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Funding paves way for growing future of CPI
Local businessman donates required match By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
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A MULTIMODAL Transportation Fund Program grant in the amount of $910,283 was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology for improved safety at the school. Pictured, from left, are state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte; Todd Taylor, vice president, post-secondary education, CPI; state Sen. Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte; Dr. Richard Makin, president, CPI; and Jeffrey Miles, Bald Eagle Area School District superintendent.
PLEASANT GAP — Since the 201415 academic year, enrollment in the post-secondary classes at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has increased by a whopping 63 percent. It is a number that has been consistently growing since CPI’s joint operation committee decided to throw a little more emphasis on adult students in the early 2000s. This year, with 518 secondary education students and 224 adult learners on the roster, the campus is bursting with activity. With the recent announcement of some heavy state funding and a generous offer by a local businessman, the education facility can loosen its belt a bit to make room for a little expansion. On Jan. 10, state lawmakers and education officials gathered at the CPI facility to announce a $910,283 grant through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Program from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The funding will be used to improve roads on the campus and build an access road to the future site of a new health and sciences building. “We have to thank Sen. Jake Corman and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff for all the
work they’ve done to help secure this money,” said Dr. Richard Makin, CPI president. “And we also have to thank Dan Hawbaker, a longtime supporter of our programs, who will generously make the 30 percent match ($435,000) through the CPI Foundation.”
“I LOOK AT CPI as one of the most important parts of our education system here in Centre County.” Dan Hawbaker
president and CEO, Glen O. Hawbaker Inc. The match will be made through cash funding over time, making the total amount secured for the project about $1.4 million. Hawbaker said he made the gesture because he recognizes the importance of the opportunities CPI presents students leaving high school and other adult students who want advanced training in different fields. “I look at CPI as one of the most important parts of our education system here in Centre County,” said Hawkbaker. “It provides practical job-type training for CPI, Page 8
President judge to hang up robe Board chooses plan By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — For two decades, Judge Thomas King Kistler dedicated his time to resolving problems county residents couldn’t handle on their own. Now he says it will be soon time to hang up the robe. Elected in 1997, and retained again in 2007, the president judge of the county announced last week he was stepping down from the bench this year, effective at the end of his term in late December. “I have loved every single day of what I’ve done in Centre County,” Kistler said. “It’s been a
great honor and a great privilege to work here, and I’ve never for once taken my job for granted. I feel I’m a pretty lucky guy.” Kistler said he has seen the gamut of cases from across the bench, from custody trials and business disputes to murder cases and other heinous acts. The Jerry Sandusky scandal and disappearance of former Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar, both of which occurred during this tenure, grabbed national headlines. “I’ve seen an awful lot from across the bench,” he said. “Some good, some bad. But, it is a great feeling when you can ultimately make a decision and help someone with their problems and help them move along in life.” There’s plenty evidence of the good he’s done for people. He keeps a file of “thank you” notes he receives from people who have come before him in the courtroom. “That’s the nicest part of the job — knowing I’m helping someone,” he said.
for field renovation By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area School Board on Monday selected an option for moving forward with Memorial Field renovations. The architectural firm Weber Murphy Fox presented two options to the board in November for the $8.7 million project. On Jan. 9, the board selected “Option B,” which will demolish the district’s building at 131 W. Nittany Ave., a former schoolhouse that later housed administrative offices. Field, Page 6
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Ruest prepared for president’s gavel By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — In 2008, the Pamela Ruest became Centre County’s first woman to sit as an acting judge in the Centre County Court of Common Pleas. In 2018, she’s going to be the county’s first female president judge. Ruest told Centre County Gazette she will certainly Police Blotter .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 9
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miss the leadership of President Judge Thomas Kistler when he officially steps down at the end of December, but looks forward to his guidance as she begins to prepare for her new position. “I appreciate his confidence in me and I look forward to his continued guidance,” she said. Ruest said she’s looking forward to the new role. Ruest, Page 7 Community .................... 12 Holistic Living ................ 16
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Police reported 22-year-old Lauren Guiltinan, of State College, crashed her vehicle and fled the scene on Benner Pike, in the area of Rishel Hill Road, at 11:50 p.m. Dec. 13. She was found a short time late walking along the roadway. Police said Guiltinan was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and was charged with DUI and multiple traffic violations. ❑❑❑ An inmate at SCI Benner Township reported to authorities he was raped by his new cellmate during the overnight hours of Dec. 25. During the course of the investigation, the 22-year-old inmate admitted he lied about the allegations and misdemeanor charges of false reports to law enforcement authorities were filed. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone pumped $34.85 worth of fuel into their vehicle at Snappy’s in Potter Township on Dec. 26 and fled without paying. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A Pottsville woman was charged with failing to yield following a two-vehicle crash on College Avenue in Walker Township at 6:56 p.m. Dec. 30. Police said Patricia Wrona was approaching the intersection of Mount Nittany Drive and attempting to turn left. She failed to yield to oncoming traffic causing her 2014 Toyota Rav 4 to strike the passenger side of a 2007 Lincoln MKX, driven by N. Kolos, of Bellefonte. No injuries were reported. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to Elm Road in Snow Shoe Township at 12:26 a.m. Dec. 30 to investigate a single-vehicle crash. Police said Jeremy Glace, of Grassflat, was eastbound when he lost control of his 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt on the snow-covered roadway. The vehicle struck an embankment off the north edge of the roadway. No injuries were reported. Glace was cited for not driving at a safe speed. ❑❑❑ Trevor Stem, 29, of Bellefonte, was charged with retail theft after authorities said he stole a bottle of water and a pack of Pall Mall cigarettes from Uni-Mart on Mill Street in Milesburg at 6:19 a.m. Dec. 31. He was later found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and transferred to the Centre County Booking Center. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone cut Christmas lights at a Lisk Street, Walker Township residence, sometime between 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and noon Jan. 1. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A male at the Meadows in Potter Township was charged with harassment after he grabbed another male and punched him in the face several time.
The incident occurred in Building E on Jan. 5. ❑❑❑ A Bellefonte woman reported to police she was scammed out of $400 worth of iTune gift cards Jan. 5. According to police, the woman was told through a telephone conversation that her computer was at risk, and it could be protected for the gift cards. She provided the requested card redemption codes over the phone, then all communication ceased. Police are continuing to investigate.
PHILIPSBURG STATE POLICE Authorities reported a 40-year-old Philipsburg man stole a man’s daughter’s medication to trade for drugs sometime Dec. 16. With the help from the suspect’s family, the man was taken to receive help with an ongoing issue. ❑❑❑ David Waite, 45, of Tyrone, was arraigned on charges that he violated a protection from abuse order at noon Dec. 25. He was placed in the Centre County jail. ❑❑❑ Charges were filed against a 19-yearold Philipsburg woman after she violated a protection from abuse order filed by a 54-year-old Milesburg woman. The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26. ❑❑❑ Police investigated the death of 48-year-old John P. McCoy, of Port Matilda, at his East Mountain Road residence Jan. 3. Authorities said an autopsy will be performed at Mount Nittany Medical Center. ❑❑❑ Charges of harassment and criminal mischief were filed against Robert Scott Branthoover, of Philipsburg, after he pushed and punched a woman at a Railroad Street, Rush Township, residence at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 3. Police said he also broke a window at the residence. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred along state Route 322 in Rush Township at 5:39 p.m. Jan. 5. Police said Stephan Adams, of State College, was eastbound when he lost control of his 1995 Mercedes-Benz on the snow-covered roadway. The car crossed the center line and struck the front bumper of a westbound vehicle, a 2012 Subaru Legacy operated by Stephanie Russell, of Morrisdale. Adams was charged for not driving on roadways laned for traffic. ❑❑❑ Police investigated a reported theft at the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School on Jan. 6. Police said someone stole a 15-year-old boy’s cellphone from the locker room. The investigation is continuing. — Compiled by G. Kerry Webster
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Local officials discuss New Year’s resolutions By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
Have you broken your New Year’s resolution, or do you continue resisting temptation? According to University of Scranton psychologist John Norcross, who authored “Changing for Good,” 64 percent of all resolvers are still going strong at January’s end, but, six months later, that number drops to 44 percent. Millions of resolutions are set each year across the country. Some want to improve their health, while others want to make more wealth. Some vow for career advancement and others commit to spending more time with family. And, there are some who set no resolutions at all. Gregg Paladina, the superintendent of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, has set a health resolution for 2017. “My wife and I have four children. When I’m not working, I’m with my family,” he said. “These jobs are stressful and I need to take better care of myself. This year, I plan to exercise more.” Paladina said he does not normally set resolutions, because he’s generally a goal-oriented person, always working toward something. He said he had to include his own well-being, for the sake of his family, as a resolution for 2017. “Professional goals and family needs always come first, but this year, I need to make sure that I take care of my health, too,” he said. Paladina said he has also set a professional resolution for 2017 to finish the district’s curriculum process.
“Since I’ve started at P-O we’ve revamped our curriculum in every area except social studies,” he said. “Social studies will be complete this year.” Bob O’Donnell, superintendent of the State College Area School District, has set three goals — well, four — for 2017. “First, I want to get out more often … not on the town, but into our schools,” he said. “Seeing our students and teachers learning together BOB O’DONNELL always inspires and motivates me, not to mention, it’s more informative to hear their thoughts in a face-to-face manner. “The experience also gives me an opportunity to ask questions about important issues in our school community, as well as improve my understanding of what’s happening in our 13 schools.” O’Donnell said he also wants to resolve to be more “present” during time away from work with his family, and curb his fondness for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. “Last year, I grabbed more than I wished, but I’m vowing to be strong in 2017 and resist the temptation of those gold and orange wrappers,” he said. Bellefonte Area School District Superintendent Michelle Saylor said she normally does not make resolutions because she feels people should set goals for each day and make each day better than the last. Instead, she said she reflects and sets
goals for herself personally and professionally at other times throughout the year. “Generally, I try my best on both levels to make each day a little better than the day before, whether it is being more present in a conversation with a colleague, reading and reflecting more professionally, or even challenging myself to be more active or to drink more water,” she said. Saylor said too many have the tendency to make resolutions that require major lifestyle shifts. “This can set us up for disappointment,” she said. “Rather, if we resolve to make a few changes that get us closer to that ‘shift,’ we can be successful, and eventually be or do what we envisioned. Generally, that is what I try to do.” She admitted that although she is normally successful in the professional realm, she falters somewhat on a personal level. “Things like working out every day or getting more rest, I’m not very good at sticking to the plan,” she said. State Rep. Scott Conklin said he sets resolutions each year, and many of them are to assist the people in Centre County. He said resolutions are important because they are a recommitment to core principles and values. “My resolution is SCOTT CONKLIN to be even more vigilant in my public service duties,” he said.
“Whether it is helping the most vulnerable with heating issues, medical coverage or even assisting them in filling out rent rebates or registrations, I take pride in the smallest successes, as well as the major legislative initiatives.” He said he also wants to have his Domestic Violence Prevention Act passed through legislation in 2017. “I am still committed to my bipartisan bill that would give judges the discretion to place electronic monitoring devices on those who are accused of domestic violence and have demonstrated a danger,” he said. “We have yet to pass the bill and we need to.” Some follow other traditions. Centre County Chairman Commissioner Michael Pipe and his wife, Ashley, vowed to spend more time together in 2017. They’ve also started a “happiness jar,” where they write on a small piece of paper a memory of a bright spot during MICHAEL PIPE their day. “Throughout the year if we’re in need of a pick-me-up, we’ll rummage through the jar and read the notes,” said Pipe. “It’s always good to take time to remember and document the things in life that bring us joy throughout our day. We are looking forward to filling up the jar in 2017.” So where are you on your resolutions for 2017? There’s still a long way to go.
Council passes immigration enforcement resolution By GEOFF RUSTON statecollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Council says immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility with which local officials will not get involved. On Jan. 9, council unanimously passed a resolution on immigration enforcement, building on a resolution on its commitment to equity and inclusion passed in December. That resolution condemned “Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, sexism and homophobia, in rhetoric or action.” The immigration enforcement resolution states that council “believes that enforcing immigration law is a federal responsibility and it is not the responsibility of local officials to enforce immigration law.” It adds that “the State College Council will not voluntarily assist in any efforts by the federal government to apprehend, detain or deport community members.” Enforcing immigration laws, according to the resolution, would negatively affect the borough’s “commitment to non-discrimination, public safety and the equal provision of local services.” The resolution also opposes any policies that would “register or track individuals based on religion, ethnicity, national origin, nationality, or citizenship as a law enforcement tool.” It was developed with input from borough manager Tom Fountaine, assistant manager for public safety Tom King and police chief John Gardner. The resolution supports the practice of State College police to not ask victims or witnesses of crimes about their immigration status.
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, an immigration law attorney and founding director of Penn State Law’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, helped compose the resolution. Wadhia said that concerns over proposed policies since the election of Donald Trump have prompted communities nationwide to pass similar resolutions. “Since the election the fears sweeping the immigrant community have been driven by proposals by our president-elect to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — DACA — deport 2 to 3 million, and create a Muslim registry, among other proposals,” she said. “Across the country local governments have responded to this fear through resolutions such as the one being considered today.” Wadhia explained that the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court have long held that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. “If local governments are viewed as immigration agents, their ability to engage the community is severely undermined,” Wadhia said. “When a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault is too afraid to report a crime to police out of fear of deportation, everyone’s public safety is at risk.” Wadhia added that immigration laws are second in complexity only to the U.S. tax code and local officials lack the specialized knowledge required for enforcing it. “I think our immigration law is not only complex, it is occasionally wrong in the worst possible, unconstitutional ways,” council member Theresa Lafer said.
She cited historical examples, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of the 1880s and the internment of Japanese and turning away of Jews during World War II, which were legal under the law at those times.
“I think that saying we are not going to back and enforce clearly problematic aspects of immigration law is the only option that we have from my point of view,” Lafer said.
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Light Up State College aims for world record Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Centre County residents are being asked to help break a Guinness World Record by creating ice luminaries and bringing them downtown Saturday, Feb. 4, as part of the Light Up State College event. Event organizers hope to illuminate at least 3,000 ice luminaries on Allen Street between College and Beaver avenues, breaking the current record of 2,561 held by Vuollerim, Sweden. “We want to transform downtown State College into a winter wonderland and achieve a world record, but we need the community to make it happen” said John Stitzinger, event organizer and a founder of The Make Space, in a press release. According to Guinness World Records, ice luminaries are cupshaped structures made purely out of ice that hold a light inside. Instructions on how to make one can be viewed at www.lightupstatecollege.com. “Creating 3,000 ice luminaries and dis-
playing them in one location is going to be a challenge, so we are counting on everyone to make multiple luminaries in their own freezers” Stitzinger said. “We need help spreading the word to friends, neighbors and organizations to make them as well.” Community members can pick up a DIY ice luminary kit at participating downtown locations. Event organizers ask that the ice luminaries be brought downtown between 2 and 5 p.m. on the day of the event, where they will be exhibited for the community to walk through. The record-breaking moment will occur at 6 p.m. when a five-minute video will be recorded as proof for Guinness. The event is the result of a winning submission by The Make Space to the Knight Cities Challenge, which funds ideas to make communities more vibrant places to live and work. The Make Space is a nonprofit, community makerspace and workshop tailored to anyone who enjoys creating new things, sharing knowledge and work-
PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS line up outside the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona following a memorial service Jan. 5 for Pennsylvania State Trooper Landon E. Weaver, who was killed in the line of duty Dec. 30. GENE J. PUSKAR/AP Photo
Trooper lauded for his service Associated Press ALTOONA — Hundreds paid tribute Jan. 5 to a young Pennsylvania state trooper killed in the line of duty after only about a year on the force. At a funeral at the Blair County Convention Center, Trooper Landon Weaver, 23, was remembered as a hero and Gov. Tom Wolf expressed gratitude for Weaver’s service. Outside, several people held a large American flag on a hill overlooking the center.
“He joined the state police to help to make the lives of all Pennsylvanians safer, more secure, better,” Wolf said in remarks released by his office because the funeral was closed to news media. “He could have done a lot of things — he was a talented person — but he chose to serve us.” Afterward, a motorcade with hundreds of police vehicles escorted a silver hearse carrying Weaver’s casket to a cemetery 20 miles away for the burial. Trooper, Page 7
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Man charged with strangulation, assault By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com
BENNER TOWNSHIP — A Bellefonte man was arrested on charges including felony strangulation after he allegedly attacked a woman following an argument. Shortly after 4 p.m. Dec. 30, Pennsylvania State Police at Rockview responded to a reported assault at a residence on Valley View Drive in Benner Township. According to a criminal complaint, a woman at the home told police she had an argument with Steven Michael Willits, 46. The woman reportedly said that when she went to the basement, Willits grabbed her from behind and forced her to the ground. He then allegedly took her cell phone and struck her in the back of the head with it. After Willits dropped the phone, the woman reportedly said that she tried to call 911. Willits allegedly began choking her and hitting her head off the floor. She told police she was unable to breathe and that it caused her to vomit, according to the criminal complaint. The woman allegedly begged Wil-
lits to let her go, and when he did, she called 911. Police observed that she had a bruised knee, scratches on her neck and blood inside of her ear, according to the complaint. Willits was arrested at about 4:30 p.m. and allegedly told police he could not remember what happened. In addition to strangulation, a second-degree felony, he was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and summary harassment. He was arraigned before District Judge Steven Lachman and posted $25,000 bail. At a preliminary hearing Jan. 4, charges were bound over to county court. A formal arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1. Gov. Tom Wolf in October signed into law a bill that made strangulation a felony offense under certain circumstances in Pennsylvania, aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. Strangulation is considered a second-degree felony if committed against a family member or in conjunction with sexual violence. The Pennsylvania strangulation law — the 36th of its kind in the nation — just went into effect in December.
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January 24, 2017
February 14, 2017
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DEP sets Jan. 27 hearing on quarry plan By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — Residents can voice their opinions about a controversial proposal to extend the depth of the Oak Hall Quarry at a public hearing scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27. The state Department of Environmental Protection set the hearing date after receiving multiple requests from residents concerned about an application by the limestone quarry’s operators to extend its depth by 200 feet. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. A number of residents say they worry about the impact deeper mining at the quarry off Boalsburg Road could have on Spring Creek. Potential damage to homes from increased blasting is another concern. “I’m hoping that there will be a huge crowd there,” said Lemont resident Sue Smith, who helped lead a petition drive calling for the hearing. She estimated that about 50 people circulated petitions. The project is “not going to be stopped because we don’t like blasting, noise and trucks,” she said. “It’s going to be stopped because it’s doing damage to people’s houses, the water supply and Spring Creek.” Lemont resident James Marden has said that residents have “major concerns about the way a deeper quarry will affect ground water and possible subsidence and formation of sink holes.” Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC has applied to the DEP’s Moshannon District Mining Office in Philipsburg to revise its permits. According to a public legal notice, the application includes a request to increase
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THIS GOOGLE EARTH satellite photo shows the Oak Hall Quarry (gray image at center) and the surrounding area. the depth of mining at the quarry 200 feet below the existing approved pit floor elevation. The proposed permit area involves 315 acres. The current permit area is 331 acres. A spokesman for Lehigh Hanson, the Irving, Texas-based U.S. parent company of the quarry operator, said the company has done “extensive hydrologic testing” that focused on ensuring “there would not
be depletion or adverse impacts on Spring Creek.” “There is not going to be any additional impact beyond what we’re doing now,” Jeff Sieg, director of corporate communications for Lehigh Hanson, said last month. Sieg said the company, which has about 15 local employees, is open to answering residents’ questions at a hearing
or at other times. According to the DEP, the hearing will open with a brief presentation describing the proposal and explaining the permit revision process. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be required to sign up at the beginning of the meeting and will be limited to a maximum of five minutes. Written comments may also be submitted.
Local businesses receive nearly $450,000 in tax credit By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com
Seven Centre County businesses have received a combined $439,502 in tax credits through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Innovation Zone program. The incentive program is designed to support entrepreneurship in and around Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities and the growth of young companies. It provides tax credits to for-profit companies that are less than eight years old and operating within specific targeted industries such as information technology, advanced manufacturing or health care. They must be located within the boundaries of a Keystone Innovation
Zone and have increased gross revenues over the previous year. The seven Centre County businesses among 263 statewide to be awarded a total of $15 million in credits are: ■ Solid State Ceramics Inc., Innovation Park, $64,965 ■ ColumnTek LLC, Innovation Park, $49,194 ■ M-Mech Defense Inc., Innovation Park, $58,702 ■ Atoptix LLC, Innovation Park, $82,585 ■ Solid Dynamics LLC, Innovation Park, $26,113 ■ Biomagnetic Solutions LLC, Pine Hall Road, Ferguson Township, $75,358 ■ SilcoTek Corporation, Penntech Drive, Benner Township, $82,585 “Just as DCED Secretary Dennis Davin said when discussing these credits, it is
so important that we provide opportunities for entrepreneurial success throughout Pennsylvania,” said State Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Lock Haven, in a release announcing SilcoTek’s credit. “SilcoTek is a spinoff of Restek, a company that has been in Centre County for 30 years. We are proud to house both companies in the 76th legislative district and look forward to seeing them grow and expand for many years to come.” The seven Centre County companies receiving the credits are located in the I-99
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Innovation Corridor KIZ. Two Altoona companies in the corridor — Adiaon LLC ($3,346) and Professional Staffing Solutions LLC ($4,961) — also received KIZ credits. “It is important that we support Pennsylvania’s talent pipeline, from higher education to business ownership, and provide opportunities for entrepreneurial success and the KIZ Program does just that,” Davin said. “It is an important tool that contributes significantly to young companies’ ability to transition through the stages of growth.”
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Ex-PSU player Enis charged with simple assault By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — Former Penn State and Chicago Bears running back Curtis Enis was charged Jan. 4 with two counts of misdemeanor simple assault and two counts of summary harassment stemming from an October incident in downtown State College. Enis allegedly punched one man in the face and tackled another to the ground outside a bar. According to the criminal complaint filed by State College Police, at around 12:30 a.m. Oct. 22, officers responded to a report of an assault occurring near the parking lot behind the Lion’s Den, 118 S. Garner St. Officers were told the suspect had punched a man in the face. The bar owner and staff members, who said they knew Enis personally, reportedly pointed out Enis, 40, of Bradford, Ohio, as the suspect. After being handcuffed by police he was identified by his Ohio driver’s license. Police say Enis was calm and cooperative and told officers that he had been attacked and was trying to defend himself. He added that he was trying to get away from the situation, according to the complaint. Enis had lost both of his shoes and was just in his socks, police said. He reportedly had a small scrape on his left hand but no other injuries.
Two men, who police say did not know each other, told officers that they had been injured by Enis. The first man reportedly said he was in line to get into the Lion’s Den when Enis walked by him and said “It’s not worth it.” When the man turned to ask Enis what he had said, Enis allegedly punched him in the face then fled toward Calder Way. Police say bar staff attempted to restrain Enis but could not. Enis allegedly then ran toward another man in the alley and tackled him to the ground before fleeing to the parking lot. The second man told police “he had no idea why Enis tackled him,” and that he did not know Enis or the other man, according to the complaint. He reportedly suffered a ligament injury in his right knee and required surgery. Bar staff and the owner confirmed the accounts of the two men, according to the complaint, and said that Enis had swung at several of them during the incident. Enis was arraigned by summons. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1. Enis played for Penn State from 1995 to 1997. He was an All-American running back as a junior in 1997, after which he declared for the NFL draft. He was selected with the fifth pick in the first round by the Chicago Bears, where he played for three seasons before retiring because of knee injuries.
FDA approves clinical trials for local firm’s cancer therapy By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A local biopharmaceutical has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to begin clinical trials for a novel cancer therapy. State College-based Keystone Nano, which focuses on improving cancer treatments through the use of nanotechnology, was given the go-ahead to assess ceramide nanoliposome in the treatment of solid tumors. Ceramide is a bioactive lipid that has shown in laboratory testing the ability to treat liver, breast and pancreatic cancer and leukemia, but effective delivery to cancer cells in the body has previously proven to be a challenge. Research tests have shown ceramide nanoliposome kills cancer cells while leaving normal cells alone, according to the company. “The anti-cancer activity of ceramide has long been known in the laboratory,” Dr. Mylisa Parette, Keystone Nano’s vice president of research, said in a release. “Until now, however, no one has had an effective method for delivery of ceramide, which is insoluble and has an extremely short half-life in the body. The proprietary formulation we are evaluating uses ceramide integrated into the membrane of a nanoliposome to overcome these barriers and allow us to exploit the novel proper-
ties of ceramide as an anti-cancer therapy.” A nanoliposome is technology that wraps and delivers a bioactive agent on a very small scale. A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter, and Keystone Nano’s nanoliposome measures about 80 nanometers. The therapy will be tested in Phase I clinical trials at the University of Maryland, the University of Virginia and the Medical University of South Carolina. The trials will recruit patients with solid tumors and establish safe dosing levels. “This approval represents the conclusion of one phase of developing ceramide, a truly novel anti-cancer agent, and the beginning of the very important human testing phase,” Keystone Nano CEO Jeff Davidson said in a release. “We are excited by the efficacy and lack of toxicity ceramide nanoliposome has shown in preclinical testing, and we look forward to continuing to evaluate ceramide nanoliposome for human use. This is a significant step forward in the development of ceramide nanoliposome for the treatment of cancer.” The second phase is expected to focus on liver cancer, for which there is currently no effective therapy. Liver cancer annually kills approximately 27,000 people in the United States and 700,000 around the world.
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SCASD launches new district app Special to the Gazette Now, you can hold the State College Area School District in the palm of your hand. On Jan. 9, the district unveiled the new SCASD app, a one-stop resource for a community that increasingly relies on mobile devices for daily communication. Months in the making, the app combines the district’s various communication platforms into a single powerful and convenient tool. “Our overall communication goal for our school district is to improve community understanding of what is occurring throughout our schools,” said Superintendent Bob O’Donnell. “This app supports this work and does so in a manner that is very timely (and simple) for members of our school district community.” Researching school district apps nationwide and beta testing with a focus group of parents, students and teachers led to a final version that offers a variety of useful modules. The news stream relays website updates and social media feeds with fresh news and stories about the district. Directories quickly link to school websites, district departments and district employees. With a touch or two, users can receive district notifications, check district and school calendars, access staff and student resources, find grades and update emergency contact information through the Parent Portal/Home Access Center, consult menus, replenish My School Bucks accounts, view virtual school tours and call in “safe arrival” notifications for student absences to schools. There’s even a suggestion box for questions or feedback to the district. Sports also are amply covered. The athletics module opens a customizable stream of information — scores for faField, from page 1 “Option A” would have repurposed the building to be used for restrooms, concessions and locker rooms. In the plan selected by the board, locker rooms, spectator restrooms and other project elements will be incorporated into a new building under the bleachers. It includes a ramp to the field adjacent to the north side parklet. The west side bleachers will be connected to a new concourse along the south end zone. New bleachers on the field’s east side will bring the seating capacity to 3,429. Plazas will connect Sidney Friedman Park and Nittany Avenue entries on the east side, and 16 parking spaces will be included on site. An entry gate and open plaza will be located on the Nittany Avenue building’s site. An analysis by Weber Murphy Fox determined that the Nittany Avenue Building would have little impact on viewing lines from the east bleachers but that a proposed attached viewing plaza would create “a major obstruction” for viewing the south end of the field. “Obviously, the Nittany Avenue Building is no longer needed for administrative or programming space, so you have to evaluate (it) as it serves the stadium component of this project” Ed Poprik, district director of physical plant, said. “As the building currently sits it really forces the bleachers to skew toward the north end zone and creates obstructed views toward the south end zone. The position of the building really is an impediment to certain spectator aspects of the stadium, so that’s one of the factors that led toward the recommendation of option B, but certainly not the only factor.” Poprik said because of its age and design, the Nittany Avenue building would need to be “completely gutted” to serve as a stadium support facility. He said the
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STATE COLLEGE Area School District recently launched a new app to help improve the community’s understanding of what is occurring in schools throughout the district. vorite district teams, program directories with links directly to team websites, and more. The free State College Area School District app, marked by a maroon S logo, is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. If users have the previous district app, it will be replaced automatically. gutting would be drastic, down to removing everything but the shell of the building and reconstructing. “That drives the cost of rehabilitating that structure to very close to the cost of brand new,” he said. Board members said the open plaza in Option B was an advantage for allowing spectators to gather and potential future bleacher expansion. Board member Scott Fozard said that as the Facilities and Grounds Committee reviewed the options, it became clear Option A was not viable. He added that under that option, entering the stadium from the southeast side would have required going through the building, disrupting entry and exit traffic. The Nittany Avenue building, built in 1920s, was a schoolhouse until the 1960s when it became the district’s administrative center. Administrative offices moved to Panorama Village last year. It is listed as a “contributing building” in the Holmes-Foster-Highlands Neighborhood, which is included in the National Parks Service Register of Historic Places. Demolishing a contributing building requires a specific process, according to the district. The board approved on Jan. 9 a public Notice of Alteration to a Historic Structure. The property must be posted for 90 days and during that time the district must meet with the State College Borough Historic Resources Commission and notify adjacent neighbors. Weber Murphy Fox now will develop a schematic design for the Memorial Field renovations. Construction is expected to begin in May 2018 with completion in December 2019. The plans are the second and final phase of Memorial Field renovations. The first phase was completed in 2013, adding 929 seats and improving the west side bleachers.
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PSU finishes No. 7 in poll By BEN JONES Statecollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s 11-3 season and Big Ten Championship run has the Nittany Lions finishing No. 7 in the final AP Top 25 poll of the season. In the poll, released Jan. 10, the Nittany Lions are one of four Big Ten teams in the Top 10. Michigan and Wisconsin came in at No. 10 and No. 9. Much to the chagrin of many Penn State fans, Ohio State finished ahead of the Nittany Lions by one spot at No. 6. The Buckeyes failed to score a point in their national semifinal game against Clemson. Clemson finished at No. 1, with Alabama coming in at No.2. The Nittany Lions’ Rose Bowl counterpart, USC, finished up at No.3. Also released Jan. 10 were the Bovada sports book odds for winning the 2018 national title. Penn State opens with 33:1 odds to win it all.
Fiery crash closes I-80 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE (AP) — One person is reported dead in a multiple vehicle crash and fire that closed a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 80 eastbound in central Pennsylvania. Centre County dispatchers said the crashes began about 12:30 a.m. Jan. 11. The state Department of Transportation said the wreckage was expected to keep the lanes closed from the Bellefonte and Lamar exits until the afternoon. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved. PennDOT had lowered the speed limit on the highway to 45 mph due to weather concerns before the crash occurred. Black ice was reportedly a problem in several areas of Pennsylvania, even though temperatures in many areas were above freezing early Jan. 11. PennDOT said that was because the ground was still cold enough in some areas to cause wet roads to freeze. Trooper, from page 4 Weaver was shot Dec. 30 at a home in Hesston while investigating a report of a domestic protection violation. Police said Jason Robison killed the trooper and police later tracked down Robison and fatally shot him when he threatened officers and failed to follow their orders. Wolf said Weaver’s death “leaves a hole in the lives of so many people” — including his wife, Macy, his parents and his friends. Weaver graduated from Central High in Martinsburg in 2012 and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania before starting at the state police academy about a year ago. He and his wife married in June, when Weaver also joined a patrol unit in Huntingdon. Macy Weaver eulogized her husband, and top state police officials, clergy and others also spoke at the funeral. “Landon’s comrades in the Pennsylvania State Police lost a brother. And all of us lost a hero whose purpose was to serve us,” Wolf said. Weaver was investigating whether Robison had violated the order issued in April, after the mother of his 6-yearold son told authorities Robison attacked her and said he would kill her. A police affidavit said Robison texted his son’s mother after the shooting to say he “killed the cop.” Robison’s mother, Sherry Robison, told investigators she saw her son pull a small black gun from his pants moments before the shooting at their home, and watched as a bleeding Weaver fell to the kitchen floor.
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So, why hang it up? He said it’s just time. “When I was elected in 1997, my wife and I talked, and we said we’d take a look at where we are in 20 years, and make a decision from there. Well, that time has come and we’ve made our decision,” he said. “And, it’s the right one.” Kistler said he wants to do the things he enjoys “before his body fails him.” “I’m very active and I love the outdoors,” he said. “I like to mountain bike and ski. I hike and I hunt. I do a lot of stuff that an old body can’t handle that well, and I want to do those things before my body does get too old for that.” One of those “things” is to hike across England. “It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said. “And, I’m going to do it.” Kistler was elected to the bench after spending 15 years with his father’s law firm, Miller, Kistler and Campbell. He was voted into the newly created third judge position in the county. Five years later, he said a fourth judge was added. “The population of the county continues to grow, and so does the crime rate,” he said. “We have an opioid problem here in the county and that’s contributed to a lot of what’s going on in our courtrooms, but strides are being made to curb the heroin and opiod situation, and the court administration is a big part of that.” Kistler referenced the series of recent Town Hall meetings centered on the opioid epidemic in Centre County, as well as the soon-to-be-established Drug Court, as a way local law enforcement and county agencies can better educate the community of the issue, and work with the people battling the addiction. “I think we have a good plan in place, especially with the drug court,” he said. “Drug addiction affects things on a bunch of different levels. Having a separate court to deal with drug-related offenses and issues is going to do a world of good not just for our court system, but also for the entire county and everyone who lives in it.” According to Kistler, the Drug Court will open this fall, and is designed to take a less punitive approach to drug addicts and drug offenders. Although Kistler will retire his gavel at the end of the year, he said his work still is not finished. He wants to continue his work with establishing the Drug Court, as well as prep the new president judge, Pamela Ruest. “The way it works is the sitting judge with the most seniority steps in,” said Kistler. “And, I’m so glad it’s Judge Ruest. I’m very confident in her. She’s conscientious and hardworking and she’s going to make a great president judge. I’m looking forward to working with her to get her prepared. It should be an easy transition for her.” Ruest said Kistler “has been and continues to be an exceptional president judge” and that he had provided the court with steady leadership through some very difficult times. She applauded his support of her for president judge. “It means a great deal,” she said. “I appreciate his confidence in me and look forward to his continued guidance.”
“Certain goals will evolve with time, but I expect to keep our court system running smoothly, efficiently and fairly,” she said. “I will be honored to serve the people of Centre County going forward in this new capacity.” Prior to her election, Ruest practiced law and she primarily focused on family legal issues. That experience in the family courtroom leaped into her judgeship position Nov. 18. She said that was Adoption Day, and was one of the most memorable days in her career. “I finalized eight adoptions,” she said. “It was a wonderful day filled with love and happiness. We don’t get much of that in our every day jobs as judges.” But she also gets “that” when she presides over the exchange of vows. “And, of course, anytime I perform a marriage is a good day,” she said. Since starting her term following the retirement of President Judge Charles C. Brown Jr., she said she has presided over hundreds of cases in all areas of law. She was appointed to a statewide judicial ethics committee in 2012, and continues to serve in that capacity. She is also in the process of helping to establish the Drug Court in Centre Court, which she says will have a positive impact on the opioid crisis facing Centre County. She said she is constantly thankful she resides here in Centre County, and looks forward to continued service to its people. “Beyond the natural beauty, (Centre County) provides such an enriching environment for living and working,” Ruest said. “We are able to have big city experiences, such as in the arts and athletics, while maintaining small town values and quality of life.” Ruest will assume the position Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. A replacement judge will be needed, and filled by the electoral process.
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JANUARY 12-18, 2017
Local man accused of posting nude photos of ex online By GEOFF RUSHTON Statecollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A State College man has been charged for allegedly posting nude photographs of an ex-girlfriend on a revenge website. Oakes Robinson Spivey, 21, was charged last week with three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image and a summary count of harassment. Police say the photos were first posted in 2014 on the revenge website MyEx.com, where users anonymously create a profile of their former romantic partners and upload nude photos for others to view. The woman in the photos allegedly posted by Spivey did not become aware of them being posted online until August 2016, according to a criminal complaint filed by State College Police. A profile with 24 nude photographs and one non-nude photograph of the woman was initially created on the site in February 2014. The profile had more than 100,000 views and 694 user ratings, with numerous people making “rude, distasteful and CPI, from page 1 people who want to better themselves in life. The Hawbaker family and company have been supporters going back many years. I’m glad we’re able to do something and give some leverage to make a difference in local education.” According to Makin, the lengthy application process came to an end a few weeks ago when he was notified that funding was awarded. “This has really been in the works for awhile, but we felt pretty good about it throughout the entire process,” he said. “It was a relief, though, to finally know that it came through.” Work will begin this summer. It will include improved traffic flow and better motorist and pedestrian safety, as well as access points, allowing for further campus expansion — a project timed perfectly for the proposed construction of medical education building. Todd Taylor, vice-president of post-secondary education at CPI, mentioned the expansion during this week’s press conference. “The school is moving forward with a campus expansion plan that includes the addition of a health sciences building adjacent to Interstate 99,” he said. He also applauded local leaders for supporting affordable, technical-level health sciences training for central Pennsylvania’s workforce. “CPI is extremely grateful for Sen. Corman and Rep. Benninghoff’s support in securing multimodal funds to improve campus infrastructure.” Both politicians addressed the media at the gathering. “As a result of this funding, traffic flow will be improved for students and patients using the campus, and make the facility safer,” Corman said. “I’m pleased we are
disrespectful” comments, according to police. Another profile with nude photos of the woman was created in August 2014. It had more than 120,000 views and more than 1,073 ratings, with similar comments as on the first profile, according to the complaint. Around the beginning of August 2016, the woman was studying abroad when she learned from a friend about the existence of the website profiles. She returned to State College later that month and reported it to police. She allegedly said that she had sent the images to Spivey when they were dating in 2014, that he was the only person she sent them to, and that she did not give him permission to post them online. On Dec. 20, Spivey allegedly admitted to the woman that he had posted the photos on the website. Police executed a search warrant on his phone Dec. 23 and allegedly found he had sent 10 nude photos of the woman to another revenge site. Robinson was arraigned by District Judge Carmine Prestia on Jan. 3. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1. making this important investment in this educational and health care facility.” “CPI serves an important role in our community by providing the necessary training to prepare students and workers for in-demand and good-paying jobs,” said Benninghoff. “I am excited to bring these dollars back home to improve CPI’s facilities, which will ultimately expand vocational and technical educational opportunities.” Makin said funding options, including possible United States Department of Agriculture and state grant money, coupled with a low-interest loan, are being explored for the new building, and, “if all goes according to plan,” construction on the structure could begin as early as this fall. The last expansion at the facility occurred in 2013 with the addition of the Transportation Training Center. Makin said then, again with the help of local supportive politicians, that facility was paid off in record time. “We paid off that debt in less than a year,” he said. “We’re so fortunate for the support we get from our local politicians, as well as from the community. It allows us to create a better community for everyone to live in.” Education at CPI began in the early 1970s, although the cornerstone of the building reads “1969.” Originally, the school served secondary-education students from Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, Penns Valley and State College. In the 1990s, State College students began to attend the district’s Career and Technical Center. “We owe our growth to the dedication and hard work of our staff that are helping change the stereotype that we are ‘votech,’” said Makin. “It’s a term we don’t use. We’re changing the mindset of parents, and they are encouraging their kids to at least explore opportunities that we offer. It’s a great time to be a part of CPI.”
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Morgan Decker grew up in central Pennsylvania and knows that, as in many rural areas, there is a need for primary care physicians. The idea of practicing medicine in an underserved community she loves “resonates” with Decker. Now, years before she becomes a physician, Decker is helping to mold her own medical education and address health care needs in Centre County at the same time. Decker is one of five student design partners working with faculty to help shape the first full medical school curriculum at Penn State’s University Park campus, launching in the fall. These five student design partners have spent the past few months “really trying to understand the community around them” and its health care needs, said Dr. Terry Wolpaw, vice dean for educational affairs at Penn State College of Medicine. TERRY WOLPAW They’ve spent considerable time working with practices associated with Mount Nittany Health, Penn State Health and other community health care offices. They’re engaged in “patent navigation — being a patient’s travel agent through the health care journey,” Wolpaw said. They’ve also been mapping where people live, their access to health care and the overall health and wellness needs of the community. The program being designed in the process, Wolpaw said, is essentially “turning medical school on its head.” Rather than immersing students in classroom work during their first two years in medical school as is typical, the program will “give students the opportunity to be with patients right from the get-go, to help them be patient-centered physicians,” Wolpaw said. The heavier classroom work will come later. The goal is to “help students understand what it means to be physician within the community,” she said. The University Park regional campus is part of the Penn State College of Medicine, based in Hershey. The regional campus began in 2012 for students in the final two years of medical school, but this year’s launch will mark the first time a full fouryear curriculum has been offered here.
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Monstrous acts become routine By the Chicago Tribune The video depicts a level of cruelty that seems inconceivable. Yet it unfolds before your eyes: A cellphone video, posted for live consumption on Facebook, shows a mentally disabled young man from the Chicago suburbs with his mouth taped shut and his wrists bound as four people punch, cut and mock him. The story of this incident rapidly went global — yet another act of inhumanity in a city that notoriously ended 2016 with 762 homicides. Chicago police say the disabled man met with an acquaintance at a suburban McDonald’s on New Year’s Eve before being held against his will days later on Chicago’s West Side. His parents had reported him missing when he didn’t return home. The video broadcast live last week on Facebook shows him tied up in a corner as his captors cut his shirt and slice his scalp. Police say he also was forced to drink toilet water. Police and prosecutors charged four suspects with aggravated kidnapping, hate crime, aggravated unlawful restraint and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Three defendants also are charged with residential burglary and one with robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. As cruel as the behavior depicted on the video is, equally ghastly is the sound track — punctuated by laughter. The woman shooting the video belly laughs as one of the offenders slices a chunk of hair from the young man’s scalp, bloodying him. The trappings of a party surround the scene. Police say it appeared at least one of the suspects was smoking marijuana. Bottles of booze are captured on the tape. The behavior is nothing short of monstrous. Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson called the acts on the video “reprehensible” and racist. At one point, the offenders lash out against “white people” and Donald Trump. All the while, the victim sits in a corner, defenseless. He was able to get away when his captors confronted a downstairs neighbor and the neighbor called police. Police found the victim wandering, disoriented, injured and wearing shorts in the cold weather. They called an ambulance. They learned he had been reported “missing and endangered.” We leave questions of guilt or innocence to the courts. But any offenders convicted of these crimes likely will face stiff consequences for their actions, which police initially characterized as “stupid” prank-type behavior. Right. Just a bunch of kids goofing around. Police toughened their narrative by the time charges were filed, as they should have. It’s become all too routine. We have the data to prove it.
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I don’t care what you think By JEREMY FRIMER, LINDA SKITKA and MATT MOTYL For the Los Angeles Times
Dick Cheney, back when he was vice president, insisted all the TVs in his hotel suite be tuned to Fox News before he arrived. It’s not just conservative politicians who like to stay ideologically insulated, though. So do campus liberals. Consider what happened two years ago at Rutgers University when Condoleezza Rice was invited to be commencement speaker. The faculty council objected and students protested vehemently enough that the former secretary of State backed out. In the wake of the 2016 election, there’s been a lot of talk about how Americans are stuck in partisan bubbles, especially on Facebook and Twitter. Anecdotes like the ones above remind us that bubbles don’t happen accidentally or passively. Instead, many politically minded people are in a state of motivated ignorance: They neither know — nor want to know — what the opposition has to say. As social psychologists, we wondered whether liberals and conservatives were equally resistant to learning about each other’s views. Some psychology studies, for instance, have suggested that conservatives are more prone to the confirmation bias — meaning they selectively consume information, like biased news, that aligns with their existing opinions. But we weren’t so sure that liberals were any more open-minded. So we created some experiments to check. In one, we offered a chance to win $10 to participants who opposed letting gay couples marry. There was a catch: To qualify for the prize drawing, they had to read eight arguments for legalizing samesex marriage. As an alternative, they could read eight anti-same-sex mar-
should consider a spectrum of reasonable views; fake news, baseless claims and lies are not necessarily in bounds. Trump and his surrogates notoriously played fast and loose with facts and propagated baseless claims. So perhaps opponents of Trump have reasonable grounds to ignore what he has to say. Still, plugging one’s ears can prove costly. For example, during the election, mainstream media spotlighted Trump’s most unhinged moments and largely ignored his dominant message — economic populism. Focusing on coverage of Trump’s gaffes made it too easy for the anti-Trump camp to dismiss his supporters as “deplorables.” Those who feel politically embattled aren’t likely to unilaterally abandon motivated ignorance. But they should — and for their own sake. If their political opponents feel understood, they might be more receptive to hearing what others have to say. Listening to the other side could at least help prepare an arsenal of counterarguments. Talking past each other is unhealthy for our entire political system. A functioning democracy requires that citizens make informed choices — which voters can’t do if their information sources are ideologically monochromatic. Motivated ignorance replaces the marketplace of ideas with two isolated, noncompeting monopolies. It’s a scary situation if, in this deeply partisan moment in U.S. history, the one thing both sides have in common is a lack of curiosity about what the other thinks.
riage statements — but any potential prize money would be reduced to $7. Greed and curiosity were teamed up against motivated ignorance. Motivated ignorance won. Most conservatives (61 percent) chose to stay in their bubble and forgo the extra cash. And when we gave liberals the same dilemma? Slightly more, 64 percent, chose to stay in their bubble. The general trend held regardless of the issue or how we probed their interest. We asked about legalizing marijuana, climate change, gun control and abortion. We even asked about elections (including Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton). The result was the same: Neither side much wanted to hear from the other. Why were they so dug in? It wasn’t that they already knew the opposing arguments. Participants on both sides acknowledged being largely unaware of the other side’s views, and this was confirmed by how poorly they did on a quiz before diving into the rest of the experiment. Rather, participants said that hearing from the other side just felt lousy; they reported it was about as unpleasant as taking out the trash or standing in line for 20 minutes. Participants pointed to social ramifications too. In a separate study, people we surveyed said they anticipated getting angry if they were to listen to the other side, and suspected that it might damage their relationship with the person spouting off. This might explain why holiday dinners are both cherished (the meal part) and dreaded (the conversation part). Socially speaking, the safe bet is to stay in your bubble. Although our research found that both liberals and conservatives are averse to learning about the other side, it is fair to ask whether both sides’ ideas are equally worth hearing. To be civically informed, one
Jeremy Frimer is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Winnipeg. Linda J. Skitka is a psychology professor and Matt Motyl is an assistant psychology professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
401(k) not a miracle retirement cure By The Dallas Morning News The Wall Street Journal recently ignited an online forest fire when some of the early champions of the 401(k) surprisingly disclosed a change of heart, seeing that the retirement investment accounts haven’t lived up to their expectations. Why the lament? Herbert Whitehouse, a former Johnson & Johnson human-resources executive, and one of the first in the U.S. to urge workers to use a 401(k), now says he intended the retirement investment accounts to supplement, not replace, company pensions. Ted Benna, a retired benefits consultant and a so-called father of the 401(k), frets that the accounts provide savers too many opportunities to make deadly investment mistakes. Other pioneers say that because the market has changed, early, low calculations of how much saving would be necessary to retire comfortably have proved unrealistic. Defined-benefit pensions, which guarantee workers monthly checks after they retire, aren’t going to make a comeback. Plus, 401(k) accounts have worked for those disciplined (and fortunate) enough to set aside bigger chunks of their salary for several decades in the right investments. In many instances, these accounts have provided more in retirement benefits than a traditional private-sector pension would have. The reality is that most Americans — especially the working poor and those without access to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts — have woefully undersaved for retirement. And despite bull markets since the 1980s, many with 401(k) accounts haven’t amassed enough individual wealth to leave the workforce. About 52 percent of U.S. households are at risk of running out of money during retirement, up from 31 percent in 1983, according to Boston College’s Center for
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Sleep quality, emotions affect opioid addiction recovery By KRISTIE AUMAN-BAUER Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Getting enough quality sleep may be as important to one’s health as a good diet and exercise, but for people fighting addiction to painkillers, it can also lower their cravings, according to a Penn State study. Over the past two decades, the number of painkillers prescribed has quadrupled in the U.S., with opioid dependence increasingly being recognized as a public health concern. While previous research has shown sleep disturbance is a risk factor in addiction recovery to a wide range of substances, a group of Penn State researchers is focusing on the rising opioid crisis to discover how both sleep and emotions can affect the recovery process. Bo Cleveland, associate professor and Social Science Research Institute co-funded faculty member, and graduate student David Lydon-Staley, both in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, along with researchers at Penn State’s College of Medicine, found that in addition to getting enough quality sleep, positive emotions also helped lessen the cravings associated with drug withdrawal. The findings were recently published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Researchers recruited 68 patients at the Caron Treatment Center in Wernersville as a part of a larger study that included neurocognitive assessments of relapse risk. Patients had completed a medically assisted withdrawal from opioids at the
treatment center 10 to 14 days prior to the start of the study. Using a smartphone app developed by the Dynamic Real-Time Ecological Ambulatory Methodologies program in the Survey Research Center at Penn State, patients provided reports of their sleep quality and positive and negative moods, as well as their level of drug cravings, for 12 days. “A preset alarm notified patients to complete a survey four times each day, with the morning survey assessing sleep quality,” Cleveland explained. “The real-time data was then streamed to our lab to monitor compliance and data quality.” Additionally, research staff met with patients to build rapport, answer questions and manage technical difficulties. The researchers found that patients who reported lower quality of sleep also experienced higher than usual drug cravings. While previous studies have shown that sleep quality can affect craving levels across a range of substances during drug withdrawal, for the first time researchers were able to establish a connection between a patient’s positive mood and lower than usual drug cravings. “We also found that a positive mood can partially mediate the effects of poor sleep quality on cravings,” said Cleveland. The findings demonstrate the importance of sleep and how sleep disturbance is a risk factor in drug addiction recovery. “We’ve just begun to evaluate the data from the project, so we’ll also be looking into the impacts of other daily processes on relapse from drug addiction and what
Juniper Village wins 2017 Best of Senior Living Award STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline has received a 2017 Best of Senior Living Award from SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America. The annual SeniorAdvisor.com Best of Awards tabulate more than 130,000 family-created reviews to find the best quality care providers, according to a press release from Juniper Village. Of the nearly 200,000 communities currently listed on SeniorAdvisor.com, just more than 1,400 were recognized with this award. According to Juniper’s executive director, Anne Campbell, Juniper Village at Brookline regularly receives positive reviews.
Eric Seifert, president of SeniorAdvisor. com, said, “Families are increasingly looking to online reviews to find out who truly delivers great care for our seniors, not just who claims to deliver great care. “Our SeniorAdvisor.com awards program is all about celebrating the exceptional people who do just that. We’re honored to spread the word about these organizations whom families can entrust with the care of their senior loved ones.” To qualify for inclusion in the Best of 2017, providers must have maintained an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars while receiving three or more new reviews in 2016. For more information, visit www.senior advisor.com.
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GETTING ENOUGH quality sleep may be as important to one’s health as a good diet and exercise, especially for people battling painkiller addiction. happens once the patients leave treatment,” Cleveland said. “This study opens the door to further research on the relationship between
sleep, moods and cravings with patients with other substance abuse.” Funding for the project was provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Mount Nittany Health, Fit for Play join forces STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the official opening of Mount Nittany Health Fit for Play as an expansion of its health system. Located at 2160 Sandy Drive in State College, the formerly named Fit for Play Physical Therapy and Fitness Center has provided fitness and physical rehabilitation services to the community for 16 years. All Fit for Play staff, providers and services remain without any changes or interruption of care. The community can continue to count on Fit for Play’s philosophy that maximizing quality treatment with individualized care means maximiz-
ing patients’ results — and their health care dollars, Mount Nittany Health said in a press release. For more information, call (814) 8618122 or visit www.mountnittany.org/ fitforplay.
Physician assistant joins practice STATE COLLEGE – Jessica Markel, a certified physician assistant, recently joined the general surgery department at Geisinger Gray’s Woods, 132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda. Markel, who is board certified, received her master of health sciences degree from Lock Haven University in 2014. Prior to joining Geisinger, she worked in the surgical services department at Warren General Hospital in Warren. Markel is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Physician assistants practice under the supervision of licensed physicians and can perform examinations, compile pa-
tient medical history and document information in the medical record, order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications and other treatments. As a surgical physician assistant, Markel also can perform minor JESSICA MARKEL surgical procedures in the office. Markel joins Drs. Mark Armstrong, Mona Duncan and Michael Hegstrom in the general surgery department.
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Six honored as Penns Valley students of the month SPRING MILLS —Penns Valley Area High School has announced the senior students of the month for the first quarter of the school year. Alyssa Denger, daughter of Jeff and Jodi Denger, of Centre Hall, was selected as a September Student of the Month. Denger carries a high school grade point average of 3.88 and is on the Distinguished Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society. She is student council president and also participates in the Varsity Club, Academic Decathlon, National History Day and French Club. Additionally, she enjoys playing soccer and using Photoshop to express herself creatively. David Krum, son of Peter and Melissa Krum, of Centre Hall, was also Student of the Month in September. Krum carries a 4.0 grade point average, is a member of the Distinguished Honor Roll and is a National Merit Scholar. Krum played varsity golf, participated in the Academic Decathlon, is National Honor Society president, participated in the musical “Mary Poppins,” and is a tutoring coordinator. In addition to playing golf, his hobbies are playing guitar, piano, bowling and reading. Aubrey Feinour, daughter of Keith
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and Susanne Feinour, of Woodward, was named a Student of the Month for October. Feinour has a 4.0 grade point average and is on the High Honor Roll. She has been named an Outstanding Young Woman, and she serves as student council vice president and treasurer of Students Against Destructive Decisions. She also is a member of the National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Science Olympiad and Academic Decathlon. She enjoys knitting, chamber choir, Thespians and reading. Colton Wenrick, son of Forrest and Crystal Wenrick, of Woodward, carries a 3.6 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. He also was named an October Student of the Month.
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Wenrick is class president, vice president of the National Honor Society, president of the Varsity Club and served on the Senior Class Trip Parent/Student Committee. He is a varsity football and varsity track team member. He enjoys playing ukulele and guitar, painting, martial arts and hiking. Alexis Feidler, daughter of Jason and Melissa Feidler, of Spring Mills, sports a 4.0 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Distinguished Honor Roll. She was named as a November Student of the Month. Feidler has been a member of the student council, serving as treasurer, and participated in the marching, concert and jazz bands. She also is a member of Varsity
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Club, French Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the cross-country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams. She enjoys playing multiple instruments, skiing, jazz music and cycling. Timothy Breon, son of Jeff and Corena Breon, of Centre Hall, was also a November Student of the Month. Breon carries a 3.82 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. Additionally, he is a member of the student council, Technology Student Association and Varsity Club. He played varsity football and baseball. He served in the Boy Scouts, where he held numerous leadership roles. He also enjoys snowboarding, playing guitar, table tennis, rock climbing, swimming and kayaking.
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FORBES RECENTLY recognized three Penn Staters among the top “young change-makers” in science. Pictured, from left, are Huanyu Cheng, Olivier Noel and John Urschel.
Three Penn Staters make Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ list Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Forbes’ annual “30 Under 30” list features three Penn Staters on the 2017 list. Forbes Magazine recognizes 30 individuals in each of 20 industries, calling attention to Penn Staters Huanyu Cheng, Olivier Noel and John Urschel in the science category. Published Jan. 3, the 30 Under 30 is the “definitive gathering of today’s leading young change-makers and innovators,” according to Forbes.
Cheng, 28, is an assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics. Noel, 28, is in the M.D./Ph.D. Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State College of Medicine and a founder of DNAsimple. Urschel, 25, has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Penn State and is currently working on a doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as playing guard for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. For more information, visit www. forbes.com.
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VFW loses building to Route 322 construction By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
POTTERS MILLS — The Potters Mills Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9575, established in 1947 and located along Route 322 near Potters Mills, has a serious problem. PennDOT is constructing a new four-lane section of Route 322, and it has taken the VFW’s property by eminent domain. “We’ve been paid (for the property), but we have to be out by March 15,” said post commander and Marine Corps veteran Walter Mayes. “The 12th will be our last operating day.” But, the post has nowhere to go. Mayes said the post has 110 first-class members who are veterans. It also has an auxiliary — formerly just open to women, but now open to men, too — and a home association made up of about 200 social members. “Social members can be anybody, but they cannot hold an office
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THE POTTERS MILLS VFW Post No. 9575 building will be demolished to make way for a new four-lane section of Route 322 near Potters Mills. The post is searching for land to erect a new building.
and they cannot vote,” Mayes said. “Somewhere in Pennsylvania law it says in order to have social members we must have a canteen or a club, and we’re losing that.” Mayes said that losing its land would be a devastating blow to the post, as well as to the community. The bar and club is the post’s chief source of income, much of which goes to local charities and individuals who have suffered loss. He said the post donated more than $53,000 to local people in need over the past several years, and those donations would cease if the post can’t soon be relocated. Mayes said the current 4,000-square-foot building is much larger than needed for the post’s membership, and the group would like to erect a building half that size on a property of about 2 acres. The search is on for land in the Potters Mills/ Potter Township area, but north VFW, Page 15
Penns Valley residents compete and work at Farm Show By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in America, attracting thousands of participants and visitors annually from all across the state, including the Penns Valley area. Competing in numerous equine competitions were Gerald and Melissa Allebach, who own and operate Windermere Farms, located at 3971 Brush Valley Road in Gregg Township. There, they breed, raise and train world-champion class Percheron draft horses. The Allebachs’ horses have won several world championships, and six years ago Windermere Farms had produced three world champions in a row — a feat never before accomplished by any other farm. Gerald Allebach said that producing championship caliber horses is a combination of good breeding, training and handling. He said that none of his horses are bred until they have proven themselves to be top-quality show horses. This year, the Allebachs brought Bentley, their world champion stallion, to the Farm Show. They also showed three of
Bentley’s siblings and a mare sired by Bentley, as well as four Belgian horses owned by Lou Biddle, of Oak Hall Farm near Boalsburg. The Allebachs are planning to have an open house at their farm Sunday, May 14, to acquaint the public with their farm operation. Allebach mentioned that, in addition to raising horses, Windermere Farms has a business selling hay to companies working on restoring former strip mines to their natural state. He grows some of the hay on his 400-acre farm and buys some surplus hay from nearby farmers. “I get to give them (other farmers) some money, I get to make some money, and I get to help the earth,” he said. “It’s win-win all around.” Also at the Farm Show were Erskine and Wilhelmina Cash, of Centre Hall, who served up sandwiches at the Pennsylvania Livestock Association’s food court booth. Erskine Cash said the booth, which raises funds for the PLA, is also staffed by members of many agricultural organizations such as 4-H clubs, the Pennsylvania Draft Horse Association, collegiate livestock clubs and others. “The bulk of our money comes from this and membership dues,” said Cash. Farm Show, Page 15
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GERALD ALLEBACH, of Windermere Farms in Gregg Township, stands with Bentley, his world champion stallion, which competed in several draft horse competitions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Schlow Centre Region Library celebrating 60th birthday Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE —On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Schlow Centre Region Library will celebrate 60 years as a public library serving the State College community. Residents are invited to stop in to celebrate its legacy. During the past 60 years, the Schlow Library has grown from a collection of 3,000 books in two rooms on West College Avenue to a state-of-the-art institution with more than 160,000 items in its collection and a landmark building in the center of downtown State College, the library said in a release. At the turn of the 20th century, the residents of State College sought a public library. Many incarnations of community libraries were formed — from the basement of the Fraser School with a $1 per year membership fee, to a single room that opened only one day a week at the high school. All of these projects ultimately collapsed as they sought long-term public funding. In 1957, the dream of a true public library came true when Charles Schlow, a local businessman, stepped up to renovate a space for the library in one of his properties. Schlow donated this space rent- and utility-free and named it for
his late wife, Bells S. Schlow. That act of generosity prompted an outpouring of support, from donations to volunteer hours. Ruth Zipser and Judy Lang, Charles Schlow’s granddaughters, said they know their grandfather would be proud of what “astounding” transformations the library has gone through in the past 60 years. “It’s a true testament to the amazing community he loved and the driving force behind why honoring the memory of his wife, our grandmother, with this library was so important to him.” Within a couple years, the people of State College passed a tax referendum and the library gained the public funding support it needed to continue. Today, Schlow Centre Region Library is an agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments, supported by revenue from the Borough of State College and the townships of Ferguson, Patton, Harris, College and Halfmoon. All residents of Centre County, including Penn State University students, are eligible for library cards. The library will host a special Community Open House on Saturday, June 10, to mark Charles Schlow’s June 14 birthday. Additional events will be announced throughout the year at www.schlow library.org.
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THE SCHLOW Centre Region Library at Allen Street and Beaver Avenue in State College is celebrating its 60th birthday Jan. 17.
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Set goals successfully in the new year By ANGIE WALLACE Special to the Gazette
Setting goals is essential if you want your life to have direction, as well as for personal growth. Goal setting helps you be productive and to accomplish those things that are important to you. Creating goals is the easy part, but the execution is where most people struggle. When thinking about your goals, it is important to create an action plan. For example, if your goal is to lose weight in the New Year, you’ll need to be specific. Decide how much weight you want to lose and in what amount of time. If you decide it’s 20 pounds in five months, break that down even further to four pounds per month or one pound a week. When you are able to meet the smaller goals, it is easier to stay focused and keep your eye on the bigger picture. As a holistic nutritionist, I work on goals with people all throughout the year. Holistic means considering all aspects of your life: physical, emotional and spiritual. Better understanding of how the whole body is connected becomes incredibly important to goal setting. This awareness helps maintain the emotional investment needed to make lasting changes and to accept that some changes take more time than others. Here are some tips for helping you achieve your goals this year:
■ Be specific. It’s important to develop well-defined and focused goals. If your goal is too vague it will make it more difficult to stay on task. ■ Your goal must be measurable. If you can’t measure your goal, you won’t know when you are being successful. Those small benchmarks between your starting and ending point are crucial for staying on track. ■ Set goals that are attainable. It is important to be realistic in your goals. Make sure you can reach your goal in the time you choose. If it’s easier, break your goal down into smaller goals to work towards first. ■ Make sure you are setting these goals for yourself. Your goal should excite you. If it excites you and is relevant in your life, it will make it easier to stay motivated to achieve it. Take a moment to reflect on what you want. Write your goals down and create an action plan. Follow the above steps to put them in place. Review them daily to help keep you on track. Something important to remember is, if your goal isn’t working, don’t just ditch it and give up. It’s your goal. Rework the steps so you can achieve it. Make your action plan and get to work. Angie Wallace is a board-certified holistic nutritionist at BeWell Associates.
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Study aims to help children make healthy eating choices By KRISTIE AUMAN-BAUER Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 30 years, with pre-adolescence emerging as a critical window for preventing excess weight gain. In a new Penn State project, researchers are investigating why some
children are more prone to weight gain than others by studying how children’s brains respond to food portion size. According to Kathleen Keller, the Mark T. Greenberg Early Career Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State and principal investigator on the project, dietary approaches to treating obesity lack long-term success.
“Given the challenges of obesity treatment, preventing the disease before it develops is a public health priority,” she said. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the project will utilize functional magnetic resonance imaging to determine if brain responses to food cues can predict future obesity in children ages 7 to 8. It will be the first study to use a
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Caregiving continues to be growing career field By DAVID HELLYER Special to the Gazette
Roughly 117 million Americans are expected to need caregiving assistance by the year 2020, according to a Caregiving Innovation Frontiers study release by AARP and Parks Associates. However, the number of caregivers is only expected to reach 50 million. While this shortfall is worrisome, it also offers tremendous job opportunities for people looking for a change in career that will also come with a bright future. The caregiving market is poised to grow 13 percent over the next four years and expected to reach $72 billion in the year 2020 alone, according to the CIF study. Here are some pointers that will assist you as you consider becoming a caregiver: ■ What does a career in caregiving entail? As a caregiver, you would assist the elderly, disabled and ill with their day-to-day activities. This can include helping them with personal care (i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.), cooking, cleaning and transportation to various appointments and activities. Typically, caregivers are not medical professionals, although certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses may work for home health care agencies. These companies employ medical professionals to provide home care and skilled care for their clients in their homes. ■ What are the benefits of pursuing a career in caregiving? As a caregiver, you get to enjoy a career where you can help others. Caregivers also commonly experience a number of personal benefits. Studies show that caregiving can ward off cognitive decline due to the fact that it often requires complex thought with regard to monitoring medications and juggling schedules. Caregivers also can enjoy the physical benefits of performing functions for their elderly clients, thereby maintaining a stronger physical performance than non-caregivers. Additionally, there are spiritual benefits to caregiving. Many caregivers enter the profession after the loss of a spouse or relative who they cared for in the past. As a professional caregiver, he or she is able to give back and also stay socially active. ■ Do I have what it takes? The best caregivers are the ones who are passionate about helping others. Common traits among professional caregivers are understanding and compassion. One of the main focuses as a caregiver is ensuring that clients are made to feel comfortable, safe and understood.
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Caregivers should also be flexible. Clients may change as their health deteriorates, and good caregivers need to be able to go with the flow. They also need to be comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones. At some point, a caregiver will have to do something new, whether helping others with personal care or working with someone with mental decline. A caregiver needs to be there for the client in all aspects of care, and be willing to do things that make them comfortable. Attention to detail is another important caregiving skill. Caregivers are often around their clients more than anyone else. Noticing small change in their behavior, such as eating habits or memory, are imporant. Family members and doctors depend on caregivers to be their eyes and ears. Communication and interpersonal skills are important to caregiving, too. A caregiver needs to be able to communicate with clients to determine what they want done and how they would like it done, as well as being able to communicate any changes with a client to either the agency or family. Additionally, caregivers need to be good at time management. Many times, a caregiver will need to remind clients when to take medicine or go to a doctor’s appointment. It is important that a caregiver manage personal duties, as well as clients’ well-being. ■ I want to be a caregiver. Where do I start? If someone wants to become a professional caregiver, it is important to research local home care and home health companies. Talk with someone in the field. This will give you a sense of what the everyday requirements of the job may be, as well as provide information about the company that person works for. Another idea is to first volunteer. As part of your research, you may want to volunteer at a local hospital or health care facility in your area. Volunteering also helps build your resume for future employment opportunities. A good place to begin searching for these types of opportunities is through your local Area Agency on Aging. Research the various roles in caregiving, including being a companion, home health aide or certified nursing aide. Look into the training and certification processes for these roles and find out if local companies offer these to future employees. As you begin your journey into becoming a professional caregiver, make sure to do your research on yourself and your potential employer. Be sure to check out local agencies online. If you are interested, many companies offer online applications as the first step in learning more about the caregiving profession. David Hellyer is owner of Comfort Keepers, which offers home care and private duty nursing in the State College, Altoona and Clearfield areas.
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Choristers sought for ecumenical choir concert STATE COLLEGE — Grace Lutheran Church in downtown State College is seeking 45 choristers to participate in an ecumenical choir concert Wednesday, April 12. The concert is part of a one-day event that marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and the importance of ongoing reformation in the global church. The program will include music from Roman Catholic and mainline Protestant denominations. as well as showcase the influence of African-American spirituals and Taize music. Rehearsals will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoons, beginning March 4. Makeup options for missed rehearsals will be available. In addition to the Centre Region Ecumenical Choir, the concert will showcase the Penn State Oriana Singers, Centre Brass, The Bells of Grace and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Choir. There will also be several presentations by faculty from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and the Penn State School of Music. Music will be provided to choristers. For more information, contact Laurel Sanders, worship and music coordinator at Grace Lutheran Church, at lsanders@glcpa.org or (814) 238-2478.
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because children are going through physical, psychological and emotional changes while becoming more independent and making their own food choices. We want to find out what is going on in the brain before this growth period,” said Keller. The research team will recruit 120 children, all who are at a current healthy weight but vary by family risk for obesity. “About half the children will be considered high risk for obesity in adulthood because their biological parents are obese, while the other half will be considered low risk because their parents are at a healthy weight,” Keller explained. The children will undergo fMRI scans at Penn State’s Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center, to characterize brain regions that are activated in response to food portion size and calorie content, as well as other measures of overeating, such as snacking on palatable snacks when not hungry. The researchers will also conduct follow-up visits with the children one year after the project to measure body mass index and body com-
position to see if brain and behavioral responses to portion size can be used to predict the development of obesity. “This study will help us understand the brain’s role in overeating and the development of obesity,” said Keller. “In the future, we may be able to use this information to develop neurobiologically informed prevention or treatment programs. “We’re living in a world where ‘supersized’ portions are commonplace, so it is essential to develop novel and effective approaches to help children moderate their food intake in this environment.” Other Penn State researchers on the project include Barbara Rolls, professor and Helen A. Guthrie Chair of Nutritional Sciences; Stephen Wilson, associate professor of psychology; Emma Rose, research associate and research assistant professor at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center; and Charles Geier, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies. Seed funding for the project was provided by Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute.
STATE COLLEGE ELKS Lodge No. 1600 recently donated $500 to the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Veterans Service Program. The donation will support the area’s Mental Health First Aid for Veterans class, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Patton Township Building. Streamside mentors will learn listening and support techniques to serve Centre Region veterans and their families as they enjoy fishing on Spring Creek. Pictured, from left, are Vernon Crawford, co-chairman of the Elks Veterans Service Committee; W. F. Reiber, Elks committee member; James Lanning, SCCTU board member and VSP chairman; and Dr. Jack McKinley, Elks committee co-chairman.
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MARINE CORPS veteran Walter Mayes serves as commander of Potters Mills VFW Post No. 9575, and is leading the search for land for a new building. VFW, from page 12 SAM STITZER/For the Gazette
ERSKINE AND WILHELMINA CASH, of Centre Hall, worked at the Pennsylvania Livestock Association’s food booth at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Farm Show, from page 12 PLA president Jana Malot was also working the food booth and explained how funds raised there are used. “This money is used to support youth groups and livestock activities such as FFA’s 4-H, livestock judging teams and the Penn State Block and Bridle Club,”
Malot said. “A lot of them come and work here and we donate to them to go to national conventions. We try to keep the youth involved and promote them into agriculture at the national level.” She noted that the PLA also provides several college scholarships to students enrolled in agricultural and livestock-based curricula.
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of Route 322, as the south side of the road is slated to be expanded to four lanes to Boalsburg. Mayes said that most of the VFW’s members reside in the Potter Township and Penns Valley areas, and the present location is convenient for members. “How far can you go before you start to lose membership?” said Mayes. He said that several leads on available properties are being pursued, but none have panned out yet. Mayes said the VFW will still exist as long as the members hold one meeting a month. The Old Fort American Legion post has agreed to let the VFW hold monthly meetings in its facility temporarily, at no charge. “We’ll probably do that,” Mayes said.
He said that even if the post finds land for a new building, county and township officials have told him it will take at least a year until required permits are secured and the new building is constructed and ready for occupation. “We’re going to be out of business for at least a year.” Another concern for Mayes is that the members running the Potters Mills VFW and other veterans’ organizations are mostly Korean and Vietnam-era veterans who are aging, and younger vets are not stepping up to replace them. “Society has changed,” he said. “Now you’ve got both parents working, and you’ve got to take the kids to soccer, you’ve got to take them to basketball, and all this stuff, and they don’t have the time.” For more information, call Mayes at (814) 364-1383.
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Holistic Living Midwives are an option for expectant mothers By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
Childbirth is typically one of the most important days of a woman’s life, and it can be an anxious and worrisome time for many. For some, the idea of going to a hospital and dealing with doctors and nurses only adds to the potential discomfort of bearing a child, and to them the option of using a midwife to deliver a baby at home sounds more comfortable and natural, said Kelsey Martin, who is one of the few midwives working in the State College area “Birthing a child is a beautiful, natural process,” said Martin. “I do my best as a midwife to help mothers, and the whole family, have the birth experience that they feel most comfortable with.” The idea of midwives became somewhat antiquated with the advent of modern medicine, but it is a long-standing tradition of women helping other women during the child-birthing process. Midwives are becoming popular again, as many mothers are looking to experience a more natural process that involves less medical intervention. Martin said only low-risk pregnancies are an option for midwives, and moms with any risk factors would be referred to a doctor. Many midwives have the option of using birth centers that allow for medical professionals to be close by or working in tandem, but there are no such options in State College. Surrounding hospitals, including Lewistown and Altoona, do have midwives who deliver in the hospital. Martin is a certified professional midwife, which enables her to work without the assistance of a doctor, allowing for the in-home birthing experience. “Being in your own home allows that level of comfort that just isn’t available in a hospital,” said Martin. “And and in the hours after the delivery, you can be home with your baby and sleep in your own bed. How wonderful.”
Maria Stevens works as a doula, and often works with midwives in helping families during the birthing process. She said midwives deal with the medical aspect of pregnancy and birth, while doulas help with all the other aspects. “I like to say doulas are like wedding planners, because like a wedding, a birth involves a lot of planning and emotional support,” said Stevens, adding that a doula can also help in the difficult transition the few months after birth. Stevens is a mother of three and gave birth at hospital for her first baby, but used a midwife at home for her other two. “I enjoyed my hospital birth, but I was glad to be able to be at home for my other ones. I felt comfortable and safe in my own element, and was able to do the water birth that I wanted at home,” said Stevens. Ever since Martin was a 7-year-old, growing up in Kansas and seeing a midwife come into her home to help her mother deliver her sibling, she has wanted to help families during one the most important days of their lives. She studied at a school in Texas to become a certified professional midwife, and has since moved to State College with her husband and children, becoming one of the few working midwifes in the area. “I remember the feeling the first time I helped a new mom deliver a child and it was pure joy,” said Martin. “And each time I deliver, that feeling comes back.” That feeling is evident to many of the families who work with Martin. “She is great, and really helped me have the experience that I wanted during my pregnancy and birth,” said Lauren Brown, of State College. Brown had her daughter, Elliot, 16 months ago, and said that she is glad to have used a midwife at home. “I don’t regret anything about it. It was the experience that I wanted, at home where I felt the most comfortable,” said Brown. She said that while some of her family and friends were a little questioning when she first brought up the idea,
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MIDWIFE KELSEY MARTIN reminisces about a baby she recently delivered as she looks at his footprints in her State College home office. all were supportive of her decision in the end. Brown also saw doctors at Geisinger Medical Center during her pregnancy. They worked with her, knowing that she was going to use a midwife during delivery. “Midwives have become more and more common in recent years, and in the past few years Geisinger has been very open to working with moms who choose to use midwives,” said Martin. “This is a great thing, because it allows the most choice and options for moms.”
Martin keeps a small number of clients in order to be as attentive as possible to them. “Plus, I have three young children of my own, so I am pretty busy as it is,” said Martin. “And, they were all delivered by midwives, and are as healthy as can be.” In addition to Martin, Lisa Beherec and Sarah DePasquale work out of Millheim with Meadowsweet Midwifery and are available to State College mothers-to-be. For more information, visit Martin’s Facebook page and website, www. gentlemidwife.wordpress.com.
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ESSpa brings natural Hungarian influence to area CONNIE COUSINS
When Eva Kerschbaumer was growing up in Hungary, she learned from her grandmother about growing herbs, fruit and vegetables on the family farm, located just a few hundred meters from the Danube River. Kerschbaumer also learned that when fruits and vegetables are at their best for eating is when they Connie Cousins are most biologically covers a wide active. Now, she tries variety of events in to use those biologCentre County for ically active ingredithe Centre County ents in all of the face Gazette. Email her and body products at ccous67@gmail. that she offers at com. ESSpa, in the Carnegie Inn, 100 Cricklewood Drive, State College. Husband and wife team Scott and Eva Kerschbaumer own ESSpa. They also have a location in Pittsburgh. “When remodeling was taking place at the Carnegie, the owners contacted us about bringing a spa like the one in Pittsburgh to State College,” said Scott Kerschbaumer. “This is the start of our sixth year here.” Eva Kerschbaumer, a former model of the runway and television, came to the United States in 1996. She studied to be an aesthetician in Hungary, where it takes three years to become prepared. She stud-
ied for two years, similar to obtaining an associate degree, then entered a one-year apprenticeship. Kerschbaumer said what is different about ESSpa is the Hungarian influence. “In America, going to a spa is looked at as much more of a luxury,” she said. “Many women consider it to be for the rich and too expensive for regular visits. In Hungary, growing up, it was common for people to take children as young as 8 to a spa as a normal part of life. “All people, regardless of their economic status, consider this to be part of healthy living. Even a busy mom will appear happier and more relaxed to her family if she feels better about herself. Just like on an airplane, if there is a problem, you are instructed to place your oxygen mask on yourself first. After that, you are ready to help others.” Kerschbaumer suggested that even on a tight budget, people should choose their priorities. If getting your hair done or having a massage helps you present a more confident and relaxed demeanor to the world, those services should not be considered just luxuries. There is a broad selection of services available at ESSpa, including manicures and pedicures, body wraps, waxing, Aveda hair styling and color, skincare and a variety of facials. ESSpa also offers massages, including traditional Swedish, deep tissue, sports, hot stone, duet for two and maternity. The spa’s aestheticians try to provide individual attention to clients’ needs. If a client has a skin problem, for example, the spa staff would offer a consultation and help the person decide what skin prod-
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Meditation provides deeper quality of rest than sleep By ANNA GOKIELI Special to the Gazette
Few would disagree — we live in a stressful world. According to the most current medical research, stress either causes or exacerbates 98 percent of all diseases. We all know that sleep is the most relaxing activity that life offers, but few have discovered that meditation gives the body and mind a much deeper quality of rest than sleep. This has been seen through EEG measurements of the brain, hormone levels in the blood and cellular metabolism. It might sound too good to be true, but meditation, or, as I like to call it, the practice of doing nothing, simply allows undisturbed time for the body to heal itself by switching off the sympathetic nervous system (responsible for the fight or flight response) and by turning on the parasympathetic nervous system (responsible for the relaxation response). As a result, blood pressure and heart rate slow down, the immune systems fires up, cortisol — the stress hormone — dissolves and the production of good neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin increases. All this while you are sitting and doing absolutely nothing. Yes, there are thousands of meditative
techniques that claim varying degrees of benefits and self-mastery, but essentially they are all used as training wheels for you to enter the state of simply being and not doing. Letting go of doing and trying is really the goal of meditation. Essentially this is a practice of surrender. By simply sitting still, focusing on the body, and engaging the mind with present moment sensations, we are able to train the autonomic nervous system. If that’s not already some of the best health news you’ve heard all day, as a result of neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself), when meditation is practiced regularly, you become much better at simply witnessing and pausing before reacting to your day-to-day stressors. You will quickly notice that unconscious responses like road rage will become a thing of the past. But the real value of meditation actually lies in the opportunity to discover our authentic selves. In those moments of quiet self-awareness, we are able to notice that the mind is in fact continually kidnapped by thoughts. Most of us are addicted to thinking, but we had no idea; we were simply never given the chance to notice. Running away from our thoughts and feelings is the root cause of most self-harming behaviors. Whether it’s overeating or alcohol and drug abuse, the de-
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Reiki helps ‘life energy’ flow freely By BETH WHITMAN Special to the Gazette
Reiki is a practice that promotes relaxation, stress reduction and well-being that can be used in conjunction with other treatments and therapies. It is based on the idea that an unseen “life energy” flows through and around all living things. If one’s life energy is free flowing, one is more likely to be healthy and better able to navigate life’s challenges. While reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It is has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use it. Reiki offers the opportunity to actively participate in self care, as well as the care of loved ones and even clients. The energy activates the natural rejuvenating processes of the body, mind and spirit. The recipient rests comfortably, while fully clothed, with eyes closed. Practitioners place their hands on or near the body as the reiki energy flows through them and connects with the subtle energy body of the recipient. Reiki self-adjusts and can only improve experiences and well-being. Because reiki is the universal source of energy, it supports both the practitioner and the recipient. Reiki is said to treat the whole person, including body, mind, spirit and emotions, creating many beneficial effects that include feelings of peace, security and relaxation. Everyone can facilitate and receive reiki. When one is first learning to channel the energy, self-practice is the primary focus. With practice and experience, the skill can be shared with others. Reiki is often experienced as calming warmth coming from the hands of the practitioner. Specific positioning of the hands may be taught to help those new to the practice gain confidence in their ability to connect with the energy. It is possible to quickly recognize the benefits of
the practitioner, allowing their intuition and instincts to guide the flow of the session. Reiki can be a wonderful way for caregivers to share with their loved ones, especially in the midst of stressful situations. Reiki is an augmentation and not an alternative or substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Each ministration is a unique experience. Many times, reiki has a subtle effect that often resolves issues gradually. It is like any other technique — the more it is practiced, the more intense it becomes and the deeper it goes. It also works in conjunction with medical and therapeutic techniques and may ease side effects and promote recovery. Intuitive insights often become more apparent when reiki is practiced regularly. The relaxed state that it can create provides an environment that fosters an inner peace. Allowing yourself to become comfortable with this inner knowingness will help to strengthen your reiki practice. Pets, our trusted companions and dearly loved furry family members, also benefit from reiki. The time spent during a session is typically shorter and the animal determines when the session is complete. Learning reiki to share with the animals in your life may offer an additional calming component to their care. Reiki classes are usually offered in small groups and are a blend of theory, instruction and interactive experiences. Classes may range from a few hours to a few days in length. There are typically five levels of training and some offer additional days of focused practice. Some reiki master teachers may offer continuing education credits for professional groups such as massage therapists, nurses and social workers. Other classes may be focused on seniors, children or animals.
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BETH WHITMAN, of Inspired Holistic Wellness in Bellefonte, practices reiki on a client. Researching instructors and assuring they provide an environment, skill level and teaching style that is in alignment with your goals and desires is very important. Group reiki sessions are sometimes offered as a community outreach program and are typically called reiki shares or healing circles. Some say reiki can facilitate a profound integration of mind, body and spirit. It can be a “missing” piece to your well-being as you connect to your power to heal. Beth Whitman is owner of Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Suite 3, Bellefonte.
Homeopathy offers natural approach to healing By JENNY HWOZDEK We live in a world inundated with smart technology. When it comes to our health, we often forget that one of the smartest pieces of technology we have is our own bodies. Our sophisticated immune system has an innate capacity to heal itself if given the proper support. Homeopathy is a non-toxic, natural approach to healing that honors the adaptive mechanisms of the immune system and makes use of these mechanisms to help the body heal itself. From a homeopathic perspective, symptoms are the immune system’s attempt to regain balance, release stress, alert us to an unhealthy situation or wake us up to areas where we need to grow. Homeopaths recognize that while the significance of a symptom may not be readily apparent, there is a purpose behind every choice the body makes. A fever is an attempt to raise body temperature to kill off invading bacteria or viruses; sneezing and a runny nose are an attempt to rid the body of offending pollen; musculo-skeletal inflammation reduces movement to an injured muscle or joint so it can heal; anxiety and depression can be the call-toaction for changing a life situation that is not conducive to health and well-being. When we silence these symptoms with aspirin, antihistamines, anti-inflammatories or antidepressants, we cut short the conversation our body is
trying to engage us in. Homeopaths understand that symptoms are not the disease per say, but are the nuanced language our immune system has developed to warn us that something is amiss at a deeper level. While symptoms may initially seem unrelated, they are all part of a person’s complex defense mechanism. By piecing together this intricate constellation of symptoms — physical, mental and emotional — the homeopath identifies a pattern that is unique to each person. This pattern often reveals how an inability to adapt to stress on the mental and emotional level eventually trickles down and creates illness on the physical level. When homeopathic clients engage in this deep self-exploration of how they cope, successfully or unsuccessfully, with life’s challenges, the root causes of their illness often reveal themselves. In this way, the homeopathic process becomes a tool for personal evolution. The client’s pattern of symptoms are then matched to a particular homeopathic remedy. When taken, the remedy acts as a catalyst to stimulate the body’s own mechanisms to restore health. As the body returns to health, it no longer needs to express the troubling symptoms. A simple analogy for this would be that if you are hungry and your tummy is growling, you could either plug your ears or you could eat something so that your tummy no longer needs to growl. Eating gets to the fundamental cause so the symptom is no longer necessary. Homeopathic remedies are made from several thou-
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P-O boys’ frustrations continue with 74-59 defeat By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG – Philipsburg-Osceola head boys’ basketball coach Matt Curtis and his players are searching for answers to the team’s unexpectedly poor record so far in the 2016 season. Those answers, unfortunately, are becoming more and more elusive. The early optimism going into the season has given way to the reality of a 1-11 start despite the fact that statistically and in almost every other way the Mounties are better than they have been since Curtis took over in 2014. Every game, it seems, presents a new kind of problem that the Mounties haven’t yet learned how to overcome. After P-O’s only win of the season against BEA, for example, the Mounties flew out to a 25-15 halftime lead over Mountain League rival Penns Valley. But the Rams didn’t panic, and they slowly eroded P-O’s confidence in the second half to pull out a 48-43 win. In losses to Bellefonte and Notre Dame-Green Pond, the Mounties suffered through terrible shooting nights (and on
offense in general), and their defense let them down when they gave up 70 points to Tyrone and 80 to Williamsburg. “The confidence isn’t there,” Curtis said. “We had a rough start to the beginning of the year, and we had four games get away that we thought we should have won. We just haven’t been able to overcome that. “It’s hard to learn how to win when you’re not getting wins. When you look at our season, we seem to hit that one little spurt. Basketball is a game of runs, and we just can’t get over that run the other team has. “We play ourselves out of games, and one aspect of each game seems to give out on us. It’s even hard to say we’re close now because it has been the whole season. It’s hard to get over it. “Last week was a perfect example of that. Against Mo Valley we couldn’t score, and in the Central game, we couldn’t get a rebound. When we began this season, we talked about consistency and learning how to win, and those are the two things that have killed us.” On Jan. 9, Brookville visited P-O for a non-league contest the Mounties were
hoping would break their losing streak. Instead, Brookville extended Philipsburg’s frustrations with a fast-paced, 74-59 victory. Almost predictably, the Raiders presented still another problem for the Mounties and one that is perhaps worst of all to contend with — they shot lights out. Brookville hit six 3-pointers and converted jump shot after jump shot in a 47point first half that put the Mounties in a steep, 14-point deficit. P-O started in a zone defense, switched to man-to-man, went back to a zone, and then switched to a different zone. Nothing seemed to faze the Brookville shooters. “When a team comes out and shoots like that,” Curtis said, “there’s not too much you can do. They hit six 3-pointers in the first half, and you have to tip your cap to them, they made the shots. We didn’t have an answer to that for a while.” To their credit, the Mounties struck back after halftime and played themselves back into contention. Led by senior forward Josiah Davis, who finished the night with a season-high 29 points, P-O pulled to within one possession, 52-49, after a jumper by Davis with just over a minute to
go in the third quarter. But a basket by Brookville’s Aaron Park and then a three by Trenton Gilhousen (15 points) restored an eight point, 57-49, lead going into the final quarter. Then a 13-4 run to begin the quarter essentially put the game out of reach for Brookville. “We finally turned up the pressure and started playing team basketball,” Curtis said, “and we started defending as a team. “But they hit a big three at the end of the quarter, and that took the wind out of our sails. We weren’t able to get over the hump there at the end.” Brookville’s Jimmy Moore made three 3-pointers and led the Raiders with 20 points. Gilhousen added his 15, and Park (13) and Bryan Dworek (11) were also in double figures. For P-O, besides Davis’ 29, Marcus Wisor scored nine and Michael Durlin had seven. “We were down by 16, almost 20 there in the first half,” Curtis said, “and then to fight all the way back to two, three points. We just gassed out. We have to come out ready to play. We can’t have those letdowns early in game.”
Senior Davis proves to be bright spot for Mounties By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
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PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA senior Josiah Davis (4) looks to turn the corner while driving the lane during the Jan. 9 game against Brookville. P-O lost the contest 74-59, behind a season-high 29-point effort from Davis.
PHILIPSBURG — Even though the Philipsburg-Osceola boys’ basketball team has been mired in a slump, forward Josiah Davis has been a consistent bright spot all season for the Mounties. A 6-foot-2, 175-pound senior, Davis has been asked to play to all over the floor. He plays outside, inside, posts up, handles out front and can shoot anywhere from 30-feet in. As one of P-O’s most experienced players, he’s also been a leader on a young team that is having a difficult time trying to find its way. So far, despite playing some stretches of very good basketball, the Mounties have won just once in 12 games. “He just finds a way to score,” Philipsburg-Osceola coach Matt Curtis said. “In the beginning of the year he struggled, and we had some talks about that, but since Christmas he’s clicked. I think that he’s had three of four straight games now where he’s had 17 or more. “He’s getting into a rhythm, going back to playing basketball and having fun. But I have to say I think his jump shot sets up his drives. Teams know, there’s a shooter, and they fly out and he ends up at the basket.” Against Brookville on Jan. 9, Davis
ended up at the basket more than he’s had all season. He poured in 29 points in the game for P-O and spearheaded a strong comeback that brought his team back into the game in the third quarter. Down by 14 at halftime, Davis scored eight points in a 16-5 P-O run that brought the Mounties to within 52-49 late in the third quarter. A counter-rally by Brookville in the beginning of the fourth quarter gave it the win, but Davis more than showed what he could do in that run. Things, however, will not get any easier for Davis and the Mounties. They will now get back into Mountain League play with some heavyweights on the horizon. The next three teams on the schedule — Huntingdon, Tyrone and Clearfield — are all in the thick of the league race. Following them, it will be round-two of games against Centre County rivals BEA, Penns Valley, Bellefonte and St. Joseph’s Academy. With things as they are, Curtis said that he will be looking more than ever for Davis to step up. “Josiah is no doubt our best player, especially on the offensive end,” Curtis said after the Brookville game. “He was amazing tonight. He attacks, and 29 points tonight, he was everywhere. He was aggressive, and he made things happen. Every time we needed a big bucket, he was there. He’s a leader, and we need that out of him right now.”
PSU hoops: Nittany Lions easily handle Michigan State By BEN JONES statecollege.com
PHILADELPHIA — Penn State improved to 10-7 and 2-2 in Big Ten play with an impressive win over Michigan State on Jan. 7 at the Palestra in Philadelphia in front of a sold out crowd of 8,722.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Penn State went up 10-4 in the opening four minutes of play behind solid defense and hot shooting as the Nittany Lions started off well in front of a electric crowd. From there, Michigan State slowly worked back into the game cutting it to 12-10 with 12:34 to go in the half before Penn State managed to push it back out to an eightpoint 27-19 lead with 7:55 to go in the half, as Payton Banks drained a corner 3-pointer. With 2:15 to play in the opening 20 minutes, Michigan State once again charged forward cutting into the margin making it 37-32. It was then that Penn State closed out the half with a 7-0 run to retake a 12-point halftime lead. The second half was more of the same, although both teams were plagued with a
colder shooting performance. Michigan State inched closer to make it 49-42 with 15:10 to go. Penn State responded in kind, making it 52-42 before the Spartans once again closed in with five as the half hit the midway point. From there, it was timely baskets and strong defense that kept the Spartans from taking the lead and ever getting within eight points in the final 2:28 of play. Free throws finished the deal and sent a pro-Penn State crowd back out into the Philadelphia snow happy.
IT WAS OVER WHEN
Michigan State got the game within six points with 3:32 to go, but stout defense and a 6-0 run turned Penn State’s 61-55 lead into a 67-55 margin with 1:24 to play. From there, it was a matter of making free throws and the Nittany Lions did just that en route to a second Big Ten victory. The Spartans would get no closer than eight with just 23 seconds remaining.
STATS OF THE GAME
Penn State won the battle on the glass
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PENN STATE’S Lamar Stevens (10) drives past defenders in this Gazette file photo. Stevens led the Nittany Lions with 18 points in its 72-63 victory over Michigan State on Jan. 7.
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PSU grapplers dominate road trip after lengthy layoff By ANDY ELDER For The Gazette
When weather prevented the No. 2 Penn State wrestling team from competing in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Dec. 18, many wondered if the resulting 26-day layoff would hamper the Nittany Lions. Wonder no more. Penn State embarked on its longest, most trying road trip of the season thus far — at No. 13 Minnesota on Jan. 6 and at No. 7 Nebraska on Jan. 8 — and came away with two convincing wins. The Nittany Lions dispatched the Golden Gophers, 33-6, and the Cornhuskers, 27-14, winning 15 of 20 individual bouts on the weekend and amassing 48 takedowns. “It was a long layoff from competition,” assistant coach Casey Cunningham told the Penn State Sports Network after the Minnesota win. “I know everybody’s been talking about, ‘Oh, you’ve been off for so many days.’ We haven’t been off. We’ve been
training. If you think about the guys they are training with every day in the room … they were ready to do. It was a good match tonight.” Clearly, that was the case against Nebraska as well. Penn State won seven of 10 bouts in Lincoln and continued its streak of securing at least one pin or technical fall every time it has stepped on the mat. Freshman 125-pounder Nick Suriano had himself a weekend, earning wins over the sixth- and fifth-ranked wrestlers in the country. He edged No. 5 Husker Tim Lambert, 3-2, but then the Nittany Lions found themselves in an unfamiliar position — behind. Nebraska got a technical fall at 133 and a decision at 141 to open an 8-3 lead. The savvy fans among the 2,373 in the Devaney Center probably realized that lead wouldn’t last long, and it didn’t. Penn State reeled off five consecutive wins, three by major decision, to turn the 8-3 deficit into an insurmountable 21-8 lead. Zain Retherford, Jason Nolf and Vincenzo Joseph ran off consecutive major TIM WEIGHT/Gazette file photo
No. 2 Penn State — 27
No. 2 Penn State — 33
No. 7 Nebraska — 14
No. 13 Minnesota — 6
(Jan. 8 at Lincoln, Neb.)
(Jan. 6 in Minneapolis)
125: No. 3 Nick Suriano, PSU, dec. No. 5 Tim Lambert, 3-2.
149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, pinned Carson Brolsma, 2:28.
133: No. 3 Eric Montoya, NEB, won by tech. fall over George Carpenter, 17-1 (5:56).
157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, pinned No. 9 Jake Short, 3:44.
141: No. 13 Colton McCrystal, NEB, dec. No. 12 Jimmy Gulibon, 12-5.
165: No. 5 Vincenzo Joseph, PSU, dec. No. 14 Nick Wanzek, 7-4.
149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, maj. dec. Collin Purinton, 19-6.
174: Geno Morelli, PSU, dec. Chris Pfarr, 5-2.
157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, maj. dec. No. 3 Tyler Berger, 15-7.
197: No. 2 Brett Pfarr, MIN, dec. No. 11 Matt McCutcheon, 3-2.
165: No. 5 Vincenzo Joseph, PSU, maj. dec. Dustin Williams, 20-7.
285: No. 5 Nick Nevills, PSU, dec. No. 8 Michael Kroells, 4-0.
174: Geno Morelli, PSU, dec. Michah Barnes, 2-1.
125: No. 3 Nick Suriano, PSU, dec. No. 6 Ethan Lizak, 8-6.
184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, dec. No. 3 TJ Dudley, 10-5.
133: No. 16 Mitch McKee, MIN, dec. George Carpenter, 2-1.
197: No. 7 Aaron Studebaker, NEB, pinned No. 11 Matt McCutcheon, 6:01. 285: No. 5 Nick Nevills, PSU, pinned No. 15 Collin Jensen, 6:01.
184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, pinned Bobby Steveson, 2:36.
141: No. 12 Jimmy Gulibon, PSU, dec. No. 9 Tommy Thorn, 6-3. Referee: Jim Williams; assistant referee Michael Chase.
Attendance: 2,373.
Takedowns: Penn State 23; Minnesota 5.
Records: Penn State 6-0, 2-0 Big Ten; Nebraska 7-1, 1-1.
Records: Penn State 5-0, 1-0 Big Ten; Minnesota 3-2, 2-1.
Next match: Rutgers at Penn State, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13.
Penn State earns series split against Ohio State hockey Special to the Gazette COLUMBUS, Ohio — Freshman Brandon Biro scored the opening goal of the game and added an assist to help lift No. 2 Penn State past No. 11 Ohio State in Big Ten Conference action from Value City Arena on Jan. 7. With the victory, the Nittany Lions improve to 14-2-1 overall and collect three crucial road points to move to 3-1-0-0 in conference action. The Buckeyes drop to 10-3-5 on the year and 2-2-0-0 in the Big Ten.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Penn State had the majority of the scoring chances during the opening 20 minutes of play, but Buckeye senior net-minder Christian Frey continued to stand tall and stopped them all. The Nittany Lions finally broke their scoreless drought as junior Trevor Hamilton sent a great pass up ahead to senior David Goodwin. Goodwin entered the zone on a 2-on-1 rush and fired a shot off the chest of Frey, but the rebound came right to Biro below the right dot and the rookie deposited his fourth of the season into the open net for the 1-0 lead at 4:16 of the second period. PSU then came up huge on the other end of the ice as freshman goaltender Peyton Jones and company stopped three consecutive power plays from Ohio State including a full two-minute 5-on-3 chance. The Buckeyes gave the Lions a taste of their own medicine; however, midway through the middle frame they proceeded to kill off a five-minute major penalty in its entirety keeping things a one-goal game heading into the second intermission. Penn State kept the pressure on early in the third period and a neutral ice turnover by Ohio State sent junior defenseman Erik Autio in on an odd-man rush. The Finn stayed calm, turned down the pass
and instead fired a quick wrist shot beating Frey on the far side, over the glove, off the post and in for the 2-0 lead at 3:10 of the final stanza. Senior Ricky DeRosa extended the lead with the fifth short-handed tally of the year for PSU at 7:57 of the third period for the 3-0 edge. The Lions then found themselves in another 5-on-3 hole and Buckeye senior Nick Schilkey scored a pair of goals just 43 seconds apart to cut the deficit to a single goal at 3-2 with 9:35 remaining in the third period. Sophomore Chase Berger would eventually seal the deal with an empty net goal as time expired with assists to Biro and freshman Denis Smirnov for the final score.
GOALTENDING
Both goalies were sensational, as Jones collected 24 saves to improve to 12-1-1 on the year, while Frey stopped 39 pucks while falling to 4-2-1 overall.
NOTES
■ Penn State improves to 13-0-1 when leading after two periods of play. ■ Smirnov set a new single-season freshman point record with his 28th point on the primary assist on Berger’s empty net goal in the third period. ■ The Nittany Lions earn just their second victory ever at Value City Arena (2-6). ■ The Lions outshot the hosts 42-26 while going 1-for-3 with the man-advantage. Ohio State was 2-for-6 on the power-play. ■ The first Buckeye power play goal snapped a streak of 21 consecutive kills for the Nittany Lions.
NEXT UP
Penn State returns home to battle Michigan State in a two-game set Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14, with both contests scheduled for 7 p.m.
PENN STATE freshman 125-pounder Nick Suriano had himself a weekend, earning wins over the sixth- and fifth-ranked wrestlers in the country. decisions from 149 through 165. Geno Morelli and Bo Nickal followed with decisions. Nolf’s (15-7) and Nickal’s (11-5) wins came over the No. 3 ranked opponents at their respective weights. The teams swapped pins in the final two bouts. Nick Nevills, the Lions’ 285-pounder who has soared to No. 5 in the rankings, continued his string of impressive performances with a third-period fall. “We like to see that. Coach Cael said before the match, ‘Make some mistakes out there. Take some risks,” Cunningham said. “Well, he took some risks and got the fall for it, so it’s good to see when those guys are listening.” The Jan. 6 win over Minnesota was less dramatic, and it was partially the Golden Gophers’ fault. They chose to draw for the starting weight and drew a worst-case scenario — starting at 149, which meant seeing two No. 1 ranked Nittany Lions in the first two bouts. Retherford and Nolf recorded falls to put the Gophers in a 12-0 hole from which they couldn’t climb out. When Joseph and Morelli each added a decision and Nickal scored a first-period fall, the Nittany Lion lead was 24-0 and the Gophers couldn’t burrow out. Nevills, Suriano and Gulibon added decisions to complete the rout. With fewer than two months until the Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, Big Ten Championships in Bloomington, Ind., Penn State’s lineup is still taking shape. At six weights — 125, 149, 157, 165, 184 and 285 — the Nittany Lions look to have either All-America or national champion candidates.
At 197, Matt McCutcheon suffered his first two losses of the season. One was a respectable 3-2 loss to second-ranked Brett Pfarr of Minnesota. The other came to No. 7 Aaron Studebaker of Nebraska when McCutcheon got caught and pinned. McCutcheon trailed only 2-1 at the time. So, those two losses include silver linings in that McCutcheon was within striking distance of a win against two established 197-pounders. If he continues to adjust to the weight, he could challenge for All-America status. Morelli wrestled both matches at 174 over the weekend. It isn’t clear if that weight is his or if Shakur Rasheed is still in the mix. Either of those two could challenge for All-America status. Backup George Carpenter filled in at 133 pounds for Jered Cortez, who is apparently still recovering from a shoulder injury according to commentary on the Penn State Sports Network. If Cortez is able to fully recover, he has shown glimpses of All-America form. That leaves 141 and Jimmy Gulibon, an All-American in 2015. His 6-3 win over No. 9 Tommy Thorn of Minnesota on Jan. 6 was promising. However, his 12-5 loss to No. 13 Colton McCrystal two days later was another example of his inability to post consistent wins against the higher ranked guys at his weight. Penn State returns to action at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, when No. 11 Rutgers visits Rec Hall for a dual meet that will be aired live on Big Ten Network. Rutgers beat No. 12 Illinois, 19-17, Jan. 6. The Scarlet Knights had to postpone a Jan. 8 match at No. 4 Ohio State due to inclement weather. The match has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Columbus, Ohio.
Slow start plagues Lady Lions in loss to Purdue By STEVE CONNELLY statecollege.com
Penn State (11-5, 1-3 Big Ten) traveled to West Lafayette, Ind., coming off its first Big Ten win of the season against Iowa. Purdue (11-6, 2-1 Big Ten) also grabbed its first Big Ten win in its last time out on the floor, as the Boilermakers took down Michigan State. The Lady Lions had nothing to compete with the Boilermakers on Jan. 7, as Purdue ran away with it early, 64-51. The Lady Lions got off to a slow start in the opening few minutes at Mackey Arena, falling behind 11-4 at the first media timeout with shots just not falling on the offensive end and Purdue securing easy buckets with good ball movement. Turnovers plagued Penn State throughout the opening quarter, with the Boilermakers leading 19-8 after heading into the second quarter. The Boilermakers hit a 3 and scored on a fastbreak off of a turnover to force Penn State coach Coquese Washington to call
timeout down 24-8. Purdue couldn’t build on its lead in the following minutes, but the Lady Lions didn’t have the offensive firepower to cut into it. Peyton Whitted led Penn State into the locker room with eight points and four rebounds as the Lady Lions trailed Purdue 36-20 at halftime. After scoring the opening points of the quarter, Penn State was shut out for the next several minutes as Purdue pushed its lead to 20-plus. With four players in double figures, Purdue went into the fourth quarter with a 55-32 lead. The Lady Lions managed to cut their deficit a bit in the final 10 minutes. Giving up just nine points in the final quarter, Penn State also was clicking for the first time during the game on the offensive end. Just one Lady Lion finished in double figures as Penn State dropped the third game in its last four, 64-51. The Lady Lions were scheduled to be back in action Wednesday, Jan. 18, when they travel to play No. 3 Maryland.
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Lions’ Godwin, Sickels declare for NFL draft By BEN JONES statecollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Two key underclassmen on Penn State’s Big Ten Championship football team will forgo their final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft. Wide receiver Chris Godwin and defensive end Garrett Sickels announced their decisions in the days following the Nittany Lions’ 52-49 loss to USC in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2. Godwin, a two-time All-Big Ten selection, ranks in the top-four in program history in receiving yards (2,404) and receiving touchdowns (18). “It’s been an honor and a blessing to have the opportunity to be a part of the Penn State Football family,” Godwin said in a written statement. “I give all the glory to God. I don’t know if words can fully express my gratitude to everyone that played a role in me getting to this point. “The success I’ve had is a direct result of my association with the teams and sup-
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DEFENSIVE END Garrett Sickels finished his Penn State career with 93 tackles and 11 sacks.
porting staff that I’ve had. From Middletown High School to Penn State, I have made relationships that will last a lifetime. Those closest to me know the impact this has had on my growth. The special bond with this team is something I’ll hold forever. “I came to Penn State not only to pursue a degree from the greatest university in the nation, but also to play in the best atmosphere in college football and bring Penn State back to prominence. Through a lot of hard work over the last three years, I’d like to believe that myself and my brothers have successfully accomplished that. “As a kid from Delaware I could only dream about being in this position. This has been one of the hardest decisions in my life, but after praying on it and having many conversations with those I trust the most, I’ve decided to forgo my senior year and declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. I believe this is the best decision for myself and my family. “I can’t thank my brothers, coaches/ support staff and Nittany Nation enough for their constant support throughout my three years here. This year was something special and I’ll be forever grateful to have been a part of it.” This past season Godwin finished with 59 catches for 982 yards and a Penn State junior-record 11 touchdowns. His receiving touchdowns ranked 22nd in FBS and he was 40th in FBS and third in the Big Ten in receiving yards. He finished the season sixth on Penn State’s season receiving yardage list, tied for second in receiving touchdowns and seventh in receptions. “Chris has been a leader in our wide receivers’ room and on this team throughout his Penn State career,” Penn State head coach James Franklin said in a statement. “He is one of the top receivers in Penn State history and has made numerous memorable catches throughout his career. We are thankful for all of Chris’ contributions to Penn State Football and look forward to seeing him excel on the next level.” With his performance in the 2015 season, Godwin became the third player in
Penn State women’s hockey drops pair to Ohio State Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State women’s hockey team closed out its non-conference schedule with a pair of losses to the Ohio State Buckeyes at Pegula Ice Arena. The team lost a 5-0 matchup Jan. 6, and were shut out again, 6-0, Jan 7. During the Jan. 7 game, the Buckeyes (10-10-2, 4-10-2 WCHA) and Nittany Lions (5-13-4, 4-3-1 CHA) went into the second period tied 0-0. Ohio State finally broke the scoreless tie at 7:36 into the second period on Samantha Bouley’s fifth goal of the season. The Buckeyes added to their lead in the second frame on Maddy Field’s eighth goal of the season at 12:35. Leading 2-0 heading into the final period of regulation, the Buckeyes netted four goals over the final 20 minutes of play to capture the 6-0 victory. For Ohio State in the third period, Dani Sadek scored at 4:41, Jessica Dunne found the back of the net at 7:33, Breanne Grant netted a goal at 11:28 and Jincy Dunne made it a 6-0 game at 19:33. Hoops, from page 19 38-28, picking up nine offense rebounds while Michigan State managed just four. Mike Watkins just a rebound shy of a double-double with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, while Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens combined for 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting. Michigan State star freshman Miles Bridges managed just four points in his second game back from injury, but he hauled in six rebounds and had a key block in the second half.
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In net for the Nittany Lions, freshman goaltender Daniela Paniccia recorded 23 saves. For Ohio State, Kassidy Sauve made 26 saves. The previous night’s results were similar. Ohio State jumped out to a 3-0 lead over Penn State midway through the first period. Dunne put Ohio State up 1-0 just 2:14 into the contest. The Buckeyes added to their lead on a pair of goals from Katie Matheny at 7:59 and 10:14. With 41 seconds left in the second stanza, Field netted her seventh goal of the season to give the Buckeyes a 4-0 tally. Matheny completed her hat trick 6:53 into the third period to make it a 5-0 contest. Paniccia and Sauve both recorded 29save performances. The Nittany Lions return to College Hockey America action against Syracuse, Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14. The Nittany Lions and Orange take to the ice inside the Tennity Ice Pavilion in Syracuse, N.Y. Puck drops are set for 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. scoring or even key plays, but the sophomore was always in the right place at the right time, with six assists, six points, four rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Lamar Stevens was a more substantial contributor on the scoreboard going 7-of-12 from the field for 18 points and pulling down six rebounds. Mike Watkins was also key with 11 points and nine boards, while Shep Garner had a timely eight points. For Michigan State, it was Nick Ward with 16 points to pace the Spartans.
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WIDE RECEIVER Chris Godwin ranks in the top four in Penn State history in receiving yards (2,404) and receiving touchdowns (18). school history to have 1,000 receiving yards in a season, joining Allen Robinson and Bobby Engram. His 2015 season is second on Penn State’s season receiving yards list with 1,101, and fourth in receptions (66). Sickels, a 2013 signee who received a scholarship offer from then head coach Bill O’Brien, has started the past two seasons at defensive end. He finished the 2016 season seventh on the team in tackles and was tied for the team lead in sacks with six on the year. He led the Nittany Lions with 12.5 tackles for a loss. “This journey has been an amazing ride from my commitment to Penn State in 2012 to this past Rose Bowl game,” Sickels said in a written statement. “I have made friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime. I’m so unbelievably proud to call myself a Penn Stater. I take great pride
in knowing me and my fellow classmates of the 2013 recruiting class have left Penn State in a much greater place then when we arrived. “After taking some time to reflect on this season and my career at Penn State, I am going to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. This was not an easy decision by any means but I am excited for the next chapter. I want to thank Coach O’Brien for giving me a scholarship to Penn State. Coach Franklin, Coach (Brent) Pry and Coach (Sean) Spencer, thank you for pushing me every day and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to play for the Blue and White. I will forever by a Penn State Nittany Lion.” Sickels finished his career with 93 tackles, 11 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one pass breakup.
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Back in August, the consensus among pro football experts was that the Pittsburgh Steelers had the potential to return to being one of the NFL’s elite teams this season and mount a serious challenge to win another Super Bowl championship. So far, so good. Although it wasn’t as easy as all that. After winning their first two games against Washington and Cincinnati, the Steelers lost five of their next seven and stood at just 4-5 with seven games to play. Things turned around, however, after the 35-30 loss to Dallas on Nov. 13, and Pittsburgh swept those final seven games to finish 11-5 and as champions of the AFC East. Still, the team had to come away with a gritty, 31-27 win against the Ravens on Christmas day to secure the playoff berth. A loss there would have put the division title in the hands of Baltimore — and a win in Week 17 against the Browns would have given the championship to the Ravens. The surprising but somewhat depleted Miami Dolphins showed up at frigid Heinz Field for the wild-card round game Jan. 8, and the Steelers’ 30-12 win over them was vintage Pittsburgh football. The Steelers’ defense overwhelmed the Dolphins and forced three turnovers, including two drive-killing fumbles by backup quarterback Matt Moore, while the “big three,” as Steelers coach Mike Tomlin calls them, kept doing what they do on offense. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed an economical 13 of 18 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Le’Veon Bell ran 29 times for 167 yards and two more touchdowns, and wide receiver Antonio Brown caught five passes for 124 yards and two long scores. “It was great to get the win,” Tomlin said. “We don’t take it for granted. This time of year the road gets increasingly narrow and it’s good to still be on it. “A lot of significant contributions from all parties involved. The summary of the game is we had the big three rolling on offense, and we stopped the run on defense. If we do those things, we have a chance to win games regardless of circumstance or situation or opponent. We did that today.” The road Tomlin spoke about now heads to Kansas City where the 12-4 and No. 2 seed Chiefs will be waiting. The winner will take on either the Patriots or the Texans in the Conference Championship Game. Tomlin also said that what happened in the regular season is mostly irrelevant once the playoffs start, and that is especially true of this matchup with KC. These two teams met on Oct. 2 at Heinz Field, and the Steelers ran up a 29-point lead and never looked back, winning by a final score of 43-14. Roethlisberger had a monster day, throwing for 300 yards and five touchdowns, and Bell ran 18 times for 144 yards. Two early turnovers by the Chiefs led to a quick 22-0 Steelers lead, and it was all downhill for Kansas City after that. Pittsburgh fans would probably be wise not to expect a repeat of that game, and there are some important reasons why: ■ Instead of worrying too much about it, Kansas City went on a tear after that game. The Chiefs won five in a
be ready for the KC game, but this will obviously be one of the big pre-game stories leading up to game time. Stay tuned. ■ Defense, turnovers and the first quarter will all take center stage. The Steelers defense showed up big against Miami, but Roethlisberger and company will have to be wary of the ball-hawking Chiefs. They can’t give the Chiefs short fields or any non-offensive scores. Fueled by turnovers, Pittsburgh bolted out against Miami in the first quarter and against the Chiefs in the first meeting. Both times, the Steelers defense and running game were more than enough to hold on for wins, and another fast start is surely in Tomlin’s plans. ■ Both teams play with similar styles, and both are used to playing in — and winning — close games. It would surprise no one, and is probably likely, that the game will still hang in the balance with fewer than five minutes to play. Kickoff is at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15.
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Family Matters
Start new year by changing kids’ undesirable behavior By JESSICA DIRSMITH and SARAH ROCHETTE It’s 2017, a new year, a new semester and a new chapter in your lives. Picture it. You are in your first freshman seminar about raising and teaching children and adolescents, “Behavior 101 for Parents and Educators.” The instructor provides the class with some examples of problematic behavior that you can relate to. A scenario in which a child calls her brother and friend names in unstructured settings is provided. This brief “course” will answer the following questions: Does problematic behavior occur for a reason? Can adults elicit more desired behaviors by changing environmental conditions?
THE PROBLEM
Teachers and parents alike report that child and adolescent behavioral concerns are one of their primary challenges in both the school and home settings. According to a 2006 Gallup Kappa poll that surveyed teachers about what concerns them most with public schools, behavior concerns ranked third behind financial concerns and overcrowding. In fact, many teachers and parents believe that they are at a loss in how to effectively improve their children’s behaviors, let alone ensure that these changes are sustainable over time.
CHALLENGES
In the school setting, providing an effective, non-disruptive learning environment can be a very difficult task, especially as educators are faced with dwindling resources, larger class sizes and increased pressure for academic achievement. While in the home setting, parents and guardians are faced with limited time, scarce resources and schedules that may not allow for dealing with significant behavioral concerns.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
The good news is, we can change behavior. Sometimes the changes are quick and require little effort from adults. But, sometimes, these changes take a significant amount of time, skill and resources. The rule of thumb is that behaviors that are ingrained and have been persistent over time are typically more resistant to change than behaviors that are newly learned. For example, Snoopy will almost always bark to gain attention from Woodstock. This behavior has successfully gained Woodstock’s attention for a number of years, and
the function of his behavior is being met. It will likely take some time to replace Snoopy’s barking behavior with a more socially desirable behavior that will still meet his functional need — to gain attention.
WHAT ARE FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS?
Functional behavior assessments are a way for adults in the school and home settings to help identify what we can change about the child’s environment to better support them and promote socially desired behaviors. An FBA is a method to collect information on what occurs before a child behaves in a specific way (known as the “antecedent” to the behavior) and what is observed to occur afterward that may potentially be maintaining the behavior (known as the “consequence” of the behavior).
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All behavior occurs for a reason. Typically, behavior is a means to achieve a desired outcome. A behavior may serve one or more of the following functions: ■ To gain something, such as attention — whether positive or negative — or to obtain something the child wants. A child may yell to get their parent’s attention, or may grab a toy from another child because he wants to play with it. ■ To avoid something, such as getting out of something the doesn’t want to do or a situation that makes the child uncomfortable. A child may run away because they don’t want to sit down to complete a task that is difficult. ■ To provide stimulation, such as the need for physical movement. A child may drum his hands on the table repeatedly, in order to help him stay in his seat as expected, instead of getting up when he is restless. Problem behaviors can also be increased by physical conditions, such as being tired or hungry. A child may be more likely to have a tantrum when he is tired. Meet Lucy van Pelt. Lucy is constantly seeking admiration and compliments from both her friend Charlie Brown and her brother, Linus. As such, Lucy will seek out compliments, but will retaliate with unkind words directed to the boys when they do not provide her with the compliments she was fishing for. When she does this, they begin to pay attention to her again and respond with comebacks. The primary concern that may be causing the most impairment for Lucy at this time is likely her verbal aggression, which is impacting her friendships and sibling relationship. These behaviors typically occur during unstructured play settings when adults are not present. And
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the verbal aggression behavior is maintained by gaining peer attention. So, the “ABCs” of Lucy’s inappropriate behavior are: ■ The “A” — antecedent — for Lucy is being in an unstructured social situation. ■ “B” is for behavior, and Lucy’s primary behavioral concern at this time is verbal aggression. This behavior is further defined by yelling and calling peers’ names. ■ The “C” stands for consequence. When Lucy is verbally aggressive, she elicits peer attention from the boys. As such, the consequence is peer attention. Based on these ABCs of Lucy’s behavior, a hypothesis can be made about the function the behavior is serving for her.
ABC’S ACTION PLAN
First, in addition to behavioral supports in the school setting or rules in all areas of the school and home, we can help set up children for behavioral success by: ■ Pre-teaching behavioral expectations, such as what being a good listener looks like in gym class, in science, at the grocery store, etc. Just like we teach reading, writing and math, we have to teach children the behaviors that we want them to show. ■ Identifying and praising specific behaviors that are expected of all students or children. In other words, “catch them being good” and provide positive attention when they engage in the behaviors you would like them to display more often. ■ Implementing consequences consistently and letting the child know ahead of time what consequences will be for particular misbehaviors. For example, hitting should always result in the same, predictable consequence, such as time-out and/or loss of privileges. In the situations in which you’ve noticed a child often misbehaves, let him know the consequence of misbehavior before he enters the situation. Also, try to ensure that the consequence is meaningful to the child. On the way to the store say, “Remember to stay with me in the grocery store. If you run off, you won’t be having dessert after dinner.” ■ Applying overlearning or overcorrection. If a child engages in an inappropriate behavior, have him practice the replacement appropriate behavior several times to help reinforce his knowledge of what to do the next time. Behavior, Page 25
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Behavior, from page 24 Or, have him overcorrect the problem behavior. If a child dumps out a bin of toys on the floor when angry, have him correct the situation by not only cleaning up the toys that were dumped, but cleaning up all of the toys in the playroom. Adult help and guidance are often needed for a child to overlearn or overcorrect behavior. Next, consider whether a child may have skill deficits that interfere with demonstrating appropriate behaviors. If they do display skill deficits, then identify targeted interventions for addressing these skill deficits: ■ If a child frequently acts impulsively and is unable to think through the consequences of his actions, teach him an explicit strategy such as “Stop, Think, Act.” (This could also be introduced through a game format such as Stop, Relax, and Think, produced by Childswork/Childsplay.) Identify situations in which they may need to apply this strategy. ■ For a child who needs to learn coping skills to deal with anxiety or frustration, explicitly teach him to recognize the situations that make him feel this way. Teach relaxation strategies and how to replace anxiety-provoking thoughts with coping thoughts (such as “Name It, Tame
It, Reframe It” — see “Zach Gets Frustrated” by William Mulcahey, a children’s book that introduces this strategy). ■ For a child who hasn’t acquired the necessary social skills for using appropriate behavior in different social situations, explicitly teach the skills. “Social stories” that use pictures and words to describe step-by-step what to do in a given social situation can be particularly effective with younger children. Role-playing and acting-out social situations are also options, and can be effective methods of practicing social skills for both children and adolescents. For more information on resources for creating social stories, visit www.pbisworld.com/tier-2/social-stories. If a child’s behavior fails to improve following the implementation of behavioral support and targeted interventions, the third step in an action plan is for the school team to conduct a functional behavioral assessment. This will determine what is triggering the behavior and what environmental consequences may be reinforcing the behavior. The school team will likely devise a hypothesis to better determine the function of the behavior based on observation data. At this point, for the fourth step, the team can tailor a more individualized behavioral plan (sometimes referred to as a positive behavior support plan) to meet a child’s specific needs based on observed behaviors and the en-
PAGE 25 vironmental factors that can be changed to target the antecedents and consequences of the behaviors. Often, this involves helping the child to either achieve the same function of his inappropriate behavior by replacing it with more appropriate behaviors, altering the antecedents present in a child’s environment or altering the consequences that are maintaining the inappropriate behavior so consequences the child desires are provided for appropriate behaviors instead. Dr. Jessica Dirsmith is a school psychologist for the State College Area School District and also teaches in the Penn State school psychology program. Dr. Sarah Rochette is a school psychologist in the SCASD and a licensed psychologist, who also provides supervision in the Penn State CEDAR School Psychology Clinic and for doctoral-level school psychology interns.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Three prestigious classical musicians — pianist Inon Barnatan, clarinet player Anthony McGill and cellist Alisa Weilerstein — will demonstrate how they make beautiful music together with a performance of three pieces at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in Schwab Auditorium. The concert is part of the Center for the Performing Arts Classical Music Project, which is supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, according to a press release from Penn State. The program will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11, “Gassenhauer”; Johannes Brahms’ Trio in A minor, Op. 114; and Joseph Hallman’s “Short Stories.” The piece by Hallman, a Philadelphia native and 2014 Grammy-nominated composer, is co-commissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts through its membership in the national consortium
Music Accord and is being debuted on this tour. Barnatan is called “one of the most admired pianists of his generation” by The New York Times and a “born Schubertian” by Gramophone. The Israeli native has studied and performed alongside some of the 20th century’s most distinguished instructors, conductors and orchestras throughout the world. Barnatan is in his final season of a three-year artist-in-association with the New York Philharmonic, for which he performs as a soloist and acts as an ambassador. This year, he will embark on three tours, including the trio program with McGill and frequent recital partner Weilerstein. McGill, principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic, often performs as a soloist with orchestras throughout the country and is known as one of the few black artists to hold a principal position in a major orchestra.
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In a review of one of his first concert performances after a decade with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The New York Times described McGill’s playing as “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character.” In 2009, cellist Yo-Yo Ma chose McGill to round out a quartet, also featuring pianist Gabriele Montero, Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman, to perform for President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Weilerstein, a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” recipient, is the first cellist in 30 years to be signed to an exclusive recording contract with Decca Classics. BBC Music named her first release on that label — which features her interpretation of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto as performed with pianist Daniel Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin — Recording of the Year in 2013. Weilerstein has performed with world-renowned orchestras and is a champion of contemporary composers,
including Hallman, who wrote “Short Stories” especially for her. In 2009, she performed in a classical music event at the White House, by personal invitation from first lady Michelle Obama. She also makes a cameo in the 2014 film “If I Stay,” of which the soundtrack features the cellist’s performance of Zoltán Kodály’s solo sonata. Tickets for the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presentation — $42 for an adult, $15 for a University Park student and $32 for a person 18 and younger — are available online at www.cpa.psu. edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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Broadway’s touring ‘Once’ coming to Eisenhower Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — An emotionally captivating score performed by a live orchestra sets the tone for “Once,” the award-winning screen-to-stage romance about not giving up on your dreams and celebrating the power of music. The touring Broadway production will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in Eisenhower Auditorium, according to a release from Penn State. Based on writer-director John Carney’s 2007 film, which won an Academy Award for Best Song, the production includes music and songs written by the film’s actors, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. The story follows a busker, who’s also a vacuum cleaner repairman, and his chance meeting with a young pianist. After she hears his sad song of unrequited love, she convinces the heartbroken balladeer to perform the song in order to win back his girlfriend. The two folk artists form an unexpected bond while singing, writing and rehearsing their musical collaborations. The show’s actors double as
the orchestra and incorporate their musical talents into the plot. The original Broadway musical took home eight Tony Awards (including for Best Musical) and three more nominations, three Drama Desk Awards and the 2013 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. “What was always wonderful about ‘Once,’ its songs and its staging, has been magnified,” said a New York Times reviewer of the show’s Broadway production. Tickets for the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presentation — $65 and $56 for an adult, $47 and $38 for a University Park student, and $48 and $39 for a person 18 and younger — are available online at www.cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTSTIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Jan. 9) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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THE ROMANTIC screen-to-stage musical “Once” makes it Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Patrons are welcome to bring a contribution for a book drive aimed at supporting Mid-State Literacy Council’s efforts to
improve reading and learning proficiency in children. Titles with reading levels of preschool to sixth grade are preferred.
Scorsese’s “Silence” tops film critic’s best-of-2016 list By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette
Who says everything from 2016 has to be bad? There were plenty of bright spots, at least in terms of movies. It’s true that I missed out on some successes, both commercial (“Central Intelligence,” “Bad Moms”) and critical (“Miss Sloane,” “Paterson”), but I think I’ve seen a decent-enough cross section to make some informed decisions. First, some honorable mentions, in alphabetical order. Call them numbers 11 through 20: “Captain Fantastic,” “Deadpool,” “Don’t Breathe,” “Doctor Strange,” “Fences,” “Florence Foster Jenkins,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Loving,” “Moonlight” and “Sausage Party.” And, now, the top 10 for 2016: 10. “10 CLOVERFIELD LANE” I embarrassed myself laughing so hard at a board game scene in this intensity-packed compartmentalized thriller. Plus it made me check my closet at night for John Goodman as arguably the year’s best villain. 9. “KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS” Perhaps not as successful as some of the other animated hits from the year, but by no means less worthy of your time. The adventure is typical of the children’s an-
imation genre, but it’s not afraid to go to some dark places. 8. “ZOOTOPIA” Disney’s unprecedented success in 2016 started off with this fuzzy-wuzzy harsh look at society, prejudice and cultural identity. 7. “FINDING DORY” Pixar has done it again, recapturing our love for the 2003 contemporary classic “Finding Nemo” while giving us new reasons to laugh, cry and cheer. 6. “HAIL, CAESAR” This film suffered from a poor release date. I don’t know why it was dumped in February when it should have been in the thick of awards season. At least this snappy tribute to Old Hollywood from the Coen brothers got the year off to a deceptively promising start. 5. “LION” If I could put a fraction of a movie on this list, I’d put the first 40 minutes of “Lion” at No. 1. The film admittedly loses some steam once the main character becomes an adult. But there’s nothing lifeless about the story of a lost child navigating the streets, tunnels and people of Calcutta. 4. “MOANA” Disney somehow managed to outdo itself here, not just in terms of 2016, but of
Gimme Shelter show to benefit Strawberry Fields Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — For the sixth year in a row, local musicians will bring their talents to the State Theatre to benefit Strawberry Fields Inc., which provides community-based and residential services to children and adults with disabilities, and the theater. The event, Gimme Shelter, celebrates the music of the Rolling Stones. The show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the theater, 130 W. College Ave.
Tickets are priced at $100 (best seats), $50 (front section) and $40 (orchestra and balcony), plus a $5 ticketing fee. The lineup includes the Screaming Ducks, Ted & The Hi Fi’s, Pure Cane Sugar, the Unbanned, Erin Condo & The Hoofties, the Tommy Roberts, Rick Hirsch 4, Eric Ian Farmer, Grain, The Skoal Brothers, Miss Melanie & The Valley Rats and Tussey Mountain Moonshiners. For more information, visit www.the statetheatre.org or call (814) 272-0606.
the decade. The songs and animation are great as always, but what really makes this film special is the best-voiced main character they’ve had in a long time. 3. “LA LA LAND” If you’re a sucker for musicals like me, there’s no chance you won’t love this film. If you don’t love musicals, you might want to make an exception here. And if your jury’s out on musicals, this is an excellent
place to start because it nails almost everything. This film is a love letter to the genre while adding modern affectations and a substantial love story. 2. “MANCHESTER BY THE SEA” How can a movie be so funny and so tragic at the same time? By having an all time great script by Kenneth Lonergan, List, Page 28
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JANUARY 12-18, 2017
AROUND & IN TOWN WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
ONGOING
Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org . Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Book workshop — AAUW’s Used Book Workshop is open 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg Technology Park. During workshop hours, book donations may be made directly to the “AAUW Deliveries” door; blue donation bins are available at the driveway entrance for days the workshop is not open. Visit www. aauwstatecollege.org/booksale/location.htm or call (814) 466-6041. Performance — The Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, Visitors Welcome. 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Kids’ program — The Nittany Baptist Church will be holding Master’s Clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St. Visit www.nittany baptist.org. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957. Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, which offers understanding, friendship and hope to bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322.
Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit statecollegetoastmasters.toastmasters clubs.org. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369. Pet adoption — Pet adoptions are held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at Tractor Supply Co., 965 Benner Pike, State College. Call (814) 867-3337. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758.
LIMITED TIME
Public skate — Penn Skates will hold Public Skating Sessions from January 6th to April 14th every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $9 and $6 if you bring your own skates. For more information call (814) 357-6898 or email vdench@pennskates.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 12
Meeting — The Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic will hold a teach-in covering: immigration law 101, safety planning and finding good legal representation, understanding the Muslim “registry” or NSEERS; understanding “sanctuary”; building immigration policy at the university level and more. The class will be held in the Lewis Katz Building Room 112 of Penn State Law, starting at 4:30 p.m. For more information call (814) 865-8900 or email communications@pennstatelaw.psu.edu. Health — There will be a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. For more information, visit mountnittany.org. Health — Mount Nittany Health Boalsburg will hold a free parents-to-be class from 7 to 8 p.m. at 3901 S. Atherton Street, State College. Expecting parents are invited to join for a free class on what to expect in your baby’s care. For more information, or to register, call (814) 466-7921.
FRIDAY, JAN. 13
Music — Penn State School of Music will hold its Undergraduate Recognition Recital at 7:30 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information and a list of performers, visit www.music.psu.edu/performance/ undergraduate-recognition-recital-6.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
Kids — State College Friends School will host a Free Winter Play Day for children ages 3-7 to enjoy supervised games, crafts, and indoor activities while parents chat, play, relax, or tour the school. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 1900 University Drive. For more information call (814) 237-8386 or email lorip@scfriends.org. Dinner — New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Ham Pot-Pie Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to eat in or take-out, and everyone is welcome. For more information email psumacawslave@ yahoo.com. Meeting — The State College Borough Sustainability Focus Group will hold a meeting for the community to share thoughts and ideas to create a positive change. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Schlow Library Community Room. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Josh Turner at jturner@statecollegepa.us or at (814) 231-3086 ext. 4705.
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
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Breakfast — The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will have its All-You-Can Eat Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The cost will be $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. Further Information is available at facebook.com/events/575460759316163.
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PUBLIC SKATINGon Friday nights is now available at Penn Skates Friday evenings from 6-9 p.m., Jan. 6 through April 14. There is a discounted admission fee for those who bring their own skates. MONDAY, JAN. 16
Health — The Cancer Survivor Support Group will be in the Pink Zone Resource Center in the Shaner Cancer Pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center. All people touched by cancer are welcome. For more information contact Linda Lochbaum, at (814) 238-6220. Health — Mount Nittany Medical Center will hold its Healthy Weight for Life: Weight loss/management class series from 5:30 to 7 p.m at the ground floor conference rooms. Registered dietitians from Mount Nittany Health welcome you to attend to learn how to lose or manage weight to feel your best. For more information, visit mountnittany.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 17
Meeting — The Neurological Science of Addiction is hosting a family support meeting for families struggling with a loved one’s addiction at Watermarke Church, 116 South Spring Street, Bellefonte, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please call (814) 571-1240 or email Tapjohn737@gmail.com for additional information. Health — Mount Nittany Medical Center will hold a free class on hip and knee replacements from 7 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room 1, 2 or 3. For more information, contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org or call (814) 278-4810.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
Hiking discussion — Appalachian Outdoors employee Dave Gantz will host a discussion on methods and skills to stay comfortable while hiking and backpacking in cold conditions at 7 p.m. at 123 S Allen Street. Presentation topics will include proper winter gear and clothing, techniques to keep gear from freezing, tricks to staying warm while camping and sleeping, and more. For more information call (814) 234-3000 or email marketing@ appoutdoors.com — Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis
List, from page 27 who packs emotion into even the most trivial moments, of which there are many. Casey Affleck is virtually a lock to win an Oscar for playing a broken man going through a loss and a gain at the same time. 1. “SILENCE” Some bad early buzz nearly destroyed the release of this Martin Scorsese masterwork, and an action-light, nearly three-hour movie about Christian missionaries in 17th-century Japan was always going to be a tough sell. But this film is an uncompromising look at the nature of sacrifice. No, it’s not a pleasant movie, just a monumental one. If you think I left a film off, or want to talk about the rankings, email me at rrg251@nyu.edu. VALENTINE'S ITEMS ON DISPLAY WEEK OF JAN 16
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Learn from past budgeting mistakes in the new year ASH TOUMAYANTS
Retail stores make 20 to 30 percent of their revenue in the last five weeks of the year. What did that mean for your December budget? Odds are, you did not save all year to cover the December expenditures, and the holidays wrecked any attempt at budgeting. Approximately one-third of adults Ash Toumayants do save for the holiis the founder days. But, an alarmof Strong Tower ingly equal number Associates, a of adults wind up retirement dipping into their planning firm in emergency or even State College. retirement savings to purchase presents or deck the halls, according to a survey by investment firm T. Rowe Price. If this sounds familiar, make this New Year’s the one where you transform your spending habits. Your December 2017 self will thank you.
RESISTING TEMPTATION, OR FIRST THINGS FIRST
People tend to forget about sporadic expenses or the distant future until it’s too late. But taking the right steps now will make a big difference in your financial future, whether the focus is on next December or on 15 years from now. Resorting to the holiday-buying mindset versus budgeting or saving is common during the end of the year. As reported by Fortune, a T. Rowe Price survey showed that 30 percent of parents who do not put
aside money regularly for retirement still save for the holidays. Furthermore, 28 percent of parents who prioritize saving for holiday gifts do not save for college for their children. You don’t have to give up big, one-time purchases or small luxuries to save. The initial steps involve creating a budget and developing a greater awareness of things that trigger your overspending or undersaving patterns. It can by tempting to satisfy the teens now with the latest hot gaming system or a television several inches wider than the previous one, but are those items really in the budget? If not, the holidays may not be the best time to acquire them — especially since just about anything can be saved for if you have the appropriate budget and stick to it.
CREATING A LONG-TERM SAVINGS MINDSET
Making sure that your financial picture is better next year requires two elements: improving budgeting for the new year and putting a priority on saving for long-term items, such as your future retirement. Both elements require a look back at your spending habits. Take a look at your spending — both routine expenditures and discretionary ones — for the last three months of the year. This helps you tally your holiday spending and identify other one-time purchases. Set up separate columns for your regular monthly expenditures, seasonal spending such as holiday gifts, and other unusual expenses. Then, take a look at your current investments, for retirement and other longterm goals. A “risk stress test” can help determine if you are on track or would be easily derailed by an economic downturn.
Using various models, a financial stress test analyzes various scenarios, such as an increase in interest rates, and their potential impact. Both of these “research” efforts enable you to set a budget that helps you prepare for next December and years down the road.
BUCKETING AND BUDGETING
Making a budget is a New Year’s resolution that many people set. However, they often stray from it when they need to spend on an unexpected car repair, wedding or major medical expense. To start your budget, use the findings from allocating the last three months on the spreadsheet. Break out fixed or required costs for the year, such as insurance, housing, car payment and other regular expenditures. Don’t forget things that are required but not monthly, like property taxes or yearly checkups. Also, be sure to include minimum payments on loans or credit cards as non-optional items. Saving is the one item people often forget to put on the mandatory expense list. However, some money should be budgeted monthly for retirement savings as well as emergency funds. In a separate column, list anything that is optional, such as holiday spending and travel. These are the items that are nice to do, but are truly discretionary. Food and clothing are two areas that various experts put in either bucket. Yes, some food and clothes are mandatory expenditures. But, the money spent in these two categories should have minimums, with larger amounts viewed as discretionary. The idea is to really hone in on the necessities, which in your budget may not include frequenting expensive restaurants.
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STAYING WITHIN budget is not easy, even when you are doing everything right. Next, take a look at your income to determine how much extra money you have after monthly expenses are covered. Factor in any bonuses or variables in your income level to determine how much can be allocated to additional savings as well as the discretionary items, like gift giving. It is best to split this money into two buckets: short-term savings and long-term investment accounts. This helps you stay away from that worst of financial options: touching retirement funds when you’re in a pinch. Staying within a budget is not easy, even when you’re doing everything right. To boost your chance of success, keep track of your spending each month and review your progress throughout the year. This helps you avoid surprises when those unplanned expenses arise, and will make sure you’re prepared when next fall’s onslaught of advertisements and holiday displays begins.
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 DEC. 19-22, 2016 BENNER TOWNSHIP
Village of Nittany Glen LP to Mario I. Meraglia and Catherine E. Meraglia, 344 Fultons Run Road, State College, $203,000. H. Samuel Fischer and Sandra E. Fischer to Heather F. Bird, 1361 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $169,900. Chris E. Jabco and Beatrice J. Jabco to Matthew L. Garman and Sommer B. Garman, 1041 Purdue Mountain Road, Bellefonte, $306,000. Matthew Garman and Sommer B. Garman to Adam J. Burget and Tia K. Burget, 255 Edward Drive, Bellefonte, $270,000. Parkside Homes LLC to John C. Raiser and Jacquelyn L. Raiser, 127 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $382,443.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
Kelley M. Neidigh and Deborah E. Neidigh to Kelley M. Neidigh and Deborah E. Neidigh, 960 Devils Elbow Road, Bellefonte, $1. Janet B. Breon to Allen H. Ryen and Karen A. Ryen, Old 220 Road, Bellefonte, $33,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Ronald V. Bettig Estate and Rhiannon S. Bettivia, administratix, to Bethaney Tessitore, 611 Mulberry Lane, Lemont, $189,000. Ellison Living Trust, David R. Ellison, trustee, and Paul T. Morris to Paul T. Morris and Hannah M. Morris, 168 Gaslight Court, State College, $367,500. Grady B. Meehan and Patricia W. Meehan to Grady B. Meehan and Patricia W. Meehan, 1810 E Branch Road, State College, $1. Fred A. Strouse and Trustee and Fred A. Strouse Charitable Remainder to Hien Nguyen, Hoan Nguyen and Diep Hong Do, 139 Kuhns Lane, State College, $176,000. Betty May Smith by agent and Betty M. Smith by agent to Richard S.
Shaffer and Courtney L. Shaffer, 580 Boalsburg Road, Lemont, $179,000. Martha R. Bowman to Nathaniel Sayer Boston and Marisol Lindsay Williams, 624 Pike St., $169,999. Hazel E. Williams Estate and Lynda G. Debrasky, executrix, to Melbourne J. Deyoung and Linda R. Littleton, 200 Mary Street, Lemont, $150,000. Daniel D. Sahakian and Ludmila K. Sahakian to Armen D. Sahakian, Greenbriar Drive, State College, $1. Randall R. Rugh, Melissa R. Hosterman and Melissa R. Rugh to Chad Swires and Mya Rushton, 168 Marie Lane, State College, $319,000. Lavonne K. Weaver to Donna Simcoe, 136 Wellington Drive, State College, $295,000. Alysia Y. Blandon to Kiley Lucas, 308 First Ave., State College, $245,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
George H. Schenck and Jane M. Schenck to Roland E. Weaver, Lana M. Weaver and Mimi Joy Cooper, 1670 Princeton Drive, State College, $257,500. Daniel D. Sahakian and Ludmila K. Sahakian to Armen D. Sahakian, 161 Banyan Drive, State College, $1. Tamson L. Six to Ernest A. Erdeky and Deborah Kean Erdeky, 3221 Shellers Bend No. 889, State College, $342,000. Florentino J. Caimi and Carol C. Caimi to Tara M. Caimi, 1882 Ayrshire Way, State College, $1.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Wolfe Brothers Land LLC to Wolfe Brothers Land LLC, 165 Royer Hollow Lane, Centre Hall, $1.
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Corinne L. Thomas and Rodger Thomas to Kim M. Lehman and Karen A. Lehman, 320 Jackson Hill Road, Aaronsburg, $30,000. Brian F. Futhey to Dennis A. Whittinghill, Quarry Road, Woodward, $130,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Helen A. Brouse Estate and Robert W. Brouse, executor, to James Anthony Myers, 811 Torrey Lane, Boalsburg, $74,000. Kiley D. Lucas to John R. Mangan, 817 Boal Ave., Boalsburg, $172,000. James E. Williams Estate, Terry J. Williams and executor, and Patricia
A. Williams to Nancy M. Tischler and Carl Eric Tischler, 1016 Kathryn St., Boalsburg, $310,000. KBBH Partnership to Sara Ellen Ray, 198 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $188,006. John P. Mandryk and Joan M. Mandryk to Orin Richard Bundy, 116 Aspen Drive, Boalsburg, $846,000. GTW Associates to Charles M. Dalton and Maria C. Capule, 107 Sophie Court, Boalsburg, $82,500.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Donald L. Comly and Judy M. Comly to BCM Holdings LP, Jack Straw Road, Julian, $1.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Dwayne H. Haines and Darla J. Haines to Brenda Jeanne Heizman and Nena Marie Haines, 11067 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard, $1. David L. Fisher by sheriff, Justine R. Korn by sheriff and Justine R. Fisher by sheriff to Village Capital and Investment LLC, 240 Eagleville Road, Liberty Township, $74,000. Lula A. Moore to Lula A. Moore, Paul E. Moore, Deborah K. Moore-Kitchen, Jennie L. Moore and Samuel E. Moore Jr., 2320 Monument Orviston Road, Beech Creek, $1.
MILESBURG BOROUGH
Ronald Leroy Williams, Ronald L. Williams by agent, and Jo Anne Williams to Jo Anne Williams and Jo Anne Williams, 201 Darrell Street, Bellefonte, $1.
MILLHEIM BOROUGH
Leslie R. Burkholder to Leslie R. Burkholder and Holly L. Hamilton, 105 Penn St., Millheim, $1.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Aaron Hine Songer and Thomas F. Songer III to Sara H. Songer, 1000 Fillmore Road, State College, $1. Sara H. Songer to Gerard F. Gastiger and Monica D. Gastiger, South Fillmore Road, State College, $1. Adam Burget and Tia Burget to Juana Richard, 3955 N. Atherton St., State College, $159,900. Krystyna E. Tyson to Benoit A. Dayrat, 372 Ghaner Drive, State College, $219,000. Michael C. Kraker to Michael C. Kraker and Augusta Kraker, 5168 W. Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda, $1. Patrick W. Ebel and Sandra L. Ebel to Aaron J. Bell and Christen L.
Bell, 145 Meeks Lane, Port Matilda, $254,900.
PENN TOWNSHIP
Richard L. Auman to Keith W. Grenoble and Charmaine S. Grenoble, 118 Toll House Road, Millheim, $71,000.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH
Devin Michael Parker to Janet C. Stude, 207 N. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $69,000. Ryan P. Doyle by sheriff, Emily R. Gette-Doyle by sheriff, and Emily R. Gette by sheriff to Fannie Mae, 218 S. Second St., Philipsburg, $4,283.22. Betsy M. Wellings to Jennifer L. Depto, 20 N. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $27,000.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Kay D. Dreibelbis to C&K Real Estate LLC, 116 Haverford Circle, State College, $132,950. Kay D. Dreibelbis to C&K Real Estate LLC, 118 Haverford Circle, State College, $142,950. Edwin M. Poorman and Donna L. Poorman to Andrew S. Magargee and Caitlin C. Magargee, 206 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $485,000. Jeffery C. Hughes and Kathleen R. Hughes to Heather Bette Hughes, 231 Oakwood Ave., State College, $142,000.
PORT MATILDA BOROUGH
Donna J. Ray and Robert C. Woodring to Robert C. Woodring, 101 Wood St., Port Matilda, $1.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Wanda J. Decker to Justin Seyler and Gretchen Seyler, 186 Manor Road, Centre Hall, $169,000. Jennifer S. Stover, Roger A. Stover and Nancy L. Prough to Jennifer S. Stover and Amanda R. Leigey, 167 Dogtown Road, Centre Hall, $1.
RUSH TOWNSHIP
James O. Gray, James O. Gray Jr. and Barbara J. Gray to Nathaniel Horner and Aletheia Horner, Casanova Road, Munson, $81,500. U.S. Bank to Southern Specialty Properties, 728 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, $24,500.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Mary Ann R. Hamilton to Cullen J. Hamilton, 108 Byzantine Lane, Clar-
ence, $1. Hazel Renaud France, Hazel R. Renaud and William Alexander France to Benjamin J. Leskovansky and Jessa T. Hockenbury, 106 Meadow St., Snow Shoe, $164,900. Beatrice P. Waxmunsky Estate, Joyce A. Wert and executor, Kathleen B. Stavoy, Mary L. Stiffler, Jacob Stiffler, Geraldine Borger, Stanley W. Borger and Lynn D. Wert to Lorilyn Weaver, 571 Clarence Road, Snow Shoe, $69,900. David A. Rauch and Barbara J. Rauch to William T. Runkle and Alicia L. Runkle, 134 Turkey Ridge Road, Snow Shoe, $108,000.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Myron Blahy and Olga Blahy to Christia Eberhart and Simon Eberhart, 252 Gwenedd Lane, Pleasant Gap, $1. Philip D. McNeal and Karen McNeal to Charles T. Doebler and Valerie Doebler, 735 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $240,000.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Frederick J. Kissinger and Debra S. Hamilton, executrix, to David B. Lee, 818 Old Boalsburg Road, State College, $1. Rodney J. Hendricks to SC Prospect Ave. LLC, 200 W. Prospect Ave., State College, $1. Robert M. Rioux Jr., Julie E. Rioux and Julie E. Meiser to Robert M. Rioux Jr., 1204 Smithfield Circle, State College, $1. J. Randall Woolridge to Martin Karduck, Shirley J. Karduck and Scott Karduck, 302 Locust Lane, State College, $395,000.
TAYLOR TOWNSHIP
Robert C. Woodring to Donna J. Ray and Donna J. Ray, 177 Hemlock Lane, Port Matilda, $1. Robert C. Woodring and Donna J. Ray to Robert C. Woodring, 626 Fowler Hollow Lane, Port Matilda, $1.
UNION TOWNSHIP
Gary L. Vongunden and Karen Adams to John M. Schall, 404 Hawk Lane, Julian, $125,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Jessica L. Watkins and Scott A. Watkins to Jessica L. Watkins, 149 Hecla Road, Mount Pleasant, $1. — Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis
JANUARY 12-18, 2017
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State College Office Space If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376
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Charming 3-bedroom Cape Cod 5 miles from Campus Charming, well-maintained 3-bedroom Cape Cod, located on a quiet street across from the former Boalsburg Elementary School (now Saint Joseph’s High School). Available for rent IMMEDIATELY. Located just five miles from Penn State’s University Park campus, blocks from the Boalsburg Military Park and Museum, farmer’s market, restaurants and bike paths. Two full bathrooms (one located on the 2nd floor, the other—a brand new full bathroom—in the unfinished basement). The kitchen has a brand new dishwasher and range and a nice breakfast bar. Adjoining dining room has arched pass-thrus. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, the backyard has a 40’ x 30’ vegetable garden and garden shed. Washer/dryer included, plus a 2nd refrigerator and additional freezer, and a work bench/shop in the basement. To see pictures of the house with furnishings, please check our website: http:// sataliaconstruction. com/. Go to Rentals (5th tab going from left to right near top of page). Click on RENTALS and scroll to 2nd property (Belle Avenue). Rent is $1,450 per month, plus some utilities (cable, electric, phone). The landlord pays sewer, trash and water, and provides lawn care. Additional photographs available upon request. Sorry, no pets. 814 571-2335
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Sports Equipment For Sale
2015 COBRA Fly V irons, 5 iron through sand wedge (8 Clubs), ex. cond., asking $190. Call or text (814) 753-0990
BERETTA PX-4 Storm Sub- Compact 9mm.,still in box, like new , asking $490, Call (410) 5996833 In Boalsburg.
STACK-ON Gun Cabinet, holds 8 guns, new in box, new $150 but selling for $75. Call (814) 238-1639
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MEN’S Neckties like new, $1 ea purchase over 10 ties 50 cents ea. silk, wool, cotton and polyester. Call (814) 466-7235
BIG BUDDY Portable Heater, new in box, new $155, selling for $75. Call (814) 238-1639
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FREE: Zenith Colored Television, screen measures 16”, good working cond., original model, not a flat screen, Call (814) 867-0602
Parts & Accessories For Sale
JOHN DEERE Snowblower, 38” width, front mount, fits LX series mowing tractor, good condition, asking $350, Call (814) 422-8720
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