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By Sandie Biddle, managing editor editor@centrecountygazette.com

Your community newspaper is packed with things to do this weekend and in the coming weeks. It starts with today’s (4/29) Movin’ On concerts on campus, tonight’s Tommy Dorsey performance at The State, and The Clare Fund Auction at Toftrees this evening. Saturday’s (4/30) musical high notes are folksters Four Schillings Short in Lemont and a classical concert at Boal Mansion. Saturday is also Community Day at the Old Gregg School, The Third Annual Dog Jog in Centre Hall, and the Housewalk for Habitat at Medlar field at Lubrano Park.

See Revolutionary War history in action at the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg this weekend, plus a scouts’ tribute to our veterans there on Saturday. Hungry? Choose from ham pot pie, barbecued chicken, Jim’s Italian cuisine, homemade baked goods, and all-you-can-eat breakfast. Saturday is also the start of Spring Gobbler season. We’ve got tips and regs in the Sports Section.

The March of Dimes walk is Sunday (5/1), their largest fundraiser of the year. Registration is at noon at Medlar Field. Walk, donate, or be there to encourage the walkers! Sunday there’s also a Roller Derby scrimmage at Penn Skates, an exciting kayak and canoe slalom on Kish Creek, and cash bingo at Bellefonte High.

Join Penn State’s Master Gardeners for Symphony in the Swamp on Tuesday – an ecoevening with the frogs in a wetlands in Spring Mills. Sam Stitzer said that unless he “croaks,” he won’t miss it.

The First Thursday concert (5/5) at Schlow is an acoustic trio. That’s also first of a threenight performance of Bald Eagle Drama Club’s production of Beauty and the Beast. Penn’s Valley’s Thespians are performing Once Upon a Mattress next Friday and Saturday. Plus there are two plant sales, two or three bird watches, and a Mother’s Day walk.

And the list goes on, but you get the idea. If you want to be entertained, involved, or helpful, keep picking up The Gazette every week. Or read online in full color at www.centrecountygazette.com.

The most important May event of all – Mother’s Day – is May 8. Check out the gift ideas in this issue, from lavish to free. Whatever you do for mom, make it from the heart.

It was with great sadness that we heard the news that Josten’s is eliminating 230 jobs at their State College location this summer, leaving just a few to serve local customers. Those employees are getting their notices now and were asked not to comment.

In the future, we’ll find out what they need, what help Josten’s will offer them, and what we can do to make these neighbors more comfortable with this transition. In the meantime, if you know someone who works there, (I have three neighbors affected) the best thing you can do is offer a sympathetic ear.

Upcoming Features in The Gazette May 6 – Moms and Proms You can be sure pretty flowers, corsages, dresses, dinners, and happy ladies will be the stars of this issue.

Plus letters from candidates for May 17 primary.

May 13 – Golf Special & Lawn & Garden Lots of green for everyone! Les brings you the lowdown on the local golf courses and Sandie features more spring lawn and garden tips and news.

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Centre Count y Schools Bellefonte Students Get Real-life Lesson Community Education Program Receives Award Ebun Adewumi

BELLEFONTE – One paramedic SUV, two fire trucks, three ambulances, and multiple police cars rushed the scene of a car accident in the middle of Bellefonte High School parking lot Thursday April 21. One car lay flipped completely over while the other car was smashed into the back of it. A few bodies of the teenage passengers lay in and around the two cars. Classmates and teachers watched quietly a few yards away, taking in the scene on the sunny afternoon.

Instead of being the scene of a gruesome accident, this was a teaching lesson for the students of Bellefonte High School. It was set up in hopes of bringing awareness to the students of the hazards of drinking and driving.

After the emergency vehicles arrived at the scene of the accidents about 20 workers hustled together to rescue the “victims” of the accident. One student who wasn’t hurt was subjected to a field sobriety test by an officer. When he failed some of his classmates reacted as he was handcuffed and led into the

Some students were loaded onto stretchers and into ambulances. back of one of the police vehicles. A couple students were loaded onto stretchers and into the back of ambulances and driven away.

Then two unlucky students were covered in fake body bags to represent that not everyone gets to walk away alive from accidents.

After the “victims” were dealt with, a few police officers and paramedics spoke about what happens at a real car accident.

They said a car accident clean up can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

They stressed that these kinds of accidents “happened all too frequently and are preventable.” The accident shown was supposed to be drunk driving but it could have been any kind of distracted driving such as texting while driving, too many passengers in the car, illegal drug use, and prescription drug use. Coroner Scott Sayers also spoke to the students for a few minutes.

Watching the scene

“These are phone calls we don’t like to get,” Vice President Daniel Besch told the students. “You students are way to smart for this kind of behavior. You know what you should and shouldn’t be doing.”

As their classmates watched and then cheered the two “dead” students got out of the body bags and rejoined their peers.

As Besch and the emergency workers Some students played dead in body bags on the ground; but emphasized, in a real accident nobody gets to stand up and walk away. got cheers when they came back to life.

South Hills Students Win Statewide Honors STATE COLLEGE – South Hills School of Business & Technology students brought home 11 awards after attending a state conference of Phi Beta Lambda, a national collegiate business leadership organization. The PBL conference was recently held in Gettysburg where South Hills’ students entered into academic competitions with several hundred students from major two-year and four-year colleges from across the state.

South Hills took second place in a Macroeconomics competition, second in a team project in Business Ethics, third in Computer Concepts, third in Impromptu Speaking,

second and third in Client Services, third in Help Desk Assistance, along with second and third place in a Word Processing competition. Two South Hills’ students from Philipsburg and Lewistown were also honored with PA-PBL “Who’s Who Awards” for their exemplary service and leadership in their local chapters.

The 19 South Hills’ students who attended the conference also participated in a variety of workshops and heard from motivational speaker Dr. Randal D. Pinkett, entrepreneur and winner of NBC’s season four of The Apprentice show.

By Julie Miller STATE COLLEGE – Research shows that girls often start to lose interest in the sciences when they reach middle school. To combat this, State College Area School District has sponsored a Challenging Science Investigations (CSI) program for middle school-aged girls since 2006.

On April 14, the 2011 American Association of University Women (AAUW) State College Branch Gateway to Equity Award was presented to the district’s Community Education program.

“We’ve had a tremendous response to the program,” Director of Community Education Donna Ricketts said. “It’s nice for the Community Education staff to be recognized for their hard work in delivering CSI to our community.”

The CSI program teaches girls about science and engineering by giving them the chance to participate in activities like designing and constructing a roller coaster, and analyzing a crime scene. They also get the opportunity to meet professional women in the sciences and learn all about their fun and fascinating careers.

Nearly 400 girls have gone through the program over the years, and many have attributed their continued interest in the sciences to the program.

“My participation in the CSI program fostered a desire for learning and exploration,” said one girl in a survey about the program. “I learned that I can apply what I learned in class to something that intrigues and attracts me. It encouraged me to take a lot of science classes and helped spark an interest in engineering and other science careers. It also helped make science a more exciting and interesting experience.”

The program is held every winter and summer and is open to girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Because it is underwritten

by AAUW, the program costs only $15 per girl.

Registration is currently going on for the 2011 summer session, which will be from July 26 to July 29.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Donna Ricketts, Director of Community Education, dmr13@scasd.org or call (814) 231-1061. To register by phone, call (814) 231-1062.

Pictured, L to R, Row 1: Talat Azhar, AAUW State College Branch co-president; Dave Klindienst, SCASD STEM Coordinator; Donna Ricketts, director, SCASD Community Education; Mary Dupuis, AAUW CSI Coordinator; Christina Kohl, biology teacher; and Pam Francis, SCASD director of education. Row 2: Candace Davison, AAUW State College Branch co-president; Wendy Watts, physics teacher; Beth Keim, chemistry teacher; and Naana Nti, incoming AAUW program vice-president.

St. John School Presents Stations of the Cross BELLEFONTE – On April 20, after much preparation and study, the fourth-grade class at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School presented a live Stations of the Cross to their peers and the church community. Their portrayal was beautifully solemn and poignant. This new tradition will be carried out by future fourth grade classes at St. John Catholic School.

Teens to Learn Leadership Skills at American Red Cross Summer Camp Contributed by the Red Cross

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Know a teen looking for graduation project ideas, leadership skills training, or community service opportunities? Consider the American Red Cross Leadership Development Camp.

The Red Cross (LDC) will be held at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, July 21 to 24. Sponsored by the Grace Pollock Foundation, the camp is open to teens entering grades nine through 12 in the fall. Registration forms and a short video can be found at www.sqvalleyredcross.org/LDC.

While at LDC, teens will learn and practice how to work in groups, resolve conflicts, set goals, and speak in public. Participants will learn about volunteer opportunities, develop skills that will aid in leadership

and community service, and learn how to plan and implement a community-oriented project. Attendees will spend time in leadership sessions but also enjoy leisure activities, including sports, picnics, karaoke, and dancing.

New for 2011, LDC participants will receive training and two-year certification in CPR/AED.

Campers will be encouraged to use what they learn at LDC in their schools and communities. Former LDC participants have organized and promoted blood drives in their schools and communities, implemented Red Cross Clubs at their high schools, and volunteered with various organizations.

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BEA Drama Club to Present Beauty and the Beast

It’s a tale as old as time.

The classic Disney love story, Beauty and the Beast, will be presented Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 5 to 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Bald Eagle High School auditorium, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate.

This year Bald Eagle Area is selling tickets as reserved seating in advance, meaning patrons purchase a particular seat number for each performance. The box office is open in the Bald Eagle Middle-High School Attendance Office, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays, until performances.

Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.

Make checks payable to BEA Drama Boosters. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door, 30 minutes prior to the performances.

CAST FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (in order of appearance)

Enchantress -Samantha Rougeux

Young Prince - Cory M. Moore

Belle - Mallory Leupold

Baker - Luke Besong

Bookseller - Michael Lutz

Lefou - Tyler Bickle

Gaston - Tyler Greer

Maurice - Cliff Smolko

Cogsworth - Cody Mandell

Lumiere - Richard Spicer

Babette - Maggie Mehalko

Mrs. Potts - Anne Hoover

Chip - Matthew Blaylock

Beast - Josh Koleno

Silly Girl #1 - Alexis Holderman

Silly Girl #2 - Abbey Crago

Silly Girl #3 - Kaitlyn Laird

Wardrobe - Lydia Flickinger Monsieur D’Arque - Shane Besong

TOWNSPEOPLE/WOLVES/ ENCHANTED OBJECTS: Zoe Armstrong Luke Besong Shane Besong Karina Bloom Nicole Bonsell Becca Bowling Sara Bowling Emily Chambers Ariel Comly Carol Fayman Brooke Fisher Valerie Frost Chelcie Goss Dale Haagen Kara Hammond Cierra Hipple

CREW FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Cast members of Beauty and the Beast (from left to right), Cody Mandell (Cogsworth); Richard Spicer (Lumiere); Maggie Mehalko (Babette); Matthew Blaylock (Chip); Cliff Smolko (Maurice); and Anne Hoover (Mrs. Potts).

Birding Cup, Native Plants Highlight Spring at Shaver’s Creek Events raise funds for nature programming UNIVERSITY PARK – With the arrival of spring and the departure of the winter blues, nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts have much to look forward to in the coming months.

To help welcome the warmer months, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center near Petersburg, Huntingdon County, will host two events in early May, a Native Plant Celebration and Sale and the annual Birding Cup, a contest among teams of birders to identify the most number of bird species.

The Native Plant Celebration and Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Shaver’s Creek, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society, will offer presentations for backyard gardeners interested in switching to native plants and using

conservation landscaping to help preserve the environment. Plant and food vendors, local artists, and guided plant walks for families and gardeners will take place throughout the day.

The Birding Cup, an annual fundraising event for Shaver’s Creek, will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and end Saturday at 7 p.m.

With names like The Wing Nuts, Bad Optics, and Common Loons, birding teams will compete as they journey through the woodlands and wetlands of Huntingdon, Centre, and adjoining counties, to identify the most species of birds in a 24-hour period.

Last year, the winning team logged in 140 species.

In 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that 42 million individuals in the United States were backyard bird watchers, while 20 million people traveled at least a mile from home to observe and identify birds.

“These upcoming spring events are great for several reasons,” said Mark McLaughlin, director of Shaver’s Creek.

“In addition to the educational benefits they offer to the public, they also serve as fundraisers that allow Penn State’s nature center to continue to provide environmentally sound programming for schools, children, youth, teachers, and the community. “

Collection jars labeled with the names of the Birding Cup competitors will be available at the Native Plant Celebration so backyard birders and others may make direct donations.

For more information, visit to www.outreach.psu. edu/shaverscreek/ or call (814) 863-2000.

Tyler Greer (Gaston) with admirers (from left) Lexi Holderman, Abbey Crago, and Kaitlyn Laird.

Kirsten Hockenberry Pilar Holderman Jessie Jenkins Michael Lutz Hannah Martin Cory M. Moore Dakota Noll Tessa Newman Emily Quick Rexine Mae Schrum Meghan Shiels Katie Snyder Megan Staub Cora Talarigo Sarah Torres Mary Veneziano

Lighting: Dylan Bathurst and Chris Bloom Sound: Kyle Lucas, Sarah Van Cise and Chris Bloom

Stage Crew: Wyatt Barnyak, Sarah Blaylock, Andrea Crock, Ashley Gates, Erica Krape, Coiurtney Reese, Jessica Simcisko, Lorilyn Weaver, Seth Woodring, Stone Woodring, Clarissa Woomer

Make-up: Keirsey Hackenberg, Megan O’Leary, Chenoah Stamm

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Thinking that I was picking up a Pat Conroy novel, I accidentally bought Frank Conroy’s Body & Soul. All mistakes should turn out so well.

Six-year-old Claude Rawlings spends his days locked in an apartment in a run-down section of New York City while his mother, Emma, drives her taxi to make a living for them. Between her job and her drinking, Emma has very little time for her young son. He is as much alone when

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Claude’s passion turns him into a highly regarded musician.

Starting in the slums of New York City during the 1940s and following Claude through his school years in the 1950s to his first big success in London in the 1970s, this is not just a “rags-toriches” story nor is it just a coming-ofage novel. It is an engrossing tale of a person’s dedication to something he loves, and in the process, the book becomes a love story to the art of

his mother is home as he is while she is working.

In his tiny room, under stacks of accumulated junk, he discovers an old white piano. He finds that he can pick out the music that he hears on his radio and his world becomes a little less lonely.

Later, when he goes to school, he makes friends with Mr. Weisfeld, the owner of a music store. Claude’s passion for music has finally found an outlet.

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I have to admit that the technical language of music was beyond my understanding many times; Frank Conroy was a jazz musician who won a Grammy Award in 1986. It would take a reader more experienced with the theory of composition and orchestration than I am to criticize those parts of the book.

Conroy’s talent as an author had me so involved with Claude’s story that I felt that I understood the technical information. I did understand and appreciate the style and passion of this author. Body & Soul should be on every musician or wantto-be-musician’s reading list.

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Penn State’s Earth Day Celebration

By Portia T. Webb

UNIVERSITY PARK – In 1970, Earth Day began as a Konstentopoulos explained the importance of reducing our political endeavor to further college student-led, anti-war community’s carbon footprint by collecting snack wrappers. efforts, moving students toward environmental health “This kind of thing works because we have a controlled activism. Today, Earth Day is a global event in more than system,” said Konstentopoulos of Penn State’s efforts to 175 countries. collect wrappers from the public.

On Friday, April 22

He stressed the sigbetween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. , nificance of taking a proactive Penn State’s University Park approach to making a differcampus hosted its annual ence and taking time to recycle PSU Information Technology Earth Day Event celebration, properly. “There are six million Services celebrates “A Billion “A Billion Acts of Green Begins people on the planet creating Acts of Green, Begins with the with the Power of One,” in the junk every day. The western Power of One” HUB-Robeson Center. world needs to get their

Additional highlights stuff together. We are in included, a verbal address from a position to do someEarth Day mural University President, Graham thing the developing Spanier; as well as a public world can’t. The folklore screening for the Sustainable State video contest, challenging is that recycling is tiring – when really it is very simple Penn State to pursue “global happiness.” As part of the HUB’s stuff and much less effort than people make it out to Friday Noontime concert series, live music performances also be.”

Penn State Astro Physics took place at the HUB’s first-floor lounge.

Konstentopoulos said he is optimistic about what researcher, Hercules

Various infor- Penn State is accomplishing for our global welfare.

Konstentopoulos explains the mation booths lined More than 40 Penn State academic units and Energy Bar Brigade to aid the the entry way of departments represented their green initiatives. Penn children’s museum, Discovery Penn State freshman and Eco-Rep the HUB-Robeson State Global Brigades Water chapter members Anthony Space of Central Pennsylvania Center and inside Ricco, Michael Henry, and David Martino expressed educator, Adebayo Adejare engineered his own Wally robot Alumni Hall. marked enthusiasm about cross-cultural sustainable from recycled items Interactive games, water projects. found at Findlay Dining murals, video, and The students recently traveled to Honduras to help Commons. refreshment served build water pipelines there and are looking forward to to educate and to visiting Ghana during their winter entertain the public break to improve water condi“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” relay game throughout the tions there. When asked about participants afternoon. rumors to do with a future global

Tables and workshops ranged from Shaver’s Creek Envi- water crisis, “Desalinization is ronmental Center to the Penn State Center for Sustainabil- key,” responded Ricco. “We have Trash to Treasure team explains new ity to the Penn State Computer Store. Peers and community plenty of water but 97 percent of location at Hills Plaza, South Atherton members convened to share environmentally friendly tips and the world’s water is salty.”

Street & Branch Road planet-friendly alternatives.

Quite clearly, immersion and

Bragging rights like, “I print on reclaimed paper,” “I buy volunteerism were celebrated on less stuff”, “I don’t idle my car,” and “I grow my own food and this Earth Day. Members of Alpha Phi Omega Service Club paint it’s delicious,” became the mantra of the day; where onlookers Erik Foley, manager of Penn environmentally friendly tattoos. were invited to describe their unique contributions to sustain- State’s Campus Sustainability ability. Markers were used to jot these proclamations on a Office, recognized the celebralife-size mural in Alumni Hall. tion as a collaboration for like-minded col The Physical Sciences Green Team and Terracycle invited leagues “committed to greening their work the public to continue in the ecology activism, by joining the space” and where students could “...learn “energy bar brigade” where $.02 for every collected wrapper about clubs, courses and green jobs.” will help to support the future of the Discovery Space Central “The story of Earth Day itself is a Pennsylvania children’s museum. All energy, granola, nutri- perfect example of what we want to comPenn State Global Brigades Water tion, cereal and protein bar wrappers with inner foil linings municate at Penn State: one person makes chapter members: Anthony Ricco, are acceptable. Bring your collected wrappers to 525 Davey a difference,” said Lydia Vandenbergh, Local produce: Tait farm chutney, nonMichael Henry and David Martino plan Lab on the PSU University Park campus. program coordinator for Penn State’s genetically modified pork, and PSU to work in, Ghana on future sustainable

Physical Sciences Green team member, Hercules Campus Sustainability Office. bakery rolls make great sandwiches! water projects.

~ Bellefonte Secrets ~

By Rev. Keith G. Koch

Bellefonte: A Very Cold Town

EDITOR NOTE: It’s not just the winter of 2011 that seemed to last forever. Here is a look at winters past, thanks to historical reporting

by Bellefonte Secrets.

Kids, and some adults, seem to look forward to having it snow. In the past days, farmers would get out their horse(s) and sleighs to maneuver over the snow as their wagons would not make it through the thick snow. Children would get out their sleds and head up to Reservoir Hill, Academy Hill, High Street Hill near the prison, or somewhere on Allegheny Street for hours of fun. Of course, this would be dangerous as the sleds could go very fast, but not be able to stop when crossing a main street for there were horses and other sleighs to watch out for and, in later years, automobiles.

In 1865, a young boy was killed by being run over by a passing sled. During February, 1897, hundreds of sledders were on Allegheny between Curtin and Howard streets when four young people lost control and hit a tree. All were cut, bruised, had broken teeth, and in need stitches.

In 1903, on the hill on the South side of High Street by the Garman House, Thomas Taylor, Jr. suffered a concussion

while sledding down the hill. There was the constant use of sleighs between November 1872 and the end of February 1873 because the total snowfall was 49-and-a-half inches.

In 1905, a Bellefonte Academy student was knocked unconscious by a State College student who threw a snowball with a stone placed inside. Two girls were injured on Academy Hill by sliding into a car traveling on Spring Street during 1920. Both the girls and the car were “dented.”

The February 1895 blizzard cut Bellefonte off from the outside world. Passengers were stuck on the Bellefonte train with snow on the tracks measuring six feet, eight inches.

Friendly townspeople made their way to the train to take food to the passengers.

During January 1895, 40 inches of snow covered the ground from Saturday night to Sunday morning. Six sleighs from Spring Township loaded with men and shovels came to Bellefonte to help shovel out the town.

On February 28, 1868, 40 inches of non-drifted snow was measured. Also, from January to March of 1868, a total of eight feet of snow had fallen. On February 1, 1895 it took the Bellefonte train five-and-a-half

hours to make the trip from Bellefonte to Pleasant Gap because of the snow. Eighteen inches of snow fell on Christmas Eve 1869.

And it wasn’t just the snow, it was the cold temperatures as well. One weekend during February 1914 saw the thermometer staying between 8 to 14 degrees below zero.

January 12, 1866 saw the temperature drop to 22 below zero.

Schools were closed during January, 1912, not because of the snow, but because the school heaters could not keep the classrooms warm enough with the outside at minus 32 degrees. Fire hydrants froze; townspeople were getting frost bite on their ears, fingers and toes; homes had their water pipes frozen; and even the pipe organ in the Methodist Church refused to work during this extreme cold

January 23, 1920 saw snow blocking most all roads – the road between Bellefonte and Lock Haven was impassible. Edward Garbrick was making his second cutting of ice on his pond to sell in March, 1920. It was 33 inches thick! Yet the Bellefonte Borough Council voted NOT to purchase a $2,200 “snow scraper” in 1927. During March of that year, 18 to 22 inches of snow delayed

all mail delivery and the Bellefonte Airport employees were marooned at the airfield.

Lest you think that Spring or Summer would be of help to Bellefonte, note that the month of April is not snow free: 1867 – three inches; 1875 – one foot; 1902 & 1904 – four inches; 1916 – seven inches; 1918 – six inches. In fact, reports from June 30, 1906 tell us of a heavy frost on that day.

How do you tell whether it’s going to be a bad winter? In November 1866 we were told to look for these four signs of a bad winter: 1) bee hives oversupplied with honey; 2) unusual thickness of corn husks; 3) sightings of many wild beasts; and 4) the migration of local rats from west to south.

(The sign of coming rain was when the weather-vane trout on the Court House was “swimming” toward Spring Creek.)

No matter what our chilly history, the daffodils always bloom again – as they are right now.

Bellefonte Secrets are reprinted with permission of the authors. For complete text of back issues, see bellefontesecrets.com.

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“A Revolutionary Affair” Living History Encampment BOALSBURG – Experience the American Colonial period and see examples of several standing armies that occupied our continent during the Revolutionary War. Hessian and Brunswick German allies of the British will encamp on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum this weekend – demonstrating the field life of the contract soldier in the service of King George.

The public is invited Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Pennsylvania Military Museum is on Business Route 322; Boalsburg, three miles east of State College. Call (814) 466-6263 or visit www.pamilmuseum.org.

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Environmental Issues Forum: County Commissioner Candidates BELLEFONTE – Thirteen men and women are vying for the position of Centre County Commissioner this year.

Winners of the May 17 primary election will be on the ballot in November. Once elected, the county commissioners will have substantial influence over many of the environmental issues that affect Centre County and its residents. What do these candidates plan to do about these issues if they are elected?

The Spring Creek Watershed Association will host the 2011 Environmental Issues Forum at which all 13 candidates for Centre County Commissioner will share their thoughts about environmental issues that affect Centre County

and what they plan to do as a county commissioner to address them. The forum is May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Third Floor Meeting Room of the Courthouse Annex, 108 S. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte.

Cosponsors of the event include: ClearWater Conservancy, Moshannon Group of the Sierra Club, Centre County Farmland Trust, Spring Creek Chapter TU, Beech Creek Watershed Association, Bald Eagle Watershed Association, Penns Valley Conservation Association, League of Women Voters of Centre County, and Moshannon Creek Watershed Coalition.

The panel will include Democratic

candidates John Eich, David Koll, Michael Pipe, Rich Rogers, and Jeff Steiner, and Republican candidates Chip Aikens, Steven Dershem, Chris Exarchos, Sue Mascolo, Hope Miller, Mark Milliron, Daniel Pytel, and Bob Selego.

After each candidate gives a brief opening statement, he or she will have two minutes to answer a question relating to Marcellus Shale, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.

For information, contact Bob Eberhart at rje1@psu.edu or (814) 692-7114.

How You Can Help Women at Work: Building Basics for Female Volunteers

Revolutionary War-style encampment and demonstrations take place this weekend at the PA Military Museum.

STATE COLLEGE – In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, construction crews of female volunteers will be pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, April 30 to May 8. To help volunteers get a jump-start on their building skills, Lowe’s, underwriter of Women Build and sponsor of National Women Build Week, is hosting a “how-to” clinic.

The free clinic will take place at Lowe’s, 104 Valley Vista Drive in State College. “How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools” is Wednesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Women Build program recruits, educates and inspires women to build and advocate for simple, decent and affordable houses in their communities. Lowe’s is committing more than $1.3 million to National Women Build Week and providing $5,000 Lowe’s store gift cards and event support

materials to more than 250 Habitat affiliates. Lowe’s has also developed an 18-piece women’s toolkit under the Habitat Women Build brand and will donate 10 percent of the product’s net sales to Habitat for Humanity.

Women Build how-to clinics are open to women interested in volunteering at any local Women Build. There is no cost to enroll and Lowe’s provides all supplies. Led by Lowe’s store employees, the clinic will teach home construction basics to volunteers and offer opportunities to practice new skills. Women will also learn tool safety tips.

Interested volunteers should contact Missy Schoonover, the local Habitat for Humanity Women Build Week volunteer coordinator, at (814) 571-0509, or register online at www. habitatgcc.org/Events. The clinic is limited to 25 participants.

Registered volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and come ready to learn.

Millheim Hosts Arts Events

By Sam Stitzer

MILLHEIM – The borough of Millheim sits in the eastern end of rural Penns Valley on route 45. It’s a town where half the vehicles sitting at its single traffic light are often pickup trucks, and the other half might very well be horse-drawn Amish buggies. When so many similar rural American towns, lacking a major industry or employer, are dying a slow death from economic suffocation, Millheim seems to be thriving and often bustling with activity.

The reason for this renaissance might be one of what realtors refer to as “location, location, location.” Millheim lies on the connecting road (route 45), and nearly midway between two major universities in central Pennsylvania: Penn State to the west, and Bucknell in Lewisburg to the east. Both of these university communities are expanding outward in population and activities toward the eastern end of Penns Valley.

People traveling between these communities must pass through Millheim, and Karl Leitzel performed therein lies the music on the Green impetus for Drake stage.

increased commerce along the main street of town. Several new enterprises have sprung up in Millheim in recent years, and are doing well, attracting customers from a wide radius.

Two of these businesses held arts-related

the gallery opening, saying that at times the gallery was filled with patrons perusing the art exhibits, and learning about the possible uses for the facility by the community.

On Sunday, April 17, literally across the street from the Green Drake, at the Elk Creek Café & Aleworks, the Riversongs Music Festival was happening from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This event was a fundraiser The band Grain performed at the Riversongs for the Penns Valley ConserMusic Festival. vation Association (PVCA), Kayak (from Tussey Mountain Outfitters, and featured several local bluegrass and folk Bellefonte) and a Hand-Crafted Bench (from music bands. Bands with names like Grain, Riversongs Music Festival organizer, Gary woodworker Josh McCracken, Woodward). the Poe Valley Troubadors, and Eric Athey Gyekis, welcomes everyone to the festival.

According to Jim Zubler, PVCA Presiand the New Lost Coburn Ramblers filled dent, The Winners of the raffle drawing were: events on the weekend of April 15 to 17. The the café with the sounds of strings, percus- Bill Wolfe of Aaronsburg who chose the bike.

Green Drake Art Gallery and Arts Center sion, and vocal music to the delight of a full The next name drawn was Walt Witmer of held its opening all that weekend. Owned by house of patrons.

Coburn. He chose the kayak. The third and

The PVCA serves as a steward of the Karl Leitzel and Gary Gyekis, final winner chosen was Jim Fordham of Upper Penns the Green Drake (in the Coburn. He received the Josh McCracken Creek watershed former Hosterman and Stover wood bench. and all its comHardware building) features

Both of these events were well attended, munities, and an art gallery on the first floor, and served to underscore Millheim’s continworks to preserve which displayed paintings, ued growth and activity. Thanks and conPenns Valley’s sculpture, handmade baskets, gratulations go to all who helped to make waters, farmlands, jewelry, and other items by these enjoyable events happen. forests and rural several Centre County artists, heritage.

They as well as works by artists fund a half-time from outside the area, include n v i r o n m e nt a l ing paintings by science teaching artist Ken Bushe position at Penns from Scotland.

A patron examined paintings on newly Valley High The second exposed brick wall in the Green Drake.

School (no tax floor contains studio space available for money used). At the Riversongs festival, the rent by artists, as well as PVCA drew the names of the winners of a small meeting rooms for art raffle for three high dollar prizes.

More than 500 tickets were sold at $10 classes, seminars, etc. There is even a small stage area on apiece for the raffle. The prizes (all generously the first floor for musical donated) were: a Trek Gary Fisher Cobia Paintings by Spring Mills artist, Elody Gyekis, events. Artist Karl Leitzel was Mountain Bike (from Freeze-Thaw Cycle, were on display.

A good crowd attended the Riversongs festival. pleased with the turnout for State College), an Emotion Glide Sit-In

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Home-made Crackers

By Curtis Knepper

Today standing in line at the YMCA to sign up for their new Body Pump Demonstration class, I hear, “Hey you’re the cracker man! Just what is Non-diastatic Malt and where do I find it?� So I guess I have another moniker “The Cracker Man.� At times I think I’m just cracked, but in the words of Paul Harvey, read on for the rest of the story.

What do the YMCA, Warrior Dash, 75 pounds, healthy eating, and crackers all have in common? Answer, it’s pretty much my life and I’ll try to tie everything together later.

Okay, here’s one of my rants. The big misconception about bread is that it’s unhealthy and it will make you fat. I don’t know how many times people have gotten into my face about bread, their weight, or diabetes.

One particular incident comes to mind. My wife was a reading specialist for the Bellefonte School District, involved in promoting families reading together. I ended up making pizza as the incentive to get people out to her Curtis Knepper activities.

One evening for a mock reading competition, we served pizza for more than 100 parents and children. Fifth-grade boys can demolish pepperoni. Anyhow, a parent came back to the kitchen and thanked me for the best homemade pizza ever. This led into a

conversation about teaching bread baking and my desire for great Artisan Breads.

Right away, it was no way, she suffered from diabetes, and she would never serve her family anything as unhealthy as bread. Bread plays havoc on insulin levels and she would be as big as a barn if they eat bread. I tried to explain how whole grains, fiber, and lean European breads were healthy heart food.

This is not grandma’s bread that relies on butter, milk, and eggs for flavor. Rather this bread uses long slow fermentation to develop complex flavors from the grains. Not buying into my theory she excused herself and helped herself to another slice of pizza.

Getting back to opening question, I just broke through my 75-pound weight lost barrier. I did not get obese by eating bread, I still eat bread everyday; I enjoy croissants, and other French pastries. I continue to lose weight slowly but surely. If you are serious about losing weight, a diet will not work, I tried then all.

Stop in at your local YMCA and talk to them about their weight-loss clinic.

The first step to a successful weightloss program is a dietician. The YMCA has a dietician who develops an eating plan, and educates you on good and bad calories, serving sizes, and how to read food labels.

The second step is to put on your sneakers and increase your activity level. All of their trainers are great. They develop activity plans to match your fitness level, fit your life style, and meet your long-term goals. They educate and teach you correct techniques to avoid

injury. They provide the support you need to break through the tough barriers and to meet your life goals.

In a matter of six weeks, I was able to shed 10 percent of my body weight. To date I am down almost eight inches around my waist. I now can buy my pants off of the regular men’s clothes rack.

Every year I try to challenge myself with a new conquest. Last year it was to complete a Triathlon before I turned 60. I completed two Tri’s with two weeks to spare before my birthday.

This year the Centre County YMCA will sponsor a Double Triathlon in Bellefonte. It will be the weekend in June right after school is out and it coincides with the opening of the Kepler pool.

I was trying to put a family team together for the YMCA Tri but I was unable to work out the travel logistics and the gear-head of the family decided to bless us with another grandson. Instead, my middle daughter found the Warrior Dash, which is my challenge this year. It is a 3.5-mile obstacle course run. I have been training at YMCA in State College in both their Boot Camp and Spinning class to prepare for this event.

At the beginning of the year, the YMCA had an informal eight-week weigh-down contest. Their dietitian reminded us about good food choices and trainers challenged us to increase daily activity levels.

As part of the wrap-up, there was a follow-up session with the YMCA trainers.

We discussed our goals, the trainer reviewed

our exercise programs and made suggestions, we had healthy snacks, and several of the members of the Seniors on Weights class attended the session.

As always, the conversations evolved to baking, bread, and healthy eating. I bragged about my high-fiber, whole-wheat, no-fat, healthy-heart crackers. Grandma would be turning over in her grave if she knew you bought crackers in a store today.

I took a sample of the crackers into to the Bellefonte YMCA to share with the class.

This article completes my promise to the group to publish my healthy-heart crackers formula. They are simple to make, delicious, and consist of whole wheat, flax-seed meal, with flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds and a pinch of pretzel salt for toppings. I suggested that you make a double batch because they go really fast.

For full disclosure, I am an employee of the YMCA, I teach swimming for the little children, and I’m a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard. If you haven’t been to the YMCA recently, stop in and check us out. Between the State College and Bellefonte facilities, we have programs for all ages, fitness levels, and we are continually adding exciting new programs such as Zumba Dance, Body Pump, and Tri Training.

Happy Baking!

I’m happy to help anyone with bread baking questions, problems, or just swapping baking stories. I can be reached at moreaboutbread@ gmail.com.

High Fiber, Whole-wheat, No-fat, Healthy-heart Crackers

By Curtis Knepper

Here is my favorite cracker formula for the Bellefonte YMCA Seniors on Weights.

Whole Grain (Crunchy) Crackers Ingredient Metric (grams) Volume White Whole Wheat Flour 168 1½ cup All Purpose Flour 119 1 cup Water 168 ž cup Non-diastatic Malt 2T Yeast (Instant) 3 1 tsp Salt 7 1 tsp Flax Seed or milled 14 2T Sesame Seed 14 2T Topping Flax Seed 28 Sesame Seed 28 Sunflower Seed 70 Coarse Salt

Ÿ cup Ÿ cup ½ cup Couple Pinches

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Mix all ingredients except for the seeds to bring everything together. Knead until smooth 10 minutes and gluten is well developed. Note this is fairly stiff dough and may require additional liquid if kneading by hand. Additional liquid is especially needed if you are using flax seed meal in the dough instead of the seeds. Add one two tablespoon water and knead in the seeds for the final dough. Cover the dough and let raise 60 to 90 minutes.

Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper or lightly grease them. Divide dough into two pieces. Roll out very thin, into an 11 x 16 inch rectangle. Sprinkle each side with Âź of the topping and use rolling pin to press the seeds into the dough. Turn dough over and repeat. The sunflower seeds and coarse salt are optional. I prefer my crackers without sunflower seeds but they need a hint of salt.

Place dough onto the half sheet pan and repeat with the other half of dough. Prick the dough all over with a fork or use docking tool. For a lighter cracker, let them rise for 30 minutes. Use pizza wheel to cut crackers into the desired shape and size.

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Bake in preheated 350°oven for 30 minutes. Reposition the pans half way through baking to obtain even browning.

Watch the crackers very closely at the end of the bake, the whole-wheat flour can brown very quickly. For extra crispy crackers turn off oven, crack the door, and let pans in oven for another 15 to 30 minutes.

Notes: 1. All of the seeds, meal, and coarse salt are available at any of the bulk dry good stores in Belleville.

2. I prefer to use flax seed meal in the dough and use the whole flax seeds as a topping.

3. Non-diastatic malt is a sugar that has the flavor of malt, think of the old soda foundation or malt shop. It is available on-line at the King Arthur Baking Catalog. A tablespoon of light brown sugar works just fine as a substitute.

4. Diastatic malt is processed at a lower temperature so that the enzymes that convert starch to sugar are still active.

Most of your commercial flour will have a touch of diastatic malt added to it. It helps with the browning of the product and is used when making bagels.

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High Adventures Bring Folks Out to Boy Scout Carnival

By Valerie Lute

STATE COLLEGE – The air smelled like freshbe going on the trip to Base, is excited about “scuba diving cut French fries and onion rings outside Boy the Boy Scout ranch in and spending time in Florida.”

Scout Troop 380’s High Adventure Carnival at Philmont, NM. They’ll The leaders of Boy Scout Troop the Westerly Parkway Plaza. Hundreds attended be spending 16 days 380 work throughout the year to the event, which was intended to last from April away from home while plan the High Adventure Carnival, 19 to 23 – offering rides, games and food. Since they complete more than organizing with local Bartlebaugh the weather did not cooperate, the carnival was 100 miles of hiking. Amusements who provides the rides, closed on the 19th and 22nd due to rain.

They plan on scaling food stands, and carnival games. The boys help to take

With the beautiful weather the rest of the the two highest points out the trash and sell tickets under adult supervision. week, patrons of all ages came out to enjoy the on the scout ranch, Mt. This has been carnival. Mitchell Milligan said her 10-monthBaldy at 14,000 feet an annual Members of Boy Scout Troop 380: Kyle Sold, Kyle old son Gage enjoyed the things to look at and Sutherland, Doug Salada, Oliver Dailey, Jared Dailey and Tooth of Time at event for the the bright lights.

12,000 feet. But it’s not troop for Seven-year-old Marissa Xu said all roughing it. The last few days of the trip they will spend several years. her favorite part of the carnival going to movies, bowling, and visiting the longest ride was the Fun Slide. “I like incline in Phoenix. how when you go down it’s very The group going to Sea Base and the Florida fast,” she said. “But sometimes Key, which includes two adults and six boys, will when I go on the lumps I just stop be diving, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The boys and then I have to pull.” got their scuba diving merit badges last year in Scout master Bob Sutherland preparation. and assistant scout master Chad “I”m excited for 16 days with friends and Solt explained that the carnival having a good time there,” said Jared Dailey, age profits go to fund the troop’s 17, who is going on the New Mexico trip.

High Adventure trips. This year “I’m looking forward to the memories, the Mitchell Milligan and her the troop is planning two trips, crazy things we’re going to do and the long break Marrisa Xu, age son Gage visited one to Philmont, NM and one to when we’re done,” said Kyle Sutherland, age 15, seven, enjoyed the the carnival because they Sea Base in the Florida Keys. who is also going to New Mexico.

Marissa Xu and her father on the bumper cars slide the most live nearby Three adults and nine boys will Oliver Dailey who’s going on the trip to Sea

The Whistle Stop Restaurant – Still On Track After 20 Years

By Sam Stitzer

CENTRE HALL – “I’ve been working on the railroad, all the livelong day” go the words of the old song, but back in 1884 in Centre Hall, those words were more than just a song; they were real. The Lewisburg and Tyrone branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad was expanding, laying track west from Rising Spring (Spring Mills) along Sinking Creek and then across western Penns Valley through Centre Hall and on to Lemont. Of course, a station had to be built in Centre Hall, so construction began in 1884, and on January 10, 1885, the new line and new station were opened for business. The wood frame, Victorian architecture station served the line until rail service on the L&T branch was discontinued in 1970.

The tracks through Centre Whistle Stop owners Ed Hall were removed shortly and Marcia Gemperle afterwards.

The station was managed for generations by the Bradford family and in 1972, Bob and Ginny Bradford opened a craft shop in the station.

Healthy Kids, Happy Kids

By Kulsoom Khan

STATE COLLEGE – The YMCA OF State College held “Healthy Kids Day” on Saturday (4/23). The event is all about supporting good health in today’s youth by promoting active living, healthy eating, and advocating knowledge to encourage An overall healthier lifestyle.

There were many fun activities for children to enjoy including an obstacle course, karate, birdhouse building, a lipstick salon,

The ever-popular bounce house was a big attraction.

basketball, and the popular bounce house.

Local organizations were also present to offer information to parents about children’s activities/ programs and healthy living.

This included Med Express Urgent Care, Pediatric Dentist, Hershey Medical Institute, Artistic Horizon, the State College Spikes, and Geisinger Health System.

Children were introduced to active pursuits like karate.

It later was the home of Shunk’s Kitchen & Bath, then with railroad Hubbard’s Chiropractic Clinic. On April 9, 1991, the memoraold station became The Whistle Stop Restaurant, under bilia, includthe ownership of Dick and Lucille Fuller of Potters ing many Mills. The Fullers hired Ed and Marcia Gemperle to old photos, manage the restaurant. The Gemperle’s came to Centre artwork, and Hall with a strong beautifully background in crafted models the food service of steam locoindustry. They had motives. Much both worked at the of the original The Whistle Stop in Centre Hall interior wall Sheraton Hotel in State College; Ed paneling has been retained, as well as the for five years, and original cast iron pot-bellied stove, which kept Marcia for nearly generations of railroad employees and waiting 10 years. When the passengers warm on cold winter days. Outside, Sheraton became a restored Erie Stillwell passenger car (used a Day’s Inn, the for storage) and a New York Central wooden Passenger car and caboose decorate the food service was caboose rest along brick paths with Victorian restaurant’s exterior. contracted out to street lights. an outside firm, and the Gemperle’s soon found themselves Regarding the Whistle Stop’s cuisine, Marcia Gemperle looking for a new opportunity. After looking in the York says that “all the food is made from scratch, from recipes and Gettysburg areas, a mutual friend directed them to the developed by Ed over the years.” The menu features a wide Fullers’ Whistle Stop. They were hired on the spot, with Ed variety of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood dishes, as well as becoming the head chef and Marcia salads, pasta, and desserts. drawing duty as hostess, waitress, The Whistle Stop donates to cashier, and other duties. local charities. They recently gave After Dick Fuller passed away in a portion of their proceeds for 2003, and Lucille Fuller inherited the Sunday, April 10 to the Guy Rachau restaurant, the Gemperle’s offered to Memorial Scholarship. April 10 was buy the Whistle Stop. Lucille agreed, the day of the Rachau Memorial and in 2005, the Gemperle’s assumed Concert at Penns Valley High ownership. The Gemperle’s added School. two bumpouts to the building’s north Congratulations to the Whistle side; one for storage, and one for a Stop owners and staff for maintainwaiting room. They relocated the old ing 20 years of consistent quality Snydertown station on the premises food and service to the central Pennto the east side of the building, and sylvania area. The Whistle Stop can they use it as an office area.

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The original station, looking west, circa 1900. (photo from Mike Bezilla collection)

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APRIL 29, 2011

Public School Coalition Campaigns for Public Education BELLEFONTE – In an unprecedented action, public education leaders from Clinton, Clearfield and Centre counties have joined ranks to launch a public campaign aimed at educating and mobilizing the public about the successes of public education. There was a rally in Tallyrand Park on Tuesday (4/26) where hundreds of citizens gathered to learn more about concerns over state budget cuts.

The new coalition, which represents administrators, teachers, parents and union leaders in Central Intermediate Unit 10 and the Pennsylvania State Education Association, kicked off in March, and includes a media campaign and grassroots campaign in the 10 school districts in the IU’s area.

“The goal of the campaign is to get our community members thinking about and talking about the great contributions of our local public schools to our communities. Our public schools are the heart and souls of our

communities and we need to mobilize to get our citizens involved in the fight to preserve and protect our public schools from the politics of Harrisburg,” said Bald Eagle Superintendent Dan Fisher.

Penns Valley parent TJ Coursen added, “I am a Penns Valley graduate and the parent of three Penns Valley students. My wife and I have been impressed with the overall educational experience at Penns Valley and we feel blessed to call this area our home. The quality and depth of education, coupled with smaller class sizes and increased opportunities for extracurricular involvement, make Penns Valley the perfect choice for our family.”

The theme for the campaign is “My Choice Is My Public School.” School employees in the IU 10 districts will be participating in the campaign by wearing buttons and raising money for the campaign with dress down days.

“We all recognize that the state is facing a budget deficit and every district has been working to try to trim their budgets to deal with cuts.

But there is only so much that can be These two youngsters also support Public Education.

cut before it starts to negatively impact the education of the students,” said Brad Siegfried, a teacher leader in PhilipsburgOsceola School District.

“We are willing to do our part, but the Governor and the legislature have to be accountable to the people who elected them.”

An important component of the campaign is a website (www.schoolfacts.co) where public education advocates can get the positive facts about public education and learn how Governor Corbett’s education funding cuts will impact programs and students.

The coalition is also concerned about how the proposed voucher bill and reduced subsidy to school districts for the costs of charter and cyber schools will further erode school districts’ ability to fund local education budgets.

Another important element to the campaign is to highlight the successes of local public schools and to spread the word about the positive programs that are going on in our classrooms.

“Our public schools are among the best in the state. Many have been recognized statewide for their academic achievements. Our students are getting a great education in central Pennsylvania. Public polls consistently tell us that the community supports their local public education. Now we want them to send that message to Harrisburg,” Shaun McMurtrie, vice president of the Bellefonte Area Education Association.

Public Education Rally participants listen to speakers, which included parents, Board of Education members, teachers, superintendents, former public education students, and PSEA representatives.

Bald Eagle Area superintendent Dan Fisher speaks, while participants hold up numbers showing the funding – $17,102,629 – that has been cut, this year alone, to the twelve school districts in Centre, Clearfield, and Clinton counties.

Public education supporters gathered for a rally at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte on Tuesday afternoon to demonstrate their concern for the proposed state budget cuts.

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Mother’s Day: Gifts from the Heart

By Sandie Biddle

First, let’s be perfectly clear. When mom says, “Oh, you don’t have to get me anything,� “I don’t need anything but you,� or “Please don’t go out of your way,� don’t listen to her.

I know you’re supposed to listen to your mom.

But this is one time to say, do, or buy something special for the lady who raised you – or mothered your children.

Don’t forget candy, perfume, jewelry, flowers, dinner out, and a card. They’re traditional for a reason – many ladies love them! But take your own mom into account when you choose. Would she appreciate a bouquet or a hanging basket for the porch? Does she like a certain type of candy or brand of perfume? Does she like silver or gold, diamonds or colored stones, earrings or bracelets? If you don’t know, check her vanity and jewelry box.

Going out for a meal on Mother’s Day is a time-honored tradition. Give mom the day off! But do make reservations.

I remember when my sister and I were small, dad driving all around central PA looking for a place to take mom that wasn’t filled up. That was a cranky carload!

If you have the aptitude, make her breakfast, lunch, or dinner – her favorite dishes. Don’t forget dessert. But clean up after yourself. Don’t leave the kitchen a mess.

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Dads and older kids: Offer to baby sit so she can relax, make meals once a month, or do chores around the house. A busy mom would love a gift of a cheerful helper.

My mom has put up with me for 50+ years. She’s frail, in a “home,� and on a fixed income. This is the time that mothers really need the love of their kids and spouses. Take her a special dessert. Get a basket of blooms for her room.

Give her a phone card – or stationery, greeting cards, and stamps – so she can keep in touch with friends and family.

Give her a gift certificate for her weekly hairdo or offer to drive her to go shopping once a week.

Please visit her if you can. Nothing fancy. A quiet time holding hands, sipping tea, and sharing memories will mean the world to her. Take a photo album along, or ask her to bring out the pictures, tapes, or videos.

What’s mom’s hobby or sport? Get her something she needs, from golf clubs to hiking boots. Would she like a fitness, swim, or country club membership? Get her a gift certificate to fix up her mountain bike, take dance lessons, or

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Stumped? Your mom really does have everything? How about a donation to her favorite charity, church, or cause?

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“That’s my favorite!� is the phrase you want to hear. Have you paid attention enough to know that she favors multicolored roses to plain red – dark chocolate, not white – blue topaz rather than pearls – king crab better than lobster?

Don’t get mom what you’d like to receive. Get her what she’d like. That sounds simple, but it works. Giving her something you think she needs – like a vacuum cleaner or GPS – sounds handy, but don’t do it. Try something more personal.

Look on her vanity, in the cabinets, in her closet, at her appointment book. You’ll see the colors, flavors, scents, fabrics, music, and events she prefers. You’ll also notice she often sacrifices her needs in order to please the family. That’s how moms are. This is the day for her to get what she really wants.

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Smith Hits for Cycle and Earns Second AMCC Player of the Week; Talented Freshman Also Earns Eastern College Athletic Conference Honors

By Les Barnhart

Brittany Smith was a key member of the Bellefonte Lady Red Raiders softball team that hoisted the PIAA championship trophy last June. Now a freshman at Penn State Altoona, she is already a standout player for the Lady Lions. In the first game of a doubleheader against Medaille College on April 22nd, Smith hit for the cycle, something that according to the Penn State website hasn’t happened in recent Lady Lions’ softball history.

In the game against Medaille College, Smith needed just four at-bats to hit for the cycle. She singled in the first inning before drilling a three-run home run in the second inning to extend the lead to 6-2. Up again in the third inning, the talented second baseman, picked up a triple and would score when another former Lady Red Raider, Christina Stathes, homered.

Needing a double for the cycle, Smith would get it in her next at-bat as her double would plate two more runs to push the score to 12-3. The Lady Lions would post a 12-4 win in game one of the twin-bill and would complete the sweep with a 14-6 win in the

Brittany Smith is continuing to have success at collegiate level for Penn State Altoona.

nightcap. In the second game, Smith would collect two more hits for a perfect 6-for-6 day. Following their sweep of Hilbert College on Monday, the Lady Lions improved their record to 23-9.

On Monday, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference named Smith as the Player of the Week. In a week that saw the Lady Lions go 4-2 in conference play, Smith went 11-for-22 at the plate including two doubles, two triple and a home run. In addition to hitting for the cycle, she also knocked in seven runs while scoring eight times and stealing two bases.

Smith is among the leaders in most offensive statistics for the Lady Lions and leads the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference in hits, runs scored and total bases.

The Eastern College Athletic Conference South Region also took notice of her week as on Tuesday, they named her their Division III Player of the Week.

The Lady Lions will wrap their regular season up soon and will be looking for a strong postseason run in the AMCC Tournament which starts May 6th. Good luck, Lady Lions!

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By Matt Masullo

Wednesday April 20, 2011

The Red Raider baseball team found their sticks against Central last Wednesday, routing the Dragons 15-0 in four innings.

Bellefonte used a big second inning to build their lead, and got a stellar pitching performance from Robert Gummo, who tossed a two-hitter, striking out seven Dragons.

Gummo was also 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in two runs. Other Raiders with multiple hit games were Travis Struble (2-for-3), Eric Regel (2-for-2) and Taylor Smith (2-for-2).

Each also had multiple RBI games as well.

Wednesday April 20, 2011

As they’ve done many so many times this season, Alexandra Stahes and Raychel DeArmitt combined to pitch the Lady Raiders to victory; this time, a seven-hitter against Central, winning 5-3. DeArmitt also helped the Lady Raiders with her bat, belting a two-run single in the sixth inning to give Bellefonte the insurance runs that they needed. Hannah Cooper accounted for four hits in the game, and Erica DeVinney slapped a double and a triple in the win.

Thursday April 21, 2011

The Lady Raider softball team welcomed Our Lady of Mercy from New York to O’Leary Field, and sent them on a long ride home after squeaking out a 2-1 victory.

Raychel DeArmitt went 6 1/3 innings in the

circle, striking out ten and walking only two. She also tied the game at the plate after singling and being replaced by a courtesy runner. Hannah Cooper drove in Alicia Allen, DeArmitt’s runner in the third inning to tie the game. In the fourth, Chrissy Tressler scored on an infield error to give the Lady Raiders a 2-1 lead.

Thursday April 21, 2011

The Red Raiders got homeruns from Matt Watson, Eric Regel and Dylan & Zach Moerschbacher in a 17-9 triumph over Huntingdon. In the fifth inning, seven different Red Raiders crossed home plate, as Bellefonte used the big fifth inning to pad their lead, sparked by Watson’s three-run homer.

Travis Struble also contributed in the effort with two hits.

Tuesday April 26, 2011

The Red Raider baseball team stayed hot Tuesday, defeating Lewistown 6-3. Robert Gummo went the distance for the Raiders on the hill, striking out five and walking only one. He also hit a three-run homerun in the third inning. Eric Regel also went deep for Bellefonte. Other Raiders with multiple hit games were Taylor Smith and Cody McClure.

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By Matt Masullo

Monday April 25, 2011

The Lady Rams picked up their second victory of the season in impressive fashion Monday with a 10-3 win over the Lady Warriors of Indian Valley. Tessa Deardorff led the charge for the Lady Rams, going 3-for-4 and scoring two runs. Janelle Welch and Megan Houser each contributed to the victory as well, scoring two and three runs respectively.

Monday April 25, 2011

The Penns Valley Ram baseball team struggled at the plate, losing12-1 to Indian Valley on Monday. Three Penns Valley pitchers combined to give up 10 walks in the contest. Nigel Grandy scored Penns Valley’s only run of the game, tagging from third on scoring on Sam Snyder’s sacrifice fly.

Tuesday April 26, 2011

The Lady Rams extended their winning streak to three games, as Penns Valley shut out Indian Valley 3-0 behind a complete game from Maggie Lynch. Lady Ram freshmen Ashley Struble and Courtney Ironside each had two hits in the win.

Tuesday April 26, 2011

The Rams baseball team couldn’t get off the schneid Tuesday, as they watched a seventh inning lead vanish in one swing of East Juniata’s Zack Yetter’s bat. Yetter ripped a three run double in the top of the seventh inning to put East Juniata up for good, as Penns Valley fell 8-4. Cody Luse threw a complete game for the Rams, striking out five Tigers. The Rams are 0-6 on the season.

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Taylor Strikes Out Sixteen Bellefonte Rattlers Fall in Championship Game as Eagles Edge Mounties in Extra Innings

By Les Barnhart

WINGATE – A day after seeing 27 runs put on the board, including seventeen against his own team in a loss to Central Mountain, Bald Eagle Area senior Justin Taylor climbed onto the mound against rival Philipsburg-Osceola, the same team that ended the Eagles’ postseason last season. Nine innings, sixteen Justin Taylor delivers a pitch strikeouts, 172 pitches and a against the Mounties. Taylor fly ball later, the Eagles would would strike out 16 in the exact at least a small amount Eagles’ 5-4win. of revenge as they would Photo by Casey Lyncha prevail 5-4.

Taylor, who is headed to play baseball at the University of California (PA) after graduation, but not as a pitcher, was impressive on the mound for the Eagles (5-3). He allowed just one hit after the third inning and four of the last six outs recorded with via the strikeout. The right-hander carried a heavy workload for the Eagles as he threw a remarkable 172 pitches in the nine inning complete game.

He stated after the game that beating Philipsburg-Osceola is always big and that he felt like he “just needed to win”.

He ended the game with a strikeout as on a full count he caught Drew Bryan, the only one to get a hit after the third inning, on a called third strike to end the top of the ninth inning and preserve the 4-4 tie.

Coleman Hoffman led off the bottom of the ninth with a double and moved to third when Lance Williamson legged out a bunt single. An intentional walk to Kyle Womer left the bases loaded with no outs for Taylor. His sacrifice fly to the outfield plated Hoffman with the winning run and provided the Eagles a huge surge of momentum as well as confidence moving towards the playoffs when they could and most likely will face off against the Mounties once again.

Down on the farm, the Eagles improved to 4-0 with a 15-5 throttling of the Mounties. Nate Cleaver was the winning pitcher for the Eagles. Jordan Kobularick and Brian Green each collected two hits including a double by Kobularick.

The Bellefonte Rattlers baseball team finished second in the Jackie Robinson tournament on April 16. The tournament was played in Reading and was held to commemorate the birthday of Jackie Robison. The team defeated the Kulpsville Comets 7-3 to advance to the tournaments championship game against the Lehigh Valley Indians.

In the nightcap, the Rattlers lost 10-5.

The team is comprised of players from Bellefonte, 13 and under, transitioning to the regulation sized field. The team is in its first year of existence, and faces several hurdles. One of the biggest hurdles is financing.

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Dix Honda and the Centre County Gazette are proud to announce that Bald Eagle Area baseball player Justin Taylor has been named as the Player of the Week for the week ending April 26, 2011 for his performance’s this past week.

Wednesday, Taylor contributed two hits in a 17-10 loss to Central Mountain, one of which was a homerun. The following day, Taylor went the distance in a nine inning affair with Philipsburg-Osceola. He threw an unprecedented 172 pitches in the 5-4 victory, and struck out 16 Mounties. He also hit the game winning sacrifice fly for the Eagles in the bottom of the 9th inning. On Monday in a 17-3 rout of Juniata, Taylor hit a three-run homer in the win. On Tuesday, Taylor scored what would be the game winning run in a 2-1 victory over the Holidaysburg Golden Tigers. Good luck to Justin and the rest of the Bald Eagle baseball team for the remainder of the season.

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Girls - 9:50 & Boys – 10 AM (Kindergarten & Younger) Red Raider Half-Mile Race Girls (Grades 1 & 2) – 10:10 AM Boys (Grades 1 & 2) – 10:20 AM Girls (Grades 3 & 4) -10:30 AM Boys (Grades 3 & 4) -10:40 AM

Front Row kneeling left to right: Gehrig Schuster, Mike Forstmeir, Ashton Gummo, Reese Lucas, Darrin Heeman, Storm Smith Back row left to right: Coach Pat Masullo, Nick Hess, Dane Alterio, Nate Fenisch, Dominic Masullo, Mark Armstrong, Logan Harter, Nick Jabco, Connor Rigg, Coach Jack Schuster Not Pictured: Coach Scott Jabco, Coach Todd Moss, Kellen Moss and Jesse McCartney

Bald Eagle’s Taylor Named Lady Eagles Prevail in Player of the Week Extra Innings with Four Runs in Ninth

R E D R AIDE R R ALLY RUN

Red Raider Quarter Mile Race

and hotel expenses. If you are interested in making a donation to help to fund the Rattlers, the coaching staff can be contacted at bellefonterattlers@yahoo.com. Any donations to the team will be greatly appreciated.

T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 75 ENTRANTS Make checks payable to: Bellefonte Area Cross-Country Booster Club Mail entries to: Kim Gasper, Bellefonte Area High School 830 Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 For additional information call 814-383-9932 (Evenings) Please plan on arriving 1/2 hour prior to your child’s race time!

“For and in consideration of permitting my child and/or ward to participate in the Red Raider Rally Run and events, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, its Board, administrators, employees, agents, and the race organizers and directors, from and against any loss or expense, to include reasonable attorney fees, arising out of my child’s and/or ward’s participation therein.”

NAME ___________________________ M F AGE _____ BIRTHDAY ___/___/___ ADDRESS _________________________ CITY _____________ STATE ___ ZIP ______ PHONE # _________________________________ T-SHIRT (Adult Sizes) S M L XL

(Youth Sizes) YM (10-12) YL(14-16)

GRADE _____________________

Bellefonte Area School District Student? Yes No

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH RACE 1/4 Mile (K & Under) 1/2 Mile (Grade 1&2) 1/2 Mile (Grade 3&4) Mile (6th Grade & Younger) 1.5 Mile (8th Grade & Younger) SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN & Date______________________________________

By Les Barnhart

MILL HALL – The outlook seemed as dismal as the weather last Wednesday for the Lady Eagles softball team. They entered the top of the sixth inning trailing Central Mountain 1-0. They tied the game in the inning when Kelly Chambers drove home Amber McClure with a single. Chambers would end up with two of Bald Eagle Area’s eight hits in the game.

With the game tied at 1-1, the teams played into the ninth inning when the Lady Eagles (7-1) took advantage of several Central Mountain errors and scored four runs. That would be all the support that Megan Dudish would need on the mound as she shutdown the Lady Wildcats. Dudish would end with nine strikeouts in the complete game victory.

She limited Central Mountain to just three hits.

Five Home Runs Not Enough as Eagles Fall to Central Mountain

By Les Barnhart

MILESBURG – Usually the wind blowing out at Doc Etters Field results in big home run games but last Wednesday, Bald Eagle Area and Central Mountain combined to hit seven home runs at the Teener League Field in Milesburg. The Eagles did the bulk of the damage with five of the seven homers including two by Kyle Womer in consecutive innings. It would still not be enough as the Eagles (4-3) would fall 17-10.

The Wildcats (7-0) built an 11-1 lead on starting pitcher Michael Cowles but the Eagles fought back with six runs in the bottom of the fifth. The first of Womer’s two home runs came in the inning and he would

add his second one in the sixth.

Cutting the lead to 11-7 seemed to fire the Wildcats up as they responded in the sixth inning with five more runs. The Eagles tallied three more in the sixth inning but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

In addition to Womer, Bald Eagle Area also got home runs from Justin Taylor, Michael Cowles and Lance Williamson.

Womer and Taylor each had two hits for the Eagles who as a team had eight. Cowles was tagged with the loss after being charged with all 17 runs on 14 hits in 6 1/3 innings of work. His struck out three and walked four.

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Come to the Kish Slalom May 1

By Sandie Biddle

By David Kurtz Coach and President, Mach One Slalom Team

The Mach One Slalom Team, centered in Centre County, is sponsoring its annual spring slalom on Sunday, May 1. The first boat on the course will be started at 10 a.m.

The event is located in the mountain gap between Reedsville and Yeagertown, Mifflin County, just off Railroad Avenue, known for the passage of the Amish wagons when the bridge on the old Route 322 was being replaced.

It has been raining this evening, April 26. In the last five hours the Kish river flow at the slalom site for this weekend has risen from 500 to 1340 CFS and is pointed straight up. Where it will level off is not indicated in the graph. At 2 a.m. it was 1500 CFS and still going up. Come and enjoy a nice race with very nice river flow – huge. The events will go on for perhaps two hours.

Youth paddlers from Washington, DC, Allentown, and other locals will be vying for the honor of being the best-in-class at this event. This race is the first event this year in a four-slalom series held for crowning the best youth paddlers in the Mid Atlantic Regional Team. The region comprises of the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia, and Delaware. The top two paddlers in each of the three age groups, juniors, junior-16 paddlers, and cadets will receive $200 to further their paddling exploits. This funding is one program of the Whitewater Slalom Foundation.

High waves and strong currents will characterize the event on Sunday. Several weeks ago the team had two girl paddlers training there when the current was 2000 cubic feet per second.

The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, MAY 8TH 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”

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to get moving. There are collapsible and hard decoys, too. Some like jake decoys, some like hens, depends on what you’re trying to attract.

When you finally find the big guy, you need the right gun and ammo. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money to go turkey hunting,” he said. “A two-and-three-quarter inch single-shot shotgun can do the trick.”

However, most turkey hunters use a three-and-a-half-inch ultimag, 12-gauge shotguns that also shoot two-and-three-quarter-inch rounds. Remington and Mossberg are the most popular. Special turkey shot comes in #5 shot, #4 shot or duplex loads which give you both a long- and short-range pattern.

Please note: in Pennsylvania, you can have one in the chamber and two in the pump – not three in the pump. You need a plug so that the third can’t be loaded.

“Turkey hunting is tricky.

You need a lot of time and practice to get it right,” Engle said.

Spring Gobbler Season Bearded Bird Only – April 30 to May 31.

Daily limit 1, season limit 2. Second spring gobbler may only be taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license.

Hours:

• April 30 to May 14 – legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until noon.

• May 16 to 31 – legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Bald Eagle Area Varsity Club/ Gary Confer Memorial Tournament nd

22 Annual Bald Eagle Area/ Gary Confer Memorial- 4 Man Scramble

Belles Springs Golf Course 417 Fairground Road Mill Hall, PA 17751 (570) 726-4222 Saturday, June 18, 2011 Cost: $75 per player Registration: 7:15 AM Limit 36 foursomes Enjoy 18 holes of golf (including cart), oncourse refreshments and door prize for each player. All for Bald Eagle Area athletics and in the name of a man who loved his alma mater as much as anyone.

• Putting challenge on the practice green • Long drive challenge • Closest to the pin challenge • Straight drive challenge

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Tom Engle knows turkey hunting. He knows what the birds like, what spooks them, and what hunters should take along to bag these wily creatures. He’s been talking turkey with local hunters for decades as the owner of Hunters Warehouse in Bellefonte.

“You need full camo for turkeys, head to foot,” he said. “Turkeys have very good eye sight. Don’t forget your face and eyes.”

Hunters Warehouse in Bellefonte carries head nets that attach to hats, head nets that slip over the head, and half-face masks. “And cover your glasses – and gloves to cover your hands and jewelry,” he said.

As far as attracting wild turkeys, there are calls and decoys.

Mouth calls take a bit of practice. New hunters might want to try a box call. Those can be one-sided, two-sided, made of slate, glass, graphite, and/or wood.

Some are allweather, which is good, because you can hunt turkeys in the rain, Engle said, “They still gotta eat!”

Locator calls, or shock gobbler calls, make unusual bird noises that may cause the turkeys to gobble back – including the sound of a sand hill crane or a hoot owl. “Hoot Flutes are popular,” Engle said. “All you need is one gobble to get an idea where he is.”

“Movement is good for turkeys,” Engle said. That’s why decoys are so popular. There are real-life decoys, turkey-head decoys, and rods – all of which are very sensitive and easy

The course will have up to18 slalom gates to maneuver the kayaks and canoes through. There will be about six gates where the paddlers will paddle upstream to negotiate them. With this high water flow, it may be difficult to place those gates. The score will be the sum of the travel time from start to finish in seconds plus penalties incurred for some error when negotiating the gates. Look for opportunities when paddlers will not get their entire head through the gate or moves in the wrong direction. Such moves incur a 50 second penalty added to the time of the run.

Bellefonte’s and Mach One’s Ethan Van Horn will be challenging Washington’s Bethesda Center of Excellence’s Simon Ranagan and Michael Rudnitsky. Ethan Diefenbach, a paddler since he was 10, will be pushing Germantown’s and Valley Mill’s Tyler Uthus, Evan Uthus, and Jordan Sherman. Mach One’s Evy Van Horn, Bellefonte, and Sarah Mosier, State College, will be testing Sarah Douglas of Allentown and Valley Mill’s Lily Durkee and Adrianne Kehne.

Other paddlers from Mach One will be Chance Blakeslee and Kyler Phillips, both Bellefonte, who will be challenging Aaron Mermelstein of Washington, DC. Finally Alden Henrie of Snowshoe will meet Jacob Mermelstein.

New comers from Lewistown with Mach One are Keegan McChesney and Blake Snook. Both competed last year in the Junior Olympics held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina. Ethan Van Horn won the Rivermeister award at those Junior Olympics.

Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting

APRIL 29, 2011

Contact Doug Dyke at (814) 355-5721 or (814) 308-4650 with questions or to register a team. Sponsors also welcome to call!!

This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 18th at Belles Springs Golf Course, the beautiful 18-hole course located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.

Registration begins at 7:15 am, with a shotgun start at 8 am.

The cost for this event is $75 per golfer. This price includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, commemorative gift, on-course refreshments and door prizes.

There will be an awards presentation directly after golf has concluded.

To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by May 1st, 2011.

Make checks payable to BEA Varsity Club. Please note that we will only accept the first 36 foursomes. Foursomes that pre-register by May 1st will receive a $5.00 (pay $70 per golfer with discount) discount per golfer.

Golf attire is required. No cutoffs or tank tops. No steel spikes are allowed on the course.

Herncane a Force for the Little Lions

By Les Barnhart

HOLLIDAYSBURG – Darian Herncane continued the torrid start to his sophomore season as he picked up three more hits including two doubles and a home run last Thursday in the Little Lions 16-5 road win over Hollidaysburg.

The Little Lions used a nine run sixth

inning to blow open a game that they had managed to tie at 5-5 in the fifth inning.

State College took advantage of several critical Golden Tiger errors in the sixth as they improved to 3-1 on the season with the win. Austin Mock also had three hits for the Little Lions including a double.

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

APRIL 29, 2011

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Weekly Entertainment

Movin’ On is Movin’ In!

In addition to the headliners, DJ Super Nova will perform before and after Lupe Fiasco’s set.

The event is free for both Penn State Students and the general public.

The committee also wants to stress that Movin’ On is a substance free event.

They have met with Penn State Police to make sure that public intoxication will

March 19 to determine the local bands that would be a part of the festival as well.

Headliners this year include 2011 MOVIN’ ON FESTIVAL LINEUP country group Little Big Town,

3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. The Good News hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco, and

4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Atlas Soundtrack rock sensation O.A.R.

4:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Zak Sobel Band

In addition,

5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 5 Cherry Lewis the festival committee

5:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Mates of State also added a fourth

6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Little Big Town national touring act

7:30 p.m.-8 p.m. DJ Super Nova this year, announcing

8 p.m.-9 p.m. Lupe Fiasco just last week that the

9 p.m.-9:30 p.m. DJ Super Nova Indie group Mates of

9:30 p.m.-11 p.m. O.A.R. State were added to the lineup.

Music kicks off at not be tolerated and tailgating will be 3:30 p.m. on Friday after- prohibited.

Music is scheduled to continue noon with local group, The Good News. Other local through 11 p.m. The entire lineup and Rock group O.A.R. will close out this year’s Movin’ On artists include Atlas Sound- more information can be found at www.

Festival at the IM Field West near Beaver Stadium on the track, The Zak Sobel Band, movinon.org.

Penn State Campus on Friday night (4/29). and 5 Cherry Lewis.

Penns Valley Thespians to Present Once Upon a Mattress

By Sam Stitzer

Thespians at Penns Valley High School will present their school musical Once Upon a Mattress in the school auditorium on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. each night. This play is based on the fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that comes along. She devises a test declaring that the prospective bride must be sensitive enough that her sleep is ruined by the presence of a pea under a pile of mattresses.

When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred (known as “Fred” to her friends). The queen is horrified and immediately begins to scheme, but Winnifred, with some help from Sir Harry, the King, and the Jester, isn’t going to be quite so easy to get rid of.

The musical is directed by music teachers Phil Stattel and Darris DeRemer. Dance numbers are being choreographed

by Kelly Pierson. Students in grades seven through 12 make up the performing troupe. Seniors Bridget Canning and Tyler Boone portray Princess Winifred and Prince Dauntless. This pair has several years of acting and musical experience under their belts, as well as a large dose of talent. The audience can

Live Entertainment Schedule 4/29/11 – 5/5/11

By Don Bedell

UNIVERSITY PARK – The annual “Movin’ On” Spring Music Festival will take place today (4/29) at the IM Field West by Beaver Stadium.

This year, the free festival will feature headliners from three different genres of music; the first time that this has ever been done. The bands were selected based on results from the Google surveys provided by the festival committee, budget range, and the availability of the bands themselves.

In addition to the national headliners, a battle of the bands was held on

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expect first-class performances from them, as well as from the supporting cast members.

Costumer Evelyn Mugridge created a tough act to follow last year with her colorful, whimsical, and cartoonish attire for the Dr. Seuss characters in Seussical the Musical. However, with a medieval setting, Once Upon a Mattress provides her with opportunities for some striking visual effects on the stage.

Women in long, colorful dresses, and men in tights (not Mel Brooks’ Robin Hood) should make for great visual interest.

Mrs. Mugridge said that some of the costumes were borrowed from the State College Community Theater and Bellefonte High School, and others belong to Penns Valley High School.

As we spoke, parents were busy sewing, mending and altering clothes to fit the performers.

Directors Phil Stattel and Darris DeRemer said the musical is coming along well, and promises to be in top form for the performances next weekend. Penns Valley Band Director, Paul Lescowicz will lead a full pit orchestra composed of adult musicians from the community and several Penns Valley students. Once Upon a Mattress promises to be a lively and enjoyable time for its audience. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and $4 for students.

Costumer Evelyn Mugridge stands before some of the many costumes used in the musical.

Bar Bleu – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 4/29 Lowjack 4/30 Ted McCloskey & The HiFi’s 5/5 Royal Benson

The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 4/29 Velveeta 4/30 Mr. Hand 5/1 Atomic Supersonic 5/2 Smokin’ Karaoke 5/3 Tuesday Jones 5/4 Smokin’ Karaoke 5/5 My Hero Zero

The Deli – Downtown State College 5/1 5/5

Tries Bien Ensemble – 11:30am-1:30pm Domenick Swentosky

5/4

Greg & Jason Acoustic

4/29

4/30 5/1 5/4 5/5

AAA Blues Band, 7pm The UltraKings, 10:30pm Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm Kris Kehr, 9pm Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles, Belly Dancers & Black Coffee, 7pm

5/1 5/5

“Juice Box Jams” with Kelly Countermine, 11:30am 18 Strings, 9pm

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College The Autoport – S. Atherton St., State College 4/29 Jason McIntyre & Pat McGinnis 4/30 Vinyl Rhino, 9pm

Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company – State College 5/3 5/5

Richard Benninghoff Table Magic, 6pm Ken Volz, 10pm

Elk Creek Café & Ale Works – Millheim 4/30 Tim Warfield Quartet, 8pm 5/1 Guy Davis, 5pm 5/5 KC Rounders, 7:30pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

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

4/29 4/30 5/1 5/3 5/4 5/5

Tommy Wareham, 6pm & 9pm Dominic Swintosky, 8pm Ted & Molly, 8pm 17 Piece Jazz Band led by Rick Hirsch, 8pm Tommy Wareham, 7:30pm Scott Mangene, 8pm

4/29 4/30 5/4 5/5

Mia Mania Mason Dixon 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 4/29 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm 4/30 Table Ten, 10:30pm

Café 210 West – Downtown State College 4/29 Spider Kelly, 10:30pm 4/30 Green Eggs, 10:30pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap

4/29 Stress Busters Karaoke by Rick LaPean, 9pm

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 5/4 5/5

Biscuit Jam, 6:30pm JT Blues, 6:30pm

4/29 4/30

5/1 5/5

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra feat. Nick Hilscher, 8pm The Met Opera: Live in HD, 1pm Van Dance Inc. presents “Dancing For Hope”, 8pm Van Dance Inc. presents “Dancing For Hope”, 2pm Steel Magnolia, 8pm

The State Theatre – Downtown State College

Bridget Canning, as Princess Winifred, and Tyler Boone, as Prince Dauntless, rehearse the song A Girl Named Fred.

Acoustic Brew Concert Series – Center For Well-

Being, Lemont

4/30 Four Shillings Short, 7:30pm

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate

05/03 - Joe Casher, 5:30pm 05/05 - Karaoke w/Ken Yeaney, 5:30pm Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

Darris DeRemer and Kelly Pierson give direction to dancers at rehearsal.

Director and rehearsal pianist Phil Stattel enters music into a computer, which can transpose it to a different key to match a vocalist’s range.

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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Bluegrass, Irish & Old Time Music Jams in Centre County

By Karen Dabney

The thriving traditional and folk music scene in Centre County offers five jam-session venues for musicians and listeners. The Red Horse Tavern in Pleasant Gap hosts monthly Irish sessions and old-time music jams. The Pine Hall Lutheran Church in State College has weekly bluegrass jams. In Howard, the Yearick Center’s monthly gathering includes a bluegrass jam, a community potluck, and an open mic for local bands. Beginning this month, the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center in Millheim will host weekly acoustic jam sessions.

Ten to 20 musicians play each week at the Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam in the Pine Hall Lutheran Church, 1760 W. College Avenue, State College from 7 p.m. to 9:30 pm. The jam session has met for eight years, and focuses primarily on bluegrass, with some old time, gospel, and classic country music.

They also meet on Thursday mornings at Denny’s restaurant for breakfast.

A core group of regular attendees plays for non-profit organizations about once a month, as a community outreach of the Pine Hall Lutheran Church. They recently performed a concert of bluegrass train songs at the Baileyville Community Center.

Organizer Scott Krug said, “To have fun is the main thing. People want to play songs they know with other people....We do make allowances for beginners and make sure they are encouraged. We like the young folks to come.” He said musicians as young as 12 and 14 years old have jammed with the group. Krug can be contacted at (814) 883-0287 or askrug@comcast.com.

The five-year-old Tussey Jam plays old time music, which organizer Catherine Grigor describes as having Appalachian roots, and Celtic and African American influences. They also play contra dance tunes and waltzes.

The group averages twenty musicians per night. They meet on the third Wednesdays of the month from 7 p.m. to 10 pm at the Red Horse Tavern, 104 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap, and also gather for potlucks and other occasions to play music.

“We play by ear,” said Grigor.

“No written music. Tunes are selected taking turns in the circle.”

The group includes adults of all skill levels. Musicians travel from Jersey Shore, Lewistown, Warrior’s Mark, and Williamsport to attend.

According to Grigor, “The group is truly a social network of people who love to play music. It brings together people of different backgrounds--political, religious beliefs, and gives us a common ground of sharing and liking each other.”

For more information, contact Grigor at cqg3@psu.edu or (814) 880-6251.

The Red Horse Tavern Monthly Irish Session meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9:30 pm. In Irish music, informal gatherings of musicians playing together are called sessions.

Tim Culbertson (left) and Bruce Young are playing a tune at the Red Horse Tavern Irish Session.

Organizer Patty Lambert said the group is the only Irish session in the area. She founded the group with Holly Foy and other musicians in 2004, to replicate the sessions she attended in Ireland. “It’s tradition that the music is played by ear, sitting around a table, taking turns choosing the tunes, and taking small breaks for visiting and telling stories or jokes....We are known as a very friendly open session.”

The group plays traditional Irish music, primarily reels and jigs, the dance music of Ireland. They also do songs and waltzes. The musicians range

in age from 12 to about 70. On a typical night they have 12 to 15 players, and new people are welcome to join.

Lambert can be contacted at 2celtichorses@gmail.com.

The Howard Jam is hosted by the Back Porch String Band and meets on fourth Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the J.K. Yearick Center, located in the Howard Fire Company, 341 Walnut Street, Howard. Despite its name, the gathering is a community music event that includes a potluck meal, an open mic for local bands, and a jam session.

Four to five local bands perform at the open mic in the front room while a concurrent jam session of 12 to 15 musicians plays in the back room.

Judy Waite, a former member of the Back Porch String Band, said that the Howard Jam attracts about 80 people each Sunday, and was started 10 or 12 years ago. “People have been coming for years now to hear the older songs and styles of bluegrass, country and gospel music....No one can quite remember the exact date it started, believe it or not.”

More information is available from organizers Bob DeArment, (814) 625-2534, and Paul Mills, (814) 625-2649.

The newest acoustic jam session in Centre County began this month at the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center, 101-B West Main Street, Millheim. The group plans to meet every Wednesday at 7 pm in the gallery’s arts community room. For more information, contact Bill Smedley at (570) 660-2996.

The Centre County jam sessions offer a place for local musicians to hone their craft, encourage new musicians, and keep their traditional musical heritage alive for future generations.

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Benefit Art Auction The Clare Fund

Friday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Toftrees Conference Center The Clare Fund, Inc. presents a fundraising art auction

by Marlin Art to benefit the Clare Dahlia Snetsinger Art Awards of Excellence Scholarship Fund. The art auction is April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center, State College. Tickets are $25 per person and include complimentary light fare, door prizes, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Cash bar is available. Tickets are available at Saint’s Café, King Printing, and online at www.theclarefund.org. Click on How to Donate. The collection will include hand-blown glass, sports memorabilia, watercolors, oils, lithographs, giclees, and serigraphs in all price ranges. For information, visit www.theclarefund.org.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

The State Theatre One of the most recognized all-around dance bands in Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, will bring their 1940s swing beats to The State Theatre on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Recently The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was placed under the direction of seasoned piano player and vocalist, Nick Hilscher, a big-name player in the big band genre. Hilscher has earned the respect of his fellow musicians and is carrying on the tradition of the great Tommy Dorsey music and exceptional performance.

Tickets are $28, available at Re/Max Box Office, 130 West College Avenue, weekdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday noon to 5 p.m. or call (814) 272-0606.

Four Shillings Short

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

Center for Well-Being, Lemont Four Shillings Short “blends Celtic, Indian and American forms to create a rich aural tapestry performed on more than 20 instruments including sitar, dulcimer, mandola, tinwhistle, banjo, and percussion.”

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.

Family Sunday Brunch & Music Juice Box Jams Tussey Jam musicians, clockwise from the left, are Richard Sleigh, Brian Kahly, Jerry Zolten, Bill Smedley, Vicki Smedley, and Catherine Grigor.

(Tussey Jam photos by Denny Ricker)

From left to right, Mark Ralston, Catherine Grigor, and Scott Nichols are playing old time music at the Tussey Jam, in the home of Denney Ricker.

ATTENTION LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!

Irish session players, (facing the camera L to R) Zachary Raupach-Learn, Eli Kelsey, and Holly Foy are playing a reel.

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

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

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

Just send your info via e-mail to sales@centrecountygazette.com

Irish session players (facing the camera L to R) Zachary RaupachLearn, Eli Kelsey, and Holly Foy. (Irish session photos by Patty Lambert)

or if you have a CD that you’d like us to review, send it to...

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

Otto’s Brewery & Pub Sunday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m.

This is entertainment for the whole family! Kelly Countermine presents Juice Box Jams. She sings and plays a variety of string instruments and gets kids involved with percussion instruments. Limited seating. Reservations only.

Brunch buffet cost is $15 for adults, $8.99 for age six to 17; children under age five and under eat free. Call (814) 867-6886 or visit www.ottospubandbrewery.com.

Gospel Music Concert

Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m.

Halfmoon Christian Church You are invited to attend an afternoon of gospel music presented by Heavenly Road May 1 at 2 p.m. at the The Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church on Rt. 550 near Stormstown.

Dreams & Bones

Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Schlow Library If you’re a fan of John Prine, Bob Dylan, and similar artists, plan to attend the appearance of regional acoustic trio Dreams & Bones at Schlow Centre Region Library on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the First Thursday series. Known for its unique blend of instrumental arrangements and vocal harmonies, this local folk band performs a mix of original Americana compositions, classic folk tunes, and acoustic rock from the past four decades.

Beauty and the Beast

Presented By Bald Eagle Drama Club Thursday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The Bald Eagle Area Drama Club will present “Beauty and the Beast” at the Bald Eagle Area High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 5, Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2011. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door day of shows, $8 adults/$5 students and children. The public is welcome.

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Education & Life Matters

April 30 – Plant, Yard & Bake Sale The Pine Grove Mills Community in Action group will hold its 11th Annual Plant, Yard and Bake Sale Saturday April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 277 W. Pine Grove Rd. Pine Grove Mills. Lunch will be available.

Any questions call (814) 238-2213.

April 30 – Community Day You’re invited to Community Day at Old Gregg School, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.!

Learn about the Gregg Township History and Book Project with special exhibits from local nonprofits and some Farmers Market vendors, too! Come hungry! Fantastic homemade sticky buns! (They are delicious!) Lunch: sandwiches on yummy homemade rolls, soup and homemade cookies! For more information, Contact Greg Evans: ge26iv@aim.com or (814) 422-8025

April 27 & 30 – First Responder Health Screenings Emergency Responder Wellness Day is open to all Centre County Emergency Responders. They can come in for free health screenings on Wednesday, April 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon – Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. For more information, e-mail dking@mountnittany.org or call (814) 231-7054.

May 7 – Church Yard Sale The 26th annual yard sale is Trinity Lutheran Church on May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 2221 North Oak Street, State College, off North Atherton near the Super Sheetz. Proceeds benefit State College Interfaith Mission, Park Forest Day Nursery, and Adult Day Activities Center. The car wash and a food stand is sponsored by the youth group. Please make donations of gently used items such as: clothing, kitchen wares, furniture, sporting goods, toys, books, baby items, linens, etc., accepted at the church Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 6.

May 7 – Community Market The Park Forest Community Market will be Saturday, May 7 (rain or shine) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Forest United Methodist Church (behind Denny’s State College). New and used merchandise including yard sale items, antiques, books, crafts, and clothing. There will also be refreshments and entertainment. Plenty of free parking.

May 7 – Native Plant Sale The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society and Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center are hosting a Native Plant Sale and Celebration on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It should be a fun day of wildflower hikes, silent auction, children’s activities, informational presentations, and the sale – native plants and trees, nature photography and art, and heirloom vegetables. Food vendors on hand. For details, visit www.pawildflower.org.

May 7 – Yearly Plant Sale The East Penns Valley Library will be holding their yearly plant sale on May 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be at Burkholder’s Market in Spring Mills and will feature all sorts of donated plants. All proceeds from this sale benefit the East Penns Valley Library.

May 7 – Community Yard Sale The Woodycrest Community Yard Sale is Saturday, May 7 starting at 8 a.m. The sale will be scattered through the neighborhood, which is behind Walmart North Atherton near WOWY Radio Station. Call (814) 308-3706 for details.

May 7 - 10 – 50th Annual AAUW Used Book Sale The 50th annual AAUW Used Book Sale will be May 7 to 10 - Saturday through Tuesday – from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the Snider Agricultural Arena near Beaver Stadium, Penn State, University Park campus. It will feature more than 200,000 books. Monday is Half-Price Day and Tuesday is Bag Day ($5 per bag – bring your reusable grocery bags). Free admission. For more information: www.aauwstatecollege. org.

May 13 – Second Mile Charity Auction The Second Mile Charity Auction is Friday, May 13, at The Ramada Inn and Conference Center, State College. It begins at 6:00 pm and combines both silent and live auction items featuring artwork, jewelry, home accents, gift baskets, travel packages, and much more. Tickets are $50 per person, $60 at the door and include a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. All proceeds benefit Second Mile children.

For information, phone The Second Mile at (814) 237-1719 extension 129.

May 13 & 14 – Trash to Treasure Giveaway The Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church of Beech Creek is offering a giveaway of gently used items. They’re open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Everything is free. “Our gently used items may be your treasure.”

The giveaway is in the garage beside the car wash on Route 150, Beech Creek.

May 14 – BAXC Yard Sale There will be a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bellefonte Area High School theatre parking lot to benefit BAXC team. In case of inclement weather, the yard sale will move inside hallway near the main lobby

April 29 – Chicken BBQ The Ferguson Township Lion’s Club will hold a chicken BBQ on Friday, April 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out.

The cost is $8 for dinner and $4 for a half chicken. Any questions call (814) 238-6695.

April 30 – Ham Pot Pie Supper A public Ham Pot Pie Supper is being served at the Gregg Township Fire Hall in Spring Mills – Saturday, April 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults: $8.00 Kids: 5-12: $3.50; free for kids four and under. Take outs available at 4:30 p.m. All are welcomed!

May 1 – All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast The Snow Shoe Knights of Columbus is hosting an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast, including pancakes, sausage, and eggs, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Snow Shoe roller rink. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.

May 1 – Italian Dinner Fundraiser The Logan Fire Company #1 is hosting a Jim’s Italian Cuisine Fundraiser Sunday, May 1 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Logan Fire Company, 120 East Howard St, Bellefonte. All-youcan-eat Rigatoni, Garlic Bread, Salad & Drink! Dine in or take out Tickets in advance: Adults $10 and children 12 and under $5. Tickets at the door: Adults $12 and children 12 and under $6. Proceeds go to help Logan Fire Company #1.

For advance tickets, contact Lindsay, (814) 355-3100.

May 4 – Charity Dinner Senior Institute of Bellefonte High is hosting a charity dinner for local toddler Tony Danneker. The Hometown Picnic is Wednesday, May 4, at Faith United Methodist Church, behind Roger’s Stadium in Bellefonte. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Dinner is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include a cheesesteak or hot sausage sub, potato salad or coleslaw, hot and cold beverages, and homemade desserts.

Takeouts are available. Senior Institute is a unique program at Bellefonte Area High School.

May 7 – Chicken Bar B Q The Logan Fire Co. #1 will be having a Chicken Bar B Q May 7, starting around 10 a.m. until sold out. Half chickens will be $6 and meals will be $8. The barbecue can be picked up at 120 E Logan Street, Bellefonte, at the fire hall.

May 14 – Ham Pot Pie Supper New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Ham Pot-Pie Supper on Saturday May 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out. Everyone is welcome. Cost from $4.25 to $9.

May 19 - Lasagna Benefit Dinner & Basket Raffle There will be a lasagna dinner and basket raffle May 19 at Park Forest Baptist Church. It’s co-sponsored by Soroptimist International and Venture Club of Centre County. Proceeds benefit Stormbreak Girls Group Home of Centre County.

The dinner is from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the raffle is at 6:30 p.m. You need not be present to win. Cost is $10/person over 10 years old (includes two raffle tickets); $5 for kids 10 and younger; kids three and under eat free. Take-out is available. Tickets on sale until May 11; call (814) 234-0658.

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April 28 – Heirloom Bulbs Garden Tour You’re invited to attend a free slide presentation and tour, Heirloom Bulbs of the Centre Furnace Mansion, on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Victorians adored all flowers but were especially fond of spring flowering bulbs.

Join the Centre Furnace Mansion Gardeners in the Hearth Room at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion of some of our favorite heirloom bulbs. A tour of the grounds will follow to see bulbs that are currently blooming (Mother Nature permitting).

Dress for a walk. For more information, please call (814) 234-4779 or visit http://centrefurnace.org. Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Avenue, State College.

April 30 – Scouts Salute Military Join us as The Juniata Valley Council Salutes the Military, Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pennsylvania State Military Museum, with a council-wide Scouts Camporee. The event will feature a program based on the military and conflicts in which our armed forces were involved.

It includes a tour through the military museum, displays of military vehicles, and demonstrations by re-enactors. Active duty military members and veterans are welcomed to attend and talk with participants. The public is welcomed.

April 29 – Innovation Expo Innoblue at University Park is hosting the 2011 Penn State Innovation Expo to showcase the innovative talents of Penn State and State College entrepreneurs – Friday, April 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at The HUB Alumni Hall. Business leaders, venture capitalists, investors, and community members interested in entrepreneurship will be collaborating and sharing ideas during this free event. If you are an entrepreneur and would like to be showcased in the expo, please apply at www. innoblue.org.

May 3 – Online Education Resource Explained Schlow Library introduces Thinkfinity.org at a workshop on May 3, with an educators session at 4 p.m. and community program at 7 p.m. This workshop explains Thinkfinity.org, a new Web site launched by the Verizon Foundation. The site centralized the best online educational resources from 11 of the most trusted names in education. In addition, there will be a session for parents who engage in home schooling on May 12 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. For information, contact Anita Ditz at aditz@schlowlibrary.org.

May 3 – Dining with Diabetes Weekly classes, Dining with Diabetes, begin Tuesday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will be held each Tuesday in May at Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc., 1633 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 355-4897.

May 3 – Starting a Business Seminar The Penn State Small Business Development Center presents the First Step of Starting a Business on Tuesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, 329 Building, Room 115, University Park.

Fee is $20 per person. Register and pay for all Penn State SBDC seminars on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu or call (814) 863-4293 May 4 – Job Fair South Hills School of Business & Technology of Philipsburg, in cooperation with Clearfield and Centre County CareerLinks and the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, is holding a Philipsburg Community Job Fair.

The free event is Wednesday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Hills School, 200 Shady Lane in Philipsburg. Approximately 40 businesses from Centre and Clearfield counties will be present. Bring a current resume and dress professionally.

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Education & Life Matters April 29 – Innovation Expo Innoblue at University Park is hosting the 2011 Penn State Innovation Expo to showcase the innovative talents of Penn State and State College entrepreneurs – Friday, April 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at The HUB Alumni Hall. Business leaders, venture capitalists, investors, and community members interested in entrepreneurship will be collaborating and sharing ideas during this free event.

April 30 – First Responder Health Screenings Emergency Responder Wellness Day is open to all Centre County Emergency Responders. They can come in for free health screenings on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon – Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. For more information, e-mail dking@mountnittany.org or call (814) 231-7054.

April 30 – Scouts Salute Military Join us as The Juniata Valley Council Salutes the Military, Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pennsylvania State Military Museum, with a council-wide Scouts Camporee. The event will feature a program based on the military and conflicts in which our armed forces were involved.

It includes a tour through the military museum, displays of military vehicles, and demonstrations by re-enactors. Active duty military members and veterans are welcomed to attend and talk with participants. The public is welcomed.

May 3 – Symphony in the Swamp Centre County Master Gardeners are hosting the Symphony in the Swamp on May 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Muddy Paws Marsh, Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills. (It’s the wetlands near the Cooke Tavern B&B.) Learn all about frogs and their songs. It’s free but you need to Rsvp: (814) 422-8787. Bring lawn chair, boots, binoculars, and a flashlight. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

May 3 – Online Education Resource Explained Schlow Library introduces Thinkfinity.org at a workshop on May 3, with an educators session at 4 p.m. and community program at 7 p.m. This workshop explains Thinkfinity.org, a new Web site launched by the Verizon Foundation. The site centralized the best online educational resources from 11 of the most trusted names in education. In addition, there will be a session for parents who engage in home schooling on May 12 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. For information, contact Anita Ditz at aditz@schlowlibrary.org.

May 4 – Job Fair South Hills School of Business & Technology of Philipsburg, in cooperation with Clearfield and Centre County CareerLinks and the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, is holding a Philipsburg Community Job Fair.

The free event is Wednesday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Hills School, 200 Shady Lane in Philipsburg. Approximately 40 businesses from Centre and Clearfield counties will be present. Bring a current resume and dress professionally.

May 5 – End of Life Issues Last Rights of Central PA and PBS Frontline present the film, Facing Death on Thursday, May 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Foxdale meeting room, second floor. How far would you go to sustain the life of someone you love, or your own life? The public is welcome to join us to see the film and participate in small group discussions. For information e-mail suesmith22@juno.com or call (814) 238-1288 May 3 – Dining with Diabetes Weekly classes, Dining with Diabetes, begin Tuesday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will be held each Tuesday in May at Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc., 1633 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg. For more information, call (814) 355-4897.

May 3 – Starting a Business Seminar The Penn State Small Business Development Center presents the First Step of Starting a Business on Tuesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, 329 Building, Room 115, University Park.

Fee is $20 per person. Register and pay for all Penn State SBDC seminars on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu or call (814) 863-4293 May 5 – Information Education Tax Credits Nittany Christian School will host a legislative information session on Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act, on Thursday, May 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The session will provide information about how this bill will positively affect local families and provide more choices for those in our community. The bill will also impact the amount of Educational Improvement Tax Credits available for Scholarship Organizations. Nittany Christian School is at 1221 West Whitehall Road State College. The event is free and open to the public.

May 6 – Cat Charity Film Premier The free premier of “Feral Fixation: The Hundred Cat Foundation’s Efforts to End Feline Overpopulation in Central PA” is 7 p.m. May 6 in Room 113 Carnegie Building, University Park. This short documentary highlights the work of The Hundred Cat Foundation and documents a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter clinic. Refreshments follow. This is a non-profit organization that provides access to low-cost spay/neuter services, assists people caring for colonies, finds loving homes for socialized cats, provides nutritious food, outreach, and education on feral/stray cat management. Visit www.hundredcats.org May 7 - Researching German Life, Culture and Genealogy This seminar, sponsored by the Centre County Genealogical Society, is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ramada Conference Center, 1450 S. Atherton, State College. Cost is $25.

It features John Humphrey, CG, a nationally recognized expert on Pennsylvania German history, culture and genealogy. Register using PayPal on the CCGS Web site: http:// centrecountygenealogy.org or download a printable registration form from the Web site and mail it with your check to: Centre County Genealogical Society, Post Office Box 1135, State College, PA 16804-1135. Make checks payable to Centre County Genealogical Society.

Fundraiser/Social Evenings May 1 – Roller Derby Scrimmage State College Area Roller Derby is hosting Spring Breakout, an intra-team scrimmage between FBI’s Hoover’s Honeys and Mafia’s Machine Gun Kellys on Sunday, May 1, doors open at 6 p.m., action at 7 p.m. These dangerous derby dames cannot be contained and are looking for revenge on the flat track.

Come out to Penn Skates to see the next chapter in this freewheeling, full-contact battle of blood, sweat, and fishnets.

This is a family friendly event – kids of all ages welcomed.

Ten dollars for adults, children 9 and under free. Limited seating, bring a chair! Web site: www.scarderby.com May 1 – Cash Bingo The Bellefonte Class of 2013 Parent Association is sponsoring a cash bingo night May 1 – doors and kitchen open at 1:30 p.m., early bird games at 2:30 p.m., and regular bingo at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and cover 20 regular games. There is additional cost for early bird games, five special games, and a jackpot game. Rip-offs, 50/50, silent auction, and food, too – at the Bellefonte High School cafeteria. Call Denise at (814) 383-2603.

May 2 – BEA Class of 2011 Fundraiser The Bald Eagle Class of 2011 will hold a Fundraiser on Monday, May 2 at McDonald’s in Milesburg (I-80/Rt. 220 Exit 23). The BEA Senior All-Night Party will get a percentage of the profits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come out and see Mr. Reichelderfer, Chef Ott, Mrs. Stanton, Ms. Milliron, Mrs. Winger – and other BEA staff members – work at McDonald’s!

May 6 – First Friday Game Night First Friday Game Night is May 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. The evening features board and card games, and a chance to meet old neighbors and new friends.

The event is in the Parish House at 101 Mill Street, Millheim.

Bring a snack to share.

May 21 – Mom Prom Relay for Life Event Ladies only – pull out those old prom dresses or bridesmaid dresses you thought you’d NEVER wear again for an evening of fun for a great cause! The event takes place at Damon’s on May 21 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dinner and dancing included.

Cash bar. The evening benefits: The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Hosted by: Tara’s Angels team. Bring an old prom photo for our prom wall of fame! Tickets are $25, sold in advance. Call Tara at (814) 383-0067.

Kids’ Stuff April 28 - 30 – Youth Community Art Show Watermarke Church will be hosting a Youth Community Art Show featuring students from elementary, middle, and high schools on April 28 - 30. Hours are: April 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and April 30 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The exhibit will be on display at our Outreach Centre located at 114 S. Spring St., Bellefonte.

For information, visit www.watermarkechurch.org.

April 29 – Friends School Open House The public is invited to a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Open House on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at State College Friends School. State College Friends School provides an academically vigorous education in a nurturing environment. All are welcomed. For more info, visit www. scfriends.org or call (814) 237-8386.

May 9 – Planning Session, Girls on the Run You are invited to a community information session on Monday May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, at the corner of College Avenue and McAllister Street. Please use the College Ave. entrance. Find out how you can help bring this amazing program to girls in our area. Girls on the Run of Happy Valley, State College (814) 404-0967, visit www.gotrhappyvalley.com, or e-mail gotrhappyvalley@gmail.com.

Walks & Runs April 30 – Housewalk 2011 Housewalk 2011, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County’s signature event, has moved to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park! Join us rain or shine on April 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to support Habitat for Humanity! The walk begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. Register online at habitatgcc.org by following the links for Events. Prizes will be given for the individual, group of nine or fewer, and group of 10 or more who raise the most money in each category! Parking is free.

April 30 – Third Annual Dog Jog The Pets Come First Third Annual Dog Jog is Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grange Fairgrounds, Gate 2, Centre Hall. There will be a 5 K run, 1.5 mile walk, and lots of festivities for you and your pets to enjoy. Participants are welcome alone or with their dogs. For information, visit www.petscomefirst.com, e-mail petscomefirst@gmail.com, or call Mary Miles (814) 880-4592 May 1 – Linden Loop Bike/Run/Walk The 4th Annual Linden Loop Bike/Run/Walk will be held Sunday, May 1st to benefit the historic Rock Hill School at Linden Hall. Cost is $20, $10 for each additional immediate family member. Schedule of Events: 12:30 p.m. – 28-mile bike ride; 1 p.m. – Family five-mile bike ride; 1:30 p.m. – Five-mile walk; 2 p.m. – Five-mile run; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tours of the School. Great food, shirts, awards and drawings for prizes! Web site: http://tinyurl.com/LindenLoop2011.

Questions, call Ron Kreidler (814) 466-7541.

May 1 – March for Babies Join The March of Dimes premier event in State College.

The Annual March for Babies will be held on Sunday, May 1 at Penn State University, Medlar Field (home of the State College Spikes) at Lubrano Park. Registration is at noon and the walk begins at 1 p.m. Corporate teams, family teams, and individuals are welcomed. Funds will support lifesaving research and educational programs. Visit marchforbabies. org, or call (814) 696-9691. Businesses are encouraged to be sponsors. Volunteers are needed at checkpoints. Lunch after the walk, plus kids’games and activities.

May 7 – Bark For Life The second annual Bark For Life event is Saturday, May 7 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park – registration at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. kick-off and walk, followed by activities, vendors, and food.

Registration is $10/per dog. Each dog will receive a bandana with their paid registration. People T-shirts will be on sale for $10. Activities will include canine games, a chance to meet with trainers, rescue groups, doggie vendors, and end the day with lunch with your canine companion. Bark for Life is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and a revenue enhancer for the Bellefonte Relay for Life, scheduled at Governor’s Park on June 3 and 4, starting at 3 p.m. on Friday and ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

May 8 – Mothers Day Walk Join us on Mother’s Day for the second annual Bridge of Hope Centre County Mother’s Day Walk to support single, homeless mothers and their children. Registration is at 2 p.m., walk at 3 p.m. $25 fee. Register online at www.bohcc. org. Start a team! Silent auction items, giveaways, music, family events – perfect for all ages – and a great way to celebrate mothers in Centre County!

June 18 – 2011 Strides for Nature Local runners are invited to lace up their running shoes for ClearWater Conservancy’s 2011 Strides for Nature 5K/Fun Run Saturday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Kids can get in on the action with a free Fun Run at 10 a.m.

Register online for $18 at www.active.com/donate/clearwatercons2011 or in person on race day for $20 starting at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit ClearWater Conservancy. Runners are asked to use the fundraising feature at Active.com. Click on the “Become a Fundraiser” tab on the race web page at Active.com. E-mail Pam Shellenberger stridesfornature5k@ yahoo.com. The fun run will be followed at 10 a.m. by the 29th Annual Spring Creek Family Festival.

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CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 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, May 4 at 9:15 a.m.: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to the sounds of nature and these great stories!

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, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to stories about wind and rain, figure out how rain falls from clouds, and create your own wind sock to hang outside!

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

May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 THE ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP—Meets the third Wednesday of each month in the Library building at 6:30 p.m. Come pick up your copy of the May selection at any Centre County Library location.

Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information: BABY’S MORNING OUT—Informal fun with friends and educational manipulatives for children under three years old and a favorite adult.

May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m.: Mother’s Day (no Storytime on May 4) 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.

May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES—Activities geared for school-aged kids; younger children may need adult assistance:

Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m: Mother’s Day ADULT READER’S CIRCLE—Share what you are currently reading! A great way to get ideas for your personal reading list!

Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m.

VISIT HOLT’S BOOTH—at the Health Fair at the Geisinger Medical Group Building in Philipsburg!

Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call (814) 349-5328 for more information: BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Monday, May 2 at 10:15 a.m.: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to the sounds of nature and these great stories!

Monday, May 9 at 10:15 a.m.: “Don’t Bug Me!”—Meet an Orkin Man and learn about bugs!

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

Monday, May 2 at 11:15 a.m.: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to stories about wind and rain, figure out how rain falls from clouds, and create your own wind sock to hang outside!

Monday, May 9 at 11:15 a.m.: “Don’t Bug Me!”—Come and listen to stories about bugs, meet an Orkin Man, and create your own “Don’t Bug Me—I’m Reading” door hangers!

Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call (814) 364-2580 for more information: BOOK BABIES—stories and related activities for up to two-year-olds with a favorite adult:

Thursday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to the sounds of nature and these great stories!

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

Friday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m.: “Spring Is Here!”—Come and listen to stories about spring flowers and gardening, then plant your own seeds and watch them grow!

Friday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m.: “Rain and Wind”—Listen to stories about wind and rain, figure out how rain falls from clouds, and create your own wind sock to hang outside!

PENNS VALLEY AREA KNITTERS—second and fourth Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

May 12 and May 26

Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule MAY 2 – MAY 6

MON, MAY 2 1–7

PSU- ST. ANDREWS, CANTERBURY HALL, 208 W. FOSTER AVE, STATE COLLEGE

TUE, MAY 3 10–4

RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 PUGH ST. STATE COLLEGE Giant fresh baked cookies in the canteen!

TUE, MAY 3 1–7

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOCIAL HALL, 167 BLUE BALL RD, WEST DECATUR

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FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GYM, 411 S. FRASER ST.

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PSU- BRYCE JORDAN CENTER, CONCOURSE AT GATE B, CURTIN RD.

THUR, MAY 5 10–4

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

Sunday, May 1 Live Birds of Prey This may be your only chance to see hawks and owls up close! Shaver’s Creek Environmental Learning Center will bring a few live birds to Bald Eagle State Park and discuss their interesting lives and adaptations. This is a great chance to see some of our local avian life at a close but safe distance. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Every Saturday in May! Eagle Watching Have you ever seen an eagle? This is your chance! Join one of our local volunteer’s and eagle enthusiast, Bob Zielinski, as he will help you view the eagle nest and eaglets inside it. This activity will take place on F.J. Sayers Road (In the area across the road from the F. J. Sayers Monument.) May 7, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; May 14, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; May 21, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and May 28, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Death Notices and Obituaries LYNCHBURG, VA Ralph Frederick Spearly, 83, of Lunchburg, VA, originally of State College, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. He was born March 29, 1928, in Coleville, PA. A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held Friday, April 29, 2011, at 1:00pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in State College, PA with the Rev. Dr. G. Edwin Zeiders officiating. Family and friends will be recived following the service. In lieu of flowers, Ralph requested that memorial contribution be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 109 McAllister St., State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

BELLEFONTE Harold Reese passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. He was born November 14, 1938 in Runville, PA. Interment was in Meyers Cemetery, Buffalo Run, Benner Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, Bellefonte, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

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Antiques & Collectibles Ne eded

Bellefonte Historic al and Cultural Association will ho st an Antiques an d Collectibles sale to raise funds sin ce there grant money was eliminated.

Please consider making a donatio n of an item or two (or m ore) for the sale on May 13 and 14, which will be at 135 So uth Allegheny Street , Bellefonte. Plea se call Joann Knupp at (814) 222-1414 to pick up items or make arrangemen ts to drop them off. Any vintage cloth ing, collectibles, antiq ues, or old furnitu re in good repair will be accepted.

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The State College Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting a female youth exchange student from Okinawa, Japan for the 2011-12 academic year. The club is seeking three families who reside in the State College Area School District to host the student for three-month intervals. Won’t you consider this educational, life-changing experience? For more information, contact Tara Banerjee at taratbanerjee@ gmail.com.

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.

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On May 31, Centre County Children and Youth Services will be recognizing and honoring Cen tre County foster parents with their annual appreciation ban quet – with awards, a dinner, a raffle, and speakers. Sho w your appreciation by offering a monetary donation or a gift card for a local restaurant, business. Donors will be given recognition at the banquet, in the Centre County Gaz ette and the CDT. Make your check payable to: Centre Cou nty Children and Youth Services, with Centre County CYS , Foster Parent Banquet in the memo line. Donations can be sent to: Family Intervention Crisis Services, Attn: Jordan Joyc e, Foster Home Recruiter, 310 West Linn Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Recipes Wanted

New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills is looking for recipes! We would like any of your favorite recipes for a new cookbook, to be available this fall. We will be including Diabetic and Gluten-Free sections. Please include your name and phone number with each recipe. Recipes can be submitted to: Fran Homan, 205 Luse Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828 or Theresa Homan, 131 Kramer Road, Aaronsburg, PA 16820; e-mail tah7@psu.edu. Please submit recipes by May 20.

Make a Difference in the World Host an Exchange Student

World Heritage Student Exchange is seeking local families interested in opening their home to a high-school exchange student. The students are well screened by World Heritage, are proficient in English, 15 to 18 years old, and will arrive for the 2011-12 school year. For more information on this program – students dreaming of an American family who will share first-hand knowledge of the strength and values that make up our great nation, please call Georgene at (877) 313-WHWH, visit www.worldheritage.org, or e-mail georgene@world-heritage.org.

Centre County Deed Transfers 04/11/2011 thru 04/15/2011 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: Matusko, Stephen A Matusko, Gloria J B: Hoover, Jaclyn L 2867 Port Matilda Hwy Philipsburg, PA 16866 $119,000.00 T/M: Rush S: Hockenberry, Christopher E Hockenberry, Aimee J B: Hockenberry, Aimee J 114 Patricia Ave $1.00 T/M: Centre Hall S: Blank, Barbara B: Peragine, Barbara A 1161 Oneida St $1.00 T/M: State College

S: Walker, Ruth A Estate Walker, Frederick M Walker, Robert G Jr B: McChesney, Colin W McChesney, Ami L 211 E High St $94,500.00 T/M: Walker

S: Secretary of Veterans Affairs B: Bumgarner, Matthew G Bumgarner, Emily S 124 West St Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 $147,000.00 T/M: Spring

S: Conaway, Marlene L B: Schreffler, Ronald L Schreffler, Laurel J 940 Shady Ln Bellefonte, PA 16823 $154,450.00 T/M: Bellefonte

S: Rusnak, Joseph M Rusnak, Christine A B: Rusnak, Joseph M Rusnak, Christine A Black Moshannon Rd $1.00 T/M: Rush

S: Palmer, Donald F Estate Keske, Kristina P Ext B: Palmer, Keith D 189 Geary Rd Centre Hall, PA 16828 $1.00 T/M: Potter

S: Kalp, Michael A B: Kalp, Michael A Kalp, Katie L 886 Shamrock Ave State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: College S: Martin, Kathryn Marie Martin, Catherine M S: Knapik, Robert P Weaver, Joan M Co-Ext Knapik, Lisa A Martin, David A Co Valente, Lisa A Ext B: Knapik, Robert P B: Bird, Richard W Jr Knapik, Lisa A Bird, Patricia L 667 Devonshire Dr State College, PA 16803 1701 Airport Rd $225,000.00 $1.00 T/M: Spring T/M: Patton

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387-4487 or 571-9533 Open Monday-Saturday 9-5

Specializing in Hard Coal, Soft Coal, Premium Grade Hardwood Pellets, Limestone, Sand, Top Soil, River Gravel and Mulch in season.

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S: Fetterolf, Dale P Fetterolf, Barbara B: Fetterolf, Dale P Fetterolf, Barbara 4591 Brush Valley Rd Madisonburg, PA 16852 $1.00 T/M: Miles

S: Dangler, Colin Dangler, Katherine B: Leitzell, Stuart A Leitzell, Brigitt J 738 Teal Ln State College, PA 16803 $230,000.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Fetterolf, Dale P Fetterolf, Barbara B: Stoltzfus, Jonathan B 133 West St $380,000.00 T/M: Miles

S: Witherite, Edith A B: McCasli8n, Daniel A 675 Baney Rd Julian, PA 16844 $135,000.00 T/M: Union

S: Heverly, Gary L Heverly, Carmen L B: Heverly, Gary L Jr Heverly, Danielle K Heverly Ln $1.00 T/M: Boggs

S: Shaffer, Derek S Shaffer, Tara M B: Burris, Jeremy S Burris, Amber J 674 Berkshire Dr State College, PA 16803 $244,900.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Corl, David A Eisenhower, Leslie J B: Corl, David A 490 Ponderosa Dr Howard, PA 16841 $50,000.00 T/M: Walker S: Brooks, Raymond N Jr Brooks, Harry C Ext Doden, Arnold G Henderson, Donald C B: Brooks, Harry C Brooks, Debra L 150 N Water St $17,437.00 T/M: Bellefonte

S: Wall, Christine J B: Calderone, Steven J Calderone, Megan A 615 E Howard St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $163,900.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Erickson, Chad T Erickson, Stephanie B B: Jiang, Xin Xing 210 Limerock Ter $158,800.00 T/M: College S: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co B: New Life Center 122 S Front St Philipsburg, PA 16866 $1.00 T/M: Philipsburg

S: Bonjo, Jeffrey A Bonjo, Laurie A S: Cecere, George J B: Bonjo, Jeffrey A Cecere, Diane E 124 Acorn Dr B: Shaffer, Derek S Shaffer, Tara M Spring Mills, PA 16875 1405 Foxpointe Dr $1.00 State College, PA 16803 T/M: Potter $422,300.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Henninger, Craig S Henninger, Kelly S S: Mortensen, James H B: Fadenholz, Ronald Mortensen, Sharon K Frank B: Herlocher, Charles C II Fadenholz, Jennifer Herlocher, Sharon K 120 Wiltshire Dr 367 Burrows St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $735,000.00 $230,000.00 T/M: Bellefonte T/M: Spring

S: Walker, Stephen P Jr Walker, Dana M B: Walker, Dana M 481 Nilson Rd Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Walker S: Bailey, Alvin Weaver, Kevin A Weaver, Timothy S Weaver, Gregory B: Koleno, Nicholas P Koleno, Tammy Jo 222 Base Ln $15,500.00 T/M: Snow Shoe S: Baines, John J Baines, Alma B: Kostakis, Maida S Johnston Kostakis, Vasilis M 31 Coventry Ln State College, PA 16823 $291,000.00 T/M: Patton

S: Moyer, Donna W B: Dellen, Ronald R 263 White Tail Rd $45,000.00 T/M: Haines S: Hawbaker, Vera E Estate Hawbaker, Samuel H Co-Ext Brower, Joan C Co-Ext B: Yearick, Kermit W Yearick, Nell G #745 3291 Shellers Bend State College, PA 16803 $265,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Basalla, Kenneth L B: Casher, Robert J 107 N 4th St Snow Shoe, PA 16874 $111,500.00 T/M: Snow Shoe

S: Benner Associates B: Stewart, Robert W Stewart, Jeri Linn 1155 Benner Pike $1,200,000.00 T/M: College

S: Munnell, Craig C Munnell, Susan B: Grube, John R Grube, Christina 611 Halfmoon St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $112,900.00 T/M: Bellefonte

S: Faust, Steven D Faust, Pamela K B: Kertis, John P 144 Tyler Rd Centre Hall, PA 16828 $189,000.00 T/M: Potter

S: Kertis, John P B: Elcock, Mark Elcock, Ashley N 200 Tattletown Rd Aaronsburg, PA 16820 $119,900.00 T/M: Haines

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

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

Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. BEA Class of 1959 holds its monthly dinner on the first Thursday each month at 6 p.m. The location of the dinner changes each month. The April 7 location is the Cottage Restaurant, Mill Hall. For the location or information, call Joyce at (814) 383-4337.

BEA Class of 1960 holds its monthly luncheon on the third Thursday each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Mountain Valley Diner in Wingate. For more information, call Barb at (814) 466-6027.

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.

Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon on May 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Bonfattos.

The program features Steve Brown, new CEO of Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

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 with Pastor Jeremy. These are at the Nittany Baptist Church just east of Boalsburg on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Call (814) 360-1601 for info.

OPEN HOUSE SALE May 5th, 6th, and 7th Thurs. and Fri 9:00 to 6:00 Sat 9:00 to 3:00

Over 200 Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels on Display

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month – May 2 – from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 4, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Call Kristin Sides for information (814) 234-6175 or e-mail ksides@mountnittany.org.

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its Third Annual Membership Banquet Saturday, May 14, at the Old Fort American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 for individuals, $80 for couples, $25 for Ringnecks (18 and under), $120 for families, and $250 for sponsors. Each ticket includes a Pheasants Forever membership. Prizes and auction items include guns, clothing, wildlife prints, outdoor gear, and collectibles. The chapter is dedicated to restoring wildlife habitat in Central Pennsylvania. Last year, we restored 18 acres of warm season grasses, restored 62 acres of wetland, and planted 55 acres of trees and shrubs. For information, or to order tickets, visit www.centralpapheasants.org or call Adam Smith (814) 235-7448 or Andy Hoskins (814) 404-2682.

The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the PA Military Museum auditorium in Boalsburg. Art Straub will speak on Dred Scott: The Slave Who Would be Free. Dred Scott is the slave who went to court to ask for his freedom. He will discuss the life of Dred Scott, the facts and politics of his state, federal court cases, and the Supreme Court Justices who heard and decided the landmark slavery case. Anyone interested in the Civil War or joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table is invited. For more information, contact Central PA CWRT President, Lynn Herman, at (814) 861-0770.

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

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

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 – and open to the public. For information call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

Centre Region Wild Mushroom Club will hold its next monthly mushroom walk Sunday, May 22 at 1 p.m. at Alan Seeger Natural Area. The June mushroom walk will be held at Parker Dam State Park on Sunday, June 22, at 1 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month – May 12 – 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.

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.

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I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant at the west end of Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday of the month in Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the west side of the Penn State Campus in State College. Agenda: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

– social hour and refreshments until 8 p.m., followed by the speaker. Junior Rockhounds also meet on third Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 867-6263 for details. Maps and directions at nittanymineral.org.

Ostomy Support Group meets Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. For more information, call (814) 234.6195.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month – May 10 – 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 to understand eating disorders. For info contact Kristie Kaufman 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. The Elks will hold its Annual Mothers Day Brunch at the State College club Sunday, May 8 at 10 a.m. All Elks and guests are invited.

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 Odd Fellows #1032 is hosting a dinner May 7 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge Hall on Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Sauerkraut and pork, vegetable, dessert, and coffee. Cost is $8. Proceeds benefit the State College Meals on Wheels.

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.

Lamb & Allegheny Streets, Bellefonte

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Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert and Beverage

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FOR SALE FIVE PIECE PATIO SET with umbrella. $200. Call 814-3554417 1999 Kia Sephia, 105,000 miles, $600 or B/O Call 814935-7437 2010 BRI-MAR Dump Trailer, drop down sides, 10,000 GBW. Pictures on Craig’s List-posting 1-6-11. $4,800.

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Manuals: Chilton ’80-87 Foreign; ’83-90 domestic; Haynes ’82-88 Volvo 740, 760; Chilton Total Car Care ’90-93 all Volvos, $8 ea./neg., 814353-0760, Bellefonte

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John boat, 15’, w/trailer, 115 Curtin Hollow Rd, 15hp Johnson gas eng. & Howard gas tank, trolling eng., hitch, April 29th and life vests, anchor, pole lights, 30th from 8-3 oars, $1,800, 814-933-9506, Zion R E A L E S TAT E

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Log Home on 4 Acres 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 3.9 V6, auto, 158K, 8/11 insp., good tires, needs fender, minor mechanical & body repairs, $2,400, 814-5744473, State College

2007 Shelby Gt500 Convertible, 26k, 6 Spd., 5.4l, Shaker 500 W/Sirius, Jlt Intake, Off-Road X-Pipe, Axle-Back Borla Exhaust, 2.6 Pulley W/Idler, Light Bar, Documented 562 Rwhp/582 Torque, Serious Inquiries Please, $33,000, 814-5744175, State College

149 Sunrise Dr., Spring Mills, PA-10 miles from Boalsburg off Rt. 322., Ideal for PSU alumni and for football weekends.

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2003 Kia Sedona Minivan runs good, call 814-3082020 2006 Dodge Charger, Hemi, $20,000, 814-380-2817, Howard 2005 Nissan Sentra, 33K, 4 dr. sdn., at, cd, ac & more, 1.8 4 cyl., $6,900 cash/firm, 814692-2114, Port Matilda 1962 Ford Thunderbird 2 dr.

HT, runs, blue, keep inside, 392 V8, to be restored, $3,995, 814-692-2114, Port Matilda 1986 Mercedes E300, EC, 139K, (8) new tires, alt. & batt., white & blue int., $3,000, 814234-1934, State College 1986 Mercedes E300, EC, 139K, (8) new tires, alt. & batt., white & blue int., $3,000, 814234-1934, State College 1991 Dodge Spirit LE, 1 owner, loaded, 100K, $2,400 obo, 814-355-9766/3550772, Bellefonte 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury, at, V8, beautiful silk green, EC, htd. seats/steering whl./ mir., sensor, rs, clim. control, & more, loaded, 1 owner, $17,300, 814-234-1928, State College

Holiday Ramblette camper, 27’, full bath, priv. bdrm., stove, frig., furnace, nice awning, new tires, nice, lots of storage, spare tire, $1,400 neg., 814-378-7841, Houtzdale

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1988 Chevy 4x4 PU, GC, 350 eng. w/only 70K, $3,000 obo, 2002 Harley Davidson 883 Custom Sportster, candy 814-380-2817, Howard apple red, approx. 18K, first bike, GC, $6,000, F O R S A L E perfect 814-404-9323, Centre Hall 100% Grassfed Beef. No Anti1996 Suzuki X90 4x4, Biotics. No Hormones. Sold 2-seater, t-tops, man. 5 spd.,

By Quarters Or Halves. Taking (4) new snow tires on rims, Orders For June. More insp., clean, 136K, runs good, Information, Call (814) 793- $4,900 obo, 814-238-5871, 3303 State College

1994 Ford chassis motorhome, 21’, (6) new tires, (2) new batt., fully cont., $8,000, 814-355-7317, Bellefonte

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