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DECEMBER 23, 2011

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DO I NEED WINTER TIRES ?

Manufacturers of today’s lighter cars all recommend winter tires. Only dedicated winter tires are designed to expel the snow and slush, and maximize your lateral grip and traction in the cold and ice.

WON’T ALL-SEASON TIRES WORK JUST FINE?

By design all-season tires are a compromise. That compromised goal prevents them from being a master of any one driving condition. Winter tires are specifically designed to excel in the water, snow and ice and that is what they do.

I’VE GOT 4 WHEEL DRIVE, I CAN GO ANYWHERE!

4WD and All-Wheel drive vehicles do help you get going, but they are also heavier and therefore have longer stopping distances. Winter tires are superior to all-terrain tires for stopping and turning in winter driving conditions.

MY OWNER’S MANUAL SAYS THAT I SHOULD PUT WINTER TIRES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS

The tires on 4WD and All-Wheel drive vehicles should always be the same. Mixing tires on any vehicle will create a dissimilarity in the braking and traction that may lead to handling problems or a loss of control. One end of the vehicle may perform very well and go, turn or stop when you want it to, but the other end may not.

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This photo of the Gazebo in Talleyrand Park was taken by Tim Weight.

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Editor’s Prologue

Letters to the Editor Thank you from The Halls

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

The happy faces and festive colors on our front cover say it all. It’s time to rejoice, share, and be thankful. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, the winter solstice, or the coming of a new year, our good thoughts are with you. Thanks to Tim, Karen, Amy, Sam, Brian, and Ebun for these stunning holiday images.

We’ve enjoyed sharing your news throughout the year and helping you to make an even bigger difference in our communities. My first calendar year as Gazette’s managing editor was a terrific experience. I believe next year will be even better.

Your many good comments and best wishes show that you’ve accepted us as your community newspaper. However, we still need and respect your continued ideas and expertise. Let me know if we should provide more coverage of issues, topics, and central PA locales. We’d also like to add more advice by local experts – chefs, sportsmen, personal trainers, historians, financial wizards, medical pros – you name it. Please continue to offer your news, critiques, and suggestions.

This issue features end-of-the-year holiday events – free Christmas and New Year’s dinners, holiday cash bingo, candlelight services, and, of course, State College First Night. You’ll find an easy-to-use schedule of First Night events inside.

Look for our tribute to men and women who make Centre County a better place to live – an example of Good Neighbors who give back to their communities all year long.

The first Gazette Stock Market Game Challenge is complete. It was a great success and a tribute to practical, hands-on education. Kudos to all five school teams – especially first- and second-place winners, State College High and CPI. We’re taking this week off to spend with our families. The Gazette staff wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will return January 7 with our Resolutions’ issue. If you know how to help people keep their resolutions, write to me, so we can share your advice.

The Gazette is all about you – your news, your triumphs, your everyday lives, and their associated challenges. Together we can keep Happy Valley happy and ensure a safe, more-prosperous new year.

Speaking of more prosperous, thanks for reading The Gazette and patronizing our advertisers. Encourage others to follow your lead.

Enjoy the bowl games, leftovers, relatives, and sparkling decorations. Take a nap. Sing along. Watch a child. These next few weeks have us sliding in to home base – where we’re sure to find a winning attitude and hopes of an even better future.

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Francis and I want to thank you for your prayers support during this time. We have been blessed this year in spite of his accident. We really appreciate all the time, effort and cost that went into making the Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser a success. Thanks to everyone that worked so hard planning and preparing to make everything turn out just perfect. We want to thank everyone that took time out of their busy schedules to come and support us.

Francis is scheduled to have surgery again Februar y 14th, and we again ask for prayer that the surgery will be successful and Francis will heal quickly. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Sincerely, Francis and Eileen Hall

Thanks for Your Support The East Penns Valley Library Association just completed its second-annual Basket Raffle of merchandise and gifts from 18 of the merchants, craftspeople and service providers of Penns Valley.

For the second year it was a great success and we thank all those who donated their wares to make up the baskets and for all of you who bought the raffle tickets.

We are excited about the programs of the library and are pleased that we have the support of so many residents of the valley.

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Centre Count y Schools Gazette Stock Market Game Players Honored Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

Allan Darr, of ProAct, Inc, Tom Mertz, of Lion Country Institute of Science and Technology (CPI), Katie Cramer did Kia and this Gazette reporter recognized all the students it alone to make it to second place under the leadership of that participated in the Centre County Gazette Stock Market teacher, Krista Renzo, beating out three other schools with a Game from Economics Pennsylvania on December 20 at a portfolio value of $100,407. recognition luncheon held at the CPI school in Pleasant Gap. In third place, under the leadership of teacher Diane The Gazette, along with four local businesses, partnered to Lucas, Bald Eagle’s students, Damon Lucas, Tyler Baney, Evan support five local schools by sponsorsing the Stock Market Kim, and Travis Giedroc came in third place with $95,939.

Game Challenge.

Students won savings bonds and other prizes. Bellefonte and

Allan Darr served as master of ceremonies for the Penns Valley came in fourth and fifth, respectively. program. Mr. Mertz had a presentation about decision When asked what the most important thing they learned making for the students and this reporter shared some infor- in the Stock Market Game was, students gave answers like: mation about The Gazette, including its history and commit- put in the time, study the market, have patience, analyze the ment to printing school-related stories. In addition, Penns stock statistics, look at companies doing research and develValley School District Superintendent Brian Griffith shared opment, and find companies that do well, not just the ones some of his financial knowledge with the students. He had making your favorite products. These kids have obviously participated in the Stock Market Game with his own students done their homework and learned well! The Gazette congratuyears ago when he was a teacher. lates and thanks all the participants in this program.

One team of three to five high school students repre- The Stock Market Game program was provided by the sented each school in this local competition. The schools Gazette and local businesses, Fulton Bank, ProAct LTD, Lion were Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, Penns Valley, and State College Country KIA, and Videon Central, Inc. For more informahigh schools, along with Central Pennsylvania Institute for tion, go to www.economicspa.org or call Carolyn Shirk at Science and Technology (CPI). Each team was given $100,000 570-975-5149. in hypothetical money and invested it in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The team with the most money at the end of 10 weeks won. The top three teams were listed in the newspaper each week during the game that began on October 19 and finished on December 16. It offered students a chance to learn economic and financial concepts that they will use for the rest of their lives.

The rankings of the teams with the highest portfolio were recognized. State College High School, under the leadership of Jeffrey Kissell came in first place with $103,909. His winning students were Ed Goodall, Connor Paul, Zico Brian Griffith asked students Khayat, Andrew Bachman, and Craig Suape. about the importance of what they learned.

One student at Central Pennsylvania Allan Darr congratulates CPI’s lone participant, Katie Cramer (center), and her advisor Krista Renzo for a second-place finish.

Port Matilda Elementary Students Agree: FOSS is Fun

By Rose Hoover

PORT MATILDA – The Bald Eagle Area School District uses the Full Option Science System (FOSS) in its elementary classes. The program is “kit” oriented and each kit has a Teacher Notebook with content information and questions using an Inquiry Based format.

For example, these Port Matilda fifth-grade students are helping the Kindergarten students sew Christmas stockings (of course) during the recently studied Kindergarten FOSS Unit on Fabric, where students are introduced to a wide variety of fabrics in a systematic way, so that they become familiar with fabrics’ properties, discover what happens when they are tested, and discover how they interact with other materials, including water.

Some of the questions the Kindergarten students investigated during the two-week unit were: How are fabrics different? What is fabric used for and how is it made? How does dirty fabric get clean? Students also learned about weaving, sewing, and dyeing cloth.

The elementary students look forward to science classes, and some students even opt-out of recess in order to continue to work on experiments. FOSS Science and fun go together!

Port Matilda Elementary fifth-grade student Luke Bloom (right) helps kindergarten student Manuel Espinoza sew a Christmas stocking as part of a FOSS Science Project.

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Allan Darr (left) with the first-place team from State College High School. Left to right, they are: Connor Paul, Zico Khayat, Andrew Bachman, Craig, Suape, and advisor Jeff Kissell.

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Young Scholars Charter School Wins Two Awards at the First Lego League Challenge Contribtuted by YSCP

STATE COLLEGE – An eight-student team called Robo Scholars, from Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School (YSCP), recently received the First Place Robot Performance Award and the Second Place Champion’s Award out of 23 teams competing in the First Lego League Challenge held recently in Pottstown. The competition involved two areas, Project Presentation and Robot Design. For the Project Presentation, the students researched, invented a device called “Frozonizer” that is used in a refrigerator to eliminate bacteria from fruits and vegetables using ozone technology. For the Robot Design competition, the students designed a robot using Lego parts that had to perform a number of tasks.

“The competition required the students, who are in grades five to eight, to explore an actual problem that today’s scientists and engineers are trying to solve. They discovered that bacteria from fruits and vegetables is a common cause of over 25 million illness and 1300 deaths in the US annually,” said the team’s advisor and YSCP information technology specialist Mr. Amanov.

Mrs. Naeem, a YSCP teacher and the other team advisor, noted that the students met three times a week, including Saturdays, to complete the robot and prepare for the competition which included a Q & A session and presentations. As part of the competition, the Lego-based autonomous robot had to complete many challenging tasks on a thematic playing surface during a two-and-a-half-minute session.

Robo Scholars received guidance from experts at Penn State University and State College High School. The Penn State microbiology lab assisted by helping students conduct experiments on the effectiveness of their device to kill bacteria.

The First Lego League Challenge 2011 is an international competition where more than 200,000 students from

55 countries compete. On January 27, Robo Scholars will take their project to the Philadelphia Championship, to be held at the University of Pennsylvania, where 48 teams will compete to advance to the World Festival.

“We are so proud of our students for their outstanding achievement,” said Levent Kaya, YSCP CEO.

YSCP students in the Robo Scholars club are: (Back L to R) Roshan Haque, Mrs. Naeem, Mr. Amanov, Jason Gines, Esman Umarov, Danila Berezin, and Ethan Flubacher. (Front L to R) Isha Chakraborty, Oliver Rose, and Riya Chakraborty

Oliver Rose (L) and Ethan Flubacher are shown operating the robot created by the Robo Scholars club at Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School during the First Lego League Challenge competition.

The team won the First Place Robot Achievement Award out of 23 teams and will advance to the Philadelphia Championship in January.

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BUSINESS BRIEF

CATA Welcomes Tammy Gentzel to Board

By Amy Debach-Confer

Contributed by CATA

STATE COLLEGE – The Centre the 1999 county-wide needs Area Transportation Authority assessment. She has also served (CATA) welcomed Ms. Tammy as a community representative Gentzel to its Board of Direcon the Centre County Office tors as its newly-appointed State of Transportation Advisory College Borough representative.

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Gentzel became the execu Gentzel was appointed tive director of the Centre County by the Borough to the CATA United Way in 2010. Prior to Board of Directors following the Tammy Gentzel holding that position, she served resignation of member Kathryn as the executive director at Community Help Bittner. “I am certain that I can speak for the Centre, regional coordinator at Citizens for entire CATA organization when I say that we Reliable and Safe Highways, and a project are truly excited to have Ms. Gentzel join our Board,” states Hugh Mose, CATA General coordinator at Penn State.

She previously chaired the Special Trans- Manager. “Tammy brings to the position portation Task Force, formed to respond expertise that will further strengthen the to gaps in transportation services that were organization, and thereby enhance the identified through Voices, Values and Vision, services provided…to the community.”

Finding Home:

Something’s Different Here

By Cheryl Edwards

I can’t tell you the date that I realized I was living someplace special, but I can tell you it was a Monday. My boyfriend (to grant him some privacy, I’ll call him “MM” for “Military Man”) left for work well before the trash truck rumbled down our street. It was cold and I was probably in my PJs well past noon. When I ventured out the door, I found our trash can had already been brought up the driveway and was sitting by the garage door.

I mentioned this to MM. He said he suspected the neighbor across the street.

Sure enough, a few weeks later I spotted said neighbor bringing up trash cans for several nearby homes. At one point, I thanked him. He truly seemed worried that I was upset about the habit which most certainly was not the case. He noted that he was home a lot and just figured he was out anyway so he’d help.

I really saw the neighborhood kick into action a few months later. Many of our neighbors are seniors and the husband in one couple suffered a scary health crisis. MM said this neighbor had been particularly welcoming, calling him and his wife the perfect example of a kindly older couple. I watched across our adjoining yards as different people brought

up the newspaper or just checked on his wife.

We brought flowers over, too, but I was more impressed by the stream of people I saw out mowing the lawn. This man kept an immaculate lawn and the neighbors made sure it didn’t suffer. Thankfully, he recovered and was back at it himself in time.

In my Boston suburb apartment, I knew a few people from my shuttle van to the train, but I couldn’t have told you who lived across the hall from me. I might have picked out the voices from the apartment next door (thin walls!), but not the faces. Outside Atlanta, I had a house in a lovely little subdivision. I did know the neighbors, some to wave to and some by name, but I’d have felt awkward knocking at a door. Not the case in Bellefonte.

We hosted a party the weekend before July 4th and many of our neighbors came. I shared with them my new label for the block. It’s a “cup of sugar” community. You can knock on any door if you’re caught short mid-baking and be happily supplied with a cup of sugar to finish up. They won’t even expect a couple cookies in return (though I highly doubt they’d object to the offer!!).

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Over the holiday season many question For oven roasting, place the chestnuts the actuality that there are those who still on a baking sheet or in a shallow pan. For roast chestnuts on an open fire. Although roasting on an open fire you will need either purchasing chestnuts in a grocery store may an actual chestnut roaster that has two sides be simpler, the experience of roasting them with holes, and a long handle or a popcorn nostalgically on an open fire, as the song roasting pan. You can also use a cast-iron states, may be a lost art. While some prefer skillet, being careful not to burn yourself, to take the easier way out and roast them in as the chestnuts need to be shaken several an oven, the process is still being shared with times during their roasting. If all else fails, a families during the holidays. “mountain pie” maker or fireplace shovel can

In October, I grabbed a bowl and be used as well. ventured into my lawn where a large chestnut While roasting over an open fire is what tree stands. Hanging from the song says, one should the branches and lying actually roast them over a on the ground were the nice bed of embers as the spiky clusters of chestfire may burn the outsides to nuts. Picking up the first quickly. It will take about 25 chestnut, I screamed, minutes to roast them over quickly dropping it to the a fire and about the same in ground.

The extremely an oven. The chestnuts will spiky hull that encases the open further where the X was actual nut requires heavy made and make a popping Roasted chestnuts duty gloves to pick up comnoise when they’re finished. fortably. After running back to the garage for Another recipe for chestnuts would be to coat gloves, I filled the bowl with the chestnuts. them in oil and prepare them on a stovetop One can buy the chestnuts pre-shucked or go skillet, keeping in mind all of the other steps. through the process of taking the spiky hull Remove the chestnuts from their pan and off, using utility gloves. allow them to cool on a dishcloth. The chest Chestnuts grow throughout the year nuts are easiest to peel when they’re still warm but, come to their peak around the holiday but, because they get so hot, you’ll need to wait season. This is why they are referred to so about ten minutes before peeling. To finish the much during this time. There are several process, peel off the shell of the chestnut and varieties of chestnuts but, most prefer the enjoy! Chestnuts are tasty to eat as they are, Castagne or Marroni variety for roasting. I include them in baking recipes that require prefer the kind that grows in my lawn! Chest- chestnuts, or they can be dipped in butter and nuts have a sweet flavor and are one of the rolled in cinnamon for a festive flare. only nuts that contain vitamin C.

On Christmas day, last year, my aunt

After either gathering and removing the brought chestnuts from Boston. We roasted chestnut hulls or purchasing them, the first them before unwrapping gifts and they were step is to rinse and dry the nuts then score an delicious! The process of roasting them is a X shape on the flat side of each chestnut. This perfect way to start a family tradition around will allow the steam to escape and prevent the holidays and will become a conversation them from exploding when roasted! There are piece as well as a tasty treat while singing, special chestnut knives and full kits available. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack

You can then build a fire in a fireplace, Frost nipping at you nose, Yuletide carols outside, or set your oven to 425 degrees, for being sung by the fire, and folks dressed up roasting in the oven. like Eskimos!” Happy holidays to all!

CCRRA Recycling Tip

By Amy Schirf, Centre County Solid Recycling & Refuse Authority The Centre County Solid Waste Authority has changed its name to the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority to reflect more of what we do. In that sense, the

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

Look for more recycling tips in 2012.

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In observance of the upcoming holiday season, riders are reminded that CATABUS and CATARIDE services will operate only until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 (specific route information can be found by clicking on “Rider Alerts” on the CATA Web site, www.catabus.com).

There will be no service Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day), Monday, December 26 (Christmas Observed), Sunday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) or Monday, January 2 (New

Community Conversation: Addressing Sexual Abuse In A Town This Size (2011)

Sun, Jan 29 at 7pm $7 for adults, $5 students & seniors Film is not rated, Parental Discretion Advised Presented by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center and The State Theatre

Recent events have brought to light a problem that is pervasive in all communities, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by his or her 18th birthday. The Centre County Women’s Resource Center and The State Theatre invite our community to come together for a screening and discussion of the documentary, In A Town This Size.

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CATA’s Administrative and Downtown Pass Sales offices will both be closed Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2. The Downtown Pass Sales Office will also be closed Tuesday, December 27, through Friday, December 30.

For additional information on CATA’s holiday service schedule, please visit www. catabus.com or call (814) 238-CATA(2282).

PAWS Purr-sonal

Young grey and white female seeks new family who will give her as much love as the guardian angel who found and rescued her. Despite being tiny physically, Mimi’s spirit is huge and she doesn’t let an old injury that resulted in a plate in her leg slow her down. Mimi can spend all day playing with any kind of cat toy. This social butterfly is also the first to greet any visitors at the door and the last to say goodbye.

If you can welcome this sweet girl into your home, please visit PAWS when we reopen to the public after the holidays (on January 7) or read her heart-warming story at http://www.centrecountypaws.org/cats/.

CBICC Accepting Award Nominations Contributed by CBICC

STATE COLLEGE – Each year the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) provides the opportunity for both individuals and businesses to be recognized for professional and personal achievements.

Awards are offered in eight categories and will be presented at the CBICC’s annual Awards Gala which will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Penn Stater Conference Center.

Nominations from the CBICC membership are now being accepted. The Chamber is encouraging members to take an active role in the nomination process by submitting names of those individuals and businesses that they feel are worthy of this honor.

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The awards that will include: • CBICC Spirit Award • Community Service Award • Corporate Philanthropy Award • Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award • Outstanding CBICC Volunteer of the Year Award • Outstanding Technology Company of the Year Award • Quality of Life Award • Small Business of the Year Award

To read more about the award criteria and to submit a business or individual to be accepted through the nomination process, go to www.cbicc.org or contact the CBICC at (814) 234-1829.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Holiday Closings Contributed by PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed December 24 to December 26 for Christmas and December 31 through January 2 for the New Year’s holiday.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.state.pa.us.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license and photo ID renewals;

vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; and exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings is available on the website under “News, Stats and Facts.”

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter. com/PennDOTNews.

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A Handful of Great Kids’ Events Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

CENTRE HALL – Children in Centre Hall celebrated the Christmas season in a variety of ways recently. December 7, the Kindergarten through second grade students at Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School held their Holiday Concert at the school. A standing-room-only crowd watched and listened as 130 students sang six songs, beginning with Snow is Falling Today, which was appropriate, since snow was indeed falling as the kids sang. Under the direction of music teacher Evelyn Mugridge, the kids gave a great performance, finishing up with We Wish You a Merry Christmas to an applauding crowd.

The next night, December 8, the third and fourth graders presented their Holiday Concert. The fourth-grade band took the stage first. This group of 24 students is composed of beginners who blew their first notes just three months ago. Evelyn Mugridge also instructs and directs this group. The band performed five songs, including two Christmas songs; Good King Wenceslas and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Given the high standards of the Penns Valley music program, it was great to see these youngsters performing their first concert, knowing they will evolve into high quality musicians.

The third- and fourth-grade chorus filled the stage with 85 singers, and performed six numbers, beginning with the classic, Silver Bells, and finishing with We Wish You a Swingin’ Holiday. They sang well, and delighted the full house crowd.

Thursday, December 15, at 9:30 am, students from the Playschool at Grace United Methodist Church gathered in the church basement social hall to decorate gingerbread houses.

Five rows of tables were filled with 59 assembled gingerbread

Heather and Keith Luse generously donated all the supplies to make and decorate the gingerbread houses for the Grace United Methodist Playschool.

houses, each with an inverted ice-creamcone Christmas tree in its front yard. It looked like a scale model of a housing development!

The gingerbread houses, Meghan Wert, age five, worked with assembled and her grandmother, Janice Wert. mounted on plywood bases, were donated by Heather and Keith Luse of Centre Hall, who operate Delectable Delights, which makes Three-year-old Collin Fohringer Five-year-old Carllee and four-yearwedding and other occasion cakes and cookies. The Luse’s decorated with help from his mother, old Caden Simco, of Spring Mills, also donated all the icing and toppings for the kids to Elizabeth. enjoyed talking to Santa. decorate their gingerbread houses. Head teacher, Patti hash browns, and drinks, all prepared by fire company Schweir said that the playschool has 52 children enrolled.

Most are from the Penns Valley area, with some from Pleasant members. The kids had a word with Santa, and then each child received a gift donated by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Gap and Bellefonte.

With help from parents and grandparents, the kids Old Fort American Legion.

Fire company member, Jack Muthersbaugh, said that the chose decorations from more than 25 trays of candy treats, and began decorating the gingerbread houses. Much creativ- fire company hosts the breakfast not as a fundraiser, but as ity was seen in the decorations, and it was hard to tell who a (hopefully) break-even event. They have been hosting the was having more fun, the kids or the adults! About an hour breakfast annually for about 10 years. Most of the kids were seemed to fly by, and one by one, the children and adults left eager to talk to Santa, but a few were too stricken with Claustrophobia (bad joke) to approach the big man. Maybe next the church carrying their gingerbread treasures home.

On Saturday morning, December 17, the Centre Hall year!

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Centre Hall, and Fire Company hosted Breakfast with Santa at the fire hall.

At 8 a.m., the children and parents began arriving and lining nowhere was that more evident than in these great children’s up for a hearty breakfast of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, toast, activities. Merry Christmas to all!

Playschool children picked toppings for their gingerbread houses.

Third- and fourth-grade chorus performed.

Daniel Packer, age four, talked with Santa at the Centre Hall Fire Company’s Breakfast With Santa event.

Fourth-grade band played Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.

Penny Waltz showed her four year old granddaughter, Haven Gates, Five-year-old Cole Hagan decorated his of Aaronsburg how to put green gingerbread house while his mother, icing on a Christmas tree.

Michelle watched.

Kindergarten through second grade chorus sang Christmas songs.

Tom Barner cooked up ham and bacon for Breakfast With Santa.

Community Centre Board Holds Public Meeting Article & photos by Sam Stitzer

SPRING MILLS – Proponents of the proposed Ram Com- Donita Rudy presented financial information includmunity Centre held a public informational meeting at the ing mortgage options, loan default scenario, and projected Penns Valley High School auditorium on the evening of revenue from the center. The YMCA would be the single Wednesday, December 14. largest revenue contributor. Their revenue plus the other

The Ram Centre is planned as a two-story building which tenants would create projected annual revenue of $455,000. would house a basketball gym, a cardio and weightlifting Former state legislator, Helen Wise gave her personal About 150 people attended the informational meeting. room, a trainer’s room, multipurpose rooms, locker rooms, testimony and support for the center, then Allan Darr gave and showers on the first floor. The YMCA of Centre County concluding remarks, and Chris Hosterman followed with an concerns, but many citizens left the meeting unsatisfied with has agreed to lease and run this recreation space. The second update on the capital funding campaign. the answers they received. It was noted that answers to about floor would have several tenants, including a child care center, After the speakers had concluded, a question and answer 60 questions appear on the Ram Centre Web site at http:// a senior center, and a 10,000-square-foot medical facility. The session was opened, and became rather heated. A major tinyurl.com/Ram-Centre-Questions. If the controversies facility would be located on Penns Valley Area School District issue is whether the center should be built on school district can be resolved, the Ram Centre holds the promise of being land, behind the high school in Penn Township. In July, The property. Opponents of this idea cited concerns of safety, cost a valuable asset to the Penns Valley community, providing Penns Valley Area school board approved a 30-year lease of of widening the access road to the center, and possible tax much needed space for athletic and social events in the area. property for the center, starting at the rate of $8,800 a year, increases. Ram Centre proponents attempted to address these with annual increases based on the rate of inflation. A fundraising campaign has begun to raise money for the center.

Several speakers were included in the meeting agenda. An overview of the center project was given

by Allan Darr. Howard Long, representing the YMCA described their involvement in the center.

Penns Valley School District Superintendent Brian Griffith gave details of the district’s lease of the land for the Ram Centre.

Jane Taylor, from the Centre County Office of Aging described the proposed Senior Center, noting that there are 2,830 people aged 60+ in the Penns Valley School Donita Rudy spoke of mortgage options and Jane Taylor gave details Brian Griffith addressed the school district’s role District who could be served by this center. projected annual revenue for the center. of the proposed Senior Center. in the Ram Centre.

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Taking a Holiday Ride on the Santa Express Train

By Karen Dabney

BELLEFONTE – “ All Aboard!” Four toots on the steam whistle, and the Santa Express Train pulled out of Bellefonte Train Station, carrying a sold-out crowd of more than 325 enthusiastic passengers through the scenic Centre County countryside. From Friday, December 16 to Sunday, December 18, more than 3,250 people traveled on the 10 Santa Express Train rides.

During the 1 p.m. Saturday excursion, Gwen Strouse asked her children where they were going today. “The North Pole!” they cried.

Christmas music played over the loud speakers, followed by a reading of The Polar Express. Children watched the scenery and listened. After the train pulled into Pleasant Gap and began the return trip, Santa, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Reindeer, and other holiday characters walked through the cars, greeting the passengers.

“It’s very nice,” said Jan Thomas of Altoona, “seems very well organized.”

This was the first train ride for some. Ten-month-old Eleanor Meier of State College gazed at Santa’s bearded face with wide eyes as she was held by her father, John Meier. Her mother Mary and young brother Henry watched.

“We were here last year with just Henry,” said Meier. He observed that the daytime trips seemed very different than the night excursions. “You need to do both.”

Shanin Yale of Dubois rode the train with her husband Adam and children Chantel, Sienna, Cole and Dalton. “It’s our first time. A friend recommended this to us. She came last year and had a really good time.”

Raechelle Saylor of State College and her sons, Zane and Terrance, made a video of the ride for her train buff father.

“It’s really nice. It’s just long enough to get the feel of a train but not too long so they’re bouncing off the walls.”

Terrance Saylor said, “I thought it was fun.

You get to see landscape you don’t usually get to see.”

The Santa Express Train rides are an annual

fundraiser for the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society, a not-for profit, all-volunteer organization that focuses on preserving and sharing the railroading heritage of Bellefonte.

“It’s become very popular,” said Susan Hochreiter, BHRS corresponding secretary. “We were sold out three weeks ago.”

Andy Richards, BHRS treasurer, said that the event is a partnership between several groups. The historic rail cars and caboose are loaned to the BHRS by owner Jeff Pontius of Penn Valley Railroad, who also donates a crew to prepare the cars and play the holiday characters. Three of the coaches date from 1927, and the other cars were built in the 1950s.

The Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad provided the two modern diesel electric locomotives and engine crews at no cost.

“It’s a tremendous amount that they’re donating,” Richards said. “They contribute a significant amount of money to this.”

Dan Durachko, BHRS president, said, “We’ve been running this train since 2005 or 2006, with a break in 2009.

We ran Christmas trains with our RDC steel trains for many years before that.” He said that the money pays for restoring the cars owned by BHRS and for the insurance needed to do the train rides.

The society is currently restoring one of their two original Bellefonte Central Railroad cars, a 1920s caboose. The next restoration project is their pre-1920 Bellefonte Central snowplow car.

The BHRS is also repairing their two self-powered Rail Diesel Cars. Both need new windows and one needs a bathroom, a generator, and air conditioning. When these repairs are complete, the BHRS can offer air-conditioned train rides in the spring and summer, in addition to the annual Fall Foliage and Santa Express rides.

Nick Rapak (left), a car host, and Andrew Richards, the treasurer of the Bellefonte Historical and Railroad Society, are two of the many dedicated volunteers who make the train rides possible.

The Santa Express train left Bellefonte Station with a sold-out crowd of more than 325 passengers.

Rita Cunningham, Mike Cunningham, and Jay Billetts of Spruce Creek enjoyed the Santa Express train ride.

The historic caboose (left) is being restored and the pre-1920 snowplow car will be next. Some of the proceeds from the Santa Express rides will be used to fund the restoration projects.

Christmas Dinner to Serve All

STATE college – All are invited to a Christmas Day Dinner hosted by the State College Presbyterian Church on December 25, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the church’s Social Hall, at the corner of Fraser and Beaver, 132 W. Beaver, State College.

The traditional turkey dinner is free of charge and will be shared by people from many walks of life including a variety of traditions and

faiths, Centre County natives and international neighbors, and even those who find themselves traveling through the area over the holidays.

Transportation can be pre-arranged by calling (814) 238-2422. For those who are unable to attend in person due to health issues, delivery of the meal on Christmas Day can also be arranged.

For 20 years, State College Presbyterian Church has hosted Christmas Dinner, serving 200-300 meals each year. Many people who find themselves in the State College and Centre County area for the holidays have made this gathering a part of their holiday tradition: Internationals who work or study at the University

(photos by Karen Dabney) and are not able to travel home – as well as internationals who are resettled in the community. For some, this may be their first Christmas dinner in the U.S. People who may not be able to travel to join families or friends due to weather, health or economic constraints Individuals who are between homes, jobs, and other extenuating circumstances Longtime members of the community who enjoy the chance to celebrate Christmas Day with new and old friends

Greg Elliott, with several year’s tenure as the Christmas Day Dinner coordinator, commented,

(Photos by Tim Weight) “This event has become a significant part of my family’s Christmas tradition. It is a thrill to share a meal and the day with people from so many corners of our community. We hope that past guests – and new dinner guests alike – will join us this year.”

Research suggests that holidays can be a particularly isolating time of year in which depression, financial pressures, and family challenges are all magnified. Community gatherings that enable people to share a meal are one way that people can connect with others, which can mitigate isolation.

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Holiday Events

In addition to this calendar, see Save the Date in the Entertainment section!

Through DECEMBER 24 Support Red Cross Gift Wrap Project Now through December 24 at the Nittany Mall, volunteers from the Centre Communities Chapter of the American Red Cross are cheerfully wrapping gifts to raise funds for Red Cross programs. Shoppers may choose from 10 different gift wrap papers and have all their packages wrapped while they wait. Gifts purchased anywhere may be brought to the Holiday Gift Wrap Center. The wrapping service is near center stage and Santa.

DECEMBER 24 Candlelight Service All are welcome to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m. at the log cabin church on Rt.322 just one mile east of the SPCA near Potters Mills. For more info call the church at (814) 466-6064 or see nittanybaptist.org

Christmas Dinner for All All are invited to a Christmas Day Dinner hosted by the State College Presbyterian Church on December 25 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the church’s Social Hall, at the corner of Fraser and Beaver, 132 W. Beaver, State College. The traditional turkey dinner is free of charge and will be shared by people from many walks of life including a variety of traditions and faiths, Centre County natives and international neighbors, and even those who find themselves traveling through the area over the holidays. Transportation and home delivery can be prearranged by calling (814) 238-2422.

Candlelight Communion St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap is having a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service December 24 starting at 7:30 p.m. Special Christmas music will begin at 7 p.m. The community is invited.

Free Community Christmas Dinner Faith Church in Bellefonte Faith Church will once again host the annual Bellefonte Free Community Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 25th from 4 to 6 p.m. A traditional Christmas dinner will be served. The church is at 512 Hughes Street, behind Bellefonte High School. If you would like to have dinner delivered, need transportation, or for more information call (814) 355-3358 or check bellefontefaith. com. Over 900 dinners were served last year at Faith Church and delivered to homes in the community. This is the 17th year and helping with the dinner has become part of many families’ Christmas Day tradition.

DECEMBER 25 Free Christmas Dinner The Bald Eagle Valley Community UMC is hosting free Christmas dinner with all the trimmings in the fellowship hall December 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Free deliveries are available to shut-ins and others unable to make it to the church.

For more information or to order a meal please call Judy Dyke (814) 355-2647 or the church office (814) 353-8870 before December 23.

DECEMBER 30 Holiday All Cash Bingo It’s Holiday All Cash Bingo at Milesburg/Boggs Twp Community Center Milesburg on December 30. Guaranteed $1,200 cash payout. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. $20 Price includes 20 regular games, sauerkraut, pork, mashed potatoes and hotdogs. It’s sponsored by Milesburg Lions Club. All proceeds benefit Community Center building fund for roof replacement.

First Night 2012

Schedule of Events

By Ebun Adewumi

STATE COLLEGE – Ice sculptures.

Kettle Corn. Musical performances. Giant puppets.

Carriage rides. Reindeer. These are only some of the events, performances, Carriage rides start at 7 p.m. and require a button and an additional $3. and things to check out while at State College’s 2012 First Night event December 31 to January 1. Dubbed a “family-oriented, alcohol-free, art-and music-centered New Years celebration,” First Night strives to be just that with so many things to do and see.

First Night’s giant carved ice sculptures are its most popular attraction. Large ice sculptures will be located in the 100 block of South Allen Street, while smaller oneblock sculptures will be located in Sidney Friedman Park, on the Municipal Building Plaza, and in front of sponsoring businesses and churches downtown.

While checking out the giant ice sculptures is free, most performances and workshops require the purchase of a First Night Button, which cost $8 for adults and $5 for children aged five to 12. The buttons allow you to access everything at no additional cost except for the carriage rides which will require an extra $3.

And don’t forget the excellent food that First Night has to offer.

There will be kettle corn at Sidney Friedman Park. There will be hot strudel and hot nuts on South Allen Street. Also University Baptist and Brethren Church, Faith United The ice sculptures will be on Church of Christ, and Rotary Club display all weekend. of State College will have menus that include such as chili, hot dogs with sauerkraut, home made breads, desserts, and hot chocolate. photos by Brian Baney)

Out With the Old

New Year’s Eve Live Entertainment

Saturday, December 31, 2011 Giant Ice Sculptures – 10 a.m. to midnight South Allen Street and Sidney Friedman Park First Night® State College Ice Sculptors in Action – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. South Allen Street One Block Ice Sculpture Exhibit – 10 a.m. to midnight Downtown and Sidney Friedman Park Resolution Exhibits – noon to midnight – Sidney Friedman Park, South Allen Street & Municipal Building Deacons of Dixieland – 2 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ Chuck Flayhart: Comedy, Magic & Other Stuff – 2:30, 4:30, 8 & 10 p.m. Penn State Downtown Theatre The Puppet Factory presents The Precious Pearl – 1, 3, & 5 p.m. Days Inn Penn State Middle-earth Studios presents The Gypsy Princess – 2, 4, & 7:30 p.m., Westminster Hall, State College Presbyterian Church Billy Kelly & the Blahblahblahs – 3 p.m. University Baptist & Brethren Church Toot-in-Common – 3:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Trombone Chowder – 4 p.m.; Faith United Church of Christ ZUMBA – 4 p.m. State College Municipal Building Upstairs Lobby Hexagon Jazz Sextet – 4:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Ice Skating – Accompanied by the sounds of Larry Moore Productions - (requires $2 ice skate rental) – 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m.; Penn State Ice Pavilion Pepper Lotus Tribal Belly Dance Troupe – 5 p.m. University Baptist & Brethren Church Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church will offer Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m.

Giant Puppet Display – 6 p.m. Canterbury Hall, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Live Mannequins – 6 p.m. Appalachian Outdoors Tr-HANDS-formation – 6 p.m. State College Presbyterian Church

The Arena – Martin Street/State College

12/31 Hybrid Ice The Autoport – S. Atherton St., State College

12/31 New Year’s Eve Bash

Featuring Firestorm Entertainment Bar Bleu – Downtown State College

12/31 Ted McCloskey & HiFis,

10:30pm The Brewery – Downtown State College

12/31 The Brew Devils, 10pm The Darkhorse Tavern – Downtown State College

12/31 DMX, Darts, TV, etc.

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar – Downtown State

DECEMBER 31 Chile Café during First Night Visit the Chili Café, a chili dinner to benefit Friendship Tutoring Program at Faith United Church of Christ. It’s New Year’s Eve from 4 to 6:30 p.m., with homemade chili, corn bread, desserts, and beverages, adults $8, children 12 and under $4. The meal will be served in Romig Hall on the lower level of the church, 300 West College Avenue. For more info, call (814)237-3904 or visit faithucc.org.

New Year’s Eve Dance The Miles Township Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a New Year’s Eve dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve at the fire hall. Anyone 21 and over is welcome. The price is $10 with a valid ID. This is a BYOB Dance with a DJ. Hot dogs and sauerkraut will be served at midnight.

JANUARY 1 Free Community NY Lunch Free Community New Year’s Day Dinner-Featuring Pork & Sauerkraut will be held Sunday, January 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard Street, Bellefonte. For info, call (814) 355-9425.

JANUARY 6 Carols and Scripture for Epiphany Everyone is welcome to a service of Scripture reading and carols to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 160 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap. This festival day marks the end of the Christmas season and the coming of the three kings to see the child Jesus. There will be refreshments following the Rev. Shock’s service.

State College Area High School Jazz Band – 6:30 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church Below Centre – 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Carriage Rides – 7 p.m. Mayor Welch Plaza Amazing Feats of Comedy by Michael Rosman – 7, 8:30 & 10:15 p.m. Municipal Building Ron Ray – Organ Grinder – 7 p.m. State College Municipal Building Plaza Faith United Church of Christ will hold a Worship Service at 7 p.m.

Nittany Highland Pipe Band – 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Contra Dancing with Bob Nicholson & Smash the Windows – 8 & 9:45 p.m. Canterbury Hall, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Joshua Davis Group – 8 p.m. State College Presbyterian Church Nittany Knights – 8 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ RockFest – 8 p.m. Fairmount School Auditorium Voxology – 8 p.m. University Baptist & Brethren Church Anne Sullivan – 8:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Bruce Foley and Mary Coogan – 8:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, Celtic Christopher Guzman, pianist – 9:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Phil Spangler & Joel Blunk – 10 p.m. State College Presbyterian Church Summit Hill Bluegrass – 10 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ Zak Sobel Band – 10:15 p.m. University Baptist & Brethren Deirdre Flint – 10:15 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church Buffalo Valley Brass – 10:15 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Sunday, January 1, 2012 Borough of State College Giant Ice Sculpture Exhibit & One-Block Ice Sculpture Exhibit 10 a.m. to noon. South Allen Street and Sidney Friedman Park

College

12/31 DJ Cashous The Phyrst – Downtown State College

12/31 Velveeta, 10:30pm-2am

Phyrst Phamily, 7:30pm- 9:30pm The Rathskeller – Downtown State College

12/31 Dave Joyce Band, 10:30pm

The Saloon – Downtown State College

12/31 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm Compiled by Abigail Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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Thank One, Be One

By Sandie Biddle

The neighbors cited on these pages represent the caring, dedicated Centre County citizens who give of themselves to help others.

Service clubs help worthy causes. School kids reach out to others.

Businesses show their heart. Charities, churches, and individual volunteers reach out with food, donations, and kindness.

For each person lauded here, there are a hundred more whose praises are yet unsung – and who don’t mind it a bit. Gazette Good Neighbors are people who help others because they can – the only reason they need.

As we look forward to 2012, let us rank good neighbors among our most powerful resources. Together, we know how to best improve the lives of those who have lost their homes or jobs, whose families are torn apart, who are traumatized, grieving, ailing, and in need.

Thank all your good neighbors this week – and be one when you can.

Collins Airhihenbuwa:

Health Education Mentor of the Year

Collins Airhihenbuwa, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Pennsylvania State University, recently received the Health Education Mentor Award from the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. This award recognizes a mentor who has influenced students’ professional development, fostered the link between research and practice, and used creative strategies toward more positive mentoring.

During his career, Dr. Airhihenbuwa served as chair for 25 students completing their master and doctoral theses, and has worked tirelessly to cultivate the unique talents and abilities of each student. Airhihenbuwa is described by colleagues as reachable, attentive, current, optimistic, patient, encouraging, competent, fair, and sensitive.

In addition to his work at PSU, Airhihenbuwa also worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland; Brazzaville, Congo, Malawi, as well as the United Nations Development Program in Nigeria during sabbatical leave from the University.

Among his many other honors and achievements, Airhihenbuwa is a SOPHE past president and Distinguished Fellow.

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbor Gives the “Perfect” Gift

Community Foundation Grants Help Many

Contributed by The Red Cross

STATE COLLEGE – Some people who aren’t experts in favorite colors, sizing or the latest trends still know how to give the “perfect” gift.

These individuals are platelet donors, donors who give platelets or platelets and plasma, through a donation method called apheresis. Platelets, tiny cell fragments that help control bleeding, are often needed by cancer and leukemia patients because chemotherapy can prevent a patient’s bone marrow from making enough platelets to carry on everyday activities.

Bone marrow recipients can receive up to 120 doses of platelets waiting for their new bone marrow to engraft. Platelets may also be transfused during heart bypass surgery to prevent post-operative bleeding.

“Platelet products must be transfused within five days of donation, so we need to ensure that one or more of our five platelet donor centers are open every day of the year except Christmas. The need is ongoing and demand often outpaces supplies,” commented John Hagins, CEO, American Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region. “We are grateful to donors who make and keep commitments to donate blood and platelets on holidays or during the holiday season.”

The Greater Alleghenies Region has five platelet donor centers, hours by appointment, in Altoona, Beaver, Greensburg, Johnstown, and State College.

Ken Martin of Bellefonte is a former member of the Greater Alleghenies Region’s volunteer board of directors. Martin donates both whole blood and platelets.

“Because the shelf life of platelets is so short, platelets are collected almost every day and it is much easier for me to donate on holidays. Subsequently I have donated on every holiday except Christmas Day (I normally try to donate on December 24 and January 1). I would be happy to donate on Christmas but the Red Cross tries to protect this day for their employees. The need for blood products does not take a break for holidays and I am happy that I can do just a little to help ensure the supply is available when needed.”

He has given a total of 365 platelet products as of November 2011.

For more information or to schedule a platelet donation appointment, call 1-800-542-5663, ext. 2637 or (814) 262-2637.

For additional information about the platelet donation process, including eligibility information, visit redcrossblood.org. Individuals may also follow the Red Cross on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ redcrossGAR.

The Centre County Community Foundation announced that, as part of their final cycle of 2011 competitive granting, they are awarding $44,962 to 13 local organizations.

Grants will be distributed as follows: • $700 to the Centre County Federation of Public Libraries for the Centre County Reads program • $792 to the United Nations Association of the USA, Inc. for educating local children about water issues around the world • $1,000 to the Nittany Valley Children’s Choir for CD Recording • $1,625 to the Nittany Valley Symphony for NVS Outreach 2011-2012: Educational Programming for Non-Public School Youth • $2,500 to the Pennsylvania Centre Chamber Orchestra Society to produce The Snow Queen • $2,500 to Pets Come First for intake through adoption care for 25 dogs from Centre County • $2,500 to The Clearwater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania for the Students-Communities-Streams-Connections program • $2,845 to Centre Volunteers in Medicine for operating expenses • $3,000 to the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania for the Kids Love Art program • $5,000 to Central PA Community Action for the Centre County Home Heating Savings Account program • $7,500 to House of Care for operating expenses • $7,500 to Mountaintop Area Medical Center for operating expenses and repair of parking lot • $7,500 to the Mountaintop Swimming Pool to help re-open the pool for summer 2012.

Competitive grants are voted upon by the grant’s committee of CCCF’s board of directors after reviewing applications submitted by nonprofit organizations. In June, as part of the first competitive granting cycle of 2011, the board approved grants of $62,344, bringing the total amount of competitive granting to nonprofits by CCCF in 2011 to more than $100,000. CCCF has also distributed more than $800,000 this year through designated and donoradvised funds.

The foundation will award the next round of competitive grants in the spring or summer of 2012. Keep an eye on centrecountycf.org for grant application guidelines, and the application itself, which will be up in early 2012.

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Involved in Festival of Trees

National Penn’s company-wide employee holiday giving campaign, Generous Hearts, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Nittany Bank, a division of National Penn, showed its holiday spirit by participating in the 17th Annual Festival of Trees, held recently at the Penn State Agricultural Arena at the University Park Campus.

Proceeds from the event support the 40 Centre County United Way partner agencies.

National Penn employees (L to R): Jill Ausherman, Community Lending assistant; Lisa Harrington, College Avenue branch assistant manager; Ginny McAdoo, retail director; Amy Subalusky, personal banker.

PLEASANT GAP – On October 27, students from Shawna McClusick and Linda Heverly-Ferenchick’s Cosmetology classes at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology held their Second Annual Susan G. Komen Cut and Cookies for a Cure at the school in Pleasant Gap. Students of Culinary Arts students provided the baked goods for the sale and the Cosmetology students offered beauty services to raise money for the event. The students exceeded their initial goal of $700 by raising $1,115! The students have raised more than $1,700 for the fund in the past two years.

The Centre County Association of Realtors recently held a Toys for Tots competition for the collection of toys and money which they presented to Gene Weller at their recent luncheon meeting. Shown are Sally Lenker, chair of the Community Services Committee; Gene Weller, Centre County Toys for Tots coordinator; and Melissa Sieg, president of the Centre County Association of Realtors.

Thanks to Salvation Army & its Supporters (photo by Tim Weight)

Cuts & Cookies for a Cure CPI Cosmetology & Culinary Arts Students

A young lad was taught how to help those in need by placing his donation in the Salvation Army kettle outside the Bellefonte YMCA.Â

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Elks Make Good Neighbors Kudos to Logan Fire Company & Volunteers This group of State College Elks volunteers helped to make Christmas 2011 a bit happier for a good many families in the Centre Region. With the assistance of the Food Bank of State College, these volunteers handed out toys, clothing, shoes, and food to families from the State College Elks service area.

Roger Wurst, from the Food Bank of State College, unloads new bicycles to be given away during the State College Elks Christmas Charity Give-Away, held at the State College Elks Country Club.

Shown here are members of the State College Elks, along with members of St John’s United Church of Christ, who collected and donated over 750 pieces of clothing, shoes, books, and toys, for distribution during the State College Elks Christmas Charity Give-away. (L to R): WF Reiber (Elks), Greg Fredericks, Bernie Lindsay (Elks), Beth Segall, Pastor Monica Ouellette, Katie Holsopple, Diane Ishler, Dave Ishler, and Dave Wasson (Elks).

BELLEFONTE – The Logan Fire Company #1 of Bellefonte, serving the Bellefonte Borough and surrounding communities since 1870, celebrated another successful year, at their annual banquet held at the Bellefonte Moose. Recognition was given to the membership’s top-10 emergency call responders, member accomplishments, the 2011 R. Kenneth Larimer Volunteer of the Year, and the 2011 Fire Fighter of the Year.

The evening with President Charles Salvanish welcoming about 100 members and guests. After dinner the company watched a video of 15 active and non-active firefighters thanking their families for allowing them to be active with the Logan Fire Company # 1.

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by Chief Director Walter Schneider he announced the speaker, Assistant Fire Chief Thomas (L to R) 2011 R. Kenneth Larimer Volunteer of the Cook from Year Award: Virginia Sager (sister of R. Kenneth the Pittsburgh Larimer), Bobbi Salvanish (winner), and Charles Fire Company.

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how with all the training and call volumes, the firefighter’s forgets to thank their families. He was very glad to see the Logan Fire Company do something to make the families feel special.

After the speech President Salvanish started the awards off with the presentation of the 2011 R. Kenneth Larimer Volunteer of the Year award to Firefighter and Recording Secretary Bobbi J. Salvanish for her time spent chairing or serving on committees and going the extra step to John Coder, make sure an event was special.

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The top ten responders were presented by Chief Director Walter G. Schneider, they are as follows; (1) Captain, Brandon H. Shaw, followed by (2) Fire Police Captain, Frank J. Riglin, (3) Firefighter, Charles A. Salvanish, (4th tied) Deputy Chief, Douglas C. Schreffler, and Firefighter, Michael L. Weaver, (6) Captain, Eric V. Persic (7)Firefighter, Ethan Shutika, (8) Assistant Chief Matt Brungard (9) Firefighter Bobbi J. Salvanish, and (10) Firefighter Jessica Beaver.

The Chief Director, Walter G. Schneider then presented the 2011 Fire Fighter of the Year award to Fire Fighter John Coder for his commitment, work ethic, and enthusiasm to the Logan Fire Company #1.

Mary Ann Hamilton Serving Others is Paramount

group with Christmas carols, bowling, and any other activities where she may be needed. She can often be found teaching religious educational (CCD) classes in the church basement – and still finds time to mow the church grass!

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“Mary Ann has been on the BEASD school board for a few years now,� recalled her friend Stephanie Chambers, who works in PSU’s Earth and Mineral Sciences finance office. “She was involved in many aspects of the ‘new and improved’ BEA Middle/High School.�

During Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day celebrations, Mary Ann works with her local American Legion and VFW posts’ auxiliaries, placing flowers and wreaths on veterans’ memorials.

“Often, in volunteer organizations, it seems as if the same few people do the majority of the work,� Mary Ann pointed out. “But you have to hang in there, keep asking people to help out, and encourage them to join. Never give up. That way you can eventually pull some more people in.�

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Mary Ann Hamilton claims a substantial Pennsylvania history.

Her parents were originally from Clarence, she currently lives in Snow Shoe; and is a 48-year resident of Centre County.

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Area Rotaries Give Much to Community

Members from the Rotary Clubs of Bellefonte Sunrise, Pleasant Gap, State College, State College Downtown, and State College Sunrise attended the Rotary International District 7350-7370 annual Rotary Foundation dinner held recently at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College.

Rotarians were welcomed by 7350 District Governor Melinda Golden, 7370 District Governor Alice Kissinger, and Master of Ceremonies and District 7360 Governor-elect Jim Eberly, heard updates on Rotary’s progress to eradicate polio, were entertained by Magician Richard Benninghoff , and recognized individual Rotarians and clubs for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation to support humanitarian projects worldwide.

Zone 29 Rotary Foundation Regional Gifts Officer and keynote speaker Janet Newcomer presented a “State of The Foundation Update” to Rotarians. She thanked Rotarians “for being a ray of hope and a beacon of light in other parts of the world” and “not only for their monetary gifts to the Foundation but also for being Rotarians, caring for their community and undertaking and successfully completing projects and programs, locally and internationally, that others would find daunting.”

The State College Downtown Rotary Club was recognized as the first place club in District 7350 for its highest per capita giving to the Rotary Foundation of $249.08 per member in 2010-11.

State College Downtown Rotarian Jan Hill, wife of Past District Governor Carl Hill, was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow recognition for her dedication and exemplary “service above self” to the district and her club.

District 7350 grants totaling $2,243 were awarded to two area clubs. The Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club received $500 to help

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purchase books for the Centre County Library summer reading program and the State College Rotary Club, $1,743 to provide a new stove, refrigerator, and bed materials for the Rotary Lodge at the Juniata Council Boy Scout Camp.

Rotarians attending the dinner included, from the Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club, president Joan Coble, president-elect Bob Lamb, club secretary Debbie Fudrow, Rotary youth exchange student from Columbia, Maria (Mary Jo) Jose Numa Lievano, and guest Lucille Lamb.

Rotary Club of Pleasant Gap club president Perry Courter, club secretary Shawn Butler, Alton Corl, David Witherite, and youth exchange student from Kyrgyzstan Kanykey Dzhumanalieva attended the dinner.

Club president Carrie Ryan, Roy Adams, Mary Dunkel, Mary Johnston, Marce Pancio, Don Tressler, Jeanne Vidlon Singer, and guests Fiona Adams, Marcile Tressler, Richard Singer, and youth exchange student from France Edouardo Montembault represented the State College Rotary Club.

Nineteen members of the State College Downtown Rotary Club attended the dinner including, District Governor-elect Jim Eberly, Past District Governors Carl Hill and Carol Walsh, club president Cathy Brown, club vice-president George Trudeau, Don Bedell, Rainier Domakski, Waltrand Domakski, Donna and Roger Fetter, Frank Gatto, Dick Held, Jeff and Leanne Martin, Meg Moose, Hugh Mose, Tracy Sepich, Kat Snow, and Bob Williams.

Club guests attending were Lori Bedell, Sue Eberly, Poppy Gatto, Clark Moose, Janyce Mose, Rodney Sepich, Debbie Trudeau, Carolyn Follett, Jamie and Rob Ortiz, and Rotary youth exchange students, Demi Noblecilla from Ecuador and Sebastian Holler from Austria.

The State College Sunrise Rotary Club was represented by club secretary Kimberly Fragola, club treasurer Lam Hood, Pam Ferguson, Dan Hendey, Art Leach, Sophie Penny, David Snow, Jennifer Stephens, and guests Liz Hendey, Lina Hood, Walt

Local Business Donates to Statewide Effort BOALSBURG – Two Sisters Fina Cocina, a Boalsburg small business, donated more than $3,000 worth of authentic Mexican cooking sauce, Ranchero Red, to food banks in Philadelphia, Scranton, Allentown, and Harrisburg.

Sisters Kim and Constance Richardson grew up in Mexico City and enjoy the art of Mexican cooking and sharing authentic ingredients to make the food accessible to all. The sauce is designed to preserve tradition while nourishing families in an easy, quick and stylish way.

“This seemed to be the perfect alignment of the stars: the food pantries’ tremendous need in this economy, my desire to help with hunger, and at the same time giving people a ‘taste of home,’” said owner, Kim Richardson. “I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to share these sauces with people who will recognize the taste and put it

Past District Governor Bill Wylie, left, presented banners to the top three clubs in District 7350 with the highest per capita giving to the Rotary Foundation during the 2010-11 fiscal year. Joyce Lamphier, second from left, club president of the Rotary Club of Romney (VA), accepted the third place banner for $211.33 per member; Hancock (MD) Rotary club member Carmen Gordon, third from left, received second place honors with $244.29 per member donations; and State College Downtown club president Cathy Brown, right, was presented with the first place banner for $249.08 per member donations to the Rotary Foundation.

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For more information about Rotary’s humanitarian and local community service projects, youth exchange program, and membership requirements contact the club president in your area. Bellefonte Sunrise club president Joan Coble (814) 355-1292; Pleasant Gap club president Perry Courter, Sr. (814) 359-2546; State College club president Carrie Ryan (814) 689-1911; State College Downtown club president Cathy Brown (814) 404-8097; and State College Sunrise club president David Rice (814) 238-3245.

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The sisters hope to bring the art of the Mexican culture into every family. The product can also be found at Tait Farm, Nature’s Pantry, The Cheese Shoppe, and The Granary in State College.

Penns Valley Grange #158: Penns Valley’s Good Neighbors Article & photo by Sam Stitzer

SPRING MILLS – Penns Valley Grange #158, located in Spring Mills, participates in a number of activities that benefit the community. They include sponsoring two awards given to graduating seniors of Penns Valley High School for excellence in community service.

Within the past year, the 102-member Grange has collected soda can tabs to raise money to give to a local family to help with their stay in Danville while their daughter received treatments. They collect box tops and donate them to the Penns Valley Area School District. They collect and donate canned goods to the Millheim Food Bank.

The members made 73 baby caps and 40 pairs of booties which were donated to the Mt. Nittany Medical Center. They purchased winter hats and gloves and donated them to the New Hope Lutheran Church for the winter clothing drive. They made 83 baby quilts and blankets and donated them to the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.

They collected eyeglasses to give to the Lions Club, and also purchased six boxes of greeting cards to donate to local retirement homes.

Other activities include partnering with the New Hope Lutheran Church to hold a Light the Night program at the Grange Hall for the Spring Mills residents, and there are plans to donate time

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in order to hold a birt hday party at S a l e m Ruth and Dale Vonada with one of the H i l l baby blankets made by Penns Valley Haven Grange #158 members. for one month next year.

The association also makes a number of monetary donations throughout the year to help local residents and organizations. Some of those include: the local food bank’s grocery store account, the Gregg Township Fire Co., the Centre County Grange Fair Queen Contest, the Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center, and the Mid-State Literary Council. The Grange is very much focused on community service.

Ruth Vonada is the current Grange Master, and her husband, Dale is the Past Master of the Grange. Ruth has been a Grange member for almost 40 years, and Dale for 30 years. He joked that “the only way I could marry her was if I joined the Grange.” Their three children were also Grange members, and their youngest son attended his first Grange meeting when he was less than one month old. The Grange is more than a hobby for the Vonadas. It is a lifelong pursuit.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

Good Neighbors

Have Pizza, Will Donate

Johnnie and his wife is Melissa, better known as Mel, own and operate Pizza Mia in Bellefonte. More than restaurateurs, they’ve shown extraordinary concern and involvement for their community.

They won the District Community Partnership Award for donating thousands of pizzas to the American Red Cross blood drives.

Pizza Mia sponsors six YMCA Youth Athletic Teams every year and donates hundreds of pizzas yearly to YMCA events, i.e., auctions, Polar Bear Plunge, etc.

They support many, many activities, sports teams and parties for the Bellefonte Area and Bald Eagle Area School Districts; veterans organizations and events; churches; and many other charities through pizza donations!

This year, Bellefonte Elementary School students were encouraged to maintain or extend his/her thinking in mathematics through a special summer program. At least 175 students completed and turned in a district summer math packet. In addition to the packets providing students an opportunity to practice and/ or extend their mathematical thinking, each participating student also received a coupon for a free large pizza from Pizza Mia, located on Spring Street in Bellefonte.

One lucky student, Lillian North, a first grader at Bellefonte Elementary, also received a coupon for a free 28”-pizza. The district extends its thanks to Pizza Mia for its continued support and for promoting public education.

Pizza Mia has donated thousands of pizzas to charitable events, including the Red Cross blood drives, YMCA, and local schools.

Thanks to ClearWater Connections Sponsors

STATE COLLEGE – ClearWater Conservancy awarded $6,069.50 in funding through its “Connections” program for 831 students from seven area schools to take part in field trips to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center in State College.

ClearWater’s long-standing “Students-Communities-StreamsConnections” program pays for transportation and admission to the nature center. At Millbrook Marsh, the children learn about their local natural environment through interactive and hands-on outdoor activities and experiments.

“Trained naturalists introduce them to the wetland and the habitat. Activities include discovery walks, educational activities on the trail, experiencing the marsh hands-on by using their senses, and lots of exploration and discovery,” said Molly Hetrick, recreational supervisor at Millbrook Marsh. “All the programs are designed based on the PA State Standards for Environment and Ecology and supplement the school district’s classroom lessons.”

Elementary and middle school students and their teachers received word about their grant awards in late September.

The 2011 Connections program is made possible with donations from State of the Art, the Bellefonte Elks Club, and Cliff & Doris Wurster.

South Hills Students Help Food Bank & Troops

Students from the Philipsburg location of South Hills School recently collected food items to assist their local food bank during the holiday season. Special items were also donated by students and employees of the school for the Project Santa 365 – a special collection of gifts for servicemen and women around the world. Shown are students (L to R) Kellie Saupp, Jamie Ogden, Randie Fetzer, Shannon Martell, Michelle Totto, and Sarah Campbell.

Thanks to CATA & Food For Collect for Toys for Tots Fare Participants STATE COLLEGE – The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), in partnership with the State College Area Food Bank, sponsored a “Food For Fare” day on Thursday, December 8. CATA extends a special “thank you” to those riders who participated by donating a canned (or other non-perishable) food item in lieu of their fare.

CATA is pleased to announce that 431 pounds of non-perishable food were donated to the State College Area Food Bank and its food distribution activities for the holidays.

For additional information on the Food For Fare event, or for more information about any of CATA’s transportation services, please call (814) 238-CATA (2282) or visit the CATA website at www.catabus.com.

For more information on the State College Area Food Bank and to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available this holiday season, please call (814) 234-2310 or visit www.foodbank. centreconnect.org.

South Hills School of Business & Technology students and employees collected for the Toys for Tots Foundation. The successful holiday toy drive was organized by the Phi Beta Lambda Club. (L to R) Criminal Justice major, Matt Carter; PBL Advisor, Maryann Lingenfelter; Medical Assistant major, Kari Bohn; Criminal Justice major Andrew Kachik; and PBL Advisor, Ann Davis.

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Holiday Eating Tips

By Les Barnhart

Being someone that loves food, I thought that many of you could use and enjoy these tips as you enjoy the Christmas season.

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. They may in fact be for the reindeer. Go next door or find someplace that they’re serving rum balls and chicken wings. In fact, prepare some rum balls and wings BEFORE you leave the house and store them in an insulated container in your car. If your travels find you at a party that has a food lineup that resembles the produce department at a grocery store, head 0ut to the car and scarf down your stowed away loot. Good call, my friend.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can and do it quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can’t find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnogaholic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me.

Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That’s the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. Heed this warning however, if you feel the need to do shots of gravy, drink gravy from a cup, or eat it like soup, you need to step away from said gravy and seek help…fast.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party after all is to eat other people’s food for free and LOTS

of it. Hello? In regards to the free food, do not try and sneak food home for consumption during an upcoming football game but it is offered and thrown into a convenient carrying case…take it.

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year’s Day. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do except for watching icicles form on your down spouting. This is the time for long naps, which you’ll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. And besides think of all the exercise you will get during bowl game season; the channel surfing, getting up and down for drinks, jumping up and down for touchdowns, etc.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like chicken wings or pickles wrapped in cream cheese and Lebanon bologna, position yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. After that happens, find a child that will serve as a food mule and will continue to deliver you the goods. A word of caution here though, you may want to get a second child in the event the first “dimes” you out about the food mule thing. Never work without a back-up plan.

8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don’t like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? My advice: don’t put them all on one plate. That way you can make repeat trips and treat each like it is your first. This could take practice.

Oh and remember that apples are healthy. Eat as many as you can…it’s not your fault that someone threw them into a pie pan, slathered them in tasty goodness and then covered it all with a lovely layer of tastiness. Don’t hate the player…hate the game, my friends.

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it’s loaded with

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the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all costs. I mean, have some standards. You also may want to check your calendar for any other parties in the neighborhood. Any party that has fruitcake out as a dessert may not be the most happening joint on the block after all.

10. One final tip: If you don’t feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven’t been paying attention. Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner and that means only two things…diets and New Year’s resolutions.

Remember this motto to live by: “Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate (or chicken wings) in one hand, root beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO, what a ride!”

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Golden Eagles Come Up Short in PIAA Final Upset Bid

By Les Barnhart

HERSHEY – Those familiar with the Tyrone football program are not used to hearing them be referred to as the underdogs but for the second week in a row the Golden Eagles were just that as they battled Lancaster Catholic for the PIAA Class AA championship last Saturday.

Tyrone (14-2) fought valiantly but in the end the Lancaster Catholic power running game behind junior tailback Roman Clay as well as a defense that limited the Golden Eagles to just 60 yards rushing proved to be too much. The Crusaders’ defense also limited Tyrone quarterback, Steve Franco, to just 8 of 23 passing for 101 yards.

Lancaster Catholic (16-0) finished the season undefeated and won their second PIAA championship in three seasons after defeating the Golden Eagles 17-7 on Saturday afternoon. They took a 7-0 lead into halftime after scoring a touchdown that was set up by a muffed snap by Tyrone.

They increased that lead to 10-0 in the third quarter with a 20-yard field goal before Christian Getz cut the lead to 10-7 with a touchdown for the Golden Eagles.

The Golden Eagles, who were thought by many to get blown out of the championship game, held their own before Sean Titus hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Dzurik with 1:36 to play. That score meant the end for Tyrone’s title hopes and another missed opportunity for District 6 as they fell to 1-6 collectively in PIAA championship games.

Steelers Powerless Against 49ers

By Matt Masullo

Fifteen minutes before kickoff, a transformer exploded next to Candlestick Park, causing a black out that delayed kickoff for 20 minutes. That wouldn’t be the only power outage of the night, as the 49ers held the Steelers offense in check, winning 20-3 on Monday Night Football.

In the second quarter, the power went out again causing a 16 minute delay. The delays can’t be to blame for the performance of the Steelers though. Ben Roethlisberger turned the ball over four times (3 INT’s and 1 Fumble), as the 49ers defense, which is one of the best units, if not the best unit in all of football, frustrated the Black and Gold all night long.

On a night when David Akers (2-2 on FG’s) broke the 49ers all-time scoring record, formerly held by Jerry Rice, the 49ers scored two offensive touchdowns late to preserve the win. Vernon Davis caught a one-yard pass from Alex Smith to put the 49ers up 13-3, and after another Roethlisberger turnover, Frank Gore scored from five yards out, the Niners went up 20-3. Not even a hobble Big Ben could muster a comeback, as his signature move from the pocket, big play capability, was limited by a sprained ankle. He did put up respectable numbers outside of the four turnovers, completing 25 passes for 330 yards.

Sitting at 10-4, tied with the Ravens, who lost on Sunday night to the Chargers, the Steelers have clinched a playoff berth. Winning the division looks to be out of the equation now, and with two winnable games left on the schedule (St. Louis and Cleveland), Steeler Nation should be hoping that Santa brings Pittsburgh some health this holiday season; the Steelers are going to need it in January if they want to make a run in the playoffs.

Nittany Lions in News Again After Alleged Locker Steelers Hobble Down Room Incident the Stretch

By Les Barnhart

The NCAA football bowl season kicked off last weekend and despite not playing one of the early games, Penn State found themselves making news once again for something that occurred off the field. Following practice on Saturday, it is alleged that wide receiver Curtis Drake punched quarterback Matt McGloin and sent the junior signal caller to the Mount Nittany Medical Center after the punch knocked him out.

It was reported that the fight ended something that may have started during practice and left the Nittany Lions without their starting quarterback as they ready to leave for Texas to play in the TicketCity Bowl. According to his father, Paul McGloin, Matt suffered a seizure after the incident which led to his going to seek treatment at the hospital. He may also have suffered a concussion and has not practiced with the team as of Monday.

With McGloin’s availability for the game against Houston on January 2nd, the Nittany Lions may need to turn to Robert Bolden to lead the offense. Bolden himself made headlines recently as he was cited by Penn State police for retail theft after he swiped a bottle of Gatorade from Pollock Commons sometime last week. Walk-on Shane McGregor also worked out with the first-team on Monday and there is a chance that Paul Jones could see action in the game if he is academically eligible. That is what kept the redshirt freshman off the field this season.

While McGloin assumed the starter role at quarterback as the season wore on, Drake has had a much smaller role for the Nittany Lions. He has just five catches for 102 yards this season as well as carrying the ball five times for 52 yards.

This is not the first time that Drake has found himself in the middle of an altercation. In July of 2010, he was cited for disorderly conduct following an altercation with then-PSU basketball player, Taran Buie. Then, this past March, Drake was again cited for disorderly conduct after he was identified on a surveillance camera involved in a fight at an off-campus apartment.

University police are investigation the alleged incident and the status of either player, McGloin or Drake remains unknown.

Penn State leaves for Texas on December 26th to continue to get ready for their bowl game against the Houston Cougars.

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

By Matt Masullo

With a two very winnable games by all intents and purposes, the Steelers will face some serious questions heading into week’s 16 & 17. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a gutsy performance Monday night against the 49ers, but probably hurt himself more than he helped his team in a 20-3 loss at the hands of the potential number two seed in the NFC. Should Mike Tomlin rest his signal caller with the Steelers already wrapping up at least an AFC Wild Card spot?

That may be the biggest question in Pittsburgh for the next two weeks.

Linebacker LaMarr Woodley re-injured his hamstring for a second time this season, and his availability for the remaining two games is in question. Arguably the team’s best pass rusher has been dinged up for over a month, and if the Steelers defense is going to apply pressure to the likes of Tom Brady and Joe Flacco in the playoffs, Woodley needs to get healthy.

He may need to sit the final two games of the regular season in order to be as close to 100% for the playoffs.

That brings us to this week’s game against the Rams.

The Rams, who held the first overall draft pick two years ago, selecting Sam Bradford, may be in a position to have the first overall pick again after this season. Outside of Bradford, who has been hurt a majority of this season, and Steven Jackson, the Rams don’t have much to talk about. Since Steve Spagnuolo took over the team in 2009, the Rams are 10-36. After a somewhat surprising season in 2010, the Rams reverted back to their old selves this season.

Two more losses could cook his goose. With the way the Steelers played Monday night though, the Rams have a chance at winning this Christmas Eve matchup on Fox at 1PM.

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Bellefonte Area School District is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach.

Prior experience in coaching Track and Field is preferred.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, application, and current Criminal Background (Act 34), Child Abuse History (Act 151) clearances along with current TB test result to: Bellefonte Area School District Human Resources Department 318 N. Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Eagles Fly Past by Jets

By Matt Masullo

The Eagles are on a two game winning streak and appear to be getting hot at the right time. The problem; they are going to need a lot of help to get into the playoffs after a 45-19 drubbing of the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets. The Eagles, most notably LeSean McCoy dominated the Jets from the opening whistle until the clock hit 0:00. McCoy rushed for 102 yards and scored three times, giving him 20 total touchdowns on the season, breaking Steve Van Buren’s team record of 18 scores from 1945.

Brent Celek led all Eagles receivers, catching five passes for a career high 156 yards and a score. Michael Vick accounted for over 300 yards of total offense through the air and on the ground, scoring two times.

The Eagles can only get to the playoffs by winning the division. The must win at Dallas this week and at home against the Redskins in Week 17. In addition to running the table, they need the Giants to lose to the Jets this weekend and then defeat the Cowboys at home in the final week of the season.

For the Jets, a team that is currently sixth in the AFC playoff picture clinging to the final spot, they appeared to be lost all game long. For them to stay in playoff contention, they need to win out, or can lose and get some help and sneak in the playoffs as the six seed.

The Eagles will play at Dallas on Christmas Eve at 4:15 on Fox.

Eagles Clinging to Slim Hopes for Playoff Appearance

By Matt Masullo

With two weeks left in the NFL’s regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles sit with a 6-8 record. Their playoff hopes, though glim, are alive. With their recent two game winning streak, and more variables than a Calculus equation at hand, the Eagles have an outside shot at winning the NFC East and securing a playoff spot.

The Eagles have been playing well the past two weeks.

With Michael Vick back and healthy, the Eagles offense is a different team. Having DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin back in the fold also helps things. The emergence of Brent Celek and the continued All-Pro play of LeSean McCoy also help their chances.

The Eagles can only get to the playoffs by winning the division. They need a win at Dallas this week and at home against the Redskins in Week 17. In addition to running the table, they need the Giants to lose to the Jets this weekend and then defeat the Cowboys at home in the final week of the season.

The Cowboys playoff hopes are tied to the fact that they must win one game. If they win one game, they are in the tournament with nine wins. That could get them the division crown or one of the two NFC Wild Card spots. After losing rookie running back DeMarco Murray to an ankle injury two weeks ago, the Cowboys offense has not missed a beat without him. They are getting healthy on both sides of the ball at the ideal time.

The game kicks off on Christmas Eve at 4:15 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

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Bald Eagle Area Takes Down Rival to Stay Undefeated

By Les Barnhart

WINGATE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bald Eagle Area opened their regular season schedule against their rivals, the Bellefonte Red Raiders, last Tuesday night. The Eagles defeated the Red Raiders 66-55 to spoil the coaching debut of Darin Hazel, who made the switch from coaching the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team for four seasons.

The Eagles (3-0) jumped out to an early lead and took advantage of the Red Raiders not having John Kowalchuk in the first half (he was taking a college final) and would take a 31-18 lead into halftime.

Ethan White did his best to fill the void left by Kowalchuk as he collected 10 of his 12 points in the first half. Kowalchuk would show up for the second half and would help bring Bellefonte back in the game. His 12 points in the final two quarters helped to cut the deficit to just eight points but the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; balanced attack with four players reaching double digits in scoring would not allow the game to slip away.

Leading the Eagles in scoring was Dennis Fisher with 17 points while Jeff Koleno added 14. Both Bryce Greene and Clayton Cingle had 10 points in the win.

Bellefonte was led by Jason Jarvis with 15 points while connecting on half (three) of the Red Raidersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; threepointers.

Bellefonte Picks Up Big Road Win Against County Rival

By Les Barnhart

PHILIPSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In a seesaw dual meet that saw eleven falls including a technical fall, a disqualification and a forfeit among the fourteen weight classes; Bellefonte improved to 2-1 last Thursday with a 45-35 win on the road against the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties.

The Red Raiders picked up the victory with wins in four of the last five bouts starting with Garrett Poorman recording a fall at 1:19 at 285lbs. After giving up a fall at 106lbs, Bellefonte got a second period fall from Luke Leathers (113) at the 3:14 mark, a 7-5 decision from Trevor Corl over Brian Evans and the clincher being a second period fall (3:29) from Zach Musser at 126lbs.

Also recording falls for the Red Raiders were Tom Traxler (132), Leo Wortman (160) and Nick Shawley (182).

Eagle Grapplers Open Season with Impressive Wins

By Les Barnhart

Bald Eagle Area opened their dual meet season at home last Tuesday with an impressive 40-30 win over visiting Hollidaysburg. They followed that up with a 40-26 road win at Clearfield to improve to 2-0 on the young season.

In the win over Hollidaysburg, a dual meet filled with bonus points for both schools, the Eagles got falls from Matt Dillon (145), Tyler Baney (152), Jake Taylor (170) and Aaron Varner (195).

Against the Bison, the Eagles opened the match with three straight wins including first period falls by Varner (:49) at 220lbs and Nate Sharkey (1:49) at 285lbs. Clearfield would rally back by taking the next three bouts including a forfeit at 132lbs.

Bald Eagle Area would again regain control of the match by winning five of the remaining six bouts. The final three wins coming via fall with Taylor (170), Jimmer Grieb (182) and David Gawryla (195) closing it out for the Eagles.

Four Climb Mountain to Medal for Red Raiders

By Les Barnhart

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2nd Annual Bellefonte Holiday Lights Run

Free Youth Lacrosse Teaching Clinic

There were 34 runners and 3 dogs taking in the holiday lights of Bellefonte along with some well-placed hills to liven up the 5 mile route. Several cut the run in half to get back for their choice of the Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Our chocolate lab may have sneaked in a few cookies before the run and paid for it â&#x20AC;&#x153;deer-lyâ&#x20AC;? making two unexpected stops along the way. The weather was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;frightfulâ&#x20AC;? in the least and an enjoyable night was had by all.

It will be a nicer Christmas for our homeless pets at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pets Come Firstâ&#x20AC;? thanks to the generous donations of many of the pet lovers in the group.

Happy Running!

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Lady Eagles Picking Up Where They Left Off Last Season

By Les Barnhart

Bald Eagle Area posted two wins last week to improve to 3-0 and was impressive doing it. After being bounced early in the postseason last year after the best season in program history, the Lady Eagles have come out this season firing on all cylinders.

Last Wednesday night, the Lady Eagles dominated Bellefonte and handed them a lopsided 49-11 loss on their own court. Bald Eagle Area showed a balanced scoring attack and was led by Lexi Josefik and Kaitlyn Miller with each scoring 10 points. Marissa Ward added 9 points while Mary Pillot and Abby Gettig chipped in 8 points in the win. Pillot also pulled down nine rebounds and had six steals. Miller also hauled in nine boards while Gettig was one better than both with 10 rebounds to lead the team.

Two nights later, the Lady Eagles were on the road again as they headed to Martinsburg to battle Central. In a game that saw them without Marissa Ward, who sat out with flu-like symptoms, the Lady Eagles got good production from both Josefik and Pillot as the team posted a narrow 57-54 win over the Lady Dragons.

Josefik led the team in scoring with 15 points while Pillot added 13 points to go along with 6 assists. Kaitlyn Miller just missed a double-double with eight points and nine rebounds.

Central battled the Lady Eagles tough and came back from a 13-point deficit but Bald Eagle Area was able to hold them off for the win.

Penns Valley Takes Down Bucktail for First Win of Season

By Les Barnhart

SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Penns Valley Rams evened their season record at 1-1 last Tuesday night after defeating Bucktail 48-28. After spotting the Bucks a 16-0 lead after dropping the first three bouts of the match, the Rams rattled off wins in nine of the final eleven contests.

Kyler Confer picked up a forfeit at 126 to get things started for the Rams followed by a fall by Joey McNitt at 132. After a Bucktail fall at 138, the Rams would post wins in the next seven bouts including falls by Seth Decker (145), Mike Rogers (160) and Maverick Swartz (220). Cole Confer picked up a decision at 152 as did Mike Mundt at 195. Matt Swartz (170) and Jason Thoms (182) each received a forfeit.

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The Centre County Child Access Center is looking for individuals interested in helping children and families. As a CAC volunteer you will have the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference in our community.

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ATTENTION: Wingate Softball Parents and Players

The Wingate Association of Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting at 5pm on JANUARY 8th at the Bald Eagle Area High School. It is held prior to the league meeting. They are looking for coaching candidates for the 2012 season. All interested parties should plan to attend this meeting.

Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting

The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th starting at 6pm at the BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Bald Eagle Area High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will never be our league unless you are a part of itâ&#x20AC;?

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Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grapplers were in action last weekend at the King of The Mountain tournament held at Central Mountain High School. In one of the toughest early season tournaments, the Red Raiders had four wrestlers earn medals as the team finished 13th out of 32 teams.

The highest medalist was Garrett Poorman, who finished second at 285 after dropping a 4-3 decision to Nazar Mironenko of Mifflinburg in the finals. Leo Wortman placed third at 152lbs as did Nick Shawley at 182. Tom Traxler rounded out the medalists for Bellefonte as he placed fourth at 120.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

Weekly Entertainment

STATE COLLEGE – The State Theatre was home to those loveable Little Sisters of Hoboken last week when The State College Community Theatre presented Nuncrackers.

The Sisters are doing their first TV broadcast before a live audience

By Pat Park to raise money for their school. (The first time that I met Sister Mary Regina, the Reverend Mother, and her staff, they were doing a benefit to raise money to bury some of the nuns who had been poisoned, accidentally, by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God.)

The result is a fun-filled evening with an involved audience. Kristina Allen was the Reverend Mother, who tried very hard to keep her band of “entertainers” in control. The rivalry between her and her second in command, Sister Mary Hubert played

by Maggie Lee, was good-hearted, but evident. Ms. Lee’s touch of Aretha Franklin was worth waiting for.

Sister Robert Anne, who received her training as driver for the convent by stripping stolen cars in her old neighborhood in Brooklyn, was played by Regina M. Brannen. Her

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solo, Jesus was Born in Brooklyn was very well done.

I have to admit that my favorite character in the Nunsense plays is Sister Mary Paul (aka Sister Mary Amnesia since the crucifix fell on her head). Katie Kensinger, as Amnesia, stayed in character beautifully throughout the play. Her biggest laugh may have been announcing to the audience that we would be seeing their production of “Ballbusters” until Sister Mary Regina explains that it will be doing “Nutcrackers.”

Matt Greer joined the sisters as Father Virgil Manly Trott. He absolutely stole the show when he had to fill in for Sister Julia, Child of God. He gave new meaning to the Holiday Traditional Fruit Cake – with lots of rum – some of which was put in the cake.

Veteran character actor, Mercer Bristow, supposedly had a “small” part as stage manager, Father George Krump. It goes without saying that Mercer made the most of his “small” part.

The school students were delightfully played by Sela Plummer, Cordelia Marie Ceres, Kevin Dolan, and Max Plummer. Their facial expressions were priceless, especially when Sister Mary Paul led them in Here We Go a Waffleing and The Holly and The Ivory.

The Little Sisters of Hoboken can be counted on for a fun-filled evening and The State College Community Theatre under the direction of Martha Traverse certainly gave them a chance to shine.

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REBERSBURG – The Brush Valley Community Choir presented a Christmas concert titled Sing Gloria on Sunday, December 18, at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Rebersburg. The 19-member choir is made up of citizens of the Penns Valley and Brush Valley areas. Their director of this choir is Debbie Strouse, and the piano accompanist is Yvonne Bower, who opened the program with a nice piano prelude titled Sweet Holy Child. Deb Strouse stepped up to the director’s podium and led the group in Sing Gloria! and Prepare Ye! – both bold, joyful numbers.

Shifting the mood to a more somber tone, they performed Child In the Manger, and Calypso Lullaby (Mary’s Boy Child). The choir stepped down, and Linda Kimble played the very moving Let There Be Peace On Earth on trumpet, with the audience singing along.

Following this, we were treated to something very different – a medley of five Christmas carols played by Ruth Shreckengast on her harmonica. Ruth said that she began playing harmonica in the 1970s when she was raising her handicapped son. She found that she could hold her son on her lap while playing the harmonica. The first song she learned was Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. “He liked it,” she said. From there, she learned longer and more complicated songs, but never played in public until about eight years ago. She uses an Echoharp harmonica, which can be played in four different keys (A,B,C, and G). The medley of carols was well done by Ruth, and enthusiastically applauded by the audience.

Next, Walter Schluter sang a moving solo on the spiritual-style Sweet Little Jesus Boy, accompanied by Yvonne Bower on piano.

The full choir returned for four more numbers, including Wasn’t That a Mighty Day? Featuring a soprano solo by Linda Kimble, and finishing with Night of the Father’s Love, which included the audience singing Silent Night.

A free will offering was collected at the concert, to be donated to local families who are experiencing financial hardships due to health problems. Emmanuel United Methodist Church pastor, Jean Ward thanked the choir members for presenting a great concert, and she thanked the audience for coming out to hear this excellent choir. This concert has become one of Penns Valley’s favorite Christmas traditions.

Linda Kimble played trumpet on Let There Be Peace On Earth.

Ruth Shreckengast held her Echoharp harmonica.

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The Saloon – Downtown State College All Entertainment starts at 10:30pm Compiled by Abigail Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

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Deb Strouse directed the 19 member Brush Valley Community Choir.

Yvonne Bower played Sweet Holy Child prelude.

Wally Schluter sang Sweet Little Jesus Boy solo.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Benefit in Pine Grove Mills

By Karen Dabney

PINE GROVE MILLS – The heartwarming classic play, A Charlie Children had the opportunity to get cast members’ autoBrown Christmas, brought the true message of Christmas to Ferguson graphs while enjoying the refreshments after the play. This was very Township Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills, on Saturday, popular, according to Decker.

December 17 and Sunday, December 18. The Fairbrook United The cast ranged from seasoned veterans to newcomers. The Methodist Church of Pennsylvania Furnace presented the free play original cast members who performed all six years were John to the community as a benefit for the United MethCimbala playing Charlie Brown, Rodney Martin odist Home for Children in Mechanicsburg. as Linus, and Barbara Roan as Lucy. First time

Until six years ago, the Fairbrook Church performers included Madison Martin as Woodstaged a traditional Christmas pageant. Inspired by stock, Casey Snyder as Frieda, and Dallas Durant a Penn State student group’s production of A Charlie as Sally. The actors with two to four years of expeBrown Christmas, church member Rebecca Roan rience were Caleb Eyster playing Pig Pen, Pam said she decided that her church “had to do it.” She Decker as Patty, Eric Dills as Shermy, Sadie Smith directed the play for the first five years. as Violet, Jennifer Cowfer as Snoopy, Alex Decker

Pam Decker, who played Patty, said that first as Schroder, and Benjamin Rider, who also played year when they wanted to perform the play, their Patty and Chuck Dills directed the Woodstock. The stage crew included Bev Deibler, pastor said, “What? Why are they doing Charlie play. Chuck Dills said the seasoned Debbie and Joe Fredley, Keith Kling, and Linda Brown?” But when he heard Linus recite the biblical crew on stage made directing easy. Roan.

Patty Dills said, “He organized the “It’s fun playing kids,” said Decker. “It’s nice to story of the Nativity, he supported the production.

This year, church members Chuck and Patty people and I organized the food,” present a classic that everyone’s familiar with, that including refreshments and a Dills directed the play. Patty Dills estimated the total they’re comfortable coming to, but you still get to dinner for the cast. attendance for the three performances at just under present the true meaning of Christmas.”

550, and said the first two performances were packed. “It was the In addition to Linus’ speech about the Nativity, there was a second whole community,” she said. “Lots of friends and coworkers, and the message in the performance. Lucy offered Charlie Brown a chance to kids that go to the elementary school. It keeps growing each year.” direct the Christmas play. He decided to get a Christmas tree for the

The cast gave three performances preceded by a short video play and brought back a tiny, pathetic-looking tree. The others called about the United Methodist Home for Children. The Saturday him a blockhead. He left and Linus sad, “It’s not a bad little tree. show was at 6 p.m., and the Sunday shows were at 3 and 6 p.m. All it needs is love.” They decorated it until it became beautiful, then Before the early performance on Sunday, the Fairbrook First Steps welcomed Charlie Brown back with heartfelt Merry Christmas.

Preschool sang two Christmas songs, accompanied by the Ferguson Dills said this year’s play raised $835 in donations for the String Ensemble.

United Methodist Home for Children, much more than last year.

Caleb Eyster, who played Pig Pen, said that the preschool loved See our Facebook page for all the photos Joe took at A Charlie the play. “They thought we were the real characters.”

Brown Christmas.

“Amazingly, this is one play where even preschoolers can stay with (photos by Joe Horvath) it,” said Decker. “The minute the screen went up, they were glued to it.”

After the other children transformed the scrawny Christmas tree into a beautiful one with their decorations and love, they welcomed Charlie Brown’s return with a heartfelt Merry Christmas, then lifted their voices together in Hark the Herald Angels Sing. The audience joined in.

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The cast included Caleb Eyster as Pig Pen, Sadie Smith as Violet, Pam Decker as Patty, John Cimbala as Charlie Brown, Casey Snyder as Frieda, Dallas Durant as Sally, Rodney Martin as Linus, Barbara Roan as Lucy, Alex Decker as Schroeder, and Eric Dills as Shermy. In the front row, Jennifer Cowfer played Snoopy, and Madison Martin was Woodstock.

New Director at State Theatre STATE COLLEGE – The Board of Directors at The State Theatre announced the appointment of Richard Biever as its new executive director.

Richard Biever, with his wife Heidi, is the co-Artistic Director of Singing Onstage Studios, a successful musical theatre training studio in State College. Singing Onstage has also produced several local professional productions at The State, including Dreamgirls, Oliver!, and The Sound of Music. Biever completed an MFA in Directing for the Musical Theatre Stage at Penn State in May of 2010 and that fall began a musical theatre development company in New York, which will continue.

“The State Theatre has been our artistic home away from home for five years and Heidi and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff and producing shows in that incredible space,” Biever said.

“The previous executive directors at The State have done great things and I’m thrilled and honored to continue that tradition of excellence and to bring new ideas to the table…I look forward to partnering with the many artists in State College to bring even more local talent to our stage,” said Biever. “We will redouble our efforts in fundraising so the theatre is able to make the space available to even more local artists and we’ll expand our national programming to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. It’s going to be an exciting time!”

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Winter Rock Camp concert Friday, December 30 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Café 210 West, State College Robert M. Sides Family Music Center in State College is hosting the second annual Winter Rock Camp concert December 30 at Cafe 210 West in downtown State College. From 3 to 5 p.m., you can hear four bands comprising new local talent ranging from age nine to 17. The public is welcome.

Under Milk Wood Saturday, December 31 at 2 p.m.

The State Theatre Under Milk Wood, a play for voices by Dylan Thomas, is being presented December 31 at 2 p.m. as a community fundraiser for the purchase of technical equipment for The State Theatre. It’s sponsored by the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival and directed by Susan Riddiford Shedd, starring Centre County community members. Join them for a poetic romp through the dreams, longings and daily meanderings of the folks from a small imaginary Welsh fishing village brought to life for your auditory delight a la Dylan Thomas! Admission is $5.

Callanish Saturday, December 31 at 4 p.m.

State College Presbyterian Church Sunday, January 1 at 2 p.m.

Centre for Wellbeing, Lemont Callanish will perform New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31 for State College First Night from 4 to 5 p.m. at State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave. First Night button required. Callanish AND Bruce Foley & Mary Coogan (of Cherish the Ladies) will play a house concert at the Centre for Wellbeing, 123 Mt. Nittany Rd., Lemont on Sunday, January 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. The house concert will be followed by an open Irish Traditional Session, so bring your fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, mando, banjo, bodhran, and your dancing feet!!

Or just stay and listen.

A Year With Frog And Toad Saturday, January 7 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, January 9 at 2 p.m.

State College High North Auditorium State High Thespians and ARTsmART present the Senior Advanced Performing Arts Seminar students in A Year With Frog And Toad, a delightful musical rendition of the beloved Arnold Lobel books by Robert and Willie Reale.

Children of all ages will delight in journeying through a year with fun-loving Frog and slightly grumpy Toad as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, sled and learn valuable life lessons. Geared toward young audiences with bright, catchy tunes, dancing and fun characters, but loads of fun for older kids and adults too, this musical version of the wildly popular children’s stories is sure to be a terrific family outing. Meet Frog and Toad: Saturday, January 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in the High School North Auditorium. General admission tickets are available at the door; $7 adults, $6 students, $5 children under 10 (accompanied by an adult).

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Dining & Take Out December 31 – Chile Café Visit the Chili Café, a chili dinner to benefit Friendship Tutoring Program at Faith United Church of Christ. It’s New Year’s Even from 4 to 6:30 p.m., serving homemade chili, corn bread, desserts, and beverages. The meal will be in Romig Hall on the lower level of the church, 300 West College Avenue. For more info, call (814)237-3904 or visit faithucc.org.

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

Association will hold its annual membership dinner and meeting Wednesday, January 11 at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Road, Spring Mills. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by Vonnie Henninger’s presentation of “Amish – The Plain People.”

The public is invited. Deadline for reservations is December 31. Mail your reservations to PVAHMA, P.O. Box 80, Aaronsburg, PA 16820 or call (814) 349-8960.

January 11 registration – Weigh to Go YMCAs of Centre County introduce Weigh to Go, an activities challenge, from January 16 to March 11. This community-wide challenge encourages weight loss through proper diet and increased physical activity. Individuals or teams will have the opportunity to log December 31 reservations – Dinner & weight loss, activity minutes, or both. RegPresentation istration deadline is January 11. Cost $10 The Penns Valley Area Historical Museum includes T-Shirt. Nutrition & exercise counseling is available. Everyone is welcome. Prizes will be awarded to the individual or team: • With Highest Total Everything Fresh . . . Every Day Weight Loss Using only local meats in our • With Highest % Of handmade sausages Weight Loss TM • With Highest Total “WHERE BACON IS AN HERB!” Activity Minutes

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Social Events & Fundraisers December 28 & 29 – Coaches vs Cancer Amy Pinamonti is a member of the Penns Valley Lady Rams basketball team. This year, as her graduation project, she is hosting a Coaches vs. Cancer Benefit during our Lady Rams Basketball Holiday Tournament on December 28 and 29. Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches to raise awareness and fund cancer research. At the tournament, she will ask for a $1 donation at the door. There will also be t-shirts for sale for $10 and bracelets and lanyards for $5. At half time during the varsity games, there will be raffles and games with prizes, including an alumni game during half-time of the Penns Valley vs. Philipsburg game on the 28th. The game schedule for Wednesday night is: • Bald Eagle JV vs. Mifflinburg JV - 1:30 p.m.

• Penns Valley JV vs. Philipsburg – 3 p.m.

• Mifflinburg vs. Tyrone – 6 p.m.

• Penns Valley vs. Philipsburg - 7:30 p.m.

Kids’ Stuff December 24 – Cartoons at The State The Bill Welch Memorial Cartoon Series, sponsored by the Downtown State College Improvement District, is presenting free Saturday morning cartoons at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre. In honor of former State College Mayor Bill Welch, The State Theatre invites you to watch all your Warner Brother’s favorites: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, the Roadrunner and so much more!

Happy Holidays

January 7 – Preschool Open House Friends Schoolhouse, 611 E. Prospect Ave., will host a preschool open house from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. January 7. The open house is for parents of preschoolers aged three to five. It is a play-based school with Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Visit www. scfriends.org January 14 – Play Day at Friends School State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, is hosting a free Winter Play Day Saturday, January 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Winter Play Day is for children from three to seven years old. (Parents or guardian required to remain on site.) The school’s Community Room and a K/1 classroom will be open for supervised active and imaginative play.

Refreshments and snacks will be served. All are welcome. For more info, (814) 237-8386 or www.scfriends.org.

January 23 – Great Girls program GREAT GIRLS (Girls Respecting Each other And Themselves) is a program for girls in grades six to eight designed to promote self-esteem and self-respect with a section of physical fitness. Each student will have the opportunity to gain positive leadership skills that will help them lead a healthy life. There will be many components throughout six weeks such as healthy eating, body image, and how to stay active while having fun. It’s a free six-week program that meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. starting January 23 at the Bellefonte Middle School. For more info, e-mail Cameron cfrantz@ymcaofcentrecounty.org or visit www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org Look for our special Holiday Event calendars elsewhere in this issue.

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GROUP MEETINGS 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.

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

Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. AWANA Club is every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte. Fun activities and Bible lessons for ages three to sixth grade – at 539 Jacksonville Road. Materials provided.

ALIVE Teens club meets Sunday nights. Call (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 1962 meets for breakfast monthly on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mountain Valley Diner at Wingate. Questions, please call Sandy (814) 387-4218.

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

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

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

BHS Class ‘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 Railroad Society meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Train Station in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. All are open to the public. Activities include: restoration; track maintenance; and Fall Foliage, and Santa Express train rides. Check out bellefontetrain.org or leave a message (814) 355-1053.

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.

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

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

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

Better Breathers Support Group does not have a meeting in January or February, but normally meets the third Thursday of every month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast.

Members share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Contact Kelly Swisher (814) 280-1656.

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

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. For info, contact Cheri Woll (814) 231-7005 or cwoll@mountnittany.org.

The January 9 meeting features a presentation by Dr. Ari Geselowitz, medical director of the Breast Care Center, on screening and diagnostic testing for breast cancer, and follow-up imaging The Business of Art workshops will be held on the second Monday of each month – December 12 – at 7 p.m. at Sozo Institute of the Arts, in the KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College. Free workshops for writers, artists, and other creative people. For information, contact Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org.

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

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

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday. Observe an interactive educational stock model investment club, open to the public. Call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets the second Thursday of each month – January 12 – at 7 p.m. at the Tyrone Public Library. For info, contact Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

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The Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday, January 12 from 6 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.

Grief Support Group at Centre Crest meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140 H.L.A.A (Hearing Lost Association of America) meets the second Monday of each month at Foxdale at 7 p.m. Please come join us and learn the latest technology available for your type of hearing loss.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. This is an opportunity to socialize with others who share an interest in gardening, have some expertise to share, or want to learn more. Contact Alice McGregor (814) 692-7396 / almcgregor@comcast.net or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556 / susank81@gmail.com.

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

Call George at (814) 238-1668.

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

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

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday evening at 7:15 p.m. at South Hills School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. For info, visit www. nittanyknights.org, or call Bill (814) 355-3557.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the Penn State campus. Junior Rockhounds also meet third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org.

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

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

Patton Township Business Association Meeting is December 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for lunch. Reservations required, (814) 237-2822 or e-mail PankoWealthManagement@gmail.com.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets the second Tuesday of each month – January 10 – from 7 to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. For info, contact Kristie Kaufman (814) 466-7921.

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

Penns Valley Area Historical Museum Association will hold its annual membership dinner and meeting Wednesday, January 11 at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Road, Spring Mills. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by Vonnie Henninger’s presentation “AMISH – The Plain People.” The public is invited. Reservation deadline is December 31. Send your reservations to PVAHMA, P. O. Box 80, Aaronsburg, PA 16820, or call (814) 349-8960.

Sacred Harp Singing meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Life-Link Bldg off Puddingtown Rd. Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932.

Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Hotel just off North Atherton. All meetings are open to the public.

The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – newcomers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people.

General meetings; social events through the year; special interest groups monthly. Meetings on second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College.

Call Kathi (814) 466-6641.

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

Call (814) 383-4161.

Compiled by Sandie Biddle

The Bellefonte Waffle Shop Owner and Employees Wish You and Yours a Happy Holiday Season and May Your New Year Be Bright

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CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

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

Centre County libraries will be closed December 24, 26 & 31 for staff to enjoy Christmas and New Years CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE – Fully accessible library on wheels!

The Fall Schedule is now available. Check out our Web site 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 HOOKS AND NEEDLES – Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

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

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP –Join others who love to read and discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the particular book. Check for title on library Web site.

Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information: Holt Memorial Library will be open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m, December 19-22 & 27-30.

Holt Memorial Library will be closed December 23, 24, 25, 26, and 31 for the holidays.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE—For children aged three and under and a favorite adult. Join us for a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult. Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of both 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.

Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 STORY-TIME PROGRAMS—For preschoolaged children with their adults. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts or directions not suitable for children under three. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards

for Early Childhood Education

January 4 & 5: Head & Shoulders

January 11 & 12: Knees & Toes FAMILY PROGRAMS—Presenters or activities geared towards the whole family. Come in and enjoy some quality family time! Thursdays at 6 p.m.

January 5: STEM Discovery Project – What’s better than science projects with the family?!

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small, no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading program.

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)—call (814) 349-5328 for more information: NEEDLES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY – Bring any portable needles project you are working on and share ideas and tips with others.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

ADULT BOOK CLUB – Come together with others who have read and want to discuss A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.

Tuesday, January 10 at 12:30 p.m.

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

CHILDREN’S AREA—FIZZ, BANG, EUREKA! Meet us for crafts and/or science experiments! Cool fun for everyone. New drop-in crafts every week!

Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

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

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS BREAK DROP-IN CRAFT— Drop in during your school break anytime and make a craft!

Wednesday to Friday, December 28 to 30 FAMILY NIGHT—Join us for Family Game Night!

Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small, no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading program.

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ATTENTION STUDENT GROUPS: Get your THON or other Group T-shirts done at PAMP

Proud to Support YMCA, Thon Bellefonte Cruise & Last Cruise

Central PA’s #1 Screenprinter & Embroiderer!

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

January 12 & 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS BREAK DROP-IN CRAFT—Drop in during your school break anytime and make a craft!

Wednesday to Friday, December 28 to 30 ADULT WINTER READING CLUB– Book Your Escape!

Now through March, Read books, Get free stuff!

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small, no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading program.

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule DECEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 31

TUE, DEC. 27 10:00–4:00 TUE, DEC. 27 1:00–7:00 TUE, DEC. 27 1:00–7:00 WED, DEC. 28 1:00–7:00 THUR, DEC. 29 12:00–6:00 THUR, DEC. 29 1:00–7:00

RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 137 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE ** Weis Fresh Baked Donuts in the Canteen!

CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE, 170 HOPKINS ST., IRVONA PHILIPSBURG TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 121 S. FRONT ST., PHILIPSBURG CHRIST THE KING PARISH CENTER, 123 GOOD ST., HOUTZDALE BELLEFONTE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 128 W. HOWARD ST., BELLEFONTE **Pizza Mia in the canteen!

LANSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 255 COTOHISC RD., LANSE

Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule JANUARY 2 – JANUARY 7

MON, JAN. 2 1:00–7:00 MON, JAN. 2 1:00–7:00 TUE, JAN. 3 10:00–4:00 TUE, JAN. 3 1:00–7:00 WED, JAN. 4 10:00–4:00 THUR, JAN. 5 10:00–4:00 FRI, JAN. 6 1:00–7:00

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 119 COBBLESTONE COURT, SPRING MILLS CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE, 112 TRCZILUNY RD., OSCEOLA MILLS RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE **Giant Fresh Baked cookies in the canteen.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 167 BLUE BALL RD., WEST DECATUR CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, 200 ELLIS PLACE, STATE COLLEGE PATTON TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 100 PATTON PLAZA, STATE COLLEGE AMERICAN LEGION POST 444, 112 LEGION LANE, MILLHEIM

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

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Nature on Snowshoes Explore the winter woods on snowshoes and discover what animals are out and about during this blustery season. A limited number of snowshoes are available for adults and children. Preregistration is required by Tuesday, January 3; call the park office (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Event is from 1 to 2 p.m.

Cross Country Skiing Basics Learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis, poles, and instruction are provided for free! Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 3; call the park office (814) 625-2775. If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby.

Program is from 3 to 4 p.m.

Last Week’s Solution:

Environmental Learning Center Open House Stop in at the Environmental Learning Center to look around at various mounts and educational displays. A park volunteer or staff member will be on hand to talk or share general information about Bald Eagle State Park. Open house is from 3 to 6 p.m.

Falconry at the Inn First, understand birds and then understand bird extremes – the falcon! Meet a real falcon and experience how birds of prey and people cooperate to hunt wild game. This presentation will be brought to you by the “creature teacher,” Jodi Wallace, from the Blair County Conservation District. Programs are free, but require pre-registration by calling the Park Office.

Meet at the Nature Inn Multi-purpose room.

Program from 6 to 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 23, 2011

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Centre County Deed Transfers 12/05/2011 thru 12/09/2011

S: Fehr, Stephen S Fehr, Sandra J B: Reyes, Lilliana 2095 Mary Ellen Lane State College, PA 16803 $133,000.00 T/M: Patton S: Wallace, John R Wallace, Lacey N Ore, Lacey N B: Wallace, John R Wallace, Lacey N 321 Ghaner Dr State College, PA 16803 $1.00 T/M: Patton S: Etters, Dorothy Jane B: Etters, Matthew F N Liberty St $1.00 T/M: Liberty S: Etters, Dorothy Jane B: Etters, Matthew F N Liberty St $1.00 T/M: Liberty S: Justice, William E B: Brownson, Zachary D 134 W Main St $85,000.00 T/M: Howard S: Glenn M. & Martha L Dubree Rev Living B: Chronister, Constance L 276 Beckwith Dr $96,100.00 T/M: Taylor S: Pruss, Andrew K Pruss, Amanda D B: Pruss, Andrew K Pruss, Amanda D 1050 Beaver Rd Julian, PA 16844 $1.00 T/M: Huston S: Wagner, Lisa Dawn Kauffman, Lisa Dawn B: Hickey, Wayne F Hickey, Kathi J 20 Centennial Hills Rd Port Matilda, PA 16870 $179.000.00 T/M: Halfmoon

S: Fernandez-Medina, Nicolas L Fernandez-Medina, Kelli L B: Nicolas & Kelli Fernandez-Medina Rev Fernandez-Medina, Nicolas L TR Fernandez-Medina, Kelli L Tr 122 Sawgrass Circle State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College S: Horton, Jeffrey A by Sher Horton, Teresa D by Sher B: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp 221 Oakwood Dr $7,174.07 T/M: Rush S: 1423 Associates Levy Blumenthal Piper and Mittelman B: 1423 Associates 1423 N Atherton St $1.00 T/M: Ferguson

List compiled from information provided by Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson.

Publisher not responsible for typographical errors.

The published information is believed to be accurate, however, publisher neither warrants or accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

S: Persson, Anne Marie Tr B: Leskowicz, Paul J Leskowicz, Olivia 1135 Westerly Pkwy State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College S: Vonada, Lewis J B: Vonada, Dennis Alan 730 Strawband Beaver Rd $1.00 T/M: Worth S: Henninger, Evonne E Henninger, John W Deitrich, Tracy A B: Deitrich, Tracy A Deitrich, Frank A Sr 286 Esterline Dr $1.00 T/M: Miles S: Gray’s Woods S&A Homes Inc B: Lintal, Matthew d Lintal, Jacqueline S 131 Garret Way Port Matilda, PA 16870 $305,253.00 T/M: Patton

S: first Line Development Two Inc S&A Homes Inc B: Lingle, David D 138 Archers Glen Rd $49,000.00 T/M: Walker S: Kavelak, Thomas E B: Faccone Family Trust Faccone, Arthur D Tr Faccone, Deborah S Tr 315 ½ E Spruce St $1.00 T/M: Philipsburg S: Dressler, Kevin A B: Dressler, Kevin A Sankey, Karen J 273 Homan Ave State College, PA 16801 $1.00 T/M: State College S: Fox, Russell A by At B: Devlin, Kristen R Bugaj, Matthew J 221 Spring St State College, PA 16801 $192,500.00 T/M: College

S: Bachmann, Darlene G Bachmann, Clarence E Henry, Ardranna S Henry, Robert A B: Hall, Meredith 821 E Boal Ave Boalsburg, PA 16827 $75,000.00 T/M: Harris S: Kosto, Jeffrey J B: Hesketh, Kristen A 2178 Quail Run Rd State College, PA 16801 $202,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Bashline, Silvia G Estate Bashline, Tina L & Co-Ex Kile, Zoa B & Co-Ex B: Nelson, H W Constantin 1244 Westerly Parkway $290,000.00 T/M: Ferguson S: Fox, Erika B: Fox, Judith M 225 Strouse Ave $1.00 T/M: Patton S: Homan, Ester E B: Coleman, Jacqueline A Bair, Karen R H Crater, Cindy L Homan, Ralph L Jr 266 Elk Creek Rd $1.00 T/M: Penn

S: Loewen, Henry J Jr Loewen, Virginia H B: Fitzgerald, Jessi A Fitzgerald, Bryan P 1651 Oxford Circle State College, PA 16803-3239 $215,000.00 S: Van Buskirk, David A T/M: Ferguson Van Buskirk, Kimberly H B: Constable, Steven L S: Kline, Jeffrey S Constable, Sandra J B: Hadighi, Mehrdad 873 Mountain View Ln Nazarian, Shadi Bellefonte, PA 16823 $410,000.00 348 Arbor Way T/M: Spring State College, PA 16803 $505,000.00 S: Murphy, Janet T/M: State College B: McConnaughay, Phillip J Murphy, Janet S: Lindsay, Stanley I Sr 900 Walnut Spring Ln Lindsay, Bernice C State College, PA 16801 B: Garban, Andrew W $1.00 125 E Main St T/M: College $.00 T/M: Harris S: Bowman, Joseph J by Sher Bowman, Holly A by Sher S: Shepard, John W Lautsch-Bowman Pamela Shepard, Gina Mae M by Sher B: Shepard, John W B: Deutsche Bank Trust Shepard, Gina Mae Company Americas 7052 S Eagle Valley Rd 310 E Pine Grove Rd $1.00 $7,254.63 T/M: Huston T/M: Ferguson

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

S: Brandstatter, Herwig R

by Sher Brandstatter, Gundula

by Sher B: Federal National Mortgage Assoc 2619 Sleepy Hollow Dr $21,061.68 T/M: Ferguson S: Parsons, Barbara Sue

by Sher B: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp 167 Greenbriar Gap Rd $7,102.18 T/M: Penn S: Mare, Christopher R B: Evans, John E Jr Evans, James L Evans, Timothy C 456 Sierra Ln $150,000.00 T/M: Patton S: Bringuier, Katie C Cuppett, Katie C B: Kane, Kathleen M 165 Constitution Ave State College, PA 16801 $178,000.00 T/M: College S: Rider, Charles II Tr Jeanne J Rider non Marital Tr by Sher B: Graystone Bank 10 Aspen Ct $146,000.00 T/M: Harris S: Shawley, Jeffrey S by Sher B: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp 140 Allegheny St $5,529.44 T/M: Union S: Harford, Geoffrey J Harford, Katherine V T B: Biek, Michael A 1192 Westerly Parkway State College, PA 16801 $186,000.00 T/M: State College S: Rutgers Organics Corporation B: Struble Road Limited Partnership Struble Rd $700,000.00 T/M: College

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Lamb & Allegheny Streets Bellefonte Christmas Eve, December 24

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Christmas Day, December 25

8-8:30 am - Confessions in the Church 8:45 am - Morning Prayer 9 am - Holy Eucharist

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The public is welcome to explore the new Anna Wagner Keichlin e exhibit at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allehgeny St. Ms. Keichline – a Bellefonte native – was an architect, inventor, suffragist, and military intelligence agent who lived from 1889 to 1943. This exhibit is the centerpiece of the museum’s new Architecture & Design Gallery.

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• Portable Heaters • Tools • Air Hose • Tarps • Welding Ask About Our Pennsyl vania Pastel Society,” is showing at the BHCA Open House Specials! & Gallery at the Gamble Mill through January 13. The Gallery Supplies • Gas Cans • Farm Gates • Gloves • Lanterns is at the Gamble Mill Tavern, 160 Dunlap Street, Bellefonte.

Supplies • Swas • Hammers • Oil Exhibit hours are Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., • Grease • Drills • Smoke & Gas closed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact James Detectors • Gardening Tools & Dunne (814) 355-3613.

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• Magic Realism Art, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen Street, State College, from January 7 to January 31.

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Milesburg in BEA School District. $700.00 per month includes all utilities but electric.

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Call 814 777 4220. Leave 1987 Dodge Dakota 4x4, message. $695 obo, 814-867-4263, CA RS COUNTRY HO ME FOR State College R E N T , Three bedroom 2006 Honda CRV SE, 4WD, near Centre Hall available at, loaded, 7/100K warr., lthr., immediately, $1050 + utilities.

43.5K, $17,000, 814-238814-360-8605 2066, State College

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1997 Ford Mustang conv., G o v e r n o r ’ s Gate $ 8 , 9 9 5 , 8 1 4 - 3 5 3 - 2 6 8 6 , Apartments, Bellefonte, Bellefonte is accepting applications.

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TRUCKS All utilities included. Offstreet assigned parking.

2000 Dodge Dakota, V6, Located next to public park. needs body work, $2,000, Call 355-3682, TTY 711.

814-237-1922, State College Professionally managed by 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, 4 Housing Development Corp. spd., OD, 4 cyl., good tires, MidAtlantic. EOH. VGC, nice, $2,000, 814-577- FOR RENT: 3 Br Heated 5330, Clearfield Apartment two miles from 1999 Ford F150 XL X-cab 4x4, V8, at, good tires & ins., $5,500 neg., 814-359-0908, Pleasant Gap

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