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Police search for serial rapist By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough police are on the hunt for a serial rapist. DNA evidence has linked three sexual assaults to the same man, police said this week, and investigators have released a profile of the suspect in hopes the

public can help find him. In the most recent case, which occurred on April 3, 2011, a college-age female was attacked by a man she didn’t know between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. near West Fairmount Avenue and South Burrowes Street, police said. On Jan. 28, 2011, between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m., another woman of college age was raped near Fra-

ternity Row and East Prospect Avenue, according to reports. And on Aug. 22, 2010, a college-age female was walking alone in the area of East Prospect Avenue and Locust Lane when she was raped between 2 and 4 a.m., police said. “The females he targeted were very similar … white, college-age and very intoxicated,” said Police

Chief Tom King. All three of the victims were walking alone when they were attacked. King said the suspect used sexual and physical violence in every incident. Two of the attacks occurred outside; one of the victims was taken to the backseat of a parked vehicle, King said. “We now have the DNA evi-

dence which links all three cases. That certainly helps in the investigation,” he said. According to King, investigators do not have a good physical description of the man because the victims were intoxicated and it was dark outside. All three victims, however, said the man ap-

Rapist, Page 6

Sue Paterno aids CVIM marathoners By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

TAMI KNOPSNYDER/Special to the Gazette

NATIONAL CHAMPS: Penn State celebrates its victory on Saturday in St. Louis. The Nittany Lions ran away with the team title to win its second national title under coach Cael Sanderson.

Back-to-back: PSU captures another national wrestling title By ERIC KNOPSNYDER Special to The Gazette

ST. LOUIS – The Gateway to the west might just end up being the second stop on the road to a wrestling dynasty. Penn State captured its second consecutive team title at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships on Saturday, and this time it wasn't even close. Last year, in Cael Sanderson's second season,

the Nittany Lions delighted a highly partisan crowd in Philadelphia by winning the school's first team title since 1953. A year later, Penn State made sure that the finals had little drama for the thousands of Iowa and Minnesota fans at the Scottrade Center, as the team title was clinched well before the championship round began.

Wrestling, Page 6

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

Penns Valley EMS pays off facility Police Log .............................3 Opinion.................................7

Education ..........................8,9 Lifestyles .......................10-15

SPRING MILLS — Penns Valley Emergency Medical Service Inc. is a private, non-profit organization providing emergency medical care in eastern Centre County. Their basic life support ambulances are staffed by both paid and

Centre Spread...............16, 17 Sports.............................19-22

UNIVERSITY PARK — Sue Paterno has always been there to lend a hand to those in Centre County. On March 15, she addressed the media for the first time since the death of her husband, Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno, who died on Jan. 22 following a short battle with lung cancer. The widow was attending an event for Centre Volunteers in Medicine, which provides free health care for people without insurance. CVIM is dedicating a key annual fundraising event to the late coach. “To be honest, they didn't tell me that,” she said. “But it means a lot to me because he really is still here. It's not real yet, and we're doing what he would want us to do. You have to know how proud he was of everything that people in this town did — on a volunteer basis — to help others.” Paterno declined comment when asked how she and her family were coping with the death. She became emotional when talking about the event.

volunteer emergency medical technicians. They are the primary ambulance provider for Centre Hall, Millheim, Potter Township, Gregg Township, Penn Township, Haines Township and Miles Townships. Penns Valley EMS has a coverage area of approximately 254 square miles populated by over 5,300 households and over 11,000 residents. Their head-

Save the Date......................23 Arts & Entertainment .. 23-27

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ALL TOGETHER: Coach Greg Fredericks, left, Sue Paterno and Coash Russ Rose join forces to support the runners involved in Centre Volunteers in Medicine. “We're a very blessed community,” she said, her eyes welling with tears. The news conference, held at Penn State's Multisport Facility, was promoting CVIM's “Marathoners For Medicine.” Runners from the area will participate in marathons throughout the nation and ask people to con-

CVIM, Page 6

quarters are located at 106 Ross Hill Road, Spring Mills, PA. Ground was broken for this facility in early August of 2006, on a 3.89 acre tract of land that was purchased from Hanover Foods in 2003. A fundraising campaign in May 2006 raised the $1.2 million needed to

Facility, Page 4

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Front and Centre LAND ACQUISITION: Bellefonte Borough recently acquired a piece of land with an eye toward an economic development project. Page 5 LINGERING QUESTIONS: Investigators working with former FBI director Louis Freeh say they have interviewed 200 people in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky case. Page 5 TIME FOR CHANGE: Columnist Jay Ambrose makes the case that reform is needed for government-funded pension plans. Page 7 IN CONCERT: The music department at Penns Valley High School stages a

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Assault investigated State College Borough Police are investigating a report of an assault early Sunday. According to police, a man hit another man with a whiskey bottle at 912 Crabapple Drive. It was reported at 1:13 a.m. No further information was available.

Man accused of assault State College Borough Police said that charges are pending against a man who hit a bartender and a patron at the Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., on Saturday night. Police did not release the name of the suspect. According to police, he will be charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and harassment.

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Masked man enters home, grabs woman State police at Rockview are searching for a masked man who entered a home and grabbed and shook a woman Monday in home on East Main Street around 7:15 p.m. Miles Township. Police said a man wearing a black ski mask knocked on the door, and when the woman answered the door, the man entered the home and grabbed her, scratching her neck and ripping her shirt. Police said the man shook the woman several times while asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is she?â&#x20AC;? He then let go of the woman and ran away. The man is described by police as white, in his 30s, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a blue denim jacket with a sheepskin collar and a black ski mask, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 814-355-7545.

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Police recover vehicle Pennsylvania State Police reported that a stolen vehicle was recovered after a traffic stop on Hill Street in College Township around 3 a.m. March 9. Police said the driver and a passenger ran away from the scene. Police have described one of the suspects as a light-skinned black man, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. Police de-

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fund campaign. and fall shows, and equine “Other contributing events in the new arena on supporters deserving the Grange fairgrounds. recognition were: SuperviTheir facility features a sory boards in Centre Hall, room which can be rented Gregg Township, Haines for group meetings or parTownship, Miles Township, ties. They give tours and Millheim d e m o n s t ra tions for Boy “WE STARTED taking B o r o u g h , Scout, Girl donations for the P e n n Scout, and building fund in May Tow n s h i p and Potter other organizations in the of 2006, and we are Township, area. now down to the last local and area medBesides and patient care, $100 due in pledges, ical the group so I think we can call d e n t a l prides itself the building fund gp hr oa rump as -, on providing cies, civic care beyond done.” organizathe call of duty. Board Jeanette Wolfe tions, local member, Bari Penns Valley EMS and area Deaven gave board member businesses, b a n k s , an example of churches, governmental an elderly man being taken agencies, volunteers who by ambulance, leaving his helped in planning and dewife, who suffers from designing the new facility, mentia, frightened and overseeing construcconfused. An EMT stayed tion, implementing the behind and called a friend campaign and soliciting of the woman to come and and tracking donations stay with her until family and pledges. members arrived. “Due to the support of “I just think that’s over the community, we now and beyond the call of provide 24-hour coverage duty,” said Deaven. with a staff of two emerIn another example, a gency medical technicians, farmer was taken to the resulting in excellent rehospital, and an EMT fed sponse times from our new and watered his livestock building. during his hospital stay. “Our aspiration to be The Penns Valley EMS ‘always on call’ has been board has issued the folachieved and we will strive lowing notice to the resito continue this service in dents of Penns Valley, “Our the future. Many heartfelt building campaign motto thanks to everyone who was ‘You put your life in has contributed to our sucour hands. Now we are cess. Thank You.” putting our future in For more information, yours.’ Overwhelming supor to volunteer to help at port came from the resithe Penns Valley EMS cendents of the entire Penns ter, call the station at (814) Valley Area resulting in a 422-8015. very successful building

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Bellefonte buys old Cerro warehouse BY CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Borough recently acquired the old Cerro warehouse along Spring Creek as part of an economic development project that might eventually lead to construction of condominiums or high rises. Borough manager Ralph Stewart said he was excited about the acquisition of land. “It is a step in the right direction,” Stewart said. “It's an integral piece of the puzzle. It's one of the three properties we need to

have for re-development.” Bellefonte purchased the old Cerro warehouse from Belljay Corp., of Hollidaysburg. The deed was recorded on March 14 after the sale closed. There was some negotiation before both sides agreed on the price of $590,000. “It was a lengthy negotiation process, but I think both sides were pleased. We have some plans for that land and it's going to be a big part of the economic development,” Stewart said. The official buyer of the land is listed on the deed as the Bellefonte Area Industrial Development Authority. That group is

overseeing the waterfront development project. According to Stewart, it will be a couple of years before anything is done with the old Cerro warehouse. Right now, there is a tenant renting the space for $9,000 per month. Some of that money, Stewart said, goes toward taxes. The remainder will go toward the development project. “It's all a part of the process. We have several concepts for the land. One concept includes high rises and condominiums, but we are still in the planning stages,” Stewart said.

There are two other properties that the borough is attempting to obtain through eminent domain. One of those properties is known as the Ham store property. That parcel of land is owned by Richard and Marti Supina, of State College. A business, Victorian Signs, currently sits on that property. A hearing about the use of eminent domain is scheduled for May 14. The other property is the site of the former Bush House, which sits at the corner of High and Water streets. The popular hotel burned in 2006 and has not been

rebuilt. Currently, the land sits vacant, with fencing around the perimeter. Eventually, Stewart said, the borough would like to see that area re-built, perhaps with office buildings or a small hotel. And while acquiring those properties may take a bit longer, Stewart said that he likes the direction in which things are headed. “We are very excited about this acquisition. It's been a long process,” he said. “We have big plans, we do. The borough has spent many years getting ready for this project.”

University: We’re not Freeh investigators looking to go private interview hundreds By KATHY MATHESON Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Though Penn State insists it is not looking to become a private institution, education experts aren’t surprised the school is considering its options in light of state funding cuts that have led other public universities to the same types of discussions. The talk of privatization resurfaced last week at a Faculty Senate meeting during which trustees chairwoman Karen Peetz mentioned that she was intrigued by a private-public model used by Cornell University. A Penn State spokeswoman later downplayed the remark. “Penn State is not exploring how to become private,” spokeswoman Lisa Powers said in an email. “Penn State is exploring how to remain public in the face of declining public funds.” Many public college systems have had conversations about restructuring over the past decade as state legislatures continue to cut higher education funding, said Michael Tanner, vice president for academic affairs at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. Penn State was chartered in 1855 as a publicly supported agricultural college, and became Pennsylvania’s sole landgrant institution in 1863. Today, it is an unusual hybrid model: The university is considered “state-related” because it gets about 6 percent of its $4.1 billion budget from the state, but operates independently. Penn State’s public financial support

has been steadily eroding, however. Most recently, the governor proposed cutting $64 million in aid to the university next year, which would come on top of a $68 million cut this year. At the Faculty Senate meeting in State College, two people asked university trustees whether Penn State should consider cutting the apron strings entirely and go private. Peetz, the board chairwoman, responded that she and another trustee had spoken informally with their counterparts at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. The Ivy League institution is largely private, receiving state funding only for four of its 11 colleges. “I think the Cornell model is of great interest,” Peetz said. But Powers, the university spokeswoman, said a day later that Penn State is not moving toward any other model. “The board is listening to various ideas and will continue to do so in the spirit of openness and communication,” according to a statement on the school’s website. Going private would be complicated, said Tanner, of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. One major issue is ownership of facilities, since public money bought the land on which such colleges sit and paid for many of the buildings and infrastructure, he said. But perhaps the bigger question is about mission, said Tanner. Land-grant schools have a commitment to providing educational opportunities for a broader range of students, including those with the most financial need.

Sandusky to get documents By The Associated Press STATE COLLEGE — Pennsylvania prosecutors were ordered Tuesday to turn over to Jerry Sandusky's lawyer the phone numbers and addresses of those who have accused the former Penn State assistant football coach of sexually abusing them as children. That includes their phone numbers and addresses back when the crimes are alleged to have occurred. It was a pretrial win for defense attorney Joe Amendola, who argued in a filing late last week that it would be very difficult for defense investigators to locate and try to interview them without first getting contact information from prosecutors. The order by Judge John Cleland could also lead to the prosecution turning over any psychological evaluations performed on the accusers, but the attorney general's office was given another week to try

and persuade him they are protected by legal privilege and not subject to disclosure. The psychological evaluations would be produced under seal, and Amendola would not be allowed to do more than read them without getting the judge's prior approval. Amendola is specifically seeking a psychologist's report related to a person described as Victim 6 in a grand jury report, saying he believes it contains a conclusion that Sandusky did not sexually abuse the boy. The grand jury said Victim 6's mother complained to authorities after he showered with Sandusky in 1998. The subsequent investigation by Penn State police did not result in any charges. Cleland required prosecutors to disclose any juvenile adjudication records that might help Amendola attack the credibility of any witness the state plans to call at trial.

That does not apply to drug or alcohol violations, however, and Amendola had argued that several accusers used drugs and alcohol as juveniles, which he said might affect their ability to testify accurately. Cleland's order said requests for grand jury information must first be made to the judge who oversees the secret panel. If that judge says grand jury secrecy prevents their release, Cleland said he intends to abide by that decision. Otherwise, Cleland said, he will reconsider Amendola's request. A spokesman for the attorney general's office declined to comment on the latest filing. Phone and email messages for Amendola were not immediately returned. Sandusky, 68, awaits a scheduled mid-May start of trial on 52 criminal counts. Prosecutors allege he sexually abused 10 boys over 15 years, charges Sandusky has repeatedly denied.

By GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE — Former FBI chief Louis Freeh and his investigators have conducted 200 interviews in their extensive probe of the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State, asking questions that go beyond the charges against retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and into the relationship between the football program and the administration. Since November, when the Penn State Board of Trustees hired his group to examine the Sandusky case, Freeh’s team has talked to people ranging from high-level administrators to retired secretaries to current and former staffers in the athletic department. That includes many employees who worked at the football building while the late Joe Paterno was coach. The trustees themselves also are among those to be questioned, said board chairwoman Karen Peetz, who told The Associated Press 200 people have been interviewed in all. As Freeh seeks to fulfill his mission — he is charged with finding out how Penn State failed to stop an alleged predator in its midst, and with recommending changes aimed at preventing abuse — board members facing criticism are stressing anew that the former federal judge and his team have complete independence. They see the breadth of his investigation as a sign of that. “They’re extremely reputable, impeccable credentials, a mandate to investigate thoroughly,” trustee Joel Myers said after a board meeting last week in Hershey. “Let the chips fall where they may so we come out of this a better institution.” Trustees ousted Paterno on Nov. 9, four days after Sandusky was charged with dozens of sexual assault counts. Eight of 10 boys Sandusky is accused of abusing were attacked on campus, including at the football facilities, prosecutors allege. While the charges shocked the Penn

State community, Paterno’s forced departure after 61 years with the school outraged many former players and alumni, who assert the trustees acted rashly. Some alumni watchdog groups question whether Freeh’s report will be a whitewash. Freeh, who declined interview requests, has said that he would conduct his investigation “without fear or favor,” and that he agreed to take the job only after the trustees pledged that he would be allowed to work with “total independence.” He said when he was appointed that his probe would “look carefully at the governance, protocols, decision-making and oversight within the university.” Two people who have been interviewed said they were asked about compliance with NCAA rules and about leadership dynamics — for instance, how Spanier interacted with the athletic department, and how Paterno interacted with the university administration. The people, who requested anonymity because they have been told not to speak publicly about the investigation, said they were also asked about the football program’s influence on the athletic department and across the university. But the line of questioning has varied depending on who is being interviewed. Investigators also have asked for suggestions on other people to question. Linda Woodring, a retired personnel specialist in the athletic department, said she spent “a couple hours” at Freeh’s State College office. She declined to reveal what she told them, saying “they asked that it remain confidential,” but that the questions focused on her job. Woodring worked at Penn State for more than 40 years and processed Sandusky’s retirement. “They expressed to me that they were looking toward the future of Penn State to try to prevent things like this from happening again,” she said. Trustee Keith Eckel, who was interviewed for two hours last week, said investigators were thorough.

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Wrestling, from page 1 “The first one's probably always going to be a little extra special,” Sanderson said after winning his second national championship as a coach. “But I'm real happy for the guys. I think they wrestled great. They went out and did what they needed to do.” Frank Molinaro, David Taylor and Ed Ruth each capped perfect seasons by winning individual titles while Nico Megaludis and Bald Eagle Area graduate Quentin Wright exceeded their seeds to finish second in their respective weight classes. Central Mountain alumnus Dylan Alton finished third to give Penn State an All-American in six of the 10 weight classes. The Nittany Lions finished with 143 points to easily outdistance Minnesota, which had 117.5, and Iowa, which placed third with 107.5. Sanderson said the performance will help unite a community that has gone through many trials and tribulations over the past few months, with the sexual abuse charges pending against former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and the firing and then death of legendary football coach Joe Paterno. “I think we have great fans,” Sanderson said. “And, if anything, it's brought the Penn State family closer together. And when there's adversity, you tend to circle the wagons a little bit and you come together. And I think that's what the university's done. Penn State athletics is an incredible athletic department with incredible people. And if something bad happens, it's one person. “And I think this team – anything you can do for the people that support you and make them happy, it feels good,” he said. If the performance in St. Louis was any indication, the Nittany Lions wrestling squad could be making their fans happy for years to come. Five of the six All-Americans are underclassmen, meaning that Penn State should be the favorite to win a third straight championship next season. Sanderson was asked if Penn State has a wrestling dynasty in the making. “We're just going to keep doing what we're doing,” he said. “We've had a lot of good fortune. We have a lot to be grateful for. We have some very good wrestlers. We have a lot of great support. We're just going to keep doing what we're doing, try to make progress every day and whatever happens after that, so be it.”

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CVIM, from page 1 tribute to CVIM on their behalf. For the first several years, Joe and Sue Paterno were honorary coaches for the event. Sue has remained a part of CVIM but is now joined by Penn State women's volleyball coach Russ Rose. “It's great to be here, to support all of the great things that are happening in State College. All of these people support the various programs and all of the runners go out and do their part,” Rose said. “All of the doctors and all of the medical providers do a great job providing services to the people of the community who are in need of help.” Greg Fredericks, a former Penn State track star and Olympian, said that Sue Paterno's presence is an inspiration to all those involved. “I think it's important for them to see Sue here. Sue's really been involved since the get-go,” Fredericks said. “She's been one of the motivators behind encouraging people to take a look at not just CVIM, but all of the things that she just said go on in our area. So I think it's really important that they see that she's still

here and fighting for them.” Sue has endured a great deal over the past few months. In November, the Penn State Board of Trustees fired Paterno after former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was arrested on multiple child abuse charges. Trustees said that Paterno, who was told about a 2002 incident by then-graduate assistant Mike McQueary, didn't follow up. Paterno was fired via phone. That angered many Penn State students, fans and alumni. The Paterno family is clearly looking to move on. But if last week's news conference is any indication, Sue still plans to be a significant part of the community. “I think we have an amazing community,” she said. “People do reach out, do help. And actually, we were recipients of that the last couple of months.” CVIM's goal this year is $50,000 — $8,000 more than last year. The Boston Marathon is on the docket for several runners in April. CVIM will also have runners at the Pittsburgh and Pocono Marathons. Tom Cali is a CVIM board member

and local real estate agent who has been participating in running events for CVIM since 2005. “I feel that medical needs are an important part of people's lives. There are people out there, working hard, they just cannot afford medical insurance,” Cali said. “CVIM provides a much-needed service in the community. I think it's a way of giving back to the community. It's a cause that's near and dear to my heart. I'm going to run a marathon anyway, I might as well try to raise some money for CVIM.” In 2011, CVIM's medical clinic treated 776 patients. The dental clinic served 614. According to Cali, running a marathon is difficult. Knowing that he's running for CVIM gives him that extra motivation he needs from time to time. “You have to get through 26 miles, which is difficult,” Cali said. “When you know you're running for a good cause, it just gives you that little extra push. It's hard to explain to why. It just makes it a little easier because you know you're doing it for CVIM.”

Rapist, from page 1 peared to be of college age. “We do not have (a sketch). That’s because of the situation. In all three cases, it was late at night and (the alleged attacks) occurred in dark locations,” King said. State College police and the FBI have put together the following profile of the alleged rapist: ■ He appears to be very comfortable in the environment where the alleged rapes occurred. ■ He is confident with a dominant and controlling personality. ■ He doesn’t handle rejection well and may resort to retaliation if rejected. ■ He may be prominent in the local social scene and influential over others in that environment. ■ He likely uses his social influence to degrade women who reject him. ■ He sees women as having little value and not worthy of being treated well.

■ He deliberately targets women who are alone and highly intoxicated. Because the most recent reported attack occurred nearly a year ago, it is possible that the man no longer resides in Centre County. “It’s been almost a year since, so that is possible. Still, females should exercise caution all of the time, but especially when walking late at night,” King said. Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. “That reward is out there and we’re hoping that someone will come forward,” he said. Anyone with information regarding the incidents can contact the State College police at 814-234-7150. Those interested in making an anonymous tip to law enforcement officers can do so through the borough’s website: www.statecollegepa.us. The identity of those making such tips will be kept confidential.

Voter-registration deadline nears HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvanians who want to vote in the state’s April 24 primary but are not registered have only a few days left to do so. Monday is the registration deadline. Residents can apply in person at various locations, including county registration offices, PennDOT photo and license centers and area agencies on aging. Those interested can also download a registration form — at www.votespa.com — and mail it to their county registration office. In the primary, Republicans and Democrats will vote for nominees for president, the U.S. Senate and House, state attorney general, auditor general and treasurer, the state Legislature as well as delegates to the national nominating conventions.

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GAZETTE 403 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-5051 Fax: 814-238-3415 www.CentreCountyGazette.com PUBLISHER Rob Schmidt

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CONTACT US: To submit News: editor@centrecountygazette.com Advertising: sales@centrecountygazette.com The Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Centre County and is published by Indiana Printing and Publishing Company. Reproduction of any portion of any issue is not permitted without written permission. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement for any reason.

Gazette seeks input from the community Well, our first issue is in the books. Welcome to issue No. 2. As a resident of Centre County, it excites me to see people stopping to pick up the newly re-designed Centre County Gazette. Our first issue was well-received. Based on the emails and comments from those who picked it up, the new look surprised many. We hope that picking up The Centre County Gazette will become a ritual for you — a part of your weekly trip to the grocery or convenience store. As we continue to change and grow, we need your help. If you know about a community event, let us know. If there is someone in your community who deserves some recognition on our pages, tell us. At the end of the day, we are here to serve you, our readers. You can send news ideas directly to me at editor@centrecountygazette. com. In this week's edition of the Gazette, you'll find plenty of stories and photos about the Penn State wrestling team's run to a second consecutive national Chris Morelli is the championship. editor of the Centre Along those lines, be sure to send us County Gazette. He your sports news. If you know about a can be reached at local youth soccer team that just comeditor@centre pleted an undefeated season, send us a countygazette.com photo. As area Little League teams take to the field this spring, be certain to send their scores along. If your league is having sign-ups, let us know when they are so we can help publicize the event. A good sports section depends on members of the community contributing items on a weekly basis. You can send sports news to sports@centrecountygazette.com. As you can see, The Centre County Gazette is gaining momentum on its new journey. We're glad you're along for the ride.

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Public pensions need reform City and state officials have been as accomplished as Washington squanderers in lavishing money they don’t have and never considering that the days of sunshine and plentiful revenues might end. They thus set us up for a mighty fall. My prime example for this thesis is highly publicized Stockton, Calif., which is getting ready to treat us to what could be one of the nation’s most memorable bankruptcies. There was once nary a cloud in the Stockton sky. Press reports tell us how the housing market was booming, property taxes were zooming and the City Council was Jay Ambrose is a building a minorcolumnist for league baseball Scripps-Howard stadium over News Service. here, a convention center over there and an entertainment complex on its waterfront. It was also doling out unbelievable retirement benefits for city employees, not the least of the generosity being free health care. Excuse me bondholders, excuse me city retirees, excuse me citizens without necessary services, but housing prices collapsed, meaning taxes produced pennies in a 300.000-population city with extravagant commit-

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ments. It is already so bad that officials are firing unaffordable cops as murders tragically go up. Stockton is not alone in its misery. Most of the states and hundreds of cities have put themselves in similar trouble, and we know a primary source of their excessive obligations. It is government of, by and for politicians and public employees working in mutually advantageous collusion. The unions provide votes and campaign contributions and the politicians provide good pay, pensions to die for and health and other benefits that let employees live like kings. The pension liberality has been the real killer. It might have done political damage to the office holders if they had then taxed enough to pay for what would be due, but many cheated through surreptitious underfunding. It did not help that the stock market took a dive in 2008, rendering many invested pension funds even more hopelessly incapable of fulfilling the promises made. The national gap, according to students of the subject, is a whopping $3 trillion. A consequence could be a generation of hurt and an America unlike the one we have known, and here are some proposed answers that won’t work. Experts I trust have looked and said an improved stock market will not solve the problem. And if the federal government coughed up the money, you could well get a credit ratings drop and less eagerness by foreign countries to lend us money ex-

cept at rates that would be ruinous. Reform is the answer, and there are glimmers of hope, as found in a Heritage Foundation piece noting that some 41 states have restructured pension plans to make them more workable. In some cases, union members have shown themselves ready to contribute more to their benefits. But some of the most valiant fighters for the most meaningful change have faced hooligan opposition. Wisconsin unions threatened a boycott of any business failing to support them in their fight against Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s efforts to save the state and, of course, are trying to remove him from office. My guess is that it is going to take the Stockton bankruptcy and still many other drastic occurrences for the public to see the truth and politicians to forge a real rescue. It would help if some in the news business would understand that collective bargaining with a sovereign government is not a “right,” and it would be nice if Obamacare were rescinded to save states from crushing Medicaid costs it would impose on them. It won’t happen over night, but if our leaders take nothing but half measures, fearful of union retaliation, even the union members will be worse off, and the rest of us will be telling tales of what a great place America used to be before some of them helped ruin it. http://www.realclearmarkets.com /articles/2012/02/16/the_state_and_ local_pension_crisis_99520.html Email: SpeaktoJay@aol.com

Who deserves blame for sky-high gasoline prices at the pump? Should something be done about rising gasoline prices? With gasoline prices expected to hit nearly $5 a gallon this summer, President Barack Obama has come under fire from Republicans who suggest his energy policies — such as a focus on alternative energies, as well as a decision to block the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada — have helped force those price increases on cash-strapped families. The president, meanwhile, says higher prices are proof the U.S. must do more to abandon its dependence on foreign oil. Can the president reduce gas prices? Should he? Scripps-Howard columnists Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate the issue.

JOEL MATHIS

Joel Mathis, joelmmathis@ gmail.com, is a writer in Philadelphia.

JOEL MATHIS

Gas prices are high right now for two reasons near and dear to Republican hearts: Free markets and Iran. First, markets — and, specifically, the law of supply and demand: America is not the only consumer of gasoline in the world. That’s never been the case, of course, but India and China have seen their economies kick into overdrive in the last few years and growing economies require ever more energy for manufacturing and computers and all the other things that keep 21st centuries running. As those countries grow richer they’re adding an increasing number of gasoline-burning cars to their roads. Demand for oil is up, and will stay

up. Americans can keep their low gas prices if they can figure out how to cripple other big economies, an action that is neither plausible nor desirable. As for Iran: Oil experts say the diplomatic standoff with Iran over its nuclear program has already pushed the price of crude oil up by 20 percent. Republicans like to say the president hasn’t been tough enough with Iran but observers say that an outright confrontation with that oil-producing nation could add another 50 cents per gallon at the pump. We can’t have our cake and eat it too. We can’t be hawkish on Iran and have cheap gas. Could Obama take action to increase supply and lower prices? Maybe, but probably not by much. Most of the world’s oil that is easy to access has been accessed; what remains is in difficult-to-extract locations underwater or in the so-called “tar sands.” We can get to it, thanks to the ingenuity of scientists and engineers, but it won’t be cheap. Long-term, gas prices are going to go up no matter what we do — even if Republicans take the White House. But why give up such a cheap, easy campaign issue?

BEN BOYCHUK Obviously, the president cannot set gas prices day to day and thank goodness for that! But the president can certainly set policies that have short- and long-term effects on what American consumers pay at the pump. Americans’ memories are short. So in case anyone forgot, the topic of high gas prices captured the public’s imagination right around this time last year. Obama’s excuse at the time — not entirely wrong, but not the whole story, either — was the Libyan civil war. What Obama failed to mention was the effect of his moratorium on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico fol-

lowing the British Petroleum oil spill. More important, high deficits and huge debt continues to erode the value of the dollar, which is the international currency of the oil trade. Well, Moammar Gadhafi is dead, Libyan oilrigs are steadily coming back online, and, by the way, overall U.S. gasoline consumption is down 7 percent or so. Yet gas prices are upwards of $5 a gallon in some parts of the country. Some, but not all. In the mountain states, including Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, drivers are still paying around $3.50 a gallon. That’s true in Gulf States like Mississippi and Alabama, too. Gas prices remain below average in North Dakota as well. The reason: Ben Boychuk, Oil and natural bboychuk@citygas are big busi- journal.org, is nesses, taxes are associate editor of low and those City Journal. states all have active oil refineries. The refrain of the past decade from utopians wishing for a world without the internal combustion engine is that domestic oil exploration and development is an expensive pipe dream. But what we’ve discovered over time is the United States is sitting on an ocean of oil, and entrepreneurs are developing new methods of extracting it cheaply and efficiently. Obama pines for biofuel made of algae. (Current price: About $33 a gallon.) Meantime, North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 3.2 percent. Gas prices will fall, eventually. No thanks to this president’s policies.

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Penns Valley choruses showcase their talents during pops concert By SAM STITZER news@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley High School Music Department presented a choral pops concert on March 15 in the school auditorium. The concert featured the seventh- and eighth-grade chorus and the high school chorus, as well as the chamber choir and several ensemble groups. The program consisted of popular music, past and present, rather than the standard classical music fare often heard in choral concerts. The concert was directed by Penns Valley choral director Philip Stattel.

The seventh- and eighth-grade chorus consists of 29 members. It opened the concert with “I Dreamed a Dream,” from the musical “Les Miserables,” and recently popularized by singer Susan Boyle. The 1920s standard “Blue Skies” was next, followed by the 1957 Everly Brothers hit, “Bye, Bye Love.” Purple Hearts, a duo of Cassidy Brown and Harley Radabaugh sang “Broken Road,” arranged by Penns Valley chorus member Katie Heckman. The 57 member high school chorus was on next. It opened with Billy Joel’s “River of Dreams (In the Middle of the Night).” I Sing the Body Electric was next, with guitar

accompaniment by Martin Black. The chorus finished its set with the 1940’s classic “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The ensemble, Running With Scissors, was next. This quartet, consisting of Raven Althouse, Mara Done, Nick Fuller, and Mitch Shuey, sang a Greg Gilpin arrangement of “Kiss the Girl.” The chamber choir, a subgroup of the high school chorus performed “Memory,” from the musical “Cats,” followed by the Bobby Darin classic “Beyond the Sea”, and the Depression-era Gershwin brothers standard “They Can’t Take That Away From

Me.” The high school shorus returned for a three song finale, beginning with a hit by the 1970s rock band Queen titled “Somebody to Love.” The next number, featuring the boys in the chorus, and titled “Next to Lovin’,” was a real crowd pleaser. Joey McNitt and Robert Stattel added some trumpet parts to the song as well. The concert’s finale was “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” from Simon and Garfunkel’s final album. Throughout the night, the concert showcased the musical talent of the Penns Valley students.

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THE SEVENTH- and eighth-grade chorus opens the program with “I Dreamed a Dream.”

THE RUNNING With Scissors ensemble, Raven Althouse, Mara Done, Nick Fuller and Mitch Shuey, sing “Kiss the Girl.”

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CHORAL DIRECTOR Phil Stattel directs the chamber choir during a number.

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DAVID KELLER sings a solo with tenors and basses in “Next to Lovin’.”

Student stories: Graduate returns to pursue ag ed By Penn State Live UNIVERSITY PARK — Students spend years going to class and doing countless hours of homework, pursuing degrees that seemingly will define their career paths. In between the shuffle of changing majors, finding internships and dealing with a struggling economy, many are left wondering what to do after graduation. It's a question Penn State graduate Danielle Breese asked herself many times. After graduating in 2009 with a degree in animal sciences, the

Media, Pa., native held two fulltime jobs — one at a car dealership and one at a racehorse breeding farm. Although she once had hopes of going to veterinary school, she knew it wasn't the right choice for her. She eventually decided to go back to get her teaching certificate in agricultural education. In the fall of 2010, Breese returned to Penn State's University Park campus to get her teaching certificate with the hopes of combining another passion — English as a second language education — with an agricultural curriculum. "I worked at the

racehorse farm, and many of the immigrants there couldn't speak English," she explained. "I realized teaching them English would improve their quality of living." The requirements for her teaching certification in English as a second language led Breese to join a Penn State-affiliated program in Ecuador in the summer of 2011. Breese flew to Quito, Ecuador, where she and nine other Penn State students enjoyed the city for a week. They then traveled to Otavalo, Ecuador, where they spent the

next four weeks teaching agricultural curriculum to grade school and high school students. Her day-to-day tasks involved going to classes, planning lessons, observing and teaching one class per day. "I learned how simply some of the people there live. They have the best intentions for their children's education but not the financial means to achieve them." During her time in Otavalo, Breese also stayed with a host family. Getting accustomed to the different culture and re-

freshing her Spanish were challenging, and living in Ecuador for a few weeks was an eyeopening experience for her. "It gave me more perspective into the lives of people and the struggles they go through," she explained. "It allowed me to relate to the people more." Now back at University Park, Breese is looking forward to completing her certification in May. She hopes to move to Texas when she's done; but regardless of where she ends up, she will always have her experience in Ecuador to look back on.

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Bald Eagle goes for Greens BY ALLISON LEE SNYDER For The Gazette

WINGATE – This March students at Bald Eagle Area Elementary schools had a chance to “taste test” fresh green fruits and vegetables. Celebrating “Go for the Greens” is a great way to encourage students to lead active, healthy lives. Cucumbers, asparagus, green grapes, pears, kiwi, celery, green pepper strips, cabbage, broccoli and green beans were all offered to the students. The Mount Nittany Medical Center was happy to support the event, along with the BEA wellness committee, as a way to help curb childhood obesity and make a difference in our community. Go for the Greens is a program of the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion at Penn State Her-

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BEA elementary students help stock area food shelves

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STUDENTS LINE up to “taste test” fresh vegetables. shey Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.nrgbalance.org.

Allison Lee Snyder is the school nurse at Bald Eagle Area Elementary School.

St. John students earn awards in poster contest

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PORT MATILDA Elementary students form a human chain to shuttle donated items from the school to the food pantry at the Port Matilda Methodist Church. BY ROSE HOOVER For The Gazette

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THESE ARE St. John The Evangelist School’s winners from the Art in Education Poster Contest sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court No. 448. From left: Thomas McElhinny (second place), Alyssa Brezler (third place) and Leah Simmon (first place). Leah's winning poster will advance to the state level.

School announces winners of spelling bee contest By KRISTINA TICE, PRINCIPAL BELLEFONTE – St. John The Evangelist Catholic School in Bellefonte held its school spelling bee on Feb. 29.

The winner, Victoria Suhy, will advance to the Diocesan Spelling Bee on May 3 at Lock Haven Catholic School. Nathan Tice, runner up, will attend if Victoria is unable to do so.

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FINALISTS IN the spelling bee: Front row, from left: Joseph Maggs, Thomas McElhinny, Daniel Dawson, and Shaun Carey. Back row, from left: Nathan Tice, Adam Maldonado, Victoria Suhy and Marlena Mindiziak.

Bald Eagle Area elementary students around the district are helping to keep area food bank shelves stocked. The Mountaintop Area Food Bank received a welcome donation of 1,700 pounds of food from the students at the Mountaintop Area Elementary School in February. When the food drive was initiated, the goal was 1,000 pounds, but at the end of the five-week food drive, the total collected was 1,700 pounds, with the second-grade students contributing a grade-level winning 433 pounds. The food drive was part of the School-Wide Positive Behavior Program to promote community service. Elementary students, each carrying a few items, walked from the school to

the food bank, located at the Snow Show United Methodist Church, to deliver the food. The group was followed by a pickup truck that was heaped with the rest of the food. The Port Matilda Elementary School held their “Have A Heart Food Drive,” from Feb. 1 through Feb. 24. On March 2, the students made a human chain and passed the collected food items from the front of the school, across the parking lot, and into the food pantry doors at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church. The church’s food pantry has been serving the Port Matilda community and outlying areas for about 35 years. There were a total of 350 food items that were donated. The students had a great time passing the food along and were very excited when the last item made it to the end

of the line. Mrs. Mitchell’s kindergarten class collected 100 items, making them the winning class to win the ice-cream prize. In January, Wingate Elementary students filled the stage in the all-purpose room with collected food during their annual CANuary Food Drive. The food was packed up by Girl Scout Troop 1512 members from Milesburg, Howard, Port and the Mountaintop. Chet and Nancy Fulton delivered the food to the Milesburg Food Bank. This past December, Howard Elementary students donated 292 food items to a local food bank. Students also collected UPC codes from ConAgra Foods brand, and for each UPC collected, ConAgra Foods donated one meal to Feeding America – the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

Know of something interesting happening in your school? The Gazette wants to hear from you. editor@centrecountygazette.com

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Penns Valley Class of 1962 meets to plan 50th reunion By SAM STITZER news@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS – The Penns Valley School District was formed in 1952 from schools located in Centre Hall, Spring Mills, Millheim and Rebersburg. For the next four years, the district’s high school students continued to attend and graduate from those individual schools. Then, in the fall of 1956, the newly constructed Penns Valley High School building opened to students in grades seven through 12. It was an historic event in Penns Valley, as students from all over the valley came together for the first time. “Through the portals of Penns Valley pass the youth with hopes supreme,” says the opening lyric of the school’s Alma Mater, and among those hopeful youth was a class of seventh graders who would become the graduating class of 1962. This class carried a

special significance, since it was the first class to spend all six grades — seven through 12 — in the brand new Penns Valley Area High School building. Now the class of 1962 is planning a 50th reunion celebration, to be held in September, and it’s going to be a big one. The class reunion dinner will take place on Sept. 29 at the American Legion Hall in Old Fort. Since that weekend coincides with the Penns Valley homecoming football game activities, the reunion activities will actually begin two days earlier, with class of 1962 members riding on a float in the annual homecoming parade on Sept. 27. The next day, class members will be given a tour of the Penns Valley High School building, much of which has been added since the class of 1962 walked its halls. On that Friday night, the class will attend the Homecoming football game at the Penns Valley stadium, sitting as a group.

At the reunion dinner, class members will receive souvenir ceramic mugs (in blue and white, of course) to mark the special occasion. The Class of 1962 contributed something, perhaps unexpectedly, to the history of Penns Valley High School. Class member Martha (Gephart) Dinges designed and drew the large ram’s head logo which was placed high on the school gymnasium’s east wall. This design quickly became, and has remained, a Penns Valley icon for the last 50 years. The class is trying to locate a missing member, Jon Rock. Rock reportedly lived along State route 322 in Potter Township, and his father was a visiting professor at Penn State University. Jon joined their class in 10th grade, and supposedly left the area shortly after graduating in 1962. If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, call Ruth Ann Williams at (814) 364-1551.

A colonoscopy can be a matter of life or death By DUSTIN G. CASE Special to The Gazette

STATE COLLEGE – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and a landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that a colonoscopy could save lives. Dustin Case, DO, gastroenterologist with Mount Nittany Physician Group, says that it has long been recognized that colon cancer could be found early with the use of a colonoscopy; however, the study showed that removal of polyps, or pre-cancerous growths, may decrease the risk of dying from colon cancer in half. “Considering that colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, with as many as 52,000 deaths per year in the U.S. alone, the fact that this number could be cut in half is very good news indeed,” Case said. Many people may com-

plain about undergoing a colonoscopy due to preparing for it with a limited diet and laxative drink to cleanse the bowel; however, a colonoscopy is the gold standard for screening, according to Case, who explained that patients are sedated prior to the procedure to improve their tolerance. During a colonoscopy, a gastroenterologist passes a thin flexible tube with an attached camera through the large intestine. If a polyp is found, usually in approximately 25 percent of men and 15 percent of women, it can be removed through various techniques. Other screening tests for colorectal cancer include a fecal occult blood test, a fecal immunohistochemical test, which can find cancers but will not find polyps, and a sigmoidoscopy, which only examines the left side of the colon. Case said that screening

for colorectal cancer should begin for men and women at age 50. Also, if you are younger, but have a family history of either colon cancer or polyps, the procedure is recommended. There are measures to take to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, which include: ■ Screening — schedule your colonoscopy today ■ Maintain a healthy weight ■ Remain active ■ Eat a high fiber diet ■ Limit alcohol use Case recommended that people make an appointment with their doctor to ensure they've had adequate screening for colorectal cancer.

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THE CLASS of 1962 reunion committee met on March 14. From left: Carol Billett, Ruth Ann Williams, Carol Colestock, Dora Moyer, Jean Brown, Susan Foster, Lois Runkle and Tom Runkle.

Spice up your race party By TANNA SHIRK For The Gazette

Now that race season has started, I would like to share a few recipes with you that would be great to have at a race party. The recipes are ones that my family and I enjoy and you are able get your dairy nutrition from them. I would like to remind you to have your “three a day every day.” Enjoy the recipes!

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP INGREDIENTS 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 1 large tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch chopped green onions 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the

mixture onto a large serving platter. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

CHICKEN SALAD INGREDIENTS 2 cups shredded cooked chicken meat 2 cups chopped celery 2 cups sliced almonds 2 cups small seasoned croutons 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped 2 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, almonds, croutons, cheddar cheese and eggs. Mix in salad dressing until the ingredients are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving for best flavor. Tanna Shirk is the 2011-12 Centre County Dairy Princess.

Dustin G. Case, DO, is a gastroenterologist with Mount Nittany Physician Group. More articles on health topics are available from mountnittany.org.

28th annual House Walk to benefit area Habitat From Gazette Staff Reports STATE COLLEGE – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County invites walkers, fans and volunteers to its annual House Walk April 1 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Registration is at 5 p.m. with the walk starting at 6:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity provides simple, decent and affordable homes for qualified families in need. We work in partnership with volunteers, commu-

nity members and the receiving partner families to build homes in our area. Habitat offers families a “hand up,” not a “hand out,” relying on the support of the community to raise the necessary funds to carry out our mission. Every person can help make a difference — time, donations, and volunteer support are appreciated. Walk donations are $20 per adult; $15 per K-12 student; and $10 for college students with valid ID. Individuals, Families or

Groups can register online at www.habitatgcc. org. Pre-registered participants will receive a free tshirt and a ticket to a Spikes game. (Shirt sizes: YS, YM, YL, YXL, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) Join House Walk as a walker, a family, a team, or as a sponsor. To register, send your name, address, phone number, and email address to HFHGCC, 1155 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 no later than March 20 or register online.

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Habitat â&#x20AC;&#x153;sellsâ&#x20AC;? framing for entire house By MISSY SCHOONOVER For The Gazette

STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County launched a new program, Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build This Together, at the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania Home Show. The inaugural event was a success with all of the framing studs being sponsored. During the Home Show, members of the community and businesses donated funds to sponsor a framing stud for the next house Habitat builds this year. The response was overwhelmingly positive and well received by the visitors to the Habitat booth. One supporter said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work on the actual construction of a house. This program gives me an opportunity to really feel involved and connected.â&#x20AC;? In return for donating the cost of a framing stud, the supporters were encouraged to sign the stud in whatever way was most meaningful for them. Many names were written

on the studs, along with many loved ones remembered and many prayers or words of encouragement for the family and volunteers. One of the most meaningful scenes witnessed during the Home Show was the children whose handprints were traced onto the boards by their loved ones. To see small hands, lovingly traced and words of encouragement written next to them was meaningful and emotional. When construction begins on Woodycrest Street, State College, these signed framing studs will be used for the interior and exterior walls. The family who will live in this home will be surrounded, literally, by words of love, encouragement and hope. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to show your support for Habitat for Humanity. Please visit online at www.habitatgcc.org. Click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donateâ&#x20AC;? tab and then select â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build This Together.â&#x20AC;? You can also call the Habitat office at (814) 353-2390.

Bald Eagle Grange #151 steeped in history By CHRIS CRESTANI For The Gazette

RUNVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Along state Route 144 in the tiny village of Runville, an old schoolhouse houses Bald Eagle Grange No. 151. Chartered June 30, 1874, Bald Eagle Grange will celebrate 138 years of community service this year. With only 17 members, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the smallest active Granges in Centre County. Although small in number, it boasts an active membership whose deeds stretch far and wide across Centre County and beyond. Bald Eagle Grange contributes items and monetary donations to the Hollidaysburg VA Home, One Gallon Challenge, the American Heart Fund, two local Relay for Life teams, Snow Shoe Food Bank, and SPCA (now Pets Come First); wraps gifts for Toys for Tots; and have provided Jared Boxes to Mount Nittany Medical Center. Bald Eagle Grange is also active in Centre Coun-

ty Pomona Grange activities, including selling quilt raffle chances at Grange Fair, promoting membership in Grange for Centre County and helping with various causes. Members also help Grange on the state level, serving a meal at Junior Grange Camp held at Sylvan Hills near Howard in July; helping to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fill a boatâ&#x20AC;? with food at the state meeting in October; making tote bags for soldiers; and collecting items like Campbell soup labels, eyeglasses, cancelled stamps, box tops for education, and soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald house. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Grange Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Bald Eagle Grange is always looking for new members â&#x20AC;&#x153;to help us help others.â&#x20AC;? If you are interested in finding out more about joining Bald Eagle Grange, contact Bob Davidson at (814) 355-7734 or Chris Crestani at (814) 359-4230.

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Old dogs need special care By TONI DUCHI For The Gazette

The average dog now lives about 13 years, with the occasional dog on record at about 20, but that's extraordinary. The oldest dog on record was 27. It's important to know how to care for a geriatric dog, or at least know the warning signs of aging and what to do about them. Large dogs have shorter life spans than smaller dogs. Some large breeds are considered seniors at age six (Saint Bernards, Great Danes, etc.). Medium-sized dogs hit old age at about nine years of age and toy breeds are considered seniors at around 10. Being a mixed breed has not been shown to have an influence on the aging process. Like people, not all dogs age at the same rate. A dog's biological age depends on genetics, nutrition, health, and a sum of environmental issues over his lifetime. Dogs that are wellcared for throughout their lives suffer fewer issues as they age, but when some sickness or injury is ignored, the aging process can be accelerated. Care of an older dog is typically aimed at preventing premature aging, minimizing physical stress, and meeting any special needs that crop up. A dog older than seven years, and in generally good health, should have a complete veterinary exam at least once each year. For giant breeds, back that up to age five. The annual geriatric check-up should include a general physical exam, complete blood count, blood chemistries, urinalysis, and parasite exam. Liver and kidney function tests, chest x-ray, and electrocardiogram may be needed if specific signs and symptoms have appeared. Routine dental care might be

needed more than once each year as dogs' teeth age. If you see any of these abnormal signs, take your dog to your vet for testing: â&#x2013; Loss of appetite or weight â&#x2013; Cough, rapid, labored breathing â&#x2013; Weakness or exercise intolerance â&#x2013; Increased thirst and/or frequency of urination â&#x2013; Change in bowel function, with constipation or diarrhea â&#x2013; Bloody discharge from any body opening â&#x2013; An increase in temperature, pulse, or breathing rate â&#x2013; A growth or lump anywhere on the body Along with the usual musculoskeletal, coat and skin, and senses issues, behavioral changes are normal for an older dog but not diagnosed as often. He will be more sedentary, less energetic, less curious, and more restricted in activity. He will be more sensitive to changes in diet, environment, and routine. He won't be as tolerant to heat or cold. He'll sleep more and be cranky and irritable when awakened. Arthritic changes might be painful, which can lead to irritability, which can lead to assertive or aggressive encounters with family. Back off a little on exercise and find the dog a spot in the sun from which to watch family activities. You want him to feel a part of everything and still loved, but not take part in enough activity to hurt him. If you have to leave him overnight, try to find someone to come in and care for him in your home. Kenneling an older dog can be very stressful. He may stop eating, become fearful, aggressive, or depressed. It's much better to keep him

Women In The Wilds seminar offered at Black Moshannon park From Gazette staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Friends of Black Moshannon will host its third annual Women in the Wilds event on May 12 at Black Moshannon State Park. Women in the Wilds uses expert instructors to teach outdoor skills using a hands-on approach. The classes include: kayaking, canoeing, archery, campfire cooking, owl box building, colonial candle dipping, fly-fishing, fly-tying, auto mechanics 101, outdoor photography, paint-

ing in the outdoors, bluebird habitat, soap making, native plant gardening, personal security in the wilds, map and compass and trapping. Women In The Wilds is open to women age 14 and older. The cost is $40, which covers snacks and drinks for breakfast, lunch, four classes, and if you register by April 16, a free Tshirt. All registrations must be received by May 7. For more information and/or to register for the event, contact event coordinator Michelle McCloskey at (814) 342-5960 or e-mail her at blackmoshannonee@pa.gov.

in the home if possible. Dogs do get senile â&#x20AC;&#x201C; called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. As with people, the brain can undergo changes that result in a decline in the dog's mental faculties. Fifty percent of all dogs over age 10 will exhibit one or more symptoms of senility. Those symptoms include disorientation (seeming lost in the yard, etc.); disrupted sleep patterns; accidents in the house (he may signal less to go outside); low family interaction (he may just walk away and/or show less enthusiasm when you come home). Sometimes these issues are caused by disease and not senility, so testing should be done to determine the cause. There is no specific test that can be done for senility, but the number and severity of symptoms will help with a diagnosis, and there are now drugs that can significantly improve canine symptoms of CDS. There are many good drugs specifically designed for dogs' issues with physical changes. Unfortunately, there's not a lot we can do about aging in our dogs except to keep them as comfortable as possible. Be sure to make their environment as safe as possible, considering they may not be hearing or seeing as well. See your vet regularly and just give them lots of love and tolerance as they pass into the twilight of their years. Toni Duchi is on the board of directors of Nittany Greyhounds, and author of "The Practical Hound: Better Choices for a Healthier Dog." If you have a specific question for her, reach her at tjduchi@aol.com. If you have questions about greyhound adoption, visit www.nittanygreys.org or call (814) 933-6981.

Conservatory offers unique cleanup idea From Gazette Staff Reports Can't find time to volunteer for the 16th annual Watershed Clean Up Day, which will be held on April 21. Why not buy a Ton of Trash instead? For $70 a ton, you or your business can help clean up your community. Contact ClearWater Conservancy for more information on this new and exciting way to help keep Centre County Clean. http://www.clearwaterconservancy.org/.

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A meal to make a difference By TAMMY A. MILLER For The Gazette

We have all seen an advertisement for a benefit dinner to help someone who has fallen on hard times, has an unexpected illness or a charity that needs support. The menu is usually chicken or spaghetti, as these are easy, less expensive fare to feed a multitude of people. They are held in church assembly rooms, school auditoriums or picnic areas in the summer. Some include raffles or silent auctions, and a few engage an auctioneer to help raise the proceeds. What is it about these events that draw your attention? Have you ever noticed the ads? Have you ever attended one to show support, or just get a good meal for a good cause? A little over a month ago one came through my email from my friend, Aileen Galley, from the Mt. Nittany Medical Center. Aileen and I have worked together on many cancer related charities, but this one was different – this one was personal. On Nov. 29, Aileen’s cousin (and godson) was in a bad accident in a torrential rainstorm. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down.

There would be a dinner is to help raise needed funds for his care, his lovely wife, Jaimi, and their three small boys, ages one, five, and nine. Ironically, about four hours after receiving the first notice, I received another one from a different source. This time is was from a co-worker friend whose son is in Scouts with one of David and Jaimi’s sons. It is amazing how our lives are touched by different connections. The Gazette does a wonderful job helping to raise awareness and attention to benefits like this, to spread the word through the community. The What’s Happening section, and throughout the paper lists multiple opportunities to get involved and make a difference in someone’s life. This time it was personal for my friends, the next time it could be yours. Any of these events could be a loved one of our family or a close friend, and life can change in an instant. Read through the pages of the Gazette, watch for bulletin board notices and help support the people in our community, after all, we are all in this life together. If you are interested,

ADOPT A PET Middle-age black-and-white male with gorgeous green eyes hopes that he is just what the doctor ordered for your family. Perfect for a family not looking for an active kitten, Doc is pretty content with fitting the "couch potato" description. Instead of running around chasing silly toys, he would rather lounge around the house and soak up all the affection you can give him. Though generally easy-going, Doc would likely not be a good match for a family with young children since he likes to do things on his own terms. He does enjoy the company of other cats and dogs and would probably be fine with older children. If you would like to meet this big fellow with curly whiskers, stop by PAWS at 1401 Trout Rd., State College) or read more about him at http://www.centrecountypaws.org/cats.

please attend the pasta dinner to benefit the Williams’ family on Saturday, March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road, State College. The meal includes baked ziti, Italian bread, salad and assorted desserts and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults 13 and older, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children younger than 5 will be admitted for free. There is also a 5K, titled, Williams Wheels on April 7 – including wheels (and feet) of all ages. The race is open to walkers, runners and individuals in wheelchairs, and will begin at 9 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. Registration is $20 per runner through March 30 and $25 after that date. For more information about the fundraisers or advance tickets and registration, e-mail Aileen Galley at akgalley@aol.com. Tammy Miller is a professional speaker, speech coach, author and auctioneer in the State College area. For information on ordering her latest books, or engaging her as a speaker for your next event, check out www.tammyspeaks. com.

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Prom Attire Event looking for donations Event March 23 to 31 at Fairmount Elementary From Gazette Staff Reports STATE COLLEGE – If you have a prom dress that’s gathering dust in the back of your closet, now is your chance to help. You can help a less fortunate student attend a prom by donating your gently used prom gowns, tuxedos and suits, jewelry, shoes, or purses to The Prom Attire Event. Each year, The Prom Attire Event opens its doors to all high school students from Centre County and beyond and invites them to choose from a wide variety of new and gently used formal wear. In its seventh year of serving the Centre County area, the Prom Attire Event has been able to help hundreds of economically challenged students – 200 just last year – enjoy an evening many teens take for granted. Catherine Lehman and her volunteers work tirelessly to raise awareness and donations so that every student can attend their high school prom in style without having to spend large sums of money. For a small $10 donation fee for gently used gowns and just $25 for brand new gowns, local teens can stop by the event and walk away with the dress of their dreams. There is no admission fee and all accessories and alterations are free. This year, the event will again be held at the Fairmount Avenue Elementary School on 411 S. Fraser St. in State College. The dates are March 23 and March 30 from 3:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday March 24 and March 31 from 11a.m. until 5 p.m. There are five drop-off locations in the State College area. They are: JC Penney juniors department, Nittany Mall, State College; Simply Elegant Gowns, 355 Colonnade Blvd, Suite A, State College (behind Wegman’s); Learning Enrichment Office,

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FASHION FORWARD – Donated prom gowns, tuxes and accessories will be available at bargain prices at The Prom Event starting March 23. Fairmount Elementary, corner of Fairmount and Fraser, State College; Jezebel's Boutique, 366 East College Ave., State College; counseling office at State College Area High School, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. For more information, visit www.centreprom.org check out their Facebook page (Prom Attire Event) or find them on twitter @promattire.

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IN OCTOBER, Damon's honored breast cancer awareness month. The wait staff wore pink shirts and pink ribbon ghosts were sold for $1 each. They also had a few featured meals and pink drinks, with a portion of the sale benefiting the American Cancer Society. In all, Damon's donated $500 to Tara’s Angels Relay for Life team. Tara's Angels has been involved with Relay for Life for 11 years. The team was created after team captain, Tara Ripka, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27. The Bellefonte Relay for Life will be held from 3 p.m. June 1 until 3 p.m. June 2 at Governor's Park in Bellefonte.

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Main rule of composting? Act naturally For The Gazette

Many of us are in the process of clearing leaves and other debris from our flower and shrub gardens in preparation for this year's growing season. Instead of bagging up and disposing of this organic material, why not try composting it? In return for your efforts, you will be rewarded with a wonderful soil additive known in gardening circles as black gold. All organic matter decomposes over time, but composting speeds the process and turns lawn and garden and some types of household waste into a great fertilizer and soil additive. Composting can be as simple or as involved as you want it to be depending upon the amount of yard waste you accumulate, how fast you would like to see results, and how much labor you are willing to devote to the process. The organisms that cause decomposition to take place need nitrogen, carbon, moisture, and oxygen to survive. Nitrogen can be supplied by adding fresh grass clippings or livestock manure, and materials such as dried leaves or small twigs provide a good source of carbon. Moisture for the mix comes from rain, but you can also keep composting material damp by occasional watering. The compost pile should not be saturated, as this will slow down the process. Oxygen is provided to the mixture by

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turning the material. Turning the composting material also causes faster decomposition. Many household or yard items can be added to a compost pile. You can add straw or other mulch, leaves, small pieces of brush, fruit or vegetable peels or scraps, coffee grounds, egg shells, sawdust or shredded paper. As noted above, grass clippings and manure (horse, cow, sheep, or chicken) can be added. Do not add meat scraps or fat, and do not under any circumstances add human or pet waste as they can carry diseases. Now that you've got the basic formula for making compost, how do you get started? It's easier than you think. Decide how you want to contain your compost pile. You can purchase a pre-made compost bin, use a container like a plastic garbage can with holes drilled into the sides, or you can make a container from wood or other material. Good results can also come from the simple use of a frame made from chicken wire. Whatever you decide to use, just make sure that you have easy access to the composting material so that you can turn it. For slow composting, materials can be put into a pile or into a bin. No additional maintenance is needed with this method, but it will take a long time – from months up to a year – until the compost is ready to use. This is called cold composting. If you decide to use cold composting, it is a good idea to keep weeds or diseased plants out of the mix since cold composting does not always kill weed seeds or the organisms that cause plant disease. The process of hot composting will take a bit more work, but it can provide usable compost in a few weeks to a month or so. As in cold composting, any type of container can be used, but best results will come from using high carbon and nitrogen materials in equal proportions. The pile will need to be at least 3-by-3-by-3 feet to allow for even heating. As the pile decomposes, it will naturally shrink. The pile should be kept moist, but not saturated. The pile will start to heat up and cool down, and you will know it needs to be turned when the pile feels hot to the touch. (If you want to be scientific, you can use a thermometer and turn the pile when the temperature reaches 130 to 140 degrees.) The more you turn the pile, the sooner you will have finished compost. Since composting is not an

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The Fresh Life: Spring brings with it time for renewal AMY DEBACHCONFER

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March 20 was the spring equinox, or the official first day of spring. In past years, there has been snow on that day, but not this year. It has been an unusually warm winter that has welcomed the start of spring in smooth transition, especially for those of us who live east of the Mississippi. Even the cherry blossoms in Washington have started blooming. The normal occurrence for the blooms ranges from March 20 to April 16. The spring equinox (first day of spring) or vernal equinox is when the sun is positioned directly over the equator of our tilted Earth. This year, the equinox occurred at 1:14 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday March 20. The 2012 spring transition will be the earliest arrival since the late 19th century, in 1896. This year, spring will last exactly 92.758 days before the start of summer. The following shows how many days are in each season this year for the Northern Hemisphere: Winter: 88.994 days

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in their V formations back to northern regions, buds start emerging from tree branches, birds chirp and gather sticks and hay and other naturals to build nests, and flowers such as daffodils, crocuses, and tulips begin to bloom. The vernal, or spring, equinox signals the beginning of nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere. Pictured are some signs of spring around my home. There is an old English saying that goes, “in like a lion out like a lamb,” referring specifically to the month of March, which can be a palette of changing weather patterns. This means if the weather is cold and miserable in the beginning of the month, it will be warm and mild at the end. What does that prove for this March? It came in like a lamb, and is apparently going out like a lamb as well. As we transition into spring, allow the warmer weather coax you to do things outdoors. It is a magnificent time of year, where nature seemingly wakes up again from a long winter’s slumber. It is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation, and reassurance that there will be lovely days ahead.

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Way Fruit Farm schedules Strawberries serve as great groundcover in sun or shade tree-trimming demonstration By GERALDINE RUSSELL For The Gazette

Are you looking for a low-growing groundcover for a sunny or shady area? Why not plant a double duty plant that will provide delectable berries as well? Strawberries are an attractive edible landscaping choice. Multiple clusters of three dark green leaves with serrated edges produce white flowers beginning in late spring followed by bright red or creamy white strawberries on plants that average six inches high. Plants multiply each year. The original “mother” plant grows runners or stems with new rooting plants at the tips that will fill in the bare spaces. While leaves remain green after frost, they eventually die down and reappear in the very early spring of each year. All strawberries are not the same. Wood strawberries (Fragaria vesca) thrive in light to medium shade. A few years after planting three plants, the area under the trees in my backyard was filled with beautiful dark green leaves, white blossoms, and small but tasty white berries that proved unattractive to birds and chipmunks. Most strawberries thrive in full sun. June-bearing strawberries bloom prolifically in spring and produce most of their berries in June. Honeoye, Sparkle Supreme, EarliGlow, and Jewel are vigorous, disease resistant June-bearing varieties. Everbearing strawberries grow in full sun but are slightly different from Junebearing strawberries. They provide a large crop of berries in June but continue to flower and bear strawberries until frost. Ozark Beauty, Fort Laramie, Eversweet, and Albion are everbearing varieties widely available. Last summer I planted fifty Ozark Beauty, a vigorous and disease re-

sistant variety. The new plants provided enough berries for my family to indulge and to freeze. Many varieties are available from local nurseries and mail order suppliers for spring planting. Select vigorous, disease resistant varieties that produce runners. You may want to select early to late season varieties to extend your berry crop. Strawberries are usually sold in bundles of 25 or 50 bare root plants. Strawberries are easy to grow in soils that are well drained, fertile, and acid to neutral (Ph 5.0-7.0). You may want to test you soil to determine the right amount of additions. High-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer specifically for strawberries is available. Clear the weeds from the area before planting. As they spread, strawberries will suppress many weeds with the initial help of mulch. Planting is simple and quickly done with a trowel or small spade. A large area can be planted quickly with one person opening the soil Brand X Pictures with a spade and another inserting the fan shaped root into the ground so the crown (the area that connects the leaves and roots) of the plant is at the soil line and neither above or below it. Space plants one to two feet apart in staggered rows. In late summer the tips of the runners will root themselves and provide new plants for a dense groundcover by next year. Water them immediately after planting. Don’t allow the new plants to dry out or you may lose them. Spreading mulch (straw, chips) after watering helps to keep weeds from invading. In late fall, lightly mulch them with pine needles, straw, or leaves to prevent plant heaving. If you see a plant that is browning or looks sick, remove it to keep other strawberries from getting infected.

From Gazette Staff Reports Way Fruit Farm will host its annual Apple Tree Trimming Demonstration March 31 at 10:30 a.m. Free to everyone who would like to attend, we do ask that you bring your own trimmers to practice with, dress for the weather and mud, and be prepared with

any questions you may have. We will begin the session in our farm store lobby with a Q & A and then proceed to the orchard closest to our farm store to demonstrate our tree-trimming practices and then let you practice on a row of our trees. Bring the whole family

along, as they will be serving breakfast (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and lunch (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in the Way Cafe and their craft area has been newly decorated for spring. Visit www.wayfruitfarm.com or call (814) 6925211. Way Fruit Farm is on Halfmoon Valley Road in Port Matilda.

Halfmoon Garden Club set to talk vegetable gardening From Gazette Staff Reports Are you a Halfmoon Township resident who wants to spend an evening talking vegetable gardening? Join the Halfmoon Garden Club at Way Fruit Farm for a group discussion on vegetable gardening. Learn how to get the most of your vegetable garden – everything from how to get started to combating pests, and more.

Come meet your local garden club for an informal discussion to share how we garden. The discussion will be held on April 12 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Way Fruit Farm Cafe in Stormstown. Light refreshments will be served. The Way Cafe will remain open offering their regular dinner menu for purchase. RSVP by April 9 to Barb at (814) 8831357 or e-mail Barb.Fleischer@gmail.com.

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Master gardener to present organic gardening workshop From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE – Dr. Gene Bazan, a Penn State master gardener, will lead a workshop on organic vegetable production. His principles and tips

will be useful to beginning and intermediate gardeners. The workshop, hosted by Centre Region Parks and Recreation, will be held in the Spring Creek Education Building at Mill-

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PENN STATE'S David Taylor hugs head coach Cael Sanderson after capturing the 165pound title during Saturday's championship bout with Brandon Hatchett of Lehigh.

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PENN STATE'S Ed Ruth wrestles Stanford's Nick Amuchastegui for the 174-pound championship. Ruth won the bout, 13-2. PENN STATE'S Frank Molinaro embraces head coach Cael Sanderson after winning the NCAA title at 149 pounds on Saturday in St. Louis.

PENN STATE'S David Taylor wrestles Lehigh's Brandon Hatchett for the 165-pound championship during NCAAs on Saturday in St. Louis. Taylor won the title by technical fall, 22-7.

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Nittany Lions run away with NCAA title TAMI KNOPSNYDER/ Special to The Gazette

PENN STATE'S Frank Molinaro controls Minnesota's Dylan Ness during their 149-pound bout at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in St. Louis. Molinaro defeated Ness to win the title, 4-1.

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By ERIC KNOPSNYDER For The Gazette

ST. LOUIS – A few hours after Penn State locked up its second consecutive national championship, Cael Sanderson joked that he was the wrestling team's caretaker more than its coach. “I feel like my job is making sure that they don't forget their shoes, and that's about it,” Sanderson said on Saturday night at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Whatever Sanderson is doing, it seems to be working, as the Nittany Lions crowned three individual champions, earned All-American honors in six of the 10 weight classes and ran away with the team title. Penn State finished with 143 team points, compared with 117.5 for second-place Minnesota and 107.5 for third-place Iowa. The Nittany Lions were so dominant that they had the team championship wrapped up before the start of the final session on Saturday night. “It's awesome,” said Penn State 165-pounder David Taylor, who was named the tournament's outstanding wrestler, won the NCAA's new most dominant wrestler award recognizing his accomplishments over the course of the season and had the most falls in the least amount of time in the tournament. “Winning team championships are rare. Win two in a row, and this year it really even wasn't close. And hopefully we can keep adding on to it.” Considering the fact that five of Penn State's six All-Americans are underclassmen, that should be a safe bet. Taylor, who went 37-0, is a redshirt sophomore, as is Ed Ruth, who capped a 36-0 season by winning the 174-pound crown. Quentin Wright, a Bald Eagle Area graduate who finished second at 184 pounds, is a redshirt junior, while 125-pounder Nico Megaludis finished second in the nation as true freshman. Frank Molinaro, who won the national title at 149 pounds to cap a 38-0 season, is one of just two seniors – along with heavyweight Cameron Wade – in the starting lineup. “We've got 35 guys on this team and we've got 35 guys in St. Louis right now,” Molinaro said after winning his title. “They drove 780 miles, some of them, to get here. So this team is real special.” In the finals, Molinaro faced Minnesota's Dylan Ness, whom he had beaten three times already this season, including a 15-0 technical fall in the finals of the Big Ten championships. It was much closer on Saturday night, with Molinaro grinding out a 41 victory thanks to a first-period takedown, a second-period escape and a riding-time point. “It hasn't really sunk in yet, just

because I didn't picture the match going like that,” Molinaro said. “Ended up in a dogfight. (He) felt a lot stronger the fourth time I wrestled him.” Taylor won Penn State's second title of the evening – and the Nittany Lions' 24th all time – two matches later. After coming up with falls against his first four opponents in St. Louis, Taylor wasn't able to become the first wrestler to pin his way through the national tournament since Howard Harris in 1980, although Lehigh's Brandon Hatchett still couldn't last the entire 7 minutes. Taylor was a takedown machine, scoring three of them in the first period, one in the second and four more in the third in his 22-7 victory by technical fall. “And after I got a couple of takedowns I felt I could keep pounding the points on,” Taylor said. “And if I got the pin, it would come off of a takedown. Got the tech instead, which is more what I'm known for, I guess. Still feels great.” The performance certainly impressed Sanderson, who is generally regarded as the greatest wrestler in college history after he went 159-0 during his career. “I'm not a history buff in any way, but I don't know if there's ever been a more dominant performance at the NCAA tournament than what we just saw right there,” Sanderson said. “Four pins and a tech fall in the finals? Just sitting back like everybody else and just saying 'Wow.' ” For Ruth, who followed Taylor onto the mat, Taylor did more than make him say “wow.” Taylor and Molinaro also gave him a little extra motivation. “Watching them win the way they did, seeing how they put their blood, sweat and tears into it, it really just gets the momentum going, and it's just like you can really just feed off the last guy who wrestled before you,” Ruth said. “And seeing David go out there and getting the tech, I just really fed off of that. Wow, he's going out there, he did a great job. And I wanted to emulate that.” Ruth scored a quick takedown and locked up a cradle against Stanford's Nick Amuchastegui, who was the 2011 runner-up in the NCAA tournament. Ruth couldn't put him away, but he built an 8-2 lead through two period, then added a takedown, two more nearfall points and riding-time advantage for a 13-2 major decision. Ruth said that the success that he and his teammates have had shows that Sanderson is doing more than reminding them to take their shoes to the match. “We're doing the right things in the room,” he said. “Whatever we're doing, I'm going to try to keep doing the same routine. I want the same re-

sults.” Megaludis and Wright surely would have liked to have had the same result, but it wasn't meant to be. A No. 10 seed, Megaludis pulled off a couple of upsets before facing topseeded Matt McDonough of Iowa, who was wrestling for the championship for the third time in his career, having won it as a freshman in 2010 and lost in the finals last season. Megaludis fought off a McDonough takedown attempt for about 30 seconds in the first period and was tied at 1 with a minute and a half remaining in the third period. But McDonough was finally able to finish a shot and added a riding-time point for a 4-1 victory. Sanderson sees the championship appearance as just the start for Megaludis, who is 32-9 in his young career. “I'm very proud of him to make the NCAA finals as a true freshman,” Sanderson said. “That's an extraordinary accomplishment, something that he can be real proud of and really build upon. He hates losing as much as anyone I've seen and he won't rest.” Neither will Wright, who was beaten 4-2 in overtime by Cornell's Steve Bosak, a State College graduate whom Wright worked out with when they were younger. “I'm going to learn from this loss,” said Wright, who won the 2011 title. “Basically, he got the last takedown, the one that mattered the most. You can't really let that happen, but that's how things went down.” Central Mountain graduate Dylan Alton, the seventh seed at 157 pounds, finished third to become an All-American as a redshirt freshman. “Not everybody quite reached their goals,” Sanderson said. “And, as a coach, your heart kind of goes more with them because you kind of expect to win. But I'm really happy for the guys. We had some incredible performances.” While the Nittany Lions will lose Molinaro and Wade next season, they'll bring back Andrew Alton, who was a national qualifier as a true freshman, and could plug Matt Brown, who went 27-2 in open tournaments and spot duties for the Nittany Lions this season, into the lineup. They also should add some top recruits, such as Jimmy Gulibon, who earlier this month became just the 10th four-time PIAA champion in history. “You have to plan three years out ... as a coaching staff,” Sanderson said. “And that's what we're doing and that's recruiting. And when you recruit a kid, you look at them a couple of years down the road. “So we'll do what's in the best interests of the kid and the team, and we expect to be better every year.” That's a scary thought for the rest of the country.

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Nothing better than March Madness Quick, think of a sporting event more fun to watch than March Madness. Tough, isn't it? The field of 64 (I still don't count those “first-round” games), has been whittled to 16. By the time this weekend is over, we will be down to the Final Four. So just what is it about March Madness that makes it so appealing to the casual sports fan? Well, there are probably a couple of things that drive the interest. First of all, it's unpredictable. Although it has never happened, a No. 16 seed could beat a No. 1. Syracuse got a run for its money this year. Everyone loves to see the underdog fare well, which is why we love it when a team like VCU makes it all the way to the Final Four or when a team like Butler makes it all the way to the title game. Face it - there's nothing better than seeing a No. 12 or No. 13 seed knock off a No. 5 or No. 4 — unless they're playing your team, of course. I was asked on Cory Giger's “Sports Central” show last week why March Madness doesn't have a stranglehold on central Pennsylvania like it does in other areas of the country. Well, it's pretty simple: Penn State is such a rare participant in the NCAA tournament. Although the Penn State women's basketball team has made its share of appearances through the years — including a No. 4 seed this year — the women's tournament simply does not have the cache that the men's tourney does. With that in mind, it appears that new men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers has the Nittany Lions on the right path. Still, it will probably be several seasons before the Lions appear regularly in the Big Dance. The second reason why so many of us gravitate toward the television set when March Madness is on is the fact that so many teams have a chance to Chris Morelli is the win the championship. Unlike NCAA editor of the Centre football, which pits No. 1 vs. No. 2 at County Gazette. He the end of the season and forces a can be reached at champion down our throats, any of the editor@centre countygazette.com 64 teams can capture the title. Unlike college bowl season, which means very little at the end of the day, every game in the tourney is magnified. Just imagine, for a second, if college football had some type of month-long tournament leading to a national championship game. The revenue flow would be off the chart. But there is so much money tied up in the bowl system with sponsors and host cities that the current system will probably never change. That's the reason why NCAA football will almost certainly take a backseat to March Madness every single year. If there's one problem I have with the way the NCAA tournament is run, it's the fact that too many games are packed into the first four days. Perhaps there's a way to stretch those out over six or eight days. Those days are, quite simply, some of the best that sports has to offer. By the time this weekend is over, we'll have our Final Four. The next thing you know, the tourney will be over. I, for one, hate to see it end.

CHRIS MORELLI

Roller derby event held at Penn Skates The State College Area Roller Derby League kicked off its 2012 season on Feb. 18 with the Second annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre interleague bout. The annual event featured SCAR Derby's Pennsyltucky Punishers and Mt. Nittany Mayhem battling it out for two 30-minute periods of roller derby action. The first period ended with the Mayhem posting a

narrow lead over the Punishers, 72-65. The Mayhem continued to widen the gap in the second period and went on to win, 19289. Leading scorers for each team were No. 21 Sounds Like Magic (Devan Zeger) and No. 186 Freak Hopper Hedy (Ileana Sadin). The bout was held at Penn Skates Roller Rink with nearly 500 fans watching.

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MARCH 22-28, 2012

Bosak edges Wright in the battle of Centre County By ERIC KNOPSNYDER Special to The Gazette

ST. LOUIS – Steve Bosak knew how much the match meant to Centre County. So did Quentin Wright. But for the State College graduate and his former workout partner, who graduated from Bald Eagle Area, there was a lot more than bragging rights on the line Saturday night at the Scottrade Center. Cornell's Bosak and Penn State's Wright put their friendship aside for 7 minutes and battled for the right to be called a national champion. “We're friends,” Bosak admitted. “Great kid. But when it comes down to it, I was focusing on winning a national title no matter who it was. As far as I was concerned, it was a blank face I was going up against.” Bosak, the State High grad, beat his former wrestling partner 4-2 in overtime to win the 184-pound title at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. He also knows what it meant to his hometown. “I'm sure they wrote a lot of nice articles,” Bosak said. “I love Centre County. I love State College. I love the town. Have a lot of close friends there. As far as I'm concerned, it's nice seeing Centre County in the finals.” Wright said that he and Bosak shared that sentiment after they got off the medal stand. “I know we both said that Centre County's definitely proud of both of us,” Wright said. The county certainly had reason to be proud. Out of the thousands of wrestlers across the country, the top two 184pounders came from the same small area. Wright and Bosak actually were teammates in the State College elementary program before Wright transferred to BEA. They continued to train together for the state tourmament when they were older, as Wright wrestled a weight class above Bosak.

They had the potential to meet in the 2011 final, as the Penn State wrestler made a stunning run to the title match from his No. 9 seed, but Bosak – the third seed – fell to No. 2 Robert Hamlin of Lehigh in the semifinals. Wright went on to win the title by avenging an earlier loss to Hamlin. When Wright beat Hamlin in the semifinals on Friday night, it looked like he might make another improbable title run, this one coming from the sixth seed. But Bosak, who was seeded fourth, stood between him and a second championship. “I think all of the county is going to be really watching this match because it's local guys,” Wright said on Friday night. “They're two local guys and they want to see them. They want to watch them wrestle.” The whole country got that chance, as the finals were nationally televised by ESPN. Neither wrestler was able to get any offense going in the first period. Bosak nearly tilted Wright in the second, but was unable to hold it and the Nittany Lion reversed him for a 2-0 lead halfway through the period. Bosak escaped with 25 seconds left in the second to cut his deficit in half. Bosak tied it at 2 with a quick escape in the third period, and neither wrestler could score a takedown, which sent the match to sudden-victory overtime tied at 4. Bosak attemped a low single-leg attack about 25 seconds into the overtime, and after a scramble, briefly came up on top. He was credited with the match-winning takedown with 15 seconds remaining in the period. “I was like 'Don't take this to double overtime, let's finish it here,' ” Bosak said. Like many of the fans in attendance, Wright wasn't completely convinced that it was a takedown. “I wanted to finish it, but the ref called it and that's how it goes sometimes,” he said. Penn State coach Cael Sanderson was asked what he thought of the ruling. “I'm not the referee,” he said. “I'd like to

TAMI KNOPSNYDER/Special to The Gazette

CORNELL'S STEVE Bosak sizes up Penn State's Quentin Wright during their 184-pound bout at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in St. Louis. Bosak won the bout, 4-2, in overtime. be sometimes. But I think it was a takedown. I don't think anybody was upset about the takedown call. You like to see ... well, yeah, I mean it was a rough match. I feel for Quentin. “But you gotta give Steve Bosak credit. He did what he had to do to win that match. Quentin's not an easy kid to beat.” Bosak, who went 38-4 as a senior, did it with the defensive style that has become a trademark of his. “He had a good game plan,” Wright said. “I went after him, it's just that he had a great game plan and he wrestled smart.” Bosak, who said immediately after the match that Cornell had the greatest fans and the greatest coach in the country, made it clear that he doesn't hold any grudges against Penn State, which cap-

tured the team title while the Big Red finished fourth. “When I was in high school, I knew I wanted to go an Ivy League school,” he said. “And Penn State realized that and it played a factor in them not recruiting me as hard. I'm happy for them. They did an awesome tournament. They were dominant throughout the tournament. So really happy for them. If it wasn't us winning it, I wanted it to be them, hometown. But I'm glad I won this individual title.” Wright, a redshirt junior who went 34-5, hopes to build on his second-place finish. “I'm going to learn from this loss,” he said. “Basically, he got the last takedown, the one that mattered the most. You can't really let that happen, but that's how things went down.”

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Guard Lucas propels Lady Lions into Sweet 16 with win at LSU By BRETT MARTEL The Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Maggie Lucas backpedaled with her shooting arm extended as her fourth 3-pointer of the first half swished through, then she turned to trot back on defense while holding up three fingers on each hand. Penn State's leading scorer was well on her way to a memorable night, which meant trouble for LSU. Lucas scored 30 points, three short of a career high, and the fourth-seeded Lady Lions moved on to the third round of the women's NCAA tournament with a 90-80 victory over No. 5 seed LSU on Tuesday night. Lucas was 7 of 12 shooting, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. She also hit all 11 of her free throws, including eight in the final 1:10 of the game to ensure there would be no crowd-pleasing comeback for LSU, which had hoped to get a boost from playing a "neutralsite" game on its home floor. "She's got really good composure and she's got a very strong, competitive will," Penn State coach Coquese Washington said of Lucas. "When she gets in a groove, the thing that she does is she opens things up for other players and she doesn't worry about when her next shot is coming. She becomes very unselfish and can become a play maker for other people. "So she's a tremendous player to coach and I think she's a lot of fun to play with because she's has such an unselfish mindset about the game." Indeed, after Lucas scored 19 in the first half on 6 of 8 shooting, her teammates became more in-

volved in the second half, and the Lady Lions finished with five players in double figures. Ariel Edwards scored 15 points and Mia Nickson had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Lady Lions (26-6), who will play Connecticut in Kingston, R.I., on Sunday in the regional semifinals. That game will be the first third-round appearance for Washington, now in her fifth-year at Penn State. "Our team has so many weapons and when one person has big couple minutes (in the) first half, it's bound that were going to have to start going to everyone else," Lucas said. "Our post players, Mia and Nikki (Greene), were just dominating inside, finishing great every time. I thought Ariel Edwards just came in and was just so huge for us. Our team is so balanced and everyone can impact the game in a huge way, and we showed that tonight." LaSondra Barrett had 18 points and 12 rebounds for LSU (23-11), while Krystal Forthan added 15 points and Bianca Lutley 14 points and 10 rebounds. Barrett, a senior, made nine made free throws in what was her final game for the Lady Tigers, making her LSU's all-time leader with 497, surpassing Sylvia Fowles' 494. "You have to give credit to Penn State. They have some amazing guards who are great shooters," Barrett said. "It is hard to find three guards who are all three shooters while you sprint back on defense, too." The game was close most of the way and included 10 ties, but the fast pace was more to Penn State's liking, while LSU had hoped to slow the pace with tough

physical defense and rebounding. "The game was on pace at halftime to be in the 70s, 80s and we're usually pretty good when we can score that high," Washington said. "We kind of dictated the pace, and it was pace that we wanted to play." LSU took its largest lead, 5044, early in the second half, when Barrett scored four points during a 9-2 run that concluded with Theresa Plaisance's 3. Penn State, which was 10-3 on the road this season, seized momentum right back with a six straight points, tying it at 50 on Nickson's free throws. The teams then stayed within a basket of each other until Edwards' floater and Nikki Greene's short jump hook put Penn State ahead 67-61 with 5:25 to go. "We did not bring the same type of defensive intensity that we are known to have," LSU coach Nikki Caldwell said. "That has a lot to do with Penn State's ability to spread you because they have three guards that can shoot the 3 ball, have a post game, a mid-range game." LSU briefly got as close as 6765 on Jones' inside basket, but Nickson scored inside, then Edwards and Bentley each made free throws to push Penn State's lead to eight. LSU was able to get as close as three points twice after that, the last time on Barrett's three-point play that made it 76-73, but Zhaque Gray hit a layup soon after and Penn State started hitting free throws to close it out. Gray and Alex Bentley each scored 10 for Penn State, which shot 44.6 percent (29 of 65). Adrienne Webb scored 11 and Plaisance 10 for the Lady Tigers, who

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PENN STATE guard Maggie Lucas scored 30 points to lead the Lady Lions to a second-round win over LSU on Tuesday night. Penn State will face top-seeded UConn in the Sweet 16 on Sunday in Rhode Island. shot 37 percent (27 of 73) and were hurt by 18 turnovers. The virtual LSU home-game opened with a boisterous crowd overwhelmingly dressed in purple and gold on its feet in anticipation of the Lady Tigers' first basket. They remained standing for nearly three minutes while LSU had missed three shots and turned the ball over on its first four possessions. Penn State raced to a 9-0 lead, beginning with Lucas' 3 from the corner. Nickson followed with a pair of free throws and a tough

inside bank-shot over Courtney Jones, then Lucas hit a floater in the lane, after which Caldwell called timeout. Penn State led 14-7 after Lucas' second 3, but Forthan responded with a 3 of her own that ignited an 11-2 run. The spurt was capped by Lutley's spin move and layup, giving LSU its first lead at 15-14. Neither team managed to build much of a gap for the rest of the half, and the Lady Tigers edged in front on Webb's free throw, 37-36, going into halftime.

Penn State Karate Club marks 40 years By SENSEI JAESON KOSZARSKY For The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK – “Success with honor” is more than just a Penn State slogan for members of the Penn State Karate Club. The 2012 Year of the Water Dragon marks 40 years of karate tradition in Happy Valley. The dragon is symbolically represented in both patches that club members wear on their white gis, karate uniform. Karate is more than just learning punches and kicks; it is about self improvement and growth. Penn State Karate Club promotes academic excellence, teamwork, diversity and cultural exchange. Karate provides the strength and the discipline that students can apply to life’s pursuits and challenges beyond the dojo, karate training space. Karate starred in Ryukyus, known as Okinawa today. Okinawa lies just off the coast of China, midway between Japan and Taiwan. The name Okinawa can be translated as offshore rope, which is what the chain of islands resembles. During Okinawa’s reconstruction following World War II, U.S. servicemen and women were exposed to karate and were instrumental in its popularity spreading to America. Sensei Stuart Dorow, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sensei Carol Liskai, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, were two people that contributed to the growth of karate at Penn State. For 30 years, they donated their time and instruction to help Penn State students and both trained directly under Isshin Ryu Karate founder Tatsuo Shimabuku. As Penn State Karate Club enters its 40th year, the tradition continues. Twice a year, during the spring and fall equinoxes,

the club and alumni gather in Happy Valley for special instruction provided by master karate instructors and will also recognize student accomplishments. This year the club members will celebrate the spring equinox, Shunbun, on March 24 in 106 White Building. This spring, the Penn State Karate Club welcomes Sensei Dane Sutton, Sensei Regan Williams, Sensei Don McCandless, and Sensei Paul Cote. They will offer free workshops to Penn State Karate Club members. In 1972, Sutton and a small group of students formed Penn State Karate Club to share their interest in karate. Spanning the 40 years since, Sutton has taught more than 7,000 students, earned his eighth-de-

gree black belt and the special designation of Kiyoshigo, master level instructor. In 2007, Grandmaster Kichiro Shimabuku, son of the late Tatsuo Shimabuku, honored Sutton with a special presentation of a Certificate of Commendation and a Tatsuo Shimabuku Achievement Award for his extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to Isshin Ryu Karate. In June of 2011, club members traveled to Indianapolis, Ind. to represent Penn State at the Isshin Ryu World Championship Tournament. While there, club members trained with Grandmaster Shimabuku. During the banquet prior to the competition, the club received special recognition for its accomplishments at the previous IWKA World Championship in

2009. The world championship event is held every two years with competitors from around the world attending. During the 2011 competition, members yielded 19 first, second and third place awards. Success goes beyond competition. A commitment to community is important. The club supports the community through free self-defense workshops, volunteer activities for the Pennsylvania Special Olympics, and THON.

If you go Penn State Karate Club Spring 2012 Shunbun Embukai Spring Solstice event, Saturday, March 24, 106 White Building, University Park TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 9 a.m. - Set up & warm up 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Kata review for students and Black Belts 1-1:30 p.m. - Promotion ceremonies & group picture 1:30-5:30 p.m. - Seminars with senior instructors 6 p.m. - Celebration social for club members

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FROM LEFT, front row: Eliza Gabel, Katerina Kostadinova, Doris Abara. Second row: Jaeson Koszarsky, Jennifer Koszarsky, Linda Keefer, James Miller, Don McCandless-Kiyoshigo, Dane Sutton-Kiyoshigo, Paul Cote, Ralph Miller, Jonathan Marmon, Greg Sutton, Dmitriy Gulik. Third row: Vy Nguyen, Annina Miller, Ed Bailor, Lindsay Faust, Yeffrey Matute, Jaclyn Mouras, Breanne Decker, Laura Egan, Al Wong, Mary Kendall, Mami Gebereegziabher, Jin Jin Huang, Philippe Passin. Fourth row: Joe Kotanchik, Ben Ertel, Scott Halpel, Glen Landry, Ying Zhuoxiang, Christian Conlon, Chris Torres, Michael Johnson, Emmanuel Kamga, Nathan Friedman, Kenny Pan, Alex Rose, Armen Barseghyan, Wade Hetrick.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: April 22 - Penn State Karate Club runners will participate in the Beaver Stadium 5K run. June 9 - Volunteer support for Summer Special Olympics July 14 - Demonstration at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

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Starling Marte's stock rises on strong spring training work By MATT MASULLO sports@centrecountygazette.com

In 2011, the Altoona Curve had one of the most electrifying outfielders in all of the Class AA Eastern League playing in Blair County Ballpark — now Peoples Natural Gas Field — in Starling Marte. In 2011, he racked up a .332 batting average, drove in 50 runs, hit 12 home runs and notched 38 doubles. He also stole 24 bases. Marte has continued to shine this spring. In Bradenton, Fla., Marte has been impressive, belting three home runs and hitting for an eye popping .520 batting average. The Pirates front office decided that their top outfield prospect was ready for a promotion, but not yet to the big leagues, as Marte was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis this past weekend.

The Pirates are in no rush to bring Marte to the majors, as they are particularly deep in the outfield with Andrew McCutchen, Jose Tabata, Alex Presley and Nate McLouth. They would like for Marte to continue developing in the minors before having to rely on him as an everyday player for the Buccos. In 2011 with the Curve, Marte struck out 100 times in 572 plate appearances, so they would like for him to cut down on that number before he faces better pitching day in and day out. Marte will split time with fellow Altoona Curve alum (2009-2010) Gorky Hernandez between left and center fields. Hernandez hit .231 in his 13 spring training atbats in Bradenton this year. Hernandez was acquired from the Atlanta Braves with Charlie Morton when the Pirates traded McLouth there in 2009.

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PITTSBURGH PIRATES' outfielder Starling Marte has enjoyed a successful spring and will be promoted to Class AAA ball when the 2012 season begins.

Chambers sees hope after first season BY GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — "Attitude" was the buzz word of Patrick Chambers' first year as Penn State coach. The word was found on billboards, stationary and handout T-shirts. The Nittany Lions had some, and certainly didn't lack energy under Chambers' leadership, either. But the rebuilding program also didn't have the talent to keep pace in the Big Ten. Penn State (12-20, 4-14) ended the campaign saddled with injuries, five straight losses, and a lastplace conference finish. Then two players opted to transfer last week. But Chambers sees hope for the future. "I think even our last practices in March, there was energy in the building still ... They wanted to be there. Sometimes at 4-14,

it's kind of like spring break is right around the corner. But, they weren't like that and I give them a lot of credit," Chambers said Monday in his seasonending press conference. "So, I felt like we were the best team we could be under the circumstances and adversity that we faced." The highlight was the emergence of Tim Frazier into one of the best point guards in the league. Frazier went from a role player and school career scoring leader Talor Battle's sidekick in 2010-11 to being the top scoring option (18.8 points per game) this season. The 6-foot-1 guard was easily Penn State's top passer (198 assists) but, perhaps more disconcertingly for Chambers, the team's top rebounder, too (4.7 per game). "Tim Frazier can't be your leading rebounder," Chambers said. "He's not

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pounding the trenches, although he's got a great nose for the ball." That put more onus on Chambers' young, returning big men to get better. Redshirt freshman center Jon Graham especially showed improvement in the paint as the season wore on. Getting more production out of Graham and backup Sasa Borovnjak down low could help open things up for Frazier and second-leading scorer Jermaine Marshall (10.8 points) in the more upand-down system that Chambers would like to employ. Injuries took a toll down the stretch. Forward Billy Oliver decided to retire in the middle of his junior season because of symptoms related to his history of concussions and migraines. Guard Cammeron Woodyard broke his right foot in practice Feb. 29, forcing him to miss the rest of his senior season. And freshman guard Trey Lewis missed time because of ankle and back injuries, then last week was granted a release to transfer. The team also announced last week that sophomore swingman Matt Glover was transferring after just one season in Happy Valley to move closer to his home in Cali-

fornia. Glover came to Penn State after one season at Sheridan Community College in Wyoming. Both Glover and Lewis were recruited by Chambers' predecessor, Ed DeChellis, who left Penn State last May to take the same job at Navy. "It really just comes down to what is best for them and for us. I'm not going to put a percentage on it," Chambers said when asked if the departures of Glover and Lewis were entirely the players' decisions. "I want what's best for them and I want what's best for us, and if the best decision at the end of the day is to investigate other opportunities, then that is OK, too." While Chambers looks to fill new roster openings, he's excited by the addition of 6-foot-5 guard D.J. Newbill, a sophomore who sat out this season after transferring from Southern Miss. Newbill is a former PIAA Class AA player of the year who is already a Chambers favorite because of his work ethic and speed. "Can't wait! I think we're going to have the best backcourt in the country! You heard me, in the country," he exclaimed, referring to Newbill and Frazier. "The reason is because those two together."

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Sports in Brief From Gazette staff reports

Basketball standout Monnie Brown dies at 41 Brown, 41, was known as "Monnie" and was a four-year starter (1989-92) and 1992 team captain for Coach Bruce Parkhill. Brown helped lead Penn State to four-straight 20win seasons and four-straight postseason appearances, a feat unmatched in program history. He teamed with fellow standout Freddie Barnes to form a potent backcourt that helped Penn State post a record of 87-40 during their careers, the most wins ever for the Nittany Lions over a fouryear period. During that time, Penn State twice reached the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship game and won the school's first-ever conference tournament title in 1991 with a defeat of George Washington in Rec Hall. That Penn State team went on to stun No. 16-ranked UCLA, 74-69, in the first round of the 1991 NCAA Tournament, a game regarded as one of the greatest in Penn State history. Penn State also made three NIT appearances (1989, 1990, 1992) with Brown in the backcourt, finishing third in 1990 after reaching the final rounds at Madison Square Garden. Brown was named team MVP in 1992 after leading the Lions, averaging 14.6 points and 2.4 steals per game. He led Penn State in steals in three-straight seasons and his 82 steals in 1991 rank as the third-best mark in program history. Brown ranks 16th all-time on the Nittany Lion career scoring chart with 1,244 points, second on the career steals chart with 239 and sixth on the career assists chart with 450. He was one of three Nittany Lions to post at least 1,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists on their career. Brown returned to the Penn State program for the 199596 season as an assistant coach under Jerry Dunn. In his one season on the Penn State bench, he helped the Lions to a best-ever second-place Big Ten finish with a 12-6 conference record and earn the No. 5 seed in the 1996 NCAA Tournament where the Penn State fell in the first round to No. 12 seed Arkansas.

Glover to transfer from Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State sophomore guard Matt Glover of Orange, Calif., will transfer from the Nittany Lion basketball program. The California native played one season of junior college basketball as Sheridan Community College in Wyoming prior to arriving at Penn State last fall. “Matt and I talked after the conclusion of the season and he expressed that he wasn’t comfortable so far from home and would like to move closer to his mother and his family,” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers said in a Penn State release. “I enjoyed playing at Penn State. The decision to leave is not easy. I have a lot of family in California and it was hard to be this far away from them. I think it will be better for me if I can continue my career closer to home,” Glover said. Glover played in all 32 games for the Nittany Lions this season, his first at Penn State, and averaged 23.5 minutes per contest while starting 21 games. The 6-4 guard posted averages of 2.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and was third on the team with 27 steals.

Lewis decides to leave basketball team Just one day after Matt Glover announced he was leaving, freshman guard Trey Lewis followed suit and announced that was leaving the Nittany Lion basketball program. Lewis said he made the decision last week. The Penn State press release did not say where the Garfield Heights, Ohio native is headed. “Trey and I met after the conclusion of the season and the result of those conversations was that we both felt it would be best for him to continue his career at another program,” coach Patrick Chambers said in a press release. “Trey is a skilled player and a nice young man. We wish him the best as he moves forward with his career and we will assist him however we can in finding the right fit for him.” Lewis was plagued by different injuries during his freshman campaign. He missed a Dec. 7 game against Lafayette with an ankle injury. He also sat out 10 straight conference games, spanning from mid-January to mid-February, with a stress fracture in his lower back. During the season, Lewis appeared in 20 games, making six starts. In those 20 games, he averaged 5.6 points, 18.7 minutes and 1.4 rebounds per game.

MARCH 22-28, 2012

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Centre County PAWS: Comedy for a cause

From Gazette staff reports

By JACOB A. GILLETT For The Gazette

STATE COLLEGE – Centre County Paws presents the fourth annual PAWS Comedy Club, teaming up with Wise Crackers Comedy Club to bring a night of comedy for a good cause. The event is set for March 31 at Celebration Hall on Commercial Boulevard. Rodney Laney, who has appeared on Comedy Central, will be the headliner. Mike Siscoe, a quick-witted, edgy comic who has performed more than 2,000 times in all 50 states and more than a dozen countries, will be the feature. The emcee for the event is Andy Hayward, one of only a handful of performers chosen to represent the American Comedy Institute at the renowned Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York City. This event promises to be a fun filled night with lots of laughs while raising funds to accomplish Centre County PAWS’ mission. There will be two shows: a reception and show at $60 per ticket (heavy hors d’oeuvres including a carving station) and a Late Night Comedy Show (without reception) at $20 per ticket. Both shows are scheduled for Celebration Hall. Food will be provided by Hoag’s Catering. Alcoholic beverages will be served at an extra cost (and upon showing proper ID). For the late show, there will be a menu for appetizers that people can pur-

MILLHEIM – Elk Creek Café and Ale Works in Millheim announced three nights of music with All-American roots – bluegrass, folk rock, and Nashville rock. ■ Saturday, March 24 - Ana Egge. Altcountry, folk-rocker from Brooklyn, Egge’s impassioned and confident lyricism is very evident on her latest album, “Bad Blood” which was produced by Steve Earle. www.anaegge.com ■ Sunday, March 25 - Kevin Gordon at 5 p.m. Erin Condo and Wiggus to open for East Nashville Roots Rocker.

From Gazette staff reports The public is invited to the 12th annual Vienna Serenade, a dinner concert at the Tavern Restaurant on March 25. The concert features the Johann Strauss Orchestra comprising members of the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra, Douglas Meyer, conductor.

“This southern rock and roll songwriter/poet has been covered by Keith Richards, Levon Helm, Irma Thomas and others,” according to Peter Applebome of the New York Times in a Feb. 22 article. “His just released Gloryland is an often harrowing tour of the back-roads South with scenes of burning churches, a seriocomic brawl after a ZZ Top concert in Shreveport, La., and – most memorably – the time the Klan showed up when his seventh-grade marching band performed about 90 miles from there in Colfax,” according to Applebome’s published account.

Save the date Future items continued on the Gazette Web site, www.centrecountygazette.com.

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MIKE SISKO will perform March 31st. chase as well as both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.centrecountypaws.org/comedyclub.

Reserve your seat now for Centre orchestra’s Vienna Serenade There will be a reception at 12:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 1:30 p.m. and dinner at 2 p.m. Cost is $125, with includes $100 tax-deductible donation to benefit PCO. For reservations and information call (814) 234-8313 or visit http://www.centreorchestra.org.

Community announcements ■ Painting and sculpture exhibit at Schlow “Four Directions” by central Pennsylvanian artist Clay Anderson are on display until March 30 in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Anderson’s exhibition, presents four richly different stylistic explorations of the artist’s core themes. He is an alumnus of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and he draws on the techniques and styles he developed while traveling on scholarships in Europe. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Elk Creek Cafe entertainers present Americana music

■ Campground hosts needed Bald Eagle State Park is looking for campground hosts for spring and summer of 2012. If you or someone you know may be interested please call the park office 814-625-2775. ■ Beauty parlor volunteers needed The Centre Crest Beauty parlor is in need of volunteers to help around the shop. No experience is necessary. Please call Karen 814-355-6777 for more info. ■ Need auction items The Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club will hold their

annual spring charity auction at 6 p.m. May 4 at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, to raise money for scholarships and other community charities. Ronald S. Gilligan will be the auctioneer. Please make any items, gifts or services suitable for auction available for pick up before April 13. Call David Walker 814-3834248, Terry Horner 814359-3311, Perry Courter 814-359-2546, Randy Kern 814-355-5946 or mail your response to the Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club, c/o David Walker, 151 Hancock Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Andrew Jackson Jazz Show Case Band Friday, March 23 at noon Noontime Lounge, HUB, PSU Andrew Jackson Jazz Show Case Band will play for the Noontime Concert series at the upstairs Noontime Lounge at the HUB on campus on Friday March 23 from noon to 1 p.m. The band includes Gary Abdullah, bass; Mac Himes, guitar; Donte Ford, keyboard; Carl Ector, violin; Dr. Andrew Jackson, Sr., drums; and Melody Stringer, vocalist.

JOE CASHER CONCERT – FREE Sunday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Runville UMC Joe Casher will perform at the Runville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. March 25. Admission is free. The church is at 1204 Runville Road/Rte 144, approx 3.5 miles north of the Sheetz Store in Wingate. Contact Pastor Doug Mellott (814) 353-8380.

STATE COLLEGE AREA MUNICIPAL BAND SPRING CONCERT – FREE Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. State High South Auditorium The State College Area Municipal Band presents their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. at the State College Area High School South Building Auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College.

ACOUSTIC BREW – THE STRAY BIRDS March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Center for Well Being, Lemont The Acoustic Brew Concert Series presents The Stray Birds, a talented trio of multi instrumentalists and three-part harmony. The concert, Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. features their original music based on old-timey, bluegrass, and Appalachian sounds. Tickets are $16 and available at www.acousticbrew.org; Nature’s Pantry, State College; and at the door at the Center for Well-Being in Lemont.

Verdi’s Ernani April 7 at noon The State Theatre The Met opera season is flying by! In fact, there are only three performances remaining: ■ April 7 at 12 p.m. Manon – Massenet, 4hrs 8min – two intermissions. There will no pre-opera talk for Manon ■ April 14 at 1 p.m. La Traviata – Verdi. 3hrs 7min – one intermission, with the Opera Luncheon on April 14 at 11 a.m. in the Upper Studio of The State Theatre, with Guest Speaker, librettist Jason Charnesky. The title of Jason's talk is A Love Story Ripped from the Headlines. Luncheon tickets are $25. Reserve your seat at the theatre box office (814) 272-0606 or in person.

AFTERNOON OF MUSIC – FREE Choirs & bands Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Penns Valley High School Auditorium There will be a free musical concert by the Penns Valley Men’s Chorus, the Little German Band, the Brush Valley Community Choir, the Coburn Brass Band, and others – an afternoon of music at the Penns Valley High School Auditorium, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills on Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Donations are welcomed to support the Guy H. Rachau Excellence in Music Scholarship Fund – a scholarship award for senior music students to further their education.

BRUSH VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. Madisonburg UMC The Brush Valley Community Choir invites you to their spring concert on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Madisonburg. Call (814) 237-3687 for more information.

NITTANY WIND QUARTET – FREE THE CRUCIFIXION – FREE April 4 at 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, State College All are welcomed to a free performance of John Stainer’s oratorio, The Crucifixion, by an ecumenical choir from Centre County. The concert is Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner Street, State College. There will be a freewill offering to benefit Interfaith

Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. Centre County Library & Museum, Bellefonte The Sunday Afternoons at the Library concerts continue, with a harp and flute quartet Sunday, April 29, featuring Anne Sullivan, harp; Diane Toulson, flute; Cathy Herrera, flute, and Susan Kroeker, flute. Compiled by Sandie Biddle

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T N E M IN A T R E %NT 3CHEDULE

,IVE

3/22/12 - 3/29/12

MARCH 22-28, 2012

THE DELI – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

THE PHYRST – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

3/25

3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26

Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ELK CREEK CAFÉ & ALE WORKS – MILLHEIM 3/22 3/24 3/25 3/29

Andy Tollins Bluegrass Review Ana Egge, 8 p.m. Kevin Gordon, 5 p.m. Pub Hang, 7:30 p.m.

3/27 3/28 3/29

GMAN- DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE AMERICAN ALE HOUSE – TOFTREES/STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/28 3/29

Tommy Wareham, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. & 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Tommy Wareham, 7:30 p.m. Ted and Molly Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m. Scott Mangene, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

THE ARENA – MARTIN STREET/STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24

Rebel Inc., 10:30 p.m. Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Brad Fey Stressbusters Karaoke Dance Party Kate and Natalie of Pure Cane Sugar Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 p.m. Royal Benson, 10:30 p.m.

THE BREWERY – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/27 3/29

Brew Devils, 10 p.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Ken Volz, 10:30 p.m. Emily’s Toybox, 10 p.m.

3/24

JR Mangan, 6 p.m. My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Hounds of Soul, 7 p.m. Green Eggs, 10:30 p.m.

THE DARKHORSE TAVERN – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24

Continental Breakfast, 10 p.m. Ultra Kings, 10 p.m.

■ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Videon Central, 2171 Sandy Dr., State College ■ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - South Hills at Philipsburg, 200 Sandy Lane, Philipsburg

Karaoke with Ken Yeaney, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

THE RATHSKELLER – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

3/28 3/29

RED HORSE TAVERN – PLEASANT GAP

Bisquit Jam JT Blues

INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. DJ Cashous, 10 p.m. Jason and Greg Acoustic, 10 p.m. DJ Manic Mike, 10 p.m.

KILDARE’S IRISH PUB – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24

DJ, 10 p.m. Ken Volz, 8 – 10 p.m. DJ, 10 p.m. Pub Quiz with Bebey Ken Volz, 9 p.m. Table Ten, 10 p.m.

3/27

Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9 – 11 p.m. Wild Game Night Trivia, 9 p.m. Acoustic Music, 8 – 10 p.m. Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9 – 11 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

■ 12:30-6:30 p.m. - Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie Dr., State College

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

■ 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Penns Valley High School, 4545 Penn Vally Rd., Spring Hills ■ 1:00-7:00 p.m. - PSU/Nittany Crossing Apartments, 601 Vairo Blvd., State College

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

■ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - PSU/HUB Alumni Hall

3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29

3/24 3/27 3/28 3/29

OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY – N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE

ed Methodist Church, 1840 Centre Line Rd., Warrior’s Mark

Hunter Davidson, 7 – 9 p.m.

THE SALOON – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

3/23

Parlor Pickers, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

3/23 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29

Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. Team Trivia, 7 p.m.

Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Atomic Supersonic, 10:30 p.m. Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Hot Dog Cart, 10:30 p.m. Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m.

ZENO’S PUB – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

MOUNTAIN VALLEY DINER – WINGATE

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

■ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Cross Donor Center, 135 S. Pugh St., State College. Weis fresh baked doughnuts in the canteen ■ 12:30-6:30 p.m. - Boalsburg Firehall, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg ■ 12:30-6:30 p.m. - Snow Shoe Ambulance Building, 492 W. Sycamore Rd., Snow Shoe ■ 1:00-7:00 p.m. - Warrior’s Mark Unit-

3/23

GOVERNOR’S PUB – BELLEFONTE

Ms Melanie & the Valley Rats, 5 p.m. AAA Blues Band, 7 p.m. Spider Kelly, 10:30 p.m. Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30 p.m. Natalie Berrena, 11 p.m. Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7 p.m. Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles Belly Dancers, 7 p.m. The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m.

Compiled by Abigail Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Gazette is committed to providing you with a complete listing of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have your entertainment listed free in The Gazette, send your information to editor@centrecountygazette.com

DEED TRANSFERS

Red Cross blood drives scheduled MONDAY, MARCH 26

PIZZA MIA – BELLEFONTE

3/23 3/24 3/29

3/27 3/28 3/29

CAFÉ 210 WEST – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE 3/23

3/29

3/23 3/24 3/28 3/29

BAR BLEU – DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE 3/23 3/24 3/29

DJ Boner, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Boner, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Team Trivia, 9 – 11 p.m. Karaoke, 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

3/24

THE AUTOPORT – S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE 3/24 3/28 3/29

3/23 3/24 3/27 3/28

Ted and The Hi-Fi’s 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. 2Twenty2, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Open Mic Night Lowjack, Midnight – 2 a.m. Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Nighcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Lowjack Lite, 8 – 10 p.m. Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

The following property transactions, were compiled from information provided by the Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson, were recorded March 5, 2012 through March 9, 2012. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate, however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Joann C. Vender and Jay P. Searles to David A. Kline and Sandra A. Kline, 1834 Walnut Grove Drive, State College, PA 16801, $205,000. National Residential Nominee Services to Daniel S. Kiehl and Suzanne E. Kiehl, 259 Berkshire Drive, State College, PA 16803, $253,000. Beverly O. Eckess Estate, John O. and Per R. Eckess and Edgar Eckess to James Eckess, 357 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, PA 16823, $1. Lyssa N. Cromwell to Bruce A. Cromwell, Jr., 638 Berkshire Drive, State College, PA 16803, $1. Barbara L. Gervinski and Barbara A. Lippincott to Barbara A. Lippincott, 124 North Harvest Run Road, State College, PA 16801, $1. Milton C. Hallberg and Pauline B. Hallberg to Mary K. Ray Agnew, 1244 Westerly Parkway, No. 26, State College, PA 16801, $260,000.

HAINES TOWNSHIP Daniel R. Zook and Malinda A. Zook to Tobias R. Zook and Lizzie L. Zook, 152 Eli Drive, Woodward, PA 16882, $1.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP John E. Bryan and Donna C. Bryan to Michael A. Lewis, Sr. and Felicia M. Lewis, 541 Walnut St., Howard, PA 16841, $24,000.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

CHRIS MORELLI//The Gazette

BEN WEIDLER of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre County relaxes after giving blood on March 17 at Calvary Baptist Church in State College.

Dolores P. Miller Estate, Carrie A. Zimmerman, Co-Guardian and Craig E. Miller, Co-Guardian to Sandra K. Askey, 950 Marsh Creek Road, Howard, PA 16841, $90,000. Desiree L. Packer, also known as Desiree L. Miller to Desiree L. Miller and Anthony W. Miller, 160 Liberty St., Blanchard, PA 16826, $1.

MARION TOWNSHIP Anne E. Haranin to Henry Scott Haranin, Frances Ivicic Haranin and Emily Christina Haranin, 1761 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1. Anne E. Haranin to Robert D. Davis III, Anne K. Davis and Todd H. Davis, 457 E. Curtain Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.

PATTON TOWNSHIP Northwest Savings Bank to Dennis Fallon and Linda Fallon, 531 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875, $185,000. Edward H. McFadden and Beatrice T. McFadden to Mark Lawrence and Amy Lawrence, 689 Stoneledge Road, State College, PA 16803, $9,098. Michael Zuckett and Amy Zuckett to Ming Li and Yao Guo, 2117 Quail Run Road, State College, PA 16801, $151,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP Amberleigh LP to Ryan E. Hockenberry and Nichole L. Hockenberry, 193 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823, $215,000. Dean C. Gill Estate and Richard D. Thomas executor to Richard D. Thomas, 402 Thomas Mountain Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP Ronald E. Zimmerman and Mary Ann Zimmerman to George Paul Zimmerman and Hollie E. Zimmerman, 2825 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, $1. Ronald E. Zimmerman and Mary Ann Zimmerman to Ronald E. Zimmerman and Mary Ann Zimmerman, 363 Zion Back Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, $1. J. Paul Rutter III and Anne M. Hoag to Scott D. Stephens and Christopher W. Ireland, 305 Meadow Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823, $112,000. North-Lands Inc. to Walker Township Water Association, $0. North-Lands Inc. to Walker Township Water Association, $0. North-Lands Inc. to Walker Township Water Association, $0. North-Lands Inc. to Walker Township Water Association, $0. James M. Snyder, Jr. and Anna M. Snyder to James M. Snyder, 116 Meadow Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823, $1.

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This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunities from Centre County library activities Centre Region Parks and Recreation CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE The Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. For hours and locations, visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org

CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. and Wed., noon to 8 p.m. Tues. and Thur., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Call 814-355-1516. â&#x2013; Pre-school Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Stories and crafts for children under 5 years old with an adult. â&#x2013; Financial Workshop Series, Part 2: Investing; Shortand long-term strategies to build your portfolio, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Seating is limited call the library for reservations. â&#x2013; Adult Basic Computing: Noon Tuesday. Learn computer basics. â&#x2013; Adult Drop-in Gadget Crash Course: 1 p.m. Tuesday. One-on-one help with e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets. â&#x2013; Local Author Book Signing and Adventure Program: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Local author, David Holsworth, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fate Worse than Death: Grace Better than Life,â&#x20AC;? will present a video presentation and author talk. â&#x2013; Book Baby Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Stories for ages up to 2 years old with an adult. â&#x2013; Hooks and Needles: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love to knit. â&#x2013; After-school Adventures: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays â&#x2013; Lego Club: Thursday, March 29. Educational crafts for kids age five and over.

EAST PENNS VALLEY AREA BRANCH LIBRARY 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 1-8 p.m. Tue. and Thur. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Call 814-349-5328. â&#x2013; Pre-school Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 1:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Stories and crafts for children under 5 years old with an adult. â&#x2013; Fizz Bang Eureka: 3:30 p.m. Mondays. After-school educational science experiment and activities. â&#x2013; Needles at the Library: 6 p.m. Thursdays. Bring any portable needles project you are working on and share ideas and tips with others.

CENTRE HALL AREA BRANCH LIBRARY 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., 1-8 p.m. Wed. and Thu., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Call 814-364-2580. â&#x2013; Fizz Bang Eureka: 3 p.m. Wednesday. After-school educational science experiment and activities. â&#x2013; Pre-school Storytime: 2:30 p.m. Thursdays. Stories and crafts for children under 5 years old with an adult. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.

Bald Eagle State Park offers events Please call the Bald Eagle State Park Office for more information at (814) 625-2775.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

â&#x2013; Home School Day Save the date. Bald Eagle State Park is partnering with Penn State students to create another day of excitement and learning at the park. The day is currently being planned and coordinated by a Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Class. The class will provide various stations and learning opportunities for your curious students. Rain Date: April 4.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

â&#x2013; Woodcock Trot Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this seasonal event. Woodcocks are dancing, singing, and breeding. You will explore this birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique habits during a brief classroom presentation followed by an actual walk where we will attempt to watch this bird performing its courtship dance. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Event is from 7-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23; MONDAY, MARCH 26; WEDESDAY, MARCH 28; AND FRIDAY, MARCH 30

â&#x2013; Line Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no experience necessary or partners needed. Join the FUN in the Sr. Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance room on Mon, Wed and Fri. at 10:50 a.m. Free. Call the Senior Center at (814) 231-3076.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23; MONDAY, MARCH 26; AND FRIDAY, MARCH 30

â&#x2013; Healthy Steps in Motion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This low-impact exercise will help improve balance, flexibility, strength and reduce the risk of falling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be done in a chair or standing. Participants use hand-held weights and exercise bands, provided. Mondays and Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Free. Register online at www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3076.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 AND 30

â&#x2013; Centre Region Badminton Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join the fun playing the fastest game on earth every Friday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Easterly Parkway Elementary all purpose room. Call (814) 234-1039 for more info.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

â&#x2013; Winter Family Fun Hike at Walnut Springs Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; These hikes are a great way to stretch your legs during the winter. Join a nature center naturalist to explore Walnut Springs Park in winter and enjoy the fresh air. Advanced registration is required. Walks will be cancelled in case of severe weather. Meet at 2:30 p.m. Millbrook Marsh. Fee: $6 resident; $9 non-resident.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

â&#x2013; State College Area Municipal Band Spring Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The State College Area Municipal Band presents their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. at the State College Area High School South Building Auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Attendance is FREE to all music lovers!

MONDAY, MARCH 26

â&#x2013; Youth Swimming Lessons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Session 3 Begins. Get kids comfortable and competent in the water before summer arrives. CRPR offers swimming lessons for preschool through age 14. Check out a Leisure Guide to find skill levels and registration forms. Fees change with each level class. Register at www.crpr.org call (814) 231-3071.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

â&#x2013; Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rhythmic Gymnastics begins (Advanced Class) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This Olympic sport is a combination of dance, gymnastic movements and apparatus holding (i.e.-rope, ball, hoop, clubs & ribbons). Participants will develop poise, flexibility, and self-assurance. Advanced: Tuesdays at Grays Woods Elementary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fee: $46 residents; $69 non-residents. For more info or to register, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071. â&#x2013; Winter Tyke Hike â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "Keeping Warm" Enjoy a children's program in the new Spring Creek Education Building â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one hour of indoor activities and an outdoor walk. Dress for the weather. Advance registration required. Tuesday, March 27; 10:30 a.m. at Millbrook Marsh.

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Fee: $25 residents; $37.50 non residents for all four. Register at www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071. â&#x2013; Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Park Forest Elementary School, 2181 School Drive, State College. Call (814) 238-5973 for info and details. â&#x2013; Seniors Hiking Group meets at 10 a.m. to begin a moderate hike in the great outdoors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; various locations in and around State College. Register online at www.crpr.org or call the Senior Center (814) 231-3076.

WEDSDAY, MARCH 28

â&#x2013; Organic Gardening Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Gene Bazan, a Penn State master gardener, will lead these workshops on organic vegetable production. His principles and tips will be useful to beginning and intermediate gardeners. Advance registration is necessary either online at www.crpr.org or by calling (814) 231-3071. The workshop will be held in the Spring Creek Education Building at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center at 7 p.m. Fee: $6 residents; $9 nonresidents. .

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

â&#x2013; Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rhythmic Gymnastics begins (Beginner Class) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This Olympic sport is a combination of dance, gymnastic movements, and apparatus holding (i.e.-rope, ball, hoop, clubs and ribbons). Participants will develop poise, flexibility, and self-assurance. Beginner: Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Grays Woods Elementary. Fee: $44 resident; $66 nonresident. For more info or to register online, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

â&#x2013; REGISTER TODAY FOR SPRING PROGRAMS & SUMMER CAMPS. The Centre Region Parks and Recreation 2011 winter and spring Active Guides are available throughout the Centre Region, and at the CRPR office, 2643 Gateway Dr. #1. (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org for details. â&#x2013; Centre Region Picnic Pavilion Reservations are being accepted for Centre Region Park areas for the 2012 picnic season, April 15 - Oct. 28, in person or by phone, with payments in full upon reservation. Pavilions available for year-round rental. For fee and reservation info, (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org

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Group meetings The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To have your group listed, send to editor@centrecountygazette. com or mail 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801. 9-12 Project of Central PA meets 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, Community Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Featured guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson. Topics will be the National Defense Authorization Act recently signed into law and the national debt. A business meeting will follow. Meetings are free and open to the public. Adult Bible Study and Kids Program meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.nittanybaptist.org or call 814-360-1601. ALIVE Teen Club meets Sundays, First Baptist Church, Bellefonte. Call 814-3555678 or www.fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mount Nittany Dining Room, The Inn, Brookline. Contact Anne Campbell 814-234-3141 or Janie Provan 814-235-2000. Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meets 7:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday every month, I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Antique Truck Club of America, Keystone Chapter meets at 3 p.m. the third Sunday of March, July and November, Milesburg Bestway Travel Center. Anyone with an interest in transportation history is invited to join. Call 814-360-4177 or www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org AWANA Club meets 6 p.m. Sundays, First Baptist Church, Bellefonte. Activities and Bible lessons will be held for children ages 3 to sixth grade. Materials provided. Call 814-355-5678 or www.fbcbellefonte.org. Bald Eagle Grange #151 meets at 7 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, Grange Hall, Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday of each month, Milesburg Borough Building. Visit

www.baldeaglewatershed.com Bald Eagle Area Class of 1962 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Mountain Valley Diner, Wingate. Call Sandy 814-387-4218. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1964 meets monthly for breakfast at 9 a.m. on the fourth Saturday, Bestway Restaurant, Milesburg and monthly dinners at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday, Bellefonte Moose. Call Sue 814-625-2132 or bea.1964@ yahoo.com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month, Bellefonte Moose. Call Bob 814383-2151. Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner at 6 p.m. the second Friday of each month, Bellefonte Moose. Call Kay 814-359-2738. Bellefonte High School Class 1967 meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month, Sunset West. The location is subject to change. Call Vic 814360-1948. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month, Bellefonte Elks. Bellefonte Encampment #72 and Ridgeley Canton #8 meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call 814-355-1053 or bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Moose Club on Spring Street at noon. For information on Kiwanis, contact Richard King, 814-355-9606. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays, Diamond Deli, North Allegheny Street. Open to the public. Call Debbie Rowley 814-880-9453. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 meets 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month,

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Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Better Breathers Support Group meets 2 p.m. the third Thursday every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call 814-359-3421. Business Networking International meets 7 a.m. Thursdays, Celebration Hall. Fee is $10 for room and breakfast. Members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Call Kelly Swisher 814-280-1656. Brain Injury Support Group meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call 814-359-3421. The Business of Art Workshop meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Sozo Institute of the Arts, KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. The workshop is free for writers, artists and other creative people. Call Will Snyder at 814-880-9933 or info@sozoart.org. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month, 1609 N. Atherton St., State College. Call 814-280-5839. Centre Hall Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, and 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Centre Pieces Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, Mt. Nittany Middle School Cafeteria, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, Brookline Village, Windsong Building, Conference Room, State College. The program will be a round robin of quilting techniques by guild members. Visitors welcome. Call 814-466-6121. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets 6:30 p.m. on second Monday of the month, Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, State College. The interactive educational stock model investment club is open to the public. Call 814-234-8775 or email cr20mic@aol.com. The Compassionate Friends Group meets 7 p.m. every second Monday, Bellefonte Middle School. The support organization is for families following the death of a child of any age, any cause. Bereaved parents and adult family members welcome. Call Amanda 814-321-4258 or Peg 814-3559829. Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets 7 p.m. every second Thursday, Tyrone Public Library. Call Angie 814-386-1826 or alavanish@live.com. Grief Support Group meets 6 p.m. every first Wednesday, Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call Anne Boal 814548-1140. Hearing Loss Association of America meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Foxdale. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss. Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Call Alice McGregor 814-692-7396, almcgregor@ comcast.net or Susan Kennedy 814-692-5556, susank81@ gmail.com. I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month, I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Junior Rockhounds meets 6:45 p.m. third Wednesdays, Room 116, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call 814-867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone. Call George at 814-238-1668. The Milesburg Lions Club meets 7 p.m. first Tuesday and the third Wednesday every month, Milesburg Center across from Uni-Mart. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 6 p.m. every third Tuesday, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the Na-

tional MS Society. Call 814-359-3421. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets 7:15 p.m. every Monday, South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit www.nittanyknights. org, or call Bill 814-355-3557. Nittany Mineral Society meets 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesdays, Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call 814867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet every first Thursday, the woodworking shop, State College Area High School, South Building. Email Reg@MarketValueSolutions.com or visit www.NittanyValleyWoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early-risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday, The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The Nittany Valley Writers Network Social meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, The Autoport, State College. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets 7 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mount Nittany Medical Center. Call Kristie Kaufman 814-466-7921. Penns Valley Area Class of 1962 committee is planning the 50th class reunion from Penns Valley Area High School for Sept. 29, 2012. Interested class members should contact Ruth Ann Williams, Carol Colestock, Jean Brown, Tom and Lois Runkle, Susan Foster, or Carol Billett. Penns Valley Grange #158 meets 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills. Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets 6 p.m. every Thursday, The Oaks. The Ruffed Grouse Society, Red Brush Chapter, 25th Anniversary Banquet, cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park. The Society will honor the legacy of Jim and Sylvia Bashline. Sacred Harp Singing meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays, University Mennonite Church, State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com. State College Downtown Rotary Club meets noon Thursdays, Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, E. College Ave., State College. State College Elks Lodge meets 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays, State College Elks Country Club. State College Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of State College at 6 p.m. State College Rotary Club meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Hotel State College, above The Corner Room, Allen Street, State College. Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. last Tuesday of every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call 814-359-3421. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Helen Evans, chair, 814-237-8932. The April 12 meeting is at 8:30 a.m., Centre LifeLink EMS, Puddingtown Road, State College. It is a public forum on crime scene processing presented by Detective John Aston. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Comfort Suites Hotel, off North Atherton Street, State College. The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome Club of State College meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, State College. Call Kathi 814-4666641. Zion MOPS and Beyond meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte. The group is for moms with children of all ages. Childcare is provided. Call 814383-4161. Compiled by Sandie Biddle

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Email your organization’s events to editor@centrecountygazette.com. Please have them in by Tuesday noon in order to be included in Thursday’s edition. Please see our Web site for the complete What’s Happening calendar, including additional future events.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND SALES March 24 – Soup, Bake & Crafts Sale Zion Community Church will have a soup, bake, and craft sale Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This sale will benefit the families of two local children with serious health issues: Tessa Watson (an infant with brittle bone disease) and Tiarra Rachau (girl with brain cancer). Zion Community Church is at 3261 Zion Road, five miles north of Bellefonte. For info, call 814-383-4161. March 24 – Spring Fling Rummage Sale The 15th annual Spring Fling Rummage Sale is Saturday, March 24 at the Penn State Ag Arena, State College. The preview sale ($5 admission) is 7:30 until 8 a.m., then free admission from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donations of good-condition items can be dropped off at the Ag Arena Thursday, March 22, 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Friday, March 23 8 a.m. until noon. Sale benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters program of the Youth Service Bureau. For more info or to schedule pick up of large donations, call Alexandra at 814-237-5731. March 31 – Craft 'N' Flea Market There will be a Craft ‘n’ Flea Market to benefit Queen of Archangels Banquet Hall and Recreation Center (RINK) in Snow Shoe – Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, quilts, collectibles, sport cards, comic books, NASCAR items, yard sale items, and antiques. Kitchen will be open. 50/50 chance drawing. $10 dollars per table/space. Vendors can call 814-387-6785 to reserve a table. May 4 – Charity Auction The Pleasant Gap Lions Club presents its charity auction of all-new items on Friday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at CPI in Pleasant Gap. Auctioneer is Ronald S. Gilligan. Food provided by the Pleasant Gap Lioness Club. For more info, visit www.rgilliganauction.com.

dinner March 29 at Pleasant Gap Grange Hall, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat and take outs available. Adults $8; under 12 years $4. The meal is hosted by Pleasant Gap Rotary Club. March 27 – Spaghetti Dinner for PAWS Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Centre County PAWS will be Tuesday, March 27 5 until 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on the corner of Fraser and Foster in downtown State College. Enjoy all-youcan-eat spaghetti, meatballs, salad, drinks and desserts. Take out is available. Tickets $6 in advance at PAWS, $7 at the door, half price for children under six. For info, visit www.centrecountypaws.org. March 31 – Turkey Supper The Presbyterian Church of Pine Grove Mills will host a turkey supper Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. The cost is $8. Call 814238-8801 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the local food bank. April 14 – Pork Loin Dinner New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Pork Loin Supper Saturday, April 14 from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Everyone is welcome. April 14 – Chicken BBQ Logan Fire Company No. 1 is hosting a Chicken Bar B Q Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. until sold out. Meals are $8 each; halves $6. All proceeds go to Logan Fire Company No. 1. Additional BBQs are May 12, and Sept. 8.

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Through March 30 – Lenten Fish Dinners Lenten Friday Fish Dinners will be served at the State College Knights of Columbus Hall, 850 Stratford Drive, State College through Friday March 30 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Menu includes: Fish: baked, baked breaded, beer-battered fried; macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, halushki, cole slaw, vegetable, rolls and butter, beverage, and dessert. Adults $ 9, ages six to 10 $4.50; five and under free. Take outs available. Public welcome. Through March 28 – Lenten Services The community is invited to a weekly Lenten Service at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church every Wednesday evening during Lent at 7 p.m. A simple meal will be offered at 6 p.m. before each service. Call 814-359-2522. It’s at 160 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap. March 31 – Seder Meal Berean Baptist Church invites you to "Christ in the Passover: A Seder Meal," March 31 at 5 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr., Boalsburg. Suggested donation $10 per person; children age five to 10 $5. Reservations please, by March 27, 814-308-3066 or 814364-9671.

March 29 – Spiritual Talk John Tyler, international speaker and former political science professor, will give a free talk titled “Can We Break the Chains of Materialism?” on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 617 East Hamilton Ave., State College. Tyler travels internationally speaking about the power of prayer to promote health and healing in people’s lives. Free child care provided. For more info, call 814-234-2194 or visit www.abouthealing.org. March 24-April 28 – Genealogy 101-Plus Learn how to begin research on your ancestry and get tips to boost what you are already doing. Genealogy 101 is presented Saturdays, March 24, April 7, 21, and 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Community Room, Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte. $30 donation covers all four sessions, beginner book and CD database for organizing research. It’s sponsored by: Centre County Genealogical Society with support of Centre County Library and Historical Museum and State College Family History Center. Contact jwheald@gmail.com or (814) 422-8657. Classes limited to first 10, so sign up soon. March 24 – Virginids Meteor Watch The public is invited to the Virginids Meteor Shower Watch from 7 until 9 p.m. March 24 at Black Moshannon State Park. The Virginids is a small meteor shower that is sometimes known for its fireballs. Meet at Boat Launch #2 on West Side Road. April 3 – Yoga Classes The Howard UMC presents yoga classes for all individuals, body types, ranges of ability and needs. Gentle Yoga class is from 5 until 6 p.m. This class is designed for those who are new to yoga and will focus on breath, stretching, and deep relaxation. A basics-level class is from 6:30 until 8 p.m. The session begins April 3. Cost is $30 for six weeks. Free scholarships are available. Any questions, contact Kathie Baughman: kathieb1@comcast.net or 814-625-2852. Pre-registration is recommended.

DINING AND TAKE OUT

FUNDRAISERS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

March 23 – Roast Turkey Dinner There will be a Roast Turkey Dinner March 23 from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte. Adults $8, children $4. March 23 – Ham Pot Pie Dinner The Ferguson Twp. Lion's Club will host a Ham Potpie dinner on March 23 from 4 until 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. The cost is $7.50. Any questions, call 814-238-6695. March 25 – Chicken and Waffles There’s a Chicken and Waffle lunch and

March 24 – NVS Luncheon and Fashion Show The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild invites you to Spring Into Fashion: A benefit luncheon and fashion show Saturday, March 24 at the Centre Hills Country Club, featuring cash bar and fishbowl raffle drawings starting at 11:30 a.m., luncheon and fashion show at noon, featuring fashions by Worth Collection. Celebrate spring with friends while dining on a scrumptious lunch. Bid on fun and rejuvenating raffle

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gifts. March 25 – Spring Train Meet The Clinton Central Model Railroad Club hosts its spring train meet Sunday, March 25 at the Mill Hall Volunteer Fire Hall, Route 64 (Water Street), Mill Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. A variety of new, used, old, and antique model railroad items and repair parts will be available from numerous dealers. Door prizes will be called hourly. Club items such as hats, patches, and decals will be available, along with homemade food. Admission is $3 for adults and $4 for a family. Group rates are available. For more info, contact ccmrr.org or call 570-726-6826. March 25 – ReStore Anniversary and Silent Auction ReStore 2012 Anniversary Event and Silent Auction is Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Silent auction features donated art and usable objects created with reused materials. Door prizes. Proceeds from silent auction and a portion of jewelry sales will be donated to ReStore. Visit www.habitatgcc.org. ReStore, 1155 Zion Road, Bellefonte, sells donated new and used building materials. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County. March 23 – Dance Party –Down’s Syndrome Kickoff There will be a community familyfriendly dance party for all ages, in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day and the "We are More Alike than Different" campaign. The event is from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the Bellefonte High School cafeteria. It’s hosted by Centre County Down Syndrome Society, donations accepted. Free food, pizza contest, games, crafts, door prizes, and raffles. Entertainment features DJ Troy Breon and MC Joe Nelson. PSU football players will attend to "kickoff" the event.

KIDS’ STUFF March 23 – Friends School Open House There is an open house for K through eighth graders and their parents – Friday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. Call for more info, (814) 2378386. March 25 – Operation: Military Kids Operation: Military Kids, in partnership with students from Penn State's Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management Department, will be holding the Fourth Annual OMK Family Fun and Resource Information Fair from 1 until 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25. This is a free, community-wide event being held at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the Penn State campus, State College. April 5 – Nature Program for Small Children Bring your youngster to Bald Eagle State Park for an interactive program designed for children aged three to five. Each month a new topic will be explored via basic crafts, stories, short walks, and nature games – inside or out. Dress for the weather. The first Thursday of each month (except May) through December from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. Call the Park Office 814-625-2775. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

COMPETITIONS FOR CHARITY March 25 – Run Around Egg Hill The Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill is Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m.; registration opens at 1 p.m. The race begins at the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills, follows country roads around Egg Hill for 10 miles. Runners may run the course solo or as a three-person medley relay team. Two-person teams may also compete. All proceeds benefit the Penns Valley High School Track and Field and Cross Country teams. To register, e-mail rodneymyersegghill@gmail.com, call Scott or Jodi Butler 814-880-5104, or visit http://keleitzel.com/egghill/. March 31 – Walk For Easter Seals All are invited to participate in Walk With Me, a 1.5-mile walk/wheel March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The walk begins at 220 N. Burrowes Street, State College and benefits more than 2,600 children and adults with disabilities served by Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania. Register online for a day of food, fun and music. Special Guest: Rep. Glenn Thompson. Donation is $25. April 1 – April Fools 5K The second annual April Fools 5K Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Sunday, April 1. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The race is hosted by the Centre County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund for Penn State students from Centre County high schools. The mostly flat course is on the Penn State campus. Race begins at noon. Visit http://www.facebook.com/psucentre?sk=events. April 14 – Faith Centre 6th Annual Walk/Run The Sixth Annual Walk/Run of Faith will begin at the Bellefonte Middle School April 14 at 10 a.m. The course is 5 kilometers in length, beginning and ending at the school. New for this year is the 10-Kilometer King of the Hills Challenge. The event benefits the Faith Centre Food Bank and the Pet Food Pantry of Centre County. For more info, or to register online, go to www.faithcentre.info, e-mail Nicole Summers: nsummers@faithcentre.info, or call 814-355-0880 April 18 – Spelling Bee Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee is Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at Foxdale Village Auditorium. Foxdale Village is hosting this spelling bee to benefit the Mid-state Literacy Council. Community teams sponsored by community businesses will compete for the trophy and prizes. For additional info, call Amy Wilson 814-238-1809. May 6 – March for Babies On May 6 at Penn State University, Lubrano Park, families and business leaders participate in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies – the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring all babies: born healthy, who need help and who didn’t survive. Registration begins at noon; walk kicks off at 1 p.m. It’s a family event, including team photos, face painting, games for the kids, radio broadcasts and more. To register, visit www.marchforbabies.org or call 814-696-9691. Compiled by Sandie Biddle

Wynwood House at Penns Valley Personal Care Community 122 Wynwood Drive Centre Hall, PA 16828 814.364.9770 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.

CALL US FOR A TOUR OF WYNWOOD HOUSE The Basic Rate Includes: • All meals and snacks • All utilities • 24-hour security • Outstanding activities program • Health and medication monitoring

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Additional services: • Beauty/Barber • Guest Meals • Home Health Services • Telephone • Comcast Cable TV • Personal Transportation • Pharmacy services

For more information on residency requirements at Wynwood House, contact: Susan Romanini, Director, 814.280.3551 Vincent Romanini, Assistant Director, 814.206.8000

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Silver Lining Chiropractic and Wellness Spa: A health care and wellness partnership By BRIAN E. BASSETT For The Gazette

BELLEFONTE – Bellefonte’s Silver Lining Chiropractic and Wellness Spa opened for business Jan. 9, at 218 W. High St., under the direction of partners, Melissa Moyer and Pete Patitsas. Melissa Moyer, BS, MS, DC, moved to Centre County in 1994. She attended Pennsylvania State University where she gained certification as an athletic trainer, and in teaching health and physical education. While at PSU, she admits proudly to having been a “thrower” of javelin and hammer for the Lady Lions. Moyer holds a bachelor of science in

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sport and exercise science, and a master of education and kinesiology from the Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. Soon tired of working three jobs to make ends meet, she attended New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, N.Y. – where she completed a five-year doctor of chiropractic course in less than four years. Peter Patitsas, BS, MBA, moved to Centre County from the Huntingdon area in 2009 after receiving his MBA in supply chains from Juniata College. He always leaned toward health care, studied biology; and his father works as a doctor of ophthalmology at Huntingdon’s J.C. Blair Hospital. Applying what he’d learned toward a business in the health care field seemed a prudent goal because, “medicine is a science, and health care is a business.” Silver Lining Wellness’ company culture begins with dedication to the health and wellness of its employees, to ensure the best-possible care for patients and clients. Required, paid lunch breaks, time to visit the YMCA, and opportunities to expand education and training guarantee a positive attitude among employees – and that attitude is contagious. Chiropractic services and spa therapies are available. Health and wellness is the culture and mission of the company’s professionally licensed and trained staff. Silver Lining professionals aspire to serve as role models and mentors to the next generation of health care professionals. The spa is a designated site for PSU interns and Juniata students; is a Bellefonte Chamber of Commerce member dedicated to the development of the community; and a PA Chiropractic Association member committed to the development of the chiropractic profession throughout Pennsylvania. Commitment to the health and wellness of all vendors and partners prompted opening a free, community clinic for community, club, and sports organizations on designated Saturdays – another way to promote health and wellness in Centre County. Call (814) 954-0280 or email silverliningchiro@gmail.com for details. “We are generous and sincere, but maintain a business savvy,” explained Patitsas. “Chiropractic service is our core focus. Our initial goal was to serve 10 patients each week. We already see more than 30. “Silver Lining Wellness is committed to

New Bellefonte shop offers egg decorating class From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE – Last October, when its three owners started up their new business – Jake’s Cards and Games at 131 W. High St. in Bellefonte – they envisioned selling sports memorabilia, collectibles, hobby, and model kits, games and baseball cards. Conveniently located right next door to the YMCA in the “High Street Shops” building, the owners decided the store should also have tables and chairs where customers could play games, put models together and engage in similar hobbies. The idea was well received and now several hobby groups meet regularly at the shop. After barely six months in business, Jake’s has already expanded its services to the community by also offering arts and crafts classes. The first class will be in celebration of Easter. On April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., an Old World Egg Decorating class will be held at Jake’s Cards and Games. Participants will learn how to create designs on eggs with various colored melted beeswax and a pinhead stylus, in a drop and pull method, the way many of our European ancestors did centuries ago. Then the egg is dipped into a special dye, resulting in a unique multicolored Easter egg. This Easter activity presents an opportunity for adults and children ages eight years and up to express

providing for the health care needs of rural Americans in places like State College, Huntingdon, and Lewistown. We’ve no intention of moving to the big city. We plan to provide well-balanced professional care under one roof, here in Bellefonte.” Other services include massage therapy, facials, foot bath/scrubs, nutrition counseling, and raindrop therapy (like a massage, using nine essential oils on different parts of the spine and feet to purge bacteria, toxins, viruses – and in some cases even help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome). Future services may include acupuncture, once the details are ironed out. A unique software program provides a questionnaire for prospective clients – as a tool that can help analyze and diagnose a custom-fit vitamin and supplement reg-

imen to improve energy levels and digestion. “We wish to be wellness oriented,” said Moyer. “Our new program for weight loss, Take Shape for Life, will address the obesity problem. Everyone talks about losing weight, especially those who suffer from morbid obesity, but never seem to succeed with just dieting. Dieting, alone, will not keep weight off. If we can address this problem, we hope to change lifestyles. “I first saw a quote that epitomizes what we hope to accomplish here at Silver Lining – on a T-shirt in chiropractic school,” Moyer said. Attributed to Thomas Edison, it read, ‘The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.’”

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100 W Linn Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Wednesday, April 11 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Benner Elementary (814) 355-2812

490 Buﬀalo Run Road Bellefonte, PA 16823

Wednesday, April 25 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Marion-Walker Elementary (814) 357-2425

100 School Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823

Tuesday, April 3 12:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pleasant Gap Elementary (814) 359-2739

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Tuesday, April 17 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE SEBASTIANELLI, EUGENE D., late of Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Executrix-Alvesta Sebastianelli, PO Box 149, Mingoville, PA 16856. Attorney-Louis T. Glantz of Glantz, Johnson & Associates, 1901 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. 3/22, 3/29, 4/5

2004 BMW 325i: Auto or 5 speed shifting,pb,ps,air,am/ fm/cd/,heated seats, heated outside mirrors, moonroof, rain sensors, foglight, recent inspection. Garage [heated] kept. Never seen the snow. Excellent condition. 13,700 miles $16,500 814-942-8874

Instructional Support Assistant position available immediately at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology. Experience in an educational setting desired. Current technical knowledge of engines, brakes, electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and basic welding necessary. Excellent organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills required. Associate degree or higher preferred. Send cover letter, resume, PA Standard Application( PDE Website), credentials and current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances to: JOC Secretary, Central PA Institute of Science and Technology, 540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. Deadline: March 30, 2012. EOE.

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Our steady growth in the Bellefonte area has created the need for a full-time Receptionist. Candidate will be responsible for directing incoming calls in a courteous manner, greeting patients, obtaining new patient information, scheduling appointments and assisting with other clerical support duties. Will require working a flexible schedule, and participation in the company’s Saturday/holiday rotations. Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefit package to those who share our high organizational values and believe productive work should be fun. Qualified applicants should submit resume and salary history to: Vicky Barto Email: hiresmart1 @gmail.com Fax: (814) 692-0099 Equal Opportunity Employer

AUTOS FOR SALE 1996 Chevy Blazer inspected until 5/2013. Running boards Yokohama Geolander Tires with less than 10,000 miles on them. 209,530 miles on the Truck, Rebuilt Engine with less than 40,000 miles on the engine. Driven to work Daily, (round trip was 85 miles). $1800. 814-6431078 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 4X4, Clean Carfax, 91,930 miles, Maroon Exterior, Tan Cloth Interior, Automatic Transmission, Power windows, Power Locks, Cruise Control and Current Pa Inspection. Exterior: The outside of Hyundai Santa Fe is in good condition $6995. 814-303-9772

2006 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS 4D Sedan. Auto. Trans. CD/Radio. Cruise control. Sun/Moon roof. Rear spoiler. 114,xxx miles (all highway) Oil changed religiously. Average 35 mpg. One owner, no accidents. Complete interior & exterior detail done on 1/31. $5,800 814-496-9128

TRUCKS FOR SALE 94 CHEVY 2500 6.5 turbo diesel 4X4 extended cab short bed, it has 165,795 miles on it and lots of new parts just inspected asking for $4000.00 if inerested please call 814-933-8578. Reach the people you want - with the classifieds!

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