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

I learned a lot about getting older this week. I’ve already qualified for some of the “younger” senior citizens’ discounts, so the term doesn’t bother me anymore. We all paid “full retail” for decades. Time for a break. But what’s next? Choices concerning when to retire and when to start accepting Social Security come with age. Would you like to take some courses, travel, join a club, volunteer, or make new friends at a Centre County senior citizen center? And what about aging parents? Will your leisure time be filled caring for them? Our feature, Salute to Seniors & the Elderly, will get you started on your journey toward a well-earned life of doing what you want to do.

Explore your heritage. Climb the branches on your family tree. Karen Dabney launches a series on genealogy this week. Part One includes a list of Centre County resources you can use to research your ancestors.

There are more useful things to do in this issue – additional fall planting and landscaping tips, a way to apply for restoration money for your old Penns Valley home, and an educational event for you and your dog.

Our neighbors in Philipsburg are hosting a homes-tour fundraiser to benefit the Holt Memorial Library tomorrow – Saturday, October 1. There are eight historic buildings in the tour that showcase a stunning variety of architectural styles and heritage.

One is even rumored to be haunted. The self-guided tour begins at the library on Front Street.

Tammy Miller wrote about her adventures at the Road-Kill Cookoff in West Virginia last weekend. Brian Bassett highlighted another hometown heroine. Don Bedell had a good encounter with some Zombies. (Isn’t Halloween next month?)

The Gazette Stock Market Game Challenge will begin in a few weeks. Meet the State High team in today’s Centre County Schools section.

In the October 7 Gazette, we’ll feature 11 Exceptional Men of 2011. New nominees include a coach, a rocket scientist, a health care pro, and a kind and generous man nominated by his wife of 56 years.

May this weekend’s yard sales and charity walks stay high and dry. May the Red Cross get plenty of blood donors next week. May you find a way to help a friend or thank a neighbor.

He cares.

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Do you know a Centre County man who helps others, donates his time, or goes that extra mile to make others’ lives better? He could be a teacher, medical professional, public servant, business owner, charity worker, coach, or volunteer.

What counts is that he unselfishly makes a difference in his world.

Send your nomination to Sandie Biddle.

Deadline is Tuesday, October 4 noon at the latest!

Send his name, contact information, reason for nomination, and your contact information.

E-mail ccgazette@hughes.net Or mail to PO Box 129, Warriors Mark, PA 16877

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In mid August, several members of our lodge traveled to Altoona to help take a group of veterans from the VA hospital to an Altoona Curve game.

Steve Lupis, Joe Hart, Bob Barnoff, and Frank Mellott helped the VA staff attend to the six veterans needs during the game. Thankfully the weather cooperated, and the WWII and Vietnam era vets enjoyed a nice day at the stadium.

Our Elks helped get the Vets to their seats, helped with food, and helped ensure the event went smoothly.

While the Curve could have had a better day on the field, the Vets had a great day. Keep our veterans in mind as we approach the holiday season, as there will be more opportunities to serve this important group that served our country so well.

Frank Mellott , Chair Elks Veterans’ Service Committee

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Centre Count y Schools South Hills Sends 150 Graduates to the Workforce Contributed by South Hills School of Business & Technology

STATE COLLEGE – “Nothing in this world taught you broader princan take the place of persistence.” Laine Roland, ciples that encompassed South Hills – Altoona 2011 graduate, employed work ethic, family, comthis inspirational quote by Calvin Coolidge in munity involvement, and her recent commencement speech on September kindness to one another.”

21. Roland was one of 150 South Hills School Mazza challenged the graduates onstage at the Penn Stater Hotel and graduates to “become one Conference Center in State College. The outpourof the outstanding South ing of enthusiastic celebration during their comHills graduates who is mencement validated the “victory of persistence” recognized for making exhibited by the graduates from all four school a difference in their locations. workplace.”

South Hills Steve Smith, Engineeris a two-year ing Technology graduate (photo supplied by South Hills School) career school Tyler Straka rushed to the stage to give his mom, and current employee of r e c o g n i z e d Danelle Straka, a rose as she graduated in Graphic Piezo for providing Arts from South Hills School at the ceremony at the Resonance Innovations, real-world job Inc. of State College, Penn Stater Hotel. training to its agreed that the “faculty students in a personal- and staff at South Hills provided a well-rounded educaized learning environ- tional package where everyone sincerely cared about the ment. Founder Maralyn students. They were always looking out for our future.”

Mazza told the graduates Smith attributes his success in quickly getting a job that they will be suc- to the internship afforded him by South Hills and Piezo cessful in the business Resonance. world because they were With locations in State College, Lewistown, Philipsburg, educated in an atmo- and Altoona, South Hills School has graduated over 5,000 (photo by Gene Miller) Business major, Laine Roland, South sphere that provides “more students in its 41-year history and has maintained excellent Hills School – Altoona 2011 graduate, than just the technolo- job placement rates, despite the weakened economy. Approxicongratulated her classmates at their gies and subject matter mately 80 percent of its graduates choose to work in central recent commencement ceremony. in each classroom. We Pennsylvania.

PennDOT Invites Students to New Bishop Meets with Enter Aviation Art Contest Schoolchildren Contributed by PennDOT

Young artists are invited to display their talents and learn about aviation through an annual art contest sponsored

by PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation.

“Aviation is an important industry in Pennsylvania, and this is a great opportunity for kids to learn about it while having fun,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E.

“Aviation’s Value to My Community” is the theme of this year’s contest. Entries will be judged in two divisions: first through third grades, and fourth and fifth grades.

Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 14.

There will be 22 statewide winners, with one winner from each division selected from each of PennDOT’s 11 district offices. Winners will receive a certificate signed by Schoch, and a mounted, full-color, 16-by-20-inch copy of their entry. The students’ schools will also receive a mounted copy of the artwork for display.

Artwork should be submitted on 8.5-by-11-inch or 9-by12-inch paper, unframed, unmatted and unlaminated. All work must be done by hand (there is an exception for children with physical challenges).

Permitted formats are: acrylic, oil paint, felt-tip pens, indelible ink, soft ballpoint pens, watercolor, or crayons.

Formats not permitted include: non-permanent media such as pencil or charcoal, computer-generated artwork, and collage work using photocopies.

The back of each submission should include the student’s name, teacher’s name, grade level, county and school address and phone number. Entries will not be returned. Winners’ schools will be notified by telephone.

Send entries to: Bureau of Aviation, c/o Harrison Brooks, 400 North St., Harrisburg, PA 17120 or P.O. Box 3457, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0064.

Last year’s winning artworks can be seen at the Bureau of Aviation’s “Aviation Education” section on www.dot.state. pa.us. For more information, call (717) 783-8800.

By Kristina V. Tice, Principal St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

BELLEFONTE – On Friday, September 23, the students, faculty, and staff of St. John Catholic School were honored and blessed to have Bishop Mark Bartchak spend the morning with them. The day began with the Bishop presiding over an All School Mass where he expressed his gratitude to the parents for choosing to send their children to Catholic school.

Following Mass, the children presented Bishop Mark with their gift of song. Father Ralph Mensah had taught the children to sing two songs in the native tongue of Ghana thanking the Bishop and praising God.

While the children were returning to their classrooms, the Bishop was welcomed by School Council members and Home and School Association officers, where he reiterated his commitment to Catholic education and support of school choice and the proposed voucher system.

Throughout the remainder of the morning, Bishop Mark spent time with each class – answering their questions, asking questions of them, and sharing stories and laughter.

He even stayed to enjoy a school lunch with the children in the cafeteria.

Bishop Mark made a special point of greeting each and every child individually. Beyond the handshake or high five they shared with the Bishop, the children at St. John Catholic School were left with a wonderful and lasting impression of our new Bishop.

Centre County Gazette Stock Market Game Challenge Meet the State College High School Team!

On Wednesday, September 21, four State College students and their teacher, Jeffrey Kissell, had the opportunity to come to Penn State University’s Smeal School of Business Trading Room. Under the guidance of David Haushalter, Director of the Trading Room, and Carolyn Shirk, Economics Pennsylvania, they learned more about the Stock Market, companies, and investments – a continuation of their efforts to prepare for the upcoming competition.

CEO Todd Erdley of Videon Central, a Stock Market Game sponsor said, “Videon Central is very pleased to be supporting the Stock Market Education Program for Centre County. This is an outstanding program that provides students with the chance to apply their learning to a real world situation. Having such an amazing opportunity to apply learning at a time when students are considering where they might go after high school is immensely valuable and the reason why Videon is so excited to support this program.”

The Gazette and four local businesses have joined to support five local schools by sponsoring the Centre County Gazette Stock Market Game Challenge from EconomicsPennsylvania. One team of three to five high school students will represent each school in a special local competition – Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, Penns Valley, and State College High Schools, along with Central Pennsylvania Institute for Science and Technology (CPI).

Each team is given $100,000 in hypothetical money and invests in the stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The team with the most money at the end wins. The top three teams will be listed in the newspaper each week during the game, beginning October 19 and ending December 16. A recognition event will be held at CPI at the conclusion of the game on December 20.

State High student Kico Khayat explained the program, “We are students in 11th and 12th grade competing as a group on the live stock market. We have 100k to spend on any stocks of our choice and work as a group studying stocks and making choices on when to buy or short sell and when to sell or short cover stocks.

“We have completed several investments classes at State High, including Personal Finance and Stocks and Investments. Some of us have even taken Stocks and Investments 2 (otherwise known as Corporate Finance).

“One of our goals is to manage the Little Lion Fund at the school. Thus far we are just practicing and have been learning more about how to play the SMG. We don’t only study stocks that look to be on the rise but also pay attention to stocks that could be in a slump and short sell. We have bought all different kinds of stocks in many different sectors.

We hope to do well in the competition and look forward to a great experience.”

Sponsors are The Gazette, Fulton Bank, ProAct LTD, Lion Country KIA, and Videon Central, Inc.

The Stock Market Game is open to teachers and students grades 4-12. The game is a ten-week on-line simulation that offers players the opportunity to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The activity is designed to increase students’ understanding of the economy, markets, corporations, and long-term investment options.

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Hometown Heroes

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Alligator, Crawfish & Crow, Oh My!

Have you ever read an article about a really cool place and longed to go there, just check to it out? That is exactly what happened to me recently. In a recent issue of Mental Floss magazine my eyes were drawn to the Roadkill Cook-off and Autumn Festival in Marlinton, West Virginia!!! Yee-HAAA!!

What an intriguing title!

I thought it would be a great teambuilding activity with my co-worker family, but they didn’t share my enthusiasm. Fortunately, my life has always been blessed with crazy family and friends, one sure to want to go along on this 5½ hour drive to the lovely hills of West Virginia. Yes, my dear friend Bill decided he was up for the adventure and armed with antacids, just in case, off we went.

Starting very early, so not to miss anything, we arrived around 1 p.m. In the excitement, I promptly locked my keys in the car (the first time in my 30+ years of driving!). Again, living a blessed life, it happened RIGHT beside Mitchell Chevrolet in Marlinton, WV. Enter our first experience with the fine people of Marlinton, Joe Mitchell. Joe owns the local dealership and quickly came to our rescue like a knight in shining armor, or at least shiny tools that quickly rescued my keys from the car. And, “No charge, people in this area are just like that, hard working and good people, and welcome to Marlinton.” Welcome, indeed, Joe!

Now, onto the festival. We purchased the neon-green WV Roadkill Cook-off wrist bands for a mere $2 from Miss Roadkill and Miss Teen Roadkill (you can’t make this stuff up!) that entitled us to sample the roadkill delectables. We were ready for action! Armed with a plastic fork and spoon, our menu consisted of Crow on a Ritz, Bread with Groundhog Gravy, Breaded Wild Boar, Witches Brew – asparagus soup and wild

turkey – pureed to make a green drink that looked nasty but was very tasty, Deer Poop Chili (don’t worry, Mom, it was venison, and the “poop” was beans), a wonderful rabbit, and Hillbilly Lobster (crawfish and cabbage mixture).

These were all very good, indeed, but my favorite was the Alligator and Crawfish Gumbo! I even brought a jar home to share with my friends. We arrived too late to partake of the mink and turtle, but we will know better next year.

One of the food judges was Andrew Zimmern and the whole event was being filmed for the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods – imagine that! Look for it in March 2012.

Along the way we met Ruth Taylor, from the WV Assoc. of Fairs and Festivals.

She was an absolute delight and invited us to other local events, including a tour of Pearl S. Buck’s birthplace, just up the road in Hillsboro, WV. We told Ruth and her friend from the Chamber of Commerce in Marlinton what a wonderful time we were having, and I loved it when she responded, “Well, you can’t get a cell signal in Marlinton, but you certainly won’t lack for anything else.”

There are many wonderful places to visit right here in central PA, but if you are looking for something a little off the beaten path, check out the Roadkill Cook-off on the last Saturday of September in Marlinton, WV. It is a fun time, with fabulous people, and a lot of good (albeit a little strange) food.

And, stop by Joe Mitchell’s place and buy a new car. He’s a great guy with a strong handshake and a warm smile – tell him Tammy sent you!

Tammy Miller is a professional speaker, speech coach and author. Her newest book, Pink Ribbon Stories: A Celebration of Life is now available in electronic format and will be available in paperback next week. Find our more about Tammy at: www.tammyspeaks.com.

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New Primary Care Physician STATE COLLEGE – Ralitsa Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD, has joined the Mount Nittany Physician Group as an internal medicine (or primary care) physician. She will provide primary medical care for patients by managing their overall care and by performing regular health-maintenance examinations and health-screening tests. Dr. Tsarnakova will provide services at Mount Nittany Physician Group’s Park Avenue practice, 1850 East Park Avenue in State College. Dr. Tsarnakova is accepting new patients.

Box Culvert Work on Penns Cave Road Detour in place GREGG TOWNSHIP - Crews from PennDOT Centre County Maintenance will began work to install a new box culvert along Route 2012 (Penns Cave Road). The box culvert will replace the existing bridge, which spans a tributary of Penns Creek in Gregg Township. A section of Route 2012 between Route 45 and Route 2010 is closed so that crews can demolish the current bridge and place the new box culvert.

An official detour will be in place during the work, which is expected to take about two weeks. The detour will make use of Route 45, and Township Road 468 (Ross Hill Road).

PennDOT advises drivers to obey posted speed limits and follow detour signs. For more information on construction and maintenance operations, visit www.dot. state.pa.us. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter. com/511PAStateCOLL.

Gretchen Heim Still Serving with Distinction

By Brian E. Bassett

Gretchen Heim is a hospital volunteer who noon until 4 p.m. brings myriad experiences and skills to her What Heim does, work. She provides comfort, peace of mind, primarily, is offer and simple joy to everyone with whom she patients the benefit comes in contact. of her company Gretchen Heim, Heim grew up in the State College area, is while regaling volunteer at Mount one of few from the last (1957) graduating them with stories Nittany Medical Center class of State High on Fairmount Avenue; from her past expeand she and her classmates still get together riences – thereby helping to alleviate their as often as they can. stress and anxiety, if only for a short time.

After graduating from State High, a finishing “I feel blessed to be there,” Heim intimated. school, and Penn State University, Gretchen “I’ve met the most amazing people who – moved around quite a bit – eventually travel- with their shared hope, great outlook on ing to Boston to apply for a flight-attendant life and positive attitude – are unbelievposition with American Airlines. She is able. When with them, I feel like the lucky proud to have been selected from a field of one to be there. I’m not giving, I’m getting. more than 800 applicants – and is one of only It’s so nice to get smiles and hellos from seven hired out of the 90 in her group. After everybody.” earning her wings, she received a standing “Gretchen is a delightful person who really ovation – her trainer said that was a first in cares about people and interacting with his recollection – and after beginning work them,” said Alice Clark, volunteer coordina(with her peers’ support) tor at the medical center. was voted Flight Atten“If you look up the term, dant of the Year. She customer service, her retired from flying interpicture is there.” nationally for American “I’m simply me,” Gretchen in 2005. said in response to many The airline’s loss was kind things others said Mount Nittany Medical about her. “I have a family Center’s gain. Heim volto die for – two sons, unteers in the oncology one daughter-in-law, waiting room Tuesdays and two grandchildren from around 8 a.m. until in State College; and a just before noon; and in daughter, son-in-law, and the ultra-sound waiting Gretchen Heim (front) with her coworkers grandson in Newton near at American Airlines room Thursdays from Boston, MA.”

Dances With Dogs This Weekend!

By Toni Duchi

Do you know what your dog is thinking?

Do you want to know? This weekend you’ll get your chance to find out!

On Saturday, October 1, Nittany Greyhounds is sponsoring a free public service event designed to help you better understand your dog – to be a better best friend!

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., we’ll feature speakers who will give informative talks, covering varied topics like “Healing Your Dog with Reiki, Alternative Health,” “Animals as Healers” with a renowned animal communicator, “Treating Dog Behavior Problems,” “Better Choices for a Healthier Dog,” and a veterinarian’s perspective on dog health issues.

Our key speaker will be Dexter DelMonte, renowned animal communicator from California. She specializes in lost dogs (and did find one of our missing greyhounds), but she also does private readings.

She will be doing readings throughout the day on Saturday at $40 for a 30-minute private reading. You don’t need a specific appointment but seeing her will be on a firstcome, first-served basis so be sure to get there

PAWS Purr-sonal Vocal, black-and-white lady is looking for someone to have a great conversation with. Hannah Banana was abused as a young kitten and did not trust humans when she first came to PAWS, but she is now playful, loveable, and gets along well with other cats. She will even cuddle and give kisses if she is in the mood. You can read more about this young lady at http://www.centrecountypaws.org/cats/ or visit her at PAWS (1401 Trout Rd., State College). If you don’t see her right away, check out the PAWS porch since she loves the fresh air!

early! She will also do a talk about animal communication.

Our Reiki specialist will also do private sessions after her talk.

In addition, we’ll be having a raffle, yard, soup, and bake sales, and some shopping, the proceeds to benefit Nittany Greyhounds’ adoption efforts. We’ll be sponsoring a toenail-cutting and ear-cleaning clinic, pet photographer, and games to help you and your dog have a great day. Our large turnouts will be open for off-leash play for social dogs, and we’ll have food available for a lunch treat. Of course our adoptable greyhounds will be on hand for a meet ’n greet!

So come out to Rooo Valley, home of Nittany Greyhounds! Take last exit on the by-pass (Rt 99-Waddle Exit), take a left onto 550 towards Stormstown. Go 2.5 miles and take a right onto Granny Lane, then a left onto TLD Circle. Go straight into the woods. Parking and attendance is free! See our flyer at www.nittanygreys.org, or call (814) 933-6981 for information. Hope to see you there!

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State of Wonder is my fourth book by Ann Patchett and I can tell you that this is not an author who writes from a formula.

Her books are creative with a touch of magic.

We meet Dr. Marina Singh in her office as she receives word that her research partner at the pharmaceutical company has died. Dr. Anders Eckman’s death had occurred somewhere in the Amazon basin of Brazil.

Marina is sent to find out what happened to Anders, and, more importantly to the company, to find out what is happening with the valuable new drug that is being developed.

She will be meeting with Dr. Annick Swenson, who has been in the jungle for years working on this very secretive drug.

To complicate matters, Dr. Swenson had been a mentor of Marina’s back in medical school when Marina had made a life-changing mistake. Dr. Swenson, now in her 70s, had proven to be extremely passionate about her work in the past – still ruthless and uncompromising with

her co-workers.

The book is mainly the story of Marina and her odyssey from Minnesota to the jungles of Brazil. Along the way she has to come to face her own past as well as poison arrows, devouring snakes, a neighboring tribe of cannibals, and Dr. Swenson’s part in her life.

The story is well told. Patchett describes the atmospheres of the small town in Brazil and the jungle very well.

I could feel the heat, the poverty of the natives, the dangers of the snakes and insects. I also feel that she probably nailed it about how far the pharmaceutical world will go to protect their investments.

What I did not feel was a connection to most of the people. As I have often said, I like to see characters that are well developed. Outside of Marina, Dr. Swanson, and Easter, the small native boy, I never learned more about some of the important side characters. This may have been deliberate on the part of the author in order for the ending to work, but I felt a little cheated.

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Builders Association Receives State Recycling Award

ClearWater Conservancy Reaches Goal for Land Purchase

By Abbie Jensen, BACP

By Chris Hennessey, ClearWater Conservancy STATE COLLEGE – ClearWater Conservancy has completed its fundraising effort to purchase and permanently conserve as public land 152 mountainside acres in the Galbraith Gap area of Harris Township, Centre County.

“Thanks to the generosity and shared vision of hundreds of individuals and organizations in Central Pennsylvania and beyond, we have reached our fundraising goal and now look forward to closing on the property as soon as possible,” said ClearWater’s conservation biologist Katie Ombalski.

“After years of effort, we are in the final stages of permanently protecting this important piece of land.”

Individuals and businesses from throughout the Centre Region donated $25,000 and counting, which

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was matched by longtime local philanthropist Don Hamer.

ClearWater has an agreement to buy the Tussey Mountain property for $685,440. With closing costs and related expenses, the total cost of acquisition is approximately $717,000. Once the purchase is complete, ClearWater Conservancy will transfer ownership of the property to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry for incorporation into the adjacent Rothrock State Forest.

Funds for the purchase came from a number of state and national grants, trusts, foundations, and fundraising events.

ClearWater plans to work with DCNR Bureau of Forestry, the Nittany Mountain

Biking Association and other partners to create a new 1.1 mile trail from the Galbraith Gap trailhead parking lot on Bear Meadows Road to Laurel Run Road.

The gap serves as the main recreational gateway to Rothrock State Forest for hikers, birdwatchers, mountain bikers, hunters and cross country skiers. Conservation of the parcel will provide new recreational opportunities within a few minutes of State College.

ClearWater Conservancy’s Land Conservation Program seeks to balance the rapid growth of central Pennsylvania with the conservation of important ecological, cultural, and historic places. They work with interested landowners and managers to determine appropriate and voluntary conservation methods, including land management recommendations, conservation easements, and land acquisition.

(photo by Matt Dallos) Galbraith Gap land in Harris Township will be added to Rothrock State Forest

STATE COLLEGE – The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) regularly recognizes Pennsylvania’s most outstanding recycling programs and projects. The Pennsylvania Waste Watchers program recently presented an award to the Builders Association of Central PA (BACP) in recognition of its outstanding efforts and commitment to recycling, waste reduction, and reuse of appropriate materials.

BACP members continue to promote practices that improve energy efficiency in homes.

Sustainable practices in building and recycling have saved precious resources and energy. From recycling shingles, cardboard, wood, metals and other building materials to partnerships with local trade education programs, the BACP seeks to provide education to home owners and industry experts to ensure that Pennsylvania’s resources are used most efficiently.

Rod Fye of the Centre County Solid Waste Authority presents BPCP President Dylan Wadlington with the 2011 Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award.

The BACP has been serving the building industry of the Centre Region since October 1957 and is the primary advocate for the residential-building industry in Centre County.

Visit www.centralpabuilders.com for more information.

Seminar for Nonprofit Board Members

By Erin Rowley, Centre County Community Foundation BOALSBURG – According to Tish Mogan, a strong Board of Directors is the key to keeping operations running smoothly and avoiding problems at a nonprofit organization.

Morgan, who is standards and excellence officer at the PennsylvaTish Morgan, speaker nia Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), will talk about the role of board members at a seminar entitled “Governing Boards: Avoiding Risks and Maximizing Opportunities” at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 3 at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg.

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The seminar will give board members the opportunity to learn to A) recognize the full scope of their fiduciary responsibilities, B) identify tools and practices to manage board operations more effectively, C) examine proactive approaches to management of board/staff issues, and D) do an internal legal audit of their organization.

The Centre County Community Foundation has provided a sponsorship grant so that local non-profits can have special rates. For PANO members, the cost will be $15, plus $10 for each additional person from the same organization. Non-PANO members will pay $30 plus $20 for each additional person from the same organization. The price includes a light dinner.

Interested parties are encouraged to register at PANO.org as soon as possible. Questions, call (717) 236-8584.

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Saturday’s Home Tour Benefits Philipsburg Library PHILIPSBURG – Friends of the Library presents an historic homes tour this weekend to benefits the Holt Memorial Library – where the tour begins. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 1, folks are invited to go on a self-guided tour of eight historic Philipsburg buildings. Start at the library at 17 North Front Street to purchase your admission and receive your tour guide map.

Then begin your tour at any location. You must present your ticket to enter each home.

Please respect the families who have opened their homes. No children under the age of eight will be admitted. Children aged eight to 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages eight to 15 and are available at Holt Memorial Library the day of the event.

Call (814) 342-2653 for more information.

Holt Memorial Library - 17 North Front Street

Where the tour begins – and the beneficiary of tour proceeds Simler House - 100 North Second Street

Built by John Henry Simler, one of the original settlers, his first house was a block away, at the corner of Front and Laurel Streets. The Simler House 2 ½-story house was made of hewn logs. It has undergone an extensive renovation after hiding for 170-odd years under siding.

John & Nancy Knowles Home - 100 South Centre Street It was built in 1876 for the Lingle family – “A.W. Lingle, 1876” is scratched on one of the bay windows in the dining room. The story is that the house was built for newlyweds, and the groom used the bride’s ring to sign the window. The house was originally frame, but the front was encased in brick in Georgian style in 1934.

Robert & Dixie Steward Home – 112 South Centre Street

It was built in 1912 by the Nuttall family, by Mr. Nuttall, a botanist who has several species of plants named for him. The next owner was William France, active in the refractories. With its tile roof, the home

is a different style from the mainly Victorian homes on the street.

Holdren Homestead – 102 Windsor Street

It was built in 1925 for Mr. and Mrs. George F. Holdren using hand-cut native stone. The Holdrens had four sons, the youngest son, William Frederick (Ned), inherited the family homestead in 1970 and his family is living there today. Note: The architect’s original miniature home model is displayed in the foyer.

Bill & Cindy Etchison Home - 316 East Presqueisle Street

Built in 1897 by the Batchelor family, this home has great historic beauty including pocket doors, two fireplaces, three window seats, two Etchison Home staircases, and more than two dozen stained glass windows St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – 400 East Presqueisle Street

The Episcopal Church was brought to Philipsburg by the Philips family. A parish known as “Trinity Parish” was organized in 1827. In 1869, a new building was erected on land donated by Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, and a new charter obtained for St. Paul’s Church.

This was the first church in the United States with electric lights as is recorded in the National Register in Philadelphia.

Randy & Lisa Bock Home – 19 South Eighth Street

The Allport family built this home in the 1870s. The original woodwork, windows, and other finishes remain in this over 3,500-sq-ft Italianate home. It was a sanitarium and a nursing home between 1905 and 1951. In 1951 the home was returned to a single-family dwelling. Though the Bocks have not encountered any ghosts, digital photographs taken in recent years suggest otherwise. And former residents have shared stories of encounters.

Jason & Krystal McMillen Home – 901 East Presqueisle Street

Built c. 1903 by C. G. Avery who was involved in the coal industry in the area, this house has remained essentially the same inside and out. The home has had approximately four owners since the last Avery lived here c. 1975.

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Penns Valley Home Rehab More Answers from the Experts at Fox Hill Gardens Program Announced

By Sandie Biddle & John Allegar

By Sam Stitzer

Centre County, through the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, has received a federal grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) to provide funding to rehabilitate homes of low-income households within the communities of Aaronsburg, Centre Hall Borough, Madisonburg, Millheim Borough, Rebersburg, and Spring Mills.

The goal of this program is to improve the quality of housing stock through rehabilitation and to preserve neighborhoods and communities in the Penns Valley Region. This grant will also provide an opportunity for eligible low-income homeowners to bring their eligible homes into compliance with established minimum property standards in order to provide safe, decent housing.

The total amount of the repairs to a dwelling is secured to the property in the form of a forgivable loan up to $20,000 for rehabilitation, and a grant of up to $7,500 for lead reduction work. The Centre County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (CCOOR) Program will assist eligible households whose income is at or below 80 percent of the Centre County Area Median Income (example: up to $53,850 for a four-person household).

For more information, or to request an application packet for this program, call the Program Administrator at (814) 278-4701.

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We didn’t have room for all of John’s great gardening advice in last week’s issue, so here are the rest – for your planting and landscaping pleasure.

Q: Besides spring bulbs, are there other bulbs (corms & rhizomes) and perennials that can or should be planted in the fall?

A. Generally, most perennials can be planted – with good survival – from spring soil thaw to soil freeze-up in late November or December. As a general rule, our experience has been that fall-planted perennials or woody plants require less attention than spring or summer plantings – and really take off the following spring, since the plant’s green leafy parts are done growing for the season, and the plant is concentrating on root-system development for next year. With regard to perennials, one might consider fall planting for those which arise and/or flower earlier in spring, such as Pulmonaria, Forget-Me-Nots, Bleeding Hearts, Siberian Bugloss, some of the natives such as Trillium, Wild Ginger, Tiarella, Shooting Stars, Wild Leeks, or most of the bulbous wildflowers; they are better able to establish in the remainder of the fall and early spring before it’s time to emerge.

Q: Is this a good time to prune mature trees, flowering shrubs like forsythia or lilac, roses, or newly planted trees (a few years old)?

A: Fall pruning of trees and shrubs should wait until about mid-September after woody plants are done producing top growth, and should be performed only on those that flower on same year wood. Pruning after this time should prevent new growth typically stimulated by pruning that might not harden off by winter. This would include plants like Hydrangea, Spiraea, Weigela, Butterfly Bush, Ninebark, and Barberry.

Avoid fall pruning plants that flower on previous year wood like Lilac, Forsythia, Rhododendron, or Azalea, since you will be pruning off flower buds set that year for spring bloom. Instead, these should be pruned within a month or so after flowering, to allow time for new growth to set flower buds that season for the following year. Likewise, don’t prune hard on plants having some winter interest like Linden Viburnum, or evergreen, or deciduous Holly, since you will be removing developing ornamental winter fruit. It would be wise to delay shear-type pruning on plants such as Burning Bush, Privet, and Boxwood until spring, since if you prune hard now you will be looking at stems for the rest of the winter until spring leaf out.

Q: After harvesting, how should I treat, prep, or winterize my vegetable garden and/or fruit trees? What plants should be mulched or protected in this climate?

A: Following vegetable garden harvest, it’s a good practice to overturn the soil, either by hand or with a rototiller, to incorporate vegetable plant matter or other organic matter you have available. This helps aerate the soil to allow earlier drying out in spring, adds nutrients, and can suppress or eliminate certain insect pests wintering on or in dead surface plant matter. As well, planting a winter cover crop of winter rye or winter wheat will help lock up nitrogen emanated from the decaying buried organic matter, in the form of living green tissue. In spring, mow the cover crop if it has grown more than six inches or so, then rototill the mowed plants in. You are ready to plant!

Certain root crops can be wintered in the garden for winter or early spring use, such as carrots and beets, by applying a heavy (6-12’’) mulch blanket of leaves, straw, or other loosely packed mulch over the planted area to prevent soil and root freezing. In winter you can move aside the mulch, dig some roots, and recover.

Apple trees can be pruned in December after full dormancy has been reached, or through the winter until mid-March. The Prunus Genera, such as peaches and plums, should be done in this area in the spring after the threat of hard freezes, but before flowering, about early to mid-April.

Q: How important is it to rake ALL the leaves? Can some be left in certain places? Can they be used for mulch or just disposed of?

A: Dead leaves make fine mulch in areas where you want a heavy cover, and can be turned under in the spring for soil amendment purposes, removed, or mulched over with bark mulch. However it’s better to do a thorough job of cleaning up earlier in the fall than later, when the weather is dry to prevent piles of leaves getting wet and hard to move. As previously noted, be sure all leaves are removed from turf areas.

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Family History Resources in Centre County, Part 1: Milesburg Hosts Annual

Getting Started with Genealogy

By Karen Dabney

By Sam Stitzer

Have you ever Heald said that the class wondered about your teaches students where to family history and where look for information, to your ancestors came from? evaluate the accuracy of Genealogy is a popular the information, and to hobby, and Centre County look deeply for clues in has extensive resources what they find that might for new and experienced help them go to the next genealogists. step. She said some infor “It really is growing mation is online, but it’s Boalsburg Heritage Museum by leaps and bounds,” said also necessary to look at Judy Heald, past president primary records, such as of the Centre County marriage certificates, in Genealogical Society. She courthouses and other thinks the television show, institutions.

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The Genealogy Are? has contributed to 101 class will be taught by the public’s interest. genealogists Judy Heald,

How can you get Nancy Taylor, Ellen started? One possibility Copper, and Nancy Lee is to take a Genealogy Stover. For more informaCentre County Museum & PA Room 101 class offered by the tion, email Judy Heald at in Bellefonte Centre County Geneajwheald@gmail.com. logical Society, with support from the Centre If you aren’t able to take a class, you can County Library and Historical Museum, get ideas about where to start from the Centre and the State College Family History Center. County Genealogical Society and from the The Genealogical Society typically offers the staff at some of the larger record-holding classes in the spring and fall. institutions, such as the State College Family

In the fall of 2011, the class is scheduled History Center, and the Pennsylvania Room for three Saturdays, October 1, October 22, and Historical Museum in Bellefonte. and November 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The The following list of Centre County $30 class fee includes a beginner book and a family and local history resources is based CD database for organizing your research. on a list compiled for The Gazette by Nancy Heald said, “We strongly encourage people Taylor, assistant director of the State College to take all three classes.” She said experienced Family History Center, and recording secgenealogists who skipped the first class found retary of the Centre County Genealogical that they needed the missed information and Society. At her suggestion, The Gazette will retook the course. offer a series of articles about what the orga Genealogy is not a quick and easy process. nizations can offer family historians.

It requires detective work and persistence.

Centre County Family and Local History Resources Centre County Historical Society Centre Furnace Mansion 1001 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 814-234-4779 www.centrecountyhistory.org Mary Sorenson, Executive Director, msorensen@centrefurnace.org State College Family History Center The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 842 Whitehall Road State College, PA 16801 Stephen Mershon, Director Nancy Taylor, Assistant Director 814-238-4560 www.familysearch.org Penns Valley Area Historical Museum 244 West Aaron Square Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-349-4811 or 814-349-8960 Vonnie Henninger, Genealogist pennsvalleymuseum.org Philipsburg Historical Foundation The Moshannon Building 203 N. Front Street, 3rd floor Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-342-7115 (leave a message) or Emily Gette-Doyle, Trustee, Emily@mvedp.org, 814-342-2260 Boalsburg Heritage Museum 340 East Main Street, PO Box 346 Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-3035 Susan Evans, curatorial committee www.boalsburgheritagemuseum.org Centre County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 1135 State College, PA 16804-1135 Connie Cole, President, Gramerec@aol.com www.centrecountygenealogy.org

Apple Harvest Festival

The PA Room and Historical Museum 203 N. Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-1516, extension 214 Ali Zawoyski, Historical Collections Manager paroom@centrecountylibrary.org centrecountylibrary.org/library/ pennsylvania-room Milesburg Museum and Historical Society 205 Market Streeet Milesburg, PA 16853 Gloria Briggs 814-364-1755 Sandy Hoy 814-355-5670 milesburgmuseum.weebly.com Centre County Government Offices Centre County Courthouse Bellefonte, PA 16823-3005 814- 355-6700 Includes: Centre County Prothonotary 814-355-6796 www.co.centre.pa.us Willowbank Annex of the Centre County Courthouse 414 Holmes Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Includes: Recorder of Deeds, 814-355-6801 Veterans Affairs, 814-355-6812 Register of Wills and Orphans Court, 814-355-6724 Tax Assessment Office, 814-355-6721 Elections Office, 814-355-6703 Penn State University Pattee and Paterno Libraries Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 Includes: News and Microforms Library, 814-863-0377 Special Collections Library, 814-865-7931 www.libraries.psu.edu

MILESBURG – The 11th Annual Apple Harvest Festival and Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by The Milesburg Museum and Historical Society was held Saturday, September 24, on Market Street Architect Benjamin Fehl posed beside a scale in Milesburg. This event featured an old-fashioned model of the Milesburg Historical Park. outdoor breakfast at 8 a.m., homemade baked goods, homemade soups, apple dumplings, children’s activities, flea market and craft vendors, and live musical entertainment, as well as a car, truck, and motorcycle show.

An additional attraction was directly across the street from The Milesburg Museum, at the site of the Milesburg Historical Park. Featured in this park will be a fullscale concrete casting This 1935 Ford coupe hot rod was of the façade of the shown by Kip and Deb Keirn. on-site historic house with a surrounding garden containing artifacts that tell the story of this small Call it a Jurassic Classic! This 1959 rural town. The park Pontiac Bonneville convertible project is being headed shown by John Koeck is a BIG car – by architect and Penn more than 18 feet long!

State faculty member Benjamin Fehl. Mr. Fehl was there on Saturday with Dave and Barb Bosley’s classic 1963 Jaguar a scale model of the site. He explained that the historic XKE roadster. house, built around 1857, and owned by the Miles family, was too deteriorated to be properly restored, but the concrete façade and the original fireplace and chimney, which will be retained, will convey the look and feel of the historic dwelling and the lifestyle of its day. Mr. Fehl is a candidate for a Masters of Fine Arts Degree, and has received a prestigious grant from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts for his work on this project.

M a r k e t Market Street was lined with show cars.

Street was lined with all types of vehicles for the car show, including a couple in the “to die for” category. One was a 1963 Jaguar XKE roadster owned by Dave and Barb Bosley. This rare, black beauty featured Jag’s dual overhead cam, six-cylinder engine with triple carburetors, the “flipnose” front end, and a tan leather interior. The XKE, with its long nose and sweeping Flea market and craft booths were centers of activity all day. curves is considered to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made, and its design was way ahead of its time in the 1960s.

Another “to die for” car at the show was a huge, powder blue 1959 Pontiac Bonneville convertible, shown by John Koeck. This beast is more than 18 feet long, and weighs in at more than 4,200 pounds. With wide whitewall tires and fender skirts, it took spectators back to a time when Detroit’s heavy metal ruled the American roads.

Many other vehicles rounded The Parlor Pickers gave a great out the show, performance of string band music. including a group of Corvettes, several Mustangs, hot rods, pickups, and motorcycles. Spectators crowded around the show vehicles all day, admiring the work that went into their restoration and preservation.

In the front yard of the Milesburg Museum, hungry patrons were snatching up homemade apple Apple dumplings and other treats delighted dumplings, and other sweet treats, while the Parlor crowds in front of the Milesburg Museum.

Pickers string band performed. Other food vendors were kept busy serving sandwiches and soup to the crowd of visitors.

The Milesburg Apple Harvest Festival was a very enjoyable event, filled with fun and community spirit in one of Centre County’s oldest and most historic villages.

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Penns Valley CROP Walk Fights Hunger Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

The Penns Valley Street, outside of Millheim. The walk ended at St. John’s CROP Walk was held on Lutheran Church in Millheim, where church members were Sunday, September 25. waiting with cookies and cider to refresh the tired walkers. As CROP is an acronym for they approached the church on Penn Street, several walkers Communities Respondwere heard chanting “We are – CROP Walkers!” mimicking ing to Overcome Poverty. the famous Penn State cheer.

This organization raises

Pastor Sprenkle said the total amount raised at this walk money to combat world was $4,093, which averages out to almost $64 per walker. hunger. Participants in the This sum will go a long way to help those in need, and fits well CROP Walk get sponsors with the CROP organizations motto: “Ending hunger one to pay for the miles walked. step at a time.”

According to event orga- Hungry the Clown posed with Lindy We salute nizer, Pastor Julia Sprenkle, Vavrick (left) and Taylor Noll (right) the CROP before the walk began. there were 64 walkers in Walk parSunday’s event. ticipants and

T h e their efforts walkers came in this worthy from all around cause. the Penns Valley area, and ranged from children to Walkers arrived at St. John’s Lutheran senior citizens, Church in Millheim. and included The CROP Walkers gathered at the Aaronsburg the entire Penns Civic Center.

Valley Lady Rams Soccer Team. They gathered at the Aaronsburg Civic Center, where they were greeted by Ed Gill, alias Hungry the Clown. Hungry thanked the walkers for coming out, and encouraged them to “raise one dollar more” next year, alluding to veteran TV telethon host, Jerry Lewis’ annual plea.

Nathan Pyle, pastor of the New Hope Lutheran Church Dakota Brodzina tried in Spring Mills, offered a prayer to begin the walk. He on Hungry’s hat and Church members provided refreshments reminded the walkers that “We walk because they walk”, glasses. for the walkers. referring to people in impoverished countries who must walk long distances just to obtain enough food to survive.

The walkers left Aaronsburg, following Tattletown Road, Hungry the Clown chatted with walkers turning right on Penn along the way.

Walkers coming down Tattletown Road.

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Churches Sponsor Madisonburg Block Party Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

MADISONBURG – The village of Madisonburg held a Community Block Party on Saturday, September 24. The party was co-sponsored by the Christ United Church of Christ and the Madisonburg United Methodist Church. The Block Party, held at the Madisonburg Civic Club building, was open to the public, and was entirely free of charge.

The churches, local citizens, and merchants donated all the food, Local craftsman, Daryl Long, materials, and manpower in the made and donated this spirit of giving to the community. planter chair for the grand

In addition to free food, there prize, won by Amanda Rider. were children’s games, a petting zoo, raffle prizes, and live bands. The raffle grand prize was a hand-made wooden planter chair, made by Daryl Long.

Daryl used weathered barn boards to construct the chair, giving it an antique look.

The chair was won by Amanda Rider, wife of Randy Rider, Jr. who brought his mobile farrier’s workshop, and made custom-stamped horseshoes. Members of the Miles Township Fire Company brought a fire truck to display, and answered questions from the public.

Block Party Committee member, Barb Abbott, estimated that, at its peak, the event drew 200 people to the grounds. It was a great example of a small community gathering for an afternoon of fun on a perfect autumn afternoon.

And, by the way, the homemade ice cream was delicious!

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Senior o t e t u l sa a S nd the Elderly

Driver Safety Program for Seniors Provided by PennDOT

Q: What is CarFit? A: CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Q: What are the objectives of the CarFit program?

A: The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility.

A proper fit in one’s personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of others.

Q: In what ways can CarFit improve road safety?

A: Three quick examples underscore the importance of road safety to the CarFit program, which reviews twelve key areas of the driver’s fit to the personal vehicle.

1. Knowing how to properly adjust one’s mirrors can greatly minimize blind spots for drivers who may wish to change lanes.

2. Good foot positioning on the gas and brake pedals is important. If the driver is reaching with his or her toes to press on the pedals, it can cause fatigue in one’s leg and slowed reaction times.

3. Drivers run a risk of serious injury if they are sitting closer than 10 inches to the steering wheel.

Q: Is CarFit effective?

A: CarFit was pilot tested in 10 cities in the spring of 2005 with more than 300 older driver participants. Based on findings from the CarFit checklists completed at the events and followup surveys of participants, the program appears to be highly effective on multiple fronts. Some of the results show: • over one-third (37%) had at least one critical safety issue needing addressed.

• one in ten (10%) were seated too close to the steering wheel.

• approximately 20% did not have a line of sight at least three inches over the steering wheel.

In addition, the vast majority of those responding to the survey indicated that as a result of having gone through the CarFit event, they made a change to improve the fit of their vehicle, their use of safety features in their vehicle and/or their willingness to discuss their driving with family and/or health care providers.

Visit car-fit.org or contact PennDOT for information about the program and upcoming presentations, such as the one that was held at Kohls in State College last week. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 2, Clearfield (814) 765-0598 or e-mail liwalls@pa.gov or visit www.dot. state.pa.us.

Community Centers for Food, Fun & Friends

Q: Where are the senior community centers in Centre County?

A: There are six: 1. The Bellefonte Center, (814) 355-6720, is located in the First Presbyterian Church on Spring Street.

2. Centre Hall Center, (814) 364-9511, can be found in the Fire Hall.

3. The Centre Region Center, (814) 231-3076, is at 131 S. Fraser Street in downtown State College.

4. The Penns Valley Center, (814) 349-8188, is located in Madisonburg.

5. The Philipsburg center is on Front Street, (814) 342-6549.

6. On top of the mountain is the Snow Shoe Center, (814) 387-4086, in the medical building.

Q: What kind of activities are at the centers?

A: We offer an extensive selection of programs. Here is a small sampling: computer tutoring, double-deck Pinochle, Canasta, Bridge, Mah Jongg, puzzling (jigsaw, Sudoku, crossword, Scrabble, etc.), learning how to Wii, bands (banjo and dance), choirs, Bingo, trips to local plays, trips to see movies, local shopping trips, and picnics. We also offer many health programs.

Q: What do I have to do to join?

A: To attend, call the one closest center to you. If you’d like to ride the shared ride county van, call (814) 355-6807 at least 48 hours in advance or, if you live in an area served by CATA, call (814) 238-2282. Programs are open to any senior, but you must be age 60 or older to use county van transportation. If you’d like to drive,

you are welcomed to attend any of the centers. Please call the center at least 48 hours in advance to attend and receive a noon meal.

Q: Who operates the centers?

A: The Centre County Office of Aging operates five of the centers and works in cooperation with COG and Centre Region Parks and Recreation to operate the Centre Region Center in State College.

Q: Is the Office of Aging a non-profit organization?

A: No, the Centre County Office of Aging and its senior centers are a local government agency and is permitted to accept donations. There is a group who recently formed a nonprofit Centre County Senior Center Coalition, which does fundraising for activities and special projects at the centers.

Q: Do the Centre County Senior Centers accept donations?

A: Yes, the centers accept a variety of donations; craft supplies, completed crafts, games, cards, Mah Jongg sets, jigsaw puzzles, and gently used exercise equipment are a few of the items that have been donated in the past.

Send questions by mail to: “Aging Q & A” c/o Centre County Office of Aging, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte, PA 16823, call (814) 355-6716, or e-mail aging@ co.centre.pa.us.

Source: Office of Aging Web site

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Providing care for someone with dementia can be very difficult.

To help community members learn about the unique challenges facing caregivers of those with dementia, Brookline Caregiver Seminar Series is offering the upcoming presentation titled, “Caring for Someone with Dementia,” to be held October 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brookline’s Windsong Dining Room, located at 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College.

No advance registration is required. For more information, call (814) 235-2000.

Presenting the seminar are: Sarah Keene, Alzheimer’s Association; Anne Campbell, CDP, The Terrace at Brookline;

and Michael Keil, PhD, Centre Psychology Group.

Mount Nittany Health System is sponsoring the event to help community members better understand how to care for someone with dementia.

If you think you or a loved one is developing symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss, difficulty communicating, personality changes, agitation and paranoia, please see your primary care physician to learn if an appointment with a neurologist is necessary.

Neurologists at Mount Nittany use highly specialized diagnostics and treat dementia through the use of different medications. Caregivers are also given advice and guidance regarding caring for loved ones with the disease.

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Aging at Home

By Sandie Biddle

Did you know that “home health care” and “home care” have distinct meanings? Those meanings not only determine the services, but also who might pay for them. Thanks to the clear and thoughtful explanations I received from Ken Pendleton, director of community outreach at Home Instead Senior Care, I can outline the services available to you and loved ones when living at home becomes a challenge.

Home health care means skilled care, such as an RN and therapists – physical, educational, and speech, like Home Nursing Agency for example.

When someone is sent home from the hospital, a doctor may recommend skilled home health care for a certain period of time to make sure the patient is getting better, getting back to a comfortable life at home. That could include nursing visits to check vitals and therapists to help patients regain strength, adapt to daily life, and improve speech skills.

The doctor may also order durable medical goods like a hospital bed, lift chair, shower seat, and other safety equipment. There could be a need for IV care or oxygen therapy.

All these services and equipment can be covered by Medicare and a patient’s major medical or Medigap policies. However, these services are only covered for the short term, and perhaps come with copays.

Help with chores and personal hygiene, etc. are another matter entirely.

These are termed home care – nonmedical services such as those offered

by Home Instead Senior Care. Home caregivers help with chores of everyday life by sending para-professionals to help with bathing, dressing, cooking, housekeeping, shopping, keeping the patient’s calendar, and transporting to appointments, for example.

Though necessary for many who want to stay at home, these items are not covered by Medicare. However, there are other ways to pay for them, including long-term care insurance, self-pay, and a few special programs to which you may apply.

Low- to moderate-income households, persons age 60+, may apply for the PDA Waiver Program through the Centre County Office on Aging.

Depending on finances and health conditions, financial assistance could be granted. There is a similar program for veterans and their widows/widowers.

Self-pay may sound expensive at first, but consider the cost of an assisted living facility at many thousands of dollars a month. If you can arrange home care for 15 or 20 hours a week and supplement the rest with family help, you’d see considerable savings.

“With home care, you use what you need,” said Pendleton. “It can be very cost-effective.”

You may choose which companies provide your home health care, home care, and medical equipment. Do a little research, ask friends for recommendations, and make sure the company is a “good fit” for your situation. Someone like Pendleton will come to your home, help create a list of tasks, match caregivers to your needs, and coordinate schedules so you can get into a comfortable routine of home care.

Since more than 80 percent of seniors say they would like to recuperate or remain living at home when elderly, it pays to look into the options available.

“In the olden days, home helpers were just ‘companions’ or nurses,” Pendleton said. Now there’s a full range of skilled care and trained para-professionals to make staying at home a safe and viable option.

“These good people just want to stay at home,” he said. “If you can help them do that, you won’t believe how much they appreciate it. It’s been very rewarding.”

Home Instead Senior Care covers Centre, Clearfield, Mifflin, Juniata, Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton counties. The State College office can be reached at (814) 238-8820. They are also planning to hire more caring home caregivers to keep up with the needs of an ever-aging population.

OLLI: How I Spent My Retirement Vacation

As children return to school, we think back to the yearly essay, “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” If you are retired and interested in meeting new people and learning new ideas, come spend your retirement vacation with OLLI at Penn State.

OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State) is a nonprofit, membership organization that offers noncredit courses, trips, and social activities to adults in the State College, Bellefonte, Penns Valley, Philipsburg, and surrounding areas. OLLI is part of Penn State Outreach.

However, OLLI is self-governing and retains its 501(c) (3) tax status, officers, council, staff, operating budget.

Most OLLI activities take place during the day. They are designed for pure enjoyment and there are no requirements, exams or grades. All activities are designed for members by members. OLLI membership is open to all adults who love to learn.

Courses Offered

OLLI at Penn State offers over 200 courses annually in its four terms (fall, winter, spring, and summer) from across many disciplines – from arts, sciences, music, and dance, to nature, gardening and environment – from games, hobbies, and crafts to health, fitness and nutrition. OLLI classes generally meet Monday through Friday during the daytime. Current and retired PSU faculty, hobbyists, artists, schoolteachers, and practicing professionals, all of whom volunteer their time, teach OLLI courses.

Membership

Annual membership begins with the term (fall, winter, spring, or summer) when you join and continues until the start date of the same term in the following year. The benefits of OLLI membership include: • Ability to participate in OLLI courses (at fees that are far below similar community education courses) • Preferred placement for OLLI trips at a discounted price

• Discounts at various local businesses • Admission to OLLI’s various social groups and special interest groups • Receipt of quarterly OLLI catalogs and newsletters • Regular announcements of community events of interest to seniors Social Activities

Currently, OLLI has the following special interest groups: Lunch, Supper Club, Singles Supper Club, Theatre, Hiking, Writers, two Book Clubs, Stock Market Forum, and Quantum Physics & Philosophy.

OLLI Trips

The trips vary from one day within Pennsylvania to multiple day trips to other states and international tours.

If you are interested in joining OLLI, go to www.OLLI. psu.edu for more information. You may also contact the OLLI office at 126 Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802 - open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, or call the office at 814-867-4278.

Interested in seeing how OLLI works? For those new to OLLI, OLLI offers a one-term Trial Membership, which allows the individual to enroll in courses without committing to the membership fee (although they must pay all course fees).

Each area has its own Curriculum Planning Committee located in Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Penns Valley, and State College.

The Bellefonte OLLI Curriculum Committee members are: Kent and Mary Addis, Helen Bechdel, Marilyn Findley, Jane Marasco, Mary Kay Justice and Molly Schwartz. The committee meets regularly to plan various courses based on local interest.

OLLI’s Curriculum Committee members are always looking for ideas for new courses and new instructors. Please contact Committee Chair, Kent Addis, at kra1@verizon.net or (814) 353-7399 with your ideas and/or if you are willing to be a volunteer instructor.

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County Transportation Services

The Centre County Office of Transportation Services provides transportation to clients of Centre County Government and other social service agencies, as well as maintains the County vehicle fleet. Centre County transportation is a “shared ride” demand-response service. Passengers must share the vehicle with other passengers and must make reservations for service at least one working day prior to the transportation need. More than one day for placing reservations is recommended to assure service availability.

Availability

The Centre County Office of Transportation Services is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation service itself is provided until 4 p.m. Transportation is not provided during evening hours or on weekends Eligibility

All Centre County residents are eligible for transportation services. However, a nominal fee may be charged for some services.

• General Public: A fee for service (current rates start at $11.25 one way).

• Senior Citizens (60 years of age or older): No cost.

• Medical Assistance (must have a valid MA card): No cost.

• Human Services (sponsored by a not-for-profit agency): No cost.

Passengers four years of age or younger must be seated in an approved and functioning car seat. This is required by Pennsylvania State law. The parent or guardian is responsible for providing a car seat when necessary.

Guidelines

Transportation service is from door-to-door. Centre County Office of Transportation Services is not obligated or responsible for aiding passengers in any other way. Transportation personnel do not lift nor carry any passengers, although they may provide some physical guidance or assistance. Centre County Office of Transportation Services does not provide escorts for those who may require such assistance; passengers are, however, welcome to provide their own escort.

Centre County Office of Transportation Services provides “lift van and car” service to the physically challenged. Physically challenged passengers must inform the office of their need to utilize the lift van or car every time they schedule an appointment. Several days’ notice of reservation for the lift van or car is highly recommended.

Scheduling Procedures

Centre County transportation service is not a same-day service. Passengers may schedule transportation until 1 p.m. on the business day before the scheduled appointment.

Passengers requiring transportation services must schedule their appointments between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Passengers must be finished with their appointments and on the County vehicle by 4 p.m.

Passengers may schedule appointments for transportation no more than one month in advance. For those who have regular or monthly appointments, Centre County Office of Transportation Services personnel will telephone passengers between the 25th and 30th of each month (25th and 28th in February) to renew the next month’s regular appointment.

Source: Centre County Office of Transportation Services Web site

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NFL Slinging the Ball Around Like Never Before

Soccer Shoot hosted by Elks

By Matt Masullo

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Elks Local Lodge Soccer Shoot was held recently, with a fine number of local competitors. 1st Row: Marlee Schram, Gavin Pavloski, Sydney Richardson, Daniel Miller, Erik Witt, and Eric Pavloski. 2nd Row: Jacob Krantweiss, Sam Krantweiss, Noah Witt, Ben Krantweiss, Dave Wasson, Jaden Hauk, and Nick Richardson.

3rd Row: Dan Aiello, local Elks Soccer Shoot chairman.

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He’s also on pace for 27 interceptions, which would surpass his career high 14 in a season.

Though 7,000 yards is very much a stretch of the imagination, remember, Brady did toss 50 scores in 2007. 59 touchdowns may not be too farfetched.

With the NFL protecting quarterbacks like President Obama receives protection from the Secret Service, the likes of Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, etc. have a shot at setting a new standard this season. Today’s fan doesn’t want to see a 10-7 game with a game-winning field goal as time expires. They want to see a 42-35 game with a game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds.

Brady and the Patriots are chucking the ball around 45 times a game on average. As spotty as their defense is, the Patriots are bound to be in several shootouts. Clearly, they don’t like to run the football, and are comfortable with Brady tossing the ball around to Wes Welker, who last week caught 16 pass for over 200 yards and two scores, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Deion Branch. Gronkowski and Hernandez are two of the most athletic tight ends in football, and Brady uses them to

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With the average NFL receiver coming in at 6’1” and weighing over 200 lbs in today’s game, quarterbacks aren’t having a hard time finding them these days. Not to mention that with that size, still comes the speed of a track star; it makes it hard for defensive backs to turn and run with them, let alone cover them (the average cornerback comes in just shy of 5’10” and weighing 180 lbs). Just five years ago, the average size of an NFL receiver was 5’10” and weighing anywhere from 180 lbs to 195 lbs. Today’s receivers are getting bigger, faster and stronger (see: Johnson, Calvin; Johnson, Andre; Fitzgerald, Larry), and cornerbacks are staying around the same size as they were in 2006.

It’s not only the NFL that is seeing a more opened up offense. College quarterbacks are coming into the league having played in more of a spread offensive system where they get to throw the football around. Those kids going to college to throw the football on Saturday’s are chucking it around on Friday nights as well.

Football is a game of constant evolution.

The game has evolved from the single-wing to a single man in the backfield and five wide receivers on the field. Though it is not like that all over the country, it seems to be a growing fad. A few years ago, the “Wildcat” was the talk of football. That talk has since gone to a whisper. You know what else was around then? The spread offense. Somewhere in South Carolina, Steve Spurrier is smiling.

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Rams Fogged in on the Road at Central

Eagles Fall to Mounties in Little Lions Kicked Around First Road Game of Season

ROARING SPRING – If the game had been a heavyweight prize fight last Friday night, the Dragons would have won by a knockout. As it was, Central used two touchdowns in the opening 37 seconds of the game to open a 14-0 lead before going on to score three more touchdowns in the second quarter en route to a 53-14 win over the Penns Valley Rams.

In addition to a Dragon offense that seemed to find its rhythm, the Rams (1-3) also had to deal with fog in the second half that served to limit any passing that Penns Valley may have wanted to do to try and mount what may have been an improbable comeback.

Central (2-2) opened the game by returning the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead.

On the Rams’ ensuing drive starting at their own 16, the Dragons recovered a fumble at the 6 yard line on an attempted option play. On the next play, that turnover, only one of two for the Rams on the night, was converted into points when Jarron Knisely ran it in to build the two-score deficit, just 37 seconds into the contest.

For the second week in a row, the Rams had to adjust their game plan due to playing from behind early in the game. Central’s defense was as tough as the elements as they limited the successes found by the Rams’ offense. It wasn’t just the Dragons defense that stepped up their game.

The Rams defense played well despite what may be reflected in the scoring. They forced seven fumbles and recovered three of them. They also picked off two Central passes with Derek Dashem and Ian Brown getting the honors. It was another big play, this one coming the second quarter and again coming on special teams for the Dragons; that effectively put the game away.

Austin Cunningham triggered the second quarter scoring for Central when he returned a punt 41 yards for a touchdown to push the lead to 21-0. The Dragons would add two more touchdowns in the quarter before the Rams would tally their first points of the game just before halftime and it would come on a big play as well.

Accounting for the first touchdown was Derek Dashem.

He took the kickoff following the last of Central’s second quarter scores and returned it 95 yards for a touchdown.

The second half saw the Dragons post three more scores as well as the Rams notching their second touchdown of the game when Cameron Tobias had a short touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Rams’ coach Marty Tobias was frustrated followed his team’s loss citing their failure to take advantage of opportunities presented to them as well their level of execution. As a result of the scheduling problems that teams were faced with after the Mifflin County merger, the Rams will turn around and play host to Central in two weeks in Spring Mills.

In the week in between, the Rams will have to face a Philipsburg-Osceola team that through four games is the class of Centre County.

PHILIPSBURG – What started off as a classic defensive battle between two Centre County rivals turned into a rout for one of the teams. Philipsburg-Osceola and Bald Eagle Area played to a scoreless standstill in the first quarter before the Mounties’ Michael John rumbled in for his first of two rushing touchdowns en route to his team posting a 32-7 win over the Eagles last Friday night.

The Eagles (1-3) had scoring chances early in the game but was unable to close out the drives with points. On their first possession, Bald Eagle Area took the opening kickoff and drove 73 yards on 13 plays but would turn the ball over on downs at the Mounties’ 7.

The second drive would prove to be much of the same as a fumble would end a promising Eagles’ drive at the Philipsburg-Osceola 37.

Meanwhile, the Mounties (3-1) posted a second touchdown just before halftime. With just 26 seconds in the second quarter, Aaron McKnight scored on a 20-yard run to give the home team a 13-0 lead at the break.

The late touchdown was critical as the Mounties would get the ball to start the second half and they didn’t miss an opportunity to put more distance between them and the Eagles. Parker Wilson returned the kickoff 55 yards to setup the offense at the Eagles’ 25 yard line. That would setup John’s second touchdown and give the Mounties a 20-0 lead early in the third quarter.

The Eagles would battle back with a touchdown when Jeff Koleno got loose for a 42-yard run that cut the deficit to 20-7 and breathed life back into Bald Eagle Area.

Philipsburg-Osceola effective shut the lights out on the Eagles on the ensuing drive as quarterback Mike Marcinko answered Koleno’s run with a 41-yard touchdown run of his own to stem any momentum that Bald Eagle Area may have gathered. The Mounties would add another touchdown late in the game to set the final score at 32-7.

Koleno led the rushing attack for the Eagles with 60 yards on six carries including the long touchdown. Cole Long had 49 yards passing while completing 5 of 11 passes.

A trio of Mounties led by Cody Lee paced the rushing attack with 90 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown. John had 45 yards rushing on seven carries with two of those going for touchdowns. McKnight added 60 yards on eight carries and one touchdown.

The Eagles return home this Friday night to entertain the Huntingdon Bearcats while the Mounties will take to the road and travel to Spring Mills to face the Penns Valley Rams.

By Les Barnhart

Week 4

High School Football Scoreboard

Philipsburg-Osceola Bald Eagle Area Juniata Bellefonte Central Penns Valley Bellwood-Antis West Branch Tyrone Huntingdon Cumberland Valley State College Clearfield Mifflin County St. Joseph’s Central Mountain

32 7 50 0 53 14 23 9 49 10 45 21 20 7 61 28

By Gazette Sports Department

By Les Barnhart

Bellefonte Continue Early Season Struggles

By Gazette Sports Department

The Juniata Indians scored on their first six offensive possessions and kept the stagnant Red Raider offense out of the end zone as they went on to trounce Bellefonte 50-0. At one point, the Indians scored on three consecutive plays. The Red Raiders haven’t put points on the scoreboard since the second quarter of their weather shortened game against Central in week two.

On a field fit for cows, Juniata executed their offense without two of their top running backs. Sophomore Chad Eberle stepped in and produced, carrying eight times for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Cody Saner also chipped in with 140 yards on 11 carries and two scores. Quarterback Colton Schertzer was an efficient 2-2 for 45 yards on the night.

For Bellefonte, it was a different story. Their offense continued to struggle, with senior Colin Turner rushing 13 times for 54 yards. Jordan Fye was Bellefonte’s second leading rusher, carrying seven times for 12 yards. Fye was also 6-18 passing, throwing for 85 yards. Jesse Hocker pulled in two of Fye’s passes for 43 yards.

The Red Raiders host the Mifflin County Huskies on Friday night at Rogers stadium.

The State College Little Lions fell to 0-3 on the season, after having Cumberland Valley kick them up and down the field all night, literally. In a game where field position came at a premium, Cumberland Valley kickers pinned the Little Lions deep in their own territory all night, as the Eagles defeated State College, 45-21.

Eagles do-it-all offensive weapon Jeremy DiPietro rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries on the night.

However, he was not the one Cumberland Valley player that put the Little Lions in precarious situations all night long.

Kicker Lance Geesey was booming kickoffs into the end zone seemingly every time that the ball left his foot following an Eagles score, leaving the Little Lions with a long field to go down to answer the Eagles score.

State College could only muster one long scoring drive, and it came on one play. Senior running back Jack Haffner, who rushed for a game high 133 yards on the night, ripped off an 80-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter to give State College some momentum. The Little Lions would then get a Josh Clothiaux 34-yard field goal to make the score 14-13 heading into halftime. That would be the last Little Lion score until the fourth quarter when Darian Herncane would haul in an 11-yard Josh Weakland pass.

In between Clothiaux’s kick and Herncane catch, the Eagles would score 24 points, putting the game out of reach.

State College’s road does not get any easier, as they will head to Harrisburg to take on the Cougars this Friday in a Mid-Penn clash.

Smoke Catches Fire, Wins Second Race of Chase

By Matt Masullo

Tony Stewart stretched his final tank of fuel, something that his fellow Chase drivers couldn’t do, making it two for two in Chase playoffs races this year, as he won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire. Smoke saw drivers left and right run out of gas in the waning laps, and when Clint Boyer ran out with two laps remaining, Stewart pulled into the lead and never looked back. With the win, Stewart leapfrogged Kevin Harvick to take a seven point lead in the Chase for the Cup standings.

Rounding out the top five on Sunday were Brad Keselowski, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Brian Vickers. This weekend, the Sprint Cup drivers head to the Monster Mile in Dover Delaware.

The current standings heading into this week are as follows: 1. Tony Stewart: 2094 points 2. Kevin Harvick: 2087 points (-7) 3. Brad Keselowski: 2083 points (-11) 4. Carl Edwards: 2080 points (-14) 5. Jeff Gordon: 2071 points (-23) 6. Kyle Busch: 2068 points 7. Matt Kenseth: 2068 points 8. Dale Earnhart Jr.: 2068 points (-26) 9. Kurt Busch: 2066 points (-28) 10. Jimmie Johnson: 2065 points (-29) 11. Ryan Newman: 2060 points (-34) 12. Denny Hamlin: 2028 points (-66)

Coverage this weekend will be on ESPN with the green flag dropping at 2 PM.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Eagles Can’t Wake Up from Nightmarish Start

Steelers Survive Manningless Colts

Just like that, the Eagles were facing a 14 point deficit that they couldn’t come back from. Eli Manning and the Giants came out slinging the ball around, as he threw for 254 yards and four touchdowns on the day, and the G-Men knocked off the Eagles 29-16.

Manning found Brandon Jacobs from 40 yards out and Victor Cruz from 74 yards to capture an early 14-0 lead. The Giants defense frustrated Michael Vick all day long, as they hit him every chance they got. Vick would leave the game briefly after a hit to his hand. Early indications were that Vick suffered a broken right hand. Fortunately for him, it is not his throwing hand and it is merely a contusion. Unfortunately, he could miss some playing time, and either Mike Kafka or (gulp) Vince Young will be running the offense in Philly.

They also lost Jeremy Maclin to a hamstring injury, and his services may not be available this week.

For the Eagles, rookie kicker Alex Henry had an active day, as he kicked three field goals (21, 38 & 21 yards), and LeSean McCoy continued his early season success, rushing for 128 yards on 24 carries. He also scored on an 11-yard run in the second quarter.

The Eagles, who sit at 1-2, play host to the San Francisco 49ers this week. If they want to keep pace with the Redskins and Giants, they will need to get back to the .500 mark with a win at home against the NFC West leading 49ers.

On a night when the defenses kept pace with the offenses in terms of trips to the end zone, the Pittsburgh Steelers snuck out of Indianapolis with a 23-20 win. With Peyton Manning charting plays for the Colts in the press box, the Steelers couldn’t overcome another subpar performance from their running game. They also lost offensive lineman Jonathan Scott, Doug Legursky and Marcus Gilbert to injuries in the game, only to have an injured Gilbert return because they had only seven active linemen dressed.

With the game tied at 13 in the fourth quarter, the Steelers got a big play from their defense when James Harrison sacked backup quarterback Curtis Painter. As he hit Painter, the ball came loose, and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Troy Polamalu scooped and scored to give the Steelers a 20-13 lead. Painter was filling in for Kerry Collins, who left the game with concussion-like symptoms. The Colts would answer with a ten play, eighty-yard drive culminating with a six-yard Joesph Addai touchdown run to tie the game with a little over two minutes remaining in regulation.

The Steelers would then drive into scoring position with four seconds left in the game to set up a Shaun Suisham 38-yard field goal attempt. Earlier in the game, he missed a gimme field goal from inside of 40 yards that would have extended the Steelers lead early in the third quarter. Suisham would knock home the winner and give the Steelers the win as time expired.

For the game, the Steelers rushed for 67 yards, with Rashard Mendenhall rushing 18 times for 37 yards. Ben Roethlisberger tossed for 364 yards and one touchdown to go along with one interception. His one touchdown came from 81 yards out to speedster Mike Wallace, who extended his 100-yard receiving game streak to six games with 144 yards on five grabs.

The Steelers head to Houston this weekend to take on the Texans.

By Matt Masullo

Eagles Look to Right the Ship Against 49ers

By Matt Masullo

For the Philadelphia Eagles, keeping their $100 million investment healthy has to be priority one. So far, three weeks into the season, Michael Vick has left two of three games with a concussion (week 2) and a hand contusion (week 3). For the layman, a contusion means “bruise”. In both games he left, the Eagles have lost; the game he started and finished, they won.

Do the math; keep Vick healthy and everything goes well.

Vick, in a postgame interview, pointed criticism towards the NFL referees as he feels that he doesn’t get the same protection that other quarterbacks in the league get. He may be on to something. Vick, unlike 31 other NFL signal callers, takes off as if he is playing in the schoolyard on any given play. He isn’t like the rest of the quarterbacks in the NFL; he is a unique talent who possess the skill set of a running back, in a wide receivers body, who happens to be able to snap off a 60-yard pass like no one else in the league. The officials in the NFL don’t protect Adrian Peterson when he gets a shot to the hand, they don’t come down on a defensive back when they shove Larry Fitzgerald out of bounds. Vick is a special case.

He could be voicing his frustration over the Birds slow start, or, he does feel like an outcast.

There will be 103 other active players in Philadelphia on Sunday, so I will take this time to back off of Michael Vick.

For the Eagles, if Vick can’t go, they will be relying on either Mike Kafka, or Vince Young. The good thing for the Eagles is that they have one of the most explosive running backs in football in LeSean McCoy to lean on. They could also be without the services of Jeremy Maclin, who tweaked a hamstring in the loss to the rival Giants on Sunday.

For the 49ers, they are playing surprisingly well for firstyear head coach Jim Harbaugh. They are in sole possession of first place in the NFC West division, and have been getting some inspired play from 2005 1st overall draft pick, Alex Smith. Getting 2009 first round pick Michael Crabtree back into the starting lineup only helps their chances of extending their lead in the NFC West.

The game kicks off at 1 PM on Fox.

Attention Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

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

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

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

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

— Les Barnhart, Sports Editor

By Matt Masullo

Steelers Head to Houston

By Matt Masullo

The Pittsburgh Steelers will head to Houston this weekend to take on the AFC South leading Texans after knocking off the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday night football last week, 23-20. Their next three games, including this matchup with the Texans, will be against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, wrapping up their tour of the AFC South.

They will be heading there as a banged up bunch. Sunday night, the Steelers saw offensive linemen Marcus Gilbert, Jonathan Scott and Doug Legursky all go down at some point to injury. Gilbert toughed through a shoulder injury to return after Legursky went down in the fourth quarter, as the Steelers only dressed seven linemen for the game. All three players have yet to be ruled out for this week, but it means that the most maligned offensive line in football could be in for more retooling this week, with the likes of Trai Essex, Chris Scott and possibly Ramon Foster seeing increased action. I think I just threw up in my mouth.

For the Texans, they are coming off of a tough 40-33 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. In that game, they made several trips to the red zone and settled for field goals. For a team with the plethora of talent that they have (2010 NFL rushing champ Arian Foster, his backup Ben Tate, Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels and Matt Schaub), settling for three points as opposed to six is a tough pill to swallow. If the Saints defense can hold the Texans to three’s instead of six’s, the Steelers defense should like their odds.

For those that didn’t see their game last week, Troy Polamalu spent more time in the Colts backfield than Kerry Collins did, wreaking havoc on Joesph Addai and Delone Carter most of the evening.

The game kicks off at 1 PM on CBS.

Lions Win Game But Lose More Against Eastern Michigan

By Les Barnhart

Penn State wrapped up their nonconference schedule last Saturday with a relatively easy 34-6 win over the visiting Eastern Michigan Eagles. Their opponent from MidAmerican Conference served as a “tune up” before the Lions head to Indiana this Saturday. While the Lions dominated the smaller Eagles’ program, the win did not come without a cost for Penn State as they lost two of their top defensive players to injury.

While the postgame talk was of Matt McGloin’s performance or Derek Moye’s surpassing 2,000 receiving yards for his career, the more somber talk was in regards to the loss of both Michael Mauti and Danton Lynn. Mauti, the leading tackler for the Lions was lost in the opening quarter to a torn ACL in his left knee. He suffered the same injury in his right knee and missed the entire 2009 season. He will be missed on the Penn State defense both on the field and in the locker room but perhaps not as much as once feared. Mauti has taken to the role of an assistant coach and his teammates, including the man who will replace him, are open to the idea.

The other injured Nittany Lion, Lynn, was taken off the field on a backboard in the third quarter and while he was later released from the hospital his return to the field is unknown but could be cleared to practice at any time. He is doubtful for the Big Ten opener against Indiana.

The injury to Mauti, a junior, opens the door for State College native Nate Stupar to fill his spot on the defense.

Stupar is a senior and enjoyed perhaps his best game as a Nittany Lion on Saturday, recording seven tackles including three for a loss after relieving the injured Mauti.

The Nittany Lions’ offense seemed to find its groove after finding tough sledding most of last week’s game with Temple. Using the same rotation at quarterback they have used through the previous three games, Penn State opened with Rob Bolden under center. They again struggled early, gaining just 60 yards on offense and managing to put three points on the board in their first three drives of the game against Eastern Michigan.

The offense seemingly came to life when Matt McGloin came out for the team’s fourth possession. On that drive, the junior signal caller led a drive that ended with his first of three touchdown passes. This one, a 27-yarder went to fullback Joe Suhey and gave the Nittany Lions a 10-0 second quarter lead.

His second drive almost ended with a touchdown but the other fullback, Michael Zordich, fumbled the ball out of the endzone for a touchback. Had it not been for the gaffe, McGloin may have gone 4 for 4 in touchdown drives against the Eagles. As it was, he led the Lions on touchdown drives in the next two drives both being touchdown passes to Derek Moye. One of those touchdowns came just before halftime to boost the lead to 17-o.

Moye hauled in his second touchdown reception in the third quarter as the Nittany Lions moved toward the rout that should occur when a team that is looking to contend for a Big Ten championship plays a average team from a smaller conference.

While the offense would go on to score ten more points, the Nittany Lion defense played well, forcing three turnovers including an interception by Nick Sukay that set up the Moye touchdown in the second quarter. The unit also recorded three sacks and did not allow a touchdown. The two field goals they did allow came in the fourth quarter after the game was well in hand.

Moye became the sixth Nittany Lion receiver to surpass 2,000 receiving yards and sits in third in Penn State history with 2,026 yards. He is fourth in career touchdowns with 17 after his two touchdown game on Saturday.

Saturday’s Big Ten opener at Indiana is scheduled for a noon kickoff and will be televised on ESPNU.

SCAR Announces Roller Derby Schedule

Fans of Roller Derby have a new home as the exciting sport has come to State College. SCAR has proudly announced that a local team will be competing and in encouraging everyone to check it out.

The start times for all of the bouts will be: doors open at 5pm and action will start at 5:30.

All events are held at Penn Skates (2210 High Tech Rd., State College across from University Park Airport)

Tickets for bouts are $10/kids under 10 FREE. These events are appropriate for all ages and are family friendly.

Schedule: Saturday Oct. 1st-Intraleague bout (Pennsyltucky Punishers vs. Mt. Nittany Mayhem) Saturday Oct 22nd-Home vs. B.C. Rollers Nov 19th or 20th-Intraleague Bout (Pennsyltucky Punishers vs. Mt. Nittany Mayhem) Dec. 3rd or 4th-Intraleague Bout (Pennsyltucky Punishers vs. Mt. Nittany Mayhem)

Contact Kristen Smeal, Head of SCAR Publicity, at 814-409-8767 with questions or for additional information.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

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Several Local Players Return Pair of McCartney’s Win for Weekend Tournament Title at Freestone

By Les Barnhart

By Les Barnhart

UNIVERSITY PARK – Several players who enjoyed success on the local softball diamonds will be returning for four games this weekend. Former Bald Eagle Area players Jasa Mitchell and Taylor Parsons, as well as Bellefonte standout Danielle Gomola traded in their respective high school colors for those of the Saint Francis Red Flash.

The Red Flash will be playing in a tournament this weekend at Penn State and that will provide four opportunities to see the young ladies play at the collegiate level. The final game of the weekend will have the Red Flash taking on the host Lady Lions.

Both Mitchell and Gomola are sophomores for Saint Francis while Parsons is in her freshman campaign. Also on the Red Flash roster are Chasity Myers and Chelsea Rex, both of whom played for Philipsburg-Osceola. Myers is a sophomore while Rex is a freshman. Rex’s availability is questionable due to injury. The Red Flash are a young team with a roster that lists only four seniors.

Weekend schedule of games for Saint Francis: • Saturday at 9:30am - IUP • Saturday at 11:45am - Cleveland State • Sunday at 11:45am - Colgate • Sunday at 6:30pm - Penn State

The Freestone Golf Course held their Member & Guest Tournament last Sunday.

The field consisted of fifty club members and their guests and they played a 6 - 6 - 6 format consisting of a Scramble, Best Ball and Modified Alternate Shot. The competition was handicapped at 80%.

Emerging from the pack was member Buzz McCartney and his nephew Sam McCartney. The duo paired up to take first place. Buzz is Freestone’s most senior member at 78 years young and plays the course several times weekly while maintaining a handicap of 15.

Finishing second was club member Lee Irwin and his guest Stan Latta.

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Bellefonte Wrestling Golf Tournament Announcement

The Bellefonte Wrestling Grappler Open Golf Tournament will be held this Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville, PA. • 4-person captain’s choice scramble • $65 Fee /$50 Members • Shotgun start at 8 am

Skilled shot awards, door prizes, 50/50’s, refreshments and a post-tournament luncheon.

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Mountain League Soccer Catches Its Breath This Week

The Mountain League lost two teams with the merger of Lewistown and Indian Valley into Mifflin County school district and the loss of the two teams has reduced the number of games played (28 fewer conference games) by all of the teams in the conference and this week saw the conference take a bit of a breather in the number of games played. The Huskies of Mifflin County hosted a talented Philipsburg side and held off a second half barrage of shots from the Mounties to earn a hard fought 2-1 victory over PO. Mifflin County finished the week with a nail biter as they bested Huntingdon 4-3 in overtime.

Philipsburg faced off with Juniata in a huge Mountain League game and the Mounties were able to control the flow of the game with good ball possession and a tight, checking defense to earn a surprising 2-1 victory over the streaking Indians from Mifflintown.

Central Mountain traveled to Spring Mills to tangle with Penns Valley one night after being flattened by State College at Memorial Field 7-0. The Rams were ready for their Clinton County nemesis and both sides battled for possession in a tight first half that ended in a scoreless tie as the teams combined for only two shots in the half. The start of the second half mirrored the first half as both teams defensive efforts led to very few scoring chances until Tom Eaton grabbed a ball from a Rams defender and beat Frankie Randazzo at the top of the bar for a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute. The Wildcats were able to weather several Rams scoring chances late to hold on for a 1-0 victory

Earlier in the week Penns Valley hosted Tyrone in its first home match of the season and Tyrone greeted the home side by jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute as Alex Bartlett blasted a shot past a charging Frankie Randazzo to stake Tyrone to its first lead over the Rams in the history of the their soccer program. Minutes later Martin Black received a feed from his younger brother, cut across the front of the goal and tucked a nice ball past the Tyrone keeper for the equalizer. In the end Penns Valley proved to be too much for the Eagles as Caleb Luse scored twice. Jacob Lundy and Jordan Walizer also notched goals as the Rams found the net four times in the second half for a 5-2 Penns Valley victory.

Bald Eagle faced Tyrone on Monday night and dominated the Golden Eagles winning 6-1 and Bellefonte grabbed a 3-2 win over the Clearfield Bison. Upcoming conference games should prove interesting as the teams begin to see each other for a second time and coaches are prepared to make adjustments going into games based on playing conference teams earlier in the year.

2 0 11 A r m c h air Q u ar t er b ac k S ta n d i n g s Games of the Week Texas A&M v. Arkansas

Kent State @ Ohio

Clemson @ Virginia Tech

Nebraska @ Wisconsin

Alabama @ Florida

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Jeff Brown

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Denny Mason

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Games of the Week Texas A&M v. Arkansas

Kent State @ Ohio

Clemson @ Virginia Tech

Nebraska @ Wisconsin

Alabama @ Florida

Games Behind

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Weekly Entertainment

Comedy Performance for Local Transplant Candidate Contributed by The State Theatre

Comedy Festival (New

The State Theatre Faces). Later that year, is asking for your help!

Mike went on to perform Comedian Mike Vecchion the Tonight Show one is coming to the State starring Jay Leno and shot Theatre to do a benefit his own half-hour special performance for heartfor Comedy Central. transplant candidate Dana

At the age of 15, Hardy on Friday, October Dana Hardy collapsed 21 at 8 p.m. and 10 pm. at her high school track Tickets are $20, and the practice. She regained show is suitable for people consciousness, but her life aged 18 or more.

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Simmons Presents: Stand Up – to benefit heart-transplant Cardiomyopathy litercandidate Dana Hardy. at the El Rey Theatre. Vecally means heart muscle chione also had a guest appearance on disease and has many causes. Every day the IFC hit show Z Rock.

Dana risks sudden cardiac death due to

In 2010, Mike won the People’s ventricular arrhythmia/fibrillation. This Choice Award for the New York Comedy means her heart could start beating too Festival, was a semi-finalist on NBC’s quickly to pump blood anywhere in Last Comic Standing and was selected her body. Despite medical care, Dana’s to perform at the prestigious Montreal heart is failing and she needs a heart

transplant in order to survive. The estimated cost for the first year of her transplant is $787,700. She is looking to raise $20,000 per year.

Dana is under the care of the University of Pennsylvania’s Heart Transplant Team in Philadelphia where she is officially listed on the transplant list.

Dana is a graduate from Penn State where she received a Bachelor of Science in the Nursing Program. She is married, has two children, and resides in State College.

Dana is hoping, waiting and praying for that life-saving call. We are asking for your support in helping Dana on her journey. Some say that laughter is the medicine so come out and get your dose for a great cause!

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The Bellefonte Art Museum: Art for Everyone

By Karen Dabney

Tanzania show, children can explore making Maasai beadwork necklaces.

The Creativity Center hosts affordable art classes for children, adults and families. Mary Vollero will teach acrylic painting and Sumi ink drawing in October. Diane MaurerMathison will offer classes on marbled paper and book making in November.

The Bellefonte Art Museum is A display case of Maasai the only local museum that features artifacts, including a monthly exhibits by local artists. To be square thumb piano and considered for a show in the Commu- a beadwork necklace nity Gallery, artists can join the Artists Registry. During the month of September, the gallery featured paintings from Nancy Brassington’s “House” series. In October, Susan Nicholas-Gebhart will display landscape paintings, with an opening reception on October 2 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Decorative objects from the

The Bellefonte Art “Hands, Objects of Art” collection Museum will hold a holiday in the Louise Bloom Sieg Gallery show and sale of local art from the end of November through the holiday. House said, “It’s amazing how many good artists we have locally,” she said.

The Louise Bloom Sieg Gallery in the foyer showcases The Community Gallery, the “Hands, Objects of Art” collection. The late Mrs. Sieg, displaying Nancy Brassington’s a Bellefonte resident, collected vases and other decorative “House” series of paintings objects featuring the image of hands. The collection is a gift nia, and 100 cultural arti- from her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Judith Sieg. facts of the Maasai people.

The museum’s building, the Linn House, was constructed One of Cindy Ewing’s photographic Ewing’s photographs are in 1810 and was the home of several prominent citizens and series, Cheetah Brothers engaging and evocative: the abolitionists. It served as a temporary residence for Major rugged face of an old man, a winsome young boy standing James Beaver, who became the fourth Pennsylvania governor against a mud brick wall, a close-up of one lion licking from Bellefonte. Executive director House said that everyone another, the dark silhouettes of waterbirds. wanted the Linn House to be preserved, but from her previous

Some of the Maasai artifacts are in display cases but professional experience with museums, she knew that “you many are arranged around the gallery without any barrier don’t get people coming back to historical properties that are between the art and the viewer, inviting a closer look. furnished....Once they’ve seen it, they’ve seen it.”

House said the free Tanzania gallery guide brochure and the She developed the current plan for the museum that information panels were designed for teachers to use as a lesson emphasizes changing exhibitions to preserve the building, to plan, to enhance the educational component of the exhibit. encourage return visits, and to provide exhibits that are dif Future exhibits include the art and poetry of Vietnam- ferent than the offerings of other local museums. ese children, the life and work of Bellefonte architect Anna House said the 201-year-old building recently received Keichline, and Hubble Telescope images of the universe. extensive renovations to modernize the electrical system,

The museum has recently added two new spaces, the Crerepair the plaster walls, create a handiativity Center for Children and Families, capped restroom, and provide fire safety. and the Community Gallery.

She wants to find ways of making the col The Creativity Center is available to lections more accessible to handicapped children when the museum is open. They individuals. Museum docents can set up a can make art or crafts at tables and easels, Creativity Center activities area in one of or create chalk drawings on the wall-sized the first floor galleries for children unable blackboard. The room also has a bright red to access the second floor. magnetic wall for displaying completed art.

They are open Friday through Sunday, 1 Two retired educators, Judy Catherman and p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment.

Louise Mason, plan the activities, which are Bellefonte Art Museum executive director For more information, (814) 355-4280 or often linked to the exhibits. For the current Pat House, education programs co-chair bellefontemuseum.org.

Louise Mason, and docent Dottie Sherry BELLEFONTE – For a free afternoon of art and imagination, Bellefonte residents don’t need to travel far. The historic Linn House, 133 N. Allegheny Street, is home to the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County. In addition to exhibits of international contemporary art, decorative arts, and local artists, the museum offers art classes and activities for children and families in a beautiful historic house environment.

“I really think it’s a place whose time has come,” said Pat House, executive director of the museum for four years. She said 100 people attended each of the past three openings of local artists’ shows, and 120 came when a local poet launched her book at the museum.

At the recent opening of the Tanzania photography show, a grandfather told her, “You know, this is what I like. There’s something for both my grandson and me.” His grandson explored the museum’s Creativity Center upstairs while the man viewed the images of Africa in the first floor gallery.

The Windows on the World gallery displays art from around the world. The current show, “Intersections: Wildlife and Culture in Tanzania,” includes 50 photographs by Cindy Ewing, of Carmel, Califor-

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t n e m n i a t r Ente Schedule

9/30/11 – 10/4/11 American Ale House – Toftrees, State College 9/30 10/1

10/2 10/4

Tommy Wareham, 6pm & 9pm Tommy Wareham, 8pm Dominic Swintosky, 8pm - 12am Ted and Molly, 8pm 17 Piece Jazz Band, 8pm

The Arena – Martin Street, State College 9/30 Mia Mania

Bar Bleu – Downtown State College All entertainment starts at 10:30pm

Darkhorse Tavern – downtown State College 9/30 5 Cherry Lewis, 10pm

Blue Sky Bound, 8pm 10/1 Hello Vixen, midnight

The Deli – downtown State College 10/02 Jazz Brunch, 11:30am

Elk Creek Café + Ale Works – Millheim 30/1 The Yougers, 8pm

Mountain Valley Diner – Wingate 10/4 Joe Casher

Otto’s Pub & Brewery – North Atherton Street, State College 10/1 Fall Fest Brewery & Collectibles Show,

9am – 2pm Beer collectors, collectibles, buy, sell, and appraisals

Pizza Mia – Bellefonte 10/1 Karaoke w/Ken Yeaney

The Rathskeller – downtown State College 10/1 Table Ten, 10:30pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap 9/30 Stress Busters Karaoke, 9pm

The Saloon – downtown State College 10/2 Atomic Supersonic, 10pm

The State Theatre – downtown State College 10/5 Asleep at the Wheel, 8pm

Zeno’s Pub – downtown State College 9/30 Spider Kelly, 10:30pm 10/1 Pure Cane Sugar, 9:30pm 10/4 Natalie Berrena, 11pm

Zola New World Bistro – downtown State College 9/30 Jay Vonada Trio, 9pm – midnight Compiled by Abigail Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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

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Gospel Music Concert

Sunday, October 2 at 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church, Bellefonte The Jacobs Brothers, veterans of gospel music, will be in concert at First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, on Sunday, October 2 at 6 p.m. There is no admission charge but a freewill offering will be received. For further information or directions, call (814) 355-5678.

New Historical Exhibits October 2-November 13 Centre Furnace Mansion Centre County Historical Society will present two new exhibits in October during Pennsylvania Archaeology Month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those Who Came Before - The Archaeology of Centre Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Native Americansâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building on the Pastâ&#x20AC;? will be available from Sunday, October 2 through Sunday, November 13 at the Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 East College Avenue, State College. Admission is free and open to the public. Tour hours are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, visit www. centrecountyhistory.org, email info@centrecountyhistory. org, or call (814) 234-4779.

Asleep at the Wheel Wednesday, October 5 at 8 p.m.

The State Theatre Asleep at the Wheel, the famed western-swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit from Texas is bringing their unique sound to the State Theatre on Wednesday, October 5 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $35 with no age restriction. Asleep at the Wheel is still on the upswing after performing for more than 37 years, turning out an incredible three dozen albums while playing an unrelenting schedule of one-nighters. These days, the reinvented Wheel is also rolling down a couple of new avenues.

One involves to the critically acclaimed musical play, A Ride With Bob, which stars Benson as himself. In addition, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new look is spotlighted in a new disc â&#x20AC;&#x201C; called, appropriately enough, Reinventing the Wheel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 12-cut celebration of America.

Comedy Night Benefit Local Transplant Candidate Friday, October 21 at 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

The State Theatre There is an adult comedy show featuring Mike Vecchione on October 20 at 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. at The State Theatre. Vecchione has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and Last Comic Standing. Admission is $20 and benefits the Dana Hardy Transplant Fund.

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The British Invasion of State College Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Disappoint

By Don Bedell

STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Legendary British band from the 1960s, The Zombies, made a tour stop at The State Theatre on Wednesday night (9/28) as part of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;50th Anniversary Tour.â&#x20AC;? After 50 years, this reviewer feels they sound better than ever.

My first thought was to just do a one-word review of this show Rod Argent (far left), Jim Rodford (center) and vocalist Colin Blunstone of the legendary British â&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow!â&#x20AC;? Following a wonderBand, The Zombies, performed at The State ful opening set by fellow coun- Singer/Guitarist David Cousins fronted The Strawbs Theatre in State College on Wednesday night. trymen, The Acoustic Strawbs, who opened the show for The Zombies performing acoustic versions of their songs.

The Zombies took the stage and Other crowd favorites included Tell proceeded to take the audience Her No and Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not There. They also back and forth, from past to present sound was showcased by Argentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric played two Argent songs that brought playing songs from The Zombies Piano and keyboard solos. the crowd to itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feet; the #5 1972 hit catalog from the 60s and the 2000s as Blunstone and Argent told stories Hold Your Head Up and God Gave Rock well as post-Zombies solo projects from throughout the night about the begin- and Roll To You. two of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founders Rod Argent nings of the band and connections Curiously, after having everyone of amongst the band members. For and Colin Blunstone. their feet, the band slowed things down The show began with Sticks And example, bassist Jim Rodford drove to close the night with their version of Stones, a song from their first release Blunstone and Argent to The Zombies Gershwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summertime, which Argent in 1964 and was followed by a B-side first band rehearsal back in 1961, but explained was supposed to be the from 1965 entitled I Love You. It was didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t join the band at that time. He bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first single. evident from the start that we were later played in the band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Argentâ&#x20AC;? and Opening the show was The Strawbs in store for a great show. Lead singer eventually joined The Kinks in 1978. doing an acoustic set of some of their Colin Blunstone sounded incredible; A special part of the set was when classics. still reaching the high register with his Argent talked about the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critically acclaimed album Odessey and Oracle. signature vocal sound.

The band also performed songs The album ranks at #80 of Rolling Read the Entire Review from their recent release Breathe Out, Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Albums of All Time. of the Show on Our Website on the Breathe In, including the title track. Recently, the Foo Fighters covered This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Page The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album, released earlier Will Be Our Year from the album. The this year, showcases a jazzier side of the band played six selections from Odessey See More Photos From the Show Zombies that some have compared to including their #3 hit from 1969, Time on Our Facebook Page Of The Season.

Steely Dan. Another track from the new record, Show Me The Way, features a rare lead vocal from Argent.

Argent didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint on the keyboards October 4 ~ 15 either. Many songs featured his signature solos on the Pavilion Theatre Hammond keyboard. In the University Park Campus days of the British Invasion in 1964 many bands were known for their guitar sound, whereas The Zombies Â&#x2021;800-ARTS-TIX WWW.THEATRE.PSU.EDU

French Film Series Thursdays, October 20 & November 11 113 Carnegie, University Park The French and Francophone Studies Film Series offers free showings on selected Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in 113 Carnegie on the University Park campus.

Free to the public, all films are subtitled in English. For information, visit www.french.psu.edu or contact the French and Francophone Studies Department (814) 865-1492.

October 20: Deux de La Vague (Two in the Wave) by Emmanuel Laurent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This fascinating documentary traces the friendship of legendary film auteurs François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, renowned creators of the French New Wave. Through an array of archival film clips, newspaper articles, and interview footage, director Emmanuel Laurent focuses on the great triumphs of both men, their debut features, and their inevitable split.

November 11: Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Illusioniste (The Illusionist) by Sylvain Chomet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As the follow-up to 2003â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Triplets of Belleville, the animated film is set in the early 1960s and focuses on a middle-aged, slightly stoop-shouldered magician who makes a devoted teenage friend, Alice, a poor cleaning girl who follows him to Edinburgh. The two form a touching father-daughter bond. Though neither the magician nor his young charge speak each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language, The Illusionist shows the ways people understand each other nonverbally.

Voices of Faith benefit concert Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

Bellefonte High School auditorium The Voices of Faith concert on October 22 is sponsored By Watermarke Youth Group & RevFM. The concert features the Allan Scott Band, Matthew Knerr, and Isaiah Adu. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert went toward projects including school supplies, Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving dinners, and gift cards. Doors open at 6 p.m. and donations are welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both at the door and during the freewill offering.

Compiled by Sandie Biddle

Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets

ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Ever y Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Boalsburg Farm a â&#x20AC;&#x153;producer s is et Mark ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Farm g sbur The Boal products are all that ns mea h onlyâ&#x20AC;? market, whic local folks that locally grown or produced by the ever y Tuesday at sell them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Route 322 um Muse ry the Pennsylvania Milita perfo rm, usua lly in Boal sbur g. Loca l mus ician s beginning at 3:30 or 4 p.m. s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; State College Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturday Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market will run through State College Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets ys from 11:30 Frida and days November on Tues , and on Saturdays p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane Depot. Visit www. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Home centralpagarmers.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bell efon te Ever y Wed nesd ay & Satu rday Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market y Saturday from Bellefonte Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market is ever Mill parking lot on 8 a.m. to noon at the Gamble a Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market West Lamb Street. There is also a.m. to noon on 7 from se in front of the cour thou book.

Wednesdays. Find them on Face h Air Market Ever y Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Milesburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fres y Saturday ever open is et Mark Air h Milesburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fres t in Milesburg. from 8 a.m. to noon on Market Stree available. Vendor Fresh baked goods and produce welcome. For ors vend of s type set-up is free. All 8886. information, call Sandy (814) 353-

Stories Wanted: Maternity Home Residents

Are you a â&#x20AC;&#x153;girl who went awayâ&#x20AC;? to a home for unwed mothers years ago? Penn State rese archer seeks participants for confidential inter view s about your maternity home experience. Must be 18 years old, speak fluent English, and have gone to a maternity home. For more information, call Heather at (814) 321-7402 or e-mail hba106@psu. edu.

Volunteer Singers Needed

2011 Bellefonte Victori an Christmas Community Choir See king Volunteers for this yea râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cho ir!

Adults of any age, middle & high sch ool students - join us at reh ear sal s beg inn ing Sunday, October 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bellefonte Presby terian Church, 203 N. Spring Street. Cost per person for music packet is $20. Also seeking ensembles or groups willing to volunteer to per form at the concer t, which is Sunday, Decem ber 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bellefonte High School Au dito rium . Co nta ct Sa lly Ho use r (814) 359 -3454 by Oct ober 2.

Wednesday Bingo

Centre Hall Lions Club Bingo is ever y Wednesday night at Lions Club Park, Route 192, Centre Hall. Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Early Bird at 6:45 p.m. Jackpot worth $1,000.

Extr eme Spe cial $150 0.

B e gins at 4 9 num b er s, increasing one number every two weeks.

Thursday Turkey Shoots

The Ferg uson Twp. Lion s Club is host ing its turkey shoo ts on Thu rsda ys at 7 p.m. and will host the shoot ever y Thursday until Thanksgiving. The kitchen will be open for food. Any questions contact Charlie at (814) 238- 6695.

Hospice Volunteer Training Ho me

Nu rsin g Ag enc y is off eri ng Ho spi ce Vo lun tee r Tra inin g at its Centre County Office at 450 Windmere Dri ve, Su ite 10 0, Sta te Co lleg e, beginning in Oc tob er.

Oppor tunitie s for hospic e volunteer s include home visits wit h pat ients, offi ce wo rk and ber eav em ent sup por t for fam ilie s.

Hospice volunteer s pro vide suppor t, relief, and companion ship for patients experiencing life -limitin g illnesses and the ir fam ilie s. As par t of the Ho me Nu rsin g Ag enc y tea m, vol unt eer s receive mileage reim bursement, free flu shots, and some oth er benefits. If you are interested, con tact Pat ty PoetLajoie, hospice volunt eer coordinator, at 1-800- 445 -6262, ext . 4119.

Gamble Mill Gallery Exhibit ral Pennsylvania

bers of the Cent An art exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Works by Mem A Gallery at the Gamble Mill BHC the at ing show is ety,â&#x20AC;?

Soci Pastel the Gamble Mill Tavern, 160 at is ry Galle through January 13. The hours are Monday to Saturday 11:30 Dunlap Street, Bellefonte. Exhibit to 5 p.m. For information, contact p.m.

2 from a.m. to 10 p.m., closed James Dunne (814) 355- 3613.

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What’s Happening?

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

Arts, Crafts & Sales

September 30 & October 1 – Fall & Christmas Yard Sale There will be a large Fall & Christmas Yard Sale at 278 Homan Avenue, State College today and tomorrow.

Rain or Shine.

September 30-October 1 & October 7-October 8 – Harvest Craft Show The Farmer’s Wife Harvest Craft Show is Friday, September 30 & Saturday October 1 and Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Fall decorations, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, homemade baked goods, games for children, pumpkin house, petting zoo, hayrides, milk the mechanical cow, antique tractors, much more. Food available from local church, eat in or takeout. Groups are welcome.

Hayrides all October. The Farmer’s Wife, 413 Airport Rd., Centre Hall. For information, call (814) 364-1764.

October 1 – Fairbrook Harvest Fest Fairbrook Community Harvest Fest is October 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairbrook UMC, 4201 W. Whitehall Road, PA Furnace. There will be crafts, products, flowers, pumpkins, and food, with BBQ chicken at noon. Music by Pine Hall Tuesday Night Bluegrass Band from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by Bill Brasher from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also yard games and activities for children. Crafters and vendors welcome (free space). Contact LindaRoan@psu.edu.

October 21, 22 & 23 – Sand Ridge Craft Show The Sand Ridge Craft Show will be Friday, October 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at 116 Beech Bottom Rd., Howard. See signs with directions in Snydertown and Jacksonville.

Jewelry, wood items, seasonal and holiday gifts, baby items, wreaths, hand-painted ornaments, blankets, stamped and quilted gifts, food and more. Fourteen local crafters are participating. Door prizes and snacks provided.

October 22 – Craft & Flea Market There is a Craft ‘N’ Flea Market to benefit Queen of Archangels Banquet Hall and Recreation Center (The Rink), taking place at the Rink, Snow Shoe. It’s Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring crafts, baked goods, quilts, collectibles, sport cards, comic books, Nascar items, yard sale items, antiques, and more. Kitchen will be open. 50/50 chance drawing. $5 per table/space. Vendors, call Doris at (814) 387-6785 or (814) 387-4286 to reserve a table.

October 22 – Lemont Fall Market & Craft Show The Fall Market and Craft Show will be held October 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Granary on Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont. Live entertainment from noon to 4 p.m. Gifts of jewelry, natural body products, unique cards, flowers, photography, scarves, mats, health products, and more from a variety of local artists, crafters, and home business vendors. Food and beverages at Café Karla. Kids events can hear children’s stories written by local authors. Event benefits Alhzimer’s Association of Greater PA and Lemont Village Association.

Vendors Wanted for Holiday Bazaar The Holiday Bazaar will be November 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Tables provided at $15 each. Registration deadline is Oct. 24.

To register or for more info contact the church at (814) 359-3011 or email pgumc1@verizon.net

Dining & Take Out

September 30 – Roast Beef Dinner There will be a Roast Beef Dinner on September 30, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte. Adult meals are $8 and children $4. The public is welcome.

October 1 – Chicken BBQ On Saturday, October 1 the Bellefonte Elks will host a Chicken BBQ to benefit the Mountain Top Pool Association. Full meal cost is $8. Contact Scott King at the Elks Club.

October 1 – Baileyville Chicken BBQ The Baileyville Community Hall Chicken BBQ is October 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 210 Deibler Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Dinner is $8; chicken halves $6.

October 2 – Spaghetti Dinner Our Lady of the Mountain Counsel of the Knights of Columbus is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Snow Shoe Skating Rink, Adults $7; children 10 and under $4.

Take out available. Any questions, call Rosie (814) 933-6174.

October 2 – Celebrating the Harvest The public is invited to “Celebrating the Harvest” on October 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks. An abundant reception of local food and desserts will complement a presentation of the Centre County Farmland Trust’s essential work to preserve farmland. Cost is $20.

October 8 – Roast Beef Supper The New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Roast Beef Supper on Saturday October 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00pm. Eat in or take-out. Everyone is welcome.

October 16 – Ham & Turkey Buffet The Miles Township Ladies Auxillary will be having a Ham and Turkey buffet-style dinner on Sunday, October 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire hall.

Adults $8 and take out $8.50. Ages five to 12 $4 and take out $4.50. Under five free and take out $1. They will serve ham, turkey mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, rolls, stuffing , desserts, coffee, juice, and water. Everyone is welcome.

Education & Life Matters

October 1 – Fire Company Open House Miles Township Fire Company is having an Open House on October 1, 2011. (Rain date: October 22) The public is invited to the fire station is Rebersburg.

There will be a live demonstration by the Miles Twp fire fighters, on-site blood pressure screening, free food, and fun for all!

October 4 – Starting a Business Seminar On Tuesday, October 4, the Penn State Small Business Development Center presents the seminar “First Step of Starting a Business.” Sponsored by First National Bank, the seminar runs from 9 a.m. to noon at The 329 Building, Room 115, University Park. The seminar is free. Register for all Penn State SBDC seminars on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu or by calling (814) 863-4293.

October 5 – Caregiver Seminar Brookline Caregiver Seminar Series, sponsored in part by Mount Nittany Health System, is presenting a seminar called “Caring for Someone with Dementia” on Wednesday, October 5, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brookline, Windsong Dining Room, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College.

For more information, call (814) 235-2000.

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October 5 – Entrepreneurial Women’s Expo Social Jessica Dolan, creator of EWE, invites the public to the Entrepreneurial Women’s Expo, Wednesday October 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Celebration Hall, Commercial Boulevard, State College.

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It will be followed by a cocktail social from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event celebrates and supports local women entrepreneurs (or soon-to-be entrepreneurs).

your game face on and plan to have fun! Wear your favorite football jersey, bring a friend, a game, and a snack to share.

October 6 – Genealogy Rewrites History You’re invited to this free presentation on October 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sometimes genealogy does re-write itself. Mary Groce, the grand niece of Emory Conrad Malick was going through old family letters and photo and uncovered and cataloged items – preserving a rich piece of family history. “Uncle Emory” has been recognized at both the Smithsonian and Tuskegee Airmen, and is now included in the history of aviation. Emory Malick was from nearby Northumberland County. The presentation is at Foxdale Village Auditorium 500 E. Marylyn Avenue State College.

October 8 & 9 – Wasson Farm Fest The Wasson Farm Festival is October 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wasson Farm, State College. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are $5. Homemade apple butter and soups (chicken corn, ham & bean, and beef vegetable) are for sale plus all kinds of fall items

October 10 – For Women in Cancer Treatment Look Good… Feel Better® is a free program for women in cancer treatment presented by the American Cancer Society. It will be held Monday, October 10, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Greenbriar Subdivision, 2518 Sleepy Hollow Drive, State College. To register or for information, call 1-888-227-5445.

October 19 – CPR Classes Penns Valley Emergency Medical Service, Inc. will hold CPR classes on the third Wednesday of each month – October 19 & November 16 – at the PVEMS station at 106 Ross Hill Road, Spring Mills. Starting time is 6:30 p.m. Price is $25 per person. For more information or to register, call (814) 422-8015.

October 20 – Teenage Dating Violence Seminar A Family Medicine Seminar Series titled “Signs of Teenage Dating Violence” will be held Thursday, October 20. The buffet dinner starts at 6 p.m., and the presentation follows at 6:30 p.m. It will be at the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. To register or for more information, contact Jessica Bird at jbird@mountnittany.org, or (814) 234-6738

Fundraiser/Social Events

September 30 – Ballroom Dance The Town & Gown Dance Club is having its first dance of the season on September 30 at the Elk’s Club. The dancing is from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 PM, and music will be provided by The Dave Winter Group.

The club welcomes all new people, of all skill levels.

Membership includes seven dances from September to May 2012. (Some evenings include an optional dinner before the dance, at extra cost.) Season membership can be purchased at this dance for $140 per couple (or $70 per person). Dancers who only wish to purchase one night’s dance event can do so at $25 per couple.

September 30 – Winetasting Evening for Women’s Charity Mending Hearts Ministry, Inc., a unique healing experience for women of abuse, host an evening of wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at Seven Mountains Wine Cellar located just off Route 322 in Potter’s Mills – Friday September 30 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

There will be live entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained by calling (814) 353-3409. For information, visit www.mendingheartsministries.net.

October 1 – PAWS Annual Fur Ball Centre County PAWS invites the public out for an evening of dinner and dancing at the Centre Hills Country Club in State College for the 6th Annual Fur Ball on Saturday, October 1. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 with beef, fish and vegetarian entrees being served. All proceeds benefit PAWS. Visit http://www.centrecountypaws.org/furball/ for information and tickets.

October 2 – Benefit Car Wash PAWS is teaming up with the Penn State Business Fraternity for a benefit car wash on October 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Advance Auto, on the corner of W. Aaron Dr. and N. Atherton St., State College. Cost is $5 per car with proceeds benefiting the PAWS Spay and Neuter Assistance Program.

October 6 – Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Match Penns Valley junior, Carolyn Darr, is hosting a breast cancer awareness soccer match for her senior project.

On October 6, the Lady Rams will play PhilipsburgOsceola’s Mounties on the Penns Valley home field.

Varsity game starts at 7 p.m. Profits will be donated to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. There will a small silent auction, and pink “Just kick it” t-shirts for $10. Donations are welcome.

Game tickets are $4.

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October 7 – Game Night First Fridays are back! You are invited to Game Night starting October 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 101 Mill Street, Millheim. Put

October 22 – Fall Market & Craft Show This open market fundraising event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 22 and will feature local artists, crafters, and home business vendors offering their arts, crafts, and gifts including jewelry, natural body products, one-of-a-kind cards, fresh flowers, photography, woven scarves, table runners, mats, fabric purses, health products, ideas for holiday parties, and more!

Live musical entertainment. A variety of food and beverages for sale. Books by local authors will be read to kids on the half hour! The event is on Mt. Nittany Road and benefits Alzheimer’s Association of Greater PA and Lemont Village Association.

October 22 – Howard Fire Company Fall Festival The Howard Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Fall Festival at the Bald Eagle State Park on October 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Planned activities include food vendors, craft vendors, live bands, square dancers, a pie-eating contest, hayrides, and a boat parade. A Punkin Chunkin demonstration is featured. A trebuchet will catapult pumpkins nearly 1,600 feet towards floating targets in the lake! Admission and parking are free.

Kids’ Stuff

October 1 – Kids’ Intro to Mt. Biking Please join our local mountain biking club, NMBA (Nittany Mountain Biking Association) at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. to get kids pedaling! Kids will learn about mountain biking, safety, nutrition and trail stewardship. Club members will also take the group on a trail ride and lead them over some fun obstacles. Come out and enjoy the fun! Children ages 6 and up are welcome, along with their parents. Remember to bring a bike and a helmet for every rider! Free event. Contact Terri Rudy, terri@williamtressler.com.

October 2 – Kids Under Construction There is a fun event October 2 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Kids Under Construction. Children will be given hard hats to wear as they join the crew at fun workstations.

At 10 a.m., there will be a coffee break (coffee, chocolate milk and doughnuts), followed by a crew meeting (church worship time) with sharing time, music, a skit, praising God, and a bagged lunch for them at Noon.

For information, contact Rachel Neff (814) 692-8727 or 49neff@windstream.net.

October 22 – Benner Township Haunted Trail The Benner Township Haunted Halloween Trail is October 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (rain date Oct. 29) at Buffalo Run Community Park, 2151 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte. Children and adults will enjoy a walk through our haunted, spooky park. It’s free. Donation of a canned food item appreciated to support local food bank. Questions, call (814) 355-1419. The trail is sponsored by Benner Township Park & Rec.

Competitions for Charity

October 1 – Down Syndrome Buddy Walk The Down syndrome community has been celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month since October 1981, and State College marks this month with the return of the Buddy Walk™, which promotes awareness for the abilities and achievements of people with Down syndrome – and raises funds for local programs for CCDSS families. The 2011 Buddy Walk™ is October 1 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 1 – Zumbathon for SPCA There will be a Zumbathon to Benefit Pets Come First the New SPCA on Saturday October 1. Sign up starts at 11 a.m.; Zumba from noon to 3 p.m. The $35 fee all goes to Pets Come First. The Zumbathon will be held at the Fitness Circuit, 2301 Commercial Blvd.

October 2 – Bikers’ Association Ride The Nittany Valley Bikers Association is holding its fall ride on October 2 starting at 10 a.m. leaving from Black Moshannon State Park, Pavilion # 6. Free to members. To learn more or become a member, call (814) 280-5259 or email terri.rudy@nittanymba.org.

October 22- Breast Cancer Event Fight Like a Girl Breast Cancer event is October 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East Coast Health & Fitness. It features spinning, piloxing, pilates, Zumba, and Zumba Toning – all for a Great Cause Breast Cancer Research. $10 for non-members.

November 6 – Give ’Em Five Veterans Race The Veterans Assistance Fund will hold its second annual “Give ’Em 5” charity race on November 6, starting and ending at the Bellefonte Middle School.

Registration for the 5-mile run / 5-K walk is $20 beginning at noon. Early registration is $15 by visiting www.nvrun.com. The race starts at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: overall, age, and veterans. Proceeds benefit U.S. Military Veterans with financial hardship. For more information contact: Tara Murray, (814) 355-4558 or taraemily@ gmail.com.

Compiled by Sandie Biddle

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

GROUP MEETINGS

WWW.CENTRECOUNTYGAZETTE.COM The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates & times for all Centre County social & service groups, organizations, clubs, etc that 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

Adult Bible Study & Kids Program is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids.

For more info, visit nittanybaptist.org or call (814) 360-1601. Daily encouragement is provided on the Pastor’s Blog on the site.

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

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.

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Contact president Kelly Swisher for information (814)-280-1656

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. AWANA Club is being hosted every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte. You’re invited for fun activities and Bible lessons for youth aged three to 6th grade. The church is at 539 Jacksonville Road. Materials will be provided. ALIVE Teens club will also meet Sunday nights. Call the church (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte. org for more information.

Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Milesburg Borough Building. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 625-2132.

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

BHS Class ‘67 holds monthly breakfast on first Saturday of each month at Sunset West at 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association is meeting Friday, September 30 – 7 p.m. social, 7:30 p.m. meeting – at the home of Cecil and Sally Houser, 716 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Join us to look at the year ahead, including Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, Arts & Crafts Show, Sunday Afternoons at the Library Concert Series, the Gallery at the Gamble Mill, and Summer Sounds from the Gazebo. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided.

For information, call (814) 355-3613.

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Train Station in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. All meetings are open to the public. Activities include: restoration of the Bellefonte Central snowplow & caboose; restoration of the rail diesel cars; track maintenance; and Fall Foliage, and Santa Express train rides.

Check out bellefontetrain.org or leave a message at (814) 355-1053.

Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber events this month include – October 6, BIACC Centre Co. Commissioner Candidates Business Before Hours at 7:30 a.m. at the American Philatelic Society. Cost: $3.

Coffee and Danish provided. The candidates for Centre County Commissioner have all accepted.

Please R.s.v.p. by COB October 3. The BIACC Annual Dinner is October 12 with cash bar: 5:30 p.m. and dinner 6:30 p.m. at Celebration Hall, State College. Cost: $25 per person. Please R.s.v.p. COB October 7.

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

Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Diamond Deli on North Allegheny Street. Guests and visitors welcome. For more information on BSRC, contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453.

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

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

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.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month – October 3 – from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 4, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Call Kristin Sides for information (814) 234-6175 or e-mail ksides@mountnittany.org.

The Business of Art workshops will be held on the second Monday of each month – October 10 – at 7 p.m. at Sozo Institute of the Arts, in the KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College.

These are free workshops for writers, artists, and other creative people. For more information, contact Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org.

The Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting will be Monday, October 17 from 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way office. At this month’s meeting Dr. Jeffrey Allerton, Oncologist from Penn State Hershey State College, will hold a question and answer session. For more information call (814) 237-2120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org.

The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet Tuesday, October 4 at the PA Military Museum auditorium in Boalsburg beginning at 7 p.m.

Don Hakenson will speak on “CSA Colonel John S. Mosby – Little Known Raids in Fairfax County, Virginia.” Mr. Hakenson has spent countless years researching obscure Civil War incidents and sites in Fairfax County, especially regarding the Confederate guerilla chieftain Colonel John S. Mosby and his partisan rangers. Known as the “Gray Ghost,” Colonel Mosby commanded the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. Mosby’s Rangers were noted for lightning-quick raids and the ability to elude Union Army pursuers and disappear – blending in with local farmers and townsmen. Anyone interested in the Civil War or joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table is invited. For information, contact Central PA CWRT President, Lynn Herman (814) 861-0770.

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

The Centre Crest Auxiliary 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 Hall-Potter High School Alumni will have a dinner at the Progress Grange in Centre Hall Saturday, October 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 and reservations must be made by October 8. Contact JoAnn (814) 222-1414 or joann4sold@aol.com.

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly 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.

Observe an interactive educational stock model investment club. This 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.

Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday, October 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College For more information, contact Amy Leffard at aleffard@ mountnittany.org, or (814) 231-7095 Dining with Diabetes Classes are Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26. (A three-month followup class will be Wednesday, January 11, 2012). Each class is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College For more information, call 814.355.4897

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Grief Support Group at Centre Crest will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, starting in September. It was previously the first Tuesday. 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.

M & M Ladies Retreat will be held October 8 at Lamar United Methodist Church, beside the post office. There will be guest speakers and special music.

Cost is $15 per person. Light breakfast and lunch will be served. Reservations due by September 23. Make checks payable to Mary Lou Houtz and send to 428 Hubler Ridge Rd, Bellefonte PA 16823.

The Milesburg Lions Club invites the public to their meetings at the Milesburg center across from the Uni-mart on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday every month at 7 p.m. Bingo is now presented every Thursday, doors opening at 5 p.m., bingo from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food is available. Anyone can play. If you want to join, talk to any Lions’ member.

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. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., 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 or visit nittanymineral.org.

Nittany Valley Woodturners meets on the first Thursday of every month in the woodworking shop at the State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. For more information, contact Reg@MarketValueSolutions.com or visit www.NittanyValleyWoodturners.org.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds an Early-Risers Breakfast every third Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W College Ave, State College. All are welcome - ask for the Writers Table. They hold their Writers Social the fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Autoport, 1405 S Atherton St., State College. Ask for the writers’ table inside. The All-In Writing group will resume meetings on Thursday, October 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the back room of Panera on Beaver Avenue in State College. All types of writing are welcome. For information contact Steve: scuttlebeez@yahoo.com.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month – October 11 – from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. The mediators are Nancy Campbell, LCC; Kristie Kaufman, MD; Jody Whipple, RD, LDN, CDE. Classes help children and parents to understand eating disorders. For info contact Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466-7921.

Sacred Harp Singing meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. For information, visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp. 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. All are welcomed. Visit springcreekwatershed.org.

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) from 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.

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.

Women’s Mid Day Connection luncheon is Tuesday, October 11 at 11:45 a.m. at the Elk’s Country Club, Boalsburg. For reservations and cancellations, call Margo at (814) 355-7615. Feature: “Sweet Confections” from Le Dolce Vita.

The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – newcomers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people through a variety of activities. Monthly general meetings are September through May, social events through the year, and special interest groups meet one or more times monthly. General meetings on second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church (no affiliation) 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Call Kathi (814) 466-6641 for more information.

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.

Compiled by Sandie Biddle

T P’s oal Sales and More, Inc.

730 E. Sycamore Road (State Route 144, ½ mile from I-80) Snow Shoe, PA

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

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

Approved LIHEAP vendor.

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THE GAZETTE - SERVING CENTRE COUNTY

This Week’s

CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE – Fully accessible library on wheels!

The Fall Schedule is now available. Check out our website for locations and hours. Stop by the library or your local Post Office for your copy. The Bookmobile travels to many communities reaching thousands of visitors each month. Look for it in your neighborhood.

Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 355-1516 for more information: Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical Museum The Centre County Library & Historical Museum will be closed Monday, October 3 for staff development.

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

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

AFTER SCHOOL DROP IN CRAFT—Drop by our spacious children’s area for educational and fun crafts.

Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP—Check for title on library website.

Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.

BABY LAP SIT STORYTIMES – Stories for the “littlest ears” with an adult.

Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

USED BOOK SALE – Visit during regular operating hours for used books, videos and music.

Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29 PUMPKIN DECORATING—In partnership with the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden – come to the garden located behind our Historical Museum and decorate pumpkins with natural garden materials and celebrate the harvest.

Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m.

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information: The Holt Memorial Library will be closed Monday, October 3 for staff development.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE— For children ages three and under and a favorite adult – a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This program is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult. Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of prereading and social skills. The program runs about 30 minutes. Stay after for some fun with friends and educational playthings. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

October 4, 11, 18, 25 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—geared for threeto six-year-olds with a favorite adult. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts or directions not suitable for children under three. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

October 5 & 6: Seeing Red

October 12 & 13: Feeling Blue

October 19 & 20: Looking Green

October 26 & 27: Halloween – come dressed up and pick up an extra treat!

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS—Activities for children in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. There may be small parts or difficult instructions involved. Thursdays at 6 p.m.

October 13: Tissue Paper Sun Catchers

October 20: Halloween Craft FAMILY PROGRAMS—Presenters or activities geared towards the whole family. Come in and enjoy some quality family time! Thursdays at 6 p.m

October 6: STEM Discovery Project – What’s better than science projects with the family?!

October 27: Pumpkin Decorating Contest – bring in your best-dressed pumpkin to see just what it might win! Adults may participate also.

ADULT PROGRAMS

October 10 at 6 p.m.: Adult Readers’ Circle – come in and discuss whatever you’re reading.

You might inspire another reader, or get inspired yourself!

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call (814) 349-5328 for more information: ADULT BOOK CLUB—Come together with others who have read and want to discuss Cleopatra, A Life by Stacy Shiff.

Tuesday, October 11 at12:30 p.m.

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

Every Thursday evening at 6 p.m.

CHILDREN’S AREA – Join us in the spacious children’s area for air conditioned time enjoying our huge selection of books, music and videos. New drop-in crafts every week!

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

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call (814) 364-2580 for more information: PENNS VALLEY AREA KNITTERS—Enjoy an evening at the library sharing your ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

Thursday evening, October 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CHILDREN’S AREA—Drop in after school for the coolest crafts.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

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

Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

Friday mornings at 11 a.m.

TEEN NIGHT—Trivia game, popcorn, and drinks.

Come enjoy our library on Teen Night.

Wednesday, October 12 at 6 p.m.

ADULT CRAFT EVENING—Make your very own coiled rag basket. They are beautiful and functional.

Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 & 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule OCTOBER 3 – OCTOBER 7

MON, OCT. 3 10:00–4:00 MON, OCT. 3 10:00–4:00 TUES, OCT. 4 10:00–4:00 WED, OCT. 5 1:00–7:00 WED, OCT. 5 1:00–7:00

PSU/ BRYCE JORDAN CENTER, CURTIN RD. ** Bleed Blue Drive PSU/ SMEAL BUSINESS BLDG., SHORTLIDGE RD. ** Bleed Blue Drive RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE ** Bleed Blue Drive HOWARD FIRE HALL, 14 WALNUT ST., HOWARD *2RBC ** Bleed Blue Drive, Pizza Mia in the canteen BEST WESTERN HOTEL, MEETING ROOM, 115 PREMIER DR., STATE COLLEGE ** Bleed Blue Drive, Home Delivery Pizza and The Garden of Centre Hall in the canteen THUR, OCT. 6 PSU/ HUB ALUMNI HALL, 10:00–4:00 POLLOCK RD.** Bleed Blue Drive FRI, OCT. 7 AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY, SUNDMAN HALL, 12:00–6:00 100 MATCH FACTORY PL., BELLEFONTE ** Bleed Blue Drive, Pizza Mia in the canteen **BLEED BLUE - all presenting donors will be entered to win a “Donor of the Game” package for Alabama, Iowa, Purdue and Nebraska games. Package includes 2 tickets to the game, pre-game hospitality passes, sideline visit during the game, radio and video board recognition during pre-game and PSU t-shirts.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

This Week at

Pennsylvania

Bald Eagle State Park

State Parks

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

Saturday October 1 Environmental Learning Center Open House Stop in at the Environmental Learning Center to look around at various mounts and educational displays. A park volunteer will be on hand to talk or share general information about Bald Eagle State Park. Open house is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

October 5-7 Elk Country Fall Color Tour Join us for a special package at the Nature Inn! Arrive in time for Wednesday afternoon’s guided stroll. Enjoy a hearty meal and then gather in the library for a screening of Pennsylvania Elk: Reclaiming the Alleghenies. Thursday will be a full day of activities – bird watching, elk viewing, interpretive elk program, visiting the Elk Country Visitor Center and immersion in a 4-D theatre. For more information check the online calendar of events or contact the Nature Inn at (814) 625-2879.

Friday, October 7 Afternoon Stroll Get outside and enjoy the vibrant colors of the fall while you meander around the local trails to explore what Bald Eagle State Park has to offer. Natural history topics from insects to plants may be discussed. (Participants will be walking at least a mile on uneven surfaces). Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Stroll is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Astronomy: Looking into the Past!

Have you ever wanted to visit the past? Well, here is your chance! Join the Park Naturalist for an evening of observation as you view the night sky and look into the past. Participants of this “out of this world” celestial program will have the opportunity to examine constellations, learn how to navigate at night, and explore the history of stars! Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre. Event is from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Death Notices and Obituaries Pleasant Gap Shirley J Martz, 71, of Pleasant Gap, Passed away Wed., Sept. 21, 2011, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held on October 9, 2011, at 1:30 pm, at the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S Main St., Pleasant Gap, PA with Pastor Thomas Osif officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to the Pleasant Gap Fire Co., 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. Arrangements by Wetzler Funeral Services Inc., Bellefonte. Online Condolences to www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Bellefonte Audrey Gail Wilson, 93, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Centre Crest Nursing Home. Friends will be received Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA from 1-2 pm,. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Vasey officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. Bellefonte, PA 16823. Online condolences to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Merry R. Morris, 96 of Bellefonte, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, at Centre Crest Nursing Home, in Bellefonte. She was born December 25, 1914, in Bloomsburg. Burial and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., Bellefonte.

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Roger A. Bierly

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Retired Centre County Register of Wills, Roger A. Bierly, 68, formerly of Rebersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at home. He was born on June 1, 1943, in Bellefonte.

Roger was married in Port Royal on July 18, 1970 to Joyce Groninger Bierly, a now retired Penns Valley school teacher who resides near Warriors Mark. Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer P. Bierly, an attorney in State College and her husband Stephan Fast, and Mandi Bierly, a writer who lives in Hoboken, NJ. Two brothers survive, Darryl Bierly and his wife Carol Bierly of Nazareth, PA and Keith Bierly and his wife Kimberly Bierly of Centre Hall.

Roger was a 1963 graduate of the Penns Valley Area High School where he was named the outstanding senior athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. Two years later he was named the outstanding player in the Clinton County Baseball League by the Lock Haven Express – once pulling off a rare unassisted triple play.

He graduated from the Williamsport School of Commerce with an associate degree in business administration – and founded and captained the first basketball team in the school’s history.

He served for six years with the 112th Pennsylvania Air National Guard based in State College. He also was a member of numerous clubs and organizations, including the Miles Township Fireman’s Club, the Millheim Lions, and the Bellefonte Kiwanis.

Roger worked with his father at Palmer C. Bierly Office Equipment in Rebersburg prior to forming a partnership with Harrison Tressler in Bierly’s Office Equipment, Pleasant Gap.

Roger was appointed at age 29 by Governor Milton Shapp to the position of State Inheritance Tax

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Centre County Deed Transfers 09/12/2011 thru 09/16/2011

S: Homan, Delmer S. Homan, Clarise D. B: Homan, Heather D. 5859 Penns Valley Road Aaronsburg, PA 16820 $1.00 T/M: Haines S: Wildy, Andrea Wildy, Andrea E. B: Wildy, Martin A. Wildy, Andrea E. 416 Nimitz Avenue State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College S: Smith, Blair D. Smith, Barbara S. Bainbridge, Sue Ellen Bainbridge, Steven R. Bower, Beth A. Bower, Charles E. B: Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church 187 S. Main St. $25,000 T/M: Spring S: Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church B: Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church 187 S. Main St. $1.00 T/M: Spring S: Smith, Blair D. Smith, Barbara S. Bainbridge, Sue Ellen Bainbridge, Steven R. Bower, Beth A. Bower, Charles E. B: Smith, Blair D. Smith, Barbara S. Bainbridge, Sue Ellen Bower, Beth A. 171 S. Main St. Bellefonte, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring S: Emel, Karen E. B: Young, Travis L. 116 Melanie Lane Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 $1.00 T/M: Spring S: Kirk, Alan F. Roenigk, Patricia L. B: Kling, Craig R. Kling, Kimber L. 3112 Sheffield Dr. State College, PA 16801 $239,850 T/M: Ferguson S: Ransom, Sarah M. Woodward, Sarah M. Woodward, Nathan C. B: Serafini, Anthony L. Serafini, Mindy Jo 302 Hunter Run Road Howard, PA 16841 $130,000 T/M: Liberty S: Dempsey, Paul J. Dempsey, Lori A. B: Newman, Geneieve A. 1113 W. Springfield Dr. Bellefonte, PA 16823 $266,500 T/M: Spring S: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC B: Hendricks, Rodney J. 1028 Blue Course Dr. $180,000 T/M: Ferguson

S: Mattern, Ronald D. Mattern, Allen Rex Mattern, Mary Jane Mattern, Daniel L. Mattern, Madeline F. Wilt, Gary G. II Wilt, Amanda Wilt, Gary G. Wilt, Shirley J. B: Rimmey, Troy Rimmey, Heather Nilson Rd. $70,500 T/M: Walker

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S: Contolina, James J. Cantolina, Joann B: Cantolina, James J. Cantolina, Joann 782 Loch Lomond Rd. Philipsburg, PA 16866 $1.00 T/M: Rush

S: Mayes, Cynthia A. B: Mayes, Cynthia A. Foose, Barbara E. 3221 Shellers Bend Unit #800 State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Wells Fargo Bank B: Secretary of Housing & Urban Development 104 Reagan Cir. $1.00 T/M: College S: Jusits, Edward J. Jusits, Tammy A. B: Harter, Betty T. Main St. $22,000 T/M: Millheim

S: Leitzell, Matthew D. Leitzell, Rebecca J. B: Brandewene, Joshua A. Brandewene, Leona M. 1844 Autumnwood Dr. State College, PA 16801 $367,000 T/M: Ferguson

S: Colton, David L. Colton, Dorothy J. B: Dionisio, Felicia Dionisio, Margery D. 212 Canterbury Dr. State College, PA 16803 $246,650 T/M: Patton

S: Appleton, John A. B: Fogleman, James W. Fogleman, Rebecca M. 530 Goss Hollow Ln. Port Matilda, PA 16870 $29,000 T/M: Taylor

S: Thackston, Douglas S. Thackston, Cynthia R. B: Gupta, Shivani 2231 Bristol Ave. State College, PA 16801 $234,900 T/M: Ferguson

S: Anchor Bank B: FGL Investments, LLC 100 Railroad St. $40,000 T/M: Milesburg

S: Keesey, Steven R. Keesey, Marilyn K. B: Keesey, Marilyn K. Keesey, Nicholas R. 1493 Blue Course Dr. State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College

S: Brodie, Lance W. Brodie, Susan R. B: Ferguson Township Sunday Dr. $1.00 T/M: Ferguson

S: Bowman, Leon H. Bowman, Linda H. B: Bowman, Leon H. Bowman, Linda H. Marsh Creek Rd. (South) $1.00 T/M: Curtin

S: U.S. Bank Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities B: Feagley, Gerald H., II 3973 N. Atherton St. $37,299 T/M: Patton S: Grays Woods S & A Homes, Inc. B: Rotthoff, Eric S. Rotthoff, Jessica S. 190 Brynwood Dr. Port Matilda, PA 16870 $294,913 T/M: Patton S: Kline, Joan J. B: Lankes, Kevin S. Lankes, Judy M. 805 Galen Dr. State College, PA 16803 $175,000 T/M: Patton S: Spanos, Dean T. Spanos, Linda A. B: Collins, James J. Collins, Julia 551 Millgate Rd. Bellefonte, PA 16823 $299,000 T/M: Benner

S: Miller, Jack W. B: Ewaskiewicz, Joseph 104 E. Main St. $120,000 T/M: Millheim S: Comly, Charles W., III Comly, Jessica L. Confer, Andrew L., Jr. Confer, Tammy A. B: Comly, Charles W., III Comly, Jessica L. 625 Swartz Hollow Rd. Howard, PA 16841 $1.00 T/M: Howard Twp. S: Shirley M. Catherman Revocable Living Trust Catherman, Shirley M. &T B: Wamsher, Richard A. Wamsher, Bonita J. 109 Ray Ln. $26,800 T/M: Penn

S: Merenkov, Pavel B: Lin, Xunan Bai, Lu S: Berks Construction Co, Inc. 209 Ghaner Dr. B: Laremore, Tatiana N. State College, PA 16803 Laremore, Douglas $232,000 141 Chicory Ave. T/M: Patton Bellefonte, PA 16823 $286,773 T/M: Benner

Appraiser for Centre County. This began his 34-year career working with estate settlements.

Following 10 years as State Appraiser, he was elected Centre County Register of Wills and subsequently re-elected five more times, serving until the end of 2007.

Roger served two terms on the Penns Valley Area School Board, from 1969-1975 and from 1981-1982.

A former Centre County Democratic Chairman, Roger served on the county’s executive committee for many years. Among Roger’s campaigns was Governor Robert P. Casey’s successful run for Governor in 1986.

Roger was a great source of knowledge and strength as each new candidate set off to battle

S: Brickley, Joseph D. Brickley, Vanessa G. Eagle Valley Place, LLC Willar, Curtis Willar, Karen B: Bechdel, Lynn A. Bechdel, Michelle L. 117 Brickley Dr. Howard, PA 16841 $25,000 T/M: Liberty S: Leo, Perry Leo, Betty Ann B: Colton, David L. Colton, Dorothy J. 354 Village Heights Dr. State College, PA 16801-7689 $175,000 T/M: College S: Rider, Richard H. Rider, Vicki J. B: McWhirter, Susan B. 152 McCann Dr. State College, PA 16801 $430,000 T/M: College S: Floyd, William E. Floyd, Cymbra B: Brothman, Vincent Brothman, Vincent C., Jr. Brothman, Nicole 357 Oakley Dr. State College, PA 16803 $189,900 T/M: Patton S: Weyman, Jeffery M. Parkes, Karen J. B: Weyman, Jeffery M. 209 Willowbrook Drive Boalsburg, PA 16827 $1.00 T/M: Harris S: Lancaster, Dale B. Powers, Danae B: Powers, Danae 965 Crabapple Dr. $1.00 T/M: State College S: Patrick, Michael J., Sr. B: Patrick, Michael J., Sr. Patrick, Michael J., Jr. 1700 Woodledge Cir. $1.00 T/M: Patton S: Harmon, Thomas R. Harmon, Lyn D. B: Woodruff, Howard T. Woodruff, Dawn E. 120 Norle St. $182,000 T/M: College S: Walker, James R. Hiltner, Judith R. B: James R. Walker Living Trust Walker, James R. Tr. Hiltner, Judith R. Filmore Rd. $1.00 T/M: Patton

S=Seller B=Buyer T/M=Township/ Municipality

S: Blazosky, John Blazosky, Mary Ann B: Leventry, Ruth Ann Smith, Dorothy Blazosky 222 Blue Course Dr. $1.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Blazosky, John Blazosky, Mary Ann B: Leventry, Ruth Ann Smith, Dorothy Blazosky Laurel Run Rd. $1.00 T/M: Worth S: Blazosky, John Blazosky, Mary Ann B: Leventry, Ruth Ann Smith, Dorothy Blazosky 2542 General Potter Hwy. $1.00 T/M: Potter S: Gray, James K., Jr. Gray, Shirley V. B: Brummert, Jeffrey L. Brummert, Joan M. 1302 Laura Lane Bellefonte, PA 16823 $343,000 T/M: Bellefonte S: McQueary, Michael J. McQueary, Barbara L. B: Bellissimo, Joe Bellissimo, Edythe 1460 Blue Course Dr. $214,000 T/M: Ferguson S: Byler, Joseph A., Jr. Byler, Giselle L. B: Mazza, Charles V. Mazza, Deborah Penns Cave Rd. $175,000 T/M: Gregg S: Dilkes, Joseph R. B: Joseph Rupert Dilkes Living Trust Dilkes, Joseph Rupert Dilkes, Diana Marie Tr. 561 East Hillside Ave. State College, PA 16803-1507 $1.00 T/M: Patton S: Martin, Donald R. Martin, Kay V. Hostutler, Robert C. Hostutler, Carol J. Hoopes, Rowland Hoopes, Sara P. Scarborough, Leonard Scarborough, Frances T. B: Kurtz, Charles K. 139 Grow Lane $100,000 T/M: Potter

S: Long, Vicky L. Co-Extr.

Laird, Judy L. Co-Extr.

Dorothy M. Emel Estate B: Heidrich, Marc F. 210 Whitman Ave Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 $137,500 S: Aurora Loan Services LLC T/M: Spring B: Long, Nancy R. 350 E. Beaver St. $122,550 T/M: Bellefonte S: Blazosky, John Blazosky, Mary Ann B: Leventry, Ruth Ann Smith, Dorothy Blazosky 285 Blazosky Rd. $1.00 T/M: Worth

imposing registration figures. He knew every nook and cranny of Centre County, from local media to what barbers and beauticians would hand out political literature.

His Chairmanship of the Centre County Democratic Party was during the patronage system when many state positions required political party support. If you had Roger on your side, you were generally in pretty good shape. He never shied away from being called a “politician” because he believed it was an honorable profession. He proved that with the life he led.

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