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County working to prevent overdoses By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — In 2014, there were 2,497 drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania, and, although the numbers are not in for 2015 or 2016, local officials said they can guarantee the numbers will be larger once those reports come out. In Centre County, the number of overdose deaths caused by abuse of prescription medication has doubled, and heroin overdose numbers have tripled. The county has had enough, and thanks to a push from Centre County Commissioner Steve Dershem and a dozen other local organizations, work has begun to create a Centre County Coalition Against Overdoses. On May 17 in Bellefonte, the Centre County board of commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding for this coalition, which seeks to eliminate substance abuse, drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths in the county. “It’s getting to epidemic proportions,” said Gene Laurie, director of criminal justice planning in Centre County. “Pennsylvania ranked ninth highest in the country
in overdose deaths last year. In fact, 18.9 deaths per every 100,000 in Pennsylvania are because of drug overdoses. It’s a big problem that needs to be fixed, and its going to to take several organizations all working together to make a significant change in what’s occurring in the community.” Although the coalition is still in its infant stages, Laurie is working with law enforcement officials, members of the EMS community, health care providers and drug treatment organizations, bringing all the groups together in an attempt to curb the problem. “And, we’re going to need to reach beyond those groups,” he said. “We want to bring as many from the community in on this as possible. It’s a community problem, and it’s a community problem that’s only growing. If we don’t start taking steps now, we’re going to see these kinds of deaths continue to rise.” He said the coalition will soon reach out to the faith and business communities, the school districts and even people who have had life experiences with drug overdoses. “To make a difference we have to be
proactive, and that’s what the partners in this coalition will be,” he said. Laurie said the group will continue to seek members and will report to the commissioners its progress. In other business, the commissioners: ■ Proclaimed May 2016 as Clean Water Counts Month in Centre County. ■ Approved a memorandum of understanding between the county and Cambria County to house youthful offenders between the ages of 15 and 18 who are criminally charged and adjudicated as adult offenders. The rate is $85 per day per inmate. ■ Approved a contract between the county and Schaedler/Yesco to upgrade the hardware/software of the current security system. The contract total is $184,710 until the work is completed. ■ Approved the purchase of a 2016 Ford Transit van from Tri-Star Ford of Tyrone to replace the current sheriff prisoner transport van. The total cost is $36,999. ■ Approved a three-year service agreement between the county and Voiance Language Services LLC to provide overthe-phone interpretation services when the public safety telecommunicators need
the services. This service will be billed monthly at 75 cents a minute when the service is being utilized. ■ Placed a contract addendum between the county and the ARC of Centre County on the consent agenda for vote next week. This addendum will allow for money to provide mental health community employment services in the amount of $6,000. This increases the contract maximum amount from $136,363 to $142,363. ■ Placed a memorandum of understanding on the consent agenda for the final land development plan for the Pennsylvania State Police, Rockview Barracks, to be located in Benner Township in the Benner Commerce Park. This memorandum will be used to satisfy the requirements specified in the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code Act 247. ■ Placed a memorandum of understanding on the consent agenda for the final land development plan for the Jersey Shore State Bank, to be located in Potter Township. This memorandum will be used to satisfy the requirements specified in the PA Municipalities Planning Code Act 247.
Port a familiar face in Bellefonte By JODI MORELLI
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BELLEFONTE — Almost any day of the week or any time of the day, Joan Port, of Bellefonte, can be found at her family’s business, providing customers with whatever they might need or lending a helping hand with whatever needs to be done. Port, 77, is a familiar face at Port’s Sports Emporium, a Bellefonte sporting
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goods institution for more than 30 years. She has been active in the business since it first started in 1966 as a body shop. She continued to be just as involved as the store developed into a well-known sporting goods business in 1986. “We started as a body shop and just kept adding stuff. We all are part of it. It’s a family-run business,” Port said. Port, Page 6
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RIO BOUND: Former Penn State wrestler Frank Molinaro is headed to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Molinaro’s road to the Olympics was riddled with peaks and valleys By ANDY ELDER Special to the Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — For Frank Molinaro, May 11 and Mountain View Country Club will be forever linked to his Olympic wrestling memories. That was the day and the place Molinaro, the 27-year-old Penn State assistant wrestling coach, found out that his rollercoaster ride to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic games had just crested another summit. Molinaro had more ups and downs in a Police Blotter .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 9
month’s time than most athletes can cram into a lifetime. He won the Olympic Trials at 65 kilograms/143 pounds on April 10 as the No. 9 seed. But because the United States hadn’t qualified that weight for the Olympics, Molinaro had to place in the top three at a tournament in Mongolia on April 24 or in the top two at tournament in Turkey on May 8. He went 1-1 in Mongolia, but bounced Molinaro, Page 6
Health & Wellness .......... 10 Education ....................... 11
Community ............... 12-17 Summer Planner ....... 18-23
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FAMILY FIRST: Bellefonte’s Joan Port has always put her family first. Pictured, from left, are Tim Port, Russ Port, Roger Port, Joan and Fuzz Port. Sports ......................... 24-30 Around & In Town .... 31-33
What’s Happening ......... 34 Puzzles ............................ 35
Business .......................... 38 Deeds .............................. 39
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PLANT THERAPY: Residents at Centre Crest benefit from its garden club program. The Gazette’s Avid Gardener, Lora Gauss, takes a closer look at the program, which is changing lives. Page 16 END OF THE ROAD: The Penn State softball team won a game as it hosted the Big Ten Tournament, but the Nittany Lions couldn’t get past powerful Michigan in a 6-1 defeat. Page 24
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Police reported a 29-year-old man was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop along Interstate 99 in Benner Township at 5:26 p.m. April 23. ❑❑❑ A Centre Hall man reported to police someone removed a black 2000 BMW 528i from his Carriage Lane, Potter Township residence sometime between April 27 and May 5. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A 31-year-old man was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop along I-99 in Spring Township at 9:27 a.m. April 28. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 24-year-old inmate at SCI Benner Township was found to be in possession of three homemade weapons during a cell search at 5 p.m. May 7. Police said the weapons were located in a sock in a laundry bag. Charges were filed. ❑❑❑ On May 9, during a cell check at SCI Benner Township, authorities located a homemade weapon in the cell of a 44-yearold inmate. Charges will be filed. ❑❑❑ A 28-year-old Coburn woman reported to police someone attempted to break into her Penns Creek Road, Penn Township, home sometime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 12. Police said the front storm door screen was removed in an attempt to gain entry into the residence. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to Penns Valley Pike in Hanes Township at 9:30 p.m. May 15 to investigate a hit-and-run crash. Police said someone driving a darkcolored Mercedes-Benz, left the roadway and struck a parked 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which, in turn, was pushed into a parked 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Various pieces of the suspect’s vehicle were left at the scene, including a grill section and mirror. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police. ❑❑❑ Police reported an investigation is ongoing concerning possession of drug paraphernalia by a 24-year-old Bellefonte man in Governor’s Park in Bellefonte Borough at 4:57 a.m. May 17. ❑❑❑ A 32-year-old Lock Haven man was taken into custody on charges of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop along state Route 150, near Howard Divide Road, Howard Township, at 1:16 a.m. May 17.
Authorities were dispatched to an underage drinking party at a residence on Houtz Lane, Halfmoon Townhip, at 10:15 p.m. April 23. A small amount of marijuana and a glass pipe were discovered and police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 28-year-old woman was found to be in possession of several controlled substances and paraphernalia at a residence along Sunny Side Hollow Road, Worth Township, at 10:50 a.m. April 28. The investigation is ongoing. ❑❑❑ Harassment charges were filed against a 34-year-old man after he became involved in a physical altercation with a 32-year-old woman at an Ernestville Road, Rush Township, residence at 2 a.m. May 2. ❑❑❑ Police reported investigating an incident of harassment at Lykens Market in Port Matilda at 11:30 a.m. Police said a verbal argument turned physical when a 63-year-old man pushed a 62-year-old man. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Lochlomond Road, Rush Township, on May 5 to investigate a report of criminal mischief. Police said a piece of plywood was pushed into a storage shed utilized by the PhilipsburgOsceola High School band. The piece of plywood was damaged and had to be replaced. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A 64-year-old Osceola Mills man reported to police someone stole two gray satellite dishes from a wooden post at a camp along Black Moshannon Road, Rush Township, sometime between 5 p.m. May 8 and 1 p.m. May 11. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a singlevehicle crash that occurred at 10:13 a.m. May 10 along the Tyrone Pike in Rush Township. Police said Marian Stahlman, of Coalport, was southbound when she failed to negotiate a right turn onto Phoenix Road. As a result, her 2008 Hyundai Tucson struck a stop sign and an embankment. Police said she was cited for not driving on roadways laned for traffic. ❑❑❑ A 37-year-old man reported to police someone entered his South Front Street, Philipsburg, residence sometime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. May 13 and removed an X-Box 360 and various prescription medication. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at (814) 342-3370.
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Summer Slam Tournament will benefit Bob Perks Fund By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — There’s a new tourney in town. The Bob Perks Fund will host its first-ever Summer Slam 3v3 Basketball Tournament. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 4, at the State College YMCA, 677 W. Whitehall Road in State College. According to Doreen Perks, the Summer Slam is an event unlike any other in Centre County. “It’s our first-ever basketball tournament,” Perks said. “It’s open to boys, girls, men, women … pretty much anyone of any age. We just want to get everyone out to have some fun, play some basketball and raise some money.” The tournament will be a one-day event and teams consist of four players. However, only three play at a time. The age groups are: 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under, over 18 competitive and over 18 recreational.
The response has been good, but not great, according to Perks. She said that she’s hopeful that Summer Slam will grow as time goes by. She cited Hoops Fest in Tyrone as a reason to believe it will be a success. “The first time they did it, 16 years ago, they had 11 teams. We just want to put it out there, let people have fun and I’m sure this will grow and grow,” Perks said. Cost to play is $80 per team, or $20 per player. Perks said that she doesn’t have a goal as far as number of teams participating is concerned, but “our goal is for everyone to come and have fun. I don’t anticipate it being overly competitive. “I think that Hoops Fest is fairly competitive and my hope is that ours will grow into that, but you don’t have to be an allstar basketball player to come out and have fun.” According to Perks, Summer Slam will be a true family event. In addition to basketball, there will be a bounce house for kids along with face painting and concessions.
Town&Gown wins Addison Award By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — The accolades continue to roll in for Town&Gown magazine. The Borough of State College recognized Town &Gown at its annual Appreciation Dinner on May 12 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College. Town&Gown won the Arnold Addison Award. It was presented by Catherine Dauler, a member of State College Borough council. According to State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham, the award was well-deserved. “The prestige of the publication draws people to read it when they visit State College and it’s always been a great booster of our town,” Goreham said. “That means a lot to me. That’s why we cherish the publication.” Arnold Addison was mayor of State JANUARY 2016 FREE College from 1978 to 1997. He passed townandgown.com away in June 2000. Goreham said that it is fitting the award is named for him. “He did a lot of things we are proud of. He set a high bar, and that’s why it was named after him. It’s for someone who gives a lot to the town, who contributes a lot to State College,” Goreham said. Celebrating Our Golden Anniversary — Thank You Happy Valley! Rob Schmidt is the publisher of
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What: Bob Perks Fund Summer Slam 3v3 Basketball Tournament When: Saturday, June 4 Where: State College YMCA More info: www.bobperksfund.org And, as far as venue is concerned, she said the State College YMCA was a no-brainer. “It is a great facility and the YMCA has been so amazing. They’ve totally bought in. They’re helping out with set up and everything. They couldn’t be more supportive of what we’re doing.” Perks is hoping the tournament can raise between $10,000 and $12,000. “We’ve done really well with the sponsorships for the event,” she said. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed. We’re well on our way.” For more information about the tournament or to volunteer, visit www.bobperksfund.org.
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Marion-Walker Elementary dances to fight cancer By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Students danced away the afternoon May 13 at Marion-Walker Elementary as they raised money to support children with cancer during the school’s third annual Mini-THON fundraiser. The school raised more than $5,000 that will go directly to the the Four Diamonds Fund, the same charity that benefits from Penn State’s IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly known as THON. But although this was a smaller-sized dance marathon, the enthusiasm and spirit were large, as students and teachers all seemed to be having a great time dancing in a hot gym, not forgetting what the goal was. “The dances and activities we did are really fun, and everything is for the kids who are sick, so it’s really important,” said fifth-grader Amry Yearick. The school set up many different ways to raise money for the charity, according to teacher and event co-organizer Jennifer Carroll. There were in-school candygrams, sales of Mini-THON merchandise and dining events at local restaurants where a percentage of the bill was put toward the charity, along with donations gathered by the students for dancing. Carroll said the whole process teaches the kids that it is important to help others. “We believe the kids learn that when you give selflessly, you receive even more in return,” said Carroll. “Life lessons learned are the best.”
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MARION-WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teacher Jennifer Carroll leads students as they dance during the school’s Mini-THON to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. Tiffany Guiswite has two children at the school, and she said they gained a lot from the activities leading up to the dancing, such as making cards for kids involved with Four Diamonds. “The were pretty excited to write an inspirational message to a kid dealing with cancer,” said Guiswite. “And it is great as a parent to see the kids want to get involved and do something for someone else, especially with children in our community who have been involved with Four Diamonds.” One of those children was fifth-grader Noah Benner,
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Judge dismisses most claims in Parks Miller lawsuit By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
BELLEFONTE — U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew Brann dismissed most of Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller’s claims in a lawsuit against Centre County, county officials, a county judge, her former paralegal and four attorneys on May 11. “The County is extremely pleased with Judge Brann’s well-written and thoughtful decision dismissing all the claims against it and its current (and) former representatives,” said attorney Mary Lou Maierhofer, who is representing Centre County. Parks Miller’s suit had charged defamation, malicious prosecution, legal malpractice and other claims in a 13-count complaint against the dozen defendants. Brann left open the possibility for Parks Miller to file an amended complaint against two current and one former county commissioners on a search and seizure issue. “We’re very disappointed with the decision,” said Parks Miller’s attorney Bruce Castor. “It will take some time to break down everything the court wrote, and then I will discuss with the DA whether, and more probably what, to appeal.” Castor was also recently named Pennsylvania solicitor general by Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Brann ruled that Centre County Judge Pamela Ruest was immune from the suit, including defamation claims, because the claims against her fall “squarely within the realm of judicial acts.” “Judges may be sued. But judges cannot be sued for engaging in judicial tasks,” he wrote in a memorandum in favor of Ruest. Parks Miller had been accused of forging Ruest’s name on a fake bail order for an informant as part of an investigation of an alleged murder plot by a Centre County Correctional Facility inmate in 2013. Based on information from paralegal Michelle Shutt, who had formerly worked in the DA’s office, attorney Philip Masorti filed a complaint alleging Parks Miller had forged Ruest’s signature. Ruest said she
could not recall if she had signed the order. A state grand jury concluded that Ruest had signed the order and cleared Parks Miller of criminal wrongdoing. “The grand jury found as a fact that county officials failed to follow the statutes,” Castor said. “The grand jury found as a fact that the judge signed the order, meaning it also found as a fact that the affidavit was false. Without hesitation, others ‘piled on,’ hoping to ruin the reputation of the DA. Her office was searched. They tried to have her arrested and imprisoned, all flowing from a false affidavit that so many people wanted to be true, but wasn’t.” Regarding the statutes, the grand jury that cleared Parks Miller stated the county used the county code to ask the Bellefonte Police to resume their investigation of Parks Miller after the case had been referred to the attorney general. However, the grand jury said the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, which vested the AG with jurisdiction, supersedes the county code and no further action should have been taken by the county. Maierhofer pointed out that the grand jury noted confusion between the statutes. In Parks Miller’s right-toknow litigation against the county, Commonwealth Court noted that district attorneys are governed by the county code. Hours after Brann’s decision, Centre County President Judge Thomas Kistler welcomed Ruest back to hearing cases. “The Court of Common Pleas is pleased to welcome Judge Pamela A. Ruest back to hearing cases in the Criminal Division of the Court, after her long-awaited dismissal from the legal action filed by the District Attorney against the County of Centre and many officials of the County,” Kistler said in a statement. Brann ruled that Shutt, meanwhile, was immune from part of the suit based on her grand jury testimony and privileged disclosure to Masorti. He also dismissed Parks Miller’s allegations that Shutt stole emails. Brann wrote that the DA herself circulated the emails in question to at least 11 people and they could not be considered private property.
Brann also dismissed claims against Masorti. In ruling in his favor on a claim, among others, of breach of fiduciary duty of loyalty related to the emails, Brann wrote that there was no confidential relationship between Masorti and Parks Miller for which fiduciary duties would be owed. “The amended complaint consists of 311 vitriolic paragraphs, filled with extraneous background information seemingly designed to evince an unnecessary motive for Defendants to dislike her,” Brann wrote. In dismissing complaints against attorneys Andrew Shubin and Shawn McGraw, who works in Shubin’s firm and represented Shutt, Brann said “Parks Miller’s amended complaint consists of 311 rambling paragraphs, so inartfully pled that the reader can barely discern who said what about Parks Miller in order to substantiate her claims.” Attorney Kathleen Yurchak, who represented Shutt in the lawsuit, called the ruling in favor of her client and others “a great day for justice in Centre County.” “Judge Brann’s decision vindicates the right of courageous citizens like Michelle Shutt to speak truthfully and to participate in criminal investigations, even those involving government officials like Parks Miller,” Yurchak said in a statement. Brann also dismissed claims against attorney Bernie Cantorna, including breach of fiduciary duty, again stating there was no confidential relationship and again strongly criticizing Parks Miller’s pleading. “Her pleading continues for a rambling 311 paragraphs, much of which is filled with vitriol and extraneous background information seemingly designed to evince a completely unnecessary motive,” Brann wrote. The judge dismissed most of the claims against Centre County Commissioners Steve Dershem and Michael Pipe, former Commissioner Chris Exarchos, county administrator Tim Boyde and county solicitor Louis Glantz. Parks Miller had claimed the county officials had pressured the Bellefonte Police Department to investigate her, made unwarranted authorizations for right-to-
know access to the DA’s office phone records and made defamatory statements about her even after a grand jury had cleared Parks Miller of wrongdoing. Defamation charges were dismissed against the county officials based on immunity and because Brann found statements not to be defamatory. He dismissed other charges as well, including injurious falsehood, infliction of emotional distress, tortious conduct, conspiracy, common law abuse of process and malicious prosecution. He dismissed a legal malpractice claim against Glantz because the county solicitor was not her attorney. The sole claim Brann did not dismiss is a Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure claim. He granted Parks Miller an opportunity to amend her complaint on that count. The charge against the county defendants in their official capacities was dismissed, but may be amended and brought against them as individuals. To bring the complaint against the county itself, she will have to amend it to allege a policy or custom of illegal searches and seizures. “While Ms. Parks Miller has an opportunity to file a second amended complaint to try to make a claim only under a Fourth Amendment search and seizure claim, I do not believe that she can make such since the county and its representatives were not involved,” Maierhofer said. “I believe that the Judge is providing the opportunity to amend just that one claim as it was not clearly plead in her amended complaint. During oral argument, her counsel clarified the claim, so the Judge is giving her another opportunity but with strict guidance by him to put the claim on paper.” Castor, meanwhile, expressed dismay at the dismissal of claims. “It is incomprehensible to me our system of justice holds no one accountable for what these people did to an elected official who only wants to lock up criminals to make Centre County a safer place. Something she is very good at doing,” he said. “If this can happen to the district attorney, it can happen to anyone without fear of punishment. I find that concept hard to accept.”
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PAGE 6 Molinaro, from page 1 back with a 4-1 record in Turkey, finishing third, one agonizing place short of an Olympic berth. However, rumors swirled in Turkey about doping violations at his weight that could open the door for Molinaro to squeeze in. The next three days were agony, he said. “It was really tough actually. I had to kind of refocus my perspective. I was trying to stay balanced and, to be honest, I didn’t do a really good job with it. I was staring at walls and not sleeping much. I kept praying and I really believed that I was going to get it, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up,” Molinaro said May 16 at the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. “It was really emotional going from being really high and really low. I really had no stability throughout the whole process until I found out, so that’s obviously why I believed.” Molinaro, who said he’s “getting better” as a golfer, was trying to relax on the links on May 11 and was ignoring his phone. He had just parred four holes in a row when his phone rang and he answered it. “I picked up my phone and my friend said, ‘You’re the man!’ I thought, ‘Why did he say that?’ I hit menu on my phone and my phone died. I sprinted back to my car and plugged it in and I had 20 messages. I was pumped,” he said. It ended a whirlwind month in which Molinaro experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Molinaro thought his Olympic dreams had died on May 8 after a 5-2 quarterfinal loss to Boris Novachkov, of Bulgaria, in the second World Olympic Games qualifier at the Bagcilar Sports Complex in Istanbul, Turkey. “That was probably a defining moment in my life. After that happened, I was crushed. I was just completely broken down. I can’t even really describe the feeling. I’ve never really felt that before,” he said. However, he dug deep into his well of mental resolve to somehow shake off that
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traveled with Molinaro to Mongolia and Turkey, had heard rumors of doping violations and knew a slim chance remained that Molinaro could earn a wild card berth. But he had to finish third to be considered. “Not to sound dramatic but I felt like like at the time I couldn’t even stand up, couldn’t even stand up and walk back to the place where we were sitting. Then we got my stuff back on and Coach Cody just kinda reminded me that I was tough and I’ve trained hard and that I’d be fine, and he kind of — the biggest thing was just being there for me. Knowing that they felt the same pain that I felt. They knew how bad I wanted it,” Molinaro said. Molinaro gathered himself and defeated Dauren Zhumagazyyev, of Kazakhstan, 4-1, to get into the bronze medal match against Azamat Nurykau, of Belarus. Nurykau had earned a reputation as a dirty wrestler and did nothing to dispel that reputation against Molinaro. “Then the one for bronze, that was the Belarussian and that was a fistfight, for bronze. It was probably the ugliest wrestling match I was ever in. Everybody kind of knows that guy has a reputation; he’s dirty. He scratched my eyeballs and he was head butting me and doing everything he could,” Molinaro said. “I kind of needed that match, especially with where I was at mentally and physically. I think his biggest mistake was getting me fired up because I like to wrestle those matches any day.” Molinaro scored the only takedown of the match, received a point on a pushout and got two points when Nurykau was penalized twice for illegally striking Molinaro in a 5-2 win. Three days later, word came down of his Olympic berth. “It’s great to see his hard work and discipline pay off. It doesn’t always pay off. It’s an ultra competitive world and when it does you definitely have to be happy and celebrate,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said.
“With him, he’s always worked hard and always been committed. I think he just dedicated himself more to making the team this year. From where he was in December, to where he was in March, to where he his now, it’s really a great testament to him and his toughness and dedication to being the best that he can be.” Both Molinaro and Cael Sanderson pinned a lot of the credit on Cody Sanderson. “That’s one of Cody’s strengths for sure (getting to know people). He’s just a guy that you trust and are confident in. He understands the mental side of it. I know when I was competing he was right by my side,” said Cael Sanderson, who won an Olympic gold medal in 2004. “He was right by Frank’s side as they traveled the world multiple times. He brings that kind of calmness and confidence because that’s just who he is. The loyalty and trust is big.” Molinaro has a full schedule between now and August. He has training with the U.S. team in Colorado Springs, tournaments in Germany and California and only a few weeks in State College with his wife, Kera, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child. Kera is due to give birth in August. He said he hopes his second child arrives two weeks early, like his son did, so Kera can travel to Rio to watch him compete. He’ll just have to wait and see. Until then, he can visualize what the Olympic experience will be like.“I think it’s going to be pretty incredible, just kind of thinking about how hard it was to get to that point, how much hard work it took and how many obstacles I had to climb and how many times I had to bounce back from failure,” he said. “I’m really going to be excited and grateful and really excited to wrestle. I really love competing now and I’m in a really good place mentally for preparation. I feel like I’m really starting to figure out what works for me and my system.”
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is a former state champion and the other, Brock, who is a junior at Bellefonte High School, has placed at states the past two years. Port said that she and her family have traveled all over to attend wrestling tournaments, as far away as Oklahoma and Missouri. Her granddaughters are also active on area sports teams, playing basketball and softball. Port is on the sidelines or in the stands as much as she can be to cheer them on, no matter how far the trip. Aside from family time, sporting events and, of course, her life at the store, Port said one of her favorite activities is attending sprint car races, and she also enjoys going to yard sales. Port described herself as a “woman who always has to be doing something,” and said she has never let her age slow her down. Her commitment to the business helps to keep her active, as does her commitment to her family, she said. While many people her age are retired, with their jobs being a distant memory, that’s not the case for Port, who is in the store from open to close almost every single day. And she doesn’t see that changing any time soon. “I like to keep working. This has been my life for so long, I don’t know what else I would do. I don’t like to go shopping, so I guess I’ll keep doing this.”
The “stuff” they have added through the years ranges from power equipment to stoves to guns to a full array of athletic supplies — gloves, bats, cleats, socks, helmets and much more, she said. In fact, the business continues to grow, and a new website, www.portssports.com, was recently launched. From the beginning, and through it all, Port has been in the store every day, greeting customers and helping it to run smoothly, making it a viable sporting goods business in the community and beyond. When she’s not in the store, you can find her spending time with family, and often cheering on her grandkids. Aside from the business, family is at the center of Port’s life. She and her husband have three sons, three daughters-inlaw and are the proud grandparents to six grandchildren, which keeps her busy — and traveling — during her time outside of the store. “There’s always something to keep us busy. I have four granddaughters and two grandsons, and they are all involved in something,” Port said. She said she loves to watch wrestling, as her two grandsons have made a name for themselves as standout wrestlers in Central Pennsylvania. One grandson, Mitchell,
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CPI students to install patio for local veteran By ANTONIA JARAMILLO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
PLEASANT GAP — Students in the horticultural and landscaping program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are installing a patio for U.S. military veteran Vince Reynolds. The patio won “Best in Show” at the Central Pennsylvania Home and Garden Show, and now the CPI students will install it at Reynolds’ home. It’s all part of EP Henry Corporation’s HeroSraping project. Reynolds, a Purple Heart recipient who lost the lower half of his left leg while serving in Afghanistan, was chosen among a
panel of judges to be the beneficiary of the HeroScaping project. “My mom called me up to let me know that I had won since she was the one who had entered me in the contest,” Reynolds said. “I first thought that they were going to donate patio furniture, and I told my mom I already had patio furniture, but then I found out it was an actual patio and I was blown away.” The HeroScaping project, which started in 2011, was created to donate hardscaping materials to veterans, said Marianne Anzaldo, director of marketing at EP Henry. “(Having this project) is a great way to give back to the community and local
vets,” Anzaldo said. The students have been working on this project since April 29. On Friday, May 27, there will be a demonstration at Reynolds’ house to unveil the finished patio, said CPI instructor Joe Luther. Though most of the patio at Reynolds’ house will be the same as the one the students built at the home and garden show, there will be some modifications. His house is on a hill, so the students have to
make adjustments to accommodate that. They also will be adding a fire pit and a putting green at Reynolds’ request. “The entire class has contributed in building this patio,” Luther said. “The kids take a lot of pride and put an extra emphasis to get (the patio) right, so it’s just great. “You don’t really think what vets go through, but once you do a project like this, you realize this is the ultimate give-back to the community and the entire area.”
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BELLEFONTE — The annual Bellefonte Relay For Life, featuring this year’s theme of “Cartooning for a Cure,” will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 20, through 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Governors Park, 405 Governors Park Road. Dressed as cartoon characters, the 31 participating teams, made up of more than 200 individuals, will spending 24 hours walking and participating in activities. So far, the teams have raised more than $55,000, according to the event’s website. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life first started in 1985 when it was founded by Dr. Gordon Klatt, of Tacoma, Wash. He ran and walked more than 83 miles for 24 hours at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound and help raised $27,000 for the battle against cancer, according to the American Cancer Society website. The next year, 19 teams were involved in the first relay event and together they helped raise $33,000. Today, Relay For Life is a nationwide event that raises about $5 billion to support the fight against cancer. “Relay For Life is about the community coming out to celebrate survivors, remembering lost ones and fighting back,” said Gail Miller, Bellefonte Relay For Life fundraising chair. Starting at 3 p.m. on May 20, the Bellefonte Relay For Life will have its kickoff with a Jazzercise dance lead by Paulette Wilkinson. The opening ceremony will commence at 6 p.m. and the Luminaria Ceremony will start at 8:30 p.m. There will be scavenger hunts, mummy races and other activities throughout the 24 hours to help keep participants and children entertained.
BELLEFONTE — The Trout Unlimited Spring Creek Chapter invites all veterans, active duty military personnel and their families to join the group every second and fourth Sunday of the month for fly fishing at Fisherman’s Paradise on Spring Creek. “Any veteran, as well as any family member, and they can bring a guest, can come over any time and we provide all the equipment they need: the rods, the boots, fishing licenses and, of course, instruction,” said Ray Fazcan. The group is made up of 238 veterans, with 30 percent of the members being female. “We are not restrictive in any way,” said Jim Lanning, a chapter board member. “It’s any veteran, any era, and their family members. That’s really big to us, because we want to be inclusive.” The group consists of 23 streamside mentors who provide instruction on fly fishing from the middle of March until the end of November. During the winter, the YMCA donates space for instruction, speakers and even casting practice in the rock room. But the group extends far beyond teaching veterans how to fish. “This is not a fishing organization. Everyone seems to think that it’s a fishing organization; it is a veterans’ outreach,” said Dan Kerstetter, who handles outreach for the group. To most members, the most important aspect of the group is the mentoring that it offers to veterans of all ages. “The fishing and every-
IF YOU GO What: Bellefonte Relay for Life When: Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21 Where: Governor’s Park, Bellefonte
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THE BELLEFONTE Relay for Life will be held on May 20 and 21 at Governor’s Park in Bellefonte. On May 21, there will be a children’s carnival and a Color Run. Participants will have to sign up ahead of time for the Color Run, which will begin at 9 a.m. “This is a great event for the community to get together to try to make a difference and help support cancer survivors and remember lost ones,” said Keri O’Shea, relay recess lead chair. “The whole purpose of Relay For Life is to find a cure so we don’t have to have ‘in memory of’ and instead we can have ‘in honor of,’” Kerry O’Hara, event lead chair, said.
thing is just something that a lot of us love to do,” said Ernest Demestus, an active member of the military. “Off the stream, they try to do everything they can to facilitate whatever the veterans in the organization need,” said Demestus. “These are all successful people within the community who are taking the time to mentor younger veterans like myself who might not have all the answers on where they’re going to go next.” The group helps veterans with any struggles they are facing. Whether a veteran is trying to further his education, begin a career or even just accomplish something with Veterans Affairs, the group will be there to help. “Being apart of Trout Unlimited and volunteering with this organization has opened a lot of doors that I don’t think would have been opened,” said Zachary Salada, a Navy veteran. The group is very active on Spring Creek with conservation projects. “Ultimately our specific goal is the health and well-being of the Spring Creek watershed,” said Robert Vierck, the president of the chapter. The Spring Creek Chapter is also very active in the community with its projects that aim to raise awareness and educate. The group will be hosting the Get Outdoors Fishing Family Picnic on Sunday, June 12, at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. For more information about the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, visit www.springcreektu. org or www.facebook.com/spring creektu.
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Kepler telescope finds 1,284 more planets The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope continues to expand the boundary of mankind’s understanding of space. Last week, NASA announced that it has confirmed Kepler’s discovery of 1,284 new planets orbiting distant stars. Of this cornucopia of exo-planets, NASA believes nine of them are potentially habitable for life as we understand it. An estimated 550 are rocky planets, with 100 of those clocking in at around Earth-size or slightly smaller. Planets that are solid and rocky as opposed to gaseous are more likely to harbor the conditions that will be conducive to life. Liquid of some sort is probably the one non-negotiable necessity for all life — alien or human. Two Earth-size alien worlds in particular look especially promising: Kepler-1638b and Kepler-1229b. One is in the sweet spot of a “Goldilocks zone” of a nearby star and the other is on the inner edge of that zone circling its star. There’s a lot of excitement about such worlds because they indicate that Earth-like planets may be more common than once believed. Given that there are probably billions of planets circling stars just in our galaxy, this is an amazing possibility. NASA published its findings in the Astrophysical Journal and briefed researchers from leading universities on its discovery. The known number of planets has effectively doubled, thanks to the probe’s relentless scanning of nearby stars in our Milky Way. While ground-based telescopes have yet to confirm Kepler’s discoveries, there is little doubt that it will happen. The science is solid and based upon meticulous observation of light fluctuations by stars as the planets transit past them. In capturing these fluctuations, Kepler has been an invaluable window into our cosmic neighborhood.
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Coaching is a difficult balance enough to give us hope. The rankings of the most stressAs a result, we demand a lot of our ful jobs based on risk to physical and coaches. psychological health, impact on one’s Coaching involves expertise, exday-to-day quality of life and related perience and a desire to lead and salary suggests that enlisted military support others. Coaching styles, like personnel and firefighters are among leadership styles, vary significantly. the top 10. Assessing coaching success is highly Also included on the list are police subjective. officers, airline pilots, corporate exIn youth sports, it’s supposed to be ecutives and, ironically, public relaabout growth and development and tions specialist. fun. Hard to measure. In high school If you read the local news, it apand collegiate sports, the balance bepears that sports coach is also a gins to shift to competition stressful position. and winning. With teenagRecent news out of Penn ers developing at different State is that serious comlevels, defining success plaints have been raised by at this level can also be a current and former playchallenge. For professional ers, parents and former asathletes, it’s easy — dollars sistant coaches for both the and wins and return on inwomen’s ice hockey and vestment. women’s gymnastics teams. Most coaches and their The allegations include verplayers enjoy a positive bal abuse, bullying and genexperience in which the eral misuse of power in the management of the team coach-athlete relationship. results in personal develSimilarly, parents of stuopment, camaraderie, the dent-athletes at State Collove of a game and memolege Area High School are ries that last a lifetime. asking for the formation of Patty Kleban, As many of us have a neutral advisory board to who writes for StateCollege.com, seen, however, coaching mediate complaints about is an instructor also sometimes becomes coaches and other issues at Penn State, power trips and pressure, related to inter-scholastic mother of three disrespect and favoritism. sports. and a community Coaching, like leaderIn response to recent volunteer. She is a ship, is not meant for evturnover with the SCAHS Penn State alumna eryone. girls lacrosse program who lives with her For many years in coaches, parents of athletes family in Patton classes, I have referenced are asking for an advisory Township. Her views and opinions research from the 1960s council, made up of folks do not necessarily with no association to the reflect those of Penn which examined the data on leadership behaviors. high school, to provide pe- State. According to an analysis riodic reviews of coaching of leadership behaviors conducted and other team issues. by Bowers and Seashore, all successIt reminds this former soccer, ful leaders demonstrate behaviors in dance, wrestling, field hockey, lawhat they called the Four Factor Thecrosse and ski team mom of the posiory. That research has implications tive — and negative — impact that a for coaching. coach can have on a youth player. First is support. Successful leaders What is a coach? A coach, accordand coaches demonstrate behaviors ing to the Cambridge dictionary, is a that their players feel supported and person who is responsible for manencouraged, despite their position on aging or training a team; an expert the bench. who trains someone who is learning They relate to their players and or improving a skill, often in the area send a strong message that the player of performance. is valued for his or her contribution to There are management and busithe team — and that everyone conness coaches. There are coaches in tributes. the performing arts such as singing Second is interaction facilitation. or acting coaches. There are personThe successful leader or coach enal and life coaches. There are sports courages close collaborative relationcoaches. ships among the team and emphasizOne rarely hears team members es teamwork over individual success complain about a business coach and or the personal needs of anyone on playing time or a life coach and verthe team, including the coach. bal abuse. In this sports-crazed sociThird is goal emphasis. The sucety of ours, it’s no wonder that some cessful leader or coach is able to ensport coaches come under fire. courage enthusiasm and commitIt’s like the odds of winning the ment to the team’s goals and uses lottery. We know that the chances individualized strategies to motivate that our kids are going to earn scholteam members toward those goals. arships or be professional athletes Last is work facilitation. The sucare pretty slim but it happens just
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cessful leader or coach provides resources, opportunities and knowledge to help team members — all team members — to learn, improve and perform at their best. Penn State wrestling and Cael Sanderson come to mind. He seems to balance winning with individual success and a sense of team. I also remember Tom Scordato, the person who started Centre Lacrosse locally. His goal was for all of the kids to have fun and to play. “We don’t know which of these kids are going to be studs in a year or two. We just want them to play the game.” Most of us have heard or witnessed the stories of horrific coaching behaviors and decisions. Sometimes it’s overt in the form of verbal abuse or even physical contact. Other times, it is insidious and subtle. Things like no playing time or exclusion from team activities or other hazing is harder to quantify. Worst of all are those team members, particularly on the younger teams, who are just never given the chance to be “coached.” The lacrosse coaches who coached my kid at St. Joe’s Catholic Academy in their first year of operation were some of the best coaches I have ever seen. Jimmy Ciccone and Ian Lydon were Penn State students who loved the game of lacrosse and wanted to share it with others. They set high expectations for the players and offered explanations on their decisions on who played and when. They were firm in discipline but fun in teaching and managing the team. Their ability to relate to the kids and encourage the players made all of the difference. They didn’t win every game but if you ask most of those players today, they will tell you it was a winning season. Coach Jimmy and Coach Ian have remained in contact with the kids even though they have all graduated and moved on. I suspect that the athletic departments at both Penn State and State High have systems and processes in place to address legitimate concerns raised by players or parents. I’m not convinced that an extra layer of bureaucracy is needed. Setting annual goals and objectives, end of season evaluations from players, and behavioral observation of coaches in action are important tasks for an athletic department and can likely prevent some of the stumbles we are seeing in the press. Being a coach is a tough position. A coach can earn the support — and sometimes criticism — of players, parents and fans. Not everyone can or should be a coach.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Easy steps can help lessen risk of skin cancer SARA FERGUSON
Whether you have fair or dark skin, you are at risk for skin cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer during his or her lifetime. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Together, these skin cancers represent the most common form of cancer in Dr. Sara Ferguson the United States. is a dermatologist A skin lesion with Penn State doesn’t have to hurt to Medical Group in be skin cancer. Most State College. of the time, melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — shows no symptoms. Know how to recognize the warning signs of skin cancer — and what you can do to minimize your risk.
SPOT THE SIGNS
Perform a monthly self-check to identify moles and other growths on your skin. Look for any changes that might indicate skin cancer. Use a hand mirror or
ask someone else to examine your back or other areas that you can’t see. Watch for the following: a red or white bump that bleeds; a rough, red scaly area; a sore that heals and returns; a new, rapidly growing mole; or a mole that itches, bleeds or changes color. Visit SpotSkinCancer.org to download a free “mole map” to record your moles. You may also take pictures each month to make it easier to spot changes. If you notice anything changing, itching or bleeding on your skin, make an appointment with your primary care doctor or a dermatologist. Skin cancer is easiest to treat when it’s diagnosed early.
REDUCE SUN DAMAGE
The most important thing you can do to reduce skin cancer risk is to limit your exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. Even on cloudy days and in the winter, the sun emits UV rays. When you are outdoors, protect your skin. Seek shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Wear protective clothing, such as a widebrimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses. Be cautious near water, snow and sand, all of which can reflect the sun’s rays toward you.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY board of commissioners proclaimed May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Centre County. Pictured, from left, are commissioners Michael Pipe, Mark Higgins and Steve Dershem; Brian Moore, of Pleasant Gap EMS; Mark Ott, Howard Fire Company president; and Kara Lose, volunteer firefighter.
CMN yard sale raises record amount CLEARFIELD — The Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger Yard Sale, held May 6 and 7, raised $70,000 — a record amount for the annual event. Twelve tractor-trailer loads of items donated by the Walmart Distribution Center No. 6027 in Woodland were sold both days of the event, which was held at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds.
The Clearfield County fair board and Clearfield County Queens for a Cause program provided volunteer help and support for the event. Funds raised at the sale will be used for pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System.
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You should always apply a broad-spectrum — both UVA and UVB protection — water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to all exposed skin. Apply sunscreen liberally to dry skin 15 minutes before going outdoors, using 1 ounce or more per application, depending on your body size. Reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating, even if your sunscreen is labeled “waterproof” or has a high SPF. Also, apply a lip balm or lipstick that has an SPF of 30 or higher. Throw away sunscreen that has passed its expiration date or that has changed in color or consistency. Avoid tanning beds, because the ultraviolet light can cause skin cancer and premature skin aging. If you want a tanned appearance, try a self-tanning lotion or a salon spray tan. Many modern tanning products provide a natural-looking tan without the damaging effects of UV rays from tanning beds or sunshine.
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CHECK FOR moles and other skin growths monthly. cancer screenings on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at 32 Colonnade Way. Call (814) 272-4487 to schedule your free screening.
Cable joins Mount Nittany Pulmonary Medicine STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of Dr. Joseph A. Cable to Mount Nittany Physician Group Pulmonary Medicine, located at 1850 E. Park Avenue in State College. Cable received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and his medical degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Suburban General Hospital in Norristown and a pulmonary medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine. “I went to Penn State, and four of my children attended Penn State, also,” said Cable. “I’ve always loved the area. When the opportunity arose, I was thrilled to be able to come back to State College to practice medicine.” Prior to joining Mount Nittany Physician Group, Cable practiced for nearly 30
years as an attending physician in pulmonary medicine at Pottsville Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. At Pottsville Hospital, he served as chairman of the Department of Medicine for six years, medical director for respiratoJOSEPH CABLE ry care for more than 25 years, and was director of the sleep lab for 19 years. At Good Samaritan, he was co-director of the intensive care unit. “I really enjoy taking care of patients. I want to help them improve their quality of life. That is what motivates me as a physician,” said Cable. “I respect my patients and believe that, if we listen closely to them, they will tell us the answers to most of their problems.”
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Students earn No. 2 finish in ‘Pulitzers of college journalism’ UNIVERSITY PARK — Driven by strong student submissions in every category, the Penn State College of Communications finished second overall in final standings for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program for 2015-16. The annual program is often referred to as “the Pulitzers of college journalism.” Penn State finished behind only North Carolina after points were compiled as the result of 14 competitions conducted throughout the academic year. There were five writing competitions, four in multimedia, two in photojournalism, two in TV and one in radio. Penn State finished second in writing, fifth in broadcast, seventh in multimedia and eighth in photojournalism. Only one other school, Arizona State, earned a top-10 finish in each of the individual categories. “Hearst recognizes real journalism — solid reporting, great writing and terrific photos and videos to tell important and interesting stories. That’s what we ask of our students, and once again they responded,” said Russ Eshleman, head of the Department of Journalism. During the past decade, Penn State’s average overall finish is best of any program in the Big Ten Conference or the Northeast. In addition, Penn State is one
of only six schools from across the country to earn a top-10 finish each year since 2011. “Our Hearst record is proof: We are a consistently high-quality program that emphasizes the fundamentals in an exciting, new-media environment,” said Dean Marie Hardin. “Our students are well prepared for the journalism workplace.” Senior Erin McCarthy qualified for the individual national championships, which will be contested Monday, May 30, to Friday, June 3, in San Francisco. She is the 15th Penn State student in the past decade to qualify for the individual portion of the competition. Just 29 students from across the country qualified for the individual championships. Championship participants will participate in various on-location assignments, competing for scholarship awards ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. A record 1,261 entries from 100 colleges and universities were submitted to the Hearst Journalism Awards Program this year. The program is conducted under the auspices of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication. It has been in existence for 56 years and is funded by the Hearst Foundation, which annually awards up to $500,000 in grants, scholarships and stipends to students.
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PENN STATE’S success in the William Randolph Heart Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program has resulted in many awards and scholarships for students during the past decade.
Rubin speaks at St. Joe’s Academy BOALSBURG — Leadership author and motivational speaker Lee Rubin conducted a leadership retreat for the sophomore class of St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy on May 3. Rubin holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communications with a minor in business from Penn State University. He received a full athletic scholarship to play football for the Nittany Lions, during which time he not only emerged as a threeyear starting free safety, but also served as a team captain. Professionally, Rubin has been a human resources professional with Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries for nearly 15 years. Photo courtesy Penn State Live
PENN STATE students, faculty and staff participated in a campus Pride Parade, the culmination of Pride Week 2015, to celebrate diversity within the Penn State community.
PSU named to ‘LGBT-friendly’ list UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State has been named among the best LGBT-friendly colleges and universities for 2016, ranking No. 28 by rankings-and-reviews organization College Choice. The list features schools that are “the best universities in the country at committing time and resources to equipping their students, staff and faculty with tools that encourage education, support, safety and inclusion campus-wide for the LGBTQ community and its allies.” Penn State was noted for establishing its LGBTQA Resource Center on the
University Park campus, and the center’s work to advocate for policy changes at the institutional level to better recognize the unique needs of individuals within the LGBTQA community. College Choice ranked the colleges and universities on the list by evaluating publicly available information, including accreditation, “Campus Pride” rating, academic reputation, student satisfaction, affordability, average financial aid awarded and return on investment. The website also publishes an online guide with college resources for LGBT students.
Through his professional, academic and athletic success, Rubin provides others with opportunities to understand and communicate winning strategies and leadership principles. “Mr. Rubin did an excellent job of engaging our students and faculty members throughout the course of our day-long retreat,” said SJCA principal Chris Chirieleison. “He is a dynamic speaker who was able to involve everyone in several enriching activities that provided us with additional strategies for leading within the context of our school’s mission and pillars of faith, scholarship, leadership and service.”
LHU foundation hires new director LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven University Foundation has hired Joe Battista as executive director and chief development officer. Battista previously spent 26 years at Penn State University, holding a variety of positions. In 2010, he was instrumental in facilitating the largest private gift in Penn State University’s history — an $88 million donation from the Pegula family, which eventually grew to $102 million to build the Pegula Ice Arena and to establish two NCAA Division I ice hockey programs. He was associate athletic director for Pegula Ice Arena and hockey operations, director of major gift fundraising for the Smeal College of Business, executive director of the Nittany Lion Club and head coach of
Penn State’s American Collegiate Hockey Association ice hockey team. From 2013 to 2015, Battista was the vice president of hockey and business administration for the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. “Mr. Battista has extensive managerial experience in the nonprofit sector in annual fundraising and major gifts and has a record of getting initiatives off the ground and flourishing,” said LHU Foundation president Anthony Simonetta. “We are excited at the leadership he will provide to the foundation.” A Pittsburgh native, Battista is a 1983 graduate of Penn State. He and his wife, Heidi, have lived in central Pennsylvania for more than 30 years and have three children.
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Awards presented to Stock Market Game winners By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Stock Market Game is a national competition that teaches high school students the basics of the stock market. It is an interactive simulation where critical thinking, decision making, cooperation, research, investing and communication are required in order to succeed. Students start with $100,000 in hypothetical money and “invest” it in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The team with the most money in their portfolio at the end of the 10-week game wins the competition. They may work in teams or individually, and they invest in real-time investments. In a May 11 ceremony in the trading room of the Smeal Business School building on the Penn State campus, the top three teams of students from Centre County high schools were awarded prizes for their success in the late spring edition of the Stock Market Game. Teams from Bald Eagle, Grace Prep, Penns Valley, State College (two teams) and St. Joseph’s Academy competed. A team from State College High, led by teacher Ryan Long, took first place with a portfolio of $110,902. The Penns Valley team, working with teacher Eric Weaver,
took a close second place with earnings of $110,392, and the Grace Prep team, led by Jane Auhl, garnered third place with a $107,850 portfolio. Penn State business teacher Dr. Randall Woolridge introduced the students to the trading room, and described the Nittany Lion Fund, which allows Penn State students to make actual investments as part of their business education. He noted that the investor-owned, student-managed fund, which began with $2.25 million from PSU alumni in 2003, has grown to $7 million. He stressed that this is real investment. “Our theme is ‘It’s not a game when you do this,’” he said. “It’s really activity-based learning at its best. Here, you’re applying what you learn.” He said that many PSU business students receive Wall Street summer internships, and have job offers at the beginning of their senior year. Awards of gift cards and certificates were announced by Carolyn Shirk, vice president of Economics Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization which works to help young people develop sensible economic ways of thinking along with vital financial decision making skills. Economics Pennsylvania, along with Fulton Bank, ProAct Ltd., Lion Country Kia
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A TEAM OF State College High School students, led by teacher Ryan Long, back, was awarded first place in the Centre County Stock Market Game during a ceremony at the Smeal Business School on the Penn State campus May 11. Award presenters were Jean Galiano and John Runkle, at right. and the Centre County Gazette sponsor the Centre County Stock Market Game. Award presenters were Jean Galiano, senior vice president of Fulton Bank, and
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Truck and tractor pulls roar into Centre Hall By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — The sounds of powerful engines and clouds of smoke filled the air at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on May 13 and 14 during the Interstate Truck and Tractor Pulls. Announcer Brian Yeager said about 50 tractors competed May 13 in five classes for prizes and bragging rights. The tractors were classed by weight and modifications, with many sporting turbocharged engines. The screech of a failing turbo was heard on one modified tractor, causing the driver to immediately shut the engine down. “If one of them fails, the pieces can get in the engine and ruin it,” said Yeager. Yeager kept the crowd of about 100 informed with his encyclopedic knowledge of the drivers and their machines, spouting history and win records of many of the drivers. The event was sponsored by the Interstate Truck and Tractors Pullers, an association based in the Mid-Atlantic region which puts on pulls in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Penns Valley prom attendees enjoy ‘Evening in Paris’ By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — Students from Penns Valley High School honored a great high school tradition May 13 when they held their annual junior-senior prom at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. Chaperones said that 166 people attend the gala event, which featured a full meal before the dance. The theme of the prom was “An Evening in Paris,” and decorations included a lighted Eiffel Tower replica in the front of the dance floor. Music was provided by Custom Sounds Productions. Rains earlier in the day cleared, providing a perfect spring evening for the promgoers, many of whom stepped out onto the terrace near the dance floor for some socializing and photos. Soon, the music started, and the young men and ladies migrated inside and began dancing to contemporary rock songs, and even a few 1970s disco and funk numbers their parents might have danced to at their proms. The students voted for prom king and queen, and at 9 p.m. the winners were announced. Nathaniel Bucek was crowned king and Raven Althouse was crowned queen.
PENNS VALLEY students danced the night away at their prom, held recently at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg.
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Centre Gives receives $50K anonymous donation STATE COLLEGE — An anonymous donor has responded to the spirit of Centre Gives and made a gift of $50,000 that will be added to the fundraising event’s $100,000 stretch pool, which benefits all participating organizations. “This is an incredibly generous gift and we are so happy to use it to increase the community’s impact through Centre Gives this year,” said Molly Kunkel, executive director of Centre Foundation. “This gift is a testament to the resilience of our community, how they rallied around our nonprofit organizations to ensure that Centre Gives would overcome the nationwide technical glitch that encumbered the first day of our event.” Gifts made during Centre Gives go fur-
ther, qualifying organizations for a larger share of the now $150,000 stretch pool. “The more an organization raises, the more of the stretch pool they will ultimately receive,” said Kunkel. “This $50,000 infusion into the stretch pool not only boosts the impact of Centre Gives but also buoys the spirits of everyone who put their heart and soul into this event on behalf of the organizations for which they are so passionate.” The community gave more than 6,000 gifts to raise $934,000 during Centre Gives. When combined with the new $150,000 stretch pool and $26,000 in prizes, the total investment across 124 local nonprofit organizations comes to a grand total of $1.1 million.
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ABOUT 80 PEOPLE attended the “Take the Back Road” wine-tasting fundraiser for Pets Come First, held at the Seven Mountains Wine Cellars.
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POTTER TOWNSHIP — The Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, located on Decker Valley Road in Potter Township was the site of the May 14 “Take the Back Road” wine-tasting event, a fundraiser for Pets Come First. Organizers Deb Warner and Nicole DeFazio said that about 80 people were in attendance. The event, in its fourth year, had been held on a weekend near Valentine’s Day in previous years, but was moved to May this year with the hope of having bet-
ter weather. Plans were to hold the event outside, but Mother Nature had other ideas, with the cold, damp mid-May day moving the event indoors. Attendees enjoyed food and a wide selection of wines, as well as a silent auction of pet-related items, a 50-50 drawing, door prizes and live music by Jason Thomas. DeFazio said that Pets Come First received a portion of any profits derived from sales of wine during the event. Pets Come First is a no-kill shelter in Potter Township that finds homes for approximately 400 pets and spays or neuters about 600 animals each year.
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The Blonde Cucina: Graduation season is upon us CIARA SEMACK
Ciara Semack is the owner of The Blonde Bistro in Bellefonte. Her column appears every other week in the Gazette. Contact her at ciara@semack.net.
We are in the middle of graduation season, and next up is high school ceremonies. Have you sat down with your soon-to-be graduate and asked what type of food or party he or she wants? As we all know, moms are superheros and takes care of all this stuff with smiles on their faces. Moms want to be shining stars and pull off these graduation parties without a hitch. So, moms — and dads — I’m here to help you. I’m going to give you some recipes and offer some tips. Save those tears for the cap-and-gown ceremony, not the macaroni-salad making. To begin, do you have your trusty list ready? Here are a few things that always make my party to-do list: ■ Who is invited to the party? Is this for family, friends or both? ■ Where will you be having the party? Are you having it at home, in the backyard or renting a pavilion? ■ What is the date and time of the party? On the weekend, afternoon or
evening? ■ Are you going to need help the day of the party? How are you going to cook, decorate and get yourself ready? ■ Do you want or need decorations? Are you going all out, or is simple better? ■ What is your menu? Where is the food being laid out? Do you need to stick to things that can withstand the outdoors and heat? There is nothing wrong with picking up some pre-made items from the grocery store or restaurant or caterer to help you out. Trust me, everyone does it, and it really helps you out in the end. Also, if the place is willing to deliver it, take advantage of that, too. You may think making those little sandwiches and fruit and veggie platters are not that hard, but when you need to pick up the cake and the balloons, press everyone’s clothes and go to the ceremony, you don’t have time. To figure out the amount of food needed for the party, a simple rule of thumb is about 1.5 to 2 pounds of food per person. Each person might have up to two sandwiches, around four or five appetizers, three to four drink portions and one to two dessert portions. Also, figure two or three plates per person, one or two cups and four napkins. Have soda and water in giant tub or coolers filled with ice. Go to the store and get your chips and pretzels and, yes, buy that vegetable tray, or any other tray that is going to make your life easier. Don’t forget to order the cake or decide on a dessert. Make sure you do this early, though; the schedules for bakeries and cake ladies are filling up fast. Check out these recipes, which will help you look like a star and will fit in flawlessly next to those supplemental items you purchased. Great job, Mom!
BANGIN’ BEANS
Start to finish: 90 minutes Servings: 10 1 pound maple-flavored bacon
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LET THE GRADUATION parties begin! Appetizing recipes and some store-bought add-ons can make for a stress-free celebration. 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped 4 14-ounce cans pork and beans 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preheat the oven to 350 F. Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the drippings and drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Add the onion to the pan with the bacon grease and fry until soft. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the remainder of ingredients. Mix well until combined. Pour the beans into a 3-quart casserole and bake, uncovered, for about 40 minutes.
SUPER SPINACH DIP
Start to finish: 65 minutes Servings: 20 8-ounce package whipped cream cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 1/2 cups Havarti cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped Items for dipping (chips, pitas, veggies, etc.) In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, Havarti, mustard and Romano cheese with an electric mixer until combined. Fold in spinach and artichoke hearts. Once combined,
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HOWARD — The second annual Elder Eagle picnic for Bald Eagle Area High School alumni and their guests will be held at noon Wednesday, July 27, in Pavilion 3 at Bald Eagle State Park. This picnic is aimed at those alumni who have reached the 50th anniversary of their high school graduation. However, younger alumni are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share with the group, table service and a chair. For more information, call Sue at (814) 625-2132 or email bea.1964@outlook.com.
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Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 20 2 fresh baked baguettes whole-grain mustard 8 ounces sharp cheddar slices Several pieces thinly sliced green apples 1 pound deli-sliced turkey Slice baguettes in half. Spread with mustard, or serve mustard on the side. Place cheese slices on the bottom of the bread. Layer turkey and sliced apples. Put baguettes back together and slice into 2-inch section.
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The Avid Gardener: Sharing hobby at Centre Crest LORA GAUSS
BELLEFONTE — Every Tuesday morning, at 9:30 a.m. sharp, a group of eight or so intrepid gardeners, including myself, descend on Centre Crest, a nursing facility in Bellefonte, prepared to inform and entertain residents through our garden club programs. The volunteer group is diverse and ever-changing, Avid gardener though many have Lora Gauss lives in come consistently for Philipsburg. Email her at community@ years. Some of them centrecountygazette. are Master Gardeners com. and some are relatives of current or past residents. Others are international Humphrey Scholars attending the university from places such as Afghanistan, Brazil or Belize. There are also volunteers who just wish to spread camaraderie and good feeling, as well as their own enthusiasm about gardening and nature. There are two garden club groups: the dementia residents of Stanton Court and a group in an area called Kline Way. The kinds of activities done with the residents vary from week-to-week, but over time we have discovered there have been any number of horticulture-related activities to which residents respond. We start each session with some simple yoga moves to stretch. This is led by one of our group who makes us all laugh by relating the escapades in the “yoga for older people” classes she attends. Sometimes she brings in her tap shoes from her dance class, too. One week, she tapped to a vintage YouTube video of the song “Tip Toe Through the Tulips,” which elicited more than a few laughs. Following our exercise session, something educational is presented, such as how a particular plant such as pineapple changed the world, the traits of humming-
birds or the lives of seeds. We use videos, speakers or the members of our creative group to stimulate conversation and provide humor. Our Humphrey Scholars have presented interesting information on the vivid flora and fauna of their home countries to the delight of all those who are present. Next is some kind of hands-on activity or craft, always tailored to the members of the groups. Here’s just a tiny sampling: taste-testing types and peeling apples to make applesauce, pounding flowers to create wall art, making Grange Fair entries with pressed flowers, designing holiday ornaments using lamb’s ear, planting flowers in containers to be used in the outdoor gardens and making seasonal floral table arrangements for the dining room. These programs are presented both indoors or outside, depending on the weather. And, while we work on a craft, we often sing traditional songs from our past, led by another of our members with singing ability. It’s heartening to realize that, whether 35 or 70, everybody remembers the lyrics to a song like “You Are My Sunshine.” We have also at times presented what some would consider unique programs. Once, we had a day at the beach, complete with portable carted sand in which to dig and inflatable beach balls to toss. An educational segment dealt with shells and a live hermit crab was the special guest; we set the mood with Beach Boy tunes. Another time, we shared a lovely outdoor tea party complete with hats or wristlets crafted by the residents. We’ve also all dressed up in naturethemed Halloween costumes, like insects or jelly-fish, and always in color-appropriate attire when we celebrate holidays such as Valentine’s Day. It was startling to learn that Blarney Castle in Ireland has a poison garden, but we talked about it and looked at its photos for St. Patrick’s Day as part of the “wearin’ of the green.” We always have special thanks for the administration and staff of Centre Crest, especially Barbara, Brenda and Shelby, who offer weekly support.
AT CENTRE CREST, plants and flowers are a part of a resident’s therapy. The staff also accompanies us as we meet with some of the residents at the Penn State Arboretum for field trips each year. We wander with them through the gardens, note the sensory characteristics of trees and shrubs growing there, along with the container plantings, and enjoy the whimsical children’s garden features. We’ve seen that these programs and activities have had a positive effect on the seniors. Aside from fostering a sense of usefulness and hope, it improves the quality of their lives. I’ve read on one psychology site that horticultural and garden settings “help reduce pain, improve attention, and lessen stress.” I’d say that we have seen evidence of this in the smiles and hand clasping during our sessions. One lovely woman has recently told us repeatedly that, “You are all wonderful.” There is no doubt that we have ben-
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efited as well. I joined the group out of a great sadness for a close friend who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I felt I wanted to offer support for others with a similar diagnosis, but I never imagined the payback would be as rewarding as it is. Not only because of the close friendships I have forged with members of the gardening group, but also because of the satisfaction of providing closer ties with the natural world for those who can no longer readily experience it firsthand. In other gardening news, I’ve been asked by Larry Campbell, one of the organizers of the Penn State Master Gardeners 2016 Garden Fair and Plant Sale, being held on Saturday, May 21, to remind vegetable gardeners that Centre County’s last spring frost date can be as late as the end of May and to delay planting until then.
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CATA photo contest winners announced STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority launched its fourth annual “In Transit” photo contest in midMarch, through which CATA riders and the general public were encouraged to submit their own CATA-themed photography. By the submission deadline of April 29, a total of 92 photos had been submitted. Entries were narrowed to three finalists by CATA representatives and online voting determined the winners. The grand prize was won by Rusty Glessner. She will have her photo featured on the cover of the Fall 2016 Ride Guide and will receive a $100 Amazon. com gift card. Ye Tian, the runnerup, will receive a $75 Downtown State College gift card, and second runner-up Chen-Wei Cheng will receive a $50 Downtown State College gift card. All submissions are currently available for viewing on the CATABUS Facebook page, www. facebook.com/rideCATABUS.
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RUSTY GLESSNER’S photo was the grand-prize winner in CATA’s annual “In Transit” photo contest.
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Greeks CARE works to combat sexual violence UNIVERSITY PARK — After participating in the inaugural year of Greeks CARE, approximately 160 students from various Penn State fraternities and sororities now have the tools to examine their roles in preventing sexual violence, supporting survivors and facilitating culture change within the Greek community and beyond. Greeks CARE, a collaborative venture between Penn State’s Center for Women Students and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, was piloted in fall 2015 under the name “The Ten Man/Woman Plan,” based on a program from the University of Maryland. For six weeks in spring 2016, participating chapters sent approximately six members to the weekly hour-long sessions, facilitated by two trained undergraduate students and staff from the Center for Women Students and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Content changed weekly to focus on topics including gender stereotypes, sexual violence, consent and more. “We wanted to make sure the voices and concerns of students were central to the development of the program and issues
presented,” said Erin Farley, programming coordinator of the Center for Women Students. “Shannon Rafferty (an undergraduate student) was instrumental in bringing the idea of the program to Penn State, and the future success of the program should be credited to the many students who not only participated this year, but also want to help in the upcoming year.” Chapters that participated in Greeks CARE for 2015-16 include: sororities Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Phi, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha, Omega Phi Alpha, Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Delta Pi and fraternities Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Pi, Theta Chi, Delta Chi, Alpha Sigma Phi, Alpha Chi Rho, Chi Phi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Theta, Sigma Lambda Beta, Beta Theta Pi and Delta Tau Delta. Additional chapters/organizations will be recruited for 2016-17 sessions. “With Greeks CARE, we are showing that there is a problem on campus, and the first way to fix a problem is admitting there is one,” said Zach Watkins, a freshman member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.
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Summer Festivals and Events Planner Plenty of events on tap for summer
If you’re looking for something to do this summer, Centre County has it all. From festivals and fairs to concerts and plays, there truly is something for everyone. On the pages that follow, check out the Gazette’s guide to summer fun so you can plan accordingly. — Chris Morelli
Fun: Festivals and Special Events MAY 21
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County’s Garden Fair & Plant Sale, Rock Springs This annual event takes place at the site of Ag Progress Days and features vendor booths, exhibits, demonstrations, gardening talks and more. (www.extension.psu. edu/plants/master-gardener/counties/ centre/ plant-sale)
MAY 22
Festa-Nic, Pleasant Gap Fire Company Carnival Grounds A local festival/picnic features samplings of local food and beverage, games for all ages, local beer, wine, and spirits sampling, musical entertainment and more.
MAY 26-30
Memorial Day in Boalsburg The Village of Boalsburg, the birthplace of Memorial Day, will be holding its 152nd Memorial Day festivities. In addition to food, music, crafts and Civil War battle reenactments, many other special events are planned. (www.boalsburg.com)
JUNE 2-4
Pennsylvania Summer Special Olympics, Penn State Thousands of Special Olympians come to Penn State in what is truly one of the most inspiring events of the year. (www. specialolympicspa.org)
JUNE 3-5
Nittany Antique Machinery Show, Penn’s Cave The 42nd annual spring show will feature more than 700 vendors with found treasures, old and new, to offer. (www. nittanyantique.org) Gazette file photo
SIDEWALK ART is always a hit at the annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which takes place in July. JUNE 4
JUNE 3-4
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THERE IS something for every taste at ArtsFest.
Summer’s Best Music Fest, Downtown State College The festival has expanded to two days and also includes two outdoor beer gardens. Local and national acts will perform during the event with Doyle Bramhall, the headliner, on Saturday, June 4. Other acts include Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Swamp Candy and Nikki Hill. Local acts include Pure Cane Sugar, Jackie Brown & the Gill Street Band and Spider Kelly. (summersbestmusicfest.com)
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Parade, Kids’ Night, Baked Goods Auction & Much More! Nightly Entertainment including Bellefonte High School Band
Bellefonte Children’s Fair, Talleyrand Park Features five fun-filled hours of games, activities, entertainment, raffles and displays. Proceeds benefit Bellefonte Borough playgrounds. (www.visitbellefonte.com) Seasonal Art Exhibit, Penn State Arboretum A solo exhibition, “Sculptures in Steel” by Robert Anderson, opens to the public in The Arboretum at Penn State’s first-ever seasonal art exhibition. Creator of the popular garden kaleidoscope located in the arboretum children’s garden, Anderson will display a collection of his larger works in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. By turns mon-
umental and playful, his inflated steel sculptures draw inspiration from the Japanese art of origami, or paper-folding. “Sculptures in Steel” will be on exhibit at the Arboretum from Saturday, June 4, through Monday, Oct. 24. (www.arboretum.psu.edu)
JUNE 11
Lemont Village Strawberry Festival, Lemont Village Green The festival features fresh strawberries, homemade cakes by Lemont residents, ice cream from Meyer Dairy and lemonade, along with musical entertainment, pony rides, children’s activities and more. (www.lemontvillage.org) Festivals, Page 22
SUMMER CONCERTS Sunday, June 12, 7 p.m. Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte
Friday, July 29, 6:30 p.m. Triangle Park, Lock Haven
Sunday, August 14, 6 p.m. RAFFLE DRAWING - SATURDAY NIGHT You don’t need to be present to win
Carnival Grounds at ... 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, PA
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Performances: Music and Theater
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE
FUSE PRODUCTIONS
www.cpa.psu.edu ■ June 17 — Celtic Woman, Eisenhower Auditorium Multiplatinum Irish music sensation Celtic Woman presents “Destiny,” a new production with many songs, including timeless Irish traditional and contemporary standards wrapped in the group’s celebrated style.
CELTIC WOMAN FRIDAY CONCERTS AT THE VILLAGE GREEN IN LEMONT www.lemontvillage.org ■ June 3 — The Briggadiers ■ June 10 — Tussey Mountain Moonshiners ■ June 17 — Steve Van Hook and Jim Colbert ■ June 24 — Acoustic Artifacts ■ July 1 — Blind Horse Wagon ■ July 8 — The Neighbors ■ July 15 — Carpal Tunnel String Band ■ July 22 — Ride the Song ■ July 29 — OverheaD ■ Aug. 5 — Kenneth Baxter ■ Aug. 12 — Hops & Vines ■ Aug. 19 — Tyne & the Fastlyne ■ Aug. 26 — The Project
HOPS & VINES A m e r i c a ’s
www.fuseproductions.org ■ June 9-18 — “My Fair Lady,” Penn State Downtown Theatre Center This show is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” with book, music and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.
MUSIC AT PENN’S WOODS, ESBER RECITAL HALL www.mpw.psu.edu ■ June 8 — “Music in the Gardens: Healing the Soul,” Penn State Arboretum Musicians, scattered around the arboretum, will perform various selections. The evening is capped with the musicians coming together to perform a program on the event lawn. ■ June 15 — Festival musicians Program to be announced. ■ June 18 — Copland/Mendelssohn/Bizet Program with the Festival Orchestra features “Three Latin American Sketches” by Copland, Mendelssohn’s Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 25, and Bizet’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major. Pianist Jose Ramon Mendez is the featured soloist. ■ June 22 — Festival musicians Program to be announced. ■ June 25 — Schubert/Mouquet/ Lutoslawski Program features Lutoslawski’s “Little Suite,” Mouquet’s “La Flute de Pan” and Schubert’s Symphony No. 4, in C Minor, D. 147. Flutist Naomi Seidman is the featured soloist.
NITTANY THEATRE AT THE BARN www.nittanytheatre.org ■ May 10-28 — “Company” The second season of the theater company opens with Stephen Sondheim’s popular musical comedy. ■ June 7-25 — “12 Angry Men” Reginald Rose’s drama about the deliberations of a jury of a murder trial. ■ July 5-23 — “All Shook Up” The musical featuring the music of Elvis Presley and based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”
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SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL MUSIC PICNIC SERIES
www.southhills.edu ■ June 5 — Sweet Adelines ■ June 12 — Wagner Goldstein Jazz Project ■ June 19 — Deacons of Dixieland ■ June 26 — Keystone Society of Swing ■ July 3 — Dan and Galla ■ July 10 — The Little German Band ■ July 24 — State College Municipal Band ■ July 31 — Jay Voneda Quartet ■ Aug. 7 — Nittany Knights A Capella Chorus ■ Aug. 14 — Bellefonte Community Band ■ Aug. 21 — Tommy Wareham & The Intrigues ■ Aug. 28 — Zeropoint Big Band
■ July 28-31 — “The Heidi Chronicles,” Penn State Downtown Theatre Center Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1989, the plot follows Heidi Holland from high school in the 1960s to her career as a successful art historian more than 20 years later.
THE STATE THEATRE www.thestatetheatre.org ■ May 18 — Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The band, which has multiple Grammy, IBMA and CMA awards and nominations, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
THE LITTLE GERMAN BAND STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE www.scctonline.org ■ May 19-22 — “Blithe Spirit,” Penn State Downtown Theatre Center Noel Coward’s comedy about the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance with the hopes of gathering material for his next book. ■ June 16-19 — “The Drowsy Chaperone,” The State Theatre The musical comedy parodies American musical comedy of the 1920s.
■ June 25 — Ani DiFranco DiFranco has been setting her own pace — and encouraging countless admirers to do the same — for more than 20 years. But while she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has grown far beyond her acoustic solo roots in cozy venues to embrace jazz, soul, electronica and even more distant sounds. All of which are featured in DiFranco’s new RighANI DiFRANCO teous Babe release, Music, Page 23
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Other Attractions: Museums and More CAVES/CAVERNS
ety and American Philatelic Research Library. Located in Bellefonte in a restored nineteenth-century match factory complex. (www.stamps.org)
■ Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks Huntingdon www.lincolncaverns.com
■ Centre Furnace Mansion State College Home to the Centre County Historical Society, the mansion, the ironmaster’s residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and is furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family from 1842 to 1891. (www.centrecountyhistory.org)
■ Indian Caverns Spruce Creek www.indiancaverns.com
■ Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park Centre Hall www.pennscave.com ■ Woodward Cave Route 45, between State College and Lewisburg www.woodwardcave.com
PENN’S CAVE AND WILDLIFE PARK FARMERS MARKETS
■ Bellefonte Saturdays Gamble Mill parking lot ■ Boalsburg Tuesdays Pennsylvania Military Museum parking lot
MUSEUMS
■ Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County Bellefonte “Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom” is an ongoing exhibit. Starting Friday, June 3, the exhibit “Gardens of Central Pennsylvania” begins. (www. bellefontemuseum.org) ■ Discovery Space of Central PA State College Children’s museum in downtown State College featuring interactive and educational exhibits. (www.mydiscoveryspace. org) ■ Palmer Museum of Art Exhibits Penn State Featuring “American Art in the Shadow of World War I” through Sunday, Aug. 7; “The Prints of Jules Heller” through Sunday, Aug. 14, and “Still Moving: Photograph by Steve McCurry,” from Tuesday, June 14, through Sunday, Sept. 18.
■ Downtown State College Tuesdays and Fridays Locust Lane
PALMER MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITS ■ Pennsylvania Military Museum Boalsburg Featuring “A Celebration of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans,” Sunday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.
NATURE/OUTDOOR FUN
■ The Arboretum at Penn State Open dawn until dusk. Features more than 17,000 plants representing more than 700 species. Also features the Childhood Gate’s Children’s Garden. (www. arboretum.psu.edu) ■ Millbrook Marsh Nature Center State College Features 50 acres of wetland area and 12 acres of farmstead area. Visitors can hike, walk on the boardwalk, bird watch, picnic and more. (www.crpr.org) ■ Mount Nittany Has nearly nine miles of volunteermaintained trails and many scenic views. (www.mtnittany.org)
■ Lemont Wednesdays Lemont Green
■ Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Petersburg Penn State’s nature center features nature trails, discover room and birds of prey. (www.shaverscreek.org)
■ Millheim Saturdays Millheim American Legion ■ North Atherton Saturdays Home Depot parking lot
HISTORICAL
■ American Philatelic Center Bellefonte Home to the American Philatelic Soci-
BELLEFONTE ART MUSEUM FOR CENTRE COUNTY
A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE: HONORING PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS Sunday, May 22, 2016 Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
■ Stone Valley Recreation Area Petersburg Located in Huntingdon County, the Penn State-owned area has 29 miles of trails for hiking and Lake Perez, a 72-acre freshwater lake that can be used for boating and fishing. (www.psu.edu/stone_ valley)
Enjoy Lemont Wednesdays, May 25-Oct. 26: Farmers’ Market, 3-7 pm Fridays, June 3-Aug. 26: Friday Concerts on the Village Green, 7:30-9 pm
■ Tussey Mountain Boalsburg Features nine-hole golf course, miniature golf course, go-kart track, driving range and batting cages. (www.tussey mountain.com)
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES AND WINERIES
■ Barrel 21 State College Barrel 21 is a tapas dining experience brought to you by Otto’s Pub & Brewery. Featuring small-plate fusion cuisine with local flavors influenced by various cultures. (www.ottospubandbrewery.com) ■ Big Spring Spirits Bellefonte Offers more than 10 spirits, including Big Spring Vodka, rum, Silver Lion White Corn Whiskey, spiced rum, coconut rum, 7 Governors’ Gin, Silver Fox White Rye Whiskey and Silver Hare Wheat Whiskey. (www.bigspringspirits.com) ■ Elk Creek Café and Aleworks Millheim As the name implies, Elk Creek has an ale- centric beer list, but the variety offered is substantial, from light to dark and from malt-forward to heavily hopped. (www. elkcreekcafe.net) ■ Good Intent Cider Bellefonte Opened in October 2014, Good Intent Cider offers seven hard ciders, Other attractions, Page 21
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Sat., June 11: Strawberry Festival, 3-7 pm, Village Green Fri., Sat., Sun., July 15, 16, 17: Lemont Fest, Village Green and Granary Aug. 13: Community Yard Sale, 9 am-1 pm U.S. Army reunion and memorial service sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Guard commemorating the Pennsylvanian Citizen Soldier. The event features a military band concert and equipment displays.
Sat., Sept. 10: Gourmet Granary Dinner, 6:30 pm Fri. & Sat., Dec. 2 &3: German Christmas Market
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Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club
67th Annual Bellefonte Children’s Fair Saturday, June 4th 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bounce House Games Great Prizes Food Fun
Corner of Armor and Curtin Streets All proceeds go towards building an inclusive playground our our community.
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Other attractions, from page 20 including Adam’s Apple, The More the Berrier, Rose Farm Orchard and Hodgepodge. (www.goodintentcider. com) ■ Happy Valley Brewery State College Serves up a core range of wellcrafted beers plus a number of inventive seasonals on tap at any given time. Those seasonals go quickly and embrace unusual styles and unique ingredients. (www.happyvalleybeer. com) ■ Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery State College Has more than 25 wines, including Fox Point, Blue Luna and Ruby Throat Rosé. (www.thehappyvalley winery.com)
■ Keewaydin Cider Mill State College Keewaydin Cider Mill offers three hard ciders — a semisweet, semidry and cherry hard cider. (www. ottospubandbrewery.com) ■ Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery Centre Hall Offers free tastings of its more than 25 award-winning wines, which range from dry to sweet. Some wines to try include chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Nittany Mountain White, Nittany Mountain Blush and Tailgate Red. (www.mtnittanywinery. com) ■ Otto’s Pub and Brewery State College Pours a number of ales and lagers and also is the county’s only produc-
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tion brewery, offering a variety of styles in cases and six packs at many retail outlets. (www.ottospubandbrewery.com) ■ Robin Hood Brewing at Home D Pizzeria Bellefonte and State College Robin Hood brews up tasty ales and lagers specifically to pair with its Italian menu. (www.robinhoodbrewingco.com) ■ Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Spring Mills Offers more than 30 wines; has Campfire Friday Nights starting in June, featuring acoustic music. Also, visit Seven Mountains Wine Bar on the Diamond in Boalsburg. (www. sevenmountainswinecellars.com) — Compiled by Gazette staff
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JUNE 13-19
Happy Valley Culinary Week It’s the fourth year for this seven-day celebration of the art of cooking, locally grown foods and the chefs who prepare some wonderful dishes. (www. visitpennstate.org)
JUNE 17
Celtic Fest, Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg The third annual event returns to Tussey Mountain featuring live music, great beer, Irish-whiskey tastings, vendors,
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Highland games and more. (www.tussey mountain.com)
rade, a 4K race, musical entertainment and more. (www.4thfest.org)
JUNE 17-18
JULY 5-9
Bellefonte Cruise and Sock Hop Includes an open cruise, sock hop, allvehicle show, parade of high-performance and classic cars, show cars, motorcycle poker run and much more. (www.bellefonte cruise.org)
JULY 4
Central PA 4th Fest, Penn State Besides one of the best firework shows in the country, this event includes a pa-
Snow Shoe Carnival Annual carnival features rides, games and food.
JULY 7-10
Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall Enjoy a variety of bluegrass performers, including Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, during the festival’s fourth year at its Centre Hall home. (www.remingtonryde.com)
JULY 12-17
Philipsburg Heritage Days The town holds its 19th celebration. (www.philipsburgheritagedays.com)
JULY 14-17
People’s Choice Festival, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg This homegrown festival celebrates the work of Pennsylvania artists. (www. peopleschoicefestival.com) Festivals, Page 23
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ARTISTS FROM across the country will have a chance to sell their wares at Arts Fest.
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THE BELLEFONTE CRUISE happens every Father’s Day weekend in downtown Bellefonte.
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THERE ARE plenty of talented area bands performing throughout the county this summer. Gazette file photo
SAND SCULPTURES can be found at Arts Fest in downtown State College.
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SUMMER’S BEST MUSIC FEST will take place in downtown State College in June.
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to find out which makes the best wings in Happy Valley. Also, different musical acts perform during each week of the competition. (www.tusseymountain.com)
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, State College and Penn State The event celebrates its 50th edition as it continues to attract more than 125,000 people to the region to celebrate the arts with its nationally recognized Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition, special Children’s Day, as well as music, dance and theatrical performances in a variety of traditional and nontraditional venues. (www.artsfestival.com)
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Wings in the Park, Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, Tom Tudek Park, State College Join Master Gardeners and partner organizations for a day of family-fun activities, exhibits and presentations as butterflies, bees and all of our pollinator pals are celebrated. (www.snetsingerbutterfly garden.org)
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WingFest Begins, Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg Local restaurants compete each week
Pleasant Gap Carnival, Pleasant Gap Carnival features rides, games and
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food. Raises money for the Pleasant Gap Volunteer Fire Dept.
“Allergic to Water.” A portion of ticket sales benefit the Centre County Women’s Resource Center. ■ June 29 — Mary Chapin Carpenter Carpenter’s latest CD, “The Things That We Are Made Of,” came out May 6. The singer-songwriter has recorded 14 albums and sold more than 14 million records. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Centre MARY CHAPIN County Women’s Resource Center. CARPENTER
JULY 29-30
JazzPA Summer Jazz Celebration, Bellefonte The 12th JazzPA Summer Jazz Celebration will feature jazz violinist Sara Caswell with the Russ Kassoff Trio.
JULY 31
Last Cruise Car and Motorcycle Show, State College This annual event in downtown State College supports the Centre County Youth Service Bureau. (www.ccysb.com) — Compiled by Gazette staff
SUMMER SOUNDS FROM THE GAZEBO IN TALLEYRAND PARK www.bellefontearts.org ■ June 12 — Bellefonte Community Band ■ June 19 — Urban Fusion ■ June 26 — JT Thompson ■ July 3 — Ron Burrage Jazz Band ■ July 10 — Tussey Mountain Moonshiners ■ July 17 — Tommy Wareham ■ July 24 — Dan Stevens ■ July 31 — Repascz Band ■ Aug. 7 — Second Winds ■ Aug. 14 — Coteriesband — Compiled by Gazette staff
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End of the Road
Penn State softball team eliminated by Michigan By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State softball team’s 8-7 win over Nebraska in the Big Ten Softball Tournament quarterfinals on May 13 was an intense struggle, and it gave the Nittany Lions exactly what they wished for. The win set up a semifinal matchup with the second-ranked team in the country and tournament favorite Michigan Wolverines. Unfortunately for the Lions, the game — and the entire day for that matter — did not go as planned. The weather was bad, and the starting time for the first semifinal between Minnesota and Northwestern was pushed back an hour. Then, thunderstorms caused a rain delay after the fourth inning in that game, and what was originally a 3:30 p.m. start against Michigan was actually pushed back three hours to 6:30 p.m. When the game did begin, even though the Nittany Lions were well aware of Michigan’s ability to jump ahead early against opponents, they still could not stop it from happening. Michigan’s Tera Blanco and Aidan Falk smashed back-toback, two-out home runs that capped a four-run Wolverine
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PENN STATE outfielder Macy Jones makes a catch during the Nittany Lions’ Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan on May 15.
outburst in the first inning. Penn State, to its credit, was subsequently able to slow the Michigan offense and stay within reasonable striking distance throughout the game, in a large part thanks to the relief pitching of freshman Madison Siefert. Yet the Lions could never make up the quick deficit and fell, 6-1, in a contest they likely had to win in order to secure one of the final slots in the 64-team NCAA tournament. “That team (Michigan) only lost four times all year,” Penn State coach Amanda Lehotak said. “I felt our kids gave it their best shot. I don’t think we could have played any better. “Obviously, we’d like to have the first inning back, but it wasn’t for lack of effort, desire or wants. Our kids played their hearts out tonight, and we came up short. I take my hat off to Michigan.” As it has so many time this season, Michigan asserted itself from the very beginning of the game. Penn State starter Marlaina Laubach gave up an opening walk to leadoff hitter Sierra Lawrence, who promptly stole second base. Laubach, however, could see her way out of the inning after retiring the next two hitters, but Kelsey Susalla kept things going for Michigan with an RBI single that scored Lawrence. Road, Page 30
Penn State ekes out close win vs. Nebraska By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Even though it will probably be overshadowed by Penn State’s 6-1 loss to No. 2 Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals on May 14, the Nittany Lions’ victory over Nebraska in the quarterfinal the day before was a significant step forward for coach Amanda Lehotak’s team and worthy of another look. Nebraska was the No. 5 seed coming into the game, but the Huskers had a record of 33-18, ranked in the top 25, and had one of the best offenses in the country. The Huskers were one of only six teams with wins over three of the top 10 Rating Percentage Index teams in the country, and the only team with wins over two of the top three (Michigan and Oregon). Nebraska came in with the 32nd RPI ranking nationally and would likely have locked up an NCAA bid with a victory over the Nittany Lions in the quarterfinal game at Beard Field. But that didn’t happen. Alyssa VanDerveer hit a grand slam home run, Shelby Miller lofted a solo shot, and freshman Tori Dubois lined a two-run double as Penn State hung on for a wild, 8-7 victory and advanced to the semifinals. Nebraska fell behind early, but its offense was relentless. Down 5-1, the Husk-
ers scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning to cut PSU’s lead to 5-4. Penn State responded with three more in the bottom of the fifth to take an 8-4 lead, but Kiki Stokes ripped a three-run homer in the sixth to bring Nebraska right back into it, 8-7. It was truly inspired relief work from Penn State freshman relief pitcher Madison Siefert in a 1-2-3 seventh inning that preserved the Lions’ win. “I wasn’t really looking for anything special,” VanDerveer said about her grand slam. “I was just looking for a pitch to hit into the outfield, even to score just one run, or even a base hit up the middle. I wasn’t trying to do anything special, but I happened to hit the ball hard, and my teammates did a great job of getting on base for me and I couldn’t ask for anything else.” One out later, Miller followed with a rainbow even farther out than VanDerveer’s, and the Lions had a 5-1 lead. Nebraska chopped into that lead in the top of the fifth, batting around and scoring three runs to put the score at 5-4. PSU starter Marlaina Laubach began to show signs of wear when she hit two batters, gave up a walk and a base hit to Laura Barrow. Mattie Fowler hit a two-run single, her third RBI of the game, and Nebraska was a run away from tying the game. Siefert relieved Laubach at this point
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THE PENN STATE softball team celebrates a home run by Alyssa VanDerveer (41) during the Nittany Lions’ 8-7 win over Nebraska on May 13. and after walking her first batter, escaped further damage when she got Kaylan Jablonski to fly out with the bases loaded. Tori Dubois and Erin Pond both had RBI hits as Penn State scored three to
make it 8-5 after the fifth, but Stokes kept the Husker hopes alive with her seventh homer of the season in the sixth. Win, Page 30
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Minnesota captures Big Ten Tournament By JOSE RUIZ correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Second-seeded Minnesota pulled off a stunner with a 4-3, 10-inning win at the Big Ten Softball Tournament, knocking off heavily favored Michigan on May 14 at Beard Field. The win gave the Golden Gophers the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. It was their third tournament title and second in three years. Each title came against Michigan. In the bottom of the 10th inning and way past midnight, with Minnesota’s Sam Macken on first and Sydney Fabian on second, sophomore second baseman Danielle Parlich hit a routine ground ball toward the shortstop. However, a Michigan fielding error allowed Fabian to round the bases, dodge the catcher’s tag and score the game-winning run, giving Minnesota the title. “I am just so proud of our team right now. We were nothing but resilient. Nothing from today, either game, was easy,” said Minnesota head coach Jessica Allister. Minnesota’s pitcher Sara Groenewegen was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Player after picking up three wins in two days. Groenewegen struck out 11 batters and gave up just two earned runs in 10 innings of the championship game. Always maintaining control of the game, she also pitched all the innings for
Minnesota in the tournament and hit a home run in the Golden Gophers’ semifinal win. The game was tight throughout. In her first at-bat, Michigan’s Sierra Romero hit a solo home run to centerfield for a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Minnesota’s Sam Macken responded by scoring on a wild pitch to even the score at 1-1 and close out the first inning. The Wolverines broke the tie again in the top of the third as junior Kelly Christner sailed a deep fly ball into left field to get Sierra Lawrence on the sac fly for a 2-1 lead. The Gophers responded in the same way in the bottom of the same inning when Macken scored her second run of the night on a Maddie Houlihan fly ball, tying the score at 2-2. With two outs in the top of the sixth inning, sophomore first baseman Tera Blanco belted a solo home run over the center field wall to give Michigan a 3-2 lead. In the bottom of the sixth with the bases loaded and two outs, Minnesota’s Parlich answered back with an RBI single, scoring Dani Wenner to tie the game at 3-3. Michigan was looking to make it consecutive seasons of sweeping the Big Ten regular season and postseason championships, but the team had a tall order after having no rest after their semifinal game. The Wolverines beat the Nittany Lions
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MINNESOTA HAD plenty to celebrate during the 2016 Big Ten Tournament, which was held at Penn State.
still getting the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. Both Michigan and Minnesota will be in the NCAA tournament along with four other Big Ten teams as they gun for a national championship.
pretty easily with a 6-1 win, were they only allowed three hits and the only run coming from five consecutive walks. But it was tall order playing games back-to-back and has the championship go four extra innings. Yet, Michigan was not affected by the lost
BEA softball squad posts a pair of big wins By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — After the Bald Eagle Area softball team completed its 11-0 romp over Tyrone on May 9, the path for the Eagles to the Mountain League championship became readily apparent. That doesn’t mean, however, that it was in any way easy. All the Eagles had to do was beat archrival Bellefonte and then at unpredictable Central, on consecutive nights, and they would wrap up a tie for the title with PhilipsburgOsceola. If the Mounties slipped, the championship would be BEA’s alone. But, first things first. On May 12, BEA made the trip to Bellefonte to take on pitching ace Tara Baney and the rest of the Red Raiders. For Bellefonte, this was a game it also had to win to stay in Mountain League contention. The Raiders were a game behind BEA and P-O, and a loss would all but eliminate them. Yet it was Senior Day at the Bellefonte Middle School, and the Raiders and their fans were ready for the big showdown. What they weren’t ready for were two consecutive tworun doubles by BEA’s Brooke Woodward and Sidney Shultz that broke open a close game and surged the Eagles into the lead in the top of the fifth inning. Designated hitter Morgan Peters added some breathing room with a solo homer in the sixth, and freshman pitcher Zoey Surovec held off the Raiders in a 5-2 Eagle victory. “We did it at the right time today,” Bald Eagle coach Don Lucas said. “The home run was big time because obviously that put us up one more run. And they (Bellefonte) are capable of coming back because they did it the last time. “Baney is a tough pitcher. The second, third time around you’re hoping to get a better look, but she really controlled the strike zone. We had to muscle some ground
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U.S. Open champ Jordan Spieth meets the press JOHN DIXON
OAKMONT — Prior to the start of the 116th U. S. Open Tournament, the returning champion holds a press conference at the site of the current year’s event. Making the trip from Texas to southwest Pennsylvania’s Oakmont Country Club recently was 2015 winner Jordan Spieth. The 22-year-old champ provided those who cover golf with a question-and-answer media event. In preparation for the tournament, Spieth also managed to play 27 holes on the fabled course for the first time. The 116th U. S. Open will be held Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19. A limited number of tickets John Dixon covers are still available. golf for The Centre Media: After playing 27 holes on County Gazette. the Oakmont course, what are your Email him at thoughts and impressions? sports@centre Spieth: Yeah, it’s lived up to and countygazette.com. passed the hype it already receives from everybody. What a great test of golf and a very tough but fair test of golf. You can already tell. We had a great experience, played 27 holes. We played the back nine yesterday evening and 18 holes this morning. So, had a lot of fun with it and it’s going to be a great U.S. Open this year, I think. Media: Unable to use your normal caddie and friend, Michael Greller, you relied on the wisdom of Oakmont caddie Danny Pursehouse. What did you learn from his input? Spieth: Yeah, I had Danny, who caddies out here and has for a little while, and was very helpful. Same with Jim (Biehl, Oakmont club member), who hosted us. They were both very helpful in pointing out, you know, different slopes on the greens, different — kind of keep your eye out for short sided shots and how a lot of these greens, quite a few of them, pitch front to back, which is unusual, I would say, for golf courses now, and it forces you to really put the ball in the fairway. I learned a lot. I learned a lot off of just playing a round and a half here. I have different impressions from what I already knew. These bunkers here may as well be bunkers in the U.K. They may as well be pot bunkers. You just kind of have to hit sideways out of them for the most part. So, they are very much hazards and you really don’t need a lot of drivers. I don’t think either of those points were of importance until playing it.
Media: Last year at Chambers Bay in Washington, there were a lot of risk-reward par 4s and this year you had 17, a par-4 313 yards. You played it twice; it could be the ultimate in risk/reward. What’s your early impression of No. 17, especially as it would play as the 71st hole of the championship? Spieth: I think what makes it is the way the green is sloped. You’ve got part of the green that pitches left to right on the front, you’ve got part of it that pitches right to left on the back. And, the reason that makes a difference is with the speed and the firmness of the greens during the U.S.
Open, if you’re on the wrong side of that, it turns — and you go for it, you may miss it by 10 feet, but all of a sudden you’re really struggling to try and make par. I think that if you hit the right shot, you hit a 3-wood or driver off the tee and you hit it on the right line and you pull off the shot, you’re going to have a good look at birdie. It’s one of the great par 4s, one of the great short par 4s in the world. It’s tough for me to tell, so it seems like it will play that way.
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BALD EAGLE AREA head coach Don Lucas will lead the Lady Eagles into battle in the District 6 Class AA playoffs.
Playoff pairings announced By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
Four Centre County AA baseball and softball teams will be in action in the 2016 tournaments that begin Thursday, May 19. In softball, the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties earned the No. 1 seed and a firstround bye in the bracket after another stellar season and a share of another Mountain League championship. P-O will open at home Monday, May 23, against the winner of the May 19 game between No. 8 Richland and No. 9 Westmont-Hilltop. Lurking farther on in the bracket are No. 4 Ligonier Valley and No. 5 Penn Cambria. Ligonier Valley will take
on No. 13 Mount Union in the first round and Penn Cambria will meet No. 12 Forest Hills. Bald Eagle area earned the No. 3 seed, and the co-Mountain League champ Eagles will also have a first-round bye. BEA will then match up with the winner of the game between No. 6 Cambria Heights and No. 11 Bishop McCort on May 23 at BEA. No. 2 Central, the big spoiler in the 2015 tournament, will play the winner of the game between No. 7 Marion Center and No. 10 Blairsville at home May 23. The semifinals will be held at the home sites of the lower seeds Thursday, May 26, Playoffs, Page 30
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It was a great par 4 when we played it (during the practice round). It was soft and the rough wasn’t up as high as it will be on the left side. But you could tell, it’s going to be dicey trying to make decisions there, depending on where you are and where you stand. Media: Oakmont Country Club is noted for its bunkers, especially on No. 3 — the fabled church pews — as well as No. 5 and No. 15. So, what stood out to you that were so different than maybe any idea you had? Spieth: The bunkers are hazards out here; not just the church pews, all of them. The church pews actually potentially could play as easier ones compared to some of the others depending on where you go on them. But it’s mainly just a chunked sand wedge out, and play the hole in with a stroke penalty. Media: Other than the respect for the numerous bunkers on the Oakmont C.C. course, the lack of trees since the open was last held in 2007 is also a topic of discussion. Spieth: I think they talk about how many trees have been taken out since, what, 1970, within the last, I think, 20 years; it’s been something like 5,000 taken out, or more. It throws off your depth. It’s very difficult to understand, you get to a couple tee boxes, and you think you can hit driver. All of the sudden, your ball has landed. You think it’s on the right side of the fairway, but it’s flown either 25 yards farther or 25 yards shorter than you thought. That’s something that is nice having now played the golf course and understanding, not only going off the yardage book, but also visually gaining knowledge. It’s like playing in the U.K. It will be interesting to see the firmness of the fairways. I think that if the fairways firm up a little but not too much and the greens are really firm, it will be a fantastic U.S. Open. If the fairways get too firm, it could potentially be scary and could be almost too challenging to hold them in certain cases. But the USGA does a great job of walking that line between, you know, finding even to a couple under without not being rewarded for hitting good shots. And cer-
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tainly at Oakmont, they know what they are doing here. Media: Do you have any recollection of the last U.S. Open here at Oakmont? And what would it mean to join the list of great champions here that includes Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus, among others? Spieth: I remember watching Angel (Cabrera) just put on a clinic ball striking. He can do that. I’ve played with Angel, actually in a U.S. Open. I played with him at The Olympic Club for three rounds. I remember a little of it. I don’t remember a whole lot, honestly. But yeah, the history here, when you walk in and see the front half of the U. S. Open trophies in there and who has won it, Hogan and Nicklaus, and Gene Sarazen going back. Angel obviously won a Masters, as well. This is a golf course that I was telling Danny (Pursehouse) as we were walking in, he asked my impressions of it. I said the best player would come out on top this week. You will have no crazy circumstance or bounces or this or that. You have to golf your ball around this place, and the person who is in full control of their entire game will win this U.S. Open. Media: Please reiterate how you got over the Masters experience to get ready for another major tournament. Spieth: It was 80 percent, 75 percent, you have to do it yourself; and then 25 percent relying on my team, family and friends. And then mentors, messages I get from mentors, pretty much saying, hey, you’ve been in contention six out of the last eight majors, won a couple of them. Something like that; the wrong miss at the wrong time is bound to happen at some point, whether you still win that major or not. I had the same exact miss at the U.S. Open last year. On 17 I made double bogey and kind of squeaked it out at the end, but that was potentially the same kind of experience as the Masters. You’re going to be on the good end and bad end. If you’re in it enough, you’re going to be on the good end and bad end of those situations, so keep putting ourselves in contention, and when we’re on the good end again, I’ll be able to enjoy it even more having experienced the other side of it.
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Chicago Cubs proving they are the real deal JASON ROLLISON
Last season, the three best teams in the National League resided in each others’ backyards. The St. Louis Cardinals took the NL Central division crown. The Pittsburgh Pirates forced them to win 100 games to do it. The Bucs settled in with 98 wins, and secured home field advantage in the Wild Card game by holding off a ferocious push by the Chicaco Cubs, who won 97. In 2016, the Pirates have clearly been lapped by the Jason Rollison is a free-spending Cubs. To be Pittsburgh Pirates fair, nearly the entirety of commentator. the National League has as Email him well. at jason@ In the Pirates’ case, the piratesbreakdown. degree of domination they com. have received at the hands of the northsiders has been so incredible, that it took a near-perfect game from Gerrit Cole to squeak by with a 2-1 win May 15. In that game, Jon Lester took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Pirates were able to scratch across a run. It took an insurance home run from Jung Ho Kang to truly seal the deal, giving the team their first win against the Cubs through the first six games against them this year. The Cubs’ dominance against the Pirates takes many forms.
Against all other clubs, the Pirates have a .275/.357/.427 triple-slash — batting average, on-base percentage and slugging — but the offense falters against Chicago with a .213/.283/.305 mark. As a team, the Pirates have drawn 139 walks in 35 games, but only 14 of those have come against the new boss on the NL Central block. And, it’s not just the Pirates batters that falter. The club’s pitching — easily the weak link of the team through the season’s first month — sees an already-bloated 4.55 season earned run average balloon to 7.33 against the Cubs. Chicago hits the Pirates at a .318 clip as opposed to .263 for the rest of the National League. While many will proclaim that it is still early for the Pirates to abandon hope at the NL Central crown, it is clear that the Chicago Cubs are the class of the National League, if not of all baseball. Going into 2016, many felt this would be the case, yet few thought the team could be this dominant. Many also felt that the St. Louis Cardinals would be lock-step with Chicago at the top of the NL Central heap. The Cardinals find themselves in the same class as the Pirates, a fact that is almost as surprising as Chicago’s dominance. While the Cubs may fall to earth, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem eerily fated to fight for a wild card berth once again. The one-and-done scenario has not been kind to the club the last two years, and this particular team may not have the horses to maintain home-field advantage this time around.
ONLY A SOLO home run by the Pirates’ Jung Ho Kang prevented the first-place Cubs from sweeping the Bucs in the Windy City over the weekend.
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Road, from page 24 Blanco followed with her home run far over the leftfield wall, and then it didn’t take long for Falk to make it two homers in a row. In the space of a few pitches, Michigan set Penn State back on its heels with four sudden runs. “We tried to manage the zone and get ahead early,” Lehotak said, “but I think Marley’s (Laubach) adrenaline was up and she wasn’t getting pitches that they would chase; they were very visible balls. I think we started the game off with a walk, and that’s not good for Michigan’s offense and the momentum of the game. “Michigan, two things: You have to keep the ball in the park, which we did after the first inning, and you have to get ahead. We were not surprised they jumped out early — it’s kind of their M.O. — so we just wanted to stop them in the second inning.” Siefert was able to do that, and in fact gave up just one run in the next four innings, all the while hoping that the Lions would rally and get back into the game. That almost happened in the third. Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Megan Betsa was on the mound for the Wolverines, and after two easy innings, she ran into control problems in the third. With two outs, she walked Macy Jones, Mollie Sorenson and Lexi Knief to load the bases. That brought up catcher Alyssa Vanderveer, who the day before against Nebraska blasted a grand slam in almost the exact same situation. On Betsa’s second pitch, Vanderveer lashed a screaming line drive down the left field line that hit just inches foul; it was that close to a baseclearing double.
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SPORTS MAILBAG I have been increasingly concerned over two articles which appeared in The Daily Collegian. Over the last month, there have been allegations about abuse of female athletes by the coaches of the women’s Penn State ice hockey team and the women’s Penn State gymnastics team. These allegations, made by former members of both teams, were that they were forced to practice and compete while they were injured. Many team members from both programs have either quit their respective teams or transferred to other universities. I have called Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour’s office and have been assured she is aware of the allegations and is currently investigating the two coaching staffs. For fans of both programs, I urge you to call Penn State to take action against these coaches if the allegations are proved to be true. Penn State has high standards for all the coaching staffs of each athletic program and any abuse needs to be dealt with harshly. Thomas Sturniolo State College
Win, from page 24 With just a one-run lead now, Siefert shook it all off in the seventh, going ground ball, pop up, ground ball to win the game. It was Penn State’s 30th win of the season, put the Lions into the tournament semifinals, and solidified Penn State’s claim as one of the upper-tier teams in the Big Ten. “It was a good day for Penn State softball,” Lehotak said. “I’m so proud of the kids. So many good things happened — timely hitting, great pitching and phenomenal defense. I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of this team than I am today.” Playoffs, from page 28 and the finals will be at the Penn State Softball Park on Wednesday, June 1. The same two schools also qualified for the AA baseball tournament. Philipsburg-Osceola (11-6) will be the No. 7 seed, and Bald Eagle Area (11-7) will play as the No. 9 seed. P-O will open up play at home on May 19 against No. 10 Chestnut Ridge. The winner will face either No. 2 Richland or No. 15 Tyrone on May 23 in the quarterfinals. BEA will travel to No. 8 Forest Hills on May 19, and with a win, will take on the survivor of the No. 1 Bedford vs. No. 16 Everett game in the quarterfinals. The semifinals are set for Thursday, May 29, and the final site and time is yet to be determined.
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Robichaux uses childhood experiences for new film UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State School of Theatre faculty member Richard Robichaux fondly recalled summers spent in Louisiana with his “Paw-Paw” for his most recent role, a Cajun local named Pascal in the New Orleans-set “Devil in the Deep Blue Sea.” “Playing a character who speaks a mix of English, Cajun and French was a wonderful challenge but also a bit emotional for me,” said Robichaux, head of acting in the School of Theatre. “My grandfather worked construction just like this character and all my Cajun I get from him. You couldn’t always understand what he was saying, but you always knew what he meant! This project, more than any other, had an almost spiritual quality to it for that
reason. I could feel my Paw-Paw during every scene.” “The Devil in the Deep Blue Sea,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, is about Henry, an architect, and a homeless teen, Millie, who become friends after Henry’s RICHARD wife tragically dies in ROBICHAUX a car accident. Henry and Millie set out to build a boat to sail across the Atlantic, away from the world that has given them so much grief. Robichaux plays a handyman who helps them
build the boat. “I am enlisted to help the family repair more than just their house, but also fulfill a dream that may rescue Jason Sudeikis’ character from his grief,” he explained. The film stars Jason Sudeikis as Henry, Jessica Biel as Henry’s wife and Maisie Williams as Millie. It was directed by Bill Purple. “He is hands-down one of the best directors I have ever worked with, and I have already asked him to come visit with the students at Penn State next year,” said Robichaux. Those professional connections help Robichaux to teach his students not only the art of acting, but acting for a living. “Like any professor here at Penn State, professional development is a key part of
Exhibit opening at HUB Gallery UNIVERSITY PARK — “Art by Vesco,” a collection of sculptural encaustic paintings by Joe Vescovich, will be on display from Friday, May 20, through Sunday, Sept. 18, in Art Alley of Penn State’s HUB-Robeson Galleries. A public reception will be held in conjuction with the HUB Gallery exhibit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31. Painting and sculpture can be defined by their differences in viewer interaction; a sculpture is intended to be viewed from various different perspectives and angles, whereas a painting is intended to be viewed from one side. Vescovich’s work, however, can be referred to as sculptural paintings, as they do not exclusively fit either definition. Combining wood, metal and photography with encaustic, a form of painting that utilizes melted wax, allows Vescovich to create these wall sculptures, which are intended to be viewed from a variety of perspectives. To create his encaustics, Vescovich applies a mixture of heated beeswax, pigments and dammar resign to the sculptures. Beeswax is used specifically for its receptivity to oil paint and other pigments and its malleability. However, wax’s essential characteristic is to harden as soon as it leaves the heat source, so Vescovich must work quickly to make decisions and let the wax find its place. After the wax has cooled, he can manipulate its surface by scraping, carving or adding more layers. Vescovich compliments this layering process with lines, textures, geometric shapes and repetition to create patterns and an appearance of depth in order to draw the viewer’s eye into and around the surface of the piece. Vescovich’s education includes studies through the DeMazia Foundation of the Barnes Art Museum, the University of the Arts and the International Encaustics workshop. He has exhibited his encaustics at the Philadelphia Welcome Center; at Derrek’s, in Philadelphia’s Manayunk neighborhood, and at Abstract Expressions Gallery in Mount Holly, N.J.
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JOE VESCOVICH uses the encaustic form of painting in his sculptural works.
SCCT to present ‘Blithe Spirit’ STATE COLLEGE — The State College Community Theatre is bringing the classic comedy “Blithe Spirit” to the PSU Downtown Theatre Center. The show will run Thursday, May 19, through Sunday, May 22 with three evening performances at 8 p.m., a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. “Blithe Spirit” was written by Noël Coward and was first produced in 1941. The play revolves around Charles Condomine, a writer who invites a lively psychic into his home and mistakenly brings his first wife back from the beyond. The play takes a comedic turn, as Condomine is remarried to his second wife, Ruth, and is now being haunted by his first wife. “It is always a joy to work on a classic play like this one,” said director Bruce Fleischer. “It has the wonderful Noël Coward sense of wit and fun, with the added challenge of
bringing the ‘spirits’ to life. Ghosts and great theater — what could be better?” Over the years, the play has been presented in many forms. Coward adapted the play into a film in 1945, as well as into the musical “High Spirits,” which he also directed, alongside Gower Champion, in 1964. It also was shown on television and presented on radio. Most recently, “Blithe Spirit” was revived on Broadway in 2009 and on London’s West End in 2014. The creative team for this production includes Bruce Fleischer, Stephanie Whitesell, Jon Vickers-Jones, Megan Calon and Ellysa Stern Cahoy. The cast features Jonathan Hetler as Charles Condomine, Jocelyn Kotary as Ruth, Jackie Gianico as Madame Arcati and Kim Plummer as Elvira, the haunting first wife.
my position,” he explained. “Every time I work, I learn. And when I learn, I teach. … These contacts that I make become invaluable for my graduating students. I am also able to translate for them how I take the techniques we learn in class and use them in a professional venue, where I may be working in television, film or theater.” Robichaux’s credits also include the award-winning film “Boyhood” and television appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, Showtime and Comedy Central, as well as productions at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., Yale Repertory Theatre and many more. Later this month, he will spend a few days in Austin, Texas, shooting “When Jack Went Glamping,” directed by Brandon Dickerson.
LHU prof publishes book of poems LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University English professor Marjorie Maddox has just published a new book of poetry, “True, False, None of the Above.” According to publisher Wipf and Stock, “‘True, False, None of the Above’ poetically explores what it means to write, read and teach literature in a world that — at turns — rejects, embraces or shrugs indifferently at the spiritual. This is a book on the intersection of words and belief, on how books mark and mirror our lives, and how sometimes the journey we experience on the page leads us to faith.” Paul Mariani, University Professor of English at Boston ColSubmitted photo lege, and author of LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY “God and the Imagination: On Poets, professor Marjorie Maddox offers up Poetry, and the Inef- poetry in “True, False and None of fable” said that Mad- the Above.” dox’s work hearkens back to poetic greats. “In ‘True, False, None of the Above,’ Maddox offers us a brilliant, witty and vulnerable garland of poems,” said Mariani. “Here is the voice of a teacher, a poet, a mother and wife, a woman of faith bearing witness to a deep and lasting Truth, summoning — among others — the likes of Dante, Hopkins, Dickinson, Eliot and Frost, each calling out to the other, often at scintillant cross-purposes, all set choiring to this magisterial teacher’s gentle bidding.” A Sage Graduate Fellow at Cornell University, Maddox has published 10 collections of poetry, four children’s books, a forthcoming short story collection and more than 450 stories, poems and essays in journals and anthologies. The recipient of numerous awards, she also is co-editor of “Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.marjoriemaddox. com.
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AROUND & IN TOWN Local violinist playing to benefit Heifer International charity ful experience performing with her.” Arnett first convinced her mom to buy her a violin after spending months parading around her house with two straws pretending to play them. Since then, she has won several local competitions, including first place in both the Ann Keller Concerto Competition and Happy Valley’s Got Talent. She has played in many orchestras, including the Williamsport Symphony, National High School Honors Orchestra and the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. She has also played as a soloist with the Nittany Valley Symphony and the Williamsport Symphony. Arnett has spent the past few summers studying violin at various institutions around the country, most recently the Castleman Quartet Program, a seven-week intensive chamber music program lauded by Yo-Yo Ma as “the best of its kind.” This summer, she plans to return to the Castleman Program for part of the summer, as well as two other chamber music programs based in Boston and at Bowdoin College.
STATE COLLEGE — Violinist Raina Arnett will be hosting a recital for the benefit of Heifer International’s Empower Women Movement at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, located at 780 Waupelani Drive in State College. Arnett is a recent graduate of the State College Area High School and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. She will be assisted at the piano by Svetlana Rodionova. The concert is free, with a suggested donation of $10, and will be followed by a reception. The program will consist of selections by Beethoven, Grieg, Tchaikovsky and others. Having collaborated with her throughout high school, Arnett is happy to be joined onstage by pianist Rodionova. “I’m so excited to be playing with Svetlana again,” Arnett said. “Her energy and passion is unmatched by anyone else I’ve worked with, and it’s always such a wonder-
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VIOLINIST RAINA ARNETT will perform at 7:30 p.m. on May 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County.
New HUB-Robeson mixed-media exhibit features Iranian artist’s works UNIVERSITY PARK — The HUB-Robeson Galleries will be hosting “Decorum,” an exhibition of mixed-media artwork by Kiana Honarmand, in the HUB Gallery from Friday, May 27, to Sunday, Sept. 11. A public reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Honarmand’s work focuses on issues related to her cultural identity, especially the treatment of women in Iran’s society, the male gaze, censorship and surveillance. These are difficulties that individuals living in Iran, especially women, must deal with on a daily basis. Growing up in Iran, Honarmand felt stuck between tradition and modernity, as did many others in her generation. Iran had already been westernized before the 1979 revolution changed the culture to a more religious and traditional one. She explores and finds inspiration in the differences between the Middle East, where she grew up, and the West, where she lives
now. Merging the imagery of her past with her new cultural environment allows her to address the Western perception of the Middle East. Honarmand is a conceptual artist; all of the aesthetic and technical decisions she makes are driven by her concepts and ideas. She employs photography as her primary medium, but also includes sculpture, painting and collage as a means to convey her ideas. She also often incorporates a number of modern technologies, such as laser cutters, CNC routers, 3-D scanners and 3-D printers. Honarmand moved to the United States to pursue her master of fine arts degree from Penn State, which she completed in 2014. She has exhibited her work both in the United States and internationally. For more information, call (814) 865-2563 or visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries.
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PENN STATE students Kyle Ryan, Sarah Emery and Carly Scott stand outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Their visit was part of a guided tour for an aesthetics class.
Students critique art at Philadelphia Museum of Art MEDIA — David Macauley, associate professor of philosophy and environmental studies, recently guided students from his aesthetics course through the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The students viewed, discussed and critiqued art from a variety of historical periods and styles, including impressionism, international pop, dada, surrealism, cubism, American realism, East Asian and medieval art. Throughout the spring semester, Macauley’s class explored philosophical issues and ideas related to beauty, representation, meaning, interpretation and truth as they pertained to music, painting, photography, poetry, architecture, humor and environmental art. Students were also exposed to the original photography of a leading avantgarde photographer who visited the class from New Orleans. For their research projects, students worked on a variety of topics ranging from the aesthetics of virtual reality and the aesthetics of sports to the aesthetics of graffiti and public art and the aesthetics of rap music.
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AROUND & IN TOWN PSU professor’s research focuses on history of anatomy By AMY MILGRUB MARSHALL Special to the Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — The research and creative activity of College of Arts and Architecture faculty members is on display in a series of approximately three-minute videos produced by Cody Goddard, multimedia specialist for the college’s eLearning Institute, and Cynthia White, research associate. The first video features Cristin Millett, associate professor of art and sculptor, whose research has focused on the history of western medicine and how our understanding of human anatomy has developed from the second century B.C. to the 21st century, when technology has drastically changed how we visualize the body. The video shows how she uses 3-D scans instead of molds to create plastic models, and then works “subtractively,” carving material away using a CNC router or even a robotic arm. “It’s just another tool — it’s like a hammer for me,” Millett said. “It’s just that it’s coming from a computer source, and then translating it into technology, whether it’s a 3-D printer, or robot, or CNC machine.”
THE PENN STATE College of Arts and Architecture has produced a series of videos featuring faculty members’ research.
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Art professor’s work to be displayed in Minnesota exhibition UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State professor of art John Bowman’s work will be featured in a multi-venue exhibition as
part of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association’s Art-a-Whirl, Thursday, May 19, through Sunday, May 22.
Perhaps best known in the Twin Cities for his painting “Crossings”— a landscape scene prominently displayed at Northeast Minneapolis’ 331 Club since it opened in 2005 — the New York-based Bowman has been making lyrical, enigmatic paintings and “erasures” of urban landscapes for more than 40 years. “Crossings” has developed quite a following and was deemed “the most beloved painting” in the Twin Cities area in an article featured on the Mn Artists website.
Bowman works in a variety of media including painting, drawing and sculpture. He is represented by the Winston Wachter Gallery in New York. Since the 1980s he has exhibited at various venues in New York, including the Holly Solomon Gallery, the Lang O’Hara Gallery and the Tibor de Nagy Gallery. He has shown internationally and is featured in many private and museum collections. He previously taught at the New York Academy of Art and has lectured widely.
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JOHN BOWMAN’S 1988 painting “Crossings” has been displayed in a Minneapolis club since 2005.
Alumni Weekend scheduled UNIVERSITY PARK — Registration is open for the Penn State Alumni Association’s Arts Festival Alumni Weekend, Wednesday, July 13, through Sunday, July 17, which coincides with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Cost is $35 for Alumni Association members and $60 for nonmembers and includes: parking in The Nittany Lion Inn Deck, an Alumni Association tote bag, a Berkey Creamery social, a T-shirt, an Arts Festival button, swimming at McCoy Natatorium and outside pool area, movie night in the West Hall dorms, a bus tour of campus, ice skating at Pegula Ice Arena, an Old
Main Bell Tower tour, a commemorative photo and a behind-the-scenes tour of Arts Festival. Lodging is also available in the West Hall dorms, located near The Nittany Lion Inn, the Lion Shrine, the Hintz Family Alumni Center, downtown and many Arts Festival booths. Arts Festival Alumni Weekend will also be one of the stops for the Arts Festival’s passport-style poster contest, which will celebrate the event’s posters during the 50th anniversary celebration. For more information, call (800) 548LION, option 4, or email alumni-reunion@ psu.edu.
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AROUND & IN TOWN WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, Attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.
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Children’s activity — There will be a preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays throughout May at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout May at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Toddler story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Book Babies will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. And, a preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout May at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. “Mother Goose on the Loose,” a baby story time group, will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. There will also be elementary-level activities from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Performance — The State College Community Theatre will present “Blithe Spirit,” at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. scctonline.org. Exhibition — “Art by Vesco” will be on display from Friday, May 20, through Sunday, Sept. 18, at Art Alley in the HUB-Robeson Galleries. Call (814) 865-2563 or visit wwwl. studentaffairs.psu.edu. Fundraiser — Bellefonte Relay for Life will be held from 3 p.m. Friday, May 20, through 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Governors Park, 405 Governors Park Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 234-1023 or visit www.main.acsevents.org. Class — “Being Heard,” a storytelling and creative writing class for seniors will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings through May 26 at the Bellefonte Senior Center, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-6720. Exhibit — “Wild Catch: 149 Years of Art” by Ruth Kempner and Manya Goldstein will be on display from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday, May 31, at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Exhibit — “Pastel Passions and Beyond” will be on display during normal operating hours through Saturday, June 11, at College Framing Co. and Gallery, 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Visit www.centralpapastels. com.
Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Open house — Rhoneymeade Sculpture Garden and Arboretum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday from May through October at 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Visit www.rhoneymeade.org. Meeting — Calvary Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250 University Drive, State College. Visit www.liferecovery statecollege.com. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Performance — The Nittany Knights perform at 7:15 every Monday night at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.state collegesunriserotary.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com. Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe.
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Class — The Penn State Small Business Development Center will be hosting “Mastering Quickbooks With Importing/Exporting, Payroll Transactions and Reporting” at 8 a.m. in 115 Keller Builder, Fischer Road, State College. Call (814) 863-4293 or visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Workshop — The Home Depot will be hosting a “Grilling Caddy/Do-It-Herself” workshop at 6:30 p.m. at 2615 Green Tech Drive, State College. Call (814) 238-1524 or visit www.homedepot.com. Sports — Penn State baseball will be playing against Iowa at 6:30 p.m. at Medlar Field. Visit www.gopsusports. com.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
Class — A hand-quilting demonstration will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Makery, 209 Calder Way, State College. Call (814) 321-4576.
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Craft market — “Crafty Mama’s Spring Craft Market” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College. Visit www. trinitystatecollege.org. Event — Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County’s Garden Fair and Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ag Progress Days Site, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Visit www. extension.psu.edu. Children’s activity — Relay for Life Children’s Carnival of Hope will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bellefonte Governors Park, 405 Governors Park Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 234-1023 or visit www.main.acsevents.org. Concert — State College violinist Raina Arnett and pianist Svetlana Rodionova will perform a benefit recital at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College. Call (814) 237-7605 or visit www.uufcc.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
Event — A celebration of service honoring Pennsylvania veterans will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Call (814) 466-6263 or visit www.pamilmuseum.org. Festival — The Village Eatinghouse will be hosting Festa-Nic, a local food and beverage showcase, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Gap Fire Company Carnival grounds. Visit www.villageeatinghouse.net. Sports — A TrackSummer Youth Track Meet for children ages 9 to 14 will be held at 6 p.m. at State College Area High School. Visit www.crpr.org.
MONDAY, MAY 23
Film — “Gosford Park” will be screened at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 272-0606 or visit www.thestatetheatre. org.
TUESDAY, MAY 24
Lecture — Christian Science practitioner and teacher Janet Hegarty will host a lecture, “Christian Science: Expectation of Spiritual Good,” at 2 p.m. at the Christian Science Reading Room and Bookstore, 218 S. Allen Street, State College. Call (814) 234-2194 or visit www.csrrbooks. com. Class — Mimi Cooper, of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, will host a class, “Get the Dirt on Backyard Compositing” at 6:30 p.m. in Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org.
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Book Club — The Schlow Centre Region Library’s will meet to discuss “Orphan Train” at 2 p.m. at the Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236 or visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Class — There will be a tree pendant jewelry class at 5:30 p.m. at The Makery, 209 Calder Way, State College. Call (814) 321-4576. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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NEW Home for sale, State College Schools 291 Timberwood Trail. Boalsburg, 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1450 sq. ft, 900 sq. ft. upstairs unfinished, $250,000 (814) 574-1076
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Studio Apartments Available for the Fall Large studio apartments available for an August move in. Located on W. College Avenue, just two blocks from the west side of campus. Units are $926.00 per month, all utilities are included in the rent, we give the option of either cable or internet. Parking is available at the property at an additional cost. Call for a tour today. 814-278-7700
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We can arrange “Rent To Own” on any property for sale by any broker, owner, bank or others. NEW HORIZONS REAL ESTATE CO. JOHN PETUCK • 814-355-8500
Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment In State College This one bedroom Apartment is situated in the heart of the downtown.It contains large open plan living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows flooding the room with plenty of natural light.There’s a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes 415-663-7201
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BOALSBURG: 1121 Early’s Town Road, fully furnished, 1 bdr, kitchen, 1 ba, dining area, living room, includes all appliances, pets negot., $700/mo, 12 mo. lease but also can be negotiable. Call (484) 599-2377
State College Office Space If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376
Centre HomeCare, Inc., a VNA Health System agency and a leading provider of home health, hospice and rehabilitative care, is looking for professional, clinical staff to join our growing team. CLINICAL SUPERVISOR - RN, BSN Full-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our management team. BSN required. Position will report directly to the Vice President - Western Division. Responsibilities include: oversight of home health/patient care services; plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate home health/patient care services; develop administrative and clinical policies, procedures and guidelines consistent with Federal & State regulatory agencies. Management experience in home health or related organization preferred. Full time positions are benefits eligible. VNA Health System offers competitive compensation. Contact or send resume to: Centre HomeCare, Inc. Attn: Vice President-Western Division 2437 Commercial Blvd., Suite 6 State College, PA 16801 814.237.7400 or email: sprobert@vnahs.com EOE/F/M/V/H
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Apartment outside State College. Extremely fair rent. Preferably male grad student but will consider other young professional male adult. Utilities included. Individual will have own room/ bathroom. Please call 814-466-7508 for consideration.
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INSURANCE INSPECTOR: Independent contractor to perform & assist insurance underwriting surveys in Centre & Clinton County. MIB develops this information from on-site inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural properties. Commercial underwriting survey experience a plus. Part time position. Resume to: m.wagner@mibinc .com
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Graphic Designer Seeks Work Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, ltrhds, bus. cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsltrs, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL 814-237-2024
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HOUSES FOR SALE
COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.
CAREGIVERS
Growing Non-Medical Home Care Agency is now accepting applications for all shifts in Centre County. Caregivers needed to assist the elderly and disabled in consumer’s home with daily living activities. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and no criminal record are required. Experience helpful but will train. $9.25 per hour. Call Centre County Homemakers 272-1700 E.O.E.
Nydree Flooring, LLC located in Karthaus, PA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician. This position requires knowledge in machine troubleshooting, electrical, pneumatic, welding, and fabricating. Requirements are 3-5 years of maintenance experience. Electrical is preferred. Applicants must be able to pass background check and drug screening. Interested candidates should email their resume in confidence to hr@nydree.com
Superintendent — Altoona Area School District The Altoona Area School District seeks a visionary leader with integrity, superior communication skills and proven administrative ability to lead a progressive district of approximately 8000 students and a $96 M budget. The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in achieving high academic performance, sound school finance and business management, curriculum development and effective application of technology. Prior central office experience as a superintendent or assistant superintendent is desired. Doctorate preferred, Commission Qualification Letter may be considered. Interested candidates must submit a complete application in accordance with directions provided by contacting searchconsultants@atlanticbb.net. Applications may be accepted until the position is filled. The deadline to be assured of a full review of application is: 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The AASD is an equal opportunity employer
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COMPUTER REPAIRS I have over 15 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or call/text 814-883-4855.
Wanted : Part-time Presch ool Staf f L ead teac her, Sp anish teac her (one morning p er w eek ) and aides w anted. L ead teac hers req uire bac helor degree in elementary educ ation or early c hildhood. Starts late August.
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Spring Cleanup, Lawns Mowed, Mulch, General Landscaping, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing, Driveway Sealing, Deck Stain & Painting.
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Penn State Construction, J&D LLC (717) 953-9200 Penn State Construction is in search of a highly motivated individual to create shop drawings of metal composite panel systems. Operator must be able to multi task and work in a fast paced environment. Applicant must also be able to interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, etc.)
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1-2 years of AutoCAD knowledge Strong focus on drafting/technical drawing Well versed in Microsoft Office Team player with the ability to be trained Open to hands on work Experience in working with sheet metal a plus Salary negotiable – based on qualifications. Please submit resume via email to info@pennstateconstruction.com along with 2 references. EEO.
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Celebrating 25 years of Service! Offices and rental property cleaned weekly or one-time cleaning . All supplies and equipment are included with service. Write or call to set-up appointment. 814-404-7033
walk’s lawn care & firewood now taking new clients for 2016 season. services include lawn maintenance, fertilizing, trimming, tree trimming & removal , firewood, call to get a free estimate: (814) 937-3206
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SERVICES Mowing & Mulching, Fully insured, (814) 360-9402 Household Goods
5’ Dresser with mirror. Call (814) 867-3536 LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL, INSURED and LICENSED Lawn Care and Landscaping services. I have several references from my customers of the jobs I performed which I have serviced for years. Call for a free estimate (717)247-4667 or (717)242-0316. 10% sen/dis
REDWOOD Lounge , with coushin, matching slider cair, excellent condition. asking $70. Call (814) 238-5794 Wood Framed Chair , with coushins, Asking $50. Call (814) 867-3536
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Trampoline - $79.00 /offer 814-571-3817
TREADMILL, Polar Life Fitness, Asking $600. Call (814) 867-3536
109 If you would like to become a member of our growing Penn’s Cave Team, you must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Good communication/listening skills, honesty, integrity and a desire to learn are a necessity! If you’re a lover of nature, history, wildlife and enjoy meeting and interacting with diverse groups of people, then this is the perfect work-place for you!
High school & college students seeking summer employment; recent graduates, as well as active adults are all encouraged to apply. Apply in person at our Visitors Center OR email info@pennscave. com for more information & to request an application. No phone calls, please.
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Cash For Diabetic Supplies CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS - HIGHEST PRICES! Shipping is prepaid. 1 DAY PAYMENT. Sell your unused diabetic test strips for cash, for the best price in the shortest amount of time — Guaranteed! We will send you a FREE postage 888-883-8835
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Antique Collectible Tins Large collectible tins. MFB tin, about 16” high, $12; Bachman pretzel tin, about 12” high, $5; Johnson’s candy tins, about 7” high, $5 each. 814-237-2024. CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL!
Salem Hill Haven Personal Care Home loc ated in Sp ring M ills, PA is seeking to fill immediate op enings for
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FREE- Older Issues of Car & Driver, Mac World, Mac User, Tandy Computer, Motor Trend, Consumer Report, Ham Radio, Money, & Popular Science Magazines. Call (814) 238-4469 John Deere A 200 Portable Air Compressor, 220 volt, asking $50 . Call (814) 364-9773 Large Box of assorted wooden picture frames, good condition, $30. Call (814) 238-4469
Miscellaneous For Sale
1940 ERA Running German Two-Dialed Electric Ceiling Clock with Control Panel $250 (814) 342-3709
Joepa Coca Cola Tray
JOEPA COCA COLA TRAY and PENN STATER TRIBUTE MAG Limited Edition metal 13x18 serving tray. Released 1977 & numbered, #65665. Also, a Richie Lucas autograph. $125. CALLS ONLY 814-237-2024
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(814) 422-8435. Experience not necessary.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISANT We are currently seeking Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant’s to join our 3-11 team. W e w ould lov e for y ou to c ome be p art of T T o are a ertified rsing ssistant o ossess t e ollo ing strong lini al skills riti al t inking and are dedi ated and organi ed e are interested in earing rom o . We are o ering a sign on on s at t is time to learn more a o t t is osition lease onta t man eso r es or ire tor o rsing i elle i ner at . We are al a s looking or strong n rsing andidates i o are a re ent grad ate n rse ra ti al n rse or an P e o ld lo e to ear rom o . entre rest o ers a om etiti e a a ation and si k time. Centre Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
REGISTERED NURSE We are currently seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to j oin our 3-11 team. W e w ould lov e for y ou to c ome be p art of CE N T RE CRE ST ! I f y ou are a lic ensed nurse w ho p ossess the follow ing: strong c linic al sk ills, c ritic al think ing, and are dedic ated and organiz ed, w e are interested in hearing from y ou. W e are offering a sign on bonus at this time, to learn more about this p osition, p lease c ontac t Direc tor of N ursing M ic helle Ric hner at 814-35 5 -6 7 7 7 . W e are alw ay s look ing for strong nursing c andidates; if y ou are a rec ent graduate nurse/ p rac tic al nurse or an L PN w e w ould lov e to hear from y ou. Centre Crest offers a c omp etitiv e p ay , 401K , v ac ation and sic k time.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISANT CL ASS Paid Ed ucation! egin o r n rsing areer as a ertified rsing Assistant here at Centre Crest. Are y ou look ing for a rew arding c areer c hange? Centre Crest offers p aid educ ation for c omp letion of N urse Aide training, along w ith c areer op p ortunities up on c omp letion. W e are c urrently tak ing ap p lic ations for our nex t c lass; if y ou are interested p lease c omp lete an ap p lic ation on our w ebsite at w w w .centrecrest.org. Centre Crest is an Equal O pportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
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2009 Toyota Corolla XLERED 1 owner; 87,500 miles; automatic; new tires; new inspection; excellent condition; well maintained; non-smoker; asking $8500 814-359-9631
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LAWN MOWER, 22”, Honda engine, runs well. $75. (814) 238-5794 UNIDEN Bearcat Bc 895 Xlt, Trunktracker Scanner Radio, asking $50 Call (814) 238-4469
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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.
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2005 Jeep Liberty 4WD 157K miles Automatic Transmission 4WD, 4 door Clean / Non Smoker Single Owner Inspected through May 2016 Regular Maintenance New Transmission in 2013 $3,500.00 Jeep needs to go, accepting best offer. 814-360-1543
Dodge Mini Van 1998 DODGE MINI VAN, BOUGHT FROM PENN STATE AS IS AND SELLING AS IS CONDITION ONLY HAVE DRIVER & PASSENGER SEAT < 66,000 MILES HAVE SOME RUST.( No reasonable offer will be rejected ) 814-571-3817
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BELLEFONTE: RoseHill Drive, Multi-Family Sale, Fri. 5/20 & Sat. 5/21, 8am- 4pm, Lots of misc. something for everyone.
Innkeeper Wanted Full time position availab le at B ellef onte B ed & B reakf ast F lex ible H ours Resp onsibilities inc lude: housek eep ing, database management & rep orts, break fast p rep , gardening, etc . . .
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Area firm’s brochure wins advertising gold BELLEFONTE — A brochure produced for Standard Steel by Loaded Creative earned a national gold award at the 13th annual Service Industry Advertising Awards. The “Forging a New Standard” brochure was created by the central Pennsylvania advertising and design firm in 2015 as part of a rebranding effort for Standard Steel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance railroad wheels and axles. “We entered this piece at SIAA because they are the only national awards competition to specifically recognize achievements in the service industry,” said Loaded Creative president Mark Dello Stritto. “Standard Steel reflects the beating heart of a company that goes the extra mile to provide signature service and unparalleled products for its customers worldwide.” Featuring custom industrial photography and a story that marries the centuries-old history of Standard Steel to its recent integration with Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation, the 20-page corporate brochure won the highest award possible in the corporate brochure category at the SIAA competition. Loaded Creative is an advertising and design company with teams in Pittsburgh and State College. For more information, visit www.weareloaded.com.
LOADED CREATIVE recently won in the corporate brochure category during the 13th annual Service Industry Advertising Awards.
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AREA BUSINESSES recently celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. was no exception. Pictured are Dan Hawbaker, CEO and president of the company, with Tucker Murray, son of construction project manager Josiah Murray.
Local hotel recognized for quality STATE COLLEGE — Super 8 of State College has been named a “Pride of Super 8” property. The honor is given by Super 8 Worldwide Inc. to properties with nearly perfect quality assurance ratings. The company bases its quality assurance scores on the cleanliness and excellence of hotels and how well they adhere to Super 8 guidelines and regulations. Hospitality Asset Management Co.,
headquartered in State College, operates Super 8 of State College, as well as the Days Inn Penn State, Hilton Garden Inn, Quality Inn, Nittany Budget Motel and Carnegie Inn and Spa. It also manages Brewsky’s, a full-service beer store in State College and four other locations, as well as Comfort Suites in Carlisle, the soon-to-open Hilton Garden Inn on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and various restaurants.
Titan Federal Credit Union is now open to anyone who lives or works in Centre and Clinton Counties
The book “Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future” details how Musk narrows the field of prospective SpaceX employees by requiring candidates to solve intricate puzzles and write essays on why they want to work at SpaceX. Anyone who makes it through those challenges earns a faceto-face meeting with David M. Musk, but is told not Mastovich is to expect him to stop president of writing emails or to MASSolutions Inc. make eye contact durFor more ing the interview. information, While Musk’s apvisit www.mas proach could trigger solutions.biz. debate about leadership style, professionalism or respect, listening to it on Audible led me to think about multitasking. I’m not sure if Elon Musk is great at multitasking, but I am sure that most people aren’t. Science backs me up. Neuroscientists at places such as MIT, Stanford and the University of London have studied how our brains react to multitasking. The results might keep you from scanning your phone while reading this. We might think we’re doing several things at once when, in reality, we’re just moving from task to task quickly. When we move from one task to another, we ignore the previous task while we work on the next one.
One study showed that people’s IQs drops between 10 and 15 points while multitasking. Multitasking, it turns out, makes us less efficient. It gets worse. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. Multitasking creates a dopamine-addiction feedback loop, rewarding the brain for losing focus and for consistently searching for external stimulation. Multitasking leads to anxiety which raises the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, which in turn leads to aggressive and impulsive behavior. Multitasking also causes our brains to burn up oxygenated glucose, the fuel we need to stay on task, making us feel exhausted and more errorprone. Contrary to popular opinion, we aren’t good at multitasking, and it’s not good for us. What can we do to avoid multitasking? Focus on finishing, instead: ■ Stop saying things like “I’m good at multitasking.” You’re not, and it’s unhealthy to keep pretending you are. ■ Spend more time doing one thing at a time. Try it. You’ll be surprised at how it works. ■ Establish an email checking schedule. Email is addictive. Block off specific times to read and respond and schedule “nonemail time.” ■ Act on paper or email messages immediately. Prioritize those messages, use a “tickle file” for those to be reviewed later, delegate tasks when appropriate, and discard or delete items that aren’t relevant. ■ Practice being present. It takes discipline and commitment, especially during long meetings. Trust me, I’m working on it.
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JIM SHUNK, right, past president of the Centre Hall Businessmen and Farmers Association, was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation for his service in 2015 by incoming association president David Panko.
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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED APRIL 25-29 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Josh D. Ervine and Jamie L. Ervine to Serena P. Sidwell, 743 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, $165,000. Lisa E. Grove and Scott W. Eckenroth to Lisa E. Grove, Scott W. Eckenroth and Richard A. Eckenroth, 326 E. Curtin St., Bellefonte, $1. Jeanne Straley and Charles M. Waite Jr. to Matthew C. Waite, 1187 Zion Road, Bellefonte, $130,000. Scott D. Miller and Stephanie L. Miller to Nicholas G. Mascola, 710 Halfmoon St., Bellefonte, $174,500. Jason S. Gullickson and Jessica Gullickson to Elizabeth Winder and Brent Winder, 1013 Airport Road, Bellefonte, $225,000.
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Grove Park Associates Inc. to Parkside Homes LLC, 247 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $69,938. Grove Park Associates Inc. to Parkside Homes LLC, 220 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $44,562. Fae I. Spicer Estate, Everett L. Spicer, coexecutor, and Kathy E. Carver, coexecutrix, to Brian C. Spicer and Christina L. Spicer 1441 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $100,000. Berks Construction Company Inc. and Berks Homes to Stephen N. Stupar and Marissa A. Stupar, 122 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $201,870. David D. Lingle LLC to Joseph M. Pawell and Rochelle Pawell, 188 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $300,000. East End Partnership to Joanne Fischer, 115 Midway Drive, Bellefonte, $296,951.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
R&A Rentals Parks Division LLC to Todd R. Fisher and Temmy L. Fisher, 158 Country Lane, Milesburg, $695,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Matthew J. Woodruff and Kate M. Woodruff to Matthew A. Grassmyer, 144 Thorton Road, State College, $164,000. Tyrone A. Parham and Precious S. Parham to Eugene Spinelli and Jeanne T. Spinelli, 898 Shamrock Ave., State College, $370,000. Mastros LLC to Mastros LLC, 267 Wiltree Court, State College, $242,000. Leonard C. Malinowski and Agatha L. Malinowski to Timofey S. Berezenko and Anastasia Berezenko, 118 Persia Road, State College, $123,000. James R. Bloom Sr. and James R. Bloom to Caleb J. Rebarchak and Amy E. Rebarchak, 500 Matilda Drive, State College, $100,000. James J. Ruff and Susan E. Lauver to James E. Tierney and Kimberly L. Tierney, 218 Independence Ave., State College, $198,000. John R. Wilcock and Cynthia M. Wilcock to Brian G. Craig and Ana J. Craig, 1232 Barnstable Lane, State College, $510,000. Courtney A. Whetzel and Michael D. Whetzel Jr. to Brendyn Dornich and Rebecca Silver, 165 Lenor Drive, State College, $288,000.
Keith W. Burch and Lisa H. Kilpatrick to Brian K. Mehalick, 521 Squirrel Drive, State College, $350,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Thomas F. Songer, S&A Homes Inc. and Johnson Farm Associates to Michael E. Pennington and Kathleen A. Pennington, 340 Hawknest Road, State College, $358,580. Richard L. Swanger and Ginger S. Swanger to James J. Nixon and Darlene M. Nixon, 892 N. Allen Street, State College, $142,500. Johnson Farm Associates and Thomas F. Songer to S&A Homes Inc., 261 Hawknest Road, State College, $319,351. John Carl Jenkins to Susan E. Jenkins, 2110 W. College Ave., State College, $1. James H. Cassidy and Maureen M. Markow-Cassidy to George A. Saborio and Ana G. Corrales, 2198 Setter Run Lane, State College, $335,000. Robert L. Rhoades and Vincenzina Rhoades to Pennsylvania State University, 111 N. Butz St., State College, $420,000. Daniel B. Lysak Jr. and Patricia L. Lysak to John H. Riew and Joyce H. Riew, 1318 Appletree Circle, State College, $338,000. Tracey L. Trudel to Peter K. Forster and Catherine S. Forster, 1460 Blue Course Drive, State College, $219,000. Mohamed Raffi S. Hameed, Raffi Sahul, Ruhi A. Shaikh and Ruhi Sahul to Yue Ying and Dandan Tao, 108 Gala Drive, State College, $212,5000. S&A Homes Inc. to Allied Mechanical and Electrical Inc., 2141 Sandy Drive, State College, $442,000. Michael P. Voltz and Kelly E. Voltz to James L. Taylor III and Angela S. Taylor, 120 Bradford Court, State College, $545,000. Sharon M. Spicer Estate and Christopher Lee McMurtrie to Bryan W. Schlake, 1478 Curtin St., State College, $255,000.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Robert Max Brown and Diane L. Brown to Robert Max and Diane L. Brown, 773 Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1. David L. King and Martha G. King to Philip J. Bosak and Kathleen R. Bosak, Standing Bear Lane, Spring Mills, $15,000. Aidan M. Wilson, Jean L. Murphy Estate, Kevin Murphy, coexecutor, and Aidan Wilson, coexecutor, to Jason P. Bierly and Heather M. Bierly, Blue Ball Mountain, Spring Mills, $62,500.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Ryan P. Byron and Laure E. Byron to Sarah L. Perate and Jacob Freedom Brown, 2055 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda $152,000. Kenneth J. Moscone and Kathleen L. Moscone to Drucker Real Estate LLC, 168 Bradford Drive, Port Matilda, $1,076,000. Jason P. Bierly and Heather M. Bierly to Allen D. Moyer and Tammy O. Moyer, 144 Lingle Valley Road, Spring Mills, $259,900. Kristie A. Weiss and Richard A. Weiss to Richard V. Swope, Kay Ty Lane, Port Matilda, $61,000. Brian T. Gray and Patricia A. Gray to Scott D. Miller and Stephanie L. Miller, 22 Randall Road, Port Matilda, $229,900.
GAZETTE IT DONE! G We buy junk cars, trucks & scrap metals 1806 Zion Rd. Bellefonte
814-355-3974 Cable • Internet • Digital Phone
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HAINES TOWNSHIP
PENN TOWNSHIP
Roger J. Boob by sheriff and Cristene N. Boob by sheriff to Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Christina Trust and Pretium Mortage Acquistion Trust, 320 W. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg $6,640.16. David Y. Zook and Naomi H. Zook to John L. Zook and Caroline E. Zook, 165 Cowboy Drive, Woodward, $1. David Y. Zook and Naomi H. Zook to David Y. Zook and Naomi H. Zook, 194 Fiedler Road, Woodward, $1.
HOWARD BOROUGH
Rodney N. Wellar and Sherri L. Wellar to RNW&SF Properties LLC, 33 Walnut St., Howard, $125,000.
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
Maxine C. Gates to Katherine J. GatesMoore, Blue Bird Lane, Howard, $1.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
John T. Neisworth and Michael G. Zook to Thomas Versagli and Theresa J. Kaufman, 535 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, $2,000. Thomas Versagli and Theresa J. Kaufman to Thomas Versagli and Theresa J. Kaufman, 535 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, $1. Dawn L. Irvin to Christopher M. Taschner, 423 Silverdale Road, Julian, $221,700. John T. Neisworth and Michael G. Zook to John Neisworth and Michael G. Zook, 510 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, $1.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Beatrice Combs and Maudella Heverly to Stephanie J. Ott, 126 Rose Way, Beech Creek, $117,000. Kyle C. Bressler by attorney to Michael L. Yarnell and Wendy W. Yarnell, 155 Bald Eagle St., Blanchard, $139,000.
MARION TOWNSHIP
Jack W. Munda and Alisha M. Munda to Jack W. Munda, 241 Terra Vista St., Howard, $1.
MILES TOWNSHIP
Brush Valley Cemetery Association, Jacob K. Stoltzfus, trustee, and Sarah Stoltzfus, trustee, to Amos H. Stoltzfus and Sally F. Stoltzfus, State Route 0445, Rebersburg, $1.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Brenton M. Yarnal and Careen M. Yarnal to John J. Petrishen and Jami K. Petrishen,1775 Woodledge Drive, State College, $350,000. Elisha M. Hughes and Destiny M. Huges to Elisha M. Hughes, 2180 N. Oak Lane, State College, $1. Daniel Todd Albaugh and Cheryl Lynn Latten to Daniel Todd Albaugh, 2089 N. Oak Lane, State College, $1. James W. Meinecke III and Megan F. Meinecke to James J. Ruff and Susan E. Lauver, 134 Brynwood Drive, Port Matilda, $338,900. Donald R. Lenox and Wendy J. Lenox to Andrew Woodman and Kate Woodman, 285 Leawood Lane, State College, $300,000. Marcelo Chamecki and Carolina Szpak Cha-
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Stephen T. Penstone and Barbra A. Penstone to Diana C. Mountain, 412 Coburn Road, Coburn, $99,900.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Robert L. Nix to Alicia C. Decker, 138 Eagle Crest Lane, Spring Mills, $360,000. Harry E. Hockenberry and Wanda E. Hockenberry to Ian P. Groy and Karla M. Groy, Bible Road, Spring Mills, $65,000. Nittany Baptist Church to Anthony W. Marrara, 430 Mountain Back Road, Spring Mills, $286,000. Richard E. Whitman Estate, Kim B. Whitman, coexecutrix, and Richard A. Whitman, coexecutor, to Devin S. Whitman and Tracey R. Baird, 127 Bradley Road, Centre Hall, $141,874. Rose Tice to Emily Keith, 170 Colyer Road, Centre Hall, $1.
RUSH TOWNSHIP
Betty B. Barnyak Estate and Stephen Barnyak, executor, to Phillip J. Burkholder and Lisa Burkholder, 3820 Tyrone Pike, Sandy Ridge, $153,000.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Koltay Homes Inc. to Ted A. Walker and Mary E. Walker, 200 Rosewood Cove, Bellefonte, $235,000. Sergio A. Dupy and Glenna Gail Dupy to Adam H. Packer, 110 Leslie Circle, Bellefonte, $249,000. Spring Gardens to Erin King, 121 Faust Circle, Bellefonte, $179,000.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Edward H. Elliot Jr. and Cindy M. Ellio to Matthew J. Woodruff and Kate M. Woodruff, 914 Bayberry Drive, State College, $323,000. JP Morgan Chase Bank to Castle 2016 LLC, 211 N. Moshannon Drive, State College, $22,000. Michael T. Coll and Katherine S. Coll to William S. Brockman, 517 Westview Ave., State College, $337,500. Ivica Smid and Maria Smid to Nathaniel R. Warner and Casey R. Warner, 927 Red Gate Road, State College, $389,900.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Henry W. Weight Sr. and Vonda M. Weight to Zachary Kight, 164 Hecla Road, Mingoville, $121,000. Ralph D. Womeldorf and Linda K. Womeldorf to Eric W. Royer and Kayla E. Wagoner, 128 Lisk Street, Howard, $94,000. Matthew L. Roan and Rebecca K. Roan to David J. Brock and Cynthia A. Brock, 210 Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte, $297,000. Marc A. McNeill and Christina Maria McNeil to Kenton C. Filipowicz and Gwendolyn C. Filipowicz, 122 Heartwood St., Bellefonte, $181,000.
WORTH TOWNSHIP
Kenneth L. Teaman and Carolyn B. Teaman to Gerald A. Greenland and Kelly J. Greenland, 248 Custard Lane, Port Matilda, $70,000. — Compiled by Lana Bernhard
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MAY 19-25, 2016