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MICHIGAN IN PRIMETIME
Coach James Franklin is calling for a Penn State White Out this week as the Nittany Lions host Michigan on Oct. 21. Fans hope to pack 110,000 people into Beaver Stadium, “College GameDay” is broadcasting from the Old Main lawn and the big yellow M is in town for a matchup of Big 10 giants./Pages 15-18
October 19-25, 2017
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Judge denies Sandusky’s request for a new trial
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By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Judge John Foradora on Wednesday denied former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky’s request for a new trial. Foradora gave his decision at noon Oct. 18 after numerous hearings, as well as a last-minute filing on Oct. 17 from Sandusky’s attorneys.
The Sandusky legal team began its evidentiary appeal hearings in May 2016 under the Post Conviction Relief Act to seek a new trial. Much of their arguments center around defense attorney Joe Amendola’s handling of the case leading up to and during trial, including emails they believe were withheld from Amendola, to an interview Sandusky did with NBC, reportedly at Amendola’s urging. Sandusky, Page 6
White Out set to begin early By PAT ROTHDUESTCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — One of the most exciting, photogenic and intense traditions in college football is about to return to Bea-
ver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, when the Michigan Wolverines come calling for perhaps the biggest home game of the year for Penn State. White Out, Page 3
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ENGLISH BULLDOG Lenni was escorted down the runway by her owner, Barbara Frazier, during the second annual Pets Come First Doggie Fashion Show held at the Centre Hills Country Club. Lenni sported a bridal ensemble designed by Rosie’s Clothes at the event. TIM WEIGHT/Gazette file photo
THE STANDS surrounding the field at Beaver Stadium will be washed out in white for the annual White Out game, scheduled for Oct. 21 against Big Ten rival Michigan. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and be televised on ABC.
Tesla Superchargers installed near Bellefonte By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Joanne Tosti-Vasey knows how important it is to have access to a Tesla Supercharger. She was the first Tesla owner in Centre County and has made numerous long-distance trips in her Model S. Eight new Tesla Superchargers, a proprietary type of electric vehicle charge station, were installed at the Weis grocery store in Spring Township, just off Interstate 99. They’re capable of giving cars about 170 miles of range in 30 minutes, or a full charge in 90 minutes. The chargers are set to open by the end of 2017. It’s not the couple of minutes of fill-up that petrol pumpers are used to, but Tesla’s philosophy of feeding your car while you feed yourself means drivers can grab a meal while charging up. Tosti-Vasey, who serves on Bellefonte Borough Council, has helped Bellefonte become one of three municipalities in Pennsylvania, alongside Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, involved in the Plug-In Electric Vehicle Coalition. She said the group’s goal is to have electric vehicles making up 50 percent of vehicles on the road by 2050. Police Blotter ..................... 2 Death Notices ................... 6
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EIGHT NEW Tesla Supercharger stations are expected to open at Weis in Spring Township before the end of the year. Sometime next year, Bellefonte will be doing major work on two municipal parking lots that will include the installation of electric charging stations. Those projects will go out for bidding sometime before the end of 2017, with construction expect-
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ed to start as soon as possible after the spring thaw in 2018. So far, Bellefonte Borough hasn’t found a source of funding to help with the cost of installing the chargers. There is funding from the federal government for Gazette Gameday ........... 15 Sports ............................... 19
emissions reduction programs from the settlement with Volkswagen over cheating emissions standards. A reported $2.7 billion of the $14.7 billion settlement will be released over five rounds through the Environmental Mitigation Trust. At her own home, Tosti-Vasey makes use of solar panels for all electric needs, and said so far this year she her electricity bill has been $14 per month, the cost of the fee to hook up to the grid. Even before solar panels, she said it was cheaper to charge the Tesla off the grid rather than pay for gas in her Honda Accord. She and her husband had been paying about $150 in gas per month, but the cost of the charge was $50 per month for the Tesla before solar. They were able to track the cost of the Tesla charging separately since their garage is on a different meter than the house. She said for her and her husband, it was a matter of doing their small part to reduce their carbon footprint and to combat global warming. “With climate change, we each have to make our own effort,” she said. “So, my husband and I decided several years ago Superchargers, Page 6
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Front and Centre HOME IMPROVEMENT: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Bellefonte celebrated 10 years of operation on Oct. 14. The store sells home improvement and decor items, raises money and diverts materials from landfills. Page 13
DEALING WITH DEER: Laura Gauss, the Avid Gardener, teaches readers this week to look for signs deer have been getting into their gardens, as well as how to control them and keep them from causing destruction. Page 23
KEEPING PACE: It’s already Week 9 in the world of high school football. Three Centre County teams pulled off big wins last week, and Bellefonte keeps its strong run going. Pat Rothdeutsch gives a look at this week’s matchups. Page 19
SWEET STUFF: Valley Girl Sweets recently opened in Centre Hall, offering coffee (some infused with wine) and fresh-baked treats. Its owner hopes to also show people that gluten-free goodies can taste good. Page 29
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Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. at 1129 Philipsburg-Bigler Highway, Decatur Township, Clearfield County, reported a 350-gallon vat used to store grease was stolen sometime from June 8 through Oct. 5. qqq A Philipsburg woman told state police someone stole several pieces of wicker furniture from a location along Brentwood Drive, Rush Township, sometime on Oct. 5 or 6. qqq Shawn C. Wilkinson, 18, of Osceola Mills, will face a charge of harassment after troopers said he struck a 15-year-old Osceola Mills boy in the face several times with a closed fist at Slab Town Skate Park in Philipsburg Borough at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
STATE POLICE AT ROCKVIEW Police said a 13-year-old Aaronsburg boy will face school discipline after he took an iPhone 5 belonging to a 22-yearold State College woman at Penns Valley High School in Penn Township. Troopers said the phone was found through the “Find My iPhone” app at 2 p.m. Sept. 28. qqq Someone broke into a log cabin camp at 258 Yoder Lane in Haines Township and stole several hunting items, police said. Investigators believe the theft occurred between 3 p.m. Sept. 16 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1. qqq Two Centre Hall Borough residents along Manor Road reported to state police someone knocked their mailboxes off their posts sometime from 5 p.m. Sept. 30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 1. qqq
A 65-year-old Silver Springs, Md., woman reported to state police someone stole three metal patio chairs and a small wooden table from a residence along Main Street in Liberty Township sometime on Oct. 1 before 8:45 a.m. qqq Troopers said they are searching for the person who vandalized a car while it was parked at a residence along Buffalo Run Road, Benner Township, sometime from 9 p.m. Oct. 1 and 9 a.m. Oct. 2. qqq A 67-year-old Howard man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of a large amount of drugs and paraphernalia in Marion Township on Oct. 4. qqq Police said they found an LG smartphone in the 400 block of Decker Valley Road, Potter Township, at 3 p.m. Oct. 13. The owner can claim it by calling the Rockview barracks at (814) 355-7545. qqq Troopers said a Rebersburg woman was badly bitten by a German shepherd at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 in an alley behind the 100 block of Main Street in Miles Township. Officers filed charges against Macade A. Thompson, 21, of Rebersburg, saying he was the keeper of the 5-year-old dog at the time, which gave the victim a “significant gaping wound” on her left ankle. qqq Someone smashed pumpkins at a residence along 149 Penn St., Millheim Borough, sometime on Oct. 13 or 14. qqq Troopers said they arrested a 22-yearold Julian man and 20-year-old Bellefonte woman after they were found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia during a warrant service at 8:34 a.m. Oct. 15. — Compiled by Sean Yoder
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STATE COLLEGE — A State College man is facing felony charges of aggravated assault and strangulation after allegedly beating, strangling and stabbing a woman in her apartment. According to a criminal complaint filed Oct. 16, Ferguson Township Police became aware Oct. 11 that, a day earlier, a woman had been seen with injuries to her face to the extent that she was nearly unrecognizable. Police learned that a friend took the woman to Mount Nittany Medical Center and spoke with her there. She reportedly told police at the time that the injuries were the result of wrecking her bike. An officer reported her head and face had severe trauma that was not consistent with falling off a bike, and that she appeared to have been hit many times.
On Oct. 15, after learning the woman had been transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, police spoke with her again and asked her if she wanted to provide any new information. She reportedly told police that the injuries were domestic-violence related and she did not tell police earlier, “Because the person that did it threatened to kill me and my family and I did not want that to happen.” Police said she identified the person responsible as Nicholas P. Harbadin, 27. She said she had dated Harbadin, but broke up with him a month or two ago because he had a history of being violent toward her. According to the complaint, the woman said that on the night of Oct. 9, she received a call from Harbadin, who said he and others were “going to come Assault, Page 4
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White Out, from page 1 It will be a White Out, with close to 110,000 fans dressed in pure white mightily trying to influence the events on the field in favor of their Nittany Lions. It is always the most anticipated night on the PSU schedule, and this year it will again put Penn State in front of a national audience. It’s a spectacle that prompted ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit to declare that Penn State has the best student section in the country. Nittany Lion head coach Franklin messaged Centre County Gazette in hopes of reaching out to the reading public to ask them to begin donning white apparel the evening of Thursday, Oct. 19, and continue to wear white throughout the weekend, showing support for the 6-0 Nittany Lions. It wouldn’t be surprising, though, if Penn State fans don’t remember much about the first White Out at Beaver Stadium. That happened in 2004 when some guys in the sports information office had the idea of everyone in the student section dressing in white T-shirts. The name — White Out — was perfect from the very onset: blizzard conditions in which it is not only almost impossible for opponents to perform, but it’s difficult for them to even see. Maybe that game isn’t remembered much because the Lions lost, 20-13, to Purdue, but the White Out was considered a success. It was not until the next year — 2005 — that the White Out began to build into the event that it is now. That was the year No. 6 Ohio State came to visit for a nationally televised game Oct. 8. The Buckeyes featured future Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and a high-powered offense, but Penn State prevailed, 17-10, after Ohio State gave up an interception and a last-minute fumble, and encountered numerous communication problems due to the wild, noisy crowd. In 2007, the full stadium got involved for the Sept. 8 game against Notre Dame. Before 110,078 white-clad fans and a national audience, Penn State dismissed the Irish, 31-10, while the stunning, almost surreal images of Beaver Stadium were flashed around the country. Since that night, every White Out game except one has been televised on ABC, and this week’s game will be no exception. The bad news is that Penn State has lost more White Outs than it has won. The Nittany Lions’ record in these games is 6-7, and they have lost two of the last three. In 2014, No. 13 Ohio State came in and escaped, 3124, in two overtimes, and who can forget that game’s two crucial officiating decisions that went against the Lions. Then in 2015, during the height of the sanctions, No. 14 Michigan took a workmanlike 28-16 decision. And, last season, Penn State stunned No. 2 Ohio State, 24-21, on a blocked field goal in the final minutes that propelled the Lions on to win the Big Ten East and then the Big Ten Championship. So we are here again, against Michigan this year, with the tents at the stadium going up already on Monday. It’s Penn State that’s rated No. 2 this year, though, and with everything still out there for the Lions to achieve, it should be a wild — and wildly entertaining — night of football.
Fans encouraged to participate in game-day recycling initiatives Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Fans are encouraged to be environmentally responsible and participate in Penn State’s recycling and sustainability efforts by separating recyclable items before, during and after the game. Blue recycling bags and clear trash bags are located throughout the Beaver Stadium parking lots, including the entrance to most lots, according to a press release. Only recyclable items — plastic bottles, glass bottles and metal cans — should be placed in the blue bags. All other items should be placed in the available clear trash bags. Bags should be securely closed and left where fans parked. The bags will be picked up after the lots close. The release noted that proper recycling and garbage disposal help to preserve the environment and keep the university grounds well maintained. Penn State encourages all fans to take responsibility for their tailgates, to clean up when their tailgates end and to make sure all garbage and recycling are properly collected and placed in the appropriate bags. Intercollegiate Athletics has partnered with Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant, Sustainability Institute and the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority to help educate and promote recycling on game days. The Student Tailgate Ambassadors are encouraging recycling by engaging with fans in the Beaver Stadium parking lots and inside the stadium, as well.
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October 19-25, 2017
Teenager begins long recovery after shooting By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A State College teenager was permanently blinded in his right eye when he was shot at point-blank range with an air gun Oct. 13. But 13-year-old middle school student Jason Anderson is determined not to let the injury hold him back. “He’s determined not to let this ruin his life,” Amy Omo-Osagie, Anderson’s mother, said Oct. 16. “He said, ‘I’m still going to play football. I’m still going to be a doctor. It’s not going to hold me down.’ “It’s really his personality and strength that’s getting him through this. He’s just determined. ... He’s the strongest and bravest kid I know.” The shooting happened at about 9 p.m. on the 200 block of South Fraser Street, outside of the U.S. Post Office and just north of Memorial Field, where the State High football team was winning its homecoming game against Central Dauphin East. State College Police said a 14-year-old, whose name has not been released, intentionally fired the shots. Juvenile allegations of aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person were filed against the suspect and he was being held at the Central Counties Juvenile Detention Center. Police said the incident was related to a prior argument. A family friend started a GoFundMe campaign to help Anderson and his family with medical expenses. As of Oct. 16, it had received $23,455 of its $25,000 goal. The fundraiser has been part of an outpouring of community support, Omo-Osagie said. Anderson was shot six times. One shot to his left temple and two under his right cheek left the pellets lodged, and they had to be surgically removed. Two shots to his chest tore through his sweatshirt, but the pellets didn’t penetrate his skin. The other shot was directly to the eye. After being taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center, Anderson was flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where doctors performed surgery for five hours. They were able to save the eyeball, but said he would never see from it again. Omo-Osagie said that, as a middle school football player, Anderson and his teammates go to State High home games and that he checks in with his mother every two hours. Omo-Osagie was in her car at 9:03 p.m. when she realized he hadn’t made his 9 p.m. check-in. A minute later, she got a call from EMTs and police.
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“I got in the ambulance and I don’t even know how I felt,” she said. “I was scared and I was hurt. I didn’t know how bad it was. There was just blood all over. I didn’t know how many times he was shot, where exactly he was shot. His eye was swollen shut already, but I didn’t know it was in his eyeball.” After X-rays and scans at Mount Nittany, doctors said he would need to be flown to Danville immediately. “I fell to the floor,” Omo-Osagie said. “I was so scared, but I just kept thinking, thank God it wasn’t a stronger gun. A BB gun at point blank range, that BB could have went through his eye and into his brain. It could have went through his temple and to his brain. The two shots to his chest were directly over his heart and his lung. It could have killed him.” Before he went into surgery, Anderson told his mother, “Just don’t let me go blind.” After the surgery, Omo-Osagie and the ophthalmology team sat down to tell him he would permanently lose sight in his right eye. “He gave a sigh of disappointment and said, ‘That’s OK. I’m still cute,’” Omo-Osagie said. “And that was the first smile that I smiled, because I knew he was going to be OK. I know his personality, I know the type of kid he is and I know the outlook he has on life. He’s going to pull through this like a soldier, with the support he has and the family he has.” Anderson returned home to State College on Oct. 15, and he’s still in pain but already doing better than doctors expected he would be at this point. He’s walking around the house on his own and asked his mother to take him to get library books to start working on training his eye and brain to coordinate. He’s asked for help practicing walking up and down the stairs. There is still a long road ahead, and Omo-Osagie said he’s still not out of the woods when it comes to his eye healing properly. There remains a chance it will have to be removed if it doesn’t. She said the ophthalmology team in Danville has been “phenomenal” and that Anderson will continue going there for treatment. “It’s going to be a long road to recovery,” she said. “The eye is going to take a long time to heal. He’ll never see out of it again. Surgery-wise, it’s going to take a long time to heal. A lot of doctors appointments. The strength and support system he has through this community and through school and through his football family, it’s keeping a smile on his face.” Anderson and his family have been amazed by the support they’ve received from the State College community. Hundreds of people have donated to the GoFundMe. They’ve received phone calls and messages from people they’ve never met. People have stopped by with gifts and food. Omo-Osagie said she, her husband and her son have seen the community pull together and rally behind them.
“It’s just amazing,” she said. “This is one of the best communities to be in and I can’t thank this community enough, between our football family, our school family, our friends and neighbors. We need that support and they are right there to give it to us. I couldn’t ask for a better place to be. We are just so grateful and appreciative. We would have never expected this.” For Anderson, Omo-Osagie said JASON ANDERSON he is the type of person to always seek out the positive side of a situation, and that her family is determined to continue approaching his recovery with his outlook. “He hasn’t shown a sign of disappointment, or fear, or anger. He’s not even mad at the kid,” Omo-Osagie said. “It’s going to hit him eventually, but he has a smile on his face and is just like, ‘Let’s keep working to get me better.’ “My child did not deserve this. There’s no reason behind this. Even if there was a reason, that’s not reason enough. My heart breaks, but we’ll get through it.” In a statement on Oct. 15, State College Area School District superintendent Robert O’Donnell said, “I’m deeply saddened by this incident; the last 48 hours have been really hard for our entire community. ... Our continued focus is on the injured student and his family.” O’Donnell spoke with Omo-Osagie and principals and counselors visited with Anderson. He said that the district was working with police to contact students who may have witnessed the shooting or had information about what happened, both to ensure their well-being and develop a better understanding of what occurred. District administrators, counselors and State College and Patton Township police also met to discuss how to offer assistance to students and families and how the district could aid in the investigation. On Oct. 16, school counselors were available to meet with students and middle school teachers were given guidance for discussing this sensitive issue. There also was an increased police presence around district schools throughout the day. Though the shooting occurred outside of district property, O’Donnell said there will be increased security at upcoming events at Memorial Field. “My thoughts continue to be with the injured student and his family, and I remain shocked and troubled by this incident,” O’Donnell said. “At the same time, I’m uplifted by the outpouring of support so far, including a GoFundMe campaign started by a family friend. This is exactly the spirit we’ll need as a community to work through this difficult time.”
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the back near her ribs. Harbadin then threatened to kill himself and proceeded to cut his own throat with the knife, saying, “Look what you made me do,” according to the complaint. Harbadin left the apartment and went to a motel, police said. An officer located a State College Police report from Oct. 10 of a male at the motel who attempted suicide the previous night by cutting his throat with a knife. Harbadin reportedly told officers he no longer had the knife he used and had “ditched it far away.” Police said the woman’s injuries included a collapsed lung, swollen and bruised eyes, cut and swollen lips, bruising on her neck, arms and torso, and a puncture wound on her back. Harbadin was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault, one felony count of strangulation and misdemeanor counts of simple assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person. He was arraigned Oct. 16 before District Judge Carmine Prestia and was unable to post $100,000 straight bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25.
and beat the s--- out of you.” He allegedly told her he would shoot her and police if she called 911. Around 11:30 p.m., Harbadin arrived alone at her Ferguson Township residence and an argument ensued, police said. The woman reportedly said that Harbadin was upset about a fight with his father and blamed her for it. He allegedly then “proceeded to grab her by the hair and choke her out,” causing her breathing to be restricted and bruises on her neck. Harbadin dragged her outside and told her there were people waiting to kill her, police said, though the woman did not see anyone. He then allegedly walked her to the back of the building and repeatedly punched her in the face with a closed fist. Back inside the apartment, Harbadin reportedly threw her on the ground and kicked her, then continued to strike her with a closed fist and his elbow. The woman said the altercation moved to her bedroom, where she retrieved a knife and stabbed Harbadin. He allegedly took the knife from her and stabbed her in
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Three writers discuss Joe Paterno’s complex legacy By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — It’s been nearly six years since Penn State lost one of its most influential leaders, and easily its most visible figure. The debate continues to rage over the legacy of Joe Paterno’s reputation, from people who believe he was unjustly tarnished by the fallout from the Sandusky abuse scandal and that his statue should be put back in front of Beaver Stadium, to people who hold him fully accountable for the perpetrated abuse and failure of follow-through, and everyone in between. On Oct. 17, three writers from different backgrounds — but whose careers are all steeped in Penn State history — talked about what Paterno’s legacy will be in coming years and what has already changed since the scandal and his death. It was the last session in a class offered by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the Paterno family lawsuit against the NCAA. Paterno was fired in November 2011 in the wake of the grand jury indictment of Sandusky on multiple counts of child molestation. The investigation led to the resignations or firings of top administrators. The major debate concerning Paterno is what and when he knew about Sandusky. Some people have come forward as victims and said they brought it to his attention decades ago. Others believe when he passed the claims up the administrative chain he did his duty. Yet others believe he didn’t follow through when he should have, since it was his football program. The guest speakers at the OLLI class didn’t address their beliefs concerning the core debate, and stuck to the legacy of Paterno and his family and their impact on the school through the coach’s 61 years at Penn State. Michael Bezilla has written multiple history books on Penn State and Pennsylvania railroads. He compared Paterno and his legacy to the legacies of the great Penn State presidents. Bezilla said Paterno had the ability to get the public, legislators and other stakeholders to buy into the ideas of Penn State as a great institution, much like former presidents Evan Pugh, George Atherton, Eric Walker and Bryce Jordan. Each of those presidents made critical advancements, Bezilla said, and were men who had the foresight to imagine what Penn State could become in the future. He told the story of how Paterno addressed the board of trustees in 1983, saying Penn State should use its newfound football momentum to raise money and pivot toward more philanthropic measures of raising money. So began the Campaign for Penn State. The university now has a $3.6 billion endowment. “Take a walk across campus and see how successful it’s become,” Bezilla said. He said the reputations of leaders can be an advantage, and the qualities of the leader become qualities of the institution. But when that face of the franchise falls into disfavor and is perceived in a negative light, it leaves a question of what happens to an institution. “Paterno was the face of the Penn State franchise, and he is seen now in a negative light in certain quarters,” Bezilla said during a question-and-answer session. “I’m not saying it’s warranted or not warranted. But, I think one reason, among many, that we are in such a quandary about how to deal with this is to look at the other great
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leaders of Penn State. They were never in a negative light.” John “Jack” Selzer is a Paterno Family Liberal Arts Professor of Literature. He outlined some of the major contributions of the Paterno family to the liberal arts. He joked that since no one graduates from a library, fewer people are willing to donate money to one. The Paterno family changed all of that, raising tens of millions of dollars and putting the Penn State library on the map as one of the best in the country. That money allowed professors like Selzer to be better at their jobs and opened up opportunities for students who otherwise wouldn’t have experiences such as studying abroad. “It’s literally more money than I know how to use,” he said. “So, it has helped me become the faculty member that I could only ever dream about being.” Selzer was one of the organizers of the Paterno Fellows Program, which allows students not in the Schreyer Honors College to do honors college work in their first year and be admitted later on. He said the program noticed many students were capable of doing the work, but didn’t get into the honors college in their first year or didn’t know it existed. The program also requires students to go above and beyond and do additional work and study abroad. “This is very popular for us,” Selzer said. “Obviously, it’s helped us build our student body tremendously and to bring out the best in the students we have.” He said that while it doesn’t have to bear the Paterno name, at the time it was the values they believed the family embodied as patrons of the liberal arts. The Paterno family contributed greatly to the fellows program and provided students the opportunities even if they couldn’t afford them. Though Selzer’s career centers around the library, he said he believes one of Paterno’s greatest achievement was helping Penn State enter the Big 10 in 1990. He contends Penn State would not have been as interesting without the football program Paterno built, and thus helped the university’s chances greatly in entry to the oldest collegiate athletic conference in the U.S. “When we got into the Big 10, it changed the whole mentality of the school,” Selzer said. “Our alums, of course, stepped up tremendously.” So while the university always had something to brag about, Selzer said, after joining the Big 10, Penn State became a major force to be reckoned with in the national and international higher education scene. “Part of it also is, suddenly we became an aspirational school. We’re going to be great. There was a sense up until 2011, I would say, there was a sense in which we were something special and we do things a little differently here and we are a school on the make. We are not accepting our position in the hierarchy.” Now in the wake of scandal, he said he believes Penn State has lost some of the aspirational qualities of that era, even if the material benefits are still evident.
MICHAEL BEZILLA, historian and author, addressed an OLLI class Oct. 17. The topic for the session was Joe Paterno’s legacy.
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“Everybody who works at Penn State and enjoys the tremendous working conditions and salary and so on has something to owe to the Paterno family for that.” Mike Poorman has been writing about and teaching Penn State athletics in the media for 40 years. Currently, he is the alumni director in the College of Communications. The beginnings of his career date to his time covering football for the Daily Collegian in 1979. He later taught a course at Penn State called “Joe Paterno: Communications in the Media.” “As you would imagine, Penn State students through the years had a great relationship with Joe, a personal relationship with Joe.” He said an exercise he used to do with his class was gather their perceptions of Paterno. “It was stunning. Almost 40 percent of the kids had a personal interaction with Joe Paterno, from going to his house, to walking across campus, to being yelled at by Joe for jaywalking.” In freshman seminar class, he said he had students report what drew them to Penn State. Up until 2010, he said football and Paterno were often in students’ top three reasons for attending the university. Now the perception of Paterno is much different, he said. “I don’t want to say Paterno is a non-entity, but he is a non-starter. For a kid who is coming in who is 18, six years ago, seven years ago, they were not aware. Right now, comparing Paterno 10 years ago, 20 years ago, students perceptions versus now, Joe is not on their radar screen.” While the perception is mixed between negative and recognition of the legacy, he said with new students it can be as if Paterno was at Penn State 50 years ago. As for the media, he said national and local media members have made up their minds on Paterno’s legacy and are firmly entrenched in those positions.
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Death Notices STATE COLLEGE — Dorothy J. Simpson Corbett died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at her home. She was 83. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com PHILIPSBURG — Michal M. “Shelly” Mease died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at her residence. She was 64. Arrangements were under the direction of Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg. www.beezerheathfh.com PHILIPSBURG — Wilber E. “Bud” Gilham died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at his residence. He was 94. Arrangements were under the direction of BeezerHeath Funeral Home, Philipsburg. www.beezerheathfh.com STATE COLLEGE — William L. “Bill” Sipple, Jr., died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. He was 84. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Robert A. Szeyller died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 79. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com CHESTER HILL — Martin T. “Sonny” Rebo, Jr., died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at his residence. He was 77. Arrangements were under the direction of Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg. www.beezerheathfh.com STATE COLLEGE — John Edward Binney died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at UMPC Altoona Hospital. He was 87. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com JULIAN — Clarence N. Walker died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 85. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com SPRING MILLS — Rachel May Confer died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Centre Crest. She was 83. Arrangements were under the direction of Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, Millheim. www.stevenrnefffuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Helen G. Borger died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Centre Crest. She was 100. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Snow Shoe. www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Helen L. Bryan died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at her residence. She was 90. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com BELLEVILLE — Sterling Anthony Hardy died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. He was 21. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com
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Sept. 4, 1938, to Oct. 10, 2017 Robert A. “Bob” Szeyller, 79, of Bellefonte, died on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Sept. 4, 1938, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Mathias R. and Grace Braun Szeyller. On Oct. 1, 1960 in Winchester, Virginia he married Mary Radovic, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Laurie Sneve and her husband, Jerry B., of Carlsbad, CA and Lisa Hauser and her husband, Eric H., of Bermuda Dunes, CA; two grandchildren, Lainey and Hailey Hauser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Altoona High School. In 1960 he graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B. S. Degree in Business Management. He was a member of the Penn State Track team and won the IC4-A Championship title in the 220 yard hurdles. He held an M. S. degree in Financial Services from the American College and received his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) & Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC) designations. Bob was a partner and Co-Founder of PFG Capital Corporation. He is the retired Chairman Emeritus and founder of ARIS Corporation of America, an investment management firm. He also was the retired founder of Pennsylvania Financial Group, headquartered in State College, PA, one of the largest privately owned insurance and securities marketing firms. Bob served on many corporate and non-profit boards. He was with the 112 PA Air National Guard Unit and was activated and sent to Germany during the Berlin crisis. His life-long passion for horses began with riding and showing which evolved into racing. Always a competitor, Bob was an owner, trainer and breeder of Thoroughbred Race Horses since 1986. He served on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association as well as The Breeders Cup. Bob loved to play golf and was a member of Centre Hills Country Club and Rancho La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, CA. Visitation will be 1 until 3 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at the funeral home with Celebrant Jackie Hook officiating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Turning For Home, a non-profit organization providing racehorses a safe retirement. Please send to Turning For Home, P. O. Box 300, Bensalem, PA 19020. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.koch funeralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.
Superchargers, from page 1 that we were going to do what we could on a personal basis. It’s a very, very tiny bit, but if everybody does their very, very tiny bit, we can help the climate.” It was also a matter of personal comfort for her. She said she is sensitive to the fumes from petrochemicals. When she would fill up at the pump, she would get back inside her vehicle until the tank was full. Tosti-Vasey has a Level 2 charger in her garage. There are three levels of chargers, with Level 1 being a simple household three-pronged plug and Level 3 the proprietary chargers from companies such as Tesla. As for the Tesla Superchargers, they will give people traveling through the county a place to stop for a quick charge before continuing on with their journey. Tesla in-car navigation systems base their routes off of the locations of such charging stations. Driving an electric-only car does take a little bit of logistical planning. It’s no problem for shorter trips where owners can return home and just plug in at their garages. It’s another problem entirely if the driver is stuck somewhere where there is only access to a three-pronged plug, which can only give a charge of about 4 miles each hour. Because of that, Tesla has heavily invested in opening more Superchargers. The company’s website shows the location of all the currently open Superchargers and destination chargers (located at hotels, shopping centers and restaurants) and those in the planning stages. The open chargers are marked with red pins, and the planned locations are marked with gray. There are far more gray pins than red, so Tesla drivers in the coming years will have a much easier time with long-distance trips, and it will give confidence to consumers who may be on the fence about going allelectric. “When we bought our car four years ago, there were only 27 Superchargers in the country,” Tosti-Vasey said. “There are now probably 4,000 worldwide.”
October 19-25, 2017 Sandusky, from page 1 Sandusky is being represented by Alexander H. Lindsay and J. Andrew Salemme of The Lindsay Law Firm in Butler. The final hearing ended in May. Foradora in September denied a motion from both the prosecution and defense to present final oral arguments after canceling another hearing earlier in the year. Foradora, of Jefferson County, was brought in as a specially presiding judge after McKean County Senior Judge John Cleland recused himself in November over criticism of a meeting between the prosecution and Sandusky’s defense. Cleland had been presiding over the case since 2011. The 73-year-old Sandusky is currently serving 30 to 60 years in state prison after being found guilty in 2012 of 45 counts of child sexual abuse. He has been housed at SCI-Greenville. Previously, Sandusky unsuccessfully lost in a round of appeals to the Supreme and state Superior courts. Statecollege.com’s Geoff Rushton contributed to this report.
Budget proposal includes no tax increase By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The proposed 2018 budget for State College would include no local tax increase for the second year in a row. Borough manager Tom Fountaine on Oct. 16 presented an overview of the proposal to borough council, kicking off the annual budget process that will conclude with an adoption vote Monday, Dec. 18. “There’s nothing extraordinary,” Fountaine said. “It is a structurally balanced budget as both our charter and financial policies require.” The borough last approved a real estate tax increase for the 2016, a 2 mill bump that brought the borough millage rate to 16.40. The general fund budget includes recurring revenues of $27,181,218 and expenses of $27,341,703. It would use $160,485 of excess unreserved fund balance for one-time non-recurring expenses. With special revenue, enterprise and other governmental funds, the overall budget is about $48 million. Fountaine said that, as in each year, the largest portion of expenses in the general funds budget — about 75 percent — is devoted to personnel. “As a service provider organization most of our investment is with the people who provide those services,” he said. Total personnel costs in the budget proposal are up 4.38 percent from 2017. Operating costs make up 22 percent of the budget, with capital costs at 2 percent and other expenses such as debt service at 1 percent. By department, police make up 38 percent of the proposed budget, public works 23.2 percent and administration 15.2 percent. On the revenue side, there isn’t much year-to-year fluctuation either, Fountaine said. The biggest revenue drivers are real estate taxes (30 percent), contracted services (26 percent) and earned income tax (19 percent). Several items were not included because of funding limitations: ■ The proposed Historical and Architectural Review Board would require $155,974, which translates to a tax equivalent of .35 mills. “If the ordinance is enacted to fund a HARB for State College … funding for that will have to be determined,” Fountaine said. “It does not have to come from taxes. It can come from revenue, but that’s a major issue that will have to be addressed as the HARB proposal moves forward.” ■ The police department had asked for consideration for the addition of one full-time police officer. Fountaine said the department considers full strength to be 65 officers and has been at 61 for several years. The cost to add an officer would be $96,797, an equivalent of a .22 mills increase. ■ Funding for the public works construction crew, which would include two full-time laborers, would incur a total cost of $138,430. ■ Restoration of full funding for contracted tree pruning in public works would result in an expense of $67,000. Fountaine said that the issue in not fully funding tree pruning is that the borough continues to fall behind on maintenance of street trees. “All four of these if approved would require ongoing, recurring expenses, so it would have to be determined how they would be paid for,” Fountaine said. The only other high-powered station in Centre County appears to be at Sheetz, 1781 N. Atherton St., according to the company PlugShare, which publishes a popular app for drivers to find charge stations. The Tesla chargers at Weis aren’t yet listed. There are a number of other Level 2 public charging stations that have the popular J1772 hookup. Many of these are at hotels and car dealerships. Some people even list their homes as places people can get a charge. A representative from Weis store said the company does not yet know when the Superchargers will officially open to the public. Tesla’s website said the target is by the end of 2017. Right now, the charging stations are installed, but roped off.
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Bellefonte Borough Council drafts solar ordinance By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Residents in Bellefonte Borough will have new guidelines for installing solar panels on their property. On Oct. 16, borough council voted unanimously to advertise a draft of an ordinance outlining guidelines and permitting for those wishing to use photovoltaic cells to collect energy for their homes or businesses. The ordinance doesn’t give permit applicants the right to prohibit their neighbors from developing a nearby property that would cause a solar array to be in the shade, nor does it require a neighbor to cut down or avoid growing vegetation that would block the array. Older systems will be grandfathered in, and owners are able to repair and replace pieces of their solar setup without having to adhere to the new ordinance. According to the ordinance, zoning permit applications will document compliance and will require drawings of the property showing the location of the system,
as well as property lines, zoning setbacks and structures. Solar energy systems can be located on a principal or accessory building. Among other restrictions, solar energy systems are subject to already-existing maximum height regulations and setbacks, and can’t extend beyond any portion of a roof edge. Ground-mounted solar energy systems can’t be installed in a front yard property. Homeowners will need to screen the mechanical equipment of ground-mounted systems using shrubs or trees. A special section of the ordinance deals with historic properties. Solar modules on the roof surfaces of historic properties must blend in or not be visible from the primary facade — or front of the house — or primary elevation. Owners of historic properties will also have to comply with federal guidelines concerning historic buildings. The full ordinance is on display for public viewing. In other news from Bellefonte Borough, the council voted in favor of committing $140,000 toward renovating
the Kepler Pool at Governor’s Park in Spring Township. The pool needs extensive work in order to stay open for the coming years, said Don Holderman, assistant borough manager. The pool is run by the YMCA and the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority. Council voted unanimously in favor of contributing $140,000, with the expectation that Benner, Spring and Walker townships also contribute to the project. The payments would be spread out over five years. Holderman said the NVJRA will soon be releasing a new study outlining the critical work that needs to be done. They’ll also be going after a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to cover a portion of the costs.
KING AND QUEEN
Residents asked to take survey on park By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — An ad hoc committee is continuing to gather information and prepare recommendations for a proposed action sports park in State College Borough, and the committee is still seeking input from the public. Residents are asked to take part in a survey, found at www.statecollegepa.us/engage, seeking input on the park. The survey, which is available until Oct. 31, takes about five minutes to complete and includes questions about site selection and what sports should be served by the park. The committee is made up of 15 members appointed in the summer by borough council. Those members include representatives of the borough’s neighborhood association, at-large members and borough councilman Evan Myers, who chairs the committee. The committee’s recommendations will ultimately be forwarded to council, which will make final decisions. In an update on the committee’s progress at an Oct. 16 council meeting, Myers said the group has met six times, including a 90-minute public input session. That forum was attended by about 90 people, 35 of whom provided
comment. Myers said he was encouraged to see many young people come to share their thoughts. No one objected to the concept of an action sports park, but rather focused comments on location and the types of facilities it would include. “Recreation is in the eye of the beholder,” Myers said. “For some people, having a BMX facility is a good use of space, just like for other people being able to walk among the trees or in green space is also a good use of facilities. We may wind up recommending a place where there is nothing at all right now because of that.” The public survey, meanwhile, does not suggest specific sites, but asks for locations residents might like to see, or not see, used. In July, State College Borough Council approved a capital improvement plan for 2018-22 that included the long-discussed and debated action sports park, which could include facilities for skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and bicycles. Orchard Park was identified in June 2016 as the sole recommended site, but was removed two months later. Council then directed staff to review all possible options. Some neighborhood residents were vocal about their opposition to locating it at Orchard Park, or in any neighborhood park.
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STATE COLLEGE Area High School held its homecoming ceremony Oct. 13. Pictured are King Drew Friberg, left, son of Andy and Diana Friberg, and Queen Abby Kissell, daughter of Jeff and Danielle Kissell.
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Hahn qualified to serve In my time on State College Borough Council, I have come to appreciate the role of our mayor in connecting borough government to our community. That role requires knowledge of the borough and the State College area, relevant experience and understanding of the borough’s issues. Having known Don Hahn during his years on borough council and as my neighbor, I can say that he meets these requirements and then some. Don’s knowledge comes from growing up in the region, graduating from State High and Penn State, and practicing law in this area. Just recently, I was talking to Don about issues before council and our discussion wandered toward land use issues in the surrounding townships, which he explained with a good lawyer’s sense of detail. On issues facing State College Borough and the Centre Region, Don is simply one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met. Don’s services to the borough are too numerous to list here, but here are two. He is vice-chair of the Regional Development Authority and was on the inaugural board of the State College Community Land Trust. These are two of the borough’s most important housing initiatives. During Don’s 12 years on borough council, including two as president, he made tough votes on the student housing ordinance and the rental permit ordinance. These votes show his understanding of State College Borough’s need for neighborhood sustainability in the face of growth pressures. He also voted for the borough’s climate change resolution and the organic recycling program. The latter has been used as model by the Centre Region Council of Governments. On Nov. 7, I strongly encourage State College Borough residents to make Don Hahn our next mayor. Jesse Barlow, State College
Support McGlaughlin This Nov. 7, the voters will elect a new judge for Centre County. With more than 30 years of experience in criminal, family and trial law, we feel Ron McGlaughlin is uniquely qualified to fill this important position. He is a man of integrity and commitment to our community, who will ensure the Centre County Court runs smoothly. Ron’s professionalism, knowledge of the law and jury trial experience will allow him to take over this important position and hit the ground running on day one. I encourage you to vote for Ron McGlaughlin for Centre County judge Nov. 7. Tim Magner, State College
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who have to manage the visitors to In the many years that I have Happy Valley. helped college students prepare for There will be staff who carry out their internships and eventual caand manage stadium operations. reers, I have had the opportunity There will be the radio and TV anto evaluate their résumés. At Penn nouncers and the crews of profesState, almost every student I see lists sionals who carry the “experience” THON as an “experience” on their beyond the stadium itself. There will résumés. Drilling down a little deepbe the fans in the stands, er, it is interesting to note the students, the tailgaters how students define expeand the many visitors to rience. not only Beaver Stadium From athletes who parbut to all of Centre County ticipate in the hour-long and immediately beyond. pep rally performance Dance team. Cheerleadeach year at THON to stuers. Blue Band. The family dents who dance for 46 members of the players. hours to the dedicated volThere will be the referees unteers who put in hours and the coaching staff. behind the scenes serving Finally, there will be the on a committee, it seems players who are actually like everyone lists THON playing the game. as among their college exHuman nature is a perience. Obviously, the funny thing. Each will likely investment and the return Patty Kleban, claim some ownership or from each of those roles who writes for “experience” with what we differs significantly and StateCollege.com, hope will be a win for the raises the question “What is an instructor Nittany Lions. Each will say exactly do we mean by ex- at Penn State, they experienced that footperience?” mother of three ball game. Experience can defined and a community Not all experience is the as either the “direct obser- volunteer. She is a same. vation or participation” in Penn State alumna I heard a speaker severan event or events or “the who lives with her al years ago who reflected practical knowledge or family in Patton Township. Her on the layers of experience skills derived from partic- views and opinions within the experience. Moipation in an event or ac- do not necessarily tivity,” according to Merri- reflect those of Penn tivational speaker Jon Vroman, founder of the Front am-Webster. State. Row Foundation, uses the In other words, the “front row’ analogy to talk about concept of experience can be both a life experiences. His message is that noun and a verb. We can experience those who chose to live life from a concert, baseball game or a huge the front row versus from the cheap community event like THON or we seats in the back get a more rich and can gain experience in time managerewarding experience. ment, the management and direcI’ve used that analogy with many tion of others, communication skills, students about their college experietc., through involvement in THON. ences. Where have you chosen to sit How and if some of those experiin your decisions about class work ences should be listed on a résumé is and extracurriculars and getting ina topic for debate. volved? Consider the layers of experience How exactly is experience meathat with take place at this coming sured? weekend’s Penn State football game. Case in point. I was in Las Vegas There will be law enforcement, the earlier this month with 13 Penn State business owners and other people
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students and another faculty member on a trip for a course when that madman began shooting into a concert crowd from the 32nd floor of a hotel. We were about a mile away from the worst mass shooting in recent history — a horrific and tragic incident that left 58 people dead and more than 500 people injured, of whom 45 or so remain hospitalized as I write this column. It is important to note that none of us were in the vicinity of the shooting. At the time we heard “active shooter” all of the members of our group were under the same roof, in a safe location, several blocks from the incident. After hearing the all clear, we were eventually able to resume our class activities and to continue on with what ended up being an amazing educational experience for the class. Despite some anxious moments, our group later met and decided that to make this larger experience — one that tragically impacted so many people — our “experience” seemed not only an embellishment but disrespectful to those who were so significantly impacted. Although I suspect that all of us will think about it whenever we talk about the course or the trip to the West Coast (or perhaps when we think about Las Vegas), we were never at risk. Not all experience or experiences are the same. In helping students develop their résumés, we look at outcomes. How did your experience in that event change the event? Did it change you? What skills and competencies did you get from that experience? Did participation in that experience change your path or the path of others? If not, should it be listed on your résumé? Is that an experience for which you should claim ownership? When does exposure to something shift over the line and become a measurable, marketable experience? When is our observation or participation in an event or activity just something that is part of this larger human experience we call life?
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PSFCU, YMCA partner to help fight hunger Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Penn State Federal Credit Union recently donated $5,000 to the YMCA of Centre County’s Y Feeds Kids Weekend Backpack Food Program. The program was started in November 2014 in one school district, and now has increased to seven local districts. During the 2016-17 school year, 258,334 meals and 102,607 snacks were provided to 1,085 children through the program. Aside from oversight and food ordering, the program is run by volunteers who pack the bags and deliver them to schools. On Friday afternoons during the school year, participating students each receive a backpack containing meals and snacks to take home with them for the weekend. On Monday, they return their empty backpacks to the school so they can be refilled for the next weekend. “The Penn State Federal family is pleased to be a part of the backpack program again this school year,” said Cheryl Barr, CEO. “Each week, our staff members participate in the packing process, which allows us to see the impact of the program as the amount of backpacks grow in numbers. “A child fed for the weekend is a success story. Thank you to the YMCA for
being there for the kids.” Mel Curtis, of the YMCA of Centre County, said, “The Penn State Federal Credit Union has been a great partner for this program, not only through their financial donations, but also through volunteering their time to help pack backpacks. The passion of the staff to help with the anti-hunger program of the YMCA is greatly appreciated and very sincere, because they understand that no child should ever be hungry.” No child is turned away from the program. Parents can receive more information by contacting their children’s school. The program serves Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, Moshannon Valley, Philipsburg-Osceola, Penns Valley, State College and West Branch Area school districts. For more information, visit www.ymcaocc.org. Penn State Federal, a member-owned and operated financial institution, has been serving the Penn State community since 1959. It offers a variety of personal and business-related financial products and services. Membership is open to Penn State University employees, students, retirees and their families, in addition to a variety of select employee groups. For more information, visit www.pennstatefederal.com or call (814) 865-7728.
P-O moves forward with 1-to-1 technology initiative By LINDA HOCKEY
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CHERYL BARR, CEO of Penn State Federal Credit Union, left, presents a check for $5,000 to Mel Curtis, branch director for Moshannon Valley YMCA and the anti-hunger program director for the YMCA of Centre County, to offset costs of the weekly backpack program.
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PHILIPSBURG — Time and distance no longer create barriers when students can access the world around them in an instant. This is the case for sevenththrough 10th-grade students in the Philipsburg-Osceola School District who, using their newly assigned Lenovo Windows 10 laptops, can see news unfold, view locations around the word, get real-time data and collaborate with teachers and classmates. Many educators say that attendance and student interest improves in classrooms using 1-to-1 technology. Eighthgrade social studies teacher Jason Rishel believes that a present and engaged student is the best type of student to have. “The one-to-one initiative has allowed me to fully integrate technology into almost all of my lessons this school year,” said Rishel. “This summer, we purchased a new online textbook series to support our eighth-grade U.S. and Pennsylvania history course. The students can access the whole book on their computers, instead of carrying home the heavy paper version. Plus, the series came with online resources that let our students interact with the text using solid reading strategies and note-taking tools, and with the district’s Microsoft 365 capabilities, I can monitor and interact with the students in real time as they complete several types of shared activities. We’re learning and experimenting as we go.” Providing students with the skills to be successful is a top priority in the Philipsburg-Osceola School District. Recent revisions to curriculum and programs at all grade levels have reinforced the need to focus on preparing students for their futures. P-O offers the means to achieve the goal of college and careeer readiness by giving students opportunities and experiences that are relevant and connecting
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P-O STUDENTS use personal laptops to type larger written assignments, take quizzes, conduct research and complete projects and presentations to help supplement the English Language Arts curriculum. them with the world beyond the classroom. “We’ve come full circle as a district as far as rewriting and developing curriculum at all grade levels. Much of our curriculum includes online components, and the one-to-one initiative will allow our students to move forward as they develop the 21st-century skills they need to be successful,” said superintendent Gregg Paladina. “The future looks bright for our students, and we’re excited about what lies ahead.” The Philipsburg-Osceola IT department, in partnership with Questeq, spent the summer preparing for the beginning of the school year, and the smooth start is credited to taxpayers giving back through E-Rate funding. According to Questeq technology director Chad Delattre, “Funding from the Schools and Libraries Program has allowed us to update our infrastructure as far as technology, and we have a very talented team that has worked hard to get this up and running. We realize there will need to be a big purchase in year four, but we’re committed to moving forward.”
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STATE COLLEGE — Soaring Heights School in State College participated Oct. 1 in the regional Autism Speaks Walk fundraiser at the Peoples Natural Gas Field. The school’s staff raised more than $180 for Autism Speaks. Students participated by creating art items to be given away at the SHS resource table at the field. Hundreds of local participants took part in the annual walk. Autism Speaks is a national organization that promotes research and community awareness for citizens who are on the autism spectrum.
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PARTICIPANTS IN the annual Autism Speaks fundraiser enjoyed a sunny day at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Oct. 1. Pictured, front row, from left, are Lori Evangelisto, Dana Campell, Connie Hartley and Nikki Lutz. Back row, from left, are John Dibert and William Geahart.
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Health & Wellness Record-setting number of Jared Boxes donated Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Giant and Martin Food Stores made a record-setting number of Jared Boxes — 6,302 — and stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia delivered the boxes to more than 60 hospitals in Pennsylvania. A Jared Box is a plastic shoe box filled with game, toys, fun activities and notes of well wishes. The mission of The Jared Box Project is to lift the spirits of children in the hospital. The project was started by the children at Our Lady of Victory School in State College in memory of a classmate. Since the project began, it has spread to all 50 states and more than 350,000 Jared Boxes have been made. “Supporting the Jared Box initiative provided Giant/ Martin’s a great opportunity to become actively involved in our communities, and deliver on our ‘Better Neighbor’ promise,” said Steve Harfield, director of human resources and building business lead for Giant’s Women Adding Value. The Giant/Carlisle WAV chapter conference was held Sept. 13 in Harrisburg. It was there that the announcement was made that the boxes were a record for the Jared Box campaign. “We are so honored and thankful to the Giant and Martin Stores for their support of the Jared Box Project,” said Cindy Kolarik, executive director of the Jared Box Project. For more information, visit www.thejaredbox.com.
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Like it or not, broccoli may be good for the gut By MATT SWAYNE Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — For the broccoli haters of the world, researchers may have more bad news: The vegetable may also help promote a healthy gut. In a study, when mice ate broccoli with their regular diet, they were better able to tolerate digestive issues similar to symptoms of leaky gut and colitis than mice that were not placed on a broccoli-supplemented diet, according to Gary Perdew, the John T. and Paige S. Smith Professor in Agricultural Sciences, Penn State. He added that other vegetables, such as brussels sprouts and cauliflower, may also have similar gut health properties. “There are a lot of reasons we want to explore helping with gastrointestinal health and one reason is if you have problems, like a leaky gut, and start to suffer inflammation, that may then lead to other conditions, like arthritis and heart disease,� said Perdew. “Keeping your gut healthy and making sure you have good barrier functions so you’re not getting this leaky effect would be really big.� Good intestinal barrier function means that the gastrointestinal tract is helping protect the intestines from toxins and harmful microorganisms, while allowing nutrients to pass into the system, he said. According to Perdew, the key to the process may be a receptor in the gut called Aryl hydrocarbon receptor, or AHR. The receptor helps the body regulate its reaction to certain environmental contaminants, as well as triggers other responses to toxin exposure. The researchers, who released their findings in the current issue of the Journal of Functional Foods, suggest that cruciferous vegetables — such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage — contain an organic chemical compound called indole glucosinolates, which breaks
down into other compounds, including indolocarbazole — ICZ — in the stomach. When ICZ binds to and activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in the intestinal lining, it aids in maintaining a healthy balance in the gut flora and immune surveillance, and enhances host barrier function, according to the researchers. This may help prevent diseases, such as various cancers and Crohn’s disease, caused by inflammation in the lining of the gut. According to Perdew, hyper-activating the AHR can cause toxicity, but using broccoli to activate the receptor locally — in the gut — rather than systemically might help avoid some of these problems. “Dioxin, for example, activates this receptor, and if you hyper-activate it with dioxin, it will cause toxicity,� said Perdew. “What we were interested in is: Could you locally activate the receptor naturally at a level that would cause only modest AHR activation in the gut, but not cause systemic activation, which could possibly lead to negative effects?� The researchers used two genetic lines of mice in the study to focus on AHR. One line had a low ability to bind ICZ to AHR, while the other line had a high ability to bind ICZ to AHR. They added 15 percent broccoli to the diets of both groups of mice. After adding a substance that causes digestive problems, the researchers said that the mice with a higher ability to bind ICZ to the AHR were protected from a chemical that induced digestive problems, but the mice with the lower affinity suffered from the toxic insult. For humans, the amount in the experiment would be equivalent to eating about 3.5 cups of broccoli each day, according to Perdew. “Now, 3 1/2 cups is a lot, but it’s not a huge amount, really,� said Perdew. “We used a cultivar — or variety —
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RESEARCHERS SUGGEST that cruciferous vegetables contain an organic chemical compound which breaks down into other compounds in the stomach. with about half the amount of this chemical in it, and there are cultivars with twice as much. Also, brussels sprouts have three times as much, which would mean a cup of brussels sprouts could get us to the same level.� Because people with certain digestive conditions, such as colitis, are often warned to avoid too much roughage in their diets, future research may include determining the best ways for people to consume the broccoli — or other vegetables with similar effects — to receive the same health benefits, without causing any other associated digestive problems from the fibrous vegetables.
Geisinger names regional chief administrative officer Gazette staff reports LEWISTOWN — Geisinger has announced Kirk Thomas is the new chief administrative officer for Geisinger Western Region. In this role, Thomas will be responsible for the strategic planning and operations of Geisinger Western Region, which includes Mifflin, Juniata, Centre, Huntingdon and Clinton counties, as well as Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Gray’s Woods, State College. Thomas started at Lewistown Hospital as a staff respiratory therapist in 1986 and progressed into various management roles, including supervisor of respiratory therapy services, manager of pulmonary services, director of medical diagnostics and support, manager of the Sleep Center and interim vice president at Family Health Associates. Since 2007, he served as vice president for operations at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. In 2016, he was appointed as the administrative lead at GLH. “I’m thankful to the leadership of
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and a master’s degree in health care administration at Independence University in 2007. “Kirk’s experience, demonstrated skills, and deep understanding and commitment to our western region makes him an outstanding fit for this role,� said Matt Walsh, chief operating officer of Geisinger Clinical Enterprise. “I am delighted to
have him take on this responsibility. We are confident that with his appointment Geisinger Western Region will see great success.� Geisinger Western Region is part of Geisinger, an integrated health services organization that serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in Pennsylvania and in southern New Jersey.
serve. I have been in the health care industry all my life, and I am seeing great shifts taking place at Geisinger and in the country right now. Just as Geisinger is, I too am committed to inform, educate and help our community bring about positive change and lead a healthier lifestyle.� Thomas is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He earned a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy at York College of Pennsylvania
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Pumpkin Festival lights the night at Arboretum By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Walking around and checking out the orange, yellow and white pumpkins, the talents of artists of all ages was evident at the Penn State Arboretum’s Oct. 14 Pumpkin Festival. From the 2- to 4-year-old category to the adult area, you could view sweet, gentle-faced pumpkins, scary pumpkins and some hilarious pumpkins. Walking through the arboretum is an experience for the senses in any season. The jack-o’-lanterns were an added bonus, and seeing the families strolling along on a Saturday night looking for ribbons that might be on their special entries was an enjoyable autumn outing. The cooler fall air, the bright colors and the lights glowing through the cutouts of the pumpkins were all part of the outdoor art canvas. There were seven entry categories for children of all ages, Penn State students and adults, with first- through third-place ribbons given out in each. The arboretum provided the pumpkins free of charge the week before the event. Once visitors checked out all the entries, they could pause for some food and listen to the music, as Bluegrass Redemption played at Overlook Pavilion. Earlier in the day was all about the kids, with music by Picker and Papa, magic with Ben Salinas, a pumpkin obstacle course, scarecrow-making, storytelling, corn husk doll-making, pumpkin decorating and other activities in Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden. A collaborative event with Penn State Homecoming, the festival has grown each year and is one of the most-visited State College area attractions in the fall.
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THE PENN STATE Arboretum awarded ribbons in each of seven age categories for the jack-o’-lanterns created for its annual Pumpkin Festival.
Dessert judges award blue ribbons at fall festival Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — After tasting and analyzing many scrumptious dessert entries, guest judges Mike “The Mailman” Herr, Cathi Alloway, of Schlow Library, and Scott Dutt, of Happy Valley Optical, awarded blue ribbons to Jaylyn McCoy’s “Pumpkin on a Log” in the adult division and William Antonio Duiker’s cream cheese pastries in the under-17 division during the Oct. 14 Downtown Fall Festival. “The fall festival is a wonderful community event, and having the Happy Valley Dessert Contest as a part of it really gives it the hometown feel,” said Downtown State
College Improvement District’s executive director Irene Miller. “Jaylyn and William will now have bragging rights for an entire year, along with their $50 downtown gift cards.” While local bakers awaited the results, they enjoyed the festival, which had approximately 3,000 attendees.
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PSECU sponsored a pumpkin patch, where kids could pick out free pumpkins and pose for family photos. The children then visited tables in front of Growing Tree Toys to decorate their pumpkins with Halloween stickers. “Pine Orthodontics and State College Presbyterian’s Stay & Play Preschool were generous in their sponsorship of the bounce house and tumble bus activities, which are always such a crowd pleaser,” said Miller. “The Centre County Youth Service Bureau was also wonderful in organizing many local nonprofit organizations to attend the event and set-up free kids’ activities for attendees.” Visitors enjoyed the fall weather while listening to live music from Bluegrass Redemption and Blind Horse Wagon. Along with the music, there was also the smell of good food in the air. “People lined up to try Rosie’s Pierogies, get their fix of kettle corn from Carl’s Crazy Corn or buy a hot dog from the Wiener Wagon, which also served walking tacos,” said Miller. “Of course, we had dessert covered. Anyone with a sweet tooth could purchase a $1 sample of any of the dessert entries after the judges made their determination.”
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore celebrates 10 years By SAM STITZER
Humanity of Greater Centre County and has diverted more than 3 million pounds of usable goods from area landfills. “We average 500 individual volunteers a year and exceeded 6,000 volunteer hours for HFHGCC and the ReStore this past year,” she said. “For our recycling efforts last year, we received the Centre County Green Business Emerald Award.” Regarding the housing program, Clevenger said, “We don’t give away houses. After families are approved, they serve 300 to 500 hours to Habitat for Humanity. Then, after a year, they pay a zero percent 30-year mortgage.” She said that payments on the mortgages typically run between $250 and $600 per month. Since the organization’s beginnings in the area 34 years ago, Habitat for Humanity has built and refurbished nearly 70 homes and partnered with more than 250 area residents to provide affordable home ownership. In the past year, it has had two home closings. ReStore can be reached by phone at (814) 353-2390, or email restore@ habitatgcc.org.
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BELLEFONTE — The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1155 Zion Road in Bellefonte, held a 10th anniversary fundraising celebration Oct. 14 featuring prize drawings for a variety of area business gift certificates, a photo booth, cupcakes and balloons, kids’ crafts and a discount prize wheel. ReStore sells a variety of home improvement and home décor items, including cabinets, flooring, tile, doors and windows, electrical items and tools, all donated by area individuals and businesses. Money raised from sales goes to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County. “One hundred percent of our profit stays right here in Centre County,” said ReStore manager Stephanie Clevenger. She noted the store is staffed by volunteers, and that all donations of merchandise made to the store are taxdeductible. Clevenger said that since the Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened in 2007, it has raised nearly $2 million for Habitat for
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ReStore manager Stephanie Clevenger hosted the store’s recent anniversary event, held Oct. 14 in Bellefonte.
Adult center sees spike in attendance despite renovations Gazette staff reports
partment of Aging helped to add a kitchen and dining area. Although the center opened for participants and celebrated its official ribbon cutting in January, a capital fundraising effort is still underway. It will help cover additional projects needed to make the space amenable to the wide variety activities that take place, such as dance practice, band practice, card games, special presentations, educational seminars, instructional classes and movies. According to Stahlman, the fundraising campaign is a much-needed component to add wall partitions, electrical upgrades, lighting and HVAC upgrades and additions, additional furnishings and other items required in order to offer the center’s full array of programs. Until funding is secured, programming continues to be limited. “The campaign goal was set at $100,000, and we’re just 30 percent of the way there in pledged dollars,” Stahlman said. “Many of our seniors have committed, along with their families, and some local individuals and businesses in the community, but we need more support. We’re seeking additional pledges from people and companies who want to make a difference for our local seniors. “Some of our participants are here to
STATE COLLEGE — Local school children aren’t the only ones getting back into a routine this fall. The Centre Region Active Adult Center is experiencing its usual influx of new and returning seniors as the seasons change. “We still host a steady group of participants throughout the summer, but fall is our busiest time,” said center supervisor Cindy Stahlman. “In addition to our regular participants who return from summer vacations or get back to their regular schedule of visits, we always have new participants who sign up in the fall. This year it’s especially challenging because our Phase 2 renovation project isn’t fully completed.” The Active Adult Center is still awaiting much-needed Phase 2 renovations to make its current space fully functional. Since moving to its location at the Nittany Mall, the Active Adult Center has grown steadily, and now serves residents ages 55 and older and their families from the Centre Region. The Centre Region Council of Governments and the Centre County Commissioners made an investment for Phase 1 of the project to cover basic renovations, and a grant from the Pennsylvania De-
socialize, others are here to maintain an active lifestyle through our programs. Whatever their interests are, for many, it’s a reason for them to get up every day. They are retired and many live alone. Having the opportunity to be with friends, participate in physical activities, or to learn new skills has a life-changing impact.” For more information, call Centre Re-
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Bellefonte Girl Scouts earn Silver Award By SAM STITZER
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BELLEFONTE — Members of Bellefonte Girl Scout Troop 40022 were awarded their Silver Awards during a ceremony held at Fisherman’s Paradise on Oct. 15. Receiving the awards were Ashtyn Harter, Ayriella Spicer, Emma Shawley, Gabby Brezler, Katy Fritz, Mia Simoncek and Tori Clouser. The troop is led by Diane Toyos and Jennifer Shawley. The girls described the process of acquiring materials, learning skills and constructing two ADA-compliant picnic tables for Fisherman’s Paradise, which was their Silver Award project. Toyos said the girls each had to earn a woodworking badge before making the tables, which
were created using donated lumber and hardware from local merchants. Toyos and Shawley were assisted in bestowing the awards by Susan Smith, membership coordinator for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. Smith congratulated all the girls for earning their awards, and thanked those who helped the girls with their project. “For people who can benefit from this type of picnic table, it really is a great thing to see,” Smith said. Centre County commissioners Michael Pipe and Mark Higgins were present at the ceremony, and each congratulated the Scouts for earning their awards and praised the Girl Scouting program. “It’s always reassuring, and gives us a lot of hope when we see young women like this stepping up and wanting to im-
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MEMBERS OF Girl Scout Troop 40022 were given their Silver Awards at a ceremony at Fisherman’s Paradise on Oct. 15. Pictured, from left, are assistant troop leader Jennifer Shawley, Ashtyn Harter, Ayriella Spicer, Emma Shawley, Gabby Brezler, Katy Fritz, Mia Simoncek, Tori Clouser and troop leader Diane Toyos. prove your community,” said Pipe. “This is one of the most beautiful spots in Centre County, and we very much appreciate all the girls doing such a wonderful job,” said Higgins. The commissioners presented Troop 40022 with a certificate recognizing their contribution to Fisherman’s Paradise.
Toyos then addressed the Scouts regarding the responsibility that accompanies the Silver Award. “Know that with this award comes responsibility. As you enter into this covenant of esteemed women, know that you are regarded with honor and respect. Live worthy by this by living the Girl Scout law.”
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And it was an important one for Michigan. After losing to Michigan State the week before, Michigan was in danger of going 1-2 in the conference and all but falling out of the title race. The Wolverines led 20-10 late in the fourth quarter, but Indiana made a furious comeback, tying the game on a 45-yard field goal by Griffin Oaks with 1:05 to play. Higdon, who ran for 200 yards in the game and three touchdowns, put UM ahead with the overtime touchdown, and then Tyree Kinnel intercepted Indiana’s fourth-and-goal pass in the end zone to end the game. Higdon is actually the No. 2 rusher on the Michigan
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ESPN’s College GameDay to visit Happy Valley UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State football head coach James Franklin succinctly said it all in his postgame comments after the Nittany Lions’ 31-7 victory at Northwestern. “Overall, we came on the road against a tough opponent in a tough venue,” Franklin said, “and found a way to get a win.” Then he went on to explain how the Nittany Lions did it. “You can’t give our defense enough credit. I think after last season the storyline was the exciting offense — and I’m pleased with our offense, scoring enough points to win — but our defense has been playing unbelievable. I would say shutout football. Our guys have been playing really well, and our coaching staff is doing an unbelievable job.” Going into Evanston, Penn State was 5-0 and set up for a trap game. The Lions were playing in a venue that has not been kind to them against a wounded but talented team, on homecoming, with a sell-out plan to stop Saquon Barkley and the Penn State offense. Yet no matter how many times that plan worked, and Northwestern took over with chances to make moves, the Lion defenders were there and not about to back up. Penn State held the Wildcats to just 67 yards rushing (265 total), forced three turnovers, had four sacks and forced eight punts. Northwestern was only 5-for-19 on third down and advanced into the red zone just twice. The Wildcats didn’t score until the 2:19 mark in the fourth quarter and when they were behind 31-0. Barkley, held to 75 yards rushing on the day, still scored two touchdowns, including a 53-yard sprint down the right sideline that realistically put the game away at 24-0. Trace McSorley passed for 245 yards, and in all, Penn State had nine different receivers make receptions. “The thing that’s great,” Franklin added, “is that we have enough weapons. I think at one point, Trace completed 15 straight passes against soft coverage on the corners. We are in a situation where you have to pick your poison. I get it. People are going to try everything they can to not allow Saquon Barkley to beat you, but it creates a lot of opportunities for other guys.” So the 6-0 and now No. 2 Nittany Lions have had a week off to prepare for their next opponent: Michigan, on Saturday, Oct. 21, on national television, at night, in a White Out. Michigan is 5-1, 2-1 in the Big Ten, after a tense, 27-20 overtime win at Indiana on Oct. 14. Michigan running back Karan Higdon scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of overtime, and then the Wolverine defense stopped Indiana four times from inside the two-yard line to secure the win.
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team with 401 yards, behind Ty Isaac, who has 403. The two combined are averaging 133 yards per game, and the Michigan running game in all averages 185. Senior quarterback John O’Korn, from Huntingdon, has so far passed for 563 yards and a touchdown in five games, and senior Wilton Speight, who left the Purdue game early and hasn’t played since, has thrown for 581 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan has three receivers with double-digit receptions — Perry Grant, Sean McKeon and Tarik Black. It is on defense that Michi g a n h a s been most effective. T h e Wolveri n e s give up just 14 points and 85 yards rushing per game. They have 45 tackles for loss, 20 sacks and five interceptions and allow teams an average of just 3.7 yards per play. In last year’s 49-10 Michigan win, which was unquestionably the low point of the season for Penn State, Michigan dominated in almost every aspect of the game. The Wolverines shot out to a 28-0 halftime lead and held Penn State to just 191 yards of offense and a single touchdown. And when they had the ball, they exploited Penn State’s thin linebacking corps, piling up over 500 yards of offense and converting 11 of 16 third down chances. It’s well documented what Penn State did after that night, going on to win the Big Ten Championship and play in the Rose Bowl, and it is a good bet that Franklin and his team have watched the video more than once. Yet Michigan, despite the loss to MSU, still has the same aspirations as Penn State for this season, but the Wolverines are painted into a corner coming into Beaver Stadium. They will have to air everything out in this one. Kickoff is at Beaver Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
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1 Christian Campbell CB 1 KJ Hamler WR 2 Tommy Stevens QB 2 Marcus Allen S 3 Donovan Johnson CB 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR 4 Nick Scott S 5 DaeSean Hamilton WR 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB 6 Andre Robinson RB 6 Cam Brown LB 7 Jake Zembiec QB 7 Koa Farmer LB 8 Mark Allen RB 9 Jarvis Miller LB 9 Trace McSorley QB 10 Brandon Polk WR 11 Irvin Charles WR 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR 12 Desi Davis CB 13 Ellis Brooks LB 13 Saeed Blacknall WR 14 Zech McPhearson CB 14 Sean Clifford QB 15 Michael Shuster QB 15 Grant Haley CB 16 Billy Fessler QB 16 John Petrishen S 17 Garrett Taylor S 18 Shaka Toney DE 18 Jonathan Holland TE/H 19 Torrence Brown DE 20 Johnathan Thomas RB 20 Jabari Butler CB 21 Amani Oruwariye CB 23 Ayron Monroe S 24 DJ Brown CB 24 Miles Sanders RB 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB 26 Jonathan Sutherland S 26 Saquon Barkley RB 28 Troy Apke S 29 John Reid CB 30 Kevin Givens DT 31 Christopher Welde WR 32 Journey Brown RB 32 Mitchell Vallone S 33 Jake Cooper LB 34 Shane Simmons DE 35 Justin Neff S 36 Jan Johnson LB 37 Drew Hartlaub S 38 Lamont Wade CB 39 Frank Di Leo LB 39 Josh McPhearson RB 40 Nick Eury RB 40 Jason Cabinda LB 41 Parker Cothren DT 41 Joe Arcangelo TE 42 Ellison Jordan DT 43 Manny Bowen LB 44 Brailyn Franklin LB 45 Joe DuMond LB 46 Colin Castagna DE 47 Will Blair S 47 Brandon Smith LB 48 Shareef Miller DE 49 Daniel Joseph DE 50 Max Chizmar LB 51 Jason Vranic LB 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL 52 Curtis Cothran DT 52 Ryan Bates OL 53 Fred Hansard DT 54 Robert Windsor DT 55 Antonio Shelton DT 56 Tyrell Chavis DT 58 Evan Presta DT 59 Andrew Nelson OL 61 C.J. Thorpe OL 62 Michal Menet OL 64 Zach Simpson OL 65 Crae McCracken OL 66 Connor McGovern OL 68 Hunter Kelly OL 70 Brendan Mahon OL 71 Will Fries OL 72 Robbie Martin OL 73 Mike Miranda OL 74 Steven Gonzalez OL 75 Des Holmes OL 76 Sterling Jenkins OL 77 Chasz Wright OL 79 Charlie Shuman OL 80 Danny Dalton TE/H 80 Justin Weller WR 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR 82 Tyler Shoop WR 83 Nick Bowers TE/H 83 Alex Hoenstine WR 84 Juwan Johnson WR 85 Isaac Lutz WR 86 Cody Hodgens WR 87 Dae’Lun Darien WR 88 Mike Gesicki TE/H 89 Tom Pancoast TE/H 89 Colton Maxwell WR 90 Damion Barber DE 90 Alex Barbir K 91 Ryan Monk DT 91 Chris Stoll SN 92 Daniel Pasquariello P 92 Corey Bolds DT 93 Blake Gillikin P/K S 94 Joe Calcagno SN 95 Tyler Davis K/P 96 Kyle Vasey SN 96 Immanuel Iyke DT 97 Ryan Buchholz DE 97 Carson Landis K/P 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE
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PITTSBURGH Sept. 9 Beaver Stadium Result: W 33-14 Attendance: 109,898
GEORGIA STATE Sept. 16 Beaver Stadium Result: W 56-0 Attendance 102,746
at Iowa Sept. 23 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, Iowa Result: W 21-19 Attendance: 66,205
INDIANA Sept. 30 Beaver Stadium Result: W 45-14 Attendance: 107,542
at Northwestern Oct. 7 Ryan Field Evanston, Ill. Result: W 31-7 Attendance: 41,061
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Reviewing PSU-Michigan history game was bound to become a classic. ■ Penn State 31, Michigan 24, 1994. Kerry Collins, Ki-Jana Carter, et. al., escaping Ann Arbor in mid-October to keep their unbeaten record and dreams of a national title alive. ■ Penn State 46, Michigan 17, 2008. Not only was this the biggest margin of victory for the Lions, it was the game that broke a nine-game Michigan winning streak. (See “ugly.”)
Although there were many good things about Penn State’s 31-7 victory Northwestern, we’d like to stick with Michigan this week ahead of the big game coming up. Penn State and Michigan, believe it or not, have only been playing each other since 1993, and since then there have been quite a few good, bad and, well, other things that have happened along the way.
THE GOOD:
■ Penn State 43, Michigan 40, 2013. This game might not only be good, it may be the best. According to troves of people who were there (and some who weren’t), this was the best game ever at Beaver Stadium. Whether that’s true or not, when the Nittany Lions came from 10 points behind in the last six minutes of regulation — tying it on a Christian Hackenberg run, no less — and then hung on through four overtimes to finally win it on a Bill Belton touchdown, the
THE BAD:
■ Penn State and Michigan have only played football 20 times in their histories, with this year’s game being the 21st. Why this was the case is a subject for a longer discussion, but suffice it to say that Michigan won the first meeting ever, on Oct. 16, 1993, at Beaver Stadium, by a score of 21-13. ■ Michigan leads the series 13 wins to seven.
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■ From 1997 until 2008, Michigan won nine games in a row. Some were close, like the 27-24 game in 2002 or the 27-25 one in 2005. But then there were outcomes like 34-8 in 1997, 27-0 in 1998, and 20-0 in 2001. Penn State’s longest winning streak was four games, from 2008 to 2014. ■ Last year’s first half. Michigan swept to a 28-0 halftime lead in the 2016 game, converting third down after third down and essentially putting the game away. That was without question the low point of Penn State’s season, but something History, Page 17
PENN STATE Overall: 6-0 Big Ten: 3-0 Home: 4-0 Away: 2-0 Coach: James Franklin, fourth season Record at Penn State: 31-15 • Overall record: 55-30
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MICHIGAN Overall: 5-1 Big Ten: 2-1 Home: 2-1 Away: 3-0 Coach: Jim Harbaugh, third season Record at Michigan: 25-7 • Overall record: 83-34
Team Leaders RUSHING Ty Isaac: 68-416 (5.9, 1 TD) Karan Higdon: 70-410 (5.7, 5 TD) PASSING Wilton Speight: 44-81-2, 581, 3 TD
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Nittany Notes: Four-star recruit no longer committed to PSU By MITCH STEWART StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s highly-touted 2018 recruiting class took a hit Sept. 13, as four-star New Jersey prospect Dorian Hardy is no longer committed, according to Sean Fitz, of Lions247. The 6-foot-5, 241-pound defensive end played at Paramus Catholic High School, but was recently tied to a fighting controversy in which Hardy’s father accused a Paramus Catholic assistant coach of hitting his son, whom he said was intervening in a fight involving two other players, according to NJ.com. Sources “close to the Nittany Lions program” told NJ.com that Penn State rescinded its scholarship offer to Hardy. Police reports indicate otherwise, stating that Hardy was believed to be one of the two
players in the initial altercation that resulted in the post-practice brawl between four players Sept. 14. The police report did not include any information that alludes to Hardy’s father’s allegations that the coach hit his son. Hardy became the 13th member of Penn State’s recruiting class back in June when he picked the Nittany Lions over Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State and Pitt, among others. With the loss of Hardy, Penn State now has no listed defensive end commitments. However, the Nittany Lions still hold three defensive tackle verbals from four-stars Aeneas Hawkins and PJ Mustipher, along with three-star Judge Culpepper. The 2018 recruiting class is now down to 22 commitments, and has dropped from third to fourth in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings.
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BIG TEN STANDINGS East Ohio State Penn State Michigan State Michigan Maryland Rutgers Indiana
CONFERENCE OVERALL W-L % W-L % 4-0 1.000 6-1 .857 3-0 1.000 6-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 5-1 .833 2-1 .667 5-1 .833 1-2 .333 3-3 .500 1-2 .333 2-4 .333 0-3 0.00 3-3 .500
West W-L % Wisconsin 3-0 1.000 Nebraska 2-2 .500 Iowa 1-2 .333 Purdue 1-2 .333 Northwestern 1-2 .333 Minnesota 0-3 0.00 Illinois 0-3 0.00
W-L % 6-0 1.000 3-4 .429 4-2 .667 3-3 .500 3-3 .500 3-3 .500 2-4 .333
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WIDE RECEIVER DaeSean Hamilton is quietly having a solid season, and he has his speed to thank. He’s third on the Lions in receptions, but tied for second (with tight end Mike Gesicki) with four receiving touchdowns. Hamilton has caught 22 passes in six games this season, has 366 receiving yards and is averaging 16.6 yards per catch. Here, Hamilton streaks down the sidelines in the Lions’ victory over Georgia State on Sept. 16. History, from page 16
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PSU football: Shaffer (66-1) on McSorley (72-8) By MIKE POORMAN StateCollege.com
John Shaffer is old enough to be Trace McSorley’s father. And although the two have never met, Shaffer feels a certain pride when it comes to the current Penn State quarterback. “He handles himself very, very well,” Shaffer said of McSorley. “He’s very much of a team player. Gritty. Competitor. Winner.” They share a special bond. Separated by more than 30 years and offensive styles that are decades apart, the two are still alike in many ways: ■ Starting quarterbacks at Penn State, but not of the commonwealth. (Shaffer is from Ohio; McSorley hails from northern Virginia.) ■ Business majors and strong students. (Shaffer has a finance degree and an MBA; McSorley is an accounting major). ■ Amply humble. Articulate. Modulated, even-keeled. Proverbial, yet very genuine good guys. ■ Hard workers, disciplined. Confident. ■ Criticized, even in victory. ■ Leaders. ■ Winners. Shaffer was 66-1 as a starting quarterback, through eighth grade in Cincinnati to a senior high school season where he led legendary Moeller to a 13-0 record and a mythical national championship, to a national title for Penn State in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl. He was 25-1 as a starter at Penn State. McSorley is 72-8 as a starting quarterback, and was 55-5 in four seasons as a starter at Briar Woods High School, with three Virginia state titles in four championship game appearances. He is 17-3 as a starter at Penn State. McSorley’s record includes a 15-1 streak over the Nittany Lions’ last 16 games. That string started after they suffered their last regular season, in 2016 against their upcoming opponent, Michigan. His only loss over the past 386 days
came in the Rose Bowl, where his four TD passes were offset by a trio of interceptions, including his last pass of the game. Shaffer’s one loss came in the 1986 Orange Bowl, after he threw three interceptions as No. 1 Penn State lost 25-10 to Oklahoma, which won the national title. (Redemption came a year later, 14-10 over Miami in the Fiesta Bowl.) They both know the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Shaffer didn’t have McSorley’s athletic ability. He carried the ball 133 times for minus 128 yards. Shaffer threw for 3,470 career yards; McSorley had 3,614 just last season alone. And, he didn’t have McSorley’s arm, although he saw strong and steady improvement each of his four seasons. As a freshman backup, Shaffer completed just 26.5 percent of his passes, with three interceptions on 19 attempts. But, by the time he was a senior and two-year starter, Shaffer worked diligently to get his completion percentage up to 55.9 percent and he threw just four interceptions on 204 attempts in all of 1986, while leading PSU to a perfect 12-0 record. Shaffer continues to be a winner. He married his college sweetheart, Marta, and they have four kids. All graduated or are currently attending Duke; all played or are playing lacrosse. He spent 17 years at Merrill Lynch, under the tutelage of the late Bill Schreyer, and advanced to head of the firm’s American credit sales division, leading a team of 130 people. From there, he was at Goldman Sachs for seven more years, running leverage finance and helping to direct credit sales. Shaffer, despite of — or, maybe, because of — that loss in the Orange Bowl, has had a fruitful and successful life. A winner, in many ways, he remains humble. “I was lucky,” he said. “It was good timing.” The timing of a bye week was right, I thought, to talk to Shaffer about McSorley. As someone who has witnessed generations of PSU quarterbacks up close, I see
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StateCollege.com/Centre County Gazette: You’ve seen Trace play. What are your thoughts about him? Shaffer: An unbelievable gamer. He’s a winner. I like what he says after the games. In fact, I like that out of the whole team. (Kirk) Herbstreit said something to that effect yesterday. He handles himself very, very well. He’s very much of a team player. Gritty. Competitor. Winner. I think this whole team has become the kind of team where they’re never out of it; they’re in the game until the very end, no matter what the score is. He’s the key to that kind of grittiness and winning attitude. He goes on the field expecting to win. You can tell he believes in himself. He reminds me a little bit of (Matt) McGloin. They believe in themselves and the team believes in them. They’re tough, tough competitors. SC.com/CCG: In that regard, can you see some of your 1985 and ’86 teams (which won 11 games, including the 1987 Fiesta Bowl, by a TD or less) in this group? Shaffer: There may be some similarities, but I think there’s a little more talent at the quarterback position. (chuckles) In the ’85 season, we were criticized for winning ugly. My freshman season (1983) we were 8-4-1 and then 6-5. Going through all of that gave us a certain mentality. It really prepared us for the next two seasons. In my junior and senior seasons, we never walked on the field expecting to lose. It sounds kind of cliché, but we always thought we were in the game. East Carolina (17-10, 1985), Cincinnati (23-17, 1986), Maryland (20-18, 1985; 17-15, 1986) were the kinds of games that went all the way down to the last minute. I was always confident, we were always confident that we would put something together to win the game. And, fortunately, we did. This year, they’ve won most games by a big margin. They’re tough competitors. By listening to them, they worry about what Penn State football teams are supposed to worry about. And that’s just the W. SC.com/CCG: What are the major responsibilities of a Penn State quarterback?
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High School Football Week 9 A recap of last week’s games and a look into what to expect this week
High school teams look to keep pace in Week 9 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
Centre County high school football teams were 3-3 in Week 8 of the 2017 season, but those three wins came against 5-1 Central Dauphin East, Central Martinsburg and Clearfield. To say the least, that’s not the usual list of vanquished teams. State College kept pace in the ultra-competitive Mid-Penn Commonwealth Conference with a win over East, and will have a chance to move up with a victory this week at Harrisburg. Bellefonte can’t still be surprising anyone at this point in the season, least of all perennial contender Central. Nevertheless, the Raiders went into Martinsburg and scored 49 in their first win against the Dragons since 2010. And, BEA, stuck in a four-game losing streak, came away with a 25-22 win over Clearfield on some late (and early) heroics by quarterback Derek Henry. Let’s hope the celebrations didn’t last too long, because across the board this week’s foes will be just as daunting, if not more so. Here’s the lineup:
STATE COLLEGE (6-1) AT HARRISBURG (7-0) SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Going into last week’s games, the premier matchup in the Mid-Penn Conference looked to be the showdown between conference unbeatens Harrisburg and Central Dauphin. It was, too, until Harrisburg scored 27 points in the second quarter and took a whopping 40-0 lead going into the locker rooms for halftime. Harrisburg has elite athletes all over the field. There’s quarterback Yahmir Wilkerson (16 for 18, 234 yards, two touchdowns), former Penn State recruit Micah Parsons (11 runs, 52 yards, two touchdowns) and current Penn State recruit Shaquon Anderson-Butts (five catches, 71 yards), to name just three. The Cougars opened the game with two quick touchdowns to take a 13-0 lead and then capitalized on two CD turnovers to pile on another 27 in the second quarter. Parsons made it 48-0 with a 12-yard run midway through the third quarter, and from there it was a matter of playing out the clock for HHS to notch its seventh win without a loss. In the past two weeks alone, Harrisburg scored a jaw-dropping 130 points and gave up just 12. State College had a very good week, as well. The Little Lions were regrouping after giving up 46 points and their flawless record at Cumberland Valley on Oct. 6, and they were doing it with a 34-14 win against a solid CD East team. SC went ahead after running touch-
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STATE COLLEGE’S Cohen Russell (2) makes a move during the Little Lions’ 34-14 victory over Central Dauphin East. Russell scored on an 8-yard run and tacked on another score on a late thirdquarter 90-yard fumble recovery return. downs by Cohen Russell (8 yards) and Trystan Lyons (17 yards), but East crept back when Mike Jones scored on a 9-yard run with just over a minute to play in the second quarter. But SC’s Isaiah Edwards returned the second-half kickoff 81 yards to the CDE 13, and two plays later, Lyons went in and made it 21-7. Lyons went on to score again in the quarter on a 23-yard run, and then Russell put it away with a 90-yard fumble return as the third quarter came to a close. Lyons finished the day with 151 yards and the two touchdowns on 11 carries, and Russell chipped in 57 yards on three carries. There is no question that for the Little Lions to keep up with Harrisburg their defense will have to show up. It is a fact that CD East ran for 350 yards and ran up 430 yards total, but SC was able to keep the Panthers out of the end zone for the most part. More of that will be needed in this one. Kickoff for the Saturday game will be at 1 p.m. in Harrisburg.
But, in reality, it was the Raider defense, as much as anything, that led to this breakthrough win. After scoring on a 20-yard pass from Deitrich to Cade Fortney in the final minute of the first half, Bellefonte shut out the Central offense in the second half. The Dragons’ only score came on a 78-yard kickoff return by Trystan Detwiler, but otherwise Central did not get close to a score. Detwiler, meanwhile, ran for 145 yards and a touchdown in the first half, but he was held to just 1 yard after halftime. On the other hand, Bellefonte scored first in the third quarter and then put up three more in the fourth quarter to complete the rout. Deitrich ran the ball 22 times for 260 yards and two touchdowns from his quarterback spot and added another 180 yards and two touchdowns passing. Bellefonte’s final score, fittingly, came after a blocked punt was recovered in the end zone with under three minutes to play in the game. As the Raiders prepare to travel to Chestnut Ridge on Friday, Oct. 20, they should keep this score in mind: 42-2. That was the final score by which Chestnut Ridge took out Central three weeks ago when they met in Martinsburg on Sept. 29. That game was closer than the score indicated, but Central had turnover problems and things quickly got out of hand early in the second half. Still, the Lion de-
BELLEFONTE (7-1) AT CHESTNUT RIDGE (7-1) FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Dylan Deitrich had (another) monster day, Bellefonte ran the ball for 320 yards and had over 500 overall, and the Raiders did not turn the ball over in their first win over Central since 2010.
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fense did not allow a score in the game. Chestnut Ridge averages more than 345 yards per game in offense, 207 rushing and, like Bellefonte, goes as its do-everything quarterback goes. Senior Logan Hauk leads the team in passing and rushing and is a threat to score one way or the other every time he touches the ball. So far, Hauk has completed 64 of 100 passes for 950 yards and nine touchdowns, an average of 140 yards per game. On the ground, he’s run 65 times for 666 yards and 13 touchdowns. His partner in the backfield, senior Nate Dillow, is also a threat with 460 yards and six touchdowns for the season. Four receivers, led by senior Justin McCoy, have combined for 50 catches, 960 yards and seven scores. Defensively, the Lions are tough against the run and have an aggressive defensive backfield that has intercepted 12 passes. It can be said that Chestnut Ridge doesn’t play the treacherous schedule that faces Bellefonte — the Lions do not play Huntingdon or Clearfield — but this is a dangerous and so far very successful team, especially on offense. The Raider defenders will be asked to show up again. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
JERSEY SHORE (5-3) AT BALD EAGLE AREA (4-4) FRIDAY, OCT. 20
What to make of BEA? The Bald Eagles began the season with three wins, hit some very low points in a subsequent four-game losing streak, and then stunned Clearfield, 25-22, at Clearfield on Oct. 13 to even their record at 4-4. Against the Bison, BEA fell behind twice in the first half before taking control with three consecutive second-half touchdowns — two by Gage McClenahan — to forge a 25-14 lead with just over three minutes to play. Clearfield drew close with a late touchdown at the 1:41 mark, but the Eagles were able to ride out the clock for the win. Now, BEA will go outside of the Mountain League for a showdown with Jersey Shore on Friday, Oct. 20, in Wingate. The last time we saw Jersey Shore was Aug. 25 in Bellefonte when the Raiders held on for a 17-14 win that jumpstarted their season. Since then, the Bulldogs are 5-2 with wins over Mifflinburg (38-0), Troy (48-7), Lewisburg (45-6), Montoursville (29-13) and Shamokin (32-0). The losses came against two very tough teams — Selinsgrove (25-6) and Shikellamy (32-21). Jersey Shore is a balanced team that runs the ball (191 ypg) and passes it (162 ypg) almost equally as well. Senior Elijah Shemory runs things and has completed Week 9, Page 20
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October 19-25, 2017 PENNS VALLEY (2-6) AT TYRONE (2-6) FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Tyrone stepped out of its enrollment class Oct. 13 and paid a price for it. The Golden Eagles traveled to Hollidaysburg and were trounced, 38-7, at
Tiger Stadium. Tyrone was behind just 14-7 at halftime, but Hollidaysburg regrouped at halftime and went on a 24-0 second-half tear to win the game going away. The loss was Tyrone’s third in its last four games with the only win in that stretch coming against BEA (27-19) on Sept. 29. It has been a down year for Tyrone, but senior running back Brandon Loose (738 yards, nine touchdowns) and quarterbacks Parker Mitchell and Denver Light are offensive threats that have to be accounted for. The Rams again started strong against 7-1 Chestnut Ridge but could not sustain it in a 42-14 loss. The turning point came on a 47-yard pick-6 that allowed the Lions to take a 28-6 lead into the locker rooms at halftime. If the Rams can sustain their intensity — and avoid errors — this game could go deep into the fourth quarter and be decided in the final minutes. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Tyrone.
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY (0-6) AT NATIVITY BVM (5-3) FRIDAY, OCT. 20
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SENIOR QUARTERBACK Brendan Robinson rolls out to make a pass in St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy’s 60-34 defeat to ColumbiaMontour Vo-Tech on homecoming night at Memorial Field in State College. Robinson completed 17-of-32 passes for 249 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had two rushing scores. Week 9, from page 19 74 of 167 passes for 1,140 yards and 13 touchdowns. Junior running back Kyle Tombs, 6-foot-0, 195 pounds, is big and explosive. He’s carried 194 times for 1,120 yards and 10 touchdowns so far, and he is a perfect compliment for Shemory’s passing. Senior Hunter Franz (593 yards, six touchdowns) and junior Coby Peacock (289 yards, three touchdowns) are the leading receivers. Defensively, Jersey Shore gives up just 12 points per game and has held four teams to fewer than 10. It’s not known whether BEA will again go with third-option Derek Henry at quarterback. Henry had a prolific day against Clearfield when he stepped in for Jaden and Jordan Jones, completing six of eight passes for 96 yards and a score and running for 111 yards and another score. At the very least, Henry has stabilized the position and given a spark to McClenahan and the rest of the offense. BEA has a shot at .500, or better, at season’s end and this has become an important game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
CLEARFIELD (4-4) AT PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA (1-7) FRIDAY, OCT. 20
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Penn State volleyball Centre County SPOTLIGHT reaches No. 1 poll spot
Soltis takes over AD duties at Bellefonte By TOMMY BUTLER sports@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte athletic director Jimmy Soltis has been working his new job for almost four weeks now after recovering from surgery. Even though he’s still getting used to the new office and building layout, he’s already enjoying the culture. “The people have welcomed me with open arms,” said Soltis. “It’s definitely an environment that wants to succeed. They want to see these kids have a great experience. That’s one of the reasons I’m here. “I knew they had a vested interest in making kids better, taking things to the next level. It’s a pretty tight-knit community and athletics is a big part of it.” Soltis has been active in the sporting world his whole life, playing soccer for Philipsburg-Osceola in high school and then for Slippery Rock University. After college, he worked with D.C. United of Major League Soccer as RFK Stadium’s facility and event manager, as well as in a wide variety of other jobs and volunteer work surrounding sports. When Soltis noticed the open position at Bellefonte, he jumped at the idea. “This opportunity came around,” said Soltis. “Honestly, it was a full-time opportunity, so for me it was, ‘You know what, here’s an opportunity to get back to what I love doing.’” Coming into the job, Soltis already knows what he wants to do for the school. “The goal is to be the premier district in Centre County,” he said. “There’s a winning culture already in place, and my goal is to make it contagious and spread it out to all the other teams. I want to make all the other districts in the area say, ‘OK, we want to be like Bellefonte.’ “The kids here have really bought into
the Bellefonte mentality. It’s about this town, it’s about this community. I don’t see a lot of ‘me.’ One of the things I always say is that it’s about ‘we,’ not about ‘me.’” Despite living a life surrounded by sports, Soltis wants Bellefonte JIMMY SOLTIS student-athletes to focus on their futures as well as their sports. “(My favorite thing so far has been) being able to watch kids grow,” said Soltis, “seeing the impact that sports make on kids. Knowing that maybe he’s going to be a great athlete, but he’s going to be a great citizen down the road. “What you’re trying to do is find that kid that becomes a great citizen, has great leadership qualities. That’s the key you’re looking for. ‘How can I take this kid and move him to the next level and make him really want to advance himself, do good things and help others?’ Truly, it’s about trying to build quality people down the road.” Soltis has also noticed how important athletics is to the community through the amount of volunteers helping out at events. “It’s not just me, there’s a ton of people involved to make these events happen,” said Soltis. “I’ve met a lot of people that are retired that are big supporters. They could easily say, ‘Well, my kids are out of school I’m not going to help anymore,’ but a lot of the people that volunteer to help make the events run have kids that aren’t in the program anymore.” Soltis replaces former athletic director Deb Moore, who is now the district’s assistant athletic director.
WORKING FOR SPACE NOLAN FULTON (18), of Bellefonte, works for a shot against a Tyrone defender in the Red Raider’s 2-1 victory over the Golden Eagles.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State women’s volleyball team reached the No. 1 spot in the Week 8 AVCA poll Oct. 16, taking 48 of the 64 first-place votes. According to the volleyball information office, the top ranking marks the 66th week the Nittany Lions have been at No. 1 in the pool since the end of the 2006 season, and the 91st time in the history of the poll. The Nittany Lions’ first No. 1 ranking came on Sept. 2, 1997, and the poll was started in 1982. The Big Ten took up half of the Top 10 spots, as Minnesota came in at No. 5, Nebraska at No. 7, Wisconsin at No. 9 and Michigan State at No. 10, all joining the Nittany Lions. Purdue wrapped up the ranked B1G members coming in at No. 17. Coach Russ Rose is quite fond of calling the Big Ten the “best conference in the country.” “I truly believe that the Big Ten has the best volleyball in the country,” he said last season. “There are no easy outs in this conference. Every team brings it every night.” qqq We talk often in this space about the capabilities of attackers such as Haleigh Washington and Simone Lee, but it was a defensive specialist who took the spotlight over the past week. Sophomore libero Kendall White took home the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. The award was the first such award given to a Penn State player in three seasons. From the team’s official release, White
has been a rock on defense and serve receive for the Nittany Lions all season. She averaged 3.71 digs per set on the weekend and helped hold the opponents to a combined .219 hitting percentage. In the Nittany Lions’ win over thenranked No. 10 Michigan State, White tallied a team-high 13 digs and took in 20 serve receive attempts, making only one error against one of the toughest serving teams in the league. The Spartans only hit .221 against the Nittany Lions. Against Michigan, White grabbed 13 digs in three sets and was perfect in serve receive. She also helped hold the Wolverines to .215 hitting. White is the fourth Nittany Lion to be honored by the Big Ten this season. Haleigh Washington (Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9), Simone Lee (Sept. 18) and Ali Frantti (Sept. 11) have all earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors. qqq Here are some other notes and tidbits, courtesy of the women’s volleyball information office: ■ Penn State’s Abby Detering is one of nine standouts in the NCAA this season to record a triple-double. In the Nittany Lions’ 3-1 victory over then top-ranked Stanford on Sept. 1, Detering posted 23 assists, while adding 11 kills and 10 digs. ■ Based on past opponents’ winning percentage, Minnesota has played the fifth-toughest schedule in the nation, while Wisconsin has played the sixth-toughest schedule. Ohio State is eighth on the list, Nebraska is ninth and Penn State checks in at No. 11 out of 334 teams.
Local race attracts national talent By ALLIE TAGGART Special to the Gazette
BOALSBURG — Every year since 2000, Centre County has hosted the Tussey Mountainback 50-Mile Relay and Ultramarathon. For the past two years, the race also has served as the USA Track and Field 50-Mile Road Championships. Elite runners from California, Florida, Colorado and beyond flock to Tussey Mountain Ski Area to race against some of the nation’s best. The 18th annual Tussey Mountainback, held Oct. 8, proved to be no different. More than 200 runners from across the country descended on the Mountainback course that morning, stretching across Whipple Dam State Park, Alan Seeger Natural Area, Penn Roosevelt State Park, Colyer Lake and Bear Meadows Natural Area. With more than 5,000 feet of vertical gain and drop, the Mountainback is regularly considered to be a demanding challenge of both the body and the mind. Runners began the day with a 3-mile, 1,000-foot climb out of the Tussey Mountain Ski Area, and then navigated four more major climbs throughout the day, ranging from 500 to 1,500 feet. Dealing with blisters, sore legs, chafing and
stomach issues, runners traversed the part-gravel, part-pavement course in under 12 hours, which can be a daunting task, especially this time of year. After an overnight downpour gave way to dense fog and grueling humidity, the ultra runners took their start at 7 a.m., followed by three waves of relay teams at 8, 8:30 and 9 a.m. Penn State graduate student and State College resident Josh Litofsky said “the humidity made this year more difficult than the previous two years. It was tough to hit the times that I wanted to hit because of how hot it felt.” Despite this, Litofsky managed to finish eighth among male runners, earning him a USATF Top 10 medal. He was joined by Mike Renz, another State College local runner, who placed 10th in men’s division. Two Penn State students, Matt Pennock and Sam Lapp, placed first out of 54 relay teams. Anthony Kunkle, of Durango, Colo., won the men’s division, beating his closest competition by 23 minutes. He said training in the Rockies in his home state gave him a slight advantage over other racers. He trains at an elevation 7,000 feet higher than the elevations at the Tussey course.
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The Avid Gardener: Dealing with deer LORA GAUSS
“The deer scent the wolves and stand silent and watchful. They turn and leap off like ballerinas, their plume-like tails raised in alarm.” — Kathleen Valentine
Early last week while driving near dusk in a rural Julian neighborhood, I was treated to the lovely sight of a herd of white-tailed deer bounding through an open grassy field in the distance, with nary a predator in sight. Though it’s difficult to rationalize that fall scene with the glimpse of deer carcasses by sides of roadways, Avid gardener white-tailed deer, unfortunateLora Gauss lives in ly, have become nuisances to both Philipsburg. Email motorists as well as gardeners in the her at community@ centrecountygazette. state of Pennsylvania. At last look, State Farm Insurance has our state com. ranked No. 3 in the nation for chances of deer collisions, and home gardeners are constantly harassed by deer feasting on plants. To be honest, having been raised in Philadelphia, where the only deer I encountered were the fictional characters Bambi and the Yearling Flag, I felt that deer hunting was ill-advised and even cruel. Many years later, my opinion has changed, especially after having personally seen some of the property damage they can inflict. Ironically, some of the very neighborhoods where I lived in Philadelphia are now overrun with deer populations because of loss of habitat to urban development.
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Commission approves fall turkey season changes Pennsyvlania Game Commission The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has given final approval to fall turkey seasons for 2017 and spring gobbler dates for 2018. The board adopted a conservative, midweek fall turkey season in Wildlife Management Unit 5B, which long has been closed to fall turkey hunting. The board also gave final approval to reducing the length of the fall season in WMUs 4A, 4B and 4E. Those WMUs all have shown indications of declining turkey population trends. All recommendations on fall turkey season length are made in accordance with guidelines in the commission’s Wild Turkey Management Plan. The fall turkey seasons for 2017-18 are as follows: ■ In WMUs 1A, 2A, 4A and 4B, there is a one-week season, Saturday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 4, plus
a three-day Thanksgiving season, Thursday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 25. ■ In WMU 1B, the season remains one week, Saturday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov.4, with no Thanksgiving season. ■ In WMU 2B (shotgun and bow only), the season runs from Saturday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 25. ■ In WMU 2C, the season is from Saturday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 25. ■ In WMUs 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D and 4E, the season runs from Saturday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 25. ■ In WMU 5A, the season runs from Thursday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 4. ■ In WMU 5B, the season is being held from Tuesday,
THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR WILDLIFE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT All facets of our environment, including soils, plants, animals, air and water, are interrelated in a complex system. The quality of life is directly dependent upon this system, so we must all do our part to protect our environment and keep it clean. CONSERVE WATER Water is such an everyday part of our lives that it’s all too easy to take it for granted. Water is required for many home and industrial uses, for agriculture, for generating power and even for recreation, yet our water resources are extremely susceptible to waste and abuse. Conserve water; it’s precious. DON’T POLLUTE OR LITTER The poisoning of our environment is one of the greatest threats facing mankind. Support all efforts to control pollution, and don’t litter under any circumstances. LEAVE BABY ANIMALS ALONE Many young wild animals die prematurely because too many people find them and think they’ve been abandoned. This is rarely the case. Baby animals should be left in the wild where their mothers can properly care for them. BUILD AND ERECT BIRD HOUSES Artificial nest boxes provide many kinds of cavity-nesting birds with places to raise their young. House wrens, house finches, bluebirds and woodpeckers are just some of the bird species that can be expected to nest in appropriately placed nest boxes.
FEED BIRDS IN WINTER Bird feeders can entice countless birds to within easy viewing distance. Cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, goldfinches and many others can be easily attracted to your yard, where they can brighten up a gloomy winter day. PLANT SEEDLINGS Food-producing plants can fulfill the food and cover needs of many kinds of animals, and beautify a lawn as well. For an assortment of tree and shrub seedlings proven especially useful, visit your local home and garden center. LEARN AND OBEY THE GAME LAWS Familiarity with the state’s game laws will provide anyone with a general knowledge of the Game Commission’s responsibilities and operations. Hunters, however, must be thoroughly familiar with the laws governing their sport. PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Only through science can meaningful wildlife management occur. Programs governed by emotion or popularity subject wildlife populations to dramatic swings and sometimes inescapable plunges. Science minimizes the risks through continuous monitoring and data collection, the keystones to any successful wildlife management program. There’s no better place to begin spreading the word than in our schools.
Oct. 31, through Thursday, Nov. 2. ■ In WMUs 5C and 5D, the fall season remains closed. For the 2018 spring gobbler season, which runs from Saturday, April 28, through Thursday, May 31, the board continued with legal hunting hours to reflect the following: ■ From Saturday, April 28, through Saturday, May 12, legal shooting hours will be 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. ■ From Monday, May 14, through Thursday, May 31, hunters may hunt all day, from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. The one-day Spring Gobbler Youth Hunt will be held Saturday, April 21, and run from 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. All junior license holders and Mentored Youth Hunting Program permit holders can participate in this special half-day hunt, as well as the other spring season dates.
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mantle, common milkweed, bleeding heart ■ Annuals — lantana, sweet alyssum, dusty miller, marigolds ■ Herbs — tarragon, oregano, rosemary, thyme ■ Ferns — maidenhair, ostrich, sensitive, Christmas ■ Grasses and sedges — Pennsylvania sedge, soft rush, switchgrass, little bluestem According to a site called Pure Spirit, deer are very symbolic. They represent the “powers of nature that are not easily subdued,” “instinctual energy, independence, and regeneration” and to “trust our gut reactions, because those instincts will tell us when to fight or flee.” To understand the grace and agility of deer and respect their role in nature while coexisting responsibly is an ongoing challenge for everyone.
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2017 Schedules & Scores State College Little Lions (6-1) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Nov. 4
State College 45, J.P. McCaskey 12 State College 55, Hollidaysburg 27 State College 56, Mifflin County 7 State College 62, Mechanicsburg 25 State College 70, Carlisle 14 Cumberland Valley 36, State College 21 State College 34, Central Dauphin East 14 at Harrisburg 7 p.m. CHAMBERSBURG 7 p.m. at Central Dauphin 7 p.m.
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Grace Lutheran celebrating Reformation anniversary By CONNIE COUSINS
husband, Graham Sanders, a former professional opera singer, have been preparing for the special event. They worked from Martin Luther’s “Instruction Book for Music” to ensure that what has been arranged is authentic to Luther’s era. All choirs in Luther’s day were made up of men, so the Sanders arranged for the Penn State Male Glee Club to sing music written by Josquin des Prez as part of the service. The schedule for service includes: ■ 9 a.m. — Festival service consisting of Centre Brass prelude and postlude, combined choirs with brass and organ and composer and organist Michael Costello, a State High graduate who serves at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, Ill. ■ 10 a.m. — Stairwell singing with the youth choir singing a cappella hymns from the Renaissance. ■ 10:30 a.m. — Luther’s Divine Service, with everything sung except the sermon. The gospel lesson will be chanted, and the Penn State Glee Club will sing music by Josquin des Prez. ■ 11:30 a.m. — Luther reception, with Richard Wylie playing lute music on the guitar (Luther played the lute). Actor Russ Rockwell will pay a visit as Martin Luther, delivering a dramatization of a part of the essay “On the Freedom of a Christian.”
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STATE COLLEGE — Grace Lutheran Church in State College will hold a 1520s-style worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Oct. 31 marks 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 theses in the hope of initiating reforms with the Catholic Church. Luther believed that everyone should be able to read the Bible, and he translated it into German, the language of the common people. If you had gone to mass in the 1520s, you would have heard the service chanted. Luther composed many hymns and lyrics, which he arranged with one note per syllable for easier singing. From those efforts, the common people could take part in the singing during a service. “Luther’s music is written to be joyful and rhythmic,” said Laurel Sanders, worship and music director at Grace Lutheran. “We, as a society, have slowed it and changed the rhythms over the years. “On Oct. 29, we will share Luther’s Divine service, which will be a cappella and sung, except for the sermon. Three men and two pastors will dramatize a gospel lesson as a story through prescribed chants.” Ever since Senior Pastor P. Stevens Lynn first approached Sanders about a chanted service, she and her
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October 19-25, 2017
AROUND & IN TOWN Horror flick based on birthdays draws sub-par review By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette
Tree (Jessica Rothe) is having an unhappy birthday. She wakes up in the bed of a stranger named Carter (Israel Broussard). Carter’s roommate says something disrespectful. She gets hassled by an environmentalist. She’s being stalked by an ex. She lives in a sorority house run by a judgmental bully. She’s annoyed by her own roommate (Ruby Modine) and throws the special cupcake she made into the trash. She’s late for class, but she’s off the hook because she’s having an affair with the married professor. She shares a birthday with her late mother, and her estranged father nags her to remember that fact when all she wants to do is forget. As if all that weren’t enough, at the end of the day, she gets stabbed to death. Tree once again wakes up in Carter’s bed. The same roommate bursts in with the same inappropriate remark. She gets hassled by the same environmentalist and ex. She’s getting a weird sense of déjà vu, but since she got killed in the day she remembers, she’s not too beaten up about it. She avoids taking the path that brought her to the killer and makes it to her surprise birthday party. At the party, she gets stabbed to death. She wakes up in Carter’s bed again, with the obnoxious roommate coming in right on cue. She’s in a time loop, and it seems the only way to get out of it is to avoid being killed, and the way to do that is find out who keeps killing her. Tree’s killer has to be someone who
hates her, so the list of suspects is narrowed down to everyone she knows. There’s even one she doesn’t know: an escaped serial killer (Rob Mello). Her killer knows the nuances of her schedule and this guy wouldn’t, but he’s still a suspect because … you know, serial killer. She investigates the suspects’ whereabouts one by one, usually getting killed as soon as she eliminates that person as a suspect. The repeated murders take a toll on her well-being, so there is a sense of urgency, because each time she gets killed she’s increasingly unlikely to spryly wake up again. Happy Death Day is a mess, and a lot of it has to do with the main character. Simply put, Tree is incredibly unlikeable. I get that the movie is doing a whole “redemption” arc where she’s mean at first and ends up learning a lesson, but even “nice” Tree has no respect for other people’s schedules and resolves a conflict by pouring “chocolate milk” (brown sludge the movie insists is chocolate milk) onto an offender’s head. She makes for a lousy horror movie protagonist, as she keeps making the same major mistakes again and again. She gets killed a good half-dozen times and never thinks to rip the killer’s mask off. She waits until the last minute to perform life-saving actions that she could have done at any point in the day. Perhaps most infuriating is that there’s nothing to stop her from fleeing campus, yet she only tries escaping once and it’s a half-hearted attempt that she has no reason not to revisit with her subsequent chances. My theory about “Happy Death Day” is that somebody wanted to make a movie
about the least-frightening killer with the least-threatening weapon imaginable. The killer wears the mask of a cartoon baby, which I guess is supposed to tie into the birth/birthday theme, but those dots are never connected. I won’t get into the silly weapon because of potential spoilers. The mask and weapon were conceived first, and the movie written around them as an excuse to get away with the suppos-
edly funny concept. This movie doesn’t even have the spine to go for an R rating. It’s filled with crude college humor and constant murder, but heaven forbid it’s off-limits to the kids in the PG-13 crowd. Give yourself a happy random day and go see something else. Grade: CContact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
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SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA, a 13-piece ensemble featuring instrumentalists and vocalists, was founded in the early 2000s. Orchestra, from page 25 Street”), Paul Simon (2007’s “United We Swing”), salsa-timbra artist Issac Delgado (2010’s Grammy winner “Viva La Tradicion”), and Chick Corea and Joe Lovano (2017’s “Spanish Harlem Orchestra”). The band’s performance, “which included appropriate choreography, was tight as a drum (pun intended),” wrote a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reviewer. “It was easy to hear why every CD that the band has recorded has received a Grammy nomination.” Tickets for the concert — $48 for an adult, $15 for a University Park student
and $38 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 three 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.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Student Fee Board makes Penn State student prices possible. For more information, visit www. cpa.psu.edu/events/spanish-harlemorchestra.
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STATE COLLEGE —The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, in partnership with Penn State Ballroom Dance Club and the Borough of State College, invites the community to learn how to move to the music with a salsa social set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Room 201 of the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St. The two-hour event is scheduled in anticipation of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra performance Thursday, Nov. 9, at Eisenhower Auditorium. “Whether it’s the first time for you or you’re a seasoned salsero, it will be a much richer time at the concert if you get up and dance ahead of coming to the the-
ater,” said Medora Ebersole, the education and community programs manager at the Center for the Performing Arts. No dance experience, dance partner or reservation is required for this free public event. This presentation is associated with the Center for the Performing Arts Diversity and Inclusion Collaborative. The university’s Equal Opportunity Planning Committee provides lead funding. Sandra Zaremba and Richard Brown provide support. For more information and a list of program partners, visit www.cpa.psu.edu/ diversity. For more information about the event, contact Ebersole at (814) 863-6752 or mde13@psu.edu.
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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 — Free car seat safety checks are performed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Mount Nittany Health Boalsburg, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 466-7921. Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays and crafts for kids ages 2 to 5 is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Performance — Visitors are welcome to view the Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 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 — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of 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. Market — The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market, featuring local fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, meats and more, is open from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Boalsburg Military Museum park, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Children’s activity — Children can improve reading skills by reading with Faolin, a trained therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Register for 20-minute sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library. 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. Social — The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds a writers’ social every fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mad Mex in the Days Inn, State College. Support group — The Narcotics Anonymous “Open Arms” group meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. 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. Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds 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, State College. Visit www. nittanybaptist.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. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main
program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral. org. 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) 2382322. Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A Lego club exploring block play and other activities that address topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math is held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. 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. Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. 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 Centre Knitters Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Patton Township building, 100 Plaza Drive, State College. 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 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit www.statecollege Meeting — PARSE meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month, except for June, July and August, at Hoss’s, 1459 N. Atherton St., State College. 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 — 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. Tours — Tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village, 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Visit www. curtinvillage.com. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
raise money for hurricane victims. Dinners are $8 for adults, $5 for children and free for children younger than 5; eat-in or takeout, and no reservations required. Sports — The Penn State women’s field hockey team will face Rutgers at 5 p.m. at the Field Hockey Field Complex. Performance — Folk/pop singer Caryn Dixon will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Big Spring Spirits, 1 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Admission is free. Sports — The Penn State women’s soccer team will face Purdue at 7 p.m. at Jeffrey Field. Event — A Halloween contra dance sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. Halloween costumes are optional. Admission is free. Call (814) 8800338. Event — A Halloween party will be held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Brookmere Winery, 5369 State Route 655, Belleville. Wine, beer and spirits will be available for purchase. Admission is $5.
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Tours — Guided tours of Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays through October, at Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Visit www.boalmuseum.com or call (814) 466-6210. Program — The Spring Creek Chapter of the Veterans Service Program assists veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life by involving fly fishing instruction from 1 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through November. There is no charge, and all equipment, a license and lunch are provided.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Event — A community writing experiment to outline the plot of a short film in one hour or less will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Borland Space building, Curtin Road, State College. Admission is free. Event — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will hold a public Healthy For Good Wellness Symposium from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Seven Mountain Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills. Admission is free. Class — A free parents-to-be orientation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call (814) 231-3132.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Fundraiser — Pine Hall Lutheran Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m, with all proceeds benefiting Centre County Youth Service Bureau. Program youth will assist with the dinner and hold a bake sale to
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Event — A family history open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pennsylvania Room of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, Bellefonte. Admission is free. Event — The annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bald Eagle State Park. Admission is free. Event — Fall Harvest Days will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village Historical Site, 251 Curtin Road, Howard. Admission is free. Event — The Haunted Lake Loop Hike will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Black Moshannon State Park. Attendees will meet at the beach and register at the beach house. Bright flashlights will not be allowed, but small finger lights can be purchased for $1 or glow sticks can be used. Donations will be accepted.
SUNDAY, OCT. 22
Event — The Nittany Weddings Showcase will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toftrees Resort, 1 Country Club Lane, State College. Admission is free for brides or grooms, plus one; additional guests are $5 each. Event — WPSU will hold its annual Eventapalooze Extravaganza from 1 to 4 p.m. at 174 Outreach Building, University Park. The ocean is this year’s theme. Admission is free. Performance — Dimensions in Jazz will perform at 4 p.m. at Playhouse Theatre, University Park. Admission is free. Performance — Tubaween will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Playhouse Theatre, University Park. Admission is free.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
Event — The Nittany Valley Fellowship will host Light the Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Township Park, 816 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte. The event will feature games, food, candy, a bounce house and more. Scary or horror costumes are discouraged and faces must be visible. Admission is free. Sports — The Penn State women’s volleyball team will face Wisconsin at 7 p.m. at Recreation Hall, University Park. Tickets are required. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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Valley Girl Sweets opens in Centre Hall By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Most coffee lovers agree there is nothing better than a good coffee shop, and now there is a new one in Centre Hall. Valley Girl Sweets, 407 S. Pennsylvania Ave., recently was opened by Kristen Cowher. Cowher already is known for her custom cakes, and that side of her business will continue. But her new endeavor offers coffee, both regular and wine-infused, and all sorts of treats. She even has two separate kitchens to bake her regular and gluten-free cupcakes, muffins, cookies, biscotti and specialty desserts. “The world needs to know that gluten-free can taste good,” she said. “At first, I planned to only do baked goods, but you know, when you have sweets, coffee just naturally comes to mind. I think people will like what I have added with the Molinari coffee.” Molinari is a wine-infused coffee. The idea comes from a friend in Napa Valley, Calif., who took 100 percent Arabica coffee beans and allowed them to rest for a while in wine before drying and hand roasting them in small batches. The wine that is used is from the Robert Moldavi Wineries in California, which currently is closed due to the wildfires in the Napa Valley and Sonoma area. The coffee is especially good when put through a French press, acoording to Cowher. “If you refrigerate any leftover coffee, it is even good the next day as a cold drink.” Customers also can buy bags of Molinari coffee to take home. Cowher lives in Milheim with her husband and six children. She studied graphic design, but decided that wasn’t for her, but her artsy side is evident in her fancy, imaginative decorated cakes. She has an extensive catalogue of designs and pictures of cakes she has done to show prospective buyers. One thing that spurred her on to tackle her new business was attending a Penn Stater Expo last year where she sold 200 cupcakes in just 90 minutes. “That started my serious thinking about expanding my business beyond the cakes,” said Cowher. “When this site became available, I was ready.”
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Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — State College professional services firm Weber Murphy Fox is celebrating 50 years of operation. The firm will host an open house for friends of the firm, including clients, engineering firms, consultants and contractors, Thursday, Oct. 19. Some of the firm’s most notable completed projects include Penn State’s Bank of America Career Services Center, Sound Technology’s Corporate Headquarters and the Adler Athletic Complex at Penn State Altoona. In addition to working with Penn State, WMF also works locally with private clients, the boroughs of State College and Bellefonte and State College, Altoona and Bald Eagle Area school districts. Weber Murphy Fox is a full-service regional architecture, interiors and construction firm with offices in Erie, Cleveland and State College. The firm offers architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, construction management and historic preservation.
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RESTEK EMPLOYEES recently presented the American Red Cross with a check to help offset costs of hurricane relief efforts. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Kitchen, Angie Rushe, Kent Rauch and Raymond Ciampichini; Stephanie Fost, executive director of Central Pennsylvania American Red Cross; and Heather Ishler.
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BELLEFONTE —Restek held a fundraiser in September to raise money to benefit American Red Cross hurricane recovery operations in Texas, Louisiana and Florida. The company presented a check for $11,122, a combination of contributions from Restek customers and employee-owners, to the Red Cross on Sept. 29. “People’s lives are forever changed by these tragic events, and I’m proud to be able to make this donation to the Red Cross on behalf of the Restek community,” said Restek president Bryan Wolcott. “Thank you to our customers for their generosity and caring.” For several weeks in September, customers could forgo receiving their Wizard Dollar incentives during checkout
over the phone or website and, instead, divert those funds to aid those in need. Restek employees also could donate, and Restek Corporation contributed an additional $5,000. The hurricane-relief fundraiser was set into motion by Kent Rauch, lead web developer at Restek. He said he recognized how dire the situation was by hearing from colleagues in the affected area. “I wanted to help, so I got approval and made the code edits to the website,” he said. “The reception from our customers was tremendous.” This is not the first time Restek raised money in response to a natural disaster. In 2013, the company raised nearly $4,000 to help those affected by tornado in Oklahoma, and the company also raised money after Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey.
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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED SEPT. 25-29, 2017 BELLEFONTE
James E. Hockenberry and Kristin L. Hockenberry to Sarah S. Burke, 308 E. Linn St., Bellefonte, $200,000
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Stephen B. Lueckel and Diane K. Lueckel to James D. Coder and Janet B. Coder, 151 Marshall Blvd., State College, $187,000 Far Hills LLC to Scott Fleming and Debra Fleming, Far Hills Avenue, State College, $138,455
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
Jerry W. Summers and Connie B. Summers to Steven L. Stem and Lisa A. Stem, 361 Davidson Road, Milesburg, $130,000 Jerry W. Summers and Connie B. Summers to Travis L. Stem, 355 Davidson Road, Bellefonte, $50,000 Robert B. Gates, Karen R. Gates and Karen R. Perry to Robert B. Gates, 1117 Old 220 Road, Bellefonte, $1
CENTRE HALL
Ruth E. Hay and Alexander F. Hay to Aaron Weyman, 230 N. Hoffer Ave., Centre Hall, $131,500
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Robert W. Clark, Rebecca R. Clark and Ross W. Clark to Rebecca R. Clark and Ross W. Clark, 210 Oakwood Drive, State College, $1 Natalie L. Urban by attorney to William F. Mayer and Carolyn J. Mayer, 168 Scenery Court, State College, $249,000 C. Shannon Stokes and Louise C. Stokes to Mary K. Agnew, 144 Colonial Court, State College, $342,000 Dona M. Gilham to Dona M. Gilham, 191 Creekside Drive, State College, $1 Jeffrey J. King and A. Reauelle King to William E. Sitzabee and Whitney L. Sitzabee, 214 Mossey Glen Road, State College, $650,000
CURTIN TOWNSHIP
Victoria L. Boone Estate, Spencer L. Boone, co-executor, and Tiffany E. Witmer, co-executrix, to Michael L. Boone and Sherry L. Boone, Walden Way, Howard, $22,027
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
S&A Homes Inc. to Matthew M. Plouffe and Nichole M. Plouffe, 100 Red Willow Road, State College, $328,901 Christopher Houck and Patricia Higgins to Christopher Houck, 137 S. Water St., Pine Grove Mills, $1 Robert A. Johnson and Bonnie L. Johnson to James S. Stirling and Barbara J. Sitrling, 3221 Shellers Bend, No. 862, State College, $355,000 Samuel W. Reish, Samuel W. Reish Sr. and Samuel W. Reish Jr. to Daniel V. Fritzsche, 826 Harold Drive, Pine Grove Mills, $215,000
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Henry Z. Stoltzfus to Christ E. Fisher Jr. and Annie R. Fisher, 3841 Brush Valley Road, Spring Mills, $250,000 Lannie L Homan to Todd E. Devinney and Elizabeth I. Hansen, 131 Cooper St., Spring Mills, $145,000
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Half Moon Land Company LLC to Steven Schellberg and Michelle Schellberg, Halfmoon Valley Road, Garnet Valley, $270,000
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Ross M. Oeder and Christa E. Oeder to Blake L. Ferchalk and Kerrie J. Ferchalk, 341 Kimport Ave., Boalsburg, $225,000 Nina L. Williams by attorney to Margaret C. Warner, 617 Beaumont Drive, State College, $205,000 Charles H. Soder by agent and Ann L. Soder by agent to Ryan D. Kanaskie and Pamela Kanaskie, 1006 Anna St., Boalsburg, $228,000 Nittany View Partnership to Alexander J. Popvich, 618 Boal Ave., Lemont, $395,000 Brian D. Rown to Stewart L. Gingerich Jr., 718 W. Main St., Boalsburg, $228,750
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
P&J Whitetails Inc. to Robert L. McGhee, 6048 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard, $20,000 Joseph D. Carter and Ruth A. Carter to Zachary T. Bowes and Ashley Bowes, 188 Carter Lane, Howard, $350,000
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Centre County Housing and Land Trust to Dominic M. Geleskie, 119 Woodycrest St., State College, $168,500 Centre County Housing and Land Trust to Dominic M. Geleskie, 119 Woodycrest St., Bellefonte, $10,235 Emilia C. Jeffries to Emilia C. Jeffries Revocable Trust and Emilia C. Jeffries, trustee, 305 Carogin Drive, State College, $1 Robert W. Ryan to Jeremy L. Gossett, 339 Oakley Drive, State College, $209,000
PENN TOWNSHIP
Samuel T. Meyer and Elaine V. Meyer to Nicole M. Gargiulo and James R. Searfoss Jr., 204 Summer Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $211,000
PORT MATILDA BOROUGH
Buck M. Gates to Adam Snook and Megan Snook, 104 W. Plank Road, Port Matilda, $115,000
POTTER TOWNSHIP
David D. Lingle LLC to Sarah E. Dombrowski and Daniel J. Dombrowski, 270 Pepper Ridge Road, Spring Mills, $316,000 Maggie E. Hohle to Harold P. Sampsell and Carol L. Sampsell, Pepper Ridge Drive, Centre Hall, $17,325 Maggie E. Hohle to Hohle Family Trust, Bradford L. Hohle, trustee, and Maggie E. Hohle, trustee, Gregg Station Road, Centre Hall, $1 Emma M. Zimmerman, K. Gerald Zimmerman, Nancy A. Zimmerman, Betsy D. Wilson, Betsy D. Morgans and George Morgans to Jerry W. Summers and Connie B. Summers, 109 Kreitzer Ave., Centre Hall, $170,000
SPRING TOWNSHIP
John Baker and Cynthia L. Baker to John Baker and Cynthia L. Baker, Mulbarger Lane, Bellefonte, $1 John Baker and Cynthia L. Baker to Kiley N. Irvin and Trevor M. Irvin, Mulbarger Lane, Bellefonte, $1 John Baker and Cynthia L. Baker to John Baker and Cynthia L. Baker, 104 Mulbarger Lane, Bellefonte, $1 JFDC Land Acquisition LLC to Julie M Porterfield, 226 Jonathan Lane, Bellefonte, $197,900 JFDC Land Acquisition LLC to Colleen A. Harlow, 228 Jonathan Lane, Bellefonte, $197,900
Arlene M. Allegretto to John F. Lomastro, 107 Marble Lane, Bellefonte, $205,000
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
White Family Trust and Jennifer L. White to Ryan T. Gill and Jennifer M. Kunkel-Gill, 1402 S. Garner St., State College, $215,000 Kenneth S. Feldman and Gail L. Feldman to Geoffrey L. Field and Tania Izarra, 1113 Bayberry Drive, State College, $343,000 Patricia A. Simpson Estate and Peter T. Simpson, executor, to William A. Aileo and Brenna B. Aileo, 807 Crabapple Court, State College, $220,000 Morris & Edith Malnick Trust and Joel R. Malnick, trustee, to Joel R. Malnick, 702 Franklin St., State College, $1 Ronald M. Friedman, Edward A. Friedman, Jonathan E. Friedman, Alison R. Friedman by agent, Andrea H. Patel by agent and Andrea H. Friedman by agent to Ronald M. Friedman, Edward A. Friedman, Jonathan E. Friedman, Alison R. Friedman, Andrea H. Patel and Andrea H. Friedman, 352 E. College Ave., State College, $1 Richard J. Row Jr., Alma P. Row, Richard J. Row and Melissa C. Row to Kory Blose and Sara Rosenberger, 244 Ridge Ave., State College, $310,000 Saghir Ahmad and Misbah Ahmad to Benson M. Lichtig and Christine A. Lichtig, 914 Southgate Drive, State College, $130,000 JRZZ LLC to Living Water Realty LLC, 326 S. Allen St., State College, $720,000 Chao J. Huang and Yung-Chen Chiu to Hannah Lin and Charis Lin, 923 W. Whitehall Road, State College, $142,000
SNOW SHOE BOROUGH
Beverly A. Martin to Kim J. Norfolk and Penelope A. Guenot, West Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, $1
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Darryl W. Thompson and Julie L. Thompson to Lee F. Chappell and Susan E. Chappell, 110 Franklin St., Bellefonte, $299,800 PR Properties Partnership to Jeffrey W. Stoltz Jr. and Tracy S. Everhart, Two Mile Road, Howard, $76,500 Jason E. Bickle and Christina M. Bickle to John H. Deitrich and Chelsea L. Royer, 542 Panorama Lane, Bellefonte, $252,000 — Compiled by James Turchick
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OPEN HOUSE Oct. 29th ‑ 1pm ‑ 3pm 20E Taylor Drive., Reedsville Townhouse ‑ Close to 322. 2 BD, 1.5 BR, Walk‑In Shower Bamboo Floors, Rec Room Newer Appli‑ ances�Only $89,000. Listed by BHGRE. Stone Arch Realty. Contact Kim at 717‑249‑6400 or 994‑1933
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SPRING BRAE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Affordable Apts. Now Accepting Applications Conveniently located in Bellefonte 1 year lease/ rent starts at $485.00
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LARGE 1 BEDROOM $910.00 700 sq. ft. one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, and balcony on the 3th floor of Parkway Plaza. The sublet can start from middle of October. Apartment is furnished, and I will leave micro‑ wave oven, electric grill, fan, vacuum cleaner and wifi modem. (814) 954‑9156 APARTMENT SUBLET STARTING JANUARY 2018 The Cliffside Apartment. One bedroom with it’s own bathroom in a three bedroom apartment. Two other roommates are very nice. Apartment is brand new everything is deluxe. Lease ends August 2018. (814) 321‑7739
Unfurnished Apartments
2 BED / 2 BATH ABOVE PANERA BREAD Available NOW! GN Associates has a 2 bed/2 bath apartment available for immediate move in above Panera Bread! Furnished, utilities included. $2,705.00/month for up to 5 people. (814) 238‑1878
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Office Space For Rent
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, 1 Bath House. Close To Campus. $1400.00 Adorable, well‑maintained three bedroom (or 2 bedroom and office), 1 bath home conveniently located to Penn State (1 mile) and high School. Friendly, tree‑lined neighbor‑ hood. Washer/dryer on premises. Large deck. Hardwood floors. Big kitchen. (608) 333‑2073
037 THE MERIDIAN ON COLLEGE AVE. The Meridian has opened one space in a two bedroom, two baths unit! You would be joining three others in the unit for a rental rate of $606.00 including; internet, water, sewer and trash! Call the rental office today! 814‑231‑9000!
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2 BEDROOM / 1.5 BATHS Looking for someone to take over our lease for a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse in Ferguson Township near Autumnwood Park. Rent is $960/month and includes garbage, sewer, lawn care & snow removal. Cats ok. Available November 1, 2017. (814) 441‑5005
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FOOTBALL WEEKENDS BEAUTIFUL VACATION HOMES SLEEPS 2‑13 Enjoy PSU Football & beautiful Raystown Lake all in 1 wknd. Wildwood Chalet, Cottage & Lodge. easy, scenic 1 hr drive to Beaver Stadium. Pricing starts at $650. for the weekend. for more info & virtual tours go to (www.wildlodge.net) or Call (814) 571‑8799.
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HELP WANTED Part-Time Driver Early Riser Flexible Schedule Retiree’s Welcome (814) 422-8059
PA CareerLink® Centre County Fall Job Fair At: CPI, 540 N. Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA Thursday, October 26th, 10 am-2 pm (U.S. Veterans admitted at 9:30 am) Check out our Facebook page pacareerlink centrecounty for list of 30+ participating businesses.
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No job too small! Fall/Leaf Cleanup, Lawn Mowing, Gutters, Mulching, General Landscaping, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing, Driveway Sealing, Deck Stain & Painting
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Computer Services
Computer Repairs
I have over 17 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or call or text 814‑883‑4855
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DOONEY & BURKE SHOULDER BAG $40.00 Dark green leather with tan and dark green on canvas of bag. Very cute! (412) 478‑6717 Fuel & Firewood
Matt Walk’s Firewood
Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. Year round sales on firewood. Call: Matt Walk (814)937‑3206
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Machinery & Tools
20” saw chain, brand new, plus bar, plus re‑ sharpened chain, $25. Call(814) 867‑2594
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FLEA MARKET & MORE Flea Market, Craft Show, Bake sale, Soup sale, Chinese auction, and 50/50 Moshannon Community Center Saturday, October 21st 9:00 AM‑ 3:00 PM Benefits Moshannon Community Center 1351 W SYCAMORE RD, Moshannon, PA 16859
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2 Cyber Acoustics speakers and subwoofer for sale, asking $10/negotiable; please call or text (814)571‑4549 or call my landline @ (814) 353‑0760
Clothing
3 BRAND NEW Craftsman Canvas Carpenter Pants I bought these for my son when he was going to welding school & he didn’t like them. They are priced at $50 Each Size 32x34 Tan Olive & Brown $75.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590
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ATTN CRAFTERS I have For Sale a HUGE lot of craft items ‑ I have over 100 animals for wax dipping, a large roaster oven to dip in, many scents, TONS of craft items like wooden rolling pins, milk jugs etc, TONS of wrought iron items to make crafts from rustic cut outs to vintage style rug beaters, 7 or so boxes of Home Interior Large Stem Roses that I used for dipping in Rose Scent, bags for bears or other crafts You will not be disappointed SALE OR TRADE $200.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590
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Miscellaneous For Sale
COCOON CELLULOSE Blow in Attic Insulation R19 covers 40SF, R25 covers 30 SF, R30 covers 25SF = $135.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590 ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED. EXCELLENT CONDITION $450.00 I have For Sale an Electric Hospital Bed in Excellent Used condition complete with side rails and overhead trapeze for help getting into or out of the bed ‑ does not include the mattress MUST SELL $450.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590
FULL SIZE Skeet Ball 8’ Arcade Bowling Game. I have For Sale a BRAND NEW = MINT IN THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED BOX By Sportcraft = Retail Price $589.99 ‑ Full Size 8’ Skee Ball Arcade Bowling Game with automatic electronic scoring. Features = Now the whole family can enjoy arcade action at home with this exciting arcade bowling game. Features heavy duty construction, this sturdy 8’ unit stands a full 51” tall and features a top mounted electronic scoreboard complete with 6 game balls. BRAND NEW $200.00 OBO Any trade of equal value will be considered 814‑672‑5590
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Miscellaneous For Sale
HARMAN P68 Pellet Stove The P68 pellet stove features smart controls with hassle‑free operation, the P68 is one of the most efficient pellet stoves on the market. Up to 6800 BTU set with automatic ignition controls. (814) 883‑9539 FILING CABINETS: matched Hon, 4 drawer locking filing cabinets. $100.00 for both. Call (814) 237‑3298 GENUINE Leather Lug‑ gage, 2 pieces, Sam‑ sonite Brand, asking $50. Call (814) 867‑2594 HP Office Jet 6600 Printer, works good, asking $50. Call (814) 364‑1088 Men’s In‑Line Hockey Skates, size 8, Bower Brand, asking $40. Call (814) 867‑2594
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Parts & Accessories For Sale
01 FOCUS RIGHT COMPOSITE Headlamp & Upper Grille ‑ $15.00 Right composite headlight assembly, fits ‘00‑02, $15; upper grille assembly, fits ‘00‑04, $10; off 2001 Ford Focus SE, some missing tabs but will still mount on easily, call / text (814) 571‑4549 or call (814) 353‑0760.
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Autos For Sale
1994 DODGE Grand Caravan, 93,000 miles, no rust, asking $2,400. Call (814) 349‑5436
2012 MAZADA 3 SPORT VERY GOOD CONDITION $8,500.00 FWD, V4, CD player, Satellite radio, A/C, heated seats, power locks/windows, GPS, Bluetooth, rear spoiler and much more. This vehicle is fully loaded (814) 933‑4725
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Trucks For Sale
2002 FORD RANGER $3,500 2002 4WD 4‑door extended cab Ford Ranger. Excellent interior: power door locks, power windows, power sunroof, tilt steering wheel, am/fm radio, cassette, cd, AC, cruise control and sliding rear window. Exterior: chrome running boards, sprayed on bed liner and bedrail caps. Needs quarter panels and surface rust on bed repaired. Excellent running condition, 125,000 miles with inspection good thru April 2018. (814) 933‑4730
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Boating Needs
Radison Sports Canoe. 1979. 14 ft, w/o rigger, seats, & paddles. With current registration, pow‑ ered, good through 3/31/2019. $300. (814) 236‑3978.
SCHOOL OPENINGS
Bellefonte Area School District Go to www.basd.net, Human Resources, Employment Opp to view current postings.
WEEKEND CUSTODIAN
Bellefonte Area School District Full-time $14.60/hr Go to www.basd.net, Human Resources, Employment Opp to view posting & apply. BASTIAN TIRE AND AUTO CENTER is looking for an Automotive Technician Full or part time positions available. Must have valid driver’s license. Team environment. Apply in person to 260 W. Hamilton Ave., State College
METAL Glider, 64”, with cushions & cover, good condition, asking $25. Call (814) 466‑6410
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Home Delivery Driver/Route Developer Using a company vehicle, you will transport garments within our delivery areas to and from our customers’ homes and businesses, assist with duties in the location that processes the garments, and actively solicit new customers to grow the route. Starting wage is $12/hour + 3% commission compensation based on route revenue. Customer Service Representative Full & Part-time front counter positions. Mon-Fri & every other Sat. Starting wage is $9-$10/hour. We offer an extensive benefit package to all fulltime employees. Interested candidates please submit resume to resumes@balfurd.com
Adult Daily Living Center is now hiring! We are looking for compassionate and hardworking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Sunny Days is a duel-licensed provider that has been caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the aging population since 2004. We are seeking individuals for the following positions: Direct Service Worker, Transportation Driver and LPN. Schedules and job duties will differ based upon individual needs. Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older, posses a current drivers license, have a high school diploma or GED, and are able to pass a criminal background check. On site training will be provided upon hire. Stop in for an application or call us at
(814) 357-0292
NOW HIRING SERVERS & HOSTS Flexible Schedule Apply In Person!
525 Benner Pike, State College
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