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Editor’s Prologue

JANUARY 13, 2012

On The Cover

By Sandi Biddle, managing editor Editora@CentreCountyGazette.com CCGazette@Hughes.net

In the true neighbor-helping-neighbor spirit, this Gazette spotlights local business people – artists, landscapers, brewers, vintners, chefs, florists, and farmers – who make their living by supplying unique products and services. Every momand-pop shop, family-owned restaurant, and independent professional would like a chance to earn your business. From photographers to plumbers, accountants to woodworkers, The Gazette salutes local entrepreneurs – starting with our loyal advertisers.

There are more young stars in this issue: State College thespians in A Year with Frog & Toad, Penns Valley and Bald Eagle VFW’s Voice of Democracy essay winners, and the Farm Show’s Supreme Champion horse, shown by 11-year-old Abraham “Hammer” Allebach of Spring Mills. (Even his teachers call him Hammer.)

If you have a future kindergartner, plenty of schools are reaching out to welcome your little ones. Throughout the paper you’ll find invitations from public and private schools, plus a special event, Countdown to Kindergarten, February 4 at the Nittany Mall.

We’re pleased to introduce a new columnist in this issue, Eric Taylor-Schmidt from Sandy Ridge. He’ll be your source for outdoors news – hunting, fishing, and all things green. Like most outdoorsmen, Eric is always GONE – gone fishing, gone hunting, etc., so we’re fortunate that he’s willing to come inside long enough to share his knowledge. This week’s column is about winter trout fishing.

Hunters will want to check out the PA whitetail deer seminar Tuesday, January 17 in Millheim. (See What’s Happening.)

You’ll find more ways to help fulfill resolutions in this issue. Art Alliance in Lemont will kick off more than a dozen winter classes and seminars: stained glass, watercolors, sculpture, acrylics, pastels, drawing animals, collage, and digital photography. Centre Region Parks and Recreation begins their winter series, too, with fitness, swimming, martial arts, Zumba, yoga, team sports, clogging, and gymnastics. There’s something for everyone, from three-year olds to seniors.

The lack of snow has temporarily thwarted traditional winter outdoor pursuits, like ice skating, skiing, sledding, and snowboarding. Perhaps we’ll enjoy more seasonal weather in time for The Gazette’s January 27 winter-sports issue. Next week, we’ll look at money – how to earn it, invest it, and keep it away from the tax man.

Community dinners and the arts continue to dominate our events calendars.

Ham pot pie and plays, soup sales and the symphony, meatloaf and museums – all benefit you and your neighbors, by bringing bright flashes of pleasure to otherwise dreary days.

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HARRISBURG – After Sam filed his story from the Farm Show, Abraham “Hammer” Allebach, age 11, a fifth-grader from Spring Mills, won the title of Supreme Champion of all horses in the entire Farm Show competition – the best of show. Here he’s shown receiving his honor from the Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, alongside his champion draft horse, Windermere Markie Maid. Hammer helped deliver this horse two years ago. The Allebachs have been breeding Percherons since 1972 and his dad, Gerald, has been showing them since 1976. “Hammer beat all the adults, even me,” Gerald said with well-earned pride.

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Letters to the Editor Thank You from The Elks

Thank You from the Red Cross

THANK YOU! The Elks Christmas Charity Event again touched the lives of so many underprivileged families in Central PA due to the eorts of so many. With the economic uncertainty of the last few years, I have no doubt how appreciative so many are of our eorts. We should all be very proud of the work we continue to do on behalf of those in our local area.

Dave went on to thank Chuck Pavloski, his family, Gene Wellar and his wife, Ann Lamotte, the entire Nittany Leatherneck detachment, Boalsburg and Alpha ďŹ re companies, all those who sorted and organized, and the congregation of St. John’s United Church of Christ, who donated more than 750 items.

Other thank yous of note included Kris Santillo, Jim French and McClanahan's Downtown Market, US Food and Tyler Hughes, Henry Sahakian and Uni-Marts, and Rick and Mary Knipe of Knipe Hearing Aid Centers, Inc. Corporate sponsors and additional thanks go to Butterkrust Bakery, Stroehmann Bakery, McClanahan's Downtown Market, McAneny Brothers, Dan Harner and Harner Farm, FaithCentre, Judge Brad Lunsford, the volunteers from the food bank, and all Elks personnel who lent a hand sorting, wrapping, and organizing – of which there were dozens.

David Wasson State College Elks Christmas Charity Program Coordinator 2011

On behalf of the clients we serve, I want to thank everyone who helped make the American Red Cross-Centre Communities Chapter Gift Wrap booth at the Nittany Mall a huge success.

More than 1,600 gifts were wrapped and almost $9,000 was raised through gift wrapping and donations.

I want to especially thank the following organizations, businesses and individuals that helped: ◆ Nittany Mall for providing the space for our event. ◆ Frost & Conn, Inc. for their 10th year of sponsorship. ◆ SPE Federal Credit Union for their 10th year of sponsorship. ◆ House Wire, Inc. for their 2nd year of sponsorship. ◆ Karen Delmonico, Geri Stonebraker, Louise Shope, Tracey Moore and Judi Vratarich for their hard work to make sure everything ran smoothly. ◆ The set-up and tear-down crew – your hard work has not gone unnoticed. ◆ The volunteers who gave their time to wrap the gifts. ◆ Our wonderful customers who had their gifts wrapped.

Everyone’s support is vital to the success of this program thank you very much. See you next year!

If you have any questions please call me at 237-3162.

Sincerely, Ruth A. Markle, Community Resources Director

ED: Dave sent a three-page thank-you letter which named everyone who contributed – an outstanding eort for our community.

However, we had to severely edit his note for publication.

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As if Bob didn’t have enough challenges with eminent domain about to take away the location of his business – instead of signing last week’s letter to the editor as Bob Bowersox, owner, Victorian Signs, I mistyped Jim Bowersox (the name of an old friend). My apologies go out to this brave and outspoken entrepreneur. I wish him luck in ďŹ ghting to stay in business at his present location. Eminent domain for the greater good is one thing – but another park? Three point ďŹ ve million dollars of debt for Bellefonte taxpayers? It’s worth looking into.

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Centre County Schools BEA Commended Students

WINGATE – Bald Eagle Area seniors Tim Gleason (left) and Kyle Johnson have been named as Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Packing Up for Kindergarten Bald Eagle Area Open Houses On January 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., families with children entering kindergarten in September 2012 are invited to one of three Bald Eagle Area elementary schools for “Packing up for Kindergarten” Parents are invited to learn what they can do to help prepare their child for kindergarten. Childcare will be provided.

The Mountaintop Area Elementary School RSVP number is (814) 387-6861. You are welcome to stay for the PTO meeting.

The same event will take place simultaneously at Port Matilda Elementary School, RSVP (814) 692-7429 and at Wingate Elementary School, RSVP (814) 355-4872.

The kindergarten preparation event at Howard Elementary School is January 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP (814) 625-2423.

BEA Voice of Democracy Winners

WINGATE – Congratulations to the BEA Voice of Democracy winners (from left) – seated: Kate Snyder; Haley Furrow; Krista Frantz; and Gabrielle Davidson; standing – Don Tressler, Past Post Commander of Bellefonte VFW Post 1600; Brittany Myers, Nick Carlson, Matthew Fye, and Social Studies Instructor Tim Kasper. The theme for the 20112012 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition was “Is there Pride in Serving in Our Military?” All of the BEA students received monetary awards for their entries, with Gabrielle Davidson placing first, Haley Furrow placing second, and Kate Snyder placing third.

Schlow Stories

By Amy Debach Confer

STATE COLLEGE - Some of the countless appealing aspects of living in Centre County include its international culture, bustling art scene, and an array of live music choices. On Saturday January 21, a new 12-week series will start at the Schlow library in State College that encompasses all of these perks.

The series is appropriately named, World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues.

The series was organized by a partnership between the Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania, Schlow Centre Region Library, Global Connections, and the Center for Global Studies at Penn State.

Corey Whitesell, the leader of the program, is also the FLAP (Foreign Language Assistance Program) Grant director. The FLAP program is in its last year of a three-year grant. Through this grant, the books chosen and read for the World Stories Alive series will be purchased for the Young Scholars and Schlow library. Corey explained that learning a new or foreign language is generally easier for children to comprehend or pick-up than adults, so the program will be geared for children from ages three to eight, but families are more than welcome to attend, participate, and learn.

When asked if Corey is fluent in any language, she listed a variety of languages that she’s street-savvy in speaking. These included French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Corey added that there are language programs for adults starting soon, one being a Turkish language class.

Because the Centre County community is so diverse and full of international culture, the program will get native and international children, students, or community members interested in learning about another culture or language.

Each week the series will feature a different lan-

guage including Arabic, Russian, and Korean. Starting on January 21, the Chinese language will be featured, as the Chinese New Year is coming up. Other highlighted languages in the series may be coordinated to native celebration days in that culture. The World Stories Alive program will replace the normal one-hour story time slot on Saturdays and the itinerary will include reading a book, chosen by the presenters, in the language chosen that week, followed by a translation of the book, a song from the culture, and an art activity pertaining to the featured language. The art activities will be taught at a variety of levels to accommodate the age range of the participants.

The program will be made possible by members of the above groups as well as other international and local parents, teachers, and community members who are fluent in specific foreign languages. Another goal of the program is to structure an experience for the children that are both understandable and easy to learn.

I’m personally excited for the program to begin because I participated in the Global Connections International Student friendship program when I first moved to the area. In the program I met several international community members including a girl from India, with whom I built a lasting friendship.

The World Stories Alive: Tales of Many Tongues series is a positive and structured way for children to become aware and familiar with their fellow international students and community members. For questions regarding the program, contact Corey Whitesell (814) 441-4673 or the Schlow Library.

Local Student Heading for Statewide Essay Contest Article & photo by Sam Stitzer

Penns Valley 10th grader Lauren Eberly believes there is great pride in serving in America’s military services. She wrote an essay stating her belief for the Potters Mills VFW’s Voice of Democracy essay contest, and won first place. Her essay was submitted to the Voice of Democracy district contest, which included entries from several central Pennsylvania counties, and took first place in that contest as well.

Now Lauren is headed for the Pennsylvania state contest in Harrisburg on January 28 to compete with students from all around the state. She could win a $1,000 scholarship at the state contest, and if she wins that contest will go to the national contest, where she could win up to $30,000.

Two of Lauren’s teachers at Penns Valley High School, Laura Tobias and Sarah Farrant, require their students to enter the essay contest for part of their grade in two classes. Between Mrs. Tobias’s Advanced Modern World Studies class and Ms. Farrant’s College English 10 classes, the VFW received 55 essays for judging. The essays are read orally by the students, then recorded and submitted on compact disks. They must be between three and five minutes long. Judging criteria are originality (30 percent), content (35 percent), and delivery (35 percent).

This year’s theme “Is there pride in serving in our military?” was chosen by the VFW. Lauren’s essay states that there is great pride in serving in the military, and she supports her view with examples. She quoted former presidents Calvin Coolidge and Ronald Reagan commenting on the volatility of freedom and the honor associated with defending it.

“Soldiers sacrifice their lives every day for our coun-

try. This is worth taking pride in,” said Lauren in her essay. “We enjoy rights and liberties that few in this world have. That does not come without cost,” she added. She mentioned Medal of Honor winner, U.S. Army Sgt. Leroy A. Petry, who was shot in both legs and had his hand severed by an exploding grenade in Afghanistan. In spite of his wounds, Sgt. Petry’s only thought while recovering was getting back into combat. He displayed an incredible level of pride in serving his country.

She cited George Washington who said "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." Lauren added “In other words, the more we honor our veterans, the more likely each generation will be to stand up and defend this great nation. We must never forget that there is great pride in serving in our military. By honoring our past and present soldiers, we secure our future.”

We wish Laruen Eberly the best of luck in the state essay competition in Harrisburg.

VFW essay contest winner, Lauren Eberly, (center) with teachers Laura Tobias (left) and Sarah Farrant (right).

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Centre County Schools Bald Eagle Area Middle/Senior High School DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL 2011-2012 Quarter 1 GRADE 12: Toby Allen, Kylie-Lynne Bechdel, Michael Blaylock, Jessica Brobeck, Dustin Coakley, Jonathan Cowher, Rachel Davis, Emily Decker, Morgan Donley, Brittany Etters, Brooke Fisher, Kyle Frost, Abby Gettig, Timothy Gleason, Rochelle Gonzalez, Kelley Hamer, Randall Haynes, Kendra Howell, Kyle Johnson, Taylor Kresovich, Garren Kunes, Kathryn Lyons, Danielle Martz, Angelina Masteller, Victoria McKean, Edwin McMillin, Maggie Mehalko, Sarah Miller, Nathan Neely, Chelsey Poorman, Kristin Pratt, Kodie Vermillion, Alaina Warner.

GRADE 11: Bryan Butler, Katelyn Cramer, Lawrence Flood, Billie-Jo Friedline, Olivia Hardy, Brittany Keith, Evan Kim, Benjamin Leskovansky, Jared Maurer, Mikayla Robison, Douglas Rogers, Richard Spicer, Jacob Taylor, Morgan Thomas, Marissa Ward.

GRADE 10: Luke Besong, Ellie Chambers, Rosalind Cowan, Abbey Crago, Kayla Crestani, Gabrielle Davidson, Courtney Fisher, Briana Gardner, David Gawryla, Jeffrey Gleason, Cristen Heaton, Michelle Kachik, Kassidy Kellerman, Alice Lehota, Zachary Miller, Megan Peters, Stephanie Price, Emily Quick, Courtney Reese, Mackenzie Roan, Cheyenne Smolko, Sarah Torres, Levi Veneziano, Kourtney Vermillion, Jessica Wellar.

GRADE 9: Mackenzie Basalla, Dylan Bathurst, Sarah Blaylock, Jessica Bressler, Hannah Brown, Rylee Butler, Madeline Cingle, Christopher Emel, Brandon Gettig, Haley Giedroc, James Hall, Brittany Lutz, Mitchell McCurdy, Braden Meckley, Katherine Prewitt, Dalton Roberts, Meghan Shiels, A. Kate Snyder, Shanelle Spotts, Clarissa Woomer, Tylor Yarrison.

GRADE 8: Mariah Ballock, Matthew Blaylock, Karina Bloom, Anthony Climent, Adrianna Cohen, Dallis Dillon, John Friedline, Baylee Kachik, Morgan Nyman, Trent Shaw, Sarah Van Cise, Mary Veneziano, Seth Woodring, Stone Woodring.

GRADE 7: Olivia Andrews, Alyssa Askey, Tia Barndt, Tess Bechdel, Karissa Bittinger, Julia Breining, James Carlson, Julia Cingle, Reyanne Corl, Margaret Cowan, Morgan Dubbs, Moreta Dyke, Regan Dyke, Jesse Edwards, Brian Egan, Savannah Elder, Whitney Galley, Lacey Geyer, Clayton Giedroc, Amber Guenot, Caleigh Guenot, Madison Hahn, Hannah Hemphill, Haylee Hemphill, Allison Hess, Madelynn Holderman, Luke Holler, Austin Huyett, Joshua Johnson, Luke Jozefick, Karli Koleno, Colton Lucas, Madison Maney, Phoebe McClincy, Shania Moore, Elias Myers, Kayla O’Leary, Christy Pressler, Holden Price, Barry Reiter, Madison Ripka, Madison Roan, Velanna Skripek, Carson Spence, Ty Walker, Skyler Woodward.

GRADE 6: Michael Bailey, Garret Barnhart, Gabriel Basalla, Elena Batchko, Katelyn Bathurst, Austin Besong, Rachel Brown, Cale Burkett, Morgan Chambers, Zachary Chambers, Nolan Climent, Faith Corman, Kaylee Davis, Mark Eminhizer, Jared Gettig, Donald Habovick, Hayleigh Harpster, Charlotte Harris, Dylan Harvey, Noah Hockenberry, Lucas Holderman, Mariah Houck, Mae Hugar, Heather Huyett, Joshua Ishler, Grant King, Seth Koleno, Mackenzie McCloskey, Adazia Mellott, Jacob Michael, Cierrra Miller, Maryn Moore, Emma Murgas, Alyson Onder, Tiffany Rees, Garrett Rigg, Reiley Robinson, Alice Statham, Nathaniel VanOuse, Mariah Veneziano, Kiersten Walker, Courtney Ward, Madison Watkins, Shane Wellar, Brooke Woodward,

Tobi Yarrison.

SECOND HONOR ROLL 2011-2012 Quarter 1 GRADE 12: Leigh Baney, Carrie Barnyak, Taylor Cingle, Shay Cramer, Tessa Cramer, Carol Fayman, Steven Gawryla, Keirsey Hackenberg, Kendra Howell, Sheri McCloskey, Emilie Rogers, Samantha Wellar.

GRADE 11: Emily Chambers, Dennis Fisher, Travis Giedroc, Dale Haagen, Kaitlyn Laird, Katy Livezey, Cole Long, Dustin Lyter.

GRADE 10: Joshua Bechdel, Connor Bravis, Colter Conway, Makennah Dyke, Cheyenne Lutz, Cody Mandell, Alyssa McCartney, Loranna Swabick, Samuel Van Cise.

GRADE 9: Kenny Baney, Jessica Biggans, Nicole Bonsell, Jessie Jenkins, Brittany Myers.

GRADE 8: Colton Eckenrode, Andrew Onder, Morgan Peters, Sidney Shultz, Logan Webb.

GRADE 7: Harlee Adams, Trevor Barger, Jacob Bloom, Jessica Cain, Andrew Cohen, Joseph Gates, Kaitlyn Hall, Alyson Masden, Antonia Masullo, Caylee McCaslin, Zachary Nancarvis, Gavin Schnarrs, Mackenzie Stine, Alexis Turner.

GRADE 6: Shianne Bickle, David Bittinger, Leo Bomboy, Alexis Bucha, Kaitlin Carter, Cirstynn Comly, Ashley Conaway, Hunter Etters, Emily Fisher, Derek Henry, Megan Kresovich, Brooke Myers, Megan Palmer, Calvin Snyder, Sierra Walters, Katelyn Wible.

CPI Hosts Entrepreneurship Challenge Workshop Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

PLEASANT GAP – The Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition is a program where students from schools throughout the state work in teams to formulate business plans. Their plans are evaluated by a panel of judges, and the top five plans at the regional level are submitted to a statewide competition, sponsored by Economics Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization, founded in 1978. Its staff works in collaboration with colleges, university and corporations to help young people develop sensible economic ways of thinking along with vital financial decision making skills. U.S. Savings Bonds and cash prizes are awarded to winning teams and teachers.

A training workshop for the Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition was held January 10 at CPI in Pleasant Gap. This local event was created by Allan Darr, President and CEO of ProAct Ltd., a medical instrument development company. The event was sponsored by ProAct, Fulton Bank, Lion Country Kia, and Videon Central. Participating schools were: Bald Eagle Area School District, Bellefonte Area School District, Central PA Institute of Science and Technology (CPI), Penns Valley Area School District, Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, and State College Area School District.

Penns Valley teacher Jane Brooker brought the most students to the workshop with 23 from her Introduction to Business class. She requires her students to write a business plan which she grades in lieu of a final exam. This local Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition began in 2010, and produced a state champion that year when a team from CPI took the top honors.

Guest speakers/mentors for this event were Maggie O’Connor D.Sc., and Loreen Powell Ph.D., both of whom are Assistant Professors of Business Education and Information & Technology Management at Bloomsburg University. The professors instructed the students on the skills of formulating business plans, including marketing and sales techniques, business logistics, and cost estimating. They posed questions, and gave out useful advice to the teams.

Using this advice, along with guidance from their individual school team coaches, the student teams will formulate plans for potential businesses. At the competition, these plans will be judged based on practicality, completeness, and their probability of success in the business world.

In this session, the students brainstormed many ideas for possible businesses. Some examples were: a special-occasion cake maker, a T-shirt making business, a magic show business for parties, a company

that renovates historic buildings, a vendor of Tim Tebow merchandise, a taxidermy shop, a commercial bathroom-cleaning service, a homemade-candy company, a car-decal company, and many more creative and interesting ideas.

Allan Darr addressed the group, remarking, “In any competition, the real result is not the play you call, but how you execute that play, and that’s true of businesses.” Darr cited Thomas Edison’s famous quote that “genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” Darr added that “it takes a lot of sweat: It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” He likened creating a business plan to laying out a race course that you will follow to succeed.

We wish all these creative Centre County students the best of luck in the Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition. For more information on the Entrepreneurship Challenge program, contact Carolyn Shirk at Economics Pennsylvania (570) 975-5149.

Jane Brooker conferred with Penns Valley students (L to R) Kacandra Daniels, Angelica Emel, and Corby Smith.

Students worked on creating potential business ideas.

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Practical Pet

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By Eric Taylor-Schmidt

Winter is a good time of year to be out trout fishing in the streams of Centre County. There are usually very few fishermen out and sometimes you’ll have the stream to yourself. The trout will feed all winter long and can be caught until ice chokes the stream.

The water at the bottom of the stream is actually moving slower than the water above. That is why the trout lay near the bottom when the water is cold. You need to get the bait or lure down to the fish because they don’t like to use much energy to feed.

There are a wide variety of baits and lures that will work in winter. Some of the baits that I’ve found to be effective for winter trout are natural baits like wax worms, mealworms, minnows, and crane fly larva. Crane fly larva and minnows can be collected from the local streams.

Then, there are the dough-type baits – a simple flour-and-water mixture with food coloring added to make different colors.

Power Bait is also a very good commercial bait to use and it comes in a wide variety of colors. There are many others, so experiment to find your favorite.

Next, let’s talk about adding weight to the line. You need to use just enough weight to keep the bait lightly bouncing along the bottom of the stream; too much weight will cause lots of hang-ups. Hook sizes should vary depending on the size of the dough ball.

Sometimes the trout like a small dough ball; sometimes a larger one. When using dough baits, I like to put the split-shot weight on the line right by the eye of the hook and make sure the weight and the hook are completely covered with the dough. When using natural bait, I put the weight on the line about a foot away from the hook.

When you find a stream you’d like to fish, look for places where the trout will stay in the winter. Look for the deeper holes – also holes that have logs in them or some other type of cover for the fish. Under waterfalls is a great place to find winter trout.

In the slower moving water, be careful how you approach the stream. Go slowly toward your casting position. Cast upstream from where you think the trout will be and don’t let it splash on the water on top of the fish’s location.

Trout are easily spooked in the wintertime. I recommend you use fluorocarbon line; it is very had for the fish to see. Use line in the two- to four-pound test category.

Fishing in the winter can be challenging, lots of fun, and good eating, too.

Trout out of cold water are very tasty because the flesh is firmer and not as strong tasting as it is when caught in warmer water.

There are many good winter trout streams in Centre County. Check the Fish Commission Web site for approved trout waters in your area.

Eric Taylor-Schmidt is a local fly fisherman, hunter, arborist, and outdoor enthusiast.

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Most people say that dogs need meat to be healthy. But the accurate statement is that dogs need high-quality protein to be healthy.

Some vegetarian dog owners want their dogs to be vegetarian too, but is it healthy and is it even doable? Yes, it is, with certain simple provisions. Dogs don't absolutely need meat to be healthy.

Some people who choose to be vegetarian are opposed to the killing of animals for food; others are embracing vegetarianism for economic and environmental reasons. In A Diet for a New America, John Roberts notes, "A reduction in meat consumption is the most potent single act we can take to halt the destruction of our environment and preserve our precious natural resources."

Raising animals for food requires massive amounts of water and other resources and consumes more than 70 percent of the grains we grow. Reducing the amount of meat we eat can make a positive impact on the global environment. Unlike cats, which are true carnivores and require very specific nutritional supplementation if on a vegetarian diet, dogs are omnivores and will do quite well on a vegetarian diet as long as their basic nutritional needs are met. It should be noted, however, that dogs don't adapt as well to vegan diets, so eggs should be considered a good source of protein.

If you should choose to try a vegetarian diet for your dog, you can either choose a good-quality commercial vegetarian dog food (yes, they do exist), or prepare your own. A diet based on beans, whole grains, eggs and soy products should meet your dog's nutritional needs as long as you maintain the proper balance of 30 to 60 percent protein and 30 to 60 percent carbohydrates, plus dietary fats.

Calcium supplements are vital in any homemade diet, and a good multivitamin containing Vitamin B12 may be necessary for vegetarian dogs. Variety is important in any diet, but it is especially important in a vegetarian diet to prevent nutritional deficiencies or excesses.

Eggshells are an excellent and convenient form of calcium carbonate that often end up in the garbage. Bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or for 1-2 minutes in a microwave to kill any bacteria such as salmonella. Store the shells in the refrigerator and grind them in either a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle before adding them to your dog's food. One large eggshell provides approximately 2,000 milligrams of calcium; one eggshell per 40-60 pounds of body weight is adequate. If you are feeding your dog a commercial dog food along with whole foods, you don't need to add the eggshell powder since most commercial products already have an excessive amount of calcium. Another great source of calcium is cottage cheese or yogurt.

Keep in mind as well that if you are feeding your dog raw plants, (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc.) be sure to at least partially cook the vegetables before serving. Dogs' intestinal tract is not set up to break down the hard cell walls of plants. The partial "digestion" of veggies needs to happen with either partial cooking or in grinding them up and serving them as a glob of veggies on top of their other food.

Toni Duchi is a member of Nittany Greyhounds' board of directors and author of "The Practical Hound: Better Choices for a Healthier Dog." Send questions to tonijduchi@aol.com. If you have questions about retired racing greyhound adoption, go to www.nittanygreys.org.

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Warm Memories of a Snowy Dilemma

By Cheryl Edwards

I’ve never made any claims of driving prowess. I got lucky and took the test a few days before they added parallel parking to the mix and I’ve never learned that skill. I am skittish when merging and I have inherited my mother’s overdone fear of winter driving. Snow is pretty, but I prefer to avoid driving anywhere near it and I was reminded why not long after arriving in Bellefonte last winter. Luckily, if you’ve got to get into a car-jam, Centre County is a good place to do it.

It was a quick drive and really should have been simple. MM (aka my boyfriend) was getting his car inspected at a shop near our home. There wasn’t snow falling but it had snowed recently, the piles that were omnipresent last winter had grown, and the wind wasn’t helping them stay neat. I hadn’t yet learned that drivers leaving the shop tend to pull a bit farther to the left than they really should, often occupying a bit of the Enter lane themselves. I overshot, thinking the lane was wider than it is and that the pavement was just obscured by blowing snow. I ended up with my wheels spinning, quite firmly stuck in a grassy, sloped area turned snowy hill.

I highly recommend getting stuck in front of a shop, if you feel the need to do so at all. MM knew the shop had a chain and an SUV so he went in to get their help. I was only alone in the car for about five minutes while they got moving. In that brief time, three separate drivers stopped to offer assistance as they successfully avoided my “sand trap.”

This alone was a bit new after years in the standoffish Boston suburbs, but it was the last offer that really impressed me. A group of three teenage boys were gassing up and two came over to share the driver’s offer to hook my car up and pull it out. There were polite and genuine. By that time, MM was walking back and I told them I was taken care of but they watched to make sure before heading out.

In my experience, teenage boys rarely stop for anything other than food or a teenage girl. I am neither a sandwich nor a cheerleader. I suppose I was still learning – they raise ’em good out here.

So a thank you to the anonymous boys and a bigger thank you to the parents and the community that instilled values in the young men. I know my snowphobic mom will be happy to know I’m in good hands if I get into trouble in a less convenient spot than the garage’s driveway.

Weight Watchers Open House SPRING MILLS – All are invited to an open house at the new Penns Valley Weight Watchers meeting place – the Spring Mills EMS building. The open house starts at 4 p.m. January 23. This open house kicks off the new year in their new location. There will be prizes, free samples, recipes, and special sales. They will take questions from members and those who want to join.

There will also be a Weight Watchers meeting starting at 6 p.m. to help new members get off to a great start.

PAW PA AW WS S Pu Pu urr rr-sonal rr PAWS Purr-sonal Mature lady in mourning seeks to heal a broken heart with a new family. PAWS thought that Jasmine finally found her forever home last year, but right before the holidays her owner unexpectedly passed away.

A perfect day for this sweet and easy-going gal involves sitting on someone’s lap, showing appreciation by purring and kneading. Jasmine also loves playing with toys, proving that she is young at heart despite turning 10 this July.

You can read more about Jasmine by visiting http://www.centrecountypaws.org/cats/, then meet her in person at PAWS (1401 Trout Rd., State College).

It’s Lucky St. Knut’s Day! Throw your Christmas tree out a window

By Amy DebachConfer

If you’re interested in superstition, this particular Friday is one of three Friday the 13ths in 2012, which is also a leap year! If not, it is also simply January 13 in the United States, or St. Knut’s Day in Sweden and Norway.

King Knut, who was Sweden’s king from 1080 to 1086, suggested that the Christmas season should run a full 20 days after Christmas Day. Twenty days after Christmas day is called Tjugondedag Knut (translated as the twentieth day).

Lore also claims that Canute Lavard was murdered after wanting the role of King and miraculous occurrences happened around his grave which then afforded him a sainthood role. His feast day became January 13 and may also explain the celebration on this particular January day.

An old saying proclaims, “The twentieth-day drives the Yule out,” which was taken quite literally by people on Knut’s day. Christmas trees and the leftover debris from celebrations of the season were literally swept out doors and windows and some claim to tap the walls to get rid of trolls, Christmas ghosts, and the infamous “Nuuttipukki or Joulupukki (which translates as Christmas Goat), who unlike the modern jolly and happy Santa Claus, was a scary man who dressed as a goat and entered homes demanding leftover food and alcohol from the celebrations to “sweep out Christmas.” Although the lore is still passed down, today there is a positive connotation surrounding this character.

Although some of these traditions are older practice, some can be seen in modern day celebrations. Some practices included lighting the Christmas tree for the last time then carefully dismantling it while the children eat the left over candies and cookies which adorned the tree. This can be turned in to quite a celebration by singing songs and dancing. Once the tree is disassembled, the people attending the celebration throw the tree into the snow, traditionally out a window, while wishing it and the Christmas season a final farewell. Some will dispose of the tree by gathering several together and lighting them on fire. Simply another way of creating a gathering or celebration!

Before knowing anything of the Knut’s Day celebrations, three years ago my husband and I began hosting an annual Christmas-tree burning party. This year, after researching Knut’s day, our celebration will take on a whole new meaning!

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Her husband Kalganow spends his time at work and in the nearby park contemplating death. Sulfa knows nothing about taking care of herself, let alone a baby. Her neighbor is fat and lazy. None of them will listen to her expert advice.

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One of the things that I liked about this book was that the translation from German to English was very well done. Too often translated books have a stiffness about them. The language in The Hottest Dishes stayed fresh and vital.

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Kelly Alley Closed Monday Evening STATE COLLEGE - The Alpha Fire Company will be conducting a training session using the alley stairwell at the Fraser Street Parking Garage on Monday, January 16 beginning at 7 p.m. The training will be taking place for several hours. Kelly Alley will be closed to traffic from Beaver Avenue to Calder Alley during this time. Motorist are asked to use an alternate route and pedestrians are asked to use caution in this area.

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By Linda Wilson

County celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Atherton Hotel in State College.

Special guests included Deb Cook, Gov.-Elect of the North Atlantic Region and former members Karen Trennepohl, MD (SICC founder and charter president), Sue Wolfe, Harrisburg (also a Charter Member) and Susan Blauer, Ellen Bryant, Debra Ellis, all former members from State College.

President Gloria Gladd welcomed everyone. Guests and charter members were introduced. A copy of the charter and first scrapbook were on display. The Silver Anniversary cake was cut by President Gladd and Karen Trennepohl.

Mrs. Trennepohl presented a check to the club for $250 and encouraged us to continue our service to the community. She mentioned that she was wearing the same dress she wore for the chartering 25 years ago! Gov.-Elect Deb Cook congratulated us on our 25 years of service to Centre County and President Gloria led us in a champagne toast.

Stocking Stuffers for the girls at Stormbreak Group Home were placed under the tree in the dining room and delivered for Christmas. Also, the club sponsored a family from the Women’s Resource Center. A donation basket was passed at the party. Gifts were purchased by members Kathy Mayberry and Kay Strouse and taken to the Center in time for Christmas.

Fiona Adams & Carol Walsh presented a quiz on the 25-year history of SI of Centre County with gifts for the winners.

Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

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Donate before January 31 deadline STATE COLLEGE – Campaign co-chairs, Scott Lamb and Hugh Mose announced that Centre County United Way is getting closer and closer to meeting this year’s community need. “On December 18, 2011 – just three weeks ago – we announced that donations were low for this campaign. In the 21 days since then we have added $233,615 to the total raised,” stated Lamb. “Our community is truly amazing.”

“This year we did things a little differently than we have in the past,” Mose added. “We asked the agencies to tell us what they need to keep their services level in the face of drastic cuts from state and federal funding. That amount is $2,500,000. We knew it wouldn’t be easy in this economy but we also knew that the people who need these programs don’t have it easy.”

Tammy Gentzel, CCUW executive director said, “Our goal this year is to help as many people in our community as we possibly can. And with the help of dedicated volunteers we have raised over $1.9 million dollars. I know that together we can get even closer to meeting the need in the next three weeks.”

The 2011 Centre County United Way campaign wraps up on January 31.

Donations are still being solicited. Contact CCUW at 238-8283 or give online at www.ccunitedway.org to be a part of this community-wide effort.

PennDOT Centers Closed for MLK Day The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Web site, www.dmv.state.pa.us.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-7 and include driver’s license and photo ID renewals; vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; and exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

Helping Cancer Survivors Look Good Now & Feel Better Later

By Portia T. Webb

STATE COLLEGE – As part of the, “Look Good Feel Better” campaign, The American Cancer Society of Centre County is offering free monthly workshops to cancer survivors. Workshops are conducted to help women keep up a selfconfidence-raising beauty routine during and after cancer treatment.

“The workshop is facilitated by a trained cosmetologist to teach women who are going through active treatment. Kits are donated with high-end products including make-up care. These are small techniques that help patients feel better about themselves. It’s a new year and we hope you can feel like a new you!” said Jenn Schweighauser, Community Health Initiatives Representative for the American Cancer Society of Centre County.

Wig professional, Janise Crow, has facilitated the workshops for six years. Crow enjoys the relationships she has built through her consultations and fondly recalls a cancer survivor feeling pretty again, after experiencing the workshop. Attendees can expect to learn more about skin care and hair maintenance.

“It’s an area I know a lot about and I’m happy to share it,” remarked Crow. “Oftentimes women lose all of their hair and not having eyebrows is pretty noticeable, so ladies like to know how to make them look natural and we teach them to do that.”

Sessions are two hours and a time for sharing and consultation; either one-on-one or group style. Make-up kits will be provided as well as tutorials for wig fittings and tying head turbans.

Mindful of the stressors that accompany chemo-therA workshop participant apy and cancer treatment, Crow would most like women before and after "Look to come away with a sense of personal pride and confiGood Feel Better" dence in both their inner and outer feminine beauty.

“How many of us actually get a day for ourselves? It’s free and my focus will be on her. There will be tips she will learn that can be helpful to her, even if she chooses not to wear the makeup now,” Crow said.

Anyone interested in attending should contact the American Cancer Society #1-888-227-5445.

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Speaking Peace at the Bellefonte Art Museum

By Karen Dabney

BELLEFONTE--To begin the new year, the Bellefonte Art Museum is hosting Speak Peace, a thoughtprovoking traveling exhibit of Vietnamese children's drawings focused on the themes of war and peace, and American poems inspired by the drawings. The museum held an opening reception on Sunday, January 8 for Speak Peace and two additional new shows, Sharon McCarthy's photographs of Viet Nam, and Ruth Talman Kazez's mixed-media paintings.

Created by children aged four to 15, the 34 drawings were reproduced from submissions to the annual art contests on war and peace sponsored by the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Accompanying each drawing are one to three American poems based on the images, which were written during a national call for the poems hosted

by Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center.

The show is intended to spread "the healing and reconciliation that can be achieved through sharing, exchanging and discussing the arts by war's survivors and inheritors," said Dr. Edward Tick in a written statement. Tick is the co-director of Soldier's Heart, a non-profit veteran's return and healing organization, which is one of the exhibit sponsors.

The children's drawings include pastoral and joyful images representing peace, and scenes of war and its aftermath.

In her poem, Reverse Folds, Heidi Hart of Salt Lake City wrote, "How long to wait for peace, for grief's slow work to mold into a shape the palm can hold, as delicate as wings?" in reaction to Together Protect Peace, 15-year-old Ta Thank Khue's drawing of an origami crane made by five different colored hands.

"We are all trapped behind the bars of war....War and hatred will keep us behind the bars," Roxanne Lasker-Hall of Cleveland, Ohio wrote in her poem, Bars, in response to 14-year-old Nguyen Minh Tram's drawing, We Are All Put In Jail. Tram depicted war as a gray and black prison with bombs falling, and the prisoners as the only touches of color.

No trace of war is visible in Sharon McCarthy's charming, idyllic color photographs of Vietnamese people and scenery taken during a trip just after September 11, 2001. McCarthy, a Zion artist who works primarily in pastel and collage, also constructed the exhibit's "Speak Your Peace" Tree, a large paper collage which invites the viewer to add their own wishes for peace, written on leaves that can be attached to the tree. "Part of this exhibit is for people to participate in the healing process," she said.

In the Community Gallery, Ruth Talman Kazez of State College displayed seven large mixed-media paintings. She created her atmospheric, monumental images of animals and people with pastels and acrylic washes. Some of the paintings included areas of collage.

Continuing the museum's tradition of art workshops on first Sundays, Boalsburg artist Harriet Rosenberg taught young visitors the art of paper cutting on January 8. In February, Rosenberg will display photographs in the Community Gallery from Tanzania and Mexico, and from two of her series, Home Girl and Home Front Heros: Women in WW II. Speak Peace and the Viet Nam photos will be on display through February 27. The Kazez paintings can be seen through January. The museum, at 133 Allegheny Street in Bellefonte, is open Friday

(photo supplied by Bellefonte Art Museum)

In the Flower Market shows a festive, peaceful Vietnamese marketplace.

(photo by Karen Dabney)

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Peaceful Country is an idyllic image of a peaceful Vietnamese village, a flute player and an ox.

(photo supplied by Bellefonte Art Museum)

Together Protect Peace by Ta Thank Khue.

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Penns Valley Citizens Hoof it to Farm Show Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

The Penns Valley area was well represented at the 96th annual Pennsylvania Farm show in Harrisburg this week. Several Penns Valley residents competed in animal shows on Friday, January 6, a day before the show’s oďŹƒcial opening.

Eleven-year-old Terrill Treaster, son of Clifton and Nicole Treaster of Colyer, showed his one-and-ahalf-year-old Shorthorn heifer, named Queen. Although he’s just 11 years old, Terrill is no stranger to the show arena, having been showing animals since he was about four years old. Terrill said that the animals are judged by their physique, their walk, and

general demeanor in the show ring. He spent a lot of time grooming his heifer and bull for the show.

Adam Ross of Spring Mills was right beside the Treasters in the animal pen area. Adam owns nine cows, including six purebreds. Adam showed his nine-month-old bull named A.R. Hotfuze for the ďŹ rst time that day, and took a respectable ďŹ fth place out of nine entries.

Later that afternoon, Gerald Allebach of Windermere Farms in Gregg Township showed his Percheron Stallion, named Candy Man in the draft horse halter competition. Candy Man was bred from the Allebach’s world champion quality stock, and he looks the part of a champion. Candy Man took the blue ribbon easily, even though it was his ďŹ rst show, having been in training only since October, 2011.

Gerald’s son Abraham was also showing his

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Adam Ross readied his Shorthorn bull, called A.R. Hotfuze.

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Gerald Allebach and Candy Man, the prize-winning Percheron from Windermere Farms.

Percheron horse in the show, taking third place.

On Sunday, January 8, Gerald and his wife Melissa Allebach hitched their Percherons up to their beautiful black and red wagon for the six-, four-, and three-horse (unicorn) hitch classes in the Draft Horse competition. They won second place in the six- and three-horse hitch classes, and took the ďŹ rst place ribbon in the four-horse hitch class. Another Penns Valley area horse farm, Sky View II, run by Patrick Cole of Spring Mills, took third place in the three-horse class. Congratulations to the Allebachs and Coles for their excellent performance in these events!

In another area of the Farm Show Complex, the food court, I ran into an old friend, Bob Corman of Centre Hall. Bob was selling pizza for the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America (FFA). Bob said the pizza was “Pennsylvania Preferred,� meaning that all the ingredients were grown or manufactured in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Preferred is a marketing program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Bob mentioned that about 300 members of the FFA were being employed at the Farm Show Complex serving food and performing other tasks during the show, and that their wages will go to their respective school chapters to be used as scholarship funds.

And so at this writing, the Farm Show is in full swing. It is the largest indoor agricultural event in America, attracting thousands of participants and visitors. We are proud to see so many of people from our area being such an integral part of this great event!

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MADE IN CENTRE COUNTY, USA Let’s “Go Local� Together

By Ken Hull

Even before I started working on my going LOCAL! books (An Adventurer’s Guide to Unique Eats, Cool Pubs & Cozy CafÊs of Central Pennsylvania), I had a desire to support locally owned places rather than the chains. Maybe it was because I grew up in a household where my dad and mom ran their own small business (Hull's Floor Covering). I don’t know for sure, but during the writing and publication of my books, the whole idea of going and living local totally hit home for me.

In the introduction to my books I write “It’s amazing, once you get out and explore, how many locally owned places you can ďŹ nd doing so many wonderful things. We are so blessed here in central PA. Men, women, and families who have committed their lives, talents, and passions bring you eats and drinks of great taste and freshness. Their businesses are good for the community, and by supporting them you ensure their future. And if you take the time to explore these places and the bounty of central PA, you can even have fun and life-enriching experiences too. “ However, I found that going local was more than just eating and drinking.

Throughout central PA there are many locally owned businesses that encompass every aspect of life and need – from your local barbershop and hardware store to retail shops and services of all kinds – all owned and operated by our friends, neighbors, and community members.

A Long Way to Home

By Sandie Biddle

Supporting our local artists certainly ďŹ ts this week’s theme. We have many talented artists in all mediums who have chosen to create for us here in Centre County.

The story of Veronica Winters is especially heart-warming.

Native of Russia, Veronica Winters (born Grigorashvily) was born in 1976 in Safonovo, Smolensk Region. She spent her childhood in Zelenograd, a suburb of Moscow. Veronica always thought of herself as an artist but with the collapse of the Soviet Union she was forced to pursue a dierent career and received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Zelenograd Business College, a joint venture of the Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering and the University of Tulsa.

In 1995-1996 she was awarded a scholarship and studied at the University of Tulsa for two semesters. Married at the age of 19 Veronica immigrated to the United States in 1997 where she joined her husband Max Fomitchev after almost a year of separation. Only in the United States Veronica could fully explore her artistic abilities and started taking courses ďŹ rst at the Tulsa Community College and then in 2003 completing her Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree at the Oklahoma State University.

Homemade From the very beginning colored pencil was Veronica’s medium of choice and she has shown formidable skill.

Her colored pencil works has always displayed astonishing detail and deep saturated colors.

Simply In 2005 Veronica has adopted her new name – Macintosh Veronica Winters – and has completed her Master’s Autumn Harvest of Fine Art degree in painting at the Pennsylvania State University. Today Veronica paints in her studio clip andd bring bring House to the h Yellow Yellow House as well as teaches art. Veronica currently teaches at the booth at Bellefonte booth Art Alliance of Central PA and the Galaxy, art-in-edAr rttts & Crafts Fa Fair air ucation program in Pennsylvania. She always welffor f ree sa mplee off free sample Simmeri Si ng O il Simmering Oil comes new students to study painting and drawing in her studio.

Our economy is still reeling from the hit it took in 2009, and since my ďŹ rst book debuted in 2007, more than 10 places closed their doors because they just couldn’t hang on. It’s tough out there my friends, but we all can help by simply supporting our locals. The chain and box stores are a relatively new thing within the past 40+ years, and the Internet is practically brand new. How in the world did people survive before that? I’ll tell you how, by shopping and getting services at locally owned stores, shops, pharmacies, and other businesses, as well as dining at local restaurants, pubs, or cafĂŠs. Going local is not a new concept. It’s the way things were, and the way they should be now and into the future.

By supporting local businesses you keep your money local and keep that money cycling back through the community (not out of state or o shore). You usually get a way better product and your business is way more appreciated. To the sole proprietor, you are not just a number or demographic, you are their livelihood. They depend on us – let’s depend on them. Shop local, eat and drink local, support local farmers, and visit local attractions.

We’re all in this together. Let’s stick together and go local!

Ken Hull is a local author, artist, biker, and "adventure eater"living the life in historic Boalsburg Villag. His books are available locally and at www.goingLOCALpa.com. Email him at ken@kenhull.com.

I thoroughly enjoy reading the magazine and look forward to each week's edition. The articles about local youth are especially noteworthy. Too often our young people don't get the credit they so greatly deserve.

Thank you.

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MADE IN CENTRE COUNTY, USA From Japanese Maples to Hand-Crafted Beer

By Brian E Bassett and Sandie Biddle

A number of Centre County entrepreneurs and business owners were contacted and asked to tell

Handmade scented oils and potpourri

CCG readers what they had to offer the community – and, in a nutshell, to describe their “claims to fame,” or unique contributions to Centre Countians. Others could not be reached, however we’ve included what information we had regarding their contributions.

Bellefonte Farmers' Market – Diane Cramer Bellefonte Farmers’ Market deals exclusively with homemade or home-grown products. Their offerings include vegetables, cheese and raw milk, meat, soap, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and pet treats, to name a few.

Black Hawk Nursery – Dave Ziegler Blue Hawk Nursery’s primary business is building water features and gardens – incorporating rainwater harvesting systems which use roof runoff to furnish water.

“This water can also be used to wash decks, supply

water gardens, etc.,” Ziegler explained. “We’re into the green era of water gardens (water being our most valuable resource); and I work with the Central PA Institute of Technology as a horticultural advisor.”

Fox Hill Gardens – John Allegar Fox Hill Gardens lays claim to 21 years’ excellent customer service backed up with 85 collective years of horticultural and landscaping experience.

“We proudly deliver excellent prices, plantings and arrangements,” said Allegar. “We offer an impressive, unrivaled Japanese-maple selection in Centre County, and perhaps throughout PA; and a superior native-plant shade collection. Customers can visit our display garden to view the plants we sell in a landscaped layout to help them evaluate mature plants.”

Musser Farms – Tom Musser At Musser Farms you’ll find milk produced onsite – and handmade "everything" for sale.

ShopYellowHouse.com – Sheri Driebelbis “I hand create Simmering Oils. I started making these two years ago in my home in Howard. Simmering oils are an alternative to burning

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MADE IN CENTRE COUNTY, USA candles. You simply simmer the oils in tart warmers.

As the oil is warmed, the fragrance releases. You get all the fragrance without the flame,” Sheri said.

“I use high-quality premium-grade fragrance and essential oils, and I blend them so the aroma lasts for approximately 100 hours. I always have at least 12 fragrances in stock and am always adding new ones.

“The question I get asked most is, ‘Which oil is the most popular?’ and my answer is always ‘The most popular scent is the one you like the most!’ It's amazing how easily a scent can remind you of a special memory or your favorite time of the year.”

Shuey's Market – Felix Bonfattos marinades and wing sauces

Shuey Shuey’s Market handles all types of produce – including flowers, bedding plants and baskets from their greenhouses that effectively extend the growing seasons.

“We offer locally grown products, with freshness and quality that you can’t buy at box-type stores,” promised Shuey.

Wave it Now – Bill Pantle Wave-It-Now is a PSU paw-print shaped seat cushion that fans can take to games and use as a hand waver. It can be ordered without the hand-insertion slit.

“Wave-It-Now is a product of MISC-PA, Ltd., LLC,” Pantle said. “My daughter, Liz, first came up with the idea of using the four-toed Nittany Lion Paw logo on a combination seat cushion/waver using closed-cell foam that repels water and has a smooth surface to accept quality screen printing. We hope to increase sales through area business outlets.”

Woodring’s Floral Gardens – Dave Woodring Woodring’s Floral Gardens will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2012.

“Our family has been selling quality plants, flowers and arrangements for four generations – ‘making people’s days,’ since Locally produced wines 1922,” Woodring proudly stated. “Flowers brighten things up, even in the saddest of times.”

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Colorado Junior Olympics Paddlers’ Report

By David Kurtz

Six paddlers from Central Pennsylvania journeyed to Lyons, CO to train and compete in the 2011 North American Junior Olympics Festival. From Bellefonte were junior paddler Ethan Van Horn, junior-16 paddler Ethan Diefenbach, and Cadet paddlers Evelyn Van Horn and Chance Blakeslee.

State College’s cadet paddler Sarah Mosier and Lewistown’s cadet paddler Keegan McChesney competed. Chief Coach Dave Kurtz was accompanied by assistants Mark Van Horn and Daryl Blakeslee.

All these local paddlers represented the Mach One Slalom Team.

The activities were held on the St.Vrain River, a class II stream. They started with the Zip Slalom, a relatively easy course designed to get the kids warmed up, with only a dozen gates. After several days of training and activities, the downriver race was held, a three-mile course that ended at the slalom location. Downstream there was a nice hole that was used for the freestyle competition. The ďŹ nal event was the Championship Slalom, a 20-gate course with several challenging spots for the boaters.

Ethan Van Horn had perhaps the best competition for his slalom activities. In the Zip Slalom his 41.5-second run took third place behind Dane Jackson of Walling, TN, 40.3 and Andre Sanborn, San Marcos, TX. In the Championship Slalom he worked into the silver position in 108.9 seconds.

Van Horn won the junior downriver race (in a slalom kayak) in 25:51 minutes with Sanborn taking second in 26:17 minutes.

Ethan Diefenbach took third in the junior-16 kayak class in the Zip Slalom that featured 13 paddlers. His time of 46.6 in the Zip Slalom was ahead of three others in the high 40’s times. Winner of this class was Ryley Penner of Alberta, Canada with Spencer Hu of Lyons, CO in second. Penner won the Championship Slalom in 111.1 seconds but Diefenbach slipped to eighth place with 145.5 seconds. Diefenbach took fourth in the downriver in 26:43 minutes, won by Penner in 25:47. Diefenbach took 10th place in the FreeStyle competition.

In the slalom activities, cadet paddlers Sarah Mosier and Evy Van Horn split their results. Mosier was second in the women's kayak class, Zip Slalom, in 50.5 seconds to Van Horn's 52.3 seconds. Chelsea Easley of Wimberley, TX won the class in 50.0 seconds. Later in the Championship Slalom Easley won in 124.4. Here Van Horn took second place in 130.6 and Mosier was third in 147.1. There were six girls in this class.

The two girls slipped into a doubles canoe, taking a solid second place in both races. Their 127-second score in the Zip was behind the winner’s score of 113 seconds, taken by Sage Donnelly and Chelsea Easley.

By the time the Championship slalom took place the

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local crew really challenged the western pair when they scored a 228-second run to the other’s 226 seconds.

In the Downriver Race Evy Van Horn and Sarah Mosier took second and third place, respectively with times of 26:35 and 27:26 minutes. Winner of this race was Lissy Methorst of Alberta, Canada with a time of 26:29 minutes.

Chance Blakeslee took third in the cadet class in the Zip Slalom in 54.6 seconds. The top two places in this class were taken by Jordan Sherman of Rockville, MD, 44.8 seconds and Aaron Mermelstein of Washington DC, 47.2 seconds. By the time the Championship slalom came about Blakeslee had slipped to ďŹ fth place with a 156.9 second score. McChesney's inexperience gave him the ninth place in both the Zip and Championship Slaloms but he showed great improvement. His two respective scores were 129 and 247 seconds.

The cadet boys also worked the doubles canoe class. Blakeslee teamed with Cody Achatz from Wausau, WI and won the doubles class in the Zip Slalom with a score of 127 seconds. They repeated that result in the Championship Slalom with a 307 second score. During the training period McChesney convinced the cadet paddler, Ben Young to paddle with him and they took third place in the Championship Slalom in 499 seconds. Young was a lone kid from Oakland, CA. In the Downriver Race Blakeslee took third place in 26:38 seconds. Sherman and Mermelstein again took the top two places with times of 26:25 and 26:28 minutes. McChesney moved up to seventh place with 27:44 minutes. Blakeslee also competed in the FreeStyle and earned seventh place.

At the conclusion individual and team awards were calculated Evy Van Horn and Sarah Mosier were nearly tied at 18 and 17 points, respectively, taking eighth and ninth places.

The boys’ top point getter was JP GriďŹƒth with 46 points. He earned the Paddle Meister Award. Dane Jackson and Andre Sanborn were second and third with 38 and 28 points, respectively. The Mach One boy paddlers scoring points were 5th place Cody Achatz, 26; 10th place Chance Blakeslee, 18 points; 21st place Ethan Van Horn, 12 points; 27th place Ethan Diefenbach, 7 points; and 32nd place Keegan McChesney with 6 points.

A new award this year, the Dave Kurtz Sportsmanship Award was won by Spencer Hu of Lyons, CO. The local kids named to the National Slalom Cadet team were Evelyn Van Horn, Sarah Mosier, Chance Blakeslee and Keegan McChesney. Named to the National Cadet Downriver Team were Chance Blakeslee, Evelyn Van Horn and Sarah Mosier. There were no local kids named to the National Cadet FreeStyle Team.

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Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

Just a reminder that with the all the sports going on in the county, its 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.

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Wild Card Weekend Wrap-Up

By Matt Masullo

And then there were eight. Hopefully our picks weren’t taken to your bookie, and if they were, we apologize. Our picks were as lousy as the play of the Steelers secondary. Here are the recaps from Wild Card Weekend.

Cincinnati at Houston Arian Foster proved his worth as not only a top tier fantasy football running back, but a top running back in the NFL, as he torched the Bengals defense for 153 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. He also caught three passes for 29 yards to help lead the Texan charge over the Bengals. Andre Johnson caught ďŹ ve passes, including a 40-yard touchdown from T.J. Yates in 31-10 AFC Wild Card victory.

The win is the ďŹ rst in Texans history (they came into the league in 2002). The loss by the Bengals extends one of the longest losing streaks in NFL playo history, as the last playo win for the Bengals organization came in 1990. This Sunday, the Texans will head to Baltimore to take on the AFC’s number two seed in the Ravens.

Detroit at New Orleans At the end of the ďŹ rst half, the Detroit Lions held a 14-10 lead over the high octane New Orleans Saints oense. They turned the Saints over two times in the ďŹ rst half, or one third as many turnovers as they had the entire season. In the second half, the Saints scored at will, with Devery Henderson catching a 41-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees on the Saints ďŹ rst possession, Jimmy Graham hauling in a three-yard touchdown pass and Robert Meachem grabbing a 56-yarder where he found himself wide open midway through the fourth quarter, as the Saints blew out the Lions, 45-28.

For the Lions, Matthew Staord and Calvin Johnson proved that the Lions are capable of being a high powered oense as well, with Staord throwing for

380 yards to go along with three scores and two interceptions. Megatron caught 12 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns.

On the night, the Saints rolled up a record (no shock here) 626 total oensive yards. Brees tossed for 466 yards and three touchdowns, while missing on only ten of his 46 pass attempts. Marques Colston led all Saints receivers with seven catches for 120 yards, while Meachem had four catches for 111 yards. On the ground, Darren Sproles ran for 51 yards and two scores. The Saints will travel to the number two seed San Francisco 49ers on Saturday to take their oensive show on the road against one of the best defenses in football.

Atlanta at New York The New York Giants rushed for 172 yards on 31 attempts on Sunday; so much for being the worst rushing oense in professional football, as the Giants demolished the Falcons, winning 24-2 in an NFC Wild Card matchup.

Matt Ryan and the Falcons were timid from the start of the game, and the play calling was conservative to say the least. Matt Ryan threw for 199 yards, Michael Turner rushed for only 41 yards on 15 carries and Julio Jones led all Falcons receivers with seven catches for 64 yards. Twice on fourth and 1, the Falcons were stued by the Giants dominant defensive line. The Falcons lone score came when they forced Eli Manning outside of the pocket in the end zone and forced an intentional grounding call, therefore resulting in a safety.

For the Giants, Manning was on ďŹ re, completing 23 of his 32 passes for 277 yards and three scores, two of which went to Hakeem Nicks, who caught six of Manning’s passes for 115 yards. Brandon Jacobs carried 14 times for 92 yards to lead the Giants rushing attack. Their reward for such a dominant performance; a trip to the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers on Sunday to take on

Aaron Rodgers and company.

Pittsburgh at Denver Tim Tebow proved he can “pull the triggerâ€?, as he torched the Pittsburgh Steeler secondary throughout the second quarter and on the ďŹ rst play in overtime, as the Broncos pulled o the biggest upset in the NFL playos thus far, knocking o the defending AFC champs 29-23 on Sunday.

For the Steelers, it could have been the ďŹ nal hurrah for several key members of the organization, including Hines Ward, Casey Hampton and James Farrior, all of who are aging and nearing or coming to an end of their respective contracts. A hobbled Ben Roethlisberger completed just better than 50% of his passes, including a 31-yard touchdown to Jerricho Cotchery on a play when he appeared to be 100% healthy, as he scrambled outside of the pocket and threw on the run. Issac Redman rushed for 121 yards on the day, leading the charge on the ground for the Steelers. Mike Wallace accounted for the Steelers other touchdown in the third quarter on a one-yard Jet Sweep on what could have been the gutsiest calls of the game. The Steelers were also without the services of leading tackler Ryan Clark, who has a sickle cell disorder that prevented him from playing. Injuries aside, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’t attribute the loss to injuries, but lack of execution.

For the Broncos, the day was all about big plays.

Tebow hit receiver Demaryius Thomas four times for 204 yards and a touchdown, including the 80yard game winner in overtime. Thomas hauled in big pass after big pass from Tebow all day long.

Steeler cornerback Ike Taylor struggled covering Thomas seemingly all evening long. Tebow also threw for 316 yards on only ten completions. The 300 yard day was Tebow’s ďŹ rst career 300 plus yard passing performance. On Saturday, Tebow and the Broncos will travel to New England to take on the AFC’s top seed in Foxboro.

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NFL Playoff Previews & Stone-Cold-Lead-Pipe-Locks

By Matt Masullo

After a surprising Wild Card Weekend, the NFL Playoffs head into the Divisional round of play. Here at The Gazette, we offered our expert opinions last week and went a combined 3-5. Hopefully, you took our advice and stayed away from Vegas.

New Orleans at San Francisco (4:30 PM Saturday January 14 on FOX) The high flying Saints travel west to San Francisco, who host their first playoff game since 2002. The Saints offense scores at will, and the 49ers defense stops everything they encounter. This brings to mind the irresistible force paradox; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

Last week, the Saints were held to ten points in the first half against the Detroit Lions before erupting for 35 in the second half, winning 45-28. Drew Brees has been playing video game football as of late.

Last week, Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns. Seeing the Saints offense go up and down the field can be tiresome.

The 49ers were on a bye last week. However, they boast one of the league’s top defenses, thanks in part to the play of All-Pro linebackers Patrick Willis and former Nittany Lion Navarro Bowman. For the first time in the modern era, defensive lineman Justin Smith earned first team All-Pro honors at defensive tackle. The interesting thing about his selection is that he is list as a defensive end. He also earned second team honors at defensive end. Needless to say, the 49ers have a defense that can stop anyone from any place on the field. On offense, Alex Smith has shrugged off his “bust” label, guiding an offense that features playmakers such as Frank Gore and Vernon Davis.

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? We will all find out Saturday evening.

Masullo – Saints. Hard to pick against the Saints right now, even though they are traveling to one of the league’s best defenses house. I will take good quarterback play over good defensive play all day, every day and twice on Saturday.

Barnhart – Saints. I agree with my cohort in that the Saints are hard to pick against. Brees is having a remarkable year and not only is it fun to watch, it’s even harder to shut down. That is what faces a talented Niners defense. Not sure the Niners can “shut down” a Saints offense that can run the ball but even if they slow them down, I am not sure Alex Smith can match them point for point.

Denver at New England (8 PM Saturday January 14 on CBS) – Former Bronco head coach Josh McDaniels drafted Tim Tebow in 2010 in the first round of the NFL Draft. Who knows his tendencies better than the man who put in countless hours of study to select the much maligned quarterback coming out of Florida? Credit Bill Bellichick, he is a smart cookie.

Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH starting at 6pm at the BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Bald Eagle Area High School.

“This will never be our league unless you are a part of it”

He hired McDaniels this week to eventually replace newly appointed Nittany Lion head coach Bill O’Brien, who is currently the Patriots offensive coordinator. Though McDaniels role isn’t defined outside of “Offensive Assistant”, he will likely be giving some inside info on the team he coached from 2009-2010.

The Broncos shocked the world with their 29-23 overtime victory over the heavily favored Steelers.

Tebow threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for a third in knocking off last year’s AFC Champs. The Broncos hung with the Patriots early in their only meeting this year, where Tebow ran for 93 yards. The Broncos scored 23 points that afternoon, but couldn’t matchup with the talented tight end duo of Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, who combined for 13 catches, 183 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos defense doesn’t get the credit that it deserves, and holding New England in check will be crucial for the Mile High Miracles to advance.

The Patriots offenses finished third in the league offensively, behind only the Saints and Packers. Tom Brady distributes the ball much like a point guard on the basketball court. Be it Wes Welker, Hernandez, Gronk or Deion Branch, he uses his weapons well. They don’t have much of a running game, but that doesn’t matter. The offense in New England runs through #12. If that means he has to throw the ball 50 times to win, then so be it.

Masullo – Patriots. The Pats have too many weapons for the Broncos to defend. Champ Bailey is getting long in the tooth, and trying to cover the shifty Welker going all over the field will be difficult.

Gronk and Hernandez are the most difficult matchup in football right now, and Brady goes to them more than anyone else on the team.

Barnhart – Patriots. I never thought I would root for New England but I find myself doing it this weekend as them winning the Super Bowl is the best recruiting tool for the Nittany Lions. I question whether Tebow can put together another game like he did last week but the Patriots defense certainly isn’t considered to be that of the Steelers.

Houston at Baltimore (1 PM Sunday January 15 on CBS) – In Week 6 when these two teams tangled, Andre Johnson was sidelined, Mario Williams had just gone on IR, Matt Schaub was pretty much ineffective and Arian Foster was held to only 49 yards rushing. Baltimore’s Ray Rice totaled 161 total yards in that 29-14 victory.

Last week, the Texans ran all over the Bengals.

With a healthy Andre Johnson in the lineup for Houston, he should take at least one, possibly two defenders out of the box to free up Foster, who went over the 150 yard mark last week.

The Ravens defense is old school and I don’t mean because of how physical they are. Literally, they are old. Ray Lewis and Ed Reed have been staples on the defensive side of the ball for years. Could this be

Rams pick up three wins at Anthracite Duals

By Les Barnhart

Last Saturday, the Penns Valley Rams took part in the Anthracite Duals, held at Panther Valley High School in Lansford.

They opened the day with wins in their opening three dual meets but ran into trouble in their last two meets of the day, dropping both (48-15 to Tri-Valley and 42-22 to Palmerton). They defeated Lehighton (34-33), Panther Valley (52-21) and North East Bradford (57-15).

Maverick Swartz (220) went 4-1 with three falls and a forfeit in the event. Joey McNitt (132) went 5-0 with two falls and two forfeits. Matt Swartz (170/182) went 4-1 with two falls including a technical fall. Cole Confer had two falls at 152lbs.

their last run?

Masullo – Baltimore. Neither team intrigues me in this matchup. I think the Ravnes defense will hold Houston in check, but I also thought the Bengals would do the same. The difference here is, Baltimore has a much better defense than Cincinnati. Ray Rice is one of the better running backs in football, and he can burn you on a long run at seemingly any point in the game.

Barnhart – Ravens. I gagged a little bit when I typed R-a-v-e-n-s. Baltimore has too much defense for me to see the Texans pulling off the upset. Joe Flacco isn’t one of the best in the league but all he needs to do is stick the ball in Ray Rice’s gut. He isn’t as bad as Trent Dilfer in the Ravens last Super Bowl run but at times he can be. I am not even sure I will watch this game as it offers very little for fans outside of the two teams playing.

New York Giants at Green Bay (4:30 PM Sunday January 8 on FOX) – Who said the Giants couldn’t run the football?

Wait, that was me. Last week, the G-Men racked up 172 yards on 31 carries. Eli Manning shredded the Falcons defense and Hakeem Nicks ran through their secondary. Their defense also showed up, stifling the Falcons offense all day long.

The Packers are the defending Super Bowl Champs and somehow, are flying under the radar.

After they lost to the Chiefs, the wind appeared to come out of their sails. After their loss, Aaron Rodgers was rested in Week 17 to film his new State Farm commercial, and all his backup, Matt Flynn, did was throw for six touchdowns against the Lions.

Rodgers may have thrown for a Case Keenum-esque nine touchdowns should he have played that day.

Rodgers will also have his full complement of receivers at his disposal, getting Greg Jennings back after spraining his knee late in the season. The combination of Jennings, Jordy Nelson and tight end Jermichael Finley gives Rodgers three viable number one receiving options. The Giants secondary will need to play like their defensive line if they hope to hang with Green Bay. Masullo – Packers. Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in football right now and that is in a league that features Tom Brady and Drew Brees.

Rodgers is impossible to stop. He is precise in his throws, can fit the ball in small windows, and if no one is open, can pull the ball down and run. Look for Rodgers and company to put the belt on again this weekend.

Barnhart – Packers. I love the Discount Double Check commercials and I love watching the Packers play. The Giants got the equivalent to a bye last week and have momentum heading into this game but it’s at Lambeau Field and “the dancer” Aaron Rodgers is destined to face down the NFL’s other gunslinger, Drew Brees in the NFC Championship. The less talented of the three Manning QB’s wants to be an elite quarterback and will have a chance to show it.

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2012 Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Sign-ups

Marion Walker Little League Baseball and Softball Registrations

Mt. Top Area - Thurs. Jan. 12th 6-8 pm Location: Township Bldg Howard Area - Sun. Jan. 15th 2-4 pm Wed. Jan. 18th 6-8 pm Location: Lighthouse Church- Main Street Port Matilda Area - Tues. Jan. 17th 6-8pm Location: Port Matilda Elementary School Wingate Area - Sun, Jan, 22nd 1-3 pm Tues. Jan. 24th 5-7 pm Location: Wingate Elementary School All girls age 9 thru 12 are encouraged to sign up for Little League Softball. The cost is $50.00 per player. Last day of registration will be January 29th, registration cost after January 29th will be $75.00.

Girls at league age 8 must have one year of T-Ball to play.

Little League REQUIRES a copy of each player’s birth certificate to remain on file. Please bring a copy of each student’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE and the date of their last TETANUS SHOT to registration.

PARENTS: What do you need for REGISTRATION??

• Copy of child’s birth certificate • The DATE of last TETANUS SHOT • Registration fee • Name of school your child attends If you have questions please feel free to contact: Nancy Nyman at 814-625-2643

Marion Walker Little League Baseball and Softball announce 2012 registration dates!

Sign-ups will be held January 17 & 18 at the Walker Township building from 6:30-8:00 pm.

An additional sign up will be held January 21 at the Walker Township building from 9-11 am. Registration fees are: $35 for T ball players, $50 for the first child, $25 for the second, additional children are free (coach pitch through major and softball ages). A $25 late fee will be assessed for all registration received after January 21.

Tide Rolls over LSU securing 2nd BCS Title in three years

By Matt Masullo

In their first matchup, a 9-6 barnburner in November, the kickers were the story of the game; as they produced the only offense in that game. Alabama’s Jeremy Shelley and LSU’s Cade Foster combined to miss four field goals in that game. Monday night’s BCS National Championship game had its share of kicks as well, as Shelley connected on five of his seven field goal attempts, in a stunning 21-0 victory over number one ranked LSU. The win gave Alabama head coach Nick Saban his third BCS title of his career, second at ‘Bama. Ironically, the third title came when he was the head coach at LSU. The night was dominated by defense. Be it LSU’s defense holding Alabama to seven field goal attempts (eight if you count the fake that the Tide ran on 4th and short that resulted in a first down and an eventual field goal attempt) or Alabama holding LSU to under 100 total yards on offense. Tigers quarterback Jordan Jefferson struggled all night, completing 11 of 17 passes for only 53 yards. He was also intercepted. The Tigers best player, Tyrann Mathieu aka the honey badger, who plays cornerback, was rendered useless on a night when the Tide kept the ball away from him.

For the Tide, Trent Richardson provided the only trip to end zone, a 34-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Surprisingly, the PAT failed. Richardson ended the game with 96 yards on 20 carries. Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron was an efficient 22/34 for 234 yards to lead the Tide.

The win marks the sixth consecutive year that a team from the SEC has held up the crystal ball after the final game. It’s hard to argue with the SEC dominance in recent memory. Until another school from another conference steps up to the plate, the SEC will continue to secure conference supremacy in college football.

Rams pick up two big wins over Blair County schools

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Rams knock off Mounties and Wildcats

By Les Barnhart

The Penns Valley Rams provided plenty for their fans to cheer about last week as they knocked off both Philipsburg-Osceola and Central Mountain on consecutive nights.

Against Philipsburg-Osceola, the Rams went on a late run to outscore the Mounties 27-11 down the stretch to post a lopsided 45-28 victory. Sam Snyder led the scoring attack for Penns Valley with 12 points.

Last Friday, Penns Valley was again on the court in front of their home crowd; this time against their Clinton County neighbor, Central Mountain. In the low scoring affair, the Rams used a great defensive performance to prevail 31-25. Austin Auman had 10 points to pace the Rams offense. The two wins allowed Penns Valley to improve their record to 5-3 on the season.

By Les Barnhart

Twice last week, the Penns Valley Rams wrestling team ventured into Blair County and on both occasions the Rams returned home with impressive victories as they improved to 4-1 in the process.

Last Tuesday, the Rams pushed past Hollidaysburg with three falls and two more forfeits. Matt Swartz opened the dual meet with a fall at 170lbs.

Also recording falls were Joey McNitt (132), Seth Decker (145) and Cole Confer (152). Jacob Confer (120), Nate Brown (138), Corey Hazel (160) and Maverick Swartz (220) each received forfeits.

The Rams were in Bellwood on Thursday and again they posted a dominant win by downing the Blue Devils, 45-25. Penns Valley won eight of the thirteen contested bouts (no match at 113lbs). Of the wins for the Rams, five came via fall and two more by way of forfeit. Cole Confer (152), Corey Hazel (160), Mike Rogers (170), Matt Swartz (182) and Maverick Swartz (220) picked up those falls for the Rams. Jacob Confer (120) and Joey McNitt (132) received forfeits.

St. Joseph’s runners post personal best times at Invitational St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy had two entries at the State College Indoor Track Invitational held at PSU. Page Barnett and Stephen Forstmeier both ran races in the mile (1609 meters). Barnett scored a 7:22 and finished 12th. Her previous best for 1600 m. was an 8:04. Forstmeier ran and 5:14.2 in the boys race and narrowly edged an Altoona runner to finish 5th. Last year he ran a 5:54.

Red Raiders overcome halftime deficit to post road victory

By Les Barnhart

Bellefonte posted a come from behind road victory last Tuesday over Juniata. The Red Raiders used a huge fourth quarter (outscoring the Indians 21-5) to surge ahead and then hold on for a 57-52 win.

John Kowalchuk had 16 points to lead the scoring attack for Bellefonte and help erase a 14-point halftime deficit.

Dylan Moerschbacher had 11 points while Andy Stover chipped in 9 more as Bellefonte improved to 2-5 with the win.

Red Raiders’ duo come up big in win over Highlanders

By Les Barnhart

The Bellefonte Red Raiders got huge games from both Jason Jarvis and John Kowalchuk as they rolled over visiting Central Cambria, 80-56, on Monday night. Jarvis led all scorers with 28 points while fellow senior, Kowalchuk added 21 points in the rout as Bellefonte improved to 3-6 with the win.

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John Kowalchuk with two of his 21 points in win over Cambria Heights.

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Newly appointed O’Brien has large shoes to fill

By Matt Masullo

Replacing a legend is something that happens time and again in sports. Ray Perkins struggled to replace Bear Bryant in 1983, Ron Zook failed in his attempt at following “the ole ball coach” Steve Spurrier in Florida, the Dolphins have yet to find a replacement for Dan Marino and Terry Bradshaw was followed by the likes of Mike Tomzak, Bubby Brister and Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh. As the “next man up” behind a legend, you are entitled to the large task of doing everything and possibly more than what your predecessor did. Those expectations are often times, unfair.

Credit newly appointed Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien for nipping this one in the butt early.

"Replacing a legend, I've heard it a lot in the past few days. I'm not here to be Joe Paterno. There's only one Joe Paterno," O'Brien said. "What I'm going to try to do is be Bill O'Brien and we're going to do the best we can to continue the success that he's had here for many, many years."

Hear hear!

O’Brien, who was named the new head football coach of Penn State University on Saturday January 7th, becomes the schools 15th head coach in its storied 125 seasons of play. His announcement came after a prolonged coaching search, mired with much secrecy and criticism. It also comes with much scrutiny from many alumni and fans alike. What is troubling is that even before Coach O’Brien even

took the podium at the Nittany Lion Inn on Saturday afternoon to speak for the first time as head coach, former Penn State greats Brandon Short, LaVar Arrington and D.J. Dozier made their opinions public -- and they weren’t in support of the current New England Patriot offensive coordinator taking over their alma mater.

He has moved swiftly to put together a coaching staff, retaining player favorite and recruiting extraordinaire Larry Johnson as well as long time linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden. It appears that those two defensive coaches, who shared the defensive coordinator position during the final four games of last season, will be the only coaches from the current staff staying in Happy Valley. O’Brien has also brought in Ted Roof to be his defensive coordinator.

Roof, who O’Brien thanked in his introductory press conference for being a good friend and colleague, was the defensive play caller for the Auburn Tigers in 2010 when they won a National Championship. Their defense that season was ranked ninth nationally.

In addition to those three coaches, O’Brien has brought in former Texas offensive line coach Mac McWhorter, wide receivers coach Stan Hixon of the Buffalo Bills and tight ends coach John Strollo, who last coached the offensive line at Ball State last season. He will also be bringing Charles London in to coach the running backs. London worked with the Tennessee Titans last season. Each coach, minus

Haters need hugs too

By Matt Masullo

The definition of hater, straight from Urban Dictionary: A person that simply cannot be happy for another person's success. So rather than be happy they make a point of exposing a flaw in that person.

An illustration used in conversation: Susan: You know, Kevin from accounting is doing very well. He just bought a house in a very nice part of town.

Jane (hater): If he is doing so well why does he drive that '89 Taurus?

In this weekly column, I will outline “hating” in sports. In sports, hating is common place anymore.

Be it hatred for a player, a team or what have you, “hating” is here, and it is here to stay, unfortunately.

This week’s column will focus on professional sports most scrutinized player, Tim Tebow.

Tim Tebow is the quarterback of the Denver Broncos for those of you who aren’t aware (if you don’t know who he is, get out from under your rock!). When Tebow was at the University of Florida, he won a National Championship and a Heisman trophy. Tebow is not the typical drop back passer that the NFL is accustomed to. Tebow made his money in college (not literally) by running the football in Urban Meyer’s spread offense. He was never known as a prolific passer, rather, a guy who just knows how to win football games. When he throws the ball, it isn’t the prettiest. He can throw the deep ball well though (just ask Ike Taylor). He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft in 2010, many rounds ahead of where experts projected him to be selected. He was thought to be a backup quarterback and all he did was prove people wrong and win the starting job in Denver (albeit under controversial circumstances).

Tebow is also a devout Christian and dedicated to his faith, much of the reason why he is one of the most polarizing players in all of sports. Athletes occasionally praise the Lord in one way shape or form.

They may mention the Lords name in a post-game press conference; make the sign of the cross or point to the sky after making a big play. Tebow takes it to another level, and that rubs some people the wrong

way. “Tebowing” – taking a knee, placing your head on your hand and praying; has become such a fad that it has its own website (www.tebowing.com).

People are seen “Tebowing” at weddings, in school and in public.

What most people fail to realize or understand is that when Tebow is criticized, it isn’t because of his religious beliefs and views. Rather, his porous quarterback mechanics and the way that he plays the game. He doesn’t throw the football like Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees, so that makes him an outsider. He doesn’t really throw the ball well at all to be honest. He actually has the worst completion percentage in the NFL at 46%. The Broncos have molded their offense around what Tebow does best.

Sure, it doesn’t equate to the Broncos hanging 50 points on the scoreboard on a weekly basis, but what he is doing is winning football games. That’s all that matters in the NFL. As an admitted Steeler fan, watching what Tebow did during Wild Card Weekend was gut wrenching.

When he hit Demayrius Thomas for the 80-yard touchdown in overtime, I sat back in my seat in silence. Sure, it was tough to watch and I hated seeing the Steelers lose, but it didn’t prompt me to hate the kid. He went out and won a football game, plain and simple.

With fans going to their social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter) almost immediately to chastise Tebow, they were also chastising Steeler fans.

“What will Steeler Nation complain about when Tebow beats them?”, “We know, Tebow doesn’t have any Super Bowl rings.”, “Tebow can’t throw and just gets lucky”, etc. At some point the “hating” needs to stop.

Tebow has been successful as a collegiate and professional athlete; the Steelers have been one of the most popular franchises in NFL history. Yet, fans tend to criticize success or try to expose flaws in why they have each been successful. “Hating” has reached an all-time high, and this column is written to beg and plead: Stop Hatin’.

Johnson and Vanderlinden, has ties to O’Brien in previous coaching stints at Georgia Tech and Duke.

Coach O’Brien is off to a good start so far. He has assembled a coaching staff that has national championship game experience (Roof –Auburn ’10 and McWhorter – Texas 05’), head coaching experience (Roof – Duke 03’- 07’, McWhorter – West Georgia 98’ and Vanderlinden – Maryland 97’- 00’) and are very well travelled within the collegiate and professional ranks. By many accounts, he won his initial press conference, speaking with poise, posture, confidence and sincerity.

His real rest will come on September 1 in Beaver Stadium, when his Nittany Lions will take on the Ohio University Bobcats. There will be much analysis of how Coach O’Brien handles himself and the football program in the coming weeks and months.

For him to be successful, he will need the unconditional support of the administration, football alumni, boosters, players and fans.

Yes, succeeding a legend is a tough thing to do.

Many people fail to succeed to the extent of their predecessor. Then there are the Steve Young’s of the world who succeeded Joe Montana. Young had a dynasty’s worth of expectations to live up to, and all he did was have a Hall of Fame career. Holding Coach O’Brien to Coach Paterno’s standards is not fair.

Let’s allow Coach O’Brien to walk his own path before everyone starts to pass judgment.

Free Youth Lacrosse Teaching Clinic Instruction by Penn State Lacrosse Players and Coaches Boys: Sunday, January 15, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Girls: Sunday, January 15, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Holuba Hall, Penn State University Park Campus Open to all youth 3rd grade through high school.

Indoor Winter Lacrosse Sundays, January 29 - March 11, 2012. Check web site for times.

Christ Community Church C3 Sports Facility Indoor Gymnasium.

Open to boys and girls age levels U-11, U-13, and U-15.

Register at www.centrelax.com Spring 2012 Season March 12 through May 19, 2012.

Girls and Boys Teams: age levels U-11, U-13, and U-15.

Registration opens December 1. Deadline, January 29, 2012 Register at www.centrelax.com All skill and experience levels welcome for all programs.

Grab a Stick and Join Us! Contact: Dave Jackson (814) 574-01132, drj.lacrosse@gmail.com (boys) or Mary Ann Harvey (814) 933-8749, mharveylax@gmail.com (girls) Visit us online at www.centrelax.com

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Rumblings from a man who watches too many sports

By Les Barnhart

Bowl games - After watching at least parts of 31 of the 35 bowl games, I have decided that I still LOVE college bowl season. Many complain there are too many…I don’t. I think they too many on at times in which I would like to be trying to beat my son in Crazy Eights or Battleship. You want to change something? Get better announcers for the big bowl games.

BCS system - I know the drum has been beaten for a playoff system so I won’t even get into that.

What bothers me about the BCS isn’t so much that they get to crown the National Champion (congrats Alabama) but rather it’s the matchups that they sometimes come up with. Too often, the hyped games don’t live up to their billing while the lesser bowls prove to be better for fans. Perhaps that because by the time the BCS games roll around, the teams haven’t played in over a month and are more rusty than the anchor on the Titanic.

Grass fields - After watching the BCS National Championship game, I was again reminded of how much I hate artificial turf games. Let me be clear, I hate championship or playoff football games being played on artificial turf. I like to see chunks of grass, mud, sod, dirt and water flying around when bodies are colliding with one another. Uniforms should be dirty and ball carriers should pick sod out of their facemask like Seth Holderman used to do when Bald Eagle Area would thump on him. I still have pic-

Stage & Screen

STATE COLLEGE – ARTsmART with the State High Thespians presented A Year with Frog and Toad recently and if you did not take your favorite youngster to see

it, you both missed a fun show.

What made this production so special is that the high school students were responsible for everything from the choreography to publicity to sound design, and yes, even to the baking of the cookies. I can not begin to tell of all of the creative touches throughout

Frog and Toad take a well deserved curtain call.

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tures of Jack Lambert and Ray Nitschke covered in DIRT, MUD and other pieces of natures’ carpet on them. Love it. I saw them spraying the carpet on the new Giants Stadium with fabric softener before the Giants-Falcons game last weekend…seriously??

Tim Tebow - With no disrespect to the Steelers or their legion of fans but I felt good for a kid that has been tore apart all year by the talking heads on sports radio and on television. Admittedly, the publicly religious quarterback is a polarizing figure but he happens to be a lot of what is right in an athlete.

He works hard, respects others and doesn’t make excuses when he doesn’t get the job done. I like him and would be lying if I said I would be rooting for him this weekend. Selfishly, I will be rooting for the first time in my life for the New England Patriots. I might add I am rooting for the Patriots’ Offensive Coordinator, Bill O’Brien. Or should I say, Coach O’Brien, the new coach of my beloved Nittany Lions.

Losing - In the moments following the Steelers’ loss to the Broncos, I was reminded of a couple things. The first, no fans should be permitted to speak for at least two hours after your team wins or loses. Now, fans can talk A LOT of crap but in those 120 minutes following a game, it’s quite unbearable.

Second thing is that the media makes way too much about the outcome of any game. Games are immediately called the greatest of all time and players are added to the short list of the greatest to ever play.

the show; I loved the actress who played the fire in the fireplace at Christmas time.

Frog and Toad were played by Stephen Zimmerer and Tyler Weakland. Both young men had exceptional voices and great stage presence. Tyler was as full of fears and negativity as I always pictures Toad, but it was easy to see why he and east-going Frog were good friends.

It is important that any “animal” show give the audience fun characters while staying within the natural character of the animal. This was probably best shown by Snail as she slooowly delivered the letter to Toad. I thought that Morgan Sichler played Snail

Give them credit where it’s due but not everyone is the GREATEST. Finally, losing brings out the ugliest in some fans. People will say and sometimes do things that they normally would not do. Not because of being drunk but just because of being fans of their respective teams. Sometimes that line does blur…

Honey badger - Nope, not the funny clip on YouTube but rather Brent Musberger and Kirk Herbstreit’s constant use of the moniker for the LSU Tigers’ Tyrann Mathieu. The defensive back and special team standout earned that nickname from a coach that said he “just takes what he wants”. Well, after the game against Alabama, I guess Mathieu wanted to “take the night off”. If I was playing a drinking game that required me to slam a shot of Maker’s Mark every time one of them said “Honey Badger” during the game, I would have never seen the guy badly missing 40-yard field goals at halftime of the game. Should have done the shots …

because she was pretty and had a lovely smile. Then Morgan did her solo I’m Coming Out of My Shell and blew me away. This was no quiet little snail!

The Birds, Kylie Bumbarger, Madeline Lusk, and Jana Bontrager, were delightful. Their voices blended so well, reminding us older folks of the Andrew Sisters. The luggage for the trip South was a nice touch.

It is hard to pick out individuals from the ensemble. The turtles, frogs, seeds, moles, etc. were played

by Page McDonough, Bryanna Kifolo, Sasha Scherlinsky, Kim Farnsworth, and Taliya Reisterer. Jacob Hopkins was the voice of Large and Terrible Frog and really should check into a future in horror movies. He was frightening. The one person who did stand out for me was Jason Doll. I can not wait to see what he does in the future; he has a voice that I will remember and seemed to be having a ball with his parts, even if it was just standing there being a Christmas tree.

This was a show that was clever, very creative, moved exceptionally well (a vital element for a children’s show) and full of cast and crew who were having a great time. I am already excited to see their Spring Musical.

The Birds Kylie Bumbarger, Madeline Lusk, and Jana Bontrager, with Angie

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Tommy Wareham, 6pm-8pm Tommy Wareham, 8pm Ted and Molly, 8pm Tommy Wareham, 7:30pm

Bar Bleu – Downtown State College 1/19

Royal Benson, 10:30pm

The Brewery – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/17 1/19

TBA, 10pm TBA, 10:30pm Karaoke, 9:30pm Ken Volz, 10:30pm Emily’s Toybox

Café 210 West – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14

JR and Friends, 6pm My Hero Zero, 10:30pm Your Dad’s Friends, 7pm JR Mangan Band, 10:30pm

The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14

AKA Total Whitout, 10pm The Dave Joyce Band, 10pm

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By Don Bedell

MILLHEIM – The Jay Vonada Trio is set to release their follow-up to their 2008 release Jammin’ and they’ll celebrate it with a CD release party Wednesday night (1/18) in Millheim.

Red Pajamas is the second release for the Trio that is lead by trombonist Jay Vonada of Aaronsburg. Organist Alex Sell and drummer Kevin Lowe round out the trio.

The album features nine tracks of jazz, funk and blues. It’s also available on cdbaby.com, but you can buy it from the band in person on Wednesday night.

The show gets started at 7:30 p.m. at the Green Drake Gallery & Arts Center on West Main Street in Millheim. Tickets are $8 each and are available in advance at Green Drake and at the door the night of the show.

Look for a review of Red Pajamas in a future issue of The Gazette!

This Week at Bald Eagle State Park Please call the Bald Eagle State Park Office for more information at (814) 625-2775!

Wednesday, January 18 Birds and Bagels

Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim 1/14 1/15

Miss Melanie + the Valley Rats, 8pm Chris Rattie + Junior Tutwiller, 5pm

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 1/18 1/19

Bisquit Jam JT Blues

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate 1/17 1/19

Casher and Papa Joe Casher

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College 1/13 1/18 1/19

Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9pm-10pm Acoustic Music, 8pm-10pm Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9pm-11pm

The Philips Hotel – Downtown Philipsburg 1/14

Swing-Nova, 6:30pm-8:30pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19

Dom and The Fig, 8pm-10pm Ted and The Hi Fi’s, 10:30pm-2pm Phyrst Phamily, 7:30pm-9:30pm Velveeta, 10:30pm-2am 2Twenty2 Open Mic Night, 10pm-Midnight Lowjack, Midnight- 2 am Table Ten The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm Jason & Dan, 8pm-10pm Maxwell Strait, 10:30pm

Stop in for a hot beverage, a bagel and most importantly the birds! There is no better way to spend a cold and blustery morning than in the company of fellow bird enthusiasts. This program will not just introduce you to feeder birds, but also to a nationally conducted program that engages people in citizen science. Cost $3 per person (Payable on the day of the event) Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Program is from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday, January 20, 2012 Cross Country Ski Adventure

Explore the lake side of F.J. Sayers while cross country skiing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis and poles can be reserved for free! This program is designed for participants that have cross country skied before. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 17, 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. Skiing or hiking from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 Learning Center Open House

Stop in at the Environmental Learning Center to look around at various mounts and educational displays.

A park volunteer or staff member will be on hand to talk or share general information about Bald Eagle State Park from noon to 3 p.m.

Last Week’s Solution:

Pizza Mia – Bellefonte 1/13

Karaoke with Ken Yeaney

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14 1/19

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

The Saloon – Downtown State College 1/13 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19

Velveeta, 10:30pm Atomic Supersonic, 10:30pm Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30pm Broken, 10:30pm Table Ten, 10:30pm My Hero Zero, 10:30pm

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College 1/13 1/14 1/17 1/18 1/19

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

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Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

The Gazette is committed to providing you with a complete listing of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have your entertainment listed FREE in The Gazette, just e-mail your entertainment to ccgazette@hughes.net.

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Acoustic Brew Concert Jeffrey Foucault January 14 at 7:30 p.m.

WPSU Studios, 100 Innovation Blvd.

There will be an Acoustic Brew concert featuring Jeffrey Foucault January 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the WPSU studios. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online at http://acousticbrew.org or at Nature's Pantry in State College. The New York Times calls Jeffrey Foucault a "young man with an old soul. Contemporary and timeless." The Wisconsin native blends rock, country, and folk in a sound honed from years on the road but still true to his Midwestern roots.

State College Choral Concert January 15 at 3 p.m.

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, University Park You are invited to a concert by the State College Choral Society, Sunday, January 15 at 3 p.m., at The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. There will be a pre-concert lecture by Chris Kiver at 2 p.m. They will present Handel: Dixit Dominus and Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem. $20 general admission; $10 Students. For tickets and information, (814) 404-9223 or SCChoralSociety.org.

Jay Vonada Trio January 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Green Drake Gallery, Millheim The Jay Vonada Trio will be performing at The Green Drake Gallery January 18 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The trio will be playing music from their upcoming CD, Red Pajamas. Come out for an evening of great music and wine.

Romeo, You Idiot - free January 21 at 8 p.m.

Penns Valley High School Auditorium Come and see this production of Romeo, You Idiot presented by the Senior High Drama Students at Penns Valley High School. Take a step back into time to see the mobster love story between two star-crossed lovers. This production is a variation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Winterfest Music Series Concert January 22 at 3 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church You are invited to the Winterfest Music Series Concert January 22 at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College. Penn State faculty clarinetist, Anthony Costa, and oboist, Robyn Dixon Costa, will perform, assisted by pianist Ann Deighton and violist Timothy Deighton. Tickets are $10; students and children are admitted free.

Heart of Gold The Music of Neil Young January 28 at 7 p.m.

The State Theatre The State Theatre presents Heart of Gold, the Music of Neil Young, to benefit Easter Seals and The State Theatre – January 28 at 7 p.m. There will also be a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception.

Tickets are $45 Gold Circle, $35 Orchestra, $25 Balcony and $100 VIP, which includes the reception and an event ticket. Heart of Gold is a fundraiser featuring an all-star lineup of local musical talents, performing the music of one of rock 'n roll's most prolific talent, Neil Young.

Symphonic Pops Concert Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Nittany Valley Symphony Eisenhower Auditorium The symphony presents a pops and light classical program including more of Maestro Jinbo’s “favorite things” including: What's Up at the Symphony?, a medley of classical tunes used in Warner Bros. cartoons; Suppé: Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna, used in the Warner Bros. cartoon Baton Bunny; Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda, used in Disney's Fantasia; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien, Op.4, Bernstein: Overture to Candide, Hayman: Pops Hoe-Down medley of folk fiddle tunes; Willson: The Music Man, Symphonic Impressions; and Norris: Here Come the Bands big band medley. For tickets, call the Eisenhower Auditorium box office (814) 863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX. Sunday Afternoons at the Library - free January 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Centre County Library & Historical Museum The second in this year’s free concert series features Amanda Silliker, soprano and Svetlana Rodionova, piano.

Happy Birthday Mozart January 29 at 3 p.m.

Grand Ballroom, Ramada Inn, State College The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra presents a season called “The Magic of Music – Happy Birthday Mozart.” On Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. at the Ramada Inn Grand Ballroom, the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra treats you to the overture to The Magic Flute, arias from Mitridate, and The Marriage of Figaro with soprano Jennifer Trost. To make the afternoon complete, they will perform Eine kleine Nachtmusik as well as the romantic Symphony Number 40 in G Minor under the baton of Maestro Douglas Meyer. Tickets are $29 and $19; table seating $75. All seating is reserved. Get tickets online at www.centreorchestra.org or call (814) 2348313.

Humpty Dumpty is Missing February 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Bald Eagle Area Middle School The Bald Eagle Area Middle School Drama Club will present Humpty Dumpty is Missing on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with tickets available at the door. Adults $5; students and children $3.The public is welcome!

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Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 20 MON., JAN. 16 10:00-4:00

PSU/HUB - ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. **THON DRIVE

MON., JAN. 16 9:00-2:00

PSU/ARL BUILDING, **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE **G Man pizza in the canteen.

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STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH BLDG., 243 S. ALLEN ST. STATE COLLEGE

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PSU/HUB - ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. **THON DRIVE

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PSU/OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT, PARK AVENUE **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 128 WEST HOWARD ST., BELLEFONTE **BLEED BLUE II

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MOSHANNON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5026 GREEN ACRE DRIVE, HOUTZDALE

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PSU/KATZ SCHOOL OF LAW, BIGLER RD. **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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Death Notices and Obituaries John A. Appleton May 15, 1932 - January 3, 2012 John A. Appleton, 79, of State College, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born May 15, 1932, in Port Matilda, he was a son of the late John S. Appleton and Violet DeAngelo Appleton Dean. On April 21, 1960 he married Marion Louise Laird, who preceded him in death.

John was employed at several local farms as a farmhand. He also worked for the Borough of State College, and as the custodian of the Gardenhouse Apartments. He attended the Hannah United Methodist Church.

John is survived by two brothers, James Appleton and William Appleton, both of Port Matilda, one sister, Alice Redmond of Norristown, PA, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Ed Appleton, Irvin Dean and his step father Earl Dean.

A memorial service was held at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Lysa Gibbs officiating.

Burial followed in Black Oak Cemtery, Worth Township.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Clair H. Broome, Sr. September 11, 1933 - January 9, 2012 Clair H. Broome, Sr., 78, of State College, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at his home. Born September 11, 1933, in Boggs Township, he was a son of the late Samuel and Georgenna (McClincy) Broome. He was married to Helen (Lentvorsky) Broome, who preceded him in death in 1994.

Clair attended the Bellefonte School System and had been employed as a cement mason. He was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks #1094, the past commander and member of the State College Veterans of Foreign War Post #321, and the State College American Legion Post #245. He was of the Protestant faith. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the 2nd Infantry Division.

He is survived by one daughter, Carol Tussey of Pine Grove Mills, one son, David Broome of Albany, KY; three sisters, Dorothy Clouser of State College, Virginia Sprankle of Tyrone, Sharon Smith of Williamsport, and two brothers, Samuel Broome of Connecticut, and Lee Broome of Kentucky. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clair was preceded in death by his son, Clair Broome, Jr., and two sisters, Jacqueline Reed and Juanita Bonsel.

A graveside service was held Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 2:00 pm, at Union Cemetery in Bellefonte, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made in Clair’s memory to the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Emergency Room, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College,

PA 16801.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Charles “Chuck” Lose April 13, 1961 - January 11, 2012 Charles “Chuck” Lose, 50, of Bellefonte passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at his home.

Born April 13, 1961, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Earl L. Lose and Judith (Johnstonbaugh) Corman.

Chuck was a 1978 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and was employed at Sam F. Nastase Beer Distributor. He was a member of the Living Hope Alliance Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Christine Spicer of Bellefonte, one son, Chucky Lose of State College, one sister, Donna Confer of Bellefonte, two brothers: Steven Corman of Bellefonte and Michael Corman of Altoona, and two granddaughters: Alexa and Aubree Steele. He is also survived by his step-mother, Janet Lose, three step-sisters: Tammy Tice, Vickie Leiter, Jodi Swarmer, and one step-brother, Richard Swarmer.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Living Hope Alliance Church, 321 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, with Pastor John Pavlica officiating. Burial followed in Eagle Cemetery, Boggs Township.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Jaylene Erica Smith January 4, 2012 - January 4, 2012 Jaylene Erica Smith, 0, of Milesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on January 4, 2012 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, she was the daughter of Jason and Jolene (Jones) Smith who survive at home.

Along with her parents, she is survived by one sister, Jaysa Smith of Milesburg, grandparents: Joel and Sharon Jones of Pleasant Gap, PA, Janice Smith of Boalsburg, PA, Harvey Smith of Bellefonte, PA, by great grandparents: Jim and Janet Jones of Julian, PA, William Dixson of Jacksonville, PA, Marion Williams of State College, and Helen Moore of Fort Myers, FL. Also surviving are two uncles: Josh Jones (Andrea) of Pleasant Gap, PA, Eric Smith of Rapid City, SD, one aunt, Jamie Smith of Boalsburg, PA and numerous great aunts, uncle and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Doris Dixson and great grandfather, Gary Williams.

A few moments in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 8, 2012, at 3:00 pm, at the Wetzler Funeral Home with Pastor Nancy Kuhns officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jacksonville Emannuel United Church of Christ, PO Box 123, Howard, PA 16841.

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Dining & Take Out January 13 – Spaghetti Dinner There will be a Spaghetti Dinner January 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Mansfield University Marching Band's trip to the Olympic Games in London, of which a local student is a member.

The dinner is at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church in Stormstown, Route 550. Take available. Donations accepted.

January 14 – Ham Pot Pie Supper New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Ham Pot-Pie Supper on Saturday, January 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Eat in or take-out.

Everyone is welcome.

January 19 – Meatloaf Dinner The State College Knights of Columbus is holding a Meatloaf Dinner at 850 Stratford Drive, State College on Thursday January 19 - serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes: soup, meatloaf, whipped potatoes with gravy, corn O'Brien, tossed salad, rolls & butter, beverage and dessert.

Adults $8.75; ages six to 10 $4.25; 5 and under free. Public welcome. Take outs available.

January 19 – Soup Sale The Howard United Methodist church is hosting a Soup Sale Luncheons to benefit local missions.

The next is Thursday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Soup, rolls, beverage, and pie are available (eat-in or take-out). Preorders for quarts of soup can be made by phone: Patti Long (814) 625-2182 or Helen Meyer (814) 625-2722. Cost: $5/lunch and $5/quart.

January 19 – Spaghetti Dinner The BAHS Academic Decathlon Parent Group will host a spaghetti dinner Thursday, January 19 at the Bellefonte Area High School cafeteria from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Eat in or take out available.

January 20 – Community Meal There is a community meal January 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out – at the Emmanuel UMC in Rebersburg. Meal of pig stomach, coleslaw, vegetable, and dessert. Adults $9; 12 and under $6. Everyone is invited for food and fellowship!

January 20 – Ham Pot Pie Supper The Ferguson Twp. Lion's Club will hold a ham pot pie dinner on Friday January 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $7.50; eat in or take out.

Questions call (814) 238-6695.

January 21 – Chicken BBQ The Snow Shoe Fire Company is holding a chicken b-b-q January 21 at the Snow Shoe Park. Sales ready by 11 a.m. Dinner is $7; half chickens $6.

Education & Life Matters January 14 & 28 – Free Coats The Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge Coat Ministry, on Route 550 at the crossroads of Buffalo Run Road and Rock Road, will be open to distribute free winter coats and accessories (hats, gloves, boots) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday until January 28. Call (814) 237-4707 or (814) 355-2208 for more information.

January 14 – WWII Documentary You are invited to view a documentary film, You Enter Germany – Bloody Huertgen and the Siegfried Line which takes place between September 1944 and February 1945 as 13 U.S. Army divisions fought for control of a 50-square-mile area of dense forest along the German border. It was the longest single battle in American history and largest defeat of the U.S. Army in Europe. This 2007 German production tells that story with veterans’ interviews and never-before-seen archival footage. The film starts at 2 p.m. January 14; the museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Donation requested. The Pennsylvania Military Museum is on Business Route 322, Boalsburg.

January 15 – Grace Lutheran Open House There will be an open house January 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. to give tours of the new addition & renovations at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown State College. Light refreshments will be served.

Free and all are welcomed.

January 16 & 23 – Classes at Art Alliance Art Alliance in Lemont is starting a new series of classes and workshops this month. If you are in-

terested in any of these, call (814) 234-2740 or email info@artalliancepa.org. Classes that do not receive sufficient registrations will be cancelled.

• Intro to Your Digital Camera – January 16 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Bob Baumbach – a condensed course covering the basics of using a digital camera. Learn the mysteries of the mode buttons and tips for taking better pictures. A hands-on afternoon – bring your camera! Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members • Oil Painting – Mondays 9 a.m. to noon, four weeks starting January 23 with Jennifer Kane – Enjoy interacting with other painters while receiving instruction on oil painting materials and methods. Instructor uses demonstrations and feedback on your current projects to teach how to create expressive work through fundamental art principles. Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members.

• Sketch! – Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. for four weeks starting January 23 with Jennifer Kane – Learn how to create quick observational drawings from life with pencil and water media. Start a habit of keeping a sketchbook and creating sketches to develop interpretive skills and plan for larger works. Fee: $60 members; $70 non-members January 17 – Free Sportsman’s Seminar There is a free seminar about whitetail deer January 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at IngleBean Coffee House, Millheim. Learn about field-judging of whitetail deer from guest speaker, Sam Derugen.

Hear about PA game commission issues and healthy deer populations from PA game commissioner, Dave Putnam. Bid on items at a silent auction to benefit the Millheim Pool's Trout Derby.

Seating is limited. For info, visit the Facebook event page or contact the IngleBean at (814) 3494898 or inglebeancoffee@gmail.com.

January 21 – Family Fun Day The Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge is sponsoring a Family Fun Day at the Bellefonte location of the Centre County YMCA January 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy games, swimming, pizza and lots of fun! It’s free and open to everyone. More info, call (814) 3552208.

Kids’ Stuff January 14 – Play Day at Friends School State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, is hosting a free Winter Play Day Saturday, January 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It’s for children aged three to seven. (Parents or guardian required to remain on site.) The school’s Community Room and a K/1 classroom will be open for supervised active and imaginative play.

Refreshments and snacks. All are welcome. For more info, (814) 237-8386 or www.scfriends.org.

January 14 – State College Hoop Shoot The State College Elks Lodge # 1600 is holding its Local Lodge Hoop Shoot (free-throw contest) Saturday, January 14 at the Mount Nittany Middle School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Competition is open to boys and girls ages eight through 13. For additional information, please contact Van Arvin, Local Lodge Hoop Shoot Chairman (814) 574-3265.

Competitions for Charity January 14 – Vera Bradley Bingo for Majorettes The Bald Eagle Area Indoor Majorettes are hosting a Vera Bradley bingo January 14 starting at 1 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. There will be 20 regular games, with additional packs of cards for $5, plus five specials at $10 per pack. The last game, a special, is $1 for individual cards. Kitchen and doors open at noon. For more info, e-mail maryannegilbert@verizon.net.

January 14 – Cash Bingo for Boys Basketball The Bellefonte Boys Basketball Booster Club is hosting a Cash Bingo January 14 at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. Doors open at 5:30; bingo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Support the Bellefonte Boys Basketball Program. For advance ticket, call John Leiter (814) 280-6006.

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Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE – Fully accessible library on wheels!

The Fall Schedule is now available. Check out our Web site for locations and hours. Stop by the library or your local Post Office for your copy. The Bookmobile travels to many communities reaching thousands of visitors each month. Look for it in your neighborhood.

Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 355-1516 for more information: Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical Museum Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education HOOKS AND NEEDLES – Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

Every Thursday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP –Join others who love to read and discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the particular book. Check for title on library website.

Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m.

ADULT WINTER READING CLUB – Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Get free stuff!

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES –Educational and fun crafts for kids in K to fifth grade.

Thursday, January 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. “Pirate Scavenger Hunt” Thursday, January 26; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. “Science Experiment” PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under 5 years old with an adult.

Monday & Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., starting January 16 Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., starting January 17 BABY LAP SIT STORYTIMES—Stories for the “littlest ears” 0 to two years old with an adult.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning January 18 USED BOOK SALE—Visit during regular operating hours for used books, video and music.

Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28 TEEN HOLIDAY CRAFT—Recycled CD Art for teens in sixth to 12th grade Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – sign up at service desk FAMILY OVERNIGHT—Pajama Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Thursday, January 26, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE—For children aged three and under and a favorite adult.

Join us for a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult.

Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of both pre-reading and social skills. The program runs about 30 minutes. Stay after for fun with friends and educational playthings. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

January 17, 24, 31 STORY-TIME PROGRAMS—For preschool-aged children with their adults. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts or directions not suitable for children under three. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

January 18 & 19: Eyes, Ears January 25 & 26: Mouth & Nose ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS—Activities for children in grades Kindergarten through six. There may be small parts or difficult instructions involved. Thursdays at 6 p.m.

January 26: Perler Bead Creations FAMILY PROGRAMS—Presenters or activities geared towards the whole family. Come in and enjoy some quality family time! Thursdays at 6 p.m.

January 19: Carey Huber, a ranger from Parker Dam, will bring his specimens of central PA to the library for some serious inspection.

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small, no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading program.

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call (814) 349-5328 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education NEEDLES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY – Bring any portable needles project you are working on and share ideas and tips with others.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

ADULT WINTER READING CLUB – Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Get free stuff!

CHILDREN’S AREA – FIZZ, BANG, EUREKA! Meet us for crafts and/or science experiments! Cool fun for everyone. New drop-in crafts every week!

Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME – Stories and crafts especially for children under five years old with an adult.

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small, no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading program.

Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call (814) 364-2580 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education PENNS VALLEY KNITTERS—Enjoy an evening at the library sharing your ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

January 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN CRAFT—Perfect after school educational science experiment and fun activities.

Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

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Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

TEEN NIGHT—Cupcake Decorating! Learn from the best, Heather Luse of Delectable Delights will be in house with icing and cupcakes! Grade 6 and up welcome.

Wednesday, January 18 at 6 p.m.

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Adult Bible Study & Kids Program is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. For more info, visit nittanybaptist.org or call (814) 360-1601.

Alzheimer’s Support Group is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn, Brookline. For more information, contact Anne Campbell (814) 234-3141 or Janie Provan (814) 235-2000.

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. AWANA Club is every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte. Fun activities and Bible lessons for ages three to sixth grade. Materials provided. ALIVE Teens club meets Sunday nights. For info, call (814) 3555678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Milesburg Borough Building. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com BEA Class of 1962 meets for breakfast monthly on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mountain Valley Diner at Wingate. Questions, please call Sandy (814) 387-4218.

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) 6252132.

BEA Class of 1965 holds its monthly dinner on the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Moose. Any questions call Bob at (814) 3832151.

BHS Class of 1956 holds a monthly dinner on the second Friday of each month at the Bellefonte Moose at 6 p.m. Any questions call Kay (814) 3592738.

contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453.

Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 will hold their monthly post meeting the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Post Home on Spring Street, Bellefonte.

Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. the Post Home on Spring Street, Bellefonte.

Better Breathers Support Group does not have a meeting in January or February, but normally meets the third Thursday of every month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

JANUARY 13, 2012 support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. All bereaved parents and adult family members welcomed, no charge. For more info, contact Amanda (814) 321-4258 or Peg (814) 355-9829.

Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Tyrone Public Library.

For info, contact Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

The East Penns Valley Women’s Club meets Tuesday January 17 at 7 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran church at 100 Mill Street, Millheim. For more information contact Lesa Boone at (814) 422-8179 or lesaboone@verizon.net.

Grief Support Group at Centre Crest meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140 H.L.A.A (Hearing Lost Association of America) meets the second Monday of each month at Foxdale at 7 p.m. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Alice McGregor (814) 6927396 / almcgregor@comcast.net or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556 / susank81@gmail.com.

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast. Members share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Contact Kelly Swisher (814) 2801656.

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.

Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. No meetings Jan. or Feb. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. For info, contact Cheri Woll (814) 231-7005 or cwoll@mountnittany.org. The January 9 meeting features a presentation by Dr. Ari Geselowitz, medical director of the Breast Care Center, on screening and diagnostic testing for breast cancer, and follow-up imaging

The Milesburg Lions Club invites the public to their meetings at the Milesburg center across from Uni-mart on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday every month at 7 p.m.

The Business of Art workshops will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Sozo Institute of the Arts, in the KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College. Free workshops for writers, artists, and other creative people. For info, contact Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, Pleasant Gap. Affiliated with the National MS Society. Call (814) 359-3421.

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday evening at 7:15 p.m. at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome.

For info, visit www.nittanyknights.org, or call Bill (814) 355-3557.

The Cancer Survivors' Association Support Group meeting is January 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Office in State College. Diana Berlyand, registered dietician, will speak about "Fighting cancer with food.” Learn how to make healthy food choices while fighting cancer. For more information call (814) 237-2120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the Penn State campus. Junior Rockhounds also meet third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.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 info, call (814) 280-5839.

Nittany Mountain Biking Association monthly membership meeting is January 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Schlow Library in State College.

Centre Hall Lions Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall.

Nittany Valley Woodturners meet on the first Thursday of every month in the woodworking shop at the State College Area High School, South Building. For info, contact Reg@MarketValueSolutions.com or visit www.NittanyValleyWoodturners.org.

Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Moose Club on Spring Street at noon. For information on Kiwanis, contact Richard King, (814) 3559606.

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business School, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday. This interactive educational stock model investment club is open to the public. Call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds an Early-Risers Breakfast every third Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W College Ave, State College. The Writers Social is the fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Autoport.

Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Diamond Deli on North Allegheny Street. Guests and visitors welcome. For information,

The Compassionate Friends Group meets the second Monday of each month at Bellefonte Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. TCF is a national non-profit

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

For info, contact Kristie Kaufman (814) 466-7921.

BHS Class '67 holds monthly breakfast on first Saturday of each month at Sunset West at 8:30 a.m. Location subject to change. For information call Vic (814) 360-1948.

Bellefonte Elks Lodge meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks.

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 Railroad Society meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Train Station in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. All are open to the public. Check out bellefontetrain.org or leave a message (814) 355-1053.

Penns Valley Grange #158 meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Railroad Street in Spring Mills.

Sacred Harp Singing meets the second and fourth Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Mennonite Church, State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com.

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State College Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at the Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

State College Downtown Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon at Damon’s, East College Avenue, State College.

State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at Hotel State College (above The Corner Room, behind The Allen Street Grill) from 7:15 to 8 a.m.

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.

Stroke Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. No meetings in Aug. or Dec. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in various locations Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932. The February 9 meeting meeting, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Patton Twp Municipal Building, is titled “Things You Want to Know About Alzheimer’s,” presented by Cindy Keith, RN. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Hotel just off North Atherton. All meetings are open to the public.

The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – newcomers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people. General meetings; social events; special interest groups. Meetings second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, State College. Call Kathi (814) 466-6641.

Zion MOPS & Beyond meets the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. 3261 Zion Road Bellefonte. This group is for moms with children of all ages! Childcare is provided. Call (814) 383-4161.

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WANTED TO BUY: CASH PAID for old men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, including shoes, hats, purses and costume jewelry from the 1800’s to 1980’s. Please call Lisa: (814) 353-8586.

RV for SALE - 35' Pace Arrow RV 1985 with only 85,000 Miles Great condition, Hot Water, 2-AC's, Heat, kitchen, bathroom and shower, New Tires.

Great for camping/tailgating Asking $4,500. Phone 814353-8300

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTATE NOTICE NILLES, DAVID J., late of State College Borough, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Administratrix - Melissa R. Nilles, 1630 Blue Course Drive, State College, PA 16801, Attorney - Louis T. Glantz of Glantz, Johnson & Associates, 1901 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801.

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THE GAZETTE - SERVING CENTRE COUNTY

JANUARY 13, 2012

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