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CYS sees firsthand affects of opioids By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
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THE 29TH ANNUAL Historic Bellefonte Cruise kicks off June 16 and continues through June 18 in downtown Bellefonte. On June 13, committee volunteers gathered to begin stuffing goodie bags for show attendees. An open cruise of the community is scheduled to get the event under way on Friday evening; the car, truck and motorcycle show follows on Saturday. Soap box derby racing concludes the weekend events on Sunday. See more about the Bellefonte Cruise starting on Page 17.
BELLEFONTE — The opioid crisis is shaping the way Children and Youth Services workers operate, as caseworkers, who enter the homes of clients and become intimate with their lives deal more and more with drug and alcohol addiction. This comes at a time when CYS offices across the state are reporting a significant increase in the number of child abuse and neglect referrals, according to the Child Welfare Resource Center. Julia Sprinkle, director of CYS of Centre County, said now, the majority of cases, perhaps as many as two-thirds, have drugs or alcohol as one of the factors.
She said that was not the case when she started with CYS 25 years ago. Sprinkle said cases are often far more complicated than a single isolated issue, such as substance abuse. Struggling parents can be battling mental health or the loss of a job, which can then threaten the stability of the home. When she began her work with CYS, she said much more time was spent with tasks such as getting families to appointments or the grocery store. “Now, it’s much more about safety and what is happening right now and in the moment and addressing those kinds of issues,” Sprinkle said. Opioid, Page 6
Streetscape funding denied again By G. KERRY WEBSTER editor@centrecountygazette.com
LEMONT — College Township may have whiffed on its first two swings trying to secure funding for a streetscape and traffic calming project, but according to manager Adam Brumbaugh, the next pitch should be smacked out of the park. Recently, the township was made aware it was not selected for inclusion in the first round of a multimodal grant offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In December, the township was denied a $1.15 million grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority. “It’s been disappointing, that’s for sure,” said Brumbaugh in an interview with Centre County Gazette. “We were disappointed when we weren’t awarded funding in December, and we were disappointed we weren’t included in this round of funding. But, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I’m pretty confident we’ll get the funding during the next round of grant awards.” Brumbaugh said although the township was denied the funding, he noted that people close to the funding source said it would most likely be awarded during the next round of grant awards, Police Blotter .................... 2 Death Notices .................. 8
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A STREETSCAPE PLAN along Pike Street in Lemont calls for parallel parking in front of businesses in the future. which will occur later this year. “Our chances are pretty good I think,” Brumbaugh said. “We’re still working on different aspects of the projects, such as the engineering. There are still lots of things to do.” The plan calls for parallel parking and sidewalks on both sides of Pike Street, crosswalks and tree removal and replacement. The work on Pike would run from Elmwood Street to Dale Street. The project, first proposed more than three years ago, aims to slow traffic and make downtown Lemont more pedestrian-friendly.
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Brumbaugh has estimated the cost of the project at about $1.6 million. In addition to grant money, about $450,000 would come from local funds. Dick Stever, owner of Mayes Memorials on Pike Street, said it is an ill-advised project and a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. “If this is such a good project, why doesn’t the township fund the project itself rather than going out and getting grant money?” said Stever. “How does getting a grant, paid for by taxpayers, make it a better project? It doesn’t.” Streetscape, Page 5
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Black secures Republican nomination for SC mayor Cantorna, Murphy will also appear on the GOP side of the ballot By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — The write-in votes have been totaled and a couple of Democrats who won primaries also will be listed on the Republican ticket. Bernie Cantorna won the Republican nomination for Centre County district attorney based on write-ins, while Dan Murphy, who will appear as a Democratic candidate for State College Borough Council in the general election, also won a Republican write-in nomination. Michael Black failed to win
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the Democratic nod for State College mayor in the primary; however, he secured enough write-in votes to secure the GOP’s candidate spot on the November ballot. Cantorna, a local attorney, defeated incumbent District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller for the Democratic nomination during the primary election, taking 69.42 percent of the vote to Miller’s 30.41 percent. He also took about 3,600, or 80 percent, of the Republican write-in votes. Black, Page 5
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GENEROUS STITCH: Local veterans received quilts as gifts from from the Happy Valley Quilts of Valor. Page 14
NEXT STEPS: See more photos from recent high school graduations in the region. Page 32
FIRST PITCH: June 19 is the State College Spikes’ opening night as they play host to the Williamsport Crosscutters. Page 26
MEDIEVAL NOTES: FUSE productions will present the musical “Camelot” June 22-25 at Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium. Page 33
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Someone stole prescription medication from a home at 106 Walnut St. in Philipsburg Borough sometime from June 2 to June 5, according to state police. qqq Police said no one was hurt in a three-vehicle crash along Centre Street in Philipsburg Borough at 3:20 p.m. June 4. Troopers said vehicles driven by Laura M. Sturdevant, of Warren, and Darlene L. Laugherty, of Union City, were stopped near East Beaver Street when Sturdevant’s car was struck from behind by a car driven by Anna A. Rice, of Oil City, causing Sturdevant’s car to lurch forward into Laugherty’s pickup truck. qqq Michael D. Yarger, 31, of Philipsburg, was cited with harassment after troopers said he grabbed a woman by the neck during a domestic dispute at 5:58 p.m. June 7 along North Seventh Street in Philipsburg Borough. qqq Bryan L. Scott, of Pennsylvania Furnace, was not hurt when he lost control of his pickup truck along Interstate 99 near South Eagle Valley Road in Worth Township on June 8, police said. Scott’s truck struck the guardrail at 10:42 a.m. qqq Troopers said they found drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance using a K9 unit during a traffic stop along Interstate 99 at mile marker 65.4 in Huston Township at 4:45 p.m. June 8. Police said they filed drug charges against Matthew J. Shafer, 34, of DuBois, Rebecca J. Veltri, 28, of Brockway, and Jessica M. Larson-Smith, 34, of Rockton. qqq Police said a mobile phone was found in the backyard of a residence in the 400 block of North Sixth Street in Philipsburg Borough. They believe the phone was lost sometime between 9 a.m. June 9 and 7:30 p.m. June 11. The owner can claim it at the Philipsburg state police barracks.
STATE POLICE AT ROCKVIEW Patrick Conrad, 36, and Bryan Irvin, 27, will face drug charges after they were found with a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia along Business Route 220 near Weber Lane in Bedford Township, Bedford County, at 12:58 p.m. May 9, according to state police. qqq Police said David Woytowich was found to be driving under the influence during a traffic stop along Route 322 near Bear Meadows Road in Harris Township at 7:42 p.m. May 16. qqq A 62-year-old woman and 46-year-old man told troopers someone forcibly entered their residence sometime from 9 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. May 21 at 167 Twin Cedars Lane in Benner Township. Police said the thieves took money and prescription medications. qqq Majed Alsaedi, 32, will face drug possession charges after he was found with khat, a controlled substance, along Interstate 80 at mile marker 157.8 in Boggs Township at 3:09 p.m. May 24, state police said.
qqq Police said someone damaged a window at Sunset Ice Cream in Boggs Township sometime on May 24. qqq Police said they found drug paraphernalia with marijuana residue during a vehicle search at SCI Rockview at 10:30 a.m. May 27. Police did not name the accused. qqq Troopers said a woman passed seven balloons containing suspected Suboxone and synthetic marijuana to an inmate at SCI Rockview at 11 a.m. May 27. Police did not name either person involved and said the investigation is ongoing. qqq Ryan Wilson, 29, of Davidsville, was taken into custody after state police said they pulled him over along Interstate 99 in Spring Township and discovered he had an outstanding warrant. Police said the traffic stop occurred at 11 a.m. May 27. qqq Police said Emma C. Burke, of Bellefonte, was not hurt when her car struck a deer along Interstate 80 at mile marker 138.4 in Rush Township at 7 a.m. May 30. qqq Someone broke into a building belonging to a 54-year-old woman along Turnpike Street in Milesburg Borough and stole lottery tickets and money at 5:33 p.m. June 3, according to police. qqq Troopers said Courtney E. Flook, of Jersey Shore, was not hurt when her car struck a deer along Interstate 99 near East Park Avenue in College Township at 9:30 p.m. June 3. qqq A Spring Mills man was hurt as his car struck a telephone pole along Penns Valley Road near Heckman Cemetery Road at 10:38 p.m. June 5, state police said. Ermal Fazliu was traveling west when he lost control on wet roads, began sliding out of control and struck the pole. Police said Fazliu was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center by Penns Valley EMS. qqq Police said Amber L. Evans, of Altoona, accidently struck a dumpster with her pickup truck at 4:33 p.m. June 5 at 128 Dogtown Road in Potter Township. Neither Evans nor her passenger, Nicholas E. Humphreys, of Dallas, Pa., were hurt. qqq Police said the drivers of two vehicles involved in a rear-end collision were not hurt during a crash at 7:45 a.m. June 8 along Earlystown Road near Homan Lane in Potter Township. Troopers said a vehicle driven by Kendra Y. Long, of Centre Hall, struck a stopped car driven by Catherin L. Mohn, of Bangor. qqq Neither driver was hurt in a two-vehicle crash along Penns Valley Pike at Pennsylvania Avenue in Potter Township at 8:20 a.m. June 9, according to police. Troopers said Cindy L. Swartz, of Millheim, went through a red light and her car struck a pickup truck driven by Eric R. Caylor, of Creekside. qqq A motorcycle rider was hurt when he laid down his bike to avoid striking a pickup truck along Old Route 220 at Second Avenue in Boggs Township at 5:25 p.m. Police, Page 6
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Hearing for Beta Theta Pi brothers continued By GEOFF RUSHTOWN StateCollege.com
BELLEFONTE — As members and pledges of Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Penn State carried the unconscious body of Timothy Piazza from the basement to the house’s great hall the morning of Feb. 3, the 19-year-old from Lebanon, N.J., was pale and rigid, his fists clenched tight and, according to investigators, his breathing labored and his extremities cold. “He looked dead,” State College Police Det. David Scicchitano said June 12. “He looked like a corpse.” Scicchitano was the sole witness, testifying for nearly 10 hours, at the beginning of the preliminary hearing for 18 former members of the fraternity facing charges related to Piazza’s death. No decision was made on whether charges would be bound over to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas for trial. The hearing began at 8:30 a.m. Shortly after 7 p.m., District Judge Allen Sinclair, ruling on a motion from the defense attorneys, recessed for the day and said an order would be entered soon to continue the hearing. Scicchitano’s testimony preceded the showing of approximately three hours of surveillance video footage from inside the house the night of and morning after an an alcohol-fueled bid acceptance party on Feb. 2 at the fraternity. Piazza died early Feb. 4 after suffering non-recoverable traumatic brain injuries and a life-threatening spleen injury from falling during the night and morning. Piazza had two major falls down the basement stairs and fell multiple times on the first floor of the house throughout the night.
Brendan Young, Daniel Casey, Jonah Neuman, Nick Kubera, Michael Bonatucci, Gary Dibileo, Luke Visser and Joe Sala face charges of felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, furnishing alcohol to minors and unlawful acts relative to liquor. Young and Casey also face charges of tampering with evidence. The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi is charged with involuntary manslaughter, 50 counts of hazing, 48 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and 48 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor. Michael Angelo Schiavone, Craig Heimer, Lars Kenyon and Parker Jax Yochim are charged with multiple counts of recklessly endangering another person, hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors and unlawful acts relative to liquor. Ed Gilmartin, Ryan McCann, Lucas Rockwell, Braxton Becker and Ryan Foster are charged with tampering with evidence. Joseph Ems is charged with recklessly endangering another person. Gilmartin and Foster were granted preliminary waivers and were not in attendance. The courtroom was otherwise packed with the 17 other defendants, their attorneys and national media. Defense attorneys motioned early to have their clients’ hearings severed, but were denied by Sinclair. Piazza’s parents, Jim and Evelyn, were in the courtroom in the morning, but left as the video was about to be played. They returned later in the day after the video had concluded. Defense attorneys argued that the edited video should not be played, since they had not yet received the full 13 hours of video related to the night and morning in ques-
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MEDIA GATHERED outside Centre County Courthouse prior to the preliminary hearing June 12 for former Beta Theta Pi brothers.
tion. District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said they will receive it in discovery. Scicchitano’s testimony and the video largely recounted what was reported in a county grand jury’s presentment recommending charges. The footage, being shown in public for the first time, depicts Piazza in worsening condition throughout the night, clearly in agony and falling multiple times. Hearing, Page 5
Tau Kappa Epsilon house closed for 2017-18 By ELISSA HILL StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — Citing “many ongoing problems experienced during the past school year,” Penn State fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Pi Chapter House Corporation announced the fraternity house will be closed for the duration of the 2017-2018 school year. Fraternity members who were slated to live in the house were advised to make other arrangements. The announcement was posted on the chapter’s website. The TKE house is located at 346 E. Prospect Ave. in State College. House corporation president Thomas Becker’s letter specified a lengthy list of transgressions. Becker wrote that those included “many police visits to the property,” violations of State College Borough ordinances and Pennsylvania statutes, and sanctions and fines by the Interfraternity Council and the university “for inappropriate and disallowed activities” on the property. Members and their guests damaged the property and
its contents “to an extent never seen or experienced before, particularly during the fall semester,” Becker wrote. Other issues included members being late in returning required documents, such as housing contracts, and the late payment or non-payment of financial obligations. He added that the chapter generally failed to abide by fraternity and chapter standards and rules. He said the board’s perception is that “despite having many outstanding individual members, there was a lack of group acceptance of responsibility and accountability for too many of these failures and problems.” During the break, the house corporation plans to renovate the house in time to re-open by the fall of 2018, assuming the fraternity has repaired itself and adheres to the standards of its alumni. Becker cited the university’s crackdown on fraternities and sororities in the wake of Timothy Piazza’s death following a bid acceptance party at Beta Theta Pi fraternity in February. “This coming year will be a year of severe scrutiny of fraternities at Penn State, and the board must be comfortable that, when we do re-open, the active chapter members and the board are on the same page going forward as to use of the property and conduct occurring on it,” the letter said. “We expect even more new university regulations and policies being issued during the summer and
for the next academic year, and those too will be required of all our members upon re-entering the chapter house.” The Interfraternity Council did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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New recognition society will honor State High Ray Walker, Penn State’s oldest alumni, retired faculty, community supporters alumnus, dies at 105 Gazette staff reports
By LEXI SHIMKONIS StateCollege.com
BIGLER — Ray Walker, Penn State’s oldest alumnus, passed away June 9 at age 105. Walker graduated from Penn State in 1935 with a degree in business, which he actively practiced during his time at school to not only fund his education but also to send money home to his family during the Great Depression. He continued this entrepreneurial spirit immediately after graduation, starting his RAY WALKER own company, the Clearfield County-based Bradford Coal Company. The university became one of his first clients. Despite all the time spent working while at school, Walker was a well-rounded student. He was a member of the campus symphony and the ROTC band, a photo manager for LaVie and a brother of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He remained involved with the fraternity long after he graduated, helping members raise money via various events and hosting parties at his home Penn State remained a significant part of Walker’s life, and he donated time and money to the university in various capacities. He was named a Distinguished Penn State Alumnus by the Alumni Association in 1996. Together with his wife of 66 year, Louise Saupp Walker, who passed away in 2006, Walker gave back to his local community by supporting numerous organizations and charities and founding a variety of civic and youth organizations. The Walkers transformed their home and surrounding 10 acres, once a dumping ground for a brick factory, into Walker Gardens, which opened for public tours and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for community projects. In 2002, Walker received the Distinguished Citizen of the Commonwealth Award from The Pennsylvania Society. When Onward State talked to Walker in 2014, he didn’t show any signs of slowing down. “My advice to current Penn Staters is to work 48 hours a day, eight days a week,” Ray said. “That’s what I did.” Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at First Presbyterian Church in Clearfield. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, and from 10 to 11 a.m. the day of the funeral. Memories and tributes may be left online at www. beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area School District Education Foundation recently announced the creation of the Maroon and Gray Society, a platform that will recognize the district’s most noteworthy alumni, faculty and key contributors. Individuals inducted into the society will be nominated by members of the public, and honored at an event next spring. “State High has been home to so many remarkable alumni, educators, influencers and standout teams and groups, we wanted to find a way to honor these individuals while also supporting today’s students,” said foundation president Doug Loviscky. According to the foundation’s vice president, Chris Buchignani, “A team of dedicated volunteers, led by the foundation’s leadership, is working hard on this exciting project. “Our plan is that, over time, the Maroon and Gray Society’s nomination and induction process will become an important part of the local calendar. We will celebrate our community schools by recognizing those who embody its values of pride, excellence and loyalty.” To do that, he said, the organization has opened the
nomination process on its website, www.scasdfoundation.org. “We hope fellow alums and community members will help us start out successfully with a strong, diverse group of nominees,” Buchignani said. “It only takes a few minutes, so please consider nominating someone, or sharing this information with other alumni and friends.” Nominations are being accepted through Friday, June 30. Each year, the Maroon and Gray Society will recognize alumni in key areas such as business, the arts, academics and athletics, along with standout school groups and retired faculty. Induction will be a permanent mark of distinction for those who have made an impact on the lives of students and families within the community. After the nomination period closes, a volunteer committee will review the submissions to produce a condensed list of nominees, which will be passed on to a second and separate volunteer committee, which will choose the final inductees. There will be several individual inductees, plus one team or group, selected each year. Society, Page 8
CLEARING THE HILLSIDE
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TREES ARE being cleared and debris is being removed from this parcel along East College Avenue, formerly the site of the Hilltop mobile home park. In March, the parcel was sold to 1275 East Pennsylvania Ave. ILP for $7,070,760 by original owners Sharon Mayes and Kenneth Mayes, according to public records. A representative from College Township said no plans have been submitted for the site as the downing of trees and clearing of debris continues.
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JUNE 15-21, 2017 Hearing, from page 3 Piazza and 13 other pledges were summoned to the Beta Theta Pi house on North Burrowes Street at 9:07 p.m. Feb. 2 for the bid acceptance event. After an initiation ceremony, the video partly showed the “gauntlet,” a series of stations for drinking alcohol that the 14 pledges, 12 of whom were underage, were led through. Scicchitano said these involved chugging vodka, shotgunning a beer, chugging from a bag of wine and chugging a beer if missing a shot at beer pong. These were done in rapid succession and were completed in about eight minutes. Prior to the gauntlet, the pledges were lined up and given a bottle of vodka. They were told to drink as much as possible before it got to the last person, who would have to finish what was left, Scicchitano said. After the gauntlet, the fraternity hosted a social where alcohol was served. Video showed a stumbling Piazza being helped into the house’s great hall by Kenyon around 11 p.m. Kubera then walked a visibly intoxicated Piazza through the kitchen and back to the great hall. At 11:22 p.m., Piazza can be seen staggering to the lobby where he attempts to open the front door. He is unable to and then walks toward the basement stairs, which were out of view of the cameras. The basement cameras were not working, Scicchitano said. Piazza, witnesses said, fell head first 15 feet down the flight of stairs. Unconscious and limp, he is next seen being carried by four fraternity members through the lobby and into the great hall, where they place him on a couch. A bruise is visible on Piazza’s abdomen as he is carried in. Fraternity members sat on Piazza’s legs to keep him from rolling over, splashed a liquid in his face, removed his shirt and attached a backpack filled with books to his back to keep him from rolling over and choking on his vomit. As members move and attempt to position Piazza his head bobs about without resistance, at one point snapping back sharply. Just before midnight, brother Kordel Davis enters the room and looks down at Piazza. Davis is animated, pointing toward his own head and apparently arguing with others. Neuman then shoves Davis, pushing him into a wall. Davis then speaks to Gilmartin. Scicchitano said Davis told investigators he was concerned Piazza had a head injury and needed medical attention, but that Neuman told him others had it under control. He said Gilmartin also did not heed his concerns. Shortly after 2 a.m., Piazza rolls off the couch and is picked up and thrown back onto it by several members. A few minutes later, Ems appears to strike Piazza in the area of his abdomen with an open hand. Ems also, at one point, picks up Piazza’s shoes and throws them at him. Piazza is then seen attempting to get up and falling throughout the night. At times he is curled up in the fetal position, and at others on his knees with his head in his hands. At about 3:50 a.m., he falls and strikes his head on the floor. A fraternity member attempts to pull him up, then covers him with a blanket and leaves. At about 4:30 a.m., Piazza gets to his feet, staggers toward the lobby and falls head first into a railing, then falls and hits his head on the stone floor. He gets to his feet again and falls head first into the front door. Between 5 and 6 a.m., Piazza continues to alternate among lying on the floor, moving around in apparent pain and getting to his feet then falling. He stands up then falls against a table and to the ground. He gets up again, staggers stomach first into a railing and falls and hits his head. Another fraternity member comes down the stairs and walks with Piazza toward the great hall. Piazza falls down the three steps leading to the hall and the member leaves the room. Between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., Piazza is on the floor, then gets to his knees with his face in his hands. A fellow pledge who had entered the room and was sitting on the couch points his phone toward Piazza with the light on. Scicchitano said the pledge told him he was taking video of Piazza. At about 7:55 a.m., Piazza gets up and staggers into the lobby and then toward the basement stairs. He is then out of frame and police believe he fell down the basement stairs a second time. After a pledge and other members realized Piazza’s shoes were in the great hall, they went looking for him. The next time Piazza is seen on the video is shortly after 10 a.m., when pledges and brothers carry his rigid, unconscious body into the lobby then the great hall. Scicchitano testified that text messages showed some members thought Piazza was already dead when they brought him up from the basement. They place him on a couch and then put a blanket over him. For the next 42 minutes the members appear to discuss what to do. Both Gilmartin and McCann try unsuccessfully to unclench Piazza’s fists. One member wipes Piazza’s face. Casey brings in a shirt to put on him and members struggle to get it past his shoulders because of his stiffness, at one point propping him up on his feet. At 10:48 a.m., McCann calls 911. Scicchitano noted that he did not mention the fall that had occurred nearly 12 hours earlier. While McCann is on the phone, others in attendance begin to clean up in an effort that Scicchitano said was to get rid of evidence of alcohol. Police and EMS arrive several minutes later and Piazza is propped up in a sitting position on the couch while a fraternity brother sits next to him. Piazza is eventually taken out on stretcher. In the courtroom, tempers flared, as they did several times throughout the day between defense attorneys and Parks Miller, when one attorney asked that it be on the record that the video showed police and EMS were on the
THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE scene for 10 minutes without administering a sternum rub or life-saving measures. Parks Miller had pointed out throughout Scicchitano’s testimony that no fraternity members had attempted CPR. Scicchitano also discussed his observations of Piazza in the emergency room at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The detective arrived there around 2 p.m. Feb. 3, just before Piazza was to be flown by helicopter to Hershey Medical Center. Photos were shown of an intubated Piazza with a visible red mark on his head and bruises on his right leg. His eyes were slightly opened, but Scicchitano said Piazza never regained consciousness. Scicchitano choked up as he described Piazza’s brother, also a Penn State student, being guided over to him to say goodbye before he was taken away. Piazza died Feb. 4 at Hershey Medical Center. Centre County forensic pathologist Dr. Harry Kamerow wrote in his report that Piazza suffered traumatic brain injuries caused by falls due to severe inebriation. Kamerow estimated that Piazza’s blood alcohol level would have been between .28 and .36 — life-threatening in itself, he said — at the time of his first fall down the basement stairs shortly after 11 p.m., and between .15 and .19 at 7:55 a.m. Feb. 3 when he suffered his second major fall down the stairs. Kamerow also said Piazza would have had “severe and unremitting head pain” and severe abdominal pain, Scicchitano testified. The rigidity seen in the video, meanwhile, was a classic sign of brain damage, Kamerow wrote. Scicchitano read through a long series of text messages found during the investigation involving Young, the fraternity president, and Casey, the pledgemaster. Prosecutors allege the text messages demonstrate a history of their roles in hazing and supplying alcohol to minors not only during the spring 2017 semester, but also during the fall of 2016, and in their previous leadership roles in the fraternity in the spring of 2016. They also allegedly show a concerted effort to hide evidence after Piazza’s death. The hearing came to somewhat of a chaotic end after the discussion of those text messages. With Scicchitano’s testimony approaching nearly 10 hours at around 7 p.m., the defense attorneys motioned for the hearing to be continued, noting that they each had the right to cross-examine and that Parks Miller had not yet finished her case. Parks Miller objected and said one day had been set aside for the hearing. From the gallery, attorney Tom Kline, who represents the Piazzas, attempted to speak in support of Parks Miller on their behalf, raising objections from the defense attorneys. Sinclair did not allow Kline to speak and granted the continuance. He said a date will be scheduled soon to continue the hearing. Streetscape, from page 1 Stever said the proposed project would limit parking opportunities along the busy section of roadway that runs through the community. He said it also would cause traffic to flow more freely, thus decreasing the chance a passing motorist would stop to do business. “I just think it’s a project that’s going to hurt Lemont,” said Stever. Brumbaugh said should the township receive funding during the next round of grant awards, construction could begin as early as 2018 with a project completion date in 2019. Black, from page 1 Cantorna successfully petitioned to have variations of his name counted in his write-in total. He publicly accepted the nomination June 1. The Court of Common Pleas ruled that 606 misspellings of Cantorna’s name for writein votes could be added to the 3,027 write-in votes already counted for Cantorna. In a recent interview with the Gazette, Cantorna said he is looking for a positive transition into the district attorney’s office. In reflecting on his campaign platform, he said he is interested in pursuing a philosophy of restorative justice once he reaches office. He said it was too early to comment on any possible staffing changes, and that he was still thinking about November’s election. Cantorna said he will be winding down his private practice in the coming months and finishing up active cases. He said he was humbled by the bipartisan support he received. Black secured the Republican nomination for mayor of State College by tallying the most write-in votes during the primary municipal election May 16. Black, a Democrat, came in second for his party’s nomination with 779 votes compared to Don Hahn’s 949 votes. Black secured the Republican nomination with 115 write-in votes. Don M. Hahn, which is how Hahn’s name appeared on the ballot, received 17 Republican write-in votes. Murphy secured the Republican nomination for State College Borough Council through write-in votes with 41, in addition to receiving a spot as a Democrat for the November election. Murphy will be one of three Democrats on the ballot, alongside Evan Myers and Theresa Lafer. On the Republican side of the ballot, Murphy will be with Lynn Herman and Richard Fitzgerald, the only two Republicans who ran for the three open seats. Joyce McKinley, director of the county office of elections, said Murphy, Black and Cantorna have all accepted the nominations and filed the appropriate paperwork. Barring any challenges in court, and with approval from the state on the county’s nominations, she said sample ballots would likely be available in early or mid-October.
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PENN STATE President Eric Barron, left, with Damon Sims, PSU’s vice president for student affairs.
Greek-life Response Team appointed by Barron By DEREK BANNISTER StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron on June 11 appointed five members to the new Greeklife Response Team. These five university officials will be in charge of implementing and measuring the effectiveness of changes to the Greek life system at the University Park campus. This team is tasked with carrying out each of the safety initiatives announced at the recent special board of trustees meeting, a process which will include the creation of a thorough plan to implement each new initiative in an effective manner. The group will report directly to Barron, giving the president reports on the progress of these recently approved changes to Greek life. The June 2 board of trustees meeting outlined the immediate changes to Greek life at Penn State, including the university’s new exclusive role in dealing with disciplinary matters — matters that were previously dealt with by the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council. Thomas Poole, Penn State’s vice president for administration, will serve as the chair of the response team. Damon Sims, vice president for student affairs, Zack Moore, vice president for government and community relations, Keith Morris, University Police chief, and Frank Guadagnino, associate general counsel, make up the rest of the team. “I want to emphasize again, the safety of our community is of essential importance and the university is determined to move swiftly to put these initiatives in place,” Barron said. “These are actions that require careful planning, resources and partnership with not only our Greek-letter organizations, but their alumni boards, housing boards, councils and national organizations. And the Greek-life Response Team will be critically focused on increasing student well-being and safety and the impact from these measures.” Some of the most noteworthy changes to Greek life at Penn State include the recruitment policy for fraternities and sororities. Beginning in the 2019-2020 academic year, Greek chapters will be allowed to only take students who are sophomores or above. In the meantime, students will not be able to rush before the second semester of their freshman year. The Greek community also will still face the social restrictions that were put in place following the death of Beta Theta Pi pledge Timothy Piazza. The 19-year-old from Lebanon, N.J., died after falling down the steps at the fraternity house during an alcohol-fueled bid acceptance party Feb. 2 at Beta Theta Pi fraternity. His death resulted in charges against 18 fraternity members and the fraternity corporation. Piazza’s parents, Jim and Evelyn, have spoken about their desire to see substantial changes to fraternities at Penn State and around the country and urged the university’s board to adopt a number of measures for Greek life reform.
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Paterno estate, NCAA move toward summary judgment in lawsuit
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BELLEFONTE — The Paterno estate’s lawsuit against the NCAA may be resolved without going to trial. In an order dated June 9, specially presiding Senior Judge John Leete, of Potter County, granted a joint request by the Paternos and the NCAA to file under seal motions for summary judgment and response and reply briefs. Attorneys for both parties filed a joint motion June 7 asking the court to file under seal “forthcoming dispositive motions” — meaning they would ask the court to decide the case — as well as supporting, responsive and reply briefs for those motions. “The parties anticipate that the motions, responses, replies and supporting briefs will contain portions that have been designated ‘ConfiJOE PATERNO dential’ or ‘Highly Confidential’” under a protective order issued by Leete in 2014, Paterno attorney Thomas Weber and NCAA attorney Thomas Scott wrote. They will file redacted public versions at the same time as the sealed documents. Along with granting the joint motion, Leet ordered an amended schedule. Dispositive motions and supporting briefs will be filed by Friday, June 30, responsive briefs by Monday, Aug. 7, and reply briefs by Monday, Aug. 28. The Paterno estate, along with former assistant coaches Jay Paterno and Bill Kenney, are suing the NCAA, its president, Mark Emmert, and former executive committee chair Ed Ray in Centre County Court. The lawsuit, filed in 2013, claims commercial disparagement, defamation, tortious interference and conspiracy, citing the use of the Louis Freeh report commissioned by Penn State in the NCAA’s consent decree for sanctions with Penn State related to the school’s handling of reports of child sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky. The consent decree was replaced and most sanctions repealed or ended early. The plaintiffs say the report and sanctions resulted in damage to commercial interests and values and harmed the former assistant coaches’ ability to find similar work.
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Work begins on Slab Cabin Run bridge Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will begin work soon to replace a Branch Road bridge near State College. Replacing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Centre County’s structurally deficient list, according to a press release. The bridge spans Slab Cabin Run, near the entrance to the Centre Hills Country Club, in Harris Township. The existing bridge is weight-posted at 19 tons for single vehicles and 31 tons for combination vehicles. Dating from 1954, the bridge carries an average of 10,000 vehicles each day. Tree trimming is already under way for this project. This work will be done under daylight flagging operations, with roadway flaggers enforcing an alternating traffic pattern along the section of road. Through mid-July, miscellaneous project work will take place with alternating traffic patterns and flagging operations in place as necessary. Starting Monday, July 17, this section of Branch Road will be closed and a 42-day detour will be in place. PennDOT will issue a project update and detour reminder prior to the implementation of the detour. Overall project work will include removal of the old bridge, construction of a new, three-cell, pre-cast box culvert, paving, guide rail updates, water and sewer line relocation, drainage and miscellaneous items. PennDOT expects the new bridge to be open to traffic this fall. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., of State College, is the contractor on the $1.9 million project. Drivers are reminded to move through work zones with caution and obey posted speed limits. Police, from page 2 June 11, according to police. Police said Howard H. Hause, of Milesburg, made a turn in front of Charles L. Harter, of Howard, who was injured when he slid his motorcycle. qqq Jonathon C. Heverly, of Howard, was not hurt when he struck a utility pole with his pickup truck along Little Marsh Creek Road near Fairview Road in Boggs Township at 12:30 a.m. June 11, police said. qqq Two people traveling in an SUV were not hurt when their vehicle struck a deer along Penns Valley Road near Green Grove Road in Penn Township at 12:55 a.m. June 11, according to police. qqq State police cited Cody Eggler, 20, of Lock Haven, with underage drinking after troopers said they investigated a complaint at the community park in Milesburg Borough at 4:30 p.m. June 11. — Compiled by Sean Yoder
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Opioid, from page 1 Jacki Conway, a placement caseworker with CYS for 15 years, said only a handful of her cases involved drugs and alcohol when she started, and that the recent surge in opioid use has made cases much more complex. “It does make it very challenging,” Conway said. “Oftentimes, we’ll see a lot of parents that are struggling with addiction issues who, separate from that, are actually really good parents. When you just throw that into the mix, it creates a huge safety concern for their children.” She said that while some turn their lives around and stay sober, a child being placed out of the home sometimes is not enough and it has made her realize how tough it is to break addiction. “You can tell that these parents love their children desperately, and for some of them, it’s to the point where their children are removed from them and still that addiction is plaguing them, despite the fact that they’ve lost what’s most important to them in their lives.” Conway confirmed what many would assume about working as a CYS caseworker: It is tough, and a massive amount of trust is put in the caseworker to reunite children with their families as soon as possible, if they have to be placed elsewhere for safety reasons. They also are guardians of information divulged during interviews and interactions. But, even though there are bad days and sometimes intense interactions, Conway said families’ successes and
STATE COLLEGE — State College Area School Board on June 12 gave final approval to a $152 million budget, including a 1.55 percent tax increase, for 2017-18. Directors also approved the continuation of the Supplemental Property Tax Rebate Program and the appointment of a new principal for Ferguson Township Elementary School. The tax increase in the 2017-18 budget is the lowest for the district in 10 years. The millage rate increases .6738 mill to 44.1468, an increase of $49 for the average taxpayer with an assessed property value of $72,239. Last year, the increase was $130; in 2015-16, it was $157. Total expenses in the budget amount to $152,122,249, a 3.4 percent increase from 2016-17, and total revenues are $150,229,781, a 4 percent increase from last year. The budget funds the addition of several new resources, including: a psychologist for gifted and learning evaluations; a principal for Ferguson Township Elementary, which has been sharing a principal with Corl Street; an IT systems programmer; staff to develop curriculum in online and hybrid formats; and the development of the International Baccalaureate Program in the district. “This budget allows for additional programming and support opportunities within the school district, all the while being mindful of the significant local tax effort that has been undertaken over the past two years for the State High Project,” business administrator Randy Brown said. About 70 percent of expenses are dedicated to salary and benefits. Local funding comprises 81 percent of total revenues, or $121,656,837, with 79 percent coming from real estate taxes. The budgeted $27,427,944 from the state is about $2.13 million more than in 2016-17. About $644,000 of that is the result of funding changes implemented last year, with the remainder related to reimbursement from the state for retirement and social security.
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The district’s Supplemental Property Tax Rebate Program will continue for a third year in 2017-18. The program provides tax relief for eligible households in the district and the maximum annual rebate is $650. To qualify, a resident must be a homeowner and household income cannot exceed $35,000 per year, with half of Social Security income excluded from the calculation. The claimant, or his or her spouse, must be 65 or older, a widow or widower 50 or older, or a person with a disability 18 or older. Claimants also must have been awarded a rebate from the state property tax rebate program. As in 2016-17, $100,000 is budgeted for the program. Eligible households with a maximum income of $8,000 can receive the maximum rebate of $650. For an income of $8,001 to $15,000, the rebate is $500. Households with $15,001 to $18,000 are eligible for a $300 maximum rebate, and those with an income of $18,001 to $35,000 can receive a maximum rebate of $250. Property owners can submit applications between Saturday, July 1, and Saturday, June 30, 2018. Applications will be available on the district website or by contacting the district office at (814) 231-1021.
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Shelly Buckholtz will be the new principal of Ferguson Township Elementary School, effective Saturday, July 1. Charlotte Zmyslo previously served as principal of both Ferguson Township and Corl Street elementary schools. With funding in the 2017-18 budget for a Ferguson Township principal, Zmyslo will lead Corl Street. Buckholtz most recently was Title I reading coordinator in Seneca, Pa. She has 24 years of experience in education and has been a director of curriculum and federal programs, literacy coach and kindergarten teacher. School board, Page 8
support from other office staff are what keeps her going. She said that because she has been doing the job for 15 years, she has been able to observe some of the children she has helped go on to become successful parents themselves. One of the best outcomes for an interaction between CYS and a family is what is known as a one-and-done. That is when a call comes in and a CYS caseworker evaluates the situation, then refers the family to one of the many publicly available services. Centre County has 28 CYS caseworkers, seven supervisors, two paralegals and eight support staff. The other two units at CYS, besides placement, are the intake caseworkers, who take calls and screen cases, and protective services, which deals with ongoing cases. In response to increased incidents of drug and alcohol abuse, the training for caseworkers is evolving. The Child Welfare Resource Center, where CYS workers train, now provides instruction on how to identify pills, drug paraphernalia and the signs of people being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Sprinkle said there is an increasing need for foster parents in Centre County so local children can remain in their community, even though they may not be able to stay in their home any longer. If a local foster parent cannot be found, children might have to be placed farther away. (Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series on the opioid crisis facing Centre County and the nation.)
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SC, Bellefonte and P-O hold graduation services Gazette staff reports High school seniors from State College, Bellefonte and Philipsburg-Osceola received diplomas at their respective commencement services last week. One hundred eighty seniors graduated from Bellefonte Area High School at commencement services held at the high school gymnasium. Ryan Lidgett was the class valedictorian and Kayleigh Rine was the salutatorian. Lidgett and Rine addressed the Class of 2017 before a handful of guest speakers talked, including superintendent Michelle Saylor, principal Jennifer Brown and teachers Allyson Durney, Jessica Lloyd, Matthew McDermitt and Jonathan Virgilio. Prior to the services, the seniors unveiled their class gift — an outdoor classroom space at the school’s campus. On June 9, nearly 100 students donned the cap and gown for commencement services at the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School athletic facilities. Jessica Rae Summerson was the valedictorian and Margaret Eleanor Peck was the salutatorian. The guest speaker at the event was Amy Nartatez, from P-O’s Class of 1987. Others who spoke at the event included superintendent Gregg Paladina, high school principal Justin D. Hazelton and Levi William Hughes, Class of 2017 vice-president. More than 500 students of State College Area High School graduated at services held at the Bryce Jordan Center on June 10. Kristine Lai was the valedictorian and Joseph Richard Feffer was the salutatorian. The speaker for the event was superintendent Robert O’Donnell. “Forge your own path,” O’Donnell said. “Make your team and take time out for your parents.”
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OBITUARY Josephine “Dot” Alexander Januszkiewicz
Born: State College, 1923 Departed: June 11, 2017 Age: 93 years old STATE COLLEGE - Beloved wife and mother, Josephine “Dot” Alexander Januszkiewicz, 93, of State College, returned home to the Lord on June 11, 2017. She was born in State College in 1923, daughter of the late Kyle and Rae Brennan Alexander. She spent most of her early years in Julian on a family farm, the youngest of five; two brothers, Glenn and Frances, and two sisters, Harriet and Jean. In her teens, she moved to State College, where she graduated high school in 1941. She became a registered nurse at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia and excelled in helping children in the pediatric unit. Following WWII, while working as a nurse at the Penn State University infirmary, she met the love or her life, Joseph Januszkiewicz, a veteran and engineering student. They were married and celebrated their 69th anniversary on February 1. Together they raised 7 children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who loved to cook, bake, sew, garden, and read, in addition to spending time with her children laughing and dispensing wisdom and wit. As well, Jo was involved with the Twins Club, and was very active in the establishment of special education classes for children with learning difficulties in the Akron, OH area. Following the death of her father, she moved to State College to assist her husband in the management of one of the original apartment buildings in town, built by her father. She is survived by her husband; their children Kim (Frank) Kowalczyk of State College; Walter (Rhonda) of Windfall, IN; Jean (Dan) Batryn of Sunnyvale, CA; Joseph S. of State College; Susan(Rex) Blake of Liverpool; Michael (Lori) of New Paltz, NY; and Margie (Howard) Dash of Carmel, IN.
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In addition she leaves 22 grandchildren: Tanya (Michael) Chang, Kelly (Paul) Friztsche, and Lt. Commander (USN) Chris (Moriah) Kowalczyk. Samantha (Ian) Blankenberger, Joseph Kyle (Lisa), and Alexander Januszkiewicz. Matthew (Valerie), Michael, Jennifer and Keith Batryn. Kyle, Britta and Eric Januszkiewicz. Liz, Becky, Kaitie, and Hannah Hughes. Joshua, Corey, Glen, Alyssa and Jamie Dash. As well as 7 great-grandchildren: Kristen, Ken and Kevin Chang; Kyle and Kaitlyn Fritzsche; and Kiersten and Viking Kowalczyk. She was a firm Christian believer, who exemplified Proverbs 31 (“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies…”), and she worshipped at the Methodist, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic churches, often attending mass on campus in her later years. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 10am until 12 noon, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. The service will follow at the funeral home at noon, led by Pastor Drew Fenstermacher. Burial will follow at Pine Hall Cemetery.
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JUNE 15-21, 2017 Society, from page 4 Inductees will be announced Thursday, Oct. 12, at the State College Alumni Association’s annual homecoming event. The inaugural class of honorees will be inducted into the Maroon and Gray Society on Saturday, May 19. Proceeds from the event will support current students through the SCASD Education Foundation. Official rules for nomination can be found at www.scasdfoundation.org. The State College Area School District Education Foundation exists to enhance the educational experience of the nearly 7,000 students enrolled in the State College Area School District. By raising voluntary donations that fall outside funding generated through the tax base for annual operating expenses, the foundation provides financial support for innovative learning opportunities, including co-curricular and extracurricular activities for all students, and supports development costs for new curricular programs to provide teachers and students with up-todate tools, resources and course material. School board, from page 6
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Vernon Bock, currently supervisor of elementary education, was appointed to a five-year term as assistant superintendent for elementary education, effective Saturday, July 1. Bock joined the district administration as supervisor in 2016, coming to State College from Charlottesville, Va., where he was an elementary school principal. He has more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and public school administrator.
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Schell named warden By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Centre County has named the new warden of the Centre County Correctional Facility. Christopher A. Schell began his work May 21, and he brings with him an extensive resume in corrections. Prior to his post as warden in Centre County, Schell worked his way up as a corrections officer in York County, eventually obtaining the rank of captain. There, he also served on the correctional emergency response team and was elected by the county prison administration to serve as the Prison Rape Elimination Act investigator. He earned his bachelor’s degree in educational studies from Grand Canyon University and graduated from the correctional academy in Elizabethtown in 1992. He is a certified trainer for the state Department of Corrections. “With over a quarter century of corrections experience, Chris can deliver security for staff and the community, but he appreciates the need for rehabilitation as individuals prepare for re-entry into society after incarceration,” said Michael Pipe, chairman of the county commissioners and the prison board of inspectors, in a news release.
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Chamber seeks candidates BELLEFONTE — On Aug. 2, the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Elections’ Nominating Committee will present a slate of at least five candidates for two-year terms on the chamber’s board of directors. Chamber board members are elected from the chamber membership. For information about nominating members, contact chairman Dr. Candance Covey at drcoveye@verizon.net.
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Spanier files for acquittal or new trial on child endangerment conviction By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier filed a motion June 12 seeking to have his child endangerment conviction thrown out. His attorney, Sam Silver, asked Senior Judge John Boccabella to acquit Spanier or order a new trial. Spanier, 69, was sentenced on June 2 to two months in county jail, followed by two to 10 months of house arrest with electronic monitoring. He also received a fine of $7,500 and 200 hours of community service. He was convicted in March on the misdemeanor charge while being acquitted of a felony child endangerment charge and a conspiracy charge. He, former athletic director Tim GRAHAM SPANIER Curley, and former senior vice president Gary Schultz were charged for their handling of a 2001 report by former Penn State football assistant Mike McQueary of seeing Jerry Sandusky with a boy in a locker room shower. Sandusky, a former Penn State football defensive coordinator and founder of the now-defunct Second Mile charity for at-risk youth, was convicted in 2012 on 45 counts related to child sexual abuse. All three maintained McQueary did not report having witnessed sexual activity. They elected to tell Sandusky not to bring children to the locker room and inform the director of the Second Mile of the incident, but not inform child welfare authorities or law enforcement. In the new motion, Spanier argues that the charge is barred by the two-year statute of limitations for child endangerment and prosecutors presented no evidence related to the count as having occurred after Nov. 1, 2010, two years before he was charged. Prosecutors had contended that Spanier committed the child endangerment through an ongoing “course of conduct” in not reporting Sandusky over the 10-year period between when he was made aware of McQueary’s account and when Sandusky was charged. But Spanier was acquitted at trial of the felony charge of child endangerment through course of conduct. “The jury thus rejected the only argument the Commonwealth has ever made that its prosecution of Dr.
Spanier on Count 1 is not time-barred,” Silver wrote. He also argued for acquittal on the grounds of insufficiency of evidence. The commonwealth did not prove that Spanier had a legally-defined duty of care for the children abused by Sandusky, Silver wrote. Prosecutors assumed a duty of care because Spanier was informed about Sandusky, Silver argued, but according to statute, Spanier did not have a legal duty. “No evidence was presented at trial that Dr. Spanier had any contact with the minor children who were Sandusky’s victims,” the motion stated. “Nor was any evidence presented that any of these minor children were entrusted to Dr. Spanier’s care, supervision, education, training or control.” Silver also was critical of Boccabella’s decision to reinstate a conspiracy charge that had been tossed by Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2016. Prosecutors had argued that the dismissal by Superior Court was for conspiracy to obstruct justice and commit perjury, charges against all three that the court also dismissed. Because the child endangerment charge remained, they said, the conspiracy charge on that count should remain as well. Silver wrote that Boccabella erred in reinstating the charge because it had been a single count and was dismissed by Superior Court. Even though he was acquitted of the count, its inclusion “greatly prejudiced him and likely affected the jury’s verdict” on the child endangerment charge, Silver argued. Boccabella also erred in not providing complete instructions to the jury by not fully explaining the elements of the child endangerment charge and what is required for a guilty verdict, Silver wrote. He added that Boccabella used language from the 2007 version of the statute, which came six years after Spanier received the report. If a new trial is ordered, it should be limited to the misdemeanor charge of child endangerment, Silver said. Curley and Schultz both pleaded guilty in March, before they were scheduled to go on trial with Spanier, to one misdemeanor count of child endangerment. Curley, 63, was sentenced to three months in jail followed by four to 20 months of house arrest. Schultz, 67, received two months in jail followed by three to 21 months of house arrest. Both were fined $5,000 and received 200 hours of community service. All three are to report for incarceration by July 15.
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programs. In Pennsylvania, the revenue from the Pennsylvania lottery is used to support programs for senior citizens including prescription drug programs and other activities. In many states, the lottery is used to support education programs. As a result, the lotteries are marketed through slick campaigns and high-profile advertising. We are talking billions across the nation in revenue that wouldn’t otherwise be there. Unfortunately, the lottery doesn’t make much from the occasional player, like me, who jumps in on the well-publicized mega drawings. Studies have found that lottery players are usually in the lower level socioeconomic strata and tend to be male and minority in their profile. Critics have said the lottery has almost served as a “tax” for poorer groups of people in that they have less money but spend more money buying chances and gambling on the potential for a big win. Opponents have pointed out that lottery purchasing centers and targeted marketing campaigns are disproportionately located in lower socioeconomic areas and intentionally play on the idea of hope and of “anyone can win” for people who feel like they have few options. The social implications for gambling and gambling excess are a whole other cause for concern. And yet we do it. About half of us will participate in the lottery this year. Who wouldn’t want to be that person pictured in the news with that gigantic check made out in the amount of a gazillion dollars? Travel. Cars. Homes. Stuff and more stuff. Financial security for not only ourselves but for our extended family. It would surely guarantee the happiness and the contentment that we seek. Never mind the news stories
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about people who win the lottery and end up in worse shape than they were prior to winning. Ignore the tales of loss and of lost relationships from people who find themselves in a position of overnight excess and who can’t ward off the greed, resentment and selfishness of others and of themselves. Ignore the odds and focus on the possibilities. It has been said that a life without dreaming is a life without meaning. People who play the lottery focus more on the minutes spent waiting in line or the seconds of fun and excitement spent scratching off a lottery ticket and fantasizing about the win than on the ridiculously low odds of winning and the incredibly high probability of a lottery jackpot screwing up one’s life. With the ticket tucked safely in my wallet, I found myself thinking about what I would do if I won. How I would change my life. Who I would help. The impact it would have on my kids and their kids (who aren’t even born yet). The charitable programs and services I would support if I had such abundance. The stuff I would buy. How I would handle the inevitable requests and people coming out of the woodwork in response to my newfound wealth. Sadly, when I woke up on Sunday morning, I learned that winning ticket was purchased in California. I haven’t taken the time to check my ticket since I heard. While there were a few smaller payouts in Pennsylvania, I will most likely have to be happy with the fact that my $10 went to a good cause and gave me a few minutes of fun thinking about the “what ifs.” I have to go back to looking for contentment and happiness in a life of work, family and my ability to directly impact my future irrespective of a lottery ticket. As author C.S. Lewis said, “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.”
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Backyard poultry presents salmonella risk Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this spring reports that there are eight ongoing outbreaks of salmonella in 47 states linked to backyard poultry in the United States. As of May 13, 71 people had been hospitalized — 36 percent of those infected are children under the age of 5. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported. “More and more people are raising backyard chickens, and they need to understand proper techniques for handling birds and equipment,” said Phillip Clauer, senior instructor and extension specialist at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, in a news release. Clauer noted that because young poultry are cute, soft and enjoyable to handle, people often forget that they could be infected with salmonella bacteria. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, he said, are especially at risk. Eva Wallner-Pendleton, poultry veterinarian at the Animal Diagnostic Lab at Penn State, added that toddlers are particularly vulnerable because they explore the world with their mouths. “People often have the mistaken idea that backyard birds and their eggs are free from salmonella, but a recent study at Penn State showed a small percentage of positive eggs exist even in this sector,” said Wall-
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PEOPLE OFTEN have the mistaken idea that backyard birds and their eggs are free from salmonella, but a recent study at Penn State showed a small percentage of positive eggs exist even in this sector. ner-Pendleton. “In fact, any poultry can be carriers of salmonella, and they usually have no outward symptoms of disease.” Eggs, too, can make people sick, she said. “Certain salmonella, such as Salmonella enteritidis, can be shed directly into eggs, and unless eggs are thoroughly cooked, they can potentially make people sick.” More and more people are
raising backyard chickens, and they need to understand proper techniques for handling birds and equipment, according to Penn State Extension poultry experts. In humans, infection with salmonella may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most patients recover without medical treatment; however, a few may require hospitalization.
Safe handling practices are the key to avoiding salmonella infection. Clauer and Wallner-Pendleton offer several tips for staying safe: ■ Wash hands thoroughly anytime poultry or anything that has been in contact with the birds’ environment are handled. ■ Ensure that children wash hands promptly after handling poultry.
■ Do not hold birds near the face or kiss them. ■ Keep poultry out of homes and living areas. They cannot be bathroom trained. ■ Do not eat and drink when working with birds or in their pens. ■ If poultry have access to gardens, properly wash any produce before eating. ■ Cook all eggs completely before consuming. ■ Buy birds from hatcheries that participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Poultry Improvement Plan. However, be aware that not all hatcheries test their breeding flocks or hatching eggs for salmonella. Only those participating in a salmonella-monitored program do so. The NPIP website contains a directory for each state and lists the NPIP program in which the various hatcheries participate. ■ Clean drop pans daily and pens with pine shavings at least monthly to reduce contamination. Rodents often harbor salmonella, which can then infect the birds if rodents contaminate their food. Controlling rodents is very important for reducing salmonella in the birds’ environment. ■ Keep in mind that shoes worn in pens can become contaminated. Having dedicated shoes or over-boots when entering the pens that can be removed when leaving can help reduce tracking salmonella, as well as other diseases that are spread in the droppings.
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E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes, study shows Penn State News HERSHEY — People who regularly use electronic cigarettes are less dependent on their product than those who regularly use traditional cigarettes, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. While cigarette use has declined in recent years in the United States, the use of e-cigarettes is increasing, especially among adolescents and young adults. Although the new findings suggest that electronic cigarettes — also known as e-cigarettes — cause less nicotine dependence than traditional cigarettes, planned follow-up studies will help determine if e-cigarettes could lead to use of traditional cigarette dependence down the line. E-cigarettes include a range of battery-powered devices that heat and vaporize a liquid mixture, or e-liquid, that may contain nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals. The vaporized e-liquid is then inhaled as an aerosol. Although the use of e-cigarettes, called vaping, is believed by many experts to be less toxic than cigarette smoking — and could even help some people quit smoking — recent research at Penn State College of Medicine
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Compared with cigarette smokers, e-cigarette users waited longer to start using their product after waking up. Vapers were less likely to consider themselves addicted, to have strong cravings or to feel like they really needed their product. They also were less likely to say they found it difficult to refrain from using their product in restricted places. Researchers report their findings in Preventive Medicine. All of the participants included in the analysis were considered dependent due to their regularity of use. But the study’s lead author, Guodong Liu, assistant professor of public health sciences, said the findings indicated that e-cigarette users were relatively less dependent than cigarette users. “No doubt about it, e-cigarettes are addictive, but not at the same level as traditional cigarettes,” Liu said. Follow-up studies will focus on further analysis of e-cigarette users’ dependency and evolution of e-cigarette use. Around 80 percent of adult PATH participants also submitted blood and urine samples when they were surveyed. Liu’s group plans to study this data when the National Institute on Drug Abuse makes it available to see if participants’ nicotine levels agree with their self-reported dependence. The researchers also plan to analyze dual users of both e-cigarettes and cigarettes — to draw a more complete picture of nicotine dependence on the entire spectrum of e-cigarette use. “We suspect that most e-cigarette users are either experimental users or dual users of e-cigarettes and at least one type of traditional tobacco product, like cigarettes,” Liu said. “We want to learn if dual users’ dependence levels differ from each other and also from exclusive e-cigarette or cigarette users.” Perhaps most critically, the same PATH participants will be surveyed on an ongoing basis, and the results of future waves of data will show if experimental e-cigarette users eventually are converted to regular cigarette users. “This will be the first time we’ll be able to look at this phenomenon longitudinally,” Liu said. “Before that, almost all of the surveys were cross-sectional, meaning they were just snapshots.”
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Enjoy healthy and budget-friendly family fun this summer JESSICA DIRSMITH
Summer is a time to enjoy your children and have fun. But, this fun does not have to come at an exorbitant price. Many families choose to travel, attend fairs and carnivals and frequent amusement parks and zoos. While these are all great opportunities for children and their families to enjoy one another’s compaJessica Dirsmith is ny, many exciting a certified school summer opportunipsychologist. She ties and options are practices in the available at little or State College Area no cost to parents. School District and Being cognizant also teaches at Penn of a well-balanced State. lifestyle and the long-term impacts of establishing early healthy habits, parents may wish to focus on three “E� budget-friendly family goals this summer:
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Eating on a budget can be both healthy and fun. Families can enjoy preparing fresh meals together made with fruits and vegetables from their own gardens or from local markets. Financial adviser Joel Patierno, the son of culinary experts and restaurateurs, was raised in an environment where cooking together as a family was valued and using
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fresh and local foods was of way of life. He stresses the importance of healthy and fresh food within families’ budgetary constraints. “Imparting financial savvy in your children can begin with something as simple as creating a budget for the grocery store or fitting dining out and special occasions into an overall family budget,� said Patierno. “Try to have fun with it.�
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Exercise is activity and budget-friendly fun, all wrapped up in one. “Physical activity is very important in combating the growing epidemic of overweight children. Modeling and encouraging physical activity teaches and establishes healthy behaviors that they will utilize for the rest of their lives,� said pediatrician Dr. JoAnn Nickleach. “It is also a great way to spend quality time together as a family.�
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Summer is a time to recharge, free of charge. Simple daily practices, such as practicing gratitude, can have long-term positive impacts. When outside for a walk with your child, take notice of the warm weather and the calm. Tell your child you feel happy for spending this time outside with him or her, and note your thankfulness for this gift. Mention it again at bedtime as you and your child review what you were grateful for that day. Modeling gratitude, then asking your child to share as well, will help establish this skill.
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THE STATE COLLEGE Sunrise Rotary Club annually honors volunteer emergency responders from the Alpha and Boalsburg fire companies and Centre LifeLink EMS with its Four-Way Test Award. Three volunteers were honored at a recent ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Lam Hood, Rotary Club committee chair; Denny Johnson, Boalsburg Fire Company; Rob Nese, Alpha Fire Company; Ian Arevalo, Centre LifeLink EMS; and Pam Ferguson, Rotary Club president. E-cigarettes, from page 12 The PATH study findings are expected to inform future tightening or loosening of regulations around vaping products. In May 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began regulating e-cigarettes, ruling that they could not be marketed or sold to minors under 18 years of age. “Adolescents very much by nature want to experiment with everything and anything,� Liu said. “We have to know a lot on almost every aspect of this device
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Church’s veterans presented with Quilts of Valor By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
GREGG TOWNSHIP — Nine members of St. John’s Union Church in Farmers Mills were awarded Quilts of Valor during a June 11 service at the church. Two previous quilt recipients were also recognized during the service. All the men are military veterans, having served at various times from World War II to the late 1970s. The new recipients were: ■ Paul Homan, who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945. He was a radio operator in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. ■ Clair Jones, who served as a private first class in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He landed at Normandy, and was also in the Battle of the Bulge, earning five battle stars. ■ Richard Zettle, who worked in the U.S. Army motor pool in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945. ■ Mylan Grove, who entered the U.S. Navy in 1945. He worked with Navy Seabees building airstrips in the Marshall Islands and in Okinawa as a seaman first class. ■ Carl Smith, who served in the U.S. Army in Korea from
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MEMBERS OF St. John’s Union Church in Farmers Mills recently received quilts from the Happy Valley Quilts of Valor chapter for their military service. Pictured, front row, from left, are Richard Zettle, William Markle, Mylan Grove, Paul Homan and Carl Smith. Back row, from left, are Joseph Wojtaszek, Bud Harris, Tim Zerby, Robert Bierly and Clair Jones. 1954 to 1956, earning the rank of corporal. ■ Robert Bierly, who served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Since he had experience as a meat cutter, he was assigned to be a cook, serving in Camp Gordon, Ga.
■ Bud Harris, who served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969. He was a teletype and crypto repairman as part of the air warning system. ■ Joseph Wojtaszek, who served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a diesel
and heavy equipment mechanic for six months in the states and spent 2 1/2 years in Germany. ■ Tim Zerby, who served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from 1978 to 1989, working in Bellefonte and Lewistown with the Tactical Operations
The Barn at Lemont brings together businesses, community By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
LEMONT — There isn’t one simple way to describe everything that’s happening at The Barn at Lemont, co-owner Brian Kinney will tell you. “It’s really hard to describe it sometimes,” Kinney said. “It’s a cooperative of local businesses working together to build a community of sustainability and those who want to live and grow naturally. That’s the shortest version I can do, but it doesn’t explain all the things we do.” The store, at 201 Elmwood St. in Lemont, opened in March and had its grand opening in May. While providing space for a number of small, like-minded businesses from across the region, it’s also looking to provide products that may have been hard to find in the State College area, while also serving as a community resource Kinney, along with his wife, Gabi, and brother Marc, were operating a shop in Williamsport when they realized that there was no store in the State College area dedicated to what they were doing — organic gardening. When the
Center in operations and intelligence, earning the rank of E5 sergeant. Also honored at the award service were Bill Markle and Ken Frazier, who had previously received Quilts of Valor in appreciation for their military service. The quilts were presented by Carolyn Foust, who leads the Happy Valley Quilts of Valor chapter, with assistance from several members of that group. According to its website, the Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003, when Catherine Roberts began the foundation in Seaford, Del. Her son’s year-long deployment to Iraq inspired her to see that returning warriors were welcomed home with the love and gratitude they deserved. She hit upon the idea of making quilts for American military veterans. These quilts, called Quilts of Valor, would be a tangible reminder of an American’s appreciation and gratitude. Foust said that more than 150,000 quilts have been awarded nationally by the QOVF since 2003. She said the local chapter began with just seven members, but is now 55 members-strong. The group holds a quilting day once a month. For more information, call Foust at (814) 364-2468.
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opportunity arose in early 2016 to lease space on the bottom floor of the barn, they seized it, recognizing that the Centre Region population had enough interest to support the Organic Garden Center. Over the course of the next few months, they found customers — many of them do-it-yourselfers and homesteaders — had an interest in a number of other products they couldn’t get in the immediate area. They heard from beekeepers who traveled to Lewisburg or Wilkes-Barre to get their supplies and home brewers who went to Altoona. “Enough of these customers said this to us that it made sense,” Kinney said. “It’s also looking at the geographical area. Just like we came here for the organic gardening and hydroponics, that wasn’t here in State College. So, let’s start building in these little things that wouldn’t be able to stand on their own. “A beekeeping store by itself wouldn’t be able to survive. A home brew supply store hasn’t survived in the The Barn, Page 16
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Local libraries begin summer reading programs Centre Hall Branch Library celebrating 2 decades By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
School’s out, and the days of summer stretch ahead like a long winding road with endless possibilities. At least it seems that way when you’re young. The last thing students think about on the last day of school is reading, but teachers try to impress on both children and their parents the importance of keeping reading skills sharp. A few months without the stimulation of books and reading can actually cause regression. To avoid a lag and catch-up pressure when September rolls around, experts in education say summer reading programs are key. All the libraries in Centre County are involved with summer reading programs. Although some offerings are slightly different, the structures are the same. Each program encourages children, toddlers through teens, to read for fun during the summer while taking part in events and programs. The Centre County Library’s program theme is “Build a Better World,” and all the programs relate to the theme in some manner. All branch libraries have preschool story times, baby and toddler summer reading, reading clubs and special activities for elementary school students and teens. Summer reading kickoff events are planned for Centre Hall Library and Holt Memorial Library on Thursday, June 15, and Centre County Library in Bellefonte on Friday, June 16. All are part of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. Schlow Library started its summer reading programs June 1. Program information is available at www.schlowlibrary. org. Schlow is an agency of the Centre Re-
gion Council of Governments and serves the residents of State College Borough and College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton townships. All Centre County residents can use Schlow with library cards, which are free from any public library in the county. All the libraries have incentives for their reading programs. Some award tickets that are good for prizes after a certain number of books read, while other programs award tickets for chances to win other prizes. The more kids read, the larger the prize possibility. The libraries have log sheets to keep a record of how much a student reads, and there are “building projects” to participate in, too. Pick up a brochure about the “Build a Better World” summer reading program at any branch library.
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Since 2009, the Schlow Library has held BookFest, which has grown into a well-attended and appreciated event. This year BookFest is happening Saturday, July 15. For the last two years, BookFest celebrated the comic book. This year, organizers have expanded their idea of having a central theme, and will feature genre fiction, including romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, comics graphic novels, children’s fiction and more.
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A visit to the Centre Hall Branch Library found book lovers and teachers prepared for the summer as the facility celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Centre Hall Library has three regular employees. Judy Gentyel, a circulation staff employee, has been working at the library since its opening. Kim Bair, branch manager, has been with the library since 2010. Lisa Shawver has been children’s
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THE CENTRE HALL Branch Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and staff is prepared for a busy summer. Pictured, from left, are children’s librarian Lisa Shawver, circulation staff employee Judy Gentyel and branch manager Kim Bair. librarian for more than four years. “The library opened in June 1997 and I was the third person hired. I’ve been here ever since,” said Gentyel. “I like the people and I like what I do. People come in and I know them.” Centre Hall Library definitely has a small-town feel that people appreciate. When I was growing up, my smalltown library was in a house. At lunch on certain days, we were allowed to leave school, walk to the library and sign out
books. Although times have changed and children can no longer leave school unsupervised, the classes that come with their teachers from Centre Hall Elementary School have the same expectant attitude our group did. They are eager to pick books for themselves and explore the pages. As the Centre Hall branch celebrates its 20th birthday, thanks are due to the many who helped establish and support it all these years.
Rebersburg students receive Roger Bierly memorial awards By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
REBERSBURG — Students at Miles Township Elementary School in Rebersburg gathered June 6 in the school’s all-purpose room for the presentation of the sixth annual Roger A. Bierly Memorial Awards. Bierly served six terms as Centre County’s register of wills. He grew up in Rebersburg, attending Miles Township Elementary and graduating from Penns Valley High School. A battle with cancer took his life in 2011, and his family then established the award for outstanding stu-
dents at the school. One student from each grade was nominated by their teachers for this award. The nominations were based on the students’ reading and writing abilities, classroom attitudes and following the three “R’s” of good behavior — being ready, respectful and responsible. The awards were presented by Bierly’s daughter Jennifer Bierly, a State College attorney who also grew up in Rebersburg and attended the school. Also present during the assembly was Roger Bierly’s brother Keith Bierly, a Rebersburg native who served as a district magistrate and a Centre County commissioner and now operates Forefathers Book Store. The top winner of the Bierly award was third-grader Violet Swanger. Her teacher, Jacqueline Hettinger, said Swanger was a new student in school this year, and struggled a bit early in the year, but improved greatly. “Throughout the year, Violet worked very hard to improve her writing and spelling skills, along with all other aspects of the classroom,” said Hettinger. “She is a student who always strives to do her best.” Hettinger also praised Swanger’s attitude toward other students. “She is also a wonderful friend and classmate to students in the classroom. It is not unusual to see her quietly
helping another student who is struggling with something, without being asked, or offering to work with a student who doesn’t have a partner.” First runner-up for the Bierly award was Giuliana Willey, second runner-up was Jordyn Heckman, third runner-up was Hadley Snare and Matthew Ruoff was awarded honorable mention. These students were all praised by their teachers for their classroom attitudes, academic performances, good behavior and work ethics. The winning students received gift cards from Brothers Pizza and Weaver’s Store.
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The Barn, from page 14 past. But by being part of a larger business, we can make all these things work.” Sustain, a store for reclaimed and repurposed furniture, occupied the upper floors of the barn and closed last year. When the building’s owner told the Kinneys she had interest from a salon and a business that wanted to convert it to office space, they decided to act. “We were like, ‘No, that’s not what we want above us,’” he said. They considered simply moving the Organic Garden Center upstairs. They realized they would have to add a lot to fill the space — home brew supplies, beekeeping and a produce market were their initial ideas, but to fill the store with product on their own would be a sizable sum of money. “We can spend $150,000 on filling the store, or why don’t we start partnering up with other local businesses to create more of a collective that we all work together,” he explained. The Kinneys, along with new partner Jonas Stryker — who started out as a customer and soon became an integral part of the business — began planning in October. Eight businesses sublet space in the store, but don’t need to have a full-time staff member on site. “They get a location in State College, but don’t have to have a full-time person or have a full store. Some of these places are smaller. ... They wanted a presence in State College, but didn’t want to have to open their own store. This gave them the opportunity and matches up with what we’re doing.” The Kinneys moved the gardening supplies upstairs, and on the bottom floor you’ll find hydroponics, including their own indoor growing efforts — they were taking a shot at broccoli in early June. It also includes home brew supplies, where brewers can find yeast, hops, grains and equipment. The shop will weigh the grains and grind them so brewers can get started as soon as they get home. Every other Sunday, The Barn hosts free home brew classes outside in its brew tent. “People can just come hang out and see how it’s made, participate if they want to. We fire up the grill and have lunch. “We make it more of a hangout session than a formal class. ‘Hey we’re going to make beer today. Come and give us a hand and learn how to do it.’” That’s just one of the free events and classes that are part of The Barn’s mission to be a community resource. It works with schools and community gardens to offer education and outreach. “We do lots of free classes, because an educated consumer is a good consumer, but also if we can educate people about how to be more sustainable, how to garden, how to be more self-reliant and self-sustaining, that’s one of our core missions. Sustainability is one of our main missions, but community outreach is another one
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The first floor has an assortment of businesses. Creekside Hearth and Patio has a selection of stoves and outdoor furniture on the bottom floor. State College-based K2 Roots offers cold-pressed juices. Pleasant Gap’s Corner Cafe and Grill runs a grab-and-go cafe with cold brew coffee, sandwiches and salads. Shade Mountain Naturals from Lewistown sells products such as soaps and bath bombs. The Barn also sells products from several other local producers, including meats from Mussers Farm in Bellefonte, soaps, candles and beard oils from Happy Valley Organics, and produce from an Amish organic farmer in Milroy. The first floor also is home to a tasting room for Kingview Mead from Pittsburgh and Hungry Run Wine & Spirits from Lewistown. Their shared space is another example of the collective, collaborative concept of The Barn. “We talked to them separately and said, instead of both of you having a full-time person and licensing separate
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The second floor is home to space for beekeeping supplies, Bellefonte’s Bone Bar and Boutique, which offers items such as homemade dog treats and recycled toys, and State College’s Room Doctor, which uses the space as a showroom for its sustainable furniture. Partnering with Room Doctor’s owner, Tom Meade, was a particularly good fit because of his interest in advancing sustainability in the area, Kinney said. In May, Meade helped organize the first of what they hope will be an ongoing Sustainable Community Day on the 22nd of each month. “We’re trying to get more community members involved and create awareness for it,” Kinney said. “Earth Day is nice, but once a year isn’t enough. “What we’re trying to do is raise awareness for sustainability in our community and hopefully get it actually declared an actual Sustainable Day. So schools can start thinking about it, and different businesses can ask, ‘How can we be more sustainable on this day?’ Hopefully, it starts that ball rolling.” That first Sustainable Community Day was held in the dedicated classroom space on The Barn’s second floor, where many of free classes and events are held. Kinney said the space is open to anyone whose events jibe with The Barn’s mission.
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The Kinneys also take their expertise into the community. “We do work with schools, teaching kids where food comes from. It’s not a box on Aisle 6. You can grow it yourself,” he said. “We do a lot of hydroponics with them, because school is out in the summer during prime gardening season but you can do hydroponics all year long. By me setting up a hydroponic unit in a classroom, kids can grow food all year long, and when it grows quickly in hydroponics it keeps their interest and they want to eat it. So, that’s a really good experience for the students and the teachers.” He also encourages individuals and organizations to reach out for ways The Barn can help with resources and programs. The Barn is only a few months old, and Kinney said he’s taking everything a month at a time, but the potential for its future is expansive. Kinney said he has dream goals, including an outdoor greenhouse, a beer annex for home brewers to use professional equipment and a full cafe. In
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‘Treasure Island’ to be performed in Boalsburg By JAMES TURCHICK correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BOALSBURG — The adventures of friends and mutineers alike will be put on display at The Barn in Boalsburg as the Nittany Theatre unveils “Treasure Island” to kick off its summer theater season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. The 18th-century tale follows a young man, Jim Hawkins, who stumbles upon a dead pirate’s treasure map, leaving his parent’s home in England to track down the gold. The colorful cast of characters — from the practical Dr. Livesey to the treacherous Long John Silver — tries to balance teamwork with self-preservation throughout the play. Everyone aboard the ship has his own idea of what’s going on, but things are never as they seem. Frank Wilson plays Captain Smollet, who leads the voyage to Treasure Island. “The audience will experience adventure, conflict, action, comedy and, mostly, fun. They’ll love it,” Wilson said. He said his favorite scene is when Captain Smollet hatches a plan with a “handful of God-fearing souls” to get Long John Silver and the rest of the mutineers off his ship. Another aspect the audience will notice is the incredible set. Wilson called it “a scenic masterpiece” put together by set designer Will Snyder. Fellow thespian Hannah Richardson plays Jim Hawkins. She agreed the show’s design is a big part of what the audience will enjoy. “Everything is up close and personal enough for the audience to touch,” Richardson said. “The closeness should allow the audience to feel the emotions of the play intensely. Anytime music comes into play, things become that much more beautiful.” Although the play centers around a motley crew of treasure hunters, Richardson thinks the play is about more than gold. “I think the story of ‘Treasure Island’ is all about the characters’ arcs,” she said. “Each eventually realizes that treasure doesn’t bring happiness.”
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June 16-18 Bellefonte ready to ‘cruise’ into summer By JAMES TURCHICK correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
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Kids, bring your wheels to the cruise By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
It’s time for the annual Bellefonte Cruise and, yes, it is Father’s Day weekend as usual. Be sure to let your children know that they can enter anything that they can push, pull or ride into the Car Show on Saturday, June 18. The kids’ show is for ages 15 and under. You can pre-register the kids’ cars, trucks, tractors, etc. at the same time as the adults, up until June 10. Dads’ registrations (early) cost $10 and kids’ registrations are free. On the day of the Cruise, adults pay $15 to register and kids still pay nothing. For adults only — register early to be eligible for door prizes. Be ready for judging, be on time and remember, safety first. You can download a registration form by going to www. bellefontecruise.org/registration and read rules at that site.
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Registration begins at 7 a.m. and must end by noon. The address to send check and registration form is: (Checks made out to Bellefonte Cruise) Bellefonte Cruise, P.O. Box 536, Bellefonte, PA 16823. You may also take forms to the Chamber of Commerce Office at the Train Station, 320 W. High St., Bellefonte. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Bellefonte Inc. sponsors the cruise. Douty Chalfa is giving away a 2007 Pontiac convertible at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The entry for the car is free on Friday and Saturday. The cruise promises to be as good, if not better than last year, with 35 car and truck classes and 10 motorcycle classes entered. For the kids, Pizza Mia is giving away a battery-operated car after the kids’ cars judging. All kids class entries will receive an award. Sunday, June 18, the Soap Box Derby will entertain Kids, page 22
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BELLEFONTE — DuBois Area Soap Box Derby will hold full-fledged races for the first time in Bellefonte during the cruise weekend. Last year, soapbox derby events were held at the Father’s Day event, and because of their popularity, were asked to return in 2017. There will be several racers from the DuBois and Centre County areas, as well as from the Bald Eagle Area School District, participating in the races. As well as the races, there will be demonstrations led by DuBois Area Soap Box Derby race director Alan Uhler. Uhler will explain the different types of cars, old and new, and show how they work, educating any who wish to learn. After the races, fans will be able to ride in the cars themselves. The races will be held on Sunday at noon with an approximate ending time around 3:30 p.m. Three brackets of racers will compete on Sunday. The youngest competitors, from the ages of 7-13, will race in the stock division, followed by 9- to 18-year-olds in the super stock division and finally the Master’s Division, comprised of 11- to 20-year-olds. According to Uhler, soap box derby racing is a fantastic program. “Building a car teaches the kids math and physics,” said Uhler.“It also teaches sportsmanship.” Uhler, who owns and operates a civil engineering and surveying business as well, grew up racing his own car believes that his experience with the soap box derby was a key building block that has helped him in his career. After many years of hiatus from the soap box derby, Uhler and his three children joined the DuBois chapter when his youngest son was old enough. Weeks later he became the director of the organization.
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SOAP BOX DERBY will make its third visit to Bellefonte during the annual Bellefonte Cruise. Racers performed demonstrations at the event last year, and just a couple of months ago, a pointsearning race was held in Bellefonte. “Since I joined, the organization has been growing,” said Uhler. “Half of our membership is now from Centre County and we are looking to keep growing.” Uhler strongly believes that soap box derby racing is one of the best family sports. “My favorite thing about it is the amount of time I get to spend with my kids,” he said.“I get to spend time working on the cars and watching them race on race weekends.” Soap box racing is also a great way for kids to make friends. “Some of my kids’ best friends live four hours away,” said Uhler. Uhler also feels that, despite not being able to participate in the racing, helping build the cars with his children is equally rewarding. “I probably have more fun now than I did when I raced as a kid,” he
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Kids, from page 19 bystanders along Allegheny Street from 1 to 5 p.m. This is the first year that the soap box derby is back in Bellefonte for racing and that is exciting for all fans of this old-style race. For entertainment, look for John and the Gems and a Beach Boys tribute band: Beach Party Boys. Pat McCool, president of the Bellefonte Cruise said, “It should be a good cruise and we’re happy to have the soap box derby back in Bellefonte. There will be lots of fun for both adults and kids at the 2017 Bellefonte Cruise weekend. “We want to thank all who made the 2017 cruise possible, in so many ways,” McCool said. Some of those who sponsored or helped are: Major Sponsors: Douty & Chalfa Automotive Service Black Walnut Auto Body Works Maggi Mitsubishi Pizza Mia Weis Markets P.A.M.P. Printing Bestline Powersports & Equipment Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 Bellefonte Eagles 4320 Snyder’s Concessions Sleep Inn & Comfort Suites Hotels
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Judging of cars, trucks and motorcycles will take place from one hour after parking until 4PM. Judging will be by professional judges, G.F. Grifana Carshows, Inc., (703)-864-8488. G.F. Grifana Carshows, Inc., has been judging the Bellefonte Cruise since 2007.
Kids Class registration is FREE! Kids are only able to participate in the car show, they are not permitted to participate in the cruise. Download a registration form (PDF), by clicking the above links. Adobe reader is required to print. Print and complete the form. Mail it back along with a check to the address shown below. Please reference the list of Show Car Divisions located on the registration form. Make registration checks payable to Bellefonte Cruise. Send form and check to Bellefonte Cruise, P.O. Box 536, Bellefonte, PA 16823 or take forms to Chamber of Commerce Office at the Train Station, 320 W. High Street, Bellefonte, PA Chamber of Commerce Office hours: 9:00am — 5:00pm For more information call 814-280-5881. Pre-registration fee of $10.00 before Friday June 10, 2017. Registration $15.00 — Day of event Registration begins 7 a.m-noon only on June 17, 2017. Sorry, reservations are not accepted by phone Help us continue the fine reputation of the show by following these simple guidelines: ■ Be sure to bring current proof of insurance and vehicle registration to the registration area. ONLY INSURED AND REGISTERED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED IN THE SHOW! ■ Register early — Only pre-registered participants are eligible for door prizes. Preregister to keep from waiting in line! Preregistration does not guarantee you a specific place to park the day of the Bellefonte Cruise. ■ Be ready for judging — While every consideration is given to automobiles in original condition and to owners who are new to the hobby, we can accept only automobiles which are ready for judging. Automobiles not ready for judging may be ruled ineligible to compete and turned away at the gate. In these rare cases, prepaid entry fees will be refunded. ■ Show car arrival time — In order to qualify for judging all show cars must arrive at the show grounds by 12 NOON! Registration begins at 7 am. Vehicles arriving after 12 NOON may not be eligible for judging and show may be full, we urge you to be early! ■ Safety first — Please heed the Registrars instructions while moving your vehicles and during the cruise. We do not wish to have a pedestrian-vehicle accident. Think Safety!
CAR INFORMATION Points will be given for open hoods, the chassis, the interior, and the exterior of the vehicle — trunks DO NEED to be open. Decisions of the judges will be final. The awards will be presented PROMPTLY at 5 p.m. Please do not leave the show until the awards are completed. MOTORCYCLE INFORMATION Points will be given for paint, plating/polishing, engineering, cleanliness, detail, and style. Decisions of the judges will be final. The awards will be presented at PROMPTLY 5 p.m. Please do not leave the show until the awards are completed.
IMPORTANT: ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN PARKED IN A ZONE BY THE CRUISE PARKING STAFF PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THAT SPOT OR THE JUDGES WILL MISS YOUR VEHICLE! ALSO YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PARKING CARD. TAKE THIS TO THE REGISTRATION DESK. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CARD THAT HAS YOUR “ZONE” LETTER ON IT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. Kids Class is able to participate in the car show, but they are NOT permitted to participate in the cruise. You MUST have your Zone Card, proof of current insurance and current vehicle registration with you to register your vehicle for the show. Pre-register to keep from waiting in line! Preregistration does not guarantee you a specific place to park the day of the Bellefonte Cruise.
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Lady Mounties fall in PIAA semis By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
CRESSON — It was a formula for success that the Philipsburg-Osceola softball team has used time and time again. Break out ahead, keep on the pressure and rely heavily on pitching and defense to keep opponents at bay. Only this time, playing against District 7 South Park in the PIAA AAA semifinal at Mount Aloysius College, it was the Lady Eagles who ultimately found the success. South Park bunched together two first-inning walks and two extra base hits to take an early three-run lead against the Mounties. Then, pitcher Justine Dean and a very good Eagle defense made the runs stand up in a 4-0 victory that put South Park in the state finals. Kaitlyn Morrison hit an RBI triple that drove in the first run of the game against P-O starter Kam Harris, and two batters later, Dean connected with a two-run double that made the score 3-0 before the Mounties could record an out. And although P-O threatened in the first, third and fourth innings, Dean was always able to get the big out to avoid trouble. She eventually settled down and retired the final 11 Mounties in order to secure the Eagles’ second PIAA win over P-O in two years. “They (the Eagles) hit the ball really well,” Philipsburg-Osceola coach Jim Gonder said. “To their credit, they played good defense. Their pitcher (Dean) kept us under control and we have a pretty good hitting team, and they scored some runs early.” When Morrison knocked in Jess Dean, who had walked in the opening inning, it marked the first time in the playoffs that
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PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA’S Hannah Thompson tosses to first during the Lady Mounties’ 4-0 loss to South Park on June 12. the Mounties were behind in a game. Katlyn Pavlick followed Morrison’s triple with a walk and Justine Dean drove in both runners with a line-drive double into the corner in left field. The three runs set P-O aback, but the Mounties had one big chance in particular to cut South Park’s lead. They just couldn’t
get the big hit against Justine Dean. In the P-O third, Sadie Granville walked to open the inning, and then Annie Kost doubled down the left-field line to put runners on first and second with none out. Leadoff hitter Maggie Peck followed, and she hit a line drive directly at third
baseman Pavlick who snagged the ball and tagged Granville in almost a single motion to complete a deflating — and very fortunate — double play. Still, the Mounties’ next two hitters, Hannah Thompson and Maddie Lucas, both reached to load the bases. But Dean got Harris to ground out to end the threat. “Unfortunately, we only squared up on three or four balls the entire game,” Gonder said. “Their pitcher (Justine Dean) kept us off balance, worked us inside, used her change up, had a little more zip than we anticipated. We’ve seen that before, but we had one opportunity to score some runs and didn’t take advantage of that.” In the fourth, P-O catcher Kylie Thal singled to left with one out, but she would be the last Mountie to reach base. Justine Dean swept through the final 11 Philipsburg hitters without allowing a base runner. In the South Park fifth, the Eagles loaded the bases and pushed across the final run in the game on a fielder’s-choice grounder by Grace Albitz. The loss ended the P-O season with a final record of 20-3, while South Park will now move on to the PIAA final game against Pine Grove on Friday at Penn State. “Not a disappointment, because I thought we accomplished a lot this year,” Gonder said. “When you have a Mountain League championship, a District 6 championship, and make it to the final four, I mean I’m not complaining. I’d like to get away with that every year. “It’s unfortunate we didn’t get a chance to play one more game. We didn’t score any runs. They scored four. Pretty easy math there.”
GEFA offers semipro football league for local adults State College Flash and Moshannon Valley Knights play in Mountain Conference By TOMMY BUTLER sports@centrecountygazette.com
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Little Lions downed by Dallastown By PAT ROTHDUETSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
HERSHEY — The State College baseball team’s impressive march through the 2017 playoffs ended June 12 with a 6-1 loss to District 3 power Dallastown in the PIAA 6-A semifinal. The game was for the right to play in the state championship game Friday, June 16, at Penn State’s Medlar Field, something just a month ago would have seemed highly improbable for this Little Lion team. Yet, it wasn’t to be. Dallastown overcame a one-run deficit with three runs in the bottom of the third inning and then added three more in the fifth that were enough to wrap up the win. Four of Dallastown’s seven hits were for extra bases, and both Brian Holtzapple and Nick Parker had two hits each. On the mound, Dallastown ace Parker, who will pitch next year for Coastal Carolina, was his usual self. He pitched a complete-game one-hitter and led his team to its 23rd win of the season against just four losses. Evan Smith was the only Little Lion with a hit. That all said, everyone associated with the SC program can take heart with the
team’s late-season performance. After a few encouraging early-season wins, along with an equal number of losses, State College suffered through a long and discouraging mid-season losing streak that threatened to scuttle the season. SC consequently fell out of the MidPenn race, but instead of packing up the equipment, the players kept working. They drew closer, according to head coach Troy Allen, and continued to improve until, when the playoffs began, they were ready to compete with anybody. No one on the team embodied that progress more than senior pitcher Mason Mellott. Mellott, by his own admission, was too caught up in what he called “little things” that he lost sight of the bigger picture, and that hurt his performance. That all changed in the playoffs. In his three playoff starts before the Dallastown game, he did not give up a run. Against North Allegheny in the PIAA first round, he pitched a five-hit, complete game shutout in the Lions 1-0 win that signaled, more than anything, the SC was not a team to be taken lightly. It will be Dallastown that is going to the final this year, but Allen and his players seemed to have formed a solid foundation to build on in the coming years.
For most college football players, that last game of their final year of eligibility is the last time they ever play organized football. Tens of thousands of high school players realize this fact following the final games of their senior years. There are even many professional players who have fallen from “elite” status, but feel they have what it takes to play the sport they love. Fortunately, for local players, there is an option available. The Great Eastern Football Association is an eight-on-eight semiprofessional league with 18 teams across two divisions around Pennsylvania. Locally, two teams play in the league. The State College Flash has played in the league for nearly five years, while the Moshannon Valley Vikings is at the end of its second. The league was first started in 2005. For the first year, the league only had two teams — the North Penn Energy and the Susquehanna Valley Stallions. Each year, the league has added more and more teams as the league builds popularity. Chris Nagle, owner and head coach of the State College Flash, played in the league for five seasons before retiring and deciding to buy a team of his own. The team has been successful with Nagle at the helm, having won the Mountain Division in the past. The Flash just missed the playoffs this season and ended the campaign with a 4-6 record. “It’s legit,” said Nagle. “When you have former pros playing, you get to see all the
big hits of a pro game. That’s what makes football so exciting.” Behind owner and head coach Thor Marlow, the Vikings went from a 2-8 record in the inaugural 2016 season to the playoffs with a 6-4 record this season. Despite the big step in the right direction, the Vikings fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Cumberland Valley Hitmen to end the season.
REGULAR SEASON
The league’s regular season starts on the third Saturday in March each year. Each team plays 10 regular season games, with the top four teams in each division making the playoffs. At the beginning of June, the regular season ends and is followed by two weeks of playoffs, a bye week all-star game and, finally, the championship. The GEFA runs a modified version of the high school football rule book and plays on a 30-by-50-yard field with 10yard end zones on each side. With the smaller field, most teams end up never kicking field goals or extra points, leading to very energetic and hard-fought games.
ELIGIBILITY
Each team can sign up to 40 players a season. Players are usually 18 and older, though 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to play with parents’ permission. Players of all skill sets and ages play for teams in the GEFA, from breakout high-school stars to former college players to retired pro football players. GEFA, Page 26
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Penn State football: A ‘contract year’ for Barkley, Campbell By MIKE POORMAN StateCollege.com
Spikes set to begin defense of New YorkPenn league title Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Summer has officially arrived in central Pennsylvania as the State College Spikes, an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, get set for opening night Monday, June 19, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes will begin the defense of their New York-Penn League title when they host the Williamsport Crosscutters. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The slate of opening night fun includes a post-game fireworks show that will light up the skies over Happy Valley. Ballpark gates open at 6 p.m. for the general public, and the first 2,500 fans will receive 2017 Spikes schedule magnets, presented by PSECU. Penn State men’s basketball head coach Patrick Chambers will throw out the season’s ceremonial first pitch. Kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the game thanks to Wonderland Charter School. The June 19 opener kicks off a jam-packed week at Medlar Field, as the Spikes return home for a three-game series against the Batavia Muckdogs from Wednesday, June 21, through Friday, June 23. Game time is 7:05 p.m. for all three matchups. The week’s schedule includes the return of Half-Craft Wednesdays on June 21, with half-price craft beers available from 6 to 8 p.m. and half-price 16-ounce sodas available all game long. Fans also can enjoy the first $1 Beer Thursday of the year June 22, with $1 select drafts available from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22, marks the first of four Bark in the Park Nights this season. Medlar Field at Lubrano Park will once again “go to the dogs” as fans can bring their favorite four-legged friends to the ballpark for canine-centric fun. Opening week concludes Friday, June 23, as the Spikes officially honor the 2016 New York-Penn League champions on Championship Celebration Night. Gates open to the public at 6 p.m., and the first 500 fans can share in the championship spoils as they receive a replica NYPL championship ring. Single-game tickets for all four games during opening week, as well as all 38 regular season home dates through Thursday, Sept. 7, are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.statecollegespikes.com, by phone at (814) 272-1711 or in person at the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park ticket office.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin was talking two months ago about Christian Campbell’s final spring as a Nittany Lion. Campbell arrived in 2014, Franklin’s first season at Penn State. Now, the 2017 campaign will be his last. Campbell played immediately as a freshman, has started three games in his career — one in 2014, three in 2016 — and has contributed extensively over the past two seasons. Still, in some ways, the potential Campbell brought with him to campus from Phenix City, Ala., has been somewhat unrealized. Two picks, 57 tackles, 10 pass breakups and a fumble recovery are good, but not great. With three years under his belt and a big opportunity after starting cornerback John Reid went down with an injury during spring drills, thus likely out for the year, the 2017 season is Campbell’s last chance at Penn State. Campbell got things started in the Rose Bowl, making a career-high six tackles. “He’s had the best offseason he’s ever had,” Franklin said a week before the Blue-White game. “Christian has always had kind-of little issues here or there that have held him out of morning workouts or have held him out of spring or whatever. He’s had his most consistent offseason. “We were kind of making fun of him. We told him that this must have been a contract year for him. It’s his last year. He knows he has to capitalize on it. And he’s really had a good offseason; we’re expecting big things from him. “He’s always been a guy who can run. He’s one of the fastest guys on our team. He had to get bigger and stronger. And he’s done that. He’s played a lot of football for us. We looked at him as a starter for us the last three years. We felt like we had three starters. Obviously, he’s going to have more of a significant role this year.”
THREE TIERS
Campbell is one of upward to 15 Nittany Lions for whom the 2017 season will be their last. Or, at least, their final one in a Penn State uniform. And a last chance — save for the invite-only NFL combine or next spring’s Penn State pro day — to make an impression on future football employers. Their work this fall will be on tape that cannot be erased. As far as their futures go, the 15-day stretch of Michigan-Ohio State-Michigan State will be as intense as any career day ever in the BJC. Top-tier NFL prospects in their final year for Penn State include safety Marcus Allen, linebacker Jason Cabinda and tight end Mike Gesicki. At the next level are offensive linemen Andrew Nelson and Brendan Mahon, in this group instead of Tier 1 largely because both are returning from significant injuries; wide receiver Saaed Blacknall, who has the raw skills of and has shown flashes of brilliance equal to predecessors Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin; and Campbell. Wide receiver DeSean Hamilton (38 career starts), who is 19 receptions from breaking Deon Butler’s Penn State career record of 179, and cornerback Grant Haley (22), who owns considerable special teams skills, are in their final season at PSU, and possess considerable savvy, maturity and experience that should help in their quest to play at the next level. The half-dozen seniors remaining need big-time seasons to think about the NFL. In that group are kicker Tyler Davis, who may have the best shot if he shows a bigger leg in 2017 (his career long is 42 yards); defensive linemen Curtis Cothran, Parker Cothren and Tyrell Chavis; linebacker Brandon Smith; and safety Troy Apkke.
ONE MORE
You must, of course, add another name to that group: Saquon Barkley. Although the Penn State running back has played for only two collegiate seasons, and will be a junior academically and eligibility-wise in 2017, it’s been far from “only.” He’s already run for 2,572 yards, caught 48 passes and scored 30 touchdowns. Barkley is eligible for the NFL draft next spring and — barring injury — is a presumptive firstround, top-five pick. It is almost a foregone conclusion that this will be Barkley’s final season. He is a de facto senior.
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PENN STATE cornerback Christian Campbell looks to break out in his senior year with the Lions. Barkley is the latest in an elite PSU-NFL draft lineage that covers 35 years and more than 9,500 yards. Penn State running back forerunner Ki-Jana Carter was the first overall selection in the 1995 draft, Blair Thomas was second overall in 1990, and Curt Warner was third overall in 1983. So, just as it is for Campbell, the 2017 season is a “contract year” for Barkley and his senior compatriots. For the Nittany Lion superstar back, the stakes are a lot higher, at least dollars-wise.
MAKE OR BREAK SEASON
For a select few of the Nittany Lions, their senior season can make them, a la Carl Nassib. And for others, it could break them, a la Christian Hackenberg. The difference between great and very good can mean millions. Nassib’s senior season at Penn State in 2015 is the stuff of legends. A walk-on defensive end who Bill O’Brien told would never make it, Nassib persevered. In his fifth and final year, he had 15.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for a loss, was named the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year and won the Lombardi Trophy Award as the nation’s top defensive player. By comparison, in 2014, Nassib had seven tackles. Total. Talk about a contract year. Nassib took those accolades and stats to the bank in the spring of 2016, after being drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns with the 65th pick overall. Nassib subsequently signed a four-year, $3.6 million contract that included a signing bonus of $890,000.
QUARTERBUCKS
Hackenberg did a bit better. But not nearly as much as anyone would have expected — and Hackenberg himself had hoped — after a sterling freshman year as the Nittany Lions’ quarterback in 2013. Frustrating seasons in 2014 and 2015 landed him with the New York Jets in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was the 51st pick overall and the fourth quarterback taken. Hackenberg signed a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Jets, including a $1.6 million signing bonus, and $2.2 million of it was guaranteed. Good coin, of course. But by contrast, here are the deals of the three quarterbacks taken ahead of Hackenberg in the 2016 draft: ■ Jared Goff, first round, first overall, L.A. Rams — four-year, $27.9 million contract, including an $18.5 million signing bonus, with $27.5 million of it guaranteed ■ Carson Wentz, first round, second overall, Philadelphia Eagles — four-year, $26.7 million contract, including a $17.6 million signing bonus, with $26 million of it guaranteed ■ Paxton Lynch, first round, 26th overall, Denver Broncos — four-year, $9.5 million contract, including a $5 million signing bonus, with $7.8 million of it guaranteed Take note, Saquon. GEFA, from page 25
MOVING FORWARD
The GEFA also is continuing to add to its ability to communicate with fans. So far, each team uploads videos of their games to the league’s YouTube channel and keep stats that are put on the league’s website. Some of the teams that have been around for many years broadcast their games on the radio or even on local television channels. Most teams play in front of 100-plus fans, with some teams bringing in as many as 500 per game. Nagle continues to try to improve his team and the league in any way he can to boost experience for the players and the fans. “I just love helping former athletes continue to enjoy the sport they love and younger athletes to hone their skills and move up in the sport,” said Nagle. “Just like any team you form a bond, like a family. You go out to battle with each other like one big family, getting to spend time doing what you love with others who have the same interests.” Athletes who are interested in trying out for the State College Flash or the Moshannon Valley Vikings should message teams’ Facebook pages. Fans also can follow the Facebook pages for team updates and to purchase merchandise. For more information, visit www.gefafootball.com.
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THE BELLEFONTE LIONS CLUB won the Bellefonte Little League Championship recently after finishing the season with a 21-3 record. This is the 15th league championship, the most in BFFL history, for the Lions Club. Pictured, front row, kneeling, from left, are manager Erik Funk and Jake Corman. Middle row, from left, are Jonathan Nadolsky, Tyler Rice, Tanner Ebeling, Davis Corman, Cooper Funk, Nate Fisher, Quinn Tooker, Sophie Reiter, Tate Tooker and Trevor Johnson. Back row, from left, are coaches Jake Corman, John Tooker and Eric Ebeling.
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Penn State basketball: Lions set to face N.C. State By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State will head on the road to face North Carolina State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, it was announced June 8. The Nittany Lions will play the Wolfpack in PNC Arena. The dates of the game, tip time and TV designation will be released later this summer. This year’s meeting will be the first Big Ten/ACC Challenge meeting between Penn State and N.C. State since 2000, when the Wolfpack upended the Nittany Lions 84-76 win in Raleigh. Penn State is 3-16 against N.C. State in all-time series. Overall, Penn State has an 8-8 record in 16 Challenge appearances. Penn State’s other confirmed non-conference games at this point are all part of the Legends Classic. The Nittany Lions will have home contests against Montana (Wednesday, Nov. 15) and Oral Roberts (Friday, Nov. 24) in the Bryce Jordan Center as part of the on-campus series of games. Penn State
will join Oklahoma State, Pitt and Texas A&M for a pair of Legends Classic games, Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
PENN STATE IN THE B1G/ACC CHALLENGE 2016 — Georgia Tech; W, 67-60 2015 — at Boston College; W, 67-58 2014 — Virginia Tech; W, 61-58 2013 — at Pittsburgh; L, 78-69 2012 — Boston College; L, 73-61 2011 — at Boston College; W, 62-54 2010 — Maryland; L, 62-39 2009 — at Virginia; W, 69-67 2008 — at Georgia Tech; W, 85-83 2007 — Virginia Tech; W, 66-61 2006 — at Georgia Tech; L, 77-73 2005 — Clemson - L, 96-88 2004 — Did not participate. 2003 — Did not participate. 2002 — at Clemson - L, 79-70 2001 — Clemson - L, 79-66 2000 — at N.C. State - L, 84-76 1999 — Clemson - W, 85-75
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Hunting licenses to go on sale June 19 Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Centre County treasurer Rich Fornicola has annouced that 2017-18 hunting licenses will go on sale at the Treasurer’s Office in the Willowbank Office Building in Bellefonte, as well as at other outlets across the county, beginning Monday, June 19. Monday, July 10, is the first day the Treasurer’s Office is allowed to accept antlerless deer license applications from Pennsylvania residents. Nonresidents may apply the third Monday in July, which is July 17. First round “bonus tags” will be available Monday, Aug. 7. The cost for residents to apply is $6.90; cost for non-residents is $26.90. All applications must be submitted in the qualifying pink Game Commission envelope. The two WMUs located in Centre County are 2G and 4D. Wild Life Management Unit 2G has an allocation of 25,500 licenses and 4D has an allocation of 34,000. Lifetime license holders are reminded to renew their lifetime license, at no cost, in order to receive their 2017 antlerless deer applications.
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Penn State’s Barbour named Under Armour AD of the Year By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State director of athletics Sandy Barbour was named the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award on June 12. The announcement came following similar news this year, as Barbour was selected as one of four Football Bowl Subdivision athletic directors to be honored with the National Association of College Directors of Athletics AD of the Year Award for 2016-17. Army West Point’s Boo Coorigan, Auburn’s Jay Jacobs and the University of Miami’s Blake James were the other honorees. “I’m humbled and honored to receive this award from my peers,” Barbour said in a statement. “This award is also a recognition of the great work that has come before
me to build a remarkable foundation for success. Most importantly, it is a validation of the spectacular work that our entire team does on behalf of Penn State student-athletes. It honors every staff member, coach and student-athlete that toils daily on behalf of Penn State; a recognition of our outstanding team that is committed to comprehensive excellence.” The AD of the Year program honSANDY BARBOUR ors leaders at all divisions. It was created to honor intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence within a campus and/or college community environment.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The 2018 edition of the BlueWhite will be played Saturday, April 21, in Beaver Stadium, the Penn State football program recently announced. Information regarding times and broadcast possibilities will be released following the 2017 season, but the game is slated for an early- to mid-afternoon kickoff. The Nittany Lions concluded spring practice April 22, with an estimated 71,000 fans attending the Blue-White game, the nation’s fourth-largest spring football crowd
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day for dads suggest that the idea originated from a memorial service held in 1908 for a group of miners killed in Monongah, W.Va., in December 1907. Whatever the origin, the day — which was recognized as an official holiday by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 — is important both here and in more than 40 other countries. Fathers come in all sizes, shapes and dispositions. Fathers, uncles, grandfathers and other male figures influence children by their words and teachings, but perhaps even more by how they live their lives. My own father was not the one from “Father Knows Best” or “Life With Father,” but I remember the good times and keep those memories close. My dad was funny, good at his occupation and I knew he loved me. This Father’s Day, be thankful for dad and tell him how much you appreciate him. When asked what would be an ideal gift, each man I spoke to had roughly the same answer: “I would like my kids to come home and spend time with me.” A picnic or some other type of family gathering was mentioned often. One man said that a special memory for him was that his father made all the plans and food for the hunting camp. In his family, it was where his dad and uncles gathered with the younger generation to “get their deer.” The man said that it was never the same for him at camp once his father was gone.
What does Father’s Day stir up in your mind and heart? As a child, getting your dad’s gifts was a big deal, although it was often the same item — a shirt or tie or aftershave. Often, Sunday school teachers or YMCA leaders and others would help kids make crafts or cards for their dads. As adults, people struggle with what to Connie Cousins do for their fathers covers a wide on this special day. variety of events in Where did all this Centre County for hype about a day for the Centre County dads start? Gazette. Email her Sonoro Smart at ccous67@gmail. Dodd was listening to com. a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909 when she thought, “What about a day for fathers?” Her father, William Smart, had raised six children on his own on a farm in Washington after his wife died. Dodd proposed to the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA that a day be set aside to honor fathers. By June 19, 1910, people began to celebrate Father’s Day. Some accounts of the beginnings of the
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SPENDING TIME with Dad this Father’s Day may just be the perfect gift. With families so scattered now, getting together is often difficult to manage, but well worth the effort. Most people agree that the family being together was the highlight of the summer, or whatever time they could arrange to gather for fun and reminiscing.
Even the unexpected incidents take on a comical side as the tales are retold and often embellished. It’s funny how two members of the same family have very differing memories of the same happening. So, get together if you can and make some memories this Father’s Day.
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Why dads are such softies with their daughters By GAIL ROSENBLUM
Lead researcher Jennifer Mascaro, of Emory University, said the findings were part of a larger study comparing brain function and hormonal shifts of about 130 Atlanta-area fathers and non-fathers. One surprise in the findings, said Mascaro, was the “more analytical language” dads use in talking with their toddler girls, words that are tied to later academic success. Dads did not use this specific, complex language with their sons. Dads also more freely entered the emotional zone with their girls. They used words such as “cry,” “lonely,” “sad” and “tears” more often with their daughters than with their sons, Mascaro found. And they were quicker to respond to the cry of a daughter asking for Dad. Are dads driven by biology? Cultural cues? Mascaro said that’s the million-dollar question. “We’d need to follow up to find out why,” she said. “Perhaps fathers feel more comfortable using those words, or perhaps the girls are pulling those words out of their dads.” Kelly is heartened to see confirmation of what he has observed in writing about fatherhood for more than two decades. “A man who is interacting with a daughter is interacting with ‘girl society,’ which is more emotionally literate, more driven by an inner life,” he said. “For a man who was socialized to tamp it down, to repress emotions quite a bit, this is a new experience. A lot of dads raising daughters describe it as scary and liberating and unfamiliar.” Still, Kelly and Mascaro acknowledge that the findings reveal potential parenting land mines. Might, for example, a father’s protective instincts toward his daughter unwittingly lead her to believe that she is forever vulnerable and in need of protection,
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Dads of daughters: Your Father’s Day gift arrived early. A new study gives dads high marks for attentiveness to their daughters — singing to them, quickly responding to their cries and validating a range of emotions including sadness. The news is certainly good for little girls. But Joe Kelly shares why this is an especially sweet surprise for fathers. “I had a smile on my face that somebody is digging that deep,” Kelly said. “The father-daughter relationship is far and away the least studied dynamic in families.” Kelly is co-founder with his wife, Nancy Gruver, of New Moon Girls. The international online community was founded in Duluth, Minn., 25 years ago to help adults raise strong and confident daughters. Kelly also is author of six parenting books, including “Dads and Daughters,” and the father of 36-year-old twin daughters. The study, said Kelly from his home in Richmond, Calif., “makes perfect sense.” He said, “Having a girl prompts men, and in some ways forces them, to talk more about their inner life than they were socialized to do growing up as boys.” Published May 22 in the American Psychological Association’s journal, Behavioral Neuroscience, the study tracked 52 fathers of toddlers — 30 girls and 22 boys. Dads were asked to clip a small computer to their belt and wear it for one weekday and one weekend day. The device randomly turned on for 50 seconds every nine minutes, including throughout the night. Fathers also agreed to MRI brain scans while being shown photographs of adults and children exhibiting a range of emotions, from happy to sad to neutral. Grill, from page 30
in a saucepan and set aside until the ribs are ready to remove from the foil. Gently heat the sauce on the side burner for 10 to 15 minutes before using. Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and place on grids. Baste generously with sauce, and grill for 10 minutes per side, leaving the lid open, turning several times and basting with sauce after each turn. Heat remaining sauce to a boil and then allow it to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce. Find additional recipes and grilling tips at www.broilkingbbq.com.
removing the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Prepare several foil envelopes and place 2 strips of ribs into each envelope, with 1/4 cup of water and seal tightly. Cook for 2 to 2-1/2 hours on low (300 degrees F) with the lid closed. Check the thermometer on the front of the grill lid, frequently and adjust the cooking temperature accordingly. This may require turning one or two burners off and cooking indirectly. To prepare the sauce, combine all remaining ingredients
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DADS ARE getting praised for the attention they give their daughters, according to a recent study. positive interactions of different sorts,” said Mascaro, the mother of two young sons. We don’t need a study to know that girls and boys benefit from freedom to express a range of emotions, from being hugged, from testing, and celebrating, their physical strength. “It’s hard not to think of those things — gender notions, subtle bias,” Mascaro said. “It’s hard not to think of the impact on self-esteem and self-efficacy, the feeling that we control our lives. “Most dads are trying to do the best they can to help their kids succeed,” she said. “I hope this is food for thought for potential studies that could look at future outcomes.”
instead of powerful and in control of her life? Conversely, if fathers default to roughand-tumble play with their boys, and use words such as “win” and “proud,” which the study revealed, how will those little boys learn to comfortably express emotions and tears? Develop empathy? “The fact that fathers may actually be less attentive to the emotional needs of boys — despite their best intentions — is important to recognize,” Mascaro said, noting that other research has tied restricted emotions in adult men to depression, decreased social intimacy and marital dissatisfaction. “The results suggest that both sons and daughters are potentially missing out on
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GRADUATION Celebration BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
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BELLEFONTE AREA High School graduated 197 seniors during commencement services at the BAHS Gymnasium on June 2. Ally Durney, Jonathan Virgillo, Matt McDermitt and Jessica Lloyd were guest speakers at the services.
PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA AREA HIGH SCHOOL
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NEARLY 100 SENIORS at Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School donned caps and gowns for commencement services June 9 at the high school’s track and field facility. Amy Nartatez, from the class of 1987, was the guest speaker.
STATE COLLEGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
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STATE COLLEGE AREA High School held 2017 commencement services at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State University’s campus June 10. A total of 551 seniors received their diplomas at the event.
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FUSE Productions to present ‘Camelot’ Special to the Gazette
STATE COLLEGE — FUSE Productions presents the classic 1960 musical “Camelot,” Thursday, June 22, through Sunday, June 25, at Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday performance will be a 2 p.m. matinee. With a libretto and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, this production stars Steve Snyder as King Arthur, Kayla Marie Berghoff as Guenevere and Michael Pilato as Lancelot in a tragic love triangle based on timeless Arthurian tales. In medieval England, young King Arthur hopes to create an idyllic kingdom guided by honor and righteousness, embodied by his Knights of the Round Table. Arthur’s dream is inspired by his vivacious Queen Guenevere. Together, they create Camelot, where might works at the service of right and the king serves at a round table with no head — a symbol of collaboration and unity. When Guenevere begins a romance with Arthur’s most celebrated and loyal knight, Lancelot, the utopia begins to fall apart. Their troubles are compounded when Arthur’s illegitimate son, Mordred, arrives on the scene. Ultimately, Arthur is left with only the hope of inspiring the next generation with his vision of a just society. “Camelot” was adapted by Lerner from T.H. White’s 1958 Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King,” itself based on Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th-century “Le Morte d’Arthur” and even earlier Arthurian legends. The original Broadway production, directed by Moss Hart and starring Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, Robert Goulet and Roddy McDowall, opened at the Majestic Theatre on Dec. 3, 1960, and ran for 873 performances. It won four Tony awards and led to several revivals, foreign productions and a 1967 movie version. The original cast album topped Billboard’s mono album chart for six weeks in the summer of 1961 and was the biggest-selling record of 1961. “‘Camelot’ is a show that I’ve always admired,” said director and producer
Rich Biever, in a press release. “It feels well-written, solid. And, we’re continuing our tradition of producing a ‘Golden Age’ Broadway show in June — especially after ‘My Fair Lady,’ which also starred Steve Snyder, was such a hit last year.” Biever said that “Camelot” fits in with the company’s current season-long theme of “political power plays.” “Although this is a violent and epic tragedy, it ultimately provides a more idealistic and inspirational message than some of our earlier shows. There’s the gleam of hope that Arthur’s vision will live on. “As Alan Jay Lerner himself said, Arthur’s tale ‘contains the aspirations of all humankind.’” Penn State theater professor Snyder looks forward to portraying King Arthur. “One of the things I love most about him,” he said, “is that he has a real ache to do something that matters, something great, that will make a real difference in the quality of people’s lives. At such a time as this, that kind of ache really resonates.” Snyder also appreciates the “talented and generous-spirited team” involved with the production. “The script and score are so strong, and Rich (Biever) knows them inside and out. I’m very happy to be working with him and choreographer Jill Brighton again. Finally, this production has further special meaning to me, as I’ll get to share the stage again with my wife, Libby Snyder, my sons, Elijah and Luca, and a few of my students.” As Guenevere, New York City actress Berghoff is playing a dream role in a show that has been a family favorite since she was little. “I used to sit 5 feet away from our TV screen, watching it over and over and singing along while wearing a fake crown,” she said. “It’s been a joy to work on ‘Camelot’ so far, and I’m enjoying my first visit to State College, as well.” Berghoff holds a master’s of fine arts in acting from the New School for Drama and has held leading roles in many stage, film and TV productions. Starring as Lancelot is New York-based actor Pilato, who recently appeared in a national tour of Green Day’s “American Camelot, Page 35
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‘The Mummy’ untangles in new start for movie monsters By BOB GARVER
(Annabelle Wallis) to Iraq, where they find the tomb of mummified princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella). Just their luck, Ahmanet was the most evil princess in all of ancient Egypt, she was mummified and hidden for good reason, and now that she’s been freed she can unleash her evil upon the world. You can probably guess what the story is going to entail. Nick is cursed. Vail is enslaved and forced to do Ahmanet’s bidding. Everybody chases after magical artifacts that can break the curse. Nick and Jenny become romantically attached. All the hocus pocus is confusing and we’re disinterested by the time we get to the finale, where there’s loads of bad CGI. Oh, and there’s a detour involving a doctor (Russell Crowe) who is partially a monster himself. The non-monster part of him wants to kill Nick for good reason, the monster wants to merely maim Nick for no good reason. Human nature is a rich dichotomy? Action-wise, the only memorable sequences are a plane crash that plays with gravity, some fun kills on zombie minions
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“The Mummy” is the first official entry in the “Dark Universe,” a franchise where Universal aims to revive its classic movie monsters and have them mingle. Think of it as a variation on the Marvel and DC extended universes. I have to wonder if The Mummy, as a character, is the best entry point for this series. Isn’t The Mummy kind of low-tier for this big of a role? Probably the only reason we’re getting The Mummy, instead of power players such as Dracula or Frankenstein’s monster, is that “Dracula Untold” and “Victor Frankenstein” flopped so badly. “The Mummy” is going to flop, too — all the more devastating to Universal now that it “counts.” Tom Cruise stars as Nick Morton, a scavenger who steals ancient artifacts and sells them on the black market. (The role was probably pitched to Cruise as Indiana Jones with Han Solo’s values.) He and his partner, Chris Vail (Jake Johnson), follow a map stolen from scientist Jenny Halsey
and a mean punch from Ahmanet (she’s evil, but the audience will still be cheering for the “girl power”). The humor is mostly terrible. This movie’s idea of comedy is Nick engaging in some clearly rehearsed verbal hustling and a man running into a ladies’ restroom. I laughed maybe once or twice at characters frozen in shock at unbelievable situations. As for the performances, Cruise and Crowe are fun in some of their crazier moments, but this isn’t exactly a career high for either of them. I’m told I’m supposed to dislike Wallis for being stiff, but I thought she was fine in her stock role. Boutella gets to do little more than snarl, sometimes maliciously, sometimes amorously. This is a shame, because I think she could have a major presence if the role was better-written. Then, there’s Johnson. His might be the single most annoying performance of 2017. Everything out of his mouth is whiny, pessimistic or unproductive. I’ve never been happier to see a “good” character get shot three times in a movie, and
never more displeased with a resurrection. The difference between the Dark Universe and the DC and Marvel Universes is that Batman, Iron Man, Superman and Captain America are guaranteed to draw audiences even if they’re in bad movies. The Universal monsters aren’t going to be afforded the same luxury. People aren’t going to get excited for yet another vampire, werewolf or evil lab creation movie unless Universal can convince them that these movies are actually good. This movie is a perfect example of what they shouldn’t do: rely on the monster to sell tickets and let the movie around it be an afterthought (put it on “Cruise control,” if you will). “The Mummy” could cause the Dark Universe to unravel in a real hurry. ★★ stars out of five. “The Mummy” is rated PG-13 for violence, action and scary images, and for some suggestive content and partial nudity. Its running time is 110 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
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fun. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.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. Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library
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sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. 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. Support group — The Narcotics Anonymous “Open Arms” group meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. 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. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. What’s Happening, Page 35
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Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds master’s clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St, State College. Visit www.nittanybaptist.org. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness.com or (814) 883-0957. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral.org. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322. Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A Lego club exploring block play and other activities that address topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math is held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit www.statecollege Meeting — PARSE meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month, except for June, July and August, at Hoss’s, 1459 N. Atherton St., State College. Meeting — Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Freedom Life Church,113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Registration is not required and individuals are welcome to join at any time. Email restorationCR@freedomlife.tv or call (814) 571-1240. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
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BookFest returns with ‘Comics to Cozies’ STATE COLLEGE — A former French teacher, a cartoonist, a developmental psychologist and a former Army officer are among the 18 artists and authors who are part of this year’s BookFest 2017: Comics to Cozies, being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in the BookFest tent in Schlow Centre Region Library’s parking lot. This year’s BookFest celebrates genre fiction and fans of mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, comics, graphic novels, children’s fiction and more. Art and books will be for sale at the BookFest tent. Visitors also can meet and have the art and books signed by the artists and authors who created them. Featured artists and authors include A.Y. Areyoshi, Maureen Baggett, Judy Ann Davis, Lindsay Detwiler, Robert Hack, J.M. Hackman, Lenore Hart, Denise Kaminsky, Gayle Krause, Jason Lenox, Jodi Moore, Carrie Anne Noble, John Kelly Poorman, Jim Rugg, Sarah K. Stephens, Finch Vandivier, Brooke Welsh and David Wimer. BookFest also presents special activities, including a pop culture costume contest from 10 to 11 a.m., a character creation workshop with A.Y. Areyoshi from noon to 2 p.m. and caricatures by local artist Seth Young from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.arts-festival.com/ bookfest.
port group for those experiencing a loss through death, will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at Howard UMC, 144 Main St., Howard. Contact Craig Rose at (814) 933-7333 or craigqr@yahoo.com. Exhibition — “Unraveling the Threads of History,” featuring examples of 19th-century samplers from Centre County and afar, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, through Sept. 24, at Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave. Visit www.centrehistory.org. Tours — Guided tours of Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays through October, at Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Visit www.boalmuseum.com or call (814) 466-6210. Program — The Spring Creek Chapter of the Veterans Service Program assists veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life by involving fly fishing instruction from 1 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through November. There is no charge, and all equipment, a license and lunch are provided.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
Film — “Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World,” will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woskop Family Gallery on Penn State campus. The film was selected by artist Pete Schulte to pair with his exhibition, “Letter Edged in Black 6: We’re Finally on Our Own.” Popcorn will be provided.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
Fundraiser — The Catholic Daughters of America will hold an indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gardiner Social Hall, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College. There will be 25 tables of collectibles, antiques, lots of toys, jewelry, books, puzzles and household items and the kitchen will be open. Call (814) 466-8712. Chicken barbecue — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will host a chicken barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. at the club on West Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. The cost is $9 for a dinner and $5 for a half chicken. Meals can be eaten onsite, or takeout is available. Call (814) 2386695. Event — The Bellefonte Cruise kicks off with an open cruise from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Beach Boys tribute band Beach Party Boys will perform at the sock hop on the Diamond from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Performance — Caryn Dixon will perform at Big Spring Spirits from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call (814) 353-4478.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
Event — A car, truck and motorcycle show will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Bellefonte Cruise. Johnny Gems and the Red Hot Bananas will perform from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Douty Chalfa Automotive Service Car Giveaway is scheduled for 3 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Fundraiser — The Catholic Daughters of America will hold an indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gardiner Social Hall, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College. There will be 25 tables of collectibles, antiques, lots of toys, jewelry, books, puzzles and household items and the kitchen will be
Camelot, from page 33 Idiot.” He is enjoying a return to the Centre Region, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music theatre performance from Penn State in 2013 and acted under Biever’s direction in “Sunday in the Park with George.” “Lancelot is a character with a very substantial and consistent story arc, so I need to draw heavily on my Penn State training to meet the challenge of portraying him,” Pilato said. Local favorite James McCready will be appearing in his 20th FUSE production. This time, he is enjoying the role of Arthur’s illegitimate son, Mordred, the show’s villain. “In my personal life, I’m a bit of a contrarian,” he said, “and I’ve enjoyed reading about Mordred in the T.H. White novel. “My character is very smart, but not a knight, so he knows that he might have fared better if the Round Table had not come into being. And, finally, if King Arthur fails and falls, who gets the throne?” Tickets are $25 for adults, $30 for premium seating and $15 for students, and can be purchased at www.fuseproductions.thundertix.com. WE WISH ALL DADS A HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
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open. Call (814) 466-8712. Event — AAUW State College will open its book collection center with a kickoff event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 176 Technology Drive, Boalsburg. Call (814) 466-6041. Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum’s “Buzz Cut Saturday” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visitors can receive a traditional military haircut for the price of admission. Event — The third annual Great Outdoor Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, Centre Hall. In addition to activities for children, chainsaw carvers and other artisans will demonstrate their crafts, organizations advocating outdoor recreation will be on hand and prizes totaling more than $37,500 will be raffled. Tickets are available by calling (814) 238-8138; children 17 and younger are free. Proceeds benefit Wildlife For Everyone Foundation and Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. Event — CelticFest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Tussey Mountain Amphitheatre. Admission is $10 and includes entertainment and games. An authentic meal and a wide variety of ales and spirits also will be available.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Event — The Bellefonte Cruise will conclude with soap box derby racing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event — The first in a series of outdoor activities from Centre Outdoors, a guided adventure tour of Black Moshannon State Park, will be held at 2 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Visit www.centredoutdoors.org. Children’s activity — A free screening of the new PBS Kids special, “Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion,” will be held at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Event — A dozen local craft alcoholic beverage producers will participate in the Summer Craft Beverage Expo from 3 to 7 p.m. in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Taste testing, food and live music will be available, and vendors will be selling their products. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (814) 353-4478, or are available at the door. Performance — A free South Hills’ summer concert, featuring the Jay Vonada Quartet, will be held beginning at 5 p.m. at South Hills’ main campus, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper; refreshments also will be available for purchase. Music starts at 6 p.m. Free parking and restrooms are available. Call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 278-1990.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Film — “A Star is Born” (1937) will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. as the Monday Movie Series feature at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 272-0606. Baseball — The State College Spikes open the 2017 season at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park against Williamsport. Call (814) 272-1711.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Activity — An orienteering meet, featuring a 30-minute beginner loop and one-hour intermediate loop, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Circleville Park, 200 Little Lion Drive, State College. Instruction and loaner compasses will be available; donations will be accepted. Call (540) 449-6275.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
Event — The first in a series of outdoor activities from Centre Outdoors, a guided adventure tour of Black Moshannon State Park, will be held at 6 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Visit www.centredoutdoors.org. Baseball — The State College Spikes will take on Batavia at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Call (814) 272-1711. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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New building project under way at Innovation Park Gazette Staff reports STATE COLLEGE — On June 9, GLP 310 IP of Baltimore, led by GLP Development, broke ground for a new research/ office building offering 30,000 square feet of available space at 310 Innovation Blvd. The building will be home to the 10,800-square-foot Morgan Advanced Materials’ Carbon Science Centre of Excellence. Notable speakers at the groundbreaking celebration included Neil Sharkey, vice president of research, Penn State University; Mike Murray, chief technology officer, Morgan Advanced Materials; Erwin Greenberg, chairman and founding partner, GLP Development; and Vern Squier, president and CEO, Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County. Robots from Centre County 4-H Robotics, a local STEM organization focused on education and real-world innovation, participated in the groundbreaking. CC4H Robotics brings design, manufacturing and programming education to local students, within the context of regional and international robotics competitions. “I am absolutely thrilled to see us breaking ground for Building 310 and the opportunities it represents,” said Sharkey, in a press release. “My hope is that this groundbreaking signals the first of many such localized partnerships and the new buildings to house them. Penn State has much to offer and we are all about providing value to our industry colleagues while advancing the work of our researchers and real world training for our students.” “The groundbreaking for Building 310 is another critical step in seeing the Carbon Science Centre of Excellence to fruition,” said Squier. “The center itself can serve as a building block for economic growth, and the new building at Innovation Park is an important asset to have in the ongoing, collective effort to bring future business investment to Centre County.”
Affiliates of GLP Development currently own Buildings 328, 329, 331 and 330 at Innovation Park. The $7 million investment in Building 310 brings the company’s total investment at Innovation Park to more than $60 million in the past five years. “310 Innovation Blvd. is our fifth building in Innovation Park, and our first designed to be a flexible use building for research, labs, light assembly and office activities,” said Robert Barron, CEO of GLP Development. “Also a first, the building will be constructed using tilt-up panels which will be cast onsite. Because of this construction approach, a specialty of Clayco Inc., the contractor, the building should be available for tenant occupancy in late 2017.” The remaining space in the building leaves room for prospective tenants looking to take advantage of Innovation Park’s amenities and culture. “The welcoming of Morgan Advanced Materials as the first strategic resident in the facility highlights the continuing intellectual and physical collaboration of talented individuals from around the globe with Penn State to invent the next generation of materials for worldwide use. Morgan’s commitment has already catalyzed other materials companies to consider location in the park,” said Dan Leri, director of Innovation Park. “Since the launch of our partnership with Penn State for our Carbon Science Centre of Excellence, we have made great progress in building collaborative links between the two organizations,” said Morgan Advanced Materials’ Murray. “We have already started a number of initial projects aimed at developing our deep understanding of materials science, which has already generated some very promising results. “I’m very pleased how our plans for the new building have been progressing.
Prediction fulfilled: Cavaliers will have Goodyear logo on uniform DAVID M. MASTOVICH
As a partial season ticket holder, I recently received an email that outlined a partnership between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. to place the famous Goodyear Wingfoot logo on the Cavs’ new, but yet to be revealed, Nike uniforms for the 2017-18 season. The email jogged David M. my memory about a Mastovich is column — “Starting president of at forward for Burger MASSolutions Inc. King, Lebron James: For more Should ads be on information, athletes?” — I wrote visit www.mas during the 2012 NBA solutions.biz. Finals. In the email, LeBron James was quoted about the partnership. “Every Akron kid grew up seeing the Wingfoot in the sky on the blimp and feeling pride in our community. There is something special for me personally about having that logo on the Cavs uniform. Goodyear is also very supportive of the LeBron James Family Foundation. “I can’t imagine a better situation with our new Cavs jersey than bringing together Nike and Goodyear, two companies that mean a lot to me and my family.” The Cavs offered season ticket holders a 15 percent discount on tires purchased from www.goodyear.com for the month of June. There you have it. The NBA will join
NASCAR and European soccer and sell ads on players’ uniforms for the 2017-18 season. The National Football League, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League have so far declined to do so. The NBA took the risk under what they call a three-year pilot program, and is already receiving backlash from fans. Even though I personally don’t like the decision, the NBA trying it first makes sense for a couple of reasons. The NBA has historically focused its messaging more on individual players than teams. Plus, with only five players per team on the court at any given moment, each player is more visible and theoretically makes more of an impact than in other sports. It’s much more common for one or two players to carry a team to multiple championships. Just look at this year’s NBA Finals where the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors meet for the third straight time. Can you see your company’s logo on Steph Curry’s uniform? That would make quite an impact. Yes, it would also make an impact if your corporate logo were on Tom Brady’s uniform, but the NFL is by far the strongest of the four leagues, so it can wait and see how it goes before jumping in. Major League Baseball and the NHL also are taking the short-term public relations gain by announcing they won’t be selling ads on uniforms any time soon. Still, I’m sure the other leagues will keep an eye on how the NBA’s ads are perceived and, more importantly, the amount of revenue generated. If it goes well, it won’t be long until the others follow the NBA and put corporate logos on their uniforms, too.
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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED MAY 22 TO MAY 26 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Diane L. Arnelle, Thomas F. Arnelle, Jennifer M. Carson and Richard L. Carson to Jennifer M. Carson and Richard L. Carson, 121 S. Potter St., Bellefonte, $1 Luz Medina Bonta and Mark A. Bonta to Michael A. Germano and Adela L.C. Germano, 409 W. High St., Bellefonte, $217,000
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Curtis L. Zimmerman and Debra M. Zimmerman to Timothy T. Boyde and Patricia E. Fornicola, 182 Meadow Flower Circle, Bellefonte, $275,000 James R. Patner and Barbara L. Patner to Kevin Curry Jr. and Melissa Curry, 166 Meadow Flower Circle, Bellefonte, $294,500 Branch Banking and Trust Company to TS&GD Rentals LLC, Kenlee Drive, Bellefonte, $200,000
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
Ryan K. Fitzgerald to Tyler P. Boone, 109 Bomboy Road, Howard, $120,000 Robert O. Poorman Estate and William A. McVicker, executor, to TS&GD Rentals LLC, 606 Market St., Howard Bellefonte, $127,000
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Frank Fernandez, Frank Fernandez Sr. and Lupe P. Fernandez to Connor M. Lewis and Lauren M. Lewis, 234 Gerald St., State College, $148,000 Raymond E. Lombra and Roberta A. Lombra to Kamishele Maila and Agnes N. Maila, 232 Horizon Drive, State College, $380,000
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Abby Lichtig to Bradley M. Ruffo and Michelle L. Ruffo, 1694 Sheffield Court, State College, $285,000 Robert Szkodny and Elizabeth M. Szkodny to Steven P. Burkhart and Teresa G. Burkhart, 1140 205 W. Aaron Drive, $192,000 Leon J. Menapace and Dolores R Menapace to Nada Madrid and Paul Madrid, 738 Devonshire Drive, State College, $336,900 Grant Torsell Properties Inc. to Nancy L. Torsell, 1977 Harvest Circle, State College, $1 Alejandrina P. Jourdain to John Andrew Peterson and Katherine Peterson, 2371 Corinna Court, State College, $530,000 Henry C. Gaylor, Henry Charles Gaylor, Christine Ann Williams, Shannon Williams, Lau-
ren Elizabet Newton and Scott Newton to Lauren Elizabet Newton, 3126 Sheffield Drive, State College, $1 David R. Boose and Janus L. Boose to Jessica Radzio-Basu and Saurabh Basu, 107 Cherry Ridge Road, State College, $329,000 Russell J. Graham and Cheryl M. Graham to Rodney J. Thompson and Michele M. Thompson, 2300 Saratoga Drive, State College, $365,000 Xianto Li and Xuying Xin to Chen Chen and Xiuhui Zhang, 2323 Raven Hollow Road, State College, $239,500
GREGG TOWNSHIP
David L. Immel, Theodore L. Sunday Jr., Nancy Sunday, Tyler E. Tressler, Breanna Tressler, Mark C. Campbell, Kelly C. Campbell and Tyler L. Sunday to Bear Stone Camp LLC, 208 Bear Stone Lane, Centre Hall, $1
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Roy E. Eisenhuth Estate and Rick N. Dunlap, executor, to Gordon Y. Dale Jr. and Glenda Griffin, 129 Mountain Ave., Woodward, $145,000 Barbara K. Speicher to Noah H. Speicher and Frona L. Speicher, 272 Bower Hollow Road, Woodward, $1
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Frederick E. Yearick Jr. and Melissa Ann Yearick to Nathan E. Troup and Laurie M. Troup, 5 Bud Court, Port Matilda, $388,000
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Gregory Bailey to JNJP Holdings LLC, Misty Hill Drive, State College, $225,000 GTW Associates to Parkside Homes LLC, 128 Reuben Way, State College, $65,500 Bethanne Boyer to Paul D. Ruby, 549 W. Main St., Boalsburg, $235,000 KBBH Partnership to Zachary A. Grunenberg and Cathryn J. Houlihan, 256 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $244,309
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
C. Wayne McCloskey and Janice E. McCloskey to Charles A. Butler and Mary J. Butler, 493 W. Dowdy Hole Road, Howard, $180,000
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Whitetail Mountain Forest to Douglas S. Andrew, Terri L. Andrew and Nelson Negron, 106 Grouse Road, Bellefonte, $9,900 Sherri L. Walker, Linda W. Pierson, Dale A. Walker, Lloyd A. Walker, Lawrence R. Walker Jr., Lonnie V. Walker, Timothy M. Walker, Jason S. Walker and Justin R. Walker to Robert Pierson and Linda W. Pierson, 1541 Marsh Creek Road, Howard, $1
MARION TOWNSHIP
Gregory A. Confer and Michelle A. Marquardt
to Ethan A. Confer, 1011 Hubler Ridge Road, Howard, $1
$315,000 Michael T. Savage Revocable Trust and Robin Ward Savage to Craig A. Haynal Jennifer L. Haynal, corner of Levi Lane and Teaberry Drive, Philipsburg, $48,000
MILESBURG BOROUGH
Tyler Wayne Rogers, Tyler Wayne Rogers Jr., Kendra L. Bennett and Vickie L. Rogers to Kendra L. Bennett, 305 Depot St., Milesburg, $1 William J. Dieterle and Sandra C. Sieterle and Grandon L. Schadle and Meaghan M. Schadle, 113 Hazel St., Milesburg, $1 Janet D. McClellan Estate and Mary M. Corl, executrix, to Charles W. Comly III and Jessica L. Comly, 208 S. Water St., Milesburg, $45,000
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Carl D. Reynolds and Brenda A. Reynolds to Teresa J. Welch and Mary M. Natoli, Green Street, Bellefonte, $5,000 Amado B. Lugue Jr. and Carmela S. Lugue to Adam D. Mueller, 265 Steeplechase Drive, Pleasant Gap, $235,000 Edward G. Robinson Estate and Donna Faye H. Bent to East Branch Construction LLC, 475 Main St., Bellefonte, $21,100 Kelly J. Smith and Shawn J. Smith to Kelly J. Smith and Shawn J. Smith, 735 W. Water St., Bellefonte, $1 Elizabeth L. McCloskey and Willard E. McCloskey to Crisoforo Sandoval, 112 Keller Ave., Pleasant Gap, $116,500
PATTON TOWNSHIP
James Lawrence Herroitt, Pamela Elaine Herriott and Hannah Laine Herriott to Cama Plan IRA FBO Brian Cohen, 131 D Alma Mater Court, State College, $251,000 Glenn Alan Lelko and Susan Rae Lelko to Glenn Alan Lelko, 246 Kimberlee Drive, Port Matilda, $1 Carrie Stem to Vic S. Gladstone, Mary A. Saylor and Alex W. Gladstone, 27 Fredericksburg Court, State College, $131,500 Danielle N. Hoover to Ronald G. Woodring and Geraldine Woodring, 115 101 Alma Mater Drive, State College, $235,000 Reed McCormick to Gina R. Beisel, 120 Stoney Point Drive, State College, $200,000 Pinnacle Development LLC to S&A Homes Inc., State College, $80,000 Copper Beech Townhome Communities EIG to Jialu Tian, 696 D Oakwood Ave., State College, $295,000 Marco Ventoruzzo to Gerard S. Kenworthy and Ellyn R. Kenworthy, 113 204 Alma Mater Drive, State College, $165,000 Benjamin E. Ketz, Chao Jing and Jing Chao Ketz to Angel Alberto F. Serrano and Angela Maria S.A. Gago, 454 Douglas Drive, State College, $222,000
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH.
Ronald A. Gurskey and Mary Lu Gurskey to Luke D. Lorenz and Dawn C. Lorenz, 752 Westerly Parkway, State College, $279,000 Heidi M. Lorimor and Anthony R. Richardella to John J. McMahon and Ingrid Haaijer, 253 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $79,900 Luogang Wei and Carol Xie to Carrie Lynn Sorber and Marc Sorber, 221 W. Mitchell Ave., State College, $252,000 Heide Skudrzyk to Robert Tawse and Lisa B. Coleman, 927 Hart Circle, State College, $156,000 D. Wayne Osgood to D. Wayne Osgood and D. Wayne Osgood Revocable Living Trust, 525 W. Park Ave., State College, $1 John A. Omelchenko and Lynne A. Omelchenko to Christopher H. Turley and Kim Y. Jackson Turley, 712 A W. Beaver Ave., State College, $222,500
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH
Patricia J. Bergey to Stuart Bergley-Miller and Danielle Bergley-Miller, 103 N. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $67,450
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Randy L. Neff Jr., Chelsea L. Neff and Chelsea L. Dorman to Randy L. Neff Jr. and Chelsea L. Neff, Two Mile Road, Howard, $1 Eric Lynn Walker and Loragene Christ Walker to NP Dodge JR National Equity Inc., NP JR Dodge and Leslie A. Delperdang, 112 Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte, $305,950 NP Dodge JR National Equity Inc., NP JR Dodge and Leslie A. Delperdang to Russell Gilbert Rockwell and Sandra Slack Rockwell, 112 Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte, $298,560 Jing Rhwon Yang and Jennifer L. Yang to Clint William Frazier and Jennifer Marie Frazier, Bellefonte, $140,000 Grant Torsell Jr. and Nancy L. Torsell to Aquilla J. Peachey and Sallie A. Peachey, 745 Rag Valley Road, Howard, $510,000
PORT MATILDA BOROUGH
Paul Pirosko and Helen Marie Pirosko to Paul Pirosko and Helen Marie Poroso, 301 E. Plank Road, Port Matilda, $1
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Jacob S. Beiler and Katie B. Beiler to Donald W. Alexander, 198 Dogtown Road, Centre Hall, $118,500 Marjorie A. Patterson to Michael J. Bradley and James M. Bradley, 258 Webb Lane, Centre Hall, $65,000
RUSH TOWNSHIP
Cheryl Koltay to Joseph M. Negaard and Venessa Negaard, 1144 Dale Road, Philipsburg,
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SBDC created jobs, added millions to economy in 2016 Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Small Business Development Center, according to its new impact report, secured $8.6 million in financing, drove an increase in sales of more than $5 million for clients and helped to save or create more than 200 jobs in Centre and Mifflin counties in 2016. The private-public partnership offers free consulting services to new and existing entrepreneurs and small businesses in all sectors, including manufacturing, retail, health care, veterinary services and educational technology. Veterinarians Dr. Debra Smart and Dr. Renee Calvert own Centre Animal Hospi-
tal in State College. Calvert had worked with the Penn State SBDC during a previous business venture and again when she and Smart decided to take over ownership of the already-established veterinary practice. “We had some general ideas about how we wanted the partnership to work, but we knew the financial discussions, agreements and documents would be very important. We were looking for guidance to help us to get the foundational things right,” Calvert said. “The stability in the transition set us up to make the incremental improvements that will help us to continue to grow.” Shannon Snare owns JRK Enterprises Inc., a business that provides flaggers for
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road construction. Snare also was an employee of her business when she decided to buy it from the previous owner. “The biggest challenge was finding a lender. Because we are a service business, many lenders were not willing to talk to me because of the lack of collateral,” Snare said. “Michael Ryan, business consultant for the Penn State SBDC, pulled together a business history, projections and the previous tax returns, which helped me to secure a loan. He offered advice about the sales agreement, taxes and financials — which gave me the confidence to move forward.” Heather Fennessey McWhorter, director for the Penn State SBDC, said she is focused on new ways to help clients in 2017. “There is a vast entrepreneurial ecosystem in central Pennsylvania, and our mission is to help client’s succeed through identifying and securing financing, as well as work through business and strategic planning to ensure a strong foundation,” McWhorter said. “We are rolling out some new programs in 2017, such as a mentoring program with advisory boards for businesses in partnership with Powerlink.” The Penn State SBDC will also cele-
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State College Office Space If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376
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Townhouse for Rent 3 bedroom, 1 fi bath Townhouse for rent, located at 519 Marjorie Mae Street in State College, PA. Includes 3 parking spaces (2 covered), also includes washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. Water and garbage removal included in rent. Rent: $1400/mo. & $1400 security deposit. Available after August 1, 2017. Call Joyce @ 814-577-2328 or 814-342-6610 or email: joycekitko@hotmail .com
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GARAGE SALE 6/23 & 24 Rain or Shine Camping, Gardening, Household Items & More 122 Rainlo St, Lemont
PERSONAL CARE COMPANIONS FULL & PART TIME AVAILABLE Do you have experience caring for an ailing family member or friend? You can put your experience and compassion for others into an exciting, new career! The Oaks at Pleasant Gap, part of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, is seeking dynamic, caring Personal Care Companions to provide excellence in care to our residents in a personal care environment. Available positions include: PART TIME 1ST SHIFT FULL TIME AND PART TIME 2ND SHIFT FULL AND PART TIME 3RD SHIFT High school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs. is required.
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OUTDOOR Patio Set, Round Glass Table, no chairs, w/ beige umbrella, ex. cond., asking $50, Call (814) 355-2739 Appliances For Sale
OLDER Washer & Dryer, works well, $125 each, OBO, (814) 357-0404
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COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.
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DINING Room Set, Round Table w/4 chairs, built in extension leafs, maple, ex. cond., asking $150. Call (814) 355-2739
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HELP WANTED Integrated care leader Grane Hospice Care, Inc. is expanding its core interdisciplinary teams, and seeks a compassionate, knowledgeable and hand-on RN Case Manager’s and LPN’s to join to its skilled clinical department. This nursing professional will administer care to patients in accordance with approved care plans, and work in conjunction with physicians, caregivers, families and other therapeutic personnel to ensure optimal comfort and the utmost in quality treatments, support and healthcare services. Please email resume to: mcoon@granehospice.com
5 INCH TV/Radio, AC/ DC, & car cable, analog, $10. 3 CB radios, $50 for all 3 radios. Realistic FM tuner, $10. Morse code key, $10. (814) 238-4469 6 FT York Rake, 3 point hitch, like new, asking $450, Call Don at (814) 364-9773 MEN’S Inline hockey skates Bauer brand, size 8, $50. Call between 5-9 p.m. (814) 867-2594 MICROWAVE Oven, $20. Large box of wooden picture frames, $25. (814) 238-4469 PAINTINGS professionally framed and matted $50. Call between 5-9p.m. (814) 867-2594
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TIRES: (3) 14 inch $5 ea. Genuine leather luggage, $50. Call between 5-9p.m. (814) 867-2594 Antique cast brass lamp (2). $25 ea. Paintings professionly framed and matted $50. Men’s inline hockey skates bauer brand, size 8, $50. 5 &9 pm.(814) 867-2594
Full-Time Staff Assistant at Centre Region Parks and Recreation's Main Office Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) seeks fulltime Staff Assistant for its main office in State College. CRPR serves 5 municipalities and provides full-service community recreation programming, events, and facility management and operations. The full-time Staff Assistant provides customer service over the phone and in-person, handles registrations, sells discount amusement park tickets and pool passes, organizes our community gardens program, assists with daily deposits and record keeping, manages several calendars, and more! Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, be able to multi-task, enjoy a fast-paced environment, be proficient in MS Word and Excel, and understand local government operations. A complete job description and instructions on how to apply are posted here: http://www.crpr.org/agency/ employ/employ-summary.html CRPR is an EOE. Deadline to apply for this position is Friday, June 30.
CAREGiver Positions AVA I L A BL E We are seeking Overnight and Weekend CAREGivers. Caring for seniors is a labor of love that requires a special person and just the right touch.
ALSM offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and a Choice Benefits program to those that qualify, providing an opportunity for you to choose how to spend your benefit dollar allocation. Be an integral part of the overall wellbeing of our loving residents. Apply now to join our caring, dedicated team of professionals! Apply online at www.alsm.org or stop by The Oaks at Pleasant Gap 200 Rachel Dr. • Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
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