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Centre Count y Schools Ike the Spike Visits Penns Valley Elementary Schools

By Sam Stitzer

The State College Spikes Baseball Team mascot, Ike the Spike, paid a visit to elementary schools in Penns Valley on Thursday, May 12. He visited the Penns Valley Elementary & Intermediate School first, then Rebersburg Elementary School, and finally Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School.

I caught up to Ike at the Centre Hall school at 12:30 p.m. He was accompanied by David Wells, manager of Promotions and Community Relations for the Spikes team, and Amy Schirf, Education Coordinator for the Centre County Solid Waste Authority. They were promoting a program called IKE, which stands for Inspiring Kids to be Ecofriendly. Just begun a month ago, this program is a collaboration between the Spikes organization and the Solid Waste Authority, designed to teach youngsters the do’s and don’ts of recycling of things like metal cans, scrap paper, and plastic or glass bottles.

As the kids filed into the school gymnasium, Ike was kept busy exchanging waves, handshakes, and high-fives with the entire student body. The kids love this guy! After the introduction, Amy gave an informative talk on what items should be recycled and what should be thrown in the trash.

She handed Ike a few items (cereal box, yogurt cup, etc.), and asked him if each item should be thrown in the red recycling bin or the trash can on the stage. Instantly, a chorus of high pitched screams of “trash” or “recycle” burst forth from the student body, followed by cheers when Ike tossed the object in the correct receptacle.

Ike gots high fives from the students.

Amy asked Ike to pick a few volunteers from the student audience. This was a tough job for Ike, since just about every student’s hand went up, hoping to be picked! Ike sent seven kids to the stage, where Amy Schirf gave each of them an object and asked the question, “Recycle or trash?” Once again, screams and cheers erupted from the crowd of students. They got every item right, indicating that they were quick learners, and knew a lot about recycling.

The IKE program appears to be successful in teaching our youngsters to be eco-friendly, and to properly dispose of waste material. Our society and environment will benefit greatly from the environmentally friendly attitudes being instilled in our young members. Congratulations to the Centre County Solid Waste Authority and the State College Spikes Baseball Team for formulating a program which makes learning fun for our young students.

Student volunteers lined up along the stage.

Grade 12 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL:

Grade 7 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL:

Shane Besong, Crispolo Bloom, Sara Bowling, Hannah Brand, Kelly Chambers, Jasa Chronister, Logan Dillon, Shane Eckenrode, Kendra Fetzer, Danielle Fulton, Ashley Gates, Anne Hoover, Kyle Kinley, Ethan Lucas, Danielle Martz, Amber McClure, Katelyn Miller, Ryan Ritter, Kelsey Shaw, Megan Staub, Cora Talarigo, Alan T aaschler, Megan Thompson, Stacia Walker.

Mariah Ballock, Matthew Blaylock, Karina Bloom, Anthony Climent, Adrianna Cohen, Jacob Davis, Dallis Dillon, Natasha Jozefick, Baylee Kachik, Morgan Nyman, Andrew Onder, Emily Padisak, Sidney Shultz, Sarah Van Cise, Mary Veneziano, Ashton Walker, Alyssa Ward, Seth Woodring, Stone Woodring.

Grade 10 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: William Bennett, Emily Chambers, Clayton Cingle, Lawrence Flood, Billie-Jo Friedline, Olivia Hardy, Eric Henderson, Alexis Holderman, Colton Housel, Brittany Keith, Evan Kim, Benjamin Leskovansky, Elizabeth Marcase, Jared Maurer, a Douglas Rogers, Richard Spicer, Eric Steffan, Jacob Taylor, Marissa Ward.

Grade 9 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Joshua Bechdel, Luke Besong, Rebecca Bowling, Ellie Chambers, Rosalind Cowan, Abbey Crago, Kayla Crestani, Courtney Fisher, David Gawryla, Jeffrey Gleason, Michelle Kachik, Roni Sue Leigey, Dupree Masteller, Alyssa McCartney, Zachary Miller, Megan O’Leary, Megan Peters, Emily Quick, Mackenzie Roan, Elizabeth Shank, Cheyenne Smolko, Samuel Van Cise, Kourtney Vermillion.

Grade 8 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Mackenzie Basalla, Sarah Blaylock, Nicole Bonsell, Jessica Bressler, Hannah Brown, Rylee Butler, Benjamin Bytheway, Madeline Cingle, Haley Furrow, Brandon Gettig, Haley Giedroc, James Hall, Jessie Jenkins, Brittany Lutz, Mitchell McCurdy, Katherine Prewitt, Makenzie Proctor, Nicholas Pytel, Dalton Roberts, Meghan Shiels, Shanelle Spotts, Nicole Walzer, Clarissa Woomer, Tylor Yarrison.

The students were welcomed and introduced to Ike the Spike.

Awarded Brianna Wendt of Bellefonte High

Bald Eagle Area Middle/Senior High School Third Quarter 2010-2011

Kylie-Lynne Bechdel, Michael Blaylock, Shay Cramer, Kyle Frost, Steven Gawryla, Abby Gettig, Timothy Gleason, Kendra Howell, Kyle Johnson, Taylor Kresovich, Garren Kunes, Kathryn Lyons, Sheri McCloskey, Maggie Mehalko, Nathan Neely, Emilie Rogers, Kodie Vermillion.

Amy Schirf hands Ike a cereal box, and asked “trash or recycle?”

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Ike posed for a group photo with the Centre Hall-Potter student body.

Grade 11 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL:

Six year old Dalton Keith listened intently to the presentation.

Grade 12 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Kayla Confer, Caitlin Foresman, Justin Giedroc, Shaina Hahn, Andrea Hewitt, Cody Hicks, Rebecca Martin, Vincent Milloch, Kristin Pratt, Heather Salvanish, Fawn Thomas, Dillon Watkins.

Grade 11 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Jessica Brobeck, Taylor Cingle, Rachel Davis, Morgan Donley, Brittany Etters, Marissa Ludwig.

Grade 10 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Bryan Butler, Katelyn Cramer, Dennis Fisher, Katy Livezey, Matthew Maney, Kaitlyn Miller, Dakota Newman, Mikayla Robison.

Grade 9 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Gabrielle Davidson, Ryan Dyke, Kassidy Kellerman, Rachael Kuhlen, Alice Lehota, Cody Mandell, Cole Mann, Jakob Martin, Courtney Reese, Sarah Torres, Ryan Watkins.

Grade 8 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Kenneth Baney, Dylan Bathurst, Abigail Gunsallus, Jared Mayes, Colton Moore, Deanne Pressler.

Grade 7 - SECOND HONOR ROLL: Cheyenne Bartley, Kevin Bloom, Trey Butterworth, Kaleb Cramer, Colton Eckenrode, John Friedline, Daniel Hockenbury, Michael Kachik, Morgan Mason, Katelynn Richner, Trent Shaw.

BELLEFONTE – The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities, announced the 2011 recipients of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Among those is Brianna Wendt of Bellefonte High School.

“Comcast is proud of its Leaders & Achievers scholarship recipients. They represent some of the best and brightest high school seniors who also demonstrate civic involvement in the communities we serve across the country,” said Charisse Lillie, vice president, Community Investment of Comcast Corporation and executive president of the Comcast Foundation.

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program provides one-time $1,000 scholarships to students who strive to

achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students.

The philosophy behind the program is to give young people every opportunity to be prepared for the future, to engage youth in their communities, and to demonstrate the importance of civic involvement, and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community.

Since the program’s inception there have been more than 15,000 scholarship winners totaling more than $15.4 million.

The Comcast Foundation was founded to provide charitable support to qualified nonprofit organizations. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/inthecommunity.

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Centre Count y Schools Musicians Association Awards Scholarships to Student Musicians

By Christopher Lee

STATE COLLEGE – The Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association presented the 2011 round of scholarship grants to student musicians at five Centre County school districts at the recent Centre County Music Educators Association County Band and Choir Festival.

Before a packed audience in the State College High School North auditorium, Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association President Christopher Lee and Scholarship Chairman John R. Kovalchik presented each student with the Olin F. Butt Music Achievement Grant of $100 each toward their personal music instruction.

“We are pleased to support music in schools,” said Kovalchik. “In these days of tight budgets, we are in danger of losing these programs that help make a well rounded student in so many ways.”

The late Olin Butt was a renowned music teacher and band leader and, as owner of The Music Mart in Bellefonte and State College, provided musical instruments and supplies to hundreds and thousands of student musicians from1948 to 1975.

The five Centre County school district awardees and their music instructor nominators were: Bald Eagle Area, Mackenzie Basalla nominated by music teachers Kellie Long and Eric Brinser; Bellefonte, Katie Pletcher nominated by Meredith LeRoy and John Zimmerman; Penns Valley Area, Susanna

Mills nominated by Paul Leskowicz and Phil Stattel; Philipsburg-Osceola, Cassie Lewis nominated Diana Krause and Valerie Stiner; and the State College Area, Ann Hackman nominated by Amy Myers, Molly McAninch and Kim Lenaway.

For more information on the grant awards and on the Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association, also known as American Federation of Musicians Local 660, contact Christopher Lee at (814) 466-9266 or the CPMA Web site at http://www.afm660.org.

Photo caption: Presenting the winners of the Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association (CPMA) recent Olin F. Butt Music Achievement Scholarship Grants are (from left), CPMA president Christopher Lee, Cassie Lewis of the Philipsburg-Osceola School District, Susanna Mills of the Penn’s Valley School District, Katie Pletcher of the Bellefonte School District, Ann Hackman of the State College Area School District and John R. Kovalchik, Scholarship Chairman of the CPMA. Mackenzie Basalla of the Bald Eagle Area School District (not pictured) also received the scholarship award.

Penns Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Honor Roll Third Nine-week Grading Period

The Penns Valley Jr.-Sr. High School honor roll for the third nine-week grading period ending April 7 was announced by Jacquelyn M. Martin, Secondary Principal. Students must achieve a 3.25 to 3.74 grade point average for the honor roll and 3.75 to 4.0 for the distinguished honor roll.

Grade 12 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Sarah E. Abbott, Tierani C. Auman, Hannah E. Batdorf, Scott R. Baylets, Tyler N. Boone, Michelle R. Carbonara, John C. Crawford, John F. Downie, Nickelaus R. Engle, Christa N. Fohringer, Eric M. Green, Zackary L. Hegarty, Heather M. Holmes, Emily R. Jepson, Brandon J. Kerstetter, Kaylee L. Kerstetter, Tyler M. Long, William G. Lush, Samantha R. McKinney, Kevin J. Montminy, Leah R. Mothersbaugh, Gabe W. Neiderer, Jennifer E. Osterman, Ryan A. Patten, Taylor E. Poorman, Amanda J. Puff, Tricia D. Reich, Alison C. Ruhl, Krista L. Rupert, Collin J. Smith, Jacob D. Smucker, Kerry J. Snyder, Jake A. Steffen, Bridgit F. Stitzer, Elena K. Taylor, Elizabeth M. Ventura, Logan A. Waltz, Victoria G. Youngbauer.

Grade 11 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Madison J. Bastress, Martin D. Black, Dane S. Bussard, Kelsen W. Case, Alissa D. Cogan, Julia E. Dawson, Courtney R. Done, Steven T. Dutrow, Matthew S. Fuller, Dylan T. Hensley, Clarissa D. Keller, Lilly-Ann H. Kline, Megan Kuhlman, Mikayla M. Paolini, Ashley

N. Pinamonti, Andrew L. Seely, Adam O. Sommer, Leah M. Stodart, Emily E. Weaver, Haley R. Zubler.

Grade 10 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Jenna M. Bishop, Kelsey E. Boone, Carolyn R. Darr, Jennifer C. Gallup, Morgan J. Geesey, Sarah J. Haas, Brandilyn L. Heckman, Matthew N. Hodgson, Kyle C. Houser, David E. Leedy, Henry J. Lush, Maggie M. Lynch, Leigh A. Martin, Cameron Mothersbaugh, Kayla M. Snyder, Rachel E. Sterner.

Grade 9 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Sarah A. Batdorf, Lindsey M. Bell, Jessica M. Bickle, Nicole L. Bienert, Logan M. Bonar, Staci L. Bowersox, Devin S. Boyles, Tiffany E. Breon, Adalea R. Brindel, Taylor M. Collison, Seth W. Cooke, Andrew R. Deardorff, Lindsey E. Dix, Lauren F. Eberly, Emma L. Federinko, Nicole R. Harbaugh, Abigail L. Henning, Courtney T. Ironside, Casey O. Kuhlman, Rachel M. Long, Helen R. Melville, Susanna L. Mills, Madison N. Murphy, Kyle M. Myers, Taylor L. Noll, Ayla M. Olsen-Zelman, John A. Ott, Haley M. Sasserman,

BEA Elementary Students Exhibit Art

By Rose Hoover

The artwork of 14 Bald Eagle Area elementary students was recently exhibited at the Art Alliance in Lemont. As part of this “Kids Love Art” program, artwork by third, fourth and fifth graders from elementary schools throughout Centre County were exhibited.

The show opened on April 29 with a reception in the Art Center. Each child whose work appeared in the exhibit received a ribbon and certificate for their participation.

Elementary students participating from Bald Eagle Area were Chelsea Butterworth, Jasmine Cerritos, Tessa Cingle, Cirstynn Comly, Olivia Davis, Charlotte Harris, Nicholas Ishler, Megan Kresovich, Amanda Lutz, Adazia Mellot, Hunter Stasko, Samantha Uhler, Brittany Young, and Hannah Zimmerman.

Luke Laubscher and Jan Riggio are the elementary art instructors for the Bald Eagle Area School District. Mr. Laubscher said the exhibit was a “great confidence builder” for the students. The exhibit was made possible by a grant from the Centre County Community Foundation, which was aimed at reaching Centre County children who enjoy art.

Fiber Art giraffe – Tessa Cingle, Mountaintop Elementary – fourth grade.

A patron views Hannah Zimmerman’s painting of desserts, Howard Elementary – fifth grade.

Kara E. Smith, Marchelle R. Smucker, Ashley D. Struble, Cameron Y. Tobias, Dalton C. Ulmanic, Kaelyn S. Yoder.

Grade 8 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Samantha L. Bastress, Lucas J. Bitsko, Kayla N. Bracken, Haley A. Brown, Jordan E. Brown, Megan I. Duck, Nicholas M. Fuller, Katrina E. Heckman, Marissa L. Hettinger, Rachel E. Hodgson, Torrey M. Johnson, David J. Keller, Valerie L. Kubalak, Benjamin M. Kupp, Alyssa M. Limbaugh, Jacob M. Lundy, Amber L. May, Maria E. McQuaide, Grace R. Monroe, Gino P. Nicosia, Kylie N. Orndorf, Alyssa D. Rote, Wyatt S. Sharp, Katie J. Smith, Robert R. Stattel, James A. Steffen, Kevin T. Sweeley.

Grade 7 - DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL: Benjamin C.J. Alexander, Raven C. Althouse, Emily K. Batdorf, Tara J. Besecker, Brinley J. Decker, Margaret S. Dunkelberger, Jordan B. Gill, Keith R. Griffith, Joshua S. Hockenberry, Dylan L. Homan, Mackenzie A. Ironside, Burton W. Peese, Karli E. Ripka, Jeremy R. Shawley, Taylor N. Shook, Reba M. Smith, Jonas P. Smucker, Darian F. Stapleton, Ezekiel R. Warren, Corbin R. Woodring, Dustin M. Zettle, Layne P. Zettle.

Grade 12 - HONOR ROLL: Kody L. Baird, Ryan S. Baker, Sara A. Benfer, Emily M. Blaszczak, Hannah R. Braucht, Nicholas R. Brown, Bridget R. Canning, Elliot M. Dillon, Thomas L. Dutrow, Nolan S. Frankenberger, Marley E. Fultz, Trevor O. Fultz, Brandon J. Glasgow, Nichole A. Grove, Adalynn J. Harbaugh, Courtney M. Hicks, Dominick M. Johnson, Amanda K. Kimble, Anna L. Krishak, Michelle L. Kuzma, Samantha J. Leedy, Victoria A. Leedy, Syeed A. Malik, Sabrina M. McClain, Melissa A. Megivern, Angela J. Neville, Garth J. Reish, Kodey D. Rossman, Lea E. Shaffer, Devin R. Spicer, Jeremy L. Stover, Jennifer M. Swindell, Cassandra M. Vanderhoof, Janelle L. Welch, Nicole L. Wyland, Diana L. Young, Garrett M. Zubler.

Grade 11 - HONOR ROLL: Mathias M. Andersen, Tess P. Arthur, Austin P. Auman, Kathleen C. Bowes, Nate A. Brown, Ryan D. Brown, Dakota L. Butler, Logan J. Confer, Derek E. Dashem, Justin T. Dashem, Paige N. Daub, F. Austine Decker, Autumn B. Dilliard, Joy W. Freed, LaRae R. Fultz, Tory A. Glossner, Evan A. Heiser, Brittany M. Henry, Emilie A. Hettinger, Robbie T. Johnson, Miranda E. Karr, Kurtis M. Kellerman, Bridget M. Kocher, Andria M. Lamey, Brooke A. Lindsay, Caleb J. Luse, Bryan R. Masullo, Gabrielle E. Maylock, Joseph A. McNitt, Ryan W. Miller, Richard P. Robson, Jr., Tyler A. S. Shawver, Teresa L. Shook, Megan E. Stitzer, Jessica B. Stover, Lindsay M. Stover, Nathan D. Strouse, Matthew J. Swartz, Levi B. Vonada, Kelsey L. Wasson, Gregory W. Witherite, Lyndsey E. Witherite, Shannon G. Wolfe, Sarah A. Zerby.

Alice in Wonderland artwork – Charlotte Harris, Wingate Elementary – fifth grade.

Grade 10 - HONOR ROLL: Benjamin R. Blaszczak, Kylie N. Breon, Mikayla L. Castellano, Jordan L. Cole, Logan M. Coursen, Chloe N. Dilliard, Hannah E. Done, Grace E. Gover, Marisa A. Heiser, Rachel L. Hill, Paige G. Hockenberry, Dominique B. Hook, Macee E. Kensinger, Halie E. Kines, Kelsey A. Kocher, Hannah E. Krammes, Heather M. Leigey, Tess E. Linton, Andrew J. Myers, Kyle A. Myers, Teresa R. Nicosia, Blake R. Peese, Andrew M. Pisano, Tanner W. Potter, Jonathan A. Rickeard, Mitchell L. Ripka, Kelsey J. Rossman, Vincent Rowles, Ayla R. Russell, Tyler J. Saylor, Madisyn O. Sharer, Corby J. Smith, Kasandra L. Smoyer, Jared E. Taylor, Thomas Ventura, Aaron W. Wolfe, David P. Young, Derek M. Zettle, Joshua M. Zook.

Grade 9 - HONOR ROLL: Jeremiah M. Balban, Liam I. Benfer, Kevin M. Butts, Michael C. Confer, Benjamin S. Curran, Seth E. Decker, Angelica M. Emel, Chelsea L. Emel, David T. Fox, Andrew T. Hankinson, Megan A. Houser, Jordan H. Jones, Lucas C. Kneller, Kayla M. Krishak, Nicholas A. Long, Tangie M. Lyons, Lharizza F. Metz, Brooke L. Miller, Anthony L. Montresor, Michael C. Mundt, Jared K. Muthersbaugh, Angelo C. Nicosia, Zachary D. Smith, Samantha A. Statham, Alexander C. Theodorous, Jason R. Thoms, Lakotah S. Waltz, Charles B. Wingard, Andrew C. Wolfe, Chelsea L. Wyland.

Grade 8 - HONOR ROLL: Zachary W. Auker, Charlotte E. Auman, Christopher S. Beamesderfer, Nakisha M. Breon, Tyler M. Breon, Cassidy L. Brown, Lucie C. Case, Anne E. Davalos, Makayla A. Dreibelbis, Tyler J. Eberly, Collin J. Egelhoff, Garrett R. Evans, Gabe B. Gensimore, Troy M. Green, Jordan L. Greenland, Linsey M. Guisewhite, Trevor R. Heckman, Logan J. Johnson, Kayleigh M. Jones, Samantha M. Kelly, Julia M. Kocher, Daniel J. Kozar, Nichole E. Leiby, Kiley N. Lubinski, Makayla E. Luse, Carranda J. McCool, Dylan R. Michna, Adam G. Mothersbaugh, Dylan C. Orndorf-Ronk, Ryan J. Riegel, Dustin T. Rudy, Allison M. Schuster, Elisabeth J. Seibel, Haylie R. Smiles, Lydia K. Smith, David A. Sterner, Cheyenne H. Swartz, Colton A. Treaster, Tiger A. S. Welch, Mackenzie S. Wenrick, Tanner J. Zaffuto.

Grade 7 - HONOR ROLL: Kearston L. Andrus, Tyler C. Boob, Chloe N. Brungart, Nathaniel J. Bucek, Allen J. Cain, Katarina G. Covalt, Curtis E. Decker, Gustavo Garcia, Chase L. Hart, Jordan E. Holsopple, Kira R. Krape, Olivia K. Meyer, Hunter C. Meyers, Jonathan R. Montresor, Wyatt K. Moore, Naomi J. Olsen-Zelman, Natalie A. E. Pisano, Hanna M. Sasserman, Amelia E. Seely, Taylor K. Smith, Curtis L. Sones, John T. Statham, Trevor A. Vonada, Justice T. Welshans, Walter I. White, Joseph L. Whitmer, Isaac H. Zettle.

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Editor’s Prologue

By Sandie Biddle, Managing editor editor@centrecountygazette.com ccgazette@hughes.net

Our pets are part of our families. I’ve had a steady parade of fascinating cats over the decades, and one tiny, loyal dog that we buried this week. I will remember them all fondly and continue to invite more into my life. This week’s Salute to our Pets issue only scratches the surface of topics The Gazette can present on this subject. Toni Duchi, our Practical Pet columnist will continue to enlighten us about caring for them. This issue, you can put together a pet first aid kit. Amy Debach Confer, author of The Fresh Life, will cover more animal-related topics – this issue, those nasty ticks and what to do about them. We welcome information from our loyal pet rescuers – Fonda’s Fondlings, PAWS, Greyhound and Beagle rescues, and the SPCA, to name a few. In fact, we’ll be featuring an adoptable pet every week from Pets Come First, starting next week.

In addition to pets, this and next issue is also dedicated to all those who served, or continue to serve, in the U.S. armed forces. Saturday is Armed Forces Day, there’s a reunion ceremony at the 28th Division Shrine on Sunday, and, of course, Memorial Day services are planned all over the county – some starting this weekend. Please send your Memorial Day events so I may add them to the May 27 issue.

Our star photographer, Brian Baney, has been very busy. He didn’t let a little rain stop him from his neighborly rounds, including an open house at Way Fruit Farm, Bellefonte’s Big Spring Festival, and the historic Advent Church near Milesburg. Sam’s been all over Penn’s Valley, including an eco-learning event at the elementary school, an EMS open house, a high school play, and prom-watching at the State College Elks.

We welcome a new young writer this issue, Tiffany Woodall, who covered and photographed the Centre Furnace Plant Sale and Garden Show the morning of her PSU graduation. Now, that’s dedication! Valerie Lute continues to write heart-warming stories, like this one about a local knitting group creating colorful afghans for seniors at Centre Crest. Karen Dabney reported on a children’s theatre group at The State Theatre and Brian Bassett discovered a remarkable Hometown Hero who, at age 72, takes care of dozens of “old people,” some younger than she.

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Upcoming Features in The Gazette May 27 – Memorial Weekend Special

Events, remembering fallen heroes, ceremonies, concerts, picnics, and more! It’s the official start of Summer in Happy Valley!

Letters To The Editor A Great Food Drive – Thanks!

The local version of the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive wrapped up on Saturday afternoon, May 14. Once again, the residents of Bellefonte, State College, and for the first time this year, Boalsburg, areas overwhelmed us and our five local food banks with nearly 14 tons of edible generosity. We give thanks to: • All those who turned their caring into sharing by donating all of this food. Without your incredible generosity, there is no food drive.

• Linda Tataliba and Ernest Boyd at the State College Food Bank; Nicole Summers at the FaithCentre Food Pantry in Bellefonte; Joanne Warefield and Dale Brooks at the Pleasant Gap Food Bank; Bernice Ammerman at the Fillmore Food Pantry, and Chester and Nancy Fulton at the Milesburg Food Pantry. These food bank directors, their staff and volunteers make sure that all of this food goes to those who need it the most.

• All the volunteers who give themselves to help make this food drive possible. Well over 100 volunteers helped the letter carriers pick up, sort, and distribute this food. The city carriers and the rural carriers depend greatly on your help.

• The many employees at the Bellefonte, State College and Boalsburg Post Offices who work very hard every year to pull this off. Postmasters, supervisors, city carriers, rural carriers, clerks, mail handlers, and janitors work together as a team help make this Food Drive succeed. Some employees volunteer on their day off or while on vacation and many retirees contribute their experience and labor. The spouses, children, relatives, and friends of some of these postal people also volunteered and turned this day into an extended family reunion. Many thanks to all of you and also to the Postal employees who collected food in the lobbies of the Lemont, Milesburg, Mingoville, and Pine Grove Mills offices.

• The Centre County Commissioners, the Mayors and Borough Councils of Bellefonte and State College and their staffs for their recognition, their proclamations and for encouraging donations and participation.

• Centre County Probation, the State College Borough Parking Office, Pleasant Gap Boy Scout Troop #66, Grove Printing, and T’s Custom Printing for all of their generous assistance.

All the TV stations, radio stations, the Centre County Gazette and the Centre Daily Times that helped us to inform our neighbors when, where and how to help those of our neighbors in need.

• We also thank the people of the many faiths and houses of worship who spread the word of this food drive in their weekly bulletins and in so many other ways.

We thank you all very much.

Trish Smoczynski State College Letter Carrier, Food Drive Coordinator Rita K. Snyder Bellefonte Letter Carrier, Food Drive Coordinator

June 3 – Central PA Vacation Getaways

Somewhere between a stay-cation and a long weekend, you’ll discover getaways right in our own backyard. Day trips, overnights, and other close-to-home, gas-saving ideas for summer fun.

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CORRECTION Ryleigh Benningoff Blood Drive Location

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in memory of local area resident Ryleigh M. Bennighoff. The drive will be held at the Bellefonte Middle School, 100 North School St., Bellefonte, on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Though the location was correct in our article printed May 13, the regular Blood Drive listing for the week mistakenly noted the location as Bellefonte Elementary School.

Ryleigh was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor when she was four years old. After a 2-½-year battle, Ryleigh passed away on December 31, 2010 at the age of six.

I’m glad to take this opportunity to promote Saturday’s blood drive in this young lady’s honor.

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Hometown Heroes

Rose “Til” Leacock Energetic Optimist

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By Brian E. Bassett

Rose Leacock was born in Bellefonte.

One of eight children, and a twin, she has always been called “Til.”

Til lost her parents when she was only one-year old. The youngest baby was born on the day her father was killed in a coalmining accident; and her mother died two months later. Despite having a childhood fraught with hardship, Til exudes boundless optimism and humor.

It has been said, without need for exaggeration, that at 72 she has more energy and is more productive than many who are half her age. Til is tough, resilient, and resourceful; and has a world-class work ethic. She pays no attention to her age, doesn’t think of herself as “old,” and takes care of people who are younger than she. When asked if she is in her 50s, she’ll say, “Yes, somewhere around there.”

The Home Instead Senior Care © franchise 443, State College PA, presented Til with the regional 2011 Mary Steibel CAREGiver of the Year Award.

After slightly more than six years working with 111 clients, it is the consensus of her coworkers that, “Til’s participation in our lives and the lives of her many clients, makes every day a better day for everyone … we can’t imagine our office without the ongoing participation of this woman; and ... the actual quantity represented [is] but a dim reflection of the quality of her remarkable human service.”

Before joining Home Instead, Leacock drove to Harrisburg to care for her husband’s elderly aunt. She drove the two-and-a-halfhour trip, coming home only on weekends, for five years. For as long as any of her friends can remember, Til has helped care for her elderly friends and neighbors who are without family and friends.

“When I see someone struggle, I’m just not going to stand there,” Til said. “You can’t walk away from someone.”

Sandra DeLauter, good friend and co-owner of Home Instead’s Lewistown office reflected, “Oh, Til will never know how much comfort and happiness she has brought to countless, and I do mean countless, human beings.”

In a recent news release from Home Instead, in which Til was nominated to receive the CAREGiver award, she had her life described as “a reminder of sanity, character and sacrifice,” and was hailed as being

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Til, receiving her CAREGiver Award for the Great Lakes Region. (Home Instead Senior Care © has 920 offices in 19 countries, and approximately 65,000 caregivers.

There are only six regions – and Til won!) one of the “unsung heroines of our society.”

A client, Paul, whom Til has assisted for almost five years, is a 95-year-old gentleman who lives alone. She spends time with him every morning and brings fresh flowers and homemade food.

“My number-one wish,” Paul said, “is to live in the home I built and shared with my family … my ability to care for myself has become limited and that’s where a very special person came into my life as a caregiver. Til Leacock is her name and she is far more than a caregiver. She keeps my home immaculate and is a dynamo getting daily tasks done. She cooks and cleans and grows flowers and vegetables in my garden. She is a friend, companion and confidant. She is extremely loyal. The constant generosity and kindness that Til has given me are a blessing for which I am very grateful. Til gives from the heart.”

One client, Hazel, a 105-year-old woman wasn’t sure that she wanted a CAREGiver; but after the first day she told her daughter, “She can come back tomorrow.” Hazel and Til became good friends – shopping and traveling together.

When asked the secret of her long life, Hazel told Til that it was due to eating two bananas a day.

Til credits her caring attitude toward others to her grandfather’s steadfast refusal to separate the children after her parent’s deaths. He said, “This is their home and this is where they’re going to live.”

“It helped me become the way I am,” Til reminisced, “because it taught me to be caring toward people; there were a lot of people who loved me.”

Friends and family say that what people see in Til is her “energetic optimism.”

When asked for her “secret,” Till smiles and says, “Get up out of your chairs and exercise, stay out of the sun, eat your fruits and vegetables; and [remembering Hazel] eat two bananas a day.”

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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 25 at 9:15 a.m.: “Ribbet! Ribbet!”—Come listen to stories and sing songs about our green friends!

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 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: “Frogs”—Hop on in and listen to stories, sing songs, and create a craft all about frogs!

HOOKS & NEEDLES—Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Centre County Library HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES—for the whole family

Tuesday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

USED BOOK/AV SALE—Buy used books and AV materials at bargain prices! Hardcover books and DVDs/CDs cost $1 each or six for $5, and paperback books and VHS/audiocassettes cost 50 cents each or three for $1. Proceeds benefit the Centre County Library & Historical Museum. Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 during regular library hours:

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME— Stories and related activities geared for two- to six-yearolds with a favorite adult: Wednesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m.: It’s beginning to look a lot like summer!

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.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT—Activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m.: Family Game Night 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 23 at 10:15 a.m.: “Ribbet! Ribbet!”—Come listen to stories and sing songs about our green friends!

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

Monday, May 23 at 11:15 a.m.: “Frogs”—Hop on in and listen to stories, sing songs, and create a craft all about frogs!

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 26 at 2:30 p.m.: “Ribbet! Ribbet!”—Come listen to stories and sing songs about our green friends!

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

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In all modesty, I would like to take credit for Jodie Picoult’s recent fame; I have been telling people about her for years. This past month her Sing You Home was on the bestsellers list and I feel maybe I had a small part in her success.

Once again, Ms Picoult has taken a controversial news story and turned it into a riveting novel. She has the ability to put a very human face on very somber subjects.

Zoe Baxter and her husband Max have not been successful in their attempts to start a family, and after years of disappointments, Max has filed for a divorce.

Zoe is a music therapist, a person who helps to relieve the pain of the ill and t h e dying. After the death of her unborn child and the divorce of her husband, she throws herself in to her job. While trying to help a troubled teenager, she becomes friends with Vanessa, the school councilor. Their friendship develops into love, marriage, and a legal battle over the frozen fertilized eggs that Max and Zoe jointly owned.

As usual, the book is written in the voices of each main character: Zoe, Max, and Vanessa. Just when you start thinking that one of the characters is the heavy, his or her story is told. This gives the reader a chance to connect with all three people.

Max is a sympathetic character. He is a recovering alcoholic and it is easy to root for him. His new church and its pastor really do help him to get his life back together.

Zoe has her music and her mother for support. Her relationships with her patients make for some of the most interesting parts of the book.

The book does lack a sense of balance on the subject of frozen embryos and the legality of same-sex marriages. The contrast between the lawyers is a good example.

Zoe’s lawyer is a young woman full of righteous zeal; Max’s is a little slimy.

The witnesses also were almost stereotyped.

Max’s church becomes a big part of his defense.

They organize protests, use the local media to stir up hate, etc. Zoe’s friends are shown as sensible people who are under attack. The book could have used a moderate view along the way. All church members are not part of the far right and all educated people are not liberals

The book includes a CD to be played at given points in the story. An interesting idea, but I do not know if it was needed.

Ms Picoult is known for her surprise endings--the ones that make you think that there might be more to the story. This ending was pretty much what I expected.

All in all, Sing You Home was not my favorite Picoult, but still it was an interesting read.

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Knitting the Threads of Kindness & Charity Article & photos by Valerie Lute

BELLEFONTE – On a quiet Thursday afternoon in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte about 10 women of all ages and walks of life can be found spread around a table, sharing yarn, knitting techniques, and ideas. Hooks & Needles has been meeting like this for two years.

The ladies working

Many of Hooks & Needles on their projects projects go toward helping the community. Among their latest was a blanket project for the Alzheimer’s unit at Centre Crest Nursing Home. Over seven months, they knitted 26 colorful patchwork blankets. Each blanket was a collaborative effort as members knitted 8-by-8 squares which were then crocheted together by another member who also added a scalloped edge.

The Adult Services Librarian, Stefanie Grozelsky, says the response from Centre Crest was positive. “They said everyone loves the blankets because they’re so An example of the colorful and they’d love to have patchwork blankets more. They’re so cheerful when everything there is so white.�

Grozelsky says they chose the project because they wanted something they could do together but also work on independently.

The group is currently working on prayer patches for State College Alliance Church’s military family ministry. The prayer patches are small rectangles that can easily fit into the pocket of military Prayer patches to remind service cargo pants and serve as members that others have them in their hearts a reminder that people

are praying for those in the armed services.

The patches are sent to military chaplains oversees who pass them out. Hooks & Needles is also knitting prayer shawls and baby blankets for the families of service members.

Hooks & Needles Stefanie Gorzelsky helps Van Dang, members have some indiwho is learning to knit. vidual projects. Melissa Gummo, the group’s long-time member, personally donates baby sweaters to the local hospitals. She used to make hats and booties but the nurses suggested that she switch to sweaters.

Last year she made 37.

Gummo recalls the early days of the group. “We started with three people. We’d be sitting here and people would walk in and join us.�

Along with charitable projects, Hooks & Needles serves to provide instruction and support for new knitters and crocheters.

“If you’re not sure how to do something you can ask someone whose been doing this for 30 years,� says Grozelsky.

Van Dang, who Grozelsky calls “the fastest learner that I ever met,� just joined a month ago. She always wanted to learn to knit but never had time before she moved to Pennsylvania.

Hooks & Needles is always welcoming new people. They meet every Thursday from 1:30 Stefanie Gorzelsky with p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the blankets to be donated to Centre County Library in Centre Crest Bellefonte.

Gardening in Raised Beds

By Suzanne Grieb Penn State Master Gardener of Centre County Cooperative Extension Gardening in raised beds is an old practice that has been gaining popularity over the years. It is a great way to add a whole new dimension to traditional gardening. A raised garden bed is basically a contained, raised garden built on top of your native soil. Beds can be framed from a variety of materials, including wood, concrete blocks, stone, or brick, and then filled with good soil and compost. The beds can be constructed to any height from about six inches to three feet to meet the ergonomic needs of the gardener.

Keep in mind that some crops need a deeper soil, so the optimum depth is from 12 to 20 inches deep. The beds can also be any width, although most are about four feet wide so that they can be accessed from two sides to avoid having to get into the beds to plant and maintain them. If they are constructed against a fence or a wall, be sure to make them no wider than three feet.

Any length will work, and if you can do it, more space is always better.

The advantages of this type of gardening are many: • Raised beds are a great way to combat poor soil because you can tailor the soil to meet the plants you want to grow. The soil tends to get less compacted and easier to work.

They also provide better drainage which helps prevent diseases that come from excess wetness in the soil. • Raised beds warm more quickly in springtime so you can plant earlier. • They are easier to weed and maintain. • Raised bed gardening requires less space than traditional gardening, and more crops can be planted in a smaller area because there is no need for pathways. • Because they can be constructed to any size and height, they are a

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The American Red Cross Serving South Central PA announced the launch of the Next Generation of Red Cross health and safety training, featuring a two-year certification for first aid and CPR training, and other cost- and time-saving benefits for course takers and instructors.

The first program in the series is First Aid/CPR/AED. This program is for anyone who wants to know how to breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrives. The program incorporates the latest science, meets OSHA guidelines and now offers: • Two-year certification with free digital refreshers • Choice of free digital or affordable print course materials

• Concise, learner-centered course offering more hands-on skill practice • An online learning center that allows individuals to register for courses and instructors to manage course records and print certificates

Training is now available through a variety of flexible delivery options, including classroom, online and blended learning options. The Red Cross offers organizations the choice to train their employees onsite, at a Red Cross chapter, or through a train-the-trainer model, and can provide large organizations with multiple locations a standardized nationwide training option. As always, the training offers continuing education credits.

A recent Red Cross survey shows that one in every four people say they have been in a situation where someone needed CPR. “Getting trained in CPR and first aid skills is important for everybody,� said George Zimmerman, Regional Director, Preparedness and Health & Safety Services. “You never know when you might need to respond to an emergency, so being prepared is key. Nobody can help you do that better than the American Red Cross.�

Optional training includes covering the use of asthma inhalers; splinting a muscle, bone or joint; manufactured tourniquets; and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

The next generation of Red Cross training will expand throughout 2011 with the release of additional training programs including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Emergency Medical Response and Lifeguarding.

To find out how to schedule group training for businesses or organizations, contact the American Red Cross Serving South Central PA at (877) 474-1211 or visit www.redcrossscpa.org for information. Individuals may visit www.redcross. org/takeaclass and register online.

How You Can Help Trash to Treasure 10th Anniversary, New Location STATE COLLEGE – After nine years in Beaver Stadium, Centre County United Way’s annual Trash to Treasure Sale will move to a new location in the Hills Plaza. The sale on June 4 will be held inside the former Hills/Ames store on South Atherton Street. This is the 10th anniversary of the Trash to Treasure Sale.

Trash to Treasure is a recycling sale in which students from residential halls at Penn State University donate gently used items to be resold. Items ranging from clothing to appliances to electronics are available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale benefit the 40 partner agencies of the Centre County United Way.

“We are excited about the new location, especially for our 10th anniversary,� said Kim Hacker, Special Events Coordinator of Centre County United Way. “Since this is an indoor location, we believe it will be a better fit for shoppers. The sale will also bring more than a thousand people to the area, hopefully boosting local businesses and restaurants.�

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History Abounds at the Historic Advent Church Article and photos by Brian Baney

MILESBURG – Friday, May 13 found me at the historic Advent Church on Moose Run Road, just outside of Milesburg. The church, now an historical site devoted to the history of Adventism and the local families who worshipped there, was holding its annual yard sale, the proceeds from which are used for property upkeep.

Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Judy Hefty, secretary for the Advent Historical Society. We sat in the quaint, No church is complete without a perfectly A new sign marks identifies the but abundantly-filled, Advent Church tuned piano, this one circa 1940s. historic church on Moose Run Road.

Museum and chatted about

The original the history of this long-standing members of the See historic photos of church members in the museum.

Milesburg church. I was soon so Advent Historical enthralled I put down my notepad Society, Merrill Barbara has and just listened. The following para- Watson, president; John Fyfe, vice-president; Mary Howell, been able to provide much graphs are summarized from his- secretary; and Sarah Franco, treasurer; and committee appreciated research and torical papers in the Advent Church members, Ray Burd, Lee Johnson, Jr, Randall Stauffer, and assistance with the seemMuseum and a heart-felt history Joel Burd, saw to it that history would live on in this house of ingly lifelong project of lesson taught to me by Ms. Hefty.

God. restoration and setting up The Marsh Creek Advent Church In 1989, with the help of private funds and physical was built in 1849. Followers of a labor done by descendants of the old church’s members, the the museum.

Today’s Advent HisVermont farmer, William Miller, building was restored to its original appearance. torical Society officers, built the church. Mr. Miller pre- The roof was re-shingled with cedar, while a bell tower Charlotte Watson, presidicted the end of the world and the and porch and pulpit alcove were all removed. Reproduction dent; Dorothy Ogden, vice second coming of Christ in 1843 of the shutters and blue pews was painstakingly performed president; Bonnie Watson, The original bell from the tower, and 1844, using his interpretation of by students at the Centre County Vocational School. The added in the early 1900s, was the Bible events. When these dates simple, unadorned interior returned to white plank ceilings treasurer; and Judy Hefty, removed for historical accuracy, passed with “no end in sight,� the and walls, with a dash of color with blue wainscoting. The secretary continue the trabut kept on display. aptly named “Millerites� still contin- wood floors, now reinforced and sealed, gleam when the sun dition of overseeing this ued to preach that the Second Advent shines in. No 1800’s church would be complete without two fine, historic site.

Those who love and truly understand Centre County A dress from the era, was imminent. outhouses, which were also constructed. and its past, folks like Charlotte, Dorothy, Bonnie, Judy and among the museum Jacob D. Boyer, of Shireman- Today, the churches old woodshed serves as a museum – the so many unmentioned, are an invaluable asset to us who artifacts stown, brought Miller’s Advent filled with photographs of its early days, artifacts that explain yearn to learn about our roots, our beginning. message to Centre, Elk and Clear- the Adventist ideals, and

The Advent Church is available for special events and field counties between 1845 and 1856. He attracted quite the story behind them. Therea occasions, such as weddings, funerals, following through his many camp meetings and organized is information and photos and memorial services. Contact congregations. Colonel Gregg and General Irvin, owners of of preachers and members, the Advent Historical Society at the Milesburg Furnace, donated the land that became home and photos and informa(814) 355-4166 or (814) 355-1140. to the first Advent Church in central Pennsylvania. By the tion that depict the restora1880s, seven such churches were built here. But, by the early tion efforts by Sarah Franco 1900s, these congregations, known as Evangelical Adventists, and others and who played or Messiah’s Church, were no longer active. an important role.

The current building served as an Advent ministry until Sarah Franco’s tenacity the death of its last minister, John Zeigler, in 1916. The and love for history was church then went through many transitions and affiliations handed down to her until finally affiliating with God’s Missionary Church in the daughter, Barbara. As 1940s. This church building was abandoned when a new Mis- executive director of the Sarah Franco, shown sionary church was built in Milesburg.

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In 1985, Sarah Franco discovered the building while and Museum Commisgraduation photo driving through the area and learned of its imminent sion, based in Harrisburg, demotion. The Advent Histori(L to R) Advent cal Society was formed. Through Historical Society the efforts of Sarah Franco and Officers Dorothy Ogden, John Fyfe, the Advent Church Charlotte Watson, Judy was saved.

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Way Fruit Farm: Five Generations & Growing Articles & photos by Brian Baney

STORMSTOWN – The weather on Lucretia Fisher and the newly weds, as a Saturday, May 14 was cloudy and gift, received 1,000 apple trees from dreary. But, inside Way Fruit Farm Lucretia’s father, also a successful on Route 550 in Stormstown, it apple producer. Way Fruit Farm was warm and welcoming. was soon born, and to this day

Local talented artist and offers locally grown apples, now author of Going Local peaches, plums, pears, sweet and Going Local 2, Ken Hull, corn, pumpkins, strawberstopped by for a book-signing ries, cherries, blueberries, and event. Ken’s love for motorapricots. cycling the back roads of our

The current farm store great state gave him the idea and cold storage, was originally to describe unique small-town built by Elwood and Emily Way eateries, pubs, and cafes. in 1958.

His latest efforts, Going

Remodeling and expansion in Local! Volume 2, A Second Helping, 2009 brought us the bakery, cafe, deli, and The original sign, a reminder is a continuation of his biking adventures. retail space that boasts fruits, local vegetaof a long tradition In this volume, 64 new restaurants, pubs, bles, meats, cheeses, milk, bulk food items, and cafes fill the pages and seven area wineries are brought to preserves, apple butter, pickles, relishes, and salsas. If you love us in detail. Many thanks to Ken for sharing his new-found to decorate your home in a warm and cozy country style, a talent with all of us and the great conversation we had that section of antiques and country style decor and wall hangings day. Check out www.goinglocalpa.com for more info on will pique your interest.

Ken and his books.

In addition to Ken Hull’s book signing last Saturday, Way

Speaking of eateries, Way Fruit Farm offers its very own Fruit Farm offered taste-testing of homemade ice cream and cafe and deli – offering breakfast and lunch dishes that use dipping mustards, and Hog’s Galore of Philipsburg offered their own their wares for sampling. and local Current owners, Brooks and Sharon Way, along with fruits and their daughter, Megan and her husband, Jason Coopey, are v e g e t a b l e s , an incredible team, as they work hard to bring Stormstown, fresh baked and the surrounding towns, a great selection of fresh foods, bread, along service and quality beyond compare. with meats Stop in and say hello to Brooks, Sharon, Jason, Megan and cheeses and their hard working staff. from local Check out their Web site at www.wayfruitfarm.com.

Way Fruit Farm, Route 550, Stormstown v e n d o r s . While there, sign up for their e-mail list to stay informed Way’s motto: of their many upcoming Simple country food using fresh, local ingredients. I have weekend events. been fortunate enough to partake in the deli offerings and the motto couldn’t be more appropriate. (Not to mention some of the best coffee I’ve ever had.)

Way Fruit Farm has very deep roots, historically speaking. In 1826, the land that is now Way Fruit Farm was purchased by Robert and Martha Way. The very first apple trees we planted in 1872. Robert and Martha’s son, Robert A. Way, married Don Way, works the farm and helps out in Ken Hull, local author from the store.

Boalsburg, signed copies of his new book.

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MAY 20, 2011

Plant Sale is Weatherproofed Article & photo by Tiffany Woodall

STATE COLLEGE – The threat of thunderstorms Saturday didn’t stop local gardeners from perusing the 16th Annual Plant Celebration and Garden Sale hosted by the Centre County Historical Society at Centre Furnace Mansion in State College. The slight morning showers and resulting moisture in the air actually made for “a perfect day for a plant sale,” according to Mary Sorensen, executive director for CCHS.

The celebration was a fundraiser for the Centre Furnace Mansion, which is operated by CCHS. Funds are needed to support lawn care and other garden upkeep. As government continues to cut funding, fundraisers become more important to afford operational costs, said Sorensen.

A handful of visitors arrived before the 9 a.m. scheduled start time and began browsing the collection of plants, some of which were grown by CCHS gardeners. Whether seasoned or first-time planters, visitors could speak with Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County to ask questions or learn tips.

Pam Calkins is a stay-at-home mom and a master gardener of 12 years. But for the past two years, she has taken on a new role at the celebration: selling garden fairies. Calkins defines her creations as “ethereal fairies that look over the flowers and plants.”

Made out of scrap materials for outfits and bakeable clay for faces, hands, and feet, these decorative fairies are colorful garden accessories.

“Other people have done things like this, but I don’t know if they’ve done them quite this way,” said Calkins. An anonymous riddle inspired her craft: “Garden fairies come at dawn, bless the flowers, then they’re gone.”

In addition to garden fairies, the celebration featured other plant products such as Alpine troughs and herbal soaps and teas. As for the plant selection, splashes of brightly colored petals spotted the tables and grass. Varieties from 12 different vendors were available for purchase.

James Eisenstein, director of fruit operations at Jade Family Farm, was selling home-grown heirloom tomatoes.

“I just do this as a hobby because I always grow more than I need,” said Eisenstein. As visitors approached his table they could choose an exotic heirloom tomato planted in a recycled orange juice container.

“What you get at the supermarket, they’re just not tomatoes,” said Eisenstein, who likes to spread the word about heirloom tomatoes, which don’t keep very long but taste delicious. This was his second year attending the celebration. “I do it because I believe in it and it’s fun,” he said.

The celebration was open until 2 p.m. and included the opportunity for self-guided tours of the Centre Furnace Mansion. Luckily, thunderstorms held off for the entirety of the event, but the sale would have continued even if they hadn’t. “Gardening people aren’t affected by this weather,” said Sorensen.

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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates & times for all Centre County social & service groups, organizations, clubs, etc that has membership open to the public. To have yours listed send to editor@centrecountygazette. com or mail to Stott Publications, PO Box 129, Warriors Mark, PA 16877 The 9-12 Project of Central PA will hold its May meeting on Tuesday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in The Forum of The Ramada Conference Center, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College. FOCUS: At 6:30 P. M. sharp, a fourth installment of the DVD Series based on The Constitution, prepared and presented by Michael Badnarik will be shown. This will be followed by a presentation by Penn State Professor Dave Cannon entitled “The Industrial Revolution from the Steam Engine to Global Climate Maintenance.” Meetings are free and open to the public. For information, visit www.912centralpa.org.

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.

Bellefonte High Class of 1956 is having a reunion planning meeting Wednesday, May 25 at Home Delivery, Zion Road at 7:30 p.m. All class members are invited.

Questions call (814) 359-2738.

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 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 Post 1600 Ladies Auxillary will hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. the Post Home on Spring St. Bellefonte.

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.

Better Breathers Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

No meetings are Jan. or Feb. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421 for info about any of their support groups.

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.

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.

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.

Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. No meetings Jan. or Feb. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421 for info about any of their support groups.

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.

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

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.

BHS Class of ’76 reunion is July 9, with social hour from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks. Save the date!

Light snacks provided. Cost is $12 per person. Follow us for updates on Facebook: Bellefonte HS Class of 1976.

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.

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 – June 9 – 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.

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

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, use Outpatient Entrance, 550 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Call (814) 359-3421 for info.

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, June 12 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 – June 14 – from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. The mediators for the class are

PAGE 11 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.

Patton Township Business Association meeting is May 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at Patton Township Municipal Building. Speaker is Carol Pioli, The Second Mile. Reservations Required: (814) 237-2822 or PankoWealthManagement@gmail.com.

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

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

Stroke Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. No meetings are held in August or December. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421 for info about any of their support groups.

The Worth Twp-Port Matilda High School will be gathering their annual reunion at the FOP lodge at Flat Rock on the Port Matilda-Philipsburg Highway on Saturday, June 18. All persons who graduated from the High School thru 1956 and/or attended grade school before 1957 are welcome. Registration is due May 28.

Call Jim or Janet Jones at (814) 355-5388 for more information or an invitation form. It is a casual get-together beginning at 1 p.m., with a sit-down dinner at 5 p.m.

There will be door prizes, a Chinese auction, and a scholarship given to a BEA senior.

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

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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.

Entries Due June 1 for Schlow Art Exhibit

In light of an overwhelmingly

positive response to last year’s inaugural event, Schlow’s gallery committee is soliciting entries for the Second Annual Juried Exhibition, July 5 to 30. Along with community support throughout July, many visitors to the area toured the exhibition during the week of Arts Fest, appreciating the wealth of talent in the Centre Region. Entry forms, with complete submission guidelines, are available in the library and at www.schlowlibrary. org. Entries are due June 1 by 9 p.m., and accepted entries posted on the library Web site at 9 p.m. on June 15. Contact Wendy Klemick, (814) 237-6238, x212.

State College Rotary Club Seeking Host Families

The State College Sunris e Rotary Club will be hos ting a female youth exchan ge student from Okinawa , Japan for the 2011-12 academ ic year. The club is seek ing three families who res ide in the State College Are a School District to host the student for three-mont h intervals. Won’t you con sider this educational, life-ch anging experience? For more information, contact Tar a Banerjee at taratbaner jee@ gmail.com.

MAY 20, 2011

Birth Announcement

Foster Parent Banquet

On May 31, Centre County Child ren and Youth Services will be recognizing and honoring Centre County foster pare nts with their annual appreciation banquet – with awards, a dinner, a raffle, and spea kers.

Show 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 Gazette and the CDT. Mak e your check payable to: Centre County Children and Youth Services, with Centre County CYS, Foster Parent Banquet in the mem o line.

Donations can be sent to: Family Intervention Crisis Services, Attn: Jordan Joyc e, Foster Home Recruiter, 310 West Linn Stre et, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Religion & Conflict Exhibit at Military Museum

Museum The Pennsylvania Historical and mber is Nove gh throu lay disp Commission’s religion upon Religion & Conflict, the impact of ern the a world at war. Special exhibits conc s, religious organization of U.S. chaplain corp of warfare and mystical symbols, rationalization through the through religious beliefs, and faith admission 19th and 20th centuries. Museum museum is is required to view the exhibit. The g. sbur Boal ric histo from 322 across Rte.

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SEND US YOUR FAMILY NEWS – Births, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other landmarks. Submit your news online at www.centrecountygazette.com.

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. world-heritage.org, or e-mail georgene@worldheritage.org.

Death Notices and Obituaries Bellefonte Douglas Allen Smith, 69, of Bellefonte passed away at his home on May 15, 2011. There will be a public visitation held Monday, May 23, 2011, from 6 pm to 8 pm followed by a Masonic Funeral Service at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA. Additional public visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 10 am to 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, followed by a funeral service at 11 am at the church with Reverend Douglas S. Elder officiating. Following cremation, interment with full military honors will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11am at Centre County Memorial Park, Benner Pike, State College, PA.

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Prom Watching at the Elks

By Sam Stitzer

Friday the thirteenth – for centuries considered an unlucky day by superstitious folks. But for the junior and senior classes at Penns Valley High School, this was a grand and special day. It was prom night for these young men and women. It was a night that will be cemented into their memories forever.

The air was a bit chilly, and clouds hovered overhead, but in defiance of the Friday the thirteenth curse, no rain fell on the State College Elks Club, which was the site of this traditional event.

Parents, family members, and friends of the prom goers arrived well in advance of the 7 p.m. starting time to enjoy the spectator sport of prom watching. As the young couples arrived, all eyes focused on the beautiful gowns and tuxedoes.

Some couples made grand entrances; one in a hot-rodded, bright red 1960’s vintage Chevy Nova with engine revving, and exhaust roaring, and another in a horse-drawn carriage, which perfectly suited the prom’s fairy tale theme of “Once Upon a Prom.” It was a scene reminiscent of the red carpet at the Oscar Awards.

After a lengthy time of hugs, handshakes, and photo ops, the crowd made its way into the ballroom. Continuing the fairy tale theme, the tables inside were decorated with red rose petals, plastic jewels, and tiny glass slippers, a la Cinderella.

Nate Brown and Ada Brindel.

Penns Valley teacher, Andy Landis, served as the DJ for the prom, and a live band was also featured. The band Sigland Rocks, composed of Penns Valley students Joey McNitt on keyboard and vocals, Martin Black on guitar, and his brother Gus Black on drums pounded out hard rock tunes to the crowd’s delight. Just as this reporter was feeling quite old, not knowing any of the songs being played, an unmistakable series of chords emanated from Sigland Rocks. It was the introduction to The Beatles’ 1969 classic Let it Be. I wanted to cheer, but the kids beat me to it. They loved this song! It was quite reassuring to be reminded that good music is timeless.

The fairy tale mood prevailed as slow ballads were played, and the ballroom was filled with gently swaying Cinderellas and handsome princes. Of course, every fairy tale needs a king and queen. This year, Collin Smith and Sara Benfer were crowned king and queen of the prom by the loyal subjects of Penns Valley High.

The Penns Valley Prom was a night of magic and memories for these young men and women, many of whom will soon leave the halls of Penns Valley High School.

They will make their way through an uncertain world, but they will take with them the treasured memories of “Once Upon a Prom.” Maybe Friday the thirteenth isn’t so bad after all.

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Couples danced in a fairy tale atmosphere.

Couples filled the ballroom, ready to dance the night away!

Left to right: Jake Smucker, Tyler Boone, Zack Hegarty, and Eric Green. These guys are the Gingersnaps vocal group at Penns Valley.

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MAY 20, 2011

Big Spring Festival: Undaunted by Rain Article & photos by Brian Baney

BELLEFONTE – Vendors were set up, music was playing, and the rain was falling heavily. But, residents still ventured out in the poor weather to enjoy the Big Spring Festival of 2011 – an event sponsored by Historic Bellefonte, Inc. From noon to 4 p.m., the folks, who braved the pouring rain, enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment, delicious food, and a number of informational booths set up throughout Talleyrand Park.

The big crowd pleaser was the restocking of trout in Spring Creek, sponsored this year by Gene Stocker and the Elk Creek Hatchery. Many thanks to both.

Billed as a celebration of our precious water resources and of spring, a season of renewal, the Big Spring Festival is designed to get families out to enjoy a beautiful spring day at the ever-expanding Talleyrand Park and to show the public all historic Bellefonte has to offer.

The rainy day was kept moving with a little help from the entertainment. The great sounds of the Jay Vonada Trio, Allegheny Ridge Runners, and Dreams and Bones made the afternoon a lot more pleasant Without the hard work of through the raindrops.

Sally Houser and Holly Wilson, HBI would like to Bellefonte wouldn’t be as express their appreciation to entertaining and welcoming. the Bellefonte Borough, 3WZ Radio, and the following exhibitors: Clearwater Conservancy, Pets Come First, Bellefonte Garden Club, Bellefonte Fine Arts Boosters, Scott’s Roasting, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. A special thank you to the public that braved the rain and showed up to support their community.

A perfect day to take your frog for a walk

Lisa Duchene sought garden advice – and shelter.

I would like to thank Holly Wilson and Sally Houser, president and vice president of Historic Bellefonte Inc. and their volunteers who give so much of their time and of themselves to make the historic town of Bellefonte a special place to live and do business.

Don’t forget the many upcoming events that are sponsored by HBI:

• June 4 – Children’s Fair

• June 17-18 – The Bellefonte Cruise

• August 19-20 – Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair

Friends man the lemonade stand to support the Ryleigh Benninghoff Cancer Fund.

Clear Water Conservancy explained their mission.

Bellefonte Fine Arts Booster Club offered up hot food and drink.

• October 23 – Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

• December 9-11 – Victorian Christmas

Deb Warner of Pets Come First, discussed pet adoption.

Penns Valley EMS Holds Open House Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

Penns Valley fire companies brought fire-fighting equipment to display.

Penns Valley EMS staffers (L to R) Margie Fetterolf, Butch Sasserman, and Cindy Ross.

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Penns Valley EMS Coordinator Cindy Ross explained that the EMS facility is staffed by 24-hour paid staff, and volunteers, and serves all of eastern Centre County. “We can always use more volunteers,” she said.

Cindy would like to thank the Centre Hall, Millheim, Miles and Gregg Township fire companies, Medic 24, and the Seven Mountains EMS Council, for the use of Andy the Ambulance, who participated in this event to make it a success.

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Veterans and Memorial Day A Celebration of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans

By Joe Horvath

BOALSBURG - The 28th Infantry Division Memorial Service and reunion sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Guard will be held at their National Memorial Shrine in Boalsburg on Sunday May 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the guard and hosted by the Pennsylvania Military Museum, this event commemorates the Pennsylvania “citizen soldier” in a ceremony dating back to 1924 when the first monuments within the shrine were dedicated to the division causalities of World War One. The 28th Infantry Division Shrine is dedicated to the Army’s oldest active division and those Pennsylvanians who died serving in World Wars I and II. While the World War I memorial contains the names of selected officers of the 28th Division who died in battle, the World War II wall, dedicated in September 1997, contains the names of the

known Keystone Division’s enlisted and officer personnel who perished.

In 1916 Colonel Theodore Davis Boal (1867-1938) trained his troops, the Pennsylvania National Guard’s first mounted machine gun troop, at this location in the Nittany Valley just below Tussey Mountain. Scion of a wealthy family, Col. Boal used private funds to raise and equip 90 volunteers from Centre, Clearfield and Mifflin counties to form the Machine Gun Troop, First Pennsylvania Cavalry, which saw action in France during World War I. Col. Boal continued to hold troop reunions and war memorial dedications on this property which was eventually purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The 28th Division Shrine, honoring the commonwealth’s veterans of both World Wars, is a poignant reminder of the human price

paid by Pennsylvania veterans in the quest for peace.

The Celebration of Service will feature activities that include a military band concert, military helicopter/vehicle displays and 21-gun, 105mm howitzer battery salute. Admission to the event is free to the public.

The 28th Division Shrine, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is adjacent the Pennsylvania Military Museum on South Atherton Street (Business Route 322) in Boalsburg.

For more information on the museum pleased call (814) 466-6263 or visit pamilmuseum.org.

Honor Armed Forces Day Tomorrow – May 21

No matter what branch of the service you are in, May 21 is your special day. “Forces for Freedom” is the theme for this year’s Armed Forces Day. This is demonstrated very effectively by the men and women who help deter the spread of terrorism throughout the world.

No better theme could portray the real mission of our servicemen today. It characterizes their devotion to duty, courage, and stamina in these trying times.

Even though this day is dedicated to you, the serviceman and woman, it now becomes necessary that you take an inward reflection as to whether you are deserving of this honor. You should come up with a definite answer, or take steps to rectify the situation immediately.

The average serviceman is not in the habit of strutting and bragging about himself. Generally, he goes about his job quietly and conscientiously, endeavoring to live up to the respect and trust the American people have placed in him. This holds true for servicemen and women throughout the world.

They may be at some remote outpost in Afghanistan, Iraq, or even in the United State. But no matter where they are, they’re doing the best job that can be done.

Through their hard work and attention to duty, they can more than justify their country’s trust in them, having earned a day which they can call their own.

Wear your uniform proudly on Armed Forces day, and every day of the year.

Thomas Maduzia, U.S. Army Veteran ED: Thank you for the reminder, Tom. We appreciate your service and all those who have served America.

It seems that two good Pennsylvanians got the same patriotic idea, and carried it out.

However, only one can use the name Letters From Home. That is Christine Jovenitti, director of Letters From Home, Inc. of Johnsonburg, which she founded in 2003.

A Penn State student, Jesse Exum, used this same name and promoted her service at the Penn State Operation Military Kids, Salute to Military Child, about which The Gazette reported a month or so ago. This article is to note that Jesse Exum and her letters-to-soldiers project is in no way connected to the real Letters From Home, Inc.

However, since this is such a fine service, I thought I’d tell you a little bit about Ms. Jovenitti’s Letters From Home program.

If you can’t attend meetings or help out at their headquarters in St. Marys, you can visit the Web site and look at their wish list. Visit www.lettersfromhomeprogram.org. There are plenty of goodies needed for care packages and monetary donations are welcomed, too.

Soldiers and their families can submit names and addresses via lettersfromhome@ windstream.net. An entire unit may be submitted, and efforts would be made to get a head count and send care packages to all.

Packages are also sent to the Army Hospital in Germany, where injured soldiers stay until shipped back to America.

You can write morale-boosting letters to soldiers and express your heartfelt support, tell about life back home, etc. However, they protect the soldier’s name and address. You can write to Dear Soldier, Dear Friend, or some other salutation and they will send it to a deserving soldier.

Tomorrow (5/21) is Armed Forces Day. Next weekend is dedicated to Memorial Day. However, it’s always time to let our faithful American troops know that we care and appreciate their service.

About Letters From Home, Inc.

Letters From Home, Inc. is a 501 c3 nonprofit corporation. They’ve sent 633,262 cards/letters of support to 70,211 military men/women on active duty all over the world since May 2003.

They are recognized under the Department of Defense at the Pentagon under the America Supports You Network at www.ourmilitary.mil.

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Veterans and Memorial Day Boalsburg Events to Celebrate the Birthplace of Memorial Day Contributed by Christopher Boal

The Village of Boalsburg will celebrate Memorial Day for the 147th time with a festive day of activities and a traditional ceremony of remembrance on Monday, May 30.

Boalsburg is widely known as the birthplace of Memorial Day. The first celebration was held in 1864, when three townswomen gathered in the cemetery to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. The tradition is now carried on by local Girl Scout Troop 1184.

Throughout the day, nearly 20,000 visitors will have a chance to spend a day in town, tempting their taste buds with local foods and shopping for wares from artisans from across the Northeast. Three museums – the Boalsburg Heritage

Museum, the Boal Mansion, and the Pennsylvania Military Museum – will have family oriented activities throughout the day, including encampments and a battle by Civil War re-enactors.

The day kicks off with a Fun Run at Blue Spring Park at 8:30 a.m. The festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features local musicians, a traditional Maypole dance at 12:30 p.m. and local artisans. The 6 p.m. service caps the day with a community address by a distinguished citizen.

For a complete list of events, visit, www.boalmuseum. com/memorialday.village.htm, or phone (814) 466-9266.

Dancers perform the Maypole Dance in the village square of Boalsburg as part of Memorial Day festivities on Monday, May 30.

Union and Confederate soldiers will square off for two battles at the Boal Mansion Museum as part of Boalsburg Memorial Day festivities on Monday, May 30.

May 22 Memorial Services, Milesburg American Legion Post 893

This is one of two days of services that the Milesburg Legion will present; the other will be May 30 at additional sites. On Sunday May 22, The Milesburg American Legion will lead these Memorial ceremonies: Fairview Cemetery - Curtin Hollow Road – 2 p.m.

Summit Hill Cemetery - Lower Marsh Creek Road – 3 p.m.

Contact Richard A. Stover (814) 357-9004, Honor Guard Commander for Post 893

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Bellefonte Legion & VFW

This year’s Memorial Day Celebration will be conducted by the Bellefonte VFW Firing Squad, and the Bellefonte American Legion Post 33 Color Guard. On Sunday, May 29, the schedule of services is: Meyers Cemetery – 1 p.m.

Snydertown Cemetery – 2:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Cemetery – 4 p.m.

Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Gap – 6 p.m.

May 30

State College Elks

The State College Elks will honor all those who served their country, by participating in the annual Memorial Day events at Boalsburg on Monday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. The Elks will sponsor a food stand at the Memorial Day observance. The officer in charge is Jeff Kephart, who may be reached at (814) 466-7231, for further details.

May 30

St. John’s Union Church, Spring Mills

Celebrate Memorial Day with St. John’s Union Church on May 30 at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we decorate the graves of our local veterans at the St. John’s Union Church Cemetery.

Twenty-one gun salute by Millheim American Legion Post 444 Honor Squad and Military Salute by Hampton’s Battery F. Guest Speaker will be WWII Veteran Clair W. Jones, Jr. There will be refreshments following the service.

The church is at 296 Ridge Road, Spring Mills (near Penns Cave between Route 45 and Route 192) All are welcome!

May 30 Clarence American Legion & Snow Shoe VFW

The Clarence American Legion Post 813 and Snow Shoe VFW Post 5644 welcome the community to their 2011 Memorial Day Services. They begin at 8:30 a.m. in Pine Glen Cemetery and proceed with the Pine Glen Plaque at 8:45 a.m., the Moshannon Plaque at 9:15 a.m., St. Mary’s Greek Cemetery at 9:45, St. Michaels at 10 a.m., and the Clarence Plaque at 10:45 a..m. Next is Church of Christ Cemetery at 11 a.m., Snow Show Plaque at 11:30, St. Mary’s Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. and finally, Asky’s Cemetery at 12:15. A community meal will be served at the Snow Shoe VFW following the final service.

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A Memorial Day Service will be May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Reform Cemetery on West Church Street, Centre Hall. Dr. Greg Ferro will be the guest speaker. Â

This year’s Memorial Day Celebration will be conducted by the Bellefonte VFW Firing Squad, and the Bellefonte American Legion Post 33 Color Guard. On Sunday, May 29, the schedule of services is: Catholic Cemetery – 10 a.m.

Union Cemetery – about 10:15 a.m.

On The Diamond – 11 a.m.

Advent Cemetery - Upper Moose Run Road - 9 a.m.

Trcziyuing - Lower Moose Run Road - 10 a.m.

New Union - Bush Hollow Road - 11 a.m.

Oak Ridge - Past Unionville, South 220 - 11:30 a.m.

Eagle Cemetery - Curtin Road, Old 220 - 1 p.m.

Schenck Cemetery - Route 150, Howard - 2 p.m.

Community Cemetery - beside Milesburg Fire Co. - 3 p.m.

Swamp Poodle - overlooking Milesburg - 3:30 p.m.

Contact Richard A. Stover (814) 357-9004, Honor Guard Commander for Post 893

WORLD WAR II Revisited MAY 28-29th, 2011

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Pe t S p e c i a l Practical Pet

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By Toni Duchi

Like a Good Scout – Always be Prepared!

It is the season to get outside, and absolutely you should take your dog out to experience the environment. There are a million great smells this time of the year, and a dog lives by its nose. Plus, the exercise is good for both of you.

But be realistic, things happen and you need to be prepared. Following is a list of items that need to be in a good first aid kit.

Keep it in your car, carry it in a backpack with you if you can. These simple things can be the difference between life and death if you’re away from the car or a vet when an accident happens. You can get most of these items at any pharmacy and a plastic tool box or backpack should hold all of this easily.

First and foremost, carry water and a collapsible bowl and be sure your dog gets plenty of opportunities to drink. Be careful about allowing him to drink out of any stream you come across. Dogs can definitely get sick from tainted water. Even if it looks clear, it may contain harmful bacteria.

• Disposable gloves (non-latex and powder free) • Muzzle (you can also make one with a leash or gauze) • Penlight or small flashlight • Gauze sponges or non-stick bandage compresses in a variety of sizes • Cold compress if possible • Roll of gauze (2-inch width) • Vet wrap (both wide and narrow widths) • Adhesive tape • Small scissors (with blunt ends) • Nail clippers • Clean cloths or towels (at least 2) • Hydrogen Peroxide (for flushing a wound or inducing vomiting) • Turkey baster (can be used to flush a wound) • Compact thermal blanket • Thermometer (be sure to get one that goes to at least 105 and it needs to be rectal temperature, not mouth) • Water-based sterile lubricant (like Petroleum jelly) • Rubbing alcohol • Triple antibiotic ointment

• Epsom salts (for making saline solutions) • Sterile eye wash • Benadryl • Stypic powder (to stop bleeding of small wounds) • Pedialite (to replace electrolytes) • Rimadyl (doggie aspirin) • Needle-nose plyers • Small wire cutters • List of veterinarian numbers, after-hours emergency clinic, and the Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435).

It is also good to know the signs of heat exhaustion or dehydration. Keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be hot outside for your dog to overheat. If your dog is panting BIG and can’t seem to catch his breath after a few minutes, he may be overheating. If he seems weak or wobbly on his feet, or if he actually lies down like he might pass out, immediately begin steps to cool him down.

Give him a Rimadyl or somehow get it down his throat, being careful not to choke him. Do not wrap your dog in wet towels because when his body heat warms up the towels, it will just make matters worse. Use cool, not cold, compresses on his belly and between his legs and his body; possibly around his neck as well. You can also use alcohol on his foot pads. If he isn’t coming out of it, pour cool water on him and fan him with something (a shirt, newspaper, anything that will make a breeze).

It should only take a few minutes for him to cool down. Take his temperature. If it is above 103, get him out of there. This is a critical situation and the dog needs to get to the vet immediately. If the dog pulls out of the respiratory distress, stop the walk and go home. Be sure the dog gets plenty of water and replace electrolytes.

Take the time to pull together these items. Believe me, if you have an emergency in the field, you’ll be glad you did.

Toni Duchi is President of Nittany Greyhounds and author of “The Practical Hound: Better Choices for a Healthier Dog.” You can reach Toni at tjduchi@aol.com, or visit www.nittanygreys.org if you are interested in knowing more about greyhound adoption.

Mack’s Fund In Memory of Mack, a sweet, shy little guy who lost his life on RT 322 after escaping from the shelter. We are having a safety fence installed to prevent this from ever happening again. Please donate any fencing materials, chain link fence, posts, etc and of course CASH donations to the SPCA, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828 or Jen Spence 445 Kifer Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

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Ralph Returns to His Old Stompin’ Grounds Article & photos by Brian Baney

Some of you may remember the desperate search for a lost dog in October of 2010.

That dog was Ralph, a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Ralph’s owners, Chip and Carol Bleam had traveled from Maryland to visit friends here in Centre County. During that visit, Ralph slipped out of the open car door and bolted into thin air. Soon, through Facebook posts and animal rescue volunteer efforts, the search was on. Sightings of Ralph were posted on Face Book and cell phone calls kept all informed of developments.

Flyers were printed, news of the poor lost pup was broadcast on television and radio spots. Animal shelters, local police, and fire departments were made aware.

The weather did not help the hopes of the volunteers. Temperatures dropped and snow fell. With the cold weather, Ralph was more likely to snuggle in somewhere and not be visible. Possibly perish from the freezing temperatures.

After eight long, worrisome days, Ralph was back in the loving arms of his parents, Chip and Carol. All in all, Ralph fared pretty well. He had lost 15 pounds, his paws were pretty swollen, and Metzger’s Animal Hospital removed more than 30 ticks from Ralph’s coat.

Jen Spence of Milesburg was one of the main players in this incredible search and rescue. A Centre Countian known for her love of animals and passion for finding lost dogs, Jen played an important role in the search for Ralph. On Sunday, May 15, while working the tent for Pet’s Come First, Jen received a phone call. Ralph and family were in the area and wanted to stop by to see Jen and thank her again for her efforts.

I was fortunate to be asked to take some photos of the reunion. What a joy it was to see the love and warmth Ralph received from

Jen and her son, Carson.

What a very lucky dog, Ralph is, to have a loving Jen and Carson Spense visit family. Not to mention, with the Bleam family at the the newest Bellefonte Big Spring Festival addition to the family, Emma.

You see Carol Bleam was seven months pregnant when Ralph was lost. There she was hiking through the snow covered woods in search of her dear pup, with a little added weight and carrying precious cargo.

So this past weekend, in front of the Bellefonte Train Station, the young family, with precious Emma in tow, enjoyed a reunion of sorts with a good friend. Ralph was a nervous wreck. You could see in his eyes he knew this area and he had a definite fear. Whether it was the certain noises of the town or the scent, we mere humans will never know. I do know one thing for sure. Ralph and his family are whole, again, and what a beautiful life they have ahead of them.

Thanks to all those involved in the search for Ralph. Without all of you, this young family would have a big hole in their hearts.

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Metzger Animal Here is a picture of my first two Golden Retrievers, easy to understand Hospital has taken Molly and Emmie. They are now at Rainbow Bridge. terms and does so care of my best in the most comfriends. Their vet and friend, Dr. Mark passionate and kindhearted manner. He is Koshko, is terrific! Here is an excerpt from non-judgmental, patient, considerate, and something I had written when I had nomi- truly listens with his heart. nated Dr. Koshko in a national Thank Your “His silent perception and anticipation Vet contest. of owner needs is phenomenal. He neither

“Dr. Mark Koshko is a man who clearly interrupts nor hurries owner questions and is doing what he loves! He enthusiastically concerns. He is awesome at balancing his prodemonstrates avid dedication to fessional role with being an veterinary medicine. He is obviapproachable, empathetic, ously passionate about animal and supportive person. He care, knowledge of medicine really is an incredible model and has achieved prestigious of veterinary medicine being certification as a Diplomate about animals and their ABVP in Pennsylvania. He conowners. I believe that comfidently embraces the challenge passion was stamped on Dr. of complex clinical cases. Dr. Koshko’s heart before he was Koshko’s treatment of animals born and that he is achievis incredible! ing his mission in life. I take

“He demonstrates superior comfort in knowing that he diagnostic skills. It is obvious continues to enrich the lives that his clinical skills, delivered Here is a picture of my current of so many of our best pet in his gentle and caring way, Golden, Maddi. She is almost friends in the years to come. reflect excellence in training.

“Thank you, Dr. Koshko.” nine months old.

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Greyhounds Make Greyt Pets!

By Toni Duchi

Nittany Greyhounds has been re-homing retired racing greyhounds for 15 years now, and has so far placed around 1,800 dogs in forever homes.

Greyhounds are sweet, gentle loving animals that want nothing more than a warm bed and a big hug. For their entire lives, greyhounds have lived in racing kennels, and are only turned out for training or exercise a few times each day. They know almost nothing when we get them, but it is a wonderful feeling when a dog finally “gets” what a home and love are all about. They don’t need a lot of space, nor do they need to run a lot. They take their retirement very seriously!

There’s nothing more satisfying than being in the company of one of these magnificent animals. If you are interested in knowing more about greyhounds, please see www.nittanygreys.org, or call (814) 933-6981 and come to our kennel to experience the sheer joy of these dogs as they run free to roll in the grass, play with toys, or just do nothing!

Greyhounds come to us by hauler and we meet them either somewhere on the road from Florida or they come to our local kennel. Volunteers are there to greet them, feed them, and make them feel comfortable on the first day of the rest of their lives. It doesn’t take them long to figure out about couches and hugs and kisses!

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By Amy Debach-Confer

Pennsylvania offers four beautiful seasons. Spring, summer, fall, and winter are each distinctly different and offer their own beauty, perks, and downfalls. One downfall in three of the Pennsylvania seasons is ticks. Those creepy spider-looking insects that feast on our animals, inhabit or lawn, and force us to wear long pants in the middle of summer, when in the deep woods. To properly protect you from ticks, there is a lot to understand about them.

Tick identification, diseases they cause, the symptoms to look for, and how to naturally rid of them from our lawns are points to discuss that will keep you and your animals safe during the spring, summer, and fall.

Although there Tick diagram are more than 500 species of ticks found world wide, Penn State Entomology Department conducted a study that narrowed the most commonly found ticks in Pennsylvania to four types. There have been approximately 25 species of ticks identified in the borders of Pennsylvania but, the American Dog Tick, Blacklegged Tick, Lone Star tick, and the Groundhog Tick are the types that have been the most widely and commonly found. Research has shown that a small number of ticks actually inhabit the grassy part of a lawn while and most are found where lawn meets wooded areas. This does not necessarily exclude lawns without a wooded edge, though.

The American Dog Tick is appropriately named as they are found most on our four-legged friends. They can also be attracted to cats, squirrels, opossums, coyotes, donkeys, rats, and even humans to name a few. The American Dog tick can be found in your lawn or wooded areas and will host on local wildlife and pets until they become engorged, sometimes to the size of a grape. I once spotted this type of tick on my dog so big that it fell off when I touched it. Most have to be safely removed but, this one was so engorged it just fell off.

This tick is the most common transmitter of the Rocky Mountain Spotted fever which is not as common as Lyme disease but, the symptoms can be just as devastating. Some of the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted fever include a reddish or purplish rash on the wrists or ankles that can be noticed from two days to two weeks after the bite. A fever, headache, and exhaustion. A blood test will confirm the diagnosis but, it is best to seek help right away.

The Blacklegged Tick prefers to feast on birds, small mammals, humans, and deer. Which is why this species was once informally called the “deer tick.” This tick is the largest carrier of Lyme disease but, will have to be on its host for more than 24 hours before it can transmit Lyme disease. This may sound like a long while if you notice the ticks but, if it is feeding on your longhaired pet you may not discover it before it’s too late. This tick can transmit Lyme disease, the most commonly heard of tick-carrying disease. Onset symptoms for Lyme disease include headache, fever, nausea, and a red and swollen bull’s eye-looking lesion at the site of the bite.

Lyme disease can cause a number of chronic conditions if not dealt with right away including joint swelling, fibromyalgia, and Bells Palsy.

The adult Lonestar Tick prefers larger animals but, the larvae prefer smaller. This tick can be found closer to the urbanized areas of Pennsylvania but can be found in many other parts of the US and PA as well and can also be attracted to humans. This tick can be a vector of Tularemia and can cause tick paralysis in dogs and humans – which is exactly how it sounds. The person or animal it infects may lose control of their arms, legs, and facial muscles, and they may seem disoriented among other symptoms. When the tick is removed, the patient quickly begins to heal from the symptoms.

The Groundhog Tick, appropriately named, host mainly on Groundhogs but can also be found on smaller animals.

This tick is the least common of the four mentioned but can also be found in our lawns. This tick hasn’t been proven to be a carrier of Lyme disease but should still be regarded with caution.

Some may think that ticks are only a threat during the summer months but, I discovered the first tick of the season on my dog in early March after there were just a few warmer days. Since then, I have removed more than I’d like to admit from my animals. It is time to start looking and being aware.

Now that these ticks have been identified and their possible disease transmission have been stated what does this mean to us? It is important to guard yourself from getting tick bites because the side effects of some of the diseases can be devastating to yourself and your animals.

A few ways to naturally avoid ticks from being attracted to you and your lawn include wearing lightly colored longsleeved shirts and pants when working, hiking, hunting, or playing in wooded areas and lawns with a great amount of fall leaves. Check yourself or have someone else thoroughly check over your body and your animals coat after being outdoors, and keep your lawn free from unnecessary brush and leaves.

As far as chemicals, I’d prefer to never use them on my lawn.

Although there are pest control companies who will treat your grass, there are natural treatments that you can do yourself to ward off ticks.

Although I have never tried this myself, I fully intend on doing so soon. For some reason, ticks despise Basil. If you take a grown Basil plant and crush it and soak it for several hours, you can put the finished product in a spray bottle to use in areas where ticks might be or even use a misting on your clothing or pets, as it is natural and will not harm.

Diluted essential oils such Geranium, Lavender, and Tea tree oil also work in the same manner.

I was also recently introduced to a product called the Tick Picker, which can be found in grocery and other retail stores, and works very well for removing ticks. Similar to a flea comb, this mini “picker” pulls out ticks A tick bite with the common “Bulls effectively on animals. eye” appearance.

By gently lifting the skin where the tick is located, the picker is place around the tick and it pops off!

There are also products on the market that can be put on the necks of your animals to help keep ticks away.

I have noticed Removal with tweezers. that my animals will only get ticks around their neck area because it’s the only place they cannot reach to clean.

If you do see a tick on you or your pet and do not have the previous tools, the proper way to remove it is with a pair of sterilized tweezers. The body of the tick must be pulled steadily by the head and not by the body. There are many myths stating that ticks can be removed with heat, petroleum jelly, kerosene and by digging them out. These are not safe options! The area where the tick was removed should then be cleaned, sterilized, and watched carefully for any signs of change.

I spend a great deal of time outdoors and am never discouraged by the bugs, fleas, ants, or ticks in my lawn and woods. Ticks have just become something to take a bit of caution against and there are safe ways of doing so. As summer approaches be aware of those little insects and learn to enjoy your lawn, garden, and woods with caution!

Amy Debach-Confer is a Photographer and Picture Framing Professional who obtained training in Wilderness Rescue, Beekeeping, and Natural Health. Her hobbies include hiking, art, gardening, cooking, and traveling. Amy can be reached via e-mail at amosd14@yahoo.com or through her Web site at www. amyruthphotography.com.

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The Pets of East Curtin Street

By Christian Bechdel

By 1985, my mother and I had moved away from our family home in Beech Creek – I to Virginia, she to Bellefonte. When I visited her from Virginia, I stayed in our Beech Creek home until it sold. By then my mother lived in a house on East Curtin Street.

Since then (and now as a Centre County resident), I continued to observe an ever-increasing parade of cats and dogs on her street. It has become quite a show. The reason this quaint story has some urgency is the fact that one dear old cat matriarch passed away last year (2010) and two others have suddenly and unexpectedly moved away. (These two comical store cats lived in the Bellefonte Variety Hardware/flea market-like store.)

Owning a cat or dog has been impractical much of my time. However, I did have my own pet cat Piano, ie Wobblyhead, between 2001 and 2006. So I have in a way relied on neighborhood cats and doggies as my own “pets.� My mother’s street has unknowingly given me a wonderful and much-needed bunch of substitutes! I don’t know how far back my loving connection to these delightful boys and girls go but my cat bonds involve a great number of years.

The first dear kitty cat and the one known the longest was the true Matriarch of East Curtin Street cats.

Lilly cat #1, was a wonderful old brown, tan and black tabby. As she got up in years, she’d be great at first, but became cranky and fierce after about five minutes. She had her front claws removed some time ago (a practice which I am against) so her swats at me were harmless.

But she would always welcome me during visits. I knew she would never cause concern; that’s just the way she was in her twilight years. I am very certain early pictures of kitten Lilly show a very silly and mischievous but friendly cat. She was Lilly pictured climbing my mother front screen door many years ago. I cannot fully be certain without related proof that this is that Grand Old Lady.

However, I can’t imagine it would be any other cat but Lilly! She enjoyed many years on East Curtin Street, and had an almost revered status with all other kitty cats and even dogs!

Hence, the honorary title Matriarch of all Cats is fitting. Whenever she was anywhere on the sidewalk she stayed planted right where she was, and never moved for anybody, not even dogs. It was really quite amazing to see her command such respect and control. I will miss old Lilly dearly.

The next cat #2 was Lilac, a younger girl that lived with Lilly. She had a nice mostly light gray upper body and head with a white tummy, chest and feet. Plus an upside down “T� on her face. She was a real charmer but moved next door when her owner got additional cats. I guess she didn’t get along with them. But while she lived with Lilly she was always very playful, friendly and very social to me and most everybody.

The #3 Cat is Kiddles, a gentle boy. He’s another tabby with a white belly, legs and the nice upside down “T� on his face like Lilac. His upper is a mixed tan, brown, and black with a raccoon-like ringed tail. He is a real sweetheart and is very fun to play with. He can get quite silly as he rubs up against me sure to leave his scent telling others I am “his.�

He even climbs up on me if possible when I crouch down to say hello.

He also enjoys jumping up on my

mother’s sidewalk lamp “watchtower.� He will come across the street like a bullet and jump up there the moment he sees me. He always gets a treat and will do little tricks as well. When I get on my hands and knees he jumps on my back and hits my face with his tail. He doesn’t like being picked up, but that’s OK, he’s a lot of fun just the same! He seems to live mostly ouside and has some battle damage to show for it!

The next two boys, Riff # 4 and Raff #5 were brothers and exceptional kitties. Most of downtown Bellefonte knew of these sweet guys at the variety-hardwareflea market type store. It’s hard to tell how long we have enjoyed each other’s company but we were soul mates for many years and had hoped for many more.

But the shop was quickly moved and I never got to say goodbye to these fine fellows. Riff being a bit larger than Raff, was overall white with a few patches of orange. I never got his exact weight but when I put him on my lap to cuddle or make his “nest� he was quite a lot of cat to handle! Both were extremely social and affectionate, but Riff would stay by my side at all times.

Raff had a mostly orange upper body, tail and head. He sported a white belly and chest. He had an upside down “V� on his face, made more whimsical with a slight over-bite, as I called it. They were very close and even with two boxes available, they would nearly always sleep together in the same box despite its limitations. Both were truly adorable boys and their bond to each other was tremendous.

They pretty much greeted most who came in. I always made it a point to visit each time I came in town. Sadly, the store quickly shut down in late March of 2011 and the boys went with it. It breaks my heart as these kitty boys were truly special and very dear companions, we will miss each other dearly.

The next two are a neighbor’s young cats but they consider my mother’s as their second home! They are so taken by us that this boy and girl regularly walk right in the house, to check things out. The boy Shadow #6 has a gray upper body, ringed tail, and head, then a white belly and lower face. The girl Cookie #7 is quite a “girly� girl, and a bit smaller than her housemate Shadow. She is overall white with a black tail, some backside plus black around one eye. But it is not in the fine “tuxedo� pattern as my Piano Head had. I have never seen such a girl cat act like a girl as she does! Every movement is dainty, delicate, delightful and adorable.

It’s really amazing to watch her walk or play, she knows she’s a diva and does it well! I have probably caught her in the most comical poses of all my current cat companions. She’s a bit hard to catch, but once I have her in my arms she loves to be held and settles in.

Kiddles Shadow is especially prone to just walk right in anytime he’s on the porch. Both will sit on an outside table next to a window and stay planted there eyeballing us till I come out and play with them. Everything especially interests Cookie and gets attention, just like my Piano head

would do. She has unusually soft silky fur and also delights in resting in mom’s flower boxes. Shadow is just as entertaining and adorable. He, however, does not like being picked up but welcomes petting and rubbing close to me. They are as much at home at our house as the one they live in. Also they have earned the extra honorary title as my Little Bobcats! The reason for this is that as gentle, loving and affectionate as they are they still hunt, birds being their usual prey.

As dainty and girly girl as Cookie Riff & Raff is, she hunts just like the big ones.

But I still call her My Girlfriend kitty despite her hunting fierceness, because once she’s in my arms, she’s a real doll baby and it’s a pleasure both of us! It’s quite catfantastic when Kiddles, Shadow and Cookie all come over at once. They seem to tolerate each other well. It can get very Catty around mom’s house!

Cat #8 is called Wookie, a boy, long-haired mixed orange and white Maine Coon kitty. He is extra special for one major reason. During the 1970s in Beech Creek we had a nearly identical sweet boy cat, right down to his comical rear leg “pantaloons,� color, and long flowing hair. Our cat’s name was Kipple, a name as unique as him. So I officially call him my “WookieKipple� cat. Both also have puffy tails, except Kip’s tail was more impressive, otherwise they are identical in appearance right down to their Maine Coon trademark “M� on their foreheads! Their personalities were different in nature.

Kipple was social, friendly, and warm to us and our childhood friends. He would let any of us pick him up to be held. But to new people he was rather standoffish. But Wookie is a bit different. He seems to let anybody pick up and hold him, which Kip would do once he knew them. Wookie Kipple cat will come right to you if he sees you close by to say hello. The first time I met him he quickly let me pick him up and be held.

He is very social and friendly to anybody that he sees.

I never thought a match to Kipple would appear but he is a near spot-on Roxy Girl match. I have only known Wookie for a short time but the moment he said hello I new he was my new Kipple Cat! He lives with an equally sweet old lab doggie called Ralphie.

Both are excited each time I visit.

Cat #9 was a mystery cat whom I met only once, the day Wookie and I met. He or she had nice tortoiseshell colors of black, white, and tan.

Cats #10 and #11 were very sweet kitties that lived at a daycare center downtown, but have moved to Pleasant Gap. They were friendly short-haired tabbys, one in mixed orange/white and the other all black with two front legs and only one back leg. The owners took the black one in and got it proper medical attention.

Finally Cat #12 is another Curtin Street resident, also orange and white. This one I think is named Oliver and is from the same house as Kiddles. He let me pet him a little only if I welcome him with treats. Oliver is still quite skittish and hard to approach, so far!

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Samantha me a family member and when they give me doggie kisses they get the title of my Yum Yum Frankie Doggie Heads! They have firmly bonded to me as the kitties have and three dogs are housemates. When I see them each gets jealous of the attention given to the others.

The first Yum Yum doggy is Samantha, a girl, and the second her dear friend Baily, also a girl. Both are real sweetheart Shih-Tzu breeds. Samantha was the first I met. She was so tiny when mom’s neighbors first brought her home. A early picture of her next to my hand shows how really little she was! Baily came a short time later and she too bonded instantly. Both come running like bullets the moment they see and recognize me through their longish fur. Both are instant fun.

Baily likes to turn over and have her belly rubbed.

The next three are housemates and one is definitely the alpha dog. This is dog #3, Frankie, a super sweet white Jack Russell Terrier. If ever a dog mirrored a major personality this little guy does. The other is Madge #4, an endearing Wirehaired Fox Terrier. And finally there is Norman #5, a goofy yellow Labrador retriever. Frankie is my favorite Yum Yum Doggie and he gives me kisses so much that I need to wash my face afterwards. He walks or rather struts just like Frank Sinatra and definitely has an attitude like the real Frank. Like FS, Frankie does things “his way!� I never saw a dog embody a famous personality so well.

When Madge is being walked with Norman, all she wants to do is chase down kitty cats and when my Cat Minions are all together at mom’s, she gets very determined.

Norman likes to jump up at me to get his share of attention. He’s your average silly, clumsy adorable Lab. Yet he knows Little Frankie runs the show! Doggie #6, Roxy is a very sweet collie mixed breed. She has longish white fur with black spots. Of all the doggies, I’ve known her the longest; she was housemates with Queen Lilly and Lilac. Overall Roxy is a gentle and affectionate to ones that she knows. I have even taken her on some walks. Roxy is an escape artist.

She’s inside or a fenced in yard, but she often gets out and has to be recaptured! One night late she was out and I had to round her up, just to tell her owner she was loose, again!

Finally there is Ralphie #7, a very adorable, sweet but old brown Labrador retriever who lives with my Wookie-Kipple cat. He is a wonderful warm doggie, and gets super excited when I visit him on his porch at a B & B when weather is nice. He reminds me greatly of a dog of the same type during early childhood in Beech Creek. His name was Notch Dog, black with a funny little white “7� on his chest.

Ralphie, like Notch, will sit or lie on your feet to keep you planted. He’s a real sweetheart and gentle canine.

So if you want to see a parade any time of the day, pull up a chair and come by East Curtin Street, you’re sure to see a pet show. It’s almost like an animal version of The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour – a splendid time will be had by all as this large number of amazing kitties and doggies dominate this lovely street!

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Bellefonte to Host PAWF Kennseth Picks up Second Freestyle and Greco State Win of Season Championships; Pennsylvania’s Finest Wrestlers to be in Town for State Championship This Weekend

By Matt Masullo

By Les Barnhart

Wrestling fans don’t need to wait until cold weather or even February for that matter to watch state championship wrestling. In fact, all they need to do is head to the Bellefonte High School gymnasium starting today as the Pennsylvania Amateur Wrestling Federation will be holding the 2011 Freestyle and Greco State Championship Tournament and the action will last all weekend.

With wrestlers both male and female from school age of seven years through high school seniors as well as an open division that is just that, fans should have plenty to get excited for as wrestling dominates a time of year for at least a weekend that wrestling mats are typically being reconditioned.

Wrestlers who are eligible for the state tournament must have placed in the top four in their respective weight classes at any PAWF Freestyle or Greco qualifier. Those who advance will move on to the National Championships.

Good luck to local wrestlers competing in this event.

Weekend Schedule of Events Friday-May 20th Freestyle - Cadet/Junior ONLY Rules Interpretation 6:00pm – 6:30pm Wrestling to start at 6:30pm through 9:30pm Saturday-May 21st Parade of Champions Cadet/Juniors/Women ONLY (around 5pm) Freestyle - Cadet/Junior 8:30am – Conclusion- Finals(around 5pm) Freestyle – Schoolboy/Women Cadet Rules Interpretation 9:00am - 9:30am Wrestling to start at 9:30am through Conclusion- with Finals (around 3pm) Sunday-May 22nd Greco - ALL Divisions Cadet/Junior/Schoolboy 9:30am to Conclusion Bantam, Midget and Novice 1:00pm to Conclusion Freestyle - Bantam/Midget/Novice/Women Junior 9:00am – Conclusion

Brittany Smith Named to AMCC’s First Team All-Conference

By Les Barnhart

Brittany Smith ended her freshman season at Penn State-Altoona with several well deserved accolades. The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced their season ending awards as well as releasing their All-Conference team last Thursday.

Smith, a standout player from Bellefonte, led her team in seven categories including several key offensive ones in which she also led the conference.

She led the AMCC in hits with 51 and total bases with 75. That alone was impressive but she also led her team in doubles (14), runs batted in with 27 and runs scored with 34. She also led the team with her .408

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She was second on the team with 15 stolen bases.

That performance led to her being named as the 2011 AMCC Newcomer of the Year as well as being named to the First Team All-Conference at second base.

Congratulations to Brittany Smith on an outstanding freshman season.

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Matt Kennseth notched his second victory of the season, and 20th of his career winning the FedEx 400 at Dover on Sunday.

Kennseth called an audible on pit road on his last stop, opting for two tires as he pulled into his pit stall while the majority of the field in contention was taking four tires. The gamble paid off, as he led the final 32 laps to pick up the win.

Mark Martin finished second, followed

by Marcos Ambrose, Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers. After Sunday, the top five in the Chase for the Cup are Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhart Jr.,

and Kevin Harvick.

With the win, Kennseth bolted to sixth in the standings. This weekend, the Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for their All-Star weekend.

Bellefonte Girls Lacrosse Team Making Strides

By Kristin Dobransky, Sophomore Team Captain

In the spring of 2009, a new school sport was added to the list of many at Bellefonte Area High School. Through the perseverance of coaches, Tom Scordata, BJ Seyler and many others; lacrosse became a new activity for the students of the high school.

Spanning over three years, the girls of the 2011 lacrosse team felt that they’d accomplished more than they ever imagined.

Despite their record, the season proved to create multiple memories in the hearts of the players and coaches. Senior captain Chelsea Dutrow stated, “I am so happy to have been a part of this team for the last two years. I watched it grow and the community has been supportive of us even though we are just a club sport. Every game we go to we depend on our loving parents to take us since we’re not quite yet a school sport.

I think that everyone should have a little piece of lacrosse life.�

Junior captain Henley Sinner agreed with Dutrow, saying, “Everyone should try

it! I know I especially enjoy lacrosse because of the skills; they’re easy to learn and you are always improving!� Although recruiting can get tough for the girls, they manage to stick it out and stay together. It would be surprising if a member of the Bellefonte community hasn’t seen a group of girls practicing on the field, walking downtown with their sticks, and having a good old time. Junior captain Danielle Brininger may have said it best. “This season was a great one for our team.

We may not be the best to some people, but in my eyes, between our friendship and hard work, we’re an invincible team at heart.�

Bellefonte Rattlers Pinched in Mothers Day Tourney

The Bellefonte Rattler 13U baseball Chester Crawdads, as the Rattlers won in a team went 2-2 in the Mother’s Day Tourna- thriller, 6-5. Mark Armstrong had two hits ment held in Hershey, PA on May 7th and in the win, along with a double off the bat of 8th. Both of their losses came at the hands Nick Jabco.

The Rattlers then fell again to the Blue of the eventual champs, the Baltimore Blue Crabs of Baltimore, losing 12-2. For BelleCrabs.

Bellefonte defeated the York Revolution fonte, Darrin Heeman, Connor Rigg and by a score of 7-2 in their first game. Nate Jesse McCartney all contributed at the plate Fenush notched the win for the Rattlers on in the loss.

The Rattlers will be in action in Centre the hill. He got help at the plate from Kellen Moss (two doubles) and Gehrig Schuster (2 County on Memorial Day weekend, when singles). Storm Smith also doubled in the they play at the Shanner Sports complex in the Memorial Day Tournament. win.

The Rattlers fell to Baltimore in their next game.

Moss and Logan Harter had two hits apiece in the loss. The Rattlers turned to Dominic Masullo in their third game, and he picked up the The Bellefonte Rattler baseball team at the win against the Mother’s Day Tournament in Hershey, PA.

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The Lady Eagles started their week off right last Tuesday with a rout of visiting Central. In the 10-0 blanking that ended an inning short due to the mercy rule, the Lady Eagles rapped out 11 hits including three hits by Taylor Parsons. Two of those hits were triples for the senior. Kelly Chambers also collected three hits and a triple of her own. The Lady Eagles improved to 14-4 with the win. Cassondra Ross allowed four hits while striking out four as she picked up the win on the mound.

The Eagles’ baseball team was also in action last Tuesday as they were on the road against Juniata. Tye Bennett homered twice in an 11-run fifth inning to help pace the Eagles to a 22-0 romp. The first of Bennett’s homers was a grand slam and that was followed up with a solo shot that came after Justin Taylor had cleared the bases with his three-run blast.

Bennett would finish with 6RBI on three hits. The Eagles pounded out 20 hits in the five inning, one-sided affair.

Coleman Hoffman had three of those hits including two doubles. Michael Cowles was equally stellar on the mound as he allowed just one hit while striking out 11 in the complete game win to get his first win of the season (1-3).

Wednesday had the Eagles on the road at Williamsport but it was a different story than the day before. The Eagles lost 12-2 in six innings while managing just six hits off of Millionaire pitching. They also struck out ten times in the loss. Jeff Koleno collected two of those hits for the Eagles and Justin Taylor drilled a solo home run in the second inning.

Taylor was roughed up on the mound as he slipped to 5-2 on the season.

The Eagles’ baseball team ended their regular season with a bang as they hammered visiting Altoona 12-1 last Friday in Wingate. In the rout, the Eagles knocked out fifteen hits in the six innings that the game lasted. Lance Williamson had a three hit game including the ground rule double that drove in two runs that subsequently ended the game. Three other Eagles had two hits in the win including Justin Taylor, who hit another home run and scored three runs. Logan Reese had two doubles and scored four runs while Kyle Womer collected two hits. Coleman Hoffman(3-1) got the win on the mound after allowing just five hits and striking out four in the complete game win.

The Lady Eagles made the most of their three hits as a team to end their regular season with a 4-2 win over visiting Claysburg-Kimmel on Monday afternoon. Bald Eagle Area had to lean on their defense to escape with the win as they threw out three runners at the plate. The Lady Eagles took advantage of seven walks as Taylor Parsons scored twice and swiped two bases. Cassondra Ross gave up just three hits and the two runs in the four innings that she worked.

Megan Dudish relieved her and worked a scoreless final three innings. She also struck out eight along the way as they ended the regular season at 15-4.

By Matt Masullo

Friday May 13, 2011

Brandon Quay improved to 4-0 on the season on the hill, as he and the Red Raiders held off the Golden Tigers of Hollidaysburg in a 9-2 victory. Quay gave up only three hits on the day. At the plate, he continued to be one of the counties hottest hitters, belting a three-run homerun in the fourth inning. Travis Struble also helped in the win, going 3-for-4 on the day.

Friday May 13, 2011

Alexandra Stathes notched her seventh victory of the season, striking out four batters in the Lady Raiders 15-3 victory over Midd-West. Hannah Cooper led the way for Bellefonte, going 3-for-3 and blasting a three-run triple.

Raychel DeArmitt and Chrissy Tressler each collected two hits on the day.

Saturday May 14, 2011

Bellefonte got big days from Robert Gummo, Taylor Smith and Brandon Quay in a 15-0 win over Jersey Shore on Saturday; the game was called for the mercy rule after four innings. On the day, the trio went 10-10, driving in 13 of the Raiders 15 runs. Quay was 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, four runs scored and 3 RBI’s. Gummo, who picked up his sixth win of the season on the mound, went 3-for-3 with a double and a homerun, while Smith smashed a homerun and collected four RBI’s on his 3-for-3 day at the plate.

Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting

The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, June 12th 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”

B.J. Wetzler Tournament Once B.E.A. Fall 2011 Sports Again a Successful Event Physicals

The 4th annual golf tournament which benefits the B.J. Wetzler Memorial Scholarship and the Bellefonte Lady Raider Softball Program was held on Saturday May 14th at the Nittany Country Club. The event had 116 golfers participate with a morning and afternoon flight. The money raised from this tournament has allowed the John and Mary Wetzler family to provide $11,000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors and over $9,000.00 to the Bellefonte Softball Program.

The winning teams and on-course award winners: 1st place Bill Luther, Ray Andrews, Ron Benton and Donnie Richards 58 2nd place Chuck Coyler, Barry Reese, Dave Hipple, Jim Dobson 59 3rd place Mark Johnson, Ken Bean, Denny Taylor, Dallas Gallo 59 4th place Rick Knepp, John Kowalchuk, Todd Fredericks, Dave Pfaff 60 Closest to Pin #4 Dave Hipple (18’1”) Closest to Pin #8 Pete Popovitch (6”) Closest to Pin #13 Scott Gray (12’8”) Closest to Pin #17 Whitey Noll (4’6”) Long Drive Women Barb Roberts Long Drive Men Barry Reese Straigest Drive Whitey Noll Longest Putt Den Wheeland (32’3”) Closest to Pin on Second Shot on Par 5 #15 Chuck Coyler (42’)

John and Mary as well as their family would like to thank all the golfers, sponsors and committee members for all their support and help in making this year’s tournament another rousing success. Their hard work and the dedication of all involved continue to shine through.

B.E.A. Fall sports physicals will be given on the following dates in the high school gym training room: Thursday, June 2nd All 6th graders (male and female).

All males in grades 7 thru 11.

Tuesday, June 7th All females in grades 7 thru 11.

These physicals are for football (gr. 7-12), boys & girls soccer (gr. 7-12), Volleyball (gr. 9-12), cheerleading (gr. 7-12), and cross country (gr. 9-12). Forms are available outside the athletic office. If you have any questions please call Doug Dyke at 308-4650 or e-mail him at ddyke@beasd.org.

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Little Lions Roundup

The Lady Little Lions evened their record at 7-7 with their fifth straight win and did it by handing their rival, Altoona, a 3-2 road loss last Tuesday. Haley Shaw limited Altoona to just five hits while striking out two as she improved to 7-5 on the season. Emilee Eden provided the runs that would prove to be the difference in the game when she connected on a two-run home run in the third inning. The other Lady Little Lion scored on an RBI double by Allie Baney.

The Little Lions’ baseball team was in action in Altoona last Tuesday as they ripped their rivals 13-1 in a game that lasted just six innings. Saige Jenco had three hits and provided the biggest blow with his grand slam. On the mound, Tim Scholly continued his impressive campaign as he picked up the win as the Little Lions improved to 8-4.

A trip to Punxsutawney last Thursday ended the Lady Little Lions winning streak at five games as the Lady Chucks limited them to just two hits in a 5-0 shutout. Emilee Eden and Dani Hart accounted for the hits for the Lady Little Lions. Haley Shaw took the loss on the mound as the team saw their record dip to 7-8.

The Lady Little Lions took part in the one-day Lower Dauphin Tournament last Friday. They opened up with a narrow 4-3 win over host Lower Dauphin with Briana Gearhart tying the game with a run scoring triple before scoring the winning run on a single by Erica Nolan. The triple was one of three hits for Gearhart. In the finals, the Lady Little Lions lost 10-3 to Chambersburg after several errors in the in the sixth inning led to a big inning for Chambersburg and opened up what was a close game.

The Little Lions continued to ready themselves for the postseason as they defeated Shikellamy 7-1 last Friday afternoon.

Nick Carothers and Austin Mock powered the State College offense with two hits each. Mock had 3 RBI and a triple while Carothers added a double. Mike Finlan struck out seven in the getting the win on the mound as he scattered five hits in five innings of work. With the win, the Little Lions improved to 9-4 on the season.

State College was the next to beat up on Altoona as they handed them a 12-2 loss at Community Field last Saturday.

The Little Lions rapped out a thirteen hits in their second lopsided win over their rivals from Blair County. Nick Carothers had three more hits against Altoona and needed just a home run to hit for the cycle. Saige Jenco had two doubles and drove in two runs. Clint Hicks improved to 3-0 with the win on the mound. He limited the Mountain Lions to just six hits.

State College Little Lions pushed their winning streak to six games with an 11-6 road win over Jersey Shore on Monday. State College came from behind with a four-run fourth inning to go up 9-6. They would tack on two insurance runs in their final at-bat but would not need them in the end. Jason Costa missed hitting for the cycle as he needed just a home run after his four hit game. He also drove in five runs in the win. Jared Dailey picked up the win in relief after working the final 4 1/3 innings.

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County Teams Looking for District Crowns as Postseason Opens

By Les Barnhart

and AAA respectively, their baseball teams both earned the fourth seed in their District 6 brackets.

The Eagles (13-7) open their postseason on May 23rd at home against the winner of the Blairsville (#5) and Tyrone (#12) game. The Red Raiders (12-6) will also be action on the 23rd as they play host to fifth seeded Lewistown.

On the softball side, the top seeded and defending PIAA champion Lady Red Raiders (15-5) will open defense of their title on May 26th against the PRING UN INI OLF winner of the fourth seeded Lewistown and fifth seeded OF LEASANT AP Huntingdon. Bellefonte went The 21 Hole Course Has 3-0 collectively against the two Been Completely Renovated teams this season. The Lady LIGHTED COURSE Eagles (15-4) earned the fifth seed and opened their postseaOpen: May 28, 29, 30 — 1pm-9pm son yesterday as they played host to #12 seeded Saltsburg (8-8).

Open Memorial Day - May 30th The Lady Rams of Penns FEES: 10 & Up ... $5 Valley also opened the District Children 5-9 years old ... $3 6 AA playoffs against the fourth seeded Ligonier Valley (17-1) on Located on Krout Lane Right off Route 144 Thursday. behind the Pleasant Gap Coverage of these games will Fish Hatchery be in next week’s edition of Phone: (814) 571-4683 The Gazette.

With the District 6 postseason tournament opening in both baseball and softball, the focus intensifies for local schools as they battle for not only a District crown but also a berth into the PIAA tournament. For several of the schools, they will have a team looking to advance in both baseball and softball.

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Bellefonte’s Brandon Quay Named Player of the Week

Dix Honda and the Centre County Gazette are proud to announce that Bellefonte baseball player Brandon Quay has been named as the Player of the Week for the week ending May 17, 2011 for his performance’s this past week.

Quay, the Raiders number two starter, held Hollidaysburg to just three hits in a 9-2 victory on Friday last week, while smashing a threerun homer helping his cause at the plate. The

win pushed his record on the hill to 4-0 on the season. On Saturday, he went 4-for-4 with a double, three singles, three RBI’s and four runs scored. Eight games ago, Quay was hitting below the Mendoza line (.174), but his recent surge at the plate has put him to .410 on the season. Good luck to Brandon and the rest of the Red Raider baseball team for the remainder of their season and their push into the playoffs.

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

MILL HALL, PENNSYLVANIA

Bald Eagle Area Varsity Club/ Gary Confer Memorial Tournament 22nd 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 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.

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Bellefonte Middle School, School Street, Bellefonte PA Medals will be awarded to the first 5 finishers in EACH race Red Raider Mile Race (Boys & Girls) Girls – 9:00 AM & Boys – 9:15 AM All contestants in each race will receive ribbons.

(6th Grade & Younger) ENTRY FEE FOR ALL RACES: $6.00 Pre-Registration (by May 6th) Red Raider 1.5 Mile Race $8.00 Race Day $2.00 - No Shirt.

Boys & Girls @ 9:30 AM Race Day Registration 7:45 - 8:45 AM (8th Grade & Younger) Red Raider Quarter Mile Race 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

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.”

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Bryan Durkin-Dr. Hugh Rogers Golf Tournament

Bryan Durkin – Dr. Hugh Rogers Red Raider Open Nittany Country Club Mingoville, PA www.nittanycc.com

July 23, 2011 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE / SHOTGUN START AT 8:00 AM Registration begins at 7:15 AM Limited To First 64 Players To Register Get Your 4-Man Team Together And Sign Up Today!

GOLF REGISTRATION FORM Player #1_ ____________________________________ (Team Captain)

Address: _ ____________________________________ Phone # And Email_____________________________ Player #2 _____________________________________ Player #3 _____________________________________ Player #4 _____________________________________ Does Your Group Need A Cart(s)? Yes / No Payment - $80 For Each Participant Entry fee includes greens fees, carts, prizes, on-course snacks, and a post-tournament meal PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE “BELLEFONTE FOOTBALL TOUCHDOWN CLUB”

The Bryan Durkin-Dr. Hugh Rogers Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville, Pa. The event is a 4 person scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. at the country club.

Proceeds benefit the Bryan Durkin and Dr. Hugh Rogers Memorial Scholarship funds and the Bellefonte High School Football Program.

The tournament was previously known as the Bryan Durkin Memorial Red Raider Open Golf Tournament and had been in existence since 1993. Bryan was an outstanding defensive end for the Red Raiders from 1984-1986. In 1992 he was tragically killed in an automobile accident the night before the tournament and had planned to play in the tournament that year. Several years ago the Bellefonte Football Program wanted to recognize also the contributions of the Rogers family to Bellefonte athletics and added the name of Dr. Rogers to the tournament. Dr. Rogers and his father were team doctors for Bellefonte athletes for 75 years.

Cost of the Tournament is $80.00 per golfer and includes greens fees, cart, prizes, on course refreshments and a post tournament luncheon. Applications are available from Duffy Besch (dbesch@basd.net), John Wetzler (coach1122@yahoo. com), the Bellefonte Area High School, or at the pro shop at the Nittany Country Club.

So you aren’t a golfer but you want to show your support of Bellefonte Red Raider football? Step up and be a sponsor.

Several sponsor packages (see below) are available for a truly worthwhile cause. Come on! Be a part of it. Come out and see the coaches and let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Red and White Sponsor $50.00 Business Card Ad in 2011 Game Program Recognition at Golf Tournament Game Recognition First and Ten Sponsor $100.00 ¼ Page Ad in 2011 Game Program Recognition at Golf Tournament Game Announcement Touchdown Sponsor $150.00 ½ Page Ad in 2011 Game Program Recognition at Golf Tournament Game Announcement *Sponsor Sign Season Tickets TEAM Sponsor $250.00+ Full Page Ad in 2011 Game Program Recognition at Golf Tournament Game Announcement *Sponsor Sign 2 Season Tickets

*All sponsor signs will be placed at a hole during the golf tournament and on the end zone fence at Rogers Stadium throughout the 2011 season.

If you are interested in golfing in this event act fast…available spots are being filled. Don’t miss out the chance to get out and golf while benefiting Bellefonte Football and honoring the families of Bryan Durkin and Dr. Hugh Rogers.

Keystone State Games Baseball

Tryouts for the Nittany Region Team will be held Sunday June 5, 12 & 19 - 1pm at State College Community Fields (High School Field).

Tryouts: Players must attend one of the tryouts held on either Sunday, June 5th or Sunday, June 12th at 1:00 PM in State College.

Final trial by invitation only on Sunday June 19th at 1:00 PM also at the same location.

Players entering Grades 9 & 10 next year are eligible for the Junior Team.

Players entering grades 11 & 12 next year are eligible for the Scholastic Team.

The Nittany Region Team consists of players from: Centre, Blair, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Bedford, Cameron, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union Counties.

The Keystone Games is a wooden bat tournament held July 28nd through July 31st in Hershey/Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Call 814-234-4186 for more details or see the Keystone Games Website: www.keystonegames.com

Thoms Masterful in Win Over IV

By Matt Masullo

Sam Snyder and Cody Luse both smacked two hits in Penns Valley’s 4-1 victory over Lewistown. The star of the game however, was Ethan Thoms.

He tossed a five-hitter while walking three and striking out five. The lone run that he gave up came in the seventh inning.

He also drove in a run at the plate on a fielder choice.

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Toftrees Resort Golf Club

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Preview Event: Ride & Drive New Audi Cars 11:00 AM Registration and Lunch Noon Shotgun Start

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To register for the Audi State College quattro Cup Golf Tournament: go to www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org or contact Theresa Mast, 237-7717, tmast@ymcaofcentrecounty.org.

Golf $100.00 per person: Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, box lunch, post golf reception.

Post Party Only: $25.00/person - appetizers, cash bar & prizes. (Included for golf tournament participants) Prizes: Hole-in-one car give away, golf bags, rollers, back packs, and more.

Tee Sponsorhips: $75.00 each contact Mary DeArmitt, 355-5551, mdearmitt@ymcaofcentrecounty.org

YMCA OF CENTRE COUNTY 125 West High Street Bellefontre, PA 16823 Phone: (814) 355-5551 Fax: (814) 355-6556 www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org

AUDI STATE COLLEGE 3280 West College Avenue State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 237-0368 Fax: (814) 867-1504 www.statecollegemotors.com

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What’s Happening?

MAY 20, 2011

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

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

Arts, Crafts & Sales

Dining & Take Out

May 20 – Yard Sale The Howard Area Museum is having a yard sale Friday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 208 Mill Street in Howard. There are household and Christmas items, toys, baby items, cow decor, some Avon collectibles, clothes.

May 20 & 21 – Community Yard Sale Residents of Milesburg will hold a community yard sale throughout the town on the weekend of Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 from dawn to dusk. You never know what treasures you might find!

May 20 & 21 – Garage Sale On Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21 there will be a large garage sale at 2601 General Potter Hwy. Rt. 322 between Potters Mills and Boalsburg.

Microwave, glassware, bedding, cassettes, candles, recipe books, craft books, balloons, baskets and much more.

May 21 – Howard’s Community Day Howard’s Community Day in the Park will be May 21 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the center of town at the town’s park. Festival and crafts from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., parade at 5 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. The fireworks are set off in Howard’s West End Park. Come spend the day in Howard with crafts, children’s games, homemade food, parade and spectacular fireworks display over the water. For more info call (814) 264-8042.

May 21 – Plant & Bake Sale St. Johns Union Church in Farmers Mills will be hosting a Plant and Bake sale on May 21 (rain or shine) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be plenty of plants/perennials and baked goods to purchase. Wear your favorite gardening hat for a chance to win a free heirloom perennial! St. Johns Union Church, 296 Ridge Road, Spring Mills (near Penns Cave between Route 192 and Route 45) May 21 – The Market Place Come find your treasure at The Market Place community yard and plant sale at The Church of The Good Shepherd May 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a lot of fun, food and treasures for the entire family. Church of The Good Shepherd is at 867 Grayswoods Boulevard. For additional information or booth rental details, call (814) 238-2110.

June 4 – Community Yard Sale A Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Country Place, Rte. 322, Boalsburg. The sale is throughout the development and will be held rain or shine! They will be donating a portion of their profits to the American Cancer Society.

June 4 – Trash to Treasure After nine years in Beaver Stadium, Centre County United Way’s annual Trash to Treasure Sale moves to a new location in the Hills Plaza – inside the former Hills/Ames store on South Atherton Street. The 10th anniversary Trash to Treasure is a recycling sale in which students from residential halls at Penn State University donate gently used items to be resold. Proceeds benefit the 40 partner agencies of Centre County United Way. For information, visit www.trashtotreasure.psu.edu or call (814) 238-8283 ext. 28.

May 21 – Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale The Snow Shoe Volunteer Fire Company will be having a rabies clinic, bake sale, and chicken BBQ on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabies clinic prices are: rabies shot $11.00, Distemper shot $22.00, or Both shots $28.00. The chicken BBQ is $6.00 half chicken and $7.00 for meal. Meal includes chicken, baked beans macaroni salad, and roll and butter.

May 26 – Ham/Turkey Supper A public Ham/Turkey Supper is being served at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Pine Grove Mills on Thursday, May 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $8; kids: five to 10 $4; free for kids four and under. Take outs are available. All are welcome! Questions call (814) 669-4090.

May 26 – Spaghetti Dinner The State College Knights of Columbus is holding a Spaghetti Dinner at 850 Stratford Drive, State College on Thursday May 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes: Minestrone soup, spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, rolls and butter, beverage, and dessert. Adults $8.50; ages 6 to 10 $4; children five and under free. Public is welcome. Take outs available.

May 28 – Taste of Penns Valley The Hope Fund of Penns Valley invites you to the Second Annual “A Taste of Penns Valley,” Saturday, May 28 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Millheim Community Pool. Rain Date is May 29. Enjoy all you care to eat from a sampling of favorites from local restaurants, churches and civic groups.

Entertainment provided by area bluegrass bands. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children age five to 12; Children under five are free. All proceeds benefit local families facing personal or medical disasters. For information or to purchase tickets, contact the Hope Fund at (814) 364-2144.

June 12 – Chicken BBQ The Centre Hall Lions Club Chicken BBQ will be June 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8.50 for a full meal that includes: half BBQ chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and butter, ice cream, milk and coffee. Eat in or take out. For tickets contact Linda Poorman (814) 364-9387.

June 12 – Old Fort Festival of Hope Old Fort American Legion Post 779, Sons of the American Legion, and The Ladies Auxiliary invite you to the Old Fort Festival of Hope Sunday, June 12 from noon to 6 p.m. Fun for the entire family featuring DJ and live music, activities for the kids, flea market, car/ motorcycle/ and tractor displays and NASCAR on the big screen. Admission is free to the public. $10 Chicken Bar-B-Q Dinner Sale with all event proceeds to benefit the HOPE FUND of Penns Valley. Contact Jim Clouse at (814) 364-9416.

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Education & Life Matters May 20 – 22 – Retreat for Abused Women A Mending Hearts Ministry Retreat will occur May 20, 21, and 22 at the Bethany Retreat Center in Frenchville. The weekend will include Worship, Holy Communion, as well as time for teaching and small group workshops. Register by contacting Mending Hearts at (814) 353-3409 by Thursday May 12. Registration fee is $175.00 which includes lodging, meals, and materials for each person. Mending Hearts is a Christian Faith Ministry for women of abuse – physical, emotional, mental, or sexual.

May 21 – Conservation Fundraiser The Center for Amazon Community Ecology is hosting Spirit of the Amazon on Saturday, May 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. to support its work for forest conservation and native communities in the Amazon. It’s at 121 Tait Rd. near Tait Farm – two miles east of Boalsburg on Rt. 322.

It will feature South American food and beverages, music, display and sale of Amazon handicrafts, live chat and craft-making demonstration with a native in Peru, and a presentation about the center’s work. Limited space is available for a pre-party South American cooking class from 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Tickets are $40 (Students $20), available at at Nature’s Pantry, Tait Farm Harvest Store, Wiscoy for Animals, and online at www.amazonecology.org. E-mail AmazonParty@amazonecology.org or call (814) 380-1959.

May 25 – Free Stroke Screening HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab is offering a free stroke screening Wednesday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their facility in Pleasant Gap. Learn more about your risk factors and how to recognize symptoms. Call (814) 359-3421.

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May 26 – Starting a Business Seminar The Penn State Small Business Development Center presents the Second Step of Starting a Business, Writing the Business Plan, on Thursday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, 329 Building, Room 115, University Park. Fee is $49 per person. Register and pay for all Penn State SBDC seminars on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu or call (814) 863-4293 May 28 – Rabies Clinic There will be a low-cost rabies clinic for pets held May 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Fairbrook UM Church, 4201 W Whitehall Road, in Penna.

Furnace. Yearly vaccinations and flea/tick products are also available.

June 1 – 22 – Life with Diabetes Classes Attend a Life with Diabetes Class every Wednesday from June 1 to June 22 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (A three month follow-up class will be planned). Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. To register or for more information, call (814) 231.7095

Kids’ Stuff May 24 & 25 – Bellefonte Youth Football/Cheer Registration The 2011 Bellefonte youth football and cheer registration will be held on April 26 & 27 and May 24 & 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bellefonte Middle School. $50 fee cheer and flags; $70 tackle.

May 26-30 – Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival is May 26 through 30 with rides, food, games and more. Bingo in the Truck Room and 50/50 Tickets, with drawing at 6 p.m. Memorial Day. Thursday is Wristband Night 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. Ride all night for $12. Friday Carnival is open from 6 till 10 p.m. Saturday is Parade night: line-up starts at 3:30 p.m. and parade starts at 5 p.m. The carnival will be open following the parade until 10 p.m. Sunday will be a Wristband Event from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Buy a wristband for $12 and ride for five hours. Memorial Day Monday Carnival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rides provided by Sunshine Shows.

May 27 – Young Explorer Camp Registration Now is the time to register your youngster for Young Explorer Camps at Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten. The Artists Camp is June 20-24; The Beach Camp is July 25-29- times are 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages three through kindergarten graduates welcomed. E-mail glpk@glcpa.org or call (814) 238-8110 for details.

May 28 – Bellefonte Children’s Garden Kids are invited to plan seeds for climb-y vines, beautiful blossoms, and super tall sunflowers on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. for the season’s kickoff of the Community Children’s Garden. It’s behind the Centre County Library and Historical Museum on 203 North Allegheny. Call (814) 355-4174 for information or reservations. There will be events through October.

June 4 – Frog Festival Penn State Master Gardeners present their annual Frog Festival from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 4. It’s fun children’s educational program, held at Muddy Paws Marsh on Penns Valley Road next to the Cooke Tavern B&B. Jim Julian, instructor of biology at Penn State Altoona, will lead the presentation. It’s frog appreciation day – the types, their songs, their lives, even hold one if you dare! Children must be supervised by an adult.

The program is interesting for all ages. It’s free, rain or shine, but reservations needed. Call (814) 422-8787 by May 30.

Walks & Runs June 5 – Journey for Sight Walk Plan to attend the Journey for Sight Walk on Sunday, June 5 at the 28th Division Shrine in Boalsburg. Registration is at 1:30 p.m.; walk starts at 2 p.m. Suggested minimum amount per walker is $10. Food will be provided for the walkers. People with sight disabilities need your help!

For more information call (814) 364-9980 or e-mail jgw9980@verizon. net.

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/clearwatercons or in person on race day for $20 starting at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit ClearWater Conservancy. Runners can 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 Deed Transfers 05/02/2011 thru 05/06/2011 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: Ibikos Inc B: Griffith, Gregory A Griffith, Ryan G 101 Fernwood Ct $140,000.00 T/M: Patton S: Ibikos Inc B: Griffith, Gregory A Griffith, Ryan G 103 Fernwood Ct $142,000.00 T/M: Patton S: Ahmad, Tanvir Estate Tanvir Ahmad Trust Ahmad, Samina Per Rep Ahmad, Samina Tr Ahmad, Samina Ahmad, Saghir Ahmad, Saghir Tr Ahmad, Saghir Per Rep B: Ahmad, Saghir 916 Southgate Dr $1.00 T/M: State College S: Vericrest Financial Inc Veriscrest Opportunity Loan Trust B: DDK Properties LLC 925 W Water St $94,500.00 T/M: Spring S: Corl, Lynne B: Spiering, Michelle Marie 120 Gala Drive State College, PA 16801 $209,000.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Amberleigh LP B: Kimmich, Gregory S Kimmich, Donna J 145 Farmington Ln Bellefonte, PA 16823 $230,915.00 T/M: Spring

S: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann B: King, Steven King, Chastity Silverdale Rd $50,000.00 T/M: Huston

S: Ault, Thomas E Ault, Diane L B: Ripka, James E Jr Ripka, Judy Axemann Rd $1.00 T/M: Spring

S: Fritz, Peter J Fritz, Julie Lynn B: Porter, David L Porter, Diane L 128 Tyler Rd Centre Hall, PA 16828 $213,000.00 T/M: Potter

S: College Township IDA B: Hoffma, Henry Hoffman, Janice 2730 Carolean Industrial Dr $1.00 T/M: College

S: XFranklin & Lorraine C Stevens Liv Tr Irvin, Joyce S Tr B: Escalet, Edwin 338 E Curtin St $193,000.00 T/M: Bellefonte

S: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann B: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann 450 Myers Ln Julian, PA 16844 $1.00 T/M: Huston

S: Ault, Thomas E Ault, Diane L B: Ripka, James E Jr Ripka, Judy Axemann Rd $1.00 T/M: Spring

S: Shuey, Cheryl A B: Galentine, Dennis E 2299 E Mountain Rd Julian, PA 16844 $170,000.00 T/M: Huston

S: Holderman, Randall W Holderman, Terri M B: Wiser, Ricahrd A 422 E Spruce St $60,000.00 T/M: Philipsburg

S: Blackwell, John W B: Laine, Jason C Cathcart, Anne E 551 Lanceshire Ln State College, PA 16803 $232,000.00 T/M: Patton

S: Vogel, Denise A Vogel, Milton C III B: Showers, Stephanie A 405 Duncannon St $124,500.00 T/M: Philipsburg

S: Gette, Frank N B: Gette, Carolyn E Linden, Timothy H 2808 Dix Run Rd Julian, PA 16844 $1.00 T/M: Huston

S: Glatz, Robert J B: Kissinger, Frederick J Kissinger, Richard G 315 W Beaver Ave $375,000.00 T/M: State College

S: Lauck, Christian C Lauck, Lori M B: Yarger, Jon R 260 Dunkle Rd Bellefonte, PA 16823 $200,000.00 T/M: Walker

S: Goldberg, Marvin E Landry-Goldberg, Carol J B: Farahani, Benjamin R Farahani, Colleen M 121 Meadow Lark Ln Boalsburg, PA 16827 $515,000.00 T/M: Harris

S: Semion, Jeffrey A Temeles, Lisanne B: Semion, Jeffrey A Temeles, Lisanne 1321 Old Boalsburg Rd State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College

S: Bregy, Lynda K Estate Lowry, Michelle B Per B: Thorne, Richard C Thorne, Susan L 375 Oakwood Ave State College, PA 16803 $229,900.00 T/M: Patton

S: Fletemake, Charles H Jr Fletemake, B Hope B: TD2 LLC 2987 Benner Pike $990,000.00 T/M: Benner

S: Howard, Sean F Howard, Tammy M Howard, Christie E B: Howard, Christie E 113 Leslie Circle Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring

S: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann B: Klinefelter, Terri J King, Terri J 107 Poke-N-Dot Ln Julian, PA 16844 $1.00 T/M: Huston

S: Friedhoff, Ron Friedhoff, Ginny B: Hawn, Fred Hawn, Nancy Pepper Ridge Dr $122,000.00 T/M: Potter

S: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann B: Craig, John S Craig, Mollieann Silverdale Rd $1.00 T/M: Huston

S: Shelow, Thomas J Shelow, Sheri A B: Shelow, Thomas J 2481 Park Center Blvd State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Ault, Thomas E Ault, Diane L B: Ripka, James E Jr Ripka, Judy 851 Axemann Rd $1.00 T/M: Spring S: Poretto, Emma S by Att B: Bonchack, Michael L Bonchack, Jean D 647 E Bishop St $139,000.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Gauntt, Bryan D Gauntt, Sarah M B: Jones, Donald R Jones, Sarah Ruth Pens 110 Mitch Ave $178,000.00 T/M: College S: Meister, Megan M B: Lear, Benjamin James Lear, Shana D 1108 S Garner St $234,900.00 T/M: State College S: Piezo Kinetics Inc B: Piezo Kinetics Inc 660 E Rolling Ridge Dr Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring S: CDG Land Acquisition LP B: Lucas, Christopher Lucas, Jennifer 146 Rose Hill Dr Bellefonte, PA 16823 $237,250.00 T/M: Spring S: Carr, Adam L B: Bressler, Robert J 206 E Laurel St Philipsburg, PA 16866 $50,500.00 T/M: Philipsburg

S: White, William J B: Lyons, Victoria A 176 Church St $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe S: Haubert/Mitchell Partners Mitchell, Maria E Mitchell, John H Jr B: Bohlman, Russ L 1245 Cottonwood Ave $65,000.00 T/M: College S: St Luke’s Evangelical Church Atkins, David M Tr Highbaugh, Kathy S Tr Smith, Susan J Tr B: Fye, Jamey 119 Penn St $80,000.00 T/M: Millheim S: Santoro, Gerald by Att B: Eich, Jon W Eich, Kathleen A 929 Hart Circle $177,000.00 T/M: State College S: Cowher, Alice Jean Deangelo, Alice Jean B: Deangelo, Alice Jean 515 Flat Rock Rd $1.00 T/M: Worth S: Nancy Doerner Jordan Revocable Liv Tr Jordan, Nancy Doerner B: Sandoval, Penelope L 431 Martin Ter $239,000.00 T/M: State College

S: Beschler, John L Beschler, Nettie Mitulski, Donna B: Beschler, Nettie 710 Spruce St Philpsburg, PA 16866 $1.00 T/M: Philipsburg S: Butterworth, Brian J Butterworth, Candy L B: Butterworth, Brian J Gonola Ln $1.00 T/M: Snow Shoe S: Liu, Siqiong June Whim, Matthew D B: Grollmus, Denise C Peringer, Robin E 512 W Nittany Ave State College, PA 16801 $292,500.00 T/M: State College S: Walck, James C Jr Walck, Mary Louise B: KCMJ Holdings Limited Partnership 405 Brush Hollow Rd $1.00 T/M: Union S: Walk, James C Jr Walck, Mary Louise B: Circle H Holdings Limited Partnership 1229 S Atherton St $1.00 T/M: State College

S: Pootjes, Christine F Es First National Trust Company B: Colocino, Todd M Rodino-Colocino, Michelle L 646 Franklin St State College, PA 16801 $255,500.00 T/M: State College S: Watkins, Eddy S Watkins, Cheryl L B: Glick, Daniel S Glick, Emma F Sand Ridge Rd $1.00 T/M: Marion S: Pine Grove Mills Cemetery Assoc. Inc B: St Paul Lutheran Church 152 S Nixon Rd $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Jolley, William S Jolley, L Marie B: Hibbler, Steven E 108 W Sunset Ave Snow Shoe, PA 16874 $132,000.00 T/M: Snow Shoe S: Glick, Daniel S Glick, Emma F B: Glick, Samuel J Glick, Sadie S 5565 Jacksonville Rd $1.00 T/M: Marion S: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John Capparelle, Alan C Capparelle, Dana S B: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John 220 W Beaver St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John Capparelle, Alan C Capparelle, Dana S B: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John 220 W Beaver St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Bellefonte

S: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John Capparelle, Alan C Capparelle, Dana S B: Plozner, Linda Plozner, John 221 W Ardell Ln $1.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Bernhard, William J B: Bernhard, William J 256 W Beaver St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Bellefonte S: Harpster, Ruth C B: Dolbin, David J Dolbin, Carolyn A 100 Jakes Ln Warriors Mark, PA 16877 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Dolbin, David J Dolbin, Carolyn A B: Dolbin, David J Dolbin, Carolyn A 100 Jakes Ln Warriors Mark, PA 16877 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Castel, Matthew A B: Carswell, Paul R Carswell, Rebekah H 488 Westgate Dr State College, PA 16803 $187,500.00 T/M: Patton S: Wance, Emma C B: Ronk, Jessica L Ronk, Christopher L Ronk, Jennifer A 237 North East St Aaronsburg, PA 16820 $1.00 T/M: Haines S: Burnham Farms Dvelopment LP B: CDG Land Acquisiton LP 160 Jonathan Ln $35,000.00 T/M: Spring S: Umstead, Michael R Umstead, Julia M B: Gallo, Barbara G 122 Faust Circle Bellefonte, PA 16823 $189,000.00 T/M: Spring

S: Hostetler, Noah Y Hostetler, Franey L Yoder, Lydia E B: Herschell, Robert F Herschell, Carmen M Fox Gap Rd $55,000.00 T/M: Haines S: Ulrich, Daniel S Ulrich, Tara M B: Eckenroth, Zach J 303 Cross St Bellefonte, PA 16823 $149,900.00 T/M: Milesburg S: Hutchinson, Patrick Kari, Madhavi B: Lin, An-Hsiu Lin, Yu-Te 642C Oakwood Ave $182,000.00 T/M: Patton S: Gem Homebuilders Inc B: Smith, Bill W Smith, Joanne P 150 Mossy Glen Rd State College, PA 16801 $470,630.00 T/M: College S: Starling, James L Starling, Martha L B: Zorn, Christopher J Iqbal, Zaryab 1736 Princeton Dr State College, PA 16803 $449,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Doebler, Todd C B: Muhlberger, Michael A Muhlberger, Julie S 632A Oakwood Ave State College, PA 16803 $188,000.00 T/M: Patton

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Weekly Entertainment

Solve the Mystery of Whodunit Comedy

By Elizabeth Heidt

BELLEFONTE – Was it the woman scorned? Or the jealous lover? Perhaps it was the bitter brother in-law? It’s up to you to figure out in the whodunit comedy, The Real Inspector Hound, coming to the Bellefonte Area High School this month. A play within a play is revealed while the audience watches two theatre critics, Moon and Birdboot, provide commentary to the performance on stage. As the plot of the internal play unfolds, both actors and critics alike begin to question, “Does this play know where it is going?�

Inspector Hound follows Moon, a forlorn, stand-in critic who longs to be superior, and Birdboot, a fickle philanderer whose rumored affairs may have finally got the best of him, as they watch the mystery at Muldoon Manor unfold: Cynthia Muldoon has been alone for a decade since the mysterious disappearance of her husband, but the arrival of her brother in-law, lover, and heartbroken friend puts a murderer in their midst. When a dead body is discovered, Inspector Hound is on the case to solve the mystery. Â

With cases of unrequited love,

mistaken identity, and role switching, this hilarious farce is guaranteed to bring laughs. The cast bringing the show to life includes Brandon Lengyel (junior) as Birdboot, Sean Connelly (sophomore) as Moon, Kayla Miller (sophomore) as Cynthia Muldoon, Jake Van Bramer (senior) as Simon, Elizabeth Catchmark (sophomore) as Felicity, Kyle Naylor (sophomore) as Major Magnus Muldoon, Chelsea McGee (sophomore) as Mrs. Drudge, and Tyler Wasson (junior) as Inspector Hound.Â

Are you ready to crack the case?

Come find out May 26 through 28 in the BAHS theatre. Performances start at 7:30 p.m., and tickets will be available at the door for $5.

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Live Entertainment Schedule 5/20/11 – 5/26/11 Bar Bleu – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 5/20 Lowjack 5/21 Ted McCloskey & The HiFi’s 5/26 Royal Benson

The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm 5/20 Velveeta 5/21 Mr. Hand 5/22 Atomic Supersonic 5/23 Smokin’ Karaoke 5/24 Tuesday Jones 5/25 Broken 5/26 My Hero Zero

The Deli – Downtown State College

5/22 Tries Bien Ensemble – 11:30am-1:30pm 5/26 Domenick Swentosky

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State College 5/25 Greg & Jason Acoustic

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College

5/20 AAA Blues Band, 7pm

The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm 5/21 Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm 5/22 Kris Kehr, 9pm 5/25 Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm 5/26 Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles, Belly Dancers & Black Coffee, 7pm

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – N. Atherton St., State College 5/25 Scott Mangene, 8pm 5/26 18 Strings, 9pm

The Autoport – S. Atherton St., State College

Download Music Free from Schlow Library Contributed by Schlow Library

Art Alliance Exhibit Opens Today

Pictured is a work in the show, “In Search of the Source,� by Jim Bright.

LEMONT – The Annual Members Show of the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania will be presented at the Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike Street, Lemont. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, May 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The show continues through Sunday, May 29.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. -5 pm. The exhibit will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Further info: www.artalliancepa.org.

Here’s a great way to add to your music collection for free – and it’s legal!

On May 15, Schlow Centre Region Library began offering free MP3 music file downloads on its Web site through Freegal Music, an online database that provides access to songs from the Sony Music Entertainment catalog.

The music files are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPods, iPads, and other MP3-compatible devices and do not expire.

No special software is needed to use the service and there are no digital rights management restrictions.

Freegal Music contains more than 500,000 songs from Sony Music artists, including current hits like Ke$ha’s TiK ToK, classics songs such as Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, jazz standards like Dave Brubeck’s Take Five and more.

New music is added daily, and there are thousands of artists, tens of thousands of albums, and more than 100 genres of music represented. The content is based upon a license with Sony Music Entertainment, owner of 54 music labels.

All Schlow Centre Region Library cardholders are eligible for three free MP3 downloads per week. A Schlow library card number and PIN are all that is necessary to access and download songs.

This a vibrant new addition to Schlow’s other downloadable collections of e-books and audio books – the latest example of Schlow’s helping patrons keep abreast of technology, via advanced data bases and online resources, tutorials, and content – all free!

To view, browse, and download music from Freegal, go to www.schlowlibrary.org and click on “Library Collection,� then “Digital Books & Media� and scroll down the page to find the “Freegal Music Collection.�

Access to Freegal Music has been made possible by the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library. For more information, call (814) 235-7816.

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Guided Sound, 8pm Dave Zentner, My Kind of Country, 8pm Karaoke with Jason Houser, 8pm Kate & Natalie of Pure Cane Sugar

Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company – State College 5/24 Richard Benninghoff Table Magic, 6pm 5/26 Ken Volz, 10pm

Elk Creek CafÊ & Ale Works – Millheim

5/21 Kevin Gordon w/ Junior & J Mac opening, 8pm 5/22 The ReAnnimators, 5pm 5/26 J Mac’s Contraband, 7:30pm

The Phyrst – Downtown State College 5/20

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

5/20 5/21 5/22 5/25 5/26

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

American Ale House – Toftrees/State College

The Arena – Martin Street/State College 5/20 Giants of Science 5/21 AC Express, 9pm 5/25 The Ruth O’Brien Karaoke Show, 9pm

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 5/20 Brian Lubrecht, 10:30pm 5/21 Jason Davoli, 10:30pm

The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College 5/20 Fred Smooth & The Midnight Social, 10pm 5/21 5 Cherry Lewis, 10pm

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate 5/24 Parlor Pickers, 5:30pm

Governor’s Pub – Bellefonte 5/25 Biscuit Jam, 6:30pm 5/26 JT Blues, 6:30pm

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5/20 Karaoke with Ken Yeaney, 6pm

The State Theatre – Downtown State College 5/21

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Singing OnStage presents: Little Women, 2pm & 7pm (Studio Theatre) Dance Academy of State College 2011 Spring Recital, 7pm (Friedman Auditorium) Singing OnStage presents: Little Women, 2pm & 7pm (Studio Theatre) Dance Academy of State College 2011 Spring Recital, 2pm (Friedman Auditorium) Singing OnStage presents: Willy Wonka, 7:30pm Singing OnStage presents: Dear Edwina, 7:30pm

Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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

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Kids Onstage at the State Theatre

By Karen Dabney

STATE COLLEGE – Everyone’s influ- The young actors are currently perenced by the arts whether they know it forming a series of musical theater plays or not, even if it’s a song that’s mean- at The State Theatre, 130 West College ingful to them, according to Kristy Avenue in State College, as a culminaCyone, Marketing Director of the State tion of five months of hard work under Theatre. “It’s amazing to think that the direction of Heidi Biever, co-owner some people think of Singing Onstage this is extra, just Studios with her fun stuff.” husband, Richard To give kids Biever. a positive early

Their class experience with of five- to seventhe performing year-olds perarts, The State formed The Jungle Theatre has partBook on May 7, nered with Singing followed by the sixOnstage Studios. Emma Schaeffer (on the left) played Baloo to nine-year-olds’ “Having these the Bear, and Raj Shirvastav was Mowgli in musical version kinds of shows is the May 7 performance of The Jungle Book of Sleeping Beauty what we’re here on May 15. The at the State Theatre. for,” said Cyone. six- to 12-year-old “When these kids get in here they have Broadway Showkids class sang, acted, a green room, a stage, a curtain – a real and danced in selections from Broadway theater setting. Being able to see that, classics on May 16. it’s exciting. That’s something you’re The school will offer five more going to remember, that you’ve had the plays during May and June. Older same green room as famous touring middle school and high school students acts.” will perform Little Women on Saturday May 21 and Sunday May 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The May 25 performance of Willy Wonka and the May 26 comedy, Dear Edwina, will showcase seven- to 10-year-old actors. A slightly older class of 11- to 14-year-olds will act in Guys and Dolls on May 27 and 28.

The final musical, Steven Sonheim’s Into the Woods, will feature middle school and high school students on June 9 and 10.

Logan Glaze, standing on the box, Biever said she and her husband portrayed Louie, King of the Monkeys. The have run Singing Onstage Studios other performers, from left to right, were in State College since 2003. She curQuinn Colburn, Emma Schaeffer, Lauren rently stages about 20 shows per year.

Prenatt, Olivia Biever, Lauren Marshall, Each class contains 15 to 25 students, and Raj Shirvastav (standing). and she rotates the leading parts. The school offers spring and fall classes, and summer theater camps.

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Susannah Poese, in front, portrayed Baloo the Bear. From left to right, the other standing actors were Olivia Biever and Logan Glaze, and the seated performers were Raina Gandhi, Emma Schaeffer, and Ainsley Glaze.

The daughter of local dance teacher Betty Jane Dittmar, Biever has taught performing arts to children for 25 years. She said that the benefits of musical theater include building confidence and having performance opportunities. She has seen some shy children, after a few times, handle themselves with poise on stage. “We hope to provide a nurturing environment where they can find out what’s inside them. That’s more of the focus than developing talent – developing the individual, their own uniqueness.”

Richard Biever, who has 27 years of musical theater experience, is currently directing professional productions in New York City. He will return to State College this summer to direct their advanced students in the play, Chicago.

Cyone said, “It’s great entertainment for kids. The other kids see them and realize that they can do it too. It opens their eyes to options.”

Performance tickets are $12. For more information, contact The State Theatre (814) 272-0606 or Singing Onstage Studios (814) 360-9761.

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Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m.

Schlow Library Downsbrough Community Room The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will perform for great First Thursday at Schlow Library June 2 at 7 p.m. Winners of the 2010 DelFest Bluegrass Band Competition, the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners play original songs which complement their traditional bluegrass music, along with old-time, folk, and more progressive tunes. With tight harmonies, fine picking, and lots of good spirits along the way, you can hear how much musicians Stephen Buckalew, Bryan Homan, Karin Hastings, Gwen Stimely, and Paul Brigham love the music. It’s a great time for all ages.

Folk Concert Glenn Jones (Boston) & Sharron Kraus (U.K.)

Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Schlow Library “The best guitarist you never heard of,” said The Boston Globe. A 30-plus-year devotee of the so-called “Takoma school,” Jones has written extensively on the steel-string guitar’s leading lights: John Fahey, with whom he was friends for nearly 25 years, and Robbie Basho, who befriended Jones during the five years before his untimely death in 1986.

English folksinger Sharron Kraus plays “dark folk music for the new millennium,” with a unique approach that draws equally from the stark traditional ballad-singing of legends such as Shirley Collins and Anne Briggs, and the more experimental modern “avant folk” style. Suggested donation is $5.

A Night of One Acts Penns Valley Advanced Drama Class

Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m.

The Penns Valley Advanced Drama Class will present “A Night Of One Acts” on June 7 at 8 p.m. in the Penns Valley High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

FREE Friday Concerts On the Lemont Village Green,

Fridays starting June 10, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Some artists having performed there before and some are new. The schedule is filled for twelve Friday nights this summer. Picnickers are always welcome. Concerts are free, but a basket is passed to help support Granary renovation.

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June 10 - Turkish Folk Songs by TURKOZAN - Savas Yavuzkurt June 17 - Tussey Mountain Moonshiners – Steve Buckalew, Karin Hastings, Bryan Homan, Paul Brigman, and Gwen Stimely, playing bluegrass June 24 - Allegheny Ridgerunners – Will Hancock, Guitar; Kurt Kroeker, Fiddle; Celia Millington-Wyckoff, Bass; and Keith Miska, Banjo playing old-time folk tunes

CHoSen Concert Christian Rock Performance

Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Fairbrook United Methodist Church CHoSen, a Christian rock band, will perform Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. on the lawn at Fairbrook UMC (4201 W Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA). Bring your lawn chair.

There will be food to purchase starting at 6:30 p.m. Lawn games for kids. The concert will be inside if it rains. Go to fairbrookumc.org for details.

Sunday Concerts at the Gazebo

Sundays at 7 p.m. starting June 12 Talleyrand Park Gazebo, Bellefonte In case of rain concerts will be held at the YMCA. These concerts are supported by a gift from the Garver Charity Fund, B.P.O.E #1094, Bellefonte Lodge June 12 – Bellefonte Community Band June 19 – Allegheny Ridgerunners, bluegrass, country, and folk June 26 – Ju-st Proclaim, singers of oldie but goodies July 3 – Coburn Brass, Civil War music

The Covalts 16th Annual Outdoor Gospel Sing

Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12 at 2 p.m. each day Centre Hall Fair Grounds Singing groups: Covalts, Victory Express, Fishers, Segers, Tony Bates, Last Generation, Jeremy Garner, Tim and LaDonna Bates, Duncans, Mallonees and others. The Gospel Sing is held under roof at the Southside Stage. Bleacher seats available or bring your own lawn chairs. Free parking. Handicap accessible. Food available. The Grange Fair grounds are off Rt. 45 on Homan Lane near Centre Hall. Admission is free! For information, call 814-422-8640 or visit www.thecovalts.com.

Community Hymn Sing Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church

Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

There will be a Community Hymn Sing at the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 South Main Street, Pleasant Gap – June 15 at 7 p.m. The local community is invited to a hymn sing followed a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Special music will be offered by the combined choirs from St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church. Phone (814)-359-3011

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Once Upon a Mattress Wows Penns Valley Audience

By Sam Stitzer

The Penns Valley Due to a curse, Queen High School Thespians Aggravain’s husband, presented the musical King Sextimus (Jake Once Upon a Mattress in Steffen) is unable to the school auditorium speak. When the Queen on Friday, May 6 and still tries to prevent the Saturday, May 7. This play Prince Dauntless from is based on the fairy tale, marrying, he finally The Princess and the Pea. tells her to “shut up” Music for the play was which breaks the curse written by Mary Rodgers, on the king, and transthe daughter of Richard fers the curse to Queen Queen Aggravain and court watch another princess Queen Aggravain (center) meets Princess Winnifred while Winnifred perched atop Rodgers, of Rodgers and Aggravain, who now fail the queen’s impossible tests.

Prince Dauntless looks on.

20 mattresses for a Hammerstein fame. The becomes mute. Now sleepless night. play is a romantic comedy set in medieval times. able to speak, King Sextimus regains all night. The acting was superb, as

In this play, Queen Aggravain (Autumn Blaze) has ruled his rightful position as leader of the kingdom, and the play were the musical and dance performances. These kids have that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless the Drab resolves into a happy ending. incredible talent, and they enjoyed showcasing it in Once (Tyler Boone) marries. However, she makes sure that every The performances of the actors/singers in Once Upon Upon a Mattress. princess that comes along is unfit to marry her quite wimpy a Mattress were excellent. I attended this musical on Friday Directors Phil Stattel and Darris DeRemer did a great son by devising impossible tests for the potential brides. When night (May 6), and did not see any evidence of opening-night job of putting this show together. Kelly Pierson’s choreograSir Harry (Drew Seely) and Lady Larken (Rachel Sterner) learn jitters: no forgotten lines, no missed entrances, no noticeable phy was very well done and professional. Anyone who can get that they are flubs by anyone. Bridget Canning showed genuine profession- teenage boys to dance has my respect! Paul Lescowicz’s pit going to be alism by handling wireless microphone failures twice with orchestra did a tremendous job with the instrumental music parents, wed or ease. She sang the song Happily Ever After entirely without which added so much to the production. Congratulations to not, he goes off the mike, and it was great! the cast and crew Autumn Blaze portrayed Queen Aggravain to overbear- and all who made to the swamps and brings back ing, scheming, annoying perfection. She delivered her lines this show a superb Princess Win- with a perfect mix of charm and sinister intent. She looked event for the nifred the Woe- the part of a queen, thanks to the excellent efforts of costumer people of Penns begone (Bridget Evelyn Mugridge.

Valley. To borrow Cast dances in Opening for a Princess.

Canning), Jake Steffen as King Sextimus, had almost no lines to a lyric from one known as “Fred” to her friends. Dauntless immediately falls for speak, but delivered a great performance with mute, comedic of the songs in Winnifred, and the queen is horrified. She devises a test declar- style. In one scene, he attempts to give Prince Dauntless the the musical, ing that the prince’s prospective bride must be sensitive enough “birds and bees” talk in pantomime (don’t try this at home, “Bravo, bravo, Winnifred (at left) announces that she that her sleep is ruined by the presence of a pea under a pile of folks!), with hilarious results. bravissimo!” didn’t sleep all night.

20 mattresses. Winnifred, with some help from Sir Harry, the Tyler Boone, as Prince Dauntless, played the submisKing, and the Jester sive Mama’s boy persona to (Jake Smucker), the hilt. The audience rejoiced manages to pass the when he finally became a man, test by not sleeping and screamed “shut up!” to his for an entire night. dominating mother.

It turns out that

Bridget Canning was the the mattresses have perfect Winnifred, mixing her been secretly stuffed backwater upbringing with a with jousting equiptouch of royalty throughout ment, helmets, and the play. various other metal

There was not a bad or Sir Harry reacts to startling news from objects. even mediocre performance Lady Larken.

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

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.) Dates are May 21, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and May 28, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 28 Nature Inn Green Building Tour and Discussion Join the Innkeeper for a tour of the Nature Inn including a detailed explanation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the major green building systems.

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

Kayak/Canoe Eagle Watch Join Tussey Mountain Outfitters and the Bald Eagle State Park staff for this paddle on F.J. Sayers Lake to observe the resident eagles and maybe their young! Cost $15/person for canoe or kayak. Children ages 10-16 need to be accompanied by an adult in a canoe. Pre-registration is required by Friday, May 20. Call the Park Office to reserve your spot and to get more details. Meet at the parking lot at the end of F.J. Sayers Road. Event is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 2 Kayak Demo Days with Tussey Mountain Outfitters Demo Days with Tussey Mountain Outfitters (TMO) is an excellent FREE way to discover the sport of kayaking. TMO staff will be available to give tips on paddling and provide additional information on kayaks. Youth, ages 10-14, participating in the demo are only allowed in canoes with an adult. Meet at the parking lot at the end of F.J. Sayers Road. Event is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photos submitted by Karl Leitzel

Gary Gyekis celebrated the release of his CD “Little Ladder” with a CD Release Party on Saturday, May 7th at the Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks in Millheim.

The CD is available for sale at the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center in Millheim.

Pictured with Gary are Anders Olsen on Electric Guitar and Tim Yarringon on harmonica. Tim also happens to be the brewmaster at Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks.

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Savings

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All pre-owned come with remainder of factory warranty or 6 mo./6,000 Mile warranty

Denny Smith Denny Gilligan Ken Schindler

*Sale & All Offers End Monday, May 23, 2011 at 8pm. All Prices Plus Tax & Tags. Not responsible for typographical errors.

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