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Protestors march on Kappa Delta Rho By ALEXA LEWIS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — As the investigation into Penn State’s chapter of Kappa Delta Rho continues, another group of protestors gathered asking for more answers on March 25. “It’s not over,” said Araelia Lopatic, a high school student in State College who attended the protest. And protestors plan to meet again, in what they hope to be greater numbers, on Friday, April 3, at 5 p.m. When news broke that an alleged invite-only Facebook page operated by brothers at Kappa Delta Rho exploited nude women who were either unconscious or sleeping, a coalition of activists, groups and students began speaking out about the larger issues in the U.S. President Eric Barron said he is working to form a task force to review fraternity and sorority life at Penn State, according to a Penn State press release on March 23.
It’s a good step, said Cara Pentoney, a high school student who attended the protest. But, many of these protestors hope their message invites the community to reevaluate what they call a “rape culture.” “That main issue is that this is just one example of multiple attacks on women using social media cyber bullying,” said Joanne Tosti-Vasey, the midAtlantic regional director for the National Organization for Women. “It’s part of a culture that needs to be stopped.” During the March 25 protest, chants of “we are not safe” resonated in downtown State College as the group marched from the Allen Street Gates, through Fraternity Row and then to Kappa Delta Row. The protest ended back at Allen Street Gates. “I want to be safe in my own hometown,” said Lopatic, who was taught in fifth-grade health class to stay away from the fraternity houses. Protestors, Page 6
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ON A MISSION: Protestors march around downtown State College on March 25 in response to allegations of a Facebook page with images of nude and unconscious women that was operated by the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity.
Provan enjoys life in ‘his community’ By GREGG KOHLHEPP correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
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COMING SOON: Kepler Pool will re-open this summer, according to Howard Long, president and CEO of the YMCA of Centre County. The fate of the pool was in limbo after a pump broke at the end of the 2014 season.
BELLEFONTE — When Dave Provan arrived in Bellefonte late in the summer of 1972 to interview for a teaching position, he never imagined it would become “his community.” “It was a desolate town,” remembered Provan. “It looked like a scene out of one of those nuclear holocaust movies. It was very hot. The wind was blowing hot.”
CENTRE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT When Provan asked the administrators why the town was so barren and desolate, they explained that it was Grange Fair week. Provan laughed and said that he now fully understands his surroundings. Provan, Page 5
Kepler Pool to open this summer By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — With summer looming, families in Bellefonte and the surrounding communities can take a sigh of relief — Kepler Pool will open this summer. “That is 100 percent correct,” Howard Long, president and CEO of the YMCA of Centre County said. The pool is expected to open on the last day of school in the Bellefonte Area School District. Long wanted to get the word out to the residents because Kepler Pool is such a big part of the Bellefonte community. “The community, as of right now, is absolutely under the impression that the pool is closed for Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9
good,” Long said. That’s not true, Long said. At the end of the 2014 season, the pool closed a week early when the pool’s main pump failed. “It actually burned up and there wasn’t enough time to repair it or replace it,” Long explained, “so the pool closed a week earlier.” When the pump failed, that left the future of the pool in limbo, Long said. Last June, the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority made a presentation asking area townships — Benner, Spring and Walker — to consider a “recreation tax.” The tax would have been roughly $25 per household, according to Long. Kepler Pool, Page 4
Education ................... 10, 11 Community ................ 12-15
Easter Listings ............ 16, 17 Medical Viewpoints ........ 18
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MAN ABOUT TOWN: Dave Provan, owner and operator of Provan Enterprises, sits with miniature Nittany Lions that he constructs. Provan, who has lived in Bellefonte since 1972, said he truly values the community.
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BEACH READY: Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. Are you ready to don that bikini? If not, don’t fret. Gazette intern Sarah Weber has some tips on how to prepare for beach season. Page 8
EASTER MADE EASY: Are you preparing a big meal for Easter dinner? Don’t stress over Easter dinner, says Gazette columnist Ciara Semack. There are a number of ways to save time and money. Page 13
COME SAIL AWAY: It was a special weekend for area Cub Scouts as Pack 380 hosted the annual “Raingutter Regatta.” Scouts used homemade small watercraft to compete for prizes. Page 12
SO FAR, SO GOOD: The Penn State men’s volleyball team started slow, but survived Princeton at Rec Hall over the weekend. The Nittany Lions have now won seven straight. Page 19
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Commissioners approve contract with SAM Inc. By GREGG KOHLHEPP correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Centre County commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a contract with Service Access and Management Inc., deepening their ongoing commitment to certain agencies in regard to consultation services and financial management for the next three years. Commissioner Chris Exarchos fully supported the measure, seeing the need for a contractual partnership over hiring a single individual. “This is a specialized kind of accounting,” said Exarchos, who believes that SAM Inc.’s experience dealing with the agencies and doing this type of work was invaluable. As for the dissenting vote, Commissioner Michael Pipe warned of the dangers of privatizing these financial operations. “The big concern that I have is I want to make sure that this board and our staff retain the ability to make decisions about the money that we get from the state and federal governments to provide services,” offered Pipe. Commissioner Steven Dershem added his support for the contract. “We outsource or contract with a number of individuals … our IT department, case management and services throughout aging, adult services — it goes on and on and on. And I hold each and every one of those contractors accountable for their actions,” Dershem said.
The new contract calls for SAM Inc. to perform independent consultant and management services related to financial and administrative services for the county’s mental health, intellectual disabilities, early intervention and drug and alcohol programs. The contract request was brought by programs administrator Thomas McDermott. “I feel that SAM brings experience and expertise that would be hard to find in one person. If we can effectively manage our funding and, therefore, free up potential dollars, that equates to more services in the community for the people we serve,” said McDermott. Additionally, Pipe was bothered by the fact that SAM Inc. had posted the Centre County job position online, days before the county commissioners discussed and approved the contract. “I think they jumped the gun,” said Pipe. “As commissioners, we get elected to make decisions. “I do trust that they (SAM Inc.) are going to perform to the best of their abilities. I think it is more a conversation about the process of how this contract was brought up.” The commissioners assured the programs’ staff that they will have the opportunity to stay on and be trained by SAM Inc. “We have assurances from the Commissioners, Page 4
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Housing and Land Trust targets affordable housing By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — A healthy community provides affordable housing for young families and first-time home buyers. That was the message delivered by Rachel Fawcett, executive director of the the Centre County Housing and Land Trust. She addressed a meeting of the Rotary Club of Downtown State College at Toftrees on March 26. The CCHLT was created in 2007 and the organization currently works with five partners including Habitat for Humanity, the Housing Authority of Centre County, Housing Transitions, State College Borough and the State College Community Land Trust. The organization’s mission is the development and oversight of affordable housing for persons in Centre County, including those of low and moderate income. Providing affordable housing in the county is a greater challenge than many realize, Fawcett said. “For example, the average price of a home in the State College School
District is $270,000. Centre County is one of seven counties in Pennsylvania that is considered a place that is unaffordable for young families.” The CCHLT helps first-time home buyers learn what it means to own a home, to make monthly mortgage payments and live responsibly. The CCHLT also makes home ownership a realistic goal by following a set of guidelines and procedures that make it easier to secure a mortgage. “We maintain ownership of the land; the buyer owns the home,” Fawcett explained. “The CCHLT retains a 99year lease on the land, which allows us to make the home more affordable. The program is meant to be a stepping stone.” The program also requires the homes to be owner-occupied and any changes to the property or structure must be approved by the CCHLT board of directors. “And when the house is sold, the owners retain most — Housing, Page 4
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RACHEL FAWCETT, left, the executive director of the the Centre County Housing and Land Trust, spoke to the State College Rotary Club on March 26. With her is Kat Snowe, president of the Rotary Club of Downtown State College.
President Barron builds Penn State budget piece by piece By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron knows that many students might not fully understand the university’s budget or how it impacts tuition. So Barron built the budget piece by piece in front of his students on March 30 in an open forum setting, where he fielded questions and concerns from all of Penn State’s campuses. He said Penn State’s total income is a little more than $4.6 billion dollars, with more than 34 percent of that income coming from student tuition and fees. Income from the university’s health systems make up another 32 percent, private grants and donations are about 11 percent and miscellaneous sources round out the rest. Tuition from University Park students brings in about $889 million, while commonwealth campuses bring in
about $417 million. Other university endeavors, such as Penn College and the Ag Extension research programs, are largely self-sustaining, and don’t contribute very much to the bottoms line. Tuition dollars primarily go toward serving the students, Barron said. About 42 percent of tuition dollars go to faculty salaries and instructional support; more than 20 percent goes to academic support functions such as libraries and IT services; about 15 percent goes to administration, police, fundraising and other institutional supports; and 10 percent goes to grounds and building maintenance. Research costs, student service offices and public services
such as WPSU take up the rest. The problem is that state appropriations have been on a steady and dramatic downward trend since the early ’80s, while Penn State faces costs that are constantly on the rise due to inflation and other factors. To meet these challenges, Barron either has to bring in more money or reduce costs. Bringing in more money requires raising tuition, so his first step is to look for places in the budget where services can be cut, reduced or made more efficient. For next year’s budget, Barron says the university has found $34.3 million in cuts — but that’s not as much as it might sound like.
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Commissioners, from page 2 contractor to retain (staff) at their current salaries,” Exarchos said. Pipe also questioned the yearly 5 percent increases for SAM Inc., that starts with a $22,123 cost to the county this fiscal year and increases to $23,314 by 2017-2018. “Usually (these types of) services over the last few years have remained flat,” argued Pipe. Court administrator Tim Boyde explained that the increase reflects salary, benefits and rent of facilities. Exarchos and Dershem also talked about increased productivity and expansion of services as part of the expectation that goes along with the 5 percent annual increase. SAM Inc. was hired for consultation and training services in July 2013. Dershem said that based on that work, he is happy to use the organization in an expanded role Housing, from page 3 but not all — of the equity. The CCHLT guarantees a 1.75 percent appreciation per year. The program is designed to maintain the homes in the affordable stock and provide owners with enough equity to purchase their second home,” she said. According to Fawcett, there are between 11,000 and 12,000 households in Centre County that are not living in affordable houses right now. Currently, the CCHLT has placed 12 families in affordable homes and has a goal of developing or preserving six homes in the next three years. The group has plans
at this time. “They have done an amazing and fantastic job of not only saving a lot of money and reorganizing the whole structure, across the board, of how the managers manage, (providing) a whole new depth of understanding about how to run the organization.” On the legal front, with the county facing lawsuits from Magisterial District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker and Judge Jonathan Grine and last week’s lawsuit from Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller, Dershem said that the county has not hired any additional legal counsel. The lawsuits are currently being handled by the county’s insurance carrier, Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool. County legal costs have not risen over the past two weeks, but the commissioners did leave open the idea of hiring legal counsel in the future, as needed. to develop Thompson Place, an area behind the Trader Joe’s shopping center. Fawcett is hoping to grow the CCHLT by building up its membership and volunteer group. “Of course, we also need to have land donated to us,” she said. “We need more affordable houses in Centre County.” Federal guidelines define affordable housing as costing roughly 30 percent of a family’s income. “Please spread the word. People who work here in Happy Valley need places to live that they can afford,” Fawcett said. “We need more homes and we are always open to new ideas.”
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Provan, from page 1 Provan, who lives atop Curtin Street with his wife, Janie, and his dog, Kasey, by his side, has certainly made his mark upon the Bellefonte community. He taught electronics and technology at Bellefonte Area High School for 34 years. He has served on Bellefonte borough council and has had leadership positions with the Bellefonte Cruise and the town’s Arts and Crafts Fair. “You are the community,� Provan said from his heart. This Pittsburgh-based kid, who attended California State College (now California University of Pennsylvania) has embraced the small-town life, urging others to step up and make a difference alongside him. For his first 23 years in education, Provan taught a power technology course, along with electricity and electronics, to mostly young men. At some point, Provan recognized the impact computers would have and started to direct his interests and coursework along those lines. Dave Eastman, who taught with Provan for 12 years, said that Provan’s industrial arts class focused on skills that students needed in life. “He was very progressive,� said Eastman. “He was on the cutting edge of computers and robotics, long before other schools became interested.� As Provan worked at taking his classes in a new direction, he wondered, “How could I involve all of the kids coming through in a positive way, a high-interest way?� He researched computer systems and developed Foundations of Technology, a course that would serve every student at Bellefonte Area High School for his final 11 years of teaching. Provan’s passion for education grew out of a selfless obligation to best serve his students. J.P. Mayes, who worked in the same department with Provan at Bellefonte, said that he clearly remembers “how much he (Provan) loved his job and working with students.� With this drive, Provan developed an educational model that would be reinvented throughout the state and across the country. “It was a student-as-worker, teacher-as-coach approach,� he said. And, it allowed Provan’s students to excel, even building brand-new, powerful computers that could be used in the school’s video lab. Then, 1986 happened. Provan still vividly remembers the Monday morning that his life took a new turn. He was writing his daily lesson on the board before school when fellow teacher Mike Powell invited Provan to stop by his classroom at some point. “Little did I know that Mike Powell was going to change my life that day,� Provan said. Later that morning, Provan stopped by
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Powell’s wood shop. Powell showed him Nittany Lion statues from a plaster craft shop. He gave Provan one of them. At home, Provan cleaned it up, made a pine base for it, and attached a Penn State Nittany Lions sign to it so that he might give it as a gift. “They (the recipients) went wild,� he said. Pretty soon, Provan was buying plaster craft Nittany Lions and making them as gifts for others. With demand rising, Provan sold initial orders to McClanahan’s, promising a higher quality than the ones they were selling, along with a quicker delivery schedule. At the time, Provan did not approach the Penn State Bookstore, fearing a sizable order that he could not satisfy. “I was just doing this as an arm-chair business,� said Provan. In 1988, Provan went onto campus and received a license to produce Nittany Lion statues. Soon, the Student Book Store started to place orders with Provan Enterprises. A month later, the Penn State Bookstore called and wanted to sell Provan’s Nittany Lions in their stores and on all of their branch campuses. This meant a lot more work for him. Now, this work ethic was nothing new for Provan. His entrepreneurial efforts included a paper route and mowing lawns as a youth, just outside of Pittsburgh. In college, he turned to auto body work before starting a hugely successful business called Wood Craft, which made three wellreceived appearances in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. “I can’t sit still,� he said, “Never could, and still can’t.� Over the course of his business, Provan’s lions changed from plaster of Paris statues to resin sculptures. The resin was much more durable, but it took Provan nine months to replicate the authenticity of the shrine in a resin cast. These resin Nittany Lion statues have become the premiere graduation gift, keeping Provan and his three employees busy from January through June and again in November and December. Additionally, the keepsakes are given to all graduating Penn State athletes by the university. Provan has pictures of senior football players at Beaver Stadium, cradling his Nittany Lion shrines in their arms. Why does Provan go to these lengths? “I used to be, in my younger days, a perfectionist, but I realized there wasn’t any future in it,� he said. So for Provan and his employees, it comes down to doing the best that they can — with every individual piece. Eastman, who also works with Provan Enterprises, said that he enjoys “the ensemble experience.� “It’s every one of us doing a different job to come together with this great prod-
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uct,� Eastman noted. Ray Gephart, who has transitioned from teaching to Provan Enterprises as well, says that he views Provan as a friend and craftsman more than as a boss. As for quality, Gephart said that one of Provan’s typical responses to the finished product is: “It’s perfect, and that’s good enough.� Provan understands that these Nittany Lion shrines represent the icon of Penn State. “Everyone is driven to make this very high-quality product,� said Provan, which his company refers to as having a ‘presentation quality.’ He defines that term as “being able to give this item to the president of the United States, and not be ashamed of it.� In fact, President George W. Bush was presented with a Nittany Lion statue at the Delaware campus. Provan was told that his statue now resides in the presidential library in Washington, D.C. One of Provan’s closest employees is his son, Eric, who is the artist-on-staff. He is also the newest employee in the group. Provan champions his talent, which has allowed the business to start a line of Pitt Panther statues and begin work on designing something for Notre Dame fans. Eric Provan’s latest achievement is completing the final design for a much larger lawn version of the Pitt Panther. Currently, he is working on plans for a lawn version of the Penn State Nittany Lion, which should be ready in the next 12 months. But, this growing business does not take Provan away from his community. As a teacher, Provan always tried to connect the high school programs with local needs and interests. “He worked with students outside of the classroom and involved many students in the community as (part of that) service,� said Mayes. One of the early connections happened when Provan helped coordinate staging with a lot of help from high school students for the Historic Bellefonte Cruise in the early 1990s. He then worked with students and staging for the Arts and Crafts Festival later each summer, and wound up serving as head of the festival’s committee of judges. Provan also served as a member of the Bellefonte borough council for three-and-
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a-half years, leading the negotiating team in contracts with borough employees. Provan proudly said: “We came to an agreement on a contract that was a beautiful contract for the borough and a wonderful contract for both the police and the streets workers.� Stepping up to work on the borough council epitomizes Provan’s civic-minded nature. “He (Provan) is the kind of guy who wants everything he does to improve the conditions for everyone around him,� said Eastman. And with all this, Provan still finds time to be on the board of directors for the Bellefonte Education Foundation, which honors teachers, staff, administration and volunteers each year, while helping to house more than $100,000 in scholarships and awards for graduating seniors. “Our goal is to recognize outstanding efforts in schools,� said Provan. Provan, Page 6
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Protestors, from page 1 She said the purpose of the march was to get the message across to people who she said “think what KDR did was right.” Windows of Opportunity, a progressive coalition and social activist group founded by Laura Shadle and Jared DeLoof, coordinated the protest and announced it through its Facebook page. While some people acted negatively as the protestors marched past them, Lopatic said most people reacted positively. Sarah Barcousky, who lives in the community, said she brought her sign to the protest in support of the victims and to bring light to the larger problem. WOO and other community activist groups met at Houseasaurus, a housing cooperative in State College, on March 27 to discuss how to further address the issue to the university. During that meeting, Shadle announced that WOO is coordinating another protest on Friday, April 3. The protest, called “Speak Out – Action Now,” will meet at Allen Street Gates at 5 p.m. and will again march on KDR through Fraternity Row. In the meantime, Barron is still in the process of forming his task force. He said more than 80 volunteers have stepped forward asking to join the task force. In Barron’s budget forum on March 30, he reiterated that his office accepted the 18 recommendations to fight sexual assault and harassment presented by the sexual assault task force. In this budget meeting, he said finding the funding for these recommendations are not an option. “We must find the funding,” he said. “People who say this doesn’t affect the community — it completely does,” said Pentoney. “It’s not just a Penn State problem; we live and breathe it.”
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STATE COLLEGE Area High School students Cara Pentoney, left, and Aurelia Lopatic, right, attended the KDR protest on March 25. Provan, from page 5
According to Provan, the foundation works to continue to develop the heritage of education in the Bellefonte community, which can be traced back to the well-off business owners and the presence of the Bellefonte Academy in the past. Provan’s role with the foundation was foreshadowed by his elaborate work with the Teachers’ Association while at the high school. As the union president for 12 years, he was committed to a healthy and dignified relationship between teachers and the administration. “He was always trying to accomplish what was best for everyone,” said Eastman. “It made him look conservative, but his goals were very productive.” As a leader in the union, Provan was a champion of the hard work and dignity of those in the teaching profession. “I’m real proud of all the teachers that worked together and the teachers who did their very best to understand the amount of work that went into what we were doing to create our work environment,” said Provan. “That was very fulfilling to me.” Provan clearly hopes the power of the educational system plays a tremendous role in the community’s future. He was honored by Bellefonte’s Senior Class of 2007 when he was chosen as the school’s graduation speaker. “I tried to impress upon those students that they are the community... the youth. They need to become involved in it,” Provan said. Provan quietly acknowledges that he deserved to cry when they gave him a standing ovation. Looking across Curtin Street, Provan finds Bellefonte a great place to live. “I love being surrounded by my kids (his former students); I appreciate my kids,” he said. Likewise, he considers himself fortunate to be so well received by the community and by the administration. “I thank God every day in my prayers for the abilities and brains he gave me,” Provan humbly submits, “and for giving me the attitude and the will to use those brains to help impact other peoples’ lives in a positive way.”
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Mental health and the airline industry By The Fort Worth Star-Telegram The issue of mental health usually becomes a national discussion only after a horrifying tragedy, like a mass shooting. The latest disaster that has brought the problem into focus is the apparently deliberate crashing of a Germanwings airliner in the French Alps on March 24, killing the 27-year-old co-pilot at the controls and the 149 other people on board. French authorities say Andreas Lubitz, who locked the pilot out of the cockpit before initiating the deadly descent of the aircraft, was being treated for an unidentified mental illness that he was keeping from his employer. Lubitz’s mental health is causing reexamination in this country and around the world about psychological testing of airline pilots. Although pilots are required to undergo an annual medical physical — twice a year for those over 40 — there is no specific mental health examination after an applicant has finished the initial training. During the medical physical, pilots are asked (either in a questionnaire or by the physician) about life changes, emotional state or other things that might give a hint about their mental health. So, the pilot is on the “honor system” when it comes to letting an airline know about any mental problems or stress. In the case of Lubitz, investigators found doctors’ notes excusing him from work, including one for the day of the fatal flight. There should be a better system than having pilots self-report an illness. The risks are too high to keep that method in place. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency
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Time to abandon property tax By DR. G. TERRY MADONNA and DR. MICHAEL YOUNG Governors propose and legislatures dispose. That particular political adage could be one that Tom Wolf, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, might ponder as he begins the likely lengthy process of steering his budget and tax proposals through the state’s Republicandominated Legislature. Wolf’s budget proposes major tax restructuring designed to reduce Pennsylvania’s property tax burden by 50 percent on the average taxpayer. But if 50 percent, why not 100 percent? Why settle for half a loaf? Why not get rid of the property tax for school funding altogether? Is it a radical idea, an extreme idea, an unrealistic idea? Actually, no! Many legislative Republicans would like to do so, and Wolf is certainly moving in that direction. Pennsylvanians widely favor it as well. Moreover, the argument for abolishing the property tax as a source of public school funding is compelling. Doing so would comprise one of those rare moments in government where officials have the opportunity to do something that is not only good politics, but also good policy and good economics. Pennsylvania’s property tax, like property taxes in many other states, is a fossilized artifact from the 19th century that faltered badly in the 20th century and failed spectacularly into the 21st century. There is not much good to say about it — and few do so. Economists and public finance experts have produced entire libraries documenting the foibles of the property tax. It’s a very long list. n FAIRNESS — The property tax is regressive, unfairly falling on seniors and others with fixed incomes or less means to pay it. n COST — The property tax is enormously expensive for govern-
ment to collect compared to modern “broad based” taxes like income or sales. n EFFICIENCY — The property tax is “inelastic,” economist-speak for a tax that fails to raise enough revenue to pay the bills. n COMPLEXITY — The property tax is unreasonably complex, relying on arcane metrics like millage and wildly disparate valuations that make it byzantine and baffling to taxpayers. n UNPOPULAR — Finally, the property tax is repugnant to most taxpayers, deeply resented and widely unpopular.
POLITICALLY UNCORRECTED U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently said, “The state of Pennsylvania is 50th, dead last, in terms of the inequality between how wealthy school districts are funded and poor districts.” Pennsylvania is the worst of the 50 states in achieving equal funding among its 500 districts. This embarrassing outcome, prejudicial to poorer school districts, is mostly the result of using the property tax to fund education. Among all the major taxes Americans pay, including income and sales taxes, property taxes are the worst by any measure used. Taxpayers loathe them; politicians deplore them; economists condemn them. And this worst and most reviled of taxes is the tax we use to support arguably the most important function of government — education. This sad state of affairs has gone on too long. Administration after administration going back to Robert Casey and earlier has tried to somehow “reform” the property tax, to make it fairer and more efficient. All of these efforts have ended badly. Now in the 21st century, talking about “reforming” the 19th century
property tax really is just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic long after the iceberg has been hit. The property tax cannot be reformed — but it can be abolished. And now, Gov. Wolf and the GOP legislative majority have an opportunity to do just that — abolish the property tax for school funding completely. In the recent past Republicans in both the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would do the job. But make no mistake about it — Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts need a predictable, reliable and fairly distributed source of funding — and abolishing the property tax means that funding must be shifted to broad-based state taxes like income and sales. In addition, the school districts should retain some strictly local sources of funding to avoid total dependence on state funding. Getting a left-of-center Democratic administration to an agreement with a well-right-of-center Republican Legislature will not be easy. It will require leadership, vision and political courage — not qualities always seen in state politics. But the stakes are high and the opportunity is rare. Both sides really want the same thing here: a sane tax system in support of a stable revenue source for schools. Realizing that comity of interest is half the journey. Getting rid of the property tax means Wolf wins, the GOP wins — and most important of all, the longsuffering taxpayers of Pennsylvania win. It doesn’t get better than that. This column is jointly authored by Madonna and Young. Madonna is professor of Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College, and Young is a former professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Penn State University and managing partner of Michael Young Strategic Research.
GOP should listen to Romney By Newsday Few people know more about the pros and cons of universal health insurance than Mitt Romney. No longer a candidate for office, he has no reason to hedge on the subject. Speaking last week at a luncheon in Long Island, N.Y., he made a crucial point about Obamacare and any plan Republicans might try to put in its place. He argued that Obamacare can only be replaced with plans that penalize those who don’t sign up, as Obamacare does. He said, “We can’t have large numbers of free riders.” While governor of Massachusetts a decade ago, Romney signed into law a system that covered practically everyone in the state. But while run-
ning for president, he had trouble explaining why he opposed a national system. In fact, he has a decent explanation: Massachusetts already had laws that said every health cost (he used in vitro fertilization as an example) must be covered in every policy. And 93 percent of the state’s population had insurance before “Romneycare” took effect. So providing comprehensive insurance for everyone in Massachusetts wasn’t the same heavy lift as doing so in states with big uninsured populations and less-comprehensive policies. Romney said different states can enact plans to replace Obamacare that we might learn from nationally. Provisions might include letting
people buy catastrophic-care-only policies or plans that don’t cover care they’ll never need. Many Republicans mulling runs for president in 2016 would agree. But how many GOP candidates will admit that any plan must include the politically toxic mandate of insurance available to all, and can’t allow “free riders” who don’t enroll until they get sick? Romney is an expert. He’s also the most prominent Republican not running for president. When he points out what any Republican plan to replace Obamacare has to contain, we’d be wise to listen. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency
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Geisinger Life Flight recognized for care of children DANVILLE — Geisinger Life Flight was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council for Children Voluntary Recognition Program as a Level IV-Master service providing the best pre-hospital care for children. Life Flight is one of only three air medical service providers in Pennsylvania to receive the highest level of recognition. Specifically, Life Flight was recognized for its compliance with Federal Emergency Medical Services for Children equipment list standards, compliance with ChildLine background clearance checks for all Life Flight staff, completion of a minimum of four hours of annual pediatric-specific continuing education for all EMS providers and staff, and achievement of excellence in pediatric care through participation in community outreach initiatives demonstrating benefits to children for safety and injury prevention. “Life Flight has been providing pre-hospital care to children for nearly 34 years, and we are so proud to receive this elite recognition,� said Jerry Splitt, Life Flight program director. “Our staff, including our pilots, nurses, emergency medical technicians and physicians, has dedicated their
lives to saving the lives of others and their dedication to all patients, especially children, does not go unnoticed.� Life Flight staff complete more than 30 hours of continuing medical education per year and provide hundreds of hours of outreach at community events throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, much of which is dedicated to injury prevention and pediatric education. In addition to the pediatric recognition, Life Flight’s paramedics recently received recognition from the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification for maintaining 100 percent compliance as certified flight paramedics. The program is one of approximately 25 programs worldwide that have been recognized for having 100 percent of paramedic staff compliant with the certified flight paramedic certification and standards. Averaging 2,600 flights per year, Life Flight operates 24 hours a day with a fleet of six helicopters from five air bases in Danville, State College, Avoca, Williamsport and Minersville. Each twin-engine helicopter is equipped with auto-pilot navigation and night vision equipment to ensure a safe flight day and night.
STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline of State College recently announced that it has achieved the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Excellence in Care� distinction, having met AFA’s rigorous national standards for dementia care settings. These standards include safety and security features, staff training, activities, interpersonal communication, and meeting clients’ physiological, functional and social needs. Juniper Village at Brookline is the fifth Juniper community to receive the designation. At present, there are only 48 Excellence in Care facilities nationwide. “Juniper Village at Brookline truly exemplifies the intent of our Excellence in Care program, to elevate the quality of care for people with dementia,� said Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., AFA’s president and chief executive officer. “AFA is proud to recognize this organization for providing its clients with optimal care and nurturing their spirits.� To earn the status of “Excellence in Care, Dementia Care Program of Distinction,� Juniper Village underwent a comprehensive on-site evaluation and consultation by an AFA Excellence specialist to ensure compliance with AFA’s national standards on care quality and ability to sustain performance. This status is considered the highest hallmark of recognition by AFA for longterm care communities offering services for the memory impaired. The review peri-
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Researchers study dramatic rise in IQ scores By MATT SWAYNE Special to the Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — More schooling and the more mentally challenging problems tackled in schools may be the best explanation for the dramatic rise in IQ scores during the past century — often referred to as the Flynn Effect — according to a team of researchers. These findings also suggest that environment may have a stronger influence on intelligence than many genetic determinists once thought. Researchers have struggled to explain why IQ scores for developed nations — and, now, developing nations — have increased so rapidly during the 20th century, said David Baker, professor of sociology and education at Penn State. Mean IQ test scores of American adults, have increased by about 25 points over the last 90 years. “There have been a lot of hypotheses put forward for the cause of the Flynn Effect, such as genetics and nutrition, but they generally fall flat,” said Baker. “It really begged the question of whether an environmental factor, or factors, could cause these gains in IQ scores.” School enrollment in the United States reached almost 90 percent by 1960. However, the researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of Intelligence, suggest that it is not just increasing attendance, but also the more challenging learning environment that are reasons behind the IQ score rise. “If you look at a chart of the Flynn Effect over the 20th century in the United States, for example, you notice that the proportion of children and youth attending school and how long they attend lines up nicely with the gains in IQ scores,” said Baker. “As people went to school, what they did there likely had a profound influence on brain development and thinking skills, beyond just learning the three Rs. This is what our neurological and cognitive research shows.” He added that, over the century, as a higher percentage of children from each new generation went to school and attended for more years, this produced rising IQ scores. “Even after full enrollments were achieved in the U.S. by about the 1960s, school continued to intensify its influence on thinking,” said Baker. While even basic schooling activities can shape brain development, over the past century schools have moved from learning focused on memorization to lessons that require problem solving and abstract thinking skills, which
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are often considered functions of fluid intelligence, Baker said. “Many like to think that schooling has become ‘dumbed down,’ but this is not true,” said Baker. “This misperception has tended to lead cognitive scientists away from considering the impact of schooling and its spread over time as a main social environment in neurological development.” Just as more physical exercise can improve sports performance for athletes, these more challenging mental workouts in schools may be building up students’ mental muscles, he added, allowing them to perform better on certain types of problems that require flexible thinking and abstract problem solving, such as IQ tests. “Certain kinds of activities — like solving problems, or reading — stimulate the parts of the brain that we know are responsible for fluid intelligence,” said Baker. “And these types of activities are done over and over in today’s schools, so that you would expect these students to have higher development than populations of people who had no access to schooling.” Students must not only solve more challenging problems, they must use multiple strategies to find solutions, which adds to the mental workout in today’s schools, according to Baker. The researchers conducted three studies, from neurological, cognitive and demographic perspectives, according to Baker. He said that genetics alone could not explain the Flynn Effect. Natural selection happens too slowly to be the sole reason for rising IQ scores. This suggests that intelligence is a combination of both genetics and environment. “The best neuroscience is now arguing that brains of mammals, including, of course, humans, develop in this heavy genetic-environmental dependent way, so it’s not an either-or situation,” said Baker. “There’s a high genetic component, just like there is for athletic ability, but the environment can enhance people’s abilities up to unknown genetic limits.” In the first study, the researchers used functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to measure brain activity in children solving certain math problems. They found that problems typical of today’s schooling, such as mathematical problem solving, activated areas of the brain known as centers of fluid intelligence. A field study was also conducted in farming communities in Peru where education has only recently become
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NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS that it is not just increased school attendance, but also the more challenging learning environment, that are reasons behind the rise of IQ scores. fully accessible. The survey showed that schooling was a significant influence on improved cognitive functioning. To measure the challenge level of lessons, the researchers analyzed more than 28,000 pages of content in textbooks published from 1930 to 2000. They measured, for example, whether students were required to learn multiple strategies to find solutions or needed other mental skills to solve problems. Baker worked with Paul Eslinger, professor of neurology, Penn State College of Medicine; Ellen Peters, professor of psychology and director of the Behavioral Decision Making Initiative, Ohio State University; Nathan Dieckmann, statistician and decision scientist and assistant professor, Oregon Health and Science University; and Martin Benavides and Juan Leon, researchers, Group for Analysis of Development of Lima, Peru. The National Science Foundation supported this work.
Foundation to hold benefit dinner BELLEFONTE — On Saturday, April 11, the Bellefonte Education Foundation will be holding its annual benefit dinner to recognize its Teacher of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductee recipients. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Celebration Hall, with a reception featuring the talents of the Bellefonte Area High School Jazz Band and an exhibit of art by district students. Following the reception, the dinner program will feature entertainment by the Bellefonte Area High School String Ensemble, and recipients will be presented with their awards. Attendees will be given the opportunity to bid on an
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array of baskets, with proceeds benefitting the student scholarship program. This year’s “Teacher of the Year” recipients are Lata Anantheswaran (elementary), Christian Olmsted (middle school) and Myken Poorman (high school). These teachers were selected by their peers because of their ability to exhibit excellence in teaching, advising and service to the profession; exemplify a caring, professional style; and be actively involved in the Bellefonte Area School District Community. Mary Lou Whitman will be recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her constant dedication to the students, faculty and staff at Bellefonte Elementary School. Being honored as this year’s Hall of Fame inductee is Elizabeth King, a 1975 Bellefonte graduate. King currently works as vice president of global human resources, solutions and services for Starbucks Corporation. She is being recognized for her continued dedication and commitment to the Bellefonte Area School District, as well as her achievements in her professional life. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and can be purchased by contacting Misty Rider at mrider@basd.net or Pam Vaiana at pvaiana@basd.net.
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ASHLEY JONES, Mountaintop Elementary nurse assistant, hands out fruits and vegetables to students at Mountaintop Elementary during Go For the Greens Day.
Bald Eagle Area schools ‘go for the greens’ HOWARD — On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s traditional to wear green — so why not eat some greens, too? That’s what happened at Howard and Mountaintop elementary schools on March 17, as students got to try out various green vegetables and fruits during “Go For the Greens Day.” Thanks to a donation from Weis Markets, elementary students were able to sample grapes, apples, pears, cucumbers,
FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS in Jodie Frank’s class at Wingate Elementary show off their smiles following a lesson in dental health, taught by dental hygienist Susan Stephenson.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION ROB BALSAMO, coordinator of the Centre County Public Safety Training Center, recently accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. The MSP recognized the Centre County Public Safety Center/ CPI for continued dedication to rider education and safety awareness. The MSP is a state Department of Transportationfunded program that trains and licenses motorcycle operators. In the Centre County region, the Centre County Public Safety Training Center is the sponsor of the program and provides both a classroom and driving range.
peppers, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, green beans and avocados. During lunch, children were able to try one or two types of fruits and vegetables. Bald Eagle Area Elementary School nurse Ali Snyder, along with Mountaintop Elementary nurse assistant Ashley Jones and Howard Elementary nurse assistant Brooke Walker, organized the special events.
Mohney’s photos to be shown CLEARFIELD — A new exhibit featuring the photos of Dan Mohney is now open through mid-May at Founder’s Hall on Lock Haven University’s Clearfield Campus. Mohney’s photographs, taken over an eight-year span, feature close-up photos of flowers. Mohney has entered his work into
shows and currently has work hanging in the Liddle Gallery in Clearfield. Founder’s Hall is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Any artist interested in having work displayed at LHU-Clearfield can contact Rebecca Ogden at rogden@lhup.edu.
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Cub Scouts sail away during ‘Raingutter Regatta’ By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
BOALSBURG — As March came to an end, Cub Scouts were busy in the Centre Region, with Pack 380 holding a “Raingutter Regatta” on March 28 in the Harris Township Lions Club building. The regatta is a miniature boat race that is designed to be a parent-son project, with the parents guiding and minimally assisting their sons in constructing the boats from official Boy Scouts of America-sanctioned kits. The rules specify maximum dimensions of the boats, and no motors or other power sources, other than blowing on the sails, are permitted. The boats use a twin balsa wood hull (catamaran) design with a plastic deck screwed fast to the hulls. A plastic sail is attached to a dowel rod mast to complete the boats. The boats are propelled by the Cubs blowing on the sails, and the boats cannot be touched by the Cubs when racing. Cub Scout Pack 380 raced their creations in standard 10-foot long rain gutters with both ends capped. The gutters, placed on tables and saw horses, were each filled to the top with water. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter was the winner. The overall regatta winner is determined by a double-elimination system, where each Cub has to lose twice to be out of the contest. Event director Marvin
Sanders emphasized having fun with the race. “The most important thing is to have fun and try not to get too wet,” he said to the boys. He also gave the boys advice on the techniques of having a good run. “Don’t blow your guts out — that’s not going to win it,” he said. “Use a nice, slow, steady breath — keep that boat moving.” The Cubs are allowed to paint and decorate their boats in any way, and the Boalsburg Cubs’ boats showed great creativity in their appearance. Many bright color schemes were seen, and some sails were decorated with stripes, emblems or Jolly Roger skull and crossbones. Sanders explained the rules to the 14 participating Cubs and the racing began. Results were recorded by members of Boalsburg Boy Scout Troop 380. Each heat began with Sanders saying, “Ready, set, blow.” A crowd of spectators cheered the boys along, and winners were determined by Cub Scout leaders stationed at the end of the gutters. Some very close races were seen during the regatta, with several boys winning by fewer than one second. The top three finishers were Adam Connolly (first place), Palmer Biggers (second place) and Maxwell Wager (third place). Cub Scout Pack 380 is sponsored by the Harris Township Lions Club.
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CONNOR LINDSAY blows his boat to a victory during first-round action at the Boalsburg Cub Scouts “Raingutter Regatta.”
Spring Craft Fair draws crowd to Old Gregg School By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — The fourth annual Spring Craft Fair, held at the Old Gregg School Community Center on March 28, started with a community egg hunt and continued with community members hunting for treasures. Rabbits from the Penns Valley 4H Rabbit Club were on display during the egg hunt. Crafts were on display in the school gymnasium and hallway, with a variety of vendors attracting a large crowd during the four-hour event. Keri Miller was on hand representing a group that wants to bring a new playground to the Old Gregg facility. She said the current playground was constructed 18 years ago, when the building was still used as an elementary school, and is badly worn and deteriorated. She and fellow committee members Jenn Snyder and Carol Myers are within $1,000 of reaching their fundraising goal. Miller expects construction of the new playground to begin in July. Nick Johnston represented Johnston’s Chop Shop, which makes handmade cutting boards. Johnston uses oak, cherry, maple and walnut to produce attractive and functional pieces in many styles and sizes. The boards are laminated using a waterproof glue, and can easily be maintained by coating with mineral oil. Making her first craft fair appearance
was Rebecca Ayres, of Potters Mills. Her company, Not Your Momma’s Crafts, makes wooden wall hangings, coffee mug racks and other decorative items for the home using recycled pallet lumber. “I made some of these for Christmas gifts last year and people liked them, and they said I should sell them,” Ayers noted. She hand-letters the items with acrylic paints. Vanessa Baronner and Matt Sauer showed a line of handmade wooden wine carriers. Their company, Lumberworks, began attending craft fairs just two months ago. Wine carriers, which can hold nearly any beverage, are equipped with bottle openers. The Brush Mountain Band took to the Old Gregg stage, entertaining the crowd with their brand of bluegrass favorites. The Lapp family served up homemade chicken corn soup and other delights to hungry customers. In the building’s lower leve,l the Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club held an open house. Visitors had an opportunity to view the club’s large HO-scale layout, which is under construction. Club members are in the progress of adding scenery to the multilevel piece. When completed, it will feature several complete villages, and a fully functioning railroad yard and engine service facility. NVMRC member Jerry Johnson reported that 79 visitors stopped by the open
REBECCA AYRES sells signs that she creates from recycled pallets. house, and that a teacher asked if her class could visit during one of the club’s work sessions. Johnson also noted that the club recently received a donation of several HO-scale steam locomotives and other
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items from the estate of the late Wayne Clickner, of Centre Hall, who was an avid model railroader. Club members expressed their gratitude for this generous donation.
Bingo fundraiser set Workshop scheduled Bowl to strike out cancer STATE COLLEGE — The second annual Community Bingo Fundraising event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1250 University Drive in State College. Refreshments from Papa John’s, Chipotle and Ye Old College Diner will be provided. There will be prizes from Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Mike’s Video, Family Clothesline, Confer’s Jewelers, the YMCA, McLanahan’s Student Store, Primanti Bros. and Dragonfly Spa. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance at www. communityhelpcentre.com, or $25 at the door. For more information, contact the Community Help Centre at (814) 237-5855.
UNIVERSITY PARK — There will be a “Crafting Your Story” workshop at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center in the Garden Room. National Story Slam Champion Nancy Donoval will teach how to turn difficult aspects of life into powerful stories. Donoval will give an overview of the elements of effective storytelling, as well as give tips and techniques for gaining emotional distance and trying to find humor within the shadows. Make a reservation by contacting Jennifer Pencek at jlp35@psu.edu. To learn more about Donoval’s work as a storyteller, visit www.stories2stoprape.com.
STATE COLLEGE — A Strikeout Cancer Bowling Night will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Northland Bowl, 1521 Martin St. in State College. All proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the fight against pediatric cancer. Tickets are $10 per person and include two games of bowling, shoe rental and one free Chinese auction entry. Prizes include amusement park passes, sporting event tickets, restaurant gift cards, gift baskets and a football signed by Penn State head coach James Franklin. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www. alexslemonadestand2015.weebly.com.
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The Blond Cucina: Easter made easy When you start to think about Easter, bright and colorful hard-boiled eggs, large chocolate bunnies, egg hunts and daffodils come to mind. You also might be considering whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to go to one of those Easter buffets or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do the cooking that day. Most Easter buffets take reservations from 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m., to allow for attending church and eating lunch after services. The buffets are great, and I do make reservations at those (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of my little Ciara Semack is the secrets). However, what owner of Bella II about dinner? Well, in Bellefonte. Her column appears hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little idea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every other week you can do what I do. in the Gazette. First, I go to church, Contact her at then to a buffet, then ciara@semack.net. I make a small Easter dinner at home. (Before we get into some super simple dishes that are great for Easter, you might want to get on it and make your reservations, as those buffet places fill up fast. Easter is one of those holidays that most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cook for anymore.) For my Easter dinner, I plan on making a ham, baked pineapple and potato and
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1 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks (I like to use baby red potatoes.) Sea salt 1/2 pound green beans, clean and trimmed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon dill weed Juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon grated zest Freshly ground pepper Put the potatoes in a large pot, covering them with cold water and salting them. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. After 6 minutes, add green beans and cook until crisp-tender. Drain. Run potatoes and green beans under cold water to stop cooking and pat dry. Mix Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, lemon juice and zest, a 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground paper to taste in a bowl. Add the potatoes and green beans, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve at room temperature.
BAKED PINEAPPLE 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar
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THERE ARE A variety of ways to make Easter dinner come together easily. Buying already prepared foods is one of the many routes families can take. 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 4 eggs, well beaten 15 1/2-ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 5 slices white bread, cubed Heat the oven to 350 F. Coat casserole dish with cooking spray. Cream together butter and sugar. Once combined, add in eggs, beating until combined. Stir in pineapple and bread cubes and put mixture into casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
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Millheim Cub Scouts race Pinewood Derby cars By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
MILLHEIM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Always popular in the area, another Pinewood Derby was held March 28. Cub Scout Pack 88 in Millheim held their annual event at the Millheim Fire Hall. Race coordinator John Hawkins weighed in and inspected about 24 cars prior to the start of the derby. Cars were checked for conformance to official Pinewood Derby rules, which specify the carsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maximum dimensions and weight. Once the cars passed inspection, Hawkins registered each car and its owner. A computer program chose the cars for each of the four-Scout heats and kept track of race times. The 32-foot-long downhill race track was equipped with photocell-operated electronic timers, which recorded the race times of each car. Typical race times were
around 3.3 seconds, which translates to approximately 150 scale miles per hour. During the race, some heats came down to times that differed by mere hundredths of a second â&#x20AC;&#x201D; too close to call by the human eye. Video cameras were trained on the track, and their images were projected onto two screens for spectators to view. When the derby was done, the top three finishers Luke Ruoff (first place), Dilon Reilly (second place) and Andrew Ruoff (third place). Prizes also were awarded for car design in a number of categories, including among others â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looks Like Most a Race Car,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Detailed Painting,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Colorful,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Patrioticâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice.â&#x20AC;? Several adult-built cars were raced in a separate category, which was won by Bob Reilly. The top threefinishers are eligible to race in the Centre County Pinewood Derby to be held at the Nittany Mall on Saturday, April 18.
CUBS WATCH their cars streak to the finish line during the Cub Pack 88 Pinewood Derby.
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An old Cub Scout shares his memories at banquet CENTRE HALL — Cub Scout Pack 20 of Centre Hall held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 28 in the social hall of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall. About 50 Scouts, leaders, and parents gathered to enjoy a meal, which was followed by the presentation of Bobcat awards by Cub leaders Danan Sharer and Art Gover. Next, the guest speaker for the evening was introduced. It was yours truly. Some of the Cub Scout leaders knew that I was among the very first Cub Scouts in Centre Hall when Sam Stitzer covers the pack was formed Penns Valley for by Don Foust in 1959. the Centre County They thought my recGazette. Email him ollections of that time at pennsvalley@ would be interesting, centrecounty so I was invited to gazette.com. speak. I told tales of den meetings held in Foust’s basement, and of my winning the first Pinewood Derby in Centre Hall, held in 1960. I showed the audience my winning car and trophy plaque, which I have kept intact for 55 years. I brought some of the Boys’ Life magazines from that era, and shared some of the
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ads and articles in the magazines that were indicative of the times. One ad was for the new rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair, introduced in the 1960 model year. “It has the engine in the rear where it belongs,” said the ad. A sportsrelated article in the magazine was written by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Jesse Owens. I mentioned that my sons were in the Cub and Boy Scouting program, beginning in the 1980s, and that in 1987, I wrote a computer program in GW Basic language to run the Pinewood Derby. The program was crude by today’s standards, but it worked, helping me to cut the time to run the derby in half. I thanked the Scout leaders for their efforts over the years. “You’re laying the blocks of a solid foundation for these boys’ lives,” I said. “They will build good lives on it.” Following my address, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, gave a short speech, praising the Scouting program in this area. Valerie Updegrove, assistant district commissioner for the Nittany District of the Boy Scouts of America, spoke next. She explained the Boy Scouts of America district organization, and noted the continuing need for monetary donations to keep the Scouting programs going in this area. She said that the bulk of funding comes from fees, the United Way and other sources.
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ABOUT 50 PEOPLE attended the Pack 20 Blue and Gold Banquet on March 28. “But we still come up about 10 percent short every year,” she said. “One of the ways we make up that 10 percent is through the Friends of Scouting program.” This program solicits donations from Scouts’ parents and community members. She encouraged everyone present to make a donation. “This money that you donate is going to directly influence your sons, and make them the men you want them to be,” Updegrove said. She continued by praising the Centre
Hall pack’s leadership, and that of all Scout leaders. The evening’s final event was a cake auction, held as a fundraiser for the pack’s activities. The cakes were made by the Cubs and their parents. Professional auctioneer Barry Sands, of Sands Sales Services, ran the auction, coaxing bids from the attendees for the creatively decorated desserts. The cakes brought some high bids, with the last one going for $100. A total of $700 was raised by the auction.
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Skills of Central Pa. Speerstra to speak announces new logo
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STATE COLLEGE — Skills of Central Pennsylvania will continue to use that name for business transactions, but from now on will be known to the public as Skills. Through a strategic planning process, Skills of Central Pennsylvania reviewed the meaning and appearance of the logo it had used for decades. Skills’ leaders decided the logo should tell a story about the purpose of the organization through a picture, and they believe the new picture logo reflects the feeling of the organization. Skills is a person-centered organization, reaching for the stars, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Leaders say that while they have a new name and logo, the high quality of programming, innovation and drive to meet community needs has not changed. Visit www.skillsofcentralpa.org to learn more about Skills’ services and programs.
BELLEFONTE — Patricia Speerstra will be speaking at the next meeting of Bellefonte Aglow, which will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Living Hope Alliance Church, 321 E. Howard St. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. Speerstra will be ministering on “The Gentleness of Father God.” The event is open to the public.
THE BELLEFONTE ELKS recently hosted a fundraiser for the Elks Home Service Program. Pictured, from left, are Bob Royer, auctioneer Barry Kerstetter and Barry Reece.
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BELLEFONTE — Fundraising and helping others in their communities is what the Bellefonte Elks Lodge No. 1094 is all about. During its annual fundraiser for the Elks Home Service Program, the group raised $7,500 to help fund the in-home nursing program for those unable to secure services through other providers. The Elks provided food and entertainment for those who attended the fundraiser.
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Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 6 p.m.
Family Life of Penns Valley Corner of Route 192 and Ridge Road, Centre Hall Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.
Calvary Baptist Church 1250 University Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. (self-guided prayer stations; not recommended for children under 12) Holy Saturday: 6 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
Family Life of Penns Valley 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Calvary Baptist Church Midtown Service at The State Theatre 130 W. College Ave., State College Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church Gray’s Woods Elementary School 60 Brackenbourne Drive, Port Matilda Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church Warriors Mark at Camp Kanesatake 4976 Camp Kanesatake Lane, Spruce Creek Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Church 200 Ellis Place, State College Good Friday: 12:10 p.m. (regular services), 5:30 p.m. (youth party), 6:45 p.m. (young adult services), 8 p.m. (Passion film) Holy Saturday: 6 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (adult Easter experience with Kizonde giant egg hunt) Clarence United Methodist Church 751 Clarence Road, Clarence Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m.
Fellowship Bible Church 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bellefonte 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Family Life of Penns Valley 3596 Penns Valley Road, Suite D, Spring Mills Good Friday: Noon (at the corner of Route 192 and Ridge Road in Centre Hall) First Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. (Easter breakfast), 10:15 a.m. Freedom Life 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Good Friday: 10 a.m. Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m.
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Grace Baptist Church 3596 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Keystone Church and Ministries 1224 N. Atherton St., State College Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Milesburg Presbyterian Church 487 Sierra Lane, State College Easter Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Milesburg United Methodist Church 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. (sunrise service followed by breakfast), 10:45 a.m.
Park Forest Baptist Church 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (self-guided worship through the format of the Old Testament tabernacle) Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.
Fairbrook United Methodist Church 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m. (sunrise service at Fairbrook Park Pavillion, followed by brunch at the church), 10:30 a.m.
Good Friday Community Worship Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church from 12-3:00 p.m Good Friday (Tenebrae) Service 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 851 N. Science Park Road, State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (breakfast served in between services)
Our Lady of Victory 820 Westerly Parkway, State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: Noon (stations of the cross), 1 p.m. (celebration of the Lord’s Passion), 7:30 p.m. (Tenebrae) Holy Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon (There will be no 4 p.m. vigil or 5 p.m. Sunday mass on Easter.)
Faith Baptist Church 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
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Grace Lutheran Church 205 S. Garner St., State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Mount Nittany United Methodist Church 1500 E. Branch Road, State College Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (breakfast follows), 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Faith United Church of Christ 300 E. College Ave., State College Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m. (followed by Easter egg gunt at 12:15 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 p.m.
Grace Fellowship Church 1250 University Drive (Calvary Building), State College Easter Sunday: 3 p.m.
Moshannon United Methodist Church Sycamore Road, Moshannon Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.
Gatesburg Lutheran Church 1925 Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:45 a.m.
Coleville Wesleyan Church 326 Lower Coleville Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.
Discerning the Divine: Icon presentation 4:30 p.m.; Pig Roast Dinner 5:15 p.m.; Music & Art 6:15-8:15 p.m.
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GooD FriDay liturGy ~ 7:30pm
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GrEat ViGil anD First mass oF EastEr ~ 8pm
EastEr Day april 5
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Park Forest Village United Methodist Church 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:15 and 9:15 a.m. Pine Glen United Methodist Church Route 879, Pine Glen Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Pine Hall Lutheran Church 1760 W. College Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church 1106 Fairview Road, Howard Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church (All services held at Celebration Hall) 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Runville United Methodist Church 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. St. James United Methodist Church 501 Main St., Coburn Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (followed by breakfast at 7:15 a.m.), 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
THERE ARE plenty of options for holy services throughout Centre County this weekend. Area churches offer services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
St. John’s Episcopal Church 120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7:45 a.m. (prayer), 8 a.m., 10 a.m.
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. (sunrise service), 10:30 a..m.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 1 p.m. Easter Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap Maundy Thursday: 6:45 p.m. (potluck meal at 6 p.m.) Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
St. John Lutheran Church 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: TBA Good Friday: TBA Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (sunrise service followed by breakfast), 9:30 a.m. St. John Union Church 296 Ridge Road, Spring Mills Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. St. John’s United Church of Christ 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church 277 W. Pine Grove Mills Road, Pine Grove Mills Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 250 E. College Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (followed by breakfast), 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Snow Shoe United Methodist Church Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Maundy Thursday: Noon, 7 p.m. Good Friday: Noon, 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Trinity United Church of Christ 104 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church of Bellefonte 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: (see Milesburg UMC) Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Yarnell United Methodist Church 808 Yarnell Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. (at the top of Devil’s Elbow Road, followed by breakfast at Yarnell Communty Building), 10 a.m. Zion Community Church 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Easter breakfast served at 9:30 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.) — Compiled by Chris Morelli and Sarah Weber
Spring Creek Presbyterian Church Mary Street, Lemont Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.
Community Good Friday Service
State College Alliance Church 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. State College Assembly of God 2201 University Drive Ext., State College Good Friday: Noon Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Chabad of Penn State 443 E. Waring Ave., State College Passover Seder: 7:15-10 p.m., Friday, April 3 Passover Seder: 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4 RSVP at www.gotmatza.com Congregation of Britt Shalom 620 E. Hamilton Ave., State College Shabbat Service: 7 p.m., Friday, April 3 Shabbat Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4
St. John Lutheran Church 216 N. McAllister St., Bellefonte 814-355-4679 Pastor William Osman
See our Holy Week service times in the listing above.
State College Evangelical Free Church 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. State College Presbyterian Church 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
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April 2-8, 2015
Medical Viewpoints Stop sneezing by reducing spring allergies now STATE COLLEGE — The grass is green, the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the weather is warming up. The only thing missing from this picture of spring is you, sneezing. It’s just one downside to the longer days and beautiful weather that come with the new season. While there’s a beauty to seeing flowers and trees come back to life after winter, it’s the blooming process that releases pollen into the atmosphere. This is when the sneezing and sniffling ensues. “Pollen is the biggest trigger for spring allergies. These tiny grains are released into the air by trees, grass and weeds in order to fertilize other plants. But when pollen grains get into the nose of someone who is allergic, their immune system kicks into overdrive,” said Dr. Robert Mentyka, allergist at Geisinger-Scenery Park. Your immune system sees pollen as a foreign invader and therefore releases antibodies, which normally attack bacteria and viruses. “Allergy antibodies release histamine and a number of other chemicals that trigger your runny nose, itchy and watery eyes and other allergy symptoms,” Mentyka said. If you are one of the 35 million Americans who are sensitive to pollen, there are some things you can do to lessen the symptoms now and when they’re in full bloom. “Before trees begin blooming and releasing pollen into the air, you can start taking an over-the-counter antihistamine like Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin or a similar generic medication. An antihistamine will reduce the amount of histamine in your body,” Mentyka said. There also are two over-the-counter intranasal corticosteroid sprays (Nasacort and Flonase) that inhibit release of the histamine and other chemicals to reduce symptoms.
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SPRING’S BLOOMING PLANTS wreak havoc on those with allergies. You can also try a decongestant, which can help clear out mucus from your nasal passageways, relieving congestion and swelling. Taking medication isn’t your only preventative option. “You can use a saline spray to clean the pollen out of your nasal passages one to two times a day,” Mentyka said. Nasal saline spray can also help ease congestion and clear out clogged nasal passages faster than oral decongestants. Timing matters, too. Some days have high pollen counts, so limiting your time outside can help your symptoms. But this
change your clothes and take a shower to get rid of as much pollen as possible,” Mentyka said. You may be tempted to open your windows to let the spring weather into your home, especially while you’re sleeping, but you’ll also be letting pollen in. “When pollen counts are high, shut your windows and use your air conditioner instead. Doing this will ensure there is very little pollen in your home,” Mentyka said. Similarly, you should regularly change air filters in your home to make sure they’re properly preventing pollen and allergens from getting into your home.
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Hack’s the Man
When it comes to quarterback, Penn State is a one-man show By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State is in a good place and a bad place with quarterbacks heading into spring practice. On the one hand Christian Hackenberg returns for a third year behind a supposedly improved offensive line. Other than that though the question remains: Who is the next starting quarterback at Penn State? If Hackenberg returns for a senior season that question won’t need to be answered. But unless Penn State is starting a true freshman next year, the next man up is either transferring in, or is already on this roster.
WHO’S GONE:
D.J. Crook, Michael O’Connor Despite most Penn State fan’s hopes that O’Connor would stick around to see a post-Hackenberg world, neither O’Connor nor Crook’s departure came as much of a shock this offseason. While the expectation is for everyone to see their careers start and end at the same place, with Hackenberg returning and fresh blood on campus this year and next, O’Connor and Crook could read the writing on the wall. That’s not to say either of them, especially O’Connor, couldn’t have panned out as the quarterback of the future, but it wasn’t going to be an easy route for either of them.
WHO’S HERE:
Tommy Stevens Trace McSorley, Christian Hackenberg and Billy Fessler. From the standpoint of “what name should I know?” Hackenberg is the obvi-
ously the big gun here. But with injuries and just the general future of the quarterback position a real relevant talking point, Trace McSorely and Tommy Stevens are notable members of the unit alongside Billy Fessler. It’s hard to guess which quarterback will take over the job when Hackenberg leaves. However, James Franklin’s early praise for Stevens and the head coach’s confidence in McSorely seems to make it a two man race right now. That is of course assuming that some of the incoming talent down the road, such as Jake Zembiec, doesn’t have a say in that competition. Chances are McSorely is the official backup to Hackenberg in the early going this season thanks to experience alone. Stevens is reportedly a diamond in the rough, but those can take a bit of time to shine.
BIGGEST STRENGTH:
This is somewhat obvious with a first round draft choice at the position, but everything about Hackenberg makes him the pound-for-pound biggest strength on the team. It doesn’t need much more explaining than that. Penn State has a future NFL player at the most important position on the team.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS:
Penn State isn’t really all that deep at quarterback with only three guys behind Hackenberg. That depth is even more questionable when you figure Stevens could very well redshirt. And to be perfectly honest Fessler is not
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PENN STATE quarterback Christian Hackenberg will return to guide the Nittany Lions again this season. likely to be the next Matt McGloin. So that really makes it a two man show. While McSorley isn’t Hackenberg, he probably can do things better than people give him credit for. The hope for fans though, is that we’ll never have to find out this year (or next) if McSorely can get the job done. But at the end of the day, a lack of depth behind a quarterback who was sacked over 40 times last season isn’t good news. Even if that depth never actually matters during the season.
OVERALL:
This position is just a one man show, and that’s how Penn State wants it to stay this year. Hackenberg is as good as they come. It’s just a matter of getting him the time and the weapons to show it. Depth is a problem if he gets hurt, but you could say that about most teams when their starting quarterback is injured. Penn State goes as Hackenberg goes. Even if that isn’t always fair, he’s the guy to make up for Penn State’s other issues. Just as long as he has the time to do it.
Penn State men’s volleyball squad remains unbeaten By TREY COCHRAN correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State men’s volleyball team eluded a 2-1 deficit in its March 28 game to seal a weekend sweep and secure an eighth straight victory. The No. 6 Nittany Lions started off the weekend series against the Princeton Tigers a little slow, but eventually found their way in the match. Although Penn State took the first set in a decisive 25-19 win, they posted their lowest hitting percentage of the night. “It took us a while to get used to their serves and our passing wasn’t as good as it normally is and that makes it difficult to run a good offense,” said Senior Aaron Russell. In the final two sets of the night, errors became a prevalent issue on one side of the court. Princeton amassed a total of 28 service errors in the match. The bulk of errors by the orange lead to lower game stats for the Nittany Lions. In set two, Penn State’s hitting percentage went through ceiling as they posted 10 kills on 11 attempts for a .818 team percentage in the set. “We were patient until about the end of game two, then it seemed like we wanted to play our rhythm,” said Penn State head coach Mark Pavlik. Penn State closed off the Tigers in the third set to snag a 3-0 victory. The win is the Nittany Lions seventh in a row and fifth in straight sets. “I think a lot of our turn came in practice, we just wanted to make a statement that we were going to work our butts of every single day of practice,” said Russell. “I guess tonight wasn’t the
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THE PENN STATE men’s volleyball squad, shown here against Ohio State, took down Princeton over the weekend to remain undefeated. The Nittany Lions won their seventh straight. best example of that but last week was great examples of how we were working.” Despite an easy win thanks to the large amount of errors by the Tigers, Penn State still had far from a perfect game. “I don’t think we particularly blocked well, I don’t think we played defense particularly well, but I thought we served the heck out of the ball,” said Pavlik.
Penn State only had eight service errors and six aces on the night. Game two, against the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) on Saturday, March 28, brought troubles for a very confident Nittany Lion squad. “The first half of the match they served the ball very well and after having a night when we didn’t have to pass very many
serves, to come in here tonight, it was a different kind of serving we saw,” said Pavlik. Other then T.J. Jurko’s typical spin-serve, Penn State received multiple types of servers from the Highlanders. In a set decided by match points NJIT jumped to an unexpected 1-0 lead behind the hand of Jurko, who collected seven kills. The Highlanders amassed
a game-high in kills in a set in set one with 18 total. Penn State rallied back for critical 25-15 win in set two with a great team effort. However, NJIT was not done giving Penn State a hard time when they picked up their blocking and took set three 25-23. Penn State faced a lot of hands at the net against the Highlanders, being blocked 12.5 times throughout the match. “Last night (Princeton) also had the bigger block, so it’s a little bit weird sometimes when you don’t have the big block in front of you where you don’t have to aim as high when you’re trying to swing,” said Russell. Being a set away from losing their winning streak, the Nittany Lions’ play picked up tremendously. Penn State powered through the set four, compiled 10 team kills to force a fifth set. In the deciding set, NJIT played the Nittany Lions hard, but it was the desperation and determination of the men in blue as Penn State stretched their winning streak to eight. “From the later part of game three on, I thought we played well,” said Pavlik. “Tonight’s match was a great show of resiliency, coming of a pretty emotion and intense match versus Princeton.” The Nittany Lions are now 6-0 in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EVIA) after defeating both of their conference opponents this weekend. Freshman, Jalen Penrose had a standout weekend as he posted 31 kills in total and held a .571 hitting percentage in game one. Penn State travels to George Mason on Saturday, April 4, for a crucial EIVA game against the No. 24 Patriots.
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April 2-8, 2015
Bald Eagle Area softball squad has unfinished business By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINGATE — A closer look at the 2015 Bald Eagle Area High School softball squad: Head coach — Curt Heverly, second season. 2014 record — 22-5. Mountain Legue champs, District 6 champs, PIAA Class AA state runner-up. Key losses — Makenna Dyke and Megan Peters. Key returnees — 13 returning letter winners including seniors Haley Giedroc, Marissa Tobias, McKenzie Proctor and juniors Morgan Peters, Mikala Smith and Logan Fischer. Outlook — It was quite a ride for the BEA softball team in 2014. The Lady Eagles recorded a record of 22-5 and along the way picked up the Mountain League championship, the District 6 championship, and the PIAA state, AA softball runner-up trophy. Their 7-3 win over arch-rival Philipsburg-Osceola in front of an sellout crowd at Penn State in the state semifinal was a game for the ages. Now it’s 2015, however, and the Eagles are, like everyone else, putting things together for a new season. The biggest loss through graduation from last season was pitcher Makenna Dyke, who threw virtually every inning in the Eagles’ run through the playoffs. Center fielder Megan Peters also graduated, but it’s not only their talent and innings that have to be replaced. “Most importantly,” head coach Curt Heverly said, “we have to replace their leadership qualities.” Don’t feel too bad for BEA, though, because Dyke and Peters were the only two players lost, and there are 13 letter winners returning from last year’s team. That group includes three seniors (Haley Giedroc, Marissa Tobias, and McKenzie Proctor), seven juniors, and five sophomores. BEA’s roster also includes eight freshmen “newcomers” who will be vying for spots on the team. Those returning players represent the heart of the BEA offense. Giedroc, Tobias, Proctor, Mikala Smith, Logan
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THE BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL softball team returns 13 letter winners for the 2015 season. Front row, from left, Dallis Dillon, Skyler Woodward, Marissa Tobias, Mariah Ballock, Moreta Dyke and Morgan Nyman. Back row, Haley Giedroc, Logan Fischer, Olivia Andrews, Mackenzie Proctor, Sidney Shultz, Morgan Peters and Mikala Smith. Fischer, and Olivia Andrews were all major contributers for the Eagles, and all are returning with lots of playoff experience on their resume. “We are a young team,” Heverly said, “which gained some valuable experience last year throughout the year,
and we have been improving with each practice.” Circle these dates — at Clearfield (Tuesday, April 7); at Williamsport (Thursday, April 9); vs. Tyrone (Friday, April 10), at Bellefonte (Monday, April 13), at Westmont Hilltop (Tuesday, April 14).
Bellefonte Area High School softball team enters new era By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2015 Bellefonte Area High School softball team: Coach — Fred Caldwell, first season. Key losses — Vanessa Cooper, Erin Pugh and Olivia Ripka. Returning letter winners — Jenna Ault, Tara Baney, Rachael Bernier, Angela Capparelle, Stevi Confer, Jessica Fishburn, Elizabeth Linn and Sarah Menna. Strengths — Leadership and work ethic. Concerns — Adjusting to a new coaching staff.
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THE BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL softball team returns eight letter winners for the 2015 season. From left, Jenna Ault, Tara Baney, Elizabeth Linn, Jessica Fishburn, Stevi Confer, Rachael Bernier and Sarah Menna. Missing from photo: Angela Capparelle.
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Red Raiders set their sights on a new season By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the Bellefonte Area High School girls’ track and field squad: Head coach — Seth Miller, seventh season. Assistant coaches — Dave Schaub, Bob Chandler, Randy Kochik, Chris Freidhoff, Chris Cipro, Bob Bloom, Lauren King, Kim Gasper and Kyle Wintersteen. 2014 record — 5-2 Mountain League, 6-6 overall. Key losses — Cassandra Book, Alexis Franks, Morgan Mills, Kaitlyn Womer, Kaitlin Rogers and Lydia Musser. Returning letterwinners — Brooke Shirey, Rachel White, Kaitlyn Devore, Sara Caldana, Jessica Book, Anya Hoaglund, Olivia Spratt, Sadie Woodring, Erinn Cavanaugh, Madison Marucci and Samantha McCarthy. Key newcomers — Morgan Brooks, Kelsie Richner, Andrea Linn, Lindsay Knupp, Amelia Walker, Gabbie Pighetti, Lindsay Knupp, Breanna McDaniel, Alison Spratt and Cassandra Vogel Notes and items of interest about season — Team placed third in Mountain League last year in both the regular season as well as the championship meet, which was the best season for the girls in at least six seasons. According to Miller, he “expects the team to once again be one of the top teams in the league and potentially be battling for a league championship.”
Key people for sprints — Rachel White, Erinn Cavanaugh, Emma Mills, Jordyn Mihalik, Morgan Brooks, Breanna McDaniel and Cassandra Vogel. Key people for middle/long distance — Anya Hoaglund, Erin Lemons, Madeline Durn, Jessica Book and Samantha McCarthy. Key people for hurdles — Olivia Spratt, Amelia Walker and Andrea Linn. Key people for jumps — Olivia Spratt, Rachel White, Emma Mills, Brooke Shirey and Summer Shirey. Key people for throws — Sadie Woodring, Madison Marucci and Gabbie Pighetti. Key people for pole vault — Aubrey Kuhn, Kelsie Richner and Marisa Cameron. Strengths — According to Miller, the team will be strong in distance, high jump, hurdles and throws. Concerns — Sprints and pole vault. Outlook — Miller is expecting the youngsters to step up. “(I’m) looking forward to seeing the freshman contribute as they are the first group to have two years of competition on the junior high team,” he said. There is plenty of experience back for the Red Raiders, though. Brooke Shirey returns as Mountain League All-Star and Champion in triple jump; Anya Hoaglund set the school record in the 3,200-meter run last year at the District 6 Championships, placing third. According to Miller, the Red Raiders should be competitive throughout the sea-
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THE BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL girls’ track and field team returns 11 letter winners for the 2015 season. Front row, from left, Samantha McCarthy, Anya Hoaglund, Katie Devore, Madison Marucci and Brooke Shirey. Back row, from left, Sara Caldanna, Olivia Spratt, Erinn Cavanaugh, Rachel White, Sadie Woodring and Jess Book. son in all distance events. “Olivia Spratt had a nice indoor season with performances in high jump of 5-0 and 4-10,” Miller said. Circle these dates — at Penns Valley with Clearfield (Wednesday, April 8); at
LHU Invite (Saturday, April 25); at Mountain League Championship (Wednesday, May 6); at District 6 Championships at Altoona (Thursday, May 14); at PIAA State Championships at Shippensburg (May 2324).
Mounties look to bounce back from sub-.500 year By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — A closer look at the 2015 Philipsburg-Osceola High School baseball team: Head coach — Doug Sankey, 18th season. 2014 Record — 5-14
Key losses — Caleb Pepperday, Aaron Mason, Curt Matsko, Nick Gray, Travis Arnold and Johnny Harpster. Returning letter winners — Mitch Winters, Tanner Lamb, Tanner Wilson, Derek Shaw, Logan Williamson. Outlook — Philipsburg-Osceola head coach Doug Sankey’s Mounties had their second losing season in a row in 2014, after
15 straight winning campaigns. And with a long list of graduating lettermen, including Nick Gray, Caleb Pepperday, Aaron Mason and Curtis Matsko, there wouldn’t appear to be much optimism about breaking that streak in 2015.
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Soccer sign-ups being held STATE COLLEGE — Penn United Soccer has opened registration for all of its spring programs for children ages 5 years and older. Programs are for boys and girls of all skill levels and ages. For more information, visit www.pusasoccer.org.
Lacrosse players sought BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte lacrosse program welcomes all students in grades six through 12 who live in the Bellefonte Area School District to play lacrosse this season. The coaches for the 2015 season are Mike Moyer, boys in grades nine to 12 and Ed Gannon, grades six to eight. All coaches can be reached via email at bellefontelacrosseprogram@gmail.com.
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THE BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL boys’ track and field team returns six letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, from left, are Ethan Diefenbach, Matt Dabiero, Bryce Steiner, Josiah Stickles and Matt Feldman. Missing from photo: Michael O’Donnell.
Bellefonte boys’ track and field squad looks for improvement By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2015 Bellefonte Area High School boys’ track and field squad: Head coach — Seth Miller, seventh season Assistant coaches — Dave Schaub, Bob Chandler, Randy Kochik, Chris Freidhoff, Chris Cipro, Bob Bloom, Lauren King, Kim Gasper and Kyle Wintersteen 2014 Record — 4-3 Mountain League, 4-8 overall Key losses — Mitchell Grasser, Matt Querns, Brett Finley, Josh Cetnar, Daniel Tanney and Zach Dann Returning letter winners — Matt Dabiero, Ethan Diefenbach, Matt Feldman, Josiah Stickles, Michael O’Donnell and Bryce Steiner Key newcomers — Zach Kaltenbach, Ian Marshall, Patrick Johnsonbaugh, Dalton Confer, Cole Hovis and Ryan Houser Notes and items of interest about season — Team returns a core mid-distance/distance group led by cross country state qualifier Matt Dabiero. “We are young in the throws with the exception of Matt Feldman, who was a league All-Star in javelin last year,” Miller said. “If we, as coaches, can get the athletes in the right events, I think we can be very successful as a team and maybe surprise some members of the league and district.” Key people for sprints — Ian Marshall and Cole Hovis Key people for middle/long distance — Matt Dabiero, Josiah Stickles, Michael O’Donnell and Ethan Diefenbach
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State College looks to continue winning ways By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the 2015 State College Area High School baseball team: Head coach — Bill Tussey, 12th season. 2014 record — 16-6, District 6 champions. Lost in PIAA tournament to Red Land. Key losses — Nick Raquet, Calvin Sichler, Derek Van Horn, Alec Lose, Jonathan Berg, Keith LeBarron and Ken Craig. Key returnees — Caleb Walls (outfield), Chris Adams (shortstop), Tyler Hall (second base), Brandon Raquet (outfield), Kyle Peterson (pitcher), and Bailey Ishler (pitcher) and Sam Plafcan (catcher). Outlook — The State College Little Lion baseball team won the last two District 6 championships, but after a 16-6 campaign last year, State High lost early in the state playoffs to Red Land. That team began as a young one, but it improved as the season progressed and had a strong finish. As the 2015 season begins, the Little Lions are not so young and will begin the season with a wealth of experience from last year. State College returns 12 lettermen from last season, and there is a definite feeling of optimism surrounding the team. Mounties, from page 21 There are also newcomers like Isaac Knepp, Ryan Kost, Kevin Croyle, Cam Domblisky, Isaac Rowles and Lucas Fetters. “What’s hurt us the last two seasons has been injuries,” Sankey said. “It’s like this throughout the country — arm care. Two years ago we lost Mark Curtis, who was All-State, and that just sunk us. Last year, Isaac Knepp didn’t pitch all year, and Caleb Pepperday was out most of the year. “So we are not as deep as deep as we used to be, and like everybody else, the key for us will be staying healthy. We do have
“We’re feeling very positive about this year,” head coach Bill Tussey said. “We have 12 lettermen back, including five fielding starters and all of our pitching with the exception of (Nick) Raquet and (Keith) LeBarron. So we’re feeling positive about this group.” The returning fielders include center fielder Caleb Walls, second baseman Tyler Hall, catcher Sam Plafcan, third baseman Chris Boal, and shortstop Chris Adams. Harrison Walls, Brandon Raquet, Tucker Triebold, and Ben Shawley. On the mound, starters Kyle Peterson and Bailey Ishler return, along with Brett Graham, Oliver Dailey, Tristan Ballenger, and Triebold. The Little Lions have already successfully began their season with a 7-2 win over Red Land. With no outside practice time to speak of, State High’s experience came through, just as Tussey hopes it will throughout the season. “They (the team) are experienced,” he said, “and they were successful last season, winning the District 6 championship. Our division (in the Mid-Penn) is just so tough, but if the pitchers get consistent, throw strikes, and we get confidence in our defense, we’ll scratch out some runs.”
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more depth this year than we had the last two.” That depth could show itself on the mound for P-O. Tanner Lamb, Mitch Winters, Knepp, Logan Williamson, Domblisky, and Josh Earnest are all options for the Mounties on the hill. “We have Lamb, and Mitch Winters, who was our pitching award winner last year, and they are both seniors. Kepp is a junior, and Williamson is our shortstop, but he’s also a good pitcher. We don’t use him as much because we lose a little defensively when he pitches. “If we have one of those weeks where we have four or five games, we’ll see what they all have.”
Otherwise, three-year starter Derek Shaw will be behind the plate, and he will be, according to Sankey, “One of our key guys.” Knapp will play first base, Tanner Wilson, a senior, will be at second base, and Winters will play third. Lamb, Levi Hughes, Lucas Fetters, and Kevin Croyle will see most of the time in the outfield. “Overall, our pitching needs to improve over last year,” Sankey said. “Some guys really struggled (last year), but they’re back and they’re a year older. It makes a difference; they’re more mature, stronger physically, they’ve had the summer. They have stronger leadership skills.”
So if his players can avoid the injury bug, Sankey is upbeat overall about their chances in the new season. “I really like this team,” he said. “You can get a vibe, a sense of how things are going to be. The kids work hard; the older guys are helping the younger guys, and the younger guys are pretty talented. “Wins and losses, obviously you’d like to win, but it makes my job enjoyable when the kids put into it what they are. So far, so good.” Circle these dates — vs. Bellefonte (Thursday, April 2); vs. Clearfield (Tuesday, April 14); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Tuesday, April 21); vs. Penns Valley (Thursday, April 23); vs. St. Joe’s (Tuesday, May 5).
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State College fourth-grader cast in ‘Camelot’ UNIVERSITY PARK — Parker Hanawalt, a fourth-grader at Radio Park Elementary School in State College, has been cast as Tom of Warwick in the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presentation of the national tour of Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot.” The show comes to Eisenhower Auditorium for one performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20. The 10-year-old Hanawalt, who moved to State College a little more than a year ago, was previously involved in Harrisburg’s Gamut Theatre, where he took classes and performed roles in three shows. Hanawalt portrayed the Fool in Nittany Valley Shakespeare Company’s youth production of “Little Lear” last summer, and he performed in Fuse Productions’ “Scrooge!” at the State Theatre in December. He also participates in State College’s Singing Onstage, where he has performed in “Seussical” and is rehearsing for “Guys and Dolls.” Tom of Warwick, a young boy who wants to fight for what is right, is destined to become a knight. He gives King Arthur hope for the future.
“I think Tom of Warwick is adventurous, brave and passionate about being a knight one day,” said Hanawalt, who in his spare time enjoys drawing, playing the saxophone and taking Parkour classes. “I feel happy, special and very lucky to have PARKER this experience.” HANAWALT The Center for the Performing Arts worked with Richard Biever — a State College theater teacher, director and producer — to audition young actors for the part. Three video auditions were submitted to Mark Minnick, the production’s associate producer for casting. “All three boys did a very nice job and would be great,” Minnick said. “I feel that Parker Hanawalt will bring a wonderful look and quality to the final scene of the production and will be quite charming as Tom.” The national tour of “Camelot” reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guene-
vere and Sir Lancelot. Broadway’s sweeping tale of passion, pageantry and betrayal — a winner for four Tony Awards — has never been more enthralling than in this new production. Intimate and fresh, the celebrated “Camelot” score includes “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” and the title song. Featuring a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, “Camelot” is based on the King Arthur legend adapted from the T. H. White novel “The Once and Future King.” Michael McFadden directs this new production, which features scenic design by Kevin Depinet, lighting design by Mike Baldassari and sound design by Craig Cassidy. Taught well by Merlin, Arthur rules the kingdom of Camelot with new ideals. Along with his beautiful new queen, Guenevere, he brings peace to a troubled land. The addition of the dashing Lancelot to the Knights of the Round Table, though, sparks one of the most fabled love triangles of all time. Mordred, Arthur’s illegitimate son, realizes what’s happening among his father, the queen and Lancelot. Seeing a kingdom
in chaos, he attempts to destroy all that is Camelot. The original 1960 production ran on Broadway for 873 performances and spawned several revivals, foreign productions and a 1967 film that won three Academy Awards. The original Broadway cast recording was America’s best-selling album for 60 weeks. The 2014–15 “Camelot” tour of North America is produced by Phoenix Entertainment by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library Inc. Tickets are available online at www.cpa. psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.
Registration now open for digital aesthetics program UNIVERSITY PARK — “Digital Aesthetics, Art, Life and Museums,” a conversation with Metropolitan Museum of Art digital asset specialist Neal Stimler and some of Penn State’s most progressive thinkers in this field, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library on the University Park campus. The event also can be viewed online. Registration is required. Stimler will be joined by Penn State’s William Doan (theatre and women’s studies), Larry Ragan (Center for Online Innovation in Learning), Rose Cameron (Penn State Online and Outreach), Dana Carlisle Kletchka (Palmer Museum, iBeacon Project), Chris Long (College of the Liberal Arts), James O’Sullivan (College of the Liberal Arts and Publishing and Curation Services), S. Shyam Sundar (Media Effects Research Lab, communications) and Andrew Schulz (College of Arts and Architecture). They will speak on a variety of topics, including digital aesthetics and the sense of being in a digital and physical world. They will also discuss where digital technology and a life of awareness, beauty and humanity intersect. Working in the digital media department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Stimler forecasts digital trends, leads digitization efforts and manages special digital media initiatives. He regularly advocates for digital humanities and holds a deep commitment to strengthening digital preservation in museums and encouraging museums to open access to their col-
lections for use by the public. Stimler has been a social media curator for a number of conferences, including Museums and the Web, The Museum Computer Network and THATCamp. He was a #ifihadglass winner and one of the first Google Glass Explorers in the cultural heritage and museum sectors. The use of personal mobile devices is highly encouraged. A question and answer session will be conducted via the live audience as well as on Twitter and Instagram, using #psuda. More information is online. If you have questions about the physical access provided for this event, contact Patricia Doroschenko (pxd12@psu.edu/ 814-867-4893) in advance of your visit. Stimler also will conduct a two-part workshop as part of his visit to Penn State. “From Prints to Pixels: Looking and Living in the Age of Digital Aesthetics” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium, Gallery and the Drs. Albert and Lorraine Kligman Print and Drawing Study Room, Palmer Museum of Art. It will focus on looking and living in the age of digital aesthetics viewed through an examination of fine prints, modes of communication and visual information. Registration is required. Gary Chinn, director of the e-Learning Institute, will first host lightning talks by Stimler, Patrick McGrady (Palmer Museum), Henry Pisciotta (Arts and Humanities Library) and Andrew Schulz (arts and architecture). This will be followed by an in-
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“DIGITAL AESTHETICS, ART, LIFE AND MUSEUMS,” a conversation with Metropolitan Museum of Art digital asset specialist Neal Stimler, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 6 in Foster Auditorium. depth historical critique of Plate 29 from Goya’s “Los Caprichos,” that involves the museum exhibition as well as viewing the artwork on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearable technologies. A question and answer session will be conducted with the live audience and on Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtag #palmerprintspixels.
College of Nursing presents ‘The American Nurse’ documentary April 11 STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State College of Nursing is sponsoring a special public screening of the documentary film “The American Nurse” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Released in May 2014, “The American Nurse” is one component of a two-year project that also includes an awardwinning book and a series of interviews with nurses across the United States. The project aims to elevate the voice of nurses by capturing their personal stories though photography, film and narrative. Together, they aim to inspire audiences to think about and appreciate nurses in a way that they may never have before. The film follows five nurses featured in the book, along with their patients: Tonia Faust with maximum-security
prison inmates, Jason Short with home health patients in Appalachia, Brian McMillion with soldiers returning from war, Naomi Cross with mothers giving birth, and Sister Stephen with nursing home patients at the end of life. Through their diverse experiences, the film explores some of the biggest issues facing America — aging, war, poverty and prisons — through the work and lives of nurses, and examines how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. There is no admission charge, but reserved seating is required due to limited space. More information and a link to the registration site can be found at www.nursing.psu.edu/american-nurse. Registered nurses who attend the screening will have the option to earn credit for continuing education. For more information, call (814) 867-5534 or email sxd182@psu.edu.
For more questions about the physical access provided, contact Dana Carlisle Kletchka at dck10@psu.edu or (814) 8639188, in advance of your visit. Both events are co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Architecture, Outreach and Online Education, the Center for Online Innovation in Learning and the University Libraries.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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WPSX-TV STAFF MEMBERS, working as part of Penn State Continuing Education’s Division of Broadcasting, pose for a photograph in 1966, the year after the station went on air for the first time. The station, now known as WPSU Penn State, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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NEW YORK CITY’S Theatreworks USA performance of “The Lightning Thief,” a musical adaptation of the first book in the popular “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series, will hit the stage April 12 at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium.
Theatreworks USA brings ‘The Lightning Thief’ to Eisenhower UNIVERSITY PARK — New York City’s Theatreworks USA performs “The Lightning Thief,” a musical adaptation of the first book in Rick Riordan’s popular “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series, at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of school — again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. Worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’ master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Percy has 10 days to find and return Zeus’ stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, he’ll have to do more than catch the true thief. He must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of be-
trayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Theatreworks USA creates, produces and provides access to professional theater for children and families nationwide. Since its creation in 1961, the company has performed for more than 90 million people in productions that have toured to 49 states and Canada. Purchase tickets online at www.cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.
STATE COLLEGE — Students are invited to sign up now for the free Sounds Rock Group Program at The Attic of The State Theatre. There will be weekly sessions on Wednesday’s through May 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., with a finale performance at 8 p.m. Friday, May 8. Matt Price, local music teacher, musician and Sounds sound technician, will teach a group of six to eight students the skills needed to perform together as a band. Sounds is able to offer Rock Group for free due to generous community donations and a grant award from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. To be eligible for Sounds Rock Group, you must be between ages 12 and 17, have some prior experience playing an instrument or singing, and be able to attend all six weekly sessions, as well as the finale. Electric, acoustic and bass guitars, a mandolin, a keyboard and a drum set will be available for participants. Preference will be given to applicants with less group performance experience and limited financial resources. In the program, participants will learn methods and techniques to help increase their skills and confidence as musicians. Classes will focus on teaching students the skills needed to learn songs based on arrangement analysis, short-hand chart reading and writing, ear training and listening skills, improvisation concepts, and learning about how each member of the band contributes to a rock group sound. This is a great opportunity for a variety of instruments, genres and experience levels to come together and develop their professional skills that pertain to the modern music industry. The program’s instructor, Price, is a State College native. He started playing drums when he was 8 years old and has been performing with bands since eighth grade. In 2009, he graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in professional music and a focus in performance and music business entrepreneurship. Upon graduation, Price began giving private lessons at Robert M. Sides, initiated the first RMS summer Rock Camp, helped instruct the Youth Jazz Experience at RMS, and coordinated group lessons and student recitals. Since 2010, Price has also been working at Centre Learning Community Charter School. At CLC, he teaches group music classes and private lessons, coordinates a contemporary music program and organizes CLC-sponsored concerts for youth. He also practices and performs with State College bands The Perkolators and Dopplerpoppins and acts as lead sound and stage technician for Sounds nonprofit music events. For more information, email or call Misha Cleveland at misha@soundshv.org or (814) 933-6731.
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. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to
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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. Meeting — The Calvary Church will host a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250 University Drive, State College. For more information, visit www.liferecoverystatecollege.com. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church will host a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. For more information, visit www.liferecoverystatecollege.com. Safety Checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at their Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Show — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County will host “Cartoon Art: Drawing on Imagination,” Sunday, April 5, through Sunday, April 26, at 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fri-
days through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — “Jazz Riffs: Breaking Boundaries and Crossing Borders,” will be on display through Sunday, April 12, in the Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library, on the campus of Penn State. Exhibit — “Hidden Mother,” curated by Laura Larson, will be on display through Sunday, April 26, at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Several parts of the exhibition will be shown Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Call (814) 865-7672 or visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Michele Randall will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Sieg Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of paintings by Anne Kenyon and Theresa Crowley Spitler will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Tea Room Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
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aPril 2-8, 2015 What’s Happening, from page 26 Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace. org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days” for children from noon to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Seminar — Research Unplugged will present “Love, American Style: The Evolution of Courtship and Dating” with Beth Montemurro, an associate professor of sociology, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Book Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host an “Elementary Explorers” book club from 3 to 5 p.m. at 211 S. Allen St., State College. Discover new interests, play with science, race BeeBots, design an art box, master a Lego challenge and more. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host a Type 1 diabetes support group for children and families from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, call Hayley Wayhe at (814) 777-4664 or contact hayley. wayhe@mountnittany.org.
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Event — State College Area High School will host a Kid Mania Rally from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. For more information, call Chris Smith at (814) 482-8300 or visit www. cefcentrecounty.org. Blood Drive — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Nittany Health in Conference Rooms 1 and 2, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. To make an appointment, call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www. redcrossblood.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days” for children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Event — State College Friends School will be hosting a Town & Gown Ballroom Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1900 University Drive, State College.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host an open Board Gaming Meetup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Event — The State College Elks will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. at the Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. For more information, contact Chris Carver at cccarver@gmail.com. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre
The CenTre CounTy gazeTTe Region Library presents “Saturday Stories Alive” at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at 211 S. Allen St., State College. The event will be a half hour of stories, fingerplays and hands-on activities. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org. Event — There will be a community Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. at Talleyrand Park, West High Street in Bellefonte. Egg pickup will begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call (814) 574-3240 or contact djs12@psu.edu. Activity — A chess club for all ages will meet to do arts and crafts and play games from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. at Orchard Park, on the corner of Bayberry Drive and Blue Course Drive, State College. For more information, contact Beth Lee at blee@crcog.net or CRPR at (814) 231-3071, or visit www.crpr.org. Family Activity — Participate in the “Block Party,” family fun with blocks and Legos, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Playing with blocks can help support children’s development in many areas. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Event — “Strike Out Cancer!” will take place at 7 p.m. at the Northland Bowl and Recreation Center, 1521 Martin St., State College. The event will support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which benefits pediatric cancer. For ticket information, call (814) 954-2016 or visit www.alex slemonade2015.weebly.com. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 6
Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days” for children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Knitting Club — A knitting club will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call (814) 235-7816 or contact the Schlow’s reference desk staff at refdesk@schlowlibrary.com. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host a breast cancer support group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor conference rooms at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Angelique Cygan at (814) 231-6870 or angelique. cygan@mountnittany.org. Class — Attend a creative art and journaling class at 6 p.m. at Kalina’s Studio in Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Center, 111 S. Spring St., Suite 8, Bellefonte. Create mixed-media art while honing creative writing, painting and other artistic skills. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
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erate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org. Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Howard. Class — Mount Nittany Health will host “A Joint Venture,” a free class on hip and knee replacements, from 11 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 1, 2 or 3 through Entrance A at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mount nittany.org or (814) 278-4810. Classes — The Bellefonte Faith Centre and Penn State Nutrition Links will be hosting nutrition and cooking classes from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bellefonte Food Bank, 131 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-4897. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club — Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Meeting — Bellefonte Aglo welcomes Patricia Speerstra at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary at Living Hope Alliance Church, 321 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Refreshements will be served at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Speerstra will minister on “The Gentleness of Father God.” Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State
Page 27 College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.my discoveryspace.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Book Club — Join the “Elementary Explorers” book club from 3 to 5 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Talk about favorite books, authors and characters with other kids. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Support Group — Mount Nittany Health will host a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 through Entrance E at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Amy Leffard at aleffard@moutnittany.org or call (814) 231-7095. Support Group — Mount Nittany Health and HEART (Helping Empty Arms Recover Together) will sponsor a fertility issues and loss support group from 6 to 8 p.m. at Choices, 2214 N. Atherton St., Upper Level, State College. Email info@ heartofcpa.org or visit www.heartofcpa. org. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Group Meeting — Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the “Eight Recovery Principles,” with a 12-step approach to help members cope with life’s troubles. Visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711. Meeting — The Women’s Welcome Club will meet for its annual tea at 7 p.m. at 1865 Waddle Road, State College. For more information, contact wwcmembership@ gmail.com. Performance — Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. For ticket information, call (814) 863-0255 or visit www.cpa.psu.edu. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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Local hotel honored with multiple awards STATE COLLEGE — Country Inn and Suites By Carlson, 1155 Benner Pike, was presented with the 2014 Country Inns and Suites By Carlson President’s Award, Be Our Guest Award and the General Manager of the Year Award. The President’s Award recognizes the top performing hotels within the brand. The Be Our Guest Award is presented to the hotels with the highest guest satisfaction ratings, and the General Manager of the Year Award is the top honor for outstanding leadership. Scott Meyer, senior vice president for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, presented the awards to Dipi Sawhney, general manager of the State College location. “It is a proud moment for all of us to have our staff be nationally recognized for all their hard work and dedication. It is truly a team effort to constantly exceed our guests’ expectations,” said Sawhney. Country Inns & Suites offers a consistent and comfortable hospitality experience and features that are attractive to business travelers. Distinctive product and service innovations, such as the “Be Our Guest” employee training program, have generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction. For more information, visit www.countryinns.com/ statecollegepa.
COUNTRY INN AND SUITES of State College recently captured several awards. Pictured, from left, are sales manager Ashley Hardison, general manager Dipi Sawhney and assistant manager Patty Mandell.
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PSU Smeal, World Campus to offer new graduate certificate By ANDY ELDER
sional master’s programs at Smeal and clinical professor of management information systems. “Professionals who understand how to apply data analysis techniques to solve both routine and strategic business problems will be well positioned for the future.” The graduate certificate in business analytics consists of three required online courses, each of which is offered during one semester of each academic year. By taking the three courses in sequential order, beginning in the fall, students can complete the required coursework within a year. Courses in the program will be taught by Smeal faculty who have extensive experience teaching in online education environments for professional-level students, including John M. Jordan, clinical professor of supply chain and information systems; Arvind Rangaswamy, Anchel Professor of Marketing; Terry Harrison, professor of supply chain and information systems; and Earl P. Strong, executive education professor in business.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Business professionals interested in enhancing their data analysis skills can apply for fall 2015 enrollment in a new nine-credit online graduate certificate program offered by the Penn State Smeal College of Business in partnership with Penn State World Campus. The graduate certificate in business analytics is designed to prepare working students to explore and analyze large data sets to support data-driven business decisions. The program covers the entire life cycle of data and analytics decision making, using the descriptive (What happened?), prescriptive (What will happen?) and predictive (What should happen?) framework. “Data-driven decisions are shaping strategies in corporate, government and non-for-profit organizations around the globe,” said Brian Cameron, associate dean for profes-
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During the 10 year draw period of the TimeLine, this loan allows the APR on all or portions of your outstanding loan balance (a “Unit”) to be locked. You may have up to a maximum of 3 Units at any one time. The maximum repayment term for a Unit is 15 years. The terms do not change until the Unit balance is paid in full. Fixed rate options are the fully indexed APR plus .50% for terms of 36 months; the fully indexed APR plus 1.00% for terms of 37-60 months; the fully indexed APR plus 1.50% for 61-96 months; the fully indexed APR plus 2.00% for 97120 months; and the fully indexed APR plus 2.50% for 121-180 months. Different margins are used to determine the fully indexed APR based on the applicant(s) credit score (s) and the loan amount when the TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit is opened. There is a lock in fee of $50 each time you lock in a Unit. During the TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit draw period, payments reducing the principal balance on any portion of the balance, including Units become available by increasing the credit available on your TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit. You should consult a tax advisor for the tax deductibility of this loan. All TimeLine loans are subject to credit approval.
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Energy showcase to help Pa. businesses achieve sustainability UNIVERSITY PARK — Pennsylvania businesses interested in cutting costs and operating in more environmentally friendly ways can find solutions during the Pennsylvania Strategic Energy Management Showcase, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College. The U.S. Department of Energy, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and manufacturers from across the commonwealth will present in-
formation about ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance. The conference is organized by the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program at Penn State. One of the presenters, General Dynamics — a defense contractor located in Scranton —worked with PennTAP to implement both programs and reported saving nearly $1 million in energy costs annually. “SEP helps to track and prove, with-
out a doubt, payback of projects,” said Joe Chup, a senior plant engineer with General Dynamics. “Government funders are now more comfortable with reported results.” The forum is an opportunity for companies to meet with DOE and DEP representatives and talk to colleagues about their experiences with each system. “By showcasing two companies in Pennsylvania that are SEP-certified, and other Pennsylvania manufacturers that are
on track to be certified, we hope to create awareness and educate other manufacturers on how they can benefit from energy management systems,” said PennTAP team lead Denise Bechdel. For more information about the Pennsylvania Strategic Energy Management Showcase, visit www.penntap.psu.edu/ services/energy/pa-sem-showcase. The showcase is made available, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program.
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 09- 13, 2015 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Nancy E. Betz estate, Mildred L. Fetzer coexecutrix and Michelle Steiger co-executrix to Barbara J. Bair and Bonnie J. Rossman, 987 Tanney St., Bellefonte, $150,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
BXAL Inc. to Independence Place Homeowners Association, Independence Avenue, State College, $1. William B. Grab and Kathleen P. Grab to John B. Smeltzer and Susan M. Smeltzer, 184 Birchtree Court, State College, $180,000. Barry K. Kroeker and Susan L. Kroeker to Thomas A. Stoy and Shelby J. Stoy, 173 Creekside Drive, State College, $208,500. Eric J. Porterfield to Wilhelm J. Kogelmann IV, 701 Elmwood St., State College, $185,000. Kerry Gayle Wiessmann & trustee and Gabrielle Wiessmann to Kerry Gayle Wiessmann, Gabrielle Wiessmann and Hana Wiessmann by custodian, 156 Limerock Terrace, State College, $1.
Richie executor to Benedict A. Richie, 274 Deepwood Drive, State College, $1. Berks Homes LLC to James L. Wade and Linda Vanessa Wade, 138 Rushcliffe St., State College, $344,022. Circleville Road Partners C. LP to Berks Homes LLC, 150 Rushcliffe St., State College, $29,700. Merle L. Eyer to Merle L. Eyer and Melanie A. Melius, 734 S. Nixon Road, Pine Grove Mills, $1. Ronald W. Kauffman, Bonnie D. Kauffman and Bonita D. Kauffman to Ronald W. Kauffman and Bonita Kauffman, 297 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $1. Carol L. Packard to Richard J. Burkett and Sepideh Kashani, 231 Treetops Drive, State College, $133,000. Aaron T. Roan to David C. Gibbons and Laura A. Gibbons, 170 Treetops Drive, State College, $95,000. S&A Homes Inc. to Adam J. Delozier and Ali M. Delozier, 150 Red Willow Road, State College, $355,925.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Michael A. Glasgow by trustee and Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County to Wesley A. Miller and Donna J. Miller, Water Street, Spring Mills, $1,000. Michael A. Glasgow by trustee and Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County to Wesley A. Miller and Donna J. Miller, 125 Water St., Spring Mills, $21,000.
Christopher K. Chronister and Katie Ann Acierno to Keith M. Chronister, Buckridge Road, Howard, $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
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Charles Berry and Elizabeth Berry to 3606 Atherton Partnership, 3606 S. Atherton St., State College, $260,000. Rockey Ridge Partnership to Steven M. Bodner and Gwen M. Bodner, 141 Derek Drive, State College, $80,000. TOA PA IV LP to Annette Callahan, 193 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $308,394.66. TOA PA IV LP to David Kaduke and Beverly A. Kaduke, 242 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $433,072.37.
Scott P. Balboni to Teague Willits-Kelley and Billie S. Willits, 140 Lone Pine Road, Port Matilda, $475,000. Frederick R. Battaglia, Sara Beth M. Battaglia and Sarabeth M. Battaglia to Sara Beth M. Battaglia, 90 Lutz Lane, Port Matilda, $1. Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania to Trubuild
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Dallas K. Lykens estate and Betsy E. Lykens administratrix to Buck M. Gates, 104 W. Plank Road, Port Matilda, $87,000.
Tina M. Spaulding by trustee and Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County to David M. Shultz and Jerie Lynn Shultz, 158 E. Dowdy Hole Road, Howard, $9,000.
Roger F. Snyder and Janice B. Snyder to Christopher R. Snyder, 144 Grow Lane, Centre Hall, $1.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Jennifer L. Primeau by trustee and Tax Claim Bureau of Centre County to Daniel H. Hummel and Amelia D. Hummel, 518 State St., Sandy Ridge, $3,000. Melvin James Sharpless to Melvin James Sharpless, Linda Tamol, Larry Sharp and Kathy Bermel, 616 Oak St., Sandy Ridge, $1.
Randolph C. Shawley and Cindy L. Shawley to Victor C. Holderman, 500 Beaver Road, Julian, $149,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Jodi L. Styers to Michael S. Styers and Jodi L. Styers, 110 N. Kunes St., Howard, $1. EH Pooled 213 LP to Travis L. Stem, 406 Front St., Milesburg, $12,000.
RUSH TOWNSHIP
SNOW SHOE BOROUGH
Wayne F. Miller by sheriff to Franklin American Mortgage Company, 109 E. Sunset Ave., Snow Shoe, $5,544.23.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
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Carl M. Fisher by agent and Gay L. Fisher to Daniel J. Shepard and Briana A. Shepard, 110 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $176,000.
Vernon S. Wallace and Ann M. Wallace to Daniel C. Johnson and Emily K. Johnson, 1507 W. Sycamore Road, Moshannon, $90,000.
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Daniel A. Greenberg and Katherine Bialka to Christian M. Alves and Brianne E. Alves, 237 Oakwood Ave., State College, $161,500. Nicholas Kokus and Kathleen Kokus to Tara S. Campbell, 215 Amblewood Way, State College, $195,500. Patrick M. McKinney and Kimberly Hope McKinney to Matthew S. Heinz and Theresa M. Heinz, 113 Manhasset Drive, Port Matilda, $690,000. Kevin P. Mullen and James B. Mullen to Kevin P. Mullen, 712 Cornwall Road, State College, $1.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
MILESBURG BOROUGH
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
CURTIN TOWNSHIP
LLC, 90 Buffalo Lane, Port Matilda, $115,000. Christian Fishel and Deirdri Fishel to Christian Fishel, 3171 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1.
EH Pooled Investments LP to Marquis Estate Development LLC, 371 Lower Coleville Road, Bellefonte, $37,775. Virginia B.W. Johnson to Hammered Dreams LLC, 623 Fairview St., Bellefonte, $50,850. Lois M. Musser estate, Donna R. Taylor coper representative, James C. Musser co-per representative and Leon D. Musser co-per representative to Marc E. McMullin and Margaret H. McMullin, 1105 W. Springfield Drive, Bellefonte, $301,000.
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Barbara P. Marder to Barbara P. Marder and Susanne Marder Pincus, 1332 S. Pugh St., State College, $1. Brandon P. Ream estate, Gary P. Ream and Samantha A. Ream administratrix to Kelsey L. Ream, 1221 S. Gardner St., State College, $246,450. Daniel Rivera and Michele Rivera to Heather E. Fennessey, 219 S. Patterson St., State College, $262,000. State College Borough and Fraser Partners LLC to Fraser Partners LLC and State College Borough, $0. David T. Wilson estate and M. Joan Wilson executrix to M. Joan Wilson, 415 S. Atherton St., State College, $1. Gary W. Zuckerman and Janet Thoele Zuckerman to Richard Grant, 224 Ridge Ave., State College, $548,000.
TAYLOR TOWNSHIP
Jesse M. Sprankle estate and Calvin Stewart Jr. executor to Kevin Ross, 10844 S. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, $30,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Nathan L. Billings and Barbara A. Billings to Mark E. Shuey and Janet C. Shuey, 128 Marie Lane, Bellefonte, $275,000. Raymond B. Lowe and Brandy L. Lowe to Daniel S. King and Mary Anna King, 510 Hublersburg Road, Howard, $192,000. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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100 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, letterheads, business cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsletters, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL Call: 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2024
YAMAHA Electronic Keyboard PSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;170 with adapter! Excellent working condition. $60 (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2815
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SOLID OAK CABINET Price Reduced $250 / offer Very nice Solid Oak Cabinet Entertainment Center with Disappearâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; ing Sliding Doors w/solid brass hardware natural finish. Excellent condition W/FREE working tv/remote! $250. (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2815
BAG BOY GOLF BAG. PUSH CART â&#x20AC;&#x2018; $45.00 This cart is in excellent condition as it was used very few times, Retails for more than $150. Call (814) 234â&#x20AC;&#x2018;9090
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100% ALPACA YARN All natural colors. Some barberpole tweeds. $25/skein 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0231
GEOTEK ELECTROBRAID Livestock Fencing $1,000 / Offer Enough mule corners, poles and electrobraid to fence in 3â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4 acres with four lines. (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0231
Huntingdon County Fair Grounds 8 am to 2pm. $20 for a 10 ft x 10 ft space w table. Spring Clean your life and come sell it with us! Got Crafts or Antiques, come sell them with us!
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WANTED Musical Instruments Wanted to buy, musical instruments in any condition. Mainly brass and woodwind instruments but would consider string instruments. Sorry no interest in guitars or drum equipment. Call / Text 610â&#x20AC;&#x2018;588â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1884. 1980 Fairwood Lane State College 16803
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JEEP WRANGLER COVER â&#x20AC;&#x2018; $60.00 Cover for Jeep Wrangler. New, never used. Bought for 1997 Jeep, but will fit some other models. Includes storage bag. $60. NO EMAILS, CALLS ONLY 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2024.
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