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August 2-8, 2012
Volume 4, Issue 31
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Cruise raises $20K for Youth Service Bureau By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Despite a heavy downpour in the middle of the afternoon, the annual Last Cruise was a big success once again. The day began in Boalsburg as hundreds of car enthusiasts got their cars and motorcycles registered and showed off their wheels. On a sun-splashed afternoon on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, car buffs from across the Commonwealth checked out cars from days gone by. “I love cars and this is just a great event,” said Penn State graduate and Lewistown resident James Fahy. “It’s not like a car museum or anything. You can get really close to the cars. Some (owners) will even let you sit inside.” Fahy checked out the classic cars, but a 2013 Porsche caught his
attention. The white Cayman glistened in the sunlight. “That’s the one I have my eye on,” Fahy said with a laugh. “I’d like to have it for the day … just an afternoon would be fine with me.” There was a $5 fee for cars to park and registration fees for those who wanted to have their cars compete. All of the proceeds from the afternoon went to the Centre County Youth Service Bureau. According to Youth Service Bureau CEO Andrea Boyles, the event raised around $20,000. “It was a great event. We had a great day with lots of kids, lots of families, which is exactly what we were hoping for,” Boyles said. “We had 30 to 40 minutes of rain, but people really stuck around. That was really good to see.” In addition to the cars, a newly expanded Kids’ Zone was part of the fun at this year’s Last Cruise. That area of grounds featured a pair of bounce houses, the Her-
shey’s KissMobile and a tent where children could create sand art, have their faces painted, race cars, play dress up and decorate cookies. “The Kids’ Zone offered a lot of different activities for the children attending,” said Marissa Stupar, a case manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters. “It seemed as though all the kids found something that they enjoyed doing whether it was being creative with the arts and crafts or having fun playing, all the kids had smiles on their faces.” Stupar manned the sand art table for much of the afternoon, helping children create works of art that they could take home, free of charge, of course. “It was fun to work with the kids at the sand art table. Some kids took their time and tried their hardest to make the best sand art ever and other kids were ready to fill up their bottles to shake all the sand inside to see what it would
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CAROL OTT peeked inside Joseph Horvath’s 1928 Ford Model A at the 27th annual Last Cruise on Saturday. mix into. The kids had a blast,” Stupar said.
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Spikes ready to ‘Paint the Park Pink’
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By MARJORIE S. MILLER By HARRY ZIMBLER
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UNIVERSITY PARK — To come together and show support for those affected by breast cancer, the community will transform Medlar Field into a sea of pink on Aug. 4. The State College Spikes’ annual Paint the Park Pink event, presented by Mount Nittany Health System, raises money and awareness for the Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center and the fight against breast cancer, said Aileen Galley, administrative director at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The Spikes, donning pink jerseys, will challenge the Aberdeen IronBirds, an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, at 7:05 p.m. However, the night will feature a variety of other events and activities besides the baseball game, Galley said. “The first 1,000 women through the gates will receive a free Spikes pink visor,” Galley said. “Fans will be greeted by our wonderful staff from the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany and get educational materials and fun surprise give-a-ways,” she said. Galley said fans also will have the opportunity to bid on the pink jerseys worn by the players. And the game will be kicked off by a breast cancer survivor who will throw the first pitch, she said. “Paint the Park Pink is an opportunity
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THOUSANDS OF Penn State football fans showed up on Tuesday for “Rise and Rally.” The event showed support for the Nittany Lions following harsh sanctions from the NCAA.
Thousands turn out for ‘Rise and Rally’ By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — A few thousand fans flocked to the Lasch Football Building Tuesday at 6 a.m. to cheer on and show their support for the Penn State University football team during a “Rise and Rally” event. Sue Paterno, wife of the late Penn State football coach, was in attendance, as well as new Penn State Board of Trustees’ members Adam Taliaferro, a former Penn State football player, and Anthony Lubrano. They greeted fans and posed for photos with them. Chants of “We Are ... Penn State” boomed loud and clear all morning, ac-
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companied by members of the Penn State Blue Band and even the token
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cowbell. “After experiencing this today, I don’t know who would want to leave this place,” fifth-year starting quarterback Matt McGloin said in a short speech to fans after the rally. Some football players may be considering a transfer in wake of the harsh NCAA sanctions handed down last month. Fans eventually moved to the practice field outside the Lasch building to watch players lift weights and run sprints, among other conditioning exercises. Afterward, players posed for photos with fans. Some were students who were out before class, others were alumni who traveled hundreds of miles to show their support.
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The current “business” model for delivering fire protection in Centre County is unsustainable, according to Steve Bair, fire director for the Centre Region Council of Governments. Bair estimates the region will face a flash point by the year 2016 if nothing changes between now and then. “The emotions surrounding this debate are based on STEVE BAIR a belief that you’re not at risk for a fire. But the fact is, you are,” Bair said. He explained that Alpha Fire Company alone deals with more than 1,000 calls each year, going to 800 unique properties. “So people do call the fire department,” he said. Alpha Fire Company is unique in Pennsylvania because it covers 104 square miles and 87,000 people. “Most fire companies that deal with a community that size have professional fire companies,” he said. Bair said Alpha is finding it difficult to recruit new members. There are 109 members and the company needs 125 to operate most efficiently, he said. The company spends some $37,000 on its marketing efforts for new members. “If you look at it statistically, we need 12 to 17 people for a house fire, though more is better. And that number is higher if we have to truck water to the site,” Bair said. “Only 22 percent of our coverage area is served by fire hydrants.”
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