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Second annual Super Fair continues to expand By ALEXA LEWIS

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STATE COLLEGE — A group from the Centre County Council of Human Services launched the Centre County Super Fair last year, wanting to bring the community an event similar to the home show held every March, but with a whole gamut of community agencies. “You can go to the home show and learn all about the different ways to take care of your home,” said Natalie Corman, director of the Centre County Office of Adult Services and co-chair of the Super Fair’s planning committee. “We thought, why not make a home show, but about our community where we find out about how we can take care of ourselves and our community.” From in-home services and rental offices to community nonprofits, the Super Fair did not turn any entity down for this year’s fair, as long as the business or agency offers a service to the community. Last year, just shy of 100 agencies set up at the fair. This year closer to 110 agencies

will attend the event, being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mount Nittany Middle School in State College. Including agency representatives, about 750 people attended the fair last year. With increased advertising, Corman said she hopes numbers will increase this year. The event is an opportunity for community members of all ages and with all interests to find out about services and volunteer opportunities in Centre County. “Our hope is that people not only learn about what kind of help there is in this community, but then they also learn how to give back to the community,” Corman said. Many government agencies will set up at the tables lined along a corridor in the middle school, including the Centre County Office of Veteran Affairs, the Office of Aging and the Office of Transportation. Some nonprofits that will attend include Friends and Farmers Cooperative, the Community Help Centre and Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Departments from Super Fair, Page 5

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CHECKING IT OUT: Robbie Zimmerman, of State College, checks out the Life Flight helicopter during last year’s Super Fair. This year’s Super Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mount Nittany Middle School.

Marion Walker Elementary pays tribute to veterans By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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SPECIAL DAY: Bryan Eyer of the United States Army shows students at Marion Walker Elementary School a Humvee. Eyer was there as part of a Veterans Day celebration.

BELLEFONTE — The tradition continues at Marion Walker Elementary School — it just had a different look this year. The school would be closed for an in-service day on Nov. 11 — Veterans Day — so the usual festivities got pushed back a day earlier, to Nov. 10. Patricia Correll is a first-grade teacher who helps organize the Veterans Day event every year. She talked about changing things up this year. “This year, we decided to do an all-day rotation,” Correll explained. “The kids are going all day long … going to different stations and learning about things with the military. We have guest

speakers, some military vehicles and we’re going to be talking about flag etiquette. They’re learning a lot.” Typically, the Veterans Day event begins in the gymnasium at Marion Walker. On this morning, however, Beth Ashe, from the Marine Corps, was putting students through a workout. There were squats, jumping jacks and push ups. She told the students that those serving in the military have to be in shape. “You have to be in shape to do your job,” Ashe said. Correll said that having Ashe put the kids through the paces got the blood flowing early in the morning. “She’s doing the PT, so the kids are getting some exercise today,” Correll said Veterans, Page 4

Participation increases at senior center’s new location By ALEXA LEWIS

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STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Region Senior Center has seen a spike in participation since its move to the Nittany Mall Sept. 1. For nearly 30 years, the center occupied a space below the Fraser Street Parking Garage, but it ended its lease more than a year prematurely in light of construction of the Fraser Center and the resulting lane closure. “We see a lot more people just stopping in to check us out and a lot of those people who have stopped in are now participants,” said Niki Tourscher, program manager at the Centre Region Opinion ............................ 9 Super Fair .................. 10, 11

Parks and Recreation Authority, which oversees the senior center with the Centre County Office of Aging. In the two months leading up to the move, the center had 127 participants in July and 115 participants in August, many of whom took part in programs on a daily basis. From August to the end of September, about a month after the center moved into its interim location in the Nittany Mall, that number jumped by 45 participants. By the end of October, the center counted 194 participants. “It’s a significant jump, but it doesn’t capture Senior center, Page 4

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Front and Centre SUPER FAIR: The Second annual Super Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Mount Nittany Middle School in State College. The Gazette previews the community event. Pages 10, 11 ORNAMENT SALE: The newly formed Penns Valley Education Foundation is having its first-ever fundraiser, a Christmas ornament sale. This year’s ornament features Penns Valley Area High School and sells for $20. Page 13

CURTIN BOWL CHAMPS: The Bellefonte Area High School football team pounded rival Bald Eagle Area, 43-7, to capture their second consecutive Curtin Bowl trophy. The Red Raiders took a 14-0 first-half lead and never looked back. Page 28 FALL MUSICAL: FUSE Productions will present “Something Happened on the Way to the Forum” through Saturday, Nov. 14. The Gazette’s Harry Zimbler previews the show. Page 32

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With that in mind, he struck down Lindsay’s discovery request related to the Sandusky grand jury. “Because the Attorney General has clarified whatever interpretation might have been applied to her October 28, 2015 press release ... I will deny the defendant’s discovery request regarding the grand jury procedures in deference to consideration of any subsequent request made by defense counsel to Judge Krumenacker,” Cleland wrote. That quote refers to judge Norman Krumenacker, who currently presides over the state grand jury. There are still two remaining discovery requests that Cleland has yet to rule on following the court hearing that brought Sandusky to Bellefonte Oct. 29. The first is related to potential fee agreements between Sandusky victims and their legal representation, which Lindsay believes could prove that they testified against his client with financial incentive, hoping to later earn settlement money from Penn State University. The second is related to a comment made by the prosecutors regarding Victim 2, who Penn State football coach Mike McQueary said he saw engaged in sexual intercourse with Sandusky in a locker room shower, although McQueary’s story has changed over the years. Sandusky’s attorneys believe that the victim can dispute that charge, and argues that this should result in a full dismissal of charges because “the McQueary story is the Christmas tree from which all these (other) ornaments are hung.” Whether the judge agrees with this Christmas tree analogy or agrees with Lindsay’s argument that he has the authority to provide Sandusky’s attorneys with subpoena power remains to be seen. Cleland wrote that a ruling on the other discovery requests will be addressed in a forthcoming order.

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PSU students rally for presidential candidate Sanders By SAMANTHA BASTRESS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — On Nov. 4, more than 70 students gathered on the Old Main lawn for a rally supporting presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. The students, many of whom are part of the student organization Penn State for Bernie Sanders, also gathered to discuss social issues. Topics included the cost of college education, the widening divide between socioeconomic classes, political participation and the accessibility of health care nationwide. “The common message for me was that everyone who spoke emphasized a sense of humanitarianism,” said Anthony Zarzycki, one of the event’s organizers. “Yes, people spoke about the need for free public college tuition and the 1 percent, but mostly, people care about the issues Bernie Sanders is taking on because other people care about one another.” Along with his radical stances on income inequality and health care, the senator from Vermont has proposed plans to limit the financial burden of education by making public college tuition free, an idea

that has gained a lot of traction among young voters. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, only 19.9 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in elections last year, and only 45 percent of 18- to 29-yearolds voted in the 2012 presidential election. Sanders has inspired a new interest in politics among younger voters, and voting participation is expected to climb across the 18- to 29-year-old-age bracket in 2016. Dan Kozar, a freshman at Penn State, expressed excitement about the recent surge in political interest among college students. “It’s really cool to see students getting involved in politics and expressing themselves,” Kozar said. “You don’t see that too much.” Kevin Salamon, one of the organizers of the event and president of Penn State for Bernie Sanders, urged new voters to participate. “The idea that your vote doesn’t matter is an illusion created by the people that will take power if you don’t use it,” Salamon warned. The organizers of the rally also provided voter registration forms and offered Bernie

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SEVERAL HAND-DRAWN signs supporting Bernie Sanders were on view during a recent rally on Old Main lawn. Sanders merchandise. Much of Sander’s campaign has relied on grassroots efforts across the country made by organizations such as Penn State

for Bernie Sanders. The group is hoping to raise awareness for Sen. Sanders’ campaign and to bring him to the campus to speak.

State College borough council discusses 2016 COG budget By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Borough council discussed the State College’s proposed contribution increase in the Centre Region Council of Government’s 2016 budget during its Nov. 9 work session. According to COG’s website, municipal contributions for State College and the five other townships that are part of the group are slated to increase to $6.4 million in 2016. For State College, that would mean an increase of 2.53 percent from 2015 to 2016, which meets the COG finance committee’s guidelines of limiting municipal contribu-

tion increases to 3 percent or less. However, council looked at a larger number during the work session that showed a 3.64 increase and a total of about $1.7 million in contributions when factoring in other regional programs that are not included in COG’s budget. “The borough’s share of the budget goes up by 2.5 percent in 2016, but including the CATA budget, which we have to budget for so its included in our regional programs, that cost is 3.5 percent opposed to 2.5 percent,” said borough manager Tom Fountaine to council members who were concerned about the increase. Council member Theresa Lafer said she did not support the funds that COG is pro-

posing to allocate toward a climbing wall at Welch Community Swimming Pool. She said she was also concerned with the growing funds that State College is required to pay to the Centre Area Transportation Authority for its services in the region. Other council members also expressed their concern with the 17.4 percent increase in municipal funding toward CATA, however, Fountaine told council that the CATA budget was already approved through June 2016. “There are a number of other things within here where things have grown, but we can’t control, like the fire department needs to be there,” Lafer said. “But we

don’t need this climbing wall and we don’t need it now.” Council member Tom Daubert said he thought the climbing wall would be dangerous. Lafer said she thought the wall might also impact people swimming laps. “(The wall) is intended to attract more teenagers to the pool,” said Jim Steff, of COG. “Kids get sick and tired of going down a slide and it is paid for by the people that use the pool.” Steff told council that the aquatics budget that is made up of pool passes and daily admission would fund the climbing wall that is projected to cost about $30,000. Budget, Page 8

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NOVEMBER 12-18, 2015 Veterans, from page 1 matter-of-factly. Inside the Marion Walker library, a video explaining each branch of the military played on projection screen. Once students visited all the stations, they returned to their rooms to make cards for soldiers. “They’re going to make cards for soldiers and we’re going to send them to Walter Reed for the veterans who are injured or sick,” Correll said. According to Correll, the change in the program was a big hit with the veterans and the students. “We wanted a little variety. We’ve done the program every year. We just wanted to do something a little different this year,” Correll said. In the back of the school, Bryan Eyer, of the U.S. Army, showed students a military vehicle. He showed them a Humvee and even took off one of the side doors. “He broke it,” said one student, drawing laughter from his fellow students. Correll deemed the day a success. “The students are learning a lot. They’re learning about veterans, what the military means and what they do for us,” she said. “It’s definitely a good learning experience for them.”

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THERE ARE a variety of activities for senior citizens to take part in at the new Centre Region Senior Center, which is located at the Nittany Mall. Senior center, from page 1 how many people have just stopped in,” Tourscher said. “People are only counted if they fill out the paperwork and participate in our programs. Many people who stopped in have come back, but some said they plan on coming back later.” In August, Tourscher told The Centre County Gazette that the new, larger space would allow the senior center to expand. The location off Fraser Street occupied a 4,728-square-foot space, whereas the new location will occupy 7,075-square-feet of mall space once it is renovated. Until the beginning of 2016, the senior center will operate out of an interim location also in the Nittany Mall while it completes upgrades to its permanent home. The center is still in the design phase with architect Alan Popovich,

who is meeting with staff and seniors for input. “The interim space has been great to suite our needs temporarily,” Tourscher said. The Nittany Mall is also allowing the center to use two other spaces in the mall, in addition to the interim space, during the remodeling period. With more participants, many programs seniors have expressed interest in are now underway, Tourscher said, including a canasta card group. The senior center is a community resource for adults ages 55 and older. In addition to serving lunch every Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m., the center offers a diabetes support group, guest speaker events, bus trips, health and wellness programs and craft activities. Many of the center’s programs are free. Tourscher said she encourages interested individuals to stop by, meet the staff and pick up a newsletter and calendar of events. The center will continue to expand once it moves into the renovated space. “We’ll have a little more room to work with,” Tourscher said. “We’ll be able to start more programs. ... We are always looking for stuff to offer and we have a core group that has been coming for years and they give feedback, but we are also looking for feedback from outside seniors.”

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Clifford named chief executive of PSU Alumni Association UNIVERSITY PARK — Paul J. Clifford has been named chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association and associate vice president for alumni relations for the university. He is the alumni association’s 11th chief executive in its 145-year history. A Pennsylvania native, Clifford comes to Penn State from the University of Oregon, where he has served as associate vice president of advancement and executive director of the University of Oregon Alumni Association. He will begin his Penn State service on Monday, Jan. 11. “Paul Clifford is recognized as one of the most innovative, energetic and knowledgeable alumni advancement professionals in the country today,” said senior vice president for development and alumni relations Rodney P. Kirsch, who led the national search. “He has the right skill set, personality and vision to lead the Alumni Association into its next chapter of service to alumni and alma mater. “Penn State may well graduate more than 150,000 alumni in the next decade,” Kirsch continued. “Paul’s proven ability to uphold tradition while engaging current students and our young alumni with the university will be invaluable as we think to our future and all of the opportunities that await this next generation of Penn State leaders.” While at Oregon, Clifford directed all programs, events, communications and services for the university’s 190,000 alumni and led a team of 40 professionals across four locations. He was responsible for increasing membership by more than 8 percent, implementing an alumni scholars program, and leading the university’s Philanthropic Relationships and Engagement Team, an innovative model that integrates traditional alumni relations, annual giving and other engagement strategies. “It’s an important time in the life of our alumni association, and we couldn’t be more excited about the dynamic leadership style Paul brings with him to Penn State,” said Alumni Association president Kevin R. Steele. “On behalf of our executive board and Alumni Council, our membership and alumni everywhere, I want to welcome Paul to the Penn State community and our alumni

association family.” Clifford will serve on Kirsch’s senior leadership team and, in his association management capacity, will report to Steele, the volunteer president of the alumni association. He will guide the university’s alumni relations strategy, oversee engagement initiatives with the alumni association’s PAUL CLIFFORD 177,000-plus members and 315 affiliate groups, lead a 70-member staff, and manage the organization’s broad range of programs, benefits, services and resources, including a $12.5 million annual operating budget. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Penn State Alumni Association and serve the most loyal alumni base in the world,” Clifford said. “I am overwhelmed with delight and excitement to be coming home to serve a university that my family cares for deeply. It is the realization of my greatest professional dream to have been chosen for this important role, at this critical moment at a premier public institution.” Clifford has spent his entire career in the alumni relations field and has broad national experience. A 12-time Council for Advancement and Support of Education Award winner, Clifford has served on or chaired myriad CASE committees and is a five-time faculty member for the organization’s Summer Institute for Alumni Relations. Clifford earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 1996. Prior to his service at the University of Oregon, he was associate vice chancellor for alumni relations at East Carolina University and the president and CEO of the East Carolina Alumni Association — positions he held from 2004-14. Previously, he was director of alumni outreach at the University of Connecticut Alumni Association, director of alumni affairs at SUNY New Paltz and assistant director for alumni communications and student programs at James Madison University. A native of Conyngham, Clifford and his wife, Jenne, have three children.

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THERE WILL BE plenty of puppets at the Second annual Super Fair, which is slated for Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mount Nittany Middle School. Super Fair, from page 1 Penn State, apartment complexes and Schlow Centre Region Library will also be in attendance. Schlow Library is participating for the second year. Sure, people can come to the library to receive information, said Susanna Paul, a spokesperson for the library. But, the benefit of coming to the Super Fair is that “it is one-stop shopping for people who want to find out about the resources in their community.” This year, the library will offer remote library card sign-ups. “While someone might go to learn about home care services for an aging parent,” Corman said, “we also want someone to be able to learn that they can donate their winter coats to an agency, where they give back in the community for families in need.” Corman said the benefit of attending the Super Fair is that many people don’t know what services and volunteer opportunities are available in the community or they may want to talk face-to-face with a specific agency. During the Super Fair, all the agencies are in one easy location. “We think it’s important to get out and work for the community and get their feedback of what to

offer in future,” said Niki Tourscher, of the Centre Region Senior Center, which will be participating in the Super Fair. People representing the agency will man tables and be available to speak with attendees. When guests arrive at the event, they will receive a guide they can pair with the individualized information and fliers they receive from agency booths so that they can “know their options,” Corman said. “This is an opportunity for the community to really see our superheroes. That’s why we dubbed it a ‘superhero’ thing,” Corman added. To coincide with the superhero theme, superheroes will be located in the hallway to entertain kids and greet guests. There will also be four entertainment and education sessions in the auditorium and two Rotary Clubs will sell food. Some of the sponsors that helped pull funds together to both make the event possible and offer free tables to participating organizations are Centre County government, Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition, Centre County Partnership for Community Health and Centre Area Transportation Authority. The event and parking are both free.

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County students ready for ‘experience of a lifetime’ By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The is the time of the year when Centre County High School students learn if their applications to become Rotary Youth Exchange participants have been approved. Each year, Rotary Clubs in Centre County seek out high school students interested in spending a year in another nation learning its language and culture. Rotary International sponsors about 9,000 students each year in what is considered one of the best — and least expensive — student exchange programs in the world. All five Centre County High Schools have participated in this experience of a lifetime, though State College High School has generated the most interest this year. Rotary Youth Exchange is a Rotary International student exchange program for students in secondary school. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Typically, students are sent to another country for a year-long stay, generally

living with multiple host families during the year, performing daily tasks within the household and attending school in the host country. The person who oversees the program applications and selections is Mark Whitfield, a member of the State College Downtown Rotary Club and public works director for the Borough of State College. Whitfield and his committee are looking for students interested in expanding their horizons and exploring what will become one of the most amazing adventures of a lifetime. “The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is so well-respected because of the network of Rotary volunteers that oversee it,” Whitfield said. “Students have so many resources available to them, from Rotarian counselors to Youth Exchange Officers, to Youth Exchange committee members to the clubs themselves. The program is run entirely by volunteers, making it — by far — the lowest cost program. It is affordable for students who may not be able to afford other programs” Currently, there are six Centre County students living and learning abroad

through the program. The countries they are visiting include Italy, Japan, Peru, India, Paraguay and Poland. International students currently living in Centre County come from Argentina, Bolivia, Ukraine and Germany. They attend State College High School, Penns Valley High School and St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Whitfield believes the program makes a real difference in the world. “Why do I do what I do for the program? The answer is simple: World peace,” he said. “So many of us say we are advocates for world peace but do little about it. In a small way, I believe I am making a difference by providing the opportunity for U.S. students to learn about other cultures of the world as well as helping students from abroad learn about ours. “Once we know each other, we really begin to break down barriers. And in many ways, we are all the same. I cannot tell you how many times I have had students tell me that the exchange program changed their lives.” Everyone who participates in the program has a favorite memory about an in-

dividual or group experience. Whitfield is no different. “I think the greatest experience I had was after hosting a student from Poland for a year,” he said. “I visited him and his family in Poland. His mother asked me all I would like to see and do in Poland. I said I wanted to see the Salt Cathedral in Krakow, Auschwitz and I wanted some of his grandmother’s pierogies. “I did all three, plus much more, including hiking Mount Rysy, the highest point in Poland in the Tatra Mountains. Then, when we went to visit his grandmother, she had made 300 pierogies, some with meat, some with cheese, some with cherries.” Whitfield encourages Centre County families and students to look seriously at applying for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program by contacting any member of Rotary. “What a unique and wonderful place we have here in Centre County. It is a slice of Americana. We should share that with the rest of the world, to help them learn what is good about the United States and our way of life.”

Kane testimony sheds light on Sandusky grand jury leak confusion By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — Just as Judge John Cleland promised, the testimony given by Attorney General Kathleen Kane Nov. 5 has been unsealed. While that testimony did not include much substance or noteworthy information, it did shed some light on the confusion regarding alleged leaks related to the Jerry Sandusky grand jury. After an Oct. 29 press release from Kane’s office was interpreted by Cleland to imply that Judge Barry Feudale leaked documents related to the Sandusky grand jury, Kane testified in Harrisburg that she never said that. “I never, ever said that he leaked sealed

grand jury documents,” Kane said, according to the testimony transcription. “Never in my press release did I ever infer or imply that Judge Feudale and/or any prosecutors were involved in the leaking of grand jury information.” Instead, Kane testified, she had only stated that Feudale leaked documents from the state Supreme Court, but not the state investigative grand jury. Referring to more the 3,000 of Feudale’s emails stored on the Office of Attorney General servers, Kane said that there was nothing she saw to give her the impression that Feudale — or anyone in her office for that matter — leaked Sandusky-related information from his grand jury. “The ones that I saw did not indicate that he was any part of a leak of grand

jury information from the Sandusky grand jury,” she said. “And I would assume that anyone else who had looked at them would have immediately notified me if there had been such (emails).” In fact, Kane said that Feudale expressed concern over grand jury secrecy related to Sandusky within emails and took steps to address that, including appointing two special prosecutors to look into it. As those prosecutors were appointed by Feudale and operated outside of the Office of Attorney General, Kane testified that she is unaware what the outcome of that investigation was. A report that may or may not exist from that investigation has been a point of contention in Sandusky’s appeal attempt, in which his attorneys tried to uncover the report through a discovery request, which has since been denied. Cleland argued that using the post-conviction discovery process to ask for documents that you know exist is one thing, but fishing for documents that may not exist is another. When questioned by Sandusky attorney Alexander Lindsay regarding a quote from a Kane spokesperson in an AP article, the attorney general clarified the statement by Chuck Ardo. The quote in question came from an AP article, where Ardo said: “The

attorney general herself is not convinced that the leaks did not emanate from the office of attorney general and will comply with any subpoena seeking information about email traffic between this office and the judge.” Kane testified that those were not her words and that she never directed Ardo to give that statement to the press. She clarified that Ardo meant she cannot rule out any possible source of the leak, not that she had knowledge it came from within her office or any reason to believe that was the case. “Those were the words of Chuck Ardo. Those weren’t my words,” she said. “They weren’t even my words directed to him to give to the press. Those were impressions that were given by him without authorization from me. “I don’t discount anyone until you can discount them. And I don’t blame anyone until you have evidence to blame them,” she added. “It could be the prosecutors’ office. It could be the defense attorneys. It could be Penn State. From what I understand, it could have been Sandusky himself.” As for the Sandusky discovery requests, two of which are still awaiting Cleland’s opinion, the judge inferred that he would issue a ruling in the near future.

School board to offer Nittany Ave. building to borough or charity By JAIME ROSENBERG StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Not only did the State College Area School District board of directors hold its first meeting at its new office, they also determined the future of the district’s central office building in downtown State College.

With a 9-0 vote, the board approved the resolution presented at the Oct. 26 meeting for the 131 W. Nittany Ave. building, unanimously confirming the board’s decision to offer it to either the Borough of State College or a “charitable organization,” with the relocation at the owner’s School board, Page 7

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Parents address needs for young adults with disabilities By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A group of local parents is using the food industry to bring a different kind of service to their children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Taproot Kitchen, which started its services in May after four years in the making, offers an alternative to the social service agency model by providing a community-integrated option. “After kids leave school, they’re channeled into this service agency model,” said Anne Rohan, one of the kitchen’s founders and a parent of a child with autism. “A lot of the focus isn’t on developing the talents these people have. Instead of seeing what they can’t do, it’s about seeing their talents and being able to utilize those talents. Instead of being needy, you’re needed.” Not only is cooking fun, but it also has the potential for small business development, Rohan said. That’s why she and other parents chose to focus on food as they set out to create a new sense of belonging and community after high school graduation for their children with autism and other intellectual abilities. Since the kitchen kicked off in the spring, it has partnered with the Friends and Farmers Cooperative and has already served food at its annual dinner. “The relationship with Friends and Farmers really just sparked something,” said Sharon Schafer, another founder and a parent of a child with autism. “That’s when we decided, ‘Let’s do Taproot Kitchen and let’s provide a base where they can do all this.’” The group also partners with other organizations, including the Food Centres Project, Plowshare Produce and the Food Reclamation Network, to provide healthy and sustainable food options to the community. The kitchen focuses on collecting leftover crops from farmers’ fields, a process called gleaning. After gleaning the food, the team of about 12 consistent participants heads back to Taproot Kitchen, located 318 S. Atherton St., where they learn how to process and preserve the food. They then serve the food at their dinners, including the two meals that the Mazza Community Garden’s Permablitz event has hosted, Rohan said in an email. The Mazza Community Garden, which is located just down the block at 418 S. Atherton St. and started at the same time as Taproot, is in the process of incorporating 20 community garden plots, a permaculture orchard, pollinator garden beds and space for chickens. Rohan said members of Taproot are encouraged to become mentors and key stewards of this property. The partnership with the many local organizations and farmers is an opportunity for members to find part-time jobs, volunteer and learn from local producers, she said.

School board, from page 6 expense. If no one takes the offer, the district will tear down the building and convert the space into a facility supporting Memorial Field. If a borough or organization takes over the space, within 12 months they are required to announce their “intent to remove the building from the site at a time that is convenient to the district, with all costs to be borne” by the recipient. The clause created clarity issues for some. Board member David Hutchinson questioned whether the clause meant that the borough or organization had a year to communicate its intent or if they had a year to remove the building. Others felt that there was clarity but still had different

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ANNE RORHBACH, left, and her son Aaron prepare gleaned potatoes for the Permablitz catering event in September. In the background are Jamie Berube, Becky Kreuter and Sandy Cieco. Taproot currently operates out of a kitchen in the New Hope Church, but in the future the organization would like to move to its own commercial-sized kitchen, allowing it to process more gleaned food and use it beyond the dinners it hosts. Schafer said the goal is to also develop a large framework of farmers, volunteers and kitchens in the area working together to use gleaned food. “Eventually, we see this as an integrated community where it is not just people with disabilities but a wider community,” Rohan added. There are also plans to develop a grant program in

order to facilitate the creation of entrepreneurial ventures by members as sole proprietors selling food or providing services in the community, Rohan wrote in an email. Taproot is not limited to individuals with autism or mental disability. According to the kitchen’s website, it provides opportunities for other under-served individuals in the community. “Even the service providers know this change is necessary,” Schafer said. “But there is something to be said about communities doing it. We can really generate a lot of interesting networks as community members that I think everybody knows are needed.”

interpretations. Board president Amber Concepcion felt the clause gave the deadline for intent and the relocation would be scheduled based on the district’s convenience. Board vice president Jim Leous interpreted the clause as stating that even if the borough or organization showed interest within the 12 months, the district could continue to use the building for offices if the administrative shift to the Panorama Village building had not been completed. The district’s recommendation for the building came

from the adoption of the Memorial Field conceptual plan, a 2010 Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities recommendation for the building’s removal and a recent structural analysis commissioned by the district that indicated code upgrades to the building would be prohibitively expensive. The renovations of the Panorama Village building in College Township is in progress and the moving of all central office building administrators is expected by late 2016 or early 2017.

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Sue Paterno: Four years of secrecy are enough By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — On the fourth anniversary of the scandal that rocked Penn State and the State College community to its core, Sue Paterno published a letter addressed to the Penn State Lettermen. Posted on the Paterno family website, the letter calls out the administration, the NCAA and Louis Freeh for a lack of transparency in the wake of the scandal. Paterno wrote that “Penn State’s culture is a treasure ... worth fighting for,” adding that the Paterno family hasn’t given up on its battle to set the record straight and uncover the truth. “The victims, their families, each of you and everyone who cares about Penn State deserve the truth,” the letter said. Here’s what Paterno said in full: Dear Lettermen, November 9 is the fourth anniversary of Joe’s firing by the Board of Trustees and their wholesale indictment of the football program and the Penn State culture. Joe and I knew they had acted rashly, but we were hopeful that, with the benefit of time, they would correct their mistakes and set the record straight. While much progress has been made in the last four years, the Administration, the NCAA and Louis Freeh have yet to acknowledge fully the extent of their errors. Worse yet, they are still waging an all-out campaign to keep the facts from ever seeing the light of day. I write to you now to let you know that we have not given up on setting the record straight – and we never will.

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FOUR YEARS after her husband, the late Joe Paterno, was fired from Penn State, Sue Paterno sent a letter to former football players addressing the scandal. Four years of secrecy are enough. The victims, their families, each of you and everyone who cares about Penn State deserve the truth. The sad history of this case is that the Board of Trustees took a terrible tragedy and made it worse. Their complete reliance on the deeply flawed Freeh report and their total capitulation to the NCAA were terrible mistakes that need-

Dutchcot resigns from bench By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — Leslie Dutchcot resigned from her seat on the bench Nov. 8, bringing an early end to her second term as a magisterial district judge in Centre County. Dutchcot had served as the judge for District Court 492-01 since 2008, presiding over cases in College, Ferguson, Patton and Halfmoon townships. According to assistant court administrator Barbara Gallo, Dutchcot has taken a job outside Centre County with a private law firm. She had been at attorney with State College firm Good-

all and Yurchak since 2006 and served as a Penn State instructor for six years. “President Judge Thomas K. Kistler of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County announced that senior magisterial judges will be assigned by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Court to handle the caseload of this office,” said a press release from the court. Perhaps the most notable moment in Dutchcot’s tenure came when she was replaced after being slated to preside over Jerry Sandusky’s preliminary hearing in 2011. Dutchcot was a supporter of The Second Mile, prompting lawmakers to request her recusal and eventually replace her with an out-of-county judge.

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lessly and recklessly tarnished the reputation of this great university. Our only options are to give in and accept the allegation that Penn State was consumed with a corrupt culture, or fight for the truth. You and I know what Joe would have expected us to do. Penn State’s culture is a treasure. It is worth fighting for. And the truth is not to be feared, but embraced. Because these issues are currently being litigated, I am not able to comment on specific aspects of the case. What I can tell you is we respect the courts, and we welcome a chance to have the facts finally reviewed in a setting that honors transparency and due process. Finally, I want you to know how proud I am of each of you. What you do with your lives is the ultimate testament to the Penn State culture. My life continues to be consumed with children and grandchildren and raising money for the causes Joe and I cared so much about. I also continue to pray for the victims and hope that the lessons of the Sandusky case will open eyes throughout our society. I cherish my memories with all of you. I love Penn State more every day, which is why I will see this case to its proper resolution. I wish you and your families the best for the holidays. With love, Sue P.S. Please hold the date...September 17, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of Joe’s first game as head coach. We are planning a special event to honor all that you accomplished. I will be back to you with more information about plans for that weekend. Budget, from page 3 Other council members were less concerned with the proposed climbing wall at Welch Pool. “If our young people are engaged in wholesome activities there is less crime,” said borough council president James Rosenberger. “I think it was a good investment, so we’ll continue to make those payments.” The individual municipal breakdown of the COG 2016 budget also includes a 2.23 percent increase for College Township, 3.9 percent for Ferguson Township, 10.72 for Halfmoon Township, 2.74 for Harris Township and 0.03 percent for Patton Township. The borough has until Friday, Nov. 13, to submit its comments back to COG. To see a more detailed version of the COG 2016 budget, visit www.crcog.net.

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Space station exemplifies unity By The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Few symbols of global cooperation resonate as much as the International Space Station. Recently celebrating 15 years of study, the ISS is arguably the most dynamic learning and experimental laboratory on (or off) the planet. With each supply ship that docks there, 250 miles up, another scientist leaves behind the petty politics of Earth to contribute scientific expertise to a mission that transcends national interests. Since 2000, more than 220 people from 17 countries — Mongolia to Ireland, Brazil to India — have added to the orbital laboratory’s multicultural flavor. Cooperation on the ISS — a series of interconnected modules traveling at 5 miles a second — is expected to continue for at least nine more years among the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia and Japan. Remarkably, many of the scientists who have staffed the platform weren’t even born the last time someone walked on the moon. But instead of engaging in the nationalistic rivalries that fueled the Cold War-era space race, they are collaborating on the technologies needed to travel to Mars in the next decade. Humans still don’t know enough about physiology in zero gravity, for instance. Although many other experiments have been conducted on the ISS, pursuing its mission costs $3 billion a year. NASA tries to console itself that with each new piece of knowledge the ISS brings humanity closer to a countdown to Mars. Fifteen years after the ISS went into orbit, it is one of the best things about humanity. NASA’s administrator even believes it should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. As the embodiment of international cooperation and scientific endeavor, it is more than inspiring — it is humanity’s ticket to the planets.

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Jersey Boys rock Eisenhower UNIVERSITY PARK — Back in the 1960s on Long Island, there were basically three types of young people: hippies, collegiates, and greasers. The greasers were the, mostly, blue collar kids who wore leather jackets, tight jeans and engineer boots. They loved motorcycles, fast cars and the occasional Saturday night rumble with a neighboring town. They were also more likely to go to Vietnam Harry Zimbler is a than the others. correspondent for Each group The Centre County had its culGazette. ture and music. Frankie Valli and his group — The Four Seasons — were popular with the greasers as they competed with the sounds of groups like The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys and the entire British Invasion. The recent arrival of the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys” at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium reminded me of the days when I bounced between groups. As a musician, I made sure I could play the music of all three, occasionally dressing as a flower-power lover, though never donning the madras checkered pants and penny loafers of the collegiates. Most of the time, I dressed and identified with the greasers, guys with names like Garifolo and Spinicelli. “Jersey Boys,” the musical written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, transported me back to the days when a new song hit the

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This campaign season, voters have a choice between two starkly different rhetorical styles. “Americans will die.” “America is adrift. Something is clearly wrong.” “America is a hellhole, and we’re going down fast.” These are not the chants of America’s enemies abroad but the pronouncements of Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Donald Trump. Not everyone running for the country’s top job is equally dour. Consider John Kasich’s rhetorical question in a campaign ad: “Why don’t we count our blessings for having been born in the United States of America?” Or Hillary Rodham Clinton’s assertion that “America can lead the world in the 21st century.” Or Jeb Bush’s “We’re on the verge of the greatest time to be alive.” Will an optimist or a pessimist carry the day? Studies show that happier and more positive people are better liked, more sought out as friends and regarded as more energetic, resilient and creative. Optimistic leaders are perceived to be more effective, and happier people are even judged to be more likely to go to heaven. This research, conducted with a

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WABC airwaves every week. In a word, the production of “Jersey Boys” here at Penn State was sensational. In fact, as a regular theater patron, I would venture to say this cast was as good as, maybe even better than, the casts I saw perform the show on the Broadway stage. The scaled down set was hardly noticeable given the excellence of the performances. The production was an explosion of sight and sound, the kind of evening one expects from a first-rate theatrical company. The entire cast delivered excellent portrayals of the Jersey Boys. Aaron De Jesus had the task of convincing the audience he was Frankie Valli, a singer with a unique ability to slip into falsetto in an instant. He knocked it out the park. Hard to believe director Des McAnuff has been able to find so many “Frankies.”

variety of participants, from undergraduates to CEOs, is certainly suggestive. But wouldn’t it be more telling if psychological scientists examined the positivity of presidential candidates and related it to election outcomes? As luck would have it, two researchers from the University of Pennsylvania already have. In a classic study, Harold Zullow and Martin Seligman analyzed the party nomination acceptance speeches of presidential candidates from 22 elections, from the turn of the century (McKinley-Bryan) to 1984 (Reagan-Mondale). Widely covered by media (and televised since 1948), the Democratic and Republican convention speeches are highly informative vis-a-vis the candidate’s perspective on the state of the nation. Perhaps unsurprisingly, candidates whose speeches were sunnier and less likely to dwell on negatives were the winners in 18 out of the 22 elections. Furthermore, the more positive the candidate was relative to his opponent — for example, projecting optimism that America’s problems were temporary and that he was the one to set things right — the wider his victory margin.

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Matthew Dailey was perfect as tough guy Tommy Devito, a powerful force in forming the band but also instrumental in the demise of the original group. Dailey was a punk, a troublemaker, and yet a talented musician and singer for The Four Seasons. Dailey’s performance evoked the memory of a guy I knew named Farellli, who used to cause all kinds of trouble. Keith Hines didn’t have much to say as bassist Nick Massi. However, when he did speak, he made the most of his dialogue with a strong delivery and impeccable comic timing. Also enjoyable was Drew Seeley as Bob Gaudio, the true genius behind the music. Seeley captured the innocence, yet steely determination of the character. And the whole ensemble captured the essence of the era.

In the last election studied by Zullow and Seligman, Ronald Reagan — he of the campaign commercial that started with “It’s morning again in America” — trounced the more ruminative Walter Mondale in a landslide. But what if conditions are truly bad? Let’s say the economy is tanking, violence is rising and an overwhelming majority thinks the political system is broken. Are voters any more likely to listen to pessimism? Maybe so. Remember, there were four exceptions to Zullow and Seligman’s findings _ four elections in which the more pessimistic candidate won. One was the Nixon-Humphrey contest, in which Richard Nixon was found to be only slightly more negative than Hubert Humphrey. The other three were the reelections of Franklin D. Roosevelt, from 1936 to 1944, which took place during the crises of the Depression and World War II. What we don’t know is what objective misery entails. How bad is so bad that Americans prefer doomand-gloom to cheerfulness? Sonja Lyubomirsky is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside and the author of “The How of Happiness.” She wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

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Recognizing Commitment and Dedication to the Centre County Community for 40, 50, and 60 Years! Lillian G. Raycroft (60 years), Senior Judge Charles Brown, Jr. (52 years), John W. Blasko (52 years), Reed McCormick (49 years), Richard L. Campbell (48 years), James M. Rayback (47 years), Gary A. Delafield (43 years), Alfred Jones, Jr. (43 years), H. Denning Mason (43 years), John R. Miller III (42 years), Terry J. Williams (42 years), Senior Judge David Grine (42 years), Fredrick Farber (41 years), Joseph P. Green (41 years), James P. Johnson (41 years), Robert A. Mix (41 years), Dennis O. Reiter (41 years), David M. Weixel (41 years), and Virginia B. Eisenstein (40 years)

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Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Special Needs Alliance, Clearwater Conservancy, Back the Lions, Rotary, Schlow Library Foundation, Faith Centre, Bellefonte Little League, Centre Lifelink, CACJ, The Bellefonte Educational Foundation, Park Forest Preschool, Mount Nittany Conservancy, CBICC, Centre County United Way, Friends of the Palmer Museum, YMCA of Centre County, Centre County Housing & Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity, Central PA Festival of the Arts, Elks, Kiwanis, Mid-State Literacy Council, Leadership Centre County, Strawberry Fields, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, Centre County Women’s Resource Center, Centre County Library & Historical Museum, Mid-Penn Legal Services and more. The Centre County Bar Association is comprised of 185 member attorneys who are actively involved in the Centre County Community through CCBA sponsored events, non-profit organizations, and providing quality legal services in a wide range of practice areas. Centre County Bar Association 232 Match Factory Place Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 548-0052 www.centrecountybar.org ccbawinters@gmail.com

Information sessions include information on APRISE, wills and weatherization solutions. A puppeteer and magician will be entertaining our audiences. More than 115 agencies will be represented at the event. Many of the vendors will be providing a variety of health-related screenings, giveaways and fundraisers, along with their information. Food vendors will be available all day. Magic 99.5 radio will be broadcasting from 10 a.m. to noon. From birth to aging, in-home services to residential and living facilities, community nonprofit agencies, medical agencies, basic needs and community connections, we believe everyone will find something about this great community. A guide provided by The Centre County Gazette will be available at the event and throughout the county as a continued resource. We truly believe everyone is a superhero. We want you to know that whether donating time, contributing to an agency or simply helping others, you are our superhero. On Nov. 14, come meet the hundreds more superheroes in our county.

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10 to 11 a.m. “Medicare: What You Need to Know”

Presented by Judith Furfaro, APPRISE coordinator, Centre County Office of Aging Participants will learn the basics of original Medicare, the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap, how to choose a drug plan and what help is available.

11 a.m. to noon “Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts: Just the Facts”

Presented by Betsy Dupuis, an attorney with Babst Calland, State College. Dupuis has been a practicing attorney in central Pennsylvania for more than 17 years with emphasis on estate planning and administration and real estate and business transactions. She serves the community on the boards of the Centre County United Way, Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County and the Friends of the Palmer Museum and she volunteers with the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania, Habitat for Humanity and Leadership Centre County. Everyone should have an estate plan, which typically includes a testamentary will and powers of attorney, as well as trusts, depending upon the plan. Pennsylvania has recently made changes to the laws

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Noon to 1 p.m. “How to Reduce Your Energy Bills”

Presented by members of the Weatherization First program of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and by student members of the Penn State chapter of the Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light A big part of affordable housing is being able to afford the utility bills. Did you know that the Department of Energy estimates that 20 to 40 percent of an average American family’s energy bill is wasted through leakage, insufficient insulation and failing ductwork? The Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition will present two 30-minute workshops on how to lower your energy use and make your home more comfortable. The first will provide an overview of energy use in the home and discuss strategies for cutting electricity and heating bills. The second will give you practical pointers on weatherizing. You will also learn how to make inexpensive internal storm windows that can be used in a rental property, as well as in a house that you own.

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Consider testing for breast cancer gene mutations STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Leading a healthy life and having routine screenings are typically the best ways to lower your risk of breast cancer. Routine screenings also give you and your doctor the opportunity to detect cancer or other changes in your breasts early, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easiest to treat. However, there is a risk factor for breast cancer that calls for heightened screenings and awareness about your health. But, without testing, you may never know if you have this risk factor, known as BRCA gene mutations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have two BRCA genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2. They help your body prevent cancer by helping keep breast, ovarian and other types of cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way, which is why theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re often called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tumor suppressorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; genes,â&#x20AC;? said physician assistant Eileen Maney, of the High Risk Breast Cancer Program at Geisinger-Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woods, adding that BRCA stands for breast cancer susceptibility gene. However, inherited gene mutations in the BRCA genes can cause them to not function properly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though rare, changes or mutations in the BRCA genes can cause cells to divide and change rapidly, leading to the development of cancer,â&#x20AC;? Maney said. About 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers and 10 to 15 percent of ovarian cancers in the U.S. are related to these mutations. The only way to know for sure that you have a BRCA gene mutation is to have a genetic test. However, since these mutations are relatively rare, not everyone needs genetic testing. A study recently found that for every 10,000 women who were screened for BRCA gene mutations, only about four or more cases of breast cancer and two more cases of ovarian cancer would be prevented. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compared

to screening only women with a family history of both cancers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t currently have cancer should consider genetic testing if their personal or family history suggests the presence of BRCA mutations,â&#x20AC;? Maney said. Factors that may indicate the presence of harmful mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 include: â&#x2013; Breast cancer diagnosed before the age of 50 â&#x2013; Cancer in both breasts in the same woman â&#x2013; Multiple breast cancers â&#x2013; Both breast and ovarian cancers in either the same woman or the same family â&#x2013; Cases of male breast cancer â&#x2013; Two or more primary types of BRCA1 or BRCA2linked cancers in a single family member â&#x2013; Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your family history is suggestive of an inherited BRCA gene mutations, you may want to wait to get yourself tested. If possible, it would be most informative for you and your whole family if a family member who has cancer and is still alive gets tested first,â&#x20AC;? Maney said. If this person is found to have the mutations, you and other family members may want to consider visiting a genetic counselor to learn more about your potential cancer risks and whether genetic testing is appropriate. However, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a living family member with cancer to get tested first, if your family medical history suggests there may be a mutation and you do not have cancer, then you should consider genetic counseling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you meet with a genetic counselor, you will be able to discuss whether genetic testing is appropriate for you, the implications of a positive or negative test result,

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Mount Nittany Health announces new hire STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Mary (Molly) Dell as system director for clinical innovation to the quality department. Dell joins Mount Nittany Health from Highmark, where she worked as the clinical transformation consultant, managing multiple entities throughout central Pennsylvania related to pay-for-performance programs. Prior to that, Dell served as manager under the TennCare division of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, where her responsibilities included medical management and population health. In addition, she brings experience from a variety of health care settings, including directing an inpatient trauma/vascular unit, management of an internal medicine office practice, and clinical experience in the operating room, post-anesthesia recovery unit, and intensive and cardiac care. In her new role, Dell is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve the â&#x20AC;&#x153;triple aimâ&#x20AC;? across Mount Nittany Health, which includes improving the patient experience, improving the health of populations and reducing the per capita cost of health care. She will also coordinate the Mount Nittany Physician Group quality team to improve quality, safety and patient engagement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited to have Molly join us,â&#x20AC;? said Gail Miller, vice president for quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her role is imperative to the future of health care delivery at Mount Nittany Health, as we continue heightening our commitment to quality by delivering valuable, evidence-based care to our patients.â&#x20AC;? Dell obtained a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in nursing from Duquesne University and also holds certification as a case manager. For more information, visit www.mountnittany.org/ quality-and-patient-safety.

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Dogs to hit the catwalk for fundraising event By JENNIFER MILLER Special to The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — When furry friends are dolled up for a dog fashion show inside the State College Veterans of Foreign Wars post, it will be more than a few hours of canine and family fun. The event will be the culmination of 15 weeks of planning by Penn State School of Hospitality Management students enrolled in an advanced meetings and events course. The students planned the zerobudget event to raise awareness and funds for the Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation of Pennsylvania. During the course, students collaborate with a local organization to plan, promote, implement and evaluate a special event. Through the process, the emerging young professionals gain valuable hands-on event-planning experience. “This class will prepare me for my future career because it is providing me with the building blocks for becoming an event planner,” said Katherine Kauffman, president of the Penn State Meetings and Events Club. “In this field, you learn through hands-on experience. This opportunity is a great beginner-level experience. I also think that it will be a great experience to speak to future employers about. I think this is something that will help us to stand apart from the crowd while applying for jobs.” Instructor Jackie Golas understands the importance of Penn State students entering the workforce with real-world experi-

ence. “The hands-on experience gives students tools they will utilize in their future career, like organization and time management skills, managing volunteer staff, budgeting, sponsorship, marketing and promotion, and meeting management technology,” Golas said. “The class applies a high-pressure scenario where the students work in small teams of five, a short time frame (less than 15 weeks) to plan and execute such an event, and working on a zero budget. Once the students successfully execute the event, it gives them the confidence that they can do it as a profession.” “Through this course, I’ve been able to become more involved, since we are planning an event on a zero-based budget, and see all of the major and minor aspects that go into planning an event,” said Madison Cry, a student in the course. “This course will help with my career plans because my dream job is to be an event coordinator for a professional sports team, and I wouldn’t even know how to go about planning an event if I hadn’t taken this course.” Students’ work will come to fruition at “Strike a Paws,” a dog fashion show beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the State College VFW banquet hall, located at 139 N. Barnard St. The event is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event. In addition to the fashion show, there will be an opportunity for photos with Santa Claus, caricature artists, raffle prizes and the opportunity to learn about AARF PA, a new organization.

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PENN STATE hospitality management students toured a potential site for a fundraising event for a nonprofit organization. General admission tickets are $5. Fashion show contestant tickets are $10, which includes admission for one pet owner and one dog participating in the fashion show. Participants may register the day of the event or in advance online. AARF provides financial assistance to help offset spay and neuter costs and extraordinary medical expenses for individuals and animal shelters in central Pennsylvania. “As an organization that is less than 1

year old, we are so grateful that this group of Penn State students has selected our organization as the beneficiary of their event planning project,” said Deidre Yingling, president of AARF PA. “It has been a great experience to work with the students. They have done everything necessary to put together a great event in an incredibly short amount of time. They considered our suggestions and planned the event with our values and mission in mind. It has been a pleasure working with them.”

PV Education Foundation aims to support school district By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The newly formed Penns Valley Education Foundation is having its first fundraiser, offering for sale a limited-edition brass Christmas tree ornament dated and etched with a line drawing of the front of Penns Valley High School. This the first in a series of ornaments the organization will offer annually. Orders can be placed by calling LeDon Young at (814) 364-1495, or through email at pennsvalleyornament@gmail.com. The cost of each ornament is $20, and the price includes sales tax. Ornaments are available on a firstcome, first-served basis and can be paid for when picked up. There is an additional cost to have ornaments mailed. Checks should be made payable to the Penns Valley Education Foundation. According to PVEF chairman Carolyn Foust, the goal of the foundation is to procure, manage and distribute funds to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Penns Valley Area School District. This includes enriching and expanding innovative classrooms by helping fund classroom equipment, musical instruments and computers. Enhancing student activities and athletics is another goal, to be achieved by help-

ing to fund student travel to district- and state-level events, providing professional development and travel for advisers and coaches and funding sports equipment and uniforms. The group also strives to honor student achievement through attendance awards, academic awards and college scholarships. The PVEF’s income sources will come from honorary or memorial gifts, named endowments, grants, tax-deductible monetary contributions, Educational Improvement Tax Credits, corporate contributions and fundraising events, and will not influence the district’s use of tax-based income. According to Foust, the district is implementing an optional payroll deduction plan for contributions to the PVEF by its faculty and staff members, which allows them to designate where their contributions may be used. The school district originated the idea for the foundation by soliciting people interested in establishing such an organization via the Penns Valley Grapevine newsletter. “It’s actually a part of their strategic plan,” said Foust. The nonprofit PVEF was formed with Foust serving as chairman, Young as vicechairman, Steve Althouse as secretary and Nicole Wolfe as treasurer. Foust noted that, until now, Penns Val-

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THE PENNS VALLEY Education Foundation is offering etched brass tree ornaments for sale to help fund school activities, awards and equipment. ley was the only school district in Centre County that did not have a supporting organization such as the PVEF. The PVEF has already made its first donation to the school — a portable play

clock, used at home football games. For more information, contact Foust at foustcountry@verizon.net or (814) 3642468, or Young at ledonyoung@aol.com or (814) 364-1495.

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Lutheran congregation to celebrate 50th anniversary

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PLAYERS FROM the Juniata Valley Football League teamed up to face the Freedom Bulldogs team from Beaver County Nov. 7.

Special youth football league game held By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Members of the nine-team Juniata Valley Football League, including players from the State College Lions, Penns Valley Rams and the Mifflin County Mingoes, faced the Bulldogs from Freedom, Beaver County, during a special game Nov. 7. State College Lions coach Jay Kisslak was instrumental in organizing the game. “We’ve been trying to do this for awhile now, but because of different sizes and age groups, it’s really hard,” Kisslak said. “We hooked up with the Freedom team through somebody in our program who graduated from Freedom. “They’ve got four tackle divisions. We only have two in our league, so we had to

get some kids from other teams to come in and help,” said Kisslak. “We called the Mingoes in to help out with the younger team, and the Penns Valley kids for the older team.” Penns Valley head coach John Crawford had good words for the State College players and coach Kisslak. “They’re really good kids,” he said. “They helped my boys that played, and he (Kisslak) coached them well. We had three practices and the kids all got along,” he added. The game began at 4 p.m. and the two teams traded touchdowns, quickly tying the game at eight points each. Later in the game, the Freedom team pulled ahead and took a 30-26 victory. Following the game, both teams, coaches and parents were treated to a pizza party at Christ Community Church.

church building and plans have been ordered to be prepared ... .” In August 1965, another article indicated that a Lutheran pastor was being sent to “bring together those without a churchhome into a fellowship of people, who are united in their desire to serve God and one another.” The first service was held in November 1965, and Trinity Lutheran Church was officially chartered in November 1966. In 1969, members broke ground for the first sanctuary, a small hexagonal-shaped structure topped with a simple cross, adjoined by a small Sunday school building, and designed by well-known central Pennsylvania architect Jack Risheberger. By 1994, construction was completed on additional classrooms, office space and a new hexagonal-shaped sanctuary, converting the original worship space into the present-day fellowship hall. The original cross spire and the new steeple are both retained, christening it as the “church with two steeples.” Trinity welcomes visitors of all faiths every Saturday and Sunday for worship services and Sunday school. For more information about the church and its 50th anniversary festivities, visit www.trinitystatecollege.org or www.facebook.com/trinitystatecollege, or call (814) 238-2024.

STATE COLLEGE — To commence its year-long 50th anniversary celebration, Trinity Lutheran Church, the church with two steeples and an unusual shape, will host a reenactment of its first service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College. Special music will precede the service at 2:45 p.m., and a cake reception with a slide show of historic photographs will immediately follow in the original sanctuary, which is now fellowship hall. The Rev. Ronald C. Miller Jr. will preside, and the Rev. Michael Rhyne, bishop of the Allegheny Synod, will offer a special sermon message. The service is open to the public and all are welcome. Fifty years ago, a small group of Lutheran missionaries began meeting in a “Lutheran House Chapel,” a residential home at 2197 N. Oak Lane in the planned Park Forest Village neighborhood in State College. As early as May 1965, a local newspaper reported details from developer J. Alvin Hawbaker that a Lutheran congregation was being “ … formed under the direction of the Chicago office of the church. A parsonage is to be constructed at once on land purchased by the Board of American Missions of the Lutheran Church of America. An architect has been chosen for the new

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Pennsylvania College of Technology. To compile the list, Victory Media conducts an annual survey that is open to 10,000 Veterans Administration-approved schools across the country. The survey’s methodology includes categories focused on academic credibility, support on campus, admissions and orientation, graduation and retention rates, military student body composition, career outcomes, government approvals, tuition assistance, flexibility and military spouse policies.

PARSE chapter sets meetings STATE COLLEGE — The Mount Nittany Chapter of PARSE will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 19, at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 1450 N. Atherton St. in State College. The group’s Christmas party will be held Thursday, Dec. 3. Payment is neces-

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Local marketers collaborate to benefit local nonprofit STATE COLLEGE — On Nov. 7, during the inaugural “Brand[Aid]” event, Central Pennsylvania Creative Professionals’ marketing professionals and student volunteers worked with Housing Transitions to elevate the local nonprofit’s brand. Housing Transitions, which provides housing and supportive services to more than 2,000 Centre County residents, is in a state of transition itself, as long-time executive director Ron Quinn nears retirement. “As marketers, we’re able to offer the help Housing Transitions needs so it can continue to serve our community,” said Mark D. Dello Stritto, president of [CP]2 and founder of Loaded Creative, a Bellefonte-based advertising and design company. “With a new logo, fresh marketing materials and a strategic plan for 2016, we can’t wait to see Housing Transitions flourish.” As part of [CP]2’s mission to build a thriving hub of marketing, communications and design professionals in the region, members worked on things such as a new logo, a new tag line, letters to donors, a redesigned letterhead, a new homepage, a direct marketing campaign and a plan for social media accounts. “We are thrilled to have worked with all of these creative professionals. They have given us an amazing gift. We have a strong understanding of what we do and who we are as an organization. But trying to explain the continuum of services we provide beyond the Centre House homeless shelter has always been a challenge,” Morgan Wasikonis, development and community relations coordinator for Housing Transitions said. “Having this group guide us through a reflection on how we currently serve Centre County has been an extraordinary experience, and having so much collaboration in the project has made it even better. Moving forward, they have provided valuable tools to help us connect with both the residents who need our services, and the people who wish to support them.” Housing Transitions was first established in 1984 when Centre House, a shelter for the county’s homeless, opened its doors. It changed its name to Housing Transitions in 1999 to better reflect the breadth of services it offered to the community. In 2007, State College Borough presented Housing Transitions with its Legacy Award for outstanding contributions to the quality of community life. The Centre County United Way recognized Housing Transitions in 2008 for proactively seeking solutions to the changing housing needs in Centre County. Additionally, in 2008, Patton Township recognized the quality of services Hous-

ing Transitions provided to successfully relocate residents when the Mellott Mobile Home Park closed. In 2015, executive director Quinn was awarded the State College Legacy Award and the Downtown Rotary Club Paul Harris Award. Local professionals involved in “Brand[Aid]” include employees from Loaded Creative, Impressions, Rowland Creative, Erickson Strategic, CL Associates, Lake Creative Communications, Groznik PR, Mammoth Restoration,

Blue Mountain Quality Resources, Videon and Penn State. “Many residents don’t even know how much amazing talent for marketing, communications and design is right here in central Pennsylvania,”said Dello Stritto. “With ‘Brand[Aid],’ we hope to help a different local nonprofit each year while introducing the community to some of the great talent in the area and mentoring the students who will one day be stars in their own right.” For more information, visit www.cpsquared.com.

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STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds its meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St. Meetings can be broadcast to a laptop or iOS or Android device, or participants can join by phone. For more information, call (814) 689-9081 of visit the council’s Facebook page.

STATE COLLEGE — The public is invited to a special gratitude service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, at First Church of Christ Scientist, 617 E. Hamilton Ave. in State College. No collection will be taken and child care will be provided.

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Recycle campaign signs STATE COLLEGE — Used campaign signs can be recycled at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays through Friday, Nov. 20. A drop-off box will be located in Building A, through the main doors. For more information, call (814) 238-7005 or email ccrra@centrecountyrecycles.org.

Holiday bazaar scheduled SPRING MILLS — The 12th annual Country Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Court in Spring Mills. There will be vendors, homemade soups, fresh hoagies and baked goods. The popular Christmas Cookie Shoppe will also be open for business. For more information, call (814) 422-8318.

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A GROUP OF volunteers from the State College Elks Lodge escorted 10 veterans from the James E. VanZandt Veterans Hospital to an Altoona Curve baseball game as the team’s season came to an end. Pictured, from left, are Eric Fromm, Andy Whiteside, Jack McKinley, Lynne Corl and Vernon Crawford.

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HOWARD — The Howard United Methodist Church will host a community Thanksgiving meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the church, 144 W. Main St. in Howard. There is no cost. Those attending are asked to being a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food bank. For more information, contact Sue at (814) 308-2059.

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Fuel Bank will hold a class on managing heating fuel resources at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Centre County Community Super Fair at Mount Nittany Middle School. Attendance at a class is required to receive assistance with heating fuel. For more information, call (814) 234-7731 or visit www. ihs-centrecounty.org.

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LIFESTYLES

Maintaining active pursuits key to aging well By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Male or female. Hard-core athlete or weekend warrior. Young or old. It’s a well-known fact that being active positively impacts physical, mental and emotional health regardless of gender, ability or even age. In fact, maintaining an active lifestyle is essential to quality of life as people get older. Research has shown that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically active. Even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of seniors. In his work as an internal medicine physician with Mount Nittany Physician Group, Dr. Richard Hale works with many patients who are retirement age and older, and sees firsthand how staying active improves health and wellness for this age group. “There are differences in people who are active in their 70s and 80s and those who are not. Those who exercise, and are active socially, have fewer medical issues and are a lot more independent,” Hale said. Independence is a primary benefit that comes along with remaining active into the senior years, he said. Physical activity builds strength and improves balance and flexibility — all skills that are necessary for daily living. Routine things such as light household chores and getting showered and dressed require a certain amount of strength, balance and flexibility. This means that older

people who consistently are moving and doing activities to enhance those skills are more likely to be able to remain independent longer. Danielle Duvall, wellness supervisor at Foxdale Village, concurs that one of the biggest benefits of staying active while aging is being able to maintain independence. “Our goal is to design each workout so that as the participant progresses, they find that everyday movements are becoming easier or even possible and thereby they maintain or regain their independence. A success story for us is when someone is in less pain, able to get down and up from the floor again unassisted or is able to use a walker rather than a scooter. Every movement we ask a person to do has an intended purpose,” Duvall said. She added that there are also significant cognitive benefits that come from movement and physical activity. “If you have followed some of the latest research in exercise and brain health, another tremendous benefit is maintaining memory and neurogenesis. Research is also showing the powerful effects of higher intensity exercise and combating diseases like Parkinson’s disease,” According to Hale, in addition to improving mental alertness and acuity, older adults who make exercise and physical activity a regular part of their daily lives are doing their part to prevent certain health conditions, such as diabetes. They are also improving their cardiovascular health. “It’s important to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days a week, which

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THERE ARE A variety of ways for senior citizens to stay in shape. Water exercise is one of the most popular. could include aerobic and low-intensity weights,” Hale said. He said when he sees older patients who are less active, a common limiting factor is joint pain. For those patients who are experiencing joint pain, or who are limited in their mobility or what they are able to do physically, it is important to have a conversation and come up with a plan about how to help them remain active.

For some, it might involve going to physical therapy first to work on becoming stronger so they can become more independent at home. For others, it might simply require doing activities such as swimming, using a stationary bike or using certain exercise machines that can be easier on the knees. Pursuits, Page 24

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Benefits of volunteer opportunities abound for seniors By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The benefits of volunteering transcend helping others. In fact, people can actually help themselves by volunteering their time. Research from the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that volunteering leads to better health and that older volunteers are the most likely to receive physical and mental health benefits from their volunteer activities. The research said that besides the intrinsic rewards of helping others, volunteering promotes good physical, mental and emotional health and helps individuals pursue their passions in retirement. This research holds true for local retirees who have found a way to give back to their community through a variety of opportunities. According to Andrea Boyles, chief executive officer of the Youth Service Bureau, older individuals have found opportunities to share their life experiences through volunteering by serving as mentors — or “bigs” — to young people in the agency’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program. While older volunteers are a relatively small segment of the overall volunteer base, Boyles said they serve a critically important purpose. “In our community, where there is so much mobility, kids often have limited contact with their own grandparents, so a retiree as a ‘big’ can be a huge addition to their lives. We also see boys and girls whose parents and grandparents are estranged, so they too benefit from an older ‘big’.” Volunteer opportunities include becoming a big brother or big sister in sitebased or community-based settings. According to Boyles, in site-based programs, bigs meet with their mentees — or “littles” — in a group setting where staff are on hand to provide support and supervision to the matches, such as right after school or during lunch. In community-based programming, bigs and littles make their own

plans for when and where to meet, with parental permission. “The benefits to both the bigs and littles are huge. For the littles, having an older volunteer can offer a window into things even their own parents can’t provide. If you’re 7 and your mom’s 27, an older big can tell you firsthand about life in the 50s. “We all know that as we age, we need to keep both our body and our mind active. What better way than spending time with a child. Playing a slow game of catch or a stroll through the park is good for us, and just imagine the work your brain will do with all the questions a child can throw at you,” Boyles said. Whether a person’s passion is working with youth, working with the environment or working with numbers, Centre County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is another local organization that has a wide array of volunteer opportunities available. RSVP project director Andrea Puzycki said that volunteers are sometimes interested in finding their niche doing “special projects” — such as a one-time opportunity with Fourth Fest, Toys for Tots, Martin Luther King Day of Service or the United Way’s Festival of Trees or Day of Caring — while other times, they are interested in volunteering on more of an ongoing basis, perhaps with a specific program. Whatever the case may be, RSVP’s goal is to look at each potential volunteer’s interests, skills and needs, and match them with the right volunteer opportunity. “We have a blend of people who wander in. They find themselves in retirement and decide they are interested in skilled volunteer jobs. People want to maintain their mental acuity and are looking for opportunities that will help them do that,” Puzycki said. Lance Cooper, an RSVP volunteer for five years, used his background in finance as a way to volunteer his time. Cooper is a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free tax help to individuals and families who meet certain income guidelines. He also serves

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THERE ARE PLENTY of ways for seniors to volunteer. Children throughout Centre County are in need of mentors. on RSVP’s advisory council and volunteers for special projects offered through RSVP. “I retired back to Happy Valley and spent some time doing income tax preparation for people before I came to RSVP. I decided I wanted to give something back. The majority of the people I work with (through RSVP) seem to be thankful,” he said. Boyd Spicher, another volunteer, said he was doing VITA long before he started volunteering with RSVP. He started volunteering with the VITA program when he was in the military. After retiring and moving back to Centre County, he wanted to continue his work with VITA, but bounced around in search of a place to house the program. In 2009, RSVP became VITA’s home, and Spicher has served as an RSVP volunteer since that time. Having logged 4,530 volunteer hours — which does not account for all of his time — Spicher helps to train volunteers and helps to manage the sites. In addition to being known as the “tax man,” he also is a Disabled American Veterans driver, taking veterans to the Veterans Administration hospital in Altoona for medical appointments. Marsha Sackash, a retired school ad-

ministrator, also has taken the skills, knowledge and passion from her career and put them to use as an RSVP volunteer. She serves on the advisory council and volunteers with special projects. Her main interest, though, is her volunteer work with the Pen Pal Program. Sackash worked with Bald Eagle Area School District for many years and during her time there she got to witness the Pen Pal Program in action. When she retired, she decided she wanted to be a part of it. The program assigns a volunteer to communicate with a student throughout the school year. The participating pen pals have an opportunity to meet at the end of the year, which is an exciting day for both the students and the retirees, Sackash said. “I believe it takes a community to raise its kids, and I think kids need to have experiences with different generations of people,” she added. Sackash is working to expand the Pen Pal Program in Centre County, and in doing so, she has connected with a new institute at Penn State, Intergenerational Programs and Aging. She hopes to see Volunteer, Page 22

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Claiming Social Security: What’s right for you? RICHARD TETZLAFF

Richard Tetzlaff is associate vice president of investments for Wells Fargo Advisors in State College. He can be reached at (814) 954-4907.

Social Security is an important cornerstone of many retirement income plans. Yet, most Americans aren’t aware of the variety of benefit options and claiming strategies to consider — beyond deciding at what age to begin collecting benefits. This is especially true if you are married or have been divorced or widowed. Because Social Security benefits can account for a significant percentage of your income in retirement, it’s important to educate yourself and evaluate your options before you begin tak-

ing your benefits. The difference in various options can amount to tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime. And, once you’ve made your decision, in most cases it is irreversible. The first thing to consider is whether you want to begin taking benefits early — as early as age 62 — before your “full retirement age.” FRA is based on the year you were born and is 66 or 67 for most of today’s retirees. You will receive a higher monthly benefit for each month you delay collecting benefits until age 70. The amount you receive when you first retire sets the base for the amount you will receive for the rest of your life. When considering at what age you want to begin receiving Social Security benefits, you should remember that your retirement may last longer than you think. The average life expectancy for a 65-year-old man today is 84 and for a woman 87. This can mean spending 20 to 30 years in retirement. Social Security benefits, which last

as long as you live, can help supplement your personal retirement savings. Everyone’s circumstances are different so you will want to weigh your health and personal circumstances carefully before making any benefit claiming decisions. Choosing when to begin receiving benefits is just one factor in your decisionmaking process. You also need to be aware of strategies that may help you maximize your Social Security benefits such as “spousal benefit,” which applies to current spouses, widowed spouses and exspouses. As a spouse, you can claim Social Security benefits based on your own earnings record. Alternatively, you can collect a spousal benefit that will provide you up to 50 percent of the amount of your spouse’s Social Security benefit as calculated at their FRA, depending on when you claim. If you claim spousal benefits before reaching FRA, the Social Security Administration will automatically calculate the higher

Year of Birth Full Retirement Age 1943-1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 or later 67 Source: Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) of the two benefits and that is the amount you will receive. After you reach full retirement age, you can choose to receive only the spousal benefit, and delay receiving your retirement benefits until a later date, allowing you to potentially receive a higher benefit later based on the effect of delayed Social Security, Page 24

Free tax prep program seeks volunteers to aid seniors By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program thrives on collaboration between service-oriented volunteers and community nonprofit partners. The program celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a special luncheon to honor and recognize its volunteers Oct. 21. Many of those senior volunteers have served 10 or more years. Andrea Puzycki, RSVP project director, recognized the loyalty and the diligence of those who give so freely of their time in her remarks at the luncheon. The Centre County Board of Commissioners added their congratulations. J.R. Reed, director of the Office of Aging, spoke of the help RSVP members are in the community by their participation in the Pen Pal Program, the food bank and other service organizations.

One of the main purposes RSVP serves is to offer help to seniors and others with their income taxes. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program it sponsors provides free tax prep service to Centre County citizens with household incomes of $53,000 or below. In 2015, according to Puzycki, VITA completed more than 1,300 returns including federal, Pennsylvania and local. “Our volunteers also complete the PA 1000 rent/property tax rebate forms for taxpayers who qualify,” said Puzycki. Rebate forms are completed for clients needing only the rebate, and not the other tax services, during special sessions at the Willowbank office building in Bellefonte. According to Puzycki, “if you average the cost of a tax appointment at $200, Centre County VITA’s services resulted in a savings of more than $260,000 in tax preparation fees for low-income families.”

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Does this sound like a place where you could volunteer? Centre County VITA is looking for more volunteers to help people with their taxes and occasionally help with IRS letters and concerns during the offseason. Do you feel that you’re not proficient in that area or have no work history in that field? That’s not necessary, because VITA provides adequate training. Centre County VITA will hold training in November for new volunteer orientation, but full training starts in January and new tax prep volunteers will be welcome during that session, also. The January training will be held on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 7, or Saturdays, beginning Jan. 9. To be trained, you attend one day per week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The training covers relevant tax law and software orientation, and helps prepare volunteers to pass the IRS certification exam.

The final day includes a simulated training with “real” clients at the Bellefonte site. After the initial training, volunteers are asked to serve a minimum or four hours each week during the tax season. That would be roughly from Monday, Feb. 1, to tax-filing deadline on Friday, April 15. VITA is hosted at several locations throughout Centre County by communityminded organizations: Church of the Good Shepherd in Bellefonte, Schlow Library in State College, the YMCA in Phillipsburg and the Penns Valley Community Action Center in Aaronburg. Donna Carey has been a volunteer with the VITA program for five years. “Many seniors do take advantage of the program — we even go to some senior centers so they don’t have to come to us — but also a lot of low- to middle-income families and Tax prep, Page 23

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Meals on Wheels plays Changes to state’s Power of a critical role for seniors Attorney Law may affect you By JULIEANNE E. STEINBACHER

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STATE COLLEGE — “We are Meals on Wheels, so no senior goes hungry.” A tiny sign pinned on the wall of the Grace Lutheran Church basement indicates the location of Meals on Wheels State College. Staff members from the kitchen are rushing in and out to prepare meals, and there are desks lined against the wall for phone calls and other orders of business. “We deliver meals to the elderly and disabled five days a week in the State College area. We have volunteers who package the meals and volunteers who deliver,” said Christine Tyler, executive director of the organization. She also said that Meals on Wheels has more than 200 volunteers and nine mapped-out delivery routes that make operating the nonprofit organization so much smoother. Volunteers are recruited in a variety of ways, but a campaign that took place in May really made the push. “In June, we just recently expanded to five days instead of three. We had television and radio advertisements paired with open houses to recruit as many people as we needed,” said Tyler. She also explained that while Meals on Wheels may operate out of the basement of the Grace Lutheran Church, it does not receive help from the church’s funding and it functions separately from the church. It also receives no government funding, forming its budget from private fundraising, such as charging a slight fee according to a senior citizen’s income, and from the organization’s annual fundraiser, “Meals That Matter.” “Every year at ‘Meals That Matter’ we have a keynote speaker. This past year, we had Coach Franklin come out to celebrate

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MEALS ON WHEELS volunteers to deliver hot meals to area seniors five days a week. our 10-year anniversary,” said Tyler. She also said that Penn State students involved with student organizations on campus make up a good portion of the group’s volunteers. Sara Sanderson, volunteer coordinator at Meals on Wheels State College, said the organization’s kitchen line runs from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Driving and deliveries occur between 10 a.m. and noon. To learn more about Meals on Wheels State College, visit www.scmow.org or the group’s Facebook page. To volunteer, complete a form on the website. To receive Meals on Wheels deliveries, check to see if Meals on Wheels accommodates your area, then fill out an application on the website.

A power of attorney is a foundational estate planning document that allows another individual to act and make decisions on your behalf. Such authority is especially important if you ever lose mental capacity or are unable to act. In a written POA, the individual executing the document (the “principal”) appoints another individual (the “agent”) to make financial or health care decisions for the principal. Durable powers of attorney are not affected by the subsequent incapacity of the principal. Recently, the law in Pennsylvania changed as it relates to powers of attorney that deal with financial directives. Act 95 was signed into law in July 2014. Parts of the law became effective immediately and the remaining portions were effective as of Jan. 1, 2015. Here is a list of key changes from Act 95. ■ New requirements for executing a POA: The principal must execute the POA before a notary public and two independent witnesses. ■ New formalities required: The first page of the POA must include a statutory “notice” in capital letters signed by the principal. A “notice” was already required, but now the language has been updated to include more information regarding the agent’s ability to act and to make it consistent with the other changes of the law. Similarly, the agent must sign an “acknowledgment” specifying the agent’s duties, which were also updated for consistency. ■ Agent’s duties specified: Act 95 specifies three mandatory duties for the agent acting under a POA, including acting in good faith, acting only within the scope of authority granted in the POA, and acting in accordance with the principal’s reasonable expectations (if actually known) or

in the principal’s best interests. While the statute includes additional duties for an agent (regarding record keeping, co-mingling funds, etc.), those duties are defaults, and the POA can contain customized language modifying the agent’s responsibilities in those areas. ■ Third parties’ ability to request information: A third party who is presented with a POA may now request an agent’s certification regarding factual matters concerning the principal, agent or POA; an English translation if the POA is in a language other than English; and a legal opinion confirming whether the agent is acting within the scope of authority granted in the POA. ■ Immunity and acceptance of a POA: A third party may in good faith may accept a POA if the third party is without actual knowledge of the POA being void or deficient. Absent a permissible reason for a third party to refuse a POA, the third party must either accept the POA or request one of the items outlined in the previous paragraph within seven days after being presented with the POA. If the third party requests an item noted above, then within five days after receiving the requested information the third party must accept the POA unless there is a substantial basis for making further request. A person who refuses to accept the POA is subject to civil liability or a court order mandating acceptance. What is the take-away from all of this? If you have a current financial POA, you should consider making an appointment to consult with an elder law attorney to see whether your POA should be updated due to the new law. Julieanne E. Steinbacher is an attorney with the firm of Steinbacher, Stahl, Goodall and Yurchak. The elder care and special needs law firm has offices in Williamsport and State College.

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Clinical depression common in seniors STATE COLLEGE — Depression is more than simply feeling down. It’s a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and has an impact on how people feel, think and behave. Depression can affect anyone including adults later in life and elderly adults. “Clinical depression is actually common in the elderly, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored or left untreated,” said Dr. Victoria Devan, family medicine physician at Geisinger-Scenery Park. “However, it can be difficult to identify depression in elderly adults.” That’s because the elderly tend to display symptoms of depression differently. It’s also often confused with the effects of other illnesses and the medications used to treat them. “Significant life changes that come with age can put you at risk of depression. Health issues, illness, disability, chronic pain, loneliness, isolation, a reduced sense of purpose, recent loss of friends and family, fears of death or dying, and anxiety over finances and health can all trigger depression,” Devan said. Symptoms of depression include: ■ Fatigue ■ Sadness ■ Loss of interest in activities or hobbies that you once enjoyed ■ Social withdrawal and isolation ■ Weight loss or loss of appetite ■ Worries about being a burden ■ Feelings of worthlessness or selfloathing ■ Sleep disturbances, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, oversleeping or daytime sleepiness ■ Fixation on death or thoughts of suicide However, these symptoms may be overlooked by the depressed adult or by their loved ones. “You may assume feeling down or depressed is just a part of aging, you may be

isolated with few people around to notice your symptoms, you may be reluctant to talk about your feelings, and you may not know your physical complaints are actually signs of depression,” Devan said. Sometimes depressed seniors may deny feeling sad or depressed, but they still have depression. Other red flags of depression that are unique to elderly adults include: ■ Unexplained aches and pains ■ Memory problems ■ Lack of motivation and energy ■ Slowed movement and speech ■ Irritability ■ Neglecting personal care, such as forgetting medications, skipping meals, neglecting hygiene. ■ Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness “Certain medical problems can cause depression in seniors either directly or as a psychological reaction to the illness,” Devan said. Medical issues linked to depression in older adults include Parkinson’s disease, stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, thyroid disorders, untreated hearing loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis and vitamin B12 deficiency. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older, however only 10 percent receive treatment. “There are several treatment options available for depression, including medication, counseling, psychotherapy or a combination of treatments,” Devan said. “When it comes to antidepressants, they are considered effective in elderly adults, but there’s a risk of side effects or potential reactions to other medications that should be considered.” In addition to medical treatments, the more active mentally, socially and physically you are, the better you’ll feel. “Depression may make you not want to do anything or see anyone, but isolation

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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As the body ages, it can be harder and harder to meet the physical demands that exercise usually poses. However, there are many fitness options for local senior citizens specially tailored with healthy aging in mind. The North Club, one of the most popular fitness facilities in the State College area, offers a wide variety of programs for seniors. More than 500 senior citizens partake in specialized yoga classes, light cardio classes and resistance classes. Such classes help to prevent injury, and can also improve balance and flexibility. Eric Weidenhof, manager of The North Club, stressed the importance of staying active as a senior citizen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people do it to prevent injury, to keep mobility. The social aspect of it is just as important when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in that class, having the positive peer pressure,â&#x20AC;? Weidenhof said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With arthritis, especially, you have to keep moving. They work on their balance, on their strength, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all very important. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in terrific shape, they really are. It really boosts the quality of their life, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about it.â&#x20AC;? Low-impact activities, such as exercise classes held in swimming pools, are alternatives to those who struggle with conventional exercise. The YMCA offers a number of pool-based programs, including personal training held in a heated therapy pool. Classes such as Water Walking and Arthritis and More are especially designed for those who have arthritis or joint replacements. The classes for senior citizens at East Coast Health and Fitness are also geared toward those who struggle with conventional exercise. The classes focus on balance and stability, and strengthen the muscles necessary for everyday activities that can be stressful on the body, including

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Open enrollment is the one time of year when all people with Medicare can see what new benefits are available and make changes to their coverage. Open Enrollment began on Oct. 15 and lasts seven weeks, giving Medicare participants enough time to review options for Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D prescription drug plans. Final selections for next year’s coverage must be made by Monday, Dec. 7. This time period was set to ensure Medicare has enough time to process your CONTINUED CONTINUED FROM FROM PAGE PAGE 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE coverage 7 choice, so your can begin without interruption in toJanuary. Open enrollment started coming Phoenix for the winter in started coming to Phoenix for winter in started coming to when Phoenix for the thewho winter is alsoDaddy the time people havein 1996. rode a bicycle, and for Christmas 1996. Daddy rode a bicycle, and for Christmas 1996. Daddy a bicycle, andfor forenrolling Christmas missed their rode original deadline one he gothealth my mom adult tricycle. one year, he an adult tricycle. in ayear, Medicare or an drug plan can join one year, he got got my my mom mom an adult tricycle. dad passed away April 19 of this year. theMy program. My My dad dad passed passed away away April April 19 19 of of this this year. year. It’s critical foraa people with Medicare toin My mom is still resident of Valley View, My mom is still resident of Valley View, in My mom is still a resident of Valley View, pay closeLiving attention toTerrace. open enrollment, asin Assisted at The Assisted Living at many plans change their costs and benAssisted Living at The The Terrace. Terrace. read their copies of Common Ground efiIIItsalways from one year to another. The coveralways read their of Ground always read their copies copies of Common Common Ground when I visited them. I’ve decided it is time to get age you get from yourdecided current plan may when I visited them. I’ve it is time to when I visited them. I’ve decided it is time to get get lookown verysubscription. different on Jan. 1. If you have remy my own subscription. my own subscription. viewed your for year andback do I enjoy the coverage magazine so next much. Brings magazine much. back notII enjoy want the to make any so changes, you don’t enjoy the magazine so much. Brings Brings back lots of memories. Arla Yoder lots of memories. Arla need re-enroll if your current plan still lots ofto memories. ArlaisYoder Yoder Phoenix, Arizona being offered next year. Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Here’s what to do to during open enroll-

ment to avoid any nasty surprises in 2016: ■ Look carefully at the “Annual Notice of Change” that you should have received from your current Part D plan prior to Oct. 1. Under Medicare rules, this notice must explain all coming changes. ■ Check whether any of your out-ofpocket expenses — monthly premiums, annual deductibles and copayments for your prescriptions — will increase, and by how much. ■ Remember that if you’re in a Medicare health plan that covers prescription drugs, you also need to compare how its medical benefits measure up to other plans. In the summer issue’s “Letters” section, In the issue’s “Letters” section, stay in your current plan, you do In ■ theTosummer summer issue’s “Letters” section, Marilyn Huntingdon another not needHouck to do of anything. Your sent enrollment Marilyn Houck of Huntingdon sent another Marilyn Houck of Huntingdon sent another will automatically next version of poemcontinue that had been year. mentioned version of the the that had mentioned version the poem poem thatsimply had been been mentioned ■ Toofswitch plans, enroll in the by Donna Fultz of Rich eld, in the Spring ‘15 by Donna Fultz of Rich eld, in the Spring ‘15 new one Fultz of your choice, by Donna of Rich eld,either in the online Spring on ‘15 issue. My daddy, Doug Borst, sang it to us back issue. My daddy, Doug Borst, sang it to us back the Medicare.gov website, by calling the issue. My daddy, Doug Borst, sang it to us back in the early to the tune “Blest Be The plan or by1950s, contacting the of APPRISE proin the 1950s, to tune of Be in the early early 1950s, to the the tune of “Blest “Blest Be The The gram for help. You don’t have to disenroll Tie That Binds,” and it goes like this: Tie That Binds,” and it goes like this: Tie That Binds,” and it goes like this: from your current plan. Medicare will auII know how ugly I are. ugly tomatically you to the new plan, I know know how howtransfer ugly II are. are. II know that my face ain’t no star. know that my face ain’t no with coverage starting Friday, Jan. 1. I know that my face ain’t no star. star. But then I don’t mind it, You can get help from the APPRISE But then I don’t mind it, But thenby I don’t mind(800) it, 783-7067 to find program calling Cause II am behind it, Cause behind Cause I am amenrollment behind it, it, events and local out about The fellow in front gets the jar. The in gets the jar. program sites where The fellow fellow in front front getsyou thecan jar. meet with a Sing it! Mary Ann Borst-Buenting Sing it! Mary Ann volunteer to help you make an informed Sing it! Mary Ann Borst-Buenting Borst-Buenting Lewistown choice. Lewistown Lewistown

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The time period to enroll or change hospice care and a limited amount of care Medicare Advantage plans for most perin a skilled nursing facility. Part A is gensons is during the Medicare Open Enrollerally available without having to pay a ment period, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each monthly premium for people who worked year. Plans are required to at least cover 40 quarters or more, since payroll taxes are the same benefit levels as original Mediused to cover these costs. care. Many offer extra benefits, as well. Part B, medical insurance, helps pay for Part D, prescription drug plans, began medically necessary physician visits, outin 2006 and are administered by private patient hospital procedures, home health insurance companies. These plans have care visits, durable medical equipment (indifferent costs and lists of drugs (formucluding wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, laries) that are covered. Participation in glucose monitors, etc.), X-rays, laboratory Part D requires payment of a premium and and diagnostic tests, ambulance transporcopays at the pharmacy, and some plans tation, chemotherapy and other medical have a deductible. services. Extra help is available with these costs Part B has a monthly premium and an to those who qualify financially. The time annual deductible. Most services are covperiod to enroll or change plans for most ered at 80 percent after the annual deductpersons is during the Medicare Open Enible has been met. rollment period. Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes Medicare does not pay for everything, known as Medicare Part C, are private as there are copays and deductibles for health plans that provide Medicare servicmany services. However, additional insures. The companies providing these health ance is available to help fill the gaps. plans are under contract with Medicare Medigap plans consist of 10 federally to provide these services and must have standardized plans sold and administered their plans approved yearly. These health by private companies and overseen by plans generally have networks of doctors the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. and other providers, and also have copays Medigap plans are used only with original for services. Medicare — not with Medicare Advantage In Centre County, Advantage Plans plans. There are no provider networks and available are HMOs (health maintenance copays are minimal or eliminated. Mediorganizations), PPOs (preferred provider care beneficiaries must be enrolled in both organizations) and PFFs (private fee-forPart A and Part B to be eligible for coverservice plans). People enrolling in these age, and restrictions apply. plans must2015 get all their“An careInherited throughLove the The Spring 2015 issue’s “An Inherited Love The Spring issue’s The Spring 2015 issue’s “An original InheritedMediLove health plan and not through of Fur Fur and and Feathers” Feathers” [page [page 14 14 article article by by Robin Robin of Judy Furfaro is the coordinator for APandFeathers” must be [page enrolled in both A ofcare, Fur and 14 article byPart Robin Dile Cuneo] brought back fond memories of Dile Cuneo] brought back fond memories of PRISE, the State Health Insurance Assisand Part B to be eligible for coverage. Part Dile Cuneo] brought back fond memories of my youth. tance Program, at the Centre County Office D prescription drug coverage is included my youth. my youth. of Aging. with many of these plans,Dile too.was my Jack Johnson “Cappy” best Jack Jack Johnson Johnson “Cappy” “Cappy” Dile Dile was was my my best best friend. 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Pursuits, from page 17 Hale said those who have pain or physical limitations can also contact a local gym and talk with a personal trainer about how to make certain adjustments or accommodations to their fitness routine. Duvall said Foxdale offers a personal training option, which allows accommodations for people who are limited in their mobility, and a therapy pool is currently being built at the facility. “The water properties of buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure will enable us to help many more individuals whose mobility is limited due to the effects of gravity and disease,” she said. She also said that as exercise science and research has evolved, the exercise program at Foxdale has evolved. In the beginning, classes were seated exercises with small hand weights and a few leg exercises standing behind a chair holding onto it. “Now in the advanced classes, we squat on BOSU balls, we walk on balance beams, we align our spines on foam rollers and, on a beautiful day, you can find our class early in the morning at a local playground doing squats from the swing sets and triceps dips on the park benches. “My staff and I are constantly challenging ourselves to find and read the most current research on exercise,” Duvall said. She noted that balance is definitely the most requested skill on which seniors want to focus. At Foxdale each class incorporates exercises that stimulate the three systems of balance, including vision, somatosensory and vestibular. “However, good balance cannot be achieved without focus on maintaining good posture, muscular strength and flexibility. So, our classes alternate lower and upper body strength exercises with stretching and balance drills,” she said.

Hale agrees that balance is a key component of wellness for older people. “Activities that help with balance will help prevent falling and injuries such as hip fractures, which can cause additional complications for individuals,” he said. When it comes to older people choosing physical activities that are right for them, Hale said that people should find activities they enjoy and build on their interests. Walking, swimming, yoga, aerobics and golf are all popular activities among his patients. However, it’s important to recognize the importance of other hobbies, such as painting and gardening, which can be just as beneficial to the overall well-being of older individuals, too. Hale recommends visiting www.centrecountypa.gov to get contact information for senior centers in the different communities throughout the county to see what wellness programs are available. Also, Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers an activities calendar that provides information on a variety of activities, such as art classes and hiking groups. Hale said hiking seems to be a popular activity with his patients, and it provides numerous benefits, ranging from physical to emotional to social wellness. Regardless of the type of activity, it is vitally important for older individuals to remain socially engaged and physically active as they age. According to Duvall, “It is everyone’s responsibility to take hold of their overall health. Wellness and fitness go hand in hand to a healthier body. Research shows the many benefits of fitness to one’s overall health and need for medical interventions, as well as less trips to the doctor. Fitness has been shown by research to slow the progression of disease, slows the amount of medication needed and helps with recovery from health setbacks.”

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Volunteer, from page 18 multi-generational programs grow, including the Pen Pal Program and Technology Day, during which young people assist older individuals in learning everything from computer programs to social media. While these volunteers have taken their career interests with them into retirement, Lynn Hutcheson’s volunteer experience has taken him on an entirely different path. He doesn’t have a background in environmental science, but for the past three years he has volunteered with the Centre County Pennsylvania Senior Environmental Corps. He measures the quality of streams at 14 different sites and enters Social Security, from page 19 retirement credits. Note, you cannot collect a spousal benefit until your spouse files for his or her own benefit. If you are a widow or widower you can collect a survivor’s benefit as early as age 60. Once you and your spouse are receiving Social Security benefits, upon the death of your spouse, you will continue to receive the larger of your benefit, or your spouse’s, but not both. Planning for survivorship benefits remains an important consideration for couples who have a significant disparity in ages or health circumstances that may impact life expectancy. If you are divorced, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record. However, at most, your benefit will be 50 percent of what your ex-spouse would receive at his or her full retirement age, if this amount is larger than what you could receive based on your own work record. Other factors omic update ty Econ re Coun CentQuarterly Partership Development CENTRE!” RIGHT IN THE Economic Development The Centre County publishes quarterly and Partnership Update and businesses who are features the people growth and development shaping economic pages 8-12 THAT’S in Centre County./See

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STATE COLLEGE — Jessica Dolan on a mission. is simplify their She wants to help people AUCTION ITEMS: eliminating lives by confronting — — clutter. and There will be a variety of Penn “By simplifying, annual Bob Perks State football items Cancer Assistance Submitted photo people are the things that able to do up for bid during Fund Tailgate Party. fulfill them the 10th Dolan said. in their lives,” A graduate of State College Program, Dolan High’s studied business Delta istration, management adminand marketing South Hills. at While working years, she planned full time for several her future By CHRIS MORELLI that would lead to the creationcourse, one editor@centrecountyga business. In of her own The tailgate zette.com 2004, Room party is the launched. to Breathe raising event largest BOALSBURG was fundof the year for — Get ready “I work one the fund. a good cause, “It’s our 10th-anniversar CLUTTER KILLER: HARRY ZIMBLER/For the Gazette Centre County. to tailgate for tating change on one with clients, faciliwhich is hard y tailgate party, The Bob Perks Jessica Dolan is starter who helps sion making on the spot. I help with Cancer Assistance a selfKeller, executive to believe,” said Norma will play host deciand people organize Fund to its annual In addition setting up new spaces.” their lives through her business Cancer Assistancedirector of the Bob at 11 a.m. Saturday, Tailgate Perks Room to Breathe. Fund. “Over offers home to home organizing, Dolan Nov. 7, at the Party period, this tain View Country a staging 10-year event has raised services. “I tractors Dolan homes ready Club in Boalsburg.Moun$300,000. It State will face help get more than to be is Penn regular basis. enjoys working with Dolan has an sold,” she said. event; our majorour signature fundraising noon and the Northwestern beginning on a interest in interior fundraising Because she especially reworking eral big screen game will be shown on at During his design, life, Bob Perks’event.” sevwhat not satisfied is a “go getter,” Dolan televisions. give a home was goal was to new life. “I try a client owns to ness. She felt to own just her own be environmentally to repurpose, Tailgate, Page busiit was necessary Opinion ............................ to 5 sound.” women get to help other Currently, started, and Health & Wellness 9 Community Room to Breathe succeed, in ness. part-time assistants ..... 10, 11 ............... 13-16 has two busiCommunity and a long list Gazette Profile ........ of con17 Sports Gameday ...... 19-22 Dolan, Page 5 Veteran’s ......................... 23-28 Around Day ............ 29-31 What’s & In Town .... 32-34 Puzzles Happening ......... 35 Business ............................ 36 Classified..................... 37, 38 ........................ 39

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — The last thing the State College Little Lions wanted was to have a letdown at Mifflin County after season-defining wins against Central Dauphin East and Cumberland Valley gave them a shot at the Mid-Penn Commonwealth championship. They didn’t. In fact, they emphatically didn’t. State College allowed Mifflin to score an early touchdown after a turnover, but that would be the Huskies’ only highlight of the night. State College struck back with four unanswered firstquarter touchdowns and cruised in from there for a 56-7 win and a share of the title with Central Dauphin and Cumberland Valley. It was State College’s first Mid-Penn championship since 2009, and, sweet as that might be for the Lions, they do not have much time to celebrate it. The playoffs begin on Friday, Nov. 13, when State College will take on offense-minded DuBois at Hollidaysburg in the PIAA District 6-9 play-in game. Here’s perhaps the only fact anyone needs to know about DuBois: The Beavers put up an incredible 90 points on Sept. 11 against Meadville, with wide receiver Colin Reed setting a new Pennsylvania single-game record with nine

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THE STATE COLLEGE Area High School defense will be facing a DuBois squad that put up 90 points during a game against Meadville earlier this season.

gone just nuts over a game like this.” Really. Other than that game, DuBois was an earthly 5-4 this season, but the Beavers are obviously a team that scores a lot and gives up a lot. They gave up 69 in the loss to

there were more than 2,000 yards of total offense and it wasn’t over until 11 p.m. The DuBois Courier Express said at the time that watching the game was like being in the Twilight Zone, and Meadville head coach Ray Collins said, “All the old-school coaches would have

catches for 362 yards and two touchdowns. None of that was a misprint. This isn’t a misprint either: DuBois lost the game by 17 points. That’s right, the final score was Meadville over DuBois, 10790. It was decided in regulation,

Karns City, 63 to Cathedral Prep and 56 to Conneaut Area, but they also come into the SC game with wins in four of their last six games. DuBois biggest win was a 55-0 blowout of Bradford on Oct. 16. The Beavers can run the ball — they get 147 yards per game on the ground — but that is just a diversion for them. Led by sophomore quarterback Matt Miller, DuBois puts up 387 passing yards per game. Miller completed 193 of 306 passes for 3,553 yards and 32 touchdowns this season. Against Meadville, he was a laughable 31 of 55 for 787 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he also had two interceptions, so bad on him. Junior Braden Paulinellie leads the team in rushing with 833 yards on 127 attempts and 13 touchdowns, while the aforementioned Reed is only the third best DuBois receiver with 856 yards on 42 catches. Senior Dante Dawson leads the team with 68 catches for 1,228 yards and nine touchdowns, and he is followed by Zach Sloan who has 905 yards and seven touchdowns on 47 catches. State College, especially over the final three games, has played exceptional defense while its offense has been mostly error-free and efficient. Looks like the Little Lions will have to bring all of that — and perhaps more — if they are to get past the Beavers.

Bellefonte girls come up short in 1-0 loss to Central By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

ALTOONA — The Bellefonte Lady Red Raiders knew going into the District 6 Class AA soccer finals against undefeated Central that they would have to play a near flawless game. Any lost opportunities, mistakes or even unpredictable bounces could spell disaster in their first appearance in a district championship game. Unfortunately for the Raiders, a missed chance in the first half and an unfortunate late-game deflection were all that Central would need to conclude a razor-thin, 1-0 victory and claim the District 6 trophy. In a match that was otherwise virtually even, two plays made the difference for the Lady Dragons. The first happened in the 23rd minute when Central was called for an infraction in the box, and Bellefonte senior Madisen Paige was awarded a penalty kick. Paige’s attempt to put the Raiders into the lead sailed just over the crossbar, and the game remained scoreless. It remained that way, with both teams attacking but unable to break through, until the 69th minute. With Central operating in the Bellefonte end, Central midfielder Hannah Johnston secured a loose ball to the left of Bellefonte goalie Nicole Peggs. Johnston was closely marked, but she nonetheless turned and attempted a shot. Instead of taking a direct path, the ball deflected high off the Raider defender and floated over the outstretched arms of Pegg and into the goal. The score was all that Central needed.

The Dragons went all defense and held off Bellefonte over the final 11 minutes and claimed the win. “We played Central three times now,” Bellefonte coach Stacey Miller said, “and it’s been 2-1, 3-2 and now 1-0. It’s been a one goal game every time and tonight it was back and forth and it could have gone either way. “I thought the girls came in strong. We possessed, we were winning 50-50 balls. One ball doesn’t go your way, and it’s an unlucky night.” Fifty-fifty would be a fair way to describe the entire game. Central began on the offensive with four good chances in the first 10 minutes. The best was a header by Olivia Smith that bounced off the crossbar, but Bellefonte held and went on the offensive. The Raiders controlled the rest of the half. Central goalie Maddie Bartek made three saves after Paige’s penalty shot that kept the score tied. One was on a shot from the right side by Morgan Brooks in the 30th minute, and two were on shots by Paige in the 33rd and 35th minutes. The second half was the opposite. Bellefonte controlled the opening minutes — with three more saves by Bartek — but things began to turn after the 55th minute when Central had three chances within five minutes. Finally, in the 61st, Smith was fouled in the box and awarded a penalty kick — and a chance for her team to break out in front. But her kick also sailed high like Paige’s, and the teams remained scoreless. “The two missed penalty kicks did not surprise me in such a big game,” Miller

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BELLEFONTE’S MADISEN PAIGE takes a shot against Bald Eagle Area earlier this season. The Lady Red Raiders lost in the District 6 Class AA title game to Central, 1-0. said. “There were a lot of nerves out there, a lot of adrenaline. So for them to go up and over was not surprising.” After Smith’s penalty kick, it appeared as if Bellefonte had weathered the storm, but eight minutes later, Johnston put in her sudden goal. From there, the Raiders tried desperately for the tie, but Bartek was up to the challenge. She made three saves down the out

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Bellwood-Antis blanks P-O in season finale, 42-0 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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PHILIPSBURG — Philipsburg-Osceola finished its football season Nov. 6 at home against Bellwood-Antis in a game that matched two teams moving in different directions. While the Blue Devils were pointing toward the District 6 playoffs with their convincing 42-0 win over the Mounties, P-O was enduring the final loss in its second consecutive winless season. The Blue Devils scored three quick first quarter touchdowns — two within the first four minutes of the game — and then added another three in the second quarter to take an overwhelming 42-0 halftime lead. Brendan Kowalski caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Jarrett Taneyhill, Jake Burch ran for three scores, and linebacker Duke Brunner made it 42-0 with a 49-yard fumble recovery return just before halftime. With the clock running after the break, Bellwood held off the Mounties to record the shutout and chalk up its seventh win of the season. “We have been more balanced in our run and pass this year,” B-A coach John Hayes said. “The quarterback has done a good job, the receivers have done a good job, so we’ve gone to that and it’s been good for us.” Bellwood-Antis went almost immediately to its air attack to start the game. After two short runs, Taneyhill found Kowalski all alone along the right sideline for a 45yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Less than two minutes had run off the clock. On P-O’s first subsequent play from scrimmage, the Mounties committed their first of four turnovers in the game when quarterback Jake Anderson and running back Ty Laird miscommunicated on a handoff and Bellwood recovered. Four plays later, Burch took it in from the 4, and the Devils were in control after just four minutes of play. “That’s the name of the game,” Philipsburg-Osceola coach Mike Soyster said. “If you have two turnovers more

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PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA’S Matt Johnson finds a hole during the Nov. 6 game with Bellwood-Antis. The Mounties lost, 42-0. than the other team, you have an 80 percent chance of losing, I think the statistics are. The key to the game is holding on to the ball.” “I know they (P-O) have been struggling with that,” Hayes said, “and it has a double effect — positive for you and negative for the other team. I always say that turnovers are good, but you have to capitalize on them. They have to end up in a score, which we did.” P-O fumbled twice more before halftime. One led to a nine-play, 59-yard B-A drive that ended with a 33-yard touchdown catch by Kowalski, and the last one bounced

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into Brunner’s hands just inside the left sideline at midfield. By the time Brunner crossed the goal line, it was 42-0, and the Devils all but sewed up the win. “We lost three games,” Hayes said, “all to very good teams, but they are all going to be good now. “We just have to strap it up and get as best prepared as we can and play as hard as we can and see where the chips fall.” For P-O, which piled up more than 250 yards of offense despite the shutout, it was another difficult ending. But according to Soyster, the Mounties never lost their enthusiasm or effort throughout the season. “These guys are a class act,” he said about his players. “I know how they hold themselves during school, during practice, during games and after the games. “The seniors came to practice, every single practice, and they worked hard and the younger guys followed and came in and played hard. To do that and not to have the success in the win and loss column is something they will always have with them. “You keep working, and you learn how to deal with these things, and eventually good things happen.”

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Red Raiders send seniors out in style with victory By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — Neither team had a postseason to play for, but when Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Area meet on the gridiron, that hardly matters. After a tight first quarter, Bellefonte started clicking on all cylinders and routed the Eagles, 43-7, Nov. 6 in the annual Curtin Bowl game at BEA. The Red Raiders (3-7) once again won the county, picking up wins over Philipsburg-Osceola, Penns Valley and BEA. “We played a sloppy first half,” said Bellefonte head coach Shanon Manning. “But once we got going, it got going well.” The Red Raiders ran the ball extremely well, racking up 369 rushing yards in the contest. Austin Jackson, Tyler Kreger and Dillon Kephart were the workhorses for the Red Raiders. While BEA held them in check for the first 12 minutes, that wasn’t the case over the final three quarters. “They executed well,” said BEA head coach Ron Hoover. After a scoreless first quarter, the Red Raiders finally hit paydirt when Kephart took a screen pass and went 22 yard for the first points of the game. The score capped a five-play, 74-yard drive. The extra point was no good and Bellefonte held a 6-0 advantage. On their next drive, the Red Raiders scored again. This time, it was Kreger, who broke loose for a 9-yard TD run. The two-point conversion was good and Bellefonte held a 14-0 edge. The Red Raiders held a two-touchdown lead at the intermission and came out of the locker room looking for more. Kicker Cody Allison recovered his own onside kick to start the second half. “That was huge, just huge. It’s 14-0 and you’re one play away from it being a one-possession game. We came out, looked at the personnel and decided it was a good opportunity for us,” Manning said. After that, Jackson broke loose for a 48-yard touchdown run. A two-point conversion extended the Red Raider lead to 22-0. According to Manning, he didn’t expect his squad to be able to pick up chunks of yardage. “If you watch (Bald Eagle Area) on tape, they’re pretty stout against the run, particularly up the middle. We didn’t know if we could run the ball. They put a lot of guys in the box and they have some very athletic kids, some great ath-

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State was just two thirddown plays away from its biggest win of its season Nov. 7. First, facing third and 1 with a one-point lead and fewer than three minutes left, the Nittany Lions failed to convert with a Saquon Barkley wildcat run getting stuffed in the backfield. After punting to the Northwestern, the defense managed to force a third and 15, but gave up a 23-yard reception that set up the game-winning field goal. The loss puts Penn State at 7-3, 4-2 Big Ten, and likely ended any outside chance of the Nittany Lions disrupting the three-man race to the top of the Big Ten East between Ohio State (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten), Michigan (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) and Michigan State (8-1, 4-1 Big Ten), or an appearance in a New Year’s Six bowl. Another win this season may be in doubt for the Nittany Lions, who host Michigan before traveling to Michigan State for the regular season finale. It also likely spells another season without appearing in the AP Top 25 or College Football Playoffs Top 25. But Penn State will appear in a bowl this season. Entering a bye week, here’s a look at Penn State’s updated bowl projection through Week 10 of play in college football: ■ ESPN’s Brett McMurphy Penn State vs. USC National University Holiday Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, ESPN ■ ESPN’s Mark Schlabach Penn State vs. Georgia TaxSlayer Bowl, EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla., Noon, Saturday, Jan. 2, ESPN ■ SB Nation Penn State vs. Ole Miss, TaxSlayer Bowl

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Penn State loses to Northwestern after rally By BRIAN SANDALOW The Associated Press

EVANSTON, Ill. — The Penn State Nittany Lions began the difficult finishing stretch of their season. They came nine seconds from a victory and couldn’t hold on without one of their stars. Jack Mitchell’s 35-yard field goal with nine seconds left gave the Wildcats a 23-21 win Nov. 7 over the Nittany Lions. Saquon Barkley ran for 120 yards and had two scores. The second, with 12:22 leftm gave the Nittany Lions a 21-20 lead after trailing 20-7 at halftime. They had a chance to take more time off the clock, but Barkley was stopped short on a third and 1 at his own 15 with 2:25 to go, giving Northwestern the ball back. Christian Hackenberg and the Nittany Lions offense struggled, which led to the end of their two-game winning streak. Hackenberg was under pressure for much of the day and went 21 of 40 for 205 yards with an interception. “We were able to fight back, but at the end of the day they were better than us today,” Hackenberg said. “You’ve got to give them a lot of credit.” Carl Nassib’s sack of Zack Oliver with 14:50 left in the game gave him 15.5 this season to set a single-season Nittany Lions record. But that moment might have been costly for Penn State because Nassib wasn’t on the field for the Wildcats’ final drive because of an injury. “Obviously, the guy’s leading the country in sacks,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. “All-time sack leader in school history. Not having him out there is significant.” The game began a tough stretch for Penn State (7-3, 4-2 Big Ten). After playing Northwestern, the Nittany Lions have a bye and then wrap their season with a game at home against Michigan, and then visit Michigan State. They didn’t start that stretch successfully. “We weren’t able to play winning football at the end of the game,” Franklin said. Northwestern did, and it got a key contribution from somebody who had struggled earlier. Even though he had missed two field goals and an extra point, kicker Jack Mitchell still had the confidence of coach Pat Fitzgerald. And Mitchell justified that faith when it mattered the most. “I’ve got great confidence in Jack,” Fitzgerald said. “I had full confidence he was going to make that kick. He’s pretty good.” Northwestern (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) had to win with Oliver,

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PENN STATE running back Saquon Barkley tries to avoid a tackle during the Nittany Lions’ 23-21 loss to Northwestern Nov. 7. who had only appeared in three games this year prior to the Penn State meeting. He passed for 111 yards and threw an interception, but led Northwestern’s key final drive. Penn State pulled to within 20-14 with 5:04 left in the

third when receiver Geno Lewis hit DaeSean Hamilton for a 32-yard score. The drive was aided by a pair of 15-yard penalties, including a roughing the kicker call on a punt against Warren Long that returned the ball to Penn State.

PSU football: Consider this, in fairness … By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — I recently wrote a column describing what I believe a perfect Penn State program under James Franklin would look like. A place where talent is the reason the Nittany Lions win, rather than a program that is driven by the Xs and Os of a 60-minute chess match. While both are required, it certainly appears that the preferred recipe is to have two parts talent and one part coaching. Nov. 7 was an example where the tables needed to be turned, where coaching, rather than overwhelming talent, was going to help guide the Nittany Lions to a win. As a result, it would be easy to come to the conclusion that I’m trying to suggest Penn State is better off when Franklin and company don’t have to coach. Or, rather, Penn State is better off when the Nittany Lions have to rely on the talents of Saquon Barkley instead of the decision making of John Donovan.

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Handing out the grades: PSU vs. Wildcats By BEN JONES

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EVANSTON, Ill. — A closer look at the grades following Penn State’s 23-21 loss to Northwestern Nov. 7 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

OFFENSE: C+

This comes down to how you look at the game. On one hand, it was a horrible first half of football for Penn State that saw the Nittany Lions gain 22 yards in the first quarter and Christian Hackenberg complete one of 10 to start the game. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions scored 14 straight points in the second half and were reasonably more efficient in the final 30 minutes of play. If you’re going to knock a team for playing poorly, some credit is due to that same team for turning around in the same game — especially against a pretty good Northwestern defense. Saquon Barkley was his usual self, to the point you have to wonder where Penn State would be without him. He had two touchdowns and 120 yards rushing. Geno Lewis threw maybe the best pass of the day to DaeSean Hamilton for a score and Hackenberg was significantly better in the second half. Barkley surpassed 100 rushing yards for the fourth time this year, the second best effort by a Penn State freshman. D.J. Dozier had five in 1983. Hackenberg did toss his first interception in 203 attempts and the offense only converted four of 17 thirddown attempts. Penn State has converted more than four third downs only once in the last four games. That’s where the grade takes a hit: An ugly first quarter, way too many three-and-outs and very little momentum until the wheels started turning in the second half. Penn State may have still been in the game and even had the lead, but this game would have been a blowout

DEFENSE: C

Penn State picked up six sacks as Carl Nassib broke the Nittany Lions’ single-season mark with 15.5 on the year, but that was the high point. The Nittany Lions held Northwestern scoreless in the second half until the final 10 seconds, but there were a lot of yards to be had in the meantime. A total of 396 yards isn’t horrible, but considering it was a low-scoring game with Penn State’s offense not doing much for long periods of time, it wasn’t an ideal day for giving up big gains. Six third-down conversions on 17 attempts was not so much a bad figure as it was the timing that Northwestern was able to convert, including a few third-and-longs late in the game. Austin Johnson posted a career-high 10 tackles. His previous best was nine stops, which he accomplished three times, most recently against Maryland on Oct. 24. Holding a team to 23 points is not bad in conference play, but the defense looked spent, didn’t play well and gave up some poorly timed big gainers. Couple that with a handful of dropped interceptions, including a game winner, and it’s hard to go above average, especially with how well this unit can play. Credit to Jason Cabinda for hanging on to a bobbled ball for a key pick. Penn State has 10 straight games with at least two sacks, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and tied for No. 2 in the FBS.

SPECIAL TEAMS: C-

Tyler Davis made his extra points and Koa Farmer had a nice return. Other than that, a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Northwestern after Penn State cut the lead to a one-score game hurts this grade. It would be one thing if Penn State was asking Davis to directionally kick, but according to coach James Franklin,

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he was just kicking and they were directional kicks as a result. In short, they were just all bad kicks. Daniel Pasquariello had nine punts for a 41.6-yard average, while Chris Gulla added two more of his own. Both did their jobs and no Wildcat returner had more than a 6-yard return. All in all, punting wasn’t great in terms of the optics, but the results were good enough that this is probably Penn State’s best special teams unit. Bad kickoffs and a 96-yard return touchdown kill this grade, especially in a game so low-scoring for so long. The timing of the return was almost as bad as the kick itself.

OVERALL: C-

If Penn State wins this game, the conversation is about the comeback and being 8-2. But, Northwestern was nearly as bad as Penn State and both teams made mistakes and costly errors. Barkley was outstanding in the fourth quarter, but he was nearly the only one. The line between good grades and bad grades is a thick one, and even in victory they may not have been much better. PSU, from page 29 a single play from being 8-2, despite a lot of reasons they shouldn’t be. If you want to talk about failure, go talk to the early 2000s. Consider this, in fairness. Franklin came to Penn State and inherited a roster that didn’t even have enough depth to hold the kind of practices where first-team players were challenged. Championship teams aren’t created by first-string players, they’re created by entire team depth. That’s on the practice field and that’s when someone needs a break in the third quarter. Penn State’s defense doesn’t lead the nation in sacks because of a few players, it leads the nation in sacks because Carl Nassib doesn’t have to play every drive and “second team” players can come in and play just as well. Franklin came to Penn State and inherited a roster that was one of the youngest and most inexperienced in college football. While that excuse doesn’t last forever, it is still no less true. Where Bill O’Brien had a team of veterans, Franklin has a team full of players learning on the fly. In the case of Troy Reeder that has been a positive; for Paris Palmer it has been an emotional up-and-down season. In 23 games at Penn State, Franklin has lost nine, the same number that O’Brien lost in 24 games. Of those nine losses, O’Brien fell just three times by a touchdown or less. So far, Franklin has lost five games by seven or fewer points. Franklin has lost three times to Top 15 teams and five times to Top 25 teams. Twice to Ohio State, once on the road at night in the Big House. Three times in the game’s final minute of regulation. All in all, Penn State is usually beating the teams it should and losing to the teams it shouldn’t beat. Not a horrible starting point. Franklin hasn’t been perfect, but that’s a high bar to begin with. And, so, every fan and onlooker is forced to make a choice. Are five losses by less than a touchdown the sign this staff can’t get over the hump or close out games? Or, is Penn State really the program everyone says it is — one recovering and building, one that can’t just flip the switch overnight? The answer is somewhere in between. If you’re winning in the final minute of regulation, it shouldn’t be impossible to survive another 59 seconds. Time management has to improve; saying things haven’t been an failure is not the same thing as saying they’ve been perfect. At the same time, nearly all James Franklin’s big losses in the box score have come against teams that should have done exactly that. In some circumstances, like this year against Ohio State, the final score fails to tell the tale of how long the game was truly still a game. Assuming that Sandy Barbour isn’t going to fire Franklin after Year 2 — which, spoiler alert, she isn’t — Penn State fans are left waiting for the variables to change. The talent and the assistants: One of those things is guaranteed to improve. The other can only be speculated on. Whatever the case might be, Penn State isn’t far off from something better. And in fairness, all things considered, Franklin and company haven’t been that bad in the first place.

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Family Matters

Kids with certain symptoms should not attend school It’s that time of year where runny noses, coughing and sharing germs become the norm. It’s not uncommon for children to have a half-dozen colds or illnesses throughout the school year, but as a parent, knowing when to keep them home can be tricky. While it’s ultimately a decision that should be made on a case-bycase basis, there are a few scenarios in which a child should not go to school: ■ Fever Children with fevers greater than 100.4 degrees should not go to school. Once your child has a fever, he or she should be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. ■ Vomiting Caryl Waite is a certified physician Children who are assistant with vomiting should not Mount Nittany go to school. Your Physician Group child can go back to Pediatrics in school when he or she Boalsburg. has not vomited for at least 24 hours. ■ Diarrhea Any child with loose stool that occurs

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more than four times in a 24-hour period should stay home until the frequency slows down. ■ Pink eye Children with redness of the eyes, plus drainage from one or both eyes, should not go to school and should not return until they have been treated with antibiotic drops for 24 hours. ■ Cough Kids who are continuously coughing should stay home from school. Frequent coughing makes it impossible to pay attention, distracts other children and potentially spreads infection in the classroom. ■ Strep throat Children with diagnosed strep throat should stay out of school until they have received antibiotic treatment for 24 hours. Symptoms of significant sore throat, fever and swollen glands warrant a trip to the pediatrician to check whether it is strep or a virus causing the sore throat. Children can go to school with a cold (upper respiratory infection), as long as they do not have a fever and are not coughing too frequently. Teach your kids to use tissues, cough and sneeze into the crook of their arm and wash their hands frequently. Sinus infections and ear infections are not contagious, so kids can go to school with them if they are feeling OK. If you are ever in doubt about sending your child to school, getting an evaluation

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IT’S NEVER a good idea to send a sick child to school. When dealing with illness, fluids and rest are the best way to get healthy. by a pediatrician can help you decide what to do. On days when sickness strikes at the last minute, consider using a walk-in service, such as the one available at Mount

Nittany Health-Boalsburg, 3901 S. Atherton St. in State College. This service, for minor injuries and illnesses, is open 8 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, with no appointment necessary.

Suggestions of how to give more for less this holiday season The holidays are a great time to shower friends and family with wonderful gifts. As you check off your holiday shopping list, remember that even small gifts can add up quickly to cost a bundle. With these helpful tips, you may be able to give more for less this holiday season: ■ Holiday thank-you gifts Little gifts for the kids’ teachers, the neighborhood mail carrier, your favorite hairdresser and office co-workers can add up to some big expenses. Gift cards are a special way to show your year-round appreciation and you don’t have to spend much to make an impact. Consider giving gift cards for a popular restaurant, retail store or coffee spot. Adorn the gift card with a unique ornament or decoration to add some extra holiday flair. ■ Stocking stuffers After the large items are purchased, don’t forget the stocking stuffers. With nearly limitless possibilities, consider fun items such as lip gloss, hand cream and travel-sized toiletries for those on the go. For kids, think about small toys,

mini coloring sets and yummy holiday treats including candy canes and chocolates. Add in little everyday items, such as gloves or a pair of patterned fuzzy socks. The stocking is a fun part of the holiday tradition that doesn’t have to drain your budget. Discount retailers have a wide variety of stocking stuffer essentials at great prices for every member of the family, including the family pet, often for $1 or less. ■ Gifts from the heart Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the one you make. Fill a fun candy jar with holiday sweets, such as individually wrapped mints and chocolates, and then finish it with a coordinating ribbon and gift tag. You can also give someone a stress-free supper with a homemade soup in a jar mix. Purchase canning jars and fill with dried soup ingredients, including beans, pasta and spices, to make a tasty DIY gift. Decorate the jar with ribbon and use the gift tag to include cooking instructions on the back.

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FUSE Productions presents classic Sondheim musical By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — FUSE Productions will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the classic musical comedy based on the works of Roman playwright Plautus. The show runs through Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center. The show is a bawdy and hilarious take on Roman farce, with all its confusion, slamming doors and mistaken identity. The musical was written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by the great Stephen Sondheim. The show will be directed by Emmy Frank in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Fine Arts in directing degree from Penn State. “This is different for us because the show is the master’s thesis for directing candidate Emmy Frank,” said Richard Biever, artistic director for FUSE Productions. “FUSE was asked to produce this show to help alleviate the School of Theatre’s production schedule. Emmy Frank’s choice was ‘Forum’ and I couldn’t be more pleased.” Biever explained that “Forum” has not been presented in this region in many years. “I am interested in doing most of Stephen Sondheim’s works over the next few years. ‘Forum’ is, in my opinion, the greatest musical farce ever written. There

are at least four big laughs on every page of the script.” Biever noted that the rehearsal process has been pure joy since the cast is so talented. Leading the cast is Jonathan O’Harrow, who plays the manipulative Pseudolus, a role originated by Zero Mostel on Broadway. “Knowing that great performers like Zero Mostel and Nathan Lane have played the role is intimidating, of course,” said O’Harrow. “But I am encouraged that there are different ways to portray the character. This means I am free to work with the director and my castmates to create a version of the character that works for us.” O’Harrow has enjoyed the entire process of creating the show. “I love new experiences. And working with FUSE productions for the first time has been great. I loved working with our director. She is the perfect example of what a director should be. She has a clear vision but is open to suggestion and collaboration.” O’Harrow encourages audiences to come to the Downtown Theatre Center prepared to laugh. “The pace of this show is insane,” he said. “So, just keeping up energy is a challenge. Also, because the show is such a farce, it’s a challenge to not let the characters become too broad and unbelievable. Although the situations are ridiculous, the characters have to remain grounded in reality — at least a little bit.”

ALEX DORF plays Miles Gloriosus in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Jimmy Bonilla, Carly McCann and Connor Jones are soldiers in the musical, currently showing at Penn State Downtown Theatre Center.

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Penn State Centre Stage partners with Big Ten on new play UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Centre Stage has partnered with fellow Big Ten Conference schools to commission, produce and distribute new plays in an effort to create exciting and empowering roles for young women. The program’s first commissioned work, “Good Kids,” is written by Naomi Iizuka, one of the nation’s most acclaimed young authors and the head of playwriting at the University of California San Diego. Provocative and stunningly current, “Good Kids” explores the very public and unsettling aftermath of a sex crime and its cover-up. Who’s telling the truth? Whose version of the story do you believe? And what does that say about you? Directed by Holly Thuma and choreographed by Michele Dunleavy, Penn State Centre Stage will present “Good Kids” Monday, Nov. 16, through Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Pavilion Theatre. “The chairs of the Big Ten theater programs meet annually, and three years ago we agreed to pool our resources to commission a new play each year to create roles for the many talented young women in our programs (dramatic literature being traditionally dominated by male roles),” said Dan Carter, director of Penn State’s School of Theatre. “We have attracted exciting playwrights to our cause, as audiences will see in our production of ‘Good Kids’ by Naomi Iizuka, the first such play in this series.” “I am happy and honored to have been given the opportunity to direct ‘Good Kids’ for Penn State Centre Stage,” said Thuma. “I wish I did not have to say the play is as timely as it is, however, issues of sexual assault are center stage on campuses all across the country, and many people are sincerely seeking solutions to this problem. I believe the arts can be a profound catalyst for social change, and I am hopeful that this production of ‘Good Kids’ and

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ALICIA CAMPBELL, a junior at Penn State, will play the role of Chloe in the Penn State Centre Stage presentation of “Good Kids” opening Nov. 16 at the Pavilion Theatre. The production is part of an effort to raise awareness and combat sexual violence. its associated events will engender much needed meaningful discussion in our Penn State community.” The show previews at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 18. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 30 and Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $18 for evening performances, $16 for preview/matinee shows and $12 for Penn State students with a valid student ID. An opening night dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Faculty Staff Club in the Nittany Lion Inn. The cost is $45, which does not include a show ticket but does include transportation to and from the show. A cash bar will be available beginning at 5 p.m. for those attending the

dinner. For additional show information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theatre.psu. edu. Tickets are also available at Penn State Tickets Downtown, the Eisenhower Box Office and the Bryce Jordan Center, or by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTSTIX. Generous student and group sales discounts are available. In an effort to raise awareness and combat sexual violence, Penn State is also producing events in association with the performances of “Good Kids” to address the matter. “Good Kids” audience members are invited to attend an informative panel discussion after each performance (except the matinee on Dec. 5). The panel discus-

sions, which are being organized by the Commission for Women’s Personal Safety and Sexual Assault Awareness committee, will be held in the Pavilion Theatre immediately following each performance and will last approximately 30 minutes. Every panel discussion will be led by a moderator and will feature three or four panelists from three main groups: victim advocates, such as the Center for Women Students and Counseling and Psychological Services; law enforcement/student conduct; and student groups, such as Sexual Violence Prevention & Awareness and Peers Helping Reaffirm, Educate, and Empower. Additionally, a number of Penn State colleges and organizations have partnered to produce a conversation about the subject matter in “Good Kids” via the College of Arts and Architecture’s Salon Conversations series. Led by Susan Russell, associate professor of theater and 2014-15 Penn State laureate; Nancy Schwartzman, filmmaker and founder of Tech 4 Good LLC, creator of the Circle of 6 app; and Theresa K. Vescio, associate professor of psychology and women’s studies, this event is free and open to the public. It will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Health and Human Development Building. Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the lobby. Penn State collaborators for this event include the colleges of Arts and Architecture, Health and Human Development, Communications and the Liberal Arts, and the Center for Student Conduct, Center for Women Students, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. For more information, contact Wilna Taylor, student engagement coordinator, at wjt5122@psu.edu, or Angela Smith, assistant to the student engagement coordinator, at ajf7@psu.edu.

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AROUND & IN TOWN

Enjoy area’s upcoming entertainment offerings As hard as it is to believe, Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away. While you might be busy on Black Friday, there is plenty of time between now and then to check out arts and entertainment offerings in the Centre Region. Here’s a closer look at what’s on the horizon:

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■ Janise Crow is a mixed-media jewelry artist with a number of collections, all consisting of one-of-a-kind designs. Many of her designs use a multitude of techniques blended with various media from several eras. Crow’s work will be displayed in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus through Sunday, Dec. 6. Crow started making jewelry — wire-sculpted pendants and beading collections — in 2007. From there, she expanded to work with artisan aluminum, which uses recycled soda cans, and modern vintage and sentimental Kristin Consorti jewelry, which incorporates recycled is an arts and jewelry components and highly colentertainment intern for the Centre lectible vintage costume jewelry. ■ Fraser St. Gallery is presenting County Gazette. “Wild” through the end of November. Email her at correspondent@ The exhibit features original artwork centrecounty by Dave Hammaker, Tommy Grieco, gazette.com. Dalissa McEwen Reeder, J. Harlan Ritchey, Margaux Wolszczan, Jeni Kocher Zerphy and Evgeny Zheka.

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■ The second annual Blue and White Blues Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at The State Theatre. Come celebrate one of America’s most enduring musical forms with performances from national, regional and local talent. Bringing the blues to the heart of State College will be Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Felix & The Hurricanes, Jackie Brown & The Gill Street Band and Triple A Blues Band, plus more acts to be announced. Join The State Theatre for an evening of music and soul, in celebration of a genre that has spurred creativity in music over many generations. ■ Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, directed by harpsichordist Jeannette Sorrell and accom-

panied by soprano Amanda Forsythe, will perform “The Power of Love” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Schwab Auditorium. The concert will explore love, angst and revenge in arias by George Frideric Handel and concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. The program will also feature Sorrell’s acclaimed arrangement of Vivaldi’s “La Folia,” which the orchestra performs from memory.

EVENTS

■ Women of the Centre region and beyond are invited to join Global Connections on a journey around the world while relaxing and having fun. “Women’s International Night: Women of the World Coming Together to Share and Enjoy Culture” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at Minitab in State College. Enjoy henna handpainting, international finger foods and drinks, hands-on crafts, international dancing and music, a silent auction, friendly people and more. To purchase tickets for $50, contact Global Connections at (814) 863-3927 or gc-cc@psu.edu. ■ Taste of the Town, in its 17th year, supports Centre County United Way partner agencies that provide programs focusing on improving access to education, income and health. This year event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at The Penn Stater. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of 10. In keeping with tradition, there will be live entertainment, complimentary wine and spirits sampling, interna-

tional cuisine from the area’s finest restaurants and silent and live charity auctions. For reservations, call (814) 238-8283.

FARMERS MARKETS

■ The season is coming to an end. Check out a local farmers markets before it’s too late. State College Farmers Market, on Locust Lane, is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bellefonte Farmers Market, located on Dunlop and West Lamb streets, is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The North Atherton Farmers Market, in the Home Depot parking lot in State College, is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of these markets will begin to close for the season Saturday, Nov. 14.

MOVIES

■ Mount Nittany Health is partnering with the Jana Marie Foundation and other local organizations to present “She’s Crazy: Mental Health and Other Myths,” written and performed by Sherry McCamley and Cathy Springfield. Mental health was one of the six community health priorities identified by Mount Nittany Health’s community health needs assessment. According to The Sappy Critic, this cabaret performance about mental health “ ... is one of the most moving things I’ve seen on stage this season.” Entertainment, Page 34

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Vienna Boys Choir to perform at Eisenhower Auditorium UNIVERSITY PARK — The world-famous Vienna Boys Choir will present “Christmas in Vienna” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presentation will feature Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces and holiday favorites. The program includes Claudio Monteverdi’s “Ave Maria,” Franz Schubert’s “Serenade,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Praise the Lord” and Aria No. 20 from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Holiday carols include “Joy to the World,” “Feliz Navidad,” “Jingle Bells” and “O Holy Night.” “The Vienna Boys Choir is a world treasure, not just an Austrian one,” wrote a Salt Lake Tribune reviewer. Indeed, members of the choir come from various countries in Europe plus the United States, Ireland, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. The choir is the modern-day version of an ensemble established by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. He chose singers from throughout the empire to provide accompani-

ment for Catholic masses. Throughout the centuries, the choir has worked with renowned composers, including Mozart, Anton Bruckner, Johann Joseph Fux, Antonio Salieri and Heinrich Isaac. Before they became celebrated composers, Schubert and Jacobus Gallus were members of the ensemble. The organization’s 100 choristers — ranging in age from 10 to 14 — are divided into four ensembles named for Austrian composers associated with the choir’s history. The Mozart choir, led by choirmaster Bomi Kim, will perform at Penn State. Kim is the first woman and the first Korean to guide one of the choirs. Tickets are available online at www.cpa. psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets also are available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

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WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@ centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, Attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Meeting — Calvary Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250 University Drive, State College. Visit www.life recoverystatecollege.com. 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 the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State

College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. 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. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College.

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Email nvwn@yahoogroups.com. Community meal — A free hot meal will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com. Performance — Jazz artist Jay Vonada and his duo play from noon to 2 p.m. every Sunday at The Deli, 113 Heister St., State College. Call (814) 237-5710.

LIMITED-TIME EVENTS

Children’s activity — There will be a preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays throughout November at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout November at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Toddler story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Book Babies will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. And, a preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout November at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N.

Entertainment, from page 33 The film will play at The Attic at The State Theatre Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. and

Front St., Philipsburg. “Mother Goose on the Loose,” a baby story time group, will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. There will also be elementary-level activities from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Event — The annual Penn State vs. Michigan State Blood Challenge hosted by the American Red Cross will be held through Thursday, Nov. 19, at various locations across the University Park campus. Visit www. redcrossblood.org. Performance — FUSE productions presents the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 13, and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 863-0255.

UPCOMING THURSDAY, NOV. 12

Lecture — “The Science of Learning Science” will be presented by Dr. Jackie Bortiatynski at 6 p.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College. Call (814) 234-0200. Event — A Women’s International Night will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m at Minitab, 1829 Pine Hall Road, State College. Visit www.international.psu.edu/gc. Concert — “Partners in Music,” a collaborative concert between Penn State and What’s Happening, Page 35

7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9, with an additional $1 ticketing fee, and are available by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

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What’s Happening, from page 34

Fire Company Social Hall and Friendship Community Center, 38 Locust St., Beech Creek. Call (814) 360-0603 or (570) 9622866. Event — The Centre County Community Super Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. Visit www.theccchs.org. Concert — Scottish fiddler Hanneke Cassel, along with cellist Mike Block and guitarist Keith Murphy, will peform at 5:30 p.m. at the Center For Well Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. Visit www. acousticbrew.org. Concert — Bluegrass band Freakwater will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 3498850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net. Concert — The Penn State Glee Club will perform at 8 p.m. at the Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Visit www. pennstategleeclub.com.

local schools, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Park Forest Middle School, 2180 School Drive, State College. Call (814) 865-0431. Concert — The funk band Lettuce will perform from 8 to 11p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

Event — The Penn State University Cycling Club will be holding its fourth annual “Cranksgiving Food Drive” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen Street Gates, State College. The club will also be providing minor bike maintenance starting at 9:50 a.m. Call (814) 861-6615. Open house — There will be an open house for the State College Friends School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1900 University Drive, State College. Visit www.scfriends. org. Lecture — Museum curator Joyce Robinson will present “Abstract Thinking: Esphyr Slobodkina and Ilya Bolotowsky” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672. Concert — Scottish fiddler Hanneke Cassel, along with cellist Mike Block and guitarist Keith Murphy, will perform from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Music Building I, Room 110, University Park. Call (814) 865-0431.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Concert — The eighth annual Harry Smith Festival will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www. elkcreekcafe.net. Event — Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 2:45 p.m. at 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College. The public is welcome. Call (814) 238-2024. Concert — The Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir will perform from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 8650431.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

Event — The “One Stop Shop” Holiday Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beech Creek and Blanchard

MONDAY, NOV. 16

Event — The Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights will host a Q&A with State College Chief of Police Thomas King from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.pennstatelaw.psu.edu/ practice-skills/clinics/center-immigrantsrights. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — The First Step of Starting a Business” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Concert — The Centre Dimensions Jazz Ensemble will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 865-0431.

TUESDAY, NOV. 17

Event — The Centre County Government Planning Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-6791. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — Research to Start-Up” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Concert — Apollo’s Fire will perform “The Power of Love,” a series of operatic works from Handel and Vivaldi, at 7:30 p.m. in Schwab Auditorium, Pollock Road, University Park. Visit cpa.psu.edu/events/ apollos-fire. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — Energize Your Business’ Social Media” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at

the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Concert — New York City-based trumpeter Andy Kozar will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 865-0431.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

Concert — University of Michigan piano professor Logan Skelton will perform from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 865-0431. Concert — String quartets from the School of Music will perform from noon to 1 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672. Workshop — A “Mommy and Me” jewelry-making class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Makery, 209 W. Calder Way, State College. Visit www.themakerypa. com. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — Cash Flow” will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu. edu. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — Optimize Your Website 1” will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Workshop — “Global Entrepreneurship Week — Optimize Your Website 2” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Willard Building, East Pollock Road, State College. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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