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Super Fair Of Centre County Resources OFFICIAL EVENT & RESOURCE GUIDE

October 7, 2017

Nittany Mall

10AM - 2PM

Meet our community’s everyday super heroes and learn about services that can help you!

FREE ADMISSION Over 100 Vendors • Informative Presentations • Health Screenings Volunteer Opportunities • Food • Activities • Music • Giveaways A Supplement To

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: AmeriServ Bank • CATA • Centre County Council for Human Services • Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company Home Nursing Agency • PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources • The Centre County Gazette Wynwood House, Personal Care Homes

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We’re here when you need us

We are committed to caring for patients in Centre County by helping them to get healthier, stay healthier and recover faster and better from illness.

Call 800-230-4565 for an appointment today.

Bellefonte 819 E. Bishop St.

Philipsburg 210 Medical Center Drive

Gray’s Woods 132 Abigail Lane Port Matilda

Scenery Park 200 Scenery Drive State College

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Table of contents

Welcome ........................................................... 4 List of Vendors ............................................. 5-22 Thank You to Our Sponsors ............................ 22

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BE A SUPERHERO

TO A SENIOR

By Becoming a CAREGiver!

Program Schedule ........................................... 24 Meet our Super Fair Presenters....................... 25 Entertainment Schedule .................................. 26 Special Thanks ................................................ 27 Services Available to Residents of Centre County ............................ 28 Understand and Know Your Gadget ................................................... 29 Veterans Affairs’ Benefits ................................ 30 Time to Review, Reflect, and Look to the Future ................................... 30 APPRISE: Helping Medicare Recipients ....................................................... 31 MidPenn Legal Services: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic ............................ 31 Transportation Options in Centre County ................................................ 32 HOPE Initiative Brings Awareness to County ........................................................ 33 Healthy Cooking and Living in Our Senior Years ......................................... 33

Gazette The Centre County

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Specialties include:

Cardiac Care, including TeleHealth Monitoring Palliative Care through our Hospice Program Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Community Flu Vaccination Program Medication Management Ostomy & Wound Care Maternal Child Health Medical Social Work Psychiatric Care

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Welcome to the 4th Annual Super Fair

By SANDY SCHUCKERS Administrative Officer and Health & Wellness Coordinator, Centre County Government

Welcome to the fourth annual Centre County Community Super Fair, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, at the Nittany Mall in State College. This year, we have moved Super Fair to Nittany Mall to further showcase all that Centre County has to offer! The fair is designed to create a one-stop event for all ages and needs, with information about how local agencies and the community can help each other.

The Super Fair is made possible by generous sponsorships from the following: AmeriServ Bank; CATA; Centre County Council for Human Services; Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company; Home Nursing Agency; PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources; The Centre County Gazette and Wynwood House, Personal Care Homes.

In Centre County, we are fortunate to have resources, services and agencies that are committed to helping the community. However, many people don’t take advantage of these resources because they don’t know what type of help is available, who to call or how the assistance will resolve their problems.

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In addition, many people want to give back to the community, whether by volunteering their time or donating money or goods, to become a part of the solution. However, they can be overwhelmed with the number of agencies to choose from. All of these factors drove us to create a county-wide community event that will highlight all of the above, and do so in a fun, relaxed and creative way.

One hundred agencies & organizations will be represented at the Super Fair. Many vendors will be providing a variety of health-related screenings, giveaways and fundraisers, along with an overview of their services.

Informative presentations will be held starting at 10 a.m. at the Active Adult Centre Region Senior Center next to Sears and include topics about Veterans benefits, Medicare updates, free healthcare services, estate planning, treatment for opioid addiction and a session on healthy cooking!

A variety of musical and dance performances will take place at center stage, the Alliance of Heroic Hearts Superheroes will be on hand throughout the mall to interact with kids and adults alike and Home Depot will provide a kids workshop with projects to tackle!

From birth to aging, in-home services to residential and living facilities, community nonprofit agencies, medical agencies, basic needs and community connections; we believe everyone will find something for them at this great community event. This guide provided by The Centre County Gazette will be available at the event and throughout the county as a continued resource throughout the year.

We truly believe everyone can be a superhero, by donating time, empowering themselves, contributing to an agency or simply helping others. Come to the 2017 Centre County Super Fair on October 7 and be amazed by the number of super heroes we have right here in our county!

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List of Vendors

Adult Transitional Care, LLC 814-954-2821 www.adulttransitionalcare.com

Adult Transitional Care partners with you to achieve a high level of physical, psychological, social, & spiritual well-being. We offer personal care, residential management and senior move management. We enhance your ability to age in place or manage your life effectively as a single parent or busy professional.

Aids Resource 814-272-0818 www.aidsresource.com

AIDS Resource provides HIV prevention, testing and care and STI testing education.

Alliance of Heroic Hearts www.allianceofheroichearts.org

Alliance of Heroic Hearts is a non-profit organization with the goal of cosplaying as superheroes and princesses in order to educate, encourage, and inspire children everywhere. Alliance of Heroic Hearts visits children in schools, hospitals, libraries, and community events. The group consists of about 20 active members who are all college students at Penn State. Members interact with children by doing crafts, telling stories, and posing for photos to bring out their inner hero.

American Cancer Society- Relay for Life Bellefonte 814-238-3430 www.relayforlife.org/pabellefonte

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. All funds raised through Relay For Life go directly to the American Cancer Society.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central PA Chapter 814-278-8141 www.afsp.org/chapter/afsp-central-pennsylvania AFSP is dedicated toward saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. To fully achieve its mission, AFSP engages in the following five core strategies: • Fund scientific research • Offer educational programs for professionals • Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention • Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention • Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involve them in the work of the Foundation.

American Red Cross 814-237-3162 www.redcross.org/local/centralpa

Humanitarian Services. Our Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. To fulfill the needs of the American people for the safest, most reliable and most cost-effective blood services through voluntary donations. Our Role in the Community: The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering. In 2015 the Mid Central Chapter services provided - 119 families (761 people) assisted during 77 local disaster responses; 2,144 people received disaster preparedness information; 7,304 people trained locally with health and safety programs; 101 local military families received Service to the Armed Forces assistance; 15,866 units of lifesaving blood and platelets donated.

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Peerstar LLC provides Peer Support in 25 counties throughout Pennsylvania, offering guidance, support and hope to individuals recovering from mental illnesses and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders. They are also a national leader in providing specialized forensic peer support services in prisons and communities to individuals involved with the criminal justice system who suffer from mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders, working closely with law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole and the judicial system.

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Bethany Christian Services 814-867-2848 www.bethany.org

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Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 814-808-4750 www.ameripriseadvisors.com

The core service we provide is comprehensive financial planning which encompasses retirement planning, saving for education, investments, insurance, cash and debt management, tax planning, and more. We think it’s important to look at all areas of your financial life and understand how they fit together so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

AmeriServ Bank 814-933-6794 www.ameriserve.com

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AmeriServ Bank is a true community bank and we’re dedicated to sponsoring events that bring the community together. We’re a full service bank with personal, business, trust, and investment products and we’re always looking for new ways to exceed customer expectations. At AmeriServ, it’s all about the customer experience. We want to be with you for every stage of life, from your first checking account until retirement.

We’re proud to sponsor this year’s Super Fair, and we hope to see you there. Stop by our booth to earn how we can become your bank for life!

Bethany Christian Services demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.

Brummert Family Chiropractic 814-777-1558 www.brummertchiropractic.com

The mission of Brummert Family Chiropractic, State College, is to provide patient-centered, evidence based chiropractic care to the people of State College, PA. and the surrounding communities. We educate our community and area providers to understand evidence based chiropractic as best practice, provide care when warranted, and make qualified referrals when chiropractic care is not the best approach to treatment.

Capital BlueCross- CHIP 717- 541-7403 www.capbluecross.com

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.

AristaCare at Hearthside 814-237-0630

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CenClear 814-342-5678 www.cenclear.org

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Care for People, Inc. 814-353-3432

Care For People is the a 28 year old company that helps the elderly, sick and handicapped find help for in their own home. We are non-medical and strictly custodial but we help people do the things in their own home that they can no longer do for themselves.

Central PA Community Action 814-765-1551 www.cpcaa.net

“Strengthening communities in Centre and Clearfield counties by helping families and individuals to become self-sufficient.” In meeting our mission, CPCA provides many programs and services to assist communities, families, and individuals. We offer affordable rental housing and housing services such as homeowner rehabilitation and ADA measures, first time homebuyer assistance and weatherization. In meeting basic needs, we operate numerous programs and maintain partnerships with other organizations to help fill gaps. Our employment and training staff offer hands on job readiness and life skills for personal growth.

Transportation and mileage reimbursement assist residents in-need to meet their medical appointments.

Finally, we recognize that asset building is an important part of becoming and maintaining self-sufficiency, which is why we continue to build on our financial literacy programs and assist families.

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) 814- 238-2282 www.catabus.com CATA provides fixed-route public transportation, paratransit, and long-distance commuter services for those in the State College and surrounding areas.

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CenClear is an organization dedicated to leading our community with superior quality and innovative services to all consumers by providing physical, social, emotional, educational, and leadership development. We offer preschool services, behavioral health services, and drug and alcohol services.

Center for Independent Living of North Central PA 570-327-9070 www.cilncp.org

Our mission is to empower people with all disabilities by providing Resources, Options, And Disability related Services needed to obtain individual Freedom in their lives. As an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC), CILNCP provides device demonstrations, short-term loans, public awareness, information and assistance, as well as a reuse program for durable medical equipment. Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is the Commonwealth’s “lead agency” for this work. The program receives its funding from the Administration on Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Centre County Youth Service Bureau YSB offers 14 distinct programs to help children and families. Our mission is to ensure children, youth, and families have every opportunity to reach their full potential. To learn more about our programs, please visit www.ccysb.com or 814-237-5731.

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Centre County HOPE Initiative 814-548-1048 www.centrecountyhope.org

The Centre County HOPE Initiative is comprised of various community agencies working collaboratively to eliminate substance abuse, including the unsettling rise in opiate drug use and overdoses. The Coalition and its members will achieve this through dedicated outreach, effective education, raising awareness, and offering recovery support and treatment options to all members of our community.

Centre County Housing and Land Trust 814-571-1179 www.cchlt.org

Centre County Housing and Land Trust strengthens communities through the development and stewardship of permanently affordable homes for people of low- to moderate-income in Centre County, PA. We focus on: developing and overseeing of affordable housing; providing budget and pre-/post-purchase homeownership counseling; collaborating with forprofit/non-profit developers; and working with local municipalities on affordable housing issues and implementing their affordable housing policies.

Centre County Lions Foresight Committee 814-238-1224

Trained members from the 11 Lions Clubs in Centre County will provide free vision screening to all ages using the sophisticated Welch-Allyn SPOT Screener which is held 3 feet in front of the subject. Testing is completed in less than one minute and a printed record is provided to each person tested.

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Centre County Mental Health / Intellectual Disabilities / Early Intervention Drug and Alcohol 814-355-6782 ext. 1397 www.centrecountypa.gov

Centre County Mental Health / Intellectual Disabilities / Early Intervention - Drug & Alcohol provides assessment, referral, and case management services to individuals with a qualifying diagnosis (i.e. a serious mental illness, an intellectual disability, a child birth to age three with a developmental delay, and individuals with a substance use disorder). Prevention, intervention, wellness, and recovery support are also priority areas of service.

Centre County Office of Aging 814-355-6716 www.centrecountypa.gov

The Centre County Office of Aging coordinates and administers services for residents of Centre County who are 60 years of age or older. Services include: Protective Services, Transportation, Care Management, Assessment, Home Delivered Meals, Family Caregiver Support Program, Senior Centers and the APPRISE Health Insurance Counseling Program. APPRISE counselors are available to meet with individuals who have Medicare to discuss options and issues, and to do enrollments. Please call 814-355-6716 to schedule an appointment.

Centre County Senior Center Coalition 814-355-6716 www.supportccscc.org

CCSCC has a charitable alliance with the Centre County Senior Centers, including promoting and supporting the programs and services of each Centre County Senior Center through fundraising and awareness.

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For information, please call (814) 237-8163, or visit our website: www.centrelifelink.com

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Centre County Veterans Affairs 814-355-6812 www.centrecountypa.gov/va

Assists veterans in getting benefits to include pensions, compensation, health care and state benefits.

Centre County Women’s Resource Center 814-238-7066 www.ccwrc.org

We provide services to men, women and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

Centre County Youth Service Bureau 814-237-5731 www.ccysb.com

The YSB provides 14 distinct programs that serve youth and families from birth to age 21. These programs include parenting, family reunification, Big Brothers Big Sisters, after school youth centers, drug and alcohol prevention and education, group homes, and independent living. Our mission is to ensure that children and youth have every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Centre Crest 814-355-6777 ext. 4025 www.centrecrest.org

As a skilled nursing facility, Centre Crest is a quality partner with physicians, acute care providers, home health, and community services focused on the resident, family, and caregiver goals to help residents achieve their optimal level of function and independence through a resident-centered care approach to recovery or long-term care.

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Centre Helps 814-237-0032 www.centrehelps.org

We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that provides services, resources, education, training and information to people who are in need of support and to people who are seeking volunteer opportunities in our community. With a drop-in center and 24-hour hotline as our foundation, we work to coordinate and deliver human services throughout Centre County.

Centre HomeCare Inc. 814-237-7400 www.vnahs.com

Skilled home health care provider

Centre LifeLink EMS 814-237-8163 www.centrelifelink.com

Centre LifeLink EMS provides emergency and nonemergency transportation to the Centre Region.

Centre Volunteers in Medicine 814-231-4043 www.cvim.net

Centre Volunteers in Medicine is a free clinic providing medical care, dental care, case management, and medication assistance to low income Centre County residents who are uninsured or underinsured.

Child Care Information Services of Centre and Clinton Counties 814-231-1352

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No Medical Insurance?

Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) provides free medical care to individuals living or working in Centre County.

Free Medical Care Our Doctors provide:

• Treatment for illness & chronic diseases • Check ups & preventative care • Prescriptions (may be filled free of charge through our Medication Assistance Program) • Referrals to specialists • Diagnostic tests/lab tests • Women’s health appointments • Vouchers for free eye exams

2520 Green Tech Drive, Suite D State College, PA 16803

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Child Development Family Council of Centre County, Inc. 814-238-5480 www.cdfc.org

Early Care and Education Programs for children from 6 weeks through 6th grade; Scholarship Program; Nutrition Program.

Children’s Aid Society in Clearfield County 814-765-2686 www.childaid.org

We offer Foster Care and Adoption Services, Family Support Services, Relationship and Parenting Programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters in Clearfield County, and Child Care and Early Learning Services.

Community Care Behavioral Health 814-278-8141 www.ccbh.com

Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, a nonprofit recovery-focused behavioral health managed care organization, manages mental health as well as substance use disorder services for individuals in Pennsylvania’s HealthChoices program.

Community Care’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community through the delivery of effective and accessible behavioral health services.

Community Services Group 814-272-0331 www.csgonline.org

Community Services Group (CSG) provides communitybased mental health and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) services that empower individuals to reach their full potential. Psychiatric rehabilitation programs promote recovery, community integration and improved quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions. CSG has Site-Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation programs as well as Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Clubhouse locations.

Coventry Health Care 717-480-3496 www.coventry-medicare.com

Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company, offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumerdirected health insurance products - medical, pharmacy, dental and group/life disability plans. We are among the largest combined Medicare Advantage/prescription drug plan businesses with over 80% of our Medicare Advantage members in plans that rate four stars or greater in Medicare’s Star Ratings.

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Child Development and Family Council Peace of Mindand For Parents Child Development Family Council Give Your Child A Gift That The CCIS of Centre-Clinton Counties offers free resource and referral services to help lo cate early childhood programs Child Development and Family Council Centre County Peace of mind for parents Lasts A Lifetime Child Development and of of Centre County Peace of Family mind forCouncil parents including child care centers, group child care homes, family The CCIS of Centre-Clinton Counties offers free resource and child care homes, before and after school programs, summer of Centre County of Centre County Peace of mind for parents Infant/Toddler Infant/Toddler referral services to help locate early childhood programs. These

nursery schools, preschools, play groups and more!

Pre-K/PA Pre-K Counts For Infant, Toddler, & Preschool Age: camps, include child care centers, group child care homes, family camps, Pre-K/PA Pre-K Counts Infant/Toddler The CCIS also provide financial assistance for childcare & after school programs, summer camps, nursery schools, Childcare & Early Learning Programs beforecan Pre-K Counts Pre-K &Pre-K/PA PA Pre-K Counts, Childcare & Early Learning Programs costs for families that qualify. pre-schools, play groups, and MORE! The CCIS can also provide School Age Childcare & Early Learning Programs Age Programs Childcare &School Early Learning financial assistance with childcare costs for families that qualify.

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Fullington Trailways 800-252-3893 www.fullingtontours.com

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Dads’ Resource Center 814-777-7874 www.dadsrd.org

The mission of The Fullington Auto Bus Company is to transport people and their goods safely and comfortably. Serving our communities since 1908, Fullington offers bus tours, private bus charters, group tour planning, sedans, SUVs, limousines, vans and trolleys.

The Dads’ Resource Center provides education, resources and advocacy for fathers of separated families.

Epic Health Service 570-660-0446 www.epichealthservices.com

Epic Health Services is a leading provider of pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, & autism services, as well as a spectrum of adult home health care services, including skilled nursing, therapy, personal care, and behavioral health nursing.

Epworth Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 814-684-0320

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Geisinger 814-949-0513 www.geisinger.org

Provide multi-specialty physician services, including laboratory, radiology, nutrition services to Centre County communities.

GFWC State College Woman’s Club 814-470-2074 www.gfwcstatecollegewomensclub.com

Our Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center isn’t just a place-it’s a philosophy of compassion. We are dedicated to preserving dignity and providing an environment that fosters both. Our primary goal is you; our care team is here to serve whether you need skilled nursing, longterm care, or post-acute rehabilitation services.

We encourage women to enhance their skills, to expand their interests and to apply their leadership abilities and special sensitivities to society’s problems. We have programs and fundraising to achieve our goals to help others.

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“I provide encouragement & compassionate care.”

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Registered Nurse

1.800.445.6262

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“We treat patients like family.”

Shirley Mann,

Home Health Aide

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Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania 717-682-5374 www.gshpa.org

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character that makes the world a better place.

Global Connections 814-863-3927 www.gc-cc.org

Global Connections’ mission is to strengthen the cultural fabric of our diverse community through partnerships, service, education, and advocacy. We provide programs, services, and events within the community that help to build bridges across cultures.

Governor’s Gate Apartments/HDC MidAtlantic 814-355-3682 www.hdcweb.com Affordable housing apartment community

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Grane Home Health & Hospice 814-777-6692 www.grane.com

Grane Home Health Care offers a balance of traditional and innovative services to provide you with timely, safe, and effective patient-centered home care services to help restore you to optimal health. Grane Hospice provides a higher level of hospice care through a low patient-to-nurse ratio, allowing for more care time whenever needed. Aides provide additional personal care through bathing, feeding and dressing assistance.

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Capital BlueCross is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, serving the 21 counties of central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley.

CHIP coverage is issued by Keyston Health Plan® Central through a contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BlueCross DentalSM and BlueCross VisionSM are issued by Capital Advantage Assurance Company®. Capital Advantage Assurance Company and Keystone Health Plan Central are subsidiaries of Capital BlueCross. All are independent licensees of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

Communications are issued by Capital BlueCross in its capacity as administrator of programs and provider relations.

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Habitat Humanity of Greater Centre County 814-353-2390 www.habitatgcc.org

As one of 1,500 U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County (HFHGCC) works locally to bring generous donors and hardworking volunteers together with qualified, working families to build homes and hope. The result is dramatic, positive differences in the lives of our partner family members and in our community. The organization constructs quality houses that are sold to homebuyer families through no-profit, no-interest loans. Homebuyers complete 350 sweat-equity hours and other requirements, pay for their homes and all upkeep, and maintain current payments on their properties. To date, HFHGCC has built, renovated or repaired more than 60 homes.

HFHGCC provides an affordable solution for incomequalified families seeking to realize their dreams of homeownership in Centre County. HFHGCC’s program is often the only viable option for families to purchase a home.

HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital 814-359-3421 www.nittanyvalleyrehab.com

HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation after an illness, injury or surgery. Teams of experienced physicians, nurses and therapists administer a higher dose of physical, occupational and speech therapy to get patients back to home/community. HealthSouth has earned Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certifications in four rehabilitation programs: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Brain Injury and Heart Failure. The outpatient rehabilitation clinic provides a continuum of care for all inpatient programs and includes specialized programs for oncology, Parkinson’s disease, concussions, amputations and more.

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Home Instead Senior Care 814-238-8820 www.homeinstead.com/statecollege

Provides non-medical in-home care to local elderly, so they can remain safe in their home. The need for caregivers is continually growing. We are looking for dedicated, and compassionate CAREGivers to join our team. Experience is not needed, we provide the training and support that is needed to help ensure quality care to seniors.

Home Nursing Agency 814-342-6993 www.homenursingagency.com

Everyone needs help when an injury, chronic illness or addiction affects the quality of life. As Central Pennsylvania’s premier, not-for-profit provider of homecare, hospice, behavioral healthcare and community services, Home Nursing Agency is here for you and your family during life’s most challenging moments. Since 1968, Home Nursing Agency has been caring for families with the mission of providing the highest quality of customer service with a sense of warmth, kindness and individual pride. Whether it’s at home, school, or at one of our community sites, our employees are committed to ensuring families have the resources to remain at home and in their communities.

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Helping to Manage Transitions Throughout Your Adult Life We take a holistic approach to your well-being.

Residential Management

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Centre County Office of Aging Providing These Services in Centre County:

• Senior Resource Center Activities • Home Delivered & Congregate Meals • Transportation • Adult Daycare & Personal Care • Resident Advocacy in Long Term Care Facilities • Resources to Assist Individuals as They Age • RSVP-Providing Volunteer Opportunities to the Community • Health Insurance - Counseling People with Medicare Insurance

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(Temporary, Short & Long-Term)

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House of Care 814-237-5517 www.houseofcare.org

The House of Care was founded in 2000 as a home and hospice for those with low incomes, little or no family support, and terminal illness. As Medicare and Access improved coverage for hospice services, the mission of House of Care was expanded to include those who have a medical need for assistance with activities of daily living but do not have the finances and/or family support to obtain such services. The House of Care, a personal care home with a heart!

Housing Transitions 814-237-4863 www.housingtransitions.org

Housing Transitions provides Centre County residents facing a housing crisis with a continuum of services to help them move toward a more stable and sustainable housing situation. The Centre House homeless shelter program, open 24/7 for men, women, and children with their familes, not only provides a place to stay, but a way to a better place. Transitional, permanent supportive, and housing case management help prevent people from becoming homeless.

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i5 Fundraising 814-206-6731 www.i5fundraising.com

Fundraising consulting firm. However, the primary item featured at the Super Fair will be services pertaining to preparing and ethical will or legacy letter. Ethical wills can be thought of as a will about one’s values rather than one’s valuables and can be written by anyone, no matter their age or stage of life.

In Home Services of Central PA, LLC 888-881-2046 www.inhomservicesofcentralpa.com

Providing in home care for the elderly; like housekeeping, ADL’s, transportation, and more.

Interfaith Human Services 814-234-7731 www.ihs-centrecounty.org

Interfaith Human Services provides assistance to lowincome Centre County residents. Our programs include a financial care program that helps families with money management; a free furniture and recycled appliance program and rental assistance. IHS also administers the Centre County Fuel Bank.

Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Across the Lifespan Call: 1-877-341-5845 Pre-School

Prenatal through age 5 Call: 1-800-525-Kids (5437)

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James E Van Zandt VAMC 814-943-8164 ext. 7146 www.altoona.va.gov

Provides medical benefits for eligible enrolled Veterans and family members.

Jana Marie Foundation 814-667-3106 www.janamariefoundation.org

The Jana Marie Foundation empowers young people, especially young women in their teens, to make positive choices, practice self-respect and maintain healthy relationships by providing opportunities for personal growth and self-expression.

Juniper Village at Brookline 814-238-3193 www.junipercommunities.com

Juniata Valley Council, BSA 717-667-9236 www.jvcbsa.org

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Juniata Valley Council, BSA is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to provide local programs for the youth in Centre, Huntingdon, Mifflin and Juniata Counties.

Bringing

Juniper Village nurtures the spirit of life in each individual we touch. We provide an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, and memory care.

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& Keeping Families Together

As a worldwide and community leader in adoption and family services, we know that a child’s best chance to thrive is as part of a safe, loving, forever family.

Offering:

• Pregnancy Counseling/Expectant Parent Counseling • Foster Care & Foster Care Adoption • Post-Adoption Services • ADOPTS Therapy & General Counseling (specialized trauma focused therapy, individual, & family therapy) • Foster Care/Adoption Support Groups, Workshops & Parent Training • International & Domestic Adoption 2147 E. College Ave., Suite A State College, PA 16801 (814) 867-2848 • www.bethany.org

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Leadership Centre County 814-238-5559 www.leadershipcentrecounty.org

Leadership Centre County’s vision is for a vibrant community built upon robust servant leadership. We are a community leadership development organization.

Our mission is to educate participants about the needs, available services, strengths and issues in our community. We offer two programs: a Community Leadership Program and our Transformational Leadership Series. We have 800 alumni volunteering in over 600 community organizations in Centre County.

Lupus Foundation of PA Centre County Chapter 814-235-1376 www.lupuspa.org

Our mission is to promote awareness, education, service and research for those affected by lupus.

Marshall, Parker, and Weber 570-321-9008 www.paelderlaw.com

Marshall, Parker & Weber is a firm of elder law attorneys and a widely recognized leader in elder law, asset protection and estate planning services for seniors throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania.

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Microvascular Research Lab 814-863-8556

Our lab does research that looks at the effect of high blood pressure on vessel function. Participants in our studies receive copies of comprehensive lab tests that look at overall general health, results from a 24 hour blood pressure monitor test, free blood pressure medications with dosages monitored by a physician.

Monetary compensation is also provided plus gas mileage for travel greater than 20 miles one way.

MidPenn Legal Services 814-238-4958 www.midpenn.org

MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice and high quality civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania.

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc. 814-238-1809 www.mid-stateliteracycouncil.org

Mid-State Literacy Council provides classes and oneon-one tutoring for young adults and adults who want to increase their reading, writing, math, computer, and/ or English skills. Adults use their new skills to obtain or maintain employment, access healthcare, or enter training programs. Volunteer tutors are trained to teach, and materials and education plans are provided by professional staff.

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Improving the Lives of Children & Families We offer the following services: • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clearfield County • Child Care & Early Learning Services • Parenting & Relationship Programs • Adoption & Foster Care

(814) 765-2686 www.childaid.org

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Oasis Lifecare, LLC 814-237-0001 www.oasislifecarellc.com

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NHS 814-238-4851 www.nhsonline.org

NHS, through its affiliates, is a leading provider of community-based, non-profit education and human services. More than 10,000 employees provide care to almost 50,000 consumers and their families throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, and Michigan. NHS has developed a unique continuum of care, providing services in the areas of mental health, addictive diseases, education, foster care and permanency, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and many more specialized programs. The work of NHS is anchored in the firm belief that it is every individual’s right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment in their lives. Surrounding professional staff with the best in technology and supports, NHS is a leader in the industry and remains committed to helping people... one individual at a time.

Oasis Lifecare is an outpatient clinic offering integrated healthcare to include primary care, obesity medicine, psychiatric medication management, and counseling services. It is our desire to promote wellness and recovery for the whole person.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State 814-867-4249 www.olli.psu.edu

OLLI at Penn State’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for mature adults who love to learn. Our core purpose is to provide educational, social, and volunteer experiences for mature adults to enhance and enrich their lives, thereby making our community a better place to live.

PA CareerLink Centre County 814-548-7587 www.jobgateway.pa.gov

PA CareerLink staff connect community members, agency partners, training providers and businesses to strengthen workforce and economic development.

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When there is nowhere else to turn, When you need someone to listen

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24-Hour Hotline

(814) 237-5855 or 1 (800) 494-2500 410 S. Fraser Street, State College www.centrehelps.org

• Emotional Support • Information & Referrals • Volunteer Opportunties • Emergency Food Pantry • Drug & Alcohol Information • Basic Needs Case Management • Youthful Offenders Program (YOP) • Parents of Addicted Children Coming Together (PACCT)

We provide short-term support until you find long-term solutions.

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Are you or a loved one concerned about remaining independent at home after experiencing problems with mobility and performing daily activities?

Call our direct admit team at 814 359-3421 today to request a no-cost in-home rehabilitation assessment. Our rehabilitation nurse assesses your needs and works with your doctors to develop a personalized plan of care if rehabilitation is right for you.

A Higher Level of Care®

550 West College Avenue • Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 814 359-3421 NittanyValleyRehab.com ©2017:HealthSouth Corporation:1316991-12

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Penn State Health 814-689-0003 www.pennstatehershey.org/statecollege

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PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources 570-428-3521 www.adrc-tae.acl.gov

The PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources is an initiative aimed at improving and streamlining access to information, assistance and long term supports and services for older adults, people with disabilities and their families.

Peerstar, LLC 888-733-7781 www.peerstarllc.com

Peerstar LLC provides recovery-based certified peer support services to individuals recovering from mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders who are eligible to receive Medical Assistance (Medicaid) from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

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Penn State Health provides over 20 types of services at six outpatient clinics in State College. In addition to primary care with convenient walk-in service and specialty care, we also offer a full range of laboratory services with walk-in hours available Monday-Friday.

Penn State World Campus 814-863-6668 www.worldcampus.psu.edu

Penn State World Campus is the online campus of Penn State. At Penn State World Campus, our mission is making sure you have access to a quality academic experience, even if you have job and family obligations to fulfill. If you can’t come to one of our brick-andmortar campuses, we’ll bring our campus to you.

Pennsylvania State University College of Nursing 814-863-2230 www.psu.edu Health screenings and teaching for osteoporosis prevention.

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Go Ahead. Enhance Your Life!

FREE 6 Month Program Designed for YOU Work with a health coach to create an action plan that meets your personal needs through: • One-On-One Sessions • Phone Calls • Interactive Group Workshops • Emails

One Program, Many Benefits Identify health risks and learn strategies for making positive changes in these areas: • Physical Activity • Emotions • Weight Management • Nutrition • Socialization • And More...

A program through The Centre County Office of Aging.

“Sometimes people just need a nudge in the right direction to gain motivation in living a healthy lifestyle. With EnhanceWellness, I got out of an unhealthy rut.”

Program Available for Men and Women 60 Years of age or better.

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PSU Career Pathways 814-867-1405 www.ed.psu.edu/isal/career-pathways-program

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Schlow Centre Region Library 814-237-6236 www.schlowlibrary.org

At Schlow Centre Region Library, your interests are our interests. We offer programs and services for community members of all ages, but our aim always The Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy’s Career remains the same: to intrigue, entertain, and engage.

Pathways Program offers adult learners free and Stop by so we can help you find just what you’re individualized educational services in Centre and looking for, or visit our recently renovated website to Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania, enabling them to connect with us from home. Your free library card is realize and fulfill their personal, employment, and/or your key to unlocking a treasure trove of free materials, post-secondary goals. services, and programs: • Explore our collection of over 150,000 unique items, Quality Aging Solutions, LLC on the shelves or online via OverDrive.

814-880-2841 • Download Zinio on your favorite mobile device to www.aginginamericapa.us skim the latest issues of popular magazines.

Quality Aging Solutions/Aging In America PA provides • Excite your eardrums with free MP3 downloads from advocacy and education to seniors and their family Freegal, with over 7 million songs to choose from. members throughout the state of PA. Our mission is to • From preschool to high school, kiddo’s screen time provide information to link community resources with can be fun and anchored in literacy, with books brought individuals and improve the quality of life for our aging to life on TumbleBooks and BookFlix. population.

• Need to check your email, apply for a new job, or procrastinate on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest? No Research PALS problem! Visit our public computers and let us know how we can help.

814-863-2006 • Pursue a lifetime of learning with our lively lecture www.healthyaging.psu.edu/pals series, including Geek Speak, author visits, and Research PALS (Participation Across the Life Span) is Research Unplugged, in cooperation with Penn State a database project that helps to connect community University. members interested in volunteering for research with • Feel like connecting with your fellow library-lovers activities at Penn State. Researchers at Penn State are instead? Not to worry, social butterfly – we’ve got you engaged in a number of projects related to healthy covered! Join a book club. Children can sign up in aging including the study of memory, language skills, November or April, while adults can flex their literary stroke rehabilitation, exercise, motor control, brain minds at regular afternoon, evening, senior, or nature imaging and nutrition. Research volunteers play a vital book clubs. And, of course, the summer reading role in helping to advance our research and without the program is always on our minds! contributions of people like you, research could not • Feeling overwhelmed by your new device? Sit progress. down with a Schlow staff member for a One-on-One technology appointment, or learn in a supportive group setting at a Gadgets for Grown-ups class.

• Play a game! Take your pick from Chess Club, Go Club, and Games Group – or come to all three!

• Round up the kids and attend a storytime. Tailored to specific age ranges, our storytimes are a rollicking good time, full of stories, songs, and movement!

Join us at the Super Fair to learn more about • Make a new friend and a new creation at Knitting Club or Embroidery Club, or drop by with the kids on a what The Salvation Army State College does!

Discovery Day. We will be collecting new & gently used (clean) • Just us at the Fair to learn whathang out! For adults, our second floor boasts coats for children Join & adults atSuper the Super Fair. more about plenty of comfy chairs and useful spaces for individuals The Salvation Army State College does! or groups. In the Children’s Library, enjoy train tables, a Like us on Facebook puppet house overflowing with furry friends, the Schlow @We/SalArmyStateCollege will be collecting new and gently usedHangout (and for elementary-age kids, and much more. to stay up to date on events, • That’s just the tip of the iceberg, folks. Want to know clean) coats for children and adults at the Super Fair. programs & volunteer more? Visit schlowlibrary.org for all the details, and opportunities!

Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on make events,us your downtown destination!

(814) 861-1785 programs and volunteer opportunities!

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Service Access and Management, INC 814-227-7569 www.sam-inc.com

The mission of Service Access & Management, Inc. is to help people throughout our service area enhance the quality of their lives by effectively and efficiently managing and/or providing needed, accessible and individually satisfying human services.

Skills of Central PAÂ 814-238-3245Â www.skillsofcentralpa.org

Skills Vision: We will redefine our industry through innovation, partnership, and inclusion –making people our priority. Skills Mission: Skills is committed to creating opportunities, providing choice and support, and promoting recovery to enhance all aspects of people’s lives.Â

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation 814-237-2163 www.stpaulsc.orgÂ

At St. Paul’s Shoe Bank, children up to age 18 are given a free pair of sneakers if they have a public assistance medical card or a referral from a social service agency.

Open Saturdays, 9AM to Noon and located in the Wesley Student Center, Room 203, attached to the church building. Abba Java Coffeehouse offers free Wi-Fi, study area, coffee, and snacks for Penn State students. Open various hours, located in the Wesley Student Center, attached to the church building. The Bread Basket Community Kitchen offers free soup and bread every Wednesday, 11AM to 1PM during fall/ spring PSU semesters. Located in the Social Room, basement of the church building. Everyone is welcome!Â

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State College Community Land Trust 814-867-0656Â www.scclandtrust.orgÂ

SCCLT acquires homes and land, rehabilitates homes for durability and energy efficiency, educates and counsels homebuyers, and promotes the wellbeing of the neighborhoods. To keep home prices affordable, the SCCLT buys a house and the land, and sells only the house to an applicant who meets federal income guidelines. The land is leased to the homeowner in a long-term agreement to ensure its use for home ownership. A land trust reduces the cost of a home by at least 30 percent. In exchange, homeowners can sell the house in the future to another qualified family or back to SCCLT, based on a resale formula. SCCLT is one of over 200 community land trusts in the U.S., which provide permanently affordable housing for many working people who are vital to our quality of life and our community’s well-being. Our work is funded by federal, state, and local government grants, private donations, and business and foundation support.

SCCLT is a member-based, registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation.Â

State College Meals on Wheels 814-237-8135Â www.scmow.orgÂ

State College Area Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nutritious, affordable meals to individuals who are elderly or disabled and living within the State College School District to help them maintain their quality of life and remain in their own home. Vendors — page 21

Don’t miss our FALL and WINTER tours!

Covered Bridge Festival at Knoebels, Harvest Festival at Landis Valley, Field of Screams and more!

Christkindlmarkt & Koziar’s Christmas Village, Holiday Shopping Tours, National Christmas Center, NYC and more!

VIEW ALL TOURS AND RESERVE ONLINE www.fullingtontours.com or call 800-252-3893

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State College Medical 814-235-6988 www.statecollegemedical.net

State College Medical provides outpatient medication assisted treatment (including counseling services) to adults suffering from Opioid Use Disorder.

State Representative Mike Hanna 570-322-2077 www.pahouse.com/Hanna

We are a state representative’s office assisting our constituents with state related issues, although we help in other areas whenever we can. We are here to serve the public.

State Representative Kerry A. Benninghoff 814-355-1300 www.kerrybenninghoff.com

Provides the residents of the 171st Legislative District (parts of Centre and Mifflin Counties) assistance in dealing with state-related matters and agencies. We also provide information regarding current and proposed legislation as well as host events such as town hall meetings in order for residents to share their viewpoints and concerns regarding local and state issues.

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The Alzheimer’s Association 814-954-5990 ext. 6102 www.alz.org/pa/

The Alzheimer’s Association provides vital services and support to those individuals struggling with the disease, their families and caregivers. The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter serves 59 counties in western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania through our six offices. Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer’s disease.

The Individual and Family CHOICES Program 814-237-0567 www.individualfamilychoices.com

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The Salvation Army 814-861-1785 www.salvationarmystatecollege.org

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Tides, Inc. 814-692-2233 www.tidesprogram.org

Tides is a grief and loss peer support offered at no cost to children, teens and their adult family members who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. We provide a safe and nurturing place for people to come together to share their experiences and feelings while learning that even though life may not be the same after the death, it can be good again.

CHOICES is a trauma informed mental health counseling program for children, adults, families. We provide services in the context of individual, family and group psychotherapy and we present trainings for area professional helpers about trauma related issues and treatment.

Veterans Multi-Service Center, Inc. 717-712-3555 www.vmcenter.org

The Meadows/UCBH and Centre County Can Help 814-364-2161 www.themeadows.net

Westminster Woods of Huntingdon 814-644-2065 www.westminsterretirement.org

The Meadows is a 107 bed psychiatric inpatient facility for those ages 3 through older adult needing immediate inpatient treatment. There is free 24/7 evaluation available for anyone looking for mental health help by calling 1-800-641-7529. Universal Community Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health service providing therapy and medication clinic services by calling 1-888-520-8224. Centre County CAN HELP is a free crisis hotline and mobile crisis intervention service providing 24/7 evaluation in the community by calling 1-800-643-5432.

Provides free case management, Kama Outreach, and Supportive Services to low income veteran families to prevent homelessness.

Westminster Woods is an active continuing care retirement community providing all levels of living nestled on 122 beautiful acrea, surrounded by woods and wildlife within a quiet residential college town. We are ideal for people 55 and older seeking purposeful living - in a great location - at an exceptional value.

Wynwood House Personal Care Community 814-280-3551 www.wynwoodhouse.com In our 3 locations - Centre Hall, Boalsburg & State College - we have 120 beds and provide personal care, including hospice.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPER FAIR SPONSORS! AmeriServ Bank • CATA • Centre County Council for Human Services Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company • Home Nursing Agency PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources • The Centre County Gazette Wynwood House, Personal Care Homes

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Super Fair Program Schedule 2017 All programs are held at the Active Adult Center

10:00-10:30 AM “Veterans Benefits” Presented by: Brian Querry, Director of Centre County Veterans Affairs

Participants will learn: n What are veterans benefits n Who is eligible for veterans benefits n What is considered a service connected condition n What are the available resources to veterans in the community

10:30-11:00 AM “Medicare 101” Presented by Jane Taylor, APPRISE, Centre County Office of Aging Participants will learn: n The basics of original Medicare n The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap n How to choose a drug plan n What help is available

A Place of Comfort & Caring Our Pledge: We hope you, too, will find our services and programs a welcome addition to this community and region.

We strive for professional and personal excellence, and promote the health and well-being of every resident.

The Basic Rate Includes: • All meals and snacks • All utilities • Outstanding activities program • Health and medication monitoring • Planned group transportation • Complete repairs and service • 24-hour resident assistance • Weekly laundry • Weekly housekeeping

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Call us for a tour of Wynwood House

Nurse available daily Telephone Comcast Cable TV 24-hour security

Additional Services: • Beauty/Barber • Guest Meals • Home Health Services • Personal Transportation • Pharmacy Services

11:00-11:30 AM “Centre Volunteers in Medicine-Free Healthcare Services Available” Presented by: Kristi Mattzela, MSW, Clinical Services Director 11:30-12:00 Noon “Estate Planning”

The seminar will be presented by Betsy Dupuis, an attorney with Babst Calland, State College. Dupuis has been a practicing attorney in central Pennsylvania for over 17 years with emphasis on estate planning and administration, and real estate and business transactions.

Babst Calland is a regional law firm with specialties in environmental law, business services, construction law, energy and natural resources law, and employment and labor issues.

12:00 Noon “Understanding Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiod Use Disorders: What, Who, When & Why” Sponsored by HOPE Initiative Presented by: Karlene Shugars, Program Specialist, Centre County Drug & Alcohol Office 1:00-2:00 PM “Healthy Cooking & Living Our Senior Years” Sponsored by The Geriatric Interest Network Presented by: Jane Wilson, Educator/ Facilitator

Wynwood House at Penns Valley

Personal Care Community 122 Wynwood Drive, Centre Hall, PA 16828 | 814.364.9770

Wynwood House at Nittany Valley Personal Care Community 294 Discovery Drive, Boalsburg, PA 16827 | 814.808.6800

Wynwood House at Greenhills

Formerly Greenhills Village 301 Farmstead Lane, State College, PA 16803 | 814.234.9898

For more information on residency requirements at Wynwood House, contact: Vincent Romanini, Director, 814.206.8000

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Meet our Super Fair Presenters Elizabeth A. Dupuis

Betsy Dupuis is a shareholder of law firm Babst Calland. A native of Centre County, has practiced law in Central Pennsylvania since 1997. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions, business planning and formation, commercial and contract litigation, estate planning and administration. She is also a licensed Title Agent in Pennsylvania and conducts residential and commercial real estate closings through MidState Closing Company, a Babst Calland affiliate. Prior to work with Babst Calland, She worked with a local State College law firm for 8 years.

Among other honors, she was recognized by Leadership Centre County with the Community Leadership Association’s Distinguished Leader Award. She serves on the boards of the Centre County United Way, the Centre County Chamber of Business and Industry (CBICC), the Central Pennsylvania Risk Management Association, the Friends of the Palmer Museum, the Pennsylvania Builders Association, and the National Home Builders Association. She also provides pro bono legal services to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County, State College AAUW and the Collaboration of Arts, Social Sciences and Education.

Betsy is a former Centre County Dairy Princess.

Kristi Mattzela

Kristi Mattzela, MSW, LSW, is the Clinical Services Director for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in Child Welfare, but has spent the last 16 years in Medical Social Work.

Kristi provided HIV/AIDS prevention/ education to at risk populations prior to joining Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) at its inception 14 years ago. Kristi has worked as a case manager, dental assistant, dental coordinator, and case management supervisor prior to becoming the Clinical Services Director 8 years ago. Kristi oversees all 4 service areas of CVIM; medical, dental, case management, and medication assistance.

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Brian Querry

Brian Querry graduated from Central High School in Martinsburg, PA and is a 1980 graduate of Juniata College.

Shortly after graduating from college, He joined the Navy.

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Karlene Shugars

Karlene Shugars is a program specialist with the Centre County Drug & Alcohol Office. She has over 20 years of experience working to help individuals with concurrent substance use disorders and criminal justice system involvement.

Her professional interests include drug trends and subcultures, the neurobiology of addiction and recovery, and advocacy efforts to lessen the stigma surrounding addiction, mental illness, and inmate reentry.

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Jane G. Taylor

Jane Taylor worked in the area agency on aging service system for 38 years, retiring from Centre County Office of Aging in 2013. Currently she serves as a volunteer with Centre County Office of Aging in the APPRISE health insurance counseling program.

She is also a volunteer board member of Housing Transitions, a homeless shelter and housing assistance program in Centre County. She is a member of the Board for Albright Care Services.

Jane is a volunteer docent at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall. She graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Individual and Family Studies.

Jane Wilson

Jane Wilson has studied in the fields of education, psychology, human development, nutrition science and spiritual development and practice. She has over thirty years of experience in the fields of Health and Human Service Program Development, Evaluation and Management; Counseling with an emphasis on working with Children, Teens, Women and Individuals/Families with Chronic or Terminal Illnesses; Adult Basic and English as a Second Language Education, Skills Assessment and Curriculum Development; Healthy Cooking and Nutrition; Gardening and Composting; Conscious Living and Ethics, and Spiritual Practice and Direction.

Brian retired from the US Navy in 2006 with over 26 years of service. He became the Director of Centre County Veterans Affairs in September of 2014. Brian lives in State College with his family.

Today, Jane’s primary interests are in creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle and world. Jane enjoys teaching and sharing healthy living, cooking and eating with the local residents of our State College community, and teaching English as a Second Language to, and sharing cultures with, our community’s international residents and visitors. Jane also speaks to organizations on healthy living and the ethic of conscious living and counsel individuals seeking to develop these goals and values for themselves.

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Super Fair Entertainment Schedule 2017

All performances held at Center Stage (outside of Bon-Ton)

10:00 AM — Mount Nittany Middle School Rising Stars

The Super Fair welcomes students from Mount Nittany Middle School’s drama and music departments for a talent showcase!

Budding musical artists in 6th, 7th and 8th grades will share their instrumental talents with the community, featuring a variety of songs and styles. Drama students will perform selections from the Mount Nittany Middle School musical theatre program. For more information on upcoming theatre performances and music concerts, visit www.scasd.org/mountnittany

11:00 AM — Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy A’capella Group

The A’capella group from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy is a vocal ensemble dedicated to performing original arrangements of popular music. With twenty auditioned members, the group is the largest it has ever been; and demonstrates the profound talent found in our small school. The group began in 2013 and has been featured in concerts and performances around State College and the surrounding areas.

During the 2016-2017 school year the SJCA A’capella group helped raise over five thousand dollars in support of the fine arts. They also performed a benefit concert for the ‘Thirst Project,’ a non-profit organization committed to supplying clean accessible water to African nations. The group considers entertainment in the name of service to be their fundamental mission.

Noon — The State College Suzuki Program

The State College Suzuki Program provides musical instrument instruction following the Suzuki Method. Our mission is to help families develop each child’s beautiful heart and great character; and to foster sensitivity, responsibility, and compassion while engaging in long-term music learning through lessons and immersion in a musical community.

Students take one-on-one lessons with teachers, and also join other students for group classes, with opportunities each semester to participate in solo and group performance events.

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Special Thanks

In Centre & Clearfield County Communities For the past 50 Years.

We have been providing residents in need with a number of programs and services to help lead them to self-sufficiency. With offices in Aaronsburg, Bellefonte, Clearfield, Houtzdale, and Philipsburg; CPCA provides services unique to the communities we serve.

We are always seeking new ways to better support those who need CPCA’s services.

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Our Mission Statement: Strengthening communities in Centre & Clearfield counties by helping families and individuals become self sufficient.

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The Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop (CPDW) is a non-profit dance studio located at 101 South Fraser Street in downtown State College. Founded in 1969 by LaRue Allen, and under the direction of Jill A. Brighton since 1994, CPDW continues to provide the highest caliber dance training to our students in a broad range of classes for both children and adults. We are delighted to maintain a tradition of almost 50 years of bringing quality dance instruction to the Centre Region. CPDW runs of a semester system, but accepts registrations ongoingly.

Class schedules can be found on our website www.cpdw.org.

In addition to our regular slate of dance classes (ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre dance) and traditional performances in venues like the State Theatre, CPDW welcomes opportunities to explore other dance styles and alternative performance sites. Part of CPDW’s mission is to share our dance in community outreach programs such as the Super Fair. In preparation for the second annual Olde World Festival at the Boal Mansion (Sunday, October 8th), we have assembled several traditional European folk dances that will be performed

by CPDW students and faculty. Join us for an energetic display, and even some audience participation.

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1:15 PM — Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop

Sincere thanks to The Centre County Gazette for their sponsorship of the Super Fair!

Special thanks to the Planning Committee of this year’s Super Fair n Co-Chairs Sandy Schuckers, Centre County Office of Aging Jackie Sheader, CATA n Committee Members Amy Ansari, Centre County Gazette Art Dangel, AmeriServ Bank Anita Ditz, Schlow Library Katie Kensinger, Juniper Village Brenda Oyler Kim, Humana, Inc. Linda Lovett, MidPenn Legal Services Faith Ryan, Director of Adult Services Heather Moran, Peerstar, LLC Bonnie Tatterson, Centre Helps n Thanks to the following for their support: Nittany Mall Hoag’s Catering Colonial Press Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority RSVP Happy Valley Custom T’s Home Depot

www.CentreCountyGazette.com

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Services Available to County Residents

By SANDY SCHUCKERS Administrative Officer and Health and Wellness Coordinator, Centre County Government

Centre County Government is committed to working with, assisting, and providing necessary services to our residents.

With regard to human services, Centre County Government believes in an integrated, person-focused approach to ensuring the services necessary to assist individuals and families.

Centre County Government is fortunate to have a strong network of providers located throughout the county to help implement this plan of action for our residents.

Centre County Office of Children and Youth Services (CYS) (814-355-6755) furnishes social services to children and youth and their families throughout Centre County. CYS works with families in which there are issues relating to the safety and well-being of children and/or youth, with the goal of identifying problem areas and dealing effectively with them to resolve the difficulties.

In a case of suspected abuse or neglect of children, the

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office determines if the allegation is true and takes the necessary steps to protect the child.

Placement services outside of a child’s family are available if parents are unable or unwilling to provide care for their children and there are no other feasible alternatives.

Centre County Office of Adult Services (814-355-6768) provides and monitors services for low-income adults, including the disabled population, ages 18-59; including the disabled population and low-income families. Many programs under the Office of Adult Services can also serve residents 60+ years of age.

Adult Services works on behalf of individuals and families who need assistance to meet their basic needs, to work on improving their lives and protect those at their most vulnerable. Services may include: transitional housing, housing case management, food security, basic needs case management, money management, rental assistance, and homemaker services. The office also strives to connect people to the available resources in our community. Services are provided throughout the county by a network of agencies working together.

Centre County Office of Aging (814-355-6716) serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Centre County.

Aging assists people 60 years of age or better by assessing their needs and referring for appropriate services and to assist individuals to remain independent in the least restrictive environment. It provides the following services: health insurance counseling for Medicare recipients, senior resource center services at six locations throughout the county, home-delivered meals, investigations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of older adults, long-term care ombudsman services, nursing home transition services and care management services. Aging provides some funding to outside organizations to provide personal care services, transportation, adult day services, and legal assistance for those who qualify. The department also is a co-sponsor of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (814-355-6816).

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Guidance and Hope Related Providing Shelter, Offering a Continuum of Housing(MH/ID) (814-355-6786) provides a range of service Services to Individuals Guidance and Hope to Individuals and ■ and Families Related Services Guidance and Hope Centre House Shelter for Individuals Related Services ■ Centre House Shelter for Individuals options to enable persons with mental illness or Families Since 1984.

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Centre House Shelter: 814-237-5508 Office Phone: 814-237-4863

information and referrals. All programs and services within MH/ID are based on the Recovery Model

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for Mental Health and Everyday Lives Principles for Intellectual Disabilities. All services are designed to support consumers & families, eliminate stigma and to facilitate independence and inclusion.

The Drug and Alcohol department provides community based comprehensive prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with drug and alcohol use/abuse issues regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual preference or disability. Services are confidential and designed to support individuals and families, to eliminate stigma, and to facilitate independence, inclusion, and recovery.

Early Intervention provides services to children age birth to three who are at risk for or are experiencing a developmental delay. The services provided through Early Intervention include but are not limited to service coordination, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special instruction, vision therapy, hearing therapy, and nursing. Early Intervention builds upon the natural learning which occurs in those first few years of a child’s life.

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fleet. Centre County transportation is a “shared ride” door-to-door demand-response service. It can provide “lift van and car” service to the physically challenged as needed. Physically challenged passengers must inform the Office of their need to utilize the lift van or car every time they schedule an appointment. Several days’ notice of reservation for the lift van or car is highly recommended.

Centre County Veterans Affairs Office (814-355-6812) answers both specific and general questions from veterans and their dependents as well as the general public regarding matters related to veterans. In addition, the Veterans Affairs Office discusses, submits applications, and advocates for all related benefits to which veterans and their dependents may be entitled, such as: compensation and pension, hospitalization and out-patient care, education, home loans, insurance, special housing and automobile grants, and numerous other benefits provided by the VA or other Federal, State, County, or local agencies and organizations.

Veterans Services also refers the County’s veterans and their dependents to other agencies and organizations that might further assist them in solving their problems or answering their questions.

For more information about Centre County Government Offices and the numerous services offered by the County to its residents, please visit www.centrecountypa.gov

Understand and Know Your Gadget

By DAVID PENCEK Technology moves fast. As soon as you think you have finally mastered how to use your new smartphone or computer or some other electronic gadget, the latest model is released that’s even better!

Understanding and learning how to make the most of your smartphone, laptop, or tablet can be a challenge.

Schlow Centre Region Library — yes, the library! — offers great resources for anyone wishing to become more familiar with their electronic devices.

Library patrons can sign up for free one-hour personalized technology help with a member of the library staff. Some of the topics that can be covered include setup of tablets, phones, and eReaders; basic computing on Mac and PC laptops (especially is you’re switching between the two); how to use library services for eBooks and eAudiobooks; digital-photo management; suggested apps to make mobile devices work for you; and recommendations on tech products to buy or give as a gift.

While the staff can’t fix broken hardware, viruses, or hacking situations, just about any other question or

problem you have with your electronic gadgets can be discussed.

“There is a misconception that everyone knows how to use a cell phone and has a data plan,” says Amy Madison, Schlow’s adult services librarian. “We’re seeing people who want to get started but don’t know who to ask for help or how much they’ll end up paying.

That’s why this service is free.”

To sign up for this one-on-one help, patrons simply need to call the library or e-mail the library’s reference desk to set up an appointment. Sessions can be scheduled for anytime when the library is open and there is someone available. When making the appointment, patrons should describe what they need, and when they come for the sessions, they should bring their device.

“We geek out about this stuff and love the troubleshooting, searching, and discovery that solving these issues can often require,” Madison says.

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Veterans Affairs Benefits

By BRIAN QUERRY Director of Centre County Veterans Affairs

So you are a veteran, surviving spouse of a veteran or a family member of a veteran that has questions about veterans’ benefits. The Veteran’s Affairs web site (www.va.gov ) is a great place to start if you have internet access. If you go on the web site, you will be able to find information on everything, but if you don’t know what you are looking for or don’t have internet access, it can be overwhelming. For this reason, I recommend that in addition to doing your own research always contact an accredited Veterans Services Officer with questions or prior to submitting a claim to the VA. In order to receive accreditation, Veterans Services Officers or VSO’s are required to go through training and to complete annual training to maintain their accreditation. They work claims day in/day out and in many cases have access to files and hotlines that are not available to the public.

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with the filing of claims.

As a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you may be eligible for benefits. The vast majority of benefits depend on the active duty status of the veteran which is verified on the veterans’ discharge papers. The most common document for your active duty is the DD 214, which the military starting using in the 1950’s. It is important that you have and maintain a copy of your discharge papers. These papers give information that may help you obtain benefits available to you. If you cannot find your discharge papers, we can help you obtain them.

The VA provides a myriad of benefits that cover the following areas: n Compensation payments n Pension/Survivor Pension (available only to Veterans of war time) n Health Care n Burial Benefits n Education Benefits n Life Insurance Veterans — page 34

Time to Review, Reflect, and Look to the Future

By KRISTI MATTZELA, MSW, LSW Clinical Services Director, Centre Volunteers in Medicine At Centre Volunteers in Medicine our history has shown that we do our utmost to meet the needs of our community.

When the very first patient entered the CVIM medical clinic on February 10th, 2003, with a dental issue, CVIM found a way to address the dental needs of the uninsured. And, when the closing of Tapestry for Health in Centre County meant that uninsured women had nowhere to go for their check-ups, CVIM found a way to take on a well-woman health program.

Two years ago, with a waiting list of 250 individuals, there was a concerted effort to recruit new volunteer physicians. This, along with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which helped to insure more individuals, enabled us to take on new patients and for the first time in CVIM’s history, there is no longer a waiting list for medical patients.

The latest County Health Rankings (2016) indicate that 12% (13,841) of Centre County residents remain uninsured. Through an increased outreach and marketing program, CVIM is focusing on getting to hard to reach individuals, within the area, who do not have healthcare. We are striving to get the word out that we are here to care for their medical needs.

Meanwhile, CVIM’s dental clinic continues to have a waiting list for patient care. Individuals on this list have gone through the eligibility process and qualify as a CVIM patient.

We don’t like to report that we have a waiting list because we don’t want those in need to feel they can’t call on us. We work to treat every emergency to eliminate pain while scheduling follow-up restorative and hygiene appointments for those on the list for care.

Case Managers continue to work with patients to assure that all basic needs are met. Whether the need is for insurance through the marketplace or a basic need, case managers help individuals complete applications.

Mount Nittany Health’s most recent 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment identifies behavioral health as a priority for our community. As of September, CVIM will begin a program that will focus on addressing the behavioral needs of our patients.

Ultimately, CVIM , our providers and friends will not rest until we make certain that all Centre County residents, and people working in our community receive access to the help they need. With quality dental and healthcare services, we enable our patients to lead happy and healthy lives as productive members of our community.

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APPRISE: Helping Medicare Recipients

By KRISTIN J. ZIEGLER APPRISE

The Centre County Office of Aging offers a free health insurance counseling program called APPRISE. Health care can be a complex maze to navigate.

APPRISE is a free, unbiased health insurance counseling program for all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, or income. APPRISE Counselors are specially trained to answer questions about health insurance and will be available at the Centre County Community Super Fair to provide objective, easy to understand information about Medicare, Medicaid and supplemental insurance.

There will be a presentation on Medicare basics at the Centre Region Senior Center from 10-10:30 a.m.

APPRISE can help with: n Medicare n Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) n Medicare Advantage Plans n Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) n Plan Comparison n Medicaid n Screening and applying for financial assistance programs n Medicare Appeals n Long-Term Care Insurance Open enrollment begins October 15 and closes

December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage.

Beneficiaries can schedule a free appointment at the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte during the enrollment period, or check the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Centre County’s Facebook page to find out about enrollment events that are happening throughout the county. APPRISE Counselors are also available year round to answer Medicare questions and help resolve Medicare issues.

Many APPRISE counselors are volunteers who start out as concerned citizens who have a question, or issue regarding their own health insurance. Once they find the answer, they want to learn more and share what they have learned with others. Counselors receive comprehensive training about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicare prescription drug coverage, appeals, fraud and abuse, and benefit programs to assist Medicare beneficiaries. Volunteers fill positions as counselors, speakers, schedulers, community liaisons, and office assistants.

If you are interested in becoming an APPRISE volunteer, scheduling an appointment, or need more information about Medicare, contact The Office of Aging at 814355-6716. The Toll-free APPRISE Helpline is 1-800-7837067, Monday–Friday; all services are free, unbiased and confidential.

MidPenn Legal Services: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

By REBECCA STAVISH MidPenn Legal Services Attorney and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Tax Manager Problems with the Internal Revenue Service? Unable to pay a tax debt? MidPenn Legal Services’ Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) may be able to help. Unlike Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites which help low-income families with their income tax filings, the MidPenn LITC provides free representation for lowincome tax payers who need legal assistance to resolve disputes with the IRS such as: n Helping clients in disputes with IRS audits, appeals and collection matters n Preventing IRS collection in cases of financial hardship n Helping taxpayers enter into reasonable payment agreements n Tax problems arising from identity theft n Innocent spouse cases Services also include community outreach and education to taxpayers, including those for whom English is a second language.

The MidPenn LITC is funded in part by the Internal Revenue Services United States Department of Treasury. However, we are independent from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. What you tell the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic lawyer is confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege.

Even if you don’t qualify for help from the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, the information you tell us is confidential. Tax laws change each year, and some tax laws are hard to understand. If you have a problem with the IRS call us. Our services are free, but you do have to meet certain eligibility requirements. Call us at 844-675-7829 (1-844-MPLS-TAX) to find out more.

MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice and high quality civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania.

Visit us on the web at www.midpenn.org or visit us on Facebook or Twitter @LegalMidpenn.

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Transportation Options in Centre County

By JACQUELINE SHEADER Public Relations Manager, Centre Area Transportation Authority

Whether it be the cost of operating and maintaining a vehicle, a disability that prohibits the use of an automobile, or some other reason, a lack of transportation can be debilitating for an individual and family with work, shopping and childcare needs.

In Centre County, we are fortunate to have many agencies and organizations available to offer quality transportation resources in assisting with this basic need, the two largest being the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) and the Centre County Office of Transportation.

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) (814) 238-CATA(2282) Customer Service Center: 108 E. Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. www.catabus.com realtime.catabus.com CATABUS

CATA’s fixed-route bus system, CATABUS, consists of 23 community bus routes, which provide service between downtown State College, the Penn State campus, and surrounding communities, suburban shopping centers, apartment complexes, residential areas, governmental offices, and many other special points of interest.

Fare for each one-way trip is $2.00. Persons age 65 and over with a Transit ID Card and children under 40” ride free. Those presenting a valid U.S. Medicare Card or CATA Reduced Fare ID Card may ride for half the fare ($1.00).

New for Fall 2017! CATA now offers Day Passes for $6.00 which may be purchased on a smartphone through the free Token Transit mobile app. Visit www.catabus.com for details.

The system is further complemented by four integrated routes (the BLUE and WHITE LOOPs and the RED and GREEN LINKs) that provide fare-free Penn State University Park Campus/downtown State College service.

The CATABUS service provides approximately 7 million trips per year, and operates entirely on clean compressed natural gas.

CATARIDE CATARIDE provides curb-to-curb transportation primarily for persons age 65 and over and persons whose disabilities prevent their use of the CATABUS system. Pre-registration and a small fare per one-way trip are required, as are advanced reservations for each trip. (This service is also offered to the general public at a higher fare rate.)

CATACOMMUTE

CATACOMMUTE is a family of transportation services that includes the Rideshare, Vanpool and Emergency Ride Home programs, designed to provide longdistance commuters with easy and economical commute alternatives.

The Centre County Office of Transportation (814) 355-6807 486 Old Curtin Road, Milesburg PA 16853 Mailing address: 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. www.centrecountypa.gov

The Centre County Office of Transportation provides door-to-door service to individuals of human service agencies, patrons who are Medical Assistance eligible, persons with disabilities, and the general public (for a fee) who are residents of Centre County. Reservations are required by 1:00pm at least one working day in advance (preferably as soon as possible). Persons needing accessible vehicles are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. This is a shared-ride service that primarily serves destinations in Centre County. Passengers (MA individuals) may be reimbursed for securing their own ride if the transportation office is unable to meet their needs, and out of county medical trips are available to these individuals through a third party.

Other Transportation Options

Outside of these two agencies, additional transportation options and resources exist through forprofit groups like Fullington and ZipCar, human service agencies like In Home Services of Central PA and the Bellefonte and Centre LifeLink EMS, and government offices like Veterans Affairs of Centre County.

A complete list of transportation options is available now in the Centre County Transportation Resource Booklet (blue) entitled “Transportation Services in Centre County: A Guide to Transportation Options.”

This document may be accessed at locations throughout the community and by visiting the Centre County Council for Human Services website at www.theccchs.org.

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HOPE Brings Awareness to County

By KARLENE SHUGARS Program Specialist, Centre County Drug & Alcohol Office The Centre County Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education Initiative, otherwise known as HOPE, was formed in May of 2016 with a vision of eliminating substance abuse, drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths in Centre County. Members of the HOPE Initiative include representatives from the prevention, treatment, and recovery communities; the courts; human service organizations; criminal justice agencies; county government; and members of the community who have been impacted by the disease of addiction.

From the beginning, the HOPE Initiative has sought to bring awareness of the disease of addiction to the community. In July of 2016, the first in a series of town hall meetings was held at the Mount Nittany Medical Center Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium. This first town hall focused on identifying the problem – specifically, the national heroin and opioid epidemic and its impact on Centre County.

With standing room only, there was a remarkable turnout of community members in attendance. The three town hall meetings that followed discussed topics surrounding treatment and recovery options; prevention and education practices; and the criminal justice system. Notably, the HOPE Initiative has been able to partner with organizations from each of these

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areas. CNET recordings of the town halls can be viewed at www.centrecountyhope.org/our-work.

In March 2017 the HOPE Initiative held a Remembrance Ceremony and Addiction Resource Fair at the American Philatelic Society Facility in Bellefonte. This event provided a setting where family members and friends had the opportunity to honor and remember loved ones lost to the disease of addiction. At the fair, a number of community organizations made themselves available to answer questions and provide information on a wide variety of treatment and recovery resources available to community members.

More recently, on September 2nd, the HOPE Initiative held a Candlelight Remembrance Vigil at the courthouse annex in Bellefonte. This event was led by several courageous mothers who had lost children to the disease of addiction and who were available to provide support to others who may have been similarly impacted. Despite the inclement weather, there was standing room only.

The HOPE Initiative is dedicated to educating the community about the disease of addiction and making our citizens aware of the community resources available to individuals with a Substance Use Disorder. By continuing outreach and education efforts, HOPE’s goal is to remove the stigma surrounding addiction. For more information or to become involved with HOPE, please visit www.centrecountyhope.org.

Healthy Cooking and Living in our Senior Years

By JANE WILSON Many of us, by the time we have reached our senior years, have been cooking for our selves, families and sometimes even grandchildren for many years. Many say they are tired of cooking and planning meals. And, if we are working or raising children we may feel too busy to cook and plan meals. And, yet, I often stress that our brains, muscles and bodies need much of the same nutrition over the age of 60 years as we do when we are under the age of 6 years.

We need complex carbohydrates with high fiber and good proteins and a variety of fats, both unsaturated and saturated. And, depending upon our particular health issues, genes and weight and health status, our diets need to be specialized to our particular needs of weight loss, weight maintenance, healthy weight gain, appetite, energy needs, and muscle and strength maintenance, etc.

In my community classes and workshops, I stress the idea of eating around the seasons. This helps us to

regularly change up our diet so as to not get bored or so our bodies do not get too used to the same foods all the time, often lowering or negatively affecting our metabolism. It also helps us with variety in our meal planning as we eat what is fresh and most prevalently available for that season. For example, I make more baked meals in the winter months and welcome in the fresh lettuces and greens in the early spring accompanied with our early spring crops of asparagus, radishes, spring peas, chives and scallions, etc.

As our bounty of summer unfolds, I begin to incorporate all the lovely vegetables (carrots, corn, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers along with edible flowers and summer squash) and early fruits (like strawberries, rhubarb, and cherries, blueberries and peaches as they come along) in easy to assemble salads and simple dishes with various proteins. We also move from winter baking and roasting to summer stir-fries and quick and easy fresh meals.

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Gadget — from page 29 much different from anything else a librarian does. We provide access, suggestions, and assistance, and it doesn’t stop at what book you should read next.”

If you’re looking for another opportunity to increase your tech knowledge, Schlow Labs (formerly Gadgets for Grownups) begins its fall sessions September 30 with Beginning Digital Photo Management for Seniors (ages 60 and older).

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Guest instructors from Penn State’s Center for HumanComputer Interaction will offer a free class on photo settings and sharing on iPads.

If you have learned the basics on how to use your iPad/iPhones but have questions about how to better manage photos, this class is for you. You’ll learn about basic photo settings and storage options and see some examples of how to share photos using your iPad. The class is 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the library’s Musser Room.

Veterans — from page 30 The PA state benefits include: n Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans n Emergency Assistance n Blind, Amputee and Paralyzed Pensions n State Veterans Homes n Free or Reduced Fishing, Trapping and hunting licenses for disabled veterans County benefits include: n Burial Allowances n Grave Registration n Grave Markers/Flags Additionally, the Centre County Veterans Affairs Office coordinates volunteers that provided transportation to James Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona.

If you are a veteran or the family member of a veteran and you have questions, give us a call (814-355-6812) or stop by our booth at the Super Fair.

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loosing your weight as desired, and a diet that you can stay on for life.

As the summer winds down, we enjoy the fall and winter squash varieties, hearty greens such as kale and our cruciferous friends like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages in quick and easy soups, salads and baked dishes and stir-fries.

Many of us have experienced a new diet where we loose weight and then we slowly resume our regular diet and regain the weight and more.

I also emphasize cooking extra proteins when preparing a meal in order to be able to cook once and eat two or three additional meals without having to cook very much again for our numerous meals over a couple days.

A delicious meatloaf is great the first night with some roasted vegetables, delicious the next day as a sandwich (cold or warmed), and wonderful the third day sliced and used to top a salad of delicious greens with some of your leftover roasted vegetables and a fresh balsamic vinaigrette or ranch salad dressing.

Additionally, fad diets often achieve weight loss results as they are changing up your regular diet and you body looses the weight while your body and metabolism adjusts to the new calorie amount and nutrient content (i.e. high meat/protein, high fat/low carb, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).

We can also freeze some leftover meatloaf in slices that can be used in wrap sandwiches later in the month.

It is true that over the years as our agriculture has changed so to has our food content and the manner in which it is metabolized by our bodies, who genetically, are still trying to catch up. For this reason, I emphasize simple eating, fresh vegetables and fruit with some whole grains and healthy, varied fats and vegetable, meat and seafood proteins in sustainable and moderate amounts.

There are many diets and wonderful cookbooks, but they all do not work for everyone. It is important to find a healthy diet that works for you in maintaining or

Along with an active lifestyle, we can achieve a healthy weight and body for many good years of life. Happy cooking and healthy eating!

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