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August 16-22, 2012
Volume 4, Issue 33
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Home Town Loop set for Saturday By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette
BELLEFONTE — The sixth annual Herbie’s Home “Town Loop,” (HHL) a community run and bike ride, will be held Aug. 18 in memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a Bellefonte resident who was killed in the Virginia Tech massacre. The event will be held in conjunction with the Bellefonte Arts and Craft Fair and will JEREMY begin at 8:30 HERBSTRITT a.m. Because the “Town Loop” was created by Herbstritt’s family and friends not only as a way to honor Herbstritt’s memory, but also as a way to give back to the Bellefonte community, proceeds from the event will be used to help build a community track. As in years past, a 4-mile run/walk will be held in honor of Herbstritt’s love of running. A time clock will be featured at the end of the race, as well as mile splits for runners. New this year will be a 16-mile, non-competitive bike course, which is set to begin at 9:45 a.m. Bike helmets are required for all riders and must be secure at all times. Both the run and the bike ride will start at the new site of High and Spring streets in Bellefonte to correspond with the Arts and Crafts Fair location. Online registration for the run and bike ride closes on Aug. 16.
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TALKING POINTS: Penn State first-year coach Bill O’Brien spoke with reporters at the university’s annual Media Day on Aug. 9 at Beaver Stadium.
O’Brien, Lions look to season opener By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 200 reporters crammed into the media room at Beaver Stadium on Aug. 9 as Penn State University ushered in a new era of Nittany Lion football. It was the first Media Day for first-year head coach Bill O’Brien, who takes over for the late Joe Paterno, who was fired on Nov. 9 in the midst of a child sex abuse scandal involving his former defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky. Since O’Brien has taken over, the football program was hit with some of the harshest penalties in NCAA history. In addition to a record $60 million fine, scholarships were taken away, 112 wins were vacated and the Nittany Lions have been banned from postseason play for four
years. During the course of the news conference, O’Brien talked a lot about moving the program forward. “Instead of saying it’s us against them, let’s go out and play good football and think about the fact that maybe this is a little bit about more than football,” O’Brien said. “This is about helping a community. This is about bringing more awareness, much more awareness to child abuse. This is about making sure that we help lead this university. Not lead it, but be a part of leading this university through the next three or four years that will be a challenge, but that’s what life is about.” Earlier last week, it was announced that Penn State’s jerseys will feature player’s last names for the first time in the history
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UNIVERSITY PARK — To kickoff its 2012 fundraising campaign, the Centre County United Way invited more than 200 community members to gather in friendship at the Bryce Jordan Center as “One Community United” Monday night. The event was sponsored by First National Bank and featured a reception catered by BJC staff, games for children and live entertainment from Bo Belly the Clown and the Nittany All-Star Cheerleaders. United Way speakers discussed their hopes for the community and their goals for this year’s general campaign. The program began with remarks by Tom McKee, chairman of the Centre County United Way Board of Directors. In thanking the community for all its hard work, McKee said though the past nine months have been difficult for Centre County, one thing still remains clear: “We’re a community that cares for each other and we (the United Way) will continue to support one another through philanthropy, volunteerism and loyalty to our partner agencies,” he said.
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GRAND TOTAL: The Nittany All-Star Cheerleaders announced the total Pacesetter Campaign goal for this year’s United Way fundraising campaign.
Three State College police officers promoted By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Three State College Police Department staffers were promoted on Aug. 8 during a special ceremony inside council chambers at the State College Borough Municipal Building on Allen Street. Sgt. Barrett C. Smith was promoted to lieutenant, and officers Charles Hamilton and Todd A. Scholton were promoted to sergeant. Smith, Hamilton and Scholton were honored by police Chief Tom King and joined by family and friends, as well as various members of the community, including State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham. State College Borough Manager Tom Fontaine opened the ceremony by saying the event is a “tremendous opportunity to recognize our outstanding police officers.” King then introduced Hamilton, who was hired by the State College Police Department in March 2006. Hamilton, King said, was assigned to the university patrol division, as well as other Opinion ............................ 7 Health & Wellness ........ 8, 9 Send Story Ideas To editor@ centrecountygazette.com
divisions. “(He) performed exceptionally well,” at his various tasks, King said. Hamilton also has been trained in crisis intervention and has been active with the youthful offenders program, King said. Hamilton has an “outstanding attendance record,” King said, and in 2011 received a lifesaving award. “(He’s) very capable, pleasant and a professional officer,” King said, and he has a “strong work ethic.” Hamilton then took some time to address the audience. He said he thanks his wife and two daughters, as well as the State College Police Department. King then introduced Scholton, who has experience as a field training officer, was part of a crisis intervention team, and in 1998 helped establish a canine program. King said through his “many trainings,” Scholton has received “excellent performance evaluations,” and over the past six years has received recognition for his traffic enforcement activities. Scholton also received two lifesaving awards, King said; one
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in 2008 and one in 2012. Scholton is a “team player,” King said, who is not afraid to take charge when appropriate, and holds “strong ethical values.” Scholton then addressed the attendees: “(There are) too many people to thank,” he said. The people he works with, Scholton said, are his “No. 1 driving force in my career.” He isn’t able to do his job without the support of his family, he said. Scholton said he’s been doing police work for 20 or 21 years. “I look forward to what the next 10 or so years bring,” he said. Next, King introduced Smith, who he described as someone who has continuously performed “exceptionally well” in his career. Smith has been involved in many assignments, including the Centre County Drug Task Force and fire investigation. Smith was even appointed as a Centre Region fire mar-
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Police, from page 1 shal, King said. Smith has completed “countless trainings,� King said, such as that conducted by FEMA. He could also be recognized for his attendance, King said, in which he has averaged about one sick day a year in more than 14 years. Smith has held various volunteer positions with the Alpha Fire Co., including president and treasurer, King said. “(He’s) very organized (and has) great communication skills,� King said. Smith understands the goals of the administration and makes great “day-to-day judgment,� as well as motivates others, King said. Smith then addressed the crowd by thanking everyone, including his family, the police department, friends and co-workers. “I’m only up here because everyone around me has been here to help me out,� Smith said, “so thank you.� Also during the ceremony, retired Lt. John S. Wilson was recognized for his 28 years of service to the police depart-
ment. King said over the years, Wilson has received many promotions and has been a part of many assignments. In 1991 he was promoted to arson investigator, and in 1997 he helped develop a domestic violence and sexual assault unit. He implemented a school resource officer program in 1998, King said, and in 2004 was assigned to the patrol division. Through his work investigating suspicious fires as a fire marshal, Wilson was named an expert in the cause and origin of fire by the Centre County Court of Common Pleas, King said. King described Wilson as “very sensitive to victims and their well-being.� King also said Wilson is “fair, friendly, considerate and caring towards everyone,� and “though it’s belated, it can’t please me more to recognize you (Wilson) in front of family and friends.� Wilson addressed the crowd and said it has been an “honor and privilege� to work with everyone. After the ceremony, the officers were given plaques. For more information on the State College Police Department, visit www.statecollegepa.us.
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AUGUST 16-22, 2012 O’Brien, from page 1 of the program. Although players appear to be excited about the change, the move is getting mixed reviews from fans. O’Brien tried to explain why fans will see the names starting Sept. 1. “I’m very respectful of the traditions here, very respectful. But it’s a new era of Penn State football in many ways,â€? he said, “and the reason for the names on the back of the jersey is ‌ I want people to recognize the fact that these are kids that are special, competitive kids that care about education, that care about Penn State, and have gone through some tough times over the last year as a team, individually, and they’ve stuck with us. I think that says a lot about these kids and I want people to recognize these kids.â€? Following a lengthy news conference, O’Brien made his way inside Beaver Stadium where he posed for a team photo and continued talking with members of the media. There have been some cosmetic changes to the stadium. Equipment boxes along the sideline now promote a website, www.pennstateoneteam.com, and a Twitter account, #oneteam. As the players made their way out of the tunnel, it was clear that the uniforms had not been updated. In addition to the names on the backs, there will be a blue ribbon added to the front to pay tribute to victims of child abuse. “Going into this year, the most important patch on the uniform is the blue patch and ribbon that will signify putting an end to child abuse,â€? O’Brien said. “To me, that is the most important patch on the uniform.â€?
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AUGUST 16-22, 2012 United Way, from page 1 McKee went on to send a very special thank-you to First National Bank for its sponsorship of the event and its continued United Way support and employee involvement over the years. Pacesetter Campaign Cochairwomen Mindy Dillon of Sovereign Bank and Colleen Williams of HRG took to the podium next to announce the results of their fundraising campaign. Dillon and Williams worked with 35 Pacesetter companies and the 37 United Way partner agencies to start the year out right and set the bar high for the 2012 United Way fundraising season. Dillon said at the Hope For Kids kickoff event on June 5, she and Williams were more than ready to get to work. Since then, Pacesetter companies and partner agencies have been busy running their employee campaigns to raise money for the United Way. “These 35 companies are vital components of the overall campaign as they set the bar for the level of giving and really harness the momentum to move us forward. They (the companies) are creative, committed and compassionate people who are making an impact in our community,” Williams said. According to Dillon, the United Way board members and staff also make their financial pledges during the Pacesetter campaign. “They are not only doing their best to raise money in the community, but they are also contributing personally to the campaign. It means a lot to have the agencies, the board and the staff so committed to improving lives in Centre County,” she said.
THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE With the announcement of a campaign total of $538,581, Dillon and Williams believe a statement that supports the United Way is the right thing to do. To do the right thing, community members were encouraged to join the United Way’s Young Leaders group, co-chaired by Denise McCann of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau and Susan McWhirter of Penn State. To be a Young Leader and qualify at a leadership level of giving, donors who are 45 or younger contribute a minimum of $500 to the campaign each year. “But that’s not all we are. We are community members who are excited about philanthropy, volunteering and finding ways to positively impact our community,” McWhirter said. She explained that Young Leaders have the opportunity to participate in service projects that benefit United Way partner agencies. Campaign co-chairmen Hugh Mose, of CATA, and Nick Lingenfelter, then introduced those in attendance to the new campaign structure, which will be used this year. Mose explained that the new model will no longer focus on the geographical structure that has been used in the past. Instead, the campaign will now focus on divisions that are designed to focus on how the campaign actually functions. Four separate divisions including business outreach, campaign ambassador, donor affinity and Penn State ambassador will now help to better aid the United Way. “We know with the support of our campaign team, local businesses, Penn State and our community, which is so rich with caring people, we can make an im-
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A LARGE crowd was on hand for the United Way Pacesetter Campaign dinner on Monday night outside the Bryce Jordan Center. pact. We can improve lives. The key to our success will be working together as one community united,” Lingenfelter said. He said because the community has been through such a difficult year, the theme of “One Community United” could not have come at a better time. “We’re still here. We are still a community of caring, capable, compassionate and proud people. I know that together, we are stronger. We are one community united,” he said.
To add a personal touch, Ceclysta Strouse shared her story of first supporting the United Way and then receiving help from the program after the loss of her vision. “Through these organizations, it has allowed me to still be an independent person with just a little bit of help. I really, truly feel that all of the organizations have been fantastic in helping me out and they deserve your support back,” she said. To close out the program,
Tammy Gentzel, executive director of the Centre County United Way, expressed that on any given day, anyone in the community could need the help of the United Way. “Thanks for helping us to ensure that help will be there for all of us, if and when we need it. Thank you for being one community … united,” she said. For more information about the United Way or to learn how to donate, visit www.ccunitedway. org.
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Trustee McCombie still pursuing NCAA appeal By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State trustee Ryan McCombie has not withdrawn his appeal of the NCAA sanctions and has no plans to do so, counsel Paul Kelly confirmed Monday. Kelly, a Boston-based attorney with the firm Jackson Lewis LLP, released the following statement immediately after the Board of Trustees’ teleconference wrapped up Sunday evening around 7 p.m. “If you were listening to the Board of Trustees call this evening, I want to clarify that Mr. McCombie has agreed to temporarily suspend prosecution of the recently filed NCAA appeal to allow the Board proceedings recommended by Mr. (Joel) Myers to occur in a full and deliberate manner. He has not agreed to a withdrawal of the appeal. “While Trustee McCombie fully supports President Erickson and his commitment to protecting the current and future interests of Penn State University, he still intends to challenge the unfair, unwarranted and unlawful actions of the NCAA and the excessive sanctions imposed.” Kelly, who has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years and is a member of his firm’s Collegiate and Professional Sports Industry Group, also represents the eight former Penn State football players and a former assistant coach who filed an appeal of the NCAA sanctions last week, seeking retribution for the 111 vacated wins, among other alleged wrongdoing. Currently, there is no timetable regarding court dates, as the appellants wait for the NCAA to act, Kelly said, which could take anywhere from 10 days to two weeks. There are essentially three options, which Kelly outlined: 1. The NCAA can re-
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spond to the party who filed the notice and set up a timetable for the next steps of action. 2. The NCAA can respond and say the party has no argument and further action will not be taken, or 3. The NCAA can ignore the party’s appeal entirely. Kelly said typically the NCAA will respond. “The ball is squarely in their court,” Kelly said. “What’s interesting is there isn’t any precedent for what’s occurred here.” In major infraction cases, there is usually an investigation carried out by the NCAA followed by a hearing, held in Indiana, where the NCAA is headquartered, Kelly said. “In this particular case, the NCAA failed to follow its own constitution and bylaws. They’ve created a new set of procedures no one’s ever seen before,” Kelly said. “No one knows how to respond.” The Paterno family was the first to file an appeal with the NCAA on Aug. 3, citing their desire to overturn the “enormous damage” done to Penn State and the community. On Sunday, the Board of Trustees met via teleconference. While they made no motions and did not take a vote, Chairwoman Karen Peetz gave each trustee the opportunity to speak. All expressed their support for Penn State President Rodeny Erickson, who signed the NCAA’s binding consent decree on July 23. However, trustee Lubrano said he did not agree with the NCAA sanctions. Sanctions dealt to Penn State include a $60 million fine, which will go toward a fund administered by Penn State that will go toward abuse victims, a significant loss of scholarships, a four-year bowl ban and all wins between 1998-2011 being vacated.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse to speak at PSU By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Survivors of childhood sexual abuse Sugar Ray Leonard and Elizabeth Smart are just two on a list of featured guests and experts who will speak at Penn State’s National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse in October. The Child Sexual Abuse Conference, titled Traumatic Impact, Prevention, and Intervention will be held Oct. 29-30 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. It will bring together some of the nation’s top experts in child sexual abuse and child trauma research, prevention, and treatment for a public forum on this nationwide problem. Penn State spokesman Dave La Torre released the university’s announcement this morning. The two-day conference will feature discussions with Sugar Ray Leonard and Elizabeth Smart, both of whom suffered sexual abuse as children. Leonard, an American boxing icon and Olympic gold medalist, will deliver a keynote address and participate in a Q&A with attendees, while Smart will serve as the conference’s closing speaker. The event will also include nationally recognized experts in the field of child sexual abuse and child trauma from across academia, including: ■ Dr. David Finkelhor, director of the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire ■ Dr. Penelope Trickett, David Lawrence Stein/Violet Goldberg Sachs Professor of Mental Health in the School of Social Work at the University of Southern California ■ Lucy Berliner, director of the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress; clinical associate professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Registration as well as more information
on the conference is available to the general public at protectchildren.psu.edu/. “More than nine percent of children were victims of sexual abuse in 2010, according to the latest national survey, and this doesn’t take into account severe underreporting of this crime. Research shows that child sexual abuse affects children of all ages, both genders, and all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. No group of children is exempt. Nonetheless, it remains an issue that the nation finds difficult to talk about,” said Kate Staley, a researcher at the Penn State Justice Center for Research, a coorganizer of the event. “This conference will bring together compelling speakers who are experts in child sexual abuse and child trauma and who know how to translate their knowledge for the general public. We believe this event will raise awareness of this national problem and teach all of us how to better protect our children,” she said. Organized by the Penn State Justice Center for Research and Penn State Outreach, the conference will address a variety of topics, including the traumatic impact of child sexual abuse, evidence-based methods of treatment and prevention, characteristics of pedophiles including their use of the internet as a gateway for child sexual abuse, and the legal issues involved in a child abuse investigation. It is designed to help educate the public in Pennsylvania and across the nation about this critical issue. Partnering on the conference are the Penn State Hershey Center for the Protection of Children,Child Study Center, Prevention Research Center, and the Penn State Center for Children and the Law. Other participating organizations include the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, theNational Sexual Violence Resource Center, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
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New school year means big bucks By DALE McFEATTERS Scripps Howard News Service
Just under 80 million students, kindergarten through grad school, are heading back to the classroom. Some of them surely worry whether their education will get them a job and whether they’ll be able to pay for that education. But these are gloomy thoughts for another time. Backto-school is a happy time — especially for retailers, who expect to take in $83 billion equipping and outfitting the young scholars. The National Retail Federation says that back-to-school is the year’s second biggest spending event after the Christmas holidays and that consumers spend more than on Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter and Father’s Day combined. Americans went through some lean times and had to cut back on school spending, but retailers’ figures show they are still willing to open their wallets for their schoolage children. The average person with k-12 children will spend an average of $688.62 to get a youngster ready for school, the federation predicts. That is up markedly over last year’s $603.63. The federation’s economists are reluctant to call this a sign that the economy is coming back, although most signs point in that direction. They say it is due more to parents replenishing and replacing clothes and supplies from those lean years. There was a similar healthy increase in outlays for college students, an average of $907.22 versus $808.71 last year. A federation official said, “If it’s one thing the economy has changed, it’s how people shop.” For starters, they’re beginning to shop earlier to spread out costs. They are more attentive to sales and promotions, and they shop at discount stores and favor stores’ private labels. Increasingly, they shop online. About 40 percent of parents and students will shop the Internet, nearly double the 21 percent who did so in 2007 and almost quadruple the 10.9 percent who did so in 2003. The anomaly in online shopping is that it doesn’t appear to have been done for budgetary reasons. The online shopper will spend $874 — 27 percent more than the average for K-12. Another sign of improvement, even if the retailers are reluctant to say so, is that fewer college-age students will live at home: 42.9 percent this year versus 52.9 percent last year. One-quarter will live in campus housing. Let us hope that all those school supplies, clothes and electronics pay off in a job and a career rather than a foldout couch in Mom’s basement.
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Saving Medicare the Ryan way I’m guessing that Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid isn’t actually a “dirty liar,” which is what Republican National Committee chair Reince Priebus called him last week on national television. That is to say, I suspect it’s more likely that someone actually did tell Reid that Mitt Romney hasn’t paid any taxes for 10 years than that Reid just made the story up. Reid says that his informant was a Bain investor, and in the John M. Crisp ultra-competitive teaches English at Del Mar College in world of high fiCorpus Christi, nance in which Texas. His column Bain investors is distributed by operate — at Scripps Howard least the kind News Service. Email privileged to talk him at jcrisp@ on the phone delmar.edu. with the Senate majority leader — it’s probably not hard to find one rich man who’s willing to say something bad about another. I’m guessing that’s what happened. This isn’t to say that the allegation is actually true. Nor am I interested in defending the propriety of Reid’s allegation, with its scant, anonymous evidence and no proof. But surely Reid’s questionable
comment calls for a little context: Why is Priebus so shocked that a member of the opposition raises an unsupported allegation in the final stages of an election that may have an impact on the country for years? The stakes are high and both sides are desperate to win. Of course, not every tactic is justified. But it’s worth noting that NPR interviewed an unemployed Florida citizen last week who said he’d been spending a lot of time listening to Rush Limbaugh and believes Barack Obama “hates white people.” Also last week, Sean Hannity interviewed a Las Vegas odds-maker whose “gut” tells him Obama attended Columbia and Harvard as a foreign-exchange student on an Indonesian passport. He says nobody at Columbia remembers Obama, maybe because he was “too busy smoking pot, attending Marxist meetings, and plotting the destruction of the U.S. economy and the overthrow of capitalism.” But the odds-maker says his “gut is almost always right.” The Web is replete with doctored photographs of Obama with the wrong hand over his heart during a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Last week, an email arrived with pictures of the Cook County (Ill.) Correctional Center’s luxurious prisoners’ quarters, complete with pingpong tables, weight rooms and televisions in every well-appointed cell, all courtesy of Barack Obama. It turns out that the facility pictured is in Austria. And “birtherism” just won’t die.
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In short, this is a winner-take all, no-holds-barred brawl of an election, and the suggestion that Romney may have paid no taxes for a decade seems mild in the context of the mud that’s been thrown the other way. Of course, you may say that it’s one thing for private citizens like Limbaugh, Hannity and mostly anonymous Web phonies to fling disingenuous muck in Obama’s direction, but quite another when the culprit is the majority leader of the U.S. Senate. Your point is well taken. At the same time, Republicans haven’t refrained from using the offices of government to manipulate any advantage, no matter how slight, in what promises to be a close election. At least 33 states have implemented voter ID laws under the ostensibly noble guise of putting an end to voter fraud. But voter fraud is extremely infrequent, and it’s clear that these voter ID laws, mostly proposed and passed by Republican legislatures and governors, are meant to suppress the vote among the poor, the elderly, minorities and students, groups that tend to vote Democratic. In an election this close, the disenfranchisement of, by some estimates, as many as 5 million citizens could swing the election. So, there’s Reid’s injudicious allegation, which may or may not be true. Then there’s a systematic campaign by one party to keep voters who are more likely to vote for the other party away from the polls. Which one is most likely to do serious harm to our republic?
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Why seconds matter if you have a heart attack In matters of the heart, every second does indeed count. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death of men and women in the U.S., and it’s a very unforgiving and often asymptomatic disease. Although the rate of deaths from heart attacks is going down nationally, there are still an overwhelming number of patients with heart disease locally. If you even suspect you have any symptoms of a heart attack — chest pressure, tightness, jaw pain, a choking sensation, feeling dizzy, tingling James Gerardo, in the arms or legs, MD, Ph.D. is an interventional stomach ache or shortcardiologist with ness of breath — it’s Mount Nittany important to take swift Physician Group, action. State College. In fact, most people www.mountnittany.org/cardiology do not experience the crushing chest pain we often commonly associate with heart problems. If you think you’re having heart issues, call 911 and ask for an ambulance. The emergency medical technicians (EMTs) know what to do and what to look for in these situations. Do not call a friend or relative and ask them to drive you to the hospital. You may lose precious moments that
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could save your life. In Centre County, EMTs carry a portable monitor that wirelessly transmits the results of an EKG to our Emergency Department. If a patient is suspected of having a heart attack, the patient will be taken directly to the Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which is available 24/7 with a team of cardiac specialists who can assess the heart’s condition for an emergency catheterization. This procedure evaluates blood flow to the heart and uses angioplasty and stents to open up arteries if possible. Stents — which are small, metallic mesh tubes that support the artery walls — may be placed in the arteries to serve as scaffolding so the artery walls don’t collapse after angioplasty. The long-term effects from a heart attack are clear: once a blockage occurs, part of the heart is not getting oxygen and heart cells can die. The affected area can be permanently and irreversibly damaged, which may affect the life expectancy of the patient. Our goal at Mount Nittany Medical Center is to get the blockages open quickly — usually within 90 minutes of arrival at the Medical Center — to minimize this damage. Time is of the essence when you are having a heart attack. I see patients nearly every day whose health and quality of life have benefited from the cardiac catheterization and intervention program at Mount Nittany Medical Center, and while we hope to treat patients before an emergency happens, we’re here to help if it does.
Red Cross blood supply slowly improving From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The American Red Cross is encouraged by a boost in donations since the organization issued an emergency appeal for blood donors. However, additional donations are needed to ensure an adequate supply is available through the end of the summer. “We are humbled by the generosity of the many blood donors in our region who responded to our appeal, helping to save lives,” said John Hagins, CEO of the Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region. “The Red Cross is so appreciative for each and every selfless act of giving. Our blood donors truly do this out of the goodness of their hearts.” Across the country, nearly 15,000 donations have been given above expectations since the Red Cross first issued its appeal, cutting the blood donation deficit by approximately 30 percent to date. To keep up the momentum, the organization encourages anyone who has not yet given blood this summer to schedule an appointment and bring just two friends or family members along with them. Although the number of blood donations has increased, the situation remains tenuous and more donors are needed in the coming weeks. If at least three additional people — above what the Red Cross already expects to collect — give at each
From Gazette staff reports LEWISTOWN — The Family Place at Lewistown Hospital is offering a five-week Prepared Childbirth class on Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Classes will be held at Lewistown Hospital. This class covers topics including pregnancy issues, labor review, medications available during labor, breathing and re-
laxation techniques, and care of Mom and her newborn after delivery. This class is to be attended by both mother-to-be and her labor partner. Registration is required. Call (814) 2427110 or register online at www.lewistown hospital.org under Calendar or Health Education. The class is offered at no cost for women planning to deliver at Lewistown Hospital.
Construction completed at Mount Nittany From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Alexander Building Construction Co. recently completed the first phase of an emergency department expansion at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Phase 1 started in January 2011 and was completed in June 2012. Alexander worked closely with Mount Nittany Medical Center in upgrading the hospital’s emergency department and providing additional rooms for patients. The entire emergency department expansion project consists of a phased approach to enlarge and modernize the existing emergency department. The project includes a 29,200-square-foot addition and a 14,500-square-foot renovation. The Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department services more than 50,000 patients per year so a phased renovation approach was crucial to minimizing disruption to existing operations and ensuring continuity of emergency and basic care services. Phase I of the emergency department expansion included: ■ 27 new patient beds designed to accommodate volume surges and allow nurses to be closer to patients ■ An interim waiting room for family and friends
■ Two triage rooms for patient assessment ■ Two resuscitation/trauma rooms with direct access from ambulance drop off ■ A sexual assault nurse examiner room ■ A Helipad located on the roof of mechanical penthouse ■ Dedicated elevator from helipad to ED for rapid transit of the most critical patients ■ New parking areas and access roads to improve accessibility for patients and visitors ■ A private bereavement room for friends and family “As a member of the Centre County community since 1978, Alexander is proud of our work at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Our team worked exceptionally well together and was able to keep all department operations running 100 percent during this first phase of construction,” said Christopher S. Magent, general manager of State College and Business Development and Strategic Initiatives Director for the Butz Family of Companies. “Mount Nittany, Alexander, FreemanWhite,Inc. and all of the subcontractors worked toward the common goal of ensuring that our community members always received the best possible care throughout construction,” said Magent.
HOW TO DONATE BLOOD Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment, search for additional blood drives or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (or 16 with signed parental permission consent form in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Family Place offering class From Gazette staff reports
Childbirth classes offered
blood drive through the end of August there would be enough blood on the shelves to meet patient needs through the end of the summer. Donors of all blood types are needed, but eligible donors with blood type O negative, O positive, A negative or B negative are especially encouraged to give at this time. Anyone who gave blood at the start of summer (at least 56 days ago) may be eligible to donate again as summer comes to a close.
LEWISTOWN — The Family Place at Lewistown Hospital is offering a breastfeeding basics class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Lewistown Hospital. The class is geared toward the pregnant woman and her partner. Topics to be covered in the two-hour class include the nutritional benefits of breast-feeding, the “how to’s” of getting
you and your baby started with breastfeeding, and various position alternatives. Time will be available to discuss any questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding. If you are currently enrolled in a Prepared Childbirth Class at Lewistown Hospital, there is no fee. Registration is required. Call (717) 2427110 or register online at www.lewistownhospital.org under calendar or health education.
Lewistown Hospital to host ‘Pink Out’ auction From Gazette staff reports LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Hospital and its Wellness 4 Women Group will host a “Pink Out” live auction and themed basket raffle at 3 p.m. on Sept. 28 in the visitor parking lot across from the surgical center at Lewistown Hospital. Pink Out day is one of many fundraising events Lewistown Hospital and W4W will host to support and raise funds for the Pennsylvania Pink Zone, of which the hospital’s breast care center is once again a beneficiary. The Pennsylvania Pink Zone hosts the annual WBCA Pink Zone Penn State Lady Lions basketball game every February at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College.
Held rain or shine, Pink Out day will include a pink ribbon-cutting ceremony, pig roast and silent auction. Auctioneer services will be provided courtesy of international speaker and author Tammy A. Miller, who is also a breast cancer survivor. The Pennsylvania Pink Zone promotes cancer awareness and empowers survivors through year-round efforts to raise funds in breast cancer organizations, charities and facilities that focus on breast cancer education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. For more information call Lewistown Hospital’s community relations department at (717) 242-7226, visit www.lewis townhospital.org/pinkzone, or www. pennsylvaniapinkzone.com.
Neuropathy support group to meet Aug. 26 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Neuropathy Support Group of Central PA will meet at 2 p.m. on Aug. 26 in conference room 3 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Neuropathy can be a very painful and often debilitating disease of the nerves. The pain can be so intense that it is impossible to put in to words. The event is free of charge and open to all.
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EDUCATION
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CPI announces new state benefit program PA TIP program will provide funds for study From Gazette staff reports PLEASANT GAP — The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has announced participation in a new education benefit program for adult students who enroll in specific programs. According to Todd Taylor, director of adult and post-secondary education, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will administer and provide grants for this new Targeted Industry Program (TIP). “The need-based program will benefit
Pennsylvania students enrolled in courses of study in the energy, advanced materials, diversified manufacturing, agriculture and food production fields,” Taylor stated. Taylor also pointed out that eligible programs must be at least 10 weeks but less than two academic years in length and cannot otherwise be eligible for a PHEAA Grant. Applicants for the TIP program must be a Pennsylvania resident, high school graduate, GED or recognized homeschool certificate, file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), complete and return to PHEAA the PA-TIP student application, not be in default or pending default on an educational loan and be enrolled in a qualified course of study on a full-time basis. Awards will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding has been exhausted. For more information on TIP and how to apply, you may go to the website at http://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/pa-tip/pdf/student-application.pdf. The Central Pennsylvania Institute of
Science and Technology offers the following programs that qualify for the TIP grant: HVAC/refrigeration, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Auto Technology, Structural Welding, Precision Machining, Carpentry, Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Operation with CDL A, Solar PhotoVoltaic Installer. CPI is still accepting applications for the fall term. To apply for any programs at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology call (814) 359-2793 or visit the website at www.cpi.edu.
School board awards bid and property to partnership By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
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PENN STATE has been put on notice by the Middle States Commission.
Middle State issues warning, putting PSU’s accreditation in jeopardy By NATE MINK StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State has been notified its accreditation is in jeopardy in the wake of the university-commissioned Freeh Report and consent decree with the NCAA, the school said Monday. Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which accredits degree-granting colleges in the region, issues a warning when an institution is not in compliance with government policies and the university’s governing body responsibility for quality and integrity. It is requiring the university to submit a report on issues like governance and financial stability by Sept. 30. “It is critical to emphasize that Middle States does not issue a warning unless the commission believes that an institution has the capacity to make appropriate improvements within a reasonable period and then sustain itself to stay in compliance,” Blannie Bowen, vice provost for academic affairs, said in a press release. “This certainly is true for Penn State. We’re confident that our monitoring report and the site visit will confirm this to the commission.” Once Penn State submits its report, a team from Middle States will descend on the university and prepare its own report. The two bodies will then review. If the commission is not satisfied with
Penn State’s report, it can choose to place the university on probation, which could force Penn State to issue a show-cause for why it should not lose its accreditation. According to the U.S. Department of Education, accreditation ensures that education meets acceptable levels of quality. Without being accredited, Penn State’s degrees lose significant value. Enrollment would likely plummet, crushing Penn State’s main source of revenue. “We certainly understand the concerns that Middle States has raised, but I am confident that we will satisfy those concerns,” Bowen said. The school is also confident it can fully cover the costs of all civil lawsuits and pending financial burdens associated with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal using unrestricted resources and insurance and without tapping into tuition, state or philanthropic money. Penn State, by agreeing to the NCAA consent decree, accepted the findings of the eight-month-long Freeh investigation as fact. The NCAA, in turn, sacked the football program with a four-year postseason ban, reduction of 40 scholarships over four years, a $60 million fine and an athletics integrity agreement. Penn State, which remains accredited, has been an accredited institution since 1921 and was last reaffirmed Nov. 18, 2010, according to Middle States.
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area School Board of Directors voted to accept an $8,000 bid from the Overlook Heights Park Partnership and awarded the group the Overlook Heights Property. Tensions ran high at Monday night’s regular board of directors’ meeting, as Ferguson Township residents packed the small meeting room inside 131 W. Nittany Ave. Many were ready to defend the park from being commercialized. Previously, several residents with property adjacent to the park area vocalized concern over their property value decreasing were the park to be commercialized and said they wanted to keep the “green space” that Overlook Heights has offered up until this point. Meanwhile, Scott Fozard of Fozard Enterprises withdrew his bid for the space. He and his wife had initially been the highest bidders, offering the board $20,100. As much as they wanted to pursue the space, he said, he and his wife would not be stooping to the level of degradation to which they had been subjected since making the bid. Per an amendment made via motion by the board Monday, the board gave Ferguson Township the first right of refusal should the Overlook Heights Park Partnership decide to sell the property in the future. Some residents were not happy with the
results, as this division was not their intention. Several board members said they were extremely disappointed with the way their effort to be transparent and fair panned out. Board member Dorothea Stahl said she was disappointed the board was in a position to approve the bid because “people misbehaved ... and someone who went about the process in the right, legal way withdrew.” “I am very disappointed with the behavior ... it saddens me,” said Stahl, who has lived behind Boalsburg Elementary School before the playground in that space similarly went to the highest bidder. Board President Anne McGlaughlin also expressed her disappointment at the end result, especially given that Ferguson Township expressed no interest in any parts of the property for nearly five decades. “Oftentimes those decisions, as they do, revolve around finances,” McGlaughlin said. When something does not generate revenue and has value to us and we determine that we would like to try to change that situation and we have a bid of $20,000, which I think is a lot of money ... I’m very sorry that we weren’t able to carry forward, to make the most of that in a transparent way.” “We have acted in good faith, we have tried to be as transparent as we could,” she said. The school board of directors’ next regular meeting is Aug. 27.
Back-to-school open house scheduled for Aug. 19 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The school bell will be ringing at the historic Boogersburg One-Room Schoolhouse on Aug. 19. Free and open to the public, this special event will occur from 1 to 4 p.m. Boogersburg School is located at 1021 Fox Hill Road in State College near the University Park Airport. Hosted by the Centre County Historical Society, this event is open to the young and the young at heart — those who have visited the school, attended this or another one-room school, or those curious about school life in an early, single classroom. Teachers in period dress will instruct “students” in spelling, mental math and other interactive activities. Visitors may follow the trail from the schoolhouse to the adjacent field for some recess games as well. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch. Boogersburg School was built in 1877
by Centre Furnace Ironmaster Moses Thompson for the children of his tenant farmers. The school was active until 1952. Today, educators continue to teach school field trips and special tours at this site, and tell the story of what the life of a school-age child may have been like in the 19th century. The restored school was gifted to the Centre County Historical Society in 2004. Three years later, the historical society received an adjacent acre of open land, and developed a plan to utilize this property for outdoor educational classroom space for visiting school groups. Plans for this space include recreated wooded areas, native plantings, a sheltered picnic area, open play space and walking paths. For information, contact the Centre County Historical Society at Centre Furnace Mansion: (814) 234-4779 or email info@centrecountyhistory.org. CCHS office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Breaking down ‘dressage’ Bellefonte native discusses equine discipline By ANNE WALKER For The Gazette
To many, the word “dressage” brings to mind elegantly-clad millionaires swilling Dom Perignon while assessing equines bought and sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. One local dressage trainer hopes to dispel this myth. Bellefonte native Maribeth Wells of Wellshire Farm describes her dressage clients as “average adult amateurs working full-time who do without in order to provide for their horse.” Like Wells, her clients have a passion for good horsemanship and love for the animal. Dressage consists of maneuvers derived from a horse’s natural movements. In a brief overview, a young horse will learn to move forward, stepping evenly into both reins. He then learns to “supple,” moving laterally in simple arena figures like circles and figure eights. Eventually, the horse begins bending his body, transitioning between gaits including the walk, trot, halt and canter. Lateral movements lead to turns on the foreleg and haunches. Classic lateral exercises help the horse to learn balance. After mastering basic movements, the horse may go on to master combinations of gaits, forward and sideways steps simultaneously and moving on diagonals. Ultimately, should horse, rider, trainer and owner choose, the horse may continue to perform “Grand Prix” movements — the pirouettes, passage and piaffes seen in the Olympics. All training, Wells emphasizes, should result in strong, healthy, balanced movement. Initially developed in ancient Greece, dressage, according to Wells, “was a new form of horsemanship based on kindness and preserving the
spirit of the horse.” During a time when everyone relied on horses for transportation, keeping the animals healthy was as important as vehicle maintenance is today. Dressage helped develop robust animals with the stamina needed on the battlefield. It also created the natural beauty featured in entertainment for the nobility. Wells wants viewers to realize that, when watching a dressage program, the horse should get all the focus. The riders, she said, “should show off the natural physical and spiritual beauty of the horse.” In addition to appreciating the aesthetic appeal, she finds dressage the perfect tool for nearly any equine discipline. Wellshire Farm is a member of the U.S. Dressage Federation as well as the Keystone Dressage and Combined Training Association. Its dressage students include trail riders, endurance competitors, reiners, hunters and jumpers. Its true purpose, she maintains, “is to help every horse in every discipline.” The image of wealthy men in top hats and tailcoats sipping champagne, Wells stresses “is only a tiny fraction” of the world of dressage. Any horse of any age or background can benefit from the techniques she uses. “These classical exercises preserve the special things that draw us to the horse, the things that make the horse proud and majestic,” Wells said. At the Olympic Games, the world’s most elite riders on the world’s most expensive horses entered the world’s most visible arena, their routines drawing on methods based on the equine’s natural aptitude for grace, athleticism and strength. Maribeth Wells hopes that people recognize dressage for its true origins and its true goals — to focus on the natural beauty, agility and majesty of the horse.
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O’Bryan Lane maintenance continues From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Public Works Department will be performing street maintenance on O’Bryan Lane this week. Work will require crews to reduce traffic to a single lane on O’Bryan Lane between Westerly Parkway and Waupelani Drive now through Aug. 17 between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Motorists are asked to use an alternative route and/or expect delays. Any questions or concerns, please contact the State College Borough Public Works Department at (814) 234-7135 or (814) 234-7140.
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MARIBETH WELLS, of Bellefonte, shown on her Hanoverian/Andalusian cross gelding, Milano, as they practice an exercise called “shoulder-in in trot.”
Lions Club announces turkey shoots From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will start its turkey shoots on Sept. 6. The shoots will be held every Thursday until Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy a good shoot and good food. For more information, call (814) 238-6695.
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WELLS WORKS on a “half-pass in trot” with her Hanoverian/Andalusian cross gelding, Milano.
Senior dinner dance set for Aug. 24 From Gazette staff reports OSCEOLA MILLS — The Columbia Fire Hall in Osceola Mills will host a senior dinner and dance at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Reservations are requested by Aug. 20. Couples, singles, friends and seniors ages 50 and older are invited to the event. The dinner and dance will benefit the Moshannon Valley Widow/Widower and Friends Support Group. For more information or to RSVP, call Sybal at (814) 7654374, or email rmdeliman@comcast.net.
Novel-writing workshop coming this fall From Gazette staff reports
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HARRISON SCHAILEY, of Harrison’s Wine Grill, prepares his entry for the competition.
Local chefs compete in Boalsburg From Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — Jamie Steffen, the chef at the American Ale House, won the Golden Basket Award at the Boalsburg Market Chefs Competition on Aug. 7. He and five other local chefs prepared a main dish and two sides using ingredients obtained from the market and prepared them before an appreciative crowd. The judges also awarded the “best salad” award to Harrison Schailey of Harrison's Wine Grill, the best entree award to Craig Hamilton of the Village at Penn State and the award for the best use of the
variety of products available at the market to Steve Spanelli and his team from Otto's Pub and Brewery. Zach Lorber of the Village at Penn State and Andrew Monk of the Nittany Lion Inn were also recognized for their entries. The judges were State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham; WPSU’s Patty Satalia; Peter Bordi, Director of Penn State’s Center for Food Innovation; local food writer Michele Marchetti and Kevin Kassab, director of State College’s Department of Health. The judges summarized the event: “Nothing beats fresh, local food, and the chefs who participated in this year's competition turned our re-
gion's bounty into delicious, innovative dishes. The collaboration between the chefs and farmer's market vendors, as well as the range of local ingredients featured, made this year's competition a celebration of central Pennsylvania's culinary gems.” Tony Sapia, co-manager of the Boalsburg Farmers Market, was pleased with the event. “This was a great opportunity for our guests to learn ways to prepare the products available at the market, and for chefs to meet our vendors and their customers,” he said. “Next year's competition will be even bigger and better.”
STATE COLLEGE — A novel-writing workshop will be offered this fall by Carolyn Turgeon, author of “Rain Village” (Unbridled Books, 2006), “Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story” (Crown, 2009), “Mermaid” (Crown 2011), “The Next Full Moon” (Downtown Bookworks, 2012), and the upcoming “The Fairest of Them All” (Simon & Schuster, 2013). Carolyn's books have also been published in the U.K., Korea, China, Brazil, Portugal, and the Spanish-speaking world, and optioned for film by Focus Features, Gaumont Film Company and Sony Pictures. She graduated from Penn State, has a master’s in literature from UCLA, and is currently professor in the University of Alaska at Anchorage's low-residency MFA program. The workshop will run for six weeks and be held at a downtown location one evening per week. Please call (917) 620-2400 or email carolynturgeon@gmail.com for details including schedule and price, and/or for information about private instruction and manuscript critiques.
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THIS VINTAGE photo shows the entrance to the Poe Valley CCC camp.
EVONNE HENNINGER addresses the audience, giving much information about the CCC program in the 1930s.
Legacy of CCC camps honored in Poe Valley By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
MILROY — In 1932, when America was in the throes of the Great Depression, a new president was swept into office, promising to get the country working and prospering again. Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1933 and hit the ground running. Just days after his inauguration, he proposed the Emergency Conservation Work Act, later known as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to employ America’s young men in conservation-oriented projects as part of his New Deal program. Congress moved with unprecedented speed, approving the program in less than 30 days, and by early April of 1933, there were already 250,000 men enrolled in the CCC program. Enrollees included unemployed young men, age 18 to 25, veterans of World War I, and locally enrolled men (LEMs), who were residents of localities near the CCC camps. At its peak, there were more than 2,650 camps located in all 48 states, as well as in the territories of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The camps were run in a military style, with men living in barracks, and having their work and activities structured by officers of the CCC program. Their pay was
$30 per month, with $25 of the money being sent home to their dependents and families each month. Enrollment periods were from six months up to two years. Work performed by the CCC included work on telephone lines, fire breaks, lookout towers, roads and guard rails, water systems, insect and rodent control, flood control projects and searching for missing people. The CCC program existed for nine years, finally being halted by the advent of World War II. The state of Pennsylvania had 113 camps, which was the second highest number of camps of any state except California. Among the Pennsylvania camps was Camp number 1333, located at Poe Valley, south of Coburn. The camp buildings were located about two miles from present-day Poe Valley State Park. The dam forming the lake at the park was constructed by the CCC workers, as were the roads leading into the park from the Coburn and Millheim area. The Poe Valley camp had 140 enrollees. On Aug. 11, 2012, a gathering was held beside the lake at Poe Valley to honor the legacy of the CCC and its workers. About 65 people gathered under a tent to hear presentations by local historian Vonnie Henninger, and event organizer Bill Marcum. Henninger spoke of the CCC’s origins and gave many details about the enrollees’ daily routine. Breakfast was at 5 a.m.,
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lunch was a half hour, and workers returned to the camps at 4 p.m. The evenings were free time, and lights were out at 10 p.m. each night. Free time was occupied with sports activities and educational courses, as many of the men were nearly illiterate. Church services were held every Sunday at the camps, or the men could attend services in nearby towns. Discipline was strict, and offenders received extra duty as punishment, or could be expelled from the program. Famous alumni of the CCC program include actors Raymond Burr and Robert Mitchum, test pilot Chuck Yeager, and U.S. Naval Admiral Hyman Rickover, among others. Marcum spoke specifically of the Poe Valley Camp. His grandfather, Sumner Frankenburger, was a foreman at that camp. The camp was established in 1933, and in the nine years of the CCC’s existence, about 2,800 men had been stationed at the camp. The camp contained 24 buildings, including barracks, mess hall, officers’ quarters and numerous outbuildings. The officers’ quarters building is still standing and is privately owned by the Yarnall family. Marcum mentioned that many men, after leaving the CCC, launched careers based on the experience gained in the CCC program. His own grandfather established a tractor dealership in Millheim stemming from his experience maintaining bulldozers in the CCC
Road work set to begin on state Route 1004 From Gazette staff reports HOWARD — Work to repair a bridge on state Route 1004 (Hunter Run Road) in Centre County will get under way on Aug. 27, and a detour will be in place. The bridge spans Hunters Run on Route 1004, two miles north of Howard. Replacing the box culvert will allow PennDOT to remove it from Centre County’s list of structurally deficient bridges and keep it in service for years to come. The bridge was built in 1926, is 10 feet long and
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE Rep. Kerry Benninghoff reads a congratulatory congressional citation to Esther Taylor.
Centre Hall woman celebrates 95th birthday By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Esther Rudy Taylor of Centre Hall celebrated her 95th birthday with about 60 family members and friends on Aug. 12 in the social hall of Grace United Methodist Church. Esther Stoner was born in Potter Township on Aug. 21, 1917. In 1935, she married Clarence Rudy. They farmed for several years near Tusseyville, and then moved to a home along Pennsylvania Avenue (state Route 144) in Centre Hall in 1947. Clarence worked as an independent stone mason, and then as a mason for Penn State University. They also ran Rudy’s Restaurant in Centre Hall in the 1950s and 1960s. They raised five children. Clarence passed away in 1978. In 1981, Esther married Charles Taylor, who died in 1996. Taylor has 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. All of her children and many descendants still reside in the Penns Valley area. She is a charter member
of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall, and was previously a member of St. John’s EUB Church, which was one of three churches that merged to form Grace United Methodist Church in 1965. When asked how it felt to be 95, she said: “You know, it doesn’t feel like that. When I was 75, I felt older than I do now.� “What’s your secret?� someone asked. Taylor said: “Just keep on striving.� After the singing of Happy Birthday, and blowing out her candles, Pennsylvania Rep. Kerry Benninghoff presented Taylor with a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating her and recognizing her for “contributing to the enrichment and betterment of succeeding generations.� Benninghoff also read from a similar citation from Sen. Jake Corman, which referred to her as “an outstanding citizen who exemplifies the finest virtues of American life.� The citation finished by saying: “We look forward to coming to celebrate your 100th birthday.�
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Commission approves update to 12-year plan From Gazette staff reports HARRISBURG — The State Transportation Commission recently approved an update to Pennsylvania’s 12-Year Transportation Program, which anticipates $41.6 billion being available over the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports and railroads. “PennDOT is working very hard to make the most of every available dollar,� said PennDOT Secretary and Commission Chairman Barry J. Schoch. “This plan, which was developed in partnership with all regions of Pennsylvania, focuses on preserving our current infrastructure while living with the reality of flat or reduced federal and state revenues.� The newly adopted 12-Year Program, which takes effect Oct. 1, anticipates just over $9 billion being available for highway and bridge projects in the first four years. Public transit is in line for $5.4 billion; aviation, $360 million; and the state’s railfreight systems are expected to receive $204 million. “PennDOT is committed to implementing cost-saving efforts and modernization practices that make sense and help us
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Residents concerned about proposed quarry expansion By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
AARONSBURG — Some citizens of Aaronsburg and Haines Township are up in arms regarding a request by Con-Stone Inc. to amend two permits to allow expansion of their existing quarrying operation westward toward the village of Aaronsburg. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection must make a decision to grant or deny this request. On Aug. 8, DEP held a public meeting in the Aaronsburg Civic Center to gather input from the public regarding this request. Many citizens came to the meeting to present their concerns to DEP representatives, and to representatives of Con-Stone, who were also present. At the heart of contention is an agreement signed by the Haines Township supervisors in December of 2011, which would allow Con-Stone to mine through two Township roads — Broad Road and Bartges Road. The township would be compensated 25 cents per ton of stone removed from under the existing roads’ rights of ways. Opponents of the expansion say the supervisors entered into this agreement without public input, and the compensation price is much too low. “I object to the process. This certainly called for a public meeting, and should not be just something the supervisors vote upon in their meeting,” resident Marcia Case said. “A public meeting was requested, but did not happen.” The expansion plan calls for a section of Broad Road to be undermined first, with Con-Stone constructing a bypass road for the public. As expansion continues westward over a period of years, Broad road would be restored, and a section of Bartges Road would be undermined with no restoration planned. Citizens voiced concerns about damage from blasting, noise pollution, dust and increased truck traffic in Aaronsburg. Nancy Parks said: “We have a lot of cracking in certain rooms of our house.” She attributes the cracks to blasting from the Con-Stone operation. She is also concerned about flooding and pollution of streams nearby, which are classed as “exceptional
value” streams, especially Penns Creek, which is considered a world-class trout stream. Con-Stone representatives say their sediment basin and infiltration galleries are designed to handle a 100-year flood without discharging water into the surrounding area. The Con-Stone operation was also accused of causing well contamination, and it was claimed that the company drilled a new well for a citizen after blasting caused his well to dry up. Con-Stone representative Jeff Confer said those claims were “blown out of proportion.” He said that the contamination was due to a manure spill near a farmer’s well, and the new well drilled for another citizen was in exchange for him allowing Con-Stone to use his old well as a monitoring point, via dye injection, for tracking any water outflow from their operation. Con-Stone has been mining near Aaronsburg since 1996. The expansion of their mining area is to allow access to an 80-foot-thick vein of high-quality limestone, called Valentine stone, named for the geologist who discovered it. Because if its high percentage of calcium carbonate, the vast majority of Valentine stone is used for air and water treatment purposes as a filtration medium. According to DEP representative Dan Spadoni, the DEP is expected to rule on Con-Stone’s permit request within two months.
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Navy League to honor Lance Shaner From Gazette staff reports STATE COLEGE — The Navy League of Central PA will honor Lance T. Shaner with a banquet at the Penn Stater on Sept. 13. Shaner will be the 2012 recipient of the Navy League of Central PA’s Lt. Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award. Lt. Joshua W. Welle and Scott Mactavish will be guest speakers. Tickets for the event are available now. Order forms can be downloaded from the Navy League’s website: www.navy league-centralpa.org. For more information, contact John Groenveld at (814) 8639896. Shaner is chairman and chief executive officer of Shaner Group. He is known throughout Centre County for his various efforts which include the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, United Way, Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, Mount Nittany Medical Center and many other programs that benefit our community. The Lt. Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award is given to a non-active duty person whose character, distinguished military or civilian service and stature draw wholesome comparison to
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Arts and crafts fair gears up for 29th year Event expected to draw more than 100 artisans, crafters and vendors such musical groups as Heritage Brass, the Jay Vonada Jazz Trio, The Hounds of Soul, the Bellefonte Community Band, the Keystone Society of Swing and others, according to the event brochure. In addition to fair activities and entertainment, the Dominion Science Center will be open throughout the day Friday and Saturday, and will feature free crafts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Additionally, the Bellefonte Art Museum will feature artists in the gazebo, according to event information. The fair is hosted under the umbrella of Historic Bellefonte Inc. and presented by the Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair Committee, Dainty said. Park and ride shuttle services will be available from Bellefonte Area High School. For more information, visit www.bellefontefair.org.
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BELLEFONTE — An event that’s expected to draw more than 100 artisans, crafters and food vendors, the Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair will once again take to the streets of Bellefonte from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. The event, in its 29th year, will be held at Talleyrand Park, and will feature various arts and crafts, as well as children’s activities, music and entertainment. Event codirector Vana Dainty said the purpose of the fair is to expose the community to various types of art. “Art in all forms is important for many reasons,” she said. “It helps feed the soul, inspires others to be creative and can give people a better outlook on life.” Entertainment will include
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Scenes from 2011 arts & crafts fair There’s something for everyone at the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair. In addition to numerous hands-on activities, there are plenty of items for sale including Longaberger baskets.
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In reality, very little pressure on O’Brien UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State football media day is always interesting. This year was no exception. Needless to say, the 2012 edition was unlike any other. With an overflow crowd in the media room at Beaver Stadium on Aug. 9, first-year head coach Bill O’Brien sat down in the same chair that the late Joe Paterno once used. Paterno sat there for numerous media days, Tuesday conference calls and postgame news conferences. Media Day 2012 featured plenty of tough questions. There were questions about transfers and the NCAA sanctions. There were questions about depth on a team that has lost some of its most talented players to some of the nation’s top football programs. And there were questions about the culture at University Park, which has been under a microscope since last November. To his credit, O’Brien stood tall and answered every question head on. About a half hour into his news conference, O’Brien got a question Chris Morelli is the from a young reporter who asked editor of the Centre about the cohesiveness of his squad. It County Gazette. He was a question that he’d addressed can be reached at earlier in the day. Without flinching, editor@centre countygazette.com O’Brien cracked a smile and deadpanned: “Did you just get here?” It was that kind of day for O’Brien, who has been a great representative for a football school that nearly had its lights turned off by the NCAA. Use all the cliches you want. O’Brien has dug in, buckled down and kept his chin up. It certainly hasn’t been easy. Under other circumstances, following in Paterno’s footsteps might be a daunting task. He was asked about filling the shoes of Paterno. “I don’t even think about that. I don’t think about succeeding anyone,” O’Brien said matter-of-factly. “I just try to come to work every day with a great staff, great group of kids, take it day-to-day, keep things in perspective. Understanding that this is about educating young men, this is about doing the best job you can to teach them how to play football your way.” At one time, following in Paterno’s footsteps would have been difficult. However, he’s no longer in the shadow of the winningest coach in the history of college football. He doesn’t drive by a statue on his way to work every day. The truth is this: Because of the NCAA sanctions — the massive fine, the postseason ban, the transfers and the scholarship limitations — there is little pressure on O’Brien. Before Silas Redd bolted for Southern Cal, Anthony Fera became a Longhorn and Justin Brown headed to Oklahoma, things looked good for Penn State. Most of the pundits predicted at least an eight-win season. Some (like myself) were confident that a nine-win season was within reach. However, given everything that has happened this summer, it’s hard to envision Penn State winning more than seven games. Some of the so-called experts are predicting the Nittany Lions’ first sub-.500 season since 2004. Even with the transfers, though, O’Brien likes his team. Does he expect to be competitive? Uh, you could say so. “We expect to go out there every single game and put a good product on the field. We expect to be out there every single game and be prepared,” he said. “We expect to be out there every single game and do our best and play extremely hard. We expect to go out there with the mindset in every game that we’re going to win. That’s the way it’s always going to be here.” O’Brien has never been a head coach. There’s a world of difference between being a coordinator and being the head guy. The spotlight will shine brightly on him whether he likes it or not. If the Lions go out and lay an egg during the non-conference schedule that includes the likes of Ohio, Virginia, Navy and Temple, you won’t see too many people parading through downtown with “Bill-ieve” and “O’Brien’s Lions” T-shirts. While those first four games look extremely winnable, anything is possible on a team with so many question marks. In the end, though, there is little pressure on O’Brien. After all, the Lions were contenders for a national title just once in the past 18 seasons. When the 2012 season begins in just a couple of weeks, a new era of Penn State football will begin. It will feature a clean slate with a new coach. There will certainly be some bumps in the road. At first glance, O’Brien looks like he’s ready to deal with whatever comes his way. “It’s important to set a tone every day. It’s not year to year. It’s important to come in there every single day you go into a meeting, whether you’re the head coach, coordinator or position coach and set the tone for that day,” he said. “So that’s my job. My job is to make sure every day I do the best I can to prepare the football team for that day, which hopefully leads to that week, that game, that year.” If the man is under pressure, he’s certainly not showing it — and that’s a very good thing.
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STATE COLLEGE Area High School graduate Alex Kenney (15) poses with his teammates at Media Day, which was held at Beaver Stadium on Aug. 9.
Role player Kenney trying to find spot in the PSU offense ney’s time to shine has come, something reflected in Bill O’Brien’s depth chart which lists Kenney as the top UNIVERSITY PARK — Racing slot receiver on the roster. down the Hersheypark “It (the spring) has been Stadium sideline, senior going very well, it’s been a lot Alex Kenney returned a of work, Coach Fitz is working kickoff 97 yards for a us hard,” Kenney said at last State College touchweek’s media day. “I’m excited down. to get out on the field and start While the Little Lions playing football. fell, 24-7, in the 2009 “I dreamed about an opporPIAA AAAA state title tunity to play, but I never game to La Salle, Kenthought it was going to be like ney’s explosive ability this, but an opportunity is an and quickness that opportunity and I’m just going helped guide State Colto make the best of it.” lege to a 12-3 record For Matt McGloin, finding a was evident in every go-to receiver is going to be a step of the 97-yard rewhole new challenge as none turn. of the players slotted to start As a senior, Kenney this season have seen substanran for 1,175 yards, had tial playing time. While Kenney 475 receiving yards and has the experience from his totaled 29 touchdowns, high school days of being while also grabbing 12 the catalyst of an explosive ofinterceptions, returning fense, he is looking to fill whatthree of those for ever role he is asked to fill. scores. Many oppo“I’d like to contribute in any nents would see the way possible,” he said. “So next play coming but whatever the role the coaches were unable to stop the decide for me I’m gonna try to shifty 6-foot, 200do and work my hardest to do pound receiver who it to the best of my ability.” would clock a 10.6 100As far as losing Brown, the meter dash that same obvious leader in the receivyear. ing corps? No hard feelings and At Penn State, Kenno adjustments in preparaney’s role has been tion either. GEORGE LUCAS/For The Gazette much quieter. After “It’s just business as usual, being redshirted in PENN STATE wide receiver Alex Kenney makes a grab at a Justin made a business deci2010, Kenney record- recent practice. sion and I wish him all the best ed one tackle and rein the future,” Kenney said. turned a kickoff for 16 “We’re just getting down to yards in the win over Indiana State work with the people that are here to Devon Smith and the transfer of senlast season. Beyond some time at corbe the best that we can be.” ior Justin Brown to Oklahoma, Ken-
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Golf tourney set for Sept. 23 From Gazette staff reports MINGOVILLE — The Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club’s Fifth annual Play-A-Round with Rotary golf tournament will be held beginning with an 8 a.m. tee time on Sept. 23 at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville. The tournament will consist of a shotgun start, fourperson scramble. There also will be competitions held throughout the day. Entry fee includes greens’ fees, carts,
prizes, doughnuts, coffee, juice, on-course snacks, soda, water and an after-tournament meal. The event supports Centre County Youth and other Rotary projects. Past tournaments have benefited the Bellefonte Youth Center, the Centre County Library’s Summer Reading Program, the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, and other area organizations, projects, programs and agencies. Applications are available at the Nittany Country Club. For more information email sterncls@hotmail.com.
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America’s oldest golf course a short drive away FOXBURG — Recently, my wife and I were traveling through Clarion County’s Cook Forest when Deborah noticed a sign for Foxburg Country Club. The sign stated that it was the oldest continually run golf course in America. Obviously, being The Gazette’s golf writer, this side-trip was too hard to ignore so off we went to check out the Foxburg Country Club. And did we ever find a jewel that not many realize is right in our own backyard, so to speak. If you are a golfer, you grew up knowing the game’s first venue was the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. What you may not know is that the golf’s American roots can be traced to the tiny rural community of Foxburg in northJohn Dixon writes a western Pennsylvania. weekly golf column Golf has been for The Centre played in America — County Gazette. He in one form or another can be reached at — since 1786, but jwd1@psu.edu. none of the courses established before 1888 has survived to the present day. Except one — the Foxburg Country Club. The Fox family emigrated to America from England in the footsteps of William Penn, and established themselves in Philadelphia as a family of distinction and means. The family took an active role in the politics of the day. On Jan. 10, 1776, Joseph Fox was elected Speaker of the Colonial Council. His first act as speaker was the appointment of Benjamin Franklin as colonial agent to England. Later, as a member of the Committee of Correspondence, he would meet with Paul Revere following his famous ride from Boston to Lexington. On July 25, 1777, Joseph took the Oath of Allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania as a free and Independent Commonwealth, and renounced all allegiance to King George III. On May 1, 1785, the Land Office of Pennsylvania issued warrants for the purchase of land in western Pennsylvania. Just 10 years later, Samuel Fox purchased six warrants along the Allegheny River upon which to build the prominent family’s vast summer estate, and ultimately established the site for what would later become the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States. In June 1884, Samuel’s great grandson, Joseph Mickle Fox, sailed to England as a member of Philadelphia’s Merion Cricket Club, “The Gentlemen of Philadelphia,” to participate in a number of international matches in England, Ireland and Scotland. The American team was good enough to reach the championship match, which was played in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 6 and 7. Following the match, young Fox was invited to travel to St. Andrews to watch golf being played. He was instantly taken by this new game, and he soon struck up a friendship with bearded old pro, Tom Morris, Sr., who taught him the fundamentals of the game and provided him with clubs and balls. Old Tom Morris is perhaps the most influential figure in the history of golf. He
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was a great player, clubmaker, greenskeeper and golf course designer. Morris was born in St. Andrews and apprenticed himself to Allan Robertson, considered by golf historians to be the first golf professional. Robertson made featherie golf balls and taught Morris the trade. The two often paired together in matches and, according to legend, were never beaten. When the gutta percha golf ball arrived on the scene, however, the two split. Robertson demanded that Morris join him in condeming the new ball, thus protecting the featherie business. Morris recognized the guttie as the future, and left Robertson’s side in 1849. Morris left St. Andrews to join Prestwick, where he served as “keeper of the greens.” Prestwick hosted the first British Open in 1860, where Morris finished second. But Morris would win four Open Championships during the decade. In 1865, he returned to St. Andrews as greenskeeper — a position he held until 1904 — and established a clubmaking shop near the 18th green. The 18th green is today named in honor of Old Tom Morris. Fox returned to America and began to play golf with his friends and neighbors on the meadows of the estate his grandfather had carved out of the Pennsylvania wilderness. Enthusiasm for golf grew so quickly, it soon became obvious that the holes Fox had laid out on the family estate, could not accommodate the number of people who wanted to learn and play the game. So, in 1887, the Foxburg Golf Club was organized, and Joseph Fox provided the land upon which to build a golf course. The game has been played here ever since. Tucked into a grove of ancient oaks, on an escarpment high above the gentle Allegheny River, the beautiful log clubhouse commands an imposing view of the valley below. The clubhouse was built in 1912 as a private residence; it was acquired by the country club in 1942 for $5,000. Foxburg Country Club features a course complete with challenging play and breath-taking vistas. The golf course isn’t long, but don’t let that fool you. The fairways are narrow, the rough is deep and the greens are small and fast. Time here is still measured in seasons. The hours pass softly in the company of good friends and when your round is finished, there’s a little time left over for quiet reflection. The club is a USGA Member Course, open to the public from April 1 to Oct. 31. The clubhouse also houses The American Golf Hall of Fame Museum on the second floor. Here, visitors will find a priceless collection of golf clubs and other exhibits depicting the 400-year history of golf. On March 2, 2007, the cirector of the National Park Service announced the inclusion of The Foxburg Country Club and Golf Course on The National Register of Historic Places. Foxburg is only two miles south of Interstate 80. The easiest way to find the country club, for travelers who aren’t familiar with the local areas, is to take Exit 6 off I-80 to state Route 478, proceed South on state Route 478 two miles to state Route 58 (St. Peteresburg). Turn right (West) on PA 58, two more miles to Foxburg then turn right on Harvey Road to the clubhouse. You won’t be disappointed in making the effort to visit America’s oldest continually operated golf course. Believe me, it’s worth the drive.
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FORD’S POND is one of the many scenic features of the Foxburg Country Club.
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NCPGA holds parent-child tournament By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com
ALLENWOOD — The Bucknell Golf Club father-son due of Bill and Jake Snyder carded five birdies on the back nine en route to a 5-under par 31 to give their team a 3-under par 69 and the 2012 NCPGA Parent-Child title for 18 year olds and older. The tournament was played at White Deer Golf Club’s Vintage Course in Allenwood. The Snyder’s were only one stroke clear of the Lewistown duo of Dave and Jeremy Koller, who shot a 70. The younger Snyder, Jake, has spent the past two summers serving as the USGA funded P.J. Boatright intern for the NCPGA, performing a variety of duties for golfers in the region who participate in the NCPGA Junior Tour and the Senior summer tournament series. In the 11- to 17-year-old division, C.J. Tyler and his mother, Laura, posted a remarkable 7-under par 65 to run away with that division title over the Williamsport team of Taylor and Paul Krout, who shot 2under par 70. The Tylers’ blistered the front nine for a 5-under 31 and then played the back nine in 2-under par 34. Laura Tyler, who was one of the first participants on the NCPGA junior tour, was a former LPGA Futures Tour player and is now one of the more prominent teaching pros in the area. Taylor Krout was the top female player on the NCPGA Junior Tour this summer. Her father, Paul, is the golf course superintendent at the Williamsport Country Club. Both of Krout’s older brothers have received NCPGA Scholarships and are attending St. Francis University in Loretto where they both play Division I golf. In the 10-year-old-and-under division, Gary and Morgan Sohosky of the Tee-toGreen Golf Center in Berwick posted an 82. Craig and Dylan DeFazio were second with 91. A total of 23 teams participated in the tournament that used the Chapman format of scoring. The Chapman format al-
lows each player to hit a tee shot on each hole then players switch and hit one shot with each other’s ball. The team then chooses which ball to play and alternates shots from that point until the hole is completed.
PHILIPSBURG ELKS MEMBER/GUEST The Elks Country Club in Philipsburg held its annual Member-Guest Tournament this past weekend with the team of Mike Witters and Mike Neidrick claiming the net division with a two-day total 119. Two teams tied for second in the net field shooting 36-hole scores of 120 were the teams of Jeff Martell and Butch Martell along with Kelly Reifer and Eric Reifer. Fourth place, with a score of 122, went to Scott Nelson and Nick Minarchick. Two teams tied for fifth. Frank Conklin and Dan Wachter and Sam Irvin and Lenny Snowberger shot a 123. Claiming the Gross Division, shooting a 36-hole score of 130 was the duo of Pat Brown and Brad Brown. Arch Myers and Jason Myers were three shots before for second with a 133 two-day total. Placing third were two teams with 135s in Jason Yoder and Bao Mann and Doug Goss and Dan Myers. Finishing in a two-way tie for fifth with a 36-hole score of 140 was the tandems of Matt Johnson and Scott Olson along with Bob Mitchell and Lynn Oakley. Bob Adams and Dave McCahahn posted a two-day total 60 to capture the minitourney while two teams tied for second. Jim Greslick and Don Kirkpatrick and Terry Smith and Jim Kyler each had a 36-hole score of 61. On-course prizes were won by Frank Conklin (2), Andy Reifer, Derick Weitosh, Tim Shannon, Scott Nelson (2) and Ray McMullen. Derby winners were Keith Hahn and Dan Wachter along with George Higgins and Bill Brown.
NEJG TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP The North East Junior Golf Tour held its
season-ending tour championship this past week at the Scotch Valley Country Club in Hollidaysburg. The Tour Championship consists of two divisions; Oakmont is players with lower handicaps — usually under 9 (16-18 age) higher for younger divisions while the Pine Valley is a player with higher handicaps — usually over 9 (16-18 age) higher for younger divisions. Locally, Ty Gates of Boalsburg won the boys’ 13-15 Oakmont Division, carding an 18-hole score of 75 to edge Indiana’s C.J. Hughes by a stroke. In the Pine Valley Division, Hollidaysburg’s Jerome Landry edged Hollidayburg’s Isaac Wood by a stroke, 8182. Greg Ferguson of Tyrone won the boys’ 16-19 Oakmont Division with a 72 while Hollidaysburg’s Hunter Shields shot an 86 in the Pine Valley Division. Winning the boys’ 10-12 Oakmont Division was Luke Tercek of Johnstown, who shot a 91. Kyler Pennabaker of New Paris won the Pine Valley Division with a round of 99.
STATE COLLEGE ELKS LADIES LEAGUE The State College Elks Country Club Ladies League held its weekly event recently using the best ball partners format and using the back nine of the course. First place, with a team net score of 31 went to Emily Anselmi and Flossie Dunlop. Second place, with a team net score of 33 went to Linda Rohrer and Brenda Wagner. There was a three-way tie for third place, between Lois Frazier and Laurie Eckenroth, Tracy Pletcher and Kay Kustenbauter and Fiona Adams and Julie Yoder.
STATE COLLEGE ELKS INVITATIONAL The State College Elks Country Club recently held its annual Invitational with the following results: In the championship flight, Jim Bierly and Mike Gates (142) won on a sudden death playoff over Jeff Lieb and Jamie Mul-
lane. Mike Kelly and Drew Kelly were third with a 143. First flight went to Mike Voltz and Bob Hunter (143). Second place went to Jim Zellers and Jim Sargent (145), while third place went to Kevin Watt and Kevin Kreider (145). Fourth place went to Justin Hoover and Jason Hoover (149). Fifth place went to Mark Villee and John Dove, also with a 149. In the second flight, first place went to Larry Powers and Mark Nichols (147). Second place went to Dennie Gandee and Kevin Hlavay (148) and third place went to John Adamski and Don Deangelis (152). Fourth place was claimed by Jeff Kephart and John VanVactor (153), while fifth place went to Bob Burkhart and Kurt Burkhart (153). In the third flight, Harry Anderson and Fizz Riden were first with a 157. Second place went to Scott Braniff and Cy Hunter (157), while third place was claimed by Bob Adams and Ray Miller (163). Fourth place went to Dan Leitzell and Al Leitzell, who shot a 164. David Crawford and Charlie Weekly took fifth place with a 170. In the gold flight, Bill Knolle and Harmon Bullard were first with a 137. Al Procopio and H.T. Brown were second with a 139. Third place went to Vince Serio and Mike Fitzgibbons, who shot a 142. Rupert Lewis and Jack Hans were fourth with a 143.
UPCOMING EVENTS State College Elks Charity Golf Outing The State College Elks Country Club Charity Golf Outing will be held Sept. 9 at the Boalsburg golf course beginning with a 7 a.m. registration. The event features 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts with lunch being provided between rounds. The $100 per golfer entry fee also includes dinner. For additional information and sponsorship levels, contact Dwayne Rush at (814) 574-0608 or Jeff Kephart at (814) 404-3091.
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Backup quarterback Paul Jones has been on Penn State’s campus for 32 months now and he has yet to take a snap in a regular-season game for the Nittany Lions. He tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Shawney Kersey in the BlueWhite Game in the spring of 2010, but a redshirt season and another where he was academically ineligible have limited Jones to scout-team snaps the past two years. Now a 20-year-old redshirt sophomore, Jones has persevered. He has climbed to No. 2 on the depth chart behind starter Matt McGloin in firstyear coach Bill O’Brien’s pro-style offense. By earning the backup role, Jones helped hasten the departure of another four-star quarterback, Rob Bolden, a one-time starter who transferred to LSU. “I’m blessed to be in the position where I’m gonna play a little bit in the
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none have caught more than five passes in their careers. Jones, like a lot of other players who opted to remain with the program despite all the offseason turmoil, hopes to make a contribution to O’Brien’s offense. O’Brien’s message to Jones was rather simple. “He told me, ‘Just be more sure of myself,’ ” Jones said. “Sometimes, I’m too tough on myself. I’m a perfectionist. I get mad when things don’t go my way. “I just have to do my best every day and see what happens.” Jones also takes full responsibility for his academic struggles at Penn State, which were a bit surprising to some, considering he was the first student to ever graduate early from his high school. “When I first got here (as an early enrollee in January 2010), I was 17 years old,” he said. “When you give a 17year-old pretty much seven days a week to do whatever they want ... There’s a lot more free time in college and I wasn’t ready for it. “Coming from high school, I played three sports (football, baseball and basketball), so I was always at practice or school. And here, you work out for an hour or two and you go to school and there’s still 20 hours you got to fill up on your schedule. “If I had to go about it again, I’d do it different, of course.” Jones, 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, is enjoying his fresh start — academically and athletically. And, as the backup quarterback, he realizes he’s just one snap away from playing in his first regular-season game for the Nittany Lions. At long last, he has something to smile about. The Glass Eye will return next week.
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fall and not worry about academic issues because I handled all that stuff,” Jones said at last month’s Lift For Life event. “It’s a relief, I guess you could say. “I can’t wait. That’s what I came here to do, play in games. I think it will be fun.” McGloin, a former walk-on, said he has been impressed with Jones’ progress and work ethic, although Jones – rated a four-star recruit coming out of Sto-Rox High School in suburban Pittsburgh – looked a bit sluggish in part of Monday’s first preseason practice session that was open to the media. “Paul’s been doing a good job with the offense,” McGloin said. “We have become pretty good. I have been working with him to try and get him ready to go in there and make some plays for us if we need him.” In high school, Jones threw for 5,667 yards and 60 touchdowns, was ranked the No. 2 prep quarterback in the nation as a senior by Scout.com and played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. His numbers at Penn State — 5-for-8 for 67 yards and two TDs — don’t count, since they were accumulated in the team’s annual spring game. Jones has been impressed with O’Brien’s offense, which is predicated on multiple looks, short-range throws and tight-end heavy formations. “I think it’s fun,” Jones said. “But, from what I’m being told, it’s only the tip of the iceberg and there’s a lot more to come. I can’t wait to see the finished product.” Make no mistake, the losses of star tailback Silas Redd to USC and leading returning wide receiver Justin Brown to Oklahoma because of the harsh NCAA sanctions leveled against Penn State last month are going to hurt. Sophomore Bill Belton, a former wide receiver, is the top option to replace Redd. And of the top returning receivers,
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Golf tourney planned for Sept. 24 UNIVERSITY PARK — The Centre County United Way Golf Tournament is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Penn State’s Blue and White Golf Courses. Cost is $125 per golfer. Fee includes greens fees, cart, gift bag and dinner. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Dinner and awards will take place at the Nittany Lion Inn following the tournament. Additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $25. The registration deadline is Sept. 16.
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Free karate camp set HOWARD — There will be a free karate camp held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 at the Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., in Howard. The camp is limited to 20 children who are entering second through sixth grade. Register by calling (814) 625-2362 or email howard UMCS@susumc.org.
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STUDY FOR “Communication” is a pencil sketch by George Fisher for a WPA mural. The margins and part of the arm on the right have been covered with a brown adhesive that probably attached a window mat to the front of the drawing. There is a strip of brown paper tape along the left edge. The tape and the disfiguring adhesive will be removed by a paper conservator.
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THE NINETEENTH century Japanese ink drawing “Actor in the Role of a Samurai before a Shrine” has tidemark stains in the lower third of the paper. The stains could be difficult to remove by washing with water, since the ink may also be soluble in water.
Protecting paper exhibit show at the Palmer Museum By KAREN DABNEY For The Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — The current exhibit, “Protecting Paper at the Palmer,” offers a glimpse behind the scenes at the Palmer Museum by explaining what happens when the museum receives damaged works of art on paper. The exhibit displays prints and drawings that have been repaired by a paper conservator, and includes damaged works of art that will receive conservation treatment in the future. Some types of damage on display include art with insect holes, tapes, adhesives and orangebrown foxing spots caused by mold. The exhibit explains the methods a conservator is likely to use to repair the damage, and some of the difficulties and challenges involved with doing the work. For example, the brown staining caused by water on the 19th century Japanese drawing, “Actor in the Role of a Samurai before a Shrine,” could be diffi-
Picnic series continues From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology will host the 11th event of the 2012 Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the school’s main campus at 480 Waupelani Dr. The event will feature music by “The Little German Band,” which will play German polkas, waltzes, marches, authentic German folk tunes and a mixture of American dance and novelty tunes. The concerts are free, and are held rain or shine. Grounds open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Free parking and restrooms are available. For more information or directions call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 278-1990.
cult to remove by washing in water, because both the stains and this type of Japanese ink are likely to be soluble in water. A displayed work of art that has received conservation treatment is the print, “Margot Wearing a Large Bonnet, Seated in an Armchair,” by American artist Mary Cassatt. A photograph of the print’s condition before treatment shows that the paper was darkened to a medium brown. This was probably caused by being glued to an acidic mount board, and from years of exposure to light. To address these issues, a conservator removed the print from the mount and used a gentle bleach to lighten the paper. Unlike most exhibits, “Protecting Paper at the Palmer” had a fun hands-on component. One picture frame in the gallery contained a sheet of paper that had a protective Plexiglas glazing over the top half, but was uncovered on the bottom half. The display text beside the frame invited the
viewer to touch and scratch the exposed paper. The resultant soiling and damage offered a real life example of why museums display art on paper behind glass or Plexiglas. Although the exhibit focused on conservation treatments, the Palmer Museum uses a variety of methods to preserve collections, including controlling the temperature, relative humidity, and lighting in an exhibit; using museum quality materials for matting, framing, and storage, and limiting the amount of time that paper can be displayed. A mention of these methods and their benefits would have given a more complete description of the museum’s preservation program. “Protecting Paper at the Palmer” will continue through Sept. 9. A gallery talk on the exhibit will be offered by Patrick McGrady and Charles V. Hallman, curator, at 12:10 p.m. on Aug. 31. For more information, visit www. palmermuseum.psu.edu or call (814) 865-7672.
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“WATTS STREET,” a WPA lithograph by American artist Gerardo Belifiore, has two problems requiring conservation treatment. There are pressuresensitive tapes in the corners from a previous mounting. The center of the paper became darkened from exposure to light, and the edges were protected from the light by being covered with a previous window mat.
Can anyone be taught how to sing? By Penn State Live UNIVERSITY PARK — Think back to the last birthday party you attended. When the candles were lit, did you join everyone else in belting out the “Happy Birthday” song — or were you too self-conscious to do more than mouth the words? Our everyday lives are full of situations where we are expected to sing: parties, worship services, and even sporting events, where the national anthem is often played. (The Star Spangled Banner is notoriously difficult to sing, with a range of one and a half octaves.) Is a decent singing voice a toss of the genetic dice or can anyone learn to sing? “Everyone who can speak can learn to use a singing voice,” said Joanne Rutkowski, professor of music education. “The quality of the voice is dependent on many factors; however, barring a physical vocal disability, everyone can learn to sing well enough to sing basic songs.” While some factors are genetic, Rutkowski says growing up in a musical environment strongly influences whether someone sings well and confidently. “We have evidence,” she noted, “that the primary factors are growing up in an environment where parents, other adults, siblings and other children are singing
and interacting with a child musically.” So how does a self-proclaimed “bad singer” learn to sing? “Many people who have difficulty singing are trying to sing with their talking voices — the voice they are used to using,” said Rutkowski. “We typically speak in a lower and limited range, and the singing voice is higher than our speaking voices. So it’s a matter of learning to relax the vocal mechanism and use supported breath to produce the sound, rather than trying to make the voice ‘do something.’ That only causes tension and keeps the voice in a low register.” So, once you’ve learned to use your singing voice, does that mean you’re ready to audition for “American Idol?” Not necessarily, added Rutkowski. “Everyone who can speak can learn to use a singing voice, but not everyone will have a fabulous-sounding voice. Once the vocal instrument is working, the ability to sing with good intonation is dependent on musical aptitude and musical achievement.” Like many other skills, it is easier to teach a child to sing than an adult, Rutkowski noted. “The longer a person tries to sing with a speaking voice, the harder it becomes to break that habit. So the earlier, the better. Teaching children to use their singing voices in an appropriate, healthy, and musical way is a pri-
mary goal of elementary general music.” If you are well past elementary school, but tired of lip-syncing “Happy Birthday,” consider joining a nonauditioned community choir or a choir at a place of worship, if you attend one, advised Rutkowski. “These groups typically have singers with a variety of backgrounds and abilities, and the directors often know how to work with ‘emerging’ singers.” No matter your age, voice lessons are also an option. Just be sure to clearly communicate your needs and goals to the instructor, Rutkowski said. “Are you a beginner who needs to learn how to use your singing voice? Or can you already sing, but are interested in learning how to make your voice sound better? If you communicate your needs before beginning lessons, the instructor should be able to tell you if she or he is the person to help you.” Finally, part of the process is simply learning to become comfortable with the unique voice you have, Rutkowski added. When the message of the song is heartfelt, a spirited sing-along is always music to the ears! Joanne Rutkowski is professor of music education and coordinator of music education programs at Penn State. She can be reached at rvi@psu.edu.
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AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-9701 Thursday, Aug. 16 Scott Mangene, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 17 Tommy Wareham, 6 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 18 Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 Ted and Molly, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Tommy Wareham, 7:30 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-8833 Friday, Aug. 17 7th Gear, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 Hitchcock, 10:30 p.m.
Randy Travis concert canceled From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The State Theatre and St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy recently announced that the Randy Travis concert scheduled for Sept. 2 at Eisenhower Auditorium has been canceled. No rescheduled date will be booked. The publicity surrounding the incident involving Travis and his alleged actions have lead the organizers to determine that the concert at this time would be undesirable. Travis was recently arrested and charged with DWI and felony retaliation, after allegedly threatening to fatally shoot highway patrol troopers who responded to a concerned caller who notified authorities of a man “lying in the roadway.”
THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-7666 Friday, Aug. 17 John and Chad, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 Natascha and the Spyboys, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Stressbusters Karaoke, 8 p.m. BAR BLEU & BAR QUE, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0374 Friday, Aug. 17 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 Ted McCloskey & the Hi Fi’s, 10:30 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Thursday, Aug. 16 TBA Friday, Aug. 17 TBA Saturday, Aug. 18 TBA Sunday, Aug. 19 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 TBA THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, Aug. 19 Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM (814) 349-8850 Saturday, Aug. 18 Ted McCloskey & the Hi Fi’s, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 Ramblin’ Dan Stevens, 4 p.m. THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, Aug. 16 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Team Trivia, 9 to10 p.m. Karaoke, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE Thursday, Aug. 16 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Bisquit Jam, 6:30 p.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Aug. 16 DJ Manik Mike, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 DJ Cashous, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Jason & Greg Acoustic, 10 p.m. KILDARE’S IRISH PUB, 538 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 272-0038 Thursday, Aug. 16 Ken Volz, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 Ken Volz, 8 to 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, Aug. 16 Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 Trivia, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Thursday, Aug. 16 Jason & Dan, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17 Dom & the Fig, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 My Zero Hero, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 2Twenty2, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20 Open Mic Nite, 9 p.m. To midnight Low Jack Tuesday, Aug. 21 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3858 Thursday, Aug. 16 Team trivia, 7 p.m. SKEETER’S PIT BBQ, VICTOR LANE, SHAMOKIN DAM (570) 743-2727 Thursday, Aug. 19 Ann Kerstetter and The Cronies, 6 to 9 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, Aug. 16 My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 Atomic Supersonic, 10:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 Hot Dog Cart, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. — Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete listing of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in The Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.
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“It is extremely unfortunate, having financially impacted both organizations,” said Richard Biever, executive director of The State Theatre. The State Theatre and St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy were presenting partners in the Randy Travis concert intended to raise funds for both organizations. All individuals having purchased tickets through The State Theatre will be contacted via email, phone or the postal service detailing their options. If you have a ticket for the show, please do not contact Eisenhower Auditorium. Should assistance be needed, please contact The State Theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 or via email at boxoffice@ thestatetheatre.org.
WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
ONGOING Historical Museum and PA Room — Learn about the local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and PA Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.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 and 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. Exhibit — “A Closer Look,” celebrates a photographic botanical series by Gerald Lang and Jennifer Tucker, which reveal the intimate structures and geometry of each plant will have a opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Green Drake Art Gallery, 101 W. Main St., Millheim. An artistic talk by Jennifer Tucker will begin at 8:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (814) 349-2486. Exhibit — “Journeying Together- Five Womens’ Passion for Art” will be on display in the Mezzanine Gallery, at the Green Drake Art Gallery, 101 W. Main St., Millheim. An artistic talk by Jennifer Tucker will begin at 8:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (814) 349-2486.
EVERY TUESDAY Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and good conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Howard.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17 Frogs and Toads — From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a pontoon boat ride about the frogs and toads that live at Black Moshannon State Park. This is a first come first serve program due to the limited seats. PFDs will be provided. Age limit: 4 years and older. Meet at Boat Launch No. 1. Donations will be accepted. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960 for more information. 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., No. 1, State College. Classes are free.
Lemont Village Green Concert — Tussey Mountain Moonshiners featuring Steve Buckalew, Bryan Homan, Paul Brigman and Gwen Stimely will play bluegrass 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. Astronomy: Looking into the Past — Join the Park Naturalist for an evening of observation to view the night sky and look into the past from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Participants of this “out of this world” celestial program will have the opportunity to examine constellations, learn how to navigate at night, and explore the history of stars. Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre. Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-9369. Creatures of the Night — Pontoon boat ride about bats from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. See some of the bats feeding over the lake. This is a first come first serve program due to the limited seats. PFD’s will be provided. Age limit-4 years and older. Meet at Boat Launch No. 1. Donations will be accepted. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960 for more information.
SATURDAY, AUG. 18 Concert Series — The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association is sponsoring Summer Sounds from the Gazebo, a Wednesday night concert series, features the Bellefonte Area High School Marching Band and Baton Corps. at 7 p.m. at Talleyrand Park, 300 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-7492. Schenck Reunion — Descendants of Schenck, Holter and Pletcher families will meet in Schenck Grove at Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. Lunch at noon and program at 2 p.m. with Kels Lomison Band providing the music. For more information, contact Barbara Elling at (570) 748-8631 or email barb55bee@yahoo.com Men In The Wilds — Program runs from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities at Black Moshannon State Park in a friendly non-competitive environment. Learn new skills, such as how to cast a fly rod, paddling a canoe or kayak, or how to shoot a bow. Many other skills will also be taught by friendly and informative instructors. Paid registration includes doughnuts and coffee for breakfast, lunch, four expertly taught classes and equipment needed for use during classes.This event is open to men beginning at age 14. Men from the ages of 14 to 17 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. To receive a class list and registration form, call (814) 342-5960 or email blackmoshannonee@pa.gov. Cost is $25. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Long Rifle Hunter — From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., join guest speakers Dave and Nate Benner for this interesting look at the life of an Eastern Long Rifle Hunter. How were they able to survive? What was different about their lives compared to ours? Come to this program at the Environmental Learning Center to find out. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 342-5960.
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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To be included in the weekly listing send information by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail to: The Centre County Gazette, attn: Group Meetings, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801. Adult Bible Study and Kids Program are 7 p.m. Wednesdays, offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. Call (814) 360-1601 or visit nittanybaptist.org. ALIVE Teen Club meets Sundays, First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn, Brookline, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Anne Campbell (814) 234-3141 or Janie Provan (814) 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) 3592738. 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 Call Mary Jane Fisher (814) 355-5905. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 meets 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Better Breathers Support Group meets 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 (814) 359-3421. Breast Cancer Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the ground floor conference rooms, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month. Call Cheri (814) 231-7005. The Business of Art Workshop meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Sozo Institute of the Arts, KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. The workshop is free for writers, artists and other creative people. Call Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas meets at 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month. It is the largest Catholic women’s organization in the world. The group welcomes all Catholic women 18 years and older. Meetings take place at St. John’s Catholic School auditorium. 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. For more information, contact (814) 355-7730 or email jmoest@ yahoo.com. Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets at 8 p.m., the third Monday of each month at Easter Seals, 383 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Buddy Walk is planned for Oct. 1. Email ccdssociety@gmail.com or check centrecountydown sydrome.org for more information. 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 Line Riders — ABATE of Pennsylvania, Chapter 18 meet at noon the third Saturday of each month at the Centre Hall American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Centre 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 from 7 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Bellefonte Middle School, TCF is a national non-profit support organization offering understanding, friendship, and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Contact Peg at (814) 355-9829 or Amanda at (814) 321-4258. 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. 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 nittanymineral. org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bull Pen Restaurant, Washington Avenue at First Street, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668. Ladies Grief Support Group meets 2 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Living Faith Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Call Hazel at (814) 387-4952. The Milesburg Lions Club meets 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday every month, Milesburg Center across from UniMart. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 6 p.m. every third Tuesday, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the National MS Society. Call (814) 359-3421. National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 7 p.m. every second Tuesday at South Hills School, State College. June is the last meeting of the summer. Meetings will resume in September. Call Dave (814) 238-1983. The Neuropathy Support Group of Central Pennsylvania will meet at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month in conference room #3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call David Brown (814) 5311024. 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 Engi-
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neering 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 in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman (814) 4667921. 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 breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church. The program is open to all who are suffering from any form of addiction as well as to family members that may be affected by the addict’s behavior. There is no charge for the meetings or the materials. Call (814) 353-1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com. The Snow Shoe Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesday of every month, at the Moshannon Community Center, State Rte. 144, Snow Shoe. State College Downtown Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Elks Lodge meets 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays, State College Elks Country Club, Rte. 322 and 45, Boalsburg. State College Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Rotary Club meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Hotel State College, 106 S. Allen St., State College, above The Corner Room. Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. last Tuesday of every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 3593421. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. WiNGs, the Women’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. Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit us on the web www.womenswelcomeclub.org or email wwcmembership@gmail.com. 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. Childcare provided. Meetings are held September through April. Call (814) 383-4161. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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What’s Happening, from Page 24
Migrating Naturalist at the Inn — Don’t miss your park naturalist flying around the Nature Inn as he tells you about the local wildlife, plants and general natural history of Bald Eagle Valley. Will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at Nature Inn, Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-9369. National Geocaching Day for Scouts — Celebrate National Geocaching Day. Learn how to use a compass and a GPS unit with the park naturalist and complete requirements for the Geocaching Merit Badge. GPS units and compasses will be provided by the park. This program is open to the general public as well as scouts. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Program runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-9369.
SUNDAY, AUG. 19 Nature Inn Green Building Tour and
Discussion — Join the Innkeeper or park staff for a tour of the Nature Inn including a detailed explanation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the major green building systems. Learn about geothermal heating and cooling, solar hot water heat generation, rainwater harvesting, native habitat restoration and the use of rain gardens during this behind the scenes visit. Meet at the Nature Inn lobby. Program runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-9369. Migrating Naturalist at the Beach — Do you have any questions about the plants or animals at Bald Eagle State Park? If so, stop by the beach area and ask your park naturalist. Program runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the beach area near playground at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-9369. Great Blue Heron — Program runs from 11 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a pontoon boat ride
while discovering interesting facts about the Great Blue Heron. This is a first-come, first-serve program due to the limited seats. PFDs will be provided. The age limit is 4 years and older. Meet at boat launch No. 1. Donations will be accepted. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 342-5960. Engineers of Black Moshannon Lake — Program runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a pontoon boat ride while seeing a beaver lodge up close. Discover interesting facts about beavers. This is a first come, first serve program due to the limited seats. PFDs will be provided. Age limit is four years and older. Meet at Boat Launch No. 1. Donations will be accepted. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 342-5960. Dragons and Damsels — Program runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a pontoon boat ride and learn about dragonflies and damselflies. Discover how to tell the difference
5. Chart of the Earth’s surface
30. Indicates physician
41. The cry made by sheep
6. Eastbound
31. Parts per billion (abbr.)
43. Farm state
8. Small amount of residue
44. British Isle in the Irish Sea
10. With great caution, warily
33. Supplement with difficulty
45. Georgian monetary unit
12. One who copies behavior
34. Dark fur coat animals
46. Turkish rulers
15. One point E of due S
35. Utilization
1. Temporary cessation of breathing 25. Shock treatment
2. Not cloudy
26. A priest’s linen vestment
3. Listened
17. Two-year-old sheep
10. Tree trunk used in sport
18. = to 198 liters in Egypt
30. Tsetung or Zedong
11. Close by
19. Barnum & Bailey
31. Subroutines
12. Indicated horsepower
21. Destruction
35. Maintenance
Sudoku #1
28. Etymology (abbr.) 29. Doctors’ group
17. A large cask 20. Adult male swan 22. Of the whale & dolphin order 23. Frozen water 24. Metric ton 27. Marine or parasitic protozoas
37. Unit = to 10 amperes 38. Stalin’s police chief 39. Almost horizontal mine entrances 40. Missing soldiers 44. More (Spanish) 47. Express surprise
PUZZLE #2 SOLUTION
9. An earnest appeal
27. Consumed
16. Fiddler crabs
PUZZLE #1 SOLUTION
16. Fringe-toed lizard
14. Makes in salary
7. Yellow-fever mosquitos
29. Built by Noah
32. Environmental Protection Agency
CLUES DOWN
5. Hoover Dam Lake
— Compiled by Gazette staff
40. Mutual savings bank
50. Fashionable water resorts
13. Delaware
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
28. Cologne
49. Mains
1. Sustained dull pain
MONDAY, AUG. 20
4. Acquired by effort
48. Utter sounds
(abbr.)
between them. This is a first come, first serve program due to the limited seats. PFDs will be provided. Age limit is four years and older. Meet at boat launch No. 1. Donations will be accepted. Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 342-5960.
36. Sacred shrine in Mecca
42. Fell back from flooding
CLUES ACROSS
AUGUST 16-22, 2012
Sudoku #2
Fun By The Numbers Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
BUSINESS
AUGUST 16-22, 2012
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Four reasons Oreo’s marketing has been memorable DAVID M. MASTOVICH
David M. Mastovich is president of MASSolutions Inc. For more information, go to massolutions.biz.
NASA’s robotic explorer Curiosity landed on Mars last week. The very next day, Oreo Cookie tweeted “We come in peace. With Oreo cookies. #dailytwist pic.twitt e r. c o m / 8 p W g g z z F featuring a Mars inspired Rover cookie with bright red filling and little wheel track marks. The Rover isn’t a real cookie but the original certainly is. The Oreo turned 100 this year and parent company Kraft is celebrating its history and current sales levels. The snack food in-
dustry is growing at a faster rate than other foods. Consumers are returning to iconic brands and looking for an affordable indulgence during tough economic times. But the Oreo has a century-long record of success based on four customer-focused marketing tactics: Make a connection: We eat them as kids and then act like kids while eating them as adults. Fun, tasty, memorable. Just about everyone either loves Oreos or loves someone who does. Meet their needs: Oreo tweaked the product to expand globally into 100 countries, giving each its own Oreo. Green tea Oreos in China, Oreo Trio Chocolate in Mexico and Indonesia’s Double Delight featuring chocolate and peanut, to name a few. Tailor your message: Oreo changes with the times. The “twist” was first promoted on trolley cars in the 1920s. Double Stuff Oreos hit stores in the 1970s. “Cookies
N Cream Ice Cream” was introduced in 1983 and my personal favorite, Fudge Covered Oreos, in 1987. Reduced Fat Oreos (Really? What’s the point?) bummed fans out in the mid-90s while bite-sized Mini Oreos were part of a 2001 promotional campaign. Make it memorable: The product itself is memorable but so is the advertising. Check out this list of slogans and tell me the messages don’t stick: 1950 — Oh!, Oh! Oreo! 1980 — For the Kid in All of Us 1982 — America’s Best Loved Cookie 1986- Who’s The Kid with the Oreo Cookie? 1990 — Oreo, The Original Twister 2004 — Milk’s Favorite Cookie And the list doesn’t even include the “Twist, Lick and Dunk” campaign or the recent Perfect Start to Father’s Day ad. Throw in this week’s Rover cookie celebrating NASA’s trip to Mars with mil-
lions of Facebook and Twitter followers and you have 100 years of memorable messaging. More than 345 billion Oreos have been sold since the cookie was introduced in 1912. The estimate for this year is 7.5 billion or about 21 million eaten each day. Milk’s favorite cookie indeed ... and maybe the world’s too. David M. Mastovich is president of MASSolutions Inc., which focuses on improving the bottom line for clients through creative selling, messaging and PR solutions. In his recent book, “Get Where You Want To Go: How to Achieve Personal and Professional Growth Through Marketing, Selling and Story Telling,” Mastovich offers strategies to improve sales and generate new customers; management and leadership approaches; and creative marketing, PR and communications ideas. For more information, go to www.massolutions.biz.
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 JULY 16-20, 2012 BELLEFONTE Charles A. Poretto and Donata L. Poretto to Charles A. Poretto and Donata L. Poretto, 1118 Zion Road, $1. William V. Mattern and Mildred E. Mattern to Daniel L. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Daniel L. Mattern trustee, Madeline F. Mattern trustee, Alan R. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Alan R. Mattern trustee, Mary Jane Mattern trustee and Ronald D. Mattern, 1076 E. Bishop St., $1.
BENNER TOWNSHIP Grove Park Associates Inc., Rudeger H. T. Wilke and Raegan L. Johnson to Rudeger H. T. Wilke and Raegan L. Johnson, $0. Grove Park Associates Inc. to Rudeger H. T. Wilke and Raegan L. Johnson, 187 Teasel Way, $69,000. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Shiloh Road, $760,599. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Shiloh Road, $331,902. William V. Mattern and Mildred E. Mattern to Daniel L. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Daniel L. Mattern trustee, Madeline F. Mattern trustee, Alan R. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Alan R. Mattern trustee, Mary Jane Mattern trustee and Ronald D. Mattern, 180 Quarry St., $1. William V. Mattern and Mildred E. Mattern to Daniel L. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Daniel L. Mattern trustee, Madeline F. Mattern trustee, Alan R. Mattern Family Revocable Trust, Alan R. Mattern trustee, Mary Jane Mattern trustee and Ronald D. Mattern, Quarry St., $1. Bradley Palmer and Mary Susan Palmer to Daniel W. Focht and Donna F. Focht, 217 Fulton’s Run Road, $193,000.
Anthony R. Napolitan to Parminder S. Maan and Balwinder Kaur, 129 Winchester Court, $180,000. FNB Corporation and Omega Financial Corporation to Shaner Office Holdings LP, 366 Walker Drive, $5,700,000. B. Leymoyne Fye and Marily H. Fye to Martha E. Robbins, Lawrence H. Robbins and Michael L. Robbins, 169 Fairlawn Ave., $209,000. Richard A. Petrosky and Janice J. Petrosky to Kimberly L. Petrosky, 134 Birchtree Lane, $1. James E. Hoke trustee, Jeffrey B. Hoke trustee and Nancy E. Walk trustee to Thomas E. Hoke, 281 Spring St., $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Philip J. Morris, Brenda M. Morris and Nicola Carol Morris to Stephen C. Wilk, 2387 Quail Run Road, $192,000. Daniel L. Carlson and Sara M. Carlson to Elsbeth Guanowsky, 788 W. Aaron Drive, $184,000. Dennis G. Hohenshelt and Tara T. Hohenshelt to John E. Hook and Jacqueline N. Hook, 2423 Charleston Drive, $320,000. Jack B. Gordon and Carole H. Gordon to Daniel L. Carlson Jr. and Sara M. Carlson, 1763 Princeton Drive, $283,500. Lee E. Brotzman and Susan C. Faircloth by agent to James R. Carpenter and Wendy A. Carpenter, 2604 Tall Cedar Circle, $362,900. Christopher D. Schnure and Karen J. Parks-Schnure to Christopner D. Schnure and Karen J. Parks-Schnure, 2321 Falconpointe Drive, $1. William A. Burns Estate and Daniel M. Rhodes executor to Daniel M. Rhodes and Maria T. Rhodes, W. Gatesburg Road, $10,000. Stanely I. Lindsay Sr. and Bernice C Lindsay to Penny A. Garban Family Trust, 126 Hoy St., $130,000. Daniel W. Focht and Donna F. Focht to Lawrence A. Billet Sr., 103 Fairbrook Drive, $205,000. William M. Moyer and Patricia A. Moyer to Judith A Karaky, 1355 Harris St., $1.
GREGG TOWNSHIP Joseph A. Byler Jr. and Giselle L. Byler to Joseph A. Byler Jr., 442 Penns Cave Road, $1.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP BOGGS TOWNSHIP Richard K. Hall II and Pamela J. Hall to Scott E. O’Donohue and Katlyn J. Bardo, 1043 Runville Road, $140,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Kamini Singa to Charles F. Nicholson and Ericia L. Phillips, 1154 Cortland Drive, $296,450.
Roderick M. Lee and Elizabeth C. Lee to William H. Snyder III and Julie K. Snyder, 2011 Halfmoon Valley Road, $169, 900. Andrew J. Askey and Karen O. Askey to Melissa Pell and Mathew Pell, 319 Lutz Lane, $255,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP Peter F. DeVries, Peter E. De-
Vries, Valerie E. Barnes and Valarie E. Barnes to Bradley Flubacher and Meredith A. Chaney, 405 Bailey Lane, $410,000. John B. Tait and Dorothy J. Habecker to John B. Tait and Dorothy J. Habecker, 292 Tait Road, $1. Janis E. Fischer to Vladimir R. Maslov and Valentina V. Maslov, 111 W. Main St., $349,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Barbara A. Stull Estate, John H. Stull & Co. and Mary M. Stull & Co. to Nicholas P. Thomas, 114 Evergreen Road, $55,000.
MARION TOWNSHIP Tami L. Immel and Tammy Browne to Patsy Aley, 4354 Jacksonville Road, $1.
MILESBURG Dana J. Confer and Tanya L. Confer to Jacob K. Esh and Eva Esh, Brush Valley Road, $149,520. Jacob K. Esh and Eva Esh to Jacob K. Esh and Eva Esh, 4620 Brush Valley Road, $1. Jacob K. Esh and Eva Esh to Eli M. Esh and Tena M. Esh, 4620 Brush Valley Road, $1. Dana J. Confer and Tanya L. Confer to Dana J. Confer and Tanya L. Confer, 131 Leisure Lane, $1.
MILLHEIM Helen F. Orndorf and Steven D. Orndorf to Kevin R. Orndorf and Genevieve C. Uhl, 153 Penn St., $95,000. Stephen C Brackbill and Patricia I. Brackbill to Tom W. Snook and Saundra P. Snook, $70,664.42
PATTON TOWNSHIP Bruce A. Sherf and Joy L. Pate to Roderick M. Lee and Elizabeth C. Lee, 608 Severn Drive, $290,000. Samuel E. Homan and Carla A. Homan to David N. Spernza and Kerri A. Bloom, 206 Montauk Circle, $515,000. Patricia J. Rhees to Yuliyan Tsarnakov and Ralitsa Balabanova-Tsarnakov, 26 Camelot Lane, $248,000. Jeffery C. McDowell and Donna J. McDowell to Michael L. Hodges and Adrianne M. Hodges, 251 Brothers Court, $582,500. Charles R. Zentner and Peggy G Zettner to Noel C. Giebink, 631 Severn Drive, $303,000. David Frantz and Margaret B. Frantz to Sean M. Reed and Cynthia H. Reed, 673 Severn Drive, $307,000.
PENN TOWNSHIP Mark C. Byler and Anna F. Byler to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, $1.
Susan J. Reish to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, $1.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
David G. McNitt and David Garver McNitt to Terry L. Fisher and Nancy P. Fisher, Treasure Kettle Road, $1. H. Faith McNitt by agent and Harriet Faith McNitt to Terry L. Fisher and Nancy P. Fisher, Treasure Kettle Road, $1. Sylvester R. Gallagher and Colleen A. Gallagher to Edward J. Kimble Jr. and Dorothy M. Kimble, 111 Snowdrift Lane, $1. Charles Curtis Fye and Clara Fye to Debbie E. Fye Peterson and James C. Peterson Jr., 112 Mountainback Road, $1. Logan R. Hill and Hona J. Hill to Jeremy M. Peck and Rachelle R. Peck, 194 Old Fort Road, $115,000.
Francis J. Puleo to Richard J. Puleo, 310 Hamilton Ave., $1. Daniel S. Mead and Wendy J. Mead to Paul Cremer and Christine Cremer, 743 McKee St., $574,000. Carol Rogers Motta and Arthur M. Thompson Motta to John Van Kirk Jr. and Suzanne M. Van Kirk, 625 Holmes St., $500,000 Edward R. Miller and Cheryl D. Miller to Meifen Yu Lin, 803 Stratford Drive, $107,500. Marian U. Coppersmith Fredman to State College Christian Church, 403 S. Allen St., $6,500. George P. Anderson Trust, June B. Anderson Trust, Timothy N. Gardner trustee, Julie-Ann Gardner trustee and Nancy Carlson trustee to Centre Hotel Associates LTD., 230 S. Pugh St., $2,000,000. Pamela M. Cole to Pamela M. Cole, 140 Hartswick Ave., $1, Justin K. Watson and Heidi A. C. Watson to Justin K. Watson, 459 Martin Terrace, $1.
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George Tocimak Estate, Elaine A. Tocimak co-executrix and Kathleen A. Ricotta co-executrix to Ryan A. Jones, 736 N. 9th St., $93,000. Ashley A. Miller to Douglas A. Miller and Sheri A. Miller, 368 Bigler Lane, $1. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company to Matthew B. Cover and Tiffany J. Cover, Oakwood Drive, $189,900.
John D. Myers, Bonita S. Driebelbis and Bonita S. Myers to John D. Myers and Bonita S. Myers, 398 Dix Run, $1. Fred A, Way Estate and J. Albert Way executor to J. Albert Way, Rattlesnake Pike, $1. J. Albert Way to J. Albert Way and Edna M. Way, Rattlesnake Pike, $1. Fred A, Way Estate and J. Albert Way executor to J. Albert Way, 634 Rattlesnake Pike, $1. J. Albert Way to J. Albert Way and Edna M. Way, 607 Rattlesnake Pike, $1.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH Kathleen J. Muir to Shawn J. Paul and Nicki J. Atwood, 128 N. 9th St., $123,000.
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SNOW SHOE BOROUGH Elaine E. Hall by attorney to Benjamin J. Jozefick and Kendra D. Swope, 103 N. 6th St., $144,000.
SPRING TOWNSHIP Sharon L Miller and Sharon L. Joyner to Donald B. Houtz and Toni Ann Houtz, Irish Hollow Road, $17,000. Gregory L. Sinsley and Alissa B. Sinsley to B. Lemoyne Fye and Marilyn J. Fye, 211 W. College Ave., $153,900. Andrew J. Arnold and Stephanie E. Arnold to Valerie P. Hamluk, 144 Faust Circle, $182,500. SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, $1. Graymont (PA) Inc. and Bellefonte Lime Company to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, $1. Mary K. Hough and Kim R. Hough to Ian Donaldson and Michelle Donaldson, 207 Greenbrook Drive, $148,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP David D. Lingle and Brenda Lingle to Kristina A. Petersen, 207 Fieldstone Lane, $125,500.
RECORDED JULY 23-27, 2012 BELLEFONTE Matthew McMullen to Libby Gage, 208 S. Water St., $137,250. Tristana R. Harvey to Mark Grunenwald and Bethany Grunenwald, 611 W. Lamb St., $157,000.
BENNER TOWNSHIP Ronald L. Gibboney and P. Jeannie Gibboney to Jeffery C. McDowell and Donna J. McDowell, $255,000. Jared C. Arteca and Lisa Arteca to Jarrod Anthony Howard and Jessica Anne Howard, 241 Millgate Road, $260,000. Jarrod A. Howard and Jessica A. Howard to Matthew M. Perry,
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Deeds, from Page 27 650 Valentine Hill Road, $172,320. Berks Construction Co. Inc., to Sean Janoscrat and Emily J. Aukes Janoscrat, 136 Arrowhead Way, $300,277. Amberleigh LP to Ryan H. Rhed, 182 Amberleigh Lane, $165,640.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Matthew A. Kowalski to Matthew A. Kowalski and Lindsay K. Kowalski, 921 Boalsburg Road, $1. Michael P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill and Nanette P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill to Michael P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, 107 Abbott Lane, $1. John H. Dollar and Janice T. Dollar to John J. Scarborough and Wendy S. Scarborough, 139 Quincy Ave., $182,500. S&A Homes Inc. to Peter E. William and Nivin S. Khalil, 160 McCann Drive, $316,306. Susan Robinson Fruchtl and C. Anthony Fruchtl to Roger L. Minear and Loretta A Minear, 289 Whitehill St., $364,900. Norman F. Horn to Norman F. Horn and Joyce E. Horn, 205 Elm St., $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Andrea Wrotney Williams and Norman E. Williams to Amir Rahman and Priyanka Dwivedi, 3040 Wells Terrace, $275,900. Andre J. Ainsworth and Tara E. Ainsworth to Chii-Yun Tsai, 156 Gala Drive, $208,500. Leo Peters and Victoria L. Miller by agent to Travis B. Roscher and Michelle K. Bouder, 1312 Linn St., $194,500. Marion Elizabeth Hood and John Howell White Jr. to
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GREGG TOWNSHIP Ronald J. Deardorff to Ronald J. Deardorff and Jackie L. Deardorff, 311 Harter Road, $1. Ronald J. Deardorff to Ronald J. Deardorff and Jackie L. Deardorff, 335 Harter Road, $1. Carl H. Long Jr. Estate, Leotta Y. Long executrix and Leotta Y. Long to Brian C. Long, Kline Road, $1.
HAINES TOWNSHIP David H. Edwards to John D. Klena and Justine L. Klena, 230 W. Aaron Square, $299,000.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP S&A Homes Inc. to Joseph Kyle Betz and Megan Marie Betz, $459,524. Matthew B. Cover, Tiffany J. Poorman and Tiffany J. Cover to Cheryl L. Reese, 70 Randal Road, $172,000. Marvin D. Kauffman Estate and Caroline Kauffman Inman to Corey M. Burke and Robert M. Basalla, 250 Shultz Lane, $132,000. Harry E. Whitelhill, Mary M. Whitehill, William S. Shuey, William S. Shuey, Deborah J. Shuey and Oak Leaf Joint Venture to Mark A Hartle and Patricia C. Hartle, 266 Tow Hill Road, $111,000. Frank G. Lucas and Donna W. Lucas to Kenyon R. Zitzka and Jaimee L. Zitzka, 110 Stonerwo Lane, $206,000. Aaron E. Kopp and Erin E. Kopp to Dominic S. Passanita, 11 Charlotte St., $$239,900.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP Donald E. Peno to Leta F. Myers, 137 W. Main St., $300,000. Kathleen D. Tressler, Kathleen D. Lowe and Stacy J. Lowe to Kathleen D. Lowe and Stacy J. Lowe, 403 Belle Ave., $1. Anthony C. Vallalla to Barry C. Lambert and Christins M. Lambert, 709 Jacks Mill Drive, $124,000. Evelyn C. Wagner to Steven M. Bodner, 241 W. Main St., $1. Steven M. Bodner to Andrew W. Garban, 323 W. Main St., $1. James R. Casselberry and Deborah O. Casselberry to Adam C. Bierly and Jodi Bierly, 161 Swallow Tail Lane, $1. Lou Ann Lambert to Bones Associates LP, 130 Old Boalsburg Road, $92,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Community Hands Inc. to Christopher W. Nagle 111 Beach St., $1,500. Corey M. Watkins and Traci L. Watkins to Vincent C. Warr and Connie Warr, 1171 Bald Eagle St., $45,000. Jeanne L. Goleman and Jeannie L. Goleman to Jeannie L. Goleman, 150 N. Hunter Run Road, $1.
MILESBURG Dana J. Confer and Tanya L. Confer to Vita Moyer and Christopher M. Moyer, 131 Leisure Lane, $360,000.
MILLHEIM William Lee Saxon to Joseph R. Westley, 140 Penn St., $83,000.
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RUSH TOWNSHIP Kristie R. Bowman by sheriff and Kristie R. Gallagher by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 130 Little Spike Road, $3,673.98. Vinetta Macias to Vinetta Macias and William James Hollabaugh, 142 Phoenix Road, $1.
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SNOW SHOE BOROUGH Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Preston J. Bittinger , 105 N. 6th St., $57,577. David W. Chambers Jr. and Amanda B. Chambers to David W. Chambers Jr. and Amanda B. Chambers, 113 E. Park Ave., $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP Lawrence Lyons and Lawrence E. Lyons to Lawrence E. Lyons and Tina L. Lyons, 947 Jacksonville Road, $1. Jonas J. Varaly and Gail D. Varaly to Michael P. McDevitt Jr. and Renee J. McDevitt, 1130 W. Springfield Drive, $380,000.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH Carol G. McAdams to Anthony F. Barbieri, 719 W. Hamilton Ave., $315,000. Tony Barbieri to Mohammad Heidarinejad, 200 Highland Ave., $148,000. David Pecht and Randall Haubert to Michael A. Patrick and Pamela J. Patrick, 1210 Sandpiper Drive, $ 346,843.88. John. H. Storch Estate and Jay H. Storch executor to Melinda T. Storch, 222 E. College Ave., $1. Edna K. Dietz Trust and Jay H. Storch trustee to Melinda T. Storch, 222 E. College Ave., $1. Edna K. Dietz Trust and Jay H. Storch trustee to Rebecca A. Grill, 222 E. College Ave., $1. Edna K. Dietz Trust and Jay H. Storch trustee to Joan C. Storch, 222 E. College Ave., $1. Edna K. Dietz Trust and Jay H. Storch trustee to Robert D. Storch, 222 E. College Ave., $1. Ruth M. Mendum, Ann T. Mendum and Alexa Schriempf to Ruth M. Mendum, Ann T. Mendum and Alexa Schriempf, 610 S. Gill St., $1. Robin L. Anderson to Seoki Lee and MinJeong Kim, 841 Hedgerow Drive, $246,000. John A. Cox and Martha B. Cox to Douglas J. Hofmann and Cecilia McCartn Hofmann, 35 S. Allen St., $350,000. Giovanni S. Migliaccio to Charles W. Maxin and Cathelia C. Maxin, 1268 Garner St., $253,000. Robert F. Custard Estate, Charles R. Horton co-executor and James T. Horton co ex-
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WALKER TOWNSHIP William R. Gates Estate, Roger A. Gates co-executor and Kathy A. Snook co-executor to Judy L. Gates, Kathy A. Snook and Roger A. Gates, $1. Kathy A. Snook, Barry L. Snook, Judy L. Gates, Roger A. Gates and Cathy C. Gates to Deborah J. Walizer, 168 Pike Road, $135,000. Matthew L. Roan to Matthew L. Roan and Rebecca K. Roan, 210 Jefferson Circle, $1. Kenneth D. Kozel Jr., Joanna K. Morford and Joanna K. Kozel to Nathan J. Watson and Nicole D. Watson, 160 Lorinda Lane, $289,900.
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Damons Grill offers competitive salary, flexible scheduling and employee discounts. Full and part time positions available day or night. Apply in person at 1031 E. College Ave. State College, PA 16801
DENTAL ASSISTANT F/T Dental Assistant needed for busy dental office located in State College. Must have experience and good work ethic. Please e-mail resume to ekotary@yahoo.com For immediate consideration.
BUTCHER BLOCK TOP: 24” x 22” x 36”. Casters, drawer, shelf, towel rack. $50. (814) 355-3642 Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. Electronics, CD Stands, Hair Barrettes, & Many More. No Selling. Any hours. Info: 1-985-646-1700 Dept. PA-1017
I will haul away any junk with metal in it or all metal. For example, mowers, stoves, refrigerators, Bikes, Washers & Dryers, ect. (814) 476-9008
MOBILITY CART: Invacare Mobility Cart. Max weight 300 lbs. Good condition. Great for grange fair. $300 (814) 353-8123 ADVERTISE in the Centre County Gazette Classifieds. Call 814238-5051.
KAYAK: Necky Tandem Closed cockpit with rutter. $700 (814) 234-0814 RECLINER lift chair. 5yr old. Purchased from Dick’s Home Care. Ex cond. Located in State College. $650 obo. Originally $1450. To see (570) 428-3057 SWIMMING POOL 24ft round, 4ft deep, with all accessories and some chemicals with wooden deck. $500. (814) 364-9773 THOMPSON center hawken flute lock rifle. 50 caliber. Plus accessories. Excellent condition. $325. (814) 466-6025
TIRES: (4) Cooper Discover AST 225/70 R16. $140 (814) 933-0416
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