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Editor’s Prologue

By Sandie Biddle, Managing editor editor@centrecountygazette.com

This issue is dedicated to the tireless agencies, clubs, and service organizations that make central Pennsylvania a better place to live. If you’ve ever wanted to get involved, this issue contains dozens of causes, charities, and groups of like-minded citizens you can work with. Join a service club. Help provide food, medical care, clothing, and shelter for those less fortunate.

Learn how to invest, mentor a child, save abandoned pets, or join groups that enrich our economic development.

The inaugural Volunteer Fair held by the Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce was a wonderful opportunity to spotlight the need for volunteers in every aspect of our society.

Thank you to the chamber for provided this forum free to both exhibitors and potential volunteers. In addition to Meredith’s article on the event, we’ve included a list of the agencies that exhibited there, and the contact information.

In other news, have you applied to audition for the first Happy Valley’s Got Talent competition? The tryouts are this weekend. Kulsoom wrote about an exceptional equestrian and the lovely art & music event held by the symphony and art alliance. Sam attended an open house in Spring Mills and wrote about the opportunity to serve with the Penns Valley Kiwanis club. Brian Bassett reveals a true Hometown Hero – who will be receiving a special award this weekend. Brian Baney contributed to our Salute to Community Service and attended a kick-off event for marathoners for Centre Volunteers in Medicine.

Lady Gaga met her “littlest monster” in February – a six-year-old fan from State College.

The photos provided by Mazzy’s dad are a treat. There were so many, we put half of them on our Facebook page. Jasmine had a great time reporting on this brush with fame.

OK, who loves spring cleaning? I know, I know. But isn’t it great when it’s done right?

Next issue, get tips, find out about recycling opportunities, learn about clean-up days you can participate in, and get a line on professionals and products that can make spring cleaning easier – indoors and out.

My tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils are sprouting quickly. I don’t care if we see another snowflake or two. I always have faith, even in deepest January, that spring will come. I’ll be digging, pruning, and mulching soon, just in time for our Lawn & Garden issue on April 1. May the healing sun shine on you, your loved ones, and our beautiful rolling hills!

Upcoming Features in The Gazette March 25 – Spring Cleaning

Spiffing it up, indoors and out, tips, recycling, green products, cleaning services, and more, including SPE Federal Shred Day and PennDOT Great American Cleanup.

April 1 – Lawn & Garden

Here’s a green thumbs-up to planting, pruning, aquascaping, growing veggies, adding flowers, mulching, composting, fertilizing, mowing, and more! Plus advice from Penn State Master Gardeners.

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Elks Thank SCASD for Hoop Shoot We are writing to thank the State College Area School District, and specifically Athletic Director Ron Pavlechko, for providing outstanding support over the years for the State Elks Hoop Shoot, which takes place at the North Building Gymnasium.

Ron has worked through myriad details associated with this Elks’ event, and has done so with a high degree of efficiency and professionalism.

We are so pleased to have Ron working with us, and while we wish him well in his upcoming retirement, we will definitely miss him, as we begin preparations for the 2012 State Elks Hoop Shoot.

Good luck, Ron, and best wishes for a fantastic retirement.

Steve Lucas, State Elks Hoop Shoot Director W. F. Reiber, State Elks Hoop Shoot Co-Coordinator Robert L. Kidder, State Elks Hoop Shoot Co-Coordinator

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Centre Count y Schools State High Dance Marathon Raises More Than $20,000 STATE COLLEGE – The State College Area High School Dance Marathon to benefit the Elks Home Service Charity Program was held on Friday, February 11 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, February 12 at 7 a.m. Approximately 145 students participated and completed the marathon. The students organized events which included the Nittany Lion and PSU football players visiting as well as a visit from two home service nurses and a client, Dusty, which were organized by the Elks Student Chairman, Lauren Schroeder.

The Elks supplied the food and volunteers for the event, as well as helped with promotion. The following businesses donated food or gifts to the students.

• Papa John’s Pizza • Subway (Well Done Enterprises) • Prospector’s • Feeser’s Foods • Dairy Queen • Honeybaked Ham Co. • McDonald’s • SC Lion’s Club • SC Elks Club #1600 • Wasson Insurance Agency, Inc. • Home Delivery Pizza • Anonymous donors of cash

The following volunteers helped to serve the food/prizes and motivate the students: Lisa Schroeder, Lauren Schroeder, Lacey Schroeder, Rita Wasson and Dave Wasson were there the whole time and completed the marathon with the students. Others were:

Dave Immel, Bridget Immel, Chuck Pavloski, Perry Schram, Jeff Kephart, Chris Carver, Brenda Carver, Jeff Weyman, Lynne Corl, John Kriner, Joe Hart, WF Rieber, Dann Cornali, Mark Doyle, Carol Packard, DJ Wasson, Alexis Wasson, and Melissa Wasson.

I would also like to thank the following radio stations/DJ’s who helped promote the event: • 3WZ Radio - Steve Williams • WBLF - Jerry Fisher and Diana Stapleford • WQWK - Todd Brown and Maria Agresti • WRSC - Kevin Nelson, Pat Boland and Tony Ricardi • Majik 99.1 - Jerry Valeri • Froggy 98.1 - Boss Frog and Ann Phibian

Special thanks to my fellow officer who helped with the radio spots this year: Chuck Pavloski. Also, thank you to the students who helped with radio spots: Lauren Schroeder and Catherine Malazia. And, thank you to our lodge photographer who was there most of the night: Frank Carbalan.

The gross total announced the evening of the marathon was over $20,000.00!

Thank you again to everyone involved and I hope I have not forgotten anyone.

Dave Wasson, Home Service Chairman Esteemed Loyal Knight State College Elks Lodge # 1600

Talent Show Raises Money for Habitat Club

STATE COLLEGE – The State High Talent Show Committee recently organized and produced the 17th Annual Talent Show, raising and donating $750 for the State College Area High School Habitat for Humanity club. The Talent Show Committee members are: Front L to R: Jessica Booher, Nicole Solano, Bryanna Kifolo, Andee Kiraly, (Student Show Coordinator) Rachel Richardson, Makealy Meyers. Back L to R: Maria Lanschoot, Melissa Halpin, Sarah Nachtman, Lindsay Blake, Emily Tressler. Not pictured are faculty advisors Holly Foy and Jennifer Rand

Super Readers at BEA

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By Rose Hoover

WINGATE – When most people hear the words, “Super Bowl,” they immediately think of a football game. But for the past five years, when the students in the Bald Eagle Area School District heave heard those words, they think of the Super Bowl Reading Challenge. And that means reading books – plenty of books.

When the Super Bowl V Reading Challenge ended this year, more than 40,000 books had been read in BEA’s four elementary schools during a seven-week period. That averages out to 41 books read, per student, during the 49 days of the contest. That’s almost one book per day for each student, and the books the students choose to read can’t be “easy.” Each book must be within the student’s reading range.

“The library books were literally flying on and off the shelves,” said Reading Director Betsy Dickey.

The annual Super Bowl Reading Challenge is a fierce, but friendly, competition between the four schools at the elementary level. At the Middle-School level, the seventh grade students are pitted against the eighth grade students. This

Top readers in eighth grade are pictured along with Language Arts teacher Danielle Heverly (holding trophy). From left; first row: Jared Mayes; second row: Sarah Blaylock and Nicole Bonsell; third row: Jessica Jenkins, Nicole Walzer, Meghan Shiels, Madison Cingle and Nicholas Pytel. ((Not pictured: Cody Fitzgerald and Sunshine Zimmerman)

year, Port Matilda was the elementary Reading Super Bowl champ, and the eighth-grade students were triumphant at the Middle-School level.

By design, this year’s contest began on December 20, right before the students left school for their holiday vacation.

“The reading challenge is a great way to keep students reading during our two-week holiday break,” said Superintendent Dan Fisher, who instituted the Reading Super Bowl contest five years ago. Fisher, an avid reader, said he started the competition because he realizes the importance of learning and loving to read, both for career preparation and enjoyment.

During the contest, each book read earned Accelerated Reading (AR) points and computerized tests had to be taken, and passed, for each book. A book designated at a higher reading level earned higher points. For example, Gone with the Wind earned 72 AR points, while Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows earned 34 AR points. First graders read books that might only be worth one-half of a point.

But each point counts. Although everyone who is a reader ends up being a winner in life, like in the real Super Bowl football game, the school (or grade) with the highest average AR points per student, at the end of the contest, was declared the technical winner. In the past five years, each elementary school has won the competition at least once (there have been

some ties) and has had the chance to proudly exhibit the large reading trophy in their school’s display case.

Each year, before the reading challenge begins, students decide what the “reward” will be if their school wins. In the past, some of the prize-winning schools have viewed a 3-D movie, with popcorn for a snack; and elementary principals have had to eat worms, wear a dress, get their hair painted different colors, or kiss a pig.

This year the winners at the Middle School were treated to a pizza party. The Port Matilda students elected to have a Super Bowl Slime Time Party. Administrators and other staff members gleefully took turns dumping buckets of green slime over the heads of the top Port Matilda student readers and some willing staff members. The students chanted and cheered loudly as each participant was slimed.

Although piles of snow were still melting in the corners of the pavement that day, thank heavens the afternoon chosen for the party turned out to be a 61-degree day in February. Wet slime and cold weather are not a good match.

Throughout the year BEA students have individual reading challenges, like, “I’m No Turkey – I’m a Bald Eagle Reader” over the Thanksgiving break. Reading Director Betsy Dickey says the love of reading carries on even when reading contests aren’t happening. During long weekends elementary students are encouraged to borrow as many books from the school library as they feel they can read, or carry home.

So, the next time you hear the words “Super Bowl” why not consider reading a book about football?

These Port Matilda Elementary top readers are waiting to be slimed. From left: Hayleigh Harpster, Michael Bailey, Makaylinn Wilson, Judah Eveleth, Lexis Kirkwood, Luke Wilson, Logan Blain, Carter Stere, Karissa Bittinger, Madelyn Bailey, and Leah Wedlake.

Port Matilda Building Assistant Diane Weaver pours slime over kindergarten teacher Jen Houser.

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Penns Valley Store Holds Open House

By Sam Stitzer

SPRING MILLS – Julie Smith grew up on a farm in Penns Valley, where she enjoyed being around cattle, goats, and horses. She liked to feed the animals, and it became a dream of hers to one day open her own feed and farm supply store. Last April, Julie’s dream became reality when she opened E & L Supplies, located along Route 45, between Old Fort and Spring Mills.

On Saturday, March 12, 2011, E & L held an open house to announce their acquisition of the complete Purina line of animal feeds. We’ve all seen Purina pet foods in grocery stores, but Purina also makes a full line of feeds for cattle, horses, chickens, goats, fish, and more. E & L Supplies carries the full line.

They even have Squirrel Chow!

In addition to animal feeds, E & L carries Julie Smith and her daughters, home canning supplies, garden supplies, pet Logan (left) and Erica (right). toys and supplies, bird feeders, die cast toys, E & L stands for the girls’ names. and much more. For home landscaping, they carry five types of mulch, and four types of driveway and decorative stone. A dog grooming service is also offered there.

Julie Smith says opening the store was “something I’ve always wanted to do.� When the building became available, Julie said, “It took everything I’ve ever had� to establish E & L Supplies. Julie is a single mother of two daughters, Erica, age 13, and Logan, age 8. The name “E & L� comes from the girls’ names. Julie chose the name, hoping that the girls will one day take over the business. Her daughter Erica already has a head start in her own business buying and selling riding horses.

Julie has no employees at E & L Supplies. She runs the business with the help of family members, including her daughters, and her mother, Darlene. It’s a true “family business.� The store’s customer base is mostly farmers and residents of Penns Valley, but Julie says that she is acquiring more customers from the Boalsburg and State College areas as well.

On the day of the open house, the store was packed with customers and visitors.

In fact, it was difficult getting to speak to Julie, since she was so busy taking care of customers. But I didn’t mind at all. It was good to see a small, family business prospering right here in Penns Valley, especially in today’s tough economy. E & L Supplies can be reached at (814) 422-0370.

Julie Smith and her daughter, Erica were busy waiting on customers.

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Hometown Heroes Ellen Perry Red Cross Educator, Mentor, and Volunteer

By Brian E. Bassett

Ellen Perry is a “transplant� from Reading, MA, a northern suburb of Boston. After teaching at Lewisburg’s Bucknell University for a couple of years, she decided to relocate to State College in 1966. Centre County is fortunate to have her as a dedicated Red Cross volunteer.

“My work with the Red Cross these past 25 years runs the gamut,� Ellen noted.

At Penn State University, Perry was a faculty member in HHPER, now Health and Human Development (HHD). She began as an “aquatic specialist,� teaching swimming, small craft, and first aid along with five or six other instructors at Penn State University’s University Park campus.

The past 15 to 20 years’ summers were taken up with what Ellen described as “camp work� for the Red Cross where she conducted certified Red Cross programs in instructor training for water safety, small crafts safety (canoeing and boating), and first aid. All certifications for teaching certificates had to go through the office that is now called the Centre Community Chapter for the American Red Cross.

The Centre Community Chapter oversees emergency services, first aid, and additional support features – with a sub-committee that oversees instructional materials that come from the Red Cross – to help the professionals who actively execute the planning and preparation needed to conduct classes.

“We’ve all received recognition and awards [for volunteer work],� Ellen said. “However the nicest things are letters from former students and team members who tell

Ellen Perry us just how valuable their undergraduate education was to them.�

The local chapter of the American Red Cross will Celebrate Red Cross Month, host a fund raiser, and honor Ellen Perry – Saturday, March 19 at the Nittany Lion Inn.

For information about this evening of gourmet food, dancing, and a silent auction, call: (814) 237-3162.

Ellen served as vice chairperson; and continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the local Red Cross Chapter after six continuous years.

Perry retired from her position as Associate Athletic Director at Penn State in 2002. She is described as “one of the most influential administrators in bringing women’s sports to Penn State.�

She became Senior Woman Administrator in 1989. The Ellen Perry Scholarship Fund is awarded each year to an undergraduate student who has an outstanding academic record, is proficient in any sport, and is a member of a varsity athletic team.

Ellen is fond of saying, “Work hard for this day so tomorrow can be better.�

“Work hard for this day so tomorrow can be better.�

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Because our daughter is very fond of author Anne McCaffrey I bought McCaffrey’s Acorna, The Unicorn Girl series for her. I had tried the Dragonriders of Pern, but could not get involved in them. Out of respect for our daughter, I thought that I would give the author another try. I am enjoying them so much that it may be awhile before these books get to our daughter’s house.

Three prospectors are mining the as-

teroids far from any inhabited planet when they find an escape pod drifting through space.

In it, they find an unusual little girl. She has a tiny little horn in the center of her forehead, funny-looking feet, beautiful silver hair, and they are to learn that she also has some curious powers. They name her Acorna because of her resemblance to a unicorn and because the asteroid that they are mining starts with an “A’.

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their hold with precious metals so they take care of the infant on their own for several months.

Acorna grows more rapidly than a human child and they find that she has the ability to purify water and air and to heal.

The men decide that Acorna has grown to the point that she needs to be with other people so they land on the planet Kezdet. Here they find that the planet has its own secrets. Acorna is in danger from men who want to add her to their collection of unusual species or who want to use her for scientific research.

Acorna learns that the great wealth of the planet comes from the cruel use of child slaves and she endangers her life to rescue the children. These children capture the reader as they capture Acorna’s heart.

The book comes to a satisfying conclusion, considering that it is the first in a series. The characters are well done and we start to care enough to see what will happen to them in future books. The second book in the series is titled Acorna’s Quest and in it she has left her friends behind and gone to find her own people. I am already in the space craft with her as she faces new dangers.

I am just not too sure when the books will get to our intended daughter. Thankfully our family understands the necessity of reading a gift book before it is passed on.

Milliron Announces for County Commissioner

Mark Milliron, a resident of College Township, announced his candidacy for Centre County Commissioner in the Republican primary. Milliron, 50, said he will focus on the core responsibilities of county government to ensure that Centre County continues to provide essential services even in the face of

state and federal budget cuts.

“I am a coalition builder and will work to engage local people, organizations, and business to ensure that Centre County continues to be the best place to live and work without burdening the taxpayer,” Milliron said. “Having worked locally as both a health care and

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Milliron is an instructor in Health Policy and Administration for Penn State and an instructor in Public Safety for the Community College of Allegheny County and for Centre LifeLink EMS. He graduated from Penn State in 1983, and after serving as an officer on active duty in the U.S. Navy, earned master’s degrees in both public administration and health administration.

In the community, Milliron was previously a volunteer for College Township for the State College Borough Water Authority, served on the board of directors, was a co-

Commissioner Candidate Forum

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Lady Gaga Meets Her “Littlest Monster”

By Jasmine J. Suarez

Six-year-old Mazzy Tomich was captured by Lady Gaga’s music the first time she heard one of her songs. In the summer of 2009, during one of her regular visits to the Delgrosso Amusement Park in Tipton with her friends and family, she heard Lady Gaga’s hit song Poker Face and loved everything about the song, although she wasn’t yet aware of the person behind the lyrics. A few days afterwards Mazzy’s mother told her it was Lady Gaga’s song after Mazzy had been repeatedly singing the song over and over.

“I wanted to know who sang Poker Face because it was catchy, but nobody knew at first. I didn’t know I was singing the lyrics wrong at first,” says Mazzy. “But my mom told me it was Lady Gaga and so that’s how I found out about her.”

While most adult and teenage fans have only seen Lady Gaga in concert about once or twice, Mazzy has already seen four concerts by the age of six. A few days after turning five on her birthday on November 18 she saw her very first Lady Gaga concert in New Jersey with her family. February 26 was the latest concert Mazzy attended and spiced things up by wearing her Mazzy showing off her Lady Gaga Halloween costume to the show.

At the concert she caused quite a stir as Lady Gaga costume children and adults alike were amazed by her costume and undeniable cuteness. People continuously came up to Mazzy asking to take her photograph and she was even interviewed by an online blogger where she was featured on their Web site.

“It was like she was famous, and it was so awesome,” says Mazzy’s father Kevin Tomich. “She was attracting all this attention and it was quite amusing to see people’s reactions to her and her costume. We had her dress custom-made in Australia and then we had her wig made in China. We originally tried to replicate the bubble dress that Lady Mazzy being interviewed by Gaga wore, but it was too difficult. an online blogger Dannielle We had to make them out of globes Owens-Reid where she was featured on the site http:// and it would’ve been too heavy for littleroadmonster.tumblr. her since she’s so tiny. She’s worn com afterwards.

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Mazzy’s reason for loving Gaga is simple: she loves her strange outfits and songs.

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“We bought her a picture book that has a lot of the weird outfits that Lady Gaga has worn in the past and she loves it,” Kevin says. “She also loves her videos. We have those on DVD so that she can watch them whenever she wants.”

When Mazzy isn’t attending Lady Gaga concerts or watching her videos at home she’s as ordinary as any six-year-old. She draws, attends ballet classes, and you can often find her playing her Nintendo DS. In addition to meeting Lady Gaga she’s also met Mazzy on Miranda Cosgrove who is the star of the popular Halloween Nickelodeon show iCarly.

“Mazzy has been attending music concerts before she was born.” Kevin laughs. “When her mother was pregnant with her we’d go see Madonna and David Bowie – so you could probably say Mazzy probably been to about 25 concerts if you count the ones while she was still in the womb.”

During one of the concerts Mazzy and her parents went to, they filled out an entry form for a chance to win a telephone call from Lady Gaga Kevin Tomich, Mazzys dad talking with and won. Five minutes into Kevin’s Lady Gaga on the phone during the concert conversation with Lady Gaga while moments before holding her up in the air she was on stage he picked Mazzy up and declaring to Lady Gaga that Mazzy is in the crowd of people and shouted her “littlest monster.”

“Here’s Your Littlest Monster” to Lady Gaga. She was so touched she requested to meet their entire family backstage after the show.

“They took us to the side of the stage and when the concert was over she came and spent about ten minutes with us. She introduced her mom, grandmother, and grandfather to Mazzy. After every concert Lady Gaga’s grandmother bakes homemade chocolate-chip cookies for Lady Gaga and she offered some to Mazzy. Before she gave her the cookies she checked with her mother to make sure it was okay – she was kind enough to make sure that she didn’t have any Mazzy, her dad Kevin, allergies before offering it to her. I was blown away by Lady her mom Erin and Lady Gaga’s kindness. After a long day and performing in a conGaga cert she was still thoughtful enough to make sure that Mazzy’s mother was okay with her eating cookies and that it was safe for her. Other people think she’s weird, but she’s a great person; she made eye contact with us the entire time and she was just phenomenal – she was so nice and she made such a fuss about Mazzy.”

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Marathoners for Medicine Photos by Brian Baney, exclusive to The Gazette

STATE COLLLEGE – For the past seven years, local runners have competed in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Now in its eighth year, Joe and Sue Paterno, along with Greg Fredericks, will once again motitivate the participants as coaches. Coach Paterno will serve as the team’s Head Coach, joined by Sue Paterno as the Women’s Coach, and Greg Fredericks, a local Track and Field Olympian, as the Men’s Coach.

Twenty-one runners will compete in the Boston Marathon April 19, with others competing in Charlottesville, NC on April 9, and the Pittsburgh Marathon May 15. CVIM board member and marathon runner started the event.

“This event is unique in that 100 percent of the proceeds raised will go to the clinic.� he said. “Each runner solicits donations for CVIM on behalf of the runner’s effort to run a 26.2-mile race.�

The Paternos and CVIM staff met March 3 at Penn State’s Multi-Sport Facility to kick off the fund-raiser and offer encouragement to the marathon runners.

To date, marathoners have raised more than $3 million to benefit the non-profit heathcare clinic, whose mission is to care for the un- and under-insured in Centre County. Many of CVIM’s patients are classified as the working poor, earning too much for Medicaid yet not enough to afford the high cost of medical coverage, even through an employer. Hundreds of volunteers including doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals, staff the clinic which is on Green Tech Drive in State College. Visit www. cvim.net for information and how to contribute.

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CVIM Dedicates Clinic to Dr. Madore

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that volunteer their time and services to help every one of you and will continue to be with everyone else down the road.� these patients.

Dr. Madore’s wife, Patty Madore, was also

The late Dr. Madore was also a volunteer and supported CVIM since its beginning. He supposed to speak, but due to a case of larynrecruited volunteers and gathered donated gitis was unable to do so. However, daughter supplies for the clinic. Until January of 2010 Mackenzie Madore read aloud to the audience when Dr. Madore passed away, he provided the speech that her mother had written. “This his services to CVIM patients at his practice, is a tremendous honor to us and we are all handling routine visits and emergencies. incredibly touched. I know Rick would have The CVIM board of directors felt that he been equally moved by this, but being the should be honored for all the contribu- humble man he was he would also be blushing and uncomfortable with all the fuss,� Mations he made.

The dedication ceremony took place dore read, with the last line bringing smiles on Tuesday evening (3/15). At the begin- and laughs from the audience members.

Next, CVIM executive ning of the program, some of Dr. Ma- dore’s colleagues made short speeches director, Cheryl White and chair Kay Salvino carried about him and the CVIM program.

Dr. David Swiecinski, who had out the official dedication known the deceased for 30 years, was by reading from an inscribed the most emotional. “Seeing everybody plaque. “It says: Dr. Richard here – everybody knows the love that M. Madore Dental Clinic, Rick (Dr. Madore) gave to everyone he March 15, 2011, dedicated CVIM board members, Cheryl White (left) came into contact with and this center in honor of his tireless pasand Kay Salvino (right) officially is the epitome of that – of giving back sion for CVIM and his exemdedicate the CVIM center as the new to people,� said Swiecinski. “He is still plary care of dental patients,�

Salvino read. mature with me and IWe know he’slooking with each for and dependable “Dr. Richard M. Madore dental clinic� are

STATE COLLEGE – The Centre Volunteers in Medicine dental clinic will now be known as the Dr. Richard M. Madore Dental Clinic.

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White was very pleased with the Friedman’s generous gift. She said, “CVIM is very fortunate to have the support of Ed and Charlene Friedman. Hopefully, many in the community will follow their lead.�

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

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Fridays through April 15 – Lenten Fish Dinner, Bellefonte During the Lenten season, St. John’s Catholic Church in Bellefonte will be offering seafood dinners, fish sandwiches and pizza to the public at St. John’s School Auditorium on E. Bishop Street. Dining hours are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday during Lent through Friday, April 15. Dinners featured are fish ’n’ chips, fried haddock, baked tilapia, fried haddock sandwiches, fried shrimp, cheese pizza, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, and apple sauce. Desserts feature a variety of cakes and other baked goods. Prices: Adults $8; Children five-11 $4; age four and under free. The public is welcome. Carry-out is available.

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

March 18 – Ham Pot Pie Dinner The Ferguson Twp. Lion’s Club in Pine Grove Mills will have a Ham Potpie dinner on Friday March 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Eat in or take out. The cost is $7 per person. Any questions, call (814) 238-6695 March 18 & 19, 25 & 26 – Prom Attire Event All high school students in Centre County and beyond are invited to come choose from our selection of gently used or new prom attire and select what they need at no cost. It’s at Fairmount Avenue Elementary School cafeteria, 411 South Fraser Street, State College, March 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; March 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 25 from 3:30 to 8 p.m.; and March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students may also recycle a clean, previously worn prom item in exchange for other items. www.centreprom.org March 19 – Singles Dance Singles Adult Ministry will hold the SAM Dance 4 Singles on Saturday March 19 at Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road (Lemont area). This month marks our Anniversary Dance as we look forward to our third year. The SAM Dance Committee has a live performance for ALL of you with our well known DJ Jeff Pennycoff. His awesome DJ song lists will include special requests. Dance the night away starting at 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. and enjoy the ohso-good snack tables. Come dressed casually. Participants must be at least 21 years old. ID required. Admission is $8 for DJ, refreshments included. Couples also welcome. Contact Jeff G at dancing2as1@ yahoo.com or (814) 867-7771.

March 19 – Children’s Fun Fair St. John Catholic School in Bellefonte will hold its 18th Annual Children’s Fun Fair on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the school. This family fun event is open to the public with admission being one non-perishable food item that can be donated to the local food bank. Lots of games, basket raffles, food, silent auction, and much, much more. For additional information, contact the school office, (814) 355-7859.

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

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

March 19 – Ham Pot Pie Dinner Sprucetown United Methodist Church on 177 Upper Georges Valley Road is holding a homemade ham pot pie dinner on March 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; eat in or take out. Includes pot pie, green beans, applesauce, cole slaw, rolls and butter, and cakes. Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for ages six to 12; free for age five and under. Also selling peanut butter eggs, coconut cream eggs, $.75; and hand-painted chocolate lollipops, $1 lg; $.50 sm, choice of milk, dark, or white chocolate. Proceeds benefit the Youth Church Camp.

March 25 – Make-A-Wish Gala The Lucky Seventh Annual AccuWeather.com Centre County Make-A-Wish Gala and Casino Night is March 25. Black-tie optional. Doors open 6 p.m. at the Penn Stater Presidents Hall for Casino Night. The evening also includes entertainment, silent and live auctions, and buffet dinner. Also a special auction of designer shoes! All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets are $100 each / $1,000 for a table of ten.

For more information call (814) 466-7303 or visit www.wishgreaterpa.org.

March 19 – Spring Soup & Bale Sale Zion Community Church is holding its annual Spring Soup and Bake Sale Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is at 326 Zion Road. Phone (814) 383-4161.

March 25 – Bingo for Strawberry Fields Strawberry Fields, Inc. is hosting their 9th Annual Longaberger Basket & Vera Bradley Bingo event on March 25, at the Central PA Institute of Science & Technology in Pleasant Gap. Doors open at 5 p.m. with two early bird games starting at 6:30 p.m. and 20 regular games starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door for 20 games of bingo.

Fifteen-dollar tickets for eight special games can be purchased at the door. Call for tickets or information, (814) 234-6023.

Raffles, door prizes, food, desserts, and drinks will be on sale.

All monies raised will be used to support Strawberry Fields programs.

March 19 – Homebuyers’ Seminar Learn the basics of the home-buying process in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, Saturday, March 19 at Catholic Charities, 213 East Bishop St., Bellefonte. The seminar is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a free lunch is provided. Topics include getting a mortgage, predatory lending, insurance, and budgeting.

Call Kelly McMurtry (814) 355-7501.

March 19 – Banquet & Fundraiser The Friends of NRA Fundraiser and Banquet is March 19 at the Frenchville Catholic Church Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Raffles, live auction, silent auction, bucket prizes, jewelry, and a delicious meal. Tickets are $30. Call (814) 692-8403 or e-mail pattyos1961@windstream.net.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds support youth shooting programs & women’s gun safety courses.

March 19 – Craft Show & Bake Sale The Pleasant Gap Area Lioness Club is holding a craft show with more than 40 vendors, bake sale, raffle, and 50/50 on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CPI on North Harrison Road, Bellefonte. Soup, sandwiches, pie, and cake will be available.

March 21 – Dairy Princess Candidates Needed The Centre County Dairy Promotion Committee is looking for candidates for Centre County Dairy Princess. They must be between the ages 16 to 23, have a tie to the dairy industry, and a desire to promote the industry. The committee is also looking for interested junior representatives. For information contact Candy Wasson at (814) 237-2339 or meet at Candy Wasson’s home on March 21 at 7 p.m.

March 22 – Breathe Easier Presentation Mount Nittany Medical Center, in conjunction with Mount Nittany Surgical Center, will host Breathe Easier: New Solutions for Sinus Sufferers on Tuesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Galen & Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Entrance D, Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Local ear, nose and throat physicians Drs. Jonathan Clark, James Freije, and Yi How Kao will discuss the promising benefits of the latest sinus surgery technology, balloon sinuplasty, developed to produce long-term sinus relief with minimal discomfort and down time. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling (814) 234-6727.

March 23- April 13 – Lenten Meal Wednesdays The St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church at 160 North Main St., Pleasant Gap will host a Lenten meal every Wednesday during the season of Lent. The meal will begin at 6 p.m with a service following at 7 p.m.

March 25 – Sign Up for Indoor Yard Sale The Boalsburg Ladies Auxiliary Fire Company’s annual indoor yard sale is April 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire hall. Table rental is available at $10 per table. Contact Rosie (814) 466-6855 or Pat at (814) 466-8712.

March 25 – Relay for Life Cash Bingo Lions Against Cancer is holding a Relay for Life cash bingo event Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Centre Hall Lions Club, 153 East Church Street. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m.; bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Twenty games, cash prizes, 50/50; and Chinese raffle. Contact Eunice Bowersox at (814) 364-9625 or Linda Poorman at (814) 364-9387.

March 25 & 26 – ReStore Silent Auction Habitat for Humanity is holding its ReStore 2011 Anniversary Event March 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Silent auction featuring donated art and useable objects created with reused materials. Register to win door prizes. Also featuring, Greyt Bedazzlies by Sheena with original designed jewelry for sale.

Proceeds from silent auction and 10 percent of jewelry sales will be donated to ReStore. Visit www.habitatgcc.org for more details. ReStore sells donated new & used building materials to the public. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County.

March 26 – Pancake & Sausage Festival The State College Kiwanis is hosting a Pancake and Sausage Festival Saturday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Beaver and Garner, State College.

All-you-can-eat – adults $5 and children $3. This is a community fund-raiser with all proceeds going to their Youth Services project.

March 26 – Spring Bazaar A Spring Bazaar will be held at the Gregg Township Fire Hall in Spring Mills Saturday March 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homemade soups $3/quart, hoagies $4.50, baked goods, and some crafts! It’s presented by the Gregg Township Fire Co. Auxiliary.

March 26 – Singles’ Club Dances There’s a new dance in town! Central Pa. Singles Club, Inc., non- profit organization, is back with new locations. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The dances are from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

The fourth Saturday monthly starting on March 26, there is a dance at the Mill Hall Fire Company. The first Sunday of every month, starting April 3, it’s at the Northumberland American Legion Post 44 on Rt. 11 Northumberland. The second Sunday of the month starting April 10, there’s a dance at Milesburg Community Center. Call (570) 522-9609, (570) 473-8498 or (814) 625-2468. Join them for dancing, snacks, refreshments, music, and prizes and much more! Admission is $10.

March 26 – Dinner Dance There will be a Dinner/Dance Saturday, March 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Fire Hall, Osceola Mills. Reservations by; Monday March 21. Call Sybal: (814) 765-4374, Irmagard (814) 238-7189, Ruby:(814) 378-7530 or Ruth (814) 342-3997 for details. Welcome couples, singles, friends, and especially seniors. Benefits Moshannon Valley Widow / Widower Support Group.

March 26 – Spaghetti Dinner A Spaghetti Dinner Memorial Benefit for Dusty Wert will be held March 26 at the Old Fort Legion Club #779. Dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Karaoke at 7 p.m., auctions end at 9 p.m. Cost for dinner is $10; take out available. The benefit will help pay for Dusty’s illness-related expenses.

March 26 – Pig Stomach Supper There will be a public supper on March 26 at the Millheim Fire Hall, featuring all-you-can-eat pig stomach. It’s 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 12.

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March 27 – Barber Shop Concert The Nittany Knights, singing barber shop style music, will be in concert on March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Runville United Methodist Church – 1204 Runville Rd, on Rte 144, approx.

3.5 miles north of the Sheetz store in Wingate. Contact Pastor Doug Mellott at (814) 353-8380 with questions.

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

March 28 – Ham Pot Pie, Soup & Bread There will be a ham pot pie, soup and bread supper at Bald Eagle Valley Community UM Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

March 28. It’s the last one until fall! Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for students, and $3 for children. The church is behind Sheetz in Wingate, next to the elementary school. Proceeds benefit the building fund.

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

The exhibit is presented by the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association.

and Fox Hollow Road) State College. The Preview Sale ($5 admission) is from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. with free admission from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of good condition furniture, small appliances, housewares, children and adult clothes and shoes, toys and books, sporting goods, linens, lawn and garden items, holiday items, CDs and videos can be dropped off at the Ag Arena on Thursday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. (No computers or TVs accepted) The sale benefits the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of the Youth Service Bureau. For more information, contact Jennifer Daniels at (814) 237-5731, ext. 101.

April 2 – Bellefonte Scholarship Dinner The Bellefonte Education Foundation will host its 10th Anniversary Scholarship Dinner honoring Teacher of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Hall of Fame recipients. Tickets (cost of $50) for the April 2, 6:30 p.m. dinner at Celebration Hall can be purchased from Connie McCulley: cjmac01@msn.com or (814) 353-8109. Proceeds support scholarships awarded to Bellefonte Area School District students. Student art will be displayed. The Bellefonte High School Jazz Band and the String Ensemble will provide dinner music.

April 3 – Salute to Military Child Family Fun Fair The Third Annual Salute to the Military Child Family Fun Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at the Penn State Ag Arena. This free event is a celebration in recognition of April’s “Month of the Military Child� and is open to military families and the general public. Afternoon will include food, games, demonstrations, community information fair, and more! This event is coordinated by Penn State Extension’s “Operation: Military Kids� program in partnership with students from Penn State Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management Class “Programming in Recreation and Leisure Services.�

March 31 – Chicken & Waffle Lunch & Dinner The Pleasant Gap Rotary Club is holding a chicken and waffle dinner on March 31 at the Pleasant Gap Grange Hall, serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All-you-can-eat, adults $8, children under 12 $4.

Take outs available.

April 2 – Spring Fling Rummage Sale The 14th Annual Spring Fling Rummage Sale will be Saturday, April 2, at the Penn State Ag Arena across from Beaver Stadium (corner of Park Ave.

April 9 – Church Concert The Needhams from Murfreesboro, TN will perform at The Fellowship Bible Church Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. The church is at 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills. For more information on the group, see www.theneedhams.com.

Public is welcomed. A freewill offering will be taken.

April 9 – Community Walk Out of the Darkness, a suicide-prevention group, is holding its annual Community Walk to raise both awareness and money for suicide prevention. It’s April 9 at Medlar Field on the Penn State Campus, with registration at 11 a.m. and the walk starting at 1 p.m. A documentary, Toward Daylight, will be shown at 11:30 a.m. on the stadium’s large-screen before opening ceremony at noon. Contact Susan Kennedy, (814) 880-7100 or e-mail susank81@gmail.com.

April 13 – Spaghetti Dinner The State College Downtown Rotary Club’s 2011 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Auction, is Wednesday April 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 East Branch Road, State College. Tickets are $8 per adult and $4 per child. Takeout available; tickets can be purchased at the door. The dinner benefits local Rotary-funded charitable projects. Contact dabedell@comcast.net for details.

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CLIMB Support Program for Children Six weeks beginning April 5th, 2011 Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

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Home Show Attendance Tops 2010

The 2011 Central PA Home Show was a huge success.

According to Abbie Jensen of the Builders Association, “This year’s attendance was up from last year – we had the biggest Saturday turnout in three years! It was also the biggest turnout for the Children’s Building Contest ever. Ninety-nine kids participated throughout the weekend!”

The judges for the booth competition came up with these results:

Best In Show: Remodeler’s Workshop NEW AWARD FOR 2011!

Exhibitors’ Choice: Scott’s Landscaping, Inc. Chairman’s Award: Triangle Building Supply President’s Award: Envinity, Inc.

Best 10 x 10: Arena: C & C Smith Lumber Company

Best 10 x 10: Concourse: Lewistown Cabinet Center

Best 10 x 20: Arena: Nittany Geothermal

Best 10 x 20: Concourse: Boyer Refrigeration

Best 10 x 30: State Amusement Billiards and Darts

Best 10 x 40 Plus: Clearwater Swimming Pool Company

The Builders Association would like to thank sponsors Triangle Building Supply and Marvin Windows and Doors, SPE Federal Credit Union, and West Penn Power (formerly Allegheny Power). They would also like to recognize these tireless volunteers: Jeff Bolze (Pennwood Home and Hearth) Scott Burk (Scott’s Landscaping) Scott Cohagen (Forever Broadcasting) Neal Diehl (PSU NAHB) Mindy Dillon (Fulton Bank) Betsy Dupuis (BCCZ) Don Gilmore (Gilmore Construction) Brennan Glantz (Bosak Construction) Ann Guss (Kish Bank) Charlie Hackett (SPE Federal Credit Union) CJ Henry (Green Horizon Landscape) Linda Hershey (Proforma LLH Promos) Pat Hesselbach (Community Volunteer) Reidar Jensen (Community Volunteer) Laurene Keck (Sweetland Engineering) Scott Leaper (First National Bank) Wanda Liston (Crescent Supply) Nancy Madden (Community Volunteer) Tim Madden (S & A Homes) Jan McDonald (Community Volunteer) George McMurtry (America’s Carpet Outlet) Dianna Meckley (SPE Federal Credit Union)

“This year’s attendance was up from last year – we had the biggest Saturday turnout in three years!”

Tom Mesko (Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County) Jack Mitchell (Nittany Homes) Andy Orr (Cisney & O’Donnell) Michelle Palm (The Hite Company) David Pencec (Barash Media) Frank Savino (Allied Mechanical) Keith Schaner (Allensville Planing Mill) Missy Schoonover (Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County) Michael Scott (SPE Federal Credit Union) Mike Sgriccia (Alexander Building Construction) Martin and Rowan Sheridan (Tek Results) Susan Shildt (Shildt Financial Services) Sue Swain (SPE Federal Credit Union) Dylan Wadlington (Wadlington Remodeling) Devon Warner (Traditions of America) Donna Wasilko (PNC Bank) Nicole Weatherholtz (PNC Bank) Thadd Wendt (Fine Line Homes) Linda White (First National Bank)

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A SALUTE TO Community Service

Angel Food Ministries Provides Food

By Brian Baney

Angel Food Ministry is a non-profit, nondenominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States.

In 1994, Pastor’s Joe and Linda Wingo of Monroe, Georgia felt led by the Lord to provide food to thirty-four of their neighbors in need, who had been laid off from the local industrial plant.

From this small start, the Wingos developed a system of providing food for all. This Ministry is now a nationwide program and can be found in our very own communities.

The Wesleyan Church, located in our little village of Coleville, is an order and distribution site for this life giving ministry.

Coleville Wesleyan began the Angel Food program in July of 2007. Holly Keen wrote, “We felt like it was a way that we could minister to the community. God has blessed us with many volunteers from the church and the community that lend a hand on distribution day.”

This writer spent Saturday morning (3/12) with Holly Keen and Marie Corrigan at Coleville’s Wesleyan Church, as they took orders from folks stopping in. Besides experiencing incredible fellowship and spiritual testimony, I learned that many in our commu-

nities do not know that this program exists.

I am hoping this article helps to change that.

People from all walks of life stopped in to place their orders. You see, in the Angel Food Ministry, there are NO qualifications, minimums, income restrictions or applications to fill out. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Churches encourage participants who find themselves saving money on their order, to donate their savings to those in need.

Orders and distribution are handled by church host sites. Orders are collected by the host sites during the first part of each month.

These orders are then turned in to the Angel Food main office in Monroe, Georgia, on a predetermined date. Several days later, in the same month, the host site either picks up the food from Angel Food’s 160,000-square-foot warehouse to fill the orders on Distribution Day or, because this ministry is growing nationwide, food is delivered to the host site by a pre-arranged delivery mode. In most cases, as long as there is a truck headed in the direction of a community who wants this program and sees its ministry influence, there are no extra transportation costs.

The way it works for Coleville Wesleyan for the month of April, for example, goes like this; orders are taken at Coleville Wesleyan on Saturday, April 9. From 8 a.m. to 10 .a.m. Then, on Friday, April 22 at 5:15 p.m. (Good Friday – this pick up day may be changed), volunteers will travel to State College Assembly of God at 2201 University Drive to pick up the food delivery that originated at Angel Food Ministry’s warehouse in Georgia.

The volunteers then deliver the orders to Coleville Wesleyan, where participants pick up their orders The friendly smiles of Marie Corrigan from approximately 6:30 p.m. to and Holly Keen greet you at the door 7:30 p.m. of Coleville Wesleyan Church.

The following local churches participate in the Angel Food Ministries: • Coleville Wesleyan Church (814) 355-7064 • Milesburg Living Faith Church (814) 355-4947 • Rebersburg United Methodist Parish (814) 574-3725 • Spring Mill’s Family Life of Penns Valley (814) 422 8740 • State College Bethel Church of the Nazarene (814) 876-1045 • State College Calvary Baptist Church (814) 238-0822, x 38 Marie Corrigan handles • State College Assembly of God the task of accounting for (814) 238-3800 the Angel Food Ministry program

For more background on the Angel Food at Coleville Wesleyan.

Ministry, visit www.angelfoodministries.com.

School Retirees Volunteer Submitted by CCASR

Centre County Association of School Retirees (CCASR) is the county affiliate of the state-wide volunteer organization, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR). The membership is composed of persons retired from a public school within the state who are receiving pensions from PSERS and represent all facets of school employees from support personnel to administrators. Local dues are $8 per year and state dues are $45; members may elect to join either or both groups.

Community service plays an important part in the local activities.

Volunteerism is encouraged and opportunities are offered within the organization to groups such as Operation: Military Kids and Toys for Tots.

An annual Winter Warmth Project has members collecting warm weather items for clients in the county’s Children & Youth Services.

One member is recognized annually as the Volunteer of the Year.

Support for public education is provided through an annual $750 scholarship to a graduating senior in a county high school who plans to enter the field of education.

The Lauretta Woodson Award is presented to two active employees of a school district, a professional and a support person for their efforts on behalf of students.

A mini-grant is offered to active employees to assist in funding exemplary projects or programs. These awards rotate among the local districts.

In conjunction with the PASR, teams of local members visit state legislators to express support for legislation positively affecting school retirees. A small Legislative Political Education Fund assists in educating members about these issues.

Retirees from the four Centre County schools (Philipsburg-Osceola retirees are served by the Clearfield chapter) receive a

free first year of membership. Each member receives three mailings a year along with periodic email up-dates for those who have such communication. Two luncheon meetings are held and an annual picnic. Informal meetings are held the last Tuesday of several months with lunch at a local restaurant.

Lists of local businesses and services who offer discounts to seniors are made available to members. A wide variety of endorsed services are offered through PASR to their members at a discounted price and include dental & vision insurance, DELL computers, admission to Hershey’s Parks, legal assistance, hearing aids, long-term care insurance, and others. Information is available on the PASR web site, www.pasr.org.

Programs providing retirement planning information are periodically offered. Travel opportunities are provided for members and their guests. Recent trips have included Allenberry Playhouse and a trip to Washington, D.C. during the Cherry Blossom Festival is planned.

Service to members in need is stressed and supported by the Social Service Memorial Honor Funds of the local and state organizations. Members who are confined to their homes, hospitals or nursing facilities are visited several times a year by active members who take along a small token of the group’s esteem for these members. Other services to support members in their times of need are provided as appropriate. Special recognition is offered to those members reaching age 90 and above when that information is known.

Contributions to these funds may be made to memorialize or to honor individuals.

Local President Sharon Conaway 103 Limestone Dr., Bellefonte or Membership Chairman Ruth Rishel, 110 Oakwood Lane, Centre Hall would be happy to provide additional information upon request.

A Tapestry of Family Services

Tapestry Family Planning & Health Services (formerly Tapestry of Health) provides patients with a comfortable place to obtain quality, affordable family planning, sexual health, and women’s health services. Tapestry is a non-profit organization that serves both the insured and uninsured in Central Pennsylvania. Our offices are in Bellefonte, Huntingdon, Lock Haven, and Philipsburg.

Many of our patients can receive care at no cost through programs such as Select Plan for Women and HealthyWoman. These programs provide essential women’s health services, including cervical and breast cancer screenings.

If you’d like to help women obtain these and other critical services, please make a donation (checks payable to: Tapestry of Health; mail to: Tapestry of Health, c/o Kelli Musser, 240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823).

`To learn more about our services, please visit our Web site www.tapestryofhealth.com or call your local office Bellefonte: (814)-355-2762; Huntingdon: (814) 643-5364; Lock Haven: (570) 748-6237; Philipsburg: (814) 342-6992.

Centre Region Model Investment Club (CRMIC)

By Star Campbell, Publicity Chair, Centre Region Model Investment Club

Saving for the future is something each of us needs to do. Yet it is difficult to know where to put one’s money. The best low-risk way to get your feet wet in the stock market is through an investment club.

Centre Region Model Investment Club (CRMIC) is a club where attendees can learn about investing in a comfortable, supportive, and engaging environment. As far as we know, CRMIC is the only public investment group in Centre County. Members are individuals who want to learn how to make better investment choices. There are no certified financial planners allowed in the group.

The purpose of the club is investment education and the goal is to learn by actively participating in the club. A typical meeting includes a review and discussion about the club’s holdings and whether to add to or sell any of the current holdings, a 20-minute educational segment on an investment topic, and a discussion of new stocks that might be of interest to the group.

Some of the stocks that the club has purchased are Corning, Fresenius, and Smuckers. After the first year, the club’s stocks were up almost 46 percent and last year the stocks increased by almost 16 percent.

CRMIC is a project of the Central PA Chapter of BetterInvesting. The club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at South Hills School of Business and Technology. The meeting is open to PA residents 18 years and older. For more information, visit www.crmic.org or call (814) 234-8775.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Lamb & Allegheny Streets, Bellefonte

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Friday, March 18th, 4:00 PM ‘til 7:00 PM Traditional New York Style Corned Beef and Cabbage with Dessert and Beverage

Dine in or Take Out $14.75 per person The local Model Investment Club works together to learn and invest in the stock market.

For more information, Call St. John’s Episcopal Church at 355-0497

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A SALUTE TO Community Service

Give Back To Your Community

By Brian Baney

MILESBURG – The Milesburg Lions Club has been in existence since 1949. Since then, this community-based organization has given back to many residents and charitable groups.

President, Ken Snavely leads a faithful following of Lions Club officers and volunteers.

One of their main fund-raising events, bingo, occurs every Thursday night at the Milesburg Community Center. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. with a supper menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, sloppy joes and such. The games begin at 7 p.m.

Community involvement is the key for the Lion’s Club. They’ve handed out food to the needy, contributing $125 toward eye glass purchases of Milesburg residents, and sponsoring the Lion’s Club little league team. They

donate funds and time to other organizations such as The American Diabetes Association; Centre County Seeing Eye 4-H Puppy Raising Club; Camp Victory; a camp for blind and disabled; and the Faith Center Food Bank. The list could go on and on.

If you are of a mind to put your free time to good use, look into the Milesburg Lion’s Club. They are always looking for volunteers.

Good people helping good people. How can you go wrong?

In the near future, watch for the unveiling of the improvements to the Milesburg Community Center – materials and elbow grease provided by the Milesburg Lion’s Club.

For more information, the public is welcome to attend the meetings which are held at the Milesburg Community Center the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Lend these good people a hand, and you can make the difference in the lives of many in need in your community.

Donations Needed for Lions Charity Fundraiser PLEASANT GAP – The Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club is a community-based service organization dedicated to helping others.

On the evening of May 6 at 6 p.m. they will hold the annual spring charity auction at the Central PA Institute of Science & Technology (formerly Vo-Tech school in Pleasant Gap) to help raise funds for scholarships and many other local charities. Ronald S. Gilligan will be the auctioneer. CPI is asking that donations be available for pick up on or before April 1 so they can compile a list of businesses and donated items to put on Mr. Gilligan’s web site.

Charities supported from last years auction were: Little League, Boy Scouts, local food bank, Beacon Lodge (disabled children), hearing and eye testing, purchase eye glasses

for needy families, local family with special needs, building fund for the Pleasant Gap Fire company, Camp Cadet, to name a few.

Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club is asking you to take this opportunity to help by donating any item(s), gifts, or services suitable to auction – or any monetary donation you wish to give.

The outcome will depend on the generous nature of community-minded individuals and businesses.

You may respond by calling one of the following members: David Walker (814) 383-4248, Terry Horner (814) 359-3311, Joe Pringle (814) 359-2178, Randy Kern (814) 355-5946, or mail your response to the Pleasant Gap Area Lions Club c/o David Walker, 151 Hancock Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

OOOs and AHHs for PAWS PAWS wins a $2,000 grant from the ASPCA! STATE COLLEGE – Due to the amazing efforts of both Centre County PAWS and Stocker Subaru, PAWS placed third in the “Share the Love Contest” sponsored by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). The ASPCA awarded prizes to the organizations who participated and they felt had the most impact.

During the past Holiday Season, PAWS & Stocker Subaru joined with the ASPCA and Subaru of America for its annual year-end “Share the Love” campaign and celebration.

PAWS had a kickoff event on December 11, 2010 at Stocker Subaru where they took over the whole place, including the service department.

Gene Stocker, the owner of the dealership, had included some of PAWS adoptable dogs and cats in a television commercial and a public service announcement. At the event PAWS had a local television station, WTAJ, conduct a news report. A local radio station, WBUS, did a live broadcast throughout the promotion. PAWS held a drawing where any person who donated to the shelter was entered to win gift cards from local venues.

In addition, Subaru made free pet ID tags for anyone in attendance.

Many people came and met the pets available for adoption, signed up for volunteering, donated much needed items, to the shelter and participated in the fun.

During the kickoff event, PAWS got two foster applications, five dog applications (which is more than half of the dogs we took to the event), and one cat application.

State College Young Professionals

State College Young Professionals is a group of active, civic-minded young professionals who share a vision of making the State College area a great place to live, work, play, and shop.

We are leading a movement that is breathing new life into our area and supporting everything that makes Happy Valley a unique, memorable, and rewarding place to live and visit. We are also working to prevent the migration of educated young people to larger cities and to encourage those who have left the area to return to the Central Pennsylvania region.

Get involved and be a part of the change. We hold many social, recreational and charitable events every month. For more information, visit www.scyoungpros.com or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scyoungpros.

Foster Care Appreciation Banquet

May is National Foster Care Month. On May 31, Centre County Children and Youth Services will be recognizing and honoring Centre County foster parents by holding an annual appreciation banquet. The banquet consists of awards, a dinner, a raffle, as well as speakers to show their appreciation of foster parents’ roles in helping children in need throughout our communities. We truly value our foster parents and their efforts in making a difference in the children’s lives that they forever touch.

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During the event, PAWS received $266 in monetary donations and an estimated $500 worth of inkind donations – g reat for a short time and a small town. A total of 21 dogs and 16 cats were adopted in the month of December alone. Beyond that, it was a great success as a community relations publicity standpoint. PAWS and Stocker Subaru will use their newly formed partnership for future events such as this one to raise awareness and increase adoptions.

Due to the publicity and awareness of need in this community, PAWS has also received two anonymous donations. One of these gifts was a $4,000 donation towards PAWS spay/neuter program. The PAWS Spay/Neuter Program provides a range of services for people seeking help with spaying or neutering their own animals or stray/ feral animals they are caring for. The other is a matching gift of $10,000. The purpose of the matching gift pledge is to stimulate giving in the months that PAWS struggles for donations. The matching gift would be for all gifts to PAWS, except those contributions made for events (i.e. ticket purchases).

Centre County PAWS has been in existence for more than 30 years. PAWS is committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs, educating citizens on responsible pet ownership, providing spay/neuter assistance, and ending pet over-population.

It is a non-euthanasia, member-supported, volunteer-enabled organization dedicated to the Promotion of Animal Welfare and Safety. For more information visit www.centrecountypaws.org.

restaurant, business, etc., it would respectfully be received and your business would be given recognition at the banquet, in the Centre County Gazette, as well as in the Centre Daily Times for your kind donation. If you choose to send a check, you can make it payable to: Centre County Children and Youth Services. Also, please write on the memo line: Centre County CYS, Foster Parent Banquet.

Donations/Checks can be sent to the following address: Family Intervention Crisis Services, Attn: Jordan Joyce, Foster Home Recruiter, 310 West Linn Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Where Centre County’s On TV!

Channels 7 and 98 on the Comcast and Windstream Cable Systems

Tune in to C-NET for Coverage of Local Concerts, Sports and Community Events along with Meeting Coverage of Centre Region Municipalities, State College and Bellefonte Area School Boards Centre Region COG and the Centre County Commissioners Watch C-NET Programs On-line, On-Demand at www.cnet1.org

Lions Thrive on Community Service The State College Lions are members of the world’s largest service organization. The State College Lions provides free eye exams and eye glasses to the needy, scholarships to State High seniors, annual contributions to local community services and international efforts, thousands of community service hours to local service projects, and much more.

One of the oldest continuing projects is the Halloween Parade. Started in 1946, it remains one of the club’s strongest youth activities. With the support of the State College Parks and Recreation Department, the club provides treats and prizes for approximately 1,400 marchers in the annual event.

The State College Lions Club gathers at Damon’s Restaurant on East College Avenue in State College at 6:15 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month from September through June, and the first Thursday of July and August. These casual-dress, dinner meetings feature a discussion of club activities and a monthly guest speaker or presentation.

To find out more about the State College Lions or express interest in joining, contact us via our Web site: http://www.statecollegelions.org/index.cfm.

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A SALUTE TO Community Service

Event Puts Volunteers & Charities Together

By Meredith (Miller) Peachey

BELLEFONTE – The state of the economy may be affecting job availability, but there is no shortage of work to be done in your community, if you have the heart to volunteer. This was the inspiration behind the first ever Volunteer Fair, held Saturday March 12 at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte and sponsored by the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce.

“I thought this was a great idea,” said Karen Soble, director of volunteer services at Centre Crest, representing one of 30+ organizations that filled the meeting area with display tables and sign-up sheets for any and all who were interested in giving of their time to serve.

“Part of what the chamber does is community development,” said Gary Hoover, chamber director, as to why they sponsored such an event. Matt Hill, chamber president, added, “Volunteering is a dying art (and) is the life-blood of these organizations” and hoped that all those represented at the fair, including the 15-20 members of the chamber, would benefit from the occasion.

Of course, there’s always a need for volunteers with Mount Nittany Medical Center and the American Red Cross. Mt. Nittany needs paramedic assistants, both in Bellefonte and at their main location, as well as evening and weekend volunteers with the snack shop, gift shop, and reception desk.

The Red Cross, with offices and State College and Philipsburg, needs volunteers for their disaster-action teams, who provide assistance at fire and flood scenes, for example, to families and emergency responders, as well as people to take phone calls after hours, to verify emergency situations for military families

and personnel, not to mention help at blood drives and health-and-safety services. Volunteers for both Mt Nittany and the Red Cross are trained; training with the Red Cross also opens the door to be deployed nationally.

According to Romayne Naylor, Red Cross Emergency Services Director, “Some of my very best volunteers came to the Red Cross during the 2005 hurricanes” and said such an opportunity “helps our community to be more prepared…to build capacity.”

Other areas to volunteer in a similar fashion are with Centre Homecare, Inc. to help in hospice care; Community Help Center to provide transportation to appointments; The Oaks in Pleasant Gap as a social volunteer to assist with various activities and transportation needs; and Sunny Days Adult Day Care Center. “We desperately need volunteers,” said Sunny Days director, Phyllis Galio.

Megan Evans, Communications Director for Centre County United Way, said that despite the organization having “a national presence” that they, as a whole, are “a community builder,” funding 40 partner agencies locally, some of which were individually represented at the fair, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Girls Scouts. But volunteering with those agencies isn’t the only service opportunity with United Way. For the past 16 years, on the first Thursday in October, the organization has sponsored Day of Caring, where individuals or groups give of their time and skills towards “improvement projects” for various not-for-profit agencies, facilities, and groups. They also sponsor Trash to Treasure at PSU in the spring, using volunteers to sort and prepare donated items from departing students. Volunteers are also needed to repre-

The first-ever Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce, was held on Saturday March 12 at Lambert Hall.

sent donors in the community and allocate funds for their partner agencies and work on fundraising committees.

The Bellefonte Garden Club “always needs volunteers with projects around town,” said Lisa Duchene, vice president. Such volunteer opportunities include, but aren’t limited “I’ve never volunteered and I figured this would to, downtown beautifibe the place to learn about all the areas I could,” cation, maintaining the said Dixee Wagner, of Zion, who attended the 9/11 Memorial GarVolunteer Fair on Saturday. den, and helping at the Children’s Garden.

If you like helping with children, The Second Mile also needs volunteers, especially in their Friend Fitness Program to mentor children in physical fitness at Lion’s Heart gym in State College. You could volunteer with this year’s Bellefonte Children’s Fair, to be held June 4. According to Joan Coble, vice president for the Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary (who sponsors the fair), helpers are needed to set-up, contact donors, and tear down… basically anybody “alive and breathing,” said Coble.

Other volunteer opportunities in BelleThe Community Help Centre fonte include those with the American Philawas one of 30+ organizations telic Society (AKA American Stamp Club) at represented at the Volunteer Fair. the Match Factory, to process donated stamps for children’s stamp collections; Bellefonte torical and Cultural Society, are also lookHistorical Railroad Society for restoration of ing for people to help with their events. trains and hosts for train rides; Bellefonte Bor- Jazz PA needs “help before and during the ough to serve on various committees and au- festival,” commented Leslie Wagner, which thorities; and the Centre County Library and include members for their Information Table, Historical Museum to help catalog and file Errands, Indoor and Outdoor, and Stage older documents and be part of the “Friend’s Manager committees. The BHCA needs help with coordinators for their arts projects and Group” to help raise funds.

According to Melanie Phillips, branch events, such as the Mills Brothers Concert on manager, the age span for volunteers is wide, April 2.

Pets Come First, Fonda’s Foundlings including “teenagers, mothers, (and) retired (both rescue animals), Office of Aging, HBI, folks.”

Inc., the Youth Service Bureau, Faith Centre,

The Logan Fire company is also lookand Sunny Days Adult Day Care all also paring “for anything…social, administrative, fire ticipated in the event. fighters…there are lots of different ways to

“My mother always taught me to give volunteer with the fire company,” said Chuck something back,” concluded Hoover. “It’s the Salvanish, president. most rewarding experience.”

Jazz PA and the BHCA, Bellefonte His-

Soroptimist International of Centre County

By Linda Wilson, SI of Centre County

Stemming from the Latin words soro (sister) and optima (the best), the name Soroptimist freely translated means “best for women.” We are an international organization of business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. Soroptimist helps other women and girls by giving them the resources to create positive change – for themselves, their families, their communities and the world.

In more than 120 countries throughout the world, almost 100,000 Soroptimist members help women and girls live their dreams each and every day. Soroptimist also enjoys official United Nations NGO status as advocates on behalf of women’s issues worldwide.

Locally, SI of Centre County, was chartered in 1986 and meets monthly for a dinner meeting at the Atherton Hotel in State College. Some months we have a business meeting following dinner and other months we have a program where we learn about community needs.

Our major program is the Women’s Opportunity Awards.

The program offers cash grants to women who, as primary wage earners for their families, must enter or return to the workforce. The Women’s Opportunity Awards helps women cultivate new skills, further their education, and regain independence. Many Women’s Opportunity Award recipients are survivors of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and all have triumphed over daunting challenges. Recipients can use the cash for any education-related expense they wish, including books, carfare, childcare, and even rent. In addition to the financial assistance, this program gives women a sense of pride and accomplishment. It was that sense of empowerment that carried thousands of women through difficult times while they pursued their dreams.

Here, in our community, we are working to help domestic violence victims by working with the Women’s Resource Center. Last year we set up a fund at Tire Town where women staying at the center can have maintenance or new tires on their cars that enables them to get to work while living at the center. We also provided funds for the center to provide translation services to women who contact them that don’t speak English. We purchased a TTY so that hearing impaired women have access to domestic violence support.

Club members also donated clothes to PA Workwear in Bellefonte to help women have the professional clothes they need for interviews and jobs. These are just a few of the ways we are helping women in the community.

In 2006 SI of Centre County chartered the Venture Club of Centre County. Venture is a service project of Soroptimist and is made up of young women who wish to do volunteer work in their local community. Both clubs work together on many of their service projects like providing lunch for disadvantaged children at Black Moshannon for the Second Mile summer program.

We raise funds by working the concession stands at the Penn State Volleyball and Track Meets and by an annual poinsettia sale during the holidays. This year we are also having a lasagna dinner to raise funds for Stormbreak Youth Shelter.

Soroptimists support and encourage each other while having fun together. Each year we have a summer picnic and

a holiday party in December. Annually Soroptimists and Venturists get together and have a potluck dinner and play jeopardy. Each club puts up $250 and the winner gets to donate to the charity of their choice.

In addition to the programs I’ve just discussed, we also honor girls for their volunteer efforts through our “Violet Richardson Award” which recognizes a high school student’s’ volunteerism in the community. Our Ruby Award – Making a Difference for Women celebrates the work individual women do to improve the lives of other women and girls. We also support local projects that lift women out of poverty through the Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls. These grants have helped nearly 120,000 women and their families live better lives since the program began in 1997 at the federation level. Our club is currently submitting a grant for funds to renovate the kitchen at Stormbreak Youth Shelter. In addition to renovating the kitchen Soroptimists and Venturists will present workshops to the residents on Teen Dating Violence, Healthy Eating, and Dental Hygiene.

We are always looking for new members who are interested in volunteer service. For more information about Soroptimist or to attend a meeting please contact Linda Wilson at HJLAW11@aol.com or 814 234-0658 or go to the website www.soroptimist.org. Thank you to The Gazette for inviting us to tell the community a little about who we are and what we do.

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A SALUTE TO Community Service The American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans Helping Veterans – Still Serving America

By Brian E. Bassett

It just wouldn’t be right to salute volunteer organizations that provide community services without include VSOs. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are the two most prominent, and deserve your attention.

Why Join a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) like The American Legion or the Veterans of Foreign Wars?

VSOs are dedicated to serving American veterans and their families, and other community members in need with VA Healthcare, GI Bill benefits, and relief during emergencies.

They offer programs designed to educate America’s youth and communities about Americanism, Democracy, National Security; and providing and ensuring veterans’ rights and benefits.

Member Benefits The American Legion and the VFW offer members and their families many, varied benefits. Members enjoy discounted pricing on valuable merchandise and services as well as the same services and programs designed to help all veterans and community members in need. Those with local post homes offer a safe place for members to recreate and visit – with their fellow veterans who share an unbreakable bond – especially those from the same branch of service and war era.

VFW: “Our strength comes from you.�

Simply put, the VFW strives to do good things for deserving people; particularly veterans, their families, and their communities. From local grassroots ideas to national influence, they

work everyday to make a difference. It grows stronger with each individual membership.

Please visit www.vfw.org or www.vfwpahq.org to learn more about the VFW and its affiliate and auxiliary programs, or to find your local post.

Eligibility: If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service, have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea, or have received hostile-fire or imminent-danger pay, then you’re eligible to join.

This fundamental difference between the VFW and other veterans’ organizations – one in which members take considerable pride – is the eligibility qualifications.

The VFW welcomes all who meet the eligibility criteria.

LEGION: “Still Serving America.�

The value of American Legion Membership is built around four major missions called The Four Pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. The American Legion does these things for free, because it has an army of volunteers – each member a wartime veteran. The American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania, is the largest in the country, with approximately 200,000 members.

Please visit www.pa-legion.com or www.legion.org to learn more about The American Legion and its affiliate and auxiliary programs, or to find your local post.

Eligibility:

WWI, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918; WWII & Merchant Marine, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; Korean War, June 25 1950 to January 31, 1955; Vietnam War, February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975; Lebanon and Granada, August 24 1982 to July 31, 1984; Panama, December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990; and Gulf War / War on Terrorism, August 2 1990 until cessation of hostilities as determined by the U.S. government.

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Each local VSO exists to serve the community in which it resides. Profits from monies raised at a local post are used specifically to support veterans and their families in need; and provide for other community-service programs.

The best moneyraising enterprise most Pennsylvania posts employ is the Catering Club Canteen, operated by the Home Association or House Committee. Unfortunately one damaging misconception adopted by the general public is that the local VSO post is no more than a neighborhood bar – when, in fact, it is a Veterans’ Memorial Home dedicated to serving veterans and the community. The post canteen is a fund-raising operation that doubles as a recreational facility for veterans, their guests, their affiliate and auxiliary counterparts, and Home Association social members.

I challenge you to call your local VSO, talk with an official representative – and find out how the post operates in your community. Ask the representative to meet you at the post home and give you a guided tour. I know he or she will be happy to do so. Then: get involved! You’ll be glad that you did.

Brian E. Bassett is a Paid-up-for-Life member of The American Legion and a Life Member of the VFW with 42-years’ continuous membership in each.

Kiwanis Hosting Pancake & Sausage Festival

The State College Kiwanis is hosting a Pancake and Sausage Festival Saturday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Beaver and Garner, State College.

All-you-can-eat – adults $5 and children $3.

This is a community fund-raiser with all proceeds going to their Youth Services project.

The Grange: Promoting Rural America

By Chris Crestani, Bald Eagle Grange #151

The Grange is a family fraternal organization dedicated to the betterment of rural America through community service, education, legislation, and fellowship.

Bald Eagle Grange #151 adheres to the mission statement of the Pennsylvania State Grange which is: “The PA State Grange supports the local Granges to help members grow as individuals, unify their communities, and create opportunity through legislation and service.�

Bald Eagle Grange is a small Grange, one of 12 in Centre County, located in Runville.

We have 20 members who work hard raising funds to distribute to many different local organizations. We have provided funds, service and items to the following charities: Snow Show Food Bank, Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home, Toys for Tots, Central PA SPCA, Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, Centre Crest, and Faith Mission among others.

We are always seeking new members to join our Grange. To become a member or for more information, contact Bob Davidson (814) 355-7734 or Chris Crestani (814) 359-4230.

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A SALUTE TO Community Service State College Elks Initiation

Community Walk for Suicide Prevention

STATE COLLEGE: The State College Elks held its most recent initiation at the Elks Country Club recently, under the leadership of Exalted Ruler David Immel. Shown in the photo, from left to right: Dave Wasson, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Dwayne Rush; Tim Beattie; Rita Wasson (sitting); Doug Garban; Mike Weyant; Dave Immel, Exalted Ruler

State College Elks Announce

Officer of the Year

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Elks outgoing Exalted Ruler David Immel recently announced his selection of David Wasson as the Officer of Year for Lodge Year 2010-2011. Dave Wasson has served in the chairs for many years, and this year served as Esteemed Loyal Knight.

Congratulations David.

Contributed by Out of the Darkness

STATE COLLEGE – The 2011 Centre County Out of the Darkness Community Walk is being hosted on Saturday, April 9 at Medlar Field to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention initiatives nationally and within our community.

In 2009 there were 13 confirmed deaths by suicide in our county and those involved with the 5th Annual Centre County Out of the Darkness Community Walk are hoping to bring the issues of suicide and depression into the light. Last year more than 800 walkers helped to raise roughly $40,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and those funds have been used to train local law enforcement, educators, and counselors as well as create the documentary, Toward

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Celebrates Anniversary

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its ReStore. The event is March 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will be a silent auction featuring donated art and handy objects created with reused materials.

You can also register to win door prizes. Greyt Bedazzlies by Sheena will be there with original designed jewelry for sale. Ten percent of

Elk of the Year

STATE COLLEGE – At its annual end-of-Lodge-Year officers get-together, outgoing Exalted Ruler David Immel announced that he had selected Ray Caravan as Elk of the Year for State College Elks Lodge # 1600. Ray has been instrumental in providing continuing coverage of State College Elks news through publication of the State College Elks newsletter.

Polishing Uncut Diamonds: State College Downtown Rotary Invests in Area Youth

By Laurel B. Sanders

Sometimes our sense of duty and our hope for a bright future call us to invest in people and projects for which we may never see the full results.

Is such an investment a burden or a privilege?

In the eyes of the State College Downtown Rotary Club, there’s no question: investing in area youth is a privilege and a risk worth taking.

Whether the club is distributing dictionaries, supporting study abroad programs, facilitating leadership development, or providing scholarships, it is exposing uncut diamonds among our youth, uncovering their uniqueness and their brilliance.

Founded in 1986, the club’s 46 members serve the community’s youth through fundraising, educational and humanitarian projects, and leadership programs. Major initiatives include:

Distributing approximately 700 dictionaries annually to Centre region third-graders to promote literacy (with the State College (Evening) Rotary Club); Providing YMCA scholarships to support needy children; Facilitating study abroad for high school students and educating them to ensure success; Organizing cultural exchanges with young professionals in foreign countries to promote education, cultural understanding, and peace; Offering speech contests for high school students that require contestants to examine challenging situations for Rotarian principles of truth, fairness, goodwill, and societal benefit; Choosing students for leadership development programs through the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) scholarship program; Providing cash scholarships for graduates to advance their studies in technical fields;

Daylight, which told stories of suicide and survivorship in Centre County.

Community members are encouraged to join us as we walk for suicide prevention this spring. Walkers can register for free at www. outofthedarkness.org as an individual walker or as part of a team. Check-in on April 9 begins at 11 a.m. and we will feature a series of pre-walk events including a screening of Toward Daylight, a performance by PJ Maierhofer, the 2010 Penn State Blue Sapphire, and opening remarks from Representative Kerry Benninghoff and suicide survivors.

For more information or to volunteer at the walk please contact Susan Kennedy at (814) 880-7110 or susank81@gmail.com.

Co-sponsoring the Penn State Rotaract Club, which offers great opportunities for mentoring future Rotarians by encouraging college-age men and women to be involved in their community and in the world; Supporting Rotary International programs such as polio eradication and clean water, so children around the globe can develop and flourish.

The club also provides financial support to the State College Area Food Bank and transports generous produce donations from the weekly downtown Farmers’ Market during harvest season; many families and children benefit.

Three charter members remain active and will celebrate their 25th Rotary year this fall: Mark Meckstroth, a retired minister formerly from Faith United Church of Christ; Joe Geise, President of Management and Production at Doty & Hench; and Jim Eberly, Operations Manager at Moyer Jewelers. Mr. Eberly is District Governor Nominee for District 7350, which serves central Pennsylvania and part of Maryland and West Virginia. All three men have been continuously active since the club’s founding and have been involved in multiple fundraisers, programs, and projects.

According to Jim Eberly, “Supporting our youth is vital to shaping our community’s future, and the possibilities are only limited to their collective vision, leadership, and dedication.

The programs of Rotary International and the youth-oriented focus of our club help to uncover and develop the hidden brilliance of our youth and give them opportunities to shine.

Someday, we hope they will adopt the motto of Rotary International in their daily lives, choosing to give “Service Above Self ” and continuing our commitment to improve the quality of life in this region and beyond.”

Laurel Sanders is the executive director of Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten and the Worship & Music Coordinator at Grace Lutheran Church. She serves on the board of the State College Downtown Rotary Club.

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ReStore is a non-profit, retail facility which sells donated, new, and used building materials to the public. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County’s (HFHGCC) building program. In addition to providing funding for HFHGCC, it provides a place for the public to purchase affordable materials for home-improvement projects and diverts usable materials from the landfill.

HFHGCC is a non-profit, faith based ministry building simple, decent affordable houses for families in need of shelter. The ReStore is at 1155 Zion Road, Bellefonte, a half mile off I-99 Exit 83.

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A SALUTE TO Community Service Penns Valley Kiwanis Club Serves the Community in Many Ways

By Sam Stitzer

Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The focus of the Kiwanis organization is on supporting charities and organizations that mainly benefit children.

The Penns Valley Kiwanis Club was chartered in 2005, and today has 12 members. Although not large in numbers, the benefits of their efforts are seen far and wide in the Penns Valley area. They sponsor and assist many organizations in Penns Valley. They help to send kids to the PA State Police Camp Cadet. They support the Penns Valley Athletic Boosters. They donate tolocal food banks, Child Development Services, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the Centre Hall and East Penns Valley libraries. They also sponsor a kids’ Bike Rodeo

Penns Valley KiwanisClub Officers for 2011 are:

President – Devra Wolfe

President-Elect – Karen Cramer

Secretary – Pat Long

Treasurer – George Bucek

The Club Directors are: Russell (Skip) Shuey, Tom Jordan, and Jim Shunk.

each May.

Penns Valley Kiwanis sponsors the Kiwanis Key Club at Penns Valley High School, and helps to send students to a Key Club Convention in Hershey each year, and they annually provide a $400 scholarship to an outstanding senior. The Key Club also cleans up litter along Sinking Creek Road in Gregg Township.

The Penns Valley Kiwanis Club plans several fundraisers for 2011, including a basket bingo, a Wisecrackers comedy night, and their famous Mud Volleyball Tournament.

As you can see, these folks are very busy serving the Penns Valley community, and they can always use some help. If you would like to become a member of the Penns Valley Kiwanis Club, call Devra Wolfe at (814) 422-8710. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Old Fort American Legion building.

Teams got “down and dirty� at last year’s Mud Volleyball tournament. This year’s tournament will be held on June 11.

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American Philatelic Society Gretchen Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-933-3810 gretchen@stamps.org

Sunny Days Adult Center Phyllis Galio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814- 357-0292 sunnydays115@earthlink.net

American Red Cross Romayne Naylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-571-2879 romayne@cccredcross.org

Tallyrand Park Committee True Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814- 355-1458 truefisher@yahoo.com

Bellefonte Borough Don Holderman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-355-1501 dholderman@bellefonte.net

The Oaks Senior Community Danielle Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-359-2782 danielle.michael@alsm.org

Bellefonte Garden Club Wilda Stanfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-353-1456 whs11@scasd.org

Victorian Christmas Sally Houser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-883-2033 srchouser@comcast.net

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society Susan Hochreiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-235-2267 Susannovak@aol.com

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Penn State wrestlers looking for National Championship

By Les Barnhart

While the tournament focus this weekend around Penn State as well as the rest of the country may be on the NCAA basketball, the wrestlers will look to steal a bit of the spotlight with their National Championship Tournament. You may not find offices filled with bracket pools for this tournament but it is usually every bit as exciting and often times more so than their basketball counterparts. Unlike in the Big Ten tournament, Penn State as well as the other eastern schools should have a strong following with the national tournament being held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Fresh off their winning of their Big Ten Championship, the Nittany Lions will have wrestlers competing in eight of the possible ten weight classes during the NCAA Championships this weekend. The Nittany Lions will send Brad Pataky

(125), third seeded Andrew Long (133), sixth seeded freshman Andrew Alton (141), second seeded Frank Molinaro (149), third seeded and undefeated freshman David Taylor (157), second seeded freshman Ed Ruth (174), ninth seeded Quentin Wright (184) and ninth seeded Cameron Wade at heavyweight into The City of Brotherly Love looking to be crowned All-Americans and potentially NCAA Champions.

With eight wrestlers in the field, Penn State stands to be a factor in the team race as well Friday 10:30am but will certainly face chal lenges from both Cornell, who has nine wrestlers in the Friday 7:00pm tournament, as well as Iowa who advanced eight into the Saturday 11:00am tournament after losing the Big Ten title to Penn State by Saturday 7:30pm one point two weeks ago.

One of the weight classes to watch will be at 184lbs

Little Lions Eliminated

By Matt Masullo

It was a tale of two halves for the State College Little Lions in Saturday’s first-round PIAA Class AAAA playoff game versus the Blue Devils of Mount Lebanon. All that was missing in the game were some helmets and shoulder pads, as State College was eliminated from this year’s PIAA playoffs with a 60-48 loss.

The Little Lions held a five-point lead at the half with a score of 29-24, thanks in part to forcing nine first-half turnovers of the Blue Devils. In the second half, Mount Lebanon turned to their future Division 1A football prospect to take the game over. Paul Lang, a Michigan State recruit, led all scorers with 24 points. His

Blue Devil teammate Evan Eaton contributed 23 points in the win.

Missing from the Blue Devil lineup was Tim Cwalina, a Virginia football recruit who tips the scales around three bills.

State College would score only three points in the third quarter, thanks in part to the physical defensive play from the Blue Devils. The Little Lions turned the ball over six times in the quarter, and Mount Lebanon would score 18 points in the third to essentially put the game away.

In the fourth quarter, State College would get as close as six points, but the size of the Blue Devils proved to be too much down the stretch. Cody Cooper led the Little Lions with 15 points in the loss. Kyle Kanaskie added 10 in the loss for State College, who finished their season with a 13-10 record.

Congratulations on a successful season boys!

where locals Quentin Wright and Steve Bosak will compete.

Wright, a Bald Eagle Area graduate now wrestles for Penn State while Bosak, a State College graduate and the third seed in the weight class, attends Cornell. Both would need to advance to the finals in order for them to meet in the championship bracket.

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Lady Little Lions Season Ends

By Matt Masullo

The Lady Little Lions basketball team couldn’t get into a rhythm last week, as they dropped their PIAA Class AAAA play-in game to Bethel Park, losing 47-29. State College finished the season with a 13-10 record.

State College kept the game close through first quarter, and had a three-point lead early in the second quarter. However, the ball stopped dropping for the Lady Little Lions as the managed to score only 12 points on the second half as Bethel Park continued to pull away.

Junior Gina Torretti led State College with 13 points, but no other Lady Little Lion scored more than five points for the game. Torretti returns to a State College team next season that will see seven seniors graduate this spring.

Congratulations on a successful season girls!

Les Barnhart, I wanted to take the time to pass along my sincere thanks and gratitude for all you do as a writer and supporter of Centre County Athletics. I realize that many people played an important role in helping to make the evening a success. You and everyone else who had a hand in the banquet Sunday evening are to be commended for your efforts. Thank you.

I was glad to have been a part of such a wonderful evening to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of several of our local athletes. It was a great night. I hope that it was the start of an annual event that will continue for many years to come.

Thank you again for all you do for our local athletes and teams.

Please feel free to pass this along to all who shared in making the evening a success. I recognize that without their support, the evening could not have taken place. Thank you again to everyone involved.

Sincerely, Martin A. Tobias Head Football Coach Penns Valley Area High School Thanks Coach,

We certainly hope that all those who attended felt the same way. It was our pleasure to honor those players as we did. The event itself would never have worked had it not been for the coaches such as yourself as well as the parents and of course the players.

I am always looking forward to football season, especially when we are so fortunate to have the local schools we have. We look forward to once again honoring the next Centre County Player of the Year at season’s end.

On behalf of all of us, thank you again, Coach.

Les Barnhart Sports Editor

Attention

Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

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

You can even submit your own name and deny it to your friends and teammates.

Please feel free to contact me at my email address: sports@centrecountygazette. com regarding your sports story as well as a phone number where

you can be reached if needed.

You can also post your ideas for a story or a recap of your game on the Centre County Sports page on Facebook.

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

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

— Les Barnhart, Sports Editor

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Exceptional Equestrian

Nittany Region is Seeking Interested Players for Keystone State Games

By Kulsoom Khan

Horses are among the most useful and revered creatures on this planet and no one knows this better than professional rider and horse trainer, Carolina Vargas Peraza. Peraza grew up in Bogota, Columbia, where she first learned to ride as a young child. Her mother took her for lessons and she eventually developed a passion and a talent for the sport.

She came to the United States nine years ago, living first in Florida for a while.

She then got a job offer that took her to Canada for about a year. She moved to the State College area last October.

Carolina Vargas Peraza is a professional horse rider and trainer with extensive experience working with horses and riders in Colombia, Venezuela, and Canada as well as the United States.

Peraza has been in many horse riding competitions and has competed in the areas of jumper/hunter, in which the rider and the horse jump over fences and dressage, which includes training methods that emphasize a horse’s athletic skill, grace, and movement.

“Dressage is harmony between the horse and the rider,” she says. Peraza also says that it includes strong communication between the horse and rider, so the horse can follow the rider’s orders. “It’s like he’s (the horse) dancing with you.

That’s what it looks like.”

She attends competitions here in Pennsylvania and other states. This summer, Peraza will go to horse shows in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Even though she has been doing this for a long time, Peraza admits that she does get somewhat nervous at the start of every show.

“It always gives you a little bit of butterflies. Horses can get nervous as well,” she says. Peraza says it’s also a lot of fun for her too. “It’s a little bit of an adrenaline rush, but it’s a great feeling.”

Peraza also runs a horse-training program in State College at the Sweet Home Farm. The program includes boarding and riding lessons for those interested in going on to the competitive level and training for the horses themselves. She currently has eight horses in the program and is pleased with how it has been going. “The response has been amazing,” Peraza says.

Peraza competes in the areas of hunter/jumper and dressage in horse shows.

In Peraza’s opinion, the best thing about riding horses and working with them is the bond that forms between the rider and the horse – how they learn to communicate and understand each other over time.

“It’s two individuals – two brains working together. In other sports, it’s only one,” she says. “That’s the beauty of it – more than the horse show or getting first place. If you go in there with your partner and we’re on the same page, then the results will be great.”

Bellefonte Returns from Hershey with Two Medalists

By Les Barnhart

HERSHEY – Centre County sent six wrestlers to Hershey’s Giant Center last weekend in search of a medal in the PIAA State Wrestling Championships. When the mats were taken up Saturday night, half of those wrestlers wore medals around their necks. Overall not a bad showing but amid the celebration was disappointment but that in a microcosm is sports after all.

Bellefonte went a perfect two-for-two in medalists as both Tom Traxler and Brad Grieb capped off their senior seasons and high school wrestling careers with a sixth and fourth place finish respectively.

State College’s Scott Bosak was the lone Little Lion to advance to the state tournament and he returned with a fifth place finish to round out the Centre County place winners.

Traxler (32-8) wrestled in the 119 weight class and opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Jon Brigham of Cumberland Valley. He rebounded from a 5-3 quarterfinal loss to Blue Mountain’s Corey Keener with an 8-6 win in the consolation round over Josh DiSanto of Pennsbury. Traxler picked his third win of the tournament with a 6-0 win over Derrick Nelson (Waynesburg) to move on to the fourth round of consolations. That is where he fell 6-1 to Tyson Dippery (Central Dauphin) before dropping a 9-2 decision to Dereck Enders (Big Spring) in the fifth place bout.

Grieb (38-9) fought through a tough 160 pound field to claim his County-best fourth place finish. He opened with two wins; a 5-1 win over Marc Wagner (Delaware Valley) and a 2-1 tiebreaker win over Mike Shermot (Governor Mifflin), and was the only County wrestler to reach the semifinal round in the championship bracket. He would lose in that round as he dropped a 9-4 decision to Michael Ottinger of Parkland.

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From there, he dropped into the fourth round of the consolations and defeated LaSalle College’s Shane Springer, 3-2. In the third place bout, Grieb lost a hard fought battle to Zach Thomson of Mechanicsburg, 6-3.

Bald Eagle Area’s Jake Taylor, Philipsburg-Osceola’s Logan Walstrom and Elliot Dillon of Penns Valley also advanced to the PIAA tournament but each fell short of their goal of medaling. Walstrom ended his junior campaign with a 31-14 record after falling 5-1 to Norristown’s Brandon Parker, 5-1, to open the tournament. He was then pinned in 1:43 in his consolation bout by Cole Sheptock of Northampton to end his weekend.

Dillon (24-10) suffered a similar fate to Walstrom in the AA tournament as he opened with a 6-0 loss to undefeated (41-0) Matt Mongera (Seneca) and then was pinned by Matthew Wolf (Bermudian Springs) in the second period of their consolation match.

Taylor (33-3) ended his impressive sophomore season far earlier than he wanted as he started off the tournament with a narrow 3-2 loss to Shane Gilmore (Council Rock South).

He rallied back for a 7-2 win over Zach Bambary (Easton) in the consolation round to advance to the second day of the tournament. That would be as far as he would make it though as a 6-3 loss to Cole Baxter of Butler would end his run at following in his father’s footsteps of being a PIAA medalist. As a sophomore, the talented Eagle has two more seasons to reach that podium. Same bet is not to bet against him.

Congratulations to not only the local place winners at Hershey but all the wrestlers for their hard work throughout the season.

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The Nittany Region Baseball Team is recruiting players for this summer’s Keystone State Games. Tryouts for the Keystone Team are held in June, but interested players should contact us now to register to ensure sure they are informed when Tryouts will be held.

The Keystone State Games Baseball Tournament is the ELITE Tournament for High School Age players in the state of Pennsylvania. It’s a great place to play against some good competition.

And - it’s a great place to be seen and meet college baseball coaches.

The Keystone State Games will be held the last week in July in Harrisburg / Hershey.

Team will be competing in the Centre Division which covers the center of the state and includes the following counties Centre, Clearfield, Cameron, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union Counties.

TEAMS: Scholastic: For players going into 11th & 12th grades next year.

Junior: For players going into 9th & 10th grades next year.

Slightly new format will be used this year as it looks like there will be eight divisions across the state. Play will consist of six pool play games and one Finals game for the top 4 teams.

Games will take place Thursday - Sunday of that week (2 games per day)

There will be a College Showcase held on Thursday for all interested players in the Scholastic Division. This Showcase is attended by over 100 College Coaches and Baseball Scouts.

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Grieb a Jack of All Trades

By Matt Masullo

Bellefonte Senior Brad Grieb has been busy this past of Parkland by a score of 9-4 in the semi-finals. The loss sent year.

Grieb to the consolation bracket, where he would make histo Grieb was a member of the football and wrestling teams, ry and notch his 100th career victory versus La Salle College’s in addition to being Bellefonte’s student school board repre- Shane Springer, winning 3-2. However, his high school wressentative and the president of his senior class. With his busy tling career would end in his next match at the hands of Zach schedule, he did find time for a vacation this past summer, but Thomson in the consolation finals by a score of 6-3. Grieb not your conventional vacation to the beach or a lake house. placed 4th in the state in the 160 pound weight class and finGrieb spent ten days in Bolivia as one of 20 youths in the ished the season with a 38-9 record; losing only four matches United States selected to distribat 160 (two of them came in Herute gifts to needy children in shey). He ended his high school Bolivia. career with a record of 100-34.

One spread so thin with Other Bellefonte Wrestlers with non-stop activities and responsi100 career wins include 2010 bilities would tend to show signs State Champ Mitchell Port, of fatigue, but not Grieb. “I like Mike Reish, Tyler Fishburn, to be active.” he said. “If I wasn’t Shane Alterio, Nate Lingle, Robbusy, I’d probably be bored.” bie Weikel and J.R. Brown. “BeWith the 2009-2010 wrestling ing one of the eight wrestlers in season winding down, Grieb was Bellefonte history to reach 100 one of a handful of members of wins feels pretty awesome.” he the to-be senior football class said. “I wouldn’t be here if it that organized off-season workweren’t for the Bellefonte Wresouts before Head Coach Duffy tling program. We pushed each Besch was hired. His work ethic other every day in the wrestling and leadership dating back to room and we have great coaches off-season workouts earned him who have a ton of experience one of the three team captain’s wrestling at the highest levels.” spots during two-a-days in Au With his high school gust. Heading into the 2010 days dwindling down, Grieb is football season, he was pegged trying to prepare himself for the as the team’s starting fullback next chapter in his life, college. and linebacker. As the season Grieb playing right tackle against the Eagles He plans to attend Lock Haven progressed, the team’s offensive University as an education mathis season. makeup changed, moving from jor, focusing on either math or a pro-style offense that featured a fullback to a spread attack science, possibly following in his mothers footsteps (Grieb’s that kept the fullback on the sideline. When the team suffered mother is a science teacher at Bellefonte Area High School). some key injuries to the offensive line, Grieb was approached As far as wrestling in college is concerned, he is unsure what

by Besch to make a position change. He willingly made the the future may hold. “Maybe after my first year in school I will change from fullback to offensive tackle and became a First miss it, but I really want to focus on my education.”

Team All-Conference selection on the offensive line. His play This summer he plans on getting a job before heading off on the offensive line helped the Red Raiders to a 7-4 record to school. A possible reunion in Florida is in the works with and their first playoff berth since 2007. In addition to his All- his friends from his trip to Bolivia. He may even find time to Conference selection on offense, he was named a Second Team fit in a camping trip or two and possibly a trip to the beach All-Conference linebacker. with friends. Whatever it is that Grieb decides to do this sum Entering wrestling season, Grieb had a reasonable shot at mer; odds are he will be a busy man. achieving the 100-win plateau in his wrestling career, but he He wouldn’t have it any other way. would need to put together a magical season in order to do so. And magical he was. After starting the season wrestling at 171 pounds, he dropped down to wrestle in the 160 pound weight class in January. Grieb had lost five matches at 171 prior to dropping down a weight class and finding his niche at 160. En route to his trip to the PIAA State Wrestling Championships for the first time in his career, he won the District VI Class AAA 160 pound crown as well as the Northwest Regional 160 pound title. “Winning districts and regional’s felt awesome. A lot of people didn’t believe in me, and that kind of drove me.”

At the State Wrestling Championships, Grieb defeated Delaware Valley’s Marc Wagner 5-1 in the preliminaries and Governor Mifflin’s Mike Shermot 2-1 in an Overtime Brad Grieb in action this season in match against thriller in the quarterfinals before losing to Bald Eagle Area. eventual State Champion Michael Ottinger

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Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting

The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH AT 6PM. The meeting will be held at the Bald Eagle Area High School CAFETERIA. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Bald Eagle Area High School.

Those interested can check us out at our Eteamz league page at http:// www.eteamz.com/baldeaglearealittleleaguesoftball where additional information can be found on upcoming meetings as well as other league news.

This is an exciting new league and provides a new opportunity for the girls in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Please do what you can to be a part of the league.

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

Contact The Gazette sports department by emailing: sports@centrecountygazette.com regarding your sports story

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Weekly Entertainment

MARCH 18, 2011

The Irish are Coming! The Irish are Coming!

By Don Bedell

Celtic Woman, an all-female group from Ireland, performs at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night.

The group consists of (L to R) Mairead Nesbitt, Lisa Lambe, Lisa Kelly, and Chloe Agnew.

UNIVERSITY PARK – We certainly have had many opportunities to hear some good traditional Irish and Celtic music recently, haven’t we? Well, there’s still another opportunity for you as Celtic Woman comes to the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday (3/24).

Celtic Woman is an all-female ensemble from Ireland that performs Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions.

For example, in their latest production called “Songs From The Heart,” you will hear songs as diverse as a rendition of Jimmy Webb’ The Moon’ a Harsh Mistress, Billy Joel’s Goodnight My Angel, and Amazing Grace; Irish classics My Lagan Love

and Galway Bay; and a new favorite Níl Sé’n Lá.

The lineup of Celtic Woman has changed over the years, but currently features Mairead Nesbitt, Lisa Lambe, Lisa Kelly, and Chloe Agnew. The multi-platinum group recently earned their seventh straight number one on Billboard’s World Album chart with the debut release of Lullaby. It also marks the first time that Celtic Woman entered the Top Children’s Album chart as Lullaby debuted at number three.

Songs From The Heart is a true celebration of Ireland backed by a six-piece band and the Aontas Choir.

The Celtic Woman tour invades University Park on Thursday night, March 24. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Get your green on!

Two from Acoustic Brew: Irish and Old-Time Stringband Concerts

By Karen Dabney

Shannon Heaton on flute and Matt Heaton on guitar (photo by Susan Wilson) LEMONT – The Acoustic Brew Concert Series will celebrate March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day with two concerts, the old-time Foghorn Stringband on Saturday, March 19, and the Irish music of Matt and Shannon Heaton on Saturday, March 26. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont.

The Foghorn Stringband calls themselves “Butt Kickin’ Redneck Stringband Music,” and it’s true. If they played in a graveyard, the dead would rise for a down-home hoedown.

This Portland, Oregon band plays hard-driving, foot-stomping, traditional old-time music at its best.

Originally a square dance band, the Foghorn Stringband’s concerts get listeners dancing in the aisles. They perform gathered around the same mic like old time bands of the 1930s.

The melody is carried by Caleb Klauder’s mandolin and Stephen “Sammy” Lind’s fiddle. Nadine Landry’s bass and Patrick Lind’s rhythm guitar drive the music forward, and Peter Leon’s three-finger banjo picking increases the energy and intensity of

the music. Klauder’s soulful lead vocals blend with Lind’s and Leon’s harmonies, adding emotional depth.

According to the Old Time Herald, “All they have to do is play, and the power surges straight through your own chest.

They let their own musicality and the tunes speak for themselves.”

They have played for dances, concerts and festivals in Europe and throughout the United States, and have recorded four CDs. In addition to the five-member Foghorn Stringband, Lind and Klauder perform together as the Foghorn Duo, and with Landry as the Foghorn Trio. The group also plays with one of the genre’s most well-known musicians, Dirk Powell, as the Dirk Powell Band.

On Saturday March 26, the Boston-based, husband-andwife duo, Matt and Shannon Heaton, will bring their delightful blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music to the Center for Well-Being. In 2010, they performed and taught at the Folk College in Huntington, establishing a local fan base and a reputation for excellence.

Shannon Heaton plays Irish flute and sings with a clear, rich contralto voice that won her recognition as Female Musician of the Year by Irish American News. She also has a passion for world music, especially Thai music, and performs a traditional Thai song, Lao Dueng Duen, (By the Light of the Full Moon) on one of their four CDs, Lover’s Well.

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enchanted with Irish music and a lovely Irish-American lass named Shannon. His guitar, bouzouki, and accordion add depth and rhythm to the lilting melodies of his partner’s flute.

He also sings lead vocals and harmonies.

According to John O’Regan of Irish Music Magazine, “Their duet playing is tight, sweet, and tasteful, lacking nothing on either technical expertise or instrumental virtuosity.”

The Heatons enjoy building rapport with their audiences, sharing their sense of humor and musical artistry.

In addition to traditional reels, jigs, and songs, the Heatons perform their own compositions. Shannon Heaton was awarded first place in the instrumental category of the Mid Atlantic Song Contest for The Blue Dress.

Tickets for the shows are $16, and can be purchased in advance through the Acoustic Brew Web site, Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, and Nature’s Pantry in State College.

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The Foghorn Stringband is Peter Leone on banjo, Caleb Klauder on mandolin, Nadine Landry on bass, Stephen “Sammy” Lind on fiddle, and Patrick Lind on rhythm guitar.

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Music & Art Create Memorable Event

By Kulsoom Khan

STATE COLLEGE – The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania and the Nittany Valley Symphony held an Afternoon of Art and Music at Foxdale Village on Sunday (3/13). The event helped raise some money for both organizations. The program featured three musical performances and presentations by visual artists. The Youth Flute Choir, a group of young student musicians opened the show and was followed by the Tussey Quartet, made up of violin, cello, viola, and piano players. The last group, the Nittany Wind Ensemble, consisting of oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon, and horn players performed La Cheminee du Roi Rene, a French piece.

The first artist to speak was Alex McBride, who teaches acrylic painting for the Art Alliance and has more of an abstract style of painting. McBride said that he was taught to paint figures, landscapes, and still lifes – all the typical subject matters for artists – but during the ’70s, he really started experimenting with abstraction as a way to express himself. “I want a painting to be like a visual poem. It’s important for me that the forms serve the expression,” he said.

Robert Barber, the next artist to present, had a completely different style, closer to realism. His specialty is outdoor scenes and landscapes in oil paint that depict nature. He showed three different pieces of work to the audience – a trickling stream, a

mountain, and hydrangeas in December.

Barber also talked about how challenging it can be to paint outdoors in extreme conditions, but he still prefers that over working from a photograph. “I’ve been chased inside by rain, by snow, by wind, by bugs – all kinds of things out there, but they pale in comparison to the benefits you have by standing out there with your subject – whatever it is you find moving to spend enough time with,” he said.

The last artist to present was Joe Beddall. Beddall was originally an art education major in college, but then during his senior year, he decided that he would rather be making art rather than teaching it. That’s what he does, but with out-ofthe-box methods. “I love to explore material and different processes to create art,” he said. For example, he showed unique pieces he created that looked like landscapes by placing aluminum panels in pigmented water.

After the conclusion of the program, many dispersed to check out an exhibit of works by many members of the Art Alliance, which included drawings in charcoal, graphite, and colored pencils, prints made with ink, and paintings.

Whether it’s playing an instrument or sketching a portrait of someone, the event showed that music and art can be a great form of self-expression and pleasing to the senses.

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Live Entertainment Schedule 3/18/11 – 3/24/11 Bar Bleu – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 3/18 Lowjack 3/19 Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s 3/24 Nate Myers & The Aces

The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24

Velveeta Mr. Hand Atomic Supersonic Smokin’ Karaoke Tuesday Jones Broken My Hero Zero

The Deli – Downtown State College

3/20 Tries Bien Ensemble – 11:30am-1:30pm 3/24 Domenick Swentosky

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College 3/23 Greg & Jason Acoustic

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/23 3/24

AAA Blues Band, 7pm Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm Kris Kehr, 9pm Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles, Belly Dancers & Black Coffee, 7pm

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College 3/24 Herb & Hanson, 9pm

The Autoport – S. Atherton St., State College 3/18 3/19 3/23 3/24

Erin Condo, 9pm G211 Stress Busters Karaoke Dance Party, 8pm Kate & Natalie of Pure Cane Sugar, 7:30pm

Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company – State College 3/22 Richard Benninghoff Table Magic, 6pm 3/24 Ken Volz, 10pm

Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim

3/19 Doug & Telisha Williams & the DT’s, 8pm 3/24 Acoustic Marah with Dave Bielanko & Christine Smith, 7:30pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College The Youth Flute Choir, an ensemble of young student musicians performs

Robert Barber talks about his paintings

ATTENTION LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!

HAVE A NEW CD COMING OUT? DID YOU JUST CELEBRATE A MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY IN THE BAND?

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

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

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Auditions for Happy Valley’s Got Talent

By Karen Dabney

STATE COLLEGE – The future stars of Centre County will have a chance to shine at the first annual Happy Valley’s Got Talent competition. The contest benefits Tides, a support group for grieving children, teens, and their families.

Auditions will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Indigo Night Club, 122 W. College Avenue, State College.

There is no entry fee. All interested central Pennsylvanians, ages 12 and older, are invited to participate. On April 2, finalists will compete to determine the winners of the Happy Valley’s Got Talent competition at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Avenue, State College, at 7 p.m.

The competition is open to anyone except bands and professional performers. “We’re trying to keep it simple, highly entertaining, and fast moving,” said event producer Jerry Sawyer. “With bands there’s a lot of set-up and takedown, and they tend to overpower individual performers. If there is a real interest from bands, we talked about doing a

specific event catering to that group in the future.”

Individuals and groups of performers are welcome. Sawyer said currently registered competitors include dance groups and a barbershop quartet. “We have entries from as far as Bellwood and Duncansville, so we’re expanding Happy Valley to include a lot of central Pennsylvania.”

Participants will compete in the appropriate age category for cash prizes.

The Youth Division includes ages 12 to 15. The Junior Division is for ages 16 to 20, and the Senior Division is for ages 21 and older. The top four winners in each age group will perform in the Happy Valley’s Got Talent finals on April 2.

The first place prize in each category is $200, second place is $100, and third place is $50. Honorable mentions will receive a certificate.

“We’ve got a great panel of judges,

Auditions

including Sue Paterno and radio personalities Jeff Brown (the BUS 93.7) and PJ Mullen (B94.5),” said Sawyer. “Everyone has been very excited to chip in and help make this show a dynamic success.”

Participants can pre-register with entry forms available at www.tidesprogram.org or by contacting Sawyer at jvs3@psu.edu. Contest rules are also available on the Web site. Same day registration will be accepted if space is available.

During the final competition at the State Theatre, a Memory Wall will commemorate people’s loved ones. “Tides offers free programs, such as grief support, and so a successful fund-raiser will go a long way toward helping them to provide this wonderful service,” said stage manager Debbie Arnold.

The public is invited to cheer on participants on during the final competition at the State Theatre on April 2, and to watch history being made as the brightest rising stars of Central Pennsylvania are revealed. All proceeds from the $12 admission will benefit Tides, and Tshirts will also be available for purchase.

3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24

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

3/18 3/19 3/20 3/23 3/24

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

3/18 3/19 3/23 3/24

Mia Mania Armed & Ready The Ruth O’Brien Karaoke Show, 9pm Country Night w/ DJ Foxx, 10pm

American Ale House – Toftrees/State College

The Arena – Martin Street/State College

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 3/18 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm 3/19 Table Ten, 10:30pm

The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College 3/18 Pure Cane Sugar, 7:30pm

Public Domain, 10pm 3/19 5 Cherry Lewis, 10pm

Café 210 West – Downtown State College 3/18

3/19

JR, James & Natalie, 6pm Spider Kelly, 10:30pm Hounds of Soul, 7pm Dave Joyce & The Slow Pitch Band, 10:30pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap

3/18 Black Coffee, 9pm 3/19 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Callanish

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate 3/22 Parlor Pickers, 6pm

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 3/23 Biscuit Jam, 6:30pm 3/24 JT Blues, 6:30pm

Pizza Mia – Bellefonte

3/18 Karaoke with Ken Yeaney, 6:30pm

The State Theatre – Downtown State College 3/18 3/19

3/20

3/22

Musica Menotti presented by Penn State Opera Theatre, 8pm The Met Opera: Live in HD, 1pm Musica Menotti presented by Penn State Opera Theatre, 8pm Musica Menotti presented by Penn State Opera Theatre, 2pm Next Stage presents A Celebration of Tennessee Williams, 3pm The Stanley Clarke Trio / The Victor Wooten Band, 8pm

Bryce Jordan Center – University Park

3/24 Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart, 7:30pm

Acoustic Brew Concert Series – Center For Well-Being, Lemont 3/19 Foghorn Stringband, 7:30pm

Centre For The Performing Arts – Eisenhower Aud., University Park 3/22 The Color Purple, 7:30pm 3/23 The Color Purple, 7:30pm

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - Waupelani Dr., State College 3/20 Winterfest Concert featuring bassoonist Daryl Durran

and friends, 3pm

Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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

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

The 9-12 Project of Central PA (A non-partisan group of citizens concerned about America’s future) will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in The Forum of The Ramada Conference Center, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College. Focus: At 6:30 p.m. sharp, a second installment of the DVD Series based on The Constitution prepared and presented by Michael Badnarik will be shown.

Following this, important and timely future events will be planned and discussed.

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

Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. BHCA is meeting on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Rev. Keith and Linda Koch’s home at 110 Forge Road, Bellefonte. Please bring a snack or soda to share.

BEA Class of 1959 holds its monthly dinner on the first Thursday each month at 6 p.m. The location of the dinner changes each month. For the location or information, call Joyce at (814) 383-4337.

BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 625-2132.

BEA Class of 1965 holds its monthly dinner on the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Moose. Any questions call Bob at (814) 383-2151.

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

Bellefonte 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.

The Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a luncheon meeting March 16 at 11:30 a.m. at The Gamble Mill. Program: HBI, Victorian Christmas plans for 2011.

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 VFW Ladies Auxillary holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of every month at the Post Home on Spring Street, Bellefonte. They meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Conference Room

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The Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting will be held Monday, March 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Office in State College. This month’s theme is “Health Matters” program. There will be an open session to discuss whatever is on your mind. For more information call 237-2120 or go to the CSA Web site www.cancersurvive.org.

Centre County Association of School Retirees (CCASR) will hold an informal Dutch Treat luncheon on Tuesday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the Mt. Nittany Inn. All members and their guests are invited. Reservations are encouraged, but not required, to Lnsconaway@verizon.net or Vidagates@comcast.net.

Centre County Genealogical Society is hosting “Peeking into Pennsylvania’s Attic: Some Holdings of the Pennsylvania State Archives” on April 7 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Foxdale Village Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Avenue, State College.

Jonathan Stayer will present an entertaining look at the varied holdings of the state archives with illustrations from state government branches and manuscript collections. Stayer is a reference archivist for the state. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Centre County Pomona Grange #13 will be hosting the annual Legislative Banquet, Saturday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Logan Grange Hall in Pleasant Gap. Meet candidates running for public office in Centre County. Tickets are $12 which includes a Roast Beef Dinner. For more information contact George Witherite, (814) 387-4916 or Jack Bell (814) 359-2057.

Centre County Pomona Grange will be having Visitation Night, Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Halfmoon Grange in Stormstown with Logan Grange officers filling the chairs and Bald Eagle Grange providing the program. All members and guests are invited to attend.

Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets the third Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1609 N Atherton St. State College. For more information call (814) 280-5839. Topic for March 14: “Options Trading – continued.”

The Centre Crest Auxillary meets the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. All are welcomed. Centre Crest Nursing Facility, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140.

Centre Hall Lions Club meets the first 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.

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

Clearfield/Centre County Friends of NRA banquet & fundraiser night will be held on March 19 at the Frenchville Catholic Church Social Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner served around 6:30 p.m. Live auction, bucket prizes, door prizes, raffles and silent auction. Tickets are $30.00. Call (814) 692-8403 for more details or to purchase tickets or e-mail pattyos1961@windstream.net.

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

MARCH 18, 2011 Ferguson Township Garden Club is sponsoring the trip near Baltimore on May 7 – Lawdew Topiary Gardens Festival Bus tour. The festival features a rare-plant and garden-ornament sale. Departure is from Fullington Garage. Cost is $65. Registration is required. Call (814) 238-1923 or e-mail fran@psu. edu for additional details.

Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Centre Crest. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Social Service Assistant, Centre Crest Nursing Facility, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140 I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant at the west end of Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

Mount Nittany Chapter of PARSE will meet at Hoss’s Restaurant Thursday, March 17 at noon. Author, Dennis McIlnay will present the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

State College Toastmasters meetings are Thursdays, March 3 and 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Dr. Visit http://statecollege. freetoasthost.net or e-mail tmpr.area9@gmail.com.

Women’s Mid Day Connection luncheon meets at Elk’s Country Club, Boalsburg on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. For reservations and cancellations, call Margo at (814) 355-7615. Feature: Swing into Spring Zion MOPS & Beyond meets the first Thursday of each month at 3261 Zion Road Bellefonte from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and on the third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First visit is free; $10 annual membership fee when you join.

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Bald Eagle State Park

Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile

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

All Centre County Library & Historical Museum locations (Bellefonte, East Penns Valley, Centre Hall, Holt/Philipsburg, Bookmobile): 2011 PA ONE BOOK AUTHOR STEPHEN SWINBURNE VISITS CENTRE COUNTY on his statewide tour of libraries, museum, and other early learning sites—2011 PA One Book Author Stephen Swinburne will visit Centre County on March 23 and March 24 to present his book Whose Shoes? to preschoolers and their caregivers at all Centre County Library locations at the following times. Groups with more than five children are asked to pre-register.

Wednesday, March 23 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.—Presented by Centre County Library/Bellefonte at St. John’s Episcopal Fellowship Hall (120 W. Lamb Street, Bellefonte (814) 355-1516 x205)

Wednesday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.—Presented at Centre Hall Area Branch Library (109 W. Beryl Street, Centre Hall (814) 364-2580)

Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.—Presented at East Penns Valley Library (225 E. Main Street – Millheim Borough Building (814) 349-5328)

Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m.—Presented at Holt Memorial Library (17 N. Front Street, Philipsburg (814) 342-1987) WHOSE SHOES? ACTIVITY—Try on or mix and match our Whose Shoes? collections at all Centre County Library locations (Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Philipsburg)! Donate gently-used pairs of kids’ shoes to be distribute to local shoe banks at all Centre County Library locations and at the Stephen Swinburne programs.

Friday, March 18

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

Wednesday, March 23 at 9:15 a.m.: “Whose Shoes?”—Presentation by PA One Book author Stephen Swinburne on his statewide tour at St. John’s Episcopal Fellowship Hall (120 W. Lamb Street, Bellefonte). Groups with more than five children are asked to pre-register (814) 355-1516 x205.

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

Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m.: “Whose Shoes?”—Presentation by PA One Book author Stephen Swinburne on his statewide tour at St. John’s Episcopal Fellowship Hall (120 W. Lamb Street, Bellefonte). Groups with more than five children are asked to pre-register (355-1516 x205). There will be no afternoon Storytime this week.

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

March 24, March 31 SEUSS NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY for the whole family!

Tuesday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 during Library hours at the Centre County Library in Bellefonte

Wednesday, March 23

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

March 22, March 29 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, March 24 at 2 p.m.: “Whose Shoes?”

EARLY-OUT SCIENCE ACTIVITIES—Kindergarteners through sixth graders explore the worlds of science and math on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Younger children may need adult assistance with some activities.

March 23, March 30 FAMILY FUN NIGHT—Presentation by PA One Book author Stephen Swinburne on his statewide tour. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun!

Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m.: “Whose Shoes?” Groups with more than five children are asked to pre-register (814) 342-1987.

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call 349-5328 for more information: BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Monday, March 21 at 10:15 a.m.: “Shoes and Feet”—Songs and stories about feet, toes and shoes!

March 28 at 10:15 a.m.: “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring”—April showers are on their way, so let’s read and sing about clouds and rain.

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

Monday, March 21 at 11:15 a.m.: “Shoes and Feet”—Songs, games, and stories about feet, toes, and shoes!

Monday, March 28 at 11:15 a.m.: “Dynamic Dinosaurs”—Explore prehistoric times with games, songs, and stories about lovable dinosaurs.

WHOSE SHOES?—Presentation by PA One Book author Stephen Swinburne on his statewide tour.

Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Groups with more than five children are asked to preregister (814) 349-5328.

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

Thursday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m.: “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring”—April showers are on their way, so let’s read and sing about clouds and rain.

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

Friday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m.: “Shoes and Feet”—Songs, games, and stories about feet, toes, and shoes!

Friday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m.: “Dynamic Dinosaurs”—Explore prehistoric times with songs, games, and stories about lovable dinosaurs.

WHOSE SHOES?—Presentation by PA One Book author Stephen Swinburne on his statewide tour.

Wednesday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.: Groups with more than five children are asked to preregister (814) 364-2580.

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The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning Join the Innkeeper for a fireside screening of the 2010 American Film Festival Audience Choice Awarded film, The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning followed by a discussion of the Nature Inn’s green building technologies and their intended impact on the environment. This one-hour documentary goes to the source of the climate-change crisis: Antarctica. There we will explore first-hand the environmental challenges facing that frozen continent and, by extension, the world. Learn about the imminent rise of the world’s sea level due to ice melting and see amazing footage of new vegetation growing in the world’s largest desert. Meet at the Nature Inn Multi-purpose room. Screening is at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 Nature Inn Green Building Tour and Discussion Join the Innkeeper for a tour of the Nature Inn including a detailed explanation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the major green-building systems.

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

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

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3 March 2011

PSU201100803 Minor’s Law Violation / Public Drunkenness – PSO Beckenbaugh filed two non-traffic citations with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against visitor, Michael D. Chappelle, 3 David Drive, Royersford. Chappelle was charged with Minor’s Law Violation and Public Drunkenness. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 25 February 2011 at Pasture Research and Computer Science Buildings, University Park.

PSU201100814 Minor’s Law Violation – PSO Beckenbaugh filed non-traffic with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, David W. Annan, 1008 Radley Drive, West Chester and Jonathan W. Wang, 1100 Dorset Drive, West Chester. Annan and Wang were both charged with Minor’s Law Violation.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 26 February 2011 at Atherton Hall, University Park.

PSU201100860 Minors Law Violation / Public Drunkenness – PSO Beckenbaugh filed two non-traffic citations with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against Amanda C. Kopp, 221 Brushy Mountain Road, East Stroudsburg. Kopp was charged with Minor’s Law Violation and Public Drunkenness.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 27 February 2011 in Lot Yellow “T�, Redifer Commons, University Park PSU201100173 Minor’s Law Violation – Sgt. Brien filed a non-traffic with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against visitor, Nicole M. Stone, 103 West McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH. Stone was charged with Minor’s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 15 January 2011 at the Mezzanine Nightclub, 420 East College Avenue, State College.

PSU201100369 Drug Law / Minor’s Law Violation – PSO Sproveri filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Daniel R. Porter, 802 Whelen Court, Chester Springs and James M. Myers, 611 Winfield Way, Chester Springs. Porter and Myers were both charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a small amount of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia and Minor’s Law Violation. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 28 January 2011 at Brumbaugh Hall, University Park.

8 March 2011 PSU201004325 Drug Law Violation – Officer Aiken filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Jason J. Packer, 3205 Willow Lane, Harrisburg and Ryan M. Schwerzler, 300 Evers Street, Wyckoff, NJ. Packer was charged with one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Schwerzler was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 17 November 2010 at Brumbaugh Hall.

PSU201100315 Drug Law Violation – Officer Williams filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Thomas J. Hughes, 208 Eastham Road, Point Pleasant, NJ. Hughes was charged with one count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 24 January 2011 at Hiester Hall.

PSU201100793 Public Drunkenness/Minor’s Law Violation - Officer French filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Grant E. Butler, 70 Angerer Road, Canonsburg. Butler was charged one count each Public Drunkenness and Minor’s Law Violation. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 25 February 2011 at the Ritenour Building.

PSU201100809 Public Drunkenness/Minor’s Law Violation – Officer Ciambotti filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student, Nirav S. Patel, 101 Saint Gian Court, Sinking Spring. Patel was charged with one count each Public Drunkenness and Minor’s Law Violation.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 26 February 2011 at Redifer Commons.

PSU201100840 Disorderly Conduct/Minor’s Law Violation – Lt. Zajac filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Kyle M. Terry, 11700 Cygnet Drive, Waldorf, MD. Terry was charged with one count of Minor’s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 26 February 2011 at Geary Hall.

PSU201100944 Minor’s Law Violation/Health and Safety – Officer French filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Krista M. Loeffler, 381 California Av-

enue, Oakmont. Loeffler was charged with one count of Minor’s Law Violation. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 3 March 2011 at the Intramural Building.

PSU201100946 Public Drunkenness/Health and Safety – Officer Sproveri filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Lindsay J. Tweed, 1561 Fargo Boulevard, Geneva, IL. Tweed was charged with one count of Public Drunkenness. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 3 March 2011 on the 100 block of East College Avenue.

10 March 2011 PSU201003418 Drug Law Violation – Sgt. Wagner filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D Grine against student, Ryan M. Schoellkopf, 217 Telford Avenue, West Lawn. Schoellkopf was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 8 October 2010 at Pinchot Hall, University Park.

PSU201004534 Drug Law / Minor’s Law Violation – Officer Miller filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against students, Timothy J. Holleran, 39 Cropwell Lane, Holland; Steven A. Jacobs, 3956 West Washington Street, Allentown; Joshua E. Brown, 521 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL and Michael Defrancisis, 337 Parker Road, Sarver. Holleran was charged with Possession of a small amount of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Minor’s Law; Jacobs was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Minor’s Law.Brown and Defrancisis were both charged with Minor’s Law. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 3 December 2010 at Curtin Hall, University Park.

PSU201100086 Drug Law / Minor’s Law Violation – Officer Williams filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Elliott D. Baxter, 133 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh. Baxter was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Minor’s Law. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 11 January 2011 at Sproul Hall, University Park.

PSU201100415 Drug Law Violation – Sgt. Rodgers filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Jonathan K. Cleary, 15 Danielle Drive, Manalapan, NJ. Cleary was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a small amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 29 January 2011 at Geary Hall, University Park.

PSU201100625 Drug Law Violation – Officer French filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student Taylor S. James, 150 Apple Drive, Milford. James was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of a small amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 12 February 2011 at Hoyt Hall, University Park.

PSU201100862 Minor’s Law Violation – Officer Miller filed a non-traffic citation with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Joey Kadish, 7 Gunning Lane, Langhorne. Kadish was charged with Minor’s Law. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on 27 February 2011 at Leete Hall, University Park.

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Burglar Busted By His Cell Phone: Your burglary can’t be completed as planned.

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PLEASANT GAP – On Saturday, March 12 at approximately 7 p.m., the Spring Township Police Department found a large tempered glass window at the Pennsylvania Roadhouse Tavern, 475 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, was smashed out. An investigation showed a cash register for the closed business was stolen. Seven thousand dollars in damage was reported. Police found the back of a cell phone and a cell phone battery inside the building.

On Friday night, police were called by passing motorists about a man they believed to be in a state of public drunkenness, Charles Lee Lose, age 23 of Bellefonte, was found at

the Sunset West Restaurant. Police found that he had an outstanding warrant from the Bellefonte Borough Police for theft. He was taken to the Centre County Prison and committed on $3,000 bail. When Mr. Lose was searched upon his arrest, the police discovered a cell phone that was missing a back and a battery.

When police discovered the burglary, a search warrant was obtained to go to the prison and seize the phone. The parts matched up.

Police also looked at Charles Lose’s shoes and found pieces of tempered glass in the soles.

Lose was arrested and charged with Burglary and related drugs charges and returned back to the Centre County Prison.

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PSU201100470 Drug Law Violation – Officer Swain filed criminal charges with the office of Magisterial District Judge Carmine W. Prestia, Jr. against student Prachetas S. Prabhu, 116 Calvarese Ln., Wayne. Prabhu was charged with The Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on 2 February 2011 at Simmons Hall, University Park.

PSU201100853 Minor’s Law Violation – Officer Ciambotti filed a non-traffic citation with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan D. Grine against student, Nathaniel T. Cully, 205 Bellford Drive, Cranberry Twp. Cully was charged with Minor’s Law. 40% OFF The charge stems Ty Pennington Gallery from an incident Grand Opening Sale which occurred on 26 February 2011 at Geary Hall, University Park.

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Centre County Deed Transfers 02/28/2011 thru 03/04/2011 List compiled from information provided by Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. Publisher not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate, however, publisher neither warrants or accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

S=Seller B=Buyer T/M=Township/ Municipality S: Terpak, Patrick A Terpak, Mindy B: Terpack, Patrick A Terpack, Mindy 326 Forrest Ave Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Echard, Lynne King Dennis Dennis, Lynne King Echard, Robert L Echard, Lynn King Dennis Dennis, Lynn King B: Spangler, Carol J 717 Tussey Lane State College, PA 16801 $178,500.00 T/M: College S: Rittenhouse, Paul M B: Thaker, Upendra N Thaker, Bharati 278 Misty Hill Drive State College, PA 16801 $210,000.00 T/M: Harris S: Fischer, Jason S B: Fischer, Jason S Fischer, Christina A 1600 West Branch Road State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: College S: Hicks, Joseph H Hicks, Sharon Rebecca B: Hicks, Joseph H Hicks, Sharon Rebecca 344 Siglerville $1.00 T/M: Penn

S: Horner, James E Horner, Valerie Miller, Valerie Ann B: Horner, James E 314 Crust Road Howard, PA 16841 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Rojas, Rosette B: Rojas, Rosette Rojas, Marissa 1180 Circleville Road State College, PA 16803 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Tiracorda, Natalie C B: Toner, Peter C Jacobs, Mary C 2283 Fairfield Circle State College, PA 16801 $245,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Lee, Mark A B: ClymireKyle H 3050 S Eagle Valley Rd Julian, PA 16844 $80,000.00 T/M: Union S: Stoltzfus, Jacob B Stoltzfus, Sara Ann B: Stoltzfus, Alvin M Stoltzfus, Katie Z 156 School Lane Spring Mills, PA 16875 $1.00 T/M: Penn S: Kresovich, Joseph J Kresovich, Teri R B: Burger, Beau J Burger, Kelley E 201 Union Street Fleming, PA 16835 $124,000.00 T/M: Unionville S: Spackman, Donald J Tr B: Spackman, D Jeffrey Spackman, Chad W 448 Spackman Lane $1.00 T/M: Worth

S: Grove, Duane A B: Grove, Duane A Grove, Jill A 147 Grove Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Benner S: Heckman, Robert L B: Flick, Carl J Rowles, Tonee R 148 Firehouse Lane $135,500.00 T/M: Walker S: Heckman, Robert L B: Flick, Carl J Rowles, Tonee R Hublersburg Road $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Somers, Warren G Sr Somers, Lucretia R B: Kresovich, Joseph J III Kresovich, Teri R 301 Third St $203,000.00 T/M: Milesburg S: Breon, Abbie R B: Breon, Abbie R Harter, Wyatt J 396 Dunkle Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Rider, Vicki J Rider, Richard H B: Zlock, Milan E Zlock, Marybeth 115 Fernleaf Court State College, PA 16801 $460,000.00 T/M: College S: Solt, Calvin J Jr Solt, Teresa G B: Cain, Gary Lee 261 Buttonwood St $2,000.00 T/M: Unionville S: Weiss, Richard Weiss, Kristie B: Mania, Donald M Mania Eva M 299 Skytop Lane $84,000.00 T/M: Patton

S: Corman, James A B: Corman, James A Corman, Mary G 102 Garbrick Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring

S: Sathianathan, Dhushy Sathianathan, Gita B: Yu, Manyu Margaret 107 Fernwood Court $148,000.00 T/M: Patton

S: Mountaintop Resources Inc B: Mountaintop Resources Inc Hunter Ridge Road $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe

S: Fetterolf, Elsie M B: Stoltzfus, Jacob S 192 Black Bear Lane $15,000.00 T/M: Miles

S: Lampe, Eleanor C B: Lampe, Eleanor C S: Haslet, Michael D Lampe, Beth A B: Haslet, Michael D 542 Ridge Avenue Haslet, Wendy L State College, PA 16803 1200 Blue Spruce Creek $1.00 Bellefonte, PA 16823 S: Mountaintop Resources Inc T/M: State College $1.00 B: Mountaintop Resources Inc T/M: Walker S: Northwest Savings Bank Hunter Ridge Road B: Nastase, Kimberly A $1.00 S: Deitz, Jerry A S: Heinz, Christopher S W Sycamore Road T/M: Snow Shoe Deitz, Betty J Heinz, Colette J $100,000.00 B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz Heinz, Steven D T/M: Snow Shoe S: Johnson, Mildred E Revocable Living B: Heinz, Christopher S B: Johnson, Andrew E Deitz, Jerry A Tr Heinz, Colette J S: Strickler, Ronald A Johnson, Jodie R Deitz, Betty J Tr 1433 E Park Hills Ave Strickler, Nancy A 216 Johnson Hill Road 465 Haagan Road State College, PA 16803 Bellefonte, PA 16823 B: Bryerton, Stacie L $1.00 $1.00 124 Nittany Street $1.00 T/M: Curtin T/M: Ferguson Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 T/M: Boggs $131,000.00 S: Deitz, Jerry A S: Heller-Guenther, Lesley S: Amberleigh LP T/M: Spring Deitz, Betty J

by Sheriff B: Maney, Mark D B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz B: Federal Home Loan S: Dangel, Arthur J 164 Dorchester Lane Revocable Living Mortgage Corp Doriguzzi-Dangel, Tina E Bellefonte, PA 16823 Deitz, Jerry A Tr 2216 Zion Road $193,635.00 B: Alexander, Jacob M Deitz, Betty J Tr $4,037.59 T/M: Benner Alexander, Cynthia D 351 Orviston Mountain Rd T/M: Spring 444 Hunter Avenue S: Breon, Kimberly M State College, PA 16801 $1.00 S: Dreese, Brenda F by Sheriff Breon, Jedidiah D $573,500.00 T/M: Curtin T/M: College Dreese, Bryan T by Sheriff B: Breon, Kimberly M 170 Arrowhead Way S: Deitz, Jerry A B: Citimortgage Inc Bellefonte, PA 16823 S: Dhoieam, Peera Deitz, Betty J 160 Allegheny Street $1.00 Dhoieam, Asiyud B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz $5,520.39 T/M: Benner B: Dangel, Arthur J Jr Revocable Living T/M: Unionville Doriguzzi-Dangel, Tina E Deitz, Jerry A Tr S: Money, Michael J S: Corman, R Marie Deitz, Betty J Tr Money, Jennifer L 180 Presidents Drive Long, Robert R Orviston Mountain Rd B: Smyth, Joshua M $283,000.00 B: Bontrager, Gary A $1.00 3135 Sheffield Drive T/M: Patton T/M: Curtin State College, PA 16801 Hackman, Stephen R Long, Jeffrey Scott $207,000.00 S: College Centre Associates Bontrager Hackman & Long B: Brugler, Geoffrey M T/M: Ferguson S: Deitz, Jerry A Deitz, Betty J S Allen Street 107 Manor Road B: Jerry A & Betty J Deitz S: Green, Francis E Jr $1,959,000.00 $360,000.00 Green, Peggy R Revocable Living T/M: State College T/M: Centre Hall B: Green, Peggy R Deitz, Jerry A Tr Green, Francis E Jr Deitz, Betty J Tr S: Patel, Kalidas R S: College Centre Associates Orviston Mountain Rd Green, Brian K

by Sheriff B: Ed Davis Family partnership Green, Stephaine Y $1.00 Patel, Truptiben K 135 S Allen Street 716 Gorton Road T/M: Curtin

by Sheriff $2,241,000.00 $1.00 Trupti Hospitality Inc T/M: State College T/M: Snow Shoe

by Sheriff B: Tri-Valley Properties LLC 971 N Eagle Valley Rd $2,500,000.00 T/M: Boggs S: Imbt, John H Cooper, Carol I B: Kuhlman, George A Kuhlman, Shawn M 736 Boal Gap Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 $100,000.00 T/M: Potter

S: Mountaintop Resources Inc B: Mountaintop Resources Inc Hunter Ridge Road $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe

S: Perryman, Lynn E Perryman, Nancy A B: Perryman, Eric R Perryman, Shawn M 288 Greens Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 $76,700.00 T/M: Spring S: Heidrich, Robert A Heidrich, Kristina M B: Bhanubandh, Tim 433 W Park Avenue State College, PA 16803 $398,000.00 T/M: State College S: Martin, David Martin, Catherine A B: Brown, Robert G Brown, Louise R 156 Gaslight Circle State College, PA 16801 $275,000.00 T/M: College S: Smith, Richard G Smith, Angela M B: Stolte, Christopher D Stolte, Carol M 371 E Beaver Street $134,900.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Bates, Blane B Estate Ford, Dena McClellan B: Federal National Mortgage Assoc 225 Fairlawn Avenue $100,000.00 T/M: College S: Lucas, Dale E by Sheriff Lucas, Ruth A by Sheriff Lucas, Tad E by Sheriff Lucas, Sally C by Sheriff B: Everhome Mortgaage Company 118 N Centre Street $4,676.35 T/M: Philipsburg

District Court Statistics BELLEFONTE – Magisterial District Court 49-3-02 had 8,106 cases filed in 2010. Of that number, 492 were Criminal Cases (misdemeanor & felony); 644 Civil Cases (amounts up to $8,000); 858 NonTraffic Cases (tax cases, Game & Fish violations, truancy, summary Crimes Code); and 6,233 Traffic Cases. There were also 87 miscellaneous dockets filed, including weddings (16); search warrants (20); and emergency PFA’s (11).

There were 298 criminal summons sent out to defendants (These are misdemeanor charges that defendants can respond to without being brought in for arraignments). There were 197 criminal arraignments (misdemeanor & felony charges in which defendants are brought in on warrants) with 12 arraignments being for SCIR inmates and one fugitive from justice arraignment. There were 13 arraignments done for other MDJ Courts, 10 civil executions, and 8 civil services done for out of county MDJ Courts. Seven

people received a total of 156 hours of community service. No abuse-ofthe-elderly petitions were filed in 2010.

District Judge Daniel R. Hoffman,II presided over 540 criminal cases at preliminary hearings with another 420 criminal cases handled by waivers or guilty pleas. The judge presided over another 479 summary trials and 298 civil hearings. In addition, the judge served another 1,512 hours of oncall duty.

In the calendar year of 2010, there were a total of 8,106 cases filed with District Court 49-3-02. There was $1,050,404.50 collected in the court. Of that amount, $695,462.04 went to the state, $171,965.65 went to Centre County, and $44,907.84 went to victims as restitution (this does not include civil cases). The following political subdivisions received money as follows: • BEA School Dist. 3,366.21 • Bellefonte Boro 16,654.46 • Bellefonte School 6,652.85

• Boggs Township 4,702,95 • College Township 284.70 • Curtin Township 809.58 • Howard Boro 221.42 • Howard Township 175.78 • Keystone School 100.00 • Liberty Township 756.20 • Marion Township 2,318.75 • Milesburg Boro 856.55 • Rush Township 179.61 • Spring Township 24,804.54 • State College Boro 212.50 • Union Township 518.52 • Walker Township 4,060.15

There was $32,583.09 paid to constables for serving warrants and civil processes. This money comes from defendants and not from taxpayers. There was $99,664.04 in bail monies posted. This money goes to the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts to hold or return.

Magisterial District Judge Daniel R. Hoffman, II and his staff serve Bellefonte, Howard, Unionville and Milesburg boroughs; Benner, Boggs, Union, Curtain, Howard.

Liberty, Marion, Spring, and Walker

townships. This area consists of 408 square miles, two interstates, two prisons, three school districts, the county seat, three tax offices, and more than 14,000 homes, farms, and businesses.

The staff, Bonnie, Joanie, Denise, Tabatha, and Karen, individually have between 11 and 31 years (a combined total of 92 years) of experience in running a District Court.

During the 18 years the District Judge has served, he and his staff have received perfect state and county monetary audits.

The new 2011 civil limit is $12,000.00 in District Courts.

There will soon be a third prison.

District Court 49-3-02 is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including the lunch hour) Monday thru Friday. The phone number is (814) 355-6739.

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

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Foster Parent Banquet

Taking Easter Egg Orders

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The Milesburg Museum and Historical Society is taking orders for homemade Candy Easter Eggs – Peanut butter, coconut cream, and maple walnut. Cost is $9 a dozen.

Proceeds will help pay for museum maintenance. To order, call (814) 355-5670 or (814) 355-9647. You can also call and ask where and when the eggs will be sold between now and April 9.

Crafters, Artists, Sellers Wanted

Are you a crafter? Want to sell your antiques? Would you like to sell your plants, flowers or produce? Are you an organization who wants to raise money? Want to be in our parade? Applications are now being accepted for Howard’s Community Day in the Park held May 21 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the center of town at the town’s park. E-mail application requests to contact@ShopYellowHouse.com or call (814) 625-9275.

Free Stop-Smoking Program

Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) will be offering a seven-week, eight-session, Freedom from Smoking smoking cessation program. This program is offered free of charge to any adult in Centre County. It begins April 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at CVIM, 2520 Green Tech Dr., Suite D State College. To register or for more information, call (814) 231-4043 and ask for Jennifer.

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

Habitat for Humanity accepts laser cartridges, inkjet cartridges, laptops and cell phones for recycling – with proceeds benefiting their organization. Drop off Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PrinterMech, 171 Technology Drive, Suite #100, Boalsburg, (814) 237-2790. Tell them it’s a donation for Habitat for Humanity. The Frame Factory also still accepts cartridges at 426 Westerly Parkway.

Youth Job Opportunities

Are you between the ages of 17-21 and no longer in school? If you need help finding and keeping a job, the CareerLink of Centre County may have an opportunity for you. Spring paid-work programs exist to help you get a foot in the door while you gain valuable work experience. It’s a difficult time for a young person to find a good job, but you don’t have to go it alone! Call Mary at (814) 272-5465 x 227 or stop in at the CareerLink, 1300 Benner Pike.

Looking for Pink Ribbon Stories

Tammy Miller, international speaker and author, is collecting your stories, thoughts, poems, and quotes for a new book, Pink Ribbon Stories: A Celebration of Life.

Submissions could be from anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer – including survivors, family, friends, caregivers, medical personnel, etc. The book will be published in the summer of 2011, with proceeds going to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Submit your information to Tammy at: pinkribbonstories@ tammyspeaks.com. Attach Word documents (1,200 word max) or paste in the body of an e-mail. If you need assistance with the typing/telling of your story, e-mail for assistance. Deadline for all submissions is June 1, 2011. Any questions, please contact Tammy at tammy@tammyspeaks.com.

Free Dental & Vision Services for Kids

Give your kid a smile at Centre for Volunteers in Medicine’s Give Kids A Smile Day on April 29. Any child age three through 18 who is without dental or vision insurance can receive the care they need free of charge during this one day event. Call Centre Volunteers in Medicine at (814) 231-4043. Registration deadline is April 20.

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Death Notices and Obituaries Bellefonte Frederick Leroy Riley, Jr., of Bellefonte, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. Arrangements for cremation are made with Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., in Bellefonte, PA. A notice will be posted on CaringBridge. org for a celebration of Fred’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Fred’s honor may be made to HomeNursingAgency.com (450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801) or to WoundedWarriorProject. org (WWP, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516).

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

Sharee Bathgate, 66, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. She was born March 23, 1944, in Bellefonte. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., P.O. Box 7, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte.

Robert E. Heeman, 77 of Bellefonte, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte.

Edward Scott Zdenek, of Bellefonte, was born in his mothers womb on the 21st of September, 2010, and left that world and this earth for a new life on the 5th of March, 2011. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte.

Helen R. Drapcho, 81, of Bellefonte, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born July 7, 1929, in Bellefonte.

A public visitation will be held Friday, March 18, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. A Vigil for Deceased will be held Friday evening at the funeral home with Deacon Thomas Boldin officiating. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 9:00 am, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 W. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA, with Father Neil R. Dadey officiating. Committal will follow in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery, Bellefonte. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church School, 116 W. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

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

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

Indigo, Downtown, State College This is your moment to be a star! Bring your talent to the stage and shine. On April 2, the First Annual Happy Valley’s Got Talent will be held at The State Theatre. All proceeds will benefit Tides, a local grief support program for children, teens, and their families who have lost a loved one.

Tides mission is to provide a safe place for children and their families to work through their grief and to learn they are not alone. Your talent will not only bring smiles to those in attendance, but will assist Tides as we continue to serve the needs of grieving children and teens in our community.

Auditions are March 19 and 20 at Indigo. The show is April 2 at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 and benefits Tides. E-mail for information, Jvs3@psu.edu.

Famous Jazz Bassists Live

March 22, 8 p.m.

State Theatre, State College Two of the most renowned and influential bassists in the business, Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten will perform at The State Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. These powerhouse performers will give audience members their take on jazz and the power within their instruments. Clarke is noted as single-handedly starting the 1970s “bass revolution,” paving the way for all bassist / soloist / bandleaders to follow – including Wooten. It was said that Wooten redefines the word “musician.”

Wooten is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. Tickets can be purchased online at www.StateTickets.org, at the Re/Max Box Office, 130 West College Avenue, weekdays from 11 a.m.8 p.m. or Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., or call (814) 272-0606.

Make A Wish Gala

Friday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

Penn Stater Presidents Hall It’s time for the Lucky Seventh Annual AccuWeather. com Centre County Make-A-Wish Gala and Casino Night! Black-tie optional. Doors open 6 p.m. at the Penn Stater Presidents Hall for Casino Night. The evening also includes entertainment, silent and live auctions, and buffet dinner. Also featuring a special auction of designer shoes! All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets are $100 each / $1,000 for a table of 10. For more information call 814-466-7303 or visit www.wishgreaterpa.org.

Irish Film & Cultural Festival

March 26, events beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Presented by The Penn State Irish Society Sponsored by Kildare’s Irish Pub The State Theatre In the first event of its kind, the Penn State Irish Society will host the Irish Film & Cultural Festival on March 26. The theme is “Music & Myth” and the day’s events will include four Irish films, children’s activities, readings, and Irish music and dancing. The movies will be screened in The State Theatre’s main theatre, while the upstairs studio space will be transformed into an Irish pub atmosphere, with entertainment ongoing throughout the day. Kildare’s will serve Irish pub fare, and The State Theatre will be importing specialty Irish brews for the occasion. Kildare’s Irish Pub will also be hosting Irish-themed events and specials throughout the day to benefit the cause. The selection of films are: The Secret of Roan Inish at 1 p.m.; Ondine at 4 p.m.; Once at 7 p.m., and The Commitments at 9:30 p.m. Cost: Festival Pass $15, $12 for Students & Seniors / Individual Film $8, $6 for Students & Seniors / The Secret of Roan Inish is FREE to Children 12 and Under

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The Kingston Trio

March 28 at 8 p.m.

The State Theatre One of the original bands to introduce country music to American radiowaves, The Kingston Trio is performing March 28 at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre. Tickets are $45 for Gold Circle, $40 for Orchestra and $35 for Balcony seating. In honor of their accomplishments, The Kinston Trio received the 20ll Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their work in country music, adding a third addition to their collection. Fifty years after Tom Dooley shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road 30 weeks a year, bringing back all the great memories and making new ones. Purchase tickets at the Re/Max Box Office, located at 130 West College Avenue, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Or call (814) 272-0606 during normal box office hours.

The Mills Brothers

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

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

Wisecrackers Comedy Club

Stand-up for PAWS Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Elks Country Club, Boalsburg PAWS joins forces with Wisecrackers Comedy Club to STAND-UP for PAWS to present the 3rd Annual PAWS Comedy Club on Saturday, April 9 – two shows, at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Headliner, Steve Shaffer, is a rising comedy star performing hundreds of gigs every year. And he’s also a class act- with no “blue” material. Shaffer has appeared on dozens of television shows including VH1’s Stand Up Spotlight, Comedy Central’s The A- List, FOX’s Comic Strip Live, Evening at the Improv, and NBC’s The Tonight Show. Guests are invited to show up early to mingle and meet some the terrific PAWS dogs & cats. There will be 50/50 raffle tickets on sale. Tickets for the 6 p.m. show are $60 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for gourmet hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Paul Kendeffy. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. are $20 per person. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at CentreCountyPAWS.org or at: North Atherton Waffle Shop, Designer’s Denn Salon & Spa, Dogwood Studio, and Lion & Cub Clothing Store.

The Guy H. Rachau Memorial Scholarship Fund concert

Sunday, April 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

At the Penns Valley Area High School auditorium It is a free concert but we donations are accepted at the door. The concert will include such bands as The Little German Band, The Coburn Brass, The Penns Valley Men’s Chorus, The Brush Valley Community Choir, past winners of the scholarship, and The Four Decades.

Music at the Boal Mansion

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

A Centre county tradition for more than 30 years, Music at Boal Mansion is presented jointly by the Boal Mansion Museum and the Penn State School of Music and takes place on Saturday April 30 at 8 p.m. at the Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive in Boalsburg. Tickets are $75 per person and benefit both historic preservation and Penn State University’s Music at Penn’s Woods in June.

For reservations, contact the Boal Mansion Museum at (814) 466-6210 or office@boalmuseum.com. For details, access http://boalmuseum.com.

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19” MAGNAVOX TV - Still has a great picture. Original remote (still working) included. Has AUX input in back. Great for a kid’s bedroom or a playroom - can hook up a video game to the AUX input. $25, Patton Township, Call (814) 8613352 ANTIQUE SCHOOL DESK - In great condition. Wood color is reddish with a black metal frame. Would make a great decorative or functional piece as a side table, $100, Patton Township, Call (814) 861-3352

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TRACK-RAC 6 1/2 FOOT Sliding Truck Rack, $300; 78 inch Custom F150 Step Rails, $200, Call 814-280-1462 anytime.

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2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 3.9 V6, auto, 158K, 8/11 insp., good tires, needs fender, minor mechanical & body repairs, $2,800, 814-5744473, State College

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Part Time Delivery Person, 20 to 30 hours per week (more holiday weeks), must have good driving record, some knowledge of the area is helpful. Apply @ Woodring’s F l o r a l G a rd e n s , 1 2 5 S .

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ELDERLY CARE, Have 7 years experience in Private Care, Honest and Reliable, Please call after 5pm, (814) 355-1155

Exper ienced Landscape Technician. Possible Career O p p o r t u n i t y. P r i m a r i l y construction oriented, and be able to operate heavy equipment. Send resume to: Blackhawk Homestead Nursery, 389 Blackhawk Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828.

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The Central PA Institute of Science and Technology Joint Operating Committee has the following vehicles for sale: 1996 Honda Accord, 1.6-4 cyl., auto trans, loaded with extras, 170,000 miles,) 1993 Chevy S-10, 4 door, 4X4, 4.3-V6, auto trans, loaded with extras, 71,000 miles, 1987 Mercedes 560SEL, 5.6 V8, auto trans, loaded with extras, 119,000 miles.

They will be on display in the Auto Technology Program during the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology’s Open House on Thursday, March 24, 2011 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m. CPI is located at 540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. Sealed bids marked as such will be accepted at that time. Bids will be awarded and winning bidders will be notified on Friday, March 25, 2011. The JOC has the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty, 2-wheel drive, turbo diesel, automatic, aluminum flatbed Patti B. Weaver, Secretary w/stake sides, tow package. Joint Operating Committee Very Good Condition, Also, 2010 BRI-MAR Dump Trailer, drop down sides, 10,000 GBW. Pictures on Craig’s VANS List-posting 1-6-11. Both 2 0 0 6 W H E E L C H A I R for $11,135 or Truck $7,200, Plus 15¢ per addl. word.

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