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Commissioners vote to hire more counsel By GREGG KOHLHEPP correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Centre County commissioners voted unanimously to approve additional independent legal counsel with regards to pending Right-to-Know litigation as well as current and future Right-toKnow requests. Attorney Craig J. Staudenmaier, of the Nauman, Smith, Shissler & Hall law firm, has been retained by the commissioners, offering his legal expertise with lawsuits brought by members of the judiciary and the district attorney along with current Right-to-Know requests made of the county. He is a recognized authority on Right-to-Know and media law in the commonwealth.

Centre County is currently being represented in the lawsuits by Mary Lou Maierhofer from the Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool, or PCoRP, a statewide insurance program. Looking toward the pending litigation, the commissioners made the move to add legal counsel, since Maierhofer primarily represents PCoRP and its interests and indirectly represents the county. Commissioner Chris Exarchos felt that the county’s legal needs may extend beyond PCoRP’s interests and monetary damages. “Up to this point, our interests are identical,” said Exarchos, “but we can foresee a circumstance where our interests might diverge.” Commissioner Michael Pipe agreed, saying that the county may not need

Conference scheduled in Sandusky appeal By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — Jerry Sandusky’s new appeal is underway, but its unlikely that that the public will be privy to most of the details. Prosecutors for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and defense attorneys for Sandusky will hold their first status conference on Sandusky’s new appeal at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, according to court documents. Judge John Cleland, who also presided over Sandusky’s 2012 trial, signed an order April 6 scheduling the conference. The order specifically states that the conference will “be held in (judge’s) chambers and not in open court.” The conference is being held in private to accommodate Sandusky’s appeal, which will be based on sealed grand jury JERRY SANDUSKY testimony. Attorneys for Sandusky asked the court for permission to file under seal last week, which the court approved later that same day. Sandusky, a former Penn State defensive coordinator, was convicted on 45 counts of child sex abuse and was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in state prison in 2012. This latest appeal may be Sandusky’s last chance at overturning or lessening his sentence. The motion filed last week notes that Sandusky previously attempted to appeal his conviction to both the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court — both of which failed. The new appeal seeks “post-conviction relief,” which must be sought within one year of the day a criminal judgment becomes final. Sandusky’s attorneys notified the court of their intent to seek relief on April 1 — one day before the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to reject Sandusky’s appeal.

Boyde, the county has several Right-toKnow requests pending. Staudenmaier will be able to offer legal assistance on these and future requests brought before the county. Exarchos made it clear that the county, not PCoRP, will be responsible for legal fees that accumulate from Staudenmaier’s services. The commissioners approved the $300 hourly rate for Staudenmaier, with lesser fees for other associates within the law firm. With the first meeting of the month, the county commissioners also issued three related Centre County proclamations. April was proclaimed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month as well as

Staudenmaier in the courtroom but instead use him as a consultant. “Maierhofer may contact him (Staudenmaier) for advice or for assistance,” said Pipe. Centre County is facing lawsuits from Magisterial District Judge Kelley GilletteWalker and Judge Jonathan Grine and Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller, with regards to Right-to-Know requests that were processed through county offices. Exarchos explained that Staudenmaier will also serve immediately as counsel for current Right-to-Know requests. “We need our staff to have access, on a daily basis, to an expert because we continue to get requests,” Exarchos said. According to county administrator Tim

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Retirement hasn’t slowed down Bellefonte’s Wetzler By CHRIS MORELLI

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BELLEFONTE — John Wetzler might be retired, but for those who know the man, it certainly doesn’t seem like it. He’s a substitute teacher and coach in the Bellefonte Area School District. He knows a lot of people, and a lot of people know him. He’s been a part of the Bellefonte community for more than 40 years now. He grew up in Milesburg, but moved to Bellefonte when he was 21. “I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life. Officially, my parents lived in Milesburg and I went to that other school nearby,” Wetzler said with a chuckle. The other school, of course, is Bald Eagle Area — Bellefonte’s archrival. Make no mistake about it, Wetzler is homegrown. Grew up in Milesburg, attended Lock Haven University, from which he graduated in 1972. After graduation, he worked as a substitute teacher before getting a full-time teaching job in 1973. John and his wife, Mary Ann, had two children, Rebecca Jo (B.J.) and Jeffrey. They lost B.J. in 2006 following a battle with melanoma cancer. She was 27. Losing a child is a parent’s worst fear. But that heartbreak gave John another purpose in life — raising money in her honor. Every spring, Wetzler organizes the annual B.J. Wetzler Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament raises money for a scholarship that is awarded to a member of

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MAN ON A MISSION: Bellefonte’s John Wetzler is well-known in Bellefonte for being a coach and substitute teacher. Although he’s retired, he’s busier than ever, helping to coach softball and football.

the Bellefonte Area High School softball team. Being such a big part of the Bellefonte community has afforded Wetzler the opportunity to watch the golf tournament grow into exactly what he envisioned when he started it several years ago. “It really helps,” Wetzler said of being well-known in the community. “We are very pleased, proud and humbled by the response we’ve gotten to that activity.” The Wetzlers have six grandchildren, all of whom live in Bellefonte. Needless to say, he’s thrilled that they’re in such close proximity. He and his wife make as much time Wetzler, Page 6

Brother’s Pizza in Zion celebrates three decades By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

ZION — Right near the Y in Zion, there’s a pizza shop located in a small plaza of stores. Blink and you’ll miss it. Apparently, not many people blink — because not many miss it. Brother’s Pizza in Zion celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 6. There were signs and streamers, balloons and cake. And, of course, there were customers. Plenty of customers. For Elvia Sagastume and her family, the pizza shop is home. Her family has owned it for all of its 30 years. “We’ve had the help of the Lord. That’s first,” Sagastume said. “I treat my customers

with all my heart. We try to give them the best food and the best service for the best price.” Of course, pizza is a customer favorite. However, Sagastume said that they sell an awful lot of hoagies and strombolis, too. “Pizza, hoagies and strombolis are most popular,” she said, “because of the homemade bread.” The shop is truly a family affair. Sagastume and her husband, Miguel, own the shop. They get help from their daughter Lindsay and their sons Michael and Yancy. Sagastume said that the secret to their success isn’t the food alone. The staying power, she said, comes from treating people well from the moment they walk in the door.

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FAMILY AFFAIR: The Sagastume family runs Brother’s Pizza in Zion, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Pictured, from left, are Miguel, Michael, Elvia, Lindsay and Yancy Sagustume. Opinion ................................... 7 Health & Wellness ............... 8, 9

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Front and Centre BENCH WORK: Members of the Centre Hall Girl Scouts Troop 4 recently made 10 wooden benches that will be used by the Garbrick Amusements Company. Page 12 SERVICE PROJECT: Mark Coll, of Pleasant Gap, will receive a special award after restoring a Bellefonte cemetary as part of his Scouting service project. A bench was designed as a place to sit and meditate. Page 13

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Time running out on Autoport property By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Autoport co-owner Greg Mussi knows that things have been tough. He’s seen the headlines. He’s read the comments online. He knows that not everyone believes his business will be able to avoid foreclosure this week — but he does. “We have a tough decision to make,” Mussi said. “But either way, we will be celebrating the Autoport’s 80th birthday next June.” Mussi, along with wife and Autoport co-owner Lynda Mussi, has been working feverishly over the past several weeks to stop Enterprise Bank from foreclosing on the property and selling it off to the highest bidder. If Mussi can’t pay off about $1.4 million in mortgage payments and late fees, the property will be sold at a public auction on Thursday, April 9. Two different developers have expressed interest in purchasing the property before Thursday, with plans to tear down the vintage buildings for new commercial construction. But Mussi isn’t exactly thrilled by the thought of seeing Pennsylvania’s first and oldest motel razed to the ground. “Some of us still see the value of this place,” Mussi said fondly. So Mussi says he has a several options. One is cutting his losses, selling the Autoport and letting something else takes its place. Declaring bankruptcy before Thursday to delay the foreclosure and stop the auction, and then restructuring the Autoport’s mortgage with a different bank is another possibility. Mussi has also been in talks for a few months with a potential investor with experience running hotels in the State College area, who has expressed interest in buying part of the business. If they partner up, the investor would take over the hotel side of things (possibly under a corporate flag) while the Mussis would focus their efforts on the adjacent Clem’s Roadside Bar and Grill, which is a separate business from the Autoport.

Another local businessman has also expressed interest in buying in to help revamp the Autoport and keep the local landmark afloat. Mussi declined to give the names of any potential investors before any deals are finalized. Yet another possibility for Mussi is to sell part of the five acres the Autoport sits on, and then use the proceeds to pay off the bank and invest in the remaining buildings. If Mussi went down that path, he said he would be able to reduce his expenses and hold on to the main Autoport building and the cottages directly behind it — leaving 28 rooms intact. Mussi said he’s asked the bank for a 30day extension on the foreclosure proceedings to give him more time to nail down the details of his next move. But even if the bank says no, Mussi is “basically a signature away” from declaring bankruptcy and moving on to plan B. He admits he doesn’t want to go through that painful process, but if that’s what Mussi has to do to save the Autoport, then that’s what he’ll do. The Autoport’s financial struggles have been in the public eye ever since the motel appeared on the reality television show “Hotel Impossible” in October. The show’s host helped Mussi convince Enterprise Bank to give them a few extra months to turn things around, but that deadline got pushed up again a few weeks after the show aired. According to court documents filed by Enterprise Bank, the Mussis defaulted on a loan in September 2014 and were unable to keep up with mortgage payments. The lawsuit claims that they were late on all payments from May 2014 onward. Attorneys for Enterprise Bank write that the Mussis owe the total principal amount of their mortgage and more than $15,000 in late fees. Enterprise Bank attorneys also write that the bank was not required to inform the Mussis of their intention to foreclose in writing because the Autoport is not a residential property. Clem’s Roadside Bar and Grill is currently being sued by Clem’s Cafe in Blairsville for alleged trademark infringe-

Caterer hopes to feed locals with restaurant on wheels By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Ferguson Township employees don’t have very many food options in the immediate area for their lunch break. One township resident is looking to solve that problem by bringing lunch right to the businesses. Michael Marx, a State College-based caterer and career restaurateur, addressed the Ferguson Township board of supervisors on April 6 regarding a potential ordinance regulating food trucks. “Food trucks are a mobile expression of the culinary arts,” Marx said. “This area is a big void for food. For me personally, I can’t own a brick-and-mortar establishment and put in 90 hours a week. I have a family. This is a way for me to be in the food business without owning a brick-and-mortar.” Marx is the owner of World’s Fare Catering, the self-proclaimed “most versatile caterer” in Centre County. He is interested in operating a food truck connected with his catering company, but currently can’t do so because the township lacks a clear ordinance dictating how such businesses are licensed and operated. While the State College Borough and surrounding townships have regulations regarding food trucks, Ferguson has yet to

legislate the business practice. Marx lives in Ferguson Township and wants to serve employees in his community. “My goal is not to hit all of the surrounding townships. I can keep myself busy a few days a week just serving the township,” he said. “That niche does not exist here, whether it’s brick-and-mortar or a food truck. We’re not talking about anything that is a stress on public safety. We’re filling a public need.” While a tangible ordinance regarding food trucks won’t come immediately, Marx is willing to work with the borough on drafting legislation. Marx says he’s done extensive research on food truck legislation and has suggestions for the board on license fees, hours of operation, locations where food trucks can operate and so on. While Marx is the first to approach the board about food trucks, he says other business owners in the food industry are interested in doing the same. He suggests a consortium of sorts, where food trucks alternate between various township businesses to avoid stepping on each others’ toes. “It works well for local businesses because they can keep their employees at the office and make sure that their lunch break is actually 30 minutes,” he said. “With the Caterer, Page 5

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THE FUTURE OF the Autoport is in limbo. Enterprise Bank may foreclose on the property, which is owned by Greg and Lynda Mussi. ment, creating even more troubles for the Mussis. However, the judge presiding over the suit recently sustained the Mussis’ objections to the lawsuit, which was filed by the ex-wife of the restaurant’s

namesake, Clem Pantalone. But even against all these odds, Mussi has hope. “Without a doubt, the Autoport is still going to be here come April 10,” he said.

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Looming bike plan raises concerns about cyclist safety By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — We’ve all experienced that moment of frustration while driving down the street. You see a bicyclist on the shoulder, pedaling away and slightly infringing onto the road because the bike lane isn’t big enough. In order to avoid creeping too close for comfort as you make the pass, you’re forced to cross the double yellow lines. If the Centre County Council of Government’s impending Regional Bike Plan brings legitimate change, those awkward encounters may soon be a thing of the past. “I believe that this bike plan has an opportunity to help both cyclists and motorists create a safer and more accepting environment,” said Alden Anderson, a State College cyclist. The Bike Plan is still in its infancy, but the process aims to evaluate the needs of bicyclists within Centre County as a whole. The conglomerate of town governments decided in January 2014 to begin work on a comprehensive, wide-reaching bike plan. The plan will address a number of concerns, the most prominent being the relationship between motorists and cyclists. One State College biker, Luke Nigro, believes that educating both motorists and cyclists on the rules of the road is the first

step in creating a safer environment for everyone. “I think the borough is doing as much as any other town does to provide an environment that is conducive to biking,” Nigro said. “Bikers, by law, need to follow all road signage and rules of the road. However, the main problem with this is that drivers and bikers alike don’t know that.” Nigro adds that bikers don’t know when to be assertive with actions like lane-merging. On the other hand, he says, drivers don’t know when they need to back off and treat bikes as a normal vehicle, which they are by law. In terms of a concrete solution to this problem, Nigro suggests education through signage. “I think signage indicating that bikers are present and equal according to traffic laws is a good idea,” he said. “That means that drivers have a responsibility to be aware of bikes and bikers have a responsibility to know the rules of the road, which they should anyway.” In addition to driver and cyclist education, many bikers express concern about the current size and state of bike lanes in the borough. James Read, who is a member of Penn State’s Cycling Team and rides throughout the county, said that State College could use wider bike lanes. “Wider and safer bike paths that are accessible to everyone are definitely needed,” Read said. “Also, making the paths smooth to ride on and cleared of snow in

the winter is key. It is often off-putting for riders when either of these aren’t met.” Among a slew of concerns regarding biking in the borough, another theme is insufficient parking, especially within downtown State College. Many bicyclists say that major streets, especially Beaver Avenue and College Avenue, could use more bike racks. “I don’t want to put my bike on a rinkydink pole on College Avenue on a weekend night because I know someone, somehow is going to mess with it,” Nigro said. “I think there should be more dedicated bike racks downtown.” With all of those concerns in mind, Anderson still believes that the main issue falls on a lack of mutual respect between

motorists and cyclists. “All things considered, the biggest issue is the lack of respect that motorists and cyclists have for each other,” he said. “People know what to do. They just need to act appropriately.” The Centre Region Council of Governments will hold a public meeting to discuss the regional bike plan on Wednesday, April 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. The meeting will take place in the COG Building at 2643 Gateway Drive and is open to residents of State College and surrounding townships. Those who can’t attend the meeting can offer input on State College’s bicycle-related needs by filling out a survey at www. crcog.net/bikes.

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STATE COLLEGE — On Good Friday, the activist group Windows of Opportunity was still able to coordinate a protest of about 40 people to march to Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. “Our community does not welcome anyone who treats our women this way,” said Laura Shadle, the protest’s organizer and president of Windows of Opportunity. Recently, the group has focused a majority of its attention on women’s issues in the Penn State and State College community in light of the Kappa Delta Rho scandal. While changing Penn State policy and working with local police is important, Shadle said, “direct action in the streets is also necessary, taking the plight straight to KDR.”

The protest was slightly smaller than the protest the group organized the week before, which also met at the Allen Street Gates and marched through Fraternity Row to Kappa Delta Rho. Similar chants were heard throughout the streets of State College. Protestors stood in front of Kappa Delta Rho for about 10 minutes, with the crowd bouncing back and forth between a new rendition of Penn State’s slogan — “We are not safe.” David Stone, who is running for borough council and supports empowering women in the community, also attended the protest. “It really strikes home, and to hear these young women talk about their experiences,” he said. “We just have to do more as a town and borough. The first thing we can do is speak up.”

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Brother’s Pizza, from page 1 “We have regulars who come in all the time,” she said. “Our customers tell us that it’s homey and I try to make it feel that way. We want everyone to feel welcome all the time.” Their customers definitely feel that way. Whether they’re picking a pizza up and taking it home or sitting down for an Italian dinner, the customers keep coming back. Delores McGinness, of Bellefonte, said that when she and her husband, John, are making a choice to eat out, Brother’s Pizza is one of the first places that come to mind. McGinness said that the food is just one of the many things that keeps them coming back for more. “The food is excellent,” she said. “We’ve known them a good 30 years, at least. They’re good people. We love them. We know a lot of people who come here.” When asked about her favorite dish, McGinness had a difficult time choosing. “That’s hard,” she said. “I like everything that they have.” The customers at Brother’s Pizza echoed McGinness’ sentiments. The Sagastume family tries to make all their customers feel right at home. They stopped taking credit cards a few years ago, and Elvia said that has made life interesting, especially because some customers simply don’t carry cash. The family has sent food home with customers, who will stop and pay when they do have the cash. “That happens all the time … we’ve had people who forget their wallet and they want to leave the food to get their wallet. I say, ‘No, no, no. Take your food and bring your money whenever you can. Don’t make a special trip,’” she said. The family makes every effort to know customers on a first-name basis. According to Sagastume, the relationships are very important to her. “We have regulars; people who come in here every day,” she said. “When I don’t see them, I get concerned. Sometimes, I’ll even pray until I see them again.” Caterer, from page 3 limited options in the township, you have to travel if you don’t want to eat at the same couple of places every day.” Vice chairman Drew Clemson charged the board with looking into a potential ordinance on food trucks. “Let’s be proactive on this and work on forming an ordinance on this instead of sitting back and waiting,” he said. The council also spoke about adding a sidewalk along three properties on West College Avenue, just north of Bristol Avenue.

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BROTHER’S PIZZA in Zion recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The family-owned pizza shop has been in the same location for 30 years. Over the course of 30 years, the restaurant industry has changed considerably. However, for Sagastume and her family, they’re still doing things the same way. The right way. “We make everything from scratch, our own dough,

everything,” she said. “We’re here all the time. You do your best. It takes a lot of sacrifice, but I’d do it all over again if I could.” Brother’s Pizza in Zion is open six days a week and closed on Sundays.

The board heard a presentation from residents along the stretch on March 16. They say that a CATA bus stop is difficult to access, especially during the winter. After a brief discussion, the board passed a motion to survey the land in order to fully understand what the project would entail and cost. “The key to me is to get this done before the snow flies again because that was the real hardship out there,” Clemson said. “Hopefully we can get this done before football season and everybody’s happy.”

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Wetzler, from page 1 as possible for their grandchildren. “We get to do a lot of things with them. They keep us hopping. They keep us very active,” Wetzler said. Make no mistake about it, family means everything to Wetzler. “It’s huge. It probably has become much more important later in life. I wanted to do so many things with teaching and coaching. Looking back, I did a lot of things with other people’s kids, that I didn’t do as much with our kids. I realize that. I’m trying to do as much as I can with our son and his family,” Wetzler said. “My wife and I are like a taxi. We take in a lot of Little League baseball games, softball games, American Legion baseball games, travel baseball games. We stay involved that way.” Wetzler is 64 years old. But substitute teaching, coaching and being around his grandchildren help keep him young, he said. “I don’t feel 64,” he said. In addition to watching his grandchildren play sports, Wetzler is an assistant for Bellefonte’s varsity softball team and a junior high football coach. When asked to pick a favorite sport, Wetzler had a hard time deciding. “I really love them both. Right now, I’d have to say softball because it’s in season. If you ask me during the fall, I’d probably say football because that’s what I’d be doing at that point in time,” Wetzler said. Needless to say, Wetzler helps coach because he loves sports. However, he also wants to make an impact on the lives of the Commissioners, from page 1 Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Additionally, the week of April 19th was proclaimed Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Commissioner Steven Dershem explained that it is always important to bring awareness to the fight against child abuse and sexual assault and offer help for the victims. “We (want to) make sure the community is aware of the resources and to keep them safe,” explained Dershem.

youngsters he mentors. “One of the really neat things I’ve learned over the years is that we as teachers and coaches have such a tremendous influence on young people. That influence can be a positive influence or a negative influence, depending upon how we interact with them,” Wetzler said matter-of-factly. Wetzler knows how important it is to be a good role model for today’s youth. Having been involved with students and student-athletes for more than four decades, Wetzler has countless stories about former students returning home and telling him how much his leadership meant to them. In the past, Wetzler would bump into students during the holidays or at the grocery story. But in this digital age, there are other ways to connect. Wetzler said that one of his former students recently reached out to him on Facebook. “I heard from a man who is 52. He lives in Philadelphia and has a 17-year-old son. He told me how important teachers at Bellefonte and playing football for me was in his lifetime. It’s very humbling. It sends a shiver up and down my spine. I’ve had numerous people stop me in the grocery store and talk for 15, 20 minutes.” Wetzler said. Even though he’s retired, he knows he can still make an impact. “We, as educators and coaches, have a tremendous influence on young people,” Wetzler said. In addition to coaching, Wetzler works in the district as a substitute teacher. He’s not your typical substitute teacher. In fact, he’s passionate about whatever subject the Jody Althouse, director of outreach and education with the Centre County Women’s Resource Center, gave a brief presentation at the meeting. She noted that 20 percent of women and more than 6 percent of men in a campus environment will be victims of completed or attempted sexual assaults. Of further concern, at least two-thirds of all assaults are committed by someone known to the victim, and as many as 95 percent of sexual assaults go unreported. With recent sexual assault issues as-

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JOHN WETZLER runs the B.J. Wetzler Memorial Golf Tournament every spring. day happens to bring. He loves to sub because it’s something he can do on his terms. “I can go one day and help in physical education. Another day in social studies. Another day in science. The plans are there, you just need to execute them. There’s a lot of variety and I can choose what days I want to work. There’s a little flexibility there as well,” Wetzler said. That being said, Wetzler hopes to keep doing everything as long as Bellefonte will have him. You can expect to see Wetzler around

town. It might be on a softball field, in the hallway of the high school or even in the grocery line at Weis Markets. He has a passion for all things Bellefonte and truly loves the community. “Family. That’s the word I was going to use,” Wetzler said of Bellefonte. Whenever he’s coaching or teaching, he always has words of advice for the youngsters he interacts with. “The harder you work, the luckier you get,” he said. “I truly believe that. Young people need to know that anything is possible if you’re willing to commit to it.”

sociated with fraternities here and across the nation, Althouse said that the Centre County Women’s Resource Center is seeing more interest in local awareness efforts. “There is an (increase) in requests for programs,” said Althouse, “from fraternities, from sororities, from businesses, from clientele in Centre County who want to know more about how they can become an ‘engaged bystander’ and how they can help the situation.” Althouse also explained that Centre County is a model for cooperation in

combating child abuse and sexual assault. “There is such a strong partnership in Centre County between the social service agencies. That is something very unique to our county.” Dershem offered additional praise for these cooperative efforts, ranging from all the county agencies to the not-for-profit services to Mount Nittany Medical Center. “We just have such a network of folks working within our community to keep both children and adults safe on so many different levels. That’s really what we recognize,” said Dershem.

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Reform needed on federal sentencing By The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Prior to last week, President Barack Obama had granted only 21 commutations and 64 pardons for federal crimes, making him the “least merciful” of modern presidents when it comes to such petitions. He has considered and denied 782 clemency petitions to date. But last week, Obama doubled his clemency total by granting the petitions of 22 nonviolent drug offenders. Last year, the Justice Department received 6,500 clemency applications, which is nearly three times the number from previous years. Still, clemency is a long shot with the Obama administration even though the president, Attorney General Eric Holder and many in Congress acknowledge that mandatory minimum drug sentences have been unjustly applied historically and have disproportionately impacted minority communities. So many of the inmates in federal prison today are serving time, some even decades, for drug-related crimes that would generate far shorter sentences if committed today. The disparities in punishment for crimes committed years apart is an injustice that cries out for legislative remedy. Half of the 209,000 inmates in federal prison are serving more than a decade for drug offenses. In the meantime, Obama has the constitutional authority to grant commutations. So far, he has focused on a couple of dozen nonviolent offenders who made stupid mistakes of judgment that ruined their lives. Obama isn’t going to wave his hand and grant clemency to thousands in federal prisons, but he can do more to jump-start the bipartisan movement in Congress on the issue. There are many conservatives who believe that unjust sentencing has distorted the criminal justice system and is costing taxpayers too much money. The president needs to work with them and other lawmakers on a more long-term solution. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency.

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By DR. G. TERRY MADONNA and DR. MICHAEL YOUNG Theory and practice are often at odds — no more so perhaps than in American government. In classic political theory, for example, democracy functions on the basis of an informed electorate electing its leaders. That theory, while never working perfectly, works well enough when selecting officials to executive and legislative branches of government. But it has not worked well at all when voters have been asked to elect judges on statewide ballots. The technical nature of legal issues together with the expectation that judges will act in a nonpartisan manner has not been a good fit with electoral systems. Judges selected by election must live in a political milieu, yet must act as if they didn’t. In fact, the federal level eschews any judicial elections. Judges are all appointed, from district court judges to the Supreme Court. Each is first nominated by the president and must then be confirmed by the U.S Senate. The state picture, however, is different. More than 30 states elect at least some of their judges, but only six states, including Pennsylvania, elect all of their judges in partisan elections from local magistrates to the highest state appellate court. Electing judges is not always a problem. On the contrary, a reasonable case can be made that local voters do gain some information about county judicial candidates during electoral campaigns — and do often enough make informed choices in these local races. But in Pennsylvania, the greatest problem exists in elections to the three state appeals courts: the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts. This year, 18 candidates are running statewide for seats on these courts — 12 for three Supreme Court seats, three for one seat on the Superior Court, and three for one seat on the Commonwealth Court. The problem is that the average Pennsylvania voter on Election Day

will know almost nothing about the backgrounds and qualifications of these statewide judicial candidates. Whoever is elected in November, the informed electorate of democratic theory will not have had had much to do with it. Many believe the solution to this electoral anarchy is an appointive merit system. Such a system, as often described, might have a diverse nominating commission of citizens, former judges and gubernatorial and legislative appointees. The commission would evaluate the credentials, perform interviews, check backgrounds and recommend to the governor the names of qualified potential court nominees. Gubernatorial appointees would then need confirmation by a majority of the state Senate.

POLITICALLY UNCORRECTED Why consider moving to an appointive system for appellate judges? There are at least three compelling reasons for doing so. All of them illustrate how the theory of an informed electorate choosing judges has been subverted by the actual practice of doing so. • Low turnout and low voter information: Appellate judicial elections are characterized by low voter information and the low voter turnout, typical of off-year elections. The majority of voters don’t participate in these elections and those who do typically have very little knowledge of candidate qualities. Consequently, candidates are elected based on factors that should have little or no relevance, such as a recognizable name, ballot position, party endorsements, regional support or fundraising advantage. • Money and more money: In 2009, two Supreme Court candidates alone spent almost $5 million. This year, especially with three open seats on the Supreme Court, the amount of money candidates will raise will sur-

pass any previous judicial fundraising. Not only is money having a pernicious role in selecting judges but more and more of it is coming from law firms and other special interests that may have clients with cases in front of these very appeals courts. • The Citizens United Effect: In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prohibiting nonprofits, corporations, unions and other organizations from limiting or controlling independent campaign contributions violated the First Amendment. That has led inexorably to an increase in outside and special interest campaign contributions to judicial candidates, further eroding the role of the ordinary voter. Collectively, these effects of electing appellate judges have left voters with declining confidence in the judiciary. Compounding these factors, recent scandals within the state judiciary provide additional motivation to consider the merits of an appointive system. Let’s be clear: No system for selecting judges in a democracy is perfect. Merit systems have not been a panacea where they have been adopted. Sometimes they have proved elitist while other studies have questioned whether they produce better judges. Indeed, one could argue that — far from perfect — merit systems are simply the better of two imperfect choices we have for selecting judges. Still, merit systems do provide a rational alternative to the electoral roulette we now use to select appellate judges. And a merit system would go some way toward restoring public confidence and trust in the judicial system. Perfect they may not be, but sometimes going from bad to better is good enough. This column is jointly authored by Madonna and Young. Madonna is professor of Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College, and Young is a former professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Penn State University and managing partner of Michael Young Strategic Research.

Rolling Stone failed at basic duties By The Los Angeles Times Columbia Journalism School’s eviscerating report on Rolling Stone’s now-discredited article about the alleged gang rape of an unnamed female student at the University of Virginia comes in the midst of an impassioned national debate about sexual assault on campus. But let’s not get confused: The issue at hand is not whether students are being sexually assaulted or whether universities are too lax or too lenient on perpetrators. Rather, it is whether and how journalists can honestly and responsibly cover these complicated subjects. In this case, the journalists failed. The reporter and her editors at Rolling Stone failed to verify basic information from their source, and they failed to contact the people who could have corroborated — or contradicted — the story. They did not provide members of the fraternity where the attack supposedly took place with detailed

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allegations to which they could respond. After the reporter tried but failed to locate the alleged perpetrator, the magazine simply used a pseudonym to write about him. To hear Rolling Stone tell it, those oversights came about because the reporter wanted to be particularly sensitive to a woman who claimed to be the victim of a sexual assault. The reporter apparently didn’t want to traumatize her any further. But it is unacceptable to compromise the truth in the name of sensitivity. Of course journalists who interview victims of violent crimes and their families should be kind and respectful. As we all know, sexual assault has been viewed in society as such a stigmatizing occurrence that victims have often been reluctant even to report it. Many newspapers do not print the names of rape victims. But none of that excuses media organizations from their responsibility to diligently and thoroughly examine the

cases they cover. How was that fundamental principle forgotten? The Columbia report notes: “Because questioning a victim’s account can be traumatic, counselors have cautioned journalists to allow survivors some control over their own stories.” But that’s simply not possible. Once a victim goes public, journalists are obliged to ask tough questions — even at the risk of losing the subject’s cooperation or losing the story altogether. Covering sexual assault is complicated. Even the basic statistics about how common assaults are on campus are being challenged. As people have begun to stand up against sexual violence on campus, others have grown worried that the due process rights of the accused could be compromised. In this fraught climate, for a publication like Rolling Stone to come at a story with a preconceived point of view and then botch the reporting does no one any good.

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Head and neck cancer linked to HPV HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tobacco and alcohol use may be the most common cause of head and neck cancers, but a new culprit has come on the scene in recent years. The human papillomavirus is now responsible for more than 60 percent of cases of oropharyngeal cancer diagnosed at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, according to Dr. David Goldenberg, professor of surgery and medicine and director of Head and Neck Surgery. Oropharyngeal cancer can affect the back third of the tongue, the soft palate, side and back walls of the throat and the tonsils. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infection with certain kinds of HPV is a growing risk for some types of head and neck cancer in those who have never smoked,â&#x20AC;? Goldenberg said. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so common that most sexually active people get some variety of it at some point in their lives. There are many types of HPV however, and only some of them cause warts or cancer. Even people who get the type of HPV that can cause cancer may never develop the disease. In general, head and neck cancers are twice as common among men as women, and most of those are diagnosed in people age 50 and older â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the exception cancers caused by HPV. Those are showing up in younger people. Head and neck cancers begin with abnormal changes in the squamous cells that line the moist surfaces inside the head

and neck, including the throat, nose and mouth and swallowing passage. Those who use both alcohol and tobacco heavily are much more at risk than those who only smoke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a synergistic effect with the combination of alcohol and tobacco together,â&#x20AC;? Goldenberg said. Head and neck cancers sometimes show up as neck lumps, mouth sores, illfitting dentures or loose teeth. In other cases, the cancer is identified by hoarseness, a sore throat or a feeling of something stuck in the throat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come in until it is very late,â&#x20AC;? Goldenberg said. Treatment for head and neck cancers includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of these. Actual treatment depends on the location and size of the cancer and the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and preference. Goldenberg said certain areas are more amenable to surgery, while others are better treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. Like most cancer, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;garden varietyâ&#x20AC;? head and neck cancers have poor prognosis if not caught early, he said. HPVinduced cancers however, have a much better prognosis. For all types, Goldenberg says, early diagnosis is the key. Regular dental checkups can help with early detection, as can paying attention to symptoms such as sores, ulcers, lumps

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STATISTICS SHOW that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is now responsible for more than 60 percent of cases of oropharyngeal cancer diagnosed at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. sore throat or hoarseness that last more than two or three weeks. Eliminating tobacco use and reducing alcohol consumption can reduce the risk, as can good oral hygiene practices. More than 50,000 people will develop head and neck cancer this year. Early detection can save lives. As part of Oral, Head

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Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet influences weight control in offspring HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation may prime offspring for weight gain and obesity later in life, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, who looked at rats whose mothers consumed a high-fat diet and found that the offspringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeding controls and feelings of fullness did not function normally. Previous research shows that obesity compromises the neurocircuits that control how the stomach and intestine work to regulate how much we eat, and that the time around pregnancy and lactation is important in the development of these circuits. In both human and laboratory stud-

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ach telling it how to work,â&#x20AC;? said lead investigator Kirsteen Browning, associate professor of neural and behavioral sciences. These normal reflex mechanisms, which help limit the amount of food we eat, can malfunction and become less sensitive in obesity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found that parts of these reflexes were actually compromised even before we saw obesity,â&#x20AC;? Browning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rats on the high-fat diet looked exactly the same as the control group rats in terms of the weight, but their feeding reflexes were already beginning to be compromised.â&#x20AC;? The findings, published in the Journal of Physiology, suggest that there are significant effects of maternal and perinatal diet on some of the regions that control feeding and satiety in the brain. Exactly how maternal diet influences these functions is still unknown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time that we start to take seriously the idea that obesity is, in part, a brain disease,â&#x20AC;? Browning said. However, Browning emphasized that obesity is a complex disease with many genetic and environmental factors playing important roles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not all people who are obese had mothers who ate high-fat diets when they

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Many cosmetic procedures available for improving skin STATE COLLEGE — With warmer weather approaching, thoughts turn to shedding heavy winter clothing and breaking out the shorts and bathing suits. As you look in the mirror, you may see some skin or facial features you don’t like. Some common cosmetic procedures to fix those problems are chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, Botox injections and laser hair removal. “As we age, our skin may appear dull and we develop fine lines, blotches or dark spots,” said Dr. M. Amanda Jacobs, dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at GeisingerScenery Park in State College. “Chemical peels can remove dead layers of skin, smooth the skin texture, remove blemishes, age spots or light freckling and improve the appearance of fine lines.” Laser skin resurfacing addresses the same issue that chemical peels do, but it targets the superficial and deep layers of skin to stimulate new collagen growth. “Laser treatments often have a little more down time, but can address the problem area with fewer treatments,” said Jacobs. Facial fillers, marketed as Radiesse, Juvederm and Restylane, are injected underneath the skin to fill in lines, creases and wrinkles and can make skin look younger. “Injectable cosmetic fillers have been around for decades,” said Jacobs. “After an injection, the plumper skin shows fewer wrinkles. Newer cosmetic fillers give more lasting results.” Botox injections, originally used by ophthalmologists for optic muscle disorders, are widely used to eradicate crow’s feet, moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows and furrows in the forehead. Botox injections require a precise knowledge of facial anatomy. “Selecting the correct injection points where the muscle contracts, and not at the wrinkle you are hoping to erase, is critical to the success of the procedure,” said Jacobs. “Your risk of complications can increase when Botox injections are performed by unskilled injectors.” One of the best ways to eliminate unwanted hair without tweezers, shaving, waxing or using hair removal creams is laser hair removal. Laser hair removal can remove hair from the face, upper lip, bikini line, neck and legs, with results lasting for several months. “With laser treatments, patients should limit plucking, waxing and tanning before undergoing treatments for better results,” said Jacobs. “You should also avoid sun exposure for four to six weeks after treatment to avoid any complications.”

Mirshahzadeh joins OB/GYN practice STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Mandana Mirshahzadeh to Mount Nittany Physician Group OB/GYN. “As a women’s health nurse practitioner, my philosophy is to provide exceptional and consistent women’s health care with state of the art medical equipment and electronic medical records,” said Mirshahzadeh, “and I have found Mount Nittany PhysiMANDANA cian Group OB/GYN an ideal place to MIRSHAHZADEH practice.” Mirshahzadeh received a bachelor’s degree in midwifery from the University of Medical Sciences School of Midwifery and Nursing in Mashhad, Iran, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in Iowa City, Iowa. She went on to receive a Master of Science in nursing and board certification as a women’s health nurse practitioner from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. Mirshahzadeh joins a team of 10 providers at Mount Nittany Physician Group OB/GYN, located at 1850 E. Park Ave., Suite 301, State College. Schedule an appointment by calling (814) 237-3470 or by using the online tool, My Mount Nittany Health, at www.mymountnittanyhealth.com.

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April 9-15, 2015

IST Startup Week returns to Penn State Founders of Dropbox, Reddit, Twitch to headline event By JAIME LYNCH Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Beginning Monday, April 13, IST Startup Week will bring Silicon Valley to Happy Valley, and this year a few sharks will be coming along, too. In its fourth year, the event, hosted by the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State, will feature entrepreneurs and innovators from around the country, coming together at University Park campus for a week-long celebration of ingenuity and inspiration, and encouraging students to be visionaries in their careers from day one. “Startup Week is about entrepreneurship as well as intrapreneurship — the ability to think creatively and take initiative within an organization for the sake of innovation. And, we have many great new events scheduled for both aspiring entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs,” said Mary Beth Rosson, interim dean of the College of IST. For entrepreneurs, the new-for-this-year Startup Tank is bringing investors, or “sharks,” who are willing to fund enterprising startups in the State College community. “The ‘Tank’ is open to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and members of the community,” said Lee Erickson, lecturer in the College of IST and organizer of Startup Tank. “If you have a business that has advanced to the point where outside investment would be appropriate and beneficial either now or within the next six to nine months, the Startup Tank can give you the opportunity to pitch to investors and face their questions,” Erickson added. The Startup Tank is taking place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, in Freeman Hall of the HUB. Applications for Startup Tank are being accepted on a rolling basis, and more information is available at www.startuptank.ist.psu. edu/. In addition to Startup Tank, the IST IdeaMaker Challenge final pitch competition will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in 262 Willard Building. The competition will feature six cross-college teams selected as finalists after previous judging, each of which have identified a problem along with a potential technology-based solution that they will pitch to a panel of industry judges. The first-place team will win a trip to Silicon Valley to network and spend time at a startup, the second-place finishers will win a trip to an incubator or innovation center in the Washington, D.C., area and the third-place team will receive a Jawbone Jambox (in Penn State blue). Besides offering Penn State students and other innovators in the community a chance to develop their businesses through competition, IST Startup Week will give attendees the opportunity to try out the latest technologies and preview cutting-edge prototypes from industry leaders, including Verizon Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent, Arris, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Cisco, as well as student technology

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STEVE HUFFMAN, co-founder of Reddit and Hipmunk, presents at Startup Week 2014. projects, during the interactive Innovation Showcase, part of the Innovation Expo sponsored by Verizon Wireless, from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. During the Innovation Expo, participants can also attend iTalks — similar to the popular TED talk format — that will educate students about current projects, highlight innovative technologies and advise students on the skills that companies are looking for in new hires. A hallmark of IST Startup Week is the speaker series, and this year’s speaker schedule includes tracks for both aspiring intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, with the founder and CEO of Dropbox, Drew Houston, headlining the lineup. On Monday, April 13, a full lineup of industry speakers will discuss driving change and leading innovation within their respective organizations. On Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, entrepreneurs from around the country will share their stories and provide insights on

what it takes to create a successful startup, including “The Weebly Story: What We Know Now,” with Penn State graduates David Rusenko and Dan Veltri, of Weebly, at 4:15 Thursday in the IST Cybertorium. The Silicon Valley Speaker Finale, taking place in the HUB’s Alumni Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, will top off the week’s speaker series with talks from Adora Cheung (co-founder and CEO, Homejoy), Tikhon Bernstam (co-founder, Scribd; founder and former CEO, Parse), John “Trip” Adler (co-founder and CEO, Scribd), Steve Huffman (co-founder, Reddit and Hipmunk) and Justin Kan (partner, Y Combinator; co-founder, Justin.tv, Twitch, Exec Inc.), and a conversation with Drew Houston (founder and CEO, Dropbox) facilitated by the newly named dean of IST Andrew Sears. All events listed above are open to the public, and all speaker talks will be livestreamed on the website. For detailed information on IST Startup Week, including the full week’s schedule, visit ist.psu.edu/startup.

South Hills School announces Dean’s List

STATE COLLEGE — These area residents earned Dean’s List honors for the winter term at the State College campus of South Hills School of Business & Technology: Aaronsburg — Ashley Garbrick and Dominique Hook. Bellefonte — Alicia Aukerman, Joshua Belcher, Bryan Butler, Evan Coller, Steven Dannaker, Kiersten Dove, Lauren Filipowicz, Heather Halleathe, Alyssa Heaton, Jamilyn Houser, Pamela Keebler, Carlie Knapp, Brenton Krebs, Courtney Lueth, Martin McGinley, Michele Miller, Darius Morgan, Chelsea Musser, Michael Palitti, Tanner Potter,

Elizabeth Rosenberry, Courtney Singer, James Solt, Kevin Tate, Morgan Thomas and Jennifer Weiland. Boalsburg — Mitchell Farabaugh, Shawney IntorreShawver, Zaraan Irani, Deiadra Shanley and Quentin Wallace. Centre Hall — Debra Cooper, Kathryn Gingery, Andria Lamey, Cassie Linton, Lindsay McCornac, Amanda Rider, Bobbi Rockey, Carrie-Ann Shay, Denise Smith, Brittany Stoner, Alyssa Tabisz and Lyndsey Witherite. Coburn — Asta Broskley.

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Howard — Chelsea Lucas, Sheri McCloskey, Kady McKinley, Valarie Morgan and Crystal Pecht. Julian — Morgan Donley, Nathaniel Gilbert, Ashleigh Turner, Kourtney Vermillion and Jessica Wellar. Lemont — Kayla Benner and Natalie Torretti. Loganton — Ronald Schall. Milesburg — Jerami Lose. Pennsylvania Furnace — Debbie Brown. Philipsburg — Emily Ammerman, Lane Brion, Victoria Curtin, Mitchell Farabaugh, Jammie Flood, April Gardner, Seth Hainsey, Holly Hockenberry, Logan Hollabaugh, Danielle Kephart, Nadine Kerlin, Brandon Lannan, Brooke Luzier, KateLynn Luzier, Corey McLaughlin, Stephanie Pickett, Craig Ramage, Hunter Remp, Shannon Saltsman, Paige Shoemaker, Randi Smeal, Eric Steffen, Pamela Strickler, Kylie Taylor, Cortney Tibbens, Alexis Turner Pleasant Gap — Russell Bartley, Marshall Barto, Tammy Hillard, Cheryl Keeler, Michael LaPointe and Chelsea Warren. Port Matilda — Elizabeth Neff, Renee Orlandi, Nicholas Schreiner and Megan Sherwin. Rebersburg — Tammy Swartz. Snow Shoe — Melinda Mitchell and Erin Nilson. Spring Mills — Alexander Henning, Dana Lee, Jessica Swartz-Fye and Katelyn Wise. State College — Diana Aronson, Britget Baker, Andrew Ball, Emily Baughman, Catherine Botts, Heather Bowers, Joshua Bricker, Seth Caldwell, Danielle Carlson, Allison Cherry, Austin Cole, Bimla Dadra, Kendra Dornisch, Alyssa Doughty, Caitlin Farber, Joshua Griffith, Matthew Gryctko, Nicholas Harrington, Michael Hoover, Megan Houts, John Laidlaw, Lauren Lissenden, Timothy Lorich, Sarah Martin, Megan McClure, Miranda McCullough, James McElwain, Elli McKenna, Robert Orloski, David Routheaux, Sheldon Scott, Megan Sell, Kimberly Simasek, Tabitha Simpson, Laura Specht, Laura Steininger, Erin Sutherland, Justin Vining, Sarah Woods, Qian Zhang and Eileen Ziskowski. Warriors Mark — Taylor Harpster.

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Career fair introduces students to networking STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business and Technology held its Network 2015 Career Fair on March 31 at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. More than 600 students from the State College, Altoona and Lewistown school locations were in attendance. The Career Service Office at South Hills annually plans the career exposition, which provides both first and second year students with an environment to network with nearly 100 local businesses and state agencies within their majors. Vendors at the event stated they were pleased to interact with such an energetic, well prepared and professional group of students this year. “This is always an excellent career fair for the Shaner Hotel Group, because South Hills trains the engineers, accountants, business and office managers that we are looking for,” Mary Anslinger, corporate human resources manager from the Shaner Hotel Group said. Many business representatives at the Career Fair are also South Hills graduates. This atmosphere provides an enthusiastic and helpful interchange between students and business recruiters, where graduates can assist current students in developing their job search skills. Administrative professional student Marcella Bell, of Lewistown, said: “As a second year student, I felt this was a really important day to make good contacts and network with a variety of grads and businesses for an internship and job. I’m leaving here with many great job leads.” Students attend the career fair to look for both internship sites and for jobs. Completing an internship is a curricular requirement in each of the 11 career programs offered by South Hills schools, with many internships leading to future job offers. George Medairy III, director of information technology for Sheetz, was specifically looking for IT interns. “The South Hills students that I spoke with today were professional and enthusiastic,” he said. “I found them to be career-focused and they know what they want. If interns prove to be successful with us, we will often hire them.”

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SOUTH HILLS students met with area business representatives during the recent Network 2015 Career Fair. State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham was also in attendance at the event. “We are so glad that Paul and Maralyn Mazza decided to start South Hills School 45 years ago, because they have provided such a quality institution that does a great job in

BEA students excel Professor receives at state events honorable mention WINGATE — Bald Eagle Area junior Chelcie Goss competed in the Pennsylvania State Baton Twirling Competition on March 22 at California University of Pennsylvania and came away with Pennsylvania State Championships in the two-baton event and in the strut event. Goss also finished second in the one-baton solo event. She is an active member of the BEA indoor major majorettes and the BEA band as a baton twirler. Another BEA student, Emily Trigg, recently CHELCIE GOSS was named a EMILY TRIGG state finalist by the Future Farmers of America. Trigg, a junior, competed in the proficiency area of goat production.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Jaime Schultz, assistant professor of kinesiology at Penn State, received an honorable mention PROSE Award from the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers in the category of U.S. history for her recent book, “Qualifying Times: Points of Change in U.S. Women’s Sport.” Schultz’s research interests include issues relating to race, gender and sexuality and in the history of sport and physical culture. “I am deeply honored and grateful for the recognition,” Schultz said. JAIME SCHULTZ The Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers awards annually recognize professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals and electronic content in more than 40 categories. For more information, visit www.proseawards.com.

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Girl Scouts make benches for amusement company By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — If your children enjoy Garbrick’s rides at the Grange Fair, you’ve probably noticed that there is no place for exhausted parents to rest while the kids ride. That problem has been solved by the nine members of Centre Hall Girl Scout Troop 4, led by Krista Winkelblech. The girls have constructed 10 wooden benches with steel supports and donated them to the Garbrick Amusements Company, which will use them this summer at many fairs and carnivals in the state. “The idea was to help the community by building these benches,” said Winkelblech. Winkelblech said the girls have been working on the project since October as a way to earn their Silver Awards. The benches were designed by Alan Stover and Brian Gavek, who are fathers of two of the Scouts. Most of the material for the benches was donated by local businesses. Stover said the bench supports came from the DuMor Company, which makes park benches and similar products. “A friend of mine works for DuMor, and he said someone ordered these legs, then never picked them up or paid for them, so they gave them to us,” he said. The sturdy, welded steel legs were then painted by Gavek with a glossy black weather-resistant

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TROOP 4 GIRL SCOUTS recently presented 10 benches they made to Garbrick Amusements. Pictured, front row, from left, are Henry Garbrick, Katie Gavek, Ella Smith, Sarah Zubler and Victoria Castellano. Back row, from left, are Danae Wolfhope, Kailen Winkelblech, Morgan Stover, Alaina McCloskey, Cate Goodwin and troop leader Krista Winkelblech. epoxy paint. Gavek’s garage, the headquarters for his company, Gavek Graphics, served as the workshop for the girls to make the benches. With help from parents and

other adults, the girls drilled holes for mounting bolts, painted wooden slats with multiple coats of exterior latex house paint, and assembled the benches during several evening work sessions.

The paint was donated by Weaver’s Store in Millheim. The Millheim Small Engine Shop donated more than 300 carriage bolts, washers and nuts for the project, and Lezzer Lumber gave

the troop a substantial discount on the lumber. Monetary donations were received from the Millheim and Centre Hall American Legion Posts, the Potters Mills VFW, the Centre Hall Women’s Club and Yarger’s Precision Machining. Winkelblech said that each of the nine girls made one bench with a helper, and the 10th bench was made by all the girls working together. Each bench is adorned with a small plaque bearing the name of the Girl Scout who made it. On March 29, the troop presented the benches to Henry Garbrick, of Garbrick Amusements, at the company’s shop on North Pennsylvania Avenue. The girls held a ceremonial ribboncutting to mark the occasion, then helped carry the benches into the facility. Following the presentation, the troop held a pizza and ice cream party at Trinity United Church of Christ in Centre Hall, where they were presented with wristbands good for free rides on Garbrick’s rides during the Grange Fair in August. Teri Statham, Garbrick’s daughter, presented a short history of the Garbrick Amusements Company. She noted that the company began manufacturing rides in Centre Hall in 1947, and that Garbrick’s rides were sold to customers all across America, and in many foreign countries. She thanked the members of Troop 4 for their great efforts in making and donating the benches.

Handbell festival coming to State College High School By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The 22nd annual Nittany Valley Handbell Festival Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at the State College Area High School North Building gymnasium. The festival is being hosted by the Westminster Handbell Ensemble from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College. Westminster Ensemble member Valerie Updegrove expects a large turnout of choirs from Pennsylvania and Maryland. “We’ll have 23 choirs with 240 ringers,” she said. The choirs will perform eight songs as a combined choir, with several choirs also performing solo numbers. There will be a $5 admission fee charged at the door for spectators. Guest conductor for the festival is Cathy Moklebust, of Eagle Grove, Iowa. Moklebust has developed and directed handbell music programs since 1983, and has played bells since her childhood. She is one of today’s most popular handbell music composers, with numerous published compositions and arrangements to her credit, many of them achieving bestseller status. She has received many prestigious awards for her work. A native of South Dakota, Moklebust earned a bachelor’s degree in music/percussion and a master’s degree in teacher education/music at South Dakota State University. She currently plays percussion with the

Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Westminster Handbell Ensemble is directed by Gail Ritchey, who founded the group in 1978 and helped to originate the Nittany Valley Handbell Festival 22 years ago. “We are a five-octave choir, which requires 13 people,” she said. The ensemble features both bells and chimes. The chimes resemble tuning forks and help to produce a full, well-balanced sound. The group rehearses every Tuesday night, and plays one Sunday a month at Our Lady of Victory, as well as doing guest performances at many local churches. Their repertoire includes many hymns and some secular songs, such as Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade.” The ensemble features both male and female members ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens, and representing several different church denominations. Westminster Ensemble member Anna Carol Buffington also directs a handbell choir at her home church, Grace Lutheran in State College. Some of the ringers play four bells each, with two in each hand, held at 90 degree angles to each other. “The bells are directional — they only ring when moved in one direction” explained choir member Ryan Ditmer. “You ring one with your hand in a vertical position, and the other with your hand held horizontal, like knocking on a door.” Ditmer, who is a church organist, describes himself as a “floater,” filling in on any bell

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THE WESTMINSTER HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, directed by Gail Ritchey, far right, is the host choir for the 22nd annual Nittany Valley Handbell Festival Concert. when someone is absent. “You need a full choir to play these songs,” he said. The ensemble’s largest bells sound tones as low as two octaves below middle C. Those bells measure more than a foot in diameter, and can weigh nearly 14 pounds.

The bells can also be played by striking them with mallets to produce a soft, staccato tone. Doug Piper has played the large bells with the Westminster Ensemble for 10 years. “The whole choir is like a piano, and each person is a key,” he said.

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Scout uncovers Bellefonte’s ‘Sunnyside’ as service project PLEASANT GAP — Mark Coll, of Pleasant Gap, joined Cub Scouts in elementary school, enjoying camping and the trips his troop took to Canada and other places. He remained an active Scout, passing through all the required ranks. Now, the member of Boy Scout Troop 66 will receive his Eagle Scout Award, having submitted all his information and his project to the review board. To become an Eagle Scout, candidates must complete a service project from start to finish. The proposal for an Eagle Scout project must pass five tests that show it is feasible and has a reasonable chance of being successful. The safety factors must have been considered and implemented. Action steps for further detailed planning must be shown in the proposal, too. The Scout must also show that Connie Cousins planning, development and leadership covers a wide will take place, and how the three facvariety of events in tors will benefit a religious institution, Centre County for a school or the community. the Centre County Coll, the son of John and Yvonne Gazette. Email her Coll, began one project that was apat ccous67@gmail. proved — working on the softball com. fields next to the Spring Township municipal buildings. Four dugouts needed to be torn down. As Coll was finishing the application and planning to start work, the softball fields were purchased and, with a new owner, the project could not go forward. “Township manager Bill MacMath presented me with another idea,” Coll said. “He suggested that there was a cemetery in Bellefonte that was in desperate need of clean up. He gave me the location that was at the top of Allegheny Street Hill. I had not even realized there was a cemetery there.” Coll said that, as he approached the site to snap some pictures and begin to plan his project, he didn’t even see the cemetery until he went over a grassy hill that lay between the road and the cemetery. The thought that many people would not even be aware of this burial site became

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the impetus for his project. He researched the cemetery using the book “Cemeteries of Bellefonte, Centre County.” He made it his purpose to make the existence of the cemetery known with a sign that could be easily seen from the road. The Scout moved forward with reclamation plans. Coll had to have his proposal approved by Tom Fonda, chairman of the advancement committee for the Boy Scouts’ Nittany Mountain District. He received his letter of approval in October. It was time to get to work. Reading Coll’s report on the project, one can discover just what an enormous job it was to clean, mow, fill holes and do more to make the cemetery accessible. On the first day, massive amounts of brush and overhanging branches were removed. After two and a half hours, Coll and his helpers had only cut a quarter of the cemetery’s grass. Weed trimmers were used to cut the tall grass before mowers could be of any use. More mowers and weed whackers were procured for the next session of work. Coll said that after asking Triangle Building Supply to see if it had a push weed trimmer, the owner, Allen Witherite, donated his personal weed eater, one from the store, and the gas to run them. Coll, his brother Matt, his father and Scoutmaster Bill Weaver did the labor on the project. As a finishing touch, Mark wanted to place a bench at the entrance with a sign proclaiming the cemetery’s name — “Sunnyside.” “Luckily, Bill agreed to construct the bench, as he had the power tools and ability,” Coll said. Weaver transported the pieces to the site as he finished them. While Matt Coll and Weaver put the bench together, Mark Coll and his father dug the postholes to set the bench in place. “I knew it was central Pennsylvania, so I wasn’t expecting it to be perfect, but not close to how bad it was,” Coll noted in his report. “When we dug the holes, almost every two inches there was another rock.” When Coll took the board for the top of the bench to his school’s woodshop to get the name of the cemetery routed onto it, people asked him where Sunnyside was. Well, at the top of Allegheny Street in Bellefonte, anyone taking the time to look for Sunnyside will find a lovely little cemetery with a nice place to sit a spell, all thanks to a dedicated, soon-to-be Eagle Scout.

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MARK COLL, of Pleasant Gap, recently restored a Bellefonte cemetery as his Eagle Scout project.

Green Drake art gallery hosts opening of double art show By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

MILLHEIM — The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center in Millheim hosted a reception for its new double art show on April 4. “The Art of the Portrait” highlights the work of some of the best and most interesting portrait artists in the area in a variety of styles and mediums including painting, drawing and photography. The 3-D metal sculptures of Elli Groninger are featured in “April Fools and Other Shady Characters.” The exhibits run through Saturday, May 30. Artists displaying their works include Marisa Eichman, Elody Gyekis, twin brothers David and Dennis Charriere, Alice Teeple, Chuck Hall and Green Drake Gallery owner Karl Leitzel. Groninger’s whimsical metal sculptures provided a contrast to the dramatic portraiture on display. Leitzel said that Groninger fabricates her sculptures using recycled metal from washing machines, file cabinets and other common items. “She cuts it with an acety-

lene torch, welds it up and paints it,” he said. Her sculptures are of human-like, cartoonish figures done up in bright colors. Alice Teeple, of Aaronsburg, showed several portrait photographs which were embellished with special effects to create different moods. “I use my iPhone for everything, so all of the edits are done in the phone,” she said. She uses an application which can distort facial features, change color tones, convert photos to black and white, and make many other subtle or dramatic changes. Teeple plans to move to New York City to pursue a career in theater set design. Marisa Eichman displayed several portraits painted in oils. One of her pieces, “Pearl Catcher,” shows a woman with a pearl perched between her lips. “It’s symbolic of searching within oneself and finding a pearl of wisdom, ability or courage,” she said. Live music was performed during the reception by Gary Gyekis, Anders Olsen and Karl Leitzel.

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PATRONS VIEW PORTRAITS and metal sculptures on display at the Green Drake Gallery in Millheim. The show continues through May 30.

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THE COCA-COLA water production facility in Milesburg recently donated leak detection equipment to the Borough of Bellefonte. The tools will allow Bellefonte to monitor water mains and pipelines and detect leaks requiring repair. Pictured, from left, are Milesburg assistant project engineer Lee Peasley, Bellefonte borough manager Ralph Stewart and Coca-Cola Milesburg plant manager Steven Pfeiffenberger.

MIKE CASPER, coordinator of the Mountainback Ultra ride that was held in October, recently presented a check for $3,000 to Linda Lochbaum, president of the Cancer Survivors Association.

Parrot Owners Group meeting planned BOALSBURG — The Parrot Owners Group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the Boalsburg Fire

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Changes made at Mountain View Country Club By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — When Chuck McIntyre and his wife, Martha, of Bethlehem, purchased the former State College Elks Country Club in Boalsburg in 2012, one of the key items of interest for the new owners was the layout of the 18-hole golf course. Now named Mountain View Country Club, management has continued to make major on-course changes to the 18-hole layout. “When we purchased the property we started right away to make renovations and have been very busy doing everything,” said McIntyre, whose wife is a State College native. “It’s a whole new look at what we feel will be one of the best country clubs in the area, and has a landscaping view that no other country club has.” “The changes came about after the owners played the course,” said the club’s PGA golf professional, Jack Brennan. “They really did not like hole No. 5, the birdhouse hole where your drive had to go left of the birdhouse. That was the beginning of the changes. To make the point clear, there was no single reason why these (changes) all happened. The changes were rumored — because we are now open to the public — that we were going to make the course easier. “Well, the handicaps indicate that the course is not much easier, but it did make play maybe a stroke easier now,” said Brennan. “However, we are making some changes to the back nine on hole No. 12 where we are going to lengthen (it), make it a semi-island green and look for it to be a signature hole.” Another reason for the changes was the seventh hole, which was was a par 4 uphill, making it practically impossible for all levels of golfers. Because the green was sloped, it was not receptive to a long iron, mid-iron, a hybrid or fairway wood, and was only designed for a short iron and a

short club. “The changes were made to better the golf course,” said Brennan. “Do we think we have done that? Yes, we do. Does everybody agree? No. Some people do not agree, but we think we have a more fair, more playable and still-challenging golf course. And, by the looks at the scores being posted, we have been able to maintain a challenging golf course.” The changes that have already been made are to the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh holes. The upcoming changes are to the 12th and 13th holes. When it’s all said and done, Mountain View is going to have changed a third or more of its course. “(On) No. 13, and for anyone in Centre County that has played that hole understands, the green is a very difficult green and I’m sure anyone that has played it and has three-, four- or five-putted will understand why we will level the green out,” said Brennan. “The green was severely sloped and almost became unplayable over the years, and with the huge green there were only a few spots where you could put the pin. “So, last fall we leveled the No. 13 green, so that is an exciting change,” added Brennan. “The green hasn’t healed as of yet, but we are hoping for around May 1 that the green would be playable. We think this is going to be a great change for everybody. So now, anyone that plays here will be able to putt No. 13. “Another hole we are still looking at for future changes is No. 3. With the way the pond is designed it makes it very hard for the average golfer because you have to lay up to a 160- to 180-yard shot into a green on a par 5 and it’s very unfair. We are looking at that down the line. “We are eliminating hole No. 18,” said Brennan. “What we found is that we need a larger driving range, and since the course is pretty much set we don’t have many options to build a new range without getting into a whole redesign of the golf course. “So, the main goal is to increase the

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SEVERAL HOLES will have a new look at the Mountain View Country Club course this spring. size of the driving range, make the driving range larger,” continued Brennan. “The bad thing about that is that we are losing No. 18. That will be going away and that’s unfortunate because it is a good golfing hole, but our options are limited for the demand of a range. “The members demand a range, the public is demanding a range,” said Brennan. “Their spare time is more limited so they have time to hit some golf balls, but not necessarily have time to play 18 holes of golf. So, the range is much bigger for practicing.” The construction has disrupted play very little for members and guests play-

ing Mountain View, and play will continue while construction on the remaining holes continues. “So, we are in the middle of construction right now,” said Brennan. “It started last year and we are building a new par 3 that will be between No. 15 and existing No. 16, so that will be our new No. 16 hole, and our current No. 16 will be No. 17, and our current No. 17 will be the 18th hole, which is pretty good because No. 16 and 17 are really strong holes here and will be really good finishing holes. “The new par 3 will be exciting, in my Mountain View, Page 17

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Toftrees’ Lew Morgan retires following lengthy career By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Lew Morgan will now be the one playing the golf, instead of supervising what many golfers consider to be one of the best course layouts in the state. After 38 years as the golf course superintendent for Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center, Morgan is retiring Whether it’s in life or the game of golf, being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference in the world. And so it was for Morgan. A native of Alliance, Ohio, he was in the right place at the right time when Toftrees Golf Resort was created out of the woods west of State College. “My family came from a long list of golfers … and that was a big part of my youth,” said Morgan. Despite the fact that his father died when he was young and his mother, a teacher, was forced to provide for the large family, Morgan was able to attend Bowling Green University and receive his teaching degree. “While I was pursuing my degree, I still played golf,” said Morgan. “While at Bowling Green I told myself, ‘Why not get into the golf turf grass management program?’ After I graduated, I came over to Penn State and entered the two-year turf program. “The turf club organization had a golf tournament and it was a couple of miles from campus at a place called Toftrees,” said Morgan. “Naturally, being a golfer and wanting to join a club, I followed the guys over to the club to play on a beautiful autumn day. The colors were at their peak and we teed off for the turf club outing. “On the first hole, which is now No. 16 at Toftrees, that’s where it started (opposite the American Ale House), and that Mountain View, from page 16 opinion, because it’s up against the trees that set back along No. 12 and will play approximately 175 yards from the white tees, about 190 from the blue tees and probably 130 from the red tees. “We plan on finishing (construction) this year and hope to have the changes in play by September or no later than Oct. 1,” continued Brennan. “Again, unfortunately No. 18 is going away, but we are not only going to increase our range but we are also going to have No.

had a little round building that was the pro shop (now a Toftrees rental office). We played the existing No. 1 to 3, which are now No. 16 to 18, and when we got to the fourth hole we walked across this meadow with survey stakes all over,” said Morgan. “The clubhouse wasn’t built yet, but we made our way to the fourth hole, now No. 1. The point being, the course didn’t have a front and back nine, so you had a tendency to lose track of the holes. “It was just one of those days in October where the colors are at their peak,” continued Morgan. “We just got lost in this gorgeous golf course on a beautiful autumn fall day and I said to myself, ‘Some day I would like to work here.’” Penn State offered internships and Morgan headed to Merion Country Club, where he would eventually become the assistant superintendent when he finished the Penn State turf management program. “I was influence by all the great people at Merion,” said Morgan. “Richie Valentine, his father is a legend at Penn State and started the turf center on campus which now exists in his name. Richie was a great mentor of mine and a great friend and whom I learned so much. “Eventually, at Merion, I came in contact with Phil Seig (one of the founders of the Toftrees community), who was a nonresident member that played at Merion several times a year. I became acquainted with Mr. Seig, one of my heroes, and eventually that’s how I got back to State College and Toftrees when he offered me a position at Toftrees.” With the backing of Seig, Morgan and others would visit other golf courses in the United States to learn the layout, architecture and all the aspects of creating an enjoyable environment for golfers. “We would bring back ideas and intro18 for short game practice area which we do not have here now,” said Brennan. “We have a very poor chipping green behind the pro shop and it’s just a small green on a steep angle slope and it’s not really good for anything other than to loosen up. “But now, we are going to have a real nice short game area so the members can pitch, putt, chip, sand shots and short game shots that everybody will be able to practice, so we think in the long run it’s going to be a major improvement to the course.”

duce them to the golf course through those early years of the golf course,” explained Morgan. “We would travel to Laurel Valley, Oakmont, Muirfield Village, Jack Nicklaus’ course, Pinehurst, and fly down to the Tampa area, where Mr. Seig had a winter home, and play courses down there to get more ideas for Toftrees. “In the fall, we would make regular trips to Long Island and play many of the U.S. Open courses around New York City,” added Morgan. “Wing Foot, Baltusrol, Shinnecock, National Golf Links of America, and then I would go further away and play other courses like Oakhill in Rochester, N.Y., and Southern Dunes, Southern Hills in Oklahoma, along with Prarie Dunes. I was able to inject a lot of that architecture into Toftrees, where I was given a lot of free range to implement those ideas and was able to rebuild essentially all the bunkers that changed the face of Toftrees. “We changed the fairways, the greens and restructered the tees,” said Morgan. “We were always looking to make changes that would improve the course. We never wanted to stay the same. We changed the outlook of the course quite a bit, which I’m kind of proud of as I look back at what all we accomplished. “I will always be grateful to Mr. Seig for offering me the position at Toftrees, which I took advantage of and have stayed at for the past 38 years until my retirement. And, I always think back to that turf club golf tournament and how much I enjoyed the Toftrees area.” “Lew began at Toftrees in 1976 and has provided 38 years of unrivaled service to Toftrees members and guests,” said Charles Sheppard, Toftrees’ director of golf, in a statement. “His leadership and adaptability have served Toftrees well

throughout his nearly four decades at the resort. “Any organization is bound to go through a number of changes in 38 years, from ownership and management to economic factors and customer preferences. Lew has been a constant for Toftrees Golf Club throughout. His ability to adapt to change and lead his team effectively for the past four decades should be highly commended; it is a rare and challenging achievement. “Lew has certainly been the driving force behind countless course improvement projects at Toftrees,” continued Sheppard. “I cannot even pretend to be aware of all the golf course changes that have taken place under Lew’s direction over the past 38 years. He has tried to fill me in over the past year, but I think we just scratched the surface. One thing is certain, Lew was continuously looking for ways to improve the golf experience for our members and guests and we thank him for that. “I have not known Lew nearly as long as many of you have, but the thing that stands out to me is the sheer amount of effort and passion that he put into his job, even after 38 years,” added Sheppard. “If something was not going right, his response was to try harder and put more effort into it. If a project or task needed to get done, Lew would stay late to do it. It was common to see him edging bunkers or mowing during the summer. He did not do it because he was told; he did it because he has a great passion for his job and this golf course. To maintain that effort, dedication and passion for 38 years is uncommon and we are grateful for it. “In recognition of his 38 years of service, Toftrees has awarded Lew with a lifetime membership. Thus, you will still see him around plenty. He will just be playing, instead of working.”

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Family Matters

Texting is tempting for students even when inappropriate By MATT SWAYNE Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — College students may realize that texting in the shower or at a funeral is inappropriate, but many do it anyway, according to Penn State psychologists. “We have looked at inappropriate texting behavior — texting while driving, for instance — before, but what we wanted to find out is whether the people who are engaging in these forms of behavior even know whether or not it is the right thing to do,” said Marissa Harrison, associate professor of psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. The researchers suggest that college students are not necessarily trying to create new norms in texting behaviors, but that breaking with these norms is just too

tempting for them in most cases. When they receive texts, the temptation to check their texts and send messages back is much greater than the urge to pay attention to their present situation. In a survey, college students admitted to texting during funerals, in the shower, during sex and while using the toilet, according to Harrison, who worked with Jessica M. Salley, a graduate student, and Christine E. Bealing, an undergraduate student, both in psychology. While most participants said they considered texting while taking a shower to be socially unacceptable, more than 34 percent said they did it anyway. Most agreed that texting during a religious service or while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was wrong, but more than 22 percent texted during services and about 11 percent said they texted during the pledge. Approxi-

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Huntingdon’s Gearhart shuts down Red Raiders, 7-0 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Huntingdon’s Nate Gearhart has had a pretty good year so far against Bellefonte. After leading the Bearcats to two big wins over the Red Raiders on the basketball court — and scoring the winning basket in their playoff matchup — Gearhart showed on April 6 that he has other talents as well. The 6-foot-5 senior took the mound for Huntingdon (2-1) and threw six shutout innings in the Bearcats 7-0 Mountain League victory at Bellefonte. Gearhart gave up just three hits, struck out five, and walked one in what was a much longer season debut for him than initially planned by the HHS coaches. “He (Gearhart) went longer than anticipated,” Huntingdon coach George Zanic said, “and he really located very well. But that’s his game. He doesn’t throw very hard, but he hits his spots and he’s always been able to do that. It was a nice effort for this early in the season, and we’re pleased with that.” Gearhart was also helped by the Bearcat offense which took advantage of 12 walks and a fourrun fifth inning that built the Huntingdon seven-run lead that was never threatened. Huntingdon scored a single

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BELLEFONTE’S ZACH MUSSER gets the tag on Huntingdon’s Hudson Speck for the out. The Red Raiders lost to the Bearcats, 7-0. run in the first, two more in the second, and then got RBI hits from Gearhart, Brian McLaughlin and Hudson Speck in the decisive fifth inning to put the game away.

In all, Huntingdon got seven hits — including two by Chris Allerman — but it was the 12 free passes that hurt the Raiders (1-1) the most. “It so happens that they

(Huntingdon) were on it today,” Bellefonte coach Jeremy Rellinger said. “A little bit of a gutcheck game early in the season, you don’t want to lose like that, but you take it and come

right back to work the next day.” Bellefonte did put at least one runner on base in every inning but the fifth, but Gearhart managed to escaped unscathed every time. The Raiders’ best chance was in the sixth when Trent Fortney led off with a single and, after an out, advanced to second base after another single by Logan Mathieu. Gearhart, however, was able to get Adam Kuhn to ground out to first and Zach Musser to pop out to end the threat. Dan Kuyper then came in for Huntingdon in the seventh, and he finished off the game for HHS. “We knew we didn’t see their big horse (Mathieu) today,” Zanic said, “and they are a nice ball club. They have some good players over there, and we will see them again, that’s for sure. It’s always a battle with them, and we’ve built up a pretty good rivalry.” For Bellefonte, now 1-1 after the loss and a 10-0 victory over Philipsburg-Osceola, there will be little time to reflect on this game. In quick succession — just over a week — the Raiders will face off with Tyrone, Central, Jersey Shore, Bellwood-Antis and Bald Eagle Area. “We were there today, ready to go,” Rellinger said, “and the guys put in an effort. They’ll come right back tomorrow. We’re going to keep it positive.”

Spring brings baseball, softball, blue and white game Nobody asked me, but … ■ The high school baseball and softball teams are finally getting to play after some bad weather and bad fields postponed most of their early games. And it looks like it will be a very interesting season with all the county schools fielding competitive teams. I don’t know if we can ask for teams to get to the PIAA semifinals like Bald Eagle Area and PhilipsburgOsceola did in softball last season, but don’t be surprised if it happens. ■ Who could possibly not be happy that Pat Rothdeutsch the winter of 2014-15 covers high school finally seems to be sports for the over and warm-weathCentre County er sports are finally Gazette. Email getting into full swing? him at sports@ Well, maybe some centrecounty gazette.com. Philadelphia Phillies fans. Actually, maybe a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans. It’s generally accepted by writers who cover baseball that the Phillies will be among the worst teams in MLB this season. The reasons for this are well documented, and frankly difficult to argue with. The team has been aging and in decline for the past two seasons, and the front office was (not for lack of trying) strangely quiet in the off-season. No blockbuster trades. No big free-agent signings. Yet amid all the doom and gloom, the team did show some signs of life in the Grapefruit League. The Phils finished 1417-2 after beating the Pirates in the final two spring training games played at Citizens Bank Park. Rookie Odubel Herrera, a Rule 5 pickup, won the starting center field job with a very impressive spring — he led the team in almost every hitting category. He’s fast, he gets on base and he will have every chance to show what he can do in the regular season. Cole Hamels looked sharp in all his ap-

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pearances, and, trade rumors aside, he will lead a pitching staff that potentiallly has one of the best bullpens in the National League. Chase Utley had a solid spring, and Freddy Galvis will finally get his shot to play every day at short. Ryan Howard is slimmed down and motivated, and Cody Asche will try to add some power to the lineup and play third base. Some people are saying this team could lose 100 games for the first time since 1961. I don’t buy that, and, with a little good fortune, the Phils could be full of surprises. Besides, the NL East is not all that great. ■ The Pirates, on the other hand, are primed for another playoff run in 2015. Led by All-Stars Andrew McCutchen in center field and pitcher Francisco Liriano, the Pirates will be on a quest to finally overtake the Cardinals in the NL Central. After finishing second last year for the second year in a row, the team will again rely on solid starting pitching (with A.J. Burnett back) and an experienced, dangerous lineup that has only one new addition: Francisco Cervelli will now do the catching. Should be another fun season at PNC Park. ■ The Blue-White Game is coming up on Saturday, April 18, and the Nittany Lions are now just over half way through their spring practices. The news coming out of the Lasch Complex is almost all positive. Everyone, according to head coach James Franklin, is far ahead of where they were last year when Franklin and his staff were in their first year at the helm. Things to especially watch for at the BW game: who plays (and where) on the offensive lines; who will play, and how much, as backups to Christian Hackenberg and Akeel Lynch; the middle linebackers; punters and kickers; and the tight ends. Can’t wait to see the three red-shirted running backs. ■ Unlike almost all of the panic-ridden Eagles’ fans, I happen to know what Chip Kelly’s master plan is. Not. Actually, I don’t think he has a “master plan.” He’s doing what everybody says they do in the NFL draft: get the best play-

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SOFTBALL IS BACK and the Philipsburg-Osceola Lady Mounties, behind players like Maggie Peck, are again a force in Centre County. ers available who fit their particular system. It is a matter of concern for me, though, that some of the players Kelly is signing — like Sam Bradford and wide receiver Miles Austin — have long injury histories. You never hear anyone talk about Bradford without saying “when he’s healthy” in the same sentence. But the injury rate in the NFL is 100 percent, so everyone deals with them, and just because a player gets injured in 2014 doesn’t mean he’ll be injured in 2015. We hope. ■ New Jersey is talking about possibly separating the public and private school sports’ championships. Is that a discussion we should also be having in Pennsylvania? ■ Tiger Woods announced that he will be playing in the Masters next week. I think his chances of winning are close to zero. It’s almost impossible to take over two months off (after playing terribly) and come back sharp enough to win a tournament like that. I hope he makes the cut.

■ Congrats to the Duke Blue Devils and coach Mike Krzyzewski for winning the program’s fifth national basketball championship. There was talk about how Duke did not deserve to be a No. 1 seed when the brackets were announced, and now the Devils are the No. 1 team in the country. Just another example of how unpredictable (and fun) the tournament is. Some will say Duke lucked out when Kentucky lost, but I can’t agree with that. ■ Speaking about Kentucky … In a way, the Wildcats were victims of their own success. I hold with those who say that, going into the tournament, it is actually better to have lost a game or two. With a loss, a team knows that it’s not invincible; it knows that it can lose, and it knows how it can happen. Kentucky looked like it was better, talent-wise, than Wisconsin, but KU was not previously in a game when things did not go well for it down the stretch. Spring, Page 23

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Lady Mounties hope to follow up ‘tremendous year’ By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — A closer look at the 2015 Philipsburg-Osceola High School softball team: Head coach — Jim Gonder. 2014 record — 21-6, PIAA Class AA state semifinalist. Key losses — Tiffany Wagner and Haley Frank. Key returnees — Abby Showers (shortstop), Haylee Hayward (third base), McKenzie Burge (first base), Megan Bainey (centerfield), Maggie Peck (pitcher) and Chelsey Henry (pitcher). Outlook — The Philipsburg-Osceola softball team very nearly swept it all in 2014. The Lady Mounties climbed one step short of the AA softball championship game, losing to rival BEA in the semifinals before a standing-room-only crowd at the Penn State Softball Complex. Now it’s 2015 and P-O is starting all over again, but certainly not from scratch. There is a solid core of veteran players returning for coach Jim Gonder and his highly successful program. That core starts with shortstop Abby Showers. The versatile senior has seemingly been making plays so long for the Mounties that it’s hard to believe she’s still playing. But she is, and she’s back and ready to go for her final season in the blue and white. Third baseman Haylee Hayward and first baseman McKenzie Burge, two stal-

warts from the 2014 season, will fill the corners for P-O, while Maggie Peck will play second base when she’s not on the mound. One of the big losses from last season’s roster was catcher Haley Frank, who Gonder said had a “tremendous year” in 2014. Gonder will look to replace her from a trio of potential candidates: freshmen Cameron Frank and Kiley Paul and junior Courtney Watson, with Paul, according to Gonder, being the “leading candidate” right now. On the mound, the Mounties return both pitchers from last season, Peck and junior Chelsea Henry. Both saw extensive action and will be counted on heavily this season. Senior Megan Bainey will return in center field, with Jordan Bertothy, McKendz Kephart, Shawna Lumadue and Annie Kost (also a pitcher) in the other positions. “We have a lot of team speed,” Gonder said, “and we have some girls with some power, so that’s a good combination. Teams can’t really focus on one area. That’s a good problem to have. “We have some great kids returning, solid pitching and good hitting. They’ve played a lot of softball, so I feel good.” Circle these dates — The Lady Mouties will be tested immediately as they begin the new season. Among the highlights: at Clearfield (Monday, April 13); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Tuesday, April 21); at Penns Valley (Friday, April 24); vs. Bellefonte (Monday, April 27).

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THE PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL softball team returns seven letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are McKenzie Burge, Megan Bainey and Abby Showers. Back row, from left, are Annie Kost, Maggie Peck, Chelsey Henry and Haylee Hayward.

Lady Rams look to turn things around this season By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the Penns Valley Area High School softball team: Head coach — Don Lucas, 30th season. Assistant coaches — Jeff Wiest, Gregg Evans, Kasey Packer and Darin Hazel. 2014 record — 7-17. Key losses — Megan Houser, Courtney Ironside, Tangie Lyons, Niki Harbaugh and Ashley Struble. Returning letter winners — Kayleigh Jones, Cassidy Brown, Abby Thoms, Emma Kubalak, Cassidy Stover, Paige Myers, Harley Hess, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks, Mikenna Lyons and Mikaela Royer. Strengths — “We lost some seasoned experienced infielders,” explained coach Lucas. “But with the returning players, we have athletic gals who have the ability to move into the areas where we had players graduate and not miss a beat. “We are relatively young,” continued Lucas. “Two seniors, two juniors, 12 sophomores and four freshmen. We have more speed than I can recall in quite a few years. So that is always a good thing. The incoming players that are new to the program have been a pleasant surprise. I can see some of them being an immediate impact player for us. “We have several new players in Cassidy Corl, Alicia Houser, Kassidy Powell, Jessye Smith, Abby Martin, Paige Kerstetter, Reba Smith, Jordin Houtz and Dayna Brown that we will fit into our game plan,” said Lucas. Concerns — The weather. “We need to get on the field to give everyone a realistic look and feel how the game is played. We will go through the normal growing pains of a young team,” Lucas said. Outlook — “We play arguably in one of the toughest leagues in the state,” Lucas said of the Mountain League. “I like the idea of getting our feet wet right away. Even our

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THE PENNS VALLEY AREA HIGH SCHOOL softball team returns 10 letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Mikaela Royer, Paige Myers, Cassidy Stover, Harley Jo Hess and Mikenna Lyons. Back row, from left, are Emma Kubalak, Cassidy Brown, Kayleigh Jones, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks, and Abby Thoms. non-league games will be a challenge. Saying that, all our games prepare us for post season. We have three pitchers who are back after getting thrown into the fire last year. They all are seasoned and give us a good nucleus in the circle.” Circle these dates — When asked to pick out some key

games, Lucas declined. “Tough question,” Lucas said. “The county teams as always will be tough. But saying that, at the end of the day after playing these teams you know where you stand. I like where we are right now and am excited where I believe we will be.”

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Penns Valley boys’ track and ﬁeld looks for more By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2015 Penns Valley Area High School boys’ track and field squad: Head coach — Drew Welch, fourth season. Assistant coaches — Shawnee Heckman, J.D. Kubalak and Tyler Shawver. 2014 record — 6-1. Looking back — Gino Nicosia was the District 6 Champion and state qualifier in the 800-meter, as well as a Mountain League All-Star. The 4x800 meter relay, consisting of Jason Thoms, Adam Mothersbaugh, Nick Fuller and Andy Hankinson, were also Mountain League All-Stars. Key losses — Jason Thoms, Bryan Wasson, Liam Benfer, Haven Tucker and Ian Brown. Key returnees — Isaac Duvall, senior; Ryan Riegel, senior; Adam Mothersbaugh, senior; Nick Fuller, senior; Collin Egelhoff, senior; Gino Nicosia, senior; Dan Kozar, senior; Burton Peese, junior; Braden Stodart, sophomore.

Key newcomers — Ben Alexander, junior; Ethan Stroup, junior; Keith Griffith, junior; Takoda Bubb, sophomore; Sam Goodwin, freshman; Shannon Grenoble, freshman; Jeremiah Manning, freshman. Strengths — According to Welch, numbers are up. “With the support of our head football coach Martin Tobias, we have been able to work together to get more athletes out for the team. I believe the benefits the kids receive from participating in track and field will prove helpful to our football program as well,” Welch said. Outlook — Coming off a 6-1 campaign, Welch is again optimistic. “We will once again be aiming for the Mountain League team title with a wellrounded and talented group of athletes. We will once again have the strongest distance crew in the league with the crosscountry runners finishing their season with an awesome performance at Hershey. We have a strong group of newcomers and freshman that will help to fill gaps from our graduating class,” he said.

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THE PENNS VALLEY AREA HIGH SCHOOL boys’ track and field squad returns nine letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Burton Peese, Adam Mothersbaugh, Gino Nicosia and Braden Stodart. Back row, from left, are Isaac DuVall, Collin Egelhoff, Dan Kozer, Ryan Riegel and Nick Fuller.

Lady Rams’ track and ﬁeld has high hopes this year By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2015 Penns Valley Area High School girls’ track and field squad: Head coach — Lynda Federinko, fifth season. Assistant coaches — Kendyl Paolini, Shawnee Heckman and J.D. Kubalak. Last season record — 9-0, Mountain League Champi-

ons. Key losses — Anna Bair, Kaylee Corl, Nicole Bienert, Jenny Manning, Joanna Bierlein, Ayla Olsen-Zelman, Ada Brindel, Angelica Emel, Chelsea Emel, Emma Federinko and Rachel Long. Key returnees — Destiny Andrus, junior; Malarie Yoder, junior; Naomi Olsen-Zelman, junior; Kayla Bracken, senior; Marissa Hettinger, senior; Valerie Kubalak, senior; Alyssa Limbaugh, senior; Kylie Orndorf, senior; Kelsey

Sweitzer, sophomore; Maci Ilgen, sophomore; Natalie Hoffman, senior; Rebecca Bierly, sophomore; Mackenzie Wenrick, senior; and Haley Brown, senior. Key newcomers — Valerie Hosterman, junior; Abby Duvall, sophomore; Saige Corl, freshman; Sydney Riegel, freshman; Millena Dorman, freshman; Alexis Witherite, freshman; Maddie Fye, freshman; Lydia Hankinson, freshman; Peyton Homan, freshman; and Kassidy Powell, freshman. Strength — “With 13 returning letter winners we have experience in all events,” said Federinko. “The athletes have come to preseason eager to improve upon what they accomplished last year.” Outlook — According to Federinko, all signs point to another successful season. “The girls are looking forward to an exciting season,” she said. “Many of the athletes have been involved in the program since they were in seventh grade and are finding that their hard work is paying off.”

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THE PENNS VALLEY AREA HIGH SCHOOL girls’ track and field team returns 14 letter winners for the 2015 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Rebecca Bierly, Malorie Yoder, Destiny Andrus, Maci Ilgen, Kelsey Sweitzer, Naomi Olsen-Zelman and Haley Brown. Back row, from left, are Natalie Hoffman, Kayla Bracken, Valerie Kubalak, Kyle Orndorf, Marrissa Hettinger, Mackenzie Wenrick and Alyssa Limbaugh.

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Harper expects playoff run for State High By CHRIS MORELLI

Lions have a lot of talent on the roster. Concerns — Power. State High will have to manufacture runs to win games. Outlook — Although the Little Lions lost several key players to graduation, Harper is optimistic. “(We are) returning five letterwinners, including D6 First-Team All-Stars Corey Marfitt and Alyssa Shedlock and two-time Mid-Penn First-Team pitcher Jessica Henderson,” Harper said. Harper is excited and said that a run to the postseason is a definite possibility. “We’re looking to playing our best softball in May, and hopefully to contend for Mid-Penn and District 6 titles,” he said. “We’re a young but athletic team. Cumberland Valley and Mifflin County are the teams to beat in the Mid-Penn.” Circle these dates — vs. Mifflin County (Tuesday, April 14); at Central Mountain (Friday, April 17); at East Juniata Tournament (Saturday, April 25); vs. Carlisle (Friday, May 1).

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STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the State College Area High School softball team: Coach — Mike Harper, second season. Assistant coaches — Jim Schaper, Karen Murphy, Shawn Lelko, Steve Shedlock, Brian Myers, Gene Shields and Tom Henderson. 2014 record — 11-10. Key losses — Sarah Bastian, Laura Harris, Lexi Mattivi, Michaela Rittenhouse, Megan Robert, Sharayah Simco and Lauren Weiss. Returning letter winners — Seniors Brenna Adams, Jessica Henderson, Corey Marfitt, Karli Nolan and junior Alyssa Schedlock. Key newcomers — Abby Allen, Jennie Ewton, Andrea Myers, Jenna Peterson and Hannah Shields. Strengths — Depth. The Lady Little

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THE STATE COLLEGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL softball team has five letter winner back for the 2015 season. Pictured, from left, are Jessica Henderson, Corey Marfitt, Karli Nolan, Brenna Adams and Alyssa Shedlock.

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nine,” said Romig. Concerns — “Our biggest concern is to improving defensively,” Romig said. “We have a good defensive team but they need to prove themselves defensively.” Outlook — “With 10 seniors, we have a lot of experience and I think that experience will pay off in tight games,” Romig said. “If we can win the close one- or two-run games, we’ll be in good position at the end of the season.” Early season — “Our early season starts off with three inter-county rivalries — BEA, Bellefonte and Philipsburg-Osceola,” Romig said. Circle these dates — vs. Bellefonte (Thursday, April 16); at Bald Eagle Area (Friday, April 17); at Bellefonte (Monday, April 20); vs. St. Joe’s at Shaner Sports Complex (Friday, April 24).

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SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2015 Penns Valley Area High School baseball squad: Head coach — Chuck Romig, 14th season. Assistant coaches — Jon Bowersox, Mike Durn, Eric Weaver and Sam Snyder. 2014 record — 9-10. Key losses — Luke Weaver, Taylor Collison, Cameron Tobias, Anthony Montresor, Kevin Butts, Andrew Deardorff and David Fox. Returning letter winners — Colton Treaster, Davey Keller, Wyatt Sharp, Hunter Ilgen, Logan Marcum, L.J. Johnson and Ryan McElwee. Strengths — “Starting pitching, experience, pretty solid offensively one through

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THE PENNS VALLEY AREA HIGH SCHOOL baseball team returns seven letter winners this season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Colton Treaster, Logan Johnson and Ryan McElwee. Back row, from left, are Davey Keller, Logan Marcum, Wyatt Sharp and Hunter Ilgen.

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St. Joe’s gives baseball a shot By CLAY SAUERTIEG correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — A closer look at the 2015 St. Joe’s Catholic Academy baseball team: Coach — Troy Allen, first year. Assistant coach — Greg Herman. 2015 roster — Phil Fenstermacker (senior), Justin Beck (junior), Trevor Bulick (junior), Michael Forstmeier (junior), Taehan Choi (sophomore), Joe Johnston (sophomore), Dillon Roettger (sophomore), Nick Shearer (sophomore), Rocky Chirieleison (freshman), Bryce Herman (freshman) and Anthony Mobley (freshman). Strengths — Strong pitching. Starting lineup is deep with plenty of offensive weapons. Concerns — According to Allen, the team has to remain

injury-free. A team with a small roster cannot handle injuries. Outlook — Allen is hoping for the best. “(It’s) difficult to judge with a new program and team, but we’re expecting to surprise a lot of teams and have a winning record at the end of the year,” he said. Circle these dates — vs. Penns Valley at Shaner Sports Complex (Friday, TROY ALLEN April 24); vs. Bellwood-Antis at Shaner Sports Complex (Monday, April 27); vs. West Branch at Shaner Sports Complex (Friday, May 1).

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THE BELLEFONTE YOUTH BASKETBALL program recently wrapped up its season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Ty Kroell, Josh Weikel, Blair Eckley-Jones, Chris Palwoski, Devon Cox, Seth Chapman, Conner Grey and Shea Chapman. Back row, from left, are Mia Johnson, Coby Dorey, Derek Fravel, Logan Gettig, Bobby Marsh, Derek Lively, J.D. Besch, Nick Kreger and Gannon Brungard. Missing from photo: Harry Horner, Michael Henry, Logan Houser, Isaiah Nadolsky, Keifer Hamilton, Chris Forstmeier and Nolan Weaver.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The notion that Penn State basketball will forever be anchored to the bottom of the ocean of college basketball is not an uncommon opinion. Losing, and a lot of it, has its way of making people suspect that more losing is on the way. While this long-standing tradition of sorts has become the expected and, perhaps, for many years the accepted outcome, it doesn’t have to be. Just look at Wisconsin. To be sure, the Badgers are light years ahead of where Penn State stands right now. That much is obvious, but a look in the history books shows that Wisconsin basketball has not traveled down the winning road for long. For example, from 1953 through the 1988-89 season, the Badgers averaged well fewer than 9,000 fans per game, aside from two seasons sprinkled in the middle of that span. Sure, the Khol Center didn’t open until 1998 and the older venue held fewer people. However, the point remains. A building that wasn’t quite full in a town with enough people to do it, and a span of decades where losing seasons were the norm. Nearly three decades worth of losing year after year with the occasional exception from time to time. Sound familiar? The moment things changed for good is hard to pinpoint, but the winning and the Big Ten titles became the new normal when Bo Ryan rode into town in 2001. Aside from a few occasional flashes in the pan, Wisconsin was middle of the pack in its best years, bobbing up and down in the standings on a regular basis. The 90s proved to be a turning point for the Badgers prior to the Ryan era, but he created stability that has existed since. Ryan brought in his players, guys who weren’t always flashy, but were always fundamentally sound. They bought into a system, he bought into them and between the two they created one of the most consistent forces in college basketball. For Penn State, Wisconsin basketball is nothing more than proof that it is possible to take a losing program and turn it into a winner. It’s proof that winning in the Big Ten isn’t impossible to do, even as the program grows. One of Wisconsin’s first Big Ten titles under Ryan came the same year the Badgers stumbled out of the gate losing to all kinds of poor teams. The success was profound but it wasn’t without bumps in the road. How Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour uses the Wisconsin blueprint for her own needs and wants at the Jordan Center remains to be seen. So far, Barbour has said all of the right things to lead you to believe she’s serious about winning, but it’s not as though she wins over many fans by saying anything else. It’s entirely possible the Big Ten Network revenue stream that inflates the basketball program’s contribution to the athletic department’s pocketbook is good enough for her, but that doesn’t make for a good selling point. Spring, from page 19

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Playhouse opens 2015 season with ‘Drinking Habits’ HUNTINGDON — A bit of wine and some hysterical mistaken identity is what audiences can expect from “Drinking Habits,” opening at 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at The Playhouse at McConnellstown. This will be the first of five wildly funny shows that make up the 2015 theater season. Written by Tom Smith, “Drinking Habits” overflows with wine, laughs and “nun-sense.” At the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing convent, the nuns make grape juice from their vineyard to give to the poor. Sister Philamena and Sister Augusta have been working with groundskeeper George to make and sell wine under the nose of Mother Superior, who refers to the drink as “Satan’s hair tonic.” A letter from Rome announces that the convent may be forced to close. Since there are only three nuns in the order, Mother Superior is convinced that Rome plans to send a spy to monitor and report the convent’s actions. Coincidentally, the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing are expecting a new nun, Sister Mary Catherine, to join their order, and two reporters come snooping because they heard a small local winery has won a huge cash prize at a tasting contest. Journalists Paul and Sally suspect that the sisters have been secretly making wine. They go undercover as a nun and

priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent. Accusations, mistaken identities and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Deb Shank is Sister Philamena and Anita Burkhart plays Sister Augusta. Terry Ayers is groundskeeper George. Mother Superior is played by Bonnie Farmer. Devin Varner and Jennifer Powell are reporters Paul and Sally. Sister Mary Catherine is played by Meghan Whitesel and Father Chenille is Joe Krabill. Keith Sutton directs this production with assistance from Mary Garvey. The set design is by Don Dietz. Front of house production is by Molly Weaverling. Sound design is by Richard Brown, lighting is designed by Keith Sutton with technical production by Barbara Hughes, and Jeanne Nagurny is the costume designer. Evening performances of “Drinking Habits” will continue through Saturday, April 18. There are Sunday matinee shows at 2:30 p.m. on April 12 and April 19. For reservations, call (814) 627-0311. The Playhouse is located at 11680 Raystown Road in Huntingdon. For more information, visit www. littletheater.com.

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THE CAST OF the Playhouse at McConnellstown’s newest production includes, from left, Meghan Whitesel, Joe Krabill, Jennifer Powell, Anita Burkhart, Terry Ayers, Deb Shank and Devin Varner.

‘Saturday Night Live’ stars Curley’s art on display at Old to perform stand up at BJC Main Frame Shop and Gallery UNIVERSITY PARK — Vanessa Bayer and Kate McKinnon of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Bayer is best known for characters such as Rebecca Stern-Markowitz (of “J-pop America Fun Time Now”) and Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy. She also does celebrity impressions including Miley Cyrus, Kourtney Kardashian, Lady Gaga, VANESSA BAYER Molly Ringwald and Diane Keaton. During her college career, she worked as an intern for “Sesame Street” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” McKinnon is a cast member and voice actress. In 2014, she won the American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Ac-

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School of Music hosts jazz festival April 10-11 UNIVERSITY PARK — The 2015 Penn State Jazz Festival, hosted by the School of Music, will be held Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, in Esber Recital Hall. This year’s guest artists include John Fedchock on trombone, Jim Snidero on saxophone, Steve Rudolph on piano, and bassist Joshua Davis. They will be joined by faculty member Marko Marcinko on drums. Penn State’s jazz bands — Centre Dimensions, Inner Dimensions and Outer Dimensions — will also be featured during the two-day festival. The jazz studies program is coordinated by faculty member Dan Yoder. This event is organized by the Penn State chapter of the International Association for Jazz Education and financially sponsored by the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC). There are no tickets required to observe the masterclasses and adjudications.

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n Adjudications of middle and high school jazz bands throughout the day. n 7:30 p.m. — Final gala performance. John Fedchock has been a mainstay of the New York jazz scene for decades. The revered bandleader and master of the trombone has been wowing audiences and fellow musicians since his debut with the Woody Herman Orchestra in 1980. Today, his 16-piece John Fedchock New York Big Band and the

John Fedchock New York Sextet are staples on the international jazz festival circuit. In his 35-year career, the critically acclaimed trombone soloist has earned a Grammy nomination, released nearly two dozen recordings, and toured with T.S. Monk, Gerry Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band, Louie Bellson’s Big Band, the Bob Belden Ensemble, the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. Fedchock is also an arranger and composer. Jim Snidero studied saxophone at the State University of New York-Empire State and the University of North Texas before moving to New York City in 1981. After touring with Jack McDuff from 1981 to 1982, he joined Toshiko Akiyoshi’s Jazz Orchestra in 1983 in New York, and performed with the group for 20 years. He also played in Frank Sinatra’s band from 1991 to 1995 and Eddie Palmieri’s band beginning in 1994. Snidero also has performed with the Frank Wess Sextet and the Mingus Big Band. In 1984 he formed his own quintet. He has been awarded two National Endowment for the Arts grants. He is an adjunct instructor in the jazz and contemporary music program at the New School University, and was a visiting professor at Indiana University and Princeton University. He has written three 11-volume series of jazz etude books and has produced courses in jazz improvisation and performance for The Jazz Conception Company. Steve Rudolph has had an inspiring career in his 40 years of professional music making. The winner of the Jazziz Magazine Piano Competition at the Seven Springs Jazz Festival in 2000, he was also awarded two

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THE CENTRE DIMENSIONS Jazz Ensemble will be part of the 2015 Penn State Jazz Festival, which will be held in Esber Recital Hall. Jazz Composition Fellowships by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. With 11 acclaimed CDs as a leader, he has served as producer, arranger and performer on many recordings including CDs with Johnny Coles, Bill Goodwin, Ali Ryerson, Matt Wilson and Vinny Valentino. His vast experience encompasses concert performances with many jazz masters including Louie Bellson, Clark Terry, Terry Gibbs, Rufus Reid, Buddy Tate, Al Grey, the Mills Brothers, and Cal Collins. Rudolph is currently a Yamaha Keyboard Artist and is in demand as a clinician and performer.

Born in Evansville, Ind., he studied trumpet and composition under scholarship at Butler University. He switched his main instrumental focus to the piano at age 22 and was hired by Buddy Morrow to perform with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1977. Since moving to Harrisburg, he has been largely responsible for the growth and development of the thriving jazz scene in the area. His devotion to the art of jazz inspired him to found the Central PA Friends of Jazz, now in its 33rd successful season. Joshua Davis is director of jazz studies at Susquehanna University.

He was previously the director of jazz studies at Towson University and served on the faculties of Berklee College of Music in Boston and the University of Maine at Augusta. In addition, he has taught numerous clinics, at many skill levels, in the United States and Japan. Davis’ feature recording as an arranger and leader, “Squashua,” showcases Take Toriyama, Tim Miller and Vardan Ovsepian interpreting Romantic Era symphonies and the music of Sting. Recent releases include Tim Miller’s Trio II and Vardan Ovsepian’s Aragast on Fresh Sound Records.

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.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 — “Jazz Riffs: Breaking Boundaries and Crossing Borders,” will be on display through Sunday, April 12, in the Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library, on the campus of Penn State. Exhibit — “Hidden Mother,” curated by Laura Larson, will be on display through Sunday, April 26, at the Palmer Museum

of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Several parts of the exhibition will be shown Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Call (814) 865-7672 or visit www.palmer museum.psu.edu. Exhibit — “Cartoon Art: Drawing on Imagination” will be on display through Sunday, April 26, at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of photographs by Michele Randall will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Sieg Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Exhibit — An exhibit of paintings by Anne Kenyon and Theresa Crowley Spitler will be on display through Sunday, April 26, in the Tea Room Gallery of the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St, Bellefonte. Museum hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.bellefontemuseum. org. 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.

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ness will be hosting a Career Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon at all three school locations. Explore various associate degree options. For more information, call Joan Andrews at (814) 234-7755 or visit www.southhills. edu to register. 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. Seminar — Research Unplugged will present “Is Satire Saving Our Nation? Mockery and American Politics,” with Sophia McClennen, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Book Club — Join the “Elementary Explorers” book club from 3 to 5 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Discover new interests, play with science, race BeeBots, design an art box, master a Lego challenge and more. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Embroidery Club — An embroidery club will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 through Entrance E at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Amy

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Developmental Screenings — Certified therapists will administer free developmental screenings and evaluations for newborns to children age 5, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Skills in five major areas will be evaluated: motor, social, cognitive, language and adaptive. For more information, call (814) 235-7818 or visit www.schlowlibrary.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. Exhibit — “Spring Elation,” an exhibit sponsored by FacciaLuna Pizzeria featuring original artwork by several artists, will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Strett Gallery, 123 Fraser St., State College. Danny Brumbaugh will be performing from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/281004462023782/.

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Sale — Centre Hall Lions Club will host a yard, soup and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Benefits will go to the Generations Decking Cancer team of Relay for Life. For more information, call Wanda Hockenberry at (814) 364-9515. Children’s Activity — The Penn State Thespians will present “The Magic School Bus” at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, at Schlow What’s Happening, Page 27

April 9-15, 2015 What’s Happening, from page 26 Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary. org. Activity — A chess club for all ages will meet to do arts and crafts and play games from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www.schlow library.org. Dinner — Allensville Volunteer Fire Company will host a turkey supper from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Allensville Community Hall, 50 Kishacoquillas St., Belleville. Dinner — New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will be hosting a pork loin dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. Dinner — The American Legion Post 245 will host a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1950 Pine Hall Road, State College. For more information, call (814) 237- 6880. 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, APRIL 12

Breakfast — Good Shepherd Catholic Church will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 867 Gray Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. For more information, call (814) 321-4163. Performance — New York City’s Theatreworks USA will perform “The Lightning Thief” at 2 p.m. at the Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. For ticket information, call (814) 863-0255 or visit www. cpa.psu.edu. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host the ninth annual Earth Day Birthday event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, call Centre Region Parks and Recreation at (814) 231-3071, contact Molly Hetrick at mhetrick@crcog.net or visit www.crpr.org. Support Group — Mount Nittany Health will host an ostomy support group from 2 to 3 p.m. in the conference rooms through Entrance E, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Family members and friends are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Education and information will be provided. Call Judy Faux at (814) 234-6195.

The Centre County Gazette Performance — Penn State faculty member Max Zorin, violinist, and Nadav Lev, guitarist, will perform at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College. The program will include works by Spanish and Latin composers. For more information, call (814)237-7605 or visit www.uufcc.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 13

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. Workshop — A free knitting workshop will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Friendship Community Library, 127 Main St., Beech Creek. For more information, call (570) 962-2048. 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. Event — The Small Business Development Center at Penn State will host “The First Step of Starting a Business,” co-sponsored by The Learning Factory, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the ITS Building, University Park. For more information, visit www. sbdc.psu.edu/seminars/. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

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. Workshop — “Crafting Your Story Workshop and Healing Gathering,” led by Nancy Donoval and funded by UPAC, will take place in the afternoon at the Pas-

querilla Spiritual Center, State College. A healing gathering will take place in the evening. For more information, visit www. nancydonoval.com. Classes — The Bellefonte Faith Centre and Penn State Nutrition Links will be hosting nutrition and cooking classes from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bellefonte Food Bank, 131 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-4897. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@ comcast.net. 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. Performance — The string quartet Brooklyn Rider will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Schwab Auditorium, 102 Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. For ticket information, call (814) 863-0255 or visit www. cpa.psu.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

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. Lecture — Mount Nittany Health will host “Healthy Aging Lecture Series: Voices of Experience” at 10:30 a.m. at Juniper Village at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Breakfast will take place at 9 a.m. To reserve a seat, call (814) 865-4776 or contact psuhealthyaging@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks

Page 27 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. 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. Event — The Centre County Penn State Visitor Center will host a reading and signing by author Lisa Harris at 6:30 p.m. at 800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ lisaharriswriter. Event — “Hear Me Out: Real Life Stories of Hearing Loss” will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call (814) 2346727. 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. Performance — “Saturday Night Live” cast members Vanessa Bayer and Kate McKinnon, with special guest Streeter Seidell, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, 127 Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. For ticket information, call (814) 745-3000 or visit www. ticketmaster.com. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Chamber of Business and Industry announces new hires STATE COLLEGE — In an effort to strengthen its multi-faceted economic development mission and provide the best possible service to its valued membership, the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County announced two new additions to its staff. Jennifer Myers will assume the role of vice president of economic development. She will focus on building private sector strength in the local economy. In addition to assisting local companies in growth opportunities, she will actively seek JENNIFER MYERS out opportunities that can bring new jobs and wealth to Centre County. Myers has a strong sales background, joining the chamber following a more than

14-year career at Abbott Laboratories, where she most recently served as acute care specialist. She also previously served as health care account executive for Sysco Food Services and as Sales Manager for Concord Hospitality Group. Myers received her bachelor’s degree in hotel and institutional management from Penn State University. CBICC staff member Mary Resides will continue serving as CBICC economic development coordinator. Nicole L. Smith was hired as vice president of corporate support/membership. In her role, Smith will manage overall day-to-day CBICC office operations, including various duties related to NICOLE L. SMITH the CBICC board of

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directors, as well as member relations. Prior to joining the chamber, Nicole served as executive assistant for the Enterprise Program Management Office, Office of Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. Smith was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2005, where she served as executive assistant for the National Naval Medical Center. She received her master’s degreen in organizational sciences/ human resource management from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and an MBA in health care administration from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and a Bachelor of Science degree in communicative disorders from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. CBICC staff member Lisa Bartges will continue serving as events and membership coordinator. In addition to Myers’ and Smith’s hiring, CBICC Communications Director

Penn State SBDC to hold pre-business planning seminars STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State Small Business Development Center has scheduled pre-business planning seminars for the remainder of 2015. The seminars are for people who are interested in opening and operating their own businesses. The schedule is listed on the website at www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminars. Some of the upcoming dates include: n Tuesday, April 13, 6-7:30 p.m. on the Penn State campus, 112 Walker Building n Tuesday, May 12, 9 a.m.-noon, 200 Innovation Blvd., Room 243 n Tuesday, June 2, 9 a.m.-noon, 200 In-

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RAYMOND’S TIRE DISTRIBUTOR INC., of Pleasant Gap, is celebrating its 25th year in business. Representatives from Cooper Tire recently presented the owners and employees with a congratulatory plaque recognizing their 25 years as Cooper Tire dealers. Raymond’s Tire is a familyowned and operated full-service auto repair facility. Pictured, from left, are Angel Tressler, Ronald L. Raymond, Ronald J. Raymond, Earl Cox and Matt Griffin, Cooper Tire territory manager.

DEED TRANSFERS

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

College, $177,500. State College Properties LLC to 1031 State College Properties LP, 121 Garver Place, State College, $1,000,000. W2007 Equity Inns Realty LLC to ARC Hospitality Portfolio I. Owner LLC, 1101 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1,2471,935.

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Paul W. Kloss and Lou Ann Kloss to Andrew H. Chang, 680 Tanager Drive, State College, $360,000. Terence N. O’Heron and Carolyn S. O’Heron to Bin Gu and Biqin Xie, 2275 Charleston Drive, State College, $379,900. Amelia Romaniec to Amelia Romaniec Funded Revocable Trust and Amelia Romaniec trustee, 190 E. Chestnut St., Pine Grove Mills, $1. Elaine M. Witter to Mark T. Lachendro and Jennifer G. Lachendro, 685 Berkshire Drive, State College, $338,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Barry A. Auman to Sheila A. Auman, 1779 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Brandi J. Chronister and Brandi J. Bartley to Brandi J. Bartley and Kerry J. Bartley, 615 Pine Alley, Bellefonte, $1. Daniel P. Cramer and Lori L. Cramer to Leonard C. Korman and Leanne G. Vance, 205 Sayers Road, Bellefonte, $194,000. Timothy R. Gates by agent and Maxine C. Gates to Maxine C. Gates, 133 Bomboy Road, Howard, $1. Edward R. Houser Jr. estate and Beth A. Newman executrix to Jennifer A. Bird and Ryan Newman, 820 S. Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte, $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Ryan J. Becker, Kevin J. Becker and Jason Szotak to Danny C. Saville, 315 Bottorf Drive, State College, $157,900. R. Riggs Griffith V and Gloria W. Griffith to Cynthia K. Reeder and Steven P. Kamen, 116 Abbott Lane, Rebersburg, $445,000. Ryan T. Ohlson and Melinda R. Ohlson to John R. Apperson Jr., 124 Oakmont Road, State College, $262,000. Vivian Phan and Henry Pham to Kenneth C. Kane and Ann M. Kane, 131 Lincoln Ave., State

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GREGG TOWNSHIP

Asher Lucas Group LLC to Christopher A. Witter and Cindy A. Witter, 127 Heckman Cemetery Road, Spring Mills, $47,900.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Lisa M. Brown and Richard L. Brown II to Raelene L. Mellott and Steven V. Mellott Jr., 2874 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $68,000. Francis John McVay and Joan Ann McVay to Patrick J. Hillard, 485 Sawmill Road, Port Matilda, $178,000. Morgan C. Shope and Randall Shope to Morgan C. Shope, 1765 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1. Judi L. Weissinger, Judi Weissinger, Seth Hartman and Seth S. Hartman to Judi Weissinger Family Trust and Judi Weissinger trustee, 176

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Lesley Kistner was named vice president of communications/ marketing. Prior to joining the CBICC in December 2013, Kistner served as communications director for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry in Harrisburg for more than LESLEY KISTNER 10 years. Prior to that, she was a managing editor in the Democratic Communications Office of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The staff additions are part of continued efforts to better position the chamber for the future, said CBICC president Vern Squire, particularly as it works with its Centre County Economic Development Partnership investors and its supportive and engaged membership.

novation Blvd., Room 221 n Tuesday, July 7, 9 a.m.-noon, 200 Innovation Blvd., Room 243 n Tuesday, August 4, 9 a.m.-noon, 200 Innovation Blvd., Room 243 Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, record keeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations/taxes and financing. These low-cost seminars have a $20 fee. Registration is required for the seminar 48 hours prior to its scheduled date. For more information, visit www.sbdc.psu. edu/seminars or call the Penn State SBDC at (814) 863-4293.

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Betty M. Mark by attorney and Betty Maureen Mark by attorney to Charles A. Farrell and Constance B. Farrell, 331 Oakwood Ave., State College, $146,825.50. R. Kevin Murray by agent and Pamela A. Murray by agent to R. Kevin Murray and Pamela A. Murray, 603 Windfield Court, Port Matilda, $1.

Doe Drive, Port Matilda, $1.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Steven D. Mesko and Stefanie C. Mesko to Emil L. Cunningham and Tiffany A. Cunningham, 220 Mary Elizabeth St., Boalsburg, $209,475. Joan Nessler to Deirdri A. Fishel, 308 Shrineview Ave., Boalsburg, $230,000. Rockey Ridge Partnership to Christopher S. Heinz and Colette J. Heinz, 1066 Rockey Ridge Road, Boalsburg, $479,000.

PENN TOWNSHIP

Joseph H. Hicks and Sharon R. Hicks to Brett D. Aurand and Michelle S. Aurand, Phoenix Lane, Spring Mills, $51,500.

Lauren L. Skibiel and Jon Robb to Margaret L. Geyer, 252 Yeager Hollow Road, Julian, $1. Robert J. Martin and Nancy R. Martin to Nancy R. Martin, 1829 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $1.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

BRCL LLC by sheriff, Moshannon Valley Super Bowl LLC by sheriff, Andrew L. Coleman by sheriff and James A. Burns by sheriff to SA Challenger Inc., 141 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, $20,109.63. Elizabeth Eshley Erb, Elizabeth Erb-Amolsch, Christian S. Amolsch, Michael Montoro, Paula Ann Montoro, Vincent Montoro and Mary Susan Montoro to Thomas Davis IV and Patricia AndresSanmartin, 3592 Black Moshannon Road, Philipsburg, $137,000. Gary S. Malasky to Gary S. Malasky, 2374 Port Matilda Highway, Philipsburg, $1. Ely Mantz and Kimberly D. Mantz to Gary S. Malasky, 2374 Port Matilda Highway, Philipsburg, $750.

OUT OF COUNTY

NationsBank to Elizabeth Eshley Erb, 3405 Charleston St., Annandale, $10.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Gian C. Duffy to Gian C. Duffy and Susan Duffy, 114 Seymore Ave., State College, $1. Gray’s Woods to R. Kevin Murray and Pamela A. Murray, 603 Windfield Court, Port Matilda, $90,000. Gregory A. Griffith, Patricia Griffith and Ryan G. Griffith to SCE Enterprises LLC, 103 Fernwood Court, State College, $170,000.

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Evelyn I. Bradley to Patrick R. Booz and Ingrid Booz-Morejohn, 130 E. Lytle St., State College, $202,000. Marc A. Curcillo, Diane L. Slifer and Diane L. Slifer-Curcillo to Marc A. Curcillo and Diane L. Slifer-Curcillo, 200 Highland Ave., #602, State College, $1. Luisa A. Enriquez to Melinda L. Stuck and Michael M. Stuck, 810 Stratford Drive, State College, $134,000. Dorothy M. Sheerin estate and Suzanne M. Colvin executrix to Daniel P. Satalia and Matthew J. Satalia, 742 Walnut Spring Lane, State College, $1.

UNIONVILLE BOROUGH

Richard R. Johnson by sheriff and Lou Ann Johnson by sheriff to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and U.S. Bank, 121 Mulberry St., Unionville, $5,203.76.

WORTH TOWNSHIP

D. Jeffrey Spackman and Katherine S. Spackman to D. Jeffrey Spackman, Chad W. Spackman, Katherine S. Spackman, Beth A. Spackman, Dayton J. Spackman, Abbie E. Spackman, Eli J. Spackman and Rountop Farms Joint Venture #3, 7447 S. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Thomas William Welling and Jean Brownlee Welling to Nathanial M. Glunt, 109 S. High St., Port Matilda, $134,900.

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l VERY SPACIOUSl 1 Bedroom Apt. In State College $1200.00 This one bedroom Apartment is situated near the university. It contains large open plan living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows flooding the room with plenty of natural light. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes with automatic lights when you open the wardrobe doors,with fully fitted kitchen including electric oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer. large double bedroom with built in wardrobes with automatic lights when you open the wardrobe doors. There is a stylish bathroom with white suite and shower and a large storage room. 710 S. Atherton Street, State College 16801 Phone: (415) 689â&#x20AC;&#x2018;8611

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

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

Houses For Rent

Spacious 4 BR,2 1/2 bath Colonial in Park Forest. Available immediately. $1300/month plus utilities. Perfect for professional couple. (610) 469â&#x20AC;&#x2018;9094

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Townhouses For Rent

3 BR Townhouse For Rent In August 3BR, 1 1/2 Bath Townhouse. Includes washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, disposal. 3 miles from campus. CATA accessible. 3 (2 covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) off road parking spaces. $1200/month. Avail. Aug. 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;342â&#x20AC;&#x2018;6611 or 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;577â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2328 after 5. 519 Marjorie Mae St. State College 16803 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;577â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2328

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

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

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Special Services

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Spring Cleanup, Landscape, Lawnmowing, Mulch, Brush Remocal, Driveway Sealing, Deck Staining, Painting, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Flooring PA104644

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, letterheads, business cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsletters, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL Call: 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2024

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Clothing

2015 BRAND NEW Prom Dress $170.00 Brand new, never been worn prom or wedding dress (still has tag). Classic Scoop neck in champagne with beads and rhinestones.The bottom of the dress is made from tulle and comes with a built in slip. Size 8 or Size 10. Original price of $575. (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0154

Fuel & Firewood

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

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VERA BRADLEY 17 $35.00 / Offer REDUCED! Brand New Vera Bradley blue & white 17â&#x20AC;? laptop carry case with handle and shoulder strap. Does not fit Dell 17.3â&#x20AC;? Laptop. See photo. Can be picked up at PSU IST. (814) 558â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2200

MENS Woolrich extra large winter jacket, dark green with dark blue lining, has zipper & velcro, 10 years old but in very good condition, $15; please text (814) 571â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4549, prefer texts or call (814) 353â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0760

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

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LAWN SERVICES For new or routine lawn care give me a call for a free estimate... 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;360â&#x20AC;&#x2018;9402 Cheap rates! Reliable and Dependable! Commercial and Residential! Fully Insured! Serving State College, Boalsburg, Bellefonte and the Surrounding Areas. (814) 360â&#x20AC;&#x2018;9402

CLINICAL NUTRITION COORDINATOR Due to recent career advancement for our current Clinical Nutrition Coordinator Centre Crest Nursing Home is currently seeking an energetic, fast paced learner for a Full-time Clinical Nutrition Coordinator. Competitive wages, excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, along with a 403B offered. Paid holidays along with vacation, sick and personal time. Must have a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Dietetic/Food Service and certified as a Registered, Licensed Dietitian or Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in a Nutrition Related Field. For more information and to complete an application, visit our website at www.centrecrest.org or call 814-355-6777 for more information.

OAK â&#x20AC;&#x2018;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; GlASS TABLES $100.00 Very nice beveled smoked glass tops solid oak frames. Cofâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; fee table 42â&#x20AC;?x42â&#x20AC;?x16.5â&#x20AC;? $50.00. End table 30x 30x 20.5 $35.00. End table 30x25.5x20.5 $30.00. All three $100.00. Spring Mills pick up. (814) 558â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2200

SUPER SINGLE waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; bed mattress, still in the package. $20. Call (814) 692â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7581 if no answer leave message.

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Pets & Supplies For Sale

Fuel & Firewood

FIREWOOD Oak/ Split $140.00 / Offer Local split ALL Oak Firewood available for selfâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;pickup or delivery. $140 per chord for selfâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;pickup and delivery is negotiable in the local Philipsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;Osceola Area. Available in other quantities. 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;553â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7172 call or txt

Sports Equipment For Sale

Two 17ft. Canoes. One a Coleman Ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;X. One aluminum. Both in great shape. $375 each. (814) 355â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0556

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Miscellaneous For Sale

AIR Conditioner: 10,000 BTU, good condition. $50. (814) 359â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4202

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

Centre Region Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for: â&#x20AC;˘ Seasonal Park Caretakers (Apr.-Oct.)

â&#x20AC;˘ Softball Tournament Staff (May-Aug.)

â&#x20AC;˘ Other summer positions (May-Aug.)

Pay depends on qualifications & job responsibilities.

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

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100% ALPACA YARN All natural colors. Some barberpole tweeds. $25/skein 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0231

GEOTEK ELECTROBRAID Livestock Fencing $1,000 / Offer Enough mule corners, poles and electrobraid to fence in 3â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4 acres with four lines. (814) 880â&#x20AC;&#x2018;0231

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Garage Sales

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

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Musical & Stereo Equipment For Sale

PIANO full keyboard, Story & Clark. Good cond. Moving/need to sell. Previously owned by church. $300 obo. (814) 359â&#x20AC;&#x2018;4202 Call & leave message.

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WANTED Musical Instruments Wanted to buy, musical instruments in any condition. Mainly brass and woodwind instruments but would consider string instruments. Sorry no interest in guitars or drum equipment. Call / Text 610â&#x20AC;&#x2018;588â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1884. 1980 Fairwood Lane State College 16803

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Parts & Accessories For Sale

JEEP WRANGLER COVER â&#x20AC;&#x2018; $60.00 Cover for Jeep Wrangler. New, never used. Bought for 1997 Jeep, but will fit some other models. Includes storage bag. $60. NO EMAILS, CALLS ONLY 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;237â&#x20AC;&#x2018;2024.

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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! 814â&#x20AC;&#x2018;441â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7704

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 Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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