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Gazette Readers share their thoughts about the Bon Jovi concert at the BJC on February 9th.

“This is the fifth time I have seen Bon Jovi and they continue to ROCK. They put on a top level show and not only does the audience have a great time but you can tell they really love what they do. Jon Bon Jovi always reaches out to the local audience with some common thread (football at PSU, etc.). So, he takes the time to see what makes the area tick. I took my 11-year-old son who is a drummer and he was totally inspired by their performance. The screens and light show are top notch and really you get a great show with high energy that makes it go to the next level. My favorite moment was Jon Bon Jovi singing and dancing on those moving ‘screen steps’ and rocking the house!”

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By Sandie Biddle, Managing editor editor@centrecountygazette.com

In honor of two of our greatest Presidents, two Bellefonte history buffs spent a lot of quality time researching Centre County ties to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The results are impressive.

Samuel Miles (Milesburg, Miles Township, etc.), great(x4)-grandfather of Cheri Banks, was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War, serving under General Washington. Cheri’s research appears in this issue. Col. Curtin was taken prisoner by the British following the Battle of Long Island and wasn’t released until two years later – the exchange negotiated by Washington himself. A rich merchant, Miles was then appointed Deputy Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania (1778-1781), securing supplies for the Washington’s army until the war was won.

Washington continued to do business with Miles, ordering a set of creamware (dinnerware) for Mount Vernon. Wouldn’t you love to have just one tureen or salad dish from that collection!

From Dick Knupp and Bellefonte Secrets, we got this presidential link. Andrew Gregg Curtin, a Pennsylvania governor and Bellefonte resident (Gregg Township, Curtin Township, etc.), was partly responsible for Lincoln winning the presidential election. He convinced the entire Pennsylvania delegation, including its leader Simon Cameron (also a presidential candidate) to support Lincoln. Those votes helped Lincoln win the election. Cameron was appointed Secretary of War and Curtin became a trusted advisor to Lincoln during the Civil War. There are many high points in this issue: a cupcake baker and a basketball team raise money for cancer research, crafts show benefits Penns Valley HOPE, handmade valentines from elementary students to seniors, reminiscences of an undefeated wrestling team, and scenes from our first roller derby match. The Mills Brothers are coming home to present a concert in Bellefonte, a local woman has rescued more than 1,000 cats, and a Bellefonte baker wants to teach you how to make double chocolate croissants.

Thank you for your kind words, offers of articles, and sending us your news and events.

Next issue, we’ll highlight the Penn State Lady Lions Pink Zone game and all that can be done to fight breast cancer – and celebrate the survivors.

In the meantime, take a moment to think about Tom McMinn, a homeless man who was found dead in his tent behind the treatment plant north of Bellefonte last Sunday. He’d received help and food from FaithCentre, did odd jobs for a little pay, but in the end, it was not enough. Let’s make his passing an inspiration to be vigilant and reach out even more to neighbors in need.

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By Sandie Biddle The following are excerpts from e-mails I received from Nichole Summers of FaithCentre and Gary Hoover of the Bellefonte and Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this week.

Ms. Summers wrote, “I just was informed that a local man was found dead in a tent behind the treatment plant between Bellefonte and Milesburg on Sunday. He apparently was living there despite the exceptionally cruel winter weather we have had during the past few weeks. The best information I have is that no one yet knows how long ago he actually died, just that was found on Sunday. That such could happen here, or anywhere, is a profound tragedy. Everyone I have spoken to is rightly shocked and saddened.

“We are all so busy but this terrible event teaches us all in a very hard way to look around more closely and to be more aware of those among us that need help and may have been overlooked.

Tom McMinn was a familiar sight in Bellefonte and the surrounding area riding his bicycle, with his small dog, Tiki, in the front basket of the bike. He was a friendly, nice man who did odd jobs to get by and seemed happy doing so. I mostly saw and spoke to him in the summer months at the Train Station and other spots. I recall him mentioning his travels down south from time to time and, from that, I had no idea he was wintering locally in a tent. Tom obviously loved his companion dog, Tiki, dearly. One could see just from looking at Tiki that he got the best of care and attention. I suspect Tom saw to it that Tiki was always the first to eat, if there was not enough,” Nichole concluded.

After concern for Tiki’s welfare was sent around to an e-mail network, and lodging was offered at Lyons Kennels, it was discovered that Tiki was OK. Gary Hoover wrote, “I just received word from a reader of my previous update that Tom McMinn’s dog, Tiki, is apparently safe. The respondent said Tom told him he had to give Tiki away because he could no longer take good enough care of him.

“While that is good news, it can in no way make up for the sad and lonely ending of Tom. Let each of us resolve to do what we can to prevent anyone else from such a fate.”

Amen to that, Mr. Hoover. Even though we live in one of the most generous, community-minded areas of America, we can always do more. Let’s think about what we can do to see that Tom McMinn’s life, and solitary death, were not in vain.

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Centre Count y Schools Local Students Collect Pennies and Feed a Village Submitted by Julie Mader

STATE COLLEGE – The sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in State College challenged their entire school to a Penny War. In this friendly competition, each homeroom individually collected paper and “silver” money while stuffing the jars of their competitors with pennies.

When the money was counted paper and silver coins went toward each classroom’s total, while all pennies counted against their total. The winner of this competition was Food for the Poor with more than $2,200 raised. Food for the Poor provides an online catalog where donors can “shop” for gifts they wish to give.

All of the students, kindergarten through eighth grade, had fun choosing

from a list of food, fruit trees, baby chicks, goats, farming shares, fish ponds, water pumps and medical supplies to give as a donation. The Penny Wars are an annual tradition at OLVCS and coincide with the Advent Season. The students have fun with this tradition but more importantly work together to reach a shared goal of giving during Advent.

OLVCS Penny Wars – Pictured are eighthgrade students of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Katie Mullin, Larissa Burka, Frank Mader, and Matthew Thomas at Nittany Bank in State College, where they counted all money collected during the Penny Wars.

Elementary Students Create Valentines For Seniors Submitted by Rose Hoover

WINGATE – The second-grade students of Wingate Elementary worked feverishly during an afternoon activity period to create Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of the Bald Eagle Valley Personal Care Home. Last October, second-graders had a Community Day Field Trip and were able to personally visit the residents of the home. While there, the students recited a fall poem and performed a requested Wingate Elementary secondsong for the residents. Because of that visit, the students felt a special connection to the grade student, Sera Dreese, people living there, and were extremely excited to puts the finishing touches on be able to make them Valentine’s Day cards. a Valentine’s Day card to be Because it was the 100th day of school, the seconddelivered to a resident of the graders hoped to make 100 Valentine’s Day cards Bald Eagle Valley Personal by the end of the day. However, the students far Care Home. exceeded this goal by making more than 140 cards.

Students used markers, crayons, scissors, glue, construction paper, and paper doilies to create various heart or rectangular-shaped cards. Scissors flew, resulting in cut-out cupids, arrows, and many pink, red, and white hearts.

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State College Elks – Fall 2010 Teenagers of the Month Submitted by Brad Lunsford State College Elks Youth Activities Chairman PENNS VALLEY – The September Teenagers of the Month from Penns Valley High School are Sara Benfer and Kevin Montminy.

Sara Benfer is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 3.5 and a class rank of 30. She is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as President of the 4-H Club. She participates in Varsity Track and Cross Country. Sara is the daughter of Ann Stapleton and Mark Benfer.

Kevin Montminy is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 4.0 and a class rank of 1. Kevin serves as President of Student Council and Vice President of the Varsity Club. He participates in Varsity Football, Basketball, and Baseball and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is the son of Peter and Mary Montminy.

The October Teenagers of the Month from Penns Valley High School are Teressa Deardorff and Jake Smucker.

Teressa is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 3.75 and a class rank of 15. Teressa is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as a volunteer for Special Olympics. She participates in Varsity Soccer, Softball and Cheerleading. Teresa is the daughter of Thomas and Robin Deardorff.

Jake Smucker is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 3.8 and a class rank of 6. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Academic Decathalon Team. Jake participates in Chamber Choir, the School Musical and serves as the School Literary Journal Editor. He is the son of Jeff and faith Smucker.

The November Teenagers of the Month from Penns Valley High School are Kerry Snyder and William Lush.

Kerry Snyder is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 4.0 and a class rank of 1. She is a member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the President’s Education Award and the Citizenship Award. Kerry participates in Concert Band, 4-H, Varsity Soccer and Academic Decathlon. She is the daughter of Brian and Paula Snyder.

William Lush is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 4.0 and a class rank of 1. He received the National Merit Scholarship Commendation and is a member of the National Honor Society. William participates in Varsity Country and Track and field, Academic Decathlon, and serves as his class Secretary. He is the son of Sam and Binky Lush.

The December Teenagers of the Month from Penns Valley High School are Morgan Holsopple and Ryan Patten.

Morgan Holsopple is a senior at Penns Valley High School with a GPA of 3.5. She participates in Varsity Softball, Volleyball and Varsity Club. Morgan is also a member of the Academic Decathlon Team and serves as a volunteer Softball Coach. She is the daughter of Ronald and Dawn Holsopple.

Ryan Patten is a senior at Penns Valley High School. He participates in Varsity Football, Basketball, Track and serves as Vice President of the Student Council. Ryan is a member of the Academic Decathlon Team, Boy Scouts and Thespians. He is the son of Michael Patten and Susan Shirey.

These students will be honored for their achievements at the Penns Valley Senior Awards Ceremony in June, 2011.

Be a Pen Pal of a Student BELLEFONTE – Again this year the Bellefonte Elks’ Garver Fund has donated $3,000 to the Nexus Pen Pal Intergenerational Program. The Pen Pal program was started in 2002 through RSVP and the Office of Aging.

It involves 370 adult and 900 student pen pals. The elementary students are in the Port Matilda, Mountaintop, Wingate, and Howard schools, all part of the Bald Eagle Area School District.

The program provides the students with real-life experiences that give them an opportunity to write letters that go out to an adult who is not part of their circle of family and friends. This helps to hone writing, reading, and social skills.

The adults have the pleasure of knowing that they are part of this learning experience as well as having

the chance to get to know some neat kids.

According to Marsha Sackash, Director of Elementary Education for the Bald Eagle School District, the Pen Pal program is part of the reason that the district saw an overall 8 percent rise in elementary writing scores last year.

To keep the program uniform and to keep feelings from being hurt, the only “gifts” that are allowed are the books provided by the RSVP office. The $3,000 from the Bellefonte Elks will be a big help in the purchase of these books.

If you are interested in helping this worthwhile program, either by being a pen pal or making a contribution, call the Office of Aging at (814) 355-6816. Andrea Puzycki will be glad to hear from you.

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Every community seems to be blessed with a handful of individuals who make a difference. They are the people who serve “above and beyond the call of duty,” as they give their time, energy and expertise to help their fellow citizens.

My old, Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines hero in a number of ways. The two most apropos to Hometown Heroes being, “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities,” and “an object of extreme admiration and devotion.”

This series aspires to honor men, women and children – and elucidate their efforts and achievements.

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Shirley Fonda: Catsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Best Friend

By Kulsoom Khan

As one enters Shirley Fondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, you hear meows coming from everywhere. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because she has 70 cats currently residing in her house. Fonda runs a program called Fondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fondlings, where she adopts stray, homeless, or injured cats and gives them homes. People also adopt them from her.

Fonda has been doing this for 11 years and over that time period, she has rescued 1,085 cats. People call her if they have a cat that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want or if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a stray. Fonda also says that sometimes people just abandon their cats or if they have to move, they leave them as well.

Fonda is really able to connect with these cats. She knows their personalities and habits as if they were her children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the advantages of having them [the cats] in my house is that I know what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether they like people or theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just shy,â&#x20AC;? she says.

She told the story of a cat named Charlie who was almost put to sleep. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of about the three or four cats that the vet said there was no hope for,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent six weeks on him-force feeding him and giving him fluids and there he is.â&#x20AC;?

Fonda says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just always cared for animals in general not just cats. She has a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Zoology and has worked at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for 25 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was wonderful. I learned so much about the whole characteristics of all different wildlife things,â&#x20AC;? she says about the experience. Fonda has also rescued and kept birds, a fox, a skunk, and a bat in her home.

She almost trained to be a veterinarian, but changed her mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can not cope with putting an animal down that somebody just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wantâ&#x20AC;Śsome of the people that I would have to meet I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be decent to them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some of the ways they treat their animals,â&#x20AC;? Fonda says.

Fonda spends hundreds on dollars per month on food, medicine, and other supplies to take care of all these cats. In the last year, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spent more than $5,000 on medical bills alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medical bills are tremendous,â&#x20AC;? she says. However, she has recently gotten some help with covering these costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been better this year. More people have sent donations and that helps,â&#x20AC;?

Fonda says. She would really like for more of them to be adopted and so she held an open house on Saturday and Sunday (2/12 - 2/13) and said that she was pleased â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that people were coming and showing some interest.

In this recession and hard times, many people just worry about themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making sure they have a roof over their head and food on their table. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see someone like Fonda offering those same comforts to these helpless creatures.

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Waking up, Eppie is confused by the strangers around her and with no idea of who she is. She can not feel anything for this little girl that she had never met, and she can not trust this man, Micah, who says that they had been deeply in love before the accident.

Several situations show that the feeling from the recent war still run deep and as outsiders start visiting, we learn that Eppie had been born to a freed slave. Because of Miracleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mixed blood, some of the good people in

town decide that the little girl should be in a more stable home and she is kidnapped and placed with a family who had lost their children.

The Redemption of Micah has a good story line. The people are easy to like and dislike, and some of the touches involving race, motherhood, and enemies from a past war are subtle, but they make the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point.

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reading and talking to her for three years while she was unconscious. It was the only voice that she heard.

My problem was that too many times the author felt obligated to use modern, vulgar language for some of the love scenes.

That such usage was disturbing may sound petty, especially from a reader who has certainly read those words before. It bothers me on two levels. First, I want authors to be consistent with their characters, and secondly, I will be glad when authors stop insulting us by thinking that vulgarities will sell books.

It was a shame that the language jolted the reader out of the mood and setting that the author was trying to set. So many other things were right with this book.

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Drayer Manager Earns Certification BELLEFONTE – Tasha Norman, center manager for Drayer Physical Therapy Institute’s Bellefonte clinic, has earned her McKenzie certification.

Unique to the McKenzie Method is a comprehensive and Norman is one of only logical step-by-step process to evaluate a patient’s back and neck 143 physical therapists problem quickly. This mechanical in Pennsylvania to have examination can “classify” most achieved McKenzie patient conditions by the level of pain or limitation that results from certification certain movements or positions. A McKenzie assessment can eliminate the need for expensive and/or invasive procedures.

Norman is one of only 143 physical therapists in Penn-

Grange Fair Queen Places in State 2010 Centre County Grange Fair Queen, Nicole Wasson of State College was crowned First Runner-Up at the PA State Association of County Fairs held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey on January 19 to 22. Nicole, the daughter of Ron and Candy Wasson, is a Nursing student at Lancaster School of Nursing. Pictured with Nicole are members of the Centre County Grange Fair Queen Committee from left, MaryAnn Haagen, Gladys Hartle, Brenda Fetters, and Mona Bowmaster

LOOP Service Extended For THON Weekend STATE COLLEGE – CATA will provide non-stop LOOP service throughout the duration of the PSU Dance Marathon, scheduled for Friday, February 18, through Sunday, February 20. Both the BLUE and WHITE LOOP routes will operate between 2:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday morning when service does not normally operate.

Service will thus run continuously on the BLUE LOOP and WHITE LOOP for the 48-hour period between 6 p.m., Friday, February 18, and 6 p.m. Sunday, February 20, with frequency ranging from 5 to 22 minutes.

This service is made possible through a partnership between CATA, Penn State Transportation Services, the 2011 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon and McLanahan’s Penn State Room.

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sylvania to have achieved McKenzie certification, which requires having completed a four-part series of postgraduate courses and passing a written and practical credentialing examination recognizing basic competency in mechanical diagnosis and therapy.

Tasha Norman Norman, a native of Centre County, is a graduate of State College High School. She attended Schreyer Honors College at Penn State, where she majored in kinesiology and was a swimming standout. She earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Duke.

Route 4002 Detour Lifted SNOW SHOE – Bridgework on Route 4002 (Clarence Road) in the Snow Shoe area of Centre County is complete and the roadway has been re-opened. Crews have been working for the past few weeks to replace the super-structure on a bridge spanning the North Fork of Beech Creek.

The bridge is located between Butterworth Road and Cattail Road in Snowshoe Township. Route 4002 had been closed between Route 144 and T-875 (Fountain Road) but has now been re-opened. The detour that had been in place has been lifted.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.

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Seven Mountains EMS Council holds Open House

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MILESBURG – The Seven Mountains Emergency Medi- Department of Health to coordinate EMS programs within cal Services (EMS) Council, established in 1974, held an a four-county area of Central Pennsylvania, which includes open house on February 11 at its newly renovated facilities Centre, Clinton, Juniata, and Mifflin counties. at 523 Dell Street in Milesburg, behind the Dollar General Seven Mountains acts as the liaison between the PennsylStore. Tours were given of the renovated building and some vania Department of Health and the Regional EMS providers newly acquired equipment was on issues such as training, EMS showcased. The renovation agency licensure, receivingincluded updated office space, facility accreditation, medical a dedicated radio room, excommand authorization, mass panded storage area, and an casualty/large incident prepaenlarged, improved training ration and coordination, and classroom. public education. The council Attendees at the open house carries out these day-to-day were able to observe one of duties with a staff of five. the newest additions to the Executive Director Timothy council’s public education efNilson says, “The new classforts, “Andy the Ambulance,” room facility is a welcomed which is a remote-controlled asset to council’s operations. robot with movable eyes, a Its availability will allow us friendly smile, and the ability more flexibility in scheduling to communicate with chilcertification and continuing dren both musically (safety education programs for emersongs) and verbally through gency medical service proL to R: Administrative Assistant Cathy Grimes, an integrated two-way radio. viders, as well as expand our Regional Training Coordinator Mark Wolfgang, Andy is being used to teach public course offerings such as and EMS Program Specialist James Urban stand EMS/safety awareness and inCPR and First Aid.” in the newly renovated classroom during jury prevention to children in Anyone interested in learning the open house. a positive, energetic way. more about EMS, or interestSeven Mountains EMS Couned in becoming involved with cil, Inc. is an independent The Sim-Man in the foreground is used for CPR and their local EMS agency, is enemergency medical service training. This life-like non-profit corporation that couraged to contact the counmanikin can simulate breathing; has an artificial is supported by the member cil office at (814) 355-1374 or blood pressure; and can be defibrillated, making counties and holds a grant visit smemsc.org. practice sessions more realistic for the students. through the Pennsylvania

There’s ice and slush, it’s dark and dreary, it must be wintertime in central Pennsylvania.

Let’s treat the winter cabin fever with a healthy dose of chocolate. Chocolate makes everything bearable.

Once again, Cool Beans and Tea and Curtis Knepper are teaming up to provide a special baking demonstration to satiate any chocolate lovers craving. Mr. Knepper will demonstrate the ultimate in French pastry, a Double Chocolate Croissant. The Double Chocolate Croissant is filled with an almond nut filling paired with a special imported dark chocolate.

These are not the ordinary pain au chocolat that the French eat for breakfast. These croissants are a world-class treat. The demonstration covers all aspects of croissant production. With a little muscle, a good rolling pin, and some tricks of the trade any home baker can make these treats.

So grab your hubby or significant other and come out for an unforgettable night of outstanding coffee, samples of these delicious treats, and good conversation. We guarantee you will eat better than the mayor of Paris!

We hope to see you on President’s Day, Monday February 21 at 7 p.m. at Cool Beans and Tea on High Street in Bellefonte. The cost of the event is $25 a person or $35 a couple. Please register early since space is limited and the real imported European butter is a special order item.

All pastries made during the demonstration are packaged as take-away door prizes that can be baked at home the next day. You will be the most popular person in the neighborhood when you serve these pastries.

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Penns Valley Wrestling History: Two Undefeated Seasons in the 1960s

By Sam Stitzer

PENNS VALLEY – Back in 1960, Joe Hammaker came to Penns Valley High School to teach history, never thinking that in just three years, he would be making history at Penns Valley.

Joe grew up in Hollidaysburg where he was a member of the high school wrestling team. He went on to Lock Haven State Teachers College (now Lock Haven University). He wrestled at Lock Haven, where he placed fourth in his weight class in the NCAA tournament in 1958. It was at Lock Haven that he met his future wife, Vickie, and they were married shortly after Joe’s graduation in the summer of 1958. Joe taught at Lock Haven for two years before coming to Penns Valley to be a teacher and assuming the task of head wrestling coach.

His predecessor, Bud Berringer, was a friend of his from Lock Haven. Bud and the Penns Valley Rams wrestlers had just finished a dismal year, finishing with a 1-8 record. Bud told Hammaker about the job opening at Penns Valley, but admonished him, saying, “If there’s one place you don’t want to coach, it’s Penns Valley”. Fortunately, Hammaker didn’t take Berringer’s advice, and accepted the job at Penns Valley. The Hammakers first moved to Millheim, then bought a house in Centre Hall.

Joe Hammaker took on the Penns Valley wrestling program, and gradually improved it until in 1963, just three years into his tenure, he produced an undefeated (11-0) team, and the school’s first state champion wrestler, Max Dinges, at 180 pounds.

The high point of the 1962-1963 season was the match with State College. The Little Lions had amassed an incredible 64-match winning streak that spanned several years, and were putting it on the line against the ever improving Rams. There was a rumor around Penns Valley that someone at State College had sent a letter to the Rams wrestling team, telling them to be sure to “scrape the cow dung (They used a less polite word.) off their shoes” before coming into the State College gymnasium.

Coach Hammaker confirmed that this anonymous letter was, in fact, sent to the team. If the writer’s purpose was to intimidate or humiliate the Penns Valley team, it backfired.

It served only to energize the Rams team, and fill them with a resolve to defeat the Little Lions.

Hammaker remembers the match vividly. The gym was filled beyond capacity, with people sitting or standing on nearly every square inch of real estate. Electric fans had to be brought in to ventilate the room, since the walls were steaming up. Wrestlers and spectators alike were sweating and cheering, as emotions ran high. When it was all over, the Rams came away with a solid 29-18 victory, snapping the Little Lions’ winning streak. It was a stunning upset that established the Rams as a bona fide wrestling powerhouse in central PA. In the post-season PIAA state championships at Rec Hall on the Penn State campus, the Penns Valley wrestlers were eliminated, one by one, until coach Hammaker found himself with just one wrestler left in the final round.

Max Dinges, at 180 pounds, was the Rams’ only hope, and he was matched against Paul HudNewspaper article from 1963 chronicles Max Dinges’ victory at the state finals

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son, from Erie, who was heavily favored to win the match. But by the grace of strength, skill, and great coaching, Dinges soon put Hudson on his back for the fall. The referee The 1963 undefeated team (R to L) slapped his hand on the Ken Wagner, Irv Heckman, Merle Wertz, mat, and Penns Valley had Gene Parrett, Bob Muthersbaugh, Herb its first state champion!

Bierly, Harold Rudy, Rich Corl, Wayne White, Max Dinges had also been Bob Weber, Max Dinges, Ken Gilmore, Coach the first Penns Valley wresHammaker. Managers unidentified tler to win a district title that year.

In 1965-1966, the Penns Valley wrestlers enCoach Joe joyed another undefeated season, Hammaker on their second in a four-year span the sidelines under Joe Hammaker’s guidance. (circa 1966) That particular team featured a group known as “The Big Seven.”

These guys were the wrestlers in the top seven weight classes (from 133 to heavyweight), who gained a reputation for dispensing their opponents in rapid succession, like falling dominoes, to secure wins for the Rams. Opponents must have felt like ancient gladiators waiting to be tossed to the lions (or in this case, Rams) for certain The 1966 undefeated team (L to R): Tom Martinec, defeat. Their strength and prowess on the mats helped to Peter Bierly, Earl Walker, George Garman, earn 11 consecutive wins for the Rams that year.

Richard Smith, Dave Marshall, Sam Reish, Coach Hammaker was named the District 6 Coach Mike McClenahan, Vern Jodon, Marty Ilgen, of the Year in 1963 and again in 1966. In 1967, he Jack Riegel, Barry Williams, Coach Hammaker. coached Penns Valley wrestler Sam Reish to his third Managers: Mahlon Nevel, Byron Musser consecutive District 6 title, a feat never equaled by any Ram wrestler before or since then. the lyrics of an old song. Thanks to some talented kids and an Joe Hammaker served for 11 years as Penns Valley’s varequally talented and dedicated coach, the Penns Valley High sity wrestling coach, then later coached the junior varsity and School wrestling program enjoyed “seasons in the sun” back junior high teams for a total of 25 years. in the 1960s. We treasure the memories as the tradition of Joe retired in 1993. He and his wife Vickie are in their athletic excellence continues at Penns Valley High. mid-70s and still live in their home in Centre Hall. Their three children are grown up and have given the Hammakers six grandchildren. Their son Mark was also a wrestler at Penns Valley in the 1970s, and did very well. Joe is active in the community, and has served many years on the Centre Hall Borough council.

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Centre County’s Link with George Washington

By Cheri Banks

I would like to celebrate President George Washington’s Birthday with some historical moments I have discovered by searching Google’s Books section online. It is amazing the original letters and uncovered historical facts that can be found without leaving the comfort of your home. Also, most institutions holding the information are closed on weekends, weeknights, and even winter!

Google is constantly adding thousands of books from major university libraries and Wikipedia notes that as of June 2010 twelve million books have been scanned.

In keyword searching my ancestor Samuel Miles and George Washington, I have found some points in history that include both of them that I never read before.

I assume you know something about George Washington but who was Samuel Miles? He was a rich merchant from Philadelphia, lived 1740-1805, and besides his military service, purchased vast tracts of land in PA including Centre County. Some of his purchases were co-founding Centre Furnace with Colonel John Patton, founding Milesburg, owning most of Miles Township, and starting the iron works at Milesburg. His vision for Miles Township was to sell land to farmers and most of the other lands he owned were for iron ore and timber for the iron furnaces he owned.

Both men were molded on the Western Frontier of Pennsylvania as young soldiers and officers in their state militia as part of the French and Indian War and specifically participating in British General Forbes expedition to win Fort Pitt in 1758. One personal observation is that they were among the few colonists who saw the vast endless wilderness between Lancaster, Bedford, Pittsburg, and Erie, which I think inspired them to want buy vast tracts of land.

In March 1776 under a resolution passed by the PA House of Representatives, Miles was authorized to form two rifle battalions for the Revolutionary War and he became their Colonel. He was ordered to join General Washington in New York City for the impending battle. Miles service to General Washington was to be very brief because on August 26 the Battle of Long Island took place and the largest force of British soldiers headed for the Jamaica Pass where Colonel Miles was stationed. Vastly outnumbered, most of the 250 American soldiers Miles kept with him were captured. Miles was captured and was held as a prisoner of war for two (August 1776 - April 1778) years in New York.

Col. Miles wrote letters to General Howe and General Washington asking for exchange or parole for him and help for the non-officer prisoners. There was a controversy as to whether he violated parole. Here is one letter found in the Report on American manuscripts in the Royal Institution of Great Britain, by the Great Britain Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts: Resolution of Congress: 1776, November 7 – “Suggested exchange of Colonel Miles for Mr. Foxcroft…” At the foot is a note by Gen. Washington, 6 December.

“If the above exchange should prove agreeable to his Excellency General Howe, it will be so to his most obedient servant.”

Captain MacKenzie to Cols. Magaw,

Attle, West and Burd: 1776, November 25.

New York. – Signifies the Commander-inchief ’s consent to Colonel Miles going to the Congress, since it is thought his presence will expedite the exchange of prisoners.

Several American Officers to Gen. Howe: 1776, December 8, New York. – “The state of the sick and wounded prisoners being too melancholy for recital they entreat that a proper place may be agreed on by his Excellency and Gen. Washington where these sick and wounded may be conveyed..,” Signed by Colonels, Samuel Miles (6 others).

Prisoners: 1777, April 22. Long Island.

– Memorial to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe from Robt. Magaw, Samuel Miles, (4 others) on behalf of themselves…to go on furlough to Philadelphia to obtain relief necessary to their subsistence….

Samuel Miles was granted a two-week parole in December 1777. Here is an excerpt from Memories of a Life, chiefly passed in Pennsylvania by Alexander Graydon: “…took the liberty to write in suspense as to the success to the step, was, that both Colonel Miles and Major West had by requisition of General Howe, repaired to Philadelphia; and I every day expected a similar summons. It has been given out that these gentlemen had not observed all the passiveness which had been enjoined upon them by their parole; …The situation of Miles and West in the neighborhood of the army at White Marsh, was perhaps, the circumstance which gave colour to the accusation against them; but they were not long detained.”

Miles’ home was in White Marsh and proof that he visited his wife is that nine months later my great (X4) grandfather was born! He actually may have violated parole by discussing General Howe as this story shows in the Life of George Washington, Volume 4

by Washington Irving: “Captain Graydon,… paid a visit to the camp at this juncture, in company with Colonel Miles and Major West, all American prisoners on Long Island, but who had been liberated on parole…. The three officers waited on Washington at his marquee in the evening. In the course of the conversation, he asked them what they conceived to be the objects of General Howe. Colonel Miles replied, a co-operation with the Northern army by means of the Hudson. Washington acknowledged that indications and probabilities tended to that conclusion; nevertheless he had little doubt the object of Howe was Philadelphia. Graydon and his companions dined the next day at headquarters; there was a large party, in which were several ladies.

After being exchanged in April 1778, Miles became Deputy Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania (1778-1781).

Deputy Quartermaster suited Miles background as one of Philadelphia’s richest mer-

chants and politician because he must have had a network of people to help him. This job was very difficult since there was little money to pay for supplies or soldiers pay so the army was constantly suffering for lack of people and necessities. This job of supplying the army caused several letters to be written between Washington and Miles.

In the book George W a s h ington: Leader of a New Nation by Daniel C. Gedacht, it notes: “Most of the letters that survive today are kept at the Library of Congress in Washington, Dc. At the University of Virginia…”

The University of Virginia archives website www.virginia.edu/ gwpapers, has several letters exchanged between them.

On December 23, 1780 General Washington wrote: “Mrs. Blair will deliver you 2000 soldiers shirts..800… forwarded to Genl. Wayne…200 to…Jersey line…remainder to…Newburgh.”

In a letter dated April 6, 1781 near the time moving south for Yorktown George Washington wrote to Miles: “The enclosed letters are of very great importance…the express must be charged to ride unremittingly night and day, until the Letters are delivered into the hands of Marquis Lafayette…wherever the detachment may be.”

Washington also wrote Robert Morris on August 29, 1781 about securing boats, the job being given to Miles, and Miles responded to Morris: “..you may be assured that nothing shall be left undone, that is within my power to accomplish, in the business you have committed to me…I hope to have between twenty and thirty sail of river-craft,..at Trenton… by the 31st.”

The Battle of Yorktown on October 17, 1781 won the war for the Americans and while General Washington was in Newburgh, NY waiting for the official peace treaty, he ordered Creamware china from Miles. The original letters exchanged are part of the Ferdinand J. Dreer Collection of Manuscripts. Washington writes on July 8, 1782 as recorded in The George Washington collection: fine and decorative arts at Mount Vernon

by Carol Borchert Cadou, Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: “He wrote to Deputy Quartermaster Colonel Samuel Miles in July complaining that he had expected tureens, salad dishes, plates, soup plates and salts but had received instead an odd assortment and fewer pieces.

Still awaiting his creamware, Washington again wrote to Miles in August, enclosing a duplicate of his previous letter, “as I have neither received the

Articles ordered, nor an acknowledgement of my letter…I have requested the Secretary at War to let one of the Gentlemen in his office put this into your hands.”

Miles responded immediately, saying that he had been out of town for more than six weeks owing to poor health….noting “I am exceedingly sorry that there was any mistake respecting your Crockery ware & must take, at least part of the blame myself…I did not send for them some days after your Excellency left the city,…and did not compare them with the invoice.”

With the peace treaty being signed, on December 23, 1783 General Washington resigned from the Army, and both Miles and Washington went back to their plantations.

During the time Washington’s presidency was located in Philadelphia, November 1790 to March 1797, Miles was Mayor of Philadelphia in 1790-91 and Captain of the Philadelphia First Troop 1786-1791. The First Troop escorted President Washington when he was in Philadelphia. Washington notes in his diary published as The Writings of George Washington: being his correspondence…Volume 9, May 13, 1787: “At Gray’s Ferry the city lighthorse, commanded by Colonel Miles, met me, and escorted me in.”

According to the book History of the First Troop Philadelphia City Calvary: from its organization: “…until September 15th, 1787, when the members of the company tendered a complimentary dinner to General Washington at the City Tavern, second Street above Walnut Street; the Troop with its distinguished guest, together numbered fifty-five. On the 4th of July 1788 the grand Federal procession in honor of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States took place, in which the Troop under the command of Captain Miles, paraded.

The bill for the above mentioned meal at the City Tavern, which includes food, drink and musicians, with Miles paying the tab, appears on www.TeachingAmericaHistory.org.

“Rec’d Sept 15th 1787 of Samuel Miles 7 lbs 10 shillings in full.”

I hope my research findings have motivated you to take up your own search, all while sitting in your armchair, and help you enjoy several of these cold snowy days!

Cheri Banks lives in Bellefonte and is the Vice President of the Centre County Genealogical Society and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bellefonte Chapter.

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Local Resident Helps Lincoln Become President

By Richard Knupp, Sr.

What role did Andrew Gregg Curtin play in the election of Lincoln and the North winning the Civil War? As I researched all the above questions [this was the fifth] the flame of discovery turned me into an avid researcher but nothing like the blazing inferno I became when I discovered the true answer to number five.

How can one determine the difference between fact and fiction? First of all the researcher should look at the acknowledgements in the front of the book being researched.

The book often referred to as Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History was written in 1883 with information gathered from individuals, many of whom were not born when events happened that they were telling Linn about.

Andrew Gregg Curtin

Most information in this book is speculative in nature with some basic truths made fictional because of different remarks about the same subject. The worst scenario is the nine different stories about the same parcel of land being sold. Six placed the land near Bellefonte and three claimed it was near Potters Mills.

The closer one gets to 1883, the more accurate the information becomes but still depends on whether the individual giving the information was directly involved with the situation or not.

The second book I use for information from that same period is the Commemorative Biographical Record of this area. It was written in 1889 but the information came from descendants of the individuals and those who accomplished the events. This book on pages 177 through 197 gives a more fairly accurate account of individuals responsible for the development of our area and what they accomplished.

The third book that I am currently using as a factual basis is one called Lincoln and Men of Wartime by A.K. McClure.

Hundreds of books have been written on Lincoln by all kinds of people, some with direct contact to Lincoln. McClure was a casual friend of Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the beginning. Andrew Gregg Curtin was also a friend of McClure. It was Curtinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convincing much of the Pennsylvania delegation to switch to Lincoln that created the election of Lincoln. Simon Cameron was the leader of the Pennsylvania delegation and was a Presidential candidate. When he found out about Curtin getting the delegation to switch, he went to the Lincoln camp and made a deal

that would give them the votes if he were made a secretary.

This story unfolds with Curtin saving the North against the objection of Cameron, who was the Secretary of War. After this incident Curtin became one of Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most trusted allies along with A. K. McClure. From that time forward, Lincoln made no major war decisions without first consulting with McClure and Curtin.

The difference between McClure and other authors was that McClure wrote information known from being there when it occurred. All other writers used much speculation in their articles. No other writer, except McClure has ever gotten the story completely correct concerning how Lincoln became president.

This is an excerpt from February 2011 Bellefonte Secrets and was reprinted with permission. For the content of all the issues, visit www.bellefontesecrets.com.

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Exarchos Seeks Office of County Commissioner

Commissioner Rogers to Run for Reelection

BELLEFONTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chris Exarchos announced February 14 that he is entering the race for Centre County Commissioner.

The former commission chairman and two-term College Township council member, worked closely with fellow commissioners as well as with federal, state, and municipal officials. Major county projects included: completion of the County Correctional Facility, courthouse expansion, completed the Emergency Services Training Site, Central Booking Facility, and technology modernizations, including: Internet access to county records, county

BELLEFONTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rich Rogers (D) announced that he is seeking re-election to the office of Centre County Commissioner.

Rogers believes that fiscal accountability and responsibility must remain the focus of Centre County Government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the midst of the toughest economic times since the 1930s. County government must continue to look for efficiencies in the way we do business as well as seek out additional streams of revenue that reduce the current and future reliability on the local taxpayers,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will con-

facilities connected with high-speed fiber optic network, new phone system, implemented a number of new software systems that reduced labor costs.

He notes that county budgets were managed to avoid tax increases for seven consecutive years.

Exarchos has also served on the Centre Region Council of Government where he chaired the finance committee. Currently Chris is part owner and president of Geo Energy, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in geochemistry from Penn State, and resides in Lemont with his wife, Diane.

tinue to bring an independent voice to the board while working hand in hand with our elected officials, agencies, employees and community members. My focus has always been, and will continue to be, on representing the residents and doing what is best for Centre County.â&#x20AC;?

Rogers, who is married to Brenda and has one daughter, is a life-long resident of Centre County with a strong business background and degrees in accounting and finance.

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Cupcakin’ For a Cause

By Jasmine J. Suarez

STATE COLLEGE – On April 20th 2010 Shaunda Lohse, the owner of Sugar on Top, was given devastating news: that her son had cancer. Inspired to act, she’s done everything in her power to help her son fight cancer – including helping THON and the Four Diamonds Fund.

The Cupcakin’ For a Cause Benefit that took place in the Autoport Hotel on February 15 was one her many efforts to make a difference – in not just her son’s life, but other children with cancer.

Shaunda contacted THON about a year ago and asked if she could donate cupcakes – delivering 2,000 of them.

That’s how she found out what THON was really about.

“I was given a tour of THON and that’s when I found out how they help kids with cancer. I was blown away,” said Shaunda. “I was so touched that I cried. What they do and what THON is about just spoke to me and I knew I wanted to be a part of their mission.”

Shaunda continues to conquer anything that gets in her way as her son continues to receive treatments. She appeared on the Food Networks Cupcake Wars where she competed for $10,000.

She paid her luck forward by continuing to donate to THON and coordinate this Cupcakin’ For a Cause benefit. It took her a mere week to put together.

“I feel so grateful for how everything has worked out for me, and so I try to give back to others. I can never pay back

all that’s been given to me – but I try to give as much as I can all the time. This is the first benefit that I’ve put together and I want to continue to do it every year to give to THON. I’ve been a part of THON since my freshman year of college and it’s almost a way of life.”

Shaunda began her cupcake business right out of her home in June 12 2009. Business went so well for her that she was able to open Sugar on Top on June 22, 2010. September 2010 was when her cupcakes lead her to the television show Cupcake Wars.

The Cupcakin’ For a Cause Benefit offered many forms of entertainment like the live swing band The Sizzle Sticks, a photo booth, dress-up games, and the opportunity to decorate your own cupcakes.

All proceeds will go to THON which will also benefit the Four Diamonds Fund for pediatric cancer. “Shortly after starting my business I knew I wanted to start some sort of benefit or fundraiser. I wanted to show women how to rise from adversity and to have the strength to fight against their problems and succeed even though all odds may be against them. I knew I could help and so I did. I know what it’s like to join support groups when you think you can’t do this alone…it’s great to know that there are people that will be there to help you and that you’re never alone.

Cupcakes make people happy, and I want to make people happy,” Shaunda said.

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Saturday February 19th, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Mt Nittany United Methodist Church (Lemont area) Singles Adult Ministry will hold its next SAM Valentines Dance 4 Singles Saturday February 19 at Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road. The entertainment is by DJ Jeff Pennycoff, including special requests. Dance the night away and enjoy oh-so-good snack tables as we celebrate our third calendar year with this SAM Valentines Dance. Casual dress. Must be at least 21; ID required. Admission is $8, refreshments included. Couples also welcomed. E-mail dancing2as1@ yahoo.com or call (814) 867-7771.

Sunday Afternoons at the Library Plenty of cupcakes

Centre County Library 203 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte February 27, 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association Easterly Chamber Players Diane Toulson, flute; Smith Toulson; clarinet, Trina Gallup, bassoon; Ann Sullivan, harp

Thiel College Choir Performance

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March 10 at 7 p.m.

New Hope Lutheran Church, Spring Mills The 40-voice Thiel Choir from Thiel College in Greenville, a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, will present a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday evening, March 10 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Ct., Spring Mills (along Route 45). The choir will perform a variety of sacred a cappella works as well as arrangements of spirituals and folk songs and hymns. There is no admission charge; however, a freewill offering will be taken. Vicki Poe, a senior admissions counselor, will be available an hour before the concert begins. For more information about the concert, call the church office, (814) 422-8417.

An Afternoon of Art & Music

Art Alliance of Central PA & Nittany Valley Symphony At Foxdale Village Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This fundraiser is presented by the Art Alliance of Central PA and Nittany Valley Symphony on Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Foxdale Village, 500 E. Marylyn Avenue. This will be a delightful afternoon of music by Symphony ensembles, a presentation by several artists about their work, an exhibition of award winning art from Art Alliance shows, and a wine bar and refreshments. Tickets are $20 and are now available by contacting the Art Alliance (234-2740 or info@artalliancepa.org) or the Nittany Valley Symphony (231-8224).

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Happy Valley’s Got Talent Presented by Tides Auditions: March 19 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 20 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Indigo, Downtown, State College This is your moment to be a star! Bring your talent to the stage and shine. On April 2, the First Annual Happy Valley’s Got Talent will be held at The State Theatre. All proceeds will benefit Tides, a local grief support program for children, teens, and their families who have lost a loved one. Tides mission is to provide a safe place for children and their families to work through their grief and to learn they are not alone. Your talent will not only bring smiles to those in attendance, but will assist Tides as we continue to serve the needs of grieving children and teens in our community. Auditions are March 19 and 20 at Indigo. The show is April 2 at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 and benefits Tides.

The Mills Brothers

Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Bellefonte High School Auditorium The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association (BHCA) will sponsor the Mills Brothers in concert, Saturday night, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte High School Auditorium. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at both Woodrings Floral Gardens in State College and Bellefonte, Plumb’s Drugs in Bellefonte, and the Train Station in Bellefonte.

Music at the Boal Mansion

Music by Penn State School of Music Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

A Centre county tradition for more than 30 years, Music at Boal Mansion is presented jointly by the Boal Mansion Museum and the Penn State School of Music and takes place on Saturday April 30 at 8 p.m. at the Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive in Boalsburg. Tickets are $75 per person and benefit both historic preservation and Penn State University’s Music at Penn’s Woods in June. For reservations, contact the Boal Mansion Museum at (814) 466-6210 or office@boalmuseum.com. For details, access http://boalmuseum.com.

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Penns Valley Hosts Sweetheart Dinners

By Sam Stitzer

PENNS VALLEY – The Penns Valley Community Church hosted a Sweethearts Dinner at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills on Friday, February 11. This is the fourth year for this event, and it has become a romantic tradition in Penns Valley. A gourmet meal was prepared and served to 32 couples by Chef Tien Kelly of Kelly’s Steak and Seafood. The meal cost $50 per couple, and the proceeds went toward the church’s student ministry program.

The menu included: Entree Selections: * Bourbon Flat Iron Steak w/ Veal Demi Glaze * Skin-on Chicken Stuffed w/ Rosemary and Garlic Butter * Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Tropical Fruit Salsa Side Selections: * Spring Green Salad w/ Balsamic Dressing, Sweet Tart Cherries and Chevre Cheese * Seafood Chowder w/ Bay Shrimp and Crab Meat All Entrees served with: * Ginger Jasmine Rice Cake * Vegetables Dessert: * Chocolate Mousse Tower with Raspberry Sauce The Old Gregg School gym was turned into a romantic enclave with some skillful decorating by church members, much like it would have been decades ago for high school proms and such. Romantic mood lighting and recorded music featuring the dulcet strains of Josh Groban, and old standards

by Frank Sinatra added to the romantic atmosphere.

The youth of the church performed wait staff duties, and also assisted with the on-site child care, which allowed even busy moms and dads to take time for a romantic meal. It was a pleasant evening for all involved, and it helped to raise funds for a good cause.

On Sunday evening, February 13, Cupid flew from Spring Mills to Aaronsburg, arriving at the Aaronsburg Civic Center

for the annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser for the East Penns Valley Library. Once again, Valentine’s Day romance was the theme of this event with bright red placemats and decorations, and many patrons clad in red outfits. The menu included spaghetti and meatballs, as well as salad, numerous appetizers, and desserts. According to event coordinator Marsha Bierly, the desserts and salad ingredients were donated by local residents, and the spaghetti was prepared by a staff of volunteers from the community.

Violin music was performed by seven-year-old Gus Tritsch, and eight-year-old Katie Loomis-Adams. Katie’s mother, Heidi, and Gus’s mother, Shana, accompanied their talented children on guitar and mandolin. They received much applause from an appreciative audience. After they finished, the recorded Sinatra songs came out, including The Summer Wind, which helped the diners momentarily forget about the snow and ice-covered ground outside the building.

This dinner is a major fundraiser for the East Penns Valley Library, which has recently moved to a new site at the Millheim Municipal Building (the former East Penns Valley High School) along Route 45. The Borough of Millheim is making several improvements to the site, including the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system, scheduled for completion this month. Additional parking areas and an expanded playground are also nearing completion, which will help the library to serve the needs of the community even better.

Ah, yes – bring on that summer wind!

PAGE 13 Krya Smith, Rachel Long, and Mathias Anderson served on wait staff at the Penns Valley Community Church Sweetheart Dinner.

The Old Gregg School gym made a romantic setting for the PVCC Sweetheart Dinner.

(L to R) Tom Morris, Susie Fugate, Sarah Shutes, and PVCC youth pastor Tim Shutes enjoy their meal at the Sweetheart Dinner.

Chef Tien Kelly prepares a dessert at the Sweetheart Dinner.

Fred and Jane Royer of Ingleby (married 61 years) came to the spaghetti dinner in Aaronsburg.

Fiddlers Gus Tritsch, and Katie Loomis-Adams entertained the crowd, accompanied by Katie’s mother, Heidi, in Aaronsburg

Folks filled the buffet line in at the spaghetti supper in Aaronsburg.

Aaronsburg spaghetti supper coordinator, Marsha Bierly, and her husband, Doug enjoyed the spaghetti dinner.

For Love of Art & Chocolate: Draws a crowd, raises funds for conservation STATE COLLEGE – ClearWater Conservancy’s 12th Annual For the Love of Art and Chocolate event drew more than 500 people and yielded $32,000 to support natural resource conservation efforts in central Pennsylvania.

Held at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel on January 28, the event raised $8,000 more than in any past year and offered guests more chocolate than they could eat: take-home containers were necessary. In addition to the sweet treats, attendees enjoyed live jazz, raffles, and a silent auction of fine art inspired by nature and goods and services from area

businesses.

The 73 items up for auction sold for $10,574, another record by $2,000.

Three special raffles were a hit at For Love of Art and Chocolate this year. A Persian rug donated by Desert Rug Company of State College was won by Talley Fisher, and Katie Mann won a weekend retreat at the C. Barton McCann School of Art in Petersburg, including lodging, a cooking class, and a massage. Janet Pontius won the fourth in a series of commemorative works by Boalsburg artist Jennifer Kane depicting

lands conserved by ClearWater Conservancy. This year’s painting captures a view of the recently protected Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor.

ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is a Centre County-based land trust and natural resource conservation organization. Its mission is to promote conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land conservation, water resource protection, and environmental outreach to the community.

Betsy Allen and artist/donor Ruth Kempner take in a piece of art.

Mary Mulligan and Judy Larkin choose some decadent treats.

A guest dunks a strawberry into the chocolate fountain.

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Spring Mills Hosts Valentine’s Craft Show

By Sam Stitzer

SPRING MILLS – The Shop With Heart Valentine’s Craft Show and Farmer’s Market was held on February 12 at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills. This is the third year for this show, a fundraiser for the Penns Valley HOPE Fund, which assists families in the Penns Valley area facing severe financial crises. About 50 vendors took part in this event which filled the school gymnasium, hallway, and several other rooms in the building. A large crowd was on hand, snatching up the vendors’ products at a fast pace.

Adding to the ambience with background music of guitar and vocals was Dr. B, aka Bill Brashers of State College. Bill has a Ph. D. in psychology, and works as an organizational consultant at his day job, and sings and plays guitar as a sideline.

Among the many vendors was Rachael Bless of Stormstown, selling “Cornies,” which are fabric bags of shelled corn, which can be heated in a microwave oven. They release their heat slowly when held on sore muscles. Or used as hand warmers. Rachael makes them in a wide variety of styles and colors.

Shelly Keller made the trip up from Etters (York County) to Spring Mills representing the Scentsy Company which makes wax warmers. They use a decorative ceramic enclosure that fits over a small light fixture. Cubes of scented wax are placed in a small pan above the light where heat from the light bulb slowly melts the wax and releases the aroma of your choice.

Tina Leitzel, from Woodward, displayed the Arbonne line of skin care, wellness, and aromatherapy products, which are all Vegan certified, meaning they use no animal products.

Jessie Kehr, of York represented Wild Wombat, a company making pouches, purses, and wallets made out of duct tape! Once a strictly utilitarian product, duct tape has become a popular material for a host of craft items. It is available in a rainbow of colors (besides gray), including a faux leopard-skin pattern. Jessie’s pouches were brightly colored and very well made.

Faith Hutter and Samantha Harvey came from Downingtown with sweet and colorful candies from their company, Way Cool Sweet Treats. Their specialty on Saturday was huge lollipops, and chocolate roses for Valentine’s Day.

Event organizer, Cathy Walton said she was “very pleased” with the vendor participation as well as the large crowd of shoppers present, and she was glad to be able to host this event to benefit the Penns Valley HOPE Fund.

Thanks to everyone who made this a great event.

Tom Stoner and Dan Gensimore sold door prize tickets for the HOPE Fund.

Mary Kay Williams from Cooke Tavern Soups in Spring Mills

Tina Leitzel and her Arbonne products

Shelly Keller sold Scentsy products.

Bill Brashers entertained the crowd.

The gym was filled with vendors and shoppers.

Rachael Bless demonstrates one of her cornies.

Faith Hutter and Samantha Harvey of Way Cool Sweet Treats.

Jessie Kehr with her Wild Wombat duct-tape accessories.

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Murnyack Named Top Man at Norwich University

By Les Barnhart

Mark Murnyack, a 1992 graduate of Bald Eagle Area, was named as the new Head Coach at Norwich University on February 7th, 2011.

He becomes the 29th head coach of the storied program and replaces Shawn McIntyre who led the Cadets for the past six seasons before resigning after the 2010 season to pursue a career in athletic manufacturing.

The 2011 season will be Murnyackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninth season with the Cadets. The Juniata College graduate was on the Norwich staff from 1997-2000 before he returned to the school at which he was a four-year letter winner and served as team cap-

tain his last two seasons before graduating in 1996. At Juniata, the Clarence native served as their Defensive Coordinator as well as an assistant coach on the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; baseball team.

In the same role as Defensive Coordinator for the Cadets, Murnyack has orchestrated an outstanding defense including a unit that was the top rushing and scoring defense in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference. He also held the position of Director of Football Operations.

Norwich, a Division III program, went 8-3 for the second consecutive season. Murnyack has high expectations in his first season and understands the tradition as well as the values that the Cadet football program has built. He touched on those matters in his comments following his being named as the new Head Coach.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very pleased and honored to be named as the head football coach here at Norwich. Cadet football has been built over many years of outstanding traditions and values. I plan to carry on those values while building on our recent successes.â&#x20AC;?

Upon the announcement of his being named Head Coach, the amount of Cadet fans in and around the Bald Eagle Area School District increased dramatically.

Good luck, Coach Murnyack.

What Makes an NFL Draft â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expertâ&#x20AC;??

By Matt Masullo

Every year after the Super Bowl ends you start hearing the names Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay on a weekly basis; they are ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top NFL Draft Analysts. But what makes them different than any Jim or Joe on the street? They have never worked for an NFL Organization. They have never been in a teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;war roomâ&#x20AC;? on draft day. Todd McShay is the Director of college football scouting for ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scouts Inc. Sure, he played college football at The University of Richmond, but does that make him an expert? Several of my friends played football at the collegiate level, and they work as police officers, financial advisors and engineers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not NFL draft â&#x20AC;&#x153;expertsâ&#x20AC;?.

That being said, here is the selfproclaimed Muzz Kipers Mock Draft, the first ten picks: 1. Carolina Panthers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need a franchise quarterback not named Jimmy Clausen The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson When Andrew Luck said he would be going back to Stanford, Carolina decided no other QB was worth the #1 overall pick.

Bowers was a beast last year, and new coach Ron Rivera is defensive minded. The Panthers have to replace Julius Peppers, and Bowers has the motor to do it. Bower would be a sexier pick over a defensive tackle in Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Fairley that would merely keep offensive lineman off of linebacker John Beason.

2. Denver Broncos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need defensive playmakers The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn The Broncos couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop anyone last year. Injuries played a part in that for Denver. Fairleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance in the BCS Title game solidified him as a top tier player, maybe even the number one overall pick.

3. Buffalo Bills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need SOMEONE to play defense The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU Maybe the most NFL ready player since the 49ers drafted Patrick Willis in 2007. Peterson not only sures up the Bills secondary, but gives them a dynamic return man as well.

4. Cincinnati Bengals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carson Palmer needs weapons, if he stays in Cincinnati.

The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A.J. Green, WR, Georgia With Andrew Luck still playing on Saturdays, A.J. Green is the best prospect in this class. With the T.Ocho show looking to be gone in Cinncy, the team needs wide receivers. Think Calvin Johnson, only faster.

5. Arizona Cardinals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need a quarterback to get Larry Fitzgerald the football The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri Gabbert is heralded as the best QB prospect in this class, and Lord knows the Cardinals needed help at that position last year. Nothing against Richard Bartell, but not even the likes of Kiper and McShay could have projected him starting a game in his NFL career. The price to go out and get a Kevin Kolb or Donovan McNabb is too steep for a team that has several needs that need to be fulfilled through the draft.

6. Cleveland Browns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need a WR for Colt McCoy The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M

Miller boosted his stock with his performance at the Senior Grossman is the guy in Washington, then more power to you.

Bowl, spring boarding himself into the Top 10. The NFL The Skins have several needs, but the most glaring is the QB Combine may make or break his draft stock. He may be the position, and Shanahan loves his QBs. Maybe McNabb sticks best pass rusher that comes out of this draft when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all said around for another year and Locker gets a year on the sideline and done. to learn the offense.

7. San Francisco 49ers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need to get the ball to Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Alex Smith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; status uncertain, Troy Smith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gone & DaContact The Gazette sports department by emailing: vid Carr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bust. G.M. Trent Balkke already informed sports@centrecountygazette.com the media the teams QB of the future is not currently on the roster. New coach Jim Harbaugh loves regarding your sports story the West Coast offense, which requires an athletic QB to sprint out of the pocket and make plays on the run. He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made a decision on Alex Smith as of yet, but gett i n g a dynamic quarterback is a must for a team with the history the franchise has at the position. Welcome to the West Coast, Newton family.

8. Tennessee Titans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need a franchise quarterback The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marcell Dareus, DE/DT, Alabama Vince Young burned the Titans for the last time. Owner Bud Adams decided to part ways with coach Jeff Fisher and Young. Although Young has yet to be released or traded, he is a goner. With no franchise quarterback available, the Titans look to bolster their defense in round one. They can pick up a quarterback in rounds two or three.

9. Dallas Cowboys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need players in the secondary The Pick and why â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska Jerry Jones likes to make a big splash, and he may do so in Free Agency by signing Nnamdi Asomugha. If not, look for the Cowboys to bring Amukamara to Dallas in a Dix Honda Sales Team.... "),, %,$%2 s #(!2,)% &!2)3 s -)+% 3(!7,%9 s $!6% ,%2/9 s 2)#+ &)3(%2 little red corvette. Either way, the Cowboys should have a DB on the roster with a last name thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to spell.

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Local Hoop Shoot at Mt Nittany Middle School

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STATE COLLEGE – The State College Elks recently held its Local Lodge Hoop Shoot at the Mt. Nittany Middle School, with winners shown in these photos.

L to R: Logan Snyder, Aleef Mannan, Bailey Ishler, Cassidy Brown, and Hannah Montminy. Missing was Addie Orndorff.

In the rear are Local Lodge Hoop Shoot Director Van Arvin (L) and Exalted Ruler Dave Immel (R)

Winter Edition Bald Eagle’s Ward named Girls Player of the Week

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more Marissa Ward

Getting back into the groove after a leave of absence from my neck injury has proven to be full of challenges. A few nights of unforgiving weather kept me from making the hour and fifteen minute trek to Gallitzin and restlessness began to set in. I was eager to get back on the mat and it couldn’t come soon enough. The last two weeks of training have been quite interesting for me. While fighters are getting amped up for their upcoming fight on February 26th at the Jaffa they are getting more aggressive. Mock fights tend to get serious and the tension in the room can sometimes be interesting. For the first time through my six months of training I experienced frustration. On Tuesday night I got caught in an arm bar that torqued my arm to the point I was scared for the first time. I also got caught in a triangle and before the night was over I had punched a wall while on the ground out of anger. During the long ride home I thought about how this is just another behind the scenes challenge to the wonderful world of fighting. It is definitely true that it’s not about how hard you can hit, but how many times you can get hit and keep getting up. Being upset at myself and frustrated has just added fuel to the fire and Thursday can’t come soon enough.

For those of you that got the opportunity to see the Anderson Silva fight against Vitor Belfort it proved to be an interesting fight. For the first three and a half minutes they seemed to be feeling each other out before Silva landed a devastating leg kick to the chin to instantly end the fight. Anderson Silva has now won 11 in a row in his division and if you are like me I can’t stand it. I don’t want any fighter to dominate the sport of MMA and would love to see Silva get his head knocked off.

Here is where it gets interesting with the story of Anderson Silva… Rumor has it that Dana White is just about as sick of seeing Anderson win as much as I am. If George St. Pierre wins his next bout, which he will; Dana White wants him to fight Silva. In order to do this Pierre would have to pack on

was named as the Player of the Week for week ending February 11, 2011 for her performance’s this past week.

Ward led the Lady Eagles in scoring in victories over Indian Valley (11 points) and Juniata (13 points). She also contributed 11 points in a victory versus Clearfield this past week. Congratulations Marissa. Good luck in the playoffs!!!

Penns Valley’s Smith named Boys Player of the Week Dix Honda and the Centre County Gazette are proud to announce that Penns Valley Senior Collin Smith was named as the Player of the Week for the week ending February 11, 2011 for his performance’s this past week.

Smith led the Rams in scoring with 20 points in a victory over Juniata and the game’s high scorer with 13 points in a win over Bellefonte and . Congratulations Collin. Good luck in the playoffs!!!

Lions Defeat Visiting Attention Nittany Illinois with Early Wins

Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

Just a reminder that with the all the sports going on in the county, it’s especially important that I get the input of all of you as I am bound to miss many of those who are deserving of recognition in their respective sports. No sport should go unnoticed or worse yet, unplayed. You can even submit your own name and deny it to your friends and teammates.

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Good luck to all you in your respective sports. Hopefully I will run into you at a sporting event sometime and it will be you I will be covering.

— Les Barnhart, Sports Editor

By Les Barnhart

UNIVERSITY PARK- The Penn State wrestling team improved to 5-1 in the Big Ten and 16-1 overall with a dominant 23-13 win over visiting and #20 ranked Illinois last Friday night in the Nittany Lions’ first match at Rec Hall since their loss to Iowa.

The Nittany Lions continued to look impressive against the Illini, something they have done since that loss to the Hawkeyes. Penn State grabbed an early lead with five wins in the first six bouts including freshman Nate Morgan’s first collegiate win at 125lbs. He defeated fellow freshman Logan Arlis, 6-5.

David Taylor continued his dominant season with a 26-10 technical fall in 6:21 over Jackson Morse at 157lbs. At 174lbs, Ed Ruth accounting for the last of the Nittany Lions’ points when he picked up another fall with his trademark cradle.

Illinois would then proceed to win the final four bouts including Tony Dallago’s controversial 8-7 win over Quentin Wright with the winning points coming in the final seconds on a reversal being awarded to Dallago.

about 25 pounds of muscle taking nearly 6-9 months of training. If this were to happen in my opinion it would be the Super Bowl of MMA fights to date. It would be bigger than Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar, and the UFC seems to think so as well. Do not quote me on this, but if the fight does happen there is an outside possibility from circulating rumors it may be held at Dallas’s new stadium in Texas and could possibly draw the largest UFC crowd in history.

I would love to see this fight happen although it scares me a little for George St. Pierre.

Pierre is one of my favorite fighters and packing on that much muscle could slow him down significantly. Pierre has said that if he goes up to the light heavy weight division that he will never come back down. It would be interesting to see what Pierre could do moving up through the different weight classes. However, I hope that for his sake it doesn’t ruin his career. Kestim85@alumni.pct.edu

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Penns Valley Claim Nittany Division with Comeback Road Win

By Les Barnhart

WINGATE – The Penns Valley Rams fell behind early but mounted a comeback on host Bald Eagle Area last Friday night to post a 59-55 victory. The Eagles led at halftime but were unable to hold the lead as the Rams took control of the game by outscoring their opponents 18-5 in the third quarter.

Kevin Montminy drilled four three-pointers en route to scoring a game high 22 points while getting help from Sam Snyder who had 12 points in the win.

The Rams (17-4) used the win to secure the Mountain League Nittany Division championship. They will advance the Mountain League championship game where they will face Huntingdon tonight in Tyrone.

Ty Bennett and Justin Taylor paced the Eagles’ offense with 15 and 14 points respectively. Taylor added nine rebounds as well.

Bald Eagle Area won the JV game, 41-37.

Rams Turnover Raiders

By Matt Masullo

Penns Valley’s Kevin Montminy tends to draw a lot of attention. He is one of the better basketball players in the county, and opposing defenses focus their game plan on stopping him. Bellefonte’s Malik Breon did just that, holding Montminy to just two points. Breon was on Montminy’s hip all night, and chased him everywhere but to the locker room at half time. Montminy’s lone points of the game came on a steal that he took for an uncontested layup. However, the pressure Bellefonte applied to Montminy left for Collin Smith and Sam Snyder to take advantage of open looks, as the Rams upended the Red Raiders, 37-25.

The Rams defense pressured the Raiders into turnover all evening long. They held the Raiders to seven points in the first quarter, and just one point in the fourth quarter, as the Rams pulled away late.

The Raiders fought all night long to keep the game close.

Junior guard Jason Jarvis tied the game in the second quarter with a steal that he took for an acrobatic reverse layup, making the score 12-12. The teams traded baskets before the half, and headed to the locker room knotted at 18.

In a game that was low scoring, the teams combined for just 13 points in the third quarter, and headed to the fourth with Penns Valley clinging to a one point lead. In the fourth, the Rams got hot and the Raiders went ice cold, scoring their lone point on a Zach Moerschbacher free throw. A three point play by Snyder with 1:38 remaining iced the game for the Rams, as he was fouled when he hit a layup.

Collin Smith led all scorers for Penns Valley with 13 points. Bellefonte got seven points apiece John Kowalchuk and Jason Jarvis.

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Raider Swim Teams Earn Impressive 2nd Place Team Finishes at Indiana HS Winter Invite Submitted by Fans of Bellefonte Swimming

INDIANA, PA – The Bellefonte Area High School swimmers traveled to Indiana University of PA to compete in the Indiana High School Winter Invitational on Saturday, February 12, 2011. The meet included teams from the WPIAL conference in both AA and AAA classifications. The host team, Indiana HS, is the 8 time defending WPIAL AA team champions. The Girls & Boys teams swam very well against very good competition. The swimmers worked together to score points in each event and really gave their all. As a result, both teams swam to runner-up places in the team championships and earned team trophies for their efforts. Many Bellefonte swimmers swam to personal best times for the season, as well as qualified for the

Regional D 6/9 Championships in early March. Sophomore standout Isaac Thomas broke his own record in the boys 500 free with a personal best time of 5:07.66. Thomas was the only individual double winner on the day for the Raider Boys team.

Andrew Rosenberger was the other boys individual event winner with his victory in the boys 100 breaststroke On the Lady Raider side, the 200 Medley Relay of Cydnei Crust, Katie Scordato, Gwen Lowery and Haley Pollick swam to victory.

Additionally, Cydnei Crust won the Girls 200 freestyle and Gwen Lowery captured the title in the Girls 100 Backstroke in individual events for Bellefonte. This meet was the Raiders last tune-up before the Championship PIAA season.

The meet results are listed below: GIRLS RESULTS 200 Medley Relay 1st Place- Cydnei Crust, Katie Scordato, Gwen Lowery, Haley Pollick 200 Freestyle 1st Place- Cydnei Crust 200 Individual Medley 2nd Place- Katie Scordato 100 Freestyle 2nd Place- Gwen Lowery 500 Freestyle 2nd Place- Cydnei Crust 200 Freestyle Relay 11th place- Deborah Armstrong, Alexandra Schenck, Haley Pollick, Julie Ivicic 100 Backstroke 1st Place- Gwen Lowery 100 Breaststroke 3rd Place- Katie Scordato 400 Freestyle Relay 2nd Place- Cydnei Crust, Julie Ivicic, Gwen Lowery, Katie Scordato GIRLS TEAM SCORES 1. Westmont Hilltop 217 2. Bellefonte 164 3. Indiana 133 BOYS RESULTS 200 Medley Relay 4th Place- Caleb Thomas, Josh Cram, Grant Wilt, Thomas Forstmeier 7th Place- Manny Meinen, Trey Butler, Scott Winger, Frank Haesler 200 Freestyle 1st Place- Isaac Thomas 3rd Place- Grant Wilt 8th Place- Zachary Foster 200 Individual Medley 2nd Place- Andrew Rosenberger 6th Place- Josh Cram 7th Trey Butler 12th Manny Meinen 50 Freestyle 9th Place- Thomas Forstmeier 100 Butterfly 10th Place- Scott Winger 100 Freestyle 7th Place- Jordan Newman 500 Freestyle 1st Place- Isaac Thomas 3rd Place- Grant Wilt 6th Place- Scott Winger 9th Place- Zachary Foster 11th Place- Daniel Tanney 200 Freestyle Relay 3rd place- Jordan Newman, Thomas Forstmeier, Isaac Thomas, Andrew Rosenberger 7th Place-Frank Haesler, Caleb Thomas, Zachary Foster, Josh Cram 100 Backstroke 3rd Place- Jordan Newman 100 Breaststroke 1st Place- Andrew Rosenberger 5th Place- Josh Cram 8th Place- Trey Butler 400 Freestyle Relay 3rd Place- Isaac Thomas, Grant Wilt, Jordan Newman, Andrew Rosenberger 8th Place- Zachary Foster, Frank Haesler, Scott Winger, Trey Butler 10th Place- Tyler Ashpole, Matt Horner, Manny Meinen, Ethan Piper BOYS TEAM SCORES 1. Indiana 411 2. Bellefonte 277 3. Butler 103

Red Raider Swimmers Splash to Perfection Submitted by Fans of Bellefonte Swimming

The Bellefonte Elementary Wrestling team placed second at the West Branch Elementary Invitational Tournament held on February 2nd, 2011. Members of that squad are pictured above: Back row - coaches- (left to right): Kevin Horner, Chris Little, Mark Coppolo. Middle row (left to right): Cameron Coppolo, Keegan Rothrock, Luke McClure, Sam Horner, Max Mondy and Matthew Jacobs. Front row (left to right): Colton Grubb, Aaron Little, Taylor Johnson, Ryan Smith, Alex Coppolo, Jalen Emel and Cole Stewart.

BELLEFONTE – The Bellefonte Area High School Girls and Boys swimming & diving teams completed their regular dual meet season in perfect fashion with victories over Lewistown and Indian Valley on February 7th at the Burnham YMCA. Those victories earned both the Girls and Boys teams’ perfect 13-0 dual meet records for the season. Additionally, both teams defended their Mt. League Swimming conference titles by claiming the team championships with perfect 8-0 conference records. This is the second consecutive undefeated dual meet season for the Lady Raiders. The Boys have only had one loss in two years of dual meets. The Lady Raider swimmers were lead by Senior Co-Captains Haley Pollick and Julie Ivicic. The Raider Boys were lead by tri-captains Caleb Thomas, Grant Wilt and Thomas Forstmeier.

After swimming to an undefeated season and Mt League Team Championships, the teams arrived back in Bellefonte and were escorted in style around town by police and fire trucks. This has become a tradition for these swimmers upon claiming a Mt League Swimming Conference team championship. The swimmers were treated to pizza and a victory cake celebration by the Swim Boosters inside the Bellefonte High School cafeteria. They were greeted by many of their family, friends and fans who celebrated these achievements with the swimmers and coaches. The swimmers are now preparing for the post season D6/9 Swimming & Diving Championships on March 4-5, 2011 at PSU McCoy Natatorium.

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Lady Raiders Finishing Strong

By Matt Masullo

The Lady Raiders fell behind early to Indian Valley, but managed to keep the Warriors in check over the final three quarters, winning their Mountain League contest 41-27.

At the end of the first quarter, Bellefonte found itself down ten points, but held Indian

Valley to just 15 points for the remainder of the game. Lady Raider Brooks Young led all scorers with 14 points. Jenna Robb (12 points) and Jillian Musser (11 points) were each in double figures for Bellefonte in the win.

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Mifflin County Merger Bound to Cause Headaches

By Matt Masullo

Two schools that once shared a bitter rivalry and a football field will now share the same school colors, once when they decide on them. In late January, the Mifflin County school board voted 7-1 to merge the Lewistown and Indian Valley high schools into one school starting next academic year. The merger means that Mifflin County (the current name for the two combined schools until a name is decided upon) will no longer participate in the Mountain League. Mifflin County is interested in joining the Mid-Penn Conference, the Conference in which State College competes.

The merger also means that the Mountain League, which officially became a football conference on September 3, 2010, will have some big decisions to make. The league was comprised of eight PIAA Class AA schools (Lewistown being one of them), three AAA schools (Indian Valley was one of the three) and one AAAA school (Central Mountain).

Geographically, it would make sense for Mifflin County to compete down the road on route 322 in the Mid-Penn League. Realistically, teams in the Mid-Penn League are probably out of a Mifflin County’s league at its current junction.

Losing two teams (both from the Seven Mountains division) shakes the Mountain League up without question. It forces the League and athletic directors to look at their options with scheduling being perhaps the biggest question. Teams that were slated to play Lewistown and Indian Valley next football season face the option of playing a Mifflin County team twice during the football season, or going out and finding another opponent. Good luck with that, as schedules aren’t hashed out in February every offseason.

Mifflin County will likely compete as an Independent team next season before becoming a full-fledged member of the Mid-Penn in 2012 should they be accepted into the conference.

Bellefonte, Clearfield, Central Mountain and Juniata are left behind in the Seven Mountains division. From a classification standpoint, it makes no sense for Juniata, a class AA school (who just joined the Mountain League last season), to compete with AAAA Central Mountain, and AAA schools Bellefonte and Clearfield. Perhaps if the League realigned and placed Juniata in the Nittany division, it would benefit Juniata to stick around.

Another option could be to blow up the Mountain League altogether, and form a mega conference for central Pennsylvania teams. The conference could span from as

far north as Dubois and as far south as Juniata. One division (North) could pit the AAAA and AAA schools (Central Mountain, Dubois, Mifflin County, State College, Bellefonte, Clearfield and Punxatawney); in the other division (South), the AA schools (Bald Eagle, Central, Huntingdon, Juniata, Penns Valley, Philipsburg-Osceola and Tyrone).

This would allow for the smaller schools to compete against one another and the larger schools against one another. During football season, there would be six games against schools comparative in size in division, and four cross-over games, similar to how the new Big Ten is setup. In the North division there are three AAA schools and four AAAA schools. Most AAA schools could compete with the AAAA schools on a yearly basis.

There would be some down years, but high school athletics is very cyclical. Granted, a team like State College wouldn’t have to play a Philipsburg-Osceola or Penns Valley team every year, but teams like Huntingdon, Central and Tyrone could hold their own against the bigger schools.

Football in central Pennsylvania is not as bad as it’s painted out to be, depending on whom you talk to. Granted, this league wouldn’t be the WPIAL, it wouldn’t be the Mid-Penn and it wouldn’t be the Catholic League in Philly, but there are good football players in the area. Imagine if the athletic directors in the area could get together and form a super conference of sorts. It would make football in the area more desirable for recruiters to come and get to see some of the talent that is in the area. We could also see some of the old rivalry games renewed that haven’t been played in years.

The merger of the two schools is also sure to have an economic impact. There used to be two athletic directors, two high school principals, two drivers education teachers, two head football coaches, etc. The merger will force the district to make some tough decisions.

The education side of things is clearly where the most crucial decisions lie, but the coaching aspect is important as well. Coaches play an influential role in a young person’s life, so trying to make the right choice as to who is going to lead your respective teams and take a leadership role is imperative.

Those responsible for this merger clearly have all of the right answers. They did just combine two schools that were bitter rivals for years. It will be interesting when the (fill in the blanks) take the field next August. There shouldn’t be any sort of backlash whatsoever.

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Offseason Full of Questions for NFL & Steelers Alike

By Matt Masullo

The NFL faces an offseason full of uncertainty in the coming weeks. The League’s Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire on March 3, 2011, meaning that the owners could lockout the 2011 football season. Some of the major questions the league faces heading into the negotiation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement include an 18-game schedule, rookie wage scale, extended player health benefits and player safety. As the owners and player’s union try and hash out a deal that will work best for both sides, there is a real possibility that in September of 2011, there will be no professional football being played on Sundays. It’s hard to imagine a fall without professional football. The league is comprised of millionaires and billionaires and yet is still looking for more money.

As every other team in the league will be doing this offseason, the Steelers will be trying to figure out which direction they are going with their personnel during the tumultuous times ahead. Every organization in the league will undoubtedly be operating with a “business as usual” approach, regardless of what may happen with the CBA. That means, scouting departments will continue to be hard at work, general managers will be scouring their rosters to see where they can improve and owners will be preparing to empty their pockets if/when free agency will commence.

Should the owners lock the league out, the offseason that usually features lavish spending on free agents and teams over utilizing OTA’s, will be for not; meaning no free agency, no contract negotiations, etc.

In Pittsburgh, the Black and Yellow boast the oldest roster in the league. In comparison, their Super Bowl counterpart Green Bay Packers features the youngest team in the football.

The Steelers face a decisive offseason in terms of personnel. General Manager Kevin Colbert has done a great job of finding talent via the NFL draft since his hiring in 2000. Dating back to the 2000 NFL draft, Colbert has hit on nine of ten first round selections (Plaxico Burress, Casey Hampton, Troy Polamalu, Ben Roethlisberger, Heath Miller, Santonio Holmes, Lawrence Timmons, Rashard Mendenhall, Ziggy Hood and Maurkice Pouncey). His one miss (2002 – Kendall Simmons) was in a draft that gave the Steelers four other starters including Brett Keisel, who was a seventh round pick. Colbert obviously knows what he is doing.

With an aging roster, the next two-three drafts will be critical for the Steelers. Using a “build through the draft, not free agency” philosophy that the Rooney’s have used for years, Colbert’s eye for talent will be vital over the upcoming seasons. The Steelers also have a handful of players in-house who are eligible for free agency that have contributed to the recent six year run the franchise has been on.

Here is a look at the areas of concern for the Steelers heading into 20-whenever the next season may be:

Defensive Secondary – Ike Taylor isn’t a spring chicken anymore, and is eligible for free agency. Like him or not, he is the best cornerback on the Steelers roster. The organization and Taylor’s agent are said to be in

contact to discuss a new contract for the 30 year old veteran. Resigning Taylor to a team friendly contract will be important for the back end of the Steelers defense.

William Gay is also eligible for free agency, but a priority he is not. Colbert and company will need to address the secondary during the draft this season, early and often. They could potentially draft a cornerback with their first pick in the draft in April; if not in the first round, definitely in the second.

Offensive Line – One starter from Week 1 started during the Super Bowl (Chris Kemoeatu). Maurkice Pouncey was a home run until an ankle injury sidelined him for the Super Bowl. Two other starters (Willie Colon and Max Starks) were placed on Injured Reserved this past season. Jonathan Scott, Ramon Foster and Trai Essex are serviceable backups, but would not start on most teams in the league. Flozell Adams is 35 years old and has a high price tag left on the remainder of his contract. He could be an offseason casualty. Roethlisberger needs protection if the Steelers plan on him carrying the franchise over the next 5-10 years. Colon is a free agent this offseason, and signing him should be easier than imagined seeing that he missed the 2010 season due to an injury. Drafting a true left tackle early has to be high on the priority list for the Steelers this offseason. It is hard however, to land a blue-chip prospect picking in the late 20s and early 30’s of the first round every year.

Defensive Line – Subtract 23 year old Ziggy Hood and this is the oldest position group on the team. Casey Hampton is 33, Aaron Smith is 34, Brett Keisel is 32 and Chris Hoke is soon to be 35. The defensive line in a 3-4 defense isn’t sexy, but they keep the offensive lineman from getting to block the linebackers. Drafting capable lineman will also be imperative for the Steelers this offseason.

Linebackers – Sounds crazy, right? The linebacking corps on 3-4 teams maybe the most important position on the team. When you think of the Steelers, you think linebackers. One of the leagues better pass rushers, LaMarr Woodley, is a pending free agent. It can be argued that he is the key to the offseason for Pittsburgh. If the new CBA features a Franchise Tag, the Steelers will likely use it on Woodley, and he seems open to the idea. The Franchise Tag guarantees a player the average of the top five salaries at that position. That will give them time to work on a long-term deal for an important piece to their puzzle, if they don’t iron something out this offseason. James Farrior showed his age in the Super Bowl, and as good as James Harrison is, he is 32 years old. Last year, they drafted Jason Worlids out of Virginia Tech to study behind the current group of linebackers. Lawrence Timmons is ready to take control of the defense and will be around for a while, but adding another linebacker via the draft seems like a certainty.

Kicker – Shaun Suisham was merely a band-aid on the Jeff Reed fiasco. Adding a kicker, be it in the late rounds or through free agency, has to be on the list of things to do this offseason.

Slow Start Dooms Raiders

By Matt Masullo

Bellefonte started slow versus Indian Valley but didn’t have enough firepower to comeback, as the Raiders fell to the Warriors, 56-48.

Bellefonte closed the gap to a seven point deficit at the half, down only 27-20. However, in the third quarter, the Warriors scored

19 points to increase their lead. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors hit on eight out of ten free throws to seal the victory. Jeremy Koller led the Warriors with 15 points. Bellefonte’s Corey Strouse scored a game high 17 points to lead the Raiders. Bellefonte also got 13 points from Jason Jarvis in the loss.

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Bellefonte Boys’ Basketball Raises $3,700 for Cancer Photos by Brian Baney

The Bellefonte Area High School Crest shines proudly outside the high school gym.

Ginger Kowalchuk, Vice President of the Bellefonte Boys Basketball Booster Club, Coach Danny Miller and the Bellefonte Boys Basketball Team present Nathan K Leopard, Regional Distinguished Giving Director, a check in the amount of $3,750. It was noted that Bellefonte High School is number one in donations to the American Cancer Society, out of twenty-three other schools in the Central Region, Pennsylvania Division.

Last year’s donation was $2,000.

Roller Derby Group Holds Scrimmage

Spectators on the sidelines got a good view of the action.

By Sam Stitzer

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Area Rollers (SCAR) held a Roller Derby scrimmage subtitled “The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” on Sunday February 13 at the Penn Skates Roller Rink at 2210 High Tech Rd. near State College. The scrimmage pitted two teams from the group against each other in a “gangsters versus the Feds” theme. The arena was packed to the doors with about 500 people eagerly waiting to see the area’s first roller derby match. The band, Chairman Larry, entertained the crowd before the match began, and again at half time.

After the National Anthem, the skaters and announcer Uncle Timbo presented a tutorial called Derby 101 to the crowd to explain the rules of the game. In Roller Derby, two five-member teams consisting of four blockers and one jammer, skate in an oval path around the rink. Points are scored when a team’s jammer passes through the other team’s blockers (one point for each blocker passed). Each team’s blockers try to help their own jammer through the pack, while hindering their opponent’s jammer. Contact is allowed, so there are many collisions, hits and falls. The match consists of two 20-minute halves with a 20 minute break between them.

The gangsters, called the Machine Gun Kellys, looked menacing – dressed all in black, including more fishnet than I’ve ever seen outside of a harbor! The FBI team, called the Hoover’s Honeys, wore white shirts with neckties, mimicking the typical 1930s Federal Agent’s attire.

At the opening whistle, the Machine Gun Kellys began racking up points with skillful skating and led the Hoover’s Honeys 75 to 56 at half time. But in the second half it was a different story. The Honeys came back with a vengeance to win by a score of 145 to 125. It was an exciting match with plenty of thrills and spills, and the crowd loved it!

The overriding impression of this event can be summed up in one word – fun! It was just a lot of fun for everyone there.

The skaters were obviously having a good time, and the crowd was drawn into the action, responding with cheers, shouts, and gasps when anyone went down. One chain-reaction spill took out several skaters and upended a referee, eliciting a collective “ooh!” from the crowd, followed by cheers when everyone was back on their feet (wheels).

Roller Derby won’t replace Penn State Football, but it looks like Centre County has a new sport filled with thrills and spills!

Roll on, ladies!

The Machine Gun Kellys entered the rink dressed in black.

A jammer tries to break through the pack.

Chairman Larry entertained the crowd at halftime.

The Hoover’s Honeys roll by.

Some of the Hoover’s Honeys celebrated their win.

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Weekly Entertainment

The Mills Brothers to Perform in Bellefonte

By Don Bedell

BELLEFONTE – The legendary Mills Brothers, starring John Mills with Elmer Hopper, will perform in concert at the Bellefonte Area High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 2. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Mills Brothers have been entertaining audiences around the world for more than 75 years. John Mills, had performed with his father Donald Mills, who was the last surviving original member. The new duo includes and highlights the beautiful voice and compelling stage presence

of Elmer Hopper, who spent 21 years with the renowned Platters.

Among the many favorites that John and Elmer perform are Tiger Rag, the original group’s first hit from 1928. They will also perform Cab Driver, Glow Worm, Lazy River, and Paper Doll among others.

The show is sponsored by The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at Woodring’s Floral in Bellefonte and State College, Plumb’s Drugs in Bellefonte and the Train Station in Bellefonte.

Jim Colbert & Bands/Friends Perform at East West Crossings

By Karen Dabney

LEMONT – On Saturday February 19, award-winning singersongwriter Jim Colbert will join three other bands to celebrate “The Warmth of Winter” at East West Crossings, 201 Elmwood Street in Lemont. The 7 p.m. concert will also feature Doug and Megan Irwin, Jackie Soul and the Next Chapter, and Charlie Lumpkins and Friends.

According to singer-songwriter Jud Caswell of Maine, “If Jim Colbert is playing, do yourself a favor and listen. Closely.”

Colbert, a Pennsylvania native and resident of Bellefonte, has played his original folk songs and covers at venues ranging from Texas to New York. He is a popular performer at central Pennsylvania coffeehouses and festivals, including the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and The Acoustic Brew Concert Series.

Accompanied by his guitar, Colbert sings evocative original folk songs about the concerns of everyday people, from Centralia’s mine fire and the Johnstown flood to old Buicks and the decline of Johnstown’s steel industry. He won first place in the Susquehanna Folk Music Society Songwriting Competition in 2007, and the first Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Competition in 2008.

Doug Irwin, of Bellefonte, bought a cheap guitar in 2004 and taught himself to play. He performed covers at the Cool Beans Coffee and Tea Shop open-mic nights, and wrote his first song two months after purchasing the guitar. In 2008, he won an honorable mention for his song, Rattle the Cage, at the Eleventh Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, and in 2009, he won third place for A Song for the Bush House at the Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Competition.

Irwin finds inspiration in a variety of music, including folk, alt-country, bluegrass, gospel, and show tunes. “Creativity and freedom of expression are the two main reasons I started writing songs,” he said.

He will be joined by his 10-year-old daughter, pianist and singer Megan Irwin, who has performed with him for more than six years. Irwin’s wife Grace will assist on the final song’s vocals.

This concert will be the premier performance of Jackie Soul and the New Chapter, a Centre County band specializing in funk, jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues. Lead vocalist Jacqulin Hodge will sing covers of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Jackson 5 songs.

Charlie Lumpkins Jr, of State College, is the keyboard player for Jackie Soul and the New Chapter. He was the first musician to perform at East West Crossings Bookstore and Cafe. Primarily a pianist, he also sings and plays drums and world instruments such as the didgeridoo and bamboo flute.

As a solo performer and band member, Lumpkins has performed his own innovative compositions and many styles of music, from jazz and rock to classical and folk.

For this performance, vocalist Joche Gayles and Katina Sawyer will sing covers of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple songs, accompanied by Lumpkins on keyboard.

Lumpkins spoke enthusiastically about his own bands and his fellow performers. “Jim’s songs weave heartfelt poetry and local history and are simply a joy to listen to. I can never get enough of Doug Irwin’s powerful voice, and he and his daughter Megan, who sounds like an angel, never fail to bring the house down with their touching duets! It’s going to be a blast!”

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Live Entertainment Schedule 2/18/11 – 2/24/11 Bar Bleu – Downtown State College

All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 2/18 Royal Benson 2/19 Dave Joyce & The Slow Pitch Band 2/24 Royal Benson

The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 2/18 Velveeta 2/19 Mr. Hand 2/20 Atomic Supersonic 2/21 Smokin’ Karaoke 2/22 Tuesday Jones 2/23 Broken 2/24 My Hero Zero

The Deli – Downtown State College

2/20 Tries Bien Ensemble – 11:30am-1:30pm 2/24 Domenick Swentosky

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College 2/23 Greg & Jason Acoustic

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College

2/18 AAA Blues Band,7pm Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles Midnight Spaghetti & the Chocolate Strings, 10pm Thurs. Night in the ‘Soul Kitchen’ with Black Coffee, 11pm 2/19 Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm 2/20 Kris Kehr, 9pm 2/23 Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm

The Autoport – S. Atherton St., State College

2/19 Big Daddy Bangers, 9pm 2/23 Stress Busters Karaoke, 8pm 2/24 Kate & Natalie of Pure Cane Sugar, 7:30pm

Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company – State College 2/22 Richard Benninghoff Table Magic, 6pm 2/24 Ken Volz, 10pm

Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim

2/19 Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s, 8pm 2/24 KC Rounders, 7:30pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24

Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s, 10:30pm The Phyrst Phamily, 10pm Lowjack, 10:30pm Open Mic Night, 9pm Table Ten, 10:30pm The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm Atlas Soundtrack, 8pm Maxwell Strait, 10:30pm

American Ale House – Toftrees/State College 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/23 2/24

Tommy Wareham, 6pm & 9pm Dominic Swintosky, 8pm Ted & Molly, 8pm Tommy Wareham, 7:30pm Scott Mangene, 8pm

2/18 2/19 2/23 2/24

Giants of Science Mason Dixon Karaoke w/ DJ Foxx Country Karaoke & Country Dance w/ DeeJay Houser

The Arena – Martin Street/State College

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 2/18 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm 2/19 Table Ten, 10:30pm

Café 210 West – Downtown State College 2/18 2/19 2/22 2/23

JR, James & Natalie, 6:30pm JR & Natalie Band, 10:30pm Cafeoke, 10:30pm Go Go Gadjet, 10:30pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap

2/18 Stress Busters Karaoke by Rick LaPean, 8pm

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate

2/19 Mountain Valley Idol Contest, 6pm-8pm

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte

Jim Colbert’s songs offer a compelling commentary on life in America.

2/22 Biscuit Jam, 6:30pm 2/23 JT Blues, 6:30pm

The State Theatre – Downtown State College

2/23 Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk w/ special guest, Atlas Soundtrack, 8pm

Bellefonte singer-songwriter Doug Irwin and his Bryce Jordan Center – University Park daughter Megan Irwin sing a variety of musical styles 2/18-20 THON 2011 including folk, country and gospel tunes.

Nittany Valley Symphony – Eisenhower Auditorium, Charlie Lumpkins, Jr. will perform in two bands at the Warm Up The Winter Concert Award-winning Bellefonte singersongwriter Jim Colbert delights audiences with songs about real life joys and sorrows.

University Park

2/19 “Transformation” feat. pianist Svetlana Rodionova, 7:30pm

Centre For The Performing Arts – Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park

2/22 Takacs Quartet, 7:30pm 2/24 Tango Buenos Aires, 7:30pm Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

The Gazette is committed to providing you with a complete listing of upcoming Live Entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides Live Entertainment and would like to have your entertainment listed for FREE here in the Gazette, just e-mail your entertainment to sales@centrecountygazette.com.

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J-Mac Jazz Comes to Kaarma

By Karen Dabney

STATE COLLEGE – On Friday February 11, East met West when the Centre County band J-Mac played traditional American jazz at Kaarma Indian Cuisine in State College.

Trombonist Jay Vonada and keyboardist Alex Sell’s straight ahead swingin’ jazz provided an interesting contrast to the restaurant’s spicy food and exotic decor.

Founded in May 2010, the band has three members and two separate configurations. The Vonada/ Sell duo performed the February 11 concert. Aaronsburg native Vonada also plays in an alternate J-Mac duo with guitarist Mac Himes, adjunct instructor of jazz studies at Penn State.

The band played familiar jazz standards from the 1920s through the 1960s, and original compositions based on those styles. Vonada and Sell composed half of the music they performed. The original music blended seamlessly with their arrangements of traditional jazz tunes.

They played song after song without verbal interruption, allowing the music to speak for itself.

Sell said, “We want the listener to think, ‘Hey, where does that take me, and what story are the musicians telling?’

It’s all about telling a story. Music is a language.”

The warm, resonant melodies of Vonada’s 1940s King trombone, and the upbeat, syncopated rhythms and harmonies from Sells Roland keyboard filled the room without overpowering it, like the nightclub music of the 1930s and 1940s, in the spirit of George Gershwin, Henry Mancini, and Irving Berlin.

Vonada based his improv solos on the bebop tradition of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and J.J. Johnson. He began playing his father’s trombone in sixth grade and discovered jazz during his sophomore year at Mansfield University. He heard a recording of trombonist J.J. Johnson during a music improv class and “something clicked.” Johnson became his first influence. Vonada was also inspired by Carl Fontana, Slide Hampton, and other jazz trombonists. He discovered that his trombone was made in the same decade and by the same company as J.J. Johnson’s.

Sell, a graduate student in Acoustics at Penn State, began playing piano at the age of six. He realized he wanted to play jazz during his junior year of high school, in the style of the jazz pianist he admired the most, Johnny Costa of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. After majoring in music and physics at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, he moved to State College for grad school. Sell played in a Penn State jazz combo led by Himes, became a substitute player for other area bands then joined J-Mac. Sell observed, “A lot of times as jazz musicians, we quote something from the masters in our music, usually something from a famous improv section.” The quoted musical phrases enrich the listening experience of jazz fans and musicians, but listeners without this knowledge can still enjoy the music.

Vonada and Sell emphasized the importance of aural training: listening to master jazz musicians and playing what they heard from memory. They agreed that learning jazz was

closer to speaking a language than learning off a written page.

Vonada said, “It’s a lot of work listening and learning from other musicians.”

Vonada, Sell, and Himes play in several other Centre Region jazz bands, including Zeropoint Big Band, Bone-afide, the Jay Vonada Trio, and Slide Zone. The Jay Vonada Quartet released a CD of original tunes, Jammin’, in 2008.

This J-Mac duo is trombonist, Jay Vonada, and keyboard player, Alex Sell.

ATTENTION LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!

HAVE A NEW CD COMING OUT? DID YOU JUST CELEBRATE A MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY IN THE BAND? DID YOU JUST WIN AN AWARD? HAS YOUR MUSIC BEEN FEATURED SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE THE AREA? LET THE GAZETTE KNOW ABOUT IT AND WE’LL TELL ALL OF CENTRE COUNTY!!!

Just send your band information -- however big or small the news is -- to The Gazette!

We will start a new feature called “Centre of the Music Scene” which will feature information about the local band scene in Centre County. Whether it’s country, rock, bluegrass, folk, jazz, rap -- whatever -- let us know what’s happening! We might even do a full-length feature about it!

Just send your info via e-mail to sales@centrecountygazette.com or if you have a CD that you’d like us to review, send it to...

Centre County Gazette ATTN: Entertainment Editor P.O. Box 679 State College, PA 16804

Idol Come to the Bald Eagle Valley!

By Don Bedell

WINGATE – Centre County’s own version of American Idol will take place in Wingate on Saturday night (2/19) with the first ever “Mountain Valley Idol.” According to one of the event organizers, Ken Yeaney of Southwest Audio Productions, this will be the first of a planned annual event for the Bald Eagle Valley.

“Mountain Valley Idol” takes place at the Mountain Valley Diner in Wingate on Saturday night and is open to any singer 13 years old or older. Singers can choose selections to sing from Yeaney’s extensive karaoke track library or they can perform with a string instrument, like a guitar.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required and there is no entry fee. Entry forms are available at the Mountain Valley Diner.

Sponsors for the event are Robert M. Sides Music, Southwest Audio Productions,and the Mountain Valley Diner. Judges include Dan Yeaney, former owner of DigiTrax Recording Studio in Lock Haven, Shir-

ley Snyder, owner of the Mountain Valley Diner,and our very own Vicki Gillette, Advertising Consultant for The Gazette.

One winner will be awarded a prize package from the sponsors.

Yeaney says that contestants will be judged on their performance only, not on their wardrobe. “It’s all about having fun,” says Yeaney. “Just bring your smile and your appetite!”

Mountain Valley Idol will get underway at 6 p.m.

Be an Idol Winner!

PRIZES AWARDED!

Mtn. Valley Idol KARAOKE CONTEST Sponsored by:

Robert M. Sides Family Music Center SouthWest Audio Productions Mountain Valley Diner

Saturday, February 19th 6 – 8 p.m.

No Registration Fee Open to Everyone Over 13 years Call or Stop by Mountain Valley Diner to Register.

814 353-1221 850 Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, PA

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What’s Happening?

Email your organization’s events to editor@centrecountygazette.com Please have them in by Wednesday noon in order to be included in Friday’s edition.

See The Gazette Web Site for updated What’s Happening calendar items — www.centrecountygazette.com.

Feb. 18 – Chicken & Waffles The Ferguson Twp. Lion’s Club will hold a Chicken and Waffle Dinner on Friday, February 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $7. You can eat in or take out. Any questions, call (814) 238-6695 Feb. 19 – Antique Doll Appraisal The Boalsburg Heritage Museum is hosting an Antiques Roadshow-style Doll Appraisal fundraising event on Saturday, February 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum on the corner of E. Main Street & Loop Road in Boalsburg. Doll collector and historian Sue Spalvins will personally answer questions about your doll, including information about its historical and cultural value as well as an estimated appraisal amount.

Mrs. Spalvins will only be looking at dolls (no toys or stuffed animals). First come, first serve. There SHOULD be adequate seating in the parlor for everyone to enjoy and share in the appraisal information.

chael Bezilla. Even many longtime residents of the area may have a hard time recalling the era when a railroad connected Bellefonte and State College. Michael Bezilla, local railroad historian and co-author of Rails to Penn State, will trace the history of the Bellefonte Central Railroad, using slides to illustrate the railroad’s origin in the late 1800s as an iron ore carrier, and how in later years it played a major role in developing Centre County’s lime and limestone industry. Mike will also highlight the Bellefonte Central’s importance as Penn State’s economic lifeline, and point out a few traces of the rail line that are still part of today’s landscape.

Feb. 26 – Dinner Fundraiser for Billy J. Croyle The Snow Shoe United Methodist Church will host a dinner to benefit Billy J. Croyle on February 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baked steak, mashed potatoes, and all the trimmings will be on the menu. Meals are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Feb. 19 – Indoor Yard Sale New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will have an Indoor Yard sale on Saturday, February 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will also be a soup, sandwich and bake sale. Eat in or take out; food will be available all day. Do you want to sell?

Table cost is $5 Contact Jeanne at (814) 364-1245 or Lisa at (814) 349-4363. All proceeds support our food bank.

Feb. 26 – Comedy Club Benefits Dyslexia Children’s Dyslexia Center is sponsoring a Comedy Club night on Saturday, February 26 at 9:30 p.m.; doors open at 9 p.m.

It’s at Wise Crackers Comedy club at The Elks Country Club Ballroom, Boalsburg (Route 322 South). For tables of six or more, please make a reservation with Nancy at (814) 234-2105.

Feb. 22 – Heart Health Event A Heart Health Event, “Matters of the Heart,” is open to the public, starting with refreshments at 6 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Attendees will enjoy viewing three of the “Celebrity Red Dresses” from the The Heart Truth Red Dress Campaign from the American Heart Association. Presentations will be by cardiologists, Jeffery Gilbert, MD and Albert Zoda, MD, and a recent patient of a stent procedure. Registration is recommended, (814) 234-6727.

Feb. 27 – Christian Band Concert Joyful Noise, a contemporary Christian band, will be in concert, February 27 at 6 p.m. at the Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, on Rte 144, approx 3.5 miles north of the Sheetz store in Wingate. Contact Pastor Doug Mellott at (814) 353-8380 with questions.

Feb. 23 – Lecture: U.S./Mexico War 1846 A lecture by professor Amy Greenberg, “Opposing War with Mexico: How America’s First National Antiwar Movement Made a Difference in 1848” will be presented February 23 at 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg.

The 1846 war between the United States and Mexico was America’s first foreign war. Widely supported by Americans and a great success, it was also the impetus for America’s first anti-war movement. This talk will explore the evolution of antiwar sentiment during the U.S./Mexico War in order to reveal the importance of dissent in American history. Phone (814) 466-6263. The public is welcome to this free lecture. Donations accepted.

Feb. 23 – Lecture on UN and Human Rights “Protect, Respect, and Remedy: The United Nations, Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights” is the title of a public lecture to be given by Dr. Larry Catá Backer, Professor of Law, on Wednesday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in the Sutliff Auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building at the University.

Feb. 24 – Financial Peace classes First Baptist Church of Bellefonte, Jacksonville Road, will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes starting February 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The 13-week course offers “a life challenging program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. Cost is $100 per couple.

Call (814) 355-5678 for reservations. Childcare is available.

Feb. 25 – Dinner Dance There will be a dinner and dance Friday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Columbia Firehall, Osceola Mills. Reservations please, by Monday. February 21, 2011. Price is $12. Call Sybal (814) 765-4374, Irmagard (814) 238-7189 or Ruth (814) 342-3997 for details. Everyone welcomed. This event benefits the Moshannon Valley Widow/Widowers Support Group Feb. 26 – Presentation on Bellefonte Railroad “A Railroad Worth Knowing: The Bellefonte Central” will be the topic of a presentation at the Centre Furnace Mansion on Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m. by author and historian, Mi-

issues, seating is limited to ticket holders only, and we must request that no small children attend. You must have a ticket for admittance, and no one under 18 years of age may win.

Tickets are $20 each, and are non-refundable. For tickets and information contact either Suzie Johnson at (713) 206-6272 suziejohnson@nittanybrokerage.net or Ruthann Long at (814) 237-7080 ruthannlong@nittanybrokerage.net. Proceeds will benefit the Penns Valley HOPE Fund.

March 12 – Volunteer For Charity!

The Bellefonte Chamber is sponsoring a volunteer fair at Lambert Hall March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community service agencies will be looking for prospective volunteers. If you would like to volunteer their time and talents, but don’t know what volunteer opportunities are available, please attend this event. You’ll be able to speak to representatives of exhibiting organizations and learn about what they do and how their volunteers serve the community.

The volunteer fair will be free to exhibiting organizations and is also free to the public. Each exhibitor will be provided with a table and two chairs. To reserve a table, please contact Gary Hoover at the Chamber: bellefontecoc@aol.com by March 4.

March 19 – Vera Bradley Bingo Geisinger Medical Group Bellefonte is hosting a Vera Bradley Bingo event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. It will be held at the Bellefonte Area High School Cafeteria at 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now $20 for 20 games. Call Lyndsay for tickets or more information at (814) 353-3517.

Feb. 28 – Ham Pot Pie Supper There will be a Ham Pot Pie/Soup & Bread Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bald Eagle Valley Community UM Church, behind Sheetz in Wingate, next to the elementary school.

The dinner benefits the building fund. Cost is $8 adults, $6 students, $3 children. For more info call (814) 353-8870 or (814) 355-2655

March 19 – Comedy for a Cause Wisecracker’s Comedy Club will host a night of fun and laughs for Tapestry of Health, a local women’s health clinic, on March 19 at the Elk’s Club in Boalsburg. Admission is $15 per ticket or $40 per ticket with a buffet dinner. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund cervical cancer screenings, breast cancer screenings, and other women’s health services for those who would otherwise not receive them. There will be a silent auction, as well as light fare for attendees. The evening will start at 6 p.m.

March 3 – Digital Newspaper Project Presentation The Penn State Newspaper Project is holding a presentation Thursday, March 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Foxdale Village Auditorium in State College. This features presenters Karen Morrow, project manager for the Pennsylvania Digital Newspaper Project, and Sue Kellerman, head of the Digitization and Preservation Dept. at PSU Libraries Historic Newspapers.

Historic newspapers online may provide you with tidbits of information about the daily lives of your ancestors. Find out how and where to find online collections of digitalized historic PA newspapers – accessible to everyone, every where. You’ll also learn how to browse and search this resource. This is presented by the Centre County Genealogical Society.

March 25 – Bingo for Strawberry Fields Strawberry Fields, Inc. is hosting their 9th Annual Longaberger Basket & Vera Bradley Bingo event on March 25, at the Central PA Institute of Science & Technology in Pleasant Gap. Doors open at 5 p.m. with two early bird games starting at 6:30 p.m. and 20 regular games starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale - $20 in advance or $25 at the door for 20 games of bingo. Fifteen-dollar tickets for eight special games (four Longaberger and four Vera Bradley) can be purchased at the door. Call Strawberry Fields for tickets or information, (814) 234-6023. Raffles, door prizes, food, desserts, and drinks will be on sale. All monies raised will be used to support our Strawberry Fields, Inc. programs.

March 4 – First Friday Game Night St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 Mill St., Millheim is sponsoring a game night, “First Friday” at 7 pm in the parish house.

Cards & board games. Bring a snack to share and bring your friends & family and enjoy!

March 27 - The Egg Hill Race The Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill 10-miler and Relay Race is Sunday, March 27 with registration at 1 p.m. and race starting at 2:30 p.m. The route begins at the Gregg Township Elementary School in Spring Mills and will follow scenic country roads around the mountain known as Egg Hill for a total of 10 miles, ending at the school. The race benefits the Penns Valley Area School District track and cross country programs. It is sanctioned by the Nittany Valley Running Club and sponsored by Runner’s World. Visit http:// keleitzel.com/egghill/ for registration, route maps, and other information.

March 11 – April 15 – Lenten Fish Dinner The State College Knights of Columbus is holding a Lenten Fish Dinner at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. The dinners will start on Friday March 11 and continue every Friday thru April 15 – serving from 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The menu includes: fish – breaded or plain, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, halushki, cole slaw, vegetable, rolls & butter, beverage, and dessert. Adults $9; ages six to 10 $5, age five and under free. Public welcomed. Take outs available.

March 4 – Vera Bradley Bingo for HOPE The Penns Valley HOPE Fund will sponsor the inaugural March Madness Vera Bradley Bingo at the Centre Hall – Potter Elementary School on Friday, March 4. Doors open at 6 p.m., with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. There’s a chance to win over 30 fabulous Vera Bradley items, also more than 15 prizes for raffle tickets, a 50/50 drawing, two door prizes, and two special games. Refreshments will be available. Due to space

March 29 – Opening Artist Reception An Opening Reception for the new exhibit, “Willard Dominick Retrospective,” with works by Clearfield artist Willard Dominick, will be at the BHCA Gallery at the Gamble Mill on Tuesday, March 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. All are invited. The Gallery is at the Gamble Mill Tavern, 160 Dunlap Street, Bellefonte. For further information, call (814) 383-0039. The exhibit is presented by the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association.

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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates & times for all Centre County social & service groups, organizations, clubs, etc that has membership open to the public. To have yours listed send to editor@centrecountygazette.com or mail to Stott Publications, PO Box 129, Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877

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. BEA Class of 1959 holds its monthly dinner on the first Thursday each month at 6 p.m. at the Highway Pizza Pub on Zion Road in Bellefonte. Any questions call Joyce at (814) 383-4337 BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 625-2132.

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) 383-2151.

BEA Class of 1971: Save the date for your 40th Class Reunion, Saturday, August 6 at 6 p.m., at the Bellefonte VFW. For more information, visit the BEA Class of 1971 on Facebook.

Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business After Hours on February 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Train Station. Current and prospective members welcomed.

Bellefonte Elks Lodge meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks. The Bellefonte Elks Home Service Night Auction and Las Vegas Night begin at 6 p.m. on February 19 at the Lodge, to support the State Elks Major Project. This project provides funding for in-home nursing services, at no cost to clients.

Bellefonte Encampment #72 and Ridgeley Canton #8 meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College.

Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Moose Club on Spring Street at noon. For information on Kiwanis, contact Richard King, (814) 355-9606.

Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at the Cafe on the Park at Talleyrand Park. Guests and visitors welcome. For more information on BSRC, contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453.

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Tour Centre Furnace Mansion The historic Centre Furnace Mansion, located at 1001 E. College Avenue in State College, is open to the public for free guided tours year-round on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The mansion is wheelchair accessible, and the grounds are open for exploring at any time. For more information, visit http:// www.centrecountyhistory. org or call (814) 234-4779, or e-mail info@ centrecountyhistory.org.

Bible Study for Adults offers helpful and practical explanations from Ezekiel & Daniel. There is also a teen meeting (Games & God’s Word) with Pastor Jeremy. These take place at the Nittany Baptist Church just east of Boalsburg on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Call (814) 360-1601 for more info.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 4, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Call Kristin Sides for information (814) 234-6175 or e-mail ksides@mountnittany.org.

Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting will be held Monday, February 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way office in State College. This month’s meeting will feature pharmacist Mark Doyle, owner and pharmacist at McClanahan Drug Store, Centre Hall and the Boalsburg Apothecary. He will discuss prescription services and cancer drugs. Come with your questions. For more information call (814) 237-2120 or go to the CSA Web site at www.cancersurvive.org.

Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet on Tuesday, March 1, at the PA Military Museum auditorium in Boalsburg beginning at 7 p.m. Dick Simpson will speak on The Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri 1861. Mr. Simpson has been touring Civil War battlefields since junior high school, mostly following the 3rd and 15th Vermont Regiments for which his relatives fought and died. He lectures on many subjects including the 2nd Vermont at Gettysburg. Mr. Simpson has raised close to $10,000 for battlefield preservation through lecture donations and Civil War book raffles. The PA Military Museum is located at 602 Boalsburg Pike in Boalsburg. Anyone who is interested in the Civil War or joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table is invited. For more information, contact Central PA CWRT President, Lynn Herman (814) 861-0770.

Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets the third Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1609 N Atherton St. State College. For more information call (814) 280-5839.

Centre County Pomona Grange #13 will hold its first-quarter meeting, hosted by Baileyville Grange at the Baileyville Community Center, on Saturday February 19 beginning at 9 a.m. All members are urged to attend.

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Observe an interactive educational stock model investment club. Centre Region Model Investment Club is a project of the Central PA Chapter of BetterInvesting – the only club they know of in the Centre Region which has an investment club that is open to the public. For information call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

Diabetes Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., conference rooms 1 & 2, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Entrance E, State College. Diabetes education classes are also held regularly. For info contact Certified Diabetes Educator Amy Leffard, RN, BSN, CDE, at (814) 231.7095 or aleffard@mountnittany.org.

PAGE 23 Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Centre Crest. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Social Service Assistant, Centre Crest Nursing Facility, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140 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. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant at the west end of Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday of the month in Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the west side of the Penn State Campus in State College. Agenda: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – social hour, refreshments in the lobby; 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.- free door prize drawings, announcements; 8 p.m. – speaker. Junior Rockhounds also meet on third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building (during the social hour for the regular NMS meeting). Call (814) 867-6263 for details. Maps and directions are available through nittanymineral.org.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. The mediators for the class are Nancy Campbell, LCC; Kristie Kaufman, MD; Jody Whipple, RD, LDN, CDE. Classes help children and parents with understanding eating disorders. For info contact Kristie Kaufman, MD, at (814) 466-7921.

Spring Creek Watershed Association meets the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Patton Township Building. Most meetings feature a guest speaker with an expertise in watershed, water resource, or other conservation issues. The association promotes actions that protect and enhance the quality of life, environment, and the economy throughout the watershed while maintaining and improving the high quality of Spring Creek and its tributaries. All are welcomed. Visit springcreekwatershed.org for more information.

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.

Zion MOPS & Beyond meets the first Thursday of each month at 3261 Zion Road Bellefonte from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and on the third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First visit is free; $10 annual membership fee when you join.

Free Vaccination

Free Tax Help

Tapestry Family Planning will be offering free Gardasil® for men and women ages 19 to 26. The vaccine is designed to prevent the transmission of HPV, the virus that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. It consists of 3 injections spaced over a number of months and normally costs about $600. To make an appointment, call your local office in Bellefonte (814) 355-2762) or Philipsburg (814) 342-6992. There are also offices in Huntingdon and Lock Haven. Tapestry of Health is a non-profit organization that provides family planning, sexual health, women’s health, and community education services for central Pennsylvania.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to individuals and families with low to moderate income (generally $49,000 and below). IRS-certified volunteer preparers are available at various locations throughout the county to prepare basic tax returns. Unless otherwise indicated, sites will be open through April 16. Schlow Library, PSU, Good Shepherd, and Holt Memorial Library sites are electronic-filing sites. The PSU site also offers educational resources and information on managing money. For more information call (814) 355-6816.

PSU Research Study Have you or a friend or relative been a study volunteer in a research study conducted at Penn State? Penn State researchers would like to talk to adults who live and work in central PA and have participated in research at the University Park campus. Your previous participation in research can consist of completing surveys or questionnaires, eating special diets, exercising, having blood drawn, taking any kind of tests, etc. Groups are being scheduled at the convenience of the volunteers at the Survey Research Center’s Innovation Park location and volunteers will receive $5 for their participation in one two-hour session. Interested adults (18 years and older) may call Diana Crom at the Survey Research Center at Penn State at (814) 863-0170 or 800-648-3617 for more information..

Ink Cartridge Recycling Habitat for Humanity accepts laser cartridges, inkjet cartridges, laptops and cell phones for recycling – with proceeds benefiting their organization.

Drop off Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PrinterMech, 171 Technology Drive, Suite #100, Boalsburg, (814) 237-2790. Tell them it’s a donation for Habitat for Humanity. The Frame Factory also still accepts cartridges at 426 Westerly Parkway.

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CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

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Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile All Centre County Library & Historical Museum locations (Bellefonte, East Penns Valley, Centre Hall, Holt/Philipsburg, Bookmobile): 26th ANNUAL WRITE AND ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN BOOK CONTINUES!—“Go Hog Wild!”

First through sixth graders living in or attending school in Centre County can enter a book of their own creation in our 26th Annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest at any of the Centre County Library branches (East Penns Valley, Bellefonte, Bookmobile, Centre Hall, Philipsburg). Contest guidelines are available at the locations listed. Entries may be turned in at any branch; deadline is Saturday, February 26. For more information, contact DJ. Lilly at (814) 355-1516 X205 or kidzone@centrecountylibrary.org.

Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call 355-1516 for more information: BOOK BABIES—Stories and activities geared for kids up to two years old with a favorite adult in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte:

Wednesday, February 23 at 9:15 a.m.: “America the Beautiful”—Listen to stories and sing songs celebrating the Stars and Stripes.

STORYTIME—Stories and related activities geared for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult in the Centre County Library Kidzone in Bellefonte:

Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: “Proud Presidents and the USA” celebrates America!

WINTER WEATHER WONDERS—Family Fun Night activities geared for school-age kids with their favorite adults in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte:

February 25 at 6:30 p.m.: “Winter Weather Wonders with WTAJ Meteorologist Brian Thompson”—WTAJ Meteorologist Brian Thompson presents weather wonders and answers weather questions for the whole family!

HOOKS & NEEDLES—Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Centre County Library

February 24 USED BOOK/AV SALE—Hardcover books and DVDs/CDs for $1 each or six for $5, and paperback books and VHS or audiocassettes for 50 cents each or three for $1. Proceeds benefit the Centre County Library & Historical Museum.

Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26 during library hours Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call 342-1987 for more information: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE/BABY’S MORNING OUT—Rhythmic adventures through the world of Mother Goose for children under three years old interacting with a favorite adult focusing on rhymes and music on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Followed by informal fun with friends and educational toys:

Tuesday, February 22 at 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME— Stories and related activities geared for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, February 24 at 2 p.m.: Dr. Seuss Fun ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES—Activities geared for school-age kids with a favorite adult:

Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m.—Dr. Seuss Fun East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call 349-5328 for more information: NEEDLES NIGHT: Stitchers of all ages are invited to bring any sort of needlecraft to work on including knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch. Get inspired by others’ projects and share sewing tips!

Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m.

BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Monday, February 21 at 10:15 a.m.: “America the Beautiful”—Listen to stories and sing songs celebrating the Stars and Stripes.

STORYTIMES—stories and related activities for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Monday, February 21 at 11:15 a.m.: “Proud Presidents and the USA” celebrates America!

Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call 364-2580 for more information: BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Thursday, February 24 at 2:30 p.m.: “America the Beautiful”—Listen to stories and sing songs celebrating the Stars and Stripes.

STORYTIMES—stories and related activities for two- to six-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Friday, February 18 at 1:30 p.m.: “Celebrate Black History Month” with stories from African culture.

Friday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m.: “Proud Presidents and the USA” celebrates America!

KNITTING CIRCLE—second and fourth Thursdays

February 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Friday, February 18 Looking to the River Join the Innkeeper for a fireside screening of Looking To The River, a one-hour documentary film produced by WVIA that examines critical contemporary issues pertaining to the Susquehanna River’s Middle Basin – economic development, environmental protection, and cultural preservation – through their connection to the profound history and heritage of the river and its 27,000 square-mile watershed. Meet at the Nature Inn Multi-purpose room. Event from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 19

Nature Inn Green Building Tour and Discussion Join the Innkeeper for a tour of the Nature Inn including a detailed explanation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the major green-building systems.

Learn about geothermal heating and cooling, solar hot-water heat generation, rainwater harvesting, native habitat restoration, and the use of rain gardens during this behind the scenes visit. Meet at the Nature Inn lobby. Event from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wednesday, February 23 Nature for Toddlers Don’t let your young child miss out on nature! Bring them out to this interactive program designed for children aged three to five years. Activities will include a variety of basic crafts, stories, short walks, and nature games which could take place inside or outside. Dress for the weather! This is the third of a four-month winter series! It will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month through March. Pre-registration is required for each month by calling the Park Office. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Events on February 23 and March 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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March 4 to 6 – Golden Eagle Voyage Package at the Inn More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

Do you have a heart for the elderly?

Why not drop in for a cup of coffee & conversation with Home Instead Senior Care?

February 24th:

Place: Cafe Lemont: 921 Pike Street, Lemont Time: 9am-Noon or

February 28th:

Place: Cool Beans: 141 W. High St., Bellefonte Time: 1pm-4pm We would love to chat about helping homebound elderly neighbors. We offer part-time non-medical positions that fit your schedule. Benefits available. Looking forward to meeting you!

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9 February 2011 PSU201100500 Driving under the Influence / Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Trexler filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against visitor, James W. Pitts, III, 44 James Street, Montclair, NJ. Pitts was charged with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance and Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 5 February 2011 at Bigler Road and Hastings Road, University Park.

PSU201100501 Driving under the Influence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Nelson filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Hasim A. Alawwami, 3303 Plaza Drive, State College. Alawwami was charged with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance; and other summary traffic violations. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 5 February 2011 at Pollock Road and Bigler Road, University Park.

11 February 2011 PSU201100198 Drug Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Officer Miller filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Zachary G. Evans, 2429 Maryland Drive, Pittsburgh and Zachary B. Chesko, 2343 Morton Road, Pittsburgh. Evans and Chesko were each charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 16 January 2011 at Curtin Hall, University Park.

PSU201100392 Drug Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Officer Miller filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Leslie A. Dutchcot against student Theodore R. Rittase, 51 Churchill Drive, York. Rittase was charged with the Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 28 January 2011 at Stuart Hall, University Park.

PSU201100417 Drug Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Officer Swain filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student Maura McCann, 23 Breyer Court, Elkins Park. McCann was charged with the PA Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 30 January 2011 at McElwain Hall, University Park.

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PSU201100573 Public Drunkenness/Disorderly Conduct â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sgt. Cover filed two summary non-traffic citations with the office of Magisterial District Judge Leslie A. Dutchcot against visitor, Stephanie L. Cooper, 648 West Long Avenue, Dubois. Cooper was charged with one count Public Drunkenness and one count Disorderly Conduct.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 9 February 2011 at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park.

15 February 2011 PSU201004244 Drug Law Violation/Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sgt. Wagner filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against students Christian L. John, 3801 Oxbow Drive, Camp Hill and Dustin D. Betz, 889 Mandy Lane, Camp Hill. John was charged with one count each; Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation.

Betz was charged with one count each; Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 9 November 2010 at Simmons Hall.

PSU201100373 Theft of Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Jones filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student Drew Nebrig, 1904 Seaview Drive, Flower Mound, TX. Nebrig was charged with one count of Theft of Services. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 27 January 2011 on Pollock Road.

PSU201100575 Public Drunkenness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Grego filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Leslie A. Dutchcot against, student, Kimberly M. Rittenhouse, 139 Willow Bend Drive, Bellefonte. Rittenhouse was charged with one count of with Public Drunkenness. The charge stems from an incident which occurred 9 February 2011 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

PSU201100616 Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Beckenbaugh filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student Gina M. Carretta, 2515 Lindenwood Drive, Wexford.

Carretta was charged with one count of Minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred 12 February 2011 at Curtin Hall.

16 February 2011 PSU201100423 Drug Law Violation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PSO Swain filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Ryan S. Laureano, 302 Hutchinson Blvd., Mount Vernon, NY. Laureano was charged with one count each; Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 30 January 2010 at Shunk Hall.

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Death Notices and Obituaries STATE COLLEGE Verna C. Basalla, 92, of Clarence, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born December 22, 1918, in Clarence, PA. A Divine Liturgy Mass will be held Friday, February 18, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Byzantine Catholic Church in Clarence with Father William Rupp as celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, in Clarence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Hospice, PO Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830. Arrangements are under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe, PA. BELLEFONTE Helen A. Boscaino, 99, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Centre Crest. She was born November 3, 1911. Friends will be received on Monday, February 21, 2011, from 10-11 am at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am with Deacon Thomas Boldin officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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SNAPPER TURF CRUISER, Out front hydro drive, Series 1, Zero Turn, Model # ZF611M, 191 hours, diesel, excellent condition, 61” mower deck. $8,900.00.

Phone (814)364-9832, email kbrooks@hrico.com

HELP WANTED Part-time handyman for Bellefonte rentals. Repairs, painting, cleaning, shovel/ salting. 2-3 hours a wk, great 2nd job. Call 814-237-4373 or Email job.app@hotmail.com.

FOR SALE PA L M Z 2 2 H A N D H E L D ORGANIZER - Comes with A/C Adapter, Software Installation CD, Original Box and Manuals. Still works fine.

Use this to keep contacts, daily schedule, appointments, to do lists, etc. Software allows you to sync the Palm with software on your computer. If you don’t have a smartphone this is a great way to stay organized electronically. It’s compact -- about the size of an iPhone. $50, Patton Township, Call (814) 861-3352

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MARCY 758 WEIGHT BENCH - Still in good shape. Leg lift is a little loose but other than REMODELING – 25 Years that it’s in good shape. Bar and experience, home and rental Weights are NOT included. remodeling. Call (814) 933- This is just for the Weight Bench. $25, Patton Township, 6310 Call (814) 861-3352

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O A K F R A M E , UPHOLSTERED GLIDER/ ROCKER - In perfect condition, fabric color is blue. Great for rocking babies or yourself! $70, Patton Township, Call (814) 8613352

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ANTIQUE SCHOOL DESK - In great condition. Wood color is reddish with a black metal frame. Would make a great decorative or functional piece as a side table, $100, Patton Township, Call (814) 861-3352

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36” JVC D-Series Television - Beautiful picture. Works like brand new. Original working remote included. 2 AV Inputs + Component input. One of the AV Inputs is on the front panel which makes it convenient to hook up a video game, video camera, etc. This would be a nice TV for a Game Room or Rec Room. $125, Patton Township, Call (814) 8613352

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VACATAION RENTAL

TIRED OF COLD W E AT H E R ? Make your vacation plans for 2011. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent in Myrtle Beach. Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, porch, pool. Short walk to beach, close to restaurants, 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 3.9 golf, shopping, theaters. Call V6, auto, 158K, 8/11 insp., 717 507-2873 for details. good tires, needs fender, HELP WANTED minor mechanical & body repairs, $2,800, 814-574- Exper ienced Landscape 4473, State College Technician. Possible Career 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty, O p p o r t u n i t y. P r i m a r i l y 2-wheel drive, turbo diesel, construction oriented, and automatic, aluminum flatbed be able to operate heavy w/stake sides, tow package. equipment. Send resume Very Good Condition, Also, to: Blackhawk Homestead 2010 BRI-MAR Dump Trailer, Nursery, 389 Blackhawk Rd., drop down sides, 10,000 Centre Hall, PA 16828.

GBW. Pictures on Craig’s List-posting 1-6-11. Both R E A L E S TAT E for $11,135 or Truck $7,200, 2 1/2 bath 4 Bed Room home Trailer $4,800. Call 814 364- on .5A lot, Lemont Area, 2,300 9668. sq.ft., garage in basement. $195K or reasonable offer.

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19” MAGNAVOX TV - Still has a great picture. Original remote (still working) included. Has AUX input in back. Great for a kid’s bedroom or a playroom - can hook up a video game to the AUX input. $25, Patton Township, Call (814) 8613352

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The Bellefonte Cruise committee is looking for volunteers to help with the 2011 Bellefonte Cruise.

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Auto Company in State College, PA seeks Experienced Mechanics.

General auto repair, removal and re-installation of transmissions.

Must have 3 years experience, valid drivers license, Pa inspection license, own tools. Paid by the hour, not flat rate. 45 hours per week Mon-Fri 8am-5:30 pm Paid time and a half over 40 hours.

Starts at $38,285 per year. Opportunity for advancement, higher pay available depending on performance. We pay 75% of good health insurance. Paid holidays, vacation, closed first day of buck/ paid. Call 1-800-392-4937.

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