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Parks Miller suing Centre County government By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller is suing the Centre County government. Parks Miller has been at odds with the Centre County commissioners for months over the handling of allegations that she forged a judge’s signature — but her latest court filing is a whole new fight. She claims that the county invaded her privacy as part of a politically motivated conspiracy to publicly embarrass her, and she wants the court to intervene. Her lawsuit, filed in the Centre County Court of Common Pleas on March 23, centers around alleged violations of Pennsyl-

vania’s Right-to-Know Law — raising concerns that mirror a similar lawsuit brought against the county by two county judges. She says the county illegally released her phone number and phone records to the public, only to have those records wrongly used against her in court. Over the past several months, local defense attorneys have used records of text messages between judges and prosecutors to allege bias in favor of the DA’s office. None of the records obtained spoke to the content of the messages, and only listed the times they were sent and received. Some of the attorneys who were involved in those cases — including local defense attorneys Andrew Shubin, Sean McGraw and Bernard Cantorna — are

listed as defendants alongside the Centre County government. Centre County solicitor Louis Glantz told StateCollege. com that the county released the phone records because they involve county-provided phones, making them public county STACY PARKS financial records. MILLER Bruce Castor, an attorney for Parks Miller, says this is inaccurate. Castor explains that district attorneys are permitted by law to purchase work-

related items with funds seized from criminals during investigations. He says Parks Miller’s phone was paid for in this way, meaning the county has no ability to release her phone records as county financial records. Parks Millers’ complaint also notes that the Right-to-Know Law clearly prohibits the release of “all or part of a person’s ... cellular or personal telephone number.” Parks Miller claims she should have been notified when a Right-to-Know request was filed that involved her or members of her office. Because the county did not notify her, she says she was deprived of her chance to object to the requests. Parks Miller, Page 4

Corman shares ‘rest of the story’ with CBICC members By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — State Senator and majority leader Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte, addressed an overflow crowd of members of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on March 19. The CBICC luncheon was held at the Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. “Secretary (John) Hanger (Planning and Policy) portrayed Gov. Wolf’s budget as bold and new. I’m going to give you the rest of the story,” Corman said in his address. He then outlined the tax increases that he and the Republican majority feel will be onerous for all Pennsylvanians. “There is a 22 percent increase in the personal income tax and a 40 percent increase in the sales tax,” Corman said. “In addition to raising the sales tax to 6.6 per-

cent, the governor’s budget removes many of the exemptions.” According to Corman, about 200 items would be eliminated from the exemption list, including home health services and the performing arts. The personal inJAKE CORMAN come tax would go from 3.07 percent to 3.7 percent, a substantial increase, according to Corman. Wolf’s budget calls for the lowering of property taxes, but, according to Corman, “I guarantee you they won’t stay Corman, Page 2

Patrick relishes role as hockey director at Pegula By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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Metropolitan project remains on schedule By GREGG KOHLHEPP correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT UNIVERSITY PARK — Ryan Patrick’s office at the Pegula Ice Arena is pretty sparse. Sure, he’s got a computer. In the corner, there are several hockey sticks propped against the wall. A framed photo from the “Miracle on Ice” team sits atop his desk. Of course, the office isn’t where Patrick wants to be. Sure, he loves his job as hockey director for the Pegula Ice Arena. But Patrick is at home on the ice.

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BIG PLANS: Construction is underway at The Metropolitan in downtown State College. The building is expected to open in late summer of 2016.

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ICE MAN: Ryan Patrick is the hockey director at Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena. He oversees all aspects of the community’s youth, student and adult hockey programs.

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STATE COLLEGE — The Metropolitan, developed by PennTrust Properties I LLC, is on schedule and set to open in late summer of 2016. In recent weeks, the installation of a second crane means that above-ground construction soon will begin to appear on the corner of West College Avenue and South Atherton Street. The project has dodged winter weather during the past few months, successfully excavating the underground parking and foundation areas. As the structure starts to come to life, PennTrust Properties plans to install a fence design in the next few weeks, giving State College a glimpse of what is to come. The 12-story building will offer one Sports .............................. 19-23 Women’s Corner .................. 24

floor of premium retail space, one floor of Class A office space and seven floors of student housing. An additional three floors of housing will be available for young professionals, families and alumni, with commercial event space on the top floor. “The first floor will be for retail such as restaurants, coffee shops, clothing, technology, etc.,” said Vinh Vuong, chairman and CEO of Vuong Levin. Vuong added that he was not at liberty to discuss any specific contractual or leasing projects. “Our vision of creating a true mixeduse building is about to come to life, and we’re very excited about it. We believe it will be an economic benefit to our community and a new downtown landmark,” Vuong said. Metropolitan, Page 5

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LION-HEARTED: At 174 pounds, Penn State’s Matt Brown delivered an NCAA individual title with a thrilling victory over Pitt’s Tyler Wilps. The Nittany Lions finished fifth overall. Page 19

GET IN THE GAME: Students in the Penns Valley Area School District held their own version of March Madness in the form of a dodgeball tournament. Page 11 HONORING HEROES: A banquet was held at the First Baptist Church of Bellefonte to honor firefighters, police and EMS first responders in the Bellefonte Area. Nearly 100 people attended the banquet. Page 12

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Corman, from page 1 lower. This plan is similar to one that Gov. (Robert P.) Casey proposed and was shot down.” Wolf’s proposals for the education budget would result in a net loss for Centre County school districts, Corman explained. “The proposed Wolf tax increases will drive $60.8 million out of Centre County,” he said. The plan would return about $28 million to Centre County homeowners, according to Corman. “This equates to a $34.8 million tax increase on the taxpayers of Centre County,” he said. Also according to Corman, the plan would benefit Philadelphia school districts. “Old formulas are not fresh or bold. There is nothing new in Wolf’s budget,” said Corman. The senator said he was disappointed that Wolf’s first act as governor was to talk about raising taxes. Corman said that the state should measure budget success by efficiency, not by how much is spent. According to Corman, the most serious issue facing the state is getting control of pensions for state employees. “There are no easy answers. But we are not going to have a budget this year without pension reform.” The General Fund will have to increase

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Barron announces review following fraternity scandal By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron has announced a full review of Greek life at Penn State. Barron released a statement March 23 responding to criticism the university has faced as a result of the Kappa Delta Rho allegations. In it, he says he was “personally repulsed and shocked” by allegations that KDR members posted photos of drug deals, hazing rituals and nude, unconscious women to a private Facebook page. “Some have indicated that expulsion or suspension of every member of the KDR fraternity is immediately needed,” Barron said. “The motivation behind these requests is understandable, however, the criminal investigation by local police into the KDR matter continues, as does the process managed by our Office of Student Conduct. ... I ask for your understanding as due process proceeds.” But while the Penn State community will have to wait for the investigation to finish, Barron is also taking more immediate action. He says he’s forming a task force to examine fraternity and sorority life at Penn State, a move that’s “unanimously

supported” by university leadership. Penn State vice president for student affairs Damon Sims will lead the task force, following his role as head of the university’s sexual assault task force. Barron says the task force will include administrators, students in Greek organizations, sexual misconduct prevention experts, trustees and more. One of its main goals will be to define the “fundamental purposes” of Greek organizations. He says it’s important to recognize the good that many fraternities and sororities do, but he also calls attention to string of national news stories that have shed a bad light on fraternities in recent months. “Incidents of sexual misconduct, hazing and alcohol abuse here and across the nation are all-too-common and demand immediate attention. I am determined to conduct a focused examination of fraternity and sorority life in a manner that supports the best of Greek life, while promising real and lasting change,” Barron said. “The imperative to improve our system is clear and convincing, and is unanimously supported by university leadership.” Barron says that other questions for the task force to address will include: Barron, Page 4

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PENN STATE President Eric Barron speaks to members of the media after a university board of trustees meeting on March 20 in Hershey. Barron expressed support for students who protested as officials are investigating a campus fraternity for possible involvement in online postings of photos of nude and partly nude women, some of them asleep or passed out.

School board hears concerns about proposed auditorium By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Music and the performing arts are an integral part of any community. If the March 23 State College Area School District board meeting is any indication, that sentiment rings true in this town. A group of about 20 concerned citizens and boosters for student music programs came out to discuss issues with the 60 percent design plan for the high school renovation program.

Specifically, the group detailed problems with the proposed Arts Performing Auditorium detailed in the 60 percent plan. They brought up issues ranging from public access to the facility, to the acoustics, to the stage design, to logistical issues that could arise with the loading dock. Scott Thomas, a Ferguson Township resident representing the State College Music Boosters, provided an in-depth and detailed roundup of the attendee’s primary areas of concern. Some of those areas included the addition of a balcony, which could greatly alter acoustics, and a lack of storage space for

things such as choir risers and set pieces. “We are here not in an adversarial role. Together we are smarter than we are individually,” Thomas said. “I am hoping that we can come together to come up with some innovative solutions to some of these problems before the 60 percent plan is set to be completed.” Sue Tighe also spoke at the board meeting, representing BRAVO!, a parent booster club for the State High Thespians. Tighe says that the club is “not jazzed” about the 60 percent plan. “Once again, the district has been rated one of the best communities in the country

for music education, for the 11th year in a row,” she said. “It looks like we wrote a community check and now key elements are being sacrificed. We are not trying to place blame in any way. We are trying to bring everyone to the table to solve the problems we see in this new plan.” Tighe also sent a 12-page report to the school board, detailing the major concerns that local parents and boosters have with changes made to the proposed auditorium in the 60 percent plan. Some of those include the removal of storage space, a rock Auditorium, Page 5

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Parks Miller, from page 1 Parks Miller also says the county government wasn’t the proper authority to handle the requests to begin with. Each government office has a designated Rightto-Know officer, and Parks Miller says she’s the designated officer for the DA’s office. She says she should have been forwarded any requests about her office, and that the county purposefully and maliciously chose to keep those requests away from her. Parks Miller goes on to allege that the county also wrongly obtained access to her emails, which contain confidential information related to law enforcement investigations. Castor says this is a violation of not only the Right-to-Know Law, but also the Criminal History Records Information Act. Castor and Parks Miller have previously criticized the county and the Bellefonte police department for their handling of sensitive information, such as a publicly released search warrant for Parks Miller’s office that included the name of a police informant. “The county officials are sworn to uphold the law, and their violation of it is intolerable,” Parks Miller’s civil complaint reads. Parks Miller asks for the court to force the county to return all records collected from her and to destroy any copies; to force the county to forward all future Right-to-Know requests involving the DA’s office to her; and to force the county to pay for attorney’s fees and compensatory damages.

County solicitor Glantz denies the existence of any conspiracy, and calls Parks Miller’s latest move “over the top and absurd.” He says the county properly responded to requests for specific records involving specific county employees using countyprovided cell phones, and did not fill any overly broad or unnecessary requests. “If there was going to be a perfect example for a law student about abuse of process, this would be it,” Glantz says. Shubin, McGraw and Cantorna did not immediately respond to requests for comment. McGraw and Shubin are being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania in similar litigation being brought by Centre County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Grine and Magisterial District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker. This isn’t the first time Parks Miller has alleged that attorneys and county employees have conspired against her. In filings with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, she argued that she was being targeted by the county commissioners through an illegal criminal investigation over personal and political disagreements with the commissioners. Parks Miller has strongly denied allegations that she forged a judge’s signature on a fake court order. Multiple sources have confirmed that the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is investigating the allegations, but the OAG has denied repeated requests for comment on the status of that investigation.

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STATE COLLEGE — A new flavor hits Happy Valley this month with the unveiling of LettermanS, a local restaurant that will occupy the former Damon’s Bar and Grill building on East College Avenue. “We’re excited about the opportunity to provide a quality dining experience for central Pennsylvania residents and visitors,” managing partner Scott Balboni said. While the LettermanS name has obvious athletic ties — and an unusual spelling — the new restaurant was designed to appeal to a much broader audience, including those looking for a family restaurant, a sports bar atmosphere, a soft-seating wine area, a stadium room or private banquet rooms. “It’s important to change the feel of the environment,” said Balboni. The new restaurant will feature a 100-person sports bar on the top level, along with a more intimate and enticing wine lounge. Balboni said that remodeling is underway, but there are plans to keep things fully operational during the process. He projects the entire interior and exterior renovation phases to be completed by Penn State’s graduation weekend in May. The restaurant’s connection to Penn State will be greater than just its locale. The new color scheme of blue, white and gray will make students, alumni and fans feel right at home in the foothills of Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. Barron, from page 3

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■ Does the fraternity/sorority system fall short in meeting any of its fundamental goals and living its expressed values? If so, how and what is necessary to overcome those shortcomings? ■ What is the status of sexual misconduct and alcohol misuse in our fraternity and sorority communities? Is there racial and ethnic diversity and awareness among our sororities and fraternities? How might any weakness in those areas be resolved? ■ Is the four-legged stool of this system, relying as it does on undergraduate actives, alumni, nationals and the university, well-balanced? Are all legs of the

The partner consortium that launched LettermanS will continue to host the Thursday night James Franklin and Patrick Chambers shows and the Penn State baseball show with coach Rob Cooper on Mondays. The restaurant also has plans to add the popular Keith “Goon” Conlin podcast and call-in show. Geno Maley, a 20-year veteran of local restaurant operations, has been named as the new restaurant’s general manager. He said that LettermanS will still have the traditional favorites that people have come to expect. The lunch and dinner menu will provide a wide selection of appetizers and salads, including cheese steak egg rolls, handmade crab cakes, char-grilled Caesar salad and a new spinach and goat cheese salad. Several chicken, seafood and beef entrees will enhance these choices. The staple of the LettermanS menu will be its traditional barbecue, as well as a new hand-pounded burger menu. The establishment will continue to be available for catering events on and off site and to offer the popular game-day pick-up and delivery options. Balboni and his partners would like to see LettermanS contribute to the beforeand after-gameday experiences. However, they aim to cater to concert crowds and local community events, too. “We want LettermanS to be a great place for local people, or those from out of town, to come in and experience everything we have to offer,” said Balboni. stool working in an even and coordinated fashion? What, if anything, is necessary to strengthen these relationships? ■ Is there appropriate accountability for misconduct in the fraternity and sorority system? If not, what is required to achieve the right measure of accountability? ■ In examining issues, it is imperative to identify methods and activities that will bring out the best in these organizations. How can we foster a collective mindset that ensures this objective? “This comprehensive examination of fraternity and sorority life and its culture will not be simple and it may not be comfortable,” Barron said.

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Auditorium, from page 3 ensemble classroom, a main lobby with a parking lot-level entrance, and natural light from the space. Noah Beattie-Moss, a student who wasn’t able to attend the meeting, wrote the board a letter voicing similar thoughts on the proposed auditorium. “This renovation is our one big chance for decades to come to improve already insufficient music facilities,” he said. “Imagine what heights the music teachers and student musicians could attain with facilities that are equal to their dedication and talent.” Beattie-Moss said that the district deserves the chance to see its music program soar. He added that the current plan will hold the program back rather than allow it to thrive. Superintendent Bob O’Donnell thanked

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the speakers. O’Donnell stressed that the incremental planning of the high school project exists so that concerns can be fixed prior to a finalized plan being implemented. “The board will ensure that we work through this and all of the feedback will help define if we change directions on some of these things,” O’Donnell said. “We appreciate you coming in, especially from the experience of some very involved parents.” The board also discussed preliminary plans for a tax rebate program. The proposed program would allow the district to match state rebates up to $650 for district property owners. The board voted 6-2 in favor of endorsing the proposed program. The final proposal will be presented at the Monday, April 27, board meeting and voted on at the Monday, May 4, meeting.

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THIS IS the future site of The Metropolitan. It is expected to house apartments, restaurants, a coffee shop and specialty stores. Metropolitan, from page 1

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GARTH BROOKS will play several sold-out shows at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Garth Brooks reclaims title as fastest to sell out BJC By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — It took 18 years, but Garth Brooks has finally reclaimed his title as fastest sellout in Bryce Jordan Center history. Not only did the country artist take the record back, but he blew it out of the water. Taylor Swift was the current recordholder, with a 12-minute BJC sellout, but on March 20, Brooks was able to fill the arena two times over in just three minutes. The BJC has added four more Brooks shows since. The arena’s director of sales and marketing, Bernie Punt, said that Brooks selling out arenas in just minutes is nothing new. “He’s the real deal. In 1997, slated to perform two shows at the BJC on his national tour, fans lined up all over central PA to buy tickets — this was before online ticket sales — and suddenly, we were up to five sold-out nights,” Punt said. “The fan response was phenomenal and Garth always remembered that. Garth told our audience each night that he promised he’d be back.”

Punt said that Brooks is a “heck of a nice guy” and one of the building’s favorite guests. Brooks was originally scheduled to play on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at the BJC. He will now play one show on Friday, April 24, and two on Saturday, April 25. The arena also added a second May 1 show. “If we only had one show like Taylor Swift, then yes, Garth would have sold out within minutes, but Mr. Brooks went on sale with two shows and was able to add two more shows within 10 minutes after we went on sale because of one reason — to have enough inventory available on all the shows for the fans and not the ticket scalpers,” Punt said. Brooks retired from both recording and performing from 2001 until 2009. He has spent the past few years playing in Las Vegas for a residency at the Encore Hotel, but this BJC trip is part of his official comeback world tour. There are still tickets available to see Brooks when he comes to town. Tickets are available online at the Ticketmaster website, or by calling (800) 745-3000.

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When the State College Planning Commission looked into revising the zoning district 10 years ago, it was this type of multi-use building that was part of the vision. State College Borough Council enacted the commercial incentive district ordinance in 2005. State College zoning officer Anne Messner feels that “there is a tremendous amount of support for this type of facility going in.” The proximity of the Metropolitan to the campus is another important connection between the university and the borough: Welcoming a diverse population, including students of many nationalities, as well as local residents to a downtown center. “Our goal is to create a multi-use building that supports a cultural community,”

Vuong said. The Metropolitan is currently leasing on the residential side through Property Management Inc. for fall 2016. Arrangements for student, graduate and international housing are being offered on the third through the ninth floors, while the 10th through 12th floors are slated for graduate and professional residents. “We expect the residential apartments to lease quickly. The amenities, the premium location and modern design of the building will attract many to be a part of this diverse community,” Vuong said. The official website — www.themet-sc. com — was recently launched and provides additional information about the project, the apartments and more. People interested in retail, office space and/or residential living can sign up for email alerts and follow The Metropolitan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Patrick, from page 1 “Hanging around rinks is basically how I grew up,” Patrick said. “I can still remember watching my brother play. He said, ‘We gotta get you out there.’ I had been skating. I was 5 years old. As soon as I got out there with all the equipment on, I just loved it.” The rest, as they say, is history. Throughout his career, Patrick, 35, has done it all. He’s been a player, a coach, an instructor, a public relations person and an administrator. He’s also lived all over the country — New York, Minnesota, Denver, West Virginia and Pittsburgh. But Happy Valley is home. As a young man, Patrick was attending a prep school in Minnesota. His brother was attending Penn State, so he decided to check it out. “My dad said, ‘Why don’t you go to Penn State? It’s great.’ I had been up here a few times visiting my brother and I loved it,” Patrick said. Looking back, he can’t imagine going anywhere else. “As a student, I loved it. It was the greatest 4½ years of my life. I met a lot of great friends. Coming back as an adult … it’s every Penn Stater’s dream. Every person I run into says that. It is a dream come true to come back to State College,” Patrick said. Patrick — who played for the Penn State’s ACHA club hockey team as a student — graduated in 2003. Prior to his return to Happy Valley, Patrick worked as the head coach at Sewickley Academy. While there, he also worked as the director of coaching and player development for the Pittsburgh Aviators’ youth hockey organization and served as the program director for the Airport Ice Arena in Moon Township. There, he designed and implemented on- and off-ice hockey programs for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Learn to Play Hockey program. He was also the owner of PV Hockey, which specialized in skill development.

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At Pegula, Patrick does a little bit of everything — from answering emails to coordinating programs. Make no mistake about it, Patrick loves his job. “Basically, you get to go to hockey practice every day. You’re playing with little kids and just having fun. It’s what I enjoy. The second I step on the ice, it’s not work. I’m having fun,” Patrick said. It’s one of the many lessons that Patrick learned from his father, Craig. Craig, by the way, is in the Hockey Hall of Fame. According to Patrick, his father’s Hall of Fame speech really struck a chord. “His dad told him, ‘If you find something you really, really love and can make money doing it, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ That’s how I feel,” Patrick said. Craig Patrick, of course, is most famous for being a part of Herb Brooks’ staff for the “Miracle on Ice” team that captured Olympic gold in 1980. In addition to coaching, he’s also been a player and a general manager in the NHL. Patrick said that he doesn’t get too many questions about his famous father, who was portrayed by actor Noah Emmerich in the 2004 film, “Miracle.” “I don’t get too many (who make the connection),” Patrick said. “Some do, some don’t.” According to Patrick, his father didn’t see the movie for a long time. However, he had a speaking engagement at Disney World about the film, so he was forced to watch it. Was it an accurate portrayal? “My dad said it was pretty accurate. You’re never going to get personal conversations exactly right, but they got the gist of the story,” Patrick said. As Pegula hockey director, Patrick is always busy. The arena has sparked an interest in youth hockey and offers a variety of hockey programs for those just learning to skate to those ready to play organized hockey. Patrick is excited by the growth of the sport in the Centre Region. “Hockey is becoming popular. It’s growing in the state and now here. You get a kid into the arena for a game and

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RYAN PATRICK, the hockey director at Pegula Ice Arena, feels at home on the ice. “The second I step on the ice, it’s not work,” Patrick said. he says, ‘I wanna do that.’ They watch a game and they immediately want to be down here doing public skate or taking a class. It makes things easy,” Patrick said. Patrick’s wife, Colleen, is a 2002 Penn State graduate. They live in State College and have two children, Declan, 4, and Molly, 2. “It’s a lot of fun,” Patrick said of parenthood. “This is a nice place to work because they can come up here. It’s a real family atmosphere.”

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McDonald’s curbs use of antibiotics By The San Jose Mercury News So it turns out you really do deserve a break today at McDonald’s. Or at least a day two years from now. The fast-food chain with more than 14,000 restaurants in the United States has pledged to phase out the use of chickens treated with antibiotics by March 2017. It’s about time. Chipotle, Panera, Wendy’s and Chickfil-A are already onboard, and we hope the rest of the chain restaurants will join the movement. Unless the use of antibiotics in food is restricted to treatment rather than widely used for prevention, the lifesaving drugs will become useless for treating people. And we can’t count on the Food and Drug administration to help. It indefensibly places the profits of the meat industry above the very lives of Americans. Nearly 80 percent of antibiotics sold in the United States are given to healthy farm animals. They promote growth and help to prevent the spread of diseases in animals packed in close quarters. Research scientists and the American Medical Association have been trying for decades to get the FDA to ban the practice. The Centers for Disease Control documented last year that nearly 2 million Americans fell ill from antibioticresistant infections. More than 23,000 died. The European Union banned using antibiotics for growth promotion nearly a decade ago. The science showing the presence of antibiotics in food is making them less and less effective in humans. But as recently as 2011, the FDA wimped out again, timidly asking pharmaceutical companies to please voluntarily reduces sales of antibiotics for use in food animals. Oh, that worked: Sales have jumped by nearly 2.9 million pounds, roughly a 10 percent increase. McDonald’s purchases more than 3 percent of all chickens sold in the United States. It’s still not health food, but it’s great to see a corporation show respect for its consumers and force suppliers to do the right thing. That’s more than we can say for the FDA.

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What will they tell their mothers? We recently watched in horror as Another story at Penn State made a 10 second cellphone video taken national news this past week. by a student at Oklahoma University The brothers of the local chapter of showed the members of a fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho are alleged to have on a bus, dressed in formal attire, set up a private page on Facebook singing a racist song. The national in which members of the fraternity chapter of that fraternity, administraposted information about illegal drug tors at Oklahoma University and the sales, details about hazing activities local authorities took swift action to as well as pictures of young women address the young men in who were either passed out question. or sleeping. At Penn State, it wasn’t In these pictures, the a racist song and general women were reportedly disrespect for a minornaked or in compromising ity group. At KDR, it was positions and were apparthe degradation of actual ently photographed without young women with names their knowledge. and faces and families and One of the brothers in friends. They are young question agreed to be interwomen who likely sit in viewed by Philly mag under classes or attend university the condition of anonymity. activities with those 144 His response to what may young men — including be determined to be crimisome who may have been nal abuse and mistreatment dates or even girlfriends — of others can be summed up Patty Kleban, and who were victimized in this quote. “The fire of in- who writes for without their knowledge. dignant, misplaced self-righ- StateCollege.com, In response, we hear teousness that looks to ruin is an instructor young men rationalizing people’s lives and unjustly at Penn State, their decisions. We hear ruin reputations is the abuse mother of three people questioning the vicand violation that should be and a community tims for “getting in that conat the center of discussion, volunteer. She is a not the humorous, albeit Penn State alumna dition in the first place.” who lives with her Why aren’t we hearing possibly misguided, antics of family in Patton Girls’ Lives Matter? Will the a bunch of college kids.” Township. Her Decisions made without views and opinions story change if we learn that any of the girls were underempathy or remorse or guilt do not necessarily and with total disregard for reflect those of Penn age? I was a member of a sothe safety or well-being of State. rority when I was an underothers meets the diagnostic graduate at Penn State. I understand criteria for anti-social behavior. Outthe value of membership in a group rage that the focus of discussion is that helps to build friendships, proabout the “antics of college kids” and vide opportunities for service and ofwithout concern for the victims sugfers the chance to have a little fun. I gests psychopathology. know that many Greek organizations A Facebook page with 144 memvalue individuality over conformibers and for which the number of ty. Not all are about peer pressure, “views” was reported at several thougroupthink or the distorted sense of sand visits demonstrates a serious “safety in numbers” that sets the ball problem within our community. The in motion for these horrific incidents. decision to set up the closed page, to But situations like the one at Oklainvite members, to keep it running, homa University, KDR and even the to post new pictures and then to have now highly suspect report by Rollmembers repeatedly return to visit the page — and to create a second ing Stone about a gang rape at the page when the first one was uncovUniversity of Virginia, turn up the ered — suggests a level of darkness volume on conversations about the that goes beyond “misguided.” mob mentality so often associated

By The Orange County Register Two years ago, President Barack Obama claimed that his was “the most transparent administration in history.” We were reminded of that claim as the American Society of Newspaper Editors marked the 10th anniversary of Sunshine Week, which is set aside each year to remind the American public of the importance of open government and the freedom of information. Sunshine Week 2015 — which coincides with the birthday of James Madison, drafter of the First Amendment — occurred last week as the issue of transparency is front and center in the nation’s capital. Hillary Clinton last week held a news conference during which she acknowledged — two years after the fact — that she maintained a secret nongovernmental email account during her tenure as Obama’s secretary of state. While Clinton feigned transpar-

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with organizations like fraternities and sororities. Some of the decisions made by some students associated with Greek life (i.e. underage drinking, dangerous levels of alcohol consumption, hazing, community vandalism) raise concerns for both town and gown. Inevitably, people will point to the good works of many of these organizations or to those Greeks who reject the “Animal House” reputation. People will point out the non-Greek organizations such as marching bands or sports teams that have had issues with similar negative behaviors. We’ll hear about higher GPAs, alumni networking, and alumni connections to both the organizations and to the university when comparing Greeks to their non-Greek counterparts. And then we learn of a group in which illegal activity and sexual exploitation of women may be a group norm. When we find one in which the group dynamics are such that the focus is going along with the group instead of doing what is right socially, legally and morally, there should be a zero tolerance policy. No probation or warnings. The group should be gone and the members expelled by the university. If they can’t regulate themselves, then we should regulate for them. Penn State President Barron, the Interfraternity Council , and the local authorities have all issued statements that this behavior will not be tolerated on our campus and that a full investigation is underway. If and when criminal behavior is determined to have taken place in this Facebook incident and the identities of the opportunists in question are revealed (Facebook is reportedly cooperating in the investigation), each member should have to face serious and legal consequences. Included in that should be requirement that each member of the Facebook group explains in detail to his mother, his sisters, his grandmothers and any other women in his life his decision to go along with the crowd and to let them know his views of women.

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Penn State to offer courses to military community UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State will begin offering select courses this fall at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego with the goal of giving military personnel more access to a college degree. The courses, from defense- or business-related academic programs, will be taught in a dedicated Penn State classroom at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot via Penn State World Campus, the university’s online campus. The site will be the university’s first classroom on a military base. The academic operations will be managed by Penn State World Campus through a five-year agreement with the Marine Corps, and military personnel who take classes on site will be registered as World Campus students. The agreement calls for on-site face-to-face instruction, which is designed to orient military personnel into an education setting for them to finish their degrees online through World Campus. “We are excited to expand access to higher education to the San Diego military community,” Penn State President Eric Barron said. “The university has a long history of educating members of our armed forces, and we are committed to providing them with a high-quality academic experience and the opportunity to become part of the Penn State community.” The San Diego area has one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the country, which include Naval Base San Diego, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Within a 15-mile radius of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, there are more than 55,000 military personnel, according to the Department of Defense’s 2012 Demographics Report, which has the most recent data available. Select courses from the following degree programs will be taught through the Marine Corps Recruit Depot classroom: master of professional studies in homeland security, master of professional studies in supply chain management, master of professional studies in human resources and employment relations, and bachelor of science in labor and employment relations. Once students have completed the courses offered at the depot, they can continue their academic program online through World Campus to finish their degrees. “Penn State World Campus is providing another option for a high-quality college education to the military community in San Diego,” said Craig Weidemann, vice president for outreach and vice provost for online education at Penn State. “The classroom environment is an important element to help our military students transition into an online educational setting. Finishing their degree online through Penn State World Campus will be a good fit for them because they can study when it’s convenient from wherever they are in the world.” World Campus will begin renovating the classroom space in spring 2015 for classes to begin in August, the start of the university’s 2015 fall semester.

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PENN STATE will have its first dedicated teaching site on a military base this fall, when select courses through Penn State World Campus will be offered at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. In addition to the classroom space at the depot, World Campus will have office space for an on-site admissions counselor and an outreach director. Currently, 17 percent of World Campus’s 10,805 students are military-affiliated students.

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BELLEFONTE — Each school year, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge No. 1094’s Students of the Month program recognizes students from Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Area high schools. Nominees are judged on the basis of character, leadership, service and citizenship. Winners to date: ■ For September, Ashley Morris, of Bellefonte, and Jessie Jenkins, of Bald Eagle Area. Morris is the daughter of Christine and Steve Morris. Jenkins is the daughter of Laurie and Jeffrey Jenkins.

■ For October, Devin Walk, of Bellefonte, and Meghan Shiels, of Bald Eagle Area. Walk is the son of Amy and Howard Walk. Shiels is the daughter of Roxanne and Andy Shiels. ■ For November, Matthew Modricker, of Bellefonte, and Nicole Bonsell, of Bald Eagle Area. Modricker is the son of Tami Barnes and David Modricker. Bonsell is the daughter of Jack and Shirley Bonsell.

Wylie earns Dean’s Award HAMILTON, N.Y. — Sarah Wylie, international relations-undeclared major from State College, recently earned the Dean’s Award for academic excellence at Colgate University for the fall 2014 semester. Students with a 3.30 or higher term average while enrolled in 3.75 or more course hours are eligible for Dean’s Award recognition.

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March 26-April 1, 2015

South Hills students travel to outdoor show

HARRISBURG — Business students and instructors from South Hills School of Business and Technology in Lewistown recently visited the Great American Outdoor Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Show vendor Jim Ream, owner of Valley Sports N Outdoors LLC, gave a presentation to the students concerning the level of work and preparation that goes into an expo show of such magnitude. Ream shared business tips and ad-

vice on how to sell to thousands and how to determine a sales goal for similar events. South Hills graduate Rochelle Goshorn, a sales representative at the FoxPro Inc. booth, also spoke to the students about what it takes to be successful at events such as the Great American Outdoor Show. FoxPro is a Lewistown manufacturer of high-performance electronic game calls.

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BALD EAGLE AREA High School LEO Club member Carson Spence looks on while Wingate Elementary students Cameron Martin, Colin Brooks and Keira Soltis sign a banner pledging to show respect to everyone.

BEA holds campaign to ‘End the Word’ Submitted photo

FIRST-YEAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY students Zachary McClure and Joshua Griffith, both of State College, are shown participating in a cooperative project in which South Hills School of Business and Technology IT students are completely assembling 26 computers to be used at the Lewistown campus. Students from both the State College and Altoona campuses are involved with this hands-on work as a foundational part of their IT training.

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WINGATE — Bald Eagle Area School District recently held three days of “Spread the Word to End the Word” awareness. March 4 was national Spread the Word to End the Word Day, designed to end the use of the “r word,” or derogatory language used when describing people with intellectual disabilities. Students and staff in all schools in the Bald Eagle Area School District had the opportunity to visit www.rword.org to sign a pledge, and to sign a banner to hang in each school indicating that the only “r-word” they will use when referring to others is “respect.”

The banners at the high school and Wingate Elementary were hung during the Special Olympics State Floor Hockey Tournament, which the school district again hosted this year. This tournament is run by BEA student volunteers and community members, lead by Bald Eagle Area LEO Club members who are advised by BEA special education teacher Erica Milliron. Bald Eagle Area was happy to show the 450 individuals attending the tournament from around Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia that the school district has proudly taken the pledge to “end the word.”

Lock Haven University offers grant writing course LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University is offering an online grant writing course, which is open to the public, from Monday, May 18, through Friday, July 24. The course is an introduction and application of the mechanics, principles and techniques of successful grant writing. Students will apply the fundamental components of a grant proposal such as identifying sources of grant funding, conducting research to support their application and tailoring their proposals to specific audience interests. Students will locate funding oppor-

tunities and develop a competitive grant proposal for an agency of their choice following the agency’s Request for Proposal format. Those interested in registering do not have to be enrolled as a student at Lock Haven University. The course is a graduate-level online course for which the student will be charged tuition and fees. To complete the registration form, visit www.emailmeform. com/builder/form/0wak41XE8aSe2Niac For more information, contact Terry Wolfe at (570) 484-2353.

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Students transform school into gallery of wonder By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Students at the Centre Learning Community Charter School in State College recently turned their school building into a museum for the day. On March 18, every classroom in the building was filled with displays made by the students for “The Museum of Wonderment.” The “museum” project is an annual themed event that involves the entire 100-member student body of fifth through eighth grades students. In the largest room, eighth graders displayed electronic and mechanical devices which the students disassembled to show off and label their inner workings. Students manned the displays, offering descriptions to visitors of how the devices worked. Projects were graded based on research, writing, teamwork and presentation. Ryan Lazar-Hawn showed a metal detector and gave a detailed speech describing the electromagnetic principles that are used in it. “I got this metal detector and it never worked,” he said. “It sat in my basement, and when I got this project I deconstructed it to see why it never worked.” Lazar-Hawn’s display showed all the parts of the device, as well as a Lego block crane with an electromagnet made of a wire hooked to a battery and coiled around a nail to demonstrate the principle of electromagnetism. Kelly Saylor took apart an electric fan

and demonstrated the principles of electric motors in detail for her display. Zach Oakman and Eli Johnson showed a partially disassembled 1970s vintage electric organ and a modern-day electronic keyboard to show the advances in technology in the last 40 years. Oakman said that the old organ had been donated to the school, but it was not being used. “We had it up on the stage for a couple years, so I decided to take it apart,” he said. Fifth and sixth graders were tasked with creating an invention and showing how it worked, and what its function would be. Sixth-grader Eoinn Maguire showed his dog fitness jacket, which combined a dog harness and a cloth jacket equipped with a pedometer to measure the animal’s steps while being walked. Rachael Amos, a fifth grader, invented California 55, a hair-care product made of all-natural ingredients derived from fruits such as bananas, coconuts and avocados. “It smooths out your hair and makes a great shine with no frizz,” explained a flyer she handed out to visitors at her display. A secondary theme of the museum was titled “From Colonies to a Country,” focusing on Revolutionary War-era America. Alia Carr-Chellman was dressed as Sybil Ludington, a Revolutionary War heroine who made a ride similar to Paul Revere’s to warn citizens of approaching British troops in April 1777, before the battle of Ridgefield. Ludington was just 16 years old at the time. “Her ride was longer than Paul Revere’s,

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EOINN MAGUIRE showed his pedometer-equipped dog fitness jacket invention at the Centre Learning Community Charter School “Museum of Wonderment.”

Students begin work on their displays and projects in early January. Teachers and students alike said the hard work was worth the effort to create the museum and have parents and community members come to see and appreciate it.

but she was never as famous as he was because she was a girl,” said Carr-Chellman. About 20 other students were clad in 18th-century garb and portrayed actual characters from that era. The museum project has been an annual event at the school for five years.

Students ‘Get in the Game’ during dodgeball tournament By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — Students in the Penns Valley School District had their own version of “March Madness” recently when the inaugural “Get in the Game” event, sponsored by the Penns Valley Youth Center, Grace United Methodist Church and the Penns Valley Area School District, was held on March 20 and 21. “Get in the Game” kicked off with inschool assemblies that showed students in fifth through 12th grades how to can get involved in the community. It culminated the next day with a dodgeball tournament held at the high school gym involving 32 teams of players. The idea for the event originated with a conversation between Mark Messner, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, and Penns Valley School District Superintendent Brian Griffith. Messner discovered that in a survey taken in the district, students reported a low sense of community involvement and a low religious faith affiliation. Messner asked Grace’s director of ministries, Adam Jepson, to work on an event that would address these issues. Jepson contacted Darren Narber, of the Penns Valley Youth Center, to see if his organization wanted to get involved. Narber accepted the invitation, and three months ago planning for the event began. Event organizers expected about 100 students to participate, but were pleasant-

ly surprised when more than 300 showed up, along with many family members and friends to cheer them on. The dodgeball teams had many creative and humorous names, including Underdodgers, Destroyers, Dodgesaurs, Cold Cuts, the Untouchaballs, Hit the Fat Kid and even the Lamest Name Ever. Many had matching team T-shirts with players’ nicknames, such as Rootbeer, J-Dawg and Big M, printed on them. Two games ran concurrently in the double elimination format tournament. Penns Valley teacher Mike Durn served as the announcer, keeping the crowd excitement level high. In the school’s hallways, about 25 community groups manned display tables with information about their organizations, encouraging students to get involved. Groups represented included 4-H, the Penns Valley Kiwanis Club, the Penns Valley Conservation Association, the Centre County Youth Services Bureau, Arteca’s Martial Arts, the HOPE Fund, several church groups and many others. Students were given a passport to keep track of the booths they visited. Completed passports were entered into a drawing for prizes, which included an Xbox game console and an iPad. Near the end of the tournament, Penns Valley graduate and NFL football player Josh Hull addressed the group, even though he had an emergency appendectomy the day before.

Adoption, foster care night planned STATE COLLEGE — Children’s Aid Society will host an adoption and foster care information night Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St. This event will provide an overview of the services offered through Children’s Aid Society’s adoption and foster care programs, and will help anyone considering becoming a foster or adoptive parent in exploring their options. Adoption workers will be on hand to share information about domestic and international adoption processes, as

well as discuss foster care and adoptions through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network. Those in attendance will learn about what is involved in a home study, and find out about the characteristics of children who are in need of a family. The purpose of the session is to help prospective adoptive and foster families make an informed decision about how to proceed in the process. Individuals or couples interested in attending this session can call (814) 7652686 to sign up or to get more information.

SAM STITZER/For the Gazette

TEAMS WAIT their turn to compete in the “Get in the Game” event at Penns Valley High School.

was very pleased with the large turnout and support of the event. “This is huge,” he said. Dalton said he is already thinking ahead to making “Get in the Game” an annual event, and perhaps inviting students from surrounding school districts to participate.

“The community is something that is very easy to get involved with, and getting involved is something I encourage all the youngsters here to do,” said Hull. He thanked the Penns Valley community for its support of him during his football career at Penn State and in the NFL. High school principal Dustin Dalton

Egg hunt set for Talleyrand Park BELLEFONTE — In conjunction with Historic Bellefonte Inc., the Bellefonte Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Talleyrand Park Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. Egg pick-up will begin at 2 p.m. All children 12 and younger are invited to attend. Games, refreshments, a bounce house and a visit from the Easter Bunny are planned for the event, along with 15,000 Easter eggs to hunt. The children will be divided into age groups throughout the park. Special eggs with coupons for Easter baskets, gift certificates and prizes from downtown businesses

are included in the day’s festivities. Centre Crest, local clubs, churches and fire companies will supply the candy-filled plastic eggs and special prizes. Entertainment will be provided by radio station 3WZ. There is no charge and no registration for this event. Any students needing to complete community service time for school are encouraged to volunteer to help with the event. To make a donation, set up an activity or for more information, contact Mary McMurtrie at (814) 574-3240 or email marym9109@yahoo.com.

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March 26-April 1, 2015

Church honors emergency responders with banquet By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A banquet was held on March 20 at the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte to honor firefighters, police and EMS first responders in the Bellefonte area. About 100 people, including first responders and their family and friends, attended the event. Members of the church prepared and served a meal to the group, free of charge. Following the meal, the church’s pastor, Greg Shipe, addressed the group, thanking the first responders for their dedicated work helping and protecting the citizens of the Bellefonte area. He gave a presentation detailing the history of the symbols which represent the fire, police and EMS units, noting that some the symbols’ origins date back as far as biblical times. The snake coiled around a pole on the EMS symbol is thought to be a reference to Moses being told by God to raise a serpent on his staff, and that anyone looking at the serpent would be healed of any illness. The shape of police badges is believed to have originated around the year 1200, when knights carried shields of a similar shape. “Their shields became known as symbols of authority,” said Shipe. “They (knights) were called in to uphold the laws established by the king.” Shipe said the firefighters’ symbols date back to around the year 1100, when the city of Jerusalem was under siege by enemies using crude firebombs that caused many fires. Out of that siege came the first firefighters. A symbol was developed to thank those men who put their lives on the line. “It’s a long-standing heritage and a badge of honor and courage, and I appreciate all that you do putting your lives on the line,” said Shipe. Following Shipe’s address, a short video of church members expressing their thanks to the first responders was shown, followed by a presentation of two $2,000 checks to the Bellefonte Police Department, and the Fireman’s Relief Fund. The money was donated by the church’s approximately 200 members. “We wanted to give them enough money to really do something with it,” said assistant pastor Aaron Hoffman. EMS Chief Scott Rhoat accepted the donations, expressing thanks on behalf of the Undine and Logan fire companies and the EMS.

ABOUT 100 PEOPLE attended the First Responders Banquet at the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte. He noted the unique dedication of all emergency responders. “This is not just another job — this takes a passion and a commitment to not only provide a service, but also to serve the community,” Rhoat said. He went on to say that the month of March has been tragic for those in emergency services in Pennsylvania, noting that an EMS paramedic was killed when struck by

Park clean up volunteers needed STATE COLLEGE — Join Centre Region Parks and Recreation at a local park from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, and make a difference in your community during the 2015 CRPR Spring Spruce-Up/Park Partner Day. Help prepare local municipal parks and facilities for another busy season while joining a dedicated group of volunteers. Three coordinated clean-up events have been scheduled that morning. Volunteers and group leaders are asked to contact one of the coordinators by Wednesday, April 15, so that the

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a passing vehicle near Johnstown, a firefighter was killed fighting a house fire in Clearfield, and a police officer was shot and killed in the Philadelphia area. “While none of these were in Centre County, for all of us in emergency services it has certainly been a wakeup call of what could happen,” said Rhoat. “What you folks are doing this evening — we greatly appreciate it, and we thank you for that.”

CATA photo contest open for submissions STATE COLLEGE — CATA has launched its third annual “In Transit” photo contest on its Facebook page, at which CATA riders and the general public are encouraged to submit their own CATA photography through Friday, May 1. All entries are to be CATA-themed and may include any or all of CATA’s three services — CATABUS, CATARIDE and CATACOMMUTE. Submissions will be reviewed and narrowed to three finalists. A week long online voting period will then determine the top winner placements, who will be awarded the prizes no later than Monday, May 11. The grand prize winner will have his or her photograph featured on the cover of the Fall 2014 Ride Guide, plus receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The first runner-up will receive a $75 Downtown State College gift card, and the second runner-up will receive a $50 Downtown State College gift card. Full contest rules and instructions can be found by visiting www.facebook.com/rideCATABUS. For additional information, contact Jacqueline Sheader, CATA public relations manager, at (814) 238-CATA(2282) ext. 5141.

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Spring Mills hosts annual fundraising run By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The sixth annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill took place on March 22 in Spring Mills. The race is held in memory of Rodney Myers, who was a Penns Valley High School wrestler and an avid runner, often training in the Spring Mills and Egg Hill areas. Myers died in 2005 and the race was established to honor him. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Penns Valley High School track and field and cross-country teams. According to race organizer Jodi Butler, who is Myersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter, about 80 runners registered to participate in the race, including Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11-year-old daughter, Jadyn. Runners were a diverse group, ranging in age from pre-

RACE RESULTS First overall male Patrick Singletary, 1:01:23 First overall female Kendra Black, 1:09:34

2. Susan Bedsworth, 1:24:35 3. Maggie King, 1:25:44 Female, 30-39 1. Liz Ladrido, 1:12:53 2. Tara Murray, 1:13:26 3. Brianna Bair, 1:14:24

Male, 20-29 1. Kyle Houser, 1:19.26 2. Victor Torrealba, 1:25:51 3. Chris Schell, 1:31:18 Male, 30-39 1. Alan Effrig, 1:05:34 2. Brian Garthwaite, 1:06:10 3. Andy Cunningham, 1:07:34 Male, 40-49 1. Ed Simoncek, 1:15:58 2. Joshua McCracken, 1:22:00 3. Richard Greene, 1:37:23 Male, 50-59 1. Bob Cornwall, 1:12:07 2. David Mather, 1:17:27 3. Marty Klanchar, 1:18:12

Female, 40-49 1. Deb Simoncek, 1:16:59 2. Sarah Farrant, 1:19:25 3. Ivy Albright, 1:26:31 First overall team Squicciawede, 1:10:54 Male team Lionscar, 1:12:51 Family team 1. Team Winkleblech, 1:19:54 2. Team Cheetalicious, 1:20:03 3. The Real Maquires, 1:21:07

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RUNNERS LEAVE the starting line during the sixth annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill. teens to senior citizens and competing in age groups of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. There were also relay classes for team participation. Fundraising raffles were held in the Old Gregg School gymnasium, with the top prize a Giant 18-speed hybrid bicycle from the Bicycle Shop in State College. By mid-afternoon, the runners were gathered at the starting line on Sinking Creek Road, just west of Spring Mills. The starting gun, a Civil War-era cannon, was fired by Jimmy Brown, a member of Hamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battery F Civil War reenactment group. It produced a loud, echoing boom

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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Centre County Youth Service Bureau is hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;SportsCentre Liveâ&#x20AC;? from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Tudek Park in State College. Kids and families of all ages are invited to enjoy a day of sports, fun and refreshments. Games such as soccer and basketball will be played. There will also be a chance to try new games, including human foosball. There also will be arts and crafts. Registration will be held the day of the event. There is no cost. For more information, contact Dani San Giacomo at drs5414@psu.edu or call (908) 591-9951.

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(Editor’s note: If your church does not appear in the listings and you would like to be included next week, email editor@centrecountygazette.com.) Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 6 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church 1250 University Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. (self-guided prayer stations, not recommended for children under 12) Holy Saturday: 6 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church Midtown Service at The State Theatre 130 W. College Ave., State College Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church Gray’s Woods Elementary School 60 Brackenbourne Drive, Port Matilda Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church Warriors Mark at Camp Kanesatake 4976 Camp Kanesatake Lane, Spruce Creek Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Church 200 Ellis Place, State College Good Friday: 12:10 p.m. (regular services), 5:30 p.m. (youth party), 6:45 p.m. (young adult services), 8 p.m. (Passion film) Holy Saturday: 6 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (adult Easter experience with Kizonde giant egg hunt) Coleville Wesleyan Church 326 Lower Coleville Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. Faith United Church of Christ 300 E. College Ave., State College Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m. (followed by Easter Egg Hunt at 12:15 p.m.)

Community Good Friday Service Friday, April 3 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

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Welcome and Announcements Pastor Steve Lynn “Father Forgive them for they know not what they do” - Pastor Bonnie Kline Smelter (University Baptist & Brethren) “Today you will be with me in paradise” - Pastor Marv Friesen (University Mennonite Church) “Woman, Behold your son: behold your mother” - Pastor Monica Dawkins-Smith (Faith UCC) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” - Pastor Dean Lindsey (SC Presbyterian Church) “I thirst” - Pastor Susan Williamson (Pine Hall Lutheran Church) “It is finished” - Pastor Neal Lassinger (St. Paul’s United Methodist Church) “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” - Pastor Steve Lynn

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Grace Fellowship Church 1250 University Drive (Calvary building), State College Easter Sunday: 3 p.m.

Fairbrook United Methodist Church 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m. (sunrise service at Fairbrook Park Pavillion, followed by brunch at the church), 10:30 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church 205 S. Garner St., State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Family Life of Penns Valley Corner of Route 192 and Ridge Road, Centre Hall Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.

Grace Baptist Church 3596 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Family Life of Penns Valley 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Keystone Church and Ministries 1224 N. Atherton St., State College Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

Fellowship Bible Church 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

Milesburg Presbyterian Church 487 Sierra Lane, State College Easter Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Bellefonte 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

Milesburg United Methodist Church 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg Palm Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. (sunrise service followed by breakfast), 10:45 a.m.

Family Life of Penns Valley 3596 Penns Valley Road, Suite D, Spring Mills Good Friday: Noon First Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 2 p.m. (free community dinner) Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. (Easter breakfast), 10:15 a.m. Freedom Life 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Good Friday: 10 a.m. Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. Gatesburg Lutheran Church 1925 Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church 867 Grays Woods Boulevard, State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. (stations of the cross) Holy Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 851 N. Science Park Road, State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (breakfast served in between services)

Mount Nittany United Methodist Church 1500 E. Branch Road, State College Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (breakfast follows), 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Victory 820 Westerly Parkway, State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: Noon (stations of the cross), 1 p.m. (celebration of the Lord’s Passion), 7:30 p.m. (Tenebrae) Holy Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon (Note: There is no 4 p.m. vigil or 5 p.m. Sunday mass on Easter.) Park Forest Baptist Church 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (self-guided worship through the format of the Old Testament tabernacle) Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Park Forest Village United Methodist Church 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College Palm Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:15 a.m, 9:15 a.m. Pine Hall Lutheran Church 1760 W. College Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Join us for Holy Week April 1

Discerning the Divine: Icon presentation 4:30 p.m.; Pig Roast Dinner 5:15 p.m.; Music & Art 6:15-8:15 p.m.

April 2

Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 p.m.

April 3

Good Friday Community Worship Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church from 12-3:00 p.m Good Friday (Tenebrae) Service 7:30 p.m.

April 5

Sunrise Worship with Holy Communion 6:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Casual, Alternative Worship with Holy Communion 6:00 p.m.

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Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church 1106 Fairview Road, Howard Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. Port Matilda United Methodist Church 209 S. Main St., Port Matilda Palm Sunday: 8:45 a.m. (Chiz Rider performing) Runville United Methodist Church 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. St. James United Methodist Church 501 Main St., Coburn Palm Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 7:15 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15, 10:45 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church 120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 7:45 a.m. (prayer), 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:45 a.m. (prayer), 8 a.m., 10 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 5 p.m. (Saturday evening), 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 1 p.m. Easter Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday: TBA Good Friday: TBA Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (sunrise service followed by breakfast), 9:30 a.m. St. John Union Church 296 Ridge Road, Spring Mills Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. St. John’s United Church of Christ 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Palm Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. (sunrise service), 10:30 a..m.

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THERE ARE many church services to attend in Centre County during the Easter season. State College Alliance Church 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ 104 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Palm Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

State College Assembly of God 2201 University Drive Ext., State College Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church of Bellefonte 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte Palm Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday: (See Milesburg UMC) Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

State College Evangelical Free Church 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. State College Presbyterian Church 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College Palm Sunday: 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Palm Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Maundy Thursday: Noon, 7 p.m. Good Friday: Noon, 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Holy Week Worship Services

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap Maundy Thursday: 6:45 p.m. (potluck meal at 6 p.m.) Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m.

Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, March 29th at 8:00 am and 10:30 am

St. Paul Lutheran Church 277 W. Pine Grove Mills Road, Pine Grove Mills Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Maundy Thursday Worship Service on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 250 E. College Ave., State College Palm Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. followed by breakfast, 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Spring Creek Presbyterian Church Mary Street, Lemont Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Good Friday Worship Service on Friday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm

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Yarnell United Methodist Church 808 Yarnell Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (at the top of Devil’s Elbow Road, followed by breakfast at Yarnell Communty Building), 10 a.m. Zion Community Church 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Easter breakfast served at 9:30; Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.) — Compiled by Chris Morelli and Sarah Weber

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Brown delivers Penn State an individual title at NCAA wrestling championships By ANDY ELDER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

ST. LOUIS — One streak ended at four years for the Penn State wrestling team March 20 during the 2015 NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Scottrade Center, while another extended to five. Ohio State dethroned the four-time defending NCAA champion Nittany Lions as kings of college wrestling. However, one Nittany Lion extended Penn State’s streak of crowning at least one individual champion to five years. Nittany Lion 174-pounder Matt Brown claimed the championship in unconventional fashion. He defeated Pitt’s Tyler Wilps on a locked hands call that was reviewed twice, once by each team. Penn State finished sixth in the team race with 67.5 points. Ohio State won the championship, its first ever, with 102 points. Iowa was second with 84, followed by Edinboro with 75.5, Missouri with 73.5 and Cornell with 71.5. Fresh off winning that championship, in St. Louis, the home of baseball’s Cardinals, the Penn State senior had the presence of mind to crack a joke about his challenge-filled finals win over Wilps. “When you’re a little kid you dream of hitting that grand slam in the ninth inning, and sometimes it’s a bunt,” he said. “It still gets the job done.” Brown is the 23rd Nittany Lion to win a national championship. It is Penn State’s 30th individual national championship. It was the fifth year in a row that Penn State has crowned at least one national champion, the longest such streak in program history. “Matt’s had an amazing career. He’s just one of those guys who does everything that he’s supposed to. Everything we ask him to do, he does it. He’s a guy who’s gotten the most of out his ability,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. “Three-time All-American, two-time NCAA finalist — that’s very impressive. And he had a chance to be a four-time All-American, but he was sitting behind a pretty good guy, obviously, in Ed Ruth.

He’s just a great competitor and I’m real happy for him that he finished it out as a national champion.” The first period ended scoreless. Wilps chose bottom to start the second and was able to escape 33 seconds in. Each wrestler was in on a shot but couldn’t convert. Brown chose bottom to start the third and escaped in 25 seconds. Little more than 30 seconds later, he made a nifty finish on a single-leg takedown to take a 3-1 lead. Wilps escaped, but Penn State challenged the call and it was overturned. On the restart, Wilps escaped to cut the lead to 3-2. Then, with 21 seconds left, Wilps converted a single into a double of his own on the edge of the mat. With just three seconds left, Wilps was hit for a stall call to tie the match at 4-4 when he didn’t move up on Brown’s legs as he was trying to escape. As time expired it looked like the match would head to overtime, but Sanderson was up and grabbing the green challenge flag again because it looked like Wilps had locked hands as Brown’s knee was on the mat. The review overturned the original call and Brown was awarded the winning point. Pitt coach Jason Peters then grabbed the red challenge flag, contesting that time had run out when the locked hands happened. The original call was upheld, Brown was awarded his point and was the 174-pound champion. Brown said that’s something the team works on. “I never remember winning a match like that. But it’s kind of fun in practice we do that all the time,” he said. “Morgan (McIntosh) is a big, strong kid, trying to ride me and I’ll drop down to one knee so he has to let go of locked hands. So that’s something I feel comfortable with.” Head assistant coach Casey Cunningham seemed especially pleased for Brown. “He’s just been a pleasure to work with. So happy for him. He wanted this so bad. I know one of his goals was. I know one of his goals was — he’s the first returning missionary to win a national title and he’s said that from day one he wanted to do it

JENNIE YORKS/For the Gazette

PENN STATE’S Matt Brown defeated Pitt’s Tyler Wilps at 174 pounds during the NCAA championships in St. Louis on March 21. The Nittany Lions finished in sixth place. and he did that,” Cunningham said. Earlier in the day, four other NIttany Lions earned their places on the All-American podium: Morgan McIntosh (third at 197), Jimmy Gulibon (fifth at 133), Jimmy Lawson (sixth at 285) and Jordan Conaway (eighth at 125). Matt McCutcheon (184) fell one win short of All-American status, falling in the Round of 12, otherwise known as the “blood round” or All-American round. Earlier, Zack Beitz (149) was eliminated. McIntosh avenged three previous losses to defending champion J’Den Cox in the consolation semifinals, 3-1. Then he beat a familiar foe in the third-place bout, Minnesota’s Scott Schiller, 12-7. “It’s good. It’s probably one of the hardest things to do is find the motivation to wrestle after you take a loss and you can’t win the title any more. But you have a team that’s counting on you and you just got to do what you got to do,” McIntosh said. “That’s a good win against a guy I’ve

lost to, but it was just another match, one of the matches I had to win. He’s a good guy. All of the respect to him. Same with Schiller, too. Both good guys and good wrestlers and it’s been fun to wrestle with them this year.” Gulibon was pinned by Edinboro’s A.J. Schopp, but bounced back to beat Lehigh’s Mason Beckman, 9-5, for fifth place. Lawson dropped a 10-1 consolation semifinal major decision to Northwestern’s Mike McMullan and then was blanked by Iowa’s Bobby Telford in the fifth-place bout. Conaway gave up a late takedown to Oklahoma State’s Eddie Klimara and lost, 5-4, in the seventh-place bout. “In a sense I feel like a lot of the times I got scored on was off my shots,” Conaway said. “I just need to make sure I finish them. I’m getting to guys’ legs all the time. I just need to finish all of my shots. Obviously I didn’t come back and take third but I had to keep battling in every match.”

NCAA notebook: Penn State looks to next season By ANDY ELDER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

ST. LOUIS — Even as Ohio State was supplanting four-time defending champion Penn State as the champion at the 2015 NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships, talk among fans and media alike turned to next year. The 2016 tournament is scheduled for March 17-19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City and a lot of people expect Penn State to reclaim its place atop the collegiate wrestling world. That the Nittany Lions were able to place sixth this year after redshirting two All-Americans (Nico Megaludis and Zain Retherford) and three blue-chip freshmen (Jason Nolf, Bo Nickal and Nick Nevills), is a testament to the coaching abilities of Cael Sanderson, Cody Sanderson, Casey Cunningham and Frank Molinaro. Penn State loses three-time All-American and 2015 174-pound champion Matt Brown and 285-pound All-American Jimmy Lawson. However, their replacements don’t figure to signal a big drop in talent. “We’re excited. The attitude we have in the room right now is important. Having guys like Nico and Zain, just guys who are so tough and so consistent. They’re wrestling every second and every match, just with that example they have,” Cael Sanderson said. “Nolf is the same way. So many young kids who are right there. Shakur (Rasheed) and Anthony Cassar. We’re excited about he future. I think a lot of teams are excited about the future. That’s why this tournament is just going to keep getting better.” There’s lots of time between now and next season, but here’s an extremely preliminary guess at the 2015-16 lineup:

Megaludis at 125; Jordan Conaway at 133; Jimmy Gulibon at 141; Retherford at 149; Nolf or Zack Beitz at 157; Garett Hammond, Nolf or Rasheed at 165; Nickal at 174; Rasheed or Matt McCutcheon at 184; Morgan McIntosh at 197; and Nevills at 285. No matter how that lineup shakes out, it will be a power-packed team capable of great things. It could feature as many as five former All-Americans, and the other five with the potential to also earn AllAmerican status. “It’s kind of been hard not to think about how crazy and fun and exciting it’s going to be next year because we’ve had this year to focus on. Now that it’s kind of out of the way, I’m super, super excited for next year,” McIntosh said. “We have some really, really tough kids and I can’t wait to be on a team with them and watch them go out there and kick butt. The young team we’re going to have is going to be a blast. It’s going to be a fun last year to be at Penn State, for sure.” It will be McIntosh’s final season so he’s looking forward to it for a number of reasons, wrestling in Madison Square Garden and starting another streak of titles among them. “I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into it but I’m sure it’s going to be a crazy fun, intense atmosphere. It will be a fun place to end my career in a big scene like that,” he said. “Only time can tell. We’re going to have an awesome, outstanding lineup. I’m pumped about it. Those guys are just itching to get on the mat and compete.” But can the team that will compete next year start another string of four consecutive titles? “Yeah,” McIntosh said. “I believe so 100 percent if everyone wrestles hard.”

JENNIE YORKS/For the Gazette

MORGAN MCINTOSH, who had a strong showing at the NCAA championships, will likely wrestle at 197 pounds for Penn State next season. THE NEXT CAEL?

Illinois freshman 157-pounder Isaiah Martinez went undefeated in winning the championship. He is the first freshman champion to finish the season undefeated since Cael Sanderson did it in 1999 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. Could he join Sanderson as the only wrestlers to win four titles and go undefeated? He’s phenomenally talented but that’s a tall order to fill. It will be fun to watch him try.

DUBIOUS DISTINCTION

Michigan State distinguished itself, but in a negative way at the championships.

The Spartans finished in last place, all by themselves, even though their lone wrestler won a match. Michigan State 184-pounder John Rizqallah lost to No. 3 seed Blake Stauffer, of Arizona State, in the opening round but rebounded with an 8-3 win over Cal Poly’s Nick Fiegener in the first round of consolations. In the second round of consolations, Rizqallah lost to Old Dominion No. 4 seed Jack Dechow, 4-2 in a second sudden victory period. That earned Michigan State .5 points, however, the Spartans were docked Notebook, Page 22

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State College baseball squad opens season with 7-2 win By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area High School baseball team played its first game of the season on March 24 against Red Land at Community Field. Because of bad weather and bad conditions, it was also the first day that the team was actually outside playing on a baseball field. Before the game, State College coach Bill Tussey half jokingly commented that he hoped SC had enough players who remembered what to do. Turns out, there were a lot of Little Lions who remembered what to do, and they remembered very well. Senior pitcher Kyle Peterson opened the year with a four-inning, one-hit performance, and State College erupted for six runs in the fourth inning on the way to a surprisingly clean 7-2 win over the Patriots. Peterson did not give up a run in his four innings, struck out three, walked three and allowed only the one hit, while Caleb Walls and catcher Sam Plafcan each drove in two runs in the win. Third baseman Chris Boal added a long RBI triple, and Tucker Triebold and Ben Shawley each chipped in with RBIs. In all, it was an economical performance — seven hits, seven runs — by the Little Lions, who took full advantage of their opportunities.

SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD Baseball team seeks players STATE COLLEGE — A local 40-plus baseball team needs players for the 2015 season. Games are played during the spring/summer months in State College and wooden bats are used. For more information or to sign up, contact Andy at scaruso9536@yahoo.com or call (814) 880-1466.

Registration event to be held STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Bulldogs Youth Football and Cheer League will be holding a registration event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the State College YMCA on Whitehall Road. For more information, visit www.centrebulldogs. com.

Lacrosse players sought BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte lacrosse program welcomes all students in grades six through 12 who live in the Bellefonte Area School District to play lacrosse this coming season. The coaches for the 2015 season are: Mike Moyer, boys in grades nine to 12; Carol Rockey, girls in grades nine to 12; and Ed Gannon, grades six to eight. All coaches can be reached via email at bellefontelacrosseprogram@gmail.com.

Sportsman events to be held BELLEFONTE — The Liberty Township Sportsmen’s Association has several events coming up. At 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, a counterpoint pistol course training session will be held. At 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4, a hunter safety course will be held. A fishing derby for children will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 3. For more information, visit www.libertysportsmen.com or call Gary at (814) 355-7784. The sports bulletin board is a weekly feature of The Centre County Gazette. To have your sports event listed here, email editor@centrecountygazette.com.

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STATE COLLEGE Area High School’s Ben Shawley makes a catch in left field during the March 24 game with Red Land at Community Field. The Little Lions won, 7-2. “It was a pretty typical first game,” Tussey said. “We have some veterans come back, so we were a little bit ahead in some areas than they (Red Land) were. “Our defense was solid (one error), and Kyle (Peterson), with the exception of one inning, threw strikes. So when you stick with the basics and play good defense, good things happen.” Those good thing started happening in earnest for State College in the fourth inning. After Plafcan gave the Little Lions a 1-0 lead in the first inning with an RBI double into left-center field, neither team was able to score and State College held on to that slim, one-run lead. But Harrison Walls led off the fourth with a double, Boal followed with his triple far out into the left field, and the next five State High batters all reached base safely. All told, State College sent 10 men to the plate in the inning, with Tribold and Shawley also getting RBIs, and Caleb Walls finishing things with a bases-loaded single that made the score 7-0. “Our veterans came through, particularly in that big

inning,” Tussey said. “Caleb (Walls) got the big hit there, and Harrison (Walls) and Chris (Boal) got us going. Again, it was just veterans rising to the occasion.” Now ahead by seven runs, State College rested Peterson and brought in Oliver Daily and Brett Graham to finish up. Red Land took advantage of a little initial wildness by Daily to score two runs on two walks and two RBI singles by pitcher Josh Snyder and Eric Dressler in the sixth. Graham came in, however, and retired four of the final five Patriot batters to sew up the win. “If this would have been last year,” Tussey said, “with all those first-year guys, it would have been a different story. You rely on that experience until you get the young guys broken in.” The win avenges Red Land’s 10-2 victory over State College in last year’s PIAA state tournament, but the Little Lions will have little time to enjoy the win. Next up is Mid-Penn Conference play against Cedar Cliff, away, on Thursday, March 26, followed by Chambersburg (Thursday, April 2) and Cumberland Valley (Thursday, April 9).

Hardballers look for winning season By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2015 Bellefonte Area High School baseball team: Coach — Jeremy Rellinger, fourth season. 2014 record — 6-12. Key losses — Tanner Day, Doylan Deitrich, Andrew Stover and Josh Weaver. Returning letter winners — Mark Armstrong (junior), Taylor Butts (senior), Trenton Fortney (senior), Derek Fries (senior), Jonny Glunt (senior), Darren Heeman (junior), Nick Jabco (junior), Tyler Kreger (sophomore), Adam Kuhn (senior), Dominic Masullo (junior), Logan Mathieu (sophomore), Zach Musser (senior), Vance Przybys (senior) and Devin Walk (senior). Strengths — According to Rellinger, the team has a wealth of arms for the rotation. There’s also a variety of experience on the roster. Rellinger said the squad has “positive attitudes” and “team-oriented mentalities.” Concerns — Like most area teams, the Red Raiders have been confined to the gym because of snow and poor field conditions. Rellinger said the team was unable to “get outside on the field consistently.” Outlook — Rellinger is positive. “We are excited about the potential this team has. We have many players that are capable of stepping up when their number is called,” he said. “Our level of enthusiasm and sharpness early on will hopefully carry over to the games. We should be very competitive.”

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL baseball team returns 14 letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Zach Musser, Darren Heeman, Derek Fries, Vance Przbys, Johnny Glunt and Tyler Kreger. Back row, from left, are Mark Armstrong, Dominic Masullo, Logan Mathieu, Trent Fortney, Adam Kuhn and Taylor Butts. Missing from photo: Nick Jabco and Devin Walk.

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A record-breaking season sets tone for the next UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Despite a 3-1 loss in the first round of the Big Ten menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ice hockey tournament, the Nittany Lions have plenty of good to build upon for seasons to come. The Penn State hockey program has shown incredible improvement during its three short years of existence and has broken many barriers more quickly than anticipated. This season marked the first season in which the Nittany Lions finished with a record above .500. The record was a goal set by head coach Guy Gadowsky and other Trey Cochran is an personnel when the intern who covers Penn State hockey team was created. for the Centre However, when it beCounty Gazette. came clear they would Email him at reach their objective, correspondent@ coach and team were centrecounty already looking forgazette.com. ward to other goals. On THON night, Penn State topped 17th-ranked Minnesota, securing one win against every team in the Big Ten in just its second season in the conference. Also, USCHO.com ranked Penn State for the first time ever this year, and the lowest the Nittany Lions fell in the rankings all year was 18th. To end the season, Penn State posted an NCAA-leading 39.24 shots per game. Gadowsky and the team took pride in 1,452 shots fired on net and attributed much of their success to their shot total. The nearly 200-shot improvement from the previous season bolstered the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack with 40 more goals produced this year. The key contributor for the Blue and Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense was junior Casey Bailey. The All-Big Ten first team member lead the Nittany Lions with 22 goals and a total

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of 40 points on the season. Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point total was double the individual player team high from last season. Unfortunately for Penn State, they will be without Bailey next season. The Toronto Maple Leafs swept up the 6-foot-3 winger following the end of the Nittany Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season. Bailey is the first Penn State player to sign an NHL contract. After signing the two-year entry level contract, he could find himself in a Leafs jersey any day now. With Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to the NHL and Taylor Holstrom graduating, Penn State finds itself with a larger than anticipated loss on the first line. The only player left on the top line is sophomore David Goodwin. He ended the season with 34 points, which was good enough for second on the team. To help fill in for the missing Hobey Baker nominees, the Nittany Lions second line must continue to step up. Once Eric Scheid and Dylan Richard got healthy they were able to join freshman Scott Conway for the last half of the season. During a 14-game stretch from Jan. 11 to March 6, where the top two lines had an equal amount of games played per player and the team was 8-5-1, the second line outscored the first, 42 to 41 in points. And, Scheid was tied with Bailey with 16 points for those 14 games. Scheid has been a bright star for Penn State following his return to the lineup in early January. In the final 18 games of the regular season, Scheid lead the team with 20 points and was fifth in the Big Ten. While the offensive success for Penn State has been up to Big Ten standards, other areas have not. Even though a finger canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be pointed at one player, one position has consistently given Penn State troubles over the season: The goaltending for the Nittany Lions has been unsteady and has been a continuing dilemma for Gadowsky. Although some may say the defense should share the blame, and to an extent

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Bellefonte native’s bid for title comes up short By ANDY ELDER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

ST. LOUIS — Mitchell Port meandered off the 141pound All-American podium in Scottrade Center on March 21, eyes glassy, movements slow and measured. The 2015 NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships were officially over and Port clearly couldn’t wait to put St. Louis in his rearview mirror. He started ambling toward the tunnel that leads to the locker rooms but was halted by the Edinboro trainer. As he joined his team in a scrum waiting to take the stage to be presented the trophy for the third-place team, head coach Tim Flynn locked him in a hug and talked into his ear. After a long embrace, both men emerged with teary eyes, disappointment etched on their faces. Minutes later, the Fighting Scots were all smiles, some clearly forced, on the raised mat. An NCAA official handed the third-place team trophy to Flynn, who hoisted it aloft, aiming at a throng of Edinboro fans in the far corner of Scottrade Center, most wearing bright red “Boro Built” T-shirts. Flynn handed the trophy off to Port, the senior threetime All-American, who held it aloft again to the delight of those fans. Those duties done, the Fighting Scots trudged off the stage. It was the epitome of bittersweet. The Fighting Scots had conquered new territory for the program with the highest finish ever at the NCAA Wreslting Championships. But two of its brightest stars — David Habat and Port — had fallen short of their ultimate goal, an individual championship. “Awesome moment for the team. Yeah, that’s the way the tournament is; you’re happy but you’re sad. It’s difficult, real difficult,” Flynn said. “It was awesome. That’s what I mean. I’m so disappointed for Mitchell. The kid’s hard enough to beat when you’re healthy and he hurt his knee in the match, but then that (the trophy presentation), feels great.” Port was matched with Logan Stieber, the now fourtime champion from Ohio State. The NCAA, as it did a couple years when the titanic showdown between Cornell’s Kyle Dake and Penn State’s David Taylor was sealed, altered the order of the finals matches. The NCAA moved the Port-Stieber match to the end of the night. Port would have liked nothing more than to spoil the NCAA’s planned coronation, but Stieber is just too good. The Buckeye scored four takedowns on Port and added two escapes and a point for riding time. Port had to settle for three escapes, and a takedown of his own when the match was out of reach. It didn’t help Port that he was injured midway through the match. As Stieber was completing a takedown, Port screamed out in pain. An injured knee was the cause of his pain, Flynn said. Stieber became just the fourth four-time champion in NCAA history, joining Dake, Iowa State’s Cael Sanderson and Oklahoma State’s Pat Smith. Port had made his road to his second finals appearance look relatively easy. He knew the way. As a freshman, Port qualified for nationals and fell one win short of All-America status, losing in the Round of 12. As a sophomore, he made a run all the way to the finals only to drop a 4-3 decision. As a junior, he was seeded No. 1 but was upset in the quarterfinals. He won four straight bouts to finish third. This year, Port started with a 17-4 major decision and then a 56-second injury default win. In the quarterfinals he vanquished No. 7 seed Anthony Ashnault of Rutgers, 9-4. He stepped it up a notch in the semifinals, thrashing Old Dominion’s Chris Mecate by major decision, 14-2.

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Edinboro’s third-place finish comes on the heels of last year’s fifth-place finish. That, some observers thought, was about as good as it could get for the Fighting Scots. One of those observers was none other than Flynn’s boss, Edinboro athletic director Bruce Baumgartner. “Third in the country is awesome,” he said. “I really thought last year that fifth was about as good as we could do. I said it would be really tough ever to beat that. We qualified six guys and I thought we left a couple home that could have won a match or two. The way these guys wrestled here was just phenomenal. It was awesome.” Baumgartner, who coached the team before transitioning to his current position, was effusive in his praise of

Flynn. “Tim’s an awesome coach. He’s done a great job recruiting. I don’t think there’s a team in the country, a coach in the country that develops the athletes like we do at Edinboro University. We get kids who are talented and coach Flynn and his staff do a phenomenal job to just hone their skills. We have four people in the top three this year. That’s phenomenal,” he said. “I think it’s going to help all aspects. I’m very, very proud. Look at how Edinboro traveled. We had a couple hundred people here, more than a lot of other schools. It’s going to help perpetuate and maintain our program. I think it will help us remain successful.”

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a team point for unsportsmanlike conduct and finished the tournament in the negative.

PARITY DISTRIBUTES ALL-AMERICANS WIDELY

There was at least one All-American on 32 of the 69 participating teams in this year’s tournament. Pennsylvania led the way with 13 All-Americans, followed by Ohio with 10 and New Jersey with eight. California, Iowa and Missouri claimed five each. Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan had four each. Virginia, New York, South Dakota and Colorado had two each. Thirteen states — Florida, Connecticut, Indiana, Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Washington and Delaware — had one each.

ST. LOUIS SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD

This year’s championships, held at Scottrade Center, set an attendance record with 113,013 total attendees for the six sessions. St. Louis held the record, set in 2012, at 112,393. Philadelphia in 2011 is in third with 104,260. St. Louis rounds out the top five with 97,111 in 2009 and 96,944 in 2000.

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EDINBORO UNIVERSITY’S Mitchell Port, a Bellefonte Area High School graduate, wrestles Anthony Ashnault, of Rutgers, during the NCAA championships in St. Louis. Port finished second and the Fighting Scots took third place in the team standings.

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Logan Storley, of Minnesota, and Robert Kokesh, of Nebraska, are friends and 174-pounders from South Dakota. For the third year in a row the two met for third place. Kokesh won in 2013, 3-1 in sudden victory. Last year, Storley won 3-1 in the tiebreaker period. This year, Kokesh won, 6-4 in the sudden victory period.

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Iowa 174-pounder Mike Evans, longtime rival of Matt Brown’s and one of the sport’s bad boys, placed sixth for the third consecutive year. So, he finished “6, 6, 6.” Some of his detractors would say that symbolism is telling.

SAD WAY TO GO OUT

Minnesota four-time All-American 157-pounder Dylan Ness, who suffered a dislocated shoulder March 20, had to injury default to Virginia Tech’s Nick Brascetta the next day. He had to dress in his singlet and snap his headgear just to have the referee blow the whistle to start the match and then quickly again to stop it and call the match. It was the senior’s last match. After Brascetta’s hand was raised, Ness waived to the Minnesota fans who were standing and saluting him. Then, the rest of the crowd joined in a standing ovation for the four time All-American, who will finish his career with second-, fourth-, second- and sixth-place finishes. Ness was clearly emotional and the crowd recognized his prolonged excellence and his emotions of his career ending. It was a sad, poignant moment.

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Bald Eagle Area baseball team looks to take next step By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — A closer look at the 2015 Bald Eagle Area High School baseball team: Coach — Jim Gardner, 15th season. 2014 record — 14-8, lost in District 6 finals to Central. Key losses — Ryan Dyke, Bryce Greene, Bryan Greene, Nate Cleaver, Jordan Kobularcik, Tyler Schall, Jeff Bennett and Otis Statham. Returning letter winners — Brandon Gettig, Jason Jones, Colton Comly, Alex Struble and Ryan Guenot. Outlook — After a very successful season in 2014 (the Eagles lost to eventual champion Loyalsock in the PIAA playoffs), BEA has eight big vacancies to fill with the graduation of stalwarts Ryan Dyke, Bryce and Bryan Greene, and Nate Cleaver. All is not lost for head coach Jim Gardner and the Eagles, however, as four senior starters return along with a solid rising junior class. “Although we lost several really good players to graduation,” Gardner said, “the returning lettermen, along with a very talented junior class, lead us to believe we should be very competitive this season. The junior and senior classes seem to mesh together very well when we look at getting the right people in the right positions.” Part of Gardner’s optimism stems from the fact that BEA returns a very competi-

tive pitching staff, including ace Colton Comly. “We return our winningest pitcher from last year,” Gardner said, “and Colton will lead a very capable staff of pitchers which include seniors Jason Jones and Brandon Gettig and juniors Ryan Guenot, Kody Hamer, A.J. Onder and Brandon Barnyak.” Other players by position look to be either Dylan Burns or Caleb Bell at catcher, either Noah Chambers or Comly at first base, and Guenot, Onder or Hamer at second. Gettig or Hamer will play short, and third base will be manned by Alex Struble. The outfield will be some combination of Jones, Trey Butterworth, Travis Reese, Cole Robinson, Barnyak and Andy Swabick. Overall, the team has a good mix veteran and younger players, but Gardner, now in his 15th season, knows the team will still face its share of challenges. “Our goal with this team is similar to any other year,” he said. “We need to battle throughout a tough schedule consisting of mostly larger schools, all the while raising our playing level in an attempt to secure a good seed for the D6 play-offs. “The goal is not to peak too early so that we are playing our best when May rolls around.” Circle these dates — vs. Central (Tuesday, March 31); vs. Penns Valley (Wednesday, April 1), vs. Huntingdon (Thursday, April 2); vs. Clearfield (Tuesday, April 7).

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THE BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL baseball team returns five letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Alex Struble and Colton Comly. Back row, from left, are Ryan Guenot, Jason Jones and Brandon Gettig.

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Women’s Corner Busy women can find many ways in area to unwind Many women today handle full-time jobs and then spend five or more hours cooking, cleaning and caring for children when they reach home at the end of their workday. (More men are helping in today’s world, but women are still way ahead in number of hours spent on household chores). It is not surprising, therefore, that women long for ways to decompress and relax, but that don’t take up too much of their most precious commodity — time. Beth Whitman is the owner of Inspired Holistic Wellness and director of Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Connie Cousins Centre in Bellefonte. covers a wide “We see it everyvariety of events in day — women jugCentre County for the Centre County gling family, career Gazette. Email her and home,” says Whitat ccous67@gmail. man. “There are many com. labels and titles, such as wife, mother, friend, sister, vice president of marketing, cashier, health care worker, neighbor, etc. Women often struggle to say no when they are

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symptoms and other health benefits. I asked several women of differing backgrounds and situations to tell me about their relaxation efforts. Their answers were as unique as the women themselves: ■ One woman who teaches all day and has a husband and children said that she tries to sit with a cup of tea for a few minutes after getting home before starting to prepare dinner. Those few minutes give her a chance to switch gears and put on her “mom” hat. ■ Another woman suggested taking a walk to relax. When the weather is favorable, getting outside for a few minutes or walking after dinner seemed to help loosen tense shoulders and clear heads after the workday. ■ A friend of mine answered that for her, finding an hour here and there to do her crafting was a salvation for her sanity. ■ Having a long soak in the tub is a well-known relaxation technique, too, if you can safely ignore any pounding on the bathroom door and children’s demands. ■ Some people can lose themselves in a novel in just a few minutes and return to real life in a better frame of mind. If you are a reader, keep a book in the car and pull it out as you wait for dance classes or ball practices to end. Those few minutes, with your mind occupied, can prevent you from feeling impatient and agitated. ■ Music is, for some, an excellent relaxation modality. Whether playing an instrument yourself or simply listening to some favorite artists, you can disconnect from your frantic thoughts and become more calm and controlled. Women are busy nurturing others and it is essential that they also nurture and take care of themselves. It is similar to the idea of putting your oxygen mask on first in order to take care of others in an airplane. Seek out some ways to unwind. Find the ones that work for you. Each person is different.

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Penn State Centre Stage gets into a real ‘Dogfight’ By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Director Richard Roland sees the musical play “Dogfight” as a memory play with music. The show, written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan, premiered in New York in 2012. The Penn State Centre Stage production premieres in State College Wednesday, April 1, and opens Friday, April 3, at the Downtown Theatre Center on Allen Street. The story focuses on three Marines who decide to enjoy one last night of bad behavior and partying before they are deployed to Southeast Asia. One of the young men encounters Rose, a shy, idealistic waitress who teaches him a lesson in compassion. “What really excites me is that ‘Dogfight’ is a memory play,” said Roland. “What I mean by that is that the whole musical takes place within the mind of our main character and we see the story as he remembers it.” Roland feels this type of narrative allows him to approach the show from a non-literal point of view. “It free us up in terms of set design, sound design, lighting design, how we

move pieces of furniture around the set, how our transitions work from scene to scene. It’s actually quite liberating and a nice breath of fresh air from working on a show that requires a very literal set,” said Roland. While the show is set in the 1960s, it clearly addresses issues that are still present in today’s society. “Dogfight” has much to say to a modern Penn State audience. “I think ‘Dogfight’ resonates strongly in our culture of how people treat each other,” said Roland. “And, it shows us how we need to change the way some people treat one another. I also think it resonates on a global scale, as we learn to treat each other with compassion.” While the characters and situations in “Dogfight” are complex, they are cleverly intertwined with a powerful and moving musical score. “This ensures the show’s accessibility to audiences,” Roland said. “What excites me most about ‘Dogfight’ is the journey it takes the audience on. It’s very tender, sad, yet uplifting, hopeful and very thoughtprovoking.” Roland is in the second year of the Penn State School of Theatre’s MFA program in directing.

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TOMMY HART, left, Johnny Link and Kevin Toniazzo-Haughton rehearse the number “Some Kinda Thing” from the Penn State Centre Stage production of “Dogfight.”

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ROSEANNE CASH will bring her unique sounds to Penn State on April 9.

Cash to perform at PSU’s Eisenhower Auditorium

UNIVERSITY PARK — Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, accompanied by her band, will make her Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State premiere in a 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Eisenhower Auditorium concert of music from her Grammy Award-winning album “The River & The Thread.” The recording includes 11 original songs written by Cash and her longtime collaborator — and husband — John Leventhal, who also served as producer, arranger and guitarist for the project. “The River & The Thread,” which earned a Grammy for best Americana album, evokes the American South’s rich landscape — physical, musical and emotional — and examines the indelible impressions it’s made on Cash, who was born in Memphis, Tenn., and on our collective culture. The album’s songs portray a multi-generational cast of characters — from a Civil War soldier off to fight in Virginia, to a New Deal-era farmer in Arkansas to a presentday couple in Alabama. “A Feather’s Not a Bird,” the album’s opening track, garnered Grammys for best Americana roots song and best Americana roots performance. While Cash and Leventhal found inspiration in many musical styles associated with the South — Delta blues, gospel, Ap-

palachian folk, country, rock and others — the resulting collection of songs is contemporary. Cash’s crystalline voice and Leventhal’s compelling guitar are the heart of the project, but they weave in additional instrumentation to suit the tone of each song. During the concert, photographs will be projected above the performers to invite a sense of connection to the songs and their extended stories. Cash has recorded 15 albums and charted 21 top-40 country singles, 11 of which reached number one. A Chicago Tribune reviewer described “Composed,” Cash’s 2010 memoir, as “one of the best accounts of an American life you will likely ever read.” Tickets are available online at www.cpa. psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays ,10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Polar Day, a free public event celebrating the natural and cultural value of the polar regions, will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, in the McCoy Natatorium and from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the HUB-Robeson Center’s Freeman Auditorium, both on the University Park campus of Penn State. Polar Day is sponsored by Penn State’s Polar Center. Joel Sartore, speaker, author, teacher and a 20-year contributor to National Geographic magazine, will give the keynote presentation at Penn State’s third annual Polar Day. Sartore, whose assignments have taken him to every continent and to the world’s most beautiful and challenging environments, from the High Arctic to the Antarctic, will present “Witnessing Change: M a k i n g Sense of G l o b a l Warming” at 12:45 p.m. in the HUBRobeson Center’s Freeman Auditorium. Sartore’s first National Geographic assignment introduced him to nature photography, allowing him to see human impact on the environment first-hand. He says that he is “on a mission to document endangered species and landscapes in order to show a world worth saving.” In addition to the work Sartore has done for National Geographic, he has contributed to Audubon Magazine, Geo, Time, Life, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated and numerous book projects. He also has been featured on several national broadcasts including National Geographic’s “Explorer,” “NBC Nightly News,” NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and an hour-long PBS documentary, “At Close Range.” He is also a contributor on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” Polar Day events at the McCoy Natatorium will include a remotely operated underwater vehicle demo and demonstrations of the sounds of whales, walrus, seals and fish commonly heard in polar waters, but due to overwhelming demand, tickets are no longer available for these events. The events at the HUB-Robeson Center’s Freeman Auditorium will include talks, data sonifications, book signings and a film screening.

P.J. Capelotti, associate professor of anthropology at Penn States Abington, will kick off Polar Day activities at the HUBRobeson Center’s Freeman Auditorium at 11:30 a.m. with his talk, “From Kane to Peary: The Polar Explorers of Pennsylvania.” Capelotti is the author of more than a dozen books. His research has taken him on several occasions to the Svalbard Archipelago and Franz Josef Land, and twice to the North Pole. In 2013, Capelotti published “Shipwreck at Cape Flora: The Expeditions of Benjamin Leigh Smith, England’s Forgotten Arctic Explorer,” the first biography of the British explorer Benjamin Leigh Smith. He recently completed the first history of the American exploration of Franz Josef Land, which took place between 1898 and 1905. F r o m 12:20 to 12:40 p.m., Mark Ballora, associate professor of music technology, with joint appointments in the School of Music and the School of Theatre, will present the data sonification “Squirrel Rhythms: Listening to Cycles in the Body Temperatures of Arctic Squirrels.” Sonification is the use of nonspeech audio to convey information or visualize data. Following Sartore’s talk, both Sartore and Capelotti will host book signings from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sartore will sign his book “Rare: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species,” which features photos of some of endangered creatures from flies to wolves. Capelotti will sign his books “Shipwreck at Cape Flora: The Expeditions of Benjamin Leigh Smith, England’s Forgotten Arctic Explorer” and “Life and Death on the Greenland Patrol, 1942 (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology).” At 2:30 p.m., Jaelyn Eberle, from the University of Colorado, will present “Life at The Top of the Greenhouse Eocene World — The Eocene Vertebrate Fauna and Flora in Canada’s High Arctic.” Eberle is an associate professor of geological sciences, director of the museum and field studies graduate program, and curator of fossil Polar Day, Page 26

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Polar Day, from page 25 vertebrates, at the University of Colorado’s Museum of Natural History. Her research focuses on the study of mammalian faunas during past intervals of climate change, as well as the recovery and evolution of mammals following the mass extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary. Her field research on fossil mammals has taken her all over the Rocky Mountain Region and Canada’s High Arctic. Polar Day activities will culminate with the screening of Anthony Powell’s film “Antarctica: A Year on Ice” at 3:20 p.m. It is a visually stunning film that conveys the experience of living in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world, while enduring months of darkness in the harshest place on Earth.

Powell has been working in Antarctica with his wife, Christine, for many years, and after more than 10 years of filming, his documentary is now complete. It has been screened at numerous festivals around the world and has won many awards. Powell has had his work appear in numerous films, exhibits and television shows. The Polar Center provides a platform for Penn State’s world-renowned faculty in life, physical and social sciences to communicate to the broader public the unique beauty and increasingly urgent scientific and cultural value of the Arctic and Antarctic. The Polar Center is a partnership between the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the Eberly College of Science, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.

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Zorin, Lev to perform April 12 STATE COLLEGE — Penn State faculty violinist Max Zorin and guitarist Nadav Lev, of New York City, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, as part of the UUFCC Music Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive. The program will feature Spanish and Latin music and will include works by Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados and Astor Piazzolla. Both artists began their musical studies in Israel. Zorin began studying the violin at an early age with his father. He won first prize at the Corpus Christi International Competition and later earned music degrees from the Juilliard School and Yale

and Stony Brook universities. In addition to teaching at Penn State, he is concertmaster of the Williamsport Symphony and pursues an active solo career in the U.S. and Europe. Lev began playing jazz guitar at age 9 and later studied classical guitar in Tel Aviv and at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. He is an Andres Segovia Award winner and has also won other prestigious prizes. He regularly performs throughout the U.S., Europe and Israel in a variety of styles as a soloist and with orchestras and chamber groups. For more information, call (814) 2377605 or visit www.uufcc.com.

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Event — “The Price is Right Live!” will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at 127 Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. For ticket information, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Show — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County will host “Cartoon Art: Drawing on Imagination,” Sunday, April 5, through Sunday, April 26, at 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org.

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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 the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Safety Checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at their 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. Exhibit — “Class of 2015 Art Show – The Future of Art in Centre County” will be on display through Sunday, March 29, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of paintings by Susan Graham will be on display through Sunday, March 29, in the Community Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — The works of jewelry artist Tammy DeCastro will be on display through Sunday, March 29, in the Jewelry Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Contest — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum is hosting a “Young Author & Illustrators” contest. Completed entries are due on or before Monday, March 30. Stop by any library branch to pick up a brochure and guidelines, or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Exhibit — “Flower Fantasies,” an exhibit of photographs by Karen A. Deutsch, will be on display through

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Tuesday, March 31, in the State Theatre lobby, 130 W. College Ave., State College. For more information, visit www. hawkalleystudio.com. Exhibit — “Jazz Riffs: Breaking Boundaries and Crossing Borders,” will be on display through Sunday, April 12, in the Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library, on the campus of Penn State. Exhibit — “Hidden Mother,” curated by Laura Larson, will be on display through Sunday, April 26, at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Several parts of the exhibition will be shown Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Call (814) 865-7672 or visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Michele Randall will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Sieg Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of paintings by Anne Kenyon and Theresa Crowley Spitler will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Tea Room Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@my discoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Knitting Club — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks and Needles,” an adult knitting club, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Almost Spring!” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Book Club — Join the Elementary Book Club from 3 to 5 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Talk about your favorite books, authors and characters. Drop-in activities will be featured. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org. Embroidery Club — An embroidery club will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, at 6 p.m.

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at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Lego Night.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Event — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a family fun night from 6 to 7 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Registration — Bald Eagle Area School District will hold kindergarten registration from 6 to 7 p.m. at Port Matilda. Bring child’s birth certificate, immunization records, custody papers (if applicable) and a completed physical form or appointment date from child’s doctor. For more information, call (814) 355-3737.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Book Discussion Group — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a daytime book discussion group at 1 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This month’s book is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Dinner — Centre County P.A.W.S. will host a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. For more information, call (814) 237-8722. Dinner — VFW Post 5825 of Pine Grove Mills will host a ham potpie dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at 500 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. For more information, call (814) 238-3254. Event — Friendship Community Center is looking for vendors and crafters for a bazaar being held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 127 Main St., Beech Creek. For more information, call (570) 962-2397.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Breakfast — The Philipsburg Kiwanis will host a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at Cen Clear, 588 Old Route 322, Philipsburg. For ticket information, call Dana Shoemaker at (814) 577-3954 or contact mainst@philipsburgpa.org. Class — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host an “Adding Online Video to Your Marketing Mix” class with Cole Hons, from 9 a.m. to noon at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (888) 282-7427. To register, visit www. southhills.edu. Class — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host a “Chinese Cooking” class with Greg Meagher, from 9 a.m. to noon at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (888) 2827427. To register, visit www.southhills.edu. Class — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host a “How to Find, Buy and Flip Distressed Properties” class with Leonard DeCarmine, from 9 a.m. to noon at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (888) 282-7427. To register, visit www.southhills.edu. Class — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host an “It’s Mushroom Time! Make Your Own Mushroom Log” class with Dan Pytel, from 9 a.m. to noon at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (888) 282-7427. To register, visit www. southhills.edu. Class — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host a “Sports Performance Optimization” class with Sherrie Borden, from 9 a.m. to noon at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 2347755 or (888) 282-7427. To register, visit www.southhills. edu. What’s Happening, Page 27

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MarCh 26-aPril 1, 2015 What’s Happening, from page 26 Event — Friendship Community Center is looking for vendors and crafters for a bazaar being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 127 Main St., Beech Creek. For more information, call (570) 962-2397. Event — Gregg Township Fire Company Auxiliary will host a spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall, Spring Mills. For more information, call (814) 4228608. Event — New Hope Lutheran Church will host a community Easter egg hunt for grades pre-K through six, at 10 a.m. at 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. For more information, call (814) 422-8417 or contact Allison Brown at psumacawslave@yahoo. com. Event — The Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church will be sponsoring an Easter egg hunt and skating party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Penn Skates, High Tech Road, State College. For more information, call (814) 357-6898. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library presents “World Stories Alive” at 11 a.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room at 211 S. Allen St., State College. This week’s language will focus on Spanish. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Event — An Easter egg decorating class will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ross Library, 232 W. Main St., Lock Haven. For more information, call Kathryn Romani at (814) 355-4071. Activity — A chess club for all ages will meet to do arts and crafts and play games from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library presents “April Showers Brings May Flowers” from 2 to 4 p.m. at 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Show — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Adam Swartz Puppet Show at 3:30 p.m. in the Forum Room, 2643 Gateway Drive, State College. For more information, contact Molly Hetrick at mhetrick@crcog.net or visit www. crpr.org. Event — Tyrone Elks Lodge No. 212 will host a spaghetti dinner and dance fundraiser event, supporting the MS Walk team, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Old Route 220, Tyrone. The dance will take place from 8 to 11 p.m. For more information call (814) 692-7511, or (814) 933-7534. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Event — The Centre County Nittany Comic Convention will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 971 N. Eagle Valley Road, Milesburg. For more information, contact beezee622@netzero. com or visit www.conventionscene.com. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library presents “Jump Into Spring” from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Enjoy face painting, cookie decorating and more. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817.

MONDAY, MARCH 30

Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre

The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “3/30: Great Day For Up and Bunny Cup Craft.” Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Tales for Twos story time for parents and their toddlers will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Meeting — The Bellefonte Area High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at noon at Bonfatto’s, 1211 Zion Road, Bellefonte. Class — Penn State Nutrition Links will sponsor a free nutrition and cooking class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 2603 E. College Ave., State College. These classes are for parents and caregivers of children still living at home. To register, call (814) 355-4897. Knitting Club — Holt Memorial Library will host “Knit Wits,” for beginner, experienced or intermediate knitters, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Class — Attend a creative art and journaling class at 6 p.m. at Kalina’s Studio in Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Center, 111 S. Spring St., Suite 8, Bellefonte. Create mixed-media art while honing your creative writing, painting and other artistic skills. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Seniors Hiking Group — Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org. Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Howard. Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Spring.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “Mother Goose On the Loose,” a program for children ages 3 and younger, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. This program is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music and interaction between baby and adult. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty

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A Drama about Recent Immigrant Farmers from Poet Laureate of Iowa Mary Swander, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Dennis Chamberlin, and Kennedy Center ACT awardwinner Matt Foss

Tuesday, March 31, 4:00 p.m. WPSU Studios, Outreach Building 100 Innovation Boulevard University Park, PA Seating is limited. Please be in your seat by 3:45 p.m. The performance will be streamed live to World Campus students and other Penn State campuses.

To reserve your seat, visit: wpsu.org/vangdrama

library.org. Story Time — Tales for Twos story time for parents and their toddlers will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Classes — The Bellefonte Faith Centre and Penn State Nutrition Links will be hosting nutrition and cooking classes from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bellefonte Food Bank, 131 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-4897. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@ comcast.net. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have an evening family story time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Listen to stories, sing and rhyme, then end with craft for the whole family. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mount Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club — Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Story Time — Story time for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State

PaGe 27 College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.my discoveryspace.org. Story Time — Story time for children ages 2 to 7 will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days” for children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Book Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host an “Elementary Explorers” book club from 3 to 5 p.m. at 211 S. Allen St., State College. Come talk about favorite books, authors and characters. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Group Meeting — Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the “Eight Recovery Principles” with a 12-step approach to help members cope with life’s troubles. For more information, visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host the Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at 8 p.m. in the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, contact Molly Hetrick at mhetrick@crcog.net or visit www.crpr.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Students embrace universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial community HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When Penn State students Mitch Robinson and Taylor Mitcham decided to attend Penn State, neither one of them knew much about the university or planned to become business owners. Today, both are immersed in the entrepreneurial community at Penn State as they create their own startups. The students spoke March 19 to the board of trusteesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; committee on outreach, development and community relations about their experiences and how the university has helped to guide their entrepreneurial careers. Both students recently were selected for the 2015 New Leaf-Lion Launch Pad program. The university-community partnership was established last year and provides an opportunity for students to work on a specific project at New Leaf Initiative, a State College-based gathering space for mission-driven individuals, organizations and resource providers from diverse backgrounds to connect and collaborate. As part of the NL3 program, the teams will receive a seven-hour weekly co-working membership at New Leaf, and the potential for a $500 grant through Lion Launch Pad. They also will attend monthly progress meetings with NL3 leaders and other program participants. The program is one of many at the university that fall under the priorities, including excellence, student engagement and student career success and economic development, that Penn State President Eric Barron set out to address when he arrived on campus last year,. Barron has emphasized that abundant available data demonstrates that students who engage in worthwhile activities, such as one-on-one research or creative activity with faculty, leadership positions or internships â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even for just 10 hours a week â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have a much-improved college experience. Additionally, Barron has put a focus on student career success and the impact

Penn State graduates make on their local, state, national and international communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really good at teaching at the cutting edge and driving economic development through research, innovation and education, then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making ready jobs for our own students,â&#x20AC;? Barron has said.

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Robinson, a junior from the Chicago area, was looking for a large university, just like many of his friends who were applying to other Big Ten schools. He chose Penn State for its engineering and finance programs. He joined Innoblue, a Penn State student group for entrepreneurs, during the first week of his freshman year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I wanted to be involved in entrepreneurship no matter where I went to school,â&#x20AC;? he said. As a sophomore, he became vice president of the organization and he helped launch the 1,000 Pitches competition, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest student pitch competition, and worked with other students to create their startups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really dove into that and I made that a huge part of my time here,â&#x20AC;? Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It influenced me, because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t view myself as a business person, but I gravitate toward this happy medium between the engineering and technical side and the business and customer development side.â&#x20AC;? Robinson said those experiences helped him choose his energy, business and finance major in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. In addition to Innoblue, Robinson has found other opportunities to pursue across the University Park campus, including the Presidential Leadership Academy, where he has been able to meet and interact with student leaders from different areas of study across campus. He also has taken classes through Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepre-

neurship and innovation minor and completed an independent study class with a professor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took a couple of classes that were helpful, and then I took an independent study, which helped me grow a lot as individual â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both in the entrepreneurial sense and in a personal and professional sense, too, because I had time to work on my own projects and integrated that as part of my curriculum,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that would be an option, especially at a big institution like Penn State, but if you find yourself in the right circle here, you can.â&#x20AC;? Robinson initially conceptualized his company, Resume Ruby, last spring when a few friends saw his personal resume and asked if they could get some help designing theirs. As for his decision to come to Penn State, Robinson couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny to think that three years ago, Penn State wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really on my radar. I just knew it was part of the Big Ten, and all my other friends were going to those schools,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But being a student entrepreneur here is a great opportunity to learn all the skills you need to be ready and have a bit of runway before the stakes become higher. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this huge community, there are some key resources, but at the same time, I get academic rigor and get challenged in my thought processes.â&#x20AC;?

engineering major spent a lot of time getting involved around the University Park campus through THON and different engineering clubs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being involved in THON really helped me understand the different resources on campus,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who are involved with THON are in all different types of majors and programs, so I heard about other opportunities on campus.â&#x20AC;? Mitcham didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to start a business until she was faced with solving a problem, and an idea fell in her lap. She needed to wash her car quickly, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a hose at her apartment. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the idea of having to drive across town to spend the money on a traditional car wash, so she looked for a better alternative. Being from Los Angeles, Mitcham was aware of waterless, eco-friendly carwashes and decided to order a few products and try the concept herself. After washing her car successfully, she wondered if other people in State College had a similar need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friends wanted me to wash their cars, too, but I eventually ran out of solution,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought maybe I could make a business out of this, but I had no idea how to get started.â&#x20AC;? She hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been involved in entrepreneurial groups before, so Mitcham did sought out Penn State small business resources to help her. She found the Penn State Small Business Development Center, which offered her advice at no cost during weekly office hours, and she worked to launch her business, Simple Car Wash, a mobile waterless carwash service in State College.

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

liam S. Hoy and Wanda R. Hoy, 3301 Shellers Bend, No. 923, State College, $267,000. Frank D. Henry and Barbara A. Henry to Frank and Barbara Henry trust, Frank D. Henry trustee and Barbara A. Henry trustee, 1932 Furnace Lane, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1.

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John L. Kubalak, Marilyn A. Kubalak and Marilyn Kubalak to John L. Kubalak, Marilyn A. Kubalak, John David Kubalak and Holli M. Kubalak, 1147 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1.

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Dean A. Cooke II and Kohlton Dean Kauffman to PCF Real Estate LLC, 369 Pine St., Bellefonte, $124,900.

Debra K. Immel to Debra K. Immel, East Street, Aaronsburg, $1.

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Justin S. Williams and Lisa M. McCombie to Danielle E. Lechner, 167 Dorchester Lane, Bellefonte, $176,000.

Aguer-Nobori Properties to Timothy M. Mazer and Laura M. Mazer, 210 Timberwood Trail, Centre Hall, $195,000. Mary Beamer-Farner and Keith Farner to S. Yasmin Villuendas, 3636 S. Atherton St., State College, $1. KBBH Partnership to Raymond J. Orchard Jr. and Lindsey M. Altenhofen, 109 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $203,900. Stephen M. Krentzman to Christine M. Holtz and Curtis A. Holtz, 140 Banner Way, Boalsburg, $250,000. TOA PA IV LP to Edward Gibbons and Mary Ellen Gibbons, 241 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $513,693.51.

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Larry J. Moore and Brenda J. Moore to Brenda J. Moore, 230 Viehdorfer Road, Karthaus, $1.

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Wendy S. Fay to Wendy S. Fay and James M. Fay, 110 Harris Drive, State College, $1. Donna C. Richards, Suzzanne M. Clapper and Suzzanne M. Stapperfend to Suzzanne M. Clapper, 400 Baldwin St., Lemont, $1. Mary Lou Charlton Revocable Trust and Jane C. Charlton trustee to Jane C. Charlton, 3301 Shellers Bend, No. 941, State College, $1. Samuel M. Curtis estate and Karen E. Curtis executrix to Wil-

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Charles R. Gheen Jr. and Jodi K. Gheen to AMG Rentals LLC, 205 N. Moshannon Ave., Snow Shoe, $20,500.

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Ronald J. Briggs, Javan A. Briggs and Javan Ann Briggs to Paul Medvedev, 166 W. Prospect Ave., State College, $260,000. Daniel E. Ciolkosz and Laurie D. Ciolkosz to Andrew L. Stager and Kathryn J. Stager, 811 Bayberry Drive, State College, $236,000. Scott R. Daggs and Debra G. Daggs to Scott R. Daggs, 800 W. Beaver Ave., State College, $1. H. Amos Goodall Jr. and Cazella H. Goodall to Christopher C. Carver and Brenda P. Carver, 280 Nimitz Ave., State College, $405,000. Darrell J. Griffiths estate and Alun W. Griffiths executor to Robert Schmidt, 403 S. Allen St., State College, $240,000. Nancy I. Kutz to Bradford L. Holzwarth, 456 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $15,000. Ruth M. McKenna to Ruth M. McKenna, 501 E. Hamilton Ave., State College, $1. Andrew Zudans and Nancy Ross Zudans to Raymond C. Hankinson and Janda Hankinson, 1041 Taylor St., State College, $307,000. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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James F. Gingerich by agent to Ameripioneer Inc., 10 Fredericksburg Court, State College, $138,000. Alexander Jr. Gregory by sheriff, Dawn Gregory by sheriff and Dawn K. Gregory by sheriff to M&T Bank, 15 Coventry Lane, State College, $13,630.97.

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Frances M. Lingle to Frances M. Lingle, 123 Wynwood Drive, Centre Hall, $1. Tom E. Rockey and Bobbi Jo Rockey to Karen Lee Schuckman, 141 Stoney Ridge Acres Road, Centre Hall, $182,000.

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Casey J. Cartwright, Casey J. Butterworth and Justin T. Butterworth to Justin T. Butterworth, 600 N. 9th St., Philipsburg, $1. Free Methodist Church of Philipsburg to William W. Knepp and Rita L. Knepp, 323 N. 4th St., Philipsburg, $12,000.

Ashley N. Rockey and Robert G. Rockey Jr. to Michael L. Undercofler, 126 Graden St., Howard, $114,900. Jack M. Chencharick by sheriff to Saratoga Partners LP, 1300 Steele Hollow Road, Julian, $63,000.

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U.S. Bank to Douglas W. Hoovler and Jennifer A. Hoovler, 352 Fountain Road, Snow Shoe, $112,000. James A. Vangor and Mary Jane Vangor to Erica L. McCloskey and Chad L. McCloskey, 166 Middle Road, Clarence, $1.

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1/2 OFF Security Deposit Townhomes Near Campus $1,650.00 If your looking for a townhouse, this is the best deal in town!!! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths or 4 bedroom 2 baths Private patios Furnished or unfurâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; nished, Washers/dryers CATA Bus Pass Option of Cable or Internet Included w/rent Free open parking 24. 446 Blue Course Drive State College 16803 (814) 278â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7700

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The 4thFest is one of the most respected, organized, and fun family-centered events in Centre County. It starts at the top with an Executive Director who is patriotic, loves people, has great communication skills, is organized, and who can lead a team of volunteers to flawlessly execute a celebration for our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday year after year. The 4thFest family is unique in that our volunteers have been working together for many years with the vision of creating a patriotic family fun celebration punctuated by the largest all- volunteer choreographed fireworks in the nation. We are proud of what we do for the community and are looking for a leader that will share our enthusiasm. The successful candidate is most likely a professional that has retired from a career that required excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to motivate those they lead. Computer skills required include data base management, word processing, creating budgets, and directing website and media campaigns. The time commitment involves monthly meetings during the fall/winter months and accelerates as the 4th of July gets closer and the organizing teams come together to pull off one of Centre Counties favorite family events. This is a part time salaried position with reimbursed expenses. We are hoping to hire the successful candidate in March so they can experience the planning cycle. Do we have your attention? Contact Paul Silvis at paul@silvis.org or Bernie Keisling at executivedirector@4thfest.org

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Rooms For Rent

ROOM In Townhouse 1/2 Off Security Deposit Beautiful townhomes available to rent by the room. Furnished and unfurnished options available with prices starting at $533 per month. All units will have new appliances and a washer and dryer. Parking included. 446 Blue Course Drive State College 16803 (814) 235â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1377

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

Wanted For Rent

SPRING 2016 Sublet Wanted $721.00 / Offer Looking for a sublet for Spring 2016! 2 BR/ 2 Bath apartment located on S. Pugh St. All amenities included for $721/month. Living with three other girls! Willing to negotiate price 301 S. Pugh State College 16801 (724) 591â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1625

Delivery Driver Needed to deliver the Gazette every Thursday. Good pay. Call (814) 238-5051 or email ads@centrecountygazette.com

GAZETTE THE CENTRE COUNTY

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HELP WANTED

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Fuel & Firewood

Work schedule is WednesdaySunday, 2nd Shift.

WALKS Firewood & Lawn Care Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Dont hesitate to call. Call Now: Matthew R.Walk (814) 937â&#x20AC;&#x2018;3206

See District website www.beasd.org for more information.

OAK FOR SALE

Bald Eagle Area School District is accepting applications for a full-time custodian.

EOE

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Cleaning Services

SCHEDULING Spring Cleaning HOLT Cleaning Services is scheduling for spring cleanings. Let us clean up the salt,grime, and the dust left by the winter. Schedule a cleaning and receive a $25 voucher for a future cleaning or give it to a friend. Must mention this ad. (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;5090

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Special Services

TRUE HANDYMAN SERVICES

BARKLESS

$175.00 for approximately 1 cord $325.00 for full trailer load (approx. 2 cords) CUT TO 18 inch standard size Can Be Cut To Any Size Additional Fee May Apply FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 15 MILES OF CENTRE HALL CALL: 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;364â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2007

FIREWOOD For Sale $175.00 BARKLESS OAK FOR SALE $175.00 for approximately 1 cord $325.00 for full trailer load (approx. 2 cords) CUT TO 18 inch standard size CAN BE CUT TO ANY SIZE ADDITIONAL FEE MAY APPLY FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 15 MILES OF CENTRE HALL CALL 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;364â&#x20AC;&#x2018;20

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Household Goods

Wine BIGMAN Handle Chaise Recliner $495 / Offer Rolled and padded arms. Banded base rail. Dimensions 45â&#x20AC;? W x 47â&#x20AC;? D x 49â&#x20AC;? H. Comes with new (never used) arm pads. Recliner was used very little. This recliner is in great shape with no damage and from a smokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;free home. $495 Hardly used. 1980 Fairwood Lane State College 16803 Phone: 610â&#x20AC;&#x2018;588â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1884

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Pets & Supplies For Sale

CUTE Akita Puppies ready to go now get back to me for more information and picture via my email address vanessalee552@ gmail.com

GORGEOUS FRENCH BULLDOG $300.00 Registered French Bulldog available. 11 weeks old, very sweet and funny. No health issues and daddy is a show dog. Up to date on shots, dewormed. Please call or text (404) 445â&#x20AC;&#x2018;6973..... p.s. NO breeders please!

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Miscellaneous For Sale

APRILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARYKAY COSMETICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Get great cosmeticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s checkout my Marykay site online. A great chance for any lady to order their favorite items. Come on in and look around Now..Go to; http://www. marykay.com/ ahagenbuch

Improve your MCAT score; follow a free MCAT study plan from Gold Standard MCAT Prep. Plus a free practice test & science videos. Sign up www. mcatâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;prep. com/register JOHN DEERE snow thrower: 10hp, 32â&#x20AC;? path. $500.00 Call (814) 237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4572

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Wanted to Buy

Musical Instruments Wanted to buy, musical instruments in any condition. Mainly brass and woodwind instruments but would consider string instruments. Sorry no interest in guitars or drum equipment. 1980 Fairwood Lane State College 16803

No job too small!

Snow Blowing, Driveway Sealing, Painting, Electrical/Lighting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Flooring, Trim, Remodels, Tile, Landscape, Mulch

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Garage Sales

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Motorcycles For Sale

814-360-6860 PA104644

095 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR

CRANE/TOWER OPERATORS â&#x20AC;˘ 5 years experience â&#x20AC;˘ Class B CDL and NCCCO Certification required â&#x20AC;˘ Merit shop contractor â&#x20AC;˘ Equal Employment Opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Vacation â&#x20AC;˘ 401 K retirement plan â&#x20AC;˘ Life & Health Insurance Participation â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license

Clothing

NECK TIES: dozens of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silk neck ties. like new. $2.00 ea. Call (814) 466â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7235

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INDOOR Community YARD & CRAFT SALE Saturday April 25th Huntingdon County Fair Grounds 8 am to 2pm. $20 for a 10 ft x 10 ft space w table. Spring Clean your life and come sell it with us! Got Crafts or Antiques, come sell them with us!

CURRENT CENTRE CREST JOB OPENINGS

CLINICAL NUTRITION COORDINATOR

Full time and Part time Certified Nursing Assistants (All Shifts)

Due to recent career advancement for our current Clinical Nutrition Coordinator Centre Crest Nursing Home is currently seeking an energetic, fast paced learner for a Full-time Clinical Nutrition Coordinator. Competitive wages, excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, along with a 403B offered. Paid holidays along with vacation, sick and personal time. Must have a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Dietetic/Food Service and certified as a Registered, Licensed Dietitian or Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in a Nutrition Related Field.

Licensed Practical Nurses (Evenings 2:45pm to 11:15 and Nights 10:45pm to 7:15am) Full time Licensed Practical Nurse (Days 6:45am to 3:15pm) Registered Nurses Part time and PRN Full time Housekeeping Aide (Varying shifts) Part time Housekeeping Aides (Varying shifts and every weekend)

Stop in and fill out an application at: LEONARD S. FIORE, INC. Altoona Office 5506 6th Avenue, Rear Must apply in person, or email to jobs@lsfiore.com NO PHONE CALLS

HARRY POTTERS DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S $25.00 Four Harry Potter DVDs. (Six DVDs in all, two are doubles.) Three are still factory sealed, one viewed once. Prisoner of Azkaban, Chamber of Secrets, Sorcererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone, Goblet of Fire. All for $25. Calls only. NO EMAIL. 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2024

2003 100th Year Anniversary Harleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;Davidson FLHTCI Black, Fuel Injected, Russell full floating rotors, EBC sintered pads, electric connector for heated suit wired through ACC switch, otherwise stock, garage kept, well maintained Earlystown Rd Centre Hall 16828 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;769â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1752

All positions work every other weekend, unless otherwise specified. For more information and details please check our website at www.centrecrest.org

For more information and to complete an application, visit our website at www.centrecrest.org or call 814-355-6777 for more information.

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