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State College Police are investigating the accidental death of a Penn State student who fell down steps at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity Feb. 2. Police say they were notified nearly 12 hours after the fall. The victim died Feb. 4./Page 3
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STATE COLLEGE set a Guinness world record Feb. 4 as 5,622 ice luminaries illuminated Allen Street downtown. Above, a representative from ‘‘Light Up State College” gets the crowd fired up for the final count. Coverage on page 4.
Taproot dinner about community, inspiration By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com
PLEASANT GAP — As intern Sarah Pelchar added flour into dough to make gnocchi at Fasta & Ravioli Co. the other day, a puff of flour escaped from the mixer. Fasta pasta maker Jeremiah McClenahan assured her that it’s all in a day’s work. “My shoes are usually white when I leave here,” he said. Pelchar is one of a small group from Taproot Kitchen taking part in a weeklong internship at Fasta in preparation for a community dinner Saturday, Feb. 18. While the interns started learning with gnocchi, the plan by week’s end was to make pierogies filled with onions and cheese for the Eastern European-themed dinner, which will also feature Hungarian goulash. Taproot Kitchen is a community hub for young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. They typically meet once a week to cook together. The ultimate goal, according to Taproot Kitchen co-founder Sharon Schafer, is to help the Police Blotter .......................... 2 Opinion .................................. 9
STATE COLLEGE — Photographs dancing through social media circles of large parties and gatherings at residences in State College have prompted the borough to begin examining a party registration ordinance. The photos, according to borough Councilwoman Theresa Lafer, showed “humongous” gatherings outside of fraternity houses. “I don’t even think these are parties. Parties you get invited to. I think people just start showing up at these and they are dangerous,” said Lafer. “Something needs to be done.” According to State College Borough’s assistant manager, Tom King, preliminary discussions are being held to write a party registration ordinance so borough officials are “in the know” about gatherings at properties in the borough. He said he expects to bring a preliminary ordinance to council for its review sometime during the spring.
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STATE COLLEGE — Every day for the past two decades, State College Borough Mayor Elizabeth Goreham woke to thoughts about her community. She wondered what she could do that day to make State College a better place to live, to raise children … to build community. But on the morning of Feb. 7, Goreham woke to a different thought. “‘What am I doing?’ I asked myself as soon as I woke up,” she said. Less than 12 hours before, during a meeting of the State College Borough Council, Goreham had announced she would not seek re-election for a third term as the community’s mayor. “Is this really what I want?” she asked herself.
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“I think this is something that we’re going to need to do,” said Mayor Elizabeth Goreham. “Having a lot of people at one place can easily turn into a dangerous situation. We’re not saying we don’t want people to have parties in our borough, we just want to make sure we have an idea of just what’s going on there. We can’t continue to be in the dark.” Goreham said, if enacted, residents wishing to hold a large party or gathering would be required by the ordinance to provide the borough with the name and contact information of the party’s host, approximate number of people attending and how the facilities at each party can accommodate the guests in terms of space and restroom availability. “People won’t have to pay to register their party,” said Goreham. “We just want to have some idea of what’s going on, just in case, God forbid, something does happen. At least we’ll have some kind of idea on what to do should a situation arise.” Borough, Page 6
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Police reported charges are pending against a 37-year-old Howard man after authorities found him passed out in his vehicle in the parking lot of a pizzeria Jan. 29. He was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for a legal blood draw. ❑❑❑ Police reported charges are pending against a 22-year-old Julian man following an incident at 2:50 a.m. Jan. 29 in the area of Railroad Street, Spring Township. Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield and continued through a dead end and onto the railroad tracks, police said. The vehicle became disabled and the operator fled on foot. He was apprehended quickly and placed under arrest for allegedly driving under the influence. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to a residence on Hazel Street in Milesburg on Jan. 31 to investigate a burglary. Police said a laptop computer was stolen from the residence and the investigation is continuing.
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A 62-year-old woman reported someone stole approximately $9,000 from a Forest Avenue, Walker Township, residence sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 25. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Authorities investigated an incident of sexually explicit images being transmitted by a minor at a Rush Township residence at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 on Port Matilda Highway. Police said Elmer Erhard, of Hyde, lost control of his 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier on the snow-covered roadway. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a sign and embankment before coming to rest. ❑❑❑ A 36-year-old Port Matilda woman reported to police her identity was compromised and someone attempted to open multiple credit card accounts in her name. The incident occurred Jan. 25 and police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police were called to a Tyrone Pike, Rush Township, residence at 5:39 p.m. Jan. 25 to investigate a report of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife. Responding officers determined the incident was a verbal disagreement; however, it was discovered 47-year-old Matthew Allen Pleskonko had a prior felony conviction and is not permitted to possess firearms. There were eight firearms seized, police said. Pleskonko was arraigned at Centre County Jail and bail was set at $25,000. ❑❑❑ Police report someone used the identity of a 45-year-old Julian woman to open several credit cards and made purchases Jan. 27-29. Police are continuing to investigate.
❑❑❑ Authorities reported Brandon Alexander Graham, August Willis and Dominic Gregory, all of State College, were found to be in possession of narcotics and related paraphernalia at mile marker 59.7 on Interstate 99 at 11:23 a.m. Jan. 29. Charges were filed. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Interstate 99, just north of Exit 61, at 10:38 a.m. Jan. 31 to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Authorities said a 2015 Subaru CrossTrek, operated by Jonathan Lundy, of State College, crashed into the rear of a 2014 Dodge Ram operated by Allen Bauer, of State College. The impact forced Bauer’s vehicle off the roadway and it struck a light pole. No injuries were reported. Lundy was cited for not driving his vehicle at a safe speed. ❑❑❑ Paul Thomas Cantolina II, of Morrisdale, was charged with retail theft after allegedly attempting to steal $32.04 worth of merchandise from Weis Market. The incident occurred at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 1. ❑❑❑ Police were called to a Pine Street residence at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 to investigate a report of a domestic dispute. Arriving troopers discovered 27-year-old James Williams punched and slapped a 19-yearold Philipsburg woman and threw her to the ground, police said. Police also said Williams threatened the woman. He was taken into custody and charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment. He was held in the Centre County Jail in lieu of $10,000 straight bail.
BELLEFONTE BOROUGH POLICE Police responded to a crash in the 100 block of Beaver Farm Lane on Jan. 31. Police said the driver of a Chrysler Town and Country van slid on the snow-covered roadway and struck a curb. The vehicle was towed from the scene. ❑❑❑ Authorities investigated a report of fraud Feb. 2. A caller told police she placed an advertisement on Craigslist seeking a roommate. She said she received a reply and was sent a check for the rent and $2,500 for a vehicle to be delivered. The Bellefonte woman was directed to cash the check and send the payment for the vehicle via Western Union. The transaction was flagged as a probable scam; however, police said she completed the transaction and was later advised by her bank that her account was overdrawn due to the check not clearing. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Bellefonte Area High School on Feb. 2. Police said staff was notified a student was under the influence and he was escorted to the office. The school nurse observed signs of impairment and the student eventually admitted to using “acid.” Four tabs of suspected LSD were subsequently located in the student’s possession. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police blotter, Page 3
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Police investigate as student dies after fall By StateCollege.com and Associated Press STATE COLLEGE — A Penn State student died as a result of injuries in a fall at a fraternity house on the night of Feb. 2, said State College Police, who reported that they were not notified for nearly 12 hours. When patrol officers responded to a call at 10:49 a.m. Feb. 3 at Beta Theta Pi fraternity on North Burrowes Street, Timothy Piazza, a sophomore engineering student from Lebanon, N.J., was unconscious on a couch on the main floor. Police were told Piazza attended a party at the fraternity Feb. 2 and fell down the basement steps around 11 p.m. An ambulance transported Piazza to Mount Nittany Medical Center on Feb. 3. He was later flown to Hershey Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead Feb. 4 by the Dauphin County coroner. Coroner Graham Hetrick determined the death was accidental. Piazza sustained multiple traumatic injuries from the fall. Police said fraternity members are cooperating with the ongoing investigation and the department was obtaining video from inside the fraternity. Police also are working closely with Penn State Office of Student Affairs. Police say fraternity members told them the sophomore was intoxicated
when he fell down the basement stairs during a party, the Associated Press reported. Piazza recently accepted membership in the fraternity. According to a statement on the fraternity chapter’s website, it has been temporarily suspended by the national Beta Theta Pi and Penn State. “Our chapter is mourning the loss of Tim Piazza, a student who recently accepted an invitation to join our fraternity. It is believed that Tim’s death stemmed from an accidental injury sustained from a fall in the chapter house. We are working closely with our General Fraternity to determine how this happened, and are fully cooperating with police and Penn State administrators in their own investigations. While additional statements and information will be released once confirmed, our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time. “Both the University and General Fraternity have temporarily suspended chapter operations during this period of investigation.” Penn State issued a statement as well. “Our deepest sympathy goes out to Tim’s family and friends during this mournful time,” Powers said in an email to Onward State. “Our Student Affairs staff through CAPS is reaching out to students who desire counseling. Anyone who feels
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BETA THETA PI fraternity house on North Burrowes Street, where a student was injured in a fall Feb. 2. The student died from his injuries Feb. 4, police said. they need assistance should not hesitate to contact CAPS.” State College Police urged anyone who may have information regarding the in-
cident to contact them at (814) 234-7150, by email at police@statecollegepa.us or to submit an anonymous tip through the website, www.statecollegepa.us.
Store employee accused Child killed when hit by car of stealing lottery money By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — Charges have been filed against a 35-year-old Lock Haven woman who is accused of stealing lottery ticket money while working at Weis Market in Bellefonte. Spring Township Police said Misty Dawn Ramser admitted to stealing about $3,000. The manager of the store said her cash drawer had been short on six different occasions, and those were only from the days he checked. She had worked at the store for six weeks. According to the affidavit of probable cause filed with District Magistrate Kathy Gillette-Walker, authorities were called to the store, located on Buckaroo Lane, Feb.
3 to investigate the report of a retail theft. Police met with Phil Nichols, Weis Market’s district loss prevention director. He said he was alerted about an employee stealing money, and after reviewing video footage and examining records, determined Ramser stole money on at least five occasions. She was called into the store’s office where she admitted to taking the money and provided a written statement admitting “to probably under $3,000,” authorities said. Police interviewed Ramser and asked her if she had money on her, and she produced six $100 bills. When asked if that money was stolen on that day, Ramser allegedly admitted “yes.” Lottery, Page 6
MILES TOWNSHIP — State Police at Rockview reported a Spring Mills juvenile was killed after being hit by a car Feb. 2. The incident occurred along state Route 192 when the juvenile attempted to cross the roadway on foot. A 20-year-old Rebersburg man was traveling westbound
when the youth entered the roadway. The man applied his brakes, and according to police, made an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid a collision, but struck the juvenile with the driver’s side, front headlight area. The child was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Brian Burns.
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❑❑❑ Police were called to a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the parking lot behind the YMCA on Feb. 5. A vehicle owner discovered someone damaged his 2012 Liberty while it was parked in the lot. No information was left by the person who struck the vehicle and caused the damage. Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact police at (800) 479-0050.
Borough police assisted state police with a vehicle crash in the 2700 block of Benner Pike on Feb. 5. Officers responded and made contact with the driver, who had crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Police observed indications the driver was under the influence and drug paraphernalia was observed in the vehicle. The driver was detained and state police took the person into custody for further investigation for driving under the influence.
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State College lights up, shatters world record By VINCENT CORSO
many nice people from the community have helped to get this record set, hopefully,” said Penn State student Ashley Smithers before the tally. “My hands are really cold, so frozen from dealing with ice all day.” The end result of all that hard work was a beautiful street that was lit up with thousands of little candles reflecting in the ice. “It is all about bringing the community together and doing something neat that has never been done,” said Centre Foundation CEO Molly Kunkle. “We have town and gown here working together, and it is going to be beautiful.” The volunteers counted the luminaries as they put them out, but a little after 6 p.m. inspectors cleared the area and made a final count. The flames all had to stay lit for five minutes for the record to count, and video of the process will be sent to the Guinness record keepers to be evaluated. After the total was announced, the crowd cheered loudly and many felt happy to be part of something so big. “I made one and brought it here and it is awesome to be a part of,” said Bette White, who came all the way from Huntingdon County. “It is just a beautiful sight to see.”
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STATE COLLEGE — State College set a Guinness world record Feb. 4 as the community came together in the cold to make and light 5,622 ice luminaries on Allen Street. The Light Up State College project aimed to beat the record of 2,561 ice luminaries held by Vuollerim, Sweden, and the local effort ended up more than doubling that total. Many of the luminaries were made from kits that people picked up at The Make Space, which organized the event along with the Centre Foundation. “They’re pretty easy to make, and we had fun doing it,” said Colleen Andreychik, who made luminaries with her own children and helped people make a large number of them at the Discovery Space, where she works. “It is such a cool event to be a part of, and to maybe break a world record is so awesome.” The Make Space, a community-based nonprofit on Fraser Street, promotes creativity through building and making things, and was designated as a location for people to pick up kits or instructions to make the luminaries.
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SERENITY HUGHES, 15, of State College, helps light luminaries as part of “Light Up State College” record-breaking event Feb. 4 on Allen Street. People were encouraged to use their own designs, and that resulted in luminaries of many different sizes. The only speci-
fication was that they had to be made of ice and hold a tea light candle inside of them. Volunteers spent all after-
noon collecting the creations and carefully setting them up on the street. “It has been a lot of fun, so
Furniture donation boosts SpringBoard incubator By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — The good fortune of a State College business is benefitting the start-up business incubator in Bellefonte known as SpringBoard. Vana Dainty, executive director of BelleKey, announced Feb. 7 at the Centre County Board of Commissioner’s regular weekly meeting that software company Blue Mountain Quality Resources of State College has grown out of its space and has moved to a new facility in College Township. She said $23,000 worth of office furnishings, all of it less than three years old, did not make the company trip, and as a result, the business incubator inherited them. “We can’t thank Jim Erickson (owner of BMQR) for his generosity in donating these work stations,” said Dainty. “We’re going to save more than $12,000 by not having to purchase these now. That money we save here can go to other programs of SpringBoard. We’re very, very thankful.” Blue Mountain Quality Resources pro-
vides software to pharmaceutical companies all over the world. It employs 50 people. Erickson said he started his company in the bedroom of his home in the late 1990s. He said, at that time, it would have been nice to have space available for startup businesses. That is why he said he supports the incubator program and why he donated the office furnishings. “I believe in what they are doing,” said Erickson. “I look back and think of how we started, in that small bedroom, without any help like this. Now, new entrepreneurs have a leg up, and a place to push themselves off the ground.” In addition to the work stations, Blue Mountain Quality Resources also donated several conference tables, chairs and filing cabinets to SpringBoard. In other business, the commissioners: ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Vigilant Security Inc. to provide security monitoring/panic buttons. The contact total is $453.75. ■ Approved a proposal between the county and Service Access and Management Inc. for orientation, training and
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Plans submitted for possible downtown high-rise By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — Another new high-rise apartment and retail building could be coming to downtown State College. St. Louis-based Collegiate Development Group has submitted preliminary land development plans to the borough for a possible 447,000-square-foot building that would occupy nearly the entire block of West College Avenue and Calder Way between South Burrowes Street and South Atherton Street. Borough planning director Ed LeClear said the space would include the land currently occupied by West College Realty, 312 W. College Ave.; California Tortilla, 322 W. College Ave.; Zola Kitchen and Wine Bar, 324 W. College Ave.; Golden Wok, 332 W. College Ave., and two houses. Each of those buildings would be demolished. The Penn State building on South Burrowes would not be part of the plan. Called The Residences at College and Atherton, the plans call for a 12-story, 155-foot building with 232 residential units totaling 725 bedrooms. The first two floors would house retail, office and amenity space with the remaining 10 floors reserved for apartments. The Residences would be about one and a half times the size of The Metropolitan, which is located directly across Atherton from the proposed site of the new building. The 540-bedroom Metropolitan is expected to open this year. LeClear said The Residences would be the tallest building in State College by a slight margin, but with elevation differences would appear about even with The Metropolitan. The inclusionary housing units required by borough ordinance — totaling 31 two-bedroom apartments — would be included within the units and LeClear said the plans do not call for extra height allowed by the ordinance. Preliminary plans were to be brought to the Design Review Board on Feb. 7 and Planning Commission on Feb. 8. A conditional use hearing would then be scheduled for Borough Council on Monday, Feb. 13. LeClear said design and configuration plans may change during the review process. “We’re in the very early stages,” LeClear said. “The plans haven’t had any borough input.” After the conditional-use hearing, council likely would discuss permitting Monday, March 6, and make a decision Monday, March 20. LeClear said no construction timeline has been established yet, but he believes CDG would be looking to have construction completed in time for August 2019 leases.
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A RENDERING of the preliminary land development plan for The Residences at College and Atherton in State College. The Residences is the most recent proposal in a wave of new construction in downtown State College. In addition to The Metropolitan, construction began in August for another high-rise at the opposite end of College Avenue. The Rise at State College, located on the site formerly occupied by Kildare’s Irish Pub and a neighboring apartment building, is a 12-story, 140-foot-tall building that will be occupied by a street-level grocery store, graduate and professional apartments and undergraduate student apartments. A seven-story, mixed-use building is planned for 260 E. Beaver Ave. The building that formerly housed Canyon Pizza at the site has been demolished as developers begin work on the new 98,000-square-foot building, which will include firstfloor retail space, 40 apartments on the next five floors
and office space on the top level. Underground parking is also incorporated in the plans. The long-awaited 12-story Fraser Centre partially opened in October, with Target and H&M opening their doors. The 158-room Hyatt Place hotel, Federal Taphouse restaurant and bar and residential condominiums are expected to open this spring. CDG is making its first foray into State College, but has several projects in development or under construction in other college towns. The company has two mixed-use buildings planned in Ann Arbor, Mich., and additional projects in Knoxville, Tenn., Clemson, S.C., and Columbia, Mo. Zola general manager Karen Sapia told the Gazette that any plans for the existing building, in which the restaurant is a tenant, are in the very early stages and that it is business as usual at the popular restaurant.
Local emergency responders awarded state grants By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
When the Alpha Fire Company rolls out its new fire engine this summer, there will be a nice set of shiny new tools waiting for it. Alpha Fire Company is one of nine local emergency agencies that will receive state funding through the state fire commissioner’s grant program. The organization will receive $15,000, which will outfit the new engine with hydraulic tools. “This is a grant we apply for and get every year,” said Steve Bair, fire director with Alpha Fire Company. “But this year, it’s a little more than we’ve received in the past. We’re thankful for that.” Bellefonte Emergency Medical Services is also receiving a grant of $7,448.21 to reduce company debt. “We’re going to use these funds to help pay the building mortgage and some other debt we’ve developed,” said Scott Rhoat, BEMS executive director and chief. “When we get grants like this, typically we use them to reduce our debt. We’re very appreciative to get money like this. We’ve been struggling, and any little bit helps.” According to state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, the funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All of the funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming and not
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General Fund tax revenue. “Those dedicating their time to these organizations make it their selfless mission to protect and serve the rest of us,” said Benninghoff. “I am grateful for their bravery, sacrifice and willingness to serve their communities in this way, and congratulate them on these awards. Important to note, none of the funding used to support this important grant program comes from our tax dollars.” Every emergency service organization that completes the application process receives funding. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training or reduction of existing debt. In addition to Alpha Fire Company and BEMS, 12 other organizations received funding through the program, including, in Centre County: ■ Boalsburg Fire Co., $15,000 ■ Logan Fire Co. No. 1, $15,000 ■ Millheim Fire Co. No. 1, $12,098 ■ Pleasant Gap Fire Co. No. 1, $15,000 ■ Pleasant Gap Emergency Medical Services, $7,448.21 ■ Undine Fire Co. No. 2, $13,902.60
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County seeks consultant for Milesburg-to-Bellefonte trail By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — Centre County is moving ahead in its quest to bring a 2.5-mile, multi-use trail to connect the communities of Milesburg and Bellefonte. At the Feb. 7 meeting of the Centre County Board of Commissioners, Mike Bloom from the Centre County Planning Office outlined the next step in the process, which is to seek an agency to conduct a feasibility study and pre-construction analysis on the project, and provide detailed cost information. The county’s ability to hire the consultant for the work came by way of a $70,500 grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development and $15,300 in local donations from nine community organizations. With the commissioners’ approval, the contract for the consulting work will be advertised for bid. Bloom said if a consultant is hired by April, the study could commence in May and be completed by January. “It’s an aggressive timeline, but everything has been coming together well so far,” said Bloom. “I think we’re on a very good pace for this project.” He said the consultant will define the exact facility type the trail will be. It will be labeled as a multi-purpose, non-motorized trail; however, he noted the consultant could also label it in other categories as well, including shared-use path or on/off road. The consultant will also determine the preferred alignment for the trail and outline required permitting, easements, right-of-way acquisitions and any environmental/ historic/prehistoric impacts requiring study. “(The consultant) will also provide specific and very detailed cost estimates for engineering, acquisition, environmental clearance, utility relocation, permitting and construction,” said Bloom. Once the consultant’s study is complete, Bloom said the county can begin applying for grant funding through programs under the state departments of Conservation and Natural Resources and PennDOT. Engineering and permitting could then begin in 2019 with construction to follow in 2020. “We have to thank our partners in this project,” said Lottery, from page 3 She allegedly told police when customers produced winning lottery tickets, she would register the ticket at a higher dollar value than was depicted on the ticket, give the winning amount to the customer, and keep the difference. According to the affidavit, she told police the drawer would equal out correctly, however, the lottery money
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Bloom. “Without their local matching dollars, this project wouldn’t be possible. Their involvement is pretty much unprecedented in the grant world, especially with how fast they turned this around for us. We’re lucky to have groups and organizations in the community such as this.” Those chipping in to the $15,300 local match include Bellefonte Borough, Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau, ClearWater Conservancy, Centre Foundation, CentreBike, Nittany Mountain Biking Association, State College Cycling, Tussey Mountain Outfitters and the Michael and Alice Young family. was short. She said she figured authorities would discover her activity at some point, but she said she needed the money so she took it. Manager Michael Cassady said he needed help around the holiday season and brought Ramser onto the Weis team. He said he never had shorted drawers prior to Ramser’s employment. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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Huddleston murder conviction affirmed BELLEFONTE — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed the 2000 murder conviction of Thomas J. Huddleston in the slaying of Hector Camargo, of State College. The Feb. 7 ruling was Huddleston’s last attempt at being awarded a post-conviction relief act ruling in the case. According to the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, in September 1999 Huddleston and Heath Quick devised a plan to kill Camargo during a drug deal. On Sept. 19, the pair arranged to meet Camargo to purchase marijuana. They met at Kmart on North Atherton where Huddleston and Quick suggested they go to a more secluded location to conduct the drug deal. While en route to the location, THOMAS Huddleston stopped the car to uriHUDDLESTON nate in Black Moshannon State Park. That’s when authorities said Quick fatally shot Camargo. Huddleston and Quick then put his body in the trunk of the car and drove to an area known as Devil’s Elbow, where they threw the body over an embankment. Police said the pair then split up the marijuana and money they took from Camargo. In October 2000, following a jury trial, Huddleston was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Quick is also serving a life term after pleading guilty. The state Superior Court first affirmed Huddleston’s conviction in 2012, and most recently, he filed a PCRA appeal petition claiming his previous attorney was ineffective. He said his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to move to suppress statements he made to police, failing to object during then-District Attorney Ray Gricar’s closing statement and failure to argue for an instruction to the jury that Huddleston may have been acting under duress from his co-defendant. Superior Court Justice Correale Stevens said his file was fair and the court found the issues surrounding the closing statement and the jury instruction were already properly raised at trial and, thus, not eligible to form the basis of relief on a PCRA application. Also, the court found the trial counsel had no legal basis to seek suppression of statements. “This defendant received a fair trial, effective representation and the jurors of Centre County found him guilty 17 years ago for his role in the heinous murder of a 20-year-old man for drugs and money,” said Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller. “I regret that these appeals can drag on so long, but am hopeful this final level of appeal brings the victim’s family one step closer to attaining the closure they deserve.” — Compiled by G. Kerry Webster Borough, from page 1 King explained the discussion of such an ordinance is still in its infant stages; however, he asked council members to continue to offer their suggestions and opinions while the ordinance is being drafted. “I think this is something very important to our borough and we have to take a good and inclusive look at it,” said King. The discussion of the party registration ordinance came during the borough’s discussion concerning revisions to the community’s property maintenance code. Several topics were discussed, including regulations on occupied, fenced-in areas; tenant responsibility in leased residences; and indoor furniture being used outdoors. According to borough manager Tom Fountaine, there will be three more council discussions concerning the property maintenance code prior to the public hearing on the topic, scheduled for Monday, April 3. In other business, the council: ■ Awarded the Pugh Street Garage repairs to Nathan Contracting LP, the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $1,079,708. ■ Approved the closing of the 200 block of South Allen Street, from the Schlow parking lot entrance down to West Foster Avenue, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for the third annual Sweetheart 5K. ■ Approved the closure of various borough streets on Sunday, March 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual PSU Cycling Club’s Nittany Cycling Classic. ■ Approved the use of various borough sidewalks, as well as Sidney Friedman Park, on Sunday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the National Eating Disorders Association Walk. ■ Approved the use of University Drive on Sunday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk. ■ Approved the closure of West Prospect Avenue, from South Gill Street to South Barnard Street, for the State College Area School District’s 2017 interscholastic varsity and junior varsity tennis matches Tuesday, March 21, Thursday, March 23, Thursday, March 30, Wednesday, April 5, and Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m., and Saturday, March 25, beginning at 8 a.m. ■ Approved an agreement of sale for the conveyance of a 211-square-foot right-of-way and a 271-square-foot temporary construction easement with PennDOT for the North Atherton Street Project for the consideration of $1,900, and authorized the manager to execute all required agreements connected with the conveyance.
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Man found guilty of 1,550 child porn counts
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MAYOR ELIZABETH GOREHAM in her office in the State College Borough Municipal Building. Goreham, from page 1
was not being able to cast a vote. Under State College Borough’s Home Rule Charter government, only council to meet many wonderful people who live members have voting rights during meetin our town, participate in the celebraings. The mayor votes only in case of a tie. tions of their accomplishments, interact “I remember driving home from that with university students and administrafirst meeting and I started to cry because tors, meet people from other countries I couldn’t vote on an issue,” she said. and participate in community events.” “Since, though, I’ve been able to meet and Goreham, the borough’s first elected work with a lot of talented female mayor, said she has people, all with the intent been weighing the decision for the past couple of “I’VE BEEN able to meet of making State College great place to live, and weeks, but realized there and work with a lot of athat’s exactly what we have were so many things on her “bucket list” she want- talented people, all with here. We struggle at times, ed to check off. The time the intent of making but always pull together as a community when times commitments of being mayor prevent her from State College a great do get tough. I’m lucky to be mayor at a time when doing so many things, she place to live.” a community is like that.” said. She said she hopes the “For example, we’re Mayor Elizabeth Goreham person who steps into her having a family reunion at shoes must, like, mayors the end of the month and Bill Welch and Arnold Addison before her, I won’t be able to attend because of comhave the community and its residents and mitments I have as mayor,” she told the visitors at heart. Centre County Gazette. “I love State ColMayor is officially a part-time position lege, but it’s hard always turning things — State College has a borough manager down with my family because of commit— but Goreham said she works 35 to 60 ments to my community. I have grandhours a week. children in Texas I want to visit, but it’s “The mayor experiences the love, rehard to go away for any length of time bespect and hopes that citizens, alumni and cause I always need to be back on Monday surrounding neighbors have for State Colfor council.” lege,” she said. “It is a great privilege and During the past seven years, she was a I wholeheartedly recommend the position leader in the community’s quest to stop to anyone who is willing to devote time a pipeline being built through the neighto it.” borhoods; instrumental in passing an Environmental Bill of Rights; a heavy supporter of marriage equality; and a key perBUCKET LIST son in persuading Centre County to begin So, what about the bucket list she menusing paper ballots during elections. She tioned? said she is proud to be part of a group “Well, my bucket list probably isn’t like working together to support inclusion, diothers, I suppose,” she said. “I’ve turned versity and justice. away doing a lot, so I want to do some things I have put off, like visiting my grandchildren in Texas and all my other ‘WONDERFUL PEOPLE’ nephews and nieces.” Prior to her stint as mayor, she served She did admit there were a few things, in a borough council seat for 12 years — a a little further down on the list she would position she said she cherished. like to get to. “I really learned the ins and outs as a “I’d really like to take a road trip or council member, and I loved every single two,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to see minute of it,” Goreham said. “It’s such a ancient Turkey, so hopefully, I’ll get to pleasure to work in this community with that someday. I still have lots to do.” wonderful people. Trying to learn everyGoreham said wherever the road leads, thing is challenging, but at the same time, she will always be a part of the State Colvery enjoyable and rewarding. As a counlege community. cil person, I was able to experience all of “Don’t count me out,” said Goreham. that.” “State College is my home and I plan to be When she became mayor, though, an active citizen of the borough and my things changed. She said the biggest neighborhood.” struggle she had early in her new position
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ley did, however, admit to deleting the child porn when he learned police would soon serve a warrant at his home. Despite Buckley’s attempts to erase the material, investigators were able to recover the data. “Children depictDAVID BUCKLEY ed in child pornography are re-victimized perpetually, when it occurs and each time their photos are accessed and traded,” said Parks Miller. “These children are real and the crime is devastating to these real victims and the community. “Child pornography primes these people to offend and allows networking of child abuse predators. We take these crimes very seriously and will seek an appropriate sentence with this in mind.” Buckley is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday, April 6. In the meantime, he will be evaluated by the Sexual Offenders Assessment Board to determine if he is to be considered a sexually violent predator.
BELLEFONTE — A 29-year-old Ferguson Township man was found guilty in a non-jury trial Feb. 2 on more than 1,550 felony charges of possession of child pornography. David Buckley was also found guilty of one charge of dissemination of child pornography by presiding Judge Jonathan D. Grine. According to Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller, state police began an investigation on the Internet in June 2013 for the distribution of child pornography. The investigation revealed Buckley was sharing files on the Internet that contained videos of girls under the age of 18 and some as young as under 10 years old, naked and engaging in sexual activity. Using Buckley’s Internet protocol address, authorities were led to the man’s computer. A search warrant was obtained and the computer was seized, and during forensic analysis of the machine, investigators found “a trove” of additional child pornography, including thousands of videos and still images. Parks Miller said, during trial, Buckley told the judge the videos and images were downloaded by an old roommate, who no longer lived at the residence. Buck-
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open and buses were operating as normal. High school instructional staff were told not to report for work Feb. 7, while the school’s administrative and clerical staff were directed to go to the north building. The pipe, an older one, was not part of the State High construction project. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania pressure-tested the line and certified it as safe, which cleared the way for classes to resume Feb. 8, the district said.
STATE COLLEGE — Classes at State College Area High School resumed Feb. 8 after the school was closed Feb. 7 because of a gas leak. The leak was discovered late on the night of Feb. 6 outside of the high school’s south building, according to State College Area School District. Gas was turned off to the building as a precaution. All other district schools remained
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PSU facilities master plan slated for release By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s long-awaited facilities master plan is slated for release at the end of February, according to director of athletics Sandy Barbour. “We need to finish the master plan for Lasch (Football Building) itself,” Barbour said Feb. 1. “And then, of course, the public is waiting very patiently or maybe impatiently for our overall facilities master plan to be unveiled at the end of the month. A lot of work to do, but it’s all about conditions for success.” The plan, which is reportedly slated to cover a span of up to 20 years of infrastructure and branding upgrades across all of Penn State’s athletic buildings, was originally tentatively scheduled for a release sometime in October according to comments previously made by Barbour. That date came after Penn State initially anticipated a release sometime during the summer of 2016. Barbour noted in an interview with StateCollege.com in July that the plan would be completed by August 2016. Why the plan’s completion
and public release has faced multiple — but perhaps predictable — delays is a detail Barbour hasn’t divulged. Also commenting on the project, deputy director of athletics Phil Esten has previously stated that it has been a process of due diligence. In either case, the plan likely will bring with it a massive price tag, funded both privately and publicly. As of early February no public fundraising campaign had been announced. “The sequence that will follow is complete the master plan, which are concepts. They will be concepts probably with some gross order of magnitude of cost,” Barbour told StateCollege. Com in July. “Then, we need to sit down and go, which are the priorities? Which ones are completely philanthropic? Which ones are debt serviced? Which ones are some combination? Which one will we ask our students to participate in from a student fee, a facility fee standpoint? And, which ones will lend themselves to public/ private partnerships? “The answer for each aspect of this might be a little different; what discretionary revenue we have to maybe do debt service
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RENOVATIONS TO Beaver Stadium, seen here during a “stripe out” game against Temple in September, could be announced in late February. is a piece of it, but it’s only one piece of it. And, frankly, the new media revenues are only a piece of that. The new media revenues are going to help us catch up. “Whether it’s increased expenses or decreased revenues that we’re still trying to recoup, we’re about 15 million real dollars behind where we were five years ago, so whatever the incremental is with the Big Ten media rights money, that just helps us
get back to whole.” Among the many anticipated projects, the renovation of Beaver Stadium is top of the list of changes to on campus facilities. Barbour has previously commented on seating changes, as well as fan experience upgrades from improved bathrooms and concessions. “The beauty of how we will hopefully go about this is number one. Everyone is going to
benefit,” Barbour noted previously. “The renovation of Beaver Stadium isn’t going to be 100 percent about club seats and premium seat and suites. It’s going to be about improved restrooms and egress and concourses and concessions and a wide seat. “So, I believe everyone who cares about Penn State football is going to benefit from these renovations.”
Sight services agency marks 60th anniversary Special to the Gazette North Central Sight Services Inc. has officially launched its Diamond Anniversary year, which celebrates the values of the agency — employment, prevention and independence. North Central Sight Services was established in 1957 as the Lycoming County Association for the Blind, which manufactured rubber door mats from recycled automobile tires and performed subcontract work for local businesses. The agency now dedicates its efforts to the blind and visually impaired in six counties within north central Pennsylvania. North Central Sight Services has been offering services in Centre County since 1988. “Over the course of our rich 60-year history, North Central Sight Services has remained true to its mission — provide exceptional programs, services and employment to the blind and visually impaired, as well as excellent education, prevention services and products to all customers,” said Robert Garrett, president and CEO. “It is with great excitement that our team enters this Diamond year of celebration and reaffirms our solid commitment to the communities we serve.” To kick off the celebrations, a vignette series will be launched on social media using #NCSS60. These short-form retrospective videos
will highlight how North Central Sight Services has impacted the community over the past 60 years. Ultimately, the videos will be featured on www.ncsight.org, launching in August 2017. This new website will provide more resources for the community and be accessible to all viewers. Annual events slated to celebrate the group’s Diamond Anniversary include:
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opportunity for me to have been involved with NCSS since 1974, said Garrett. “Over that time, I have experienced incredible change, growth and a culture dedicated to serve people who are blind.” For more information, visit www.ncsight.org.
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For example, while Fasta is helping train interns to make pierogies, Taproot members received similar professional training in the kitchen of Gemelli Bakers in State College prior to a community dinner in June. Taproot aims to help “fill the gap” after these young adults complete school, Schafer said, providing training and experience with a goal of employment or even unpaid opportunities to do meaningful work. Many of the ingredients for the Hungarian goulash have been harvested from Taproot Kitchen’s own garden or gleaned from area farms with the help of The FoodCentres Project, which connects excess fresh food that would otherwise go to waste with those who need it. Peppers and tomatoes will be good for the goulash, Schafer said. A donated bag of black currents will be used to make Polish kolachki cookies.
At Fasta, Pelchar noted that she already has some pierogi skills, as her family has sold them at concession stands. As interns Pelchar, Kara Rohan and David Sharpe worked with McClenahan to mix gnocchi dough, roll it and cut it into small pieces, Sharpe took a moment to focus on the bigger picture. “My dream is to inspire people to be greater than they are and live their dreams to the fullest,” he said. “Cooking is a way to live my dreams. I’m learning new skills.” The community dinner will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Meetinghouse on Atherton, 318 S. Atherton St. in State College, where Taproot Kitchen members meet once a week to cook together. The suggested donation of $10 per person will help fund continued programming and education for Taproot members. For more information, visit www. taprootkitchen.org.
This annual event will be held Saturday, March 18, at Le Jeune Chef on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology. All guests are guided to their seats and served dinner blindfolded. This allows participants to understand in a small way, and for a short period of time, what daily life can be like for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
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Kellys offer critical data on outer space By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette When astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth after nearly a year on the International Space Station, he was 2 inches taller than his twin brother, astronaut Mark Kelly. When Scott left for the mission, he and his earthbound brother were the same height. What happened? Scientists at NASA are poring over the data compiled from the Twins Study, information that benchmarks Scott and Mark Kelly’s genomic and physical markers before and after Scott’s yearlong mission on the space station. So far we’ve learned that being in space for prolonged periods does have an effect on the chromosomes, bone structure and even the content of the culture in an astronaut’s gut. Scott’s DNA and RNA underwent hundreds of mutations in space that gradually returned to normal once he was back on Earth. Scott Kelly exhibited declining bone density, but a healing hormone kicked in during his exercise regimen on the space station. Still, his cognitive abilities and muscle dexterity showed signs of having slowed a bit once he returned to Earth. That will be a factor to consider when astronauts land on Mars after six months traveling through space. Setting up their living environment on the planet will present both physical and mental challenges. NASA’s plans for manned missions to Mars in the 2030s are still in the early stages. The rival civilian space programs that have popped up are shooting for a Mars mission in the early-to-mid2020s. Whoever gets to Mars first will be better prepared for the challenges of space travel thanks to the Twins Study.
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A matter of right and wrong diation, negotiation or understandMy yoga instructor calls it “making. Right and wrong are no longer ing others wrong so we can be right.” about facts or information or objecWe have all done it. We see a sittivity. Right and wrong seem to be uation and respond with emotions determined by which group we are and reactions that we have learned perceived to belong to. from our personal history. Our objecWith each executive tivity and ability to see the order that President Donsituation with clarity goes ald Trump signed in his by the wayside. Our sense of first 10 days in office, makself is fragile — for whatever ing others wrong to prove reason — and suddenly the how right we are has been lines are drawn in the sand. a part of the protests, the You must be wrong so I media interpretation and can stay right. You must be of the administration itwrong so I can stay comself. fortable, and my life and If you want further past decisions can be reinproof, check out social forced. You are wrong. I am media, especially Faceright. book. Even the most inI don’t think the polarnocent, non-political post ization of who is right and quickly erupts into a politwho is wrong has been Patty Kleban, ical discourse of pointing more magnified than in who writes for fingers and throwing out the past several weeks. The StateCollege.com, “facts.” lines in our collective sand is an instructor Making others wrong have never been as wide or at Penn State, so we can remain right is as deep. I am on this polit- mother of three becoming the American ical side and I am emphati- and a community way. It happens in the cally right. You, on the other volunteer. She is a workplace. It happens in hand, are on the other polit- Penn State alumna our interpersonal relationical side and are most cer- who lives with her family in Patton ships. It happens in our tainly wrong. Township. Her families. What’s right and what’s views and opinions How many families wrong are often subjective do not necessarily have been torn apart by to interpretation. reflect those of Penn the need for others to be In our current political State. identified as “wrong” so climate, there appears to be that we can win and be right? We as only right and wrong. There does not a culture — as a community and as appear to be collaboration or coopindividuals — need to get better at eration. There is no persuasion, me-
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WASHINGTON — When John F. Kennedy nominated Byron “Whizzer” White to the U.S. Supreme Court, Democratic liberals expected the Coloradan would be attune with their political philosophy. Wrong. Instead, they got one of the more conservative justices to serve in the latter part of the last century — an irascible, sometimes mean-spirited jurist who thought little of history or the First Amendment’s assertion of a free press. When Dwight Eisenhower tapped former California Republican Gov. Earl Warren to be chief justice of the United States, most conservatives thought he would lean toward their view of constitutional construction. Instead, they came to squirm in horror under a court that under his guidance became one of the most liberal in history. Signs proclaiming the need to impeach Warren popped up throughout the heartland. Both examples are cited only to certify that one cannot know for certain what one will get in the process of stocking the most important judicial bench in the land, not even when there is some record to suggest the direction a candidate might take when confirmed. The best one can do is determine whether a nominee has the qualifications — education, experience, integrity — and hope for the best. Certainly, Donald Trump’s nominee from Colorado, Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, has all the credentials. He graduated from Columbia, Harvard and Oxford, worked for a distin-
guished private firm, and has served a decade on the 10th Circuit Court Of Appeals. And those are just a few of the highlights. The question of his fitness for court is not what the expected knockdown confirmation process will be about. It will be about political vengeance and the need to portray him as a conservative boogeyman as Democrats hunker down against Trump’s resolution to swing the balance of the court hard right. It will be about paying back the Senate’s majority Republicans for refusing to consider moderate appeals court judge Merrick B. Garland for nearly nine months as a replacement for the late Justice Antonin Scalia. The hearings will be about the suitability of Trump himself and his efforts to change the direction, even the nature, of the nation. Shall we turn back the clock on a variety of social issues like abolishing same-sex marriage and abortion under any circumstance while continuing to grow gun rights? Gorsuch’s record would clearly seem to be in line with much of Trump’s agenda. The new president’s men vetted him thoroughly, and it’s clear Trump has little doubt about Gorsuch’s ability to follow in Scalia’s footsteps. The modern day head-bashing controversies over nominations began when Lyndon Johnson decided to elevate Justice Abraham Fortas to chief justice and the move was blocked by Senate Republicans. Looking for revenge when Richard Nixon became president, Democrats rejected two of his nominees, Judge Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. and Judge G. Harrold Carswell, in pitched bat-
tles that took weeks. Haynsworth was clearly qualified but ran into textile union problems. Judge Carswell was a weak choice whose appointment was seen as revenge for the rejection of Haynsworth. He later was involved in unsavory personal activity. Perhaps the most qualified nominee to be rejected was Ronald Reagan’s pick of Robert Bork, whose conservative rulings on lower courts were an anathema to majority Democrats despite his and their noteworthiness. The most sensational Senate confirmation battle in relatively recent times was over Justice Clarence Thomas, who was nominated by President George H.W. Bush. After sensational hearings involving allegations of sexual harassment by Anita Hill, he was confirmed by a narrow margin. Despite the silliness and thinness of her charges, Hill became more acceptable to African-Africans than Thomas because of his conservative views outside the black mainstream. As another storm over the court brews, we know that even the most qualified — as Gorsuch obviously is — can be rejected, especially if the 60-vote rule to overturn the filibuster comes back to haunt Democrats who installed it when in the majority. Gorsuch’s superb qualifications won’t be the point here. His political philosophy as depicted by past rulings and any scurrilous tidbit that can arise from a certain microscopic examination of his life by his opponent’s will be. Gorsuch’s ability to withstand the onslaught will be the key. At this point, the betting is in his favor, but …
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Brush with death brings new perspective on life Special to the Gazette PLEASANT GAP — When Robert (Bubba) Zelensky, of Morrisdale, walked into HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital on July 25, he had no idea that the events about to unfold would forever change his perspective on life — and death. Zelensky was visiting his mother, who was a patient at HealthSouth. He was sitting in her wheelchair, talking with her, while she lay in the hospital bed. Suddenly, his heart stopped, and he became unconscious. HealthSouth registered nurse Elise Howard was the first to find Zelensky, and responded immediately with life-saving efforts. Nurses and staff quickly joined her and a team was in place to keep Zelensky alive. “Bubba was in the wheelchair, so we moved him to a bed and started CPR,” said Howard. “We were all working together to save him.” HealthSouth staff initiated the 911 call and the local emergency medical services companies responded swiftly. Zelensky was transported by ambulance to Mount Nittany Medical Center, and then flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Three days had passed, from the time of his cardiac arrest at HealthSouth Nittany Valley to the moment he fully regained consciousness. “I have flashes of waking up in the hospital, and in the helicopter, with people standing over me, but for the most part, I was unconscious,” Zelensky said. Zelensky doesn’t recall anything about the events leading up to his visit at HealthSouth. He has no recollection of the photos that he took with his phone that day,
and items that he purchased at the store. “I can’t even remember walking into HealthSouth to see my mom that day,” he said. What Zelensky does remember is a clear and vivid experience that would forever change his life. Zelensky described what happened: “My body was zooming towards a brilliant light, and the light was a place that I wanted to be. But something was covering my eyes; I was not able to see clearly. It was kind of like going through tall grass; I wanted to push away whatever was keeping me from seeing what was ahead of me.” Then, as Zelensky looked ahead toward the light, he could see two people. “They were younger, but I recognized them as soon as I looked into their eyes,” he said. Zelensky saw his father and his grandmother, both of whom are deceased. “I was excited to see how healthy my dad looked,” he added. “They were both in the prime of their life. “But, Dad was ‘shushing’ me away with his hand, as if to say, ‘You’re not supposed to be here.’” Zelensky said that he was “bathing in that light” and that although he was walking toward it, he could not catch up to the light or his family. His next clear memory is waking up as a patient at Geisinger Medical Center. “This experience gave me a new outlook on life, and a feeling of peace about death,” Zelensky said. “When you go through something like this, it’s humbling. I was kept alive by the angels at HealthSouth.” Zelensky also cherishes another form of an angel — a hummingbird that appeared to his son while Zelensky was in
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THE CENTRE COUNTY Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association recognized local EMS personnel and HealthSouth Nittany Valley nurses Sept. 14, 2016, for their rescue of Bubba Zelensky, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest while he was visiting his mother at HealthSouth. Pictured with Zelensky, second from left, are HealthSouth registered nurses Elise Howard, Buddie VanHart, Shelby Wellar and Katie Treml. Additional staff involved in the rescue included Natasha Poorman, Holly Preslovich, Michelle Gray and Lori Flattery-Jarvis. the hospital. “My son was praying to my dad (his grandfather), asking him to watch over me,” Zelensky said. “At that moment, a hummingbird hovered in front of him, and he took a photo.” The photo shows a hummingbird in the perfect shape of an angel. “I call it ‘my son’s angel,’ and it’s another part of the experience that will stay with me forever.”
Zelensky, an instructor in the kitchen at the Houtzdale State Correctional Institution, is fully recovered and enjoying life at home with his family, grateful for the experience. “I still think about it so much, and I get flashes, like memories, that come back to me,” he said. “The whole experience sealed the deal for me. I know what death means and I’m not afraid.”
Cooperation of cancer-causing Professor creating new genes focus of research approach to health tracking By ERIN CASSIDY HENDRICK Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Eun Kyoung Choe, assistant professor at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, has been awarded the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award. One of the foundation’s most prestigious awards, the recognition is given to junior faculty who “exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research.” The award will fund Choe’s project “Advancing Personal Informatics Through Semi-Automated and Collaborative Tracking,” which is designed to create a more dynamic and customizable method of tracking health data. By combining the ease of automated health trackers in
wearable devices such as Fitbits with the commitment of manual recording of data, it aims to help people better utilize their health data, including weight, sleep patterns and medication use. The project is unique because it allows users to customize their own platforms. Choe said, “You can dynamically create a tracker for individuals with different needs.” Different criteria can be used for different patients. An obese person may track exercise and weight, or someone with diabetes can alter the platform to monitor blood glucose levels. “People are largely bounded by what’s available in the commercial market. They can’t create trackers based on their needs,” Choe said. Professor, Page 11
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cer. In past research, these genes alone were mutated in healthy cells which had become cancerous, showing they are primary drivers in the development of cancer. One of the genes activates the spread of cancer and tumor creation (called an oncogene) while the other turns off the ability of the cells to resist cancer (called a tumor suppressor gene). These genes are also associated with poor prognosis in at least 10 other cancers and Stairs’s research could benefit, for example, those who have been diagnosed with colon, lung and head and neck cancers. “Our research will identify exactly how these two genes can induce esophageal cancer and how important the immune system alterations are in the development of esophageal cancer,” Stairs said. Research, Page 11
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CVIM to host children’s health exams April 7 CONNIE COUSINS
February is National Dental Health Month and, traditionally, the Give Kids a Smile event is held this month. But, because of weather concerns, the program will be held in April this year. On Friday, April 7, Centre Volunteers in Medicine will hold a screening that will provide children from 1 to 18 with free dental care, free viConnie Cousins sion exams and free covers a wide hearing exams. The variety of events in event will be held at Centre County for Pediatric Dental Care the Centre County and Nittany Eye AsGazette. Email her sociates, 1019 Ghanat ccous67@gmail. er Road, Suite A, Port com. Matilda. The exams are free to families with household incomes up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, and proof of income is required. Children who qualify for the free lunch program automatically qualify for the event. Children will be seen by appointment only. To make a reservation, or for more information, call CVIM at (814) 231-4043. Applications are due at CVIM by Friday, March 24. Give Kids a Smile and Vision for the
Future served 79 children last year on the GKAS day, as reported by CVIM. A total of $29,474 worth of services were provided free of charge in 2016. Some of the many services provided included X-rays, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, extractions, provisional crowns, restorations and simple extractions. In 2016, the State College Kiwanis Club sponsored the event with funds raised during its Holiday Basketball Classic at State College High School. To celebrate and promote children’s dental health this month, CVIM will be accepting entries for its Dental Health Poster Contest. Division One will include children in third, fourth or fifth grade in a Centre County schools, including public, private, charter or home schools. Students in sixth, seventh or eighth grade in any public, charter, private or home school in Centre County may enter the contest under Division Two. The theme for the posters is “Two Minutes Twice a Day!” Children should share how they take care of their mouths. They can describe how they brush and how long they brush or how to clean between the teeth and other ways to maintain dental health, or illustrate eating healthy meals and limiting snacks as means of promoting dental health. Posters must be 16 inches by 20 inches in size, including border or mat. Paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or
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THE CENTRE VOLUNTEERS in Medicine will hold its Give Kids a Smile event April 7, providing children from 1 to 18 with free dental care. any other art materials can be used. The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork must be the original work of the student. And, contestants are asked to not include glass, tacks, staples or any other breakable or sharp objects. Each division will have a first-place, second-place and third-place winner.
Mount Nittany Health names lung nodule program coordinator STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Adrienne Wise as the coordinator for the organization’s lung nodule program. Wise holds a bachelor of science degree in respiratory care from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing her associate in science in nursing from Excelsior College. She is a registered respiratory therapist and a member of both the American Association for Respiratory Care and Tri-State Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. In her role as the Mount Nittany Health lung nodule program coordinator, Wise is responsible for ensuring the program optimizes the quality of life for adults in central Pennsylvania through the early detection of lung cancer, by use of evidence-based best practices and a team approach. “As the leading cause of death for both men and women, early detection of lung cancer is key
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to more positive outcomes,” said Wise. “Through this program, it is my goal to continue the crucial work that is being done to improve these outcomes.” The program consists of two branches. While the first works to address the growing number of patients diagnosed with pulmonary nodules, the lung cancer-screenADRIENNE WISE ing component offers those patients found to be at risk with low-dose lung cancer CT screenings. The lung nodule program is a service made possible by a gift from Lloyd and Dottie Huck to the Mount Nittany Health Foundation. For more information, visit www.mountnittany. org/lcs or call (814) 231-6881.
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Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit. Submit entries by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, to CVIM, 2520 Green Tech Drive, State College, PA 16803. All winners will be displayed at Mount Nittany Health’s art gallery during the month of April.
Professor, from page 10 “My research question is to examine the effect of a dynamic self-tracker on people’s self-tracking practice. People can have the freedom to add or edit the data needed and modify as they go.” Users can also feed in data from different health trackers, such as an AppleWatch, and input their data automatically. The new platform will be used by adults living in a retirement community and patients who are making lifestyle changes to prepare for surgery. “By having patients use the platform, doctors will have access to better data to make Research, from page 10 As part of the research, Stairs will also create the first-of-its-kind mouse model designed to selectively alter any two genes of inter-
better clinical decisions, such as whether the patient is ready to have a surgery,” Choe said. “Dr. Choe’s innovative work will create new technologies and information sharing methods that will improve lives,” said Andrew Sears, dean of the College of IST. “Her work exemplifies the groundbreaking research of IST faculty. We all congratulate her on this achievement and are excited to see the future of her research.” In addition to making a strong research contribution, Choe said, “I’d like to see patients use this in their everyday life, as an actual technology that can be integrated into their everyday life.” est in the esophagus. This model is an important tool to study gene interactions in living organisms. Penn State College of Medicine will receive $660,000 in direct funding over four years.
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Ask an Ethicist: Can I put photos of my kids online? Penn State News Editor’s note: In partnership with the Rock Ethics Institute, Penn State Today’s feature column, “Ask an Ethicist,” aims to shed light on ethical questions from readers. To submit a question, visit www.rockethics.psu.edu. Question: I’m a young parent who is active on social media. I want to post pictures of my kids on apps like Facebook and Instagram, so friends and family who don’t live nearby can see them. But I understand that information posted about us online can trail after us long after it’s posted, and I don’t want to do anything to hurt my kids’ future online identities. Will posting photos of my kids online undermine their privacy as adults? Ethicist Daniel Susser responds: Social media has become an integral part of many of our lives. We open Facebook and Instagram when we wake up in the morning, and we check them one last time before we go to sleep. These services are important to us, because they connect us with others. They let us know what our siblings in another state are up to and how our college friends are doing in their careers. Those of us who
share information about ourselves on social media tend to do so with zeal — posting about everything from the trivial to the momentous. And, we tend, often without thinking about it, to post information about other people. We post pictures of the people we’re hanging out with and tag them in posts we think they’ll like. This raises privacy issues. Once online, photos and other information are difficult, if not impossible, to delete. And that information is often accessible to parties that make decisions about us. Loan officers, college admissions committees and potential employers are just a few of the people who might be interested in it. When the people we post information about are adults, navigating privacy issues isn’t too difficult. We can simply ask our friends if they’re OK with us posting information about them online. When we post information about children, however, things get a bit trickier. Parents often want to share the joys and hardships of parenting with their social media communities. They share pictures of their babies dressed up like dolls and videos of their older ones performing in school plays. They post updates about
their progress in school, and news of illness and recovery. As with adults, publishing information about kids carries certain risks. Some are relatively minor — that video of your fourth-grader singing in the school play could totally DANIEL SUSSER embarrass him when he gets to middle school. Others are more severe. If you aren’t careful with your privacy settings, those posts about your child’s struggles with asthma could one day end up in the hands of their health insurer. Your complaints that they don’t take school seriously could end up in the hands of potential employers. Data scientists are able to extrapolate all sorts of things from seemingly innocuous information about us. And what people are like as children is predictive of what they’ll be like as adults. At the same time, we shouldn’t get overly paranoid. Parenting is full of risks, and one thing parents are responsible for is weighing those risks for their children.
Just as you would consider the potential impacts, down the road, of feeding your children certain foods or sending them to certain schools, you have to consider the potential impacts of sharing information about them. Sometimes, on balance, it will be worth it. Giving distant grandparents the pleasure of seeing their grandkids perform at the school play might well be worth the risk of embarrassing them a little bit later. Other times, it won’t be. Once children are old enough to be included in other kinds of decision-making that affects them — such as what they’re going to eat or what they’re going to wear — one might start to include them in decisions about whether and how they’ll appear online. Indeed, bringing them into that process might help them learn how to make healthy decisions about such things for themselves later, when the time comes for them to start forging their own online identities. Daniel Susser is assistant professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. He works in philosophy of technology, with a focus on its social/political/ethical dimensions. Susser was an invited guest lecturer at Penn State’s Rock Ethics Institute.
Free yoga workshop offers timeout for caregivers Special to the Gazette SPRING MILLS — We could all use a mini retreat for the body and mind. But for caregivers, a restorative timeout is crucial. TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania, a yoga nonprofit that has been serving the region since 2000, is offering a free workshop for the caregivers in the community. “Yoga to Sustain: Nurture Yourself as You Care for Others” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at TriYoga Spring Mills, inside the Old Gregg School. A snow date is planned for Sunday, Feb. 19. Experience with yoga or TriYoga is not required, and modifications for all bodies will be offered. After brief introductions that will allow participants to share their own personal stories, the workshop will begin in stillness, with the breath flowing. From there, participants will experience the relaxing and rejuvenating practice of TriYoga through meditation, breath awareness and simple, supported movements for the body. Workshop attendees will leave with
practices that can be used at home as they balance their own self-care with the responsibility of caring for others. While caregiving can be associated with mental health benefits, the negative health effects of this rewarding role can be serious. Research links a subgroup of caregiving to such conditions as depression, anxiety and poor sleep, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. “As caregivers we often place the needs of the other first and foremost, and neglect important self-care with potentially detrimental health effects,” said Jill Buchanan, a TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania teacher and certified registered nurse practitioner. “I’m hoping that this time spent together exploring simple and easy-to-apply yoga practices and enjoying the relaxation of simple stretching, strengthening and tension-relieving movements will give participants a nice break, but also a practice to turn to again for self-care and rejuvenation.” This community workshop for all levels, including first-timers, is made pos-
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Technology competition comes to Penns Valley By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS —About 400 middle and high school technology education students from more than 20 central Pennsylvania schools competed Feb. 4 in the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association’s regional conference at Penns Valley High School. The students competed in about 60 different technology and leadership categories, including agriculture and biotechnology, communications, structural design, photographic technology, system controls, computer-aided drafting, engineering design, fashion design, dragster design, environmental focus, flight endurance, medical technology and more. Some of the events drew spectators. Among the crowd favorites was the flight endurance event. Middle school students in this competition made balsa wood gliders launched with rubber bands, trying to get the most time aloft. High schoolers competed with ultra-lightweight rubber-powered planes weighing only a few grams. The fragile planes are built to Technology Student Association standards, which dictate parameters such as wingspan, tail area, propeller size and rubber motor weight. The planes must take off from the gymnasium floor, and are timed from liftoff to either landing or striking an object. Students are allowed to make several practice flights to trim the planes for maximum duration. Volunteers from the State College Radio Control Club ran the event.
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TSA JUDGE Jeff Vones applies a load to a balsa wood bridge during the structural design event at the regional TSA competition at Penns Valley High School. Occupying half the gym floor was the dragster racing event. The dragsters are foot-long carved wooden cars fitted with a capsule of compressed carbon dioxide gas
at the rear. A computer-controlled mechanism punctures the capsules, allowing the pressurized gas to escape, essentially making a rocket engine.
The dragsters travel 20 meters down the gym floor, guided by a string threaded through tiny eye bolts on the underside of the cars. The cars typically made their runs in less than two seconds, and a TSA record was set this year with a time of just under 0.9 seconds. Each heat consists of two runs, with the cars switching lanes between runs. The computer, coupled to optical sensors, determines the winners of each heat, and records the cars’ run times. The structural design event was held in the school cafeteria. During this year’s event, students designed and built balsa wood models of covered bridges, working from either CAD or hand drawings they made. TSA rules specify bridge dimensions and the amount of balsa that may be used. In competition, volunteers Jeff Vones and Josh Satterson mounted the bridges in a fixture, then gradually applied an increasing load at mid-span via hydraulic pressure, until the bridges failed. Tension mounted among spectators watching the digital force readout climb to 50 pounds, then 100 pounds, and higher, before hearing a loud “crack” when the bridges finally failed. Winners were determined by the strength of the bridge, quality of drawings and construction. This year, one well-designed unit endured a load of 228 pounds before failure. Winners in regional TSA contests advance to compete in a state level event in April, and winners of that event will compete with other states’ winners at a national conference scheduled for June in Florida.
PVHS hosts district Academic Decathlon By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — Penns Valley High School recently hosted eight schools from five central Pennsylvania counties for a district Academic Decathlon. The event, held Feb. 3, tested students in 10 different categories: science, music, mathematics, language and literature, art, speech, interview, economics, social science and history. The competition consisted of seven 50-question multiple choice tests, two performance events (speech and interview) and a written essay. The Academic Decathlon includes students in grades 9 to 12 from all achievement levels. Teams consist of a maximum of nine members, who are divided into three divisions based on grade point average: Honors (3.75–4.0 GPA), Scholastic (3.00–3.74 GPA) and Varsity (up to 2.99 GPA). Each team member competes in all 10 events against other students in their division. Team scores are calculated using the top two overall individual scores from each team in all three divisions. Teams compete against others from similarly sized schools. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for
individual events, as well as for overall scores, and top finishers head to a state-level competition in March. Speech and interview portions of the competition are judged by adult from the community and some former decathlon participants. Students give prepared speeches, and must also present impromptu speeches on a subject given to them by the judges. They have only a few minutes to prepare their speeches, which must last between 1 1/2 and two minutes. The Academic Decathlon follows a theme each year, with literature, history, and music tests containing questions relating to the theme. This year’s theme was World War II. Students were directed to read the novel “Transit,” by Anna Seghers, which is based on the author’s own experiences in France during the country’s occupation by Germany. The Penns Valley team, coached by teachers Sarah Farrant and Cory Zatek, placed second out of eight teams in the competition. “Coach Sarah Farrant and I are very proud of Penns Valley’s hard work, and look forward to the state competition in March at North Penn High School,” said Zatek. Decathlon, Page 15
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PENNS VALLEY High School’s Academic Decathlon team is coached by Sarah Farrant and Cory Zatek. The team took second place competing in a district meet Feb. 3.
Centre Hall Cub Scouts go racing at the Pinewood Derby By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — St. Luke Lutheran Church was the site of Cub Scout Pack 20’s Feb. 4 Pinewood Derby. The traditional racing event dates back to 1960 in Centre Hall. There were 17 cars competing for honors this year. Between rounds of racing, a lunch break was taken by Scouts and a crowd of spectators, where food and drinks were sold as a fundraiser for the pack. Cubs and their family members worked together to carve the racers from a block of pine, then finished and assembled them. The cars can weigh no more than 5 ounces, and must use the pine block, wheels and axles supplied in the kits. The gravity-powered cars are guided on a wooden downhill track by a raised strip on each lane. The race is configured so that each Cub gets to race on each of the four lanes on the track. Race data is stored in a laptop computer running specially configured software. As the derby progressed, there were many very close races, resulting in a four-
way tie for second place and a two-way tie for first. Runoff races determined the winners, and when the racing was done, Matthew Musser took first place, Owen Hile took second and Jackson Tomrell took third. Many of the cars were multi-generational efforts, with family members guiding and assisting the boys, especially with power tools, in their construction. Matthew Musser had help from his father, Steve Musser, his grandfather Tim Ash and his great-uncle Bob Ash in creating his winning car. Nathan Baird was helped by his parents, Dave and Misty Baird, and his grandfather to create his car, “Mini-Red,” named for its shiny red paint job. Misty Baird is a co-leader of Pack 20, working with Cubmaster Jesse Weaver, who also served as the official starter for all the heats in the race. Awards also were given for outstanding car design and construction, including best paint job, most creative, most colorful, craziest design and others. Pinewood, Page 15
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CUBMASTER JESSE WEAVER starts a heat of racing during Centre Hall Cub Scout Pack 20’s annual Pinewood Derby.
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Park Forest Middle School cafeteria earns gold By CHRIS ROSENBLUM State College Area School District
STATE COLLEGE — As lunchtime springs into action at Park Forest Middle School, food service supervisor Chris Meckley goes with the flow. Perched at a register, she has no choice. One after another, sixth-graders bring up burgundy-colored trays full of pizza slices, chef salads, fruit chunks and colorful raw veggies. Meckley keeps up, logging their meals with friendly banter, until the chattering rush ends. She and her staff of 10 do a brisk business, about seven minutes to serve each of three lunch periods, but efficiency is just one of their hallmarks. Everywhere, extra touches create a warm and inviting bistro atmosphere. At the Lion’s Paw Pizza and Pasta serving line — one of four daily options for students, along with the All-American Café, the Little Lion’s Lunch Box and the Express Café — hanging red and green flags lend a bit of Italian trattoria flair. Menu boards sport cheerful pink, green and yellow lettering. Appealing photos illustrate entreés like in a menu,
and walls serve as a gallery for contemporary paintings of fruits and vegetables done by a local artist. And the food? Let’s just say these aren’t your father’s middle school lunches, or even the ones you may remember. The staff makes its own lasagna, sloppy Joes and other dishes, and artfully prepares cut fruit displays and freshly made salads. A Thanksgiving turkey feast comes with a relish tray and homemade stuffing and apple crisp. All of it, including daily breakfasts, earned Meckley’s cafeteria a rave review: a high gold rating score this fall in the national Smarter Lunchrooms Movement assessment program. The national average is bronze. “My team works very hard, and it’s nice to be recognized for what we do,” Meckley said. Run by the Cornell University Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Program, the federally funded Smarter Lunchrooms Movement program aims to “equip school lunchrooms with Cafeteria, Page 15
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THE PARK FOREST Middle School cafeteria earned a high gold rating in the national Smarter Lunchrooms Movement assessment program.
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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club recently presented more than 40 children’s books to Debbie Lower, acting director of the Park Forest Preschool. The books are part of the club’s thanks to its program speakers. Each week, the club hosts a speaker from a community organization. Rather than giving a speaker a coffee mug or pen, the club sets aside a children’s book to be given to the Park Forecast Preschool in honor of the speaker’s presentation. The club gave special thanks to member and past president Dan Hendey for acquiring and delivering the books. The State College Sunrise Rotary Club is a community service organization that meets Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m. in the Beaver Room of the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave, State College. For more information, visit www.statecollegesunrise rotary.org or www.facebook.com/statecollegesunrise rotary.
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THE NITTANY DISTRICT of the Boy Scouts held its annual recognition dinner Jan. 12 in Bellefonte. Eight of the district’s 40 Eagle Scouts from 2016 were recognized. David Graves, Scoutmaster of Troop 52 in Zion, was awarded the District Award of Merit for 2016. Eagles Scouts, pictured, front row, from left, are Chad Weaver, of Troop 45; Toby Sundstrom, of Troop 31; Erik Norloff, of Troop 31; and Sam Johnson, of Troop 44. Back row, from left, are Clayton Moyer, Troop 66; Joel Balzer, Troop 367; Cole Buchart, Troop 83; and Kyle Engle, Troop 44.
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DEBBIE LOWER, acting director of the Park Forest Preschool, is pictured with children’s books from the State College Sunrise Rotary Club.
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BELLEFONTE — The third annual Avery’s Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Bowling Tournament will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Bellefonte Lanes, 2767 Benner Pike. The event is sponsored by Bellefonte Lanes and Bellefonte Youth Bowling Program. Avery Milanese is a 7-year-old Bellefonte resident and youth bowler who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 4. She has two mutations that have affected her pancreas, and she underwent surgery in March 2015 to have her gallbladder removed. Milanese takes creon, an enzyme MICHAEL KELLER pill, with every meal and snack to break down the fat so the pancreas can process her food. She also does two to four breathing treatments every day and uses a physiotherapy vest to shake mucus out of her lungs so she is able to breathe better and prevent infection. Tourney, Page 15
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE Pinewood, from page 13 Pinewood Derby history dates back to 1953 and soon spread to Cub Scout packs across the nation, including Centre Hall’s newly formed Cub Scout Pack 20 in 1960. The Pinewood Derby has since become a favorite event in Cub Scout packs across the nation. The boys and parents alike look forward to building and racing the
PAGE 15 little cars. The Cubs learn valuable lessons about craftsmanship, patience and being gracious in victory or in defeat. Editor’s note: Sam Stitzer won the first Pinewood Derby in Centre Hall in 1960. He still has the car and the plaque he won, and takes it to the derbies as a history lesson for today’s youngsters.
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THE SJCA mock trial team is geared up for the next competition. Pictured, from left, are adviser Shelly Mato, Julia Nagel, Gwen Michaels, Hannah Langelaan, Nicole Flis, Kaela Meyer, Lance Hamilton, Sophia DeNezza, Joonho Cho, Anna Griggs, Theo Spychalski, Sarah Watkins, Owen Helfer, Kaelen Wright and attorney adviser Marc Decker. Missing from photo is Dylan Broderick.
St. Joe’s mock trial team hones skills for district competition Special to the Gazette BOALSBURG — St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy’s mock trial team recently participated in two mock trial competitions and was gearing up for its next district trial against DuBois High School. On Jan. 14 and 15, the team performed in the Blue and White Courtroom Classic for high school students, hosted by Penn State’s mock trial team. While St. Joe’s didn’t win, they made a strong showing against some of the toughest teams in the state, as well as one from Florida, according to a release from St. Joseph’s. Two members of the team, senior Sophia DeNezza and freshman Owen Helfer, were awarded “Outstanding Witnesses,” a recognition that only 11 of 78 witnesses received. Mock trial team adviser Shelly Mato said that participation in the tournament was great preparation for the upcoming district competitions. The team’s first district match took place Jan. 18 against Bellefonte at the Centre County Courthouse. Competing as the defense team, St. Joseph’s team came out on top, earning its first win in district competition. While the scores were not Tourney, from page 14 Tournament sponsors are reaching out to local businesses to help with the auction during the upcoming tournament. Last year, more than 40 businesses made donations and helped to raise more than $1,400 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Organizers are hoping to beat that amount this year. Proceeds will be used to benefit Michael Keller, who also has cystic fibrosis. Keller and his wife, Lisa, participated and supported the first two tournaments and will attend this year’s event. Like Milanese, Keller was diagnosed with CF at a young age. His care is not unlike Milanese’s, in that he needs copious amounts of medication and physiotherapy to maintain a normal quality of life. Because of chronic lung infections, commonly associated with CF, he was at the stage where his lungs had deteriorated to the point of needing a double lung transplant. Cafeteria, from page 14 evidence-based tools” that improve children’s eating behavior and health. According to the program, “smarter lunchrooms” demonstrate core values that include low cost/no-cost solutions, lunchroom environment focus, promotion of healthful eating behaviors and sustainability. In the spring, Smarter Lunchrooms evaluator Cynthia Dawso Van Duff gave Park Forest’s cafeteria high marks — a score of 72 out of 100, good enough for a low gold rating. She called the visit “a pleasure,” praising the well-lit, decorated service areas; the fruit and vegetable bar that included
as high as team members liked, Mato was proud of their effort. “Our defense team did a great job. They were prepared, professional, and on top of the materials. I was very proud of them,” she said. The mock trial team provides an opportunity for students to participate in an academic competition, as well as hone public speaking and leadership skills. “Once we enter the courtroom, the students are on their own. They cannot communicate with me or our attorney adviser. That team of six have to work together to juggle all of the materials and respond to a team they have never seen before,” said Mato. “There is really a lot to learn about courtroom procedures, trial etiquette, case materials and all of the rules of evidence. Moreover, they learn through the competitions themselves. The competition trial is always run by a sitting judge and they give the team feedback on anything they could improve upon.” The next district trial, against DuBois Area High School, will take place Thursday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1 of the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. On Dec. 6, Keller received a call to go to Pittsburgh for his new lungs. He is now at home recuperating and coming along very well, according to tournament organizers. The cost of the transplant was more than $1 million, and although insurance covers much of it, there are still other costs involved that the Kellers will be responsible for, including anti-rejection medication for the rest of his life. For more information on Keller, or to make a donation, visit http://give. transplants.org/goto/michaelkeller. To donate to the bowling fundraiser, contact Alissa Jaworski, Milanese’s mother, at (814) 441-9543, or LuAnn Jaworski, Milanese’s grandmother, at (814) 8807276. Donations also can be dropped off at the front desk of Bellefonte Lanes; make sure to indicate they are for the Cystic Fibrosis Tournament. To sign up for the tourney, stop in at Bellefonte Lanes or call (814) 355-1810. a hard-carved fruit display; the variety of entreé and side dish choices; the cleanliness of the service and prep areas; and the “engaged” and “polite” staff. But Dawso Van Duff also had several suggestions, including enhancing the menu boards, removing mops and other clutter from view along a dining room wall, and adding a fourth serving option, the Express Café. After Meckley made the changes, a second evaluation in the fall boosted her score to 91, among the best in the state. Chris Rosenblum is director of communications for the State College Area School District. This feature comes via statecollege.com.
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WINNERS OF Centre Hall Cub Scout Pack 20’s Pinewood Derby are, left to right, Jackson Tomrell, third place; Owen Hile, second place; and Matthew Musser, first place. Decathlon, from page 13 Teams from Carlisle and Philipsburg-Osceola high schools took first and third place, respectively. Penns Valley team member Sam Kupp was the champion of the event, with a score of 7,862 out of 10,000. He won medals in nine of the 10 events (seven gold, one silver and one bronze). David Krum, competing as an alternate, had the second-highest score of the competition, top scores in six of the 10 events, two second-place finishes and one third-place finish. Sadie Niedermyer, who will be the third honors competitor at the state competition, won a gold medal for her interview and a silver in social science. Freshman Ben Hawkins won a gold medal for his
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Celebrate Valent ine’s Day The Avid Gardener: The language of flowers LORA GAUSS
“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.” — Mandy Kirkby
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, thoughts invariably turn to beautiful flowers to help express our deepest emotions. A dozen red roses, for instance, traditionally signals passionate love. We are not the first people to express feelings with flowers. For thousands of years, traditional cultures around the globe have found flowers highly meaningful, and this language told through the use or arrangement Avid gardener of flowers is called floriography. Lora Gauss lives in Flowers have long been symPhilipsburg. Email bolic in art, religion and in popular her at community@ centrecountygazette. folk culture’s songs, pictures and writings. An example is the famous com. painting of Shakespeare’s character Ophelia by British artist Sir John Everett Millais, completed between 1851 and 1852. She is shown floating in a river before her death and each of the flowers pictured carries a symbolic meaning, including a poppy that to the Victorians represented sleep and death. It is difficult to say how the interpretation of flowers as symbols came about, and today the same flower may have multiple meanings. Vanessa Diffenbaugh related in her introduction to “A Victorian Flower Dictionary” by Mandy Kirkby that the symbolism of flowers became very popular in both Victorian England and the United States in the 1800s. This was
a direct result of the publication of floral dictionaries that listed meanings of individual flowers and targeted genteel young ladies who associated flowers with romantic love. At that time, the Victorians used flowers more in everyday living than we do today. Gentlemen were known to put carnations in buttonholes, and ladies wore flowers in their hair. According to the author, flowers’ symbolism was evident in many occasions: roses, violets and forgetme-nots were given during courtship; orange blossoms were used at weddings; and wreaths of cypress were present at funerals and laid on graves. This genteel way of life gradually faded as the world wars and the rise of technology did away with what was considered sentimentality. However, the giving of flowers never went out of fashion. For a sampling of floriography, here are a few of my favorite flowers, along with their symbolic meanings and Victorian era uses, as related in Kirkby’s book: ■ The daisy represents innocence, and with it purity and simplicity. This idea came from the fact that the Celts believed that “when a child dies at birth, an angel throws a daisy down upon the earth to console the bereft parents.” In addition, petals of daisies would also be plucked one by one to indicate whether loved by another. ■ Forget-me-nots are a delicate blue flower that blooms in spring. These flowers signify remembrance and were engraved on lockets worn by ladies whose beloved men were soldiering away from home. Their image appeared on things like china, writing paper, hats, slippers and silver brooches. ■ Orchids, as might be guessed, represent refined beauty. Orchids were all the rage in England due to their elegant and exotic beauty. As Kirkby said, “An orchid worn in the hair, an arrangement in a vase, and entire or-
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THE FAMOUS PAINTING of Shakespeare’s character Ophelia by British artist Sir John Everett Millais shows her floating in a river before her death. Each of the flowers pictured carries a symbolic meaning. chid house even — the flower never failed to impress, not least because it was so costly to buy.” ■ The lovely and fragrant rose represents affection and love in all its stages, from first love through mature, depending on its varied color. There were many different colored roses from which Victorians could choose. There was even a color to represent infidelity: yellow. In addition, the stronger the affection, the deeper the color to match, and the rose’s budding and blooming Flowers, Page 17
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Valentine-making class to be held LEMONT — The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania has scheduled a pop-up class on cutting Valentine’s Day cards and decorations. The workshop, with instructor Harriet Rosenberg, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Art Alliance, 824 Pike Street, Lemont. Materials and scissors will be provided, as well as basic refreshments. Participants may also use their own scissors. Participants will cut four simple, familiar papercut forms, with and without patterns. All abilities are welcome. The fee is $20 fee per person. To sign up, call (814) 2342740 or stop by the office.
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THE STATE COLLEGE Choral Society performs its Mozart Requiem on the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
Choral Society performs love songs for Valentine’s Day STATE COLLEGE — The State College Choral Society, in honor of Valentine’s Day, will perform Brahms’ most famous love songs, “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College. The ensemble will present a special arrangement with four-hand piano accompaniment. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students. The State College Choral Society is
one of the largest and most-established community arts organizations in Centre County. From its inception in 1949 as a small singing group performing Bach choruses, the ensemble has grown to nearly 140 volunteer members who perform in two to five classical choral concerts, many accompanied by professional instrumentalists or a small orchestra, each performance season. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (814) 404-9223 or visit www. scchoralsociety.org.
Dance to benefit local food banks STATE COLLEGE — There will be a family-friendly Valentine dance Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 780 Waupe-
lani Drive Extension. Admission is a donation to Centre County food banks. UUFCC Jazz Band, a 16-piece group, will perform.
Flowers, from page 16 represented young womanhood to fullblown beauty, along with the transitory state of love. One of the most interesting aspects of this modern “Victorian Flower Dictionary” is a section on “Flowers for Special Occasions,” in which the meanings of flowers are applied, along with a few cautions. First, the author explains, there are not any hard or fast rules about what flowers should go together. She implies that no combination of flowers sent from the heart can be truly wrong, whether designed at home or by a florist. To me, another thing to keep in mind is whether a flower is available during that season. The areas covered in the dictionary are courtship, weddings, births and christenings, illness, friendship and funerals. There were also many subcategories for particular situations. Interestingly, the category of courtship includes everything from “The First Bou-
quet,” to “The End of the Affair.” One of the subcategories there caught my eye. It was “A Passionate Bouquet.” Kirkby’s book recommends, “For this, rich colors and bold shapes are advised and the darker the color, the stronger the passion.” Here are suggestions of flowers and their meanings: ■ A mixture of colored roses — orange (fascination), red (love), purple (enchantment) ■ Bird of paradise (magnificence), bougainvillea (passion) and lily (majesty) ■ Jonquil (desire), tuberose (dangerous pleasures) and nasturtium (impetuous love) The Victorians obviously had a great appreciation for the expressive potential of flowers, and that has not changed much even today, even though many of these exact meanings have been lost to time. No matter whether your intent is to show friendship or express undying love, it surely can be a more meaningful Valentine’s Day if you decide to “say it with flowers.”
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Second-half surge propels Raiders over BEA By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINGATE — The Bellefonte girls’ basketball team’s response to a major challenge at BEA on Feb. 7 was as predictable as it was effective. The Raiders turned up the heat on defense. Down by nine points at halftime and with just 12 points on the board, Bellefonte began trapping all over the floor in the hope of stopping the Eagles and starting its own offense. Both happened. The Raiders held BEA to just 11 second-half points and, led by a combined 24 from freshmen Mallorie Smith and Maddie Steiner, leapt out to a 40-32 win over the hustling and determined Eagles. Bald Eagle came into the game with just one win all season, but there was no hint of that in its play. Guards Julia Cingle (12 points) and Lacey Barnhart (nine) paced a 14-4 second-quarter rally that sent the Eagles into the locker room with a 21-12 lead. It also sent Bellefonte coach Adam
Gearhart and his team into some serious discussions and big adjustments. “I really can’t tell you what we talked about at halftime,” Gearhart said, “except that it was emotional, spirited and at a high volume. Can I stick with that? “We went to a 1-3-1 in the second half, but we hadn’t practiced that in a couple weeks. You have to give our girls credit. They ran it near perfect and sped them up and got the turnovers.” Those turnovers opened things up for some easy Bellefonte baskets. BEA’s Alexis Bucha opened the third quarter with a jump shot that made the score 23-12, the Eagles’ biggest lead, but that was it for the quarter. Abbey Bruni, Abbie Carr, Smith and Steiner all scored as Bellefonte ran off 14 unanswered points to take a 26-23 lead into the fourth quarter. “They just did what we were supposed to be doing (in the second half),” Gearhart said. “We were standing around and weren’t doing what we were supposed to do. Then in the second half we started Raiders, Page 23
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BELLEFONTE’S ABBEY BRUNI (3) goes up for a shot as BEA’s Morgan Chambers (20) tries to block it in the Raiders’ 40-32 win Feb. 7.
Injuries test Penns Valley girls as playoffs loom By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
CLEARFIELD — There were some nasty bugs out to get the Penns Valley girls’ basketball team in Clearfield on Feb. 3. Specifically, the injury bug and the flu bug. The Lady Rams were playing Clearfield without two injured starters (both out for the season) and an untold number of players slowed down by the flu. To make matters worse, it was Senior Night, and the improving Lady Bison were primed and determined to take out a District 6 power in their final home game of the season. Only, that didn’t happen. Thanks to a fourth-quarter rally sparked with a single shot by senior Rams guard Kourtney Beamesderfer, Penns Valley held on for a tense 42-31 win
over a very physical and defensive-minded Clearfield team. With just under four minutes to play and Penns Valley holding a slim 28-27 lead, Beamesderfer nailed a 3-pointer from the left wing to give the Rams a 31-27 lead. It was Penns Valley’s only 3-point shot of the game, and it seemed to lift the whole team. Three minutes later, after a lightning-quick 13-2 run, PV was ahead 41-29 and closing out its 12th win of the season. “We always say, it only takes one person for a spark,” Penns Valley coach Karen McCaffrey said. “We talk about that all the time. We ask who’s going to give us the spark. It takes just one shot, and then everyone else seems to play. “I told them we only played well for two minutes. Again, it takes just one person to spark
us, and Kourtney (Beamesderfer) did it.” Until the late PV rally, the outcome of this game was very much in doubt. The teams played — contentiously sometimes — almost even basketball through the first three and a half quarters. Penns Valley held a slim, twopoint lead, 14-12, after the first quarter, but the Bison closed it by halftime to just one point, 1918, after Nikki Chew’s jumper just before the buzzer. It was more of the same after the break. Neither team was able to break away, and PV’s Isabella Culver hit a last-minute layup that tied the game at 25 going into the fourth quarter. “Clearfield does such a good job of rebounding and getting out on that break,” McCaffrey Penns Valley, Page 23
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PENNS VALLEY guard Kourtney Beamesderfer, right, gets off a shot against Clearfield on Feb. 3 as Peyton Homan (21) and Isabella Culver (12) head to the basket.
Youthful BEA boys show improvement By ZACH SEYKO Special to the Gazette
WINGATE — The Bald Eagle Area boys’ basketball team took down the West Branch Warriors 57-47 Feb. 6 in an out-ofconference matchup. It was the Bald Eagles’ second win of the season, putting their record at 2-18. The Warriors fell to 7-11. Junior guard Jordan Jones paved the way for the Eagles’ first home victory of the season with a game-high 18 points. Jones had the hot hand throughout the contest, netting four 3-point shots. Head coach Bill Butterworth successfully drew up an offensive game plan to
allow Jones to have wide-open looks behind the arc. “We have what we call cutters and we just try to get (Jones) open,” Butterworth said. “We get people moving in different spots trying to get the zone to jump to one spot and then try to free him up on the perimeter.” The Eagles began the game with stellar defense when freshman guard Jaden Jones forced an early steal and drove in for the layup. The Warriors were quick to respond behind sophomore forward Larry Crowder who drilled a three-pointer. BEA boys, Page 23
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BEA’S JORDAN JONES (24) awaits a pass in the Eagles’ 57-47 win over West Branch on Feb. 6. Jones led BEA with 18 points.
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State High boys make it 10 in a row By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Ten in a row is not bad. Neither is 17 for the season. That’s where the State College boys’ basketball team stands after consecutive non-league wins over Greater Johnstown on Feb. 6 and Altoona on Feb. 7. The victories put their record at 17-3. Against Altoona, it was Drew Friberg’s turn to lead the Little Lions to a 72-59 with 23 points. Fellow forward Tommy Sekunda took over things with a big night against Johnstown the previous evening. Sekunda’s 3-pointer just seven seconds into the game against the Trojans was a portent of things to come. The 6-foot-5 senior went on to score nine more in the first quarter and 29 total as he led the Little Lions to a not-that-close 61-50 victory. After securing the Mid-Penn Colonial championship with an emotional, but draining, 59-48 win over Central Dauphin on Feb. 3, SC had to guard against a letdown against 11-win, non-league foe Johnstown. But Sekunda’s hot start lofted the Lions to leads of 22-9 after the first quarter and 35-24 at halftime. The Lions went ahead by as much as 20 at times in the second half before the Trojans made it respectable with a too-late run in the fourth quarter. It was the ninth win in a row and 16th of the season, against three losses, for a State College team that is playing its best basketball going into the final games of the regular season.
The Altoona win increased those numbers to 10 and 17, with just Williamsport on Friday, Feb. 10, left on the regular-season schedule. “We came out with a lot of energy tonight,” Sekunda said on Feb. 6, “and it was our first game out of the Mid-Penn so we wanted to make a statement and get the win. Since we were able to accomplish our goal of winning the Mid-Penn we made it a point to go out and beat other teams as well. “We knew we had a good group of guys coming into this season and we knew our potential and we try to play to our potential every night.” That said, the Little Lions drifted at times after the fiery start in the first quarter. Johnstown kept pace in the second quarter and got field goals from Elijah Fields and Jemal Gause just before halftime to cut SC’s advantage to just 11 points going into the locker rooms. Sekunda quickly restored order by scoring the first six points of the second half, making the score 41-24, and then hit another 3-point shot at the three-minute mark that put it at 44-28. “I would have liked to see a little more energy,” State College coach Joe Walker said. “I think we kind of coasted a little tonight. Tommy (Sekunda) had a great night. I wanted to see us play at our highest level, and I don’t know that we did for four quarters. At times we executed well in our set plays, but we were a little inconsistent tonight.” That inconsistency showed up most-
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STATE HIGH’S Ryan Scanlon (14) gets set to take a shot Feb. 6 as Greater Johnstown’s Keyon Gause defends. In the background is the Lions’ Drew Friberg. ly in the fourth quarter. Sekunda scored three points early that gave SC a 20-point lead at 56-36, but a partial lid fell on the basket after that. Johnstown baskets by Keyon Gause, Jemal Gause and Darrian Berkins cut the Lions’ lead to 56-42. Then after a 3-point play by Friberg, an eight-point run brought the Trojans to within 59-50 going into the final 90 seconds of the game. State College took a time out at that point, reorganized and then stalled out the time to pick up the win. Nathan Huff’s
two free throws with 50 seconds left iced it for the Lions. “They (the Trojans) were very athletic,” Walker said, “and I was impressed at times when we were running our transition and getting up the court. We didn’t rebound as well as we wanted to, but I was happy when we ran our stuff. “It did have a little bit different feel tonight, and I would have liked to see a little bit more energy and enthusiasm, but as I said, they are a very athletic team that gets up and down and I’m happy to get a win.”
Stevens leads Lions over No. 21 Maryland, 70-64 By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press
UNIVERSITY PARK — Lamar Stevens considers himself a shooter now that he’s spent weeks in the gym working behind the 3-point line. But Penn State’s freshman forward is more than that and his performance in the Nittany Lions’ 70-64 victory over No. 21 Maryland on Feb. 7 is a perfect case study. Stevens scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half and helped the Nittany Lions keep one of the Big Ten’s best offenses out of sync all game. Stevens seemed to score at will from all angles and all parts of the court to lift Penn State to its fourth win over a Top 25 opponent since last February. “We put the ball inside to him, he made some good decisions,” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers said. “Posted up, a couple of ISOs. He did a nice job of playing patient and solid and it’s good to have that guy we can put in.” Tony Carr added 14 points and Mike Watkins had 10 for the Nittany Lions (1312, 5-7) who snapped a two-game skid. Justin Jackson and Kevin Huerter scored 12 points each and Melo Trimble added 11 for the Terrapins (20-4, 8-3) who lost their second in a row. Coming off a loss to No. 16 Purdue, Maryland struggled to convert on most of its possessions. Inside, Penn State clogged up the paint with Stevens, Watkins and Julian Moore
and the Terps made just 20 of 59 shots. The Nittany Lions also hustled to loose balls and forced 13 turnovers. “Penn State was better than us tonight,” Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said. “They deserved to win. We couldn’t get it going. We never had it.” Until late. While the Nittany Lions led for all but 1:48 and by as many as 14 points with 9:59 remaining, the Terps cut the lead to 62-58 with 3:26 left after Jackson and Jaylen Brantley hit consecutive 3s. But a layup from Nazeer Bostick and six combined free throws from Carr, Stevens and Josh Reaves kept the game out of reach.
BIG PICTURE
The Nittany Lions have struggled in January and February with their best result under Chambers — six wins in the twomonth span — coming last season. After going 4-4 last month, Penn State is a win away from last season’s January/February win total with five games left this month.
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About those free throws — both teams struggled. Maryland made 17 of 27 and Penn State sank just 26 of 38.
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Penn State Lady Lions earn first Big 10 road win By STEVE CONNELLY StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State traveled to Evanston, Ill., for a showdown with Northwestern on Feb. 5 and came away with their first road win of the conference slate. The Wildcats (17-6, 6-4 Big Ten) had lost just one of their last five after starting conference play 1-2, with Naismith Player of the Year nominee Nia Coffey leading the charge. The Lady Lions, however, left Evanston with a 74-58 victory. The win improved the Lady Lions’ record to 15-8 overall, 5-6 in the Big Ten, as they headed back to the Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 8 (after Gazette press time).
HOW IT HAPPENED
A strong defensive effort in the first quarter of play got Penn State off on the right foot against Northwestern. The Lady Lions had scorers across the board to finish up the opening quarter with a 17-15 lead. The Lady Lions started the second quarter with the same defensive tenacity they had in the opening 10 minutes, but offensive struggles kept Penn State from pulling away. Northwestern’s success from distance and persistent turnovers from Penn State allowed the Wildcats to take
the lead with just a few minutes left in the half, but a 7-0 run down the stretch brought the Lady Lions to halftime with a 31-30 lead. Penn State and Northwestern stayed quiet on the offensive end for much of the second quarter until backto-back made jumpers from Jaida Travascio-Green and Teniya Page pushed the Lady Lions to their largest lead of the game at seven before a media timeout with just more than four minutes left in the third. Page found her groove in the third quarter of her homecoming after not hitting a shot in the first half. The Chicago native worked her way into double digits to push Penn State’s lead to 52-40 heading into the fourth. Penn State got its lead to as many as 15, but Northwestern started to tighten it up as the quarter went on. It didn’t help the Lady Lions that low-post players Ashanti Thomas and Kaliyah Mitchell, as well as guard Sierra Moore, were in foul trouble for most of the second half. In the face of adversity, Penn State returned to form as it pushed the lead to 17 in the next several minutes — forcing Northwestern to take a timeout. Penn State took care of business down the stretch to earn a 74-58 win over the Wildcats.
WHAT’S NEXT
Penn State hosts Purdue at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Bryce Jordan Center.
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PENN STATE’S Teniya Page (11), seen here in action earlier this season led the Lady Lions with 18 points in their win at Northwestern on Feb. 5. The game was a homecoming for Page, a Chicago native.
BEA, Bellefonte fall to Wildcats in D6 duals By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH
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It was a big weekend of wrestling for teams from Bellefonte, Penns Valley and Bald Eagle Area at the District 6 Team Duals Tournament on Feb. 4 at Tyrone High School. In the AAA bracket, neither BEA nor Bellefonte could get past Central Mountain as the Wildcats took home their seventh D-6 team championship. Central Mountain defeated BEA, 45-14, in the semifinals and then edged the Red Raiders, 33-24, in the final. In AA, No. 4 seed Penns Valley tamed Penn Cambria before losing to No. 1 Huntingdon in the semis. The Rams came back strong in the consolation round and took third place with a 51-21 win over No. 7 Central. Huntingdon went on to take the team title with a
40-26 victory over Moshannon Valley. BEA got off to a poor start in its AAA opener against Central Mountain. The Wildcats won the first three bouts at 120, 126 and 132, but then BEA made a comeback when Garrett Rigg got a pin at 138 and Seth Koleno came through with a technical fall at 145. Central Mountain was just too strong in the upper weights, however, and won the next seven bouts through 285. Garrett Giedroc won BEA’s third match of the night when he broke that streak with a decision at 106. After Bellefonte scraped by No. 3 Altoona by winning the final four matches for a 36-25 win, the Raiders faced off with Central Mountain in the final.
BEA’S GARRETT RIGG (seen here in action last month) earned a pin at 138 against Central Mountain in the District 6 Team Duals on Feb. 4, but the Bald Eagles fell to the Wildcats.
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Penn State wrestlers impress against Ohio State By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The second-ranked Penn State wrestling team entered its final road dual meet Feb. 3 against No. 4 Ohio State, with the very real possibility of seeing its 27-match winning streak snapped. The Buckeyes, a team that featured three wrestlers who were former or defending NCAA champions and plenty of other talent, had scheduled the dual for Value City Arena rather than St. John Arena, akin to Penn State moving from Rec Hall to the Bryce Jordan Center. Ohio State fans responded by nearly filling the site as a Buckeyes wrestling home record crowd of 15,338 turned out. Why not? The last six seasons, the winner of this dual meet went on to claim the NCAA championship. The Buckeyes went all out in entertaining its fans. The wrestlers walked out in old-time wrestling robes, fire shot from a pair of pyrotechnic devices as each individual Ohio State wrestler approached the mat for his bout, and all kinds of special announcements and pronouncements were made. Into this atmosphere stepped the ultimate party crashers, Penn State, and crash the party it did. The Nittany Lions won seven of 10 bouts, at 125 pounds and six straight from 141 to 184 pounds, to thrash the Buckeyes, 32-12. For many, it looked like Penn State’s most dominant performance to date. For Nittany Lion head coach Cael Sanderson, it wasn’t good enough. “It’s hard to make a claim like that when you lose your last two matches, you know,” he said. “I think overall our guys wrestled well.” This was a match that would have featured five of the 10 top-ranked wrestlers at their respective weights had Ohio State’s top-ranked 174-pounder, Bo Jordan, not been sidelined with an ankle injury. “I thought five wins would win the dual meet and we felt good about (1)33, we felt good about (1)97 and we felt good about heavyweight. And we felt good about (1)74,” Ohio State coach Tom Ryan said. “The match for us tonight was (1)41 and that was probably 51-49 if you look at who’s gonna win. One’s a fifthyear senior and one’s a freshman and it was a pretty close bout. We thought we’d win that. I expected a much closer score; I expected to win.” The teams swapped technical falls right out of the gate. Penn State’s second-ranked 125-pounder Nick Suriano rolled up nine points in the third period, along with a riding time point, to finish off a 19-4 technical fall over No. 18 Jose Rodriguez. At 133, No. 1 Nathan Tomasello, of Ohio State, used nine takedowns to roll up a 22-7 technical fall over George Carpenter. The Nittany Lions then swept the next three bouts to open a 19-5 lead at the intermission. No. 11 Jimmy Gulibon started the sweep by winning one of the night’s tossup bouts, 5-3 over No. 15 Luke Pletcher. “(Gulibon) got taken down but he kept firing away. He hit a nice takedown. Pletcher’s very hard to score on. He’s unique in what he does and has a really good feel for the
sport. That was a good win for Jimmy,” Sanderson said. Top-ranked 149-pounder Zain Retherford, of Penn State, ceded the initial takedown to No. 5 Micah Jordan and led just 3-2 at the end of a period. Retherford stretched the lead to 10-2 after two and then poured it on with nine points in the third, and a riding time point, for a 20-5 technical fall. At 157, No. 1 Jason Nolf needed just 1:36 to turn Buckeyes backup Anthony DeCarlo and pin him. It was Nolf’s 10th pin of the season. It was another example of the sophomore’s creativity and, he said, what results from the scrambles the Nittany Lions engage in when they practice. “It was kind of like a cradle, step over leg into a cement job. I don’t know,” he said. “It’s just play wrestling. I was warming up with coach Cody (Sanderson) and I was kind of choking him out a little bit, so when I got into that position, I had kind of a chokehold on that guy as well. I think he was about to pass out, maybe.” The onslaught continued after the break, as Penn State tacked on three more wins. Fourth-ranked Vincenzo Joseph thoroughly dominated Cody Burcher in an 11-1 major decision at 165. With Jordan out of the Buckeyes’ lineup, Penn State’s Mark Hall dominated backup Justin Kresevic. Hall scored six takedowns before hooking up a cement mixer on Kresevic and pinning him in 5:20. That set up the Nittany Lions’ last win and the most anticipated match of the night, at 184. Penn State’s second-ranked Bo Nickal was paired with No. 10 Myles Martin in a rematch of the 2016 NCAA 174-pound final that Martin won, 11-9. This time, Nickal emerged from almost every flurry with a takedown, one in each period. He added a reversal for an 8-2 decision. Nickal admitted that it was satisfying that he beat Martin in their next encounter after the finals loss. “Yeah, I guess in a way, but I don’t really think about it. I just really take every match the same, no matter who the opponent is. I was going out there to wrestle the same as I always do. There was nothing else. I don’t need any external motivation,” he said. Nickal said that while it may have looked like he learned not to push moves that would have resulted with Martin on his back, as he did in the final, that wasn’t the case.
TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
IN THE MOST anticipated match of the night against Ohio State on Feb. 3, Penn State’s second-ranked Bo Nickal defeated No. 10 Myles Martin 8-2 at 184 pounds. It was a rematch of the 2016 NCAA 174-pound final that Martin won, 11-9.
While the Illini don’t figure to have enough horsepower to challenge for the overall win, they do have several individuals who will provide tests, especially at 165 in two-time NCAA champion Isaiah Martinez, and solid veteran Zac Brunson at 174. “This weekend he’ll (Hall) have Brunson who was ranked no. 1 in the country at times last year at 174. I think Bo Nickal beat him in the Big Ten final, but he’s a good kid, solid kid, it will be a big test for Mark, a gauge to see where he’s at, where he’s improved and that’s something we’re looking forward to. And he’ll get to wrestle his first match at Rec Hall,” Sanderson said Feb. 6 during the team’s media availability. “Martinez is the two-time NCAA champion and really tough kid, obviously. Yeah, we’re excited for that challenge the top guy in the country you have to make the most of it and it’s exciting to see where Vincenzo is. He’s had some quality wins and a couple of seconds away from winning a match in Wisconsin against a returning NCAA finalist and just didn’t quite get the job done there. But he’s right there. Martinez is right there, so it will be a fun match to watch.”
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125: No. 2 Nick Suriano, PSU, won by tech. fall over No. 18 Josh Rodriguez, 19-4 (7:00).
BELLEFONTE
133: No. 1 Nathan Tomasello, OSU, won by tech. fall over George Carpenter, 22-7 (6:01). 141: No. 11 Jimmy Gulibon, PSU, dec. NO. 15 Luke Pletcher, 5-3. 149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, won by tech. fall over No. 5 Micah Jordan, 20-5 (7:00). 157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, pinned Anthony DeCarlo, 1:36.
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AT 157 POUNDS, No. 1 Jason Nolf of Penn State needed just 1:36 to turn Buckeyes backup Anthony DeCarlo and pin him. It was Nolf’s 10th pin of the season.
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“I was going for the big move. I was trying to put him on his back. Every time I felt like I was locked up in a position, he didn’t really want to wrestle through it. He kind of like bailed,” he said. “With that, it’s hard for me to get that when he’s bailing out of those positions and he’s not really trying to wrestle through it. If he tries to wrestle through it, then he’s going to go to his back.” Ohio State salvaged some success with wins at 197 and heavyweight. No. 4 Kollin Moore turned away a game ninth-ranked Matt McCutcheon, using an escape and takedown in the third to emerge with a 9-6 win. And, at 285, defending NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder used nine takedowns to roll to a 20-9 major decision over No. 3 Nick Nevills. Penn State finishes its regular-season schedule when No. 11 Illinois visits Rec Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.
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165: No. 4 Vincenzo Joseph, PSU, maj. dec. Cody Burcher, 11-1. 174: No. 7 Mark Hall, PSU, pinned Justin Kresevic, 5:20. 184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, dec. No. 10 Myles Martin, 8-2. 197: No. 4 Kollin Moore, OSU, dec. No. 9 Matt McCutcheon, 9-6. 285: No. 1 Kyle Snyder, OSU, maj. dec. Nick Nevills, 20-9. Referee: J.R. Johnson. Attendance: 15,338. Takedowns: Penn State 26; Ohio State 24. Records: Penn State 11-0, 7-0; Ohio State 9-2, 4-2. Next match: Illinois at Penn State, 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10.
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Winter golfers enjoy new game at PSU courses JOHN DIXON
Many Centre County golf courses close their pro shops following the Labor Day weekend club championships. But, the weather is usually still good enough to play several more rounds of golf. If you happen to be driving by the Penn State University golf courses, or driving over Skytop Mountain or along I-99, you may notice John Dixon covers that someone forgot golf for The Centre to take the pins out of County Gazette. the holes on those reEmail him at spective golf courses. sports@centre The reason the countygazette.com. flags were still in nine holes was for play by the golfer who just can never get in enough golf.
Penn State Golf Courses were open well into December, and Gary Dyke, of Skytop Mountain Golf Course, said Skytop Mountain and Toftrees Golf Course were open for play until the snow began to fall. The weather was so accommodating to golfers that Dyke and a few friends played nine holes of golf at Skytop Mountain on Jan. 22. Penn State had a different way of allowing golf members to continue their quest of just one more round before the snow fell. “We have stayed open with ‘F-L-O-G’ (‘golf’ spelled backward) this year for the first time ever,” said PSU Golf Courses general manager and head golf professional Joe Hughes. “We have about 30 rounds under our belt since officially closing Dec. 7. “The game of F-L-O-G has players play the back nine of the Blue Course from the green back to the tee on each hole,” explained Hughes. “This way, the golfer stays off the green and thus makes no
damage until they thaw out in the spring. We will keep doing this until we can open and have play on our greens.” The cost to play F-L-O-G is $10 per person and is included with 2017 memberships.
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double figures with 12 points for PV, and Beamesderfer followed with seven. Andrus had six, and Kubalak and Hannah Montminy each scored five. The victory was Penns Valley’s 12th of the season, but there will have to be changes going into the playoffs with the losses of Maci Ilgen and Alicia Houser, both out with season-ending injuries. “It (the injuries) has definitely had an impact,” Beamesderfer said. “We had to shift people and people have had to take on different roles than they had earlier in the season. “I think that as a team we have to step up and work as a team more. We have to keep our goals in mind. Going into districts we want to have a good seed and get a home game. We want to finish this season out strong and pick it up and make sure we play really well.”
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said, “and even though we practiced and practice against that, they still got out on us.” After another four minutes of tight play, Beamesderfer took a pass on the left side just beyond the arc and let it fly. The basket gave the Rams a welcome threepoint cushion, but then Peyton Homan, Culver, Paige Kubalak and Jordan Andrus all scored in quick succession and PV was on its way. “I just had an opening and caught it in rhythm,” Beamesderfer said, “and I put it up and it went in. I think it was just the spark we needed to see the ball go through, and then we kind of picked it up as a team and upped our intensity. We made sure we got back on defense, and we got some easy points.” Culver was the only Ram to break into
HUGHES, WAGER WIN PGA HONORS
Speaking of Hughes, he was recently honored by the Professional Golf Association with the Bill Strausbaugh Award for 2016. Since becoming a PGA professional, he has dedicated time in service to both the Philadelphia PGA and to Penn State University. Hughes was a member of the Penn State University PGM Alumni Board, serving as the organization’s president in 2010-11. While in that role, he created the Penn State PGA/PGM Mentoring Program, which is still flourishing. He also served the Philadelphia PGA’s Central Counties Chapter from 2007-11 and currently serves the section as District IV director. Hughes is an instructor in Penn State’s professional golf management program.
BEA gained momentum as time was winding down in the first. The Eagles went on an 11-0 run capped off by the Jaden Jones’ left-handed lay-in. Early in the second, Jordan Jones began to take over, hitting his second 3-pointer of the game to give the Eagles a 25-14 advantage. Later in the quarter, West Branch sophomore guard John Arnold forced a turnover and drove down the court to get his team within single digits before the break, but Jaden Jones chased him down and blocked a would be easy shot. Coming out of the locker rooms, the Warriors felt refreshed and attacked the Eagles’ defense. Crowder pulled up behind the arc and nailed another trey to bring his team within six. Crowder could not be stopped and drained another long shot to cut the margin down to three. Jordan Jones would not let his team down and matched Crowder’s performance with a three of his own to put the Eagles up 37-31. He closed the third quarter with three Duals, from page 21
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BEA’S JULIA CINGLE (11) battles through three Bellefonte defenders Feb. 7. Cingle had 12 points in the game for the Eagles. Raiders, from page 19 doing that. We started getting some easy baskets off that press. We started getting some steals and layups.” Bellefonte kept it going in the fourth quarter. Another run put the Raiders ahead 36-28 at the five-minute mark. Cingle and Barnhard both scored for BEA to cut it to 36-32, but Steiner and Smith scored big baskets down the stretch that put the game away for the Raiders. “We basically came together,” Smith said. “We realized that we weren’t playing the way we should, and the way we can play, so we just came together and played as a team the way we usually do. “It just all clicked together because we started playing as a team.” Smith and Steiner each scored 12 points in the game, with Bruni and Lauren Young chipping in with six each. Beside Cingle’s 12 and Barnhart’s nine, Morgan Chambers had five points for BEA and Bucha added four. It was the eighth time this season that Bellefonte held an opponent to less than
40 points. “In the second half, we were 4-for-27 shooting,” BEA coach Jim Josefik said. “It was a rough second half. That’s what beat us. We got good looks but couldn’t get them to fall. “One thing about our girls, they’re not quitters. Every game they fight. They come to play, and that’s just who they are. They have a great character being tough.” For Bellefonte, the win finishes the Raiders’ regular season and evens their record at 11-11. The team is now looking ahead to whatever the playoffs may bring. “We are in the districts,” Gearhart said, “and it’s been outstanding. I’ve always said that this might not be the most talented team, considering what we lost, but it’s a team, and that’s the way we’ve played. “So now it’s just a matter of what seed we are, and we have to wait for some teams to finish out their schedule. We’ll see where we’re seeded and whether we are hosting or heading somewhere.” BEA closes its season at Tyrone on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Bellefonte came back twice from big deficits against the Wildcats, and when the Raiders’ Cole Stewart pinned Dalton Bechdel at 113, Bellefonte found itself within five points, 29-24, going into the final bout. Defending D-6 106 champion Gio Barzona was sent out by Central Mountain for that 120-pound deciding bout, and he came through with an 11-2 major decision to give the title to the Wildcats. In the crowded AA field, Penns Valley had a first-round bye and then coasted past No. 5 Penn Cambria in a 49-21 win in the quarter-finals. Huntingdon, just off a 68-6 whitewashing of Westmont-Hilltop, was next up for the Rams. Penns Valley fell behind early with three losses to open the match, then rallied back, but Huntingdon swept
Previously, he was honored as Philadelphia PGA Merchandiser of the Year-Public. The Philadelphia PGA Player Development Award was given to another firsttime award winner, Steve Wager, also of Penn State University Golf Club. Wager has worked on a variety of programming aimed at developing golfers of all skill levels. He brings the game to nontraditional events such as community, health and science fairs. These events help to expose the game to individuals who may have not otherwise experienced the game. At the facility itself, Wager has created multiple levels of the Get Golf Ready program, allowing individuals to progress nicely from one level to the next. Wager has also worked to create junior programs including the PGA Sports Academy and U.S. Kids Learning Programs. He has also worked to foster the growth of PGA Junior League Golf in Centre County, culminating in a regional championship appearance this past season. more points to extend his team’s lead to 48-39. The Eagles would capitalize on an early fourth quarter miscue by the Warriors, as sophomore forward Blake Roberts converted the low post basket after junior guard Jared Gettig found him on the cut. Crowder fought hard to keep his Warriors in it later in the fourth, hitting a fadeaway jumper, but Eagles junior forward Shane Wellar answered with a 3 at the top of the arc, forcing the Warriors to intentionally foul with just under two minutes to play. The Eagles converted four free throws, while Jordan Jones added two more points off a steal to seal the 57-47 victory. Butterworth has been impressed with his team’s improvement, as his young players continue to learn and adapt. “These guys are getting better, but we’re still young,” Butterworth said. “It’s too bad the season is ending, but I’m proud of the way they play hard and they’re starting to get the system down.” The Eagles were to make the short trip to Bellefonte High to take on the Red Raiders Feb. 8 in their season finale (after Gazette press time). through the middle weights to take a 40-26 win. Jared Hurd, Andrew Sharer, Corey Rimmey, Dillon Covalt, Baylor Shunk and Darren Yearick all had wins for PV. Things took a much better turn for the Rams in the third-place match against Central. The Dragons won the first bout with a pin at 132, but that would be their last lead of the night. PV’s Carter Felker, Hurd and Clayton Upcraft won the next three and the Rams cruised ahead to a 51-21 win. In all, the Rams won 10 matches, with Felker, Upcraft, Abraham Allebach, Rimmey, Shunk and Clayton Royer all getting pins. In other action, State College won nine bouts and took its seventh match of the season with a 47-28 win over Central Dauphin East on Feb. 4 at State College.
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Director’s vision to come alive in ‘American Idiot’ By HARRY ZIMBLER
correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — “American Idiot,” the punk rock opera, was written in response to a painful moment in the nation’s recent history. Its vivid storytelling is one of the reasons that director Erin Speer was happy for the opportunity to bring the show to life on the Playhouse Theatre stage. “American Idiot” is the latest production by Penn State Centre Stage and the School of Theatre. The show opens Friday, Feb. 17, following an opening night reception. “Both the album and the production challenge audiences to celebrate their individuality and upset the status quo,” said Speer. “They look at the world with unveiled eyes. Frankly, they ask us to give a damn.” “American Idiot” tells the very human story of Johnny, Will and Tunney and their friends. “I am so thrilled to be able to put their rarely told stories on stage here at Penn State,” Speer said. “Our ‘American Idiot’ never loses its hope.” Speer noted that two themes that run throughout the show are rage and love. “I have done my best to chase those down
IF YOU GO What: “American Idiot” When: Previews at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14, 16; evenings at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 18, 20-25; matinee at 2 p.m., Feb. 18, 25 Where: Playhouse Theatre, University Park campus Tickets: Evenings, $25; preview/matinee, $20; Penn State students (with valid PSU ID), $12.50; available at the Penn State Downtown Ticket Center, Eisenhower Box Office or Bryce Jordan Center, or by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX
in my storytelling. Our show is gritty, real, painfully human and inherently hopeful.” The decision to mount a production of “American Idiot” involved discussions between Speer and the Penn State Centre Stage season selection committee. “When I was submitting potential titles to the committee, I thought I’d love to direct the show. But I was not interested in doing a scaled-back production. I felt, even then, that the show needed to be larger than life.” The show’s music is by the group Green Day. “This is the music of my life,” said Speer. “Growing up in Los Angeles, punk was the soundtrack of every day. I know these characters. I went to middle and high school with them and watched their struggles and triumphs.” According to Speer, the central characters in the show grapple with their purpose and place in a post 9/11 world. “They are not young people who have been given and squandered opportunities. They are kids who come from poverty, broken or violent homes, and they are doing their best to find a place and purpose,” said Speers. The artistic team for the production includes choreography by Michele Dunleavy, scenic design by Abigaile Wiker, lighting by Zachary Straeffer, costumes by Erik Flores and sound by Tyler Horn. The large cast includes 23 performers from the School of Theatre at Penn State. “This process has been a massive collaboration,” Speer explained. “I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside of my music director Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer to create something we can all be exceptionally proud of. The cast inspires me every day with their passion for the work and this project. It has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.” Speer is a student in the master of fine arts directing program at Penn State. This production will satisfy a requirement for graduation. Vision, Page 28
State College Area Municipal Band
The Valentine Concert Sunday • February 12th • 3pm Mount Nittany Middle School Dr. Ned C. Deihl, Conductor
Danzon No. 2, Symphonic Mambo Elizabeth Kennedy Webb Singin' & Swingin' Romantic Music from the Great American Song Book
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JACK LEBOEUF, left, Johnathan Teeling, and Aidan Wharton rehearse a scene from the Penn State Centre Stage production of Green Day’s “American Idiot.”
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AROUND & IN TOWN Revamped Duo to appear in concert The Minnichs have been bringing the precision of classical training together with the energy of pop concerts since establishing the group in 2008. They have performed in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Washington, D.C., and abroad in Austria and Greece. Revamped Duo is currently based in Central Pennsylvania.
BELLEFONTE — Revamped Duo, an independent duo comprised of violinists Mark Minnich and Sally Williams Minnich, will be featured in a chamber music concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Centre County Library Historical Museum, 203 N. Allegheny St. The performance is part of the Sunday Afternoons at the Library series. Admission is free.
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“THE ILLUSIONISTS — Live from Broadway,” will take the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center on April 11.
‘Illusionists’ to perform levitation, mind-reading StateCollege.com UNIVERSITY PARK — “The Illusionists — Live from Broadway” will appear at the Bryce Jordan Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. The performance showcases seven illusionists with acts including levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and water escape, along with other illusions and daredevil feats. “This group of world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past — such as Harry Houdini — and pair it with a new and updated contemporary aesthet-
ic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before,” according to a news release. “Collectively, these performers have been seen by millions of people around the world and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage for the very first time.” Tickets start at $39.50 and are on sale at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000. For more information about the show, visit www.theillusionistslive.com.
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NOW IN ITS 22nd year, the Penn State African-American Music Festival includes five performances by Penn State faculty, students and guest artists.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State African-American Music Festival will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, through Saturday, Feb. 11, in the School of Music’s Esber Recital Hall and the Worship Hall of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Now in its 22nd year, the festival, sponsored by the School of Music and coordinated by faculty member Anthony Leach, celebrates the music of African-Americans and African-American composers. The event features five performances by Penn State faculty, students and guest artists. This year’s guest is Rollo Dilworth, chairman of music education and music therapy at Temple University. He holds degrees from Case Western Reserve University, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Northwestern University. More than 150 of Dilworth’s choral compositions and arrangements have been published, and many are a part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Choral Series with Hal Leonard Corporation. Additional publications can be found in the catalogs of Santa Barbara
Music Publishing and Colla Voce Music Inc. Dilworth is a contributing author for the “Essential Elements for Choir” and the “Experiencing Choral Music” textbook series, and for Music Express! magazine. He also has authored three books of choral warm-up exercises for elementary and secondary choral ensembles. This Penn State African-American Music Festival is part of the 2016-17 initiative “All In at Penn State: A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.” All performances are free, and include the following: ■ Thursday, Feb. 9, 12:10 p.m., Eisenhower Chapel; multiple student performances ■ Thursday, Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., Esber Recital Hall; Oriana Singers, Glee Club and faculty member Velvet Brown ■ Friday, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m., Esber Recital Hall; University Choir and Essence of Joy ■ Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m., Esber Recital Hall; Rollo Dilworth ■ Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m., Worship Hall of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center; Essence of Joy with Rollo Dilworth.
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‘Brooklyn Babylon’ recalls avant-garde 20th century Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — Brooklyn-based big band Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society and graphic artist Danijel Zezelj will bring the artistry and soundtrack of the 20th-century avant-garde to life with “Brooklyn Babylon” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The 18-member contemporary jazz ensemble, fronted by the award-winning bandleader and in collaboration with the Croatian-born graphic novelist, will present a live multimedia production of the group’s sophomore album. Zezelj will paint black-and-white background scenes on a large canvas suspended behind the musicians during the performance. “Brooklyn Babylon” was conceived in collaboration with Zezelj and Argue’s big band to present a visually stunning mythical city. The production tells the story of an immigrant carpenter and his reaction to the city’s plans to erect the world’s tallest skyscraper. He finds himself torn between personal ambition and loyalty to his community after he’s commissioned to build a carousel atop the tower. The piece, commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, recalls visual aesthetics of the past, including silent films, Russian avant-garde, Western European expressionism and early 20th-century cultural references. Musically, Argue’s big
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“BROOKLYN BABYLON” tells the story of an immigrant carpenter and his reaction to the city’s plans to erect the world’s tallest skyscraper.
band conjures the sounds of progressive jazz, early American styles, Balkan folk and Brooklyn’s experimental indie-music scene to bring Zezelj’s imagery to life. “Argue — like Maria Schneider — is among a small handful of exceptional composers who have taken ensemble music far beyond a vestige of a bygone area,” said an AllAboutJazz.com critic. “With its humanity, complexity and transformational beauty, Argue has created a timeless modern masterpiece.” Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring a visiting artist or artists, is offered in Eisenhower one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity, so seating is available on a first-arrival basis. Tickets for the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presentation — $48 for an adult, $15 for a University Park student, and $38 for a person 18 and younger — are available online at www.cpa.psu. edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Picks and predictions for 89th annual Academy Awards By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette
The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards are in. I was reasonably happy with them, though I wish the academy would have shown some love to Martin Scorsese’s underappreciated “Silence.” Here are my thoughts on six major categories, who I want to win, who I think will win, and in some cases who is so sure to win that a lot of analysis isn’t necessary. Sadly, that’s true of many of the major categories, and it’s the lesser ones that inspire the most debate.
BEST PICTURE
“Arrival” “Fences” “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Hidden Figures” “La La Land” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight” The academy didn’t nominate “La La Land” for 14 awards just so it could give Best Picture to something else. It’s sure to win.
BEST DIRECTOR
Denis Villeneuve, “Arrival” Mel Gibson, “Hacksaw Ridge” Damien Chazelle, “La La Land” Kenneth Lonergan, “Manchester by the Sea” Barry Jenkins, “Moonlight” If I had my way, Best Picture and Best Director would always match up. It doesn’t always work out that way, but I still expect Chazelle to win.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight” Jeff Bridges, “Hell or High Water” Lucas Hedges, “Manchester by the Sea” Dev Patel, “Lion” Michael Shannon, “Nocturnal Animals” I was thrilled to see Michael Shannon score a surprise nomination. He was by far the best thing about “Nocturnal Animals” and I was genuinely perplexed that his non-nominated co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson (a terrifying villain, but a bit one-note) had been getting all the awards season spotlight up to this point. But he isn’t winning an Oscar for a film that clearly turned off a lot of voters. I expect it to go to Ali, who makes the most of his alarmingly brief performance.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Viola Davis, “Fences” Naomie Harris, “Moonlight” Nicole Kidman, “Lion” Octavia Spencer, “Hidden Figures” Michelle Williams, “Manchester by the Sea” Davis is the favorite here because she’s been pushed harder, she has a hit TV show, and this marks a record-breaking third nomination for an African-American actress. As thrilling as it would be to see her win, I’m inclined to go with Harris, the only player from the outstanding ensemble of “Moonlight” to pull triple duty and appear in all three phases of the film. The 89th Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, on ABC.
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DAMIEN CHAZELLE arrives at the 89th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 6.
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MOSTLY MOZART Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 pm Bellefonte High School Auditorium
BEST ACTOR
Casey Affleck, “Manchester by the Sea” Andrew Garfield, “Hacksaw Ridge” Ryan Gosling, “La La Land” Viggo Mortensen, “Captain Fantastic” Denzel Washington, “Fences” If there’s one award that’s locked up tighter than “La La Land” for Best Picture, it’s Casey Affleck winning Best Actor for playing possibly the most haunted character in cinematic history.
BEST ACTRESS
Isabelle Huppert, “Elle” Ruth Negga, “Loving” Natalie Portman, “Jackie” Emma Stone, “La La Land” Meryl Streep, “Florence Foster Jenkins” It seems like everybody has taken a turn at being the favorite for this category throughout awards season. The academy tends to reward portrayals of powerful historical figures, so my prediction leans toward Portman, followed by Stone because of all the “La La Land” love, but the other three aren’t as unlikely as less-likely nominees in other categories.
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Book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer • Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Music by Green Day • Directed by Erin Farrell Speer American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post–9/11 world. With an electrifying score by Green Day, this punk rock opera tells the story of Jesus of Suburbia, an adolescent anti-hero who is divided between “rage and love.”
Contains explicit content, partial nudity, language, drug and sexual references, and violence.
February 14–25 ▪ Playhouse Theatre Evenings: $25 • Preview/Matinee: $20 Penn State Student (with valid PSU ID): $12.50
Opening Night Reception at the Playhouse, Fri., Feb. 17: $30 (Does not include show ticket.)
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$30 at the door $5 for children 16 and under with paid adult
Mozart Symphony No. 39 Mozart Clarinet Concerto Chevalier de Saint Georges, Symphony No. 2 Op. 11 Yaniv Attar, Music Director “ I am thrilled to present this season of noteworthy musical intersections: classical standards, mixed with lesser known works; our outstanding musicians, sharing the stage with international virtuosos, right here in beautiful, State College.”
This concert is sponsored by the
Arthur J. Curtze Foundation
For online tickets go to CentreOrchestra.org or call 814-234-8313.
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AROUND & IN TOWN WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
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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)5711240. 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.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
Performance — Nittany Christian Middle School will present “Dorothy in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. at 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and students. Call (814) 234-5652.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Performance — Nittany Christian Middle School will present a matinee showing of “Dorothy in Wonderland” at 3 p.m. at 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and students. Call (814) 234-5652. Dinner — New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a roast turkey dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. Takeout also is available. Everyone is welcome. Email psumacawslave@ yahoo.com.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
Support group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will hold an ostomy support group from 2 to 3 p.m. at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Judy Faux at (814) 234-6195.
MONDAY, FEB. 13
Movie — “Doctor Zhivago” will be shown as part of the State Theatre Monday Movie Series at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 130 W. College Ave., State College. Admission is $5, with a $1.50 ticketing fee.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
Luncheon — The Women’s Mid Day Connection luncheon will be held at 11:45 a.m. at the Mountain View Country Club, Boalsburg. Reservations and cancellations must be made by Friday, Feb. 10. Call Barb at (814) 4043704. — Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis
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You’ve decided to retire: Now what?
JUDY LOY
A lot has been written about the Baby Boomer generation, whose moniker came from the explosion of births following World War II. This large portion of the population is heading into or is currently in retirement, with ages ranging from 53 to 71 in 2017. For decades, financial planning has concentrated on preJudy Loy is paring and saving for a registered retirement. With the investment ongoing elimination adviser and CEO of pension plans, at Nestlerode & members of this genLoy Investment eration have become Advisors in State more responsible College. She can be reached at jloy@ for their own golden nestlerode.com. years. With 401(k) and individual retirement accounts being the majority of this generation’s retirement income, they are dependent on their own savings more than ever before. While much has been written about and researched on what is needed to save for retirement, and the returns and the allocations needed to reach the golden years, the art of the distribution period is just as — or more — important. Whatever your plans, taking money in the right
manner from the recommended assets at the right times can lead to a more successful (read: not running out of money) retirement. Vanguard’s research, “Putting a Value on Your Value: Quantifying Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha,” indicates appropriately planning distributions from various retirement assets and plan types (IRA, Roth, etc.) can add up to 110 bps or a 1.1 percent to portfolio returns. This varies by individual circumstances. Retirees with the most varied assets — tax-deferred, which means an IRA, 401(k), etc.; taxable, which means a non-retirement account; and tax-free, which means a Roth IRA — will gain the most advantage from planning which assets should be pulled from because they have the most options. On a side note, this is why it is nice to save in various ways before retirement so you have greater options afterward. The first step in creating a plan is to analyze all possible sources of income for retirement. Many times investors don’t look at the overall picture. This includes, but is not limited to, Social Security, pensions, rental income, part-time work and invested assets. Hopefully, during retirement planning, income estimates were made of how much can be pulled annually to maintain your lifestyle.
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Social Security timing is an essential piece of most middle-income retirees’ cash flow in retirement.
Local Realtor elected to post LEMOYNE – Centre County Realtor Derek Canova recently was installed as the District 8 vice president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors during a ceremony in Harrisburg. Canova, a Realtor with Kissinger Bigatel & Brower in State College, has been a real estate professional for 13 years. Canova is the vice chairman of the Pennsylvania Realtors Political Action Committee Trustees
and is a past president of the Centre County Association of Realtors. He holds several designations, including accredited buyer’s representative and certified residential specialist, and is a graduate of the Realtors Institute. The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors is a trade/ professional association that serves more than 30,000 members.
Social Security can be taken anytime between 62 to 70 years of age and studies show waiting can be incredibly advantageous. For a person with longevity in their family, claiming at 70 can substantially increase the overall benefit received in their lifetime. Full retirement age is between 66 and 67 for upcoming recipients and the increase annually between full retirement ages to 70 is estimated at 8 percent for most. If someone told you that if you left your money in an investment you could earn 8 percent guaranteed for three years, would you do it? Everyone is different, but typically pulling from other assets if possible and waiting on Social Security is the best avenue for people who expect to live past 80.
ANNUITIES AND PENSIONS
Annuities and pensions provide another source of guaranteed lifetime income. Planning when and how these are paid is vital to your long-term needs. I am not a fan of annuities, but if you have one, it can be used to create a fixed stream of income throughout your life. This is actually what they are created to do and what their extra fees are paid to create. Sit down and talk with your annuity broker to see what might be the aspect of your annuity that will work best for you (guaranteed maximum payout at some date or age). Annuities are complicated products, so be sure you are making an educated decision when deciding on the payout. A word of caution: Once you annuitize (set up the lifetime stream of income), typically you
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In general, the next steps are to pull in the following order: required minimum distributions if you are over age 70 1/2, taxable accounts, tax-deferred retirement accounts and, finally, tax-free accounts. The theory behind this is that you allow for longer tax-deferred growth. However, everyone’s situation is different. If you believe your tax rate might be lower now than later — think of the possible lower income tax rates promised by our new president — it might be in your best interest to pull some from an IRA now. Also, taking some from tax-deferred assets before you begin pulling Social Security might make sense if you may pay taxes on your Social Security later due to taxable distributions and RMDs. Retirement is something many plan and dream about and everyone has different needs. To better plan your income in retirement, work directly with your accountant partnered with your adviser to make informed decisions, both tax- and investment-wise.
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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED JAN. 16-20 BENNER TOWNSHIP
Secretary of Veteran Affairs to Jonathan J. Mortensen, 678 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $107,000. Ryan T. Dann by sheriff to Saratoga Partners LP, 1002 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $93,601.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
Tyler Lucas, Alania Lucas and Alaina Lucas to Grace M. Lucas, Runville Road, Bellefonte, $1. Peter B. Rider and Delores E. Rider to Peter B. Rider, Delores E. Rider, Paul Wesley Auman and Terri L. Auman, 597 Gates Road, Bellefonte, $1. Janet Breon and Janet B. Breon to Denedia M. Park, 502 Market St., Milesburg, $162,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Steven J. Schweitzer by agent and Wendy L. Schweitzer to Wendy L. Schweitzer, 1301 Charles St., State College, $1. Kathleen Ann Porteous and Mori Mackenzie, executrix, to Min Pang, 100 Jefferson Ave., State College, $195,000. Lynn E. Drafall and Robert W. Drafall to Steven C. Booz and Theresa D. Booz, 130 Winchester Court, State College, $220,000. Ronald A. Smith and Susan F. Smith to Penelope Smith Eifrig, 701 Berry St., State College, $1. Plus Point Partners to Mark C. Bigatel and Paula M. Bigatel, Lenor Drive, State College, $50,000.
CURTIN TOWNSHIP
Charles Confer and Raymond Confer to
Elmer W. Confer, Charles Confer and Raymond Confer, 138 Buckridge Road, Howard, $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Arthur F. Hogrefe Estate and Frederick V. Hogrefe to Millbrook Ventures LLC, 3140 Sheffield Drive, State College, $245,000. George B. Ruth, Rhondalyn E. Ruth and Rhondalyn Renee Ruth to George B. Ruth and Rhondalyn Renee Ruth, 678 Devonshire Drive, State College, $1. James K. Ringer and Bethany A. Ringer to Qing Liu and Peng Liu, 116 Beagle Run Court, State College, $342,000.
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Byrd M. Futhey to Elmer F. Stoltzfus and Rebecca B. Stoltzfus, 235 Fiedler Road, Woodward, $685,000.
nance Agency to Roger Butler and Peggy Butler, 109 Robin Road, Bellefonte, $61,900.
MILESBURG BOROUGH
J.J. Powell Inc. to J.J. Powell Inc., 201 Mill St., Philipsburg, $1.
MILES TOWNSHIP
Carole Vetter Ripka and Douglas L. Ripka to Carole Vetter Ripka Primary Residence and Carole Vetter Ripka, 5225 Brush Valley Road, Rebersberg, $1.
MILLHEIM BOROUGH
Barbara A. Brownlee to Pisano Building LLC, 103 Penn St., Millheim, $225,000.
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HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Juniata Valley Bank to Matthew M. Barr and Carla M. Barr, Houtz Lane, $210,000.
Leann S. Rossman to Mengmeng Zhang, 632D Oakwood Ave., State College, $205,000. Asid I. Khatri and Shella A. Khatri to Zecomfort LLC, 1926 Waddle Road, State College, $1,420,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
PENN TOWNSHIP
Dustin D. Klinger and Deanne W. Klinger to Jonathan Essick and Kelly A. Essick, 1140 Kathryn St., Boalsburg, $295,000. Anne G. Heebner to John J. Heebner and Lesley D. Heebner, 705 Brookside Drive, Boalsburg, $175,000.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
School of Living to School of Living, 4022 S. Eagle Valley Road, Julian, $1. School of Living to School of Living, 215 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, $1.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Hope L. Hill and Scott E. Hill by attorney to David J. Sample, 116 Birch Way, Beech Creek, $66,000. Thomas J. Boone to Carrie A. Boone, 369 N. Beach St., Beach Creek, $25,000. U.S. Bank and Pennsylvania Housing Fi-
Betty R. Stover to Jesse R. Stover, 160 Tea Hollow Lane, Coburn, $1.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Adam G. Jepson and Meagan A. Jepson to Michael R. Godissart and Spring A. Krepps, 172 Neff Road, Potter Township, $200,000. Jersey Shore State Bank to Jersey Shore State Bank, 2778 Earlystown Road, Centre Hall, $1. Jersey Shore State Bank to Jersey Shore State Bank, 2780 Earlystown Road, Centre Hall, $1. Daniel R. Weaver Estate and John T. Weaver, executor, to John T. Weaver and Gary L. Weaver, 149 Manor Road, Centre Hall, $1.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Travis L. Robinson and Kristen J. Robinson to Hunter T. Smitchko, 282 Fountain Road,
Snow Shoe, $169,000. Billy Ray Lidgett and Lora Lee Lidgett to Tammy L. Spicer and Billi Jo Coleman, 124 Gorton Road, Snow Shoe, $1.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Mary Helen Elbin to Steven Klebecha, 1149 Oneida St., State College, $189,900. Mastros I LLC to Erik I. Schmalz and Jennifer L. Berkebile, 916 Southgate Drive, $140,000. Pauline H. Rallis Estate, Polly H. Rallis Estate, Christos Rallis, co-executor, and Paul Rallis, co-executor, to Dan Rallis and Dennis James Rallis, 262 S. Corl St., State College, $1. Ardyce M. Jensen Estate and Bryan J. Jensen, executor, to Bryan J. Jensen, 429 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $1. Sol M. Margolies to Ryan Margolies, Brendan Margolies and Isabelle Margolies, 1176 Smithfield St., State College, $1. Mathew J. Eichelberger to Moses D. Ling, Susan M. Ling and Timothy Ling, 801 Stratford Drive, State College, $149,000. Molly Anne Heath by agent to Mathew Eichelberger, 234 E. Irvin Ave., State College, $239,000.
TAYLOR TOWNSHIP
Melvin L. Reese Sr. and Jean D. Reese to Melvin L. Reese Jr., Bald Eagle Pike, Tyrone, $1. Joseph M. Bayer and Norma L. Bayer to Joseph M. Bayer and Norma L. Bayer, 173 Stahls Lane, Tyrone, $1.
UNION TOWNSHIP
Classic Four Group to Mitchell E. Snyder, 1393 Rattlesnake Pike, Julian, $90,000. Ellery L. Litz Estate and David Litz, executor, to Gary Allen Hettinger and Bonney L. Hettinger, 182 Barnyard Lane, Julian, $320,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Nancy L. Stover to Michael D. Sagastume, 695 Snydertown Road, Howard, $135,000. — Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis
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Sports Equipment For Sale
BERETTA PX4, Subcompact, like new in box, great carry gun, asking $450, In Boalsburg. Call (410) 599-6833
State College Office Space If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376
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Houses For Rent
PRICE REDUCED Country living 4 bedroom, 3 bath Large 2561 square foot home is nestled in a wooded setting just minutes from downtown State College. This house offers four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large living room, eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, sitting room and a full unfinished basement. Rent is $1600.00 per month plus utilities. Enjoy the warmth of your propane fire place in the cold winter months and relax on the deck enjoying the sounds of nature in the PA spring, summer and fall! 814-278-7700
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Spacious Log Home For Rent In Country AVAILABLE FOR RENT IMMEDIATELY: THE PONDEROSA LODGE Stunning 1,500 sq. ft. Log lodge for rent in Spring Mills, just 25 minutes from State College and Penn State University. Breathtaking views surround the lodge creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. “The Ponderosa” is incredibly spacious with the open floor plan for which log homes are famous: cathedral ceilings over the kitchen open to the living room; two (2) full bedrooms furnished with beds and dressers; dining area; full bathroom with shower (no tub); and laundry room with washer and dryer. This lodge is perfect for two (2) roommates but it can sleep up to 4 guests comfortably. Everything is fully-furnished so that all you need bring is food. Rent of $1250/month includes all utilities: electric, propane, internet, cable, water and garbage. The Ponderosa has central AC for summer months and propane heat and electric for the winter months. A campfire pit and 1,400 sq. ft. covered deck complete this country paradise . “The Ponderosa” is also located on a horse ranch that uses horses to heal humans of depression: www.wildfireranch. org. Call to see it: 814.422.0534, Cynthia.
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Machinery & Tools
ANNIVERSARY Model Toro Wheel Horse 416H Garden Tractor, w/ 48” mowing deck, 42” snow blade & extra set of rear tires. asking $1,400. Call (814) 364-9440
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Special Services
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BATH MASTER Chair lift. Battery powered, hand controller, new rechargeable battery, new seat. Cost $1,600 new asking $650 OBO. (814) 238-1639
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Miscellaneous For Sale
Parts & Accessories For Sale
No job too small!
JOHN DEERE Snowblower, 38” width, front mount, fits LX series mowing tractor, good condition, asking $350, Call (814) 422-8720
(814) 360-6860
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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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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
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 choice benefits program for full & part time positions. 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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