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Co-op brings local produce to area residents By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The Meetinghouse on Atherton opens its doors to the aromas of fresh, local produce every Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers and staff of the food co-operative Friends & Farmers meet at 2 p.m. to package and distribute orders customers made the week before on the online retail market, which sources in-season produce, prepared foods, meat, dairy and eggs from 11 farms within 50 miles of each other. “Although we live in an agricultural paradise, State Collegearea residents are limited to where and when (they) can purchase these local foods, primarily at farmers markets or through CSA programs —and on a very limited basis at some grocery stores,” said Michele Marchetti, Friends & Farmers’ board president. In 2013, Centre County reported that the demand for purchasing local goods and services was becoming a trend among

county residents, with more individuals interested in supporting the local economy, purchasing products at lower costs and eating foods without chemicals and additives. In an effort to increase accessibility to the county’s produce, a group formed in January 2012 with the idea of opening a grocery store focusing on local products that would be owned, operated and financed by the people who shop there. The group calling themselves Friends & Farmers incorporated in 2013 and the following year they launched an online market, where owner-members and nonmembers can browse and order local food in one convenient location. “When someone joins the co-op they become a member of what will become a brick and mortar store,” said Diana Griffith, the co-op’s marketing manager. “But they are also building a community that is passionate about locally grown fresh food.” Friends & Farmers is the only Co-op, Page 6

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HELPING HANDS: Deontay Mcintyre, left, and Ben Gelenberg, right, volunteer at Friends & Farmers on April 5 at the Meetinghouse on Atherton. Both are seniors at State High and have been volunteering at the co-op for about one month.

Senior Institute Dinner rallies community to help teenager By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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SPECIAL NIGHT: Bellefonte Area High School students in the Senior Institute gathered for a photo following a pasta dinner that raised funds for fellow senior Devon Anderson, center.

BELLEFONTE — Make no mistake about it: When someone is in need, the Bellefonte community steps up. The latest example came on April 6 at the Senior Institute Dinner. The community packed Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte to support Bellefonte Area High School senior Devon Anderson, who had been battling testicular cancer. “I think it exceeded our expectations,” said Senior Institute adviser Jessica Lloyd. “I think

we had around 300 people. We didn’t get a definite count. We had close to 100 takeout orders, which was excellent.” The pasta dinner featured pasta, several different types of meats and sauces, garlic rolls, salad, dessert and drinks. All of the food came from local businesses. “We had all sorts of donations,” Lloyd said. “Even when people came in, they were throwing extra money in, that sort of thing.” For Meg Barton, a teacher at BAHS, this was her final Senior Institute Dinner. She’s retiring at the end of the school year. For

her final act, she manned the dessert table. “I can tell you our table was very busy. There were times when I felt like we weren’t keeping up … but there were lots of good desserts that were baked and donated.” According to Lloyd and Barton, the 17 seniors who make up the Senior Institute deserve the majority of the credit. “Every kid worked so hard … every kid worked to his or her full capacity. Everybody broke a sweat and filled in where they were needed. They went above Dinner, Page 6

Commissioners announce PBI design contest winner By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County board of commissioners announced the winner of the Philipsburg Business Incubator design contest during the board’s April 12 meeting in Bellefonte. A total of 71 submissions were received from county residents over the past month, and — after inspection of the Opinion ................................ 9 Health & Wellness ......... 11-13

entries by commissioners Mark Higgins, Steve Dershem and Michael Pipe, Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership executive director Stan LaFuria and Philipsburg Borough council president Barb Gette — Sierra Metcalf, a CPI student from Bald Eagle Area High School, was proclaimed the winner.

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For her efforts, Metcalf received a check in the amount of $250 and the logo she designed will grace correspondence, signage and other materials associated with the opening of the new business incubator on Philipsburg’s Front Street. “The contest proved to be very successful,” said Higgins. “With all the subSports ............................. 24-27 Spring Car Care ............ 28, 29

missions we received, it was very difficult narrowing them down. But, we think we picked the best logo for what we’re trying to do in Philipsburg.” According to Metcalf, her logo design was based on growth throughout the entire region. “I wanted to incorporate a leaf and the mountains into the design because that’s Contest, Page 7

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Police reported a 36-year-old State College man was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Bishop and Allegheny streets in Bellefonte Borough at 11:47 p.m. on April 1. Charges will be filed. qqq Police reported an unknown driver struck a fence along Rock Road, near Fox Hill Road, in Benner Township sometime between 5 p.m. April 2 and 6 a.m. April 3. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. qqq Police responded to the Uni-Mart, located at the intersection of state Route 144 and College Avenue, at 9:30 p.m. on April 3 to investigate a report of a female in distress. Responding officers located the woman and she was unharmed. She told police she was seated in her vehicle talking on her cellphone when a man opened her car door and attempted to pull her out of the vehicle several times. The victim was able to fend off the suspect causing him to retreat into his dark colored Chevy Cobalt. The suspect then fled the scene on state Route 144. The woman told police there was clothing hanging in the rear of the vehicle, possibly a suit. She said the man, who was black and stood about 5 feet 6 inches tall, was wearing a winter hat and gray hoodie and, during the encounter, she said the man’s facial expressions did not change and he did not say anything. Police said the victim did not know her attacker. Authorities are continuing to investigate and anyone with information is encouraged to contact (814) 355-7545. qqq A 23-year-old inmate at SCI Benner Township will be charged with aggravated assault by a prisoner following an incident that occurred at 6:45 p.m. on April 4. Police said the inmate spit in the face of a correction officer while being escorted to the shower. qqq Megan A. Wildman, of Howard, will be charged with not driving on roadways laned for traffic following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 8:10 a.m. on April 4 along Old Road 220 in Boggs Township. Police said Wildman lost control of her 2003 Ford Escape and struck a telephone pole before the vehicle traveled down an embankment. Injuries were reported and Wildman was transported from the scene for treatment. qqq Police were called to Penns Valley Road at 3:25 p.m. on April 4 to investigate a single-vehicle crash. Police said Robert Moyer, of Aaronsburg, was eastbound when he lost control of his 1994 Ford Ranger. Police said Moyer closed his eyes when his vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a curb. The vehicle also made contact with a utility pole and overturned on the roadway. Moyer suffered minor injuries in the crash. He will be cited for not driving on roadways laned for traffic.

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qqq Charges of harassment were filed against 24-year-old Margarita Maldonado after police said she slapped, punched and bit a person at The Meadows in Potter Township at 11:10 p.m. on April 5. qqq Police reported a 39-year-old State College woman was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop along Swartz Hollow Road in Howard Township at 11:01 p.m. on April 7. qqq A Pine Grove Mills man was discovered to be under the influence of alcohol following a routine traffic stop along state Route 150 in Boggs Township on April 9, police said. Police said the man was also found to be in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a concealed handgun. Charges are pending. qqq Police were called to state Route 322 in College Township at 3 a.m. on April 10 to investigate a crash. Police said a 22-yearold Pleasant Gap man was taken into custody for a legal blood draw. Charges are pending. qqq Police reported a 21-year-old Bellefonte man is facing DUI and drug-related charges stemming from a routine traffic stop along North Eagle Valley Road in Liberty Township at 11:23 p.m. on April 11. Police said the man was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia during the traffic stop.

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PHILIPSBURG STATE POLICE Police reported a 27-year-old man was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana during a routine traffic stop along state Route 322, west of East Mountain Road, at 2:10 a.m. on April 2. Charges will be filed. qqq A known Philipsburg woman contacted police to report she was forced to have sex with a man known to her without her consent at a Rush Township residence between March 12 and 25. Police are continuing to investigate. qqq Police reported a 14-year-old boy headbutted another 14-year-old boy at 502 Philips St. in Philipsburg Borough at 10:44 a.m. on April 1. Police said the victim suffered a concussion. qqq A 24-year-old Bellefonte woman reported to police that someone removed $50 from her purse while it was inside her unlocked vehicle while parked along Bush Hollow Road, Union Township, sometime between April 3 and 4. Police are continuing to investigate. qqq A 58-year-old Philipsburg man suffered major injuries in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 11:43 p.m. on April 4 along state Route 322 near Country Club Lane in Rush Township, police said. Police, Page 6

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Khaleeji 2016 celebrates Arabian Gulf nations By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 300 students, faculty and invited guests participated in the first-ever Khaleeji event — a celebration of Arabian culture and the future of the region — held April 10 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Khaleeji is an Arabic term that refers to the nations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab states of the Arabian Gulf. These include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In addition to cultural presentations of dance and music, there were two featured speakers. Ahmad Fikri provided a comprehensive look at Arabian culture. Penn State sociology professor Sam Richards brought a note of caution and advice amid the celebration. “It is rare for me to offer advice,” said Richards. “We are in for some serious changes in the next 30 to 40 years. Meanwhile, we are busy on our hamster wheels; the oil is going to run out. “I am immensely impressed by Arab culture,” he said. “But your generation would be wise to pay attention to the build-

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HAMDAN AL-MARZOOQI and Mohammed Al-Aufi organized the first-ever Khaleeji event held April 10 at the Bryce Jordan Center. ing of bureaucracies — not just buildings. You need to take time to develop ways to operate in global competition. The Arab world does not operate seamlessly now.” Richards has traveled to the Middle East a dozen times in the past seven years and

has experience working with Arab nation governments. “Your generation is planning to move into leadership roles. But I am not very optimistic that things will change. Your lives are not going to be what your parents’ lives

were. You need to develop a society that will last 100 years” Several Middle Eastern students expressed disappointment with Richards’ talk. “This is an occasion to celebrate culture,” one said. Indeed, the event included many booths that explained the common bonds that have brought the Arabian Gulf nations together. They have a shared language — Arabic — ways of life and military groups similar to the European Union. The countries are looking at establishing a common currency. The pillars of Arab culture include modesty, humility and generosity, according to Fikri. “And, we value and embrace other cultures,” he added. An example of his embrace can be seen in Penn State’s Study Abroad program. Hamdan Al Marzooqi, a student in professor Vincenzo Gatto’s Italian class, will travel to Italy this summer to participate in a language and culture program. “It is sponsored by the Italian department and the University Global Program,” said Gatto. The Khaleeji event included performances of Arabian dance and music. The dinner was traditional Arab foods, including lamb.

Commissioners approve grant for veterans outreach services By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County board of commissioners has approved a grant agreement in the amount of $4,500 between the county and the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide additional outreach services to the near 10,000 veterans in the county. According to Cenre County Veterans Affairs Office director Brian Querry, the organization secured similar funding, in the amount of $3,500, last year. “This grant will give us the opportu-

nity to add some new things to our office that will make processing veterans claims much easier for everyone,” Querry said. He said the initial purchase will be a new laptop computer, which will replace the office’s current computer which if 4 or 5 years old. Also, the group will purchase a mobile printer/scanner to help process claims when representatives are making house calls or visiting veterans’ events throughout the county. “Having mobile equipment will save the county lots of money,” said Querry. “We will be able to do all the processing out in the field, and even be able to scan

and print paperwork so our clients will have everything they need while we’re still there. There won’t be a need to run back to the office every time to do processing.” Part of the grant will be used to make cards for funeral directors which will have information for families of deceased veterans concerning how to get in contact with the county VA office to see what support and other services are available to them. Additionally, the funding will be used to create business cards and provide reimbursement to local veterans organizations for their efforts in local events. The Centre County Veterans Affairs

Office answers both specific and general questions posed by veterans, dependents and the general public about veteran-related matters. The office also discusses and submits applications for all related benefits — including compensation and pension, hospitalization and out-patient care, education, home loans, insurance, special housing and automobile grants and more — to which veterans and their dependents may be entitled to. And, the department refers the county’s veterans and dependents to other federal, state, county Grant, Page 8

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Snow doesn’t put a stop to FaithCentre run By VINCENT CORSO

shirts and door prizes to take home. Pizza Mia in Bellefonte donated pizza for runners, who seemed happy to have hot food after running. Others kept warm with hot chocolate brought by a local church. “I try to actually spoil the runners when they come out,” said Summers. This includes awards for top finishers in every age group, and medals for all dogs who show up to run or walk with their owners. According to Summers, the race has something for people with different skill sets and attracts families, first-time racers and some pretty serious runners. The race starts and ends at Bellefonte Area Middle School, and circles around a hilly neighborhood. Runners in the 10K circle around twice. The hills didn’t seem to slow down Josh Litofsky, a Penn State grad student who came in first in the 5K. He was part of a group of 25 faculty and students from the Penn State Chemistry Department who came to race each other. “It’s a fun little race with some decent hills, and it worked out well for us. The cold adds a different element, but it actually wasn’t bad,” said Litofsky. “It’s a lot of fun.” Grace Burpo lives in Bellefonte and wasn’t ready to tackle a 5K after a recent medical issue, so she walked laps inside the middle school in order to participate. “I didn’t want to miss out on the fun, and being able to help out a good cause,”

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BELLEFONTE — An early April snowstorm didn’t stop 120 runners and walkers from racing in support of the FaithCentre in Bellefonte April 9. In fact, the turnout for the 10th annual FaithCentre 5K Walk/Run and 10K King of the Hill Challenge was on par with previous years, said FaithCentre executive director Nicole Summers. That’s a good thing, according to Craig Rose, a pastor from State College, who brought his son Elliot, 11, and their 4-month-old puppy, Ivy, out, despite the cold. “I know the FaithCentre does a lot of good for a lot of people; I’ve seen it in action,” said Rose. “So, we thought we would come out today, get some exercise, help a good cause and, hopefully, tire out our dog.” The race is set up to benefit the Food Bank in Bellefonte, which is one of the many programs of the FaithCentre. “Our food bank serves up to over 800 people in the area every month who need good, healthy food,” said Summers. “We spend over $30,000 on food per year, so the race helps to cover that cost by netting us around $6,000, after expenses.” Summers said she does her best to provide a great experience for the people who come to run, and provides them with nice

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RUNNERS TAKE OFF at the start of the FaithCentre 5K Walk/Run and 10K King of the Hill Challenge, held April 9 in Bellefonte. said Burpo. “The FaithCentre helps an awful lot of people in Bellefonte with inexpensive clothes, and the food bank. They also have a coffee shop that gives people a place to go and congregate if they need it. They just do a lot of good for the community.” Summers said she hopes that race

brings more awareness to the community about all the programs FaithCentre offers. “An old friend used to say, ‘The FaithCentre makes Bellefonte a brighter and kinder place to live,’” said Summers. “I’ve always liked that because we do a lot of different things and help many different people.”

It’s still unclear how hurricane season will unfold By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The potential movement of a “cold blob” of water in the north Atlantic Ocean may be the wild card in the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, experts say. The “cold blob” refers to a large, anomalous area of colder-than-normal sea surface temperatures, located east of Newfoundland and south of Greenland. “This area of colder water started to show up a few years ago and has become larger and more persistent during the past couple of years,” AccuWeather Atlantic hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski said. Whether or not ocean currents draw cold water from this “blob” southward into tropical regions of the Atlantic will determine how active the season becomes. With all potential factors in mind, forecasters are predicting that tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic will total 14 this season, two more than what is considered normal. If the cooler water migrates southward across the eastern Atlantic, then westward into tropical breeding grounds, it will lower sea surface temperatures over the re-

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gion where 85 percent of Atlantic tropical systems develop. Another possibility is that the water from the cold area could alter the makeup of deep ocean currents and affect the salinity of the water. If this happens, the pattern of warming waters that has been occurring since 1995 will reverse, leading to a period of cooling. Either of these scenarios would limit tropical development in the Atlantic. If these scenarios don’t occur, sea surface temperatures will remain mostly warmer than normal, likely resulting in a season more active than in the past three years. Should this be the case, experts believe the current El Niño will weaken, eventually leading to a neutral pattern by the end of the spring or early summer. “The big question is whether we will go into a La Niña, which is what we’re anticipating right now,” Kottlowski said. A La Niña is characterized by cooler-than-normal ocean water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. When this occurs, less wind shear is found in the developmental regions of the Atlantic, increasing the potential for a higher-than-normal amount of tropical systems.

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Crash claims life of State College man By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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STATE COLLEGE — Pennsylvania State Police said a 40-year-old State College man, identified as Michael Edwards, was killed April 12 in a two-vehicle crash in Centre County. Police said the crash occurred on state Route 322, east

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CCRRA announces spring collection event By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — In 2015, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority collected about 50,000 pounds of unwanted material at its spring household hazardous waste collection event. This year, the event is expected to bring even more. “I always feel like we’re going to get less than the year before, but it always seems to be the opposite,” said Amy Schirf, of CCRRA, while announcing the Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, event during the regular monthly board meeting of the Centre County commissioners. “It’s a very important event that more and more people are taking advantage of.” According to Shirf, CCRRA employees will be collecting all types of hazardous materials, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, swimming pool cleaners and “anything else people wouldn’t want children or pets getting into.” She said the group will not take items such as latex paint, used motor oil, old batteries, antifreeze or medication.

For the second straight year, the group will also be collecting used fluorescent light bulbs. In 2015, CCRA collected enough of these tubular bulbs that, if laid end to end, they would extend about 5 miles. According to Shirf, CCRRA has contracted with a New Jersey-based group to assist with the collection of the items, as well as the proper transfer and destruction of all the materials. “This is a very successful event that draws people from five different counties,” she said, noting that Centre County residents can also take advantage of neighboring collection areas in Blair, Clinton, Bedford and other counties when those collection dates are announced. “It’s a great program that takes a lot of harmful chemicals and materials out of homes and garages and they get disposed of properly,” said Shirf. The CCRRA is responsible for refuse collection from more than 25,000 curbside residents, as well as 500 commercial establishments in the county. It is also responsible for 125 drop-off recycling bins. The organization also holds the yearly house-

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THE CENTRE COUNTY Recycling and Refuse Authority will hold a collection event on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. hold hazardous waste collection event and year-round electronics recycling. According to Shirf, Centre County’s recycling rate has climbed to more than 50 percent and continues to rise.

Local man sentenced on child porn charges By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — A Port Matilda man was sentenced last week to five to 10 years in prison on 800 counts of possessing child pornography. Following expert testimony, Adam Hinton, 25, was also ordered by Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. Hinton had worked evenings in the State College Area School District as a substitute custodian. He was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police in June 2015 and had been facing more than 15,000 counts of possessing child pornography and obscene materials, as well as disseminating child pornography and criminal use of a communications facility.

Hinton reached a plea deal in October, pleading guilty to 800 counts of sexual abuse of children – dissemination, a second-degree felony, and three counts of criminal use of a communications facility, a third-degree felony. Hinton was arrested on June 1 after a threemonth investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Computer Crimes Division, in which troopers found him sharing videos and images of child pornography using BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing application. Police executed a search warrant on his home to seize his personal computer, and later questioned him in the parking lot of Radio Park Elementary School in Ferguson Township, where they found his laptop in his car. A forensic investigation uncovered more than 10,000 disturbing pornographic images of children, many of whom were infants and toddlers.

This month’s collection event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30 at CCRRA’s location along Transfer Road, near the Nittany Valley Mall.

Police seek suspect in robbery By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that happened April 9 when a suspect entered the residence of a 68-year-old man demanding money and pistol-whipping the victim. At about 10 p.m., an unidentified male entered through the rear door of a home on the 100 block of Westerly Parkway. The suspect, wearing a black ski mask, pointed a handgun at the resident. When the victim said he

did not have any money, the suspect began to pistol-whip him. The victim fought back and, after a lengthy struggle, the suspect fled through the back door. The victim said he was able to partially remove the ski mask and described the suspect as white, with short hair and a dirty blonde mustache. He estimated the attacker to be in his late 20s or early 30s. The suspect may have suffered injuries during the struggle. The victim was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center for unspecified injuries.

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Friends & Farmers to launch wholesale market By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — In light of a $92,000 grant that the USDA awarded to Friends & Farmers, the food co-operative is now focusing on creating a wholesale online market to increase the accessibility of local produce to chefs and restaurants. “We will continue supporting local and regional food systems, which are drawing young people back to agriculture, generating jobs, and improving quality of life in rural communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack according to the Friends & Farmers website. “Since 2009, we have seen a 75 percent growth in farmers markets nationwide and sales of local food rose to an estimated $12 billion in 2014, much of it through sales from farms to local grocers, institutions and restaurants.” Now the local food co-operative Friends & Farmers, which incorporated in 2013 and launched an online retail Co-op, from page 1 co-op in Centre County. It allows vendors and farmers to focus on their product while still gaining traction on social media and bridges the gap between those farmers and their consumers, added Melanie Rosenberger, the online market manager. “Customers have food right at their fingertips,” Rosenberger said. “And it slowly helps farmers amp up their production.” Owner-members become stakeholders in the business with each owning on equity share of $300, which can be made in several ways including a payment plan of $30 a month for 10-months plus a small administrative fee, Marchetti said. Members and volunteers receive a discount on the online market, but the market is still open to non-members. Within the six months following the first membership campaign that launched in March 2014, 200 members had joined the co-op. As of April 5, 2016, the co-operative had 426 members, but 500 members are needed to activate the cite selection committee for the physical retail store. “Without equity and enough members, we aren’t ready to act,” said Marchetti, who hopes to have a set location for the store picked out by next year. There is no spending requirement on

market the following year, is now set to bring the same produce and feasibility to restaurants in the area. According to the Friends & Farmer website, an all-local wholesale online market will strengthen “the underdeveloped supply chain linking local producers to restaurants and institutions.” “Wholesale can mean a loss of sales,” said Melanie Rosenberger, the co-op’s online market manager. “It takes a lot of work for farmers that they don’t always have time to do.” Often farmers don’t have the produce to meet the needs of commercial kitchens, but the online market will connect chefs to a network of farmers that can work together to meet the needs of the community. The online wholesale market will also make sourcing local produce more feasible for chefs, who are often busy focusing on their respective businesses and menus. “It’s all about our community members linking arms and doing something really great,” said Stacey Budd, the co-op’s outreach coordinator.

the online market, although Rosenberger said the average customer spends about $45 each week. In the first year of the online market, more than $97,000 worth of locally grown and produced food was sold, according to the Friends & Farmers website. The co-op offers home delivery in 12 nearby zip codes for an additional $5 and has two pick up locations on Tuesday evenings, the Meetinghouse on Atherton and the State College Friends School. “It’s a good feeling to know you are supporting the economy in your local community because you are supporting your local farmers,” Griffith said. Griffith got started as marketing manager in November 2015, after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that the Friends & Farmers Cooperative Online Market received a $92,000 USDA grant to increase local food consumption and production in Centre County. She said her passion for local food grew when buying yogurt and spinach from her Amish neighbors in Rebersburg. She then started her own garden last summer with about $40, buying enough seedlings to sustain her household through the summer. “We all know tomatoes grown in a local farmer’s garden are going to taste bet-

Dinner, from page 1 and beyond and were enthusiastic the whole night. That really helped,” Lloyd said. While the night was special for the students who make up the Senior Institute, the night truly belonged to Anderson. He was there all evening with his family. He said he was overwhelmed with the support he received from his fellow classmates. “This is amazing. I’m speechless.”

The online wholesale market hasn’t been launched yet, Rosenberger said. In the meantime the co-op has partnered with the Centre County Chef’s Association to help make connections with local chefs. Rosenberger said the soft start of the online wholesale market is set for the end of April, while the co-op continues to reach out to more vendors as more of their produce becomes available in the spring season. “This year is a test,” Rosenberger said. Luke Johnson, the assistant manager at Zola’s Kitchen and Wine Bar, locate at 324 W. College Ave. in State College, said the restaurant hasn’t experience any significant obstacles going directly through farmers, but he said he would be interested in looking into the wholesale market when it launches officially. “We do use local food, whatever we can get locally,” Johnson said. “We use Meyer Dairy and we also use a lot of local farms like Tait Farm, pretty much whenever we can get something locally we do.”

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SALLY MCDERMOTT, left, and Randy Earhart, right, package boxes with customers’ orders on April 5 at the Meetinghouse on Atherton. Both are members of the co-op. “I like being a member for the fresh and local food, and it keeps our footprint as small as possible,” McDermott said. ter than the one’s that came a long way,” Griffith said. “When I was growing my own

Anderson has a lot to be thankful for. His cancer is in remission and he said that he gets checked every three months. He’s hoping that his story will bring more attention to testicular cancer. “I didn’t know anything was wrong. I was just getting a shower one day and I realized then that something was wrong,” he said. “I had surgery before it spread to my abdomen and lymph nodes. I went through four rounds of chemo. After that, it was smooth sailing.” Still, Anderson realizes just how lucky he is. Had the cancer not been caught early, things could have turned out much differently. “I live day-by-day now,” he said. “Something like this definitely makes you more aware.” According to Lloyd, the dinner raised more than $4,200

tomatoes, I didn’t even want to buy them at the grocery store.”

for Anderson and his family. All told, the Senior Institute has raised more than $11,000. She also said the dinner wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Faith UMC. “We could not do this without the help of Pete Mason and Jim McClure,” Lloyd said. “They were in the kitchen helping. The church also donates supplies when we run out of them. Not only are they giving us their time, but they fill in when we don’t have enough items.” As the dinner wrapped up and students began folding up tables and chairs, Anderson reflected on the special evening. “I would never expect this,” he said. “I try to hide my emotions, but this is overwhelming. “I love my friends. I couldn’t be more thankful.”

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Police are investigating the theft of signage from South Allen Street and West Beaver Avenue. Authorities said at about 1 a.m. on April 11, two men walked out of The Phyrst on Beaver Avenue and one stole a “Sidewalk Closed” sign. He is described as a white man in his 20s and was wearing a short-sleeved, button-down shirt, black jacket and tan pants. He had short brown hair and glasses. His friend was described as a white man with dark hair, wearing a black jacket and jeans. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.

BELLEFONTE POLICE Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash that occurred at about 10 p.m. on March 30 on East Bishop Street, Bellefonte. Police arrived on scene and were advised the pedestrian was crossing the street at Bishop and Badger to wait for the bus. As the pedestrian was crossing the street, a small, dark, possibly green, vehicle with a loud muffler was traveling at a reported high rate of speed eastbound. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, running over his foot and lower leg. The vehicle also struck a legally parked vehicle. Witnesses said the vehicle pulled over briefly and took something off the car. Witnesses also said the driver was a younger, white male. The pedestrian was assessed at the scene then transported be Bellefonte EMS to be treated for unknown injuries. Police are continuing to seek information on this incident. Those with information are encouraged to call (800) 479-0050. — Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE Contest, from page 1 what many people think of when they think of the Philipsburg community,” Metcalf said. “I’m very proud of myself for the concept I came up with, and I’m overjoyed my design was selected.” According to Higgins, the Philipsburg Business Incubator is set to open in May and a grand opening celebration is being planned. He said once ready, the incubator will be big enough to hold three companies and four individuals, each with their own office, and shared use of an administrative assistant, conference room, computer support and other services. Higgins initiated the development of business incubators in Philipsburg and Bellefonte shortly after he took office this year. The county has allocated $10,000 for

PAGE 7 the Philipsburg site, and another $60,000 to help fund the larger Bellefonte project. He said the Bellefonte project is “coming along” as they continue to seek real estate for a home in Bellefonte. Penns Valley student McKinley Yarrington’s entry earned him an honorable mention and a check in the amount of $100. His design included a rural town depiction, as well as a partial city design and partial farm design. He said all three depictions represent the variable living environments within the county. “I was blown away by the quantity and the quality of the submissions,” said Pipe. “Everybody did a great job. We sure have some talent here in Centre County.” The contest was open to all Centre County residents and began on March 8. Higgins said the vast majority of the entries were from local students.

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Taste and Treasures event set for April 24 By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — Housing Transitions’s third annual Tastes and Treasures fundraiser will feature wine tasting, food from local caterers and the opportunity to bring a treasure from home to be appraised by Roger Snyder, of Apple Hill Antiques. The event is scheduled Sunday, April 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Seven Mountain Wine Cellars, 101 W. Main St., Boalsburg. “It’s a really nice opportunity for people to see the grounds out there and contribute to Housing Transitions,” said Morgan Wasikonis, development and community relations coordinator for the organization. Housing Transitions is a nonprofit group that aids Centre County residents during all stages of housing crises. Started in 1984 as Centre House, an emergency shelter, Housing Transitions is now the umbrella organization for a number of programs provided to Centre County residents in need. These programs include the Centre House shelter, housing case management, transitional housing, adult ser-

vices case management, first-time home buyers and the emergency food pantry. The food for Tastes and Treasures is being donated by Paul’s Provisions, Brown Dog Catering and Village Eatinghouse. Richard Wylie will be on the guitar to provide entertainment for the day. There also will be an auction by Tammy Miller Auctions featuring a football signed by Penn State football coach James Franklin, a basketball signed PSU men’s coach Patrick Chambers and wood-turned bowls donated by the Nittany Valley Woodturners. The event is sponsored by Progress Development Group, Mark Wasikonis, Wienken Wealth Management, Mary Lou Bennett of RE/MAX and Adult Transitional Care. To purchase tickets, visit www.housingtransitions.org. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, contact Wasikonis at (814) 404-5141 or mwasikonis@ housingtransition.org. “Having support from the community gives us the flexibility to provide the support that our clients need,” said Wasikonis.

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Happy Valley Flea Market back for another year By JANE MIENTKIEWICZ correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Happy Valley Flea Market is back and growing. For its second year, the event will again coincide with Penn State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue-White weekend, as well as into the future. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening weekend will be April 16 and 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went very well last year,â&#x20AC;? said owner Scott Lang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were busy parking cars the whole day. It was nonstop people coming in.â&#x20AC;? The Happy Valley Flea Market, located at the former Starlite Drive-in Theatre at 1100 Benner Pike, hosted up to an estimated 2,000 and 2,500 on its opening day last year, said Lang, though an official count was not made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great,â&#x20AC;? said Lang, of the former drive-in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using it for.â&#x20AC;? The leased location includes 16 acres, which Lang has worked to utilize. This year, the flea market will offer many new attractions for visitors, including concessions, laser tag, car shows, and the returning Truck and Tractor Show. For Lang, the goal is to find a balance between the number of vendors and customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the big thing is just to have a consistent draw of people,â&#x20AC;? said Lang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I

think having something else for people to do when they come out to the flea market will be a big plus.â&#x20AC;? For Lang, meeting people is the best part of being involved with the flea market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something unique and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m outside all the time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just, you know, enjoyable being around lots of different types of people,â&#x20AC;? he said. Lang hopes to bring younger crowds, especially college students, with the added events like the high tech laser tag, which will be in the back of the lot near the screen and in the woods behind it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like the typical one where you have to wear a vest. You wear a small sensor on your head and one in the back and front. Some of the guns can shoot one to three football fields,â&#x20AC;? he said. The flea market occupies 6 acres and features 178 stalls available to vendors. Prices remain the same as last year, with stalls going for $15 for a one-sided 20-by25 foot stall and $20 for a corner stall. A $5 discount will be offered per site for two day reservations. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Past Vendor Appreciation Discountâ&#x20AC;? of $5 per day will also be offered during the opening weekend of the event. The event will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. Gates will open to vendors for setup at 6 a.m. The event, which will be open for six

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HAPPY VALLEY Flea Market is back for another year at the site of the former Starlite Drive-in Theatre.

better chance to sell your stuff,â&#x20AC;? he said. As for Lang? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a buyer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;unfortunately,â&#x20AC;? he said, laughing. He has picked up a few tools and a snow blower, but he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet a seller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seemed like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept busy, you know, just with the operation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I may do that at some point. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got things to sell.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit www. happyvalleyfleamarket.com.

months, is rain or shine, which can be a gamble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to open â&#x20AC;&#x201D; knock on wood it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t snow,â&#x20AC;? said Lang. Throughout the year, he has seen a large variety in merchandise, from handmade furniture to pools to antiques to car parts. The vendors, however, tended to be locals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People from the area, instead of having a garage or yard sale, they would come out because they had a lot more foot traffic, a

State High continues to lead Stock Market Game

STUDENTS FROM Bald Eagle Area High School participate in the Centre County Stock Market Game. Pictured, front row, from left, Austin Huyett and Karissa Bittenger. Middle row, Savannah Elder, Maya Epply and Carson Spence. Back row, Carissa Matthiesen, Colton Lucas and Josh Emel.

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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The top three teams held their spots upon entering the sixth week of the Centre County Stock Market Game. After claiming first place last week, State College Area High School widened its lead. The team rose from $108,070.41 to $108,616.76. Grace Prep High School decreased from $106,689.91 to $105,684.15, but still held onto second place by a wide margin. Bald Eagle Area High School also lost some money, but maintained third place. The team has held third place since the second week of the program. This week, Bald Eagle High School fell from $102,674.07 to $101,556.98.

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â&#x2013; approved the purchase for the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention offices fleet of two vehicles, a 2016 Ford Escape SE 4x4 four-door for $22,399 and a 2016 Ford Fusion sedan four-door for $17,571, from Tri-Star Ford of Tyrone â&#x2013; approved a memorandum of understanding for the final land development plan for Snappyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convenience Store, to be located in Milesburg Borough â&#x2013; approved a contract addendum between the county and Maximus to add Section 14.1 stating the client will reimburse the consultant for all time and expenses including attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, court costs and travel expenses incurred in responding to such requests whether incurred by consultant employees, consultants, contractors or agents

or other agencies and organizations that might further assist them. The commissioners also: â&#x2013; approved a payment in the amount of $20,000 to Howard Borough for the purchase of a truck for snow removal â&#x2013; approved a $1,274 contract between the county and Kiddinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Around LLC to provide child care services â&#x2013; approved a $1,000 contract between the county and Dr. Kristie Kaufman to provide consultation services Three items were added to the consent agenda for official action at next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting:

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Many helped make fundraiser successful I would like to thank the following businesses and individuals, who made donations and items to our first Kitty Bowl Party at Pets Come First. The business are: State College Veterinary, Centre Animal Hospital, Home Depot, Joe Metzger’s Animal Hospital, Tractor Suppy, Weis Markets and Four Springs Veterinary. It was a successful event, and I had fun working on this Bronze Award project for Girl Scouts. Many thanks to those who adopted pets, and my sister scouts who came to support my event. Prizes were won by eight people, kitties played football and finger food was provided. A special thanks to Shannon at Pets Come First and Deb Warner for giving me a chance to do the party. Mark your calendar for the Saturday before 2017 NFL Super Bowl, come to Pets Come First and watch our version of a Kitty Bowl. Virginia Kessinger State College

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Teaching an old dog new tricks with Ruby and in a few months we’ll There is an old saying that you see pictures of that sweet old girl with can’t teach an old dog new tricks. her new forever family. I am inspired This idiom has been passed down by Maggie’s work. (It might be time through generations that refers to the to teach those puppy mill resistance to change that breeders some new tricks, many humans experience as too.) we age. The older we get, it Old dogs can definitely is allegedly harder for us to learn new tricks, but what take in new information and about humans? to change our way to doing The answer is when things. open or motivated or Let’s start with dogs. forced to change, homo saIt has been my experipiens are just as capable of ence that old dogs can, in learning new tricks as our fact, learn new tricks. Dogs canine companions. are pretty adept at reading I’m going to use the exour commands and observample of recycling. I’m all ing our behaviors. Last year about recycling at home when the good folks at Wisand do a pretty good job of coy suggested that I change pulling out the cardboard up the rawhide strips that Patty Kleban, who writes for and making sure the kids I was giving my dogs each StateCollege.com, put any plastic or glass in morning to chew, it might is an instructor the bin for the weekly pick cut down on allergies and at Penn State, up. I’ve been known to put stinky ears. In just a few mother of three my hand in a garbage bag short days, my two dogs and a community to pull out something that (ages 6 and 7, old by canine volunteer. She is a should go in the recycling standards) figured out that Penn State alumna bin. I was, however, among the morning treat was com- who lives with her the first to roll my eyes a ing from the freezer and family in Patton Township. Her few years ago when Penn not from under the sink as views and opinions State rolled out their new it had for the previous five do not necessarily years. They now stand by reflect those of Penn recycling program. They took trash cans out of our the refrigerator and wait. Of State. offices and put bins for greater import is that I have compost, plastic, mixed paper, plasnow trained myself to make them dog tic, metal and even an “Are you sure” food yogurt parfaits using sterilized bin for non-recyclable trash in combones that I put in the freezer each munity areas. “It is going to smell,” I night. told my co-workers through the filter I wonder which old dog learned of my resistance to change. the trick in that situation? Someone give me some kibble, beMy friend Maggie Peacock is all cause the new program taught me a about old dogs learning new tricks. lot. I now rarely put anything in the As a dog foster parent for the Brook“Are You Sure?” bin. I pull out the line Labrador Retriever Rescue orgaplastic from my lunches, compost the nization, Maggie takes in older, often remains from snacks and fruit I bring unsocialized labs and trains them to to the office and either shred or recybe pet ready. Her latest is a beauticle any and all paper. In fact, I start to ful, yellow, 6-year-old female named get a little twitchy at home when I am Ruby who has spent her entire life as forced to put an empty plastic cona breeding dog on a Lancaster county tainer in the garbage container since puppy mill. Ruby has never known residential recycling in Centre Counthe experience of being part of a famty doesn’t take all plastics. The cycle ily. Maggie and her family will work

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of resistance to being open to making change has been a good thing. We are never too old to learn. Studies have shown that staying active both cognitively and physically can help us as we age. The benefits of trying and learning new things apparently maximizes the benefits of staying active. In one study, older people were asked to do 15 hours of activity per week. One group was sent home assigned to tasks for which they were familiar. The other group was assigned new tasks for which they had little or no experience. At the end of the study, the “new tricks” group reportedly experienced greater benefits than the group that stayed within its comfort zone. This and other research tells us that we both can and should teach old dogs new tricks to add to our personal and physical health. There has been a lot of flurry at Penn State this semester as the University transitions from several major administrative systems at what seems like the same time. The course management system is going from ANGEL to CANVAS. Student records are going from elion to LIONPATH. The testing center updated the SCANTRON system and classrooms are now being assigned with a system called OPTIMIZER. I have heard a lot of collective bellyachin’ as we try to figure out how each of these systems will impact the way each of us does our job. Through the stomping of feet and all of the Chicken Little’s saying the sky is definitely falling, I say bring it on. Staying in one place either physically, emotionally or with our dayto-day tasks and habits can lull us into sameness. Change, as they say, is good. Stepping out of our comfort zone is good. Becoming old is when we are no longer interested in learning new things — regardless of our chronological age. This old dog wants to learn some new tricks.

Study: Obesity epidemic worsening By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Not only is Earth getting warmer, but the humans who walk upon it are getting heavier. In the latter phenomenon, however, there is little debate as to the cause. It’s a man-made global health crisis. A new study led by British scientists, undertaken with the World Health Organization and 700 researchers worldwide, has some grim news: About 640 million adults are obese, up from 105 million in 1975. At this rate, about 20 percent of the adult population will be obese by 2025. While China is coming on strong,

the United States maintains its status as being home to the highest number of severely obese men and women in the world. Among the many factors at play, the main culprit is food — bad and relatively cheap food. Over the 40 years charted by the study, many countries have risen out of poverty. The citizens turn to high-calorie and processed foods in abundance, not more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and free-range chicken raised without antibiotics. The resulting obesity is “too extensive to be tackled with medications ... or a few extra bike lanes,” said Majid Ezzati, the study’s senior author.

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Spring allergies off to an early start this year HERSHEY — Most spring allergy sufferers know to start taking precautions before the trees burst into bloom each year. In central Pennsylvania, that usually doesn’t mean early March. This year, however, a string of unusually warm days tricked the trees into blooming earlier than normal — and that leaves allergy sufferers dealing with the fallout. “We have been seeing tons of tree pollen for several weeks now,” said Dr. Randy Young, director of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “A lot of the people we are seeing usually don’t get hit by this until later in the spring.” The early warmth has also disrupted the natural parade of when different trees bloom, causing overlap that means more than one type of tree can be sending pollen into the air at once. Spring rains can help put a damper on the pollen flying around in the air, but the relatively dry, breezy days of late have kept pollen counts high. Because winds tend to be stronger in midday, Dr. Timothy Craig, an allergy, asthma and immunology specialist at the medical center, suggests those who suffer from spring allergies do their outdoor activities or exercise earlier or later in the day, and shower and change clothes once they return indoors. Trees release grains of pollen, which are the male com-

ponents in the tree reproductive process. The pollen floats through the air in search of a female component to fertilize on another tree. That’s why those who suffer from spring allergies can end up feeling miserable when they go outside on days with a high pollen count. Using over-the-counter medicines either daily or asneeded can help combat the most common allergy symptoms, which include watery and itchy eyes and frequent sneezing. If that doesn’t help, it may be time to see a specialist and discuss whether steroids or allergy shots could be helpful. “If you suffer from year-round allergies and you control them better, sometimes the spring allergies aren’t as bad,” Craig said. By mid-May, the tree pollen season should be wrapping up, but that’s when grass pollen starts. Mid-summer is usually a spot of relief in the season of suffering, but last year Craig said grasses pollinated longer than usual, so the allergy season continued longer than normal into July. He said it’s too early to predict how this year’s allergy seasons will go. Doctors still don’t know why some people develop allergies and others don’t. Or why things that are triggers for some people cause no problems for others. “It is a complex phenomenon that involves hereditary factors as well as the environment,” Young said. “Different people are more sensitive to different things.”

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Faculty, students facilitate communication support groups UNIVERSITY PARK — Speech-language pathologists and students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State facilitate multiple support groups for the community at-large. The support groups are for those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and speech disorders, and groups are open to the public. “An important part of the job of speechlanguage pathologists is to take their expertise out of the therapy room and into the community. Facilitating support groups is one important way for speech-language pathologists to do that,” said Carol Miller, interim head of CSD. “Support groups can play a very important role in building a community of people who have similar experiences and needs. Speech-language pathologists help to build that community, and in doing so give clients, caregivers and family members resources they can continue to draw on for successful communication.”

port system for Centre County area participants. “We hope that by increasing our understanding of the experiences of individuals with neurogenic communication disorders and their caregivers in the central Pennsylvania area, we can design better therapy and support programs to serve this community,” Etter said. “We want to increase the ease with which our clients participate in everyday life activities.” Students assist the support group by planning and organizing group activities and facilitating the use of communication strategies for members, which allows students to develop their clinical skills in a group setting. Students also have the opportunity to interact with family members of participants and learn about the impact of communication disorders on family life. The group and related study are funded through a pilot enhancement grant from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Penn State.

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Chat Pack is a group designed for those who face communication challenges due to stroke or traumatic brain injury. The support group is also open to caregivers. The group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Patton Township Municipal Building. The kickoff meeting is Tuesday, April 19. Facilitators Nikki Etter, Chaleece Sandberg and Anne Marie “Kitty” Kubat — all researchers and CSD faculty members — are also conducting a study in conjunction with the support group to determine strengths and gaps in the overarching sup-

Started by CSD doctoral student Rupert Johnson and CSD graduate student Mark O’Malia, the Central Pennsylvania/Penn State Chapter of the National Stuttering Association meets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in 101 Ford Building. “This is a group for people on campus and in the surrounding community who are going through the hardships of everyday dealings with disfluency,” Johnson said. “This is an opportunity to get together and talk about daily challenges we go through and any successes we’ve had in

certain speaking situations, whether that may be a presentation someone had to give in class or a job interview, and we support one another.” The support group is for adults.

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Local dentist discusses dental scans, fluoride in water By JANE MIENTKIEWICZ correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Dentistry is digitizing. Gone are the days of chart files that are inches thick and waiting for X-rays to develop. Dentist offices are moving to modernize. While this benefits dental offices by organizing and simplifying charts and scheduling, it also has benefits for patients by simplifying processes. “We’re just getting better results when you’re getting scans,” said Dr. Aaron Roan, who has practiced with White Roan & Associates Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for about 10 years. X-rays are changing. Now, a plastic digital sensor is used to scan the teeth and give a more immediate image, cutting down on

the time patients spend in the office. “We try to reduce the amount of time people can sit in a chair because, number one, most people don’t want to be here and, number two, the less amount of time you have them here, the happier they are,” said Roan. This digitization is also making the time patients spend in the office more comfortable in the case of making molds for crowns, bridges and orthodontia. “It’s translated from the mouth right to the person that’s making it as opposed to going through a model stage,” said Roan. In simpler terms, this benefit means avoiding the moments spent with teeth stuck in the often uncomfortable “goop,” as Roan called it, used to create a mold of the patient’s teeth. Another move toward convenience has been the increased use of clear Invisalign

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as Altoona that don’t have fluoride in the water. “We see people from Altoona come up here to work and what have you, and they have a history of having a lot more cavities ...,” said Roan. “I think part of it is fluoride in the water.” Fluoride treatments are available, usually for children under age 15 or 16, at Roan’s and many other dentists’ offices, but that is a cost that is negotiated by insurance policy. Roan worries that removing fluoride will cause more issues in the oral health of children who already have a decreased chance of going to the dentist because of a lack of money or insurance. While he openly admits that he chose the dental field for its stability, he does not wish the business that more cavities might provide. “I’d rather see people without cavities,” said Roan. “I would rather people have healthy mouths.”

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ational activities. We try to tailor our speakers and discussions to the needs of the group to increase healthrelated education and participation in local community events.”

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BrainBuilders is designed for people who are living at home or with family and struggle with thinking, memory and communication issues. These challenges may be the result of a diagnosed disease process or condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontal temporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, adult onset hydrocephalus, vascular dementia or other medical conditions. Kubat and Sue Lembeck-Edens, a 1985 Penn State graduate and board certified dance movement therapist, facilitate the program, which meets weekly at Juniper Village at Brookline in State College. BrainBuilders’ clients must be living at home, able to participate in the 90-minute sessions, have an interest in attending, and not have a history of behavioral outbursts or wandering. Simultaneous to the BrainBuilders session, caregivers participate in Circle of Support, a support group tailored to caregivers’ specific needs. Those interested in participating in BrainBuilders should call Kubat at (814) 867-6212 for an initial telephone screening. Limited space is available.

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CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE monthly in Circle of Support, a support group tailored to caregivers’ specific needs. It meets alongside BrainBuilders, a group for people who live at home and struggle with thinking, memory and communication issues due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontal temporal dementia or Parkinson’s disease.

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STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Dr. Cynthia Alexander to Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine. “As an internist, my job is to prevent, diagnose and treat disease in adults. However, my primary goal is to help my patients live well, in whatever way is important to them,” said Alexander. She received a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Alexander completed an internal medicine internship and residency at CYNTHIA UPMC in Pittsburgh and is board cerALEXANDER tified in internal medicine. After residency, Alexander practiced as an internist in Pittsburgh for six years, before relocating to State College. Since 2012, she has volunteered locally with Centre Volunteers in Medicine. “I enjoy outpatient internal medicine because it gives me the chance to get to know my patients. Many of them have interesting stories to tell, and I find myself learning new things every day,” said Alexander. For more information or to schedule an appointment at Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine, call (844) 278-4600 or visit www.mymountnittanyhealth.com.

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Students observe health care in the Philippines UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State students visiting the Philippines to observe its health care system also had the unique opportunity to advise Filipino high school students on how to be successful at an American university during a presentation at the U.S. Embassy. Students recently spent 10 days in the Philippines as part of the course Health and Health Systems in the Philippines, offered through the Department of Health Policy and Administration. The course allows students to explore contemporary issues related to health and health systems in the country through intensive field experience, including visiting public and private hospitals. Officials also invited students to visit the U.S. Embassy in Manila where they participated in a roundtable discussion about biosecurity, and then offered insight to high school students on successful time management in college as part of the embassy’s EducationUSA Enrichment Series. “I really enjoyed touring the embassy and discussing with the foreign officers their experience working at the embassy. It was really interesting to hear them articulate their day-to-day routine and how that affects policy in the Philippines,” said student Matthew Quillen. “On top of that, our open forum discussion with high school students concerning day-to-day life as a college student in the United States was awesome. We not only were able to give them insight into our academic life, but also indirectly learned a lot about their lives as high school students in the Philippines.” Students also visited three hospitals: St. Paul’s Hospital, a private Catholic facility in Iloilo; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, a private hospital in Manila; and Philippines General Hospital, a public hospital in Manila. Visiting the facilities helped solidify

student Lisa Tzanakis’ goal to work in a hospital environment. The experience also made Tzanakis appreciate the overall quality of medical facilities in the United States. “In PGH, there were two emergency rooms — one for paying patients and one for everyone else. The disparity within this hospital for paying and non-paying patients is something that really tested my morals,” Tzanakis said. “I really appreciate the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act that is in place in America because everyone deserves a level of human care and compassion.” For student Rachel Farnin, a visit to a leprosy clinic had a lasting impact. There, students talked with patients at their bedside and offered them snacks. “Some shared their stories about how they have been cured of leprosy for many years but still lived there. The cultural perspective of leprosy in the Philippines is that it is an extremely shameful disease,” Farnin said. “These patients at the clinic were deserted by their families and are now outcast from society. This really hit hard for me. With no money or family to take them in, they were stuck there.” With the goal of becoming a physician assistant, Farnin said she wants to provide equal health care to patients with diverse backgrounds. “My trip to the Philippines and the leprosy clinic reminded me that all people deserve a basic amount of care,” she said. Research associate professor Caprice Knapp said the goal of the course is to immerse students within another health care system in order to provide them with a broader understanding of international health care. In addition to the Philippines’ health care system, students study health policies and initiatives and gain a cultural and historical perspective of the Philippines. “The goal is for students to understand

Free and open to the public! A viewing of the groundbreaking film, followed by a panel discussion, about the importance of Early Childhood Education in securing our nation’s economic strength for the future Tuesday, April 19th, 7:30pm @ The Philatelic Society, Bellefonte

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PSU STUDENT Christine Myers played with children in the Aeta village while visiting the Philippines to study the nation’s health care system. The Aetas are an indigenous group of the Philippines. the health of Filipino citizens and compare, in an in-depth way, the United States and Filipino health systems,” Knapp said. “Upon return to the United States, students reflect on what they learned and how it has affected their perspectives on

health in a developing country, their own cultural identity and their career goals.” St. Paul’s University in Iloilo and the University of the Philippines at Manila hosted Penn State students during their visit.

Camp Invention returning to Bald Eagle Area WINGATE — In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Bald Eagle Area School District is offering the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention summer program to children entering first through sixth grades in any school district. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week of Monday, July 11, at Wingate Elementary School, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road in Wingate. The program offers lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children will work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st-century learning skills while rotating through several modules. During the camp, attendees will: ■ Brainstorm product ideas and building original prototypes, using real tools

and components found in everyday devices. ■ Explore the lives of giant insects, colorful animals and their environments. ■ Construct and personalize a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat. ■ Discover the science of slime, demolition, electronic sound, giant squid and coding. Local educators will facilitate program modules and high school students will serve as leadership interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Early registration discounts are available. Every registration includes a Camp Invention T-shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.

Soaring Heights students’ fundraiser promotes heart health STATE COLLEGE — Students at the State College Soaring Heights School recently participated in the American Heart Association’s “We Jump” fundraiser. Prior to the event, the students completed a curriculum component focused on the heart and the importance of physical activity. The “We Jump” event was the culmination of these components. All State College SHS students participated in numerous games and activities involving jump ropes. These activities taught the importance of heart-healthy habits and being physically active, while giving students a chance to raise money for cardiovascular research. “The students were very enthusiastic and really raised awareness with their families and (in) their local neighborhood,” said Dan Clark, physical education and health instructor at SHS. Students at the Clearfield and DuBois SHS sites also participated. All proceeds from the event went to the American Heart Association.

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STATE COLLEGE Soaring Heights School student Preston McConaughey, left, with instructor Dan Clark, participated in the school’s “We Jump” fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

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Benefit auction supports Penns Valley Youth Center By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — On April 8, two auctions were held in the gymnasium of the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills to benefit the Penns Valley Youth Center, which also is located in the building. The event featured a silent auction of gift baskets filled with items and coupons for services from a host of local businesses and a live auction of several donated vacation trip packages and some student artwork. Patrons had about an hour to peruse the silent auction items and place their bids. Students clad in bright blue PVYC T-shirts circulated among the patrons, offering them hors d’oerves prepared by volunteers in the community center’s kitchen. Live music was presented by local musicians Karl Leitzel and Jeremy Tosten. Jamie Felker, president of the PVYC board of directors, began the evening, welcoming the crowd of about 180 people to the auction and thanking all the event sponsors for their contributions. He then introduced Emma Narber, a ninth-grader who is involved with the youth center. Narber said the youth center helped her make friends after she transferred from a private school to Penns Valley High School. She said that students at the PVYC

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NINTH-GRADER Emma Narber described her experiences at the Penns Valley Youth Center during the center’s annual benefit auction on April 8. reach out to many students from broken homes and difficult family situations. “Day after day, I come to the youth center and build friendships with people,” she said.

“These kids have a lot of stress in their lives.” Auctioneer Mike Dilliard opened the live auction, offering up for bids items such as a day-long bus trip for four people

to New York City for a Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall, a day trip to Philadelphia, a cookie-decorating class for six and a vacation trip to Orlando, Fla., which included lodg-

ing, admission to four different theme parks and a $500 gift card. Bidding escalated quickly with Dilliard’s encouragement, and a few bidding wars ensued. “There are no friends at an auction,” Dillard quipped. He conducts the PVYC auctions annually at no charge. Felker spoke again, noting that the PVYC’s budget for the year is around $185,000, which included funds for counselors, an intern, a bus for trips and many other operational needs. He encouraged his audience to donate generously, and outlined several giving plans available to potential donors. He also praised the work of the PVYC staff. “It’s amazing what happens and how kids are transformed,” he said. “I guarantee you that anybody who has been involved with the Penns Valley Youth Center has not regretted the time they’ve invested.” The Penns Valley Youth Center is sponsored by the Penns Valley Community Church, which meets in the Old Gregg School. The youth center, staffed by adult volunteers, provides after-school programs with snacks, recreation, video games, help with homework, workshops, counseling and many other activities for students in grades seven through 12 in the Penns Valley area. It opened in fall 2011, and has grown steadily in its outreach and popularity since then.

Drivers reminded to be alert to farm machinery on roads By EVALENE ISHLER Special to the Gazette

The purpose of Rural Roads Safety Week, beginning Sunday, April 17, is to alert drivers that large, slow-moving farm vehicles and equipment are once again traveling on rural roads across the state. The Centre County Farm Bureau is urging motorists to use caution when approaching farm vehicles and be patient when delayed. The bureau also notes that while it’s timely to remind motorists to be cautious now that spring planting is underway, practicing safe driving habits on rural roads is important all year long. Drivers need to keep their guard up throughout the planting, growing and harvesting seasons by reducing speed and being more aware of other motorists. Accidents can be prevented if farmers and motorists look out for one another on our rural roads. If motorists hear the bureau’s message and follow safe-driving tips, costly accidents can be avoided and lives can be saved. The Centre County Farm Bureau encourages motorists to pay attention and to expect slow-moving vehicles on the roads. Recognize the slow-moving vehicle emblem, which is an orange-colored triangle with a red border, on the rear of all vehicles or equipment that consistently travel at speeds of 25 mph or less. Often, the acres that farmers are working are scattered, requiring them to move

their equipment across Pennsylvania’s roadways. Farmers will make every effort to accommodate motorists. Machine operators will drive on the shoulder of paved roadways, whenever possible, in order to give other motorists a better view of road conditions and enough room to pass slower-moving farm vehicles. But, if the shoulder is soft, wet or steep, the farmer cannot move aside because it would cause his equipment to tip. If the farmer cannot pull off the road and you feel you must pass, do so with caution. Never assume a farm vehicle that pulls to the right side of the road is going to turn right or let you pass. Due to the size of some farm equipment, the farmer must move to the right before executing a wide left turn. Farmers do have a legal right to operate their vehicles on rural roads, so the key to safely sharing the road is patience, courtesy and caution. To enable all of us to continue to have a plentiful supply of inexpensive food and enjoy the beauty of our country side, it is necessary for farmers to use the roads to conduct their business. On behalf of the Centre County Farm Bureau, I encourage all residents to be aware of farm equipment during their travels on our rural roads. By working together, we can make the trip safe for motorists and farmers. Evalene C. Ishler is a member of the Centre County Farm Bureau.

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Video series highlights Month of the Young Child BELLEFONTE — The Central Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children has declared April as the Month of the Young Child. This month, many activities will be happening in and around early care centers and programs. One public event will be the viewing of the signature hour of the video series “The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation.” This groundbreaking series has just been released for public use. There will be two free viewings in the area: one in Bellefonte Tuesday, April 19, at the

Philatelic Society and one in State College Wednesday, April 27, at The State Theatre. Each event will include a panel discussion with opportunities for questions to experts in the field of early childhood and representatives from the business sector and military world, who understand the impact of early learning to our future workforce and military security. “The Raising of America” stresses that strong starts for all of our children will lead not only to improved individual outcomes, including better learning, earning and mental/physical health, but also

a healthier, safer, more prosperous and more equitable nation. The video translates exciting scientific findings about neural and human development into an accessible and compelling new narrative about society’s interest and responsibilities in the crucial early years. Both the Bellefonte and Nittany Kiwanis, as well as the local National Association for the Education of Young Children chapter and the statewide PreK for PA organization, are making these screenings possible. For more information, contact Wendy Whitesell at wjw8@psu.edu.

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Military museum lecturer focuses on naval aviation By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg recently presented a lecture by aviation historian Jim Krombach on U.S. Naval aviation at the dawn of World War II. Krombach grew up near Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Horsham, and developed an interest in aviation at an early age. Following a 35-year career as an elementary school teacher, Krombach has done extensive research on aircraft, training and tactics used by the U.S. Navy in the World War II era. He is associated with the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading and the Wildwood Naval Air Station in New Jersey. Krombach began his talk mentioning the “first team” of the American naval aviators which engaged the Japanese in battle. There were four squadrons assigned to each aircraft carrier: scouting, bombing, torpedo and fighting. These men went up against a Japanese force with better training and aircraft. “The Japanese were very well trained,” Krombach said. “Probably the best trained pilots in the world.” The American fighter pilots flew the Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter against the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” fighter. The Zero was faster, more maneuverable and had a longer range than the Wildcat, thereby putting the Americans at a disadvantage.

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HISTORIAN JIM KROMBACH discussed the state of U.S. Naval aviation at the dawn of World War II during an event at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg.

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Krombach said it took nearly a year for the Americans to equal the Japanese through the training of more pilots, improving their fighting tactics and deploying new aircraft designs, including the Grumman F6F Hellcat, which became the dominant carrier-based fighter in the Pacific. Krombach also described some of the good and bad features of the fighter planes used by the Navy. The Wildcat was light and maneuverable, but used a fuselage-mounted retractable landing gear adapted from the earlier F3F biplane fighters of the 1930s. The gear had a narrow track, making landings difficult, and to save weight, it was operated by the pilot with a hand crank rather than by electricity or hydraulics. “Any pilot could tell you it took 29 cranks to crank it up,” said Krombach. He said many Wildcats were seen wobbling shortly after takeoff because the pilot had to take his right hand off the control stick to crank up the gear. The famed Vought F4U Corsair fighter was developed for carrier use, according to Krombach, but was soon relegated to land-based use because its high nose and rearward cockpit location made it very difficult to land on a carrier deck due to poor forward visibility. He said the unique bent-wing design was chosen to avoid using long landing gear legs which are prone to failure on hard landings. Krombach said the Japanese Zero had the same horse-

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power as the Wildcat, but was more efficient, having a range of 1,150 miles compared to the Wildcat’s 800 miles. He noted that the Zero had very large ailerons on its wings, enabling it to roll into and out of sharp turns very quickly. Testing a captured Zero, American engineers discovered that its ailerons caused the Zero’s control stick to be very hard to operate in a dive, and so pilots were advised to dive their Wildcats to escape Zeros on their tails. Self-healing fuel tanks, developed by the Goodyear Company, saved many planes from fires when their tanks were pierced by bullets. The tanks’ design used a threelayer construction with natural rubber in the center layer. “The natural rubber, when it came in contact with fuel, would ooze into the hole and fill it in,” he said. “It would keep the fuel from spilling out, reducing the chance of a fire.” The drawbacks were that the rubber tanks weighed more than the previously used aluminum tanks, and they held slightly less fuel. “It added another 400 pounds to an already heavy aircraft,” said Krombach. Another innovation which aided the carrier-based squadrons was the use of folding wings on the Wildcat fighters, and on the subsequent F6F Hellcat design. This reduced wingspans from 38 feet to just 14 feet, thus allowing the placement of 50 percent more planes on a carrier deck compared to previously numbers.

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CELEBRATING 106 YEARS The Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a veterans benefit workshop at our Post. Representatives from the VA and local agencies will be on hand to provide the latest information to assist in applying for benefits. Bringing you DD214 is encouraged, but not necessary. Spouses are also welcome. AMY ANSARI/The Gazette

DEAN TUTTLE, seen here celebrating his 106th birthday, was one of the earliest residents at Foxdale Village and was instrumental in getting its recycling program off the ground. Since that time, Foxdale has been recognized by the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority with their Waste Watchers Award and their Emerald Award. Foxdale has begun hosting “Zero Waste” events by using recyclable plates and utensils.

Grant applications being accepted STATE COLLEGE — Centre County United Way Women’s Leadership Group is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations in Centre County that provide programs focused on improving the lives of women and children in the area. Applications for the current funding cycle must be received electronically as email attachments no later than 5 p.m. Monday, May 2. Grants of up to $12,000 may be made

for the current cycle. The WLG has established a grant program for local agencies that provide longterm impact, significant outcomes and a collaborative approach to program services. Funding may be used to purchase equipment or expand programming, or as seed money for a new program or venture. For more information, contact Tammy Gentzel at (814) 238-8283.

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Military museum sponsors children’s fun day BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will hold Kids’ Dress-up and Discovery Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the museum, 51 Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Children of all ages get to wear military field gear and head gear from the education collections. Education stations located in the galleries will provide more fun discoveries throughout the day. Regular admission rates apply. For more information, call (814) 4666263.

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STATE COLLEGE — Contra Dance, sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association, will have a dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, at the State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive in State College. There will be live music. No partner is needed and no experience is necessary. For more information, call (814) 880-0338 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/cpcdapublic/home.

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2016 Golf

This is the first of two Golf features in the Gazette. Part two will publish on April 28th and include features that area golfers won’t want to miss!

2016 Centre County Golf Course Directory CENTRE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

www.centrehillscc.com Pro: Jeb Boyle, 29th season Driving range: yes Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: yes Holes: 27 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,461 Rating/slope: 71.9/136 Fairways: bent Greens: bent grass Sand bunkers: 63 Architect: Alex Findlay, Robert Trent Jones, Ault, Clark & Associates Tee times: no Fees: annual dues and cart rental fees Phone: (814) 238-0161 Address: 153 Country Club Road, State College Hours: N/A (private club)

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB

www.mtviewcountryclub.com Pro: Jack Brennan, fourth season Course superintendent: Dave Williams, 17th season Driving range: yes Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: yes Holes: 18 Par: 71 Note: Mountain View County Club has added a par 3 hole which is now hole No. 16. The current No. 16 will now be No. 17, and the current No. 17 will be No. 18. These changes were due to the process of increasing the driving range area (tee) and using the old No. 18 green as a short game practice area. Yardage: white tees, 6,017; blue tees, 6,280 Rating/slope: 69.7/127 Fairways: rye grass Greens: poa/bent grass Sand bunkers: 31 Architect: Lowell Erdman Tee times: yes Non-Elk members fees: full membership, $1,650; limited membership, $1,360; young professional membership (under age 35), $1,300; junior membership (under age 18), $425 Elks Club members fees: full membership, $1,485; limited membership, $1,225; young professional membership, $1,170 Phone: (814) 466-7231 Address: 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting

Driving range: yes Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: yes Holes: nine Par: 72 Yardage: 6,014 Rating/slope: 69.2/116 Fairways: rye grass Greens: bent grass/poana Sand bunkers: 21 Architect: Founded in 1895 as the Nittany Rod and Gun Club, it’s the fifth-oldest golf club in Pennsylvania and the 79th oldest in the United States. Tee times: no (private) Fees: There are various memberships for singles, families, youth golfers and non-resident members (must reside more than 75 miles from the club and not reside in a county contiguous to Centre County). Contact the pro shop for prices. Phone: (814) 383-2611 Address: 110 Country Club Drive, Mingoville Hours: pro shop, 8 a.m. to dusk, seasonally

PHILILPSBURG ELKS LODGE & COUNTRY CLUB

www.philipsburgelks.com Pro: Paul C. Fischer, 21st season Course superintendent: Chuck Welch, 24th season; Bob Eshelman, first season (will be co-superintendents this golf season) Driving range: member practice area only; not open to the public Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: yes Holes: nine Par: 70 Yardage: 5,595 Rating/slope: 68.2/129 Fairways: bent grass Greens: bent grass Sand bunkers: 29 Architect: Alexander Findlay, construction by Italy’s Angelo Guento; Philipsburg Country Club celebrates its 93rd

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THE PENN STATE Golf Courses offer a variety of services, including a driving range. year this season. Tee times: required Fees: spring, $25 for 18 holes with cart; summer specials (contact the pro shop) Phone: (814) 342-1114 Address: 1 Country Club Lane, Philipsburg Hours: pro shop, Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Directory, Page 20

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The 5th Annual On The Green Golf Tournament will take place June 16 & 17th at Toftrees Golf Resort. One of four major fundraising events the Youth Service Bureau does each year to support 14 different programs. The event features a Friday night event with a long drive competition and Saturday tee off. Sponsorships are available from $500-$3,750. If you would like to participate in this exciting event, call 814237-5731 or visit our events page on our website at www.ccysb.com.

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www.pennstategolfcourses.com Blue Course Pro: Joe Hughes, 16th season Driving range: yes Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: yes Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,228 Rating/slope: 72/128 Fairways: bluegrass Greens: bent grass Sand bunkers: 30-plus Architect: James G. Harrison Tee times: yes Public fees: Monday through Thursday, $33 for 18 holes, $24 for nine holes; Friday through Sunday, $47 for 18 holes, $24 for CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE SPECIALS!!!

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Pro: Matt Willinsky, third season Course superintendent: Dennie Meshyock Driving range: yes (only one in Huntingdon County) Putting green: yes, plus chipping facility Holes: 18 Par: 70 Yardage: red, 5,268; gold, 5,733; white, 6,175; blue, 6,593 Rating slope: red, 70.3/119; gold, 67.8/120; white, 70.1/124; blue, 72.0/126 Fairways: bent grass Greens: bent grass Sand bunkers: 50 Architect: Geoffrey Cornish. Opened in 1973, SSGC is an 18-hole, semi-private golf course that measures 6,593 yards from the longest tees, with a slope rating of 120 and Directory, Page 21

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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE Pro: Charles Sheppard, third season Course superintendent: Tyler Butts, second season Driving range: yes Practice putting green: yes Short game practice green: no Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: red, 5,320; gold, 5,665; white, 6,378; blue, 6,756; black, 7,107 Rating/slope: red, 72.2/125; gold, 69.3/129; white, 71.7/137; blue, 73.4/139; black, 74.8/140 Fairways: creeping bent grass Greens: A4 bent grass Sand bunkers: 63 Architect: Edmund Ault Tee times: recommended; book 30 days in advance (book online for best rate) Fees: full memberships, individual golf dues and additional family (spouse and

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children 21 and younger); limited membership and senior golf dues also available (Contact pro shop for additional information.) Phone: (814) 238-7600 Address: 1 Country Club Lane, State College Hours: pro shop opens daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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APRIL 14-20, 2016

The Avid Gardener: It’s time to stock up

LORA GAUSS

April and May are my favorite gardening months. Why? It’s the time of the siren song of garden centers and plant nurseries. Suddenly they are bursting with a breathtaking tapestry of flowers, trees and shrubs of every description, many in full bloom, and all of which I am positive would be superb in some corner of my garden. There’s nothing better than taking a road trip with my seasoned gardening friend Susan to “ooh” and “ah” over the infinite choices, both established and new. We always seem to come home with an SUV crammed full of bedding plants, but later we usually Avid gardener have some regrets. Lora Gauss lives in Unfortunately, as with any impulse Philipsburg. Email her at community@ shopping, we can become victims of centrecountygazette. the many plant-purchasing pitfalls. com. This is why it behooves any buyer to come to the nursery armed with some basic gardening knowledge. What kind of knowledge enhances plant shopping? First, there should be a plan for where that desired plant will go. Plans may be as extensive as a landscape design done by professionals or a home-grown sketch done by yourself of an area of the garden. The reason for a plan is that it forces you to consider those constant variables like type of soil, drainage, sunlight requirements, water needs and what size plant is best. A plan also implies that plantings may be phased in over time, perhaps, as the garden evolves and its needs change, rather than just plunking in a showy plant that called your name at the nursery. Second, you should consider whether an annual or perennial is more appropriate. Annuals are plants that live their entire lives in one year, like some geraniums; perennials are flowering plants that live three or more years, such as coneflowers. Perennials may die back with the frost, but their roots survive the winter to generate new shoots the following year.

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Spring tips to attract beautiful birds to your yard PROTECT FLIGHT

When hosting neighbors and friends for spring gatherings, your thoughts may dwell on accommodating guests. But how often do you consider your animal visitors? “During spring, flocks of birds migrate and are looking for places to refuel and rest,” said Spencer Schock, founder of WindowAlert, makers of bird-friendly products for homes. “A few small tweaks to your yard is like placing out a welcome mat.” Unfortunately, migration is not without peril or hardship, but Schock said turning your home into a refuge for birds can be fun and add beauty to your yard. He offers these tips to keep feathered travelers safe during their migratory journey.

Millions of birds die annually by striking glass, making windows a hazard to birds in flight. Try applying special decals that reflect ultraviolet sunlight to your home’s windows, particularly those windows that are highly reflective of open sky. The decals won’t affect your view because they’re virtually invisible to humans, but will help keep birds safe. For example, those from WindowAlert have patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes a hightech liquid called WindowAlert UV Liquid, which can be applied between decals. Such ultraviolet decals have been scien-

tifically proven to keep birds safer. A 2015 American Bird Conservancy Study found that the more WindowAlert decals that were applied to a piece of glass covering the departure point of a flight tunnel, the more birds avoided it (a net protected all the birds in the study from actually getting hurt, no matter where they chose to fly).

If your feeder is close to the window, birds fly away from the house. Believe it or not, the safest type of feeder is the kind that attach to the window itself. You can also make your home’s outdoor spaces more bird-friendly filling your garden with the right plants and flowers for pollinating bird species.

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Birdfeeders come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and simply adding one to your yard can help beautify it and give birds the energy needed to continue their flight. Remember though, bird strikes are often a problem near bird feeders, as feeding birds are easily frightened and are apt to take wild, evasive flight; position feeders closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 feet from windows.

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Pitcher’s duel

State High falls to Chambersburg in a 1-0 nailbiter By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Chambersburg center fielder Manning Brookens lined a one-out double in the fourth inning of the Trojans’ game against State College on April 8 at Community Field. The next hitter, first baseman Hunter Brindle, hit an almost identical double to the wall in left field that scored Brookens with the first run of the game. That was it. Neither team threatened the rest of the afternoon. Brookens’ run and Brindle’s RBI stood up as the only score in Chambersburg’s 1-0 Mid-Penn Conference victory on a cold and windy day in State College. Chambersburg pitcher Cam Flinn and a trio of Little Lions dominated this game, but the two doubles gave Flinn all he needed to gut out the Trojan’s second win of the season. Flinn scattered four hits, walked three and struck out two in the complete-game victory. The 6-foot-3 left hander allowed only two batters to advance past first base, but he stranded both before they were able to reach third. He retired 13 of the last 16 hitters he faced — and six of the final seven — to sew up the Trojans’ win. For the Little Lions, who came into the day with a 3-0 record, it was a disappointing round at the plate. “The two doubles weren’t really a big deal,” State College coach Troy Allen said. “You give up one run in this league, you should get W’s.

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STATE COLLEGE Area High School’s Mason Meliott delivers a pitch during the Little Lions’ 1-0 loss to Chambersburg on April 8. “Our pitchers (Bailey Ishler, Brady Shoemaker and Mason Meliott) did an outstanding job. We couldn’t ask any more of them. “Our loss today was on our offense. We had a terrible approach at the plate, and nobody made any adjustments. And that guy (Flinn) owned us.” The fourth inning aside, Ishler, Shoe-

maker and Meliott were equally as effective as Flinn. Chambersburg had only four hits in the game — three against starter Ishler — and two other base runners. After Brindle’s double, the State College trio allowed one more hit and a walk while retiring 11 of the last 13 Chambersburg batters. But the Little Lions could not break through against Flinn.

Chris Adams reached base in the first inning, and Kenny Magnes walked in the second, but both could not advance. In a promising third inning, Brandon Raquet and Greg Kopenhagen hit consecutive singles with one out for the Little Lions. Flinn, however, bore down and got Adams to fly out and then struck out Tucker Triebold to end the inning. It turned out to be State High’s final threat. “With a guy like that (Flinn),” Allen said, “you know he’s going to nibble at the corners and you have to be patient. Instead, our hitters kept jumping at the ball like he was throwing smoke. That’s why we kept popping balls up in the infield and hitting ground balls.” State College put three more runners on base after Kopenhager’s single, but none made it to second base. In the bottom of the fifth, Dalton Barger reached with a lead-off single, but he was picked off trying to steal. In the bottom of the seventh, with two outs, there was a shimmer of light for the Lions when pinch hitter Evan Moerschbacher singled. But Flinn didn’t waver and got Barger on a fly-out to end the game. “They (the players) are upset,” Allen said, “and they know the game was on them. We have the kind of offense that shouldn’t be shut down. We have smart hitters, but they didn’t make the adjustments today. “This is a veteran group, and when we get out there again, we’ll make sure we correct what needs to be corrected.”

Blue-White Game takes center stage By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — One of the most appealing things about college football is that every season is a new beginning. Each fall is fraught with uncertainty, but also usually tempered with equal measures of hope and optimism. Seniors graduate, players transfer, star underclassmen move on to the NFL, recruits arrive and all teams, to varying degrees, become different than they were the year before. The coaches, of course, are charged with dealing with all this change and putting the pieces of their teams back together in time for the season openers in the fall. For the past five years, all of this has been especially true about the Penn State football team. Nittany Lion fans are all too aware of what their team has been through and are eagerly awaiting the return to some form of normalcy within the program. That’s why this Blue-White Game on Saturday, April 16 — and the spring practice that preceded it — have been the most highly-anticipated in years. Penn State will be very different from the team it fielded in 2015, but the changes are all normal, “football-related” changes. There are two new coordinators, new coaches, some old coaches in new roles and there will be a new offense and a new defense. Christian Hackenberg, one of the most successful and closely dissected quarterbacks in Lion history, declared for the NFL and will have to be replaced. Three defensive linemen, Austin Johnson, Carl Nassib and Anthony Zettel, are gone, and Penn State has a lot of work ahead of it in rebuilding that line, the offensive line, linebacker, tight end and secondary units. Yet Penn State was one of the youngest Power 5 conference teams in the country last year, and it will be again this year. There will be many young players getting opportunities to find roles on the new 2016 team. Add to that the arrival of new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead and his highly successful spread offense, new offensive line coach Matt Limegrover, new defensive coordinator Brent Pry and new secondary coach Tim Banks, and it becomes appar-

ent that there will be no shortage of things to watch for in the Blue-White Game. Here are some highlights:

MOORHEAD’S OFFENSE

We know it will be faster. We know it uses the whole field, and it is no-huddle. We know that it tries to balance the run and pass, and that it uses the quarterback’s legs as well as his arm. We also know that it was highly successful at Fordham, where Moorhead was the head coach for the last four seasons. Other than those things, we’ll have to wait for the game to find out. Head coach James Franklin has said that he is not overly concerned about revealing his offenses and defenses to other teams — they will find out anyway — so we may see more than vanilla plays and formations. How fast it actually operates, how often the quarterbacks take off with the ball and how efficiently it runs (no timeouts, please) will all be closely watched. No one expects 1994 numbers, but there is already an excitement building about what PSU can do with the ball this year.

THE QUARTERBACKS

Redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens, sophomore Trace McSorley and true freshman Jake Zembiec are the three quarterbacks vying for the starting job, and all three have the same basic profile. They are all accurate, strong-armed and very mobile dual-threat quarterbacks. McSorley seems to have an edge so far, mostly due to his experience and his play in last year’s TaxSlayer Bowl against Georgia. Stevens is not far behind, and according to much of the talk coming out of camp, both are playing very well. Zembiec enrolled early after a highly successful high school career, and he is likely a step behind the other two. While the Blue-White Game will probably not determine the eventual starter, all three will be looking to make an impression on the coaches. This will be our first really good look at all three of them.

THE OFFENSIVE LINE

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JAMES FRANKLIN’S Nittany Lions will have a different look in the 2016 Blue-White Game, which is scheduled for April 16. Nelson, Brendon Mahon, Derek Downrey, Paris Palmer and Wendy Laurent. But those players will be pushed by the others, as well as by three highly recruited freshmen who will be on the scene in August. There will obviously be an active (and healthy) competition within this group. “One thing that has really impressed me since I’ve been here,” Limegrover said, “is that there is a real hunger amongst my group. There is a nice mix of older and younger guys, but they all share the same passion for improving.”

THE RUNNING BACKS

After a break-out freshman season, former Whitehall Zephyr Saquon Barkley is reportedly bigger, stronger, faster and better prepared going into the new season. Which means it’s a good bet we won’t see very much of him in the Blue-White Game. That’s not a problem, though, because Mark Allen, Andre Robinson, Johnathan Thomas, Troy Shorts and Irvine Payne will present more than enough to watch. Robinson is especially interesting. After

coming to Penn State highly recruited out of Bishop McDevitt High in Harrisburg, Robinson redshirted last season and is finally getting a chance to show what he can do. He arrived with numbers comparable to Barkley, but he is a different style of runner and could be an excellent complement in the same backfield. Allen and Thomas are not to be overlooked because both have shown flashes of real ability when they have gotten in. Penn State had big troubles in shortyardage situations last season so how the backs — and Moorhead’s offense — approaches that problem is something to watch for.

THE RECEIVERS

This group should be a strength of the team with 12 returning players. The receivers are deep, talented, diverse and have only one senior, Gregg Garrity, among them. Two redshirt freshmen to watch include Irvin Charles and Juwan Johnson. Blue-White, Page 26

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Altoona Curve will have different look in 2016

JASON ROLLISON

Minor league baseball clubs are used to turnover. But for the 2016 Altoona Curve, this year’s changes will be exquisitely pronounced. The change starts at the top. Former major leaguer Joey Cora takes over for the departed Tom Prince as manager. The former Seattle Mariner fan-favorite took a path toward a managerial career shortly after his playing days wound down. Having experience at a variety of minor league baseball levels, as well as stints in the big leagues as a bench coach, Cora brings a 112-160 record to People’s Natural Gas Field. Last year’s model of the Curve saw Jason Rollison is a headline prospects such as Josh Bell Pittsburgh Pirates and Tyler Glasnow dominate storycommentator. lines, even though they did not finish Email him the year in Altoona. Both are now staat jason@ tioned in Indianapolis and are on the piratesbreakdown. precipice of breaking into the majors. com. Other top-tier prospects such as Willy Garcia, Max Moroff, Steven Brault and Gift Ngoepe have also graduated, leaving some rather large holes up and down the Curve roster. In a true testament to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ carefully constructed pipeline, there are plenty of high-ranking prospects set to step in and keep Curve fans invested in their progress. Outfielder Austin Meadows is perhaps the highest ranking prospect set to spend the majority of 2016 in Altoona. Meadows is currently recovering from surgery to repair an orbital bone fracture suffered late in spring training. When he returns, he will look to show fans the skill set that has him ranked No. 2 in the Pirates’ system by MLBPipeline. com. With a stacked outfield in Pittsburgh, expect Meadows to spend an entire year with the Curve. This will be a treat for the same fans that saw him post a batting average of .360 in his six games with the team in 2015. Joining Meadows will be catcher Reese McGuire. The

top-ranked catcher in the system, McGuire is highly regarded defensively, to the point where some feel he could already appear in a major league game as a defensive replacement. An excellent pitch framer, he shows a maturity beyond his years in the work he puts in with his pitchers. McGuire’s bat is still considered to be light, but an excellent showing in the Arizona Fall League has the Pirates’ front office hopeful for continued improvement. Harold Ramirez and Jose Osuna are two prospects who may not have the pedigree of Meadows or McGuire, but remain intriguing. Ramirez showed well in spring training, but struggled in playing for his native Colombia during the World Baseball Classic. Scouts are nevertheless enamored with his all-fields hitting approach, ranking him sixth overall in the Pirates system. Osuna is an interesting case. He carries the position flexibility preferred by the organization with his ability to play first base or the outfield. Osuna had 232 at-bats with the Curve last year, and factored into run production at a capable clip, with eight home runs and 52 RBIs stacked alongside a .288 batting average. Of the headline position players, Osuna may have the most to gain from a good showing in Altoona. If he produces at or near the level that he performed at last year, a promotion to Indianapolis is not out of the question. On the mound, the promotions of more than a few starters, combined with the loss of Zack Dodson, conspire to leave the Curve without many of its 2015 leaders in innings pitched. Clay Holmes, Tyler Eppler and Jason Creasy return to headline the starting pitching prospects. Each has already made his 2016 season debut by the time of this writing. Though Holmes, in particular, was touched up to the tune of six earned runs in his season opener, all have been labeled by scouts as having made significant progress over their 2015 seasons. Holmes carries the best pedigree of the trio, ranking 15th in the organization by MLBPipeline.com. His burgeoning change-up will do well to complement a plus fastball and curveball. He is already gathering a reputation as a pitcher who uses the bottom of the zone effectively,

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JOEY CORA takes over as the ninth manager in minor league Altoona Curve’s history. making him a natural fit for the Pirates’ groundball-centric approach. Perhaps carrying the most question marks of the three, Eppler’s 2015 was delayed by injury. He needs to show a full season of health before jumping a level. Expect to see him stay with the Curve most of the year, if not the entirety. Eppler has a plus slider to go along with an established fastball, but needs to develop a third pitch. Creasy should be a name familiar to Curve fans, as he hurled 147 innings for the club in 2015. This year may very well be a make-or-break year for Creasy, who struggles with control and does not have the natural strikeout ability of Glasnow or Jameson Taillon. Though the names on the field may continually change, the game day atmosphere found at Peoples Natural Gas Field is a constant. Consistently ranked as one of the top minor league baseball ballparks in the country, it is the perfect place to catch a glimpse of future Pittsburgh Pirates. This year’s team may not be as prosperous as previous years in terms of big names, but the individual storylines should be more than enough to hold fans’ interest.

SPORTS MAILBAG To the editor: First of all, I wanted to congratulate the Penn State wrestling team on winning its fifth national NCAA title in six years. Amazing. It was great that we had five finalists but, unfortunately, only two wrestlers won individual national titles. Even though the team won a championship, there was no qualifier at heavyweight and at 184 pounds, the wrestlers went 0-2 and did not score any team points. I have taken the 2015-16 Penn State wrestling media guide and after perusing through it, I have come to the conclusion that next year’s team has the potential to score more team points and produce more individual titlelists. I came to this conclusion by filling in the three wrestlers who will take over for the seniors at those weight classes (all three were All-Americans). Judging by the way new recruits who will be on the team this November and the redshirts, every wrestler (all 10 weight classes) should score points and thereby overtake the 123 points the team accumulated in this year’s NCAA wrestling championship at Madison Square Garden. I will be attending the PSU awards banquet at the Penn State on April 17. It should be a fun event. Go Lions! Thomas Sturniolo State College, Pa. TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE BELLEFONTE AREA Area High baseball team returns 10 letter winners for the 2016 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Logan Mathieu, Tyler Kreger, Darren Heeman, Storm Smith and Kyler Mellot. Back row, from left, are Gehrig Schuster, Nick Jabco, Mark Armstrong, Dom Masullo and Tanner Helms.

Bellefonte hardballers enter season with new coach By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2016 Bellefonte Area High School baseball team: Head coach, years with team — Dan Fravel, first season 2015 record — 13-8, District 6 Class AAA champions Key losses — Derek Fries, Jonny Glunt, Zach Musser, Vance Przybys, trent Fortney, Adam Kuhn and Taylor Butts Returning letter winners — Darren Heeman, Gehrig Schuster, Kyler Mellot, Mark Armstrong, Tanner Helms, Dominic Masullo, Nick Jabco, Tyler Kreger, Storm Smith,

Logan Mathieu and Jeremy Warefield Key newcomers — Greg Watson, Ethan Corman and Garrett Reiter Strengths — According to Fravel, pitching should be a strength. With arms like Masullo, Mellot and Warefield, the Red Raiders should be solid on the hill. “(We have) an almost complete pitching staff returning,” Fravel said. Concerns — Fravel said that the team has to work on some of the fundamentals. “The pitching staff has to throw more strikes.” And the team batting average, bat control and execution needs to improve.”

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Racing roundup: Susquehanna Speedway hosts first show of 2016 By JAMIE BIRD For the Gazette

A recent bright spot in area racing was the first series show of 2016 at York Haven’s Susquehanna Speedway, April 9 and 10. The facility is under new management and multiple improvements have been made. Greg Hodnett took the feature over Lance Dewease and Blane Heimbach. Hesston Five Star Speedway in Altoona kicked off its season April 10 with three enduros and two stock car events on the card. The hobby/modified feature was won by Alex Boozel, of McVeytown, while Wayne Bronize won the roadrunner/four cylinder main event. Eric Boozel won the four cylinder enduro, while Larry Claar won the V6/V8 enduro. Tim Brindle took the truck enduro. Coming up on Saturday, April 30, at Hesston is the 2016 season kickoff with the super late models on the card paying $1,500 to win. Also set on the card are the sportsman late models, street stocks, hobby stocks and four cylinders. Port Royal Speedway will host the Race To Cure Cancer Night Saturday, April 16, at 6 p.m. The event will feature the Weikert’s Livestock 410 sprints, the Aumiller’s Insurance super late models and the PASS/IMCA 305 sprints. Also on the program will be the completion of the rainedout April 2 305 sprint main. The second race of the 2016 Yellow Breeches 500 Series for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprints is on tap Friday, April 15, at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg. The night will also include the first appearance of the season by the popular IMCA/PASS 305 sprints. Racing begins at 8 p.m., with general admission gates opening at 6 p.m. G. KERRY WEBSTER/For the Gazette

SEVEN LETTER WINNERS return to the St. Joe’s track and field program in 2016. Pictured, front row, from left, are Eli Urban, Theo Spychalski and Max Wortman. Back row, from left, are Charles Ross, Andy Rogan, John Paul Romero and Michael Peters.

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THE DEFENSIVE LINE

This group was hardest hit by graduation. Carl Nassib, Austin Johnson and Anthony Zettle will all be pros next season and will be difficult to replace. Yet, 13 players return for coach Sean Spencer (again, with only one senior) so there is no shortage of players angling for those positions. On the outside, Garrett Sickels, senior Evan Schwann and Torrence Brown return and will be pushed by Colin Castagna, Ryan Buchholz and Shareef Miller. Inside, Parker Cothren, Curtis Cothran and Antione White have the most experience, but redshirt freshmen Ryan Monk, Kevin Givens and Robert Winsor are all looking to get into the rotation.

THE LINEBACKERS

The big three in terms of experience for the Nittany Lions are Brandon Bell, Nayeem Wartman-White and Jason Cabinda. But, Bell and Wartman-White have had their injury problems, so senior Von Walker, sophomores Jake Cooper and Manny Bowen, junior college transfer Jason Vranic, Brandon Smith, Jan Johnson and Frank DiLeo will all likely see action during the Blue-White Game. Wartman-White and Bell will see limited action, if any at all.

THE DEFENSIVE BACKS

New coach Tim Banks came over after last season from Illinois, and he will coach the safety position. It looks like Marcus Allen, Koa Farmer, Malik Golden and Troy Apke are the top four at that spot right now. At cornerback, Grant Haley and John Reid may be in the lead, but Chris Campbell, Garrett Taylor, Jordan Smith, Amani Oruwariye and Zech McPhearson will all be in the mix.

THE SPECIALS

Chris Gulla and Dan Pasquariello split the punting duties last season, and it’s been noted that both have shown improvement. Tyler Davis emerged as a consistent kicker on field goals and extra points, but sophomore Joey Julius, despite a mid-season rough patch, found some success as well and should not be counted out.

THE OUTLOOK

Coach Franklin said that he and his staff are approaching their third year at Penn State like it was actually their first one. They are right in that it will be the first one without the encumbrances of the past and the first team with a full allotment of scholarship players. There will be many, many people watching to see what it looks like.

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THE STATE COLLEGE Little Lion boys’ varsity tennis team returns five letter winners to the roster in 2016. Pictured, from left, are Nick Vanden, Fernando Del Castillo, Matt Wherley, Sebastian Forest and Matt Bristol.

State High tennis squad hopes to continue winning ways By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the State College Area High School boys’ tennis team: Coach, years at school — Jane Borden, seven years as boys’ head coach (more than two decades with Lady Little Lion tennis) 2015 record — 17-1, Mid Penn Champions, D-6 champions Key losses — Dan Shull, Sam Wherley, Lucas Forest and Shreyas Radhakrishnan Returning letter winners — Matt Wherley, Nick Vanden, Fernando Del Castillo, Matt Bristol and Sebastian Forest Strengths — “Team chemistry and tal-

ent have to be two of our top assets this year. A lot of the guys know each other and have trained together for years. They all work pretty hard in the offseason and seem to get the importance of that,” Borden said. Concerns — “We hope that all the boys will understand their roles on the team, embrace them and then bring their best every single day. Work ethic in practice has to be 100 percent all the time.” Outlook — “We hope to be a contender again for the Mid Penn Conference Championship, challenge for the D-6 title (singles, doubles and team) and then win a couple rounds at the PIAAs.” Circle these dates — Hershey, Cumberland Valley, Lower Dauphin, Mercersburg and Altoona.

Lions trounce Lafayette, 20-12 By DANIEL CORREA

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UNIVERSITY PARK — On April 6, Penn State men’s baseball destroyed Lafayette College, 20-12, in a slugfest non-conference road game at Kamine Stadium. The win extended the Nittany Lions’ seasonhigh winning streak to eight. Penn State has won 12 of 14 games overall and the current winning streak is the Nittany Lions’ longest in 16 years. In 2000, the NCAA Super Regional team also strung together eight victories in a row. Senior right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson finished off the game, coming into the ninth inning in relief of Nick Distasio and setting a Penn State record by making his 86th career pitching appearance. Right fielder Nick Riotto and catcher

Ryan Sloniger each had four RBIs and totaled six runs. In the second, Riotto hit an RBI single to left field, which scored Sloniger. Penn State exploded for nine runs in the third inning, where the floodgates opened and put the game out of hand early. It proved to be a long day for the Leopards’ pitching staff. Sloniger had three of his four RBIs in the third inning, when he smacked a threerun double to left, plating Jordan Bowersox, Keith Leavitt and Connor Klemann. Riotto clubbed a three-run homer to right field in the Penn State fourth inning, bringing home Sloniger and Leavitt. Distasio (2-0) earned the victory, allowing four runs on five hits and fanning seven Lafayette batters. The Nittany Lions bashed out 16 hits in the game.

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A TOTAL OF 10 letter winner return to the St. Joe’s girls’ varsity track and field team this season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jordan Dawson, Grace Cousins, Emma Youngmark and Jordan Wiser. Back row, from left, are Kate Ott, Anna Legaspi, Bella Bassett, Xabine Stager-Kamats and Monica Surovec. Absent from the photo is Bella Bevilacqua.

St. Joe’s girls’ track and field squad boasts ‘strongest’ team By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — A closer loook at the St. Joe’s girls’ track and field squad: Coach, years with team — Jayson Jackson, five Key losses — Cecilia Surovec and Kenzie Olds Returning letter winners — Jordan Wiser, Kate Ott, Grace Cousins, Emma Youngmark, Monica Surovec, Xabine Stag-

er-Kamats, Jordan Dawson, Bella Bevilacqua, Bella Bassett and Anna Legaspi Strengths — “We have our strongest team to date and that’s because each area is operating at a high level and making contributions,” Jackson said. Outlook — “We are looking for continued growth in all areas from the indoor season as we move to the spring season.” Circle these dates — Jackson said to circle all.

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Family Matters

Resilient children possess for main attributes JESSICA DIRSMITH

If the saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is true, then children who are exposed to violence, trauma, neglect, extreme poverty, abandonment and other adverse life events should be at an advantage, right? Common sense would indicate otherwise. And, research supports that these adversities are, in fact, risk factors. Such risk factors are not causative in and of themselves. However, one risk factor, or more profoundly an accumulation of them, can increase the likelihood of detrimental life outcomes. Researchers have identified protective factors that contribute to resiliency in our children. Bonnie Bernard, resiliency researcher, stated that children who are more resilient possess four main attributes: social competence (for example, empathy, communication skills and humor), problem-solving skills (critical thinking, resourcefulness and goal-setting), autonomy (a sense of self-efficacy, internal locus of control and self-awareness), and a sense of purpose and future (persistence, achievement motivation and educational aspiration). Furthermore, Bernard said that these attributes are positive developmental outcomes that stem from innate human needs. For example, social competence comes from the need for love and belonging, while sense of purpose comes from the human need for a meaningful life. Although we may not have the power to circumvent all risk factors, there are three approaches to build resilience and increase protective factors at home and at school:

As “American Idol” crowned its final winner following its 15th season, I recalled my favorite contestant, Kelly Clarkson. Albeit catchy, one of her chart-topping hits and, subsequently, one of the bestselling singles of all time, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” continues to perseverate the fallacy that people may become more resilient followJessica Dirsmith is ing hardships. The a certified school original quote is atpsychologist. She tributed to the Gerpractices in the man philosopher State College Area Friedrick Nietzsche: School District and also teaches at Penn “That which does not kill us, makes us stronState. ger.” And, Clarkson’s take on the adage resonates profoundly with more than just her fans. Is it true that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? I distinctly remember having this discussion in graduate school during a child and adolescent grief-counseling course. While lecturing on resiliency in children, the professor declared, “That which does not kill you ... almost did.” Rooted in the Latin word resiliens, the term was originally used to refer to the pliancy of a substance. Currently, MerriamWebster’s top definition for resiliency is “the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens.”

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Stemming from the need to belong, social connectedness fosters resiliency at all ages. As organizations, schools can naturally foster and promote opportunities to participate and contribute. One strategy to foster these opportunities is organizing somethings such as a food drive at school. Children will come together as a school community and learn the importance of helping others in the process. Other strategies can be to have

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older elementary students read to kindergarten students, or have older siblings help younger siblings with homework. Fostering resiliency in our children is crucial. The good news is that resiliency skills can be cultivated. Only one caring adult is needed to potentially change the life trajectory of a child. Caring adults may come in many forms, such as parents, teachers, grandparents or family friends. Additionally, children benefit from being held to high expectations and having opportunities to participate and contribute, thus meeting their need to belong.

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‘DeClutter’ program benefits many SAMANTHA SOLOMIN

STATE COLLEGE — As a senior at Lock Haven University in the social work program, I was excited to start my internship at the Youth Services Bureau. When I first interviewed for the intern position for the DeClutter program, I was definitely a little uncertain. Working with individuals who were demonstrating hoarding behavior would be different than anything I had ever experienced before. The very first house I saw was eyeopening. I didn’t know how to react. I didn’t know much about hoarding behaviors when I first came to the YSB, other than what I’d seen portrayed on television shows. Before becoming a Samantha Solomin social work major, and before acceptis an intern for ing the intern position, I assumed that the Centre County people were just lazy and didn’t want Youth Service Bureau and a senior to clean their houses because they didn’t care. majoring in social I now know that is never the reawork at Lock Haven son why. I have learned that helping University. people declutter their homes goes well beyond simply helping them clean and organize. It involves helping them deal with grief and loss, mental health issues, poverty and transgenerational issues. As a social work student, I have been taught that each

individual deserves dignity and each person has worth. In the short time I’ve been here, I see so many strengths in our clients; they’re worth so much more than their clutter. The families I’ve worked with are resilient, despite many hardships that they face daily. They are positive in trying to improve their living conditions. Another strength I see is that our clients are open to new ideas and dedicated to trying to make things better. I’ve seen that even though it’s not easy to allow others into your home, touching and going through your things, these individuals are willing to push through and stay dedicated through the entire process. Lastly, a lot of our clients are optimistic. Often by the time DeClutter arrives, they’ve given up on their homes. There is a sense of optimism, however, when they start to realize the changes and see the progress. I believe that DeCutter is one of the best programs that has ever come about. There are many individuals who suffer from this problem who may never reach out for help or may never know there are resources available to them. Coming in as an intern, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t think that I was going to get to do as much as I did, and I’m grateful that I got to experience all of the things that I did during my time with clients. It’s a great feeling seeing the progress that’s being made each work session. Every day that I walk into YSB, I am so appreciative that I get to take on this amazing experience of being able to work with such an incredible agency with so many things to offer to so many great clients.

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TV legend to address PSU communications grads UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Legendary television director, producer and writer Donald P. Bellisario will present the commencement address for the Penn State College of Communications during exercises May 7 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Bellisario, a Penn State Distinguished Alumnus, has been crafting stories for a variety of audiences for more than 30 years. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known as a creator/producer of groundbreaking TV series such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum, P.I.,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quantum Leapâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCIS.â&#x20AC;? Bellisario earned his journalism degree at Penn State in 1961 and began his writing career at the Centre Daily Times in State College. He worked for the paper for four years before becoming a copywriter for a small advertising agency in Lancaster. He later moved to Dallas to take a copywriting position at the famous Bloom Agency. After eight years at Bloom, Bellisario had risen to the level of senior vice president, head of film production, creative director and member of the board of directors. Still, at the age of 42, he was eager to gamble on a new career. Moving to Hollywood, he became a story editor on the 1976-78 series

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baa Baa Black Sheep,â&#x20AC;? starring Robert Conrad. After just five episodes, he was promoted to producer, a position he held for one year. He then became supervising producer of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battlestar Galacticaâ&#x20AC;? and, subsequently, began to develop his own series. Bellisario is best known for his creations â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum, P.I.â&#x20AC;? (1980-88), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quantum Leapâ&#x20AC;? (1989-93), â&#x20AC;&#x153;JAGâ&#x20AC;? (1995-2005) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCIS,â&#x20AC;? currently in its 11th season. Except for 1994, a series created by Bellisario has aired on U.S. television every year since 1980. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. In 2001, Bellisario was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus. This award salutes the achievement of outstanding Penn State alumni whose â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.â&#x20AC;? It is the highest honor bestowed on a graduate of the university and is sponsored and administered by the Penn State board of trustees. In 2006, Bellisario endowed a $1 million Trustee Matching Scholarship in the College of Communications. It remains the largest single gift in the history of the communications

program. Bellisario said there were many reasons he decided to endow the scholarship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growing up in a hardscrabble western Pennsylvania coal mining town, I know firsthand the sacrifices that are made to give a son or daughter a university education,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To make their burden a little lighter is what I can give back to the hardworking people of Pennsylvania. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as a Marine veteran who returned to Penn State with two small children and little money, I remember all too well that struggle. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my hope that this scholarship will also ease the financial burden of other young men and women who have defended our country to attain their academic goals.â&#x20AC;? In addition to honors from his alma mater and industry awards, Bellisario has been the recipient of numerous other awards, including the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund Globe and Anchor Award, Red Cross Spirit Award, and an honorary doctorate of arts from Washington & Jefferson College. Born in Cokeburg, Bellisario served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He and his wife, Vivienne, live in Montecito, Calif., and Sydney.

PENN STATE alumnus Donald P. Bellisario, shown here on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is behind shows including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum P.I.â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCIS.â&#x20AC;?

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THE LEGENDARY rock group KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

KISS brings â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freedom to Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to BJC UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The rock band KISS will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Park campus Aug. 30 as part of its newly announced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom to Rockâ&#x20AC;? tour. Tickets are $39.50, $89.50 or $125 each and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (800) 7453000.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, KISS has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide during a 40-year career that has produced such classic hits as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock and Roll All Night,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Detroit Rock City,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beth,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Was Made For Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; You.â&#x20AC;? The Dead Daisies will be joining KISS as the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening act. The tour is set to kick off July 7 in Boise, Idaho, and will visit 35 cities across the country throughout the summer.

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AROUND & IN TOWN Penn State Glee Club presents annual performance UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Glee Club will present its annual spring “Blue and White Concert” at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in Eisenhower Auditorium at University Park. The ensemble’s program will feature music by British composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Bob Chilcott, and include a performance by the Hi-Lo’s, as well as traditional Penn State songs. The Penn State Glee Club is Penn State’s oldest student organization. Since its first spring tour in March 1889, the Glee Club has performed throughout the United States and abroad, with recent tours to Wales, Trinidad and Tobago, France and New Zealand. In recent years, the Glee Club has performed at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, as well as the National Presbyterian Church and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In addition, the choir has presented concerts at conventions of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses Inc., the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association.

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TICKETS ARE NOW available for the Penn State Glee Club’s “Blue and White Concert,” which will be held April 16 at Eisenhower Auditorium. The Glee Club is conducted by Christopher Kiver, assisted by choral conducting graduate student Nathan C. Glocke. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $4 for students. Tickets are available at any Arts Ticket Center location, by phone

at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX or online at the Penn State Arts Ticket Center. Tickets purchased in advance for School of Music concerts in Eisenhower Auditorium are eligible for a 40 percent discount. There is no limit on the number of tickets

that may be purchased. Purchases made the day of the concert are not eligible for the discount. The concert will be available via livestream video at the Penn State School of Music website.

Bassist and author Barry Green to visit University Park UNIVERSITY PARK — Renowned bassist, author and motivational speaker Barry Green will present a masterclass for Penn State double bass students at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, and a bass techniques class at 5 p.m. Friday, April 15. Both classes are free and will be held in 128 Music Building II. Green served as principal bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony for 28 years and, more recently, as principal bassist of the California Symphony and Idaho’s Sun Valley Summer Symphony. As former executive director of the International Society of Bassists, he is currently living in San Diego and teaching at the University of California-Santa Cruz while remaining active as a bass soloist, clinician and motivational speaker. Green was the first bass soloist to solo with the Cincinnati Symphony when he commissioned Frank Proto to write “Concerto for Bass and Orchestra,” conducted by Erich Kunzel. He has since appeared twice with the Cincinnati Symphony under the late Maestro Thomas Schippers, who

commissioned Proto’s “Violin and Double Bass Concerto.” He has also appeared with the United States Air Force Band and Duluth Symphony. Green is known for his creative and eclectic “Green Machine” and “Green Man” concerts, which include the bass in jazz, folk, rock, funk, hip-hop contemporary and world music in combination with dance, voice, art and theater. He has written three books on the “mind-body and spirit” of performing musicians. He is author of “The Inner Game of Music,” which has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and deals with musicians reaching their potential in performance and learning. He has also written seven “Inner Game of Music” workbooks, published by GIA Music for keyboard, voice, instruments and ensembles. Green’s second book, “The Mastery of Music: Ten Pathways to True Artistry,” was published in May 2003. The text is based on interviews with 120 world-famous musicians on the topics of courage, passion, creativity, discipline and humility. Jazz

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The Old House Fair is a two day event for public and professionals alike that will feature a number of experts including Donovan Rypkema, internationally known authority on the economic impact of historic preservation along with over a dozen state and local experts in old house restoration, historic architectural styles, period landscaping and building maintenance. Saturday’s program is affordably priced at only $10 and features sixteen programs, including tours, for anyone who has an old house and is interested in ways to approach issues from old windows to ancient electric systems that are unique to them. Friday’s programming is for citizens and professionals concerned about the economic beneﬁts of historic preservation in their communities. The Friday program includes a reception and banquet. Continuing education credits are available to qualiﬁed professionals for an additional fee.

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and classical artists interviewed include Dave Brubeck, Bobby McFerrin, Joshua Bell, Frederica von Stade, Christopher Parkening, Evelyn Glennie, Gary Karr, Jeffrey Kahane and more. Green’s most recent book is “Bringing Music to Life,” which explores three

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AROUND & IN TOWN Aspiring arts entrepreneurs present ideas for startup funds

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SPRING MUSICALS are in the air and students at Bald Eagle Area High School will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” April 21 through April 23.

BEA Drama Club staging ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — Students in the Bald Eagle Area High School Drama Club will present“Thoroughly Modern Millie” as their spring musical at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, through Saturday, April 23. The musical tells the story of Millie Dillmount, a young girl from Kansas who travels to New York City in 1922 with dreams of finding a job and marrying her wealthy boss, whoever he may be. “The really cool thing about this show is that each character goes into it in search of something and comes out with something different that they didn’t expect,” said

Kirsten Betts, the Drama Club’s adviser and elementary school music teacher. The group of 50 seventh- through 12th-grade students, cast and crew combined, has been preparing for the performance since the beginning of February with the help of advisers and of “a few very dedicated parents,” said Betts. The drama club meets four times a week for about two and a half hours each day. Karina Bloom, co-president of the Drama Club, will play the role of Millie. Other notable roles include Colton Lucas as Jimmy, Alice Statham as Mrs. Meers, Savannah Elder as Miss Dorothy, Tim Durachko as Chin Ho, Michael Blaylock as Trevor Graydon, Madison Maney as Muzzy and Emily Jozefik as Miss Flannery. The original story and screenplay for “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was written by Richard Morris. This production will use new music by Jeanine Tesori and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com using the search terms “Thoroughly Modern Mille” or “Bald Eagle.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State students interested in arts entrepreneurship recently competed in the first Arts Business Idea Competition, sponsored by the College of Arts and Architecture’s Arts Entrepreneurship program. The competition was open to undergraduate and graduate students in any major, with the only requirement being that the business idea or concept was arts-based. Senior theater major Maya Lederer won first place, which included a $1,400 prize, for her project, “ReVamp Theatre Company,” whose mission is to use technology to make millennials more interested in theater. She plans to develop an app that will allow users to vote on shows’ plot lines during the production, with the actors adapting on the spot. Finalists presented their ideas to a team of judges that included Penn State School of Visual Arts alumnus William Snyder, a graphic designer based in State College who is active in many local arts organizations; David Stambler, saxophonist and School of Music faculty member; and Michael Black, founder and owner of Black Sun Studios, a photography studio that has produced work for companies such as Merrill Lynch and Procter & Gamble. The other winners were: second place, Olivia Jones; third place, Tania Pyatovolenko; and fourth place, Casey McDevitt. All winners received cash prizes. According to Jonathan Gangi, director of the Arts Entrepreneurship program, the inaugural Arts Business Idea Competition was a great success. “The aim of the competition is to incentivize students to take steps toward creating the career they want by taking a ‘risk’ and presenting their arts business concept to a panel of judges,” Gangi said. “An aspiring artist and entrepreneur can only talk and think about their career for so long before action is required, and the prize money is intended to both spur action toward their career and serve as startup cash to help them implement their vision. We look forward to seeing what the four finalists do with their prize money to advance their careers as artists and entrepreneurs.” Lederer, who will graduate in May, has already taken steps toward making ReVamp Theatre Company a reality, meeting with professors in computer science, law and theater to discuss her idea and how she can get it off the ground. “Winning this competition has given me the confidence to go out and actually pursue this business venture,” said Lederer. “It’s fantastic to have a base fund for my company; however, the most valuable prize I won was the advice and support from the judges and my professors. This competition has shown me that starting your own company is completely feasible as long as you have a solid starting idea and are willing to reach out and get help from your professors and peers.”

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MAYA LEDERER presents her idea during the finals of the first Arts Business Idea Competition.

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

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Meeting — Calvary Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250 University Drive, State College. Visit www.liferecovery statecollege.com. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Performance — The Nittany Knights perform at 7:15 every Monday night at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.statecollege sunriserotary.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com. Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.

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boretum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday in April at 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Visit www. rhoneymeade.org. Performance — State College Area High School Thespians will present “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 16, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at the State College Area High School North Auditorium, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. Call (814) 231-4188 or visit www.showtix4u. com. Exhibit — Artist Melinda Harr Curley’s “Oceanic Skies” will be on display from 1 to 8 p.m., with a reception starting at 3 p.m., Friday, April 15, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Old Main Frame Shop and Gallery, 136 E. College Ave., State College. Visit www.oldmainframe.com. Performance — Penn State Centre Stage will present “The Importance of Being Earnest” at 7:30 p.m. through Friday, April 22, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Pavilion Theatre, Shortlidge Road, University Park. Visit www.theatre.psu.edu. Exhibit — “Consciously Surreal: Photography, the Uncanny, and the Body” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672. Exhibit — “From Dada to Dali: Surrealist Works on Paper” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Workshop — “Doing Business with Penn State” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority, 253 Transfer Road, Bellefonte. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Event — The PA CareerLink Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Pennsylvania Institute for Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap. Veterans will be admitted at 9 a.m. Call (814) 548-7587. Lecture — “Research Unplugged: Faces of Addiction, From Prescription Painkillers to Heroin” will be presented from by professor and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory S. Shyam Sundar and graduate student Eun Hwa Jung from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Concert — The Maria Schneider Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Auditorium, Eisenhower Road, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu.edu. Concert —Tommy Roberts will perform at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the release of his 20th album at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Movie — “Despicable Me” will be shown at 5 p.m. at Calvary Harvest Fields, 201 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg. Visit calvarysc.org/events. Concert — Habib Koite and Vusi Mahlasela will perform “Acoustic Africa” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Weis Center for Performing Arts, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg. Visit www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter. Concert — Acoustic duo Hops & Vines will perform at 9 p.m. at Rotelli, 252 E. Calder Way, State College. Visit www. hopsnadvinesband.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Fundraiser — A rummage and bake sale benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Building, 424 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. Call (814)360-4573. Children’s activity — “Kids’ Day Dress-Up and Discovery” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www. pamilmuseum.org. Fundraiser — The “Miracles for Megan” spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Port Matilda Fire Company, 102 E. Plank Road, Port Matilda. Visit www. miraclesformegan.weebly.com. Concert — Erin Condo and the Hoofties will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Fundraiser — The seventh annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium 3-Mile Run and 2-Mile Family Fun Walk, benefiting Special Olympics PA, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Penn State Beaver Stadium, University Park. Visit www.stadiumrun.org.

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MONDAY, APRIL 18

Community meal — A “Local Foods Night” dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Redifer Dining Commons, University Park. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.psu.edu/ studentfarm. Movie — The cocumentary “Just Eat It” will be shown and discussed from 7 to 9 p.m. in 102 Thomas Building, University Park. Visit www.psu.edu/studentfarm.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Family activity — Family Game Night will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Movie — “The Raising of America” will be shown and discussed from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Philatelic Society, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Call (814) 933-3803.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

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Loy serving on Mutual Local auctioneer receives Benefit board of directors training certification HUNTINGDON — Judy L. Loy, president and CEO of Nestlerode & Loy Inc., an independent investment advisory firm in State College, has been named to Mutual Benefit Group’s board of directors. Loy joined Nestlerode & Co. in 1992 upon her graduation from Penn State University. Four years after beginning her career as an administrative assistant, she was named the firm’s chief financial officer and treasurer. She became an owner in 2004, and the firm’s name was changed to Nestlerode & Loy Inc. the following year. In 2008, Loy became primary owner and president and CEO. Under her management, the firm’s assets have grown by 90 percent. In addition to receiving her bachelor’s degree in secondary math education from Penn State, Loy has completed training at The Wharton School’s Securities Industry Institute through the University of Pennsylvania, and has earned both the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation and the Chartered Financial Consultant designation from The American College. Active in the Centre County commu-

nity, Loy serves as president of the Leadership Centre County board of directors, is a member of the board of directors of University Park Plaza Corporation and sits on the Centre County Hospital Authority. She was the 2012 recipient of the Ron Haring Award JUDY LOY through Leadership Centre County and was named among the 25 Women Making Difference in Pennsylvania for 2011, as selected by a committee at St. Francis University. She also made the lists of 100 Top Business People in 2009 and the Top 100 People for 2014 published by Pennsylvania Business Central. Mutual Benefit Group is a regional property/casualty insurance company serving 75,000 policyholders in Pennsylvania and Maryland. A mutual insurer offering a full line of personal and commercial insurance products, the firm markets its coverage through 250 independent agents.

Poole Anderson recognized by ASA STATE COLLEGE — During an awards gala on March 5 in Miami, the American Subcontractors Association presented its National Construction Best Practices Award to Poole Anderson Construction LLC, a State College general contractor. ASA, a national trade organization representing construction subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers, presents the award to general contractors that demonstrate “an extraordinary level

of commitment to best industry practices” such as safety management, prompt payment, prompt processing of change requests and claims and effective project scheduling and coordination. Founded in 1966, ASA leads trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry and to serve as a steward for the community. Poole, Page 38

STATE COLLEGE — State College area auctioneer Tammy Miller, president of Tammy Miller Auctions LLC, recently completed her training at the Certified Auctioneers Institute. CAI is the industry’s premier training program developed by the National Auctioneers Association for auction professionals. Miller joins an exclusive group of fewer than 1,000 current CAI designation holders in the world. The three-year CAI designation program provides auction professionals the opportunity to earn the industry’s most respected professional designation. CAI is an intensive executive development program offering professional auctioneers instruction and coursework in business management, ethics, finance, communication, strategic planning and marketing. The NAA conducts CAI every March at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. Miller has been in the speaking or auction business for more than 25 years, at-

taining the designations of Benefit Auctioneer Specialist from the National Auctioneers Association and Accredited Speaker from Toastmasters International, where she served as a past international director. In addition to her auction TAMMY MILLER business, she is the president of Tammy Speaks LLC, which provides keynote, workshop and emcee speaking services. Miller also is a member of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association. Of auctioneers worldwide, approximately only 10 percent are women. For more information, call (814) 3604031, email tammy@tammymillerauctions.com or visit www.tammymillerauctions.com.

Paper mill announces boiler project TYRONE — American Eagle Paper Mills recently announced a multi-million dollar natural gas conversion project. The project will replace coal-based power generation equipment with highefficiency natural gas-fueled equipment. The project has been in development since 2013 and has been fully engineered and financed. The construction and equipment procurement was initiated in July 2015, with an anticipated startup date in the early third quarter of 2016. The project includes a new Babcock and Wilcox natural gas boiler, as well as an equipment upgrades to the mill’s power distribution infrastructure. When opera-

tional, the new system will greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the mill by the conversion from coal to natural gas. “The power boiler project is a key part of American Eagle’s overall company strategy” said CEO Mike Grimm. “In order to execute this strategy, we must ensure that we have a solid infrastructure to support it. This project is the critical link in that process. It will not only make certain American Eagle Paper Mills is in full regulatory compliance under the Boiler MACT legislation, but lay the groundwork for future projects to support our growth and provide new and sustained employment opportunities in Tyrone for many years to come.”

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Jeri Sims named Red Cross regional CEO HARRISBURG – The American Red Cross has announced the appointment of Jeri Sims as the new chief executive officer for the Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Region. Sims comes to the Red Cross from the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, where she served as assistant executive director and director of development since 2007. In her role, she helped to elevate the organization to a widely supported, top-ranking arts center with more than 250 strategic community partners. Sims is active in the local community, having

“The Red Cross plays a huge role in the community, helping people to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small,” said Sims. “I’m excited to be joining the team, and I look forward to working with the staff and volunteers who give so much of themselves to help others in time of need.”

served on the Loyalsock Township School District board as president, the Loyalsock Township Recreation board as vice president, the board of the Williamsport Lycoming Arts Council as president and the boards of many other area organizations. “With her dedication to nonprofit work and her strong leadership skills, we are very excited to have Jeri join the team,” said Angela Leopold, American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania board chairman. Sims will be based out of the region’s Harrisburg office.

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land, Bierly’s practice included advising clients throughout Pennsylvania in complex family law matters. “As Leech Tishman continues to grow, Jennifer adds a strategic family law practice to support our efforts and further expand the services we offer our clients,” said Pete A. Fuscaldo, the firm’s managing partner. “Jennifer is an experienced and accomplished

STATE COLLEGE — Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl LLC has announced that Jennifer P. Bierly has joined the firm’s new State College office as a partner. Bierly, a family law attorney, will join the firm’s litigation practice group and focus on divorce, custody, support, protection from abuse, adoption and guardianship cases. Formerly a partner with Babst Cal-

Poole, from page 37 The ideals and beliefs of ASA are ethical and equitable business practices, quality construction, a safe and healthy work environment and integrity and membership diversity. Poole Anderson Construction LLC specializes in general contracting, construction management and design-build services, and has been building partnerships in Pennsylvania and Maryland since 1924.

lawyer, and we are very pleased to have her join the Leech Tishman team.” Bierly has practiced law in Pennsylvania since 1999, having spent a portion of that time serving the citizens of Centre County as an assistant district attorney. She also is a former law clerk to Senior Judge Charles C. Brown Jr., former president judge of the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.

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

RECORDED MARCH 21-24, 2016 BENNER TOWNSHIP

Janet M. Moyer and Ralph E. Moyer to Ralph E. Moyer, Janet M. Moyer and Dale A. Moyer, 2454 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Beth A. Newman, Jennifer A. Bird and Ryan Newman to Beth A. Newman, Thomas G. Newman, Jennifer A. Bird and Ryan Newman, 820 S. Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

Larry T. Moore and Janet C. Moore to Larry J. Moore, 149 Sycamore Drive, State College, $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

David A. Kressner to Bo Cheng and Yuru Chen, 727 Tussey Lane, State College, $206,000. Jonathan Cody Steele and Jessica Gayle Steele to Guangqing Chi and Yunjuan Jiang, 2612 Penbrooke Lane, State College, $197,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Bari Reese to Shawn R. Reese and Sheila A. Reese, 742 S. Nixon Road, State College, $1. Susan Gurney Kelley and Susan L. Polay to Susan L. Polay and Jon B. Polay, 146 Shawver Lane, Pine Grove Mills, $1. Katharine S. Tittmann Trust and Katharine S. Tittmann, trustee, to Assma Althowaini, 3181 Shellers Bend No. 5, State College, $175,000. Katharine S. Tittmann Trust and Katharine S. Tittmann, trustee, to Assma Althowaini, 3181

Shellers Bend No. 6, $175,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Valley Wide Custom Homes LLC to Donald R. Confer and Brenda L. Confer, 157 Heckman Cemetery Road, Spring Mills, $288,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Dennis S. Gouran and Marilyn K. Gouran to Dennis S. Gouran Irrevocable Trust, Marilyn K. Gouran Irrevocable Trust, David S. Gouran, trustee, and Darren S. Gouran, trustee, 201 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $1. Robert J. Sorisio state, Sorisio Estate Tax Sheltered Trust, Cherry Sorisio O’Neill and Carolyn Jean Sorisio to Barbara Sorisio Vinson and Don Keller Vinson, 306 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $506,000.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Michael T. Madeira by sheriff and Lisa L. Madeira by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association, 330 Henderson Road, Julian, $8,983.38.

MARION TOWNSHIP

Lion Country Builders Inc. to Ryan E. Hockenberry and Nichole L. Hockenberry, 235 Farmdale Road, Howard, $300,000.

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Stephanie M. Clark and Stephanie M. Macnamara to Stephanie M. Macnamara, Jacksonville Road, Howard, $1.

MILES TOWNSHIP

Ronald L. Knepp by sheriff to Keystone Central Homes LLC, 171 W. Main St., Rebersburg, $42,885.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Joseph Cosolito Jr. and Carolyn J. Cosolito to Gregoray A. Drane and Rasa Drane, 1506 Woodledge Circle, State College, $216,100.

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Douglas A. Royer and Kay L. Royer to Moshannon Building Enterprises, Inc., 22 N. Front St., Philipsburg, $1. Skills of Central Pennsylvania Inc. to Julian Martinez Jr. and Gwendelynn Sue Martinez, 102 Shady Hollow Drive, Bellefonte, $115,000. Paul Mayhew by sheriff, Paul M. Mayhew by sheriff and Mary Katherine Mayhew to Federal National Mortgage Association, 222 Water St., Philipsburg, $5,000. Citifinancial Servicing LLC to Steven J. Bellows Jr. and Lisa M. Bellows, 219 N. Fourth St., Pennsylvania Furnace, $13,000.

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Robert L. Warner by agent and Nancy E. Warner to Nancy E. Warner, 507 S. High St., Port Matilda, $1.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Kevin E. Barger and Kimberly D. Barger to Beau M. Ryan and Staci L. Ryan, 139 Eagle Crest Lane, Spring Mills, $480,000. Ashford Manor Associates to Donald J. Hergenreder and Donald W. Hergenreder, Blarney Lane, Centre Hall, $54,000.

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TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Adonai Holdings LLC to St. Joseph Institute LLC, 134 Jacobs Way, Port Matilda, $5,500,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Eagle Creek LLC to Brian E. Young and Amanda L. Young, 116 Aztec Court, Julian, $39,900.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Springfield Limited Partnership and Fine Line Homes Inc. to Jeremy Etters and Melissa Etters, 138 Landon Drive, Bellefonte, $275,000. Devon Auman and Miranda Auman to Beatrice Combs, Dry Run Road, Howard, $1. — Compiled by Hailee Miller

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Jonas B. Beiler and Ruth K. Beiler to Jonas B. Beiler and Ruth K. Beiler, 122 Windy Hill Lane, Spring Mills, $1. Henry M. Beiler and Emma Mae Beiler to Katherine S. Stoltzfus, 283 Paradise Road, Spring Mills, $1.

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COMPLETE HOME REMODELING Call us for your rental cleanup and repair needs • Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Windows • Siding • Decks • Wiring, Plumbing • Exterior Power Washing

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RENTAL Property For Sale: Boalsburg- 237 Timberwood Trail, 3 bed., 2 bath, 2 car grage, beautiful setting with private patio, rented for $1350 per month , asking price $210,000. (814) 574-1076

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Unfurnished Apartments

Beaver Plaza Apartment for Rent - $1,190.00 Beaver Plaza large corner apartment for rent this coming August. Set up for 1 to 3 tenants. Walking distance to campus. The rent is $1190/mon. plus electricity. Call George at 724-763-1775 for information or appointment to see apartment.

Studio Apartments Available for the Fall Large studio apartments available for an August move in. Located on W. College Avenue, just two blocks from the west side of campus. Units are $926.00 per month, all utilities are included in the rent, we give the option of either cable or internet. Parking is available at the property at an additional cost. Call for a tour today! 814-278-7700

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

Rooms For Rent

SPACIOUS ROOM in country log home, Spring Mills, 25 min from PSU, $550/mo all util incl. Call Cynthia (814) 422-0534

3 Bedroom House Furnished Looking for the perfect “Home away from Home?” Our 3 bedroom home is available May 8 2016! We affectionately call it “Virginia’s House.” PERFECT accommodations for a reunion with family and friends. 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Full, Adjustable Bed. 814-355-7946

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BEAUTIFUL Rental Property, Boalsburg - 127 Timberwood Trail, 3 bed., 2 bath, single car garage, private lani off back of house, rented for $1250 per month, asking $190,000. (814) 574-1076

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Furnished Room w/utilities inc. $390.00 room furnished w/Bed,Dresser,. Med Refrigerator,T.V., Cable,Desk,Chair, Wireless Internet connection, Closet, Share bathroom and Kitchen. This room is in my Home in Boalsburg which is 3 miles from Down Town State College. Room Available May 1 2016 (814) 466-6770

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

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Graduation Beautiful homes available Vaca. homes, 50 min. S.of PSU Main Campus, easy drive to State College, Located at gorgeous Raystown Lake area, crown jewel of Central Pa. Great for football wkends. Fully equipped w/ all the creature comforts. Virtual tours at www.wildlodge.net 814-571-8799

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Summer UP sublet 1PRIVATE bathroom per room *2 available during summer (MAY 11th- AUG.4th) OR any time during that period of time 1 BDR 1 BATH INCLUDED: HD Cable w/ HBO, High Speed Internet w/ WiFi, Most Utilities BEDROOM: queensize bed BATHROOM: bathtub KITCHEN: fully equipped (microwave, oven, stove, refrigerator, sink...) + washer and dryer in the house (814) 502-8594

Open Positions Part Time/Full Time • LPNs • Personal Care Aide • Cook

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Help Wanted

OP E NI NG SOON I N P LE A SA NT G A P ! J oin our Professional team! Auto Sales, Title Clerk, Ofﬁce Manager E perience referred I nterested c and id ates email lind a@ j ab c osales. c om

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Computer Services

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

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TRUE HANDYMAN SERVICES No job too small!

Snow removal, Painting, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Flooring, Driveway sealing, Mulching, Brush removal, Leaf blowing

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Lawn Services

J anitorial service now hiring for Day Shift and Evening Shift in the State College Area. Must have vehicle and pass background check. G ood hours and good pay.

For new or routine lawn care give me a call for a free estimate 814-360-9402 Cheap rates! Reliable and Dependable! Commercial and Residential! Fully Insured! Serving State College, Boalsburg, Bellefonte and the Surrounding Areas.

SERVICES Mowing & Mulching, Fully insured, (814) 360-9402

OPPORTUNITY TO OWN • RENT TO OWN

We can arrange “Rent To Own” on any property for sale by any broker, owner, bank or others. NEW HORIZONS REAL ESTATE CO. JOHN PETUCK • 814-355-8500

College Township is accepting applications for the permanent, part-time position of Meter Reader. Responsible for the q uarterly reading of residential, commercial, and industrial water meters for the College Township Water Authority’ s approximately 2,600 customers. The position req uires walking established routes in all weather conditions to remotely record readings at each property with electronic eq uipment. Employment is dependent upon results of a satisfactory criminal record check. Hours of work are variable and highly e ible

36K Company has 38 years of proven history, steady work year round with beneﬁts and paid vacation Opportunity for advancement.

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This permanent, part-time position runs each year from April through December. Salary range is $ 10.25 to $ 11.50 per hour. A p p lic ation f orms are av ailab le at th e College Township Municipal Office. Comp leted f orms sh ou ld b e su b mitted to: P u b lic W ork s D irec tor, College Townsh ip , 1481 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Deadline for submissions is F ri., April 29 , 2016. College Township is an Eq ual Opportunity Employer.

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Miscellaneous For Sale

DOOR: Plain solid core, 36” x 80”, 1 3/4” thick flush, excellent condition, $30. (814) 571-0838

RADIONICS Home Security system, Cost $2500 new asking $250. Call (814) 364-1963

SPECTRA wood oak desk. 24” x 50”, with 8” shelf above and below desk surface, plus two drawers, $90. (814) 571-0838

Raymore & Flanigan brown schenile loveseat, oversized chair, made in the usa, also working wood stove, all in great condition, $1000/all. Call (570) 377-0152 Redwood Deck Lounge w/ wheels & cushions & matching flat form rocker. ex. cond., $70/ all . Call (814) 238-5794 Musical & Stereo Equipment For Sale

Fresh Cherry Boards for sale Cherry Boards, just cut. Can be used for Table tops, Mantles, shelves, etc. Boards are $2.00 a board foot (most are 8-10ft), larger boards for Mantles and shelves will vary in price due to size and quality. 814-933-9127

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OAK table & chairs. Asking $200.00 negotiable. Call (814) 234-7262

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Competition Subs package $900.00 /offer 12” J L audio W3’s with ported carpet box. Alpine mono block amp 1000 watts with 1 farad Raptor capacitor. Will also throw in a set of 6 1/2 inch Kennwood component speakers. (814) 414-8272

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Swimming Pools For Sale

18’ Swimming Pool 18’ Swimming Pool bought at Sparkle Pools & Spas in Lewistown. Nothing wrong with it, just don’t use it as much as planned. You disassemble and haul. Everything included: Hayward pump, hoses, ladder, cleaning hose, vacuum, etc. $750.00 OBO (717) 348-1846

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Parts & Accessories For Sale

2007 Forest River, 5 x 7 Enclosed utility Trailer, asking $1000. Call (215) 206-9650

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Autos For Sale

Household Goods

Beds, Couch, Curios In Excellent Condition 2 TWIN SIZE 4 POSTER BEDS W/BOX SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES, $200 EACH. LARGE CURIO CABINET $150. SMALL CURIO CORNER CABINET $50. LAZYBOY COUCH W/END RECLINERS. $200. 570-726-3679. LET MESSAGE OR CALL AFTER 5:00 DURING THE WEEK. CASH SALE ONLY 570-726-3679

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walk’s lawn care & firewood now taking new clients for 2016 season. services include lawn maintenance, fertilizing, trimming, tree trimming & removal , firewood, call to get a free estimate: (814) 937-3206

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Drexel French Provincial Bedroom Set $999.00 /offer 62” Triple Dresser with Mirror; 42” Dressing Table with stool; Full size bed frame with headboard - Easily converts to Queen size. $999.00 for entire Set! 814-355-7946

KLIPSCH LA SCALA Speakers, exc. cond., thick glass tops, Cherry Lite use, $4,999. (814) 590-0828

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Sports Equipment For Sale

Trek 800 Bike, excellent condition, garage kept, street or road use, 21 speed,asking $130. Call (410) 599-6683

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Miscellaneous For Sale

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, Sorcerer’s Stone, Goblet of Fire. All for $25. Phone calls only. NO EMAIL (814)237-2024

2013 Cadillac ATS awd Performance Beautiful car, has to be sold fast moving out of state. Car runs smooth with the awd system. The ats can handle any winter weather terrain or enjoy sunny days on the open roads. Car has a lot of useful option come check it out. (619) 654-3245

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Miscellaneous Transportation

UFORCE CF MOTO 800 w/wench & 5 foot plow - $8,000.00 In good condition, fairly new. Located in Zion, PA. Please contact Dave Benner at 814-571-4621 with questions or to see it.

Career Coord inator: F ull time. B ased in B ellefonte, PA with travel in Centre / Clinton Counties. Ref er to www. c siu . org/ j ob s f or d etails. Apply by 4/ 18/ 16. EOE.

A c c ou nts M anager: ( State College, P A ) Examine, Analyze accounts & service records, present and past operations and estimate future revenues and expenditures, Prep financial reports on operating procedures Maintain records of assets liabilities, ta liabilities, profits losses Forecast periodic budgets, inventory valuation, depreciation, and intangible asset amorti ation Draft periodic budgets, profit and loss statements and balance sheets, eview cost control programs and advice cost control strategies to the management Develop pdate functional operational accounting manuals based on current company policies Ensure company accounts are up to date critical deadlines are met by calculating interests discounts, collecting accounts receivables, completing periodic bank reconciliations, making debt payments and maintaining healthy cash ow rovide financial analysis omply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and ta filing oordinate annual audits with e ternal auditors Maintain accounts records using dealer management software equired: us Adm n Accounting S in accounting or closely related field and yrs e p as an accounts manager accepts e p concurrent w edu and knowledge of basic computer software application skills Full time

M ail resu mes to A ttn: Starla J erosk y , J M aggi M otors I nc . , 2 7 3 B enner P ik e, State College, P A 1 6 8 0 1 . No Calls.

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