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The State High boys’ basketball team, fresh off a Mid-Penn Conference championship, will look to repeat its District 6 title from last year when it faces Altoona. That game is among a strong slate of upcoming playoff contests involving county teams./Page 20
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Mountain View hotel plan clears hurdle By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BOALSBURG — A local developer has cleared a hurdle in an attempt to bring a 100-room hotel to the Mountain View Country Club property and breathe new life into the existing golf course. On Feb. 21, the Harris Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to support a waiver request, on behalf of Wyndham Garden Hotel and its developers, to relieve a part of a township ordinance that requires new land developers to install riparian buffers where fresh water runs freely. A riparian buffer is a vegetated area near a stream, usually forested, which helps shade and partially protect a stream from the impact of adjacent land uses. It
plays a key role in increasing water quality in associated streams, rivers and lakes. The waiver request will be recommended to the township board of supervisors by the planning commission at the regular township supervisors’ meeting in March. “We are very appreciative of how the planning commission is working with us on this project,” said Joe Thomas, general manager of the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center in State College, and the developer of the new property. “This is a step in the right direction for us. There’s still lots more work to do to get this thing rolling, but we’re willing to do what it takes and work with whoever we need to to bring this great amenity to Harris Township.” Spring Creek runs directly through the
property, on its southern portion, and this area is where the riparian buffers need to be created to comply with the township’s ordinance. The planning commission agreed there were no issues with the riparian buffers on the east side of the property; however, on the west side, where a flood plain is located, the width of the required riparian buffer area encroached on three of the golf course’s 18 holes. John Wainright, a planning commission member who admitted to not being “too familiar” with the game, asked if the fairways and holes impacted by the riparian buffers could be moved, or removed altogether. “Without some relief in this ordinance, we wouldn’t be able to move forward with this project,” said Mark Saville, project en-
“WE’RE HOPING to improve operations on the golf course, and by adding a quality hotel with outstanding amenities, we feel we can put a new charge into the game in Harris Township.” Joe Thomas,
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gineer. “We can’t move the holes themselves, and we can’t just remove them altogether. You can’t operate a 15-hole golf course. The purpose of building the hotel is to grow existing golf operations.” Mountain View, Page 8
Townships reassured on police service
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Questions raised on impact of immigration resolution
By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com
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THON 2017 dancers collapse to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 19 after completing the 46-hour dance marathon to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer. The annual fundraiser brought in more than $10 million. Coverage on pages 3, 16-17.
State College Borough officials are reassuring two neighboring townships that a resolution on immigration enforcement passed by the borough council in January will not change their police services. The resolution left officials and some residents in College and Harris townships, which contract for police services from the borough, with concerns about whether the measure would impact their communities. Questions raised included the impact
of the potential loss of federal funding from the Trump administration, although borough officials have emphasized that the resolution does not make State College a “sanctuary” community. The Harris Township Board of Supervisors plans to have State College Police Chief John Gardner at its Monday, March 13, meeting to address the matter, township manager Amy Farkas said. “We want to make sure they’re enforcing the laws, that if the federal government called they would help them,” Farkas said. Police service, Page 6
Headliners set for Grange Fair, Happy Valley fest By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
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CHRIS LANE will be among the headliners at the 2017 Grange Fair. He will perform Aug. 25. Police Blotter .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 9
Two premier summer events in Centre County already have entertainment acts set for 2017, with Chris Lane and the Spin Doctors topping the lists. The Centre County Grange Fair and Encampment Board recently announced main stage performers for the 143rd installment of the Grange Fair. Officials said they wanted to announce the shows early to get area residents excited for the event, which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 26. “We’re excited to be able to announce our preliminary headlining show entertainment so early,” said Darlene Confer, Grange Fair general manager. “This allows
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us to get a big marketing campaign going for the events we have coming up. We want to get people excited early because we feel we have a pretty good lineup — perhaps the best Grange Fair has ever seen.” According to Confer, Chris Lane’s performance on Friday evening, Aug. 25, should be well received. “We’re very, very fortunate to be able to get an act like Chris Lane,” said Confer. “His music is popular right now, and he was most recently featured on ‘The Bachelor,’ so there is some name recognition there that should help with the attendance.” Other Grange Fair performers for 2017 include Smithfield on Friday, Aug. 18; The Motown Sounds of Touch on Saturday, Headliners, Page 8
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Sports .............................. 20 Dining Out ...................... 25
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THE SPIN DOCTORS will perform during Happy Valley Music Fest’s opening night June 2.
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Puzzles ............................ 29 Business .......................... 30
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Police reported the arrest of 61-yearold Stanley Marinos, of Spring Mills, following an incident at the Dollar Store in Centre Hall at 4 p.m. Dec. 30. Police alleged Marinos stole a dash camera. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported the investigation into a harassment incident that occurred between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Jan. 10 in Snow Shoe. ❑❑❑ Steven Marsh, 23, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence at 6:26 p.m. Jan. 25 at West Aaron Street and Pine Street in Aaronsburg. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Benner Pike and Bricker Road at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 30 to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Police alleged that 25-year-old Charles Wingert was found to be under the influence of multiple drugs and was in possession of drugs. ❑❑❑ Authorities are investigating a theft by deception case that involved multiple victims at an Easterly Parkway, State College address at 6 p.m. Feb. 1. ❑❑❑ A 25-year-old State College woman reported to police that her vehicle was struck by a metal object, thrown from the passenger window of a tractor-trailer, while traveling on Interstate 99, near mile marker 71.9, in Patton Township on Feb. 3. Anyone with information is asked to contact (814) 355-7545. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Interstate 99 in Patton Township, near mile marker 73.2, at 6:14 a.m. Feb. 3 to investigate a crash. Police said Adelmo Gudiel-Herrera was traveling southbound in a 2007 Freightliner when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the guide rail. The vehicle then continued down an embankment and rolled. Gudiel-Herrera was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. ❑❑❑ A 58-year-old Rebersburg man reported to police someone damaged a chainlink fence at his property on West Main Street in Miles Township Feb. 7 or Feb. 8. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported four juveniles damaged landscape lighting owned by Stanley Vondada at his residence in Walker Township at 7:55 p.m. Feb. 14. Police estimate damage at $20. ❑❑❑ Police reported a corrections officer at SCI Benner discovered suspected Suboxone on an inmate at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 19.
No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash at 3 a.m. Feb. 13 along state Route 3040, in the area of South Eagle Valley Road. Police said Jennifer Laber, of Tyrone, was southbound, and for unknown reasons her 2014 Nissan Pathfinder left the roadway and struck a culvert. Police said she fled the scene, but was found later at a residence 2 miles from the crash scene. Charges are pending, police said. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported a juvenile was found with suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop along state Route 322 in Rush Township at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 14. ❑❑❑ Charges of harassment were filed against 46-year-old Lawrence Teyon Paul, who police said engaged in a physical altercation with a 41-year-old Philipsburg woman at a residence on Curtin Street, Philipsburg, at 10 a.m. Feb. 14. Police said the altercation resulted in a broken pair of eye glasses.
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Family stories put stamp on THON 2017 Final fundraising tally tops $10 million
By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The families who inspire year-round fundraising and a 46-hour dance marathon took center stage on the afternoon of Feb. 19 as THON 2017 headed into its final hours at the Bryce Jordan Center. The emotional Family Hour recognized all the families of the Four Diamonds Fund, the program at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital that provides financial and emotional support to pediatric cancer patients and their families. Not long thereafter, the year of fundraising culminating in the 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon came to a close as the tally was revealed: THON 2017 raised $10,045,478.44 for the Four Diamonds Fund.
Since 1977, THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, has raised $146 million for the Four Diamonds to provide financial support for pediatric cancer patients and their families, as well as facilities and research. Because of Four Diamonds and THON, no pediatric cancer patient family at Penn State Hershey receives a medical bill. This year’s fundraising total is an increase over last year’s tally of $9,770,332.32. The high-water mark was set in 2014 with $13,343,517.33. The Family Hour featured three families who discussed their experiences with cancer, the Four Diamonds Fund and Penn State’s THON.
CONNOR ROWAN
On an unseasonably warm day in December 2014, 3-year-old Connor Rowan was playing outside with his older brother, TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
MARCUS JOSEY, who is battling leukemia, addresses the crowd Feb. 19 at the Bryce Jordan Center during Family Hour.
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THON 2017 raised $10,045,478.44 for the Four Diamonds Fund. The total was revealed at the conclusion of the event Feb. 19 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
THON alumni unveil mosaic at HUB Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group revealed a years-long project, the DMAIG Mosaic, on Feb. 18 outside of the THON Store at the HUB-Robeson Center. The mosaic is a collection of photographs submitted by Penn State students, alumni, THON volunteers and THON supporters from around the globe. “Our DMAIG volunteers were able to tap into the love that alumni have for THON and leverage that into more support for this great cause,” said Paul J. Clif-
ford, CEO of the Penn State Alumni Association. “The mosaic will be a permanent reminder of the power of the Penn State network and the amazing impact that alumni volunteers have at Penn State.” The project raised more than $47,000 for the Penn State Dance Marathon, and includes one photo from every THON from years 1973-2016. DMAIG is an affiliate group of the Penn State Alumni Association that promises to promote a continuing relationship between students and alumni who care Mosaic, Page 7
Alex. He came inside doubled over in pain and saying his stomach hurt. His mother, Marianne Rowan, said she thought he had a stomach bug. The next day, fearful it might be his appendix, she took Connor to the emergency room. Doctors told Marianne and Connor’s father, Michael, that they had found a mass in his liver. “Shock, panic, heartbreak,” Marianne described as her reaction. She went into the small bathroom attached to Connor’s room and “silently screamed.” The Rowans were immediately being transported to Penn State Hershey. Connor had liver cancer and the next day would undergo a seven-hour surgery. “When I grow up, I am going to be Spiderman,” Connor told his mother, who said she could only think, “Oh, please grow up.” Connor finished treatments in March 2015 and today is 22 months in remission.
Marianne Rowan said it was the work of the doctors and nurses at Penn State Hershey — where Connor was nicknamed “Courageous Connor” — as well as Four Diamonds and THON that got Connor and the family through. “What you guys did for us ended up meaning everything,” she said. “There are families whose children are diagnosed with cancer that they go bankrupt to afford treatments. All we had to focus on was getting Connor healthy.” The Rowans attended their first THON event, Harvest Day, in the fall of 2015. Marianne said the Rowans started to “fall in love” with THON. “From visits to our family, pen pals, emails, you guys became a part of our family,” Marianne said. “Our oldest son said Penn State feels like a second home to him.” Family, Page 7
More photos of THON 2017, pages 16-17
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SC, P-O athletic facility upgrades progress By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
Two Centre County school districts — State College and Philipsburg-Osceola — continue to move forward with plans for improvements to athletic facilities.
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About two dozen people attended a public forum Feb. 20 for the State College Area School District’s Memorial Field improvement project. The event was designed to give concerned residents a closer look at phase two of the project, which includes the demolition of the administration building on Nittany Avenue and replacement of it with a new locker room facility, which will be incorporated into the bleacher seating complex. In January, the district’s board of directors voted to demolish the building and construct new locker rooms, rather than re-purpose the existing building. Costs for both options were quoted as nearly identical. The forum opened with an overview of the project, followed by table discussions with board facilitators to help visitors with questions. These facilitators also took note of suggestions or opinions concerning the project. “I think we had a very positive and engaging event,” said Ed Poprik, director of physical plant for the SCASD. “Everyone in attendance was 100 percent pro-project, so the evening had a good vibe to it. I think the community is excited about this project. I know the district is.”
Visitors also had the opportunity to question the school board via comment cards. Poprik said although just a few were collected, the comments were all positive regarding the project. “We know a little better now how people feel about the project, and we’re excited about that,” said Poprik. “Having the community’s support on a project like this is crucial.” Poprik said all the comments and suggestions will be transcribed into a format that can be easily presented to the board of directors. “We don’t have any more meetings planned on this right now, but that doesn’t mean the board won’t hold another public forum sometime in the future,” said Poprik. The first phase of the project got under way in 2003 when $400,000 was pumped into the facility in the form of stormwater management infrastructure. Two years later, new lighting was installed with a price tag of $250,000. In 2007 and 2008, $150,000 worth of bleacher work was completed inside Memorial Stadium. And, in 2014, the west side bleacher project was finished at a cost of $2.3 million. Poprik said the proposed project’s timeline includes the destruction of the administration building in May/June of 2018. After the 2018 football season, construction on the new locker room and bleacher complex will commence until July 2019. Interior work will be completed following the 2019 football season and the facility should be “substantially” completed by January 2020.
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BLEACHERS AND OTHER infrastructure are scheduled to be added this summer to the new artificial turf field at Philipsburg-Osceola High School. The work is expected to be completed in time for the 2017 football season. The estimated cost of the project is $8.8 million and the district’s capital financing program includes the capacity to fund debt service for borrowing a portion or all of the project costs. Poprik said the district can use capital reserve funds rather than borrowing to lower project costs; however, he noted that may alter financing other district projects. He said financing scenarios will need to be reviewed and carefully considered based upon market conditions.
PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA ATHLETIC FACILITY
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AN ARTIST’S RENDERING of the renovated Memorial Field facility in State College. A forum Feb. 20 gave residents a closer look at the plans.
Meanwhile, in Philipsburg-Osceola, the district is preparing to embark on phase two of its project to complete the senior high school athletic facility. Last year, work was completed to install new artificial turf at the existing varsity soccer/track and field facility with plans to bring football games to the field on a full-time basis beginning with the 2017 season. Phase two involves the placement of bleachers and construction of a team room, concession stand and restroom facility, as well as installation of a sidewalk system and corresponding infrastructure to service the land development activity. On Feb. 21, the Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding for the final land development plan for the project. “We’re excited to get to this point,”
said P-O superintendent Gregg Paladina. “The project actually came together pretty quickly. Now, we can move ahead and get started on this part of the project.” The commissioners’ approval effectively gave P-O the go-ahead to begin seeking Philipsburg Borough building permits, environmental permits and bid proposals from prospective companies that can handle the workload. “If all goes as planned, we should be able to begin advertising for this work in March or April,” said Paladina. He estimates the project costs to be in the $2 million to $3 million range. He said the money will come from the general fund balance, which is at about $11 million currently. Paladina said the work would be completed over the summer, in anticipation of the 2017 football season. “I don’t think we play our first home game until the third game of the season next year, so the next time you see the Mounties play football, it should be on the new field,” said Paladina. “And, if for some reason it isn’t ready, we’ll just have to play at Memorial Field. But, I think all will be in good shape when next season rolls around.” Paladina said there are other capital projects on the agenda in 2017, including the re-painting of the high school to reflect the traditional blue colors of P-O more prominently, as well as heating and air conditioning improvements at Osceola Mills Elementary School.
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Future of Philipsburg PSP barracks unclear By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
PHILIPSBURG — Rumors concerning the future of the Philipsburg barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police have been swirling through the community for about a decade. Some say its closing. Others say it will combine with a new barracks in Benner Township. State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Philipsburg, has been on top of the situation since a memo was recently distributed to state lawmakers concerning the status of the state police. He said there is still a lot of conflicting information circling about the future of the Philipsburg barracks. “To be honest, I’m not exactly sure what the plan is,” said Conklin. “That’s something we’ve been trying to find out for the past two weeks. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there right now, and we’re trying to get to the bottom of it.” Since Gov. Tom Wolf presented the state’s preliminary budget, the barracks has been the talk of the community. During his address, the governor discussed the need to consolidate several barracks of PSP, leading many to believe the Philipsburg barracks would eventually
fold into a new state police station targeted for Benner Township. Philipsburg residents recently began circulating a petition to “Keep the State Police.” “I know a lot of people are worried about this situation. That’s why they’ve already started a petition,” said Conklin. “I’m worried, too. I’m concerned for the safety of our residents, as well as the safety of our state police troopers. “It’s just not palatable thinking that police will be about an hour away when our residents need them. That’s just not acceptable.” Conklin, however, said nothing “official” has come from the governor’s office concerning the situation, and noted, during Wolf’s talk in State College on Feb. 13, the governor said he had “no knowledge of any closings at this time.” The governor did say, though, that he felt rural communities without the protection of a local police department that rely on the services of the state police should have to pay for that service and protection. He noted a $20 to $25 proposed fee to each resident in those communities. “It just leaves me with the question, just what is going on?” said Conklin. “I’ve spoken with the governor’s chief of staff
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THE PHILIPSBURG barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police is located at 3104 Port Matilda Highway. about the situation, and several other concerned parties. The general consensus is that no one really knows what the situation is.” The local lawmaker said he will continue to monitor the situation and attempt to make the necessary waves in state government to show the importance of a local
barracks to Philipsburg and its residents. “We can’t have response times of 30 to 40 minutes for police, and that’s exactly what we’ll get if they uproot our station here and combine it with another station more than 25 miles away,” said Conklin. “That’s just not acceptable to me, or the people I represent.”
Dialogue to explore ‘elephants in the room’ By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — Some things just are not talked about in a public setting. But, maybe they should be. “Elephants in the room,” such as mental health conditions, sexual abuse, homelessness and food security are all concerns for local communities. However, they are rarely discussed by people in the community who truly can make a difference. The Jana Marie Foundation is beginning to address these little-talked-about issues with the first in a monthly series of public discussions. The Mokita Dialogue series will address critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of residents and the development of the local community. “‘Mokita’ means a truth we all know, but agree not to talk about,” said Marisa Vicere, president of the Jana Marie Foundation, while addressing the Centre County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 21. “Think of it as an ‘elephant in the room’ topic, so to speak. “We want to bring together students, organizations, businesses, groups and other in the community to come out and talk about these issues and maybe dispel some myths and stereotypes associated with them.” The brown bag luncheon discussions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at New Leaf Initiative, in the State College Municipal Building. Dialogue sessions will include presentations, group discussions, activities and opportunities for follow-up and action. The initial gathering is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23. “Power of Dialogue” will introduce the community to the series.
Man dies in motorcycle crash GREGG TOWNSHIP — Forty-three-year-old Mark Bressler, of Spring Mills, was killed in a motorcycle crash that occurred on Penns Valley Road on Feb. 19. According to state police at Rockview, Bressler was operating his 2005 Harley Davidson eastbound on Penns Valley Road when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle crossed the center line and into the westbound lane. It collided head on with a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban operated by Mark Boeckel, of Spring Mills. No further information was provided.
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More intense topics will be explored throughout 2017, including “Drugs and Alcohol” on March 23; “Food Security” on April 27; “Mental Health” on May 25; “Homelessness” on June 22; “Prison System” on July 27; “Sexual Abuse” on Aug. 24; “Suicide Prevention” on Sept. 28; “LGBTQA+” on Oct. 26; “Veterans” tentatively set for Nov. 16; and “Loneliness” tentatively set for Dec. 14. The event is sponsored by the Centre Daily Times. In other business, the commissioners: ■ Reappointed Sandra Podgurki to the Drug and Alcohol Planning Council and appointed Melvin Curtis to the RSVP Advisory Council. ■ Approved a contract with Centre County Youth Service Bureau to assist the administration of the Rental Mortgage Assistance Program funds for rental and security deposit assistance. CCYSB will distribute funds to landlords per check requests submitted by the Office of Adult Services. The total allocation that can be expended on administration cost is $4,000. The contract total is $41,207.40. ■ Approved a contract between the county and Common Sense Adoption Service Inc. to provide foster care services for dependent/delinquent youth. The contract total is $20,300. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Kristie Kaufmann, of Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services, to provide administrative consultation as needed. The contract total is $1,500. ■ Approved a contract between the county and Premier Biotech to provide drug testing products and laboratory services. The contract total is $6,500. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Bethesda Children’s Home to provide residential shelter/care for dependent/delinquent youth. The contract total is $4,500. ■ Approved an agreement between Mission Critical
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County United Way campaign raises $1.9M Special to the Gazette BOALSBURG — Centre County United Way closed its 2016 campaign Feb. 20, announcing an overall total of $1,934,011. The result is down a bit from last year’s total, which was just more than $2 million. Two hundred donors, agency staff, volunteers and supporters were in attendance at the Mountain View Country Club event. CCUW executive director Tammy Gentzel thanked the community for its generous support of the 34 partner agencies, according to a United Way press release. CCUW board chairman Betsy Dupuis and 2016 campaign co-chairman Fran Stevenson introduced the group’s partner agencies and recognized the work they do as a collaborative network to address the needs in Centre County. “It isn’t easy to have true and meaningful impact when you are addressing just one issue in a myriad, but when you give to a network that works together to address all of the needs you are broadening the scope of impact,” Dupuis said. Penn State President Eric Barron announced the uni-
versity’s fundraising total of $794,000. He thanked Penn State campaign chairman Craig Weidemann and the entire Penn State community for its support of the United Way year in and year out. Penn State raised $816,000 in the 2015 campaign. In sharing the overall 2016 campaign total, campaign co-chairman Chris Hosterman challenged the community to do more. “The reality is that we need to do better in the future,” Hosterman said. “The demand for the services the partner network provides is increasing year in and year out. As an organization and as a community, we all need to commit ourselves to ‘Living United.’” Gentzel said she was pleased with the campaign outcome and thankful for the support of community members, local businesses, Penn State University and volunteers. She also noted the important role the agencies play in not only delivering services, but also in advocating for the fundraising campaign. “The partner network represents the most efficient and impactful way to help people help themselves,” she said. The Centre County United Way funds more than 100
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UNITED WAY volunteers in attendance at the Feb. 20 event. programs through 34 health and human service partner agencies throughout the county. These programs focus on education, financial stability and health. For more information, visit www.ccunitedway.org.
County drug court proposal takes step forward By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — The process to bring a drug court to Centre County took a huge step forward when county commissioners gave their go-ahead Feb. 21 for submittal of a $400,000 grant application to the Bureau of Justice. If awarded, the money would be used primarily to fund the hiring of two full-time employees for the program — one in the probation department and the other as a case manager — as well as treatment services, court operation and services, participant supervision and case management. “We’re applying for the maximum amount we are allowed to apply for,” said Kathy Arbogast, the county’s assistant administrator in the office of drug and alcohol. “This will go a long way with the immediate goals we have for the program.” According to Arbogast, the county must provide a 25 percent match to the grant, which computes to $133,431. She said $90,000 of that match is already taken care of through in-kind support, and additional matching funds
will be plugged into the numbers for travel and drug testing supplies. She said the drug court, which is set to open this fall, will target individuals already familiar with the Centre County judicial system and who are looking at revocation of probation or parole on drug-related offenses. She said individuals in the program will be tested for drugs at least three times a week, and will be provided with a variety of services aimed at reducing recidivism into the county jail. Arbogast explained that if the grant is awarded to Centre County, it would cover costs of the courts for three years, after which the court should become self-sustaining.
‘GREAT ADDITION’
According to Stacy Parks Miller, Centre County’s district attorney, the planning of the drug court has been ongoing for several months and involves the cooperation of several county offices. She said organizers of the new court have done heavy research into how to handle and conduct a county-based drug court program, and have traveled to various Pennsylvania counties to see how their
drug courts operate. “We’ve been able to see firsthand how these courts are helping people, and improving the communities repeat offenders live in,” said Parks Miller. “There’s absolutely no doubt we have an opioid problem here in Centre County, and having a working drug court as a tool at our disposal can only make things improve.” Centre County Judge Pamela Ruest has been involved with the STACY PARKS proposed drug court program since MILLER it was initially talked about in early 2016. “I feel we are taking a very big step forward in this war we have going,” Ruest told Centre County Gazette. “And, it is a war. We need to find ways to fight it, and a drug court is a good way to target the individuals who keep appearing in our courtrooms for drug offenses. It’s going to be a great addition to the criminal justice system here in Centre County.”
CBICC honors 3 at membership recognition event Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE —Three local business leaders were honored as the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County held its third annual Membership Recognition Night on Feb. 16 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The event served as a celebration of chamber mem-
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Farkas and College Township manager Adam Brumbaugh said their conversations with borough leaders have eased concerns. While the College Township Council will continue to monitor the situation, “we don’t see any significant changes in the process as far as policing is concerned,” Brumbaugh said. Questions were raised, he said, because the “borough did not consult College Township or Harris Township,
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‘GREAT SERVICE’
Leaders from both College and Harris townships praised the work of the State College Police. “We’ve had great service from police,” Bruce Lord, chairman of the Harris Township Board of Supervisors, said at a Feb. 13 meeting. The State College Borough Council resolution stated Police service, Page 7
FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2017 Police service, from page 6 that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that “the State College Council will not voluntarily assist in any efforts by the federal government to apprehend, detain or deport community members.” It also stated opposition to mandatory registration of individuals based on religion or ethnicity and affirmed the longstanding policy of State College Police not to ask victims or witnesses of crimes about immigration status. It did not change any police policies about working with other law enforcement agencies, including federal authorities, borough officials said. “The State College Police Department, as in the past, will continue to assist in criminal investigations with local, state and federal law enforcement authorities,” a release from the borough stated. “The department will also assist any law enforcement agency in response to an order issued by the courts.” “Nothing has changed,” Gardner said in January. “If information about suspected criminal violations occurring in the State College Police Department’s jurisdictions comes to the attention of the State College Police today or anytime in the future, the police department will conduct the investigation themselves or assist any other local, state or federal law enforcement agency in the investigation regardless of the person’s status.”
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
But Harris Township resident Duane Musser, a former State College Police officer, said at the Feb. 13 meeting of Harris supervisors that the borough resolution “did in fact create a sanctuary borough.” Because the township contracts for police services, “does it then follow that we have become a sanctuary township and risk losing federal funds? It is time for supervisors to explore obtaining police services by an organization not controlled by the State College Borough Council.” Supervisor Frank Harden expressed concern at that meeting that “if that police force is not going to follow the rules and regulations that are out there then I think we should investigate” what options the township has. He said it was important to discuss the issue with borough officials. Supervisor Nigel Wilson, however,
THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE said, “I can’t think of an instance where this (immigration resolution) document would affect police services.” He added, “It would be hasty at this point to even consider breaking up with the State College Police Department.” Harris is paying $426,000 for police services this fiscal year, Farkas said. The township has 24/7 emergency coverage and pays for 74 patrol hours a week. The township got a $52,000 refund for unused service last year, she said. The more populous College Township is paying $1.5 million this fiscal year for police services, Brumbaugh said, including 24/7 emergency coverage and 265 patrol hours a week. Leaders of both townships said they always get appropriate police response as needed.
STATE COLLEGE — Betsey Howell, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced that she plans to retire Friday, May 12, after serving the greater State College and Centre County region as part of the CPCVB for 36 years. Having joined the bureau in 1981 and served as executive director since 1986, Howell is looking forward to spending time with her family. The board of directors of the CPCVB
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While not directly related to the police issue, Harris Township supervisors will consider a resolution in March emphasizing that the township a welcoming community. The necessity of such a resolution was also debated at the Feb. 13 meeting. Harden said the community has always been welcoming. “I’ve lived here 30 years and can’t think of any time that somebody wasn’t welcome.” A resolution might put down residents by suggesting that “they don’t have the common sense or the decency to treat people (well) and bring them in and welcome them to the community.” The township has other issues it should be dealing with, he said. Wilson, however, said the current political climate in the nation has emboldened some people to acts of intolerance. “Making a statement that we are accepting and not tolerant of intolerant acts I think is a good thing personally,” he said. Lord noted that the community “gets along pretty well together” and suggested attempting to formulate “something we could all stand behind.” Farkas said, days later, “We’re in the process of drafting some language supervisors would consider at the March meeting. We’ve always been a welcoming community. All of our residents should be treated with respect and kindness.” StateCollege.com contributed to this story.
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will be immediately forming a committee to initiate a national search for a new executive director. “All who have encountered Betsey throughout her time with the CPCVB are grateful for her many years of service. Our next executive director must be a highly qualified individual who can build on Betsey’s efforts to promote our area for years to come,” said Bob Ricketts, board president. The organization said it looks forward to planning a celebration for Howell’s years of service.
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THE FAMILY of Savion Atterberry speaks during Family Hour on Feb. 19 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Savion, who passed away in January 2016, never stopped living his life and thinking of others, his family said. Family, from page 3 What was the most difficult time in their lives simultaneously became one of the most positive. “You’ve taken the worst moments of our lives and helped make them positive for us,” she said. “What you’ve done and continue to do doesn’t just save kids’ lives. It saves families. “Know that we think you are one of the best things to ever happen to us.”
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April 10, 2015, started out like any other school day for Marcus Josey. It would turn out to be far from normal. Early in the day at Northeastern High School in York, he got called to his guidance counselor’s office. Marcus thought he was in trouble, but it was quite the opposite. He had received a letter from the head football coach at Harvard, stating they were in the final stages of recruiting him and had requested his SAT scores and school transcript. Later that morning, the school had an assembly with representatives from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He didn’t think much of it. He didn’t know anyone with cancer. He was happy to get an hour off from classes. But, then, he began hearing the symptoms of leukemia and he started paying close attention. For weeks prior, he had experienced many of them. Doctors had given different explanations, none of them cancer. “I think I have leukemia,” he told a friend. He sent a text message to his parents saying the same thing. He got a nosebleed in class and his mother came to pick him up. She took him to the hospital, where, after blood tests, a doctor confirmed what Marcus had said. He had acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was sent to Penn State Hershey. Marcus, who will continue treatment until August 2018, said there have been many ups and downs. A quarterback on his high school football team, he developed blood clots in his throwing arm. Treatments caused mouth sores so bad he couldn’t eat and had to be hospitalized. He was too weak to walk for a time. “The most amazing thing through this journey has been all the wonderful people
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Headliners, from page 1 Aug. 19; Jo Dee Messina on Monday, Aug. 21; Jordan Feliz on Tuesday, Aug. 22; Canaan Smith on Wednesday, Aug. 23; Street Corner Symphony on Thursday, Aug. 24; and Tucker Beathard on Saturday, Aug. 26. “The entertainment at the fair seems to get better and better every year,” said Confer. “This year will not be an exception. We make sure to bring in acts that appeal to everyone, and we think we’ve done that again this year. I think the entire board is looking forward to the entertainment at the 2017 Grange Fair.” All concerts are included in the price of admission to the fair. Daily admission tickets cost $7 each.
HAPPY VALLEY MUSIC FEST
The State College Downtown Improvement District has also announced the headliner for Happy Valley Music Fest, which has been known previously as Summer’s Best Musical Fest. The 1990s sensations Spin Doctors will perform on the festival’s opening night, Friday, June 2. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks. According to Shannon Bishop, the chairman of the event, the name was changed after the group realized the title was not synonymous with the region. A contest was held last fall to find a new name, and when the dust settled, DSCID decided to go with Happy Valley Music Fest. “This is another momentous year for us in the evolution of the music festival, and making this name change enables us to better represent how our event is evolving,” she said. “We were a local free music festival, but now we’re bringing national touring entertainment to our downtown — for the enjoyment of the residents and new visitors from outside the immediate area.” Bishop explained changes began occurring to the festival in 2015 when it offered a ticketed, national stage with one headlining performance. Last year, the festival offered two stages with 10 nationally touring acts, as well as two stages to offer local and regional entertainment.
OBITUARY Donna L. Litke DONNA L. LITKE, 75, of State College, PA passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Juniper Village at Brookline. She was born November 6, 1941, in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late William W. and Helen S. Litke. Donna was preceded in death by both parents and by her sisters, Marion Deck and Helen Sue Forman both of State College. She is survived by her brother, J. David Litke of Bellefonte, and three nephews: Christopher Charles Deck, of Bellefonte, PA, Gregory Scott Forman, of Rockville, MD, and Seth Thomas Forman, of Annapolis, MD. In addition, she always considered her miniature horses as an extended part of her family, namely Mr. Twister, Pitty Pat and Apricot’s Brandy, all residing at Mount Nittany Horse Farm, Boalsburg, PA. Miss Litke was a 1959 graduate of State College High School, and received her BA from Lock Haven State Teachers College in 1966, and her Masters from Cortland State Teachers College, Cortland, NY, in 1969. She was a retired Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Chenango Valley School District, Binghamton, NY, having taught for 36 years. Thereafter, she left teaching and returned to State College, spending winters in Stuart, Florida. Since returning to State College in 2003, she carried on her father, Judge William Litke’s legacy, by leading University Park Plaza Corporation to new heights in her
role as President. She enjoyed golfing and was for many years the Women’s Club Champion of Nittany Country Club, and, at one time, Champion of the Penn State Blue Course. She enjoyed traveling and fishing although she rarely caught anything. To all those who got on “The Train” with her at any point in her life, she was truly grateful to be on this “ride” together and would say thank you and hopes you will be as fortunate as she was on her journey! Visitation will be held at Koch funeral home on Tuesday, February 21st from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at the Forest Baptist Church, Munson, PA, with internment at the Forest Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the “Donna L. Litke Occupational Horse Therapy Endowment” c/o the Centre Foundation, 1377 Ridge Master Dr., State College, PA 16803. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome. com.
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This year, Bishop said ticketholders will have access to four stages and the adjacent beer gardens with local, regional and national acts performing. “Our two-day schedule means we’re still offering as much music as we ever had,” Bishop said. “But, going to a ticketed model means we’re able to bring the talent level way up across the schedule. We are so happy to announce the Spin Doctors as our confirmed Friday night headliner at this point, and thrilled to share our excitement about it with the State College community and beyond.” Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster as the ticket concessionaire through a partnership with the Bryce Jordan Center. Tickets will also be available at the BJC box office, as well as at the Eisenhower Auditorium, Downtown Theatre, HUB Robeson Center and at Penn State’s Altoona campus. “This is a key step in the festival’s evolution and will help the festival continue to grow,” said George Arnold, of the DSCID. “This partnership with the BJC not only provides ticket purchasers with the traditional and efficient ticket purchasing they are accustomed to locally through the BJC and their respective outlets, but also expands the reach of our marketing.” Arnold said tickets are on sale now and are priced at $10 for Friday and $20 for Saturday. An early bird sale gives purchasers of Saturday’s $20 ticket a free ticket for Friday night. The early bird special is valid through Sunday, April 30. Children 12 and younger who are accompanied by a ticket holder will not be charged an admission fee. Mountain View from page 1 According to Thomas, the golf business is struggling. “There has been a significant decline in golfing of late,” said Thomas. “People don’t have a lot of time to golf now, and there aren’t as many young people playing as there was a few years ago. We’re hoping to improve operations on the golf course, and by adding a quality hotel with outstanding amenities, we feel we can put a new charge into the game in Harris Township.”
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Deb Nardone, executive director of ClearWater Conservancy, was asked by Harris Township leaders to advise the board on the riparian buffer issue. She said her agency has had “great” relations with the golf staff at Mountain View in the past. “They have been a good partner and collaborator and we have worked well together to make sure the environment is being protected correctly,” Nardone said. “Ultimately, the goal of the ordinance is to protect the Slab Cabin watershed. I can’t offer a suggestion about what to do. That’s up to you. But, I feel they have a good plan in place and I look forward to continue working with them in the future.” Saville said to help further meet the requirements of the ordinance, the developer has proposed to take some of the area from the ordinance-defined riparian buffer on the west side, and move it to a location on the east side of the property, which contains a pond and a seasonal stream. Todd Shae, Harris Township’s zoning officer, said when the riparian buffer ordinance was enacted by supervisors, they were well aware waivers would be sought. “We envisioned there would be waivers when we enacted this ordinance,” said Shae. “We just want developers to show us their best efforts to meet the requirements of the ordinance, and we’ll work with them. That’s exactly the case here.” Meanwhile, township officials continue to examine the land development plan for the project. Thomas said a handful of “small issues dealing mostly with paperwork” are still holding things up from moving forward. A revised land development plan addressing these issues was submitted to Harris Township last week; however, according to Shae, township officials have yet to look at the new plans.
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JO DEE MESSINA will perform at the Grange Fair on Aug. 21. Other outstanding issues include a PennDOT-required turning lane and other utility concerns. Thomas said these issues are being addressed and are being worked through as they come up. “We still have a lot of work to do here at the local level, and we’re still dealing with other things as far as the different utilities go,” said Thomas. “We feel pretty confident we’ll be able to work through these things in time.” Thomas said the project is five years in the making. His company purchased the Mountain View Country Club property from the Elks Lodge in 2012 and kept the golf course and existing banquet facilities in operation. “It’s a wonderful location and I think a nice hotel with a nice golf course would be an attraction to bring more people, and more money, into Harris Township,” said Thomas. “And, there’s a lot of tradition there. That’s something we want to preserve.” Thomas said the plans for the new hotel include building a 100-room addition that would be constructed onto the existing facility. The Wyndham Garden Hotel would also provide state-of-theart dining and conference facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and panoramic views of Mount Nittany on one side and Tussey Mountain on the other. He said guest rooms would cost visitors between $105 and $135 per night. “Each of our guest rooms will offer a spectacular view of the mountains surrounding us,” said Thomas. “And, we feel we’ll have them at very, very competitive prices.” In addition, the developer will connect to the municipal sewer and stormwater collection system. Currently, the property handles its sewage on site. “We’re excited the project is moving forward again,” said Thomas. “It’s been a long time in the making, but we’re pushing ahead. We’re confident we can get the approval of the supervisors. We think they understand the economic benefits this hotel and golf course can bring to the community.” The planning commission has a few issues to work out before presenting the complete project to the board of supervisors. With this week’s vote, the governing body can act on the riparian buffer waiver recommendation at its next board meeting, scheduled for March. “We’re on pace to be open by the 2018 football season,” said Thomas. “That’s our goal, and we’re going to continue to work toward that.”
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McMaster selection marks significant improvement By The San Diego Union-Tribune President Trump’s selection of a revered military strategist and intellectual, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, as national security adviser represents a huge upgrade from Gen. Michael Flynn, who resigned earlier this month after being caught deceiving Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with a Russian diplomat. Flynn was known for turf wars and sharp elbows while he was director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. McMaster is known for his penetrating intelligence and his willingness to buck conventional wisdom and to take on sacred cows. In 1997, his University of North Carolina history Ph.D. thesis became a well-regarded nonfiction book, “Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam.” Then-Maj. McMaster challenged the military’s self-serving conventional wisdom that civilian decisions led to the debacle that was the Vietnam War, using source materials to show the joint chiefs never asserted themselves in their dealings with President Lyndon Johnson and his aides and passively accepted disastrous strategies. In 2003, McMaster again took on conventional wisdom, arguing that the belief that U.S. technology and overwhelming firepower made winning wars easier — the view of then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld — was simplistic and ignored history. He was vindicated when the second Iraq war turned into a quagmire after initial U.S. triumphs. McMaster then became a key architect of the U.S. shift to a more successful approach against Iraqi insurgents, one that went beyond military might to use outreach and signs of respect to win support from the Iraqi public. McMaster may be a novice in the ways of Washington. But his strong relationship with Defense Secretary James Mattis, a retired general and former colleague, bodes well for a coherent national security strategy from an administration not exactly known for coherence. Well done, President Trump. This is a smart choice for you and the U.S.
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Let’s make America healthy again rowing networks and physicians You learn a lot about our great started refusing health insurance alcountry and the citizens who inhabtogether because they couldn’t deal it it when you move from Beverly with the paperwork. We were spendHills to rural Pennsylvania. The good ing way too much for what we were people here face a weak economic getting in return. engine and little opportuWe still are. nity for a sustainable living If the ACA is repealed wage. and replaced, the world In the central region will not implode. True I now call home, proud health care reform began farmers who once fed the way before Obamacare benation are struggling to came law. We started seekeep afloat businesses that ing market consolidations have been in the family for and shifts from being paid multiple generations. Too on the volume of services many of my new neighbors we provided to the value of lack reliable access to afthose services. fordable, nutritious foods. Bundled payments for Yes, there are two Amerepisodes of illness and icas and nowhere was this procedures began replacmore evident than this ing fee-for-service models past presidential election. David T. Feinberg, responsible for driving inBut as one great country, M.D., MBA, is creasing costs. together, we need to make president and CEO of Geisinger Health We and other likemindAmerica healthy again. ed health systems around As the president and System. the country committed to chief executive officer of higher quality, lower costs and popa growing health system, I’ve been ulation health efforts aimed at keepinundated with questions and coning our patients healthy and out of cerns from colleagues, reporters our hospitals. and even family members regardWe saw the value in delivering ing the repeal of the Affordable Care value to our patients — superior outAct. Since the morning of Nov. 9, a comes and unsurpassed patient exsky-is-falling sentiment has begun perience delivered at a lower cost. snowballing in recent days amidst A change in the White House the professional and personal circles should not affect these goals. I navigate. President Trump is a businessI say we need to step back and man. Good business means good take a few deep breaths before we value. And with a Republican govlament the so-called health care ernment in place, we most likely will apocalypse. Let’s face it: The United see a lessening of some of the reguStates health care system was a mess lations under the former model that long before the implementation of I don’t think make sense anymore. the ACA. Health care may become more marYes, Obamacare insured millions ket-place driven. of previously uninsurable Americans And even if Americans lose insuryet insurance premiums continued ance coverage — which I certainly to rise. U.S. health care costs were hope doesn’t happen — this drive and are still the highest per capita in to value still makes sense. Before the the developed world. ACA, uninsured patients flooded our Our health outcomes were abysemergency rooms with non-urgent mal. conditions. We took care of them in Insurance companies began nar-
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our expensive ERs because we were unable to connect them with ongoing primary care. Those costs were then shifted to our insured patients. It is cheaper and certainly more humane to provide that care outside of the ERs in primary care offices. So, for a system like us, if we are faced with thousands of uninsured friends and neighbors, again our primary care team is better equipped to care for them and at a lower cost than our ERs. Regardless of socio-economic or political differences, cancer strikes in Bel Air, Calif., the same way it does in Shamokin, Pa. Depression hurts the same way in Century City, Calif., as it does in Atlantic City, N.J. The presidential transition is over. We the doctors, nurses, support staff, the communities we live in and the patients we serve need to fix the health care system from the inside. It won’t happen in Washington. Many great American innovations have started in cities and towns where people came together. Healthy communities are key. We need to address and improve the social determinants of health. We need to take better care of ourselves. Healthy habits are hard to acquire but if we all got there we would cut our health care costs in half. Access to care, including substance abuse and mental health treatment, need to be readily accessible. Today, genomics allows us to predict and prevent illnesses altogether. We have no excuses. This is a moral imperative to ourselves, our families, our communities and our country to improve our health and our health care system. Without a crystal ball, it is hard to know the future of the ACA and what will replace it. I am not a political pundit. I am a healer. And there is much work we healers need to focus on today.
Yes, the press is the enemy — of secrecy By The Charlotte Observer How should the press respond to President Donald Trump’s claim that “the fake news media” are “the enemy of the American people”? By doing its job. And doing it well. Trump’s comments have pushed the discussion about the importance of the press in our democracy into overdrive. They have also fueled an already simmering fire over what should happen to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, an annual event designed as a celebration of a free, independent press but often criticized for creating the appearance of a too-cozy relationship with top celebrities and the White House. Scrapping the dinner will give credence to cries of liberal bias, while allowing the event to continue as usual wouldn’t fully take into account the potential threat of Trump’s words. But deciding what to do with a single dinner, no matter how high profile, or even how to process Trump’s words, should remain secondary concerns. There’s a reason an independent press is expressly protected by the First Amendment. It’s not because the press is — or ever has been — popular. The press reaches into dark places and exposes the ugly that many neither want to grapple with nor even want to believe exists. It holds to account the most powerful, serving as a bulwark against the powerful’s worst instincts and excesses. Journalism, at its best, is not a popularity contest. That’s why Trump knew he picked a target-rich environment to try to distract from the many problems his new administration faces.
The media aren’t perfect. No institution is. Trust in the media fell to an all-time low last year, according to Gallup. Only 32 percent of Americans have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in the institution. Part of that is the result of a hyper-partisan environment in which many Americans trust only sources that say what they already want to believe. Part of it is because the press has gotten things wrong and ignored or soft-pedaled stories that warranted more attention. Times like these call for serious, sober reporting and analysis. That’s the mission. That’s the goal. Anything less would be a dereliction of duty.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Research: Good sleep leads to less conflict By MARJORIE S. MILLER Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Researchers in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State found that sleep quality and quantity at night is affected by that day’s stressors, and sleep hours and quality affect daily stressors the next day. The relationship can create a cycle that can positively — or negatively — affect individuals and families, especially families in which one or both parents work outside the home. The findings, from two separate studies, suggest that better sleep may promote positive experiences and less conflict, as well as more time for self, such as exercise, and more time with children, according to the researchers. “Sleep plays a central role in our daily lives. A day with less
stress and conflict is followed by a night where it’s easier to get to sleep. Having a good night of sleep is more likely to be followed by a workday with less stress and conflict. In this case, sleep is a powerful source of resilience in difficult times,” said Orfeu Buxton, associate professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State, director of the Sleep, Health and Society Laboratory and senior author of the two studies. Data for both studies are from a larger study called the Work, Family and Health Study, which was designed to examine multisite companies within the information technology and the extended-care (nursing home) sectors. In the first study, based on 1,600 daily interviews with 102 midlife employees in the IT industry, daily psychosocial stressors — including stressful events,
situations and tensions at work, school or home — and nightly sleep had reciprocal influences, according to Soomi Lee, lead author and Penn State postdoctoral scholar. Researchers found work interfering with personal and family life, and perception of not having enough time for family and personal life — the most prevalent stressors in midlife — were associated with interrupted sleep and a longer period of time before falling asleep. “We found that shorter and lower-quality sleep tended to lead to more stressors on the following day,” Lee said. This was a consistent pattern across specific types of daily stressors. On days following shorter and lower-quality sleep than usual, participants reported higher work-to-family conflict than usual. And on days following shorter sleep and low-
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Don’t ignore shortness of breath, fatigue Penn State News HERSHEY — Ask any doctor what can be done to maintain a healthy heart and the answer will most likely be to eat healthy and exercise regularly. But what happens when someone’s heart is not healthy and does not pump blood properly? A few symptoms may show up that should not be ignored. Dr. Behzad Soleimani, surgical director for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support at Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, advises patients who have experienced shortness of breath or fatigue and have become less active as a result to take action. They could be experiencing heart failure. Waiting to address these symptoms can do more damage. “When it comes to advanced
therapies, one of the factors that determines if somebody qualifies is how debilitated or how badly affected they are or their body is by heart failure,” he said. The longer a patient is undiagnosed, the more debilitated they become. The disease can begin to affect other organs such as the kidneys and liver, making the individual less able to tolerate a serious operation. “A lot of times we get patients referred very late in the course of the disease and even though they would have been a candidate for these therapies, they essentially missed the boat,” Soleimani said. “This is a message we also send to physicians and other providers, to send these patients for evaluation sooner rather than later.”
Symptomatic patients and those with risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and a family history of heart disease are generally sent for an echocardiogram — or ultrasound of the heart — to determine the type and stage of heart failure. According to Dr. Omaima Ahmed Ali, associate medical director of the heart transplant program, doctors are often able to begin medical treatment when the condition is caught early enough. But first and foremost, a diagnosis of heart failure requires changes. “A lot of lifestyle modifications are important, such as eating healthy food, not smoking and losing weight if they’re obese,” she said. Ali said there are numerous surgical options for heart fail-
ure patients whose symptoms continue despite treatment or who experience significant decline in activity and who have been hospitalized as a result. “Whenever we reach that level, it’s key that they’re referred to an advanced heart failure team or program so they can be evaluated for either heart transplant or assist devices,” she said. While heart transplants are optimal, they have become a rare occurrence. “There are only about 2,500 done annually. In contrast, there are more than 100,000 patients with heart failure,” Ali said. Most patients find themselves with a surgically implanted device. The most common is the LVAD or left ventricular assist device.
According to Soleimani, the LVAD is used when the left ventricle fails, and typically buys the patient time until a heart becomes available for transplant. It can also be used as a permanent solution for those who do not qualify for a transplant. A total artificial heart is used when both the right and left ventricle fail. “There are a relatively small percentage of individuals that need support for both ventricles, and for those patients we would implant total artificial hearts,” Soleimani said. While there are certain situations where a total artificial heart is not a possibility, it has become increasingly uncommon for a patient to not qualify for either device, which would make transplant the only option.
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Study looks at how best to treat infections, tumors By SAM SHOLTIS Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — In cases where drug resistance can lead to treatment failure, new research shows that therapies tailored to contain an infection or a tumor at tolerable levels can, in some cases, extend the effective life of the treatment and improve patient outcomes. In other cases, aggressive treatments aimed at eliminating as much of the infection or tumor as possible — the traditional approach — might be best. But how can we know which stands the better chance of working? A new mathematical analysis by researchers at Penn State University and the University of Michigan, published Feb. 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, identifies the factors that determine which of the two approaches will perform best, providing physicians and patients with new information to help them make difficult treatment decisions. “People die when their infections or tumors become drug-resistant,” said Andrew Read, Evan Pugh Professor of Biology and Entomology and Eberly Professor of Biotechnology at Penn State and an author of the study. “We analyzed when it might be better to use drugs to contain rather than try to eliminate the infection or tumor. “We find there are situations where containment would keep the patient alive longer, but also situations where it would make a dire situation even worse. That means using (and testing) the containment strategy needs to be done very carefully, but if done right, it could help patients with life-threatening infections and tumors live longer.” The researchers compared the two treatment strategies with the goal of maximizing the amount of time until the treatment failed due to the development of drug resistance. For most infections and tumors, people can tolerate a certain amount of the pathogen without ill effects. For the analysis, a patient was considered healthy and the infection or tumor was considered to be managed if it was
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maintained at or below this level of “acceptable burden.” Treatment failed if the pathogen level rose above this level. The analysis showed that the treatment leading to the longest time until treatment failure will depend on the specific characteristics of the disease, or even of the patient being treated, but it provides a framework that doctors and patients can use to make more-informed decisions about treatments. “There are situations where we can be relatively sure that treatment will completely eliminate the infection or tumor, so aggressive treatment is the obvious choice,” said Elsa Hansen, a research associate at Penn State and an author of the paper. “On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are low-level situations like urinary-tract or ear infections where a doctor may decide not to treat at all. “The majority of cases, however, are somewhere in between and require hard choices that balance the damage caused by the infection or tumor and the risk of mutation with the damage caused by the treatment itself and the risk of developing uncontrollable resistance. Our analysis provides guidance for making these decisions from a standpoint of maximizing patient well-being.” The researchers focused on two main factors that influence whether or not an infection or tumor will develop drug resistance. The first is the rate at which cells that are initially sensitive to a particular treatment become resistant. The second factor is called “competitive suppression” and refers to the fact that the spread of resistance, once it appears, can be slowed through competition for resources with cells that are sensitive to treatment. More cells that still respond to treatment leads to more competition to prevent the spread of resistant cells, but it also means a greater risk of the sensitive cells developing resistance. “The standard practice has been to treat infections and tumors as aggressively as possible to minimize the risk of cells becoming resistant,” said Read, “but our analysis Sleep, from page 10 for exercising and children on a given day preceded longer time to fall asleep that night. One exception to this consistent pattern was that perceiving less time for children also preceded shorter sleep hours and lower-quality sleep that night. When participants slept less or poorer than usual, they perceived having less than usual time for their children the next day. Lee said having lack of time for children is a salient stressor among midlife parents, thus may both precede and follow nightly sleep replenishment. The IT company represented a higher-income, professional-level workforce, whereas the extended-care company was a lower-wage, hourly workforce. In another study, Nancy Sin, postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Healthy Aging and BBH, and colleagues examined positive and negative emotions, positive events and stressors as predictors of same-night sleep quality and duration, in addition to the reversed associations of nightly sleep predicting next-day experiences. They found that better sleep quality was linked to improved emotions, more positive events, and fewer stressors on the following day. Researchers examined 1,900 daily interviews from employees in the IT and extended care industries. “Our results suggest the possibility that efforts to improve sleep quality may promote better mood and reduce stressors across work and personal contexts,” Sin said. “This study underscores the important contributions of psychological and contextual factors in everyday life for sleep and health.” The findings may also inform future research on the work-family balance and the effects of sleep on physical and psychosocial health. Sin’s findings were published online Feb. 10 in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Other authors on Sin’s paper were Buxton; David Almeida, professor of human development and family
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Students test technology to aid disaster response By MATT SWAYNE Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — A group of Penn State undergraduate researchers are using the University Park campus as a proving ground to break in technology that may one day help future emergency workers save lives through better disaster response. The student researchers are currently testing an open-source platform that combines geolocation and mobile technology with social media and opensource software to efficiently coordinate responses to disasters and security problems, according to Jake Graham, professor of practice in information sciences and technology. He added that large-scale campus events — like football games and THON — give the students a chance to run the technology in situations that would be nearly impossible to simulate. “This is powerful technology, but to really find out what its capabilities are, you can’t just wait for a tornado to hit a testing site, you need large areas and huge crowds to test it,” said Graham. “At Penn State, we have 100,000 people spread out around a big stadium, and we also have students who can learn to use the technology and understand the goals of the mission.” The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency originally released two opensource technology applications to aid in disaster response, called GeoQ and MAGE, to GitHub, an open-source software site.
The goal was to create a community of open-source users and coders to promote readiness, response and recovery efforts worldwide, according to Graham. About 25 students in his Red Cell Analytics Lab have used the technology at two Penn State football games, and will continue to hone the skills and techniques they used in those operations as they conduct tests in campus- and community-wide events in spring and summer of 2017, including the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in July. Students in the Red Cell Lab — a reference to military teams, often called “red cells,” who adopt tactics of adversaries to test military effectiveness — are trained to recognize security threats, analyze disaster responses and use critical thinking to evaluate and manage threats. During the exercises, team members take a mobile app — MAGE — into the field to gather and instantly report data back to team members working as analysts. That information is then relayed back to GeoQ, which can help emergency managers better assess, visualize and direct help. “Unless you’ve been on the scene of a disaster, it’s probably hard to imagine just how chaotic and fluid things are,” said Graham. “Allowing teams to instantly gather and report back data to analysts gives the responders a chance to better pinpoint needs and reposition assets and personnel to those areas.” The Red Cell student researchers are gaining invaluable experience during the
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GEOQ RESEARCH team members discuss the results of a field study at the Red Cell Lab in Penn State’s Information Sciences and Technology building. training sessions. Several are interested in careers where they may be called on to use GeoQ or similar technologies, said Graham. “Many of these student researchers are aiming at careers where they will be using tools like this,” added Graham. “This gives us a chance to engage the student
researcher in the application of a cutting-edge tool that is being introduced by our federal sponsor.” The students say they appreciate the real-world experience, regardless of their future careers. Disaster, Page 15
Scouts learn about lizards during Blue and Gold banquet By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Cub Scout Pack 20 of Centre Hall held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb. 18 in the Centre Hall Lions Club building. The 50 Scouts and others in attendance honored the pack’s leaders, volunteers and community supporters. Cubmaster Jesse Weaver presented a brief history of the beginning of the Boy Scouting program, noting that British military officer Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell founded the program in England in 1907. In February 1910, the program came to the United States, and has been known for the last 107 years as the Boy Scouts of America. Weaver thanked various den leaders and committee members for their work with the Cubs, then introduced guest speaker Tracey Langkilde, biology department head at Penn State University. Her subject was lizards. Langkilde described research she is conducting on how lizards react to stress, and noted that expectant female lizards treated with a stress hormone tend to have babies of longer length who are more active and more afraid of potential haz-
ards than others of their species. She noted that the goal of her research was to apply what is learned to humans, and to help mothers have strong, healthy babies. Langkilde also spoke of lizards’ camouflage markings and how they protect the lizards from predators. “The reason that lizards are blended in is because most of their predators are visual predators, and they use eyesight to find them,” she said. “Just like hunters wear camos, these lizards wear camos so the visual predators can’t see them.” She detailed her research on frogs and how they deal with the proximity of humans in their environment, citing reactions to road noise. Tadpoles in urban ponds have, over many generations, adjusted to constant road noise, and those in countryside ponds showed a higher level of stress hormones in their systems. Langkilde passed around several samples of small lizards and tadpoles for the boys to examine, and she fielded many questions from the audience. Following the presentation, craft time was held for the Cubs while adults placed bids on cakes during a silent auction. The Scouts, Page 14
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AAUW welcomes used books for annual sale BOALSBURG —The American Association of University Women’s State College chapter will accept book donations until Saturday, March 18, for its annual used book sale. The sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 16, at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena. AAUW members have culled, sorted and priced more than 3,000 boxes of books for the sale. They hope to pack another 1,000 boxes before they go to sale. Donations can be made directly at the door during workshop hours — Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednes-
days, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — at 176 Technology Drive, No. 400, Boalsburg. Books also can be placed in the blue donation bins in the driveway. Bin donations also will be closed after March 18. For more information, call (814) 4666041 or visit www.aauwstatecollege.org/ booksale/donations.html. AAUW State College advances equity for women and girls. Its annual used book sale funds local projects and programs that reflect this mission, as well as local scholarships for returning adult women students.
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THE BELLEFONTE Art Museum’s Western Day on Feb. 19 featured cowboy stories and poetry performances by Alan Scott and music by guitarist Doug Irwin.
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CONNIE WHEELER, an AAUW State College member and book sale volunteer, with some of the 3,000 boxes of books already packed.
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THE BELLEFONTE ELKS Lodge No. 1094 recently hosted a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for the Bald Eagle Area High School boys’ basketball team. The event raised nearly $2,200 for the team.
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EACH YEAR, the past district deputy grand exalted rulers of the Elks North Central District meet to discuss the status of the district. This year, the district is under the leadership of District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Dan Nelson, of Philipsburg Elks Lodge No. 1173. Pictured, front row, from left, are James Park, PDDGER, Bellefonte Lodge No. 1094; Nelson; George Olson, past state president, State College Lodge No. 1600; and Jay Herrington and David Pete Byron, PDDGERs, Philipsburg Lodge No. 1173. Back row, from left, are Scott King and Richard Mulfinger, PDDGERs, Bellefonte Lodge No. 1094; Lisa Schroeder, PDDGER, State College Lodge No. 1600; Craig Packard, PDDGER, Jersey Shore Lodge No. 1057; David Harry, PDDGER, State College Lodge No. 1600; William Phillips, district state vice president, Tyrone Lodge No. 212; David Semelsberger, PDDGER, Clearfield Lodge No. 540; and Michael Zimmerman, PDDGER, Bedford Lodge No. 1707.
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SPRING MILLS — Centre County Pomona Grange No. 13 is inviting all candidates running for office in Centre County to a “Meet the Candidates Night” at the organization’s annual legislative banquet. This year’s banquet will be held Saturday, April 1, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. The evening will begin with a milk punch and cheese reception served by Centre County Dairy Promotion at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with opportunities for candidates to introduce themselves following the meal. Vince Phillips, legislative director for the Pennsylvania State Grange, will speak on legislative matters concerning the Grange and concerns of the Grange that pertain to local government. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person. To attend, contact Ashley Furman at (814) 360-2265 or abird6280@yahoo.com or Patty Bird at (814) 359-2851 or graciegrandma55@yahoo.com by Tuesday, March 21. Checks can be made out to “Centre County Pomona Grange No. 13” and sent to Bird at 1641 Airport Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Or, payment can be made the night of the banquet if previously arranged. A limited number of tickets will be available that evening. Centre County Pomona Grange is made up of members from every borough and township in Centre County.
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BIOLOGIST TRACEY LANGKILDE gave a presentation on lizard research during the Cub Scout Pack 20 Blue and Gold Banquet in Centre Hall. Scouts, from page 12 cakes — some decorated with camping scenes or made to look like animals — were baked by Cubs and their parents as a fundraiser. Another guest at the banquet was state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, who praised Cub Scouting program leaders and volunteers. “I wanted to personally come here and say thank you for the work you’re doing for the community,” Benninghoff said. “You’re giving them a greater investment than what the government is ever going to be able to do. I appreciate what you’re doing.”
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THE PENN STATE GeoQ data collection team is testing a smartphone app designed to assist emergency workers during disasters. Disaster, from page 12 “I think that everyone that is working on this project has an interest in doing some sort of analysis for the government whether that’s in an agency, or another organization, and that’s what drew a lot of the people to the project,” said Leona Kretzu, a senior in security and risk analysis. “But, you can also see how this will really help people, and that makes this a rewarding project.” The project is also providing feedback about the technology, according to team member Nichole Jenkins, a recent graduate in security and risk analysis. “One thing we noticed was that when you had a lot of incidents in a certain area, it became very difficult to understand on a map,” said Jenkins. “The data became stacked up. We wondered: Could we make this information three-dimensional to give the analysts a real sense of what was going on?” As the Red Cell Lab students encountered problems and issues, they documented these for the GeoQ software developers to address. “Some issues the team is working on and addressing on their own,” said Nick Giacobe, research associate and lecturer in information sciences and technology. “Others are being submitted to the community of open-source developers. Our goal is to identify the workforce-related issues so that emergency managers across the country are more likely to use it.” Giacobe added that the issues include software modifications, training materials and documentation. “It can sometimes be difficult to even install and configure a product like GeoQ,” said Giacobe. “The easier we make it, the more likely it will be used.” The team is using the experience they gain during the tests to hone their own disaster scenario project. “Our spring project is a tornado experiment, with the eventual goal to present that to our federal sponsor,” said Red Cell Lab member Chris Gulla, a recent graduate in security and risk analysis. “The scenario we will look at is if a tornado touches down on campus, how can we use GeoQ to help track the tornado and solve prob-
lems? Hopefully, we can report back and tell them how helpful GeoQ actually was.” Viewing the incidents also gave the team an idea of where potential problem areas might crop up during emergencies on campus. For example, during football games at Beaver Stadium the team noticed high-traffic areas where there could be issues if the stadium needed to be evacuated quickly. The team reported this back to university emergency management. Crowdsourcing is another element that expands the reach of GeoQ. By sending out teams to gather information and tapping into social media streams, such as Twitter, emergency personnel may be able to analyze larger disaster areas simultaneously. Red Cell is teaming up with Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory on the project. ARL is helping to support the planned security events, leading the dayto-day project and programmatic tasks, as well as coordinating with other partners. In addition, ARL helps out as technology experts. According to ARL researchers on the project, because disaster scenes are complex and always changing, testing and understanding GeoQ’s workflow could help emergency officials better manage information and save lives. “In a disaster there are multiple agencies involved — fire, police, EMS, traffic control and others,” said David Walrath, research and development engineer. “This technology provides a way for everyone to have a common picture. What the Red Cell students are helping to do is offering feedback on the workflow, to improve the processes so that all of those agencies can be on the same page at the same time.” Graham said during the summer the team will be able to stretch the area of operation during exercises at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. “It does give the students an idea of the scope of some disasters,” said Graham. “This is still a small confined area. Imagine if the disaster happened over a region, or an entire state, you would literally need an army to pull it off. In this case, the Red Cell Lab is the GeoQ army.”
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THE ST. VINCENT de Paul Thrift Store’s trunk sale will include formal gowns and designer outfits. Proceeds from the sale will benefit community members in need. cent de Paul provide discreet assistance, both spiritually and materially, to local families and individuals regardless of their religion, race or ethnicity. Financial assistance is provided for a wide range of needs including medical care, housing, utilities, food, clothing, transportation and more. A large portion of the funds for this help comes from the Thrift Store, located in the Westerly Parkway Plaza. For more information about the trunk sale, or to receive a preliminary list of items being offered, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at (814) 867-3131 or olvsvdp@verizon.net.
YSCP Charter School plans open houses STATE COLLEGE — The Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Charter School will be hosting open houses of its school and expansion project. The public is invited to attend. Open house events are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The YSCP is the first school in Centre County to be designated an International Baccalaureate World School. International Baccalaureate is a program offered to students to help develop intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a globalizing world. The program encourages internation-
al-mindedness in IB students. Students must first develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identities. They ensure that their programs are accessible to students in a wide variety of schools. YSCP teaches students from kindergarten to eighth grade and has Spanish and Chinese as part of its language curriculum. YSCP is located at 1530 Westerly Parkway, at the intersection with Blue Course Drive. For more information, contact CEO and principal Levent Kaya at (814) 2379727.
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Women’s Corner Women can lower risks for heart disease JASON FRAGIN
Which kills more American women each year: breast cancer or heart disease? Actually, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women. Each year, cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one of every three deaths of American women, according to the American Heart Association. One of every 31 die of breast cancer. In fact, more American women than men die from heart disease every year.
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Pink Zone game aids in breast cancer fight UNIVERSITY PARK — When the Penn State Lady Lions tip off against Michigan in the Play4Kay Game Benefiting Pink Zone at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, in the Bryce Jordan Center, it will be more than a game. According to the Pink Zone website, www.papink zone.org: The traditional blue and white uniforms will be swapped for pink, as the Lady Lions honor those in the fight of their lives against breast cancer. Though the game takes place annually, the fight against breast cancer is a yearlong effort. The six beneficiaries from Pink Zone are Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Cancer Institute, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, Kay Yow Cancer Fund, J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. During the past 10 years, the Lady Lions have raised $1.6 million. Last year, 9,124 fans came to the BJC for the event, 640 of whom were breast cancer survivors. After the game, survivors and loved ones are invited to meet coaches and players to take pictures and sign autographs. Former head coach Rene Portland helped pioneer the first Think Pink game on Jan. 18, 2007. The Lady Lions were the first team to wear pink uniforms during a game as part of a breast cancer awareness effort. Penn State celebrated a victory on the court, honored approximately 30 breast cancer survivors at halftime, and raised more than $20,000 in support of breast cancer research. In the summer of 2011, Pink Zone at Penn State changed its name and officially became The Pennsylvania Pink Zone. The cause outgrew the reach of Penn State women’s basketball, and is now able to be supported throughout the calendar year as a nonprofit organization. As Penn State established the Think Pink game, legendary North Carolina State head coach Kay Yow, who was also battling breast cancer, became actively involved with the event. In 2007, Yow partnered with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and The V Foundation for Cancer Research to establish the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a charitable organization committed to supporting cancer research and helping the underserved. Yow passed away in 2009 after fighting the illness for more than two decades. Pink Zone, Page 19
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State College students lead art workshop fundraiser CONNIE COUSINS
Members of the State College Area High School National Art Honor Society held a “Create for a Cause” workshop Feb. 11 at The Makery. The event was designed to raise money for art supplies for Urukundo School in Rwanda, as well as create artwork to exchange with and inspire young Rwandan artists. State High art Connie Cousins students have been covers a wide working with teachvariety of events in er Maure Irwin-FurCentre County for manek and Carol the Centre County Falke, vice president Gazette. Email her for the Hope Made at ccous67@gmail. Real organization, com. a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting the Urukundo Foundation. According to Falke, the foundation includes a children’s home, a school, a worship center, a dental clinic, a sewing center, a farm, a sports center, a music program, a library and teacher resource materials and art supplies. Sofi Skidgel is president of the National Art Honor Society Club at State High. During the “Create for a Cause” work-
Pink Zone page 18 Penn State head coach Coquese Washington has been an outspoken supporter of the cause. Washington also has a law degree, which helped Pink Zone when it applied to become a nonprofit. “Throughout the year, I come across so many people who make mention of the Pink Zone Game,” said Washington. “They talk about being so excited for the Pink Zone game and coming out.
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SOFI SKIDGEL, second from right, president of the National Art Honor Society Club at State College Area High School, and her brother Woody Skidgel, right, helped younger students make wire ornaments at The Makery in State College. shop, she helped young participants make wire ornaments. ”At the event, the children were able to work with clay, create wire sculptures,
paint, draw and more,” Skidgel said. She said the student group also donated snacks and refreshments for the event. State High students offered their art-
work for sale at the event. Bags, baskets, keychains and ornaments made by children and adults in Rwanda were also sold. The day netted $350, all of which will be used for art supplies for the teachers at the Urukundo School. Falke will travel to Rwanda in March to deliver the supplies and an extensive art project Irwin-Furmanek did with her master studio artists. Following the event, Irwin-Fermanek said in an email, “The hope is that these art pieces will give students and teachers ideas, resources, artistic techniques and inspiration for their own art. Unfortunately, this community suffered a great deal from the Rwandan genocide that took place in 1994, when approximately 800,000 people of the Tutsi minority were murdered.” Many area churches, school classes and individuals also help to support the Urukundo Children’s Home and Learning Center. From a pen pal program between American and Rwandan kids to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church-PSU Wesley Foundation’s student group fundraising to “Fill the Coop” (an effort to buy chicks for a farm), seeds are sown that stimulate positive global relations for the future. In Falke’s organization’s February newsletter, she wrote that a quote from Maya Angelou’s poem “Human Family” was the essence of the State College High School project: “We are more alike than unalike.”
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‘Now we go’: Lions show heart in comeback By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Nineteenth-century short story writer Washington Irving once said, “Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above them.” It can be argued that the same can be said of great athletes and great teams. Paired with No. 1 Oklahoma State on Feb. 19 in the NWCA Dual Championship Series title match, No. 2 Penn State shook off a series of early misfortunes to clobber the Cowboys, 27-13, in front of a sold-out Gallagher-Iba Arena record crowd of 14,059 in Stillwater, Okla. The Nittany Lions’ second straight Dual Championship Series title was its 31st-straight dual meet win and capped their second consecutive undefeated season, the first time any Penn State wrestling team has accomplished that since the Lions finished the 1951-53 seasons undefeated. Catastrophe struck for the Nittany Lions early in the second
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period of the 125-pound bout between second-ranked Nick Suriano and the Cowboys’ Nick Piccininni, who was ranked No. 11. Suriano led 3-1 when he suffered a left leg injury and had to take injury time. After that break, Piccininni chose bottom and easily escaped. When it was clear that Suriano couldn’t defend himself, the Penn State coaches stepped in and stopped the match. Piccininni earned a six-point injury default. What many thought would be a 3-0 or 4-0 Penn State lead was suddenly a 6-0 deficit. Many expected the lead to double at 133, where thirdranked Cowboy Kaid Brock was paired with George Carpenter. Brock couldn’t come up with a pinning combination to end the match, but looked well on his way to a technical fall in the third period. Carpenter, though, scored a late takedown and rode Brock the rest of the period to preserve a 17-6 major decision. At 141, top-ranked Dean Heil, the defending NCAA champi Comeback, Page 24
State High boys look for repeat against Altoona By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College boys’ basketball team could not have hoped for a much better season than the one it just completed. The Little Lions finished 19-4, won 10 of their last 11 games, and took home their first-ever Mid-Penn championship after victories over Trinity and Mechanicsburg on Feb. 14 and 16. If the season ended today, there would be high fives all around and celebrations for a job more than well done. There are, however, more and bigger achievements still out there, beginning with the District 6 championship game against Altoona on Friday, Feb. 24, at Tyrone High School. Altoona and State College are no strangers. The two met last year in the D-6 championship game, won by State College, and they got together this season in a non-league game Feb. 7 in SC’s North Gym. The Little Lions won that one as well, 72-59, but they had to come back from a big first half deficit to pull it out. Drew Friberg scored 23 for SC in the game, and
Tommy Sekunda had 22 as the Little Lions shot 26-46 from the field and nailed nine 3-pointers. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for SC to have another good shooting night in the championship game. Altoona finished its season on a high note with three consecutive wins and had a final record of 11-11. Look for the Mountain Lions to be highly prepared, and motivated, for the rematch. Altoona is led by the outside-inside combination of senior guard Shawn Gibson and junior forward Jayvion Queen. Gibson scored 25 in the Feb. 7 game, and the 6-foot-5 Queen scored 17 and pulled down 14 rebounds. The two were instrumental in building Altoona’s big lead, but their team could not hold on in the face of 42 second-half points by the Little Lions. The 6-5 Sekunda (16 ppg) and 6-6 Friberg (17) have been the leaders for State College all season. Both present major matchup problems for opponents because they can score inside or outside and feel just as comfortable in the lane as they do beyond the arc. Add their scoring with the 26 combined points each game contributed by Ryan State High, Page 22
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STATE HIGH’S Drew Friberg, here driving to the basket in a game earlier this season, can score points inside or outside for the Little Lions.
McCaffrey earns 300th win as PV girls advance By ZACH SEYKO sports@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — There are many different things that people can potentially accomplish in 19 years. Penns Valley Area girls basketball head coach Karen McCaffrey reached the milestone of a lifetime. The 19-year veteran secured her 300th victory as Penns Valley head coach Feb. 21, as her team defeated the Ligonier Valley Rams 60-50. Penns Valley gathered at center court to celebrate the team win and McCaffrey’s career night. McCaffrey’s happiness could not be shaken, but she was still focused and ready to prepare for a rematch with Central High School on Thursday, Feb. 21. “The 300 is great, and I am very grateful and thankful for everybody who put all of this together, but I’m more excited that we get to advance in districts and we get a chance to play Central again,” McCaffrey said. Penns Valley was electric to start the game, jumping out to an 11-2 lead early in the first. Ligonier Valley responded quickly as sophomore Alexia Boyd nailed a 3-pointer to keep her team close.
In the second, Penns Valley senior Kourtney Beamesderfer opened the frame with a 3 to put her team up 22-13. Ligonier Valley tried to offer as much resistance as it could, but Penns Valley was clicking in all aspects of the game. To cap off the half, Penns Valley freshman guard Hannah Montminy garnered a steal, driving down the court on the fast break and finishing with the layup in and a drawn foul to extend the lead to 35-18. Ligonier Valley unpacked the full court press in its second-half game plan, and it put heavy pressure on the Penns Valley girls. Ligonier forced two turnovers early in the third to allow momentum to shift back in its favor. Penns Valley countered hastily, though, behind Beamesderfer, who converted a smooth teardrop shot and a contested 3-pointer at the top of the arc on back-to-back possessions. Ligonier Valley cut the deficit to 10 in the fourth, but Penns Valley was able to hold off its relentless opponent to advance to the next round of the District 6 playoffs. Ligonier Valley head coach Tim Gustin was very proud of his team, even though the comeback effort fell short. “We’re resilient and we’ve been resil-
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PENNS VALLEY AREA girls basketball head coach Karen McCaffrey, center, holding flowers, her team and supporters celebrated her 300th career win, a 60-50 playoff victory over Ligonier Valley, Feb. 21. ient all year,” Gustin said. “The second half was the team we thought we were going to be the whole game.” The night was one to remember for McCaffrey and Penns Valley Area High School. The gym was filled with “300” signs
held high by fans at the end of the game. Like all good 300-win head coaches, when asked how she would celebrate the night’s achievement, McCaffrey said she would be drawing up plans for the next day’s team practice.
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Bellefonte comeback falls short after sluggish start By ZACH SEYKO sports@centrecountygazette.com
MILL HALL — With a second left on the clock, Bellefonte head coach Kris Glunt and his players were huddled up to prepare for what could be the final play of the season against Central Mountain on Feb. 20. After falling behind 28-16 at halftime, the Red Raiders climbed their way back to pull within three points in the final seconds, looking to complete the comeback. The ball was inbounded to freshman forward Ben McCartney, but the clock expired before he could get a shot off. The Wildcats (16-8 on the season) won 47-44 in a thriller to advance to the next round of the District 6 Class 5A playoffs. Following a slow start for both teams in the first, the Wildcats opened up the attack and took control of the game in the next quarter. The Central Mountain fans were into it when senior guard Wyatt Bumbarger hit back-to-back 3s to put his team up 18-5. Later in the frame, senior guard Kyle Everhart fooled his defender with a ball fake that made him lose his footing. Seconds later, Everhart squared up and knocked down a 3-pointer,
blowing kisses to the Central Mountain student section after the Wildcats took a 25-10 lead. Bellefonte (11-12) entered the locker room after a sluggish start, showing signs of youth and nervousness. Glunt knew what his team was experiencing, but believed the squad could regroup.
TALE OF TWO HALVES
“I thought the difference really was in the first half, we came out very timid,” Glunt said. “I thought our youth got the best of us a little bit. Our nerves got the best of us a little bit.” It was a tale of two halves when the Red Raiders found the momentum they needed to fight back on the road. McCartney opened up the third with a loud 3-pointer that brought the Bellefonte fans into the action. Sophomore guard Nate Tice followed in his teammate’s footsteps and hit from 3-point land on back-to-back possessions. To conclude a much-needed scoring run, sophomore forward Caleb Rockey found McCartney at the top of the arc for yet another 3. Central Mountain head coach Scott Baker was forced to call a timeout as he watched his squad’s 14-point lead crumble down to four points.
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BELLEFONTE’S BEN McCARTNEY, right, makes a move toward the basket in the Red Raiders’ 47-44 loss Feb. 20 at Central Mountain. It was 39-35 to begin the fourth, and both sides of the gym were noisy, creating a neutral atmosphere. Bellefonte took its first lead of the night on another Tice 3-pointer, giving the Red Raiders a brief 44-42 advantage. Central Mountain answered immediately behind senior guard Brody Baker, retaking the
lead on a contested 3-point shot. With one minute remaining and every fan on the edge of their seats, McCartney spotted up for a three-point shot that rolled in and out of the basket. The Wildcats made two clutch free throws to extend their lead to 47-44 and hang on for the opening round victory.
The game result may have been heartbreaking for Bellefonte, but Glunt was proud of his team’s playoff performance and overall season. “It’s just been a tremendous year,” Glunt said. “I’m really proud of our guys. It’s a really disappointing way to lose, but we have a lot of Raider pride.”
Snyder excels for Penns Valley boys in playoff opener By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
CRESSEN — Next to Penns Valley center Luke Snyder’s 30 points, the Rams’ exhilarating, come-from-behind 52-49 victory over Penn Cambria in the District
6 AAA first round was the story of two players who wore No. 10. Penn Cambria’s No. 10, Jeremy Kost, was fouled with just nine seconds remaining in the game Feb. 20 and his team behind by a point, 50-49. Two points here with a defensive stop and his team advances. But the first shot rattled out, and so did the second. The Rams rebounded and the outlet pass went to their No. 10, Keith Butts, who was immediately fouled. With just over three seconds on the clock now, Butts stepped up and swished both ends — no iron on either shot — to give PV an improbable win and a date with top-seeded Richland in the quarterfinals Feb. 22 (after
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PENNS VALLEY’S Luke Snyder (52) goes up for a shot against Penn Cambria on Feb. 20. Snyder scored 30 points to lead the Rams to a first-round playoff win.
Gazette press time). Butts’ shots completed a second-half comeback that saw Penns Valley steadily crawl back from a deficit that reached as high as 12 points in the second quarter. “It was definitely nerve-wracking stepping to the line in that situation,” Butts said, “but that’s what we’ve been practicing for all year. We practice free throws every day, and I was ready. I was ready when the moment came.” That moment looked very unlikely for most of the night. PV trailed almost the entire game, from the opening minutes of the first quarter, and it fell behind by double digits after a mid-second quarter slump. The Panthers, who play a non-stop, high-pressure defense, rattled the Rams into numerous early turnovers. They broke open a close game with a 13-4 run late in the second quarter, and it took a final basket by Snyder to keep PV within nine points, 31-22, going into the locker rooms. The 6-foot-5 Snyder, having a career night, almost singlehandedly kept the Rams from falling hopelessly behind with
16 points in the first half. He added another 14 in the second half as PV outscored the Panthers 30-18 after the break.
CONFIDENCE BOOST
“I shot awful in warmups today,” Snyder said, “so I wasn’t even thinking that I was going to shoot in the game. But I hit a 3 in the first quarter and then I made a few layups and that boosted my confidence and I went out there and got the job done.” After the Panthers’ Tanner Perrone moved their lead back to 11 points, 40-29, midway through the third quarter, Penns Valley began its comeback. The Rams went on an 8-2 run with scores by Snyder, Butts and Andrew Tobias that made it 42-37. Left-handed guard Mason Ronan, who had 20 points in the game for PC, scored to put it at 44-37, but Penns Valley went on another mini-run to finally tie the game. Two scores by Tobias, a 3-point play by Cameron Shaffer, and then two more baskets by Snyder finally pulled PV Penns Valley, Page 22
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Basketball playoffs heat up for county teams By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
Centre County basketball teams that have won their first-round games in the 2017 District 6 Tournament, no matter how meaningful or dramatic the wins were, will not be doing very much celebrating. They don’t have time. Everyone is right back into action in round two, and there are some compelling games in the works for both boys’ and girls’ teams. Thursday, Feb. 23, the Penns Valley girls, who had a big night in a 60-50 win over Ligonier Valley on Feb. 21, will take on familiar Mountain League rival Central in a 3-A second round game in Martinsburg. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 25, the Bellefonte girls will vie for their first D-6 5-A championship against Obama Academy at Mount Aloysius College. Bellefonte defeated DuBois on Feb. 21, 42-38, to qualify for a shot at the title. Philipsburg-Osceola, despite 25 points from Halle Herrington, lost its first-round 3-A game to Everett on Feb. 21
and concluded its season, while in 6-A, the State College girls took on Mifflin County on Feb. 22 in a game that was played too late to be included in this edition. In boys’ action, Penns Valley also played on Feb. 22 at No. 1 seeded Richland with a spot in the PIAA tournament on the line, but Bellefonte lost to Central Mountain in 5-A and its season has ended. The State College boys will play Altoona on Friday, Feb. 24, for the D-6 6-A title at Tyrone High School (see that game previewed in this edition), and in single A, St. Joseph’s Academy also played Feb. 22 against No. 4 seed Juniata Valley. The Penns Valley girls may be very familiar with No.5 Central (17-5), but that familiarity came with a price. The Lady Dragons beat PV twice this season, the first time by a score of 49-45 on Dec. 21 and then by 49-34 on Jan. 27 at Central. The Rams return to Martinsburg hoping that the third game will reverse their fortunes. Central, however, is an experienced, senior-led team that has two players who
average in double digits per game. Senior Hannah Johnston averages 15 per game and was held below 10 just three times this season. In her last three games, all Central wins, she has scored 26, 22 and 28, so she’s been very hot and will be tough to contend with. Central as a team has been hot as well. The Dragons have won eight straight coming into this game, mostly on the strength of their defense. In that stretch of games, no one scored more than 49 points, and they held six teams to less than 40. The good news for Penns Valley is that even if the Rams can’t pull out a win, they are not finished. With five teams advancing to the PIAA tournament from 3-A, the loser of this game will drop into a consolation bracket to determine the fifth qualifier. The Bellefonte girls, coming off their big win over DuBois, will face Obama Academy at Mount Aloysius College on Saturday, Feb. 25, for the D-6 championship. Both Playoffs, Page 23
After loss, hockey team’s postseason hopes in jeopardy By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — With a minute and 26 seconds remaining in regulation Feb. 18, Denis Smirnov took long strides as he approached the puck for a penalty shot, the crowd standing and cheering, equal parts excitement and terror. By the time he reached the net, it was silent as all 6,140 fans held their breath. A few quick moves of the stick and a dipped shoulder was all it took for Smirnov to find an opening, sliding the puck past Minnesota goalie Eric Schierhorn to give Penn State men’s hockey a 3-2 lead. Pegula Ice Arena roared as loud as it ever had in the brief but meaningful history of the building. Smirnov sank to the ice and pumped his fist, reaching the bench and jumping into the arms of his teammates waiting on the other side. It was a moment that seemed destined to be remembered forever. A win would have all but likely sealed Penn State’s first ever NCAA tournament bid. The Nittany Lions stood a few wins from a national title just years after becoming a Division I program. So, as Justin Kloos collected the puck in the offensive zone with 3.5 seconds to go and sniped it over Peyton Jones’ left shoulder into the back of the net, those moments where all but forgotten. A bench that had exploded with joy was crouched over in disbelief, a crowd that had been jubilant was in shock. Ushers stood near the aisle with their mouths open. Penn State athletics’ staff members collected themselves, working through an unparalPenns Valley, from page 21 even at 48-48 with two minutes to play. One minute later, Shaffer followed up a missed layup, and the Rams had their first lead since the first quarter, 50-48. Kost subsequently made the first end of a one-and-one with 33 seconds left, but that was to be Penn Cambria’s final point. “The guys came through from the free-throw line,” Penns Valley coach Terry Glunt said, “and Keith (Butts) made those shots that really counted. “I’m just exceptionally proud of them. It seemed like • Firewood • Pruning • Removal • Lot Clearing • Timber Harvesting • Storm Damage • Skid Steer Work • Brush Removal & Cleanup
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leled whiplash of emotions. “We looked at the faceoff sheet and thought we had the right guys,” Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky said of the late goal, his voice trailing off. “We’ve been over that a lot, it’s not that we didn’t do what we wanted to do. It’s just one of those faceoffs man, I don’t know what to tell you.” On the scoreboard the game had gone into overtime. But the game was all but over. Penn State would kill off a power play in the extra period, but with just over a minute to play, Rem Pitlick finished what had felt inevitable minutes earlier, snipping his own shot over Jones’ glove, deflecting on its way and giving Minnesota the victory. “Obviously, that’s a tough one,” Gadowsky said. “But that’s not the first tough loss we’ve had and certainly it won’t be the last. It was against an excellent opponent in an excellent hockey game and those are the types of games we know we’re going to have to play down the stretch in the Big Ten (Tournament) and hopeful in the NCAA Tournament, so we can certainly learn from this experience.” The new challenge that faces Penn State became apparent as the teams skated off the ice, simply moving forward. At No. 11 in the PairWise rankings, the Nittany Lions have inched closer toward the postseason bubble. A window that will only tighten if conference tournaments take an odd twist with their automatic bids. For as historic as a Penn State win could have been Feb. 18, it’s the response on the upcoming Saturdays that will determine how big the loss truly was. The Nittany Lions should be favored in all their remaining six games against teams Penn State has yet to lose to this season. everybody stepped up for a team victory. And we needed everybody tonight. On the scoreboard, the big guy (Snyder) had 30, but that was everybody. “It was one of those unbelievable games. When you’ve coached as many years as I have, this will be one of those memorable games because we came back from over 10 down. We were on that precipice of this game getting out of hand, but we just held serve, held serve and got some stops.” After Ronan, no one else for Penn Cambria broke into double figures. Jacob Shuagis scored six, and Kost, Farrell and Braedon O’Donnell all had five. It was the same for Penns Valley after Snyder’s 30. Butts had nine, and Tobias and Shaffer scored five each. “Our mentality is to never give up,” Butts said, “and to bring 100 percent every second of the game, regardless of the score. That’s what we did, and it worked out in the end. “Numbers mean nothing, it’s all about who plays the hardest and who comes to win.”
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The Nittany Lions will travel to East Lansing, Mich., to face a feisty Michigan State team Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, before finishing up the home schedule against Wisconsin. Penn State will then travel to Ann Arbor, closing out the regular season against Michigan. A trip to Detroit for the Big Ten Tournament is a last chance for the postseason for all teams in the conference. “I think there is a lot to play for right now,” Gadowsky said. “I think that the success that the team has had throughout the year puts us in this spot, a pretty good darn spot. I think there is a lot, a lot to play for. So for that reason, I think there is a lot of motivation after tonight.” If Penn State fans have anything to hang on to, it has been the Nittany Lions’ fairly even-keel resilience. The vast majority of the program’s early success has been peppered with close defeats at the hands of teams just a bit better. Losing has been a rarity for this particular Penn State team, but it has been, in a large part, the fabric that has helped the program go so far in such a short time. As David Goodwin took the podium after the game and told a room full of reporters that everyone was moving on, it’s hard to argue that it won’t happen, even if it’s hard to imagine in a building full of people in shock. “We’re going to take tomorrow off and I have no doubt by Monday (Feb. 20) that we’re going to be positive and as confident as ever.”
KERR LOST FOR SEASON
Penn State defenseman Kevin Kerr will miss the remainder of the season, according to Gadowsky. Kerr had missed the past three games following a crash into the boards against Wisconsin. The sophomore, a highly regarded player and teammate, is the best all-around defenseman on the roster, a talented skater with and without the puck. Hockey, Page 24 State High, from page 20 McNulty, Keaton Ellis, Tommy Friberg and Brandon Clark, and it’s apparent why the Little Lions score just under 65 points every time out. This game has all the markings of a shootout, but it just might be the team that puts in the most effort on the defensive side that has the advantage. Even though State College and Altoona are the last two 6-A team playing in District 6, the loser is not finished. There will be two teams going into the PIAA Tournament play from the combination of Districts 6, 8 and 10. The loser of the SC-Altoona game will play in the consolation game against the No. 1 team from D-10, Erie McDowell, or the No. 1 team from D-8, either Allerdice or Brashear. Those teams will also play Friday, Feb. 24, and the consolation game will be Wednesday, March 1, at a site to be determined. The winner of that game will enter the state tournament as the No. 2 seed from District 6 and will play against the No. 3 team from District 7 in the first round Saturday, March 11. D-6 No. 1 will play against D-7 No. 4 on the same day.
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3-pointers lift No. 14 Purdue over Penn State By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press
UNIVERSITY PARK — Accustomed to dominating in stretches lately, the 14thranked Purdue Boilermakers found themselves on the other end of a big score and needed a savior against a gritty Penn State team Feb. 21. Enter Ryan Cline. The guard scored six of his 11 points in overtime to lift Purdue to a 74-70 victory over the Nittany Lions in a game the Boilermakers led for just 9:16. “It rarely happens where a team outplays another one, plays harder and they lose the game especially on their home court,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said. “Thank the Lord Cline knocked those two shots down.” Cline’s consecutive 3-pointers secured his team’s sixth straight win and snapped the Nittany Lions’ four-game winning streak against Top 25 teams visiting the Bryce Jordan Center. Vincent Edwards added 14 points, Isaac Haas chipped in 13 and Dakota Mathias scored 12 for the Boilermakers (23-5, 12-3 Big Ten) who trailed 33-29 at halftime. Tony Carr scored 21 points, Lamar Stevens added 18 and Mike Watkins finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds for Penn State (14-14, 6-9). The Nittany Lions owned the paint, even against Purdue’s towering bigs — 6-foot-8 Caleb Swanigan and the 7-2 Haas — where Penn State owned a 46-12 edge. But the Nittany Lions couldn’t get deep shots to fall. They finished just 2 for 18 from 3-point range. “That was as hard as we’ve played all year,” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers said. “Proud of my team. However, there’s no more moral victories here. We’ve got to get some things done. We’ve got to close out games.” Penn State led for all but 7:35 of regulation and by as many as 10 points midway through the first half. But they surrendered the lead on a dunk by Haas with Playoffs, from page 22 teams have already qualified to advance to the state tournament, but securing the first-ever 5-A title would be a lasting achievement. Obama Academy beat Hollidaysburg 48-44 on Feb. 21 to set up this matchup, and that was the Eagles’ 17th win of the season against eight losses. The academy is led by three senior players who all will be difficult to deal with for the Red Raiders. Two-time Pittsburgh City League Player of the Year Michaela Porter is the team’s high scorer, averaging more than 20 points per game. And, senior forwards Taylin Tyler and Taylor Stewart both add double-figure scoring and rebounding averages.
10:13 left. The Nittany Lions used a 10-2 run and four straight baskets from Carr to send the game into overtime where Cline found his shot.
BIG PICTURE
The Nittany Lions are still looking to eclipse their combined win total in January and February under Chambers. Penn State won six games for their best stretch in the two-month span a year ago and will have two more tries to surpass last year’s mark.
BIG MAN BATTLE
As Chambers spoke with reporters, he guessed Watkins was sitting in the locker room with nothing left in the tank. “He’s exhausted in that locker room,” Chambers said. “He battled. He went toeto-toe with a potential lottery pick and a potential first-rounder some day in Haas because I think Haas is a pro.” Watkins was outmuscled in his first game against Purdue’s sizable forwards when he scored just six points and grabbed only three rebounds earlier this season. He had 12 rebounds in the first half — including three straight offensive midway through the first half — that brought the crowd to a roar when he finally drew a foul and made two free throws.
SHOT CLOCK ISSUE
A shot clock mishap cost the Nittany Lions a possession in overtime. With 13 seconds left and Purdue up 72-70, Haas took a jumper and missed close to the rim with the shot clock waning. It would have run out had Shep Garner not fouled P.J. Thompson immediately afterward, however. Chambers said he thought Garner might have believed Haas’ shot hit the rim. Instead, Thompson made both free throws to put the game out of reach.
UP NEXT
Penn State travels to Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 24. Against Allerdice, for example, a 64-53 win for the City League title, Porter scored 22 points, and had 10 rebounds and four assists. Stewart added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyler scored 13 and pulled 10 boards. All three players are over 6 feet tall. Bellefonte, now 12-11, has also been playing well. The Red Raiders have won five of their last eight games, and they have been playing their usual tough defense. None of the teams counted in those five wins scored more than 36 points, and one team, Central Mountain, did not make it to 30. The winner of this game will go on to play the No. 5 seed from District 7 in the opening round of the state tournament, and the loser will get the No. 3 seed from D-7.
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PENNS VALLEY’S Jared Hurd, at left in January action against Bellefonte’s Brock Port, recently won the District 6 AA Wrestling Tournament title at 145 pounds over Marion Center’s Challen Cornetto.
PV’s Hurd, SJ’s Powers take district wrestling titles By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
Penns Valley and St. Joseph’s Academy both did more than prosper at the District 6 AA Wrestling Tournament at Altoona High School on Feb. 17 and 18. The two schools combined to qualify 10 wrestlers for the Southwest Regionals (set for Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania), sent three wrestlers into the AA finals, and came away with two District 6 champions. Penns Valley’s Jared Hurd had to go to the ultimate tie breaker to finally defeat Marion Center’s Challen Cornetto, 6-5, in the 145-pound title bout. It was Hurd’s first D-6 crown and it came in his last district tournament. In the 120-pound bracket, SJCA’s Jacob Powers cruised out to a 6-0 lead over Penn Cambria’s Chase Proudfit and won the title in a 6-2 decision. It was not only Powers’ first D-6 title, but it was the first dis-
trict wrestling championship overall for St. Joseph’s. Another SJCA wrestler, Caleb Dowling, also reached the finals at 132, but he dropped a 5-1 decision to Carnell Andrews from Bishop McCort to finish second. St. Joseph’s sent just six wrestlers to the event, but in addition to Powers and Dowling, the Wolves also qualified two others for the regional meet. Ethan Kauffman at 106 and Evan Courts at 138 also will move on, which means SJCA placed four of its six entrants into the regional meet. Penns Valley also sent wrestlers on. Beside Hurd, Abraham Allebach (160), Andrew Sharer (152), Clayton Royer (126), Darren Yearick (120) and Baylor Shunk (106) will travel to the Southwest Regional. Huntingdon took the AA team honors with 176.5 points, and Bishop McCort was second with 147. Moshannon Valley (142.5) was third, and Penns Valley (141) placed fourth. SJCA came in 13th place with 88 points with just those six wrestlers.
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THE PENN STATE Nittany Lions football team recently welcomed nearly 50 THON families for an afternoon at the Lasch Building. Staff transformed the home of the Nittany Lions into a Candy Land-themed event decked out with games and even an ice cream bar. THON families were treated to a limbo contest and miniature golf, among other activities.
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No. 1 TCU sweeps Lions in opening series Special to the Gazette
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PENN STATE head coach Cael Sanderson talks to Nick Suriano after Suriano was injured during the NWCA Dual Championship. Comeback, from page 20 on, scored an early takedown on Penn State’s Jimmy Gulibon that proved to be the difference in a 3-2 Heil decision. Twice, though, it looked like Gulibon had Heil flattened for neutral-position falls that weren’t called. In a 13-0 hole, its biggest deficit of the season, things looked bleak for Penn State. “We didn’t want to be down 13-0,’’ coach Cael Sanderson told the media in Stillwater after the match. “It was just a chance to see what we were made out of. The next seven had to step up. If somebody gets hurt, guys have to step up, and they did.”
‘OUR TURN’
The Nittany Lions didn’t shrink from the challenge, even with the Cowboys fans sensing a win after the first three bouts. “I looked over at (Nick) Nevills after all that happened,” Lions 197-pounder Matt McCutcheon told the Penn State Sports Network. “He looked at me, smiled and gave me a fist pound. I looked down at Mark (Hall) and he was ready to go. The other guys were in the back getting ready. That is part of our team where, when somebody has an off day or something goes wrong that’s not supposed to happen, we are there to pick each other up. “I think that’s what makes this team special. No one got down. If you’re talking to our guys, they’re like, ‘Now we go, it’s our turn to score points and go out there and win.’” And boy, did the Nittany Lions go. They swept the remaining seven matches, allowing only one takedown the rest of the way in what would be a 24-7 advantage. Top-ranked 149-pounder Zain Retherford jump-started the Nittany Lions with a 2-1 win over No. 2 Anthony Collica. Retherford rode Collica the entire second period and a 1:51 advantage in riding time was the difference in the match. No. 1 157-pounder Jason Nolf then gave Penn State a huge boost when he scored 11 takedowns on sixth-ranked Joe Smith, the son of Oklahoma State coach John Smith, in a 24-9 technical fall. The Nittany Lions trailed at the break, 13-8, for the first time all season, but momentum had clearly swung. Fourth-ranked Vincenzo Joseph kept it rolling for Penn State at 165 as he rolled up a 12-4 major decision over No. 8 Chandler Rogers to pull PSU to within one at 13-12. Seventh-ranked Hall gave it the lead for good when he scored a third-period takedown on No. 9 Kyle Crutchmer for a 3-2 win. What little hope Oklahoma State had of
Hockey, from page 22 Gadowsky wouldn’t elaborate on the nature of the injury beyond “lower body.”
mounting a comeback was crushed at 184. Second-ranked Bo Nickal was fending off a single-leg attempt by No. 4 Nolan Boyd when Nickal locked up a cradle, rolled Boyd to his back and pinned him in just 38 seconds. Penn State led 21-13 with just two matches to go. McCutcheon, ranked No. 9, clinched the match with a 4-3 decision over No. 8 Preston Weigel. McCutcheon scored two takedowns in the final period to pull out the win. “I took my shot when it opened up,” McCutcheon said. “Maybe he was getting tired, but I think that’s how our team wrestled.” Third-ranked Nevills iced the cake for Penn State with a 10-5 win over backup Derek White to seal the 27-13 victory. “It just kind of looked like we were a team that tried instead of doing,’’ John Smith said after the match. “It didn’t appear that when things got critical we had the confidence that we were going to get it done. Some of the scores were a little bit lopsided because we didn’t quite look like we believed that we could win.”
UP NEXT
Penn State is off until Saturday, March 4, when it looks to defend its title at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Bloomington, Ind. The Nittany Lions have won five of the last six tournament championships. No. 2 Penn State — 27 No. 1 Oklahoma State —13 (Feb. 19 at Stillwater, Okla.) 125: No. 11 Nick Piccininni, OSU, won by inj. def. over No. 2 Nick Suriano, 3:34. 133: No. 3 Kaid Brock, OSU, maj. dec. George Carpenter, 17-6. 141: No. 1 Dean Heil, OSU, dec. No. 10 Jimmy Gulibon, 3-2. 149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, dec. No. 2 Anthony Collica, 2-1. 157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, won by tech. fall over No. 6 Joe Smith, 24-9 (7:00). 165: No. 4 Vincenzo Joseph, PSU, maj. dec. No. 8 Chandler Rogers, 12-4. 174: No. 7 Mark Hall, PSU, dec. No. 9 Kyle Crutchmer, 3-2. 184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, pinned No. 4 Nolan Boyd, :38. 197: No. 9 Matt McCutcheon, PSU, dec. No. 8 Preston Weigel, 4-3. 285: No. 3 Nick Nevills, PSU, dec. Derek White, 10-5. Attendance: 14,059. Referee: Mike Hagerty. Takedowns: Penn State 24, Oklahoma State 9. Records: Penn State 14-0, 9-0 Big Ten; Oklahoma State 14-1, 6-0 Big 12. Next match: Penn State at 2017 Big Ten Championships, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, at Bloomington, Ind.
“I don’t think you ever want to lose a player like Kevin Kerr, regardless if it’s for a game or for a season,” senior forward Ricky DeRosa said. “He’s been instrumental this entire season in our D-corps.”
FORT WORTH, Texas — No. 1 TCU completed a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the Nittany Lions on Feb. 19 in Lupton Stadium. Willie Burger went 2-for-4 with two home runs and all three runs batted in to lead Penn State (0-3) offensively. He homered just once as a Big Ten All-Freshman pick in 2016, according to a release from Penn State Athletics. TCU beat Penn State 6-3 in the opener Feb. 17 and followed that up with a 12-1 win Feb. 18. The Lions jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning Feb. 19 after second baseman Conlin Hughes doubled with two outs and Burger homered to left field. Then, in the bottom half, pitcher Justin Hagenman (0-1) struck out the side. However, TCU (3-0) tied the game in the second inning, as shortstop Ryan Merrill singled home a run and then, during the next at-bat, got caught in a rundown that allowed a runner from third to score when Penn State misplayed it. The Horned Frogs took the lead, 5-2, with
a three-run third inning. After a single and pop-out, the next two batters walked to load the bases, and left fielder Josh Watson hit a sacrifice fly for the go-ahead run. Two more runs scored on an error in the outfield. TCU put the game out of reach in the fifth inning, as first baseman Luken Baker slugged a solo home run and second baseman Cam Warner hit a two-run home run for an 8-2 advantage. TCU freshman Nick Lodolo (1-0), the 41st overall pick in the 2016 MLB Entry Draft, worked five innings and struck out seven, allowing the two runs on three hits and two walks. The Frogs added another run in the seventh, and then Burger homered in the top of the eighth for the final margin. Warner, Baker and right fielder Austen Wade led TCU with two hits each, while Warner’s two RBIs were a team high.
UP NEXT
Penn State will return to action in Cary, N.C., hosting Xavier in a four-game, threeday series at the USA Baseball National Training Center beginning Friday, Feb. 24.
Penn State football: 5 to watch this spring By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Don’t look now, but spring practice isn’t too far away and, with it, the annual Blue-White game. Spring practice is only one slice of the pie when it comes to taking the next step as a player. The rest comes over the span of months, including summer workouts and simply getting into games. But, spring practice is an important part of the process and, as Penn State heads into a high-stakes 2017 season, there are more than a few players who could benefit from a productive 15 practices heading into the summer. ■ Shareef Miller You can probably substitute any number of defensive ends into this spot, but Miller seems as good of a candidate as any to replace Garrett Sickels on the end of the line. Miller has shown flashes, especially early in the season last year, but hasn’t yet taken — or had much of an opportunity to take — that next step. A good spring won’t lock this spot down for Miller, but getting that position battle underway with some quality early season practices won’t hurt him either. ■ DeAndre Thompkins Not exactly an unknown for fans, but maybe the latest example of a guy who could use a Mike Gesicki-like bounceback season. Thompkins has the speed and the skill, but drops in the Big Ten title game and at least a small role in Penn State’s early Rose Bowl struggles have put Thompkins on a rocky road. It seems that James Franklin and Co. want to utilize Thompkins and it’s easy to see why when the ball is in his hands, but the mistakes in between those times have hurt him along the way. If nothing else, a good spring could help Thompkins gain some confidence back. ■ Jake Cooper Penn State has to fill the hole left behind by Brandon Bell and the depth
behind him at linebacker. In comes Jake Cooper, who was going to be a part of that main rotation prior to injury. A year away from actual football can be a positive and a negative. In either case, getting healthy reps with the defense this spring ought to help Cooper get his legs back underneath him. Penn State will need all the linebackers it can get and it stands to reason that the faster Cooper is back in game shape the better off Penn State will be. The same could be said for Brandon Polk at receiver, but Penn State has so many targets already it’s hard to say where Polk fits in the mix. Cooper might not start, but Penn State will need him. ■ Kyle Vasey Who? That’s right, Penn State’s newest long snapper, an often overlooked position unless things go bad, Vasey is in line to replace the recently graduated Tyler Yazujian who had those duties for a few seasons. It probably doesn’t take all of spring practice to get better at something you’ve been practicing for a few years now, but getting in sync with all the holders and punters this season will be key moving forward. This isn’t exactly rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. ■ Danny Dalton One of the more impressive players in last year’s Blue-White game, Dalton is a guy who can step in and give Gesicki a few needed breaks throughout the season. Tight end is a more complicated position than it looks, so getting Dalton up to speed and in place as quality depth behind Gesicki will be essential for the offense. How much on-field impact Dalton has is to be determined, but having another big body in pass protection and a big body to throw to is hardly a bad asset to have. That journey starts now for Dalton as he comes off of injury.
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Stories of teen-parent struggles focus of ‘Wilderness’ Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — En Garde Arts returns to Penn State with the documentary-style theater production “Wilderness,” which reveals the communication breakdowns of six families due to addiction and mental health issues, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The tales of broken and healing family bonds are revealed in on-screen interviews, a folk-music score and actor dramatizations. The Village Voice described the production as “a compassionate glimpse at the outer edge of teenage angst.” The production is a collaboration among playwright-director Seth Bockley (“Basetrack Live”), En Garde Arts founder and show executive producer-writer Anne Hamburger, and movement directors Devon de Mayo and Patrick McCollum. Kyle Henderson (of the band Desert Noises), Kyle Miller (of the band Tow’rs) and indie-folk singer-songwriter
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Gregory Alan Isakov wrote the show’s music. “Wilderness” grew out of Hamburger’s personal experience with her son’s issues. While the show arises out of teens sent to wilderness therapy, “The production is actually about relationships between parents and their teenage children and what happens when you have a child that kind of spirals off the rails due to any number of mental health issues and struggles,” Hamburger said in an interview with the Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s really about the quest for connection within families and, when troubles arise, how one looks at oneself differently and how one needs to change in order to heal and make connection possible.” The Center for the Performing Arts presented En Garde Arts’ production of “Basetrack Live”—a piece about the effect of war on Marines and their families—in 2014. Wilderness, Page 28
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ an early frontrunner for Razzies By BOB GARVER
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The “Fifty Shades” franchise is commercially successful, but critically despised. I’ve heard all manner of nasty things said about the books, and 2015’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” tied for Worst Picture at the Razzies. “Fifty Shades Darker” is no redeemer, I assure you. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say the series likes the abuse it takes from people with good taste. OK, that’s not fair. The franchise isn’t about people who like abuse. It’s about a woman who infatuates a man who likes to be abusive. And not even really abusive, just roleplay abusive and otherwise merely controlling. Actually, she’s the one who gets to de-
cide when he gets to play abusive, and she does so as a rare treat, so in a way, she’s in control. Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) broke up with dominating billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) at the end of the first movie because of her disgust over his proclivities. She has since gotten a job with a book publisher (Eric Johnson, thankfully no relation to Dakota because that would be too gross even for this series) who clearly has eyes for her and is a harassment lawsuit waiting to happen. She goes to an art show for her friend Jose (Victor Rasuk), who we know from the first movie wants to be more than friends, and sees that all the pieces are of her. There, she sees Christian for the first time since their breakup. He’s there because he’s been stalking her.
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We’re about 10 minutes into this movie and the main character has three guys tripping over each other to be with her because they’re obsessed with her. Anastasia is plenty attractive and sweet, but I find it hard to believe that she has three guys revolving their lives around her like this. Anastasia agrees to go on a dinner date with Christian, and agrees to resume their relationship under the condition that she doesn’t have to agree to any rules or punishments this time. Christian agrees, though to him, taking away the rules and punishments is probably a rule and a punishment. Anastasia and Christian begin dating again, and their relationship is filled with “hardcore” sex scenes that are laughably softcore because of the limits of the R rating.
There are also twists along the way, such as a former submissive of Christian’s who wants to know what Anastasia has done to deserve a “no punishments” relationship, and Christian’s former dominant (Kim Basinger) who wants to break up the couple because she thinks Anastasia just wants Christian for his money. I don’t blame her, because Christian is so devoid of charisma, charm and consideration that money is about the only thing he has going for him. Then, there’s a bit toward the end where Christian goes missing after a plane crash to force some suspense into this movie, but all it does is draw attention to how badly it needed some sort of danger. Fifty Shades, Page 27
Presentation to focus on building community, embracing race Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Andrew Grant-Thomas, co-director of EmbraceRace, will speak on “Making ‘America’ Possible: A Conversation about Building Community and Embracing Race” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Greg Sutliff Auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building on the Penn State University Park campus. At a time of substantial racial turbulence in the United States, Grant-Thomas said 80 percent of young U.S. adults, including 50 percent of millennials of color, say they rarely or never spoke about race in their childhood homes. His presentation will address this. Grant-Thomas is the co-director at EmbraceRace, an online community of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles,
teachers and guidance counselors, day care providers, young people and caring adults. He previously was director of programs at the Proteus Fund, deputy director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University and a researcher at the Civil Rights Project at Harvard University. The event is co-sponsored by the Child Care Center at Hort Woods, the Bennett Family Center and the Law and Education Alliance at Penn State. Participants can receive two hours of professional development credit by offering a PA KEYS Registry Number at the session. For more information, or for participants who wish to receive credit via webcast, contact Heather Kimble at hmo106@ psu.edu.
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AROUND & IN TOWN ‘Human Rights/Human Rites’ exhibit opens By STEPHANIE SWINDLE Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK— “Human Rights/ Human Rites,” an exhibition by Serap Erincin, a 2015-17 Institute for the Arts and Humanities postdoctoral scholar, will be on display in the Borland Project Space, 125 Borland at Penn State, through Thursday, March 23. As part of a residency project, Erincin will spend Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. working in the space, comprising a series of installations, video art and interactive performance work. Erincin’s residency examines legitimized human rights violations in the western/civilized/first worlds. She contemplates ritual as metaphor through a constel-
lation of affective and sensorial works that examine contemporary issues such as the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean and the death penalty. Additionally, Erincin will host participatory events that invite the community to create their own SERAP ERINCIN multimedia artwork and discuss issues at the intersection of social justice and aesthetics. Erincin is an artist-scholar who earned her doctorate in performance studies at New York University in 2013. Before joining Penn State in 2015, she was a visiting scholar at the University of London
‘Lego Batman’ doesn’t quite get it right By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette
Last year, when I saw “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the biggest audience reaction came before the movie when we got the teaser trailer for “The Lego Batman Movie.” It was already pretty well known that the movie at hand was lousy, and the buzz for “Suicide Squad” was starting to turn bleak. We all wanted to see how the Caped Crusader was going to rebound, and it looked like we had our answer. The trick wasn’t to team him up with Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker or Harley Quinn. The trick was to team him up with Legos again. Or, so it seemed. It turns out that this movie doesn’t quite do Batman right, either. The plot sees Batman/Bruce Wayne (Will Arnett) saving Gotham City by night and having a lonely time at Wayne Manor by day. His faithful butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) is there, but the two don’t connect very much. Then one day his world is turned upside down when Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson) takes over as police commissioner. She isn’t as eager as her father to just defer to Batman whenever the city needs saving. But she also acknowledges that he’s an asset and suggests that he and the police cooperate. Bruce is disgusted by the idea, but enamored by her. He’s so mesmerized, in fact, that he doesn’t even notice when he agrees to adopt orphan Dick Grayson (Michael Cera). That’s what happens on the good guy front, but what I was really looking forward to about this movie was the bad guys. The lead villain is once again The Joker (Zach Galifiankis), who leads dozens of members of Batman’s legendary rogues gallery. We get good, proven ones like The Penguin, The Riddler, Catwoman and Two-Face (voiced by someone who has played the role before), as well as a few that I only know from lists of the lamest villains. The Joker fancies himself as a sort of head villain and Batman’s arch-nemesis,
but Batman sees him as just another nuisance. The Joker feels snubbed and hatches his most diabolical plan yet, to ditch the traditional rogues and get help from villains outside the franchise. I don’t want to ruin any surprises (and there are some good ones), but I can’t help but wonder why they got Eddie Izzard to voice one of them when Ralph Fiennes is already in the cast. An army of Batman villains and an army of non-Batman villains are both great ideas on paper, but they don’t translate well to this movie. There is simply no time to develop the majority of them, and they end up looking like pushovers, getting in maybe one or two lines if they’re lucky, and doing even less as far as the action sequences. Speaking of the action sequences, they’re problematic, too. The blocky (pun intended) animation makes it hard to keep up with what’s going on, and it seems like the fighting lacks imagination anyway. At least “The Lego Batman Movie” is funny in places, which is more than I can say for the lousier Batman movies from 2016. Arnett as an arrogant Batman is as effortlessly funny here as he was in 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” and the movie likes to take shots at Batman’s uneven history and some of the more questionable projects he’s done over the years (though I wish they would acknowledge the low point that was 1997’s “Batman and Robin”). The action sequences aren’t there in terms of creativity or animation, and there’s not much of substance in the rest of the story (a loner hero has to learn the value of family and teamwork — how original). Compared to the Batman movies from last year, it’s a minor step up, but compared to “The Lego Movie,” it’s a big step down. HH out of five. “The Lego Batman Movie” is rated PG for rude humor and some action. Its running time is 104 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
Entries sought for music competition UNIVERSITY PARK — The 33rd Phyllis Triolo Music Competition will be held Saturday, May 20, for talented middle and high school students in central Pennsylvania. The competition is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association in cooperation with the School of Music at Penn State. Instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists compete in two divisions at Penn State’s Esber Recital Hall. The junior division consists of students in grades sixth through eighth; the senior division is made up of students in grades ninth
through 12th. Prizes in each division are $300 for first prize, $200 for second prize and a possible third prize of $100. Deadline to enter the competition is Saturday, April 22. Entry fee is $35 for students of teachers who are non-members and $25 for students of teachers who are members. For competition rules and application forms, visit www.cpmta.org. For more information, contact Patricia Lloyd at (814) 238-2374 or prlmusic@live.com or Victoria Petrosky at (610) 497-4475 or victoriakravchuk@yahoo.com.
and the Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholar of Performance Studies at the University of South Florida. She has lived and worked in Istanbul, London, New York and Florida as a performer, director and journalist. Recently appointed assistant professor of performance studies at Louisiana State University, Erincin will continue her residency at IAH through spring 2017. The following events will be held in the Borland Project Space in conjunction with the exhibition: ■ New Technologies in Performance Design workshop, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28
During the workshop, each participant will create a one-minute performance, broadly focusing on social justice and using various technologies. ■ Activism through Multimedia Art panel discussion, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14 Artist-scholars who focus on activism and multimedia artwork will respond to questions about merging art, scholarship and activism in and through institutions. ■ Closing reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 For more information, visit http://borlandprojectspace.psu.edu.
Fifty Shades page 26 By now, everybody knows the kind of trashy movie they’re getting with “Fifty Shades Darker.” Not trashy because of its sexual content (don’t get me wrong, this movie is a hard R), but trashy because its characters and conflicts are so poorly written and the movie thinks it’s so much more erotic than it is. The only enjoyment you’re likely to get out of it is that it’s fun to giggle and heckle (I couldn’t help but shout out that a certain political leader would approve of a scene of inappropriate grabbing in an elevator). But, this movie is awful on every legitimate level. We’re sure to get many more bad movies in 2017, but “Fifty Shades Darker” is an early frontrunner for next year’s Razzies. HH out of five. “Fifty Shades Darker” is rated R for strong erotic sexual content, some graphic nudity and language. Its running time is 118 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
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ACTORS DAKOTA JOHNSON, left, and Jamie Dornan pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film “Fifty Shades Darker” in London on Feb. 9.
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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Book workshop — AAUW’s Used Book Workshop is open 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg Technology Park. During workshop hours, book donations may be made directly to the “AAUW Deliveries” door; blue donation bins are available at the driveway entrance for days the workshop is not open. Visit www. aauwstatecollege.org/booksale/location.htm or call (814) 466-6041. Performance — The Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology. Visitors welcome. 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineer-
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ing Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Kids’ program — The Nittany Baptist Church will be holding Master’s Clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St. Visit www.nittany baptist.org. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322. Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit statecollegetoastmasters.toastmasters clubs.org. Meeting — Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m every Friday at Freedom Life Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Registration is not required and individuals are welcome to join at any time. Email restorationCR@freedomlife.tv or call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
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Reception — A reception for artists Pat Dolan, Susan Nicholas Gephardt, Alice Kelsey, Barb Pennypacker, Sarah Pollock and Lena Thynell will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at State College Framing Co., Hills Plaza, 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Fundraiser — Keepin’ It Country, an evening of country music for Hearts for Homeless, will be held at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130. W. College Ave., State College. Tickets are $18.50, plus a $1.50 ticketing fee, for reserved seating.
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Concert — Nittany Valley Symphony’s “Mr. Smith’s Bowl of Notes,” a program for the family, will be held at 4 p.m., at Bellefonte Area High School Theater, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte.
MONDAY, FEB. 27
Movie — “Before the Flood,” a 2016 documentary on climate change, will be held at 7 p.m. at Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A preschool story time for children accompanied by an adult will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children’s activity — A Lego club, open to all schoolaged children, will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. All supplies provided. — Compiled by Gazette staff
Activity — Penn Skates will hold public skating sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday through April 14. Admission is $9, or $6 with own skates. Call (814) 357-6898 or email vdench@pennskates.com. Support group — GriefShare, a free support group for anyone experiencing loss, will be offered at 1 p.m and 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, through April 19, at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3601 S. Atherton St., State College.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
Workshop — A contemporary art and appreciation workshop with Art Alliance Gallery Downtown’s manager Kelsey Rieger will be held at 5 p.m. at Woskob Family Gallery, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Presentation — A presentation/discussion with author and poet John Stevenson, “What Is Haiku? What Is English-language Haiku? And Why Are People Asking These Questions?” will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State Col-
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Yocum-McMaster Kassie Smith joins Gunn-Mowery cited as a top commercial team STATE COLLEGE — The Yocum-McMaster team with RE/MAX Centre Realty ranked No. 39 overall in the United States RE/MAX Network for total commercial sales volume from January to November 2016. The team is composed of Scott L. Yocum, broker officer; Marc McMaster, associate broker; and McKenzie Millward and Kacee Burke, real estate salespersons. The group has extensive experience in residential, commercial and investment properties, according to a release from RE/ MAX. “Each member of the Yocum-McSubmitted photo Master team has MARC McMASTER , left, and Scott worked diligently to achieve this L. Yocum, of RE/MAX Centre Realty, high honor in the recently were recognized for total market,” said Kate commercial volume. Tosto, broker of record at RE/MAX Centre Realty. “Ranking No. 39 in the United States for commercial sales volume is a tremendous accomplishment. We’re extremely proud that the Yocum-McMaster team is part of the RE/MAX network and continues to raise the bar in real estate.” The team has earned the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, RE/MAX Platinum Club (nine years in a row), Executive Club and 100 Percent Club honors. For more information, visit www.statecollegehomes. com or call (814) 231-8200.
LEMOYNE — Gunn-Mowery LLC recently announced the addition of Kassie Smith to its team as a licensed personal lines agent. Smith is a Central Pennsylvania native and is a graduate of Palmyra Area High School. Her duties at Gunn-Mowery will include reviewing applications and preparing quotations for personal insurance coverage, as well as managing a book of commercial poliKASSIE SMITH cies. “I am thrilled to be a part of the Gunn-Mowery team,” said Smith. “Everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful. I am looking forward to this new adventure.” Gunn-Mowery is an independent insurance broker providing commercial insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, financial services and surety bonds to clients in central Pennsylvania and beyond. The firm has offices in Lemoyne, Lancaster, Dillsburg and State College.
The Granary to close By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A Centre Region store will be closing its doors after nearly three decades in business. The Granary Natural and Ethnic Foods, 2766 W. College Ave., announced that it will be closing Friday, April 14. “Owner Leena Scholten is retiring, and wishes to thank the many loyal patrons and friends who have supported The Granary over the decades,” a statement from the store read. Starting in March, all merchandise will be on sale and store fixtures will be available for purchase. Scholten opened The Granary on May 6, 1988. The store sells natural, organic and ethnic foods, along with vitamins, herbal remedies, personal care products and biodegradable home care items.
DEED TRANSFERS
The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
and Brittany L. Torsell, 335 E. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $1. F. Scott Mauger to F. Scott Mauger, 324 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $1. Michalene A. Peticca to M. Elizabeth Hay and William L. Hay, 214 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, $157,000.
RECORDED JAN. 30-FEB. 3 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Kyle A. Conrad and Melinda S. Conrad to Edward R. Jenkins Jr. and Darlene F. Jenkins, 203 Arrowhead Way, Bellefonte, $319,900. Mario I. Meraglia and Catherine E. Meraglia to Village of Nittany Glen LP, 344 Fultons Run Road, Springfield, $1. Village of Nittany Glen LP to Mario I. Meraglia and Catherine E. Meraglia, 116 Gravel Hill Road, State College, $203,000. Berks Home LLC to Lynda Schirmer and Jason Hastings, 115 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $176,470.
Vincent J. Torsell and Brittany L. Torsell to Vincent J. Torsell
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Portable Toilet Rentals/ 24 Month Contract Sealed paper bids may be submitted via email at crpr@crcog.net through Friday, March 10 at 11:00 AM. All documents and solicitation details are available online at no cost from Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority at http://www.crpr. org/agency/Documents.html. A copy of the bid documents will also be available for review at the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority offices in the COG Building, 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #1, State College, PA 16801. Bid must include a certified check or bid bond for the amount of 10% of the total bid. Bonds must be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the PA. Local contractors are encouraged to bid. Bid deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:00am, and bids will be opened at 12:00pm at the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority office the same day. By order of: Pamela J. Salokangas, Director Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority
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COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Gary S. Mahute, Walter L. Mahute and Barbara L. Mahute to Gary S. Mahute, 601 Pike St., State College, $1. S&A Homes Inc. to Alan Gibson and Rachel Pell, 122 Winrush Road, State College, $518,980. S&A Homes Inc. to Mehul Patel, 107 Windrush Road, State College, $429,086. Clayton J. Synard and Sejal Synard by agent to Cartus Financial Corp, 150 Fernleaf Court, State College, $549,500. Cartus Financial Corporation to Timothy P. Williamson and Kathryn A. Williamson, 150 Fernleaf Court, State College, $545,000. Robert W. Stewart and Jeri Linn Stewart to Benner Park 3 LLC, 1225 Benner Pike, State College, $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Circleville Road Partners E LP to State College AL Investors LLC, 121 Havershire Blvd., $1,900,000. Edwin W. Biederman Jr. Estate and Robert W. W. Biedrman, executor, 1651 Dogwood Circle, State College, $305,000. F&H Real Estate to John R. McWhirter and Jeanette D. McWhirter, 875 Willard St., $390,000. F&H Real Estate to John R. McWhirter and Jeanette D. McWhirter, 877 Willard St., $390,000. Ailan Cheng and Qiming Zhang to Scott E. Lindner and Alexandra H. Lindner, 1107 Longfellow Lane, $155,000. W. Richard Snyder by attorney to Robert D. Finn III, 175 Science Park Court, $229,000. Eduardo Santiago-Duran and Lourdes Najera-Ceniceros to Albert J. Wagner and Joan M. Wagner, 2461 Autumnwood Drive, State College, $340,000. Hays B. Gamble Trust, June I. Gamble, co-trustee, and Bronwen G. Gillette, co-trustee, to Amado B. Lugue Jr. and Carmela S. Lugue, 3301 Shellers Bend No. 918, $248,000.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Gregory R. Somers and Janice Somers to Bryan E. Crist and Melody B. Christ, 145 Granny Lane, Port Matilda, $295,000. Philip K. Jensen to Mary L. Marcum, 43 Cedar Ridge Drive, Port Matilda, $339,000.
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
Robert Smith and Doris W. Smith to Aaron C. Sumner and Ash-
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Water bottles to benefit ‘Sustain The State’ Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — In an effort to reduce single-use plastic waste and raise money for the State Theatre’s sustainability fund, the theater is partnering with environmental nonprofit Reverb and water bottle company Nalgene for their #RockNRefill campaign to “Sustain The State.” Bottles are available in exchange for a $20 donation. Proceeds will benefit The State Theatre’s Sustain The State and Reverb. The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., recently procured grant funding to finance the purchase and installation of a water bottle filling station that will enable patrons to fill up their personal water bottles. The purchase is currently in Town & Gown file photo progress, and more information on installation dates THE STATE THEATRE, in an will be available soon. effort to reduce plastic waste, Sustain The State’s mission is to enable artists and is installing a water bottle audiences to experience, filling station. appreciate and embrace the performing arts in a manner that ensures that future generations have the same opportunity. Sustainability at The State Theatre is comprised of a diverse array of project initiatives. Current projects include Dispose Responsibly, Hydrate The State and Farm-toTheatre. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.org/sustainability. Reverb is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Adam Gardner, of Guster. Reverb creates and executes comprehensive, custom programs to “green” the tour itself while engaging concertgoers to take action for the environment. In addition to their work with artists, Reverb also works to move forward the sustainable practices of music industry leaders, including venues, record labels and radio stations.
ly S. Watson, 556 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $169,000.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Rob R. Johnson Estate, Beth A. Johnson and Erik W. Johnson, administrator, to Dustin T. Chencharick, 2423 E. Mountain Road, Julian, $70,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Clara B. Gunsallus by attorney to Jeffrey L. Geist Sr. and Melissa F. Geist, 140 Lingle St., Blanchard, $72,000. David E. Rider, Melody Bryan and Melody A. Rider to Scott Andrus and Traci Andrus, 111 Evergreen Road, $1. Margaret H. Pletcher Estate, Sharon L. Pletcher, executrix, and Margaet Harter Pletcher to Mark A. Williams and Christine M. Williams, 108 Liberty St., Blanchard, $75,000. Martha J. Dolan to Dolan Family Irrevocable Grantor, trustee, and Michael E. Dolan, trustee, 173 Liberty St., Blanchard, $1. Joseph Jay Skrtich and Lesley Jean Skrtich to Todd E. Losch Jr. and Kelly M. Losch, 133 S. Mountain Road, $235,000.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Jason W. Stimmel and Margaret Diana Stimmel to Jason W. Stimmel, 547 Lanceshire Lane, State College, $1. Robert Placky Jr. and Debra Placky to Robert Placky Jr., 202 Teaberry Circle, State College, $1. Hazel M. Parkinson by attorney and Hazel Marjorie Parkinson to Camillo Properties Inc., 591 W. Hillside Ave., State College, $145,000.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Viola C. Lucas Estate, Jean A. Greenaway, co-executrix, and Roy I. Lucas, co-executor, to Georgia D. Port, 3251 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
William G. Mulberger III and Kathy L. Mulberger to David K. VonGunden and Susan L. VonGunden, 115 Slate Court, Bellefonte, $405,000. Scott P. McKenzie to Katina E. Mazzotta, 163 E. College Ave., State College, $170,000. Nittany Noll Preserve, Ray C. Noll III, Vivian Noll and Ray C. Noll Jr. by attorney to Graymont Inc., 130 On The Hill Road, Pleasant Gap, $4,000,000. Hammered Dreams LLC to Melvin Randell Magaw, 1485 Airport Road, Bellefonte, $229,900. Suzanne E. Murray, Suzanne E. Russell and Daniel Robert Murray to Suzanne Murray, 131 Kathryn Drive, Bellefonte, $1.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Allan I. Stoekl and Nancy A. Moschella to Ann D. Tarantino and Jacob J. Loverisch, 953 Robin Road, $503,000. Frederick J. Kissinger, executor, and Debra S. Hamilton, executrix, to Brian M. Kissinger and Chloe R. Kissinger, 728 W. College, Ave., State College, $850,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Gregory K. Rowell and Britta U. Rowell to Craig R. Bloom and Brandi J. Bloom, 103 Cambium Ave., Bellefonte, $217,500.
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Winter Cleanup, Snow Blowing, General Landscaping, Electrical, Carpentry, Mulch,Plumbing, Driveway Sealing, Deck Stain & Painting
(814) 360-6860 PA104644
$175.00 for approx. 1 cord mixed $200.00 for oak $325.00 for full trailer load (app. 2 cords) mixed. $375.00 for full trailer load oak. ANY SIZE CUT ADITIONAL FEE MAY APPLY 1 INCH STANDARD CALL 814-364-2007
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Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, ltrhds, bus. cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsltrs, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL 814-237-2024
Matt Walk’s Firewood & Lawn Care
Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. Year round firewood sales. Lawn Care services available to. Call: Matt Walk (814)937-3206
Machinery & Tools
WOODWORKING Table Saw , 8 in. table with 3 in diamater saw 1/2 hp motor, asking $45. Call (814) 486-3262 Household Goods
DINING Room Set, Round Table w/4 chairs, built in extension leafs, maple, ex. cond., asking $175. Call (814) 355-2739
Sports Equipment For Sale
BERETTA PX4, Subcompact, like new in box, great carry gun, asking $450, In Boalsburg. Call (410) 599-6833
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Miscellaneous For Sale
MOVING BOXES Approx 40 moving boxes from professional moving company. Different sizes, including mirror and wardrobe boxes. Packing paper included. $2/box $3/wardrobe box...call or text ...Philipsburg 814-574-8115
SHOWER Toilet Chair. New never used. Cost $115 new asking $45 OBO. (814) 238-1639
Seeking part time help Monday through F riday 5pm-9pm at G ray’ s Woods G eisinger and 5pm-9: 30 pm at Scenery Park G eisinger locations. A p p lic ations c an b e p ic k ed u p at 1 0 5 N. M ain St. , P leasant G ap or online at www. c leansweep . net
Graphic Designer Seeks Work
Up to 3 bedrooms in large townhouse Park Forest Looking for sub-letters for a large 3 bed / 3.5 bath townhouse in park forest. Lease runs through mid-August with the option to extend longer. Rent of $540 / room covers everything but electric (including internet and cable)
OAK/MIXED WOOD FOR SALE
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Fuel & Firewood
BENCHREST, 3 coil Eliminator, asking $70. Call (814) 486-3262
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JOB OPENINGS • • • •
All Shifts Available Licensed Practical Nurse Medication Technician Personal Care Aide Cook Please Contact Us For More Information Or To Apply.
Centre HomeCare, Inc., a VNA Health System agency and leading provider of home health and hospice care, is looking for professional, clinical staff to join our growing team. REGISTERED NURSE Full-time day shift/occasional weekend coverage. One year nursing experience in acute care, nursing home or home care setting required. Current PA licensure and PA driver’s license required. Full time positions are benefits eligible. VNA HEALTH SYSTEM
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COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION..
Contact or send resume to: Centre HomeCare, Inc., Attn: Vice Pres., Western Division 2437 Commercial Blvd., Suite 6 State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814.237.7400 Email: sprobert@vnahs.com EOE/F/M/V/H
Shipping & Receiving Clerk Nydree Flooring, located in Karthaus, PA has an immediate opening for a Shipping/ Receiving Clerk. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience shipping, both domestic and international, have good written and verbal skills, be self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Qualified candidates should email resume in confidence to hr@nydree.com with “Shipping/ Receiving” in the subject line.
CAREGiver Positions AVA I L A B L E Caring for seniors is a labor of love that requires a special person and just the right touch. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team. Apply on our website at www.homeinstead.com/443 Learn more by calling (814) 238-8820
(814) 880-4549 (814) 880-7829 www.greenhillsvillage.com
Greenhills Village
814-574-8483
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12 Hour Weekends & PT and FT Positions All Shifts We are offering SIG N ON B onuses for the following Positions f you are interested please complete an application for a confidential interview. •
Room available for Spring and Summer 2017 I am looking for someone to take over my lease at The Retreat for this SP & Summer 17. Its a 4 bedroom 4 bathroom cottage and I would be subletting my room (2nd floor with balcony access). Please contact me if you are interested. Price is negotiable. 814-441-6778
Hour Weekend ertified ursing Assistant and egistered Nurses ( limited openings) – 7a-7p or 7p-7a • Full ime and art ime egistered urses All Shifts • Full ime and art ime icensed ractical urse All Shifts • Full ime and art ime ertified ursing Assistants All Shifts • icensed ractical urses ertified ursing Assistants All Shifts Centre Crest offers a competitive wage, benefits, 403B, with c omp any matc h and ev ery oth er week end of f . P aid Holid ay s, Sic k , V ac ation and P ersonal time f or p art time emp loy ees. For more inf ormation c ontac t Z ac h ary Rob inson, Hu man Resou rc es D irec tor. Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: 814-355-6777 Fax: 814-355-6999 Centre Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
PERSONAL CARE Full & Part Time Available
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) is seeking Personal Care Companions for the Oaks at Pleasant Gap, a senior community offering personal care and independent living cottages and apartments: Full Time, 2nd shift Part Time, 2nd & 3rd shifts High school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs. is required. We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and an employee c o ce enefi ro ra for full ar e o on If you would like to be an integral part of the overall wellbeing of our loving residents, apply now to join our caring, dedicated team of professionals.
Apply online at www.alsm.org or stop by
The Oaks at Pleasant Gap 200 Rachel Dr. • Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
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