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‘GT’ eyes 1-on-1 talks; residents demand answers By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — A lecture hall in the Forum at Penn State University was full to capacity on Feb. 25 for a town hall meeting for the constituents of U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard Township; however, the Republican representing the 5th Congressional District was not in attendance. “This is what the congressman looks like,” said Marc Friedenberg, as he produced a life-sized cardboard cut-out of the congressman. Friedenberg, a lecturer at Penn State, organized the event, along with IST Student Government, through a Facebook group. “I want you to look to the left, and then look to the right. If you see Glenn Thompson, please let me know.” Cheers erupted from the crowd as visitors shot signs reading “GT, where are
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you?” and “Hey GT, we need to talk” into the air. Thompson told The Centre County Gazette on March 1 that he was notified of the event just days before and said he had prior commitments. “The organizers of this event contacted my office Monday evening for an event scheduled that Saturday,” said Thompson. “The venue and time changed twice, and unfortunately, I had a previous commitment. The organizer’s communications with my office indicated that they could care less if I was available to participate.” Thompson said he has several one-onone meetings scheduled with constituents at his Bellefonte office on Monday, March 6. Despite Thompson’s absence, the event rolled on as several constituents in the district addressed the cardboard cutout.
Friedenberg opened the dialogue posing the first question, asking Thompson if he would agree to hiring an independent counsel to examine the Trump administration’s ties with Russia. “And if you don’t, why not?” he asked. The crowd reacted with applause, and held green construction paper in the air to show their agreement. For comments and responses the crowd disagreed with, they held up red papers. Friedenberg’s question was followed by questions and stories from several residents of the district, spanning from health care reform to environmental impacts and job creation. David Werner, a local physician with elected experience in Ferguson Township, said he attended the gathering to “sound Thompson, Page 6
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ORGANIZER MARC FRIEDENBERG stands with a cardboard cut-out of U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson at a town hall meeting Feb. 25 at the Forum on the Penn State campus.
Ferguson Township launches search for new manager
PINK OUT
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MORE THAN 500 breast cancer survivors took to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center during halftime of the Penn State Lady Lions’ annual Pink Zone game Feb. 26. The event helped raise money to battle breast cancer. A crowd of 8,213 helped power the Lions to a 76-75 upset win over Michigan. More coverage on page 20.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have launched a nationwide search to replace manager Mark Kunkle, who is retiring from the position in late May after 32 years. The board of supervisors set a target to hire a new manager by June, said board chairman Steve Miller, who characterized it as a “fairly aggressive schedule.” “We’re definitely hoping to have someone hired” by the time Kunkle departs, Miller said, adding that the person may not actually be on the job that quickly depending on factors such as having to give notice to another employer. The successful candidate will have big MARK KUNKLE shoes to fill, Miller said. Manager, Page 7
Milesburg woman gives a voice to the voiceless Entrepreneur creates communication device for people with cerebral palsy By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — There are more than 3.4 million people in the world with a form of cerebral palsy that includes complex communications needs. Millions of others are living with medical conditions that also make communicating with others difficult, if not impossible. But there may be some hope in sight for these individuals, and the technology to help these people communicate took root right here in Centre County. On Feb. 28, Milesburg resident Mary Elizabeth McCulloch, founder and CEO Police Blotter .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 9
of Project Vive, visited the Centre County Board of Commissioners to discuss a new product that will help bring a voice to the voiceless. “We wanted to be able to create something that’s affordable and effective for people who just don’t have the capacity to speak on their own,” said McCulloch. McCulloch is a 2012 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School, and upon graduation, she took the opportunity through the Pleasant Gap Rotary Club to study abroad. She traveled to Ecuador, where she found several individuals having trouble communicating be-
Health & Wellness .......... 10 Nutrition ......................... 12
cause of their CP. She said the people were using technology from the United States, but the technology was outdated and, in some cases, the devices would break and could not be fixed. “It was sad to see some of these people who were getting good at communicating with devices, then only to have them taken away because they would break or falter,” she said. “I knew these people were smart and wanted to communicate, but because of their conditions, they couldn’t. I wanted to do something about that.” Voice, Page 7
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Sports .............................. 18 Around & In Town ......... 24
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MARY ELIZABETH McCULLOCH, founder and CEO of Project Vive, demonstrates technology that will help people struggling with communication issues.
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Front and Centre EATING DISORDERS: Most food-related battles parents face with their children are temporary and harmless, but some are far more serious. Dr. Jennifer Seidenberg of Penn State Medical Group shares tips on spotting the warning signs of eating disorders. Page 12 ‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: The Penns Valley High School Thespians are busy preparing for their production of “The Sound of Music,” to be presented March 10-11 in the school auditorium. Page 13
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TOURNEY CHAMPS: Four Centre County wrestlers won championships at the district or regional levels Feb. 25. Those four and numerous other county wrestlers qualified to advance in the postseason. Page 18 THREE STRAIGHT: The State College Area High School boys’ basketball team won its third straight District 6 6-A championship on Feb. 24. The Little Lions now prepare to make a run in the PIAA state tournament. Page 18
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Police reported 31-year-old Jedadiah Ward was arrested for burglary after authorities said he stole numerous firearms and Snap-On tools at a Madisonburg Pike, Miles Township location at 4:33 a.m. Feb. 12. ❑❑❑ Charles Johnson, 58, was arrested by police at 12:03 p.m. Feb. 13 following a domestic dispute involving a 59-yearold woman at a Chestnut Street, Walker Township residence. ❑❑❑ Police reported marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found during a traffic stop along Interstate 80 in Boggs Township on Feb. 14. Charges were filed. ❑❑❑ A 49-year-old Bellefonte man was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop along South Eagle Valley Road in Milesburg at 11:49 p.m. Feb. 22. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 15-year-old Bellefonte boy was taken into custody for suspected DUI following a crash on Red Spire Boulevard at 3:26 a.m. Feb. 23. Charges are pending. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone intentionally drove onto a lawn along West Sycamore Road in Snow Shoe Township at 10:41 p.m. Feb. 24. Police said the suspect vehicle is a black Chevrolet Silverado. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported a 27-year-old Julian man was taken into custody for suspected DUI following a traffic stop on Runville Road in Boggs Township on Feb. 25. Charges are pending. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 23-year-old Bellefonte man was found passed out in his vehicle in the parking lot of Sheetz on Benner Pike, Benner Township, at 3:18 a.m. Feb. 26. DUI charges are pending.
A 26-year-old Philipsburg man reported he noticed several unauthorized purchases were made with his bank information from Feb. 17 through 21. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone forced entry into a mobile home along Peppermint Lane in Huston Township sometime between Feb. 16 and 18. Those responsible removed a watch from the property. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported Kayla Wallace, of Houtzdale, and Mitchell Evans, of Madera, were cited for violations of the Dog Law and cruelty to animals after they allegedly neglected care and left three dogs inside a Rush Township home without water for several days. The canines were taken to the Clearfield County SPCA. Police said the incident occurred Feb. 12. ❑❑❑ Joey Bainey, 22, of Philipsburg, reported to police someone removed personal items from his vehicle while it was parked, unlocked, along Six Mile Road in Decatur Township between 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 7 a.m. Feb. 23. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police were called to the 500 block of Laurel Run Road in Worth Township at 5:20 p.m. Feb. 25 to investigate a single-vehicle crash. Police said Benjamin J. Barner, of Philipsburg, was eastbound when a deer ran onto the roadway, causing him to veer off the north berm. Barner’s 2016 Nissan Sentra continued to travel east and sideswiped a tree. Police said Barner suffered moderate injuries and the investigation is ongoing. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported a traffic stop after observing a driver operating his vehicle Police blotter, Page 6
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POLICE ARE seeking to identify two men in an alleged burglary at Penn Towers on Feb. 4.
Two sought in alleged burglary STATE COLLEGE — State College Police are looking for help identifying two suspects in an alleged burglary at a downtown apartment building. Police say on Feb. 4, two males entered an apartment at Penn Towers, 255 E. Beaver Ave., and broke several items before vandalizing a mural in the building’s lobby.
Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email at police@statecollegepa.us or by submitting an anonymous tip through the department’s website, www. statecollegepa.us — StateCollege.com
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State Patty’s Day prompts spike in emergency calls By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
STATE COLLEGE — Emergency responders in State College had their hands full with State Patty’s Day activities. According to Kent Knable, EMS chief, Centre LifeLink was dispatched to 95 calls from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday. He said about 32 percent of the calls were alcohol-related, meaning someone had overdosed on alcohol or had suffered some other illness or injury that was related to alcohol consumption. “We added additional ambulances and had additional staff, who were off-duty, come in to help with calls during busy times,” Knable told The Centre County Gazette. “Our staff is trained to treat all types of conditions, including airway management, unconscious patients and traumatic incidents that may occur due to (alcohol) intoxication.” On a normal day, he said, Centre LifeLink responds to 18 to 20 calls, so in addition to the State Patty’s Day calls, LifeLink also needed to respond to regular calls, such as for chest pains, respiratory distress and diabetic emergencies. Knable said in addition to the alcohol-related calls, a handful of calls involved drug overdoses. He said due to
HIPAA privacy laws, LifeLink was unable to discuss those calls in detail. The call volume for LifeLink increased from last year. In 2016, the emergency service provider responded to 75 total calls on State Patty’s Day weekend, of which 46 were alcohol-related. Knable explained the procedure for an emergency medical technician that arrives on the scene of an alcohol overdose. “Assuring scene safety is our first priority,” Knable said. “We ensure our safety as well as the patient’s before treatment.” He said EMTs treat the patient’s signs and symptoms — including airway, nausea and vomiting and fluid replacement — then place them on a litter and provide a safe trip to the hospital. “If the patient is conscious and oriented and does not wish to go to the hospital, we will work with them to find a sober friend that will pick them up, take them home and watch them for several hours,” Knable said. “Our staff is well prepared to handle these types of calls,” he continued. “Making sure we had enough staff and ambulances ready to respond was our major preparation activity.” According to The Daily Collegian, the Penn State student newspaper, State College Police responded to more than 215
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CENTRE LIFELINK responded to an increased call volume on the weekend of Feb. 24-26 because of the State Patty’s Day celebrations in State College. incidents during the weekend. Police cited or arrested 17 people for being drunk in public; 22 people for drinking while under the age; and another 19 for carrying open containers of alcohol in public. Police also reported 20 assaults, harassments or domestic dispute calls; and five crashes, including a motorcycle crash
with the driver being under the influence of alcohol. The Gazette sent several email messages and placed numerous phone calls to State College Police Chief John Gardner and the department’s community relations department; however, the correspondence wasn’t returned by press time.
Early school cost estimates put ‘focus on efficiencies’ By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area School Board gave unanimous approval Feb. 27 to the first phase in the planning and design of major renovations and additions at Corl Street and Radio Park elementary schools and construction of a new Houserville Elementary School. Board members approved in November moving ahead with the projects to update the three schools after about seven months of review. Since then, architectural firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates and district administrators have begun the early design planning, with three community forums for feedback held this year and input received from the Citizens Advisory Committee. The next step will be for the board to vote on a 60 percent design plan, scheduled for Monday, May 22. Ed Poprik, district director of physical plant, asked the board to authorize the administration to work with CRA prior to then to find square footage reductions for each project. At the 30 percent estimates, each project is over the initial budget. Poprik said administrators and the design team would “focus on efficiencies, non-dedicated program space ... and any specific areas that may be larger than previous projects.” The early estimates for Corl Street show 53,520 square feet of new construction and 10,190 square feet of renovations, with three classrooms per grade. CRA’s low bid estimate at this stage is $15.9 million, while the initial estimated cost was $15.15 million. After state grants and PlanCon reimbursements, the estimated cost to the district at this point would be $14.69 million. At Radio Park, the 30 percent plans have 49,567 square
feet of new construction and 34,477 square feet of renovations, with three classrooms per grade and a bid alternate for four classrooms per grade. The four classroom bid alternate under the 30 percent plans is estimated by CRA at about $21 million. The initial estimate was $17.24 million. Cost to the district after PlanCon reimbursements would be $17.76 million. For Houserville, which will combine with Lemont Elementary to form a single school for kindergarten through fifth grade, the board previously approved all new construction. The 30 percent plans call for 76,230 square feet of new construction, with three classrooms per grade. CRA estimates the low bid under the early plans at $20.2 million, while the initial estimated cost was $16.65 million. Total district cost after grants and reimbursements would be $17.76 million. Vernon Bock, supervisor of elementary education, said the design team will start by looking at library, gym and other large spaces to see if the plans are consistent with the district’s other elementary schools. Classrooms are being designed to be about 900 square feet, Poprik said, noting that anything under 660 square feet is considered unsuitable and not eligible for state reimbursement. The planned classroom sizes are consistent with other recent elementary projects. Some of the discussion among board members centered on gymnasium size. “We are not building gymnasiums that are specta-
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THE EARLY estimates for Corl Street Elementary School show 53,520 square feet of new construction and 10,190 square feet of renovations, with three classrooms per grade.
tor-grade for competitions,” Poprik said. Adding spectator space would cause a significant cost increase. Poprik said the board would be updated in two weeks on potential square footage reduction, analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of combined cafeterias and gyms, and comparison of space sizes to other district schools. School cost, Page 8
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Life’s journey leads Mary Bunge back to school By MARK BRACKENBURY
memoriescapturedwithacamera.blogspot.com, to which she still posts. Bunge’s journey to South Hills was filled with twists and turns. She grew up on a farm in West Virginia and attended Marshall University. She met her future husband there, left school and started a family after moving to State College in 1964. She worked for General Dynamics for more than 22 years and Murata Electronics for five before leaving to finish her degree at Penn State. After earning her degree and doing an internship at Corning, Bunge was hired at C-COR Electronics in the customer service department before moving on to become a freight coordinator there. She was laid off in November 2002, a result of the post-9/11 economy, she said. But, less than a year later, in June 2003, she was rehired by C-COR in customer service. Arris Corp. bought the company in 2007 and Bunge’s career continued there until she was again laid off in December 2013.
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STATE COLLEGE — When it comes to higher education, Mary Bunge has charted a unique and remarkable course. Bunge earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State in 1994, 14 years after she began taking continuing education classes at night when her sons were teens. She left a full-time job to take day classes for two semesters to complete her Penn State degree, with honors, in business logistics. Twenty-three years, a distinguished career and two grandsons later, Bunge is a full-time student at South Hills School of Business and Technology and still has a thirst for learning. Out of respect, she uses “Mr.” and “Mrs.” when referring to her teachers, “even though they are much younger than I am.” Of her return to the classroom, she said, “Once you get involved in learning, you get addicted to it. Once you find you can do it, you don’t want to stop.” But Bunge did not return to school simply to gain more knowledge for knowledge’s sake. She has a very specific goal.
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Bunge found it difficult to find another job, in part because while she had experience, she lacked skills in the most up-to-date software. But her return to school at South Hills was rather spontaneous. As Bunge describes it, she was driving by the school on Waupeleni Drive one day in September 2015 and a feeling led her to pull into the lot. She never really left. “I just drove by one day and the next week I was sitting in a classroom learning,” she said. “It’s exciting to go to school here, it really is.” Jeff Stachowski, South Hills’ director of outreach who worked with Bunge on the admissions process, said she “brings a work ethic that is just phenomenal.” While like many nontraditional students returning to
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“I would love to work for SATCOM,” she said, referring to the General Dynamics’ supplier of satellite and wireless communications products in State College. To help her achieve that goal, Bunge is enrolled in the Administrative Professional Program at South Hills. She is finishing up her second of seven 12-week terms in the program (one term is an internship), which will help her become fluent in current computer software such as PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft products. As part of a social media class she even created a blog, www.
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AFTER WORKING for decades, raising two sons and earning a bachelor’s degree from Penn State, Mary Bunge is back in school to learn new skills at South Hills School of Business and Technology.
school Bunge was “a little unsure of herself, she goes into every day with her eyes wide open and her mind wide open. You couldn’t wish for a better student.” As for Bunge, she’s enjoying the experience of being back in school. “This is a part of my life I would have never planned,” she said. “One door closes and another opens. This is a door that opened that I never thought about.”
County seeks $100K to repair courthouse retaining walls By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com
BELLEFONTE — Mother Nature and time have taken their toll on the retaining walls flanking the Centre County Courthouse, and county officials are seeking some grant money to repair the damages. Sue Hannegan, assistant director of the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, visited the Centre County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 28 to ask the board to support submitting an application for funding through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants program. She said the grant request is for $100,000. Commissioners supported the request. According to Hannegan, the walls were constructed from stone when the courthouse was built in 1865. The concrete, she believes, was added directly to that brick wall when the courthouse underwent renovations in the 1960s. “We believe the stone walls are still there, but we won’t know exactly what’s there until we start construction,” said Hannegan.
Although both sides are deteriorating, they do not present a danger to the public, she said. Should the grant be awarded, the county would kick in the additional $107,000 for the project, which comes in at an estimated cost of about $207,000. Work would begin on the project sometime in 2018, with work on one side. The other wall would be handled during the 2019 construction season, with full completion of the project by October 2019. In other business, the commissioners: ■ Announced a brochure design contest for SpringBoard, the Bellefonte business incubator. This contest will be open to all Centre County residents. Special electronic hardware needed to design the brochure will be presented to students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and South Hills School of Business and Technology. Non-students interested in the contest can call (814) 355-6700 for more details. ■ Approved a Department of Environmental Protection grant agreement for funds to repair flood-damaged sections of streams at four locations in Centre County. The amount is not to exceed $60,000.
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CENTRE COUNTY officials are seeking a $100,000 grant to repair retaining walls at the courthouse. ■ Renewed a contract with WIT Inc. for the annual maintenance of QlikView software. The contract total is $7,688.07. ■ Renewed a contract between the county and Community Help Centre to
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‘Princess’ remembered for comforting victims at courthouse Special to the Gazette BELLEFONTE — Princess, the beloved furry guardian of children and adult victims at the Centre County Courthouse, passed away Feb. 22, District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller announced. Princess, who was 111⁄2, came to work at the Centre County DA’s Office in January 2010 when Parks Miller took office. She provided companionship and comfort to crime victims, even sitting in the witness box with them while they testified against their assailants. Princess died shortly after arriving at work to provide accompaniment to two young children victims who were to testify that morning in sexual assault cases. Princess suddenly began to show symptoms that required a trip to a veterinarian. It was discovered she had developed a serious medical problem from which she could not recover, according to a press release. Princess was the first such comfort dog for victims utilized on the East Coast. In her lifetime, Princess served more than 400 victims. While she was originally acquired for children, the office quickly realized her skill was invaluable for witnesses of all ages, and she began comforting both adults and children through the court process. When Princess was meeting with victims who would become tearful, she would start to make little empathy cries, with her head resting on their laps as she leaned in to them. Parks Miller said Princess was very happy during her service years in Centre County, and was loved deeply by many. “We thank the wonderful Courthouse employees who treated her like family. We could barely walk to the court-
room without her detouring into offices to receive her ‘special treats’ from special friends,” said Parks Miller in the press release. “Just that morning, she was playing with her puppy sibling before happily arriving to work. She was working only very part-time at this stage of her life.” Princess received her basic obedience skills at The Puppy Program in the State Correctional Institute at Cambridge Springs, an inmate-based program supervised and sponsored by the Canine Partners for Life organization, Cochranville. She was originally trained by a female inmate to be a service dog to help children with disabilities. Afterward, she was assigned to a young boy with physical disabilities. When the boy developed allergies to Princess, CPL had to cease their connection, and the yellow Labrador retriever was re-purposed as a courthouse canine. Victim advocate Faith Schindler was both Princess’s handler and “mom,” according to the release. Schindler worked to obtain Princess and learned to handle her through a partnership with Canine Partners for Life. The first of her kind the East Coast, Princess was an inspiration for visiting counties’ district attorney’s offices that have since either obtained or started the process to obtain comfort dogs. Montgomery County was one such county that acquired its own companion dog after meeting Princess. In 2011, Princess was recognized for her hard work as the honoree at Centre County PAWS’ sixth annual Fur Ball. “Princess was our girl, your girl, everyone’s girl. She spoke to a lot of people without using voice,” said Parks Miller. “We are currently lost without our golden girl around here.”
Mower seeking council seat StateCollege.com STATE COLLEGE — Steve Mower, a retired senior vice president for Thomson Reuters Corp., announced he will seek one of three State College Borough Council seats up for election this year. Mower, a Democrat, said he brings strategic planning, human resources and negotiation experience from a career that started in labor relations as a management representative working with United Autoworkers and UnitSTEVE MOWER ed Steelworkers. He retired as Thomson Reuters senior vice president for human resources operations. “I made a career of listening, negotiating and advocating for people and organizations,” Mower said in a press release. “These skills have prepared me for the role of State College Borough Council member.”
Mower said he wants to build consensus and develop creative solutions to meet the needs of the borough’s neighborhoods, “a thriving downtown and a healthy and equitable partnership with Penn State.” Building a vision for future growth in the area will be an important role for council members, he said. “Growth isn’t just about foresight and conscientious planning,” he said. “It’s about people, and how each decision will impact all of us: residents, students, local businesses and our partners.” He added that he wants to have open communication with and input from residents in considering borough resources such as police, zoning and public works. Mower lived in State College as a child and returned to the area in 2005. He is on the board of the College Heights Neighborhood Association and is a member of the Neighborhood Coalition Budget Committee. Mower is the second candidate to announce a borough council run. Current council member Evan Myers, also a Democrat, announced in February that he will seek a second term.
Crowl named interim leader of Discovery Space Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space Children’s Science Museum announced the appointment of Michele Crowl as interim executive director. Crowl assumed her new role on Feb. 23, replacing Allayn Beck, according to a press release from Leadership Centre County. Crowl recently completed her Ph.D. at Penn State in science education. Her work focused on the ways in which informal science educators teach astronomy to preschool-age children. She earned a Master of Science in science education from Oregon State University and her Bachelor of Science from Penn State in astronomy and astrophysics. Crowl also serves as the co-chair of the STEM Committee for AAUW State College Branch. Originally from Hollidaysburg, Crowl joined the efforts to open Discovery Space in January 2011 as a volunteer. Since that time she has leveraged her experiences with museums in Oregon and Florida to build educational offerings for visitors to the museum and for children in their schools throughout Centre County.
“Having been with the organization since before the doors were even open, I have had the pleasure of helping Discovery Space grow with the families who visit,” said Crowl. “There’s incredible potential for this organization, in large part due to past and present staff and a community who understands the value of science enrichment activities outside of school walls. I look forward to continuing to grow our partnerships and our reach.” Aaron Spak, president of the board, said, “We extend our gratitude to outgoing executive director Allayn Beck for her 4.5 years of leadership and welcome interim executive director, Dr. Michele Crowl, who will lead Discovery Space in a time of growth and excitement. In 2002, the concept of a hands-on children’s museum was envisioned by the Downtown State College Improvement District and a community group. This vision has become a reality, and since then we have been extending our reach and expanding science based learning opportunities for children in our region. Michele brings valuable experience from working in other museums and a demonstrated passion for Discovery Space. We are happy to have her expand her leadership role.”
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PRINCESS, Centre County Courthouse’s resident canine victim/ witness advocate, passed away Feb. 22. Princess is pictured here last fall with Faith Schindler, Centre County victim/witness coordinator, and District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller.
The DA’s office plans to continue providing companion animals for both adult and child victims of crime, and had already initiated the process to obtain a new dog when Princess began her semi-retirement several months ago.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed the week of March 5 through 11 as “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week” in Centre County. Pictured, from left, are Commissioner Mark Higgins; Sharon O’Keiff-Fusco, senior development manager with the Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and commissioners Michael Pipe and Steve Dershem.
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Music fest to bring John Legend, The Roots to Penns Cave By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
CENTRE HALL — A new three-day summer music festival will bring a lineup of big-name acts to Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. The inaugural Karoondinha Music and Arts Festival will take place Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23. Organizers announced the first wave of artists scheduled to perform, including John Legend, Odesza, The Roots, Chromeo, Alessia Cara and X Ambassadors. The multistage camping festival is the work of sister and brother Kaleena and Paul Rallis, who grew up working at Penn’s Cave, their family’s business. The siblings have worked in the entertainment industry for the past decade and wanted to create a destination event for the region, according to a press release. In addition to the music, the festival will offer cave, wildlife and off-roading tours, along with art installations, daily workshops and gourmet food on the 1600-
acre cave and park grounds. A kickoff party will be held the night of Thursday, July 20. The festival takes its name from what the Seneca tribe called Penns Valley and the Penn’s Cave area — Karoondinha (pronounced “ka-roon-din-ha”) meaning “the land of shining waters.” The Karoondinha Festival will partner with two local nonprofit organizations, Wildlife for Everyone and The Bestwick Foundation. Wildlife for Everyone supports wildlife habitats, scientific research and education, youth education and land preservation. The Bestwick Foundation distributes funds to local families who are struggling to fight cancer and other hardships. Three-day general admission and VIP passes are on sale at www.karoondinha. com. General admission passes are $249 and VIP passes are $599. Tickets include a 20-by-20 campsite that can accommodate up to six people and one vehicle. Separate RV parking also will be available. Children 2 and younger will be admitted free.
“I WANT the people to know that I am accessible and available to meet with them to discuss the issues that are most important to them.” U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson
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VISITORS TO a town hall meeting on Penn State campus Feb. 25 filled a lecture hall in the Forum, and signs asking for U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” attention and whereabouts were displayed throughout the event. Thompson, from page 1
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THE INAUGURAL Karoondinha Music and Arts Festival will take place July 21 to 23 at Penns Cave and Wildlife Park.
Municipalities to get $5.5M for roads By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
Centre County municipalities will receive a combined $5.5 million for road maintenance and improvement projects through Pennsylvania’s Municipal Liquid Fuels Program, PennDOT announced Feb. 27. The funds are part of a statewide distribution of $466.2 million in payments from liquid fuels taxes allocated to municipalities for expenses like road repaving and snow removal. “The funds received through liquid fuels payments are critical to the preservation and improvement of our vast network of locally maintained roads,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “They are essential to communities for the upkeep of these vital connections to the state highway and bridge network.”
State College will receive the highest payment in Centre County with $925,656. That is slightly more than the projected $906,000 in the 2017 borough budget. Last year State College received $884,468. The payments to other Centre Region municipalities and what they received last year: ■ Ferguson Township — $590,461 ($560,465 in 2016) ■ Patton Township — $468,100 ($447,348 in 2016) ■ College Township — $321,313 ($305,562 in 2016) ■ Harris Township — $180,797 ($171,975 in 2016) ■ Halfmoon Township — $114,625 ($109,568 in 2016) Outside of the Centre Region, Spring Township had the highest payment at $269,527.
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an alarm.” CONSTITUENT MEETINGS “Our democracy is being threatened Thompson defended his position that and Representative Thompson is AWOL,” he is very accessible to the constituents of said Werner. “Whether you are a Demthe district in a written statement to the ocrat, Republican, independent, Green Gazette. Party, Libertarian, we must all stand to“It’s clear this was a failed attempt to gether and take back our democracy.” misrepresent the level of engagement I Werner said he was concerned with the have with constituents,” Thompson said. Trump administration limiting the media. “I want the people to know that I am ac“Eliminating the free press is the first cessible and available to meet with them step to a dictatorship,” said Werner, quotto discuss the issues that are most importing Sen. John McCain. “Where is Conant to them. gressman Thompson “In 2016 alone, defending our free press and our constitu- “OUR DEMOCRACY is being I hosted more than constituent tional guarantee. Will threatened and Representative 1,000 meetings in 16 counhe always be a Trump Thompson is AWOL.” ties,” he continued. ‘yes-man’?” “These meetings are Kelli Hoover said David Werner, to sit down at the table she is constantly worrying about global meeting attendee and find out how we can solve problems.” warming and said she Steve Miller, chaircouldn’t understand man of the Centre County GOP Leaderwhy Thompson would vote to allow coal ship Team, said “GT Thompson is probdebris to be dumped into Pennsylvania ably one of the hardest working people in streams. the whole world. This is a man who always “Remember when our streams were all makes himself available to constituents.” orange. Look how that had an impact on Miller said the congressman regularly our area,” she said. “That’s what it was accommodates constituents of the dislike in Pennsylvania for a long time, and it trict, and noted that him not attending took a long time to get better. Now, we’re the gathering was not because he doesn’t going backwards.” care about what the people of the district She said the United States is behind think, but rather because he had prior several other countries in the production commitments. of solar panels and wind turbines. “It’s not up to anyone but us to deter“We need to get our act together, and mine when and where a town hall meetyou’re not doing your job,” said Hoover. ing will be held,” said Miller, “and it will Following dozens more comments and not be dictated by his opposition.” questions from constituents, Friedenberg said a recorded copy of the event will be Police blotter, from page 2 at a speed of 92 mph in a 70 mph zone at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 25 on Interstate 99, near the Port Matilda exit.
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several local companies, she was able to create the first prototype of the device. “It was really exciting to get to that point,� said McCulloch. “It was all happening so fast.� The technology she created allows people with communication limitations to wear a device that can be used to navigate through audible menus to convey thoughts. She said because most people with CP also are limited with their mobility, she had to come up with designs to fit the needs of every patient. Her devices
PROJECT VIVE
McCulloch returned to the states and immediately enrolled in the biomedical program at Penn State University. Her work began almost immediately as she began the initial steps in creating Project Vive. She gained the patent for her invention as a freshman. Her work continued after her May 2016 graduation at the Penn State Launchbox business incubator site. With the help of
Manager, from page 1 Kunkle is “an excellent manager and brings a knowledge of the township from 32 years of experience — you can’t replace that,� he said. “We’re really financially in very solid shape and have been as long as I’ve been involved, due to his leadership and very careful budgeting.� While Kunkle is retiring from the township manager position, he is not calling it a career. Kunkle said he has another job lined up, although he declined to discuss it at this time. “I’m just thinking that it’s time for a change — a few less night meetings, hopefully,� he said. His last day in the office will be Friday, May 26. Kunkle told the board late last year of his plans to retire, Miller said. The next town manager will need a “certain degree of experience� and the ability to work with “a really broad range of people and roles,� from residents to township staff to board members, Miller said.
CONSULTANT HIRED
The township has hired GovHR USA, an executive recruitment firm based in the Chicago area, to help with the search. The firm’s consultant has already met with some residents chosen by township supervisors to get input on what the township should be looking for in its next manager. The manager position will be advertised both nationally and regionally. Miller said he is expecting “plenty of local interest.� There are some advantages to having a candidate with local knowledge who is experienced with Pennsylvania municipal law, he said, but the credentials a national candidate might bring also are appealing. The consultant will do the initial screening, with a smaller number being interviewed by the board of supervisors and meeting with senior staff, Miller said. While details of the hiring process were still being worked out with the consultant, Miller said he also an-
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include gloves and eyeglasses, as well as special fits for legs, feet and elbows. These devices allow patients to navigate pre-programmed menus to select the words or phrases they want to convey. These chosen sounds are then amplified through an electronic box with a speaker, all hooked into Bluetooth technology. “What makes it really neat is that the menus are customizable so people can get the words they need into the menus,� she said. “If the words or phrases aren’t
ticipated more public input before a candidate is chosen. The starting salary range is up to $110,000, depending on qualifications and experience, and full salary range extends to $124,200, according to a posting for the position on GovHR USA’s jobs board. The posting lists an application deadline of Friday, March 24. The posting notes that the township has about 68 employees and a budget of about $20 million.
STEVE MILLER
MANAGING GROWTH
The township has seen an enormous amount of growth since Kunkle became manager in 1985, but he has done an excellent job of balancing that growth with the community’s rural component, Miller said. While the township had the capacity to absorb rapid growth for a couple of decades, in the past decade more attention has been focused on limiting the areas of town that can be developed, Kunkle said. Managing growth going forward is going to be a key challenge for township leaders, he added. “It will take some very careful planning and thinking from a development and financial standpoint,� he said. Kunkle said he is proud to have worked with a staff of dedicated professionals. “A lot of things that have been accomplished in the township to their credit,� adding that he has also worked with some “terrific elected officials.� He credited term limits in the township with giving more citizens the opportunity to participate in representative government.
Asked to look back on his proudest achievements in the position, Kunkle spoke of his role in helping establish Tom Tudek Memorial Park in the 1990s. Kunkle worked with Robert and Elsie Tudek, who gifted land for the park in honor of their late son, Tom. The township worked with the state to acquire additional land in what is now an 89-acre park that features community gardens, a dog park, a play area with equipment, a basketball court, pavilions, tennis courts, a 1.3-mile perimeter path and baseball and soccer fields. The Tom Tudek Memorial Trust helps support the park. Kunkle also noted the township’s 2016 ranking by Niche.com as the third-best place to live in Pennsylvania, and the 12th best in the United States. That Pennsylvania ranking is also noted in the township’s job posting.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
According to the posting, the position requires a master’s degree in public administration, public policy or a related field and five years “of progressively responsible municipal experience in a community of similar size and complexity, including town-gown experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the skills and abilities to perform the work.� Additionally, “candidates must have the proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and possess knowledge of public personnel and finance methods and procedures. Experience with managing growth and navigating the public conversation related to balancing growth is highly desired. Ability to express ideas effectively in written and oral form is also required. Familiarity with the Pennsylvania laws that govern municipalities is highly desired.�
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Man captured in county Open house set for Port after slaying in Connecticut Matilda bridge project By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
BENNER TOWNSHIP — Police were working to return Oscar Hernandez, who was being held at the Centre County Correctional Facility, to Bridgeport, Conn., where he is the suspect in the murder of his child’s mother and the stabbing of another woman. Hernandez allegedly attacked the two women early Feb. 24 then fled with his daughter, 6-year-old Aylin Sophia Hernandez. After a multi-state Amber Alert was issued, Pennsylvania State Police spotted Hernandez’s car on I-99 northbound in Centre County. A high-speed pursuit, which police said reached 125 mph, ended just before noon with Hernandez crashing into a tractor-trailer, causing two state police cruisers to crash in a chain-reaction, near the Shiloh Road exit in Benner Township. Aylin Hernandez was found to be safe and sustained minor injuries in the crash. She was being returned to family in Connecticut, according to the Hartford Courant. Oscar Hernandez was treated for injuSchool cost, from page 3 Board member Scott Fozard said the 30 percent plans are a step in the process, but are not final and do not tie the board to specific details. “All we’re saying is, we approve where we are,” he said. “It allows the design team to move forward with the priorities we set for them.” After the scheduled 60 percent plan vote in May, the next step will be to approve final designs Monday, Sept. 25, and award bids Monday, Nov. 13. Construction would begin in January 2018 with a goal of opening for the 2019-20 school year.
TOBACCO POLICY UPDATE
The board approved revisions to the
ries and was being held as a fugitive from justice. He was arraigned before District Judge Thomas Jordan on numerous charges related to the police pursuit, including felony charges of fleeing law enforcement and endangering the welfare OSCAR of a child, four misHERNANDEZ demeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person and four motor vehicle violations. Bridgeport Police have a warrant for Hernandez’s arrest in the death of Nidia Gonzalez, 26, and the stabbing of another woman who has not been identified and is expected to survive. The Connecticut Post reported that in November 2013 Hernandez was deported to his native El Salvador after being convicted of assault, threatening and reckless endangerment stemming from a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend at the time in Stamford, Conn. student policy on the use of tobacco on school grounds. The revisions add vaping and any other tobacco-related products to the list of prohibited products. It had already prohibited cigars, cigarettes, pipes and smokeless tobacco.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE
The board authorized the district to advertise for bid a number of summer maintenance and repair projects at various properties, totaling $1.89 million. The projects are identified in the physical plant five-year capital improvement plan, and include $400,000 for driveway and parking lot paving at Mount Nittany Middle School.
Special to the Gazette PORT MATILDA — The community is invited to a public open house regarding the replacement of the Route 3040/ Alternate Route 220 (East Plank Road) bridge, spanning Laurel Run, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced. The project is included in PennDOT’s Rapid Bridge Replacement Project. The open house will be focused on information including the construction schedule and traffic changes that are planned to take effect while the bridge is being re-
placed. The open house will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the Port Matilda Borough Office, 400 S. High St. Representatives from Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners will be available to discuss the bridge projects and answer questions. Construction plans will be on display for reference. A letter announcing the start of construction will be mailed out two weeks in advance to all project stakeholders. Residents will be given the opportunity to sign up as a project stakeholder the night of the open house.
Ex-Beta Theta Pi members must vacate fraternity house By ELISSA HILL StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The 39 former members of Beta Theta Pi who live in the fraternity house at 222 N. Burrowes St. must move out after Penn State revoked the fraternity’s recognition following the death of student Timothy Piazza. Though surrounded by the University Park campus, the Beta Theta Pi house is privately owned and on private property. Penn State is working with the fraternity’s alumni board, which owns the house, to offer the former members on-campus housing for the remainder of the spring semester, according to university spokeswoman Lisa Powers. The students’ Housing and Food Services contracts will begin Wednesday, March 15. Powers said it is her understanding the alumni board/landlord will allow the students to remain in the house until then. Piazza died Feb. 4 at Hershey Medical
Center as a result of traumatic injuries suffered when he fell down the basement steps at the fraternity house Feb. 2. He fell at about 11 p.m., but paramedics were not called until 10:49 a.m. the following day. Authorities have not said what Piazza’s reported condition was in the hours after the fall. State College Police said Piazza was intoxicated at the time of the fall and was one of 14 fraternity pledges present at the house for a bid acceptance ceremony. Investigators are looking at what role excessive alcohol consumption and hazing played. University officials said the revocation of recognition for the fraternity at Penn State will last for “no less than” five years and may continue permanently after that. Members of the fraternity were immediately stripped of recognition in the Greek community at Penn State. The national fraternity also revoked Penn State’s Beta Theta Pi chapter charter.
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Regardless of age, drivers take risks By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about the rising number of millennials who never bother to learn how to drive. They’re the first generation of Americans since automobiles rolled off the assembly lines of Detroit to have no interest in the teenage ritual of securing driver’s licenses. In an age of Uber, more efficient mass transit options and even the promise of autonomous cars, this may not be a big deal. If millennials want to lessen their carbon footprint by slacking their lust for buying and owning cars, more power to them. The problem, as they say, is more with those who do drive. According to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in a survey of 2,511 millennial drivers, 88.4 percent between 19 and 24 admit to texting while driving. Drivers between 16 and 18 are at 69.3 percent. The stupidity and recklessness doesn’t stop there. Millennial drivers also admit to running red lights even if they could have stopped safely, and speeding in both highway and non-highway situations. Attitudes are almost as bad as actions. Twelve percent of millennials surveyed said they don’t believe there’s anything wrong with going 10 mph above the posted speed limit in a school zone. Only 5 percent of non-millennials try to justify such behavior. In 2015, the number of U.S. traffic deaths rose 7 percent from the previous year to 35,092. This represents the biggest one-year increase in half a century. Millennials with their distracted driving habits, unfortunately, are a big part of that deadly mix. It isn’t just a problem for millennials. Seventy-five percent of those aged 40-59 admitted to driving just as recklessly as millennials. Those between 60 and 74 admitted to driving as poorly as their young counterparts 67.3 percent of the time. The over 75-year-old drivers had a slightly higher rate at 69.1 percent. None of this is acceptable. The parody of an old person screaming at young people usually involves an old man standing on his porch shaking his fist at the neighborhood kids and saying: “Get off my lawn.” That cliché isn’t appropriate here because millennials and non-millennials are both guilty of violating their civic responsibilities and putting us all in danger while behind the wheel.
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Little town, big high-rises H&M stores. That monstrosity can With my oldest home from South be seen from campus and from other Carolina for the weekend, we spent points in town because of its height. a wonderful morning stopping at Next to what we used to call Skull fraRothrock coffee for a smoothie after ternity house (the site of taking yoga together. She the former Canyon Pizza) hasn’t been home for a year. sits an empty lot which “Let’s go through downwill be the site of another town,” she said. Thinking it high-rise building. Some might be interesting to see of those neighbors, inif the rainy cool Saturday cluding the Skull memmeant fewer State Patty revbers, are raising concerns elers, we headed downtown about visual obstructions to cruise the lap around with the planned building. Beaver Avenue to College Circle back toward Avenue. College Avenue (around Hearing the reactions the detour), and you see from a person who grew up the site that used to be in State College, attended Kildare’s as one enters Penn State and left for the town from the east. Plans world beyond Centre Counfor a high-rise apartment ty just about two years ago Patty Kleban, and a street-level grocery offered some new perspec- who writes for store are underway for that tive. StateCollege.com, site. Continue down Col“Wow. State College is is an instructor lege Avenue, and we came starting to feel like a small at Penn State, mother of three almost full circle to the incity.” tersection of Atherton and “Who is going to live in and a community College and the proposed all of these new high-rises?” volunteer. She is a site of yet another highI felt like the proverbial Penn State alumna who lives with her rise — this one taking out frog who’s been put in a pot family in Patton the buildings that house of cool water with the tem- Township. Her West College Realty, Caliperature gradually going views and opinions fornia Tortilla, Zola, Goldup. How many of us are ig- do not necessarily noring the changes to our reflect those of Penn en Wok, and sadly, the two older houses on the corlittle town just as the frog State. ner. The beautiful flower who can’t quite figure out beds that always make waiting on why the water is getting warmer? Atherton Street heading north a little Will we notice when it starts getmore pleasant will likely go too. ting too hot and our way of life is no Who will be renting all of this longer what we are used to and what space? we value? We’ve been promised that enrollWe counted four major high rises ment at Penn State is being managed under construction or proposed for with little or no plans to increase sites within the Beaver Avenue and undergraduate numbers. Last year’s College Avenue circuit. hitch, partially attributed to the new The Metropolitan looms as one records system LionPath, created an pulls into town from North Atherexception to the rule for incoming ton, with parking space at street level freshmen but enrollment is reportand some retail space under a very edly staying the same at University tall apartment building. A few short Park. blocks after turning on to Beaver, we Rising tuition costs, along with see the Hyatt Place/Target high-rise proposed increases in room and which will soon have hotel and some board fees, may mean that fewer residences above the Target and
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state and regional high school students are applying for college. It may mean that online degrees or programs and majors closer to home are becoming the more affordable option. In the meantime, the folks who deal with on-campus housing are renovating and updating the old dorms and building new ones. We heard last year at freshman orientation that the plans for the next eight years includes building new dorms (as we are seeing now on Park Avenue and last year in South Halls) or renovating old dorms to modernize and expand capacity. If enrollment is projected to stay the same or go down and the World Campus numbers are growing, who is going to be living in all of these new spaces? Are any of these new spaces being designed for workforce housing or for the young professional market (such that it is in Happy Valley) who are basically squeezed out by big city rents that only groups of student sardined into shared bedroom space can afford? It goes beyond that. Is anyone looking at the big picture to see what all of this development is going to do to the “landscape” of State College? Does anyone care about the disruption of the small-town feel that defines State College? I’m not a big person for government thwarting business development through regulations. However, I think that there needs to be more discussion about how high is too high on College or Beaver. Just because we can, does that mean we should? What is going to happen to our little town? Will anyone over the age of 21 or families with children or our retired community want to go downtown? How and when did this loss of our way of life start to happen? Sometimes we need a fresh set of eyes to see what the rest of us are missing.
Keep rule on firearm restrictions By The Philadelphia Inquirer In the midst of all the palace intrigue coming out of the White House, the Republican-controlled Congress found time to eliminate an Obama administration rule enacted to prevent people with severe mental problems from buying a gun. President Trump, a strong backer of the National Rifle Association, was expected to sign the measure that voids a rule the Obama administration issued in December to prohibit gun purchases by people who are who are unable to work due to severe mental impairment and can’t manage their own Social Security benefits. The rule impacted about 75,000 people. Republicans argued that the Second Amendment rights of mentally troubled individuals must be protected. Some Democrats fearing re-election opposition voted for the measure as well, proving that at least
hypocrisy in Washington is bipartisan. Every mass shooting evokes calls for Congress to strengthen gun laws, but the calls fall mostly on deaf ears. A Virginia Tech student who shot and killed 32 people on campus before killing himself in 2007 had purchased a gun after a Virginia court had ruled he was a danger to himself. President George W. Bush subsequently signed a measure that bolstered the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. After a mentally ill man massacred 20 first-graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, a visibly upset Obama pushed for stronger gun measures that would strengthen the 2007 law, but he was unable to get any major legislation passed. Obama said a mass shooting that left 49 people dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando last June underscored the need for gun reform. Republican senators said Obama’s rule stigmatizes people
with mental disabilities. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., pointed out that “someone who can’t literally deposit their own paycheck probably can’t, or likely can’t, responsibly own and protect a gun.” But Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, insisted that the Obama rule was “flawed beyond repair.” Research shows only about 4 percent of violence nationally can be attributed to the mentally ill. But some of the same Republicans carrying water for the NRA who insisted that addressing mental illness was more important to reducing mass shootings than tougher gun laws now insist that people deemed mentally incapable of making other important personal decisions should be allowed to buy a gun. During his campaign, Trump often shifted any discussion of gun control to mental health, which he said Washington had largely ignored. If he voids the Obama rule, it will be clear that his campaign rhetoric was just hot air.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Interactive health apps helpful, but watch the tone By MATT SWAYNE Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Just like real doctors and nurses, online health tools with good — but controlled — communication skills can promote healthier lifestyles, according to researchers. However, if their tone is conversational, these tools may lull users into a false sense of comfort. In a study, people who experienced a back-and-forth interaction with an online health risk assessment website were more likely to follow the health behaviors suggested by the tool, according to S. Shyam Sundar, Penn State distinguished professor of communications and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory. “This shows that delivering information on health risks through dialogue can help users get engaged with the tool and may positively affect their health,� said Sundar. “In general, it speaks to the design of interactive delivery of health information that it is not only engaging, but also inspiring.� The researchers, who presented their findings in the current issue of Human Communication Research, suggest that
the display of interconnected questions and answers promotes a feeling of contingency and that leads to better engagement with the site. Better engagement, then, may increase the likelihood that the user will adopt strategies for better health. “When you are having this back-andforth interaction with a system, you are having a conversation with that system,� said Sundar. “We think that interactivity has been achieved when the system’s output is contingent on the user’s input in a continuous threaded way.� Although the back-and-forth feel of a conversation could lead to improved health intentions, a more conversational tone in the messages may make users feel less susceptible to health risks such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to Sundar, who worked with Saraswathi Bellur, assistant professor of communication, University of Connecticut. The study found that when the online tool used short phrases, such as “Mmhmm� and “Go on� to promote an informal conversational tone, users felt less susceptible to health risks, according to Bellur.
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“This conversational tone may make them warm and fuzzy, but that’s not what you want to do with a health assessment tool,� Bellur said. “If you want people to stand up and take action, this type of friendly turn-taking softens the effect. However, if the goal of the interaction is to promote a sense of comfort among individuals, the same conversational tone strategy could work well, with the online tool acting like a virtual coach and providing reassurance,� she added. The researchers suggest that as more people become frustrated with the lack of face-to-face interaction with their doctors, patients may be more willing to try online health assessments and applications. In 2012, 61 percent of people said they were dissatisfied with the time doctors spent talking with patients, according to a poll conducted by National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health. “We are seeing a growth in e-medicine,� Sundar said. “People are trying to compensate for this lack of face-to-face time with doctors by using online tools, which are becoming increasingly conversational.� The design of these e-health tools need not be highly sophisticated, according to the researchers. “A simple instant-message-like feature that enables a dialogue between
the user and the system is sufficient to evoke rich perceptions of interactivity, which, in turn, could favorably influence health behaviors and attitudes,� said Bellur. “Therein lies the power of interactive health tools.� The researchers recruited 172 undergraduate students to take part in the study. Participants were assigned to one of six versions of a health-risk assessment website. The sites were designed to have either low, medium or high interactivity, with either conversational or no conversational tone. Participants took part in a question-and-answer session delivered through the website’s instant messaging interface. The low-interactivity site did not display any signs or visual cues that there was an ongoing interaction between the user and the system. The medium-interactivity site visually called out the user’s response in a box titled “Your response.� In the high-interactivity condition, the system referred to the user’s previous answers by displaying “Previously, you mentioned� or “Earlier, you reported� following his or her answers. Websites with more conversational tones added phrases such as “Let’s move onto the next question� and “OK, let’s talk about exercise� during the question-and-answer session. The U.S. National Science Foundation supported this work.
Local hospitalist earns designation STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced that Dr. Daniel Lin, a hospitalist with Mount Nittany Physician Group, recently earned the Fellow in Hospital Medicine designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine. The FHM designation demonstrates core values of leadership, teamwork and quality improvement, according to the society. Current hospitalists achieve the designation through a strong commitment to their specialty and by representing its core mission of improving care for hospitalized patients, Mount Nittany Health said in a press release. “Dan’s achievement is an example for all of us in hospital medicine to continue to work hard to make ourselves be the best practitioners that we can be in our
field, affording our patients the most current and appropriate medical care,� said Dr. Thomas Covaleski, physician division lead, Mount Nittany Physician Group Hospitalist Program. Lin received his medical degree from DANIEL LIN Fujian Medical University in Fujian, China, and his doctor of philosophy from Oulu University, Oulu, Finland. After completion of his doctorate, he completed his nephrology research Designation, Page 11
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Proper exercise can improve grip strength By RUTH SNYDER Special to the Gazette
Have you ever shaken the hand of a coal miner or a carpenter? You may find they have strong — sometimes even crushing — handshakes. This is due to years of working with their hands and forearms, creating good grip strength. And, why are the best “American Ninja Warriors” also rock climbers? They, too, have good grip strength, not just with their hands, but also with their fingers. There are three different types of grip strength: ■ With the pinch grip, you pinch an object between your fingers and thumb. The fingers are mostly extended and rely greatly on the musculature around the thumb joint. ■ A crush grip is used when you wrap your hand around an object, such as a drinking glass. The fingers are generally flexed and there is little to no reliance on thumb strength. ■ The support grip is used when you hold or carry an object, such as a bucket, for a long period of time. All three grips work your flexor muscles in the closing of your grip. To maintain equal balance in your grip, it is important to work the opposing muscles, which are the extensors that work the opening of your grip. Both your finger extension and wrist extension are important to maintain a good muscle balance and grip strength. For example, opening up your hand and extending your fingers in a stretch position works your extensors. Maintaining a good muscular balance in your hand and wrist will help to prevent hand injuries such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Many times, these occur because of overuse in a certain position, which can cause a muscular imbalance. Grip strength is important for athletes, especially a wrestler when holding on to an opponent or a ball player when catching or throwing a ball. Most athletes, whether holding on to a ball, a hockey stick or parallel bars, depend on their grip strength for a good performance. Everyone can benefit from grip strength. Have you ever caught yourself while falling? Having good grip strength can prevent many falls from happening. Here are some ways to improve your grip strength: ■ Take a plate or a thin object and pinch it between your fingers and thumb. Hold for a minute, or see how long you can hold it. This works your pinch grip. Perform this exercise two times a week. Use a weight heavy enough to challenge your pinch grip strength. ■ To work your forearms for a better crush grip, perform wrist curls using dumbbells. Hold dumbbells in your hands resting over your knees and slowly roll your dumbbells in your hands up and down about 20 times. Do forward curls with hands up and reverse curls with hands down. Normally, you can do more weight with forward wrist curls than reverse wrist curls, but it is important to work both the forward and reverse motion to maintain muscular balance. This works both your flexor and extensor muscles. ■ Barbell wrist curls are similar to dumbbell wrist curls. They are performed the same way in the forward and reverse positions about 20 times each, two times per week. ■ Another exercise to work your forearms is wrist rolls. Use a bar with a weight attached on a string and then roll the weight up and down. Perform wrist rolls one or two times, both in the forward and reverse positions, two times a week.
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Be alert to signs of a serious eating disorder JENNIFER SEIDENBERG
Dr. Jennifer Seidenberg is a pediatrician specializing in eating disorders with Penn State Medical Group, located at 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 101, State College.
Parents face many food-related battles as their children grow up, from the toddler who eats vegetables only when they are cut into shapes, to the adolescent who prefers chips and video games to the family dinner table. Most of these battles are temporary and harmless. However, at times, parents may need to turn to medical professionals for help when a clinical eating disorder is suspected, even if the child is not underweight or overweight. When left untreated, anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders can lead to life-threatening physical and psychological consequences.
TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS
Most eating disorders fall into four main categories and are not always as easily identifiable as one might believe: ■ Anorexia Individuals with anorexia view themselves as overweight, even when they are dangerously underweight. They often use extreme methods to lose weight, such as severely limiting calories, exercising excessively, vomiting after eating or using laxatives. ■ Bulimia Individuals who are bulimic might appear to be normal weight or even overweight. However, bulimia involves eating large amounts of food in a short time and
then trying to purge the excess calories by vomiting, excessive exercise or using laxatives. ■ Binge-eating disorder Individuals who binge-eat might be normal weight, overweight or obese. Binge-eating is similar to bulimia in that it involves eating large amounts of food, even after the person is full. However, binges are not followed by purges. ■ Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Individuals living with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder often fear eating. Eating food in general or foods with specific tastes, smells, etc., is often avoided. Typically, this fear is caused by a previous incident of choking or an allergic reaction.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Although eating disorders can occur at any age, they are much more common during the teens and early 20s, especially among females. It’s important for parents to understand the signs of eating disorders so they can take action before health changes become dangerous. Signs and symptoms can vary depending on the eating disorder involved, but might include: ■ Constantly feeling cold due to loss of body fat ■ Hair falling out ■ Disruption of the menstrual cycle ■ Decreased energy ■ Increased exercise ■ Sudden dietary changes, such as becoming vegan ■ Unusual behavior at the family dinner table, such as cutting food into very small bites, hiding food under a napkin or eating very slowly ■ Food missing from the pantry ■ Leaving the table immediately after eating ■ Tooth decay, due to repeated vomiting
■ Knuckle abrasions from inducing vomiting ■ Withdrawing from friends and activities ■ Things being out of place in the bathroom, such as a toothbrush taken into the shower to induce vomiting Parents who are concerned that their child could have an eating disorder should alert the child’s primary care provider before an office visit, so the doctor is ready with appropriate questions and exams. This is important, because a child or teenager with an eating disorder typically tries to hide the problem behavior from everyone, including medical professionals.
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Once an eating disorder is diagnosed, the doctor can treat and monitor the physical ramifications of the disorder, which could include constipation, electrolyte imbalance, heart arrhythmia, acid reflux and decreased bone density. In most cases, the pediatrician also refers the family to other providers, such as a counselor, dietician or psychotherapist. Most patients can be treated on an outpatient basis, using a team approach. Another option is intensive outpatient therapy, which might involve several evenings each week with meals and individual or group therapy. Physicians usually turn to inpatient treatment only when a patient’s health is at immediate risk, such as when weight has fallen dangerously low. Parents and children alike should remember that the road to recovery can be long and often has bumps along the way. The earlier the diagnosis, though, the better the chance of recovery, especially among adolescents. For more information about eating disorders, visit the National Association of Eating Disorders website at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
Centre Countians continue to battle obesity-related diseases CONNIE COUSINS
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors National Nutrition Month every March. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. There are similar messages surrounding Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, which will be celeConnie Cousins brated Wednesday, covers a wide March 8. variety of events in Lynn Parker Klees, Centre County for senior instructor in the Centre County the Department of Gazette. Email her Nutritional Sciences at ccous67@gmail. at Penn State, noted com. that every three years, Mount Nittany Health conducts a needs assessment for the community. “The largest problems related to nutrition in our community continue to be diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease at all ages,” said Klees.
Klees, who has a master’s degree in nutrition and is a registered dietitian nutritionist, a licensed dietitian nutritionist and a certified dietitian educator, pointed out a program that is working to change the nutrition culture in Centre County. Centre Moves is a community-based organization working with its partner organizations to change the culture to one more focused on health through increased opportunities for exercise and improved nutritional choices. In this way, people can learn to manage and prevent diabetes and obesity-related diseases. For more information on this program, visit www.centremoves.org or the Centre Moves page on Facebook Klees noted that many people eat out frequently, and fruits and vegetables are often lacking on potluck tables, and even in some restaurants. It also is important to know how much added sugar is in food and beverages. “We are hardwired to prefer sweets, so if we are constantly given the choice to eat something we perceive as delicious, it is hard to continually turn it down,” said Klees. She does not advocate cutting out all desserts, but said that our culture needs to change to include healthy choices at our events.
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Portion size is an area where many could benefit from cutting down. We are served much more than we need when eating out, and it has been suggested to use smaller plates at home as a way of reducing the amount we eat. Regarding seniors, Klees said the elder population, who become less active and may have less of an appetite, present their own dilemmas in nutrition. “They still need to have protein twice a day and they should find ways to include some fruits and vegetables, whether canned or frozen,” said Klees. “Smoothies are one way to tempt the palate and not appear to present as much challenge to someone with little appetite.” If smaller appetites have led to unwanted weight loss, Klees suggested what she calls layering. Instead of plain toast, add peanut butter and then add honey or jam for an extra calorie boost. Small snacks throughout the day often work well. Calories can also be raised through beverages. “For someone struggling with low appetite and energy, the best suggestion is probably to work with a registered dietitian to individualize a plan. This is the same answer for other nutrition problems also,” she said. Registered dietitian Paige Whitmire ed-
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Penns Valley Thespians to present ‘Sound of Music’ By SAM STITIZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — “The Sound of Music” will be heard in Spring Mills when the Penns Valley High School Thespians perform the classic musical at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, in the school auditorium. The musical is being directed by Penns Valley band director Darris DeRemer. Phil Stattel directs the pit orchestra, which is composed of student and adult musicians from the community. Kathy Black serves as costume director, and Nicole Goodman is the show’s choreographer. DeRemer said the musical is similar to the beloved 1965 movie, and features 19 songs, including some that were not included in the film. He is pleased with the efforts of the student cast members. “It’s a big undertaking. We keep picking big shows, but we have a really excellent cast,” he said. “The kids are very hardworking, and that makes it doable.” DeRemer said modern technology is being employed in the production. Some background vocal music is being recorded by the cast and the recordings will be played back as backup for soloists. Wireless microphones that broadcast to speakers are being used to clearly capture the main characters’ dialogue and singing, and projectors are employed for some background scenery. Other sets are being fabricated by the high school’s advanced art students, led by art teacher Stephanie Ripka. “The fine detail painting (of the sets) is designed to really bring them to life and draw you in,” said DeRemer.
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ZACHARY FLORAY as Captain von Trapp, center, and Virginia Stattel as Maria, second from left, pose with the seven actors playing the von Trapp children in “The Sound of Music.” The Penns Valley Thespians will perform the show March 10 and 11. DeRemer praised the work of choreographer Goodman, noting that, under her guidance, the cast has learned several traditional German folk dances for the show’s musical numbers.
“I’m really excited for this production,” said DeRemer. “There’s always that bit of nerves going in, but the kids always pull it out and do a really nice job.” The final collaboration between Rich-
ard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, “The Sound of Music” has become a musical beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers, it captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. “The Sound of Music” tells the tale of young nun, Maria Rainer (Virginia Stattel), whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Sent by the Mother Abbess (Grace Bussard) to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the von Trapp family home from a place of strict rules and regulations to one filled with joy, laughter and music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children and their widower father, Captain von Trapp (Zachary Floray). With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement, cleverly arranged by their friend Max Detweiler (Stephen Gover), which buys the family time to make their narrow escape, fleeing over the mountains to Switzerland. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students in kindergarten through 12th grades. They are available online at www. showtix4u.com, or can be purchased at the door. Funds raised from ticket sales go into the musical production budget to fund future shows.
Area Girl Scouts achieve organization’s highest honor By SAM STITIZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Jessye Smith and Alexis Witherite, of Girl Scout Troop 40073, were presented Gold Awards during a ceremony at Trinity United Church of Christ on Feb. 25. The Gold Award is the highest award in the Girl Scouting program. According to Girl Scouts of America data, only 5.4 percent of Girl Scouts ever reach the gold level. Smith, daughter of Amy and Jason Smith, of Centre Hall, is a junior at Penns Valley High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Centre County, the Penns Valley marching band, concert band, concert choir, percussion ensemble and softball team. Smith has been in Girl Scout Troop 40073 since kindergarten and she also is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She plans to attend college, majoring in history. For her Gold Award project, Smith organized a refurbishing of a downstairs Sunday school and youth room in the basement of Trinity Church. The project involved rearranging classroom spaces, the addition of new walls and application of drywall and paint on existing walls. Some new furniture was added, and older furniture was sold at a church yard sale. Witherite, daughter of Tom and Toni Witherite, of Spring Mills, is also a junior at Penns Valley High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society. She is in the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping and horticulture program, and is a member of the Penns Valley girls’
cross-country and track teams, Future Farms of America, the Varsity Club and the Penns Valley 4H Rams. Also a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Witherite has been in Girl Scout Troop 40073 since October 2011. After graduation, Witherite plans to attend Penn College in Williamsport, where she wants to pursue a career in landscaping. Witherite’s Gold Award project was taking a summer trip to Guatemala as part of the Highland Support Project. There, she and others helped construct brick and cement block stoves for isolated indigenous communities to use for cooking. Witherite said that many Guatemalans use open wood fires in their homes for cooking, filling the homes with toxic smoke, which can cause fatal respiratory disease. The new wood-fired stoves are properly vented, greatly improving the quality of life for residents. Witherite plans to return to Guatemala again this summer. The award ceremony began with members of Girl Scout Troops 40004 and 40073 leading the audience of about 50 people in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law. Trinity Church pastor Dave Downer delivered a welcome message and invocation. Presentations were made to Smith and Witherite by Terrie Hendrickson and Jack Oakes, representing the Nittany Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League; U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Young; Bill Luse, Centre Hall Lions Club president; and state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte. Smith and Witherite then presented narrated slide shows, showing and detailing their respective Gold Award projects.
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GIRL SCOUT Gold Award recipients Jessye Smith and Alexis Witherite received Girl Scout Gold Awards at a ceremony in Centre Hall on Feb. 25. They are pictured with their parents. From left are Amy Smith, Jessye Smith, Jason Smith, Tom Witherite, Alexis Witherite and Toni Witherite. Troop leader Dawn Wolfhope explained the Gold Award history and requirements, then Centre Hall Mayor Ray Hankinson presented the girls with their awards. “Your dedication and perseverance toward this goal are a great example of a valuable learning experience,” he said. “It is a pleasure to see successful young
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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE of Science and Technology alumna Beccah Harter, right, recently visited her former instructor, Erin Gearhart, to give a presentation to the class. The 2016 graduate of the early childhood education program is a personal care aide for Easter Seals and returned to discuss various skills and procedures required in her profession. Harter was one of many guests who visited CPI programs during February, which was Career and Technical Education month across the country.
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Museum to celebrate Charter Day as it reopens BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will reopen with a film festival Saturday, March 11, and free admission, in commemoration of the 1681 founding of Penn’s Woods, on Sunday, March 12. “The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marks this time of year as the birthday of the commonwealth,” said museum educator Joe Horvath in a press release. “Seeking a colony that tolerated religious freedom for all faiths, Quaker leader William Penn requested land in the New World from the King of England, Charles II. Penn received a charter granting him the land 336 years ago.” The Pennsylvania Military Museum and 28th Division Shrine at 51 Boal Ave. is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The free admission on March 12 is offered at all historic sites and museums administered by the commission. But, the Saturday films are unique to the military museum, according to site
administrator Tyler Gum. “Started in 2013, we’ve featured several modern films from home and abroad.” This year’s selections will take viewers to the Italian front of World War I and the North African deserts of World War II. The 1932 adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes, will be shown at 10:30 a.m. At 2:30 p.m., the 1944 film “The Fighting Rats of Tobruk,” featuring Grant Taylor and Peter Finch, will be screened. During the weekend, the museum also will inform the public of new events, initiatives and exhibits. “April 2017 is the centennial of our entry into World War I. The museum is hosting a number of weekend presentations this year to remember that event,” said Gum. A calendar of events is available at the museum’s new website, www.pamilmuseum.org, by visiting the museum’s Facebook page or by calling (814) 4666263.
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The Blonde Cucina: Enjoy a meatless pizza for Lent CIARA SEMACK
Ciara Semack is the owner of The Blonde Bistro in Bellefonte. Her column appears every other week in the Gazette. Contact her at ciara@semack.net.
Recently, at work, I had to give an impromptu lesson on Mardi Gras and Lent. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” and Fat Tuesday is considered the last day of “Carnival.” The Carnival season includes feasting, dancing, and, sometimes, drunkenness and debauchery. In general, Mardi Gras revelers engage in a binge of sinning before a time of consecration to God during the Christian Lenten season, which begins the day after Fat Tuesday. The Carnival celebration fosters the notion for some that they can do whatever they want, as long as they show up in church on Ash Wednesday. It’s the bender before the benediction. Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of Lent, a 40-day time period of fasting and restitution in preparation for the Easter holiday. Members of the many Christian
denominations practice various acts of spiritual self-discipline during Lent. Notably, Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays. During the Lenten season, what better for a Friday night than a meatless pizza? Here is a recipe for one of my all-time favorites.
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1 pound cremini or white button mushrooms, stems removed 1 pound sliced portobello mushroom caps 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 4 large cloves garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 24-inch loaf crusty French bread 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, grated pecorino Romano cheese 1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese Heat the grill to high or turn on the broiler. Place mushrooms in a large mixing bowl with the
canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill or on a foil-lined cookie sheet under the broiler, cap side down, and grill/cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the caps over and continue cooking until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool to the touch, coarsely chop in a food processor. Combine chopped mushrooms with butter, garlic and toasted walnuts in food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of olive oil and process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of pecorino cheese and pulse to incorporate until it has reached a thickened pesto texture. Season with salt and pepper. Split the loaf of bread lengthwise and across in half. Hollow out a bit of the soft inside and brush the bread quarters on the cut sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread the mushroom pesto over the cut sides of each quarter of bread. Top the pesto with the shredded Gruyere and grated fontina, return to the grill or broiler and cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with the remaining Romano, if desired.
Bellefonte egg hunt set for April 15
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BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Talleyrand Park on Saturday, April 15, with activities beginning at 1 p.m. and egg pickup starting at 2 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with Historic Bellefonte Inc. All children 12 years and younger are invited to attend. Games, refreshments, a bounce house and a visit from the Easter Bunny are planned for the festivities. The children will be divided into age groups throughout the park. They will be able to search for 15,000 Easter eggs, including special eggs with coupons for baskets, gift certificates and prizes from area businesses. Centre Crest, local clubs, churches and fire companies will supply the candy-filled plastic eggs. There is no charge and no registration for this event; it will be held snow, rain or shine. Students who need to complete community service time for school are invited to volunteer to help with the event. To make a donation or set up an activity, or for more information, contact Mary McMurtrie at (814) 574-3240 or marym9109@yahoo.com.
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Bob Laninger & Courtney Nellis State College • November 16, 2016
Austin Benedict & Libby Sellers We were both interning on Hilton Head Island, SC this summer and his family was visiting. I thought we were just meeting them for dinner, but I got the biggest surprise of my life! Austin put handwritten letters in bottles along our path to the beach, and then got on one knee when we reached the beach. It was magical! I said yes and we are happily planning our future together.
I am a second grade teacher and I share almost everything about myself to my students! It didn’t take long before they were curious and anxiously waiting to meet the man we call Mr. Bob. It wasn’t until Mid-November that I invited him into my classroom to teach about his nursing profession! My kids loved him. Who wouldn’t? Before dismissal, Bob asked my class’ permission to marry Ms. Nellis. With a unanimous decision”YES!!!”, Bob got down on one knee. It was in that moment that our lives changed forever!
We met each other at a high school football game when we were in 8th grade. 8 years later at the Lantern Festival in the Poconos, Matthew wrote a secret note on his lantern that read “Will you Marry Me?” As I watched the lantern ascend into the sky, he got down on one knee and I said YES.
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NEWLY Engaged Local couples submitted these profiles to The Centre County Gazette.
Rachel Babcock & Steven Ceneviva State College • December 20, 2016
Lee Fulton & Lana Bernhard Bellefonte • July 3, 2016
To really light up her Fourth of July knowing it was her favorite holiday; I took her to a baseball game that included fireworks at the end of the game. I insisted that we leave the stadium to watch the fireworks; naturally she was as stubborn as possible about the idea. Once I finally convinced her, we were sitting on a nearby hillside and during the finale I got down on one knee and asked her to be mine forever. She said YES!
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My whole family was in town for the weekend with plans to go Christmas tree shopping at Kuhn’s Tree Farm. Once we arrived at Kuhn’s, we began our search. As we walked amongst the forest o pine trees, teven suggested we find a good spot to take a picture. I obliged, Steven rustled through his camera bag, and handed his camera off to my mom. We started walking hand in hand down a path with pine trees lining the aisle. The next thing I know, he’s down on one knee pulling a little box out of his pocket. I was so surprised that I barely registered much more than him asking if I would be his adventure partner forever as I shook my head “Yes” with tears streaming down my cheeks. I turned to Steven and said, “It’s supposed to be your birthday, why are you giving me presents?” and he replied, “Getting to spend the rest of my life with my best friend is the best birthday present I could ever ask for.”
Travis Taylor & Megan Gates Bellefonte • April 24, 2016
We had designed Megan’s engagement ring together on a fun night out. She customized it to exactly what she wanted. However, she didn’t realize at the time that I had bought it that very night. he first nice sunny day o spring, I took her out on a arley ride to her lookout in proul tate orest. I had the ring in my pocket the whole ride I was so worried it was going to fall out. While we were enjoying the view and nice day I popped the uestion and she said es
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4 county wrestlers win tourney championships By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
The four Centre County wrestling teams that traveled to the District 6 AAA Championships at Altoona High School on Feb. 24 and 25 made quite a lot of noise. They combined for three champions, 13 finalists, 10 second-place finishers and 25 regional qualifiers in the two-day event. Bellefonte took local honors with eight regional qualifiers and one very special champion — Brock Port at 145. And, Centre County had another champion, St. Joseph’s Academy’s Jacob Powers, at the AA Southwest Regional Tournament in Indiana. Port won his fourth consecutive D-6 championship when he defeated Bald Eagle Area’s Gage McClenahan 12-4 in a tense match that went into tiebreakers after being knotted through regulation and the sudden victory period. Only two other wrestlers in Bellefonte history won four titles, and for his efforts Port was
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BELLEFONTE’S BROCK PORT, left, was named outstanding wrestler of the District 6 AAA Championships at Altoona High School on Feb. 24 and 25. Port, seen here in a semifinal round victory over Colton Weaver of Central Mountain at 145 pounds, won his fourth consecutive district title.
named the outstanding wrestler in the tournament. Among Bellefonte’s other qualifiers, there were three second-place finishers, Cole Stewart at 106, Keegan Rothrock at 132 and Chase Gardner at 152. Ryan Smith placed third at 120, and Alex Coppolo (113), Mason Cooper (170) and Sean Irvin (275) all finished fourth. Although Bellefonte went into the second day of wrestling in first place in the team standings, the Raiders were passed by two other teams. Central Mountain eventually won the team title with 182 points, and Altoona crowned four champions and finished second with 179 points. Bellefonte was third with 166. State College and Bald Eagle Area were not far behind Bellefonte with seven qualifiers each. The Little Lions also have a champion, as Cole Urbas defeated Caleb Turner from Central Mountain 11-2 to take his first D-6 title at 182. Urbas, a sophomore, pinned both Dylan Grassmeyer, of Mifflin County, and Wrestlers, Page 22
Little Lions look to keep going after third-straight D6 title By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
TYRONE — After scoring 21 points and taking a onepoint lead in the first quarter against State College, Altoona had hopes of running with and outscoring the Little Lions in the District 6 6-A championship game Feb. 24 at Tyrone High School. Not a good idea. The up-and-down action and fast pace suited State College just fine. The Little Lions’ pressure defenses and balanced scoring proved too much for Altoona to match, as SC swept away the Mountain Lions 73-47 and took home its third consecutive District 6 title. Eleven Little Lions scored in the game, with three of them — Ryan McNulty (13), Keaton Ellis (11) and Tommy Sekunda (11) — getting into double figures. State College took control early in the second quarter, led by 11 at the half and pulled away by as many as 30 in the fourth quarter. It was the 21st win of the season for the Little Lions, against just four losses, and it puts them into the PIAA state tournament as the No. 1 seed out of D-6. Their next game will be Saturday, March 11, against the fourthranked team from District 7 at a site and time to be announced. “All five of us on the court can score,” Ellis said, “and it’s hard to keep up with us. We shared the ball a lot today. We moved the ball, kept it moving, kept the defense moving, and that opened up shots. And it was part of our game plan to trap them on defense, get them out of control so we can get turnovers and easy buckets on the other end.”
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The early parts of the game were played at a frantic pace. Both teams were pushing the ball and playing up on defense, with Altoona gaining a slight edge as the first period ended. A jump shot by Shawn Gibson gave the Mountain Lions their biggest lead of the night, 14-6, but McNulty, Rian Scanlon and Ellis sparked a comeback that tied the game at 16. Altoona’s imposing center, Jayvion Queen, scored late in the quarter for a 21-18 lead, but Sekunda cut that to 21-20 in the final seconds. Seven different Little Lions scored in the second quarter as they kept up the quick pace and Altoona began to falter. Ellis scored to give SC its biggest lead of the night, 32-24, and then Ed Bokunewicz, Tyler Petucci, Tommy
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THE STATE HIGH Little Lions celebrate their District 6 Championship, a 73-47 win over Altoona on Feb. 24. Friberg (on a dunk) and Drew Friberg all scored before halftime to up the State College advantage to 40-29. The Mountain Lions would not get closer for the rest of the game. “I know we have a team full of mismatches,” Sekunda said, “and that’s definitely something we looked to create throughout our season and I think it’s something we’ve done well. They (the Mountain Lions) play tremendous defense and they locked some of our guys up and we did a good job as a team of sharing the ball.” That balance and sharing of the ball continued into the second half for State College — and so did the aggressive,
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State High girls fall, to face McDowell next By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
TYRONE — Starting off a championship basketball game with a long scoring drought is not typically a path to success. While that might not be true in every case, it certainly was in the State College girls’ 54-42 loss to Altoona in the District 6 6-A championship game Feb. 24 at Tyrone High School. The good news for State College is that it is not finished. Altoona will enter the PIAA state tournament as the No. 1 team from District 6, but since two teams qualify, State College will be going as well. The Little Lions will be matched against McDowell of Erie in a PIAA sub-regional Saturday, March 4, at Slipper Rock Slippery Rock University. The Lady Little Lions suffered through a nine-minute first-half stretch without a field goal against Altoona as the Lady Mountain Lions built an insurmountable lead that they would carry them to the championship. State College forward Taylor Love scored on a jump shot with just over two minutes into the game that gave the Little Lions an early 4-3 lead. Unfortunately, except for a foul shot by Love, SC would not score again until midway through the second quarter when Jessica Lingenfelter broke the ice with a 3-pointer. All the while, Altoona was piling up points and digging State College into a deeper deficit. At the end of the first quarter, the Mountain Lions led 11-4, and by the time Lingenfelter finally found the range, that lead had bulged to 23-5. State College slowly returned to normal, getting to within 32-16 at halftime and then within eight points late in the third quarter, but the climb was too far and Altoona’s confidence too high to pull off a comeback. “It really hurt,” State College coach Chris Leazier said. “We’ve figured out our
formula by this time of year. We have to get inside scoring by Taylor Love, that has to happen, then we have to get Maya (Bokunewicz) and Kayla (Hawbaker) on the scoreboard, and then we need complementary scoring from the other spots. “And when you go eight minutes without a field goal, combined with them (the Mountain Lions) shooting the ball quite well, you get a big hole.” State College had looks, and it was not a matter of turnovers or mistakes, but Altoona played very aggressively on both ends. After Love’s jumper made it 4-3, Altoona’s Shaina Lear, Kaite Cumming, Paige Whitfield, Alayna Biesecker and Olivia Hudson all scored before the end of the first quarter with no answer from SC. Then Whitfield (twice), Hudson and Amber Newberry all made 3-pointers early in the second quarter that kept things going for the Mountain Lions and pushed their lead up to 23-5. In all, Altoona scored 20 consecutive points without a field goal by the Little Lions. After Lingenfelter made it 23-8, Caranda Perea made another Altoona 3 before State College had an 8-4 mini-streak going into halftime. Still, being down by 16 after the first two quarters was not in the game plan for the Little Lions. “We were scrapping and clawing,” Leazier said. “I think this game was a little bit reflective of our season in that it is easy to look at it and say we had a defensive problem. But when you go on these long droughts, it is really hard for your defense to compensate for that. “We certainly knew Altoona was capable of it (scoring), and I don’t know if you could say it was frustrating, but these kids always find a way to pick themselves up and come back. As a coach, I don’t know if it was discouraging to try to figure out how to fix it.”
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STATE HIGH’S Kayla Hawbaker (1) goes high for a shot against Altoona on Feb. 24. The Lady Little Lions lost, but will move on to the state sub-regional playoffs. Some halftime adjustments and defensive changes did pick up the Little Lions in the third quarter. Love, Bokunewicz and Hawbaker led and SC charge that found them down by just eight, 39-31, in the last minute of the quarter with Love on the line with a chance to get closer. Uncharacteristically, Love missed both shots. Whitfield and Newberry then responded with late baskets to restore Altoona to a 12-point margin. Biesecker and Newberry followed those scores with five points to begin the last quarter, and the Mountains were back on top by 17, 48-31. “Obviously, we were very pleased to
get ourselves back into position,” Leazier said, “down eight and at the free throw line in the third quarter. Missed two, they scored, we turned it over and they scored again. I thought that was kind of the game. A bit of a backbreaker.” The Little Lions kept at it, but they were unable to get closer than 13 the rest of the game. Altoona closed out the win, avenging last year’s blowout loss to SC in the 2016 D-6 final. “It didn’t quite pan out, but not because of a lack of concentration or desire on our kids’ part,” Leazier said. “We got outplayed by a good Altoona team, and that’s really as simply as you can say it.”
Playoffs next after Bellefonte loses in regional final By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
CRESSON — Pittsburgh Obama Academy girls’ basketball team doesn’t really play a traditional style of basketball. The Lady Eagles don’t have to. With three starters over 6 feet tall, including two-time Pittsburgh City Player of Year Michaela Porter, they are not into the ball-movement, passing game offenses and patterns. They stand tall, hold the ball high and wait for the chance to stuff the ball into the lane to one of their bigs who takes it to the basket. The Eagles do this time after time, hoping their opponents’ defenders either break down or foul out. That’s what happened in their fourpoint win over Hollidaysburg in the District 6-8 regional semifinals, and that’s what happened in the final Feb. 25 against Bellefonte at Mount Aloysius College. Obama Academy simply wore down the Red Raiders with a physical second-half surge that brought home the championship in a 42-30 victory. Since two teams advance from Districts 6 and 8, Bellefonte still advanced to play the third-seeded team from District 7 on Saturday, March 11, in the PIAA state tournament at a site and time to be determined. It was by no means an easy win for Obama Academy over a very competitive Bellefonte team, but Porter scored 12 of her 21 points in the second half and her fellow towers, Taylor Stewart and Taylin Tyler, combined for 14 points on the night. All of those points, 35 out of 42, came
almost exclusively from inside the lane or at the foul line.
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“We got caught in some traps and some turnovers early in the second half,” Bellefonte coach Adam Gearhart said, “and that allowed them to push it out a little bit and get us out of our game. They controlled the second half is what that came down to. Our girls fought, but give them (the Eagles) credit. They got us into their style of game and out of ours.” Bellefonte, smaller at every position on the floor, played the Eagles even up for the better part of three quarters. The Raiders rallied from a four-point deficit at the end of the first quarter to take a slim 20-19 lead at halftime. Raisa Gregor (10 points), Mallorie Smith (7) and center Abbie Carr (8) kept Bellefonte in the thick of the game early. Carr especially, with numerous first-half blocks and rebounds, helped keep the game close. But the Raiders’ numbers fell off after halftime, and Obama Academy slowly pulled away. “We missed a couple short shots there,” Gearhart said, “and missed some things. We had some good passes and had some kids play well, maybe not point-wise, but making good passes and getting steals. Abbie Bruni was one, but we needed all of them on. We had some on, but a few off.” The academy began to make a move midway through the third quarter, going ahead 29-22 after a jumper by Zari Grandy-Overton, but baskets by Gregor and Carr brought it back to 29-26 by the end of the quarter.
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Quick baskets, however, by Porter, Tyler and Stewart as the fourth quarter began suddenly put the Eagles ahead by nine, 35-26, and in control of the game. Bellefonte kept at it — the Raiders got it to 35-29 and 37-30 — but Obama stalled out the final three minutes to win the title. “That’s our girls, they’re tough and fighters,” Gearhart said. “I’ve said from day one that this may not be the most talented team, but we are a team, and it’s a team I wanted to coach.
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“They are fighters, and they are going to slug it out with you. And I think you saw that at the end when some emotions come out because they fought so hard and just came up short. “I don’t think anyone expected us to be where we are. We’ve already exceeded expectations and we are playing with house money right now. We’re fighters, and you give us a chance, we might jump up and get somebody here. We didn’t do it today, but we can next time.”
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BELLEFONTE CENTER Abbie Carr (23) goes up for a shot against Obama Academy on Feb. 25. Carr had eight points and numerous blocks and rebounds, but the Red Raiders lost 42-30.
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MARCH 2-8, 2017
‘Fantastic’ crowd helps power Lions to Pink Zone win By MITCH STEWART StateCollege.com
UNIVERSTIY PARK — The Bryce Jordan Center was packed with brightly clad fans Feb. 26 for the Pink Zone game, and Penn State was hoping to send the crowd home with a victory. The Lady Lions did just that, storming back in the fourth quarter, finishing up their regular season by edging No. 25 Michigan 76-75. The Lady Lions (19-9 overall, 9-7 Big Ten) trailed by as much as eight in the fourth quarter. But, they managed to claw their way back for a win over the Wolverines (22-8, 11-5) after Kaliyah Mitchell’s free throw with just fewer than six seconds left broke the deadlock. “Our crowd was fantastic today,” Lions’ coach Coquese Washington said. According to gopsusports.com, 8,213 fans were in attendance. “Our kids played great off their energy,” said Washington. “You could feel that positivity coming from the stands down into the huddle. You could feel
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PENN STATE players and coaches celebrated as the Lady Lions defeated Michigan 76-75 on Feb. 26 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
the confidence that the crowd and the arena had in our team. “There wasn’t a moment where we were thinking of anything other than playing our best, giving our best efforts, staying focused, staying locked in and executing.” In the regular season finale, Michigan jumped out to an early 9-2 lead, but the Lady Lions fought back as the quarter progressed to take their first lead since the opening minute — going up 15-14 at the end of one period. The Lady Lions got off to a fast start in the second, but the Wolverines battled back — heading into halftime down 37-35. Penn State’s Lindsey Spann knocked down three from beyond the arc in the first half to lead all scorers with 13 points. Ashanti Thomas poured in seven of her 11 points on the day during a three-minute spurt for the Lady Lions to help them stretch the lead out to as much as 10 points early in the second half. Pink Zone, Page 23
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STATE HIGH’S Keaton Ellis (1) goes up for a shot against Altoona in the Little Lions’ 73-47 win Feb. 24. Little Lions, from page 18 TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
SOPHOMORE GUARD Teniya Page (11) was named first-team All-Big Ten on Feb. 27. She leads Penn State in scoring at 19.4 points per game.
Page named to All-Big Ten first team By STEVE CONNELLY StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State sophomore guard Teniya Page earned a spot on both the media and coaches’ All-Big Ten first team, it was announced Feb. 27. The team’s star, who hails from Chicago, earned a place on the first team during the 2016-17 season after securing spots on both the All-Big Ten second team and freshmen team last season. She averages a team-high 19.4 points and has led the Lady Lions in scoring in eight of the last 10 games. “Nothing surprises me with Teniya,” Penn State coach
Coquese Washington said earlier this season. “She’s a competitor and she likes to win. She has taken the responsibility on her shoulders of leading this team. She comes into every game and she understands that she has to set the bar high for herself and for her teammates.” Also listed among the Big Ten honorees is Kaliyah Mitchell. The senior forward was named as an honorable mention by the media after leading the team in rebounds and posting three double-doubles this season. This is her first All-Big Ten honor. Sophomore guard Sarah McMurtry is Penn State’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree for the second-straight season.
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Lions lose another nail-biter By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press
UNIVERSITY PARK — Ohio State players swarmed one of their own, offering hugs and handshakes before assembling the traditional postgame line to offer the same to their opponents on Feb. 28. Jae’Sean Tate saved Ohio State with a late layup that lifted the Buckeyes to a 71-70 win over Penn State. Tate took a pass at mid court, spun by two Penn State defenders in the lane and kissed the ball off the glass for the game-winner. It countered a deep 3-pointer from Penn State’s Tony Carr that gave the Nittany Lions a 70-69 lead with nine seconds to play. “Tremendous finish by J.T. there,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta said. Marc Loving added 14 points and Trevor Thompson chipped in 11 for the Buckeyes (17-13, 7-10 Big Ten) who won on the road for just the fourth time this season. Tate finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. Penn State was out of time and a desperation heave fell short. The Nittany Lions lost their fourth straight. Carr finished with 21, Shep Garner notched 20 points and Lamar Stevens added 16 for Penn State (14-16, 6-11). Penn State coach Patrick Chambers fought off emotions after the game. “The guys that competed really competed hard and they gave us a chance to win,” Chambers said. “This is our process. This is our journey. Can’t put my finger on why the ball is not bouncing our way. But this is our process and we’re going to learn from these and hopefully we’ll learn quick.” It appeared they did just that in-game. After the Buckeyes took a 40-36 lead into halftime, the Nittany Lions came out in the second half and took advantage of room on the outside. Garner, who hit three of his five 3-pointers in the first half, made two in the first two minutes of the second. Penn State took its first lead on a pair of Stevens free throws with 18:22 to play before the Buckeyes used a 22-14 run to regain control with an Andre Wesson 3-pointer with 6:39 to play. Meanwhile, Penn State’s offense went cold. The Nittany Lions went without a field goal for 4:29 of the final 5:11 before Carr cut Ohio State’s lead to 69-67 with a layup with 42 seconds left.
BIG HURT
Watkins hobbled to the locker room with cramps midway through the second half. He emerged minutes later and was able to return to the game. But Penn State’s big man wasn’t feeling well and kept stretching his legs as play went on. Watkins, who entered the game second in the Big Ten with 75 blocks, finished the game on the bench, not under the hoop when Tate scored the winning shot.
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PENN STATE coach Patrick Chambers said of the team’s close losses: “Can’t put my finger on why the ball is not bouncing our way. But this is our process and we’re going to learn from these and hopefully we’ll learn quick.”
ANOTHER CLOSE LOSS
The Nittany Lions have lost six conference games by a possession or in overtime. “You know what they’re not doing?” Chambers said. “They’re not planning a spring break. We’ve got winners in that locker room who are invested, who want to get better, who want to see this team turn.”
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Penn State is at Iowa on Sunday, March 5. Then it’s on to the Big Ten Tournament in Washington D.C.
centerfielder Mason Nadeau slapped a single up the middle to score Weisenseel from second to tie the game at 1-1. That brought the top of the lineup back up, and designated hitter Connor Klemann delivered with a single to left, and then second baseman Conlin Hughes walked to load the bases for first baseman Willie Burger. Burger drove the go-ahead runs in with a two-run single through the left side, and right fielder Jordan Bowersox doubled down the left field line to score two more for a 5-1 lead. Bowersox advanced to third on the play and scored on a wild pitch for the final margin. Xavier’s run came on an RBI-double by designated hitter Connor Grames in the top of the eighth. The Musketeers then loaded the bases with one out, but hit into a 5-2-3 double play to end the inning. Hughes and Helsel had Penn State’s lone hits off of Jacknewitz — both doubles — in the first and sixth innings. Right-hander Schuyler Bates struck out one and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth to seal the win for Penn State.
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PENN STATE women’s gymnastics head coach Jeff Thompson was relieved of his duties, the university said in a Feb. 23 press release.
Penns Valley girls’ season ends with D6 loss The Penns Valley girls’ basketball season came to an end Feb. 27 in the District 6 AAA consolation round. Central Cambria, a team that took No. 1 seed Tyrone to the final minute before losing, scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and brought the Lady Rams’ season to close with a 52-42 win. The game was close through the first half, and Penns Valley took a seven-point lead at one point in the third quarter. But, a combination of turnovers and some good shooting by the Red Devils set up a timely run that lifted them into the fifth-place final against Juniata. Isabella Culver scored 20 points and Emma Butler scored eight for the Rams, who finished their season with a 16-9 record. Central Cambria will advance to the PIAA state tournament to play the No. 1 seed from District 7 on Saturday, March 11. — Pat Rothdeutsch
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s gymnastics head coach Jeff Thompson — whose tenure had been mired in controversy — has been relieved of his duties, athletic director Sandy Barbour said in a press release Feb. 23. The release did not give a reason for the firing, calling it a personnel matter. Thompson was in his seventh season as head coach. Assistants Kera Molinaro and Josh Nilson will fill the vacant role on an interim basis as a national search for a permanent replacement is conducted. Thompson’s wife, Rachelle, resigned from her position as associate head coach last summer amid allegations of emotional abuse. Former gymnasts claimed that the Thompsons created a hostile team environment by pressuring athletes to train through injuries and lose as much weight as possible and use of bullying tactics. The university had no further comment on Jeff Thompson’s firing. The Thompsons have not commented on the accusations. Barbour told PennLive last year she was confident the Thompsons “care deeply about their athletes.”
Chambers said Watkins was cramping for much of the game. Watkins’ loss wasn’t the only one for Penn State. Guard Josh Reaves fouled out with about 6 minutes left in the second half. Forward Payton Banks didn’t play due to an illness and forward Julian Moore, nursing an injury suffered Feb. 25, played just 14 minutes. “These are facts, not excuses. No Payton Banks. We lost Josh Reaves with six minutes to go. We didn’t have Mike Watkins for long stretches. Julian Moore played on one leg.” Ohio State took advantage of Penn State’s banged up forward corps. The Buckeyes finished with 37 rebounds to Penn State’s 28 and outscored the Nittany Lions 34-16 in the paint.
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Lions split 4 games with Xavier, head west CARY, N.C. — Penn State scored six runs in the eighth inning Feb. 26 to defeat Xavier 6-1 and earn a split of a four-game weekend series on Coleman Field at the USA Baseball National Training Center. Penn State (2-5) now heads west for a seven-game trip in northern California starting at 5 p.m. EST Saturday, March 4, at Pacific. The Nittany Lions earned their first win of the season Feb. 24, topping Xavier 7-5. Xavier swept a doubleheader from the Lions on Feb. 25, winning 10-4 in the first game and a 7-5 in the second, according to a release from Penn State Athletics. On Feb. 26, Penn State had been held to just two hits through the first seven innings by Xavier’s (4-4) lefty Greg Jacknewtiz, who racked up 13 strikeouts, but scored six runs on four hits and three walks against the Musketeer bullpen. The Nittany Lions used four pitchers to limit the Musketeers to one run on six hits. Freshman right-hander Myles Gayman yielded just two hits and struck out two in 3 2/3 innings before being lifted on a pitch count. Right-hander Jake Pilewicz finished the fourth and was lifted after getting into a bases-loaded jam in the fifth with two outs, but right-hander Nick Distasio (1-0) ended the frame with a strikeout and pitched the next three innings. Distasio struck out the side in the sixth and was perfect in the seventh before getting touched for a run in the eighth on three hits and a walk. He earned the win and struck out five. Left-hander Sully Stadler (0-1) took over for Xavier on the mound to start the eighth with a 1-0 lead, and walked shortstop Joe Weisenseel on four pitches for Penn State’s third base runner of the game at that point. Third baseman Christian Helsel sacrificed Weisenseel to second and
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MARCH 2-8, 2017
Despite injury, Suriano has path to NCAAs By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The one question on most Penn State wrestling fans’ minds — how is freshman 125-pounder Nick Suriano’s left ankle? — was addressed immediately Feb. 27 at the team’s Big Ten Wrestling Media Day. “It’s coming along. It’s improving. I’m not gonna talk much about it, obviously. It will be kind of a game-day decision on Saturday (March 4),” Nittany Lions coach Cael Sanderson said. “Physically, he’s just a monster. He’s recovering quickly. Mentally, he’s fine. He’s a tough kid, obviously extremely tough. He’s put a lot of time in — hours — and (trainer) Dan’s (Monthley) been putting a lot of time in with him. We’re optimistic.” If Suriano does not recover in time or the coaches do not want to risk further injury and have him continue to rehab for the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships — Thursday, March 16, through Saturday, March 18, in St. Louis — the freshman has an avenue for an NCAA berth. Penn State seeds at Big Ten Tourney 125: Nick Suriano (2) 133: Triston Law (14) 141: Jimmy Gulibon (2) 149: Zain Retherford (1) 157: Jason Nolf (1) 165: Vincenzo Joseph (4) 174: Mark Hall (2) 184: Bo Nickal (1) 197: Matt McCutcheon (4) 285: Nick Nevills (3)
He’s ranked second in the official NCAA coaches’ rankings and third in the NCAA RPI, both key factors in obtaining a wild card berth to nationals when a wrestler does not earn one of a conference’s automatic berths at a weight. Suriano could step on the mat for his first match, have the referee blow the whistle to start the match and then immediately blow the whistle to stop the match and have him injury default, Sanderson confirmed. Suriano could then medically forfeit the rest of his bouts. There is precedent of the NCAA Seeding Committee recognizing a wrestler’s regular-season accomplishments and still seeding him at the national tournament. Sanderson said Suriano was the team’s only health concern just days head of the 2017 Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, at Indiana University. A healthy, productive Suriano puts Penn State in the driver’s seat to repeat as Big Ten champs and win its sixth title in seven years. An absent or depleted Suriano tightens the gap between the Lions and Iowa or Ohio State. Shortly after the media was ushered out of the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex, the conference released the tournament pre-seeds. Every Lion but one was seeded in the top four of his respective weight, predictive of Penn State advancing nine wrestlers to nationals. Zain Retherford (149), Jason Nolf (157) and Bo Nickal (184)
Wrestlers, from page 18 James Boland, of Bellefonte, in the first period on his way to the finals. Urbas’ performance was as dominate as any in the tournament. State College’s other qualifiers include three seconds, Jacob Pammer (120), Ian Barr (160) and Pete Haffner (220); two third-place finishers, Clayton Leidy (106) and Drew Linnes (285); and a fourth-place finisher, Adam Stover (126). Bald Eagle Area did not have a wrestler win a championship, but Alex Nyman (113), Garrett Rigg (126), Seth Koleno (138) and McClenahan (145) all finished second. Koleno lost a heartbreaker to Nathan Swartz, of Hollidaysburg, 3-2 in the final at 138. BEA also qualified Dylan Bisel (third, 170), Clayton Giedroc (fourth, 132) and Garrett Giedroc (fourth, 106). Centre County’s third champion came from Philipsburg-Osceola. Micah Sidorick edged State College’s Pete Haffner 5-4 in the finals of the 220-pound bracket. Sidorick came back in the third period with an escape and a takedown to win the match and his first D-6 championship.
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PENN STATE’S Nick Suriano, right, is “coming along” from an ankle injury, but whether he wrestles in the Big Ten Championships on March 3 and 4 is a “game-day decision,” coach Cael Sanderson said. were top seeds. Suriano (125), Jimmy Gulibon (141) and Mark Hall (174) were seeded second. Nick Nevills (285) earned a third seed. Vincenzo Joseph (165) and Matt McCutcheon (197) were seeded fourth. Triston Law was seeded 14th at 133. “At 33 we have to wrestle. We haven’t won a match in the Big Ten, so that weight’s a challenge. We’re optimistic, too. We’re hoping to get 10 through,” Sanderson said.
SCORING POINTS
“The more important part is getting guys through who are gonna score the big points. Individuals have a chance to score a
lot of points at the national tournament. You don’t necessarily need 10 guys to win.” Two Lions expected to produce some of those big points are Retherford and Nolf. Sanderson said they have been working on countering a tactic opponents have been using to slow them down. “Yeah, for sure, especially Nolf and Zain. I mean they (opponents) back up and hit them in the face. They club the face, strike to the face … kind of a stalling tactic and that’s something that we have to get through.” Retherford said tactics and attitude will defeat that strategy.
“I’m just looking to get to my attacks and where I want to be. We’ve been working on that and I’ve been focusing on that. But you don’t want to get frustrated because then you get tired and you start getting mad. I’ve been focusing on staying patient, staying in position and getting to my tie ups,” he said. “I want to score. I think our team is that way, we want to score points. I want to do that as fast as possible. At the same time, wrestling is you’ve got to pick and choose sometimes and be patient. I’m learning that more as I’m gaining experience out here on the mat and competing.”
Levi Hughes (third, 138) and Josh Hubler (fourth, 182) will also be representing the Mounties at the regionals.
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL AA
At the AA Southwest Regional Tournament, St. Joseph’s 120-pound Powers defeated Penns Valley’s Darren Yearick to take the regional tournament title. Powers beat Yearick by a score of 7-1, exactly the same score he won over Yearick by in the District 6 tournament. Both wrestlers will advance to the PIAA state tournament. The Wolves’ Ethan Kauffman also advanced to the state tournament with a fourth-place finish in the 106 bracket. Penns Valley’s Baylor Shunk qualified after finishing fifth in the 106-pound bracket.
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL AAA
The Southwest Regional AAA Tournament will be held at Altoona High School on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4. Districts 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 will compete. The PIAA state championships will be held on Wednesday, March 8, through Saturday, March 11, at the Giant Center in Hershey.
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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Seth Koleno, top, defeated Philipsburg-Osceola’s Levi Hughes in a D6 semifinal at 138. Koleno finished second and Hughes third. Both advanced to the AAA Southwest Regional, set for March 3 and 4.
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STATE HIGH’S Jacob Pammer, top, won his D6 semifinal match over Bellefonte’s Ryan Smith at 120. Pammer placed second and Smith third; both advance to the AAA Southwest Regionals.
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Three coaches, three approaches to PSU board By MIKE POORMAN StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin spoke at the Penn State board of trustees meeting on Feb. 24. It was only the third time in the 162year history of the university — the last 130 of those with a football team on campus — that a Penn State football coach has formally addressed the board. And, it was the first time the invited coach did not admonish the board. In some ways, you could see that as a sign of progress.
PATERNO AND THE BOARD
The first head coach who addressed the board, Joe Paterno, did so on Jan. 22, 1983, not long after the Nittany Lions won their first national championship. Paterno, who was invited to receive a resolution from the board of trustees, had power and used the occasion to make a point, publicly: “It’s about time we had a university that the football team, newly crowned as No. 1, could be proud of. Many of the professors are lazy, the board is stagnant and there’s no time like the present to capitalize on the football team’s top-ranked status. So let’s start raising money. Now.” As I wrote back in 2013, Paterno lectured the board, using many of his 2,488 words to speak broadly of the university’s failings and to roundly criticize the board. And he did so in an open forum. And, regarding the board: “Basically, this board is, in a lot of ways, reactionary, because you are more conservative than anything else. That is not a criticism of you as individuals, but I think that’s a fair criticism of The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees for the 33 years I have known them. … We need more controversy, we need more freedom, we need more people to come to us with different ideas, we need more minorities. …” Bottom-line, though, this is why Paterno faced the straitlaced, stodgy, mostly white, male and middle-aged trustees and told them it was time to buck up: money, as in a first-ever major fundraising campaign.
“We can’t wait. ... We can only hold up our finger as No. 1 for six more months and then we have to play the game again and we may not be No. 1. Six short months to capture this magic moment. We have to raise $7-to-$10 million bucks ... ,” Paterno preached. The board listened. Football was already a cash cow and, now, with a national title under his belt, Paterno’s urging that PSU milk being No. 1 for all it was worth came to fruition. A year after the address, the university launched “The Campaign for Penn State,” with Paterno’s very close friend and Wall Street titan Bill Schreyer serving as chairman and Paterno himself serving as vice chairman and chief arm-twister.
O’BRIEN AND THE BOARD
Thirty-and-a-half years later, Bill O’Brien — the first permanent head coach after Paterno who was, like JVP, a Brown alumnus — used a PowerPoint presentation when he spoke to the board. And, he spoke loudly. As an invited guest to the meeting, held at the Fayette campus on July 12, 2013, O’Brien covered three major points in a closed-door session — which some media saw through glass-paneled doors; transparency of another sort, one might say — that lasted for more than an hour: ■ One, stop the personal lawsuits against the NCAA. In O’Brien’s eyes and ears on the road, they were hurting recruiting. ■ Two, Penn State was aiming for a reduction in NCAA sanctions. ■ And, three, pony up some money to market football, the financial lifeblood of the athletic department. The next day, Centre Daily Times reporter Mike Dawson, who was outside the meeting room as O’Brien spoke, wrote that “... one of the presentation slides had the heading ‘Potential Proposal to Modify Sanctions’ and another had a heading concerning the impact of the scholarship reductions that are part of the sanctions.” Dawson also wrote, “Another slide read ‘Individual lawsuits do not help us!’ with the words ‘do not’ underlined and in capital letters. That slide said the lawsuits
would discourage the NCAA from working with the Penn State to modify the consent decree. The lawsuits would result in ‘bad press,’ the slide read.” Two months later, the NCAA did indeed ease its scholarship limits against Penn State, the first step in a series of reductions of its original onerous sanctions. How much credit for that goes to O’Brien and his lecture that day remains to be seen. But, the results would seem to tell us it did not hurt.
FRANKLIN AND THE BOARD
Franklin, in a public appearance Feb. 24 that was a surprise to some board members, spoke to the group of the football team’s successes, on the field and in the community and in the classroom. He did not challenge the board. The closest he got was at the tail end of his 888-word speech, when he said, “Now is the time for us to forge ahead, to take advantage of the momentum, the opportunities that we have in the future.” From there, Franklin finished by saying twice that he was “honored and humbled” to appear before the board. The crux of Franklin’s remarks was twofold: “Our accomplishments this season, they were not just a result of one person or one player or one position, but rather the collective efforts of each individual on this team, each individual within our university and our entire Penn State community. Our success this season is your success. We’re a direct reflection of everybody within this room, everyone on this campus and everyone within the state. Thank you for the support; thank you for the patience. And: “First and foremost, however, I wanted to assure you our mission at Penn State has not changed and will not change. Forge strong relationships with the players, the university, our community. Create tremendous academic experience. Our job is not to send these guys to the NFL, which stands for ‘not for long.’ Our job is to make sure our guys leave as educated men and prepared for life. We want to make a positive impact in our commu-
nity and want to be able to consistently compete for Big Ten divisional conference championships, conference championships and national championships. ...” In essence, 34 years, two national championships and a scandal later, the message had turned 180 degrees: We are a football team the university can be proud of. Not saying that was not the case for the 419 games Penn State played in the time between Paterno’s and Franklin’s speeches. But, if anything, that message has been consistent, including the two years O’Brien was at the helm. But the circumstances are different. Power is concentrated and distributed in other manners. When Paterno spoke, John Oswald was about to retire as president, to be succeeded by Bryce Jordan. Paterno had just finished a stint as athletic director after masterminding a move of the athletic department out of the College of Health and Physical Education into a unit all by its lonesome. His closet colleague, Jim Tarman, had recently succeeded him in the position. When O’Brien made his comments, Rodney Erickson was a lame duck, basically a temporary president. Same goes for the athletic director, Dave Joyner. Penn State was in a huge time of transition. O’Brien tried hard to fill the void, even volunteering at one point to take on a role as co-athletic director. (To which Erickson replied, no thanks.) Franklin was hired by Erickson and Joyner. The relationship he has with his current bosses — President Eric Barron and athletic director Sandy Barbour — is neither cozy (like Paterno) nor quite contentious (like O’Brien). Franklin has power, but it is hard to imagine him taking the board to the woodshed. (To the bank? Now, that is a different story). Both his bosses are facing fundraising campaigns the size of which Paterno, who managed an $8 million athletic department budget when he was athletic director in the early 1980s, could have never, ever managed. Franklin’s appearance on Feb. 24 underscored all that. Indeed, in word and in 11-3 deed, he is the football coach. And one, that in his own way, has united the Penn State community.
State College, Bellefonte teams to square off at Medlar Field By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The State College Area and Bellefonte Area high school baseball teams will meet Saturday, April 8, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the State College Spikes recently announced. For Bellefonte, it’s a return to the site of the Red Raiders’ first-ever PIAA Class AAA State Championship. Bellefonte defeated Susquehanna Township, 2-0, at Medlar Field last June. The game will be played after Penn State hosts Big Ten rival Ohio State at 2 p.m. “We are looking forward to hosting the Little Lions and Red Raiders at Medlar Field for a memorable matchup after the PSU-OSU game,” Spikes general manager and Bellefonte alumnus Scott Walk-
er said in a release. “The opportunity to host these two storied programs is a great chance to once again grow the game of baseball here in Central PA.” Fans who purchase a ticket to the game between the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes can stay to watch State College and Bellefonte face off. After the Penn State game ends, tickets just for the high school game will be available at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Ticket Office for $3. “We are thrilled to be able to bring a State High baseball game to Medlar Field this spring,” said State College Area athletic director Peg Pennepacker. “It is especially exciting to play a local school like Bellefonte, and this event creates a great opportunity for our program, the school and the community. I hope that everyone comes out to enjoy this game on April 8.”
Wisconsin series big for Lions’ NCAA bid By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State hockey is holding steady at No. 11 in the latest USCHO.com poll released Feb. 27. The Nittany Lions are coming off of a 4-2 and 4-1 sweep of Michigan State on Feb. 24 and 25 in East Lansing, Mich. The Big Ten has four of the conference’s six teams in the Top 20, with Notre Dame, slated to join the conference next season, coming in at No. 12 just behind Penn State. More importantly for the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament hopes, Penn State sits at No. 9 in the PairWise rankings and is likely just a few wins over the final four games from all-but-officially clinching an at-large bid. For the immediate future, though, Penn State will eye an alternative route to
the NCAA Tournament through an automatic bid via a Big Ten Tournament title. That particular road is looking slightly easier than it did a week ago, as Ohio State’s split against Michigan pushed Penn State into third place in the Big Ten. With the Nittany Lions set to host Wisconsin, Penn State could leapfrog the Badgers into second heading into the final two games of the year. If the Nittany Lions are able to hang on to that No. 2 seed, it would not only mean a first-round bye in the conference tournament, but also avoiding Minnesota until the conference championship. Penn State has gone 0-4 this season against the Gophers, but not without two near-victories in the most recent meetings between the two teams. The Lions and Badgers face off at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Pegula Ice Arena.
The Little Lions finished the 2016 season with an 11-9 record and fell to Mifflin County in the first round of the District 6 Class AAAA playoffs. The Red Raiders, meanwhile, started off 1-7, including a 7-3 loss to State College, before going on a 16-4 run en route to the AAA state title. State College opens the 2017 season at 1
p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Williamsport. Bellefonte starts off at home at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, against Huntingdon. Medlar Field will play host to the state championships again this June as the PIAA expands to six classes. Bellefonte will be moving to 4A and State College will be classified as 6A.
Pink Zone, from page 20 Back-to-back 3-pointers from the Wolverines’ second all-time leading scorer Katelynn Flaherty, and a dead ball technical foul against Peyton Whitted after her flailing arm hit the face of a Michigan forward, helped the Wolverines get back in the game. The Wolverines channeled their newfound momentum en route to firing off an 18-6 run to take a 58-56 lead into the final quarter of play. Michigan continued its success to begin the fourth, pushing the lead out to 64-57 before Washington called a timeout with eight minutes remaining. Penn State managed to cut Michigan’s lead to one with 2:45 remaining following a mid-range jumper by Page, but Sierra Moore missed a pair of free throws that would have given the Lady Lions the lead with 1:04 left on the clock. With a 75-72 deficit facing the home team with less than a minute to go, Amari Carter buried a game-tying 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds to go. Michigan’s Nicole Munger missed a wide-open layup and Mitchell was fouled after getting the rebound with six seconds left. Mitchell hit her first attempt to give the Lady Lions a 76-75 advantage, but missed the second. Following a rebound and outlet pass, Michigan had a late shot attempt by freshman star Kysre Gondrezick. But the Lady Lions got back on defense and made sure the shot never had a chance, and escaped with an important win heading into the Big Ten Tournament.
THOMAS EXCELS
The 6-foot-4 Thomas, a sophomore
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PENN STATE’S Ashanti Thomas, right, battles Michigan’s Nicole Munger (10) for the ball during the Lady Lions’ 76-75 upset of the No. 25 Wolverines in the Pink Zone game Feb. 26 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
center, was perfect from the field, shooting 5-for-5 on her way to an 11-point day. To go along with her efficient shooting, the Lexington, Ky., native tallied three blocks and three rebounds, while Michigan’s star center Hallie Thome ended up fouling out. The Lady Lions head to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament starting Thursday, March 2, as the No. 7 seed. The Lady Lions will face No. 10 seed Minnesota (14-15, 5-11) at 6:30 p.m. inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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THE CAST of the touring Broadway production of “Pippin,” which will be presented at Eisenhower Auditorium on March 21. The musical was 2014’s most-nominated Broadway show.
Tony Award winner ‘Pippin’ coming to Penn State Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — The touring Broadway production of the “Pippin” revival will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Eisenhower Auditorium. “Pippin” was the 2013 Tony Award winner for best revival of a musical. The musical, with a score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz, tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life, or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? Diane Paulus directed the revival,
re-created on this tour by Mia Walker, her longtime associate, according to a press release from Penn State. Walker was the assistant director on the revival production — from its creation at the American Repertory Theater, to Broadway, to the first national tour. Her assistant and associate credits include the Broadway and national tour productions of “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” “Finding Neverland” and “Waitress.” Recently, Walker directed Jaime Jarrett’s new musical, “Normativity,” at New York Musical Festival. “Pippin” features choreography in the style of Bob Fosse, created by Tony nominee Chet Walker.
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It also features circus-style acrobatics by Gypsy Snider, of the Montreal company Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind “Traces.” “Pippin” is known for Broadway standards, including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic to Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow” and “Love Song.” The most-nominated Broadway show of 2013, “Pippin” won four Tonys, including best direction of a musical for Paulus. Tickets for the Center for the Performing Arts presentation — $65 and $56 for an adult, $47 and $38 for a University Park student, and $48 and $39 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. They also are available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). 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.
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THE TONY Award-nominated musical “A Year with Frog and Toad� takes the stage at Eisenhower Auditorium on March 19.
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ portrays all-weather friendship Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — When Frog and Toad come out of hibernation, it’s a sign that spring is springing. The amphibious odd couple will bring their pond-side adventures in the Tony Award-nominated musical “A Year with Frog and Toad� to Penn State, with a production for all ages at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Set designer Adrianne Lobel commis-
sioned the musical based on the stories written by her father, Arnold Lobel. The show had its world premiere at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis before moving to Broadway in 2003. There, it received three Tony nominations — best musical, best original score and best book. Fresh from a winter’s rest, optimistic Frog and cantankerous Toad prep their Frog and Toad, Page 26
BELLEFONTE — The exhibition “Medals: Art to Honor, Dedicate and Remember� will be featured Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 26, at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County. An opening reception will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5. In August 2015, the Bellefonte Art Museum hosted the judging of medals destined to travel to Ghent, Belgium, for the 34th Congress of the Federation International de la Medaille. Seventy-five medals created by 40 medalists from across the United States were chosen to be exhibited amongst 1,200 medals from around the globe. Medals of various media, including cast bronze, struck silver, raised copper and cast rubber, were enjoyed by an international audience of artists and jurors. The works then traveled to the University of Ghent and were exhibited at the Grand Hall of HoGent. Those medals, along with additional medals by invited national artists, now will be exhibited at BAM. Jeanne Stevens-Sollman, U.S. delegate to the Fed-
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JEANNE STEVENS-SOLLMAN, who created this Cambrian Period medallion, is the curator of a new show at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County. eration Internationale de la Medaille, will curate the exhibit. Medals, Page 26
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AROUND & IN TOWN Penn State alumnus is officially the new Chewbacca By GEOFF RUSHTON
Chewie they know and love. “See you in a galaxy far, far away ... *Wookiee fist bump*” The 6-foot-11 Suotamo graduated from Penn State in three and a half years, receiving a degree in film and video studies in 2008. An injury early in his basketball career set him back, and he didn’t have much impact on the court. He was, though, twice named Academic All-Big Ten and went on to play in Europe for his hometown Espoo team from 2011 to 2015 before getting into acting. Suotamo was cast as the stand-in for Mayhew in “The Force Awakens,” which was directed by J.J. Abrams, the son of Penn State alumnus and television producer Gerry Abrams. Suotamo told PennLive.com in 2015 that the elder Abrams actually spoke to one of his film classes in 2007, which J.J. Abrams did not know when he cast the former power forward. The untitled Han Solo movie will follow the early years of the smuggler-turned-rebel-hero. Actor Alden Ehrenreich plays the young Han Solo, with Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian. The film also stars Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke and is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Principal photography recently began.
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COMEDIAN JIM GAFFIGAN will bring his Noble Ape Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center on April 8.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan headed to BJC UNIVERSITY PARK — Popular comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing his “Noble Ape Tour” to the Bryce Jordan Center. Gaffigan will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8. A Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling comedian and New York Times best-selling author, Gaffigan recently completed two-seasons of the semi-autobiographical “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” He is in the midst of a stand-up world tour. Currently one of the most popular touring and recording comedians, Gaffigan has built a following with a largely
clean act that often focuses on food and family. He is well known for his comedy specials such as “Mr. Universe” and “Obsessed,” and in 2015 he became one of only 10 comics to sell out Madison Square Garden. Aside from his own show, Gaffigan has appeared in numerous television series and films. Public tickets for the Bryce Jordan Center show start at $35.75 and Penn State student tickets start at $15.75. For more information on tickets, visit www.bjc.psu. edu.
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sented in collections in the United States and Europe. On the last day of the show, Stevens-Sollman will discuss and do a demonstration of techniques she uses to create medals.
Stevens-Sollman is internationally recognized for her bronze medallions and relief work, some of which can be seen at the Penn State Arboretum. She is repreFrog and Toad, from page 25 garden, swim at the pond, rake leaves, bake cookies and more — all while learning life lessons and celebrating their differences. A jazzy score by Robert and Willie Reale keeps the story moving, according to a press release from Penn State. Kids Connections, which is free for ticket holders and includes a craft-centered, child-friendly activity provided by Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and books provided by Schlow Centre Region Library, takes place in Eisenhower one hour before the show. Because of space
and time restrictions, Kids Connections participation is limited. Tickets are $19 for an adult, $15 for a University Park student and $19 for a person 18 and younger, and can be purchased 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.).
When the “Star Wars” franchise was resurrected with the release of “The Force Awakens” in 2015, British-born actor Peter Mayhew returned to the role of Han Solo’s Wookiee sidekick, Chewbacca, a part he played in the first three “Star Wars” movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s. But Mayhew, now 71, was not in the fur suit for every scene. Another actor was needed for the more physical scenes. That actor was Penn State graduate and former Nittany Lions basketball player Joonas Suotamo. Now, the mantle officially has been passed. A native of Espoo, Finland, Suotamo will take over the part full-time in the untitled Han Solo standalone movie, which is set for a 2018 release. On Feb. 21, he posted a heartfelt statement on Twitter announcing that his casting is official. “Chewbacca is one of the most iconic characters in the history of film, and Peter’s development and portrayal of this beloved Wookiee has spread so much joy across the globe,” he wrote. “Peter’s guidance and kindness have been invaluable gifts which warmed my spirit and prepared me for this journey. I aspire to make Peter proud and bring ‘Star Wars’ fans the
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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, through March 18. 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. Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays and crafts for kids ages 2 to 5 is held 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Performance — Visitors are welcome to view the Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com. Children’s activity — Children can improve reading skills by reading with Faolin, a trained therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Register for 20-minute sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged
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children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds master’s clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St, State College. Visit www. nittanybaptist.org. 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. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral.org. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322. Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A Lego club exploring block play and other activities that address topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math is held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The 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. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
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Activity — Penn Skates will hold public skating sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday through April 14. Admission is $9, or $6 with own skates. Call (814) 357-6898 or email vdench@pennskates.com. Support group — GriefShare, a free support group for anyone experiencing loss, will be offered at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, through April 19, at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3601 S. Atherton St., State College.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
Dinner — A Lenten dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Agape Hall at Good Shepherd Church, 867 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Spaghetti dinners for adults are $10, or $12 with fresh clam sauce; macaroni and cheese dinner for children are $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door; takeout is available. Call (814) 2382110.
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Film — The First Friday Film Discussion Group will meet and view “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Fundraiser — A missions fundraiser pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte. Cost is $6; children 3 and younger eat for free. Contact (717) 765-7414 or email loskampd@gmail.com to order breakfast 15 minutes before for pickup. Book sale — The Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5520.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
Event — The 11th annual SpikesFest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Penn State Indoor Multi-Sport Facility. Mount Nittany Health will partner with the State College Spikes to feature wellness tips for kids. Dinner — The Port Matilda Volunteer Fire Company will serve a chicken parmesan dinner from noon to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 101 E. Plank Road, Port Matilda. A complete meal costs $12; children 12 and younger eat for free. Call (814) 692-4074.
MONDAY, MARCH 6
Support group — A support group patients newly diagnosed with, recovering from or survivors of breast cancer will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Activity — Knit Wits will host crocheting and knitting for both beginners and experienced crafters from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Children’s activity — Age-appropriate building activities and socializing with friends for little ones and caregivers will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Class — A class on what to expect with hip and knee replacements will be held at 11 a.m. at Lady Lions Resource Center, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org or (814) 278-4810.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Children’s activity — Kids are invited to construct simple designs to engineering feats of bridge building from 11 a.m. to noon at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. All blocks, figurines and props will be supplied. Children’s activity — An after-school science club for school-aged kids, featuring experiments and scientific discussion, will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. All supplies provided. Support group — A monthly support group will be held for women who have experienced fertility issues and/or pregnancy loss from 6 to 8 p.m. at Choices, 2214 N. Atherton St., upper level, State College. Email info@ heartofcpa.org or visit www.heartofpca.org. Meeting — Connie Cousins, Women’s Welcome Club of State College member and freelance writer for the Centre County Gazette, will speak at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, Waddle Road, State College. Visit www. womenswelcomeclub.org. — Compiled by Zach Seyko
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Charity ball raises $200,000 for center Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — The 69th annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Charity Ball, “A Starlit Evening on the Serengeti,” raised a record $200,000 for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Center County at Mount Nittany Health. More than 600 attendees gathered at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for the Feb. 11 event, which was chaired by Melissa Hawbaker and co-chaired by Gina Woskob. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception featuring musical entertainment by Yamoussa Camara Drum and Dance, followed by African-themed cuisine stations and EBE Events and Entertainment’s Monte Carlo, a Philadelphia-based dance band. According to a press release from Mount Nittany Health, corporate sponsors, individual donations ticket sales, an online auction and the Mercedes-Benz European Driving Adventure Raffle helped to make the evening a success.
The raffle raised more than $22,000, and the online auction raised a record total of $47,000. “I have been fortunate to work alongside so many dedicated and caring charity ball committee members over the past three years,” said Hawbaker. “A good committee is paramount to the success in raising funds and in creating a special evening to celebrate our cause and our community. “We are thankful for organizations like the Children’s Advocacy Center that help children and families during a time of great need.” The Children’s Advocacy Center serves children with reports of abuse or neglect, and those who may have witnessed abuse. Through a child-centered approach, the center is a safe and friendly place where children, families and all parties involved in the intervention and investigative process can work in partnership. The center’s mission is to provide a community-based, child-focused center for the prevention, identification,
intervention and treatment of child abuse. Services are provided at no cost to families in Centre, Clinton, Mifflin, Huntington and Blair counties. The proceeds from the charity ball directly benefit children who experience abuse, with the goal of giving those in need access to nationally recognized services and specialized care. “Every time we serve a family or a child — every time that a child is heard — that matters. When we hear from families who are grateful that we’re here to help, that makes us feel successful,” said Kristina Taylor-Porter, director of the Children’s Advocacy Center. “I am so proud of the roots that have been established, but going forward, the Children’s Advocacy Center will still rely heavily on the support of the community.” For more information on the Children’s Advocacy Center, visit www.mountnittany.org/childadvocacy center. For more information on the Mount Nittany Health Foundation, visit www.foundation.mountnittany. org.
New Big Ten media pact to aid PSU programs By GEOFF RUSHTON and ELISSA HILL StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron on Feb. 24 detailed a number of non-athletics programs that will receive funding as a result of the new Big Ten media rights contract that is expected to go into effect Saturday, July 1. Barron confirmed his commitment to mental health funding at Penn State last week by detailing $705,000 in annual contributions to Counseling and Psychological Services to match the Student Fee Board‘s contribution. Barron announced at the university’s board of trustees meeting that these funds will come from the new Big Ten media contracts and from Penn State’s corporate partnership with Barnes & Noble. “For almost two years, the Big Ten has had a hard start on negotiating the media rights extension,” Barron said. “Those negotiations will continue and I’m not going to make any comments about where we are. I do know that this institution will have enough of an increase that we will,
from the Big Ten media rights, begin to contribute a substantial number of dollars to the overall success of Penn State.” Beginning July 1, $4 million from new media rights contracts will be available to support different Penn State endeavors. As promised, $450,000 will be earmarked for CAPS to provide mental health services for students. The additional funds for CAPS will come from an endowment created from “corporate donations,” which Barron announced will come from a Barnes & Noble partnership. “I think this will be a substantial impact on our ability to serve the mental health needs of our students,” he said. “I’m quite excited about it.” These funds also will support other university initiatives. The Blue Band will receive an additional $250,000, for a total of $500,000, to defray costs. The Arts and Arboretum Complex, which in the works for the current location of the Arboretum, will receive a $2 million annual contribution to match gifts. Barron said a proposal is being considered that would also create an arts and sciences museum at the Arboretum. “This is an opportunity to have a win-
win, in which our community becomes much more of a destination by combining the arts and the Arboretum and have a destination and support tens of thousands of school-age kids and other folks coming in,” Barron said. “Our consultants sort of map this out for us, that this could have a profound impact of the number of people coming in to the community and that they thought that the number of people visiting such an arts and arboretum complex might reach a million visitors a year. “This helps make our region a destination, and think about the fact that it also creates opening for space on campus as we move a lot of the different museums, allowing us to create a museum environment (in) which we’re accredited and can seek federal awards.”
He emphasized the Arts and Arboretum Complex project would be dependent on gifts, and that the media revenue would be matching money. Additional funding opportunities may arise in the second through sixth years of the contract, including up to $500,00 in matches for both gifts supporting projects of the Impact the World campaign and gifts supporting student success through either the Open Doors or Transformative Experiences campaigns. “Funding will begin near $1 million and increase rapidly to a total of $4 million per year, creating a powerful impact at Penn State based on the success of intercollegiate athletics,” Barron said. After the sixth year, Barron expects the $4 million from the media contract will increase.
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RE/MAX agent earns designation STATE COLLEGE — Jennifer Zhou, of RE/MAX Centre Realty, has earned the seller representative specialist designation presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers. The SRS designation is the premier credential in seller representation and was designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance, according to a press release from RE/MAX. The designation is recognized by the National Association of Realtors and is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria. “Jennifer has elevated her knowledge of the home-selling experience and is exceptionally prepared to provide sellers with outstanding quality of service,” said Kate Tosto, broker of record of RE/MAX Centre Realty. “Agents like Jennifer, and the thousands of RE/MAX associates who are already SRS certified, know that extensive education and training is essential to thoroughly represent seller-clients.” “Home sellers want and appreciate working with a professional real estate agent who is qualified and skilled to represent their unique needs in real estate transactions,” said Zhou, who has more than four years of local real estate experience. “Achieving the SRS designation is a significant milestone for me, and I’m eager to utilize my elevated skills and expertise when assisting clients market and sell their homes.” The SRS designation was created in 2006 and has been awarded to more than 6,000 Realtors since its inception. Zhou also has achieved the accredited buyer representative designation.
Videon named one of 12 Qualmark partner labs STATE COLLEGE — Videon has been named a Qualmark partner lab, recognizing its expertise in helping manufacturers meet challenging quality standards, Videon said in a press release. Qualmark is the world’s largest manufacturer of environmental testing chambers, and its HALT/HASS tests are industry standards. Qualmark developed HALT (highly accelerated life testing) and HASS (highly accelerated stress screening) to test products at the design stage and the production stage. By subjecting products to specific patterns of temperature and vibration stress, HALT and HASS let manufacturers avoid failures, warranty spikes and recalls, while increasing the overall reliability of their products. Videon has been using HALT/HASS on its own products for a decade and said it has found significant reductions in returns and out-of-box failures. Qualmark invited Videon’s technicians to its facility in Colorado for a week of intensive training. Becoming a Qualmark partner lab is a “recognition of what we have already done in providing HALT/HASS services,” said Videon vice president of manufacturing Rob Bargo. “As one of only a dozen partner labs in North America, Videon has proven our ability to apply HALT/HASS to help manufacturers solve complex quality problems. We are happy to have Qualmark’s support and official recognition of our skill.” “Videon’s enthusiastic support for HALT/HASS is helping us show manufacturers the significant benefits of accelerated reliability testing,” said Qualmark professional services manager Danny Loftin. “As the tests become requirements not only for aviation, but also for the military and other highly regulated fields, we rely on labs like Videon to help manufacturers learn about the new testing type and try it out before deciding whether to buy equipment of their own.”
JENNIFER ZHOU For more information, visit www.statecollegehomes. com or call (814) 231-8200.
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 FEB. 6-FEB. 10 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Dorothy A. Irvin to Dorothy A. Irvin and Leanna Nicole Walker, 218 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $1. James D. Hammond and Nancy K. Hammond by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association, 1018 Tanney St., Bellefonte, $8,086.43. Robert L. Davidson, Peggy A. Davidson and Timothy J. Davidson to Timothy J. Davidson, 415 E. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $1.
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Leroy B. Eckley to Leroy B. Eckley and Susan M. Eckley, 1001 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $1. Leroy B. Eckley to Leroy B. Eckley and Beth A. Phillips, 995 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $1.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
Gary G. Wilt and Shirley J. Wilt to GGW RP LLC, 860 S. Eagle Valley Road, $1. Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County and Elmer F. Coover Jr. to Plus Point Partners, 197 Fetzertown Road, $11,866.35.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Portable Toilet Rentals/ 24 Month Contract Sealed paper bids may be submitted via email at crpr@crcog.net through Friday, March 10 at 11:00 AM. All documents and solicitation details are available online at no cost from Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority at http://www.crpr. org/agency/Documents.html. A copy of the bid documents will also be available for review at the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority offices in the COG Building, 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #1, State College, PA 16801. Bid must include a certified check or bid bond for the amount of 10% of the total bid. Bonds must be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the PA. Local contractors are encouraged to bid. Bid deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:00am, and bids will be opened at 12:00pm at the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority office the same day. By order of: Pamela J. Salokangas, Director Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority
BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP
Robert L. Livergood and Margaret J. Livergood to Robert L. Livergood and Margaret J. Livergood, 269 German Settlement Road, $1.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Gary S. Mahute to Jeffrey W. Marshall and Sharon L. Marshall, 601 Pike St., $199,500. Haubert Mitchell Partners, John H. Mitchell Jr. and Maria E. Mitchell to Brandall Investments LP, 140 Matilda Ave., $63,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Christopher J. Fusco and Michelle M. Fusco to Michelle M. Fusco, 635 Berkshire Drive, State College, $1. Emery Keck Jr. Estate, Lois B. Keck Estate and Gary D. Keck, executor, to Margaret Kowalski, 750 Breezewood Drive, Bellefonte, $1. SC Park Apartment LLC and TSG Student Housing Venture LLC to TSG Student Housing Venture LLC and SC Park Apartment LLC, 348 Blue Course Drive, State College, $0.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Christian M. King and Lydiann B. King to Lloyd M. King and Naomi E. King, 216 Beaver Dam Road, Spring Mills, $650,000. Dale A. Haldeman to Daniel S. Lapp and Linda B. Lapp, Lower Georges Valley Road, $853,200. Dale A. Haldeman to Dale A. Haldeman, 699 Lower Georges Valley Road, $1.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Laura N. Gryschuk, Laura Alexander, Nicholas A. Gryschuk and Nicholas Alexander to Laura Alexander and Nicholas Alexander, 138 E. Main St., Boalsburg, $1. Christopher H. Turley and Kym Y. Jackson Turley to David A. Bennett and Lesli A. Bennett, 471 Homestead Lane, Boalsburg, $357,500.
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
Wallace M. Penland Sr. and Nancy M. Penland to Wallace M. Penland Sr. and Nancy M. Penland Real Estate, Wallace M. Penland Sr., trustee, and Nancy M. Penland Sr., trustee, 462 Schencks Grove Road, $1.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Betty M. Ridenour to Michael G. Swartz, 901 Jack Straw Road, Julian, $1. Michael G. Swartz to Michael G. Swartz, 901 Jack Straw Road, Julian, $1. Betty M. Ridenour to Betty M. Ridenour, 901 Jack Straw Road, Julian, $1.
MARION TOWNSHIP
JPMorgan Chase Bank to Alexander V. Berezenko, Shay Lane, $33,000.
MILESBURG BOROUGH
Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County and Ruth Geiger Estate by trustee to Steven L. Stem and Lisa A. Stem, 309 Front St., $2,498.17. J.J. Powell Inc. to J.J. Powell Inc., Milesburg Borough, $0.
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Glenn E. Rousch to Glenn E. Rousch and Susan H. Rousch, 7109 Brush Valley Road, Rebersburg, $1. James C. Peterson III and Angelina Peterson by sheriff to U.S. Bank and Pennsylvania Housing Financing, 103 E. Main St., $4,732.38.
MILHEIM BOROUGH $1.
John P. Holt to Rosemary Wilson, 166 North St., Millheim,
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Brian D. Gratz and Kelli Keane to Joshua F. Inwood and Sarah E. Eichler, 114 Heiskel Drive, Port Matilda, $315,000.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH
Kenneth L. Knepp to Linda K. Knepp, 121 N. Front St., Philipsburg, $43,000.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Gayle A. Smith to Thomas R. Kuhlman, 115 Bloom Road, Spring Mills, $10.
RUSH TOWNSHIP
Albert Brelo, William Socie and Diane P. Socie to Stone Valley Realty LLC, 106 Coaldale Road, $29,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County and David W. Emil II by trustee to Anita McCloskey, Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, $1,003.23. Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County and Elmer F. Coover Jr. by trustee to Plus Point Partners, 541 State St., Philipsburg, $6,853.16.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Springfield Limited Partnership to Paul Copertino and Michelle L. O’Connor, 75 Landon Drive, $437,575. Timofey Berezenko and Anastasia Berezenko to David R. Lapp and Rachel A. Lapp, 151 Axemann Road, $34,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County and Rebecca Dixon by trustee to CJD Group LLC, 402 Wiltshire Drive, $79,000.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Mark E. Morrison and Ronda L. Morrison to Brian J. Musgrave and Anita K. Musgrave, 347 Musselman Road, $60,000. Kenneth L. Hall and Sharon L. Hall to Stuart L. Hall, 523 Gorton Road, $1.
UNIONVILLE BOROUGH
Dennis Lynn Watkins by sheriff to Saratoga Partners LP, 301 Race St., $35,701.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Jason E. McCloskey and Bonnie L. McCloskey to Jason E. McCloskey, 692 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte, $1. Roger James and Kelley Ann James by sheriff to Wells Fargo Bank, $6,696.28. DBW Land Development Partnership to Jeffrey A. Beard and Jane F. Beard, Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte, $56,900. — Compiled by G. Kerry Webster
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Looking for someone to take over the lease for my 1 Bedroom upgraded apartment in Toftrees. And yes, I will pay your first months rent, thats how bad I need to get rid of this place. Awesome location right off of I-99! Nice roomy bedroom/ living area. This lease ends July 31. $1080/month. Does not include electricity. Heat is electric- since this apartment is on the 3rd floor, it stays nice and warm in the winter. Heating bill was $30 for December with my thermostat set at 70 all month. It runs around $25 in summer. This apartment has A/C and also has a laundry facility located in the downstairs of the building. Also a really nice little balcony! Pets are allowed but require an extra fee per month. Ill pay $500 transfer fee. If you move in in January, the rent for that month is already paid. You wont have to worry about rent until February 1. Available immediately. Im moving for work and really need to get rid of this place!
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Summer Sublet available in Downtown State College! 1 bedroom apartment available in downtown State College, May 1st - Aug 1st 2017. Rent is $500 a month includes all utilities and it is furnished. Includes shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry around the corner. 1 minute walk to campus! Fabulous location, 267-467-5612
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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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Perfect for a campus club or organization. Just eight blocks from campus this is a perfect blend of easy access to everything but a more relaxed environment for day to day living. This unfurnished house, can have up to 10 people, maintains original hard wood floors and trim throughout with one bedroom on the first floor, three bedrooms on the 2nd floor and three bedrooms on the 3rd floor, two full bathrooms and a spacious front porch. Seven free parking spaces, water, sewer, trash, lawn care and snow removal included in the monthly rent amount of $5,500.00. Large basement with ample storage and washer/dryer on site. 814-272-7772
Large 2561 sq.ft. home is nestled in a wooded setting just minutes from downtown State College. This house offers 4 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! No Pets. 814-278-7700
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I am looking for someone to take over my lease at The Retreat for this SP & Summer 17. Its a 4 bedroom 4 bathroom cottage and I would be subletting my room (2nd floor with balcony access). Please contact me if you are interested. Price is negotiable. 814-441-6778
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I have over 16 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or call or text 814-883-4855
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE OAK/MIXED WOOD FOR SALE $175.00 for approx. 1 cord mixed $200.00 for oak $325.00 for full trailer load (app. 2 cords) mixed. $375.00 for full trailer load oak. ANY SIZE CUT ADITIONAL FEE MAY APPLY 1 INCH STANDARD CALL 814-364-2007
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Free Pet Guinea Pigs, 8 wks old I have 3 8-wk old guinea pigs available for adoption. Take one, two, or all three. They make great starter pets for grade school children. Call Jon at 599-9955 to come pick one up. Please buy a cage, water bottle, and food at a pet store beforehand.
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An all natural tick/flea repellent for dogs. www. vaughnsnursery greenhouse.com
Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, ltrhds, bus. cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsltrs, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL 814-237-2024
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MOVING BOXES Approx 40 moving boxes from professional moving company. Different sizes, including mirror and wardrobe boxes. Packing paper included. $2/box $3/wardrobe box...call or text ...Philipsburg 814-574-8115
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Seeking part time help Monday through Friday 5pm-9pm at Gray’s Woods Geisinger and 5pm-9:30 pm at Scenery Park Geisinger locations. Applications can be picked up at 105 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap or online at www.cleansweep.net 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
Shipping & Receiving Clerk Nydree Flooring, located in Karthaus, PA has an immediate opening for a Shipping/ Receiving Clerk. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience shipping, both domestic and international, have good written and verbal skills, be self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Qualified candidates should email resume in confidence to hr@nydree.com with “Shipping/ Receiving” in the subject line.
NURSING POSITIONS 12 Hour Weekends & PT and FT Positions All Shifts We are offering SIGN ON Bonuses for the following Positions If you are interested please complete an application for a confidential interview. • 12 Hour Weekend Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Nurses (limited openings) – 7a-7p or 7p-7a • Full Time and Part Time Registered Nurses – All Shifts • Full Time and Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse – All Shifts • Full Time and Part Time Certified Nursing Assistants – All Shifts • PRN Licensed Practical Nurses & Certified Nursing Assistants – All Shifts Centre Crest offers a competitive wage, benefits, 403B, with company match and every other weekend off. Paid Holidays, Sick, Vacation and Personal time for part time employees. For more information contact Zachary Robinson, Human Resources Director. Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: 814-355-6777 Fax: 814-355-6999 Centre Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
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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PERSONAL CARE Full & Part Time Available
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) is seeking Personal Care Companions for the Oaks at Pleasant Gap, a senior community offering personal care and independent living cottages and apartments: Full Time, 2nd shift Part Time, 2nd & 3rd shifts High school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs. is required. We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and an employee c o ce enefi ro ra for full ar e o on If you would like to be an integral part of the overall wellbeing of our loving residents, apply now to join our caring, dedicated team of professionals.
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The Oaks at Pleasant Gap 200 Rachel Dr. • Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
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