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Despite sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures, Bellefonte held its annual Victorian Christmas celebration over the weekend. The Gazette captured images from the special event. Check them out in our special photo spread. Pages 31, 32

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Amid budget limbo, students play waiting game By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The effects of the state budget impasse are being seen throughout Pennsylvania, especially in the education sector. A handful of western Pennsylvania school districts might stay closed after Christmas break. Schools statewide have borrowed almost $1 billion to survive the budget stalemate. And at Penn State, students counting on state grant money for student aid won’t receive those funds until there’s a budget, leaving the university to foot the bill in the mean time. According to a press release from the Penn State Office of Student Aid, there won’t be any state grant funds for students until a budget is passed. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency typically disburses those funds to help pay tuition — or other expenses like books and housing if a student has a full scholarship — but it cannot dole out any money without a state budget to fund the agency. Keith New, a spokesperson for the PHEAA, told WPSU that it is up to individual schools to determine how they will handle the situation as they await a state budget.

“The schools have an idea of what they can expect when the funds arrive, but each school has to decide how they’re going to handle the delay based on their own resources,” New said. Penn State has decided to allocate funds to the students’ bursar accounts temporarily, essentially acting as a placeholder until the actual state grant aid can be disbursed. Approximately 15,000 Penn State students were expecting a total of $26 million in state aid before an email from the university informed them of an outstanding balance on their account. That email, which went out automatically, was not meant to ask the students to take on the burden of paying the gap in their tuition caused by the budget impasse. The university will front that money in the mean time, and a message is on the Office of Student Aid’s website explaining the situation. “Students may notice PA State Grant funds appearing as a credit on the bill but not disbursing into the student bursar account,” the office said. “If you have been awarded a PA State Grant and are expecting a refund, you could be impacted by this funding delay. “We are committed to ensuring that no student who receives a Pennsylvania State Grant is harmed financially while the state budget is finalized,” the office added. “Once

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BUDGET PROBLEMS: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, shown here during the Capitol’s tree lighting ceremony, and the Legislature are wrangling over a spending plan. the Pennsylvania state budget is passed, final state grant award amounts will be determined and funds will be released.” The budget, which is nearly six months past its due date, is still being worked on

by state legislators. Gov. Tom Wolf is pushing for a tax increase that would fund increased education spending, but state Republicans are fighting him and his party on that and plenty more.

Having a ball: Gearhart shows passion for teaching, basketball CENTRE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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SALES COOL: Chris Byrnes shops for a hat and gloves in Appalachian Outdoors in downtown State College on Dec. 15. “It’s a little warm for that today, but it’s going to get cold soon,” Byrnes said.

Warm weather affecting December shopping trends By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The above-average temperatures this fall might be another piece of evidence for the global-warming argument, but for businesses it has not been such a bad thing. It is no surprise people are more likely Opinion ............................ 9 Health & Wellness ..... 10, 11

to spend time out and about when temperatures are comfortable. A new AccuWeather and Withings study found that people prefer weather between 60 and 69 degrees Fahrenheit. This study also found that people take an average of 860 steps, or 14 percent Warm weather, Page 8

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BELLEFONTE — Inside the auxiliary gymnasium at Bellefonte Area High School, head girls’ basketball coach Adam Gearhart watches as his team runs a drill. Not satisfield with the end result, Gearhart makes the Lady Raiders run it again. It’s tough to be a perfectionist and coach high school basketball, but Gearhart is making it work. Gearhart will be the first to admit that he never expected to be coaching a girls’ basketball team, but here he is, entering his second season at the helm. “I never expected this … absolutely not,” Gearhart said with a laugh. “Especially varsity. Once I got into coaching, I didn’t think I’d want to coach above the junior high level. I never thought I wanted to be a head coach, but here I am at the top of the program. Sometimes I think, ‘How did I get here?’” But take a few minutes to watch Gearhart with his squad and it’s not hard to figure out how he wound up on top. He loves to teach and has a passion for the sport. Put those two qualities together, and it’s a tough combination to beat. Gearhart is a fifth-grade teacher at Sports ......................... 25-28 Around & In Town .... 34, 35

Pleasant Gap Elementary School. He said that teaching and coaching are very similar in nature. “If I’m teaching reading, I’m putting readers with the same abilities together so that they can help each other, push each Gearhart, Page 7

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DOUBLE DUTY: Bellefonte Area High School girls’ basketball coach Adam Gearhart is in his second season guiding the Lady Red Raiders. He’s also a fifth-grade teacher at Pleasant Gap Elementary.

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Front and Centre DOG SHOW: A “Strike A Paws” fashion show was held at the State College VFW. A total of 12 dogs took part in the show and were clad in a variety of costumes. Page 13 IN THE GAP: This week’s community profile focuses on Pleasant Gap, which is located just outside State College and will be celebrating its 170th birthday. Page 17-18

WHERE TO WORSHIP: Once again, the Centre County Gazette has a complete listing of holiday services in the area. Pages 23, 24 ON A ROLL: The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team took care of business against Wisconsin on Dec. 13 at the Bryce Jordan Center, winning by the score of 36-7. Page 26

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STATE COLLEGE Borough council discussed changes to the 2016 proposed budget during its Dec. 14 work session. The proposed budget currently provides funding for 61 police officers.

Council discusses officer cuts, revised 2016 budget By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — In a Dec. 14 work session, State College Borough council again opened up the conversation about downsizing the police force in the 2016 budget. The operating budget, as it was originally proposed on Oct. 23, cut funding for three officer positions, which are all currently vacant. That would bring current funding for 63 officers down to 60 officers for 2016. Following council’s recommendations after a Dec. 7 public hearing where many residents objected to downsizing, borough staff made several changes to the budget, including increasing police personnel funding. The revised budget allows for 61 police officers or about $80,000 in additional police funding compared to the original proposed budget.

“I’m really happy with the idea that we can go ahead and fund another police officer,” said councilmember Cathy Dauler. “It shows that we are responding to legitimate concerns.” If the police force drops from 63 to 60 officers, State College Police Chief Tom King said he projects the department would lose about 15 seconds on top-priority response time. King has provided the borough with information supporting the need for up to 69 officers. Many residents at the meeting told council that more police on patrol makes a difference in moving along crowds and preventing minor violations. “For violent crimes we have too many police, but that is not what our community expects,” King said. Centre County is ranked as one of the safest communities for its low rates of Council, Page 6

Christmas decorations stolen By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — It might be the Christmas season, but it seems that some people are feeling like Scrooges this time of the year. A group of four girls was spotted stealing Christmas decorations in downtown State College Dec 4. According to a press release from the State College police, the group of young females was seen leaving the area of the Shandygaff at around 11:30 p.m. The four girls then allegedly took Christmas decorations from the front of Looks Hair Design, located at 228 E. Calder Way. They were then seen crossing Beaver Avenue and heading south on Locust Lane toward the Highlands neighborhood. Police ask that anyone who may have information regarding this incident contact them via phone at (814) 234-7150, by email or by submitting an anonymous tip through their website.

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Sounds of “we are” ring out on Broadway By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Fresh off a successful performance at 54 Below, a supper club in the heart of New York’s Broadway Theater District, a revue produced by Mike Karns is coming to The State Theatre at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The show includes performances by four Penn State musical theater graduates who are currently appearing on Broadway. For The State Theatre performance, the revue also will include performances by current students in the program and local performers from Happy Valley. Karns said local high school and middle school students will be part of the show, as well. Karns, who is president of the School of Theatre Alumni Group, is passionate about celebrating the many talented students who have helped make Penn State one of the most prolific programs in the nation. “This is an opportunity for us to show-

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Arboretum holds annual Winter Celebration By SAMANTHA BASTRESS

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UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 1,000 students and community members flocked to University Park Dec. 11 for the second annual Winter Celebration at Penn State University’s Arboretum. The Arboretum was strung with lights of all colors throughout the Children’s Garden, the Overlook Pavilion and the main garden path. Guests roamed throughout the gardens and enjoyed the holiday decorations, including handmade ornaments created by local preschool and elementary students. The Children’s Garden also featured a large fir tree that filled its picturesque Glass House. In addition to the scenery, there were live performances from two of Penn State’s most popular a capella groups. The Hi-Lo’s, a men’s a cappella group

comprised of nine members of Penn State’s Glee Club, returned for this year’s celebration and sang both carols and traditional songs. The co-ed a cappella group the Pennharmonics also performed carols, along with modern pop and folk pieces. Free hot chocolate was distributed throughout the evening courtesy of Webster’s Bookstore Café. “This is our way of celebrating the winter season and the holiday season with the whole community and we’re so thrilled to have so many students and so many folks from the local community here with us tonight, even on what’s almost one of the darkest nights of the year and one of the shortest nights of the year,” said Shari Edelson, coordinator of the event. “That so many people would come out to be outdoors together is really wonderful.”

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YMCA Christmas program helps less fortunate By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — For the last 35 years, area children in need have enjoyed a happy holiday season thanks to the dedication of a handful of volunteers and a caring Philipsburg community. “We’re growing each and every year,” said Judy Sinclair, an employee of the Moshannon Valley YMCA who began organizing the YMCA Christmas Program back in 1980 with the help of then-Executive Director Keno Beezer. “Last year, we helped out 207 families, and this year, we have 216 on our list. Those numbers show how much this program is needed in the area.” According to Sinclair, the program took root in the early 1980s when a local cable company gathered gifts for needy children; however, once all the gifts were gathered, the cable company was unsure what to do with the toys. She said they contacted Beezer. “He immediately jumped at the opportunity,” said Sinclair. “He took all the gifts and delivered them himself. He enjoyed doing it and we stuck with it.” Now, each year beginning in September, Sinclair begins receiving referrals from local teachers, church groups and even neighbors. “We need to make sure the families referred to us all meet the income requirements for the program,” said Sinclair. “If they are involved in the school backpack program or receive assistance from LIHEAP, we know they qualify. If they aren’t a part of either of those programs, we have to dig and do our research.” She said once a family is deemed eligible, she will contact the parents of the children to find out their needs. “I want to know what they need, and not what they want,” said Sinclair. “We gather sizes for boots and coats, and we also ask what the child’s interests are. If they like art, we look for art supplies. Some like baby dolls. Others like toys and games. But, their needs are the most important, and we try to encourage people to buy gifts in regards to that rather than just buying them a bunch of toys.” Once the family interview is complete, Sinclair makes up paper slips each containing the first name of a child, as well as the child’s clothing sizes and interests. These slips are then given to the hundreds of community organiza-

tions and residents who purchase clothing and gifts for the children. “We’re very fortunate to live in such a generous community,” said Sinclair. “A lot of individuals help with the program, but several local organizations also step up and take names from me.” She said this year, for example, the local Catholic Church is helping 75 families and the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale took 50 families from the list. Clothing, gifts and toys begin arriving at the YMCA in late October and continue to come in through midDecember. Each day at the YMCA, a handful of volunteers sets up a table in the lobby to wrap the gifts. Recently, six truckloads of toys and gifts were delivered to the former Philipsburg-Osceola Junior High School, where they soon will be distributed. “This program is important because there are so many children and families in the area that just aren’t in the financial position to have a happy holiday season,” said Sinclair. “We hope we can relieve some of this pressure by helping out, and so far, I think we have. Although there’s a little more than 200 children on our list, we’re helping more than 500 people through the program every year.” In addition to the childrens’ gifts, the YMCA also collects food for family baskets so each family has a quality Christmas meal. The local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation donated nearly 40 turkeys this year, and the prisoner group known as Journey for Change at SCIHoutzdale made a hefty monetary donation that will be used to purchase more turkeys. Other donations allow the YMCA to purchase 10 pounds of potatoes for each family, and the P-O school district holds several holiday band and chorus concerts with the price of admission being nonperishable food items. All these donations are also given to the YMCA’s Christmas program. “We really have a lot of fun doing it,” said Sinclair. “It sure is a lot of work, but we know we’re doing something good. That’s what keeps us going. I think this is one of those programs that have stood the test of time, and will continue to be a necessary program in the Philipsburg area for many years to come.” Sinclair noted the program has expanded in recent years. Now, families in the West Branch and Moshannon Valley school districts are involved in the program.

G. KERRY WEBSTER/For the Gazette

VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN busy wrapping gifts for the annual Moshannon Valley YMCA Christmas program. The program will help more than 200 families this holiday season. Pictured, from left, are volunteers Judy Silver, Millie Gallaher and Carmen Davis.

“We have a great, caring community,” said Sinclair. “And, we have great volunteers that make this program work. I feel lucky to be a part of it.” The Moshannon Valley Branch of the Centre County YMCA will continue to collect donations for next year’s program. For more information, contact Sinclair at (814) 342-0889.

Bill overhauling state, school pensions hits homestretch By MARC LEVY The Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Republican lawmakers’ long-sought legislation to overhaul pension benefits for Pennsylvania state government and public school employees received what could be its final changes Dec. 15 before it becomes law. One change to the bill would help lawmakers keep their existing pension benefit. Several amendments in the House State Government Committee followed the Senate’s passage last week of a compromise bill that would create a mandatory 401(k)style benefit for future hires, combined with a traditional pension benefit that is halved.

The committee vote was party line, with Republicans framing it as a step toward limiting the potential to roll up more pension debt, even if there is no guarantee that the proposed new plan ultimately will be less costly. “That’s where we’re shifting risk to say, ‘You spend a little bit more now to set up the other plan, but it shifts the risk so you don’t have these unfunded liabilities to the same degree that you have them now in the future,’” House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe said. About one-third of the states already administer a mandatory or optional 401(k)-style retirement benefit for employees, according to the National Association of State Retirement Administrators. Critics said the plan envisioned by the bill would be administratively complex and maintain the potential for underfunding by not shifting to a full-blown 401(k)-style benefit. Democrats, who had opposed a move away from the traditional pension benefit plan, criticized the bill as committing no money to pay down the state’s approximately $55 billion pension debt. State pension officials had estimated that the Senate’s legislation, before House changes, would save about $2.5 billion over 30 years on payments totaling nearly $200 billion. Some of those savings stem from proposed new limits on current employee benefits. But those savings could be wiped out if labor unions follow through on threats to sue over the constitutionality of reducing benefits for current employees.

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Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to sign the bill as part of a wider budget agreement that guarantees a record spending increase for public schools. Sen. Pat Browne, who authored the pension legislation in a compromise with Wolf’s office, said the Senate would have to discuss whether to accept the House’s changes. One House amendment would help ensure that lawmakers and other elected officials get to keep their existing pension benefit, and allow all public employees the opportunity to join the proposed new retirement benefit plan. The Senate had initially sought to push elected officials into the proposed new plan upon re-election. But House officials raised questions about the provision’s legality. To address those protests, the Senate created a provision to allow elected officials to opt out of the new plan, and back into the existing plan, after re-election. House members on Tuesday changed it to allow themselves, as well as all other elected officials and current public employees to voluntarily opt in to the proposed new plan. Another House amendment would remove the Senate’s proposal to artificially lower next year’s state pension obligations by about $170 million. Payments are already scheduled to rise next year by hundreds of millions of dollars as the state continues to make up for skipped payments in past years. Browne said he wants to hear from House leaders about where they will find the money to accommodate that change.

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Barron: No place for hate at Penn State University By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron penned a strongly worded letter addressed to the university community Dec. 8. In light of some national conversation on race, religion and ethnicity, Barron reminded the Penn State community that the university is meant to be a nondiscriminatory and welcoming environment for people “from all walks of life.” While the letter did not cite a specific, it came on the same day it was reported that a Penn State student was charged with felony ethnic intimidation. Barron said the Penn State community’s diversity is a strength that exists “at the core of what makes Penn State great.” “We are here to learn from and about one another; our diversity is critical to the education of our students, broadening their exposure to people from very different perspectives, economic and racial backgrounds, and international viewpoints,” Barron said. “Indeed, it is our obligation as a great university to build bridges of understanding and to help the world to recognize and celebrate the intrinsic value of every person.” Barron also took the opportunity to remind people of resources available, from university police to a service that exists to report bias at Penn State. Here is the letter in full: Dear Penn State Community, As the fall semester comes to a close, we in this country find ourselves in the midst of an ongoing national conversation focused on important issues of race, ethnicity, religion, intolerance, hate and discrimination. These are critical issues that touch all of our lives, as Penn Staters and as Americans or as visitors to the U.S. I

wish to take a few moments now to underscore Penn State’s steadfast commitment to maintaining an open and welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff from all walks of life, and to remind you of available resources and support. Last year, more than 14,600 of you shared thoughts about the values you feel are at the core of our community. Your feedback both during the survey and in subsequent town hall meetings forms the foundation of the Penn State Values. Though no society is free of discrimination, hate speech or intimidation, you have spoken clearly about the high value you place on community, respect, integrity and responsibility, as well as excellence and discovery. At the center of all of these is mutual respect for one another. Our diversity as a University community is a key strength. It is at the core of what makes Penn State great. We are here to learn from and about one another; our diversity is critical to the education of our students, broadening their exposure to people from very different perspectives, economic and racial backgrounds, and international viewpoints. Indeed, it is our obligation as a great university to build bridges of understanding and to help the world to recognize and celebrate the intrinsic value of every person. There is no place for hate, overt or subtle, at Penn State — such actions do not represent our mutually held values. Any violence that causes physical or emotional harm to any individual harms our entire community, too. It takes the commitment of all Penn Staters to maintain an open and caring environment. It is in that spirit that I remind you of the following resources: ■ Students, faculty, staff and other members of the community should report crime to police by calling 911 or by using the online crime reporting form at http://

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PENN STATE president Eric Barron addressed the Penn State community with a letter that said the university is meant to be a nondiscriminatory and welcoming environment for people “from all walks of life.” www.police.psu.edu/psu-police/reportcrime.cfm. ■ To anonymously report an act of hate or intolerance, any member of the community can visit Penn State’s Report Bias website, at http://equity.psu.edu/reportbias. ■ Those who feel they are threatened also can contact Penn State’s LGBTQA Student Resource Center; the Office of Student Conduct; the Multicultural Resource Center or the Affirmative Action Office. Resources also are available through Counseling and Psychological Services for those who wish to talk.

■ Finally, those who feel they’ve witnessed or experienced an episode of intimidation, discrimination or other ethical violation in the workplace or classroom can file an anonymous report with the Office of Ethics and Compliance hotline, either online or by phone at 800-560-1637. No community is immune from these issues. Yet I continue to be impressed on a daily basis at the leadership shown by our students, faculty and staff who are committed to bettering society. Sincerely, Eric Barron President, Penn State

Fired fencing coach settles lawsuit against Penn State By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State University announced Dec. 11 that a lawsuit filed by a former employee has been resolved, but provided no detail on the settlement. “Penn State and Coach (Emmanuil) Kaidanov are pleased to announce that the parties have amicably resolved their differences and the civil action by agreement has been dismissed,” the university said in its statement.

Kaidanov was fired by the university after a 31-year career heading the Nittany Lions fencing program, a tenure that included 12 national championships and four NCAA Coach of the Year nods. He was suing the university for damages and reinstatement to his old job, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated after being accused of retaliation against an employee. In February 2013, a university staff member reported she saw a female fencer holding a marijuana joint. It was later determined to be a rolled up piece of athletic tape, and the student

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athlete passed a drug test. Kaidanov admittedly approached the staff member at a later date and expressed that he was upset she did not come to him first. According to his termination letter sent by then-Athletic Director David Joyner and athletics integrity officer Julie Del Giorno, this incident was considered a retaliatory action against an employee, which is grounds for firing. While the university called that an act of

retaliation, Kaidanov said in his complaint that he was obligated by Penn State policy to “ensure that each individual is treated with fairness and provided with the optimal opportunity to excel.” It was a surprising personnel decision when Kaidanov lost his job in August 2013. A total of 28 fencers won individual national titles during his 31 years at Penn State and he was widely considered to be the best fencing coach in the country.

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Ski slopes to stay closed through holiday season By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Local skiers can cross out skiing from their list of holiday daytrips, unless they plan on traveling to the Rocky or Cascade mountains. That’s right, after warm and dry weather the past couple winters, the West Coast is finally taking the lead as one of the top ski destinations this season much thanks to this year’s El Niño. “El Niño tends to bring more stormy weather to the West Coast, and so far, it has not disappointed,” said Michael Spagnolo with Penn State Campus Weather Service. As for East Coast skiers, they aren’t off to such a lucky start with another delayed winter in store this year. The average snowfall for December in Pennsylvania is about 8 inches, but so far the Mid-Atlantic has seen dry and unseasonably warm weather. In State College the average temperature high so far this December is about 46 degrees — about 8 degrees above average — said Shane Kearns, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in State College. Some cold air will move in the weekend of Dec. 19 and 20 with a chance of lakeeffect snow showers in the State College area, Kearns said, but it will warm back up at the start of the new week. And winter isn’t likely to shape up to be much of anything until at least mid-January, Spagnolo said. Isolated days of cold air could kick off 2016, but no prolonged period of below-freezing temperatures or heavy snow are expected until later in January. “In the short-term it’s going to remain tough for local skiers,” Spagnolo said. Council, from page 2 murder, robbery and aggravated assault, but King said it is “off the charts” when it comes to violations such as public urinations. While State College’s population has

“There will be a lack of natural snowfall and a lack of prolonged freezing temperatures for snowmaking.” Tussey Mountain Ski Area in Boalsburg is still closed and with the way the rest of December is panning out, the slopes aren’t likely to open until after the holidays, putting the ski lodge behind its Dec. 26 opening last year. It needs to be 28 F or below to make fake snow, said Sue Matalavage, the general manager at Tussey Mountain. The colder weather expected during the weekend could let the ski resort get the beginning of its fake snow base, but it won’t yield three solid days of snow-making necessary to get the slopes open. “All is not lost! Winter can last well into March and even early April here in central Pennsylvania, so there is plenty of time for winter to be saved,” Spagnolo said. “The coldest air last year did not arrive until February.” All it really takes for slopes to get their snow-making up and running are a few cold shots and snow showers, said Spagnolo’s colleague and president of Penn State Campus Weather Service Ryan Breton. But determining how much snow Pennsylvania might get is a much tougher question. Some forecasters are predicting that January and February will be much colder and potentially snowier, said Kyle Imhoff, the acting Pennsylvania state climatologist and an instructor at Penn State. “Given the mild start to December, ski resorts will have a difficult year if this does not pan out,” Imhoff said. Typical El Niño conditions push storms up along the East Coast, resulting in wetter-than-average-conditions along coastal areas and more uncertainty for areas stayed relatively constant at about 42,000, local resident and president of the Highlands Civic Association Susan Venegoni told council the new downtown developments and increase in population density are a reason to increase police funding. “If we lose these police officers now, we

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THIS PHOTO, taken in Dec. 2014, shows a closed Tussey Mountain Ski Area in Boalsburg. The MidAtlantic saw the same delayed start to winter last year as it is this year. farther inland, said Joel Gratz, the founding meteorologist at the snow forecasting company OpenSnow. The snow’s consistency also impacts skiers — whether it’s powdery or slushy. There is a higher chance of storms to have mixed precipitation types this winter, which doesn’t mean the fresh, powdery snow that skiers love so much. In any case, it may be too soon to tell exactly what the second half of winter has in store, so local skiers shouldn’t be too quick to write off planning a mid-winter trip to

the Boalsburg slopes. But for those looking for a much longer road trip, meteorologists seem to have consensus when it comes to the West. Gratz said the Pacific Northwest and parts of Colorado, New Mexico and Tahoe are good options for the holiday skiing. The southwestern U.S. to California should see above-average snow through the entire winter. “That’s the nature of the business when you depend on the Mother Nature,” Matalavage said.

won’t be able to get them into the budget later,” she said. “I think adding two officers would be better than one.” Council recommends 65 officers as an appropriate number, according to Borough Manager Tom Fountaine. However, he said the borough could not financially support that many officers. Council also discussed how the borough would balance the budget if it authorizes funding for 61 officers with the revised budget also reflecting a $15,000 decrease in revenue in police fines. But staff answered that problem, at least for this year, in the revised budget by reducing costs for the on-street meter project by $100,000 using an internal fund the borough will pay back in a one- to two-year period. Council members Theresa Lafer and Peter Morris both said they were concerned the revisions don’t solve the issues by any long-term means. “It may not be a bad one-year fix,” Morris said. “I am for this, but I think we should realize that council next year at this time might be sitting here in the same place with the same problem again.” James Rosenberger was the sole council

member to support the original 60-officer proposal. He said increasing police expenditures would not allow council to address tax increases. “If we can save those funds that we were talking about, I think we could get away with a 1-mill increase instead of the 2-mill increase,” Rosenberger said. Some residents and council members said the borough should look to Penn State for further contributions in the future, although the county does already have an in-lieu agreement with the university to provide for various cost impacts. “I think we do need to get creative and understand who uses the police services,” said council member Evan Myers. The budget also calls for the elimination of funding for a number of other positions, including a housing specialist, a public works foreman and three engineering interns. Council member Sarah Klinetob noted that before thinking about adding more than 61 officers, council should consider that cuts were made in other departments she described as both understaffed and potential revenue sources. Council will vote on adoption of the 2016 proposed budget Monday, Dec. 21.

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Gearhart, from page 1 other. In basketball, it’s the same thing. You try to put the girls together who are going to push each other,” Gearhart said. Gearhart noted, though, that there are times when you have to put everyone in the pot together. “Ultimately, you want everyone to get better, so there are times when you work with the whole team. It’s just like working with your whole class,” Gearhart said. One sign of a good coach is how much his players respect him. Two of the Bellefonte Lady Raiders best players said that “Coach G” is one of the best. “I think he’s great, I love playing for Coach G,” said Mara Dreibelbis. “He’s like my favorite person. He’s really intense and he always pushes you to do your best at practices and at games. He knows what to say when you’re upset — even outside of basketball.” Senior Jess Book echoed those sentiments. “He’s always there for you, and he’s always pushing you to do your best,” Book said. “He knows basketball extremely well and he conveys it well to us. We have very intense practices, but he makes us love basketball. I love playing for him.” For Gearhart, it was a long and winding road to the classroom and the hardwood. He grew up in Philipsburg and graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School. He played football until a neck injury permanently sidelined him from the gridiron. However, he continued to play basketball. From there, he attended Slippery Rock University and majored in journalism. For nearly a decade, he worked as a sports writer/page designer for the Centre Daily Times in State College. At age 30, he went back to school at Lock Haven University, earning a degree in education. Gearhart continued to work at the CDT in the evenings while pursuing his teaching degree during the day. Upon graduation from LHU, he worked as a substitute teacher during the day before landing a full-time position at Pleasant Gap. He’s been there for eight years. “The staff gets along great (at Pleasant Gap). We back each other, we help each other out when we need it. You have your

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Broadway, from page 3 “The stars of this show have cleared their schedules and called out of shows to be part of this concert in January,” said Karns. “These Broadway performers believe in the importance of the bond between School of Theatre alumni and current students and community members. When given the opportunity to come back to their alma mater to share their gifts, these artists were willing to do whatever necessary to make it happen.” As a graduate of the program, Karns seeks to help it continue to produce graduates who move quickly into professional careers. “I believe that the Penn State School of Theatre is beginning an important new chapter in our trajectory. We have an active, growing alumni base reaching out to give back to the program that helped shape them,” said Karns. “We have initiatives like our STAGES (School of Theatre Alumni Giving Experience to Students) summit each spring that brings alumni and friends back to State

College for talk backs and master classes. We have an innovative leader and driving artistic force in the newly appointed head of musical theater … . The Penn State School of Theatre is, without question, the preeminent collegiate program in CAROLINE the nation, and I just BOWMAN want to let everybody know about it.” Karns himself is growing a professional career on Broadway. His most recent credit is as co¬producer of “Allegiance,” the Broadway musical that captures the trials of actor George Takei, whose family was was forced into a Japanese internment camp during World War II. In addition to Takei, the show stars the legendary Lea Salonga, who was the original “Miss Saigon” on London’s West End and eventually on Broadway.

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JEFF MOORE, of Dubois, shops in Appalachian Outdoors in downtown State College on Dec. 15. Warm weather, from page 1

equipment store in downtown State College, are waiting anxiously for the colder weather to kick in before their sales suffer. “A lot of winter still has yet to come and we’re standing ready for that,” said store owner Geoff Brugler. “The last two winters started late but came on strong.” While Brugler said the recent aboveaverage temperatures have some impacts on sales, he said the store has diverse merchandise preventing it from taking too hard of a hit. While 60 percent of the store’s sales take place during the fall and winter, the store also sells off-season equipment such as water bottles, backpacking equipment and sandals. “State College is fortunate because there is a strong local community and people that like to shop at local businesses and shop downtown,” Brugler said. “We’re still able to maintain a certain level of business because of the loyalty of people in this area.” Once Tussey Mountain Ski Area opens for the season, Brugler said he expects sales to increase, especially in the ski shop with more tuning, repairs and waxing jobs. Other businesses have watched the warmer weather coincide with a drop in sales. Ticket sales for The State Theatre’s annual screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” have dropped this year compared to past years, but assistant director of the theater Karen Gregg said sales should go up when temperature highs drop into the 30s on the weekend of Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20.

fewer steps, when it drops below 15 degrees. The further temperatures are from the preferred range, the fewer steps people take. “Some like it hot, some like it cold, but most of us were just born to be mild,” according to AccuWeather’s website. Temperatures so far this December are falling about 8 degrees above the 38-degree average for this time of year, said Shane Kearns, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in State College. And nothing screams nice weather better than ice cream. Sales are up 40 percent at the Dairy Queen in State College from this time last year, said manager Rodney Kennedy. The manager at Bill Pickle’s Tap Room said the restaurant and bar’s sales are also trending well so far this December. But, he said he could not determine whether that is because of the warmer weather or the end-of-semester hurrah. State College is a bit different from other towns. Even if temperatures do stay above average through the rest of December and into January, which they are likely to do, most students leave a chunk of central Pennsylvania winter behind them as they head home for winter break. “Sales are always up now, but once Friday rolls around, everyone will leave downtown and this whole town will empty out,” said Steve Huber, owner of Yogurt Express. Other stores, such as Appalachian Ski and Outdoors, an outdoor clothing and

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COUNCIL DISCUSSED accepting the building at 131 W. Nittany Ave., which the school district currently owns. Council agreed that it would not be feasible for the borough to accept the building.

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STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough council agreed during its Dec. 14 work session that it is not feasible to accept the structure located at 131 W. Nittany Ave. that the State College Area School District has offered to the borough. The school district intents to retain the land, but has offered the building to the borough or another interested non-rofit for relocation. Public works staff investigated the possibility of relocating the building but found that it would be impractical with the current right-of-ways. The building is 60 feet wide according to borough documents, but the streets needed to move the building have 50-foot right-of-ways. Including the temporary easements and removal of trees that the borough would have to undertake to move the building, public works staff estimates the cost of the project at $350,000. “I do believe in preservation when possible, but I do not think it is possible in

this case,” said council member Theresa Lafer. “There is no logical way to move this building. Sawing it down the middle and moving it in two 25-foot sections is not a possibility.” The wood structure and brick exterior of the building make it not feasible to dismantle and then reconstruct. The borough could also not determine any parcels that it owns that could incorporate the building. At the work session, council member Evan Myers raised some concern about liability if the property is in a historic register. Borough manager Tom Fountaine said there is no present indication that the building is on any register or has any historical significance, but that if there were it would still not prevent the district from demolishing it. “The greenest solution to a building project is to retain the building you have and re-purpose it,” said council member James Rosenberger. “It’s clearly not, in my opinion, in our interest to move the building and that is the only option they are giving us.”

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skilled leader. An autocratic leader. Factions within the group. A climate that makes it not OK to disagree. And so we sit on our hands. People put forth “safe” ideas that align with the leader or the group’s perspective. Those who have creative ideas or perhaps even the right solution to the problem shift uncomfortably in their seats, and sit silently. Rather than seeking the right answer, we fall into the trap of groupthink. Trump’s outrageous statements and positions serve a purpose. He is pulling people out of their comfort zones and getting people to talk — including our political candidates and our elected officials. For decades, our government has moved in the direction of financial irresponsibility, crippling debt and waste, and different standards for some Americans over others. Movement on issues like immigration, abuse of social support programs, affordability, and integrity in how to address health care, to name just a few, has been imperceptible — regardless of the political party in power. Campaign promises to change things in Washington (or in Harrisburg) eventually just flatten into versions of the same, just from different faces. Conflict and disagreement, if managed appropriately, are not only healthy but expected. In Bruce Tuckman’s forming-storming-normingperforming model of group development, we learned that to be the most productive, we have to go through some discomfort, disagreement and noise. Trump is providing some of that discomfort. It’s hard not to notice that, as his rhetoric intensifies, the responses and campaign platforms and presentations of candidates both Democrat and Republican are becoming more energized and their ideas and solutions are becoming more creative. The safe and “same old-same old” campaign promises have not and will not have an impact on many of the serious and potentially dangerous issues that our country is facing. Trump’s extremist views seem to be forcing other candidates to respond, and they are responding with greater creativity. As the media and the public continue to give Trump’s outrageous behavior and his ridiculous statements the reinforcement of attention and press coverage, we should remember that conflict and disagreement can help us come to great solutions.

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Take time to prepare for a safe, healthy winter RICH KELLEY

When the body temperature begins to fall, the body begins to shiver in an effort to produce more body heat. However, when the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body temperature falls faster than the body is able to produce body heat, hypothermia develops. Hypothermia is a condition where the body temperature drops to 95 degrees or lower. As a person becomes hypothermic, it begins to shunt blood away from the surface, or the skin, toward the body core in an attempt to keep the essential core organs warm. Signs of hypothermia include shivering and exhaustion, confusion and fumbling of hands, slurred speech or memory loss and drowsiness. Treatment includes getting the person to a warm environment quickly. Remove any wet clothing from the victim and dry the victim as necessary and use a heating blanket if available. (Warm beverages can help, but only if the person is coherent enough to swallow.) Call 911 or seek medical attention as soon as possible. â&#x2013; When snow is falling, think twice be-

STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Although weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very lucky to have a mild fall season, many of us are holding our breath knowing the extreme cold and winter precipitation will soon start. Before the snow piles up around us, keep in mind some tips for dealing with the cold. â&#x2013; Always dress for the weather. Layer clothing so that you can adapt Rich Kelley is a to different environclinical supervisor ments. During exat Mount Nittany treme temperature Medical Center. events, remember that exposed skin can be compromised in minutes. The bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Every personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body works hard to maintain that temperature.

fore grabbing a shovel. Prior back problems may be made a lot worse by shoveling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a bad idea to check with your physician to see if there are any special precautions you can take for your own safety. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like you are able to clear your walkway or driveway, then hire someone to do it for you or ask a friend or neighbor for help. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shame in knowing your physical limits and asking for help. â&#x2013; Make sure home heating systems are running smoothly. Check to confirm that all combustionbased devices in the home are vented in accordance with manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recommendations. Carbon monoxide is the odorless, colorless gas that is extremely hazardous at relatively low concentrations. Store flammable and combustible liquids appropriately, not inside of occupied spaces. If burning wood in a fireplace or insert, make sure the flue is clean and free of obstructions. Check and test all smoke alarms. Also, invest in weather protection in

areas such as windows and doors where heat is lost. Materials such as plastic wrap and insulation boards are available to help minimize the heat loss. And, make sure all water services are protected and any outside faucets have been drained to prevent freezing. â&#x2013; Make sure vehicles are well maintained and stocked in case of an emergency. To protect your vehicle, test water and coolant for freeze-protection characteristics and add antifreeze if indicated. Always try to maintain at least half a tank of fuel so that if a road temporarily closes or weather changes you are prepared. Place a blanket, thermal socks and gloves in a preparedness pack inside your vehicle. â&#x2013; Take care of pets and neighbors. Lastly, remember your pets and your neighbors during the cold winter months. Even if the pets normally live outside, bring them indoors during extreme temperatures if possible. Pay special attention to your elderly neighbors, too, making sure their home heating is working properly.

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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Nutrition Habit Challenge 2016, a community-wide wellness initiative, is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 1, and run the entire month. Registration for the event is now open at www.nutritionhabitchallenge.com. Now in its third year, the NHC started in State College and had been available only to residents of Centre County. This year, through the Pennsylvania Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the NHC is now available throughout the state. Participants choose a nutritional behavior they commit to changing. It must be significant enough to positively impact their health, but manageable enough that they can be successful for 29 days. If they are successful for 25 out of the 29 days, they become eligible for a prize drawing that includes a trip for four to Disney World. The NHC was created by Bruce and Kym Burke, owners of One on One Fitness in State College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We created the NHC to educate and inspire members of our community to make better choices not only with their diets, but also their exercise habits and lifestyle choicesâ&#x20AC;? said Bruce Burke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have created a platform to do that, but we need thousands of participants in order to

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DURING NATIONAL Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CPI cosmetology students raised $1,600 by selling T-shirts and baked goods, as well as from contributions from haircuts, stylings, colorings and manicures. All proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Organization. Donning this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T-shirts are cosmetology instructor Linda HeverlyFerenchick and students in her afternoon classes.

succeed in truly impacting our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. If we have 10,000 participants and 20 percent of them have lasting, meaningful change, we have helped 2,000 people live healthier lives. That is the end game.â&#x20AC;? The NHC is being made available throughout the state due to the vision and efforts of Melanie Lynch, a State College High School health teacher and newly elected president of PSAHPERD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a committee member of the Centre County NHC, I saw it making a difference and wanted to create a way to touch more people, particularly children,â&#x20AC;? said Lynch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making the NHC my PSAHPERD presidential project has given me an opportunity to do just that.â&#x20AC;? Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NHC in Centre County had 2,214 participants, including 230 families. State College High School junior Sahar Memari won the Disney trip. Memariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment was to drink half her body weight in ounces of water each day of the challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so thankful and grateful for the opportunity that Ms. Lynch and everyone behind the NHC has provided me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am still practicing my commitment today.â&#x20AC;? For more information and to register, visit www. nutritionhabitchallenge.com.

Program offers developmental evaluations STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When you think of how a child is growing, you notice things such how soon he or she smiles, sits up or rolls over, or how well he or she walks, talks or holds a spoon. Children learn naturally during the early years by doing, watching and being taught how to do things. While all children grow and change at their own rate, some children can experience delays in their development, which a parent or

caretaker may notice. Sometimes this can be cause for concern, and the Centre County Early Intervention Program can help. The program provides free in-home developmental evaluations. For more information on having a child evaluated, contact the Centre County Early Intervention Program at (814) 355-6786 for children ages birth to 3, or (800) 982-3375 for children ages 3 to 5.

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Treating high blood pressure requires individual approach NEIL FOSTER

The large digital display on my blood pressure monitor read “139/76” this morning. I occasionally check my blood pressure at home and this is a fairly typical reading for me. Recently, a story on “NBC Nightly News” about a new study regarding blood pressure caught my attention. The study involved people over the age of 50 whose average systolic blood pressure, or the top number, was between 130 and 180, and who had an increased risk of cardiovascular events due to other additional risk factors. The profile of the study participants fit me to a T, so I decided to take a closer look. Neil Foster is The new study, the Systolic Blood a pharmacist Pressure Intervention Trial, abbreviand owner of ated as SPRINT, made headlines bethe Boalsburg cause the conclusion seemed to conApothecary. He has practiced pharmacy tradict the updated expert guidelines released about two years ago. Those in State College for guidelines proposed a relaxed or high35 years. er systolic blood pressure SBP goal for most adults over age 60 of 150, rather than the previous

Blood drive scheduled STATE COLLEGE — The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, in the ground floor conference rooms at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave. in State College. To schedule an appointment, call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter “Mount Nittany.”

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CONEMAUGH HOME HEALTH in Philipsburg recently partnered with Comfort Keepers for the fourth annual STOP Senior Hunger Food Drive. Comfort Keepers collected nearly 40,000 pounds of non-perishable food items for local seniors in Centre, Blair and Clearfield counties. Pictured, from left, are Conemaugh Home Health’s Juda Harvey, Cathy Cowder and Peg Pelka.

three medications to reach the lower goal while the standard-treatment group required two medications. The sideeffects and complications of drug therapy between the groups were very similar and falls that resulted in injury were the same in both groups, affecting 7.1 percent of participants. There is a useful statistic called the “number needed to treat,” or NNT, which tells us how many people you need to treat to reduce an outcome by one. In SPRINT, the NNT to prevent a cardiovascular event or a death from cardiovascular causes were 61 and 172 respectively. In other words, if you lower your SBP from 140 to 120, you have a 1 in 61 (1.6 percent) chance of avoiding a cardiovascular event and a 1 in 172 (0.6 percent) chance of avoiding death from cardiovascular causes. Those numbers are not nearly as eye-popping as the 43 percent decrease in cardiovascular deaths reported on the news. The NNT stat, along with consideration of one’s overall health status and complicating factors such as diabetes, dementia or osteoporosis, make aggressive treatment of high blood pressure less appealing. The bottom line is, treatment goals of any disease are best arrived at after careful consideration and collaboration with your doctors and family. As for me, losing about 30 pounds would go a long way to improving my readings.

goal of 140. Many geriatric health care experts applauded the relaxed goal, which would likely reduce the number of medications used and thereby reduce side effects and unintended consequences, such as falls caused by too low blood pressure. The conclusions of the SPRINT study seemed to suggest that relaxing that goal was not the way to go after all. SPRINT divided more than 9,000 participants into two groups. The intensive-treatment group aimed for an SBP of less than 120, while the standard-treatment group aimed for an SBP of less than 140. After one year, the average SBP among the intensive-treatment group was 121 compared to 136 among the standard-treatment group. During the three-year follow-up, the group with the target SBP of 120 had a 25 percent lower relative risk of a serious cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke. In addition, they had a 38 percent lower relative risk of heart failure, a 43 percent lower relative risk of death from cardiovascular causes and a 27 percent lower relative risk of death from any cause. “Lowering systolic blood pressure to 120 reduces cardiovascular death risk by 43 percent” is the headline that caught my attention on the news. Why wouldn’t it? However, there are other numbers and factors that should be considered. On average, the intensive-treatment group required

Novel drug approach could improve outlook in high-risk leukemia the one remaining normal Ikaros gene was restored with a novel class of drugs that target a specific enzyme called casein kinase 2 or CK2. CK2 has highly elevated activity in leukemia, as well as in other types of cancers. The researchers found that CK2 directly impairs the function of Ikaros. “Thus, in high-risk B-ALL, we have one copy of Ikaros missing or mutated, while the protein produced from the other copy of the Ikaros gene is not functioning well due to the high level of CK2,” Dovat said. A new drug tested by Dovat and his collaborators inhibits the enzyme. This CK2 inhibitor restored Ikaros function and resulted in a strong therapeutic effect in cancer cells from B-ALL patients. The drug greatly reduced cancer cell proliferation and survival. This is the first time a strategy of this type has been designed for the treatment of leukemia. “The typical therapeutic approach targets proteins that cause cancer or leukemia,” Dovat said. “Enhancing the function of proteins that are fighting leukemia is an approach that is rarely used.” Dovat is now studying the optimal dose for CK2 inhibitors and determining how to incorporate the novel drug into current treatments. “Using our preclinical model, we will determine what existing chemotherapies can be combined with this novel drug type to produce the best therapeutic effects,” he said. In addition to B-ALL, the findings have implications for other types of leukemia, such as acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and other cancers where the loss of Ikaros function plays a role. The researchers plan to test CK2 inhibitors in these diseases. Other investigators on this project were Chunhua Song, Chandrika Gowda, Xiaokang Pan, Yali Ding, Yongqing Tong, Bi-Hua Tan, Haijun Wang, Sunil Muthusami and Mansi Sachdev, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine; Zheng Ge, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine and The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, China; Shantu G. Amin, Dhimant Desai, Krishne Gowda, Raghavendra Gowda and Gavin P. Robertson, Department of Pharmacology, Penn State College of Medicine; Hilde Schjerven and Markus Muschen, University of California, San Francisco; and Kimberly J. Payne, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Calif.

HERSHEY — Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, working with Chinese and American colleagues, have discovered a novel way to enhance and restore cancer suppressor activity in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, resulting in better outcomes in a pre-clinical model of the disease. The finding could pave the way for a new class of drugs for this and other forms of leukemia. B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an aggressive cancer that originates from a type of white blood cell called the B lymphocyte. In the United States, about 2,600 children and 1,900 adults develop B-ALL annually. Thanks to improvements in chemotherapy over the past 50 years, survival rates have improved, but about 1,000 Americans still die from the disease every year, mainly from a subtype called high-risk B-ALL. Patients with high-risk B-ALL are most likely to relapse after treatment. Most of them have one thing in common, according to Dr. Sinisa Dovat, associate professor of pediatrics: impaired activity of a protein called Ikaros that prevents the development and progression of leukemia. “We normally have two copies of this gene in our DNA, but in patients with high-risk B-ALL, one copy of the Ikaros gene typically has been deleted or mutated,” Dovat said. Until now, it was not considered possible to enhance the function of Ikaros if one copy was missing or mutated. Current therapies for high-risk B-ALL are aimed at targeting the pathways that promote rather than those that fight leukemia. Dovat’s team set out to gain a better understanding of how impairments in Ikaros function occur in B-ALL, which they hoped could help them develop a drug to target and improve the protein’s activity. Study findings were published in the journal Blood. First, the research team identified one of the mechanisms used by Ikaros to prevent leukemia. Ikaros’s function is to bind DNA and regulate the activity of a large number of genes in cells. The researchers found that the ability to control gene activity allows Ikaros to act as a master regulator of the function of blood cells. The protein normally keeps blood cells in check, preventing them from multiplying indefinitely. “If Ikaros’s function is reduced or impaired, blood cells escape its control and begin to multiply rapidly, which results in high-risk leukemia,” Dovat said. In the study, functional Ikaros protein produced from

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PSU alumnus offers students personal financial insight UNIVERSITY PARK — One day each semester, Marja Verbeeten, associate professor of hospitality management, invites a guest speaker to her managerial accounting course to demonstrate how the career skills students gain to guide business finances can also be applied to personal financial management. For the past 11 years, Verbeeten has invited Eric Loop, Penn State graduate and associate vice president and financial adviser for Morgan Stanley, to discuss how making sound financial business decisions translates to making sound personal financial decisions. “The goal of the course is to familiarize students with financial decision-making issues, but I would also like students to be well-versed when it comes to their own personal finances,” Verbeeten said. “Most of the students taking the course are juniors and seniors who will have jobs in a few semesters and who will be out in the real world, on their own and without the safety net of parents. Whether they like it or not, they need to know about 401(k) options, personal credit history and personal budgeting.” In November, Loop — who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1982 and a master’s degree in work force education and development in 1996, both at Penn State — joined Verbeeten’s class

to review retirement plan options, credit card management and the significance of a personal credit score. “It affords me the opportunity to engage with a small cross-section of the university’s undergraduate community,” Loop said. “I consider it a small way of giving back to Penn State and there’s a healthy measure of satisfaction in that.” When Loop talks to students about common mistakes with credit card management and introduces them to the concept of a Roth Individual Retirement Arrangement, he hopes students gain a baseline for personal financial planning. “I hope students take away an appreciation for the remarkable leverage that time affords them to accomplish their financial goals and the very real imperative to take responsibility for their financial futures,” Loop said. Afterward, students, who are already using one or more credit cards and realize the “real world” is not far off, said they appreciated the talk that focused on their personal financial futures. “We are learning from a trusted source that has no bias,” said student Julia Finley. “It’s also great to see how what we are learning in class translates easily to the real world.” Student Madeline Fernandez said, “It’s

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ERIC LOOP, a Penn State alumnus, speaks to hospitality management students about making sound financial decisions. definitely helpful because I have credit cards that my parents manage and it’s nice to see what I’ll be dealing with three to five years from now. I really enjoyed this class. It was very intriguing. Right now, I’m more involved in the present. It’s nice to know it’s never too early to start investing in your future.”

Student Dayar Brown-Gurwotiz said, “I took away the importance of maintaining and balancing your credit, which affects your credit score. It was important to hear from another source outside of my parents. It was also helpful to understand retirement plan options and the benefits offered in addition to salary.”

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THE BALD EAGLE AREA cheerleaders were invited to attend the 2015 Cheer Day during the University of Pittsburgh’s football game against the University of Louisville, Nov. 21 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The students attended a clinic to learn game material from Pitt’s cheer and dance teams, lined the streets with Pitt’s marching band to welcome the football team to the stadium and walked in a pregame parade with more than 300 cheerleaders from other local high schools.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State will discontinue credit courses at the Lewistown Center following the spring 2017 semester. The decision to end credit courses at this location was based on decreasing enrollment and declining revenue. The Lewistown Center will remain open as it continues to serve as a community resource for Penn State Cooperative Extension programs and consulting services from the Penn State Small Business Development Center. The students currently enrolled in courses at the Lewistown Center will receive assistance from Penn State to help them with potential paths to degree completion. In addition, current students will be counseled on their options for continu-

ing their education at other Penn State locations if they desire, including online through Penn State World Campus or at the University Park campus. Students will continue to have access to support services, including academic advising, career counseling and financial aid assistance. In July 2011, Penn State’s Academic Program and Administrative Services Core Council asked Outreach and Online Education to carefully review the cost effectiveness of offering courses in Lewistown. The goal of the council was to identify new ways to maintain academic excellence while helping Penn State become a more efficient and effective institution. OOE leadership gave the center additional time to increase enrollments. Current Lewistown Center students can call (717) 248-9618 for further assistance.

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STUDENTS AT Soaring Heights School in State College recently designed an “Advent Around the World” calendar.

School features Advent lessons STATE COLLEGE — The students and staff of Soaring Heights School in State College are learning about Advent celebrations around the world. Staff member Rebekah Laird is presenting “Advent Around the World,” which highlights a different country’s unique celebrations each day, to students throughout the month. The program features 17 countries and

showcases their cultures and histories. Students were issued “passports” and will document what they learn each day. Some of the topics include the Polish Christmas spider, Japanese cakes, English Christmas crackers and the Lebanese grain seed. Following each lesson, students make an accompanying ornament and place it on the school’s Christmas tree.

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Penns Valley pastor writes book about bicycle trip By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — In April 2014, Pastor K.R. Mele and his friend Harold Morgan embarked on the trip of a lifetime. The pair pedaled 3,178 miles on bicycles, starting in Santa Monica, Calif., and ending in St. Augustine, Fla. Their trip was conceived as a fundraiser for the Family Life of Penns Valley Church’s missions. Mele, pastor of the church, located at 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Centre Hall, said the trip soon evolved into a mission trip, too. The two men shared the Christian gospel with tracts handed out along the way, and several churches on the route welcomed the travelers to speak to their congregations. During the trip, Mele kept a detailed journal and snapped hundreds of photographs. After the trip’s conclusion, he decided

to use the journal and photos to write a book describing the journey and the effect it had on his life and ministry. On Dec. 11, a group of about 50 congregation members and friends gathered in the church as Mele formally released his book, “Don’t Quit.” Mele said the title was derived from his feelings on the trip. “On the second day I really wanted to quit,” he said, but he was inspired to continue by encouraging words from friends, and a Bible verse in the book of Philippians that says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Mele hopes the book will inspire those who are facing difficult situations in their lives. “The purpose of this book is that it will encourage people to keep going — to not give up,” he said. Morgan, who turned 75 as the cycling journey came to an end,

spoke to the group during the book release. “We did have a great time, and God’s hand was in it, keeping us safe,” he said. His wife and sister accompanied the riders on their journey in a van stocked with food, drinks, spare tires, parts and tools. Mele said the highlight of the trip was the people he and Morgan met along the way. He said people bought things for them, or gave them cash, and one church gave them their entire offering on a Sunday morning. “It really was all about the people,” said Mele. “They welcomed us everywhere we went.” During the event, Mele also announced the formation of Rock-N-Roll Ministries, which is founded on his belief that “The Lord is our rock, so let’s roll and tell someone about him.” Mele’s book is available at Amazon.com.

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HAROLD MORGAN, left, and Pastor K.R. Mele show Mele’s newly released book, “Don’t Quit,” which chronicles a 3,178-mile bicycle trip the pair took last spring as a church fundraiser.

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CANINES AND OWNERS take a bow following their catwalk performances. They were raising money for a new nonprofit.

Dogs strut their stuff in fundraising ‘Strike a Paws’ fashion show By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — On Dec. 6, there were no cats on the catwalk at the State College Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet hall. Actually, that day had gone to the dogs at the “Strike a Paws” dog fashion show. The event was organized by Jackie Golas’s hospitality management class at Penn State University, and it benefited the newly formed Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation of Pennsylvania. Golas explained that her students and a cadre of volunteers were on hand to run the event and were prepared for anything, including “accidents” by the dogs. “We have a cleanup crew ready,” she said. Twelve dogs, ranging from Chihuahua to German Shepherd, participated in the show. They were clad in a wide variety of costumes, including a tuxedo, a ballet tutu and sports jerseys. Marja Verleeten took a minimalist approach, dressing her Brittany Spaniel, Tommie, as a Chippendales dancer, clad only with a black bow tie, white wrist cuffs and cuff links.

Each dog and its owner took to the stage, with the dogs walking the walk as canine fashion models, drawing cheers, applause and a few barks from the audience of 50 humans and a dozen dogs. Music during the show included theme-appropriate tunes such as “Puppy Love” and “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Audience members voted for their favorite contestants by purchasing tickets and placing them in buckets labeled with the names of the dogs. Funds raised from the voting and the contestants’ entry fees were given to AARFPA. Most of the dogs were local, but Lisa Gentile brought her Yorkshire Terrier all the way from Queens, N.Y., to participate. And, the journey paid off. According to the Strike a Paws Facebook page, the winner ended up being Gentile’s Pebbles, dressed as Santa Claus. AARFPA president Deidre Yingling praised the Penn State students’ organization skills. She had earlier contacted the class by email, and they agreed to organize the event. “We could have never done this ourselves,” Yingling said. “I can’t say enough about how great they’ve been.”

STATE COLLEGE — The American Association of University Women State College Branch has announced the creation of a centennial committee, co-chaired by Talat Azhar and Connie Schroeder, to coordinate milestone activities honoring 100 years of celebrating, educating and inspiring the community. The State College branch was formed Feb. 18, 1916, when 10 women gathered at the Women’s Building, on what was then Pennsylvania State College, to discuss ways of raising standards for women’s higher education. A national grassroots organization, the AAUW has empowered women since 1881. It is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. In just the past 50 years, AAUW State College has awarded more than $1 million to local community groups that in some way reflect the mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Additionally, it has awarded scholarships to returning adult women students totaling more than $275,000. The AAUW State College Centennial Committee invites the public to join in the 100th anniversary celebration throughout the next several months by attending centennial-themed programs throughout the Centre Region and on the Penn State campus. An AAUW State College Centennial Archives traveling roadshow will highlight the branch’s history. For more information, visit www.aauwsc100years.com.

Christmas concert set MILESBURG — The Penns Valley Men’s Chorus will perform its Christmas concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Milesburg United Methodist Church. The church is located on Turnpike Street in Milesburg. The event is open to the public.

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Holiday Craft Fair draws crowd in Spring Mills By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The seventh annual Holiday Craft Fair was held Dec. 12 at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills. The event serves as a fundraiser supporting the center’s year-round activities. Vendors filled the gymnasium, first-floor hallway and other rooms in the building. Live music by the Brush Mountain Band was presented on the old school stage. The bustling crowds sought out craft items and food from a variety of vendors. Making their first appearance at the Old Gregg event were Bill and Alice O’Donald, representing Bill’s Scroll Saw Art. O’Donald, a retired renovation supervisor at Penn State, makes intricately designed items from cherry, walnut, maple and oak. His art includes wildlife scenes, religious portraits, Christmas tree ornaments and wooden puzzles. He has been making and selling his wooden art for three years. Stephanie and Jymee Chicko showed wares from their company, Broom Closet. They specialize in an eclectic array of jewelry, gifts, collectibles and other items for animal lovers and their pets. Their inventory includes refrigerator and vehicle magnets, coasters, trivets, tote bags, dog costumes, bone-shaped cookie cutters and, as a special treat for your canine friends, bacon-flavored ice cream. Broom Closet is headquartered at 129 Lane Ave., just east of Centre Hall. In a room in the school building basement, the Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club held a well-attended open house for the public to see their large HO-scale model train layout, which is still under construction. “We had 85 people here in the first hour,” said club member Bill Cunningham. The club, with about a dozen members, has been working on the multilevel layout since the spring of 2012. Cunningham estimates that nearly 6,400 hours of work have been put into the project, which features several scale miles of track. Realistic landscaping and trackside buildings are continuously added to the layout. Cunningham said the club is also helping to construct a

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THE CENTRE COUNTY Christian Academy’s student council is collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. Pictured, from left, are Lance Bierly, Chad Weaver, Drew Evanko, Jacob Berzas, Devan Walker and Lexi Rossman.

Local school holding food drive STATE COLLEGE — Centre County Christian Academy’s student council is sponsoring a food drive for the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. The Ronald McDonald House helps to provide a living area for families with children in the hospital. In addition to providing a place to stay, the RMH also provide families with food boxes to help make their stays as comfortable as possible. “We have several families in our school, including my own, that have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House or benefited from food boxes that they pass out at the hospi-

tal,” said Kristy Smith, CCCA administrator. “We really wanted to give back to the community and help out a charity that has been so helpful to our school family,” said Lexi Rossman, CCCA student body president. The school has been focusing on items that can be used at the hospital, such as toiletries, individual packaged snacks, microwavable meals and Visa cards that can be used at the food court. Those interested in contributing can drop off items at the school’s office, 100 Hertzler Drive, Bellefonte, until Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Applications available for First Night 5K STATE COLLEGE — Applications are now available for the First Night 5K Resolution Run, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, in downtown State College. The run is sponsored by Mount Nittany Health. The official starter of this year’s race will be Penn State Lady Lion Basketball coach Coquese Washington. The 5K Resolution Run starts and finishes on College Avenue and gives runners and fast walkers the opportunity to speed into the new year on a certified, mostly flat, wheel-measured course around the streets of State College and Penn State’s University Park campus. First Night State College encourages runners and spectators to wear costumes. A plaque will be awarded to the best and most original costume worn by a runner. “Even if you aren’t a runner (or fast walker) and, like me, you’d never do a 5K in a million years, you can join in the fun by cheering on the participants,” said Rick Bryant, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, the producer of First Night State College. “The run is one of our most popular events — typically there are

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about 1,000 runners. The start of the race really is a sight to behold.” Runners can register online at www.firstnightstatecollege.com and at the office of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, 403 S. Allen St., Suite 205A, until noon Wednesday, Dec. 30. Runners also may register from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., or on race day from 4 to 6 p.m. at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church gym, 250 E. College Ave. Each of the first 750 registrants will receive a 2016 First Night State College button and a long-sleeved T-shirt. The registration fee is $25 if postmarked on or before Thursday, Dec. 24. After that, registration is $28. Registration for runners younger than 19 is $15 for pre-race registration and $18 after. The First Night button is not included in the youth registration package. For more information, contact First Night State College at (814) 237-3682 or Dave Eggler, race director, at (814) 571-1960.

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BELLEFONTE LODGE No. 68 of Free and Accepted Masons recently honored past worshipful masters. Pictured, front row, from left, are Robert S. Owens (2104), Leon Marshall (1969) and James McClellan (2000-2001). Back row, from left, are Kenneth McMullen (1976-2002), Ronald Barndt (1995), John E. Galbraith (1991), William O. Wilson (2011), Donald E. Clontz (2013) and Herbert C. Richner (1985).

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PLEASANT GAP is a small community with many unique homes and businesses. The community will celebrate 170 years in 2016.

Pleasant Gap will celebrate 170 years By SAMANTHA BASTRESS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

PLEASANT GAP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Officially founded in 1845, Pleasant Gap will be celebrating its 170th year as a community this year. The town of just fewer than 3,000 people is the middle ground between two of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest municipalities, State College and Bellefonte. The Pleasant Gap community is largely comprised of families, many of which include younger children who attend Pleasant Gap Elementary School. Pleasant Gap is best known, perhaps, for its restaurants. The first building to be built in Pleasant Gap was the Green Tree Tavern. Just more than a hundred years later, the Red Horse Tavern would open

its doors for the first time. The restaurant, currently owned by Bellefonte native Justin Leiter, has been a popular local attraction for decades. For many businesses, Pleasant Gap is in an ideal location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really allows you to serve the communities of both State College and Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;? said Matthew McConnell, of Fasta & Ravioli Co. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more or less halfway between the two.â&#x20AC;? The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products have been especially popular with local restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are also some really great restaurants that we sell to,â&#x20AC;? added McConnell. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clientele includes Ottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub & Brewery, The Tavern, Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Red Horse Tavern in Pleasant Gap. Fasta & Ravioli Co. pastas, sauces and

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Pleasant Gap is one of Centre County’s special places When my family and I were planning to move from Clearfield County to Centre County a little more than a decade ago, we began looking at homes in State College. Andy Elder, my co-worker at the time, suggested looking outside State College. I can still remember the conversation to this day. “You should check out some other areas,” he said. “There are some really nice places in Bellefonte and Pleasant Gap.” I chuckled at the thought of living in a place called Pleasant Gap. But Andy had lived there for years and always raved about the location. It was only 15 to 20 minutes from State College and a short drive to Interstate 80, so it would be easy to visit relatives in Clearfield. Truth be told, I didn’t know much about Pleasant Gap. I had driven Chris Morelli is the through a few times, coming in the managing editor of The Centre County back way to Penn State football games. Gazette. Email him My family and I had eaten at a Penn at editor@centre State Sub Shop there, but that was the countygazette.com. extent of my knowledge of Pleasant Gap. So, as the house hunt continued, we took Andy’s advice and began looking a little further out. And while Bellefonte was appealing, Pleasant Gap quickly rose to the top of the list. For starters, it was in the Bellefonte Area School District. Bellefonte was similar in size to Clearfield, which would make for an easier transition for our then-young son, Jake. As we began to eliminate locations and houses, Pleasant Gap was the destination. We moved in 2006 and it was a whirlwind, to say the least. Just a week after we moved, we took a family vacation to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. It took several months, but we finally settled in later that year. As we began to explore the area, we found that Pleasant Gap had many hidden gems. One of my favorite places in the Gap was Ed Rose’s Barber Shop. I spent many Saturday mornings sitting in the old-school barber shop, listening to some of the locals talk sports, politics and the like. Ed recently retired. To say I was devastated would be an understatement. Ed’s was truly old school — one chair, a great cut and lots of banter. Pleasant Gap won’t be the same without Ed’s s hop.

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Greetings The Penn State fraternity houses are decked out with holiday lights. On Dec. 9, a special tour was held. During the evening, residents boarded trolleys to tour the homes along Fraternity Row. The fraternities took donations for Toys for Tots and free hot chocolate was available.

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BALD EAGLE VALLEY COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Sunday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m. Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. CALVARY CHURCH (BOALSBURG) 150 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg Sunday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. CALVARY CHURCH (MILLHEIM) 103-105 North St., Millheim Christmas Eve: 4 p.m.

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FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. GATESBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH 1924 W. Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. GOOD SHEPHERD EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 851 Science Park Road, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 205 S. Garner St., State College Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 119 S. Sparks St., State College Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. Worship directory, Page 24

CALVARY CHURCH (TYRONE) 1062 Pennsylvania Ave., Tyrone Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. CURTIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard Sunday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m. Christmas Eve: 8 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College Sunday, Dec. 20: 10:15 a.m. Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31: 7 p.m. FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 300 E. College Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m. FAIRBROOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE OF PENNS VALLEY 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Sunday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

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Worship directory, from page 23

ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 850 Snydertown Road, Howard Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

HOUSERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSE OF HOPE 1320 Houserville Road, State College Christmas Eve: 9 p.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 277 W. Pine Grove Mills Road, Pine Grove Mills Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

MILESBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg Sunday, Dec. 20: 10:45 a.m. Christmas Eve: 8 p.m. MT. NITTANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1500 E. Branch Road, State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. PARK FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. PARK FOREST VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College Sunday, Dec. 20: 9:15 a.m. Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m. PINE HALL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1760 W. College Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 9 p.m. PLEASANT GAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap Sunday, Dec. 20: 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve: 6:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Christmas Day: 8:15

ST. PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 E. College Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

RUNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte Sunday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. ST. ALBANS ANGLICAN CHURCH 146 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. ST. ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 208 W. Foster Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte Sunday, Dec. 20: 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27: 9:30 a.m.

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STATE COLLEGE ALLIANCE CHURCH 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. STATE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2201 University Drive Extension, State College Sunday, Dec. 20: 10 a.m. Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. STATE COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 132 W. Beaver Ave. State College Sunday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 108 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 121 S. Second St., Clearfield Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST & BRETHREN CHURCH 411 S. Burrowes St., State College Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. UNIVERSITY MENNONITE CHURCH 1606 Norma St., State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. WOODYCREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 219 W. Clearview Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

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Historic Night

Penns Valley tops Bellefonte on Rec Hall hardwood, 33-29 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It is a safe bet that it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter where this game was played. The Penns Valley and Bellefonte boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball teams squared off in the second game of an uncommon and special boy-girl double header Dec. 11 at Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rec Hall. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams began the night with a mostly full-court, allout affair won by the Lady Rams, but the close-to-the-vest chess match that the boys staged could not have been more different. Or more intense. Penns Valley took a sevenpoint first quarter lead and then held on as Bellefonte, time and again, chipped away at it for the rest of the night. In the end, a solid defensive effort down the stretch, a 3-pointer by Logan Pearce and two pressure-free throws by Andrew Tobias and Pearce enabled the Rams to hold on for a taut 33-29 win. But it was anything but easy for either team. Penns Valley started strong, but Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight zone defense increasingly began to limit the Ramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opportunities. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help either when 6-foot-7 Ram center Zach Engle got into foul trouble early in the second quarter.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE PENNS VALLEY and Bellefonte High School boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball teams clashed on the hardwood at Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rec Hall on Dec. 11. The Rams escaped with a 33-29 victory over the Red Raiders. Penns Valley took a 21-16 halftime lead, 26-19 after the third quarter, and then at one point early in the fourth, PV led by 10 at 31-21. But Bellefonte refused to go away and closed it to within three

down the stretch. A 3-pointer by Hunter Knisely, two foul tries by Dylan Dietrich and then another three by Kellen Moss made the score 32-29 with just under a minute to play. Pearce, after a crucial defen-

sive stand by the Rams, took possession with fewer than 15 seconds to play. He was fouled and calmly iced the game with the first of two from the line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a game that could

have gone either way,â&#x20AC;? Penns Valley coach Terry Glunt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was well played and well coached on their (Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) part. They played with a lot of effort.â&#x20AC;? Bellefonte did have its chances. After Moss brought it to within three, the Raiders regained possession with a steal of a crosscourt PV pass. But a quick switch to a pressure man-to-man by Penns Valley forced Bellefonte into a hurried shot and the Rams took possession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to get any open looks for a three,â&#x20AC;? Glunt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that (defense) would take away their space. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running a zone, they can feel comfortable and get it to a guy for a three. So we tried to take that away.â&#x20AC;? Pearce led all scorers in the game with 13 points and Ben Alexander added 10. Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knisley had 10, Bryce Steiner had six and Tyler Kreger and Caleb Rockey each had four. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just cleared my mind,â&#x20AC;? Pearce said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and when I made it (foul shot) I just felt relief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a lot of prep for this team, and we came into the game expecting a zone. We executed when the time came, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always take a good shot. We forced a couple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a lot of work, a lot of preseason work, and hopefully we can keep moving forward.â&#x20AC;?

Lady Rams win opening game of Rec Hall doubleheader By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penns Valley Lady Rams may have needed some time to adjust their shooting eyes in cavernous Rec Hall on Dec. 11 against Bellefonte, but their defense was ready to go from the start. Playing in the opening game of a Penns Valley-Bellefonte doubleheader on the Penn State campus, the Lady Rams clamped on a pressure defense and took advantage of a late first-half run to outgun the Lady Red Raiders, 62-39. After a back-and-forth first half in which neither team could find any separation, Penns Valley ran off 10 unanswered points in the final minute of the second quarter that turned a 22-all tie into a 32-22 halftime lead. Six of those points â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a jumpshot by Isabella Culver, a steal and two free throws by MacKenzie Ironside, and then a finalsecond jumper by Ironside â&#x20AC;&#x201D; came in the final 10 seconds and completely changed the tenor of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did believe coming into the game that our depth would be key for us,â&#x20AC;? Penns Valley coach Karen McCaffrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got four freshmen who come in and give us a burst of energy.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;At one point it was 22-22, and I thought we played the Bellefonte slow-down game the first quarter. But we like to run and to get it out and get moving, and we played our game in the second half and especially in the last minute of the first half.â&#x20AC;? Sensing the shift in momentum, Penns Valley kept the pressure on into the third quarter. The Rams forced Bellefonte into numerous errors and extended their run from 10-0 to 23-2. Before the Raiders had barely a chance to take a breath, Penns Valley was ahead 45-24 and by the end of the third quarter the score was 55-28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we wanted to go into the locker room with a lead,â&#x20AC;? Ironside said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and that would give us a lot of momentum going into the second half. We talked about that, that we needed to finish each quarter strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that their posts were giving us more trouble than their guards, so we had to put more pressure on their guards to take the pressure off of our posts.â&#x20AC;? Penns Valley then took a more measured approach in the fourth quarter, slowing the pace, and held off the Raiders for the win. Penns Valley improved its record to 3-0, while Bellefonte fell to 0-3. Ironside led all scorers in the game with 18 points and she was helped by guard

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

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No. 1 Nittany Lions roll Wisconsin, 36-7 By ANDY ELDER For the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — When the Penn State wrestling team set its home attendance record, and then-NCAA record, of 15,996 fans in 2013, those fans went home after seeing the Nittany Lions put on a show in a 28-9 whipping of rival Pitt. On Dec. 13, 12,862 fans, a full 3,134 fewer than the record, streamed into the Bryce Jordan Center expecting a similar show against No. 15 Wisconsin in both teams’ Big Ten opener. The Nittany Lions’ 26-match streak of sell-outs ended and it had to insert three backups into the lineup, but the Nittany Lions still dominated. Penn State won eight of 10 bouts and amassed a 23-3 edge in takedowns in pummeling Wisconsin 36-7. “I think, overall, we wrestled pretty well. We want to score more points in a few of those matches and be more aggressive. Some of these guys wrestled really well,” said Nittany Lion coach Cael Sanderson. “We’re disappointed we didn’t sell the arena out. Our streak starts over. I think I took it a little for granted that it would sell out on its own. The team we have, the excitement level, in college wrestling you’re not going to find it like this, with the points being scored, the excitement. If we can’t sell out the arena, that’s on me.” Wisconsin coach Barry Davis and his Badgers will be glad to leave Pennsylvania. The loss against Penn State came on the heels of a 25-9 shellacking by Pittsburgh Dec. 12. No. 1 Penn State 36 No. 15 Wisconsin 7 (Dec. 13 at University Park) 125: No. 4 Nico Megaludis, PSU, maj. Dec. Johnny Jimenez, 11-3 133: No. 8 Jordan Conaway, PSU, won by forfeit 141: Kade Moss, PSU, dec. Luke Rowh, 4-1 149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, pinned Ryan Lubeck, 2:55 157: No. 3 Jason Nolf, PSU, pinned T.J. Ruschell, 6:00 165: No. 3 Isaac Jordan, WIS, dec. Geno Morelli, 5-4 174: No. 5 Bo Nickal, PSU, maj. dec. No. 16 Ricky Robertson, 16-2 184: No. 13 Matt McCutcheon, PSU, maj. dec. Ryan Christensen, 14-1 197: No. 1 Morgan McIntosh, PSU, dec. Eric Peissig, 7-1 285: Brock Horwath, WIS, maj. dec Devon Van Cura, 10-0 Ridge Riley Award winner: Zain Retherford, 149 pounds Referee: Michael Chase Attendance: 12,862 Takedowns: Wisconsin 3; Penn State 23 Records: Wisconsin 1-2, 0-1 Big Ten; Penn State 5-0, 1-0 Next match: Penn State at Rider, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19

“It was a lot better effort than we had Saturday against Pitt. We have some things to work on. We have some things to build off. They’ve got a good team. They came out ready and they’re aggressive and they look to score points,” Davis said. The loss to Pitt was costly for Wisconsin. The Badgers fourth-ranked 133-pounder, Ryan Taylor, lost his first match of the season and re-aggravated a shoulder injury that had kept him sidelined this season. So, before the match even started, Wisconsin was staring at a 6-0 deficit knowing it would forfeit to Jordan Conaway. As it turned out, it wouldn’t have mattered. Even with a patchwork lineup, Penn State sprinted to a 25-0 lead at the intermission. Nico Megaludis set the tempo with an 11-4 major decision at 125. After the forfeit to Conaway, Penn State led 10-0 and would stretch the lead to 25-0 at the intermission as it reeled off three more wins, two by fall. Kade Moss, subbing for an injured Jimmy Gulibon, gutted out a 4-1 decision at 141. An escape and takedown in the second and a riding-time point accounted for Moss’s points. Then, Zain Retherford and Jason Nolf recorded back-to-back falls, in 2:55 and 6:00, respectively. Retherford scored an early takedown and then turned Ryan Lubeck for four nearfall points and a 6-0 lead. He was turning Lubeck again when he stepped out, ran a half-Nelson and decked the Badger in 2:55. “He felt strong there for a while. I kind of made an adjustment. I was wrenching on his head and he was basing up so I had to make an adjustment and try something else. As the match goes on you can feel it,” Retherford said. Nolf, as has been his pattern in the early season, piled up takedowns early, scoring five in the first period for a 10-4 lead. He added a reversal and takedown in the second and another reversal in the third before turning T.J. Ruschell for the fall. “I just want to score a lot of points. If I wasn’t turning him on top and I felt he had a lot of energy, cut him and take the energy out,” Nolf said. After the break, Geno Morelli came within seconds of scoring a huge upset in his match with third-ranked Isaac Jordan at 165. After a scoreless first period, Morelli reversed Jordan and the Badger escaped to send the match into the third with Morelli up, 2-1. Morelli chose bottom and quickly escaped to tie the match at 2-2. Morelli scored a takedown with 20 seconds to go

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE’S Zain Retherford pinned Wisconsin’s Ryan Lubeck in 2:55 during the Dec. 13 bout at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions manhandled the Badgers, 36-7. and looked like he might hold on for the win. Jordan, however, escaped and was awarded a takedown, the Badgers’ first of the match, with a second to go to pull out the 5-4 win. Sanderson said Morelli earned the start over Shakur Rasheed after he won the Nittany Lion Open Dec. 6. “He was right there,” Sanderson said of Morelli. “Isaac Jordan is, I think, a couple time All-American and certainly one of the best guys in the country. It gives him an idea where he’s at. He is right there. I know he’s frustrated, and he should be, but he should also be more confident.” Sanderson said he hopes the 165-pound situation resolves itself at the Southern Scuffle Friday, Jan. 1, and Saturday, Jan. 2. The coach has said repeatedly that he would rather have weights settled in competition than in wrestle-offs in the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. “That would be nice. It seems like we have a weight like this every year, where it’s back and forth,” he said. “You’ve got to go earn that spot. It can be real easy to take a negative attitude when you’re not competing. You have to look at it as an opportunity, to really search how to get better and take a step up. We don’t want guys trying to make the team, obviously. We want guys who can win the national tournament and are thinking that way. If you do that, you’re going to make the team.” Confidence isn’t a problem for 174-pounder Bo Nickal. The fifth-ranked Nittany Lion rolled up a 12-2 lead in the first period and cruised to a 16-2 major decision over No. 16 Ricky Robertson. Matt McCutcheon, who is ranked 13th at 184, had little trouble dispatching Ryan Christensen in a 14-1 major decision.

Top-ranked Nittany Lion 197-pounder Morgan McIntosh used three takedowns and an escape to turn in a workmanlike 7-1 decision. Penn State’s third backup took the mat at heavyweight. Devon Van Cura, who is listed at 174/184 on Penn State’s official roster, stepped out on the mat against Brock Horwath, who outweighed the Nittany Lion by what looked like at least 60 pounds. Despite a game effort by Van Cura, he dropped a 10-0 major decision. “I thought he did a good job. I was a little worried about a couple of those positions. It was him or Caleb (Livingston) and they both wanted to wrestle really bad. Any coach would have some mixed feelings when you send somebody out there who’s that much smaller. Their heavyweight is a big kid. He saved our team two points, but we’d rather give up six than have a kid get hurt,” Sanderson said. “We’ve got a lot of guys trying to come back. Wes Phipps is coming back soon. Jan Johnson is coming back soon. Anthony Cassar is possibly back soon. Maybe even Nick Nevills back soon. We’ve got a lot of guys licking their chops at that opportunity.” Davis and the Badgers found out firsthand what all of Penn State’s opponents are learning — the Nittany Lions attack, control the action and keep their opponents on their heels. “It’s hard when they’re attacking you to attack them and open up,” Davis said. “When they’re creating the offense and controlling the ties and situations, it’s hard to attack. They put us on the defense.” The Nittany Lions will deal with finals week as they prepare for their last dual before the semester break. Penn State wrestles at Rider at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.

Local high school sports schedule Dec. 17 through Dec. 23 STATE COLLEGE:

Holidays!

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, Central Dauphin; Dec. 22, at Chambersburg Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, at Central Dauphin; Dec. 22, Chambersburg Indoor track and field — Dec. 17, at Penn State Invitational Swimming — Dec. 22, Central Dauphin Wrestling — Dec. 17, Cumberland Valley; Dec. 19, at Central Dauphin

BELLEFONTE:

Wrestling — Dec. 22, Central Mountain

PENNS VALLEY:

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, Central; Dec. 22, Berwick Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, at Central; Dec. 21, at Bellwood-Antis; Dec. 23, Bishop Guilfoyle Wrestling — Dec. 22, at P-O

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA:

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, P-O; Dec. 22, Shikellamy; Dec. 23, Clearfield Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, at P-O; Dec. 21, Juniata; Dec. 23, at Huntingdon Swimming — Dec. 18, at Central Mountain Wrestling — Dec. 23, at Shikellamy

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, at Bellefonte; Dec. 23, at Moshannon Valley Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, P-O; Dec. 22, at Juniata Wrestling — Dec. 17, Huntingdon; Dec. 22, Penns Valley

BALD EAGLE AREA:

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, Belleville Mennonite Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, Belleville Mennonite; Dec. 21, Moshannon Valley

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 18, Huntingdon Girls’ basketball — Dec. 18, at Huntingdon

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Richland hammers Bald Eagle Area, 83-64 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — Scoring points has not been a problem for Bald Eagle Area so far in the 2015 season, even though the Eagles are off to a 1-3 start.

It’s preventing points that has been the problem. The Dec. 12 afternoon home game against 3-0 Richland is a perfect example. The Eagles put up 64 points and had two players, Trey Butterworth and A.J. Onder, combine to score 44, but the Rams scored almost at will and steadily pulled away for an 83-64 win. Richland scored 25 points in each of the first two quarters to take a 50-32 lead by halftime and then played BEA even-up in the second half to pick up its third win of the season without a loss. Richland point guard Austin Towns led the Rams with 23 points and 6-foot-3 swingman Jonny Kutchman added 18 as the Rams posted a 25-19 first quarter lead, then built on that throughout the remainder of the first half. Towns and Kutchman scored all of the Rams’ points in a 10-1 run at the end of the second quarter that took Richland from a 40-31 advantage to 50-32 at the buzzer. “If we learn to play defense,” Bald Eagle Area coach Bill Butterworth said, “we can score. But we break down, we get lazy at times, we’re not helping, chasing guys 30 feet from the basket and leaving dribble lanes. “Nothing against Richland, they shot lights out, but our defense, it just broke down. We’ve played four games so far, and stopping the other team has been our problem.” BEA matched Richland basket for basket throughout the first quarter until a 3-pointer by Kutchman in the final

seconds put the Rams ahead 25-19. The Eagles, however, could not keep up the pace. Butterworth did pull BEA to within 35-30 midway through the second quarter, but 15-2 run, again sparked by Townes and Kutchman, set Richland on its way. “Offensively, in the first half I think we lived a little too much at the 3-point line,” Butterworth said. “We have guys who can score, but against good teams you can see what happens. If you don’t play good defense, they light you up.” BEA began making some stops in the second half, but the Eagles were unable to make a significant dent in the Richland lead. A jumper by Butterworth brought BEA to within 65-50 at the end of the third quarter, but another run early in the final quarter — this time 10-2 — made it 75-52, and the Rams cruised out from there. “We really don’t have a dead rotation yet,” Butterworth said, “and we’re still feeling things out because we are replacing two guys that scored 40 points a game. Overall, that (Richland) was a good team and we hung with them. “We are going to get things straight, and if we can find a way to play defense, we are going to be tough. Hopefully, we will be able to recover from this game on Wednesday against Mount Union.” For BEA, Butterworth scored 24, Onder had 20 and Noah Chambers had 10. Chambers also led the Eagles in rebounds with 10.

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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Trey Butterworth goes to the basket against a host of Richland defenders — Ryan Ball (33), Austin Towns (13) and Jack Lumley (12) — during the Dec. 12 game at BEA. The Eagles fell to the Rams, 83-64.

Coach absences mount for PSU vs. Georgia By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State will be without former offensive coordinator John Donovan for the Nittany Lions’ bowl game Saturday, Jan. 2, against Georgia. That much has been known for at least a few weeks. Penn State’s quarterback coach Ricky Rahne will take over game-planning and play-calling duties for the game before handing those responsibilities over to newly hired coordinator Joe Moorhead. Then, there’s Georgia. It’s a program, much like Penn State, in transition. It’s between one head coach and another. Former Alabama assistant Kirby Smart will lead Georgia next year, meaning Penn State will face a fourth interim head coach this season alone. The Nittany Lions are 3-0 so far this season against such teams. The Bulldogs also will be missing a few other pieces. In fact, Georgia will be without a head coach, an offensive coordinator and a defensive coordinator the program recently announced. All three positions will be filled by other assistants in interim roles. Receivers coach Bryan McClendon has been working as interim head coach for the past several weeks. With offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt no longer with the team, tight ends coach and co-special teams coordinator John Lilly will call the offense while outside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer will do the same on the defensive side of the ball. Penn State and Georgia’s reward for a season well played has turned into a game in which neither team will have a complete allotment of full-time coaches at their usual positions.

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Nittany Lions’ men’s hockey avoids letdown JIM MEINECKE

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State men’s hockey team has had an impressive start to its 2015-16 season. The Nittany Lions entered their contest Dec. 11 against Princeton with a record of 10-2-3 and were unbeaten in their last eight games (6-0-2). They just came off of a big weekend sweep against the Michigan State Spartans, their Jim Meinecke first Big Ten oppocovers Penn State nent. Penn State also hockey for the came into the contest Centre County ranked 16th in the Gazette. Email country, which was him at sports@ centrecountygazette. the highest ranking in school history. com. Ahead on the schedule at the Three Rivers Classic Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 29, sits Robert Morris and possibly UMass-Lowell. Robert Morris is just outside of the Top 20, and UMass-Lowell sits at No. 8 in the country. Meanwhile, Princeton arrived at Pegula with a record of just 4-8-0. It was a classic trap game for Penn State. Looking a little closer at Princeton’s recent schedule, the team was on a bit of a roll. The prior weekend, the Tigers swept their series Dec. 4 against Brown, and then Dec. 5 against the then 10th-ranked Yale program. Earlier in November, the Tigers beat another ranked opponent in Clarkson. After controlling play for stretches in the first two periods, the Tigers had no luck solving Matthew Skoff. At the end of two periods, the Nittany Lions led 4-0. They dominated the special teams battle, scoring two power-play goals (Tommy Olczyk and Chase Berger), and notched a shorthanded goal from their captain, David Glen. They were outshooting the Tigers 33-

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PENN STATE’S Tommy Olczyk had a hat trick as the Nittany Lions took care of business against Princeton Dec. 12. 13, and by all accounts, the game was very much in hand. It was an entirely different game in the third period, however. As it happens so often in sports when a team is leading by a large margin, the Tigers took it to Penn State for much of the third period. Princeton was able to score three goals in a little more than three minutes, and with 12 min-

utes and change still on the clock, all of a sudden the Lions found themselves in a dogfight. The Lions were able to settle back in after head coach Guy Gadowsky’s timeout immediately following Princeton’s third goal. Penn State then notched two empty net goals late, including Olczyk’s third of the evening, to seal the win 6-3 over Princ-

eton. It has definitely been something that has plagued the Nittany Lions in the first half of the season — not being able to play 60 minutes of complete hockey and allowing teams to come back in the third. After the game, the Penn State coaches and players were just happy to win and extend their unbeaten streak to a programbest nine games. “In all honesty, it was a bit of a scary game (against Princeton),” Gadowsky said. “We just started Big Ten play, and that’s what all of the focus was on. We had a great weekend. We had a sweep against (Michigan State), and you can see you sort of relax a little bit.” He went on to talk about how the players had been studying and focusing on finals this week, and that added to the scariness of the game. There is a lot for Penn State to celebrate going into their mini holiday break. They have the third- and fourth-highest goal scorers in the Big Ten, with Chase Berger at 10 and Andrew Sturtz at eight. They have the second-highest-rated power play unit in the country at 30.43 percent. They also have the third-highest offense in the country, scoring 4.38 goals per game. Maybe, most importantly, they currently sit at ninth in the PairWise rankings (the top 16 teams make the NCAA tournament at year’s end). The Nittany Lions aren’t satisfied though. “We’ve had a good start to the year, and we’re happy about it,” said Glen. “We’re not going to be complacent at it. We know it’s just a start.” The Nittany Lions will look to shore up a few of the lapses that have recurred so far this season before their contest with Robert Morris at Consol Energy Center at the end of December. It should be quite a test for the Nittany Lions as the Colonials employ the top-ranked power play and topranked offense in the entire country. Penn State has only made the final game one time since the Three Rivers Classic started in 2012, losing to Boston College in 2013’s championship match.

Bellefonte girls looking for improvement By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2015-16 Bellefonte Area High School girls’ basketball squad: Coach, years with team — Adam Gearhart, second season 2014-15 record — 7-14 Key losses — Lexi Wetzler, Marissa Moriata and Ally Steen Returning letter winners — Jess Book, Mara Dreibelbis, Lea McCartney and Raisa Gregor Strengths — According to Gearhart, there’s a strong foundation. “We have a strong starting five but are looking to build some depth. Jess Book is a strong leader for the team,” he said. Concerns — Gearhart said that health is

a major concern. “We have been dealing with a lot of injuries early in the season,” he said. Outlook — Despite a slow start, Gearhart is optimistic. “Once the team gets as healthy as possible, we should have a strong showing this season. We definitely want to improve on last season’s record and get the program going back in the right direction,” he said. “A winning record and making the postseason are high on the goals list for the season and should be attainable.” Circle these dates — Friday, Dec. 18, at Philipsburg-Osceola; Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Bald Eagle Area; Tuesday, Jan. 19, vs. Penns Valley; Wednesday, Jan. 27, vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (Military Appreciation Night); Friday, Feb. 5, vs. Bald Eagle Area (Senior Night).

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P-O boys enter season looking for elusive win By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — A closer look at the 2015-16 Philipsburg-Osceola High School boys’ basketball team: Head coach, years with team — Matt Curtis, second season 2014-15 record — 0-18 Key losses — Trent Harrington, Tanner Lamb, Lewis Jones, Lucas Fetters and Jay O’Neill Key returnees — Caleb Belinda, Nick Conklin, Josiah Davis, Noah Jefferies and Payton Guelich Outlook — “It’s been a while,” is the way PhilipsburgOsceola head basketball coach Matt Curtis described the time since P-O was a basketball contender for the Mountain League title. There could be an end in sight for that wait, however, as Curtis’ rebuilding plans for the program begin to take effect in earnest this season. In his first year as coach, the Mounties went winless and were heavily overmatched in many of their games. That could still happen this season, but much less frequently, and Curtis can see some much-needed successes coming for this team. “We worked a lot this pre-season on ball handling,” he said, “and just being patient. We turned the ball over a lot last season, and we struggled with full-court pressure. But Michael Durlin, just a sophomore, is a great point guard and we’ve added some pieces now, so we’re able to move

the ball and get it up the floor. “With us being faster and more athletic, we want to try to get to the hoop. You can’t stand outside and shoot three-pointers and be successful in the Mountain League or any league. “There’s a lot of exciting things going on here, but we’re still so young that we’ve practically taken a JV team and thrown them on the floor this year.” That youth and inexperience, on the other hand, is also a matter of concern going into the season. “Youth and inexperience are real big concerns,” Curtis said, “but playing together is as well. We played in the summer leagues, but that doesn’t compare to the regularseason games. Everything is more organized now. You’re playing against seniors, so we’ve really tried to make our guys complete players. We don’t have a 6-foot-7 guy on the block or a guy who’ll go 10 for 10 in the corner. So versatility and athleticism are things that we have been working on.” Even with the young players, Curtis does think that this team is far stronger that last season’s. “I think we do hustle,” he said. “We are playing better as a team, but we just have to trust ourselves. We get uptight at times, but when we play loose and relaxed, good things will happen. “We want to make other team uncomfortable this year because our guys are still a little uncomfortable themselves, so we may as well make the other teams feel the same.”

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THE PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA High School boys’ basketball team returns three letter winners for the 2015-16 season. Pictured, from left, Peyton Guelich, Josiah Davis and Caleb Belinda. Circle these dates — Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Moshannon Valley; Monday, Jan. 4, at St. Joseph’s; Friday, Jan. 8. vs. Huntingdon.

PV wrestling squad hopes to make positive strides By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2015-16 Penns Valley Area High School wrestling squad: Coach, years with team — Joel Brinker, 19th season Assistant coaches — Jeff Stover, John Myers and Michael Wise 2014-15 record — 8-12 Key losses — Corey Hazel, Jacob Confer and Andrew Hurd Returning letter winners — Darren Yearick, Jason Ticknor, Jeremiah Manning, Curtis Decker, Isaac Bierly, Jared Hurd, Hunter Homan, Cory Rimmey, Allen Cain, Jared Bressler and Logan Johnson. Strengths — “We return a core group that saw a lot of varsity action last year,” said Brinker. “Curtis Decker returns as a two-time PIAA state qualifier; Darren Yearick and Jared (Hurd) were Southwest Region qualifiers last season.” Concerns — “Hopefully we can fill all the weight classes, and stay healthy,” said Brinker. Outlook — “Last year, we came up just short against many of the teams we faced,” said Brinker. “We placed fourth out of 27 teams at Districts. This year’s team goals are to turn the close matches into wins. Individually, we hope to return from Hershey with some hardware, as we did last year.” Circle these dates — “Right now we are just focused on the first match Dec. 10 against Hollidaysburg,” said Brinker. “The Central match that was scheduled for Dec. 8 has been postponed due to the Central football team still in football playoffs.”

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Penn State basketball team grinds out 54-50 victory By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — With 8:49 left on the clock, Shep Garner had yet to score a single point. By 8:48, that had changed, with a steal and driving layup that tied the game 37-37 as Penn State and Louisiana-Monroe battled in a rock fight of an outing. The Nittany Lions eventually won the Dec. 12 outing at Rec Hall, 54-50. After that basket, Garner would score six more crucial points. All told, Penn State’s rising sophomore’s eight points in the final eight minutes kept the Nittany Lions in a game that could have gone either way, with each basket a gift and each defensive stop a grind. “I grabbed him in the huddle and told him I needed

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him,” senior forward Brandon Taylor said after the game. And, Garner delivered. It was a game that Penn State has lost on many occasions. The shots fell at an incredibly low 32.7 percent, just 25.8 percent in the first half. Everything was a struggle, but the Nittany Lions relied on stout defense forcing multiple shot clock violations and turnovers in the middle of the second half to help steady the ship. The first half was not much different. Both teams traded baskets and misses, stops and mistakes, with Penn State on the tail end of four games in eight days and finals on the horizon. If there was a game to simply survive, this was the one. By the time halftime hit and Penn State led 25-24, it was as much halfway home as it was halfway done. By the night’s end, Taylor would lead Penn State with 16 points while Payton Banks and Josh Reaves chipped in

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Sybarite5 champions works by living composers By HEATHER LONGLEY Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Most string ensembles are content to perfect their own renditions of the masters’ compositions of multiple centuries past. But members of New York-based quintet Sybarite5 choose instead to challenge their instruments and themselves in a search for new sounds, whether through re-creating electronic music or giving voice to new composers’ works. The quintet’s overall mission, founder and bassist Louis Levitt said, is to “break down as many as possible barriers as we can when it comes to classical music.” Sybarite5 will prove that anyone can fall in love with a string ensemble with a performance featuring songs by Radiohead and works written specifically for the quintet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus of Penn State. The year 2011 was kind to the group. The young ensemble made history by becoming the first quintet to win the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, an outcome Levitt was pleased with. “It was the first time in its 60-year history that (an ensemble featuring) double bass won the competition, so I think it was a big deal for that reason,” he said. The competition also served to lead the musicians — Levitt, violinists Sarah Whitney and Sami Merdinian, cellist Laura Metcalf and violist Angela Pickett — down a new path. From the event, the quintet also took home the Sylvia Ann Hewlett Adventurous Artist Prize. Duluth News Tribune writer Lawrance Bernabo recently wrote that the quintet is the new quartet. But, Levitt admitted, because there is no formal quintet setting, the number of works for a five-person classical string ensemble — especially one featuring a bass — is limited. The Concert Artists Guild award helped

Sybarite5 grow its repertoire. In addition to already performing the few available string quintets by classical composers — including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonìn Dvorak and Edward Elgar — the only rule Sybarite5 followed is that the musicians have to love the music. “And we all love different types of music,” Levitt said. The Hewlett award would be used in part to produce “Everything in its Right Place,” a CD of music by seminal-yet-experimental British rock band Radiohead arranged by Paul Sanho Kim. Mastering the intricacies of Radiohead’s layered and electronic soundscapes created more opportunities for the group. “I think that if there was any door we opened, it was just the idea that, you know, what else can we do?” Levitt said. The quintet rose to the challenges of performing arrangements of the British band’s complex music, but the musicians also used the award to champion the works of contemporary composers. Sybarite5’s recent playlists highlight works by songwriters of today, including Daniel Bernard Roumain, Piotr Szewczyk, Jessica Meyer, Dan Visconti, Shawn Conley and Eric Byers. In a November concert, the quintet performed the world premiere of Marc Mellits’ “Groove Machine,” and in August, it premiered Visconti’s “Black Bend.” Also in August, the group chose Conley’s “Yann’s Flight” for its Ravinia debut. The quintet’s project list is dedicated to celebrating new works and composer engagement. Sybarite5 engages audiences in experiments such as “The Shuffle Effect” (performing live whatever the musicians’ iPod demands) and “New Music Idol” (showcasing college students’ new works in a contest format). “Look Back/ Move Forward” features a program of six movements penned by six composers in a master suite. And two upcoming initiatives — “Coming Together” and “Outliers” —

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THE STRING QUINTET Sybarite5 will perform in Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium Jan. 22. challenge and celebrate complementing sounds and roots styles among established and emerging composers. And then there’s “Beatbox.” In March, the musicians premiered Visconti’s piece written for the string quintet that highlights not only each musician’s solo chops but also the composer’s deftness at capturing many facets of the musical landscape with an improvisational spirit. In a 2014 interview with TED Blog author Karen Eng, Visconti explained why an ensemble would commission musical works: “There are a lot of people who really love new music, and some like to pair new music with an older piece to present it in relief,” he said. “A new piece of music can be a way to relate it to the past.” But the past he refers to in the case of “Beatbox” might only be a couple of de-

cades — not centuries — old. In Duluth News Tribune writer Bernabo’s review of the Sybarite5 “Beatbox” performance, he revealed that the quintet played excerpts “where Visconti musically recreates the sounds of a DJ scratching a record and a cassette player in reverse.” Levitt said his quintet also writes its own arrangements, including for the Radiohead song “No Surprises,” a last-minute addition to the “Everything” disc. Regardless of composer, Levitt added, Sybarite5’s diverse programming brings audiences together and helps to introduce works to every age demographic, fulfilling one aspect of the quintet’s mission of making the string ensemble experience more accessible. For more information on the quintet’s upcoming performance, or for ticketing information, call (814) 863-0255.

Area educator leads teaching association’s many changes UNIVERSITY PARK — In one of his columns as president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Penn State School of Music faculty member Norman Spivey writes — admittedly at the risk of sounding old-fashioned — that he believes it’s important for people to try to get along and do their best work. That simple, yet powerful, sentiment could be used to sumup his experiences as president of NATS, the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world. His twoyear term will end at the 2016 national conference in Chicago in July. Spivey, professor of music, has implemented some important changes in NATS relevant to both members and future teachers of singing. This fall, the organization rolled out standard procedures for the student auditions — one of the organization’s most widely recognized activities — in which students of NATS members have the opportunity to perform and receive written feedback while meeting and hearing other singers. Under Spivey’s direction, NATS implemented a set of rules and regulations for all student audition levels (chapter, district, regional and national) to ensure consistent repertoire requirements and category distinctions. “It is our hope that this new format will help make the process simpler and more effective for everyone participating in stu-

dent auditions. After all, the bottom line is that we all want the best for our students and their experience,” said Spivey, noting student audition procedures varied greatly among the 80-plus chapters. “Because our auditions are often the first experience a student has with NATS, we hope that these streamlined guidelines will provide a positive experience for the students and their teachers.” Spivey also oversaw negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission regarding NATS’ code of ethics, after the FTC raised some questions about the statement, “Members will not, either by inducements, innuendos, or inappropriate acts, proselytize students of other teachers.” According to Spivey, the questions raised were ones of syntax and interpretation. “Fair competition among members has never been an issue; indeed there are many examples of professional competition that we nurture and embrace. Nevertheless, we were asked to remove the clause,” Spivey said, noting the NATS board of directors acted in the best interest of the association and agreed to remove the clause, with the understanding that the removal implied no culpability. In addition, Spivey has led updates to the organization’s bylaws. “Revising bylaws is seldom a glamorous activity, but our recent updates represent how much

we have been blossoming as an association,” he said. Changes include updates to titles and duties of executive officers and the creation of a new level of student membership different from membership in student-run chapters. Spivey is also updating the manuals for officers and board members, as well as working on adding a health and wellness coordinator position to the NATS board. This new position will make available the latest voice health advice, and, pending board approval, the inaugural coordinator will feature a professional who got her start as a student at Penn State. Serving as president includes more than administrative duties. Spivey has traveled to NATS regions throughout the United States and Canada to serve as an adjudicator and/or master class presenter. NATS business has taken him to 13 of the 14 regions, with the next trip being to Seattle for the Northwestern Regional Conference and Student Auditions, where he will be a keynote speaker, present a master class and adjudicate for the NATS Artist Award regional finals. The NATS national conference, where Spivey will pass the baton to Linda Snyder, professor emerita at the University of Dayton, will include a presentation by School of Music colleagues Mary Saunders-Barton and Jennifer Trost. Saunders-Barton

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NORMAN SPIVEY, professor of music at Penn State, is in the midst of a two-year term as president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. will also be featured in a pre-conference workshop. For more information, visit www.nats. org.

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Step up the holidays with local arts offerings With the holidays fast approaching and the new year soon upon us, there’s a lot in the area to keep you and yours entertained. Here are some of the highlights of the next few weeks:

KRISTIN CONSORTI

ART

■ Attend the Bellefonte Art Museum’s Holiday Show and Sale and find a wonderful gift in one of the museum’s five galleries. Artists will be interpreting this year’s theme, “A Magical Time,” in paint, clay, fiber, pastels, metal, jewelry and more. The museum, loKristin Consorti cated at 133 N. Alleghis an arts and eny St. in Bellefonte, is entertainment open noon to 5 p.m. intern for the Centre Fridays, Saturdays County Gazette. and Sundays or by apEmail her at pointment. correspondent@ The show contincentrecounty ues through Sunday, gazette.com. Dec. 27. ■ Also at the Bellefonte Art Museum is the Winter 2015-2016 show in the Print Gallery, which features artists R. Thomas Berner, Lori Fisher, Anju Jolly and Anne Kenyon. “I delight in painting with bright vibrant

oils, adding color where it may not exist,” said Fisher. “The subject matter for my pieces generally come from everyday life, taking photos or still life and recreating them on canvas.” The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 28. ■ “From Dada to Dali: Surrealist Works on Paper” opens Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art. The exhibition has been organized in tandem with the April 2016 Center for the Performing Arts presentation of Daniele Finzi Pasca’s “La Verità,” a theatrical examination of the life and work of Salvador Dali. A wide variety of prints and drawings have been selected to represent the many manifestations of surrealism in Europe and America throughout the 20th century. The exhibit will continue through May 2016.

THEATER

■ Dr. Tony Lentz is in the 38th year of performing his one-man version of “A Christmas Carol.” Those who want to hear the story in Dickens’ own words have two more opportunities to enjoy the show. At 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Lentz will give a free performance at Webster’s Bookstore Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. And, at 7 p.m. Friday, Monday, Dec. 21, Lentz will appear at The State Theater, 130 W. College Ave. in State College. Tickets for the Dec. 21 show are $5.

■ The State College Area School District Delta Middle Program presents “The Lion King Jr.” Wednesday, Jan. 13, at The State Theatre. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age tale. Tickets for the 10 a.m. performance are $5; tickets for the 7 p.m. performance are $9.

MUSIC

■ For King and Country and Matthew West will headline the Winter Jam 2016 Tour Spectacular, coming to the Bryce Jordan Center Friday, Jan. 8. Tickets, which are $10, will be available only at the doors on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. The event starts at 6:45 p.m., but doors will open an hour earlier. ■ The State Theatre’s Met Opera Series will return in the new year with Georges Bizet’s “The Pearl Fishers” at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Few operas can match the sheer lyric beauty of this opera. Critics at the time were not in favor of it, but the audience was swept up in the ravishing score, tinged with the allure of a mythical south-Asian setting. The drama itself remains within the conventional standards of the day, with a love triangle complicated by the true friendship of the two men involved in it.

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BUGS BUNNY cartoons will be on the big screen at the State Theatre every Saturday in December. FILM

■ Wake up early and trek down to The State Theatre to spend some quality time with Bugs Bunny, the Roadrunner, Yosemite Sam and the rest of the Warner Brothers gang. Cartoons will be show on the big screen at 10 a.m. every Saturday in December in memory of former State College mayor Bill Welch, and are sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District.

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

ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit 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. 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 December 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 December 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 December at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. 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 — A SERRV International Handcrafts sale will be held on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, through Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Faith United Church of Christ, 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 2373904. Auditions — Auditions for “The Wedding Singer” will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 18, and from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 19, at State College Community Theatre Backstage, 171 Technology Drive, Boalsburg. Visit scctonline.org/wedding-singerauditions.

Movie — “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, and Wednesday, Dec. 23, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

UPCOMING THURSDAY, DEC. 17

Workshop — “Selling to the Government: The First Steps” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation, PA- 103 Building 50, Lewistown. Call (570) 5244491. Event — “Happy Valley Sip and Paint,” a painting workshop featuring artist Amanda Kunkel, will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Crystal Cave, 246 E. Calder Way, State College. Email amanda@ mienakayetc.com or call (717) 321-4801. Concert — The Poe Valley Troubadours will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 3498850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18

Performance — Dr. Tony Lentz will present his 38th annual one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Webster’s Bookstore and Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. Call (814) 826-3278. Concert — Blues band Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats will perform from 9 to 11 p.m. at Otto’s Pub & Brewery, 2235 N. Atherton St., State College. Visit www. missmelanieandthevalleyrats.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19

Children’s activity — “Saturday Stories Alive” will be held at 11 a.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Event — State College’s ACRES Project and local photographer Kelly Valeri will hold free holiday photo sessions for families with autistic children from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kelly V. Photography, 107 Ninth St, Tyrone. Appointments are needed. Email info@kellyvphotography.com. Event — “Happy Valley Sip and Paint,” a painting workshop featuring artist Amanda Kunkel, will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Big Springs Distillery, 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Email amanda@ mienakayetc.com or call (717) 321-4801. Performance — The Central PA Dance Workshop will hold its annual holiday performance from 7 to 8 p.m. at The State

Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org. Concert — Chicken Tractor Deluxe will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

SUNDAY, DEC. 20

Concert — Laura Boswell will perform from noon to 2 p.m. at Zola Kitchen and Wine Bar, 1287 Penfield Road, State College. Visit www.lauraboswellmusic. com. Performance — A screening of The Bolshoi Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be held at 12:55 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. thestatetheatre.org. Concert — The Penns Valley Men’s Chorus will hold its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. at the Milesburg United Methodist Church, 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg. Call (814) 355-1308. Concert — Bluegrass band Mountain Ride will perform at 5 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net. Event — A Christmas carol sing-along will be held at 7 p.m. at Calvary Church, 150 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg. Free cookies and cider will be provided. Call (814) 238-0822.

MONDAY, DEC. 21

Performance — Dr. Tony Lentz will present his 38th annual one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 22

Event — An eighth anniversary celebration will be held at 4 p.m. for the Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net. Concert — A free gospel and bluegrass jam session will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pine Hall Lutheran Church, 1760 W. College Ave., State College. Email askrug@ comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23

Concert — Country blues duo Scotch Hollow will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Avenue 209 Coffeehouse, 209 Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven. Call (570) 748-6738. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Messaging mascots provide keen marketing lessons DAVID M. MASTOVICH

Who do you like better as a messaging mascot: the AFLAC duck or GEICO’S gecko? Each was created through a combination of intel, instincts and ingenuity. Both helped build brands and became part of pop culture.

A DUCK INCREASES NAME RECOGNITION

David M. Mastovich is president of MASSolutions Inc. For more information, visit www.mas solutions.biz.

Despite decades of advertising, name recognition of American Family Life Assurance Company was still less than 10 percent. The company was unable to stand out from the crowd of competitors with

names that began with “American,” so they decided to use the acronym AFLAC. Their advertising agency created and tested two commercials: One featuring Ray Romano of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” a top-rated sitcom at the time, scored an 18, meaning 18 percent of people polled recalled the company’s name after watching it. Since the industry average was a score of 12, AFLAC had a safe option in the Romano commercial. The second concept consisted of a duck voiced by Gilbert Gottfried quacking the company’s name. While it seemed no one at the company got it, the commercial scored an eye-opening 27 when tested. AFLAC took a chance on the duck ad and decided to run it for two weeks beginning New Year’s Day 2000. During the first year using the duck mascot, sales were up 29 percent. They doubled in three years, and name recognition hit an astounding 67 percent.

ACTOR’S STRIKE LEADS TO VOICED GECKO

MARKETING TIPS FROM MASCOTS

In 1999, the Screen Actors Guild strike prevented the use of live actors in commercials. GEICO worked around the problem by creating the gecko. The original commercial was voiced by actor Kelsey Grammar and the commercials now feature Jake Wood, who speaks with a British Cockney accent. Why? Because it would be unexpected and gives the gecko a working-class feel, according to GEICO’S ad agency. The gecko was voted America’s favorite advertising icon in 2005, and GEICO recently passed Allstate a couple of years ago to become the second-largest provider behind State Farm in the hyper-competitive auto insurance market. Advertising is particularly important to GEICO because it sells directly over the Internet, rather than through a network of agents.

The creation and ongoing success of GEICO’S gecko and the AFLAC duck provide some interesting marketing tips. Four to keep in mind: ■ Focus on solutions. Both the gecko and duck were created to solve a specific challenge. The solution succeeded way beyond the initial reason for doing it. ■ Simplify your message. A duck quacking. A gecko talking about savings. Keep it systematically simple. ■ Make it memorable. Gilbert Gottfried, Kelsey Grammer, Jake Wood. The animated duck and gecko. Recognizable voices and memorable imagery. ■ Commit to your big idea. AFLAC knew the acronym was more memorable than the longer name. GEICO sells directly over the Internet and needs creative advertising to reach and influence its target audiences.

Patton Twp. representative joins CATA board STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority has welcomed Dr. Wendy Pardee to its board of directors as the newly appointed Patton Township representative. Pardee is completing the term of Tom Kurtz, and will be eligible for appointment to a five-year term in January. “I am certain that I can speak for the entire CATA organization when I say that we are truly excited to have Dr. Pardee join our board,” said Louwana Oliva, CATA general manager. “Dr. Pardee brings with her expertise that will further

strengthen the organization and enhance the services provided by the authority to its riders and the community.” Pardee is the chief executive officer for Skills of Central PA, a multi-county provider of intellectual disability and behavioral health services. Previously, she served as the chief financial officer for the Community Guidance Center, a behavioral health care provider in Indiana, Pa. Along with more than 15 years in the human service sector, Pardee has degrees in accounting and management of

information systems, a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in administration and leadership studies. Pardee has served on community health councils, local YMCA boards, community daycare boards and the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association board. She’s worked with the Centre County Down Syndrome Society, and is a member of the American Association of University Women and the Junior Women’s Club of State College.

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Nominees announced for Excellence in Business Awards STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County has announced the nominees for its 2015 Excellence in Business Awards. Three finalists and one winner in five categories will be announced at the CBICC’s Vision Dinner, to be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Mountain View Country Club. Small Business of the Year, Visionary Company of the Year, Technology Com-

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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

ven Hollow Road, State College, $290,000. Barbara S. Fry to Nicholas A. Wells, 1454 Westerly Parkway, State College, $235,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

William J. Zally Jr. and Durga Zally to Brad A. Hockenberry and Pamela S. Hockenberry, 231 Skyharbor Drive, Port Matilda, $350,000.

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Christopher A. Danser and Melissa Danser to Bethany M. Steele, 360 S. Spring St., Bellefonte, $182,000. Susan Rio Carson, Susan Hazel and Charles V. Carson to Susan Rio Carson and Charles V. Carson, 1281 Parkwood Drive, Bellefonte, $1. Rodney D. Proctor and Jodi W. Proctor to Hammered Dreams LLC, 210 Heverly Lane, Bellefonte, $127,000.

David O. Baughman and Kathie A. Baughman to Rodney N. Wellar and Sherri L. Wellar, 325 Jacobs Road, Julian, $85,000.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Kevin Gilham, Charles T. Donley, Jamie L. Gilham and Kimberly A. Donley to Charles T. Donley and Kimberly A. Donley, 1220 Railroad Ave., Julian, $1.

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MARION TOWNSHIP

International Brotherhood of TCW to International Brotherhood of TCW, 2225 High Tech Road, State College, $1.

Louise Margaret Manginell to Louise M. Manginell and Isaiah V. Hall, 3205 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $1.

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MILES TOWNSHIP

Richard H. Hicks estate and Kathryn M. Hicks, executrix, to Kathryn M. Hicks, 343 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $1. Tyler D. Stauffer and Kendra L. Stauffer to Randall M. Stauffer and Carol E. Stauffer, 110 Ran-Dol Lane, Bellefonte, $1.

Samuel F. Bierly, Nancy C. Bierly and Diane M. Bierly to Bryan K. Homan and Reva D. Homan, 149 E. Main St., Rebersburg, $66,500.

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Dawn M. Nixon to Patrick A. Wozinski and Christina D. Wozinski, 16 Wilts Lane, State College, $252,500. Gray’s Woods and S&A Homes Inc. to John V. Barlett and Jennifer L. Barlett, 203 Glenndale Drive, Port Matilda, $381,461. James Russell Lawrence and Elizabeth L. Lawrence to Gregory Miles Feinberg and Ona Rene Gabriel Feinberg, 685 Stoneledge Road, State College, $369,900. Gerald H. Feagley II to Jacob T. Fulton, 3973 N. Atherton St.,

Susan Travis and Donald Travis to Dawn M. Nixon, 206 Birchtree Court, State College, $181,500. Eric M. Sauder and Ruth M. Sauder to Kenneth Charles Roe, 186 Spring St., State College, $165,000.

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Teresa A. Davis to Nello N. Miraldi and Mary Miraldi, 2393 Ra-

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Mark V. Deluca, Misty J. Deluca and Myra Jessica Deluca to Kevin J. Butler, 270 Kathy St., Philipsburg, $107,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Judith Dawn Burlingame, Judith R. Burlingame estate and Margaret L. Gutierrez, executrix, to David A. Tobias and Krista L. Tobias, 208 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe, $1.

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Brian C. Zellars to Melissa Danser and Christopher A. Danser, 164 Exeter Lane, Bellefonte, $259,000. Peggy S. Cain and Gary A. Cain to Joseph Yakich and Desiree Yakich, 105 Cole St., Bellefonte, $107,500. Patrick Wozinski and Christina Wozinski to Daniel R. Pressley and Brenda L. Pressley, 120 Lee St., Bellefonte, $154,000.

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Virginia H. Gurney estate and David J. Gurney, co-executor, to Susan L. Polay, co-executrix, and Andrew S. Way, 159 Waypointe Circle, State College, $247,000. Robert K. Berrigan and Donna M. Berrigan to Beaver Avenue LP, 222 Highland Alley, State College, $114,000. Gifford H. Albright to Lance Kennedy-Phillips and Tonya L. Kennedy-Phillips, 1071 Crabapple Drive, State College, $439,900.

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Albert — Francis STATE COLLEGE a song like no one deliver Sinatra could of styling and lyrical phrasscene else. A master the pop culturehis life ing, he dominated He lived generations. for it. He for several made no apologies “Rat his way and rat of the infamous career in was the head a legendary artist to Pack” and enjoyed from recording show business, birthday, movie star. of his 100th “That’s Life: On the occasion will present Birthday of the State Theatre of the 100th A Celebration The show, a total immerwill Frank Sinatra.” vibe of Sinatra cool, Photo sion in the jazzy Saturday, Dec. 5, with 7 p.m. KEITH SRAKOCIC/AP sponsors be begin at for program the a hunter focus a martini reception Submitted photo reads a sign marking of the Eyes” will preceding. from Greensburg, is spending some of “Ol’ Blue is famous Bob Zimmerman, the commission The song booktop-notch local and reChris DiMattio said he was glad by deer. SIGN OF THE TIMES: PAYING TRIBUTE: of Frank Sinatra. He be performed Featured vocalists include in Fisher. Zimmermanhelp hunters find areas with more Elizaarea on Nov. 23 for his impersonation the State Theatre during gional talent. license feeds to Tyne Palazzi, at money from hunting Tommy Wareham,Scranton-based Chris will be performing 100th and the Celebration of the beth Webb “That’s Life: A show will highlight of firearm buck of Zeropoint Sinatra” Dec. 5. DiMattio. The the first day arrangements direction of Birthday of Frank after dawn on kill was almost too lucky. talents and of Barash musical the Pennsylvania of Rob Schmidt,The Centre season, Parsons Big Band, under DiMattio is a talented brainchild By ALEXA LEWIS for sure, no deer huntChris publishes One thing is Rick Hirsch. said John Levin, Media, which today can mimic news@centrecountygazette.com ago, and of board of deer season Sinatra impersonator, three decades season, County Gazette. to me with the idea minutes the State Theatre’s ing in its heyday — For twenty hunt this president of Levin. “And “Rob came expected to lucky show,” said STATE COLLEGE Then they heard a few to on Billthe 750,000 Nov. 30, may not get as directors. doing a Sinatraand staff sees it as a way down had 209 hits they heard nothing. one buck to dart Frank Sinatra charts, with 127 makwhich started the State board community” that scope. singles gunshots, prompting Not bad the as Parsons. board’s pop with little surprise into Tyler Parsons’ give back to 20 on the list. started Be quiet the hill right It may come aren’t getting along with it to the Top who coming buddy. ing N.J., his deer a to as still said Hoboken, “There’s 8 many hunters of Bellefonte for a kid from at the age of 8. Game Commissiondeer Sinatra, Page the 37, 38 and still,” Parsons slumped the Pennsylvania singing for tips Levin, the event was Logan. consistently 39 Business ..................... 6-year-old son, back and again in the shoulAccording to .... 34, 35 they argue that Parsons Happening Classified ........................ Once in the .30-06 rifle, 29-31 What’s ............................ 36 206 Puzzles local .................. in his almost der with a Remington Hunting, Page 18-23 Shop & In Town .... 32, 33 his first buck only 45 minutes Christmas .. took down 24-28 Around career. But, 12 Victorian year hunting ......................... ....................... 9 Education ............... 13-16 Sports ............................ Community Opinion ..... 10, 11 $30 Health & Wellness

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Township — The Ferguson the STATE COLLEGE unanimously approved proposal development board of supervisors residential after an hourfinal planned at State College,where residents for the Cottages Nov. 16 hearing on long public 32 acres beyond voiced opposition. will encompass Drive and WhiteThe project of Blue Course the intersection proposed the hall Road. Toll Brothers of conSince developertwo years ago, the bone than project more

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Nominees for the Excellence in Business Award are: ■ Small Business of the Year — Spectrawood, PennTerra Engineering, Rowland Creative, Trombley Real Estate, Homeland Manufacturing Services, The Makery, Quality Inn, Actuated Medical and Indigo Biosciences. ■ Visionary Company of the Year — AE Works, West Arete, Home Instead Senior Care, Reese Engineering, Restek and Actuated Medical.

pany of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and CEO of the Year finalists and winners will be selected by an independent panel of business and community leaders. In addition, the CBICC will select and present two economic development awards — Economic Development Champion and Centre County Economic Development Partnership Support Partner of the Year — during a portion of the program that will highlight the CBICC’s strategic vision for 2016.

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HORSE THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION $30.00 WILDFIRE RANCH (wildfireranch.org) is a breathtakingly beautiful horse ranch in Spring Mills, Pa. They use their horses to heal people from depression, anxiety, sadness. The power of God works thru their horses to heal. I have suffered with anxiety (814) 422-0534

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PARKING CLOSE TO CAMPUS Parking on paved and plowed church parking lot, 600 block of East Prospect Ave, for Spring Semester. $260 per semester payable in advance. 24/7 access. First Church of Christ, Scientist. Call Mike at 814-237-8711 or m7h@psu.edu.

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3 BDR, 2 baths, oil heat, public water, on lot sewer system, on 1.5 acre lot in Aaronsburg, PA. $850/mo. (814) 883-2238

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SPACIOUS 1 Bedroom Apt. In State College. $1,200.00 This one bedroom Apartment is situated in the heart of the downtown. It contains large open plan living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows flooding the room with plenty of natural light. There’s a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes. (415) 663-7201

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ROOM For Rent In Family Home. $450.00 Furnished bedroom for one person. Includes utilities in Port Matilda home located in a lovely wooded area. 10 Miles to PSU. Towels and linens provided. Access to living areas, laundry, kitchen (dishes, pots & pans) & pool. Month to month lease. (814) 692-0004

SUBLEASE Available For Spring 2016 $500.00 Private bed/bath at the Pointe. 4-bedroom apartment. Looking for 1 female to take over Spring/Summer lease. Price is not negotiable. (267) 323-6298

PU BLI C RELATI O NS ASSI STANT ull Ti e ntry e el osition tate ollege learfield area. esponsi le or uilding relationships with usinesses in edical non edical en iron ents organi ations and schools with the o ecti e o increasing isi ility and sales. ontacts ade through calling and eeting with re erral sources networ ing with ey in uence groups and assisting with ar eting e ents. achelor s degree in i eral rts ar eting usiness or related field. ood writing s ills necessary proficiency with social edia is re uired. ust e sel oti ated organi ed results oriented ha e e ceptional co unication s ills and present a pro essional usiness i age. ust e a le to pass drug testing all ac ground chec s ha e a alid dri er s license clean dri ing record and relia le transportation. or is pri arily field co unity ased and re uires local tra el. enefit pac age o ered.

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COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.

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LOOK I NG FOR E X P E RI E NCE D TA X P RE P A RE RS We are looking for income tax preparers with experience in personal and small business tax preparation. A background in accounting is a maj or plus for this part time position.

W E OFFE R • Highest payout in the industry for qualified applicants. • ery e ible hours • Paid personal days for qualified applicant • Immediate qualification to participate in retirement plan. • Professional facility with latest technology in a friendly, small company work environment. D otts Hamilton, I nc . is a rapidly growing tax and accounting practice located in B ellefonte B orough. We are looking for highly motivated selfstarters who want to grow with us.

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COMPUTER REPAIRS Over 15 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or call 814-883-4855

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CLEANING & HANDYMAN SNOW REMOVAL We offer home cleaning and handyman services including fall clean up snow removal firewood and land scaping. Family owned and all family that work in the field give a call see if we can help you. (814) 769-1231

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Clothing

CHRISTMAS / SPECIAL OCCASION DRESSES $20.00 Gorgeous holiday / occasion dresses. Hand made. Any colors, any size. Several styles to choose from. Price from $20-50 depending on size and material used. Local Boalsburg. I can email pics of options or check out eBay store “MelliesDress” (814) 470-0615

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Clothing

NECK TIES: dozens of men’s silk neck ties. like new. $2.00 ea. Call (814) 466-7235 YOUTH Eagle Jacket with hood in excellent condition. $40.00 Call (814) 238-5619

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Machinery & Tools

SHOPSMITH 7 Power Tools In 1 Machine $400.00 Lathe, Table Saw, Drill Press, Router, Horizontal Borer, Disc Sander and Shaper. Includes instruction manuals, many accessories, and wall-mounted board to store/display them. New models run $3,300 and up. Leave a message and we will call you back. (814) 234-0585

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Walks Firewood & Lawn Care Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Dont hesitate to call. Call Now: Matthew R. Walk (814)937-3206

MIXED SEASONED HARDWOOD For Sale Cut And Split Oak And Ash, Varying Length From 12” To 16” Dried 3 Months. Ready To Burn Delivered $150.00 Cord & Ranked $175.00. Call (717) 247-4667

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3 Person Canoe, has 800 pound capacity, paid $699 asking $500, only used 3 times, orrs included, would make a great x-mas gift, Call (814) 625-2176

COLLECTION of PENN STATE Bank buttons, 1972 to 2015 and button history book. $350 for all. Call for information after 6pm. (814) 466-6853

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Miscellaneous For Sale

6FT Frosted Christmas Tree with lights, in original box. $40.00. Also, burgundy tree skirt $10.00 (814) 353-4591

BEEF for sale, grain fed, by the quarter or half, cut, wrapped & frozen to your specifications. Call (814) 883-2238

Machinery & Tools

DEWALT 10” Job Site bench saw. $200; Powermatic 15” Scroll saw, $20; Older Craftsman 7” 2 speed Sander/Polisher, $15; Older, HD, Cast Iron Craftsman 10: Radial Arms Saw, $90; Walk behind Garden Spreader, $10, 300” Garden hose, $25. (814) 203-3618 MTD Snow Thrower: needs some repairs. $100.00 (814) 238-5619

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Pets & Supplies For Sale

AKC Chocolate Labrador Puppies: Vet checked - Shots Home Raised 3 Female and 2 Male READY NOW! $500 (814) 687-3853

AIWA NSX Digital Sound System. AIWA Sound System with AM/FM Radio, 3-CD tray, Dual Tape decks, Karoke set-up. Comes with 3-speed covered record player. Dimensions: AIWA, 10”w X 12”h X 12”d; 2 speakers, each 7X12X9”; Record player, 18”w X 14”d X 10”h. Leave message we can return. (814) 234-0585

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Miscellaneous For Sale

IHOME ID844 $80.00 used IHome dual alarm clock radio for iPad, iPhone and iPod; charge or wake and sleep to either one, to a custom playlist, or to AM/FM radio. The sync button syncs the clock to your iPhone w/remote, Asking $80 obo (814) 933-0502

JOB TRAILER $3,950.00 14 ft. “V” Front Job Trailer. Tandem Axle Like New Condition. Roof Rack, Ball Hitch, Finished Interior. Very Little Use. (814) 280-2155 LIONEL Train set from 1950’s; metal steam engine, freight cars, track, transformer, excellent condition, $175, Call (814) 207-3875

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WALNUT TREES: logging with horses, low environmental impact, free estimates. Call (814) 236-3290. Please leave a message if no answer.

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Autos For Sale

1996 JEEP Grand Cherokee Limited, rusted frame, $1,500. (814) 203-3618

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Centre Crest is currently seeking individuals who possess the following q ualities to j oin our team he qualiﬁed candidate should possess critical thinking skills; have strong clinical and assessment skills, along with effective leadership ability. Long term care and or hospital supervisor experience preferred but not req uired, and must possess an active PA Registered Nurse license. We are also accepting application for PRN and Part Time Registered Nurses to complement our staff. If this is you, please contact the new Director of Nursing Michelle Richner to set up an interview, by calling 8 1 4 - 3 5 5 - 6 7 7 7 . If you wish to complete an application please visit our website at www. c entrec rest. org

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Centre Crest is currently seeking a F ull Time evenings shift LPN. We recently increased our wages at Centre Crest for the s to stay competitive in our ﬁeld f you are seeking a position, and you possess the q ualities that we seek as being talented, driven, and a clinically strong leader; ability to multi task as well as work independently, then we would like to hear from you. If you wish to complete an application please visit our website at www. c entrec rest. org. We are also accepting applications for PRN and Part Time LPN’ s to complement our staff. Please call us at 8 1 4 - 3 5 5 6 7 7 7 if you should have any q uestions on this position or other employment opportunities that are available. Centre Crest is an E q u al Op p ortu nity E mp loy er ( M / F/ D / V )

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Do you want to make a difference in a person’ s life? Consider working for Sunny Days Adult Daily Living Center. A duel-licensed provider that has been caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the aging population since 2004. We are seeking compassionate, hard-working individuals to support adults with Intellectual and developmental disabilities and aging. Monday thru F riday, Daylight hours. Job duties differ based on individual’ s needs. These may include but are not limited to community involvement, personal care, social/ communication needs, and independent living skills ualiﬁed applicants must be years of age or older, have a high school diploma or G ED, current driver’ s license, and pass background checks. We will provide CPR/ F irst Aid and other req uired training. Experience is a plus but not req uired. Call 8 1 4 - 3 5 7 - 0 2 9 2 or stop in f or an ap p lic ation!

IN HOME SERVICES OF CENTRAL PA (A State Licensed Home Care Agency) E.O.E.

Is Seeking Caring, Conscientious, Dependable Service Providers: CA RE G I V E RS: $ 11.50/ Hour (Training Available!) CNA ’ s: $ 12/ Hour P RN LP N’ s: $ 20/ Hour HOU SE K E E P E RS: $ 11.50/ Hour

P lease c all M ic h elle at 8 8 8 - 8 8 1 - 2 0 4 6 f or more inf o.

Warehouser III First Quality Tissue, an industry leading manufacturer of paper towel and bath tissue products, is currently looking for Warehouser III’s for our manufacturing facility located in Lock Haven, PA. We are looking for team members who are team-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment and want to advance in their careers. The Warehouser III positions require the ability to safely operate a fork truck, scan products and load/unload products in a Warehouse setting. Previous fork truck experience preferred. All positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and are a 12-hour work schedule. Ability and willingness to work night shift a must. First Quality Tissue offers competitive starting rates based on previous experience and education. We also provide a safe, clean, work environment with excellent wages and benefits including bonus and incentive programs, medical/dental benefits, 401K plan with company contribution, recognition programs, and education assistance opportunities. All of our positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and are 12-hour work schedules.

For immediate consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com and click on the Careers Tab! E/O/E

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