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PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Extra Caution Around Snowplows Harrisburg – For your safety, the safety of other motorists and the safety of state and municipal snowplow crews, drivers must use common sense and take extra precautions when driving near operating snowplows, according to acting PennDOT Secretary Scott Christie, P.E. So far this winter, 12 PennDOT plow trucks have been struck by motorists. “Plow operators are driving a nearly 60,000-pound vehicle while controlling one, two or sometimes three plows; monitoring salt spreading; keeping an eye out for mailboxes, parked cars and other roadside obstacles and driving in near-zero visibility due to snow spray created by the plow,� Christie said.
Mount Nittany Medical Center is poised to usher in a number of positive changes in healthcare. We’ve recently developed a hospitalist service, interventional cardiology and plastic and reconstructive surgery. In addition, there are plans for a branch campus of the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and for future residency training of new doctors in State College. Providing a facility of this caliber will facilitate continued expansion of the outstanding medical services offered to our community. Dr. Michael Flanagan, State College, PA, Physician
“Please slow down, back off and give extra room to snowplow operators – their jobs are challenging enough without having to deal with impatient or unsafe motorists.â€? To help keep motorists and plow operators safe, PennDOT urges drivers to follow these tips: • Stay Back: Stay at least six car-lengths behind an operating plow and remember that the main plow is wider than the truck – usually between 11- to 14-feet wide depending on the model of truck. Wing plows, which are located on one or both sides of the truck, are generally 10-feet wide. • Remain Alert: Snowplows generally travel much more slowly than other traffic and may, at times, be completely obscured due to blowing snow or heavy snowfall rates. This is especially true in open areas where high winds can create zero visibility without warning. • Move Over: Move as far away from the centerline of road as safely as possible when approaching a snowplow head-on and remember that snow spray can obscure the actual snowplow width. • Never Pass: Never try to pass or get between several trucks plowing side by side in a “plow train.â€? The weight of the snow thrown from the plow can quickly cause smaller vehicles to lose control, creating a hazard not only for the vehicle’s operator but also the snowplow driver and other vehicles. • Don’t Drive Beside: Never travel next to a snowplow since plows can quickly move
sideways when hitting drifts or cutting through heavy snowpack. • Headlights On: Keep your lights on when driving near snowplows to help the operator better see your vehicle. Under state law, headlights must be turned on every time a vehicle’s wipers are on due to inclement weather. Motorists are reminded that they can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA. com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 500 traffic cameras. The 511 site also provides easy-touse, color-coded winter road conditions for all interstates and other routes covered in the 511 reporting network. Regional Twitter alerts are also available on the 511PA website. PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include nonperishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly. For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.dot.state. pa.us/winter. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ PennDOTNews.
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Our great, snowy outdoors was the theme of this issue, with a special feature, the Winter Outdoor Sports Guide. A number of writers plowed into this topic with enthusiasm. Brian Baney and his lovely wife Vicky let Jack Frost nip at their noses during an outing at Black Moshannon State Park, checking out the ice hockey, mini-golf, snow shoeing, and sledding activities. Jasmine Suarez, new to The Gazette, researched local opportunities at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort and State College outfitters. Ebun Adewumi uncovered plenty of outdoor possibilities available at Black Moshannon and Bald Eagle state parks, including this weekend’s ice harvesting and cross-country skiing events at Bald Eagle. I talked to avid paddler and owner of Tussey Mountain Outfitters on Spring Creek about canoeing and kayaking – any time of the year. Sam Stitzer and Brian Baney ventured out to the Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Potter Township where hundreds of Boy Scouts competed in the 40th annual Klondike Derby last weekend. One pack even tented out overnight in sub-zero weather! Sam also got to meet some local “roller girls� at a Roller Derby meet of State College Area Rollers. Look for an opportunity to see them compete in What’s Happening. Kulsoom Khan, writer of our series Drugs in Centre County, followed up with the young Bellefonte woman, who, when we last left her, was in a coma from an overdose of black-tar heroin. A Bald Eagle-area youngster certainly earned the title Hometown Hero. Read the heartwarming details about how Lane Bennett saved his “pap’s� life in an article by Brian E. Bassett. Brian is a longtime friend and colleague who is now your go-to guy for Hometown Heroes. His writing experience spans more than 40 years, including owning, publishing, and printing his own internationally circulated dance magazine. He enjoyed many years as a Centre County resident, in Boalsburg, State College, and Houserville. Former managing editor, Rick Lockett, made a fine contribution to this issue with his participation in, and coverage of, a Kards for Kids poker tournament at the Ramada, which benefited a number of Centre County children’s charities. Now, there’s a winter sport I could cuddle up to! Thanks to Les Barnhart and Don Bedell for fine sports and entertainment features this and every week. Les’s reporting includes high school and PSU sports, with features on local basketball and gymnastics stars. Don’s section varies from a high-school play review to announcements about Elton John and Leon Russell coming to State College. Next issue, Les calls the plays on our feature about the upcoming Super Bowl. (Go Steelers!) The following issue, February 11, will have an emphasis on love – for Valentine’s Day. Write me a romantic true story about you and your loved one and you just might get published, or even win a prize! Thanks for your events listings, suggestions, kind comments, and advertising support. If your newsstand is bare, read entire issues online at centrecountygazette.com.
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How many pounds of brown bottle glass did the Bellefonte Elks recycle last year? If you guessed 18,000 pounds, you are right. Also, for those of you who like trivia, here are some more facts: 500 pounds of plastic, 500 pounds of metal cans, 1,500 pounds of clear glass, and 2,000 pounds of green glass went to recycling instead of the land fill. In addition to the recycling effort, the members of the Bellefonte Elks Lodge are being polled to determine which members are interested in going green and receiving the monthly newsletter through e-mail. This action would save trees, as well as money for the organization. Scott King, Past Exalted Ruler and club manager would like to thank the employees and members for their recycling efforts.
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Bald Eagle Area High School students (L-R) Dale Haagen, Tyler Greer, Doug Turner, Abby Gettig, Maggie Mehalko, and Lexi Holderman participated in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 4 Chorus Festival held at the Glendale High School, January 12 to 15. Maggie Mehalko advanced to the PMEA Region III Chorus, which will be held February 23 to 26 at the Huntingdon Area High School.
STATE COLLEGE – James M. Horne, managing director of the McQuaide Blasko Law Firm is pleased to announce a new partnership with ClearWater Conservancy of central Pennsylvania to sponsor a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) intern each year. In 2010, McQuaide Blasko contributed $1,000 in funding. For 2011, the contribution has been increased to $1,500. The first intern to benefit from this new partnership is Kirk Miller. Kirk will be graduating in May with a BS in Forest Management and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. His primary GIS project at ClearWater Conservancy will Kirk Miller is the first intern assigned to be mapping and analyzing potential ClearWater Conservancy sponsored by McQuaide Blasko Law Firm. alignments for a permanently protected wildlife corridor connecting Scotia Barrens and Tussey ridge. This is the next phase of a comprehensive effort to connect the Scotia Barrens ecosystem in the valley with the forested-ridge ecosystems that bound the valley to the north and south. With this analysis, ClearWater staff will be able to proactively reach out to key landowners and offer them voluntary conservation options for their properties. Earlier this year, ClearWater Conservancy purchased land in Halfmoon Township near Stormstown to connect Scotia Barrens to Bald Eagle Ridge. To read more about this project in ClearWater’s newsletter, visit clearwaterconservancy.org.
BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL QUARTER 1 – 2010-2011
GRADE 11: Kylie-Lynne Bechdel, Michael Blaylock, Shay Cramer, Brittany Etters, Kyle Frost, Steven Gawryla, Abby Gettig, Timothy Gleason, Randall Haynes, Kendra Howell, Kyle Johnson, Garren Kunes, Marissa Ludwig, Maggie Mehalko, Nathan Neely, Emilie Rogers, Kodie Vermillion, Alaina Warner GRADE 10: Emily Chambers, Dennis Fisher, Lawrence Flood, Billie-Jo Friedline, Travis Giedroc, Forrest Gribble, Dale Haagen, Olivia Hardy, Eric Henderson, Brittany Keith, Evan Kim, Benjamin Leskovansky, Katy Livezey, Cole Long, Dustin Lyter, Jared Maurer, Richard Spicer, Jacob Taylor, Benjamin Verbitskey, Marissa Ward GRADE 9: Joshua Bechdel, Luke Besong, Rebecca Bowling, Connor Bravis, Rosalind Cowan, Abbey Crago, Kayla Crestani, David Gawryla, Jeffrey Gleason, Michael Holt, Michelle Kachik, Cody Mandell, Jakob Martin, Dupree Masteller, Drew McGovern, Zachary Miller, Megan O’Leary, Stephanie Price, Emily Quick, Courtney Reese,
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Eagle Scout Honors Run in Bastian Family STATE COLLEGE – David Alan Bastian, son of Tim and Anne Bastian, of State College Troop 32 had his Court of Honor for achieving Eagle Scout on January 9 at Faith Baptist Church in State College. For his Eagle Scout project he completed the entrance sign at Faith Baptist Church. David earned 22 merit badges and had leadership positions of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader,
Chaplain Aide, Patrol Leader, and Venture Crew Leader. David is also a member of the Order of Arrow Ordeal level. David logged over 80 nights of camping, 109 service hours, and made $6,656 in popcorn sales that were instrumental in paying for his trip to Sea Base Florida in July 2008. Other achievements include BSA Snorkeling, God & Life, Captains Club Award and Sea Base God & Country.
From left to right, Dr. Robert Bastian, grandfather of David, earned his Eagle Scout award in 1953. David Bastian, center, earned his Eagle Scout award in 2010, the 100th anniversary year of the Boy Scouts of America. On the right, Tim Bastian, father of David, earned his Eagle Scout award in 1981. Not pictured, David’s great-grandfather, Fred Bastian, earned his Eagle Scout award in 1937.
GRADE 12: Keirstyn Biggans, Jordan Boone, Brittany Butterworth, Trina Davidson, Logan Dillon, Caitlin Foresman, Danielle Fulton, Ashley Gates, Justin Giedroc, Lily Glunt, Coleman Hoffman, Joshua Maurer, Maggie Meek, Katelyn Miller, Kayla Miller, Adam Snook, Megan Thompson GRADE 11: Taylor Cingle, Tyler Coudriet, Morgan Donley, Edwin McMillin, Chelsey Poorman, Shawna Risley GRADE 10: Bryan Butler, Clayton Cingle, Katelyn Cramer, Bridget Davidson, Brandy Kelley, Matthew Maney, Elizabeth Marcase, Jonathan McClure, Douglas Rogers, Jared VanOuse GRADE 9: Ellie Chambers, Ashley Christensen, Curtis Clouser, Gabrielle Davidson, Makennah Dyke, Darek Eckley, Robert Jones, Roni Sue Leigey, Marilee Leupold, Cole Mann, Alyssa McCartney, Otis Statham, Samuel Van Cise GRADE 8: Kenneth Baney, Mackenzie Basalla, Coty Newman, Jarrett Shreffler GRADE 7: Laura Allen, Zoe Armstrong, Carissa Billett, Bryce Dieterle, Christopher Dunklebarger, Daniel Hockenbury, Raelee Passuello, Mikala Smith, Sara Snyder, Colton Urbanik, Caylee Wert
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walkie-talkie went unnoticed; When 10-year old Lane and Mike told Lane to conBennett (who turned 11, Jantinue walking the quarter-mile uary 22nd) crawled out of bed to where the Jeep was parked in Milesburg the first day of and bring it back. This would hunting season, his thoughts prove to be no easy feat for the were about spotting and bag5-foot tall 5th grader whose ging a buck. Little did he head barely rose above the know that the driving lesson steering wheel. he received from his father, Mike said proudly, “My Matt Bennett, the day before grandson is a hero. He told me, – and his new-found skill at after we got to the hospital, ‘I using a stick shift – would Senator Corman reads a recognition was scared, pap, I was going prove to be vitally important proclamation from the United States Senate, to turn back, but I knew you later that morning. at the January 2011 Bald Eagle Area Board of The senator reads the award to Lane before needed my help and I went Shortly after Lane and his Education meeting, honoring Lane Bennett for presenting it. and got the jeep anyway.’” grandfather, Mike Bennett, helping to save the life of his grandfather. Michael Bennett got behind the wheel and managed to 53, climbed into their tree stand, Mike experienced tightness in his chest followed by numbness in his arm and severe pains drive the half-mile back to camp. did what Mike asked, but didn’t see anything. Finally around “I want to thank Davey Peters, 81, from Bellefonte who 5 p.m. they went back to Mount Nittany hospital, still dressed in his back. “I knew I was having a heart attack,” Mike re- gave me nitro glycerin as soon as my grandson got me back to in hunting clothes and boots.” called. When the pain lessened, he and Lane climbed down out camp,” Mike said. “I think I did pretty good,” Lane said enthusiastically. of the tree and began the quarter-mile walk to his Jeep. Pain Mike’s wife then drove him to Mount Nittany Medical “Everybody thought what I did was pretty cool.” soon made walking impossible, Lane’s calls for help on the Center, where doctors placed three stents in his arteries. State Sen., Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte made a special pre Lane’s ability to grasp the need for action and respond sentation to Lane Bennett to honor him for his courage and quickly is credited with saving his grandfather’s life. He got instinct which saved his grandfather’s life. to the Jeep, started it up, and drove back through the woods TV & Appliances to where his grandfather was waiting. Mike said that he’ll 1515 N Atherton St never forget Lane’s little head State College Pa 16803 bouncing up and down beVideo hind the steering wheel as he came to get him. He smiled as he remembered Lane saying, “I didn’t hit nothing on the way back, pap.” Lane’s step mom, Sara, added, “We’re all extremely Sony 60” proud of him, especially his Toshiba 55” LCD TV Toshiba 40” pap. After Mike’s wife took LCD TV LCD TV him to the hospital Mike told Lane’s dad, Matt, ‘You have to take Lane back hunting Lane and his family proudly posed with his * Lim ite d a v a ila b ilit y o n a ll mik pro e du s -o814 -2 37-151 5 • mik e sv ide o .co m and get a deer for me.’ They svct ide .co m award and the senator.
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BELLEFONTE – Miracles don’t just happen in storybooks and movies, but in real life as well. At least that’s what happened to 24-year-old Sarah Smith* of Bellefonte. Jut a few months ago, her life was pretty much over. The doctors said she would remain an invalid and a vegetable for the rest of her days after one fatal night of taking black tar heroin, which destroyed a large portion of her brain cells. This had happened coincidentally right after Smith came back spending from spending some time in a rehabilitation center in California and was trying to quit the drugs that had turned her world upside down. Jane Johnson* is Smith’s aunt-in-law and the two are very close. She told Smith’s story with so much sorrow last September, but now she has a different and amazing story to tell. According to her, Smith has started making some positive changes. A nurse walked into Smith’s room at the hospital one day and noticed that she was following her with her eyes. This came as a surprise to her, because for a long time she would not move her eyes at all, or any part of her body for that matter. Later that day, the doctor checked her out and it was true. “She just pretty much progressed from there,” says Johnson. “Even
the doctor was amazed, because they did not feel that she was ever going to get any better than she was”. Furthermore, Smith has started talking, moving a little bit, and eating solid foods as well. She’s also regained most of her longterm memory. “They have her in therapy, where she’s actually standing and taking a few steps with the walker with help,” says Johnson proudly. Smith also recollects some of what happened that night with the black tar heroin. Her aunt believed that one of her “friends” or ex-boyfriend had given it to her despite knowing she was trying to quit rather than her taking it herself. Of course, she didn’t know that for sure and wanted Smith to set the record straight herself. “I did ask her if she did this or if someone did this to her, because I needed to know myself. I did not want to believe it that she did this to herself and I told everyone until she can tell me she did it I won’t believe it,” says Johnson. Smith indeed did admit to taking the heroin herself. “She’s not blaming anyone but herself and that’s a good thing,” says Johnson. “She realizes what she done.”
Johnson also believes that if the day comes where she can leave the nursing home that she’s in right now and live a normal life, she will manage to stay off the drugs if she has the support from her family and loved ones. “I’ll be there for her a hundred percent.” Smith’s father, Barry Johnson* along with his sister-in-law believes it is possible for her to live like a normal person once again. “She’ll need more aggressive therapy,” he says, but is still hopeful that that day will come soon. When he first heard the good news of his daughter’s unexpected progress, he says: “I was thankful. In the beginning, I didn’t even really think that she was going to make it.” Johnson says that the family is rooting for her and has faith in her; Smith herself is determined to get better. According to Johnson, she makes little strides each day by mov-
ing her hands or pushing herself to an upright position. “I think a lot of it has to do with her will power. She knew what she wanted and she was going to make herself better and I really think that had a very big impact on her getting better.” It’s still astonishing to both Johnson and Smith’s father that even very educated and experienced doctors do not know how the miraculous recovery came about especially after seeing that all hope was gone for this young woman. “They said one percent of her brain was functioning and that was it. It was just like a miracle,” says Johnson. “I mean there’s no other way to explain it. If the doctor can’t, how can you – other than God was present there and touched her.” *Names have been changed for the sake of privacy.
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would be dangerous for the others. Mrs. Goodge rounds out the staff as the cook. “Rounds out� is definitely the right term to use for Mrs. Goodge because she is constantly baking to feed her sources of information as they come to her kitchen. These mysteries are not too complicated. In fact the reader may have them solved long before Inspector Witherspoon does. I also felt that the author did not do a good job of convincing us that the action took place in Victorian England. What makes these books delightful is the author’s affection for her characters. The Inspector is not a bumbling fool, just a sweet man who has a staff that does not want to see him hurt or humiliated. Each member of the household becomes an individual as the stories go on. If cozy mysteries are in your library, make sure Emily Brightwell’s Mrs. Jefferies is on the shelf with them.
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John Dunlop –
By Rev. Keith G. Koch
Bellefonte’s True Founder
John Dunlop had been gone for several weeks. He was returning from Pittsburgh where he was generating future sales for his Bell Font Iron Forge. It was Saturday morning, October 8, 1814 as John rode up to his Forge House on Axemann Road he was told of a problem with one of his ore fields. Going to his barn and changing horses, he immediately went there and saw that some of the supports holding back the sides of this mine bank were giving way. Dunlop made certain his employees were warned and gotten out safely. However, John was caught in the collapse and Bellefonte lost her great benefactor at the age of 44 years. John Dunlop was born April 22, 1770, the second son of Lt.Col. James Dunlop (1727-1821) and Jane Boggs Dunlop (1740-1812). He would have nine siblings: Andrew, James, Joseph, Ann, Jane, Elizabeth, Deborah, Rebecca, and Mary. Records show him growing to above six feet in height and well liked by all. Raised in a well-educated home and with a father who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, John worked in the iron business in Path Valley of Cumberland County. Learning of better ore fields and opportunities in what would become Bellefonte, John arrived here at the age of 22 and began by buying the Griffith Gibbon tract of land belonging to William Lamb, called “Innocence.� Later he would convey this property to his father and to his brother-in-law, James Harris, and they would lay out the town that would become Bellefonte in 1795. Dunlop then saw the digging of a head and tail race and the erection of a flouring mill and a sawmill on Spring Creek. Later, he would give this mill to his brother-in-law, James Smith. He then began the development of his iron
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In partnerships with his Uncle, Col. Samuel Miles, and the firm of Miles, Patton, & Miles, he built Harmony Forge in 1795. (Later known as the Milesburg Iron Works, and later still, McCoy & Shugert – all John’s relatives.) By 1797 John would own all of Harmony Forge. On the Logan Branch in 1797, John built Logan Furnace and the back part of a stone house (which was still there in 2009) for his new wife, Elizabeth Findley of Franklin County and cousin of PA Governor Findley – married 6/9/1797. Later, Dunlop would have his relatives, Boggs & Royer, operate this forge. John would build a large stone house on Bellefonte’s High Street for Judge Burnside – where the FaithCentre now resides.Â
Linn’s history calls Dunlop “one of the most energetic iron-makers in the county.â€? He was also called the most extensive land owner – owning more than 10,000 acres of timberland (now Snow Shoe and Burnside Townships). John also bought stocks to begin the Centre Bank of PA.Â
In 1797, Dunlop would also build Bell Font Forge on the west bank of Logan Branch and in 1803, John would build the large stone “Forge Houseâ€? across from that forge. In 1810, John would have William Beatty, who came with him earlier from Franklin County, to run his new Washington Furnace in what would become Clinton County.Â
Tax records of 1798 show that Dunlop had a 25’ x 33’ log dwelling of two stories and five windows and a 12’ x 15’ stone dwelling adjoining his forge in Bald Eagle Township. Also that he owned a 34’ x 24’ stone dwelling of two stories and nine windows and a 51’ x 10’ stone dwelling of one story and three windows in Bellefonte. (Windows were counted because they were taxed.)Â
Dunlop was a strict Presbyterian and helped to finance Bellefonte’s first church located on Spring Street. He also was very interested in education, and helped to finance and to serve on the board of the Bellefonte Academy (1805). John and Eliza were the parents of four girls: Jane (12/3/1800) – who married William Steward of Cincinnati; Eliza (4/15/1803 - 4/29/1826) – who died at a young age; Catherine (9/1/1806 - 8/27/1881) – who never married and is buried beside her parents in Bellefonte’s Union Cemetery; and Deborah (2/24/1812 - 9/8/1869) – who married the Hon. S. T. Shugert, and gave birth to John
According to the “Genealogical and Personal History of Centre and Clinton County, 1912,â€? John Dunlop was of “amiable indisposition and temper, and his moral and religious character irreproachable ... His loss was severely felt and deeply lamented.â€? John’s wife, Eliza, would die 8/16/1836, and both are buried in Bellefonte’s Union Cemetery.Â
Certainly Bellefonte lost a great man in the prime of his life – one who died to save others and the one who really began Bellefonte. His Christian character, including the hiring and paying of run away slaves from the South showed his strong faith in God. Bellefonte Secrets are reprinted with permission of the authors. For complete text of back issues, see bellefontesecrets.com.
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Roller Derby Rolls on Show Shoe Rails to Trails in Centre County Receives Donation By Sam Stitzer
STATE COLLEGE – Kristen Albright is an elementary school librarian at her day job. But two nights a week, she sheds her professional persona, straps on a pair of roller skates, a helmet, and knee and elbow pads and joins the fast-paced, highimpact world of Roller Derby. Roller Derby? Is that still Librarian Kristen Albright around? The answer is becomes “Melee Cyrus” a resounding yes. The in the State College Area sport has roots dating Rollers. back more than 100 years, beginning as roller-skating endurance races on banked wooden tracks. Over several decades it evolved into a teamcontact sport, and by the 1950s, had moved into the category of sports entertainment, predominantly female, and filled with mock violence and gratuitous showmanship. It enjoyed significant popularity for a while, then faded into obscurity. A mid-2000s revival resuscitated the sport, but this time without so much showmanship, and with a greater emphasis on skill and athleticism. Kristen and about 42 other women from all over Centre County are members of the State College Area Rollers (SCAR), which meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Penn Skates roller-skating arena. Their group was formed in October of 2010, and includes skaters ranging in age from 20 to over 40 years, culled from all walks of life, including a nurse, graphic designer, hairdresser, horse farm owner, school teachers, librarian, Penn State students (one is an opera singer), and many others. The women are mostly amateur skaters, but their ranks also include twin sisters Devan and Sabrina Veger, who have competed at the national level in speed skating events, and Amanda Patt, who has Roller Derby league experience as a member of the Southern Oregon Roller Girls team in Ashland, Oregon in 2008 and 2009. These ladies and some others make up a coaching committee, since there is no head coach in the group. The SCAR’s skating sessions consist mostly of drills to build endurance, speed, and skills. Referees are also being trained at these sessions. SCAR has not competed against any other Roller Derby teams, but is planning an inter-squad scrimmage at Penn Skates on February 13, which will be open to the public. In Roller Derby, two five-member teams, consisting of four blockers and one jammer, skate in an oval path around the rink. Points are scored when a team’s jammer passes through the other team’s blockers. Contact is allowed, so there are many bumps and hits. In the name of safety and sportsmanship, certain types of hits are not allowed (using elbows, for example). Violations result in hockey-style penalty box time for the offender. The action is fast-paced and continuous, and falls are common. The ladies have learned how to fall and recover quickly in their practice drills. The SCAR members derive several benefits from their Roller Derby activity. It’s great exercise for keeping fit, it builds teamwork skills, strength, balance, and is a great way to work out the Rachael Gaddis pent-up frustration of a bad pauses for a drink.
day at work, school, or home! Kristen Albright, who suffers from painful fibromyalgia, has found another benefit: “When I am skating, I have no pain”, she says. A few elements of old-school Roller Derby showmanship remain in the modern version. The women use alter-ego derby names, which are often laced with puns and pop culture references. For example, Kristen Albright is known as “Melee Cyrus”, a twist on the name of actress/singer Miley Cyrus, and Amanda Patt is known on the rink as “Juana Teaze.” Another element of showmanship is the costumes they wear. Many are oriented toward a punk-rocker theme, with outfits featuring short shorts; patterned, bright colored tights, ballerina-type tutus; and some Goth-like elements thrown in. They are at the same time alluring and threatening, and they add to the fun and enjoyment of the ladies’ Roller Derby experience. Penn Skates owner, Valerie Dench gives the SCAR group a discounted rental rate for their skating sessions. She had wanted to start a Roller Derby group herself, and was very glad when the SCAR group approached her seeking the use of the rink. “It’s nice to see adults doing something physical” she said. Physical, yes, but it’s also competitive, fast, and furious fun with a touch of escapism and a little bit of Halloween thrown in. The SCAR scrimmage (subtitled “The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”) on February 13 will start at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), at the Penn Skates Roller Rink at 2210 High Tech Road across from University Park Airport. The Hoover’s Honeys team will take on the Machine Gun Kellys team. A skater warms up Tickets cost $8 each. New on the rink before a members are welcome in the skating session. SCAR group. For more information, e-mail scarderby@ yahoo.com. Roll on, ladies!
The skaters learn how to fall without injury, and to get up quickly.
SNOW SHOE – (L-R) Ron Wheelis of MacDonald Land Services; Alison Kelley representing Dawson Geophysical, Jim Verost, vice president of Snow Shoe Rails to Trails; George Holt, treasurer of SSRTA; and Trilby Mayes, president of SSRTA receiving a donation of $1,000 to the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails at the Eighth Annual Bestline Powersports/ SSRTA Winter/Dinner Ride held January 15 at the Moshannon Community Center. The SSRTA is the trail manager for Headwaters Charitable Trust, owners of the trail. Memberships were accepted at the meal, and SSRTA clothing was sold. More than 120 attendees braved the winter elements to enjoy a good meal and, for some, a great winter ATV ride!
Saving Citizen’s Hook and Ladder Company #1 By Ebun Adewumi MILESBURG – What started out as a great plan to save a 100-year-old fire company may be going up in flames. In 2004, in order to save the Citizen’s Hook and Ladder Company #1, the four areas served by the 100-percent volunteer fire company decided to take up the financial challenge and help keep the fire department afloat: Millesburg Borough, Boggs Township, Union Township, and Unionville Borough. Unfortunately the costs of running a fire company have risen each year, and while all four municipalities have tried to keep their equal share of property taxes going to fund the fire company, one of them has fallen short the last couple years. The townships agreed to give 1 2/3 mills but Union Township has realized that they can only afford 1 mill right now. “If the doors are forced to close, the citizens of our communities will be greatly impacted,” said Paul Bartley, president of the Milesburg Borough Council. “As a stop-gap measure, neighboring fire companies would be called upon through mutual-aid agreements. This could greatly increase response time throughout the four municipalities, possibly resulting in loss of life as well as property.”
Lions Induct New Members The girls take a water break. Skating is a great workout!
Skaters are a blur as they roll past the camera!
Devan Veger gives instructions before the skating begins.
STATE COLLEGE – Pennsylvania Lions District 14-G District Governor Bo Miller, presided over the 2011 New Membership Induction at Damons on January 20 for three new members, Dr. Andrew Jackson, Sr., Arnie Tildon,and Nathan Romig. The monthly bi-weekly meeting was convened by State College Lions President, Russ Rossman.
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Seven Mountains Scout Camp Hosts Klondike Derby By Sam Stitzer Photos by Sam Stitzer & Brian Baney
POTTER TOWNSHIP – The Juniata Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosted their 40th annual Klondike Derby at the Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Potter Township on Saturday, January 22. This event is a competition between Boy Scout patrols pulling dog sleds to several stations located around the campgrounds. Each station presents a task for the boys to complete while being judged on their skills, efficiency, and teamwork. More than 600 scouts from all around Pennsylvania and several adjoining states brought 97 sleds to compete in this year’s derby, making it the largest annual event hosted by the camp. The sleds are manned by patrols of three to five boys in either the Scouts (Iditarod) class or the Webelos (Malamute) class. The sleds are started in groups of eight: four scouts, and four Webelos at a time. The boys spend several hours roving from station to station, completing their tasks. The organizing of this year’s Klondike Derby was headed by Paul T. Fagley. Paul was the co-chair with his father, Paul J. Fagley, who was chairman for 36 years. Sadly, his father passed away in October of 2009. Paul now has 30 years under his belt as co-chair/chairman of an event that is near and dear to many scouts throughout the area. The temperature hovered near zero on Saturday morning, but the bright sunshine, snow-covered ground, and lack of wind made it an otherwise perfect day for the derby. Chatter, laughter, and clouds of steamy breath were the order of the day as the scouts traversed the grounds. Their assigned tasks included cooking breakfast, archery, skeet shooting, first aid, portage, (where the scouts have to carry their sleds through an obstacle course), and several others. The adult judges are former scouts and volunteers from the community. I spoke to David Wise, who has been helping with the derby for 20 years. He was tending the huge fire at the cooking station. (I spent lots of time there!) As each patrol arrived, David scooped up and delivered a shovel full of glowing coals for the boys to use for their cooking task. Valerie Updegrove served as a judge in the cooking station for the 23rd time. Valerie’s three sons have all progressed through the scouting program, attaining the Eagle Scout rank years ago. She continues to volunteer for the Klondike Derby because she believes in the scouting program and its benefits to the boys involved. The cold morning air at the cooking station was filled with the aromas of burning wood, and frying eggs, pancakes, sausages, and hot chocolate. The Klondike Derby has a theme each year. This year’s theme was The Pirate Adventure, and featured a living history program in the camp dining hall with people dressed in pirate garb weaving tales of Caribbean adventures. Many sleds were seen flying the Jolly Roger flag, and bearing names like the Black Pearls, and the Blastin’ Buccaneers. The archery target was a large painted silhouette of a pirate galleon, where points were scored by hitting the ship’s parts. While walking the grounds, I spotted a group of tiny dome tents in a camping area. Further investigation revealed that a troop of scouts from Jacksonville, MD had made the trek to the camp for the fifth time, and had slept in the tents the night before! Zero degrees, remember? Their leaders had an enclosed canopy with propane heaters going for their comfort, and for the boys to warm up in if they got too cold. These guys are tough! The Klondike Derby was a huge success. Hundreds of Boy Scouts, leaders, and volunteers had a good time, and a great winter adventure. The boys learned a lot about teamAnyone work, leadership, and dealing with for cold weather, but I bet they all slept scrambled well in their warm beds back home eggs? that night…. except maybe that troop from Maryland. Brrrrr!
A troop takes its sled down the road. Scouts took turns being the driver and the “dogs.”
More than 600 scouts attended the Klondike Derby in Potter Township.
The Centre Hall Webelos den was ready to go.
Valerie Updegrove (at right with hooded coat) judges while the Milesburg troop cooks.
Pirate-themed living history was a popular attraction. David Wise is a 20-year Klondike Derby volunteer.
This archer takes aim on the pirate ship target.
The Jacksonville, MD troop slept out in these tents in zero degree weather!
Scouts’ families warmed up in the dining hall.
Klondike Derby chairman Paul T. Fagley
Young skeetshooter receives instruction from a volunteer helper.
Members of Bellefonte Troop 34: L to R-Mike Ripka (Scout Master), Chris Ramish, Nathan Ripka, Tyler Fello, Nick Ramish, Nick Henning, Ben Herr, Ben Hall, Eric Davy, Curtis Robb and Don Reed
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2011 Bill Welch Memorial Cartoon Series
Saturday, January 29, 10 a.m. State Theatre Free Sponsored by The Downtown Improvement District and Dix Honda In honor of former State College Mayor Bill Welch, The State Theatre invites you to watch all your Warner Brother’s favorites: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, the Roadrunner and so much more! Bill Welch was known for his intelligence and wit and for his calming influence on the Borough Council. Welch lived in State College for 65 years and served as State College Mayor for more than 14 years before passing in September 2009. He enjoyed the first Cartoon Series we presented in December 2008.
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January 29, 8 p.m. State Theatre The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the Award for Musical Excellence (previously the Sidemen category) will be presented to Leon Russell this March 14, 2011. Also Leon and Sir Elton John have been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for their first single from The Union CD, If It Wasn’t For Bad. Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock ’n roll. In his distinguished and unique 50 year career, he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. Leon’s musical style is still resonating with his lifelong fans and is inspiring younger listeners who are discovering his music from either the Mad Dogs & Englishmen or Concert For Bangladesh DVDs. Cost: $33
Saturday, January 29 at 7:30pm Esber Recital Hall on the Penn State Campus Take a virtual visit to Rome to hear Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, then on to Vienna for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, and finally on to Moscow for the highlight of the evening; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Svetlana Rodionova. Of special interest for music lovers who wish to know more about the evening’s program, Maestro Meyer will conduct a Pre-Concert Talk at 6:45 p.m. the night of the performance. Reserved seating ticket prices are $29, $19 and $10. Order tickets online: centreorchestra.org
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“Clue,� written by Eric Brisner February 4, 7:30 p.m. A play based on the board game, with a modern-day twist Bald Eagle Middle School Admission $5 for adults; $3 for students
State Theatre, State College Monday, February 14, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the State Theatre Film Collective The classic, much-loved romantic melodrama and winner of the 1943 Academy Award for best picture, Casablanca (1942), is always found on top-ten lists of films for its masterful tale of two men vying for the same woman’s love in a love triangle. The story of political and romantic espionage is set against the backdrop of the wartime conflict between democracy and totalitarianism. With rich and smoky atmosphere, anti-Nazi propaganda, Max Steiner’s superb musical score, suspense, unforgettable characters (supposedly 34 nationalities are included in its cast) and memorable lines of dialogue (e.g., “Here’s lookin’ at you, kid,� and the inaccurately-quoted “Play it again, Sam�), it is one of the most popular, magical (and flawless) films of all time - focused on the themes of lost love, honor and duty, self-sacrifice and romance within a chaotic world. Cost: $5 Centre County Library 203 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte February 27, 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association Easterly Chamber Players Diane Toulson, flute; Smith Toulson; clarinet, Trina Gallup, bassoon; Ann Sullivan, harp
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BELLEFONTE – Joe Davidson, the Centre County Recorder of Deeds since January 2000 is a graduate of State College Area High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Penn State University. Joe is involved in many civic and charitable organizations throughout Centre County. He currently serves as an active member and is a former Chief of the Boalsburg Fire Company. He is also a member of the Bellefonte Kiwanis, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and other local charitable organizations. As the Recorder of Deeds for Centre County, Joe Davidson and his staff are responsible for the receipt, custody, and disbursement of all taxes and fees collected by that office. The Recorder of Deeds’ primary function is to record, preserve, protect and reproduce legal documents relating to property transfers and real estate records within Centre County. Another major role for the Recorder of Deeds is to act as a collection agent for the State Realty Transfer Tax. The Recorder of Deeds Office also collects fees for other local taxing entities and charges fees for services provided. The Centre County Recorder of Deeds office collected and disbursed over $11 million last year. Since being elected, Joe’s office digitally imaged over 300,000 documents, including deeds more than 200 years old. He has installed and updated computer systems and software programs that make Centre County one of the most advanced, secure and easy to use land records databases in the country. The office also has the ability to “Electronically Record” a document from virtually anywhere in the world. Davidson was first elected in November 1999.
Fornicola to Seeks Another Term
BELLEFONTE – Richard A. Fornicola announces his candidacy for re-election as Centre County Treasurer in the Republican Primary. Fornicola is a graduate of Bellefonte High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis University in Loretto. In addition, Fornicola has taken additional course work at the South Hills School of Business and Technology in computers and real estate. He is a graduate of the Leadership Centre County Program. He has served on many civic and charitable organizations throughout Centre County and has been active for many years as a board member and volunteer. He is Past President of the statewide Pennsylvania County Treasurers Association and served on the Executive Committee four years. Recently, Fornicola was again elected, by his peers, to the office of 1st Vice President and asked to serve on the Executive Committee of the Association.
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As the County Treasurer, he and his staff are responsible for the receipt, custody, and disbursement of all county monies as directed by the County Commissioners and the County Controller. A major role is to invest county general fund monies temporarily not need to meet current county obligations. Over the past five years investment earnings on general fund monies totaled more than $3.2 million. The Treasurer’s Office acts as an agent for the state in the sale of hunting, fishing, and dog licenses as well as pistol permits for sportsmen. The office sells Bingo Licenses, Small Games of Chance Licenses and Special Raffle Permits. The Treasurer also serves on the County Retirement Board which administers the County Retirement Fund of over $72 million, and the County Finance Committee which helps to oversee the $81 million budget.
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Immel’s dedication to public service was recognized in 2009 when she was named as one of the Outstanding Elected Democratic Women in Pennsylvania. She’s also a former school board member in the Penns Valley School District. Immel, 53, of Aaronsburg, has two daughters and five grandchildren. A Penns Valley native, she is an officer for the Penns Valley Grange #158. She is the Democratic Committeewoman for Haines Township, along with being the former president, and current secretary of the Penns Valley Federation of Democratic Women. The prothonotary is the permanent record keeper for the Centre County Court of Common Pleas, which includes both civil and criminal courts. In 2010, the office processed more than 10,000 cases.
Benninghoff Named Finance Committee Chairman
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today serving as House Finance Committee chairman for the 2011-12 legislative session. “The Finance Committee deals with issues involving both the tax and fiscal codes,” Benninghoff said. “I think we should attempt to view legislation before the committee through the lens of fiscal responsibility and what is best for Pennsylvania taxpayers.” In addition, the Finance Committee oversees legislation dealing with the operation of the Pennsylvania Lottery, its games and ticket sales. The committee also reviews legislation regarding the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program and the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Program, both of which are funded by the lottery. “Behind every dollar sign on a spreadsheet, there is a story,” Benninghoff said. “Our job is to understand those stories about Pennsylvanians as much as we understand the financial implications.” In addition to serving as Finance Committee chairman, Benninghoff has been appointed to serve on the House Health Committee. He brings to this assignment his extensive background in the health and medical fields. Prior to serving two terms as the Centre County coroner, he was employed at a local hospital.
Immel Runs for Re-election
BELLEFONTE – Debra C. Immel, Centre County Prothonotary, is seeking re-election this year to a fourth term in office. Immel’s career in public service spans more than three decades, beginning in 1976 as a clerk in the Prothonotary’s Office. She served as Deputy Prothonotary for 17 years, before being elected prothonotary in 1999.
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KARDS FOR KIDS How to find the best poker player in Centre County By Rick Lockett The Kards For Kids tournament has been an annual event at the Ramada Inn on South Atherton Street for 11 years now. Nearly 130 players from throughout the center region came to town in order to raise money for charitable organizations. Some came in from Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and beyond to compete for the title of “Best Poker Player in Centre County”. The Ramada provided 40 complimentary rooms to out-oftown people for the weekend. Though temperatures were subfreezing outside, there was a warm and inviting atmosphere in the huge, three-story high atrium where the games were held. I was covering the event from a contestants standpoint and the first thing I noticed was the friendly way everyone treated one another and though I had practiced what I thought was an intimidating game face, I soon felt it slip away as the action started. The good-natured chatter and friendly banter put everyone at ease. Frequent breaks were held with snacks and drinks provided free throughout the day. I was eliminated right at the halfway point when my aces up got toasted by a lady with three of a kind. Not ready to hang it up quite yet I put up the $20 entry fee for the consolation Texas Hold’em tournament that started in the afternoon. I did better in that one and lasted until the next to last table, going out in about 16th place. It was a satisfying ending to a good day of relaxed play and it was time to turn my attention to the tournament. Ken Fogleman founded the Kards For Kids program 11 years ago and has seen it grow from 34 players to more than triple that number at this year’s event. The past 10 years has seen the tournament raise more than $120,000 donated to local youth organizations. This year more than $16,000 was divided between the Juniata Valley Council of Boy Scouts, the YMCA of Centre County, the Youth Service Bureau, and Kid-TECH. I spoke with the president of Kid-TECH, Liz Kisenwether who explained the innovative program to me. They provide materials and instruction to middle-school students so that they can build solar-powered miniature cars to race in a county-wide competition. The idea here is to build interest and understanding among young people about new technology and how to put it to practical use. Liz’s group received a check for $4,000 or more to help her continue her work.
Joe Thomas, Ramada’s general manager, is happy to promote Kards For Kids and has gone the extra mile to make participants feel like high rollers while they are here. His sales manager, Jennifer Brooks-Stahl has lined up an impressive Kid Tech president Liz list of corporate sponsors Kisenwether that includes such giants as Pepsi, Sheetz, Walmart, and many more. Her handling of the logistics made everything run like clockwork. The contestants, who had paid a $200 entry fee, got a real bargain that included great food, complimentary gifts, an open bar, and hilarious entertainment at the Comedy Club as well as top-notch competition. Karen Garrison won the Mary Burns award for being the “Last Woman Standing” and the winner of the consolation Texas Hold’em tournament was Roger Benner from McAlisterville. The 2011 Centre County Poker Champ was Randy Paroda of State College. I’ve been playing poker for 40 years and these players are the best of the best. It would be an honor and an accomplishment to have won, but I assure you…there were no losers. Nearly 130 entrants played poker by the pool.
2011 Centre County Poker Champ Randy Paroda, State College
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Winter Outdoor Sports Guide Winter Celebrated At Black Moshannon State Park Article & photos by Brian Baney
When the temperatures fall into the single digits and the wind howls in Happy Valley, most folks can be found inside, warm and cozy. But, Saturday, January 22, lots of winter-outdoor enthusiasts celebrated our current weather pattern at Black Moshannon’s Winter Carnival. Dubbed this year by the DCNR, Fun In The Snow At Black Mo, it’s sponsored and hosted by the Friends of Black Moshannon. The winter carnival activities folks enjoyed were fun Another generation and a new challenge. learns a favorite As I arrived at the park, pastime. I happened upon a group of folks snowshoeing through wind-blown snow drifts. For some, this proved to be more of a challenge than they may have thought. Try it sometime. It’s kind of like wearing your dad’s shoes when you’re a little kid, but tied on tight. On the lake itself, I found many folks on the ice enjoying a pick-up game of “broom-ball” hockey. This is hockey with a broom and ball substituted for a stick and puck. Much safer, I might add. I don’t believe anyone lost a tooth playing this game, unless they were chattered loose. Also on the icy, dark waters of Blackie were bowlers and miniature golfers. First time I ever missed a hole-in-one because I was shivering. The laughter from the winter carnival revelers on the vast, frozen lake could be heard from quite a distance, I’m sure. Across the lake I found the sledding area, just outside the Environmental Center. This was the place to be. There’s something about watching youngsters sledding – brings back childhood memories in a flash. Funny, how your muscles tighten when you remember your sledding mishaps as a kid. The laughter of children and adults was great to hear. Seeing families enjoying quality time together brought warmth to this writer’s heart. Watching moms and dads coaching their kids from the sidelines was hilarious. Then some parents challenged the hill to show the amateurs how it is done by a pro. Some youngsters were awed by their old man’s feat, while one young man shouted, “Can I have my sled back now?” I am sure some of the “pros” were feeling a bit stiff and sore when they woke on Sunday morning. The scene reminded me of The Berenstein Bears, where dad shows his son the “right way” to sled. One little boy, Travis “Bigfoot” Staka-Palmer of Philipsburg conquered the sledding hill on a red saucer. Though conquer may be the wrong word. His runs usually ended with his
back facing down the hill and getting abruptly dumped onto the icy downhill path of bumps and bruises. But, he always recovered with a toothless smile on his six-and-a-half year-old face. His fans, mom and grandma cheered him on. Doug, Shelley, and Rose Banker, of Julian, enjoyed the day at Black Moshannon. This beautiful family proved to be the fastest on the slippery sledding slope with their wooden toboggan. If the X Games had a tobogganing event, I’d bank my bet on the Bankers of Julian. When your body told you it was time for a warm-up, the Environmental Center offered a great oasis from the chilled air. The Friends of Black Moshannon had coffee, hot chocolate, and crock pots of warm, delicious food to sooth the chilled beast inside. Black Moshannon souvenir attire was offered for sale. Folks gathered here to warm up their bodies, but also found warm, enlightening conversation with the volunteers of The Friends of Black Moshannon. Cross-country skiing, snow-sculpture, and a walk to search for signs of winter wildlife rounded out the activities of the festive day. An evening cross-country ski session was offered. With the moon bright and shiny, I imagine that was a beautiful time to be out on the frozen black waters of the Black Moshannon. If you missed this year’s fun event, mark your calendars for next year. A day spent at Black Moshannon State Park’s Winter Carnival is just what the doctor ordered for cabin fever. For more information about Black Moshannon State Park and The Friends of Black Moshannon go to: dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/parks/blackmoshannon.aspx or e-mail at blackmoshsnnonsp@state.pa.us or call the park office at (814) 342-5960.
Tyler “Big foot” Staka-Palmer of Philipsburg bears his, ummm...teeth?
Friendly pick-up game of broom ball-hockey warms the body on a chilly day In Happy Valley.
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A dad and daughter enjoy a day out. Doug, Shelley, and little Rose Banker of Julian ”grab some air” on their toboggan.
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Winter Outdoor Sports Guide Bald Eagle and Black Moshannon State Parks: Open for the Winter
Paddling around Centre County
By Ebun Adewumi
By Sandie Biddle “There are many opportunities to canoe and kayak all year long,” said Ed Bowman, owner of Tussey Mountain Outfitters on Spring Creek, Bellefonte. “A winter canoe outing was one of the prettiest I’ve ever been on.” It seems that hardcore paddlers will find a place to paddle any time The seven-mile race of the year. “There are for canoes and kayaks fewer opportunities in the takes place March 26 on winter, and you have to be Moshannon Creek more prepared, more ex(The Red Mo). perienced,” said Bowman. Spring Creek, behind the outfitters, flows consistently enough that it’s not frozen – available for winter boating up to Milesburg, where the ice starts. It takes about an hour. If you’re boating in winter, be prepared to get wet – cold and wet. Bowman recommends synthetic-fabric clothing made to dry quickly and keep the paddler warm – such as silk, Lycra, fleece, spandex, and wool blends. A wet suit, or better yet, a dry suit, will keep out the cold and wet. There’s also under-armor – synthetic-fiber, high-tech long johns. Pennsylvania is the second-best state in the nation for canoeing and kayaking. There are 32,000 miles of waterways. “We have lakes, parks, mountain streams, rivers – rapids, flatwater – it’s very diverse,” Bowman said. There’s some good whitewater in the mountains, especially in spring after a few hard rains. You have to know when the water is up and take advantage of it. Tussey Mountain Outfitters promotes the Red Moshannon Downriver Race for canoes and kayaks, a seven-mile, class-2 race that leaves from Peale Bridge in Grassflat near Snoe Show and goes to the Route 53 bridge. The 44th annual race is scheduled for March 26. The creek, named Moshannon Creek on the map, is known by boaters as the Red Moshannon or the “Red Mo,” for its color. Tussey Mountain Outfitters is next to the Sunnyside Paddle Park. The park has a permanent slalom course to train on and the creek has enough water flow and swift water features all year to provide an ideal park and play spot as well as a perfect place to demo canoes and kayaks. Bowman offers a variety of services, including rentals, sales, training, and transportation. A nice way to get started is to rent and make a fun three-hour trip from the outfitters to Bald Eagle Park. He’s seeing more and more interest in the sport from baby boomers and women. Some women get together and travel the waterways for a “Girls’ Getaway.” He also noted that a person could find partners, trips, and training by joining a club like the Canoe Club of Centre County (ccofcc.org) The Web site says it’s a “networking tool for new and experienced paddlers alike. Its first purpose is to organize day trips on local streams and lakes, with the hope of giving all paddlers the means to network with each other, experienced paddlers a chance to explore the waterways with others, and newcomers and new paddlers a way to learn about local streams. We also offer informal training (canoe techniques, kayak rolling, etc.), overnight trips, and special outings (night paddles, bird-watching paddles, etc.). The club consists of paddlers of all skill levels.” There are about a bazillion places to go paddling,” Bowman said with a smile in his voice, “and it never ceases to surprise me what boaters will do any time of the year.”
Even with the temperature dipping down into the minus degrees this week and weather reports forecast impending snow, the onslaught of the late January winter does not have to mean staying at home and suffering from cabin fever. With these fun activities right down the Sledding road it would be hard not to bundle up tight and see what Bald Eagle and Black Moshannon State Parks have to offer. Black Moshannon, known for its 4,000 acres of forests and wetlands that provide plenty of recreational opportunities, is in Centre County on PA 504, nine miles east of Philipsburg. Winter activities include cross country skiing, complete with lots of trails and maps, snowmobiling, and even real frozenlake ice skating. A warning on the Black Moshannon Web site in regards to ice skating is: Use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice. Check with the park office to determine ice conditions in the skating area. Other areas of the lake are not monitored. Most of the lake is open for iceboating. A state park launch permit is required for iceboats. Bald Eagle, an easier access especially in the winter’s months, has almost 6,000 acres of land and almost 2,000 acres of lake. Like Black Moshannon, ice skating and ice fish-
ing are two activities found at Bald Eagle. The park wanted to make it clear that although they allow those two activities, they do not monitor the activities. Some of the trails are even open for cross country skiing. Bald Eagle even has sledding! About five acres of cleared Ice Fishing hillside allows for a 1,320-foot run. The slope faces the modern campground and is accessed from Skyline Drive near Pavilion #5. The parks also offer programs. Some programs offered this weekend at Bald Eagle are Historic Ice Harvesting Demonstrations where participants will be given a hands-on lesson to how people used to make ice to keep their food cold. Another is learning how to ski cross country. Both activities are free and open to the public. On the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National Resources Web site a weather report is provided daily, telling you if it’s good for skiing, fishing, sledding, and skating. There is no reason now, to spend another day at home. Ice Boating
Cool Cold Fun By Jasmine J. Suarez As the temperature drops, it may seem like there’s less to do. The idea of leaving your home may not seem appealing. Brave the cold and join the outdoor excitement – including some fast and furious sports action. Some local businesses help you make the most of the cold by catering to those that enjoy outdoor sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and other outdoor winter sports. Just a short distance away is Ski Tussey Mountain, just east of Boalsburg. Tussey Mountain was originally operated as a public ski area under the name of Skimont during the 1960s. Today, Tussey Mountain has skiing on 50 acres with three ski and snowboard lifts and two snow-tube lifts. They are typically open for skiing, boarding, and tubing in December (or earlier), running through middle (to late) March and they offer an assortment of fun outdoor activities. There are programs for those who are interested in learning how to snowboard or ski. In addition to the great activities at Tussey Mountain,
Tussey Mountain Ski Resort offers a variety of slopes and trails for winter sports, including skiing, snowboarding, and snow-tubing.
there are local shops in the State College area that sell, and rent out special sports equipment. Try paying a visit Outfitters like Appalachian to Appalachian Outdoors has the wardrobe to Outdoors on 123 keep you warm. South Allen Street. Recently, they’ve been selling a lot of winter boots, coats, helmets and snowboards. “A lot of people are buying helmets as they become increasingly aware of how to safely enjoy outdoor sports,” says assistant manager Jean-Luc Serriere. “We also sell special gloves that keep their hands nice and warm while allowing them to use any touch-screen electronics that they own without having to take off their gloves, which is really convenient.” If you’re more into camping or backpacking, then Four Seasons Survival is the place to shop. They started in the late 1970s selling Spark-Lites which are now the official firestarters for all branches of the U.S. military. Four Seasons Survival sells Spark-Lites to the general public and they now sell camping and survival equipment. Four Seasons Survival is in the State College area, but if you prefer shopping online, you can visit their website at fourseasonssurvival.com. “We started off as a very small company and have expanded so much since we started,” says sales manager Keri-Lynn Kendall. “We’ve been excited about being available online for those that can’t make it into our store Protect so you can get the best of what we ofyour fer from the comfort of your home. hands in cold weather. Check out the winter sports gear offered in downtown State College.
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Top ranked Nittany Lions looking to end Iowa’s winning streak By Les Barnhart
The Nittany Lions wrestling team is somewhere they haven’t been for three years and to talk to Coach Cael Sanderson, there is somewhere else he would like to see his team be. Penn State (13-0) heads into Sunday’s showdown with Iowa (9-0-1) sitting atop the most recent USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll. They had reached this lofty ranking in January of 2008 but only briefly held that spot. The Nittany Lions tuned up for what arguably could be their biggest match by dominating Pitt, 30-7, last Friday and
Indiana, 36-8, on Sunday. The match against Iowa carries more than just Big Ten seeding in the tournament. For the Nittany Lions, this match provides them a chance to show just how far they have come in two years under Sanderson. The Hawkeyes bring a 72-match winning streak into Rec Hall and they expect that to be intact when they head back to Iowa following the match. Knocking off the Hawkeyes will easily be the biggest achievement for a program that, like others at Penn State that fight for their share of light in the shadow the football program. The top ranking among the nation’s wrestling programs
Steelers and Packers “CAN’T WAIT” for Super Bowl Sunday By Matt Masullo
Packers 21 Bears 14 When experts talked about this game, they talked about the elite quarterback play of Aaron Rodgers, supplemented by the play of the stout Packer defense. No one could have predicted that the biggest defensive play of the game for the Packers would come from their quarterback, and would get a touchdown from a 340 pound defensive lineman, as the Packers defeated the Bears 21-14 to advance to Super Bowl XLV. Aaron Rodgers threw for a pedestrian 244 yards and two interceptions as the Packers hung on the defeat their arch rivals from the Windy City. Rodgers did account for a rushing touchdown, as he scored in the first quarter on a 1-yard naked bootleg. It could be argued that his biggest play came late in the second quarter as the Packers were looking to ice the game on third-and-goal. Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher picked off a Rodgers pass at the five-yard line and appeared to have a clear path to the opposite end zone, 95 yards away. Rodgers recovered from a bad throw and made it back to midfield to trip up Urlacher, stopping what could have been a huge momentum shift for the Bears. Following the turnover, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler would have Sam Shields intercept a deep pass intended for Earl Bennett. Cutler appeared to be injured on the play, and left for the locker room with the training staff before his Bears teammates joined him after Rodgers capped the first half with a kneel down. Cutler took the field in the third quarter for the Bears, but was ineffective in his only series, as he gave way to journeyman quarterback Todd Collins. Cutler was diagnosed with a knee injury, and spent the remainder of the game with a jacket on and an ear piece in. Collins would also prove ineffective, as he went 0-4 passing before giving way to Caleb Hanie with 57 seconds left in the third quarter. Hanie, the 3rd year undrafted quarterback from Colorado St., sparked the Bears offense as he hit Johnnie Knox for a 32-yard score in his first series of the game. After exchanging possessions, the Bears took over in the shadow of their own end zone, and Hanie showed how “green” he really was. Defensive tackle B.J. Raji dropped into coverage, and picked of Hanie and took it back 19 yards for a score, making the game 21-7, essentially ending all hope for the Bears. However, Hanie and the Bears needed only four plays and a 35-yard strike to Bennett to make it a one score game. The Bears forced the Packers into a three and out, giving Hanie one last shot at a miracle comeback. Sam Shields came up big one more time for the Packers defense, intercepting Hanie in the red zone to seal the game for the Packers. It is the Packers first appearance in the Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXII (31-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.) The Packers last Lombardi Trophy came in a 35-21 defeat of the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.
Steelers 24 Jets 19
In August, facing a four-game suspension, Ben Roethlisberger couldn’t have predicted how the season would turn out for him. Was he going to be rusty? Would he still have the support of his teammates? Would the fans of the Steelers welcome him back? Would he be making his third appearance in seven years in the Super Bowl? On Sunday, Roethlisberger and his Steeler teammates held off a ferocious comeback effort by the New York Jets, defeating the brash talking Rex Ryan and his team, 24-19. It is the Steelers third appearance in the Super Bowl since 2005. After taking the opening kickoff, the Steelers used a 15-play drive that took over nine minutes off the clock to score. Rashard Mendenahall (27 carries 121 yards) capped the scoring drive with a 1-yard plunge. As easy as the first drive to be, the Steelers lost rookie Pro Bowl Center Maurkice Pouncey on the drive to an ankle injury. The teams exchanged possessions twice, and then Pittsburgh would settle for a 20-yard field goal off of the foot of Shaun Suisham, after facing first and goal from the Jets 6-yard line. Following a Steve Weatherford shanked punt that gave the Steelers great field position, Roethlisberger would push the score to 17-0 on a 2-yard scamper of his own on a drive that took seven plays. The game looked to be getting out of reach for the Jets, as Ike Taylor came free on the ensuing Jets possession and sacked Jet quarterback Mark Sanchez, causing him to fumble. William Gay would recover the fumble and take it in 19 yards for the score, giving the Steelers a 24-0 lead with just over one minute to play in the first half. In front of what would be the largest crowd in Heinz Field history, the Steelers defense kept the Jets off of the scoreboard for the first 29 minutes of the game before a Nick Folk field goal sent the teams to the half with a score of 24-3. Five plays into the second half, Sanchez would hit exSteeler Santonio Holmes for a 45-yard touchdown strike, cutting the deficit to 14 points. Roethlisberger would then be intercepted deep in Jets territory on the Steelers next possession. Pittsburgh then turned to their dominant defense to save the game, as a goal line stand early in the fourth quarter kept the Jets off of the scoreboard. The celebration would be short, as Roethlisberger fumbled the first snap of the following possession before falling on the ball in the end zone, giving the Jets a Safety, making the score 24-12. The Jets took the free kick at their own 42 yard line, and needed only 10 plays to find pay dirt, as Sanchez hit Jerricho Cotchery for a four-yard score with 3:06 reaming in the game The Jets appeared to have all of the momentum, as a stunned crowd in Pittsburgh was left silent. Roethlisberger and company would then put the final nail in the Jets season following the kickoff, as Pittsburgh converted two first downs forcing the Jets to use their remaining timeouts. The key play on the drive was Roethlisberger keeping a play alive like he has done so many times before, and hitting rookie Antonio Brown on 3rd and 6 for a 14-yard gain. Three kneel downs from Big Ben would then end the game. The fourth knee that Roethlisberger took would mean the most, as he knelt down on the Heinz Field turf and buried his head in an AFC Championship t-shirt. The man, who everyone had counted out, proved all of his doubters wrong again. It is the Steelers eighth Super Bowl appearance as a franchise, tying the Dallas Cowboys for the most all-time.
may be impressive to some and is certainly worth noting but is lost on the no-nonsense Sanderson. He believes, as do others, that the top ranking now is less impressive than being national champions at the end of the season. This weekend will certainly provide Sanderson and his Nittany Lions an opportunity to step up and show they are worthy of the top ranking as well as a serious contender for the national championship. By the way, the Iowa match is sold out…hope you are lucky enough to have a seat inside what is sure to be an energy filled Rec Hall.
player of the week
Winter Edition State College’s Torretti named Girls Player of the Week
Dix Honda and the Centre County Gazette are proud to announce that State College Junior Gina Torretti was named as the Player of the Week for week ending January 21, 2011 for her performance’s this past week. Torretti was State College’s leading scorer in a 53-41 loss to Shaler, scoring 15 points. She contributed nine points in a 48-40 loss to Central Dauphin East, and was also instrumental in the Lady Little Lions victory over Class AAAA’s #5 ranked Oakland Catholic girls team, dropping 16 points in the upset. Congratulations Gina. Good luck for the remainder of the season!!!
Penns Valley’s Montminy named Boys Player of the Week
Dix Honda and the Centre County Gazette are proud to announce that Penns Valley Senior Kevin Montminy was named as the Player of the Week for the week ending January 21, 2011 for his performance’s this past week. Montminy led the Rams in scoring in a win over Clearfield, netting 28 points. He also scored 16 points in a loss to Mountain League foe Huntingdon. Congratulations Kevin. Good luck for the remainder of the season!!!
Bellefonte Lacrosse
Student lacrosse players are asked to join the Bellefonte Lady Raiders or Red Raiders. Registration is Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 5-7pm outside the Main Gym at the Bellefonte Area High School Registration is required and the season starts March 7th, 2011.
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A Remarkable Young Woman Article & photos by Brian Baney
BELLEFONTE – Looking into the eyes of a female gymnast is a lot like looking into the eyes of a lioness.  If you are unlucky enough to be an opponent of Kylie Purnell’s on the gym floor, you would not know if she was going to eat you for dinner, or simply beat you senseless on the beam, bars, vault, and/or the floor routine. Against Kylie, you have some very tough competition indeed. Kylie began her gymnastics career at the ripe old age of four, taking classes at the YMCA. She says her mom signed her up just to get her involved. Kylie’s talent has been honed with many hours Lioness or gymnast... of work on the balance beam, you decide. bars, vault, and floor routine. The un-even bars have always been her favorite, and feels the bars and floor routine are currently her best events, with the balance beam not far behind. Her love for the beam didn’t come without bumps and bruises. Her one painful memory takes her back to a fall where she hit her shins, chest and face. But, with that in mind, she said, “You just have to give it your all when you do it; don’t even bother because you don’t know what could happen.â€? Gymnastics has been a huge part of Kylie’s life. In her own words, “I think gymnastics has brought dedication, determination and perseverance to my life. It pushes me to do my best, not only in gymnastics, but in every aspect of my life.â€? Kylie competed on the Y team until reaching her freshman year in high school. Winning all-around and placing in many competitions along the bumpy, and some days, blackand-blue road. After many years of practices and competitions, Kylie’s body told her it was time for a break. So, Kylie left the sport to concentrate of her studies and maybe just be a typical teenage girl. After a three year hiatus from the sport she loved since age four, Kylie Purnell has returned to gymnastics with an enthusiastic vengeance – lighting her team and her routines on fire. Â
Coach Susan Besch wrote, “Kylie is a unique athlete, not many gymnasts take three years off in high school and find the inner strength and determination to come back for one more year to make their senior year complete.  Kylie is a strong worker in the gym. She is fighting physical pain and the mental challenges that come with the sport, while trying to return to her former competitive level...her drive and determination is impressive and inspirational.� The Bellefonte Gymnastics team has won the silver division at the PA Classic State Championships for the past two years. With Kylie’s return and the addition of freshmen Haley and Taylor Sinclair and last year’s returning letter winners Cydnie Fredericks, Miranda Boatman, and Kiersten Dove, the team has a chance to make a three-peat. With the talent on this year’s squad, they could even qualify for the gold division and compete with the four top teams in the state – putting Bellefonte High School Gymnastics in an elite group.  Kylie has had great support from her family, as well. “From the beginning, I knew she was a natural,� said father, Steve Purnell, proudly. “Kylie has always made me very proud, not just in the sport, but in everything she does.� Her parents have always known Kylie to be a determined young woman. They love that about her. Steve had a long talk with Kylie about rejoining gymnastics for her senior year. Instilling in Kylie that there isn’t anything she can’t do. “I hated to see her waste the God-given talent,� Steve said, “I am happy I may have had a part in Kylie’s decision to go out for the team her senior year.� Like many proud parents, watching Kylie perform brings them to tears, as they are often overcome with emotion in the stands.  I think Kylie is an exceptional gymnast, not to mention a lovely, unique and determined young woman. She has doubts about moving onto the college level – perhaps joining a Gymnastics Club at college. But, in my mind, and I’m sure in her parents and coaches minds, Kylie could try out for any college team and do very well.  With her determination, perseverance and her shear talent, who knows where this young woman will find herself in the years to come. I know one family that will be in her corner cheering her on in whatever she decides to do with her life.  Congratulations on your incredible comeback, and good luck with your future plans. Whatever they may be, this community will be watching and wishing you all the best. GO RED HOT RAIDERS!!!
Kylie Purnell begins her beam routine at DuBois on January 19.Â
Coach Besch spots Kylie as she performs her vault.
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Kylie shows off her incredible confidence on the balance beam
Kylie and the stellar Bellefonte gymastics team
Centre County Youth Lacrosse TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING 2011 SEASON! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Season Runs: March 14 through May 21 Girls and Boys Teams: Ages 9 through 14: [U-11], [U-13], and [U-15] (see web site for details on age breakdowns)
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Bald Eagle Area Roundup
Late registration for Bellefonte Teener League Bellefonte VFW Teener League is holding a late registration for the 2011 Regular Season. This LATE registration is open to new players from ages 13 to 16 as well as existing Bellefonte Teener League players. Anyone interested in playing will need to contact Rich Rogers at 814-353-3391 by February 18, 2011.
The Lady Eagles survived their trip to Philipsburg-Osceola and the “funk machine” that the Lady Mounties have brought into their gymnasium this season. The Lady Eagles drummed their opponents 71-46 to improve to 12-0 behind a 16-point game from Abby Gettig. Anne Hoover had 15 points while Marissa Ward added 14. Despite the high point total for the Lady Eagles, they hit on only one three-pointer, that one came from the hot hand of Mary Pillot. She was impressive in the JV game and ended the varsity game with 5 more points. Wednesday night had the boys on the court against Philipsburg-Osceola but the Eagles had the luxury of playing in front of their home crowd and not having to deal with the bright lights of the Mounties gym. The Eagles used a 24-point fourth quarter to complete their comeback with Justin Taylor leading the charge. Taylor had 17 points in the win while Ty Bennett added 12 points. The Mounties slipped to 3-11 on the season while the Eagles improved to 3-12 under Coach Bill Butterworth. The JV’s also posted a win as they prevailed 55-47. The Eagles returned to the court in Clearfield on Friday night as they fell 59-45 after being unable to rebound from a slow start including posting 4 points in the second quarter. The Eagles’ Dennis Fisher led all scorers with a game-high 21-points. The JV’s also tasted defeated as they dropped a 55-48 decision. The Lady Eagles took to the court on Friday night in what proved to be a tune-up for their game against Central on Saturday. First though they had to get through Moshannon Valley and they had little trouble do that. Brittany Butterworth led the charge with 16 points in their 69-23 win. Marissa Ward and Anne Hoover both reached double digits in scoring with 14 and 12 points respectively. The JV also stayed perfect on the season with a 19-point performance by Lexi Josefik, they rolled to a 59-22 win. The Eagles’ wrestling team was on the mat in Mill Hall on Saturday night against a strong Central Mountain squad. Despite winning the same number of bouts as the Wildcats, the difference in the outcome was bonus points as Central Mountain improved to 9-1 with a 37-21 win over the Eagles (4-3). Picking up wins for the Eagles were: Travis Giedroc (103lbs), Tyler Baney (119), Kyle Granite (145), Jake Taylor (171), Jimmer Grieb (189) and Nate Sharkey (215). In the night’s feature bout, Coleman Hoffman defeated Tyler Buckwalter, 5-3, in overtime at 160lbs. Both wrestlers were state qualifiers last year. The Lady Eagles showed up for their home game on Monday night but it could be argued that their opponent, Belleville Mennonite, had trouble finding the new fieldhouse in Wingate. The Lady Eagles did not play the part of a friendly host as they didn’t allow their guest to score more than 5 points in any quarter in the 62-15 blowout. The win improved the Lady Eagles record to 15-0. Anne Hoover led the team in scoring with 11 points while Maggie Meek added 10 (with 2 three-pointers) and Abby Gettig chipped in 9 points.
Bellefonte Little League Registration Bellefonte Little League registration will be held: February 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., February 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and February 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bellefonte Little League board room. Ages seven- to 12-yearolds’ registration fee is $35 per child; four- to six-yearolds’ registration fee is $25 per child.
Little Lions The Little Lions opened their week by entertaining the same team that they defeated in the Kiwanis Tournament on December 30th. Since that loss, the Golden Tigers have been on a tear on Wednesday, they added the Little Lions as their fifth straight win since suffering that loss. On Wednesday, they won 64-56 to improve to 10-2 while State College slipped to 8-4. Cody Cooper led the Little Lions with 14 points while Kyle Kanaskie dialed it in from long range with 13 points, including 9 on three-pointers. Tanner Curley had 9 in the loss with all of those coming from long range. The JV team was victorious with a 56-34 win. The Lady Little Lions were also in action on Wednesday as they were on the road in Harrisburg, taking on Central Dauphin East. They also came up short in their game as they fell 48-40. Elaine Tillotson had 14 points to lead the Lady Little Lions while Gina Torretti chipped in 9 in the loss.
Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting
The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH AT NOON. The meeting will be held in the Bald Eagle Area High School cafeteria. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Bald Eagle Area High School. Those interested can check us out at our Eteamz league page at http://www.eteamz.com/baldeaglearealittleleaguesoftball where additional information can be found on upcoming meetings as well as other league news. This is an exciting new league and provides a new opportunity for the girls in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Please do what you can to be a part of the league. “This will never be our league unless you are a part of it”
BALD EAGLE AREA LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Attention all parents of girls ages 9 through 12 interested in playing softball this spring and summer. Cost is $40 per player with a $5 discount per child for multiple player families. Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding open registration on the following dates:
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February 1st in the Bald Eagle Area High School cafeteria
Registrations will run from 6-8pm on the nights listed and parents MUST bring the following documentation: • A copy of the child’s birth certificate that will remain on file with the league • The date of last TETANUS shot for child • Registration fee
MILESBURG LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL REGISTRATION Attention all parents of kids ages 5 through 12 interested in playing baseball. Cost is $40 per player in the 7-12 year old division and $30 for the T-ball level (5-7 year old) with a $5 discount per child for multiple player families. Milesburg Little League will be holding open registration on the following dates:
• February 1st in the Bald Eagle Area High School cafeteria
Registrations will run from 6-8pm on the nights listed and parents MUST bring the following documentation: • A copy of the child’s birth certificate that will remain on file with the league • The date of last TETANUS shot for child • Registration fee
Roundup Friday night saw the Lady Little Lions rebound from their loss by trouncing visiting Oakland Catholic, 55-33. Oakland Catholic had entered the game as the fifth ranked AAAA team in the state. Gina Torretti led the attack with 16 points with Courtney Nellis hitting for 14 points. Elaine Tillotson had 11 points in a dominating win that got the team back on the winning track after dropping two straight. The JV team suffered their first loss (6-1) as they lost a close game, 44-41. The Little Lions were home on Saturday as they hosted Strong Vincent and proceeded to defeat them 63-50 with Bryan Sekunda pacing the offense with 19 points. The Little Lions had trailed in the game but used a dominating run in the second quarter to surge into the lead where they would stay and improve to 9-4 on the season. Cody Cooper had 16 points wehile Tanner Curley added 8 in the win.
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Bald Eagle Area dominates State College on the wrestling mat By Les Barnhart WINGATE - The Eagles’ wrestling team debuted a full lineup in their dual meet with State College last Tuesday evening. For the first time this season, the Eagles sent fourteen wrestlers to the center of the mat and it resulted in a lopsided 51-16 victory over the visiting Little Lions. State College (7-10) drew first blood with the meet starting at 145lbs, Scott Bosak picked up a 17-4 major decision over Kyle Granite to stake the Little Lions to a 4-0 lead. That would be the last lead they would hold as the Eagles (5-2) would pick up bonus points in the next three matches and needed less that ninety seconds to do so. Picking up those points were Nick Taylor at 152lbs with a: 33 fall over Alex Campolongo and Jake Taylor’s :50 fall over Richard Martinez at 171lbs. Sandwiched in between those falls was a forfeit to Coleman Hoffman at 160lbs. The Little Lions tallied another win at 189lbs as Joe Kelly decisioned Garren Kunes, 5-2. That stemmed the tide only briefly as the Eagles would post six wins in the next six bouts including four falls and another forfeit. The first of those falls came at 215lbs when Nate Sharkey pinned Benjamin O’Connell in 4:09. Jimmer Grieb followed him with a :15 fall over Logan Thomas at heavyweight. Travis Giedroc then picked up a 3-1 decision over Mike Kauffman at 103lbs before Jason Sherry (112lbs) and Tyler Baney (119lbs) resumed the pin parade. Sherry pinned Daniel Sills in 1:08 while Baney needed 2:42 to pick up a fall over Derek Horner. Justin Giedroc picked up a forfeit at 125lbs to close out the victories for the Eagles. State College would pick up wins in the final three bouts of the night. At 130lbs, Josh Kunig decisioned Matt Dillon, 3-2, while Joe Powers notched a 6-1 win over Dion Barnard at 135lbs. In the final bout, Charles Powers picked up a takedown in the first overtime period to edge out Josh Mauer, 12-10, at 140lbs.
Bellefonte Basketball Weekly Roundup By Matt Masullo
Monday January 17, 2011
The Lady Raiders jumped out to an early 9-0 lead, and held a two point lead going to the half versus a hungry Huntingdon team, only to fall 47-40. Huntingdon used a big 4th quarter to seal the victory for the Bearcats. Sara Day led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 13 points.
Wednesday January 19, 2011
Huntingdon’s Jeremy Posey had the Bearcat fans going wild with his performance on Bellefonte’s home court Wednesday, as he scored a game high 20 points in a 47-37 victory over Bellefonte. In the 2nd quarter, Posey caught an alley-oop pass from Tyler Gibboney that he threw down with one hand to send the Bearcat fans into bedlam. Posey would find himself open three more times for dunks in the game, as he gave the Raider defense fits all night long. John Kowalchuk scored a season high 17 points to lead the Raiders, who were out-rebounded by Huntingdon 28-11 on the night.
Friday January 21, 2011
The Red Raiders showed off their defensive prowess Friday night in a 46-22 victory over PhilipsburgOsceola. Bellefonte held Philipsburg to single digit points in the second half. The Raiders used a balanced offensive attack all evening long to keep Philipsburg in check. John Kowalchuk had his second straight game scoring in double digits, netting 16 of Bellefonte’s 46 points.
Monday January 24, 2011
Going basket for basket in the second half versus a hot shooting Central Dragon squad was not enough for Bellefonte, as they fell to Central 59-54 on Monday evening. Central got 48 points combined from Pat Schon (27 points) and Brandon Myers (21 points) on the night. Zach Moerschbacher led the charge for the Raiders, scoring 17 points. Junior Guard John Kowalchuk kept the hot hand for the Raiders, dropping 14 points in the loss.
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Rams Roundup
The Lady Rams opened up play last Tuesday on the road as they knocked off the Lady Bison in Clearfield, 50-31, with a strong second half. Cassie Hazel led the scoring attack with 15 points while Carolyn Darr had 12 in the win as the Lady Rams improved to 4-9 on the season. The boys took their shot against Clearfield on Wednesday night and avenged the girls’ loss from the night before with a lopsided 50-33 win in Spring Mills. The Rams broke open a close game in the second half to cruise to the win. Kevin Montminy had an impressive 28 points for the Rams as they moved their record to 12-2. The Rams wrestling team was also in action on Wednesday as they traveled to West Branch were they lost 49-30. Picking up wins for the Rams were: Seth Decker (135lbs-fall 3:09), Neil Hosterman (152lbs-fall 1:32), Matt Swartz (171lbs-fall 5:42), Maverick
Swartz (215lbs-fall 3:14) and Elliot Dillon (285lbs-fall 1:39). The Rams record went to 6-8 with the loss. In a key showdown last Friday night, the Rams dropped a 59-48 decision at Huntingdon (13-1). The loss didn’t happen within a fight as Kevin Montminy again lead the team in scoring with 16 points, 12 of them coming on four three-pointers. Sam Snyder and Collin Smith also had 8 points apiece. The JV picked up a 56-43 win with Cameron Tobias leading the way with 16points. The Rams didn’t have to wait long to get back on the court as they were home on Monday against Philipsburg-Osceola. The Rams controlled the game throughout the 54-30 win. Kevin Montminy led the attack with 17 points while Collin Smith added 12 with 2 three-pointers. Their record improved to 13-3 with the win. The JV team didn’t fare as well against the Mounties as they fell 46-36.
Lady Eagles stay perfect with thrilling win over Central By Les Barnhart
WINGATE - The District playoffs have not started yet but the atmosphere inside the new fieldhouse at Wingate last Saturday may have led the near capacity crowd to believe otherwise. The Lady Eagles played host to Central Lady Dragons in a showdown between the remaining two teams with unblemished Mountain League records. What looked like a great game prior to tipoff quickly became a game that was called “amazing” by one Lady Eagle player following their 41-38 victory that had everyone looking forward to the rematch which should happen in the District 6 postseason, possibly in the championship game. The Lady Dragons (12-3) came into the game having not lost since December 14th to Allegheny and through the first quarter, they dominated the play on the hardwood. They broke the Lady Eagles press often and gave their host a taste of the own medicine defensive as Bald Eagle Area struggled to find their rhythm. Bald Eagle Area (14-0) opened the game with a Brittany Butterworth three-pointer, her first of the season, to take an early 3-0 lead. That would be the last lead they would hold until two minutes were remaining in the third quarter as the offense that averaged 62 points coming into the game struggled to hit open shots in the back and forth battle. In a game that was very physical and filled with more Abby Gettig on the free “ohhs and ahhs” than a 4th of July fireworks display, the home throw line crowd was left relatively silent as the game unfolded. That Photo by Dana Barnhart changed with three minutes remaining in the third quarter when Butterworth hit her second three-pointer to cut the lead to 24-21 and bring the Eagle faithful back in full force. Butterworth’s trey seemed to ignite the Lady Eagles as well. She added another basket and had a chance to tie the game with a free throw but missed and left the score 24-23 before Anne Hoover’s put-back basket with two minutes left in the quarter gave Bald Eagle Area the lead again at 25-24. Central would retake the lead and take a 27-25 lead into the fourth quarter. Hoover once again knotted the score at 27-27 with a jumper to open the quarter. The score would go back and forth until the third and final three-pointer from Butterworth dropped through the cylinder with 1:45 to play in the game. That basket would give the Lady Eagles the lead at 38-35 and it would be a lead they would not relinquish. Butterworth ended the game with 17 points to lead the Lady Eagles attack. The three-pointers were her first of the season. Marissa Ward added 9 points while Hoover ended with 8 points. The lead would get as much as five points in the waning seconds before Central converted an inbound play into a basket to cut the lead to 41-38 with 2.4 seconds remaining. In a game that filled with excitement, the ending provided a little more as the Lady Dragons would intercept the subsequent inbounds pass beyond the three point line and heaved up a desperation shot that never had a chance at going in. With the buzzer came the excitement that normally comes with a big win and along with it came a big exhale from the Lady Eagles coaching staff as well as the fans. The rematch, should it happen, may not live up to the game they just played but its outcome certainly will have more at stake.
JANUARY 28, 2011
Attention
Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!! Just a reminder that with the all the sports going on in the county, it’s especially important that I get the input of all of you as I am bound to miss many of those who are deserving of recognition in their respective sports. No sport should go unnoticed or worse yet, unplayed. You can even submit your own name and deny it to your friends and teammates. Please feel free to contact me at my email address: sports@centrecountygazette.com regarding your sports story as well as a phone number where you can be reached if needed.
You can also post your ideas for a story or a recap of your game on the Centre County Sports page on Facebook. In order to make the Centre County Gazette the paper of the people, I need you, the people to provide the best sports coverage around. Good luck to all you in your respective sports. Hopefully I will run into you at a sporting event sometime and it will be you I will be covering. — Les Barnhart, Sports Editor
WELCOME TO OUR 2011 YOUTH LADY RAMS SOFTBALL SEASON!
Youth softball players, ages 7-12, in the Penns Valley area are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming softball season. There will be two divisions: Minor: Ages 7-9 and Majors: Ages 10-12 REGISTRATION DATES are Sunday, January 23 and Sunday, January 30 from 1 - 2 PM at the Old Gregg Township School, in Spring Mills, in the gym.
Registration/ Medical/ Code of Conduct forms will all be available at registration. The registration fee will be $25 for the first player and $15 for siblings. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate if it is your first time playing youth softball. For questions or information contact Carrie Rishel @ 571-5536 or Terry Houtz @ 349-5703 or Jake Lyons @ 364-9216
They Fight For Us, So Lets Fight For Them By: Tim Kessling For the first time over the past 11 weeks I you appreciate the country that you live in. recently experienced my first true injury that I think it is one of the coolest atmospheres in has kept me off the mat. I play a lot of sports fighting and in my opinion can’t be topped. in my spare time to try and keep in shape for The fight card had a bunch of fighters that fighting. I play racquetball to are not in the lime light which keep me on my toes by having anyone who doesn’t keep up to think and react quickly. I also with UFC wouldn’t know. These play basketball because it has boys almost got to fight from an been a part of my life ever since aircraft carrier deck in the Gulf I got a basketball hoop out in however the winds were too the driveway. However, last high so they got the next best week in the Adult Basketball thing. Fighting in a hanger surLeague at the Bald Eagle Area rounded by Apaches, Chinooks, High school I pulled my neck Black Hawks, and tanks draped muscle by running into somewith American flags and accomone going to the hoop. I have panied by thousands of troops in pulled neck muscles before and uniform. How much better does almost instantly I knew that it it get…? I swear to you the more was going to be a bad one. Neck survival stories that were told in muscles are one of the worst between fights, and the people I things you can pull because you tend to use it got to see that live with consequences due to every second of every day. I could barely lift protecting us the stronger my neck felt and my head let alone try and roll around on the the realization of using excuses ceased to exist. mat. With my week off from fighting I had a If you can walk, if you can talk, if you can see, lot of time to think and realized how fortu- feel, and touch, don’t ever complain about nate I am to be able to recover quickly and get anything a day in your life. At any moment ready for fighting again this upcoming week. of any day a life can be changed forever, and It’s amazing how an injury can change with every breath you take remember that it things in the world of sports and life in gen- was given to you. Stay close to the ones you eral. It’s a challenge that has to be overcome, love, and who are there for you, and realize and in some cases makes you alter your game. how good you really have it. Life is tough for I can assure you the last thing I want to get everybody, but I guarantee you that someone into this week coming is rear naked chokes, out there has it harder then you every second headlocks, or neck cranks of any kind. My of every day. training regiment will revolve around trying “America will never be destroyed from to stay out of things that hurt my neck. the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, I also had the luxury of going to Damons it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” this weekend to watch my favorite event of ~Abraham Lincoln the year involving the UFC. The event is titled Fight for Our Troops, with the motto “They fight for us, so let’s fight for them.” This event is strictly done for Charity and raised more than 4 mil- Timothy D. Kessling lion dollars last year and this year was Weight: 150 held in Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas. Height: 5’ 7” The money benefits the Fallen Heroes 65 inches Fund and pays tribute to those who Reach: have served for our country. This event Experience: 2 Months was not held on pay-per-view but rather on live TV and was strictly to raise Born: Hill Air Force Base, Utah money for a good cause. It is by far my Hometown: Bellefonte, PA favorite UFC event and really makes
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BEA senior Anne Hoover, left, at the January 22 tipoff against Central’s Britni Greenleaf. Photo by Trish Simsisko
Marissa Ward looks for help. Photo by Dana Barnhart
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Weekly Entertainment
Two Music Legends (with a connection)
Coming to State College
By Don Bedell STATE COLLEGE – Rock legend Leon Russell is having a pretty good year. His latest album, a collaboration with Sir Elton John, entitled The Union, has a song on it nominated for a Grammy Award. He will also be inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March with an Award for Musical Excellence (formerly the “Sidemen” category). On top of all that, he’s on the road and will be making a stop in State College at the State Theatre on Saturday night (1/29). Leon Russell will perform at The State Theatre on Russell was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. He starting playing Saturday night (1/29). in bars while still in High School and eventually became a session musician as a keyboardist working with many notable musicians in the 1960s. The list of musicians that Russell has played with and written songs for would take up this entire page but includes The Byrds, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Joe Cocker, Badfinger, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. Russell and his band will perform to a packed house at the State Theatre on Saturday night. His band includes Jackie Wessel, bass; Chris Simmons, guitar; Beau Charron, keyboards, lap steel guitar, and mandolin; and Brandon Holder, drums. But that’s only half of this story… It was also announced this week that Russell’s recent collaborator, Sir Elton John, will be returning to State College in March. Elton and his band will appear in concert at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, March 27, performing their “Greatest Hits Live” concert from throughout Elton’s incredible fivedecade career. Elton’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Kim Bullard on keyboards. Elton and his band put on the kind of concert you will never forget playing much-loved classic songs such as Your Song, Daniel, Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets and many more. They will also perform songs from The Union. The album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, Soul, Gospel, Pop, and Rock. On a personal note, Elton John’s percussionist John Mahon grew up just one street away from me and is very good friends with my cousin. It will be great to see him here again in State College. I saw Elton John’s show (with Billy Joel) at Sir Elton John will return to the Bryce Jordan the BJC when they were here in 2002. It was a great show and Center in March. Photo by Sharon Sirpilla) I look forward to seeing the legend again.
Centre of the Music Scene
Callanishto Perform at Otto’s Pub & Brewery Callanish is a five-member Celtic band featuring three-part vocal harmonies and a variety of instruments including flutes, whistles, concertina, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, and bouzouki. The band performs traditional music from Ireland and Scotland as well as contemporary Celtic songs. Members include new members Louisa Smith on vocals and Holly Foy on guitar as well as founding members Patty Lambert on flutes, whistles, and concertina and Carol Lindsay on rhythm instruments. Gretchen Seaver Lee rounds out the quintet on fiddle. Callanish performs on Friday night (1/28) at Otto’s Pub & Brewery on North Atherton Street in State College. The show starts at 10 p.m.
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Live Entertainment Schedule 1/28/11 – 2/3/11
Bar Bleu – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 1/28 Lowjack 1/29 Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s 2/3 Royal Benson The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 1/28 Velveeta 1/29 Mr. Hand 1/30 Atomic Supersonic 1/31 Smokin’ Karaoke 2/1 Tuesday Jones 2/2 Broken 2/3 My Hero Zero The Deli – Downtown State College 1/30 Tries Bien Ensemble – 11:30am-1:30pm 2/3 Domenick Swentosky Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College 2/2 Greg & Jason Acoustic Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College 1/28 AAA Blues Band,7pm 1/29 Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm 1/30 Kris Kehr, 9pm 2/2 Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm 2/3 Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles, Belly Dancers & Harold, 7pm Thursday Night in the ‘Soul Kitchen’ with ‘Black Coffee, 11pm Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College 1/28 Callanish, 10pm Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company – State College 2/1 Richard Benninghoff Table Magic, 6pm 2/4 Ken Volz, 10pm Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim 1/29 The Billy Price Band, 8pm 1/30 Claudia Schmidt w/ Hannah Bingman, 4pm 2/3 Acoustic Marah w/ Dave Bielanko & Christine Smith, 7:30pm The Phyrst – Downtown State College 1/28 Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s, 10:30pm 1/29 The Phyrst Phamily, 10pm 1/30 Lowjack, 10:30pm 1/31 Open Mic Night, 9pm 2/1 Table Ten, 10:30pm 2/2 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm 2/3 Atlas Soundtrack, 8pm Maxwell Strait, 10:30pm American Ale House – Toftrees/State College 1/28 Tommy Wareham, 6pm & 9pm 1/29 Dominic Swintosky, 8pm 1/30 Ted & Molly, 8pm 2/2 Tommy Wareham, 7:30pm 2/3 Scott Mangene, 8pm The Arena – Martin Street/State College 1/28 Candlelight Red 1/29 Big Daddy Bangers 2/2 Karaoke w/ DJ Foxx 2/3 Country Karaoke & Country Dance w/ DeeJay Houser The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 1/28 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm 1/29 My Hero Zero, 10:30pm The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College 1/28 Kate & Molly (and Dan), 7:30pm The Zak Sobel Band, 10pm 1/29 5 Cherry Lewis, 10pm Café 210 West – Downtown State College 1/21 JR, James & Natalie, 6:30pm JR Natalie Band, 10:30pm 1/29 Hounds of Soul, 7pm Spider Kelly, 10:30pm 2/1 Cafeoke, 10:30pm 2/2 Go Go Gadjet, 10:30pm Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap 1/28 Stress Busters Karaoke by Rick LaPean, 8pm Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 2/1 Biscuit Jam, 6:30pm 2/2 JT Blues, 6:30pm The State Theatre – Downtown State College 1/29 Leon Russell, 8pm 1/30 The Capitol Steps: Liberal Shop of Horrors, 4pm & 8pm 2/2 Umphrey’s McGee, 9pm Bryce Jordan Center – University Park 1/28 Winter Jam 2011, 7pm Featuring: Newsboys, David Crowder Band, Francesca Battistelli, Sanctus Real, RED, NewSong, KJ-52, Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, Chris Sligh, Tony Nolan Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra – Esber Recital Hall, PSU Campus 1/29 Grand European Tour, Part 3, 7:30pm (Pre-Concert Talk @ 6:45pm) Centre For The Performing Arts – Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park 2/3 An Evening with Joshua Bell w/ pianist Sam Haywood, 7:30pm
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 for FREE here in the Gazette, just e-mail your entertainment to sales@centrecountygazette.com.
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Penns Valley Drama Class
“Saves the Universe” By Sam Stitzer
PENNS VALLEY – On Saturday, January 22, the Penns Valley Senior High Drama Class pre- The student actors in this production gave exsented a play titled Princess Tabasco Saves the Universe. This play, written by Douglas Clinton, cellent performances. Although audiences typically and directed by drama teacher Sue Shirey, is a comical spoof of all the medieval “beautiful focus their attention on the major characters in any Princess and Prince Charming” plays that we’ve all seen for years. In this play Princess Tabasco play, many scenes were delightfully stolen by the so(Autumn Blaze) decides to become the runaway bride on the day of her wedding to Prince called “minor characters.” The messenger and narraDashing (Mike Owens), and instead rescue Princess Cassandra (Irene Rogers), a mermaid who tor’s endless sparring mentioned above is one examhas been wrongly imprisoned in Doctor Diablo’s Insane Asylum. ple. Another pair of scene stealers was two of Doctor The comedic tone of the play is set early when a messenger, skillfully portrayed by Mitchell Diablo’s employees called simply “Attendant” (Ryan Shuey, refuses to deliver his message of Princess Cassandra’s captivity to Princess Tabasco until Patten), and “Another Attendant” (Travis Witmer). he is recognized as a real person, not just “Messenger,” and given a round of applause. He hops These guys were perfect illustrations of the old sayin and out of character, and acknowledges that he is a character in a play. This is a running gag, ing “The inmates are running the asylum.” They acted which recurs many times during the play by most of the characters. The messenger has a ven- seriously crazy, in a moronic, Three Stooges kind of detta with the play’s narrator (Dylan Wheeland) throughout way, and they played it to the hilt, repeatedly drawing the play and attempts to usurp the narrator’s role by repeat- big laughs from the audience. Ironically, these guys edly locking him in his dressing room. were not even supposed to be in this play. They were Princess Tabasco heads for Doctor Diablo’s Asylum with conscripted by drama teacher Sue Shirey because the a motley crew of friends, including Saffron (Lauren Eber- play called for 16 characters, and her class had just 14 ly), a sarcastic lady in waiting; her friend Audrey (Cierra members. Princess Tabasco plans to Shawver); and Sebastian (Corby Smith), a nasal-voiced Perhaps it was not by chance that the “minor leave on her wedding day. scholar who got laughs every time he opened his mouth. characters” stole the show. Maybe the play’s author They pick up oddball characters along the way in Wizard was making a point about life. In the theater of life, most of us are destined to be “minor charof Oz fashion. Lily (Alyssa Confer), a sprite, Max (Charles acters.” Few among us achieve the status of movie stars, sports figures, or presidents, and such. Wingard), a friendly troll, and Gunther (Zach Harter) a Instead, we live quiet, anonymous lives, far from the spotlights and applause of fame and forCyclops, join the group to rescue the mermaid princess tune. Perhaps Princess Tabasfrom the evil Doctor Diablo (Angelo Nicosia). co Saves the Universe serves With some daring and trickery, Princess Cassandra is as a metaphor for us – the rescued in a wheelbarrow (mermaids can’t walk too well), narrators, messengers, and in which she spends most of the play. Things seem to be attendants of life. winding down to a happy ending, but wait! Doctor Diablo possesses the Orb of Secrets, which is capable of destroying the entire universe! It must be taken from him, so the group, along with Prince Dashing, mounts an expedition to Calamity Cave to seize the orb before the evil doctor can use The messenger demands it for destruction. After to be treated like a real a cave in, a rescue, and person. more trickery, the orb (which looks a lot like a beach ball) is snatched away and the universe is saved! Several romances blossom throughout the play, but in the end, Princess Tabasco remains an unclaimed treasure, but eagerly Asylum attendants confer with Prince Dashing Sebastian, smitten with Saffron, reads his poetry looks forward to new adventures. and Princess Tabasco while the mermaid to her. She is not impressed. Princess Cassandra waits in the wheelbarrow.
Gunther the Cyclops talks to Doctor Diablo.
The Orb of Secrets is found at last!
The cast takes a bow.
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DID YOU JUST CELEBRATE A We will start a new feature called “Centre of the Music Scene” which will MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY IN THE feature information about the local band scene in Centre County. Whether it’s country, rock, bluegrass, folk, jazz, rap -- whatever -BAND? DID YOU JUST WIN AN AWARD? HAS YOUR MUSIC BEEN FEATURED SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE THE AREA? LET THE GAZETTE KNOW ABOUT IT AND WE’LL TELL ALL OF CENTRE COUNTY!!!
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What’s Happening? Email your organization’s events to editor@centrecountygazette.com Please have them in by Wednesday noon in order to be included in Friday’s edition. See The Gazette Web Site for updated What’s Happening calendar items — www.centrecountygazette.org.
Jan. 28 – Love of Art & Chocolate Conserving Central Pennsylvania’s natural resources is something ClearWater Conservancy works for year-round. On January 28 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, the nonprofit will host an evening of chocolate, art, and music at its 12th annual For the Love of Art and Chocolate event. Tickets cost $30 each and are available by calling (814) 237-0400 or emailing sarah@clearwaterconservancy.org. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Feb. 1 – Bellefonte Band Rehearsal The Bellefonte Community Band will begin rehearsals for its summer concert season on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the band room at Bellefonte Middle School. The Bellefonte Community Band has been entertaining Centre County for more than 25 years. Musicians of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join us. No auditions are required. For more information, please e-mail bellefonteband@gmail.com or call band director Natalie Stanton at (814) 357-0580.
Jan. 28 – Roast Beef Dinner There will be a Roast Beef dinner at Faith Church in Bellefonte on Friday, January 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Faith Church is located behind Bellefonte High School at 512 Hughes Street. The price for dinner will be $8. for adults and $4 for children. The dinner will benefit the Bellefonte High School men’s basketball team.
Feb. 5 – Fish Dinner The Columbia Fire Company in Osceola Mills is having a fish dinner February 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for children. Eat-in and take-out are available. The menu includes baked/fried fish, sides, roll and dessert. A full salad bar is available for eat-in customers. Delivery is available on the day of the event before 4 p.m. by calling (814) 339-6601.
Jan. 28 & 29 – Indoor Garage & Bake Sale The State College Knights of Columbus is holding an Indoor Garage & Bake Sale at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Jan. 29 – HOPE Spaghetti Dinner The Penns Valley HOPE Fund will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at the Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School cafeteria on Saturday, January 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Penns Valley HOPE Fund is a charity that helps residents in the Penns Valley area who are facing medical emergencies or personal disasters. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children age five to 12. Children under five years old eat free. There will also be supervised activities in the school gymnasium for the children. Take-out meals will be available. For tickets, call Kathy Coursen at (814) 364-2144. Jan. 29 – Turkey Dinner The Mount Nittany United Methodist Church in Lemont is serving an all-you-can-eat turkey dinner January 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meals are $9 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 5-11 and free for kids four and under. Take-out is also available. For more information, call (814) 237-3549 or visit mtnittanyumc.org. Jan. 29 – Kid ID Project Toby Smoyer is a junior at Penns Valley Area High School and is presently working on his Eagle Scout project. He invites you to participate. There will be fingerprinting for KID ID Kits for children ages four to 18 at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills on Saturday January 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Door prizes and refreshments will be available. Jan. 30 – Global Connections Dinner Honorary co-chairs State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham and Penn State President Graham Spanier invited you to celebrate Global Connections 50th anniversary January 30 at the Ramada Inn, State College. Reception, appetizer, and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.; Tour de Tables at 6:30 p.m.; and dinner, entertainment, and program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. Jan. 30 – Indoor Mini Golf The State College Kiwanis Club is holding an Indoor Miniature Golf Fund Raiser from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on January 30. A special course will be set up on three floors of the Comfort Suites Hotel behind TGI Fridays off North Atherton Street. Donations are $10 for adults, $5 for children and students, and $20 for family or groups of four or more. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis youth activities. Jan. 31 – Feb. 5 – Bag Sale The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in State College will have bag sale days January 31 to February 5. A full bag is $6. The store will be closed if area schools are closed because of snow or ice. For more information, call (814) 867-3131. Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 – SC Little League Registration State College Little League baseball and softball registration for all levels will be held January 31 and February 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School’s cafeteria.
Feb. 5 – Chicken/Pork Barbecue Dinner Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg is having a chicken/pork barbecue dinner February 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meals are $8 and include barbecue chicken and pulled pork, sides, dessert and more. Eat-in or take-out available. Feb. 6 – Stuffed Chicken Dinner The Port Matilda Fire Company is having a stuffed chicken dinner February 6 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The meal is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Feb. 11 & 12 – Yard & Bake Sale Curtin United Methodist Church’s Annual “Beat the Winter Blues” Yard and Bake Sale is February 11 and 12. Hours are Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and taste our homemade soups, baked goods, hotdogs and sloppy joes. Curtin Church is three miles north of Milesburg near historic Curtin Village. Contact Marty Lucas (814) 355-7970 for any information. Feb. 11 & 12 – Dance Marathon The State College High School Dance Marathon, funds from which go to support the State College Elks Home Service Program, will take place from 7 p.m., February 11 through 7 a.m., February 12 at the State College High School. The Elks Coordinating Officer is David Wasson, phone (814) 574-8920, or e-mail wassonins@comcast.net. Feb. 12 – 14 – Singing Valentines from Nittany Knights Local barbershop quartets can help you celebrate Valentine’s Day by delivering love songs February 12 to 14. Quartets with the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus are available to deliver singing valentines in the Centre Region. The quartets will go to homes or work places and sing three love songs for a $30. A deluxe package with chocolates and a commemorative photo is available for $45. For more information, go to nittanyknights.org, e-mail bandkd@verizon.net, or call (814) 355-3559. Singing valentines can be sent nationwide at www. singingvalentines.com. Feb. 12 – Roast Turkey Dinner New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Roast Turkey Dinner on Saturday February 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eat in or take-out. Everyone is welcome. Feb. 12 – Valentine Country Craft Fair Nittany Shop With Heart’s Third Annual Valentine Country Craft Fair is Saturday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – held in conjunction with The Old Gregg School’s indoor Farmers’ Market. The event benefits The Penns Valley HOPE Fund. It will be at The Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, 106 School Street, Spring Mills. Admission is free and all ages are welcome! Feb. 12 – Dinner and Concert A dinner/concert will be held at The Fellowship Bible Church – 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, on Saturday, February 12. The meal will start at 5 p.m. with the concert to follow. Victory Express from Mt. Joy will be singing along with The Covalts from Spring Mills. Victory Express will also be at the church on Sunday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Feb. 12 – Skate Party Join State College’s Un-birthday Group at Penn Skates for some pre-Valentine’s Day fun! The event, scheduled for Saturday, February 12, is open to non-members. $15 includes admission, snacks and skate rental. After admission of the 25th guest, the event will be able to raise money for a local non-profit. The Un-birthday group is a community group for women 21-35 that are mostly new to State College and are looking for a way to merge into the community. Anyone interested in joining the group or attending this event may contact Veronica at unbirthdaygroup@hotmail.com Feb. 13 – Spaghetti Supper The annual Spaghetti Supper hosted by the East Penns Valley Area Branch Library will be held at the Aaronsburg Civic Club on February 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone involved volunteers their time and many of the goods are donated for the event. Prices for meals are: adults $10; children five to 12 $5; children under five eat for free. This is the library’s annual fundraising event. Feb. 13 – Rollers’ Scrimmage The State College Area Rollers invite you to their Valentine’s Day Massacre, their first scrimmage exhibition, February 13 at Penn Skates. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bout starts at 6 p.m. It’s the battle between the FBI and the Mafia, for the rollers’ first blood, sweat, and fishnet filled event. It’s family friendly, kids welcome. Admission is $8 for ages 10 and over. Feb. 19 – Indoor Yard Sale New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will have an Indoor Yard sale on Saturday February 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a soup, sandwich and bake sale. Eat in or take out; food will be available all day. Do you want to sell? Table cost is $5 Contact Jeanne at (814) 364-1245 or Lisa at (814) 349-4363. All proceeds support our food bank. Feb. 22 – Heart Health Event A Heart Health Event, Matters of the Heart is open to the public, starting with refreshments at 6 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Attendees will enjoy viewing three of the “Celebrity Red Dresses” from the The Heart Truth Red Dress Campaign from the American Heart Association. Presentations will be by cardiologists, Jeffery Gilbert, MD and Albert Zoda, MD, and a recent patient of a stent procedure. Registration is recommended, (814) 234-6727. March 3 – Digital Newspaper Project Presentation The Penn State Newspaper Project is holding a presentation Thursday, March 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Foxdale Village Auditorium in State College. This features presenters Karen Morrow, project manager for the Pennsylvania Digital Newspaper Project, and Sue Kellerman, head of the Digitization and Preservation Dept. at PSU Libraries Historic Newspapers. Historic newspapers online may provide you with tidbits of information about the daily lives of your ancestors. Find out how and where to find online collections of digitalized historic PA newspapers – accessible to everyone, every where. You’ll also learn how to browse and search this resource. This is presented by the Centre County Genealogical Society. March 19 – Vera Bradley Bingo Geisinger Medical Group Bellefonte is hosting a Vera Bradley Bingo event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. It will be held at the Bellefonte Area High School Cafeteria at 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now $20 for 20 games. Call Lyndsay for tickets or more information at (814) 353-3517. March 29 – Opening Artist Reception An Opening Reception for the new exhibit, “Willard Dominick Retrospective,” with works by Clearfield artist Willard Dominick, will be at the BHCA Gallery at the Gamble Mill on Tuesday, March 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. All are invited. The Gallery is at the Gamble Mill Tavern, 160 Dunlap Street, Bellefonte. For further information, call (814) 383-0039. The exhibit is presented by the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association.
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Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Aaronsburg, Centre Hall, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile All Centre County Library & Historical Museum locations (Bellefonte, East Penns Valley, Centre Hall, Holt/Philipsburg, Bookmobile): 26th ANNUAL WRITE AND ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN BOOK CONTINUES!—“Go Hog Wild!” First through sixth graders living in or attending school in Centre County can enter a book of their own creation in our 26th Annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest at any of the Centre County Library branches (East Penns Valley, Bellefonte, Bookmobile, Centre Hall, Philipsburg). Contest guidelines are available at the locations listed. Entries may be turned in at any branch; deadline is Saturday, February 26. For more information, contact DJ. Lilly at (814) 355-1516 X205 or kidzone@centrecountylibrary.org. Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call 355-1516 for more information: BOOK BABIES—Stories and activities geared for kids up to two years old with a favorite adult in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte: Wednesday, February 2 at 9:15am: “Fun with Fuzzy Critters”—Read stories and sing songs about fuzzy underground friends. STORYTIME—Stories and related activities geared for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult in the Centre County Library Kidzone in Bellefonte: Wednesday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: “Groundhogs and Other Fuzzy Critters”—Enjoy stories about our underground friends. THE ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come pick up your copy of the February selection at any Centre County Library location. Wednesday, February 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HOOKS & NEEDLES—Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Centre County Library February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24 Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call 342-1987 for more information: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE/BABY’S MORNING OUT—Rhythmic adventures through the world of Mother Goose for children under three years old interacting with a favorite adult focusing on rhymes and music on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Followed by informal fun with friends and educational toys: February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME— Stories and related activities geared for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult: Wednesday, February 2 at 10:30am and Thursday, February 3 at 2pm: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES—Activities geared for school-age kids with a favorite adult: Thursday, February 3 at 6pm—Cherub Pin Craft East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call 349-5328 for more information: ADULT BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION Tuesday, February 8 at 12:30 p.m. NEEDLES NIGHT: Stitchers of all ages are invited to bring any sort of needlecraft to work on including knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch. Get inspired by others’ projects and share sewing tips! Thursday, February 10 and Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m. BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult: Monday, January 31 at 10:15 a.m.: “Furry Critters”—We’re going to explore the world of groundhogs and other furry critters today. Monday, February 7 at 10:15 a.m.: “Lovely Valentines”—Listen to stories and sing songs about love. STORYTIMES—stories and related activities for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult: Monday, January 31 at 11:15 a.m.: “Furry Critters”—We’re going to explore the world of groundhogs and other furry critters today. Monday, February 7 at 11:15am: “Lovely Valentines”—Create a Valentine for your loved one. Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call 364-2580 for more information: ADULT CRAFT NIGHTS—Join us in creating Snowballs and Vintage Valentine Jars. All supplies will be provided, but you may want to bring your own bucket to carry Snowballs. Pre-registration is requested. Wednesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to twoyear-olds with a favorite adult: Thursday, February 3 at 1:30pm: “Fun with Fuzzy Critters”—Read stories and sing songs about fuzzy underground friends. STORYTIMES—stories and related activities for two- to sixyear-olds with a favorite adult: Friday, January 28 at 1:30 p.m.: “Calling All Astronauts!”— Explore our solar system—and maybe even meet an alien— through stories and games. Friday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m.: “Groundhogs and Other Fuzzy Critters”— Stories about our underground friends. KNITTING CIRCLE—second and fourth Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 10 and February 24
PSU Research Study Have you or a friend or relative been a study volunteer in a research study conducted at Penn State? Penn State researchers would like to talk to adults who live and work in central PA and have participated in research at the University Park campus. Your previous participation in research can consist of completing surveys or questionnaires, eating special diets, exercising, having blood drawn, taking any kind of tests, etc. Groups are being scheduled at the convenience of the volunteers at the Survey Research Center’s Innovation Park location and volunteers will receive $5 for their participation in one two-hour session. Interested adults (18 years and older) may call Diana Crom at the Survey Research Center at Penn State at (814) 863-0170 or 800-648-3617 for more information.
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Indoor Winter Farmers Market An indoor winter farmers market is scheduled for every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the State College Municipal Building, 243 South Allen Street, State College. The market will be weekly for the foreseeable future. The market will feature products from the following vendors: Spring Bank Acres – dairy products Sam Swarey – baked goods Jacob Stoltzfus – drinks, snacks, canned goods Fasta & Ravioli Co. – handcrafted artisan pasta and sauces Dawg Gone Bees Honey & Gifts – honey and honey products
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Steve Bowes – fruit and root vegetables Elk Creek Fish Hatchery – smoked trout and salmon For more information, stop by the market and talk to Sam Swarey and/or Raymond Fisher at Spring Bank Acres; or call Jody Alessandrine at the Downtown State College Improvement District, (814) 238-7004.
2 DAY PUBLIC AUCTION Commercial Real Estate and Complete Hardware Inventory Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th – Starting 8 AM Both Days Complete liquidation of Sweitzer’s Hardware and Gifts Real estate offered on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Real estate being offered for sale contingent upon the seller’s approval and acceptance of the highest offered bid. 2821 Earlystown Road (route 45) Centre Hall, PA. 16828
REAL ESTATE: 6,000 sq. ft. Main retail store, 27 paved parking spaces, 2 bathrooms, 4 front separate entrances, large front display windows, large covered front display porch, 1,080 sq. ft. additional showroom, 30’ x 45’ heated stockroom/warehouse & a detached 40’ x 48’ warehouse at rear of property. INVENTORY: A to Z Hardware, Bolts, Nuts, Fasteners, Specialty Hardware, Plumbing, Electrical, Paints, Mechanics Tools, Carpenters Tools, Conduit, Wire, Lawn & Garden Tools, Gift & Craft Items, RV & Camper Items, Automotive Items, Household Items, Small Gas Engine parts and too much more to mention!!! Please go to www.dilliardauctions.com to view inventory photos and real estate details.
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Mon 31-Jan Wolf Furniture, 138 Valley Vista Dr., State College......................... 12-6:00 Mon 31-Jan PSU, West Halls, Waring Commons, Study Lounge - A $4 contribution will be made to the Four Diamonds Fund in honor of all presenting donors. The donor may choose to which THON-registered student group this will be credited........................... 1-7:00 TUES 1-Feb RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 205 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Giant Fresh baked cookies in the canteen............. 10 - 4:00 TUES 1-Feb SNOW SHOE AMBULANCE BLDG., 492 W. SYCAMORE RD., SNOWSHOE Pizza Mia pizza in the canteen......................... 12:30 - 6:30 TUES 1-Feb PSU - REC HALL, MEZZANINE, N. ATHERTON ST. - A $4 contribution will be made to the Four Diamonds Fund in honor of all presenting donors. The donor may choose to which THON-registered student group this will be credited....................... 10 - 4:00 TUES 1-Feb PSU - NITTANY CROSSINGS, LOBBY, 601 VAIRO BLVD., STATE COLLEGE A $4 contribution will be made to the Four Diamonds Fund in honor of all presenting donors. The donor may choose to which THON-registered student group this will be credited............................................................. 1 - 7:00 WED 2-Feb PSU - WARNOCK HALLS, 105 WARNOCK COMMONS A $4 contribution will be made to the Four Diamonds Fund in honor of all presenting donors. The donor may choose to which THON-registered student group this will be credited............................................................. 1 - 7:00
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Please call the Bald Eagle State Park Office for more information at 814-625-2775! Friday, January 28 Eat. LEED. Ski: A Mid-Winter Sampler — Join the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle for a sampling of what the park and inn have to offer. An all-inclusive, one-night stay is designed to introduce you to our sustainability efforts with a locally sourced reception and dinner Friday night. Outdoors, you’re invited to participate in two of the park’s most popular winter programs, Nature on Snowshoes (Friday, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and a Cross Country Ski Adventure (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). Friday night’s dinner is followed by a fireside screening of The Greening of Southie, a documentary about the first LEED-certified residential building in Boston. Begin Saturday with a locally sourced breakfast which will prepare you for the skiing and historic harvesting ice demonstration (Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). Double occupancy, $179.00 plus applicable taxes. Call the Nature Inn at (814) 625-2879 to book your stay, or for more information. Nature on Snowshoes — Explore the winter woods on snowshoes and discover what animals are out and about during this blustery season. A limited number of snowshoes are available for adults and children. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 25 and can be done by calling the park office at (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event is 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 29 Cross Country Ski Adventure — Learn the basics of cross country skiing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis, poles, and instruction are free! Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 25 and can be done by calling the park office at (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event is 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Historic Ice Harvesting Demonstration — Can you imagine a life without a freezer? Stop in for this hands-on demonstration on how ice was once gathered for the ice box. There will be a brief presentation inside and then the program will move to the ice where participants will have the chance to harvest their own ice! Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event is 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3 Sunset Ski Adventure — Learn the basics of cross country skiing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis, poles, and instruction are free! Pre-registration is required by Friday, January 28 and can be done by calling the park office at (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event is 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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THUR 3-Feb CENTRE HALL LION’S CLUB, RT. 192, 153 CHURCH ST., CENTRE HALL Pizza Mia pizza in the canteen............................................................. 1:30 - 7:00 THUR 3-Feb FERGUSON TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB, RT 45, 424 W. PINE GROVE RD., PINE GROVE MILLS.1:30 - 7:00 THUR 3-Feb PSU - HUB, ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. A $4 contribution will be made to the Four Diamonds Fund in honor of all presenting donors. The donor may choose to which THON-registered student group this will be credited........................................................... 10 - 4:00 FRI
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THE GAZETTE - SERVING CENTRE COUNTY
JANUARY 28, 2011
Centre County Deed Transfers 01/10/2011 thru 01/14/2011
List compiled from information provided by Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. Publisher not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate, however, publisher neither warrants or accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. S=Seller B=Buyer T/M=Township/ Municipality S: Terpak, Patrick A Terpak, Mindy B: Terpack, Patrick A Terpack, Mindy 326 Forrest Ave Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Echard, Lynne King Dennis Dennis, Lynne King Echard, Robert L Echard, Lynn King Dennis Dennis, Lynn King B: Spangler, Carol J 717 Tussey Lane State College, PA 16801 $178,500.00 T/M: College S: Rittenhouse, Paul M B: Thaker, Upendra N Thaker, Bharati 278 Misty Hill Drive State College, PA 16801 $210,000.00 T/M: Harris
S: Horner, James E Horner, Valerie Miller, Valerie Ann B: Horner, James E 314 Crust Road Howard, PA 16841 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Rojas, Rosette B: Rojas, Rosette Rojas, Marissa 1180 Circleville Road State College, PA 16803 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Tiracorda, Natalie C B: Toner, Peter C Jacobs, Mary C 2283 Fairfield Circle State College, PA 16801 $245,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Lee, Mark A B: ClymireKyle H 3050 S Eagle Valley Rd Julian, PA 16844 $80,000.00 T/M: Union S: Stoltzfus, Jacob B Stoltzfus, Sara Ann B: Stoltzfus, Alvin M Stoltzfus, Katie Z 156 School Lane Spring Mills, PA 16875 $1.00 T/M: Penn
S: Fischer, Jason S B: Fischer, Jason S Fischer, Christina A 1600 West Branch Road State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: College
S: Kresovich, Joseph J Kresovich, Teri R B: Burger, Beau J Burger, Kelley E 201 Union Street Fleming, PA 16835 $124,000.00 T/M: Unionville
S: Hicks, Joseph H Hicks, Sharon Rebecca B: Hicks, Joseph H Hicks, Sharon Rebecca 344 Siglerville $1.00 T/M: Penn
S: Spackman, Donald J Tr B: Spackman, D Jeffrey Spackman, Chad W 448 Spackman Lane $1.00 T/M: Worth
S: Grove, Duane A B: Grove, Duane A Grove, Jill A 147 Grove Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Benner S: Heckman, Robert L B: Flick, Carl J Rowles, Tonee R 148 Firehouse Lane $135,500.00 T/M: Walker S: Heckman, Robert L B: Flick, Carl J Rowles, Tonee R Hublersburg Road $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Somers, Warren G Sr Somers, Lucretia R B: Kresovich, Joseph J III Kresovich, Teri R 301 Third St $203,000.00 T/M: Milesburg S: Breon, Abbie R B: Breon, Abbie R Harter, Wyatt J 396 Dunkle Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Rider, Vicki J Rider, Richard H B: Zlock, Milan E Zlock, Marybeth 115 Fernleaf Court State College, PA 16801 $460,000.00 T/M: College S: Solt, Calvin J Jr Solt, Teresa G B: Cain, Gary Lee 261 Buttonwood St $2,000.00 T/M: Unionville S: Weiss, Richard Weiss, Kristie B: Mania, Donald M Mania Eva M 299 Skytop Lane $84,000.00 T/M: Patton
GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates & times for all Centre County social & service groups, organizations, clubs, etc that has membership open to the public. To have yours listed send to editor@centrecountygazette.com or mail to Stott Publications, PO Box 129, Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877
Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. BEA Class of 1959 holds its monthly dinner on the first Thursday each month at 6 p.m. at the Highway Pizza Pub on Zion Road in Bellefonte. Any questions call Joyce at (814) 383-4337 BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 625-2132. Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business After Hours on February 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Train Station. Current and prospective members welcomed. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks. The Bellefonte Elks Home Service Night Auction and Las Vegas Night begin at 6 p.m. on February 19 at the Lodge, to support the State Elks Major Project. This project provides funding for in-home nursing services, at no cost to clients. Bellefonte Encampment #72 and Ridgeley Canton #8 meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association will meet at Sally Houser’s home at 716 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte on February 4 at 7 p.m. The group will investigate the possibilities of the Mills Brothers coming to our town. Please bring a drink or snacks to share. For additional information contact Mary McMurtrie, BHCA Arts Administrator, (814) 355-9109. 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.
S: Corman, James A B: Corman, James A Corman, Mary G 102 Garbrick Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring
S: Sathianathan, Dhushy Sathianathan, Gita B: Yu, Manyu Margaret 107 Fernwood Court $148,000.00 T/M: Patton
S: Mountaintop Resources Inc B: Mountaintop Resources Inc Hunter Ridge Road $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe S: Mountaintop Resources Inc B: Mountaintop Resources Inc Hunter Ridge Road $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe
S: Fetterolf, Elsie M B: Stoltzfus, Jacob S 192 Black Bear Lane $15,000.00 T/M: Miles
S: Lampe, Eleanor C B: Lampe, Eleanor C Lampe, Beth A S: Haslet, Michael D 542 Ridge Avenue B: Haslet, Michael D State College, PA 16803 Haslet, Wendy L S: Mountaintop Resources Inc $1.00 1200 Blue Spruce Creek B: Mountaintop Resources Inc T/M: State College Bellefonte, PA 16823 Hunter Ridge Road $1.00 $1.00 S: Northwest Savings Bank T/M: Walker T/M: Snow Shoe B: Nastase, Kimberly A S: Heinz, Christopher S W Sycamore Road S: Deitz, Jerry A S: Johnson, Mildred E Heinz, Colette J $100,000.00 Deitz, Betty J B: Johnson, Andrew E Heinz, Steven D T/M: Snow Shoe Johnson, Jodie R B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz B: Heinz, Christopher S 216 Johnson Hill Road Revocable Living Heinz, Colette J S: Strickler, Ronald A Bellefonte, PA 16823 Deitz, Jerry A Tr 1433 E Park Hills Ave Strickler, Nancy A $1.00 Deitz, Betty J Tr State College, PA 16803 T/M: Boggs B: Bryerton, Stacie L 465 Haagan Road $1.00 124 Nittany Street $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Amberleigh LP Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 T/M: Curtin B: Maney, Mark D $131,000.00 S: Heller-Guenther, Lesley 164 Dorchester Lane T/M: Spring S: Deitz, Jerry A by Sheriff Bellefonte, PA 16823 $193,635.00 Deitz, Betty J B: Federal Home Loan S: Dangel, Arthur J T/M: Benner B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz Mortgage Corp Doriguzzi-Dangel, Tina E 2216 Zion Road Revocable Living B: Alexander, Jacob M S: Breon, Kimberly M $4,037.59 Deitz, Jerry A Tr Alexander, Cynthia D Breon, Jedidiah D T/M: Spring Deitz, Betty J Tr 444 Hunter Avenue B: Breon, Kimberly M 351 Orviston Mountain Rd State College, PA 16801 S: Dreese, Brenda F by Sheriff 170 Arrowhead Way $1.00 Bellefonte, PA 16823 $573,500.00 Dreese, Bryan T by Sheriff $1.00 T/M: Curtin T/M: College B: Citimortgage Inc T/M: Benner 160 Allegheny Street S: Deitz, Jerry A S: Dhoieam, Peera $5,520.39 S: Corman, R Marie Deitz, Betty J Dhoieam, Asiyud Long, Robert R B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz T/M: Unionville B: Dangel, Arthur J Jr S: Money, Michael J B: Bontrager, Gary A Revocable Living Doriguzzi-Dangel, Tina E Money, Jennifer L Hackman, Stephen R Deitz, Jerry A Tr 180 Presidents Drive Long, Jeffrey Scott B: Smyth, Joshua M Deitz, Betty J Tr Bontrager Hackman & Long $283,000.00 3135 Sheffield Drive Orviston Mountain Rd State College, PA 16801 107 Manor Road T/M: Patton $1.00 $360,000.00 $207,000.00 T/M: Curtin T/M: Centre Hall S: College Centre Associates T/M: Ferguson B: Brugler, Geoffrey M S: Patel, Kalidas R S: Deitz, Jerry A S Allen Street S: Green, Francis E Jr by Sheriff Deitz, Betty J $1,959,000.00 Green, Peggy R Patel, Truptiben K B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz B: Green, Peggy R T/M: State College by Sheriff Revocable Living Green, Francis E Jr Trupti Hospitality Inc Deitz, Jerry A Tr S: College Centre Associates Green, Brian K by Sheriff Deitz, Betty J Tr Green, Stephaine Y B: Tri-Valley Properties LLC B: Ed Davis Family partnership Orviston Mountain Rd 716 Gorton Road 135 S Allen Street 971 N Eagle Valley Rd $1.00 $2,241,000.00 $1.00 $2,500,000.00 T/M: Boggs T/M: Snow Shoe T/M: Curtin T/M: State College S: Imbt, John H Cooper, Carol I B: Kuhlman, George A Kuhlman, Shawn M 736 Boal Gap Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 $100,000.00 T/M: Potter
Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at the Cafe on the Park at Talleyrand Park. Guests and visitors welcome. (No meetings on December 24 and 31.) For more information on BSRC, contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453. Bible Study for Adults offers helpful and practical explanations from Ezekiel & Daniel. There is also a teen meeting (Games & God’s Word) with Pastor Jeremy. These take place at the Nittany Baptist Church just east of Boalsburg on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Call (814) 360-1601 for more info. Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 4, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Call Kristin Sides for information (814) 234-6175 or e-mail ksides@mountnittany.org. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets the third Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1609 N Atherton St. State College. For more information call (814) 280-5839. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Centre Region Model Investment Club is a project of the Central PA Chapter of BetterInvesting – the only club they know of in the Centre Region which has an investment club that is open to the public. For information call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com. Diabetes Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., conference rooms 1 & 2, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Entrance E, State College. Diabetes education classes are also held regularly. For info contact Certified Diabetes Educator Amy Leffard, RN, BSN, CDE, at (814) 231.7095 or aleffard@mountnittany.org. Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Centre Crest. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Social Service Assistant, Centre Crest Nursing Facility, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140
S: Perryman, Lynn E Perryman, Nancy A B: Perryman, Eric R Perryman, Shawn M 288 Greens Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 $76,700.00 T/M: Spring S: Heidrich, Robert A Heidrich, Kristina M B: Bhanubandh, Tim 433 W Park Avenue State College, PA 16803 $398,000.00 T/M: State College S: Martin, David Martin, Catherine A B: Brown, Robert G Brown, Louise R 156 Gaslight Circle State College, PA 16801 $275,000.00 T/M: College S: Smith, Richard G Smith, Angela M B: Stolte, Christopher D Stolte, Carol M 371 E Beaver Street $134,900.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Bates, Blane B Estate Ford, Dena McClellan B: Federal National Mortgage Assoc 225 Fairlawn Avenue $100,000.00 T/M: College S: Lucas, Dale E by Sheriff Lucas, Ruth A by Sheriff Lucas, Tad E by Sheriff Lucas, Sally C by Sheriff B: Everhome Mortgaage Company 118 N Centre Street $4,676.35 T/M: Philipsburg
Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday of the month in Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the west side of the Penn State Campus in State College. Agenda: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – social hour, refreshments in the lobby; 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.- free door prize drawings, announcements; 8 p.m. – speaker. Junior Rockhounds also meet on third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building (during the social hour for the regular NMS meeting). Call (814) 867-6263 for details. Maps and directions are available through nittanymineral.org. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. The mediators for the class are Nancy Campbell, LCC; Kristie Kaufman, MD; Jody Whipple, RD, LDN, CDE. Classes help children and parents with understanding eating disorders. For info contact Kristie Kaufman, MD, at (814) 466-7921. Patton Township Business Association is holding a meeting January 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building. Reservations Required: (814) 237-2822 or PankoWealthManagement@gmail.com. State College Elks Lodge holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the State College Elks Country Club. State College Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at Damon’s of State College at 6 p.m. State College Toasmasters meeting is Thursday, February 3 and 17, 6 p.m. 80 p.m., South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Dr., visit http://statecollege.freetoasthost.net or e-mail tmpr.area9@gmail.com. Women’s Mid Day Connection Luncheon is Tuesday, February 8 at 11:45 a.m. at Elk’s Country Club, Boalsburg. For reservations or cancellations, call Margo at 355-7615.
I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap.
Zion MOPS & Beyond meets the first Thursday of each month at 3261 Zion Road Bellefonte from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and on the third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First visit is free; $10 annual membership fee when you join.
Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant at the west end of Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.
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PSU Police Report & DISPOSITION LOG
20 January 2011 PSU201000355 Stalking / Harassment – Officer White filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against visitor, Stephen L. Kasacek, 70 Colebrook Road, Norfolk, CT. Kasacek was charged with Stalking and Harassment. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 1 February 2010 at Sackett Building, University Park. PSU201004044 Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition / Receiving Stolen Property – Officer White filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Justin P. Long, 2990 Buffalo Run Road, Apartment #4, Bellefonte. Long was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition and Receiving Stolen Property. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 1 November 2010 at White Building, University Park. PSU201100045 Drug Law Violation – Officer O’Brien filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Hanna V. Vovchanska, 320 Ritner Hall, University Park. Vovchanska was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a small amount of marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 8 January 2011 at Ritner Hall, University Park. 21 January 2011 PSU201100169 Drug Law Violation/Minor’s Law Violation – PSO Miller filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Samuel M. Schwartz, 624 Locust Lane, State College. Schwartz was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia along with Minor’s Law Violation. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 14 January 2011 at Beaver Hall.
PSU201100088 Drug Law Violation – PSO Quimby filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Ryan P. Brocker, 11713 Corry Place, Philadelphia, and Brendan J. Mcardle, 3921 Eden Street, Philadelphia. Brocker was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana. Mcardle was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred 11 January 2011 at Hamilton Hall. 25 January 2011 PSU201100092 Drug Law Violation – PSO Pollack filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Dillon S. Gentekos, 9 Owl Road, Audubon. Gentekos was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred 11 January 2011 at Tener Hall. PSU201100131 Minor’s Law Violation – PSO Pollack filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Casey E. Murray, 404 South Narberth Avenue, Narberth. Murray was charged with one count of Minor’s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred 13 January 2011 at McKean Road. PSU201100149 Drug Law Violation – PSO Miller filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Leslie A. Dutchcot against students, Peter R. Levitt, 7808 Elm Avenue, Wyndmoor, Max A. Weiss, 25 Stonewall Lane, Mamaroneck, NY, and visitor Sean T. Daley, 15 East Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown. Levitt, Weiss and Daley were each charged with one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred 14 January 2011 at the intersection of Bigler Road and Park Avenue.
fice of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Bryan J. Lee, 14005 Wagon Way, Silver Springs, MD. Lee was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Minor’s Law Violation, and two summary traffic violations. The charges stem from an incident which occurred 16 January 2011 at the intersection of Bigler Road and Curtin Road. PSU201100226 Drug Law Violation – PSO O’Brien filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Erik S. Sandercock, 670 Grove Street, Honesdale and Kurt M. Ennis, 145 Meadow Lane, Dublin. Sandercock and Ennis were each charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred 18 January 2011 at Sproul Hall. PSU201100289 Driving Under the Influence – PSO Meyer filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against visitor, Daniel R. Mussler, 9410 Carmichael Court, Frederick, MD. Mussler was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and a summary traffic violation. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 22 January 2011 at the intersection of Shortlidge Road and East College. 26 January 2011 PSU201100284 Minor’s Law Violation – PSO Meyer filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Christopher M. Stratton, Jr., 1614 Woodford Way, Blue Bell. Stratton was charged with one count of Minor’s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 22 January 2011 at Bigler Hall.
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Death Notices and Obituaries Betty Jean Homan 5/20/61 –1/19/2011 Betty Jean Homan, 49, of Centre Hall, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center at State College. She was born May 20, 1961, in Bellefonte, a daughter of Claude M. and Linda L. Weaver Homan who survive at home. Betty graduated from the Centre Intermediate Unit in 1982, and had been involved with Skills, Strawberry Fields and Sunny Days programs. She was a member or Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, going to tractor pulls, spending time at Grange Fair and attending programs at Beacon Lodge. She had a special affinity for animals and loved having her dogs and cats around her. Betty was a perfectionist in many ways, and would go to great lengths to have a throw rug lying perfectly in it’s place. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister Patty Thompson and her husband Neal Sr. of Spring Mills; her niece Casey and her nephew Neal with whom she loved to spend time. Friends will be received from 1 – 2:30 p. m. Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Centre Hall. A memorial service will follow immediately at 2:30 at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor services, P. O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 02102; or to Strawberry Fields, 3054 Enterprise Dr., State College, PA 16801. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
PLEASANT GAP Rosemary S. Hoy, 84 of Pleasant Gap, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was born on September 14, 1926 in Clearfield. A public visitation as well as a Vigil for the Deceased was held with Deacon Thomas Boldin, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Wetzler Funerals Service, Inc, in Bellefonte, PA. Funeral Mass will be held, Friday, Januray 28, 2011 at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA. Committal will be in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery, Bellefonte, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA. MINGOVILLE Harvey J. Dobson, 96 of Mingoville, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1914, in Waddle. A public visitation was held on January 27, 2011 at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc, in Bellefonte, PA, with funeral services immediately following with Pastor Rob Tevis officiating. Burial followed in Zion Union Cemetery, Walker Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nittany Country Club Tree Fund, P.O. Box 116, Bellefonte, PA. BELLEFONTE James M. Haupt, 59 of Bellefonte, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 25, 1951, in Bellefonte. A public visitation will be held on January 28, 2011from 7-9 pm at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc, 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA. A short eulogy will be read at 8:30 pm at the funeral home by Don Walters. Jim’s wish was to be cremated so there will be no funeral service. People are asked to please donate to the ALS Guardian Angels Foundation, 33761 Limerick Lane, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 or the ALS Western Chapter in Pennsylvania, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209, to help victims to enjoy a better quality of life until a cure is found for the very cruel and rare Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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