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Group looks to fight heroin scourge By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Andy Moir is on a mission. As the director of operations for United Against Heroin Addiction in Centre County, he is trying to get the word out about the dangers of heroin addiction and what can be done to combat it. Heroin addiction has hit close to home for Moir. “I have friends who have siblings who are out on the streets,” Moir said. “I’ve cleaned out apartments of deceased friends. That’s part of the reason I started this foundation. I’m just passionate about giving back.” According to Moir, United Against Heroin Addiction aims to help addicts, communities, family and friends, as well as local and state government. That’s easier said than done. “We are the leading resource right now and there are so many different things blossoming,” Moir said. “I work on this project full time, but I need some help. I need manpower to get things set up.” United Against Heroin Addiction will have an awareness event Saturday, Aug. 13, at Medlar Field when the State College Spikes take on Staten Island at 7:05 p.m. The organization will have a
booth set up at the entrance. The group also is trying to sell 200 tickets for the game. “It’s really just an awareness event. At our booth, we’ll have T-shirts, wristbands and literature. We’re hoping to get a donation … for $500 we can get our video played on the video board. “It’s really all about awareness,” Moir said. When it comes to addicts, United Against Heroin Addiction aims to help the addict with initial counseling for emotional, mental and physical support. It will also help the addict understand insurance coverage, or apply for financial aid and help navigate the treatment process. Following treatment, the organization will arrange logistics, find transitional and permanent housing and maintain ongoing support for relapse prevention and continued care. Heroin addiction is a growing issue that needs to be addressed before it gets worse, Moir said. “We have about one overdose per day that gets dropped off at the hospital. Those numbers are increasing, so we need to make that stop.” United Against Heroin Addiction has partnered with the Centre County YMCA and will have access to its facilities for various activities. Heroin, Page 3
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STATE COLLEGE — The growing crises of substance abuse is reaching unprecedented levels across the nation, and Centre County, as rural as it is, is beginning to be ravaged by what Mount Nittany Health is calling “one of the most pressing health issues affecting our community.” Since 2013, Centre County has lost 40
of its citizens to drug overdoses. In 2015, there were 15 noted overdose deaths in the county. To date this year, that number is already at a dozen. “We have a real problem on our hands, and everyone knows it,” said Tom McDermott, Centre County’s drug and alcohol administrator. “We’ve assembled a good group of people to get together to discuss the problems with heroin and opioid addiction, and talk about some of the things
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ROCKVIEW STATE POLICE Police were called to North Eagle Valley Road in Liberty Township at 10:45 a.m. June 13 to investigate an incident. Police said someone driving a Ford with an ambulance body was pulling a trailer loaded with junk and small chunks of metal when a piece of the debris fell off the trailer and hit a 2016 Ford Mustang traveling in the opposite direction. The metal hit the hood of the Mustang and bounced off. Police said the driver of the Ford ambulance continued north on state Route 150 and the Mustang pulled to the side of the road. An unknown witness that was following the Ford ambulance turned around and gave the registration information off the trailer to the operator of the Mustang. No injuries were reported. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:05 a.m. June 23 on Interstate 99 in Spring Township. Police said someone driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer crashed into the rear of a 2005 Pontiac Montana at a posted stop sign within a construction zone. No injuries were reported and no charges were filed. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Eagle Valley Road, 164 feet west of South Hollow Road, at 9:25 a.m. June 27. Police said Billy Armstrong, of Howard, was southbound on state Route 0150 when a deer ran out in front of his 2015 HarleyDavidson. The bike struck the deer and traveled off the west berm, where it overturned. Police said Armstrong was injured in the crash, but did not note the severity of his injuries. ❑❑❑ Police reported a known inmate struck a corrections officer on the left side of his head/neck area at 6:49 p.m. July 7 at SCI Benner. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Chris Eck, 37, was arrested for disorderly conduct at 3:34 p.m. July 10 at the intersection of Commercial Street and Playground Avenue in Milesburg Borough, according to police. ❑❑❑ Police reported a Bellefonte man was arrested for driving under the influence following a routine traffic stop along SR 500 in Bellefonte at 10 p.m. July 11. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to Penns Valley Road, east of Heckman Cemetery Road, in
Penn Township at 3:49 p.m. July 11 to investigate a crash. Police said a 56-year-old Spring Mills man crashed his vehicle into a vehicle slowing in front of him. The vehicle then crossed the roadway and struck a utility pole. Multiple occupants were transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment of injuries suffered in the crash. The Spring Mills man was suspected to be under the influence of prescription medication and the investigation is ongoing. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Kato Road, near Allen Dam Road in Snow Shoe Township, to investigate an incident of criminal mischief that occurred at 2:50 p.m. July 11. Police said someone threw a rock at a truck at the construction site, breaking a windshield. Authorities said the person responsible was a juvenile, between the ages of 10 and 14. He was wearing a blue shirt and brown cap. Those with information are encouraged to contact police at (814) 355-7545. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a singlevehicle crash that occurred at 2:25 p.m. July 11 on Old Fort Road in Potter Township. Police said someone driving a 2004 Honda Pilot was southbound when a deer ran onto the roadway. The driver attempted to stop the vehicle, but was unsuccessful and struck the deer. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and there were no injuries reported. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported that at 9 p.m. July 11, James Gregory Yingling, 28, of Morrisdale, arrived at the scene of a traffic stop on Interstate 99 in Patton Township to pick up the passengers of the stopped vehicle. Further investigation revealed Yingling was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A passenger in the vehicle that was stopped, Michael Gene Beish, 38, of Wallaceton, was found to be in possession of illegal metal knuckles. Charges were filed against both men. ❑❑❑ Police reported Jordan Alexander Zuback, 18, of Beech Creek, was arrested for theft from a motor vehicle after he entered several vehicles in Liberty Township July 11 and 12 and removed several items. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported Daniel Miles Guisewite Jr., 18, of Rebersburg, was cited for criminal mischief after he damaged the property of another person at Aaronsburg Civic Club on Strawberry Alley in Haines Township at 7:45 p.m. July 13. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Purdue Mountain Road, Benner Township, at 2:36 a.m. July 14 to investigate a single-vehicle crash. Police said someone driving a 2017 Nissan Altima struck an embankment. The vehicle was found unattended. Police are continuing to investigate. Police, Page 4
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Routine business dominates commissioners’ meeting By G. KERRY WEBSTER
In other business, the commissioners: ■ Dispersed $16,487.50 in liquid fuel funds to Howard Township for milling of pavement along township Route 863, Dowdy Hole Road. ■ Dispersed $16,720 in liquid fuel funds to Millheim Borough for a traffic signal replacement project. ■ Approved a maintenance agreement between the county and Sterling Solutions to provide technical support for the Veterans Information System software. The contract total is for $700. ■ Approved funding to the Housing Authority of Centre County in the amount of $52,955 for rental assistance for clients in the Shelter Plus Care Grant. The source of funding for the grant is $50,477 from the state and $2,478 from the county. The grant was not renewed. Clients are
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BELLEFONTE — Routine business dominated the agenda of the Centre County Board of Commissioners on July 19. Following the approval of minutes from the prior meeting, Chairman Commissioner Michael Pipe announced the resignation of Marion Deppen from the Centre County Ag Land Preservation Board. “Marion was the last member of the board remaining since it began 27 years ago,” said Pipe. “He deserves to be recognized for all the dedication and efforts he put into this group. He will surely be missed.” Pipe said Deppen will be thoroughly recognized when his term ends Wednesday, Aug. 31.
State College man gets split verdict in DUI crash By GEOFF RUSHTON
Both Duckworth and the passenger were seriously injured. The passenger was transported by ambulance to UPMC Altoona, and Duckworth was extracted from the vehicle using the jaws of life and helicoptered to Altoona Hospital. The passenger suffered a scapular fracture, broken ribs, a bruised lung, laceration to the head and mild brain injury. According to a toxicology report, Duckworth’s blood alcohol content was .126. An accident reconstruction expert’s report determined the vehicle was traveling in excess of 90 miles per hour when Duckworth lost control. Judge Jonathan Grine also found Duckworth guilty on summary charges of reckless driving and driving at an unsafe speed. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26.
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STATE COLLEGE — A State College man was found guilty on several misdemeanor charges, but not guilty on a felony charge of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence in connection with an August 2014 crash in Ferguson Township. A Centre County jury found Wesley Charles Duckworth, 34, guilty of one count of reckless endangerment, and two DUI counts after a one-day trial. The one-vehicle crash occurred at 11:24 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2014, when Duckworth lost control of his vehicle on the 3900 block of West Whitehall Road and crashed into fencing, signs and a tree at Kocher Farm before coming to rest.
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transitioning to Housing Choice Vouchers as they become available. ■ Approved sponsorship of the third annual Superfair, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19. This will provide financial assistance for the school where it is held, and provide free tables and chairs for the vendors and the public to use. The sponsorship total is $2,111, with $2,012 coming from the state and $99 from the county. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Mid Penn Legal to provide legal assistance. The contract total is $7,500. ■ Approved a Medicaid Grant Agreement addendum between the county and the state Department of Human Services, formerly the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Aging, to extend the term for an additional year.
The grant total is $177,066, with $87,403 coming from the state and $89,663 coming from federal coffers. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and EvolveIP for the annual support and maintenance of the Shortel Phone System. The contract total is $21,373. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and NeuStar to provide LEAP, or Local Number Portability Enhanced Analytical Platform, to Centre County 911. The contract total is $500. ■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Thomson Reuters-Westlaw for a subscription to West Complete Library and Government Level 1 States. The contract total is $53,023.23. ■ Placed several items on the consent agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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been bullied … guess what? There’s a 95 percent chance you’re going to be an addict. We can really hone in on our education for high-risk adolescents,” Moir said. United Against Heroin Addiction will also aim to help families and friends of addicts with intervention services and in-house or outside counseling. Moir said that there are many layers to heroin/opiod addiction. “Our first goal is to get the awareness out there loud and clear. Make sure that everyone is aware of the problem,” Moir said. “Once we do that, we can develop the other programs.” For more information, visit www. unitedagainstheroinaddiction.com.
In the community, the organization will try to prevent drug addiction through heroin/opioid and addiction awareness programs. It will also try to establish multilevel education programs for grade schools, higher education, the medical community and the elderly. According to Moir, addiction can begin extremely early in life. “Adolescence is where it starts 90 percent of the time. There are contributing factors that can make someone become an addict. It’s a mental disorder as well. If you have … been abused as a child and you’ve
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JULY 21-27, 2016
Police, EMS see busy Arts Fest weekend By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts brought thousands of visitors to State College and an uptick in activity for State College Police. Lt. Keith Robb said compared to previous years, the weekend was not quite as difficult. Police were most often responding to ordinance violations and minor offenses such as public intoxication, public urination and noise complaints and saw few major incidents. “Given the amount of people in town, I thought it was relatively calm,” Robb said. “From arts fests of years past, this would be one of the more controlled.” State College Police received one report of a sexual assault. The victim is a Penn State student and the suspect was another student known to her, according to Robb. The case is still under investigation. In another incident, police moved to break up a large party in the 200 block of Locust Lane at 4:44 p.m. July 16. While police were on the scene, an unidentified individual jumped on a police cruiser, denting the hood and breaking the windshield. Anyone with video or information on the incident is asked to contact the department at (814) 2347150 or police@statecollegepa.us. A man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly threatening staff at the Lion’s Den, 118 S. Garner St., early on July 16. Darnell Shinka, 23, allegedly displayed a knife and threatened that he had a gun before fleeing the scene. Police were able to identify him through video, and he was charged with making terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct. Shinka was arraigned before District Judge Allen Sinclair and held at the Centre County Correctional Facility in lieu of $100,000 bail. For Centre LifeLink EMS, alcohol was a factor in nearly one-third of calls between the evening of July 15 and the Police, from page 2 ❑❑❑ An unidentified 25-year-old woman was arrested July 14 after she attempted to unlawfully remove two bottles of nasal spray from Dollar General in Bellefonte. ❑❑❑ Police are investigating an escape from the Zerby Gaps Family Work location in Gregg Township at 12:48 a.m. July 18. Police said the suspect is a 17-year-old Lock Haven boy. ❑❑❑
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an average of 16 calls per day. Of those 64 calls, 23 were alcohol-related, “meaning that the patient had overdosed on alcohol or had suffered some other illness or injury that was related to alcohol consumption,” according to the release.
Authorities reported finding a light blue bicycle labeled with “Grind” on Bald Eagle Street in Liberty Township at 7:30 p.m. July 18. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 28-year-old Bellefonte man was arrested for DUI following a routine traffic stop along Pleasant View Boulevard in Boggs Township at 11:32 p.m. July 18. ❑❑❑ Authorities took a 29-year-old Centre Hall man into custody after observing drug paraphernalia in plain view in his vehicle while at Sheetz, College Township, at 12:53 a.m. July 19. The suspect was also found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
that occurred along Walker Hollow Road in Union Township sometime between July 9 and 10. According to the victim, his 15- to 16-year-old female calico cat was outside his residence in pain. The man took the cat to Metzger’s Animal Hospital for treatment, and it was learned the cat had multiple BB wounds and had a broken femur. The animal was euthanized. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police. ❑❑❑ Police reported an 18-year-old Philipsburg man stole a $12.99 bottle of ejuice from the Vape Attic on North Front Street, Philipsburg, at 6:57 p.m. July 12. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported someone used a can of green spray paint to vandalize a sidewalk, a porch and a tree in the 200 block of Walker Street, Rush Township, sometime between 2 and 6:30 p.m. July 13. The investigation is continuing. ❑❑❑ Charges of harassment were filed against a 44-year-old Mill Hall man who authorities said harassed a 23-year-old Mill Hall woman along Sunnyside Hollow Road at 8:10 p.m. July 14. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 38-year-old Philipsburg man was arrested for public drunkenness after authorities witnessed him urinating in the center of Ninth Street at 1:17 a.m. July 16.
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Task force releases report on community-police relations By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A task force of more than 30 people representing the Penn State campus and local community released to the public its final report and recommendations on the relationship between local law enforcement and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. The Task Force on Policing and Communities of Color, commissioned by Penn State and the Borough of State College in August 2015, issued five core recommendations to improve relations between law enforcement and the community. Those recommendations include: ■ Promoting greater recognition and celebration of successes as a community. ■ Increasing the recruitment and retention for employees of color in the police departments. ■ Providing consistent and ongoing education for Penn State students and employees, residents in surrounding communities and local police departments. ■ Targeting outreach and marketing to build/improve stakeholder engagement. ■ Establishing baseline parameters and developing appropriate metrics to assess improvement. The report goes into detail on the necessity of each recommendation and steps for achieving each. Barbara Farmer, a task force member and retired director of the Penn State College of Information Science and Technology’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, said themes emerged as the task force researched best practices, and those formed the basis of the recommendations. “We did not want to overwhelm people,” Farmer said in a release. “We wanted the report to be embraced.” David Gray, Penn State senior vice president for finance and business, who received the report in May along with borough manager Tom Fountaine, said it emphasizes the need for diversified police departments both at Penn State and in State College and surrounding communities. “For me, at least, a key takeaway is both police departments have a lot to do to improve the diversity of their respective forces,” Gray said. “The community needs representation on these forces with which they can identify. Until we make progress on the police officer recruitment and retention goal, it’s going to be harder to make headway against the other important goals identified by the task force.” Of the 170 officers employed by four police departments in the State College area, there are only four officers of color — three at Penn State and one at Patton Township. The report noted that the State College Police Department is the only local department bound by the State College Civil Service Commission testing and hiring process, which uses the Pennsylvania Civil Service Law. This results in a pool of candidates for open positions restricted to the top three candidates passing the test, and the department has no opportunity to directly recruit racially and ethnically diverse applicants. The report also notes acts of violence across the nation have resulted in diminished trust between police and the community. Other challenges include the loss of Penn State Police Chief Tyrone Parham,
“a person of color who understood the challenges and concerns of working and living in a predominantly white environment,” and the pending retirement of State College Police Chief Tom King, who has been a leader in implementing community policing efforts, according to the report. Population turnover is also cited as a challenge, as the transient nature of the student population makes it difficult to establish long-term relationships. Though the report was just released publicly July 18, Fountaine said the university and borough have been implementing recommendations while the task force was at work. “Throughout the process, the borough, the university and other area police departments began implementation of many of the key recommendations in the report, such as expanding marketing efforts for the borough’s upcoming police testing and recruitment process, and providing diversity, de-escalation and crisis intervention training for police officers,” Fountaine said. “These actions, along with our commitment to address the recommendations from this report over the long-term, help improve and continue the conversation and relationships formed through this task force.” In February, 164 police officers from
Penn State, State College, Bellefonte, Ferguson Township, Spring Township and Patton Township participated in diversity and inclusion training, according to the report. “On the Penn State campus and in the State College area, there have only been a few racially charged interactions reported or observed in the past few years, despite what we see and hear in the national scene,” the report stated, citing examples of what the task force termed proactive steps to avert such steps. One of those cited examples was Penn State President Eric Barron’s participation in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in front of Old Main on the University Park campus in 2014. During the demonstration, Barron posed for a photo in which he joined demonstrators in the “hands up” gesture that became a symbol for the movement following the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., earlier that year. Barron’s participation in the gesture was welcomed by some but met with criticism by others. One state representative called for Barron to apologize or resign. However, the report notes, “While receiving criticism from some for this action, he has since been awarded The Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity maga-
zine for his leadership.” Other proactive steps cited by the report include local police leadership reaching out to communities of color to ask what needed to be done to prevent conflicts from arising; a police meet-andgreet sponsored by the university’s Paul Robeson Cultural Center; other community events, such as LION Walk, intended to better acquaint law enforcement and student residents; and the Community and Campus in Unity group led by King and local pastor Harold Mackenzie and formed to promote a respectful multi-cultural community. “However, the Task Force is aware that the campus and surrounding communities are not immune from what appear to some to be racially charged incidents between white police and people of color,” the report stated. The report cites a February 2015 incident in which police used a taser on a female African-Americn student and pepper spray was used to manage a crowd that had formed at the downtown McDonald’s in the aftermath of a fight. The mostly African-American witnesses quickly became protestors, the report said, but “swift interventions (within 24 hours) by the University and community helped to bring calm to the situation.”
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THERE IS visible damage to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial outside the Centre County Courthouse. Government officials are hoping to get the damage repaired soon. Monuments, from page 1 of the rain. The Curtin statue’s damage all appears to be on the base of the statue.” She said the procedure completed on the structures 10 years ago didn’t allow “the little particles of granite to seal together properly,” thus allowing precipitation to get into the stone. “I think there is much better technology for this kind of work than there was 10 years ago,” she said. “But, it will still re-
quire annual maintenance once the work is complete.” Hannegan said if the county would be awarded the grant, the first step of the project would be to complete an existing condition report this fall. Phase I would begin next spring and would include evaluating the structures, cleaning them and then consolidating the deteriorated stone. “It will take about a year to dry,” she said. In summer 2018, Phase II would begin,
which would include plaque inspections as well as repointing. The project’s expected completion would come in September 2018. “I think it’s important we continue to do what we can to preserve the wonderful history of Centre County,” said Commissioner Steve Dershem. “This project is something that we have to do, and continue to monitor the memorial and statues more closely in the years to come.”
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Pennsylvania Department of Corrections dog dies By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The Pennsylvania Department of Correction’s Office of Special Investigations and Intelligence is conducting an investigation into the death of one of its drug interdiction dogs after he was accidentally left in a vehicle following a training exercise at the State Correctional Institute -Rockview in Benner Township. Totti, a 2-year-old yellow labrador retriever, was left in the car for about two hours beginning at 12:44 p.m. July 7. Department of Correc-
tions spokesperson Susan McNaughton said that when Totti’s trainer, Sgt. Chad Holland, realized the dog had been in the vehicle, he and other staff raced to remove Totti and worked to cool him down with water and ice. The dog was still conscious when he was taken to a veterinary clinic, but died that evening. The high temperature that afternoon was 86 degrees. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association, the temperature in the car could have reached 130 degrees or higher during that time period. McNaughton said Holland
has been with the department for nine years. He has been removed from dog handling duties and placed on desk duty while the investigation is conducted. Other dogs that he worked with were given over to other trainers during the investigation as well. “He is extremely devastated,” McNaughton said. “He is really having a very difficult time. The whole Drug Interdiction Unit is devastated. They are like a family and they are very close to the dogs.” The Drug Interdiction Unit is part of the department’s Security Division and is, in part, responsi-
ble for detecting narcotics in the state prisons. This was the first incident of its kind since the unit was established in 1995. The unit has 20 handlers and 22 dogs. McNaughton said Totti had been with the department for about five weeks and was in training to replace an older dog in the unit. Dogs and their handlers have regular mandatory training at a central boot camp and at Rockview. The dog and handler teams work all across the state. “DOC employees are extremely saddened by this tragic event,” read a statement from the department.
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TOTTI, a 2-year-old yellow lab, died after being left in a hot car.
PSU trustees set for contentious leadership election By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — When Penn State’s board of trustees meets Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22, at the university’s Wilkes-Barre campus, it will elect a new chair and vice chair of the board — a vote which already has a near certain outcome but is expected to be a subject of much debate among some trustees. Current vice chairman Ira Lubert is expected to be elected chairman, a move that does not sit well with certain factions. After the unsealing of numerous documents from Penn State’s legal battle with its insurer, Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance, over who is responsible for paying the $93 million in settlements with 32 individuals who held the school responsible for alleged abuse by former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, questions have emerged about how much vetting was done before settling the claims. Lubert was chair of the board’s legal subcommittee, which approved the settlements. An expert report for PMA called the settlements “high and in some cases extremely high.” Attorney Eric Anderson, who specializes in settling abuse cases said, “It ap-
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pears as though Penn State made little effort, if any, to verify the credibility of the claims of the individuals.” Kenneth Feinberg, who served as mediator in the settlements, along with Michael Rozen, said in an op-ed that appears on StateCollege.com that he disputes that assessment. “The university insisted on corroboration for each claim,” Feinberg wrote, adding that some claimants could not provide the necessary corroboration or their demands were too high. Feinberg specifically defends — and praises — Lubert’s role in the process. “Lubert and his colleagues were hard-nosed negotiators with a great deal of business experience in conducting high-risk negotiations,” Feinberg wrote. “The Legal Subcommittee took an active role in reviewing each claim. The subcommittee understood high-stakes negotiation and brought a critical level of sophistication to the process.” He called Penn State’s process “a model of how such a dispute resolution process should work.” After the release of the documents last week, alumnielected trustee Anthony Lubrano said Lubert should face scrutiny after overseeing the settlements. “We plan to have some public conversations,” Lubrano told The Philadelphia Inquirer. “What the alumni want more than anything else is openness, transparency, and it seems as if we haven’t had a good-faith effort to do that.” Another alumni-elected trustee, Barbara Doran, wrote on Facebook, “(T)he board is about to elect a chair and vice chair who were part of the fateful decision-making of 2011 that has ruined our reputation, made life difficult for proud Penn Stare alumni everywhere, and cost us tens of millions of dollars that should have gone to the nearly 50% of Penn State students who are first in their families to go to college and whose finances are generally desperate.” Lubert is a Penn State alumnus and former Nittany Lion wrestler who served on the board from 1997 to 2000 and
2007 to 2013 as a governor’s appointee before returning as a trustee elected by the board to represent business and industry — replacing one-time board chair Karen Peetz, who resigned from the board in January 2015. He is chairman and co-founder of Independence Capital Partners and Lubert Adler Partners LP. Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship, an alumni advocacy group that has sought changes to university governance and endorsed nearly every victorious alumni trustee candidate since 2012, raised another issue — Lubert’s past involvement with Sandusky’s charity for at-risk youth, The Second Mile, which prosecutors at Sandusky’s 2012 trial said he used to find and groom victims. In a letter sent to the trustees, Gov. Tom Wolf, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale and Solicitor General Bruce Castor, PS4RS said that Lubert was on a regional board of directors for the charity and had a track record of “significant donations to The Second Mile.” The letter added that Lubert’s involvement with The Second Mile was a “clear conflict of interest,” in his serving as the chair the subcommittee overseeing settlements. The PS4RS message also notes that questions remain about the knowledge of the charity’s board members and staff about Sandusky’s abuse, and that Castor has assigned investigators to examine the now defunct organization. Penn State, meanwhile, filed a legal claim last week seeking a contribution to the settlements from The Second Mile and its insurers. Given Lubert’s involvement with The Second Mile, PS4RS said, he should be disqualified from becoming chair of Penn State’s board. “Electing a Penn State Board Chairman so closely connected to The Second Mile will certainly NOT move Penn State forward,” the letter stated. “Rather, it will severely set us back and only raise more questions that threaten to even further compromise the integrity of Penn State and its leadership.”
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Center. “This is the first meeting of its sort, and we’re hoping to have two, maybe three more in a series. This is a very important topic that can’t possibly be covered thoroughly in just a couple hours.” Opening remarks are expected by state Sen. Jake Corman, Commissioner Steve Dershem and Judge Pamela Ruest, of the Centre County Court of Common Pleas. The panelist discussion will be moderated by Dr. Stephanie Bradley, managing director of the Penn State EPIS Center. Panelists include: state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff; Gary Tennis, secretary of the state’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; Dr. Kasandra Botti, medical director of emergency medical services at Mount Nittany Medical Center; Sgt. Kelly Aston, of the State College Police Department; Katie Hugo, certified recovery specialist at Crossroads Counseling; and Cathy Arbogast, assistant administrator of Centre County Drug and Alcohol. “The panelists will all bring their own expertise in their particular field, so we’re going to have a good variety of professionals here, promising for some good discussion,” said Lozier. A question and answer session will immediately follow the panel discussion. To attend, call (814) 234-6727 to RSVP.
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Can’t-do Congress breaks for recess Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Congress has once again let partisan paralysis prevent it from passing the fundamental necessary spending bills that keep the government functioning. They did this as their summer vacation approached. The House’s last day was July 14; the Senate finished up Friday. They’ll be back Sept. 6, when the leaves fall on the tennis court. They also hope that voters will fail to recall that in January, the House and Senate Republican leadership, notably Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, pledged to pass the spending bills, no matter what, and the Democrats promised to play fair, too. Both parties seem to have been struck by “senior moments” regarding their pledges and are, instead, playing their usual games. There are a dozen or so of these basic appropriations bills, all stuck, mostly in or because of the Senate. They include the military spending bill; a separate military construction and veterans bill where the parties differ on spending to fight the Zika virus; and the commerce, justice and science bill, stuck over gun control. It seems that neither the slaughter in Orlando, Fla., nor the killings in Baton Rouge, La., and St. Paul, Minn., followed by the slaying of five police officers in Dallas and the subsequent murder of three in Baton Rouge, has made any difference in the congressional response to lobbying by the National Rifle Association and the gun industry, blocking gun measures. The Senate Democrats are blocking the defense appropriations bill because they are afraid that if they pass it, the Republicans, who want it to please their campaign contributors, will cut the amount by which the defense bill exceeds agreed-upon spending limits from money for domestic issues. It seems remarkable that America’s legislators would play these games with vital spending in an election year. If voters see any of these people, at the beach or on the golf course, during their upcoming seven-week vacation, it might be worth reminding them that they are expected to do what they are paid to do — particularly passing appropriations bills — and that what they do or don’t do will be reflected by votes for or against them in November.
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‘Pokémon Go’ or Pokémon no? amount of time that players spend The news has been full of the exper day using the app, according to citement and controversy about the Survey Monkey, is 33 minutes (comnew mobile app called “Pokémon pared to 28 minutes per day for FaceGo.” Given that my last memories of book). That’s right. In fewer than two Pokémon were of my 7-year-old son weeks, “Pokémon Go” has taken over collecting cards and playing some Facebook as the top application. At kind of game with his friend, I figured its peak, the Candy Crush game was I had to find out what this new craze only seeing 20 million daily is all about. users. It turns out that, just like To say that “Pokemon anything in life, there are Go” is the latest craze would some good and bad things be an understatement. that go along with “PokéPeople are having a blast mon Go.” with it. Reports are that colCreated by a company lege campuses, filled with called Niantic, an offshoot those 7-year-olds who are of Google, with Nintendo now college students, are (the originator of Pokémon) being taken over by “Pokéas an investor, the game mon Go” players. Reviews takes players into the world report that the benefits of of what is called augmentthe game are both physied reality. That’s a fancy cal, social and intellectual. term for a program or apThe game gets players off plication that interfaces the their couches, out of their real world with the virtual Patty Kleban, homes and walking around world. their neighborhoods. ConThe game takes the who writes for StateCollege.com, sidering that the nexus for original Nintendo offer- is an instructor “Pokémon Go” started with ing (which evolved into the at Penn State, a decidedly couch-friendly game that my son played mother of three video game that people with cards and coin-like and a community played on their screens, this pieces) into the “real world” volunteer. She is a Penn State alumna is pretty amazing. The game location the player is in. involves strategy and deciIt works like this: You who lives with her sion-making and problemdownload the app on your family in Patton solving skills. The game, reiPhone or Android. You are Township. Her views and opinions portedly, is also facilitating asked to develop your per- do not necessarily sonal avatar after allowing reflect those of Penn socialization as players are walking around, meeting the app to know everything State. up with other players and about you, including your even participating in some location. From there, your friendly competition through teams. avatar is inserted into a cartoonish Of course reading about a guy looking version of Google Maps of who had his face in his hand, walking your location. around looking at his phone screen, As you start walking around, Pokéwho then fell off a cliff suggests there mon cartoon creatures begin showmight be need to be some caution ing up on your screen. You then use when playing. Pokéballs to catch the creatures. The Since the release of the game, idea is to catch as many different there have been a variety of positive creatures as you can. reviews and negative concerns. In The other features of the game addition to complaints about server include Pokéstops and Pokégyms, down time and the battery and data hatching Pokémon eggs and even consumption of playing a game on something with incense — presumour handheld devices, there have ably to lure the Pokémon in — all of been issues that have bubbled out of which are too involved for a player the virtual world and into real life. of my age and limited knowledge to Since special Pokémon or those of understand. higher “value” in the game can be Since its release earlier this found near real-life water or art or month, USA Today is reporting that historical attractions, there have been “Pokémon Go” has more than 21 milcomplaints about people wandering lion average daily users. The average
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through the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. or the 9/11 Memorial searching for Pokémon. It was reported that at least one guy was busted for cheating on his partner when she saw that he had been collecting Pokémon at his ex’s house. One bakery, hopefully in jest, listed pricing for their baked goods dependent on the customer’s “Pokémon Go” team. Then, there was the kid who found a dead body floating in pond while he was searching for Pokémon. And the reports about the man who started shooting at players who had gathered outside of his house. Authorities are reporting car accidents caused not by texting and driving, but by people on their phones searching for Pokémon. And then there are the criminal elements. Within what seemed like hours of the game’s release, people with negative intent were using the fact that people are out and about, searching for cartoon creatures overlaid on their phone maps, to do harm to others. The game was released on July 6. As a leisure and recreation professional, I like the idea of people getting out, getting exercise and exploring their environments as long as we do it with some forethought and some caution. The benefits of mixing technology with real life experience have already been documented with programs like geocaching. I have friends with younger kids who say that this summer, more than others, their kids have been outside more and riding bikes more, just looking for Pokémon. It is apparently a fun activity to do as a family. The app has a feature that allows players to put their phones on a setting that will vibrate when a Pokémon is near so it can be played without the need to keep your nose in your screen. Mixing a trip to a local museum or park with Pokémon might spark interest in those activities for the future — without looking for Pokémon. With each new technological advance and greater interaction with the virtual world, I note how much closer we are getting to the Jetsons, that futuristic cartoon that some of us watched as kids. Handheld devices. Augmented reality. “Pokémon Go.”
Another blow for all of us By the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) A nation desperately in need of healing instead has more lives to grieve after a shooting in Baton Rouge, La., left three law enforcement officers dead and three wounded. Officials identified the shooter as an African-American Iraq war veteran from Kansas City, Mo. While some details remain sketchy, this much was certain: 12 people have died in high-profile shootings in the U.S. in the past two weeks, including eight law enforcement officers, and racial tensions are worsening. The first of the 12 deaths came on July 5 when Baton Rouge police shot Alton Sterling, a black man who was selling CDs outside a convenience store. Just a day later, Philando Castile, a black school cafeteria worker in St. Paul, Minn., was killed by police during a traffic stop. The fear that police would be targeted in revenge attacks became a heartbreaking reality on July 7, when five
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Juvenile arthritis causes, symptoms differ from adults’ BARBARA OSTROV
Most people think of arthritis as a problem for older adults, when decades of wear and tear cause joint pain. However, more than 300,000 children in the U.S. also have arthritis, making it more common than cerebral palsy. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune or inflammatory condition that results in some of the same joint sympDr. Barbara toms that adults with Ostrov is boardrheumatoid arthricertified in both tis suffer. It occurs in pediatric and adult children under age 16. rheumatology. With proper modern She practices with medical care, most Penn State Medical children with JIA lead Group. full active lives. In some cases, a child’s arthritis can even go into long-term remission, with no symptoms and no ongoing medication needed. However, because juvenile arthritis can damage a child’s joints, management by a rheumatology team is important. An overactive immune system causes JIA, resulting in inflammation of the lining of a joint or joints called the synovium; this inflammation is termed synovitis. The
trigger that sets off the overactivity of the immune system is not known. JIA is not directly inherited, but some families carry a risk of developing autoimmune diseases. A child’s arthritis symptoms can vary. A toddler might not want to walk in the morning, but then could be happily running around by afternoon. A parent might first notice a swollen knee or a limp in a younger child who otherwise is well. Often, young children experience no pain with their arthritis. Unlike pain associated with an injury or overuse, arthritic pain in children may appear in multiple different joints of the body at the same time. Fever unaccompanied by typical flu or cold symptoms is another clue for some types of juvenile arthritis. Because no single test can confirm a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis, it’s important to schedule a complete exam and medical history with a physician who is knowledgeable about JIA. Symptoms and treatments vary considerably, depending on the type of arthritis involved. JIA can take on several forms: ■ Oligoarticular arthritis involves four or fewer joints, usually large joints such as the knee. ■ Enthesopathy associated arthritis involves the points at which tendons and ligaments attach to bones, rather than the joints themselves, and often involves the spine. ■ Polyarticular arthritis looks the most
Yeager wins health care award STATE COLLEGE — Dennis Yeager, environmental services director at Juniper Village at Brookline, has been chosen by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association for its Employee of the Year award. The award will be presented to Yeager at the PHCA luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 27. “I am thrilled that Denny is being recognized for his outstanding work,” said DENNIS YEAGER Anne Campbell, executive director of Juniper Village. “Over the last 25 years, he has delivered the highest level of service
to hundreds of residents, family members and colleagues. Through his positive attitude and warm personality, Denny eases the transition for those entering our senior living community. He is a trusted problem solver, helpful handyman and all around fun guy. “Denny exemplifies our values by nurturing the spirit of life in each individual he touches.” PHCA has served as Pennsylvania’s premier long-term and post-acute care association for 65 years. One of its most timehonored traditions is the annual awards program, where individual long-term and post-acute staff are recognized for going the extra mile to ensure that residents and patients are receiving outstanding care.
Fundraiser scheduled for July 23 ALTOONA — Tickets now are on sale for the 200 Club, which benefits Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. The event will be held from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 23, at the Swiss Club of Altoona, 1219 Harrison Ave. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, beverages and entertainment for two guests.
The funds raised by the event will help to provide pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Paula Salyards at (814) 3274258.
like adult rheumatoid arthritis, with multiple swollen joints. ■ Psoriatic arthritis is related to the common skin condition psoriasis. Children often show arthritic symptoms for five to 10 years before the psoriasis rash appears. ■ Systemic juvenile arthritis often presents with fever and a rash in addition to joint pain and inflammation. System-wide inflammation can involve the liver and the clotting system. In about half these children, symptoms disappear within a year and never return. In the other children, long-lasting arthritis must be managed by the child’s rheumatology team. Some children who have juvenile arthritis can have hidden or silent inflammation in their eyes, called uveitis or iritis, which can cause permanent vision loss if not caught early and treated. To a parent, the child’s eyes will appear normal, so it’s important to have an examination by an ophthalmologist to detect inflammation related to JIA before it can damage the patient’s vision. Treatment for juvenile arthritis has advanced tremendously, from just aspirin and steroids in the 1960s to an entire toolbox of medications and innovative approaches that relieve symptoms and prevent damage for many patients. Today’s therapies include: ■ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
New versions block inflammation with potentially fewer side effects. ■ Disease-modifying drugs One of the most commonly used is methotrexate, which can treat eye inflammation as well as inflammation in the joints and sometimes throughout the system. ■ Biologics These therapies are designed to mimic our naturally occurring immune system molecule blockers and hence control inflammation. ■ Joint injections Steroid injections into affected joints can produce remission for up to two years and help limbs to grow normally as a child with JIA gets older. As research continues into juvenile arthritis and JIA treatments, more and better therapies will become available for children with arthritis. The goal of all treatments is to relieve inflammation, control pain and improve the child’s quality of life. About three-quarters of children with JIA will need to be managed by a rheumatologist into adulthood, yet almost all have healthy outcomes. Learning a child has juvenile arthritis can be scary sometimes. However, most patients are essentially healthy children who happen to have manageable arthritis. Kids with JIA enjoy their childhood much the same as their peers do.
Mount Nittany awarded advanced certification STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Medical Center has received the Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for Inpatient Diabetes Care for the second time. The medical center is among 1 percent of hospitals in the country with this certification, signifying that the diabetes services provided within the organization possess the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving patient outcomes. Mount Nittany underwent a rigorous on-site review earlier this year when a Joint Commission expert reviewer evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the certification program, as well as inpatient diabetes care-specific standards, clinical practice guidelines and performance measures. The inpatient diabetes certification program is based on the American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Recommendations.
“With a mission of making people healthier, our entire organization benefits from Mount Nittany Medical Center’s excellent inpatient diabetes care,” said Dr. Jan Ulbrecht, medical director of Mount Nittany Health Diabetes Network. “Achieving Joint Commission advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care also is another major step toward our goal of diagnosing, treating, managing and, ideally, combating diabetes across our region.” Mount Nittany Health is committed to providing a full spectrum of diabetes services to the community. The diabetes team doesn’t just treat the medical aspects of the disease; their experts work to educate the community about how to prevent diabetes through nutrition and exercise, how to best manage all facets of the disease, how to reduce the risk of complications and how to live a long, full life with minimal restrictions from diabetes.
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Office of Rural Health launches oral health initiative The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the DentaQuest Institute, has initiated a project that will increase access to oral health care in rural areas of the state through the integration of oral health and primary care services at rural health clinics in Pennsylvania. The Medical Oral Expanded Care Collaborative addresses the oral health disparities that exist in rural areas. Through training primary care providers on oral health competencies and developing a strong referral network of local dental providers, MORE Care fosters a collaborative environment to address at-risk populations identified by the program’s rural health partners. The initiative began in South Carolina, and Pennsylvania and Colorado are participating in the second phase pilot of the project administered through state offices of rural health.
“The MORE Care Collaborative demonstrates the opportunities of true partnership across health care lines to reach those facing barriers in accessing oral care,” said Sean Boynes, doctor of dental medicine and director of interprofessional practice at the DentaQuest Institute. “We are excited to work with the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health to empower local providers through training and networking building, all with the goal of bringing oral health services to rural residents and improving the oral health of all.” As the nonprofit educational arm of DentaQuest, the DentaQuest Institute is dedicated to promoting optimal oral health through efficient, effective and high-quality care. Through its work to align clinical practice with evidence-based research, the institute is helping oral health professionals
find new ways to partner with patients to prevent and manage oral diseases. PORH formed in 1991 as a joint partnership between the federal government, the state and Penn State. It is one of 50 state offices of rural health and is charged with being a source of coordination, technical assistance and networking; partnership development; and assistance in the recruitment and retention of health care providers. PORH provides expertise in the areas of rural health, agricultural health and safety, and community and economic development. PORH’s administration is housed in the Department of Health Policy and Administration in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State. “Integrating oral health into rural primary care practices will allow access to oral health interventions to those without
an existing dental home. This program will improve not only the oral health, but the overall health of rural Pennsylvanians,” said Kelly Braun, dental systems delivery coordinator at PORH. “This is an important project that will bring much-needed oral health care services to rural areas of the state,” added Lisa Davis, director of PORH and outreach associate professor of HPA at Penn State. “We are thrilled to be selected as one of the states that will implement the phase two pilot of this project and look forward to working with the DentaQuest Institute on achieving our mutual goals of increasing the overall health of rural residents.” For more information on the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, visit porh.psu. edu. For more information on the DentaQuest Institute, visit dentaquestinstitute. org.
Know when to see a specialist for kidney health concerns KEVIN ROE
Nephrology is the branch of medical science that deals with the kidneys. This includes normal function, as well as abnormalities, including disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance, high blood pressure, kidney and bladder stones, kidney infections, kidney failure, kidney cysts and cancers of the kidney, bladder and urethra. A nephrologist is a Kevin Roe is physician trained in a doctor of either internal mediosteopathic cine or pediatrics who medicine in has completed addinephrology for the tional training in neMount Nittany phrology. Physician Group. This training includes diagnosis and management of kidney disorders, as well as kidney replace-
ment therapies, such as dialysis and kidney transplant. Eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising regularly are two of the best ways to maintain kidney health. The benefits of regular follow up with a health care provider should also be stressed. Identifying kidney disease early, before there has been significant loss of kidney function, allows for optimal management. This includes assessment and modification of risk factors for developing kidney disease, as well as appropriate use of screening blood and urine tests to detect abnormal kidney function. Most chronic kidney disease in the United States results from diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. Obesity is also a significant risk factor for kidney disease. Cigarette smoking is another. Identifying risk factors such as these is the first step to adopting appropriate changes. A diet that is too high in salt can be a risk factor for high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones and other health conditions. A general guideline is
to keep dietary sodium intake to less than 2,500 milligrams per day. Inappropriate or excessive use of certain medications can also have a negative effect on kidney function. This risk can even be associated with over-the-counter medications or nutritional and herbal supplements. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) or celecoxib (Celebrex) can be associated with adverse effects on kidney function. It is important to use medications only as recommended and to discuss the use of all medications or supplements with your physician. If you find that you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may want to talk to your primary care provider about scheduling a visit with a nephrologist: ■ Worsening kidney function noted on blood work or evidenced by protein in the urine ■ Fluid retention and swelling (edema) ■ Increasing or difficult to manage blood pressure
■ Foamy urine ■ Blood in your urine ■ Strong family history of kidney disease Blood and urine tests are an important part of evaluating kidney health. At your first visit, the nephrologist may also want an ultrasound or CT scan to look at the anatomy of the kidneys. He or she will likely want to discuss your complete medical history, family and social history. The kidneys share a close working relationship with all other organ systems and need to be assessed in context. A nephrologist will review all medications and supplements and likely take special interest in your diet. Working together with you and your primary care provider, a specialist can address your specific issues and work toward the best individualized care plan for you. To learn more about kidney health or nephrology services at Mount Nittany Physician Group, visit www.mountnittany. org/nephrology or call (814) 689-3140.
Waddington hired by Mount Nittany Pink Zone funds medical center’s breast health navigator STATE COLLEGE — The Pennsylvania Pink Zone recently presented a check for $87,500 to the Mount Nittany Health Foundation to support the medical center’s breast health navigator position. Registered nurse Angelique Cygan has been in this role since January 2014 and is responsible for removing barriers to care, as well as ensuring timely access, treatment and follow-up for patients dealing with breast cancer. “When something is stopping a patient from getting the treatment/information they need, it is my job to find a way around that barrier,” said Cygan. “My role as a navigator puts me in a rewarding position to collaborate with the medical team and the community as we connect patients with available resources. “Navigation assures patients that we
will clear a path to diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, they will not travel that path alone.” The Pink Zone, now in its 11th year, raises funds year round. It’s best known event is the Penn State Lady Lion’s annual Pink Zone Basketball Game. Funds from Pink Zone events are distributed to local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research. Mount Nittany Medical Center continues to be the lead beneficiary, with other recipients including the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.pennsylvaniapinkzone. org.
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Dr. Thomas Waddington to Mount Nittany Physician Group Pulmonary Medicine. “My medical philosophy is to both explain and educate,” said Waddington. “If I can accomplish those two goals, it helps to build the foundation for a trusting relationship with my patients.” Waddington received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and did his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center, located in Seattle. Prior to joining Mount Nittany Physician Group, he practiced at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Department of Medicine and Neurology. “I am excited to become a part of the Mount Nittany Health community,” said Waddington. “I look forward to joining a great team and continuing to build upon the quality services available to lung THOMAS cancer patients in the WADDINGTON community.” Waddington will join the pulmonary medicine practice at Mount Nittany Health-Boalsburg.
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D.C. schools request return of new PSU program UNIVERSITY PARK — The inaugural D.C. Social Justice Fellowship — a new course that provides Penn State students with the skill set necessary for leadership in educational equity and social justice — proved a success and prompted a request for a repeat performance for next year by officials at Georgetown University and the District of Columbia Public Schools. Course developer Efrain Marimon, an instructor of education in curriculum and instruction, and Ashley Patterson, an assistant professor in language, culture and society, led 13 students through the course during the spring semester, while the duration of the two-week “Maymester” was spent at Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C. The coursework provided civic leadership pedagogical training that examined issues of inequity affecting marginalized communities and modeled the development of varied, engaging curriculum materials in preparation for a social justice teaching experience. It infused diversity issues, topics and perspectives to enable undergraduate students to work with diverse, underserved communities in the District of Columbia. “The response to the program by teachers, students and administrators was overwhelmingly positive, prompting an invitation to return again next year by both Georgetown and D.C. Public Schools,’’ Marimon said. “Through a community-embedded experience, students learn to thrive as leaders in multicultural settings that integrate theory, service, leadership, research and community engagement,’’ he said. “Another primary interest of this project is to establish a program that yields educationand community-based leadership with a commitment to social justice. “Through academic discourse, action research, workshops, mentor conferences and stakeholder meetings, students learn to critically examine issues in education, law, policy and social structures toward the goal of formulating cooperative solutions.’’ Patterson said students overwhelmingly described the course as a formative, life-changing experience. They called it a
“unique classroom experience that challenged them to confront biases, think critically, analyze different sides of an argument and embrace diversity and growing pains,’’ she said. The course design, Patterson said, facilitates rich opportunities for research on civically engaged pedagogical training in university settings and youth activism education. She added that the effectiveness of the course’s pedagogical approach could revolutionize the way educators around the country employ participatory pedagogies in secondary and postsecondary institutions. When the students interacted with the youth in the District of Columbia high schools, the focus was on the intersection of social justice identities, institutional inequities and how to move toward a more just society. Students were divided into five groups, each focusing on an issue ranging from race, gender/sexuality, socio-economic status, ability and criminal justice, and those five groups intersected among each other. Students not only looked at both historical and contemporary influences, but they also examined how personal and societal decisions are made based upon actual and perceived identities. They guided the high school students to unpack their own privileges and biases and identify how privilege and bias have helped shape laws and policies. High school students were also challenged to brainstorm solutions that help effectuate micro- and macro-level change. Penn State students used discoverybased, democratic learning to hook their D.C. high school students and create a space that welcomed ideas, thought and critical reflection, according to Marimon. “Students were drawn into the lesson by an approach that allows high school students’ lived experiences to serve as the catalyst for learning,’’ he said. “Rather than leading with the content, the Penn State students allowed the content to emerge through cleverly designed simulations and activities.’’ One such activity, Marimon said, was students playing the role of members of society re-entering society after incarceration.
Schroeder graduates from NYU NEW YORK — Lauren N. Schroeder, a State College High School alumna, recently graduated magna cum laude from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. She received a bachelor of science degree in communications. As a student leader, Schroeder served for four years as an NYU undergraduate admissions ambassador and as a community development supervisor for two years. She also served as a freshman resident assistant and received the Exceptional Leadership Achievement Award both her junior and senior years. Schroeder spent one semester studying abroad at NYU’s campus in Paris, and two semesters as an intern for Initiative World-
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION students participated in a social justice course in Washington, D.C., during the two-week “Maymester.” course requirements. And Marimon said students continued discussions beyond the classroom and lesson plans. “Students called their own meetings to meet among themselves (all program participants) to continue the discussion examining the relationships between systems, identities and their role as social justice advocates,’’ he said. The fellowship was funded in large part by a grant from the Equal Opportunity Planning Committee and the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Office of Multicultural Programs. Next year, the fellowship will receive additional funding from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence.
“Built into the simulation were controversial, but important, factors that led to outcomes that support statistics (correlation between recidivism rates and persons of color),’’ Marimon said. “After high school students encountered institutional barriers, the Penn State student teachers skillfully tease out substantive issues in society and policies to help students to propose policy solutions (suggested laws or community initiatives) that addressed the challenges they encountered.’’ Patterson noted that the Penn State students were able to draw from their teaching experiences, learning forum discussions with civic leaders or stakeholder meetings, all of which were part of their
BEA wins Centre County Envirothon WINGATE — The 2016 Bald Eagle Area Envirothon team took first place at the Centre County Envirothon. This is the 17th consecutive year that a BEA team has won the Centre County event, which is held at Bald Eagle State Park. During the Envirothon’s 32 years, a BEA team has taken home a first-place trophy 26 times. The BEA team advanced to the Pennsylvania State Envirothon, held at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove and Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg May 24 and May 25. Jade Thompson and Jacy Clark are the team’s coaches.
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Penns Valley High announces honor roll students SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley Area Junior-Senior High School honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period was recently announced by secondary principal Dustin Dalton. Grade averages from 80 to 89.999 qualify for regular honor roll; averages from 90 to 100 make up the distinguished honor roll.
GRADE 7 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Sierra Addleman, Jordan Anderson, John Aston III, Kylie Auman, Wyatt Auman Nicholas Bair, Dylan Booher, Aidan Brinker, Lacey Bruss, Kendra Bumgardner, Anna Butler, Jadyn Butler Kayleyna Colpetzer, Brendan Colwell, Hailey Coursen, Justin Darlington, Felecha Dashem, Zachary Dodson, Erica Ebeling, Maxwell Feidler, Marielle Gretok, Alex Hammer, Zachary Heckman, Emily Heltman Lucas Homan, Jonathan Houser, Kristen Houser, Kelsey Hull, Lane Isenberg, Michael Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Logan Jones, Daniel Kelly, Anna Korman, Sydney Kubalak, Mason Lieb Maria Lovallo, Levi Lowe, Richard Markle, Katherine Martell, Connor Martz, Alaina McCloskey, Madison McCool, Victoria Meyer, Karenza Musser, Caleb Narber, Genalynn Nicholas, Allison O’Brien Lucas Racette, Gage Ripka, Stephen Ripka, Brianna Rudolph, Colton Sands, Madelin Sasserman, Benjamin Sharer, Nash Shawver, Evan Smiles, Ella Smith, Thaddaeus Smith, Marshall Stoner Morgan Stover, Keara Tice, Annabelle Wayland, Henry White, Raines Whitehill, Tara Whitman, Colton Winkelblech, Cydnee Witter, Cheyanne Wolfe, Dristen Wolfe, Hayley Wolfe, Lance Yearick Alicia Yoder, Owen Zehr and Skylar Zettle.
HONOR ROLL
Seth Baney, Logan Belko, Courtney Brown, Kylee Clark, Maleah Crader, Collin Emel, Landon Poorman, Harrison Reish, Nickolas Schleiden, Steven Veres III, Skye Wheland and Danae Wolfhope.
GRADE 8 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Chloe Bidelspach, Lydia Boeckel, Grace Bressler, Lydia Collison, Hannah Denger, Audrey Duck, John Dunkelberger IV, Eryn Dutrow, Noah Evans, Austin Fisher, Lydia Franklin, Abigail Gerhart Sophia Gerhart, Hailey Harpster, Ben-
jamin Hawkins, Dylan Homan, Melanie Hosterman, Brennan Hyde, Shawn Kester, Sofia Klena, Rebeccah Kline, Brianna Knaub, Logan Lamey, Lillee Martin Hannah Montminy, Aana Niedermyer, Erin Niewinski, Caroline Powell, Erica Randolph, Morgan Rishel, Harley Rote, Morgan Smith, Elizabeth Stamm, Olivia Swartz, William Tatcher, Hope Titus, Aaron Tobias Cassondra Ulmanic, Destiny Vanada, Shelby Weaver, Kennedy Welshans and Abigail Zajaczkowski.
HONOR ROLL
Julia Barber, Hailey Barto, Alyssa Brown, Ryleigh Cain, Jason Carbonara Jr., Mikaylah Elcock, Dustin Fetzer, Nicholas Fisher, Alexzander Fulare, Marina Good, Jonis Haines, Karoline Kertis Samuel Martin, Samuel Moodler, Brittany Royer, Clayton Royer, Zachary Royer, Logan Smith, Logan Snyder, Kathryn Stitzer, Kaylah Thompson, Ryah Thompson and Cullen Vanada.
GRADE 9 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Jordan Andrus, Madison Bair, Alexander Boeckel, Alexis Brungart, Emma Butler, Caroline Collison, Quentin Confer, Olia Corman, Isabella Culver, Jesse Darlington III, Hannah Dees, Amanda DeGarmo Ian Dodson, Maximillian Engle, Lauren Fox, Jessica Garbrick, Briana Hawkins, Olivia Hodgson, Ryan Johnson, Aubrey Kelley, Olivia Krum, Paige Kubalak, Zachary Limbaugh, Hannah Martin Caden Martz, Sophia McQuaide, Abigail Meyer, Emma Narber, Sierra Orndorf, Branston Peese, Katherine Schafer, Grace Shawver, Baylor Shunk, Karly Smith, Alyssa Snook, Isaac Spotts Marissa Stecko, Dylan Treaster, Clayton Upcraft, Nathaniel Warren, Gabriel Wert, Tinesha Wolford and Lillian Woodring.
HONOR ROLL
Paige Auker, Desiree Bilby, Michael Bloom, Jetta Bobb, Cole Breon, Dillon Covalt, Jade Cruz, Dalton Derugen, Carter Felker, Austin Fetzer, Zachary Floray, Caleigh Grenoble Danae Hurd, Morgan Hurd, Rebecca Jefferies, Marissa Loner, Kalysta Long, Torri Musser, McKenzie Neese, Isabella Racette, Calvin Russell, Chloe Sasserman, Cameron Shaffer, Cody Shreckengast Michael Statham, Devan Stoner, Bethany Tice, Katelynne Tischler, Everett Van
Heyst, Renee Verbanec, Karlie Wasson, Quinn Wayland, Breonna Weaver, Marshal Wertz, Elazarus Wheland Lukas Winkelblech, Greyson Wolfe and Wendy Yeater.
GRADE 10 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Ziantha Baughman, Alyssa Boob, Colton Breon, Justine Bressler, Dayna Brown, Christopher Colwell, Daniel Connolly, Saige Corl, Alexa Culver, Levi Deitz, Millena Dorman, Aliyah Fetterolf, Rachel Fuller Maddison Fye, Emma George, Nicholas Getz, Nathaniel Gillespie, Samuel Goodwin, Samuel Gray, Ashley Griffith, Lydia Hankison, Emma Heckman, Grace Hockenberry, Jacob Hockenberry, Alexander Homan Taylor Homan, David Hornak, Payton Ilgen, Jared Kines, Nicholas Kubalak, Samuel Kupp, Emma Lachat, Harlee Laird, Kassee Laird, Rachel Lieb, Larissa Long, Lauren Long Melina Lucas, Jessica Martin, Anna McFeely, Nicole McNew, Abigail Miller, Brianna Miller, Brianna Morgan, Carl Mundt, Sadie Niedermyer, Morgan Noll, Katrina Orndorf, Holly Pinamonti Sydney Riegel, Blaine Ripka, Brittany Rose, Hunter Rossman, Justin Sands, Ashlie Sible, Jessye Smith, Ariel Sweeley, Matthew Tobias, Olivia VanAmburgh, Ashley Wagner, Payton Walker Erin Wheeland, Cheyanne Wheland and Keira Whitman.
HONOR ROLL
Bryce Done, Cheyenne Ebeling, Brent Fegley, Mya Good, Trent Heckman, Peyton Homan, Morgan Kerstetter, Benjamin Leitzel, Jeremiah Manning, Abigail Martin, Sean McGowan, Jarek Miller, Caitlyn Morgan Kassidy Powell, Lane Redin, Charles Romig, Austin Rote, Joseph Steffen, Terrill Treaster, Trinity Witmer and Hunter Zimmerman.
GRADE 11 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Christine Addis, Nathan Auman, Laurel Baughman, Kourtney Beamesderfer, Payton Bell, Thomas Bierly, Karleeann Bowes, Timothy Breon, Grace Bussard, Stephanie Clouser, Olivia Corman, Alyssa Denger Conner Dix, Joy Done, Makayla Dreibelbis, Martha Dunkelberger, Abigail DuVall, Alexis Feidler, Aubrey Feinour, Garrett
Fleck, Trevor Fleck, Stephen Gover, Katherine Haines, Taylor Hettinger Alicia Houser, Maci Ilgen, Paige Kerstetter, David Krum, Emalee Kubalak, Ayva Kunes, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks, Owen McFeely, Alexis Mendez, Paige Myers, Isabella Planchart, Derek Rishel Lucas Sharer, Hayden Smith, Virginia Stattel, Kenneth Stoliker, Cassidy Stover, Abigail Thom, Andrew Tobias, Daniela Ventura, Michaela Wallingford, Celena Ward, Devon Wasson, Colton Wenrick Rachel Wert, Jaclyn Wertz, Hailee Wingard, McKinley Yarrington and Allison Zerby.
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Ryan Barber, Journee Bathurst, Jared Bressler, Ira Brown IV, Keith Butts, Maxton Case, Joshua Cole, Minmay Duplanty, Brett Hammer, Cole Hess, Harley Hess, Hunter Homan Jared Hurd, Brock Johnstonbaugh, Ryan Kensinger, Luke Klinger, Ariana Krammes, Mark Leiby, Ryan Long, Howard Lowe, Mikenna Lyons, Joshua Martin, Tanner McCool, Victoria Rockey, Taran Rowles Mikaela Royer, Christian Rudolph, Ivie Russell, Patrick Slavinsky, Logan Smith, Hannah Spotts, Dillon Steiger, Braden Stodart, Kelsey Sweitzer, Makayla Tice, Bennett Vanlandingham, Kyndra Weaver Brenton Weyant, Jolene Wilt and Matthew Wolfe.
GRADE 12 DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL
Benjamin Alexander, Raven Althouse, Destiny Andrus, Emily Batdorf, Tara Besecker, Michael Bowersox, Allen Cain, Margaret Dunkelberger, Ermal Fazliu, Keith Griffith, Megan Grove, Kody Grubb Dylan Homan, Caitlyn Lundy, Olivia Meyer, Jonathan Montresor, Naomi OlsenZelman, Natalie Pisano, Karli Ripka, Taylor Shook, Darian Stapleton, Gabrielle Witmer, Corbin Woodring, Malarie Yoder and Layne Zettle.
HONOR ROLL
Kendall Bartley, Benjamin Bienert, Isaac Bierly, Tyler Boob, Owen Carper, Chase Collison, Katarina Covalt, Kristiana Dobell, Alicia Dutrow, Daniel Guisewite Jr., Valerie Hosterman, Logan Johnson Scott Kline Jr., Jeffrey Luse, Olivia Miller, Wyatt Moore, Christopher Pearce, Jacob Rearick, Daytona Ronk, Jeremy Shawley, Curtis Swartz, Ezekiel Warren, Walter White, Brandon Witmer and Isaac Zettle.
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Book focuses on rides company founder By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
MILLHEIM — Ralph Gray, a retired math teacher turned author from Millheim, has released his newest book, “The Wizard of Centre Hall: The Life and Times of Vernon H. Garbrick.” The book chronicles the history of Garbrick and his family, who manufactured amusement rides in their Centre Hall factory for more than 40 years. It is filled with anecdotes and vintage photos culled from the Garbrick family. Gray said writing the book was suggested to him by Garbrick’s daughter, Shirley Dann, after she presented a program of Garbrick’s corporate history at one of the museum’s history dinners. Vernon, Lewis and Lester Garbrick were brothers known for their mechanical ingenuity long before going into the amusement ride business. In 1921, Lewis and Lester built a snowmobile that was powered aircraft-style by a high-mounted engine in the rear with a hand-carved, 5-foot-long propeller. In 1925, Lester designed and built his own airplane, a 28-foot wingspan biplane named “The Lark,” and often flew it across the valley, courting his future wife, Edna Cummings. The plane was still seen flying as late as 1968. Vernon operated a welding shop in Centre Hall in the 1930s. During World War II, his company earned a contract from the New Holland Machine Company to manufacture sawbucks, cement mixers and farm wagons. After the war, Vernon went into the carnival ride business with an airplane ride he built, which featured four child-sized, two-seat open cockpit planes which traveled in circles, tethered to a central pylon. The ride was a suc-
cess on the carnival circuit and inspired the Garbricks to build more complicated rides. Vernon Garbrick’s most innovative design was the folding Ferris wheel, which was inspired by the design of portable well drilling rigs. In 1960, he obtained a patent on the design, which made setup and tear-down of the rides much easier and quicker, and safer, than previous groundmounted designs. The 55-feet-high wheel, with 16 seats, could be set up in less than one hour by just three workers, none of whom had to do any risky climbing on the structure. The engine which powered the ride also served as a hoist to erect the two 28-feet-high main support towers for the wheel. The wheel’s spokes were unfolded as the wheel was slowly rotated by the engine, and seats were attached at ground level. It was an ingenious design which revolutionized the amusement ride business. “He sold those Ferris wheels for $20,000 each,” said Gray. “That was a lot of money back then.” Vernon Garbrick held a total of 18 patents related to the Garbrick designs. He passed away in 1987 at the age of 79. Garbrick rides have been sold all over America and worldwide over several decades, and have become a staple of fairs and carnivals throughout Pennsylvania. The rides made their first Grange Fair appearance in 1955, and are still operated there each year, delighting third and fourth generations of fairgoers. Liability concerns forced the Garbricks to stop manufacturing rides in the 1980s. Since then, the company has subsisted by repairing and maintaining the rides they sold in previous years. The employees travel extensively around the country to maintain their rides, and they often fabricate replacement parts for them.
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RALPH GRAY holds his newest book, “The Wizard of Centre Hall: The Life and Times of Vernon H. Garbrick.”
Gray’s book is available online for $12, but will be sold at the 2016 Grange Fair for $10 at the Penns Valley Historical Museum booth in Building 12, with all proceeds going to the museum.
Grange Fairgrounds set to host fifth Organic FarmFest By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — The fifth annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest will be held on the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30. The event is sponsored by Pennsylvania Certified Organics, based in Spring Mills, which certifies organic farms. The festival is a community-building event that celebrates organic farming and sustainable agriculture. In 2015, the festival drew more than 4,800 attendees, and organizers expect that number to increase this year. FarmFest features indoor displays by numerous organizations and companies oriented toward organic farming, foods and sustainable agriculture. It also features a variety of activities, including live music, education tracks and organic farm and craft vendors. Families can enjoy kids’ activities in the Family Arena, including a chance to get up close and personal with animals at the Ashburn’s Animals Petting Zoo. Vendors include those selling homegrown products, homemade crafts and products that support sustainable living, as well as community organizations. A benefit auc-
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St. Paul’s United Methodist welcomes new pastor By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Greg Milinovich has joined St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 250 E. College Ave. in State College, as its new pastor. Milinovich is already busy with the care of his new flock, as well as the life changes involving him, his wife, Shannon, and sons, Jackson, Caedmon and Quinton. Shannon Milinovich has her own graphic design business, so she is busy combining that with being a pastor’s wife and raising kids. The Milinoviches are coming from Sunbury, where he was the pastor at Catawissa Avenue United Methodist Church for six years. He explained that he helped the church there through a time of grieving and brought a message of hope and new vision. His experiences are varied and global. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Grove City College, and his master’s in divinity from Drew Theological School. He has lived in five states, traveled to eight countries and served in three different pastoral appointments as an associate. He has worked with small churches and with one with more than 1,200 members. Beyond the local church, Milinovich is co-director of a local pastors’ licensing school, is secretary of the Lewisburg District Committee on Ministry and serves on the Conference Council of Finance and Administration. In “The Messenger,” the publication of St. Paul’s UMC, Milinovich said, “Everything is new and different and it
can be overwhelming at times. But as we have been preparing for this move, packing boxes and pulling up roots, we have been reminded several times of the amazing truth of our faith that God remains absolutely steadfast in the midst of change. As our children face new beginnings in new schools with new classmates, and as Shannon and I imagine learning hundreds of new names and new expectations, we have a tremendous sense of peace, because we know that God is the God of new things.” In his letter to the congregation, Milinovich quoted Isaiah 43:19, where God says, “See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not see it?” The pastor is up for the challenge of a new congregation and appreciates the outreach by the church’s members. “I know God is doing a new thing. I feel it in the hospitality shown my family and me by the numerous invitations, cards and offers of help. We felt welcomed before we even moved.” Milinovich is a sports fan, an amateur artist and a music enthusiast — to which anyone in Centre County could agree, this is the right place for all of those interests. “I am excited to be living here and eager to experience all this community has to offer,” he said. He has plans, for now, to listen to the congregation and get to know them, their needs and how they function. After that, he may have a better idea of ways to initiate new vitality in the church. On Thursday, Sept. 1, Milinovich will be joined by Becky McGee, who will be St. Paul’s new associate pastor. She will fulfill a chaplain residency program at Penn State Hershey Medical Center until then.
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The Avid Gardener: Creating childhood memories “There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” — Elizabeth Lawrence
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I often wish now that I had been raised in a family that treasured the growing of things. We didn’t have the space or the opportunities to grow vegetables, fruit trees or flowers when I was young. I think it would have taught me how to appreciate more things in life. My sole gardening memories consist of my mother’s talk Avid gardener of her selling flowers Lora Gauss lives in at the gritty city cemPhilipsburg. Email her at community@ etery near where she centrecountygazette. grew up and the sweet fragrance of a tiny escom. tablished patch of lilyof-the-valley growing beneath our back steps. I remember spending time with my friend Christine, making grass whistles or catching fireflies in Mason jars. I lived on a city block of brick twins with postage stamp yards. There was not much time given to reflect on nature. And yet, even those few faint impressions call to mind a time when the world was green and full of wonder. I didn’t begin to garden in earnest until much later, after I retired actually, and I feel very happy and fortunate that I finally did. I hope to do so much better with my own grandchildren. They are still so young, but there’s opportunity, potential and untapped curiosity in Max and Molly.
Initially, perhaps when they are toddlers, I can take them into the garden to see what is happening. Are the chipmunks chasing each other again into their grass tunnels? Is the red cardinal at the feeder making its distinctive call? Is a honey bee buzzing on that catmint? Are there places in the garden where it’s safe to walk to avoid squashing growing things? In time, it might be good to let them do some safe exploration on their own. I could supply things for them to dig, water and plant, as well as opportunities to play with toys like push lawnmowers and dump trucks outside. I’ll have tools their size and a child-size watering can they can use to help water and learn that all plants need sunlight and water to thrive. Later on, when they are a little older, they will hopefully come to understand that their fruits, vegetables and flowers do not come from bins in the supermarket, but from farms where they are nurtured by growers who work the land in all sorts of conditions. The best way to do that might be firsthand experience — maybe have them help to plan, plant and maintain their own small plots of vegetables, built for function rather than for beauty. They could have tasks to perform, to harvest and eat what they’ve planted as they see it mature from seed to table. I will hope they realize that sometimes pests or disease interfere, and not everything lives in the garden world no matter what. Patience is often more important than quick fixes in so many ways. I’ll also like them to be comfortable with dust, mud, soil and water. This can always be self-satisfying, no matter how old they become, even as old as Grammy. They will get to know that bugs and crawly critters are natural and cool. Things like worms, caterpillars, slugs, spiders and the other millions of insects are all part of the wide world and should foster amaze-
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EXPERIENCING GARDENS with children is both rewarding and fun. ment and curiosity, rather than repulsion. We’ll do lots of observations of insects. One of the neatest things we could have is an explorer’s kit they could use for garden adventures. In it, they could have things like: ■ A magnifying glass for viewing hidden wonders ■ A notebook to draw or write down observations and descriptions of the garden ■ A sheet of Plexiglas on which to place and observe critters ■ A canning jar with a ring lid and piece of screening to catch, observe and release insects ■ A measuring tape ■ A camera or even a device to record video
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■ A flashlight for nighttime exploring As they grow, these two might want to have other kinds of fun in the garden. They could make theme gardens like ones that grow the ingredients of pizza (tomatoes, basil, oregano, rosemary and more) or a moon garden with flowers like evening primrose, four-o-clocks, white alyssum, white petunias and moon flowers. That way they can see where beings like bats, toads and fireflies make themselves known. The fun ideas are limitless. In the end, my fondest hope is that Molly and Max will better appreciate the world in which they are a part and someday celebrate garden experiences with their own families.
‘Wings in the Park’ celebrates butterflies, bees and blossoms STATE COLLEGE — The Snetsinger Butterfly Garden’s annual celebration of “Wings in the Park” will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in State College’s Tom Tudek Memorial Park. “Wings in the Park,” a celebration of butterflies, bees and blossoms, is a free familyfriendly opportunity to educate people of all ages about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystems and everyday lives. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, with a monarch butterfly release scheduled to celebrate the life of “Butterfly Bob” Snetsinger. Organized by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County and co-sponsored by Centre Region Parks and Recreation and the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society, the event demonstrates and encourages how we can support our endangered pollinators by providing pollinator-friendly habitat in our own backyards. Hundreds of event visitors attend each year to participate and enjoy the various activities and demonstrations with each household receiving a free native plant to start their own pollinator garden.
New this year is the participation of the Juniata Valley Audubon Society, which will be featuring the importance of birds in our landscapes. In addition, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be highlighting its “Save the Monarch” projects and providing free milkweed seeds. Throughout the event, Master Gardeners will help attendees learn firsthand how to incorporate pollinator-friendly plants and gardening techniques in their home gardens and become official Master Gardener-certified Pennsylvania Pollinator Friendly Gardens. Joining the Master Gardeners with special exhibits and projects will be Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Penn State’s Shavers Creek Environmental Center, Center for Pollinator Research and Frost Entomological Museum, as well as Discovery Space Children’s Museum, Clearwater Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society, Centre County Beekeepers Association, Juniata Valley Audubon Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For more information, visit www. snetsingerbutterflygarden.org/wings.html.
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Deployed father participates in baptism via Skype CONNIE COUSINS
CENTRE HALL — The baptism of a child is always a proud and sacred event for the parents and families — even if one parent is not there. On June 4, Vincent John Nicosia Jr. was baptized at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 Pennsylvania Ave. in Centre Hall. His father, Vincent Nicosia Sr., attended only by the technology of tablets and Skype. Connie Cousins Vincent Jr. was covers a wide born on Dec. 19 and, variety of events in as luck would have it, Centre County for his father was present the Centre County for his birth. Vincent Gazette. Email her Sr. had been in Kuat ccous67@gmail. wait and only arrived com. on leave a couple days before the baby debuted. Vincent and his wife, Shannon Decker Nicosia, currently live in Fort Riley, Kan. In January, Vincent Sr. was sent to Jordan, and from there he attended the baptism through Skype. The Rev. LeRoy Reitz, step-great-grandfather to the young Vincent, officiated at the service. Reitz also had baptized the older Vincent at St. Luke. Little Vince has an older sister, Olivia, who is 2 years old. Mom Shannon is a
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IN JUNE, a baptism at St. Lutheran Church was held via Skype. Pitcured, from left, are Shannon Nicosia holding a tablet featuring, Vincent Nicosia Sr., the Rev. LeRoy Reitz and Vincent Nicosia Jr. nurse and worked until December 2015. “I am enjoying my time home with the kids,” she said. “Vincent will be in the service until 2020 and will be deployed again in 2017, so I am not sure about future work.” For now, there is sufficient activity around the Nicosia household to keep a young mom busy.
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MOSHANNON — The 14th annual Best Line Powersports/Snow Shoe Rails-toTrails Chicken Barbecue will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Gillentown Trailhead, 1145 West Sycamore Road in Moshannon. The meal consists of a half chicken, po-
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Historic Millheim provides fine food, arts in rural setting By JODI MORELLI correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
MILLHEIM — A vibrant and quaint community offering a variety of shops, businesses and community venues, the borough of Millheim is alive with history and culture. With a designated historic district placed on the Na-
tional Register of Historic Places in 1986, residents have worked to maintain the historical style of the community. Located on Route 45 about 30 minutes east of State College, Millheim is situated in a rural setting, and, along with history, it provides visitors with plenty of opportunities to enjoy everything from fine food and drinks to arts and entertainment. Millheim means “mill home” and the name came to be because of a millhouse that was built next to Elk Creek. Today, Elk Creek has another meaning. It is the name of a popular watering hole and well-known restaurant, Elk Creek Café & Aleworks. Since 2007, residents and visitors from near and far have come to Elk Creek to enjoy an authentic dining experience. Serving fresh, local cuisine and original ales and offering a venue for local performers, this restaurant/brew pub/music venue is one of the community’s most well-known spots. Another Millheim treasure is the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center. Described as a “community gathering place,” the center is a hub of creativity, complete with an art gallery, artist studios, an innovative learning center and a music venue. Other shops and businesses also add to the charm of
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CBICC group aims to pair business mentors and mentees In an effort to connect experienced leaders with aspiring business professionals, CBICC Connect, the young professionals arm of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, recently announced the creation of a mentorship program. Connect’s mentorship program is seeking business professionals of all ages who desire to give back to the community and have valuable experience or knowledge that could help someone with his or her professional career, as well as those new to business who are interested in learning more about an industry and meeting other professionals. The program — open to current members of the CBICC, CBICC Connect or State College Young Professionals — will officially kick off in September. Mentorship pairs will be matched according to expertise and experience, primarily focusing on business and/or leadership. Participation requires a six-month commitment, with mentors and mentees agreeing to meet at least once each month. Other
guidelines can be found at www.cbiccconnect.com under the “Work� tab. Vern Squier, CBICC president and CEO, said the mentorship program is not only an important component of Connect’s efforts to enhance the young professional experience in Centre County, but can also serve as a valuable learning opportunity for experienced business people. “The mentor/mentee experience is a win for both parties, as each has something to offer. The exchange of ideas and approaches to business will help foster dynamic, innovative business leaders at every level,� he said. Heidi Wrights, community manager for PSECU’s State College Financial Center and coordinator of the Connect mentorship initiative, said the initiative is yet another way to take Centre County to the next level and capitalize on the incredible talent that exists in the community. Scott Good, president of Goodco Mechanical Inc. and Energy Stewards Inc., agreed. Good is one of the business leaders participating in the mentorship program. “Over the years, I have been blessed with many mentors and advisors that have helped me to advance my business career and personal development to help me achieve a certain level of success,� he said. “I feel it is my responsibility as a business leader in the community to share some of
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CBICC adds job, resume bank to website STATE COLLEGE —The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County announced a new opportunity to connect local talent with potential job opportunities in Centre County. CBICC member companies with available positions can now post job openings on the CBICC’s website at no charge. Employers will also have the opportunity to review resumes that are submitted online by job seekers. In addition, any individual looking for new career opportunity will be able to search the job listings, and quickly and easily post a resume. “We’ve had a number of inquiries from members’ businesses and organizations about the possibility of posting available jobs online,” said Nicole Smith, CBICC vice president of membership and corporate support. “We are pleased to offer this service not only as value added to our membership, but to assist individuals interested in new career opportunities.” Smith said that, over time, it is hoped that the job/resume bank will become a robust resource that will foster career connections in Centre County.
CBICC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
The CBICC has welcomed the following new members since April 2016: ■ State College Lions Foundation ■ The Giorgio Foundation ■ Guiding Light Health ■ Gabrick & Shadle Insurance Agency ■ Bridge of Hope Centre County ■ Power-Mark Resources LLC ■ Answerlinks Inc. ■ Jabco Auto Sales and Service Center ■ Mountainside Coffee Division of Tulpehocken ■ Fibrenew Alleghenies To learn more about the benefits of membership or to receive a membership information packet, email nicole@cbicc. org.
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Center, from page 16 Vern Squier, president and CEO of CBICC, said the CBICC/Centre County Economic Development Partnership and its economic development investors are excited by Morgan Advanced Materials’ decision to locate in Centre County. “The Carbon Science Centre of Excellence announcement highlights the benefits of the collective community partnership with Penn State to advance economic development through job and wealth creation that was envisioned in the memorandum of agreement signed locally between Penn State and the CBICC last year. “The Center of Excellence is a great opportunity, one that can serve as a building block for future business investment opportunities in the region.” Speaking on behalf of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s deputy secretary for technology and innovation, Sheri Collins, applauded the university/ community partnership. “You never know what’s going to happen when a university partners with an economic development organization, because you think it’s good talk, right? But, I (have to) tell you, this last year has been really exciting to watch from the Harrisburg area,” Collins said. “A lot of times, people will talk about the power of partnership, and you have to wonder, what does that really mean? It’s very easy to talk about, but the reality is
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Uplifting Athletics enjoys successful event By ZACH SEYKO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The stands at Penn State’s lacrosse field were filled to capacity with Nittany Lion football fans of all ages July 16 in support of the 14th annual Lift for Life. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Uplifting Athletics. Founded in 2003 by Scott Shirley, the group’s goal is to fight rare diseases, raise money for those who battle such medical issues and inspire everyone to help out in any way possible. Year after year, the Penn State football team does its part to aid in combating rare diseases by performing a well-organized workout and competition to raise funds and awareness. In 2016, multiple athletes took the initiative to lead Penn State’s current chapter. “It never gets old because you see the same people, which is like a great family reunion,” said Shirley. “You get to see the new guys that have stepped up and taken on this role and (you) get to watch them grow. “(Seeing the impact on players) is what makes it worth it.” President Garrett Sickels, along with Ryan Bates, Jason Cabinda, Tom Devenney, Trace McSorley, Andrew Nelson, Bran-
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LIFT FOR LIFE is in its 14th year at Penn State. Uplifting Athletics sponsors the event to raise funds for and awareness of rare diseases. don Bell, Joe Berg, Brian Gaia, Gregg Garrity, Evan Schwan, Grant Haley and Charlie Shuman, have shown tremendous leadership in the fight against rare diseases.
“We pride ourselves on more than just football,” said Nelson. “(We love) giving back to the community and we think our program is defined by more than just wins and losses.”
“It is a great cause coming out here to raise money for rare diseases,” said Bates. All of the players met in the middle of the field before taking part in the lifting and skills
competitions. This year’s Lift for Life included six drills: the 225pound bench press, the overhead press, the farmer’s carry, an obstacle course, a tire-flip race and the sled pull and push. After the players cycled through these workouts seven times, the team concluded with a tug-of-war. The team was divided into offense and defense, with the offensive players wearing white and the defensive players wearing blue. Each competition matched up a teammate from both offense and defense to see who could out-lift the other. The workouts were intense, as both the offense and defense would not give in to their opposing teammates. Neither side dominated the competitions, with both splitting many of the drills when the series concluded. The farmer’s carry was filled with excitement and suspense when the players stepped in to battle against one another. In the first round, rising sophomore and star running back Saquon Barkley took on Koa Farmer. The two picked up heavy weights in each arm and competed until one dropped theirs to the ground. All eyes were on Barkley, and the anticipation was peaking before his weights fell to the ground and Farmer scored one Uplifting, Page 22
Lift for Life gives a glimpse into 2016 season PAT ROTHDEUTSCH
UNIVERSITY PARK — If it’s Lift for Life and Lasch Bash weekend at Penn State, then training camp can’t be far behind. The annual Lift for Life fundraiser July 16 at the Penn State Lacrosse Complex was another rousing success. The event, in association with Uplifting Athletes, raised more than $70,000 and pushed PSU’s Lift Pat Rothdeutsch is for Life total contribua sports writer for tions to more than $1.1 The Centre County Gazette. Email him million. In the media inat sports@ centrecounty terviews before the gazette.com defense vs. offense competition took place, all the players expressed their pride and satisfaction with being associated with such a worthy cause. Yet there was something else on their minds as well. The beginning of training camp (Thursday, Aug. 4) and the upcoming 2016 season were also prominently in the thoughts of the players. After all, Lift for Life is really the first public function for the 2016 version of the Nittany Lions, and the players available were all asked, many times, about their thoughts for the new campaign. There is much to think about.
With head coach James Franklin entering his third season, Penn State is in a unique situation in many ways. The team is close to what could be called “normalcy” after emerging from the teeth of the sanctions, and it is approaching full strength, if not in experience, at least in terms of numbers. Penn State amazingly did not suffer a losing season through it all, but there is no question that some of the losses PSU endured did not sit well with anyone involved — players, parents, coaches, alumni or fans. The opening day loss in 2015 to Temple, a team that eventually proved itself to be very good, is a perfect example. So now, on the cusp of the new season, the big questions are about whether or not Penn State is ready to turn the corner and get back into the championship discussions. For that to come about this season, a number of important things have to fall into place, and it wouldn’t hurt to have a bit of luck here and there either. No one disputes that the Penn State offense in Franklin’s first two seasons produced less than was hoped for. The many and varied causes for that have been discussed far more competently and in far greater detail than you will find here. Suffice it to say that when Penn State needed to score or needed to move the ball, too many times the offense couldn’t come through. There is renewed hope for 2016 how-
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JULY 21-27, 2016
Howard edges Philipsburg in County League playoffs By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — The Howard Hawks can chalk up their Game 1, County League semifinal playoff win over Philipsburg to having an edge in experience. A gigantic edge. A two-out, seventh-inning single by 63-year-old Wayne Haas scored Dan Cole with the eventual winning run as the Hawks held on to edge the defending champs, 2-1, and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Haas’ hit gave 19-year County League veteran pitcher Brian Pelka his first in the 2016 playoffs. Pelka, who turned 44 before the season, pitched a complete-game, four-hitter against the team that plays in his hometown. He gave up the Pirates’ only run on a home run by opposing pitcher Parker Watson in the fourth inning. Except for that, Pelka handled everything Spike Island threw at him as he waited and hoped for his offense to finally get something going against Watson. That happened in the seventh with Cole on second base and Haas at the plate with two outs. Haas worked the count to 3-1, somehow laid off a nasty slider for strike two, and then hit the full-count pitch into right-center field for a clean single. Cole scored easily to make it 2-1, and then Pelka protected the one-run lead in the bottom of the inning to wrap up the win for the Hawks. “I was just looking for something fast,” Haas said. “I didn’t want to be late and then make adjustments on whatever else, and I got it. Got lucky. “I looked out of the corner of my eye and saw Dan (Cole) coming, because he’s moving on two outs, and I thought, ‘Yeah, 2016 season, from page 19 Barkley heads up a deep pool at running back, but there is also a ton of depth and speed at wide receiver and more than a little game experience at tight end.
that’s a run.’” The run broke up a 1-1 tie and the pitchers’ duel between Pelka and Watson. Both were equally effective. The Hawks scored first after Evan Gettig crushed Watson’s first pitch of the game to the wall in center field for a triple. Gettig scored when the next hitter, his brother Brandon, hit a sacrifice fly to give the Hawks the early lead. Pelka allowed five base runners in the first two innings, but no damage, and was working on a shutout until the fourth. With one out, Watson came up and took a fastball over the wall in right-center field, tying the game at 1-1 and giving Philipsburg new life. “There was no margin for error,” Pelka said. “You have to up your level of focus. I kept trying to keep the ball at the knees and pound the strike zone down low, and I was able to do that today.” With the score now knotted at 1-1, neither team scored in the fifth or sixth inning, although both put two runners on base in the sixth. In the top of the seventh, Cole singled through the middle with one out. Cole moved into scoring position when a pickoff attempt was wide and got away from first baseman Nate Kerlin. But Watson bore down and could see his way out of the inning after he got Clay Smith to fly out to left. That set the stage for Haas and his game-winning hit. “When you see Wayne (Haas) in the box, you see years of experience,” Pelka said. “He’s patient, he has that wisdom that you’re going to get a quality at bat out of him every time he comes to the plate. That just speaks to his baseball knowledge and experience. The offensive line, whose depth and experience issues for two years have been cited for much of the Lions’ problems on offense, is back to a full complement of scholarship players. There is a new coach in Matt Limegro-
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HOWARD PITCHER Brian Pelka delivers a pitch during the Hawks’ 2-1 win over Philipsburg in a County League playoff game July 17. “It just goes to show that if you have love for the game and you’re still physically able to do it, you can be a contributor. That’s a nice little story for the Hawks today to have Wayne and I, the two oldest guys, gutting it out. I’m happy for him and happy that we got the win.” The best-of-five series now moves to Howard for a pivotal game two. The Pirates can’t allow Howard to take a 2-0 lead, and the Hawks certainly don’t want Philips-
burg to pull back even after such an encouraging start. “We had guys in scoring position, and just didn’t have timely hitting,” Philipsburg coach Brandon Quay said. “That’s what it came down to. “Now we are going to show up with nine guys down there (at Howard), put the best arm we’ve got on the mound, and go. We have to play with a little sense of urgency.”
ver, and his group of linemen don’t want to hear about the past; they are solidly focused on what they have to do now. Redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Charlie Shuman, 6-foot-8, 298 pounds, probably said it as well as anyone. “I think as a team, we’ve gone a long way this summer with speed, strength, agility and conditioning,” he said. “We just try to keep our heads down. We know the type of work we do in the weight room, and the coaches have us on programs that are going to make us successful in the fall.” Then there are the quarterbacks. The three top players are Trace McSorley, Tommy Stevens and freshman Jake Zembiec, with McSorley and Stevens battling it out for the starting spot during training camp. Both are heady, mobile players who possess accurate arms and who, on paper at least, fit the profile of Moorhead’s offense perfectly. McSorley played well in last year’s bowl game, which to many observers gives him a leg up in the competition, but Franklin has not committed to a starter yet. The two, then, will go into camp aiming to outplay each other, with the winner taking the snaps in the season opener at Beaver Stadium. “Me and Tommy are real close,” McSorley said, “and we don’t let the competition come between us. I just keep doing what I’ve been doing. Come in and try to get better every day, make the team better. And
that’s all you can do.” The defense, which is been a stalwart of the team the past two seasons, will have some big shoes to fill in 2016. There is a new coordinator here as well in Brent Pry, who promises to continue the same turnover minded, aggressive style that has been the trademark of the Lions’ defenses. McSorley, who has been playing against the PSU defense every practice since spring ball, thinks there will not be any falloff with the D. “They will have a little bit of a different identity on defense this year,” McSorley said. “Coach Pry is sticking with what we have been doing, but putting his own identity on it. They are really emphasizing attacking the ball and creating turnovers, which was something the defense did really well in the spring. I am excited to see how it goes.” With the improving depth on the team, there will be a renewed emphasis on special team, especially the kickoff and punt teams. Penn State has not fared well in either area in recent years, and there are high hopes for big improvements in all of those groups. Preseason talk is always a bit heavy on optimism, but there was a definite edgy tone to what the players said, even at an occasion like Lift for Life. There is much to prove, and everyone seemed ready and eager to take on the new season.
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Nittany Country Club announces tourney results JOHN DIXON
MINGOVILLE — The Nittany Country Club recently held its member-member golf tournament, with Ron Benton and Greg Kight posting a winning score of 132 to take home the men’s gross division. Four strokes back for second place was the duo of Ray Andrews and Brad Fritchman, shooting a 136, while Scott Gray and Tim Glunt placed third with a 138. Mike Hoy and Ken Bean were fourth carding a 142. In the men’s net division, the team of Gary Struble and Kevin Rimmey edged the duo of Drew Curtin and Tom Alterio, 125 to 126. A tie occurred for third place with a score of 127 by John Dixon covers the teams of Dave McKinley and Ryan golf for The Centre Mattern and Bill Foresman and Rod County Gazette. Mitchell. Email him at The women’s gross division firstsports@centre countygazette.com. place duo was Donna Lannan and Lexi Orr, posting a score of 78. Shooting an 82 for second place was the team of Cathy Gray and Melissa Sieg, while Karen Fisher and Jean Gerber carded an 84 for third place. Winning the women’s net division were Betty McKinley and Diana Blazina posting a 62, while Vonna Berkey and Nancy Witonsky were three shots back with a 65. Betsy Achuff and Linda Workman finished third, carding a 69.
PHILIPSBURG ELKS HOLDS SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Philipsburg Elks Country Club held its senior club championships recently, with Doug Goss shooting a round of 73 to win by eight strokes for his third title. Goss, playing in the Cubs Division for 50- to 59-year-olds gross, also won the event in 2007 and 2013. Doug Detwiler and Andy Reifer carded 81s to tie for second, while Stan LaFuria was third posting an 84.
The Grizzlies Division, 60-to-69 gross, was claimed by Robert Smith, with a 78. He was followed by Gary Byron, with 82, and Father John Gibbons, with 84. The Polar Bear Division, 70-plus gross, had Ron Eiler carding a 82 for first, followed by Dave Brown with an 85. In the net group, Jim Mickney won with 70, followed by Jack Vesnesky with 71. In the Cubs Division, 50-59 net, Max Miller posted a 67, followed by Dave Byron, 68, Jeff Martell, 69, and Art Weitoish, 70. Winning the Grizzlies 60-69 net with a 67 was Arnie Foradori, followed by Randy Way, 68, and Girard Kasubick, 71. In the women’s Pandas Division, gross, Dee Danko won with a round of 91, while Sandi Myers and Nancy Moskel tied on their scorecards with 75s for the Pandas Division, net, title.
STOREMAN WINS NCPGA JUNIOR TOUR EVENT
Belle Springs Golf Club’s Matthew Storeman posted his second victory on the NCPGA Junior Tour on his home course in Mackeyville recently. He lead the field with a 3-over-par 74, beating his nearest competitor by five strokes. Storeman had a fantastic finish, playing the last four holes 1-under-par with a birdie on 17. Clinton Country Club’s Alexis Anastos finished third. shooting a 41-39, 80, and William Adair went 39-42, 81. Nittany Country Club’s Daniel Zimmerman carded a 4342, 85, while Tyler Nordblom, of Mountain View Country Club, posted a 45-43, 88. Newcomer to the NCPGA Junior Tour, Bradley Strouse, of Clinton, won the 18-hole Intermediate Division I with an 87, finishing the front nine with a 43 while posting a back nine of 44. Just four strokes back were fellow Clinton golfers Kevin Ackley, posting a 91, and Thomas MacMillan, finishing third with a 92. Belle Springs’ Aaron Swartz posted a 49-45, 94 for fifth place, followed by Devin Heverly, of Clinton, carding a 4851, 99 for eighth place. In the Division II Combined Nine-Hole, there was a
tie at the top of the leader board between Belle Springs’ Chaser Confer and Griffin Walizer, each with a round of 50. In the Division III Five-Hole Division, Reese Walizer, also of Belle Springs, posted a 29, while Landon Arriaga, of White Deer Golf Complex, posted a 30.
CENTRE HILLS FEATURES WOMEN’S DAY
It was Women’s Day at the Centre Hills Country Club recently, with a game of low gross being played for both 18- and nine-hole competition. Two teams posted a winning low gross score of 87 for 18 holes: B.J. Hale, Kathy Groves and Rosemary Zoumas and Cindy Hall and Marilyn Meehan. Winning the low net was the team of Joyce Sipple, Jan Condon and Pat Loser, carding a round of 55. Nine-hole low gross winners were Jeanie Singer, Penny Blasko and Debbie Dumars, carding posting a 45. The low net team of Linda Kilareski, Priscilla McCarty and Lilly Nichol shot a 29.
PHILIPSBURG HOSTS RIDGE RUNNER JUNIOR GOLF TOUR
The Ridge Runners Junior Golf Tour was held at Philipsburg Elks Country Club July 13. The event was the sixth of eight competitions to be held this summer on the tour. In the Boys 18-Hole Division, the winner was Tyler Singer, of the host club, carding a round of 74. Derek McCalich, of Park Hills Country Club, posting a round of 75, held second place. In third through fifth place were Philipsburg members Carter Fischer and Payton Guelich, both recording a round of 77, and Ky Bender posting a round of 111. In the Girls 18-Hole Division, Scotch Valley Country Club’s Aly Bihary and Reghan Fitch tied for the top spot, carding rounds of 102. Angel Trexler, of Summit Country Club, posting a 128, held third place. The final two events will be held Monday, July 25, at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg and Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Park Hills Country Club in Altoona.
Taylor, Jack to play ball in Europe Schwan ready to take next step By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Former Nittany Lions Brandon Taylor and Donovon Jack have both signed contracts to play basketball overseas. Taylor will join Greek squad PAOK, located in Thessaloniki, while Jack officially joined Great Britain’s Leicester City Riders. “I am proud of Brandon and Donovon as they begin professional careers overseas,” coach Patrick Chambers said in a statement recently. “They both were great ambassadors for our program over the last four years. This is a testament to their work ethic, dedication and relentless pursuit of their dreams.” Taylor finished his senior season with All-Big Ten honors closing out the year in the Top 10 of the league in field goals (183, third), double-doubles (eight, fifth), total points (506, sixth), points per game (16.3, eighth) and rebounds per game (6.5, 10th). He owns the No. 16 spot on Penn State career-scoring chart, with 1,289 over his four-year career, including 520 during the 2015-16 season. “I’m excited to be signed with a great basketball club
and I’m just very grateful for the opportunity to play professionally in a great country,” Taylor told his new club. “I thought it was a great opportunity from the beginning, while my agent and family are the ones who helped me make my decision.” Meanwhile, Jack averaged 9.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game over the last seven games of his senior season, ranking third on the team in scoring during the stretch. He had career night against Iowa on Feb. 17, producing a career-high 19 points on 8-9 shooting from the field and 3-4 from the free-throw line. Jack finished his career ranked sixth on Penn State’s career blocks chart, with 100. “The opportunity to join a team with a long tradition and who are the reigning BBL champions is a dream come true,” Jack said in a statement. “Donovon has impressed me with the variety in his game,” said Rob Paternostro, head coach of the Riders. “He has played at a high level at college in the U.S., and he brings an inside and an outside game. Donovon can also block shots, and is comfortable handling the ball. I think he will be able to handle the transfer to the BBL and the demands that places on his overall contribution.”
Developmental football summer camp set STATE COLLEGE — The State College Assembly of God’s boys developmental football program will hold a football camp from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 25, through Thursday, July 28, at 2201 University Drive Extension. Events will include offense, defense, special teams, speed clinic, a quarterback challenge, punt/pass/kick, raz-
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Spikes Notes: Picking State College’s all-stars STATE COLLEGE — They call it “short season” for a reason. With just 76 games in the New York Penn League schedule, the State College Spikes breezed into town in June, only to leave with the summer in September. With the team near the season’s halfway point, who would we choose as the Spikes’ all-stars at this point? Let’s start the conversation with Tommy Edman. The infielder has played second base and shortstop this season, and quickly found himself serving as manager Johnny Rodriguez’s preferred leadoff option. He has responded by leading the team in several categories through July 17. These include batting average (.303), runs scored (22) and stolen bases (seven). He also ranks third on the team in RBIs, with 14 as of this writing. Edman provides solid defense and a quality approach to the plate. Equally adept at hunting fastballs and working counts, he has a bright future. If Edman gets the Spikes’ offense going, it is first baseman Ryan McCarvel who serves as the straw that stirs their drink. McCarvel leads the team in home runs (five) and RBIs (20), and provided one of the season’s most memorable moments when he hit for the cycle on June 30. McCarvel started slowly this year, but has quickly developed into the team’s chief RBI threat. Second baseman Dylan Tice deserves a special mention as the team’s Swiss army knife. The 36th-round 2015
draft pick has a solid-if-not-spectacular batting line of .281/.347/.416, with two home runs and 10 RBIs. Rodriguez used Tice in a variety of ways. Tice is an excellent contact hitter — his strikeout rate on the year is just 15.7 percent – and can be counted on for hit-and-runs and bunts to go along with slap singles and his six doubles. He slots naturally between Edman and the rest of the offense, and is a natural cog that many managers desire. On the mound, Ronnie Williams continues to progress this year, showing his second-round pick promise. In 34.1 innings, Williams carries a 2.62 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP (walks and hits divided by innings pitched). He is striking out nearly seven batters per game, and has given up just 10 earned runs. He keeps the ball in the ballpark (no home runs on the year) and has only walked five batters. He is exactly what you want in your staff ace. Bryan Dobzanski has matched Williams in production, with a 2.25 ERA in five starts. He lacks the strikeout ability of Williams — Dobzanski has but 17 strikeouts in 32 innings — and can give up the long ball on occasion. His is a game of maximizing effectiveness at the right times. Other names could have made this list. Vince Jackson is a player who can impact a game with his speed, even if his bat isn’t lively. Dewin Perez has pitched well enough out of the bullpen to earn a starting position. The State College Spikes are full of quality players and interesting stories. With the season already halfway gone, fans should make a note to head to Medlar Field to catch a game before the boys of summer give way to the legends of the fall across the street.
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Nothing about Nassib’s journey was expected or easy, and couple that with his on-field success and you find some pretty big shoes to fill. For as laid back and funny as Schwan might be, he’ll be the first to tell you how hard the task at hand really is. “It’s a big challenge. I have big shoes to fill, and I’m just going to do my best to do that,” he said. “I’m not making any promises, I’m just going to work my hardest. “It almost creates more pressure for you because of where he came from and, obviously, we have different backgrounds. But, if he can do it, then why can’t I? “I’m just going to work my hardest. I’m not saying I’m the next Carl Nassib, I’m just going to try my best, and try and help my team out.” And chances are, Schwan is going to be helping his team out plenty. Roommate and fellow defensive end Garrett Sickels knows exactly the kind of offseason his Submitted photo
THE BALD EAGLE Area Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star team posted impressive wins over Philipsburg-Osceola, Curwensville, Four Leaf and State College before falling to Clearfield in the championship game. Pictured, front row, is Garret Burns. Middle row, from left, are Justin Bisel, Ryan Kresovich, Ethan Koleno and Preston Guenot. Back row, from left, are Casey May, Noah Foltz, Tyler Bumbarger, Maddsion Perry, Kyler Cunningham, Noah Williamson and McGwire Heverly.
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Uplifting, from page 19 for the defensive side. In a later round, defensive tackle Kevin Givens and offensive lineman Derek Dowrey matched up against one another in the farmer’s carry. Dowrey stood still as he stared down his teammate. The intimidation got to Givens and he dropped the weights giving the offense the momentum. The players were having just as much fun as the fans watching their fellow teammates participate in the drills. Players cheered, jeered and heckled others during the competitions and were enjoyable to watch being animated on the sidelines. On the other side of the field, incoming freshmen led workouts for children. Kids could be seen catching passes, tackling dummies and learning from future Penn State football players. To finish the Lift for Life, players
teammate has had, not to mention the simple fact that nearly everyone on the defensive line admits that Schwan is the fastest, with an alleged 4.6-second, 40-yard dash. Just 21 tackles to his name in 201516, if anyone is poised for a breakout year, it certainly looks like Schwan is the man to do it. “I’m very excited for Evan,” Sickels said. “He’s very talented; we all saw that last year. He’s going to make plays, and this year he’s the fastest defensive lineman. It’s going to be exciting. This year is his year to really own it and see what happens. “He’s a goofball, but when it comes to working and competing, this summer, I would say it’s the best training session we’ve had. We really just push each other, but us living together and training together and eating together, it really pushes us.” If nothing else, Schwan has a mustache tattooed to his finger, and that’s pretty fantastic. squared off in a tug-of-war featuring positional battles. The wide receivers faced off against the defensive backs, the running backs took on the linebackers and the lineman battled it out, as well. The offensive line won the first match, but linebackers were hungry for a victory. They decimated the running backs and tight ends, before being challenged to a rematch. The linebackers did not let up, and won the second round with ease. After the receivers defeated the defensive backs, the freshmen competed in the last tug-of-war. It was a sight to see, as the rest of the team suddenly joined in and started harassing their young teammates by pulling them off the rope and forcing them to mess up. Following the conclusion of drills and a resounding thank you from Uplifting Athletics to everyone who contributed, the players remained to sign autographs for eager fans.
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Children’s garden a hub of summertime activity By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A collaboration of the Bellefonte Garden Club, the Centre County Library and Historical Museum and Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County has provided the community with a brilliant tapestry of blooming flowers, herbs and vegetables. The volunteers who maintain and manage the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden have several noteworthy items they’d like everyone to know about. These dedicated individuals generated a great deal of enthusiasm in the spring when they gave local second-graders the chance to plant, cultivate, harvest and taste vegetables they grew themselves. “Beginning in mid-April, second-graders come every week to learn to grow salad,” said Ann Baughman, co-coordinator for the education program. “They each get a 12-inch-square plot in a raised bed where they have radishes, spinach and lettuce.” Baughman described how, each week, the young gardeners could see how their little plot fared. “They learned about soil, weather, compost, how to thin it if it got crowded.” During the final week, they harvested what they grew. “They always say they won’t eat it,” Baughman said, “but they always do.”
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YOU NEVER KNOW what you’ll find in the Bellefonte Children’s Garden. Here, a youngster holds a cricket. Moving through the season to the next event, Baughman spoke of the first Family Discovery Day, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. “We’ll have stations set up throughout the garden where families can roam at leisure,” she
said. “For instance, we’ll have packets of seeds that kids can match to plants in the garden.” Garden coordinator Lisa Duchene emphasized that the Discovery Day will appeal to all ages. “Come see these bugs,” Duch-
ene said. “Preying mantis or something interesting always shows up.” Presenters will include Cynthia Van Druff, who specializes in small-scale vermicomposting, or using worms to enrich the soil.
“She’ll show how to feed worms with newspapers, and how you can use kitchen scraps to make compost,” Duchene said. Beekeeper Stephanie Szakal will share her knowledge of that particular pollinator. Duchene and Baughman hope to keep the focus on family and community with this garden. Earlier this year, the garden won a Search for Excellence award from the statewide Master Gardener program. They took second place in the youth category, and a $100 prize. The Penn State Master Gardener program encourages community involvement. And, the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden provides abundant opportunities for the community to participate in cultivating, maintaining and celebrating this little space on the corner of North Allegheny and Howard streets. Wednesday evenings throughout the growing season volunteers gather at the garden to pull weeds, spread mulch, prune and perform all manner of tasks necessary to make the garden grown. They also open the evenings to public participation. “If anyone walking by wants to talk or ask questions, they can come in,” said Baughman. Duchene agreed. “This is a community space,” she said, “by and for the community.”
George Thorogood to appear at State Theatre STATE COLLEGE — In 1973, a barely-out-of-his-teens Wilmington, Del., guitarist piled his gear into the drummer’s Chevy van to play their very first gig at a University of Delaware dorm. More than four decades and 15 million albums sold worldwide later, that same guitar slinger is still making electrifying music, still thrilling audiences and still the most bad-to-the-bone performer in rock. It’s 2016, and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are “Badder Than Ever.” The band will make a stop at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at The State Theatre in downtown State College. For Throgood and his longtime band — Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) — their new Badder Than Ever Tour is proof that staying true to yourself and the music can still mean something. And, with a catalog of classics that includes “Who Do You Love,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Bad To The Bone” and more, being able to share it with audiences is what will always matter.
“When I was 16, I was going to school and playing Little League but nothing felt comfortable to me,” Thorogood said. “The first moment I picked up the guitar, it felt so right that it almost scared me. The fact that I couldn’t sing, play or write a song didn’t matter. I’d learn to do all that soon enough. But, by having a knack for this thing and feeling relaxed doing it, I knew I was halfway home. “I love to perform live, and I’m lucky to be able to do it on a level that our music and reputation have taken us to. To this day, I consider my job description to be ‘live rock performer.’” In fact, ask anyone who’s seen a GT&D performance — from that first show at Lane Hall, through legendary appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and at Live Aid, the opening slot on the Rolling Stones historic 1981 tour, their own record-breaking 50/50 Tour or any of their current 100plus shows per year — it’s clear the band’s reputation as worldwide road warriors remains untouchable. “When we play, whether it’s a great old theater, a shiny new casino, an outdoor festival, wherever, we have fun on stage,” said Thorogood. “We give the fans
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FOR MORE THAN 40 years, George Thorogood and his band have been entertaining audiences with their classic hits. a great show. Most of all, we’re making a living doing what we love and people love what we’re doing.” After four-plus decades of having one of the most consistent careers in rock, can a guitar slinger still at the top of his game
choose a moment that brings it all home? “Stan Musial was once asked, ‘What was the greatest day of your career?’ And, Stan said, ‘Every day when I walk onto the field is the greatest day.’ I feel the same way,” Thorogood said.
“Every night when I walk out on that stage is the highlight of my career. I hit that first chord, the band kicks in, and we hear the audience respond. That’s the rush. Over 40 years into this, and every night that’s still the only moment that matters.”
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AROUND & IN TOWN SCCT set to premier ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — State College Community Theatre continues to turn up the heat this month when it opens with “The Heidi Chronicles” on Thursday, July 28. Several newcomers to SCCT’s stable will shine in this provocative Wendy Wasserstein drama. “Heidi Holland was an actual person,” said Nigel Semaj B, first-time SCCT director. “This play is about social change and the women’s rights movement that started in the ‘70s and is still relevant today.” Holland, a South African writer, chamDANA HIYAJNEH pioned the causes of minorities. Her namesake in the play studies and writes about art history, and its glaring absence of women. “Heidi starts out as a very young ‘humanist,’” according to Semaj B, “and she ages throughout the play, becoming a feminist.” The play, which won both Tony and Pulitzer prizes when it played on Broadway in the late 1980s, follows Heidi’s progression from a young, naive college student, through her discovery of self, feminism and purpose 30 years later. The role calls for an actress who can portray youthful energy as well as maturity. Also in her debut with SCCT, Dana Hiyajneh will play Heidi. “Dana is just out of high school,” said
Semaj B, “and she has such eagerness to learn. She grows as Heidi grows.” The Heidi character encounters others who help her transformation and individuals who appear to hinder her development. “This character is very driven,” said Hiyajneh, “and very human in that she struggles with her emotions and the way she’s expected to depend on men.” Much of the concept focuses on the idea that western culture celebrates very few female artists. Many recognize names such as Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and Grandma Moses. Yet countless others have faded into the obscurity of a male-dominated form. But, “The Heidi Chronicles” gives credit to artists such as 16th-century painter Sofonisba Anguissola. The Spanish artist’s “Portrait of the Artist’s Sisters Playing Chess” shows not only the painter’s technical dominance, but it also highlights the prominence of the female intellect. “The Heidi Chronicles” also makes mention of 19th-century American painter Lilly Martin Spencer and Flemish painter Clara Peeters. Basically, Wasserstein makes sure that the plight of the female artist throughout history gets the attention that it deserves. And, the Heidi character helps to deliver the message. “I always identified as a feminist,” said Hiyajneh, “but this shows me how people fought for it and it gives me greater respect for these women and the rights they fought for.” Since the play takes the viewer through the years, it requires scene changes. But that can bulk up a show, with time and energy stolen from the action.
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“THE HEIDI CHRONICLES” features a theme of social justice and the history of the women’s rights movement. “There are 13 scenes covering years from 1967 through 1970,” Semaj B said, “and we can’t do it how they do it on Broadway.” So, he came up with a unique way of marking the time sequence. “The transitions are scored by speeches and poems appropriate to the year,” he said. He uses words spoken, written and sung by such notables as Michelle Obama,
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‘Images 2016’ fine art exhibit award winners announced STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts announced the prize winners in “Images 2016,” the festival’s annual juried gallery exhibition of fine art. The award decisions were made by the show’s juror, G. Daniel Massad, a pastel artist and the artist-in-residence at Lebanon Valley College. Best in show was awarded to Tina Hay, of State College, for her photograph, “Bhutanese Monk.” The award is worth $400 and was sponsored by the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. “Seeing the work in person made me sharply aware of the rare opportunity the arts festival audience now has of seeing some of the best work by some of the best artists — artists deeply involved in their craft — living and working in Pennsylvania,” said Massad. “I could easily have given out 20 awards of merit. As happy as I was to give the awards I gave, I was just as unhappy saying no to the rest of my long list of deserving entries. This exhibition is rich with superb work, and the competition was keen.” Forty-eight pieces were chosen by Massad from the 230 pieces submitted by 87 artists from across Pennsylvania. The images can be viewed online at http://artsfestival.com/images-exhibition-gallery.
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The William D. Davis Award for drawing was awarded to Mary Deutsch, of State College, for “Odd Man Out.” The Davis Award includes a $300 honorarium from the Sturtz-Davis Family in William’s memory. The Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society sponsored a new award for best pastel to draw more attention to the pastel medium. The award was presented to Susan Nicholas Gephart, of Bellefonte, for “Santa Fe Cloudscape.” Gephart receives a $200 honorarium. The following award of merit winners each receives a $150 honorarium: Marty Edmunds, of Boalsburg, for “Master Gardener”; Michele Randall, of State College, for “Exit Route”; Cazia Bradley, of Port Matilda, for “Guardian”; and Gloria Plosky Scaltz, of State College, for “Blocked.” In addition to the prize decisions made by the juror, the Viewers’ Choice Award will be chosen by ballots cast by exhibition visitors. This year’s winner will receive a $200 honorarium sponsored by Joyce Robinson and Norman Spivey. “Images 2016” hangs in the Woskob Family Gallery of the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center and in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery and Downsbrough Room of the Schlow Centre Region Library during the month of July.
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A TAKE ON ‘Sounds of Silence’ is Disturbed’s newest No. 1 single.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed, along with special guests Chevelle and Nothing More, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State’s University Park campus. Disturbed has sold more than 15 million albums globally and scored 11 No. 1 singles on the active rock radio charts. Their quadruple-platinum 2000 debut album was “The Sickness,” and since its debut they have received Grammy Award nominations and gold-, platinum- and double platinum-certified records.
The band’s current single, a take on the Simon & Garfunkel classic “The Sound of Silence,” is the No. 1 rock song on iTunes and has been in the top 10 on the iTunes video chart for more than a month. The song’s video has now surpassed 12 million views on YouTube, and the song is rapidly making its way to the top of the rock radio chart. Tickets are $39.95, $49.95 and $59.95 and are on sale at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre, www.ticketmaster. com, www.livenation.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
Mo Valley YMCA to stage ‘Shrek the Musical’ MORRISDALE — The Student Youth Theatre of the YMCA of Centre County presents “Shrek the Musical” through Sunday, July 24, at the West Branch Area High School in Morrisdale. Students ages 6 to 18 from four different school districts bring to life the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by any-
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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 the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Open house — Rhoneymeade Sculpture Garden and Arboretum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday from May through October at 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Visit www.rhoneymeade.org. Meeting — Calvary Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250 University Drive, State College. Visit www.liferecovery statecollege.com. 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. 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 the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Performance — The Nittany Knights perform at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 4227667. 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. Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com. 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.statecollege sunriserotary.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. Club — Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden Club will host “Ask a Gardener” from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through September behind the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.bellefontegardenclub.org. Meeting — The Nittany Baptist Church will be conducting a series on “spiritual building” at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Mount Nittany Residences, 201 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanybaptist. 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) 2382322. Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe. Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.
Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s activity — The Summer Reading Elementary Club will be meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays through July at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout July at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Toddler story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Book Babies will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. And, a preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Children’s activity — The Summer Reading Elementary Club will be meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through July at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout July at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. “Mother Goose on the Loose,” a baby story time group, will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Children’s activity — Summer Reading STEM will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout July at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit ww.centrecountylibrary. org. Children’s activity — The Summer Reading Elementary Club will be meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays throughout July at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Exhibit — Collectible paper dolls will be on display throughout July at Apple Hill Antiques, 169 Gerald St., State College. Call (814) 238-2980.
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Lesson — Start Smart Soccer, Session 2 will be held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Spring Creek Park. Contact Beth Lee at blee@crcog.net or (814) 231-3071, or visit www.crpr. org. Lesson — Coed adult advanced tennis lessons, Session 2, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at State College Area Community Courts. Contact Jeff Hall jhall@crcog.net or (814) 231-3071, or visit www.crpr.org. Orientation — A parents-to-be orientation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Dianne Barben at dbarben@mountnittany.org or (814) 231-3132. Event — The State College Spikes play Auburn at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Visit www.state collegespikes.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Event — The State College Spikes play Auburn at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Meet Matt Paxton of the television show “Hoarders.” Visit www.statecollege spikes.com. Concert — Ride the Song performs during the free Friday concert on the Lemont Village Green at 7:30 p.m. Picnickers are welcome; Food for Thought truck will be on hand.
MONDAY, JULY 25
Lesson — Intermediate horseback riding lesson will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Encore Farms, 108 Tusseyville Road, Centre Hall. Contact Beth Lee at blee@crcog.net or (814) 231-3071, or visit www.crpr.org. Lesson — There will be a coed adult beginner tennis lesson from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at State College Area High School Community Courts. Contact Jeff Hall at jhall@crcog.net or by calling 814-231-3071, or visit www.crpr.org. Event — A bluegrass and gospel jam will be held at 7 p.m. at Pine Hall Lutheran Church, 1760 W. College Ave., State College. No charge for playing or listening. Contact askrug@comcast.net.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Club — The Afternoon Book Club will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Join in a discussion of “Furiously Happy” by Jenny Lawson. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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Workshop — A free drama workshop for first- through eighth-graders will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church, 111 Runville Road. Parents and guardians are welcome; lunch will be provided. Call (814) 353-8870 or email bevcumc@ outlook.com. Event — “Wings in the Park” will be held at the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tudek Park. The event is free and open to the public. Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will host its annual Vietnam War era bivouac weekend starting at 10 a.m. Call (814) 466-6263 or visit www. pamilmuseum.org. Reunion — The 110th annual Poorman reunion will be held at 1 p.m. at Governor’s Park Pavilion No. 1 in Bellefonte. Call (814) 238-3746. Event — A 200 Club event to benefit Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Swiss Club of Altoona, 1219 Harrison Ave. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, beverages and entertainment for two guests. Contact Paula Salyards at (814) 327-4258. Event — The State College Spikes play Auburn at 7:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Fireworks night. Visit www.statecollegespikes.com.
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PSU to help advance global nuclear power safety UNIVERSITY PARK — A new center at Penn State is bringing together experts from across the university in an effort to enhance the safety performance of existing nuclear power plants and promote safety design features for future advanced reactors in the United States and around the globe. Arthur Motta, chair of Penn State’s nuclear engineering program, said the Global Nuclear Power Safety Center was established at an ideal time. “We’re really excited about the center because nuclear power in this country has not been developing at the pace that we would like it to, but nuclear power abroad, especially in China, is going very strong,” he said. Nuclear power is picking up steam in other countries, explained Motta, because it does not emit greenhouse gases and it is able to produce power on a consistent, reliable basis. The GNPS Center includes groups of faculty who specialize in the various topic areas of interest to nuclear safety, including nuclear fuel and materials, advanced instrumentation and control, innovative cooling enhancement, experimental support, system code development and education and training. The center is directed by Fan-Bill Cheung, George L. Guillet Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, who has more than four decades of experience in nuclear power research and development, including more than 10 years at Argonne National Laboratory and 30 years at Penn State. Cheung will coordinate the efforts among the center’s group leaders and faculty members to take advantage of challenges and opportunities in the global nuclear realm.
“One advantage of being at Penn State for more than 30 years is that I have learned the capabilities and expertise of the faculty, not only in the college but across other units at the university,” he said. “My responsibility is to leverage their expertise to maximize our efforts at the center.” Cheung will also explore U.S. and international communities to assess their nuclear research and development needs. He said faculty involved with the center are already working to help ensure that a new high-power reactor being built in China will operate safely and efficiently. “We would like to work with other countries that are developing nuclear power to provide assistance in creating their programs, as well as to ensure that they are generating nuclear power safely and economically,” said Cheung. The GNPS Center was established in early June, with a kick-off meeting held June 23. The event was attended by representatives from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the State Nuclear Power Technology Research and Development Center and the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute, who toured various Penn State research facilities. The center includes faculty from the College of Engineering, the College of Information Sciences and Technology, the Applied Research Laboratory, the Materials Research Institute and the Departments of Math and Materials Science and Engineering. The center leverages existing research efforts funded by the NRC, Department of Energy, the Navy, the Electric Power Research Institute, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Korea Hydro and Nuclear
SEDA-COG seminars to show energy customers how to save STATE COLLEGE — PPL Electric Utilities and FirstEnergy Corporation customers and service and materials providers can learn how to save money through energy rebates, incentives, programs and more at two upcoming breakfast seminars hosted by SEDA-Council of Governments’ Energy Resource Center. The interactive “Energizing Our Region” seminars focus on revised energy-efficiency programs that became effective June 1. These renewable technology and energyefficient practices and products started with PA Act 129 of 2009, which in its first three years helped Pennsylvanians save $4.2 billion in electricity costs, according to the state Public Utility Commission. Now in its third phase, the program may offer additional savings for participants. Since the programs’ last phase, many of the energy incentives offered by major electric utilities, including PPL and FirstEnergy, have changed. The voluntary demand response program is returning. Rebates for lighting and other efficient equipment continue to change with the technology. Programs to reduce residential energy use
have expanded. The delivery of programs through private sector contractors continues with some changes. Paid for by electric utility customers as a line item on their monthly bills, the rebates offered through these programs reduce the capital costs of investments in equipment and audits that reduce customers’ electricity use. The next workshop is for service and materials providers and FirstEnergy customers. It will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. The speaker will be Todd Kirkpatrick, First Energy’s C&I energy efficiency program manager. In addition to PPL and First Energy customers, equipment vendors, contractors, architects and engineers and others that provide goods and services could benefit from these seminars. The seminars are $25 each and registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.sedacog.org or contact SEDA-COG’s Jake Newton at (570) 5244491, extension 7289, or jnewton@seda-cog.org.
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REPRESENTATIVES FROM the State Nuclear Power Technology Research and Development Center and the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research amd Design Institute tour the newly developed Penn State Data Center on June 23. Power and UJV Rez, a nuclear research institute in the Czech Republic, in order to enhance future efforts that will be conducted as part of the center. “We are committing resources to this global effort to help other countries and to use our abilities and expertise to help nuclear power develop around the world. The Global Nuclear Power Safety Center is set to position the college and the university as a pioneer in helping to address global nuclear power safety concerns,” said Motta.
Local company named top contractor HARRISBURG — The Butz Family of Companies, consisting of Alexander Building Construction Co., Alvin H. Butz Inc. and Shoemaker Construction Co., earned a spot on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 400 contractors in 2016. This year, the firm ranked No. 329. “Our firms’ consistent ranking among the Top 400 contractors in the United States for more than 15 years demonstrates that our approach continues to bring exceptional value to our clients,” said Greg L. Butz, president and CEO. “Our success stems from our guiding philosophy to build on our tradition of excellence, perform with integrity, honesty, reliability and enthusiasm and our unwavering commitment to our clients and community.” ENR uses construction revenue from the previous year as its primary grading criteria. The Butz Family of Companies completed 39 projects in 2015, including the perioperative services expansion at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
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DEED TRANSFERS 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 JUNE 27-JULY 1 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Jody M. Berthold and Jody M. Sharer to Jody M. Sharer and Danan Sharer, 306 Hughes St., Bellefonte, $1. Frank Kowalczyk, Joseph Januszkiewicz and Kim J. Kowalczyk to Elwin L. Stewart and Barbra J. Christ, 325 W. High St., Bellefonte, $250,000. Charles M. Pollock and Gabrielle G. Pollock to Carmine Anthony Scutti and Elaine Marie Scutti, 127 E. Curtin St., Bellefonte, $415,000.
BENNER TOWNSHIP
George T. Lucas Jr. and Karen K. Lucas to Chance E. Gaines and Erin E. Lusk, 901 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $173,000. Dixon A. Waite Estate, Robert A. Waite, co-executor, and James I. Waite, co-executor, to T&M 50 Properties, 103 Waites Hill Road, Bellefonte, $400,000.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP
George E. Fultz and Nancy W. Fultz to Daniel J. Blevins and Erika L. Blevins, 307 Pine Aly, Milesburg, $1. William H. Shelter Estate and Douglas Lynn, executor, to Michael William Shelter and Billinda Diane Poponak, 205 Bomboy Road, Howard, $1. W. Blaine Thomas and Ami Dawn Thomas to Jonathan D. Rishell, 442 Kifer Road, Bellefonte, $227,500. Scott H. Schluter to Allen Grove and Sara Lauck, 1453 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $179,500.
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CENTRE HALL BOROUGH
Richard Hosterman and Sheree Hosterman to John P. Kertis, 104 W. Wilson St., Centre Hall, $160,000.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Jami L. Ruble and Justin Donald Ruble to Justin Donald Ruble and Arushi Sen, 248 Spring St., State College, $1. Gregory T. Hayes and Meghan Flannery Hayes to Denis M. Collura and Geraldine H. Collura, 150 Harris Drive, State College, $400,100. John B. Cox and Jill N. Cox to Devereux N. Saller Jr. and Carol K. Saller, 295 Holly Ridge Drive, State College, $800,000. Richard L. Betts and Elizabeth B. Betts to Edit A. Pena, 305 Village Heights Drive, State College, $118,000. William D. Walter to Jodi Alessandri and Ricardo Alessandri, 119 Winchester Court, State College, $222,000. Russell R. Helt, Carol A. Helt, Josh A. Schoenly and Pamela N. Schoenly to Tiffany Glab and Ryan Myers, 542 Gerald St., State College, $244,900. Stephen G. Sheetz and Nancy L. Sheetz to Night Starr PA LLC, 2000 E. College Ave., State College, $450,000. Robin L. Reese and Kimberly M. Reese to David L. Caris and Andreina J. Caris, 2697 Penbrook Lane, State College, $242,000. Jon J. Costello to James J. Spicer and Diana L. Spicer, 507 First Ave., Lemont, $173,000. Richard Douglas Schultz to Matthew W. Endres and Erin L. Connolly, 882 Greenbriar Drive, State College, $562,000. Davis & Wagner Inc. and Brookside Homes to Curtis W. Kunes, 430 Shiloh Road, State College, $200,000. Aimee C. Geduldig to Dennis F. Harris Jr., 2501 Buchenhorst Road, State College, $185,000. GD Kissinger Testamentary Trust and David B. Lee Trustee to Colleen Alice Seehafer, John G. Kissinger and Brian F. Kissinger, 600 E. Branch Road, State College, $1. Deed Transfers, Page 30
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HOWARD BOROUGH
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CURTIN TOWNSHIP
Scott R. Ward, Brian L. Ward, Eric M. Fritz, Jo Ann V. Fritz and Dewey E. Fitz to Nicholas R. Keller and Angela Estella Hughes, 691 Bear Ridge Road, Orviston, $51,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Marian S. Nelson-Cole Estate, Marian Nelson Estate, Sharon M. Jodon, co-adminstratrix, and Susan E. Nelson-Zong, co-adminstratix, to Sharon M. Jodon and Susan E. Nelson-Zong, 1478 Linn St., State College, $1. James L. Taylor III and Angela S. Taylor to Frederick L. Metzger Jr., 2294 Autumnwood Drive, State College, $352,000. Katherine L. Hickner and Michael A. Hickner to Kyle C. Kensinger and Melaine A. Parenteau, 709 Devonshire Drive, State College, $273,000. Carole M. Wills to Patrick Kasper, 751 Breezewood Drive, State College, $258,000. Martin Turecky and Zuzana Turecky to Geoffrey S. Ehringer and Krista L. Ehringer, 1194 Northampton St., State College, $572,000. Thomas F. Songer by attorney, Johnson Farm Associates and S&A Homes Inc. to Xiaoning Lu and Rongying Wang, 200 Hawknes Road, State College, $278,454. Stephen Mershon and Joyce A. Mershon to Linying Luo and Xiao Liu, 1346 N. Foxpoint Drive, State College, $493,370. George Lynn Hargrove and Mare Kay Hargrove to Sunita Mohd Fau Dillon and Samuel Adam Isa Mognet, 136 W. Aaron Drive, State College, $270,00. Paul A. Roelle and Cynthia M. Roelle to Sarah C. Ritter and Dustin W. Ritter, 164 Red Willow Road, State College, $359,900.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Bette R. Braucht Estate, Della Bette Estate and Dennis Reif, executor, to Dale A. Halderman, 699 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $870,000. Mary Marcum and William Marcum to Andrew William Riddle and Kristen B. Riddle, 128 Bilmar Lane, Spring Mills, $345,000. John B. Smith and Catherine F. Smith to John B. Smith and Catherine F. Smith, 246 Brush Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $1.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Jonathan B. Riding and Trisha Riding to Robert C. Shedd and Bethanne M. Shedd, 102 Macintosh Court, Port Matilda, $321,600. Christian Fishel to Crystal L. Egan, 3171 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $375,000. Brendan J Goss and Lisa M. Goss to Mark M. Lozinski and Regina H. Lozinski, 512 Lutz Lane, Port Matilda, $329,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
James T. Candor and Lee Ann Hess Candor to Robert S. Hodder Jr. and Susan Lyn M. Hodder, 1407 Brenton Circle, Boalsburg, $286,000. Garth A. Benton, Sarah J. Benton and Sara J. Benton to Kevin A. Snook and Margaret J. Slattery, 810 Outer Drive, State College, $375,000. J. Garry Mcshea and Priscilla A. Mcshea to James A. Toto, Antonette R. Toto and Diane Marie Dearmitt, 140 Lee Ave., Boalsburg, $90,000. Rocky Ridge Partnership to Zachary R. Morgan and Cyntha A. Young, 126 Derek Drive, Boalsburg, $524,900. Jeffrey T. Stetson and Marlene G. Stetson to Daniel F. McKinley, 120 Gaylord Lane, Boalsburg, $630,000. Ronald E. Vezza to Carol Lukenheimer, 180 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $382,000.
Chassidy M. Rellinger and Jeremy A. Rellinger to GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust and Amber Leissner, trustee, 202 Wiltshire Drive, Bellefonte, $305,000. GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust and Amber Leissner, trustee, to Jenna M. Holsberger and Michael T. Holsberger, 302 Wiltshire Drive, Bellefonte, $305,000. Jesse M. Carl and Shelia E. Carl to Darren M. Petrunak, 103 Patricia Lane, Pleasant Gap, $179,900. JFDC Land Acquistion LLC to Kathleen A. Gibson, 210 Jonathan Lane, Bellefonte, $181,360. John A. Leiter and Rhonda R. Leiter to Thomas J. Harris and Janet L. Harris, 102 Jenjo Drive, Bellefonte, $290,000.
Jonathan T. Long to Ross C. Hoy, 148 Hogan Lane, Howard, $168,000.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Lois E. Reese Estate, A. Judith Watson, executrix, and Matthew Reese to Steven L. Reese, 116 Steele Hollow Road, Julian, $1. Nancy Ellen Hepfer Estate, Charles Max Hepfer II, William Edward Hepfer, Judith Ann Hurd and Judith Ann Confer to Charles Max. Hepfer II, 3898 S. Eagle Valley Road, Julian, $1.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Geoffrey T. Cozine and Rebecca J. Cozine to Elizabeth A. Minich and Joseph R. Minich, 207 Pickwick Ave, State College, $237,500. Coltn Green to Coltn Green, 448 Meeks Lane, Port Matilda, $1. Asif Khatri to Michael R. Lebo and Brenda J. Lebo, 149 Bolton Ave., State College, $65,000. Joel T. Blunk and Kristen Saacke Blunk to Michael S. Ozarki and Brianna N. Hall, 207 Bellvue Circle, State College, $252,000. Joanne Rutkowski, Arthur S. Dervaes, Carol S. Gall by agent and Mark E. Gall by agent to Valerie Flamini Caldwell, 388 Oakwood Ave., State College, $262,000. Nancy L. Schwartz and Gary M. Gdula to Leslie L. Pitzer, 745 Galen Drive, State College, $182,000. Thomas C. Koppman and Lara E. Koppman to Lara E. Wutz and Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., 139 Gibson Place, Port Matilda, $412,100. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. to George Charles Bawley and Charlene J. Peachey- Brawley, 139 Gibson Place, Port Matilda, $412,100.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Karen Zelinksy Kite, Karen Zelinsky and John Kite to Christopher A. Beem and Patricia C. Beem, 467 Martin Terrance, State College, $398,000. Herbert A. Mckinstry to Pugh Street LP, 522 S. Pugh St., State College, $1. S. Diane Brannon to Theodore John Hovick and Katherine Miller Hovick, 511 Ridge Ave., State College, $358,500. Ari Kelman and Lesley S. Kelman to Abigail F. Jones and Christopher R. Jones, 420 S. Patterson St., State College, $695,000. Stephen O. Hopins and Elisa S. Hopkins to Stephen O. Hopkins and Elisa S. Hopkins, 450 Glen Road, State College, $1. Kevin A. Snook and Margaret J. Slattery to Catherine T. Lauvaux and Thomas C. Y. Lauvaux, 320 E. Whitehall Road, State College, $300,000. Matthew B. Royer and Kerry M. Royer to Kathryn E. Oyler and Jared W. Oyler, 227 Hillcrest Ave., State College, $392,000. Gregory Fox and Shelia G. West to Sascha D. Meinrath, 530 W. Fairmount Ave., State College, $528,000. GRK Associates to William C. Yarnell and Victoria A. Yarnell, 1530 Blue Course Drive, State College, $125,000. Gregory M. Buechele and Trevor J. Walter to Nittany Houses LP, 456 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $325,000. Andrew Daniloff, Adrienne Vesely and Adrienne Daniloff to Michael P. Walsh and Kimberly A. Walsh, 642 Fairway Road, State College, $327,900. Thomas C. Flavo and Anne L. Flavo to Hayley R. Springer, 1745 Blue Course Drive, State College, $148,000. Thomas P. Wilson and Danielle M. Wilson to Beaver Ave LP, 637 W. Beaver Ave., State College, $320,000. GD Kissinger Testamentary Trust and David B. Lee, trustee, to Collen Alice Seehafer, John G. Kissinger and Brian F. Kissinger, 108 W. Beaver Ave., State College, $1. Robert J. Kearney, Bogumila Kearney and Robert S. Kearney to Thomas G. Pilato, Tracy L. Pilato and Noah A. Pliato, 239 S. Sparks St., State College, $260,000.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH
Marilyn P. Schaar to Marilyn Scharr Living Trust and Marilyn Patricia Scharr, 107 N. Fourth St., Philipsburg, $1. James A. Doran to Joseph P. McGee, 931 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, $34,600.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Brian B. Winser to Theodore L. Coulter, 135 Coulter Lane, Spring Mills, $235,000. John P. Kertis to Eric P. Fye and Shanna L. Fye, 144 Tyler Road, Centre Hall, $210,000.
RUSH TOWNSHIP
Paul John Gallo, Michal Marie, Michal M. Mease and Lisa M. Sievers to Alfred C. Sievers and Lisa M. Sievers, 636 Loch Lomond Road, Philipsburg, $1. Marian L. Martin, Robert J. Hentschel and Mary Hentschel to Coy L. Thomas Jr. and Jenifer L. Thomas, 1870 Hannah Furnance Road, Philipsburg, $305,000.
UNION TOWNSHIP $1.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Edith A. Benner and David S. Benner, 395 Dix Run Road, Julian,
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Stephen E. Caldana and Kathy J. Caldana to Stanley G. Orth and Sandra E. Orth, 854 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, $1.
Frank Emmerling to Diana Bowser and Christian Bowser, 602 Mountain Stone Road, Bellefonte, $130,000. E. Marie Barrickman, Elizabeth M. Bradley and Daniel M. Bradley to Gautum Srinivasan, 103 Pebble Lane, Bellefonte, $132,000. Robert E. Tate by attorney, Robert Edwin Tate Sr. by attorney, Ellen J. Tate by attorney and Ellen Jane Tate by attorney to Gregory A. Butts and Shawnie K. Butts, 806 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte, $89,274.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Kay Y. Deeg Estate and Cyntha K. Manning, executrix, to Susan M. Steinike, 120 Jonathan Lane, Bellefonte, $190,000. Judy S. Haranin, Henry Scott Haranin and Jane L. Haranin to Henry Scott Haranin and Jane L. Haranin, 421 Valentine Hill Road, Bellefonte, $1. Joshua L. Klenzing and Megan L. Klenzing to Evan M. Smith, 306 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, $157,500.
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ROOMMATE WANTED Univ Dr and Easterly $575 furnished private room no private bath w/d in unit
I’m looking for a grad student or professional roommate to share a 3 story townhouse. University Dr. Walking distance to campus On Bus Route Private Room/AC 1 1/2 bath Quiet Neighborhood Lower level is my home office Large Balcony Shared use of: Kitchen/Bathrooms/ Laundry/ Living Room This will not be a place for friends and parties. I work from home. Quiet is necessary. Wi-FI Furnished with: Full size bed/dresser/lamp/AC unit/small side table Close to downtown. EVERYTHING Included in Rent (except if you want your own TV in your room TV in LR MUST AGREE to cleaning shared areas I’m a chill person. I am from State College. 48 yrs old/young Serious inquiries only Text or.call if.interested and I’ll send.pics Total Rent $575/mo. One months security deposit Available Aug 20 possibly sooner No.pets Will go fast! LOCATION NO PETS (814) 222-1000
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One Bedroom near Nittany Mall Lower level of duplex small walk-out basement apartment available 08/01. Suitable for one or two persons. No Pets. No smoking. $545 per month plus electric (heat). Water, sewer, trash collection included. Off street parking for two cars. Kitchen has refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, disposal. Years lease required. Call 814-404-3516 9AM-8PM for information.
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Bellefonte Work Force Housing Enjoy the amenities of living in downtown Bellefonte. 1&2 Bedroom units are available in a newly constructed Garman House located at 112 East High Street. Additional 2&3 bedroom units are available in a beautifully restored Cadillac Building. Property Management Inc is expecting an August move-in for these convenient new location. Both locations include on-site laundry facilities, energy efficient appliances (including a dishwasher), Vinyl Wood Plank flooring in the living spaces, carpeted bedrooms and spectacular views. Rents range from $774.00 - $1097/ month. Lower rates may be available to disabled persons. Please visit www.rentpmi.com Utilities Included: Sewer Water Trash One parking space Tenant Paid Utilities Electric Internet Phone Cable Applicants will be screened for creditworthiness, background and income qualification. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING 814.548.7393
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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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3 Bedroom 2 Bath in scenic Boalsburg Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath apartments available in Boalsburg. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, with a stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Washer and dryer hook up in every unit as well as on-site laundry facilities. The master bedroom features its own private bathroom. All windows have blinds already installed, and the units have wall to wall carpeting. Water, sewer, trash is included in the rent. Up to 2 cats allowed per unit with additional deposit and monthly pet fee. Minutes from State College, and I-99. Income estrictions apply, Section 8 accepted. Visit our website at www.rentpmi.com Rents starting at $886.00/month all utilities except electric included! What a value! (814)-278-7700
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Country living 4 bedroom, 3 bath MUST SEE Large 2561 square foot home is nestled in a wooded setting just minutes from downtown State College. This house offers four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large living room, eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, sitting room and a full unfinished basement. Rent is $1700.00 per month plus utilities. Enjoy the warmth of your propane fire place in the cold winter months and relax on the deck enjoying the sounds of nature in the PA spring, summer and fall! 814-278-7700
3 BEDROOMS (ONE VERY LARGE), 1 BATH, LARGE LIVING ROOM, LARGE DINING ROOM VERY LARGE KITCHEN, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR BASEMENT WITH 1/2 BATHROOM, SMALL YARD WITH PARKING ADJACENT TO HOUSE NEAR COURTHOUSE-HISTORIC DISTRICT $975+UT NEAR CATA BUS 814-571-0328
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Quaint three bedroom, 1 bath apartment boasts a unique two-story floor plan. Close to downtown yet still offers enough distance to be away from the hustle and bustle. Washer and dryer included, off street parking included. Walking distance to camp. Each bedroom has a privacy lock for added safety and privacy. Please call for a showing. Graduate students and professionals only. 3 person occupancy available 8/6/16. 814-278-7700
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14 PAIR Men’s dress pants size 34 X 31, all like new, $1.00 pair. (814) 238-4469
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This great 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home features over 1440 square feet of living space, plus an additional room upstairs which can be turned into a den. Enjoy watching wildlife from your back porch or from all of the windows in the living room. This house offers a one car garage, and a partially finished basement, on a nice wooded lot. Rent is $1235.00 per month plus all utilities. 814-278-7700
COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.
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Skills Needed: • Great Customer Service • Ability to Supervise Trainees • Pickup & Delivery Truck Driving • Knowledge of Centre County • Furniture Moving Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Contact by calling 814-353-9081, or pick up an application at 3047 Benner Pike, Bellefonte.
HELP WANTED Look ing f or more p ay ? Look no more. We provide you with an exceptional training program that rewards you with a raise at the completion of each level. That’ s up to 3 raises in your first year We also offer great promotion opportunities, e ible scheduling, paid vacation, benefits and a savings plan
Cook s and D ish wash ers Stop by: Crac k er B arrel 2 1 5 Colonnad e B lv d . State College, P A 1 6 8 0 3 Or call: ( 8 1 4 ) 2 3 8 - 3 4 1 4 www crackerbarel com Crac k er B arrel Old Cou ntry Store EOE
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BRASS Chandelier, 6 lights, working cond., asking $25.00 Call (814) 574-6387 COFFEE Table with glass top, beautiful carved base, $100. Phone (814) 574-6387 HONEYWELL Air purifier, air filtration system, works, Asking $20. Call (814) 574-6387
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1940 ERA Running German Two-Dialed Electric Ceiling Clock with Control Panel $250 (814) 342-3709
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Ascom Translator 148 to 175 . $10, Call (814) 238-4469
CITIZEN’S Band transceivers; Johnson, messenger, 3, mobile, lafayette, 525 mobile and lafayette comstat 25 base. $50/all. Call (814) 238-4469 FREE- Older Issues of Car & Driver, Mac World, Mac User, Tandy Computer, Motor Trend, Consumer Report, Ham Radio, Money, & Popular Science Magazines. Call (814) 238-4469 KD-300 , 250 mhz, frequency counter, $5. Call (814) 238-4469 Large Box of assorted wooden picture frames, good condition, $30. Call (814) 238-4469 Old Electric A/C motor, westinghose fjac style 800759 asking $30. Call (814) 238-4469 REALISTIC vacuum tube fm tuner mdel 204a, $10, Call (814) 238-4469
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TERRY Camper 25 ft. long, sleeps 6, microwave, a/c, new roof , new tires, good condition. asking $3500 obo, (814) 470-5319
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1989 HONDA Motorcycle NX 250, w/6400 mi. Comes with new helmet and riding jacket. Asking $1500 firm. Call (814) 777-1613; 8am-8pm.
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CANOE Pkg- 18’ grumman, 70’s aira, heavy duty, aluminum canoe, Minnekota tolling motor w/mount, paddles (4), anchors, PSD (6), seat cushions, tie pads, etc. $600. (814) 238-8186 SNARK Sea devil, 12’ long, 250 lbs capacity, mainsail & jib, garage kept. Asking $875 OBO. Call 717-756-1702
FOR I M M E D I A TE SA LE Land and B uilding, zoned commercial, Auto Dealer location with lot for 50 cars, sq ft office newly remodeled, public sewer & water. eady to go Move in ondition Rt. 220 in Wingate across from B EASD Sheet formerly abco Auto Sales
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