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On the hunt
Children from across the Centre Region will grab their Easter baskets and look for eggs this weekend. There are plenty of egg hunts throughout Centre County, and the Gazette’s holiday guide will help you find the nearest one./Pages 20, 21
April 17-23, 2014
Volume 6, Issue 16
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Fans flock to annual scrimmage By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — On a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon in Happy Valley, the Blue and White faithful descended on Beaver Stadium for the annual Blue-White Game. Conditions were perfect. Temperatures climbed into the mid-70s by kickoff and not a drop of rain fell from the sky. It was a far cry from last year’s game, when chilly temperatures kept attendance under 30,000. On Saturday, however, more than 70,000 fans poured through the Beaver Stadium gates to get a sneak peek at the 2014 Nittany Lions and first-year head coach James Franklin. “I can’t imagine a better way to spend the day,” said Penn State fan Bill Doverspike, who was tailgating just outside the stadium gates. “It’s the complete package. You’ve got food, drink, friends and Penn State football. What’s better? I can’t think of anything.” Those who showed up on Saturday would have a hard time arguing with Doverspike. Despite some rain on Friday, the RVs began rolling into town that afternoon. The lots filled up shortly thereafter. Before the game on Saturday, the tailgaters were out in force, perfecting their fall routines. The aromas of charcoal and propane filled the air as fans grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage and steak. At Chuck Perrone’s tailgate, there was a little bit of everything. He started the day with some breakfast fare. By the time kickoff rolled around, however, he was grilling barbecue chicken and ribs. TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
Blue-White, Page 5
OUT IN FORCE: Penn State fans wait for the coaches and players to get off the blue buses just outside the Beaver Stadium gates on Saturday for the annual Blue-White Game. The spring scrimmage drew more than 70,000 fans.
INSIDE: Game recap. Page 22
Photographer develops unique business
State High heads to science bowl
By CHRIS MORELLI
By MARJORIE S. MILLER
editor@centrecountygazette.com
mmiller@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Kimberly Intorre has a passion for photography. Throughout her life, the State College native has captured just about every type of event through her lens. She’s done everything from portraits to birthdays and weddings. She hopes that her latest venture, Our Valued Treasures, will meet a need in the Centre County market. You see, Our Valued Treasures specializes in funeral photography. Intorre explained how she came up with the concept. “A friend of mine, her husband had just passed away and she had seen my photography,” she said. “She requested that I do his viewing, funeral and celebration of life. It was just something that I never thought I would do until that moment. When she asked, I felt honored.” She realizes that funeral photography is still somewhat taboo. “Six months ago, I was talking to my family about it. It’s not something that you do. When I did it, I really didn’t have any hesitation. It was interesting because it felt like a
at photos and generally comforting one another. The first time Intorre took photos at a funeral was somewhat surreal, she said. “It takes a very special person. You have to take yourself out of the event. You have
STATE COLLEGE — The first time since 2011, State College Area High School’s Science Bowl team will head to the National Science Bowl later this month in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the NSB is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. The teams face off in a fastpaced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy and math, according to the NSB website. “I hope that we win,” State High
Photographer, Page 6
Science bowl, Page 6
Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9
KIMBERLY INTORRE/For the Gazette
VALUED TREASURES: State College native Kimberly Intorre has launched a new business, Our Valued Treasures, which specializes in funeral photography. Above is a picture of a snow-covered memorial. calling … like someone had a better plan for me,” Intorre said. For the record, Intorre doesn’t take photographs of the deceased, unless it’s requested. Instead, the images consist of those who stopped at the service and the environment of the day. The brochure for Our Valued Treasures features family members looking
Education ................... 10, 11 Community ................ 12-19
Centre Spread ............ 20, 21 Sports .......................... 22-29
Arts & Entertainment . 30-32 What’s Happening ..... 33, 34
Group Meetings .............. 35 Puzzles ............................. 36
Business ...................... 37, 38 Classified ......................... 39
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