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Meeting addresses heroin epidemic By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — As the heroin and opioid epidemic continues to sweep across America, the Centre County HOPE (Heroin/Opiate Prevention and Education) Initiative took its first steps in battle with a problem that has cost 43 Centre County residents their lives in the past 30 months. On Tuesday, July 26, a town hall meeting was held in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis auditorium at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Moderated by Stephanie Bradley, Ph.D., managing director of evidencebased prevention and intervention support center at Penn State University, the panel consisted of a who’s who of state and local specialists, each with a different perspective to offer. The meeting was the first in a series of three and covered topics design to educate about the heroin and opioid problem in the county.

The evening opened with remarks from Centre County Commissioner Steve Dershem, who was a driving force in collaborating efforts between what has now become 13 local organizations, to form HOPE; Centre County Court of Common Pleas Judge Pamela Ruest, who discussed the ongoing work to bring a drug court to Centre County, with a goal of reducing recidivism in the criminal justice system; and a short video message from state Sen. Jake Corman, who was unable to attend the meeting as his son was playing in the state final of the Little League tournament in Bradford. Dr. Bradley moderated the panel discussion and, following brief introductions of the panelists, got into the heart of the discussion asking each what their agency or organization is seeing in regards to heroin and the effects of opioid addiction. Heroin, Page 6

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TAKING ACTION: There was a packed house at the Mount Nittany Medical Center on July 26 for a Town Hall meeting about the heroin/opioid crisis in Centre County.

We’ve got spirits: Barrel 21 to reopen with new chef, menu BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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FOR A CAUSE: Bicyclists prepare to begin Leg 2 of the MS 150 race on Sunday morning, July 24, at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

State College serves as halfway point for MS 150 By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — More than 300 bicyclists pedaling for a cause cruised into the Centre Region last Saturday evening, July 23, and made their stop at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, signifying the mid point of the MS 150. The MS 150 is an annual benefit bicycle tour designed to raise funds for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Opinion ............................ 9 Health & Wellness ..... 10, 11

The event began on the morning of Saturday, July 23, at the Hollidaysburg Area High School, where riders embarked on the first leg of the 150-mile trek. The route took pedalists through several meandering roads through the hearts of scenic Pennsylvania. According to Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins, a participant in the event, the hot weather didn’t keep people MS 150, Page 4

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STATE COLLEGE — To say that Barrel 21 is unique would be an understatement. It is in fact the first — and only — State College distillery. It is also the only restaurant of its kind in central Pennsylvania because it has a fully-functioning distillery on the premises. The State College-based restaurant/distillery will reopen its doors for business at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, after a two-week hiatus to fine tune service standards and allow the new chef to create a new menu. Otto’s chef, Chris Mohr, has made the trek across the parking lot to set up shop inside Barrel 21. Partner Roger Garthwaite is excited to see what customers think of the changes taking place at Barrel 21. “I think we’re at a point, one year into Barrel 21, where we’ve had an opportunity to act on feedback we have received from our guests,” Garthwaite said. “We put some new things in place that our guests have suggested. I think the thing we’re most excited about is that we have a chance to showcase the high level of customer service that has been an Otto’s standard for years at Barrel 21.” According to Garthwaite, Barrel 21 has made considerable changes to its menu. Women’s Corner ............ 31 Around & In Town .... 32-34

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Front and Centre TEST RUN: The Centre Hall Fire Company tried out some new pieces of equipment, including extraction tools during a test run. The event was held at Bierly’s Garage on top of Mount Nittany. Page 13

HISTORY LESSON: The Boalsburg Military Museum was the perfect site for a special Vietnam Revisited living history bivouac. The event was held on July 23 and 24. Page 15

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RED HOT: The State College Spikes are on a big-time roll as the New York Penn League season really heats up. They’re getting key contributions up and down the lineup. Page 25

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Boggs Township on July 19. Upon completion of his stay, police said he left without reimbursing the hotel for its services. ❑❑❑ A 73-year-old Snow Shoe man, who was not identified by police, reported that someone damaged a glass-top patio table by flipping it into the side of a parked vehicle on West Olive Street in Snow Shoe sometime between 1:15-5:15 p.m. on July 24. Police are continuing to investigate.

PHILIPSBURG STATE POLICE A 20-year-old Osceola Mills man reported to police someone smashed the windshield out of his vehicle while it was parked along state Route 504, just each of Birch Road, Rush Township, between midnight and 11:30 a.m. on July 16. Police, who did not name the victim, are continuing the investigation. ❑❑❑ Authorities responded to the intersection of Front and Presqueisle streets in Philipsburg at 9:40 p.m. on July 18 to investigate a reported fight. Arriving troopers discovered two juvenile females engaged in a fight, and a separate fight involving two adult males took place shortly thereafter. Several of those involved fled the scene before police arrival. The investigation is continuing. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 95-year-old woman left her purse unattended for approximately 15 minutes between 1:10 and 1:25 p.m. on July 18 on Front Street in Philipsburg and during that time, someone removed her state property income tax before fleeing the scene. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A Snow Shoe man was cited for disorderly conduct by police by antagonizing a Madera man at a crash scene at the corner of SR 322 and Presqueisle street in Philipsburg at 5 p.m. on July 19. Police provided no additional information about the incident. ❑❑❑ Police responded to the Weis grocery store in Philipsburg at 10:08 p.m. on July 21 for a reported fight. Police said a victim was assaulted in the store parking lot by two 18-year-old Philipsburg men. Both men were cited for disorderly conduct. No additional information was released. ❑❑❑ Three individuals were cited by police after a shoving match occurred in a church parking lot in the 100 block of South Front Street at 8:44 p.m. on July 22. Police said Todd Stiles, of Clearfield; Eric McKinney, of Bigler; and Robert McKinney Jr., of Philipsburg, were cited with harassment. A 3-year-old boy was also present at the scene, police said. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Commissioners proclaim ‘Local Foods Week’ By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Those who love farmfresh produce and meats are enjoying the bounty of the seasons at the several dozen local farm markets that dot the Centre County landscapes. From Philipsburg to Millheim, State College to Snow Shoe, hundreds of farms are producing nearly all of the product sold at these roadside and parking lot mini-communities. Several also provide the many meats and vegetables found inside neighborhood grocery stores. In an effort to continue to support the buying of fresh, local produce and meats in the region, the Centre County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed July 31 through Aug. 6 as “Local Foods Week” in the county. “It’s an honor to be able for us to proclaim next week as ‘Local Foods Week’ in Centre County,” commented Commissioner Steve Dershem. “This is a wonderful time of the year to get local produce. It’s tough to beat the flavor of farm fresh produce, and there’s lots and lots of it available here.” Alicia Leitch from the Centre County Buy Fresh, Buy Local group, and representing the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, attended the meeting to discuss the event. “For this special week, we’re not only focusing on the people who are producing the food, but also to the food system contributors, such as the area farm markets and other food suppliers.” Leitch said several events are planned during the week, and a full schedule is available by visiting www.pasafarming.org.

“The event will culminate on Aug. 6 with the 11th Annual Farm Tour, which includes a vintage road trip and self-guided tour of 11 farms in the area,” said Leitch. In other business, the commissioners: n Approved a grant adjustment submission to the Office on Violence Against Women requesting a 12-month, no-cost time extension of the Safe Heaven Grant awarded to county. The total award was $748,652 and as of June 30, 2016, a total of $599,222 has been expended, leaving a fund balance of $149,429. n Authorized Commissioner Chairman Michael Pipe as the new authorized signing official for the Centre County Safe Havens Grant award. n Approved several contract addendums and renewals in the county’s Children and Youth Services programs. n Approved a contract renewal between the county and Roxbury to provide inpatient detoxification and residential drug and alcohol treatment, including clients with a co-occurring diagnosis. The contract is estimated at $5,000 with 100 percent state funding. n Approved a contract renewal between the county and Gaudenzia Erie Inc. to provide drug and alcohol detoxification and residential treatment to adult men and women, including those with a cooccurring diagnosis. Halfway house services are provided for adult men and for women with a focus on pregnant women and women with children. The contract is estimated at $5,000 with 100 percent state funding. n Approved a contract renewal between the county and Firetree Ltd. to provide drug and alcohol services to include inpatient non-hospital treatment and re-

Arrests near in attempted kidnapping incident By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — State Police at Philipsburg are close to making arrests after two men attempted to kidnap an 18-yearold Philipsburg woman on July 24. According to Cpl. Leigh Ann Barrows, PSP Philipsburg, authorities “know exactly who it was,” although the investigation continued into Wednesday. “We had a couple people come forth with some information,” Barrows told The Centre County Gazette. “We know who it was and our people are just out finishing up some interviews.” She said she expects an arrest, or arrests, this week. Police said the woman was walking along East Pine Street, near Sixth Street, at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. She

said she observed an older, black sedan stopped at the upcoming intersection, and noticed the driver’s side headlight was not working. According to police, when she walked past the vehicle, she was approached by the driver as the passenger exited the car and crossed the street. She said the driver grabbed her and encouraged her to come with him; however, she was able to free herself and ran from the scene. The men then got back in the vehicle and fled in an unknown direction. Police said both men were white and in their 30s. The driver stood about 6 feet, 3 inches tall, was bald and had a tribal tattoo on his left arm. The passenger stood about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and wore a tan cowboy hat. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact police at (814) 342-3370.

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Thousands visit Black Moshannon for Summer Festival By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

BLACK MOSHANNON — It’s been from one extreme to the other when it comes to the Friends of Black Moshannon’s seasonable festivals. In February, outdoor enthusiasts endured sub-zero temperatures and freezing wind-chill temperatures to attend the volunteer-based organization’s WinterFest. On July 23 and 24, Mother Nature sent another barrage of tough weather, this time in the form of mid-90 degree temperatures and soaking humidity to the 31st Annual Friends of Black Moshannon Summer Festival. Still, despite the heavy conditions, Black Moshannon Park Manager Jessica Lavelua said estimated visitor attendance for the weekend was between 3,500 and 4,000 people. “That’s about what we’ve been getting for the past two years for this festival,” said Lavelua. “The heat didn’t keep people away. Of course, neither did the cold back in February.” The festival opened on Saturday with the popular Lumber Day competition. Based on outdoor games of skill, dozens of contestants competed in myriad events, including the axe throw, spi’n thar, scat drop, nail pound and horseshoe throw, for a chance to accumulate points. The top points earners for the men and women

would be proclaimed Lumberjack and Lumberjill of 2016. Winners this year included Donny Clark Jr., of Munson, and Peggy Brown, of Petersburg, in the adult division; Michael Pierce III, of Oley, and Grace Wagner, of Port Matilda, in the teen division; and Cael Ryan, of Elizabethtown, and Lexus Weaver, of Port Matilda, in the youth division. Other events associated with Lumber Day included log rolling, log birling and cross-cut sawing. The evening concluded with a beach party with a disc jockey, which attracted between 350 and 400 people. “Sunday was a bit more of a laid back kind of day,” said Lavelua. “We had some kayak racing and different demonstrations, like fly fishing and kayaking. We also had a successful mountain bike ride.” Arguably the most interesting competition of the day was the cardboard boat races. Jack Werner and his team from Severn, Md., won the competition in the S.S. Jack. A highlight of the Sunday events was the return of the volleyball tournament. “There hasn’t been a volleyball tournament at the event for about 15 years,” said Lavelua. “We had five teams play in it this year, and hopefully, we’ll have even more in 2017.” Lavelua said plans have already started for next year’s summer celebration; however, the group known as the Friends of

MS 150, from page 1 from coming out to support a good cause. “It was hot, it was,” said Higgins. “The course is designed to keep riders from having to navigate up too many steep hills and inclines. It was a beautiful ride through beautiful Pennsylvania.” Bicyclists left Hollidaysburg and traveled through the Cove area and on through Martinsburg, Williamsburg, Spruce Creek, Warriors Mark and finally into State College. When bicyclists arrived at the Penn Stater, they had already logged nearly 80 miles on their wary legs. During the break, participants were treated to a banquet at the Penn Stater with featured guest speaker Coach Richard “Ricky Diggs.” Diggs is a former high school and

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college football coach, mostly recently at Morgan State University. Diggs gave the audience a moving talk, describing his life after football, which saw his mother conflict a debilitating illness, followed by his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis 16 years ago. His emotional discussion told of the struggles needed to overcome to care for his disabled mother while being confined to a motorized wheelchair himself. “He was a real inspiration to listen to,” said Higgins. After a well-earned night of rest, the riders took their the bicycles early on the morning of Sunday, July 24, for the journey back to Hollidaysburg. This leg of the trip would carry riders just over 70 miles on a path similar to the one traveled on Day 1. “Overall, it was a successful event,” said Higgins. “Sure the weather was hot, but people have been looking forward to the event for some time now.” Higgins said more than 150 volunteers braved the heat to help with the event. He gave a particular mention to the Nittany Amateur Radio Club, based in Centre County. Club members set up key radio spots along the course to keep communications

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available at all times just in case of an emergency. “There’s plenty of sections of the route that just didn’t have cell service,” said Higgins. “These guys and girls should be commended for the help they provided.” Higgins said organizers of the event said the influx of riders to the State College area provided a quick boon for local businesses. He said they estimated an additional $30,000 was pumped into the local economy in hotel reservations and area eateries alone. Higgins said he couldn’t put an exact number on the amount raised during the ride. “This branch of the organization represents 56 of the counties in Pennsylvania,” said Higgins. “That’s pretty much the whole state, except the Philadelphia area. On a whole, the goal was to raise a half-million dollars throughout the entire state. Last weekend, I met a guy who had raised $185,000 himself. So, I’m pretty sure the goal was reached.” Higgins said he is already looking forward to next year’s MS 150. He has pedaled in five of the MS 150 events, and to date, has logged 1,200 miles in benefit of multiple sclerosis research funding.

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Penn State sets tuition, $5.1 billion budget By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

WILKES-BARRE — After holding tuition flat for in-state undergraduate students a year ago, Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to increase tuition at some of the university’s campuses, including University Park. Tuition for University Park students will increase by 2.29 percent — or $190 per semester — for Pennsylvania resident undergraduate students at University Park. Out-of-state students at University Park will see a 3.39 percent — or $515 per semester — increase. Across all campuses there will be an aggregate base increase of 1.76 percent. At eight of the university’s Commonwealth Campuses — Beaver, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango and Wilkes-Barre — there will be no in-state increase. Brandywine, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Worthington Scranton, York, and the online World Campus, will see a 1.25 percent

increase for in-state students. Pennsylvania undergrads at Abington, Altoona, Berks, Erie and Harrisburg will see an increase of 1.54 percent. Non-resident undergraduates at Commonwealth Campuses will see tuition increases from 1 to 2.25 percent. “It remains our goal to ensure that all qualified Pennsylvanians from all walks of life have the opportunity to receive a world-class education at Penn State,” said Penn State President Eric Barron. “We are committed to access and affordability. This proposed operating budget balances the need to fund critical priorities and mandated cost increases while keeping the base tuition increase low or at zero for our Pennsylvania undergraduate students.” The information technology fee will remain frozen at $252 per semester, as the university plans to eventually phase out the fee and incorporate it into base tuition. The student activities fee will increase by $1 or $2 depending on campus — at University Park it will increase by $1 per se-

mester to $96. The student facilities fee will rise by $2 at most campuses, including University Park, bringing the fee there to $126 per semester. Trustees Ted Brown and Rob Tribeck spoke against the tuition increase during Friday’s meeting, after trustee Bill Oldsey voiced his opposition during the finance committee meeting on Thursday. “I just am not comfortable with supporting an in-state tuition increase of any amount,” Brown said. “This board came together exactly a year ago and, with Dr. Barron’s leadership and his team, implemented an in-state tuition freeze. So we know it can be done, and I would just — had hoped that we could do it again this year. And I would share Rob’s comments that the No. 1 reason we aren’t able to do it is because we are not getting our fair share from the commonwealth.” Brown, Tribeck and Oldsey were joined by Alice Pope, Anthony Lubrano and Russell Redding to vote in opposition to the increase. The tuition and fees are part of an over-

all $5.1 billion operating budget for 201617, marking the first time the university’s budget has cracked $5 billion. Last year’s budget was $4.9 billion. On Thursday, University Budget Officer Rachel Smith said in initial planning last fall, the Penn State had hoped for a budget with no tuition increase for Pennsylvania students after Gov. Tom Wolf had said he hoped to restore the university’s state funding to pre-2011 levels. When it became clear Wolf didn’t have the support in the state Legislature to provide sufficient funds, the goal became as low an increase in tuition as possible. Penn State received a 2.5 percent increase in the commonwealth’s 2016-17 budget bringing its general support appropriation to $230 million. Including money for the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, total state support this year is $315 million. Tuition and fees make up 32.8 percent of the proposed $5.147 billion operating Penn State, Page 7

Autism conference to focus on instruction methods By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Instruction methods to help students with autism become more independent and developing skills to transition to postsecondary education and the workplace will be the focus at the 20th Annual National Autism Conference, Aug. 1-4 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. The conference will include nearly 90 sessions and is expected to host about 1,300 parents, educators and service providers who will come to learn more about autism research and interventions for school services. Among the activities for children with autism at the conference will be a new, two-day science camp featuring handson experiments, the conference’s annual Children’s Institute and an Art of Expression exhibit.

“We want to capitalize on the children’s strengths and focus on them being effective communicators without compromising their individuality,” said Mike Miklos, a behavior analyst and certified school psychologist who works as an educational consultant for the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). PaTTAN will present an update on recent findings and National Institute of Health activities in autism research on the opening morning Malcolm Corley, a 17-year-old with autism, will share his musical and artistic talents at the conference. He will sing two songs during the opening session. “Singing shows people there are things about him that people don’t know,” said his mother, Maria Corley, in a news release. “He doesn’t speak much but can sing in six different languages. You do whatever you can that you think will help, and you

realize he’s a wonderful, loving and amazing kid whether he talks more or not.” Corley, who was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 3, also will share his artwork in a booth at the conference. He paints decorative tiles that he sells on his website with the hopes of saving money to travel to the Netherlands. “People often don’t realize there’s such a wide variety of abilities for individuals with autism and being able to tap into those abilities is starting to happen,” Maria Corley said. “Once more people learn about the strengths of each individual then more opportunities will open for them.” Among the speakers at the conference, Mark Sundberg, an internationally recognized expert whose work guides language programs for people with autism, will de-

liver the keynote address, focusing on the future of language interventions for students with autism. Sundberg also will be part of a 20th anniversary panel on Tuesday afternoon exploring the growth of applied behavior analysis over the past two decades, as well as a session on “Teaching Intraverbal Behavior to Children with Autism.” The closing keynote will be the “Value of Evidence-Based Practices: Snapshots by PA School Administration and Staff.” The conference is a collaborative effort of Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education and PaTTAN. For information on sessions that will be webcast, walk-in registration options and more, visit autism.outreach.psu.edu.

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BELLEFONTE — A student who brought an assault rifle and ammunition to a school parking lot pleaded guilty last week in Centre County Court to one count of possession of a weapon on school property. Cody Confer, 18, pleaded guilty on July 19, to the charge stemming from a March 10 incident at Centre County Christian Academy, a small private school in Spring Township. A one-day jury trial had been scheduled for July 22. One charge of making terroristic threats was withdrawn. School administration called Spring Township Police after a parent volunteer informed them Confer had approached her a day earlier and said he had an assault rifle and “enough ammunition to shoot

up the school” in his vehicle, according to court documents. Spring Township Police Officer Shane Dickey and Chief Michael Danneker met with Confer, who admitted he had an assault rifle in a hard case in the trunk of his car under a pellet gun. He told police he forgot that he had left the weapon in his car after a hunting weekend. Confer gave police the keys to the car, which was parked in the school parking lot, and informed them where to find the weapon. Police found a Rebel Arms AR-15 rifle, a box of Wolf Gold performance .223-caliber ammo and a box of American Eagle .223-caliber ammo. Police said they also found a box of .223-caliber Wolf Gold performance ammunition in the trunk. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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PAGE 6 Heroin, from page 1 Officer Adam Salyards is the community relations/crime prevention specialists at the State College Police Department. Two weeks ago, he saved a county resident’s life by administering the opioid effect reversing drug Narcan, now carried by three local police departments in Centre County. He said the police department is, many times, the first to come into contact with people who have overdosed on heroin or prescription medication, and its a trend he said is on the rise. “We’re seeing more and more overdoses and, as a result, more deaths,” said Salyards. “And, in addition to that, we’re seeing an increase in related crimes, such as thefts and serial burglaries. Addicts need money to fund their habit, and they’re committing crimes to get what they need. It’s getting worse.” Salyards also said his department has seen an increase in distribution of heroin and other opioid-based drugs. The drugs are getting stronger too. According to Jason Snyder, communications director for Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, his office has seen an increase in the drug fentanyl showing up as a “cutting” agent, used to mix with heroin to make the product go further, thus making the dealers more money. He said fentanyl is an opiate 100 times stronger than the powerful painkiller morphine. “People really don’t know what they are getting when they buy a bag of heroin,” he said. “One dose can kill.” Cathy Arbogast, assistant administrator for Centre County Drug and Alcohol Services said the number of outreach calls that come into her office has drastically increased over the past sev-

THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE eral years. She said many of the calls are relating to people with no insurance to pay for help, or the access to resources to get the help they need. Several of the panelists noted that many people don’t want to come forth to seek help with their addiction because of the stigma society has put on drug addicts. All agreed this is a stigma that needs to be lifted, and these people should get the help they need, without fear of ridicule or shame. “Stop thinking it looks a certain way, because it doesn’t,” said Katie Hugo, certified recovery specialist with Crossroads Counseling. “It’s just not 18-year-old and 19-year-old teenagers dying because of these drugs. Now, we’re seeing a lot of people in their 30s and 40s becoming addicted too.” Dr. Kassandra Botti, director of Emergency Medical Services at Mount Nittany Medical Center explained that in the past year, she too has noticed an increase in heroin overdose patients in the emergency room aged 30 to 40. “People have chronic pain issues, and when their physicians begin to wean them off their medications, they can’t handle it. They are already addicted,” she said. “When they can’t get their prescribed medications as easily anymore, they tend to seek other methods, and they can get the same high from heroin. And, at a cheaper price.” Like the stigma of who does heroin, the panel also discussed several other myths about addictions, which led Bradley to coax discussions about ways to lift these misconceptions. “I think peer-to-peer testimonial is the most powerful way for us to overcome these stigmas,” said Snyder. “There are a lot of people I talk to about addiction that have no idea what they are talking about, and we can’t fault

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CENTRE COUNTY Commissioner Steve Dershem speaks at the Town Hall meeting about heroin and opioid use on July 26. them fully. They got their information from a bad source, and they are just passing on what they think they know.” “People that have addiction problems are not bad people,” commented Benninghoff. “They are good people with a bad problem.” Arbogast said disrupting the stigmas placed on addicts is an issue leaders will need to deal with for a long time to come; however, she said people in positions of assistance need to continue to show people there is hope, and through long-term recovery programs, beating the addiction is possible. Hugo also noted treating opioid-addicted people with other

diagnosis can be positive in the long-term recovery of patients, thus further reducing the societyplaced stigmas. “We need to diagnosis all the issues of the person, including their addictions, mental and physical health and other personal issues they are having before we decide on what kind of treatment they need,” Hugo said. “We need to focus on treating the whole person and not just the addict.” The panel concluded their discussion with tips and recommendations county residents can do concerning this growing epidemic. Panelists discussed The Act 139 Good Samaritan Law, which legally protects residents

who help an overdose victim receive medical treatment; the location of seven county drop boxes for proper disposal of unused or unwanted medications; the availability of Narcan without a prescription at local pharmacies for families and people susceptible to heroin or opioid overdose; and continued involvement in awareness and education about the heroin and opioid epidemic in Centre County. The next HOPE sponsored town hall meeting is scheduled for mid-September and the topic will be treatment and recovery. “We’re also seeing that more and more people are reporting heroin or opiates as their drug of choice,” said Arbogast.

JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2016 Barrel 21, from page 1 currently have four of their own products behind the bar and available in the tasting room for purchase. The popular Sunday brunch isn’t going anywhere, either. And Barrel 21 will still have its private dining room available to rent for meetings, private luncheons, dinners and special events. Mohr has extensive experience in the kitchen and he’s excited for the changes taking place at Barrel 21. “We wanted the menu to present a little more traditional,” Mohr said. “We don’t want Barrel to be a special occasion-type of place. We want it to be a place that people can come in multiple times. We want people coming back every week, every couple of weeks.” As far as the menu is concerned, Mohr said that there will be a lot of great new choices, but he mentioned some of his favorites. “We’re going to be doing a grilled pork tenderloin from Hogs Galore, our local purveyor, over sautéed greens. We’re going to have filet on the menu, and we’ll do small plates, as well. It’s going to be great.” Mohr said that the Barrel 21 menu will have something for everyone — and every price range. “Some of the smaller plates will start at

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Penn State, from page 5 budget. Penn State Hershey Medical Center revenues will comprise 35.1 percent of the budget, the first time that they have exceeded tuition revenue in the budget, Smith said. Commonwealth appropriations make up 5.9 percent of the budget. For the general funds budget — which

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$5 or $6 and we’ll go all the way up to a $30 entree,” he said. Scott Whitfield is the purchasing and facilities manager at Barrel 21. He’s been assisting Mohr with the new menu. Whitfield said that he’s excited to see the customer reaction to the new Barrel 21 menu. “Oh, we can’t wait. It’s just fantastic. It gives us an opportunity to get a lot closer to our goals,” Whitfield said. Like Garthwaite and Mohr, Whitfield talked about some of the changes guests can expect to see. “We’re really moving away from the expansive tapas menu we had initially. It will be a more traditional-style menu. We’ll still have a few small plates and some standard appetizers and entrees,” Whitfield said. The distillery, Whitfield said, is what makes Barrel 21 unique. “As far as we know, we’re the only (distillery pub) currently operating in central Pennsylvania,” Whitfield said. “That really sets up to be different. We have our own spirits right there so we can use them in the food as well as in the drinks.” Of course, one of the keys to a successful restaurant is the atmosphere. Barrel 21 has it. Walk into the building and it’s like no other restaurant in the Centre Region. “It’s pretty striking. You walk in and we’ve got the big dramatic bar. We’d love to have that bar hopping at the end of each night. We really want Barrel 21 to be a destination for dinner, drinks and entertainment,” Whitfield said. Kevin Franklin is the operations manager for both Otto’s and Barrel 21. “We’re really excited to offer another dining option for central Pennsylvania. Our goal is to offer a different dining experience than Otto’s, but with the same

high standards,” Franklin said. “I’ve been in this business for 30 years. Barrel is all part of the vision. The distillery is very unique. There’s not a whole lot of these in the country.” Barrel 21 offers its own brand of light rum, vodka, white rye whiskey and apple brandy. “We’re still young,” Franklin said. “I can’t wait to see what we’re able to do at Barrel 21.” Mike Smith is Barrel 21’s distiller. While his background is in beer, having worked at Dogfish Head, Ithaca Beer Co. and the

Gamble Mill, Smith has become an expert when it comes to distilled spirits. “You see a lot of brew pubs, but we’re different,” Smith said. “(Barrel 21) is unique. We’re bringing really high-quality food and really high-quality spirits together. You really don’t see that much around here. We’re the complete package.” Barrel 21 will be open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 4 p.m. Barrel 21 is also open at 9 a.m. on Sundays for brunch. For more information about Barrel 21, call (814) 308-5922, or visit www.barrel21 distillery.com.

includes education and general funds, agriculture and extension, the College of Medicine and Pennsylvania College of Technology — tuition and fees are 79.1 percent, appropriations are 13.6 percent and the rest comes from other sources. The university says additional expenses this year largely come from increasing costs for basic energy and facilities maintenance, employee health care and

retirement benefits, and modest pay increases. Employee benefits are expected to increase by $11.8 million this year, including an additional $6.5 million for health care benefits. The budget also includes $25 million to adequately fund contractual amounts for labor agreements with technical-service employees and health professionals.

Barron said to keep tuition increases as low as possible, the university identified recurring cost reductions, as it has every year since 1992. “To achieve this goal while providing the necessary resources to address the cost increases associated with institutional priorities and mandates, we identified nearly $20 million in expense reductions and reallocations,” Barron said.

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Discovery Camp students explore Mother Nature By G. KERRY WEBSTER kwebster@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — For an entire week, Mother Nature was on the minds of more than a dozen 6- to 10-year-olds enrolled in the Rock ‘n’ Weather day camp at Camp Discovery. They opened the week-long camp exploring the weather of Alaska, and midweek, allowed their minds to travel south to see what the skies above the sunny state of Florida and the rolling plains of Nebraska were doing. On Thursday, the program focused on the campers’ home state of Pennsylvania, with a presentation by special guest Elliot Abrams, the senior vice president and a meteorologist for AccuWeather. The kids also visited Penn State University’s “green screen,” where they were able to play TV weatherperson for a moment, and have a video filmed of them presenting their forecasts. On Friday, the camp concluded with a parent-showcase, which allowed the kids to give their parents and loved ones just a sampling of the knowledge they picked up over the course of the camp. Discovery Space turned its studio room into a hurricane room for this culminating event. “I think the kids learned a lot about weather and how it works a little bit,” said Olivia Perdew, the camp’s director.

“We had a great time exploring the different kinds of weather patterns around the country, and we were really lucky to have someone such as Mr. Abrams come talk to us. I think it was another successful camp here at Discovery Space.” According to Perdew, Discovery Space is a hands-on children’s science museum, which also operates week-long camps for children ages 3 through 13. In addition, Discovery Space also branches away from its West Foster Avenue, State College, location, to present programs at schools and other educational functions throughout the year. Already this summer, several youngsters have enjoyed fun, educational camps that included topics about saving the seas, chemistry and biomedical engineering. Two pre-school camps, ages 3-5, have concluded, and just one remains on the schedule: I Spy a Mystery, Aug. 8-12. Upcoming camps for older kids include Astro Scouts (ages 9-12) beginning Aug. 1; Techno-Logic (ages 11-14) beginning Aug. 1; Design Thinkers (ages 6-12) beginning Aug. 8; and Topping the Charts (ages 6-12) beginning Aug. 15. “We provide a variety of different programs that we make fun for everyone involved,” said Perdew. “We are a lot more than just a museum.” Discovery Space is located at 112 W. Foster Ave. in State College. Its hours are

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ACCUWEATHER Senior Vice President Elliot Abrams uses an ice-scraper glove to demonstrate personal needs for the many different types of weather encountered in central Pennsylvania. Abrams presented a 45-minute program concerning Mother Nature at Discovery Camp in State College on July 21. Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Space is limited for the day camps,

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State College Borough unveils new bike repair stations By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Four new bicycle repair stations have been installed along frequently used bike routes in State College with tools for riders to make fixes on the go. On July 26, the borough held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the repair station across from the State College Municipal Building on Allen Street. Other bike repair stations are located at the Orchard Park bike path near

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African nation risking collapse By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette With barely controlled rebellions in the north and the south of the country and low oil prices, there is some reason to be concerned that the West African nation of Nigeria is coming unstuck. It would be easy for Americans to say now that it doesn’t matter much over here. The U.S. economy no longer really needs Nigeria’s oil and its production is falling in any case. The trouble occurring there is for the most part either in the inland far northeast or in the Niger River delta area and does not imperil any significant American interests. At the same time, Nigeria’s estimated population is a substantial 180 million. U.S. armed forces have been drawn into Nigeria’s conflict with an Islamic group, Boko Haram, which has also spilled over to a degree into neighboring Cameroon, Chad and Niger. There are a number of Nigerians in the U.S. In general, it is not to America’s advantage for a large, important African nation to simply collapse, as Nigeria risks doing in the face of its problems. Two —or, perhaps, three — rebellions are currently underway in Nigeria. The first, years in length, is in its northeast. Boko Haram is a brutal, difficult-to-stamp-out Islamic movement that has been terrorizing the region around Maiduguri for several years now. The other rebellion is in Nigeria’s southeastern Niger River delta region, where the country’s oil comes from. One group, which calls itself the Niger Delta Avengers, is rooted in the long-standing grievance that Nigeria’s enormous income from oil does not benefit appropriately the people of the region and, in fact, takes a heavy toll in environmental damage. Another group opposed to the government is a reborn group of the Biafra independence movement. Perhaps the biggest threat to Nigeria’s stability comes from the major drop in the world price of oil. Nigeria at one time had a somewhat diversified economy. That funneled down to almost total dependence on oil, so that, when the world price drops, Nigeria’s income, employment and general level of economic well-being plummet catastrophically. Efficiency and stamping out endemic corruption would make a big difference, but neither flourish in modern Nigeria and, so, disaster now looms.

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know because we learned it in elementary school. With flash drives, internet sharing and shared documents on programs like Google, it is easy to fall into the quicksand of plagiarism unless one is very judicious. I have suggested that there should be an alarm on the mouse or the cutand-paste feature of our devices. That way, we would be at least be alerted when we start the stealing process. As we tell students, if they make an attempt to say where they found the materials or try to identify the person who developed the ideas, they will never be accused of plagiarism. The student may lose some points for not using proper citation but at least making an attempt will not result in disciplinary action. Most of us wouldn’t walk into a store and put something in our pocket without paying. Claiming that a paragraph or theory or a song or something else that someone created is stealing too. If Melania Trump had made the highly unlikely decision to say “To quote Mrs. Obama …” before reading that part of the speech that wasn’t hers, we wouldn’t be having the plagiarism conversation today. Sadly, Mrs. Trump is not alone. Martin Luther King. Vice President Joe Biden. Jane Goodall. Doris Kearns Goodwin. Johnny Cash. Jayson Blair. Many famous journalists, authors, songwriters, politicians and scientists have been busted for trying to pass off the work of others as their own. The excuses are pretty lame. When caught, the accused often point the fingers at others (like their speechwriters) or talk about sloppy note taking or editorial skills. Pointing the finger at others and saying “they did it too” does not make it OK. In the end, stealing is still stealing. My friend Dorothea likes to say it’s not that hard to not be a jerk. Similarly, it’s not that hard to give the person who came up with an idea credit for their work or creativity.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

New therapy often successful at controlling tics HERSHEY — When Dr. Laura Duda goes into an elementary school classroom, she can usually spot one or two children who have a tic — a rapid, involuntary movement or sound such as sniffing, blinking their eyes or scrunching their faces. Tics are very common in children. Not all children who develop tics receive an official diagnosis, and many outgrow it, according to Duda, a pediatrician at Penn State Children’s Hospital. When one demonstrates both motor and vocal tics for more than a year, they are diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. A new intervention is finding success in helping them control their condition. Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, or CBIT, is a therapy that can lessen the frequency of tics without resorting to medicine for many mild and moderate cases. Dr. Timothy Zeiger, a clinical psychologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is one of a select group of specialists nationwide certified to provide the therapy. “Tourette syndrome is a neurologicallybased disease, but we know there are environmental factors that can exacerbate the symptoms,” he said. “A lot of these children also have high levels of anxiety and stress, so we work on treating that.” In the past, cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and stress management were the only nonpharmacological tools available to lessen a patient’s symptoms.

With CBIT, the patient works to identify the sensation or feeling that comes before the tic happens. “I have them describe it, and then we work on developing a competing response for the tic for when they feel the urge to do the tic,” Zeiger said. Then, they replace the tic with an alternative behavior that can be managed more effectively. “We have been able to get someone with a motor tic such as a shoulder shrug or a vocal tic such as a throat clear who would do it about 300 times an hour down to less than 10,” he said. The intervention can be used with children as young as 6, but the child must be able to identify the feeling that comes before the tic in order for it to be effective. Those with the most severe cases can be helped with a combination of CBIT and medication. Antipsychotic drugs, blood pressure medicines and, more recently, Topamax, have proven useful for controlling tics. But none eliminate them completely, and all of these medications have side effects. “We try to keep patients off medicine if we can,” Duda said. “CBIT has been shown to be more effective and has fewer side effects.” Duda and Zeiger say educating families and those who work with children about the condition is often one of the biggest things that can help. “Typically patients are brought in because the parents notice the tics and get

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CHILDREN CAN often outgrow tics through simple therapy, eliminating the need for medication. very scared,” Zeiger said. “Sometimes the schools think there is a danger associated with it or that they are going to hurt themselves or others, but that is not the case.” Teaching those who interact with a child with Tourette syndrome not to give the tics negative attention is important.

“If you tell them to stop doing it, it often increases the child’s level of stress and the tic actually gets worse,” Zeiger said. He has patients coming from as far as three hours away for treatment with CBIT and sees the benefits they are getting. “It’s pretty cutting edge,” he said. “We are giving people hope.”

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Geisinger named among nation’s ‘Most Wired’ providers Health system earns information technology award for 14th straight year DANVILLE — Geisinger Health System has been listed for the 14th consecutive year among the country’s “Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems” by American Hospital Association’s Health Forum. Geisinger was listed as one of four “Most Wired Advanced” providers in Pennsylvania. According to the accompanying survey of 680 participants, representing an estimated 2,146 hospitals, Most Wired providers are using telehealth to fill gaps in care; provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and expand access to medical specialists. They are also using technology to build patient engagement with the individual’s lifestyle in mind, which includes electronic access to their care team.

“Our goal is to activate patients and engage staff through the digital technology that they already have at their disposal,” says Alistair Erskine, M.D., Geisinger’s chief clinical informatics officer. “We want to put the vitally important medical information they need at their fingertips so they can quickly analyze it and make even better health decisions.” The versatility of mobile technologies makes it possible for clinicians and care team members of Most Wired providers to have the right tools for sound clinical decision-making wherever they are. Geisinger has that as a goal. “We’ve got a number of new initiatives with regard to our big data platforms, with the goal of moving decision-making to real-

time,” said John Kravitz, Geisinger’s senior vice president and chief information officer. “We want our patients using iOStype devices like iPads in waiting rooms to enter information on their specific chronic disease condition, allowing us to analyze the data in real-time to improve the health of our patients.” Some Geisinger technology developments over the past year include: n Addressing patient engagement and transparency through the expansion of OpenNotes (patient access to their clinical notes) to OpenResults (releasing lab results to patients immediately), and more OpenData efforts n Deployment of a “Bring Your Own Device” program, re-

placing antiquated pagers for smartphones, with access to a mobile Epic electronic health record, PACS (picture archiving and communication system) diagnostic images, and secured two-way communication n Deployment of a population health tool, Cerner Healthe Intent, that sits on top of the Epic electronic health record and makes available illness registries and longitudinal medical records n Deploying a new patient contact center solution, which will assist in providing patients timely access to appointments with our providers. The new system will support traditional telephone calls, chat messaging and email messaging, as well as the ability to video-chat with the providers.

HealthCare’s Most Wired survey, conducted between Jan. 15 and March 15, 2016, is published annually by Health & Hospitals Networks (H&HN). The 2016 Most Wired survey and benchmarking study is a leading industry barometer measuring information technology (IT) use and adoption among hospitals nationwide. The survey examines how organizations are leveraging IT to improve performance for value-based health care in the areas of infrastructure, business and administrative management; quality and safety; and clinical integration. Detailed results of the survey and study can be found in the July issue of H&HN. For a full list of winners, visit www.hhnmag. com.

Diabetes challenges and inspires family members, study finds HERSHEY — Better outcomes may be possible if family members receive support to help their loved ones with diabetes, according to the DAWN2 study, with analysis led by a Penn State College of Medicine researcher. In the DAWN2 study — a large-scale survey of family members of adults with diabetes in 17 countries — researchers looked at the experiences and unmet needs of people with diabetes and their family members and healthcare providers. Previous research has shown that family members help adults manage their diabetes, and that this support plays a role in diabetes outcomes. Previous DAWN2 results, published in 2014, showed that patients with diabetes experience psychological and social challenges, but that support from the community helps people cope. In the current finding, the researchers describe how diabetes affects the lifestyle of — and relationship between — the person with diabetes and the family members most involved with their care. A qualitative analysis is a way of examining non-measurable data — for example, a patient’s perspective — and a way to provide insight into a problem by discovering underlying reasons or motivations. More than 2,000 adult families participated in an Internet, phone or in-person survey. Two-thirds of participants were women and most were a spouse, partner

or parent of an adult with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Researchers published their results in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Researchers identified four themes: n Family members worry about the day-to-day struggles of the person with diabetes, including concerns about low blood sugar occurrences and employment stability. n Diabetes causes an emotional strain in the relationship between family members and the person with diabetes. n Family members believe they have some support resources to deal with the burdens and lifestyle changes of diabetes, but they want more. n Family members are inspired by their loved one’s experience of living with diabetes and they may feel motivated to eat healthier. “This research reveals the nature and extent of what it’s like to live with a person with diabetes,” said Heather Stuckey, assistant professor at Penn State College of Medicine, and lead qualitative researcher. “The biggest challenge we identified for family members is that there’s a constant worry about the person. It’s in the background like an app that’s always running.” Positive factors were also identified. “The most positive thing we found was that the person with diabetes inspired their family members,” Stuckey said. “Family members reported that the resilience of

the people with diabetes was amazing. They said, ‘I’m so proud of them for dealing with the disease.’” Stuckey said the findings can influence decision-makers in the 17 countries affiliated with the study and at the International Diabetes Federation. “We hope that each country will take the data and change its policies,” Stuckey said. “For instance, in the U.S., we hope that the importance of including family members in educational sessions will be recognized and will be covered by medi-

cal insurance. This can help family members feel more informed and closer to their loved one who is living with diabetes.” In the meantime, doctors who treat patients with diabetes can learn from the study. “Even if monumental policy changes don’t happen, we hope physicians and other healthcare providers will say, ‘There is something very simple I can do — invite a family member to accompany the person with diabetes at their medical visits,’” Stuckey said.

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Intern adapts to lengthy commute for NYC opportunity READING, Pa. — More than 130 miles separate Reading, Pa., and New York City. To drive that distance takes about 2 1/2 hours. One Penn State College of Communications student makes that commute four to five times a week, via bus. Not only that, but he could start work as early as 6:30 a.m., or end as late as midnight, depending on the day. “Getting up sometimes is a challenge. It can be like 3:30 a.m. so I can catch my bus and can get there on time. That was a big challenge at first. I’m getting used to it a little bit more,” said film-video major Aaron Andrews. Andrews, who graduated in May, is spending the summer as a studio manager intern with Bravo Media. Among other things, Bravo has green screen studios that it rents out to companies, filmmakers and TV shows. As part of his internship, Andrews assists clients with everything from setting up and tearing down lights to making equipment runs and answering questions. Going into the gig, he already had a lot of the skills and tools to be successful, from working as a videographer for Onward State to being a member of the Student Film Organization, as well as working in the college’s green screen studio at Innovation Park. Andrews said some things do differ, though, including terminology and roles. “I guess just the realization that when you’re at Penn State, everyone is kind of trying to help each other out whether you’re in a directing role, in a lighting role or you’re talent. Here, I had to get used to that fact that I’m in a studio manager position. Then, there are people who are producers, then there are people who are directing, then there are lighting people,” said Andrews.

“People don’t tend to really cross into each other’s roles. Not to say that people don’t try to help each other out, but people come into it and have been doing it for years. It’s a lot different than the college environment of everybody trying to help each other out because none of us have done this before.” When the internship is finished at the end of September, Andrews hopes to end up in either New York City or Los Angeles. So far, he has spent most of his time at Penn State working toward a career in editing, and has had the opportunity to do some of that at Bravo. But, Andrews took the internship with Bravo to get more production experience because he already had so much postproduction work. “I wanted to get a ground-up knowledge of everything that’s happening. That’s what I’m taking with me as I move on from here in the future,” said Andrews. In addition to experience, Andrews will also take a lot of connections with him. A benefit to the position is that he gets to work with different people almost daily as new clients from all over the business work in the studio. This means great networking opportunities and, on occasion, being able to work with celebrities, including Yoko Ono and Wendy Williams. “The best part of this internship is the fact that I get to meet new people in the business every day. I get the chance to meet really cool people,” said Andrews. “Aside from the actual talent and the actors that come in, just meeting people in the industry and making new contacts are definitely some of the highlights.”

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AARON ANDREWS gets up early for the 130-mile one-way trip to his internship, and he thinks the experience and opportunity make the investment worthwhile.

Four tips for going back-to-school when you’re on a budget Between new clothes and new school supplies, back-toschool season can put a strain on household budgets. In 2015, families planned to spend $630 on back-toschool items, according to the National Retail Federation, and this year’s numbers are also expected to be pricey. With a little planning, your family can get the most out of your school shopping budget — by taking advantage of sales, comparison shopping, buying in bulk and simply by making sure you don’t buy things you already own.

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Take advantage of end-of-season sales to stock up. This concept may not help you this fall, but it’s a great habit to adopt now for long-term savings. You can stock up on summer clothes now and great fall items once the weather gets chillier. Stores will be offering deep discounts and clearance prices on items that eventually will come in handy for next back-to-school season. Remember to take into account that kids grow quickly!

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Bigger ticket school supply items can cost you a pretty penny if you don’t comparison shop. For example, required tools like a high-quality graphing calculator can come with a price tag of $75 or more! Get more for your money with an affordable model, such as Casio’s fx-9750GII, which retails for less than $50. It offers useful features like a high-resolution screen and compatibility with a personal computer. It is also permitted to be used on such major tests as the ACT and the SAT. More information about calculators can be found at Casio Education.com.

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Don’t buy things you already own, and take advantage of bulk discounts for the stuff you need! Before making your shopping list, take stock of what school supplies you already have in your closets — and your child’s backpack — from the last school year. From scissors to folders to unused or partially used notebooks, you may already have many things your kids need for the year ahead. For those necessities that kids will need all year long — such as tape, paper, pens, pencils, markers and more — take advantage of bulk sales at discount stores and online retailers. Buying more now can save you cash in the months ahead.

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Brown bags, plastic baggies and plastic silverware are small expenses that add up quickly. Instead, opt for reusable lunch container alternatives and a one-time expense. It’s not only good for the planet, but kids will get on board if you let them pick items that speak to their sense of style. You’ll also save yourself trips to the store! Don’t let back-to-school make a hefty dent in your wallet. At the store, take advantage of great deals and also consider different ways of eliminating perennial expenses. — Content courtesy StatePoint.net

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Centre Hall Fire Company tests new equipment By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — Members of the Centre Hall Fire Company gathered at Bierly’s Garage on top of Mount Nittany on July 20 for a training and testing session for their newest pieces of rescue equipment. The company recently purchased several new cutters and spreaders used for the extraction of vehicle crash victims trapped in their cars. The new tools, manufactured by the Hurst Jaws of Life Co., were purchased from the Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company in Dewart. Susquehanna representatives Dana Shaffer and Brian Bryson were on hand to explain and help demonstrate the new devices. One of the cutters and a spreader came with a portable hydraulic pump powered by a small gasoline engine, allowing the tools to be used away from the fire trucks. Each pump has dual hose outlets, so a total of four tools can be used simultaneously, and the pumps feature self-closing quick disconnect hydraulic connectors which allow “hot swapping” of tools without shutting down the pumps. Another cutter is powered by a self-contained pump driven by an onboard electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack, providing up to 45 minutes of cutting power per battery charge. It can also be plugged into a fire engine’s generator in the event of a dead battery. The new tools are lighter, faster and much more powerful than the fire com-

pany’s old extraction tools, which were purchased in the early 1980s. Bryson said the new cutters can generate 277,000 pounds of cutting force, and weigh about 50 pounds, making them manageable by one man. CHFC member Domer Smeltzer said that their old cutters generated 115,000 pounds and weighed between 75 and 80 pounds. Smeltzer noted that the higher force is needed when cutting into today’s vehicles because of the increased use of high strength boron alloy steel in areas which enclose the passengers. “It’s meant to not crumple or give,” said Shaffer. “Everything’s meant to tear away except for the ‘bird cage’ around the passengers.” Another new tool is a windshield cutter, which is useful for gaining access to front seat passengers. The cutter resembles a cordless drill, but with a three prong cutting head. CHFC member Harry Hockenberry demonstrated this device by snipping out a wrecked car’s windshield in a matter of seconds. “When I first started (in the fire company), you used an axe and chopped the whole way around the windshield,” said Smeltzer. All this power and technology doesn’t come cheap. Smeltzer said the company paid nearly $40,000 for all the new tools and accessories. Some of the funding came from the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association, a state agency that helps fund equipment purchases and training, and the remainder came from CHFC fundraisers and donations. He said the CHFC

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DANA SHAFFER, from Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company explains the operation of the new extraction tools purchased by the Centre Hall Fire Company. sold their old extraction tools to the Gregg Township Fire Company in Spring Mills, and that extraction equipment owned by the Millheim, Gregg Township, and Centre Hall companies is all compatible, allowing the tools to be shared if necessary. Smeltzer noted that volunteer firefighters are certified by the state. “We are all tech level certified, which is a state certification on vehicle rescue,” he said. He said the firefighters must pass a 48-hour course on vehicle rescue to attain certification. “People don’t realize how much time we put in,” said Tom Barner, a

46-year veteran of the CHFC. Smeltzer is grateful to Harold Bierly of Bierly’s Garage, who provides his parking lot and wrecked autos from his auto salvage business free of charge to the CHFC for training. “He’s been really good to us,” Smeltzer said. The CHFC consists of about 30 members, headed by Fire Chief Brian Tice. “We’re always looking for new volunteers,” said Smeltzer. For more information, contact the Centre Hall Fire Company at (814) 364-1816.

AAUW State College schedules July 30 book drop-off day STATE COLLEGE — After several years in their East College Avenue location, AAUW State College has moved their Used Book Workshop to a brand-new facility located at 176 Technology Drive in the Boalsburg Technology Park, accessible via Discovery Drive off state Route 322 from State College. The workshop is now open for business. It is staffed Monday nights 6-8 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During workshop hours, book donors are asked to bring donations to the door and ring the bell for assistance. During other donation times, there are blue donation bins at the driveway entrance. A special AAUW State College Book

Drop-off Day will take place at the workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, where donors can deliver books right to the door. Tours of the new workshop will also be available. Most types of books are welcome, with the following exceptions: wet, moldy, dirty or torn books; textbooks more than five years old; encyclopedias and other reference sets; records, VHS tapes, cassettes, and magazines. These items will not sell and there are not resources to dispose of them at the

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workshop. Centre County Recycling will accept soft cover books that are bundled, and magazines, for curbside pickup. Hardback books can be recycled the same way, once the covers are removed. “We are very happy in our new location,” commented Donna Trapp, overall book sale chair for the group, “and we’ve already had many, many book donors out with book donations. Their efforts - coupled with dedicated shoppers at the sale, and volunteers who work year-round to

make the sale possible — combine to make a win-win for our community.” Billie Willits, AAUW State College CoPresident, added that this has been a wonderful year for the organization, now in its centennial year. “We grossed over $150,000 at this year’s May sale – breaking our past fundraising record. Almost $90,000 of that went to local grants, projects and scholarships that support our mission to advance equity for women and girls. And now we have a wonderful new facility to work from. We’re really proud and grateful for this exceptional year.” Learn more about AAUW State College at www.aauwstatecollege.org.

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Civil War group to meet STATE COLLEGE — The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the PA Military Museum auditorium, 51 Boal Ave., in Boalsburg. National Civil War Museum CEO Wayne Motts will speak on “Fighting the Civil War: Historical Treasures and Artifacts of the Conflict.” 150 years ago, events in the United States were turbulent, uncertain, nationalistic and full of terror. Opened in Harrisburg in 2001, the National Civil War Museum holds more than 4,000 artifacts and over 21,000 archival items. Motts will describe these Civil War treasures with a power point presentation and bring Museum books for sale. Motts holds two degrees in history and

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has been a licensed battlefield guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park for 28 years. Previously to being named the National Civil War Museum CEO, Motts was the executive director of the Adams County Historical Society for seven years. He is the co-author of two Civil War related books. Join Motts on a journey of the history of the Civil War illustrated by some of the nations’’ rarest surviving Civil War artifacts in the Museum’s collection. Anyone who is interested in joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table is invited to attend. For more information, contact Central PA CWRT President Lynn Herman at (814) 8610770.

STATE COLLEGE — More than 2,600 pounds of organics and recyclable material were collected during the four day Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts. More than 47,000 water bottles were recycled between the two festivals — that’s over 30,000 feet of water bottles stacked top to bottom — enough to reach an airplane in flight. More than 1,100 pounds of cardboard, plastic and glass were recycled at People’s Choice and 1,500 pounds of organics, plastic bottles, metal cans,

lemonade cups and French fry buckets at Arts Fest. Arts Fest keeps getting “greener” each year thanks to the efforts of Fest Zero — a group of Penn State alumni, current students and concerned citizens, the Borough of State College, the Pennsylvania State University and the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority. Compost and recycling bins were placed next to each trash can and for the first time in the 50 years of the festival, vendors purchased compostable plates and cutlery. It was a great year for recycling at the local festivals. Lemont Fest also had a plentiful recycling program.

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Penns Valley Spotlight Penns Valley shooting team places at nationals SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley BB Gun Shooting Team won seventh place out of 59 teams during the 2016 Daisy International BB Gun Championship Match, held July 1 through 4 in Rogers, Ark. Team member Grace Hockenberry won the top overall shooter aggregate, and first-place sitting position awards, and Morgan Stover took first place in the alternate standing position category. The team was founded in 1988, organized by Spring Mills resident John Wert. The team won its first state championship in 1993, and has now won the Pennsylvania State Championship 11 times since 1993, including six of the last 10 years. Wert still serves as head coach of the team, assisted by Lynn McCool. The participants in this program are 8- to 15-year-old boys and girls.

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Military Museum hosts Vietnam Revisited bivouac By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — The hot, sticky July weather was the perfect setting for simulating jungle warfare in the Vietnam Revisited living history bivouac on July 23 and 24 on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. Museum educator Joe Horvath, a Navy veteran, helped organize the first bivouac seven years ago. He was concerned about how the public would receive the event, considering the controversial nature of the Vietnam War in its time, but the bivouacs have received many compliments from visitors, especially from Vietnam veterans, who have verified the accuracy of the event’s portrayal of Vietnamera military life. Arriving at the bivouac is like walking onto the set of a war movie, with soldier reenactors in period correct uniforms displaying accurate weapons of the time. To help set the mood of the Vietnam era, vintage recordings of Armed Forces Radio broadcasts were played over speakers near the museum building. Military Jeeps and a black, menacing-looking gun truck named “Daughter of Darkness” stood near the army tents. The gun truck is built on an M37 Dodge three-quarter ton tactical truck chassis, sometime known as a “Beep.” The truck is armor plated and fitted with two machine guns. Gun trucks like this served as command vehicles for convoys traveling the dangerous roads of the Central Highlands and Northern Military Region I near the DMZ in the war. “Daughter of Darkness” is a replica built in 2012. Only one gun truck used in Vietnam is known to have made it back to the U.S.A., and it resides in the Military Transportation Museum in Fort Eustice, Va. A Vietnam veteran, who declined to be identified, said he served 10 months in the army as a crew chief gunner in Vietnam. “War is a heck of a learning experience if it doesn’t kill you,” he commented. Reenactor Randall Diehl presided over a display of

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VIETNAM-ERA military vehicles, including a Dodge gun truck, were on display at the Vietnam Revisited living history bivouac on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. weapons, including rifles, grenade launchers and C-4 plastic explosive. He said soldiers in Vietnam actually used the C-4 to cook food. “You would break off a piece and roll it into a ball and light it,” he said. “It burns extremely hot. You could boil water in a few seconds.”

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The Avid Gardener: Nippon’s nasty export LORA GAUSS

Although gardening in the very early 20th century was a challenge, there is one annoyance with which our predecessors in the eastern part of the United States did not have to contend — Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica). This is because the beetles were not discovered in the United States until 1916 in a plant nursery near RiAvid gardener verton, N.J. Lora Gauss lives in It is believed the Philipsburg. Email her at community@ larvae arrived from centrecountygazette. overseas in a shipcom. ment of iris bulbs before 1912, the time when inspections of imports began. In Japan, where these beetles originated, there were natural predators to keep them in check. We were not as lucky. A century later, east of the Mississippi, we are still suffering the spreading aftereffects: severe damage to turf grass, as well as to the foliage, flowers and fruit of more than 300 species of plants. Their skeletonizing habits have become a major annoyance. I found it useful to learn about their life cycle and habits in order to better control them in my yard. The adults, which emerge from the ground here in mid-June to mid-July, are about ½” long and ¼” wide, and a metallic green with coppery wing covers. If disturbed, they tuck in their legs and drop off of plants, poking up their back legs to ward off threats. They feed over about a six-week period, most eagerly in full sun from about 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and move downward on plants from the top as the leaves are consumed. Odors (also known as pheromones) coming from beetle-damaged leaves, as well as other adults, attract more beetles

to feed on the same plant. Besides feeding, they also mate. At sunset, once the pheromone is no longer produced, the females fly to the turf to lay eggs several inches below the surface. These eggs mature into larvae (grubs) which are C-shaped, plump and grayish white with light-brown heads. They feed on the roots of grass until cold weather eventually drives them further underground. There they overwinter below the frost line. When the warmer weather arrives in the spring, the grubs once again feed on grass roots until they mature and pupate about 1-3 feet below the surface during May or early June, later emerging as adult beetles to begin the cycle once again. Homeowners often try to attack the Japanese beetle in its underground phase as a grub or later as an adult beetle. Attacking the grubs is complicated. There are many approaches which require prudent and knowledgeable strategies, and some are only available to places like golf courses. One I read about included applying an insecticide like halofenozide, (more likely to conserve beneficial insects), at some point between July-September. A different type of method, using biological control (think harnessing nature), has included purchasing something called milky spore disease (Bacillus papillae), which is a bacterium that causes a disease in the grubs. This, according to a University of Minnesota Extension site, is no longer as successful in scientific trials as was reported in the 1960s. A third (also biological) control is using a beneficial nematode (a microscopic parasitic roundworm), Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, that finds a grub, penetrates and inoculates it with bacteria. Then the nematode feeds on the bacteria, which kills the grub. However, for any of these grub treatments to be done by the homeowner, as an Iowa State University Extension site explains, “The relatively small area you can

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JAPANESE BEETLES can wreak havoc on plant life, but they are an easy problem to solve. treat (compared to the grassy sites in the surrounding area) will not have any impact on the following year’s adult population.” This is because the beetles are strong fliers that can travel long distances from where they emerged to where they are feeding. The good news is that there is one inexpensive preventative measure shown to have success. It is to withhold water from the lawn in late summer, letting it go dormant at the time when the female beetles are laying eggs. The eggs and young grubs require moisture to thrive, so the next year’s adult population will be decreased. For those suffering through a particularly annoying infestation (A friend told me that someone she knows has a 5-gallon bucket of dead beetles in his garage), there are some organic strategies that can be used to help control the adult population. The No. 1 way to decrease the population, especially in smaller areas, is to handpick the beetles from plants, which has been found to be about as successful as spraying. The best times of day are in earlier morning or evening when the insects are more sluggish. When a jar of soapy water or rubbing alcohol is held beneath the infested leaves, the disturbed beetles will drop off into the jar, not only killing them, but removing the pheromone they release. If there are fewer

beetles, there are fewer released pheromones to attract a crowd. Other ideas include laying a plain cloth under a tree and shaking it so that the beetles drop onto it, or using floating row covers (or other similar gauzy material) to protect smaller or more valuable plants. There are certain types of plants that attract the beetles, such as roses, grapes, flowering crabapple and American linden. Replacing common landscape plants that are inevitably attacked with others seldom damaged, like holly, rhododendron, common lilac, euonymus and yew, is another approach. Finally, it is considered wise to steer clear of any Japanese beetle traps that use lures. The reason is that these traps capture as few as 54 percent of the insects in the garden (as shown in a University of Kentucky study), while attracting far more to do damage on adjacent plants. There is some good news in all of this. Though beetle damage may look unsightly, it rarely seriously harms the health of the attacked plant, so confining control to more noticeable areas around the yard or building may be an option. Also, I did learn that Japanese beetles particularly like to feed on poison oak, sumac and ivy plants. That warmed my heart.

Family Discovery Day set for Aug. 6 BELLEFONTE — Family Discovery Day at the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6. At the free event, children can play matching games, hunt for critters, watch squiggly-wriggly worms at work, take home

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Back to school: An exciting time for students, teachers By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Back to school. The words elicit moans and groans from most kids — and probably many teachers, too. But as August approaches and the start of a new school year creeps up on parents, kids and school professionals, reality sets in. A new school year means a big transition is coming — new teachers, new routines, new classmates, new lockers — a lot of new things on the horizon. And like with most things in life, change is both exciting and scary. According to Connie Schulz, family outreach specialist for State College Area School District, some of the common worries associated with a new school year include: “Will any of my friends be in my class(es)?” “How will I find my way around the school?” “What will my bus be like?” “Will I remember my locker combination?” “Will I fit in?” And those are just a few, she said. While parents might not have specific answers to those questions, there are some things they can do to offer guidance, calm some fears and help to alleviate at least some of the stress and anxiety of starting a new school year. “Parents can help transitions or any worries by listening non-judgmentally and acknowledging and naming the feelings the children express. For example, ‘You seem worried about riding the bus.’ You might brainstorm ways to deal with the situation. Arranging a tour of the school building together might help alleviate worries about finding the way around,” Schulz said. Susan Marshall, head counselor at State College Area High School, said that sometimes it’s as simple as parents making the time and effort to talk to their kids about the new school year, and paying attention to their feelings about it. “I think parents can definitely help by talking about the upcoming year with enthusiasm and excitement, showing interest in the classes that their student has selected and maybe tying those topics to the outside world, when possible,” Marshall said. She added that encouraging students to come to orientation programs before school starts or just walking through school hallways looking for room numbers can also alleviate stress before the year begins. Change is hard for everyone, she said, and oftentimes

it’s helpful for adults to recognize that change is difficult and to talk openly and honestly with their kids about what these changes will look like and to be prepared for an adjustment period. Routine is important, she said. Kids crave structure and routine, and establishing this early on in the school year helps set the tone for a more positive start and a smoother transition. Also, parents should continue to “check in” on their kids from the start of the school year on. Ask questions, she said. Ask about their classes and teachers and friends. Ask how the new school year is going. Parents and guardians of all ages of kids should be doing this, she said — from 5-year-olds to high school seniors. “Asking how the new year is going may seem ridiculous when their teen doesn’t share much info in the first place, but it’s always good to keep showing they care,” Marshall said. For teens especially, it’s important for parents and caregivers to help their kids figure out healthy ways to manage stress and deal with change. Adults can’t do it for their kids, but they can certainly be there to help kids figure it out for themselves. “By talking about strategies with their child, responsibility will be handed over to the child and parents will send the message that they believe their child is capable. Students need to hear this message from their parents. And even though they may feel overwhelmed and stressed, it will help them to grow when they know that their parents believe in them and are there if they can’t make it. This is tricky ground with young adults — knowing when to step in and knowing when to bow out,” Marshall said. For those students who are dealing with more than the “normal” transition of a new school year — perhaps moving to a new district or going to middle school or high school for the first year — there are inevitably even more worries that surface. While all transitions are tough, attending a brand new school is intimidating, Marshall said. In these situations when a young person might be feeling especially anxious about the upcoming school year, she said the best thing to do is to help him or her get as familiar as possible with the new surroundings. “Encourage new students to attend orientations, get involved in a club or activity, meet with their school coun-

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New school year is filled with lots of preparation CONNIE COUSINS

Every year we look with shock at the calendar — or our cellphones — and exclaim, “It can’t be time for school to start!” But the first day of school is approaching and there is much to be done — by both students and teachers. For teachers, especially at the elementary school level, there are rooms to get ready. Most teachers plan to go in a few days ahead Connie Cousins of time and decorate covers a wide their rooms, put up variety of events in charts and posters. Centre County for For some, who have the Centre County taken over a new grade Gazette. Email her or been moved to a at ccous67@gmail. new room in which com. to teach, it is a monumental task. Books and manuals may be in boxes following the move, at home or in some storage area. Teachers face many hurdles as they prepare for the school year. There are usually meetings that teachers must attend prior to school’s start. Barb Judy is a family and consumer sciences teacher at State College Area High School. “We attend three days of mandatory meetings prior to the start date for stu-

dents. Beyond that I will put in at least two more days to ready my area. There are at least 80 boxes of supplies bagged to protect them from the asbestos removal that took place this summer. I will have to deal with those. All the supplies for my cooking classes have to be bought and stored. In the past there were aides to do that, but that assistance is gone, so I will be shopping. I am hoping the building people finish the floors. When there is food preparation occurring, there must be a flushable surface and drains. Right now there are holes in the floor. There have been revisions in curriculum and the changes from paper (some 12,000 pieces) to digital formats all must be perfected,” Judy said. Many teachers attend classes in the summer, for continuing education or to earn advanced degrees. They also bring home a lot of work to do after normal hours and that is all unpaid. Some teachers serve as coaches. Others act as advisers to clubs or take on other duties that the school districts request. All of that information should curb any teacher envy you may harbor. For students, one of the less disturbing parts of going back to school is school shopping. Who doesn’t like a chance for some new clothes and shoes? Although most kids around here sport more than one pair of shoes, it was once a very big deal to get new shoes for school. Children were expected to take them off as soon as they got home to save them from the wear

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and tear of after-school play. Most families also pick up backpacks, notebooks and other supplies to help each child start the year. Many teachers use their own money to purchase supplies when the sales come in August. Mary Anne Cousins is a teacher in the General McLane School District in Erie County. “The budgets are usually not enough and I stock up on folders, three-ring binders, pencils and more before the start of school. I usually request that the students have a three-ring binder and give about a two-week notice. If at the end of that time Submitted photo there are still students without a binder, I will THINGS ARE done differently at Amish schoolhouses, but the simply give them one. preparation is very similar to traditional schools. The kids need to be able Byler and her husband, John, have to start on an even footseven children, ranging in age from 8 ing,” she said. months to 13. She is looking forward to She said that she also will spend three having five of them in school this fall. This days prior to the arrival of students in techwill be the first year for one little girl who nology class, listening to new district goals is eager to join her brothers and sisters as and then use one day to set up her classa student. room. We are fortunate to have the schools An Amish neighbor, who was a teachwe have. If you live in a third-world er before her marriage, talked about the country, going to school is more diffiAmish School System. Nancy Byler said cult. If you can’t provide your own backthat the first day of school for her family is pack, paper and pencils — you can’t go in the last week of August. to school. Many churches and service or“When I taught, I had first through ganizations buy up sale items and send eighth grade in my school,” Byler said. them to needy kids, both here and over“Class size was from 27 to 33 students, deseas. pending on the year. We pay private taxes The St. Luke Lutheran Church sewing so the paper, pencils and other supplies group is sewing backpacks that will be will be in the school for the students.” filled with donated items and sent overByler will also be sewing new dresses for seas where needed to help children go to the girls as she finds time and she said she school. has already provided new pants for the boys.

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End of high school years brings out the emotions By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

Graduation parties are over, proms and class trips are a distant memory, and I am now faced with my new reality. I am the parent of a college student. This school year will be different — and way more emotional — than any other new school year that I’ve experienced as a parent. In less than a month, my husband and I will drop off our son — our first-born child — at his college dorm room. It sounds cliché, but the whole notion of having a college-aged child is a bit surreal to me right now. While growing up, I heard my mother say at least a million times, “I don’t know where the time goes.” At this point in my life, I finally understand what she meant. I can clearly remember getting teary as I dropped him off for his first day of preschool, then kindergarten. I remember his last field day in elementary school like it was yesterday, and recall feeling anxious when he got his first locker in the early days of middle school. I have vivid memories of eighth-grade graduation, and being in disbelief about having a kid in high school. I wanted to make sure that he could find his classes when he got his schedule freshman year, so we took some time walking through the halls of the high school to get familiar with the classrooms. It’s now funny to think that during those years, I was most worried about him remembering his locker combination and getting from one classroom to another on time. Still I believed, “It’s OK, his high school years will go by slowly.” We still have four more years, and so many exciting things on the horizon — sports, dances, learning to drive, the whole teen experience. Certainly those years will drag on. Or so I thought. It was just about a year ago when it hit me that senior year was fast approaching. “It’s OK,” I thought. “We still have senior

year.” It will be filled with college visits and applications, searching for scholarships and navigating the maze of financial aid. We’ll be busy with senior nights and banquets and awards ceremonies, and planning for parties and trips. All of those things will take time, and we’ll make the most of every minute. And while all of those things did happen, they happened in the blink of an eye. A senior football season came and went, as did a final lacrosse season in the spring. There were so many other “lasts,” as well — a last time to help him get ready for a winter formal and prom, a last time to watch him ride on a float in the homecoming parade, a last report card. To be honest, with the exception of graduation, the end of senior year felt like the end of any other school year. The school year ended, the summer was in full swing like every other year before. But now the feeling is here. A new school year is fast approaching and reality has hit. We aren’t talking about the upcoming high school football season. He’s not going to his practices or sports camps like every other year. He is 18, and he is truly becoming an adult. Needless to say, the time that I thought we had seemed to disappear into thin air. So here we are, a few weeks away from a new school year and our calendars look much different. I’m not sure right now how I feel about having more free time in my schedule. A new school year means change for families, for sure. New classes, teachers, routines, etc. But for me, this school year means a change that is completely foreign. As we prepare for our son to head out into what I am hoping is the best adventure he’s had yet, I am not quite sure what this school year will feel like to the rest of our family. The worries are no longer about lockers and navigating hallways of the high school. The emotions are much different now at this stage of life. I feel excited for him, and I feel, without a doubt, that he is ready to move on. But like most parents, it’s definitely hard to let go.

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College conversations: Acing the application essay One of the most challenging aspects of applying to college is the application essay. For high school students competing for a limited number of spots, a stellar essay can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. The Common Application and the Coalition Application both require an essay, and many colleges and universities ask you to write additional supplemental essays. Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College, for example, has three essays to complete, plus short answer questions. As a college admissions consultant working with young people applying to college, let me offer the following suggestions as you write your responses to application essays:

REVEAL YOURSELF

Your essay should tell your readers, who are admissions officers, something about you beyond the rest of your application materials, such as your GPA and SAT scores. Your essay should reveal your unique perspective and showcase your writing skills.

STAND OUT

Personalize your essay. Don’t pick a topic or story that could easily be told by someone else. The most common college essay topics relate to sports or mission trips.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Your essay should not be an epic tale of your life, but should provide insight into who you are, and how you make a difference. What are you passionate about? What are the pivotal points in your life thus far? Your essay should reveal one small story or a moment in time.

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Help ease children’s fears heading to school year School is intended to be a place to learn, a place to grow, a place where children can experience. Despite our positive intentions for enriching the lives of our children, the transition back to school can be very trying. Many children may experience the “back to school blues.” They may be uncertain about their teacher for the upcoming year, if they will know anyone and if they will be liked, or worse — if they will be teased or even bullied. Children maybe concerned about maintaining their grades and pleasing their parents and teachers with their academic performance. Parents may experience anxiety and sadness as well. Worry about logistics such as getting three children to three different schools or daycare each morning,

concern for their children’s emotional and physical wellbeing, and financial stressors as they transition back to school can be quite expensive. Fortunately, most children are able to readily cope with these changes, worries and feelings of sadness about going back to school. Parents can help facilitate this transition with the following strategies: n Talk to your child. Discuss and validate their worries and concerns. Let them lead the conversation this time. Be a patient listener. n Empathize. School can be difficult at times and it is important to acknowledge that. Perhaps share a scenario from your life experience that was difficult for you. Discuss what you did to cope or overcome the situation. n Practice your back to school routine. Start getting the kid to bed earlier. But more importantly, practice the morning routine. What will their morning look like now that they are back in school? For younger children, a visual schedule may be an effective way to show them their morning expectations. n Talk strategy. Now that we know that it is OK to feel

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AFTER MANY late nights during the summer months, now is the time for parents to get their children into a healthy bedtime routine. King offered the following tips, which may be helpful in getting children to sleep: n Don’t give children caffeinated products or large amounts of food before their bedtime. n Institute a winding down period, keeping activities before bedtime quiet and calm. Don’t allow children to play computer games, watch television or do other activities that stimulate their senses. Alert your child a half an hour before bedtime and again about 10 minutes beforehand. n Maintain a consistent bedtime each

night, including weekends. n Make sure your child’s bedroom is dark and has a comfortable temperature. Depending on the age of the child, a back-to-school bedtime routine may be difficult to enforce. Using this time right before “lights out” may be a good opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their child and have a brief chat to catch up on the day’s events. “A bedtime routine is the best way to ensure that your child gets enough sleep and helps them to fall asleep more easily,” said King.

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the amount and quality of sleep a child gets,” said King. “If a child does not get enough sleep, his or her appetite turns on and stays on.” Sleep requirements may differ from child to child, but generally, a younger child requires more sleep than an older child. “Between the ages of 5 and 11, a child should get nine-12 hours of sleep each night,” said Dr. King. “Teens should allow for at least eight-10 hours of sleep, and it is better if they go to bed the same time each night and wake the same time each morning.” It is especially difficult for teenagers because they want to stay up later and wake up later. They end up trying to catch up on their sleep over the weekend. “This irregular sleep pattern can actually worsen their sleep problems and make getting to sleep at a reasonable time during the week even harder,” said King. In order to get sufficient amounts of sleep, children and parents should reduce the number of distractions that may keep them awake at night. These distractions include watching television before bedtime, surfing the internet and playing games on computers. Worries about school, homework or family problems can also cause poor sleeping habits, as can snacks and drinks that contain caffeine. Establishing a bedtime routine can encourage good sleeping habits and help to ease children into a good night’s sleep.

STATE COLLEGE — Back-to-school time means getting back into the schooltime sleep routine. The first couple weeks are the toughest since children may have been going to bed and getting up later during the summer break. “It might be wise to start the schooltime sleep routine a couple weeks before school starts,” suggests A. Reauelle King, M.D., sleep specialist at Geisinger Gray’s Woods. “Children will need a period of adjustment until their sleep patterns are back to the school-time routine.” Sleep plays an important part in brain development and it’s crucial for children to get enough sleep as they grow and develop. Sleep not only provides an opportunity for the body to physically rest, it also helps to reinforce what a child has learned throughout the day. “It is a well-known fact that sleep-deprived children do not do as well in school. They become fatigued, inattentive and listless, as well as irritable, impatient, fussy and can even display aggressive behavior,” said King, who added that an insufficient amount of sleep also decreases short-term memory and delays response time. An added benefit for children to get more sleep is that they are at a lower risk for childhood obesity. Studies have shown that children who slept an hour less than what they needed increased their risk of obesity by 80 percent. “The reason for this is that the hormones that control hunger are related to

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Keep your family healthy this back-to-school season Back-to-school season can be fun and exciting for kids and parents alike. With your kids coming home after being exposed to all the children at school and the added stress that the school year brings, it could mean more days stuck in bed for your whole family. Experts say that rather than being reactive, it’s important to be proactive by taking steps to keep kids healthy. “Building and maintaining a strong immune system is key to a long, healthy life,” says Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and vice president of scientific affairs, Embria Health Sciences, a manufacturer of science-based ingredients that support wellness. For a strong and healthy school year ahead, Robinson and Embria are offering some useful health and wellness tips.

to promote better wellness and good health. The best immune system supplements are well-researched and do more than simply boost the immune system. Consider supplements containing the breakthrough, fermentation ingredient EpiCor, shown to support the body’s ability to initiate the proper immune response when needed. For example, NOW Healthy Immune contains EpiCor, zinc, selenium, and vitamins D-3 and C for additional support for the body’s immune system. Formulated into easy pouring packs, they are a convenient way for busy families to stay healthy on-the-go. To help strengthen the immune system another way, think about your gut, which is where 70 percent of your immune system resides. Probiotics can keep your gut and you healthier. Consider a supplement such as Hyperbiotics Immune, which contains EpiCor, targeted probiotic strains, zinc, vitamin C and echinacea. While these statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, many experts believe they can help you maintain a strong immune system.

GREAT HABITS

A healthy lifestyle means developing healthy habits. Perhaps most important is to enforce a consistent bedtime to promote adequate sleep, which is proven in studies to promote good health. Added bonus: Kids will be more alert in their classes after a full night’s rest. Proper nutrition is also key: three solid, nutrient-filled meals a day and healthy, non-sugary snacks. Regular, moderate exercise also promotes good health, so encourage them to participate in physical activities like sports teams, dance classes and even just playing in the yard.

REDUCE STRESS

Too much stress can compromise the immune system. Help kids reduce the stress in their lives by not overscheduling them. Ensure that with schoolwork, chores and after school activities, kids still have time to relax, see friends and just be a kid.

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Are you up-to-date on your immunizations? STATE COLLEGE — If you can’t answer that question, you’re not alone. While many adults with children ensure that their child doesn’t miss a vaccination, it’s not uncommon for parents to completely neglect their own need for vaccines too. August is National Immunization Month (and back-toschool season), so while you get your kids up-to-date on their vaccines, you should see if it’s time you received a booster as well. “Vaccines are essential to maintaining the health of the broader community because they help to slow the spread of contagious illnesses,” said Dr. Shane Newhouser, family medicine physician at Geisinger Scenery Park. “They help to slow the spread of infectious diseases and, by extension, can even save peoples’ lives.” Vaccines, which are made with weakened or killed antigens of a particular disease, are supported by the medical community in their effectiveness at protecting people from over 15 highly contagious illnesses, such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and the flu. Also, they’re particularly important for protecting newborns, seniors and those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems; these diseases can cause serious damage to the body and/ or be life-threatening.

Although some believe vaccines for diseases such as polio are no longer necessary since they’ve been mostly eradicated in the United States, we still need them. Why? Because the less people get vaccinated, the more likely they are to catch the disease if someone does have it. Diseases such as the measles and pertussis are still prevalent in many other regions around the world as well, and it’s easy for an unvaccinated individual to bring it back to the U.S. While there are some safety concerns about vaccines, it’s important to note that they undergo rigorous testing to ensure they will not cause harm to those receiving them. Additionally, many studies have debunked the myth that vaccines can cause autism or overexposure to harmful substances, such as aluminum and formaldehyde, which are used in vaccines in very small amounts. So when should you and your child get vaccinated? Since the recommendations differ for every individual, depending on a number of factors such as his/her age, lifestyle, locations of travel, medical conditions, and previous vaccinations, here is a general guide:

NEWBORN TO 2 YEARS OLD

n The best way to protect your children from disease is to follow your child’s pediatrician’s recommended schedule. n Make sure those who are around your baby are up-todate on their vaccines as well. n Immunizations will include a yearly flu vaccine, which is recommended for children 6 months and older.

SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

n Children ages 4 through 6 should receive boosters for four vaccines: DTap, polio, Chickenpox, and MMR. n Annual flu vaccine.

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n Pneumonia vaccine at age 65 or earlier depending on risk factors. n Zostavax for age 60 and above. n Td or Tdap vaccine (if they did not receive it when they were younger). n Td booster every 10 years. You’ll need to discuss your eligibility for additional vaccines with your doctor. If you plan to travel to an area where certain infectious diseases are common, for example, you may need to receive further immunizations.

School, from page 17 loss of the former school placement. Change takes time and everyone moves at their own speed. If it feels overwhelming, maybe a family meeting with the school counselor is needed for more support or help,” she said. Schulz agreed that sometimes it is necessary to call on teachers or counselors to help make the transition easier for a child — whether it’s a new school or just a new year. “If a child’s worries seem excessive, you may wish to contact the school counselor or principal prior to the first day of school to arrange for some extra support on the first days of school,” Schulz said. “Some schools have special orientation sessions in the late summer especially for students who are moving to a new school level.” Teachers and counselors also experience some of the same excitement and worries that their students do, and both Marshall and Schulz said that they need to take some of their own advice when they prepare for a new school year. For Marshall, that means establishing healthy boundaries, and making sure she balances her work with her personal life. “As a school professional, I play as hard as I can when I have the time to play, and I work as hard as I can when it’s time to work,” she said. “Everyone is different, but we all need to take steps to ward off burnout symptoms.” Schulz said that she prepares by planning her schedule and developing goals that she would like to achieve over the new school year. She also likes to get ready mentally for the year by maybe taking a course or reading books and journals related to teaching topics. Getting herself physically prepared is important too, she said. “I also start getting to bed earlier so that I am physically ready to get back into the daily school routine. Teachers need to get plenty of sleep, too!”

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Getting Hot

State College Spikes are on a roll at the right time By JOSE RUIZ correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The Spikes have started off the season in great form with a 24-12 record that has them in first place in the league. Having one of the greatest offenses in the New YorkPenn league, the Spikes have become one of the legitimate contenders for the title and a must watch team this season. The main reason the Spikes have been enjoying so much success is its offense. Right now the Spikes are third in the league in team batting average with .261 and have the second best slugging percentage with .372. These batting stats have led the Spikes to become one of the powerhouse teams on offense generating 193 runs so far. That makes them one of only two teams to have scored more 150 runs so far this season. “Everyone keeps saying we’re hot, we’re on a roll,” said Spikes middle infielder Dylan Tice said. “It’s almost to the point now where, I kind of think we’re just that good.” Yet, what makes those stats even more impressive is they are doing it with plate discipline. As of right now the Spikes are second to last in strikeouts and lead the league in getting walks. Which means the Spikes hitters are not just swigging for the

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THE STATE COLLEGE Spikes have been lucky — and good — so far this season. There’s just about a month remaining in the New York Penn League season. fences or at everything when they are at bat. The team as a whole has been playing the pitchers trying to get walks and not swing at bad pitches. Forcing the opposing pitcher to work for every out. Which is incredible, in nor-

mal teams you only have some players have plate discipline but the Spikes have found a way to have the whole team do it and it is showing great effects. The Spikes’ great offense also has other effects besides scor-

ing runs, it helps out the pitching staff. The offense is giving the pitchers wiggle room to work with in every game. The main example of this is Steven Farinaro. The right-handed pitcher currently holds a 4-0

pitching record even when his ERA is one of the worst on the team at 5.31. Most pitchers with that kind of ERA are not even close to having a winning record let alone an undefeated one, but since he has seen so much run support the team doesn’t lose when he is on the mound. A great offense is a pitcher’s best friend; if a team is batting well it gives the pitcher a chance to make up for mistakes he did in the game, which is exactly what is happening with the Spikes pitching staff. They are not in the top five in any pitching category and second to last in striking out people yet they are still helping this team be the best in the league by maintaining leads once the team gets it. Manager Johnny Rodriguez has been frustrated but has learned to live with the current identity of the team. “That’s another one of those un-quality, quality starts,” Rodriguez said. “He got six innings but it was 95 pitches … and it’s been a trend. His last three outings have been long. Slow game, slow tempo, but we keep finding a ways to win.” The Spikes’ offense has been one the best and if the pitching staff holds up this great start of the season could continue throughout the year. While the Spikes haven’t won anything yet, they are proving to be very well capable of winning it all this year.

Edman gives Spikes flexibility By JOSE RUIZ correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Not all problems are bad. That is the situation that Spikes’ manager Johnny Rodriguez finds himself in. In the beginning of the season not much was expected from the former Stanford shortstop player Tommy Edman, but now his play is giving his manager a good headache. The one where he is playing so well that the manager is being forced to find a way to put him in play all the games. Having more options to put in play than the positions available. In the beginning of the season there was no doubt that Jose Martinez was going to be the starter at shortstop. The organization traded for him at the end of last season and the Cardinals have plans for the Venezuelan to eventually be the starter in the major leagues. Yet, what no one expected was Tommy Edman to be playing this well and putting the pressure on Martinez on a daily basis. While Martinez has been having a good season, batting .276 and playing OK defense, it doesn’t come close to what Edman is doing. He is currently leading the team in runs, and second in the whole league, with 28 and has the best batting average with .292 with an on base percentage .430.

Making him the perfect leadoff hitter for the team. “You watch his at-bats, not a lot of things going on,” Rodriguez said. “He doesn’t chase. He takes pitches. Not afraid to get into two-strike counts. Plays second base, and isn’t a flash shortstop, but he makes plays,” Those numbers are just too good to keep on the bench, so Johnny Rodriquez has been moving him around game-togame playing DH or any infield position. He has become a starter but not at a specific position. Edman pleasant surprise start has given the Spikes three solid options to play any of the middle infield positions, with Dylan Trice and Jose Martinez. Which is the good problem that Johnny Rodriguez is currently facing. What is also helping Edman become a starter is the fact that he great defensive player, making only two errors so far this season. Which is better than Trice and Martinez, who have had four and six errors respectively. Meaning he is getting on base and playing great defense in multiple position, Edman has become every coach’s dream and a super utility player. His manager is so high on him he compares him to the current Cubs second baseman, but has played many position in the Major league, Ben Zobrist. “He looks like Ben Zobrist,” Rodriguez said of Edman. “A small version, though.

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TOMMY EDMAN, shown here during the weekend series with Auburn, readies to make a tag at second base. Ben’s 6-foot-3, 6-foot-4. He’s about 5-foot10, 5-foot-11. But he plays that kind of game.” Edman joined the organization after being drafted in the sixth round in last year’s draft. He is from San Diego but

went to school at Stanford. Where he was named first team All-Pac 12 after leading Stanford in runs, hits, triples and stolen bases. Edman ended his Stanford career by playing 143 straight games where he was All- Pac 12 defensive team at shortstop.

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Howard tops Philipsburg; punches ticket to finals By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — The Howard Hawks may have given up every bit of momentum and their seeming vice-grip on the County League semifinals when Philipsburg won the fourth game of the series, but all was not lost. The Hawks still had Brian Pelka. After the defending champion Pirates tied the series at two games each on July 23, perhaps the easiest decision the Howard coaches made was giving the ball to Pelka to pitch the series-deciding fifth game at Philipsburg on July 25. Pelka did not disappoint. Propelled by a three-run first inning and three RBIs by Dan Cole, the 44-yearold veteran right-hander pitched Howard to a 7-2 victory that clinched the series and sent the Hawks into the finals against Clarence. Pelka, not quite as sharp as he was in Game 1, still gave up just two runs on eight hits, struck out six, and walked just two. He was helped by an error-free and opportunistic defense — two Pirate runners were thrown out at third base — and the three runs Howard put up in the first inning were ultimately all that he needed. Howard scored another run in the third to take a 4-1 lead, and then essentially wrapped things up with another three-run rally in the fifth. “First inning, I was a little too predictable,” Pelka said, “but then I settled down. The last inning I was definitely running out of gas, but I was able to make a couple good pitches and let them get the bat on the ball.

“It was a good offensive day, and a good defensive day. Put us in the finals.” Howard didn’t waste any time asserting itself against Philipsburg starter Parker Watson. The first four Hawk hitters reached base, and three consecutive singles by Scott Zubeck, Ty Womer, and Cole gave Howard the early lead. Cole’s hit drove in the first two runs, and one-out sacrifice fly by DH Dylan Womer accounted for the third. “That (hit) got us ahead,” Cole said. “It was a big one because we’d been missing that the last couple games. Getting ahead early was huge today.” Spike Island countered with three hits and a run in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by Watson. However, a runner thrown out at third gave Pelka some breathing room, and he was able to cut the rally short. That run was the only one Philipsburg scored until the last inning. Howard, in the meantime, added a run in the third on an RBI hit by Dylan Womer to make it 4-1. Then, in the fifth, the Hawks sent eight hitters to the plate and scored three more on RBIs by Cole, Clay Smith and Ryan Dyke. The runs gave Howard — and Pelka — a commanding 7-1 lead. “This is a game of emotions,” Howard coach Jim Gardner said, “and we grabbed an early lead. What was good about it was we kept the pressure on the whole time, kept the life up and didn’t let them get very much.” Philipsburg did threaten in the second and fourth innings, but Pelka ended both of those innings with strikeouts. In the sixth, the Pirates put their first

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HOWARD SHORTSTOP Brandon Getting makes a throw to first base during the July 26 game with Philipsburg. two runners on base after a walk and a hit by Brandon Quay. Pelka was up to it again, however, and he forced three straight flyball outs to end that inning. Finally, in the seventh, Spike Island broke through when Travis Arnold ripped an RBI double that scored Aaron Mason with its second run. But it was too late as

Promotions take toll on Spikes By JASON ROLLISON sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The harsh realities of managing a minor league club hit State College Spikes’ manager Johnny Rodriguez this past week. In the span of one week, the Spikes lost key cogs in their offense. Dylan Tice and Jose Martinez were both promoted to the Peoria Chiefs over the past week, leaving Rodriguez with new faces and a new game plan. “We lost Tice, and he was a big key,” Rodriguez told reporters after the team’s grueling 10-8 win on Friday July 22. “We lost Martinez ... another big key. But look what I’ve got coming in. If I can clean up the offense, we’re going to be fine.” Coming in to Rodriguez’s band of hitters are infielders Matt Davis and Andy Young. Davis came to the club as an undrafted free agent. Rodriguez likes what he sees as far as raw tools from the Mechanicsburg native. “He’s a good, athletic guy. He can play second or third; strong arm, has some pop ... he has to get used to a little more heat on the fastball. He’ll chase a little bit.” Rodriguez said of Davis. Young has a slightly better pedigree than Davis, having been drafted in the 37th round by the Cardinals in the 2016 MLB entry draft. “You would never believe he was a 30-something rounder.” Rodriguez exclaimed after seeing Young hit his first professional home run on Friday. And what a home run it was — the shot was near dead on with the 410 foot nook in Medlar Field. “I liked that one from him,” Rodriguez said. “It shows that he has it in him. It shows he has the confidence. That’s good, because we’re going to need it now.” “The flexibility I had was unreal. I’ve lost half of it.” Rodriguez continued. “I need to mix and match. We are going to have to get (Davis) to pick up Tice, and then Young to pick up Martinez. We lost a lot defensively with Martinez too.” Indeed, the loss of Tice and Martinez will be huge blows for the Spikes’ potent offensive attack. Their three home runs and 29 combined RBI may not leap off the page, but both were equally adept at many different facets of Rodriguez’s approach to run creation. Tice in particular could be counted on for smallball play as well as the occasional power. Martinez was starting to bloom after a sluggish

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Barkley impressed by Miles Sanders By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

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start and carries his .357 on base percentage to Peoria. While Rodriguez is happy to see them move on with their professional careers, he also has a decidedly forwardthinking outlook, as evidenced by his closing comments after Friday’s win. “I don’t care; you give me 25 guys and we’ll go out and play.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK — It’s safe to assume that Saquon Barkley isn’t overly worried about losing his starting job to anyone, let alone a freshman. But it’s also safe to assume that Barkley isn’t taking any chances. Behind him are Andre Robinson and Mark Allen and just recently joining those three on campus, the top running back prospect in the nation, Miles Sanders. So even if he hates to admit it, Barkley is impressed, and excited about what that means for Penn State this season. “I was saying that yesterday,” Barkley said of Sanders. “The kid is good, I’m gonna be honest, the kid is good. He’s really good, but we also have three other backs that are really good too. I think we could be one of the best backfields in the country. With him coming and being highly ranked we set him straight but he came in with that mindset already that it doesn’t mean anything, when you get on campus it doesn’t mean anything. Mark Allen said it perfectly that as a high school player you’ve gotta prove that you are what they say you are. But what you see, he’s good, he’s explosive and he’s cool, we get along really well and he gets along with the running back group really well.” More importantly, Barkley knows that having plenty of talent in the running back room means plenty of competition on the field. And at the end of the day that’s the kind of thing that will make he and his teammates even better heading into 2016-17. “It’s a chip on your shoulder too, because it’s competitive,” Barkley added. “You all want to win games and you all have got that same mindset, but you don’t want him to come in and take your spot. So it motivates you that alright I’ve got to show him that I’ve already gone over one leap now I’ve got to go over another. And he’s got that mindset that ‘I was ranked high but I don’t care about that, I’m coming in and I’m trying to take positions and I want to play.” And that’s the beauty of football and the beauty of sports and all around that’s going to make us better. Camp is going to be really interesting, we have a lot of elite players in that room.” How it pans out remains to be seen, but with training camp only weeks away and the season just around the corner, the waiting and speculating will soon be over.

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With Kelly gone, Eagles hope to turn the corner PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

For pro football fans, the long wait for the new season to begin is quickly coming to an end. Training camps are opening this week all across the NFL, and as usual for this time of year, there is a sudden overload of stories, information, statistics and predictions about the coming season. Also, as usual, no one seems to have a clue about what the Philadelphia Eagles are going to do. That’s been the case for at least the last five seasons, and it’s the same again entering 2016. If anything, there is even less optimism than normal about the Pat Rothdeutsch is Birds’ chances under new head coach a sports writer for Doug Pederson. The Centre County Chip Kelly had the team for the past Gazette. Email him three years and averaged nine wins per at sports@ centrecounty season over that time. But last year’s gazette.com 7-9 record and late season collapse did not sit well with owner Jeffrey Lurie, and Kelly was gone. Even though Pederson had no head coaching experience, it wasn’t a big surprise that the Eagles hired him. Pederson was a protégé of long-time coach Andy Reid in Kansas City, and he will more than likely bring Reid’s style of football back to Philadelphia. How well Reid has fared with the Chiefs after he left Philadelphia apparently was not lost on Laurie. The Chiefs won 31 games since Reid took over, and no one in the NFL throws the ball more than an Andy Reid team. It was true in Philly and it’s true in Kansas City, and there’s no reason to think that Pederson will do anything different when the Eagles start playing. Therein lies the rub. The quarterback situation with the Eagles is, to be kind, complicated. Sam Bradford is the incumbent, but when Kelly left and the Eagles drafted Carson Wentz second overall in the draft, Bradford demanded a trade. Pederson, before and after the draft, has consistently said that Bradford will be his starter, but Bradford does not want anything to do with being a caretaker until Wentz is ready to take over. It should be noted that Bradford, coming off a major injury in 2014, improved drastically in the second half of last season as he became more comfortable in Kelly’s system. He was no doubt looking to build on that until being shocked (like most everyone else) by Kelly’s firing. The situation since has normalized, with everyone saying they are all on the same page, yet it hasn’t been the most comfortable way to take over a new team. The Eagles also signed free agent Chase Daniel in the off season — before the draft — so there are two experienced quarterbacks ahead of Wentz going into camp. It will be interesting to see how all of these questions, at the most

important position in the West Coast offense, work themselves out in the preseason. Quarterback is not the only pressing issue with the Eagles. Last season they ranked 30th in the NFL in total defense, 32th against the run (last), 28th against the pass, and 28th in points allowed. They did register 37 sacks, but that may have been at the expense of the defensive backfield because they were constantly bringing extra rushers. There will be a new defensive coordinator this year in Jim Schwartz, the former head coach of the Detroit Lions, and he will bring back the 4-3 alignment that the team used successfully for so many years under Reid. In his time as a defensive specialist with the Lions, Titans, and Bills, Schwartz was known for bringing intense pressure with just four rushers, something the will help the Philly D-backs immensely. That seems to be the plan, anyway. The offensive line also had its problems last season. Pro-Bowlers Jason Kelce and Jason Peters both had subpar seasons. Peters, who apparently was not a fan of the up-tempo Kelly offense, is hoping to rebound under Peterson’s more traditional approach.

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n Kelce should get a boost from upgrades at both guard positions. In the off-season, the Eagles signed former Texan Brandon Brooks and former Penn Stater Stefen Wisniewski, and they will be joined by second-year guard Malcolm Bunche and second-round draft pick Isaac Seumalo out of Oregon State. n Tackle Lane Johnson looks like a rising star and will anchor the right side opposite Peters. n An improved offensive line would go a long way toward easing the transition into Peterson’s systems. n At running back, wide receiver, and tight end, the Eagles have experienced, if not flashy, groups of players. n Ryan Mathews, 33-year old Darren Sproles, Kenjon Barner, and fifth-round draft pick Wendell Smallwood are the running backs, while Zach Ertz (75 catches, 853 yards) and veteran Brent Celek are the tight ends. n Jordan Matthews and Nelson Agholor are the biggest threats at wide receiver.

The Eagles were middle-of-the-pack in most major offensive categories last season, so Pederson will be looking to create a spark there somewhere with his new offense. It’s not all bad news for this team, however. There are two areas where the Eagles should be outstanding. The defensive line will be anchored by Pro-Bowl tackle Fletcher Cox along with ends Brandon Graham, Connor Barwin and Vinny Curry. Throw in run-stopping tackle Bennie Logan and rookie Alex McCalister out of Florida, and this is unit ready to cause big problems for opposing offenses. Eagles, Page 29

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Penn State to host MSU at Palestra By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State basketball will turn a home game into a neutral site contest this January as the Nittany Lions will reportedly host Michigan State at the Palestra in Philadelphia this season. According to MLive.com the Nittany Lions will host Michigan State on Jan. 7 in Philadelphia at the historic venue. Neither program has confirmed the game. The contest will mark an early homecoming for Penn State’s now Philadelphia full roster with the likes of freshman Tony Carr, Lamar Stevens and Nazeer Bostick. Michigan State meanwhile will welcome the fourth ranked recruiting class in the nation. Penn State will face Duke earlier in the season, the Blue Devils bringing in the No. 2 ranked recruiting haul of 2016. Times and dates for the remainder of Penn State’s conference schedule have yet to be released. Penn State most recently played at the Palestra against Drexel with the Nittany Lions mounting a late comeback to win 73-68.

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STATE COLLEGE — At the dawn of the 2016 New York Penn League season, the State College Spikes welcomed a new roster full of new draftees, experienced prospects looking to continue their development and even some minor league faces with no clear idea where their career might take them. Their fans love the team, and there is a special bond between minor league players and their fans. There is a tangible sense of pride observed when hearing fans talk about a prospect’s chances at the majors, or how players touch their lives, and their family’s lives, in ways big and small. It’s a closeness that is rarely felt at the major league level, if at all. Right now, unbeknownst to many who feel that closeness every time they catch a game at Medlar Field, there are very powerful forces at play

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Dolan wins NCPGA Men’s Championship Series

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John Dixon covers golf for The Centre County Gazette. Email him at sports@centre countygazette.com.

LEWISBURG — The NCPGA Men’s Championship Series had 49 players participating at the Bucknell Country Club with Belles Springs G. C.’s Gary Dolan posting a 37-38 75 to win the 50-59 Division. Mountain View’s Paul Daniel Swanson was four shots back with a 79 while Todd Trexler, Belles Springs G. C. carded an 89. In the 60-69 Division, no one was able to match Bucknell’s Tim Harpster’s 1-under par 69 at his home course. Harpster’s scoring came from the back nine as he played those holes 3-under-par posting rounds of 38-31. Locally three members from Belles Springs G. C. placed in the top 10 as Rick Evertt place fourth with a round of 40-41, 81 followed by John Rossman posting a 47-39, 86 for ninth and Tom Englert carded a 46-43, 89 10th.

The 70-79 Division was won by Dale Bievenour of Honey Run Golf Club with a 38-36, 74 while Bucknell’s Dick Williamson, with an eagle on the par-5, No. 9 hole, finished with a 75. The top five was tightly contested with Lyle Brion of Corey Creek Golf Club at 77, Robert McNutt, Eagles Mere Country Club at 78, and Thomas L Rudy of Tyoga Country Club at 79. Toftrees Golf Club’s Jerry Lauchle carded a round of 5041, 91 to place in the Top 10. In the 80 and Older Division, Ashley Reasner, White Deer G. C. beat Boyd Mertz, Bucknell G. C. by two shots shooting 80 and 82, respectively. The event was the fifth of nine on The NCPGA Championship Series. The tour will make its next stop at Tyoga Country Club on Wednesday, August 3rd with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

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The Philipsburg Elks Lodge Country Club held the annual Elks Home Service Golf Tournament this past weekend. The event, hosted by the Philipsburg and Tyrone Elks organizations, raises funds for the Pa State Home Service Fund The foursome of Pete Byron, Carl O’Dell, Rick Rowels and Dan Myers claimed the win by posting a best-ball score of 53. Two teams, consisting of Adam Campbell, Luke Hoover, Tom Rumberger and John Supina along with Gabi Barnett, Tracy Branthoover, Cathy Jo Miller and Becky Reifer, tied for second place with a score of 54. Three teams finished tied for fourth while posting a round of 55. The groups were Jon O’Rourke, Charlie O’Rourke, Scott Dingers and Bruno DeGol; Lee Burns, Jeff Garman, Floyd Smith and Kevin Tomlinson; Pat Coval, Bruce Kephart, Ron Mumbray and Anthony Grosso. Jon O’Rourke and John Dodson won on-course prizes.

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JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2016 Spikes, from page 27 In response to the lawsuit, members of Congress have introduced the “Save America’s Pastime Act.” The bill hopes to discredit the Senne lawsuit by invalidating minor leaguers right to be included under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Unaspiringly, Minor League Baseball has announced its full support. Much like the debate over on-the-field matters, the debate over the act rages. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-IL, had initially supported the act before withdrawing her support, commenting that “Whether it’s on the factory floor, in classrooms or on the playing fields ... I strongly support raising the minimum wage and the right to collective bargaining for fair wages.” The lawsuit and its corresponding grassroots movement were dealt a nearcrushing blow on July 22. A judge in California struck down the motion to transform the suit into a class-action. The court felt that the individual players’ suits were not factually similar enough to proceed. Baseball undoubtedly breathed a huge sigh of relief at this news. Without the backing of a class action lawsuit, real change will likely be hard to come by, and individual settlements may only wade towards the low-thousands side of the pool. And so it seems that the inherent challenges of a minor league player trying to pursue a dream and make a living at the same time continue to play out. Though the information is hard to find, most minor league players at the Spikes’ short-season level make about $1100 per month. Increases follow with each promotion up the organization’s ladder, to say nothing of any signing bonus for higherround picks. If projected to a full-year salary, the resulting $13,200 figure would be just above the current Federal Poverty Line of $11,880. Still, when fans first learn of the standard salary figure, the resulting conversation is often very divisive. “The players work so hard. They deserve more pay.” “These guys will be millionaires one Eagles, from page 27 In addition, during the past two seasons, the Eagles’ special teams were among the best in the NFL, and with coach Dave Fipp returning, that will be a major emphasis again. Sproles, beside his duties at running back, had a Pro-Bowl year as a punt returner. He led the league in punt-return yards and punt-return touchdowns. In all, the Eagles are all over the map in the pre-season predictions. Some have them picked to be in last place in the NFC East behind New York, Dallas, and Washington. One source had them winning just three games all season, while others have them in the seven-to-eight win range with the winner of the division coming in with either nine or 10 wins.

THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE day, and they’re getting paid to play a game.” The hard truth is that only 16 percent of drafted players will make the major leagues. The others may toil away at places like State College, hoping to refine their craft to simply set the stage for their dreams to be realized. When viewed in that light, is any wonder that players who aren’t a sure shot for a major league roster are fighting for better pay? The other side of the coin is not without merit. If the bill doesn’t pass and the lawsuit succeeds, Major League Baseball — which entirely funds player contracts and development costs — would likely have no choice but to consolidate levels. Rather than carry five minor league levels, clubs would very likely consolidate, and carry half of the total number of prospects and play them at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. Good for towns like Altoona. Bad for the State Colleges of the minor league landscape. Minor league clubs such as the Spikes are businesses, and are well within the rights of capitalism to make money. Teams such as State College are aware of the challenges the low salaries of minor leaguers bring about, and are looking to help bridge the gap, if nothing else than to make their players a little more comfortable during their time in Happy Valley. Enter the concept of “host families,” a group of fans who take in player — and often, more than one — into their home for the duration of the season. They eat with the player(s), provide room and board and sometimes even provide them with transportation to use. Nick F., a husband, father and host family underlines how vital a host family can be. “We had one player tell us that they shared an apartment with 10 other guys, had no bed and it cost about $1,000 a month after they paid their portion of rent, food and utilities.” Though they can vary, the living arrangements with host families are undoubtedly more desirable than the scenario pictures. Dale M. is a long-time player The schedule is no help. The first half of the season features games on the road at Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Dallas, and the Giants. Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota come to visit, while Atlanta, Seattle, Green Bay, Cincinnati, and Baltimore are lurking in the second half. The team finishes at home in the final two weeks against the Giants and the Cowboys. The Eagles are a team that has much to do in a very short period of time. Eagles’ fans are going to be asked to be patient as Pederson and his staff try to bring together all the different elements of the team— new offense, defense, coaches, and players — into a coherent unit in his first year as a head coach. As most football people know, however, patience has not been the most endearing quality of Philadelphia football fans.

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host who has cultivated his own traditions with his charges. “This year we have three players.” He told me. “Two are returnees, and our ‘new’ player is our 30th player hosted over the last 10 years. Just one has made it to the Major Leagues.” “We have never charged rent, or asked for anything in exchange for the hosting,” he continued. “Position players are encouraged to sign their first broken bat of the summer, for my ‘wall of fame’ in the basement.” In talking to several current Spikes, the theme that pops up every time that I ask a player about his host family is nourishment, both physical and emotional. “Sometimes, it’s usually just really nice to come home after a long day at the park and have a home cooked meal,” a player new to professional baseball told me. “Being on the road, or even here the park — you long for just going home and sitting down and unwinding.” “I truly feel as if they’re my family,” another player told me. “I hope that I can be like family to them also.” If you listen to some of the host families relate their experiences, you quickly learn that forging the bond between player and family is perhaps the easiest part of the process. “Last year was our first year hosting a player, and while he was only with us for seven weeks, I was surprised at how melancholy we were with his departure.” Said Gena H. “I’ll never forget getting his text as we were attending one of the Little League World Series games in Williamsport, PA. He said ‘I have some good news and some bad news. I’ve been promoted!’ That was at 9:30 p.m. He was on a plane at 5 a.m. the next day.” “My kids were so upset they made us leave the game immediately to head home

to see him. He had become part of our family, and we missed him.” Dale echoes Gena’s sentiment. “My wife truly takes being ‘mom’ seriously, including doing all their laundry like she would for her own children. Mom is the nurturing mother type and I’m the coach, always trying to build them up and get them to the next level.” “It’s always hard to say goodbye to the guys. We have been blessed with the right mix of guys.” Nick tol me. “they’re showing my boys how to act when they get older and how to treat others.” “We have been invited to (their) weddings and now they are having babies ... we keep in touch with many of the players.” Though the emotional bonds are brought about naturally, they are a byproduct of the logistical advantages of using the host families. Many minor league players are without transportation to come to and from their many commitments. Many host families provide that transportation. Some even cash their paychecks for them. For the Spikes, host families help keep operating costs low, allowing funds to be reinvested back into the customer experience. Not every minor league teams provide host families, and they are not mandated from Major League Baseball. However, the alternative of providing hotel lodging for an entire season — as some teams do — is a logistical nightmare, one that could have a crippling effect. Storm clouds may be gathering around the minor league game, but in adopting initiatives such as host families, the State College Spikes are seeking shelter from economic uncertainty. Much like the players themselves, who value the safety, the feeling of family and the comfort of a true home away from home.

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Women’s Corner Women’s Welcome Club offers many activities By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Do you like going to the movies? There’s a group for that. Do you enjoy stitching, scrapbooking or card making? The Women’s Welcome Club of State College has groups for all those activities and more. Average annual membership is 175 for the club. The WWC has been a vibrant part of the Centre Region since 1978. The club serves as a social vehicle for women who are new to the Centre Region as well as those who are long-time residents. Their website invites women to enjoy monthly presentations, participate in various interest groups and enter into civic-related projects in the area. All activities are voluntary. The WWC will hold its kickoff social on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road in State College. The theme of their event is “The Olympics Come to Women’s Welcome Club.” The evening is open for regular members, new members and guests. The WWC is eager to share what the club has to offer. Bev Mullen, publicity chair, said that she has made many friends through the WWC since moving to the area in 2007. “I enjoy attending the general meetings on the second Wednesday of each month (August through March) and the annual tea in April. I have participated in interest group activities — appetizers and spirits and summer friends.” Mullen served on the WWC Board in several positions and led the group as president during the 2015-16 club year. Among the activity groups you may choose once you join the WWC are: n Card and game groups that include Bunco, couples rubber bridge, duplicate bridge, game night, ladies poker night, and Mah Jongg. n Dining groups that consist of lunch group, morning breakfast group and an appetizer and spirits group. n Fitness groups such as golf at Skytop are also available. n Cheers and chat is just as it sounds with or without a meal. n Curtain Call group attends theater productions.

n Day Trippers enjoy travel and have planned trips both in the U.S. and in Europe. n Going to the movies n Summer friends — get together for miniature golf and treat at Myer’s Dairy. n Special Interest Groups include: Book Club, Gardening, Jewelry making, Scrapbooking/Card making and Stitch-n-Craft. One of the members is planning a new group if there is enough interest. She would like to see some ladies meet at Tudek Dog Park to chat while their dogs play. Each group within the organization spells “fun” in a big way. But the club is not all fun and games. They have supported and participated in many community service projects over the years of their existence. Ladies from the WWC have stepped up and worked at The Festival of Trees, the Trash to Treasure Sale, RSVP Pen Pal Program, PAWS and the Day of Sharing, to name a few. They have collected soda tabs to be turned in to a charity. In September the club will collect non-perishable food and personal items to donate to the State College Food Bank. Catherine Koch has been a member of the WWC for 19 years. “I have participated in Bunco, ladies poker, appetizers and spirits, summer friends activities and many more. I enjoy the appetizers group very much because it is a social, which includes our spouses and significant others,” Koch said. Koch also related that she enjoys the regular monthly meetings and finds the speakers and presenters interesting and informative. Koch is the assistant editor of the club newsletter and website manager. “With all the interest groups available, you could fill your schedule all week, every week, with activities. Each of the groups is asked to be mindful of the others’ regular meeting days when planning events,” she said. The new president of the WWC is Janyce (Jan) Condon. “I moved to State College four years ago without knowing anyone but my realtor. My husband was transferred here with his work,” she said. “After seeing a notice in the newspaper listing WWC welcoming women from the area with ‘something for everyone,’ I went to their Lunch Group the next week and joined the club. I then tried the break-

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OFFICERS OF the Women’s Welcome Club of State College are, from left, Vicky Droll (treasurer), Penny Smith (secretary), Liz Keller (interest groups chair), Jan Condon (president) and LaDonna Weiler (membership chair). fast group (I guess I like to eat) and found a completely different group of women to get acquainted with.” Once she had joined the WWC, Condon continued to add friends in each interest group she tried. She said meeting at restaurants helped her learn her way around the area. She has been a member of the Appetizers and Spirits group where her husband found a golf buddy. “I helped organize the community service projects after the first year,” she explained. She added Toys for Tots, Telethon for WPSU and Women’s Resource Center as examples of organizations the club has helped. “Last year the club added a Mah Jongg group. So I took lessons and now I’m playing Mah Jongg once a month,” she said. Each November the WWC has a fundraising activity. On Nov. 9, the club will hold a “Bake it, Make it and Donate it Auction.” “Handmade quilt or pumpkin pie, all will be auctioned to help support the club,” Condon said. For more information, go to www.womenswelcome club.org. To request a membership form, call or contact the membership chair, LaDonna Weiler at wwcmembership@ gmail.com.

Bring the family together for meal time Between work and school-year commitments, it can be difficult to carve out time to sit down at the table and enjoy a home-cooked dinner as a family, but it is well worth the effort. In addition to offering an opportunity to bond, eating together and engaging in conversation can have a deeper influence on children. Follow these tips to bring the family together and create a lasting tradition.

MARK THE CALENDAR

Create a monthly calendar that incorporates a few meals a week in which everyone can be present when there are no sports, activities or after-work functions. Research shows that children benefit when the family eats together at least three times a week. In fact, reported improvements range from healthy eating habits to improved literacy and verbal skills, according to the Family

Dinner Project. If three dinners is a stretch for your busy family, consider morning brunches or evening desserts.

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Integrate family favorites to create excitement around supper, such as a weekly pizza night. Make homemade crust as a team and craft personal pies incorporating fresh toppings, such as bell peppers, onions, spinach, zucchini and tomatoes. To further maximize time, create dishes on a weekend to freeze and thaw when ready. Try a simple tortilla soup that can be prepared in minutes using a high-performance blender, such as a Vitamix.

HAVE HANDS-ON MEAL PREP

Incorporate the kids into every step of meal prep in a safe and easy way. Drop vegetables into the blender to chop for

pizza or salad toppings, tortilla soup or even a Taco Tuesday fiesta. Then, allow kids to add these veggies to the recipe. Engage your children further by having them set timers and watch for meals to cook. As a final step, allow them to add spices and fresh herbs before setting dinner on the table. Fast and tasty family recipe ideas that you can create together can be found at Vitamix.com.

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PSU alum to stage play at Fringe Festival By STEPHANIE SWINDLE Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — When the curtain goes up at the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) on Aug. 12, Penn State alumnus Dahn Hiuni will be ready. His play, “Murmurs & Incantations,” will be one of only about a dozen full-length plays featured at the festival. The work is a multimedia production that “tells the story of a gay New York performance artist with creative block who fatefully travels to Poland in an attempt to revive his art career, only to be further confounded by the disapproving ghost of his grandfather, a rabbi killed in the Holocaust.” “It is such an honor,” said Hiuni, who earned both a Master of Fine Arts in visual arts from Penn State in 1996 and a doctorate in art education in 1995. “Who would have ever thought? All my dreams are coming true!” Hiuni, an artist, playwright, activist and teacher, combines his experiences in each realm to create art that asks broader, philosophical questions. There are also some biographical similarities between Hiuni and the main character in the play (both are Jewish, gay artists with family members who died in the Holocaust) that lend themselves to Hiuni’s

desire to “dignify and redeem” the past and “stand witness” to history. Hiuni frequently engages with the topic of gay culture in his work, with one of his formative performance pieces taking place on the Palmer Museum of Art Plaza DAHN HIUNI on campus during World AIDS Day in 1994. “Being a gay man has defined my identity as an artist. In some ways, I’m lucky because I have this big, looming identity in the room. I sometimes wonder, ‘What do straight people write about?” he jokingly said. “I have this gift I’ve been given, to belong to several subcultures and communities, and it naturally informs my work.” Creatively channeling his experiences helped Hiuni through an adolescence of “terror and panic” during the early days of AIDS. “When I turned 16, when most are ready to date and explore, I was suddenly faced with this plague, and I wasn’t sure I was going to make it through high school. I think that was very formative. You deal with it by yourself at a young age, and it makes you self-reliant and resourceful,” he

recalled. The topic of AIDS and the loss of that period are dealt with in Hiuni’s play. Indeed, Hiuni’s self-reliance and resourcefulness were tested when he moved to New York City after receiving his master’s from Penn State. He thought he would be “the toast of the town and an art star in six months,” but he ended up unemployed and struggling with the competitive nature of the art world. He recalls that former director of SoVA, James Stephenson, told him, “You are more than an artist — you’re an intellectual,” which led Hiuni to accept Stephenson’s open invitation to come back and work on a doctorate in art education, which Hiuni credits for his successful return to the New York art scene. His work has appeared in The New York Times, and his solo performance, “Twentieth Century Art,” is part of the permanent collection of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. “Murmurs & Incantations” (with a haunting score by internationally renowned composer Yuval Ron) debuted in 2013 at Mixed Greens, a former gallery in Chelsea run by Heather Darcy Bhandari, who graduated from Penn State in 1999 with a Master of Fine Arts in visual arts. The play now has another Penn State connection — Lewis Magruder, a friend of Hiuni’s from his time at Penn State, who earned his Master of Fine Arts in theater from Penn State in 1996, will be directing it at FringeNYC.

“I sent him an earlier version of ‘Murmurs & Incantations,’ and he had some brilliant ideas for how to improve it, so I thought, ‘Lewis really helped me with this play and deserves to direct it,’” explained Hiuni. “It’s gratifying that Dahn would entrust me with his work. It is wonderful and humbling,” said Magruder, who is traveling to New York from Ohio, where he teaches theater at Miami University, to direct Hiuni’s play. “I think the most important thing for me about the play is that the main character’s artistry and his emotional life awaken over the course of the journey, and that kind of transformation is at the heart of why I do theater and what I think really great plays do.” “Murmurs & Incantations” will run Aug. 20 to 28 at the SoHo Playhouse, arguably the most prestigious venue of the New York International Fringe Festival and the site of the early work of Edward Albee and Tom Stoppard. “To tread on those boards with that history,” mused Hiuni. “If nothing else happens, at least there was this.” For more information about “Murmurs & Incantations,” visit www.murmursplay. com. For ticket information and to view the complete schedule of festival events, visit FringeNYC’s website at www.fringenyc. org.

Palmer Museum of Art director Muhlert to retire UNIVERSITY PARK — During the past 20 years, the Palmer Museum of Art has added 4,000 objects to its collection, undergone a renovation that resulted in a new 3,100-square-foot gallery and expanded its outreach programming to include music performances and poetry readings. Those are just a few of the accomplishments Jan Muhlert will be able to look back on with pride when she retires from her position as director in December, after two decades of service. The museum, which has had only four directors since it was established in 1972, will soon launch a nationwide search for its next leader. When Muhlert took the helm in 1996, the Palmer Museum was still finding its footing after an extensive expansion and renovation project in 1993, which added 10 new galleries to showcase the museum’s growing permanent collection. Since then, the museum has not only grown its collection to approximately 8,200 objects, but it also gained a strong reputation for its holdings in American art. John Driscoll, Penn State Alumni Fellow, member of the Palmer Museum of Art’s advisory board and owner of Driscoll Babock Galleries in New York City, said Muhlert has brought “tremendous stability” during an important time in the museum’s history. “She has been very effective in

building the collection. … Under Jan’s stewardship, the collection has become one of the best in the Big Ten, and, in some areas, one of the best in the country. That is a real testament to her leadership.” Muhlert, a longtime member of the Association of Art Museum Directors, led the Palmer Museum’s entry into the prestigious organization, which includes only 242 institutions — and just 50 college/university museums — from throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. “AAMD is the jewel that you want your museum to be part of,” said Muhlert. “When the Palmer became a member, we gained greater visibility and credibility.” According to Barbara Palmer, longtime museum benefactor, Muhlert will be a hard act to follow. “She has been an outstanding director. She is a terrific asset, with a great eye, and is very knowledgeable about all operations and facets of the museum,” said Palmer, who, with her late husband, James, gave the lead gift in 1986 for the museum’s subsequent expansion and has also made extensive donations of American art. “It’s hard to believe that Jan has been here for 20 years, but time flies when you’re having fun!” During her tenure at the Palmer, Muhlert’s focus has been on “selectively” growing the collection, which she said is critical to creating an art museum with a

wide variety of works and artists represented. “When I came here, it was becoming clear that American art was a key part of the collection, and the staff and I have worked hard to build up and fill out that collection, which is shown primarily in the Hull Gallery, named for the museum’s founding director, William Hull, and the Snowiss Gallery, named in memory of Benjamin and Lillian Snowiss by Alvin and Jean Snowiss.” Barbara O. Korner, dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, said Muhlert has guided the Palmer Museum to become a valued cultural asset not only at Penn State, but throughout Pennsylvania. “Thanks to Jan’s leadership, the museum has become a highly respected institution, known not only for its superb exhibitions, but also its extensive outreach programming that has drawn many new patrons to the Palmer. She has positioned the museum to continue to grow in visibility and credibility beyond Penn State and the local community to embrace a national reputation.” Muhlert has led her staff of 12 in developing diverse programming related to the museum’s exhibitions, which include both traveling exhibitions and exhibitions of works from the permanent collection. A highlight, she said, is the “Paper Views” exhibition series, a monthly one-day exhibition during which works on paper are showcased.

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AFTER 20 YEARS of service to the Palmer Museum of Art, Jan Muhlert is retiring. “The ‘Paper Views’ exhibitions have really caught on and are engaging different people — faculty, donors, students. They allow us to show so much more of our collection of works on paper, which can only be shown for short periods of time for conservation reasons.” Other programming launched under Muhlert’s leadership includes the “Art of Poetry” and “Art of Music” series, outdoor concerts on the Palmer Museum plaza, and a jazz series in collaboration with WPSU. Most of the museum’s outreach events are supported by the Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art, who also

organize the museum’s annual fundraising gala. “Educational programming is included in just about everything we do,” said Muhlert. “We look for any way to give people a chance to go in the galleries. For example, when we have a jazz concert, the galleries are always open.” Muhlert is retiring with almost 50 years of museum experience, having previously worked at the Smithsonian Institution, University of Iowa Museum of Art and Amon Carter Museum. She has been active in both Muhlert, Page 33

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AROUND & IN TOWN Muhlert, from page 32 the Association of Art Museum Directors and the American Alliance of Museums, holding several leadership positions. Locally, she has served on the board of directors for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and the steering committee for Partners in Public Service, a collaborative project with Penn State University Libraries and Public Broadcasting.

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LEDs that she moves while taking long exposure photographs. This work will be supported by a $10,000 grant she just received from the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Heinz Endowments. Hepner, as-

sociate professor of integrative arts at Greater Allegheny, was one of 12 artists to receive a grant, out of 184 applications reviewed in the competition. She will continue work on the Arctic theme.

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School of Music appoints new director of Jazz Studies UNIVERSITY PARK — Marko Marcinko, an experienced musician, arranger and producer, will be director of Jazz Studies in the School of Music, beginning fall 2016. During his years in the music industry, Marcinko has worked as a freelance musician playing drum set, percussion, piano/ keyboards, bass guitar and trombone. He has served as a studio session player, arranger, musical director and producer for numerous commercial jingles, independent films and off-Broadway, club and theater engagements. He has also worked with Penn State

percussionists and has been a guest artist for multiple Penn State Jazz Festivals. Born in Archbald, Marcinko studied technique with drumming master Joe Morello and continued his training at the University of Miami, where he studied classical, jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles under professors Fred Wickstrom, Steve Bagby, Steve Rucker, Harry Hawthorne and Ney Resaro. Marcinko toured and recorded with jazz icon Maynard Ferguson in the mid1990s and with National Endowment for

the Arts Jazz Master Dave Liebman in the Dave Liebman Group from 2000-14. He currently works with the Dave Liebman Big Band and the Organik Vibe Trio, which features multi-Grammy Award-winning jazz mallet performer Dave Samuels. MARKO He is founder MARCINKO and artistic director of the PA Jazz Alliance and the Scranton Jazz Festival, and has served as consultant,

clinician and adjudicator throughout the northeast region. Over the past 25 years, he has performed with Joe Henderson, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton, Bob Dorough, Red Rodney, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Mulgrew Miller, Mike Stern, Kurt Elling, Tierney Sutton, Janis Siegel, Terell Stafford, Joe Lovano, Anthony Jackson, Mike Stern and Will Lee; and with popular musicians and entertainers including John Legend, Jon Secada, Joan Rivers, Jay Leno, Connie Francis, Joe Piscopo, Don Rickles, Melba Moore, Juan Gabriel, Clay Aiken, Bob Newhart and Nicol Williamson.

Jay Vonada Quartet to perform STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology recently announced the eighth event of the 2016 Music Picnic Series. At 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, the free entertainment will be the Jay Vonada Quartet. The Jay Vonada Quartet encourages couples to take to the dance floor. Enjoy an evening of bluesy, jazzy swing — ‘cause “It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.”

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AROUND & IN TOWN WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday two weeks prior to publication to editor@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Open house — Rhoneymeade Sculpture Garden and Arboretum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday from May through October at 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Visit www.rhoneymeade.org. 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. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Performance — The Nittany Knights perform at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.statecollege sunriserotary.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Club — Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden Club will host “Ask a Gardener” from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through September behind the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.bellefontegardenclub.org. Meeting — The Nittany Baptist Church will be conducting a series on “spiritual building” at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Mount Nittany Residences, 201 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanybaptist. 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. Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe. Book workshop — AAUW has moved its Used Book Workshop to a new facility at 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg Technology Park, accessible via Discovery Drive off Route 322 East from State College. The workshop is staffed Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During workshop hours, book donors are asked to bring donations to the door and ring the bell for assistance. During other donation times, there are blue donation bins at the driveway entrance. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.

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Children’s activity — The Summer Reading Elementary Club will be meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays through July at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Children’s activity — The Summer Reading Elementary Club will be meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays throughout July at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Exhibit — Collectible paper dolls will be on display throughout July at Apple Hill Antiques, 169 Gerald St., State College. Call (814) 238-2980. Exhibits — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, will host exhibits in August, including: Windows on the World Gallery, “Cuban Art, A Family Workshop,” Aug. 5 to Sept. 25; Sieg Gallery, artist Beverly Klucher, Aug. 5-28; Tea Room Gallery, artists Marty Edmunds and Mary Haight, Aug. 5-28; Community Gallery, artist Peg Panasiti, “Farm to Table,” Aug. 5-28; Photography Gallery, artist Barbara Brown, Aug. 5-28; Print Gallery, artists Nancy Brassington, Christine Clancy, Holly Fritchman and Barb Pennypacker. For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Camp — Artistic Horizon, located at 219 S. Patterson St. in State College, is looking for children from kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in the “Wizard of Oz” fun-filled theater camp in August. Call Michele at (814) 234-3441 for further information or check out www.artistic horizon.org/summer-camps/ for registration information. Children’s activity — Join Miss Kathleen for interactive singing, reading, movement, and of course bubbles in the Book Babies program at Centre County Library, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Stick around after to play and interact with other families and help to build your own support network while your child meets new friends. Stories will vary from week to week, and are especially for babies ages 0-1 years old. This program will be held Wednesdays in August from 9:30–10 a.m. (with no program on Aug. 17). Children’s activity — Join Miss Laura for books, music, and literacy-enriching activities at Centre County Library, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. These activities are especially designed for pre-school aged children. All story time programs will be held Wednesdays in August, with no program on Aug. 17. The themes are: Aug 3, “Jungle”; Aug. 10, “Bears and Berries”; Aug. 24, “Summer”; and Aug. 31, “Fair Fun.” Family Activity— Join Miss Kathleen for evening story times for families with preschoolers and their siblings. Listen to stories, sing and rhyme, and then end with craft for the whole family. Non-fiction companion books will be on display to encourage further reading on the varying themes. These activities will be held Tuesdays throughout August, with no activity on Aug. 16. They will be held from 6:30-7 p.m. at Centre County Library, 200 Allegheny St. Bellefonte. Children’s activity — Join Miss Laura for books, music, and literacy-enriching activities especially designed for toddlers. After storytime, stick around and meet other parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers while your child plays with toys. The programs will be held Mondays throughout August, with no program on Aug. 15. Themes are: Aug. 1, “Jungle”; Aug. 8, “Bears and Berries”; Aug. 22, “Summer”; Aug. 29, “Fair Fun.”

THURSDAY, JULY 28

Club — The Lego Club will meet from 6-7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Elementary-age children are welcome to visit the library and use their imaginations and have a great time building with Legos. Visit centrecountylibrary.org for more information. Event — Wingfest, 5:30 p.m. at Tussey Mountain, 341 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg. Wings, music, and a great summertime atmosphere. Visit www.tusseymountain. com/wingfest.

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Event — The State College Spikes play Williamsport at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. It is fireworks night. Visit www.statecollegespikes.com. Concert — OverheaD performs during the free Friday concert on the Lemont Village Green at 7:30 p.m. Picnickers are welcome; Food for Thought truck will be on hand.

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Event — Girl Scout Badge Day will be held at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Please contact Mandy Maguffey at mmaguffeycrcog.net, or by calling (814) 235-7819, or visit www.crpr.org. Event — A special AAUW State College Book Drop-off Day will take place at the workshop, 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., where donors can deliver books right to the door. Tours of the new workshop will also be available. Event — The State College Spikes play Williamsport at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Bark in the Park night. Visit www.statecollegespikes.com.

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Event — The Alphabet Marsh Family Scavenger Hunt will be held from1-3 p.m. Please contact Melissa Freed at (814) 235-7819 or visit www.crpr.org. Event —State College Spikes will play West Virginia at 6:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Join the State College Spikes and Mount Nittany Health at Medlar Field for an evening of fun at the ballpark while raising money for breast cancer awareness through the Mount Nittany Health Foundation during the “Paint the Park Pink” event. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:05 pm, but be sure to come early for lots of family-friendly events throughout the concourse. Mount Nittany health representatives will also be available to provide information about health and services offered at the Medical Center and Mount Nittany Physician Group. It is also fireworks night. Music — Jay Vonada Quartet will be performing at South Hills School of Business & Technology. Free entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. on the north lawn. These free, outdoor concerts are held rain or shine at South Hills’ main campus, located at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic supper. Refreshments and light picnic fare available for purchase. Grounds open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 6 p.m. and lasts until 7:30 p.m. There is plenty of free parking and restrooms are available. Call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 278-1990 for directions.

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Support group —The Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:30-7 p.m.in Conference Rooms 1, 2, and 3 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Support group is for patients newly diagnosed, recovering, and survivors of breast cancer. Event — State College Spikes play West Virginia at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at 7:05 p.m. Buck Night with $1 outfield bleacher seats, $1 hot dogs, $1 peanuts and $1 small sodas all game long.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Class — “A Joint Venture” will be held from 11a.m. to noon in Conference Rooms 1, 2 or 3 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. This is a free class on hip and knee replacements at Mount Nittany Medical Center. For more information, contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org, or call (814) 278-4810. Meeting —The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet at the PA Military Museum auditorium, 51 Boal Avenue, in Boalsburg beginning at 7 p.m. National Civil War Museum CEO Wayne Motts will speak on “Fighting the Civil War: Historical Treasures and Artifacts of the Conflict.” For more information, contact Central PA CWRT President, Lynn Herman, at (814) 861-0770.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

Movie — Free kids’ movie at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Part of the “Read It, Watch It” series, the movie will be “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Movie starts at noon. — Compiled by Jodi Morelli

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SEDA-COG MPO adopts transportation plans other key stakeholders in addition to the general public. Public engagement was more substantial in this update than in previous years because of the early, interactive process, said Jim Saylor, SEDA-COG’s transportation planning director. “We experienced a significant increase in the amount of public feedback received than we have during previous update cycles,” Saylor said. “This is due in part to the collaborative efforts of PennDOT and the State Transportation Commission. We also engaged the public earlier in the planning process, which resulted in a more productive and ongoing dialogue. We’re very pleased with the outcomes of this effort, and we anticipate continuing this practice

LEWISBURG — The SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) adopted two of its major transportation plans that impact an eight-county region that includes Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. The adoption of the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2016-2040 Long Range Transportation Plan signals the successful completion of a 12-month planning effort that engaged the MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan steering committee/advisory group, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, county officials, transit operators, and

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The No BS Marketing Show affords me the opportunity to hear from successful leaders from all walks of life. My company, MASSolutions, provides me and my team the chance to help clients achieve their goals. These and other experiences have taught me that all leaders, including myself, need to spend more time leading and less time administering. We call it our Activity + Accountability Agreement Program which focuses on five key areas of focus for leaders: n Planning — managing strategy. This one is neglected when we are pulled into situations to help solve the supposed crisis of the day. n Leading — managing your team. How much time do you really spend on motivating each direct report? Your entire team? How well are you communicating with peers? n Organizing — managing pro-

estimated cost of the projects in this plan is $792.3 million. Significant projects listed in the plan include the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation project, State Route 150 reconstruction in Clinton County, U.S. Route 22 resurfacing in Juniata County, Kish Creek bridge replacement in Mifflin County, U.S. Route 11 traffic signal enhancements in Montour County, U.S. Route 15 traffic signal enhancements in Union County, and a local bridge bundling project in Columbia County. The final adopted versions of both plans will be available later in July on the SEDACOG website at www.seda-cog.org. Paper copies also will be available during business hours at the SEDA-COG office at 201 Furnace Road in Lewisburg.

with the next update.” The Transportation Improvement Program is the regionally agreed-upon list of priority projects, all located in the SEDACOG MPO region. The program has a total of 250 projects to be addressed over the next four years. State funding will cover nearly 70 percent of the Transportation Improvement Program project costs, which total around $415 million. The local funding match is less than 1 percent, while the federal funding level is at 30 percent. The 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan envisions how investments in the region’s transportation infrastructure should be allocated to address regional priorities as well as federal and state goals. The total

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KERRY WEBSTER date this year, His on ic development Penn State town hall __________ gazette.com __________ Penn State assistant he said. mid-2000s, ________ county. 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To guarantee at our discretion Tuesday afternoon, 20. of themost liabilitythrough influential Commission to be recognized him is untrue. it to another date Grant statue has preserved y disrecognized PhilipsburgMuseum Net 20 days. Publishers the county’s “It’s an honor Guelich, daughter of section or move of the month. legation about claimed that he briefl who Preservation Commissioners at its recent end said tory of one of stone Historic the state money, Centre County Board of Taylor Guelich invoiced at the assistant McQueary with Bradley, eryone here,” Guelich, of Sandy Ridge, a 50 1979 TRACK: The Centre and Penn State University junior Kirsten Guelich, Dan Guelich founding fathers. he witnessed the to produce gram. If awarded Sue Hannegan, Planning ON THE FAST cussed what the Penn State staff since Dan and Kirsten while addressing Guelich, According to would be required coordiSchool graduate County on County defensive Pipe, Mark Higgins, had been the Centre Rush Township,board of commissioners are Osceola Area High Office, inSandusky as director of percent match. part, both structures from left, are Michael “My hard Development and succeeded1999 season. Centre County student that made about Mcmeeting. Pictured, July 12 meeting. and Community some prob“For the most a phenomenal very lucky to nator after the knew of some things,” during their restoration efforts but there are off, and I’m here we have phenomenal things with It’s appropriate has allowed Mother Nature and Steve Dershem. in great shape, Hannegan. “Essentially, State “He said he “He said another assistant do work is paying that I do around me. said blistering about is going to ed. student in Penn a decade ago lem areas,” on the Soldiers and Sailors Queary testifi to him in the early ’90s said structures, causing have the support youngest full-time most her life. to assault the to sections of the memoand he by Cenhad come history. the problems the top, where it sees said been interesting.” mine, coach surely to meeting at University’s to the situation to him and crumblingthe base of Curtin’s statue. it’s pretty amazing,” Memorial are She was invited 4 Mark Higgins, a very similar someone had come back Jerry “I just think at what most kids are to some type Guelich, Page -the Gazette Commissioner would be fearial, as well and section shows 29, 30 that he had the early ’80s about seeing tre County TIM WEIGHT/For 5 Dershem. “Look at the age of 17, Guelich “Almost every Hannegan, who noted days no 31 Monuments, Page Business ..................... of The Penn as far back as who announced said doing these .... 26, 27 with a boy.” and this year was ed ........................ month’s editionof being the 29, 30 of damage,” were placed in Bellefonte ed the early at Lift for Life, on the doing something 28 Classifi tured in this What’s Happening Bradley identifi 31 popular events Business ..................... Fields. For more the distinction .......... 23, 24 the structures ............................ McQueary said ......... 27 one of the most Stater with State Lacrosse ed ........................ Penn always Family Matters is 25, 26 Puzzles the Happening Classifi at WAR 16 & In Town .... ............. 12-20 THE TUG OF 19-22 What’s ............................ 28 was held July 6 21, 22 Around 9 Arts Festivals fundraising event Sports ......................... Allegations, Page 24-26 Puzzles ......................... exception. The ......................... & In Town .... ............... 12-15 on Page 19. 7 Education ............... 10, 11 Sports 16-18 Around 8, 9 Community event, see stories Community Spread ........... Opinion ............................ Wellness ......... ............ 8 2 Health & .................. 10, 11 Centre Health & Wellness .................... 7 Education Police Blotter Opinion ............................ PIZZAS

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kwebster@centrecounty is Region sure — The Centreriders. STATE COLLEGE bicycle deemed community’s friendly to the League of American Bicyclists in its BiIn 2012, the a bronze- level designation it it so, awarding Community program. cycle Friendly have Four years again it is passed, and nonprofit time for the By CHRIS MORELLI Cenette.com organization with the editor@centrecountygaz treBike, along it’s PittsPlan— It’s not Iowa, Centre Regional to reapSTATE COLLEGEthe famed “Field of Dreams,” ning Agency, it’s not burgh. And ply for designation This Chris Ganter, it’s PNC Park. with the LOAB. College native truly a looking to But for State Pittsburgh Pirates is time, they’re desthe bit. working for to get the silvertranspedal it up a true. we’re going Pirates. He dream come recently hired by the “I am optimistic said Trish Meek, senior The the initiatives. changed time,” Ganter was ignation this of youth baseball National at CRPA. “They’ve with the work is the manager one with the longtime portation planner I’m confident that new a little, but community position is a of application the bicycling They’ve the forefront has done in League club. for the efforts. State University CentreBike are really on in westto be recognized “The Pirates community PATRICK MANSELL/Penn we’re going 4thFest, get out in the Formerly (youth baseball) a great job.” wanting to Central Pennsylvania of CentreBike. and increase said. “My job really done attraction at the is president Bicycle Coalition, the Ganter ern Pennsylvania are the feature Anna Nelson It’s numbers,” Centre Region works intently IT’S LIT: Fireworks tradition in Centre County. with the Pirates. participation known as the rebranded and now a first of its kind of great things. I’m and, of course, lot is really the which has become businesses group was later I get to do a and opportunities pretty cool. with local communities, provide education extremely excited.” is part bicyclists to community. growing larger the pedaling Ganter’s position throughout Baseball’s the town began Nelson. “We of Major League “Back in 2001, cars around,” said initiative. With more more of a vil“Play Ball!” and there were College area to have so we really numbers in State participation wanted the it with more bicycle riders,the area. We dropping, in to youth baseball lage feeling for the bicyclists trying to turn certain is hard MLB designating the started pushing and began that around. promoted education have been strictly for bicycles.” started to grow, “Numbers paths and areasbicycling community the board, with local govdropping acrossinner cities She said the It began working in a voice in especially as did CentreBike.community could have local law communithe game, the with night. After and minority people sit ernments so processes. It worked 6 p.m. that bicycle CHRIS GANTER a street dance. ties. That made and try to road-planning cials and riders concerningIt raised we’re planninglot in store for those note By G. KERRY WEBSTER offi bicyclists. up and take gazette.com going on. enforcement Base“We have a the laws governingto place bike racks kwebster@centrecounty Major League kids figure out what’s safety and initiative by for coming.” acquired grantswith the intent of prothey will. Libhart This is a major make the sport fun again — In just a the money and And, come to that happen,” the crowd for STATE COLLEGE the communities ball. We want throughout we can to make the skies above said the typical is around 80,000 bicycle riders. when the group applied few short days, and do anything sports commoting more School 4thFest activities on Mother Nafor it. paid off sound Penn State University Ganter said. a State College Area Highgrew up That hard work 2012, and was rewarded in sight and people, depending — in applied for shells Ganter — plex will erupt our for designation Penn State University University graduate 10,000 rockets, over ture’s mood. last year so as more than and Penn State Pittsburgh Pirates. get said are ignited Right in step, “We had rain the down a bit,” and fireworks And, for the first ce? Well, it doesn’t cheering on openPark his offi numbers were think Valley. I 6 Central To call PNC Page Happy said. CentreBike, year will history of the Libhart. “However, than that, he someone like me. I’ve time in the 4thFest, visitors will two days this much better in job for ing it up to hope the “This is a dream League Baseball, baseball Pennsylvania more. We to enjoy two bring even Major in college, have the opportunity the birth of always loved though I played football baseball weather cooperates.” begin at 5 with days of celebrating general. Even been something about Pirates Sunday’s festivities States of America craft the and the United Garbrick Amusements there’s always I’ve always followed music, food p.m. when me. on the midway. all in plenty of live that attracts entertainment, Sunconcesopens its carnival wasn’t exvendors and be plenty of very closely.” the road to PNC Park atmosphere, informaThere will For Ganter, a carnival-type as well as the one. sions open, played quarstations. day, July 3. actly a smooth of July is on grad, of course, was a tion and souvenir also kicks “Being the Fourth we thought The State HighState. At Penn State, he entertainment the year, Live On this academic Penn a Monday on two stages. terback at of that long and a three-time as the off at 5 p.m. Down to the Wire and we’d take advantage three-year letterman He was also selected people have p.m., Centre Stage, selection. which is presented Sunday, from 5 to 6:308 p.m. weekend most All-Big Ten will perform things up on Award recipient, the football from 6:30 to open some Ridge Riley member of Libhart, executive scholarSoul Project “the senior too,” said Karl 4thFest commitSubmitted photo annually to displays sportsmanship, the of best of who lots 2015 director 5 team and friendship.” degree going to be 4th Fest, Page participate in the on tee. “There’s ship, leadership, he earned a bachelor’s CentreBike members on 4thFest, and performances beRIDING TIME: MBA in 2007. 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Championship Penn State campus.Red Raiders, seemingly The Bellefonteof nowhere, captured the out state championcoming from over SusqueClass AAA Pennsylvania taut 2-0 victory a large whiteship with a in front of hanna Township hometown fans. clad crowd of the first baseball its The win captured school and ever for the boys’ championship championship in a title other state first ever state school’s only Kohlhepp-led sport. The when a Gregg came in 2010 won it all with a 3-2 victory Unisoftball team Shore at Shippensburg over Jersey the versity. a difficult start, Fighting through themselves through righted Raiders slowlybaseball season and entered a challenging their back-to-baconfident in the playoffs play. a formula sics style of there was coach Dan “I always knew in Bellefonte head biggest win for success,” after his team’s You cannot Fravel said defense. and history. “Pitching two things.” state waver on those the District 6 and Throughout

the Indians on every threat clamped down third inning posed. RBI hit in the Tyler Kreger’s the game — gave BelleRBI in unearned run — the only and then an scoring. fonte the lead, completed the in the fifth inning but it was all Masullo It wasn’t much, need. would Kreger said and the “D” right now,” “I’m speechlesshis teammates accomany and as what he to set in. “It doesn’t get plished began the Gazette at this.” TIM WEIGHT/For better than trophy presentation Following the was led through BellePIAA championship team Smith holds the cars as the the field, the High School’s Storm 2-0. trucks and policehigh school. Bellefonte Area fonte by fire to the June 17, carried back game against FIRST-TIME CHAMPS: won the state title Raiders celebration Red what the of championship amazing The image trophy high after on the Red Raiders’ was a mirror first did. Bellefonte INSIDE: For more Susquehanna into the game in the 15-18 Raiders never the begintitle, see Pages a five-hit playoffs, the got Bellefonte games after run to their state Masullo pitched defenders won seven straight season” and scored place. Dom Raider “second he and the The Raidning of the shutout as runs only once. five. than more than seven more gave up ers also never

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Construction company begins renovations at WRMC WILLIAMSPORT — Alexander Building Construction Co., part of The Butz Family of Companies, recently began Phase II renovations to the Operating Suite on the fourth floor of the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. “Phase II of our fourth floor expansion will be as challenging as Phase I,” said Dieter Reichmann, administrative director of facilities for Susquehanna Health System. “Significant new plumbing work above the ceiling of the occupied areas below the renovation area and the phasing of the work to allow current operations to be

maintained are the biggest challenges of this project. We know that Alexander understands these issues and will closely coordinate and manage the renovation work with our hospital staff.” Phase II renovations and expansion to the existing fourth floor Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) will include: n Selective demolition of existing facilities n Upgraded finishes in circle PACU space n Expansion of Men’s and Women’s locker rooms with modern amenities

n Showers, lounge and lavatory facilities n Twenty offices for administration and consulting to support PACU Department n New Patient Education room n New air handling unit The 13,000-square-foot project will be constructed in three phases to ensure the hospital remains operational throughout construction and that disruption to patients and staff is kept to a minimum. “We are honored to be Susquehanna’s CM for these types of complex projects within Williamsport Regional Medical Center. We look forward to working with

the hospital staff and the project consultants to accomplish another success project for Susquehanna Health,” said Rick Seitz, President of Alexander Building Construction Co. Alexander recently completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion to the Operating Suite at Williamsport Regional Medical Center including two new operating rooms, three new catheterization and EP labs and a new 35-bed pre-op and PACU area. Phase II renovations are scheduled for completion in December 2016.

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.

Natalie Macinty Hutnik to Jamaal Tate and Ashlee M. Tate, 1658 Princeton Drive, State College, $260,000. Ravi E. Patel and Deanna L. Patel to Abby Lichtig, 1694 Sheffield Court, State College, $283,000. Helen L. Rhoads, Donald Ishler II Co-Executor and Rebecca L. Ishler Co-Executor to Roxanne Barzona, 1318 Linn St., State College, $230,000.

RECORDED JULY 4-8 BOGGS TOWNSHIP

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Nancy G. Bostian to Lillian L. Laird, 402 Market St., Milesburg, $120,000.

Margaret E. Condo to Joshua L. Grove, 272 Brush Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $179,9000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Molly Lu Hahn Estate and Barbra H. Saxton and Barbra H. Saxton Per-Rep, Scott W. Hahn and Fred K. Hahn, 1633 Hawthorn Drive, State College, $1. Joshua O’brien and Jessica O’brien to John Russell and Kira Homo, 124 Creekside Drive, State College, $210,000. Amy E. Rebarchak, Amy E. Myers and Caleb J. Rebarchak to Hayley a. Weyhe, 140 Birchtree Court, State College, $183,500. Alice M. Boyer to Boyer Family Trust and Alice M. Boyer Trustee, 230 Oak Lane, State College, $1.

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

Janice M. Shubert to Kimberly A. Shubert, 499 Buckridge Road, Howard, $1.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Donald E. Simmons Estate and Northwest Investment & Trust Services to Camillo Properties Inc., 1510 Cromer Drive, State College, $162,000. Blake Burdette and Nicole Reynard to Jeremy T. Neal and Jennifer M. Neal, 2401 Pine Hurst Drive, State College, $465,000. Tracy L. Cavanaugh and Tracy L. Gayan to Constance M. Marzin, 1635 Circleville Road, State College, $245,000. Ronald G. Korman Estate, Ronald Korman Estate, Richie T. Korman Executor and Wendy J. Yeoman By Sheriff to Federal National Mortage Assoc, 171 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $9,000.57

Trubuild LLC to Brendan J. Goss and Lisa M. Goss, 90 Buffalo Lane, Port Matilda, $400,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Michael Cleveland and Michelle Cleaveland to Katie L. Tenny, 926 Anna St., Boalsburg, $261,000. Loretta R. Dixon Estate and Roni D. Francke Admistratix to Andrew G. Freeman, 150 Indian Hill Road, Boalsburg, $200,000.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Anthony Deciccio and Colleen Lynn Decicco to Anthony Decicco, 387 Railroad St., 387 Railroad St., Milesburg, $1.

MILESBURG BOROUGH

TS&GD Rentals LLC, TS&GD Rentals LLC to Jason Jerome Ritchey, 108 View St., Milesburg, $142,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Mark M. Lozinkski and Regina H. Lozinski to Brent Baskin, 112 Harvard Road, State College, $206,000. Neal H. Hutchens and Kelli E. Hutchens to William A. Burmeister and Heather Burmeister, 112 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $374,900. Gray’s Woods and S&A Homes Inc. to Jason W. Jackson and Ashleigh M. Jackson, 247 Brynwood Drive, Port Matilda, $378,452. Cynthia D. Marrara to Charita E. Samarasinghe, 2569 Carnegie Drive, State College, $170,000.

Danielle K. Boyd to Yuan Zhuang, 633 Benjamin Court, State College, $219,900. Kathleen Ryan Kimball to Julie M. Coons and Hosam K. Fathy, 549 Westgate Drive, State college, $329,500. Elizabeth g. Corless and Michael Corless to Sarah J. Benton, 110 Kenley Court, State College, $214,000. Michael G. Bottiger, Jennifer L. Curry and Jennifer L. Bottiger to Naomi Jean Engelken, 822 Galen Drive, State College, $184,000. Susan C. Carriker and Susan C. Fleck to Sihon Yan and Jing Wang, 717 Oakwood Ave., State College, $216,000.

PENN TOWSHIP

Mary L. Barry to David M. Thompson and Giselle L. Thompson, 229 Poe Valley Road, Spring Mills, $77,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

David J. Watterson to Joe and Val Watterson Living Trust, David J. Watterson Trustee and Valerie J. Watterson Trustee, 146 Young Buck Lane, Snow Shoe, $1. Castle 2016 LLC to Jeremy D. Cantolina, 499 Buckridge Drive, Snow Shoe, $32,900.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Koltay Homes Inc. to Ryan W. Saal and Allison M. Gentzel, 140 Rosewood Cove, Bellefonte, $220,000. Brenda L. Confer Living Trust, Brenda L. Confer Trustee and Monte A. Confer Trustee to Brummert Property Management, 732 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $181,000. James A. Asaro and Brianna Asaro to James A. Asaro, 305 Greenbrook Drive, Pleasant Gap, $1. Nathaniel Drew Bastian and Hyeyon Yi Bastian to Erik R. Jeffreys and Kimberly Jeffreys, 137 Arbor Bluff Drive, Bellefonte, $232,500. Denise L. Witherite and Denise L. Witherite to Marcia J. Fulton, 109 Greens Valley Road, Centre Hall, $1.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Charles D. Bierlein and Lisa M. Bierlein to Stephen Borrelli and Kristy Borrelli, 517 Nimitz Ave., State College, $266,000.

Redevelopment Auth State College Borough to Antonio O. Moore, 720 S. Allen St., State College, $233,500. Michael W. Brown, Marcia K. Brown, Denton Thomas Brown and Harrison William Brown to Patkit Properties, 132-1/2 E. Prospect Ave., State College, $254,000. Travers Residuary Trust, Susan T. Geering Co-Trustee and David A. Baker Co-Trustee to Peixin Hong, 458 E. College Ave., State College, $260,000. William Milford Williams Estate, Stephen Paul C. Williams Co-Executor and William Michael Willams Co-Executor to William Michael Williams and Stephen Paul Williams, 1410 S. Garner St., State College, $1. Robert M. Edwards and Jacqueline M. Edwards to Robert M. Edwards, 812 Wintergreen Circle, State College, $21,500. Isaac E. Sabat, Sandra Annette Martinez, Larry Martinez and Larry S. Martinez to Tyler B. Garner and David B. Garner, 142 Waupelani Drive, State College, $227,200. James M. Rambeau and Christina M. Rambeau to Elizabeth Thiede and Brian C. Thiede, 511 E. Foster Ave., State College, $330,000. Denis M. Collura to Geraldine H. Collura to Michael A. Hickner and Katherine L Hickner, 630 E. Irvin Ave., State College, $459,900. Jane Serkland Estate and Laura Strauss Executrix to David T. Stewart, Zachary T. Stewart to Lucas R. Stewart, 333 S. Allen St., State College, $285,000. E. Jane Olmsted to Gang Ning and Xintian Tina Zheng, 2317 Saratoga Drive, State College, $137,900. Mohammad Abidianand and Sheereen Majdzarringhalamaraghy to Christopher D. Lee and Laura L. Lee, 144 Hartswick Ave., State College, $490,000.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Rhonda Renee Zwisle to David E. Pressler and Penny E. Pressler, 458 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1. — Compiled by Lana Bernhard

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Country living 4 bedroom, 3 bath MUST SEE Large 2561 square foot home is nestled in a wooded setting just minutes from downtown State College. This house offers four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large living room, eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, sitting room and a full unfinished basement. Rent is $1700.00 per month plus utilities. Enjoy the warmth of your propane fire place in the cold winter months and relax on the deck enjoying the sounds of nature in the PA spring, summer and fall! 814-278-7700

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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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Spacious 4 bdrm house, unique charm 3 bedroom, 1 bath close to downtown Quaint three bedroom, 1 bath apartment boasts a unique two-story floor plan. Close to downtown yet still offers enough distance to be away from the hustle and bustle. Washer and dryer included, off street parking included. Walking distance to camp. Each bedroom has a privacy lock for added safety and privacy. Please call for a showing. Graduate students and professionals only. 3 person occupancy available 8/6/16. 814-278-7700

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2 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Home This great 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home features over 1440 square feet of living space, plus an additional room upstairs which can be turned into a den. Enjoy watching wildlife from your back porch or from all of the windows in the living room. This house offers a one car garage, and a partially finished basement, on a nice wooded lot. Rent is $1235.00 per month plus all utilities. 814-278-7700

Large 4 bedroom house just minutes from downtown, features a large dining room, living room, enclosed back porch, and a one car garage as well as off street parking. The hardwood floors throughout and the original wood work gives this house unique characteristics that you wont find anywhere else. Occupancy is limited to 3 non-related persons however that 4th bedroom would be ideal for a study room, exercise room, walk in closet/dressing room! Office Space of Massive amounts 033 For Rent storage in the basement. 814-278-7700

ROOMMATE WANTED Univ Dr and Easterly $575

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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Part-Time Staff Member Positions CentrePeace, Inc. is seeking 1 or 2 new part-time staff members who can help us help others. Skills Needed: • Great Customer Service • Ability to Supervise Trainees • Pickup & Delivery Truck Driving • Knowledge of Centre County • Furniture Moving Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Contact by calling 814-353-9081, or pick up an application at 3047 Benner Pike, Bellefonte.

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3BR- Historical Dist, 2-Story Home Bellefonte 3 BEDROOMS (ONE VERY LARGE), 1 BATH, LARGE LIVING ROOM, LARGE DINING ROOM VERY LARGE KITCHEN, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR BASEMENT WITH 1/2 BATHROOM, SMALL YARD WITH PARKING ADJACENT TO HOUSE NEAR COURTHOUSEHISTORIC DISTRICT $975+UT

furnished private room no private bath w/d in unit I’m looking for a grad student or professional roommate to share a 3 story townhouse. University Dr. Walking distance to campus On Bus Route Private Room/AC 1 1/2 bath Quiet Neighborhood Lower level is my home office Large Balcony Shared use of: Kitchen/ Bathrooms/Laundry/ Living Room This will not be a place for friends and parties. I work from home. Quiet is necessary. Wi-FI Furnished with: Full size bed/dresser/lamp/AC unit/small side table Close to downtown. EVERYTHING Included in Rent (except if you want your own TV in your room TV in LR MUST AGREE to cleaning shared areas I’m a chill person. I am from State College. 48 yrs old/young Serious inquiries only Text or.call if.interested and I’ll send.pics Total Rent $575/mo. One months security deposit Available Aug 20 possibly sooner No.pets Will go fast! LOCATION and price are excellent. NO PETS

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Furnished bedroom for one person. Includes utilities in Port Matilda home located in a lovely wooded area. 10 Miles to PSU. Towels and linens provided. Access to living areas, laundry, kitchen (dishes, pots & pans)& pool. Call or e-mail..NO TEXTS. 814-692-0004

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INSURANCE INSPECTOR: Independent contractor to perform & assist insurance underwriting surveys in Centre, Clinton & Blair County. MIB develops this information from on-site inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural properties. Commercial underwriting survey experience a plus. Part time position. Resume to: m.wagner@mibinc .com

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Antiques

WHITE Victorian Wicker furniture, 2 chairs w/ cushions, 2 tables, 2 planters, sturdy, excellent condition. Asking $400. Can deliver 10-12 mile radius of Bellefont. Call (814) 355-2405

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COALVILLE: Community Yard Sale. 8/4, 8/5, 8/6; 8-5pm. Antiques, clothes, misc, bdr suite, old table and chairs.

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Clothing

14 PAIR Men’s dress pants size 34 X 31, all like new, $1.00 pair. (814) 238-4469

REALISTIC vacuum tube fm tuner mdel 204a, $10, Call (814) 238-4469

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Household Goods

BEAUTIFUL Solid Oak Table, 46” round, 18 in. leaf, includes 4 chairs, $350, Call (410) 599-6833 BRASS Chandelier, 6 lights, working cond., asking $25.00 Call (814) 574-6387 COFFEE Table with glass top, beautiful carved base, $100. Phone (814) 574-6387 HONEYWELL Air purifier, air filtration system, works, Asking $20. Call (814) 574-6387

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Avail now 1820’s 3 bdrm Farmohouse 2.5 bath Carport/ Greenhouse/garden/big yard Secluded side Nittany Mtn hiking/mtn biking 3 miles-Penn State 1 mile-Nittany Mall/on CATA bus route gas heat/public water $1400 + utilities

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1940 ERA Running German Two-Dialed Electric Ceiling Clock with Control Panel $250 (814) 342-3709 Ascom Translator 148 to 175 . $10, Call (814) 238-4469 CITIZEN’S Band transceivers; Johnson, messenger, 3, mobile, lafayette, 525 mobile and lafayette comstat 25 base. $50/all. Call (814) 238-4469 EARTHWAY Broadcast Fertilizer Speader - $5 Lakewook Electric Radiator Heater - $10 Card table - $4 Forest green throw wall hanger 4 x 54 - $4 Uncle Sam wooden status’s - FREE Christmas lights - $5 Call 814-359-2571 after 5:30 pm FREE- Older Issues of Car & Driver, Mac World, Mac User, Tandy Computer, Motor Trend, Consumer Report, Ham Radio, Money, & Popular Science Magazines. Call (814) 238-4469 KD-300 , 250 mhz, frequency counter, $5. Call (814) 238-4469 Large Box of assorted wooden picture frames, good condition, $30. Call (814) 238-4469 Old Electric A/C motor, westinghose fjac style 800759 asking $30. Call (814) 238-4469

1988 WILDERNESS Cimmaron, 37ft., 5th wheel, sleeps 6, nice condition, asking $2800 obo. Call (570) 295-0579

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Autos For Sale

2003 Ford Explorer for 2.5k We are leaving the country at the end of the month and would like to sell our 2003 Ford Explorer. 114,000 miles, good condition, new brake pads, ball bearings, and alternator. Asking price 2.5 k. 814 308 9256

99 Subaru Outback $1600 or best offer. sold AS IS. I drive this car everyday. Solid power train, 170k plus miles, inspected until 8/16, runs good, new head gasket about 6k ago, cold AC, automatic transmission, will need exhaust work, front tires. I can text picts. 814-280-6518

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Motorcycles For Sale

1989 HONDA Motorcycle NX 250, w/6400 mi. Comes with new helmet and riding jacket. Asking $1500 firm. Call (814) 777-1613; 8am-8pm.

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Boating Needs

CANOE Pkg- 18’ grumman, 70’s aira, heavy duty, aluminum canoe, Minnekota tolling motor w/mount, paddles (4), anchors, PSD (6), seat cushions, tie pads, etc. $600. (814) 238-8186 SNARK Sea devil, 12’ long, 250 lbs capacity, mainsail & jib, garage kept. Asking $875 OBO. Call 717-756-1702

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