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New era under way at Penn State By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
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FRESH PERSPECTIVE: The Penn State football team sported a blue ribbon on their helmets for the season opener against Ohio University on Saturday. The ribbon is meant to raise awareness for victims of child abuse.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Everyone expected emotions to flow on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. And flow, they did. Nearly 100,000 fans reunited at Beaver Stadium to watch the new era of Penn State football begin. There was a new head coach — Bill O’Brien — prowling the sidelines. There were names on the backs of the jerseys for the first time ever. New songs were played over the loudspeakers and by the Blue Band. And just for good measure, there was a football game. “It was nice to get back to playing football,” said Kevin Matlack, a 1992 Penn State graduate from Cranberry. “It felt a little different, and it should. But it was Penn State football. Maybe we can stop talking about the scandal now.” Prior to the game, there were the usual tailgates in the parking lots and grassy fields that surround the stadium. The noon kickoff meant that a lot of fans made breakfast to prepare for a long day in Happy Valley. Terry LaPorte, of Bel Air, Md., fried up eggs, bacon and sausage at his tailgate. It wouldn’t be a tailgate without some alcohol, he said, so he mixed up some Bloody Marys and mimosas. He was excited to see what 2012 has to offer. “I don’t care about the sanctions, I’m here to support the team. Coach (O’Brien) wants 108,000 fans here for every game and I plan to be one of those fans, win or lose. I’m proud of these players for sticking with the program,” LaPorte said. Some fans didn’t want to look ahead, though. A couple of hours before the game, a woman sat on the grassy hill where the Joe Paterno stat-
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Lions faithful unite to show their support for ‘One Team’ By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — In a new era of Penn State football, Saturday simply wasn’t the first game and tailgating opportunity of the season for many fans. No matter the outcome, most believed it would stand for much more than a “W” or an “L” on the schedule. It would instead stand for the play-
ers’ determination, perseverance and loyalty, and the Penn State fans’ continued support. Like any other game, this support began well before kickoff in the fields that are transformed from cow pastures to parking lots for home games. For Paul Fowle, an alum and 20year Nittany Lion tailgater, the atmosphere outside the stadium was just what he was hoping for. Because he had heard reports ear-
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lier in the week that the game hadn’t sold out, Fowle was pleased to hear on Saturday that it was tough for some to find tickets. Fowle was also pleasantly surprised with how full the lots were with tailgaters when he arrived early Saturday morning. “I’m really enthused about the support we have for this team. The group of players, particularly the sen-
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STATE COLLEGE — “TJ” is not your average patient at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He breathes and talks, and at any given moment experiences various medical conditions. But “he” can also become a “she.” That’s because TJ is a manikin, and he’s helping clinical staff sharpen their skills. TJ, a SimMan, is a gender-neutral computerized patient that is movable and flexible. It is more than 5 feet tall and weighs 75 pounds. It can breathe, talk, and generate heart, breath and bowel sounds. Staff can check his blood pressure, insert an IV, and shock him if necessary, according to information provided by Mount Nittany Medical Center. “This is all for the purpose of practicing life-saving clinical, technical and decision-making skills, without risk to patients and health care providers,” said Susan Foster, director of education.
STATE COLLEGE — To keep supporting Centre County veterans in need, the Veterans Assistance Fund for Centre County Vets is asking for the public’s help next month for its third annual benefit race. The fund, based in Bellefonte, was created a few years ago to financially assist Centre County veterans. The nonprofit helps with such areas as oil and dental bills and insurance, said Gerald Lyons, who helped jumpstart the fund. Eligibility is determined through an application process. Lyons said the fund developed because veterans would stop into the Centre County Veterans’ Assistance office in need of security deposits in order to be considered for housing by the district attorney. So he and office director, Holly Serface, decided to come up with a solu-
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Front and Centre HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: The Living Hope Alliance Church in Bellefonte will celebrate 75 years this weekend. Page 10 LOOKING BACK: Columnist Sam Stitzer, a Centre Hall native, takes a look back at the Grange Fair. He recaps the fun and frivolity of the fair, which was held for the 138th time. Page 12
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Lions faithful, from page 1 iors, had nothing to do with this nonsense off the field,� he said. “I think it’s important for Penn Staters and alums, especially, to show support.� Like Fowle, Penn State sophomore Ashley Ryan was pleased with the tailgating turnout, as well as the support for the team during the game. She described the game-day atmosphere as loud, proud and excited. And though the Nittany Lions had a tough 24-14 loss to Ohio University, Ryan doesn’t believe this put a damper on the spirited support for the team. She said she feels that the events of the last 10 months have brought the Penn State community closer together in a way that can’t be weakened by a loss. “If anything, it (the events) promoted a bigger turnout at the game,� she said. “A lot of people seemed more unified by wearing the ‘Billieve’ shirts and the other shirts that said ‘One Team.’ If anything, people were so much more supportive.� Fowle agreed, saying it was important for the crowd to show continued support for the team throughout the season. “I’m most looking to support the seniors that committed. Obviously they had the opportunity to leave, but some of these guys have been with the program four and five years,� he said. Ryan believes Coach Bill O’Brien made one of the most supportive actions when he made the decision to display players’ names on the back of the jerseys. Though it strays from Penn State tradition, Ryan feels the addition was appropriate and necessary.
“If they stayed on the team, they deserve for everyone to know exactly who they are,� she said. And though Fowle said as a traditionalist he would rather not see the names on the jerseys, he does understand why O’Brien made the addition. “He wanted to show support to this team, particularly the senior class, who stuck with the program. He wanted them to have an opportunity to stand out,� he said. “If that’s the worst thing about this in light of the sanctions, then we are in good shape, I think.� Though they may disagree when it comes to names on Penn State football jerseys, both Fowle and Ryan agree with the name leading the Penn State football team. Though she was disappointed that the team lost, Ryan believes O’Brien did a great job leading the team during his first game as head coach. Fowle said although he didn’t know much about O’Brien before, he is inspired with the coach’s ability to lead and motivate the team. And even though Fowle said he will always be a Joe Paterno fan, he believes O’Brien has been an outstanding addition to the Penn State family. “He is the right guy for this time and he is bringing the right level of enthusiasm. I look for great things. I am a Bill O’Brien fan and he had 100 percent of my support,� he said.
PAGE 3 Though the Nittany Lions may have lost, Ryan and Fowle think the football team and the fans accomplished what they set out to do by reminding the world what it means to be Penn State proud. Ryan said the team accomplished a lot simply by going out on to the field and playing to the best of abilities. The amount of the tailgaters and the attendance at the game only ensured Ryan’s belief that the fans were doing all they could to support the Nittany Lions. Fowle said this continued support has everything to do with the spirit of Nittany Nation and is not defined by the crimes committed by Jerry Sandusky or the sanctions handed down by the NCAA. “It’s a good opportunity, this game, to show that we still back this team, we still support this university and there is still a lot of good going on here,� he said. “That’s what I hope that people see, that we still have school spirit and there is still a lot to be proud of to be a part of this university.�
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE that’s what they would encounter in a normal situation,” she said. The student response so far has been positive, Foster said, particularly because TJ provides a different kind of learning experience. “I think they’ve enjoyed it,” she said. Some clinical staff have never used anything like SimMan before, Foster explained, and many of them have only trained with CPR manikins. “They’re excited,” she said. With TJ, students can experiment and make mistakes, which provides a “noblame” atmosphere for learning, Foster said. “I think it’s phenomenal as a nurse to be able to … have a safe place (to practice),” she said. After each session, the class discusses the medical scenario that just played out, Foster said. During this time students can talk about what happened, what went well, what they would do differently, and areas in which they would like to gain more experience. The sessions, she said, are divided into about one-third SimMan and twothirds debriefing. “The debriefing is where much of the learning actually occurs for the participants,” Foster said. SimMan was acquired by Mount Nittany Medical Center’s professional liability insurance carrier, CHART. Training sessions are available to all medical center clinical staff. For more information visit mountnittany.org.
Congressman Thompson talks about ‘changing futures’ By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — Flanked by Chairman of the Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans Anthony Christina at a podium decorated with Romney-Ryan campaign signs, Glenn “GT” Thompson endorsed the Republican presidential ticket and criticized the burden he said President Barack Obama has put on students. Thompson, U.S. House representative for Pennsylvania’s fifth district and a Penn State alum endorsed Romney, who officially accepted the nomination to be the Republican candidate for president at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., last week. The congressman called vice presidential candidate Ryan a good friend. Much of the nearly nine minutes that Thompson spoke to a crowd of supporters in downtown State College was spent questioning Obama’s ability to lead America into the future, focusing on the state of the economy. Hours earlier, the national debt hit $16 trillion. Thompson said the election, as all elections do, focuses on the future, but said students are worse off than they were four years ago, before Obama took office. Christina, a senior at Penn State, said Penn State students have been forced to
endure a 25 percent tuition increase over the past four years, coupled with the federalization of the student loan program. “We need them, we need the students at Penn State to take an active role, to be informed because they have more risk in this election than any of the rest of us,” Thompson said. “Four years ago, (the students) were freshman, and talk about unkept promises. How much worse their future is because of these past four years of Barack Obama ... in this administration you’re going to hear over and over how much better off Americans are, but look at the facts ... the facts are not in his favor.” Thompson said he doesn’t believe graduating seniors have seen their opportunities for the future get any better in the past four years. “They’re getting ready to go into the workforce at a time where there are 23 million Americans who are either unemployed or extremely underemployed. “That’s some pretty tough compettion – to take your education, and a great education at this university, and to go out and to capitalize on it and to use it,” he said. Romney-Ryan is the ticket Thompson said he believes is best for students and the country. “Never let emotion trump the facts that are out there,” Thompson said.
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PENN STATE fans gathered early to greet the football team getting off the bus for Saturday’s season opener. New era, from page 1 ue once stood. She held a sign that read: “JoePa is in heaven. He does not care what you think, haters (love always wins). We love JoePa.” She refused to give her name, though she did speak with several members of the media. “He’s here in spirit,” she said. “Joe was a good man. He was treated unfairly by the university and the NCAA. I’m here to support the team, but I’m also here to support JoePa.” Paterno was fired by the university on Nov. 9, 2011. He died after a battle with lung cancer on Jan. 22. On July 22, the NCAA handed down harsh sanctions against the university and stripped Paterno of 111 wins. He is no longer the winningest coach in
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Snow Shoe fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warriors By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette
SNOW SHOE — The Snow Shoe VFW Post 5644 will host Wounded Veterans Benefit, a fundraiser to remember and honor fallen soldiers, veterans, POWs and MIA military heroes on Saturday, Sept. 8. As the post’s first Proud Supporter Event, the benefit will begin at noon at the Snow Shoe VFW on Sycamore Road. Throughout the day, a raffle and horseshoe tournament will be held. Sign-ups for the tournament will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The event will also feature a chicken barbecue. Live music from central Pennsylvania band Shot in the Dark will be performed from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit program which provides services to injured service men and women during the transition period between active duty and civilian life. Tammy Romine, the commander of the VFW Post 5644, said the Wounded Warrior Project helps provide these services by raising public awareness about the needs of the injured services members. “The Wounded Warrior Project is to help injured service members aid and assist each other. It also is to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members,� she said. “(It) serves military service members who incurred service-connected wounds, injuries or illnesses on or after September
11, 2001 and their families.� In an attempt to aid the Wounded Warrior Project, Romine, who has been serving in the United States Army for 19 years, first brought the benefit idea to a VFW board meeting. Because the Wounded Warrior Project was created as a result of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the VFW chose to hold the event just three days before the 11th anniversary of one of the most traumatic days in American history. “We cannot forget the horrific events that unfolded on this day, which in turn caused so many service men and women to be deployed overseas into the battlefield,� Romine said. Her continued service to the country has made the Wounded Warrior Project a nonprofit very close to Romine’s heart. Because of this, she worked for months to create the fundraising event with help and donations from other veterans and community members. A list of sponsors will be recognized both during and after the benefit. Romine asks that others in the community come out to help support those soldiers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. “We need to help those who return from the battlefield with severe injuries,� she said. “Somehow we forget about all the thousands of men and women who do return home to our country and their families. We need to make a different and help in any way we can to make it an easier way of life for their sacrifice to keep us free.�
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Police investigate incident at Welch Pool By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Police are investigating an incident that sent a parent and juvenile child to the hospital on Monday. Police were called at 5:49 p.m. on Monday to 670 Westerly Parkway, somewhere between Welch Pool and the South Building of State College Area High School, police said. There, a parent and child had gotten in a dispute that led to both being transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment. Charges may be filed, police said, and could not release further information regarding the nature of the incident, the extent of the injuries or the identities of the parent and child involved due to the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, police in the Borough experienced a mild weekend in terms of citations issued and arrests made over the first
Penn State football and holiday weekend. Between Friday evening and Sunday morning, a total of 213 calls came into the State College Police Department, 243 S. Allen St. Only two charges misdemeanors were filed and no felonies were filed, though pending investigations could lead to more charges being filed, police said. Citations for public drunkenness totaled 12 on the weekend, while minor’s law violations reached 17 citations. The Penn State Police saw similarly low numbers over the weekend. Penn State Police are also investigating theft of a hanging jewelry organizer holding various pieces of jewelry, valued at about $600, that was lifted off of a hallway laundry cart while a resident was moving in on the seventh floor of Pennypacker Hall. The theft occurred between 4-4:15 p.m. on Aug. 24 and police have no suspects at this time.
Judge allows petition from The Second Mile STATE COLLEGE — The Second Mile’s status conference scheduled for Friday was canceled when Judge William Morgan granted the charity’s petition to delay transferring $2 million in assets and closing for good until all lawsuits are settled and any outstanding legal issues are resolved. On Aug. 27, attorneys filed a petition for The Second Mile, requesting that the organization still be able to pursue transferring the assets to Arrow Child & Family Ministries, a Houston-based charity with operations in Pennsylvania founded by a survivor of child sexual abuse.
Jerry Sandusky’s victims 3, 5 and 7 had objected to the nearly $2 million in asset transfer. Dave Woodle, the current leadership at The Second Mile, the charity founded by Jerry Sandusky, released a statement on Monday on The Second Mile’s website, where all breaking announcements regarding the charity have been posted. Currently, there is no timeline regarding court dates for The Second Mile, and outside investigations are ongoing, although the charity, founded by Jerry Sandusky, was called off in August. — Laura Nichols
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War-crimes trials move at glacial pace Come next month, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will have been on trial for war crimes for three years, and no conclusion to the trial appears in sight. He and his former military commander, Ratko Mladic, are being tried by a special war-crimes tribunal established by the U.N. Security Council in 1993. Both men were indicted shortly thereafter. Karadzic was apprehended in Serbia in July 2008, hiding more or less in plain sight as a practitioner of alternative medicine. Mladic was arrested in Serbia in May 2011, having been on the run since a 78-day NATO bombing campaign forced an end to the Balkans war. The pair introduced the term “ethnic cleansing” to the lexicon of atrocities, and thousands still remain missDale McFeatters is a ing and unaccounted for from that brutal little war. columnist for According to the Associated Press, Scripps-Howard News Service. the tribunal has dozens of former senior political and military leaders awaiting trial for atrocities committed during the period 1991 to 1995. But the process of trying them is painfully and laboriously slow, unnecessarily so. It is unfair to the defendants and to the families of the victims waiting for some kind of justice. The trial of alleged war criminal Slobodan Milosevic, the president of Yugoslavia and then, after the breakup of the federation, Serbia, lasted five years. It might still be going on if he hadn’t died of a heart attack in his cell before a verdict was reached. These tribunals are important because they are the only international mechanism for prosecuting war crimes, particularly if the defendant’s home country is uninterested or unwilling to do so. Perhaps there’s some hope. The tribunal has just rejected an appeal by Karadzic to start his trial over again from the beginning. There has to be a faster, more effective way of handling these trials without sacrificing fairness and due process.
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Convention could reshape world Historians may someday call the recent convention-hall events — the speech-making and backroom decision-making — the beginning of a change that reordered the way the world works. Indeed, many delegates may have already concluded just that. Partly because so many world-famous political figures showed up. And partly because of the most unconventional art the delegates had to walk past to enter the convention hall: three clumps of twisted metal, formerly automobiles drivMartin Schram en by three Iranwrites political ian nuclear scienanalysis for tists, blown up by Scripps-Howard perpetrators offiNews Service. cially unknown. Beside each wreck were large photos of the scientists and their children. No, we aren’t talking about a convention hall in the United States — but one in Tehran. Halfway around the world from where the U.S. political media’s big eye was focusing on the Republican National Convention and hanging on the words of presidential standardbearer Mitt Romney, much of the rest of the world was focusing on a coincidentally parallel weeklong meeting of an organization called the Nonaligned Movement. This is no small fringe gathering that opened Sunday in Tehran. Delegates from 120 nations were report-
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edly attending. The United States mounted a significant back-channel effort to dissuade world leaders from attending the summit. The Obama administration’s effort met with little noticeable success. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh brought a delegation of 250 and reportedly planned to meet separately with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and also with the summit’s hosts, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Egypt’s new president, Mohammed Morsi, changed his plans at the last minute and flew to the summit — a significant policy shift because Egypt ended its diplomatic relations with Iran after recognizing Israel in 1980. And perhaps most significantly, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon brushed aside the objections of the United States and Israel and decided to attend the summit as well. He showed the world he is strangely unperturbed by the fact that Iran has for years ignored U.N. Security Council resolutions and obstructed U.N. nuclear inspectors. “We, frankly, don’t think that Iran is deserving of these high-level presences that are going there,” State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said in a statement. But whether Iran is deserving clearly was never of prime importance to the world leaders who chose to come to Tehran. Each came with an agenda of personal objectives that overrode their sense of geopolitical order. The U.N. secretary general, for example, bitterly disappointed at the failure of efforts to end the slaughter of civilians in Syria, wants to convince Iran to pressure Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad to resign and
flee into exile. Can it be that summits such as this can replace the U.N.’s glass skyscraper as the place where global deal-making happens? Iran hopes so. Its supreme leaders portrayed themselves as victims of western persecution and urged the Nonaligned Movement to oppose economic sanctions. And moving from trial balloons to real ones, they reportedly floated a balloon above Tehran’s main square, trailing this message: “Iran, a peaceful and kind nation.” But a more ominous message awaits. The International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded that Iran has sped up its nuclear program by installing hundreds of new centrifuges in a deep underground facility called Fordow, according to a story first reported by the Reuters news agency and then confirmed by The New York Times. The facility is located on a military base near Qum. It is reportedly considered invulnerable to military attack. Iran is also reported to be enriching its uranium to a purity level of 20 percent — but it is only for medical research, Iran says. Nuclear experts say it can be quickly converted to make a nuclear bomb. Not too far away from the Tehran summit, Israelis debate in public and private whether a preemptive military attack on Iran’s nuclear installations should be attempted and can succeed. The Times reports that Iran could build a crude nuclear weapon within months and that it will take Iran a couple of years to build a nuclear-capable warhead capable of being launched on a missile. That ultimate grim reality floated like a balloon in the atmosphere of the Tehran summit — unseen and unspoken, but understood by all in the neighborhood that is the Middle East.
Labor Movement fights to survive Scripps Howard News Service Some years ago, there was a popular bumper sticker that read: “The Weekend, Brought To You By The Labor Movement.” And it was true. The labor movement brought that and much else — child-labor laws, wage and hour laws (think the eighthour day, the 40-hour week and overtime), occupational safety and health regulations, paid vacations and a decent retirement. At one time in our history, to get those benefits a worker almost had to have a union job, but, increasingly, they became a matter of federal and state law. The labor movement, as was frequently remarked, had become a victim of its own success. According to the Census Bureau, 85 percent of full-time workers ages 18 to 64 have jobs with health benefits, and the larger percentage of those covered are union members. But as the country inches ever closer
to universal health care, under whatever name it’s called, that becomes one less benefit a worker needs a union for. As a result, union membership, which stood at 26.7 percent of the workforce in 1973, has fallen to around 13 percent. Among private employers, union membership has become increasingly rare. The exception was public employees, where union membership remained strong and the strongest unions in the country may well be those representing police and firefighters and the largest those representing teachers. But this Labor Day saw that those public-worker unions are under a sustained assault by the Republican Party. Taking note of the states that have largely stripped government unions of their collective bargaining rights, the GOP platform said, “We salute the Republican Governors and State legislators who have saved their
States from fiscal disaster by reforming their laws governing public employee unions.” And it urged the states to further weaken the unions by refusing to collect dues by payroll deductions on their behalf. The Census says the median income — meaning half make more, half less — for full-time workers is $47,717 for men and $36,931 for women, but the most ferocious battle in Congress is protecting tax cuts for people earning over $200,000. For most taxpayers, the argument over income-tax rates is almost academic since more than two-thirds of them pay more in Social Security and Medicare taxes than they do in income taxes. Income inequality is a growing problem in the United States. American workers are admirably free of envy and covetousness, but one day that gap could begin provoking outrage, maybe even enough outrage to revive the near-dormant labor movement.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Don’t fear the fat We have all heart about the negative attributes of fats in our diets. The media has filled airwaves and newspapers with terms such as fat-free, low-fat, no-fat, low in trans fat or even trans fat free. We have become “fat-phobic.” The sad truth for those of you who became so fearful of all fat that you avoided it — you need good nutritional fat in your diet. During the last 100 years the lack of omega-3 fatty acids in our diets have shown produced measurable decrease in brain size, a decrease of 10 percent has been recorded. Dietary intake of Julie A. Wilczynski omega-3 fatty acids is a traditional has greatly decreased naturopath, counselor of natural in the U.S. farm-raised health, certified nu- fish are usually raised tritional consulton corn, so they have ant, certified perlittle or no omega-3 sonal trainer, and fatty acids. yoga and Pilates inEssential fatty acids structor. (EFAs) are compounds that cannot be made by the body, but are required for many crucial biochemical processes. There are two groups of EFAs: omega-6 and omega-3. The relative levels of these two groups of EFAs are critical to the health and development of the brain and the body. If the level of omega-6 is much higher than the level of omega-3 in the diet, there can be negative effects on cognition, mood, and behavior. The ideal ratio between these EFAs has been estimated at 2.3 omega-6 to 1 omega-3. Most American diets provide too many omega-6 EFAs and not enough omega-3 EFAs. Grains, processed foods, meat, milk, eggs, and corn oil all contain omega-6 EFAs. Eggs (especially omega-3 eggs), canola oil, and walnuts contain omega-3 EFAs. However, the best sources of omega3 EFAs come from fatty fish such as cod, tuna, halibut, mackerel, herring, trout, sardines, and salmon (studies have indicated that farm raised fishes are higher in mercury, PCB’s, dioxins and other pollutants — your best choice when selecting fish is still wild caught). Omega-3 EFAs can be added to a diet with a fish oil supplement purchased overthe-counter or online at a grocery, drug, or health-food store. It can be taken one or more times every day. Children may find swallowing fish oil capsules difficult, and
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several flavored chewable or custard-like options are also available. Alternatively, adult-sized gel caps can be squeezed into a small child’s mouth or “popped” by an older child. Adequate levels of the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA are of vital importance for maintaining good health. Deficiencies can be a factor in skin conditions, leaky gut, cognitive functioning, inappropriate pain response, poor muscle reflexes, immune system function, inflammation and many other conditions.
SYMPTOMS OF EFA DEFICIENCY
■ Dry, flaky skin ■ Dry, straw-like hair ■ Asthma ■ Excessive thirst ■ Bedwetting ■ Stuffy, runny and/or itchy nose ■ Frequent or excessive temper tantrums ■ Dandruff ■ Brittle fingernails ■ Eczema ■ Frequent urination ■ Hyperactivity ■ Small, hard, white bumps on outer arms, elbows, thighs, or buttocks
SOME SCIENTIFIC STUDIES HAVE SHOWN:
■ Boys with ADHD had significantly lower amounts of omega-3’s than normal controls ■ Boys with lower omega-3 had more behavior problems, temper tantrums, and sleep problems ■ UK study showed school children who were supplemented with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids showed significant improvement in reading, spelling and behavior compared with controls The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA may help behavior problems that are often found with autism. In 2001, two groups of case histories found that children with autism had low levels of omega-3 fatty acids. In a different study, a group in Austria treated children who had autism and bad behavior with 1.5 grams per day of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, and found that the bad behavior decreased. The author of that Austrian study also describes other studies that show how omega-3 fatty acids help with other health problems such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, and dyslexia. If you have questions or concerns contact a practitioner you trust and get those questions answered. I look forward to hearing from you, eat carefully.
Geisinger offers flu shots From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Geisinger flu shot clinics will be open this fall for Geisinger patients. Flu shot clinics will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 at the following primary care locations: Geisinger-Bellefonte, Geisinger-
Gray’s Woods, Geisinger-Cold Springs, Geisinger-Lewistown, Geisinger-Philipsburg, Geisinger-Scenery Park, GeisingerJuniata and Geisinger-Lock Haven. Appointments are not necessary. Patients also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment through My Geisinger.org, or by calling (800) 275-6401 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Cancer support group to meet From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Sept. 17 at the United Way office in State College. This month’s meeting will be an open session. For more information, call (814) 2372120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org.
Mount Nittany now tobacco-free From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Beginning Sept. 4 Mount Nittany Health facilities will become tobacco-free. The new initiative does not require people to quit all tobacco use, but enforces a policy that does not permit the use of tobacco, including chewing tobacco, on the inside or outside of any Mount Nittany
Health properties. Both smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco can cause cancer. Nonsmokers also are affected by tobacco use, which is why Mount Nittany Health’s tobacco-free initiative will help encourage an overall healthier environment for the community. For more information visit mountnittany.org.
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VICKI SEAMAN, left, and Terry McMinn have both passed their recertification in oncology nursing.
Lewistown Hospital oncology nurses pass OCN recertification LEWISTOWN — Vickie Seaman, RN, OCN, and Terry McMinn, RN, OCN, both passed their recertification in oncology nursing. This allows them to continue to use the OCN credentials behind their names. Both employed at Lewistown Hospital, Seaman works in the IV clinic and McMinn is the cancer care coordinator. The Oncology Nursing Certification Points Renewal Option allows nurses to accumulated points toward certification renewal by completing professional development activities. Points can be obtained through continuing nursing education, continuing medical education, academic education, presentations, publications or volunteer leadership service. Initial OCN Certification is obtained by
successfully passing the OCN Examination, which tests the knowledge necessary for the nurse to practice competently at the basic level within the specialty of adult oncology nursing. Oncology nursing certification is available to nurses who have: ■ a current, active, unrestricted RN license ■ a minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN within the three years prior to application ■ a minimum of 1,000 hours of adult oncology nursing practice within the twoand-one-half years prior to application ■ completed a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education in the specialty of oncology nursing or an academic elective in oncology nursing.
Lessen your chances of getting diabetes Today, approximately 28.5 million Americans have diabetes. Heredity is a major risk factor in developing Type 2 diabetes, so it is important to know your family’s medical history and other risk factors for getting diabetes. Having a parent or sibling with Type 2 diabetes greatly increases your risk for getting the disease at some time in your life. There are some lifestyle changes you can make now to lessen your chance of getting diabetes. It is important for everyone — whether they have a family history of diabetes or not — to Amy Leffard, RN, follow these steps in CDE, is a certified an effort to avoid dediabetes educator veloping Type 2 diaat Mount Nittany betes, and to enjoy Medical Center in better health overall. State College. First, adopt a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes high-fiber foods, whole grains (as opposed to enriched flour products), lots of fruits and veggies (preferably ones that are darker in color) and heart-healthy fats. Also, try eating certain foods like canola oil instead of vegetable oil, and whole grain pasta rather than regular pasta. Some other tips to follow: avoid foods that are high in saturated or trans fats; choose low-fat dairy products; lower your salt intake by avoid-
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ing sodium-loaded foods like canned products, pickles, bacon and ham. Regular exercise is also important for someone who would like to head-off hereditary diabetes. Partaking in physical activity for at least 30 minutes most days of the week is key to preventing the disease. You do not need to own a gym membership to stay active. Try walking outside, using exercise DVDs, riding a bike or swimming. Even simple changes like taking the stairs, rather than the elevator or escalator, and parking farther away from any entrance can help you increase your daily physical activity. Smoking and excessive drinking can also increase your odds of getting a diabetes diagnosis. If you smoke or are a heavy drinker, you should consider taking steps to quit. Finally, keep your healthcare provider informed of any changes in your health. Symptoms of diabetes may include increased thirst, frequent thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue and slow-healing sores. Keep in mind that there is often no warning signs in the early stages of Type 2 diabetes. Make sure you talk to your physician if you suspect you have diabetes or feel you are at increased risk due to a family history of parents or siblings that have Type 2 diabetes. To determine your risk of developing diabetes or pre-diabetes, talk to your physician about getting an early screening test. For more information on diabetes, please call the Mount Nittany Medical Center diabetes team at (814) 231-7095 or visit mountnittany.org.
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Author Nelson Lauver speaks to BEA staff By ROSE HOOVER For The Gazette
WINGATE — Although Bald Eagle Area students weren’t in class until Sept. 4, BEA’s staff officially went back to school early for the 2012-13 school year. Their first in-service day began at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 with the traditional buffet breakfast for all staff, followed by an inspirational talk by award-winning Pennsylvania author Nelson Lauver. Lauver recounted his personal struggles with dyslexia, a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read. Lauver described his difficult school days in the 1960s and ’70s, both in elementary and secondary classes and how he decided to act out with bad behavior to hide his inability to read and write. Lauver said that when he tried to read, it was like trying to read print with a moving screen placed over the page. He encouraged staff members to “not give up on that kid” who seems uninterested in learning and to recognize that we all learn in different ways. Staff members received his message intently for more than an hour. His speech was followed with questions. Diagnosed as dyslexic as an adult, Lauver is an acclaimed author, broadcast journalist, speaker and education rights advocate. He shares his story as a way of helping others reach their maximum potential.
Lauver is known to radio listeners across the country for “The American Storyteller Radio Journal,” a daily 4-minute slice of the American experience, broadcast from 2001 to 2010. Bald Eagle Area decided to contract Lauver to present his inspirational story of growing up with dyslexia, after Mountaintop Area third-grade teacher, Sue Pratt, gave superintendent Dan Fisher a copy of Lauver’s award winning memoir to read. Eventually, all members of BEA’s administrative staff ended up reading Lauver’s book, “Most UnLikely to Succeed,” and agreed the entire BEA staff should hear his story of determination against seeming insurmountable odds. Lauver freely passed out signed copies of his book following the presentation. Employees, board members, and bus drivers in attendance at the in-service day also celebrated the District making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by singing a modification to the words of the popular tune “Y.M.C.A.,” and changing the letters to “A.Y.P.” Afterward, representatives from the United Way and the American Red Cross spoke to the staff and Teacher Association President Vaughn Donmoyer introduced officers for the 2012-13 school year. Superintendent Dan Fisher introduced the new BEA staff members and discussed the challenges of declining enrollment and decreased funding that will face Bald Eagle Area over the next few years.
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ACCLAIMED AUTHOR Nelson Lauver speaks at Bald Eagle Area School District’s in-service day on Aug. 20.
Documentary captures the story of THON From Gazette staff reports
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GRADUATING STUDENTS from South Hills School of Business and Technology in Philipsburg are completing internships in preparation for their September commencement. Front row, from left, Delesa Wetzel, Shane Lucas, Sarah B. Campbell, Randie Fetzer, Jamie Kay Ogden Russler and Amanda Norris. Back row, from left, Derek Stiver, Doug Aughenbaugh, Thomas Klinger, Vanessa Dillon and Dakota Sharer.
Students complete 2012 internships From Gazette staff reports PHILIPSBURG — South Hills School of Business & Technology students in the Administrative Professional and Information Technology Programs are completing their internships in preparation for graduation. Students of South Hills in Philipsburg are required to complete internships in order to earn their two-year degree. Employers for this year’s interns include Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 (CIU No. 10), Penn State University, Global Software Applications, American HomePatient, Mountain Research, LLC, Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Curwensville Area School District, and Sen. John N. Wozniak’s office in Philipsburg. Prior to the completion of her internship, Jamie Kay Ogden-Russler was asked to join the staff of CIU No. 10. Ogden-Russler is very excited for the job. “The CIU No. 10 has given me an amaz-
ing opportunity to learn and grow,” she said. Ogden-Russler, who will be delivering the Philipsburg student address at South Hills’ upcoming commencement ceremony, light heartedly said that an exciting bonus at her new job, other than her awesome coworkers, sweet benefits and business hours, is that she will be receiving her first name plaque. “South Hills graduates have an advantage over other college graduates because they have experienced meaningful internships upon graduation that they can state on their resumes,” said Melissa Brannen, director of the Philipsburg location. South Hills has maintained notable job placement rates despite the down economy, and it is due, in part, to their internship program. The commencement ceremony for all four South Hills School of Business & Technology will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2012, at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Each February, thousands of Penn State students take part in the IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, better known as THON, to help combat pediatric cancer. Many people know that students collect money and dance for 46 hours. But few realize how much yearround planning goes into this no-sitting, no-sleeping phenomenon. For the first time ever, audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at the largest student-run philanthropy in the world benefitting the Four Diamonds Fund when Penn State Public Broadcasting presents the documentary “Why We Dance: The Story of THON” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, on WPSU-TV. A sneak peek can be seen at http:// live.psu.edu/youtube/hsxrWfkX4kw online. That same night, the documentary will air across Pennsylvania on the following public television stations: ■ WVIA-TV in Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton at 8 p.m. ■ WQED-TV in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. ■ WQLN-TV in Erie at 9 p.m. ■ WITF-TV in Harrisburg at 9 p.m. A live, online stream of the 8 p.m. premiere will be available at wpsu.org, and then posted to Vimeo and YouTube at 9 p.m.
The 60-minute television program introduces viewers to Four Diamonds families battling childhood cancer. It also follows Penn State THON student volunteers as they plan and carry out logistics for fundraising events and share special experiences with their adopted THON families throughout the year. “Some people think that it’s just a dance party, but it’s so much more,” said Jeff Hughes, executive producer of the documentary. “Not only is raising money to combat childhood cancer a wonderful cause, it’s a powerful example of college students making things better for these families.” The money raised goes to the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, which provides specialized care, financial assistance for medical expenses and cancer research. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $88 million. Production of the documentary began in September 2010. Additional events will also take place in the weeks leading up to the premiere, including a private screening for THON families and guests on Sept. 14, at the Hershey Theatre, and screenings in select cities cohosted by the Penn State Alumni Association and public television stations. For more information, visit wpsu.org/ thondocumentary online.
CareerLink offers youth employment opportunities From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — If you are between the ages of 16 and 24 and looking for employment, stop by the CareerLink at 1300 Benner Pike near the Nittany Mall to learn about youth employment programs in Centre County.
For more information, call Rick or Sarah at (814) 272-5465.
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Bellefonte church to celebrate 75th anniversary By OLGA HAJISHENGALLIS For The Gazette
BELLEFONTE — For Fay Walker, the upcoming celebration for the 75th anniversary of Living Hope Alliance Church in Bellefonte gives her the opportunity to conjure up memories dating all the way back to early childhood. “I was 5 years old when the church started, but it wasn’t organized yet,” she recollected about the Christian and Missionary Alliance institution, located on 321 E. Howard St. According to Walker, the chairperson of the 75th anniversary committee and current historian, the original members would hold cottage prayer meetings in order to gather enough support and interest to organize the church. Ultimately, the church was chartered in 1937 with 15 members, when she was just 7 years old. Living in a nearby cottage, the original owner of the property where Living Hope Alliance is currently located was a blind and deaf man who was under the care of a family that attended the church; he later deeded the property to the church in 1939. “Our expense was to pay for his burial and erect a headstone on his plot,” she said. Amidst the Great Depression, the church construction was eventually undertaken by the Rev. James Steel. The first pastor was the Rev. Kuntz, and one of the original charter members is
still living, according to Walker. In addition to sending out two missionaries, Living Hope Alliance has seen other accomplishments during its history, as well, such as starting a daughter church called “State College Alliance Church” on 1221 W. Whitehall Road in 1962. Pastor John Pavlica, who has been with Living Hope Alliance since July of 2009, also looks forward to commemorating this milestone. “One of the amazing things we’ve seen as a church is that, for 75 years, Bellefonte has been a changing town from the closing of the lime plant, from the blossoming of Penn State University, to the opening of the hospital. The whole town and county have changed, and yet this church has still been an influential part of changing many people’s lives in all of those years. And that is our hope that we can continue to do that,” he said. Set to take place on Sept. 8 and 9, the two-day celebration involves a pig roast that will be served at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 8. Other activities include sharing memories from the last 75 years of the church, games for kids, special music and prayers. Adults will have the opportunity to participate in cakewalks as well. On Sunday, following morning worship, EPA District Superintendent Wayne Spriggs and National Office VP of Church Ministries Dan Wetzel will serve as
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LIVING HOPE Alliance Church in Bellefonte will be celebrating three-quarters of a century this weekend. guest speakers. Afterward, lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by hymn sings at 2 p.m. Guests will finally hear from all available pastors of Living Hope Alliance. Pavlica also encourages “all to
come and experience what God is doing.” “We’ve been helping a lot of families struggling and looking for hope … we want people to know that they can come as they are,” he said.
Anyone wishing to know more about the church’s plans is encouraged to find more information on the church’s website www.livinghopealliance.com, call at (814) 355-3106, or email Pavlica at crewj6@yahoo. com.
Quilt raffle to Civil War group benefit 2012 meeting planned Alzheimer’s walk From Gazette staff reports
From Gazette staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — Raffle tickets are now on sale for the “Remember Me” quilt which benefits the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 29 at Derry Township Park in Lewistown. The quilt is handmade by Marylou Hazard, of Mifflintown, who wanted to create something unique that would both honor her mother-in-law who has Alzheimer’s disease, as well as raise money for the walk. Hazard and her family will be walking for the second year since the walk began in 2011. The Alzheimer’s Association’s invites families, friends, and individuals touched by Alzheimer’s from surrounding areas to participate in this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Registration starts at 9. Submitted photo For more information, log on to http://act.alz. org/mifTHIS IS the “Remember Me” quilt, made by Marylou Hazard, of flinjuniatacounties2012 to register or call Clay MacTarMifflintown. naghan at (717) 437-1826.
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STATE COLLEGE — The September meeting of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company C, Civil War Reenactment Group will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the home of Dave Felice located at 1125 Old Boalsburg Road in State College. The company will discuss participation in several 150th anniversary reenactment events this fall. During the Civil War, seven of the 10 companies of the 148th PA Regiment were recruited from Centre County and became known as The Centre County Regiment. The 148th PA Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company C, Reenactment Group has over 80 active members from Centre, Clearfield, Mifflin, Juniata, Huntingdon, Blair and Carbon counties. The Regiment is actively recruiting new members. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Civil War reenacting or the Civil War in general is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact president Lynn Herman at (814)861-0770 or Capt. Dave Felice at (814) 360-2626.
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Comfort Keepers asks for food donations
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From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — At least one in nine seniors are at risk of going hungry due to the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household or having to choose between food and medical care. During September, Comfort Keepers in State College is asking the community to make food donations to the STOP Senior Hunger food drive to help local seniors and raise awareness for this growing epidemic that impacts millions of older Americans trying to remain healthy and independent. “Hunger Action Month is in September, but seniors go hungry all year,” said David Hellyer, owner of the State College franchise. “We can’t fight every factor affecting hunger, but we can start here in our community by creating awareness about the issue and helping family members become more aware of the signs of hunger and malnutrition.” Hunger can lead to malnutrition and other serious health problems in seniors. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 85 percent of seniors in the care of others are at risk for malnutrition. Malnutrition is the result of the body not absorbing enough nutrients due to inaccessibility. Signs of malnutrition may include sudden weight gain or loss, bruising, or dental difficulties, sudden changes in taste, or a general disinterest in eating. For seniors, malnutrition means the potential for increased hospital stays, increased health complications, early entry into assisted living facilities and premature death. In response to a growing need for awareness about senior hunger, the Comfort Keepers system has launched a nationwide campaign called STOP Senior Hunger to create awareness for the importance of a healthy diet for those 65 and over. This senior nutrition campaign aims to help
seniors preserve their independence by providing diet and nutrition information, encouragement and necessities. In the local market, Comfort Keepers in State College will place food collection bins at the following locations: Comfort Keepers, HealthSouth, The Goodard School, County Market, Centre Home Care, Conemaugh Home Health, Philipsburg, Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation, Centre County YMCA, Philipsburg YMCA, Hall’s Market, Windy Hill Village, PennDOT, Medi-Home Health and Hospice. For more information or if you would like to help on the local STOP Senior Hunger campaign, please contact your local Comfort Keeper office at (814) 8611600. The food that’s collected will go to the local food banks. Comfort Keepers is a leading franchise network in the in-home care market for senior and other adults needing care. Since its founding in 1998, the company has grown to more than 700 franchised locations around the world by staying true to the founders’ goal of providing in-home care services that allow clients the opportunity to age in place. In August of 2009, the brand was strengthened even further by the purchase of the franchisor, CK Franchising, Inc., by Sodexo, one of the world’s leading food and facilities management services companies and the global leader in the health care and seniors markets. For more information, visit www.comfortkeepers.com.
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JACK MILLER inspects the work of Mike and Becky Rock at a fish fry, which was held at the Bellefonte Elks Lodge recently. According to Elks officials, the turnout was the largest to date. The committee raised nearly $125 for Elks Home Service.
Construction continues in State College From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Public Works Department will be performing street maintenance on Ridge Avenue. Work will require crews to reduce traffic to a single lane on Ridge Avenue between Sunset Road and Glenn Road between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. now through Sept. 7. Motorists are asked to use an alter-
native route and or expect delays There will also be street maintenance on Fry Drive. Work will require crews to reduce traffic to a single lane on Fry Drive between East Whitehall Road and Norma Street between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. now through Sept. 7. For more information, contact the State College Borough Public Works Department at (814) 234-7135 or (814) 234-7140.
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Looking back at the Grange Fair CENTRE HALL — Sometimes a writer’s job is tough. With a deadline looming and little information available, it can be difficult to put together an informative and interesting story. But sometimes, the problem is just the opposite: It’s one of having too much information. That’s the case with Grange Fair. There is so much information about the fair that it’s hard to choose what to write about. No reporter can cover it all without writing an encyclopedia-size dissertation that would put his readers to sleep before they got halfway through it. So what should I write? I could talk about the 138-year history, the 980 tents, the 1,500 campers, the stage shows, the animal shows, the exhibits, the rides and the hundreds of food stands. But you’ve all heard about that stuff a hundred times. I think the best I can do is to tell about my experiences at the fair. I’m a Centre Hall kid. I was raised in Centre Hall, and have lived there all my life. I’ve never known a life without the Grange Fair being just a quartermile from my house every August. My Sam Stitzer covers parents and grandparents went to the Penns Valley for the fair. My sons grew up with the fair. Like Centre County so many other fairgoers, the Grange Gazette. Email him Fair is in my blood, my heart and my at pennsvalley@ soul. centrecounty gazette.com. The fair crowds seemed unusually large this year. I arrived more than once to find the parking lots absolutely filled, and elbowto-elbow crowds on the grounds. The nearly perfect weather all week must have been a factor, but I think another factor was at work. After the collective kick in the pants delivered to this area during the last nine months of bad news from Penn State University, perhaps more folks decided to go to the fair. After all, the Grange Fair is a constant. It’s predictable and reliable. It’s much the same, year after year. It’s like an old friend we can turn to during a rough time in our lives. Some criticize the fair, saying it’s the same every year, but I think that’s one of its best assets. You can count on Grange Fair always being there and always being just what you expect it to be. The fair kicked off on Aug. 23 with the Grange Fair Queen contest. Brittany Etters, of Howard, took the crown with Selena Richards of Port Matilda as runner-up. It was good to see all the young ladies representing Centre County so well. The new indoor equine arena was called into service on Friday, as the Draft Horse Show was presented. These magnificent Percherons and Clydesdales pulling large, ornate wagons are an impressive sight to behold. The ground literally shook from sheer power as they trotted past the standing room only crowd in the arena. The Percherons of Trippcrest Farm in Harrison, Maine took first place in the four horse hitch event, with the Percherons of Sky View II farms in Spring Mills taking second place. It was a great show. Later that night, the four-wheel-drive truck pull began, running until the wee hours of the morning. Announcer Dennis Heggenstaller said there were nearly 150 entries in
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the event, as drivers from all over competed for trophies and bragging rights. This contest takes its toll on the trucks, as drive shafts were snapping like pretzels, with the final casualty count nearing 40. Saturday morning, the tractors took to the pulling track, as several classes of tractors were run down the track with front ends lofting into the air and clouds of smoke flying out the stacks. I watched the Super Antique class machines, which were heavily modified machines, many with big V-8 auto engines. When started up, they had a lumpy sounding idle, indicative of high lift camshafts made for full-throttle performance only. The sound they made tearing down the track was incredible. It was so loud you could feel it as much as you heard it. It was music to the ears of an old motorhead like me. On Saturday evening, one of the fair’s most light-hearted, fun events took place. It was the animal dressing contest in the livestock arena. Emcee Brandon Houtz directed contestants to choose clothing from piles on a long table, and dress their animals in them. Each animal was given a name following a theme by its owners. Names like “American Lamb” (wearing stars and stripes), “Pretty Woman” (a goat in a red dress), “Ballerina Bunny” (a rabbit in a tutu), and others were applauded by the audience. “Sweet Dreams,” a pajama-clad rabbit took first place, with its owner also wearing rabbit ears. On Sunday, the pace of the fair slowed. Concerts by the Bellefonte Community Band, the Second Wind Jazz Band, and the Coburn Brass filled the late morning and afternoon hours. People took time to relax, socialize and take in the incredible array of food on the grounds in preparation for the remaining four days of the fair. On Monday, a great Grange Fair tradition unfolded in the grandstand. A giant ice cream sundae was assembled by Sen. Jake Corman, Centre County Commissioner Steve Dershem and a host of helpers. Dairy Princess Heather Wasson received the honor of pouring gallons of chocolate syrup and cherries on the 60-gallon pyramid of vanilla ice cream. Sunset Dairy donated the ice cream and toppings as they have done for many years at the fair. The gooey concoction was scooped up and served in cups to the waiting audience of about 150 people of all ages. On Tuesday, the Penns Valley Class of 1954 met in the Boarding House Restaurant for a class reunion dinner. This was their second year at the Boarding House. They usually meet once a month for meals at various restaurants. Their class graduated from the Penns Valley district before the Penns Valley High School building was constructed. They went to separate high schools in Centre Hall, Millheim, Spring Mills and Rebersburg. Class member John Henninger said they used to have separate reunions but now have joint gatherings. Some of their members came from as far away as New York and Virginia to attend this event. Tuesday afternoon, near the animal barns, the Race Day Show Booth was set up with a display of sprint cars and a free raffle for children up to age 16. Prizes were numerous toys and brand new bicycles. This event was sponsored by Packer Concessions, headed by Allan Packer of Centre Hall. The sprint cars weigh only about 1,400 pounds and their engines produce over 900 horsepower, which is a higher power to weight ratio than NASCAR racers. They race at Port Royal and other tracks in the central Pennsylvania area. A racing go-kart, driven by 12-year-old C.J. Milliken of
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DAIRY PRINCESS Heather Wasson pours toppings onto a giant ice cream sundae. Bellefonte was on display. Milliken runs in events sponsored by Racing for a Cure, which donates 40 percent of its proceeds to cancer research. This is Milliken’s second year of kart racing. Across the street from the race cars was perhaps the slowest ride on the grounds. It was an 11-year-old camel named Bubba, from Buffalo Beals Animal Park in Maiden, N.C. Bubba’s handlers said they have had him since he was six months old. Bubba was fitted with a blanket and saddle on his hump, and gave many children rides around his corral next to Garbrick’s rides. The smiles on the children’s faces told the story. On Wednesday morning, on the Southside Stage, the Baby King and Queen Contest was held. This contest is for three year old boys and girls. Jerry Valeri of MAJIC 99 interviewed the little ones with great skill. It’s not always easy to get three year olds to talk. A few interviews were delayed by tears and one “bathroom emergency.” Valeri asked them about their favorite animals and foods at the fair. Horses and pizza seemed to be the favorites. Evan Gore and Eliana Bair were crowned king and queen. They rode on a float in the Thursday afternoon parade, waving and smiling at the appreciative crowd. The judges said picking a winner is a difficult job. The kids are judged on personality, disposition, appearance and a judge’s discretion category. The fair concluded on Aug. 30 with the traditional float parade. The parade marched up the midway and circled the grounds, finishing at the grandstand. The parade contained floats by local Grange, 4-H, church groups, and others, as well as marching bands, fire trucks, cheerleaders, the Grange Fair Queen, the Dairy Princess, the Baby King and Queen and a lot more. Later that night, as the sun dipped behind Mount Nittany and the nearly full moon rose in the east, the 138th Grange Fair wound down and slipped into history. It was like someone hit the off switch, and the world inside the fences of Grange Park coasted to a stop. But it was time. The fair had served its purposes as a seasonal rite of passage and as a respite from the sometimes harsh outside world. Now we go back to the real world of work, school and other mundane pursuits, taking with us a pack of memories of good times, and the realization and reassurance that some things stay pretty much the same, sometimes even for 138 years.
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Coburn hosts 10th annual Crickfest By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
COBURN — The Penns Valley Conservation Association hosted the 10th annual Crickfest in Coburn Park on Sept. 2. The name, derived from “crick,” a slang term for creek, is appropriate, since Elk Creek and Pine Creek both merge with Penns Creek at Coburn. This event is a celebration of conservation of the environment and the Penns Creek watershed. It attracts a large number of citizens of Penns Valley and the surrounding area, and has been growing larger each year of its existence. Crickfest featured live music, prepared local foods, a silent auction, a petting zoo and many other fun and educational activities for the whole family. Several non-profit,
conservation-oriented groups had display booths set up to inform the public of their goals and activities. Profits from Crickfest help to finance the PVCA’s environmental education program in the Penns Valley Area School District, and other projects. “We (PVCA) do this more for public outreach than for fundraising,” said Crickfest organizer Susan Haney. The rubber duck races were a very popular event at Crickfest. Entrants in this event purchased numbered rubber ducks for $1 each, which were released en masse in a swift flowing section of Penns Creek. Prizes were awarded to the first few ducks to cross the finish line, about 60 yards downstream. Spectators cheered as the ducks raced downstream, riding the swift, midstream channel. Several heats were run
throughout the afternoon, attracting many entrants and spectators. Another popular activity for children was launching water rockets. The launch area had stations with a vertical piece of plastic water pipe with a rubber seal on the bottom. Each child would fill a two-liter soda bottle about one-third full of water, then place it inverted on the pipe. A tire pump was connected to the pipe and the kids pumped away until the air pressure in the bottle overcame the friction of the seal, and the plastic “rockets” blasted high into the air, spraying out a stream of water. The trick was getting the right amount of water in the bottles and pumping fast enough to build up pressure. When all was right, the rockets flew higher than the nearby trees. A major attraction at Crickfest was Mike
the Falconer — Mike Dupuy from Middleburg. Dupuy has had a lifelong involvement in falconry. As a child, he read a book titled “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George. “When I read that book, I knew what I wanted to do,” said Dupuy. He has since made falconry his career. He travels around the country giving informative presentations on falcons, hawks and other birds of prey. Dupuy brought a goshawk and a barn owl to Crickfest. He explained the habits and behavior of hawks and other birds of prey. He noted that some formerly endangered species of birds are now increasing in population, thanks to the efforts of conservation minded citizens. For more information on the PVCA, visit http://www.pennsvalley.net/cms/.
Club to host radio-controlled model airplane event By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — The skies over Centre Air Park in Potter Township will be filled with aircraft doing wild aerobatics this weekend. But don’t worry — no one is risking their life performing these maneuvers. The planes are radio-controlled models, some as large as ten feet in wingspan. The State College Radio Control Club, along with the 3D Hobby Shop in Lancaster, is sponsoring what they call a Fly Low In at Centre Air Park. Fly Low refers to the style of flying called 3D, which consists of low altitude aerobatics made possible by models powered by engines which produce thrust levels much greater than the airplane’s weight. This allows the plane to hover vertically, and perform rolling and looping maneuvers which are impossible with full-
scale aircraft. SCRC members will be flying, as well as professional level pilots sponsored by 3D Hobby Shop. According to SCRC president, Ron Lueth, pilots from Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and from all around Pennsylvania are registered, and will be flying during the four day event, which runs from Sept. 6-9. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8, the public is invited to come and watch the pilots perform demonstration flights, and to learn about the radio control hobby. Many types of model aircraft will be flown, including a turbine jet-powered model, which looks, sounds and flies like a full-scale jet fighter plane. There will be food vendors and toilets on the grounds, and a $5 per vehicle parking fee will be collected, which includes a ticket for door prizes. Centre Air Park is located on Airport Road, three miles south of Centre Hall. For more information, call Ron Lueth at (814) 353-0346.
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Pollution prevention project funded in county From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Centre County Conservation District received $2,000 to fund a wetlands environmental education series this summer. “As members of the conservation district, it is imperative that we work to maintain our waterways,” said Ann Donovan, Centre County watershed specialist. “We want to remind everyone that we are all stewards in protecting our natural resources and together we can preserve these commodities for years to come. We are excited about our wetlands education series and we plan to continue our work in preventing nonpoint source pollution for the residents of Centre County.” Education and outreach about the project has been on going this summer. The next workshop in the series will be held on Sept. 27 in the Penns Valley watershed. A Wetlands and Waterways Tour will begin at Muddy Paws Marsh at 9:30 a.m. Together the participants will travel via bus to three other sites. This program is free and open to the public. The Penns Valley Conservation Association will provide lunch. For
Fun Festival planned From Gazette staff reports PORT MATILDA — Martha United Methodist Church will host its 15th annual Fun Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the church pavilion, located on Ardery Hollow Road in Port Matilda. Held rain or shine, the festival will in-
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PICKING UP THE By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH UNIVERSITY PARK — The good news is that Penn State does not have a lot of time to dwell on the stunning openingday 24-14 loss to Ohio University — not with a road trip to play 1-0 Virginia in Charlottesville coming up. The bad news, of course, is that there is not a lot of time to fix — or at least improve — the things that allowed Ohio to rack up 301 yards of offense in the second half and score 21 unanswered points on the way to one of that school’s biggest victories ever. Ohio is a good football team, a veteran team with a solid coach in Frank Solich, and maybe it is as simple as that. As Bill O’Brien said in his postgame press conference: “We lost to a better team today.� But Penn State had many unexpected things go wrong, things that Penn State fans usually count on, and they went wrong consistently, especially in the second half. There were fumbles, penalties, an interception and some very bad luck. When the PSU defense had to make a stop, in the fourth quarter, trailing by three points and OU backed up on its own 7, the Nittany Lions allowed
Ohio to mount a 93-yard, 14play drive that ended with a 5yard touchdown pass from Tyler Tettleton to Donte Foster with just 2:55 left to play. That drive sealed Penn State’s fate. The Penn State front seven, one of the strengths of the team, was held mostly quiet by the Ohio offensive line. They managed only one sack and one tackle for a loss and allowed many four, five, or six yard runs on first down. All of that opened passing lanes for Tettleton, and he took advantage, completing 31 of 41 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns. Tailback Beau Blankenship also ran the ball 31 times for 109 yards. In all, Ohio compiled 499 yards of total offense compared with 352 for Penn State. “Like I said, we have to do better,� O’Brien said. “We have to do better with these kids than we did.� All is not lost, of course; this was only one game and there are 11 more to go, something that O’Brien and more than one of his players talked about after the game. There will be changes this week; the Penn State coaches and players are well aware of what went wrong against Ohio and what they have to improve. Most teams improve the most between the first and sec-
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ond game, it is said, so if that is going to be true about the Nittany Lions, look for some of these things to happen on Saturday:
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It can be argued that if Penn State’s run defense against Ohio had been better, the outcome of that game would have been much different. Ohio consistently found running room against the Lions and, although none of the runs was very long, OU far too many times found itself in a secondand-five or third-and-short situation. With a quarterback like Tettleton, this put tremendous pressure on the secondary that Tettleton exploited. Ohio converted 11 of 12 third downs in the second half. Virginia will feature quarterback Michael Rocco, who threw for 311 yards and a touchdown on Saturday against Richmond, and running backs Kevin Parks (2 TDs) and Perry Jones (1 TD). All three figured prominently in the Cavalier’s 43-19 victory, and they will present the same kind of problems Ohio did for the Lions. It is imperative then that PSU control the Virginia running game and allow its young secondary to play in second-and-long and third-and-long situations.
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The Penn State defense began to look a bit winded in the latter stages of the game on Saturday. Bill O’Brien noticed it, and he has a solution. “We have to be able to string plays together,� he said. “We need to sustain drives. We need to do a better job of coaching on offense. That starts with me. “We gotta get the defense off the field. And when the defense is out on the field, we have to get stops.� Another week of work with the new
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Second-half ineptitude dooms Nittany Lions UNIVERSITY PARK — When it comes to sportswriting, I try to avoid cliches. However, when breaking down Penn State’s 24-14 upset loss to Ohio on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, a clichÊ works extremely well. It was a tale of two halves. In the first half, things couldn’t have gone much better for the Nittany Lions. They came out of the tunnel for the first time in 2012 with new head coach Bill O’Brien. Quarterback Matt McGloin did his best Tom Brady imitation, rolling out of the pocket and connecting on short, effective passes. Running back Bill Belton tried his best to make Nittany Nation to forget Silas Redd. And he did, until a first-quarter
fumble thwarted a nice drive. Belton, along with backfield mate Derek Day, were a nice one-two punch. Those two will only get better. McGloin connected for a pair of touchdown passes — one to Belton, one to Matt Lehman — as the Lions grabbed a 14-3 halftime lead. However, in the second half, the wheels came off for O’Brien’s Lions. Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton carved up the once-proud Penn State defense to finish the day 31 of 41 for 324 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. Running back Beau Blankenship also had a hand in the upset, rushing 31 times for 109 yards. Ohio embarked on three long scoring drives in the second half. The
drives went for 82, 70 and 93 yards. Those drives also chewed precious time off the clock. The defense looked tired and confused. In the end, it was easy picking for Tettleton, one of the best quarterbacks the Lions will face in 2012. The defense has to get better. If it doesn’t figure things out — and quickly — the Lions could be staring at a one-win non-conference slate, something unheard of in Happy Valley. Perhaps the thing that stands out most about the defense is the fact that it simply does not have a stud. Sure, Michael Mauti talks a good game, but his play is not on par of the linebackers who came before him. The Lions sure could use a guy like Sean Lee, Paul
Posluszny or Navorro Bowman right now. Mauti led the Lions with 12 tackles, including five solo jobs. Gerald Hodges was next, with 11 tackles. Those numbers look good, until you realize that most of their tackles were a long way from the line of scrimmage. Defensive coordinator Ted Roof didn’t make any fans in Week One. The good news is that there’s a Week Two — and lots of room for improvement.
THUMBS UP On another note, I thought the university handled the extremely delicate Joe Paterno issue very well. There were
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Bill Belton Shane McGregor Jake Kiley Da’Quan Davis Adrian Amos Nyeem Wartman Gerald Hodges LB Sr. S. Obeng-Agyapong Paul Jones Allen Robinson Gary Wooten Michael Zordich Malcolm Willis Matt McGloin Stephon Morris Steven Bench Tyler Lucas Jordan Lucas Garrett Venuto Alex Kenney Patrick Flanagan Devin Pryor Christian Kuntz Steve Stephenson Jesse James Deion Barnes Matt Marcincin Malik Golden Trevor Williams Akeel Lynch T.J. Rhattigan Ryan Keiser Derek Day Curtis Dukes Jacob Fagnano Zach Zwinak Reynolds Parthemore Andre Dupree Charles Idemudia Brad Bars Joe Baker Jack Haffner Michael Yancich Colin Bryan Dominic Salomone Pat Zerbe Deron Thompson Evan Lewis Ben Kline Jesse Della Valle Glenn Carson J.R. Refice Michael Mauti Mike Hull Michael Fuhrman Alex Butterworth P.J. Byers Adam Cole Jordan Hill Kevin DiSanto Brennan Franklin Anthony Stanko Drew Boyce Brent Smith Derek Dowrey Matt Stankiewitch Wendy Laurent Anthony Alosi Emery Etter Adam Gress Pete Massaro Ty Howle Frank Figueroa John Urschel Miles Dieffenbach Angelo Mangiro Bryan Davie Nate Cadogan Brian Gaia Mark Arcidiacono Eric Shrive Donovan Smith Mike Farrell Kevin Blanchard Matt Zanellato Shawney Kersey Brian Irvin Kyle Baublitz Matt Lehman B. Moseby-Felder C.J. Olaniyan Bryce Wilson Kyle Carter Tyrone Smith Garry Gilliam Sean Stanley DaQuan Jones James Terry Evan Schwan Carl Nassib Cody Castor Sam Ficken Anthony Zettel Austin Johnson Evan Hailes Jordan Kerner Jamie Van Fleet Mike Wallace
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Ohio Bobcats Sept. 1 Home Result: L 24-14 Record: 0-1
Virginia Cavaliers Sept. 8 Away Time: Noon TV: ABC
Navy Midshipmen Sept. 15 Home Time: 3:30 p.m. TV: ABC/ESPN 2
Temple Owls Sept. 22 Home Time: TBA TV: TBA
Illinois Fighting Illini Sept. 29 Away Time: TBA TV: TBA
N’western Wildcats Oct. 6 Home Time: Noon TV: TBA
The good, the bad and the ugly Penn State struggled in all areas of the game during Saturday’s 24-14 loss to Ohio University as the new-look Nittany Lions ushered in the Bill O’Brien Era. Despite jumping out to a 14-3 first-half lead, the Lions struggled mightily in the second half and didn’t score again. With all that in mind, let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly from Week One. ■ The Good: Although he struggled in the second half, we liked what we saw of quarterback Matt McGloin running O’Brien’s offense.
He finished the day 27-of-48 for 260 yards. While he overshot several receivers, he was also the victim of several drops. He tossed two touchdowns and one interception, which came late when the Lions were forced to throw. ■ The Bad: The Penn State special teams have a long way to go. Were not quite sure why Gerald Hodges is returning punts, but that is an experiment that should end soon. The Lions coaching staff should also hold open auditions for placekicker and punter. Punter Alex Buter-
worth averaged just 36 yards per punt and kicker Sam Ficken’s two extra points were shaky, at best. ■ The Ugly: Ted Roof’s defense was bad. The Bobcats ran the ball right down Penn State’s throat to seize control of the game. This defense lacks a true leader, that’s evident. Ohio converted 12 of 13 third downs in the second half. Not getting off the field is a recipe for disaster. — Chris Morelli
PENN STATE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Overall: 0-1 Big Ten: 0-0 Home: 0-1 Road: 0-0 Coach: Bill O’Brien, first year Record at Penn State: 0-1 Overall record: 0-1 vs. Virginia: 0-0
Overall: 1-0 ACC: 0-0 Home: 1-0 Road: 0-0 Coach: Mike London, third year Record at Virginia: 13-15 Overall record: 37-20 vs. Penn State: 0-0
Team leaders
Team leaders
Bill Belton Derek Day
RUSHING 13 for 53 (4.1) 8 for 36 (4.5)
Matt McGloin
PASSING 27 of 48, 260 yards, 2 TD, 1 int.
RUSHING Perry Jones 14 for 54 (3.7), 2 TD Khalek Shepherd 10 for 52 (5.2) Kevin Parks 14 for 50 (3.5), 1 TD
McGLOIN
RECEIVING Allen Robinson 9-97 (10.8) Kyle Carter 6-74 (12.3) Shawney Kersey 5-35 (7.0) Bill Belton 3-16 (5.3), 1 TD SCORING Matt Lehman 6 pts. (1 TD) Bill Belton 6 pts. (1 TD) Sam Ficken 2 pts. (2 PAT)
PASSING Michael Rocco 25 of 37, 311 yards, 1 TD Phillip Sims 5 of 6, 50 yards RECEIVING Tim Smith 6-96 (16.0) Darius Jennings 5-84 (16.8), 1 TD Kevin Parks 5-26 (5.2)
BELTON
SCORING Kevin Parks 12 pts. (2 TD) Drew Jarrett 10 pts. (3 FG, 4 PAT) Several players tied with 6 pts.
Offense PENN STATE 92 4.2 27-48-1 260 352 5.0 14.0
RUSHING/GAME RUSHING/ATT. PASSING PASSING/GAME TOTAL/GAME TOTAL/ATT. SCORING/GAME
JONES
ROCCO
Defense VIRGINIA 184 4.4 30-43-0 361 545 6.4 43.0
PENN STATE 175 3.7 31-41-0 324 499 5.7 24.0
RUSHING/GAME RUSHING/ATT. PASSING PASSING/GAME TOTAL/GAME TOTAL/ATT. SCORING/GAME
VIRGINIA 28 1.3 24-43-0 238 266 4.2 19.0
GERALD HODGES runs upfield after fielding a punt return during Saturday’s game at Beaver Stadium.
THE NITTANY LIONS head out of the tunnel for the first time under new head coach Bill O’Brien.
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Virginia roster Iowa Hawkeyes Oct. 20 Away Time: 8 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network
Ohio State Buckeyes Oct. 27 Home Time: 6 p.m. TV: ESPN/ESPN 2
Purdue Boilermakers Nov. 3 Away Time: TBA TV: TBA
Nebraska Cornhuskers Nov. 10 Away Time: TBA TV: TBA
Indiana Hoosiers Nov. 17 Home Time: TBA TV: TBA
Wisconsin Badgers Nov. 24 Home Time: TBA TV: TBA
Depth charts PSU
VIRGINIA
OFFENSE Quarterback 11 Matt McGloin, 6-1, 201, Sr. 7 Paul Jones, 6-3, 258, So. Running back 1 Bill Belton, 5-10, 202, So. 24 Derek Day, 5-9, 193, So. 22 Akeel Lynch, 6-0, 209, Fr. Fullback 9 Mike Zordich 6-1, 236, Sr. 35 Pat Zerbe, 6-1, 236, Jr. Wide Receiver 81 Shawney Kersey, 6-1, 197, Jr. 10 Trevor Williams, 6-1, 186, Fr. 8 Allen Robinson, 6-3, 201, So. 16 Eugene Lewis, 6-1, 199, Fr. 15 Alex Kenney, 6-0, 192, So. 37 Evan Lewis, 5-10, 174, Sr. Tight End 89 Garry Gilliam, 6-6, 262, Jr. 18 Jesse James, 6-7, 264, Fr. Left Tackle 76 Donovan Smith, 6-5, 316, Fr. 70 Nate Cadogan, 6-5, 293, Jr. Left Guard 65 Miles Dieffenbach, 6-3, 300, Jr. 66 Angelo Magiro, 6-3, 287, So. Center 54 Matt Stankiewitch, 6-3, 301, Sr. 66 Angelo Magiro, 6-3, 287, So. Right Guard 64 John Urschel, 6-3, 307, Sr. 75 Eric Shrive, 6-6, 312, Sr. Right Tackle 78 Mike Farrell, 6-6, 306, Sr. 58 Adam Gress, 6-6, 311, Jr.
OFFENSE Quarterback 16 Michael Rocco, 6-3, 225, Jr. 14 Phillip Sims, 6-2, 215, So. Tailback 33 Perry Jones, 5-8, 195, Sr. 25 Kevin Parks, 5-8, 200, So. Fullback 49 Zachary Swanson, 6-6, 255, So. 37 Billy Skrobacz, 5-9, 220, Jr. Wide Receiver 6 Darius Jennings, 5-11, 170, So. 2 Dominique Terrell, 5-11, 170, So. 20 Tim Smith, 6-0, 185, Jr. 19 E.J. Scott, 5-11, 185, So. Left Tackle 72 Oday Aboushi, 6-6, 310, Sr. 75 Kelby Johnson, 6-7, 300, So. Left Guard 61 Cody Wallace, 6-4, 295, So. 71 Matt Mihalik, 6-7, 310, Sr. Center 70 Luke Bowanko, 6-6, 295, Jr. 65 Ross Burbank, 6-4, 285, Fr. Right Guard 79 Sean Cascarano, 6-6, 280, Jr. 74 Conner Davis, 6-5, 300, So. Right Tackle 78 Morgan Moses, 6-6, 325, Jr. 77 Jay Whitmire, 6-6, 295, Fr. Tight End 88 Paul Freedman, 6-6, 255, Sr. 89 Colter Phillips, 6-6, 250, Sr.
DEFENSE Defensive End 18 Deion Barnes, 6-4, 246, So. 59 Pete Massaro, 6-4, 256, Sr. 90 Sean Stanley, 6-1, 243, Sr. 86 C.J. Olaniyan, 6-3, 248, Jr. Defensive Tackle 47 Jordan Hill, 6-1, 292, Sr. 84 Kyle Baublitz, 6-5, 287, So. 91 DaQuan Jones, 6-3, 324, Jr. 93 James Terry, 6-3, 316, Sr. Outside Linebacker 6 Gerald Hodges, 6-2, 237, Sr. 43 Mike Hull, 6-0, 228, So. Middle Linebacker 40 Glenn Carson, 6-3, 235, Jr. 33 Michael Yancich, 6-2, 233, Sr. Outside Linebacker 42 Michael Mauti, 6-2, 232, Sr. 38 Ben Kline, 6-2, 224, Fr. Cornerback 4 Adrian Amos, 6-0, 205, So. 39 Jesse Della Valle, 6-0, 188, So. 12 Stephon Morris, 5-8, 186, Sr. 3 Da'Quan Davis, 5-10, 161, Fr. Safety 7 S. Obeng-Agyapong, 5-10, 201, Jr. 27 Jake Fagano, 6-0, 206, Sr. 10 Malcolm Willis, 5-11, 205, Sr. 23 Ryan Keiser, 6-1, 200, So. Cornerback 12 Stephon Morris, 5-8, 186, Sr. 3 Da'Quan Davis, 5-10, 161, Fr. SPECIALISTS Placekicker 97 Sam Ficken, 6-3, 172, So. Punter 45 Alex Butterworth, 5-10, 206, Jr. Kick Returner 4 Adrian Amos, 6-0, 209, Sr. 15 Alex Kenney, 6-0, 193, Jr. Punt Returner 15 Alex Kenney, 6-0, 193, Jr.
DEFENSE Defensive End 90 Jake Snyder, 6-4, 270, Jr. 3 Ausar Walcott, 6-4, 240, Sr. Defensive Tackle 99 Brent Urban, 6-7, 280, Jr. 54 Justin Renfrow, 6-6, 310, Jr. 93 Will Hill, 6-4, 280, Sr. 56 Chris Brathwaite, 6-1, 270, So. Defensive End 47 Bill Schautz, 6-4, 265, Sr. 7 Eli Harold, 6-4, 225, Fr. Strongside Linebacker 44 Henry Coley, 6-2, 235, So. 13 Daquan Romero, 6-1, 230, So. Middle Linebacker 53 Steve Greer, 6-2, 230, Sr. 34 Kwontie Moore, 6-2, 250, Fr. Weakside Linebacker 9 LaRoy Reynolds, 6-2, 230, Sr. 29 D.J. Hill, 6-0, 210, So. Cornerback 1 D. Nicholson, 5-11, 170, So. 30 C.J. Moore, 5-10, 160, Fr. Strong Safety 21 Brandon Phelps, 6-0, 175, So. 41 Pablo Alvarez, 6-3, 205, So. Free Safety 8 Anthony Harris, 6-1, 185, So. 27 Rijo Walker, 5-10, 190, Jr. Cornerback 22 Drequan Hoskey, 6-0, 175, So. 26 Maurice Canady, 6-2, 180, Fr. SPECIALISTS Placekicker 6 Drew Jarrett, 6-0, 180, Jr. Punter 30 Alec Vozenilek, 5-10, 190, So. Kick returner 6 Darius Jennings, 5-11, 170, So. 33 Perry Jones, 5-8, 195, Sr. Punt Returner 2 Dominique Terrell, 5-11, 170, So. 1 D. Nicholson, 5-11, 170, So.
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PENN STATE’S Da’Quan Davis (3) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio University’s Chase Cochran (8) during Saturday’s 24-14 loss at Beaver Stadium.
BIG TEN STANDINGS CONFERENCE Leaders W-L llinois 0-0 Indiana 0-0 Ohio State 0-0 Purdue 0-0 Wisconsin 0-0 Penn State 0-0
% .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
W-L 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1
% 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000
Legends Iowa Michigan State Minnesota Northwestern Nebraska Michigan
% .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
W-L 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1
% 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000
W-L 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
OVERALL
BIG TEN SCHEDULE THIS WEEK’S GAMES New Hampshire at Minnesota, noon Penn State at Virginia, noon UCF at Ohio State, noon Air Force at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Massachusetts, 3:30 p.m. Iowa State at Iowa, 3:30 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Purdue at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Wisconsin at Oregon State, 4 p.m. Nebraska at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. Vanderbilt at Northwestern, 8 p.m. Illinois at Arizona State, 10:30 p.m. All times EST
LAST WEEK Minnesota 30, UNLV 27 (3 OT) Michigan State 17, Boise State 13 Illinois 24, Western Michigan 7 Northwestern 42, Syracuse 41 Ohio 24, Penn State 14 Ohio State 56, Miami (Ohio) 10 Iowa 18, Northern Illinois 17 Nebraska 49, Southern Miss 20 Purdue 48, Eastern Kentucky 6 Wisconsin 26, Northern Iowa 21 Alabama 41, Michigan 14 Indiana 24, Indiana State 17
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D. Nicholson Dominique Terrell Ausar Walcott LoVante’ Battle David Watford Darius Jennings Eli Harold Anthony Harris LaRoy Reynolds James Valeiras Clifton Richardson Greyson Lambert Drew Jarrett Daquan Romero Philip Sims Matt Johns Michael Rocco Miles Gooch Anthony Cooper E.J. Scott Tim Smith Brandon Phelps Drequan Hoskey Brendan Morgan Khalek Shepherd Kevin Parks Maurice Canady Jacob Hodges Rijo Walker Willem van Reesema Wilfred Wahee Adam Caplinger D.J. Hill Alec Vozenilek C.J. Moore Kyrrel Latimer Blake Blaze Mike Moore David Marrs Perry Jones Kwontie Moore Kyle Morgan Billy Skrobacz Divante Walker Nicholas Conte Kevin Rainey Tucker Windle Darius Lee Pablo Alvarez Demeitre Brim Jeremy Dollin Trent Corney Sammy MacFarlane Henry Coley Matt Fortin Vincent Croce Mason Thomas Bill Schautz Israel Vaughan Zachary Swanson Marco Jones Nat Cutler Jon Goss Steve Greer Justin Renfrow Chris Brathaite Stephen Lawe Diamonte Bailey Charlie Richards John Pond Cody Wallace Buddy Ruff Sean Karl Ryan Doull David Dean Nick Koutris Ross Burbank Sam Jowers Jackson Matteo A. Miles-Redmond Tim Cwalina Luke Bowanko Greg Gallop Matt Mihalik Oday Aboushi Conner Davis Cameron Fitch Kelby Johnson Michael Mooney Jay Whitmire Morgan Moses Sean Cascarano Adrian Gamble Jeremiah Mathis Mario Nixon Jake McGee Canaan Severin Bobby Smith Jamil Brown Kyle Dockins Paul Freedman Colter Phillips Jake Snyder Dylan Sims Rob Burns Will Hill Courtnye Wynn James Coleman Ian Frye Jeb Byrne Brent Urban
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Pieces, from page 15 coaches in the new system will help, and look for a more aggressive Penn State defense, especially on first and second down. And forcing a turnover or two would definitely help.
■ LIMIT MISTAKES
Not too much to elaborate on about that. By Saturday, the Penn State players no doubt will have been reminded quite often about ball security, mental toughness and focus.
■ RUN THE BALL
Penn State had only 92 yards rushing against Ohio. The Nittany Lions will work to improve that, even if Bill Belton is sidelined with an injury. Matt McGloin completed 27 passes,
but he can’t carry the offense by himself. He needs to face defenses that are also worried about the run and not stacked up just to stop the passing game.
■ JUST PLAY FOOTBALL
Saturday was like no other day at Beaver Stadium in history. The confluence of events and the swirl of emotions surrounding that day have all been well documented, and all of it, fairly or not, was concentrated on the football team. The players must have felt that the weight of the planet was on their shoulders. One even tweeted, “PSU vs. the World.” It wasn’t, of course, it was just PSU against another football team, and that’s the point. The sooner Penn State gets back to a normal atmosphere, a normal foot-
ball routine, the sooner we will see what these athletes can really do. That’s when they’ll be just playing football again.
■ KEEP YOUR HEADS UP
Matt Stankiewitch and John Urschel said it best after the game. “We’re not deflated at all,” Stankiewitch said. “We are going to stay very strong. Hiccups are going to happen. Speed bumps in the road are going to occur. What we have to do now is focus on what we did right and what we did wrong. Get better at the things we did wrong and make them right and get ready for the next game.” Urschel said: “We’ve got 11 games to go and we’re not packing it in. We are not giving up by any means. We’re coming out every Saturday with the intentions to win.”
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SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2012
Five freshmen debut in loss By NATE MINK StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — One of the interesting early season developments to watch is which players the coaching staff decides to redshirt. Five freshmen made their debut in Saturday’s 24-14 loss to Ohio: linebacker Nyeem Wartman, defensive backs Da’Quan Davis and Jordan Lucas, tight end Jesse James and wide receiver Trevor Williams. They’re all off the table. Wartman blocked a punt in the second quarter to set up a touchdown and 14-3 halftime lead, and Davis looked good in the second half after Stephon Morris sprained his ankle. O’Brien, in a recent staff meeting in which ESPN was granted access, said he was considering a redshirt for wide receiver Eugene Lewis and quarterback Steven Bench, if possible. And don’t forget about running back Akeel Lynch. A PSU spokesman said Bill Belton sprained his ankle and was not sure if an MRI was needed. A few of his teammates said after the game he told them he would be fine. Does Lynch come off the board Saturday at Virginia?
HODGES OPENS SEASON AS KICK RETURNER, BUT WILL IT LAST?
Sami Hulings Last week: 9-3 Overall: 9-3
Chris Morelli Last week: 9-3 Overall: 9-3
Dave Glass Last week: 8-4 Overall: 8-4
John Dixon Last week: 7-5 Overall: 7-5
Pat Rothdeutsch Last week: 5-7 Overall: 5-7
Bald Eagle Area at P-O
Bald Eagle Area
Bald Eagle Area
Bald Eagle Area
Bald Eagle Area
Bald Eagle Area
State College at Central Mountain
State College
State College
State College
State College
State College
This week’s games
AH, CRAMP
Clearfield at Penns Valley
Clearfield
Clearfield
Clearfield
Clearfield
Clearfield
Bellefonte at Huntingdon
Huntingdon
Huntingdon
Huntingdon
Huntingdon
Bellefonte
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Penn State
Purdue at Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Philadelphia at Cleveland
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
San Francisco at Green Bay
Green Bay
Green Bay
Green Bay
San Francisco
Green Bay
Pittsburgh at Denver
Pittsburgh
Denver
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati at Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore
San Diego at Oakland
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego
Oakland
Pitt at Cincinnati Penn State at Virginia
OK, who had the 237-pound, All-Big Ten linebacker as the guy who got first crack at returning kickoffs and punts? If you don’t take up residency in the Lasch Football Building, you’re lying. Hodges’ day was forgettable. He returned the opening kickoff 12 yards and returned two punts for minus-one yard, including a fumble that led to an Ohio field goal. Once that happened, Bill O’Brien reverted to Plan B and sent Bill Belton back deep with Adrian Amos. “He had a lot of time back there, and he’s an excellent player and we gave him a lot of work back there,” O’Brien said of the decision to use Hodges. Penn State was left short-handed periodically throughout Saturday’s game because of cramping. A humid Labor Day weekend saw temperatures reach the low 80s, and several key players had to leave the game because of muscle cramps. Among them: left tackle Donovan Smith, cornerback Stephon Morris and linebacker Gerald Hodges. Bill Belton and Morris also suffered sprained ankles. Hodges had a heavy bandage wrapped on his right leg. Jordan Hill bruised his left knee, and Derek Day took a shot to the head but later returned.
Ineptitude, from page 15 no tributes, just a “moment of reflection,” which focused more on the victims of the sex abuse scandal. There were no “JVP” patches on the uniform, just a simple blue ribbon on the helmet. There were some odd scenes at the game, that’s for sure. There was Franco Harris, sitting in a suite with a cutout of Paterno next to him. There were a lot of T-shirts protesting the NCAA sanctions and the response of the Penn State administration. Saturday proved that it’s time to move forward. You can’t do that by clinging to the past. This is O’Brien’s show now. Give the new coach the spotlight. He’s worked hard. He deserves it.
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Eagles win round one with Raiders By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
five-yard pass from Long, Bartley ran in from 10 yards, Long scored on one-yard sneak, and Mitchel Struble scored just over five minutes left to play to end BEA’s scoring. Bellefonte’s Chandler Ross caught a perfect pass from Fenstermacker just before the end of the first half to make the score 14-9 to keep the Red Raiders in it going into the second half, and Buey scored on an electrifying 84-yard kickoff return. But without those early points, Bellefonte fell behind by too much too quickly to BEA’s onslaught and couldn’t recover. “We didn’t have the ball a whole lot in the first quarter,” BEA coach Jack Tobias said. “Our defense did a heck of a job keeping us in the game. We were making mistakes and the kids weren’t executing, and that was the bottom line. “We knew that as the game went on we would start to wear on them. We did a nice job of rotating guys in and out to keep them fresh, and that’s one of our goals this year,” he said. “Things started to snowball once we got that first touchdown. I think the doubt went out of our guys’ minds.” Game notes: Bellefonte was able to compile 241 yards of offense, 129 rushing (including 82 by Buey) and 112 passing on eight completions by Fenstermacker. The surprising thing about BEA’s offense, besides the 326 rushing yards, was its passing efficiency. Long completed 9 of 13 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Tobias said that a more balanced offense was one of BEA’s goals this season, and that now seems very attainable. … Both teams take to the road this week with BEA traveling to Philipsburg for another neighborhood rivalry game against P-O, and Bellefonte will visit Huntingdon. Both games are set for 7 p.m. on Friday.
WINGATE — The 42-17 final score in the Bellefonte-Bald Eagle Area game on Friday night does not tell the full story of that football game. The game was much more entertaining and competitive than a 25-point victory by Bald Eagle Area would lead you to believe. Bellefonte actually controlled most of the early action and had the early lead. Led by sophomore quarterback Phil Fenstermacker, who was replacing injured senior Jordan Fye, the Red Raiders took the opening kickoff and drove 54 yards to the BEA 10, only to be thwarted by a blocked field goal attempt by Tyler Rhodes. Then, after holding the Eagles with a three-and-out, the Raiders were at it again, this time driving 41 yards and again stalling at the 10. Another field goal attempt by Rhodes this time was good for a 3-0 Bellefonte lead. After the kickoff, Bellefonte again held BEA without a first down and again set off on a long drive. With Fenstermacker handing the ball to NuNu Buey and Doylan Deitrich, Bellefonte drove another 42 yards on nine plays to the BEA 18. There, on a first-and-10 play, Fenstermacker rolled to his right and threw a pass that was intercepted inside the five yardline by Dakota Bartley. In their first three drives then, all moving inside the 20 and all without a first down by BEA, the Red Raiders came away with only three points, where 10 or even 17 points were possible. Those points would have been important because BEA was about to right itself, and emphatically. Held without a first down so far, BEA took over on its own 23 with 9:30 to play in the second quarter and sprang to life with a 77-yard touchdown drive that gave it the lead, 7-3. Quarterback Cole Long, handing the ball to running backs Dakota Bartley, Dion Barnard, and Nate Sharkey steadily moved the Eagles down the field in 11 plays, finally culminating with a 14yard trap play to Sharkey for the score. From there, BEA would not be stopped the rest of the night. The Eagles would score on five of its next six possessions and open leads of 14-3, 21-9, 35-9, and finally 429. After Sharkey’s touchTIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette down, Barnard scored on a 21-yard pass from Long, BALD EAGLE AREA’S Austin Cowher carries for a gain as Bellefonte’s Sharkey scored again on a Nick Leiter tries to bring him down.
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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Nate Sharkey is met by Bellefonte’s NuNu Buey, who brings him down with the help of Brian Young near the 50-yard line during Friday night’s game.
Seniors aid BEA in victory over Bellefonte By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINGATE — It was mid-second quarter, and BEA, trailing neighborhood rival Bellefonte 3-0, was facing a third down and a long two from its own 45 yardline. In three possessions, BEA had not yet gotten a first down, and with Bellefonte marching the ball up and down the field, something had to start happening for the Eagles. Quarterback Cole Long took the snap and dropped back to pass. Bellefonte rushers crashed through the right side of the BEA line, and Long scrambled to his left, frantically looking for a receiver. Finally, just out of reach of the Raider rushers, he somehow flipped a basketball pass over a defender and into the hands of 5-11, 220 lb. running back Nate Sharkey. Sharkey rumbled down the left sideline for the initial BEA first down in the game. Eight plays later, Sharkey slashed in for a 14-yard touchdown, and BEA had a lead that it would not relinquish. It was the turning point in the game. From there, the Eagles were virtually unstoppable, racking up a total of six touchdowns in seven possessions, and overwhelming Bellefonte with 434 yards of offense on the way to a 42-17 victory. “We can catch passes,” Sharkey said about his usually run-oriented team. “We’ve been working on that. Our goal is to have a winning team. We have a really good offense and our O-line has been doing a phenomenal job this year. It’s great to have and nice to see.” Long and Sharkey, senior leaders on the team’s offense along with Dion Barnard, took over the game from there.
Sharkey finished with 11 rushes for 71 yards and two touchdowns (one receiving), and Long completed 9 of 13 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown. Barnard finished with a game high 114 yards on nine carries. But to Long, it was all in a day’s work, and his answer to who would think that BEA could rely on a passing game was simple: “We did,” he said. “I don’t know if anybody else did, but we knew we were going to do it. It was part of the plan today. “Bellefonte likes to bring their backers up, and sometimes they have five linemen, and the play-option pass was wide open.” So run or pass, BEA found success. “We are always going to be balanced and we’re not going to be predictable,” Long said. “We are going to be a surprise every time we come up to the line of scrimmage.” This game for both players was a positive beginning to the 2012 season. “This felt great,” Long said, “especially since it was against Bellefonte, and you know you are going to play them twice, and maybe this will carry over to the next game. And we are going to come back focused on Monday and ready to go against Philipsburg on Friday.” “This is a good start to have,” Starckey added, “and it will give a lot of confidence to the kids. A lot of people doubt us, but it is nice to have that win to start off the year.” BEA gets another local team on Friday when the Eagles travel to PhilipsburgOsceola for a big showdown, and it’s a game BEA will come into with more weapons than just a running game.
Little Lions storm Hurricanes, open with win By KYLE POORMAN For The Gazette
STATE COLLEGE — In many ways, the display put on by the State College Area High School football team last Friday night was reminiscent of their past opening games. There was the requisite bruising rushing attack, the staunch and stingy defense, the calm and collected quarterback, the hulking linemen. But one thing was noticeably different about the contest against Bethlehem Liberty High School: the result. Unlike in their previous two openers, State High came out with a victory. In front of a sizable home crowd, the Little Lions surged to a 26-7 victory over the Hurricanes. The Lions impressed with quality performances on both sides of the ball, forcing two Liberty fumbles while committing no turnovers and outgaining the Hurricanes on the ground by a whopping 205
yards. Head coach Al Wolski was complimentary of his squad’s comprehensive showing. “It was probably one of our better wins, from an all-around standpoint,” he said. No one could have predicted such a statement at the game’s onset. Following a scoreless first quarter, State College opened the second period with a lengthy drive into Liberty territory. However, the series ended when senior Ian Fennessey barely missed a 23-yard field goal wide left. On the ensuing play, Liberty quarterback Derrick Byrd connected with junior wide receiver K.J. Williams for an 80-yard touchdown to go up on the Lions 7-0 with 10:54 left in the half. The Little Lions responded to the Liberty lead in a big way, mounting two successful touchdown drives before the end of the second quarter. Junior quarterback Patrick Irwin’s composure in the pocket and senior halfback Andrew Kelly’s speed led to a 4-
yard Kelly touchdown with 3:29 to go. Senior fullback Ryan Goeke added a 1-yard touchdown burst just 172 seconds later. Kelly credited his teammates and offensive line for the late second-quarter success. “We played really well there,” he said. “We had great team chemistry.” The Little Lions continued their efforts in the second half, scoring an additional 13 points after the break. Fennessey redeemed himself with makes from 25 and 38 yards and speedy transfer Ebrahim Britton recorded a 10-yard touchdown. Similar success was found on the defensive side of the ball. The defensive line put on a clinic, holding Liberty to a mere 45 yards on the ground. After Williams’s long touchdown reception for the Hurricanes, the Little Lion secondary regained their focus and frustrated Byrd throughout the remainder of the game.
Liberty head coach Dave Brown recognized State College’s defensive persistence as one of the reasons for the loss. “We ended up getting worn down (offensively),” he said. “We made some mistakes that hurt us, which is what young football teams do.” The Little Lions emphatically countered doubts many had about their offense coming into the season. Irwin went 8 for 14 for 73 yards, while nine Lions combined for 247 rushing yards on 47 attempts. Both teams will face stiff competition in their respective September 7 contests, with Liberty set to face against District 11 rival Whitehall and State College slated to go up against talented Central Mountain. In other area games played Friday night: ■ Juniata 45, Penns Valley 7: Juniata piled up 38 first-half points to rout the Rams in their season opener. The Indians
grabbed a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, by capping an 11-play, 51-yard drive with a Josh Newcamp 5-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the wheels came off for the Rams. The Indians scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, one through the air and one via turnover to take a commanding 38-0 lead at the intermission. The Rams had three fumbles in the first half to go along with two interceptions. They were also penalized six times for 45 yards. ■ Line Mountain 56, P-O 0: Turnovers were the story as Line Mountain routed PhilipsburgOsceola in the season opener for both squads. The Mounties fumbled four times and had a pair of interceptions in the contest. Line Mountain grabbed a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and tacked on 35 points in the second to bury P-O. There were very few highlights for the Mounties, who had less than 100 yards in total offense.
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Week 2: BEA squares off with P-O By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH and JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — The Bald Eagle Area and PhilipsburgOsceola football teams had completely different experiences in their respective season openers last Friday night. BEA came alive in the second quarter against visiting Bellefonte and pulled away for a 42-17 victory. The Eagles displayed a balanced attack, did not turn the ball over, and generally played a very solid game against the Red Raiders. On the other hand, the injury-hobbled Mounties stumbled badly agains visiting Line Mountain. P-O turned the ball over six times — four on fumbles — fell behind by 49 points at halftime and finally fell to the Eagles 56-0. Line Mountain allowed P-O only 89 total yards in the game and only two complete passes for a total of 17 yards. Line Mountain put the game out of reach with five touchdowns in the second quarter. BEA was led by its seniors on offense. Quarterback Cole Long completed 9 of 13 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown and also contributed 61 yards rushing. Dion Barnard led the bruising BEA rushing game with 114 yards on 9 carries. He was followed by Nate Sharkey’s 71 yards on 11 carries and Dakota Bartley’s 36 yards on 9 carries. In all, BEA ran the ball for 326 yards on the ground and finished the game with 434 yards of total offense. P-O got 37 yards on 3 carries from Mike Wilson, and 25 yards on 7 carries from Nick Gray. Quarterback Caleb Pepperday completed 2 of 16 passes for 17 yards. On paper, then, BEA would seem like a solid favorite in this game, but based on only one week that would be premature. P-O with a week of rest could begin to get healthy (they were missing three two-way starters against Line Mountain), and P-O in recent years has had the upper
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CLEARFIELD (1-0) AT PENNS VALLEY (0-1) SPRING MILLS — Penns Valley’s season opener last week against Juniata turned against the Rams in almost the blink of an eye. Trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter, Penns Valley gave up five turnovers in the second quarter alone that allowed Juniata to score 31 points and jump out to a 38-0 halftime lead. At one point, Juniata scored 23 points in just over one minute of playing time, and the second-quarter outburst led to a 45-7 Juniata win. Now, the multi-faceted offense of Clearfield is coming to visit, and the Rams will have to quickly regroup. Clearfield is led by all-purpose athlete Christian Lezzer, who had quite a night in the Bison’s 35-20 win over St. Joan of Arc Catholic from Ontario, Canada. Lezzer is all over the field for the Bison. As quarterback, he completed 5 of 11 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns. As a tailback, he rushed 16 times for 103 yards and a touchdown, and as a receiver, he caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Clearfield’s other quarterback, Tyler Wormer (3-3, 34 yards, TD). And, just for good measure, Lezzer also scored a defensive touchdown when he stripped the JOA quarterback, scooped up the ball, and ran it into the end zone. All told, Clearfield ran up 433 yards of offense that included 48 rushes for 275 yards by six different backs. Penns Valley will counter with junior quarterback Cameron Tobias (3-12, 84 yds), runners Taylor Collison (1039), Brighton Fegley (2-22), Dom Hook (4-13, TD), and receiver Luke Weaver (2-39). Penns Valley will obviously have to pay attention to Lezzer in order to slow down the Bison attack. They will also need to cut down on mistakes and turnovers in a game that could be a high-scoring one.
STATE COLLEGE (1-0) AT CENTRAL MOUNTAIN (1-0) MILL HALL — Usually, Bethlehem Liberty gives State College a better game than the 26-7 pounding the Little Lions administered on opening night. The defense held the Hurricanes to 249 yards of total defense, including a mere 42 yards rushing on 26 carries. That won’t bode well for the Little Lions’ next opponent when State College travels to Mill Hall to face District 6 foe Central Mountain, a 40-21 winner of Williamsport on opening night. While State College’s defense controlled the tempo of the game, the offense rushed for 247 yards against Liberty, with Andrew Kelly and Patrick Irwin gaining 77 and 75 yards, respectively.
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THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School football team will try to get on the winning track this week when Clearfield visits. State College’s running game could be a huge problem for the Wildcats that allowed Williamsport a mere 144 yards of total offense while scoring three first half scores on drives of 29, 21 and 20 yards following Millionaires’ turnovers. Comparing the two teams, State College runs a little more than Central Mountain while the Wildcats appear to have a slight edge in the passing game, but one game does not a season make, and overall the Little Lions appear to have the numbers to bring a win back from Clinton County.
BELLEFONTE (0-1) AT HUNTINGDON (0-1) HUNTINGDON — Bellefonte began the season with a 42-17 setback to cross-county rival Bald Eagle Area and looks to bounce back against the Huntingdon Bearcats at 7 p.m. Friday at War Vets Field in Huntingdon. In the loss to the Eagles, the Red Raiders managed 241 total yards of offense while the defense surrendered 434 yards to BEA. Bellefonte also had four miscues in the fray. Bellefonte’s ground game was led by Kahsim Buey with 10 carries for 82 yards while quarterback Phil Fenstermacker was 8-of-24 passing for 112 yards while throwing three interceptions. Huntingdon started the season with a 21-20 heartbreaker to Mount Union last Friday when an extra point was no good because regular kicker, Devon Claar, was deemed injured during a Bearcats’ score. Due to PIAA rules, an injured player must sit out one offensive play before reentering the game. So instead of Claar booting the possible tying extra point with 7:51 to play, the task fell to Luke Clites who proceeded to send the PAT attempt wide right. Rhett Stetchock led the Bearcats’ offense rushing for 139 yards on 27 carries but Huntingdon’s total offense amassed was a mere net 95 yards on 45 carries and a total of 159 total yards via the air and ground. What hurt Huntingdon the most was four turnovers, including one inside the 20 yard line and the lost of 62 yards on high snaps, one of which drifted out of the end zone for a safety and another two-point swing for the Trojans.
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Penns Valley to field a young cross country team By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There are very few active coaches in Centre County who have had a longer tenure than Penns Valley cross country coach Terry Glunt. There are also very few who have been as successful. Since 1990 when Glunt took over the Penns Valley program, Penns Valley has won nine district championships, been runner-up seven times and consistently has sent runners who have seen success in the state cross country meet in Hershey. It is not the championships, however, nor the state meets, that Glunt feels most strongly about in his career, which is now going into its 23rd year. It is the athletes who he has coached and gotten to know. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have won a lot of championships,â&#x20AC;? Glunt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I have had the pleasure of being around a lot of great kids, kids who have gone on to great things. One young man leading a platoon in Afghanistan. One leading a religious ministry at the university. TERRY GLUNT Another who is now coaching on the college level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The relationships with the kids are the things that I look back at most fondly. The championships are nice because what they say is that the kids set some goals and worked hard to meet them. We have always had the focus on the district championship each year, and what do we need to do, and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our motivation for us going out on the road and doing our intervals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But sitting around while they are stretching and listening to them talk and laugh, and taking those runs at a conversational pace so they can enjoy being with each other, those are the great things about cross country that I miss â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and I miss it because at my age I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run with anybody anymore. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thing about being around for 23 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been great successes and some disappointments, but the constant is go out, work hard, be with your teammates, and enjoy a lifetime sport.â&#x20AC;? As Penns Valley prepares for the beginning of the 2012 season, Glunt has seen changes in cross country at PV, especially in terms of competition from other emerging sports for athletes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I first started, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have soccer at Penns Valley, and that came around in the mid-nineties. Since then, we have been competing for the same kids a lot of times, so our numbers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my first year, we had 15 boys, and now we top out at 10 or 11. Usually, we have seven or eight, and I am all right with that. I just want to be around kids who are not afraid to work hard and who are committed to each other.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;One year we won a district title with five runners, and another with six. That just shows what an effort those teams put in.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the PV team will be young, but, according to Glunt, will still have strong senior leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team is very young,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we have some kids who have not run before and some who have but are still young. We do have two seniors, Michael Decker, who holds the school record in the 800 and who is a solid runner and who has been one of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best the last few years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we have Kyle Houser who has been steady for the last four years. I think they will provide great leadership. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things that I wanted to find out coming into this season, what kind of leadership PAT ROTHDEUTSCH/For The Gazette they would provide. How can PENNS VALLEY coach Terry Glunt talks to members of his cross country squad. these two make their teammates better? And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see how Penns Valley begins its season on Sept. 1 at the Great that works with Michael and Kyle.â&#x20AC;? Valley Invitational, a meet in which Glunt says he usually For his part, Decker is looking for a strong season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perfinds out how well his runners have trained in the off-seasonally, last year I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do as well as I could have,â&#x20AC;? he son. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit my PRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (personal records) and most of Also, Penns Valley will compete in cross country as a my races werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that great. Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make it up this Class A team this season, a fact that Decker says may help year. the Rams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve increased my mileage by a lot. This year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like being single-A because at least eight miles for my runs, if not 12 miles, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve defiweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been single-A before, but I think we can do renitely trained a lot more for this season than I have in the ally well in the district meet,â&#x20AC;? he said. past. Whatever the level of competition, if this is a typical â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to have the best season that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in cross Penns Valley team, it will be in contention for the title. country.â&#x20AC;?
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The Glass Eye: A closer look at the NFL favorites The past two weeks we have counted down from No. 32 to No. 11 in terms of my predicted standings — this week, we’ll look at the 10 teams I expect to be the class of the league. 10. San Diego Chargers: I think the AFC West is the worst division in the league — but somebody has to win it, and when in doubt I pick the team with the best quarterback. Year after year, regardless of his receiving corps Philip Rivers puts up great numbers. Last year was Dave Glass is a in many columnist for The ways Rivers’ Centre County worst season Gazette. Email — he threw Dave at buggyracer@verizon.net. 20 INTs and had a careerlow in TDs per pass attempt. The Chargers are not nearly as explosive as they were a few years ago, but I look for Rivers to bounce back somewhat. If RB Ryan Mathews is healthy, the ground game will take some pressure of Rivers as well. Overall, even with their struggles this was a top-5 offe4nse last season and I expect them to remain well above-average. Defensively, the team made bold moves to address their deficiencies — they spent their top 3 draft picks on impact defenders, and added LB Jarrett Johnson and SS Atari Bigby through free agency. I still don’t see this as a top defense, but I think they can improve to average — which should be good enough to get the Chargers to 9 or 10 wins. The schedule is not easy and the window may be closing in San Diego, but I foresee one more run from this group. 9-7 and the division title for the Chargers. 9. Tennessee Titans: Call it a hunch, but in a seriously mediocre division I think the Titans will be competitive in 2012. Last season their star running back held out and really was not himself most of the season; their QB was at the end of the line and performed average at best; their best wideout missed 13 games; and the defense only forced 23 turnovers — yet thanks to a solid overall defense, the Titans went 9-7. This season Chris Johnson should be much improved, Kenny Britt is healthy, Jake Locker takes over at QB, and I expect the offense to take a step forward in 2012.
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Defensively, a stout unit got stronger via the draft thanks to the additions of LB Zach Brown and DT Mike Martin. This is an extremely young unit that is still developing and I expect them to be just as strong in 2012 even with the loss of CB Cortland Finnegan. The real problem is the schedule — the Titans play the stout NFC North division, as well as the Chargers, Steelers and Patriots. The first six weeks are brutal — if the Titans can get to Week 7 even 3-3, they should be primed to make a run. I think there are too many tough opponents for 11plus wins, and Locker is likely to have some growing pains — but the Titans are primed to supplant the Texans in 2013. 9-7 and the wildcard for the Titans. 8. Houston Texans: The Texans finally got over the hum last year, not only recording their first division title but also dominating the Bengals and playing the Ravens tough in their second playoff game, despite losing QB Matt Schaub after their 10th game. Schaub has always been injury-prone, but if he can find a way to stay on the field the pieces are in place for Houston to have a dominant offense — Arian Foster is healthy, as is WR Andre Johnson. Owen Daniels is a very good TE, and the team drafted two wideouts to push Kevin Walter. Losing two offensive lineman to free agency hurts, but this team should still score plenty of points. The defense is more of a concern — they went from allowing 427 points in 2010 to only 278 in 2011 — give defensive coordinator Wade Phillips much of the credit for that, but such an improvement will almost certainly regress this season somewhat — expect the Texans to allow over 300 points this season, especially given some of the high-powered offenses they will face. In addition, the loss of Mario Williams to free agency will harm the pass rush — the team spent their 1stround pick on DE Whitney Marcelius to replace him, but the odds are they will have less pass rush this season. Schaub is great when healthy, but he has played a full season only twice in 5 seasons as Houston’s starter — hard to predict a full season from him. Combine that with the likelihood of a defensive regression and the difficult schedule, and 10-6 again seems about right for the Texans — and if Schaub misses significant time again, they may well lose the division. 7. San Francisco 49ers: Let’s start with the idea that from year to year, turnover differential is essentially random — teams that are great at forcing turnovers one year do not show the same ten-
dency in following years. The 2010-11 Steelers are a perfect example. The 2012 49ers will test this theory — they led the league with a plus-28 turnover margin, and their QB threw only 5 interceptions all season. The safest bet in the NFL is that Smith will at least double his interception rate in 2012, and correspondingly the 49ers will have a smaller turnover ratio. Frankly I’m still not sold on Smith and think the 49ers erred badly in bringing him back in 2012 as the starter. He does at least have a lot of skill around him — Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis, and freeagent addition Mario Manningham will keep some pressure off of Smith — but if this offense is to thrive, Smith is the key. The defense returns virtually intact, and was a top-3 defense in 2011 — and No. 1 against the run. San Francisco was vulnerable through the air at times, and the 9ers play the Pats, Packers, Giants, and Saints this season — so look for their defensive ranking to slip slightly. Still, I have no real concerns on defense, this is a stout unit and should keep San Francisco in almost every game. I still believe the 49ers are the class of the West — but their nondivision schedule is pretty rough, and if Smith takes a step back points may be hard to come by. I think San Fran will lose one or two divisional games and four or five others, and finish 10-6. 6. Detroit Lions: Many are picking them to take a step back this season, and normally I’d agree — after all, this was a terribly unbalanced team in 2011. They couldn’t run the ball consistently, they gave up tons of yards on defense, and basically their season relied on Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson playing at a superior level. I do think Stafford will regress slightly — he’s not going to throw for 5000 yards again — but here’s the thing: this is a very young team. Stafford is only 24, Johnson is 27, and 10 defensive starters are under 30 — several are under 25. In short, this team has not peaked yet. Coach Jim Schwartz’ specialty is defense, and while the Lions’ D was not good a year ago I expect marginal improvement there, especially if Ndamukong Suh can channel his anger effectively. The secondary remains a concern — they will likely give up lots of passing yards, especially in their pass-heavy division — but I expect the run defense to be much improved. Offensively, as long as Stafford and Johnson are healthy this team will score plenty of points — they are the best passing combo in the league today. The schedule is actually not terri-
bly hard — the Lions draw the weak AFC South and NFC West, and finish with 5 of their last 7 games at home. I think this is the year they split with Green Bay, and while I think they will lose a few games and still have some growing pains, I think they are solid enough win 10 games again. 10-6 for Detroit. 5. Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers are a team on the decline, in my view — their defense, while upgraded, is still an older unit and their wise attempts to address the offensive line via the draft were hampered by preseason injuries — leaving the O-line as a concern heading into the season. However, they still have the best QB in the division, the defense did lead all of football in points allowed even though they forced very few turnovers, and Pittsburgh has gotten much younger on the defensive line. Troy Polamalu is nearing the end but probably has a good season or two left, and the linebacking corps is solid. Offensively, this was a belowaverage unit in 2011, scoring only 325 points (21 of 32 teams). There’s simply too much offensive talent for this team to be a bottom-third offense again, look for them to move up a few slots in points scored — especially if Isaac Redman capably fills in for Rashard Mendenhall. The Steelers also finished 28th in turnover margin, and as mentioned before turnovers tend to even out over a few years — look for them to improve that substantially this season. Overall I look for the defense to decline a bit in terms of yards and points, but I look for the offense to score a bit more and for the Steelers to improve their turnover ratio — I don’t think they are a 12-win team, but I think they are good enough to win the AFC north 1 more time at 11-5. 4. Philadelphia Eagles: Philly was in many ways the NFL’s unluckiest team in 2011 — they finished eighth in points scored and 10th in points allowed, they gained 400-plus yards in eight games and only allowed 400-plus twice — yet they started 3-6 and could only fight back to an 8-8 record. Philly finished 30th in turnover ratio, after finishing fifth and second in 2009 and 2010 — as mentioned above, expect some improvement in this area. Offensively, the team is explosive as long as Michael Vick is healthy — they have a top RB in DeSean Jackson, three capable wideouts and a good TE in Brent Celek. Since 2000 Andy Reid’s offense has been in the top 12 in scoring all but two years — he knows how to score points, and I see no reason to expect a serious
decline in 2012. The only worry is Vick — he hasn’t played more than 12 games since he joined the Eagles, and he needs to find a way to stay on the field for the Eagles to really excel. Defensively, the team struggled against the run but spent their top three draft picks (all amongst the top-60 in the draft) on front-seven defenders. This should pay immediate dividends in terms of QB pressure and run containment. The team defended much better in the second half of 2011 and I look for that to continue in 2012. I see the Eagles as an 11-5 team in the tough NFC East and they should win the division. 3. Atlanta Falcons: This division is typically wide open, but I think Atlanta is primed to claim it in 2012. The Saints are in turmoil, the Panthers aren’t quite ready, and the Bucs are just picking up the pieces ... and let’s not forget, Atlanta has plenty of offensive talent — they have scored 400+ points the past two seasons, and QB Matt Ryan seems to be hitting his prime. Roddy White and Michael Turner are starting to age a bit, but young WR Julio Jones should take over as the top receiver this season and the offense should not miss a beat. The Falcons allowed 350 points in 2011, a below-average figure. Atlanta acquired Asante Samuel to shore up the pass defense, but did not address the defense through the draft — so I do not expect much improvement on this side of the ball. Atlanta was decent against the pass but vulnerable to the run, which cost them in their playoff game against the Giants. Atlanta has some flaws but they have the makings of a great offense, and should have the talent to win the division. 11-5 for the Falcons. 2. Green Bay Packers: I’m not going to spend much time discussing Green Bay’s offense — with their receiving corps, as long as Aaron Rodgers is healthy this is one of the top 2 or 3 offenses in the league, and should be for several years. Green Bay has proven that you can win in today’s NFL without a consistent running game, I see no reason to expect less this season. Defensively, it’s another story — despite going 15-1, the Packers were absolutely torched through the air last year. Now, part of that was teams playing from behind ... but they also allowed 10 teams to rush for over 100 yards, and they recorded only 29 sacks. Only their plus-24 turnover differential kept them from really getting run over — and we’ve discussed turnovers already. To their credit, the Pack-
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Plenty of golf tournaments lined up for September This year’s Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation Golf Event will be held at noon on Sept. 28 at the Elks Country Club in Boalsburg. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The event is a four-man scramble format. Cost is $100 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, dinner and various awards. There will also be a putting challenge on the practice green, two long drive contests, closest to the pin challenge and a chip-in challenge on the practice green. John Dixon writes a To register, call weekly golf column (814) 238-8138 or send for The Centre a check made out to County Gazette. He WFEEF to Wildlife For can be reached at Everyone Endowment jwd1@psu.edu. Foundation, 341 Science Park Road, State College, PA 16803. Entry form and payment due by Sept. 3. For hotel reservations, call (814) 238-8138.
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BELLEFONTE WRESTLING ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT The Nittany County Club plays hosts to this year’s Bellefonte Wrestling Association Golf Tournament on Sept. 29 “The Bellefonte Wrestling Association is conducting a golf tournament with the goal of raising money for a scholarship for a prospective senior student-athlete and/or manager scholarship to be awarded each year,” explained Red Raiders’ wrestling coach Mike Maney. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $50 for Nittany Country Club members and $65 for non-members. Anyone interested in golfing, tee hole sponsorship, forms, donations or information should email Maney at mmaney@ basd.net or visit the school’s wrestling web page.
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Glass Eye, from page 22 ers clearly realized they had a problem — they spent their top-5 draft picks on defense, and both LB Nick Perry and CB Casey Hayward should be immediate contributors. This still won’t be an above-average defense, but they should give up less yards than in 2011. They won’t score 560 points again (they likely won’t even get to 500), and they won’t win 15 games, but they should allow less than 360 points this time and still win 12 games. Call it 12-4 and the top NFC seed again for the Packers. 1. New England Patriots: Much like Green Bay, I’m going to skip over the offense for the most part — the Pats have the best QB in the game, the best two tight ends, the best possession receiver, and have been a top-10 offense for 8 straight years ... unless Brady gets hurt, this team will score.
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Golf Tournament will take place at 1 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Penn State Golf Courses. There will be a shotgun start. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Dinner will follow at the Nittany Lion Inn. Entry fee is $125 per golfer. Dinner tickets, without golf, are $25 per person. For additional information, please contact Paul Peworchik at (814) 863-3746 or email pjp@psu.edu.
Mifflinburg police officer Trevor Fetterman saved his best shot for the finals and his 304-yard drive off the 15th tee at the Bucknell Golf Club proved to be the winner in the Second annual Long Drive Contest to benefit the Donald L. Heiter Center in Lewisburg. Under gray skies that threatened to add to the deluge that washed the course only hours earlier, Fetterman advanced through two preliminary rounds and squared off against Brett Hoffmaster and the junior champion Josh Kahl in the finals. In the best of four tries finals, Kahl failed to find the fairway and Hoffmaster’s lone qualifying shot measured 273 on the rainsoaked fairway that provided no roll. Organized as a fundraiser to benefit the Heiter Center, contestants were required to raise a minimum sponsorship of $250 in order to participate. The 11-player final field was challenged to raise the most money by tournament chairperson, Jeff Ranck and his wife, Deb. The Ranck’s offered the use of their Myrtle Beach condo and Golf Pennsylvania arranged for three days of golf for a foursome to the contestant that produced the most in pledge sponsorships. Players solicited sponsorships from family, friends and colleagues in the form of either a flat amount or an amount per yard driven on the player’s best effort. Bucknell wrestling coach Dan Wirnsberger copped the “Big Dog Grand Prize” by raising the most donations. In total, the 11-man field raised close to $11,000 which Ranck called spectacular. Both Wirnsberger and Tom Marks raised over $2,000. Wirnsberger’s best effort in the contest was 283 yards. “I’m completely blown away by what these guys have done,” Ranck said. “We can’t thank them enough for coming out here and entertaining us and at the same time, help raise the badly needed funds to support the Heiter Center.
STATE COLLEGE ELKS CHARITY GOLF OUTING The State College Elks Country Club Charity Golf Outing will be held on Sept. 9 in Boalsburg. Registration begins at 7 a.m. 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.
AROUND THE LINKS COMING UP ACES State College’s Roger Coplan recently connected for his third career hole-in-one at the Centre Hills Country Club. Coplan aced the No. 4 hole at Centre Hills using a 6 hybrid on the 152-yard hole. The ace was witnessed by Steve Moyer, Steve Grim and Joe Gordon.
P’BURG TWILIGHT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP County National Bank defeated the Philipsburg VFW to win the 2012 Men’s Golf League title. The team, captained by Jeff Herr, included members Mike LaFuria, Lou LaFuria, Jarrod Benton, Ryan Dobo and Al Herr. Members of the second-place VFW team weree Keith Hahn, Dave Arnold, Mike Healey, Stan LaFuria, Hayden Hayward, Denny Shealer and Tom Scott. CNB also won the regular season title, 131.5 to the VFW’s 128.5 points. The remainder of the standings were: J.J. Powell (128), Dixon’s Auto Body (124), Anderson Insurance (109), Snappy’s (99.5), Maxsam Drilling (98.5), Frank’s Flooring (97.5), Jones Insurance (92.5) and Geotech (91). New England’s defense, however, has been getting worse — their yards-allowed rank has gone from 10 to 11 to 25 to 31 the past 4 years. Bill Belichick took decisive action, spending four top-90 picks on defense, particularly in the front seven. This still will be an average defense at best, but they should allow a few less yards in 2012. The biggest factor in the Pats’ favor, however, is the schedule. Their division is, in my opinion, terrible and their non-division foes are fairly weak this year. They do have three tough road games in the first 6 weeks (Tennessee, Baltimore, Seattle) — but if they win all of those, they could realistically be looking at a 16-0 season. I think they will drop one of those games, and maybe one other upset along the way ... but I think 13 wins is the low end for this squad. I’m going to say 15-1 for the Pats this season as they should run away with the top seed in the AFC.
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Bucknell Golf Club’s Tim Harpster posted a 3-over par 73 to win his second NCPGA Senior Tour event of the season. He nipped fellow Bucknell member Al Kline Jr., who shot 76 in his NCPGA senior tour debut. Danville’s Steve Leitzel was third with 78 in the 50- to 59-year-old age division. Dr. John Pagana, of the host club, shot 78 to set the pace for the 60- to 69-yearolds. He nipped David Werner of Eagles Mere by a stroke. Bucknell’s Dick Williamson was third with 79. Nittany’s Chuck Colyer carded a round of 81 for third place. Nittany Country Club’s Ron Horner posted an 86, while Hank Haranin, also of Nittany Country Club, carded a 102. Al Kline, Sr. led the way among the 70to 79-year-olds with a 76. Bucknell’s Dick Beck was second with 77. Boyd Mertz, of the Bucknell Golf Club, continued his dominance among the 80 and over set with an 85 but was just one shot better than Dr. John Arbogast, Jr. Nittany’s Sam Markle carded a round of 96 for a fifth place finish. At the event held at Belles Springs Golf Course in Mackeyville, local finishers were: Richard Knepp, (Nittany Country Club), 41-46-87 and Alan Capparelle (Nittany), 45-43-88 in the 50- to 59-year-old age bracket. In the 60- to 69-year-old group, local finishers were: Chuck Colyer (Nittany) with a 39-43-82 and Tom Crater (Nittany) with a 42-46-88. In the 70- to 79-year-old group Bill Kennedy (Nittany) shot 45-42-87 while in the 80 and older group Tim Roberts (Nittany) shot a 47-42-89 and Sam Markle (Nittany) shot a 47-48-95.
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Nittany Notes: Women’s volleyball team beats Stanford, Texas By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — What a weekend it was for the Penn State women’s volleyball team. The fourth-ranked Lions swept No. 2 Texas in the finals of the Rockvale Outlets Nike Big Four Volleyball Classic on Saturday night in Rec Hall, 25-22, 25-21, 25-22. The Lions, now 5-0 for the season, we’re led by tournament MVP Ariel Scott with 12 kills while Deia McClendon swatted 11. Micha Hancock also had five kills to go along with 34 assists. On Friday, Penn State defeated Stanford in a tense, five set match, 25-13, 25-27, 2523, 23-25, 15-13. Scott had 26 kills, McClendon 16, and Katie Slay had 10. Hancock had 52 assists and three aces in the match. It was Penn State’s first win against Stanford since the 2008 NCAA championships. McClendon and Hancock joined Scott on the All-Tournament Team.
WOMEN’ SOCCER GOES TO 5-1 Christine Nairn scored the winning goal late in the second period of overtime on a free-kick to give Penn State a 2-1 win over the Mountaineers late Friday night. Nairn’s goal came with just 1:22 left in the period, and she beat the WVU goalie with a shot low in the left-hand corner. Earlier, PSU’s Tani Costa gave Penn State an early 1-0 lead, but WVU tied it when Kate Schwindel chipped in a goal over the head of Lion goalie Erin McNulty
to tie the game. McNulty recorded five saves, and West Virginia had 17 shots, six of them on goal. Penn State had a slightly easier time on Sunday, shutting out Pitt 3-0 for the championship of the WVU 90 Minute Classic. Seniors Maddie Evans and Costa scored first- half goals, and Nairn scored an insurance goal in the second half as the eighthranked Lions improved to 5-1 for the season. Penn State improved its record to 9-0 all-time against the Panthers.
MEN’S SOCCER LOSES FIRST Penn State lost to No. 21 Georgetown on Sunday afternoon to fall to 3-1 for the season. Georgetown controlled the game, getting 20 shots to Penn State’s eight. Georgetown’s Jimmy Nealis was responsible for the first score in the game when he fired a hard shot that caromed off the post, hit a PSU defender, and bounced back into the goal. Penn State’s Marvin Ledgister tied the game with his first goal of the season in the second half, but Brandon Allen responded for the Hoyas with the game-winner in the 54th minute.
FIELD HOCKEY TOPS LAFAYETTE Kelsey Amy, Ashtin Klinger, and Brittany Grzywacz all scored goals as Penn State (31) defeated Lafayette 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. Amy’s goal came just 26 seconds into the game, and Klinger’s proved to be the game-winner late in the first period.
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Local sports briefs From Gazette staff reports
United Way Golf Tournament scheduled 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. For more information, call (814) 8633746 or email pjp@psu.edu.
Rotary Golf Tourney set 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, four-person 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-tourna-
ment 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.
Milesburg Little League to hold elections MILESBURG — Milesburg Little League will be holding its election of new officers at 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the West Penn Fields in Milesburg. Nominations will be accepted from now until Sept. 7.
Please attend if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a board member. For more information, email djbasalla@ msn.com or msk9@psu.edu.
Elks Tourney slated for Sept. 9 STATE COLLEGE — The State College Elks Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the State College Elks Country Club.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., with dinner to follow at 6 p.m. For more information, call Dwayne Rush at (814) 574-0608.
State Soccer Shoot set for Oct. 21 BOALSBURG — The State Elks North Central District Soccer Shoot will take place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Mount Nittany Middle School in Boalsburg. This competition will be available to
those district participants who won at the local lodge levels in the under 8, under 10, under 12 and under 14 age groups. For more information, call (814) 5748920.
Tennis program offered STATE COLLEGE — Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fall tennis programs for youth through adults in September. Youth tennis programs including quick start, beginner and match play provide a wide range of skill level instruction and game play. Cardio tennis, adult tennis and Sunday
socials open the door to new and more advanced players to improve their skills and meet new people. Class start dates and locations vary, for more information on CRPR tennis including locations, dates and times. To register, visit www.crpr.org and call (814) 231-3071.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Klemick’s works on display at Schlow From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The shadowed interior of a Centre County barn. A fogshrouded field in California’s Point Reyes. The looming passage of a double-decker in the London twilight. Dawn-lit mist on Kenya’s Mara River. The interplay of light, shape, and color holds a central role in Mark Klemick’s extraordinary photographs, on exhibit at Schlow Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery from Sept. 6 through Sept. 28. The juxtaposition of core elements has been fundamental to all of Klemick’s creative pursuits, from neon sculpture and stained glass to oil painting and jewelry. His long involvement with photography, a constant throughout his explorations in other media, is strongly influenced by his early study of optics — lenses, light, reflection, refraction. As an engineer in the fields of robotics and automation, Klemick focuses on each detail of structure, connection, relationship, and movement. In creating photographs, he brings that same close attention to the interaction of light, shape and color in the world around us. The beautiful uncropped images in this exhibition show the visual essentials of each object or scene — what was apparent, whole, in a single moment.
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CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3449 Thursday, Sept. 6 Public Domain Friday, Sept. 7 Wilgus & Bishop, 6 to 8 p.m. My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Giants of Science, 10:30 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Sunday, Sept. 9 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, Sept. 9 Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM (814) 349-8850 Thursday, Sept. 6 The Jameson Boys, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Phil Haynes’ No Fast Food, featuring Dave Liebman & Drew Gress
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.
Needles Night — Bring your needlecraft projects to share ideas and tips with others at 6 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Any skill level and challenging projects welcome. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org
THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, Sept. 6 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Team Trivia, 9 to10 p.m. Karaoke, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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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, Sept. 15. The PA Room will be closed for staff training on Thursday, Sept. 20. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.
Night Sky Viewing — View the night sky through telescope from 8 to 9 p.m. at Boat Launch #2 on West Side Road, Black Moshannon State Park, Route 504, Phillipsburg. Talk — Gwen Mouliert will give a talk, “Proclaiming His Word,” at 7 p.m. at the Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Gwen Mouliert is a noted author, evangelist, pastor and teacher who travels extensively. Call (814) 355-9588. Opening Reception — An encore opening reception “A Closer Look” celebrates a photographic botanical series by Gerald Lang and Jennifer Tucker will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Green Drake Art Gallery, 101 W. Main St., Millheim. Lang and Tucker are also herbalist and will present an artist’s talk at 8:30 p.m. about the nutritional use of plants. Enjoy light refreshments and live music by Hanna Bingman and Karl Leitzel. Call (814) 349-2486 or email at greendrakeart@gmail.com. Visit the website at greendrakeart.com.
GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE Thursday, Sept. 6 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.12 Bisquit Jam, 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 Nature Program for Small Children — An interactive program designed for children ages 3-5 will explore topics through crafts, stories, short walks and nature games. Dress for the weather. The event is from 10-11:30 a.m. at Bald Eagle State Park, at the Environmental Learning Center, 149 Main Park Road, Howard. Pre-registration required. Call (814) 625-2775. Lego Club — Build with Lego bricks from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Hooks and Needles — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3 and younger are available from 2 to 3 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is appealing apples. Story-time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. STEM Discovery Project — Science projects and self-guided study of science concepts for the entire family to explore will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 Talk — Gwen Mouliert will give a talk, “Proclaiming His Word,” at 9:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. at the Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Gwen Mouliert is a noted author, evangelist, pastor and teacher who travels extensively. Call (814) 355-9588. Kayaking 101 — Learn how to kayak and the basic paddles and how to be safe while on the water from 10 a.m. to noon at Boat Launch #1, Black Moshannon State Park, Route 504, Philipsburg. Schoolhouse Days — Discover facts about the lumber industry and what it was like to go to school in a one-room schoolhouse from 1 to 2 p.m. at the one-room schoolhouse near the concession store, Black Moshannon State Park, Route 504, Phillipsburg. Saturday Sunday School — A one-day
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INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Sept. 6 DJ Manik Mike, 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 DJ Cashous, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Jason & Greg Acoustic, 10 p.m. KILDARE’S IRISH PUB, 538 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 272-0038 Thursday, Sept. 6 Jared Stillman from Table Ten, 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Chris Good, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Ken Volz, 7 to 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, Sept. 6 Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Trivia, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Thursday, Sept. 6 Jason & Dan, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Dom & the Fig, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 My Zero Hero, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 2Twenty2, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 Open Mic Nite, 9 p.m. To midnight Low Jack Tuesday, Sept. 11 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3858 Thursday, Sept. 6 Team trivia, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Dave Joyce Band, 10:30 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, Sept. 6 My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 Atomic Supersonic, 10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Hot Dog Cart, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 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 list 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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What’s Happening, from page 25 Vacation Bible School for children in Kindergarten through second grand and third through fifth grade will include Bible lesson, music, crafts, games and snacks from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the New Hope United Methodist Church, Route PA 144, Axemann.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 Talk — Gwen Mouliert will give a talk, “Proclaiming His Word,” at 9 a.m. at the Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Gwen Mouliert is a noted author, evangelist, pastor and teacher who travels extensively. Call (814) 355-9588. Rhoneymeade — Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden will be open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Call (814) 206-6430 or visit www.rhoneymeade-usa.org. Great Blue Heron — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see the Great Blue Heron from 11 a.m. to noon at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come first-serve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years and old. Call (814) 342-5960. Beavers — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see a beaver lodge up close from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come firstserve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years old. Call (814) 3425960. Dragons and Damsels — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see dragonflies and damselflies from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come first-serve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years and old. Call (814) 342-5960. Ostomy Support Group — The Ostomy Support Group of the Central Counties will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. The group provides education, information and support for people who have or will have intestinal or urinary diversions, as well as for their family members and friends. Contact Judy Faux at (814) 234-6195. Heart Walk — The 2012 Centre County Heart Walk will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. Proceeds from the event will help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. Visit americanheart.org/centrewalk. Orchestra Concert — The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra Concert “London, Paris and Salzburg” will perform a concert featuring the music of Handel, Haydn and Mozart with soloists James Lyon, violin and Timothy Deighton, viola at 3 p.m., Esber Recital Hall, School of Music, University Park. Tickets cost $29, $19 and $10. Contact Susan Kroeker at (814) 234-8313 or visit http://centreorchestra.org. Scavenger Hunt — Grandparent’s Day Scavenger Hunt is designed for children and grandparents and guides from 2 to 4 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. The event is free, but donations are appreciated and help support Millbrook Marsh Nature Center programs. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Officer Election — The Milesburg Little League Election of Officers will be held 6 p.m. at the West Penn Fields in Milesburg.
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 7. Please attend if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a board member. Contact Don Basalla at djbasalla@msn.com or Mark Kresovich msk9@psu.edu.
MONDAY, SEPT. 10 Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 are available from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Knit Wits — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit or crochet from 6 to 7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Beginner and experienced crocheter or knitter are welcome. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bellefonte Aglow — Speaker Gwen Mouliert will give a presentation during a breakfast at 9 a.m. at Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 3592783. For reservations Call Karen at (814) 357-5855 or email Jean at jngilm@verizon.net Youth Tennis — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers Youth Quickstart Tennis designed for learning tennis using specialized equipment, shorter courts and modified scoring all tailored to age and size. Classes will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through October 10 at Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Road, State College. The cost is $70 for Centre Region residents and $105 for non-Centre Region residents. Registration is required. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Breast Cancer Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m.in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Cheri Woll at (814) 231-7005 or email at cwoll@mountnittany.org. Beginner Tennis Lessons — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers a youth beginner tennis where participants learn the basics of tennis including forehand, backhand, serving and volley skills. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through October 10 at Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Road, State College. The cost is $70 for Centre Region residents and $105 for non-Centre Region residents. Registration is required. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Start Smart Youth Football — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers a Start Smart Football where children ages 5 to 7 learn the basic motor skills necessary to play organized flag football. Parent or guardian participation is required. Classes will be held from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through October 15 at Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Road, State College. The cost is $44 for Centre Region residents and $66 for non-Centre Region residents. Registration is required. Call (814) 2313071 or visit www.crpr.org. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser Street #1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 will feature a rhyme time theme from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre-
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12 Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 are available from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Book Babies Storytime — Books, music and language building activities to stimulate a child’s brain growth will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3 and younger are available from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is Did your garden grow? Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser Street #1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Support Group — A support group sponsored by Helping Empty Arms Recover Together (HEART) meets monthly for women who have experienced fertility issues or pregnancy loss. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.at Choices, 2214 N. Atherton St., Upper Level, State College. Email info@heartofcpa.org, or visit heartofcpa.org. Start Smart Golf— The Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers a Start Smart Golf program that teaches children ages 5 to 7 how to play golf. Parent or guardian participation is required. Classes will be held from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 17 at Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Road, State College. The cost is $44 for Centre Region residents and $66 for non-Centre Region residents. Registration is required. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Children’s Nature Program — Knee High Naturalists offered by the Centre Region Parks and Recreation features “Marvelous Mammals” at 10:30 a.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 offers an educational setting to explore the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Programs include both indoor and outdoor activities. The cost is $6 for Centre Region residents and $9 for non-Centre Region residents. Advance registration is required. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff
10th Annual Pine Glen Fire Company
Dice Run & Pig Roast THE LAST RIDE! Saturday September 8, 2012 Registration is from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Pine Glen Fire Hall, Route 879 between Moshannon and Karthaus. Ride is from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm with the pig roast to follow. This will be THE LAST RIDE. Lets make it the best one. Bring your motorcycle, classic car, friends and celebrate 10 years of a great event. Ride through some of the most beautiful country our area has to offer with your friends from Pine Glen. The ride is approximately 115 miles along the Pa Wilds Elk Scenic Drive. PRIZES: High Roller: $125, Runner Up: $75, Low Roller: $25 (increases if registration is over 100). Door prizes, 50/50 chances will be available.
$15.00 (Includes ride, meal & door prizes) $8.00 (Meal Only) For More Information Call: Matt @ 814-387-6524 Jayson @ 814-387-0208 Benefit: Pine Glen Volunteer Fire Company
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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 Greens meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Monday of every month at Webster’s Café & Bookstore, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. 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
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Recruiter interest in Career Days up from last year From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Last year, Penn State’s Fall Career Days, hosted by Penn State’s Career Services, welcomed recruiters from 500 companies around the nation to the University Park campus. So far, the 2012 Fall Career Days recruitment numbers have exceeded that total by 9 percent from this time last year. “Since last November, all activity has steadily increased between 6 to 9 percent, from each of the Career Days to oncampus interviewing,” Jeff Garis, director of career services, said. “We’ve been really vigilant with recruitment numbers, and everything is showing an increase.” The 2012 Fall Career Days begin Tuesday, Sept. 11, and end Thursday, Sept. 13. As
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GREGG BUTTERWORTH, a 2012 CPI graduate in heavy equipment operations from the Bald Eagle Area School District, assisted the groundbreaking using one of CPI’s excavators. While attending CPI, Butterworth was a SkillsUSA officer and was awarded the 2012 Outstanding HEO Student Award and the Glenn O. Hawbaker Memorial Award. Butterworth is currently employed by Maxwell Trucking as an equipment operator. Speakers at the groundbreaking included: Henry Yeagley, JOC chairman; Dan Fisher, superintendent of record; Tom Songer II, president of the CPI Foundation; Commissioner Steve Dershem; State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff; Dan Hawbaker, chairman of the Futures in Motion Capital Campaign.
of Aug. 23, career services noted registration of 515 organizations, which is a 9 percent increase compared with the same time last year. So far, on Tuesday, 201 nontechnical full-time career organizations will be represented. On Wednesday, 220 internship/ co-op organizations are expected, and on Thursday, Sept. 13, career services anticipates representation from 325 technical, full-time organizations. “We meet with employers face-to-face regularly and they are consistently acknowledging Penn State’s academic integrity and the quality of the graduates that come from here,” Garis said. “This hasn’t changed throughout the last few months and it’s only driving our recruitment. Penn State students are very marketable to employers.”
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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED AUGUST 13-17, 2012 BELLEFONTE John T. Fox to Sean D. Holt, 260 N. Thomas St., $152,000. Susan D. Boardman to Matthew R. Spyhalski and Rhonda F. Spyhalski, 609 E. Bishop St., $154,200.
BENNER TOWNSHIP Amberliegh LP to William D. Semple and Rebecca M. Semple, 181 Exter Lane, $157,000. Christian E. Smith and Nyssa E. Smith to Herbert S. Blair and Cori A. Callahan, 390 Millgate Road, $300,000. Amberliegh LP to Chadler M. Jumper and Jodi C. Jumper, 184 Amberleigh Lane, $177,950. Amberliegh LP to Donald B. Bingman and Yvonne E. Bingman, 178 Amberleigh Lane, $168,500.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP Rodney A. Thompson by sheriff and Jackie L. Thompson by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 176 Circle Road, $15,000.
CENTRE HALL Shawn W. Fry by sheriff and Theresa E. Fry by sheriff to US Bank, 100 Water St., $5766.99.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Robert J. Klisiewicz and Mary M. Klisiewicz to Sherri Letterman and David Letterman, 224 Fairlawn Ave., $162,000. Marty Jo Boldin to Linda Benimeli, 211 Creekside Drive, $175,000. Kimberly A. Petrosky to Kimberly A. Petrosky, 134 Bichtree Court, $1. Stocker Chevrolet Inc. to Stocker Chevrolet Inc., 701 Benner Pike, $1.
Stocker Chevrolet Inc. to Wilbur E. Stocker Jr. and Kathryn N. Stocker, Dreibelbis St., $1. Catherine E. Reiter executrix and Natalie E. Gedon Estate to Adam T. McMillen and Jenna C. Spinelle., 134 Clover Road, $167,000. David T. Faussette Jr. and Lindsey R. Fausette to Cameron L. Frantz, 2367 jalice Circle, $185,000. Randy T. Hipp and Susan M. Hipp to Mark C. Tabaka and Jamie B. Stocker, 120 Villandry Blvd., $288,000. Patricia A. Hassler to William L Butler and Jean S. Giddings, 220 Gerald St., $125,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP North Atherton Joint Venture to North Atherton Joint Venture, 1274 N. Atherton St., $1. Joel A. Gehman and Kara S. Gehman to Aaron L. Ehrensberger and Jodi L. Ehrensberger, 3104 Williamsburg Drive, $305,000. Gregory C. Suter and Marie A. Suter to Runlian Fu, 2414 Cobble Court, $534,900. Joe Nastasi and Aaliyah B. Nastasi to Joe Nastasi and Aaliyah B. Nastasi, 1865 Autumnwood Drive, $1. Zi Shi and Yuannian Jiao to Xiaangfen Zhou, 147 Gala Drive $200,000. John W. Tomsho and Lynn P. Tomsho to Michael P Martin and Ines Aileen Martin, 106 Gala Drive, $211,900. Edward J.J. Tracey III and Mary Kathryn Tracey to Edward J.J. Tracey III and Mary Kathryn Tracey, 240 Treetops Drive, $1.
HAINES TOWNSHIP Lee A. Hockenberry and Loretta D. Hockenberry to Louise A Butler, Terry L. Hockenberry and Todd M. Hockenberry, 300 W. Plum St., $1.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP A. Susanne Marshall to Brian E. Bortz, Jennifer S. Bortz, Charles M. Cummins, Norman F. Horn and Sean P. Farrell, 116 W. Main St., $1. Carolyn J. Bender to George J. Lubert, 402 Belle Ave., $194,000. G. Marion Smith and G. Morris Smith to Patricia Hubler, 232 Belle Ave., $55,000.
MILESBURG Norman F. Lucas by agent, Norman Frederick Lucas and Norman Frederic Lucas to Rickie E. Snyder and Lacie L. Snyder, 317 Turnpike, $45,000.
MILES TOWNSHIP Samuel T. Beiler, Priscilla S. Beiler, Samuel Beiler and Priscilla Beiler, to Samuel T. Beiler, Priscilla S. Beiler, 108 Town Lane Road, $1. Samuel Beiler and Priscilla Beiler to Ivan K. Beiler and Miriam B. Beiler, 114 Town Lane Road, $1.
MILLHEIM Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Rebecca A. Fetterolf, 130 E. Main St., $119,000. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County to Timothy Latham and Neely Latham 159-1 N. St., $158,500. Dana C. Harlan and Margaret M. Harlan Edith M. Casimir, 146 Penn St., $100,000. Derek L Auman and Brittany M Auman to Richard L. Krout Jr. and Faith M. Krout, 215 E. Main St., $120,000.
PATTON TOWNSHIP Pinnacle Development LLC, Pinnacle Development 2 LLC, Pinnacle Development 2/Gregory LLC I and S&A Homes Inc., to Christine M. Holtz and Curtis A. Holtz, $360,775. Charles M. Wolf and Natalie J. Wolf to Daniel R. Hawbaker, 262 Douglas Drive, $120,000. Robert O. Held and Marielena De Araujo-Held to Robert O. Held, 421 Sierra Lane, $1. Stephen H. Mahood to Austin E. Graybill and Caitlin P. Graybill, 646-D Oakwood Ave., $187,000. Gloria J. Shenk to Joseph M. Pulaski and John A. Engleman, 109 Sellers Lane, $470,000. Loreta A. Smith and Michael Lee Smith to Charles M. Wolf and Natalie J. Wolf, 1921 Weaver Road, $109,000. Robert P. Knapik and Lisa A. Knapik to Aaron Henrichsen and Christine M. Henrichsen, 667 Devonshire Drive, $200,000. Ryan E. Baxter and Emily K. Baxter to Truluv LLC, 1931 Fairwood Lane, $175,000. Calvin J. Wagner Jr., Tracy A. Williams and Tracy A. Wagner to
Calvin J. Wagner Jr. and Tracy A. Wagner, 118 Chippendale Lane, $1. Jerre T. Harris and Jennifer J. Harris to Xiangfen Zhou, 767 Oakwood Dr., $180,000. Copper Beech Townhome Comm. Eighteen to Abdulnaser Y. A. Alfulaij and Yousef A. Y. A. S. Alfulaij, 688-J Oakwood Ave., $285,000. Anthony Deonna and Janetta S. Deonna to Anthony Deonna, 288 Meeks Lane, $1.
PENN TOWNSHIP Regina Y. Fisher to Benjamin J. Fisher, 155 Siglerville Millheim Pike, $80,000.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH Ronald R. Hubler and Barbara A. Hubler to Clair A. Godissart and Eleanor M. Godissart, 525 Keystone Hill Road, $18,000.
POTTER TOWNSHIP Bruce B. & Lynn E. Rogers Living, Bruce B. Lynn E. Rogers Trust, Bruce B. Rogers trustee and Lynn E. Rogers trustee to Bruce B. Lynn E. Rogers Trust, Bruce B. Rogers trustee and Lynn E. Rogers trustee, $1. Centre County Pomona Grange No. 13, Centre County Grange Encampment and F, Cellco Partnership and Verizon Wireless to Cellco Partnership and Verizon Wireless, $0. Mary C. Wertz and Merle Wertz to M. Donald Shawver, 156 Manor Road, $103,000.
RUSH TOWNSHIP JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC to HBS Real Estate LLC, 210 B. Street, $18,500.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP Ronald M. Rash and Tracey L. Rash to Holly Boumerhi, 270 Turkey Ridge Road, $72,500. Randal G. Watson to Gary Repasky Jr. and Leann R. Repasky, Elm Road, $1. David P. Davis and Leah J. Davis to Bryan K. Hall, Ronald E. Soltis, Daryl E. Walk and Richard B. Lewis, 316 Desert Road, $1. Carolyn R. Marburger, Carolyn R. Speelman, Terry R. Marburger, Barbara Ann Fodor, Barbara Ann Gunsallus, Barbara Ann Fishburn, Gottfried Fodor, David Emery Gunsallus, Amy Houser
Gunsallus, Tammy Jean Hummel, Sarah Elizabeth Witherite, Sarah Elizabeth Gunsallus, Sheree Lynn Holler, Chris Holler, Leonard N. Witherite Jr., Tracy A. Witherithe, James Alvin Gunsallus &, James Alvin Gunsallus, Edward Emery Gunsallus and Bonnie Noreen Gunsallus to James Alvin Gunsallus and Bonnie Noreen Gunsallus, 130 Gunsallus Road, $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP Robert N. Hines and Constance F. Hines to William P. Weaver and Pamela S. Weaver, 925 Mountainview Lane, $475,000. Todd M. Paige and Dorothea G. Paige to Celeste A. Parker, 131 Oak St., $154,900. Raylene M. Demorest-Holt and Sean D. Holt to Raylene M. Demorest-Holt, 147 Sunset Ave., $1. Richard J. Rosellini and Mikki L. Rosellin to Tyler J. Murtiff and Jill C. Murtiff, 203 Jennifer Court, $158,500.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH Michael J. McQueary and Barbara L. McQueary to Jeffrey P. Leo and Ellen Deborah Leo, 623 N. Burrowes St., $539,000. Richard F. Erdley and Nancy L. Erdley to Donald J. Watkins and Carol A. King, 875 Webster Drive, $260,000. Mary Gail Becker to Brady W. Wassom and Melanie R. Wassom, 111 W. Marilyn Ave., $278,000 J. Paul Rutter III and Anne M. Hoag to Anne M. Hoag, 528 Clarence Ave., $1. V. Star Cammpbell to James L. Rosenberger and Gloria Horst Rosenberger, 456 E. Foster Ave., $0. Richard Dirinaldo Residuary Trust, Marie D. Cornelius trustee, Thomas J. Taricani trustee, to Marie S. Cornelius, Hoanne, Dirinaldo and Regina Ramich, 107 S. Allen St., $1.
WALKER TOWNSHIP Jonathan J. Glick and Martha E. Glick to Jonathan J. Glick and Martha E. Glick, $1. Boyd C. Heeman and Debra L. Heeman to Debra L. Heeman to Lyssa N. Cromwell, 1735 Blue Course Drive, $145,900. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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4 Weeks 8 Lines + Photo only
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COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.
FREE 3 BDRM, 2 bath, garage, sunroom and sunporch, new windows, paved driveway, furnace serviced, cute yard and garden. Call (814)933-6543 for information on scheduling a time to see your new home. For $89,000 it’s a steal!!
Just 3 miles from State College, this nice 3 bedroom apartment includes all appliances plus washer and dryer. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. No Pets. Rent is $775 includes sewer & trash. Available Oct 1. Call 814-235-0513.
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104 Creekside Dr. State College, PA 16801 24 acre lot with large wood playset. 3 beds (2 above grade, 1 below) 2 baths (1 above grade, 1 below) One garage stall w/ opener and entry keypad. Less than 3 miles away from ...Wal-Mart Downtown, The highway (322), Mall. Utilities Included: Water, Trash Included appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove/Range, Dishwasher A/C Units. Only one pet allowed (approval required), and requires an extra $100/month and extra $250 security deposit. For questions or showings, please email/text me at (814) 308-2473 or call me at (814) 422-5678
2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage and a nice yard. 10 minutes to Penn State University. Exit 83 on I-99. Available October 1, 2012. $750 per month + utilities. Security Deposit required. Contact: 814-280-7061
GARAGE SALE
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ACTION ADS FRONT DESK COORDINATOR Designer’s Denn Salon & Spa is looking for a full time Front Desk Coordinator. The candidate should be friendly, warm, outgoing, responsible, computer savvy, fashionable, have NO ATTITUDE and be able to juggle numerous tasks throughout the day. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining a high level of guest service, answering several phone lines, scheduling reservations, checking-in and checking-out guests, excellent communication skills, and be extremely detailoriented. Please apply in person at 212 East Calder Way, email resume to mhooper@ designersdenn.com or by calling (814) 234-3366
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HELP WANTED DISPATCHER for trucking company., Must have experience. Good phone and computer skills. Willing to work in fast paced office. Medical benefits available, plus 401K. Please send resume and probable salary requirements to: P.O. Box 012, Bellefonte, Pa. or fax to 814.000.1111.
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1 Week 12 Lines
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MOVING sale. Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9a,-4pm.7341 Manor Heights, Bellefonte. Toys, tools, antiques, furniture, kitchen appliance, Bayou Fitness Center, lots of book, lawn furniture, dishes, girls clothes, fax machine, Computer desk, CD racks, stereos, fans, heaters, bikes, much more. No early birds
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Total value of all items for sale must be under $2,000 • Must have price of item for sale in ad • Run up to 6 lines for 3 weeks • PRIVATE PARTY ONLY Real Estate, Rentals, Auctions, Financial, Services/Repairs. Garage Sales, Pets, Bulk (firewood, hay, etc.) not eligible. No other discounts or coupons apply.
Now hiring a Full Time store manager for State College’s premiere fashion footwear emporium. Since 1975 Bare Foot has been a leader in providing Penn State students and the community with the finest in men’s and women’s fashion footwear. Applicant should have retail management experience with a big outgoing personality. Salary is commensurate with experience, monthly bonus on performance, health insurance, vacation pay, free parking space, great merchandise discounts. Bare Foot Shoes 130 E College Avenue State College 16801
EXPERIENCED COOK for Bellefonte Moose Lodge, for more information please call Donnie at 814-2806853.
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Licensed Massage Therapist The DStress Station We strive to educate and promote healthy alternatives to our clients, while working as a team. The ideal candidate must be able to perform therapeutic massage sessions through a variety of trained modalities and assist in the cleanliness of our facility. If you are a professional therapist who is willing to build a client base through referrals, attending charitable events and promoting the services of our facility, we want to talk to you! 111 Boal Avenue Boalsburg, PA 16827 Phone: 814-466-1020
VET TECH Veterinary Economics Practice of Excellence Hospital seeks experienced and fun loving Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our 6 doctor 10,000 square foot hospital is located in State College. Visit www.metzger animal.com for a tour! If you are self-motivated, energetic, reliable, and able to multi-task, we welcome your application. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please e-mail, fax, or mail resume. Fax: 814-237-1146 1044 Benner Pike State College 16801 Phone: 814-237-5333
DRIVERS WANTED Class A & B CDL w/Tank Endorsement Top competitive pay w/experience 1 yr minimum tank truck experience required Benefits: medical/dental/vision Call 717-899-5158
POWER WASHING! Local company cleaning everything. Houses, concrete, wood and more. Call now for great summer savings! (412) 346-2025 or (570) 591-1933 PA094210
MULTIFAMILY SALE! crafts, scooter carrier, canning jars, 30 years collection of gems, rocks, minerals and equipment. 124 Schoolhouse Rd. Jacksonville. Sept 7 & 8, 9-4
16HP Troy Bilt 42 inch lawn mower. Good condition. $500. (814) 355-2511 BOOTS: 2 pairs brand new leather boots. One pair pink, one pair light blue size 10. $15 per pair. 814-237-1005 WORKING stainless steel wine cooler - $50/obo. One large rolling island with lots of storage $350/obo. One 7 piece dining room set w/ leaf extension - $800/obo brand new, unused, homemade poker table $500/obo. 814-880-0287 Old electric Black & Decker lawnmower for parts, $5. Antique porcelain topped table, $35. Wood cabinet with drawer, 2 shelves, white, formica top, $15. 814-237-2024.
FIREWOOD full cord split delivered within 15 mile radius of State College. Mixed hardwoods, $140. Oakwood bark, $160. Barkless oak, $180. Any cuts under 18 inches is an extra $10 per cord. (814) 355-7911 FIREWOODred & white oak Split, delivered in Centre & southern Clinton counties. Call Bob, (814) 933-6310 POWER MAC PC 5400, like new. 15in color display, TV tuner, modem, zip drive, printer, scanner, & loads of software & games. $125 obo. (814) 466-7295
1978 FORD 1 Ton dump truck, 400 motor, 12ft hydraudic dump bed, 8,000 miles, motor rebuilt. $1,500. (814) 247-6642 FOR SALE: “As Is” 2005 Dodge Dakota Pick Up Truck 103,000 miles - Automatic- Silver - Needs transmission $3,500 obo. 814-380-1162
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