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Drone, body cams in plans for police By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Ferguson Township supervisors passed a capital improvement plan Sept. 18 that includes a drone and body cameras for police. Chief Chris Albright said his department hopes to split the cost of a drone with Patton Township Police at a cost of about $8,000 for the model they want. It will give officers a bird’sTIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
FISHERMEN ON Spring Creek can thank the efforts of the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited for giving them pristine trout waters to fish from. TU recently received federal funding to address three trouble areas in the Spring Creek Watershed. The projects will begin in Spring 2018.
eye view in situations that normally require a helicopter, Albright told The Gazette. He referenced a case from February 2016, where a woman’s body was dumped along Plainfield Drive. “Essentially, what we had to do was have PSP come up with a helicopter,” he said, referring to Pennsylvania State Police. But putting a helicopter in the air is massively expensive. Ferguson, Page 9
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Group receives $160K grant Trout Unlimited continues to protect local waterways By G. KERRY WEBSTER editor@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — There’s just no stopping the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited and its mission to protect the pristine drinking water residents of State College and the surrounding areas enjoy. Since 2012, the group has completed, or is currently in the process of completing, 11 habitat restoration projects throughout Centre County. These projects were funded by a $69,800 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, along with $165,000 in local matching money. They include riparian buffer planting at Milesburg, McCoy Dam, Deer Creek Lane and Fisherman’s Paradise, and bank stabilization projects at Oak Hall and near The Distillery. As these projects wrap up, TU already is planning its next step in continuing to keep the Spring Creek Watershed pristine. And, once again, the National Fish and Wildlife Federation has stepped up to help.
According to SCCTU president Robert K. Vierck, NFWF has awarded the chapter another grant, this time in the amount of $160,700 for more habitat improvement projects. Coupled with $100,640 in contributions from partner agencies such as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Centre County Conservation District, ClearWater Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Conservancy, the University Area Joint Authority and Centre Region Parks and Recreation, it looks as though TU volunteers will be busy for a few more years to come. “We need to keep the momentum going,” Vierck told Centre County Gazette. “This chapter has done a lot for the local watershed and has worked hard to keep the headwaters of Spring Creek clean. We’re going to keep doing that, and grants like this sure help out. We’re very fortunate to get it.” The money will be distributed for projects at three sites. Trout Unlimited, Page 5
Area woman to start local chapter for elk preservation By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com
Margie Ross fell in love with Pennsylvania’s elk country from horseback. She thinks others could connect with the natural beauty in their own ways, too, and hopes local residents will join her in her quest of preservation. Ross said she is looking for volunteers and committee members for a Centre County chapter of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, which is connected to the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette. Elk and habitat preservation is serious busiPolice Blotter ..................... 2 Death Notices ................... 6
ness in the U.S. The elk, like many other wild animals, were nearly wiped out as European settlers moved across the continent. In places where there were still elk, they began to compete with cattle for grazing. With eastern elk now extinct, wildlife organizations, hunters and activists have Elk, Page 8
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THE PENN STATE Nittany Lions will have a new “old” look Sept. 30 when they take the field at Beaver Stadium against Big Ten opponent Indiana. The Lions will debut new uniforms that feature elements of uniforms worn throughout the decades of Penn State football. See story on page 5.
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Women’s Corner ............. 30 Around & In Town .......... 32
What’s Happening .......... 35 Business ........................... 37
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DESIGN SHOW: Recent graphic arts graduates of South Hills School of Business and Technology had an opportunity to show off their creativity at the 10th annual Infusive Design Art Show. Page 14
ROLLING ON: The State College Little Lion football team ran its record to 4-0 with a Sept. 22 victory at Mechanicsburg. See a recap of last weekend’s high school gridiron games, as well as a look ahead to this week. Page 23
THE QUEEN: Anita Ditz recently retired as Shlow Library’s children librarian. On Sept. 23, children, family members, work colleagues and friends gathered to honor her and her accomplishments. Page 15
NEW EDITOR: There’s a new editor in charge at the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte. Martin Miller brings more than 40 years of stamp collecting experience to the position. Page 32
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CORRECTION — Vaughn Shirk Interior Design is located at 117 W. Main St. in Boalsburg. The address was listed incorrectly in an article that appeared on page 30 of the Sept. 21 edition of Centre County Gazette.
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A 90-year-old man was killed during a motorcycle accident Sept. 22 where East College Avenue meets Walker Meadow Road in Walker Township. Troopers said Harold E. Zimmerman, of Snydertown, rear-ended a Ford Focus while the car was making a left turn. Police did not provide further details. qqq Troopers said they filed theft charges in a dispute between campers at the Grange Fair. According to a report, a 26-year-old Port Matilda man stole a camper registration from a 52-year-old Bellefonte woman and affixed it to his own camper sometime from 11:30 p.m. Aug. 17 through 9 p.m. Aug. 18. qqq Two kayaks were reported stolen from Colyer Lake in Potter Township, police said. A 51-year-old Centre Hall woman said the kayaks went missing sometime between Sept. 2 and Sept. 23. One is a red 2016 10-foot Red Tiger. The other is an orange 2015 10-foot Sundolphin. They were taken from the Lingle Road boat launch area. qqq Four people reported items stolen to police after they said their cars were broken into along East Park Avenue in Snow Shoe Borough sometime between 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and 5:50 a.m. Sept. 18 qqq A 52-year-old Bellefonte man faces strangulation charges after officers said he strangled a 48-year-old Bellefonte woman during a domestic dispute at 7:45 a.m. Sept. 21 at 122 Jenjo Drive in Walker Township. Police said the woman was freed and ran to another residence and called 911 after the incident. The man was jailed on $15,000 bail. qqq Rebecca Shirey, 32, and Robert Page, 37, both face charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana at 114 Smith Drive, Potter Township, at 9:31 p.m. Sept. 21, according to police.
qqq A property owner at 1300 Halfmoon Valley Road told police someone damaged her yard and fence with a vehicle then fled the scene Sept. 21. Troopers said the vehicle was traveling west at 2:25 a.m. when they lost control, went into the oncoming lane and exited the road. The vehicle went through the yard and struck a fence before the driver drove away from the scene. The vehicle is believed to be a white sedan or coupe with damage to the passenger’s side and the side mirror. qqq Dawn I. Shortledge, of Loganton, was not hurt when her SUV rolled over after she swerved to miss a deer at 11:44 p.m. Sept. 21 along Bull Run Road near Turkey Hollow Road, police said. qqq Paige L. Hines, of East Freedom, was not hurt when her car traveled through a split intersection in Philipsburg Borough at Centre and Beaver streets at 4:35 a.m. Sept. 22. Her car struck a curb and a fire hydrant before coming to a stop against a tree, police said. qqq Police said a 21-year-old Milesburg woman was intoxicated during a traffic stop at 1:42 a.m. Sept. 22 along Richmond Road in Boggs Township. Charges are pending results of a blood draw. qqq A 19-year-old Belleville man was found driving under the influence after officers said he was intoxicated during a traffic stop at 11:57 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 100 block of College Avenue in Spring Township. Charges are pending the results of a blood draw.
STATE POLICE AT PHILIPSBURG No one was hurt in a one-vehicle crash at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 13 along Tyrone Pike near Water Line Road in Philipsburg BorPolice Blotter, Page 6
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DA plans to refile dismissed charges in Piazza case By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
BELLEFONTE — Former Beta Theta Pi fraternity members still facing charges in connection with the February death of Timothy Piazza waived their rights to appear at a formal arraignment, scheduled Sept. 27 in Bellefonte, on charges that were bound over earlier in the month. The Centre County District Attorney’s office recently filed information for the formal arraignments for the Alpha Upsilon chapter at Penn State and 12 of its 14 former brothers who had a variety of misdemeanors and summary offenses bound over to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas on Sept. 1. Information was filed earlier for two others who waived preliminary hearings on charges of tampering with evidence. According to court records, the individual defendants filed waivers to appear at arraignment, though there is no record of a waiver for the Alpha Upsilon chapter. At the same time charges were bound over, District Judge Allen Sinclair dropped a host of other charges, including felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter and simple assault, against eight men, and an involuntary manslaughter charge against the chapter, following a preliminary hearing that took place over seven days throughout the summer. Various misdemeanor charges also were dismissed at the time, and four defendants facing single misdemeanor counts saw their cases dismissed. District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller vowed at the time that her office would seek to refile the involuntary manslaughter charges and possibly other charges. On Sept. 26, she said that is still the case. “We still have the same intentions,” Parks Miller said. Charges that were bound over include hazing, recklessly endangering another person, furnishing alcohol to minors, unlawful acts relative to liquor, tampering
with evidence and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Under Pennsylvania law, the district attorney can refile charges that are dismissed at the district court level. Parks Miller will argue that Sinclair committed an error of law in dismissing charges and ask that he be moved aside for another district judge to determine if those charges should move forward. Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore from Lebanon, N.J., died from brain injuries and internal bleeding caused by multiple falls during an alcohol-fueled bid acceptance night at the fraternity that included a drinking gauntlet for pledges. Defense attorneys argued their clients’ limited roles in the night and that their actions did not meet the standards of recklessness and malice required for the most serious charges. “This was an exceedingly reckless situation,” Parks Miller said after preliminary hearing earlier this month. “We described it as planning an event for maximum destruction to get people fatally drunk on purpose. As a result, a young man died unnecessarily. We just think the charges needed to match that. Involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault match that behavior and they need to be held accountable for what they did.” She also said at the time that Sinclair threw out the involuntary manslaughter charge against eight defendants and left reckless endangerment charges, but that the standard for recklessness in both charges was the same. New charges also could still be filed in the case. The surveillance video and equipment from inside the fraternity house that has been used extensively in the case is with the FBI for forensic analysis after investigators said earlier this summer they had evidence that video from the fraternity basement had been deleted. If video is recovered it could yield new evidence or charges. Parks Miller said Sept. 1 that her office would seek a new hearing on dismissed
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■ Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi — 50 counts of hazing, 48 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 48 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor Piazza, Page 6
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School board, administrators continue talks By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — State College Area School Board and district administrators continued discussions Sept. 25 about proposed changes that would extend the elementary school day and provide a later start time for middle schools and the high school. Superintendent Bob O’Donnell asked the board to consider voting at its Monday, Oct. 9, meeting to authorize continued development of the proposal and to vote in December on approval of the changes. The new times would be implemented for the 2018-19 school year if approved. O’Donnell said there isn’t a perfect solution, but the board will consider whether the proposed changes better meet the needs for student learning. “Is it better than where we are?” O’Donnell said. “And we do have two options. That will be the decision. Is it better than what we’re currently doing? Is it better for all kids than what we currently have?” District teachers voted in April to approve a contract change in support of a proposal to provide more planning and instruction time at the elementary level and later start times for the secondary schools. Elementary schools currently start at 8:44 a.m. and end at 2:50 p.m. Under a revised proposal, the elementary school day would be extended by 44 minutes, starting at 8:10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. Middle school start and end times would shift from the current 8:10 a.m. to 3:14 p.m. schedule to 8:40 a.m. to 3:42 p.m. High school times would move from an 8:10 a.m. to 3:16 p.m. schedule to 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. For the elementary schools, the current school day of six hours and six minutes is among the shortest in the state. The proposed change would add 24 minutes of core instruction time each day, more time for art, library and physical education and a fifth special class each week. A world language has been floated as a potential fifth special, but community forums have elicited other ideas as well, O’Donnell said. “Although we believe there’s quite a bit of interest in
the world language piece there’s been quite a few other ideas that have come forward that make a lot of sense too,” O’Donnell said. “Our goal will be to find the best opportunity.” Assistant superintendent for elementary education Vernon Bock would work with Parent Teacher Student Organizations and conduct parent surveys to further explore the fifth elementary special option. O’Donnell added that the district should help students and families with adjusting to new sleep patterns with the earlier start time. “The key to that part of the transition would be helping families with highly qualified experts,” he said. The longer elementary day would result in no increase in homework, and could result in a reduction. The district is currently working on a revised homework policy. For middle school and high school students, the current start time is in opposition to sleep research that recommends a later start time for adolescent and teenage students, the district has said. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a start time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. for middle school and high school students. The high school proposal could include a “zero period” in the morning and potential online learning options to meet flexibility needs for students who participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities. O’Donnell said athletic director Chris Weakland has had conversations with other athletic directors and the Mid-Penn Conference about more efficient scheduling for State College’s sports teams. “We want to prioritize, regardless of what transpires with the day, trying to schedule more strategically so students miss less learning time,” O’Donnell said. The district is continuing to evaluate transportation and staffing costs that would result from the change. The addition of a fifth elementary subject would require eight to 10 additional teachers resulting in staffing costs of about $1 million. For transportation, the addition of equipment and driver costs would add an estimated $250,000 annually, down from an initial estimate of $500,000. Three bus drivers would need to be added to accommodate the new schedule.
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Different transportation scenarios will be developed for SCASD and non-SCASD bus routes to better understand the cost impact. Charter and private schools are not required to make their schedules align with the public school district. The proposal was created in collaboration with teachers, staff, parents and community members to align “with the district’s strategic goals to engage and support the whole student, foster continuous growth for every child, and close individual achievement and opportunity gaps.” Board member Penni Fishbaine said she knows O’Donnell and the administration have for years been looking at ways to increase student learning. “Behind the scenes, the heart of this matter is to help improve student learning for all students,” Fishbaine said. “For that I really applaud the administration because I know the reasons behind this.” She said she understand the concerns that have been expressed by families about the earlier start time and longer day for elementary students. Though Fishbaine said she personally doesn’t think the proposed start times are perfect, she added she hopes families can look at the benefits for all students. “An extra 44 minutes with nurturing professionals in my mind is a good place to be,” Fishbaine said. “I don’t want us to let the perfect be the enemy of the good here,” board vice chairman Jim Leous said. “I think we have a pretty good proposal, a pretty good thesis for why we are doing this. ... I appreciate what you’ve done so far and I’m looking forward to what you’re going to do in the next couple of months.” Leous said he would like to see a plan for assessing the change before it comes to a vote in December. Board member Laurel Zydney said positive conversations have come from the proposal but said she thinks more time is needed to fully evaluate the impacts for students, families and the community. “I think it’s important we really have a picture of what extending the day will look like in the life of a child,” Zydney said. “My biggest concern is the pace. I know there is a desire to do it soon, but taking time will allow us to deal with those impacts.”
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Lions ready to sport their new ‘old’ look Uniforms will pay tribute to generations past By JAMES TURCHICK correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Nittany Lions will run onto the field at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a slightly new look. Well, actually, an old look, but something to shake things up. Combining elements of uniforms from every generation of great Penn State teams, the new uniforms span a century and hold secrets not everyone may know. “This is something, to be honest with you, we’ve been talking about, me and (former equipment manager) Spider (Caldwell) started conversations about, from the day I arrived,” James Franklin said when the “Generations of Greatness” uniform was unveiled in June. “About a way to honor our history and our traditions, and do something fun and a little bit different.”
It definitely will be different. The current stripe-less jerseys will be taking the week off. Everything fans can expect they’ve seen at some point before, if they’re old enough. “I like throwbacks,” wide receiver Juwan Johnson said during a recent press conference. “When I got here, I always wanted to try different uniforms and see what Penn State can add a twist to … I’ve never had white cleats before.” Johnson caught the game-winning touchdown against Iowa on Sept. 23. Starting from the top down, Penn State’s helmets are getting a makeover. From 1959 to ’61 and from 1967 to ’74, and once more briefly in 2012, the Nittany Lions’ helmets featured numbers. For this game, the numbers will be back, but the helmets will also feature oldschool gray facemasks (these days they are blue).
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SPENCER T. FOLMAR, right, directs actor Daniel MacPherson during the shooting of “Generational Sins” on location in Clearfield County in 2016.
Hollywood director comes home with groundbreaking film By KAREN WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, when filmmaker Spencer T. Folmar thinks of “home,” he pictures the rolling hills of Clearfield County. So when the 2008 West Branch High School graduate got together with his cousin, Dax Spanogle, to write a screenplay about estranged brothers returning home to confront their past, he didn’t think twice about setting the film in Central Pennsylvania. That film, “Generational Sins,” is set to be released nationally Thursday, Oct. 6, but its world premiere will take place one day earlier at the Historic Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg. “This is going to be a proper Hollywood event,” Folmar said, complete with a red carpet, search lights and members of the cast and crew in attendance. “Philipsburg is going to look like Hollywood on Oct. 5.” Folmar, who also directed and produced the film, described “Generational Sins” as a heavy drama. “This movie is about two brothers and their journey to reconcile with their abusive, alcoholic father. Some people have compared it to ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ except that whenever you leave the theater, you won’t be more depressed, but actually kind of hopeful,” he explained with a grin. “It takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster, but prescreening and early reviews have been really positive. People find the journey worthwhile.” Produced by Folmar’s production company, Third Brother Films, the movie is rated PG-13 and stars Australian actor Daniel MacPherson, Dax Spanogle, Barrett Donner and Bill Farmer. Some of Folmar’s immediate family members also appear in the movie, including his mother and father, who still
reside in Grassflat. Folmar himself even makes what he calls a “Hitchcock” cameo appearance. Some of the locations local viewers may recognize in the film include the Super 322 Drive-In, downtown Clearfield, the former Arrowhead Restaurant and Gates Hardware in Curwensville. In fact, Folmar said, approximately 80 percent of the movie was shot in Central Pennsylvania. “This is really my love letter to growing up in this area,” Folmar said. “I think that people who watch this film are really going to appreciate just how authentically Pennsylvanian it is. I wanted to represent accurately what it’s like to live here and to grow up in a small town, and I wanted to share some of the beauty of this area.” Shooting in Clearfield County was a great experience for the whole cast and crew, Folmar said, and even a year later, the cast still reminisces about their time spent on location in Central Pennsylvania. Executive producer Thurman Mason said, “I don’t think we could have made this film without the people of Clearfield County. They literally became a member of our cast and crew. They opened their doors to us, and because of them, we were able to accomplish so much with the limited tools and capital that we had as small independent film makers. It was a pleasure working with them. It really was.” Folmar, who graduated from Grove City College with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, also holds a master’s degree in theological studies from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fla. He has trademarked a new genre of films with the release of “Generational Sins”: “hard-faith” films. Director, Page 6
“The number on the helmet, there have been different times we’ve done that. So, we started out just in one small time period, and then we said we actually have a number of years that we could use that to really tell our history in a very unique and specific way to Penn State,” Franklin said. The last time numbers were included on helmets was in 2012, when the Lions wore a No. 42 to honor injured linebacker Mike Mauti at the end of the season. Heading down to the jersey, the sleeves will feature a white stripe. Penn State had the white stripe consistently as recently as 2011. From 1957 to 1966 and from 1982 to 1989, the team wore the white stripe. During the 1982-1989 stint, the Lions won two consensus national championships. The uniforms also will feature a blue strip running down the side of its pants.
That’s something Penn State did between 1952 and 1968. On the front of the jersey will be block uniform numbers. Donned in the mid1950s and the ’60s, this was the style when Penn State won its first bowl game — the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia in 1959. History is all over the place with these jerseys. Other features are the white cleats worn during the 1979 Sugar Bowl, an ode to the Lion Shrine and striped socks. “I think it’s something that does two things. It really shows and reinforces all the tremendous history and tradition that we have here … and we can honor those things and tell this unbelievable story that we have here at Penn State of our history, and what better way to do it than with this uniform,” Franklin said. The game featuring the uniforms, against Indiana, kicks off at 3:30 p.m.
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this site. He said the scope of this project includes installing a riparian buffer along the length of the stream owned by College Township. “The purpose of these restoration projects is to improve water quality by reducing erosion, sedimentation and nutrient inputs while creating habitat for a self-sustaining trout population,” said Veirck. “We are deeply appreciative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant which will be a continuation of 15 highly successful stream restoration projects implemented in the Spring Creek watershed since 1990.” Although the projects will wrap up in 2019, Veirck said TU continues to be busy identifying other areas of problems within the Spring Creek Watershed and other local water systems. “We’re already looking at an area on Bald Eagle Creek above Port Matilda that needs work,” said Veirck. “There’s also several areas of Spring Creek that need repaired. We’ve done a lot, but there’s still lots to do.” As part of the planning and evaluation of this project, SCCTU and its partners incorporated the FieldDocs model to evaluate 15 separate projects including 26 site practices completed on Spring Creek since 1990. The results have produced reduced nutrient inputs by 9,725 pounds of nitrogen, 2,641 pounds of phosphorous and 459 tons of sediment per year. The projects include riparian buffer plantings of more than 6,000 native shrubs and trees covering more than 17 acres, over half a mile of fencing and .16 miles of stream restored along Spring Creek. The announcement of the grant comes on the heels of another watershed announcement. Readers of the Sept. 21 edition of Centre County Gazette learned ClearWater Conservancy reached its $2.75 million fundraising goal to help protect waters in Slab Cabin Run.
Reducing sedimentation and erosion entering Spring Creek at Rock Road is the first project Vierck noted. He said this project is on state Fish and Boat Commission land and employees of that organization will conduct most of the work at the site. He said in addition to reducing sedimentation and erosion, the project will also provide enhanced habitat for trout and associated species. “This section is lacking diverse cover and substrate within the stream is embedded with silt from the eroding stream banks, preventing the stream from reaching its full potential,” said Vierck. He said this part of the project will begin this spring and includes installing stream structures such as log and stone deflectors and random boulder clusters and riparian planting of native trees and shrubs along 315 feet of stream. Vierck said this work would be completed by the end of the 2018. The second project, located between Houserville Road and Trout Road, also has high erosion and sedimentation and lacks a riparian buffer “High levels of erosion and sedimentation have led to embedded stream gravel and the lack of overhead fish cover prevents trout from using the area as a spawning habitat,” Vierck said. U.S. Fish and Wildlife representative and volunteers from several organizations plan to install structures such as mudsills, toe logs, rock cross vanes and random boulder clusters and riparian buffer restoration. Vierck said this project would begin in late 2018 and most likely run into 2019. The final project is on Slab Cabin Run, a main tributary to Spring Creek that supplies a majority of the drinking water to the State College Region. Vierck said prevention of further erosion, sedimentation and nutrient pollution is vital at
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Death Notices STATE COLLEGE — Samuel William Joseph Stacey died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. He was 43. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com HUNTINGDON — John Robert Younker Sr. died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at his residence. He was 67. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — James “Jim” H. Gardner died Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 85. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Bernard “Mack” Levine died Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Juniper Village at Brookline. He was 82. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Sara Jane Thomas died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Hearthside Nursing Home. She was 82. Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Lila Rose Leidy died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Linda L. Swarm Barlett died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was 69. Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com BOALSBURG — Lee A. Marshall died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was 58. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEVILLE — Thomas Greer McElhaney Jr. died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 86. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com PLEASANT GAP — Elizabeth H. Potter died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Bellefonte. She was 78. Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Norman C. Deno died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. He was 96. Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com SNOW SHOE — Patricia H. Viehdorfer died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was 69. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Shirley Corman died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Wynwood House, Centre Hall. She was 81. Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com
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Two men jailed for Port Matilda robbery Gazette staff reports PORT MATILDA — Two men were jailed after state police said they acted together to rob Lykens Market in Port Matilda on Sept. 25. Cody J. House, 23, of Frenchville, and Lucas A. Scott, 19, of Alexandria, were apprehended soon after the robbery took place and now face robbery and conspiracy charges, police said. Troopers said House entered the market at 6:45 a.m., brandishing a firearm, demanding cash from registers and threatening to shoot clerks and other customers if the store workers did not comply. House made off with cash and other merchandise, and troopers said he got into a red Mitsubishi CPI driven by Scott. The store owner and another witness followed House and Scott to a camp in Julian, police said. Authorities arrived at the scene as House fled out the back and into a wooded area. He was soon captured a short time later on a local road near the camp. Officers executed warrants and said they found cash matched to the store and the clothes that were caught on surveillance footage. Police said Scott confessed to his part of the robbery as driver of the car. House now faces five felony robbery charges, five misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, one each of misdemeanor theft and receiving stolen property and five charges of simple assault. He was jailed on $250,000 bail, according to online court documents. Scott faces a single felony charge of robbery and was jailed on $100,000 bail.
‘Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience’ coming Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — It’s a year away, but the world of Westeros is coming to the Bryce Jordan Center. “The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience” will make a stop at the University Park campus Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, as part of its North American tour, according to a press release. Tickets go on sale more than a year in advance, Friday, Sept. 29, at Bryce Jordan Center ticket outlets, online and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Renowned composer Ramin Djawadi will lead an orchestra and choir performing music from all seven seasons of “Game of Thrones.” Djawadi is composer for the HBO series, which is based on author George R.R. Martin’s epic “A Song of Ice and Fire” books. The performance also will include footage from the show, a new custom stage design and “mesmerizing visuals courtesy of state of the art video technology,” according to the concert announcement. “The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience” had its first tour earlier this year and will travel to Europe next summer before heading to North America in the fall. Piazza, from page 3 ■ Brendan Young — Tampering with evidence, 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, 12 counts of hazing ■ Daniel Casey — Tampering with evidence, 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, 12 counts of hazing, consumption of alcohol by a minor ■ Jonah Neuman — Three counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing, three counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, three counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, disorderly conduct, consumption of alcohol by a minor ■ Nicholas Kubera — Six counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing, five counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, five counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, consumption of alcohol by a minor ■ Michael Bonatucci — Five counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing, four counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, four counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, consumption of alcohol by a minor ■ Gary DiBileo — 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing, 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, consumption of alcohol by a minor ■ Luke Visser — 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing, 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor ■ Joseph Sala — 14 counts of hazing, two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, two counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor ■ Michael Angelo Schiavone — Recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing ■ Craig Heimer — 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor ■ Lars Kenyon — 14 counts of hazing ■ Parker Jax Yochim — 14 counts of hazing, 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor ■ Ed Gilmartin — Tampering with evidence ■ Ryan Foster — Tampering with evidence
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Barron calls on Penn Staters to contact legislators Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric Barron is asking the university community to write to their legislators in light of the extended state budget stalemate in Harrisburg. One of the hallmarks of Penn State’s partnership with the commonwealth has been an annual appropriation, which directly benefits thousands of Pennsylvania families by keeping tuition rates lower for Pennsylvania students. However, as state leaders continue to negotiate a revenue package to fund the commonwealth’s operations, the state’s ability to fund Penn State and its fellow public institutions of higher edERIC BARRON ucation has come into question. Absent a state appropriation, Barron indicated that the in-state tuition rate would be in jeopardy, and the university’s ability to conduct vital research and provide extension education and health services for the commonwealth’s citizens would be compromised. To get involved, visit www.cqrcengage.com/psu/ speakup. Police Blotter, from page 2 ough, according to police. Troopers said William F. Daley, of Warren, swerved to miss a deer that ran onto the road while he was traveling south, causing his vehicle to go off the west side of the road. He and his passenger escaped injury, police said. qqq A 22-year-old Osceola Mills woman told police someone stole her wallet from her vehicle while it was parked along 304 Pruner St. in Osceola Borough sometime Sept. 20 or 21. qqq Erika L. O’Crotty, 38, of Clearfield, faces a retail theft charge after troopers said she tried to leave Weis Market in Philipsburg Borough without paying for $139.70 worth of merchandise at 6:17 p.m. Sept. 23. — Compiled by Sean Yoder Director, from page 5 “The hard-faith genre is meant to be kind of an intersection where you can have an open dialogue about faith and about struggles with faith, and the gritty reality of what it means to live, especially in today’s culture,” Folmar said. “‘Generational Sins’ is very vulnerable, it’s very honest, it’s very open. It’s not preachy or judgmental at all, like some traditional faith-based films can be perceived.” In fact, “Generational Sins” is so realistic in its portrayal of adult issues, its characters occasionally swear and use offensive language not ordinarily found in faith-based movies. It is a film that everyone can relate to, regardless of their faith, Folmar said. “Every family has its own ‘generational sins’ and skeletons in its closet that, at some point, have to be faced and dealt with head on, or else, unfortunately, they will be repeated and those generational sins will be passed on,” he said. “So far, non-Christian viewers like this movie just as much as, and maybe even more than, traditional religious audiences.” Mason, who met Folmar at seminary school, said, “We think this movie is going to be a watershed moment that redefines traditional faith-based films. We feel like we’re on the tip of the spear of this movement, and if we’re successful with this movie, I would anticipate all kinds of production companies wanting to get into the hard-faith genre. I think we’ll be able to look back in a few years and see that we are making history.” “Generational Sins” is Folmar’s third feature film, but he has been making movies since elementary school. “Instead of writing a paper or doing a poster for a class assignment, I would make a video,” he said. As a young adult, he worked in corporate video production before he went on to study at NYU and New York Film University. With Third Brother Films, he plans to begin production on a new feature film in the hard-faith genre in early spring 2018. While he anticipates that his next several films will be shot in locations such as Las Vegas and Australia, Folmar said he would love to shoot another film in Pennsylvania some day. He also hopes to cultivate a relationship with Penn State. “I think Penn State and Central Pennsylvania can become a hub for film production. I’m always going to have roots here, so I want to get connected and stay connected to the university,” Folmar said. A Penn State intern worked on “Generational Sins” when it was being filmed in 2016, and last week Folmar and Mason spent time on the Penn State campus speaking to film students in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Their presentations covered both the business aspects of filmmaking, as well as the art of directing. Students also were treated to a prescreening of “Generational Sins.” “Generational Sins” will be released nationwide Friday, Oct. 6, to select theaters in 10 major markets as well as on iTunes. Tickets to the Thursday, Oct. 5, premiere are $25 and can be purchased at www.generationalsins.com or at the Rowland Theatre. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with opening remarks scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
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Gazette staff reports HARRISBURG — Conservation district staff, state officials and legislative partners convened in Harrisburg during the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc. and State Conservation Commission’s 70th joint annual conference. During an awards luncheon July 12, Centre County Conservation District manager Robert Sweitzer was honored. Sweitzer was nominated by the CCCD board for the Conservation District Employee Excellence Award. The award is given to a conservation district employee for outstanding efforts that have furthered the activities and accomplishments of conservation districts on a statewide basis. During his 27 years as manager of the CCCD, Sweitzer’s expertise in environmental stewardship has allowed him to serve in many leadership roles at the local, regional and state level. He served for four years as the secretary of the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and for more than 25 years on the Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development Council. Sweitzer is an active participant at PACD regional and statewide meetings, and a long-time member of PACD committees. He has led Pennsylvania Envirothon efforts as an active member of the Pennsylvania Envirothon Committee and board of directors for nearly 30 years. In his current role as Pennsylvania Envirothon board
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ROB SHANNON, chairman of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, left, presents an employee excellence award to Robert Sweitzer, manager of the Centre County Conservation District. secretary, he works with representatives of the international Envirothon organization to ensure the state’s annual participation in the North American Envirothon. Visitors, from page 4
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MINOR LAND development plans were recently submitted to College Township for a Giant supermarket to move into the former Hills Plaza.
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COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — A supermarket will take up residence in a long vacant space in Hills Plaza. Giant Food Store will move into the anchor spot at 2121 S. Atherton St. in the shopping plaza, according to minor land development plans submitted to College Township by project engineer PennTerra. It will be the third Giant in the State College area, joining locations in Northland Center and East College Avenue. The storefront will be 68,404 square feet, according to the plans. In addition to converting the building for use as a grocery store, the plans also show that the former State College Diner will be demolished and the site paved. Utility and exterior lighting work also are included in the plans. The space has been vacant for 15 years since Ames, entering into corporate bankruptcy, closed in 2002. Ames had been in the space since 1999, when the company took over the former Hills Department Store. The 45-year-old shopping center is owned by Vita & Vita Realty Corp. of Fairfield, N.J. It includes Hills Plaza, where the new Giant will be located, to the north of Rolling Ridge Drive; Short Hills Plaza (to the rear of Hills Plaza); and South Hills Plaza, to the south of Rolling Ridge Drive. The latter already includes a grocery store in its anchor spot — the recently remodeled Weis Market. Another grocery store once resided in the Hills Plaza. The current Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, next to where the new Giant will be, was a Bi-Lo until the late 1990s.
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Final plans approved for SC elementary school projects By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
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ELK VIEWING season is at its height, and some of the best areas to see the majestic beasts border Centre County. This photo was taken in Benezette, Elk County. Elk, from page 1 worked to reintroduce western elk into the eastern U.S. Just this year, wildlife officials reported the first elk was seen in South Carolina since the 1700s. Centre County sits on the very edge of the Pennsylvania Wilds along the Interstate 80 frontier. In the heart of the Wilds is Benezette in Elk County, known for its elk herds, scenic views and tourist-friendly amenities. It’s here the Keystone Elk Country Alliance got its start. The group raises private funds for elk habitat protection and has a vast network of education programs. These programs bring the elk to schools that may be too far away or cannot afford a trip to the visitor’s center in Elk County. KECA will even ship a trunk to the school containing an elk pelt, antlers, jaw and skull, as well as samples from other wildlife. Most of these programs happen through Skype, where experts will cover topics such as “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse,” concerning the importance of recycling and reduced energy consumption. There is an insect indicators course where students will collect and examine macroinvertebrates from a local stream. These are
just two of the 26 offered courses. Ross is in the very beginning stages of organizing a local KECA chapter. The first event will be a horse trail ride at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Thomas Farm, 402 Thomas Mountain Road in Pleasant Gap. “If I can help make a difference I would like to be able to do that,” Ross said. “I just needed something that was going to get me outdoors and help the environment.” She said as she’s worked less with her horse business in Aaronsburg she’s had more time to enjoy being outdoors, and Elk County has really drawn her in during the last five years. She said it’s special that there are pockets of elk thriving in Pennsylvania again. “I think it’s very important to keep that going,” she said. “There’s so many things that get started and somebody drops the ball and it ends. The elk in Pennsylvania are very important to me. Any wildlife is.” She said friends of hers have spotted elk right here in Centre County in the Snow Shoe area. On Saturday, March 3, there will be a kickoff fundraiser at the Mountain View Country Club. A fundraiser is one of the required events of a new chapter, according to guidelines. For more information, call Ross at (814) 349-5041.
STATE COLLEGE — Renovations and new construction for three elementary schools will officially move forward after the State College Area School Board on Sept. 25 approved final plans and authorized bidding for the projects. In 2016, the board voted to move ahead with updates for Corl Street, Houserville and Radio Park elementary schools to bring them in line with the district’s other elementary schools. Lemont Elementary will merge with Houserville in a new K-5 building at the Houserville site. Plans have been developed throughout this year for renovations and additions to Corl Street and Radio Park and a new school at the Houserville site. The board has previously approved plans at the 30 percent, 60 percent and 90 percent design phase. Architectural firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates estimated costs for the projects based on low-bid estimates and mid-point soft costs. All three projects also will receive reimbursements through the state’s PlanCon program for school construction and the district has been awarded state grants of $1.875 million for Houserville and $1.96 million for Radio Park For Corl Street, plans call for 64,086 square feet of additions and renovations with three classrooms per grade. About 54,000 square feet will be new construction. The estimated cost is $17,628,718, and after reimbursement totals $16,392,711. Total square footage for the new school at the Houserville site is 71,342 square feet with three classrooms per grade. The cost estimate is $20,651,474, and after PlanCon and the grant are applied the district’s cost is estimated at $17,602,532. Radio Park has two possibilities. Additions and renovations with three class-
rooms per grade would result in 80,173 square feet. An alternate bid with four classrooms per grade would add 8,865 square feet of classroom space to the project total. The estimated cost for the base bid is $21,626,592 ($18,387,368 after reimbursement and the grant) and $23,025,894 ($19,525,928 after reimbursement and the grant) for the alternate bid. District administrators have said during the planning process that if the alternate bid is not selected, it is possible some students at Radio Park could be displaced for part of the 2018-19 school year because of the limited amount of space for temporary trailers on the site during the construction phases. The bid opening date for the projects is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Administrators and the board’s Facilities and Grounds Committee will review the bids Wednesday, Nov. 1. A special board meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8, and bids will be awarded Monday, Nov. 13. Construction is expected to begin in January, with work for the three schools to be completed in the summer of 2019. The official vote to close Lemont Elementary is scheduled for February. In related votes, the board awarded bids for reconfiguring the district bus garage parking lot as part of the Radio Park project. A site and civil engineering bid $172,000 was awarded to Landserv Inc. and an electrical contract for $83,570 was awarded to PBCI Allen Mechanical and Electrical. Contracts also were awarded to low bidders for site preparation to install modular classrooms at Corl Street and Radio Park. The electrical bid at Corl Street was awarded to Westmoreland Electric Services for $49,000 and the site/civil bid to John Spearly Construction for $104,792. For Radio Park, the electrical bid went to TP Electric and Power for $47,130 and the site/civil bid to Landserv for $91,000.
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million in taxpayer money over the next five years. Revenue projections show $96,257,113 over the course of five years for all the township’s funds. General fund revenues are projected between $11.5 million to $13 million each year. Capital projects funds will vary, starting with $7.1 million in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2022. Of that, the township expects about $51.8 million to come from tax revenue over five years. Supervisors and township managers said it is common during projections to see funds dwindling several years out, but that this was also one of the largest such plans the township has published. “The magnitude of expenses is fairly atypical,” said township manager David Pribulka during a Sept. 5 board of supervisors meeting. That meeting was the culmination of months of work and multiple meetings open to the public July 20 and 27, as well as a road tour for township supervisors. The CIP was made official by vote Sept. 18. Though it covers five years, the CIP is reviewed every year. Steve Miller, board of supervisors chairman, said the township usually ends up spending less than every option laid out in the CIP, and typically also will end up with more revenue. A capital improvement plan does not give department managers permission to make the listed purchases. It is a planning document that aides staffers and elected officials in making long-term decisions. Here are some of the highlights: ■ Buildings and grounds The section for buildings and grounds calls for the bulk of capital reserve expenditures. The township is projected to spend $6.4 million or 60.1 percent of all capital reserve fund requests over the next five years on buildings and grounds. In 2018, the township has plans to build a new public works building on its grounds along Research Drive at a cost of about $2.25 million, which will come from loans. Other large expenditures through 2022 include land for brush and leaf composting at a cost of about $80,000; fuel pumps, island canopy and tanks for about
A drone would be a good way to look for additional evidence — such as footprints in snow or skid marks from accidents — during investigations. He said they also can be used to look for missing persons in areas thick with underbrush where officers cannot go easily. New Pennsylvania regulations concerning body cameras and wiretap laws prompted Albright and his department to request the recording devices. He said previously, it was a risk for an officer to wear a body camera because wiretap laws prohibited recording someone without first asking permission. “Under the old law, if the officer forgot to tell someone they were being videotaped they could be arrested for violating wiretap law,” Albright said. A recent vote from the state legislature made body cameras for officers exempt under wiretapping laws. He said, in general, he has found that departments that use body cameras see reduced complaints against officers. “It gives everyone the opportunity to go back and look at the events.” It’s an effective tool in the courtroom for juries, he said, as an officer’s words might not explain a situation better than simply seeing what he or she saw, and juries like evidence they can “touch and feel.” “If I was still working the road, I would want one,” Albright said. “Our guys want one.” Costs for body cameras are projected to be $34,000 next year. New in-car cameras are projected to cost $60,000 that same year. The township police department will also look to replace 13 of its fleet vehicles from 2018 to 2022, at a projected total cost of $594,100. A new records management and mobile data system in 2018 is projected to cost $67,550. The drone is on the docket as a possible purchase in 2019.
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THE FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Police Department is looking to add drone capabilities and body cameras to its arsenal in its fight against crime and to better protect the public. $300,000; and solar panel installations at multiple buildings for $400,000. ■ Public works About 57.9 percent, or $13.6 million, of capital expenditures will go toward the 56 projects on the docket over the next five years. Public works will also be requesting $2.14 million to replace various pieces of equipment such as trailers, trucks, brush chippers, skid steers and backhoes. Other new public works equipment is projected to cost $251,000. This includes items such as mowers, vehicles and concrete mixers. ■ Administration Next year, the township will spend $500,000 renovating administrative offices to account for increased staffing. The community communications coordinator will be bumped up to full time next year, and in 2021 the township expects to hire and economic development coordinator. It also will need additional road crewmen and a dendrician. Another $25,000 will go toward a feasibility study for a new fire station, which
could pave the way for an estimated $2.8 million new fire station somewhere in the township. Construction would slated to start in 2021. Land acquisition for the fire station is estimated to be about $80,000. However, Supervisor Peter Buckland said during the Sept. 5 meeting that while he was not advocating against it, it was unclear if there actually would be a fire building in the township and the plan has not been set in stone. ■ Parks and recreation A total of $1.32 million will be spent on parks and recreation projects, according to the plan. Large expenditures include $104,00 in carryover costs from the Teener League field upgrades, $304,000 for part of the third phase of Tudek Park and barn roof and doors there, $200,000 to be spent at Cecil Irvin Park, $200,000 at Suburban Park and $235,000 for Haymarket Park restroom facilities. The planned 2018 upgrades to Tudek Park will feature installation of two basketball courts, complete sidewalk connections, landscaping and paving of the remainder of the parking lot.
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Suicidal thoughts from an opioid addiction Opioid involvement in suicides has doubled since 1999. People with histories of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to be prescribed opioids. Using opioid medications to treat chronic pain interferes with the way the body resolves pain naturally. Opioids produces intense pleasure and long term use of it may disrupt reward pathways in the brain, making it harder to feel pleasure from normal everyday events like the company of family and friends. The result is a difficult-to-break cycle of mental illness, pain and access to the prescription drugs that can cause self-inflicted death. It is important to understand the process of how an innocent use of opioid to relieve pain can cause suicidal thoughts. While patients turn to opioid to decrease suffering from chronic pain, the risk for depression increases. As they become more dependent on opioid to relieve pain, they turn into opioid abusers. Opioid addiction can cause feelings of hopelessness and despair which leads to depression. When opioids are not available they search for something with a similar effect and often heroin is the next choice as it is more available and cheaper. A 2016 study by a pair of Geisinger Health System physicians reports that the use of opioid therapy to treat chronic pain is not only ineffective, but can also actually increase the likelihood of more harmful consequences, including death. Patients using opioids for chronic pain management also experience slower healing of their wounds, more falls, infections, broken bones and cognitive impairment. Opioid abuse may lead to life-consequences that worsen depression. Worryingly, opioids increase the lethality of suicide attempts among people with psychiatric disorders. If you have a high risk of addiction or just want to see how your pain reacts to other methods, you have options. Some pain can be controlled with physical therapy, acupuncture, tai chi and other types of therapies. Working with a psychologist can also help you learn to change your pain-related behaviors and thoughts. If you ever feel like you’re losing control over the medication you’re using or if you have questions about whether you’re becoming addicted, consider talking to a doctor who specializes in pain medicine. Severe addiction without emotional support can lead to suicide. Dr. Philip A.Pilgram, Family Practice, Geisinger
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On football and taking a knee ly short and somewhat inspirational With the NFL’s regular season in history in our country. full swing, the controversy surroundPrior to it being officially signed ing players taking a knee during the into designation as our national annational anthem returned to the them in 1931, “The Star Spangled news. Images of players both kneelBanner” was a song reflecting and standing togething battle and linked more to er, locked arm to arm, the military than as a symbol peppered various news of patriotism. outlets this weekend. A happenstance playBaltimore Ravens and ing of the song at a baseball Jacksonville Jaguars playgame during World War I, ers, who were facing off when major league baseball in London, made the dewas promoted as a bringing cision to stand or kneel us together, changed that. during the anthem. At various times in our Most notably, Mike history — at the Olympics Tomlin, head coach of and after 9/11, for example the Pittsburgh Steelers, — Americans identified with announced his team had the national anthem as a decided to stay out of the symbol of unity. controversy by remaining Children whose limitin the locker room during Patty Kleban, ed capacity to understand the anthem so players who writes for complicated issues and who would not have to choose StateCollege.com, is an instructor were likely acting on the into stand united or divid- at Penn State, structions of parents aside, ed. mother of three I don’t see big results from I might argue that by and a community professional athletes kneelnot “participating” they volunteer. She is a ing during the playing of the were jumping in with Penn State alumna who lives with her national anthem or doing both feet. much to improve a situation, One Steelers player family in Patton whether it’s racism or opdid choose to come out Township. Her views and opinions position to Donald Trump’s of the tunnel for the ando not necessarily them — Alejandro Villan- reflect those of Penn presidency. It seems that the issue of ueva, a U.S. Army Ranger State. kneeling or sitting during the who joined the NFL after anthem (or not showing up for it at serving three tours of duty in Afghanall) is being fed by the political divide istan. in our country, including the presWith all of the controversy this ident’s insertion of himself and his weekend surrounding the national tweets into the issue. anthem, I had to go back and refresh It is a bit confusing, because in my memory on what all the fuss is other situations, such as when a about. I couldn’t remember exactplayer is injured, teams use “taking a ly which issue had athletes from the knee” to show respect to that injured professional level down to 8-yearplayer. I guess many of the signs and olds in a youth league kneeling symbols we use in communication during our national anthem. can mean different things to differThe national anthem tied to ent people. sporting events has had a relative-
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By the St. Louis Post-Dispatch There are 29 active national emergencies in place today in the United States. The latest is the one that President Donald Trump declared on Aug. 10: “The opioid crisis is an emergency, and I am saying, officially, right now, it is an emergency. It’s a national emergency. We’re going to spend a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of money on the opioid crisis. It is a serious problem the likes of which we have never had.” In spite of Trump’s penchant for hyperbole, this declaration was a wise decision and came in response to draft recommendations of a presidential commission Trump appointed last spring. Unfortunately, it’s been six weeks since the emergency was declared, and the only step the administration has taken is to form a public-private partnership on the issue with some of the drug companies that have profited mightily from the addiction crisis.
At least 21,000 overdose deaths were attributed to opioids last year. An additional 30,000 overdose deaths are attributed to heroin and powerful synthetic opioids. Feuds among drug dealers are contributing to higher homicide rates. So yes, it’s a national emergency. And America needs to act like it. In Trump’s defense, he’s had more immediate emergencies from hurricanes to deal with in the past six weeks, both of them drawing down funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If the opioid crisis were treated as a real national emergency, FEMA would have statutory authority for dealing with it — though its expertise in drug abuse is negligible. Congress had natural disasters in mind when it passed the 1988 Stafford Act to govern federal emergency response. In fact, most of the other 28 national emergencies still on the books impose economic sanctions against individuals doing business with gov-
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Add kneeling during football games to the list. I wonder how NFL and other professional sports entertainers “taking a knee” during the playing of the anthem reads to those soldiers serving in the military, about 25 percent of whom are minority and whose average compensation is around $99,000, which includes housing, food, extra pay and an average salary of about $29,000, according to the Department of Defense. And now kneeling or refusing to stand on the sidelines during the playing of a song has become another symbol of a country divided. What does taking a knee during the national anthem actually do to impact the issues that former NFL player Colin Kaepernick and others want to raise by dropping to their knees? Just like tearing down a statue or wearing a weird pink hat, what do those things actually do to bring about wanted change? Many of the players who knelt this weekend do good work through their charities and foundations. Is that good work somehow diminished by the distraction of refusing to stand for the national anthem? Would coming together with elected officials or directly supporting real programs and services do more to bring about change than kneeling during the time it takes to sing a song? People love a good protest but they don’t seem to want to do the work that we need to do to address the real and serious issues facing our country today. It is easy to kneel in a stadium, walk with a crowd or wear ribbons and argue about whose lives matter the most. It is more difficult and takes way more time, talent and treasure to roll up our sleeves and together identify solutions that will have real impact.
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Health & Wellness PSU senior developing app to help kids with asthma By KAREN WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — More than 6 million children in the United States suffer from asthma, many of whom require daily medication. But as almost any parent can attest, most kids don’t really like to take medicine, and they certainly don’t like to be nagged by their parents. Parents can also attest to the fact that kids do like online games and competing with their peers. Armed with data backing up all of these points, Maria Diamanti is in the process of developing a mobile application, KinderMinder, that is designed to incentivize early adolescents to remember to take their asthma medication and to become active agents in their own health care. Using a computer or a device such as an iPad or smartphone, kids will use KinderMinder to create and customize their own avatars, and will earn points for remembering to take medication. With the points they earn, they can play games or buy accessories for their avatar. They also will be able to rate their online persona’s progress against other users, creating some friendly online competition in a
safe environment. Parents will be able to interact with their children via the app as well. Eventually, Diamanti hopes to partner with insurance companies to share data collected from the app in order to determine whether it is helping to reduce the number of asthma patients’ emergency room visits. Diamanti, a Penn State senior majoring in business administration with a minor in digital entrepreneurship, first developed the idea last year when she took part in the College of Information Sciences and Technology’s “mHealth Challenge.” The competition brought together IST students with students from the College of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Development with the aim of developing mobile applications that could positively impact individuals’ health. Diamanti’s group came in second place with its pitch. Diamanti’s partners in the competition were not interested in developing the idea further, she said, but she decided to pursue taking it to the next level. That meant joining up with two new partners, Devin Victory and Neil Vohra, who were students in the IST’s Technologies for Digital Entrepreneurs class with Dia-
manti, and applying to join the 10-week accelerator program at LaunchBox. “The LaunchBox has been awesome, because it gave us a space to work, and we got guidance through every single step of setting up a business,” Diamanti said. “They helped us do market research the right way to understand what the potential customers’ needs really are. They gave us access to resources we would not have had otherwise. “If it were not for the LaunchBox, I couldn’t be doing this.” Diamanti is the majority owner in the business and hopes to have a beta version of the app available for testing on focus groups by the end of the fall semester, with the goal of having a final product by the time she graduates in May 2018. However, the company needs funding to help pay for a developer. To that end, Diamanti and her partners are preparing to participate in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ Big Idea Contest this November, which awards cash prizes to Pennsylvania entrepreneurs. The company also will be special guests of Penn State President Eric Barron at the President’s Tailgate at Schreyer House on Saturday, Sept. 30,
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KINDERMINDER is a mobile app that could help pediatric asthma patients be more prudent about taking their medicines on time. where they will present a pitch about their business to the alumni and parents in attendance. “It’s so exciting to finally get to show this to people,” Diamanti said. Diamanti, a Greek citizen from Athens, had never been to the United States before she began her freshman year at Penn State. She said that one reason she is passionate about this application is because she has asthma. She said her mother still calls her all the way from Greece to remind her to take her medication. “I am truly not in this to make
money,” she said. “I just want to help kids like me, because I didn’t have this kind of help, and now here I am at age 21 and I’m still relying on help from my mother to control my asthma. If I can help kids to learn to do that on their own, that would be awesome.” Diamanti hopes to get a job in the U.S. upon graduation, but plans to continue working on KinderMinder at the same time. She hopes to someday expand the application to help pediatric patients with other chronic conditions that require daily medication.
Geisinger CEO to debate state of health care at conference Gazette staff reports DANVILLE — Streaming live from Transform, the annual health care innovation conference hosted by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Geisinger president and CEO Dr. David T. Feinberg will team up with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel to argue against the notion “The U.S. Health Care System Is Terminally Broken.” The live stream will be available from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at www.intelligencesquaredus.org. The pair’s stance — that with some resuscitation and healing, the U.S. health care system can recover — will be
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Whole food diet may help prevent colon cancer By MATT SWAYNE
a recent issue of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, eating whole foods that contain macronutrients — substances that humans need in large amounts, such as proteins — as well as micro- and phytonutrients, such as vitamins, carotenoids and flavonoids, may be effective in altering the IL-6 pathway. Vanamala said these findings reinforce recent research that suggests cultures with plantbased diets tend to have lower colon cancer rates than cultures with meat-based diets. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and a leading killer in many other Western countries, which tend to include more meat and less fruits and vegetables, he added.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — A diet that includes plenty of colorful vegetables and fruits may contain compounds that can stop colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases in pigs, according to an international team of researchers. Understanding how these compounds work on a molecular level could be an initial step toward finding treatments for people with cancer, they added. “What we are learning is that food is a double-edge sword — it may promote disease, but it may also help prevent chronic diseases, like colon cancer,� said Jairam K.P. Vanamala, associate professor of food sciences, Penn State. “What we don’t know is, how does this food work on the molecular level? This study is a step in that direction.� In the study, pigs that were served a high-calorie diet supplemented with purple-fleshed potatoes had less colonic mucosal interleukin-6 — IL-6 — compared to a control group. IL-6 is a protein that is important in inflammation, and elevated IL-6 levels are correlated with proteins, such as Ki-67, that are linked to the spread and growth of cancer cells, said Vanamala, who also is a faculty member at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. According to the researchers, who reported their findings in
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Jairam Vanamala suggests eating a wide variety of colorful vegetables and fruits may help treat chronic diseases such as colon cancer and type-2 diabetes. While the researchers used purple potatoes in this study, Vanamala said other colorful fruits and vegetables could prompt similar effects. Colorful plants, including the purple potato, contain bioactive compounds, such as anthocyanins and phenolic acids, that have been linked to cancer prevention. “For example, white potatoes may have helpful compounds,
but the purple potatoes have much greater concentrations of these anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant compounds,� said Vanamala. “We use the purple potato as a model and hope to investigate how other plants can be used in the future.� Another advantage of using whole foods for cancer treatment is that it would benefit the agriculture industry and likely help small farmers around the world. “If this model works, we can see what works in other countries,� Vanamala said. “Instead of promoting a pill, we can promote fruits and vegetables that are very rich in anti-inflammatory compounds to counter the growing problem of chronic disease.� The researchers fed the animals three different diets: a standard diet with 5 percent fat; a high-calorie diet, with 17 percent added dry fat and 3 to 4 percent added endogenous fat; and a high-fat diet supplemented with purple-fleshed potatoes. The expression of IL-6 was six times lower in pigs that ate the purple potato-enhanced feed compared to the control group. Researchers used both uncooked and baked potatoes and found similar effects. Currently, anti-IL-6 drugs are used against certain type of rheumatoid arthritis and are being considered to treat other inflammation-promoted chronic diseases like colon cancer.
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RESEARCHERS FOUND that a key regulator of chronic intestinal inflammation and colon carcinogenesis was six times lower in pigs that ate purple potatoenhanced feed compared to the control group. However, these drugs are expensive and can cause side effects, including drug tolerance. Vanamala said that the pig model was used because the digestive system is very similar to the human digestive system, more so than in mice. However, the diet approach to cancer treatment has also shown similar promise in mice. Researchers who worked with Vanamala include Abigail Sido, former graduate student, and Sridhar Radhakrishnan, former post-doctoral scholar, both in
food science; Lavanya Reddivari, assistant professor of plant science; Frank Shen, graduate student, and Qunhua Li, assistant professor, both in statistics, all of Penn State; Vadiraja Bhat, senior applications scientist, Agilent Technologies; Sung Woo Kim, professor of animal sciences, North Carolina State University; and Elisabeth Ericksson, doctoral student in food technology, Lund University, Sweden. The United States Department of Agriculture supported this work.
PSU College of Medicine announces new chairman Penn State News HERSHEY — Dr. Thomas Y. Ma, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of New Mexico-Health Sciences Center, has been named
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Drinking to relieve stress creates future problems By KATIE BOHN Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — It can be tempting for some to reach for a cold beer after a stressful day, but drinking alcohol to relieve stress could potentially lead to drinking problems down the road, according to Penn State researchers. In a study, students reported their drinking habits along with how much stress they were experiencing. The researchers found that the more students drank to cope with stress — as opposed to drinking for fun or to celebrate — the higher their risk for having problems with alcohol. “For some people, when they got stressed out, their likelihood of drinking shot way up. For others, it was less of an increase or it may not have mattered at all,” said Michael Russell, assistant professor of biobehavioral health. “Once we were able to figure out which people had the highest increase in their drinking, we were able to see whether those people are at greater risk for harmful drinking at the end of college.” Previous research estimated that 32 percent of college students engage in “heavy” drinking, characterized as having five or more drinks on a single occasion within the past two weeks. This type of drinking tends to be associated with physical and sexual assaults, alcohol-related traffic deaths and problems with alcohol abuse. Jennifer Maggs, professor of human development and family studies, said that college students drink for a variety of reasons: to have fun, celebrate or relieve stress. She said that while parties on college campuses are often recognized as being associated with dangerous drink-
ing, the researchers were curious about how stress affects alcohol consumption. “We wanted to specifically focus on whether students who drink more on days they experience stressful events — or stressors — were at greater risk for ongoing problems with alcohol than those whose drinking was not contingent on stressful events,” Maggs said. In the study, 744 first-year college students spent two weeks of each semester through their senior year filling out daily, web-based diary entries about stress and drinking. They answered questions about whether they had experienced any stressors that day, what caused the stress, if they drank that day and how many drinks they had. “In the fourth year, students were also screened for alcohol problems by using something called AUDIT, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test,” Russell said. “The students were asked questions about potentially problematic behaviors like not being able to stop drinking once they start or if they often black out while drinking.” The researchers found that with each additional stressor, the odds of a student drinking that day went up 8 percent, while how much they drank went up 4 percent. On days that students drank but reported no stressors, the typical student had 4.8 drinks, but on days they drank and reported six stressors, the typical student had 5.9 drinks. On average, 15.7 percent of diary entries were marked as drinking days, and those days also tended to meet the criteria for “heavy” drinking. In the fourth year, the researchers found that students whose odds of drinking went up the most on high- versus low-stressor days also had the most problems with alcohol. In total, 54 students
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PENN STATE researchers in the College of Health and Human Development recently studied the relationship between stress and drinking. — 8.9 percent — showed a high risk for alcohol problems in their fourth year. “The people who showed more stress-related drinking — whose drinking really spikes when they’re stressed — they were more likely to develop harmful drinking behavior at the end of college,” Russell said. “Our results are preliminary, but I think it’s an important message. Increasing your drinking when you’re stressed could have long-term consequences; it could possibly put you on the path toward a drinking problem.” Maggs said the results — published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors — could give further insight into how to prevent dangerous drinking on college campuses, and that further research on the subject is needed.
“Although celebratory, large-scale drinking events on or near college campuses are essential targets for prevention and harm reduction, campuses interested in health promotion should also be concerned with students who may drink as a strategy for coping with challenges,” Maggs said. “Future research examining this process with daily or more frequently collected data in adults of all ages is needed to replicate our findings and to examine what types of stressful experiences increase drinking.” David Almeida from Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development also participated in this research. The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism funded this study.
Tracing trends could lead to better public health education By JOSLYN NEIDERER Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — The educated members of a population are the trailblazers of risky behavior, but they are quicker to change their habits once they better understand the consequences of that behavior, according to new research from Penn State. The research also could have implications on how public health education is approached. Using a Population Education Transition curve, which illustrates the process of education and behavior change, could lead to a better way to identify and plan public health responses to new health risks in a population, said researchers in an article published in the journal Demography. “Many don’t realize it was the more-educated portion of populations that spread the popularity of cigarettes in the United States in the 1940s to 1960s and sometime later in China, and the virus at the beginning of the terrible HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa,” said David Baker, professor of sociology, education and demography at Penn State. “The more educated populations in Latin America were early major consumers of fast food and
high-sugar diets as these products became available. “This early adoption process served to popularize the new health risks in these populations, but as more information was discovered and shared with the public, educated individuals were much more likely to respond by changing their behavior for the better,” he said. Using a PET curve, researchers were able to establish that risky products and lifestyles were being used in a population and eventually would lead to devastating health consequences for less educated people. The researchers looked at studies in markets around the world and found the same pattern: It was the more educated who were most likely to engage in these behaviors and suffer health consequences when these “risks” were relatively new in populations. “The well-educated became early adopters of the risky behaviors and set the trend which others followed, but when more information — such as impact on health — became available, they were also the ones to rapidly re-adjust their lifestyles or eliminate these behaviors,” Baker said. “This makes them risk prevention trendsetters, too.”
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The researchers suggest that using the data learned from the PET curve may turn approaches to future public health messages on their head. Right now the usual strategy is to get very simple messages out, usually only after the dangers are clear. Once the educated are armed with accurate information, they can start the
change to less risky use, which means the best approach may be to start informing the public about new dangers early, even if the message is more complicated. “Our results suggest that it may be best to get more comprehensive information out first to the more educated,” said Baker.
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Research Unplugged returns to Schlow
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NEW GRAPHIC ARTS graduates from South Hills School of Business and Technology recently held a design show. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jordan Clouser, Morgan Barr, Megan McClure, Kyler Farber and Richard Auletta. Back row, from left, are Bennett Leidy, Tanner Lockett, Cayla Hockenberry, Pyper Petersen, Sherry Tallon, Alex Herr and Lydia Stiles.
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Katelynn Luzier is a 2016 graduate of the graphic arts program at South Hills. She is the graphic designer and ad coordinator for Centre County Gazette.
STATE COLLEGE — Graphic arts students in the South Hills class of 2017 held the 10th annual Infusive Design Art Show at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania on Sept. 23. The show was a celebration of the students’ hard work and a presentation of what they learned from the program. Each graduate received intensive training in graphic design for print, web and video during their time at South Hills. Ray Liddick, the graphic arts program
coordinator, said at the show, “First and foremost, be kind, work hard and smile often. Never stop learning. Focus on making yourself better — not thinking you are better. Always stay true in the dark and humble in the spotlight. Keep honest, stay loyal, love and be thankful always.” The last time I attended a South Hills art show was a little over a year ago for my own show as a member of the graduating class of 2016. During my final year at South Hills, I worked side by side with the current graduates. I got to see where they started on Day 1 and their progression as they learned valuable techniques and design efficiency. I saw that progression up close when Pyper Petersen and Tanner Lockett served as interns with Barash Media this summer. I am proud of this class of graphic arts graduates and offer my congratulations to them all.
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STATE COLLEGE — Schlow Centre Region Library is offering four weeks of stimulating conversation and free refreshments with “Research Unplugged,” presented in collaboration with Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations. The program will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in October in the library’s Downsbrough Community Room. On Oct. 5, Dr. Mark Guiltinan and Dr. Siela Maximova of Penn State’s Department of Plant Science will present “Cacao for Peace: Can the Chocolate Tree Bring Peace to Colombia?” Guiltinan and Maximova will share stories of their interactions with the local indigenous populations living in northern Colombia and how cacao farming is impacting their lives. On Oct. 12, Tom Lauerman of Penn State’s School of Visual Arts presents “Art and 3-D Printing: The Possibilities of Clay.” Lauerman will showcase the work he’s
done over the past two years to develop a unique approach to 3-D printing in clay. On Oct. 19, Jeremy Engels of Penn State’s Department of Communication Arts and Sciences talks about “Democratic Emotions: From Resentment to Gratitude.” Engels will discuss the emotions involved in dealing with today’s political problems. For Research Unplugged’s last fall meeting on Oct. 26, Sascha Meinrath, Palmer Chair of Telecommunications at Penn State, looks into “Hacking in the 21st Century: Data Integrity in an Era of Cyber Siege.” From ID theft and hacking of personal information to changes in the economy itself, Meinrath will investigate the current trends in technological development and discuss what can be done to change course and protect ourselves. All Research Unplugged events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. schlowlibrary.org.
Workshop to focus on financially smart children Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Mid-State Literacy Council of Centre and Clearfield Counties, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, will present a financial literacy workshop, “Raising Financially Smart Children,” from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The workshop is free and open to the public, with a focus on children in first through fifth grades. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshop will teach children how money works and how to make smart decisions with money. Discussion and activities will revolve around the topics of earning, spending and saving. Information will be provided on financial tips, managing money, financial transactions, saving strategies, comparative shopping, setting goals, earning money and giving. PSECU will provide prizes and giveaways during the workshop. The Mid-State Literacy Council was founded by Ruth Kistler and community leaders and has been providing literacy services to adults since the 1970s. MSLC does not receive any state or federal dollars. It is supported by the Centre County United Way and the State College branch of the American Association of University Women, as well as by numerous business-
es and individual donors. It is estimated that 11 percent of the area’s population is considered illiterate. The focus of the literacy council has been to provide instruction to adult learners that leads to educational skills in reading, writing, math and English communication. A need to develop collaborative models in specific fields has emerged over the last several years. MSLC identified adults’ needs within the health system and developed a curriculum to provide health literacy classes on topics such as doctor’s visits, nutrition, pregnancy, hospitals and health insurance. The council is now collaborating with PSECU to develop a series on financial literacy. PSECU, a not-for-profit credit union, has been providing its members with financial products for more than 80 years. It is committed to being a trusted partner in communities throughout Pennsylvania, focusing on initiatives that make people’s lives better. MSLC and PSECU have worked together to provide a series of workshops to assist adults in understanding and navigating our financial system, including workshops covering financial vocabulary, budgeting and credit. For more information and to register for the workshop by Thursday, Oct. 5, call (814) 238-1809 or email mslc@ mid-stateliteracycouncil.org.
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Librarian Ditz retires from Schlow after nearly 34 years By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
‘LIFT’ Fund designed to inspire community Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — With a nod to Rosie the Riveter and Beyoncé, the “Ladies in Formation, Together” Fund recently was launched by the creator of June’s DreamFest event, according to a press release. “There were 200 people gathered at The State Theatre in June for DreamFest this year, which featured a free screening of the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ and a meet-andgreet with local women who are serving and excelling in business, government and the sciences,” said Irene Miller, creator of DreamFest. “Although the idea began as a way to inspire younger girls to enter a career in the STEM fields, everyone involved — the event volunteers, the parents and the living role models — walked away that afternoon feeling rejuvenated and empowered. Between the movie and the event itself, what struck me the most was what happens when people come together and lift each other up.” Now, Miller has established the LIFT Fund as a donor-advised fund at Centre Foundation, where she was most recently employed before joining the State College Downtown Improvement District. “After working at Centre Foundation for four years and learning about donor-advised funds, I knew I wanted to start a fund someday,” said Miller. “This year, hosting DreamFest provided me a space to articulate and share my passion with others. I want to keep that positive momentum going. So, ‘someday’ became today.” The fund’s principal will have to grow to $10,000 before any grant money can be issued, so DreamFest will be a separate project for the time being. “These are the types of projects that motivate me to action and that I love to share with others. As I continue to refine and grow these types of events, I’m excited to start this longer-term funding mechanism that can grow with me,” said Miller. “It’s the best of both worlds: event impact now, financial impact later.” Donor-advised funds have been growing in popularity in recent years. They act as a philanthropic vehicle, allowing the fund holder to simply request that a grant be issued to an organization that they are interested in supporting. Then, the community foundation undergoes a verification process, handles the paperwork and issues the grant check to the qualified nonprofit organization. Fund holders enjoy the impact of a private foundation without the burdens of all the paperwork that goes with it, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of the community foundation’s staff. For more information, visit www.centre-foundation. org/funds/397-the-lift-fund.
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STATE COLLEGE — “Queen for a Day” was a popular radio and television show in the 1950s and ‘60s. And, on Sept. 23, Schlow Library’s children’s librarian, Anita Ditz, had her own day as a queen. Her retirement, after working at Schlow for nearly 34 years, was celebrated with a crown and throne specially prepared for her. Ditz received praises and best wishes from her loyal subjects, children, family members, work colleagues and friends. The Community Room was decorated with children’s book posters — but with pictures of Ditz substituted in place of main characters, such as Charlotte in “Charlotte’s Web.” Library-themed refreshments were provided, too. A big screen portrayed Ditz in various scenes from her work at the library. Each was accompanied by a meaningful saying, including Margaret Atwood’s “In the end, we’ll all become stories” and “You can’t retire from being great!” Ditz graduated from Clarion State College, now Clarion University, and she said had several jobs before becoming a librarian. She worked in quality control at Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Middletown and was a medical transcriptionist at Clarion Hospital. A friend, Ann Lindsay, was responsible for bringing Ditz to State College. The two had been in graduate school together, where Ditz had obtained her master’s degree in library science. Lindsay was working at Schlow in the cataloguing department, and called Ditz to inform her of an opening for a children’s librarian. The rest is history. Asked about future plans, Ditz said, with no hesitation, “Naps, travel and de-cluttering my home.”
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CHAPS open house offering view of equine science programs By KELLY JEDRZEJEWSKI
CHAPS president Rachel Reaser, of Mifflinburg, a senior animal science major with an equine science minor. The event is entirely student-run, said CHAPS vice president Sydney Vogt, of Berlin, a senior animal science major with an equine science minor. “Every year, the students work extremely hard throughout the week prior to the open house in preparation for this event,” Vogt said. “We clean the barn from top to bottom, bathe and groom horses, set up displays and decorate the barn appropriately. It’s a team effort and everyone always puts in 100 percent.” Students from CHAPS also will be selling equine science merchandise, including their popular foal calendars. “Each month features a cute picture of the previous year’s foals. The calendars make great gifts, and they’re also the club’s biggest fundraiser,” Vogt said. “We also have a ‘Name the Foal Contest’ for the chance to name one of this year’s babies.” There also will be a station for face-painting, complete with saddles to try out. “People will get to see our horses, interact with our students and hopefully gain a sense of how important Penn State’s agricultural programs and the teaching barns are,” Reaser said. CHAPS is a club for equine enthusiasts of all experience levels and majors who meet to learn more about horses through lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. The Penn State Equine Research Team is made up of science-oriented students who study different aspects of horse health and performance.
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MANY VENDOR booths were located on School Street in Spring Mills during the Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center’s Community Fest.
Old Gregg School marks 10 years as community center By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — The Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center in Spring Mills celebrated its 10th anniversary Sept. 23. The all-day Community Fest and “Raise the Roof” fundraiser featured craft vendors, games for children and adults and live entertainment all day. The celebration began at 9 a.m. with a ceremony featuring guest speakers U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff and Centre County commissioners Michael Pipe and Mark Higgins. Each congratulated all who worked to make the center a success for 10 years. Copies of a 10th-anniversary cookbook featuring recipes from supporters of the community center and photos from days gone by were sold as a fundraiser. “We have recipes from the entire community in this book,” said Keri Miller, president of the center’s advisory board. Funds raised during the event will help pay for a new roof for the building. The school building was used as a high school, then as an elementary school, be-
fore closing in June 2007. At that time, an all-volunteer advisory board was formed and the group obtained permission to use the building as a community center. Penns Valley School District sold the building to Gregg Township for $1, and now the advisory board manages the center. Fees paid by tenants and programs held in the building, as well as donations, pay for the center’s operating expenses. The building, which also serves as the Gregg Township Municipal Building, now houses a lending library, fitness and health program, youth center, office space for nonprofit groups and businesses and a commercial kitchen. Groups calling the center home including the Penns Valley Community Church, the Penns Valley Youth Center and the Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club. The Centre County Extension holds classes at the center, and a thrift store also is housed there. The school gymnasium is used for craft fairs, a farmers market and charity events, and a recently constructed playground and picnic pavilion are located in front of the building at 106 School St. in Spring Mills.
UNIVERSITY PARK — The fifth annual Penn State Horse Barn Open House, hosted by the Collegiate Horseman’s Association at Penn State and the Penn State Equine Research Team, will be held from 11 a.m to 3 p.m Saturday, April 30. The event will be held in the “Old Barn,” directly across from Beaver Stadium. The open house is being held in connection with the third annual Celebrate Agriculture Day at Beaver Stadium, an event designed for Penn Staters to honor the agricultural roots and history of the university. The on-campus horse farms are home to approximately 70 American quarter horses and an active breeding facility, which raises about 20 foals per year and trains them for sale by the time they reach 2 years of age. Penn State-raised horses are used in many classes for the equine science minor and for research projects. The barns typically aren’t open during football weekends, so Celebrate Agriculture Day is a unique opportunity for the public to meet some of the horses. But, the open house is more than just a chance to get a peek inside the barns. The members of CHAPS and the Penn State Equine Research Team are proud to showcase the long history of equine science and what they contribute to agriculture at Penn State today. “The open house is important because it allows the general public, especially those with no agricultural background, to see what Penn State students in the equine science program are doing,” said
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COURTNEY CAPPS, of Centre Hall, represented Paparazzi Jewelry at the festival celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Old Gregg School Community Center.
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STATE COLLEGE — Schlow Library will host “An Evening with Lynsey Addario” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Downsbrough Community Room. Addario is the author of “It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War,” which is this year’s Penn State Reads selection. The book chronicles her life documenting the major theaters of war in the 21st century. A film version of the book is in the works, with Steven Spielberg directing and Jennifer Lawrence starring as Addario. Over the past 15 years, Addario has covered events in Afghanistan, Iraq, Darfur, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, South Sudan, Somalia and Congo. In 2015, American Photo Magazine
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of payment. The auctioneer is Ron Gilligan. Photos are available on the Lion Surplus Facebook page. Lion Surplus is located on Services Road near the Katz Building. The on-campus salvage store sells used Penn State goods, including electronics, office furniture, cabinets and other items. For up-todate information on inventory, recycling ideas and auctions, “like” Lion Surplus on Facebook. To prepare for the sale, Lion Surplus will be closed until the preview.
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HELPING THE CHILDREN
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MOUNT NITTANY United Methodist Church recently initiated a call to its membership to donate school supplies to children of clients of the Mommy Shoppe, located in the Houserville United Methodist Church. State College Elks Lodge 1600 joined the effort and, through an arrangement with Sears in the Nittany Mall, purchased backpacks. Pictured, from left, are Bob Kidder, of the State College Elks, Pastor Renee Ford, of the Mommy Shoppe and Houserville United Methodist Church, and Pastor Ed Preston, of Mount Nittany United Methodist Church.
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MILESBURG AMERICAN LEGION Post 893 recently chartered a riding club that has been very active in fundraising activities for worthy causes. Pictured, from left, are treasurer Mark Shirk, road captain Matt Hockenberry, secretary Rex Johnson, president Tom Evock and vice president Lester “Ducky” Walk.
Riding group making a difference in community Special to the Gazette MILESBURG — In April, American Legion Post 893 Milesburg welcomed a new American Legion Riders charter and, already, the motorcycle group is striving to make a difference in the community. The ALR first offered to sponsor a soap box derby car driven by Andrew Ream, which was displayed during the Bellefonte Cruise and went on to finish in ninth place during the national finals in Ohio. The group will continue to sponsor a car, but will be looking to build a new one. Once a derby car places at the national finals, it can no longer be run in points races. The old car will be used in nonpoint earning events, as well as to help train children looking to get involved with the soap box derby. In August, ALR Post 893 hosted a corn hole tournament as a fundraiser. The event drew 25 teams and a large crowd of spectators. In September, it partnered with Kenny Tressler and the Mid-
State MOPAR Club to hold a motorcycle show, with all proceeds from the event going directly to the Bob Perks Cancer Fund. The next event on the ALR calendar is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28. ALR will be teaming up with Duckstock and the Sons of the American Legion Post 893 to hold a fundraiser to help a local family and one of their own members who was recently diagnosed with cancer. All proceeds from the event will go to help with the cost of treatment and daily travel to treatment. The charter group’s first five officers are president Tom Evock, vice president Lester Walk, treasurer Mark Shirk, secretary Rex Johnson and road captain Matt Hockenberry. Also serving are Norm Eminhizer as sergeant at arms, Ryan Snyder as chaplain and Nancy Bowser as historian. The charter group currently has more than 30 members. For more information, email post893alr. secretary@gmail.com.
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BELLEFONTE ELKS Lodge 1094 raised nearly $2,600 at its Centre County Grange Fair fundraising booth. Raffle tickets were sold to benefit the Elks Home Service Program, and 53 lodge members contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer time. Pictured inside the booth is Chad Wagner, selling tickets to Patrick and Patricia Corbett.
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THREE CADETTE Girl Scouts from Marion-Walker Troop 41411 recently earned their Silver Awards. The girls delivered handmade “fidget blankets” to residents of Centre Crest in Bellefonte, Haven Skilled Rehabilitation in Lock Haven and Hearthside Rehabilitation in State College. The blankets were created with different textured fabrics and included buttons, zippers, shoe laces and a variety of other “fidgets” to keep residents’ hands busy. Pictured, from left, are Olivia Stoltzfus, Samantha Fike and Liberty Fike.
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TO MEET the needs of soldiers serving overseas, the State College Elks’ Veterans Service Committee donated 200 pairs of socks to the Socks for Soldiers Program. Socks for Soldiers is coordinated through the State College Alliance Church. Pictured, from left, are Veterans Service Committee co-chairman Jack McKinley, Socks for Soldiers coordinator Rick Parker and Veterans Service Committee co-chairman Vernon Crawford.
Penn State asks fans to help with game day recycling Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State is encouraging all football fans to be environmentally responsible and participate in the university’s recycling and sustainability initiatives by separating recyclable items before, during and after every game. Blue recycling bags and clear trash bags are located throughout Beaver Stadium parking lots, including the entrance to most lots. Only recyclable items — plastic bottles, glass bottles and metal cans — should be placed in the blue bags. All other items should be placed in the clear trash bags. Bags should be securely closed and left where fans parked. They will be picked up after the lots close. Proper recycling and garbage disposal helps to preserve the environment and keep university grounds well maintained. Penn State encourages all fans to take responsibility for their tailgates, to clean up when their tailgates end and to make sure all garbage and recycling are properly collected and placed in appropriate bags. Intercollegiate Athletics also has partnered with Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant, the Sustainability Institute and the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Au-
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BLUE RECYCLING BAGS and clear trash bags are located throughout the Beaver Stadium parking lots, including the entrance to most lots. thority to help educate and promote recycling on game days. The Student Tailgate Ambassadors are leading the charge by engaging with fans in the Beaver Stadium park-
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By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH UNIVERSITY PARK — It was Penn State’s 2017 version of “The Drive,” and it was every bit as dramatic as the original executed by John Elway and the Denver Broncos. It also might not be the only one that the Nittany Lions will need before this season is all over. Going 80 yards in 12 plays and scoring the winning touchdown as time ran out to edge Iowa 21-19 created an instant classic and just barely kept everything in order for the 4-0 Lions. The championships and the playoffs are all still out there. There is no reason to believe, however, that the rest of the Big Ten schedule will not be full of opponents who will play as fervently and test Penn State as completely as the Hawkeyes. Despite giving up almost 600 yards of offense to PSU, Iowa did what it had to do. The Hawkeyes scored on three long plays and, yardage or not, held Penn State to just one touchdown, two field goals and a safety before that fateful final possession. It was the kind of effort that could easily have given them one of the biggest wins in their program’s history, except that 1:42 was probably too much time to give Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley and the Nittany Lions with the game on the line. “Obviously, the first thing you have to do is give the University of Iowa credit,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. “They had a great plan tonight. Obviously coached extremely well. Very talented, this is a tough venue to play in, first time being here it was electric in here tonight. “So, first thing you got to do is give Iowa all the credit in the world. I thought they had a really good plan on defense. We weren’t able to execute on offense and finish drives and get a lot of yards, and we need to get better in between the tackles so we can punch the ball in the end zone. “They were playing a soft coverage and made us earn it all the way down the field. I told the guys in the locker room, ‘If you look at any really good season, there’s always one game where the team has to
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gut it out and find a way to win, and we were able to do that tonight.’ “Obviously, Trace McSorley, we’ve seen in for a year and half, is one of the most mentally and physically tough players I’ve been around, a clutch player. Then Saquon Barkley, I cannot imagine that there’s a better player in all of college football.” Saturday, Sept. 30, will be the Big Ten home opener at Beaver Stadium against up-and-coming Indiana. Indiana is 2-1 coming into the game with victories over Virginia (34-17) and Georgia Southern (5217), and its loss in an unusual Week 1 conference game against Ohio State by a score of 49-21. The Hoosiers’ Week 3 game against Florida International was cancelled. Indiana is a team that gobbles up yardage and puts up loads of points. The Hoosiers average 404 yards of total offense per game, 136 rushing and 268 passing, and is scoring at a 36 points-per-game clip. Morgan Ellison leads the team in rushing with 44 attempts for 256 yards (5.8) and two touchdowns, and he’s followed by backup quarterback Peyton Ramsey and Cole Gest. Quarterback Richard Lagow is back and is 51 for 88 for 564 yards and four touchdowns, an average of 188 yards per game. Ramsey, who is a quick, dual-threat quarterback, has added 238 yards on 21 completions and three touchdowns. Simmie Cobbs (228 yards), Luke Trimian (112) and Ian Thomas (163) are the leading receivers. On special teams, punt returner J. Shun Harris already has two returns for touchdowns, among the leaders in the country, and is averaging 26 yards per return. Harris was given the Big Ten’s Special Teams Player of the Week Award
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for the second time this season, and true-freshman Ellison was the Freshman of the Week for his 176-yard, two-touchdown performance against Georgia Southern. “You all know what (Ellison) did statistically,” Indiana head coach Tom Allen told the media. “But he’s a true freshman, playing the way he convinced me he could play during fall camp. He’s proven that he’s a young man that has a bright future if he stays hungry and humble and keeps working hard.” It’s on defense where the Hoosiers seem to need the most work. They give up 428 yards every game, including 196 rushing and 232 passing. Even Georgia Southern, a team down 31-7 by halftime, ran 70 plays and gained 375 yards of offense. For Penn State, returning home after a difficult trip to Iowa City will be welcomed, but Indiana is a team that can cause trouble, especially moving the ball. The Nittany Lions will have to guard against the big play, which hurt them at Iowa, and expect other teams to employ the Hawkeye template on defense: play soft, keep everything in front and avoid long plays. Iowa made Penn State work hard for its yards, and the Hoosiers have no doubt noticed how they did it. Still, the Indiana defense does not look as imposing as Iowa’s, and Penn State will be favored to bring home its fifth win of the year. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
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1 Christian Campbell CB 1 KJ Hamler WR 2 Tommy Stevens QB 2 Marcus Allen S 3 Donovan Johnson CB 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR 4 Nick Scott S 5 DaeSean Hamilton WR 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB 6 Andre Robinson RB 6 Cam Brown LB 7 Jake Zembiec QB 7 Koa Farmer LB 8 Mark Allen RB 9 Jarvis Miller LB 9 Trace McSorley QB 10 Brandon Polk WR 11 Irvin Charles WR 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR 12 Desi Davis CB 13 Ellis Brooks LB 13 Saeed Blacknall WR 14 Zech McPhearson CB 14 Sean Clifford QB 15 Michael Shuster QB 15 Grant Haley CB 16 Billy Fessler QB 16 John Petrishen S 17 Garrett Taylor S 18 Shaka Toney DE 18 Jonathan Holland TE/H 19 Torrence Brown DE 20 Johnathan Thomas RB 20 Jabari Butler CB 21 Amani Oruwariye CB 23 Ayron Monroe S 24 DJ Brown CB 24 Miles Sanders RB 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB 26 Jonathan Sutherland S 26 Saquon Barkley RB 28 Troy Apke S 29 John Reid CB 30 Kevin Givens DT 31 Christopher Welde WR 32 Journey Brown RB 32 Mitchell Vallone S 33 Jake Cooper LB 34 Shane Simmons DE 35 Justin Neff S 36 Jan Johnson LB 37 Drew Hartlaub S 38 Lamont Wade CB 39 Frank Di Leo LB 39 Josh McPhearson RB 40 Nick Eury RB 40 Jason Cabinda LB 41 Parker Cothren DT 41 Joe Arcangelo TE 42 Ellison Jordan DT 43 Manny Bowen LB 44 Brailyn Franklin LB 45 Joe DuMond LB 46 Colin Castagna DE 47 Will Blair S 47 Brandon Smith LB 48 Shareef Miller DE 49 Daniel Joseph DE 50 Max Chizmar LB 51 Jason Vranic LB 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL 52 Curtis Cothran DT 52 Ryan Bates OL 53 Fred Hansard DT 54 Robert Windsor DT 55 Antonio Shelton DT 56 Tyrell Chavis DT 58 Evan Presta DT 59 Andrew Nelson OL 61 C.J. Thorpe OL 62 Michal Menet OL 64 Zach Simpson OL 65 Crae McCracken OL 66 Connor McGovern OL 68 Hunter Kelly OL 70 Brendan Mahon OL 71 Will Fries OL 72 Robbie Martin OL 73 Mike Miranda OL 74 Steven Gonzalez OL 75 Des Holmes OL 76 Sterling Jenkins OL 77 Chasz Wright OL 79 Charlie Shuman OL 80 Danny Dalton TE/H 80 Justin Weller WR 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR 82 Tyler Shoop WR 83 Nick Bowers TE/H 83 Alex Hoenstine WR 84 Juwan Johnson WR 85 Isaac Lutz WR 86 Cody Hodgens WR 87 Dae’Lun Darien WR 88 Mike Gesicki TE/H 89 Tom Pancoast TE/H 89 Colton Maxwell WR 90 Damion Barber DE 90 Alex Barbir K 91 Ryan Monk DT 91 Chris Stoll SN 92 Daniel Pasquariello P 92 Corey Bolds DT 93 Blake Gillikin P/K S 94 Joe Calcagno SN 95 Tyler Davis K/P 96 Kyle Vasey SN 96 Immanuel Iyke DT 97 Ryan Buchholz DE 97 Carson Landis K/P 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE
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AKRON Sept. 2 Beaver Stadium Result: W 52-0 Attendance: 101,684
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PITTSBURGH Sept. 9 Beaver Stadium Result: W 33-14 Attendance: 109,898
GEORGIA STATE Sept. 16 Beaver Stadium Result: W 56-0 Attendance 102,746
at Iowa Sept. 23 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, Iowa Result: W 21-19 Attendance: 66,205
INDIANA Sept. 30 Beaver Stadium Time: 3:30 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network
at Northwestern Oct. 7 Ryan Field Evanston, Ill. Time: Noon TV: TBA
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Saquon Barkley rules Obviously, for Penn State to move to 4-0 is a good thing, and there were a host of other good things about the heart-pounding win at Iowa on Sept. 23. Here’s a closer look:
THE GOOD
■ Saquon Barkley Enough said. ■ Penn State’s offense Generally, when you see the Nittany Lions up around 600 yards of offense, there are also 40 or 50 points on the board. Yet Iowa gave Penn State room to take the short stuff and did all it could to take away the big plays. The strategy worked, at least in the sense that Penn State scored “only” 21 points, but the Lions had it when it really counted. ■ The atmosphere This is under the “good” category because for Penn State to come out of Kinnick Stadium, at night, amid all that intensity
with a win has got to be a good sign about the will of this team.
THE BAD
■ Iowa quick strikes There were three of them, and the third one, a 35-yard bolt by Iowa’s Akrum Wadley, almost gave Iowa the win. ■ Field goal tries instead of touchdowns James Franklin even said after the game that the team needs to improve its scoring from in close.
THE UGLY
■ The length of the game TV games take forever these days, and there is apparently some ideas about how to move things along quicker. ■ Colors Does Iowa look exactly like the Steelers? Difficult to root against them. — Pat Rothdeutsch
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INDIANA Overall: 2-1 Big Ten: 0-1 Home: 1-1 Away: 1-0 Coach: Tom Allen, second season Record at Indiana: 2-2 • Overall Record: 2-2
Team Leaders RUSHING Morgan Ellison: 44-258 (5.8, 2 TD) Peyton Ramsey: 22-93 (2.9, 1 TD) PASSING Richard Lagow: 51-88, 564, 4 TD, 3 INT
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State senior linebacker Brandon Smith has been named to the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team. He is among 11 FBS and 22 total honorees recognized for their contributions to the community. Smith is the fourth Nittany Lion to earn Allstate AFCA Good Works Team honors, joining Ben Kline (2015), Stefen Wisniewski (2010) and Wayne Holmes (1994). In its 26th year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team shines a spotlight on the stories of selflessness and community service displayed by student-athletes and honors their dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others. A native of Winfield, Smith graduated with a degree in kinesiology last December. He is working on a second degree in health policy and administration and has a 3.81 GPA. He is a seven-time dean’s list honoree and recorded a pair of 4.0 semesters during his academic career. In 2016, Smith was selected CoSIDA Academic All-Dis-
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trict and was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar recipient. Smith intends on working in the health care field. In addition to the numerous community service activities Smith does as part of the Nittany Lions, he helps with his wife’s nonprofit organization, Honduran Soles, which provides shoes to kids who need them in various countries. He and his wife traveled to Honduras during spring break in 2015 to help build a soccer field. They also have volunteered at homeless shelters, and done other community work through their church, Revival Tabernacle, in Watsontown. The 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be invited to New Orleans to participate in a special community service project ahead of the 2018 Allstate Sugar Bowl, where the entire team will be recognized on the field at halftime. Fans are encouraged to visit www.espn.com/allstate to vote for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain now through Thursday, Nov. 23. The captain will be honored at this season’s Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
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BIG TEN STANDINGS East Ohio State Michigan Penn State Maryland Michigan State Rutgers Indiana
CONFERENCE OVERALL W-L % W-L % 1-0 1.000 3-1 .750 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 0-0 0.00 2-1 .667 0-0 0.00 2-1 .667 0-1 0.00 1-3 .250 0-1 0.00 2-1 .667
West W-L % Nebraska 1-0 1.000 Minnesota 0-0 0.00 Wisconsin 0-0 0.00 Illinois 0-0 0.00 Northwestern 0-0 0.00 Iowa 0-1 0.00 Purdue 0-1 0.00
W-L % 2-2 .500 3-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 2-1 .667 2-1 .667 3-1 .750 2-2 .500
BIG TEN SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 Nebraska at Illinois SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 Indiana at Penn State Iowa at Michigan State Maryland at Minnesota Northwestern at Wisconsin Ohio State at Rutgers
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Handing out grades following 21-19 win over Iowa By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
Well, that was something. Penn State found a way to overcome a tough night in Iowa City to beat the Hawkeyes 21-19 on the final play of their Sept. 23 game. But, you probably already knew that. It wasn’t always pretty. Penn State’s offense moved the ball, but also struggled to finish drives. The defense was stout, but gave up a few key plays. Special teams struggled to put points on the board, and it looked like a season of excitement may come to a premature end. It didn’t, though, and the Nittany Lions stay alive to fight another day.
OFFENSE: B-
Maybe it’s unfair, but this grade isn’t going to account for Saquon Barkley’s night. That was a superhuman effort and an unnatural display of talent. Barkley gets an A+, because you could not ask for anything more out of a player. The rest of the offense wasn’t nearly as sharp, though. The Nittany Lions were 6-of-18 on third down and failed to finish more than a few drives that started with great field position. Against Iowa, it didn’t hurt Penn State as much as it could have, but if the Nittany Lions lost they really only would have had themselves to blame. In the end, Trace McSorley made the throws he needed to make and his receivers and blockers got the job done in the final two minutes. The result was
there, but things clearly could have been better.
DEFENSE: A
This was a game to prove Penn State’s defense was for real, and the Nittany Lions did just that. This grade doesn’t include a “plus” because of the long run that could have cost Penn State the game. All told, though, fans will take that kind of performance every week. Iowa never really fooled the Nittany Lions, and a 3-of-11 rate on third down is about all you can ask for. Especially on the road, 273 yards of total offense and 19 points is something you will take each week in the Big Ten. Jason Cabinda made his first real appearance of the season leading the team with six tackles, and Shareef Miller looks to be doing just fine in his increased role at defensive end. Penn State was solid in coverage, on the line and at the second level. The Nittany Lions nearly lost, but as an aggregate total, this one wouldn’t have been on the defense.
SPECIAL TEAMS: C+
Penn State has a kicking problem, even if it doesn’t want to admit it. The snap/ hold/kick combo is working out some issues, and so far it’s nearly costing the Nittany Lions some games. DeAndre Thompkins was limited due to great punting, and Barkley never really broke a good return given a handful of chances. Blake Gillikin continues to be one of Penn State’s best assets and had three of
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TRACE MCSORLEY, the Penn State Nittany Lions signal caller, looks to go downfield in the Lions’ recent matchup with the Hawkeyes of Iowa. McSorley was 31-of-48 passing the ball, for 284 yards and a touchdown for the game. He also threw an interception and was sacked a season-high four times. his four punts downed inside the 20, with one coming at the goal line.
OVERALL: B
There are two sides to this game. Penn State won and found a way to win, but the
Nittany Lions ought to be playing a bit better when it comes to finishing drives. What this team can do makes this grade lower by default, but it’s hard to argue with the result. That Barkley kid isn’t bad, either.
Time to pry some credit for the Lions’ defense By MIKE POORMAN StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — Credit. Time to give Penn State’s defense its due. Although that’s not always easy, with a money player like Saquon Barkley around. But do this: Pry your eyes away from Saquon’s 358 all-purpose yards and Penn State’s dazzling walk-off drive to defeat Iowa 21-19 on Sept. 23 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Instead, focus on the job the Nittany Lions’ defense did against the Hawkeyes. The D kept PSU in the game. Especially while the Penn State offense struggled to find the end zone, despite running an epic 99 plays for 579 yards. Against the Hawkeyes, Joe Moorhead’s offense had five drives of 10 plays or Moor(head). But on the first four, they came away with a cumulative three points, no thanks to a punt, two missed field goals and one made field goal. The fifth? It was the game-winner. If not for the defense, especially through the third quarter, the outcome would have been different for the fourthranked Nittany Lions, now 4-0 this season and 13-1 since getting blown out 49-10 at Michigan on Sept. 24, 2016. In that game, the fourth of the season for Penn State, the Wolverines jumped to a 28-0 halftime lead after scoring touchdowns on four of their first five drives. What a difference a year makes. Iowa’s first 11 possessions this year went like this: Seven punts, one missed field goal, one lost fumble (recovered by Grant Haley), one safety (by Shareef Miller, wearing No. 19 in honor of fellow DE Torrence Brown, out for the season with an injury) and one TD (of 21 yards, on a short field following an Iowa interception). In all, Iowa’s offense had a net five points through the game’s first 50 minutes. “I thought our defense played unbelievably well,” said Penn State head coach James Franklin, “and probably hasn’t got enough credit this year for as well as they’re playing.”
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Under the direction of coordinator Brent Pry, it’s a defense that, as of Sept. 24, ranks No. 2 in college football in fewest points allowed — 33 in four games (Minnesota is No. 1, with 32). Penn State is No. 1 in the nation in tackles for a loss (41) and tied for No. 1 with Virginia in red zone defense (1 TD, 2 FGs in six trips). The Nittany
Lions are also No. 7 in turnovers gained (10), 10th in interceptions (six) and 15th in fumble recoveries (four). By comparison, Penn State had 13 turnovers gained — 10 picks, three fumble recoveries — in 14 games last season. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz offered a positive report, as well. “Looking at them in person, they’re playing at a high level. They’ve got big, strong athletes. They’re very talented, and they play hard, and they’re very well-coached.” The Nittany Lions did give up back-toback touchdowns late against Iowa; one came on a big 70-yard burst by Akrum Wadley and the other was aided by a few chunk plays. The point is, though, that Pry’s Guys held on long and consistently enough for the Nittany Lion offense to finally figure out how to find the end zone. The Nittany Lions are just one of two teams in the FBS that has not given up a point in the first quarter in 2017. Their performance out of the box — shutouts against lesser foes Akron and Georgia State and just 14 points scored by Pitt — is the second-best start since Penn State joined the Big Ten 25 years ago.
WORST TO ALMOST FIRST
Since 1993, only one PSU team has yielded fewer points in their opening four games. That would be the 1996 squad, which opened the season with identical 24-7 wins over USC and Louisville and shutouts against Northern Illinois and Temple. Overall, since Joe Paterno’s first year as head coach in 1966, only five Penn State defenses have been stingier in their opening quartet of games than the 2017 team. Following the 1996 group, which finished 11-2 and was led by Kim Herring and Brandon Noble, are: 1973, 23 points allowed; both 1971 and 1981, 31 points allowed; and 1989, 32 points allowed. In terms of giving up points, Penn State’s defense has gone from literally worst to almost first. The 2016 Nittany Lions — beset by injuries to starting linebackers Nyeem Wartman White, Brandon Bell and Jason Cabinda — gave up 131 points in the first four games to open the season: 13 to Kent State, 42 at Pitt, 27 to Temple and 49 to Michigan. It was the most points allowed by a Penn State defense over the first four games in the Big Ten era and the second-most in Penn State history. The 1889 team lost all four of its games, allowing 138 points in total — including a 106-0 loss at Lehigh. For many reasons, the Penn State defense is different this season: it’s healthier,
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NITTANY LIONS Nick Scott (4) and Jason Cabinda (40) chase down Iowa Hawkeye ball carrier Akrum Wadley (25) during Penn State’s recent road win. The defense has been getting stronger for the Nittany Lions. deeper, more experienced and more opportunistic. And better. Much.
ALLEN AND CABINDA
Take Cabinda and safety Marcus Allen, for example. In his 37th career start on Sept. 23, Allen did a little — and a lot — of everything. He had five tackles, one sack, two tackles for a loss and forced a fumble. “This season we found our mojo,” Allen said. “We have a little swagger to us. We’re playing with a lot of confidence. The turnovers aren’t anything but playing with energy and passion. Just playing to the best of our ability. We’ve been focusing on getting turnovers day-in and dayout. We made an emphasis on that over the offseason. “We have the confidence that comes from playing against this offense. It’s one of the best there is. It’s a matter of us doing well against them and them doing well against us. We’re no pushovers. We’re a good defense. They may get ahead of us in practice sometimes, but we get some and they get some. It’s just iron sharpening iron.” In 2016, Cabinda missed five games — including Pitt and Michigan — with a hand injury. In his 27th career start, the
senior led the Nittany Lions with six tackles, including 1.5 for a loss. Hand it to Cabinda: For him, and led by him, the Penn State defense has emerged from the shadows. Its play against Pitt and Iowa kept Penn State in the game, and leading, while the offense was sorting things out. “A couple of times we picked them up, when Trace had that fumble and we didn’t get those field goals,” Cabinda said. “Our defense came out there with the crowd going wild, crazy, they have momentum — all that kind of stuff. Our defense walks on the field unfazed, completely unfazed, because we know we’re going to go out there and stop them.” For Cabinda, it is a matter of that confidence now manifesting itself, and doing so every time out. Through four games, Penn State’s opponents have had a total of 54 offensive possessions. They have scored on just six of them. “It’s just our mindset and the confidence we have in ourselves,” he said. “We feel that in that situation they are not going to score on us. It’s as simple as that. Doing it in practice, over and over again. That’s where it comes from. “We just know that’s the kind of players we have — with a lot of trust in each other and our abilities.”
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High School Football Week 6 A recap of last week’s games and a look into what to expect this week
State College Little Lions continue to roll By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
will depend on the early going in the game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Yes, State College really did score 55 points in the first half at Mechanicsburg on Sept. 22, and Mechanicsburg threw in another 13 for a total of 68 points in the first two quarters. Things calmed down in the second half, but it still added up to a 62-25 win for the Little Lions — their fourth without a loss. In Bellefonte, the Raiders kept it going by scoring the first 28 points and then pulling away from Tyrone, 49-14, for their fourth win of the season. Elsewhere, Philipsburg, Penns Valley, BEA and St. Joseph’s all fell, albeit to very good teams, in a very high-scoring week of football in Centre County. This week, there is a county matchup between PV and P-O in Spring Mills. BEA will host powerful Central, while the Raiders and Little Lions will both face tough conference opponents. SJCA has a bye.
CARLISLE (3-1) AT STATE COLLEGE (4-0) FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
State College showed up in Mechanicsburg on Sept. 22 and immediately stepped on the gas. Before the first quarter ended, Keaton Ellis and Brandon Clark each had two touchdowns, Triston Lyons had another and SC was already cruising with a 35-7 lead. Another three touchdowns in the second quarter, including a number three for Ellis, put the game far out of reach for the Wildcats as the Little Lions roared to their fourth win of the season without a loss. On Friday, Sept. 29, 3-1 Carlisle will travel to Memorial Field for the second Mid-Penn Conference game for both teams. The Thundering Herd is 3-1 so far, with wins over Mechanicsburg (27-20), Red Land (17-14) and South Western (28-19). However, when the Herd ran into Central Dauphin things did not go well in a 65-14 blowout loss. CD broke things open with 35 points in the second quarter and took a 55-14 lead by halftime. Eight different players scored touchdowns for Central Dauphin in the game, with Saville Pope the only one to score two. For Carlisle, two second-quarter touchdowns by Rojan Porcorpio and Gavin Barnes from quarterback Christian Watts were all the scoring it could muster for the night. Watts, this season, has completed 15 of 36 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, while senior Cole Wolaver has connected on 22 of 47 for 285 yards and three touchdowns. Trystan Sulich is the leading runner with 64 attempts for 305 yards and four touchdowns, and Porcorpio has added 192 yards on 29 attempts and a touchdown. Gavyn Barnes is the leading receiver with 21 catches for 314 yards and five scores. Carlisle will be smarting from the loss on Sept. 22 and looking to rebound against the Little Lions. But SC might have as much firepower — or more — than CD and much
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threw for 271 yards and four touchdowns — two to Micah Heichel — and Clearfield took control of the game with 21 unanswered points in the third quarter. The Bison outgained CM 460 to 200, had 20 first downs and didn’t turn the ball over. Last season, Bellefonte returned to the playoffs and drew the Bison in the first round. That game was competitive for most of the first half before Clearfield pulled away to take a comfortable 34-7 win. Now in the new season and with the way it is playing, Bellefonte will be hoping that nothing will be comfortable for Clearfield in this game.
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CADE FORTNEY (12) reaches to haul in a pass during Bellefonte’s Sept. 23 matchup against Tyrone. Bellefonte won the contest, 49-14. CLEARFIELD (3-2) AT BELLEFONTE (4-1) FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
It is abundantly clear that Bellefonte is an improved football team, and this week will be a good indication of how much better the Raiders have gotten. It has been a long time since anyone’s been able to say that Bellefonte is coming off a 35-point win over Tyrone. Yet, there it is, and the Raiders didn’t back into any of it. They scored the first four touchdowns in the game, led 28-7 at halftime, and then put the game away with another 14 points in the third quarter. Quarterback Dylan Deitrich passed for 144 yards and ran for 134, including two touchdowns, while Cade Fortney added 91 yards on the ground and an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Bellefonte outgained Tyrone 460 to 215 and didn’t turn the ball over in the game. Now, the second of the Mountain League’s three traditional powers, Clearfield, will come to visit Rogers Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29. The Bison are 3-2 so far this year, having beaten DuBois (21-0), Penns Valley (42-12) and Central Mountain on Sept. 22 (49-10). But a visit to Central resulted in an unusually big loss, 42-14, and then the next week Huntingdon almost matched that score with a 45-27 win. What it all means is that Clearfield already has two league losses, and another one at Bellefonte would essentially put it out of contention. The game against Central Mountain was a bit more in character for the Bison. Quarterback Isaac Rumery
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BALD EAGLE AREA defensive end Andrew Dubbs (34) attempts to make a tackle on the Central quarterback during a 35-7 loss Sept. 23. BEA (3-2) AT TYRONE (1-4) FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
Tyrone is 1-4 and clearly has its back against the wall at this point in the 2017 season. The Golden Eagles have losses to Bellwood-Antis, Central, Huntingdon and Bellefonte sandwiched around a win over Philipsburg-Osceola. All of those losses came at the hands of very good teams, and it is a good bet that the Eagles have their sights on this game as a way to get back on track going into the second half of the season. But Bald Eagle has good wins on its resume — the Eagles have beaten Troy, Penns Valley and P-O — but in the last two weeks Central and Chestnut Ridge both dealt big losses to BEA. So, the Bald Eagles will be looking to right themselves as well and display some of that firepower they used in those earlier games. Usually, going into Tyrone is tough duty for BEA, but Week 6, Page 24
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Volleyball victorious after straight set loss By JASON ROLLISON sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State women’s volleyball team got a harsh dose of reality Sept. 22, losing in three straight sets to Big Ten rival Nebraska. The loss came in the Lions’ first Big Ten matchup, and coach Russ Rose did his best to accept the blame for the team’s flat performance. “I didn’t have the team ready to play,” Rose said. Indeed, the description was apt. Yet it was still surprising to see such a senior-laden team lay an egg in a big match. Simone Lee seemingly served as the lone senior — nay, lone Nittany Lion — to play a “normal” game, and even she was limited to 15 kills for the match. It was no coincidence, then, that Lee also was the lone player to accompany Rose to the post-game media availability. Lee remained quiet and sullen throughout the session, as Rose repeatedly echoed his opening statement. Despite her coach’s insistence on taking the blame for her squad, Lee carried the look of a senior who let a match — one of just 20 regular season contests remaining in her career — get away from her. When asked if he was surprised that a team full of upper classmen could allow
themselves to be caught off-guard in such a shocking manner, Rose was non-committal. “I don’t think I was surprised, but I was disappointed,” Rose said. “I think Nebraska’s serve-pass game was strong tonight, while ours was, frankly, not. It will be up to this team to turn it around quickly.” Rose was referring to the Sept. 23 match against Iowa, moved to 4 p.m. to accommodate those who wished to save time for the football game against that same opponent. The Nittany Lions rebounded to win the match three sets to one. Unsurprisingly, Lee led the way again with 22 kills, the third time this season she has eclipsed the 20-kill mark. Unlike the previous night, Lee was joined by Haleigh Washington and Ali Frantti, who added 12 and 10 kills, respectively. Washington, in particular, needed the rebound. She was invisible the night prior, totaling just six kills. As has been the case over her four years — three as a regular — as Washington goes, so, too, go the Lions. The team also out-blocked the Hawkeyes, 11-6, while out-digging them at a 60-53 rate. Out-kill, out-dig and out-block. Those three keys will put a team on the path to winning any match, obviously, but in Rose’s mind, his team can add one more to the list: out-prepare.
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PENN STATE volleyball coach Russ Ross addresses players during a Nittany Lion victory over visiting Ohio on Sept. 16. qqq As we mentioned at the top, Big Ten play has begun and the Penn State Nittany Lions will be hosting conference opponents from here on out.
That slate begins with two contests against unranked teams. Illinois will come to Rec Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, while Northwestern visits Penn State at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.
If there is a possible handle on how this game might turn out, it might be how each fared against their only common foe: BEA. Penns Valley caught the Eagles in Week 3 and coming off two big wins. The Eagles led 12-0 at halftime, and then scored 14 in the third quarter to put the game away. The final was 33-6, and it was a disappointing outcome for the Rams who expected to play better. The week before, BEA clicked on both offense and defense against P-O and chalked up a 48-0 win. The Eagle defense swarmed the Mounties and created numerous turnovers and mistakes, especially early. So on paper, it appears as if this is another very close matchup, with both teams being very conscious of getting off to a good start. Neither one has had any success so far coming from behind and the first half may tell the story. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
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P-O’S BRANDON ANDERSON hauls in a touchdown pass during the first quarter of the Mounties’ 56-14 loss to Chestnut Ridge on Sept. 22. PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA (1-4) AT PENNS VALLEY (1-4) FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
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there are just razor-thin differences between these two going in. The team that gets off to a quicker start or makes the fewest mistakes will likely come out the winner. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Rams and the Mounties have the same records, and both teams have had similar fortunes so far in 2017. Both won in Week 1 against non-conference foes, and both have faced very stiff competition since. PV has had Clearfield, Central, BEA and Huntingdon since then and had very little luck against any of them. P-O, meanwhile, faced BEA, Bellefonte, Tyrone and Chestnut Ridge and had trouble with turnovers and giving up big plays against all of them. The two will meet Friday, Sept. 29, and someone will break a four-game losing streak.
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MOUNTIE QUARTERBACK Bubba Slogosky looks downfield during P-O’s matchup against Chestnut Ridge on Sept. 22.
September 28-October 4, 2017
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Fans assess the 2 C’s of high school sports fandom By JOHN HOOK Schools in the Centre Region have been in session for several weeks and all the outdoor fall field sports seasons are well underway. This means the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors of local students have had almost a month of watching them play their chosen sports at various playing fields around Happy Valley, or have traveled an hour, or two or three, away to watch them compete. The result is that many of those parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors have become experts in two very important aspects of the outdoor scholastic sports experience. No, not the rules or referees. They have become experts in the two C’s of scholastic fandom — concessions and comfort. While hanging around before or after the games and during halftime, we are often talking about the games themselves, but lots of times the conversations turn to the conditions surrounding the game. Which teams and schools have outstanding C’s, and which are just passable. Which have something interesting or different to eat, and which carry the standard fare. Which have facilities that make life as a fan easy and comfortable, and which require a little more tolerance. In addition, many of the parents themselves have gotten mini courses toward a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management because the team booster clubs use the concession stands as fundraisers and ask parents to donate their services as counter help. Nothing like working an outside concession stand for a few hours to make one appreciate the efficiency of a fast food restaurant. High school football, being the most popular sport, always gets the best concessions. In town, the State High home games at Memorial Field block off Fraser Street and outside vendors pull up their trailers with all manner of carnival food and flashing lights. The other high schools in the area have permanent structures at their stadiums providing concessions — meaning relief from the elements and access to power, heat and refrigeration, the four pre-conditions for a quality concession stand. Even at high school football games, though, comfort can be an elusive quality. Bleachers are standard, although the debate between whether metal or wood provides the most comfort is common (I’m a wood person myself). But, rest facilities vary greatly in both proximity to the stands and style. The great thing about football is there is no better sport at creating participation among the student-athletes. With 22 kids on the field at any moment and (often) dedicated offensive and defensive players, it’s easy to get 40-plus players from one team onto the field during the course of a game. And that, after all, is why people are in the stands — to see their daughter/son/friend/neighbor play. No other sport provides that many opportunities for kids to get onto the playing field and into a game. But what about the other sports? What about the fans of the other outdoor fall field sports — specifically soccer and field hockey? What conditions do they have to deal with? What do the fans of these secondary sports get to eat and under what conditions is the food served? How comfortable are you while being there? Let’s talk about concessions first. Those secondary outdoor fall sports played on fields with permanent concession structures are obviously the gold standard. The Lower Dauphins, Cumberland Valleys and Chambersburgs of the state have the opportunity to provide a great food-eating experience. Doesn’t mean they do, but they have the infrastructure needed to provide a wider variety of options than those using a pop-up tent with propane and no power. Those kinds of situations call for ingenuity, which is something you need if you are setting up concessions at Memorial Field downtown.
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Football — Sept. 29, at Tyrone Cross-country — Sept. 28, Mount Union, Juniata Valley; Oct. 3, at Clearfield Boys’ golf — Sept. 28, at Central; Oct. 2, at Penn Cambria Girls’ soccer — Oct. 3, P-O; Oct. 4, at Central Boys’ soccer — Oct. 2, at P-O; Oct. 3, at Belleville Mennonite
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Football — Sept. 29, Clearfield Boys’ golf — Sept. 28, at Central Girls’ soccer — Oct. 3, at Penns Valley Boys’ soccer — Oct. 2, at Penns Valley; Oct. 4, Clearfield Girls’ volleyball — Oct. 3, at Central; Oct. 4, BEA Gazette file photo
MEMORIAL FIELD in State College isn’t equipped with a permanent concession stand, but booster clubs and organizations improvise with tents and canopies to sell their goods and raise money for their causes. One of the decades-long quirks of school sports in the State College district is the primary playing field with lights, Memorial Field, has no permanent concession stand. So, booster clubs have to improvise with pop-up canopies and tables, cooking food in advance and bringing it in pots and containers. This season, the Cheerleaders Booster Club has been staffing the State High boys soccer matches and doing an outstanding job improvising great concessions. Then, there’s the food. The trendy concession stand food these days is the walking taco. It’s a snack-sized bag of Fritos or Doritos chips that are crushed so the chips break apart, then the bag is cut open across the top and chili or taco meat is spooned inside along with available taco toppings, such as lettuce, cheese and salsa. Stir the contents of the bag with a spoon and eat away. The beauty is that this can generally be prepared no matter how prehistoric the concession stand conditions. One of our fellow parents makes sure to purchase a walking taco at every away game just to determine which team has the best. (The season is only half over, but so far Cedar Cliff is doing well.) Hot dogs, hot sausages, slices of pre-ordered pizza kept warm, candy, bottles of Gatorade and water — these are the mainstays of the diet of the fall high school sports fan. What really sets a concession stand apart from a food perspective are the extras. Something as simple as a basic hamburger is a bonus at these secondary sports. Because hamburgers cost more and can be difficult to prepare and keep “fresh,” they are not a regular concession item. Ethnic fare such as pierogis are great additions. We know we’re in the company of great concessionaires when fruit is available. Meatball subs are another item we love. Then, there are the facilities. Most of the time these secondary teams get to play on good fields with bleachers, scoreboards, PA systems and, hopefully, real bathrooms with running water and flushing toilets. However, for some games you carry your own chair-ina-bag to a field 500 yards away from the nearest parking lot, have access to two porta-potties that are out of hand sanitizer, and the concession stand is a small shack large enough for the average-size lawn mower. But that’s what you do. As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors, we’re happy to be there watching these kids play no matter what the conditions are, but as long as we’re there, we might as well evaluate, right? And, if it wasn’t the furthest school from Happy Valley, if we had our choice we would be fine playing every away game at Chambersburg’s field. Now, if they could only get the concession line to move a little faster.
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Barkley wins Big Ten Offensive Player honors By STEVE CONNELLY sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — For the fourth time in his career and second time this season, Saquon Barkley is the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. The star running back turned in an incredible performance in Iowa City on Sept. 23 as he helped the Nittany Lions pull off a last-second win against the Hawkeyes — finishing the game with a school record of 358 all-purpose yards, including his 211 rushing yards off 28 carries and a touchdown. His work against Iowa helped him surpass the 3,000-career rushing yards mark, becoming the seventh player in Penn State history to do so. He is now 842 yards away from breaking Evan Royster’s career rushing yards record.
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2017 Schedules & Scores State College Little Lions (4-0) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Nov. 4
State College 45, J.P. McCaskey 12 State College 55, Hollidaysburg 27 State College 56, Mifflin County 7 State College 62, Mechanicsburg 25 CARLISLE 7 p.m. at Cumberland Valley 7 p.m. CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST 7 p.m. at Harrisburg 7 p.m. CHAMBERSBURG 7 p.m. at Central Dauphin 7 p.m.
Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties (1-4) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3
Philipsburg-Osceola 32, West Branch 14 Bald Eagle 48, Philipsburg-Osceola 0 Bellefonte 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 8 Tyrone 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 21 Chestnut Ridge 56, Philipsburg-Osceola 14 at Penns Valley 7 p.m. CENTRAL 7 p.m. at Huntingdon 7 p.m. CLEARFIELD 7 p.m. at Curwensville 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Academy 7 p.m.
Penns Valley Rams (1-4) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
Penns Valley 22, Punxsutawney 21 Clearfield 42, Penns Valley 12 Bald Eagle 33, Penns Valley 6 Central 51, Penns Valley 8 Huntingdon 56, Penns Valley 8 Philipsburg-Osceola 7 p.m. at Bellefonte 7 p.m. CHESTNUT RIDGE 7 p.m. at Tyrone 7 p.m. at Cowanesque Valley 7 p.m.
Central Mountain Wildcats (0-5) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
Williamsport 34, Central Mountain 7 Hughesville 31, Central Mountain 13 Shikellamy 48, Central Mountain 7 Bellefonte 34, Central Mountain 31 Clearfield 49, Central Mountain 10 at Mifflinburg 7 p.m. SELINSGROVE 7 p.m. at Hollidaysburg 7 p.m. at Jersey Shore 7 p.m.
Bellefonte Red Raiders (4-1) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
Bellefonte 17, Jersey Shore 13 Huntingdon 52, Bellefonte 31 Bellefonte 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 8 Bellefonte 34, Central Mountain 31 Bellefonte 49, Tyrone 14 CLEARFIELD 7 p.m. PENNS VALLEY AREA 7 p.m. at Central 7 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge 7 p.m. at Bald Eagle Area 7 p.m.
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Bald Eagle 33, Troy 13 Bald Eagle 48, Philipsburg-Osceola 0 Bald Eagle 33, Penns Valley 6 Chestnut Ridge 43, Bald Eagle 6 Central 35, Bald Eagle 7 at TYRONE 7 p.m. HUNTINGDON 7 p.m. at Clearfield 7 p.m. JERSEY SHORE 7 p.m. BELLEFONTE 7 p.m.
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Penn State women’s soccer ties Nebraska By ETHAN KASALES StateCollege.com
No. 7 Penn State women’s soccer played Nebraska to a 1-1 draw Sept. 24 in the Nittany Lions’ second double overtime match of the season. Junior midfielder Charlotte Williams ensured Erica Dambach’s Nittany Lions (7-2-1) at least received a point in the standings on the road against the Cornhuskers. Sophomore goalkeeper Amanda Dennis made her first start of the season to give Rose Chandler a rest on the second leg of the team’s Midwest road trip. She finished with six saves in the tie. Penn State took care of Iowa 1-0 on Sept. 22 thanks to Salina Williford’s header. The Nittany Lions struck first in the 25th minute Sept. 24, as Williams tallied her second goal of the year to give Penn State a 1-0 lead. Senior forward Frannie Crouse picked up her fourth assist this fall on the play. However, lightning was also in the vicinity in Lincoln, forcing a nearly two and a half hour delay. The teams returned to the pitch in the 38th minute of the match, and Nebraska quickly went on the offensive. The Huskers drew even with Penn State on senior midfielder Haley Hanson’s 45th-minute goal moments before half-
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Jones named NYPL Broadcaster of the Year StateCollege.com staff STATE COLLEGE — Steve Jones, the voice of the State College Spikes, has been given the 2017 Warner Fusselle Award for Broadcast Excellence as the top broadcaster in the New York-Penn League. The award is given annually by the NYPL to the radio or TV/video streaming broadcaster whose work is deemed exemplary based on baseball knowledge, delivery, production values and overall presentation, according to the league. Jones has been the lead broadcaster for the Spikes since their inception in 2006. He also is well-known as the voice of Penn State football, for which he’s called radio broadcasts since 2000, and Penn State basketball, for which he’s delivered broadcasts since 1982. The Warner Fusselle Award is named for the late former broadcaster, who was the voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones from 2001 until his death in 2012. Fusselle’s
long career included time as host and narrator of “This Week in Baseball.” “It is a great personal honor to accept an award named for the great Warner Fusselle, who was the gold standard for all broadcasters to follow,” Jones said in a STEVE JONES release. “This award also speaks to the commitment of the entire Spikes organization, starting with the visionary leadership of Chuck Greenberg, Jason Dambach and Scott Walker, to the importance of keeping in touch with our fans all over the world through these nightly broadcasts. “I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with dynamic people like Ben
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PSU hockey ranked No. 10 in USCHO preseason poll By MIKEY MANDARINO StateCollege.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — For the first time in program history, Penn State men’s hockey earned a USCHO preseason ranking, coming in at No. 10 in the first poll of the season. The ranking comes on the heels of the team’s most successful season to date. The Nittany Lions won the Big Ten, made a run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament and finished the season as the No. 8 team in the nation. Penn State is the third-highest ranked
team in the Big Ten, only behind Minnesota (No. 3) and conference newcomer Notre Dame (No. 8). Other conference rivals that are ranked below Penn State are Wisconsin (No. 12) and Ohio State (No. 19). Guy Gadowsky’s squad will hit the ice for the first time Sunday, Oct. 1, when it takes on the University of Ottawa in an exhibition game at Pegula Ice Arena. The Nittany Lions’ regular season gets underway five days later, when they travel to upstate New York to take on Clarkson University.
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Perfect or not, McSorley drives the engine By BEN JONES StateCollege.com
IOWA CITY, IOWA — It says a lot about what Trace McSorley can do, that what he has done in parts of 2017 has been met with such scrutiny. Objectively, McSorley has not been as sharp in some areas as he was just 12 months ago. Some of that is him, some of it is the lack of Chris Godwin, whose hands were nothing short of elite. Where Brandon Polk sees the ball go through his arms on a key fourth down Sept. 23, Godwin likely catches that pass. Some of that is pass protection, which has been plenty up-and-down in its own right this year. And, on some level, McSorley was bound to regress to more modest results when it comes to the downfield passing attack that succeeded nearly at-will a season ago. Jones, from page 27 Love and Dan Petrazzolo to create a quality broadcast night in and night out. Most of all, I am thankful for the chance to be able to work with a talented colleague in Joe Putnam as a broadcast partner for the last 10 seasons.” In addition to calling Spikes games for radio, Jones and Putnam are simulcast on streaming broadcasts of each home game on the MiLB.TV subscription service. Jones also hosts the weekly “Penn State Coaches Show” on Penn State Sports Network affiliates, “Sports Talk with Steve
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What can’t be disputed is his importance to Penn State’s offense and Penn State’s success as a team. Take, for example, a certain 80-yard game winning drive. “Trace is unbelievable both on and off the field. Being a leader of our offense and being our quarterback and being the guy who makes us go. I don’t think he could ever be appreciated enough, honestly,” said tight end Mike Gesicki on Sept. 23. “The guys in our locker room, the coaches, they know what we do. But nobody will understand the time and preparation and ton of reads he has to make. There is tons of stuff that goes into it, and he deserves all of the success. “Trace obviously always says that he’s a winner, that he’s tough, and that’s exactly what he is. He’s extremely mentally tough and to play that position for our team, in our conference and all that kind of stuff, you have to be.” Jones” weekdays on State College ESPN Radio 1450 and “The Steve Jones Show” weekdays on Newsradio 1070 WKOK in Sunbury. “We are extremely proud that Steve Jones has been named the recipient of this prestigious award, and honored to have Steve calling our games,” Spikes general manager Scott Walker said. “From day one, Steve has been there for the Spikes, and he has truly seen it all unfold. His career achievements with Penn State and the Spikes speak for themselves, and we are truly happy he has been recognized by the New York-Penn League.”
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PENN STATE quarterback Trace McSorley looks to throw downfield Sept. 23 against Iowa. McSorley is an interesting subject in the story of college football quarterbacks. He is inherently not an NFL-style quarterback. It’s hard to imagine his size and his style of play equating at the next level. It doesn’t mean he won’t try and doesn’t mean he shouldn’t, but there is an unspoken feeling that Trace knows his best years in football might be the ones he is living right now. But at its core, the job of a quarterback is to manage the offense and get the ball to weapons on the field and let them makes plays. And, in that light, between his toughness and his rarely occurring mental er-
rors, it’s hard to argue that McSorley is anything other than the best man for the job on a Penn State team that has been one of the most successful over the past 12 months. “This team has no quit,” said Saquon Barkley. “When you have Trace McSorley in the backfield, that guy is cold-blooded; he steps up in big moments.” When it’s all said and done, that’s the most important thing. And on a night when he wasn’t at his best, he also reminded fans why that can change at any moment. Not to mention, going 31-for-48 and 284 yards isn’t a bad night’s work.
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Women’s Corner
Breast cancer from BRCA can be avoided Special to the Gazette
No matter how healthy your lifestyle is, you can’t choose your genes. So, if you have a family history of breast cancer, your doctor may recommend that you undergo genetic testing to look for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. If you test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2, it means you’ve inherited a gene mutation that puts you at greater risk for developing breast cancer. Finding out you’re BRCA positive can raise a lot of questions. How will this affect you? What does it mean? How worried should you be? “BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help repair damaged cells and DNA. If you have a mutation of either or both of these genes, it stops their ability to repair damaged cells and can make you more susceptible to breast cancer,” said Dr. Keriann Gray, an oncologist at Geisinger.
“Being BRCA1 or BRCA2 positive doesn’t mean you’ll get breast cancer; however, it does mean you need to work closely with your doctor and be more vigilant.”
HOW DOES THE BRCA GENE INFLUENCE BREAST CANCER DEVELOPMENT?
Being BRCA1 or BRCA2 positive does not mean that you will definitely get breast cancer, but it does make you more susceptible. Women with a BRCA mutation are up to seven times more likely get breast cancer than someone without the mutation. Despite reading about high-profile celebrities like Angelina Jolie, who underwent a double mastectomy after finding out she tested positive for a BRCA mutation, the mutation is not common. It affects between one in 400 and one in 800 people. However, people with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are at an
elevated risk of inheriting the gene — about one in 40 of Ashkenazi Jewish people have the mutation.
Gray. “Your doctor may also recommend a combination of mammograms and MRIs each year to screen for breast cancer.”
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Relying on your doctor is only part of the story. To catch breast cancer early, do regular self-exams. “Perform a breast self-examination at least once a month,” said Gray. “Keep track of any strange lumps, especially if they are present for more than a week. If a lump persists, talk to your doctor immediately.”
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If you have a BRCA mutation, your doctor may recommend more frequent screening for breast cancer. Breast cancer does not always create a lump that can be felt. “A woman who is BRCA positive may begin mammograms earlier, between 25 and 35,” said
Since some breast cancers rely on estrogen to grow and spread, your body’s estrogen production can contribute to your breast cancer risk. Chemoprevention medications stop the production of estrogen, so they can prevent and treat breast cancer. However, these medications only work on breast cancer that is receptor positive, so it isn’t usable for all types of cancer. Chemoprevention medications are usually taken over the course of a few years for maximum effect.
PREVENTIVE SURGERY IS AN OPTION
Preventive surgeries like mas-
tectomies are a possibility for women who are at risk for breast cancer. “Some women with the BRCA gene decide that it is not worth the risk and opt to get a mastectomy to avoid complications,” said Gray. “Unfortunately, this is not 100 percent effective, but it does significantly lower the risk of breast cancer. This option is extreme, however, and should be carefully discussed with a doctor to make sure it is the right choice. Breast reconstruction surgery can be done at the same time as or after the surgery to help those who undergo a mastectomy regain a sense of normalcy.” Geisinger’s cancer genetics programs determine whether you face a higher than normal cancer risk. Special programs such as MyCode, which are only available at Geisinger, detect the earliest signs of cancer so you can start treatment right away.
Workshop prepares grad students for STEM jobs By CHRIS SPALLINO Penn State News
UNIVERSITY PARK — Eighteen graduate students from aerospace engineering and other Penn State engineering programs took part in the first-ever Graduate AeroWomen Professional Development Workshop on Aug. 25 and 26 at the University Park campus. The workshop, hosted by the Aerospace Engineering Department, was created to help prepare female engineering graduate students for successful and sustainable STEM careers through the understanding and mastering of non-technical aspects. “The AeroWomen Workshop was truly inspiring,” said Sema Erten, doctorate candidate in engineering science and mechanics. “It is crucial to have an open and evolving conversation about exciting, engaging, inspiring and empowering women in engineering fields and to have a platform to share ideas and experiences.” The two-day event kicked off with keynote presentations by Amy Pritchett, aerospace engineering department head, and aerospace engineering alumna Pame-
la Gomez, of NextGen Performance and Outreach at the Federal Aviation Administration. Additional sessions included: ■ Career panel discussion with Gomez; Swati Saxena, project and program manager at ESI Group R&D; Sunny Wicks, research engineer at Lockheed Martin; Peggy Johnson, dean of Penn State Schreyer Honors College and professor of civil engineering; and Julianna Simon, assistant professor of acoustics ■ Professional skills exercises on self-marketing, negotiation tactics and problem solving conducted by Namiko Yamamoto, co-organizer of the workshop and assistant professor of aerospace engineering, and Susan Stewart, co-organizer and senior research associate and associate professor of aerospace engineering and architectural engineering ■ Inclusivity seminar by Thomas Litzinger, assistant dean for educational innovation and accreditation and director of the Leonhard Center ■ Networking activities with fellow participants, engineering faculty and university personnel “When I was a graduate student, I had
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Wear Pink Day Luncheon set for Oct. 20 Special to the Gazette HUNTINGDON — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Women’s Imaging Center of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon is hosting its fifth annual Cindy Taylor Memorial Wear Pink Luncheon at noon, Friday, Oct. 20, in the Ellis Hall Ballroom at Juniata College. This year’s luncheon will feature a panel of J.C. Blair breast health experts, including obstetrician/gynecologist and breast cancer survivor Dr. Diane Adams, lead mammographer and breast health coordinator Penny Shope and breast surgeon Dr. Darrell Pugh. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase at the J.C. Blair Hospital Information Desk or through www.jcblair. org until Friday, Oct. 13. Seating is limited, and carpooling is encouraged. The panelists will address the recommended continuum of breast care from self-awareness of risk factors to screening to early detection to surgical options, and finally, what it means to be a breast cancer survivor. The audience will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. Adams joined the Women’s Care Center at J.C. Blair in
August and Pugh joined J.C. Blair’s Surgical Care Center in June. Shope is one of the region’s most experienced mammographers, having worked with the most advanced technology, 3-D digital mammography, at J.C. Blair since 2013. In addition to the panel discussion and lunch, the auxiliary to J.C. Blair will feature a pocketbook raffle, with all proceeds benefiting J.C. Blair’s Alliance for Breast Care. Proceeds from the Cindy Taylor Softball Tournament also will be presented at the luncheon. Additional October Breast Cancer Awareness programs sponsored by the Women’s Imaging Center at J.C. Blair include: ■ A free gift for every mammography patient in the month of October ■ “Pink Power Paint Night” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in the J.C. Blair Education Center Rebecca Reck from Bluebird Designs will give attendees step-by-step instructions to create a breast cancer awareness-inspired masterpiece. Attendees also will be provided with painting supplies, dessert, breast health information and a free gift. The cost is $35, with checks made payable to the J.C. Blair Foundation.
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Women’s Health Research Day slated for November Penn State News STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State Center for Women’s Health Research will co-host the fourth annual Women’s Health Research Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College. The event is free to Penn State faculty and students. The annual conference highlights research related to women’s health or sex/ gender differences in health from across Penn State campuses. It features a keynote speaker, oral presentations, a poster session, panel discussion and awards. “Acknowledging that women’s health is a truly interdisciplinary field, we are partnering with colleagues across several different Penn State colleges in the development of this conference and its scientific program,” said Dr. Jennifer S. Mc-
Call-Hosenfeld, director of the Penn State Center for Women’s Health Research and associate professor of medicine and public health sciences. “We are excited to bring WHRD to the University Park Campus for the first time this year. We hope to develop ongoing cross-campus collaborations in women’s health.” This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Nanette Santoro, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus. Santoro will discuss “The Reprometabolic Syndrome: How Obesity Impacts Reproduction in Women.” The panel discussion will examine how the changing health policy landscape is impacting women’s health. Penn State faculty and students interested in attending WHRD 2017 can register online at http://sites.psu.edu/
centerforwomenshealthresearch. Additionally, those who wish to submit research abstracts can view instructions at http://sites.psu.edu/centerforwomens healthresearch. In addition to The Penn State Center for Women’s Health Research, WHRD 2017 is co-sponsored by Penn State’s Department of Kinesiology, the Robert
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American Philatelic Society names new editor Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — The American Philatelic Society has announced that Martin Kent Miller, of Greer, S.C., will become the new editor for the society. Miller will serve as editor of the APS flagship publication, The American Philatelist, a monthly journal dedicated to stamp collecting, and the Philatelic Literature Review, the quarterly publication of the American Philatelic Research Library. Miller joined the APS in 2008, but has been a stamp collector since 1974. His collecting interests include philatelic materials related to the USS North Carolina, the 1934-35 National Parks series and a MARTIN MILLER
single-issue collection of the 1937 West Point commemorative. He currently is president and founder of The Image Forge, a corporate communications firm. In 2012, Miller branched out into the social media world as co-founder and director of marketing for Socialtopias in Charlotte, N.C. He was global communications manager for Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation in Greenville, S.C., from 2000 to 2003 and vice president and general manager of Hell Gravure Systems, North America in Schaumburg, Ill., and through its relocation to Inman, S.C. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., where he graduated magna cum laude. “We’re excited to have Martin joining the team,” said Scott English, executive director of APS. “He brings a wide range of experience in pub-
lication, marketing and branding to our organization. We hope to leverage his talents not only with the publications, but leading the way in growing our online presence to promote the APS and the hobby.” While Miller’s primary responsibilities will be managing the two publications of the APS and APRL, he also will lead the efforts to revamp the APS website and develop the online strategies for promoting the APS and the hobby to a whole new audience. “Philately has always been the unifying point of my varied interests — art, design, printing and history,” said Miller. “I’m honored to now have the opportunity to combine my professional experience with the hobby that holds my love and passion.” Miller officially joins the APS team Sunday, Oct. 1, but will begin working with current editor Jay Bigalke immediately.
Nittany Valley Children’s Choir celebrates 20 years By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Nittany Valley Children’s Choir is Centre County’s oldest youth choir. For 20 years, it has enriched the community with its beautiful sounds, and the young participants have benefited from the discipline and instruction that come from practice and performance. NVCC is made up of three groups that meet Saturdays mornings throughout the fall and spring at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Lane in State College. The White Choir, for children ages 4 to 8, practices at 9:30 a.m., and the Blue Choir, for ages 8 to 18, practices at 10:15 a.m. There are no auditions for either. Concordia, an audition-only ensemble, practices at 11 a.m. Lou Ann Shafer, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oberlin College Conservatory and is a published composer, has led the NVCC since 1997, when she started it with her husband.
“I did it partly because I wanted my own three daughters to experience singing in a group,” said Shafer. “Grown now, one is an opera singer, one is working on a doctorate in trombone and the third is working on a master’s in horn.” Shafer has worked in public and private schools, as a guest conductor for the Dauphin County Elementary Chorus and PMEA District 4 Elementary Songfest, and as a part-time music teacher at Easterly Parkway and Gray’s Woods elementary schools “The best part of being the choir director is the sound of the voices,” she said. “When I hear them, it is always heartwarming and uplifting.”
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There are many benefits from singing in a group. Some bonus points include learning to read music, striving together toward a common goal and building of self-confidence. Medical experts have published writings indicating singing lowers tension, causes a feeling of joy and even affects the heartbeat — the rhythm appears to slow a racing heart and even cause it to beat in sync with music. The Nittany Valley Children’s Choir still has openings for interested children. Registration can be completed online at www.nittanyvalleychildrenschoir.org. The Nittany Children’s Choir will present its Holiday Sing Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, State College.
STATE COLLEGE — State College Area High School welcomes “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band — founded in 1789 and named by Thomas Jefferson — for a 7:30 p.m. performance Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the school’s North Building auditorium. The band holds the distinction of being America’s oldest continuously active professional music organization. Renowned for carrying out its mission to play music for the president of the United States and the commandant of the Marine Corps, the band also stages more than 500 public performances annually in addition to its White House appearances. It is currently on a 28-concert tour that will take it to 10 states and cover more than 2,500 miles. For the 2017 tour, Marine Band director Col. Jason K. Fettig has crafted a blend of popular and patriotic works, along with virtuoso solos, orchestral transcriptions and original music for concert band. Each program opens with a fanfare and march and concludes with John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and a salute to the Armed Forces. Sousa, the band’s 17th director, began the concert tour tradition in 1891. Admission is free, but tickets are required and are available at www.marineband.ticketleap.com/ usmbtourstatecollege.
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State Chamber Orchestra will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, as part of the music series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College. The event is a collaboration with the Penn State School of Music. The ensemble of graduate and undergraduate students is directed by Gerardo Edelstein, director of orchestral studies in the School of Music. He also is music director of the Penn’s Woods summer festival, as well as music director and conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra. The program will open with Igor Stravinsky’s “Dumbarton Oaks” GERARDO concerto, followed by Richard WagEDELSTEIN ner’s “Siegfried Idyll,” one of the few works that he composed for a small ensemble. According to Edelstein, both compositions are a tour de force for any chamber ensemble The final piece on the program will be “Folk Songs” by 20th-century Italian composer Luciano Berio. The soloist for this work, which uses folk songs from many countries, will be mezzo-soprano Timothi Williams. Williams is a recent graduate of the master’s program in vocal perforTIMOTHI mance and pedagogy in the School of Music. While at Penn State she WILLIAMS performed a variety of roles in productions and has been invited to sing with many ensembles locally and in the greater Pittsburgh area. The suggested donation for the event is $12 for the general public and $2 for students. For more information, call (814) 237-7605 or visit www. uufcc.com.
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Free voice lessons offered by Nittany Knights Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — For men who enjoy singing in the shower or the car, or have sung in a school chorus, a community theater musical or a church choir, the Nittany Knights a cappella chorus is ready to share how that love of music can be turned into a great hobby. “Give us four Monday evenings,” said musical director Graham Sanders, “and we’ll give you the skills you need to experience all the fun of solo or group singing.” “Ready? Set, SING!” will take place at 7 p.m. four Mondays, Oct. 2 through 23, at South Hills School of Business and Technology at 480 Waupelani Drive in State College. The course is taught by Sanders, an internationally acclaimed opera singer who provides private voice instruction locally and has voice pupils throughout central Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Both beginning and experienced singers are welcome, and all learning materi-
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als are provided free of charge. “You don’t need to be able to read music,” Sanders said. “We’ll teach you everything you need to know to sing richly and resonantly and produce ear-pleasing harmony. You’ll soon be enjoying the ringing of beautiful a cappella chords, the company of a great bunch of fellow singers and the thrill of performing for enthusiastic audiences.” The program includes 30 minutes of singing techniques followed by an opportunity to learn a Beatles song. The Nittany Knights Chorus will be learning the same song and will join the class for the graduation performance on the final evening of the program. Family and friends will be invited to attend the performance so participants can experience performing in front of a live audience. Those interested in participating can register by calling Sanders at (814) 3553559 or emailing bandkd@verizon.net. A one-note phone audition is required.
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Film details man’s completion of Explorers Grand Slam The Traveling Wall Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Completing the Explorers Grand Slam is challenging enough, let alone for someone who is a two-time cancer survivor with one functioning lung. Sean Swarner, who survived Hodgkin’s disease and Askin’s sarcoma, took on the challenge and succeeded. The Explorers Grand Slam consists of reaching the highest summit of each of the seven continents, as well as the North Pole and South Pole. Penn State alumnus Tommy Caamano, a 2001 film-video graduate, directed and produced a documentary detailing the final leg of Swarner’s challenge: reaching the North Pole. “True North: The Sean Swarner Story” will premiere on PBS39 in the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and debut nationally on American Public Television in 2018. A short segment also will be shown on ESPN’s “SC Featured.” Swarner, the first cancer survivor to reach the top of Mount Everest, in April became the first cancer survivor to complete the Grand Slam. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease at age 13, and at age 16 he was diagnosed with Askin’s sarcoma. Caamano and production company The WorkShop followed Swarner prior to his trip to the North Pole as he visited people who had, or were affected by, cancer. While on the road making visits, Swarner had cancer survivors sign a flag, which he planned to bring with him and leave at
the North Pole. The flag ended up having more than 2,000 names on it. “The main difference between this project and the majority of other projects I’ve worked on is I got to see, immediately, the benefit of this project, even before the project has been completed and aired” said Caamano. “What really stood out for me is the names that people put on of loved ones that they lost and the pride they took knowing that their loved one’s name is going to go to the North Pole and be at the top of the world.” While Caamano himself did not travel to the North Pole, The WorkShop sent director of photography Igor Kropotov and camera operator Corbin Johnson to follow Swarner on his trek. Working in temperatures of minus 40 made things challenging, and cameras froze. In addition, battery power for the cameras was affected and limited by the cold. “The camera literally freezes while you’re up there. We brought, I think, 60 batteries with us for the cameras. Immediately, as soon as you take them out in the cold, they go from 100 percent down to 20 percent,” said Caamano. “You have very limited time to get out and start filming.” The final cut of the documentary is ready, and for Caamano one of the best parts was going through footage. “I don’t think most people have ever seen the colors that are up there. It’s just a different atmosphere, it’s just a Film, Page 34
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Friday, October 6 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Education Day 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Essence of Joy concert
Saturday, October 7 10:00-11:00 a.m. – Education Day 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – County Veterans Affairs Ceremony 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Big Band Sound 7:00 p.m. – Screening of WPSU Documentary A Time To Heal
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BAM’s new show features abstract art Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Arts Museum of Centre County presents “Painting What We Feel: A Collection of Abstract Works of Art” in the Windows Gallery, Sunday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 26. An opening reception is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Centre County artists with works in the exhibition include Jean Forsberg, Melinda Harr Curley, Nancy Toepfer and Susan Graham. Other artists with pieces in the show are Holly Rae Taylor, of Vermont; Karin Kreuser, of Bremen, Germany; and Donald Charles Karwelis, of Orange County, Calif. Abstract art can be defined as art created to achieve its effect without representing external reality, but rather using shapes, textures, colors and brush strokes to convey a message. The style is bold and energetic, focusing on expressive freedom, and can evoke a variety of reactions from viewers. Pieces in this show have been created on canvas, glass and paper. Artistic independence became a reality during the early years of the 20th century. Although some early 20th-century AmeriFilm, from page 33 different place,” said Caamano. “Everything is white, but because the sun was at 20 degrees above the horizon, it’s a mixture of these yellow and orange and purple and blue colors that I’ve never even seen before. It’s breathtaking” Caamano said the audience for the film
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SEVERAL WORKS of abstract art will be on display at the Bellefonte Arts Museum of Centre County beginning Oct. 1. can and European artists, such as Wassily Kandinsky, are credited with first presenting abstract art, much of the art of earlier cultures is abstract forms. Decorations on pottery, ceremonial masks, textiles, wall and rock inscriptions and paintings are simple, geometric and bold abstract representations, which might have had symbolic purpose. is almost everybody, because almost everybody has been affected by cancer in some way, shape or form. The goal for the documentary is to give people hope, he said. “Sean did that by going to the ends of the earth, proving that you can be on your death bed twice and have one lung, but as long as you have that hope, you can get there.”
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Discovery Space opening at new site Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space will have a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at its new location, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College, for families who have memberships. From noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, the general public is invited to visit the new facility. Admission is free to members; non-member cost is $7 per person for visitors 2 and older. Discovery Space closed its doors downtown about a month ago and has been eager to complete renovations. “We have awesome member families who visit regularly. Multiple staff members have been tracked down in the grocery store and around town by curious kids and parents wanting to know the reopening date,” said executive director Michele Crowl. “It’s a good problem to have.” Crowl explained that, just like its downtown location did six years ago, the new space has a lot of potential. “When we opened downtown in 2011, we had nearly blank walls and only a dozen exhibits. By the time we moved out,
we were bursting at the seams with murals and exhibits. “We are ready to begin growing into this new space just as we grew into the previous one. It will take us time to fill the exhibit gallery to the brim and we are excited to do it.” Discovery Space shares exhibits with a number of libraries and public spaces around Centre and surrounding counties. It began this initiative so exhibits could be enjoyed by children and families even when the original facility ran out of room on the exhibit floor. It was a hard decision for Discovery Space to leave State College Borough, but its new location is on the CATA bus route and still within walking distance for Penn State students. The new space provides on-site parking, two classrooms for birthday parties and science programs, triple the square footage for hands-on science exhibits and the capacity to host larger school groups and events. Exhibits and programs are designed for children 14 and younger. For more information, call (814) 2340200 or email frontdesk@mydiscovery space.org.
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AROUND & IN TOWN WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.
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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Safety checks — Free car seat safety checks are performed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Mount Nittany Health Boalsburg, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 466-7921. Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays and crafts for kids ages 2 to 5 is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Performance — Visitors are welcome to view the Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org. Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com. Market — The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market, featuring local fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, meats and more, is open from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Boalsburg Military Museum park, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Children’s activity — Children can improve reading skills by reading with Faolin, a trained therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Register for 20-minute sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library. Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240. Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081. Social — The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds a writers’ social every fourth Tuesday at from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mad Mex in the Days Inn, State College. Support group — The Narcotics Anonymous “Open Arms” group meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged
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children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds master’s clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St, State College. Visit www. nittanybaptist.org. Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957. Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral. org. Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 2382322. Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Children’s activity — A Lego club exploring block play and other activities that address topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math is held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 4227667. Meeting — The Centre Knitters Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Patton Township building, 100 Plaza Drive, State College. Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit www.statecollege Meeting — PARSE meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month, except for June, July and August, at Hoss’s, 1459 N. Atherton St., State College. Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 6924369. Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758. Tours — Tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village, 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Visit www. curtinvillage.com. Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.
from 3 to 5 p.m. on Penn State’s campus. RSVPs are required. Email biking@psu.edu. Fundraiser — Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church will hold a soup sale, featuring vegetable beef and ham and bean, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Performance — PSU faculty artists cellist Kim Cook and pianist Svetlana Rodionova will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Admission is free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
Event — Tussey Mountain will host OktoberFest from 5:30 to 10 p.m. with performances by Smitty’s Polka Band and The Bavarian Stompers. Call (814) 4666266. Sports — The Penn State womens’ volleyball team will face Illinois at 7:30 p.m. at Rec Hall. Performance — Jazz musician Arthur Goldstein will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Big Spring Spirits, 1 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
Event — An apple festival and car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Market Street in Milesburg. Event — The fifth annual Carns Equipment/Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pig Roast will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gillentown Trailhead. Visit www.ssrt. org. Sports — The Penn State football team will face the Indiana Hoosiers at 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium. Sports — The Penn State womens’ volleyball team will face Northwestern at 7 p.m. at Rec Hall.
SUNDAY, OCT. 1
Sports — The Penn State’s men’s soccer team will face Michigan at 1 p.m. at Jeffrey Field. Activity — A Walk in Penn’s Wood will feature a walk along Musser Gap Trail, staffed by natural resource professionals and volunteer experts, from 1 to 4 p.m. Performance — The Penn State Chamber Orchestra will perform at 4 p.m. as part of the Music Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County. Call (814) 237-7605 or visit www.uufcc.com.
MONDAY, OCT. 2
Film — “Safety Not Guaranteed” will be the featured film at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. for the Monday Movie Series at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 272-0606.
TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Seminar — A seminar on hip or knee replacement will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Lady Lion Resource Center, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Admission is free. Call (814) 278-4810. Meeting — The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum auditorium, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
Support group — A breast cancer support group will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Presentation — Charles Greifenstein will present a military biography of doughboy volunteer Henry Howard Houston II at 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. — Compiled by Gazette staff
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Tours — Guided tours of Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays through October, at Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Visit www.boalmuseum.com or call (814) 466-6210. Program — The Spring Creek Chapter of the Veterans Service Program assists veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life by involving fly fishing instruction from 1 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through November. There is no charge, and all equipment, a license and lunch are provided.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
Workshop — A free bike safety workshop for PSU students, faculty, staff and community members will be held
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Ag Sciences Career Day set for Oct. 10 Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will host its annual Ag Sciences Career Day from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. The event draws nearly 200 exhibitors, recruiters and academic program representatives from agricultural and related industries annually. Students can meet with representatives from industry employers, government agencies and higher education institutions. Companies scheduled to appear include international organizations, national and regional organizations and Pennsylvania and local businesses. “Ag Sciences Career Day provides an invigorating forum to connect leaders in the agricultural sciences with top talent,” said Lori Connelly, director of experiential learning and career services in the College of Agricultural
Sciences. “This is an exciting time to work in the agricultural sciences, and the opportunities extend far beyond production agriculture.” According to a 2015 United States Department of Agriculture five-year jobs report, there will be an “estimated 57,900 high-skilled job openings annually in the food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and environment fields in the United States” until 2020. The event is open to all students, from freshmen to seniors. This includes students from outside the College of Agricultural Sciences. Many organizations represented at Ag Sciences Career Day have roles related to finance, supply chain, engineering, sales and marketing. Employers are seeking students interested in both internships and full-time careers. “Our goal is for this event to mutually benefit both the exhibitors and the students. The opportunities in the agricultural sciences are vast, and our students are eager to
AAUW to hold discussion on loans Gazette staff reports
UNIVERSITY PARK — A new study conducted by the American Association of University Women estimates that women hold almost two-thirds of the country’s $1.3 trillion dollars in student debt. Women incur larger student loan debt than men, and after graduation earn an average of 22 percent less than their male counterparts. These factors and others leave women with less disposable income, and it takes them, on average, two years longer than men to pay off student loan debt. To learn more about women and student loans and to explore solutions, AAUW Pennsylvania, AAUW State College and the Penn State Financial Literacy and Wellness Center will host a panel discussion Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Smeal Business Building on the campus of Penn State University. A reception will be held from 5:45 to 6:20 p.m., followed by the panel program from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in Room 110.
Federal and state funding of higher education, financial aid issues, academic choices, pay gaps in gender and race and advocacy ideas for individuals will be discussed. The session will be moderated by Dr. Daad Rizk, director of the Penn State Financial Literacy and Wellness Center. Panelists include Courtney Horner, assistant director of federal and state programs in the Penn State Office of Student Aid; Rebekka Kuhn, academic adviser in Penn State’s Division of Undergraduate Studies; and Amanda Wintersteen, director of federal relations in Penn State’s Department of Government and Community Relations. There will be a drawing at the program for two $50 gift cards to the Penn State Book Store. Parking is available nearby on Bigler Road in the East Parking Deck; cost is $1 per hour. Advance registration is requested via https://financial literacy.psu.edu/deeper-in-debt-women-and-studentloans/.
contribute,” Connelly said. Representatives from Penn State Law, the Penn State Smeal College of Business, the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton School of Veterinary Medicine, Cal Poly State University, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine also will be present. Approximately a quarter of the graduates from the College of Agricultural Sciences go on to attend graduate school, veterinary school, law school or another professional program. “Even though the application process for graduate school is different than a typical job application, we still encourage students who choose this path to attend Ag Sciences Career Day,” Connelly said. “Not only will students have the chance to visit with individuals from those programs, they can explore various careers that may be available to them upon completion of their education.” For more information, visit www.agsci.psu.edu, call (814) 865-7522 or email agcareerday@ag.psu.edu.
Leadership Centre County welcomes new class Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Leadership Centre County recently welcomed its Community Leadership Program class of 2018. On Sept. 12, community members and business professionals gathered at the Toftrees Golf Resort’s Aspen Room for Leadership Center County’s annual welcome reception. LCC welcomed its largest class to date, according to a press release, with 56 members from around the Centre County community. These individuals will dedicate one day each month to developing themselves as leaders and learning how to safeguard and improve their communities and organizations. Previous program alumni volunteered more than 108,187 hours during the past year. “I’m so excited that more and more people are interested in joining LCC. To me, this indicates that we live in a vibrant, engaged community of folks who are dedicated to be informed, passionate leaders,” said Georgia C. Abbey, executive director of LCC. For more information, visit www.leadershipcentre county.org.
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 SEPT. 5 TO SEPT. 8 BELLEFONTE
Marjorie A. Sproul Estate, Marjorie A. Sproul, executrix, and Elsie L. Stockton, executrix, to Beth E. Russell, Leonard V. Scott and Lannie L. Scott, 131 Elm St., Bellefonte, $233,500 Ethel L. Musick to Malcolm F. Hockenberry and Ashley Allegretto, 325 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $74,800 Harriet J. Perryman to Harriet Perryman Income-Only Trust, Harriet J. Perryman, trustee, Steven L. Perryman, trustee, and Jesse L. Perryman, trustee, 337 S. Alleghany St., Bellefonte, $1
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Gilbert L. Gummo and Augustus B. Colangelo to Chad A. Dubin and Heather W. Dubin, Fillmore Road, Bellefonte, $155,000
CENTRE HALL BOROUGH
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Giselle L. Buck and Giselle L. Thompson to Giselle L. Thompson and David M. Thompson, 216 Mountain Ave., Woodward, $1
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
Lester G. Beck and Connie E. Beck to Mount Nittany Realty Co., Beck Lane, Bellefonte, $65,000
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Robert C. Benson by agent to Bradley J. Wetzel, 174 Rolling Hills Drive, Julian, $231,000
MILESBURG BOROUGH
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Charlette F. Smoyer and Sterling L. Smoyer to Andrew L. Smoyer and Wendy S. Smoyer, 204 Railroad St., Milesburg, $1
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Christine M. Millinder and James R. Millinder to Mary E. Newell, 303 Pebble Lane, Bellefonte, $141,000 — Compiled by James Turchick
Robert McClenahan and Ashley McClenahan to Shem C. Ash, 114 Smullton Road, Rebersburg, $85,900
Rick A. Baum and Jennifer A. Pelter to Jennifer A. Pelter and Judith A. Pelter, 109 Oakwood Drive, State College, $10 University Area Joint Authority to University Area Joint Authority, Trout Road, State College, $1 Stephen M. Zook and Nancy E. Zook to John F. Mitchell and Danielle A. Martocci, 156 Scenery Court, Chester Springs, $261,000 Stearns Boal LP to Jingzhi Huang and Lily Feng, 115 Pepperberry Lane, State College, $116,500 Stearns Boal LP to Suksan Ruangpattana and Peeranee Musigchai, 147 Primrose Court, State College, $195,000 Laura Henrickson to David Copper and Sandra M. Copper, 137 Lincoln Ave., State College, $202,000
Richard Craig and Sandra L. Craig to Sandra L. Craig, 105 Ridgewood Circle, State College, $1 Copper Beech Townhome Communities to Mark Scates and Huan Y. Fang, 670 Oakwood Ave., State College, $276,500 Jane V. Danz Estate, Jane V. Danz and Lee C. Danz to Darren J. Wagner and Robert Foster, 223 Oakwood Ave., Boalsburg, $117,000
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
SPRING TOWNSHIP
Charles W. Chamberlin Jr. to Charles W. Chamberlin and Susan D. Marroquin, 787 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1
TAYLOR TOWNSHIP
Carl H. Wolgemuth, Lois M. Wolgemuth, Louise Wolgemuth, Thomas E. Wolgemuth and Andrew K. Wolgemuth to Carl H. Wolgemuth and Lois M. Wolgemuth, Matis Drive, Howard, $122,000
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
MILES TOWNSHIP
GREGG TOWNSHIP
Jody Anderson, Jody Lidgett and Joseph W. Lidgett to Jody Lidgett, 109 N. Fourth St., Snow Shoe, $1 Michael E. Jensen and Carole L. Jensen to Charles E. Jensen and Carole L. Jensen, 196 Rock Ridge Road, Tyrone, $1 J. Dennis Mclaughlin and Patricia A. Mclaughlin to Radley J. Peters, 201 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe, $111,000 John C. Tobias and Marie S. Tobias to Margaret M. Tobias, 1181 Clarence Road, Clarence, $1 Kenneth B. Homan, Susan Homan, Faye L. Erhard and Faye L. Hayes to Kenneth B. Homan and Susan Homan, 1386 Fowler Hollow Lane, Port Matilda, $1 Cross Road Rod & Gun Club, Luther Cartwright, trustee, Ronald Barnett, trustee, Harry Johnson, trustee, and Brent Cartwright, trustee, to Cross Road Lodge Inc., 1133 Bald Eagle Pike, Taylor, $1
Phillip D. Hosterman and Jane L. Hosterman to Pamela S. Hosterman and Rodney D. Hosterman, 138 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, $1
Diane Lichtman to Hyung J. Yoon and Tae H. Kim, 19 Blue Course Drive, State College, $289,000 Zimmerman Building Corporation to Carly O. Wheaton, 2103 Bristol Ave., State College, $332,000 Betty L. Frazee by agent to Betty J. Frazee by agent, 2205 Circleville Road, State College, $166,000 S&A Homes Inc. to Robert W. Ryan and Melissa C. Boettger, 101 Red Willow Road, State College, $318,755
SNOW SHOE BOROUGH
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Mark D. Smiles and Michelle Smiles to Michelle Smiles, 124 Kreitzer Ave., Centre Hall, $1 Gwendolyn G. Matteucci and Holly M. Stout to Holly M. Stout, 572 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1 William H. Reynolds to Ronnie Inhoof, 164 S. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, $99,000 Melanie S. Lynch to Stephen B. Traino and Lee A. Traino, 154 Faust Circle, Bellefonte, $202,000 Thomas Heller, Sherri K. Heller and Lukas Rhodes to Jordan L. Booher and Jennifer E. Eck, 113 Lee St., Bellefonte, $150,000
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Adam D. Smith and Sofya Raskhodnikova to Tzvi H. Gourarie and Miriam Halperin, 517 Hetzel St., State College, $480,000 Milton H. Kober and Sharon L. Kober by agent to Milton H. Kober, 522 E. College Ave., State College, $1
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LOST SPECIAL SLIVER / BLACK CROSS WITH BLUE CROSS RING This 1.5 inch cross with black cross detail is part of necklace setwith the silver ring and blue cross to go with it. Didn’t want the necklaceto be too obvious so it was on fishing line(too thin); LOST at thecorner of Westerly Parkway and O’Bryan Lane! (814) 769‑1092
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APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR 2018 SEMESTER Fully furnished apartment for rent at The Pointe in State College, PA. I am looking for someone to sublease my apartment for the Spring 2018 semester. It includes a single bedroom with private bathroom. The Pointe is a pet friendly complex; they also have a fitness center and a swimming pool. You also get a free CATA bus pass and each resident gets free parking. All utilities are included except for gas and electric. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or interest in the apartment. Email: colynp531@gmail.com Phone: 717‑504‑5441
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SPRING BRAE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Affordable Apts. Now Accepting Applications Conveniently located in Bellefonte 1 year lease/ rent starts at $485.00
Call 814-355-9774 Income Restrictions Apply
LARGE Apartment, 2 bedroom with loft, Great Room, kitchen & Laundry, Country Setting, Must See! 15 minutes west of State College, $875 mo. Call (814) 692‑5288 or (814) 280‑2155
THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT NEAR NITTANY MALL Upper level of duplex. Available August 1st. $675 per month plus electric (heat), water & trash included. Year lease, no pets. Off street parking. Call 814‑404‑3516 9AM ‑ 8PM
THE MERIDIAN ON COLLEGE AVE. The Meridian has opened one space in a two bedroom, two baths unit! You would be joining three others in the unit for a rental rate of $606.00 including; internet, water, sewer and trash! Call the rental office today! 814‑231‑9000!
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Wynwood House Personal Care Community
2 BED / 2 BATH ABOVE PANERA BREAD Available NOW! GN Associates has a 2 bed/2 bath apartment available for immediate move in above Panera Bread! Furnished, utilities included. $2,705.00/month for up to 5 people. (814) 238‑1878
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Office Space For Rent
STATE COLLEGE OFFICE SPACE If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs. Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000‑3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access. (814) 325‑2376
FOOTBALL WEEKENDS BEAUTIFUL VACATION HOMES SLEEPS 2‑13 Enjoy PSU Football & beautiful Raystown Lake all in 1 wknd. Wildwood Chalet, Cottage & Lodge. easy, scenic 1 hr drive to Beaver Stadium. Pricing starts at $650. for the weekend. for more info & virtual tours go to (www.wildlodge.net) or Call (814) 571‑8799.
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LARGE 3 BEDROOM 2 Story House 3 Bedroom House ‑ Pine Grove Mills 5 minutes from State College. $950 per month, a large 3 bedroom house. Available Now. Laundry space, front and back porch, carport and large yard. 151 W. Pine Grove Rd. and Kirk St. Lease for a year preserves $950 per month. Reconstructed from the original Ferguson family farm house. Two bathrooms, 1 upstairs, large Master bedroom. jdrley@juno.com 814‑632‑8341 mornings, evenings ‑ machine. More photos available (814) 632‑8341
AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL Starting October 4th running 12 weeks from 7pm - 9pm. It finishes before Christmas. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 518 at Mifflin County Airport.
TOWNHOUSE NEAR PENN STATE Looking for someone to take over our lease for a 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse located in Ferguson Township near Autumnwood Park. Rent is $960 per month. Cats ok. (814) 441‑5005
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HELP WANTED: LPN’s,
Resident Assistants Full & Part Time All Shifts Available Call Vince Romanini
(814) 206-8000
Rooms For Rent
DELIVERY DRIVER: P/T ROOM / APARTMENT Own room/bath. Share kitchen, living room area with one other. Fair pricing. Utilities included. Grad student/young professional male. Call 466‑7508 for consideration. Cata bus stop near address. This can be considered temp housing (between leases) (814) 466‑7508
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Experienced box truck delivery & pick up driver needed. Knowledge of Centre County area a plus. Apply online or in person.
(814) 353-9081 centrepeace.org 3047 Benner Pike Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Full-Time Parks Caretaker III/Mechanic at Centre Region Parks and Recreation Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) seeks fulltime Parks Caretaker III/Mechanic for its Parks Maintenance Division. CRPR serves 5 municipalities and provides full-service community recreation programming, events, and facility management and operations. The full-time Parks Caretaker III/Mechanic provides hands-on support for all maintenance equipment and vehicles including routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, park maintenance including grounds, playgrounds, and restroom/building maintenance, as well as inventory management and record-keeping. Candidate should possess a high school diploma, min. of three yrs. in mechanical/small engine repairs and maintenance, and experience in general facility maintenance. A complete job description and instructions on how to apply are posted here: http://www.crpr.org/agency/ employ/employ-summary.html CRPR is an EOE. Deadline to apply for this position is Friday, October 6.
HEAD COOK & DINING ASSISTANTS Energetic individuals with a sincere passion for working with seniors and providing quality service are encouraged to apply!
Work Wanted
The Oaks at Pleasant Gap has openings for a part time Head Cook and occasional Dining Assistants.
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STORGE SPACE Secure, affordable, dry storage space for winter or year around. Cars, boats, etc. 10 miles from SC. (814) 364‑9236
Help Wanted
Fall/Leaf Cleanup, Lawn Mowing, Gutters, Mulching, General Landscaping, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing, Driveway Sealing, Deck Stain & Painting
(814) 360-6860 PA#104644
High School Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor opening at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology available immediately.
Visit www.cpi.edu for more information. EOE
The Head Cook reviews menus prior to preparation of food; inspects special dietary trays to ensure they are correct, processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services, and prepares meals in accordance with planned menus. The successful candidate will be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and have a current knowledge of dietary procedures as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations. The Culinary Assistant will provide assistance with all culinary functions as directed by the supervisor. A high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to push, pull, lift or move a minimum of 50 lbs. is required. The hours and days of work vary as needed and include weekends.
Apply online at www.alsm.org or stop by The Oaks at Pleasant Gap 200 Rachel Drive • Pleasant Gap, PA
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Computer Repairs I have over 17 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form. Please email Mike at mnap11@hotmail.com or call or text 814‑883‑4855
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Fuel & Firewood
Matt Walk’s Firewood Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. Year round sales on firewood. Call: Matt Walk (814)937‑3206
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Appliances For Sale
MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER. (Sold together or separate) Maytag Centennial Heavy Duty Washer (120) No center bar & Dry (120/240), $400 each (originally $700 each) OBO. They are in great working condition with some minor scratches and a slight dent on top of dryer. Bought Smaller set so selling these to make room. (814) 769‑0906
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Household Goods
BEAUTIFUL Vaughn Bassett diningroom table $1,200.00 with 4 matching chairs. It is a 48” round table with one insert that converts it to a small oval. The table has a dark oak finish and the chairs have light oak seats for contrast. Call (814) 441‑5181
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Pets & Supplies For Sale
FREE OLDER KITTENS AVAILABLE Friendly older shorthair kittens are in need of their forever home. We have two males and one female available. They are healthy and playful. Please contact Natscats8@aol.com for more information and pictures. Serious inquires only.
092 MOVING Selling All Furniture We are moving out of state and selling off all of our furniture. You can contact me to set up a time to come over and look at everything, or if there is something in particular you are looking for I can send pictures. (814) 360‑8882
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FLEA MARKET & MORE Flea Market, Craft Show, Bake sale,Soup sale, Chinese auction,and 50/50 Moshannon Community Center Saturday, October 21st 9:00 AM‑ 3:00 PM Benefits Moshannon Community Center 1351 W SYCAMORE RD, Moshannon, PA 16859
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LEMONT: 201 Elm Street. 9/29 & 9/30 & 10/6 & 10/7. 8am‑? Cherry hutch, antique dining table with 6 chairs & other household furnishings.
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BOWFLEX Workout Sys‑ tem in excellent condition. $650.00. obo. Call (814) 938‑2346
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10” ELECTRIC CAR Buffer/Polisher 10” MVP brand adjustable electric car buffer / polisher in good condition, has carrying case, have 3 others, don’t need it, $10; Please call or text (814) 571‑4549,
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LINDA’S DOLLHOUSE DELIGHTS Unique Dollhouses of all kinds and sizes‑wooden and plastic $5 ‑ $275 Disney Frozen Princess Dresses $15 & $20, Dolls / accessories, Barbie Dolls $10‑$18 Tea Sets $6 & $10 Disney Musical Books $5‑$16 and much more! (ALL NEW) GREAT DEALS!! (814) 571‑0856 HP Office Jet 6600 Printer, works good, asking $50. Call (814) 364‑1088 TANNING BED: 28 bulbs, only 150 hours, $850.00 obo. Call (814) 938‑2346
Full Time Environmental Services Manager The Oaks at Pleasant Gap, part of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Environmental Services Manager to oversee the combined operations of Maintenance and Housekeeping. This position will ensure that the Oaks is maintained in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner to meet the needs of our residents. The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree in a Building and Maintenance curriculum and three years of supervisory experience in a maintenance-related capacity. ALSM offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and a Choice Benefits program to those that qualify, providing each team member an opportunity to choose how to spend his/her benefit dollar allocations. In addition, enjoy paid holidays, discounts on child care, and tuition reimbursement.
Apply online at www.alsm.org or stop by The Oaks at Pleasant Gap 200 Rachel Drive • Pleasant Gap, PA
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR
TRUCK DRIVERS • CDL License required • Must be available to travel • Minimum 3 years commercial construction experience • Merit shop contractor • Equal Employment Opportunities • Competitive Wages • Paid Vacation • 401 K retirement plan • Life & Health Insurance Participation • Must have a valid driver’s license
Stop in and fill out an application at: LEONARD S. FIORE, INC. Altoona Office, 5506 6th Avenue, Rear Must apply in person, or email to jobs@lsfiore.com NO PHONE CALLS
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01 FOCUS RIGHT COMPOSITE Headlamp & Upper Grille ‑ $15.00 Right composite headlight assembly, fits ‘00‑02, $15; upper grille assembly, fits ‘00‑04, $10; off 2001 Ford Focus SE, some missing tabs but will still mount on easily, call / text (814) 571‑4549 or call (814) 353‑0760. Thanks. SIRIUS XM Compact Sound System For vehi‑ cle & Home, Large Full Color Screen Display, Adapter & All Parts In‑ cluded, Ex. Cond., asking $150. Call (814) 441‑6834
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2012 MAZADA 3 SPORT VERY GOOD CONDITION $8,500.00 FWD, V4, CD player, Satellite radio, A/C, heated seats, power locks/windows, GPS, Bluetooth, rear spoiler and much more. This vehicle is fully loaded (814) 933‑4725
Now Hiring All Positions! Servers, Hosts, Dishwashers, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks Apply Within! 525 Benner Pike, State College
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WANTED: Literacy Coordinator Mid-State Literacy Council is seeking a motivated individual to serve as its literacy coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating the literacy program including orienting & assessing students, developing & implementing instructional plans, training and supporting volunteer tutors, and completing projects as assigned. The selected candidate will work 32 hours per week Monday - Thursday. A background in education & knowledge of reading instruction is required. Must have driver’s license.
Applicants are to submit a resume & cover letter to Executive Director, Mid-State Literacy Council, 248 Calder Way, Suite 307, State College, PA 16801 or by email at mslc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org before October 12th.
Centre HomeCare, Inc., a VNA Health System agency and leading provider of home health, hospice and rehabilitative care, is looking for professional and clinical staff to join our growing team.
Physical Therapist - Part-time Part-time opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist to provide care and treatment for patients in the comfort of their residence. Responsibilities include care evaluations, preparing individualized treatment plans, knowledge of physical therapy modalities and use of high-tech clinical equipment. One-year experience preferred and a current PA driver’s license is required. VNA Health System offers competitive compensation. Contact or send resume to: Centre HomeCare, Inc. Attn: Vice President of Western Division 2437 Commercial Blvd., Suite 6 State College, PA 16801 Email: sprobert@vnahs.com EOE/F/M/V/H Phone: 817.237.7400
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