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Helen Borger of Snow Shoe celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at a party at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte on April 23. The centenarian celebrated with her favorite dessert — homemade blueberry pie and cake. Read more in Mature Lifestyles./Pages 18-24
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Four candidates seek State College mayor seat By G. KERRY WEBSTER editor@centrecountygazette.com
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MIKE SIMCO spent the morning of May 2 working to remove debris from a South Pugh Street property in State College following the May 1 storm, which brought high winds and torrential downpours.
Twisters touch down in county By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
A strong storm front bringing powerful, sustained winds and possibly multiple tornados knocked out power to tens of thousands of county residents on May 1. National Weather Service investigators determined a tornado touched down in Rebersburg and were on the scene surveying damage on May 2. Henry Margusity, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, said the storms may have produced multiple tornados. “It was very unusual for the area, in terms of it was a line of storms that came through and seems to have embedded small tornados on the front end of the storm,” he said. The NWS confirmed a tornado in Rebersburg, and it appeared to Margusity that a tornado may have caused a path of damage near Branch Road near Boalsburg. In Rothrock State Forest there also
appeared to be a small tornado path from Pine Swamp Road to Laurel Run Road. “The other unusual part is the winds lasted longer than what you see in a thunderstorm,” Margusity said. “These strong winds lasted for almost 10 minutes or 15 minutes. That’s why we saw so many trees down — they were just constantly being hit by thunderstorms.” The initial line of storms produced very little lightning, he said, though the second one that formed in northern Huntingdon County and eastern Centre County had more electricity with it. Margusity said a tornado warning had been issued in Huntingdon County the day before, another unusual occurrence. He said in his opinion there has been an increased frequency of severe weather in the area over the last several years. The largest tornado Margusity could recall was in 1985 in the northern part of the county. Twisters, Page 5
STATE COLLEGE — Residents of State College Borough will look to vote a new mayor into office in November. Four candidates, all Democrats, will appear on the primary election ballot — Janet Engeman, Don Hahn, Michael Black and Catherine Dauler. The Gazette reached out to the four candidates seeking to
replace Elizabeth Goreham as the community’s mayor to ask their thoughts on issues they feel are affecting the community and what measures they plan to employ moving forward should they be elected to public office. Goreham is not seeking reelection to the seat, which she held for the past eight years. The responses below are in the order they were received. Mayor, Page 4
Three spots open on State College borough council By G. KERRY WEBSTER editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Primary Election Day is right around the corner and State College Borough is looking to fill three seats on the council. Incumbents Theresa Lafer and Evan Myers, both Democrats, will seek re-election to their current seats, and six others have tossed in their hats for public service. All are looking for placement on the November General Elec-
tion ballot. Lafer served on council in the early 2000s and was re-elected again in 2014. Myers was elected to his first stint on borough council in 2014. The Centre County Gazette reached out to borough council candidates to ask their thoughts on issues they believe are affecting the community and what measures they plan to employ moving forward, should they be elected to public office. Borough council, Page 7
Centre County recycles More than 70 tons of trash collected during the events By G. KERRY WEBSTER editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — More than 70 tons of trash, refuse and other unwanted items were collected for recycling or proper disposal in Centre County over the past two weeks. On Earth Day, April 22, ClearWater Conservancy partnered with Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority to rid 76,200 pounds of trash from roadsides, parks, streams and sinkholes. On April 28 and 29, CCRRA opened its gates for a household hazardous waste collection, which saw more than Police Blotter .................... 2 Opinion ............................ 9
1,000 vehicles carrying 64,000 pounds of materials prepared for disposal. “I think both events went very, very well,” said Amy Schirf of CCRRA. “The numbers are always high at these events. We’re glad Centre County is a bit cleaner after such a great effort.” The ClearWater Conservancy event had a volunteer contingent of 552 members working at combating littering and illegal dumping in local watersheds. In its 21st year, the 2017 Cleanup Day brought out the highest number of volunteers to Recycle, Page 5
Health and Wellness ...... 10 Community .................... 13
Mature Lifestyles ........... 18 Sports .............................. 25
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VOLUNTEERS USED any means necessary to clean local waterways during ClearWater Conservancy’s Cleanup Day, held on Earth Day, April 22.
Mother’s Day .................. 31 Around & In Town ......... 32
What’s Happening ......... 35 Puzzles ............................ 36
Business .......................... 37 Classifieds ....................... 39
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DOG JOG: Pets Come First sponsored the ninth annual Dog Jog 5K Run/Walk on April 29 at the Grange Fairgrounds. More than 100 pet owners participated. Page 13
RECORDS BROKEN: Student athletes from Bellefonte and St. Joseph’s Academy combined to break five school track and field records at the LHU High School Invite. Page 25
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: The state Department of Community and Economic Development has proclaimed May 1-6 as “Small Business Week” in the commonwealth. Page 16
LAUNCHBOX GRADUATES: Six startup businesses recently graduated from the Happy Valley LaunchBox program and are ready to take their businesses out into the real world. Page 32
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Police were called to Burkholder’s County Market in Spring Mills to investigate a report of bad checks. Police said a 47-year-old Rebersburg man wrote a bad check at the business on Jan. 27 and failed to pay the fee. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Reese Road in Bellefonte at 4 p.m. April 1. Police said Jennifer L. Gomez was westbound and attempting to make a left-hand turn. The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox continued through the corner, down an embankment and crashed into a creek. Gomez was charged for not driving on roadways laned for traffic, police said. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone removed money from an open safe at a residence along Benner Pike sometime between April 1-8. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported the arrest of Joshua Feathers, 27, on charges of driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop along state Route 220 at 1:31 p.m. on April 4. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported the arrest of Lance Branche, 29, for possession of a firearm without a license and false identification to law enforcement. Also, police said Tammy Guyher, 49, was arrested for DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrests stem from an incident that occurred at 10:36 a.m. on April 6 along state Route 56, east of Reese Road in West St. Clair Township, Bedford County. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported the arrest of 22-year-old Wendy Brooks on charges of DUI stemming from an incident that occurred at 3:25 p.m. on April 8 on Interstate
99 in Worth Township. ❑❑❑ Police reported charges of false reports will be filed against a known individual following a two-vehicle crash that occurred along Pleasantville Boulevard, Spring Township, at 3:52 p.m. on April 9. ❑❑❑ A small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was discovered by police in the possession of 19-year-old Breanna Turner at the intersection of SR 56 and Red Oak Lane in East St. Clair Township, Bedford County, at 9:37 a.m. on April 10. ❑❑❑ Charges of harassment were filed against a 24-year-old Loganton man after an incident involving a 22-year-old Beech Creek woman at a residence on Elm Street in Liberty Township at 1:25 p.m. on April 15. ❑❑❑ Police reported an unlabeled prescription bottle containing approximately 90 pills was located along Bull Run Road in Miles Township on April 25.
STATE POLICE AT PHILIPSBURG Police were called to Interstate 99 in Worth Township at 10:09 p.m. on April 21 to investigate a report of a two-vehicle crash. Police said upon arrival, troopers discovered a known 47-year-old Port Matilda woman was under the influence of alcohol. She was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for chemical testing. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 19-year-old woman from Douglassville was cited with underage drinking in Beaver Stadium parking lot at 2:45 p.m. on April 22. ❑❑❑ Police reported a known woman attempted to steal several items from Weis Markets in Philipsburg at 3:50 p.m. on April 28. Charges of retail theft were filed. — Compiled by G. Kerry Webster
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Benninghoff talks budget, environment during town hall By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — As the power flickered at the College Township municipal building due to Monday evening’s storm, audience members quizzed state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin, on several issues during a town hall meeting. Monday’s crowd was small, but the 11 people who came out voiced their concerns on the state budget, redistricting and the environment. During the question-and-answer session on the proposed $31.54 billion budget, one woman asked about the constant cuts to the Department of Environmental Protection. Benninghoff told her that every department and organization that comes before the Legislature asks for more money, and he pointed to the decline of the natural gas industry in the state as one of the reasons that DEP workers could focus on other things. He said the Legislature also receives pushback from companies that operate in multiple states and complain that Pennsylvania is among the slowest in issuing permits through its environmental protection department. On the topic of opioid abuse, and the resulting wave of overdose deaths that has swept across the state, Benninghoff said that on top of prescription drug monitoring there needed to be a “philosophical change.” He explained the previous rationale of prescribing pain medication, stating doctors saw no reason to leave people in pain, but also said there needed to be a shift toward alternate methods of treating pain because longterm painkiller use can easily lead to addiction.
Benninghoff is a former orderly and coroner. He said $20 million has been allocated to fight opioid addiction in the current budget proposal. Benninghoff explained some of the complexities and challenges in redistricting and received some pushback from the audience on the topic of a proposed nonpartisan commission to take charge of the redistricting process. He said it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing that one township or one county is split up among multiple representatives, pointing out that residents could have multiple representatives arguing their case if problems arise. But Amber Houk, of Ferguson Township, said she believed it would work as long as there are no major issues that a municipality’s residents are united behind. However, she said she believed when a major issue does arise, that state representatives may be more likely to shrug off the issue because it is only a select portion of their constituents. When asked about gerrymandering, Benninghoff pointed out that no matter how a district is drawn, generally the Democratic areas will stay Democratic, and vice-versa. Multiple people acknowledged their frustration lies more with congressional districting and not state legislative districts. The College Township event was the first in a series of five town hall meetings scheduled by Benninghoff. The second was scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, at the Spring Township Municipal Building. Upcoming meetings include Monday, May 15, at the Union Elementary School, Belleville; Wednesday, May 17, at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building, State College; and Thursday, June 1, at the Old Gregg School Community Center, Spring Mills.
Wise endorses Cantorna for district attorney Dr. Helen D. Wise has endorsed Bernie Cantorna for a Centre County district attorney. “I am standing with Bernie Cantorna because I know that he will stand up and better our already wonderful community, not only for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but for all residents of Centre County,” she said. Wise was the first female appointed to a senior cabinet position in Pennsylvania when Gov. Robert Casey named her deputy chief of staff. Prior to that, she was elected to the state House of Representatives in 1977 and was the first female president of both the Pennsylvania State Educators Association and the National Education Association.
“I know firsthand from my time in office and public service that public servants, such as a district attorney, must be able to work not just for the constituency that elected them, but with the community as a whole, and I know that Bernie Cantorna is the person for the job,” said Wise. “I am honored to have Dr. Wise’s support,” Cantorna said. “She is a distinguished pathfinder in education and I value her guidance. We agree about the importance of educating our young people such that they avoid pitfalls that could put them in legal jeopardy.” In endorsing Cantorna, Wise joins former state Rep. Ruth Rudy, current State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham and the Fraternal Order of Police.
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DONALD HAHN, DEMOCRAT
Hahn was born in Centre County in 1964 and graduated from State High in 1982. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State in 1987 and his juris doctor from Villanova Law School in 1992. Hahn brings public experience to the table. He was a member of the State College Borough Council and of the Centre Region Council of Governments General Forum from 1996 to 2000, and again from 2006 to 2014. He was council president from 2012 to 2014 and was a member of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Municipal League. He also was on the board of delegates of the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Governments. CCG: How has the rapid growth of the borough affected the community and what measures do you think are best to manage it? DH: State College is a great place to live. However, occupying only 4 square miles, State College already has a higher population density than Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and almost all other Pennsylvania cities. Sustainability, rather than growth, should be the borough’s primary focus. Five of Pennsylvania’s 10 largest cities — Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton, Harrisburg and Altoona — have declared themselves to be financially distressed under Act 47 because they were unable to sustain the growth they experienced. In those cities, high legacy costs and low property values have led to budget shortfalls, cuts in essential services and higher tax rates. Fortunately, State College maintains an excellent bond rating, its taxes are considerably lower than those of comparable Pennsylvania cities, and our staff provides excellent municipal services at a reasonable cost. However, we must be careful about using growth to address fiscal issues. Prudent zoning is an important tool to help manage growth. In addition, in order to maintain our quality of life, we need to preserve our neighborhoods through a combination of zoning protection, ordinance enforcement and owner-occupied housing initiatives. CCG: How would you characterize the state of the relationship between the borough and the university, and how can it be strengthened? DH: Penn State University is an excellent employment center, a great education center and the rock upon which State College was founded. In turn, State College has been a great place for Penn State students to learn, an excellent place for its professors, administrators and staff to live, to work and to raise their families, and a wonderful place to which its alumni return. However, the steady growth in Penn State enrollment without associated increases in campus housing brings constant pressure to our community. Rental costs increase for Penn State students, affordable housing initiatives become increasingly difficult and pressures upon our neighborhoods mount. These factors threaten to undermine the very attractiveness of Penn State and State College as a great learning environment. The university and the borough need to manage their mutual growth responsibly and sustainably. Frequent, frank and respectful communications between Penn State, State College, their students and their neighbors are essential. People of good will, from all sides, need to communicate with each other to produce solutions and to prevent those with special financial and political interests from turning the occasional imprudent acts of some into an unmanageable, mutually self-destructive cycle of distrust. CCG: What makes you the best candidate for the position of mayor of State College? DH: Having served on borough council, as council president and on the board of the Pennsylvania Municipal League, I have the knowledge and experience to be an effective mayor. However, this election is not only about experience. It is also about the future. At a time when diversity, the environment and education are under unprecedented attack in Washington, D.C., our next mayor must be ready to redefine the role of the office. Our community needs an advocate who is not afraid to become political. The next mayor must be ready to challenge Harrisburg and Washington when it decreases the quality of services for its citizens for the sake of lower taxes, when it micromanages local governments at a time when innovation and creativity are needed, and when it lowers its commitment to the environment in the face of climate change. State College is a community with tremendous good-
will. However, we cannot afford to be complacent in our comfortable isolation. State College needs to promote the value and advantages of progressive good government statewide and nationwide. I am ready and able to represent State College as its mayor and to advocate for its values.
JANET ENGEMAN, DEMOCRAT
Engeman grew up in State College and left the area to earn an economics degree. She worked as a labor market analyst in New Jersey, then served in various positions in the computer software industry in Princeton, N.J. Her professional background includes technical project design and development, staff management and traveling extensively to make complex presentations to large and small audiences. She is active in social and environmental issues in the community and is an active member of her church. Engeman is married and has two married sons and a grandson. She has lived in State College since her return in 1995. CCG: How has the rapid growth of the borough affected the community, and what measures do you think are best to manage it? JE: The rapid growth of State College has stressed the community. The land area of State College is finite and largely developed, so essentially the only way to go is up. The effect of the construction of large tall buildings designed specifically for students will have an effect on traffic, parking, pedestrian safety, term housing options and spillover into the surrounding traditional neighborhoods. Students are grouped into crowded spaces with nowhere to go for social activities but out. Since the latest batch of structures — the Metropolitan, the Rise, the Residences and the building that will occupy the site of the former Canyon Pizza — are essentially expensive dorms with token commercial space, they are not suitable for young professional and workforce housing. This may have long-term ramifications if they ever need to be used as living space for other demographics ranging from young families to retirees. The best way to manage this is to mandate truly mixeduse buildings, containing a variety of apartment-type spaces for businesses and offices and on-site inclusionary housing. Rigorously enforcing current zoning in the CID is the place to start. Reexamining current ordinances should be the next step to prevent campus creep into the downtown. CCG: How would you characterize the state of the relationship between the borough and the university, and how can it be strengthened? JE: The relationship between the borough and the university is a symbiotic one. Neither can fully function without the other. That being said, I think we are in danger of the relationship becoming less symbiotic and perhaps more parasitic. The university has increasingly imposed its housing, social and alcohol issues on the town. Not enough dorm space on campus? No problem. Encourage the town to provide more housing, either in the form of big new dorm-like structures or student housing in the neighborhoods. No place to party on campus? The town is full of frats and party houses. Dry campus? No problem. There are plenty of bars downtown. In my opinion, there needs to be a serious reexamination of the way the problems of the university become the problems of the community. A more active dialogue between community and university leaders needs to be established and cultivated to address and find constructive solutions to these issues. CCG: What makes you the best candidate for the position of mayor of State College? JE: Since my election to borough council, through my participation in council meetings and Council of Government meetings, I have learned about the inner workings of local government. This experience has led me to believe that I would be able to provide more to our community as the face of the borough in the capacity of mayor than I do as a member of council. I believe I have the outgoing personality, professional background and skills in economics, development, management, communication and outreach that will enable me to collaborate effectively with other members of our greater community, advocate for the interests of our neighborhoods and all of our citizens, and to network constructively with the university and other regional governmental agencies. I want to bring my best to the position for the benefit of us all.
MAY 4-10, 2017 CATHERINE DAULER, DEMOCRAT
Dauler has been a State College Borough council member for 14 years. She is a Downtown Improvement District member and president of the College Heights Neighborhood Association. She is on the National League of Cities policy committees; Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Affairs; Race, Equity and Leadership; Centre Region Council of Governments; Executive, Human Resources and Public Safety committees; and is the district secretary of the Pennsylvania Municipal League. She has been a volunteer teacher for 27 years and was the past president of International Hospitality Council and on the fundraising committee for Discovery Space. CCG: How has the rapid growth of the borough affected the community. and what measures do you think are best to manage it? CD: The visible changes and pressures of development are a challenge to the community. Residents advocate for preservation of our neighborhoods, neighborhood schools and the historic fabric of our borough. Others recognize the importance of maintaining the vitality of our downtown as the region’s urban core. Maintaining the quality of life and sustaining our tax base concern all of us. The State College Borough’s comprehensive zoning update is essential for helping us plan for the future. Based on previous policy documents. including the State College Neighborhood Plan, the Downtown Plan, the State College Strategic Plan and others, the update will ensure a more user-friendly document that will eliminate inconsistencies and use modern best practices in zoning. Now is the time for the community to take advantage of the many opportunities during the process to make their voices heard. CCG: How would you characterize the state of the relationship between the borough and the university, and how can it be strengthened? CD: My experience as a member of the National League of Cities University Community Council has provided opportunities to hear about challenges other communities in the country face when they have a college or university as a neighbor. Experiences vary, but much of what is mentioned is familiar. On balance, State College benefits from a good working relationship with the university administration. There is dialogue and an effort to work together on issues that affect us all. The collaboration to continually enhance our quality of life may not always be evident to everyone, but it does exist. A few examples include Penn State’s decision to locate their Launch Box downtown, providing incentives for innovation and a destination for students, their support to address the activities that accompany the student-initiated St. Patty’s Day, and police services during major events that attract thousands of visitors to our town. How can the relationship be strengthened? By continuing to maintain good communication and to remember that we all share in the well being of our great community. CCG: What makes you the best candidate for the position of mayor of State College? CD: My experience as a council member, a long-time resident of State College, a homeowner, community volunteer and neighborhood advocate, and as a believer in the importance of local government, has me prepared me for a new role in State College government. Public service has been a great joy for me, confirming what I knew all along — local government is essential and important for building communities, helping us share in common causes, transcending our differences, for a better life for us all. My commitment to shaping a promising future for State College includes good strategic decisions shared in partnership with Penn State and local businesses, as well as continuing to advocate with our representatives in Harrisburg to find additional revenue-enhancing alternatives for local government. In these challenging times, we must not forget the importance of remaining a welcoming safe community. As mayor, I pledge to promote civility, transparency, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our civic life.
MICHAEL BLACK, DEMOCRAT
Black earned his bachelor’s from Springfield College and his master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a student affairs professional in Cleveland before moving to State College to pursue a doctorate in higher education. Black was active in campus life, serving WPSU, the Penn State Cross Cultural Health Program, the Graduate Student Organization and the Penn State Budget Committee. Black continues to serve his community with involvement in Leadership Centre County, Penn State Center for World in Conversation and youth teams as a coach. His wife, Tonya, is a teacher at SCASD and their son Lake is a student at Delta school. CCG: How has the rapid growth of the borough affected the community, and what measures do you think are best to manage it? MB: State College has enjoyed steady growth since our founding. We are a learned and diverse community where families have decided to settle down to live, work, learn and play for more than 160 years. During the last 20 years, Mayor, Page 6
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Downtown zoning amendment approved by narrow margin By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Council on May 1 approved by a 4-3 vote amending a zoning ordinance to reduce the area for non-owner occupied housing in the Signature Property Development area of the Commercial Incentive District. Council members Catherine Dauler, Janet Engeman and Evan Myers voted against the amendment. The amendment changes the area where a floor-area ratio of 5.0 is permitted for non-owner occupied housing and 1.0 for commercial. The FAR establishes the ratio of a building’s usable floor area to the size of the lot on which it is built. Essentially, the change reduces the area where large, primarily student housing complexes can be built. The amendment limits the non-owner occupied housing section to apply to two areas. The first area is bounded by parcels in the CID that are located east of McAllister Alley, south of Calder Way, west of Garner Street and north of East Beaver Avenue. The second area is bounded by parcels in the CID that are located east of Garner St., north of Calder Way, west of Hetzel Street and south of East College Avenue. Two property owners spoke against the amendment. Property appraiser Chris Aumiller spoke behalf of the owners of the Glennland Building, 205 E. Beaver Ave., a nearly 90-year-old building which, though maintained, has deteriorated over the years. Aumiller said the building faces obsolescence and that the owners and the borough would benefit if the existing building could be torn down and a new one built to the maximum. He added that the demand is available for student housing. “Those kids want to be downtown, they’re going to be downtown,” he said. “The density is only going to shift. This change is not going to help.” Nancy Slagle, one of the building’s owners, said the cost of fending off the building’s deterioration is prohibitive. “One of the last things I want to do is see it torn down.” Slagle said. “The building is deteriorating and it’s just going to keep going that way and you’re not going to like what you see.” Peter Smith, one of the owners of 118 S. Atherton St., where the Imperial Motel is located, said that property isn’t being used at its best and that removing the area from the signature development area reduces incentives and options for improving it. Council member Theresa Lafer voted in favor of the ordinance and said it was necessary to balance development in the downtown. “This needs to be a diverse community,” she said. “Students may be and Penn State may be the economic engine. But if all you have is an engine, nobody else is on
the train. There’s nothing there and you’re going no place for no good reason.” Lafer added, “I want student housing to be there. I want young professionals to be there. I want new families to be there. It is a beautiful place to live. I would like to maintain its integrity, its continuity, its style.” She said she doesn’t want to see buildings torn down only to make more student housing. “I think that is absolutely against what State College wants to do and be, including students and alumni,” she said. Myers said he was concerned with piecemeal changes to zoning. “We need to do a thorough zoning rewrite,” he said. “We’re really just starting that now. We need to do that as fast as possible because it impacts a lot of areas. I’m very concerned about making these kinds of changes ... because the fact we don’t allow a piece of zoning to stay in place for very long causes people to rush to develop properties because they’re concerned we’re going to change it tomorrow or the next day.”
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Council approved a three-year agreement to allow Bill Pickles Tap Room, 106 S. Allen St., to have an outdoor dining area that comes out onto the current sidewalk. Joe Shulman, CEO of Hotel State College, which owns the bar and restaurant, said it will be a decked extension of the dining area to allow seating for about 10. It will not increase the capacity of the establishment. The area will be surrounded by a decorative fence and entry into the bar will be required before patrons can be seated and served. The seating area, which will be permitted to be open from April through October, will allow for a 5-foot clearance at the narrowest point on the sidewalk, which is within ordinance limits, borough manager Tom Fountaine said. Shulman said he is considering installing a retractable awning for use during inclement weather.
LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
After discussions with the chair of the Penn State Commission on LGBTQ Equity to identify and address issues related to equity and inclusion, Mayor Elizabeth Goreham and Fountaine recommended the establishment of a committee to advise the council, the mayor and manager on LGBTQ matters. “The committee would be charged to engage in outreach to the LGBTQ communities, to disseminate information, encourage participation and engagement in community and civic life and to work co-operatively with other civic agencies whose activities affect LGBTQ communities, including the development and support to the Borough of State College’s Pride events and other relevant projects,” according to the borough.
Twisters, from page 1 “It was nasty out there,” said Daniel Burgos, a resident of Patton Township. “The rain was coming down hard and the winds were blowing like crazy.” Burgos spent the majority of Tuesday, May 2, cleaning up after the storm. A large, 50-foot tree on his property was uprooted and fell onto the roof of his home. No one was injured. “I just couldn’t believe it when it happened,” said Burgos. “I have two daughters and I’m just happy they weren’t harmed. They easily could have been. I think we were lucky.”
TAKING STOCK
Centre County Emergency Management Director Jeff Wharran said Route 53 was briefly impassable after being flooded and that multiple roads and power lines in several municipalities had trees down across them. He reported one injury from the storms: A Rebersburg man was hurt when his garage collapsed while he was inside. He was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center and later transferred to Geisinger, but Wharran said he didn’t have any updates on the man’s condition. Most of the garage blew away. Township and county officials were hard at work on May 2 trying to take stock of the storm’s damage and provide generators to areas without power, especially to keep water flowing to area homes. Wharran said power was initially out in almost 100 percent of Centre Hall and Millheim boroughs, and Gregg, Haines, Harris, Miles, Penn, Potter and Walker townships. He said restoring power was imperative, especially to ensure that water was still flowing to area homes. Every
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MORE THAN 64,000 pounds of material were collected during the two-day Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority hazardous waste collection event. Recycle, from page 1 date, according to organizers. These volunteers visited 59 sites and collected more than 48,900 pounds of assorted trash, 17,240 pounds of scrap metal and 10,120 pounds of tires, which individually numbered 550. According to Andrea Murrell of ClearWater Conservancy, this year’s tonnage brings the project total to more than 6.16 million pounds of waste removed from local streams, roadways, sinkholes and illegal dumping sites since 1997. “It always amazes me that we, the few, can do so much in a short time,” said Rod Fye, Cleanup Day committee member and enforcement officer at CCRRA. “If many others would change their attitude about littering our roads and improperly disposing of their trash, we could accomplish so much more. It should be our goal to take care of our Mother Earth. We really only have one.” Despite fewer cars and fewer total tonnage collected, the hazardous waste collection event by CCRRA was successful nonetheless. According to Schirf, residents from 1,066 households, and 32 of the county’s 35 municipalities, took advantage of the program. She noted that several dozen residents from five surrounding counties, and from as far away as Snyder County, participated. She said the collection brought in plenty of pesticides, household hazardous waste and the equivalent of nearly four miles of fluorescent tubing. “Centre County residents showed up in force and really showed their environmental caring,” said Joanne Shafer, Centre County’s deputy executive director/recycling coordinator. “The number of participants was up from last year; I think that folks are really more aware of their environment and they want to protect the beauty of our county. Clean air and water are key to the economy of our area. Many county residents were aware of their carbon footprint and combined trips and helped neighbors.” The event was co-sponsored by CCRA, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. MXI of Langhorne was the successful contractor. In addition to CCRRA employees, volunteers from Penn State Environmental Health and Safety, and State College Area High School were onsite to assist in checking vehicles.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE
MAY 4-10, 2017
Local singer ready for big break in Nashville By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A New Year’s Eve party four years ago would end up setting the course for Olivia Jones’ music career, one that was to find her heading to Nashville on May 1, with an artist development deal with a well-known producer. That party was hosted by her mother, local musician Liz Grove, and attended by a number of the State College area’s musical performers. “She had a bunch of musicians over and everybody was jamming,” Jones said. “I sang a song with someone and they said, ‘Hey, you should do this women-inrock thing.’” That would be the benefit concert “A Celebration of Women in Rock,” held at The State Theatre in January 2013. It was her first real public gig and caught the ear of longtime local musician J.R. Mangan, who was looking for a new singer for the J.R. Mangan Band. Mangan asked her to join the band and they’ve been performing regularly since then. Around the same time, Jones, a Penn State student at the time, joined the Pennharmonics a cappella group. “Those two outlets started for me at the same time, like within three months going from doing nothing to gigging four times a week,” Jones said.
By 2016 Jones knew she wanted to pursue a music career. As an integrative arts major with a focus on music technology and arts entrepreneurship, she landed an internship with Castle Recording Studios. While she was there, she recorded eight songs with veteran musician and producer Mac Gayden. When she left at the end of August, Gayden offered her a contract. “The contract is in effect from the day I move down. And from that day, it’s a yearlong contract, basically an artist development agreement where Mac is investing money and time into creating an album with me,” she explained. “Hopefully we will connect with a publishing company or a record company.” When she first thought about a career in music, she didn’t think Nashville would be her destination. As many do, she associated it with country music, which isn’t her focus. But she would soon learn that all kinds of genres are being produced in the Music City. It also afforded her the ideal environment. “I’ve always been interested in Nashville because as a musician you really only have three options to start out with. L.A., New York and Nashville are the three meccas of music,” she said. “Nashville always had an appeal to me because I’m kind of a country girl at heart
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OLIVIA JONES performs with the J.R. Mangan Band at the Bryce Jordan Center for THON 2016. — not musically, but from a landscape perspective. I love being outdoors and rolling hills. I grew up in Boalsburg on Mount Nittany. I wanted the excitement of the city, but I wanted room to spread out and explore.” Her sound, meanwhile, is still developing. As she grows as a songwriter, Jones said she sometimes finds herself in a soulfunk style, but often leans toward a heavier, blues-and-rock sound. “I’m just starting out when it comes to developing and creating my sound,” she said. “I’m still in the process of figuring out who I am and who I want to be as a person. Now that I’m starting to write, it’s going hand in hand. I’m figuring out where I want to be, who I want to be and how I want to sound. It’s really pretty eclectic right now.” Jones, a State College Area High School graduate who earned her Penn State degree in December, credits a legion of local musicians for helping her grow as a musician and prepare for her career. But it all started with her mom. “She’s just really been the person who motivated me and pushed me to do these things,” Jones said. “I didn’t want to do the Pennharmonics audition and she said, ‘You need to get your butt off the couch and go do it.’ I couldn’t be happier that she did that.” In recent months, Jones has been performing in a trio with Grove and Steve
Christensen. Grove and Mangan, meanwhile, are just some of the local musicians who have helped guide Jones. “Really, there are so many musicians I seek advice from,” she said. “I know what I’m getting myself into, but I’ve just always been someone who looked to people who are older and have more experience for advice. “All of the local musicians in the area that I’ve been able to hang out with and play with have been great in giving me advice and little pieces here and there that I’ll take with me.” And that advice has made her all the more ready for her move. Growing up in the State College area and going to college at Penn State, she feels like she “delayed leaving the nest,” but she believes that worked out for the best for her personal development and her career. “I’m incredibly excited. I’m nervous, too,” she said. “I’m nervous, but I think I’m ready. “Everybody in the community who has supported me through growing up and helped me through everything has been influential in grounding me, not only giving me a platform to practice but also guiding me in the right direction. I know if I had moved there when I was 19, I’d just be a hot mess. I think it’s a good time now.”
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entities and permitted to make autonomous decisions. However, the dynamic is one as such that when alignment of goals, activities and talent occur, both the borough and university’s best interests are protected. As your mayor, I will work tirelessly to facilitate open and transparent conversations of partnerships between the borough and the university. CCG: What makes you the best candidate for the position of mayor of State College? MB: I came to State College as a graduate student studying higher education 25 years ago. I soon fell in love with the community and the borough. I met my wife, Tonya, here and we decided to start a family. I run my own small business in the borough, Tonya is a public school teacher and my son, Lake, is finishing up sixth grade at Delta school. As part of my lifestyle, I serve committees, boards and youth sports programs. I want to be your mayor because I want to give back to the community that has given my family so much. As a resident, I see the importance of preserving and enhancing our neighborhoods and green spaces. I’ve started and successfully grown a small business right here in State College. I want to help others do the same. As a former student and current resident, I understand the importance of improving community relations and will be a champion for inclusivity among all residents. State College is a wonderful community because we bring people together from all walks of life. This borough has been my home for more than 25 years, and it would be an honor to serve as mayor.
State College has experienced another surge in population growth, putting pressure on our open spaces, existing buildings, utilities and basic infrastructure. We are seeing a piqued local and national interest in development and business opportunities, as we’ve been identified as the fastest growing metro area in the state. This presents a challenge, but also a great opportunity. State College residents value a walkable and an easily accessible village lifestyle. We live in a wonderfully diverse community filled with the young energy of students, the buzz of healthy families and the seasoned wisdom of elder residents. State College should enhance and protect our charm while leveraging it to increase innovative economic opportunities, increased housing for young professionals and diverse cultural experiences. We should invest in our residential, commercial, and student centers that will allow more small businesses to start and thrive right here. CCG: How would you characterize the state of the relationship between the borough and the university, and how can it be strengthened? MB: The Borough of State College and Penn State University have mutually benefited from a particularly complex relationship for more than 160 years. The complexity involves hundreds of people making decisions daily that affect both small groups and the population at large. As the university and borough grow, the people involved in these decisions come and go. With exponential levels of complexity, it’s no wonder that stress to this relationship exists. It should be noted that both the borough and the university are independent
Centre County Gazette will take a look at the candidates for district magistrate and district attorney in next week’s edition.
MAY 4-10, 2017
THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE
Borough council, from page 1 The responses below are in the order they were received by the Gazette. A response was not received by candidate Marina Cotarelo, who will appear as a Democrat on the ballot.
EVAN MYERS, DEMOCRAT, INCUMBENT
Myers arrived in State College as a teenager and has lived in the area for more than 20 years. He attended Penn State, where he served in student government. He currently is the chief operating officer at AccuWeather. He and his wife, Lynn, have three children, all of whom graduated from State College High School. Myers has local community involvement experience, including serving on the State College Planning Commission for seven years, sitting on the Consolidated Study Commission and the Downtown Vision and Strategic Plan Committee. “I have worked on legislation to ensure fair and affordable housing,” he said. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? EM: First and foremost, we need to treat all members of our community with equity and respect. There are numerous important issues that need to be addressed forthrightly and urgently, such as our shrinking tax base, pressure on homeowners, and a tough and thorough review of zoning codes, covering everything from building size and height to the impact of development on density and safety. We need to support strong and sustainable neighborhoods, more citizen and community input in planning and development and a functional working relationship with not only Penn State, the institution, but the thousands of students who help make State College the vibrant center of the Centre Region. Addressing these issues is not easy, but there is no alternative. To address them, we need to find new sources of revenue to sustain our quality of life without additionally burdening taxpayers. We must fast- track a zoning rewrite, strengthen neighborhoods by working to gain more affordable and inclusionary housing, increase homeownership through support of programs like the Community Land Trust, and protect and enhance neighborhood parks and shopping. We need to encourage diversity and inclusiveness, protect minority rights and engage students. CCG: Why do you think you are the
best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? EM: I want to build on my accomplishments of the last three years. We have made progress on gaining citizen participation by enacting proposals I have made, but we need to go further. My recommendations to take some council meetings to the neighborhoods and lengthening the budget process to gain more input in borough financial matters have worked successfully. I strongly believe that citizen input is the lifeblood of democracy. I want to continue to build on my efforts to make State College a more inclusive community that brings together neighborhoods, homeowners, downtown, business, Penn State and students. To that end, I encouraged Penn State establish a liaison with council. I also sponsored several resolutions to protect minority and immigrant rights and worked with Penn State Law’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights to continue to make State College a safe and welcoming community. A fundamental duty of government is to protect its citizens from fear and intimidation. Recently, I have worked with the governor’s office to help encourage entrepreneurial vibrancy in downtown State College. I have served as chairman of the Planning Commission and on several other municipal boards and commissions, and I am the current vice-chairman of the COG Finance Committee.
LYNN HERMAN, REPUBLICAN
Herman has served in numerous government and leadership positions since 1980. These include the state House of Representatives, where he served on the House Education Committee and Subcommittee for Higher Education for 24 years, where the concerns of Penn State and our local schools could be heard. He also served as chairman of the House Local Government Committee, where all legislation dealing with municipalities and councils of government were scrutinized prior to becoming law. Herman has served on College Township council as past chairman, the Centre Region Council of Governments and as chairman of the State College Borough Authorities Board. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? LH: There are many pressing issues facing the residents and taxpayers of State College Borough, ranging from tight fiscal
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matters in an ever-shrinking tax base and demand for more services to new highrise business establishments that need to conform to safety and building codes and neighborhood preservation in a borough that is seeing more college students with disrespectful behaviors of residents’ property and our lifestyles. For sure, the keystone of every state or municipal priority is approving a balanced budget on time without unnecessary additional taxes or fees; assuring that the borough police, fire and emergency responders are fully supported in performing their duties and services to residents; and supporting essential and viable services such as Schlow Library, our senior citizen centers and programs and abundant recreation facilities for our youth and active adults. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? LH: For many years, I have served the public as a state representative, College Township councilman and community leader in the Centre Region. I desire to put my many years of lawmaking and policy making experience toward serving State College Borough residents and taxpayers in making government decisions that will have a positive impact on our quality of life. I have a proven record of local government service and the ability to work respectively with other elected officials and staff.
RICHARD FITZGERALD, REPUBLICAN
Fitzgerald is entering his 32nd year of dedicated service to the citizens of the Centre Region through his active service in the Alpha Fire Company. He served for 18 years as the recreation supervisor for the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Department. He currently is employed in the Department of Procurement Services, where his primary duties include contract and financial negotiations. He has lived in State College his entire life. He is married to Carol Fitzgerald and they have four grandchildren. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? RF: The Borough of State College is at a crossroads. Based on conversations with citizens in the borough, many feel now may be the time to change course and redefine the role of local government in our daily lives. Should the services currently administered by the Borough of
State College continue to be provided by the borough, turned over to private sector companies capable of providing the same level of service, at a lower price point, or through the creation of private/public partnerships? The strategic plan is due for an update. This exercise and resulting document will be the critical step in mapping out a plan and vision, via input from all citizens, as to what State College will look like for several years to come. Water quality and usage, affordable housing, revenue pressures, historical preservation policies, energy usage, traffic congestion, police services, refuse collection, parking and attracting corporate businesses to the downtown are the areas which need to be reevaluated. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? RF: If the issues I have expressed concern about are deemed important issues by a majority of citizens residing in the borough, then I feel I would be a fine addition to State College Borough Council based on several reasons. During my 23 years as a registered Republican, I have always been focused on practicing a conservative philosophy when it comes to matters involving both use of our taxpayer dollars and our natural resources. My enthusiastic belief that government can do great things runs deep within me: through my many years of working within the framework of the Centre Region Council of Governments, as well as strategic planning in my current position, (I have) confidence in my abilities and (my) spirit of compromise in order to bring about healthy change is strong. Common sense, integrity, honesty and being industrious are the cornerstones of my personal pyramid. At the apex of this pyramid is an embedded compassion for all living things.
THERESA LAFER, DEMOCRAT, INCUMBENT
Lafer graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Simmons College and a master’s degree from the State University of New York-Binghamton. She also received a master’s degree from Penn State University. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of areas, including business owner, bookkeeper, computer operator, marketing, social services, librarian and archivist, and education faculty in history, education and religious studies. Borough council, Page 8
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Borough council, from page 7 She is married with one child and has lived in State College since 1988. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? TL: Planning for and accommodating growth, balancing our budget and maintaining our high-quality services are the most important issues facing the borough. Surveys, public meetings and letters consistently show that borough residents want State College to retain its character, provide or expand services and remain safe, attractive and welcoming. Among the most important items the council will be addressing are the long overdue zoning review and rewrite, as well as expanding both economic opportunities and affordable housing for students, professionals, families and individuals throughout the borough neighborhoods. I have the interest, time, education and experience to continue as one of our seven council members as we address the many aspects of the business of government. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? TL: My experience includes serving the community on borough council; COG Transportation and Land Use committee; Regional MPO; NLC committees including IT, transportation and infrastructure, Economic Development; and Women in Municipal Government. My education encompasses government finance, planning and zoning and economic development. My volunteer experience comprises activities including president of the PTO, serving on the YMCA Camp committee, membership chair of the AAUW, League of Women Voters, appointed representative to the Penn State Commission for Women and membership in the Highlands Civic Association.
STEVE MOWER, DEMOCRAT
Mower lived in State College as a young child, and after living many places, returned to the area in 2005. He studied at Wesleyan University and Indiana University Law School before embarking in a career in labor relations as a management representative, working with United Autoworkers representatives in a General Motors facility in Indianapolis. He was also the senior vice president of human resources operations for Thomson Reuters Corporation. After retiring to State College, he began volunteering on the board of the College Heights Neighborhood Association and as a member of the Neighborhood Coalition Budget Committee. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? SM: We need to implement sustainable revenue streams to maintain our financial health. In order to accomplish this, we must find new ways of convincing our legislative representatives to give municipalities revenue-producing tools to become self-sufficient in this regard. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh aren’t the only governments that need this ability.
We need these additional revenue streams to protect and support the hundreds of thousands of visitors to our community. Residents shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial burden — visitors should help pay for the services they receive. Without additional revenue streams (e.g., retail alcohol tax), residents are facing either real estate tax increases or reduced services. We also need to adopt zoning revisions that reflect what we want State College to be in the future. So, the council needs to take the necessary steps to understand what type of environment and development our citizens expect in the future State College. Then, council must address issues which arise in a manner that is consistent with that vision. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? SM: During my career, I worked in eight different organizations — seven of them at the executive level. I set human resource policies for organizations with 300 to 40,000 employees and revenues from $300 million to $14 billion. I also resolved thousands of labor-management grievances. In the course of doing this, I learned how to build consensus between groups with very different viewpoints. I learned that building budgets isn’t just about money — it’s about how you are trying to implement a vision for the organization. And, I was a participant in building those visions. I believe that all of these skills are transferable to effectively participate in local government. I care very much about State College and its future and I want to put those skills to work for the borough.
DAN MURPHY, DEMOCRAT
Murphy is a student-centered education administrator dedicating his career to serving students and their families as they transition to college. He is a runner, musician, mentor and brother-bychoice. Hard work, creativity and loyalty are the result of growing up in Lansing, Mich. He received a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University, where he studied music and communication, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from James Madison University. Murphy’s full-time career began at JMU, continued at Indiana University-Bloomington and brought him home to State College. When not running, he binges on Netflix, reads the paper version of Time magazine and has more podcasts than time to listen. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? DM: The greatest issue facing the borough is how we talk about and treat our neighbors. I have watched as national conversations devolved from legitimate policy concerns to name-calling and disrespect. State College has a strong track record of weathering national trends, but when it comes to building communities with a foundation of respect for all residents, we have some work to do. This isn’t to suggest that issues like a shrinking tax base, a growing population
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and skyline, conflict in our neighborhoods, and the town and gown relationship are not important. They are more important than ever. We can continue to react to the past, or we can commit ourselves to thoughtful and focused conversation about the future of State College. I want to help lead State College in that conversation, and I want to do so in a way that respects everyone who calls State College home. I am neither a student nor a long-term resident; I’m a young professional committed to the future. Conversations that position these populations against each other are unproductive and limiting. It is time for a new conversation — one where we listen to understand the lived experience and ideas of all residents. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? DM: Leaders are most successful when they represent those they were elected to serve. I have long understood that I represent more than just myself, and I am ready to bring the voices of the borough’s residents to work with me as a member of the State College Borough Council. I am a strategic thinker. Relationship-building is central to my decision-making process and how I serve as a leader. I am skilled at hearing multiple perspectives, finding common themes and using those as the foundation for productive conversation. I am driven and thoughtful. I am reflective and forward-thinking. I am confident and deeply self-aware. I know my limitations and seek out new information when I do not understand. That new information is then used to shape and refine previously held opinions and ideas. I recognize the difference between the things I feel, the things I think and the things I know. The borough deserves someone who uses the things they feel to provide the motivation to serve, the things they think to spark curiosity and information gathering on the big questions in front of us, and the things they know to guide their decision-making. I’m your candidate.
RYLIE COOPER, DEMOCRAT
Cooper grew up an hour south of State College in Juniata County. In high school, she was a member of band, choir, jazz band, National Honors Society, Model United Nations and Tigers Actors Guild. She decided to attend Penn State University to study international politics after coming to see Bernie Sanders speak at Recreation Hall last year. Since then, she has become fully immersed in the community. She is current-
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ly a member of College Democrats and College Progressives of Penn State, and in the fall she volunteered for the Pennsylvania Democrats Coordinated Campaign. CCG: What do you think are the important issues facing the borough, and how would you address them? RC: The issues this community faces must be addressed together as a community. When State College faced a toxic pipeline risking the health and future of the community, this community galvanized to stop it. Our problems’ roots are the same: they affect us all, and therefore, my solutions revolve around strengthening our community bonds. First, affordable and fair housing is endangered. We need to respect the needs of students who come for education and revitalize the economy while not gentrifying families who’ve called State College home for decades. Comprehensive rezoning must be conducted with, and for all, meaning bringing in all of this community’s voices. The borough is facing an increasing population without the tax base to sustain itself. We must find new, creative sources of revenue which don’t overburden people who can’t afford it. By creating initiatives for students to file taxes in the borough and by lobbying Harrisburg to grant State College the rights as a municipality it needs to serve its residents, we can afford to better our existing projects as well as expand them. I will be a councilmember on the ground, at events, speaking with people and conducting the outreach we need to make these solutions equitable. CCG: Why do you think you are the best candidate for a position on State College Borough Council? RC: Before I even considered running, I immersed myself in the State College and Penn State community. I worked on local, state and national campaigns alike, which brought me all across this municipality to talk with different people. I’ve attended protest, celebration and vigil alike, because I see and believe in the future of State College as a community where students want to stay and invest in. I see it as a community with families passionate about their schools and the opportunities their children will have. I’m a candidate who has put their heart and soul into this campaign. I’ve gone to the Highlands Association and I go to borough meetings — whether it’s council or planning. I’ve learned so much more about this community and its residents. I am young, but I think your heart and your soul isn’t something you age into. You choose what to care about and whether to care at all. You choose to engage and I think the people who know my name, who see me paying attention and putting in all the effort I have, despite the adversity of big-money influence, see that my heart and soul is in this community.
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GAZETTE THE CENTRE COUNTY
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Parks Miller understands the fight against opioids My son died of an overdose of heroin cut with Fentanyl. He had been four-weeks “clean.” An innately private person, he “came out” to his friends, grandparents and me — he asked for help because he was determined to fight the addiction. He was a bright, compassionate, determined boy who always helped others before himself. An unfortunate event caused him to relapse. Max died not because he was weak-willed, but because someone local — still on the streets — gave him a drug mix known to always and immediately cause death. District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller considers my son’s case a priority. She will prosecute to the fullest extent. She has given of herself generously — walking me through the details a grieving mother cannot understand. Stacy Parks Miller is instrumental in the H.O.P.E. initiative, promoting public knowledge and support to users, families, friends, schools and potential users. She is a founder of the county’s “drug court,” which will assist some offenders’ options for treatment. Still, Stacy Parks Miller is a public prosecutor who will appropriately prosecute drug providers, curtailing the drugs being sold and flowing into our wonderful Happy Valley. Why start with someone new when the current DA is instrumental and dedicated to this particular and quite critical issue? If you don’t vote for Stacy Parks Miller on May 16, my son’s killer might never be prosecuted. That is simply something I could not bear. Karen Andrus-Smith Snow Shoe
Mower qualified for council Steve Mower is a candidate in the May primary for State College Borough Council. Steve has my support because has a great blend of local knowledge and corporate background. State College Borough Council continues to need dedicated individuals who are smart, hardworking and willing to put in the time to represent our community’s best interest. I believe Steve will rise to those challenges and work hard for State College Borough.
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Fee will help improve the county By DAN HAWBAKER President and CEO, Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc.
Our Centre County commissioners are about to take a vote that will create significant benefits to our safety, transportation and economic development in the Centre region. Act 89 of 2014 allowed for individual counties to implement a $5 fee for each vehicle registered to an address within the county. This is estimated to produce $596,100 for Centre County. All of these funds must be retained and utilized within the Centre County. These moneys will not leave our local community. It is money that will improve our roads and bridges. The significance does not stop with the $596,100. PennDOT has developed a plan as part of its overall Road Maintenance and Prevention
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(MaP) program that allocates $2 million to each county that enacts the $5 Fee for Local Use. Wow — what an opportunity. Beyond the initial $2 million, our county can use these funds in future years as matching funds that are required to receive state and federal moneys available through other programs. Our local municipal officials, together with the Centre County Municipal Planning Organization, know best where these important improvements are located. Each year, the various municipalities that make up our county submit $1.36 million in requests for these types of improvements. Without adoption of this program, we would only receive about $187,000 in liquid fuels tax money from the state to put toward these requests. Clearly, our commissioners have an opportunity, if not a duty,
to act on our behalf to secure these resources for our communities. The benefits of this program extend to economic development, as well. Companies that are looking to locate their facilities look seriously at local infrastructure to determine if they will have good access to arterial routes that allow them to move their goods and services to market efficiently. They also look for communities that are proactive in pursuit of economic opportunity with a view to the future. We can demonstrate that we understand their needs and interests by enacting a program that helps to meet their objectives. This is a nonpartisan issue. Everyone will benefit. It would be nice to see all three of our commissioners get behind this opportunity for the improvements in safety and transportation.
A handshake, a thank you mean a lot professions evolve as our culture I was standing at the front of the evolves. classroom last week, proctoring the We heard overwhelmingly that final quiz in one of the classes that today’s students seem to be lackI teach at Penn State. It was a short, ing some of the “soft skills” that are 20-question quiz to end the semesneeded to be successful in today’s ter and I didn’t expect that students professional world. How to start a would take the full 50 minutes. conversation. How to make With about a third of the eye contact and introduce students done, I was tryyourself to someone else. ing to keep my eyes on the The elevator pitch in which kids who were still workyou have to explain who ing while trying to catch you are and what you are the eyes of those who were about in 15-30 seconds. leaving as well. Communication etiquette I was pleasantly surin phone calls, voicemail prised when one young messages and emails. How man placed his quiz on the and when to write thank pile and turned to me with you notes. Which form of his hand extended. “Thank communication is best for you for a great semester,” which situation (Translahe said as we shook hands. tion: Not everything should “I hope you have a nice be a text message). summer.” So, this semester, I And then it started. Al- Patty Kleban, added those skills and most every student after who writes for trainings into this class. that either smiled and said StateCollege.com, We worked on email do’s “thanks” or also reached is an instructor at Penn State, and don’ts. I taught them out to extend his or her mother of three how to look someone in the hand with a smile and a and a community eye and to properly shake thank you. volunteer. She is a hands. We worked on I have never seen it in Penn State alumna phone call scripts and what any class that I’ve taught who lives with her to say in a voicemail. prior. It was a simple ges- family in Patton By this point, many of ture of kindness and re- Township. Her you may be shaking your spect. A leader making a views and opinions head and thinking “those decision that others chose do not necessarily reflect those of Penn skills in a college class for to follow. An experience State. credit?” Others are nodding that not only lifted my day knowingly and understand we can’t but reminded me of the amazing stumake assumptions about what peodents that I am so lucky to teach. ple know in today’s technological An example of the power of conage. nection. I also added an assignment that I don’t think it was a coincidence I called the meet-and-greet assignthat this reaction came at the end of ment. Each student could earn this semester. Several years ago, we points by making an appointment to did a survey of agencies that hire our come to my office hours to talk about students and accept our interns. We what they hope to do in our field. It included our alumni. We asked what was a no-brainer. All of the research skills and competencies we should in success in recruitment and retenwe be focusing on as we look to retion of students at universities shows vise our curriculum. that faculty and students engaging While many of the tasks and duoutside of the traditional classroom ties of a profession can remain fairis at the top of the list. ly static, the people — the students The soft-skills training and the — who enter and who lead those
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meet-and-greet turned out to be the be my favorite part of the semester. We made it fun and funny. I met so many really neat kids. I learned so much just by hearing their stories. Where they are from. What they hope to do. Learning about their families and their friends and their hobbies. Hearing of their celebrations and their challenges. I asked each of them to share with me a fun fact about them that I wouldn’t know just by looking at them. It was quite entertaining and really fun. I heard everything from “I’m addicted to fly fishing” to “I am the first one in my family to go to college.” For 15 or 20 minutes, I put my phone down, turned away from the computer. We sat together and just talked with each other. We listened and we made eye contact. Perhaps not coincidentally, I have been working on being more engaged in what philosophers and those focused on mindfulness call living in the present. I’ve been fueled by a simple exercise used by my yoga instructor to start class in which she has us partner up and stand with another person in the room for several minutes, just making eye contact. Awkward and embarrassing at first, it doesn’t take long to learn that eye contact and a smile — and even the touch of a hand — are essential to making a connection outside of ourselves. It’s sharing the now with another person. This was a tough semester in many ways. LionPath, Canvas and several other new operating systems that still have some kinks. Parent calls. Students upset with grades. Growing concerns on campus about alcohol and the safety of our students. I’m not upset that it will be over on Friday as finals end and we start anew next semester. I will, however, value the deeper connections I have made this semester. A handshake and a thank you mean a lot.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Gaming helps personalized therapy level up By KIMBERLY CARTIER Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Using game features in non-game contexts, computers can learn to build personalized mental- and physical-therapy programs that enhance individual motivation, according to Penn State engineers. “We want to understand the human and team behaviors that motivate learning to ultimately develop personalized methods of learning instead of the onesize-fits-all approach that is often taken,” said Conrad Tucker, assistant professor of engineering design and industrial engineering. They seek to use machine learning to train computers to develop personalized mental or physical therapy regimens — for example, to overcome anxiety or recover from a shoulder injury — so many individuals can each use a tailor-made program. “Using people to individually evaluate others is not efficient or sustainable in time or human resources and does not scale up well to large numbers of people,” said Tucker. “We need to train computers to read individual people. Gamification explores the idea that different people are motivated by different things.” To begin creating computer models for therapy programs, the researchers tested how to most effectively make the completion of a physical task into
a gamified application by incorporating game features like scoring, avatars, challenges and competition. “We’re exploring here how gamification could be applied to health and wellness by focusing on physically interactive gamified applications,” said Christian Lopez, graduate student in industrial engineering, who helped conduct the tests using a virtual-reality game environment.
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In the virtual-reality tests, researchers asked participants to physically avoid obstacles as they moved through a virtual environment. The game system recorded their actual body positions using motion sensors and then mirrored their movements with an avatar in virtual reality. Participants had to bend, crouch, raise their arms and jump to avoid obstacles. They successfully avoided virtual obstacles if no part of their avatars touched the obstacle. If they made contact, the researchers rated the severity of the mistake by how much of an avatar touched an obstacle. In one of the application designs, participants could earn more points by moving to collect virtual coins, which sometimes made them hit obstacles. “As task complexity increases, participants need more motivation to achieve the same level of results,” said Lopez. “No
matter how engaging a particular feature is, it needs to move the participant towards completing the objective rather than backtracking or wasting time on a tangential task. Adding more features doesn’t necessarily enhance performance.” Tucker and Lopez created a predictive algorithm — a mathematical formula to forecast the outcome of an event — that rates the potential usefulness of a game feature. They then tested how well each game feature motivated participants when completing the virtual-reality tasks. They compared their test results to the algorithm’s predictions as a proof of concept and found that the formula correctly anticipated which game features best motivated people in the physically interactive tasks.
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The researchers found that gamified applications with a scoring system, the ability to select an avatar and in-game rewards led to significantly fewer mistakes and higher performance than those with a winor-lose system, randomized gaming backgrounds and performance-based awards. Sixty-eight participants tested two designs that differed only by the features used to complete the same set of tasks. Tucker and Lopez published their results in Computers in Human Behavior. The researchers chose the
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A STUDY PARTICIPANT (face obscured) interacts with a computer game system during testing of game features for possible use in improving physical and mental therapy. tested game features from the top-ranked games in the Google Play app store, taking advantage of the features that make the games binge-worthy and re-playable, and then narrowed the selection based on available technology. Their algorithm next ranked game features by how easily designers could implement them, the physical complexity of using the feature, and the impact of the feature on participant motivation and ability to complete the task. If a game feature is too technologically difficult to incorporate into the game, too physically complex, does not offer enough incentive for added effort or works against the end goal of the game, then the feature has low potential usefulness. The researchers would also like to use these results to boost
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workplace performance and personalize virtual-reality classrooms for online education. “Game culture has already explored and mastered the psychological aspects of games that make them engaging and motivating,” said Tucker. “We want to leverage that knowledge towards the goal of individualized optimization of workplace performance.” To do this, Tucker and Lopez next want to connect performance with mental state during these gamified physical tasks. Heart rate, electroencephalogram signals and facial expressions will be used as proxies for mood and mental state while completing tasks to connect mood with game features that affect motivation. The National Science Foundation funded this research.
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Study finds soy protein may moderate IBD severity By JEFF MULHOLLEM Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, Penn State researchers reported after completing a study that included mice and cultured human colon cells. The findings are significant because inflammatory bowel diseases — including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease — are characterized by either continuous or periodic inflammation of the colon and represent a significant risk factor for colon cancer. Also known as IBD, inflammatory bowel diseases affect nearly 4 million people worldwide and have an economic impact of more than $19 billion annually in the United States alone. The development of dietary strategies to mitigate IBD is of considerable public health importance, said Joshua Lambert, associate professor of food science in the College of Agricultural Sciences. He said his team found that soy-protein concentrate can exert antioxidant and cytoprotective effects in cultured human bowel cells and can moderate the severity of inflammation in mice that have an induced condition similar to ulcerative colitis. Zachary Bitzer and Amy Wopperer, former graduate students in the Department of Food Science and the lead researchers, substituted soy-protein concentrate into the diet of the mice and removed corresponding amounts of the other protein sources, equaling about 12 percent. They kept human equivalents in mind as they determined the amount. “Soy-protein concentrate mitigates markers of colonic inflammation and loss of gut barrier function in the mice with induced IBD,” said Wopperer. “We didn’t want to get carried away with using doses that were really high and would crowd out all the other protein that was there,” Bitzer said. “Instead, we wanted to find a scenario that was going to fit
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into a more human-relevant situation.” The dietary soy-protein concentrate at the 12 percent dose level ameliorated body-weight loss and swelling of the spleen in the mice with induced inflammatory bowel disease. “Soy-protein concentrate mitigates markers of colonic inflammation and loss of gut barrier function in the mice with induced IBD,” Wopperer said. Follow-on studies will focus on whether the results of this research with mice, published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, are readily translatable to people. Because soy protein is a widely used food ingredient — often used as a meat substitute and commonly referred to as “texturized vegetable proteins” in ingredient lists — Lambert believes human studies could be arranged in the near future. “Since it is already out there commercially, that makes it more straightforward,” he said. “But, practically speaking, the actual clinical studies are a little bit out of our area of expertise. I think the most likely thing to happen will be for us to try to identify a collaborator either through the Clinical Translational Science Institute on campus or with someone at the Penn State College of Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center.” Lambert’s laboratory soon will start a related investigation of whether the inflammation-moderating effects triggered in the mouse colons are due solely to the soy protein or also may be caused by soy fiber. Soy-protein concentrate is 70 percent protein by weight, but it also has quite a bit of soybean fiber in it, he explained. Also participating in the study were Benjamin Chrisfield, a master’s degree student in food science; Ling Tao, a former doctoral student in food science; Timothy Cooper, associate professor of comparative medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine; and Jairam Vanamala, Ryan Elias and John Hayes, all associate professors of food science, Penn State. Technical assistance and primer synthesis
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“SOY-PROTEIN CONCENTRATE mitigates markers of colonic inflammation and loss of gut barrier function in the mice with inducted IBD,” said Amy Wopperer, lead PSU researcher. services were provided by the Penn State Genomics Core Facility. The Pennsylvania Soybean Board, the American Institute for Cancer Research and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Hatch Program supported this research. Both Wopperer and Bitzer were supported in part by the Roger and Barbara Claypoole Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Juniper Village at Brookline introduces Connect4Life Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline recently implemented the Connect4Life model developed by Juniper Communities. Connect4Life integrates onsite primary care and pharmacy and lab services with social supports and residential care. Juniper’s approach fully integrates with other ancillary services using high-tech/high-touch communications that transfer the resident’s information through an electronic health record. This system ultimately coordinates a resident’s total care through a human navigator. Studies indicate this model results in better health outcomes. An independent analysis showed that Juniper residents had 50 percent lower inpatient hospitalization rates — and more than 80 percent lower readmission rates — compared to non-Juniper Medicare patients with similar conditions. The findings are significant, because the number of older patients with multiple health care needs is rapidly increasing. Care for complex patients now accounts for
more than half of the nation’s yearly health care costs. Operators of seniors’ housing facilities nationwide are eager to better bridge residential housing with health care services for the wave of aging Americans in need of both, but few have demonstrably improved outcomes or lowered costs. “More frail seniors are living longer and managing multiple chronic diseases, but current senior care models — whether rooted in housing or health care — aren’t meeting their unique challenges, despite a lot of effort,” said Lynne Katzmann, CEO of Juniper Communities. “The analysis shows that Juniper Communities cracked the code by successfully integrating clinical care with supportive services and top-notch residential facilities.” The study, conducted by independent researcher Anne Tumlinson, compared Connect4Life results to data in the 2012 Medicare Beneficiaries Survey for similarly disabled and cognitively impacted Medicare populations living in the greater community, as well as those living in seniors’ housing that does not have integrated health care programs. Although Juniper’s residents were older and
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Canines, owners run to raise funds for animal shelter By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — Pets Come First, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization committed to ensuring responsible animal shelter management at the former PSPCA Centre Hall Shelter, held its ninth annual Dog Jog 5K Run/Walk on April 29 at the Grange Fairgrounds. This fundraiser allows participating runners to take their dogs on the run. There also is a 1.5K walking option for those — both dogs and people — who are a bit smaller, older or slower. According to Dog Jog organizer Deb Warner, 111 participants were signed up to run, with or without their dogs. At 10 a.m., after all were registered, runners lined up on the pavement of the Grange Fair midway, and, on Warner’s signal, were off. The 5K course made a loop around the fairgrounds, returning to the finish line near the exhibit buildings. The first runners across the finish line were Norb Baier and his dog Sophie. The first female human across the line was Vanessa Snyder, with her dog Maggie. One at a time, or in small groups, others followed, with the human runners often looking more exhausted than their dogs. Both pets and people helped themselves to water and snacks after the run, and a few canines took cooling dips in water-filled wading pools. While the humans and dogs ran the race on two or four legs, one canine participant ran the course on just three. Corky, a border collie/pit bull mix owned by Justin Whitmer, of State College, easily ran the course minus his right front leg. “He was born with a genetic deformity,” said Whitmer. “The vet said amputation was our best option.” Whitmer was accompanied by Rose Schuster and Sam, her white pit bull. In addition to the running events, an exhibit building was filled with displays by animal-focused organizations and businesses, including several animal rescue groups. Many vendors of pet foods and pet-related merchandise were present, and a silent auction of items donated by these local businesses was conducted as an additional fundraiser. Making its first appearance in the Dog Jog vendor area was MyLee’s Pet Outlet, from Winburne. Owners Melinda and Damon Simcisko showed a large line of dog toys, leashes, bowls, dog treats and just about anything a dog owner might need. Damon Simcisko said they named their business after their dog, MyLee, who was also present, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the event. Warner said that since taking over the Centre Hall shelter, Pets Come First has tripled its pet adoption rate and reduced the euthanasia rate to zero, making it a no-kill shelter. For more information, call (814) 364-1725, or visit www.petscomefirst.net.
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Centre Hall Lions Club celebrates 75 years of service By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — The Centre Hall Lions Club was chartered in 1942, “when an industrious group of 30 service-minded men wanted to improve this community,” said Lions Club past international director Cindy Gregg during the club’s 75th anniversary celebration. A dinner honoring the special date was held April 29 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Spring Mills. The evening began with club president Bill Luse welcoming the banquet attendees, followed by singing and a prayer. Luse recognized several Lions Club dignitaries in attendance, including district governor Jim Crawley, who congratulated the Centre Hall Lions for their 75 years of community service. He then introduced Gregg, the evening’s guest speaker, who commended the club for its many service projects. “What a great time to be a Lion,” Gregg said, noting that the international organization is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. “We’re remembering and reveling in our proud past, but we also must look forward to a brighter future, providing mean-
ingful service to even more individuals than ever before.” Gregg enumerated many of the Lions organizations efforts, including aid to the visually impaired, helping to alleviate hunger in America, supporting diabetes research and helping families of deployed veterans. She also spoke of the role of Lions Clubs in this century. “Our clubs and members need to think differently and be creative, innovative and positive,” she said. “We must remember to make all members feel welcomed and needed, and to emphasize the community service we provide.” Awards were given to several Centre Hall members for their service to the organization. Jim and Kathy Harpster, LeRoy Reitz, JoAnn Harris and Eunice Bowersox were honored for their longtime membership and many contributions. Immediate past president John Weaver presented current president Luse with a plaque for 50 years of service. Centre County commissioners Michael Pipe and Steve Dershem attended the event and added their congratulations to the Lions, reading a proclamation from the Centre County Board of Commissioners. A second proclamation, from the
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SPEAKING AT the Centre Hall Lions Club 75th anniversary dinner were, from left, Steve Dershem, Centre County commissioner; Bill Luse, Lions Club president; Cindy Gregg, Lions Club past international director; Jim Crawley, Lions Club district governor, and Michael Pipe, Centre County commissioner. Pennsylvania House of Representatives and sponsored by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, was read by Luse. Mayor Ray
Hankinson also congratulated the Lions Club on behalf of the citizens of Centre Hall.
Center for the Performing Arts concludes ‘meaningful’ book drive UNIVERSITY PARK — For the past five months, blue donation bins holding new and gently used books could be seen in the lobby of Eisenhower Auditorium. The ongoing donations were a part of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State’s book drive benefiting the Mid-State Literacy Council. The book drive, which ended April 18, collected 34 boxes of books for children with pre-school to sixth-grade reading levels. The books will be distributed among Bald Eagle Area School District’s Howard, Mountaintop Area, Port Matilda and Wingate elementary schools.
“It has been very meaningful for the Center for the Performing Arts staff and patrons to have the opportunity to give back when they come to the theater,” said Medora Ebersole, the center’s education and community programs manager. The Center for the Performing Arts has partnered with other charitable organizations, Ebersole said, but this is the first initiative involving the Mid-State Literacy Council. The nonprofit council provides basic literacy services to those in need in Centre and Clearfield counties. It has about 250 volunteers and receives no government funding.
Amy Wilson, director of the council, reached out to the Center for the Performing Arts last spring in hope of developing a partnership. She said the resulting collaboration provided an opportunity to integrate the arts and education in a charitable way. “The book drive has brought in many more arts-related books, which is terrific,” Wilson said. In addition to assisting local residents with reading- and learning-related challenges, the council is committed to ensuring children have access to books during the time they are not in school.
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“The book drive was established so these elementary children have books at home to read over the summer in order to maintain their reading skills,” she said. Community members can continue to donate new and gently used children’s books to the council at 248 E. Calder Way, Suite 307, in State College. For more information about the council’s initiatives, visit www.mid-stateliteracycouncil.org. For more information about the Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.cpa. psu.edu.
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Curtin ancestors return to their roots at historic mansion By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — There is something about the house you grew up in, and the experiences from that place, that
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PHIL AND SUSAN STORY were married at Curtin Mansion. Susan Story’s mother was the last person born in the historic home.
draws people to revisit their childhood homes. Memories of an 1800s house are what caused Kate Gauche to arrange for some of her relatives to take a tour through Curtin Mansion, once the home of their ancestors. The Curtin family is famous for the Eagle Ironworks, and the ironworks’ founder, Roland Curtin, had the mansion built in 1830. His son, Andrew Curtin, was the first Republican governor of Pennsylvania. Gauche’s mother, Eliza Curtin Yeager, was the last person born in the Federal-style home. Growing up, Gauche spent many happy hours visiting and playing in the upstairs. Her sister, Susan Story, said, “I cried when I had to leave the house. I had such a good time there.” Story and her husband, Phil, chose the mansion as the site of their marriage 34 years ago. As the group entered the front door on April 17, they stood before the fireplace and relived the memory of their vows. Another visitor on April 17 was Gauche and Story’s cousin Ellen Ostromecki. Her father, James Curtin, was the youngest of the Curtin siblings and was killed when Ostromecki was still very young. She was eager to show her daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Mike Blattenberger, through the house that is part of their family history. Jessica and Mike’s offspring, Jack and Alyx, enjoyed the tour of a house and seeing the style of living they could hardly imagine. Ostromecki’s son, Garrett, his spouse, Melanie, and their children, Rory and Fiona, were visiting for the first time. Another cousin, Thomazine Shanahan, arrived after the first tour had started, so Gauche repeated it for Shanahan, her daughter, Tina Spurloch, and Tina’s four children. The Curtins’ family and friends enjoyed many parties and celebrations at the Curtin Mansion. They held an annual Apple Butter Day on the site for many years, continuing into the late 1990s. The family who gathered on April 17 described four or more kettles filled with the spicy apple treat and hundreds of people scattered across the lawn, waiting to sample and buy the apple butter. Apple butter making was a huge fundraiser for the property at that time. The Roland Curtin Foundation, which operates the
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RELATIVES GATHER for a family tour of the Curtin Mansion on April 17.
mansion, is planning a number of events for the summer. While there, visitors can tour the Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village, a state historical site.
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY Catholic School students made 222 Jared Boxes as their Lenten service project. Child life specialists from Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital accepted the boxes. The mission of The Jared Box Project is to lift the spirits of children in the hospital. For more information, visit www.thejaredbox.com.
KATE WALKER helped unpack books during “Move-in Night” for the 2016 American Association of University Women Book Sale. The 2017 event is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 16, at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena. Monday is half-price day and Tuesday is $7-a-bag day. Only cash and checks are accepted, and proceeds fund local equity projects and scholarships for women and girls.
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Commonwealth observes ‘Small Business Week’ By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Small Business Week” will continue in the commonwealth through Saturday, May 6. DCED executive deputy secretary Neil Weaver announced the weeklong celebration, which is intended to put a spotlight on a vital economic sector. “Our office is responsible for more than $1.5 billion in small business loans and grants,” said Weaver. “And, Small Business Week will bring this to the attention of startups and established small firms.” Weaver outlined the importance of small businesses. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” he said. “There are 1.2 million small businesses in Pennsylvania, with 2.5 million employees. Small companies created 24,000 new jobs for the state in 2016.” Weaver hopes that Small Business Week will educate the public about the economy and bring awareness to the many programs that are available through his office. “We need to let them know not only about funding opportunities, but also about networking with suppliers and compatible businesses.” International marketing is also done though the DCED office. Weaver is crisscrossing the state to deliver this message. State Sen. Wayne Langerholc, R-Richland Township, spoke on behalf of elected officials. “We need to remember who signs the pay checks, who takes the risk. Small businesses tell me their stories and I realize it isn’t easy to succeed,” Langerholc, of Cambria County, said. “These are the types of jobs that we mean when we say ‘family-sustaining jobs.’” Weaver added that small businesses account for about 50 percent of Pennsylvania’s private workforce. The federal Small Business Association uses Pennsylvania Small Business Week as an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs and small business owners who have a major impact on the U.S. economy. The SBA reports that more than half of all Americans either own or work for small businesses and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the United States.
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NEIL WEAVER, left, executive deputy secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development, and state Sen. Wayne Langerholc spoke during an event to kick off Small Business Week in Pennsylvania.
Penns Valley Education Foundation hosting June 22 golf tournament By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BOALSBURG — The Penns Valley Education Foundation will host a golf tournament fundraiser at Mountainview Country Club on Thursday, June 22. PVEF chairman Carolyn Foust said this is the group’s first major fundraiser, and that Mifflinburg Bank and Trust is the main sponsor. Additional sponsorships for businesses or individuals are available in levels ranging from $100 to $5,000. The tournament will feature a silent auction, 50-50 raffles and a full buffet at 5:30 p.m. for participants. Prizes will be awarded for the day’s longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin. “We’re doing this for two reasons,” said Foust. “It’s a major fundraiser, and it’s also to get the community informed of who we are and what we’re doing.” According to Foust, the goal of the PVEF is to provide funds to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Penns Valley Area School District. This includes enriching and expanding innovative classrooms by helping fund classroom equipment, musical instruments and computers.
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SC Elks announce Students of the Month STATE COLLEGE — State College Elks Lodge No. 1600 recently announced the selection of Rocco Chirieleison and Hannah Straub as March 2017 Students of the Month from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Chirieleison, son of F. Christopher and Andrea Chirieleison, of State College, is a junior at SJCA. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is a Dean’s List student. Chirieleison has participated in the Sea, Air and Land Challenge, and served as team leader for the program. He also has participated in football, baseball and basketball, and ROCCO served as varsity captain of the football team. CHIRIELEISON He is a weightlifter and boater and enjoys reading. Straub, daughter of John and Ruthie Straub, of State College, is a senior at SJCA. She is a Dean’s List and National Honor Society student. Straub has served as student council secretary and Middle States Committee student representative, is a member of Art Club and participated in mock trial. HANNAH STRAUB In addition, she has participated in gymnastics and indoor track, and has volunteered for the Heart Association Walk and the JDRF Walk. Her interests include volunteering and coaching gymnastics and track.
Open house set for May 9 Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Taproot Kitchen invites the community to an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at its community kitchen, 318 S. Atherton St. This event will feature appetizers prepared with many locally sourced ingredients, gleaned and harvested by Taproot Kitchen, a community of young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities and their family and friends. Free and open to the public, the event is an opportunity to meet and mingle with members of this culinary community and celebrate the idea that “everyone has a place at the table.” Return visitors and newcomers are welcome. Free parking will be available behind Taproot Kitchen and on nearby streets.
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South Hills students attend state conference Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Students at South Hills School of Business and Technology recently won a number of awards at the Phi Beta Lambda State Conference and Competition held in Harrisburg. PBL is the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America, an organization that develops leadership, communication and teamwork skills in students preparing for business careers. South Hills’ winning students and their competition categories were: ■ Ivan Sukovatitsyn — first place, Networking Concepts; second place, Com-
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puter Concepts ■ Joseph Hoffman — second place, Networking Concepts; third place, Computer Concepts ■ Paul Mazza IV, Alex Vovchenko, Hunter McElfresh and Kayla Caldwell — second place, Small Business Management Plan The students now advance to the next level of academic competition, which will take place at the National PBL Conference this summer in Los Angeles. Other South Hills participants at this year’s PBL conference were Val Sukovatitsyn, PBL adviser Ann Davis and professional PBL member Darius Morgan.
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PENNS VALLEY Elementary School held its mini-THON on April 28. This event was planned by third- and fourth-grade students with minimal help from teachers and staff. Students raised $6,125.84. Combined with last year’s total, PVE has now donated more than $10,000 to the Four Diamonds Fund.
Local inn earns AAA award Special to the Gazette
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STUDENTS AT South Hills School of Business and Technology participated in the Phi Beta Lambda State Conference and Competition held recently in Harrisburg. Pictured, front row, from left, are Paul Mazza IV and Ivan Sukovatitsyn. Back row, from left, are Kayla Caldwell, Joseph Hoffman, Ann Davis and Alex Vovchenko.
Soaring Heights students receive ‘book doctor’ recognition Special for the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — On April 20, five Soaring Heights School students were guests at a recognition brunch held by Schlow Library for local volunteers who participated in the “Book Doctors” program during the 2016-2017 school year. These students went to the library on a weekly basis and cleaned, wiped and replaced books on bookshelves. In addition to hosting the brunch, the library bought books for the library and donated those books in the names of the volunteers. The volunteers and their service hours are the equivalent of four full-time library employees.
STATE COLLEGE — The Carnegie Inn and Spa has again been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Lodging designation. Lodging at the AAA Four Diamond level features upscale accommodations, an array of amenities and a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to details. Only 5.9 percent of the nearly 28,000 hotels reviewed have been awarded the status for 2017. For 81 years, AAA has used professional inspectors to conduct in-person property inspections. The company’s team of
inspectors assesses each of the eligible properties based on comfort, cleanliness, security and available services and amenities. AAA’s rating system covers the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. “This is truly an honor to receive the valued AAA Four Diamond rating once again this year,” said Rebecca Muller, hotel manager of the Carnegie Inn and Spa. “At the inn, we are committed to providing excellent hospitality and memorable accommodation experiences that exceed guest expectations. The Four Diamond rating acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our staff.”
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He has over 31 years of courtroom experience from his time as a State College Police Officer. Dave White was educated at Penn State and gained both a Master’s Degree in Public Administration & a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice. Above all, he’s a family man dedicated to his community. Master Police Officer Past President of the State College Police Association Adjunct Professor at Penn State University “I will provide firm, fair, and balanced judicial services that are administered with respect.”
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Mourners must meet six needs to start healing journey
JACKIE HOOK
Expressions that recently have gained popularity are the “ugly cry” and its cousin, the “ugly cry face.” The terms refer to crying accompanied by a mouth open in a grimace, widened lips, a clenched brow, a quivering chin, bodily heaving, awkward noises, puffy eyes and a red nose. I’ve sometimes wondered if part of the cause of this “ugly cry” is fighting the underlying emotions. What would that cry look like if we simply welcomed the grief and sadness? We’ve all seen people who tear up, and then tender drops roll down Jackie Hook, a their cheeks while the rest of their spiritual director face remains peaceful. Could it be and celebrant, that these people allow the emocoordinates the tions? Helping Grieving We might never know the answer Hearts Heal to that, but we do know many in our program at Koch Funeral Home in culture try hard to avoid grief and State College. sadness. One thing I’ve learned when working with people who have lost a loved one is that their fear of experiencing “dark” emotions is usually worse than actually experiencing them. And, experiencing them is what our bodies are telling us to do. “A cut finger is numb before it bleeds, it bleeds before it hurts, it hurts until it begins to heal, it forms a scab and itches until finally, the scab is gone and a small scar is left where once there was a wound. Grief is the deepest wound you have ever had. Like a cut finger, it goes through the process of healing and leaves a scar.” As this quote from Doug Manning, pastor, speaker and author, describes, in most cases our bodies can heal from all types of wounds, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are hardwired for grief; dealing with losses is something we as humans have been doing for centuries. Grief is what we feel on the inside and mourning is when we move it to the outside. Both are part of the healing journey. According to Alan Wolfelt, author, educator and grief counselor, mourners have six needs: ■ Acknowledging the reality of the death
Mourners must learn to accept that a loved one is no longer physically present. ■ Embracing the pain of the loss Mourners must allow themselves to feel the pain in increments. Taking it all in at once could be overwhelming. ■ Remembering the person who died Mourners now move from a relationship of presence to a relationship of memory with a loved one. ■ Developing a new self-identity Those in mourning now may have new roles, such as widow or widower, and must figure out how to make changes. ■ Searching for meaning, and questioning meaning and purpose in life Mourners can begin asking “how” and “why” questions. Grieving is a spiritual process. ■ Receiving ongoing support from others Those in mourning become the recipients of understanding support from those who appreciate the impact of their loss. Sometimes, this support comes in the form of professional help. Following a loss, those in mourning may find that their bodies are likely encouraging them to work on meeting one of these six needs. Because grief is as unique as our fingerprints, the way these needs are met varies from person to person. One common way to meet these needs is to create and participate in a personalized ritual honoring the life of a loved one. This might be a funeral, memorial or life celebration service. For those who don’t want a service, I’ve facilitated, as a celebrant, meaningful and healing story-sharing or legacy gatherings. When done intentionally and with care, each of these services and gatherings helps those in mourning begin to meet the six needs. Another common way to work toward meeting the needs of mourning is to spend time in a group setting with others who have lost loved ones. Being in a safe space with individuals who relate to the same experience can be encouraging. To that end, two upcoming opportunities are: ■ Monday’s Moments Experience — Plant a Seed: What Will Grow?, noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, Courtyard by Marriott, 1730 University Drive, State College Koch Funeral Home presents its May “Monday’s Moments” complimentary luncheon gathering. During the event, information will be provided, as well as opportu-
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Take advantage of apps, audiobooks with smartphones With the rapid pace of new developments in smartphone technology, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes, especially for those who grew up in an era when phones were attached to a cord. Phones these days aren’t what they used to be — but that’s for the best, as smartphone technology can actually improve one’s life. Here are three easy ways that seniors can get more from smartphones:
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Stay connected with state-of-the-art tablets Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — To further promote senior socialization and engagement, Comfort Keepers of State College has recently integrated the Comfort Keepers’ “grandPad” senior tablet into its core service offerings. Comfort Keepers, a provider of inhome care and private duty nursing service for seniors and other adults in Centre County, keeps seniors safely connected with loved ones, and provides access to games, music and photos through stateof-the-art technology. “Our goal has always been to help Centre County-area seniors stay happy, healthy and engaged. Now, with the Comfort Keepers’ ‘grandPad’ senior tablet as part of our core service offering, we’re able to utilize innovative technology to meet that goal, while continuing to improve quality of life of those we serve,” said David Hellyer, owner of Comfort
Keepers of State College. “Our integration of the senior tablet not only expands our range of services, but it also allows us to more easily keep clients’ families informed on their loved one’s condition, recovery, and their evolving needs.” Comfort Keepers views technology as a gateway. With easy access to photo streams, email and video calling, seniors will be able to stay up-to-date on the activities of their family members and quickly reach out to loved ones by sending emails or making video calls. “What the senior tablet represents — independence and empowerment for seniors — truly aligns with our brand promise of enabling our clients to maintain the highest quality of life,” said Hellyer. “Simply put, the tablet makes the world more accessible to seniors, in a simple and safe way.” For more information, visit http:// statecollege-551.comfortkeepers.com.
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tion plan, which may offer deals such as unlimited selections for a flat monthly fee. Features like bookmarks and back buttons make it easy to “flip through” digital audiobooks.
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Well-designed health apps can help patients manage their conditions. For example, ArthritisPower, a free app for patients with arthritis, allows users to track symptoms and treatment outcomes, and share the information with their doctors. Created by CreakyJoints, a go-to resource for arthritis patients and their Smartphones, Page 20
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PHONES ARE not attached to cords these days, and seniors are beginning to take more advantage of the new technology.
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Medicare beneficiaries can save money on prescriptions Special to the Gazette For those who signed up for a new Medicare plan during Open Enrollment, it’s important to understand how prescription drug costs may be affected. Even if nothing was done to alter coverage, some features of the plan may have changed for 2017. Unfortunately, almost one-in-five Medicare beneficiaries do not have a good understanding of their plans, and a good portion have some misconceptions about copays, according to a recent survey by Walgreens. There are three easy steps to help make the most of benefits and find potential cost savings for prescription medications under Part D coverage:
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When possible, consider using a less expensive prescription drug brand or generic. These alternatives typically carry the same formulas at a reduced cost, saving patients substantially over time.
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Verify whether a plan has preferred pharmacies. These pharmacies have an agreement with a Part D plan to charge less than a standard network pharmacy. Several pharmacies are considered preferred pharmacies for many of the nation’s top plans and can
help lower the cost of copays, even to nothing in the case of Tier 1 generics on certain plans. “Depending on the design of your plan, coverage and prescription drugs, you can pay higher copays at one pharmacy in comparison to another if your pharmacy is not in your plan’s preferred network. So, choosing the right pharmacy is definitely important,” said Mariah Moon, the blogger behind “The Simple Parent,” who recently wrote about helping her mother research her options for lowering her drug costs as part of the #PartDAtWalgreens campaign.
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“My pharmacist told me that many physicians are willing to write 90-day prescriptions for many of the medications that seniors are often prescribed. This not only saves time by requiring fewer trips to the pharmacy, but also may save copay costs,” said Shelley Webb, a registered nurse and founder of “The Intentional Caregiver,” who cared for her father in her home for four years and was recently sponsored by Walgreens to share tips about saving on prescription costs with her readers. For those who did not review their plans before renewing, it’s not too late to become savvy consumers and learn more. Doing so can help save money.
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Big life changes bring risk of depression Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Depression is more than simply feeling sad or down. It’s a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest and has an impact on how a person feels, thinks and behaves. Depression can affect anyone at any age, including adults later in life and elderly adults. “Clinical depression is actually common in the elderly, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored or left untreated,” said Dr. Victoria Devan, family physician at Geisinger Scenery Park. “However, it can be difficult to identify depression in elderly adults.” That’s because the elderly tend to display symptoms of depression differently.
It’s also often confused with the effects of other illnesses and the medications used to treat them. “Significant life changes that come with age can put you at risk of depression. Health issues, illness, disability, chronic pain, loneliness, isolation, a reduced sense of purpose, recent loss of friends and family, fears of death or dying, and anxiety over finances and health can all trigger depression,” Devan said. Symptoms of depression include: ■ Fatigue ■ Sadness ■ Loss of interest in activities or hobbies that you once enjoyed ■ Social withdrawal and isolation ■ Weight loss or loss of appetite ■ Worries about being a burden
■ Feelings of worthlessness or self-loathing ■ Sleep disturbances, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, oversleeping or daytime sleepiness ■ Fixation on death or thoughts of suicide However, these symptoms may be overlooked by the depressed adult or by their loved ones. “You may assume feeling down or depressed is just a part of aging, you may be isolated with few people around to notice your symptoms, you may be reluctant to talk about your feelings, and you may not know your physical complaints are actually signs of depression,” Devan said.
Sometimes, depressed seniors may deny feeling sad or depressed, but they still have depression. Other red flags of depression that are unique to elderly adults include: ■ Unexplained aches and pains ■ Memory problems ■ Lack of motivation and energy ■ Slowed movement and speech ■ Irritability ■ Neglecting personal care, such as forgetting medications, skipping meals or neglecting hygiene ■ Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness Depression, Page 22
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Centre Crest resident celebrates milestone year
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Special for the Gazette BELLEFONTE — Snow Shoe native Helen Borger celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family April 23 at a party at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte. Borger was born on April 24, 1917, and raised in Snow Shoe Township. She and her late husband, Blair Borger, built a home in Moshannon, and that is where she independently resided until she was 95. Throughout her adult life, she had her own catering business, sold Avon for 21 years, worked for Home Health and conducted face-to-face customer service surveys. She has many passions that have always kept her busy, including gardening, fishing, cooking and baking. While living at home, Borger always had the prettiest flower gardens in town, as well as the tastiest food and baked goods. Borger said her secret to longevity in life is to always work hard. Her best beauty trick is to use cocoa butter on her skin every day. Borger is known as a strong woman of virtue who gives great life advice. She helped raise several of her nieces and nephews throughout her younger years. During the birthday party, Borger and her guests enjoyed companionship, food, homemade blueberry pie and cake. Guitar music and singing was provided by two of her nephews, Gary Repasky Sr. and Don Repasky, and two of her great-grandnieces, 12-year-old Jordan Franks and 8-year-old Raelee Repasky. Depression, from page 21 “Certain medical problems can cause depression in seniors either directly or as a psychological reaction to the illness,” Devan said. Medical issues linked to depression in older adults include Parkinson’s disease, stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, thyroid disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis and vitamin B12 deficiency. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older; however only 10 percent receive treatment. “There are several treatment options available for depression, including medication, counseling, psychotherapy or a combination of treatments,” Devan said. “When it
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A 100TH birthday party recently was held for Helen Borger at Centre Crest in Bellefonte. The party featured Borger’s favorite dessert — homemade blueberry pie. comes to antidepressants, they are considered effective in elderly adults, but there’s a risk of side effects or potential reactions to other medications that should be considered.” In addition to medical treatments, the more active mentally, socially and physically a person is, the better that person will feel. “Depression may make you not want to do anything or see anyone, but isolation and inactivity can make your depression worse,” Devan said. Combat depression by trying to get exercise, trying to connect with others, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, pursuing hobbies or pastimes, learning a new skill, taking care of a pet or finding opportunities to laugh.
PHILIPSBURG — Port Matilda’s Robert Wiser was presented a 50-year membership pin March 25 at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club. The pin was presented at the installation of officers banquet by outgoing exalted ruler John Evans. Wiser joined the Tyrone Elks Lodge in 1967 and served there for 35 years, mostly as an officer. He held the position of exalted ruler twice and was awarded an Elk of the Year award and an honorary lifetime membership. One of his proudest achievements as an Elk was beginning the annual gun raffle, which cleared $12,000. It continues to this day, 28 years later. He also started a Sunday brunch and several other events during his tenure at Tyrone. For the past 15 years, he has served as an organist of the Philipsburg lodge and has attended several state and national conventions. He also offered his disc jockey skills at several Elks events at Seven Springs Resort and Hershey Lodge. Wiser said he is an advocate for what the Elks organization represents, noting the importance of programs such as nursing home visits, school drug awareness and scholarships for young people. Wiser has also served his community of Port Matilda as mayor, borough secretary/treasurer, sewer authority treasurer and cemetery president. He also served as Bald Eagle chairman of Centre County United Way for several years and spearheaded installation of a veterans memorial that honors more than 250 local veterans of all wars. He spent 40 years as a postal worker, beginning in 1940 with a stint working for Penn State’s Campus Mail while an accounting major at Penn State. He joined the State College Post Office in 1967, and retired in 2000, having served 20 of those years as the postmaster of Port Matilda.
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ROBERT WISER, at left, receives his 50-year membership pin from Past Exalted Ruler John Evans at a recent ceremony at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club. Wiser joined the Elks in 1967.
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The rays of summer: Preventing and treating skin cancer By DR. DAVID SHUPP STATE COLLEGE — The beach. Backyard barbecues. Pool parties. Golf, tennis, baseball — and more. Enjoy summer fun in the sun, but take a few easy precautions to protect skin from the damage of those bright rays. Lessen the likelihood that simple sun exposure will turn into life-impacting skin cancer. Simply put, the more skin is exposed to the sun, the greater the risk for skin cancer. Both sunburn and light tanning raise the risks. The best way to lower skin cancer risk — and keep skin looking its best for years to come — is to limit exposure to the sun’s damaging rays. The sun penetrates the earth’s atmosphere by emitting two types of rays: ultraviolet A and B. Both types damage skin. A “healthy looking” tan is actually the skin’s unsuccessful attempt to prevent further DNA damage. An overwhelming majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds. While we all know that we should take precautions all year long to protect our skin from this damaging radiation, protection is especially important during the summer when we tend to spend more time outside. Apply sunscreen whenever going outdoors. Beyond just the Sun Protection Factor — which should be at least 30 — be sure to also select a product labeled “broad spectrum.” “Broad spectrum” blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and is important because “SPF” indicates only the sunscreen’s UVB protection; a sunscreen can have a high SPF number but offer little UVA protection. Don’t be stingy with sunscreen — too much is better than too little. Apply before going outside, not after spending 30 minutes setting up beach gear. Even when wearing sunscreen, try to limit exposure to the sun. Sit in the shade
of an umbrella when not in the pool or ocean. Wear a hat and a lightweight, longsleeved shirt.
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Although it is important to take steps — such as applying sunscreen and avoiding tanning beds — to lower the risk of skin cancer, the possibility of getting it can’t be eliminated completely. Other factors, including sunburns experienced years ago or even one’s skin color, are out of a person’s control. That’s why it is important to check skin regularly for rapidly changing moles, sores, bumps and other possible indications of skin cancer. Have a physician examine any problem areas. Melanoma is a deadly, but rare, form of skin cancer. The most common forms are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are unlikely to spread to other parts of the body. Standard treatment options include the following: ■ Surgery can include simple excision, laser surgery and cryosurgery, which freezes and destroys abnormal tissue. For minor carcinomas, a dermatologist can perform surgery right in the medical office. Mohs surgery is generally performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthetic. During the procedure, the physician cuts the tumor from the skin in thin layers, examining each layer under a microscope to check for cancer cells. Layers are removed until no more cancer cells are seen. Mohs surgery is promising for removing certain skin cancers while minimizing damage to, or removal of, the surrounding skin. Because Mohs surgery minimizes the removal of normal tissue, it is often used to remove skin cancer on the face. ■ Radiation therapy can be applied externally, via X-rays, or internally, by
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DR. DAVID SHUPP, a dermatologist with Penn State Medical Group, said when choosing a sunscreen, be sure to opt for a product with at least a 30 SPF. placing radiation seeds or other devices directly into or near the cancer. ■ Chemotherapy uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. For non-melanoma skin cancer, chemotherapy is usually applied to the skin via a cream or lotion. ■ Photodynamic therapy uses a drug that is not active until it is exposed to light. The physician injects the drug and then shines a laser light on the skin to activate the drug.
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Physical fitness can slow brain aging Special for the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — There’s no question that exercise is good for health. It can strengthen muscles, bones, heart and lungs. Regularly exercising can also reduce the risk for heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and a whole litany of other conditions. But, exercise and physical activity may also slow brain aging. “Many people don’t start worrying about the health of their brain until later in life, but new research is telling us we should start worrying about it much sooner,” said Alexandra Brock, an adult nurse practitioner in neurology at Geisinger Scenery Park. The new Framingham Offspring Study, presented to the American Heart Associa-
tion, reported that people with poor physical fitness in their 40s may experience accelerated brain aging, leading to lower brain volumes by the time they reach age 60. Researchers in this study found that participants in their 40s who had a lower fitness level or a greater increase in their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) or heart rate a few minutes into a low-intensity treadmill test had smaller brain tissue volume later in life. They also found that participants who had a larger increase in their diastolic blood pressure during the low-intensity exercise performed more poorly on a cognitive test for decision-making function later in their lives. “The brain gradually loses tissue as we age, which can affect your ability to
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learn new things and retrieve or remember information. But, it can also lead to more serious implications, including the development of cognitive impairment or dementia,” Brock said. Getting a regular dose of physical fitness may be an important step toward ensuring the healthy aging of the brain. How does one start? “Anytime you want to start a new exercise program, you should consult your doctor, especially if you haven’t exercised in a while,” Brock said. A doctor can assess a patient’s overall health, blood pressure and other vitals before he or she begins a vigorous exercise program. For those not sure what type of exercise to engage in, remember that anything that is good for the heart is also good for the
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BEA baseball falls to Huntingdon, 4-0 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINGATE — The Bald Eagle Area baseball team had its chances against second-place Huntingdon on May 2 at Doc Etters Field. The Eagles held Huntingdon in check with just a run through six innings, but they couldn’t convert four times in a row with runners in scoring position, and eventually allowed the Bearcats to sew up their 4-0 win with a three-run seventh inning. Down 1-0, BEA put two runners on base with fewer than two outs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, but in every case could not come up with the breakthrough hit. Huntingdon finally added insurance in the final inning, batting around and scoring three runs that put away their 10th win of the season. “We were one hit away in those innings from scoring a bunch of runs,” BEA coach Jim Gardner said. “It’s just that one hit, one guy to step up when it matters and we’d have been in business. But it’s not happening for us.” The game was essentially a one-run pitching duel between BEA’s Ty Walker and Huntingdon’s Ben Briggs. Both pitchers
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BALD EAGLE AREA shortstop Grant King makes a play on the ball during the Eagles’ 4-0 loss to Huntingdon on May 1. wriggled out of numerous jams, with the only run through the sixth coming on a walk, fielder’s choice and an error in the Bearcat fourth inning. Other than that, Walker and Briggs were clean. “Their pitcher (Briggs) did
a nice job,” Gardner said. “He was able to locate, keep the ball down and get that curve ball over consistently. He’s going to be successful in high school baseball with that.” Walker was effective as well. He gave up no earned runs, six
hits and two walks, and struck out three in six innings of work. BEA committed six errors in the game behind him, however, and he was forced to pitch around base runners in every inning. Huntingdon’s run in the
fourth was unearned, like three of its four runs on the day. It came when Alex Mykut scored from second base after a single by Briggs and an overthrow from the outfield. “We didn’t play well in the field,” Gardner added. “I think we had six errors, and you can’t expect to win with six errors.” Two of those errors came in the seventh when Huntingdon broke open the game. After Walker reached his pitch limit with one on and no outs, he was relieved by Brian Egan. Egan surrendered a single to Nick Holesa and a walk to Jared Showalter. Seth Baney reached on a play in which two errors by the Eagles allowed Nick Zanic to score, and then Casey Connor and Briggs drove in the final two Huntingdon runs of the day. For BEA, Hunter Eminhizer, Trent Donley and Kyle Gill all hit doubles, with Matt Reese, Jordan Jones and Donley also adding singles. All ended up stranded, as BEA was not able to turn the big play against Briggs. “I believe that stress and confidence are the issues,” Gardner said. “Somehow or another we’ve got to find it. We just got to keep fighting. We can’t pack it in. BEA, Page 29
PSU commit Mellott leads Little Lions to victory By ZACH SEYKO sports@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — It was Senior Day on April 27 for the State College High School Little Lions, who were hosting the talented Red Land Patriots. While the Little Lions came away with the narrow 3-2 victory against the conference-leading Patriots, State College is saying goodbye to a core group of seniors. One of those players is Mason Mellott, a starting pitcher and recent Penn State commit to the 2021 freshman class. He is projected to join head coach Rob Cooper and the Nittany Lions in the fall. Mellott, a right-hander who hits over 90 mph with his fastball, chose to stay local over a host of other Division 1 offers. Mellott believes that he can contribute to the program right away and wants to work hard once he sets foot on campus. “I think I have a great attitude and a great mental mindset when I’m on the mound, and off the field,” Mellott said. “I work really hard and I know I can get better every practice I go to.” State High manager Troy Allen has
been an integral part in Mellott’s development as a player and a person. Allen worked closely with Mellott since he was 12 years old, and has made a huge impact on Mellott’s baseball career. “I started with him when I was in seventh grade. He really brought my mental mindset and that part of my game together,” Mellott said. According to Allen, Penn State is getting a multidimensional pitcher in Mellott. “He works hard and his leadership has been tremendous this year,” Allen said. “He can close and you can use him as a starter. They’re getting a pro-level pitcher who can throw 92 right now with a filthy slider, a good changeup and a hard sinker.” Mellott tossed a gem against Red Land, pitching a complete game with six strikeouts and one earned run. The Penn State commit also carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning until the opposing starting pitcher and fellow senior Brayden Coe broke it up. Mellott, Page 26
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ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY student athlete Lindsey Carmack hands the baton off to teammate Addie Ebbs during the last leg of the 4x400-meter relay. The team, which included Sera Mazza, Kate Ott, Carmack and Ebbs, won its heat race and finished 11th overall.
Five school records broken at Lock Haven invitational From staff reports
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STATE COLLEGE hurler Mason Mellott releases a pitch to a batter during regular season play. The SCASD senior will play for Penn State next season.
LOCK HAVEN — Records are meant to be broken, and records fell for some local student athletes during the annual Lock Haven University High School Invite, held April 29 at Hubert Jack Stadium on the LHU campus. Twenty-six teams competed in the event, including Bellefonte and St. Joseph’s. Local athletes shattered five school records during the meet. St. Joseph’s Lance Hamilton led the way, breaking two Wolves’ records. He leaped Bellefonte’s Michael Fratangelo to finish the steeplechase in 7:09, the fastest time in the history of the program. St. Joe’s Max Wortman also overtook the Wolves’ steeplechase record, completing the race in 7:14. SJCA also had records broken by Lance Hamilton, who leaped 44-9 1/2 to win the event, and Zach Crain, who bested his own record 110-meter hurdles record by finishing in 15.78 seconds. Invitational, Pag 26
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BELLEFONTE SENIOR Ian Hoagland raises his hands in exhilaration after setting a personal record in the 1,600-meter run April 29 at the LHU High School Invite. Hoagland finished the race in 5:05.48.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE
High School Sports Schedule May 4-10
Did the NFL draft signal the end of the sanction era? By MIKE POORMAN StateCollege.com
BALD EAGLE AREA
Baseball — May 5, Clearfield; May 8, at Tyrone; May 9, at Huntingdon Softball — May 4, Clearfield; May 8, Punxsutawney; May 9, Tyrone; May 10, at Bishop McCort Track and field — May 5, multiple opponents at Altoona; May 10, at Altoona
BELLEFONTE
Baseball — May 5, at Tyrone; May 8, at Central; May 9, at PO Softball — May 4, Tyrone; May 9, Central Track and field — May 5, at Altoona; May 10, at Altoona
PENNS VALLEY
Baseball — May 4, East Juniata; May 5, Huntingdon; May 6, at SJCA; May 8, Clearfield Softball — May 4, Huntingdon; May 8, West Branch; May 9, at Clearfield Track and field — May 5, at Altoona; May 8, East Juniata; May 16, at Altoona
PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA
Baseball — May 4, at Central; May 6, at Tyrone; May 8, Huntingdon; May 9, Bellefonte Softball — May 4, Central; May 5, DuBois; May 9, at Huntingdon
ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY
Baseball — May 5, Bishop Carroll; May 6, Penns Valley at Medlar Field; May 8, at Glendale
STATE COLLEGE
Baseball — May 4, Cumberland Valley; May 9, at Carlisle Boys’ lacrosse — May 4, at Carlisle; May 9, Cumberland Valley Girls’ lacrosse — May 4, Carlisle; May 5, Central Dauphin; May 9, at Cumberland Valley; May 10, Selinsgrove Softball — May 4, at Cumberland Valley; May 9, Carlisle Boys’ tennis — May 3-4, District 6 Doubles at Altoona; May 8-10, District 6 Team, TBA Track and field — May 5, at West Central Coaches, Altoona Boys’ volleyball — May 5, Hempfield; May 8, Cambridge Springs; May 10, at Fort LeBoeuf Invitational, from page 25 Notable Bellefonte finishers included Moryell Fernandez, who placed fourth in the long jump and sixth in the triple jump, and Brett Pope, who placed sixth in the mile. Notable St. Joseph’s finishers included: Hamilton, first place, long jump; Kate Ott, fourth place, 2,000-meter steeplechase; Sera Mazza, Lindsey Carmack, Addie Ebbs and Ott, seventh place, 3,200-meter relay; Mazza, seventh place, 1,600-meter; and Carmack, 10th place, 3,200meter. Mellott, from page 25 The victory was much needed to gain ground on Red Land, which sits atop the Mid-Penn standings. The win also felt good, as Mellott and company thought it was sign that the team had turned the corner. State High followed with wins over McDowell and Chambersburg. “This was a great ball club that we played and it was a good win for us,” Mellott said. “We’re hoping this brings us momentum and can take us into the postseason where we can continue our success there. “We’re a great team. A lot of our losses are one-run losses and they don’t show how good of a team we are.” Allen, Mellott and company are still looking ahead to the future with districts and state playoffs quickly approaching. “We still have a lot in front of us,” Allen said. “(Districts) are what we’re playing for. We just have to fight day by day.” “Our goal right now is to keep winning games and get the top seed in districts,” Mellott said.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Chris Godwin is the ninth Nittany Lion football player drafted by the NFL who played for Penn State head coach James Franklin. He’s also the first to have played his entire career at PSU for only Franklin. In that way, Godwin — picked in the third round by Tampa Bay — truly represents the start of a new era. And, perhaps, it is just another signal that the sanction era at Penn State is finally over — at least when it comes to the game on the field and the depth chart in Franklin’s office. The 11-3 record and berth in the Rose Bowl may have done it. Or, maybe the comeback in the Big Ten championship game. Or, perhaps, it happened with the scoopand-score against Ohio State. Let’s put the pick of Godwin into additional historical context. Godwin was the first Nittany Lion to be drafted since 2012 who did not play for Bill O’Brien. Originally recruited by O’Brien, Godwin committed to Penn State on April 24, 2013. But, significantly, he played all three of his seasons at Penn State — 39 games, 153 catches, 2,404 yards and 18 TDs worth — for Franklin and wide receivers coach Josh Gattis. His success is their success. This is far more stunning: The 2017 NFL draft was only the second draft since 1951 that a Penn State player coached by Joe Paterno was not selected. (He arrived as an assistant in the spring of 1950 and was fired as head coach in the fall of 2011. Anthony Zettel and Carl Nassib, 2016 picks, both were on the 2011 squad, as were 2015 picks Donovan Smith and Adrian Amos.) The first time was in 2005, when not a single Nittany Lion was selected, with Penn State coming off a 4-7 2004 season and a fiveyear, 26-43 skein. The second time was this past week. That’s a string of 67 years, interrupted only once by that shutout a dozen years ago. Of course, reminders of the sanction era remain. The 2012 on the Beaver Stadium ring (which will be joined by a 2016 in the fall). The lingering lawsuits and appeals, the upcoming sentencing hearings. The current Penn State board of trustees election. Plus, everything else you already know about.
THE CARAVAN
The Coaches Caravan returns Monday, May 8, through Thursday, May 11. It was born in the spring of 2012 as a way to promote the program, bolster ticket sales, introduce O’Brien as head coach and put a positive shine on PSU. That first caravan, with O’Brien riding point, made 18 stops in seven states and Washington, D.C., over 17 days. This spring’s tour will be abbrevi-
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FORMER NITTANY LION Chris Godwin was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. Godwin is pictured here dancing into the end zone against Michigan State.
ated in comparison with that epic-length journey which began more than 1,800 days ago. Franklin and Co. will cover seven stops in four days, all inside the commonwealth. It should be a victory tour, nothing like the one of five years ago. Among the moments I most recall of that first caravan was when, on a muggy May Tuesday in Hazleton, O’Brien negated the idea of spicing up a sanctioned schedule with regular season games against the likes of Alabama and Stanford and USC. (That future game against the Trojans? It came true.) When Penn State’s Class of 2017 graduates, it will be the last wave of PSU students who experienced two — four, for their predecessors in the Class of 2015 — different head coaches in their four years, at least for a while (assuming Franklin sticks around). It also will be the last group of Penn State students who were sanctioned out of a bowl game, which happened when they were freshmen in 2013. From thorns to a Rose Bowl in four years flat. Draft, Page 29
PSU softball season winding down By ZACH SEYKO sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — “Get better every day” — that is the motto of Penn State softball as it approaches the end of its 2017 season. “Goals are always the same: Get better every day in everything we do,” Penn State head coach Amanda Lehotak said. “Classroom, softball, life, etc. If we strive to get better in everything we do, that will take care of the winning that we all want to do. We just want to win in all phases of life and sport.” After suffering back-to-back losses against the visiting St. Francis Red Flash at Beard Field, the Nittany Lions bounced back in College Park to take two out of three from the Maryland Terrapins. Penn State opened up the series in full-throttle fashion, winning 10-3 when all was said and done. Senior third baseman Shelby Miller led the way with four RBIs, and sophomore left fielder Tori Dubois launched a home run to take game one. Game two went to the Terrapins, but the Nittany Lions fought as hard as they could to preserve a winning streak. Junior Jessica Cummings was in the circle and held her own in 10.2 innings of work, before allowing the walk-off hit to Maryland in the bottom of the 11th.
Penn State won the series finale 7-5, proving its fortitude and ability to come back. The Nittany Lions were down 4-0 until the top fourth when they piled on four runs to tie it, and then three more runs in the sixth to take lead. With the regular season coming to a close, the Nittany Lions continue to fight hard and pull out all the stops against their opponents. At (22-29) overall and (812) in conference play, Penn State’s sights are set on the Big Ten tournament, which begins Thursday, May 11. While the Nittany Lions are poised to have momentum carry over into the postseason, Lehotak said that the team missed out on its goal of winning the Big Ten regular season title. When asked what was something Penn State softball hoped to accomplish, but did not, she said: “Not winning the Big Ten regular season. I want that for my team, alumnae and the community. We believe we can win the tournament and we will give it our best shot next week.” Currently sitting in ninth in the Big Ten, Penn State still has a chance to leave its mark on the conference with its final series against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. PSU softball, Page 28
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Strong BEA comeback spoiled by grand slam By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINDGATE — The insurance run the Central Lady Dragons scored in the top of the seventh against Bald Eagle on April 28 turned out to be no insurance at all. The four they added on Cameryn Feathers’ grand slam in the top of the eighth, however, were another matter altogether. In a stunning turn of events, BEA’s Caitlynn Close and Lacee Barnhard both slammed solo home runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game against the 12-1, and league-leading, Dragons. Central had just small-balled a run in to take what looked like a safe, two-run lead going into BEA’s final three outs, but Close and Barnhard took care of that in dramatic fashion. Yet Central came right back in the eighth, loading the bases with two outs for Feathers. The senior DH didn’t disappoint as she crashed a long homer that rescued an exciting 6-4 Mountain League win over the Eagles. Throughout the first six innings, the teams scored just one run, but in the last two — crunch time — they combined for three home runs and a total of nine runs. It was Feathers’ shot, over the scoreboard in center field, that ultimately proved to be the difference. “The final score did not indicate what this game was like,� Bald Eagle coach Don Lucas said. “We just kept exchanging punches. We squared up on pitches all night, but right at them. Line drives, to the pitcher, to the shortstop, who made a heck of a play. “You know what, at the end of the day, we’ll learn more from this than from a win. So we’ll just have to pull up our boot straps and keep plugging away.� BEA starting pitcher Madison Ripka and Central’s Dylan Claycomb locked into a tense, six-inning pitchers’ duel. The only run from either side came in Central’s second inning when, with two outs, Cassie Mock and Alana Padula hit consecutive doubles to give the Dragons a 1-0 lead. Neither team threatened again until Central in the seventh. Feathers walked, move to second on a sacrifice bunt and to third on a single by Padula. Tori Longenecker drove her in with a sacrifice fly, giving Central a two-run lead going into BEA’s final at bat. “Ripka did a fantastic job,� Lucas said, “and we played very well behind her. We made a lot of tough plays that you need to make behind a pitcher, and they (Central) came out swinging. They are a very aggressive ball team and great athletically. We knew it was going to be a tough game.� Still, BEA was down going into its last chance, but the Eagles were not about to go quietly. Close led off with a shot to left field that was — excuse the expression — not even close. It went far over the fence, over the bleachers and into the trees, cutting the Central lead to just one. An out later, Barnhard erased that one with another home run, this time out to left-center field to the delight
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BALD EAGLE AREA shortstop Brooke Woodward applies the tag on a Central base runner during an April 28 matchup. The Lady Dragons defeated the Lady Eagles, 6-4. of a large BEA crowd. “We knew the Close girl could do it,� Lucas said, “but the Barnhard girl is a line-drive hitter. She squared up on it and got all of it and it went. That might have been the first home run she’s ever hit. “But that’s what you need. You need those unsung heroes. She was struggling at the beginning of the season, moved her back to take the pressure off her and she responded. That’s what you need to do.� Central didn’t fold here though. With one out in the top of the eighth, the Dragons loaded the bases on a double by Jenna Ritchey, an error and a walk. BEA got the second out on a fielder’s choice force out at home, but that brought Feathers to the plate. With the game in the balance, she turned on a high fast ball, and there was no doubt as soon as she hit it. Suddenly, Central was ahead 6-2 and back in control. BEA came back for two in its eighth, but the last run scored on the final out and Central endured for its 12th win of the season against just one loss. “I’m not disappointed at all,� Lucas said. “We basically
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Barkley’s Heisman campaign slowly begins By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Before his sophomore year ever began, Saquon Barkley was talking on the phone just a few feet from the Heisman trophy, the light shining through its display case early in the morning. Barkley never really looked at the trophy, probably because this wasn’t his first time through the Lasch Building lobby. At some point, seeing the Heisman may have caught his attention, but by now college football’s most prestigious award had been relegated to just another bit of decor in a room not short on history. A historic season and many walks through that same lobby later, Barkley finds himself next to the Heisman again, but this time in conjunction with the actual possibility of receiving the award. And, for the first time since Michael Robinson’s outside shot at it in 2005, Penn State faces the task of marketing the balance of a subtle and not-so-subtle preseason Heisman campaign. You could be excused for not noticing it during the Blue-White game, but Penn State had slipped the Heisman out of its case and onto the concourse at Beaver Stadium that cloudy Saturday afternoon.
All that stood between you and a bit of history was a short line of fans looking to get their pictures taken with it. And, because it’s 2017, there was an official hashtag, #HappyValleyHeisman, to go along with it. Perhaps it’s just coincidence that Penn State managed to bring out its often forgotten hardware in the lead up to a season that could see a Nittany Lion hoist it again. Maybe it was just another way to get people into the building; but it probably wasn’t. Penn State has become an infographic and social media-savvy program under James Franklin. A fleet of graphic artists and students churn out content at near propaganda-like levels. In the new lightning-fast, flashy online lifestyle of college football, that kind of thing is par for the course. And, so far, shooting par has equated to a lot of Saquon. Nobody would bat an eye if all of this was just to sell tickets. Heisman hopeful or not, a clip of Barkley running around and over opponents is hard to look away from. If you’re trying to fill a stadium, reminding people that you have one of the most electric players in the sport isn’t a bad place to start. It will be 44 years in December since
PSU softball, from page 26 With Miller, Dubois, sophomore shortstop Toni Polk and redshirt sophomore center fielder Rebecca Ziegler at the helm, the Nittany Lions have the potential to claw their way through the toughest competition in the conference. Dubois and Ziegler are both batting over .300 at the dish, while Polk is hitting .291 and Miller is swinging at .286. Dubois is enjoying an excellent breakout campaign while leading the team in runs scored, hits and home runs, and tied for second in RBIs. Senior Marlaina Laubach and sophomore Madison Shaffer dominate from inside the circle with ERAs of 2.91 and 3.92, giving Penn State a well-rounded unit needed to compete and win in the Big Ten.
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Nittany Lions add Harrar to 2017 haul By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
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Mountain View Country Club hosts Masters golf tournament JOHN DIXON
John Dixon covers golf for The Centre County Gazette. Email him at sports@centre countygazette.com.
BOALSBURG —Mountain View Country Club recently conducted its “Play With the Masters” golf tournament. The tourney’s concept begins with club members shooting a round of golf, then drawing the name of a pro playing in the Masters. The chosen pro’s score is added to the round shot by the Mountain View golfer. The winner was Dann Cornali, paired with pro Justin Rose, carding a round of 134. Dustin Stoner, also paired with Rose, placed second with a 136. Third place was a tie between Mike Sgriccia (with pro Thomas Pieters) and Ginny Hosterman (pro Paul Casey), with each scoring 139. Bob Stonebraker (pro Martin Kaymer) carded a 142 to earn a fifth-place tie with Matt Dougherty (pro Charl Schwartzel).
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According to Mountain View’s Brenda Wagner, “It’s time to dust off those golf clubs once again and prepare for another golf season of fun and aggravation. Hopefully, all of those who participated last year will be interested in doing so again. Please bring along anyone else who would like to join the group. “The pro shop will be doing most of the week-to-week setups again this year. However, any issues you may encounter throughout the year should be brought to ... contacts for the leagues.” League play begins with the 18-hole group Thursday, May 4. The shotgun start will be at 9 a. m. through the end of May, changing to 8:30 a.m. for the remainder of the season. The nine-hole group will begin play Tuesday, May 9, using a 5:30 p.m. shotgun start. Registration forms can be filled out in the club’s pro shop. Dues is $45; checks should be made payable to Brenda Wagner. They can be dropped off at the pro shop, or mailed to her at 523 Woodland Road, Reedsville, PA 17084. For any nonmembers playing, there will be a $20 handicap fee, which can be paid at the pro shop. The scheduled women’s tournaments include: Solheim Cup, Saturday, May 20; Member-Member, Saturday, June 24; Senior Championship, Sunday, July 23; Club Championship, Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20; and Mixed Couples Scramble, Sunday, Oct. 15.
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The Philipsburg Elks Lodge Country Club recently hosted the annual Mountie Matman Spring Golf Classic,
BEA, from page 25 “We always practice well. That’s the frustrating thing. They do everything we ask of them in practice and execute very well. It’s just that we have to carry that over into games. I’d like to see it happen for them.”
during which five teams tied for first place in the net division with scores of 61. Winning teams were: Frank Conklin, Keith Hahn, Dan Wachter and Harlen West; Arch Myers, Dan Myers, Irv Myers and Larry Potter; Sam Irvin, Mike Witters, Alan Mills and Clint Mills; Kevin Hahn, Tom Harris, Barry Kline and Chuck Moore; and Pat Brown, Zack Czap, John Harpster and Jason Yoder. Taking home the first-place prize in the gross division, posting a round of 54, was the foursome of Don Johnson, Nate Lucas, Bob Mitchell and Josh Muir. Four players tied and were crowned as putting champions. Dick Wood, Cory Wood, Kevin Hahn and Walt Bradley shared the honor. Proceeds from the event benefit Philipsburg-Osceola wrestling programs.
PGA MAKES STATEMENT ON GREEN-READING MATERIALS
While the seven golf courses in the Centre Region seldom have PGA golf professionals playing on them, the organization’s rules also apply to amateurs. In a statement from Pete Kowalski, USGA official and former assistant sports information director at Penn State, “The R&A and the USGA believe that a player’s ability to read greens is an essential part of the skill of putting. Rule 14-3 limits the use of equipment and devices that might assist a player in their play, based on the principle that golf is a challenging game in which success should depend on the judgment, skills and abilities of the player. “We are concerned about the rapid development of increasingly detailed materials that players are using to help with reading greens during a round,” said Kowalski. “We are reviewing the use of these materials to assess whether any actions need to be taken to protect this important part of the game. We expect to address this matter further in the coming months.”
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With an emphasis on user experience, data visualization and video, the USGA launched the U.S. Open’s new official website, www.usopen.com. The 117th championship will be held Thursday, June 15, through Sunday, June 18, at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. The site incorporates articles, videos, photo galleries, infographics, live updates and social media into a scrollable timeline consistent with modern content consumption habits and industry trends. Visual shot-by-shot data and increased statistical integration highlight the enhancements to site. More than half of U.S. Open website visitors in 2016 viewed the site on mobile devices. The new site provides these users with a more robust experience through its mobile-responsive design. The Eagles, now 3-11 for the season, are presently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. They will meet Clearfield on Friday, May 5, and Tyrone on Monday, May 8; visit Huntingdon on Tuesday, May 9, and Bellefonte on Thursday, May 11; and play a non-league game at West Branch on Friday, May 12.
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When it comes to the playing field, there may be one last vestige of the sanction era, and it’s at offensive line. You may think the lack of scholarships there may be (troubled) waters under the bridge at this point. Not quite. When faced with reduced scholarships, O’Brien and his staff eschewed offensive linemen and went all-in for skill players. The effects of that strategy are almost gone. Almost. Yes, Franklin has stocked the Penn State larders with four offensive linemen each of the past three years. But one of those, Paris Palmer, was a JUCO. In 2013, O’Brien signed three O-lineman. Tanner Hartman never played a down, while Brendon Mahon and Andrew Nelson have been stellar, when healthy, with 57 starts. Right now, neither is a certainty for this fall. In 2014, O’Brien only had one offensive lineman committed (Noah Beh, no longer with the team). Chasz Wright committed while O’Brien was in limbo, and could start this season. Franklin scurried to bring in O-linemen Brendan Brosnan and Chance Sorrell from Vanderbilt, but neither panned out. While the Nittany Lion offensive line may now look robust, if anywhere, that’s where the sanctions still linger a bit. Otherwise, as Franklin noted after the spring game when he was talking about looking back at last year’s Big Ten title, “We’re fully on to 2017.”
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Pair encourages ‘Mindful Moms’ to write, reflect CONNIE COUSINS
When May arrives, it brings thoughts of flowers, proms, graduations — and Mother’s Day. In honor of “Mindful Moms,” two young women have created a writing group to give women an outlet for their talents, whether long recognized or newly discovered. Carolyne Meehan and Katie O’Hara Krebs believe that Connie Cousins all women can write, covers a wide and they are willvariety of events in ing and able to help Centre County for them capture their the Centre County thoughts and stories Gazette. Email her on paper. The moms at ccous67@gmail. meet at The Makery com. — located at 209 W. Calder Way — the downtown State College studio founded by Amy Frank to offer arts, crafts, a party venue and more. And, although the course runs for five weeks, many women have continued to re-up for it, or visit other workshops offered by Meehan and Krebs. The ages of the participants vary, with most falling in the 30- to 50-year-old range, when most women are raising their kids. Getting out of the house and meeting like-minded women to talk, and tell their stories, are a couple of the benefits the course offers. Some of the women who come to the writing class work outside of the house, but many are stay-at-home moms; some who attend are new to writ-
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St. Joseph’s FUSE Productions’ newest musical Catholic Academy stars children’s book characters to present ‘Oliver’
Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — FUSE Productions presents the children’s musical “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We Are In A Play!’,” based on the popular books by Mo Willems, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Commissioned by the Kennedy Center, “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We Are In A Play!’” debuted there in 2013. The book and lyrics were written by Willems, based on his own characters, and the music was written by Deborah Wicks La Puma. In the show, an elephant named Gerald (Jonathan O’Harrow) and a pig named Piggie (Madeline Biever) are best friends. But, Gerald worries that something could go wrong that might end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She is even happier and more excited than usual, because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by The Squirrelles (Leah Mueller, Clara Hanahan and Lauren McKee), three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. Regional favorite Jonathan O’Harrow, noted for his comic acting in recent leading roles with FUSE Productions and Nittany Theatre at the Barn, is looking forward to the chance to be “a bit larger than life” as Gerald. He also is ready for the energy and sense of wonder that a young audience will bring to the show.
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JONATHAN O’HARROW, as “Gerald,” center, is backed up by “The Squirrelles” — from left, Lauren McKee, Clara Hanahan and Leah Mueller — during rehearsal for the children’s musical “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We are In A Play!’” “Anytime you’re onstage, the audience is as much a part of the process as you are — an extra character,” he said. “That’s 10 times as true with a kids’ show. They will be very involved in some of the sketches and songs. And, kids who know the books will recognize many of the incidents in the show.” The production is directed by Richard Biever and choreographed by Jill Brighton. Julie Snyder is creating the costumes, and Tyler Sperrazza is designing the lighting. General admission tickets are $8 and can be purchased at https://fuseproductions.thundertix.com. The performance is supported by a grant from the James and Barbara Palmer Performance Fund.
BOALSBURG — The students of St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy’s musical theater program are set to perform their spring musical, “Oliver,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5, at Nittany Christian School, 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College. “Oliver,” which is based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” is the tale of an orphan who gets entangled in the world of pickpocketing and street crime, but finds acceptance and camaraderie along the way. The spring musical has become a yearly hit at SJCA, with the past three years seeing productions of three acclaimed musicals: “Fame,” “Into the Woods” and “The Sound of Music.” Joseph Hergenreder, performing arts teacher and student life director at SJCA, said several elements set this year’s musical apart from previous productions. With 32 students in the cast and 10 students in the technical crew, it will be the largest show ever produced by the school, and its new location at State College Alliance Church/ Nittany Christian School brings exciting challenges and opportunities to the table. “For the first time, the cast, crew and production staff will be responsible for every aspect of the performance, including set design, costume design, lighting, sound and hair and make-up,” said Hergenreder. He said that a good audience turnout will be especially important. “A large audience is vital to the success of the show. The cast needs to feel energy and response to what they are doing on stage.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 and younger. They can be purchased at the door, or reserved by calling the SJCA office at (814) 808-6118 or emailing Hergenreder at dhergenreder@stjoeacad.org.
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AROUND & IN TOWN
Ballet school brings ‘Cinderella’ to the State Theatre By ANNE WALKER
this ballet is just full of movement, a lot of dancing.” Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s unpredictable score of wild rhythms and boisterous passages tossed in with soft, flowing melodies, the ballet presents special challenges for Madelyn Wolf. Wolf, 17, will dance the title role. “Prokofiev isn’t afraid to step out of the box,” she said, “and the time signatures make the dancing more flavorful.” Wolf agreed with Maciejczyk’s statement that the show has a lot of dancing.
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STATE COLLEGE — The familiar tale of a downtrodden girl, a magical pair of shoes, nasty stepsisters and a mystical godmother will unfold at the State Theatre on Saturday, May 20. Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will present the timeless classic “Cinderella,” a full-length story ballet. “We have a cast of about 80 total,” said choreographer Rebecca Maciejczyk, “and
She has to maintain a high energy level, while making the work appear effortless. “I’m building stamina, and I’m acting and portraying a character while dancing,” Wolf said. Cinderella can’t make it to the ball on her own. Her fairy godmother enlists helpers, who spend their time in the fairy realm, to offer seasonal charms. Eleanor Jamison will dance the Winter Fairy role, Michaela Saporito, the Spring Fairy, Alyssa Boob and Gillian Dash will alternate in the Summer Fairy role, and Anna Snellgrove will portray the Autumn Fairy. Jamison, 16, said that she, too, finds this show challenging, although beautiful and elegant. “The steps are more stylized,” she said. “My piece is slower, with some hard turns, and I use my arms a lot.” Saporito describes her piece as “quick and fun.” She will dance a petit allegro, a segment utilizing series of small jumps and lightning-fast footwork. She recalls initially finding the choreography challenging. “It’s interesting to see myself improve with every rehearsal,” she said.
In preparation for the role, Saporito watched as many different versions of the variation that she could find on YouTube. The version of the ballet that PASCP will perform draws on the choreography of Edward Myers, the late director of the Nashville Ballet. Maciejczyk adapted it to suit her young cast. “It’s not just the steps, it’s the way of expressing the music with every movement, “ she said. Wolf described the score as “characterful.” And, she admitted she has little in common with Cinderella. “I was never a Disney princess fan, and I don’t consider myself sweet like Cinderella is,” she said, “so, it’s been different for me to step into this kind of a role.” With a variety of roles, an enormous cast, a riveting score, a touch of humor and scenes filled with elegant costumes, “Cinderella” will delight audiences ready for a touch of fantasy. “I want kids to watch and say they want to do that too,” Maciejczyk said. “And, I want people to watch and to wonder when they can see us perform again.”
Nittany Valley Benefit Dinner Friday, May 26th: Noon to 7PM
You are cordially invited to our community dinner featuring our traditional Amish home cooked wedding style meal. All you can eat with food prepared by the best cooks in the community! Submitted photo
GILLIAN DASH, Madelyn Wolf, Alyssa Boob and Anna Snellgrove take on feature roles in PASCP’s upcoming performance of “Cinderellla.”
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• Ask a Master Gardener Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County will answer questions, Identify and evaluate plant samples. 10am –1 2pm
• Plant activity for children ages 2–12, free while supplies last.
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AROUND & IN TOWN ‘Going in Style’ doesn’t bring anything new to heist genre By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette
In “Going in Style,” Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin star as three aging laborers who fall upon hard times when their mortgages spin out of control and they lose their pensions. The same bank is responsible for the mortgages and the pensions, and it has a smug, unconscionable staff. Caine goes in to one of the branches try to make sense of the matter and he’s met with rudeness from the staff, but surprising politeness from a bank robber. The robbery goes smoothly, the criminals get their money and the bank doesn’t suffer too much because it’s the insurance company who loses money, not them. Caine decides to get together with Freeman and Arkin and rob the bank, partly to get the money they’re owed, and partly to get revenge. Adorable old-men-robbing-the-big-mean-bank antics ensue. The trio starts off as bumbling fools who can’t even shoplift from a grocery store, but they get more serious
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once they hire a criminal consultant (John Ortiz). They fight to overcome their lack of experience and waning physicality to stage a flawless robbery in which no one gets hurt. Of course, except the traumatized people who are threatened with guns (filled with blanks, but they don’t know that). And, the people at the bank who will probably lose their jobs once the bank decides to recoup the money with downsizing, with or without insurance. But, we’re not supposed to think about that. We’re supposed to think about our heroes and how they’re using an unconventional method to stand up for themselves. The problem is that they’re doing so anonymously, so the bank doesn’t know why it’s being punished or even
that it’s being punished at all. The main characters are no help, they just want to take the money, scare some of the more disagreeable employees and live the rest of their lives like fat cats, all while humiliating the police who have a community to protect. The film goes so far out of its way to convince us that these characters are somehow righteous, but the pleas for sympathy for their criminal behavior get old quick. All the attempts to justify the robbery in “Going in Style” make my skin crawl, and the film doesn’t bring anything new to the heist genre. Fortunately, the whole movie isn’t about the robbery. Sometimes, it’s just about Caine, Freeman and Arkin hanging out. There’s some funny banter, with Arkin having the highest rate of joke success. Gene Siskel once said that a movie needs to be more interesting than a documentary about the actors eating lunch. This movie knows it can’t be more interesting, but at least it’s smart enough to set a bunch of scenes in a diner so there’s plenty of footage of the actors eating lunch. HH out of five. “Going in Style” is rated PG-13 for drug content, language and some suggestive material. Its running time is 96 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays and crafts for kids ages 2 to 5 is held 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Performance — Visitors are welcome to view the Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families What’s Happening, Page 35
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AROUND & IN TOWN What’s Happening, from page 34 and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com. Children’s activity — Children can improve reading skills by reading with Faolin, a trained therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Register for 20-minute sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds master’s clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St, State College. Visit www. nittanybaptist.org. Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral.org. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322. Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A Lego club exploring block play and other activities that address topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math is held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club
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meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit www.statecollegetoastmasters.toastmasters clubs.org. Meeting — PARSE meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month, except for June, July and August, at Hoss’s, 1459 N. Atherton St., State College. Meeting — Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Freedom Life Church,113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Registration is not required and individuals are welcome to join at any time. Email restorationCR@freedomlife.tv or call (814)5711240. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life of Happy Valley. Sale — The Park Forest community market, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Forest United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College. Event — NOVEL Con @ Centre County Library, featuring a cosplay contest, pop culture trivia, a comic-style drawing workshop, a cosplay basics workshop and a Free Comic Book Day table, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Sale — The Friends of the Library will have a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Dinner — The Port Matilda Fire Company will serve a Salisbury steak complete dinner from noon to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 101 E. Plank Road, Port Matilda. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Call Lorrie Price at (814) 692-4074.
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Adult program — Free financial planning reviews are being offered by Trinity Wealth Group from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays in April and May at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 574-3209. Children’s activity — STEM Pillars Program, hands-on STEM learning with a scientist or engineer, for parents and children ages 6 to 10 working together, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May (except May 16) at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Space is limited and registration is required; call (814) 355-1516. Support group — Life After Loss, an educational support group for those experiencing a loss through death, will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. on six Sundays, May 7 and 21 and June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at Howard UMC, 144 Main St., Howard. Contact Craig Rose at (814) 933-7333 or craigqr@yahoo.com. Exhibition — “Unraveling the Threads of History,” featuring examples of 19th-century samplers from Centre County and afar, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, through Sept. 24, at Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave. Visit www. centrehistory.org. Tours — Guided tours of Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, May through October, at Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Visit www.boalmuseum. com or call (814) 466-6210
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Meeting — Nancy Taylor will speak on the history of Burnside Township to the Centre County Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of Foxdale Village, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Visit www. centrecountygenealogy.org.
MONDAY, MAY 8
Support group — A weight loss support group, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the ground floor conference rooms of Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Heather Harpster at hharpster@mountnittany.org or (814) 231-7194. Children’s activity — Children can construct and create with age-appropriate building toys from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Meeting — The Women’s Mid-Day Connection group will meet at 11:45 a.m. at Mountain View Country Club, Boalsburg. Rosa Maria Faulkner will talk about personality types and understanding them; music will be provided by Rick Alderton. Reservations and cancellations must be made by Friday, May 5. Call Barb at (814) 404-3704. Home-school activity — Elementary-aged STEAM activities for home-schooled children will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Home-school activity — “Quill and Scroll,” a free program on calligraphy and the history of paper for homeschooled children in fifth through ninth grades, will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 to register.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
Children’s activity — A “To the Moon” Lego project program for school-aged children will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Support group — A fertility issues and loss support group, sponsored by Helping Empty Arms Recover Together, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at Choices, upper level of 2214 N. Atherton St., State College. Email info@ heartofcpa.org or visit www.heartofpca.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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FRIDAY, MAY 5
Film discussion — A viewing and discussion of “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Sale — An indoor rummage sale and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lions Club building, 424
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Six startup businesses complete LaunchBox program Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — On April 26, six startups graduated from the Happy Valley LaunchBox business accelerator program, located in downtown State College. The graduates join 20 other companies that have gone through the accelerator since Happy Valley LaunchBox opened in February 2015. “LaunchBox had an incredible impact on my life. It provided me the fundamental tools that I needed to drive my vision,” said Neil Vohra, of startup KinderMinder. Completing the 10-week program were: ■ Class Gotcha An online scheduling and communications platform, designed for college students, that integrates academic and personal schedules, streamlines communications with peers and builds customized study plans based on assignments and personal study preferences. ■ DigitalFSBO A program that provides homeowners with automated tools, best practices and marketing tools to sell their homes without the service of a real estate agent. ■ KinderMinder A mobile application that utilizes a customizable avatar and a reward system, in the form of gamification, helps children with asthma. It also helps parents keep up with pediatric asthma medication regimens. ■ OGOVO PairSense A system of networked sensors that collects and analyzes foot traffic in urban communities and hosts third-party location-based software to more cost effectively manage services such as keeping streets clean, repairing sidewalks, collecting waste and optimizing routes for first responders. ■ TrophyTracks A software application that leverages predictive analytics to help hunters by increasing their chances of having a successful hunt. ■ Unoia Beauty Prepared by women engineers, this line of long-lasting color-saturated cosmetics can be customized to purchasers and prepared while they wait. “LaunchBox was just what I needed. I’ve had the idea in my head for a few years now, but I needed that push and direction to turn that idea into something real,” said Dan Hensel, of TrophyTracks. “The 10-week boot camp
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SIX BUSINESSES participated in the most recent Happy Valley LaunchBox. To date, 26 startups have taken advantage of Invent Penn State’s signature accelerator program. was exhilarating and challenging at the same time. My goal is to hire some app developers this summer and have the app rolled out by the start of hunting season in early fall.” Qiyuan Li, of Class Gotcha, noted how important LaunchBox’s networking opportunities were. “It is great making connections, such as with SBDC and the legal clinic. We will always keep in mind what we learned from LaunchBox — learn faster than competitors,” he said. The event also highlighted two post-accelerator projects that are gaining traction. Green Design Guru is an app that provides green home strategies for people planning to build or renovate their homes, and Mod Zero is a product-based company that changes the way sighting systems are used with firearms. “Our startup had already been through an accelerator
program previously, so the staff at LaunchBox took the time to tailor their services for us,” said Shiva Punathambekar, founder and CEO of Green Design Guru. “We were offered advanced business skills training, dedicated office space and access to financing and professional networks. “The key thing LaunchBox has helped us understand is the importance for startups to ‘sell before you build,’ and we are currently doing that by developing brand awareness on social media and running ads to build our early adopter contact lists.” Happy Valley LaunchBox was created to provide nocost services to area entrepreneurs. It is a signature program of Invent Penn State, a statewide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. For more information, visit www.launchbox.psu.edu or www.invent.psu.edu.
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During the 10 year draw period of the TimeLine, this loan allows the APR on all or portions of your outstanding loan balance (a “Unit”) to be locked. You may have up to a maximum of 3 Units at any one time. The maximum repayment term for a Unit is 15 years. The terms do not change until the Unit balance is paid in full. Fixed rate options are the fully indexed APR plus .50% for terms of 36 months; the fully indexed APR plus 1.00% for terms of 37-60 months; the fully indexed APR plus 1.50% for 61-96 months; the fully indexed APR plus 2.00% for 97-120 months; and the fully indexed APR plus 2.50% for 121-180 months. Different margins are used to determine the fully indexed APR based on the applicant(s) credit score (s) and the loan amount when the TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit is opened. There is a lock in fee of $50 each time you lock in a Unit. During the TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit draw period, payments reducing the principal balance on any portion of the balance, including Units become available by increasing the credit available on your TimeLine Home Equity Line of Credit. You should consult a tax advisor for the tax deductibility of this loan. All TimeLine loans are subject to credit approval.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE
The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.
RECORDED APRIL 10-13 BELLEFONTE
Maritess A. Lumague by attorney to Federal Home Loan Mortage Corporation, 224 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $91,000. Scott F. Caldwell, Cassie G. Marsh and Cassie G. Marsh-Cadwell to Daniel P. Kuhn and Rebekka C. Kuhn, 105 N. McAllister St., Bellefonte, $235,000. Wells Fargo Bank to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 705 E. Curtin St., Bellefonte, $1.
BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP
Elwood L. King, Cristi L. King and Christi L. King to Elwood L. King, Christi L. King, Christopher J. King and Matthew J. King, 1264 Pine Glen Road, Karathus $1.
CENTRE HALL BOROUGH
Thomas F. Coombs to Martin A. Wildy and Andrea E. Wildy, 230 Willow Ave., Centre Hall, $1.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Robert D. Gardner, Carolyn A. Triozzi and Carolyn A. Gardner to David W. Manter II and Monica L. Manter, 113 Macduff Circle, State College, $453,000 Anthony R. Beck and Jenna E. Beck to Robert D. Gardner, 2453 Buchenhorst Road, State College, $206,000. Dimitri Klinkowsky and Yulia Kinkowsky to Carolyn Triozzi, 116 Asbury Lane, State College, $292,500 Kissinger Bigatel and Brower Inc. to Nicholas Eric Platt, 126 Gaslight Circle, State College, $370,000. Daniel N. Abruzzo and Susan A. Abruzzo to Denise L. Ruhl and Kim J. Ruhl, 134 Harris Drive, State College, $392,000 Beck Family Trust and Barbra A. Stabb, trustee, to Barbara A. Stabb, 1216 Edward St., State College, $1. Samuel C. Thompson Jr. and Becky Sue Thompson to Glen A. Yeager and Janice L. Yeager, 270 Meadowsweet Drive, State College, $790,000.
CURTIN TOWNSHIP
Emile C.R. Weaver and Linda M. Weaver to Colt J. Weaver, 785 Summit Hill Road, Howard, $115,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
MAY 4-10, 2017
DEED TRANSFERS
Nikolay A. Loutsik and Alisa P. Loutsik to Centre County Properties LLC, 471 Hawknest Road, State College, $1. S&A Homes Inc. to Centre County Properties LLC, 169 Red Willow Road, State College $283,860. Tyler E. Tressler, Breanna A. Sunday and Breanna A. Tressler to Tyler E. Tressler and Breanna A. Tressler, 858 N. Nixon Road, State College, $1. Meredith A. White to Camillo Properties Inc., 4316 Tadpole Road, State College, $125,000. Clair A. Rudy by agent and Clair Rudy by agent to David K. Hall, 3960 Tadpole Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $143,000. Gary B. Kesler and Diane J. Kesler to Ryan B. Martin and Maureen M. Russel- Martin, 110 Gala Drive, State College, $227,000. Khanjan Mehta and Toral Zaveri to Brian T. Ellis and Monica C. Ellis, 148 Gala Drive, State College, $215,900. Edward C. Demeter and Agatha L. Demeter to Tieyuan Zhu and Mengxi Hu, 1312 Barnstable Lane, State College, $610,000. Georgia C. Fink, Georgia C. Maguire and Donald R. Fink to Nathiel Ander Miller and Krista Carolyn Miller, 602 Berkshire Drive, State College, $262,000. Patrick T. Ternezini and Caroline T. Ternezini to Robert D. Shepherd and Ann J. Shepherd, 1245-48 Westerly Parkway, State College, $299,000. Jane G. Hess Estate, Robert G. Hess, co-executor, and Anne Hess, co-executrix, to Robert G. Hess and Anne Hess, 117 Fairbrook Drive, State College, $1. Gary L. Brown and Cheryl A. Brown to Siyuan Liu and Ce Liu, 2372 Corrina Court, State College, $445,000. S&A Homes Inc. to Jingzhi Huang and Lily Feng, 130 Red Willow Road, State College, $1. Gregory J. Woodman and Anita F. Woodman to Bradley Evan Bathgate and Kelly Stull Bathgate, 1214 Deerfield Drive, State College, $463,710.
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Helen E. Benner to Poorman’s Welding and Fabrication Inc., 219 Kramer Road, Aaronsburg, $130,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
TOA PA IV LP to Gary L. Brown and Cheryl A. Brown, 269 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $410,371.59. Walker Land Development Corporation to Walker Land Development Corporation, 105 Roundhill Road, State College, $1. Emily E. Rozelle and Emily Eleanore Hoober to Eric R. Whiter and Nina R. White, 1631 W. Branch Road, State College, $168,000.
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HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Allen W. Donley, Helen E. Donley and Allen W. Donley Jr. to Goat Haven Inn LLC, 448 Litil Der Buk Lane, Port Matilda, $1. Margaret L. Geyer Estate and Lauren Lynn Skibiel to Lauren Lynn Skibel, 252 Yeager Hollow Road, Julian, $1.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Linda M. Gray to Tracy L. Gray, 111 Kunes St., Blanchard, $130,000. Wesley C. and Fay S. Condo Revocable Living Trust and Faye S. Condo, trustee, to Troy S. Darby, 146 Liberty St., Blanchard, $1.
MILESBURG BOROUGH
Stephanie M. Macnamara and Chad E. Macnamara to Gregory A. Ritter and Mary S. Ritter, 113 Serge St., Bellefonte, $183,000.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Shirley N. Harman to Michael N. Marsala and Karen M. Marsala, 601 Devonshire Drive, State College, $337,000. George J. Puchta III and Lisa S. Puchta to Zhaohui Yin and Kunhua Fu, 646 E. Oakwood Ave., State College, $225,000. Adrienne R. Johnson and Adrienne R. Wallace to Brian K. Brubaker and Alece C. Brubaker, 456 Amblewood Way, State College, $150,000. Mark A. Graves, Madelyn Graves and Erica M. Graves to Yu Xiong, 606 F Oakwood Ave., State College, $245,000. Timothy T. Simin and Denine Simin to Timothy T. and Denine Simin Living Trust, Timothy T. Simin, trustee and Denine Simin, trustee, 1118 Deerbrook Drive, Port Matilda, $1. Pamela Lautsch-Bowman, Joseph Bowman and Holly Bowman to A. Jose Piedra and Ernesto Roederer, 187 Potters Lane, Port Matilda, $429,500. Susan T. Sanders and Philip M. Spangler to Jose M. Capriles Flores and Alejandra I. Domiic Rivadeneira, 565 Brittany Drive, State College, $359,900. Karen V. Israelian and Marina Nikolaye Israelian to Sha Feng, 2037 Mary Ellen Lane, State College, $164,900.
A. Mills to William E. Mills Irrevocable Income-Only Trust, Barbra A. Mills Irrevocable Income-Only Trust and Jodi A. Williams, trustee, 2724 Lower Brush Valley Road, Centre Hall, $1. William E. Mills, Barbra Keller Mills and Barbra A. Mills to Williams E. Mills Camp Tussey Irrevocable Income-Only Trust, Barbra A. Mills Camp Tussey Irrevocable Income-Only Trust and Jodi A. Williams, trustee, 234 Tussey Sink Road, Centre Hall, $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
S&A Homes Inc. to Anthony R. Bek and Jenna E. Beck, 270 Gwenedd Lane, Pleasant Gap, $259,900. James P. Buchanan Estate and Lisa Bickle, heir, by attorney to Wilmington Savings Trust Fund Society and Christina Trust, 915 W. Water St., Bellefonte, $6,127.15. Travis J. Henry and Heather J. Henry to Gary L. Kwolek and Kathy A. Kwolek, 106 Slate Court, Pleasant Gap, $345,000.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Frederick J. Kissinger Estate, Debra S. Hamilton, executrix, Joyce W. Lee and Brian M. Lee to Brian M. Kissinger and Chloe R. Kissinger, 728 W. College Ave., State College, $850,000. Cora Lee Philippi and Jonathan H. Phillippi to Amanda M. Ramcaran and Mitchell L. Goist, 508 Orlando Ave., State College, $234,000. Ruth McKinley P. Saunder and Eric Michael P. Sauder to Joshua M. Wilson and Jessica J. Wilson, 645 E. Irvin Ave., State College, $139,000. Xiaogong Zhao and Yingguo Zhao to Xiaohang Jiang, 456 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $200,000 . James P. Van Etten and Jane H. Van Etten to Tessa Barrett, 229 S. Patterson St., State College, $275,000. Dianmin Jiang and Shuying Jiang to Xiaoyue Niu, 800 Stratford Drive, State College, $149,900.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Robert Thomas Gretzler and Elizabeth W. B. Gretzler to Kim T. Park and Mary J. Park, 236 Turkey Ridge Road, Snow Shoe, $53,000.
TAYLOR TOWNSHIP
Larry E. Shook by agent, Janet L. Shook by agent and Ricke L. Shook to Dale A. Hamilton and Heather Hamilton, 128 Sunset Drive, Millheim, $120,000.
Paul L. Brown and Karen J. Brown to Scott L. Brown and Karen B. Brown, 201 Shady Ridge Lane, Port Matilda, $450,000. Scott L. Brown and Karen B. Brown to Paul L. Brown Sr. and Karen J. Brown, 804 Fowler Hollow Lane, Port Matilda, $1.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH
WORTH TOWNSHIP
MILLHEIM BOROUGH
Jan McDonald to Duvall Holdings LLC, 225 N. Seventh St., Philipsburg, $12,000.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Janet Kimberly Hammond to Janet Kimberly Hammond and Corey R. Hammond Sr., 631 N. High St., Port Matilda, $1.
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Beautiful family home for sale directly across from Orchard Park, in the pleasant, family oriented Greentree neighborhood. 3 Bdr, 2.5 bath home, kitchen dining room, dining room, living room, den, fenced in backyard, big windows, back and front porch, 2 car garage. Corl Elem school, SC High School, Welch Pool, Weis all in easy walking distance. 1.5 mile from downtown. http://www.kw.com/ homes-for-sale/16801/ PA/State-College/ 1101-Bayberry-Drive/ 3yd-KW-4429_ 50098.html 814-753-2365
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Office Space For Rent
State College Office Space
If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376
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$750 2br Small 2-Story House 105 NORTH RIDGE STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA — 2 BEDBROOMS (ONE LARGE), 1 BATH, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, GAS HEAT. BASEMENT WITH LAUNDRY HOOK-UP, VERY SMALL YARD WITH PARKING ADJACENT TO HOUSE. NEAR COURTHOUSE AND CATA BUS STOP — HISTORIC DISTRICT OF BELLEFONTE. RENT:$750 A MONTH. 1 YEAR LEASE WITH REFERENCES. 1 MONTH SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. 814-571-0328
New luxury 3 bedroom home for rent $1,650.00
New 2 story 3br/2.5bath luxury townhouse (end unit) for rent in Boalsburg. Beautiful, new construction end unit with lots of upgrades. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse available in the new Gates development near historic Boalsburg. The Gates is a popular development with easy access to 322 and Route 45 and is only 10 minutes to PSU/ Beaver Stadium area. There are CATA bus stops within easy walking distance. This end unit has 9’ ceilings, a full-size kitchen with granite countertops and oversized island, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, sunroom with beautiful views of Mt. Nittany, dining area, and outside deck, tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet in master suite, large living room with lots of natural light, and ceiling fans with custom lighting throughout. The unit also features a washer/dryer, attached garage, electric heat pump, central A/C, and a basement for storage. Tenants are responsible for all utilities and snow removal on driveway and sidewalk in front of home. Link for pictures: https://pennstate. craigslist.org/ apa/6081666315.html 610-823-4746
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Avail Imm. 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath townhouse $1,350.00 Avail. Immed. 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath w/d hook-up 1 car garage townhouse at Amberleigh 10-15 mins to PSU Call (814) 571-0067 for appointment or more information. 814-571-0067
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Full-time custodian position available at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology.
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CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Keith Bierly Joseph L. Davidson Suzette Sims ATTEST: Margaret Gray, Director of Administrative Services
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BELLEFONTE: Development Yard Sale, Brockerhoff Heights (off Howard Street) , multi- families, Fri. 5/5 & Sat 5/6, 8am-2pm, rain or shine.
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55” TV, FREE to anyone, must have own transportation & helpers, Call (814) 237-2124
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FRIGIDAIRE Heavy duty chest freezer, 9 cubic ft, 2 large storage baskets, Excellent condition. $100. (814) 861-5566 or email pataboston1@comcast. net
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BERETTA 9mm, PX4 Storm Sub-Contact, like new, in box, asking $420 in Boalsburg, Call (410) 599-6833
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6 FT York Rake, 3 point hitch, like new, asking $450, Call Don at (814) 364-9773
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Centre County Board of Elections will be in session for the Municipal Primary, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, commencing at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, in Room 146, Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA. CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Keith Bierly Joseph L. Davidson Suzette Sims ATTEST: Margaret Gray, Director of Administrative Services
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, in the Elections & Voter Registration Office, First Floor, Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (far right entrance) the Centre County Board of Elections will conduct a public test of the equipment to be used to tabulate votes cast during the Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Municipal Primary. CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Keith Bierly Joseph L. Davidson Suzette Sims ATTEST: Margaret Gray, Director of Administrative Services
The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (Public Law 98-435) was enacted by the United States Congress for the purpose of “improving access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections.” In conjunction with the Act, the Centre County Board of Elections will offer an “Alternative Ballot” to those elderly (65 years of age or older) and handicapped electors whose polling place has been determined to be inaccessible to them due to architectural barriers. This is to inform the electors of Centre County that no polling place has been judged inaccessible to the elderly and handicapped. A Telecommunication Device (TDD) is provided for hearing/speech impaired by calling 1-800654-5984 and requesting to speak to the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation at 717-7875280.
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LEGAL NOTICE The Centre County Return Board will convene on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Floor Election Office of the Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA, to determine the eligibility of the voters who cast Provisional Ballots at the Municipal Primary held on May 16, 2017. This Board will again assemble at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017, in Rooms 116 and 144 of the Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA, and shall meet on succeeding weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, until the task of computing the canvassing of the return of votes cast in the May 16, 2017, Municipal Primary is completed. CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Keith Bierly Joseph L. Davidson Suzette Sims ATTEST: Margaret Gray, Director of Administrative Services
Centre HomeCare, Inc., a VNA Health System agency and leading provider of home health, hospice and rehabilitative care, is looking for professional, clinical staff to join our growing team. CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR - BSN, REGISTERED NURSE Full-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our management team. BSN required. Position will report directly to the Vice President, Western Division. Responsibilities include: oversight of home health/patient care services; plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate home health/patient care services; develop administrative and clinical policies, procedures and guidelines consistent with Federal & State regulatory agencies. Management experience in home health or related organization preferred. Full time positions are benefits eligible. VNA Health System offers competitive compensation. Contact or send resume to: Centre HomeCare, Inc. Attn: Vice President—Western Division 2437 Commercial Blvd., Suite 6 State College, PA 16801 814.237.7400 or email: sprobert@vnahs.com EOE/F/M/V/H
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MAY 4-10, 2017
Voted Best Fundraising Event in State College!
May 9&10 Visit CentreGives.org beginning at 8 am on May 9th and donate to help your favorite non-profit. Centre Foundation is excited to present, for the sixth year in a row, Centre Gives, a 36-hour online giving event designed to recognize and support the positive work of local non-profits in Centre County!
Since 2012, this online granting program has made a tremendous impact in our community:
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participating local nonprofits
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