The Centre County Gazette, April 30, 2015

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OPENING DAY: Participants in Nittany Valley Little League took to the field on April 25 to mark the start of baseball and softball season. Nittany Valley has nearly 300 players participating in 2015.

Nittany Valley Little League opens season in style By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — On a chilly spring morning, baseball and softball players from Bellefonte and beyond were introduced over the loudspeaker. They entered through the outfield and joined their teammates near the infield dirt at the Walker Township Field. Yes, Little League is back in action. The Nittany Valley Little League held its opening day on April 25. Once again, Nitta-

ny Valley did it in grand style — player and coach introductions, some special guests and of course, the first pitch of 2015. The league has a new president, Dan Auman, who took over for Skip Reichert. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, Auman talked about getting another season underway. “I’m really happy. The sun just seemed to come out at the right time,” Auman said. “It’s a lot of work, but this day just makes it worth it.” Following the team introductions,

always reaches out to us, about coaching, everything. He’s got a great crew,” Auman said. Nittany Valley Little League has nearly 300 boys and girls playing everything from T-ball to Little League.

Penn State baseball head coach Rob Cooper spoke to players, coaches and parents about the importance of Little League. “You are the future of our sport,” Cooper explained. “California is the No. 1 state at producing Major League Baseball players. Pennsylvania is No. 2. That all starts here.” Auman was impressed with what the coach had to say. “I thought Coach Cooper was awesome. He’s all about the youth and building the program. He’s been really supportive. He

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INSIDE For more photos of Opening Day, check out images from Gazette photographer Tim Weight. Page 26

Sports center eyed for old skating rink

Commissioners move forward on prison plan

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MINGOVILLE — In another lifetime, the Hecla Park Skating Center bustled with activity. It was a popular destination for teenagers who wanted to skate and hang out with their friends. But, for decades, the building has sat vacant — until now. Business partners Rich Rogers and Scott Smith are in the process of converting the building into the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink. The 13,000-square foot, climatecontrolled facility will include five fully equipped individual batting cages, two dedicated pitching lanes for baseball and softball, utility lanes and a pair of golf cages. According to Rogers, it’s something he’s envisioned for awhile. Police Report .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 7

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BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners conditionally approved a memorandum that would serve to initiate the final plans of the SCI-Rockview Land Development project, holding back complete approval until meeting with the Department of Corrections to fully understand the impact that this plan will have on the county. The SCI-Rockview Land Development plan contains a final stage — Restricted Housing Unit Building Additions and Alterations. This final residential stage would expand the prison population, adding inmates in need of mental health services from around the state. “We just want to be informed,” said Commissioner Steven Dershem. “Their (Rockview’s) mental health unit will have some direct impacts with us.

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RINK RENOVATORS: Scott Smith, left, and Rich Rogers are renovating the old Hecla Park skating rink into the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink. The venue will feature batting cages and pitching and hitting stations, as well as golf simulators. “It’s something that I’ve worked on and off for the last five years. The last two years, I’ve been aggressively pursuing the idea,” Rogers said. “The concept

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT: The seventh annual Dog Jog 5K run was held in Centre Hall over the weekend. The event, which raises funds for Pets Come First, was a big hit once again. Page 12

SOFTBALL SHOWDOWN: The P-O High School softball team posted an impressive victory over rival Bellefonte on April 27. The Lady Mounties are on a roll as the season winds down. Page 23

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STATE COLLEGE — If you ask State College area school district resident Jennifer McDonough, an optimal school promotes education of the mind, body and spirit. After the April 27 school board meeting, there will be more of an emphasis on the second of those three areas in the the high school renovation project. The board unanimously voted to make a fitness center and auxiliary wrestling gymnasium part of the “base bid budget.” The board was previously considering those items as “add alternates,” meaning they weren’t required to be included in the project. Three Ferguson Township residents spoke out in favor of the change, just hours after the school’s athletic booster club sent the board a letter urging the inclusion of those facilities. “I was surprised and disappointed when I saw those were being considered alternate, which says that we believe they would somehow be nice, but not needed,” McDonough said. “I don’t believe there should be a choice. Those facilities should be a required component in any school.” The mother of three adds she has seen the benefit to both students and the community from modern physical education and fitness facilities in other districts. In addition to fitness-related discussions, the board heard an update on the high school project planning process from the director of physical plant Ed Poprik. He informed the board of some adjustments to the calendar for the remainder of the planning process. The original plan called for the 60 percent plan to be accepted April 27, with the

90 percent phase running through June 22, followed by the bid phase, and ending with bid awards and the start of construction on July 27. The 60 percent plan will now be accepted May 11, and bids will not be awarded until September 19. Some board members expressed concerns over the plan falling behind schedule, but board member Dorothea Stahl is more focused on getting everything done right than being on time. “We’re on a tight timeline, but we’re really on a 50-year timeline here,” she said. “We can’t have a 50-year mistake or shortcoming, so we need to respect that and do it right. We need to keep putting eyes on this to ensure we don’t make any big mistakes.” Board member Scott Fozard agreed, but warned that a mistake is inevitable in such a vast project. “That thing is going to come up, but we have to hope it’s a shoe closet and not something major,” Fozard said. The board also awarded a bid for summer site work to low bidder R.C. Bowman at cost of $1.6 million. The summer project will include a rear access drive around the South Building to create a new entrance by the beginning of the 2015 academic year. The front parking lot will become a construction parking lot. Board member Jim Pawelczyk pointed out that this was the first time in 25 years that the board discussed major renovation at the high school. Poprik was noticeably excited about that fact. “This is a monumental bid forward,” Poprik said, “at least in terms of the concept that this starts the project we’ve been talking about for my entire tenure with the district, which is approaching two decades.”

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STATE COLLEGE — Whodunit? That’s what State College police are trying to figure out in an expensive case of vandalism at the Pi Kappa Phi house on Fraternity Row, and they need your help. Police say that a group of college-aged men repeatedly vandalized the fraternity house at 409 E. Fairmount Ave. between March 15 and April 9. Over the course of the crime spree, police say the vandals caused nearly $5,000

worth of property damage. A number of the suspects have already been identified, but police have released photos of the suspects they still need help tracking down. Police ask anyone with information to call (814) 234-7150 or submit an anonymous tip through the police department website. The Penn State Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi was suspended for at least three years in March after the Interfraternity Council became aware of allegations of hazing and other violations of IFC rules.

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Little league, from page 1 There are two softball leagues — minors and majors. Minors has four teams, while majors has two. Auman said he was thrilled with this year’s numbers. “We’re close to 300. Some other leagues’ numbers are down. Our numbers are up. It makes us feel really good. We have eight T-ball teams, which is really tremendous. We hope the kids stay with it,” Auman said.

And although there was a chill in the air, the children seemed genuinely excited for the start of the season. After a brutal winter, temperatures in the upper 30s weren’t going to slow down this magical day. “It’s really great. We’ve been struggling through a difficult spring — middle of March and we still had snow on the ground. The teams and coaches are ready to go. I really wish it would warm up, though,” Auman said.

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As the action began on both Walker Township fields, Auman got his wish. While temperatures didn’t exactly soar, it got into the upper 50s. Hot dogs and hamburgers were cooked on the concession stand grill and a truck serving snow cones parked nearby and appeared to be a popular destination for children — those in uniform who were playing and those who were just spectators. Games will continue through mid-June.

At that time, All-Star teams will be assembled and tournaments will begin. Auman, who was president of the Pleasant Gap Little League before a merger helped form Nittany Valley Little League, was excited to see things go off without a hitch. “It’s a lot of work and it’s tiresome to keep on top of everything,” Auman said. “But to see the kids smiling and having fun … it makes it all worth it.”

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Skating rink, from page 1 surrounding areas. The concept is that there will be a strong use of technology … this will be a state-of-the-art, premiere facility.” Rogers said he felt like there was a definite need for a facility such as the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink in Centre County. “There are a lot of youth playing, college kids coming home and they’re looking for places to go. We’ll have things like the pitching simulator, a golf simulator that you can play over 40 courses on. We’re going to provide some strength and fitness training. I truly believe that with the space that we have, we’ll be able to have simultaneous events and activities,” Rogers said. While walking through the facility, Rogers explained the layout — where turf will be laid, where batting cages will be located. He is excited to get it up and running. The batting cages, he explained, will be retractable. That means when the nets slide back, there will be open turf space, which opens up opportunities for a host of events. “We’ll be able to do some other things, possibly soccer. We’ll be looking to do some fitness classes and women’s self-defense classes. It will be very communityoriented. It will definitely bring a change to the area,” Rogers noted. Although the building has not been used for skating for many, many years, there are still signs that it was once a roller rink. Benches that were once used for skaters to take a breather sit in the corner of the building. “I actually skated here when I was young. The benches are the original benches — gum included,” Rogers said with a laugh. Soon, though, the skating aspect will be a distant memory because the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink is coming together quickly. However, Rogers doesn’t want to forget the history of the building as it changes shape. “We’re going to utilize the history of what’s here,” he said. Turning the rink into the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink has been a labor of love for Rogers, Smith and their crew. Most of the work has been done on weekends with an all-volunteer crew. According to Rogers, the project would not have gotten off the ground without their help. “We have such a wonderful, wonder-

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THE BUILDING once known as Hecla Park will soon be called The Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink. The space is currently being renovated into a 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-sport facility. ful crew that has worked with us … giving up their weekends volunteering with us. They’ve made all of this happen,” Rogers said. The building needed some significant work, Rogers said. The electrical system has been upgraded, there’s completely new lighting and a new heat pump. “Whether you walk in here in January or you walk in here in August, you’re going to be comfortable, temperature-wise. The thinking is that we’ll be busier in the winter, but we don’t want that to be the case. We want this to be used during the summer months,” Rogers explained. The project is near and dear to Rogers’ heart. For the past 14 years, he has coached Little League baseball, softball, Teener League baseball, youth basketball, junior high girls’ and boys’ basketball and varsity football. He played three sports in high school and competed in baseball for more than two decades, including four years at the collegiate level. His daughter, Lexi, is a standout softball pitcher who helped last year’s Nittany Val-

ley 10- and 11-year-old Little League Softball All-Stars finish as state runners-up. Like Rogers, Smith has been involved in sports throughout his life. Smith was a three-sport star in high school and has spent 23 years involved with baseball and softball. Over the past 15 years, he has coached Little League baseball, Teener League baseball, youth basketball and junior high boys’ basketball. “As excited as we are, I actually think some of the people in the community are even more excited. People have been asking me, ‘When are you going to get going? When are you going to be open?’ We were in a holding pattern, but it’s been great once we got things rolling,” Smith said. While there is still work to be done, Smith is pleased with what’s been accomplished thus far. The paint job certainly stands out. Walls have been painted blue to resemble an outfield fence, while the building’s posts are yellow, to resemble foul polls. Needless to say, Smith has been im-

pressed with how quickly everything has come together. He couldn’t say enough about the crew working to get the building ready. “They’ve been great. None of this would be possible without them. The work they’ve done is excellent. There’s a lot of talent there. The time they’ve put in … we wouldn’t be here without them,” Smith said. One of the things that Smith likes best about the building is the fact that it’s versatile. “We can think outside the box. The fact that there are retractable (batting) nets, we’re going to have the capability to do a lot of different things. That’s huge,” Smith said. While the Bellefonte Sports Academy @ the Rink is getting closer to completion, Rogers and Smith don’t have a grand opening date just yet. “There are going to be a lot of opportunities here,” Rogers said. “We really want it to be a year-round destination. We’re excited to get started.”

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Attorneys seek dismissal of Parks Miller lawsuit By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — Continuing a trend of conflict in the county court system, a local law firm is taking aim at Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller’s lawsuit against the county. Attorneys Sean McGraw and Andrew Shubin, who are co-defendants alongside Centre County, call the DA’s lawsuit an attempt “to restrain public criticism of (Parks Miller’s) conduct in office” in new court documents filed April 24. McGraw and Shubin’s preliminary objections to Parks Miller’s suit are the latest in a series of attacks both sides have launched against the other in recent months. This conflict could come to a head on Wednesday, May 13, when the two sides gather for a 9 a.m. hearing in the Centre County Courthouse Annex. But before that hearing comes to pass, McGraw and Shubin want the court to dis-

miss Parks Miller’s lawsuit in its entirety. They claim it raises First Amendment concerns of free speech and fails to make a compelling legal argument about any alleged violation of Parks Miller’s privacy. Parks Miller first filed her lawsuit last month, alongside two separate suits from two county judges. All three lawsuits make similar allegations. The DA says that the county illegally released some of her work cell phone records to the Shubin Law Firm in response to Right-to-Know requests, only to have those records wrongly used against her in court. Parks Miller also argues that the county had no authority to release her phone records, in part because her cell phone was paid for using drug forfeiture money instead of county funds. She also claims that the release of her records was a violation of her right to privacy. She wants the Shubin firm to destroy or return any records it received, but McGraw

and Shubin say this would be a “prior restraint” of their First Amendment right to free speech. The two attorneys also argue that they shouldn’t be forced to destroy the records because they were lawfully obtained through Right-to-Know requests. McGraw and Shubin claim the phone records are public records not subject to personal privacy restrictions. Parks Miller disagrees with the county’s position that the records are public financial documents. Whether or not the phone records are private judicial records has also been a topic of intense debate in lawsuits filed by Judges Jonathan Grine and Kelley-Gillette Walker. McGraw and Shubin also note that the records only reveal the times that phone calls or text messages were sent and received, and do not speak to the content of any of the calls or texts — which they say makes the alleged violation of privacy a moot point. This isn’t the first time that McGraw Commissioners, from page 1

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FOR THE first time ever, beer was sold at the Bryce Jordan Center during the Garth Brooks concerts last weekend.

Beer sales a success at BJC By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — In the song “Beer Run,” Garth Brooks says he “can’t stop thinking what the hell they were drinking when they made this county dry.” If this weekend is any indication, Bryce Jordan Center regulars may be wondering the same thing about their arena. With the first weekend of beer sales at the BJC now complete, it appears the move for limited liquor sales was a success. “Nothing will be firmly known until after all of the concerts have been completed,” university spokesperson Lisa Powers said, “but at this point, it looks like things have run smoothly and there has been nothing out of the ordinary.” The official numbers aren’t yet in, but initial indications show that incidents in-

volving police and medical responders did not increase as a result of beer sales at three concerts this weekend. The Bryce Jordan Center implemented a strict policy to ensure alcohol was only served to those of age and in limited amounts. Tables were set up with ID scanners where concertgoers could obtain a bracelet. The neon green wristband had three removable tabs on it, which were snapped off at beer concessions stands. The same ID could not be used twice to obtain a wristband. Employees were also told not to serve alcohol to any patrons who were visibly intoxicated. While the first weekend on a temporary liquor license was generally a success, there were still naysayers on social media Beer sales, Page 6

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“What we are concerned with is actually the sheer volume,” added Dershem. “If it is 30 or 35 new cases, that is going to involve the courts, tie their time up, plus our counseling, case workers, and MHID.” Commissioner Michael Pipe raised this concern at the meeting, requesting that the commissioners reach out to the Department of Corrections for a better understanding of how this expansion will impact the county’s services and finances. County administrator Tim Boyde explained that the current residential initiative will focus on involuntary outpatient treatments, inceasing costs for a mental health review officer and the court system. “The residential housing unit at Rockview houses some of the most intense mental health issues within the DOC across the state,” said Pipe. He acknowledged that a 50 percent increase in these cases will take staff time as well as increasing the demands on the public defenders’ office. While county costs are of concern, Pipe said that he does “applaud the DOC for taking action on some of the more intense mental health issues that they have in the system.” An expanded mental health unit at SCIRockview was rejected by the county’s Mental Health and Intellectual Diabilities office several years ago, but a new version was included with the recent SCI-Rockview Benner expansion. Commissioner Chris Exarchos welcomes talks regarding the expansion. “Inmate services should not come at the cost of taking care of our residents,” said Exarchos. “We need to have those discussions to make sure that the resources follow the inmates.” Before tackling the housing of mental health inmates at the state correctional facility, the commissioners proclaimed May 2015 as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Centre County.

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and Shubin have come into conflict with Parks Miller. The Shubin Law Firm has unsuccessfully tried to have Parks Miller disqualified from prosecuting certain criminal cases. At first, the firm used the records of text messages as part of an attempt to have Parks Miller removed from one of McGraw’s

cases. More recently, the two attorneys argued that Parks Miller’s lawsuit against them created a conflict of interest that would prevent her from making unbiased decisions. An out-of-county judge also shot that argument down, saying that his role as a judge was to mediate conflicts and ensure a fair trial. Wendy Pardee, the president and CEO of Skills, addressed the commissioners and explained that grant money will be used to publicize mental health awareness. Skills and the Jana Marie Foundation have coordinated a mental health awareness campaign with State College First Fridays. On Friday, May 1, people will be treated to musical performances while kids enjoy activities, including the Tumblebus, in downtown State College. The highlight of the First Friday awareness evening is a “walk” though State College, to tour hand-crafted stopwatches, individually decorated by people with some affiliation with mental health. Pardee explained that the response from State College businesses has been truly overwhelming. More than 40 businesses have agreed to showcase these stopwatches. “The community has embraced this issue and has helped us be able to move forward with reducing the stigma,” said Pardee. Along with Pardee, Marisa Vicere Brown, the founder and president of the Jana Marie Foundation, spoke on the importance of increasing mental health awareness through the Stompers Sculpture project. Through the foundation, three sculptures have been revealed. Each sculpture is a six-foot high person made out of used sneakers. The sculptures, according to Brown, “work to symbolize ‘stomping’ out the stigma that surrounds mental and emotional health challenges.” A fourth Stomper is set to be unveiled at a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, May 20. With the need to increase awareness, Pardee said that the statistics are stunning, citing that 25 percent of adults and 20 percent of children are impacted by mental health, with only around half of those individuals seeking treatment. “A great part of that is stigma,” said Pardee, “so events like these, and support from the community, will help reduce that.”

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CBICC shines spotlight on business community By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — On the brink of a new wave of entrepreneurship in Centre County, the CBICC celebrated regional businesses during its 11th annual Business Spotlight event held on April 23 at Celebration Hall in State College. More than 50 companies took part in the exhibition, presenting products and services to hundreds of CBICC members and interested consumers. This year’s event featured a special section for companies that have been in business for three or fewer years. “The Business Spotlight is targeted to small business,� said Vern Squier, CBICC president and CEO. “The new feature — focusing on young businesses — demonstrates how the region can grow our own jobs in the community. This is a showcase for what can happen here.We’re thrilled with the attendance.� Exhibitors appeared to be satisfied with the success of the event. Reid Smith, of Amish Furniture Connection, was excited to be participating. “Our company is only two weeks old,� he said. “We are going to connect Amish furniture makers with the community. We will help Amish furniture makers connect to customers. It’s 100 percent handcrafted, solid wood furniture, all made in Pennsylvania.� Juniper Village Wellspring Memory Care at Brookline Village recently celebrated its first anniversary. The new service from Brookline is targeted to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. The facility is licensed for

38 beds and has been certified for its excellent service. One of the techniques that will be used at Juniper Village is to have each resident create his or her own music playlist for IPod. It is believed that music can help stir memories. Construction Management Services, in business for 48 years, has opened a new branch office in Bellefonte. The company is looking to grow in Central Pennsylvania by offering everything from safety management to cost management to quality control. The company employs project managers and project engineers. Jezebel’s Boutique recently moved to a new location in the Wegman’s shopping center. The company is pleased with the new location because it is bigger and has better parking than its downtown State College did. The move has allowed the company to substantially increase its inventory. Big Spring Spirits has been in business nine months and has already expanded its product offerings to nine. These include vodka, gin, and rum all created in its Match Factory distillery in Bellefonte. Founder Kevin Lloyd said the company is at the break-even point and looking to expand. “The focus now, moving forward,� he said, “is to market to Pennsylvania. In a week or so we’ll begin online sales. We’re doing an after hours at our place in June.� Drayer Physical Therapy recently opened an office in State College. The company offers a wide variety of physical therapy services, including sports medicine. “This show has been awesome for our company,� said Tasha Norman, regional marketing manager. “We’ve been able to see many of our former patients.�

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VERN SQUIER is the president and CEO of the CBICC. This year’s Business Spotlight focused on small businesses.

Homeless shelter expanding, facing additional costs By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Since February 2013, a small basement at the corner of Fraser Street and College Avenue has been a source of comfort and shelter for people with nowhere else to turn. Inside, the tiny space is crammed with coats and clothes, food and snacks and exhausted faces sleeping on couches. Those same faces will soon have to find somewhere else to go — but, for once, that’s actually good news. State College’s Hearts for the Homeless shelter is moving to a larger space this August, which executive director Ginny Poorman says will allow her and her staff of dedicated volunteers to take their services to the next level. “Moving into a bigger space had been on our radar for a while,� Poorman said. “But when this winter hit, we really realized that this space wasn’t going to cut it for another year.� As this year’s brutal cold took its toll, Hearts for the Homeless played a crucial role in keeping some of State College’s most vulnerable residents warm and fed. But, shelter assistant director Ashton Munoz says that also stretched the shelter’s resources pretty thin, and the number of people it serves isn’t getting any smaller. The new space is a full house on Coal Alley, near the bus station, just off North Atherton Street. Munoz’s face lights up as he excitedly describes the new amenities the shelter will be able to offer its clients: a shower, a kitchen, a place to wash their clothes, warm beds instead of cramped couches. Charles Lacock, a shelter client, says family troubles forced him onto the streets about three months ago, and without the Hearts for Homeless shelter, his life would “be much harder, beyond the shadow of a doubt.�

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Chronicling an array of government waste By The Orange County (Calif.) Register We were saddened to see the consummate government watchdog, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., resign his seat in December due to a recurrence of prostate cancer. Coburn was famed for his annual Wastebook report, the final version of which, in 2014, contained 100 examples of government waste totaling $25 billion. But perhaps Congress has found someone to take up Coburn’s watchdog mantle. This month, freshman Republican Rep. Steve Russell, also from Oklahoma, released his first “Waste Watch” report. It offers 10 examples of government waste totaling more than $117 million. Examples include the nearly $700,000 spent by the National Science Foundation to help amateur moviemakers produce “cinematic movies created by manipulating avatars in 3-D computer game worlds,” and the $559,000 the U.S. Agency for International Aid provided over two years to teach Moroccan teenagers “public speaking, team building and conflict mitigation techniques” in an attempt to keep them from becoming violent political extremists (basically, the anti-terrorism version of inner-city midnight basketball programs). Then there are the 6.5 million Social Security accounts still active for people who would be at least 112 years old –– on paper, anyway. A number of military-related items made the list, which should remind members of Congress that the military is no more efficient with taxpayer dollars than the rest of the government, and that there are plenty of ways to reduce defense spending without “endangering our troops.” Consider the U.S. military’s $456,669 contract to build a training facility for the Afghan Special Police that started disintegrating in the rain after four months because its bricks were made mostly of sand. Depressing as these cases are, it is heartening to know that someone in Congress still has the gumption to uncover and publicize them. After all, spotlighting waste is the first step toward eliminating it.

Will we notice boiling frog in time? way in and out of our area will also be My middle daughter is my workunder some kind of construction. out partner. Commuters who attempt to avoid For the past several months, we’ve one clog inevitably end up sitting in been on a steady regimen of meeting another. Pretty soon, we get used to with our coach on Sunday mornings sitting in traffic, waiting for the flag for lifting after which we do some person to give us the go-ahead, with quick cardio on the treadmill. the beep-beep-beep of heavy equipThe stamina, stride and strength ment backing up outside our car winof a 54-year-old woman versus her dows and it becomes a way of daily 20-something daughter are, not surlife. prisingly, a little different. The temperature increase is barely I noticed last week that when she noticeable. steps on the treadmill, she Another example is our immediately sets her pace acceptance of the intruon the machine and off she sion of cellphones in our goes. lives. When the transportFrom the minute she able phone first came on the starts, she runs at that pace scene, it was such a novelty and then jumps off when that we applied general etishe hits the desired mile tarquette rules to its use. There get. was red-faced embarrassMom on the other hand, ment if our phone rang duris a firm believer in the ing a meeting or a dinner or “boiling frog” approach to church. running on the treadmill. We put our phones in I start at a lower speed our purses or pockets when and then gradually bump up in public and discreetly the pace until I’m eventually checked our messages. We running almost as fast as my Patty Kleban, stepped away or outside kid on the treadmill next to who writes for StateCollege.com, the gathering to have prime. is an instructor vate conversations on our Almost. at Penn State, phones. The boiling frog is used mother of three Not so much today. A guy to describe how people re- and a community sat down next to me in the spond to change in their volunteer. She is a lives. In the analogy of the Penn State alumna airport last week, and I had the privilege of listening to boiling frog, it is suggested who lives with her the minutiae of his trip to that if one puts a frog in family in Patton Orlando, the details of what boiling water, said frog will Township. Her immediately jump out in re- views and opinions he ate and what he did, the do not necessarily sponse to the heat. Suppos- reflect those of Penn clichés of his business success (he knocked it out of the edly a frog that is placed in State. park) and a loud “I love you” cold water won’t figure out to the person on the other end of the that the heat is being turned up until call. it’s too late and eventually ends up as At dinner at a local brew pub on an appetizer served on a plate with Friday night, it seemed almost evdrawn butter. eryone — including me and my husNot true according to science. Reband — had our phones out and were searchers who have tested this theory checking messages or texting. find that, in reality, a frog placed in Let’s hope we jump out of the ketwater will become agitated as the tle before we progress to texting the heat of the water goes up and will person sitting across the table from make every attempt to get out of the us. kettle as the water reaches boiling. The story goes that we are less Humans, on the other hand, are apt to notice and respond to change not as smart. when it is gradual. In relationships. Consider the current state of road In the workplace. In the environment construction in and around State around us. Like the frog in the story, College. We are given the warning we are less inclined to react when the that Atherton Street is going to be stress or the crisis comes on graduunder some kind of construction for ally. the next six years. The metaphor of the boiling frog We aren’t told that at the same has become almost cliché when we time, almost every other major road-

think about politics and government. Taxes. Laws and regulation. The role of government in our lives. Regardless of the political party that controls the temperature on the stove, elected officials seem to count on the American people to ignore the sometimes subtle and gradual influence of the political agenda. Similarly, our acceptance of political scandal has evolved to the point that we barely even notice the steam. In the past, the mere mention of behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing or campaign funds from a questionable source would have been the ruination of a political career. Our tolerance for broken campaign promises, corruption and outright lying has increased with the 24/7 heat of network news and the Internet. From leg room on airplanes to our tolerance for the crimes committed in the name of religious extremism, a slight turning of the knob over time dulls our responses and increases our acceptance of a new normal than does the shock of a drastic change or crisis. I picture the frog, happily swimming in the pot, until he or she realizes it’s too late to change the outcome. The lesson in the boiling frog analogy is that sometimes easing into change is positive. It is an effective strategy for a middle aged Mom on the treadmill. In other situations, the gradual turning up of the heat may mean it’s over before we understand that what is happening.

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Easing the pain: Turn up the heat or put it on ice? HERSHEY — To ice or not to ice — that is the question. Or, maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to bag some ice or get the trusty heating pad. Dr. Scott Lynch, director of sports medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, says it’s all about blood flow. When you injure yourself, you should follow a prescription known as RICE — rest, ice, compression and elevation. “Elevation is probably the most important thing because it limits the amount of blood flow to the area and the amount of swelling,� he said. Cold temperatures applied to an injury help constrict, or narrow, the blood vessels and keep blood from accumulating there, potentially causing too much inflammation or swelling that can delay the healing process. Dr. Cayce Onks, family and sports medi-

cine physician at Penn State Hershey, says icing an injury for the first 48 to 72 hours after it occurs can reduce the amount of secondary tissue damage. Ice also can help decrease pain. The recommendation is to use ice for 20 minutes, once an hour. That’s so you don’t create additional issues such as frostbite or damage to the skin. It also gives the skin a chance to recover from each icing session. While special freezer packs are readily available, Onks says plain old ice in a bag is still the best. “You can mold it around the injury and get more coverage,� he said. “You also have to keep in mind that because of the chemicals in freezer packs, they can get much colder than ice and you could cause temperature-related skin problems.� Heat, on the other hand, is often used to alleviate muscle aches and pains, or to loosen up tense and sore areas before activity. “Heat typically brings blood flow to the area, which provides nutrients that the tissues need for healing,� Onks said. “It can

also increase the flexibility of tendons and muscles.� Athletes who have chronic issues or old injuries typically heat before they are active and ice afterward. Using a moist heat can also help because some people feel like the extra humidity helps with penetration of the heat. In an athletic training room or physical therapy setting, providers can also produce deeper heat by using ultrasound. But generally a heating pad or a corn pack you put in the microwave to heat up will do the trick. Commercially available heat patches or products such as Icy Hot may provide temporary or superficial relief, but they don’t typically offer the penetration of ice, moist heat or ultrasound. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them though. “A lot of it just depends on what feels good with chronic injuries,� Onks said. “It’s one of those things where some people get relief from heat and some from ice. Though with acute injuries, you would want to stick with ice.�

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Group raises funds for children’s grieving program ALTOONA — The planning team for Patched Together: A Day of Music presented a check for $19,000 to Home Nursing Agency’s Healing Patch: A Program for Loss and Hope for Grieving Children and Their Families. The fourth annual Patched Together Concert was held in November, and included live music, games and family fun. “We are thankful to Patched Together for this generous contribution and our on-going partnership,� said Phil Freeman,

Home Nursing Agency president. “The commitment and tireless efforts put forth by these individuals to support our Healing Patch and associated bereavement programs are truly amazing.� Started in 2011, Patched Together was created by a group of volunteers who wanted to ensure grieving children had access to the resources of the Healing Patch. Fueled by the volunteers’ love of music and desire to showcase local talent for a great cause, Patched Together raises funds for the Healing Patch, increases aware-

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The services are provided free of charge to any child and his or her family. Centers in Blair and Cambria counties serve families from throughout the region. The Healing Patch provides a safe place for children to voice their grief and participate in activities with their peers who have suffered similar losses. For more information about The Healing Patch, including how to enroll for services or become a volunteer, call Home Nursing Agency at (800) 445-6262 or visit www.homenursingagency.com.

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Penn State student club plants 201 Earth Day trees By LIAM JACKSON Special to The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Tyler Stom and Adam Larson had a vision: to unite students interested in energy-industry careers around the idea of giving back to the community through environmental activities. The duo, both petroleum and natural gas engineering students in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, took the first step in making their dream a reality by forming a campus organization called Positive Energy. On Earth Day, the club made its first positive impact by planting 201 trees in Roaring Branch. The students planted trees near a gas pipeline right-of-way, where land was cleared for access. Energy companies are required to restore land after construction is completed, and the students pitched in by planting 201 Norway spruce evergreens, which were donated by Western Lehigh Landscape. Stom, who hails from Hughesville, and Larson, a native of Bethel Park, see Positive Energy as a way students can get involved in community service, which is an emphasis for many companies in the energy industry today. “So many energy-industry companies focus their efforts on giving back, whether that’s through donating money to improve local roads or forming service-

focused employee organizations. We have just as much opportunity as students to give back,” said Stom, who is graduating this spring and will begin working with Noble Energy in June. The idea for Positive Energy came to Stom after mentoring first- and second-year students in his role as events coordinator for Penn State’s Society of Petroleum Engineers. “Younger students approach me frequently, asking how they can prepare for the workforce. To me, it’s a balance of four things: grades, student involvement, leadership and industry-relevant experience,” said Stom. “We have a few student organizations that help students network with energy industry professionals, but none that focus on community service,” he added. “We wanted to change that.” Though initially formed with students from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences — including energy business and finance, environmental systems engineering, mining engineering, geosciences and geography — the organization is open to all students, regardless of major. “This is a club, and everyone’s opinion is going to count,” said Larson. “If you have good ideas, and you want to give back to the community in an environmental way, we want you to join our organization.” Any students or organizations interested in getting involved can email Larson at arl5440@psu.edu.

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THE BALD EAGLE AREA Botball team placed fifth at the Greater D.C. Botball Tournament, which was held April 18 in Alexandria, Va. During the event, which included 30 teams, BEA also won the Judges’ Award for Best Defensive Robot. The Botball Educational Robotics Program is a team-oriented robotics competition for middle and high school students, in which participants use science, engineering, technology, math and writing skills to design, build, program and document robots. Sharon Nilson and Max Besong are advisers for the BEA team, which includes, from left, Anthony Daniels, Nick Carlson and Nick Pytel.

NOW ENROLLING FOR KINDERGARTEN! • Half-day program (9-12:30) licensed by the Commonwealth of PA • Small teacher/student ratio (8:1, maximum 16 students) • Daily specials in physical education, music, art, Spanish and library • Curriculum tailored to the learning needs and styles of each student • Caring Christian environment where children learn to care for each other • Optional themed afternoon enrichment classes 2, 3, or 5 days (12:30-2:30) • Busing for State College Area School District residents

C. Barton McCann School of Art, a non-profit organization, is located in a natural setting just outside State College and offers a unique environment to support emerging artists of all ages.

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Kindergarten info. session for parents Monday, May 4, 6:30 pm, Room 105 Call (814) 238-8110 or email glpk@glcpa.org to schedule a tour. Find out what makes our kindergarten a unique and valuable option for students!

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Walbridge accepts appointment to Air Force Academy MILL HALL — Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard Township, recently announced that Katelyn Walbridge, of Mill Hall, has accepted an appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Walbridge is the daughter of James KATELYN and Ellen Walbridge. WALBRIDGE “It is truly my honor to congratulate Katelyn Walbridge on her acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where she will be following in her grandfather’s and

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great-grandfather’s footsteps by serving in the United States military,” said Thompson. “Walbridge has proven to be an exceptional student and her commitment to community service is remarkable. I wish her the very best as she engages with this new opportunity.” Walbridge, 18, attends Central Mountain High School and ranks 10th in a class of 296 students. With a 4.0 GPA, Walbridge is a member of the National Honor Society, German Honor Society, and also is a member of the varsity track and field and cross-country teams. Walbridge’s grandparents are Lt. Col. James and Maria Walbridge, of Williamsport, and Fred and Grace Yearick, of Mill Hall.

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“FLAPPERS” FROM the “Roaring ‘20s” made a surprise appearance at the recent CPI open house. Pictured, from left, are CPI president Dr. Richard C. Makin, Katlyn Lambert, Alicia Kitchen, Sherri Auman, Jessica Hall, CPI school resource officer Chris Snare and Centre County Commissioner Steve Dershem. The flappers are all students in CPI’s adult cosmetology program.

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THE STATE COLLEGE Rotary Club recently inducted new member Maureen Branigan, a retired State College Area School District teacher. Branigan has two grown children, and she and her husband, David, are life-long residents of State College. Pictured, from left, are assistant district governor Debbie Fudrow, Branigan and club president Bonnie Abrams. The State College Rotary Club, founded in 1924, meets for dinner and a program every Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn.

Spetzer earns Presidential Service Award MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Keri Spetzer, of State College, earned the Silver Level Presidential Service Award for completing between 175 and 249 hours of community service during the 2014 calendar year. The President’s Volunteer Service Award was created to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated

commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. It is also the only presidential award that is available to the general public without having to be nominated or judged on criteria, allowing allows citizens to be honored and recognized for service that is important to them.

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Kindergarten Registration To be eligible for enrollment into Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year, children must be 5 years old before September 1, 2015

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ROBERT BALSAMO, coordinator of the Centre County Public Safety Training Center, and Mark Wineland, field supervisor for the State Fire Academy, recently announced that the CCPSTC is now an Educational Training Agency in conjunction with the State Fire Academy. The facility now can provide educational programs from the academy’s local-level training program to emergency responders in the Centre County region. Additionally, local providers won’t have to travel to other parts of the state for training. Pictured, from left, are Balsamo, Wineland, Center County commissioners Chris Exarchos and Steve Dershem, and instructor Lou Brungard

Fricke inducted into Phi Beta Kappa WESTMINSTER, Md. — Sophia N. Fricke, of Pennsylvania Furnace, was among 36 McDaniel College seniors and juniors recently inducted into the Delta of Maryland chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honor society. It has chapters at 280 colleges and

universities, and more than 600,000 members. McDaniel College, recognized nationally among “40 Colleges That Change Lives” and as a U.S. News & World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private liberal arts and sciences college offering more than 70 undergraduate and 25 graduate programs.

School

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Date #1

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Bellefonte Elementary (814) 355-5519

100 W Linn Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Wednesday, March 25 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Benner Elementary (814) 355-2812

490 Buffalo Run Road Bellefonte, PA 16823

Thursday, March 19 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Marion-Walker Elementary (814) 357-2425

100 School Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823

Tuesday, March 24 12:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Pleasant Gap Elementary (814) 359-2739

230 S Main Street Pleasant Gap, PA 16823

Wednesday, March 18 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Please note the following: n Children must be five years of age before September 1, 2015, to be eligible to register for Kindergarten. n Please contact the appropriate school in your residence area to schedule your registration appointment. Parents must register their child in the enrollment area of their current residency. n When attending your registration appointment, please bring: • your child’s birth certificate • your child’s immunization record • a parent’s proof of residency which includes a utility bill or mortgage or lease agreement

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DOG AND THEIR human companions take off from the starting line during the seventh annual Dog Jog 5k in Centre Hall. The event also included a walk and exhibit.

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Dogs and owners run to raise funds for Pets Come First By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — The seventh annual Dog Jog 5K Run was held at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on April 25. This event is a fundraiser for Pets Come First, a nonprofit volunteer organization that runs the PSPCA animal shelter in Potter Township. This event is different from usual running events, since it allows the participating runners to take their dogs with them. For those who preferred a slower pace, there was also a 1.5K walk. Prizes from local businesses and organizations were awarded to the top male and female finishers in each category. Shannon Nance, of Pets Come First, said there were about 100 people and 60

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hills presented a challenge, but that he and Marley have been running together in Rothrock State Forest, near their Shingletown home, in preparation for this event. Marshall’s parents, Emery and Leann Marshall, of Centre Hall, were cheering the duo on at the finish line. The first female human to finish was Vanessa Snyder, accompanied by her dog Maggie, with a time of 22:32. At 11 a.m. the walk began on the fair midway, following a loop around the grounds. This gave the smaller and slower dogs a way to get in on the Dog Jog event. In addition to the running and walking events, an exhibit building was filled with displays by animal-themed organizations and businesses. Several animal rescue groups were present, with representatives informing the public of their many services

dogs registered to run in this year’s event, and that many walk-ins also showed up for the race. At mid-morning the runners — both human and dog — lined up on the pavement at the edge of the Grange Fair midway. On a signal from Pets Come First’s Deb Warner, the participants were off and running. The course took the runners on a serpentine loop around the fairgrounds, returning to the finish line near the Grange exhibit buildings. A hydration station was set up at midcourse, with cups for thirsty humans and buckets for thirsty dogs. The first six legs across the finish line belonged to Eric Marshall and his dog Marley, who finished the run with a time of 17:03. Marshall said that the course’s

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‘rest of the Corman shares members story’ with CBICC By HARRY ZIMBLER

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and ma— State Senator BOALSBURG Corman, R-Bellefonte, Jake of members jority leader overflow crowdand Industry addressed an of Business of the Chamber on March 19. The CBICC View of Centre County held at the Mountain luncheon was Boalsburg. in Country Club (John) Hanger (Planning “Secretary Wolf’s budget portrayed Gov. to give you the and Policy) new. I’m going said in his adas bold and Corman tax increases rest of the story,” outlined the feel dress. He then Republican majority the that he and for all Pennsylvanians. the will be onerous22 percent increase in percent in“There is a tax and a 40 “In personal income tax,” Corman said. sales the to 6.6 percrease in the sales tax addition to raising

cent, the governor’s removes budget exempmany of the tions.” According about to Corman, be 200 items would the from eliminated list, inexemption health cluding home perthe services and forming arts. inThe personal go come tax would JAKE CORMAN percent from 3.07 increase, aca substantial to 3.7 percent, cording to Corman.calls for the lowering Wolf’s budget but, according to Cortaxes, stay of property you they won’t man, “I guarantee Corman, Page

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said Cara PenIt’s a good step, student who school toney, a high protest. attended the of these protestors the But, many message inviteswhat hope their to reevaluate community culture.” they call a “rapeissue is that this “That main multiple example of sois just one women using said attacks on cyber bullying,” midcial media the Joanne Tosti-Vasey, director for for Atlantic regional Organization the National part of a culture protest. plan to meet Women. “It’s stopped.” And protestors hope to be be they that needs to March 25 protest, again, in what on Friday, April During the resogreater numbers, are not safe” chants of “we State College al3, at 5 p.m. in downtown broke that an the nated news When marched from FraFacebook page as the group Kappa leged invite-only Gates, through brothers at Kappa Allen Street operated by and then to nude women ternity Row Delta Rho exploited unconscious at either Delta Row. ended back who were of activThe protest a coalition began or sleeping, Gates. and students Allen Street issafe in my own ists, groups about the larger “I want to be Lopatic, who speaking out said hometown,” fifth-grade health sues in the U.S. Barron said he in fraterwas taught President Eric force away from the to form a task sororclass to stay is working and houses. nity to review fraternity State, according ity life at Penn press release on 6 Protestors, Page to a Penn State March 23.

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said. good,” Long Long said. closed a That’s not true, 2014 season, the pool the pump failed. At the end of tte.com enough the pool’s main editor@centrecountygaze there wasn’t week early when burned up and Long explained, “so looming, families “It actually it,” can it or replace — With summer time to repair a week earlier.” BELLEFONTE the surrounding communities this the and the future of will open the pool closed in Bellefonte relief — Kepler Pool failed, that left of When the pump said. the Gazette Autake a sigh Long TIM WEIGHT/For Howard Long, pool in limbo, Nittany Valley Joint Recreation summer. townships percent correct,”of Centre County Provan Enterprises, asking area Last June, the “That is 100 YMCA of and operator of a presentation — to consider a “reclived in CEO of the the last day Dave Provan, owner thority made Provan, who has president and is expected to open on and Walker roughly $25 he constructs. MAN ABOUT TOWN: — Benner, Spring tax would have been School District. said. The pool Nittany Lions that The Bellefonte Area values the community. out to the residents sits with miniature reation tax.” according to Long. school in the to get the wordbig part of the Belle1972, said he truly 29, 30 per household, a Long wanted Bellefonte since 31 Business ..................... Pool is such .... 26, 27 because Kepler Happening Classified ........................ 4 is absolutely 19-23 What’s ............................ 28 Kepler Pool, Page fonte community. as of right now, ......................... closed for Puzzles “The community, that the pool is 16, 17 Sports Entertainment 25, 26 & Listings ........... under the impression 11 Easter Viewpoints ....... 18 Arts 10, .................. 7 Education ............... 12-15 Medical Community Opinion ............................ ......... 8, 9 Health & Wellness

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StateCollege.com but might be retired, is underway, new appeal — John Wetzlercertainly doesn’t seem of the it BELLEFONTE — Jerry Sandusky’s privy to most know the man, BELLEFONTE that the public will be that for those who Bellefonte and but its unlikely coach in the and a lot like it. of Pennsylvania conteacher and details. first status He’s a substitute He knows a lot of people, for the Commonwealth will hold their at 11 Prosecutors District. new appeal for Sandusky for Area School him. community defense attorneys ference on Sandusky’s 22, according to of people knowa part of the Bellefonte Milesburg, but April in a.m. Wednesday, He’s been He grew up years now. also presid21. court documents. more than 40 Cleland, who signed an when he was “I’ve lived here Judge John my 2012 trial, moved to Bellefonte file photo pretty much Officonference. ed over Sandusky’s TIM WEIGHT/Gazette scheduling thethat the conwhole life. order April 6 states Wetzler is well-known cially, my parents Bellefonte’s John Although The order specifically (judge’s) cham“be held in MAN ON A MISSION: a coach and substitute teacher. lived in Milesburg ference will softball and being to that in open court.” held in priand I went in Bellefonte for helping to coach bers and not is being busier than ever, The conference Sandusky’s appeal, he’s retired, he’s said with a chuckle.Area — Eagle nearby,” Wetzler vate to accommodateon sealed grand jury football. other school school, of course, is Bald based softball team. has other which will be Sandusky asked The for community Area High School seal is homegrown. archrival. the Bellefonte a big part of the Bellefonte the golf tourtestimony. Attorneys to file under Bellefonte’s about it, Wetzler University, to watch JERRY SANDUSKY the court for permission Being such day. Make no mistake attended Lock Haven he the opportunityhe envisioned when he later that same was graduation, Milesburg, what afforded Wetzler coordinator, the court approved in 1972. After Grew up in into exactly a full-time he graduated in last week, whichformer Penn State defensive nament grow before getting and was sentenced years ago. from which of being well-known Sandusky, a substitute teacher child sex abuse started it several and humWetzler said Reworked as a 45 counts of 2012. children, in over1973. two at in “It really helps,” are very pleased, proud convicted on had in state prison last chance “We teaching job to that activity.” live wife, Mary Ann, 2006 following to 30 to 60 years the community. may be Sandusky’s filed last week we’ve gotten John and his Jeffrey. They lost B.J. in all of whom conand This latest appeal his sentence. The motion in bled by the response She was 27. to appeal his that they’re have six grandchildren, becca Jo (B.J.) heartmelanoma cancer.worst fear. But that The Wetzlers turning or lessening previously attemptedthe state Supreme say, he’s thrilled as much time a battle with money Needless to make is a parent’s Court and notes that Sandusky in Bellefonte. in life — raising He and his wife Losing a child the Superior another purpose must close proximity. John viction to both such which failed. gave relief,” which break of B.J. WetCourt — both the annual judgment beseeks “post-conviction in her honor. raises 6 Wetzler organizes their The new appealone year of the day a criminal Wetzler, Page The tournament the court of of Every spring, to a member Golf Tournament. be sought within attorneys notified before the one-year zler Memorial that is awarded Sandusky’s scholarship comes final. relief on April 1 — one day reject Sanmoney for a decision to intent to seek the Supreme Court’s of anniversary dusky’s appeal.

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in Zion Brother’s Pizza decades celebrates three

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and activities. Vendors of pet-related merchandise and foods were also on hand, and a silent auction of items donated by local businesses was conducted to raise additional funds. The Whistle Stop Restaurant in Centre Hall donated 10 percent of its proceeds for the day to Pets Come First. Outside the building, D.J. Jammin’ Jay played music for the crowd, including the crowd favorite “Who Let the Dogs Out?” A few feet away, Christine Kozlek, of Good Foundations Canine Training, had an agility training course set up. Many dog owners led their dogs through the course, jumping hurdles, climbing ramps and running through cloth tunnels. Kozlek, a board-certified behavior analyst, also conducts agility training courses at Pets Come First.

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HOPE Fund holds annual gala fundraiser By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

POTTERS MILLS — The Penns Valley HOPE Fund recently held its annual Gala for HOPE at the General Potter Farm barn in Potters Mills. Many local businesses and individuals donated their products and services to the event. Culinary treats were provided by caterer Bobbie Dash, and cupcakes and other treats were donated by Heather Luse, of Delectable Delights in Centre Hall. The Elk Creek Cafe and Aleworks provided several types of craft beers, and a variety of wines were available from Seven Mountains Wine Cellar. Music for the event was provided by The Jay Vonda Trio. Attorney Jim Bryant sponsored a raffle, and a photo booth was made possible by JT Photography. The use of the barn was donated by its owner, Binky Lush. Gala organizer Eva Gerhart said that this year’s crowd was the biggest in the event’s history. “We had 200 tickets, and we sold them all,” she said. She thanked the corporate sponsors for the gala, whose donations paid for the entire event. “Everything that we make at this event goes back to help the people of Penns Valley,” she said. She cited some examples of the HOPE Fund’s mission, including providing money for travel expenses for medical treatment, paying a family’s bills while the father recovered from an injury, providing grocery gift cards for a mother who lost her job and many others.

HOPE Fund board member Dan Gensimore spoke to the crowd, thanking Gearhart, Erin Hare and their committee for their efforts in organizing the Gala. “We’re extremely grateful for everything the committee does to raise money for the HOPE Fund,” he said. He expressed gratitude to the HOPE Fund Outreach Committee for assessing the needs of Penns Valley families. “These people are the eyes and ears of the HOPE Fund. They’re the ones that go into the broken homes and figure out how we can help them, and what their needs are,” he said. “We have the utmost respect for the Outreach Committee.” Board member T.J. Coursen then addressed the crowd. “The reason we can do what we do is because of people like you,” he said. “We are completely self-funded, so this event has really become one of our signature events.” Coursen noted that since its beginning in 2008, the HOPE Fund has dispersed nearly $400,000 to more than 150 families facing medical emergencies and personal disasters in the Penns Valley area. “We couldn’t do what we do without everyone here believing in what we do and coming here and supporting us,” he said. Following the speakers, Kevin Fee and his wife, Adrienne, of the Dance Harmony Social Dancing School, gave a short swing dancing lesson, and the crowd began dancing the night away to music provided by disc jockey Alex Nepa from Local Motion Entertainment.

New park to feature ‘Day of Play’ BOALSBURG — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority and Centre Region Council of Governments have announced that the grand opening of the new Oak Hall Regional Park, 102 Linden Hall Road in Boalsburg, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2. It will be a “Day of Play” at the new 68-acre park. Activities including a youth pitch, hit and run competition, a kickball

home run derby for all ages, a kite fly-in and demonstration, and more. A dedication ceremony will be held at noon to commemorate the opening of the park, followed by a walk on the 1-mile perimeter trail. Snacks and lunch will be available to purchase. For more information about the event or Centre Region Parks and Recreation, visit www.crpr.org/playday or call (814) 231-3071.

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The Blonde Cucina: Cooking with oils and fats Have you ever been to the store and noticed all the different fats and oils from which you can choose? There are a lot of them. I’m sure you also are wondering what the difference is. Well, I’m here to tell you — there is a difference. Don’t worry — I’m not going to bombard you with the entire oil/fat aisle. I’m going to stick to basics that you probably are already using, or that don’t seem so off in left field. Now, let’s talk about three terms you know, or probably have seen before: ■Saturated fats. Simply put, saturated fats are animal fats that become solid at room temperature. Some examples are butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, egg yolks and lard. What you need to Ciara Semack is the remember from a health standpoint owner of Bella II is that saturated fats raise cholesterol in Bellefonte. Her more than any other food you eat. column appears ■Unsaturated fats. every other week These types of fats can come from in the Gazette. both animal and plant products. There Contact her at are three different types — monounciara@semack.net. saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and trans-fatty acids. Monounsaturated fats include plant-based oils such as olive, peanut and canola oils. These fats are liquid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated fats, most of the time, come from vegetables or nuts, and include corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean and sesame seeds oils. These fats are also liquid at room temperature. Trans-fatty acids are produced when liquid oil is turned into a solid fat, giving you shortening or margarine. These fats act like saturated fats and can raise cholesterol levels. ■Smoking point. Keep in mind that not all fats are the same, and not all fats cook the same, either. The more an oil is refined, the higher smoking point it will have. Simply put, refining takes all the impurities out that will, in fact, cause it to smoke. And, once the fat you decide to cook with surpasses its smoke point, it’s no longer good to use. The fat has started to break down. Remember this rule: The lighter the color of the fat or oil, the higher its smoking point.

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When you are frying, it is important to choose an oil with a super-high smoking point. Generally, most foods should be fried between the temperatures of 350 and 450 degrees. So, you should choose an oil with a smoking point higher than 400 degrees. Different fats and oils have different uses. There isn’t always a catch-all fat or oil you can use for everything. Fats and oil have different performance level, and that just means they will work within a certain range of temperatures. Some are made for high-heat cooking, and others are simply best enjoyed by drizzling directly on food. In my house, I have butter, virgin olive oil (I don’t care for the taste of extra-virgin olive oil), sesame oil (I just love that rich flavor) and canola oil (just a great all-purpose oil, but can’t be used for everything). Here are two recipes that are simple, economical and use two of the fats I mentioned. Remember — not all fats are for every recipe, but you don’t need the grocery store’s entire fat and oil aisle in your cupboard.

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Start to finish: Prep time of 5 minutes, plus 4 hours of chilling time Servings: 16 (1 tablespoon per serving) 1 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons fresh chives 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon finely shredded cheddar cheese Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until combined and evenly distributed. Spoon onto a piece of cling film wrap and roll into a tube-like shape. Twist the ends of the wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. This is fantastic on crusty bread or a nice little flavor punch on top of steak or chicken.

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Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound angel hair pasta 1/2 cup olive oil 3 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain pasta, saving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.

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Centre Foundation hosts family philanthropy expert during luncheon STATE COLLEGE — Approximately 100 members of Centre Foundation’s Campbell Society were in attendance during the group’s recently held annual luncheon, held April 8. Tom Rogerson, a family philanthropy expert at Wilmington Trust, was the featured speaker. “It can be very difficult for families to talk about money or try to come up with a plan,� said Molly Kunkel, executive director of Centre Foundation. “Philanthropy is a way to start that conversation.� Rogerson highlighted people’s tendencies to think in silos: things to discuss with attorney, financial adviser and family.

He focused on the need to begin with a family plan that is all-inclusive and then move on to the second step of sharing that comprehensive plan with estate-planning professionals. In this way, the extended family is included in decisions and overall vision, making them a more cohesive team to take on future financial issues that will inevitably arise. “People think that the stock market or a poor investment plan will be their downfall,� Kunkel noted. “However, research shows us that the biggest pitfalls when managing family finances are poor communication and trust among the family members themselves.�

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Penn State AVT celebrates with alumni By DONGHEE LEE

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Wearing an orange bandana and riding a motorcycle, Robert Echard arrived at the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute’s garage for the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team’s Blue, White and Green Event. Echard was one of about 35 Centre County Penn State alumni gathered around a Penn State student-built hybrid vehicle April 17 to learn about an eco-friendly way to celebrate Blue-White Weekend. Hosted by the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team and a senior public relations campaigns class, the event brought together Penn State alumni, students, faculty and staff to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the garage and a ride in the hybrid cars students engineered since 1988. For more than 26 years, AVT has participated in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions series. AVTC is an educational program to train the next generation of automotive professionals to develop sustainable vehicle solutions. Since 2014, AVT has been competing in a collegiate engineering competition, EcoCAR 3, to re-engineer a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid-electric vehicle by 2018. Penn State AVT is one of 16 universities selected for the competition. A Penn State alumnus from the class of 1967, Echard said he was interested in learning about the hybrid vehicle project. “It was definitely worth the time,” Echard said after the event. “I was treated like royalty.” EcoCAR 3 is the latest version of the competition series. Over the course of four years, students will engineer the American iconic muscle car into a hybrid-electric vehicle, considering cost and innovation during the development. “Competition organizers are expecting it to be a performance monster worthy of the Camaro name,” said Chris Monaco, a Penn State undergraduate alumnus who is currently pursuing his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Monaco also participated in the EcoCAR 2 competition. As an award-winning team, AVT placed third at the EcoCAR 2 competition in June 2014 with its converted 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Most of the EcoCAR 2 participants graduated and gained jobs at automotive companies to continue developing advanced technology vehicles. EcoCAR 2 alumni who are currently working at General

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MEMBERS OF Penn State’s Advanced Vehicle Team held a Blue, White and Green event during the recent Blue-White Weekend. Motors in Michigan also visited and reminisced about the team. The project manager, Benjamin Sattler, said he was excited to see the former AVT members return and see the new project the team is undertaking. Knowing the skills the former members learned from AVT are applicable to their professions is encouraging, Sattler said.

Market Place sale set STATE COLLEGE — The Market Place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the church, 867 Gray’s Woods Blvd. The event will be held rain or shine. Six-foot vendor tables are available to rent. The fee is $25 before Sunday, May 10; after then, the fee is $35. The public is welcome and food will be available. For more information, visit www.goodshepherd.sccom or call (814) 238-2110.

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He also was excited to reunite with his old teammates. “I didn’t know they were invited, so that was awesome I got to see them,” Sattler said. “The only time people get to see each other is automotive-related reasons. This event gave them a perfect opportunity to come back down and visit.”

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Soroptimists donate socks to Out of the Cold STATE COLLEGE — In March, Soroptimists delivered bags of socks to the State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave. for the Out of the Cold program. Out of the Cold is designed to provide shelter for the local homeless population. The program rotates from church to church, and is run through volunteers, mostly from the host church. There are three overnight volunteers each night and additional volunteers to prepare meals. From Oct. 28 through April 27, local churches served as emergency shelters, to which homeless people were directed when the Centre House Homeless Shelter was full. Each night of OOTC, residents were given a cot, blanket and snack. Soroptimist International of Centre County is a local service club with the mission of improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

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Wildlife foundation supports mountain lion research STATE COLLEGE — A team of researchers from Penn State University is diligently compiling samples and data to trace the disappearance of mountain lions within Pennsylvania. Once common in the commonwealth, the last documented observation of a mountain lion within the state’s borders was in 1874. The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation supports the study, showcasing in-depth wildlife research and education currently occurring in Pennsylvania. Congruent with the mission of the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation, the researchers, based in the Anthropology and Biology departments, hope to raise awareness about wildlife conservation within the university community and beyond using a natural tie with the school’s recognizable Nittany Lion mascot. “Dating back to its beginnings as an agricultural college, Penn State has an outstanding tradition of difference-making

research and education involving wildlife and its habitat in Pennsylvania,� said Vern Ross, the foundation’s executive director, said, “We are thrilled to support such a passionate group of students working to make an impact in their field.� Researchers will first sequence and analyze mitochondrial DNA genomes of the extinct mountain lions from Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States using the Ancient DNA Laboratory at Penn State and cutting-edge genome sequencing technology. The research team is already collecting skin samples from multiple taxidermied mountain lions from Central Pennsylvania, including one on-campus at the Penn State All-Sports Museum. Mitochondrial DNA is only obtained from the mother. Later phases of the project will analyze nuclear DNA that is inherited from both the mother and father. After sequencing is complete, research-

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ers will compare data with surviving mountain lions in western states and Florida panthers to determine how the populations are related. These data should provide insight into potential conservation of surviving mountain lion populations. “This is a very special opportunity that combines the passion of our undergraduate students with the cutting-edge research capabilities in ancient DNA and genomics at Penn State,� said George Perry, assistant professor of anthropology at the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State. “Through this project we hope to raise awareness among the broader Penn State community, for which the Nittany Lion is our beloved mascot, about wildlife conservation and extinction issues.� Entering into its second decade of existence, the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation continues to provide all wildlife enthusiasts with a way to show

their commitment to all species of wildlife in Pennsylvania and their habitat. The foundation has already raised more than $2 million for projects across the state. It recognizes the importance of scientific wildlife research and education in maintaining Pennsylvania’s rich outdoors heritage. The Anthropological Genomics Laboratory at Penn State studies evolutionary ecology and conservation biology for many different species. The research team for this project is comprised mainly of students within the Department of Anthropology and Department of Biology, but also includes students with majors in biochemistry and molecular biology, wildlife and fisheries science, ecology, immunology and infectious disease, and statistics. To donate to or receive additional details on this project, visit www.pennstate. useed.net/projects/205/home.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The 14th annual Trash to Treasure Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at Beaver Stadium. Each year, more than 60 tons of donated goods from Penn State students moving out of the residence halls are collected and sorted to be resold at discounted prices. Trash to Treasure is the largest recycling event in the area and allows community members to get deals on a variety of items while supporting local health and human service agencies.

The Trash to Treasure set-up and sorting process begins Saturday, May 9, and continues until sale day. The Centre County United Way relies heavily on volunteers to help get ready for the more than 1,000 shoppers who attend the sale. Volunteers can participate as individuals or as a group, and can spend the day or just a couple of hours. For more information or to sign up, visit www.sites.psu.edu/trash2treasure/volunteer.

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THE STATE COLLEGE Elks Lodge No. 1600 recently installed Chris Carver, pictured with his daughter Lila and wife, Brenda, as its new chief lodge officer, effective April 1. Carver will serve in the capacity as exalted ruler until the same time next year.

BELLEFONTE —The public is invited to share in Summer Fest, which is being held for the first time at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Activities begin with a parking lot sale featuring local vendors. The day will also include entertainment by local band Your Dad’s Friends, which will be playing from

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Girl Scouts receive Silver Awards in rare Little House By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Members of Girl Scout Troop 40073 received their Silver Awards during a ceremony held at the Bellefonte Little House on April 19. The Little House is a former dwelling located along Howard Street in Bellefonte behind the Centre County Library, which owns the building. It is supported financially by the Friends of the Bellefonte Little House organization. The Girl Scout Little House was a movement across America beginning in the 1930s. Starting in Washington, D.C., the first Little House was donated to the Girl Scouts by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and was the model for hundreds of Little Houses in every Girl Scout town and city that could manage one. Domesticity and housekeeping skills were promoted in the beginning. Later, Little Houses became simple meeting places and a “face” for Girl Scouting in the community. Gradually, Little Houses fell out of favor, and for some Girl Scouts councils are now only a vague memory. However, some councils have continued the tradition of Little Houses. The Bellefonte facility is used by Girl Scout troops in Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap and Penns Valley. Francy Shreve, a 37-year veteran Girl Scout leader who attended the Bellefonte ceremony, said that there may be as few as nine or 10 Girl Scout Little Houses left in the country. “We like our Little House, so we are going to keep this one for anybody that wants to use it,” she said. The girls of Troop 40073 earned their Silver Awards by constructing 12 birdhouses for use at Raymond B. Winter State Park in Union County. The houses are of four different types for use by four bird species: owls, mourning doves, bluebirds and flickers. The troop used a garage owned by Tom Witherite to construct the birdhouses from materials donated by local businesses, and they worked with R.B. Winter State Park personnel, who guided and assisted the girls in installing them on park grounds.

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MEMBERS OF Girl Scout Troop 40073 received their Silver Awards during a recent ceremony at the Bellefonte Little House. Pictured, from left, are Samantha Ticknor, Brianna Miller, Jessye Smith, Alexis Witherite, Anna McFeely, Sierra Castellano, Kyra Wolfhope, Destiny Vonada and troop leader Dawn Wolfhope. Following a welcome to the ceremony by troop leader Dawn Wolfhope, a meal prepared by the girls was enjoyed by all attendees. The group then adjourned to the backyard for the award ceremony. Wolfhope opened the ceremony, speaking of the Girl Scout Law. “The law should whisper in your ears

about life, like the wind that blows,” she said. “The voice can be heard as our leaders and parents. Listen closely as the wind speaks to you.” Four leaders and parents then spoke in turn, representing the north, south, east and west winds, giving the girls advice based on several facets of the Girl Scout

Law. The girls then took turns reading from the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Wolfhope read a congratulatory letter from the executive vice president of the Girl Scouts organization, and then ended the ceremony by presenting the Scouts with their Silver Award pins.

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Students hold two fundraisers on same night By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — On April 24, Penns Valley junior high students gathered in the high school cafeteria to host their own version of Penn State’s THON, while in the high school’s gymnasium, another fundraising event, the “MORP” dance, got under way Starting at 3:30 p.m. and ending at 11 p.m., the junior high event featured a dodgeball tournament, basketball games and other activities. The purpose of this event was to raise money for Team T.J., a group of local residents who will be bicycling in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in New York City to benefit immunotherapy research at The Cancer Research Institute. The team is riding in honor of T.J. Coursen, of Centre Hall, who was diagnosed with cancer in December 2002. Since then, he’s had 59 tumors either treated or removed from his body, and doctors are keeping close watch on others. Coursen’s wife, Kathy, along with four other team members, will make the two-day, 150-mile bike trek during the first weekend in June. Team T.J. hopes to raise a total of $12,500 by the time of the ride. During the Penns Valley junior high fundraiser, many participants pur-

chased and donned T-shirts with a large number “59,” and the words “T.J. 59, Cancer 0” printed on the back. Each student was required to raise at least $20 to participate in the event. Junior high teacher and student council adviser Kalena Smith said that many students were donating more than the $20 minimum. “We have some kids coming in with 40 or 50 dollars.” More than 50 seventh and eighth graders attended the evening fundraiser, which featured free pizza, soft drinks and home-baked desserts. Smith said the event raised nearly $2,200. At 7 p.m., the MORP dance kick off. MORP is “prom” spelled backward, and one student described the dance as an “anti-prom.” Instead of formal gowns and tuxedos, the students wore casual jeans or shorts and T-shirts, and instead of the typical colored crepe paper streamers, a mountain of toilet paper stood on a table as a decoration. Organizing the dance was a senior project for Penns Valley students Emily Batdorf and Darian Stapleton. Penns Valley teacher Andy Landis served as disc jockey for the dance. The MORP dance was held as a fundraiser for the HOPE Fund of Penns Valley, which helps families in the area during times of catastrophic medical and financial crises.

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PENNS VALLEY High School students dance during the MORP fundraiser, which was held to benefit the HOPE Fund of Penns Valley.

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iK ds’ Recalling summers gone by … and looking ahead The few days of warm weather we enjoyed recently were like magnets, drawing people out of their dens. Like bears awakening from hibernation, men and women were walking around their neighborhoods with kids and dogs. One of the vivid pictures in my head when I think of summer is of two barefoot kids playing on a pile of gravel. It had probably been hauled there to repair a driveway, but to them it had become a city complete with plastic squares (houses?) and trucks and cars of all descriptions. I passed that driveway on my way home from work, and their game continued until the next rain turned their mountain into a muddy mesa. Summer, when I was a child, seemed long and filled with possibilities. There weren’t many of us on Schrader Lane in Mercer County. At the beginning of the road lived two girls, one six years older than I and the Connie Cousins other a year younger. They were the covers a wide Sheasleys. variety of events in The Schraders, for whom the road Centre County for the Centre County was named, lived about another halfGazette. Email her mile away. Three kids lived there — at ccous67@gmail. one boy a year older and one a year com. younger, along with a much younger sister. About another half mile down the lane, and you were at the Kane place. Janice was in my class, and had moved there when I was 10. That was the neighborhood. On any given day, I could ride my bike and find a ball game with the boys, or a game of “statue” on the front lawn of the Sheasleys’ home. At times, even the older girl would join us for a game of Monopoly or Old Maid. I first heard Elvis at their house as she turned up the radio and raved about “Jailhouse Rock.” Nowadays, a teen that age might have ear buds installed in her ears and no one but she would be hearing the music. The pick-up ball game might seem too dull for a kid now — kids today must be on a team. And, there is no shortage of team sports in Centre County. You can sign up children for Little League, soccer or maybe tennis lessons. Since mothers work outside of the home now more than ever, finding ways to keep kids busy may be a necessity, and not just a means of giving them fun things to do. Sure, I am exaggerating to make my point, but times have definitely changed. There are so many activities available in our area, that it’s a chore to choose just one. But, how lucky we are in Centre County to have so many venues, including the YMCA, Centre Parks and Recreation and others. In Bellefonte, the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden has already held an event this season and many more are in the works for the summer, with kids in mind. The BCCG is located at 203 N. Allegheny St., behind the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. On Saturday, May 23, the garden will offer the program “Magic Beans.” Come to see the teepee, and then come to see what is harvested in October that can be made into an autumn decoration.

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AT THE ANNUAL Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, children will find plenty of activities to explore. A cool soak feels good on a hot day. The rest of the Saturday activities in the summer at the BCCG include “Let’s Play in the Dirt!” on June 20, “Sounds in the Garden” on July 18 and “Secrets of the Garden” on Aug. 15. Summer, Page 22

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Kids and summer: Where to go, what to do From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — When it comes to summer activities for children, there is a wide array of choices in Centre County. Whether it’s a Penn State sports camp or a simply a day trip to Penn’s Cave, there is something for every age and every taste. The following is a guide to some of the many choices available to children as parents prepare for summer. After all, in a little more than a month, school will be out for the summer. A closer look at Centre County’s offerings:

HIKING AND CAMPING

(Information provided by Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau.) ■ Bald Eagle State Park 149 Main Park Road, Howard (814) 625-2775 ■ Black Moshannon State Park 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg (814) 342-5960 ■ Centre Region Parks and Recreation 2643 Gateway Drive, No. 1, State College (814) 231-3071 ■ Mount Nittany Conservancy State College (814) 237-0400 ■ Stone Valley Recreation Area 325 Charter Oak Road, Petersburg (814) 863-1164

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■ Penn State Bug Camp Penn State’s Bug Camp for Kids is an educational day camp for children ages 8 to 11. Campers observe and collect insects and participate in hands-on laboratory exercises to learn a broad range of biological, ecological and environmental topics. Each camper receives an insect-collecting kit including a net, magnifying lens, forceps, ID book, collection box and journal, as well as a camp T-shirt, photo and diploma. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers. For more information and online registration, visit www.ento.psu.edu/public/ kids/bug-camp-for-kids. ■ Penn State sports camps Penn State offers a variety of summer sports camps ranging from rugby to figure skating. Sports camps are offered for

athletes in grades four through 12. Costs vary, but include housing, meals and instruction. Athletes get the opportunity to interact with others their age and are given feedback and instruction by Penn State coaching staff. For more information, visit www.gopsu sports.com/camps/home.html. ■ International Sports Training Camp International Sports Training Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains, is a weeklong coed sports camp. The camp offers activities such as gymnastics, soccer, basketball and football. For more information, call (570) 6202267 or email office@international-sports. com. ■ Penn State science camps (Science-U) An outreach program of the Eberly College of Science, Science-U offers day and resident camps for kids entering grades two through 12. Science U programs include “The Science of Toys,” “Advanced CSI Forensics” and “Ecology Camp: The Wild Wonders of Your Own Backyard.” For more information, visit www. sciencecamps.psu.edu. ■ State College Area YMCA The State College Area YMCA offers three different day camps for school-aged children: Explorers (ages 5 to 8), Trailblazers (ages 9 to 12) and Tussey Mountain (ages 8 to 12). The goal of the YMCA’s summer day camp is to enhance physical, social, educational and moral well-being of each camper, and for participants to have fun and build lasting friendships. The summer program includes field trips to Lincoln Caverns, Festival of the Arts, A Day With the Spikes and the Little League World Series. The YMCA also offers a Teen Team Camp in July, which is open to members and non-members ages 13 to 17. It aims to develop leadership, volunteerism, human relations and teamwork. There are field trips to Northland Bowling, Whipple Dam and Knoebels. For more information, visit www. ymcaofcentrecounty.org. ■ Centre Region Parks and Recreation CRPR offers camps for children ages 3 (must be toilet-trained) to 17. Camps include fly-fishing, kayaking, canoeing and the brand new Nature Adventures art camp directed by local artist Susan Nicholas Gephart. CRPR also offers a martial

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THE BELLEFONTE CHILDREN’S FAIR is held in June and offers a free day of fun for children in the Centre Region. arts camp and “Camp Bill,” a youth theater camp that combines voice, movement, dance, puppetry, stage combat and text. For more information, visit www.crpr. org. ■ Camp Woodward Located 25 miles from State College, Camp Woodward offers summer camp programs for skateboarding, BMX, in-line skating, gymnastics, cheerleading, snowboarding/skiing and digital media. Camp Woodward is a custom-designed overnight camp that provides facilities that attract both campers and professional athletes. Camps are offered to ages children ages 7 to 18, with no experience required. Programs take place on a weekly basis from early June until late August. For more information, visit www.camp woodward.com. ■ Camp Timber Tops Located in Greeley, Camp Timber Tops is one of the oldest girls’ overnight summer camps in the United States. Camp activities include outdoor recreation, athletics, creative arts and aquatics. For more information, email info@ timbertops.com or call (215) 887-9700. ■ Pine Forest Camp Owned and operated by the same family for more than 80 years, Pine Forest

Camp is located in the Pocono Mountains. The coed overnight camp offers sporting and fitness-related activities, outdoor adventures, aquatics and creative arts. For more information, call (215) 8879700 or email info@pineforestcamp.com. ■ Camp Green Lane Located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, Camp Green Lane is a coed overnight summer camp committed to providing a nurturing Jewish atmosphere. Camp Green Lane offers outdoor sports and indoor crafts, and serves children entering grades three through 11. Session choices are half summer (threeand-a-half weeks) or full summer (seven weeks). For more information, visit www. greenlane.com. ■ Lake Greeley Camp This private coed overnight summer camp is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. With more than 60 daily activities to choose from, Camp Greeley accommodates boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Enrollment is limited to 275 campers, and sessions are available in two-, four-, sixand eight-week periods. For more information, call (570) 8423739 or visit www.lakegreeley.com. Kids, Page 21

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■ Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Scheduled for Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts brings more than 125,000 people to downtown State College and the University Park campus of Penn State to celebrate the arts with its nationally recognized sidewalk sale and exhibition, gallery exhibition, sand sculpture, and music, dance and theatrical performances in a variety of traditional and non-traditional venues, according to the event’s website. For more information, visit www.artsfestival.com.

■ Lake Owego Camp An overnight camp for boys located in the Pocono Mountains, Lake Owego Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, outdoor adventures, boating, swimming and creative arts. For more information, email info@ lakeowego.com. ■ Grier Summer Camp Located in the Allegheny Mountains, the Grier all-girls summer camp uses the campus of the Grier School, a historic girls boarding school. Grier Summer Camp offers musical theater, horse riding and arts and dance programs for girls ages 6 to 17. For more information, call (814) 6843000, extension 113, or email bestcamp@ grier.org. ■ Camp Lohikan Camp Lohikan is a coed sleep-away camp for children ages 6 to 15. The camp is located in the northeast Pocono Mountains and has been in existence for more than 40 years. Activities include various water sports, land sports, performing arts, horseback riding and creative arts. For more information, call (908) 4709317 or email info@lohikan.com. ■ Art Alliance of Central PA Summer art camps at the Art Alliance include multiple camps for kids ages 5 through teens. Activities range from pop art and tie dye to 3-D paper and clay. Camp sessions run from late June to August. Sessions are limited to 12 students. For more information, visit www.art alliancepa.org. ■ Penn State Weather Camp Penn State’s Weather Camp is a handson experience of the entire weather-prediction process, including the forecast. Participants will also step into the meteorologists’ shoes by presenting their own TV weathercast. Penn State offers both Weather Camp, for students in grades 8 to 12, from Monday, June 22, to Saturday, June 27, and Advanced Weather Camp, for students in grades 11 and 12, from Monday, June 15, to Saturday, June 20. For more information, visit www. outreach.psu.edu/weather-camp/. ■ Shaver’s Creek summer camps Shaver’s Creek camps include outdoor opportunities for children ages 4 to 14, as well as “Leaders in Training,” a program in which 14- to 18-year-old youths can assist with younger campers. For more information, visit www. shaverscreek.org.

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IN THE CENTRE REGION, there are plenty of activities for toddlers during the summer months. ■ The Susquehanna Conference Camp and Retreat Ministry Bible camps for all ages focus on exploring the outdoors and making a connection with God. Camp registration can be completed online at www.susumcamps.org or via mail to Mulberry Drive, P.O. Box 2053, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. ■ C. Barton McCann School of Art This nonprofit in Petersburg supports emerging artists of all ages, using a handson, experiential approach. Camps — which are open to all skill levels and focus on a range of disciplines, including painting, sketching and ceramics — are offered from early June through August. For registration or more information, call (814) 667-2538 or e-mail admissions@ mccannart.org.

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■ McCoy Natatorium, Penn State 108 Bigler Road, University Park (814) 865-1433 ■ State College YMCA 677 W. Whitehall Road, State College (814) 237-7717 ■ Bellefonte Borough Swimming Pool 236 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte (814) 355-4009 ■ Park Forest Community Pool 2100 School Drive, State College (814) 238-4515

FAIRS, FESTIVALS AND CARNIVALS

■ Bellefonte Children’s Fair In early June, Bellefonte will host its children’s fair, which features games, activities and entertainment, as well as raffles and displays. The event is made possible by Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary and benefits the Bellefonte Borough playgrounds. For more information, visit www.visit bellefonte.org. ■ The Bellefonte Cruise Held Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, the weekend event includes an open cruise, sock hop, all-vehicle show, parade of high-performance and classic show cars, motorcycle poker run and other events and activities. For more information, visit www.visit bellefonte.com. ■ Central Pennsylvania 4thFest The 4thFest is a day-long, family-oriented, patriotic birthday party scheduled for Saturday, July 4, on the east campus of Penn State University. The 4thFest is organized by Central Pennsylvania July 4 Inc., a nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer board and leadership team. More than 500 volunteers and 220 sponsors celebrate America’s independence with activities and a fireworks display, according to the organization’s website. For more information, visit www. 4thfest.org.

■ BookFestPA The fourth annual BookFestPA will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Schlow Centre Region Library. The event celebrates the joy of reading with talented local authors, talks by best-selling writers and an array of book-related activities. For more information, visit bookfestpa. org. ■ Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug.15, the event will include more than 100 juried artists and crafters, family entertainment, food and children’s activities. For more information, visit www.visit bellefonte.org. ■ Centre County Grange Fair Set for Friday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 29, the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair is a “city within a town” for a week. The event features concerts, rides, food, games and competitions, according to its website. For more information, visit www.grange fair.net.

SCIENCE AND NATURE CENTERS

■ Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center 3400 Discovery Road, Petersburg (814) 863-2000 Located in the heart of central Pennsylvania, Shaver’s Creek is Penn State’s nature center, offering fun and educational environmental programs and events for the whole community. For more information, visit shaverscreek.org. ■ Discovery Space of Central PA 112 Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College (814) 234-0200 With the mission “to provide engaging science experiences which spark creativity, curiosity and imagination,” Discovery Space offers exhibits and educational Kids, Page 22

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ELIZABETH HANSEN represents Stone Mountain Vertical Adventures. Stone Valley offers plenty of outdoor activities for children during the summer months. Kids, from page 21 events and programs, according to its website. For more information, visit www.my discoveryspace.org. ■Millbrook Marsh Nature Center 548 Puddintown Road, State College (814) 235-7819 Operated by Centre Region Parks and Recreation, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is a 62-acre site that consists of a 12acre farmstead area with a large bank barn, farmhouse and several outbuildings, as well as an adjacent 50-acre wetland, according to its website, www.crpr.centreconnect.org. ■Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park 222 Penns Cave Road, Centre Hall

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(814) 364-1664 Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park is America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife park. The cavern tour is a guided one-hour tour by motorboat on an underground stream. Along the limestone corridors, stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone cascades and draperies decorate the interior rooms, while under water, trout swim and jump for feed. The farm and wildlife tour is a guided 90-minute motorized tour over 1,500 acres of Penn’s Cave forests and fields, which have been carefully preserved as a natural habitat for birds, plant and animals. North American animals, such as bears, wolves, elk, deer, bobcats, bison, longhorn cattle and mustangs as well as the Penn’s Cave icon, the cougar, are seen on the tour, along with the African Adventure Museum, according to the website, www.pennscave.com.

Other summer activities can be found at Millbrook Marsh. Most are walks and educational programs presented in a way that kids will find entertaining as they learn about nature. Another place for extraordinary experiences for children is Discovery Space, 212 W. Foster Ave., in State College. There are 14 different camps for children ages 3 to 15, including half-day camps for preschoolers. An open house is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, to learn all about the summer offerings. More information is available at www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Most families with kids are busy in the summer shuffling them from camps to lessons, so it is no surprise that it is hard for family members to fit a family vacation in among all the rest of the activities. As a grandmother, I looked forward to a few days in the summer with my grandchildren — two at a time usually. But, as they have grown up, the opportunities for those visits are fewer. What is memorable, though, is the way I would plan things to occupy their time and the way they responded. One summer, three girls were with me, along with their mother. The kids passed up going to a fair and a movie in favor of cruising around our pond in a paddleboat, catching frogs. A couple of nets provided a couple of days of fun. During my own childhood, with no television until I was 10, I spent many a rainy day on the porch. There, huddled under a blanket, I read stacks of comic books, Nancy Drew mysteries and “Little Women.� This provided socialization, because every week I traded reading material with the other kids in the neighborhood. A rainy day now will prompt many kids to stay in their rooms, where there is a TV with video-game hook-ups. I hear that some teens only come out for meals. I do not mean to imply that all teens are lazy or spend all their time on their devices. I know many who volunteer as

playground aides, camp counselors and helpers at Bible school programs. They hold down summer jobs and still find time to volunteer. What I do think about, though, is how much kids may be missing by only texting and sending pictures back and forth on their iPads and iPhones. Social skills are needed to handle interviews and to get what you want out of life. There are certain ways to interact with people with kindness and tact. Now, lest you think that the era of my childhood was completely carefree, I must tell you that most of the kids I knew had some work to do at home. I remember being told to hoe two rows of the garden before I went to play. Housecleaning and mowing completed my duties — unless it was haying time. My father was a well driller who farmed part-time. At various times, we kept cows (which provided our meat), pigs or chickens. I was the youngest of three girls, so I had my turn at driving the tractor and raking hay. Life was not all work by any means. Friday evenings were spent at the roller rink. We had a school bus driver who would run a route, picking up kids along the way. While we skated, he bowled in the alleys next door to the rink. A lot of kids went — it was inexpensive and we were reasonably safe. Mr. Philson would check his passengers and, if we came on the bus, we had to go home on the bus. I think there are more dangers out there for our children and grandchildren today despite the fact that they have so many more activities. Although it may take a little more planning to keep them safe in the summer, allowing them some absolute, unscheduled time is very valuable. Time to make up a game with a friend, read a book or simply study cloud formations can teach self-reliance, initiative and concentration as effectively as any organized activity. So, let’s try to let kids be kids as long as possible this summer.

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Illinois sweeps three-game series from Penn State By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Illinois came into Medlar Park for a three-game series against Penn State as one of the best college baseball teams in the country. The Fighting Illini had racked up 33 wins, were ranked No. 8 in the country, and came into town riding an 11-game win streak. After completing their sweep of the Nittany Lions with a 6-3 victory on April 26, not very much of that was changed — but it could have been. Illinois swaggered its way to a 10-1 win in the series opener on April 24, but the next day the two teams locked into a tense, fourhour, extra-inning contest that didn’t end until the Illini pushed across two runs in the 15th inning to finally prevail, 4-2. Penn State tied that game with a run in the bottom of the ninth inning and had a runner in scoring position for the win, but it failed to get the big hit. The chances were there again on the last day of the series, but even though they out-hit Illinois, the Nittany Lions couldn’t recover from a four-run UI second inning and fell again, 6-3. Illinois bunched together five singles and a walk in the second inning against Penn State starter Nick Distasio and scored four runs to take the early lead over the Lions. Will Krug, Ryan Nagle and Reid Roper all had RBI singles in the inning. Penn State crept back, putting runners on in every inning except the ninth and scoring single runs in the third, sixth and seventh. Yet the big hit eluded Penn State.

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PENN STATE’S Jim Haley (38) and Taylor Skerpon (5) celebrate an out as they leave the field during Sunday’s game with Illinois at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Nittany Lions were swept by Illinois. A ninth-inning insurance homer by Illini catcher Jason Goldstein and a one-two-three stint by reliever Nick Blackburn closed out the Lions. “Honestly, we don’t have anything to show for the three games as far as the win column,” Penn State coach Rob Cooper said,

“but I thought our guys competed and battled. When you’re trying to build a program, you look for things like that. “That (Illinois) is a team that’s going to host a regional and be a national seed, and for us to have a chance to win yesterday (April 25) and be in that game all day

today and compete the way we did, it shows our guys won’t quit and we’re building toward the right things.” After an uneventful first inning during the third game of the series, Illinois began to get to Distasio in the second. Singles by Casey Fletcher and Dave Kenan

put runners on first and second with one out, and then Krug singled home Fletcher with the first run. Ryne Roper then walked, and after a flyout, Nagle singled home Kenan and Krug. Reid Roper followed with another single, and Illinois had a 4-0 lead. “This is the second outing in a row that hasn’t been good for him (Distasio),” Cooper said, “but that kid cares, he’s working hard and he’s going to continue to learn from this.” Penn State followed Distasio with three relievers — Sal Blasi, Marko Boricich and Dakota Forsyth — who gave up only one run and two hits over the next six innings. Meanwhile, Penn State’s Greg Guers had RBIs in the third and seventh innings, and Tyler Kendall had one in the sixth as Penn State crept to within striking distance at 5-3. But other opportunities — three runners in the second, two in the fourth and bases loaded in the fifth — all went unfulfilled for the Lions. Then in the ninth, Goldstein unloaded to deep left, and closer Blackburn, throwing low to mid90s, sealed the Illini’s 36th win. “It was frustrating,” Penn State second baseman Taylor Skerpon said, “but we stuck with it. We ended up squeezing out a couple more runs there towards the end. “So we stuck with it. We hit some balls hard, but just unlucky. Today was one of those days.” Penn State finished the series with an overall record of 1326, 2-12 in the Big Ten, with 10 games remaining on its schedule.

Peck turns in fine performance in win over Bellefonte By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — Philipsburg-Osceola pitcher Maggie Peck is accustomed to getting major support from the relentless P-O hitters and the leak-proof Mountie defense. And from herself, of course. Hosting Bellefonte on Monday, April 27, Peck pitched a complete game against the Lady Raiders and also ignited the Philipsburg offense in P-O’s convincing 11-3 victory. Peck led off the game for P-O with a long home run over the center field fence — her third home run in her last three outings — that started the Mounties on the way to six first-inning runs that Bellefonte would not be able to overcome. The Raiders did bounce back for three in the second to cut their deficit to 6-3, but the P-O offense kept slugging away. Haylee Hayward had two hits and also homered for P-O, and Kenzie Burge and Chelsea Henry had two hits each as the

Mounties added a run in the second, two in the third, and another two in the fourth to pull away from Bellefonte. The win gives P-O a sweep of the season series with the Raiders and puts it on a collision course with Central, in a game to be played today, for the top spot in the Mountain League. “We struggled the first inning,” Bellefonte coach Fred Caldwell said, “and against a team like Philipsburg you aren’t going to have a lot of success digging out of that hole.” Peck avoided trouble in the Bellefonte first after pitcher Tara Baney doubled with two outs, and then she came up and homered with a two-strike count to put the Mounties immediately on the board with a 1-0 lead. Megan Bainey was then hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored on Kenzie Burge’s RBI single. Hayward and Abby Showers reached on a walk and an error, and Chelsey Henry followed by drawing a Peck, Page 27

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After accident, Crouse returns to the game he loves By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Camdin Crouse’s future in football seemingly came crashing down in 2012, when the former Robert Morris University quarterback lost his leg in an ATV accident. Three years later, he’s back on the sideline as a football coach, this time for a semi-professional team based in State College. These days, they’re called the Port Matilda Flash. They’ll have to wait another year to adopt their new name, the State College Flash. For Crouse, joining the team as a coach was his avenue back into the sport he loves. “I’m a part of the family now and I can’t leave these guys,” he said. “Being back around football, it’s nice to see pads hitting, to see the camaraderie of all the guys, all that stuff.” Crouse isn’t the team’s head coach, but on Saturday afternoon, he took the team’s primary leadership position in its rivalry game against the Morrisdale Storm Run-

ners. A number of scuffles broke out during the game as the two teams, which are very familiar with each other, battled it out in the fifth week of the Great Eastern Football Association season. “A lot of our guys played for them,” Crouse said. “I know their coach was one of my coaches in high school. All the guys know each other. It’s pretty heated.” The Flash dominated the game, winning by a score of 34-12. They’re off to a successful start on the season, earning their fourth win in five games on Saturday, but the team is still waiting on community support. “There are three more home games for the season,” says Peter Colletti, a linebacker and tight end on the Flash. “We would love to get some support out there and let people know what we have to offer to the community.” The Flash do offer some football during Penn State’s offseason, but they strive to be more than just an outlet for entertainment. The team sports pink and black on its jerseys, and while the colors are a nod to Penn State’s original scheme, the pink is also

representative of breast cancer awareness. “A lot of teams in the league have awareness games,” says Anthony Noland, a linebacker on the Flash. “We want to get our name out there. When we have games like that, we want to have a big crowd here to donate.” The league also takes a staunch stance against racism. Thor Morlow, who plays on the defensive line, stressed how important that is to the Flash after Saturday’s game. “One of the big things we stand up for as a league is against racism,” he said. “It’s about everyone coming together and being a unit. We stand against racism totally and completely.” While he applauds the philanthropic efforts, for Crouse, it’s still about the pigskin. “We want people to know we’re out here playing football,” he said. “We’re supporting a cause, but also, who doesn’t like seeing football on Saturdays? We have guys sacrificing something every Saturday to come play. That’s the most rewarding part.” While the Flash want their name out there to earn a fan following, they’re also

looking to harvest talented football players in the area. But when asked if he’d like to see Nittany Lion quarterback Christian Hackenberg in pink and black, Crouse opted to stick with Matt Mazzara, a State College native who played college football and basketball at Saint Francis Universty. “I think we’ll keep our quarterback. We were struggling at the position last year but he came and picked us up this year,” Crouse says. “He’s a good leader. He’s a good overall athlete and a better kid than he is a football player. He’s the heart of our football team and he brings us all together.” Crouse is clearly a cerebral quarterback, and he showed that toward the end of Saturday’s game. On a designed pass play, Mazzara recognized the defense’s tendency to crash the right side of the line. He saw space to the left and darted toward the goal line for a touchdown that sealed Morrisdale’s fate. While the Flash don’t yet have a dedicated fan section, they make up for that on the sideline.

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Von Walker nets St. Joe’s track and field team a scholarship has high expectations this year By BEN JONES

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State linebacker and special teams guru Von Walker has finally seen his hard work pay off. He was awarded with a football scholarship Monday night. The now former walk-on will see his name among the 85 scholarships Penn State is now permitted to utilize in the post-NCAA sanction era. While Walker’s 12 tackles in 12 games during the 201415 season is a modest total, he has won praise at every turn for his hard work and hard hitting abilities. And there is little doubt he has been a key figure within the program. Penn State did not announce the news last night but players and assistant coaches all took to Twitter night to congratulate Walker. “Congrats to (Von Walker) on EARNING his $$$$” Defensive coordinator Bob Shoop tweeted. “Von has earned the respect of this coaching staff as much as anyone in the program. #MostImproved” Later Tuesday the football program finally announced the scholarship award with coach James Franklin echoing his player’s statements. “Von Walker is the example of everything that represents Penn State football,” Franklin said in a news release. “He is blue collar, hard-nosed, works his butt off day in and day out and always has positive energy at practice. He has improved as much as anybody on our team since we arrived. Make no mistake about it, I am not giving Von a scholarship, he has earned this full scholarship.”

BOALSBURG — A closer look at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy boys’ track and field team: Head coach — Jayson Jackson, fourth season. Assistant coaches — Brenna O’Connor, Miriam Powell and Tim Kamats. 2014 record — Not available. 2014 season in review — Finished seventh in District 6 AA. Brian Hackman (1600-meter) and 4x400 meter relay team of Kahsim Buey, Hackman, Mikey Kresovich and Charlie Ross finished third in the district and qualified for states. Key losses — Stephen Forstmeie, Kahsim Buey. Returning letterwinners — Hackman (senior), Mike Jabco (senior) Gabe Sandoval (senior), Austin Emel (junior), Ross (junior), Eli Urban (junior), Sam DeNezza (junior) and Michael Peters (junior). Key newcomers — Freshmen Blake Murray, Andy Rogan, Joey Wheeler, Minseok Lee and Theo Spychalski. Fast facts — According to Jackson, the squad is coming off a record-breaking year. “Last season was the first time we had an individual (Hackman) and relay team qualify for the state meet. We broke every record on the books except for one,” Jackson said. Outlook — Jackson is optimistic about the 2015 campaign.

Penn State and Georgia series in the works? By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — As fans long for marquee matchups, a Penn State-Georgia series might not be out of the question. According to Seth Emerson of The Telegraph in Georgia, Bulldogs’ athletic director Greg McGarity is interested in getting his fans on the road to some of the nation’s most “iconic” stadiums. When asked about some schools like Ohio State and Michigan, McGarity seemingly disregarded them according to Emerson. When asked about Penn State in addition to USC and UCLA, McGarity reportedly showed a genuine interest. “I think Penn State would be a great matchup,” McGarity said at an event on April 28 according to Emerson. “You’re thinking like I’m thinking. Those are the type of venues that we’d love to play in. You mentioned three, and those are three that I would agree with you on. You’ve got the Coliseum, the Rose Bowl and Happy Valley. I think our fans, that’d be pretty neat. So that’s the type of iconic things that we’re talking about doing.” On the surface, the meeting makes sense considering James Franklin’s obvious ties to the south and his former SEC colleagues. Equally true, the growing interest by major college football programs to improve out of conference scheduling. The obvious implication being a stronger resume for the playoff committee to consider when the postseason nears. Add in the fact that Penn State won the 1983 National Title game against the Bulldogs there is plenty of history thrown into the mix. “We are in discussions with multiple schools about future non-conference games,” a Penn State spokesperson said when asked about the possibility of a series with Georgia.

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Bingo will benefit Bulldogs STATE COLLEGE — A Vera Bradley bingo will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at South Hills School in State College. The event will benefit the Centre Bulldogs youth football team. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, contact Shannon at shannonlei25@yahoo.com.

Adult baseball players sought STATE COLLEGE — Adult baseball is alive and well in State College, but still looking for a few good men (or women). The 15th season is about to start in May. There are nine teams in a 28-plus division that plays on Sundays, and four teams in a 40-plus division that plays on weeknights. The leagues play at the State College Teener League fields and use wooden bats. There are opportunities for new players in both divisions. Visit www.centresluggers.com for more information about either division.

Penn United holding sign ups STATE COLLEGE — Penn United Soccer has opened registration for all of its spring programs for children ages 5 and older. Programs are for boys and girls of all skill levels and ages. For more information, visit www.pusasoccer.org.

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Scenes from Nittany Valley Little League Opening Day Photos by Tim Weight The Nittany Valley Little League held its annual Opening Day on April 25 at the Walker Township Fields. There were several special guests, including Ike the Spike and Penn State baseball head coach Rob Cooper. Nearly 300 children are playing Little League baseball and softball in Nittany Valley this year.

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THE PITTSBURGH SUPERSTARS State College Junior Level 2 “Cover Girls” All-Star Team will be competing at the Varsity All-Star Cheerleading Championship. Pictured, front row, from left, are Ariana Wilford, Samantha Hesser, Katelyn Shutt, Lorelai Radzonowski, Lexi Bickley, Alyssa Packer and Mikayla Irvin. Back row, from left, are owner/coach T.J. Banas, Eva Gates, Melissa Zaffino, Skylar Kutruff, Syndey Callenberger, Hayden Norvell, Elsie Saulen, Alex Steward, Peyton Sheppard, coach Ashley Abernethy and coach Mariah LaPorte.

Cheerleaders headed to Florida PLEASANT GAP — The Pittsburgh Superstars State College Junior Level 2 “Cover Girls” All-Star Team will be competing at the Varsity All-Star Cheerleading Championship Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. The competition is an end-of-the-year final competition that only 10 percent of teams nationwide earn a bid at which to compete. The J2 Cover Girls earned their

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ond after a double by Bainey, two in the third on RBIs by Jayde Burge and Thompson, and then the 10th and 11th runs on a two-run shot by Hayward over the leftfield wall. “They (Hayward and Peck) are just killing it,” P-O shortstop Abby Showers said. “They work hard each day, they are great players, and two of my best friends. They get up there and they just hit the ball. That’s all they think about.” The win leaves Philipsburg with a 10-2 overall record, 9-0 in the Mountain League, with games against Penns Valley and Central coming up. “We’re peaking now,” Kenzie Burge said, “and coach always tells us to play our best ball toward the end of May and going into playoffs. So we’re making it. We’re getting there.”

bases-loaded walk. Two runs scored when Jayde Burge followed with a fielder’s choice grounder, and Hannah Thompson drove in the sixth run with another fielder’s choice. “That (the six runs) was the key, obviously,” P-O coach Jim Gonder said, “and Maggie (Peck) got us going with the leadoff home run.” Bellefonte struck back with three runs in its second on an error and singles by Sarah Menna, Alexis Wetzler, and Stevi Confer, but even though the Raiders put runnners on in every inning, they were unable to bread through again against Peck. And P-O kept scoring. The Mounties added a run in their sec-

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Let the hype begin: The 2015 NFL Draft is here PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

Pat Rothdeutsch is a sports writer for The Centre County Gazette. Email him at sports@ centrecounty gazette.com

CHICAGO — Tonight is the first round of the 2015 National Football League college draft — a megaproduction almost beyond all mega-productions. The first round takes hours, and there are film clips, charts, best availables, team needs, interviews and table after table full of guys who talk (and talk) about the picks as if the drafted players were already in the Pro Bowl. All of this was preceded by mock drafts — that is, experts who

evaluate players down to the tiniest detail and project which players are going to be drafted by each NFL team. Almost all mock drafts end up to be completely wrong. Which is why I am presenting my mock draft here today. I have as much chance as anyone in getting any of these choices correct because of my science-based method: I took the top 50 prospects from NFL.com and put them into my best baseball hat and drew them out (without looking!) in the draft order. I cheated a little. Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariatta are everybody’s first two picks, so I will go along with that, even though they still could be wrong. The first player drawn from my hat then, Amari Cooper, went to the Jags. So here goes with the complete first round: 1. Bucs — Jameis Winston, FSU

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PITTSBURGH STEELERS head coach Mike Tomlin, left, and general manager Kevin Colbert take questions during an April 27 news conference about this weekend’s NFL Draft. 2. Titans — Marcus Mariotta, Oregon 3. Jags — Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama 4. Raiders — Cameron Irving, C, Florida State 5. Washington — Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami 6. Jets — Dorian Green-Beckham, WR, Missouri 7. Chicago — Danny Shelton, NT, Washington 8. Falcons — Dante Fowler, LB, Florida 9. Giants — Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State 10. Rams — Shane Ray, DE, Missouri 11. Vikings — Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M 12. Browns — Bud Dupree, OLB, Kentucky 13. Saints — Owamagbe Odighizuwa (winner of best name ever), DE, UCLA 14. Miami — DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville 15. 49ers — Landon Collins, SS, Alabama 16. Texans — Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise St. 17. Chargers — Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska 18. Chiefs — Jalen Collins, CB, LSU 19. Browns — Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa 20. Eagles — Denzell Perryman, LB, Miami 21. Bengals — Leonard Williams, DE,

USC 22. Steelers — Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan 23. Lions — Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA 24. Cardinals — TJ Clemmings, OT, Pitt 25. Panthers — Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia 26. Ravens — Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi St. 27. Cowboys — La’el Collins, OT, LSU 28. Broncos — Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State 29. Colts — Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida St. 30. Packers — Kevin White, WR, West Virginia 31. Saints — Byron Jones, CB, UConn 32. Pats — Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota There you have it, the complete first round, scientifically chosen. By the way, the Steelers second pick: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin. And the Eagles second pick: Malcom Brown, DT, Texas. This all could be thrown off, of course, if teams do not choose among the top 50 players. Or if NFL.com does not know, after all, who the top 50 players are. In either case, some of these picks may be wrong. The draft starts tonight, and right now, the Bucs are on the clock!

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Centre County Golf Course Directory

It’s that time of year again. If you haven’t already gotten your clubs out of the garage, what are you waiting for? The weather is finally nice, the carts are gassed up and golf courses in and around Centre County are open for business. On the following pages, Gazette correspondent John Dixon takes a closer look at the area courses and what they have to offer. Here’s hoping you hit ‘em long and straight! — Chris Morelli

CENTRE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

www.centrehillscc.com Pro: Jeb Boyle, 28th season Driving range: Yes Practice putting green: Yes Short game practice green: Yes Holes: 27 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,461 Rating/slope: 71.9/136 Fairways: Bent Greens: Bent grass Sand Bunkers: 63 Architect: Alex Findlay, Robert Trent Jones, Ault, Clark & Associates Tee Times: No Fees: Annual dues and cart rental fees Phone: (814) 238-0161 Address: 153 Country Club Road, State College Hours: N/A (private club)

MOUNTAINVIEW COUNTRY CLUB

www.mtviewcountryclub.com Pro: Jack Brennan, third season Driving range: Yes Practice putting green: Yes Short game practice green: Yes Holes: 18 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,427 Rating/slope: 71.5/130 Fairways: Rye grass Greens: Poa/bent grass Sand Bunkers: 31 Architect: Lowell Erdman Tee Times: Yes Fees: Non-Elk members — full membership, $1,550; limited membership, $1,360; young professional (under age 35), $1,100; junior membership (under age 18), $425. Elks Club members — full membership, $1,395; limited membership, $1,225; young professional membership, $1,000 Phone: (814) 466-7231 Address: 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk (weather permitting)

NITTANY COUNTRY CLUB

Rating/slope: 69.2/116 Fairways: Rye grass Greens: Bent grass/poana Sand Bunkers: 21 Architect: Founded in 1895 originally as the Nittany Rod and Gun Club, it is the fifth-oldest golf club in Pennsylvania and the 79th-oldest in the United States Tee Times: No (private) Fees: Various memberships for single, family, youth golfers and non-resident members who must reside more than 75 miles from the club and in counties not contiguous with Centre County; contact the pro shop for prices Phone: (814) 383-2611 Address: 110 Country Club Drive, Mingoville Hours: Pro shop, 8 a.m. to dusk (seasonal)

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Directory, from page 29 Par: 70 Yardage: 5,595 Rating/slope: 68.2/129 Fairways: Bent grass Greens: Bent grass Sand Bunkers: 29 Architect: Alexander Findlay, construction by Italy’s Angelo Guento; Philipsburg C. C. celebrates its 92nd year this season Tee Times: Required Monday through Thursday and also open to the public Wednesday after 2 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, member and member-guest only Fees: Monday, $25 for 18 holes and cart; Thursday, $30 for 18 holes and cart Phone: (814) 342-1114 Address: 1 Country Club Lane, Philipsburg Hours: Pro shop, Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Directory, from page 30 Practice putting green: Yes Short game practice green: Yes Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,535 Rating/slope: 71.4/129 Fairways: Bent grass Greens: Bent grass Sand Bunkers: 30 Architect: Jim Polinchok Tee Times: Yes Fees: Unlimited golf, $999; couples unlimited golf, $1,798; senior membership, $799, Monday through Thursday only; couples seniors, $1,398; golf package, $390 (180 holes of anytime golf, includes cart and one guest pass); silver package, $215 (90 holes, includes cart rental) Phone: (814) 692-4249 Address: 350 Freestone Lane, Port Matilda Hours: 7:30 a.m. until dusk. Open seven days a week.

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Golf event benefits P-O wrestling programs PHILIPSBURG — The annual P-O Mountie Matmen Golf Classic recently was held at the Philipsburg Elks Country Club. The event benefits Philipsburg-Osceola wrestling programs. There was a three-way tie for first place in the net division with a score of 62. The three winning foursomes were: Jeff Dunkle, Matt Foster, Dan Nelson and Kaleb Quick; Jarrod Benton, Derick Weitoish, Ryan Dobo and Jeremy Potter; and Brad Wood, Dick Wood, Brent Wood and Brian Wood.

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April 30-May 6, 2015

Arts & Entertainment

‘Blood at the Root’ continues to rack up honors UNIVERSITY PARK — The cast of the Penn State School of Theatre’s production of “Blood at the Root” is returning from the most recent stop on its international tour — the Adelaide Fringe Festival in Australia — with several honors, including the Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation Award and the Best of Fringe Award for Best Theatre from the South Australian daily newspaper The Advertiser. “Blood at the Root,” commissioned by the School of Theatre in 2012, initially toured South Africa as a workshop production in 2013 and has since been performed to critical and audience acclaim in the United States and United Kingdom, on a repeat tour to South Africa, and most recently in Australia. Inspired by the “Jena Six” — a group of young black men in Jena, La., who were charged with attempted murder after assaulting a white student at their high school in 2006 — the play was written by award-winning playwright Dominique Morrisseau for the School of Theatre’s Master of Fine Arts degree acting class of 2015. In its announcement, the Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation noted that the selection committee unanimously found the play “an outstanding work that promotes human rights. The play’s message resonates around the world, highlighting the

importance of accepting people regardless of race in order to achieve a better world.” The Advertiser called “Blood at the Root” “brilliant” and “breathtaking” in its first-week five-star review. Other honors for the play in Australia include “Best Theatre in Week One” and nomination for the Adelaide Fringe Festival Best Theatre Award. In addition, the play won the Hip Hop Theater Creator Award presented by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and the Holden Street Theatres Edinburgh Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as being shortlisted for the Amnesty International Award at Edinburgh. In addition to performing the show, the cast has engaged with hundreds of students around the world, hosting workshops on the play’s themes of social prejudice, systemic injustice and the promotion of human rights. Cast members include School of Theatre M.F.A. alumni Stori Ayers, Brandon Carter, Allison Scarlet Jaye, Tyler Reilly and Kenzie Ross, and undergraduate Christian Thompson. The director is Steve Broadnax, head of the MFA acting program at Penn State. For more information, follow “Blood at the Root” on Facebook at www.facebook. com/BloodAtTheRoot.

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THE “BLOOD AT THE ROOT” cast performed at the University of the Free States, Bloemfontein, South Africa, during its 2013 visit. The shows recently won awards at Australia’s Adelaide Fringe Festival.

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STAND-UP COMEDIANS Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will bring their improv material to Penn State in September.

Improv comedians Mochrie, Sherwood to perform UNIVERISTY PARK — Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Known for their work on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Mochrie and Sherwood improvise new material nightly from audience suggestions and participation.

In 2013, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” returned to TV on The CW. The third season is expected later this year. For more information, visit www.colinandbradshow.com. For information on reserved theater tickets, visit www.bjc.psu.edu.

Ballet version of ‘Wizard of Oz’ to be staged

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COUNTRY MUSIC STAR Garth Brooks recently held a news conference before the start of his series of shows at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. Shows began on April 24 and continue through Saturday, May 2.

STATE COLLEGE — Students from the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will dance “The Wizard of Oz” at The State Theatre, with performances scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31. “The Wizard of Oz” is a new full-length ballet based on the original story. PASCP’s production will directly involve some community members and locations, such as The Tavern, Iron Furnace and Thompson’s Woods, and Oz will represent the Penn State and State College area.

Guest appearances, local musicians, new costumes and elaborate set pieces will help transport the audience on an exciting adventure along the yellow brick road. “The Wizard of Oz” cast is made up of 85 dancers. There will be special appearances by local celebrities, including State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham, who will show up in Sunday’s performance. Everyone, young and old, will enjoy this unique version of the classic story. Tickets for the ballet are available through the State Theatre box office by calling (814) 272-0606.

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Penn State cello professor is soloist on new CD UNIVERSITY PARK — Kim Cook, professor of music in cello at Penn State, is the solo cellist on a recently released MSR Classics CD. On the recording, Cook is featured performing concertos by Camille Saint-SaĂŤns and Édouard Lalo and “Elegyâ€? by Gabriel FaurĂŠ with the Philharmonica Bulgarica. Valeri Vatchev and Grigor Palikarov conducted the orchestra for the recording in Sofia, Bulgaria. James Forrest, critic from Fanfare, the leading publication reviewing classical music recordings, deemed the recording to be “world class.â€? “Cook and her Bulgarian colleagues fully match any recording of the [Lalo] work I know. This newest Lalo has now become my favorite,â€? said Forrest. Critic Phil Muse from Audio Society of Atlanta concurred. “She cultivates one of the most beautiful singing tones I have ever heard coaxed from a cello.â€? Fanfare featured the recording on the cover of its March issue, with an interview of Cook and reviews of two previous recordings inside. One of the recordings includes the Cello Concerto in B Minor by Antonin Dvorak, “Kol Nidreiâ€? by Max Bruch and a premiere recording of the concerto by Zdenek Pololanik from 2003. The second includes solo sonatas by Zoltan Kodaly, George Crumb and Paul Hindemith, from 1998. Of the solo sonata by Kodaly, Jerry Dubins concluded,

“Kim Cook’s performance of the piece may just be the best I’ve heard yet.â€? Huntley Dent, of Fanfare, said, “I think you’ll find her reading of the KodĂĄly riveting.â€? Cook has made solo recordings of eight concertos, two solo concert pieces with orchestra, three solo unaccompanied sonatas and two piano trios culminating in six CD publications by MSR Classics, Bayer Recordings, Slovak Treasures and Accademia dell’Arte. The solo concertos are recorded with accompanying orchestras in Russia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. A graduate of Yale and the University of Illinois, Cook was principal cellist of the Sao Paulo Symphony and taught at New Mexico State University prior to her appointment at Penn State. Cook has performed to critical acclaim as a soloist in 28 countries and has toured as an Artistic Ambassador for the U.S. State Department. At her Carnegie Hall debut, critics admired her “ravishing colors and texturesâ€? (New York Concert Review). In Europe, she was hailed as “the superb American cellistâ€? (Die Rheinpfalz, Frankfurt). For the 2008–09 school year, Cook was named the inaugural Penn State Laureate. Cook’s recent performances include recitals in New York and Baltimore and at the University of Cambridge, as well as concerto performances with the Split Virtuosi Orchestra in Croatia, the Volgograd Symphony in Russia and the Ukrainian State Orchestra in Kiev.

PSU alumnus scheduled to exhibit photography in Italian gallery UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State alumnus and College of Arts and Architecture supporter Rich Smukler will have a solo exhibition of his photographs at La Rodine Gallery, in the Tuscan village of Ponte a Serraglio, Italy, Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 14. Smukler is a Boca Raton, Fla. attorney and mediator who also has a career as a fine art photographer. He studied for seven summers at Tuscano Photographic Workshop in San Quirico D’Orcia, Italy. Smukler has exhibited across the United States, including at the 54th International Juried Exhibition at the San Diego Art Institute/Museum of the Living Artist, which opened April 18 He also exhibited in the juried exhibition there in 2009, and has had juried exhibitions at the Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, La.; Virginia Academy of Fine Arts, Lynchburg, Va.; Philadelphia Athenaeum; Museum of Flight, Seattle; and Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Mystic, Conn. among others. His international exhibitions include Sandro Santioli Photo Atelier in Florence, Italy, Montreal Art Centre: Global Art League International Juried Exhibition, and Canadian International Digital Photography Juried Exhibition 2011. He was a nominee for the ninth annual Black and White Spider Awards, an international awards program that honors black-and-white photography. His work has been published in Best of America Photography, Part II,

Photographer’s Forum Magazine and in the book “Rich Smukler Photographic Expressionism�. Two major hotel chains recently acquired Smukler’s works for their permanent collections. Marriott’s Residence Inn at 170 Broadway, New York City, acquired — in conjunction with Indiewalls Inc. — Smukler’s “Bow Down,� an image of a rusting ship soon to meet its fate on the Miami River in Florida. It will appear in each of the 243 rooms in the hotel. The photograph was exhibited in 2014 at the 25th annual juried show at the Contemporary Arts Center in Las Vegas. Also in conjunction with Indiewalls Inc., the Radisson Blue Hotels and Resorts in Minneapolis have acquired Smukler’s “Cross� for their permanent collection. “Cross� was taken in an abandoned marble quarry in Apuan Alps, near Pietrasanta in northwestern Tuscany. “Cross� earned distinction at the San Diego Art Institute/Museum of the Living Artist 50th International Award Exhibition. Smukler’s interest in photography dates back to his childhood. “My folks gave me a Brownie Hawkeye camera when I was a little boy and I never looked back. The digital world provided a new set of challenges that seemed to fit into my creative wheelhouse. It has been a wondrous journey,� he said. For more information, visit www.richsmuklerphoto. com.

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JAY VONADA, center, is releasing his first quartet CD since 2008 on June 2.

Local trombonist set to release CD AARONSBURG — Jay Vonada will be releasing his fifth CD, “Expressions,� on Tuesday, June 2. A release party is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center in Millheim from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This will be Vonada’s first quartet CD since his debut recording, “Jammin’,� in 2008, which featured trombone, keyboard, bass and drums. The new CD feature Vonada on trombone, Mac Himes on guitar, Bob Hart on bass and Kevin Lowe on drums. The CD was recorded on Nov. 22 in Altoona at Data Music Services, with Dave Villani serving as recording engineer. The recording features eight original compositions by Vonada. Vonada has been a fixture on the music scene in the central Pennsylvania region for the past five years, leading a variety of ensembles at fairs, festivals, wineries, breweries, nursing homes and assisted living communities. For more information about the release party, visit www.greendrakeart.com.

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Gallery exhibit to open STATE COLLEGE — The Fraser Street Gallery will present an opening reception for “Art and Appetite� from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 1. The opening will feature a group exhibition pertaining to delicious depictions of food. It features original artwork by Mike Demi, J. Harlan Ritchey, Roxanne Naydan, James Farrah, Chuck Fong, Jonathan Preston, Ruth Kazez and Art Margaux. Harold Taddy is the special guest. He will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the State College Spikes and food will be provided by Gigi’s Restaurant.

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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.

ONGOING

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.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775, 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.liferecovery statecollege.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.life recoverystatecollege.com. Safety Checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at their Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Exhibit — “Bonsai Trees” will be on

display through Thursday, April 30, at the Betsy Rodgers Allen Art Gallery, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 237-6238 or visit www.schlowlibrary. org. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Dan Mohney will be on display through mid-May in Founder’s Hall, Lock Haven University-Clearfield Campus, 201 University Drive, Clearfield. The exhibit is available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, contact Rebecca Ogden at rogden@lhup. edu. Exhibit — “Art of the Bellefonte Schools” will be on display from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 24, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and a special school/community reception will take place on Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. This show will consist of art from all four elementary, middle and high schools. For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Marlee Erwin will be on display from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of jewelry by Elizabeth Hay will be on display from Sunday, May 3, to Sunday, May 31, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Caring for Mom and Dad Thursday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. With Americans living longer than ever before, soon older adults will outnumber the young. Family caregivers are providing 90% of parent care, in addition to balancing work and family— a job most cannot afford to do. This hour-long national documentary premiere explores the emotional, health, and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day.

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For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Marianne Fyda and Karl Eric Leitzel will be on display from Sunday, May 3, to Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www. bellefontemuseum.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Event — The Small Business Development Center at Penn State will host an “Introduction to QuickBooks” event from 8 a.m. to noon in Room 243, 200 Technology Center, University Park. For more information, visit www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminars/. Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org. Book Club — Join the afternoon “Elementary Explorers” book club from 3 to 5 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Discover new interests, play with science, race BeeBots, design your own art box, master a Lego challenge and more. Visit www.schlow library.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace. org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Sale — The Howard United Methodist Church will host a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. All proceeds will benefit the local outreach. For more information, call (814) 625-2362. 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. Film — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will screen “Best in Show” (PG-13) from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by a discussion, at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Sale — The Howard United Methodist Church will host a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. All proceeds will benefit the local outreach. For more information, call (814) 625-2362. Event — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a “Board Gaming Meetup” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Event — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority and Centre Region COG will be hosting a celebration for the grand opening of the new Oak Hall Regional Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 120 Linden Hall Road, Boalsburg. A dedication ceremony will take place at noon, followed by a trail walk. For more information, call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org/ playday. Book Sale — Holt Memorial Library will host a “Friends of the Library” book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Browse a large selection of used books in almost every genre. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library presents “World Stories Alive,” for ages 3 to 8, at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. This week’s language is Hindi. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Activity — A chess club for all ages will meet in the Musser Room from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. What’s Happening, Page 35

aPril 30-May 6, 2015 What’s Happening, from page 34 Workshop — Schlow Centre Region Library presents a Turkish paper marbling workshop, for ages 4 and older, at 2 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Experience the traditional Turkish art of “Ebru.” For more information, call the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Bingo — Bellefonte Red Raiders Lacrosse Association will host a cash bingo event at 7 p.m. at 101 Mill St., Milesburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (814) 574-8719 or contact boys lacrosseclub@basd.net. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Bingo — Centre Bulldogs will host a Vera Bradley bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the South Hills Business School. For more information, contact Shannon Cheer at shannonlei25@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, MAY 4

Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Ducks.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Mother’s Day.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centre countylibrary.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. 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. Call (814) 237-6236. 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, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, call Angelique Cygan at (814) 231-6870 or email angelique.cygan@mountnittany.org. Adult Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “Knit Wits,” for beginner, experienced or intermediate knitters, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philips-

The CenTre CounTy gazeTTe burg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Class — Attend a creative art and journaling class at 6 p.m. at Kalina’s Studio in Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Center, 111 S. Spring St., Suite 8, Bellefonte. Create mixed-media art while honing your creative writing, painting and other artistic skills. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

Program — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host “Early Morning Bird Walks” at 7:30 a.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, contact Molly Hetrick at mhetrick@crcog.net, Centre Region Parks and Recreation at (814) 231-3071, or visit www.crpr.org. Seniors Hiking Group — Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org. Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Ducks.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have “Mother Goose on the Loose” story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. This program is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music and interaction between baby and adult. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a program for home-schooled students in grades one through five from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Participants will complete their passports and test their knowledge as they play “Borderline and Stack the States.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. 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.

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Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@ comcast.net. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have an evening family story time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Listen to stories, sing and rhyme, then end with craft for the whole family. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the 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.

themes are “Gardening” and “Military.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Award Ceremony — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host the 30th annual Young Author & Illustrator Award Ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Bellefonte High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centre countylibrary.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) 3214528. Group Meeting — Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the “Eight Recovery Principles” with a 12-step approach to help members cope with life’s troubles. For more information, visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have baby book time from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout May. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. 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 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. Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Ducks.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host its Lego club from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. This month’s

Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace. org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Knitting Club — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult knitting club, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime — Holt Memorial Library will host a “Pennsylvania One Book” story time from 2 to 3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The group will read “Number One Sam” by Greg Pizzoli, the 2015 PA One Book selection, and will have a special activity after story time. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Certain interactive tools click with Web users UNIVERSITY PARK — Before Web developers add the newest bells and the latest whistles to their website designs, a team of researchers suggests they zoom in on the tools that click with the right users and for the right tasks. “When designers create sites, they have to make decisions on what tools and features they use and where they put them, which takes a lot of planning,” said S. Shyam Sundar, distinguished professor of communications and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory. “You not only have to plan where the feature will be, you also have to design what will go underneath that layer, then create the content for it, so we wanted to know if these new, more sophisticated ways of interacting with a site are actually better than just clicking.” The researchers, who presented their findings on April 21 at the Computer Human Interaction conference in Seoul, South Korea, suggest that interactive tools not only affect how people use a website, but also how they feel about the site, what they think about its content and what information they retain after they use it. In a series of studies, the researchers examined how people interacted with content using several Web navigation tools, including clicking, sliding, zooming, hovering, dragging and flipping, along with combinations of those tools, according to Sundar. They also measured how much information they retained during the sessions as a way to test how absorbed the users were during the task. Participants indicated that the slider, which allowed them to scroll along a timeline to view images and text about a historical event, was better at aiding memory than other tools, including a more recent navigational innovation, the 3-D carousel, which allows users to rotate images. Sundar said that users spent more time on the carousel and interacted frequently with the tool, but that the number of interactions and length of time on the tool did not necessarily mean they found the carousel mentally engaging. Looks do not lead to better usability, he added. “The 3-D carousel looks attractive, but in terms of encoding information, it was not effective,” said Sundar. This discrepancy between the high level of interaction and low level of satisfaction may also mean that a com-

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DOUG AND AMANDA MOERSCHBACHER, of Doug’s Rug Care in Pleasant Gap, attended the Association of Rug Care Specialists convention in New Orleans, March 4 and 5. The event was held in the historic French Quarter at the Maison Dupuy Hotel. Many of the leaders in the rug-washing industry were in attendance, and tours, speakers and seminars were on the event’s agenda.

Videon selected as finalist for community impact award STATE COLLEGE — Local company Videon has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Governor’s ImPAct Awards. These awards are given by the state and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation to businesses and individuals for enabling positive change in Pennsylvania. Videon is a finalist in the Community Impact Award category, which recognizes businesses that are dedicated to improving their local communities. In addition to employees’ volunteer efforts and charitable activities, the Community Impact Award nomination specifically mentions Videon’s commitment to supporting the local economic ecosystem. Reinvigorating the local economy is a particular passion for Videon CEO Todd Erdley. He founded the Centre Region Entrepreneur Network to enable local entrepreneurs to network and support each other. He also helped launch the area’s 3B33 initiative — a drive to increase private industry annual output from $750 million to $3 billion by 2033. And, he is an advocate for young entrepreneurs, particularly those in and evolving out of Penn State. Gov. Tom Wolf will announce the winners of the Governor’s ImPAct Awards at a luncheon on Thursday, May 21, in Hershey.

monly used metric — how long a person has remained on a site — does not necessarily suggest a positive user experience. “We used to think that the more time a user spent on a page or feature, or how ‘sticky’ it is, was a good thing and that it meant they were more interested in the page,” said Sundar. “However, it could also mean they are confused and having trouble navigating.” Clicking, one of the Web’s early navigational tools, continues to be a popular choice for users, according to the researchers, who also found that the level of a user’s Web experience influenced the effect tools had on users’ attitudes toward site content. For example, expert-level Web users liked the content more and thought it was more credible when the site used simple clicking and mouse-over tools compared to less intuitive tools like the 3-D carousel and drag. The reverse is true for those who have limited expertise with technology. “These techniques may be less natural to use, but they are seen as fancy by lay users,” said Sundar. “They have a ‘halo effect’ on content.” Regardless of the differences across users, finding that these interactive tools can shape how users think and feel about media content is an important discovery, he added. In the first study, the researchers recruited 128 college students and assigned them one of 20 different websites that were designed to test the interaction techniques. The content was the same on all the websites. The researchers then recruited 127 college students for a study that examined a combination of website tools. These participants were assigned one of six different website versions designed to test their reaction to those combinations.

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RESEARCHERS EXAMINED how people interacted with content using several Web navigation tools, including clicking, sliding, zooming, hovering, dragging and flipping, along with combinations of those tools. Sundar worked with Saraswathi Bellur, assistant professor of communication, University of Connecticut, Qian Xu, assistant professor of communications, Elon University, Haiyan Jia, post-doctoral scholar in information sciences and technology, Penn State, and Jeeyun Oh, assistant professor of communications, Robert Morris University, all former Penn State doctoral students in mass communications.

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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 APRIL 6-10, 2015 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Ernestine Kay Putnam and E. Kay Putnam to Ernestine Kay Putnam, 979 E. High St., Bellefonte, $10.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Centre County Industry Development Corporation to Restek Corporation, 112 Benner Circle, Bellefonte, $1. Matthew B. Watson and Julie L. Watson to Chelsey Musser, 546 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $158,900.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Earl D. Mitchell and Tammy M. Mitchell to Earl D. Mitchell, 1125 Bullit Run Road, Howard, $1. Roman Peachey to Ronald M. Burns and Cynthia J. Burns, 1976 Old 220 Road, Howard, $200,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Paul Gotzel, Siobahn Gotzel and Siobahan Gotzel to Safakcan Tuncdemir and Tugce Burcu Arda Tuncdemir, 160 Matilda Ave., State College, $270,000. Anne K. Grout to Anne K. Grout and Martha G. Taylor, 203 Bottorf Drive, State College, $1. Letwo Ventures LLC to Bradford J. Vivian and Anne T. Demo, 144 Gaslight Circle, State College, $80,000. John S. Packard and Carol A. Packard to Joseph J. Kochendarfer and Heather D. Ko-

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chendarfer, 1607 Yardal Road, State College, $245,000. Jonathan S. Runkle, Erikka D. Runkle and Kenneth I. Runkle to Jonathan S. Runkle and Erikka D. Runkle, 1046 Cortland Drive, Boalsburg, $1. S&A Homes Inc. to Matthew J. Santangelo and Lindsey N. Santangelo, 232 Florence Way, State College, $369,151. Stearns Boal LP to Richard H. Rider and Vicki J. Rider, 170 Meadowsweet Drive, State College, $131,000.

to Glen A. Miller, David Shuey and Renee Shuey, Gingerich Gap Road, Spring Mills, $0.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Emma C. Wance to Nathan K. Bierly and Jessica L. Bierly, East Street, Aaronsburg, $1.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Robert Lee Haagen to Robert L. Haagen and Sandra K. Haagen, 349 Haagen Road, Howard, $1. Robert L. Haagen and Sandra K. Haagen to Robert L. Haagen and Sandra K. Haagen, 198 Youngs Road, Howard, $1.

John H. Bell to Sheron S. Bell, 79 Bethel Court, Port Matilda, $1. Josip A. Novakovich to Josip A. Novakovich and Jeannette Novakovich, 201 Old Hannah Furnace Road, Warriors Mark, $1. Russel W. Rogers to Marshall W. Mehring and Alyce M. Mehring, 350 Lutz Lane, Port Matilda, $245,000. Ira Wright Jr. estate and Ira Chip Wright III administrator to Ira Chip Wright III, 2443 Marengo Road, Halfmoon, $1.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

Robert M. Carritte to Charles D. Myers and Melissa R. Myers, 3296 Shellers Bend, State College, $377,000. S&A Homes Inc. to Xiaoyan Jiang, 133 Red Willow Road, State College, $302,446. Andrew Timberlake-Newell, Andrew Timberlake-Newell, Elizebeth Timberlake-Newell and Elizabeth Timberlake-Newell to Christa D. Dick and Christopher L. Dick, 227 Beechnut St., Pine Grove Mills, $135,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Donna M. Dickerson and George R. Dickerson to Laron Horner and Leeanna Horner, Lingle Valley Road, Spring Mills, $43,000. Donna M. Dickerson and George R. Dickerson to Charles W. Mason and Nancy R. Mason, Synagogue Gap Road, Spring Mills, $15,000. David Shuey, Renee Shuey, and Glen A. Miller to Glen A. Miller, David Shuey and Renee Shuey, Gingerich Gap Road, Spring Mills, $0. David Shuey, Renee Shuey, and Glen A. Miller

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KBBH Partnership to Adeleye O. Agbaje, 136 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $210,038. TOA PA IV LP to Kathleen C. Geoffroy, 160 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $361,504.22. TOA PA IV LP to Randell L. Urban and Sarah K. Urban, 200 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $323,925.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

James F. Brownson and Wanda Lou Brownson to James F. Brownson and Wanda Lou Brownson, 122 Church Road, Howard, $1. John L. Brownson and Lorraine M. Brownson to James F. Brownson and Wanda Lou Brownson, 122 Church Road, Howard, $1. John L. Brownson and Lorraine M. Brownson to John L. Brownson and Lorraine M. Brownson, 947 Howard Divide Road, Howard, $1.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Richard E. Bowers to Heather M. Rossman and Brooke L. Conklin, 11142 N. Eagle Valley Road, Blanchard, $1. Sandra K. Haagen and Sandra K. Nyman to Sandra K. Haagen and Robert Haagen, 1673 Marsh Creek Road, Howard, $1.

MILESBURG BOROUGH

Richard E. Newman and Carol L. Newman to Seth E. Lose and Katelyn M. Miller, 303 Front St., Milesburg, $179,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

550 Trading Company to JCP Group LLC, 2781 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $130,000. Robert G. Cornwall and Heidi E. Cornwall to Stephen P. Lynch and Rebecca M. Lynch, 605 Severn Drive, State College, $352,500. Suzanne Demeester co-per representative, Melissa Davis co-per representative and Charlotte A. Voight estate to John J. Julius and Diane Julius, 572 Westgate Drive, State College, $316,000. Matthew S. Heinz and Theresa M. Heinz to Brian Charles Zorger and Jessica Rae Zorger, 154 Hunter Wood Way, Port Matilda, $401,000. Robert Z. Summerson and Ashlee M. Summerson to Christopher M. Morris and Sarah E. Lees, 191 Whisper Ridge Drive, Port Matilda, $249,900. Miltiadi E. Theodosopoulos and Gloria Theodosopoulos to Bo-Yang Chen, 148 Kenley Court, State College, $207,000.

PENN TOWNSHIP

Melissa M. McChesney to Jessica A. Milinchuk, 267 Coburn Road, Coburn, $97,500. Michael W. Owens Jr., Michael Wayne Ow-

ens, Crystal L. Owens and Crystal Leigh Owens to Dustin L. Dalton and Stacie Marie Dalton, 113 Mandeelynn Drive, Millheim, $320,000.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Randy Davis, Ethel Venna Deardorff by guardian and Ethel V. Deardorff by guardian to Matthew M. Washic, 400 E. Locust St., Philipsburg, $67,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Jeremy S. Fye to Jeremy S. Fye and Cassie Fye, 400 Sugar Lane, Snow Shoe, $1. Douglas A. Stauffer and Pamela J. Stauffer to Stauffer Rental Properties 1 LLC, 378 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Charles A. Guenot and Penelope A. Guenot to Charles A. Guenot and Penelope A. Guenot, 107 Guenot Road, Moshannon, $1. Charles A. Guenot and Penelope A. Guenot to Larry W. Ripka and Jami L. Ripka, 117 Guenot Road, Moshannon, $1. Richard D. Thomas and Beryle J. Thomas to Beryle J. Thomas, South Main Street, Pleasant Gap, $1. Ira Wright Jr. estate and Ira Chip Wright III administrator to Ira Chip Wright III, 727 Willowbank St., Bellefonte, $1.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Bret J. Buterbaugh and Marie M. Buterbaugh to Andrew G. Freeman and Kathryn Ombalski, 458 E. College Ave., State College, $155,000. Bret J. Buterbaugh and Marie M. Buterbaugh to Andrew G. Freeman and Kathryn Ombalski, 616 E. College Ave., State College, $277,500. Loren N. Crispell and Margaret A. Crispell to Steven K. Hamilton and Debra S. Hamilton, 250 Bradley Ave., State College, $330,000. Martin H. Duff and Joan B. Duff to Martin H. Duff and Joan B. Duff, 119 W. Doris Ave., State College, $1. Benjamin N. Henszey Revocable Living Trust, Anne H. H. Pyle Revocable Trust, Benjamin N. Henszey trustee and Anne H. H. Pyle trustee to Ronald M. Friedman, Edward A. Friedman, Jonathan E. Friedman, Alison R. Friedman, Andrea H. Patel and Andrea H. Friedman, 119 Heister St., State College, $1. Aimee C. Latta to Leslie J. Newman Jr., 939 Hart Circle, State College, $186,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Betty D. Moore to Betty D. Moore and Matthew L. Moore, 729 S. Mountain Road, Port Matilda, $1.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Melany Kay Tapia, David Aaron Tapia and Melany K. Tapia to Melany K. Tapia, 375 High St. Extention, Fleming, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Lori L. Bower and Patricia A. McCracken to Lori L. Bower, 115 Cambium Ave., Bellefonte, $1. Zion Associates to MBC Development LP, 206 Cobblestone Road, Bellefonte, $210,000.

WORTH TOWNSHIP

George L. Moore and Dorothy Jean WilsonMoore to George L. Moore, Dorothy Jean WilsonMoore, Charles R. Liner and Jamie Liner, Wilson Lane, Port Matilda, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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WONDERFUL Summer Housing a Block From Campus. $635.00 Subletting a room in 1 floor of a house on N. Barnard St., one block from W. College Ave.& N. Atherton. Private room (with lock), spacious kitchen and comfortable living room. Furnished kitchen, living room and bedroom. There are currently no other subletters so you may have the house to yourself. Two bathrooms. Air conditioning and brand new fans in every room. Outdoor porch and seating. Laundry included in the house. Very comfortable and relaxing in the house. Rent is $635/month but NEGOTIABLE! (412) 337-7219

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Misc. Real Estate For Rent

PERMANENT Camper site near Poe Valley State Park in private camp grounds. Can accomodate maximine 30 ft camper. Electric & water at site. Available immediately. Call (814) 349-5861

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Help Wanted

JANITORIAL FLOOR TECH Full Time Position. Hours are mostly after 3 or 4 PM. Some weekend work. Job includes, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning carpets, windows, etc. You must have a valid PA drivers license. You MUST have a clean record and pass a background check. Experience helpful but not necessary. Wage will be discussed at interview.

Please call 814-308-8786 or e-mail info@nittanycleaning.net

• Seasonal Park Caretakers (Apr.-Oct.)

• Softball Tournament Staff (May-Aug.)

• Other summer positions (May-Aug.)

Pay depends on qualifications & job responsibilities.

Applications at www.crpr.org or call 814-231-3071

HELP WANTED Spicer Welding is looking for motivated, hardworking, certified welders and construction laborers. Competitive salary and benefits. M-F. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4 pm. Some weekend work may be needed. Clean drug screening, background check and valid license is a must. Submit your resume to spicerweldinginc @yahoo.com. or stop by Spicer Welding, 1593 S. Eagle Valley Rd., Julian, PA

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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

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COMPUTER REPAIRS Over 14 years of experience in repairing desktops, servers and laptops. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or Call 814-883-4855

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Computer Services

Special Services

TRUE HANDYMAN SERVICES No job too small!

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: 814-237-2024

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Cleaning Services

Celebrating 23 Years of Service!! Cleaning By Patsy offers quality cleaning services tailored to your needs. Home, businesses and rental properties cleaned weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or one-time cleaning. Holidays, event preparations and house closings available as well. All supplies and equipment are included with services. Write or call for more information to schedule a free estimate today. Service areas: Boalsburg / Colyer Lake / State College. Phone: 814-404-7033

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Spring Cleanup, Landscape, Lawnmowing, Mulch, Brush Remocal, Driveway Sealing, Deck Staining, Painting, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Flooring

814-360-6860 PA104644

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

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Fuel & Firewood

BARKLESS OAK FOR SALE $175.00 for approximately 1 cord $325.00 for full trailer load (approx. 2 cords) CUT TO 18 inch standard size can be cut to any size additional fee may apply FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 15 MILES OF CENTRE HALL CALL 814-364-2007

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

METER READER COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Salary Range $10.25 - $11.50/Hr. College Township is accepting applications for the permanent, part-time position of Meter Reader. Responsible for the quarterly reading of residential, commercial, and industrial water meters for the College Township Water Authority’s approximately 2,600 customers. The position requires walking established routes in all weather conditions to remotely record readings at each property with electronic equipment. Employment is dependent upon results of a satisfactory criminal record check. Hours of work are variable and highly flexible. This permanent, part-time position runs each year from April through December. Salary range is $10.25 to $11.50 per hour. Application forms are available at the College Township Municipal Office. Completed forms should be submitted to: Public Works Director, College Township, 1481 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 1, 2015. College Township is an equal opportunity employer

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Garage Sales

BELLEFONTE: Brockerhoff Heights (off Howard St) development yard sale: Fri. 5/8 & Sat. 5/9; 8-2pm. Rain/Shine!

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Household Goods

FURURAMA GLASSES $15.00 These are hand painted Futurama character shot glasses. You have: Philip J. Fry, Bender Bending Rodriguez, Doctor John Zoidberg, Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, and Turanga Leela. These are a hand wash item. Call (814) 571-1185

WINE Handle Chaise Recliner $495.00 Rolled and padded arms. Banded base rail. Dimensions 45� W x 47� D x 49� H. Comes with new (never used) arm pads. Recliner was used very little. This recliner is in great shape with no damage and from a smoke-free home. $495 Hardly used. (610) 588-1884

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Sports Equipment For Sale

HUNTING BOX BLINDS 4X4 Box Blinds and Bow Blinds, Window kits included,You assemble,Wood products not furnished, 1 4X4 $500.00, 2 $950.00 3 $1350.00 1 Bow $650.00, 2 $1200.00, 3 $1700.00 5ft Tower $250.00, 10ft Tower $375.00 All Blinds have Half Door Full door extra. (717) 348-1703

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Miscellaneous For Sale

CALIFORNIA Raisin Collection, 20 little guys, Tshirts, towels, piggy bank birthday party supplies, throw carpet & much more. Mint condition. $150 obo. (814) 353-0755

HARRY POTTER DVD’S. $25.00 Four Harry Potter DVDs. (Six DVDs in all, two are doubles.) Three are still factory sealed, one viewed once. Prisoner of Azkaban, Chamber of Secrets, Sorcerer’s Stone, Goblet of Fire. All for $25. Phone calls only. NO EMAIL (814) 237-2024

Musical & Stereo Equipment For Sale

YAMAHA Electronic Keyboard PSR-170 with adapter! Excellent working condition. $60 (814) 880-2815

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Pets & Supplies For Sale

MALE FERRET $175.00 20 week old ferret that I can no longer keep. Has shots, and is descented. Included are the following items: Cage, Bedding, Food, Leash, Harness, Bowls, Litter box w/ litter. Asking $175 obo. Call (814) 880-1440

MINI STUD HORSE $200.00 I have a 4 year old mini stud horse. He is bridal broken I am moving and cannot take him with me. (814) 321-1416

POND SETUP Complete with Fish. $1350.00 3300 gallon pond. Two pumps, filter, clarifier, deicer, bridge, whiskey barrel, falls, rocks, fish, food, plants, crates, net, liner, sweeper and egg light with timer. $1,350 (814) 355-0556

55 GALLON FISH TANK $250.00 This tank is great for fresh water fish but also comes with two filters, one of which has bio-wheels and so this would make an excellent starter tank for salt-water. It comes with a few accessories but the main worth is in the tank and the filters. The bio-wheel filter alone was $175 new. Does not include stand so a stand will be needed, or a strong table. 814-625-2588

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Miscellaneous For Sale

GOLF CART: 96 Club Car, electric, new batteries, charger included, $1,500 obo. Call (717) 991-1861

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Wanted to Buy

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 610-588-1884. 1980 Fairwood Lane State College 16803

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Campers & Tents For Sale

1994 BOUNDER 32ft MOTOR HOME Chevy 454 engine, good cond, 45,000 mi, 4000 watt gen, good tires, front air ride, trailer hitch w/cargo carrier, awning,lots of basement storage. Sleeps 6, queen bed, full bath, microwave, stove w/oven, refrig, cable wired, antenna w/booster, AC, heat, propane gas. $12,000/neg. Call (814) 548-7900

COACHMAN RV TRAILER $7,500.00 2006 Coachmen 30 foot trailer. New, unused, keep under cover mostly. Sleeps six or eight. Located in State College. Call (814)238-1736 for a showing.

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Trucks For Sale

2007 Dodge 1500 HEMI $22,500.00 / Offer Truck in fantastic condition! 86,500 is the current mileage. I have installed a lift gate and brand new tires. Runs like new, come take it for a test drive! 814-441-7704

Now accepting applications for seasonal, part-time and full-time Cave Tour Guide positions as well as Cafe’ Servers.

If you would like to become a member of our growing Penn’s Cave Team, you must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Good communication/listening skills, honesty, integrity and a desire to learn are a necessity! If you’re a lover of nature, history, wildlife and enjoy meeting and interacting with diverse groups of people, then this is the perfect work-place for you! Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and have reliable transportation to work. High school & college students seeking summer employment; recent graduates, as well as active adults are all encouraged to apply. Apply in person at our Visitors Center OR email info@pennscave.com for more information & to request an application. No phone calls, please. www.pennscave.com

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