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We & the Pets Thank You

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

We hope you found solace and comfort in the photos and remembrances oered in last week’s special edition of The Gazette. It was diďŹƒcult choosing from the many photos, notes, and quotes of those who wanted to celebrate Joe Paterno’s life. Thank you to Don Bedell, Tim Weight, Sam Stitzer, Ebun Adewumi, and the sports greats who took time to be interviewed. It was with solemn pride that we contributed to the archives of the great man’s life.

By the ďŹ rst week of February we’d be tired of shoveling, salting, and scraping. However, it’s been a strange winter so far. We held o on our Winter Outdoor Sports feature until this week, hoping that snow and ice would provide a proper playground. Check out the information on snowshoeing, ski patrol, and local hot spots for ice skating, cross-country skiing, ice boating, snowboarding, and ice ďŹ shing. Surely it won’t be long until snow bunnies (and buddies) can go out and play.

Serendipitously, we ended up with enough pets news this week to run a special feature. There’s an open house at the new Pets Come First shelter, an adoptable greyhound, a PAWs kitty looking for a home, a story about an abandoned dog with a fairytale ending, and great advice from our pet expert, Toni Duchi.

Sam’s been gathering news all over Penns Valley – at the district chorus festival hosted by Penns Valley high, the biomass boiler open house, and the Scouts Klondike Derby – a particular challenge this year, sledding without snow.

Many will be holed up with snacks and beverages Super Bowl Sunday.

Les and Matt share their comments and contender news inside.

Karen Dabney attended classes at Artistic Horizon and discovered an equal-opportunity artistic-expression resource for children, adults, beginners, experts, and those with special needs.

I was honored last week with an invitation to attend the Chinese New Year and international language celebration at the Young Scholars Charter School. The sights and sounds of youngsters thriving, learning, and contributing provided an energizing experience. Besides, the Chinese buet was terriďŹ c.

You’ll enjoy reading about places to go and things to do for Valentine’s weekend. There’s a small calendar of events this week and we’ll have a special feature for the lovers’ holiday next week. Guys and gals, you’re in luck. Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday so you can celebrate over the weekend; or, if you’ve procrastinated, you’ll still have two days to show how much you care.

Pets Come First Adoption Center, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, would like to express their gratitude for all of the wonderful donations and support we have received from the public since embarking on our new endeavor. The public response has been very heartening.

We would like to thank Fred Metzger of Metzger Animal Hospital for his continued generous support. Also John Shapiro from Straley's Veterinarian Clinic in Bellefonte has been very supportive and continues to help us. Without everyone’s support we would not to be able to help as animals as we do.

Everyone is welcome to visit us Thursday through Sunday and meet our furry friends.

Cheryl Sharer Board Member, Pets Come First (former SPCA)

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Centre County Schools Charter School Offers an International Experience

By Sandie Biddle STATE COLLEGE – It felt like a live version of Disney’s World’s Small World attraction (without the annoying song). Between the yummy Chinese food and 30 students and teachers in authentic costumes from around the world, my visit to Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School on January 27 was a real international treat.

The dual event was the celebration of Chinese New Year and Mother Language Day at Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School – and was a huge success.

In addition to the very popular costume parade, students gave several performances. One performance featured two dragons who pranced across the stage to the sounds of whimsical Asian music. Kathy Miller, one of the school's Chinese instructors, demonstrated the students’ knowledge of the Chinese language by asking them to sing Chinese songs. Helena Khan, coordinator of the extendedday program, wore a beautiful silk outfit from Bangladesh as she explained the meaning of Mother Language Day. A highlight was a special performance of a shadow puppet play by Chinese Theatre Works from New York City. The shadow-puppet performance uses a traditional method of Chinese entertainment where flat, beautifully-painted puppets are put onto an overhead projector and the play is projected onto a wall.

The dragon procession pranced on stage: Eli Rose, Alex King, Ben Able, and Luke Confer.

This very old art form from China was originally done using candles.

A tour of the school revealed colorful displays, small engaged classes, and a general happy enthusiasm I don’t remember from my elementary school days. The school is open to young students from all over the county.

All children learn Chinese and Spanish, and even adults come here to learn languages, like Turkish!

I admit I didn’t know that charter schools are public schools. There is no tuition. It’s a choice that parents can make, depending on the atmosphere and learning experience they want for their children. Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School is at the corner of Blue Course and Westerly Parkway, State College, and offers a multi-cultural education to students in grades kindergarten to eighth.

The school provides a highly challenging education to about 200 students and limits each classroom to 20 students. For more information, call (814) 237-9727 or visit www.yscp. org. YSCP is now enrolling students for the 2012-2013 school year, including opening a third kindergarten class.

Students and teachers dressed in traditional garb depicting their ethnic origin, including the lovely Jongwoo Jung.

Ayla Dedeoglu played a central role at the beginning of the international parade.

Dear Mrs. Paterno, Joe Paterno family, friends, alumni, acquaintances and fans I write this with great grief knowing that our Coach and beloved family leader Joe Paterno has passed away after 85 years. Joe was a “Legend” that many feel was unjustly fired by the Board of Trustees due to a very hurtful series of events in State College. I think the Board of Trustees at Penn State acted harshly, unprofessionally and inappropriately in firing one of the greatest college football coaches and leaders in the U.S.A of all time (and never to be overshadowed in the future).

Joe and Mrs. Paterno donated tremendous amounts of time, money, and attention to State College and Penn State for well over 60 years; a library, Special Olympics, THON, monetary donations each year, the expansion of Beaver Stadium, and the rise of PSU to a national powerhouse in academics and football. Joe did not require outlandish salaries, as other much younger coaches across the country insisted. Lenny Moore, former PSU player and NFL player spoke about Paterno best “JoePA is Penn State” and “…(Joe) invested in the university”. Joe Paterno expressed his steadfast loyalty to Penn State after his record breaking 409th win at the packed stadium….”LOOK AROUND…..LOOK AROUND….I stayed here because I Love You ALL”.

At the Memorial Service at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday afternoon, it was left to Nike founder and chairman Mr. Phil Knight to sum it up best “Whatever the details of the investigation are, this much is clear to me: There was a villain in this tragedy. It lies in that investigation, not in Joe Paterno's response to it…..It leads me to this question: Who is the real trustee of Penn State University?” Mr. Knight went on to challenge all of us “who is going to be my hero now?' It's a question everyone in this arena should ask and I do not have an answer for you, but I can tell you this much, that old hero set a standard that will live forever.”

Rest in Peace Mr. Paterno. A gentleman, a friend, “a mentor of men”, a community leader, and The Legend that will live on forever with true Penn State fans and alumni - “We Are Penn State” - the spirit of JoePa and the kindheartedness of Sue Paterno are Penn State!

I suggest the Board of Trustees and Penn State University do a few things to right their wrongs of recent monthsthey say Joe Paterno didn't fill his “moral” obligations - I say these Trustees need to fill their “honorable” obligations: 1. Allow the Paterno family to grieve/celebrate in peace and privacy 2. Open Beaver Stadium on a Saturday for 110,000 attendees, for free “Celebration of Life for the Legend Joe Paterno” for all of his fans & Penn Staters 3. Rename the stadium immediately on January 28th to “Joe Paterno Stadium” singularly; and move the “Beaver” name to another structure at University Park 4. Board of Trustees, all of you, remove yourself and turn over all control to a completely new elected Board of Trustees-this time all Penn State alumni based.

Sincerely, Scott W. Sipple, 1991 PSU Graduate, PSU Alumni Life Member, Grandson to late Harold “Ike” Gilbert-Assistant Athletic Director & Business Manager 1926 to 1958, Lifetime resident of State College, PA (This letter is paid for and printed in it’s entirety here-the CDT edited half of it out)

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Centre County Schools Students Learn about Geology & the Environment

Local Woman Earns Scholarship

PLEASANT GAP – On January 25, Mary Jo Miller a Cooperate Environmental Coordinator for HRI, Inc. visited Mrs. Jodon’s and Mrs. Hendershot’s thirdgrade classrooms at Pleasant Gap Elementary School. Mary Jo Miller based her presentation on how geology relates to an environmental career.

The students just finished learning all about rocks and minerals and now have an understanding of how to use their knowledge in an environmental career.

Mary Jo focused her presentation on teaching the students about geology, taking care of the water, the importance of testing PH, and how important it is for everyone to conserve energy. She also included many demonstrations to help students see the effects of pollutants in our environment.

She emphasized how important it is to make sure we do everything we can to keep our Earth clean and free from pollutants.

PHILIPSBURG – Tabitha Thompson, a student at South Hills School of Business & Technology/Philipsburg, was congratulated by the school’s Director Jeff Burris for being awarded a South Hills School Scholarship. Thompson is a first year Dean’s list student in the Medical Assistant Program.

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Mary Jo Miller a Cooperate Environmental Coordinator for HRI, visited third-grade classrooms in Pleasant Gap.

South Hills School Scholarships Awarded

STATE COLLEGE – Maralyn Mazza, Director Emeritus of South Hills School of Business & Technology, recently congratulated students at the State College campus for being awarded South Hills School Scholarships. (L to R): D. William Mitchell, Business major; Kristin Kozykowski, Diagnostic Medical Sonography major; Maralyn Mazza, Director Emeritus; Rebecca White, Criminal Justice major; and Kellie Altland, Graphic Arts major. All four students are currently on the Dean’s List at South Hills School in State College.

Contributed by Sharon Conaway The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year in collaboration with its local chapter, The Centre County Association of School Retirees, by awarding a special one-time $1,000 scholarship to a senior in a Centre County public school who will attend college majoring in education.

This scholarship will be funded equally by the state and local chapter from bequests. Funds at the local level are derived from a bequest from Alice Pickering, a local teacher for many years. Funds at the state level come from the estates of Esther R. Kraft and Izetta Jewell Stright.

This scholarship is in addition to the $750 scholarship given by the Centre County Association of School Retirees that rotates through the school districts and will, this year, be given to a Bellefonte School District senior who will major in education.

Each of the county guidance departments received information about the scholarship last month. Seniors a public high school who plan to major in education should contact their guidance department.

The winning applicant will be chosen by a committee of retired Centre County school employees based on an essay response to one of five topics. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship at the senior awards program at his or her school. Essays will be judged on the following criteria: topic clearly evident, content, organization, style, and creativity. The essay is to be no more than 750 words on one of the topics listed below: 1. What makes a good teacher?

2. What are the challenges facing public education today?

3. What are the qualities the best teachers bring to education?

4. Without giving names, identify traits of specific teachers that you felt made all the difference in how you learned. Explain how or why you feel you will be able to emulate those traits as you prepare to be an educator.

5. Write a letter to a specific educator who you feel has offered himself or herself to be the best role model as an educator. Be prepared to send it to that person if you are selected for this scholarship.

PASR (The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees) and its Centre County Chapter (CCASR) represent school employees of all levels—teachers, administrators, and all types of support staff. It is a volunteer organization that honors and supports public education.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

From Skin and Bones to Adopted: The Success Story of Chloe

By Kristina Pydynowski, PAWS Volunteer The story of Chloe is one of miraculous recovery.

Roughly one year to the date after coming to PAWS in dire need of medical attention, Chloe joined her forever family in mid-January as a truly happy and healthy dog.

Chloe arrived at PAWS last January extremely thin and suffering from parasites, food allergies, and a horrible yeast infection that resulted in hair loss.

She was surrendered because of her medical condition and her owner’s inability to afford proper veterinary care.

Thanks to best wishes and donations from the community and loving care from PAWS volunteers, Chloe bounced back to her old self rather quickly.

In one week, she regained so much energy that all she wanted to do was run, play, jump, and howl anytime visitors entered the room. She quickly turned into a lap dog and proved that she knew sit and paw.

In her first three weeks at PAWS, Chloe gained eight pounds and her beautiful hair started growing back. Her skin infection was nearly gone by March and she spent the rest of 2011 happily enjoying life in a foster home, http://www.centrecountypaws.org/ foster/, with her foster dog sibling.

Chloe’s wish for a forever home finally came true earlier this month when a wonderful family walked into PAWS and decided she would be their next

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Chloe's adoption was finalized on January 14, much to the delight of her foster mom and all the volunteers who gave her so much love and care during her 363 days at PAWS. PAWS wishes Chloe and her new family nothing but the best as Chloe begins her “Happily Ever After” chapter in life. PAWS

thanks volunteers and donors who made Chloe’s story a success!

Pets Come First Adoption Center Grand Opening Events Stop by and visit the adoption center and look for your new furry friend. We will have a ribbon cutting to celebrate Pets Come First taking over the SPCA shelter in Centre Hall. Be sure to grab some tasty morsels for your pets. The grand opening is February 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall.

PCF has several more fun events for you, your family, and friends to enjoy while supporting the local homeless stray and abandon animals in our community.

Pets Come First Comedy Night Looking for a night out and some good laughs, while helping Pets Come First care for homeless, stray and abandon animals? Come to the Ramada Inn in State College February 4 at 8 p.m. for comedy night. Support PCF in raising money to feed and shelter the animals in their care while they await their new forever homes. Please contact info@petscomefirst.com to purchase tickets! Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance. Purchasing tickets at the door will not benefit Pets Come First.

Dog Wash at Red Line Speed Shine Meet Sassy, a two-year-old female greyhound who needs a great home. She is a gorgeous brindle color with a sable face. Sassy doesn't really like small animals, but she loves kids and gets along well with everyone she meets. Sassy is an ex-racer who would love to get a forever home with a nice family. If you would like more information about Sassy, or to meet her in person, call Nittany Greyhounds (814) 933-6981.

Does your furry friend need a bath? Bring your dirty dog to Red Line Speed Shine on North Atherton on Saturday, February 11 between noon and 4 p.m. and help raise money for Pets Come First. For every dog washed in their heated luxury dog wash, Red Line Speed Shine will donate $3 to Pets Come First.

Dogs will be available for adoption, so round up the family, your furry friends and come on down to meet your new family member. Give these dogs the forever homes they deserve!

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Gray and white female tabby seeks new Valentine not only for February 14, but for life. Sweet and aectionate, Daisy is still on the shy side and would do best in a quiet, adult home. Sudden movements and noises alarm her, but she loves a chin rub after a little coaxing. Social eater would best describe Daisy since she enjoys being talked to and petted while she nibbles away.

Daisy is not a fan of other cats and hopes that her Valentine will let her be the only feline member in the home. You can read more about this sweet gal at www.centrecountypaws.org/cats/ or visit PAWS (1401 Trout Rd., State College).

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

How YOU Can Help

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Habitat for Humanity Unveils New Program

By Toni Duchi

Poisons in your Purse

By Toni Duchi I had a greyhound once that was always in my purse. She ate anything she could find that smelled like food. She never got sick on anything, but I know now that she could have.

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, in the winter months, pets are indoors more and can get bored and they start to sniff around for goodies. Purses, backpacks, or briefcases can prove irresistible to the curious dog and can be very dangerous.

The Five Most Common Items That Poison Pets

1. Human Medications: About half of the calls to the Pet Poison Hotline are because a pet swallowed a medication found in a handbag. Human pills come in bottles, and the sound of a rattling pill bottle is similar to the sound of some dog toys. Also, some pills have coatings made up of sugar and flavorings. They taste like candy to a dog. Painkillers like Advil, Motrin, and Tylenol, or antidepressants like Prozac or Effexor, can be toxic to pets, especially cats. Just one Tylenol can cause kidney failure. Signs that a pet has ingested an antidepressant are sedation, loss of coordination, agitation, trembling, or seizures.

2. Asthma Inhalers: If your dog bites into an asthma inhaler, it has the potential to result in acute, life-threatening poisoning. These inhalers contain highly concentrated doses of drugs and one bite can result in a massive single dose of medication that can bring on vomiting, collapse, heart arrhythmia, or death.

3. Artificially Sweetened Gum or Mints: Many "sugarless" gums and mints contain xylitol, a sugar substitute that is highly toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can result in a dangerous blood-sugar drop in canines. Larger amounts can cause liver failure. In addition, mints and other sugarless candy, vitamins and some prescription drugs can contain xylitol.

4. Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other nicotine products: Ingesting just three cigarettes can cause death to a small dog. Chewing tobacco is toxic to both dogs and cats and so are stop-smoking products that contain nicotine. Signs of nicotine poisoning come on quickly and include elevated heart rate, neurological symptoms, loss of bladder control, tremors, or paralysis.

5. Hand Sanitizer: Small bottles of hand sanitizer are everywhere. These products contain a lot of alcohol (ethanol). A small bottle of hand sanitizer is the equivalent of about a shot of hard liquor. This can cause a severe drop in blood sugar, loss of coordination or body temperature, nervous system depression, coma, or death.

Simple preventions include hanging a peg board by your front door for purses and bags to get them off the floor and out of reach of your pets. Be to zipper or snap your bags shut to keep long noses out. These seem like such obvious things, but they're hard to remember to do. It can be a matter of life and death for your pet, though, so it's worth the effort. Educate everyone in the family and keep your furry "kids" safe!

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County (HFHGCC) is giving everyone the opportunity help build a Habitat home through the new Let’s Build This Together program, which will be launched at this year’s Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania Home Show March 9 to 11 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

You can participate by stopping by the Habitat booth at the Home Show, and purchasing a framing stud (or sponsor an item for a house).

You can then sign your name on the framing stud, or perhaps, write an inspirational message to the family on the piece of lumber. The studs will be used to frame the interior and exterior walls of the next Habitat home, so what you write will remain with the Habitat family, as part of their home that YOU helped make possible. This is a meaningful and personal way to participate in a Habitat build.

If you are not able to make it to the Home Show, and would still like to participate, you can donate online www.habitatgcc.org. Simply click on “donate” from the menu and select Let’s Build This Together. You can call the Habitat office (814) 353-2390 to donate with a Visa or MasterCard.

Habitat has had a great relationship with the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania for years, according to Tom Mesko, Executive Director of HFHGCC. “The Builders Association has been a great partner with Habitat for Humanity. They have done blitz builds – a house constructed in 24 hours; participated in HouseWalk, our annual fundraiser; and provided skilled labor on some of our homes. For nine years, the Builders Association and Habitat for Humanity have partnered to put on the Bricks and Sticks Golf Classic. All in all, it has been great to work with the Builders Association. Their membership is very supportive of the work Habitat is doing. The Home Show gives Habitat an opportunity to really take public the work we do, and without the Builders Association this would not be possible,” Mesko said.

Working together, transforming lives – one home at a time!

County Commissioners Recognize Rotarians

Toni Duchi is a board member for Nittany Greyhounds and author of The Practical Hound: Better Choices for a Healthier Dog." If you have pet-related questions for Toni, she can be reached at tjduchi@aol.com. If you would like information about greyhound adoption, go to www.nittanygreys.org.

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Centre County Commissioners honored all local Rotarians for Rotary Awareness Month. Pictured are the presidents from all of the local Rotary Clubs. Front (L to R): Perry Courter, Pleasant Gap Rotary; Roger Fetter, Downtown Noon Rotary and District Governor nominee. Back (LtoR) Mike Rice, Downtown Sunrise Rotary; Joan Coble, Bellefonte Rotary; Carrie Ryan, Downtown Evening Rotary; and Kathy Brown, Downtown Noon Rotary.

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South Hills’ Medical Assistant Program Accredited

By Joan Andrews The Medical Assistant Program at the State College campus of South Hills School of Business & Technology recently received accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. ABHES is a private, non-profit accrediting agency that is nationally recognized for advancing the quality of health-education programs.

Along with several other Allied Health programs, South Hills School offers a two-year Associate in Specialized Business Degree program in the Medical Assistant field. With the ABHES accreditation, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential; a standard of medical assistant professionalism preferred within the healthcare industry.

Medical Assistants at South Hills School are trained in theory and hands-on experience in patient care and communication, laboratory procedures, medical insurance and bookkeeping, clinical assisting, anatomy, medical law, and pharmacology. All South Hills MA students are required to complete an internship as part of their accredited program.

Medical Assistant Program participants Jamie Irvin of Bellefonte (L) and Brittani Clouser of Port Matilda.

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The Season of Second Chances by Diane Meier fits my requirements for a book very well: character growth, good descriptions, and food for thought. The fact that the protagonist loved literature just added that bit of cream on the top.

Joy Harkness has been teaching literature at Columbia for 15 years. In those 15 years, she has not become close to anyone; she has not really made any friends and her life centers around her work. Teaching suits her personality; she is entertained by each year’s class and gets a new batch each September, not having to actually relate to any of them on a personal level.

Having read Kerouac, Salinger, and Allen Ginsberg, she had always dreamed of the woman that she would become if she lived in Manhattan, but instead of becoming the energetic woman depicted in the TV ads, she was stuck in the same daily, isolated routine.

When Amherst recruited her to join their faculty and help develop a new system of teaching the classics, she jumped at the chance to move to Massachusetts.

Once there, she finds herself the owner of an ancient house that needs work and love, pursued by middle-aged Romeos, tangled in the personal lives of new friends, and getting romantically involved with the young man who is helping to make her house a true home.

The author allows Joy to narrate her story. Because we see the people around her through Joy’s eyes, we quickly learn to not quit trust her descriptions of them. As Joy grows and sees things in a more realistic way, we learn more about her new, and old, friends.

Near the end of the book, Joy comments that the stories of Emma Bovary, Jay Gatsby, Othello, Hester Prynne, etc. had been so compelling that they allowed her to put off creating her own story. That described Joy extremely well.

At first, I did not think that I would enjoy the book because I could not warm up to Joy, but that was obviously the author’s intention. As Joy changed, so did my feelings about her. I ended up rooting for her through the bad love affairs and her opening up to new people and situations.

Meier has written a tight book that moves well. Her use of the renovation of the house to show Joy’s growth was cleverly done as were the characters around Joy, both in her new and old life.

Corman Wins National Association Presidency

By Sam Stitzer Carol Corman of Centre Hall was presented with the gavel for her new role as president for the National Young Farmers Educational Association during the 45th annual Winter Institute, held in December in Kansas City, MO. Corman currently serves as Northern Region Vice President for the Pennsylvania State Young Farmer Association with local regional chapters in State College, Penns Valley, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove and Mifflinburg. There are an additional 22 active chapters throughout Pennsylvania. She also holds the position of local chapter secretary for the Penns Valley Young Farmer Chapter.

Corman is the second individual from Pennsylvania to be elected to a national office position and also the second to be elected national president in the history of the national organization. She completed a two-year term as national secretary before seeking her current title.

“I was astounded when my name was announced after the election as being the 2012 president. My parents, especially my father, would be surprised. He had always wanted me to become a Pennsylvania state president to follow in his footsteps, never even thinking about a national president,” Corman said.

Through her leadership, Corman hopes to encourage farmers to tell their stories and as a result narrow the gap between farmers and the community.

“People being able to connect (and) communicate with the farmer is always an asset…To aid in accomplishing this goal, I hope to be able to continue the search for the next generation of producers and agricultural leaders,” Corman said.

States with representation at the event were Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

The national organization will meet February 5 to 7 in Washington, DC for Agriculture’s Promise and the next winter institute will be December 9 to 11 in Memphis, TN. For more information visit www.nyfea.org.

How YOU Can Help Red Cross Offers Hope to Homeless Vets

STATE COLLEGE – The American Red Cross announced the second annual Totes of Hope campaign in an effort to help 100 homeless veterans in our community. Donations of new basic items like socks, rain ponchos, fleece throws, flashlights with batteries, disposable razors, shaving cream, nail clippers, and other personal care items will be collected at local Red Cross offices through February 29. The items will be packed into a tote or backpack and given to homeless veterans in south-central Pennsylvania.

The drop-off location is the Red Cross office, 205 E. Beaver Ave, State College.

The American Red Cross serves and supports members of the military, veterans, and their families, providing needed emergency communications, comfort and assistance. They are offering new assistance to meet today’s needs of military personnel, which often means remembering the forgotten veterans who are now homeless. According to a recent study, more than 20 percent of homeless people are veterans. The Totes of Hope campaign continues the Red Cross legacy of helping local military men and women.

For more information about the Totes of Hope campaign or for a complete list of desired items visit www.sqvalleyredcross.org or call Kathy Doran (717) 257-1822 ext. 222.

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Penns Valley Shows Off Biomass Boiler Article & photos by Sam Stitzer The Penns Valley School District held a public open house January 27 from 2 to 7 p.m., to showcase its new biomass furnace/boiler heating system.

School District Superintendent Brian Griffith, Facilities Manager Bob Miller, and Administrative Staff Assistant Melissa Durn were on hand to conduct tours of the dedicated building and to answer questions from the visitors.

The biomass system has been running since December 12, 2011, providing heat to the high school and the elementary and intermediate school using wood chips for fuel. At today’s fuel oil costs, the new boiler will save the district $205,000 per year in energy costs. The existing oil-fired units will be retained as a backup system, and to provide heat in lower heat demand periods. The system emits nearly 88 percent less pollutants into the atmosphere compared to oil fired units.

The boiler is controlled by electronic controls which monitor all functions of the entire heating system. The controls will automatically make adjustments to system parameters (or shut it down) if any problems are detected. The system is largely self-sustaining, highly efficient, and requires very little maintenance. It is a great, environmentally friendly addition to the school district’s facilities.

Facilities Manager, Bob Miller (left) explained how the biomass system works to Wes Miller and Lorin Kline.

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CBICC Announces 2011 Award Nominees Contributed by CBICC STATE COLLEGE – The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) announced nominees for the 2011 CBICC Awards. Voting ended on Wednesday, February 1. Recipients will be announced at the CBICC Awards Gala presented by SPE Federal Credit Union on Thursday, March 1 at The Penn Stater Conference Center from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the following 2011 CBICC Award Nominees: COMMUNITY SERVICE Sponsored by Centre County Community Foundation, Inc. • Georgia Abbey, Leadership Centre County • Betsy Dupuis, Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, PC • Mary Frantz, Keystone Real Estate Group, LP • The Hartman Group, Tom McKee • Judy Loy, Nestlerode & Loy, Inc CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY Sponsored by Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. • Dix Honda Company • Kish Bank • One on One, Fitness Consultants, Inc. • RE/MAX Centre Realty • Snavely Associates, Ltd. • TekResults, Ltd. EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Sponsored by Minitab, Inc. • Cisney & O’Donnell, Inc. • Clothes Mentor • Hotel State College & Company: The Corner Room, The Allen Street Grill, Zeno’s Pub, Chumbley’s, Indigo Nite Club, Zeno’s To Go, and Bill Pickle’s Tap Room • Mission Critical Partners, Inc. • StateCollege.com SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by First National Bank • Balfurd, Inc. • Beer Belly’s Beverage • Business Planning Service • HomeWaters Retreats • Jezebel’s Boutique

• Moore Power Sales • Pure Urban Spa • Redline Speed Shine of State College, LLC • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars • Stahl Shaeffer Engineering, LLC OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Benchmark Construction Company, Inc. • Actuated Medical, Inc. • AgIntegrated, Inc. • Schoolwires, Inc. QUALITY OF LIFE Sponsored by Mount Nittany Medical Center • American Philatelic Society • Centre Area Transportation (CATA) • Envinity, Inc. • Tammy Gentzel, Centre County United Way • Tides - A Support Program for Grieving Children and Adolescents and the People Who Love Them • Youth Service Bureau CBICC SPIRIT Sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank • Rod Burnham, Comcast Spotlight • BJ Clitherow, Energy Stewards, Inc. • Eric Smith, The Pennsylvania State University • Frances H. Stevenson, Kish Bank • Colleen Williams, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. OUTSTANDING CBICC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries • John (Jack) Infield, Graystone Bank • Tom Kearney, West Penn Power • Brian & Patti Michaels, Retired, Penns Valley Area School District • Myra Sletson, Northwest Savings Bank • Jens Thorsen, Hartman Group Reservations are required to attend the CBICC Awards Gala on March 1. Deadline to register is February 16. Cost is $75 per person or a table-of-10 sponsorship for $900. Contact the CBICC at www.cbicc.org or (814) 234-1829.

Forest Landowner Conference Offered Feb. 25

Melissa Durn explained touch-screen electronic controls for the biomass system.

Contributed by Penn State Extension Penn State Extension, in partnership with Penn State School of Forest Resources, Woodland Owners Association of Centre County, DCNR Bureau of Forestry, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the 2012 Central Region Forest Landowners Conference – from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 25 at the Penn State School of Forest Resources Building, University Park.

This year’s conference provides valuable updates and information for Pennsylvania’s forest landowners. Topics include: the young forest initiative by the Wildlife Management Institute, a closer look at the American Tree farm System by the American Forest Foundation, how to manage openings for wild turkeys and other wildlife by the National Wild Turkey Federation, how to pass your forest on to your heirs by the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy, how to interpret the forested landscape by the Penn State School of Forest Resources, and many other topics.

Pennsylvania has nearly 17 million acres of forests covering 60 percent of the state’s land area. Seventy percent of Pennsylvania’s forest is privately owned (12.5 million acres). Estimates put the number of private forest owners at more than 600,000 – approximately one in eight households! The decisions these owners make today will greatly affect all the benefits received from our forests now and in the future.

Plan to attend this year’s conference to learn how to properly manage your forest to ensure it provides continued benefits into the future. To register or for more information, contact the Penn State Extension office in Centre County (814) 355-4897 or CentreExt@psu.edu. Registration fee is $25 and includes presentations, luncheon, and educational materials.

Deadline for registration is Monday, February 17.

Participants must pre-register. To view program information and register on-line go to: agsci.psu.edu/forest-landowners/central.

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Brian Griffith (left) showed the wood chip storage area to open house visitors.

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CVIM Fundraising Exceeds Goal

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Nittany Knights Elect Officers

Contributed by Centre Volunteers in Medicine STATE COLLEGE – For the seventh year in a row Centre Volunteers in Medicine’s Friends and Family Campaign and the Shaner Community Challenge exceeded its goal. The campaign kicked off prior to Thanksgiving and ran through the end of 2011 with Lance and Ellen Shaner matching dollar for dollar up to the first $50,000 in donations. All of the funds raised remain in Centre County to support CVIM – providing medical and dental services, case management and medication assistance to individuals who are without insurance coverage.

Since the Shaner Community Challenge was added to the Friends and Family Campaign, it has raised more than $1.3 million from the community. The Friends & Family Campaign generates more than 25 percent of the clinic’s annual operational budget. The remainder is raised through special events, individual donations, gifts from civic and community groups, and churches throughout the Centre County region. Only 5 percent of the clinic’s budget is government funded.

Cheryl White, executive director expressed, “We are fortunate to count Lance and Ellen Shaner among our community partners. They understand the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism that enables CVIM to keep its doors open.”

The newly elected officers of the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus for 2012 are: first row (L to R) John Palmgren, Brian Humm, Chris Roberts, and Bill Drosnes. Back row (L to R) Jim Kerhin, Bill Miller, John Parmelee, Rick Crider, Rodger Smith, and Jim Decker.

Scout Camp Hosts 41st Klondike Derby No snow made for tough sledding Article & photos by Sam Stitzer POTTER TOWNSHIP – The Juniata Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosted their 41st annual Klondike Derby at the Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Potter Township on Saturday, January 28. The derby is a competition between Boy Scout patrols pulling dog sleds to several stations located around the campgrounds. Each station presents a task for the boys to complete while being judged on their skills, efficiency, and teamwork.

About 600 scouts from all around Pennsylvania and some from Maryland brought 101 teams to compete in this year’s derby. The sleds are manned by patrols of three to five boys in either the Scouts (Iditarod) class or the Webelos (Malamute) class.

The sleds are started in groups of eight: four Scouts and four Webelos at a time. The boys spend several hours moving from one station to another, completing their tasks.

Paul T. Fagley headed the organizational team for this year’s Klondike Derby. Paul was the co-chair with his father, the late Paul J. Fagley, who was chairman for 36 years. This was Paul’s 31st year serving as chairman (or co-chairman). Paul was a participant in the third Klondike Derby as a Boy Scout in 1974.

Last year, the weatherman gave the boys singledigit temperatures and a generous snowfall, but this year was a different story. The temperature was about 30 degrees warmer, making things more comfortable for the participants, but the grating screech of sleds sliding over gravel was heard all over the campgrounds. This made for a lot of grunt work for the scouts assigned to “sled dog” duty, towing the sleds.

The scouts’ assigned tasks included cooking breakfast, archery, skeet shooting, first aid, log sawing, tomahawk throw, and several others. Their performance was judged by adults who are former scouts and volunteers from the community.

The morning air at the cooking station was filled with the aromas of burning wood, and frying eggs, pancakes, sausages, and even pizza, cooked up by

A scout from Troop 769 in Odenton, MD shot a rifle.

Webelos Pack 31, from State College!

The 2012 Klondike Derby was a very successful event. Hundreds of Boy Scouts, leaders, and volunteers had a good time, and the boys learned a lot about teamwork, leadership, and working in cold weather. Congratulations to all the scouts, leaders, and organizers for making the Klondike Derby a premiere scouting event right here in Centre County.

Gary Page has helped with all 41 Klondike Derbies.

Scouts waited in line to begin the derby.

Troop 444 from Jacksonville, MD has been coming up for the Klondike Derby for 10 years.

Troop 20 from Centre Hall posed for a photo at the skeet-shooting range.

Millheim troop pulls their sled uphill on a muddy path – a tough job with no snow!

Derby organizer, Paul T. Fagley, has been involved in the Klondike Derby for 31 years.

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Ski Patrol is Always Vigilant Despite the mild weather for the first part of 2012, the Tussey Mountain Ski Patrol remains on duty and engaged in continuing education to provide for the safety and security of the skiing public. This past weekend, patrollers and patroller

candidates from Group Echo practiced immobilizing a patient on a backboard.

Visit www.tusseymountain.com for more info about becoming a member of the National Ski Patrol.

Peyton Lee of Boalsburg looks on while Group Echo places her friend and volunteer “patient” Vicki Oishi of Boalsburg onto a backboard.

A perfectly packaged patient; standing/kneeling (L to R): patroller Greg Yukish, candidate Scott Lang, candidate Aaron Hoflet, and candidate Will Farwell. Front row: candidate Vanessa Shalkey, patroller Morgan Lang. On the backboard: “patient” Vicki Oishi.

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If there is no snow, a hike will be offered. Meet at cover what animals are out and about during this blustery season. A limited number of snowshoes are the Nature Inn Lobby. Program is from 11:00am to available for adults and children. Pre-registration is 12:30pm. required by Friday, February 3, by calling the park office (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow, a hike Ice Fishing Basics!

Are you looking for an interesting afternoon in will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Prothe middle of winter? Learn the basic techniques and gram is from 9:00am to 10:00pm. tackle involved with ice fishing. This is a great way to spend time outdoors in the winter. If there is inCross Country Ski Adventure Explore the lakeside of F.J Sayers while cross sufficient ice, the program will be cancelled. Meet at the Winter Launch. Lesson from 2:00 to 3:00pm. country ski-ing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis and poles can be reserved for free! This program is de-

Winter Activities at Black Moshannon State Park

Cross-country Skiing: All trails are open to cross-country skiers. Trails marked with the cross-country skier symbol on the map are recommended.

Snowmobiling: Registered snowmobiles may use Benner Run Road, Snowmobile Trail and designated trails in the state forest after the end of deer season in late December. The Black Moshannon Snowmobile Club partners with the park.

Ice Fishing: Except for the ice skating area, all of the 250-acre Black Moshannon Lake is open for ice fishing. Popular species caught through the ice are yellow perch, bluegill, northern pike, crappie, and largemouth bass.

Ice Skating: When conditions allow, an area of the lake is maintained for skating by Boating Area 1.

Iceboating: Most of the lake is open for iceboating. A state park launch permit is required for iceboats.

Visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/blackmoshannon/index.htm for calendar of events and directions. Click on Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths.

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Snowshoeing for Exercise & Enjoyment!

By Amy Debach Confer If your winter sports tolerance doesn’t include the rush of downhill skiing or snowboarding, the cost and land necessary to own a snowmobile, or the coordination of ice skating; snowshoeing may be the perfect winter sport for you.

Snowshoeing incorporates a modified stride and step and is a great workout for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors during winter. Modern day snowshoeing is an aerobic sport and a recreational activity but, in the past, snowshoes were necessary for those working in the deep snow such as lumber jacks, trappers, fur traders, and forest rangers and for those who live in areas with frequent and deep snowfalls.

Depending on the type of snowshoeing one plans to do, there are different appropriate snowshoe designs. A snowshoe is a large “shoe” traditionally made of wood with rawhide lacing but, modern snowshoes are now made of material including plastic, metal, and synthetic fabrics such as neoprene.

Snowshoes are designed to distribute the weight of an individual so their feet do not sink deep into the snow and some designs were taken directly from nature.

The Snowshoe Hare, for instance, has oversized feet ideal for moving quickly through deep snow.

Over time and in different regions of the world, the design of snowshoes has changed. Traditional snowshoes have the tennis racquet shape, “Bear paws” are round, and racing shoes are generally more narrow and smaller.

Snowshoes work nicely in deep powdery snow as the lacing allows the snow to sift through the shoe so one’s foot can make an uninterrupted stride. The snowshoe also incorporates a metal crampon on the front of the binding for making easier sideways and backward maneuvers. I found that in soft snow, these teeth sometimes gather large clumps of snow that need to be removed every so often.

My father has several pair of the traditional wooden snowshoes and a few smaller pair made of metal and leather. They sat, unused for years in the rafters of our garage. I was intrigued with how they worked and where they could take me in the deepest of snows.

Other than walking snowshoes around the yard,

my first real snowshoe adventure was to the great Adirondack park in New York State.

Planning for the adventure, I hoisted the old wooden snowshoes from the garage rafters and noticed that the lacing was completely dry-rotted. In a pinch, I went to a local Amish shoe store and asked to buy several yards of rawhide lacing. I then unlaced one shoe and used the other as a lacing example. In the end, I had re-laced three pairs of shoes and was set for the Adirondacks. A friend and I stayed in a tiny motel room across from Indian Lake during their winter fest weekend and admired others getting ready for the snowshoe race in their streamline, smaller, and colorful snowshoes but, I found it much more nostalgic and rustic to break a snow path with my hand-laced wooded shoes.

Instead of participating in the race, we set out for a trailhead that no one had braved. It was amazing to break and navigate the trail by following deer and snowshoe hare prints that had preceded us. The person who actually blazes the trail is said to exert 50 percent more energy than the person following. The snow was approximately two feet deep and the temperature was below zero but, the walking was easy thanks to the snowshoes and the outcome was a beautiful, uninhabited, and pristine mountain lake.

Another memorable snowshoe trip found me at Kiwassa Lake near the former Olympic village of Lake Placid, NY. This time with a group of friends, I wore the smaller metal and leather shoes. It was a warm January day and we started shoeing on the frozen lake in order to access the trailhead. As we attempted to cross a part of the frozen lake to access the trailhead, we found the ice to be soft and cracked in spots. We bravely crossed anyway in single file and reached the other side of the lake only to see that several hundred yards ahead was the lake’s outlet rushing with icy cold water.

After accessing the land, we were approached, warned, and sharply scolded by locals who said it was naïve to cross the lake at the point we did, especially with snowshoes. If the ice had broken and one of us fell into the lake, it would be much harder to get out with the snowshoes on. Embarrassed and thanking the good Lord that we didn’t fall through, we carried on. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! If you’d like to safely attempt snowshoeing, there are outfitters that Tussey mountain Outfitters Canoes. Kayaks. Sales. Rentals. rent them or local places Trips. Instruction. Repairs to buy them. Be sure that THULE CAR RACKS 308 w. linn st rt 150 they are the proper fit, bellefonte, PA 16823 style, and size for the type NEXT to sunnyside paddle park on spring creek of snowshoeing you’d like demo canoes/kayaks any time to do. It’s important to take a paddle down spring or the Bald eagle Creek map out where you’ll be www.tusseymountainoutfitters.com tmo110@netzero.net snowshoeing but, unlike (814) 355-5690 standard hiking, snow-

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VALENTINE CRAFT FAIR Nittany Shop With Heart’s fourth annual Valentine Craft Fair For The HOPE Fund. Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the The Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, 106 School Street, Spring Mills. There will be more than 30 vendors, live entertainment, goody bags, door prizes, animal rescue groups, food, and more.

DINNER & CONCERT The members of Fellowship Bible Church, 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, invite you to a dinner and concert Saturday, February 11 at 5 p.m. A concert featuring Victory Express of Mt. Joy will follow the fellowship meal. All are invited. For more info, call (814) 422-8640. On Sunday, Ron Cornell of Victory Express will speak at the 9:30 a.m. service.

VALENTINE’S SPAGHETTI SUPPER There is a Valentine’s spaghetti supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 11 at the Aaronsburg Civic Club. It’s an annual fundraiser for the East Penns Valley Library with lots of tasty food (for vegetarians and meat-eaters!).

The dinner is volunteer-run with donated goods from local individuals and businesses. Dinner for adults is $10; children five to 12 $5; children under five free.

ROAST TURKEY SUPPER New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Roast Turkey Supper on Saturday February 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cost for children is $4.75; adults $9.50. Eat in or take-out.

Everyone is welcome.

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The 64th Annual Charity Ball benefiting Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Emergency Department is Saturday, February 11, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College. For more information, e-mail foundation@mountnittany.org.

February 12 VALENTINE SPAGHETTI DINNER The St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Group of Centre Hall (301 N. Pennsylvania Ave.) will host a Valentine Spaghetti Dinner February 12. The first seating is from 5 to 6 p.m. and the second seating from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 for eat-in or take-out meals. Call Kim Johnson (814) 364-2828 for reservations.

Proceeds support the Youth Group Gathering/Mission trip to New Orleans, in July.

February 12-14 SINGING VALENTINES Local barbershop quartets can help you celebrate Valentine's Day by delivering love songs February 12 to 14.

Quartets with the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus are available to deliver singing valentines in the Centre region.

The quartets will go to homes or workplaces and sing three love songs for $30. A deluxe package with chocolates and a commemorative photo is $45. For more information, visit www.nittanyknights.org, e-mail bandkd@verizon.net, or call (814) 355-3559.

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Super Bowl XLVI Preview

By Matt Masullo During the 2007 season, the New England Patriots had a chance to be the only team in the history of the NFL to go 19-0 after record breaking seasons from Tom Brady and Randy Moss (single season passing touchdown and single season receiving touchdown leaders respectively). Prior to Super Bowl XLII, word broke that the Patriots organization had gone out and trademarked “19 and 0â€?, thinking they would walk all over an underdog and capture NFL immortality. Eli Manning and the Giants had other plans though, defeating the Patriots in the ďŹ nal minute of the game, 17-14 on an Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress touchdown pass.

This year, the Patriots are riding the high of another winning streak, with their last loss coming to: The New York Giants on November 6th. This year’s Patriots team isn’t overlooking anything though.

With Bill Belichick and Brady focused on winning a fourth Super Bowl ring together, preparation in New England was undoubtedly at an all-time high last week, despite the fact that new Penn State head football coach and current Patriot oensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien, was performing double duty with two teams over the past two weeks. O’Brien was on campus after the Patriots AFC Championship game victory over the Ravens until Wednesday January 25th before heading back to New England to shift his primary focus to the New York Giants.

The Giants ended the season as the league’s hottest team. Using history as a measuring stick, the teams that get hot at the end of the season and through the playos are the teams that tend to win the big one.

Last season, the Green Bay Packers got into the playos as a Wild Card and ripped o four straight wins to capture their fourth Lombardi Trophy. The year prior, the New Orleans Saints were unstoppable for most of the season, and rode their hot hand, namely, Drew Brees to their ďŹ rst Super Bowl victory. The New York Giants last loss came on December 18th to the Washington Redskins. Since then, they have been averaging 25 points per game and their defense has been stingy to say the least, giving up only an average of 13 points per game.

New England Patriots Keys to the game The health of tight end Rob Gronkowski will have been beaten like a dead horse leading up to game time and for good reason. When he got o the Patriots plane to Indianapolis he was seen wearing a walking boot to protect his high ankle sprain. At media day, he was without his boot, but walking with a noticeable limp. He is the biggest matchup nightmare in football right now. He has the size of an oensive lineman and the skill set of a wide receiver. He owns the middle of the ďŹ eld when healthy and provides Brady with a weapon unlike any other

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The Patriots will also need to protect Brady. The Giants strength on defense is their “Nascar package�.

That is when they put four defensive ends across the defensive line and speed rush the quarterback. Brady can shred a defense if he has time, and it will be the Giants top priority to pressure him. Logan Mankins, Matt Light and company will have their hands full slowing down the “fast four�.

Even with the Patriots aptitude to throw the football all over the ďŹ eld, they will need to run the football at some point, unlike the AFC and NFC quads in the Pro Bowl last weekend. That will do a couple of things; if they can run the ball successfully, it will control the clock, it will also slow down the Giants pass rush and in addition to setting up the play-action pass. Don’t put it past O’Brien and Belichick to come out and run the football more than they have all season long to deceive the Giants.

The Hoodie is one of the smartest men in the NFL. Giving him two weeks to prepare for a team that he hasn’t had much success against recently will only fuel his ďŹ re to win a fourth ring. This will be his ďŹ fth appearance in the big game with Brady.

Winning a fourth Lombardi Trophy will cement his place in NFL history and as a historian of the game, that will drive Belichick as well.

New York Giants Keys to the game For the New York Giants to win the Super Bowl, they will need to go score for score with the high octane Patriots oense. Eli has proven that he can carry a team oensively and the Giants oense has opened up much more since their last encounter in the Super Bowl. Against the Patriots Swiss cheese defense, going score for score shouldn’t be a problem.

The Patriots oense scores at will, but the Giants defense has been playing much better as of late. If they can hold the Patriots to fewer than 30 points (which on paper sounds very attainable), they have enough ďŹ repower on oense to match or surpass that number. The back end of the Giants defense doesn’t get the credit that they deserve with all of the focus on the Giants defensive line. Antrel Rolle and Kenny Phillips are one of the better safety combinations in football. Corey Webster and Aaron Ross are both serviceable corners, but trying to cover the shifty Wes Welker or Gronk and Aaron Hernandez when they split out wide will be a tall task.

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With the line on the game as the Patriots being favored by 3.5 points, meaning the Patriots are favored to win by three and a half points, a ďŹ eld goal could be the dierence in the game. Just look at the Patriots three Super Bowl wins; two came by way of a last second ďŹ eld goal, and their last Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles decided by four points (2420). If Tynes can force Brady and company into a long ďŹ eld consistently with his kickos and if Weatherford can pin the Patriots deep, life on the Giants defense may be easier than if they are to give the Pats the ball near midďŹ eld for every possession.

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Masullo – The Patriots rarely miss opportunities in big games. Their hiccup in 2008 is the lone exception that comes to mind. I can’t see the Hoodie letting his team come into this game ill-prepared. I think the Giants have enough ďŹ repower on oense to compete with the Pats all game long, but in the end, I think Tom Brady will be too much. He already made a promise to his owner that he would play better in this game than in the AFC championship game when he threw for only 239 yards. I look for a big game from Brady, despite having a nicked up Gronk. Gronk Nation will be healthy enough to go and probably catch two touchdowns followed by two monster spikes. I’ll take the Patriots by a score, 35-28.

Barnhart - Unlike my younger and more athletic cohort, I am picking the Redskins. Oh sorry, this is the real Super Bowl, played for real this Sunday by real players and NOT the ones that my son and I have created on the Playstation 3. Well then, I guess I will have to stick with my heart and go with the Nittany Lion connection. Coach O’Brien (Patriots OC) could come to Happy Valley with a Super Bowl ring and I believe that his Patriots will avenge what is somehow not being called a “revenge game� after the Giants ended the Patriots quest for perfection with a loss in Super Bowl XLII. Brady and Belichick make a formidable pair and like a set of Honey Badgers, I see them taking what they want in this game. By the way, Madonna as the halftime show?

Thank you, NFL for providing so many of us ample time to get rid of the ďŹ rst half food we consumed as well as time to reload for the second half. I will take the Patriots in a game that should be close until the very end. Next year, it’s the Redskins and Dolphins, I just know it.

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Mounties nip Penns Valley Mt. Top Area Little League in closing seconds Registration

By Les Barnhart The Bellefonte Red Raiders had three players reach double-digit scoring but it wasn’t enough as the Central Dragons completed a comeback on them with the winning basket falling in the closing seconds of the game. In the 56-55 loss, Bellefonte held leads at the end of the first three quarters but saw that lead slip away when Ian Ebersole hit the game winner.

The three Red Raiders (6-11) reaching double-digits in scoring were Jason Jarvis with 12 points to lead the team followed by both Andy Stover and John Kowalchuk who each tallied 11 points in the loss.

By Les Barnhart PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA – The Penns Valley Rams fell 35-34 in the waning seconds on the road at Philipsburg-Osceola. The Rams held a three point lead over the Mounties before a Cole Curtis basket cut their lead to just one at 34-33. A missed free throw by Sam Snyder with less than seven ticks left on the clock was rebounded by Curtis who then passed it off to Robbie Smith. Smith would be fouled with less than two seconds and then proceed to sink both ends of a one-and-one situation to give the Mounties the narrow victory.

Austin Auman had 13 points for the Rams as their record slipped below .500 (6-7) with the loss. Snyder added 9 points for the visiting Rams.

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Little Lions roll over Pleasant Valley

By Les Barnhart STATE COLLEGE - The Little Lions basketball team posted an easy win last Friday evening over visiting Pleasant Valley, 65-38. The duo of Cody Cooper and Bryan Sekunda led State College with 17 and 14 points respectively. With the win, the Little Lions improved to 10-3.

By Les Barnhart BELLEFONTE - The Lady Raiders’ basketball team shook off the loss to neighbor Bald Eagle Area by edging out visiting Belleville Mennonite, 38-31, last Thursday night. Ally Steen led the offense for Bellefonte as the freshman poured in 15 points to help the Lady Raiders improve to 4-11 on the season.

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What Your Neighbors are Saying I pick up a free copy of Gazette every now & then at my P.O. But this edition (1/27-2/2) is the best ever! The tributes to JoePA were amazing and far better than anything in CDT or online. What I most enjoyed was an article "Should You Join Facebook"!!

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Lady Eagles defeat rivals in Coaches versus Cancer game

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By Les Barnhart WINGATE - Bald Eagle Area hosted their annual Coaches versus Cancer game last Tuesday night with girls’ basketball serving as the backdrop. The Lady Raiders made the short trip from Bellefonte to Wingate for the rivalry game. The Lady Eagles, on a path to the postseason, dominated the game and posted a 52-34 victory in a game that saw Bellefonte dig themselves a hole early as their oense struggled in the ďŹ rst half.

The Lady Eagles defense was stiing as they allowed just four points in the ďŹ rst quarter while taking an 18-4 lead into second quarter. It would not get much better for Bellefonte (3-12) in the second quarter as they managed just six points in the quarter as the Lady Eagles extended their lead to 30-10 at halftime.

Mary Pillot led the Lady Eagles with 11 points including knocking down another three-pointer.

Marissa Ward also had 11 points while Abby Getting netted 8 points for Bald Eagle Area as they improved to 11-3 with the win.

Bellefonte made a run in the third quarter after ďŹ nding some rhythm with their oense as they closed the score to 36-23 but the early deďŹ cit provided to be too much to overcome despite getting 11 points from Cassandra Book. The Lady Eagles

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Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

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

Please feel free to contact me at my email address: sports@centrecountygazette.com regarding your sports story as well as a phone number where you can be reached if needed. You can also post your ideas for a story or a recap of your game on the Centre County Sports page on Facebook.

In order to make the Centre County Gazette the paper of the people, I need you, the people to provide the best sports coverage around.

Good luck to all you in your respective sports.

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Lady Eagles recover from slow start to drop Central Mountain

By Les Barnhart WINGATE - The Lady Eagles shook o a slow ďŹ rst half and then caught ďŹ re in the second half to declaw the visiting Lady Wildcats of Central Mountain, 5237. A trio of Lady Eagles went for double-digit scoring with Marissa Ward lead the attack with 14 points. Lexi JoseďŹ k and Kaitlyn Miller each added 13 points for Bald Eagle Area. The Lady Eagles improved to 12-3 with the win.

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Eagles survive Bellefonte comeback bid to win on the road

By Les Barnhart BELLEFONTE - A night after the girls for the respective teams met in Wingate, the boys’ teams from Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte took the court last Wednesday night in Bellefonte’s annual Coaches versus Cancer game. The host Red Raiders jumped out to an early lead but Bald Eagle Area came back to build a sizable lead only to see Bellefonte storm back late before falling short to the Eagles, 63-53.

Bellefonte had taken an early lead before the Eagles, led by a game-high 18 points from Je Koleno, pushed past the Red Raiders and built a 13-point third quarter lead before Bellefonte found their offense. The Red Raiders (6-10) made a late surge behind John Kowalchuk and Jason Jarvis as they closed to within three points late in the fourth quarter.

Kowalchuk pumped in 16 points with Jarvis added 9 more.

Oensively, the Eagles (10-6) fed the ball inside to Dennis Fisher while Koleno did his damage from

outside as he drilled four three-pointers en route to his big game. Fisher ended the game with 14 points as the Eagles leaned on the duo late in game and they did not disappoint as they along with their teammates turned away the Red Raiders late rally to pick up an always tough road win against their rivals.

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Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte met for their Coaches v. Cancer game.

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Haters need hugs too

By Matt Masullo The NFL Pro Bowl recently got moved from the week after the Super Bowl until the week prior to the games largest spectacle. With the game being played after the Super Bowl, the league noticed a steady decline in ratings on a yearly basis. For the past couple of years, the Pro Bowl has been more or less a joke in the view of most NFL fans. This year’s game turned into a ag football game, essentially; with the teams combining to run the football a combined 40 times. Conversely, there were 98 passing attempts. Diehard NFL fans who tuned in to see their favorite running backs run the football were severely disappointed as Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall stole the show, catching six passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns.

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The suits in New York at the NFL Headquarters know what sells and that is high scoring games.

Quarterbacks are protected like they have never been in the past. If a defender looks cross-eyed at the quarterback, a ag gets thrown. Receivers aren’t allowed to get touched or a ag gets thrown, that is why you see players like Wes Welker, Victor Cruz and Antonio Brown showing little to no fear in going across the middle. In years past, the term “alligator armsâ€? was commonly used when talking

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

National Signing Day comes and goes without flare

By Matt Masullo On Wednesday, February 1, fax machines (yes, the year is 2012 and they still use fax machines) were firing on all cylinders around the country, as hundreds of thousands of high school seniors faxed their letters of intent to the colleges that they plan on spending the next four years at playing college football. Schools such as Alabama, Ohio State and LSU are littered with four and five star recruits according to scouts.com, rivals.com and 247sports.com. For a university in transition, Penn State did not have the fanfare that other universities had.

With a child sex abuse scandal shocking Penn State and the entire country, it caught the eye of several top prospects that had seemingly been a lock to wear the blue jerseys, white helmets and black Nike’s next fall. At the top of that list is Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, PA) defensive end Noah Spence, a fivestar recruit. The top rated defensive end in this class considered Penn State as one of his favorites, but that was before the firing of late head football coach, Joe Paterno. Spence then opted to commit to Ohio State and newly hired head coach, Urban Meyer. Also joining Spence at Ohio State will be fellow defensive tackle Tommy Shutt, who was a top Penn State recruit, linebacker Cam Williams and his high school teammate Armani Reeves and offensive lineman Joey

O’Conner to name a few, all of whom were Penn State targets.

Also deciding to change their commitment from Penn State to another university were Pennsylvania prospects J.J. Denman – offensive lineman (Rutgers), J.P. Holtz –tight end (Pittsburgh) and Skyler Morningweg –quarterback (Florida). Needless to say, the scandal, changes in the coaching staff and administration clearly affected Penn State’s class.

Though they will not be considered a top class, there are a handful of players who can come in and contribute as early as their freshman or perhaps sophomore years. Eugene Lewis from Wyoming Valley West high school in Plymouth, PA is the headliner in this class. A quarterback in high school, Lewis is projected as a receiver for the Nittany Lions.

In Coach Bill O’Brien’s offense, the receiver position will be highlighted, so Lewis can expect to play a role at some point early in his collegiate career. Akeel Lynch, a three-star running back from Athol Springs, NY is another prospect who could contribute early. Silas Redd is the unquestioned starting running back heading into next season, but the depth chart behind him is thin at best. Defensive tackle Jamil Pollard of Westville, NJ would be the other prospect that could lend a helping hand early in his career.

Lady Little Lions fall to Altoona as late lead slips away

By Les Barnhart ALTOONA - The Lady Little Lions lost to rival Altoona on the road last Wednesday night by the score of 54-48. State College had trailed by two at the break, 24-22, but forged ahead with a 16 point outburst in the third quarter.

They held a 38-33 lead heading into the fourth quarter but the Lady Mountain Lions caught fire offensively and posted a game-high 18 points in the closing frame to pick up the win.

State College slipped to 8-6 on the season and was led in scoring with 12 points by Jenna Altomare. Taylor Allison provided the Lady Little Lions a long range threat with three triples from outside the arc on her way to finishing with 11 points.

State College hammers Hollidaysburg on the mat

For those concerned with how many stars a player receives and where Penn State ranks nationally, thinks back to the early 2000’s. Tony Hunt was a solid player for the Nittany Lions and he was only a three-star recruit. He is currently second on the school’s all-time leading rusher list. Not bad for a three-star guy. Also in the class of 2003 was Paul Posluzny, arguably one of the school’s best linebackers of all-time, and he was a four-star recruit. In the 2004 class was a receiver by the name of Jordan Norwood. He had zero stars next to his name on signing day and he was only a part of one of the best trio of receivers in Penn State’s long history. Also part of that trio was a player named Deon Butler, who did not even get recruited. He walked on as a defensive back and made his mark as a wide receiver. Conversely, there were also four and five-star players who never panned out at Penn State (offensive lineman Antonio Logan-El, receiver Chris Bell and quarterback Kevin Newsome).

The amount of stars next to your name, or where your school ranks in early February has meaning to several people across the country. Games are won between the white lines, not on recruiting websites.

The last time that I checked, the National Championship gets decided in early January, not early February.

Super Bowl party is at Cameron White’s house!!

Cameron White may or may not like either team playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday but he will have a new 46” Sony Bravia HDTV to watch the big game. As the winner of the Centre County Gazette’s Pigskin Pick’Em Contest, White was awarded the television as well as a Sony BluRay/DVD player courtesy of Paul and Tony’s Stereo and The Centre County Gazette.

White outlasted the field which included his mom, Daryl Rightnour, whom he faced off against in the finals. In the finals, the contestants, both of whom reside in Pleasant Gap, corrected picked New England to defeat Baltimore in the AFC Championship game and then went in opposite directions in the NFC Championship. In the latter game, the second of the two games played, White selected the New York Giants while his mom went with the San Francisco 49ers.

When the Giants booted the game winning in overtime, plans to host a Super Bowl party at the White residence went into full swing.

Congratulations to both Cameron and Daryl for making the finals and to all the weekly winners this past season. Special thanks to all of you who participated in the contest as well as to our weekly sponsors, Pizza Mia and Damon’s.

By Les Barnhart STATE COLLEGE - The Little Lions found themselves down early in their dual meet with visiting Hollidaysburg last Thursday but roared back to hang a lopsided 43-18 loss on the Golden Tigers.

Hollidaysburg had taken a 6-0 lead with a fall in the opening bout at 182lbs but Jack Haffner’s 3-0 decision at 195 cut the lead to 6-3. With no bout at 220, the Tigers extended their lead to 12-3 with a forfeit at 285lbs.

Starting at the 106lb bout, the Little Lions went on a tear by winning six straight bouts to effectively put the dual meet away. Mike Kauffman picked up a 1-0 decision to get it started and was followed by a second period fall by Dan Sills at 113. After another no bout at 120lbs, Derek Horner posted a 13-1 major decision and then two consecutive forfeits to JB Holden and Jake Haun at 132 and 138lbs.

Jake Owens picked up additional bonus points at 145 lbs with a 13-4 major decision before the Tigers posted their last win with a fall at 152.

State College closed out the meet with a forfeit being awarded to John Ashcroft at 160 and a 17-2 technical fall by Rico Martinez at 170lbs.

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Pictured are Paul Newfeld of Paul & Tony's Stereo with Cameron White and Arnie Stott (Publisher of the Centre County Gazette).

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

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

,IVE

2/3/12 – 2/9/12

American Ale House – Toftrees/State College 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/8 2/9

Tommy Wareham, 6pm-8pm & 9pm-Midnight Tommy Wareham, 8pm Ted and Molly, 8pm Tommy Wareham, 7:30pm Scott Mangene, 8pm-Midnight

The Autoport 2/3

The Sizzle Sticks, 9pm-Midnight

The Brewery – Downtown State College 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/7 2/9

Brew Devils, 10pm Lowjack, 10:30pm Karaoke, 9:30pm Ken Volz, 10:30pm Emily’s Toybox, 10pm

Café 210 West – Downtown State College 2/3 2/4

JR Mangan, 6pm TBA, 10:30pm TBA, 10:30pm

The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College 2/3 2/4

AKA Total Whiteout, 10pm Saturday Groove, 10pm

The Deli – Downtown State College 2/8

Jazz Brunch, 11:30am- 1:30pm

Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim 2/4 2/9

Hoots & Hellmouth, 8pm Pub Hang, 7:30pm

Gman- Downtown State College 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/7 2/8 2/9

DJ Boner, 10pm- 2am DJ Cup Cake, 10pm-2am DJ Bobby V, 10pm-2am DJ Boner, 10pm-2am Team Trivia, 9pm-11pm Karaoke, 11pm-2am DJ Cup Cake, 10pm-2am

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 2/8 2/9

Bisquit Jam JT Blues

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College 2/3 2/4 2/8 2/9

DJ Fuego, 10pm DJ Cashous Greg and Steve Acoustic DJ Remedy

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate 2/6

Parlor Pickers

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College 2/3

2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9

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

Pizza Mia – Bellefonte 2/3

Karaoke with Ken Yeaney, 6:30pm-9pm

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 2/3 2/4 2/9

Mr. Hand, 10:30pm Dave Joyce and The Long Barrels, 10:30pm Team Trivia, 7pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap 2/3 2/9

Bisquit Jam, 9pm-11pm Irish Jam, 7pm-10pm

The Saloon – Downtown State College 2/5 2/6

Atomic Supersonic, 10:30pm Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30pm

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College 2/3

2/4 2/7 2/8 2/9

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Wee ek kl ly ly Ent nt tert rta tainm nm ment Penns Valley Hosts PMEA District Chorus Festival Article & photos by Sam Stitzer Penns Valley High School hosted the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District Four Chorus Festival January 26 to 28. There were 169 students representing 25 schools combining their voices in public concerts on Friday, January 27, and again on Saturday, January 28. PMEA District four is composed of Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties.

Guest conductor was Dr. Lynn Drafall from Penn State University. Dr. Drafall teaches courses in graduate and undergraduate choral conducting and literature, and conducts the Penn State Concert Choir as well as the Oriana Singers. She is an active festival conductor and adjudicator, and has worked with festival choirs throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic States. She has conducted high school choirs in Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Two days of intense rehearsals preceded the concerts. I visited the Friday afternoon session as Dr. Drafall was putting the finishing touches on the choir’s performance. She was working with the boys (tenors and basses) on the Beatles classic When I’m Sixty-Four.

The boys memorized the music for this number, so their hands were free for doing motions. Dr. Drafall told them to “move and enjoy yourselves” and to “ham it up and look at each other.” The boys took her advice, bringing laughter and applause from the girls who were watching. The Friday night concert brought the same response from its audience.

I wanted to flag Dr. Drafall down for an interview, but she was quite busy that afternoon. However, just watching her interacting with the chorus members gave me the answers to all my questions. She was obviously having a great time directing the chorus. She enjoyed working with the singers and they responded in kind admiration and respect for Dr. Drafall.

The concert consisted of nine selections, following

the theme, Music of the Americas. The opening number was Salmo 150, by Brazilian composer Ernani Aguiar. The next song, Agneau de Dieu (Lamb of God) was written by French Canadian composer Rupert Lang. Alleuia (from Songs of Faith) by Paul Basler featured very well performed French horn accompaniment by Anna Gilpatrick of State College.

Two of the concert selections deviated from the Music of the Americas theme: Five Hebrew Love Songs

by Eric Whitacre featured haunting and beautiful minor mode melodies typical of the Hebrew music genre, and the Beatles’ When I’m Sixty-Four was written

by Britain’s Paul McCartney.

Jamaican Marketplace added a calypso style to the repertoire, and the final number, John the Revelator, featured rhythmic, syncopated clapping and lyrics like “writin’ the book of seven seals.” At its end, it builds to a frantic pace, mimicking the galloping horsemen of the Apocalypse in its book of Revelation theme.

The concert was performed beautifully by the cream of the crop of singers from 25 high schools. I had to keep reminding myself that these were high school kids, not professional musicians. The quality of their performance was at the level of a college or professional chorus. The singers had a great time, and they provided their audience with a concert which they will remember forever. Congratulations to all the participating singers, their director Dr. Drafall, host director, Phil Stattel, and the citizens of Penns Valley who opened their homes to provide housing for the visiting chorus members, for making this chorus festival an enjoyable and memorable event.

Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9pm-11pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College 2/3

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

Compiled by Abigail Miller

Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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

BEA Middle School Presents One-Act Play Friday & Saturday The 2012 middle school drama club winter play, Humpty-Dumpty is Missing (or the Mysterious Case of the Fallen Egg), will be presented at the Bald Eagle Area Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

This one-act play by Joseph Robinette follows private eye Sammy Scoop (Matthew Blaylock) and his assistant, Alice from Dallas (Chelcie Goss) as they try to figure out who pushed Humpty-Dumpty off the wall.

In addition to the Middle School performers, there are also many High School interns involved in this production as student directors, managers, producers, chairs, and designers. The play is directed by Lindsey Allison; Eric Brinser is the technical director. Tickets will be available at the door: adults $5; students $3.

Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Dr. Drafall directed the choir in the opening number, Salmo 150.

Anna Gilpatrick played French horn accompaniment for Alleuia.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Artistic Horizon Nurtures Creativity for All Ages & Abilities

By Karen Dabney STATE COLLEGE – Imagine an art school where everyone's creativity is celebrated, and everyone is welcome, regardless of ability or disability.

"We want to nurture the individual to achieve the potential of their creativity," said Michele Rivera, coordinator of Artistic Horizon. "Don't get caught up in the final product. It's how you grow as an artist."

This month, Artistic Horizon will celebrate their 12th anniversary of serving aspiring artists in Centre County. With a vision of non-discrimination and a desire to encourage the inner artist in everyone, the school attracts people of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities and special needs.

The school was co-founded by art teacher Rivera and theater arts teacher Teri Rosenbaum. Most of the classes are held at the school, 2017 Cato Avenue, Building C, in Cato Park, State College. The cooking workshops for teens and adults with disabilities meet at the State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College.

Artistic Horizons is best known for their work with the special-needs population. They offer contract "Exploring the Arts" classes at Skills that incorporate a mixture of fine arts, music, and theater arts for Skills clients. At the Cato Park school, the classes for teens and adults with disabilities are open to everyone, and include Karaoke singing, theatre arts, collage, arts and crafts, traditional wedding dancing, fine arts, and "Exploring the Arts" classes.

When asked about the benefits of arts classes for special needs individuals, Rivera said that in daily life, the disabled often have everything decided for them. The art classes may be the only place where they have choices. They can choose their own colors and ways of constructing the art while practicing dexterity. The classes offer opportunities for socialization and making friendships.

"As people with disabilities get older and get worse, they battle depression," Rivera said. "This gives them something to look forward to, and gets them excited."

She described how the classes helped a man with Downs syndrome and early Alzheimer disease remain mentally focused, and how becoming a Tuesday night teaching assistant gave a new sense of purpose to artist Brian Delvecchio after a disabling stroke.

Artistic Horizon mainstreams some special needs children into the classes for non-disabled preschoolers and school-age children. "It encourages the disabled

person and inspires the mainstream person, too, as long as they don't disrupt the class," said Rivera.

For kindergarten through sixth-grade students, art classes cover a variety of topics: mixed media, maskmaking, constructing books, and designing puppets.

During the theater classes, the children plan and create all aspects of the production, including the story, casting, sets, and costumes.

The art classes for preschool children teach the children fundamental art skills and stimulate their curiosity.

Rivera said the week-long summer camps for kids are popular. Two of the art camps are designed for school-age children with special needs.

For mainstream adults, Artistic Horizon offers open studio sessions and short art workshops – such as watercolor painting, figure sculpting, and mask decoration.

Artistic Horizon offers opportunities for qualified volunteers to obtain experience working with disabled individuals as teaching assistants. After a successful fall project, several Penn State Biobehavioral students will return to assist the spring classes.

Artistic Horizon has had some success with small grant applications, but has been limited by a lack of available staff time. Rivera seeks volunteers interested in writing grant proposals.

She said one of their goals was to keep the classes affordable, especially the kids’ camps. They welcome donations, including arts and crafts materials. Scraps of fabric, paper, and yarn can be put to good use.

Rivera said, "My favorite student is the one that

(photo by Michele Rivera)

Dan Lehman working with PSU Bio Behavior student to mix dumpling batter for a cooking class.

says, ‘I want to do it but I'm not an artist.’ You just need to jump in and do it. There's no right way.

You've got to let go of that."

For information, call (814) 234-3441 or visit artistic-horizon.org.

See our Facebook page for all of the photos from Artistic Horizons.

(photo by Michele Rivera)

Patricia Tingue's watercolor painting of sunflowers for a mainstream adult watercolor workshop.

(photo by Michele Rivera)

Edward "Chip" Glad's paper relief sculpture of a tree, in the Tuesday Art Group.

Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 3

(photo by Michele Rivera)

Ronald Johnson's acrylic painting of a woman's head on a pizza box for the Tuesday Night group.

(photo by Michele Rivera)

The Tuesday Art Group for special needs students meets on Tuesday nights.

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TUES., FEB. 7 10:00-4:00

RED CROSS DONOR CTR., 135 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE * *Giant Fresh Baked Cookies in the Canteen.

TUES., FEB. 7 1:00-7:00

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL, 850 STRATFORD DR., STATE COLLEGE

TUES., FEB. 7 12:30-6:30

BALD EAGLE VALLEY COMMUNITY UMC, 111 RUNVILLE RD., WINGATE

TUES., FEB. 7 1:00-7:00

PSU/ NORTH HALLS, 105 WARNOCK COMMONS, SHORTLIDGE RD.**THON DRIVE

TUES., FEB. 7 10:00-4:00

PSU/ REC HALL MEZZANINE, NORTH ATHERTON ST. **THON DRIVE

WED., FEB. 8 1:00-7:00

HOWARD FIRE HALL, 14 WALNUT ST., HOWARD

WED., FEB. 8 10:00-4:00

PSU/ PASQUERILLA SPIRITUAL CENTER, CURTIN RD. **THON DRIVE

THURS., FEB. 9 1:00-7:00

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB, 424 W. PINE GROVE RD., PINE GROVE MILLS

THURS., FEB. 9 10:00-4:00

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012 WWW.CENTRECOUNTYGAZETTE.COM

This Week’s

CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile

CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE — Fully accessible library on wheels! Check out our website for locations and winter hours. The Bookmobile travels to many communities reaching thousands of visitors each month.

Look for it in your community.

Hall’s Market, Snow Shoe – Story time, songs and fun!

February 7 & 21 from 11 a.m. to noon Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 355-1516 for more information: Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical Museum Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP—Join others who love to read and discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the particular book. Check out our website for title.

Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES—Educational and fun crafts for kids 5 and over.

Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY CRAFT—Victorian Valentine Card Making – Choose from our ample supplies to create a special card for someone you love.

Saturday, February 11, 1 to 3 p.m.

FAMILY STORYTIME—Share stories, songs and rhymes with Miss Katie!

Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m.

HOOKS AND NEEDLES—Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

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

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under 5 years old with an adult.

Monday & Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.

BOOK BABY STORYTIMES—Stories for the “littlest ears” 0 to two years old with an adult.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

USED BOOK SALE—Visit during regular operating hours for used books, video and music.

Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25 LEGO COLLECTING—Donate your gently used Lego blocks and figures, for a new program for K – 5, starting in the spring.

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

HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Discover history, indoors… on a cold winter’s day. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. AND third Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE—For children aged three and under and a favorite adult. Join us for a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult. Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of both pre-reading and social skills. The program runs about 30 minutes. Stay after for fun with friends and educational playthings. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

February 7, 14, 21 & 28 STORY-TIME PROGRAMS—For preschool-aged children with their adults. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts or directions not suitable for children under three. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

February 8 & 9: Valentine’s Day ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS—Activities for children in grades Kindergarten through six. There may be small parts or difficult instructions involved. Thursdays at 6 p.m.

February 9: Valentine’s Day Craft February 16: Birdfeeder’s Month Craft ADULT PROGRAMS February 13, 6 p.m. Adult Reader’s Circle – Come in and discuss what you are currently reading. A great place to get ideas of what you might enjoy reading next!

February 13, 6:30 p.m. Heart Healthy Cooking – Learn how to make simple changes in your kitchen to improve the health of your heart!

TABLET TECH—Get a new Kindle or IPad? Tablets are all the rage! Tips on purchasing, hands-on demos, and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your new device!

Monday, February 13, noon to 1 p.m.

DROP-IN GADGET CRASH COURSE—Have a question? One-on-one help with your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets!

Monday, February 13, 1 to 2 p.m.

LEGO COLLECTING—Donate your gently used Lego blocks and figures, for a new program for K – 5, starting in the Spring.

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

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call (814) 349-5328 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education ADULT BOOK CLUB—Come together with others who have read and want to discuss The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs Tuesday, February 14 at 12:30 p.m.

NEEDLES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY – Bring any portable needles project you are working on and share ideas and tips with others.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

TABLET TECH—Get a new Kindle or IPad? Tablets are all the rage! Tips on purchasing, hands-on demos and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your new device!

Tuesday, February 7, noon to 1 p.m.

DROP IN GADGET CRASH COURSE—H ave a question? One-on-one help with your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets!

Tuesday, February 7, 1 to 2 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL DROP IN CRAFT—Meet us for crafts and/or science experiments!

Cool fun for everyone.

Mondays in February, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

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

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

February 9 & 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

TABLET TECH—Get a new Kindle or IPad? Tablets are all the rage! Tips on purchasing, hands-on demos and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your new device!

Thursday, February 9 from noon to 1 p.m.

DROP IN GADGET CRASH COURSE—Have a question? One-on-one help with your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets!

Thursday, February 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m.

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

Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

LEGO COLLECTING—Donate your gently used Lego blocks and figures, for a new program for K – 5, starting in the Spring.

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

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

Bald Eagle Area Middle School The Bald Eagle Area Middle School Drama Club will present Humpty Dumpty is Missing on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., with tickets available at the door. Adults $5; students and children $3.The public is welcome!

Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Chamber Ensemble concert February 4 at 7:30 p.m.

February 5 at 1 p.m. – free Schwab Auditorium Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, China's first large-scale modern ensemble of traditional instruments, has performed throughout China and in more than 30 countries. The orchestra, led by Artistic Director Wang Fujian, brings its 20-piece chamber ensemble to Penn State's Schwab Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4 performing a program from its Elegant Music Series. The orchestra will perform in a free family concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, at Schwab.

Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Special appearance February 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Young Scholars Charter School They will also make a special appearance at Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School on February 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited, however, space is limited so make a reservation.

Call (814) 237-9727 or e-mail Murawski@yscp.org. The school is at 1530 Westerly Parkway, State College. More info at www.YSCP.org. This event is sponsored by the PSU Center for Performing Arts.

District 4 Jazz Festivals - free Concerts February 17 & 18 Bellefonte High School Bellefonte High School is hosting the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) District 4 Jazz Festival February 16 to 18. Fifty students from 15 school districts in central PA (Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, and State College have students involved this year) will come together to rehearse, learn about jazz, and give an afternoon concert performance on Saturday, February 18. Guest conductors are Dan Yoder from Penn State and Dr. Eddie Severn from Lock Haven University. There will also be a free concert on Friday, Feburary 17 at 7 p.m. by Zeropoint, a local jazz band.

Compiled by Sandie Biddle

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Arts, Crafts & Sales

February 4 – Trash to Treasure Winter Sale The Student United Way is sponsoring the winter Trash to Treasure sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in 108 Fisher Hall (East Halls) on the University Park campus of Penn State. The sale is open to the public. Admission is free. Parking is available in the East Parking Deck on Bigler Road. There will be a large variety of items, such as clothing, furniture, and electronics. Proceeds donated to Centre County United Way partner agencies.

February 4 – Free Book Fair and Costless Closet The St Mark's Lutheran Church of Snydertown is holding a Free Book Fair and Costless Closet February 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free books, media, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, and gently used clean clothes. Bring an item for local food banks. Lunch and baked goods available all day for nominal charge. St Mark's Church is on Snydertown Road off of Route 64 between Hublersburg and Lamar. For info, (814) 383-4882 February 25 – Indoor Yard Sale You’re invited to Mother Hubbard's Indoor Yard Sale at New Hope Lutheran Church (119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills) Saturday February 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a soup, sandwich, and bake sale. Food is available, eat in or take out. Want to participate?

Table cost is $5. Contact Jeanne at (814) 364-1245. All proceeds support the food pantry!

Dining & Take Out

February 11 – Dinner & Concert Members of the Fellowship Bible Church, 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, invite you to a dinner/concert Saturday, February 11 at 5 p.m. A concert featuring Victory Express of Mt. Joy will follow the fellowship meal. All are invited. For more info, call (814) 422-8640. On Sunday, Ron Cornell of Victory Express will speak at the 9:30 a.m. service.

February 11 – Valentine’s Spaghetti Supper There is a Valentine’s spaghetti supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 11 at the Aaronsburg Civic Club. It’s an annual fundraiser for the East Penns Valley Library with lots of tasty food (for vegetarians and meat-eaters!). Volunteer-run with donated goods from local individuals and businesses. Adults $10; children five to 12 $5; children under five free.

February 11 – Roast Turkey Supper New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Roast Turkey Supper on Saturday February 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Children $4.75, adults $9.50. Eat in or take-out.

Everyone is welcome.

February 27 – Ham & Chicken Pot Pie There will be a dinner to benefit the Bald Eagle Valley Community UM church on February 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Homemade Ham and Chicken Pot Pie, Soup & Bread Dinner, includes homemade breads and dessert, salad and beverage. $8 adults, $6 students, $3 children. The church is behind Sheetz in Wingate, next to elementary the school.

Education & Life Matters

February 7 & March 6 – Free Business Start-up Seminar The Penn State Small Business Development Center presents “The First Step of Starting a Small Business” on February 7 and again March 6 from 9 a.m. too noon at 200 Tech Center, Room 221, University Park. For more info, visit www.sbdc.psu.edu/calendar.htm.

Register and pay for all Penn State SBDC seminars on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminarregistration.asp or call (814) 863-4293 or (717) 247-1280.

February 8 – South Hills Career & Open House All are invited to Career Day and Open House at South Hills School of Business & Technology from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, February 8 at any of four locations: State College, Philipsburg, Altoona, and Lewistown. Meet instructors, explore career options, and talk with current South Hills’ students. Information on financial aid will be available and lunch will be served. Register online at www.southhills.edu or call 888-282-7427.

February 16 – Family Medicine Seminar There will be free a Family Medicine Seminar, “Invisible Wounds of War: Meeting the Psychological Health Needs for Returning Warriors” Thursday, February 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Mount Nittany Medical Center. To register or for info, contact Jessica Bird jbird@mountnittany.org or (814) 234-6738.

February 22 & 23 – Housing & Land Development Conference The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center at Penn State presents the annual PA Housing & Land Development Conference February 22 and 23 at University Park. There are training sessions and daily topics for builders, developers, planners, code officials, remodelers, and others in the industry. Visit www.engr.psu.edu/phrc for information and registration.

February 23 or February 28 – Retirement Planning Course Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology presents Retirement Planning Today, an educational planning course for ages 50 to 70, two sessions, starting February 23 or February 28. Learn 11 strategies to save on taxes, info on planning for income, estate, expenses, retirement plan distribution, and more. Tuition is $49, with one spouse or guest at no additional charge. Call (814) 359-2793 to register or for info.

Fundraisers & Social Events

February 11 – Charity Ball The 64th Annual Charity Ball benefiting Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Emergency Department is Saturday, February 11, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College. For more information, e-mail foundation@mountnittany.org.

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Kids’ Stuff

February 4 – Countdown to Kindergarten Families with three- to five-year-olds are invited to Countdown to Kindergarten February 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nittany Mall - JC Penney Court. Displays and information from: school districts, private kindergartens, and support agencies. The event features 10 fun activity stations for kids plus a free goodie bag for all children entering Kindergarten “Smart Start - Centre County.” Visit www.smartstartcc.org or call (814) 238-0331.

February 4 – Preschool & K Open House There’s an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. February 4 at Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten, 205 S. Garner Street in downtown State College. Visit www.glcpa.org or call 238-8110 for details.

February 6 – Preschool & K Registration Registrations for 2012-13 are being accepted at Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten starting 8:30 a.m. February 6 in the Fireside Room of Grace Lutheran Church. Two-, three-, and five-day morning and afternoon programs are available. Call (814) 238-8110 for registration details or visit www.glcpa.org.

February 11 – Art Classes Penn State’s Art Education program offers Saturday art classes for students ages four to 18.

Register for the eight-week session – Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. from February 11 to April 21 (no classes March 3 and 10). Taught by advanced art education students, in collaboration with art education faculty and graduate teaching assistants, classes are held in Patterson Building and the Arts Cottage. Activities are tailored to age groups. Registration is $65. For info or registration, call (814) 863-5349.

March 1 – Nature Program for Small Children Bring your youngster to Bald Eagle State Park for an interactive program designed for children aged three to five. Each month a new topic will be explored via basic crafts, stories, short walks, and nature games – inside or outside. Dress for the weather! The year-long series will be on the first Thursday of each month (except May) through December. Each will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required each month by calling the Park Office (814) 625-2775. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

Competitions for Charity

February 12 – Vera Bingo for Vets Memorial Play Vero Bradley Bingo for a good cause February 12, with Bingo at 3 p.m.; doors open at 2 p.m. at the Snow Shoe Ambulance Building. Proceeds go to the restoration and repairs of the Snow Shoe Veterans’ Memorial Plaque. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For tickets call or text 571-3754, 571-3446, or 880-1645.

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Death Notices and Obituaries

Wilbur J. Decker April 2, 1931-January 26, 2012 Wilbur J. Decker, 80, of Woodward, formerly of Pleasant Gap, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home.

Born in Pleasant Gap on April 2, 1931, he was a son of the late Harvey and Bessie (Krise) Decker. He married the former Margaret Viendorfer, who preceeded him in death on December 9, 2004.

He attended school in Pleasant Gap and had worked at National Gypsum, Domtar and Constone. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Occupation Medal (Germany) for his service.

Wilbur was a member of the Potters Mills VFW, Milesburg Legion, and the Pleasant Gap Ambulance Club.

He is survived by his three sons; Ray W. and his wife, Linda E. Decker of Woodward, James M. Decker of Mill Hall, John C. Decker of Bellefonte, and one brother, Charles ‘Pap’ Decker of Renova. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, John Decker, Macy Decker, Courtney Decker, Angela Decker, James Decker, Jason Stover, Jamie R. Decker, Matthew L. Decker, Melissa N. Decker, and one great-grandchild, Evan M. Decker.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Askey Cemetery in Snow Shoe Township.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Services, Inc., Bellefonte.

Online condolences may be made to Wilbur’s family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

William D. Woodring July 7, 1931-January 29, 2012 William D. Woodring, 80, of Julian, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at home. Born July 7, 1931, in Bellefonte, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Margaret (Loy) Woodring. He was married October 18, 1953, to Joan (Johnson) Woodring, who survives at home.

He was a 1949 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School, received a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Marietta College

in 1953, and Master’s in Horticulture from Penn State University in 1978. A horticulturist his whole life, Bill was a familiar face at the Bellefonte Farmer’s Market, and was a landscape foreman at Penn State.

He was an active member at St. John Lutheran Church, also a member of the BPOE #1094, the VFW, and the American Legion. Bill was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master in both Bellefonte and Huntingdon. He played in the Legion Band and was a member of the Bellefonte Community Band. He was an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Mid State Literacy Council, Crop Walk, and the Bellefonte Lunch Program.

He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Ribbon and the United Nations Service Medal.

Along with his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Susan Haagen (Neil) of Snow Shoe, Carlyn Shumway (Durland) of Bellefonte, two sons, John Woodring (Carol) of Julian, and Tim Woodring of Julian, and one brother, G. Daniel Woodring of Howard. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren; Steven, Brian, James and Jeremy Woodring, Heather and her husband Gabriel Schweizer, Bryson, Dale, Katie Haagen, Callie and Annie Shumway; two great grandchildren, Evan and Nathan Schweizer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by two sons, David in 1977, and Bill and his wife Lori and their children Lucy and Luke in 1995, one great-grandson, Aiden Schweizer, and by two brothers: Bob and Dave.

A public visitation was held at Wetzler Funeral Service Inc. and at St. John Lutheran Church, where the funeral service was held with Reverend LeRoy Reitz officiating. Burial followed in New Union Cemetery, Union Township, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Center, 110 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

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

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GROUP MEETINGS

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

Adult Bible Study & Kids Program is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. For more info, visit nittanybaptist.org or call (814) 3601601.

AGLOW Valentine’s Dinner is February 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Sunset West, Pleasant Gap. $9.75 at the door. A family style-dinner will be served. Speaker is Pastor John Essy. His new church, Charis, is scheduled to debut February 5 at Toftrees Resort. Make reservations before February 11. Call Karen (814) 357-5855, Carol (814) 355-5576, or Jean (814) 364-1977.

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School, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday. This interactive educational stock model investment club is open to the public. Call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

The Compassionate Friends Group meets the second Monday of each month at Bellefonte Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. TCF is a support organization for families following the death of a child of any age, any cause. Bereaved parents and adult family members welcome, no charge. For info, call Amanda (814) 321-4258 or Peg (814) 355-9829.

Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Tyrone Public Library. For info, contact Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday, February 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

There is also a four-week series of diabetes self-management classes, “Life with Diabetes,” on Wednesdays, February 8, 15 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center. For more info, contact Amy Leffard aleffard@mountnittany.org or (814) 231-7095.

Grief Support Group at Centre Crest meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. For info, contact Anne Boal, Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140

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) 2343141 or Janie Provan (814) 235-2000.

H.L.A.A (Hearing Lost Association of America) meets the second Monday of each month at Foxdale at 7 p.m. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss.

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.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Alice McGregor (814) 692-7396 / almcgregor@comcast.net or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556 / susank81@gmail.com.

AWANA Club is every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte. Fun activities and Bible lessons for ages three to sixth grade. Materials provided. ALIVE Teens club meets Sunday nights.

For info, call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Baileyville Grange #1991 will host the first quarter meeting of Centre County Pomona Grange #13 on Saturday February 18 at 9 a.m. at the Baileyville Community Center. All members are encouraged to attend.

Bald Eagle Grange #151 meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall in Runville.

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

BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 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.

BHS Class of 1956 holds a monthly dinner on the second Friday of each month at the Bellefonte Moose at 6 p.m. Any questions call Kay (814) 359-2738.

BHS Class 1967 holds monthly breakfast on first Saturday of each month at Sunset West at 8:30 a.m.

Location subject to change. For information call Vic (814) 360-1948.

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

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

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

Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce is holding Business After Hours on February 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Wireless Made Simple. The event is hosted by Wireless Made Simple and the Bellefonte Wok. Food, chair massages, door prizes and special promotions, and discounts. RSVP by COB Monday, February 13.

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 Diamond Deli on North Allegheny Street. Guests and visitors welcome. For information, contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453.

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

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

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

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast. Members share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Contact Kelly Swisher (814) 280-1656.

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

Breast Cancer Support Group meets Monday, February 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. For info, contact Cheri Woll (814) 231-7005 or cwoll@mountnittany.org.

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

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

Centre County Y P of H will have a planned work session on Sunday February 12 at 2 p.m. This session will be held at the home of Ruth and Dale Vonada in Farmers Mills. For more information contact Ruth (814) 422-8365

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, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

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

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

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday evening at 7:15 p.m. at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. For info, visit www.nittanyknights.org, or call Bill (814) 355-3557.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the Penn State campus. Junior Rockhounds also meet third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 8676263 or visit nittanymineral.org.

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

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

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center. For info, contact Kristie Kaufman (814) 466-7921.

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

Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Oaks.

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

Soroptimist International of Centre County, will have their meeting February 6 at 6 p.m. at The Atherton Hotel, 125 South Atherton Street. Contact Linda Wilson, (814) 234-0658 or HJLAW11@aol.com for more info and dinner reservations.

Spring Creek Watershed Association meets the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Patton Township Building. Most host a guest speaker with expertise in watershed, water resource, or other conservation issues. Visit springcreekwatershed.org.

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

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

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

State College Elks Lodge holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the State College Elks Country Club.

State College Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at Damon’s of State College at 6 p.m.

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

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

Women’s Mid Day Connection luncheon is Tuesday, February 14 at 11:45 a.m. at the Elk’s Country Club, Boalsburg. For reservations and cancellations, call Margo (814) 355-7615. Feature: “Dancing with OUR Stars” The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – newcomers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people. General meetings; social events; special interest groups.

Meetings second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, State College. Call Kathi (814) 466-6641.

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

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

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business

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