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Council votes to discuss marijuana penalties By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Following a public hearing on May 2, State College Borough council unanimously voted to further discuss a proposed ordinance that would change how the borough and police department handle marijuana offenses. The ordinance would allow for police to issue a non-traffic citation to individuals found in possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana or 8 grams or less of hashish. According to the ordinance draft, police could issue a $250 fine to individuals found in possession of small amounts of marijuana and a $350 fine to individuals found smoking in public. That is similar to the fine
given for open container violations. Currently under state law, which the borough operates under, 30 grams of marijuana or 8 grams of hashish is considered a small amount of marijuana. The penalty is a misdemeanor that could include a fine not exceeding $500 and no more than 30 days imprisonment. King said that first-time offenders in State College are generally mandated to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, a one-year probation program that allows individuals to file for expungement after a year if they are not charged with another violation in that time. Andy Shubin, a criminal defense attorney based in State College, said individuals who plead
guilty to a marijuana conviction during ARD have to wait five years for their records to be expunged. “Conviction for a marijuana violation can be a lifetime of punishment. If you look at an application for employment there is a box for if you were ever convicted of a crime,” said former council member Peter Morris. Morris and most people who spoke at the hearing were in favor of an ordinance that would make marijuana possession a summary offense. Luis Rolfo, a Penn State senior, first proposed the idea to council on March 14. At this meeting, he said that a drug conviction risks a student’s eligibility to receive federal student aid. Council, Page 6
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PACKED HOUSE: State College Borough Council held a public hearing on May 2 to gather public input on a proposed ordinance that would treat possession of small amounts of marijuana as summary offenses.
Agency on Aging seeks public input By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Assessing the needs of local senior citizens is at the forefront of an initiative being launched by the Centre County Area Agency on Aging over the next several weeks. According to J.R. Reed, director of the county’s Office of Aging, his office will be seeking public input to find out the most pressing needs and issues for the area’s aging population, and will take this feedback in the development of a four-year plan. This plan is a directive from the state Department of Aging.
“Every four years, every Office of Aging across the commonwealth develops a plan to address the needs of older adults,” Reed said. He said that the plan will be designed to implement innovative ways in providing services to Centre County’s senior residents. In order to get the information needed to develop the plan, the Office of Aging is calling on residents to voice their ideas, comments and concerns by attending a public meeting or by completing a survey to offer insight on issues faced by the elderly. The survey can be accessed online by clicking on “Services” and “Aging” at the
website www.centrecountypa.gov, or by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2HPY9L. Surveys also can be mailed to Centre County Office of Aging, Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte, PA 16823. All surveys need to be completed and returned by Friday, May 20. In addition to the survey, the agency is holding a series of public meetings over the next two weeks so residents will have the opportunity to voice their comments in person. “The requirement is that each agency on aging has one public meeting. We are Aging, Page 5
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MAKING THE TRANSITION: Morgan Wasikonis is the new executive director of Housing Transitions in State College.
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Wasikonis embraces new role By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
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BELLEFONTE AREA High School head softball coach Fred Caldwell talks with his team in the top of the sixth inning in a game with rival Philipsburg-Osceola. The Lady Mounties would go on to win the game, 3-2. For more on the game, check out the story on PAGE 24. Police ................................ 2 Opinion ............................ 9
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STATE COLLEGE — Change is never easy. But for Morgan Wasikonis, this change is for the good. Wasikonis was recently promoted to executive director at Housing Transitions in State College. Previously, she was the development and community relations coordinator. Wasikonis sat in the conference room at Housing Transitions and talked about her new role. “I think the focus is definitely different,” Wasikonis said of the changing Wasikonis, Page 5
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embankment and tree, causing disabling damage. Police said Pryde fled the scene, but was located near his residence. He was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, police said. ❑❑❑ A 53-year-old Julian woman reported to police someone unlawfully entered her apartment on South Eagle Valley Road, Worth Township, sometime between April 23 and April 25, and stole $300 in cash. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Troopers responded to a Reese Hollow Road, Worth Township, residence at 11 a.m. on April 25 for a report of terroristic threats. Upon arrival, police discovered that a 70-year-old Port Matilda resident made alarming statements to a DEP worker when being questioned about disposing waste outside of his residence. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police responded to a Persqueisle Street, Philipsburg, location at 4 p.m. on April 27 to investigate a report of harassment. Authorities said a 25-year-old Philipsburg woman claimed 47-year-old Carrie Zwick, also of Philipsburg, threatened to punch her in the face over a washer. Zwick was cited for harassment. ❑❑❑ Authorities were contacted by Centre County 911 regarding a deceased man found in a residence on Nearhood Lane in Port Matilda at 8 a.m. on May 2. State police and the Centre County Coroner’s Office investigated the scene and determined 64-year-old James Richard Bell Jr. died due to natural causes.
A 66-year-old Bellefonte man reported to police someone stole a red Briggs and Stratton gas-powered pressure washer from behind a storage shed at his Nittany Valley Drive residence sometime between 7 p.m. April 25 and 2 p.m. April 26. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to Mill Street in Howard Township at 10:42 p.m. on April 26 to investigate a crash. Police said Dakota Bair, of Bellefonte, was westbound when a deer entered the roadway. Bair attempted to steer his 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander away from the animal, and as a result, left the roadway and struck a tree. No injuries were reported. ❑❑❑ Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on state Route 150, about 1 mile north of state Route 26, in Howard Township from 10 p.m. April 30 until 3 a.m. May 1. Fiftyone vehicles were stopped and resulted in two driving-under-the-influence arrests, four traffic citations and 21 written warnings.
PHILIPSBURG STATE POLICE A Port Matilda man reported to police someone removed scrap metal and approximately $3,000 in cash from his Morning Glory Terrace home sometime between noon on April 3 and 8 a.m. on April 24. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a twovehicle crash that occurred at 10:22 p.m. on April 20 on Black Moshannon Road, Rush Townhip. According to police, Luke Pryde, of Philipsburg, traveled off the roadway in his 2002 Ford Taurus and struck an
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An unknown man approached the woman when she was entering her vehicle and attempted to push her inside. She was able to get in her car and drive away. The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20s with no facial hair and wearing a Limp Bizkit sweater and jeans, according to a police alert. Anyone with information on the incident should contact Penn State Police at (814) 863-1111.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — A Penn State student reported an attempted indecent assault to Penn State University Police at 2 a.m. April 30. The reported incident occurred April 29 night between 11 and 11:30 p.m. in Orange F parking lot, adjacent to Holuba Hall on the east part of the University Park campus near University Drive.
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TechCelerator enters its third year Now focusing on early development companies from Penn State By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The effort is on to capture the intellectual property being generated by Penn State and turn it into commercial opportunities. And, the TechCelerator@State College is on the front lines of the initiative to move valuable Penn State research, commercialize it and, in so doing, slow the brain drain, the loss of Penn State students who wind up seeking business opportunities elsewhere. Now in its third year of operation at the Technology Center in Innovation Park, the TechCelerator is a partnership designed to offer the region’s entrepreneurs, students, faculty members and small business owners designated space, loan and investment programs, business support, mentoring services and entrepreneurial training all housed in one location. Managed by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, the TechCelerator offers a 10week program, among other services, that takes potential business owners through the many stages they will need to follow to be successful. Donald L. McCandless is the director of business development for the TechCelerator. “We are in the midst of our third year and we are focusing on early development businesses that are classified as being in ‘early development,’” he said. “In the early stage of research, we look to see if there is
commercial potential. And to receive any funding from Penn State’s Fund for Innovation, a group has to have gone through the TechCelerator.” In the past three years, the TechCelerator has held nine classes and 52 teams have graduated from the program. Of those, 47 have formed potentially successful companies. Thus far, TechCelerator companies have received $7.2 million in startup funding, and generated more than $5 million in revenue. “Thirty-three of the 52 companies are based on Penn State research,” McCandless said, “and they have created more than 100 full- and part-time jobs.” Ben Franklin Technology Partners has invested about $1 million in TechCelerator enterprises, 11 of which have become incubator tenants or affiliates. Many are still working at home or in lab space. McCandless describes the activity at the TechCelerator as a “win-win-win.” “Penn State is happy because it has improved the number of startups flowing from its research. The Chamber of Business and Industry is happy because the incubator is now managed by Ben Franklin. And Ben Franklin is happy because there are more investment opportunities.” Now, two questions remain to be answered. Is this growth sustainable? And, will the growth result in the creation of jobs?
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DONALD L. MCCANDLESS is the director of business development for the TechCelerator. Each class of TechCelerator companies make a presentation at the conclusion of the 10-week program. “Then a panel of judges selects the strongest company and investments are made in that company. The most recent winner was a company called Virolock. “Virolock is a virus detection with dis-
posable cartridges that trap the viruses,” McCandless said. Ben Franklin Technology Partners focuses on technology, medical device and software companies. “There is a broad definition of technology. However, we don’t get involved with service or retail companies,” said McCandless.
Penn State students take chip business to next level By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — What started as a class project has grown into a full-fledged business startup bringing Penn State-proud potato chips to the marketplace. Agribusiness student Deanna Spaniel was asked by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences entrepreneurship coordinator Mark Gagnon to work on a student-run venture that could be passed on to a new group of students each year. Horticulture student Ben Nason soon joined the effort and they began immersing themselves in the world of potato chips and their different varieties. Penn State’s risk management office didn’t think the project would be viable for the university, but having put
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College student driven by spirit By ROCHELLE HAITZ Special to the Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — She’s back. Monica Ten-Kate, the college student who speaks to the dead, is back by popular demand. Season 2 of “Monica the Medium” premiered on FreeForm on April 25. When Ten-Kate decided to pursue a communications degree at Penn State University, little did she know at the time that her communication skills would one day be put to the test. At first glance, TenKate appears to be just like any other ordinary college student, but she has recently turned heads around the country and has gained instant popularity with her ability to communicate with the dead. In 2015, ABC Family showcased her talents on their new unscripted reality show, “Monica the Medium,” produced by Dave Caplan’s Trooper Entertainment in association with Lionsgate TV. After the season finale aired, a whirlwind of followers and believers were born. With the success of the show it came as no surprise that the network announced its “go ahead” for a second season at FreeForm, the new name for ABC Family. The series follows Ten-Kate during her daily student life as she attends parties, tutoring lessons and gatherings with friends. She is even seen dealing with some challenging times in the dating department due to her “unusual and strange” calling. Ten-Kate was a teenager when she began to hear and feel things that she couldn’t explain. She felt uncomfortable sharing it with anyone while in high school, even her closest friends. Within the past four years, she has finally embraced her talent.
“I realized I had this gift when I was 16 and I kept it quiet. I was nervous to share it with friends. I kept it hush-hush. I didn’t want them to think I was crazy. But, when college came, I came out of the medium closet,” Ten-Kate said. Ten-Kate was working in the corporate world throughout her high school years as a communications intern at Lockheed Martin in Virginia. Initially, she began to envision a future career at Lockheed after graduation from Penn State, but the spirit world had other plans. While working there she had a life-changing reading with a man she didn’t even know. “His (late) father came through with such accurate information. He said, ‘My son was 18 when he found me in a white shed in the backyard,’” Ten-Kate recalled. “This reading made me realize that I couldn’t have just imagined this and I knew my gift was real.” Now readings are a natural part of her daily life. When prompted by spirit she passes along messages while out and about in town, at work or just hanging with friends. While reading a person, Ten-Kate first asks for permission to do so. Once permission is granted, the spirits messages come through quite quickly and she tends to talk faster, hold the person’s hand and give words of encouragement. On occasion, she has also been able to give accurate details of a passing spirit’s death for validation to those she is reading. “Spirit comes through for those who need it most — not for those who want it the most,” Ten-Kate said. Ten-Kate spent the first 20 years of her life in northern Virginia growing up with three sisters who never had an in-
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MONICA TEN-KATE, the star of “Monica The Medium” has left Penn State, but her show continues to air on FreeForm. kling about their sister being a medium until she came out publicly in college. And, since Monica’s mother grew up in a Catholic Hispanic family, she had to deal with her own misconceptions about the highly speculative talent her daughter had developed. But, Monica doesn’t let anyone’s negative feelings or judgment toward her gift affect her. The students and people she has connected with unexpectedly were all very accepting of her and praised her for her loving messages. With a lot of coaxing and positive reinforcement from them, she decided to quit her job at Lockheed to concentrate on doing readings full time while attending classes. Recently Ten-Kate made a life-changing decision to leave Penn State and complete her college education in San Diego with her best friend, Krista. The second season is being filmed in sunny California sun, where Ten-Kate will be making new
friends, finding new roommates and adjusting to a new Pacific Coast lifestyle. Ten-Kate was never seeking public attention or a spot on national television. It seemed as if the “other side” had some influence in making this happen for her. “I wasn’t looking or trying to be on television at all,” she stated. “Producers unrelated to each other just found me in different ways; some by social media, others by other means. It just landed in my lap.” Ten-Kate appears mature beyond her years. She has a lot of energy and a bubbly personality to go along with it. She had the courage to say “yes” to a gift she didn’t ask for. When asked about her feelings on death and the afterlife, she said: “The soul does not die — the soul lives on in heaven. Your loved ones who pass are always by your side holding your hand. They hear your thoughts and prayers and their love for you lives on — it doesn’t die.”
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the organization’s new office at 270 Walker Drive. An open house is planned for Thursday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon. The commissioners learned the Philipsburg Business Incubator, 220 N. Front St. in Philipsburg, will hold a grand opening, too, on Wednesday, May 11, at 2:30 p.m. The commissioners also discussed a couple of items that will be added to the consent agenda for action at next week’s regular weekly commissioner’s meeting. These items included: ■ A lease agreement addendum between Centre County and National Tower Company LLC to rent additional shelter floor space to install and maintain an additional equipment rack. This will be in addition to the equipment National Tower already has installed within the Woodward Shelter site. Under this addendum, National Tower will pay the county a license fee of $600. This fee is in addition to the current rental fee of $2,400. This new fee will fall under the 2 percent increase for each succeeding year of the contract term ■ A contract addendum between the county and Thomas Reuters for online/ practice solutions/software and Print/ ProView eBooks programs. The contract total for the first year of Westlaw and publications is $57,490.56. This addendum is for the online contract only to adjust the percent increase from 3 percent to 1 percent, which represents a savings of approximately $5,000 over a three-year period. The monthly charge for books will remain the same at $398.98 per month, with a possible increase the second and third years of no more than 5 percent as previously contracted.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY Area Agency on Aging is looking for input during its public meetings. Aging, from page 1 planning to have eight. It’s important that we get input from every area of the county,” Reed said. The public meetings began May 4 and 5. Other public meetings on the schedule include: Monday, May 9, at 1 p.m. at the Centre Hall/Penn Valley Senior Center in Madisonburg; Wednesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the Bellefonte Senior Center; Friday, May 13, at 9 a.m. at the Philipsburg Senior Center; two meetings on Monday, May 16, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., both at Centre Region Senior Center; and Tuesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at Snow Shoe Senior Center. A full listing of public meetings can be found on the agency’s website. All residents interested in providing input on issues facing older citizens, including consumers and stakeholders of the agency, are invited to attend these meetings. “We want to know what people see as the biggest needs for older citizens, and give us ideas about other ways to approach these issues,” Reed said. Once the survey data is compiled and the final public meeting is held, the Centre County Office of Aging will have enough information, including statistics and deWasikonis, from page 1 title. “Right now I am in development and community relations. I am very focued on the fundraising aspect of things, holding fundraising event and I do a lot of reaching out to the community. I’ll continue to do those things, but there will be added duties.” As executive director, Wasikonis becomes the face of Housing Transitions. She will replace Ron Quinn, who will be retiring this month after serving as executive director since 1999. Wasikonis was selected by a search committee composed of board members and interested community representatives. According to Wasikonis, Housing Transitions plays an important role in Centre County. “We provide a wide variety of services to help guide people toward a more stable living environment,” she said. “It’s people who are in the midst of a housing crisis … whether they are experiencing homelessness, are at risk to become homeless or know that there is some big change that is coming in their life that needs to be addressed.” Housing Transitions has grown, starting as a place that just provided emergency overnight shelter, to now offering a number of housing-related services to Centre County residents. Housing Transitions has Centre House at its disposal. The shelter was created by a task force of community members in 1984 to address a concern for a demand for emergency housing services. “Centre House is the only shelter in Centre County that is available for men, women and children. It’s open 24/7 and it’s the only one that addresses that population,” Wasikonis said. In an area where there is very little affordable housing, homelessness is a big problem, according to Wasikonis.
mographics specific to each area of the county, to develop the plan for the next four years, which will outline goals, objectives, and strategies to guide the office in addressing community needs. Reed, who has been director of the agency for more than two years, said he looks forward to hearing from community members about new ideas or approaches to providing services. The agency currently provides a number of services, including information and referral, assessment of medical assistance eligibility, APPRISE insurance counseling, care management, senior center activities, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, passenger transportation, adult day care, in-home options, caregiver support; ombudsman advocacy for long-term care residents, older adult protective services and volunteer services. After the public input phase, there is a quick turnaround in terms of timeline. The plan will be developed and ready for implementation by Saturday, Oct. 1. The plan will then be in effect until the end of September 2020. “It’s important to provide the most needed services in our community. This is our chance to hear from people and make sure we are meeting the needs of our residents,” Reed said. “A lot of homlessness is hidden. There are a lot of people doing what we call ‘couch surfing.’ They stay with different people and hope that their welcome will not run out. Numbers may not be changing, but there are challenges. People who live from paycheck to paycheck … any change in their life can cause a (homeless) situation.” Housing Transitions operates with a staff of just seven full-time employees. Wasikonis said that the staff takes a lot of pride in what they do because they are helping Centre County residents who might find themselves in an unfortunate situation. “There are a few people who are unsheltered or street homeless, but there’s not a lot. That gives the impression that we don’t have that problem here. But there are so many people from different areas in our community who are on the verge of having some serious crisis going on. It’s really important to be able to address those issues and keep our community in a good place.” Those who don’t know exactly what Housing Transitions does, are not alone, Wasikonis said. There are many people confused by the services it offers. “We’re not just a drop-in shelter. People can’t come and go as they please. It’s a program, so people have responsibilities, rules that they follow and they set goals with a case manager. We provide a lot of intensive case management to help people get to a better place.” Wasikonis is passionate about what she does. That helped make her an obvious choice to succeed Quinn as the executive director. She knows that going from a development and community relations coordinator to executive director will mean a lot more work on her plate. “It’s going to be a lot more hours,” she said. “I’m very excited about, though. It’s definitely going to use different strengths than I am using right now, which is great.”
BELLEFONTE — In just a few months, a large water main replacement project is scheduled to get underway in the Village of Rebersburg, and on May 3, the Centre County board of commissioners learned there will be money available for residents requiring laterals to connect to the new system. According to Matt Miliron, senior planner at Centre County Planning, $86,000 will be available through Community Development Block grants for the purchase and installation of these laterals. He said he’s discovered through past experience that many residents don’t take advantage of these kinds of money, stating “pride” gets in the way of applying for the funding. “I can almost bet we’ll be sending most of that money back,” said Miliron, “and that’s sad. People should take advantage of this funding while it is available.” According to Miliron, residents interested in the program are encouraged to contact the planning office at (814) 3556791. The total cost of the project is $631,500, which includes $545,000 for the water main replacement. The work is slated to begin in the late summer or early fall of this year. Also at the meeting, the commissioners signed three proclamations, including “Foster Care Month, “Mental Health Awareness Month” and “Corrections Employee Week.” Jeremy Bland and Stan Richards, of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania, then discussed the opening of
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UPUA asks State College to postpone vote on Property Maintenance Code
Council, from page 1 According to the U.S. Department of Education, a federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for FASFA funds. State College Police Chief Tom King clarified that the ARD program mandated to firsttime offenders is not considered a conviction. King said there is the possibility that under the proposed ordinance there would be no mechanism for a person’s record to be expunged. “With ARD, we know you can get your record expunged so it won’t affect student aid, but we should make sure we know there is not an unintended consequences with this ordinance,” King said. The borough is still in the process of researching other aspects of the ordinance and recommended that some of the language in the ordinance be altered before council takes action, he added. One of these aspects that King discussed was how the ordinance would be enforced on Penn State campus. Based on statutory law, the two borough magisterial district judges have told borough staff that Penn State Police are authorized but not required to enforce borough ordinances on campus property located in State College, he said. In 2015, the university charged 178 people with possession of small amounts of marijuana. Meanwhile, State College saw 33 similar cases. Of those 33 cases, 16 were charged with one or more additional misdemeanor chargers, which automatically would have made those people ineligible for the borough ordinance. Of the remaining 17, four violations occurred in College and Harris townships, meaning the ordinance would not have applied either. That would have left 13 people who police could have considered for the proposed ordinance. King said that a majority of individuals charged with small amounts of marijuana are found with a device to use the substance with. However, the current proposed ordinance does not include drug paraphernalia, which in itself would be considered a misdemeanor. King recommended that the ordinance also clarify that synthetic marijuana and marijuana are not included and that the ordinance not extend to juveniles. The juvenile system is designed to be rehabilitative and not punitive, he said. “I believe we have a good system.” “This ordinance is obviously flawed, but one thing we can agree on is moving forward in a way that is progressive,” Rolfo said. “I believe we should work together to make an ordinance that works for State College.” A future date to further discuss the ordinance at either a meeting or work session was not set during the meeting.
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STATE COLLEGE — Borough Council passed a motion during the May 2 meeting to table a vote to amend the Centre Region Building Safety and Property Maintenance Code until students return after the summer. Prior to the meeting, The University Park Undergraduate Association and the Interfraternity Council sent a letter to council asking that it postpone its decision until the fall semester. Some of the proposed recommendations include enforcing occupancy limits within a gated-fence area in rental properties, prohibiting the use of indoor furniture outside and requiring regular inspection of fraternity kitchens. “We understand that your schedule doesn’t operate around the schedule of the school year but we feel that input without the student body, which is a large part of the community, would not be representative,” said Morgan Goranson, UPUA’s representative to borough council. He said that UPUA attended the focus group in April 2015, where it made several recommendations, one of which is included in the revised changes. In November, State College sent 12 recommendations to the Centre Region Code Agency.
Police investigating theft By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State University Police say sometime between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on May 2 someone entered offices in Ford Building without permission and took money from wallets and purses. The suspect is described as a college-aged black male with facial hair, wearing dark sweat pants, an orange shirt and a blue or green windbreaker. He is approximately 6 feet, 4 inches tall with a thin build. Police are seeking any information to further identify the suspect and encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim to contact University Police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Penn State University Police at (814) 863-1111 or Centre County Crime Stoppers at tip@centrecountycrimestoppers.org. Individuals providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 from Centre County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips also can be submitted at www.police.psu. edu/psu-police/report-crime.cfm.
Goranson said students were promised that they would be included in regular discussion before the final draft of the amended Property Maintenance Code was released and sent to borough council. However, students were not included in the process until after a final draft was release on April 19. “While the proposed changes themselves seem largely disagreeable to many students, the process by which they have been introduced is of greater concern,” said UPUA President Terry Ford and IFC President Will Quaranta in a letter to council. “Students simply need more time in order to properly assess the utility of these proposed changes before providing feedback. Moreover, there are no pressing circumstances that require Council to make a decision at the present time.” Several community members told council they would like to see the process move forward throughout the summer. “A lot of people have worked on this for a very long time,” said Susan Venegoni, president of Highland Civic Association. “I agree maybe leave the public hearing for later in the year but we started this in April 2015 and it’s a year later and it’s still moving along, don’t stop it. “Over the summer there are a lot of electronic means of communication.” Chips, from page 3 them to the Small Business Development Center, which assisted in setting up the legal aspects of the business. After they started making the chips, word began to spread around the College of Ag, and Nason and Spaniel were able to participate in Ag Progress Days last August, which led to more events and exposure. “The Penn State network is incredible and has brought us so many opportunities and connections we otherwise wouldn’t have,” Spaniel said. In April, the College of Ag’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program awarded Blue and White Chips first place in the Ag Springboard business pitch competition, which came with a $7,500 prize. Nason will graduate this week, and Spaniel has about three years left before she earns her degree. But now they plan to continue to grow the business. They will develop a web presence for What the Chip? and finish packaging design. And, Spaniel said, they plan to make the State College community the home for their business.
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Sandusky returns to court seeking new trial By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
BELLEFONTE — Jerry Sandusky was back in Centre County Court on May 2 as his attorneys made arguments seeking an evidentiary hearing to potentially grant him a new trial. Specially presiding Judge John Cleland, of McKean County, who has been overseeing the case since it went to trial in 2012, made no rulings at that point, saying he would examine each issue raised by the defense. Sandusky attorney Al Lindsay said Cleland did not give any indication in chambers after the arguments of when he would make his ruling. Sandusky, a former Penn State football assistant coach and founder of the Second Mile charity for at-risk youth, is seeking a new trial under the Post-Conviction Relief Act after having been convicted on 45 counts related to child sex abuse in 2012. Arriving around 10:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Bellefonte accompanied by Centre County sheriffs, Sandusky, handcuffed and wearing a prison-issued orange jumpsuit, spoke his only public comments of the day. “There’s much to say. For now, Al Lindsay is going to say it,” Sandusky said to a gaggle of reporters and photographers outside the courthouse. “Just listen to him. Read what has been written.” In petitions for a new trial, Sandusky’s attorneys have presented hundreds of documents, allegations and arguments raising nearly three dozen issues they believe qualify the case to move forward to a new trial. Many of those stem from their contention
that Sandusky received ineffective counsel from his trial attorneys, Joseph Amendola and Karl Rominger. “I don’t think the issues are frivolous. I think the issues are important,” Cleland said during Lindsay’s arguments. “My concern is you don’t have the witnesses to back it up.” Largely at issue during the hour-long arguments was the substance of potential testimony Lindsay and co-counsel Andrew Salemme had certified for the evidentiary hearing they are seeking. In the witness certification filing, Sandusky’s attorneys wrote, “the overwhelming majority of these witnesses are hostile witnesses,” and “the exact testimony they will offer is difficult to predict.” That presented a conundrum for Cleland, who said the witness certification did not necessarily bear out the facts pled by the defense. “We’ve attempted to interview adverse witnesses and they have refused,” Lindsay said. “Our only opportunity is to subpoena them here to testify.” Only a few of the issues raised in Sandusky’s filings were discussed during the argument. Among them was the defense’s contention that prosecutor Joe McGettigan knew a man had come forward identifying himself as Victim 2 — the boy former Penn State assistant Mike McQueary said he saw being molested by Sandusky in a locker room shower — but told the jury “only God knows” who the victim was. Cleland remarked that whether McGettigan knew that man had come forward and whether he believed he was the boy Mc-
Queary saw were separate matters. Also at issue was the source of leaks from the grand jury prior to charges being issued in 2011. While prosecutors contended that the leaks to Harrisburg Patriot-News reporter Sara Ganim could have come from witnesses — who were at the time not prohibited from discussing their testimony — Lindsay argued there was no evidence to suggest the leaks came from witnesses, saying they came from the state. Lindsay believes Attorney General Kathleen Kane could shed light on the matter. Last week, she filed a motion in her own perjury trial that she was the victim of selective prosecution because individuals are rarely prosecuted for leaking grand jury info. She is charged with lying under oath about leaking grand jury information to discredit former state prosecutors Marc Costanzo and Frank Fina, who happens to have been one of the prosecutors in the Sandusky trial and a potential witness for an evidentiary hearing. Cleland granted Sandusky’s attorneys 10 days to file a witness certification for Kane, who could then be made to testify should an evidentiary hearing proceed. Prosecutors said though there is no evidence of impropriety by the prosecution related to a grand jury leak, it nevertheless would not have been grounds for a dismissal of charges. Several issues related to Sandusky’s representation prior to and at his trial were also raised. Sandusky contends that Amendola only informed him that he would be doing a national television interview with Bob Costas 15 minutes beforehand and
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JERRY SANDUSKY arrives at the Centre County Courthouse on May 2. did not tell him it could be used against him at trial. Prosecutors said the Costas interview was the only issue that could be cause for an evidentiary hearing. However, they added, during the trial’s closing arguments, Amendola said Sandusky did the interview because “Jerry wanted to tell the world he is innocent.” Lindsay said Amendola was wrong to waive Sandusky’s preliminary hearing as it was an opportunity to hear from witnesses, and he did not properly advise Sandusky about it. Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Peterson countered, “They cannot articulate any prejudice resulting from simply waiving the preliminary hearing.” “Attorneys Amendola and Rominger indicated to this court (before the trial) that they could not effectively represent Mr. San-
dusky,” Lindsay said. “If you look at the cumulative record of errors of counsel, they were telling the truth. “These are issues that can only be resolved by the testimony of Mr. Amendola and Mr. Sandusky.” The 72-year-old Sandusky is currently serving a sentence of 30 to 60 years in the State Correctional Institute at Greene in Western Pennsylvania. Outside the courthouse after the arguments, Salemme read a statement from Sandusky in which he wrote of injustice and attacks against his family and supporters. “I am an innocent man serving what amounts to a life sentence,” the statement read in part. “Just like the rest of the world, I am imperfect. However, I stand firm in knowing my slate is clean of these alleged heinous crimes.”
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Graduating senior’s support for LFL spans eight years By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Like many of the Penn State students who will graduate this weekend, Alison Willie developed a connection to Penn State before she decided to attend. But her connection didn’t come from a friend or family member who went to the university. Nor did it come from growing up a Penn State fan. It didn’t even come from growing up in a place called Happy Valley — in this case, Happy Valley, Ore. Instead, Willie developed a Penn State bond eight years ago, after both her father and grandfather were diagnosed with kidney cancer. That’s when Willie and her family learned about Penn State Football’s Lift for Life and its efforts to raise money for the Kidney Cancer Association. The Willies felt a personal connection to the effort that was founded by Penn State alumnus Scott Shirley, who ultimately lost his father to kidney cancer. They also embraced the effort, because as they learned soon after the diagnoses, kidney cancer is a rare disease and does not receive the attention or fundraising that other forms of cancer do. “My dad and grandpa both had kidney cancer, so as a family finding out about
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the football team’s fundraiser for kidney cancer research really helped us,” said Willie, who will graduate this weekend and begin her career in civil engineering. “We decided to help them raise more money and awareness eight years ago.” The Willies started by writing to Penn State players to thank them for what they were doing. Jordan Norwood, a 2008 graduate who recently won a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos, wrote back and their correspondence continued. The Willies would soon visit Penn State, and Allison sold 17 handmade blue-and-white scarves to raise money for a donation to Lift for Life. That has blossomed into an ongoing fundraiser well after Willie decided she wanted to pursue an engineering education at Penn State and through her time at the university. Through sales at public events like the Blue-White Game and ongoing sales at McLanahan’s on College Avenue in State College, the scarves — all made by Willie, her mother, Carol, and other friends and family — have generated more than $55,000 for Lift for Life’s donations to the Kidney Cancer Association. But as Willie’s time at Penn State winds down, for now, so too will her scarf-making, as she starts the challenges of beginning her full-time professional career.
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FORMER PENN STATE and State College High School standout Jordan Norwood, center, wrote back to Alison Willie and her family when they initially contacted the Penn State football team, creating a personal and professional relationship that’s continued to this day. Pictured, from left, are Alison Willie, dad Jon Willie, Norwood, brother Eric Willie and mom Carol Willie. She’s hoping to celebrate her time at Penn State not only with a degree, but also by selling out the remaining stock of scarves available at McLanahan’s. All blue and white, but in different patterns, only a few dozen were left in stock. Willie donates all the materials and time to make them, so 100 percent of the sales of the scarves goes to the fight against kidney cancer. “Selling our scarves has really been our way of making the best out of dealing with kidney cancer,” Willie said. “We have met
so many amazing people along the way and I am now about to graduate with a degree in civil engineering from Penn State. It has been a great experience over the years and has been a huge part of our lives.” (Editor’s note: After this story initially was published at StateCollege.com, an individual called McLanahan’s and purchased all the remaining scarves. Willie said they are now officially sold out. To learn more about the Willie Family and their scarves, visit Willie Family Penn State Scarves on Facebook.)
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Nature isn’t always pretty desk at an island resort. She couldn’t Some news out of southwestern help but smile when a guest called, Pennsylvania came from the web late one evening, to ask her to please cameras set up by the Audubon Soci“turn down the frog sounds” outside ety of Western Pennsylvania. because the sound was disturbing The webcams are positioned for their family. bird lovers to see the 24/7 comings We really need to get and goings of a pair of bald outside more. eagles, a species once listed I watched the images as endangered. Bird lovers of the bald eagle bringing can click on the link and food back to his or her famview the birds via the Interily. It was uncomfortable to net. Since its inception, the watch although a bunny or camera has captured the a squirrel would have been bird pairs overseeing the just as unsettling to me. I nest, hatching little bald eaget squeamish when I drive gles and the launch of those by crows when they are new birds into flight. Viewsnacking on road kill. Evers have also seen eggs that eryone has to eat, right? The didn’t hatch and eaglets fact that someone may have that didn’t survive. The nest lost a cat is sad, but animals residents are seemingly unwho are outside without aware that, like Jim Carrey Patty Kleban, human supervision are opin “The Truman Show,” the who writes for portunities (aka potential day-to-day details of their StateCollege.com, meals) for creatures who are lives are being watched by is an instructor further up the food chain. people all over the world. at Penn State, This is a great reminder Last week, the camer- mother of three to all of us who have pets as captured an adult bald and a community that we care about to keep eagle bringing a cat into volunteer. She is a them inside. My 80-pound the nest to feed its little ea- Penn State alumna Labrador retrievers are glets. The response from who lives with her family in Patton likely not at risk for being some of the public was out- Township. Her carried off in the talons of a rage. People were appar- views and opinions big bird, but the bears in the ently freaking out seeing do not necessarily the carcass of what might reflect those of Penn pictures taken in State College neighborhoods recentbe someone’s pet being State. ly might be another matter. shredded by the birds. In Nature, my friends, is just outside response to complaints, the Audubon our doors. According to the research, Society was forced to release a statewe should not only be learning about ment saying that the purpose of the it, we should be embracing and encameras is so that humans can watch gaging in it. and learn about these majestic birds We’ve known for years that getand that “Nature isn’t always pretty.” ting out and experiencing the natuAmen to that. ral environment is good for people. In this juxtaposition of modern Studies have shown that kids who technology and Mother Nature, we go outside to play are more physisee how far removed some of us are cally fit, are better critical thinkers, from the natural environment. are less stressed and anxious, show What exactly do those who were fewer signs of attention deficit disor“appalled” by the video think that der and get along better with others. bald eagles feed their young? I wonKids who attend schools with envider if the cat in question had ever ronmental education programs do snacked on a smaller bird? More imbetter on standardized tests in a vaportantly, is it the ultimate in political riety of areas including math, English correctness to diss a bird who is just and writing. doing his or her thing or are people Being outdoors exposes us to vitareally that oblivious? min D which then positively impacts It reminds me of the story my a variety of health factors. daughter tells of working the front
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Pentagon finds no war crime By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Last October, a U.S. Air Force AC-130 gunship shelled a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, for nearly 30 minutes. The military was looking for a Taliban command center, but instead destroyed a facility operated by Doctors Without Borders. The international aid organization says 42 people — many of them women, children and medical personnel — died. A hundred people were being treated at the hospital at the time of the attack. International outrage was swift. The Pentagon quickly admitted the assault was the result of human error and promised a thorough internal report that would assign blame and punishment. President Barack Obama issued an apology. The loss of life prompted the organization to leave the region because it couldn’t guarantee the safety of its workers or patients. The organization, founded in France and known primarily as Medecins Sans Frontieres, was not satisfied with the Pentagon’s assurances that it could mount a comprehensive inquiry and called for an independent international investigation to guarantee transparency. Its leaders called the attack a “war crime.” On Friday, the Pentagon announced that 16 military personnel will be disciplined for their roles in the attack, but not court-martialed. It concluded that the airstrike was the result of human error and equipment malfunction. Accidents, incompetence and bad judgment are not war crimes, according to the commanders. The Pentagon apologized for the loss of innocent Afghan life and authorized condolence payments to 170 individuals and families as compensation. Nearly $6 million has also been allocated for the construction of a new hospital in Kunduz. Still, one has to ask whether the lack of court-martials in this case is a reasonable response to the facts. Is the idea of military justice an oxymoron when the military investigates itself?
Stanford University studied what they call “rumination” or the internal, self-directed worrying we do and found that people who take walks in nature did less ruminating (versus their control group who walked for the same amount of time in an urban environment). The researchers concluded that less rumination and increased mindfulness — walking in nature — actually changes our brain chemistry and leads to reduced levels of depression and anxiety. Not only do we benefit from being in the natural environment, the natural environment benefits from us being there. People who spend time in nature are generally more concerned with conservation and preservation. Education and exposure to and about the natural world makes us more respectful of that natural world. Take the bald eagles. By adding them to the endangered species list, people became more aware of their dwindling population. Through education, programs to reduce poisons that impact their life cycle and exposure through programs like the bald eagle webcam or the Raptor Center at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, the bald eagle is no longer endangered. Nature is right in our backyard. We are so fortunate to have numerous municipal and state parks right down the road from where most of us live. Penn State’s Shaver’s Creek and Stone Valley Recreation Center offer numerous hiking trails and other outside activities. Centre Region Parks and Recreation has over 915 acres of parks at 50 sites including Millbrook Marsh Nature Center as well as other special programs and facility offerings such as the dog park and the disc golf park. The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsors Get Outdoors PA which lists activities and events for people to do just that — get outdoors. Summer and nice weather will quickly be upon us. Now is the time to get outside. Don’t be that person who calls to complain about a bird feeding its young or about the volume on the frogs outside. Who knows what you might learn?
There’s no reason to delay Zika funding By Bloomberg View editors More than two months after the White House asked Congress for more than $1.8 billion to fight the Zika virus, Congress has yet to provide it. President Barack Obama, Republicans claim, has failed to explain in sufficient detail how his administration would spend the money. Perhaps his 25-page proposal, sent to House Speaker Paul Ryan in February, got lost in interoffice mail. If so, no worries: There’s also a summary on the Web. Most of the money — about $1.5 billion — will go to the Department of Health and Human Services to help states control the mosquito that carries the virus, expand programs to test for it, and work on developing a vaccine. The case for action now is overwhelming. The virus is active in cen-
tral and South America, and come summer, the Zika-bearing Aedes aegypti mosquito will begin to spread the disease across much of the continental U.S. Pregnant women who contract the disease are at greater risk of giving birth to children who are stillborn, have microcephaly, or experience eye and brain lesions. Zika can also cause Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults, which can lead to paralysis. Among the questions Republicans say remain unanswered is what portion of the money is needed for the current fiscal year. That level of detail wasn’t necessary in 2005 when President George W. Bush requested and received emergency funding from Congress to combat avian flu. Nor was it necessary in 2014 when Obama sought and received emergency funding to fight Ebola.
House Republicans also say that any request for new money to combat Zika should come through the regular appropriations process, rather than through an emergency request. That approach would delay any new money until the end of the year — at the earliest. But emergency requests are called that for a reason. If a disease that could endanger newborns across the southern half of the U.S. by July doesn’t qualify as an emergency, it’s hard to say what does. Whatever the explanation for Republicans’ truculence — and opposition among some factions of the party to any new spending undoubtedly factors into it — it’s a delay that could endanger lives. There have already been 891 cases of Zika in the U.S., including 81 pregnant women. Republicans need to move, and quick.
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New asthma biomarkers could ease detection HERSHEY — People with asthma have telltale molecules circulating in their blood, say researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The discovery could lead to the first diagnostic blood test for asthma, as well as more targeted treatments for the condition. There are currently no definitive diagnostic tests for asthma, a common chronic inflammatory lung disease that affects 25 million Americans. “Right now, we diagnose asthma based on someone’s history and breathing tests — and both of those have limitations,” said Dr. Faoud T. Ishmael, associate professor of medicine and biochemistry and molecular biology. There are also several sub-types of the condition, such as allergic or non-allergic asthma or the presence or absence of immune cells called eosinophils. The different variations make asthma harder to treat. Some asthma patients do not find relief from inhaled corticosteroids, the mainstay of asthma treatment. Asthma sub-types could play a role in this but “there’s not a good way right now to understand what those different subtypes are,” Ishmael said. “This goes back to the underlying issue, which is that we don’t have a good blood test to tell us what’s really going on in the lungs.” To that end, Ishmael set his sights on microRNAs — molecules that help regulate gene expression. These miRNAs were once considered “junk DNA,” but over the past decade, scientists have come to realize that they play an important role in many human diseases. More than 150 miRNAs can be identified in blood, and they are beginning to be used as molecular footprints to diagnose and characterize diseases such as cancer. “The role of miRNAs in asthma is not well understood, although it looks as though these molecules play very important roles in inflammation and in immune responses,” Ishmael said. His team previously showed that miRNAs in the lungs and blood can be used as asthma biomarkers, and that they may regulate proteins involved in allergic inflammation. However, important questions still remained. For example, would people with asthma have different miRNA than people with other related conditions?
In their new study, the researchers looked at miRNAs in the blood of 79 people. The subjects included asthmatics, people with nasal allergies but no asthma and people with no nasal allergies and no asthma. Results were published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Narrowing in on 30 miRNAs important in allergies and asthma, the researchers found different expression patterns among the three groups. Based on these patterns, they were able to predict with 91 percent accuracy whether or not a person had asthma, opening the door to the development of a diagnostic blood test. “We found that there was a subset of these miRNAs that were unique to asthma, and that we could use them to predict if someone had it based on if they were high or low compared to the other two groups,” Ishmael said. “There’s a different molecular fingerprint if you have asthma compared to if you have allergic rhinitis or neither.” Importantly, within asthmatics there were two main clusters of miRNA expression that correlated with different levels of eosinophil immune cells. “Eosinophils play very important roles in some kind of allergic reactions, and they might have implications for how people respond to some of the treatments that are already on the market for asthma,” Ishmael said. “We think this may be useful technology to distinguish between some of these different sub-types so we know from the beginning when a treatment won’t work for a patient.” Ishmael also hopes the research will lead to new asthma treatments. miRNAs are not just biomarkers — some of them are directly involved in the development of disease. Now that a panel of asthma-related miRNAs is emerging, researchers may be able to develop drugs to target these specific molecules. “We know that a lot of these microRNAs actually have roles in inflammation,” Ishmael said. “Some of them promote inflammation and some of them inhibit inflammation. If you’re lacking one that’s important in maintaining a normal state, you might actually be able to replace that.” The researchers plan to further investigate the role of different miRNAs in asthma and find out what happens when those molecules are inhibited.
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MORE THAN 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. In the near future, there may be new treatments for the ailment. They’re also working to validate the diagnostic value of miRNA testing for asthma in a larger group of people. “Our goal is to have a blood test for asthma developed in the next five years,” Ishmael said. “You might be able to take a drop of blood from a finger stick and analyze it in the clinic to determine whether someone has asthma at that visit. That would be the ultimate goal.”
Symposium offers continuing education, networking STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology hosted more than 100 participants during its fifth annual Sonographers’ Symposium, held recently at the school’s State College campus. Training for a career in the diagnostic medical sonography profession has been offered at South Hills School since 1995, and hundreds of successful DMS graduates now use their specialized associate degrees in a variety of medical settings and laboratories across the country. Five years ago, the sonography department decided to broaden their outreach by creating a symposium where South Hills grads and other sonography professionals could receive continuing medical education credits. Participants also were also given the opportunity to network with leaders in the field, fellow sonographers and ultrasound equipment manufacturers. Sonography is a multi-specialty profession that uses ultrasound as its primary technology to evaluate and record images of various parts of the body. Many sonographers assist physicians and surgeons during minimally invasive procedures
such as biopsies, injections and surgical procedures. Key topics discussed at this year’s symposium included methods in which ultrasound is being used to pre-screen athletes as a means to prevent sudden cardiac death, the importance of using vascular ultrasound to monitor dialysis patients and the use of ultrasound to evaluate musculoskeletal abnormalities. Guest speaker Dr. Robert Atnip, professor of surgery and radiology in the Division of Vascular Surgery at Penn State Medical Center in Hershey, said that there is always great interest and value in South Hills’ annual symposium. It provides the opportunity for attendees to network, exchange views and learn from one another, as well as observe the latest advancements in technology. State-of-the-art technologies were on display the event, and ultrasound equipment representatives gave hands-on demonstrations of their latest technologies, including 3-D and 4-D cardiac imaging and Symposium, Page 13
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SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL of Business and Technology students recently attended the school’s fifth annual Sonographers’ Symposium, where they were able to view the latest sonographic equipment and network with leaders in the field of medical imaging. Pictured, from left, are Megan Bower, Caryn Trexler, Jessica Wellar and Morgan Harpster.
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Recognize symptoms, improve chance of recovery AMY HAYS
Dr. Amy Hays is a family medicine physician with Penn State Medical Group at Benner Pike in State College.
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, the fifth-leading cause of death overall and the thirdleading cause of death for women. By understanding the signs of stroke and calling 911 immediately, you can lessen permanent damage and even save a life. Most people understand that chest pain could signal a heart attack. Fewer people, however, recognize the signs of stroke. Learn the acronym “F.A.S.T.” to remember the symptoms of stroke:
■ Face drooping Ask the person to smile. Is the smile uneven? ■ Arm weakness Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm lower? ■ Speech difficulty Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is speech slurred? ■ Time to call 911 Call 911 right away when you see the first symptom of stroke; most people exhibit just one or two symptoms. Don’t use your own vehicle to drive someone who
might be having a stroke to the hospital. Ambulance personnel monitor vital signs and are prepared to care for a patient whose condition worsens or who loses consciousness along the way. When doctors treat strokes within three hours with special drugs or procedures, they may be able to break up a clot, reestablish blood flow to the brain and prevent more brain cells from dying. After three hours, damage usually becomes permanent.
STROKE BEGINS IN THE BRAIN
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked by a clot. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs. Other parts of the body quickly show symptoms as the brain loses control of them. Stroke symptoms can mimic those of other conditions. For example, an irregular gait or difficulty speaking could indicate Parkinson’s disease. With a stroke, though, symptoms appear suddenly, often in just a few minutes. Some risk factors for stroke are hereditary or the result of natural processes you can’t change: ■ Over age 75 ■ A family history of stroke ■ Having experienced a previous stroke ■ Sickle cell disease ■ Diabetes ■ Sleep apnea Women are more likely than men to have strokes, especially right after they
give birth or if they take oral contraceptives. Strokes are more prevalent in African-Americans, partly because of higher rates of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Heart disease, peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease also increase the chance of stroke. Because heart attacks
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Detergent packets can be dangerous for children They’re bite-sized, brightly colored and look like candy to many children — and they were responsible for nearly 3,000 calls to poison control centers in the first three months of this year. Rates of poisoning from laundry and dishwasher detergent packets are steadily increasing — namely among those ages 5 and younger — often resulting in serious injury. “The work of children is learning and exploring the world around them,” said Amy Morgan, manager of the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Penn State Children’s Hospital. “So a young child will see something brightly colored like that, be attracted to it, want to explore it, and the first place they put it is their mouth.” That’s when trouble starts. “The packets are water soluble, so as soon as they hit saliva, they start to dissolve and all of that detergent either gets digested into their stomachs or aspirated into their lungs,” Morgan said. Serious medical problems can result because the detergent in those packets is so highly concentrated. “Children become much sicker than those who ingest a small amount of laun-
dry detergent, say, in powdered form,” Morgan said. In some cases, children become unresponsive or lapse into a coma. In rare cases, death can occur. A study published this week in the journal Pediatrics blames the ingestion of detergent packets for a 17 percent increase in calls to poison control centers from 2013 to 2014. The study’s authors urge parents of small children to not have the detergent packets anywhere in their homes — and Morgan agrees. “We can’t watch our children every second of every day, no matter how vigilant we are,” she said. “Kids move quickly and can slip out from under our watchful eyes in a matter of seconds, and that’s all it takes for something bad to happen.” Those who choose to use the packets for the sake of convenience must store them in a closed, sealed container on a high shelf out of the reach of children, she says. Morgan suggests that all parents keep the Poison Help Line number handy. It is (800) 222-1222. In case of a life-threatening emergency from ingestion, call 911 immediately.
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Two student volunteers receive Mount Nittany Health scholarships STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 26, honoring more than 670 individuals who provide close to 60,000 hours of service each year across the system. “Each person represents a different background, a different field of dreams for a future career, and a different story of ‘calling’ to give back to this beautiful community. I am beyond thankful for each and every one of our volunteers,” said Meredith Thompson, director of volunteer resources at Mount Nittany Health. During the luncheon, teen volunteer scholarship recipients were announced. To receive this award, GOPAL JAYAKAR students must be graduating in 2016 from a local high school, must have completed a minimum of 200 hours of distinguished volunteer service with Mount Nittany Health and must be pursuing a career in health care from an accredited institution. This year’s winners were Gopal Jayakar and Isaac Plutzer.
Jayakar has been volunteering since April 2011, logging 285 hours to date. Currently a patient floor and Nittany Grill volunteer, Jayakar believes that volunteering is a significant part of his life, allowing him to have a fresh perspective on his community. Volunteering has helped him realize how many people work together in a hospital setting, and has also taught him the importance of professionalism and teamwork. ISAAC PLUTZER He will be continuing his education at Penn State University. Plutzer has dedicated 200 hours as a patient floor and Nittany Grill volunteer. Outside of volunteering for Mount Nittany Health, he is involved in a Penn State lab to help cultivate his passion for research and the scientific method. During his time at the lab and volunteering, he decided to study biochemistry. Plutzer’s dream job is to be a professor, allowing him to make new discoveries to help people be healthier. He plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
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PAGE 13 Stroke, from page 11 stroke patients have blood pressure higher than 140/90 when they suffer their first stroke. However, high blood pressure also can be controlled through lifestyle changes and medication. Other controllable risk factors include: ■ Smoking ■ Diet high in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and calories ■ Obesity ■ High blood cholesterol ■ Physical inactivity If you are at high risk for stroke, ask your doctor if you should take a baby aspirin every day. Most people know that this can help prevent heart attack, but it can also deter stroke. However, you should start an aspirin regimen only under doctor’s orders, because it can be dangerous for some people. Thankfully, 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Reduce your risk of stroke by making positive changes in your daily routine: ■ Get enough sleep ■ Be socially active ■ Eat a healthy diet and limit salt ■ Exercise 30 minutes a day ■ Schedule regular medical check-ups ■ Quit smoking A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, one out of six people will suffer a stroke during their lifetime. Make lifestyle changes to lessen your risk of stroke, and be able to recognize the symptoms so you can act F.A.S.T. in an emergency. Symposium, from page 10 multimodality fusion technology. Symposium attendees were also invited to assist current DMS students who were volunteering their time and effort to bring awareness and support to Kelsey’s Dream, a charity that benefits children with cancer. With the help of symposium attendees and fellow students, more than $300 was raised, and 750 pairs of brightly colored socks were collected to be given to children in several hospitals. “We are so fortunate to receive support from all involved, including manufacturers, the school and sonographers for our annual symposium,” said Tricia Turner, director of the DMS program at South Hills. “It is a great opportunity to get together as professionals to discuss what so many of us are passionate about — caring for our patients.”
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STUDENTS IN CPI’S medical science program will be using a robot in simulated scenarios to help find patients trapped in collapsed buildings and confined spaces at the school and public safety training center. The robot, built by students in Texas, is similar to one used to help protect first responders from imminent danger in real emergencies. Pictured, from left, are students Katie Frisco, a senior at Bald Eagle Area High School, Justin Kobularcik, a junior at Bald Eagle Area, Carissa Billett, a senior at Bald Eagle Area, and Elizabeth LingleBrooks, a junior at Penns Valley Area High School.
Penn State Medical welcomes two pediatric allergists STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Children’s Hospital’s pediatric allergy and immunology services have expanded in State College. Pediatric allergists Drs. Jeffrey Rosch and Michael Davies care for patients at Penn State Medical Group-Windmere Centre, located at 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 101, in State College. Since 2011, Penn State Medical Group in State College has provided a wide spectrum of pediatric allergy and im-
munology services, including treatment for allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic sinusitis, chronic hives, food and drug allergies, recurrent infections and atopic dermatitis. In order to address the need for greater access to services for children, Penn State Health recently welcomed Rosch and Davies, both of whom are board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. For more information, call Penn State Medical GroupWindmere Centre at (814) 689-4980.
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Collaborative learning experience is a hole in one UNIVERSITY PARK — On the surface, it looks like pure fun: Young people teaching other young people how to play golf, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with professionals. However, the experience for students studying hospitality management and professional golf management was much more than a fun evening. The “Putt, Chip and Dip” event at the Penn State Golf Course was the result of a collaboration between Michael Tews, associate professor of hospitality management, Matthew Bakowicz, graduate student in the golf management program, and Joe Hughes, PGA general manager and head golf professional for Penn State Golf Courses. Tews teaches a professional development course that helps School of Hospitality Management students gain skills, such as résumé writing and interviewing. Bakowicz and Hughes teach the beginner golf instruction course, Teaching Golf I, for students in the PGA Golf Management program. Together, the instructors coordinated the April event to provide students with an opportunity to try out the skills they learned in the classroom. The goal was to prepare students for upcoming internships and jobs in their fields of study. Specifically, PGM students utilized their new instructor skills by teaching SHM stu-
dents basic golf skills. “For most of my students, so far their teaching experience is limited. Giving them the opportunity to teach beginner golfers is a stepping-stone experience that sets them on the path for success in the golf industry,” said Bakowicz. Afterward, SHM students practiced their networking skills with alumni and other hospitality management professionals invited to the event. “We want to help students feel confident about their abilities when they go onsite for the first day of their internship or job,” Tews said. “This collaborative event is a meaningful opportunity to help prepare students for those experiences in a fun, low-pressure setting. We’re taking the fear out of it.” Students appreciated the opportunity to put their new skills into play. “This was an awesome experience. It was nice to finally take what we learned in the classroom out onto the course,” said Alexx Suchy, a PGM student. The PGM program emphasizes the concept of “growing the game of golf,” meaning actively generating new interest in the sport. Roughly 90 percent of the hospitality management students had no prior golfing experience. “When you look around, you see people smiling and having fun,” Suchy said. “Today we helped the game of golf grow.” Maggie Agostini, a first-year SHM stu-
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WINGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S first-grade classes participated in the Great American Cleanup of PA to celebrate Earth Day. Students picked up litter from school grounds. Trash bags, gloves and vests were donated by PennDOT. The first-graders learned about Earth Day as part of their social studies unit, “Our Earth, Our Resources.”
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WINGATE — The Mid-State Literacy Council is donating 1,500 books to the Bald Eagle Area School District’s four elementary schools, which will then be distributed among students to encourage summer reading. Literacy Council executive director Amy Wilson said that many of Bald Eagle Area Elementary students don’t live near a public library and lack books of their own to read while school isn’t in session. Sharon Bittel, school librarian, stressed the need for each child to have a “forever library” at home. “(With nothing to read) children will lose reading skills over the summer, and they need to maintain their skills to be ready for school in the fall,” Wilson said. “Kids need books to read.” According to the National Summer Learning Association, students can lose more than two months of reading achievement over the summer. The books for BEA students came from donations made by churches, and generous giving during the Barnes and Noble Holiday Book Drive. “Barnes and Noble collected and donated more than 1.5 million books to more than 650 local charities across the county that provide services to children during its 2015 holiday drive,” said Steve Neely, manager of the Barnes and Noble in State College. “The donations were made possible through the generous support of Barnes and Noble customers and booksellers, who purchased books for donation at Barnes and Noble State College between Nov. 1, 2015, and Jan. 1, 2016. … Thanks to their efforts and kindness, children in our community received the gift of reading.”
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that are golf-related, so this experience was educational, but it was also fun because we got to interact with student instructors and alumni,” Agostini said.
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Millheim lines up for sexual assault awareness By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
MILLHEIM — Last year Rebecca Fetterolf was sexually assaulted. And, like most victims, she felt a host of negative emotions: fear, anger, embarrassment. Fetterolf channeled those emotions and her strength into organizing “Line Up for Sexual Assault Awareness,” an event held April 27 along Main Street in Millheim. Lining up on Millheim’s sidewalks, 130 people held up lengths of clothesline with sexual assault victims’ “dirty laundry” — T-shirts with hand-written slogans such as “Victim blaming is evil,” “Drugged is not consent,” “Rape changes you forever” and “Anyone can be a victim.” The writing on some shirts spoke of the victims’ experiences. “My dad called me a liar — I was 13.” “I was 7 years old. He was a family friend. My parents didn’t know.” One small child-sized shirt read, “I was this size when I was molested.” “Our purpose is to make a safe place for victims,” Fetterolf said. “We just want to make sure that everybody knows there is a community here to support you — to make sure you are believed and heard, and supported in any way that’s required.” She said another purpose of the event was to convey a greater awareness of sexual assault, and to make people realize that it can occur anywhere, even in quiet, small towns. “We think of it happening in cities or on college campuses, but it’s all over the place,” she said. Fetterolf said that assaults by family members are especially difficult to deal
with, as victims, especially younger ones, are very hesitant to accuse family members for fear of bringing shame to the family. These crimes often go unprosecuted for a lifetime. Karl Leitzel, who helped Fetterolf and her friend Cyndy Engle organize the event, stressed the importance of victims coming forward and reporting sexual assaults. “You’ve got to communicate, or else you’re leaving other people open to the same thing,” said Leitzel. Following the clothesline display, the participants gathered at the gazebo in the Millheim Borough Park, where they were addressed by representatives of the Centre County Women’s Resource Center. Mary Ohashi thanked everyone for coming out to support awareness of sexual assault. “This has been an amazing turnout,” Ohashi said. “Sexual assault is about hurting other people, violating them, and the destruction that happens through that,” she said. “If we don’t talk about it, educate ourselves about it or continue to ignore it, we can’t effect the kind of change which events like today can have.” Ohashi said the Center for Disease Control considers sexual assault a public health crisis. She cited some alarming statistics from the CDC, saying that one in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their life, and that one in four girls and one in six boys will be assaulted before they reach age 18. “You can see there’s a significant tolerance of this issue in our community and in our nation,” she said.
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SUPPORTERS HOLD clotheslines in front of the Green Drake Art Gallery in Millheim during the “Line Up for Sexual Assault Awareness” event on April 27. She also highlighted the numerous free and confidential services the CCWRC offers to rape victims, including a sexual assault response team that meets with victims undergoing forensic rape exams at Mount Nittany Medical Center, and victim psychological and legal counseling services. Jill Buchanan, who has served sexual assault victims at Penn State University Health Services for many years, also spoke at the event.
“Sexual assault and domestic violence are not acts of passion,” Buchanan said. “These are acts of power and control, and not about sexuality.” She noted that 80 percent of sexual assault victims know their assailant. “These are acquaintances, relatives, spouses or friends that are committing these acts of betrayal in that instance. “Unfortunately, those acts of assault and violence are prevalent, and we are not untouched in this community.”
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MORE THAN 100 dogs and their owners take off from the starting line during the eighth annual Dog Jog 5K Run/Walk. The event benefited Pets Come First, a no-kill animal shelter.
Eighth annual Dog Jog held at Grange Fairgrounds By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Dogs and their owners hit the road April 30 during the eighth annual Dog Jog 5K Run/Walk. A fundraiser for Pets Come First — a no-kill shelter in Potter Township that finds homes for 400 pets each years and spays and neuters about 600 animals annually — the event was held at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall. This event differed from typical 5K fundraisers, since its participating runners could take their dogs on the run, too. There was also a 1.5K walk for the smaller, older or slower dogs — or people. Prizes from local businesses and organizations were awarded to the top male and female finishers. Vendors of pet-related merchandise and foods were on hand, and a silent auction of items donated by local businesses was conducted to also raise funds. The Whistle Stop Restaurant in Centre Hall donated 10
percent of its proceeds for the day to Pets Come First. Agility training, food and beverages, a microchip clinic and music by DJ Jammin’ Jay were also featured. The dogs did a lot of barking and socializing in their unique ways before the race. Then, Pets Come First manager Deb Warner lined up the more than 100 human and canine runners to start the race at 10 a.m. With plenty of barking and cheering, the runners took off on a 3.1-mile serpentine loop around the fairgrounds, returning to the finish line near the Grange exhibit buildings. The first six legs across the finish line belonged to Blair Evans, of State College, and his German shorthair, Trixie. Evans was a late arrival to the race, and started about two minutes behind the field, but he and Trixie easily outran their two- and four-legged competition. One at a time, or in small groups, the others followed, human runners often appearing more exhausted than their canine companions.
What is the Mexican Cinco de Mayo holiday all about? “Cinco de Mayo” literally means “the fifth of May,” and it celebrates the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. On this day, Mexican soliders defeated an invading French army. How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? In Puebla, the city where the battle was won, and in many Ciara Semack is American cities with the owner of The large Mexican populaBlonde Bistro in tions, there are celeBellefonte. Her brations with parades, column appears dancing and festivals. every other week Traditional Mexican in the Gazette. food is served. MaContact her at ciara@semack.net. riachi bands fill town squares with their music. And, a lot of Dos Equis and Corona beer is consumed. A few fun facts about Cinco de Mayo: ■ It is not a national holiday in Mexico, so banks, post offices and schools are still open. ■ In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is not nearly as important as Sept. 16, which is Mexican Independence Day. ■ The world’s largest Cinco de Mayo party takes place in the U.S., in Los Angeles. Every year, people come far and wide to celebrate “Festival de Fiesta Broadway” on May 5. There really is no set traditional food for Cinco de Mayo, and food varies based on regions. Commonly, Mexican celebrations might include guacamole, enchiladas and mole poblano. Mexican fare is traditionally colorful, with vegetables, fruit and various salsas, and this especially holds true on a celebratory day. If you’re getting the Cinco de Mayo itch and feeling festive, why not throw your own celebration? Here are some great recipes to make your party pop.
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Start to finish: 25 minutes 3 tablespoons salted butter Black pepper, to taste 4 cups fresh corn 2 tablespoons olive-oil mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup heavy cream Tortilla chips 1/2 cup Cotija cheese 2 finely chopped jalapeno with seeds removed Cayenne pepper to taste 1 lime, cut into wedges Chopped fresh parsley to garnish Melt the butter in a pan over mediumhigh heat, add the corn and black pepper and let it sit until it browns. Mix it up and let it continue to brown, until mixture is almost burnt. Remove corn mixture from heat and mix in mayonnaise and sour cream. In another pan, put the cream on medium heat and bring it to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat and mix in the Monterey Jack cheese until it melts. Put tortilla chips on a serving dish, pour on the cheese and cream mixture, then top with the corn mixture, Cotija cheese, jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper. Add a few squeezes of lime juice and garnish with parsley.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE
MAY 5-11, 2016
Match Factory Place hosts Old House Fair CONNIE COUSINS
BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Historic and Cultural Association joined with the Centre County Historical Society and the American Philatelic Society to present the Old House Fair program April 29 and 30. The historic Match Factory, which houses the APS — the largest nonprofit organization in the world for stamp collectors — provided a perfect venue for the many presentations and demonstrations dealing with old houses, historical districts and a town’s future. Originally, there were 18 buildings that made up the old match factory, which operated from 1900 to 1947. The buildings were rehabilitated to Connie Cousins the point where the APS, two Pennsylcovers a wide vania government offices, a distillery variety of events in and an ambulance service all share the Centre County for complex. The resulting complex feathe Centre County tures red brick walls, arched windows Gazette. Email her and huge spaces to serve a variety of at ccous67@gmail. venue needs. com. The focus of the event on April 29 was on how to improve and maintain the health of historic downtown commercial districts. Donovan Rypkema, the
speaker for the evening, presented “The Impacts of Historic Preservation: Recent Lessons from Home and Abroad.” Rypkema is principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and economic development consulting firm. People usually advocate for historic preservation for aesthetic reasons and advantages related to culture. More recently, as Rypkema pointed out, historic preservation is being measured by its contribution to the economy, the environment and those effects on various cities. In his talk, he discussed five cities — Raleigh, N.C., Pittsburgh, Savannah, Ga., San Antonio and Cincinnati — and explained his findings on preservation’s impact at the local level. “In the long run,” Rypkema said, “there is more value than just economic in preservation endeavors.” All these cities have had successful preservation and revitalization efforts. Even during the economic depression of 2008 and beyond, new building and the opening of new businesses outnumbered demolition and closing of businesses in historic preservation neighborhoods. Also, there were onethird fewer single-family house foreclosures in the historic districts. Listening to Rypkema, it was easy to see that his ideas could be applied to Bellefonte. “Very few towns of 6,500 have the depth of opportunity and potential,” he said. “Every one of these buildings downtown should be filled with glorious apartments.” Rypkema said that in each town where the historic districts were preserved, people have moved back. “There is a movement to make city centers like the old-day neighborhoods. Studies are done about ‘walk scores’ and these scores are figured in the future plans for city revitalization,” he explained. Historic neighborhoods also have advantages for “aging in place,” according to Rypkema. “Pittsburgh is a city who has done historic preservation and doesn’t even know it has done it,” Rypkema said. People there told him that they just did what came naturally. On April 30, many other interesting topics were covered at the Old House Fair. “Elements of 19th-Century Pennsyl-
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DONOVAN RYPKEMA is principal of PlaceEconomics. He spoke to a large crowd about historic renovation during the Old House Fair in downtown Bellefonte.
vania Interiors,” “Developing Home Maintenance Plans” and “Upgrading Ancient Electrical Systems” were a few of the selections. Experts in their fields gave talks relating to windows, plans, masonry and much more. Tours of the APS Facility, as well as walking tours of Bellefonte, also were offered.
Penns Valley Elementary students hold ‘Mini-Thon’ fundraiser By SAM STITZER
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BOOT CAMP FOR KIDS – A summer day camp of quasimilitary instruction designed for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. Participants are assigned to platoons attending to three training stations staffed by prior service soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. A t-shirt, boonie hat and lunch of MealsReady-to-Eat are provided. Pre-registration and program fee of $40 required. More info available at pamilmusuem.org. June 25 — Boot Camp Prep Class. Group instruction in close order drill, military etiquette, and history of the 28th Inf. Div. Shrine. Adjunct for those enrolling in Boot Camp for Kids. 10 am-3 pm. Lunch provided. $25/person. Reservations required. Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com
SPRING MILLS — Students at the Penns Valley Elementary and Intermediate School raised more than $4,000 during their “Mini-Thon” on April 29. This event mimics the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, which raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund to combat pediatric cancer. Fourth-grade teacher Kendyl Paolini helped third- and fourth-graders organize the inaugural three-hour event, which included games, crafts, dancing and visitors from the Millheim Fire Company. Paolini said about 75 students in kindergarten through fourth-grade participated. Paolini said the Mini-Thon idea originated with the school’s extracurricular clubs. “We wanted to give them (students) a community service option,” she said. “It was about the time Penn State’s THON was getting ready, so we said, ‘What if we did a mini-Thon?’ and it really took off from there.” Students had to raise $20 each to participate, and they sought additional pledges from community members. Dancing began in the school cafeteria at 5 p.m., with students and teachers busting their moves to high-energy rock music blaring from the speakers. Snacks and drinks were on hand to refresh the dancers. Meanwhile, in the gymnasium, Penns Valley and Penn State grad Josh Hull pitched for a wild game of whiffle ball, showing his expertise in a sport other than football. Millheim Fire Company members led a bucket brigade
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game, where teams of students passed cups of water down a line to fill pitchers as quickly as possible. There were a few spills, but teachers manned a mop brigade to quickly clean up the puddles. Later, a round of mat racing was held, where stacks of padded mats were set on wheeled gym scooters. One student rode the mats, while several others provided the horsepower and steering to make a lap around the gym, sounding much like a passing freight train.
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The Avid Gardener: Appreciating pollinators LORA GAUSS
the flower’s anthers while looking for nectar. Contrary to common beliefs, pollinators are not always honeybees. Actually, you may be surprised to know that pollinators include not just bees (of which there are many types), but hummingbirds, beetles, bats, wasps, butterflies and some flies and moths. Pollinators are tirelessly working to keep our food supply abundant, so what can we do as gardeners to help and attract them? There are a number of things. First, we can plant some native plants. One great example is native milkweed, which attracts monarch butterflies and provides a nursery for their eggs and a food source for the young caterpillars. Native plants are adapted to your area’s pollinators so they can offer a good fit for your garden. The Native Plant Society is a great place to look for guidance in this area. Next, when we are planning and planting our flower gardens for the spring and summer months, we can use a wide array of different colored flowers to appeal to the many types of pollinators. These should be planted in masses or clumps of the same variety, rather than single plants, so the pollinators can find them more easily. Interestingly, not only do honeybees see flowers in a different color spectrum than we do, they also see ultra-violet light patterns, invisible to us, at the center of each flower. It’s as though the colors and patterns announce the flower’s “stash” of nectar and pollen and act as a landing pad. Many flower landing pads beat one. Most importantly, we can reduce (or eliminate) pesticide use around our gardens by using it as a last resort. Sometimes beneficial insects can control an issue. For instance, aphids are eaten by lady bugs, who may suddenly appear on our infected roses if we are patient and don’t treat at the very first sign of trouble. And, if pesticides do appear to become necessary, we can switch to those that target specific
In today’s fastpaced world, we often don’t have time to smell that Keurig coffee, let alone figure out how it made it into our morning mugs. However, it’s never too soon to understand some of the simple science behind how things like coffee beans grow, because some day they could disappear. And so could our cold Avid gardener watermelon, tortilla Lora Gauss lives in chips, blueberry pie, Philipsburg. Email her at community@ (shudder) chocolate centrecountygazette. or a total of about com. one-third of all global human food crops. This is simply because all of these foods rely on pollinators to reproduce, and pollinator population numbers are decreasing. In order to understand the process of pollination, we need to understand pollen. Many of us associate it with either the yellow dust that covers our cars in spring, responsible for the sneezing and itchy eyes of hay fever (a malady from which I suffered for more than 30 years), or the natural bee pollen extract being sold, purporting to protect the human body from a series of conditions such as arthritis and prostate cancer. Actually, pollen is in many ways the fairy dust of the plant kingdom. It is the male germ seed of the plant, transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another to help the plant reproduce (if you can recall your basic high school botany flower diagram). This process can be carried out by the plant itself, such as a willow tree expending its pollen into the wind, or by having animals called pollinators accurately and efficiently transfer it by visiting each flower and brushing against
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BEES AND BUTTERFLIES are more important than most gardening enthusiasts know. pests, follow the directions on the packaging carefully, and spray when pollinators are not in the garden, such as at dusk. We can also support businesses and farms that limit their use of pesticides to protect pollinators. The support of pollinators is serious business. Their numbers are diminishing, blamed on everything from over-development, irresponsible pesticide application, outdated farming practices, disease and parasites. One indication of this seriousness came as far back as 2008 when Haagen-Dazs, a major ice cream brand, awarded a gift of $150,000 to Penn State University toward honeybee-related programs in its College of Agricultural Sciences. Some gardeners (539 in 55 counties in
Yard sale will benefit Children’s Miracle Network CLEARFIELD — A yard sale featuring scratch-and-dent items will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, to support Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. At least 11 tractor-trailer loads of items have been donated by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Woodland for the sale, which will be held Friday in Clearfield County Fairgrounds Expo Building 1 and Saturday in Expo Building 2
The funds raised by this event will help to provide pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System. For more information, contact Vanessa Houser at (814) 943-8887 or vkhouser@geisinger.edu.
Pennsylvania) are already very knowledgeable about the dire straits of pollinators and have taken serious steps in their own home gardens to make them PollinatorFriendly, which is a specific certification. On the Penn State Master Gardener site there is a link which will take you to information, as well as an application to have your own yard certified. In my recent years of gardening experience, I have a new-found appreciation for the wondrous world that pollinators inhabit. I am hesitant to do away with any living thing, be it bee or fly. They each, in their way, play a role in our ecosystem. As for my suffering from hay fever, one day it mysteriously disappeared. Go figure. A gift from the gardening gods, I’d say.
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Penns Valley Historical Museum opens with new exhibits By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
AARONSBURG — The Penns Valley Historical Museum in Aaronsburg has acquired three new exhibits for the 2016 season, which museum collections and programs chairman Kay Gray and her assistants have arranged in informative and attractive displays. The museum opens for the season on Saturday, May 7. The first of the new exhibits features a dining room setting for a formal Victorian era meal during the the late 1880s to early 1900s. A drop-leaf table and chairs on loan from Daniel and Lydia Musser, of Millheim, form the core of the exhibit, with the table set with Flow Blue Waldorf china from England. The place settings each include not just plates and cups, but special bowls for butter pats and salt. One setting even contains a shallow, kidney-shaped bowl for chicken bones. Gray said the dinner setting was typical of what the well-to-do social class would present to guests in their homes at the time. “They would invite guests, maybe up to 12 couples, and this is just a sampling of how the table would be set.” On the wall of the dining room is a list of dinner party manners typical of Victorian times, advising diners to be punctual, praise every dish served and not pick their teeth at the table. The second new exhibit is a collection of Chesapeake Bay Watershed carved wooden duck decoys on loan from the Engle family, of Millheim. Penns Valley High School student Zach Engle arranged
the display for the museum as his Eagle Scout project. “The tie-in to Penns Valley is that the Chesapeake Bay Watershed begins here in the valley,” said Gray. She noted that decoys were originally carved to lure waterfowl, but now have become an American art form and are sought by collectors. The Engles’ collection features decoys carved by several artists, and there also are some miniature duck and shore bird carvings. Gray said some of the decoys came from a museum in Havre de Grace, Md. The exhibit also includes a number of books related to wild ducks, decoys and the Chesapeake Bay area. One is a cookbook with recipes for cooking ducks and other waterfowl. The third new exhibit features biographical and career information on Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Boab and Lt. Gen. Robert D. Springer, who were born in Aaronsburg and Millheim, respectively. Both of these men have had distinguished military careers. Boab commanded more than 1,450 personnel as the head of the 133rd Tactical Airlift Wing of the Minnesota National Guard. He entered the military as a second lieutenant in 1958, and worked his way up the ranks to brigadier general in 1986. He is a command pilot with thousands of hours in single- and multi-engine aircraft. Springer entered the U.S. Air Force in 1958, and, after earning his wings, was assigned to Yokota Air Base in Japan. He became a flight instructor, and served at Maxwell Air Force Base in Arkansas, then became a C-130 pilot at McGuire Air Force
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FINE CHINA adorns a table set for a Victorian-era formal dinner in a new exhibit at the Penns Valley Historical Museum in Aaronsburg. Base in New Jersey. He was sent to Vietnam in 1965, where he served as an intelligence officer. He served at several other locations through the years, a became a three-star general in 1985. Also in the museum display is a U.S.
Army dress uniform, and much information regarding the Vietnam War. The museum will be open on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through October. For more information, call Gray at (814) 349-5740.
CCCA presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Historic path newly found BELLEFONTE — Centre County Christian Academy will stage “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, at the school, 100 Hertzler Drive in Bellefonte. The musical, which is almost 50 years old and has been
on Broadway twice, will be performed by CCCA music and drama students. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the school’s office at (814) 355-7805.
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PHILIPSBURG — New traces of an old Native American path were recently discovered through Black Moshannon State Park and plans have been initiated to raise funds for educational signage within the park describing the historic but little-known route. The new kiosk will help preserve knowledge of Bald Eagle’s Path through Centre County. The Native American path went from Milesburg to Philipsburg to Clearfield and on to Presqueisle in Erie. For more information, contact the park office at (814) 342-5960. Donations can be mailed to Friends of Black Moshannon/Kiosk, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Friends of Black Moshannon State Park is a chapter of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation.
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Sinclair: A single mom who makes it look easy By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — She was daddy’s little girl. The daughter of a Methodist minister, Cheri Sinclair developed her personal philosophy by basing her life choices on the lessons learned at home from her father. “He was a very charismatic person and a bit of a jokester,” said Sinclair. “He was a proper person who had a great influence on me and many people he knew.” A single mother of three girls, Sinclair has worked at two jobs for as long as she can remember. She said she does it for fun, but with two students in college and a third about to enter the university, it’s easy to see why she works so hard. She is proud that, despite a divorce, she and the girls’ father have been able to maintain a cordial relationship. “We were very hands-on with the girls and kept them active. We were able to co-parent.” In her primary position, Sinclair is the director of marketing for Penn State Centre Stage. On weekends, she is a waitress at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. “I have promoted well over 120 shows over the past 16 years,” she noted. “The most satisfying thing about what I do is seeing people in the seats for a show. I love selling out a show.” Over the years she has been asked to promote a wide variety of plays and musicals, from the most profound of Shakespeare’s tragedies to the silliest of British comedies.
“I love the farces best,” she said. “Shows like ‘The Complete History of America (Abridged)’ are the most fun to promote.” As part of her position in marketing, she has the opportunity to meet and follow the growth of students in Penn State’s School of Theatre. “I love being a part of the students’ journey,” she said. “And I enjoy the freedom of creating a marketing plan and seeing the results of my work. I take pride in what I do, and enjoy it when people notice and tell me I have done a good job.” Her greatest challenge is educating audiences about the differences between the local community theaters and Penn State Centre Stage. “There is so much theater in the area now,” she said. “Differentiating what we do from what others do is not always easy.” A graduate of Lock Haven University, Sinclair launched her career in 1986. After 12 years working as the marketing communication supervisor for Supelco, she moved to Penn State and her current position. In addition to enjoying her work and her active daughters, Sinclair adores the seaside. “I go to the beach any chance I get,” she said. “I look forward to traveling, especially out west. I also enjoy live music and a good glass of wine.” At the moment, she is working on renovating her house and, when she can, she enjoys camping and fishing.
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Personalize gifts to make Mother’s Day extra special Mother’s Day is all about making mom feel special. And, what better way than with a thoughtful gift created with her unique style and personality in mind? “Whether you opt for something extravagant or something she’ll use all the time, when you personalize a gift, you know you’re getting something no one else selected for their mom,” said Christopher Warnack, director of marketing at Things Remembered, a retailer of personalized gifts. More than a quarter of all Mother’s Day shopping takes place at specialty stores, according to recent National Retail Federation statistics. And it’s no wonder — these stores specialize in distinct and unique items a mother won’t soon forget. Warnack shared some ideas for memorable Mother’s Day gifts:
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Sometimes the best gifts are the ones the recipient will use most. But practical doesn’t have to mean plain. Whether mom loves to cook or it’s dad’s duty, there’s probably a great recipe she loves. A cutting board personalized with a favorite family recipe makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen. And, if she can’t get going without her morning coffee, a travel mug personalized with a fun message written for her will put a smile on her face, even on Mondays.
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For a fashion-forward mother, complement her sophisticated or quirky fashion sense with a one-ofa-kind handbag. A leather tote bag personalized with a monogram in shiny gold foil will upgrade her daytime style. And,
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to help her stand out from the crowd at night, accessorize her evening wear with a leather and gold medallion purse with her engraved monogram. Want to add a detail that makes it just from you? Engrave a secret message card with a special note and add it to her purse.
SENTIMENTAL
From keepsake and shadowboxes to memorable pieces of jewelry, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to get sentimental. Daughters can consider gifting mom a matching bracelet, inscribed with nicknames or lines from a shared favorite song. For first-time moms, dads can help keep the new baby close to mom’s heart with an engraved sterling silver locket. Or, give mom a home for her second most valuable possessions. A jewelry box, whether mirrored, lacquered, leather or wood, can be personalized with a special note to add more meaning.
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For moms who know how to have fun, consider something unique and cool. A colorful, personalized tote bag, complete with a fun, quirky message or “momism” will assist on her trips to the farmers’ market, the spa or the gym. A vacuum-sealed, insulated bottle that carries a full bottle of wine and travels well makes a great gift, too. You can add a name or fun quip, such as “Moms Wine Too,” to personalize it. This Mother’s Day, think beyond the usual gifts to show mom you truly understand her personality and interests. — Content courtesy StatePoint.net
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Recipes for a great Mother’s Day brunch By JEANMARIE BROWNSON Chicago Tribune
It never ceases to amaze me how two children raised together have turned into such different adults, in all ways, including career choices, partying styles, exercise and eating habits, and kitchen preferences. My son, the meat-eater, enjoys working with pastry dough; my daughter prefers to cook vegetables and fruit. Win, win for this mother. I request they collaborate this Mother’s Day. On the menu? Savory, flaky-crusted tarts filled with vegetables and a salad brightened with fruit. Due to their busy schedules, separate homes and the parental compulsion to teach, I offer tips. Make the whole wheat tart dough up to five days in advance. Then, shape and pre-bake it the night before. Some of the vegetables can be prepped ahead, too. Ditto for the vinaigrette for a salad and the crisping of the greens. Spring means peak season for asparagus and fresh peas. They look beautiful in any dish; they barely need cooking. Shaved or thinly sliced, raw asparagus work beautifully in the tart filling. Fresh peas need only a minute of cooking before they’re added. Freshly shucked peas, sold in bags in the produce section of some grocery stores, save time. Otherwise frozen (thawed) peas make a quick substitute. The homemade tart dough can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for weeks. I prefer to combine trans-fatfree vegetable shortening (for easy dough handling and maximum flakiness) with unsalted butter (for flavor). For savory uses, I weave in a bit of nutty-tasting whole wheat flour and sesame seeds along with the all-purpose flour.
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The tart recipe that follows could be called a quiche, except it’s lighter on the egg custard and heavier on the vegetables. Nearly any kind of vegetable mixture will work in the tart. I like roasted peppers, sautéed onions and mushrooms, grilled zucchini and eggplant. You’ll need two loosely packed cups for a 9-inch tart. That leaves just enough room for a bit of cheese and an egg custard to hold everything together. A rustic-style galette, sans the egg mixture, proves another way to go. For the free-form treat, simply roll out the dough, layer on thinly sliced vegetables and cheese, fold over the edges and cook it on a baking sheet. I like to add a smear of bacon fat to the dough for luxurious flavor, then top the dough with sautéed mushrooms, thinly slice tomatoes and crispy bacon. For either recipe, there’s no shame in using storebought pie crusts. Look for ones without preservatives. I like the frozen version sold at Trader Joe’s, but it nearly always has cracks after thawing. A quick roll between the sheets of plastic smooths it out nicely. Both the tart and the galette taste best eaten the same day they’re baked. However, in a pinch they can be made the day before and refrigerated covered. Then reheat them in a warm oven before serving.
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Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes Makes: Two 9-inch tart shells 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold 1 cup trans-fat-free (nonhydrogenated) vegetable shortening, frozen 2 to 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional Put flours and salt into a food processor. Pulse to mix well. Cut butter and shortening into small pieces; sprinkle them over the flour mixture. Use on/off pulses with the food processor to blend the fats into the flour. The mixture will look like coarse crumbs. (Alternatively, use your hands or a pastry blender to work the butter and shortening into the flours and salt in a large bowl.) Recipes, Page 22
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How to make Mother’s Day more meaningful this year Gifts and flowers are a nice way to show mom you care on Mother’s Day. But this year, consider adding deeper meaning to the holiday with these ideas:
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Recipes, from page 20 Put ice cubes into about { cup water and let the water chill. Remove the ice cubes, and drizzle about 6 tablespoons of the ice water over the flour mixture. Add the sesame seeds if using. Briefly pulse the machine (or knead with your hands) just until the mixture gathers into a dough. Dump the mixture out onto a sheet of wax paper. Divide the dough in half; gather each into a ball. Flatten the balls into thick disks. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. (Dough will keep in the refrigerator for several days.) Nutrition information per serving (for 12 servings): 243 calories, 17 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 20 g carbohydrates, 0 g sugar, 3 g protein, 198 mg sodium, 1 g fiber
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Start to finish: 1 hour, 50 minutes Servings: 6 1 sesame whole wheat tart dough (see recipe above) 1 medium leek, tough green ends removed, white section split lengthwise, rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh shelled or thawed frozen peas 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 bunch skinny asparagus 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, basil, chives or parsley (or a combination) 1/4 teaspoon dried or fresh minced thyme 1 cup shredded fontina or brick cheese, shredded 3 large eggs 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream or half-and-half 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Have a 9- or 9 1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom ready. Alternatively, use a shallow 9-inch pie plate. Lightly flour 1 sheet of wax paper. Put the dough disk onto the paper and cover with another sheet of floured wax paper. Roll gently with a rolling pin, lifting the paper occasionally to loosen the dough and turning the dough over several times, until it is a uniform circle about 12 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Remove the top sheet of wax paper. Loosen the dough from the bottom sheet of wax paper, then fold the dough in half and gently put into tart pan. Unfold and gently fit dough over bottom of pan and up the sides. Trim edge. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight (cover it well). Heat oven to 400 degrees. Press a piece of foil over bottom of crust. Fill crust with pie weights or dried beans (this prevents puffing). Bake until crust is nearly opaque, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and beans. Bake until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool. The crust can be parbaked several hours in advance (or even overnight). Meanwhile, for filling, thinly slice the white portion of the leek and some of the tender green. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add leek; cook until golden,
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BACON, TOMATO AND MUSHROOM GALETTE about 3 minutes. Add peas and garlic, cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Trim off the asparagus tips and reserve them. Cut the stems into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Stir tips and stems into the cooled leeks along with the herbs. (Filling can be refrigerated overnight.) To cook the tart, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Set the tart shell, in its pan, on a baking sheet. Spread the vegetable mixture over the bottom of the tart crust. Sprinkle cheese over vegetables. Beat eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the vegetables being careful not to get any between the crust and the pan, or you will have sticking later. Carefully put the tart into the oven. Bake until filling is set and golden brown, 35-38 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Unmold from pan (or slice directly in the pan if using a pie plate). Serve warm. Nutrition information per serving: 444 calories, 34 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 151 mg cholesterol, 25 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 10 g protein, 515 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
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Start to finish: 75 minutes Servings: 6 Save time by purchasing sliced mushrooms. Shred cheese at home to avoid added cellulose. 4 thick-cut bacon strips, about 6 ounces total, diced 5 ounces (about 2 cups) sliced shiitake mushroom caps (discard stems) 3 ounces (about 1 cup) sliced button mushroom caps 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 1 sesame whole wheat tart dough or 1 box (22 ounces) ready pie crust, thawed About 1 cup shredded cheese, such as fontina or brick 3 or 4 small ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced, patted dry Recipes, Page 23
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Recipes, from page 22 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, basil and parsley Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning often, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove crisp bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate. Pour the bacon drippings into a small dish. Return 2 tablespoons of the drippings to the pan. Add mushrooms and onion to skillet. Cook and stir until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool. Season with basil, salt and pepper. Mixture can be refrigerated for up to several days. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Have two parchment-lined baking sheets ready. Roll one dough disk (or 1 refrigerated pie crust) between sheets of floured wax paper into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Remove the wax paper. Carefully transfer dough to a baking sheet. Smear 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat over the crust leaving a 2-inch border. Spread half of the mushroom mixture over the crust leaving a 2-inch border. Top the mushrooms with 1/2 cup of the cheese, then with half of the crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes and herbs. Top with another 1/2 cup of the cheese. Fold the border of the crust up and over the filling. Repeat to build a second galette. Bake galettes, rotating pans occasionally, until crusts are nicely golden, about 25 minutes. Cool a few minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm. Nutrition information per serving: 600 calories, 41 g fat, 18 g saturated fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 44 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 14 g protein, 714 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
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P-O pitcher Josh Earnest takes down Bellefonte in Centre County clash By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — Bellefonte pitcher Dominic Masullo and Philipsburg’s Josh Earnest battled to a virtual standstill in the two teams’ Mountain League showdown on May 2 in Philipsburg. Both pitched complete games, with Masullo allowing just four hits and Earnest six, and neither defense committed an error. The impasse broke when the Mountaineers pushed two runs across on two hits in the fifth inning and then added two more without a hit in the sixth. Those four runs, scored with just two hits, allowed P-O to steal a closer-than-it-looks 5-1 victory away from Masullo and the Raiders. Philipsburg shortstop Logan Williamson swatted a two-run single that scored Earnest and Derek Shaw with the eventual winning runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. A bases-loaded walk and a ground out RBI by Shaw padded the Mountie lead to 5-1 in the sixth, and from there Earnest
closed out the Raiders to give P-O its 10th win of the season. “I was given a take sign on the first pitch,” Williamson said, “and it was right down the middle, so I was a little worried about that. And then I was just looking to put the ball in play. That was the major thing with runners on base, and then it just happened that I hit the ball in the right spot and helped out our team.” Before Williamson’s hit, neither team was able to accomplish much on offense. Bellefonte came closest by putting runners in scoring position in all of the first five innings, but the Raiders only scored in the third. That happened when catcher Greg Watson walked to open the inning and then came around to score on Logan Mathieu’s two-out, RBI double into the left field corner. P-O came right back, however, with a two-out flash of its own. After Masullo struck out the first two batters in the Earnest, Page 26
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P-O edges Bellefonte in extra-inning nailbiter By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — For those of you scoring at home, Philipsburg senior Haylee Hayward showed up at second base to begin the 10th inning courtesy of international softball tiebreaker rules. With Hayward’s Mounties and Bellefonte’s Lady Raiders locked in a tense, tie game through nine innings in Bellefonte, the rules stipulated that the 10th inning begin with the last batter from the previous inning, Hayward, at second base, and the next hitter in the lineup, left fielder Chelsea Henry, taking her normal turn at bat. Thus set up, it didn’t take Hayward and Henry very long to make things happen. Henry ripped the third pitch from Bellefonte relief pitcher Rachael Bernier to the
fence inside the left field line for a standup double that allowed Hayward to stomp on home plate with the go-ahead run. Then, Philipsburg freshman pitcher Cam Harris made the run stand up in the bottom of the inning — with a little help from her defense — and gave P-O a thrilling 3-2 Mountain League win over the Raiders. Just last week, the then-undefeated Mounties absorbed two sudden losses — the second one to these Raiders — but they’d since picked themselves up and strung together a three-game winning streak before this big May 3 throwdown on Bellefonte’s home turf. The victory, as razor-close as it was, extended the Mounties’ streak to four. “After those two losses,” Philipsburg head coach Jim Gonder said, “they weren’t
down, but it was, ‘Oh, jeez, we’ve got to get better.’ The last four games the kids really have gathered up some wins. Hopefully it will help us in the long run.” Henry’s double tipped a game that was one swing away from belonging to either team all afternoon. Bellefonte broke through first against Harris with two runs in the bottom of the third. Jordan Rockey led the inning off with a double and then came all the way around to score on a single by Alexis Wetzler and a Mountie overthrow that went out of play. Wetzler landed on third and scored on an RBI groundout by Angela Capparelle. The way Raider starter Tara Baney was throwing, those two runs looked very imposing. It didn’t work out that way, however, as P-O came right back in the top of the
fourth to tie the game. After Hayward singled to open the inning, stole second base, and then scored after a wide throw to first base on a ground ball by Harris. Hannah Thompson followed with a sacrifice bunt, but she also reached on another error by Bellefonte on the throw to first base. Now on third, Harris scored and tied the game on a ground-out by Maddie Lucas. That was it for the scoring until the 10th as Harris, Baney, and then Bernier, in relief, posted all zeros. Philipsburg had the best chances to break through when it put runners at third base in both the sixth and the ninth innings. But Baney survived the sixth when Hayward was thrown out on squeeze attempt, and Bernier got out of P-O, Page 25
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The 2016 NFL draft is in the books, and all 32 of the league’s teams are already beginning to process and evaluate their hauls. Every year, just over 250 prospects are taken in this three-day extravaganza out of a pool of approximately 3,000 eligible players. And every year in the days following the draft, the front offices tout their new addiPat Rothdeutsch is tions while experts mia sports writer for nutely analyze every The Centre County Gazette. Email him team’s draftees in particular and every at sports@ centrecounty team’s total draft take gazette.com in general. Everybody gets immediate grades for things that can’t possibly be known for three, four, or even five years in the future. That doesn’t mean that the drafts are not important. Quite the opposite. The NFL Players’ Association estimates that the average career in the NFL is only 3.3 years, and the turnover rate on NFL teams is extremely high. The influx of young talent is absolutely essential to the long-term success of a team. All of this is why the draft is so closely followed and so many people spend countless hours watching, evaluating and categorizing football talent. Here in Pennsylvania, the Eagles and the Steelers went about their draft business this year in essentially the same ways they always do. Maybe it’s just the Philadelphia press and the large Philly market, but the Eagles invariably seem splashier and more flamboyant than most teams. Two years ago, for example, it was Chip Kelly’s first draft and it was all about who was going to fit into the new, high-powered Eagle offense and how many guys from Oregon and the Pac 12 were they going to take. Last year it was weeks and weeks of speculation about whether the team would trade up and take Oregon’s Marcus Mariotta as its new franchise quarterback. (They
didn’t, and maybe they should have.) This year, just weeks after signing quarterback Sam Bradford to a big, long-term contract, the Eagles did trade up to the No. 2 spot in order to take a highly sought after quarterback, Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State. Wentz was widely considered to be one of the top two quarterbacks in this draft, along with Jared Goff from Cal, but Wentz is not without his question marks. NDS is, after all, an FCS school and he only really started 23 games in his career. The jump to the NFL will likely be longer for him than most of the others drafted. The team nonetheless seems genuinely excited to have the 6-foot-6, 235-pound North Dakota native, and the plan is for him to learn for a year under Bradford and then go on from there. Except that when Bradford found out about the Eagles moving up, he demanded a trade. Seems like he’s not interested in being a caretaker, but the Eagles insist that he’s still their No. 1 guy going into the 2016 season. Stay tuned. Philly still chose seven other players, but six of them came Round 5 or later. Three were in Round 7. Here’s the list: ■ Round 3 — lsaac Seumalo, C, Oregon State ■ Round 5 — Wendell Smallwood, RB, West Virginia ■ Round 5 — Halapoulivaati Vaitai, OT, TCU ■ Round 6 — Blake Countess, CB, Auburn ■ Round 7 — Jalen Mills, S, LSU ■ Round 7 — Alex McCalister, DE, Florida ■ Round 7 — Joe Walker, ILB, Oregon These players, if they work out, could fill some pressing needs of the team. Two offensive linemen, two defensive backs, a defensive end/linebacker, and a linebacker will reinforce the three thinnest position groups on the team. But this draft is all on Wentz. If he lives up to what the Eagles see in him, then this will be considered a successful draft no matter what. The Steelers, in contrast to the Eagles, always seem more low-key and careful. It’s been no secret that in the past two
P-O, from page 24 the ninth-inning jam when Jayde Burge was picked off at third. As the game entered the 10th inning, the stage was set for Henry. “When I walked up to the plate, I knew I had to stay calm,” Henry said, “and even in the last inning I knew it was going to come down to it. I knew I was the next one up and I had to steady myself. “And when I got up there, I had to think it’s not me, it’s my team first. I knew that I could hit the ball.” Henry did hit the ball, and P-O finally had a lead, but there was still the Bellefonte half of the inning to go. Jenna Ault started on second base, and she was immediately sacrificed to third base. But pinch-hitter Lissi Przbys popped out to the catcher for the second out, bringing up Rockey. Rockey extended the drama with a walk, putting the potential winning run on first base and bringing up lead-off hitter Wetzler. Swinging all the way, Wetzler sent a smoking line drive to the right side, but instead of a game-tying hit, P-O second baseman Sadie Granville snagged it at the top of her jump for the final out. “She (Granville) made two or three plays tonight that were just unbelievable,” Gonder said. “That last play, I thought it was a base hit. There was no way in the world I thought she was going to catch that ball. “She jumped up, and it was in her glove! Holy smokes.”
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THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS’ first-round selection, Artie Burns, speaks at a news conference in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II look on. seasons, Pittsburgh’s offense has carried the team, hence in the last two drafts, the team has chosen 11 defensive players out of 15 total picks. This year, five of the seven players taken were defensive players, including the first three. Here’s the list: ■ Round 1 — Artie Burns, CB, Miami ■ Round 2 — Sean Davis, S, Maryland ■ Round 3 — Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State ■ Round 4 — Jerald Hawking, OT, LSU ■ Round 6 — Travis Feeney, OLB, Washington ■ Round 7 — Demarcus Ayers, WR, Houston ■ Round 7 — Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple The Steeler defense, especially its pass defense, was ranked among the lowest in the league last year, and this group is obviously meant to address some of those problems. Both Burns and Davis are defensive backs with premier size and speed, while Hargrave was impressive in his perfor-
Former PSU QB headed to New York By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — These are the numbers: 103 sacks, three years of questions and 50 draft picks. That’s how long it took before Christian Hackenberg finally saw his gamble of playing for Penn State pay off as the New York Jets selected the Penn State junior midway through the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. Hackenberg, who holds nearly all of Penn State’s passing records, will head to a city and team that he has been unknowingly prepared for his entire collegiate career. A place where losing is rarely accepted and the criticism rains down from everywhere. There is no love lost between fans and team. Sure, when things go good it’s great, but the rest of the time it is simply “What have you done for me lately?” It’s fitting that Hackenberg ends up in New York, playing in the same stadium he started his collegiate career in. After three years of a career that even his most devoted fans have a hard time boiling down, he will head to a place that will see the negative more than the positive. It’s something that maybe wasn’t quite as present in his everyday life at Penn State, but it’s foolish to think that the majority of the most vocal fans were always singing his praises. What happens next will be interesting. The Jets are currently trying to re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick while benched but starter-worthy Geno Smith sits in the wings with Baylor product Bryce Petty. Fitzpatrick signing would undoubtedly put Hackenberg on the development program route, something that he could probably use — a year to sharpen his fundamentals and get back his once-confident footwork. If nothing else, it’s a year that doesn’t involve him ending up on his back after most plays.
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Racing Roundup: Heimbach captures sprint car feature By JAMIE BIRD For the Gazette
Blane Heimbach won the sprint car feature April 30 at Port Royal. Devin Friese also proved victorious, picking up the win in the rain-shortened super late model main with 20 laps completed. The postponed 305 sprint main will be made up on Saturday, May 14. The first four-division racing program of the season is on tap for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Port Royal Speedway on Lake Chevrolet Mother’s Night/Camera and Autograph Night. Fans who purchase a general admission ticket will be permitted access to the pit area to meet and greet drivers from 5 to 6 p.m. Racing at the track will be the Weikert’s Livestock 410 sprints, Aumiller’s Insurance super late models, Gray’s Auto and Towing econo late models and the Len Krautheim Auto Sales xtreme stocks. Both the econo lates and the xtreme stocks will be making their season debut.
At Selinsgrove, the racing was fast paced all night and moved along quickly during the Jack Gunn Memorial on April 30, but Mother Nature still got the best of the 30-lap race. It was past halfway and considered complete on Lap 18, with Mark Smith, of Sunbury, declared the winner for the second year in a row in the $2,200-towin event. Brad Mitch, of McClure, also grabbed a Pro Stock win in the division’s 15-lap main before the rains came. On Saturday, May 7, Selinsgrove features the annual Pepsi “Pack the Track” night featuring $5 general admission for all adults and students. Kids 11 and younger will be admitted free. The racing card will include a full program of 360 sprint cars, pro stocks, roadrunners and two late model features. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with racing starting at 7 p.m. At Lincoln Speedway, the predicted rain arrived two hours early April 30, forcing 410 sprint cars running the consolation
Carter booted from Lions By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State freshman defensive tackle Kamonte Carter is no longer a member of the football team due to a violation of team rules. “Kam Carter was informed on April 21 that he is no longer a member of the Penn State football team for a violation of team rules,” Penn State said in a statement. “We appreciate Kam’s contributions to the program and wish him success in the future.” Carter added significant weight during his freshman season and looked to still be a year or two from becoming a meaningful contributor on the field for the Nittany Lions. The nature of Carter’s dismissal is unknown at this time.
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event off the track and forcing promoters to postpone the remainder of the 13th annual Weldon Sterner Memorial until Tuesday, May 10. The mid-week show will pick up where it left off, completing the final four laps of the 410 sprint consolation and the 358 sprint car consolation before completion of the features for the two sprint divisions and the All-American Outlaws. Lincoln promoters have announced that rain checks from the April 30 show will be honored the next three shows or for the Sterner Memorial make-up night. Fans who do not have a rain check will be able see the May 10 show at a reduced admission cost of $12, or $5 for students. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with warmups at 7:30 p.m., and racing starts at 8 p.m. Williams Grove Speedway will again present another lucrative event for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprints as the next Yellow Breeches 500 is staged for Friday, May 6, at 8 p.m. Competition will also include the sec-
ond race of the season for the HJ Towing & Recovery 358 sprints. The oval will tune up for the first invasion of the season by the World of Outlaws sprint cars Friday, May 13, with a specially formatted program to ready the locals for the following week’s two-day outlaws stand. The tune-up race will be the second in the season-long Diamond Series for the 410 sprints. Then, the 2016 World of Outlaws tour will storm into the historic oval Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, for a two-day stand. Saturday, May 7, will open the Laurel Highland Club’s 2016 racing season at Hesston. The club’s racers are busy gearing up for this first of five races on their track. These winged wanderers will spend the other portion of their racing season traveling to the different tracks of western Pennsylvania. The racing at Clinton County Motor Speedway is scheduled to get started Friday, May 6, with limited lates, micro sprints, pro-stocks and FWD.
St. Joe’s Wiser to run track and cross-country for LHU BOALSBURG — St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy senior Jordan Wiser recently signed a national letter of intent committing to join the track and cross-country teams at Lock Haven University. The Lock Haven Bald Eagles are an NCAA Division II team. “I’m very excited to be attending Lock Haven starting in the fall,” said Wiser. “As for the running part, I’m excited to become a part of a new team and be able to travel to new places for meets.” Chad Walsh, SJCA’s athletic director, praised Wiser’s leadership, selflessness, and work ethic. “I’m excited to see where those characteristics will take her at the next level,” he said. “She had an immediate impact on our running programs and struck me as an individual who would have a huge positive impact on our school community.” SJCA track coach Jayson Jackson believes Wiser will be an excellent addition to LHU’s track team. “Jordan has a great range from 800 to 5,000 meters that will really bolster Lock Haven’s lineup,” he said. “I look forward to watching her progress on the college level.” Earnest, from page 24 bottom of the third, Earnest reached on a walk. He stole second and then tied the score on a clutch RBI single by Shaw. “That (run) gave us a little bit of confidence,” P-O coach Doug Sankey said. “You know, we have four or five guys in the lineup who just have not seen that type of pitcher before. So to come out and face Dom (Masullo), it’s a little overwhelming for some of these guys. The younger guys are getting it, and with Derek’s (Shaw) big hit, they were, ‘OK, we can put the bat on it a little bit.’” Shaw’s single was the first hit of the game for the Mounties, and they would only get three more off of Masullo. Yet they took full advantage each one. In the fifth with one out, Earnest was hit by a pitch, stole second and then advanced to third on Shaw’s second hit of the game. Shaw moved up to second base on a first-and-third play, and then both runners scored on Williamson’s hit to put P-O ahead 3-1. “Anytime you go through a lineup two or three times, you get a little more comfortable,” Bellefonte coach Dan Fravel said. “And when you’re playing with a delicate offense where you’re not scoring many runs, there’s not any margin for error in a 1-1, 1-0, 2-0 type of ballgame. “That’s the pressure that our defense and pitchers are feeling right now. It’s
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ST. JOSEPH’S Catholic Academy senior Jordan Wiser recently signed a letter of intent with Lock Haven University. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kate Ott and Wiser. Back row, from left, are athletic director Chad Walsh and St. Joe’s track coach Jayson Jackson. that we have to do everything perfectly. And they (P-O) put some nice strokes on the ball for hits with guys on second base while we left guys in scoring position in the first five innings. We had a chance to execute a couple times and kind of really didn’t.” Now ahead by two, Earnest posted his first 1-2-3 inning of the game in the top of the sixth and then was given another two runs to work with in the bottom of the inning. Earnest helped himself by drawing a bases-loaded walk to make the score 4-1, and then Shaw drove in P-O’s final run with an RBI ground out. “I think it was really big that everybody was getting sparked up and hitting the ball and stuff,” Earnest said. “I just tried to keep throwing strikes and getting the ball in play.” For Bellefonte, Nick Jabco led the way with two hits, and Mathieu had the only extra-base hit and the only RBI. Shaw led P-O with two hits and two RBI, and Williamson had two RBI with his big hit. Earnest chipped in with two runs scored, two stolen bases and an RBI. “They (Bellefonte) are a tough team,” Williamson said, “and it is great seeing us play this well. We just have to keep playing our game. We’ve been hitting the ball all season and our pitching has been outstanding. We just have to keep bringing that to the plate every game.”
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Philipsburg Elks hosts Mountie Matman Golf Classic JOHN DIXON
PHILIPSBURG — The Philipsburg Elks Country Club recently held the 14th annual Mountie Matman Golf Classic benefiting the Philipsburg Youth Wrestling Programs. Winners of the net division, carding rounds of 61, resulted in a two-way tie between the foursomes of Mike Healey, Jeff Herr, Al Herr and Dave Arnold and George Legrand, Greg Legrand, John Dixon covers Tom Legrand and Mke golf for The Centre Neidrick. County Gazette. There was also a Email him at two-way tie for third sports@centre countygazette.com. place, with a score of 62 between the teams of Ryan Bender, A.J. Czap, Tyler Good and Doug Sankey and Poinsy Burns, Colin Scott, Lance Thompson and Aaron Thompson. The gross division winner, carding a round of 56, came from Zack Czap, Jody Czap, Pat Brown and Jason Yoder. The second-place team of Don Johnson, Matt Johnson, Bob Mitchell and Nate Lucas was two shots back, posting a round of 58, while the team of Arch Myers, Irv Myers, Dan Myers and Larry Potter placed third, carding a round of 59. The putting contest was won by Sam Irvin, while the on-course closet to the pin winner on No. 4/No. 13 was Dan Wachter and on No. 9/No. 18 was Jody Czap.
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Scramble will be held Saturday, June 25, at the Skytop Mountain Golf Club in Port Matilda. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost for this event is $80 per golfer and includes range balls, 18 holes of golf, a riding cart, a commemorative gift, on-course refreshments and door prizes. There will be an awards presentation after golfing has concluded. Those interested in participating should sign up by Wednesday, June 1. The event is limited to 36 foursomes. All proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase banners for the BEA gym recognizing the school’s past league, district and state championship teams. For more information or to register, contact Doug Dyke at (814) 355-5721, (814) 280-0250 or douglas.dyke@beasd. net.
BRANDON KRAMM MEMORIAL TOURNEY TO FEATURE JETS QB
NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, most recently of the New York Jets, will be in Lewisburg to participate in the Green Dragon Foundation’s golf tournament and “Field of Dreams” auction event Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11. The event supports the Brandon Kramm Memorial Endowment Fund and the construction of a baseball field at the new Lewisburg High School complex. The third annual Brandon Kramm Memorial weekend begins with a team scramble format golf tournament at the Bucknell Golf Club on Friday, June 10, using a 1 p.m. shotgun start. On Saturday, June 11, Fitzpatrick will emcee the “Field of Dreams” auction. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, then attendees will
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PUBLIC PLAY is available at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club. Gary and Janice Yoder, of Philipsburg, work out the kinks in their putting game before a recent round of play. have the opportunity to bid during a live auction beginning at 8 p.m. Items donated to the live auction include a luxury vacation onboard a 90-foot yacht with crew and chef, a Lake Tahoe vacation in a fabulous private home, an authentic Mexican dinner delivery for 10 people, four New York Jets home game tickets and more. Brandon Kramm was a three-sport star athlete at Lewisburg Area High School. He later graduated from Harvard in 2005, where he played on the 2001 undefeated Ivy League Championship football
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Former Lions honored By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
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AFFINITY VOLLEYBALL CLUB, from Bald Eagle Area, competed at the Volleyball East Girls AAU Tournament on April 24 at Lock Haven University. Affinity’s 14U and 17U teams both won the championship matches in their brackets. Pictured, front row, from left, are Madison Fisher, Taylor Kilmer and Caylee McCaslin. Middle row, from left, are Syndey Johnson, Hannah Confer, Katie Flick, Madison Hahn, Lexi Skripek, Regan Dyke, Cirstynn Comly and Alyson Onder. Back row, from left, are 14U coach Julie Witmer, Madison Surovec, Lacee Barnhart, Velanna Skripek, Madison Rockey, Grace Hugar, Elita Brown, Madison McCauley, Miranda Ballock and 17U coach Larry Campbell.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Former Nittany Lions Kyle Carter and Ben Kline were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom when they were named to the National Football Foundation’s 2016 Hampshire Honor Society In order to be considered for membership in the Hampshire Honor Society, a player must be a starter or significant contributor in his last year of eligibility who maintains a cumulative 3.2 grade point average or higher throughout the course of his undergraduate study at an accredited NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III or an NAIA college or university. Carter graduated in December 2014 with a degree in kinesiology. He was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. Carter appeared in 46 games in his career with 19 starts. He earned a spot on the John Mackey Award watch list three times in his career. In 2015, he led all tight ends with 14 catches for 135 yards. His best performance of 2015 came against San Diego State when he pulled in three receptions for 47 yards, including a career-long 35-yard catch. Kline was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District choice and three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. He posted a 3.5 GPA or higher in 12 of his 13 semesters on Honored, Page 28
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THE STATE COLLEGE 9- and 10-year-old Softball All-Star Team was honored April 30 during State College Little League’s opening day ceremony. The team won the District 5 and Section 4 titles and placed fifth in the state tournament. Pictured, front row, from left, are Ella Corson, Kate Butterworth, Rachel Peachey, Ava Bierly, Meredith Meengs, Maya Knapp, Zia Bodnar, Kylie Ehrensberger, Payton Strayer, Maddy Hefkin and Ava Babcock. Back row, from left are manager Aaron Ehrensberger, coach Clay Butterworth and coach Bill Strayer. Honored, from page 27
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‘Artists Doing Art’ series concludes 2016 season By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Michael Black, an area photographer and art advocate, decided to use his expansive Back Sun photography studio to bring together the Centre Region arts community in an effort to share ideas and learn new ways of seeing and hearing. Black’s idea was to create a series of events that would feature local, national and international artists in lively discussions and performances. “The idea behind this series is to help elevate art and artists in a non-traditional way,” said Black. “This year, we held 14 events that featured 12 artists. We had more than 500 submissions from throughout Centre County. We reached more than a thousand people. We also visited county schools and were pleasantly surprised by our success.” Known as BADASS — an acronym using the letters in “Artists Doing Art” series and Black Sun — the program ended its second year with a musical performance by Eric
Ian Farmer and a compelling talk delivered by Susan Russell, former Penn State laureate. Farmer’s performance offered a soulful style that was reminiscent of Richie Havens. Farmer, who recently earned his doctorate in music education, spoke eloquently about his need to blend his dual passions of music and education. Russell, a New York actor, playwright and author, is an engaging speaker with a penchant for making powerful eye contact. Her talk included her theory that art is communication and communication is art. “The greatest art of all is communication,” she said. In all she does, Russell is sure to extol the value of communication and — quite simply — eye contact. Russell also has created the Center for Engaged Learning. Her intention is to bring discipline to life through art. “You are driving the car of your life,” she said. “It is not easy being human, but it is simple. We have built what we have today. Maybe it is time to start thinking differently.”
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State College Framing Company featuring pastels show By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Framing Company and Gallery is hosting an exhibition by the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society Friday, May 6, through Friday, June 10, with an opening night reception scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The business is located at 160 Rolling Ridge Drive in State College. The show will feature more than 70 works created by 24 different artists. The Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society was founded in 2004 with “the idea to share and foster the love and medium of pastel,” said Virginia Belser, the president of the group. The group focuses on promoting awareness of the medium of pastels, offer educational activities to members and provide a community in which members can learn and grow as artists. Members range from beginners to professionals, and not all focus solely on pastels. The society “operates as a group to become better artists,” according to John McQueary, the owner of the State College Framing Company and Gallery. The gallery usually hosts two shows per year and the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society was chosen as this year’s spring show. During the opening reception, there will be artists in the gallery demonstrating the process of pastel painting on site, “so that public can see what the crazy medium of pastels is,” said Belser. Belser noted that pastels are widely misunderstood. “Pastel refers to the medium, not the color palette,” she said. “If people come to reception, they (will) get to experience pastels both in the frame and by watching the process,” she added.
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AROUND & IN TOWN Penn State announces winner of the Lynd Ward Prize UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s University Libraries and the Pennsylvania Center for the Book have announced that Nick Sousanis’ “Unflattening,” published by Harvard University Press, has won the 2016 Lynd Ward Prize for Graphic Novel of the Year. “‘Unflattening,’” the jury noted, “is an innovative, multilayered graphic novel about comics, art and visual thinking. The book’s ‘integrated landscape’ of image and text takes the reader on an Odyssean journey through multiple dimensions, inviting us to view the world from alternate visual vantage points. These perspectives are inspired by a broad range of ideas from astronomy, mathematics, optics, philosophy, ecology, art, literature, cultural studies and comics. The graphic styles and layouts in this work are engaging and impressive and succeed in making the headiest of ideas accessible. “In short, ‘Unflattening’ takes sequential art to the next level. It takes graphic narrative into the realm of theory, and it puts theory into practice with this artful presentation of how imaginative thinking can enrich our under-
standing of the world.” The Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize honors Ward’s influence in the development of the graphic novel and celebrates the gift of an extensive collection of Ward’s wood engravings, original book illustrations and other graphic art donated to Penn State’s University Libraries by his daughters, Robin Ward Savage and Nanda Weedon Ward. Between 1929 and 1937, Ward published his six groundbreaking wordless novels: “Gods’ Man,” “Madman’s Drum,” “Wild Pilgrimage,” “Prelude to a Million Years,” “Song Without Words” and “Vertigo.” Sponsored by Penn State’s University Libraries and administered by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize is presented annually to the best graphic novel, fiction or nonfiction, published in the previous calendar year by a living U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident. A $2,500 prize and a two-volume set of Ward’s six novels published by The Library of America will be presented to Sousanis at a ceremony at Penn State in the fall.
The jury also awarded two honor books: “Displacement,” by Lucy Knisley, published by Fantagraphics, and “Russian Olive to Red King,” by Kathryn Immonen and Stuart Immonen, published by AdHouse Books. About “Displacement,” the jury said, “Lucy Knisley’s ‘Displacement’ is a perfect memoir comic. Her vibrant watercolor illustration humanizes the reality of caring for loved ones as they age with candor and grace. The narrative of her grandfather’s journal from World War II woven in with harrowing cruise experiences is a crucial touchstone, reminding us that her grandparents are so much more than what they can express to the outside world in the present.” About “Russian Olive to Red King,” the jury said, “Kathryn and Stuart Immonen’s ‘Russian Olive to Red King’ is that rare work of fine art that succeeds at crosspurposes; it is both successfully avant-garde and profoundly relatable. Stuart’s light, clean and deliberate artistic choices are the ideal counterpoint to Kathryn’s searing and devastating story of loss and grief, all of which leads to the novel’s formally upsetting
and innovative coda.” The selection jury had representatives from various Penn State academic departments who use the graphic novel in their teaching or research, as well as representatives with graphic novel expertise from among Penn State’s alumni and students. The following comprise the selection jury for the 2016 prize: ■ Chair John McComas has a bachelor of arts degree in English from Penn State and puts his 20year “fascination for all facets of the comics medium” to good use as a full-time staffer at the Comic Swap in State College. ■ Kendra Boileau is editor-inchief of the Penn State University Press and the acquiring editor for the Press’ graphic medicine book series. ■ Collin Colsher, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is creator of the “Real Batman Chronology Project,” and has a master of arts degree in cinema studies from New York University. ■ Dustin Perna is an undergraduate student at Penn State majoring in advertising and public relations with a fervent interest in comics and graphic novels. ■ Beth Theobald is a reference
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“DISPLACEMENT,” by Lucy Knisley has been named a 2016 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize honor book. and instruction librarian at Penn State’s Beaver campus. For more information about the selection criteria and how to submit books for consideration for the 2017 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize, contact Ellysa Cahoy at ellysa@psu.edu or (814) 8659696, or visit the Pennsylvania Center for the Book website.
DePodwin embraces tradition as glee club president By LAUREN BLUM Special to the Gazette
UNIVERSITY PARK — When senior architectural engineering student Mike DePodwin sings the Penn State Alma Mater for the last time in his college career at graduation in May, the moment will be bittersweet. DePodwin has been performing the alma mater, Penn State fight songs and other choral pieces for nearly three years as a member and now president of the Penn State Glee Club. “When we sing Penn State songs, it is really cool to think that 100 years ago and 100 years from now they are going to be singing the same exact things,” DePodwin said. “It’s that lineage of old-fashioned collegiate pride that maybe sometimes we forget when we are here day to day.” Before coming to Penn State, DePodwin always had a
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passion for music and was actively involved in his high school’s choir and marching band. During his first two years of college, he played in different musical groups on campus, but he decided to branch out during his junior year and join the glee club. DePodwin said he knew soon after joining the glee club that it was a perfect fit for him. He decided to commit to the organization, invest more time and eventually ran successfully for president last year. The group practices twice a week and prepares for both formal and more intimate performances at Eisenhower Auditorium, the Penn State Homecoming parade, halftime at football games, award ceremonies and other events locally and even internationally, he said. This summer, DePodwin and several members will go on tour in Iceland where they will have the opportunity to perform and explore the area Monday, May 16, through Tuesday, May 24. He said the group will be based in the capital of Reykjavík and will stay at local homes to cut down on price and learn more about Icelandic culture. Typically while on tour, the club performs at high schools and elementary schools providing Penn State outreach and offering children a glimpse into how a college choir operates, DePodwin said. They also perform at
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SENIOR MIKE DEPODWIN reflects on his experiences as president of the Penn State Glee Club as he prepares to graduate. churches and sometimes have the opportunity to partner and sing with local groups. DePodwin appreciates the diverse dynamic that the nearly 70 members bring to the club. Because people join from all majors and many take it as an elective, he said it proves that the members are there because they are passionate and want to keep the tradition. “The football games are awesome and THON is awesome, too, but where we came from as a small university and how we are able to sing the same songs they did in the beginning is an incredible way to pass on tradition,” he said.
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School of Music announces scholarship winners UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State School of Music’s annual Spring Scholarship Competition awarded seven students scholarships based on their performances, and one student received an award recognizing cumulative achievements and contributions to the school. The winner of the 2016 Atherton Memorial Music Award is junior percussionist Kyle McKay. The son of Sarah and Daniel McKay, Kyle is a music education major from Drexel Hill. He is a percussion student of Dan C. Armstrong. Kyle currently participates in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Mallet Ensemble. After graduating in 2017, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in percussion performance before obtaining a teaching job in an elementary school. He also intends to maintain an active performance career and teach privately. McKay was also named the performance achievement winner of the 2016 College of Arts and Architecture’s Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Scholarship Award. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated superior design, humanistic and performance records, and who have proven their potential for significant contribution to the arts and humanities. The 2016 Presser Scholarship winner is James Nackley, a native of Hollidaysburg and the son of Daniel and Heather Nackley. A junior cellist in the music education degree program, he is a student of Kim Cook. Nackley was a winner of the 2015 Philharmonic Concerto Competition and was chosen as a soloist for the 2015 School of Music’s Mosaic performance. He is a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Cello Choir, a string
quartet, Penn State Glee Club, Campus Orchestra (playing violin and viola) and Campus Band (playing French horn). He also is a cellist with the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra, Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and Altoona Symphony Orchestra. The Eleanor Beene Scholarship Awards are given in memory of Eleanor Beene to honor her love of music and to recognize the outstanding pool of talent in the Penn State School of Music. Four students received 2016 Eleanor Beene scholarships. Sophomore violinist Eunice Kang performed “Tzigane” by Maurice Ravel for the competition. A student of Max Zorin, she participates in Philharmonic Orchestra. She is pursuing a double major in musical arts and biology, and hopes to attend dental school after graduation. Kang, of Anchorage, Alaska, is the daughter of Dong Kang and Sun Yoon. From Piscataway, N.J., sophomore percussionist Christian Lopez is the son of Victor and Alexandra Lopez. A member of the percussion studio of Dan C. Armstrong, he played “Black Sphynx” by Leander Kaiser for the competition. Lopez is a member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and the Marching Blue Band. Pianist William Preston is a junior in the studio of Timothy Shafer. He is the son of Richard and Amy Preston, of Yardley. Preston serves as collaborative pianist for the Glee Club and intends to pursue a graduate degree in collaborative and voice coaching. His competition repertoire was Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Etude Tableaux in D Minor” and “Un Sospiro” by Franz Liszt. Freshman tenor Sean Toso hails from State College and is the son of Dale and Blaire Toso. A member of Norman Spivey’s voice studio, he performed “Ombra mai fu”
(from Serse) by George Friderich Handel, “Am Feierabend” (from Die Schöne Müllerin) by Franz Schubert, “Early in the Morning” by Ned Rorem, and “I’ll Sail Upon the Dog-star” (from “A Fool’s Preferment”) by Henry Purcell. Toso is a member of the Concert Choir and Glee Club, and intends to pursue an advanced degree in music upon graduation. Toso was also named winner of the Margot Bos Vocal Award for 2016, which supports excellence in vocal performance. It is awarded to the outstanding vocal candidate in the Spring Scholarship Competition and is endowed by the Margot Music Fund, created by the family and friends of the late singer Margot Bos. The School of Music presented its award for outstanding performance to junior music education major Patrick Feher. A saxophonist, he is a student of David B. Stambler and Dan Yoder, and is a member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Centre Dimensions Jazz Ensemble, the Penn State Saxophone Quartet, various jazz combos and the Glee Club. Feher served as an event coordinator for the Penn State Jazz Festival and is the president of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association’s state executive board. He is the son of Patty and Phil Feher, of Jamison. Presented by the College of Arts and
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Architecture, the Awards for Creative Achievement recognize students who exemplify the objectives of the college with respect to enhancement of the arts. Consideration is given to students (preferably final year) who have proven themselves over an extended period of time. The School of Music’s recipient is Sebastian Goodridge, who will receive a bachelor of arts degree in music technology and a bachelor of science degree in engineering science in May 2016. A fifth-year senior, Goodridge is the son of Mickey Goodridge and Yvonne Leonguerrero, and lives in Manassas, Va. His applied instructors at Penn State include percussionists Dan C. Armstrong, Marko Marcinko and Giff Howarth, as well as composer Paul Barsom and music technology professor Mark Ballora. While a Penn State student, Goodridge has participated in concert bands and jazz bands, Chamber Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Mallet Ensemble. He has served the College of Engineering as an undergraduate research intern and served the School of Music as a sound and recording engineer. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in engineering science and mechanics from Penn State to build his own recording studio, and to continue to play live music.
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AROUND & IN TOWN ‘AMERICAN IDIOT’ ON STAGE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy presents ‘The Sound of Music’
BOALSBURG — Students at St, Joseph’s Catholic Academy are preparing to take the stage for their spring musical. This year, a cast of 30 students and a 10-student orchestra will put on “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at The State Theatre in State College. SJCA’s musical theater program has grown every year since the school’s founding, beginning with a junior production of “Fame” two years ago. Last year, the school featured its first full-length production with “Into The Woods.” “I believe people will be surprised and overwhelmed with the level of talent and entertainment we bring to the show,” siad Joseph Hergenreder, St. Joe’s student life director and performing arts teacher. This year, SJCA students will transport audiences to the pre-World War II era with their rendition of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. About a quarter of the student body is involved in the production. “Every year, I am humbled by the dedication and commitment of the students,” said Hergenreder. “They care very deeply about each other and the success of the show.” The show is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. “Ticket sales are set at a price that is affordable to everyone,” said Hergenreder. “Our goal is not to make money, but simply to sustain our musical theater program for the future.” CHRISTOPHER KUGLER/For the Gazette
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GREEN DAY’S musical “American Idiot,” was staged recently at The State Theatre in downtown State College. Kylie Bumbarger, the production’s choreographer, was cast as Extraordinary Girl.
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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. 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) 4227667. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.statecollege sunriserotary.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. What’s Happening, Page 35
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Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com. Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www.liferecoverystatecollege.com.
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Children’s activity — There will be a preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays throughout April 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 April 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 April 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.centrecountylibrary.org. Exhibit — “Consciously Surreal: Photography, the Uncanny, and the Body” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672. Exhibit — “From Dada to Dali: Surrealist Works on Paper” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672. 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) 3556720. Event — Howard United Methodist Church will be hosting a yard sale and bake sale from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 144 E. Main St., Howard. Call (814) 625-2182. Performance — St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy will present “The Sound of Music” at 7 pm. Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org. Exhibit — “Pastel Passions and Beyond” will be on display from Friday, May 6, through Saturday, June 11, during operating hours at State College Framing Company and Gallery, 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Visit www. centralpapastels.com. Fundraiser — A large yard sale will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Stadium Drive, Clearfield. Proceeds benefit Geisinger’s Children’s Miracle Network. Call (814) 9438887. Fundraiser — A silent auction benefiting Interfaith Human Services will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Visit www.ihs-centrecounty.org.
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from 8 a.m. to noon at 115 Keller Building, Fischer Road, University Park. Visit www.sbdc.psu.edu. Meeting — The College Heights Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at State College Church of Christ, 405 Hillcrest Ave., State College. Call (814) 238-0960. Concert — Van Wagner will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Movie — “Airplane!” will be shown from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bellefonte Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — A opening reception for the exhibit “Pastel Passions and Beyond” will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at State College Framing Company and Gallery, 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Visit www.centralpapastels. com.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Event — There will be a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College. Visit www. pfvumc.org. Event — The Beidleheimer Sidewinder 10K Race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Whipple Dam State Park, Huntingdon. Call (814) 238-5918. Fundraiser — The Lemont Village Association will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Village Green, Dale Street, Lemont. Proceeds will benefit the Lemont Village Association Granary Project. Visit www.lemontvillage.org. Event — State Park Spring Clean-Up Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon. Call (814) 667-1800. Fundraiser — The Friends of the Library will be holding a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Proceeds benefit Holt Memorial Library. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s activity — Saturday Stories Alive will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. No registration is necessary. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 8
Concert — The State College Area Municipal Band will perform a Mother’s Day concert featuring flutist Naomi Seidman from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. Visit www. statecollegeband.org. Concert — Hot Buttered Rum will perform at 6 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 3498850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.
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Concert — A concert and sing-along for folk- and pioneer-era shape-note songs will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.at the Rock Hill School, 1540 Brush Valley Road, Boalsburg. Call (814) 237-7835 or visit www.statecollegesacredharp.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 10
Open house — The State College Assembly of God Boys Developmental Football Program will be holding a football open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2201 University Drive, State College. Visit www.scassembly.com/football. Event — The Nittany Valley Writers Network will host a discussion on publishing and self-publishing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
Children’s activity — A block party for babies and toddlers will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bellefonte Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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First cohort of startups graduate from Invent Penn State STATE COLLEGE — Invent Penn State hosted a graduation ceremony for the first five startups to complete the university’s free 10-week business idea accelerator on April 28 at Happy Valley LaunchBox in downtown State College. “I’m continually inspired to see the groundbreaking research discoveries and disruptive technologies coming from Penn State and Happy Valley,” said Neil Sharkey, vice president for research. “The quality of these startups in Happy Valley LaunchBox and the people who are leading them validates the work we are doing through Invent Penn State — both to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem and to let the rest of the world know that this is a hub for innovation.” The inaugural LaunchTeams include: ■ Lockeroom is a platform for managing youth sports teams and leagues that automates and expedites registration, scheduling and communications for team and league management. “The most beneficial thing that LaunchBox gave us was access to a network of smart and successful people. We met with a lot of people within the community and it’s helped us discover a lot of different ideas that foster growth,” said Kurt Collins, co-founder of Lockeroom. “Moving forward, we intend to use the tools that LaunchBox gave us and continue build-
ing something valuable for our potential customers that keeps them happy and engaged.” ■ Project Vive is a speech-assistance technology that aims to give a voice to individuals who cannot talk by providing a low-cost, effective device. “We love Happy Valley Launchbox. We received great mentorship and support here and have grown tremendously. We are hiring five full-time interns this summer and that wouldn’t have been possible without this space,” said Mary Elizabeth McCulloch, co-founder of Project Vive. ■ ReDi Index provides guidance and methods to measure an organization’s recycling efforts with a two-number system to measure improvement and progress toward zero waste. “The LaunchBox has provided detailed insight on how to start a business. It has provided basic business insight into things like the business model canvas, understanding what a pitch is and when to use it, insight into minimum viable product and its importance to the process, how to conduct lean startup tests, what angel investors are and what they deem important — to name just a few things,” said Brendan Bagley, co-founder of ReDi Index. ■ Scenomi, a software-as-service concept, helps health care organizations identify and quantify the value of their technol-
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HAPPY VALLEY LaunchBox’s first business idea accelerator program provided guidance to five area startups. The group’s summer session begins May 23 with a new group of 10 startups. ogy investments. “I especially enjoyed how a startup is treated as a voyage of learning and discovery,” said Steven Haynes, co-founder of Scenomi. ■ Somnus’ medical device more accurately diagnoses sleep apnea.
“Team Somnus is so grateful to have been a part of the first LaunchBox cohort. We learned a lot from the workshops and training,” said Nicholas Labarbera, cofounder of Somnus. “Maybe the most Startups, Page 38
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VAUGHN HOLDERMAN’S business — Chasing Trophy Fish — was helped immensely by the Penn State Small Business Development Center.
Penn State SBDC helps student entrepreneur reel in customers UNIVERSITY PARK — Vaughn Holderman’s lures may bring in the fish with ease, but responding to a sudden demand on his business — Chasing Trophy Fish — became a challenge. That’s when he turned to the Penn State Small Business Development Center. “Literally, the SBDC gave me the confidence at a moment where I was struggling to keep up with everything,” Holderman said. “It was nice to know they were there for me.” The Penn State SBDC offers entrepreneurs free services to evaluate business plans, provide market research and clarify regulations specific to businesses in Pennsylvania. According to the Penn State SBDC Annual Impact Report, in 2015 its staff: ■ Assisted 156 new clients, including 116 student entrepreneurs ■ Secured $7.5 million in financing ■ Started 29 businesses ■ Sent 17 new products to market ■ Organized 100 events for Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State Holderman, like many Penn State students, launched his business while at University Park. He contacted Jennifer Riden, business consultant for the Penn State SBDC, when he realized he could not keep up with the demand by himself. “I was able to connect Vaughn to resources for student entrepreneurs, on and off campus,” Riden said. She worked with him to find contacts for shipping large quantities, storage for his inventory and quiet rooms where he could hold meetings. “We also advise clients about financing options, their business structure and support team,” Riden said. Holderman’s business continues to grow. He has been endorsed by Kevin Harrington from ABC’s “Shark Tank,” a reality show for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch investors, and currently has deals to sell his merchandise with Amazon.com, Tacklehound.com and Tackledirect.com. For more information, visit the Penn State SBDC’s website, http://sbdc.psu.edu.
STATE COLLEGE — Alexander Building Construction Co., part of The Butz Family of Companies, recently completed restorations to Verizon Wireless Made Simple in Bellefonte, Nittany Eye Associates in State College, Fasta & Ravioli Co. in Pleasant Gap and Mount Laurel Day Care and Preschool in Bellwood. The Verizon Wireless Made Simple property, located in Bellefonte’s historic downtown area, suffered structural and smoke damage due to a recent fire within the building. Alexander’s restoration division gutted the remains, then provided new finishes and electrical, plumbing and heating systems to bring the building up to c ode. “I was most impressed with how Alexander’s team was able to maintain the historic, century-old architecture of the original building,” said Dave Hewitt, owner of the building. For Nittany Eye Associates, Alexander’s team repaired the exterior façade, interior exam rooms and all ancillary spaces, which were damaged when a vehicle hit the building. “Alexander’s team did an impeccable job of working with the insurance company and performing the work without disrupting our daily operations,” said Dr. Mike Talone, of Nittany Eye Associates. The Fasta & Ravioli Co. restoration job included full fire and smoke restoration in the commercial food manufacturer’s building. Features of the job included demolition of damaged building materials, ozone treatment, dry-ice blasting, smoke-sealing and commercial kitchen equipment cleaning. Mount Laurel Daycare and Preschool sustained interior smoke damage due to a fire at a neighboring property. Alexander’s restoration team worked around the clock to clean and abate the smoke damage, and children were able to return to the school for normal operations five days later. “Alexander was very professional, prompt and easy to work with,” said Brenda Flaugh-Talko, owner of the fa-
cility. “I appreciated all the aspects of the clean-up that were covered and it was essentially stress-free on my end.” Alexander’s Restoration and Special Services division expands on a similar service that its sister company, Alvin H. Butz Inc., has provided to eastern Pennsylvania for the last 90 years. The service is available to business and home owners.
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Startups, from page 37 important part has been talking to fellow entrepreneurs and learning from their experiences. We are already using the knowledge we gained to move our concept forward.” Invent Penn State also announced the next cohort of 10 startups that will participate in LaunchBox’s summer session, which begins Monday, May 23. Summer LaunchTeams include: ■ Aeolus, a breathing-based video game for monitoring and improving lung health through engaging physiotherapy. ■ Bright Box, hands-on learning kits for Syrian refugee students in Germany that advance their STEM knowledge,
German language and social and emotional skills. ■ First Pick, a mobile application which helps users organize and search for pickup sports games and tournaments going on around them. ■ Maake Magazine, an online gallery and print magazine showcasing the work of emerging artists. ■ Omega Notes, a college notes marketplace where students can buy and sell student-generated content including study guides, review sheets, flashcards and class notes. ■ Parking Bee, a platform to find affordable and convenient parking space rentals. ■ Phospholutions, a buffering agent used to reduce nutrient run-off and leaching in agricultural, horticultural and turf grass production systems. ■ Simulation Building Blocks, a platform that bridges
MAY 5-11, 2016 industry and academia where experts can add new models (building blocks) into a simulation framework for oil and gas wells. ■ Stellartisan, a digital marketplace for products, services and ideas. ■ Sunset WX, a daily forecast of the quality of the sunrise and sunset. During the 10-week LaunchBox program, LaunchTeams commit three hours per week to in-class time and five hours per week to out-of-class time. After the training, the teams are eligible to retain their seats for an additional nine months to continue to develop their business concepts. Additionally, staff will connect teams who need capital with potential investors.
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 11-15, 2016 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC and Young Men’s Christian Association of Centre County to Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC and Young Men’s Christian Association of Centre County, 117 W. High St., Bellefonte, $0. Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC to Young Men’s Christian Association of Centre County, 117 W. High St., Bellefonte, $1. Young Men’s Christian Association of Centre County to Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC, 117 W. High St., Bellefonte, $1. Ronald L. Wiser to Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC, 101 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $1. Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC to Ronald L. Wiser, High St., Bellefonte, $1. Ronald L. Wiser to Ronald L. Wiser, High St., Bellefonte, $1. Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC to Bellefonte Historical Properties LLC, 101 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $1.
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Stephen R. Fisher, Ruth A. Fisher and Jonathan P. Fisher to Matthew A. Maris and Alyson R. Maris, 358 Lieb St., Bellefonte, $157,000.
BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP
Robert A. Warner Jr. and Nancy Warner to Brandon S. Guenot, 118 Oak Drive, Karthaus, $68,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Shawn E. Reed to Shawn E. Reed and Julieann Reed, 340 First Ave., State College, $1. Elena M. Deluca to David Henderson and Meredith Henderson, 1131 Cortland Drive, Boalsburg, $300,000. James D. Hammond and Marian I. Hammond to Jere B. Warner and Kathy J. Warner, 1009 Greenbriar Drive, State College, $485,000. Brian C. Kaleita and Margaret A. Kaleita to Margaret A. Kaleita, 130 Villa Crest Drive, State College, $1. David J. Rizzo and April D. Rizzo to Kuan-Hsun Huang and TiTing Chen, 187 Wiltree Court, State College, $255,000.
CURTIN TOWNSHIP
Roy H. Struble Jr. and Karen A. Struble to Roy H. Struble Jr. and Karen A. Struble, 381 Yeager Road, Howard, $1. Randall L. Askey Estate, Michael H. Askey, co-administrator, and Michelle L. Askey, co-administratix, to Tyler T. Watson, 320 Askey Road, Howard, $65,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Bernhard R. Tittman, Katharine S. Tittman Trust and Katharine S. Tittmann, trustee, to Ryan J. Carey, 3181 Shellers Bend, Unit 11,
State College, $184,900. Rita L. Mockenstrum and Eric M. Mockenstrum, by agent, to William David Walter, 247 McBath St., State College, $238,900. David Henderson and Meredith Henderson to Robert A. Miller and Shana M. Miller, 100 Ramblewood Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $217,900. Robert Louis Frantz, Robert L. Frantz, by agent, and Nancy M. Frantz to Patrick M. Dudas and Danielle M. Dudas, 691 Wiltshire Drive, State College, $315,000. Edwin M. Poorman and Donna L. Poorman to Edwin M. Poorman and Donna L. Poorman, 2231 W. Whitehall Road, State College, $1. Vishal Monga and Nimisha Thakur to Michael A. Burbach, 772 Tanager Drive, State College, $231,900. Jeffrey R. Harman to Jeffrey R. Harman and Randa A. Harman, 1275 N. Atherton St., State College, $1. Bernard J. Rodgers and Joanne K. Rodgers to Raymond F. Agostinelli and Rose M. Agostinelli, 3221 Shellers Bend, No. 844, State College, $345,000. William Ronald Smeal Irrevocable Trust, W.R. Smeal Family Trust, Arlene J. Surdick, Robin Lynne Dzvonyicsak, co-trustee, Susan Laine Lucas, co-trustee, Paulette Ann Woodward, cotrustee, and William Clifford Smeal, co-trustee, to David F. Rebyck and Anntette M. Rebuck, 1271 Barnstable Lane, State College, $610,000. Scott C. Good and Christine E. Good to David M. Jenkins Jr. and Staci Sunshine Jenkins, 1826 Kings Court, State College, $345,000.
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Rufus C. Guisewhite to Rufus C. Guisewhite Trust and Rufus C. Guisewhite, trustee, 5595 Penns Valley Road, Aaronsburg, $1. Michael Hudson to Michael D. Hudson and Denise M. Hudson, 266 White Tail Road, Woodward, $1. Samuel N. Hostetler and Dena E. Hostetler to Levi D. Yoder and Lydia M. Yoder, 653 Pine Creek Road, Woodward, $150,000. Jacob E. Yoder and Lizzie Ann Yoder to Yost J. Speicher and Franey E. Speicher, 930 Pine Creek Road, Woodward, $55,0000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Lewis E. Biddle, John Walls and Jeffret B. Biddle to Ran Zwigenberg and Chikako Shimosaka, 242 S. Academy St., Boalsburg, $220,000. James A. Toto and Antonette R. Toto to Janice S. Abelove, 186 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $299,500.
MILLHEIM BOROUGH
C. Guy Rudy and Ruth C. Rudy to Douglas G. Rudy and Cindye C. Rudy, 239 E. Main St., Millheim, $225,000. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County to Davin Carswell and Ausha Williams, 201 Woodycrest St., State College, $97,222.78. Edwin M. Poorman and Donna L. Poorman to Edwin M. Poorman and Donna L. Poorman, 206 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $1. Jie Gao and Heqing Huang to Corey S. Heller and Janice M. Heller, 914 Galen Drive, State College, $146,500.
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Florence L. Dokya to James Edward Bottorf, Karen Lee Bottorf and William R. Fink, 1219 Penns Creek Road, Coburn, $104,900. Betty R. Stover to Jesse R. Stover, 160 Tea Hollow Lane, Coburn, $1. Daniel K. Beiler, Rachel S. Beiler, Amos B. Beiler and Kathryn S. Beiler to Daniel K. Beiler and Rachel S. Beiler, 100 Mandeelynn Drive, Millheim, $1.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
John J. Czerniakowski and Patricia J. Czerniakowski to Robert L. Anderson and Gail L. Anderson, 302 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $455,000.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Graymont (PA) Inc. to Stewart Michael Boyer, Stewart Boyer and Heather L. Boyer, 1302 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1. Stewart Michael Boyer, Stewart Boyer and Heather L. Boyer to Stewart Michael Boyer, Stewart Boyer and Heather L. Boyer, 1302 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1. Graymont (PA) Inc. to Graymont (PA) Inc., 1260 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1. JDFC Land Acquisition LLC to Aiden R. Simpson and Kayla A. Simpson, 178 Exeter Lane, Bellefonte, $221,900.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Copper Beech Townhome Communities Ten and Steve Gordon to Copper Beech Townhome Communities Ten and Steve Gordon, 333 Logan Ave., State College, $0. Mary-Jo Langston to RRJ Properties LLC, 1142 Oneida St., State College, $125,000. Brian Kaleita, Brian C. Kaleita, Margaret Kaleita, Margaret A. Kaleita and Margaret Kaleita to Brian C. Kaleita, 706 S. Allen St., $1. Bernard Family Trust, Sharon L. Bernard-Haley, trustee, and Kevin Haley, trustee, to Casa Partners LP, 509 E. Foster Ave., State College, $215,000. Kenneth D. Clark and Karin M. Clark to Debra A. Fitzpatrick, 455 Orlando Ave., State College, $245,000. Yaoyao Fu to Steve A. Maczuga, Beckie J. Lease and Blade A. Maczuga, 806 Stratford Drive, State College, $126,000.
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Xianrong Zhang to Jiayi Wang and Zhichun Zhang, 4 Fredericksburg Court, State College, $139,900. Brenton M. Yarnal and Careen M. Yarnal to John J. Petrishen and Jami K. Petrishen, 1775 Woodledge Drive, State College, $350,000. Thomas A. McClary to Rakesh M. Patel and Falguni R. Patel, 157 Honors Lane, State College, $365,000.
Paul E. Pressler Estate, Paul Ernest Pressler and David E. Pressler, executor, to David E. Pressler and Penny E. Pressler, 101 Elm St., Howard, $1. William W. Vanorden II and Carrie R. Vanorden to William W. Vanorden II and Carrie R. Vanorden, 294 Deitrich Road, Bellefonte, $1.
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LAWN SERVICES For new or routine lawn care give me a call for a free estimate... 814-360-9402 Cheap rates! Reliable and Dependable! Commercial and Residential! Fully Insured! Serving State College, Boalsburg, Bellefonte and the Surrounding Areas. DON’T miss out on the latest news and local happenings. Read The Centre County Gazette every week.
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
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BURIAL LOTS MOTORCYCLE REPAIR Specialize in old dirt bike repair/light restoration 1970 to 1980 Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha Enduros, and MX’ers. Fair priced repairs not like dealerships. I guarantee my work. Call me at 814 574 9223.
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4 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOUSE - $1,980.00
GRADUATION WEEKEND RENTALS AVAILABLE! $500.00 2 BEDROOM, FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT $650.00
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1940 ERA Running German Two-Dialed Electric Ceiling Clock with Control Panel $250 (814) 342-3709
WALKS FIREWOOD & LAWN CARE Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Don’t hesitate to call. Call Now: Matthew R. Walk (814) 937-3206
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Affectionate Great Dane puppies $450.00 Healthy and adorable Great Dane puppies available . They are females and males of different colors, and will be the perfect companions you have ever dreamed of having. They love playing, they know they are adorable and their confidence makes up for their size. They are Great Dane puppies. Please email for more details or text me on (678) 820-8927
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Clock & Craft Items & Supplies, too many to mention , no reasonable offer refused. Call (814) 441-9836
CAST IRON BASEBOARD
FALL SEMESTER LEASED PARKING
Corner Entertainment Unit - $275.00 / offer Tall Corner Entertainment Center Fits up to 48” TV Black Finish 81H x 58W (814) 360-4576
9HP 28in SNOWBLOWER $300.00 /offer
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9hp 307cc engine Craftsman snowblower. 28in 2 stage. Excellent condition. Less than 20 uses. Electric start (814) 574-4771
Career Coordinator:
Full time case management to assist adult participants through intake, training and health-care focused employment. Office in Bellefonte, PA with travel in Centre/ Clinton Counties. Travel reimbursement and competitive salary/benefits. Refer to www.csiu.org/jobs for details. Apply by 5/9/16. EOE.
On and Off Campus Be Prepared... Not Scared Be safe at home and on the move...On and Off Campus Pepper Sprays-Mini Stun Guns-Room Alarms and Sensors http://safeatcollege.com (919) 336-5152
FREE- Older Issues of Car & Driver, Mac World, Mac User, Tandy computer, & Popular Science Magazines. Call (814) 238-4469 Large Box of assorted wooden picture frames, good condition, $30. Call (814) 238-4469
Miscellaneous For Sale
LAWN MOWER, 22”, Honda engine, runs well. $75. (814) 238-5794
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BELLEFONTE: Development Yard Sale, Brockerhoff Heights (off Howard Street) , multi- families, Fri. 5/13 & Sat 5/14, 8am-2pm, rain or shine.
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60 FEET OF CAST IRON BASEBOARD RADIATOR. MAY BE USED FOR HOT WATER OR STEAM HEATING VALUED AT $900 ASKING ONLY $300 (814)387-4492
Reserve parking for Fall Semester by sending check for $60 toward fee of $260 to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 617 E. Hamilton Ave., State College, PA 16801. Include note with name, email, telephone, make of car, and license plate number. Receipt will be acknowledged via email. For questions email Mike at m7h@psu.edu. 814-237-8711
QUALITY TEACUP YORKIE PUPPY Gorgeous female teacup Y.O.R.K.I.E Puppy for sale interested person should email for more details and pictures.Small rehoming fee of $200 thanks for your time sms me at (57O)281x2145
Two Burial Lots in Centre County Memorial Park, asking $250 each or Best Offer. We are relocating and will not be using this prime location. Call 814-360-5840
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WANTED USED KITCHEN CABINETS Hello I am looking for older used kitchen cabinets. Specifically kitchen sink cabinet, another cabinet to sit next to the sink cabinet. and a couple of cabinets to mount above the sink and 2nd cabinet. I’ll pay don’t throw away. 814 574-9223
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Swimming Pools For Sale
18’ SWIMMING POOL $750.00 /offer 18’ Swimming Pool from Sparkle Pools & Spas in Lewistown. Nothing wrong with it, just don’t use it as much as planned. We will help disassemble, you haul. Everything included Hayward pump, ladder, hoses, vacuum, winter/solar covers, etc. (717) 348-1846
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ATV For Sale
UFORCE CF MOTO 800 w/wench & 5 foot plow $7,000.00 /offer In good condition, fairly new. Located in Zion, PA. Please contact Dave Benner at 814-571-4621 with questions or to see it.
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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