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County flu cases on the rise

LIGHTS DIMMED ON SPECIAL SEASON

Experts’ advice: If you’re sick, stay home

By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com

For friends and family real-time texting me from Hershey, State College, Pittsburgh and inside the Rose Bowl itself.

For Joe Moorhead-punching James Franklin. And definitely for Penn State’s players.

“Honestly, it was a dream come true,” linebacker Koa Farmer said inside the Penn State locker room in Rose Bowl Stadium, just 13 minutes down Interstate 210 from his family’s home in Lake View Terrace.

“Probably the most fun game I ever played in. You

STATE COLLEGE — As we head into the teeth of winter season, 223 cases of the flu have already been reported in Centre County, the third highest total in the state.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, only the much larger Allegheny and Berks counties had reported more cases through Dec. 31.

Dr. Christopher Heron, a family medicine physician with Penn State Medical Group on Park Avenue, has a theory on why the county is seeing so many cases: Sick people aren’t staying home.

Heron described many of the flu cases he’s seen this year as “smoldering” — not as obvious as usual.

CHRISTOPHER “We’re definitely seeing more (cases) HERON than last year, but it’s been flying under the radar” as people may not realize they have the flu as they experience such symptoms as congestion and cough, he said.

“It’s not that drenching, sweaty, bone crushing pain, takeyour-feet-out-from-under-you misery,” he said.

The result, he added, is that people may feel a little sick but well enough to go out and follow their normal routine — and unknowingly spread the flu.

“People who are feeling a little sick go out to the grocery store and cough on produce,” he said.

Heron also reported seeing more cases this season of pneumonia, which sometimes follows the flu.

Both the county and the state reported a spike in cases during the last week of 2016. The county went from 173 reported cases to 223 in a week.

It’s never too late to get a flu shot, experts said.

“The most important thing is to get a vaccination,” said April Hutcheson, press secretary for the state Department of Health.

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PENN STATE’S Saquon Barkley slowly made his way down the tunnel and into the locker room following the Nittany Lions’ heartbreaking 52-49 loss to USC in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. Barkley rushed for 194 yards and scored three touchdowns in the game. Despite the loss, the Lions’ future looks bright following an 11-3 season. Full coverage, page 20.

‘Those are the games you want to be part of’

By MIKE POORMAN statecollege.com

LOS ANGELES — Penn State football in 2016?

Wow, that was fun.

Penn State football on Jan. 2, 2017? Just. Freakin’.

Incredible.

For you and me.

For my son Kyle and his girlfriend, Heather, in Section 12, Row 71 and Seats 110 and 111 at the Rose Bowl.

For all of the 95,128 fans — of both teams — in the stadium.

2016: Grange Fair, flood, McQueary made headlines

By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com

Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts looking back at some of the Centre County stories that made news in 2016, broken down by the month the stories appeared in the Gazette.

Part 1 covered the months of January through June.

JULY

The Centre Region got summer under way with several festivals and events, bringing thousands to local communities for fun and entertainment. Nearly every community in the county celebrated in some form — some held carnivals and others parades.

The area’s most popular July events included the Central Penn-

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sylvania Festival of the Arts, the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts and Fourth Fest.

The Jerry Sandusky scandal grabbed headlines in July when two former Penn State football coaches denied allegations they witnessed or were aware of child sexual abuse by Sandusky. Tom Bradley, now UCLA’s defensive coordinator, and Greg Schiano, now Ohio State University’s defensive coordinator, said they never saw or suspected child abuse by Sandusky, disputing former PSU assistant coach Mike McQueary’s allegations that he told Bradley about a 2001 incident and Bradley recounted an incident that was told to him by Schiano.

THOUSANDS TURNED OUT for the 142nd annual Grange Fair in Centre Hall in August.

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Community .................... 12 Holistic Living ................ 16

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PAIN IN THE BACK: Taking simple precautions can help prevent winter back pain. Learn some valuable tips from PSU physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Gregory G. Billy inside.

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ON A ROLL: Led by Tommy Sekunda and Drew Friberg, the State College High School boys’ basketball team has won six games in a row, the latest a Jan. 3 victory over Cumberland Valley.

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FIRST NIGHT 2017: State College’s annual New Year’s celebration is in the books and there were many sights to behold downtown. Photographer Tim Weight captured some of the charming moments of the celebration.

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SPECIAL GIFTS: The exhibition “Special Gifts and Special Needs, Art Work

by William ‘Billy’ Mills” opens at the Bellefonte Art Museum on Sunday. A reception and children’s activities are planned.

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Police were called to Interstate 80 in Marion Township at 5:47 p.m. Dec. 20 to investigate a two-vehicle crash.

Police said Sartaj Grewal, of Champaign, was westbound and attempting to eat food he recently purchased when he became distracted. As a result, he lost control of his 2011 Honda Civic. The vehicle traveled onto the south berm, struck an embankment and flipped onto its roof.

Grewal was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. He was cited for careless driving. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported a 26-year-old Howard man used false information to open a DirecTV account and used the service illegally for five months. Police said the service was then canceled to avoid payment. The investigation continues. ❑❑❑ Police reported a 56-year-old Hughesville man was arrested on charges of suspected driving under the influence following a traffic stop along Interstate 80 in Boggs Township on Dec. 26.

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Police reported a 41-year-old Snow Shoe woman wrote a bad check in the amount of $579.82 at Your Furniture For Less in Benner Township at noon Aug. 5.

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Authorities reported an unknown powdery substance and drug paraphernalia was found in the wallet of a man being committed to the Centre County Correctional Facility on a probation warrant at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

Evidence was seized and turned over to the Philipsburg State Police, where it was subsequently packaged and sent to the crime lab for testing.

Charges are pending. ❑❑❑ Charges of harassment were filed against Astrid Sativa Bordas, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., after she allegedly pushed her 62-year-old mother to the ground at 11:10 p.m. Dec. 24 at a residence on North Centre Street in Philipsburg. ❑❑❑ Police reported John Carl Romano III, 23, and Emily Ann Kissell, 21, both of Tyrone, were found to be in possession of marijuana and related drug paraphernalia on Hoover Lane, east of Fowler Hollow Road, in Taylor Township at 10:21 p.m.

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Charges were filed. ❑❑❑ Shawn Perks, 44, of Philipsburg, was charged with public drunkenness after he was allegedly found to be highly intoxicated at Sheetz in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, at 12:39 a.m. Jan. 1. Police said he was a danger to himself and others.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

Man gets prison for dealing crystal meth BELLEFONTE — A 34-year-old State College man will spend the next seven to 14 years behind bars after entering open guilty pleas to numerous drug charges.

The pleas and sentencing were handled in the Centre County of Court of Common Pleas before Judge Katherine V. Oliver. In addition to the prison sentence, Joseph Richard Mishock was ordered to serve two years of consecutive, state-monitored probation.

Police began their investigation into Mishock in August 2015 when a confidential informant told the Centre County Drug Task Force that “The Trypnotist” was selling MDMA, LSD, crystal methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana in the State College area.

The Centre County District Attorney’s Office said Mishock was previously known to law enforcement from a case in 2010 when he sold marijuana to a confidential police informant on two occasions. Then, a warrant was issued for his arrest; however, he fled to California where he eluded authorities for several years before being arrested in San Francisco. He was extradited back to Centre County in August 2013 and he entered guilty pleas to delivery and possession of a controlled substance.

Authorities said Mishock sold crystal methamphetamines to confidential informants in Centre County on March 31, 2016, and on April 21, 2016. In May, the drug task force conducted a search warrant at his apartment and JOSEPH MISHOCK recovered numerous smoking devices, a Taser, marijuana, false IDs bearing Mishock’s photos, money order receipts, crystal methamphetamine, digital scales, U.S. currency and numerous other unidentified substances.

Drug task force members later obtained a search warrant and found a package of crystal methamphetamine weighing 92.6 grams with a street value of about $9,700 at a UPS Store mailbox rented by Mishock.

“People who deal dangerous drugs in our community must be held accountable for the destruction they cause,” said Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

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Suspect in trooper’s slaying: ‘I killed the cop’

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

HESSTON — The suspect in the slaying of a Pennsylvania state trooper sent a text afterward to his son’s mother, apologizing to her and acknowledging, “I killed the cop,” according to court records released Jan. 3.

The arrest warrant, issued before suspect Jason Robison was shot and killed by police, said Trooper Landon Weaver came to Robison’s home in Hesston on Dec. 30 to investigate a report that Robison had defied a protective order by contacting his son’s mother.

The 23-year-old trooper told Robison that his text exchanges with her violated a protection-from-abuse order issued in April. Robison, 32, replied he did not want to go to jail, JASON ROBISON police said.

Sherry Robison, Robison’s mother, told investigators that Jason Robison and Weaver had been in a mudroom beside the kitchen when Robison came into the kitchen, put a lighter on a counter and pulled a small black gun from his pants.

“She stated, ‘Jason what are you doing?’” police wrote.

Robison then stepped into the mudroom, and she heard a “pop” and saw Weaver fall face-down into the kitchen, bleeding, the document said.

Sherry Robison yelled for her boyfriend, who was in the basement, and he called 911.

Police said about 15 minutes later, Jason Robison sent three texts to his child’s mother: “I killed the cop,” ‘’Shot

him twice in the head he is dead. I love you! I always will!” and “Good bye sweetheart. I’m Sorry.”

Police tracked Robison to an unoccupied mobile home nearby the next morning. Police said they fatally shot him after he refused orders and made threats.

State police said Jan. 3 that Robison shot Weaver with a .32-caliber Beretta semi-automatic handgun. The gun owner did not realize it was missing, but the owner’s son, Bradley McMullen, 28, confessed that he stole the handgun from his father and traded it to Robison for five opioid pills, police said. He was charged Jan. 2 with theft and receiving stolen property and jailed on $25,000 bail.

Huntingdon County District Attorney David Smith said troopers from outside the area were leading separate investigations into the two shootings. He said an autopsy had been done on Weaver, but he declined to discuss the results or provide additional details, pending further investigation.

“I do not anticipate that this is going to stretch out for years or even months, for that matter,” Smith said.

Several search warrants have been issued, but at Smith’s request they were sealed for two months.

The protection-from-abuse application said Robison had attacked and threatened the woman repeatedly over the years, including in April, when he said he would kill her. The woman said a passing postal worker happened to see the attack and helped her escape. She said Robison had previously “smashed” her home, breaking six windows, a stove and her bedroom door.

“He has told me that nobody will want me when he’s done with me,” the woman said in the protective order application. “Jason has threatened to knock all of my teeth out. When he’s not threatening me, he’s threatening to commit suicide.”

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TROOPER LANDON WEAVER was killed responding to a domestic complaint on Dec. 30 in a rural area in Huntingdon County.

Their son was 6 years old when the order was granted by a judge April 18.

Visitation for Weaver was Jan. 4 and the funeral is Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.

He joined the state police a year ago and was assigned to the Huntingdon station in June.

County mulls $5 vehicle registration increase

By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com

BELLEFONTE — Just a few months ago, the Centre County board of commissioners passed a resolution granting six county municipalities just less than $187,000 in liquid fuels money for road and bridge repair and maintenance. That was the only money available for such projects, and unfortunately, 22 other county communities were seeking similar funding for work on their own infrastructure.

The numbers show there is a need for more money for more work on more county roads. And, the current allotment of yearly liquid fuels money just is not cutting it.

Michael Pipe, chairman of the Centre County Board of Commissioners, at the Jan. 3 meeting, proposed increasing the cost of state vehicle registrations by $5 for non-exempt vehicles, thus increasing funding to handle the much-needed road work around the county. The fee would be labeled as a “county fee” and be collected by the state Department of Transportation at the time a vehicle is registered or renewed.

According to the state Department of Transportation, as of April 10, 2016, there were 117,400 non-exempt registered vehicles in Centre County.

According to Pipe, when the state passed its Act 89 transportation bill in November 2013, a special fund with the state treasury was established called “Local Use Fund.” This allowed municipalities, beginning in 2015, to add the $5 county fee. Fourteen other Pennsylvania coun-

ties already collect the fee: Cumberland, Fulton, Blair, Allegheny, Bucks, Westmoreland, Philadelphia, Dauphin, Chester, Greene, Cambria, York, Montgomery and Berks.

In addition to using the money for direct road or bridge repair or maintenance, Pipe said the collected fees could also be used to leverage funding for larger state and federal projects within the county.

Exempt from the proposed $5 fee would be vehicles owned by county and municipal governments, vehicles owned by Penn State University, mass transit authorities, emergency vehicles and vehicles owned by disabled veterans, prisoners of war or those awarded a Medal of Honor.

Current state vehicle registration costs are $36 for passenger vehicles, $18 for motorcycles, $62 to $2,105 for trucks (depending on weight), $75 (one-time) for antiques/classics/collectibles and $10 for retired people if their annual income does not exceed $19,200.

Pipe said the approval of the $187,000 of liquid fuel funding was added to the $258,210 contributed by the six municipalities for a total of nearly $445,000 in local road repair and maintenance in 2017.

He said if the $5 county fee would have been instituted last year, and with the local contributions, all 28 communities seeking projects could have benefited from four times the money they will this year.

“Think of it as an investment,” said Pipe. “If we would pass this as a county ordinance, we could see that kind of total funding being awarded in 2019.”

Pipe said benefits of adding the county fee would include well-maintained roads

nicipalities in Centre County will be sent a letter and, after 45 days, further action, if necessary, can be taken.

“I think municipalities would be more supportive of the $5 fee if they understand what it’s going to be used for,” Pipe said.

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2016, from page 1 The Gazette reported in July the 2016 version of the Happy Valley Relay for Life raised $181,000 for cancer research. The event was held at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall where teams of cancer survivors, families and friends walked laps during the 24-hour event. The theme for the Relay was “Game On, Cancer.”

Also in July, the Gazette reported a former State College High School grad and PSU quarterback was hired into a new position with the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball club. Chris Ganter was hired as manager of youth baseball initiatives — a first for the National League club. Participation numbers in youth baseball have been declining nationwide, and in an effort to curb the slide, MLB initiated the “Play Ball!” program, which prompted the youth baseball initiative position.

Gazette correspondent Sam Stitzer reported one of Centre County’s most beloved landmarks, the former Mount Nittany Inn on Route 144, between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, reopened as Above the Valley Event Center. New owners Kit Henshaw and her husband Harrison Schailey — also owners of Harrison’s Wine Grill and Catering in State College — have renovated the building’s interior to serve as a new venue for wedding parties, corporate retreats, holiday parties and birthday parties.

The largest of three dining rooms on three floors can seat nearly 200 people.

Awards and recognitions also took some headlines in July, including a sweep of an essay contest by three students from one school district.

A trio of Penns Valley students won top awards in the annual Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services Essay Contest. The contest was open to students in the State College, Penns Valley and Bellefonte school districts, as well as private school participants, Centre County Christian Academy, St. Joseph’s Academy and Grace Prep. The students were asked to write a 500word essay on the meaning of Memorial Day. David Krum took first place, followed by Katarina Covalt, second, and Dylan Treaster, third.

Longtime State College Elks Lodge member Don Meyer was recognized for 65 years of service, including a stint as the lodge›s exalted ruler. Meyer received a certificate for his service from past exalted ruler Lisa Schroeder.

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AS SUMMER BEGAN, State College was celebrating the boys’ track and field PIAA state championship. The Little Lions’ 4x800meter relay posted the best time in the country last spring in the state finals, taking gold by almost seven seconds with a time of 7 minutes, 37.25 seconds, Pictured, from left, are Nick Feffer, Owen Wing, Craig Hilliard, Alex Milligan and Tony Degleris.

AUGUST

August in Centre County means the Grange Encampment and Fair in Centre Hall. More than 200,000 people attended the 142nd annual edition, which included farm exhibits, entertainment, activities and, of course, one of the largest week-long camping events in the country. The fair board owns 1,000 tents and 1,500 spots for RV parking.

These spots are “owned” by families who continue to pass their slots down through their families.

Two people were charged in the murder of Penn State professor Ronald Bettig in August. Danelle Rae Geier, of Lemont, and George G. Ishler Jr., of Pennsylvania Furnace, were charged with first- and third-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence. Police said the pair believed they were included in Bettig’s recently signed will and would benefit financially from his death. On Aug. 12, authorities said Ishler intentionally pushed Bettig off an 80-foot cliff at a quarry in Potter Township. Both are jailed awaiting trial.

Bettig was an associate professor of media studies in Penn State’s College of Communications.

State College Borough Council made a change to an ordinance in August, effectively decriminalizing the use and possession of a small amount of marijuana. The board voted 5-2 in favor of the ordinance, which would treat possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana or 8 grams or less of hashish much like a summary open container violation.

Individuals in possession of marijuana or caught smoking marijuana would be issued a non-traffic citation. Possession results in a $250 citation and smoking a $350 fine.

The Gazette reported in August that Livability. com named State College No. 10 on its Best Cities for Entrepreneurs 2016, which analyzed 17 economic indicators for more than 2,200 cities, including the city’s livability measure, such as economic, demographical and infrastructure data. Penn State University, State College Borough and the community partners have ramped up efforts to encourage local entrepreneurship and business development over the past two years.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE 2016-17 Centre County Dairy Princess, Halee Wasson, poured cherries on a giant sundae at the Grange Fair on Aug. 22.

The sundae has become a tradition at the fair and is one of its most popular events.

Also in August, State College Borough announced a 26-year veteran of the State College police force, John Gardner, would take over the reigns as new department chief. His appointment was made effective Sept. 1 and he replaced Tom King, who was chief at the department since 1993.

After a 25-year career as the manager of Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, Bob Oberheim decided to retire in 2016. In August, he told the Gazette his greatest achievement with the event is the growth in the number of exhibitors from 285 to more than 500 in 2016.

Penn State University student athletes delivered a record-setting performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with eight Nittany Lions earning medals in five competitions to break the school mark set in 1924. Medal winners included Joe Kovacs, silver, track and field; Miles Chamley-Watson, bronze, fencing; Monica Aksamit, bronze, fencing; Christa Harmotto Dietzen and Alisha Glass, bronze, women’s volleyball; and Matt Anderson, Max Holt and Aaron Russell, bronze, men’s volleyball.

SEPTEMBER

The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General announced there was no evidence the state leaked secret grand jury information during the investigation of Jerry Sandusky, and even if it had, that it would not be grounds for dismissing charges. Sandusky’s attorneys argued the presentment issued by the grand jury in 2011 should be quashed, subsequent charges of sexual abuse of eight victims dismissed and a new trial ordered on the charges of Victim 1 and Victim 2. Prosecutors from the 2012 trial testified at evidentiary hearings for Sandusky in August they were concerned about grand jury information appearing in the press and set up an initial sting to determine if someone in the Office of Attorney General had been responsible. They said they did not catch anyone leaking information.

Also in court, a federal judge dismissed claims against Centre County and county officials in a lawsuit filed

by Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller.

Parks Miller’s claims of illegal search and seizure by the county, Commissioner Steve Dershem, former commissioner Chris Exarchos, former county solicitor Louis Glantz and former county administrator Tim Boyde were dismissed by U.S. Middle District Court Judge Matthew Brann. Parks Miller filed a 13-count complaint in August 2015 against county officials and others, alleging defamation, malicious prosecution, legal malpractice and other claims against county officials, a county judge, local defense attorneys and a former paralegal.

The second in a series of town hall meetings addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic facing Centre County was held Sept. 13 at Mount Nittany Middle School. In the past two years, 43 people in Centre County had died as a result of a drug overdose. The group Centre County Hope has put together several resources to help educate the public to the dangers of this growing problem, as well as strategies to address it.

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Democratic presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the State College Democratic Party headquarters, following Bernie Sander’s rally in April. Hundreds of local community members of all ages showed up to show their support.

JANUARY 5-11, 2017 Penn State President Eric Barron introduced the “We Are All In” campaign to the university’s board of trustees.

The year-long effort will focus on diversity and inclusion at PSU. The campaign will also include a final capstone project, which will constitute a permanent tribute to the university’s commitment.

The Penns Valley Conservation Association hosted its 14th annual Crickfest in Coburn Park. The name of the event, derived from “crick,” a slang term for creek, is appropriate — Elk Creek and Pine Creek both flow into Penns Creek at Coburn. The PVCA fundraiser event celebrates conservation of the environment and watershed and attracts hundreds of citizens of Penns Valley and the surrounding area each year.

Calvary Bible Church, located near the top of Mount Nittany along Route 144 in Potter Township, celebrated its 75th anniversary Sept. 4. The church originated as the Assembly of Believers in Christ on March 29, 1941, meeting in the Spring Mills home of John Wesley Gobble. The church moved into a former school building in Penn Hall in July of 1941. In 1953 the church constructed a building on top of Centre Hall Mountain. The present-day church was constructed on the site in 1969.

OCTOBER

Ten inches of rain from Mother Nature poured onto Centre County in just two hours Oct. 20, resulting in heavy flooding and hundreds of residents from their homes.

County emergency workers responded quickly to the areas hardest hit in the Bald Eagle Valley, particularly in Milesburg Borough. Area groups and organizations rallied to provide relief for the affected families, while county service agencies scrambled to find additional help and services.

President Barack Obama later declared the area a federal disaster area and committed federal funding for cleanup assistance and future prevention of such a disaster.

A state correctional institution officer was sentenced to serve two days in the Centre County Correctional Facility and pay a $300 fine after being found guilty of animal cruelty for an incident that happened in October. Chad Holland, 40, a sergeant at SCI Rockview and a canine handler, was found to be responsible for the death of his 2-year-old Labrador retriever, Totti. Authorities said Holland left Totti in a hot car, without proper ventilation or water, for three hours. Totti died, suffering from a seizure related to hyperthermia-induced brain swelling.

Riots followed Penn State’s football upset over Ohio State. Following the game, thousands of students and others gathered in Beaver Canyon to celebrate the victory.

The damage estimate from the incident, which included the destruction of lamp posts and street signs, reached $30,000. Thirteen people were later identified through surveillance video and were charged in connection with the incident.

A 64-year-old College Township man was found guilty by a Centre County jury on charges of first- and thirddegree murder, and other counts. The jury needed just two hours to return the guilty verdicts against Vladimir Podnebennyy. The charges stemmed from an October 2015 incident in which he stabbed his wife, Natalya Podnebennaya, twice in the chest.

Ryan Buell, who founded Penn State’s Paranormal Research Society and starred in the reality television series, “Paranormal State,” was arrested in South Carolina after State College police filed felony theft charges against him.

Buell, 34, allegedly rented a car in August and never returned it.

Three Philipsburg-based companies landed on Inc. Magazine’s 2016 list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the country. TTMData (ranked 1,775), Advanced Powder Products (3,919) and Diamond Back Truck Covers (4,095) all made the annual list, which is compiled according to the percentage off revenue growth from 2012 to 2015. AE Works, with offices in State College and Pittsburgh, also made the list and ranked 3,985.

Downtown State College welcomed two new businesses to the community in early October with the opening of Target and H&M in the new Fraser Centre in downtown State College. The 28,000-square-foot Target store is considered a “flexible format” store, which is smaller than its big brother counterpart. H&M is a Swedish clothing company and occupies about 19,000 square feet in the building.

Centre County Gazette welcomed Mark Brackenbury as its new editor, replacing longtime editorial leader Chris Morelli. Brackenbury is no stranger to Happy Valley.

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TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE held its second “stripe out” when the Nittany Lions played Temple on Sept. 17 at Beaver Stadium. More than 100,000 fans turned out for the game, a 34-27 Penn State win in what turned out to be a Big Ten championship season.

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Purdue Mountain Road to get emergency funds Commissioners also learn of ‘unknown’ land, historical podcast

By G. KERRY WEBSTER BELLEFONTE — A local roadway closed since heavy flooding occurred in October may open sooner rather than later.

Purdue Mountain Road in Spring Township and Bellefonte has been closed since the heavy rain because of numerous washouts and hazardous situations. However, after a recent inspection by local, state and federal agencies, emergency federal funding will soon be released and the road will be reopened.

“We don’t have an exact timeline or know when the road will open for sure, but we hope we’ll have the funds and the work can be done in the next month or so,” said Jeffrey Wharran, Centre County’s emergency management director. Wharran attended the Jan. 3 Centre County board of commissioners meeting to be appointed as the county’s agent for Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief funds.

According to Wharran, members of FEMA and the Pennsylvania EMA will visit Centre County Jan. 9 to 11 to meet with local agencies to continue to assess the damage caused to public areas during the October storm. He said these same groups determined the need for emergency funding to be released immediately for the repairs on Purdue Mountain Road.

“The emergency funds will be used to get the road back open,” said Wharran. “We still don’t know how much it will cost, not just for that project, but for state and federal relief in general. That’s the purpose for the meetings next week.”

Wharran did note that although the emergency funding would reach the county soon, the other aid committed by state and federal authorities may not be available for three to six months.

of an “unknown” tract of land in Bellefonte, and it may have a use to raise money for the community, and help a few families as well.

Bob Jacobs, director of the Centre County Planning Office, said it was recently discovered the county owns a half-acre piece of land on Wood Street in Bellefonte Borough, near Centre Crest. Jacobs said while surveying in the area for another project, the planning office learned of the property. He said after digging through county records, the planning office learned the county obtained the property through an agreement with a church that once owned the site.

According to Jacobs, the land is zoned as multi-family residential, making it an ideal location for affordable housing.

“We all know affordable housing is difficult to find in Centre County, but this could be a place for an exception,” said Jacobs. “There’s lots of possibilities for the site. We just need to have it surveyed to see what we really have.”

Jacobs said an assessment of the property’s value would be made after the initial survey. The commissioners approved a $1,220 payment to a surveying firm from Act 37 funding to perform the work.

According to Jacobs, a possibility is the construction of a four- to six-family unit. He said the site is accessible for public sewer, water and electric utilities, as well as being in close proximity to two schools, bus service and commercial opportunities.

“This is a perfect location for a multi-family residence,” commented Chairman Commissioner Michael Pipe. “This is very exciting news to the county. Not that we have property that we previously didn’t know about, but, because we might be able to use it to help some families out.”

Jacobs said the initial survey would provide an overview of the site and recommendations could be made as to what the property could best be suited for.

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about Centre County, but who don’t have the time or means to attend a historical lecture or other local history event, can now look to their mobile device to get their fix.

Katie O’Toole, president of the Centre County Historical Society, told Centre County commissioners the group has now launched a podcast series titled “Dead Centre.”

“It’s kind of macabre, but it works,” commented O’Toole. She explained the period podcast will feature personalities from across Centre County, telling the tales of the past.

“The mission of the Centre County Historical Society is to explore, preserve and tell the stories of Centre County,” said O’Toole. “Now, in the 21st century, we have different kinds of tools to tell our story.”

O’Toole said there are two podcasts currently available for download through the historical society’s website.

The first is “The Inverted Jennies,” and the second is “The Smithsonian in Centre County.” She said podcasts will be available periodically.

“Centre County has so many stories, and we want to tell them all,” she said. “We are working on a few now, but we want more ideas. If you know anyone who has a story to tell, please, get a hold of us through our website, www. centrehistory.org.”

In other business, the commissioners: n Approved a motion to rescind a motion of Dec. 20, 2016, to approve a contract between the county and Thompson Contracting for snow removal at the magisterial office in Centre Hall. A contract was approved between the county and Thompson Contracting for snow removal at the magisterial office in Philipsburg. n Approved a request to the state Housing Finance Agency for two amendments to the PHARE 2015 grant, including increasing the federal poverty level income limit from 200 percent to 250 percent of federal guidelines, not to exceed a six-person household, to waive the energy conservation and budget class requirements for flood victims only, and to provide approved applicants with the written materials from the classes.

Holiday sales merry for many local businesses

By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

The ball has dropped, the Christmas trees are making their way to the curb, and retailers across Centre County — and the country — are adding up sales from what appears to have been a merry holiday season.

The holiday shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the biggest time of the year for retailers, and all signs indicate that this was a good season nationwide. Consumers across the country are expected to have spent more than a trillion dollars over the season, which is a 3.6 to 4 percent increase over last year, according to Deloitte’s holiday survey of retailers.

Stores in Centre County seem to have seen the same trend.

In downtown State College, Beka Platzer said she was busy as a sales associate at Metro up until the Penn State students left for break. The store specializes in clothing for young women, and they see most of their clientele leave when the semester ends.

“We were really busy after Thanksgiving, but it slows down after break starts,” said Platzer. “But overall it was a good, busy holiday season.”

At the Growing Tree toy store, things remained busy right up until Christmas, said manager Lori DeFluri. She said the free parking sponsored by the borough and the Downtown Improvement District in the weeks leading up to the holiday helps people come downtown and shop.

“People love the free parking,” said DeFluri. “We had a year as good as last year, very busy throughout the season.”

College Twp. adopts 2017 budget with no tax increase

BY GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — College Township Council has approved a 2017 budget with no real estate tax increase for township residents.

Total expenditures in the budget are $10,959,984, with total revenues of $10,067,348. Reserves will be reduced by $892,636 to balance the budget, bringing the projected year-end balance to $1,742,027.

With no tax increase, the township’s millage rate remains at 5.40.

Capital projects comprise 36.5 percent of the budget, or $3.5 million. Significant capital projects in the budget include $253,000 for the Pike Street streetscape and traffic calming initiative, $250,000 for new bathrooms at Spring Creek Park and $1.3 million for a connector between the Puddintown bike path and Orchard Road bike lanes.

About $1.2 million in funding is expected from the Transportation Alternative Program for the bike connector.

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At Lions Pride, business was bustling due to the holiday and Penn State’s winning season and Rose Bowl berth.

Shoppers have been scooping up Penn State memorabilia in store and online, said assistant sales manager Danielle Stemple.

“Rose Bowl gear, Big Ten Championship stuff, people are excited and want to show their Penn State pride, so sales have been up, online and in store,” said Stemple.

Over at the Nittany Mall, Ashley Salizzoni said foot traffic has been high all season, but she sees how the online sales affect business at Hibbett Sports, where she is an assistant manager.

“We have been busy with people coming in all season, but many are just looking to see what they want to purchase online,” said Salizzoni.

Kason Breon, a manager at Journeys in the mall, said they have had a great holiday season.

“We were busy with steady traffic all season. We hit all of our sales goals,” said Breon.

In Bellefonte, recent improvements to the town helped stores such as Helen Foxx and Co. thrive during the holiday season, said co-owners Joyce Mills and Wendy Hockenberry.

“We had a great first Christmas season, with a lot of support from the community,” said Hockenberry. “Bellefonte is on an upswing, with new stores, new restaurants, newly remodeled buildings opening up, and it is great because it is such a wonderful town. It really helped bring people in and allowed us to have a good holiday season sales wise.”

Down the street, the CO2 boutique has been in Bellefonte for almost seven years, and this holiday season was

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METRO, a store in downtown State College that specializes in clothing for young women, and other shops in Centre County reported a strong holiday shopping season.

a good one for the small store specializing in unique accessories.

“We were really busy and steady throughout the season with lots of shoppers coming in, similar in sales to last year,” said Eliza Confer, the daughter of the owner.

Many area stores ended the year on a high note, and hope the good times roll into the new year.

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“When is enough?” asked Dershem.

He suggested holding a public forum to discuss the topic.

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THE NEW TARGET “flexible-format” store at Fraser Street and Beaver Avenue opened in October, along with H&M. 2016, from page 4

He graduated from Penn State University in 1982 and his older daughter attended the university in the 1990s. Brackenbury spent the past 30 years at the New Haven Register, including 18 as managing editor and the past two as executive editor of Digital First Media/Connecticut.

In late October, hundreds of stamp enthusiasts from around the country and beyond were in Bellefonte for the grand opening ceremonies of the new American Philatelic Research Library, the world’s largest library devoted to the hobby of stamp collecting. The $4 million, 19,000-squarefoot library building is shared with the American Philatelic Society at 100 Match Factory Place, behind Tallyrand Park.

ed $1.5 million in compensatory damages for defamation. McQueary claimed that former Penn State president Graham Spanier’s statement of support for Curley and Schultz, which expressed confidence the charges against them would be found to be “groundless,” implied it was McQueary, not the administrators, who lied to the grand jury. Just a few weeks later, a state judge awarded another nearly $5 million to McQueary for related claims.

A former contracted school bus driver was charged by State College police after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female State College Area School District student. Matthew Scott Dunlap, 25, of Port Matilda, was arraigned on charges of statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, obscene and other sexual materials and performances and indecent assault. He was jailed in lieu of $200,000 bail and is awaiting trial.

Two separate major drug operations the Centre County district attorney said were responsible for supplying heroin and cocaine in Centre and surrounding counties were stopped in November. District Attorney Stacey Parks Miller said officers and agents from the state Office of Attorney General’s Centre County Drug Task Force conducted a drug arrest operation as a result of a grand jury investigation into two separate organizations. They were identified as the Azim Robinson organization and the Wilber Calliste organization. Six arrests warrants were issued.

NOVEMBER

Local incumbents held their offices during the Nov. 8 General Election; however, Centre County voters bucked state and nationwide results by backing Hillary Clinton for president of the United States rather than now-president elect Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson and state reps. Kerry Benninghoff, Mike Hanna, Rich Irvin and Scott Conklin were all reelected. In Centre County, Clinton grabbed 36,551 votes to Trump’s 35,099.

In late October a Centre County jury awarded former PSU assistant football coach Mike McQueary a total of $7.3 million in damages after finding in favor of his claims of defamation and misrepresentation against the university. The jury deliberated about four hours following a nine-day trial and awarded McQueary $1.15 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages on his claim that former athletic director Tim Curley and vice president Gary Schultz misrepresented how they would handle his report of seeing Jerry Sandusky in a locker room shower with a boy. He was also award-

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VOTERS RETURNED Centre County incumbents to office on Nov. 8. Here, poll workers and voters from Walker Township are shown at the fire hall in Hublersburg.

The State College Area School District board approved project options for three elementary schools after a seven-month process of reviews of plans. As a result, Lemont Elementary will merge with Houserville Elementary to form a single, K-5 school and the Lemont building will be repurposed. New construction is planned at Houserville, as well as Corl Street, and renovations were announced for both schools and at Radio Park Elementary School.

Tom Elling, the man who many consider to be America’s top writer on the subject of high school and college wrestling, held a book signing for his new “Pennsylvania Wrestling Handbook” at Forefathers Book Shop in Rebersburg. Elling, of Lock Haven, was named the 2015 Dillinger Award winner as American’s top wrestling writer.

He has been active in the sport for more than 50 years as a competitor, coach, official, historian and writer.

DECEMBER

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE NEW American Philatelic Research Library, the world’s largest library devoted to the hobby of stamp collecting, celebrated its grand opening in October.

Pedestrian, 77, killed in crash identified statecollege.com PATTON TOWNSHIP — Patton Township Police identified the woman who was killed in a vehicle-pedestrian crash Dec. 27.

Rita Kharitonova, 77, of State College, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Gray’s Woods Boulevard and Ghaner Road.

Sgt. Sean Albright said Kharitonova was dressed in dark clothing and appeared to be crossing Gray’s Woods Boulevard when she was struck by a BMW SUV driven by Martin Gutowski, 52, of Port Matilda.

Albright said initial observations did not indicate wrongdoing by Gutowski.

The scene of the accident is near the on and off ramps for Exit 68 of I-99 and the exit was closed for about two hours following the accident.

College Twp., from page 5 College Township’s contribution to the Centre Region Council of Governments is $1.19 million, an increase of 2.2 percent from 2016.

Contracted police services through State College Police total $1.5 million — 15.6 percent of total expenditures — for 265 hours per week of coverage. Personnel support, including the addition of a GIS staff member, is $ 2.1 million, or 21.9 percent of the budget. Debt service is $565,000 and other expenses such as IT, utilities and insurance are $735,000.

JANUARY 5-11, 2017 investigation of Jerry Sandusky. The university made the filing Dec. 19, along with its response to Spanier’s amended complaint in his own breach of contract suit against Penn State. The university wants back the money and benefits it has paid Spanier since a 2011 separation agreement, as well as legal fees and interest.

A potential source of grant money for the Lemont streetscape and traffic calming project failed to come through in December; however College Township officials hope to get funding from a different source in the spring.

The township had applied for a $1.15 million grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority, but learned the project was not included in this year’s round of funding. The township is now seeking the funds through a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation multimodal grant. The streetscape plan, which concerns some business owners, calls for parallel parking and sidewalks on both sides of Pike Street, crosswalks and tree removal and replacement.

The Centre County commissioners passed the 2017 county budget, which for the fifth year in a row will not include a tax increase. The 2017 budget tops out at $82,833,780, of which $77,333,780 will be used for the operating budget. The other $5.5 million is for capital reserve.

The budget highlights include Community Development Block Grant-funded projects; supplemental allocations for organizations such as the Historical Society and Centre County libraries; a 2 percent employee wage increase; capital improvements inside and outside the historic courthouse in Bellefonte; and the addition of nine new county positions.

Centre County also welcomed a new administrator when commissioners introduced Margaret Gray. Gray was chosen from a pool of 30 candidates and brings a wealth of knowledge from her more than 30 years of public administration leadership. She takes over for Dee Elbell, who served as the county’s interim administrator since January 2016.

The State Theatre in downtown State College celebrated its 10th anniversary since it reopened to become a community performing arts center. It marked a decade of providing a rich variety of cultural experiences for audiences of all ages. With more than 200 events each year, the State Theatre has become an economic driver for downtown State College.

A new Domino’s pizza theater store opened in Bellefonte in December. The store features a lobby, Wi-Fi, open-area viewing of the food preparation process and the ability to track carryout orders electronically on a lobby screen. The store also has chalkboards, which allow customers to express their creativity or to leave feedback for the store team members.

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STROLLING DICKENS actors weren’t sure about boarding a bus during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas in December.

The month started on a high note when Penn State’s football team defeated Wisconsin, 38-31, in the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis. The win earned the Nittany Lions a trip to the Rose Bowl.

Penn State filed a countersuit against former president Graham Spanier, claiming he breached his employment contract and fiduciary duties and misled the university about the extent of knowledge about the child sexual abuse

Peggy Pennepacker, athletic director of State College Area School District, announced her retirement effective at the conclusion of the school year. Pennepacker spent six years with the district. She spent her entire 36-year career in the field of education and has coached nearly every scholastic sport imaginable. She said she would continue to be involved with State College area athletics.

Inmate sentenced for spitting on officer

Morrisdale man gets three to six years

BELLEFONTE — A Philadelphia man, found guilty of aggravated assault by a prisoner, was sentenced to serve two- to four-years of state incarceration for spitting on a corrections officer.

Montana Jerome Bell, 24, was convicted by a Centre County jury in November and was sentenced in late December by Judge Katherine V. Oliver in the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.

The sentence was ordered to be served consecutive to his current sentence on third-degree murder and aggravated assault convictions. He was also ordered to pay the costs of the case.

According to Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller, Bell was an inmate at SCI Benner Township on April 4, 2016, and was scheduled to be escorted to the shower. While in transport, Bell was uncooperative with corrections officers by turning his head toward them and threatening to spit on them. Authorities said he continued to be aggressive and issued more threats toward the officers. When they were finally able to place Bell in the shower, Parks Miller said he spit in the left eye of one of the officers as he was handing Bell his shower items.

“No one deserves to have to endure being spit on at work,” said Parks Miller. “Our corrections officers work in a tough atmosphere and deserve our protection.”

BELLEFONTE — A 60-year-old Morrisdale man was sentenced to serve three to six years of state incarceration after he was found guilty of failing to register his employment with police pursuant to Megan’s Law. On Dec. 20, Judge Thomas King Kistler sentenced Kenneth Teats following a one-day bench trial Nov. 1 in Bellefonte. According to the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, Teats is considered a “Tier 3 lifetime registrant” based on a previous conviction. That requires him to register with state police every 90 days.

Authorities began their investigation upon request in September 2015 from the State Police Megan’s Law Unit in Harrisburg. Law enforcement officials claimed Teats was employed at a pizza shop in Philipsburg.

During the course of the investigation, police determined Teats had been working at the restaurant since June of 2015; however, he failed to register his employment with police within three business days of hire.

According to the DA’s office, officers responded to the pizza shop and found Teats working there.

Testimony during trial showed Teats was first provided room and board for his work at the restaurant, but was later paid an hourly wage and given more responsibilities.

Police said he admitted to a state police trooper that he was in fact working at the business, but didn’t register his employment until October 2015.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

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Signal work set on Warner Boulevard project Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — With a few items awaiting completion on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Route 3010 (Warner Boulevard) project, signal work is scheduled to begin.

Weather permitting, work will begin Thursday, Jan. 5, to install the mast arms for the new traffic signal at Warner Boulevard/Route 45 and South Atherton Street/Boal Avenue, PennDOT said in a press release. During this work, the traffic signal will remain functional but drivers could encounter short delays as flaggers control traffic during the setting of the signal supports.

Some work will also take place on the signal at Warner Boulevard and Mary Elizabeth Street/Brandywine Drive.

All work will take place during daylight hours through Friday, Jan. 13.

Work on the entire $3 million project included roadway restoration, roadway drainage, traffic signal upgrades, guide rail replacement, pavement markings and miscel-

laneous items. The project also included improvements to the intersection profile at Mary Elizabeth Street and Brandywine Drive, and construction of a new 7-foot asphalt walkway and 5-foot designated bike lane from South Atherton Street to Linden Hall Road.

Tel-Power, of Hollidaysburg, will perform the signal work as a subcontractor of project contractor Glenn O. Hawbaker, of State College.

Drivers can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

For PennDOT regional information on Twitter, follow www.twitter.com/511PAStateCOLL.

Women sought in theft from Nittany Mall Macy’s

By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College Police were looking for two women who allegedly stole a large amount of clothes from Macy’s in the Nittany Mall.

The two women reportedly entered the store at about 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29 and picked up the clothes. One woman allegedly took the clothes into a dressing room and then left with them, exiting the store and getting into a white SUV driven by the second woman.

Lt. Keith Robb said that the clothes were valued at sevRose Bowl, from page 1 saw the game — it was a crazy, crazy game. Those are the games you want to be part of.”

BIG: MIKE GESICKI

Across the room, sitting in the corner, wearing all-white undergarments and a grimace, tight end Mike Gesicki managed a smile when asked what the game had been like.

“I’m going to remember this game the rest of my life,” said Gesicki, who caught an 11-yard TD pass in the second half from Trace McSorley, diving and turning into the corner of the end zone. “It was the damn Rose Bowl. It was a ton of fun, playing with every single one of my best friends in this room right now.”

Gesicki shared his joy before the game even started. As he was about to leave the field after the first of two pregame warmup sessions, Gesicki spied a young boy and his dad standing in the first row of the stands.

The grinning and bespectacled kid, Will Yordy, and his dad, Ryan, had made the trip from Gettysburg. They were hoping for a win; what Gesicki gave them was a memory of a lifetime.

Gesicki went over, said “Hi” to Will — whom he had never met before that very second — and took off his big, blue gloves. The ones that form a big “We Are” when brought together. Two of Will’s hands would fit inside one of Mike’s gloves.

Or, should I say, Will’s gloves. It was a random Rose Bowl act of kindness. And, “It was incredible what Gesicki did,” said Will’s dad.

BIG: MARCUS ALLEN

Speaking of kids with heart: Often, safety Marcus Allen seems like Tom Hanks in “Big” — a young, wide-eyed adventurous teen trapped in a man’s body, doing amazing things (i.e., 22 tackles against Minnesota, a defensive performance sans numerous linebackers that saved Penn State’s season). Allen had several big moments against USC, that’s for sure, making nine tackles, second-highest for PSU. “It was the most fun I ever had playing in a game against top athletes,” Allen said afterward. “They were dynamic.

Elusive. What a great offense. I had a lot of fun playing against them.”

For veteran defensive end Garrett Sickels, who arrived at Penn State during the darkest of days and had lived through all the thorns, playing in Pasadena was about the roses.

“It was a great atmosphere and they were a great team with a freshman quarterback that is one day going to be a great USC quarterback,” said Sickels, who chased, and just kept missing, USC QB Sam Darnold as California’s afternoon daylight turned to dramatic evening. “You couldn’t ask for anything more after all we’ve been through.”

For the most part — both the best part and the worst part — the Jan. 2 game against USC was Penn State’s season in a microcosm. Slow starts, comebacks, deep balls, injured linebackers (what a man PSU LB Brandon Bell is), touchdowns, touchdowns, touchdowns — seven straight

by Penn State at one point against the Trojans.

And, with Keith Jackson — who coined the phrase “The Granddaddy of Them All” when describing the Rose Bowl — looking on, there was the going-for the-bundle deep ball. In 2016, that happened in spades. The one that ended the Pitt game. The one that ended the Rose Bowl. And the one that won so many games, and re-won the heart of so many aching Penn Staters, in-between.

TD, TD, TD, TD

Across the waning seconds of the first half and the start of the second half of the Rose Bowl, Penn State scored TDs on four consecutive plays. Four one-play drives. Ge-

eral hundred dollars.

The first suspect is described as a black female in her mid-20s with long black hair in braids. She was wearing a green winter coat with fur around the hood and a tan knit winter hat. The second suspect is described as a black female who was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a gray knit winter hat. She also was wearing glasses.

Anyone who may be able to identify the suspects or who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email or by submitting an anonymous tip through the department’s website, www.statecollegepa.us. sicki’s catch. Barkley’s 79-yard run for the ages. Chris Godwin’s 72-yard tip, pirouette, bobble, grab and turn for 72 yards. McSorley’s 3-yard gimme, set up by Bell’s graband-go, a near pick-6 that was the fitting denouement to a superb and vastly undervalued college career, as both a player and a leader.

There was an opening scoring run of 20-7 by USC. Then a 35-7 run by Penn State. Followed by a McSorley-toBarkley 7-yard TD pass for a 49-35 Penn State lead — just 16:55 seconds away from 2-2 Penn State finishing its climb to 12-2.

The Lions’ defense held for half that long. In the end, in the final 495 seconds, USC scored 17 consecutive points. It was the biggest comeback in Rose Bowl history. Talk about gully-washers, Keith. Whoa, Nellie.

The result was a 52-49 USC victory and 101 combined points — a record for the 103 years they’ve been playing the Rose Bowl.

It hurt — the mind, body and spirit.

“It leaves a bad taste in our mouths,” Allen said. “You hate to lose in anything that you do.”

“We’ll need to use this feeling,” McSorley said, “use this kind of pit we have in our stomachs, this emotional pain, and use that next year, when we get into winter workouts and spring ball — knowing how it feels at this point. And never wanting to get back to it again.”

Still ...

“I wouldn’t change anything in the world about what happened — not the way it all played out,” said senior cor-

Flu, from page 1 The vaccine appears to be effective this year, Heron said, noting that he has not seen many flu cases among those who have been vaccinated.

Beyond that, residents can protect themselves by washing their hands and trying not to come in contact with someone who is ill.

And those who are ill should stay away from large groups of people, particularly children and the elderly, who are most vulnerable, Heron said.

“It’s hard to protect yourself from the flu but it’s easy to protect everyone else if you have the flu by staying home,” Heron said.

Officials at Mount Nittany Health had similar advice.

Cases of the flu confirmed through tests conducted by the Mount Nittany Medical Center laboratory continue to rise, according to a statement from the medical center.

“Because of the highly contagious nature of these illnesses, we are asking the public to refrain from visiting Mount Nittany Medical Center if they are not feeling well,” the statement read. “Friends and family members who are experiencing any signs or symptoms of these illnesses should contact Medical Center patients by phone in lieu of a visit. Ill visitors who are unable to refrain from seeing a patient should obtain a mask from the front desk immediately upon entering the building.”

More than 4,500 cases of flu have been reported in the state this season, which dates to October and runs into the spring. The flu is currently classified as widespread in the state, meaning at least half of the regions have been impacted. Reported cases are running well ahead of last year, when flu cases peaked in March, but are lower than in some previous years.

The have been nine flu-related deaths in the state this season.

Hutcheson noted that it is difficult to compare one flu season to the next because of variables such as the weather and flu strains. nerback Jordan Smith, speaking for his life at Penn State and the time of Penn State’s life.

BIG-HEARTED

So, broken hearts? No, not really. Certainly not forever.

“We have a bunch of players on this team, week-in, week-out, it doesn’t matter what the score is, no one is giving up, we’re all persevering,” said Gesicki, sitting there in his skivvies. “We did that all season long. I couldn’t be prouder of every person in this locker room.”

Penn State showed it had heart all season. Since the summer of 2012, really.

And now — thanks in a big way to a gritty group and Franklin, who truly and somewhat miraculously and finally somehow got everyone pulling the rope in the same direction — the future for Penn State football is rosy.

Again.

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Time off can help at work By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A survey shows that 52 percent of American employees who get paid time off don’t use it all, and many don’t use any of it. But even if there’s nowhere you’d rather be than work, you — and your boss — might be better off if you took a break.

The poll of more than 1,000 workers, which Princeton Research Associates conducted for Bankrate.com, found that one in four workers ages 18 to 25 had taken no vacation days at all in 2016.

The most popular reason for not using days was to save them for next year, as some employers allow.

The second most popular reason was too much work.

Arielle O’Shea of NerdWallet said those who fear their age will be held against them — younger millennials and younger boomers — may give up vacation time to prove themselves.

And Seth Harris, who was a deputy labor secretary earlier in the Obama administration, said some workers get clear signals that they’re expected to refrain from fully using their vacation time.

Employers must recognize that that’s not good for their operations, and it’s certainly not good for their employees.

After all, not taking time off can affect work performance, Bankrate’s Sarah Berger said.

And according to Washington Post career writer Nicole Coomber, workers who took at least 10 vacation days were nearly two-thirds more likely to get a bonus or raise in a three-year span.

Employers should not pressure people to forgo their vacation time.

Besides, if employees come back from vacation recharged for work, that helps their employers.

So workers who believe they are investing in their careers by not taking time off must understand that a break might help them better perform.

And if the boss has to get along without workers who are on vacation, he or she might appreciate those employees more upon their return.

However anyone uses breaks from the job, time off can interrupt routines, let the strains of one’s life go slack and help one return to work refreshed.

That’s not only good for the worker and the employer, but it’s also very good for career development.

accident or witnessed someone else On a night when most were celdoing something he shouldn’t have ebrating the end of 2016 and the bebeen doing — the police have been ginning of the new year, two families there to help. in central Pennsylvania were grieving And then there are the different the loss of their loved ones. encounters. Driving down the inOne is the family of 23-year-old terstate and hoping the cop didn’t Pennsylvania State Police Trooper “catch me” going over the speed Landon Weaver, who was gunned limit. The time I got pulled down on a domestic vioover for running a red light. lence call near Raystown The stories of local poLake in Juniata Townlice pulling kids over using ship, Huntingdon County. lights and sirens for the A recent graduate of the crime of riding a skateacademy and a newlywed, board. Even then, when Weaver earned a degree in I was doing something I criminal justice from Indishouldn’t have been doing, ana University of PennsylI didn’t feel compelled to vania prior to enlisting with assign the blame for that the state police in Decemto the police officer who ber 2015. caught me doing it. The The other is the family of police officers with whom I Jason Robison, the 32-yearhave had interactions, even old man who police said when I wasn’t happy with murdered Weaver. Father. what would likely be the Artist. Convicted criminal Patty Kleban, outcome, were polite and with a record that included who writes for respectful. prior assaults, arson and StateCollege.com, For those who aren’t 50+, other crimes. A recent post- is an instructor female and white, interacing on Robison’s Facebook at Penn State, tion with the police — or page shared his view that mother of three and a community their portrayal at times in “the only good cop is a dead volunteer. She is a media and online accounts cop.” Robison was shot and Penn State alumna — aren’t always as positive. killed during his attempted who lives with her We hear stories of procapture which followed the family in Patton filing and baiting and small manhunt after the shooting Township. Her views and opinions towns and big cities where of Weaver. corruption within police deTwo young men, both do not necessarily from small towns in cen- reflect those of Penn partments has become almost an accepted practice. tral Pennsylvania, and both State.

There are YouTube videos with their lives ahead of of police officers not only overreactthem. Two very different paths that ing but seemingly fueling the fire of intersected with a deadly and horrific the anti-police movement. There are ending. clips of police shootings that on the How did each of these men end up surface seem wholly unnecessary on the receiving end of a bullet which played endlessly on the news. ended their lives and likely destroyed In any profession — from nurses the lives of the family and friends who to teachers to doctors to university love them? faculty members — there are many Our relationships with and our people who perform their jobs earperceptions of police officers have a nestly, with honesty and integrity. lot to do with the place from which There are also those exceptions who we get to view the world. skirt the rules, take short cuts and As a 50+-year-old, white female, misuse their power. my perception of police officers is In spite of the bad apples, the pothat of a resource for help. The time lice are who we call when we need we thought someone was breaking help. They keep us safe and maintain into our house, the police came to order. Without order, there is chaos. help. The time my baby was choking, With only limited details about the the police officer arrived before the alleged shooter in the incident last ambulance. There have been times weekend, it’s easy to speculate on the that we’ve needed to engage the poroots of Jason Robison’s views about lice at Penn State out of concerns for police officers. a student. The times I’ve locked my A troubled but talented young keys in my car, been involved in a car

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man who began showing signs of concern while still in high school, one wonders about his home life, his childhood, his life experiences, what he went without.

I wonder about his mental health or possible drug use, and what seemed like an evolving and escalating anger at the world, seeded in frustration with his inability to be successful or to find peace. Criminologists and other social scientists can almost predict criminal behavior created by similar circumstances.

Feeling out of control and powerless, his perception may have been that those with power to have negatively impacted his life, creating the anti-cop sentiment that the media fed for the last several years.

This can be understood, but not excused.

But the story in this is Trooper Landon Weaver, a young man who stepped up to take the risks that are inherent with the role of a police officer. Like firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and those who serve in the military, Weaver prepared for and accepted a position that would serve his community — a community not far from where he grew up — with a potential significant risk to his health and safety.

A young adult with less than a year of experience, he didn’t have time to develop a hard shell of disdain or prejudice or over-reach of his power that the media attributes to cops gone bad. To the contrary, his teachers and friends and neighbors say he was the type of person who would help anyone. He was alone on a domestic dispute call, those that my friends in law enforcement will tell you can be the most dangerous.

One man, ready to serve, newly trained and alone. Did it all happen so fast that he didn’t have time to feel scared and alone? Were his last thoughts of his family?

Another man, angry and alone.

Were his thoughts of anger or were they, too, of the small child that he was leaving behind? Was it suicide by cop?

In a small town in Pennsylvania this past weekend, police officer shootings have now found us.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Landon and his family, friends and colleagues. There is no greater sacrifice.

When is it going to stop?

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Simple steps can help prevent winter back pain GREGORY BILLY

In central Pennsylvania, January weather brings a winter wonderland that’s perfect for skiing, sledding and other cold weather sports.

However, winter can also lead to doctor and hospital visits due to back pain caused by falls and overexertion when snow and ice cover the ground. Some simple precautions can prevent many of Dr. Gregory G. these injuries.

Billy is a physical medicine and Cold weather rehabilitation brings activities that specialist with carry particularly Penn State Sports high risks for back inMedicine, a part of juries: Penn State Health. n Shoveling snow is a common cause of back injury due to a combination of heavy lifting and then

twisting to toss the load of snow. n Skiing, ice skating and sled riding all involve physical activity that the body may not have experienced for six months or more. n Walking on icy sidewalks, driveways and steps can lead to slips and falls.

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Dressing in several lighter layers allows the person to move freely and to remove a layer at the height of activity, if necessary. n Use safety tools. Someone who can walk easily indoors might need a cane or walker on slippery outdoor surfaces. Even

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a well-conditioned athlete benefits from rugged shoe treads or strap-on cleats when exercising outdoors. n Start gradually. Many injuries occur after the season’s first big snowfall, when fun-lovers head to the ski slopes, skating rink or sledding hill for the first time since last winter. Instead of overdoing it that first time out, make the first excursion a short one, and build up to longer outings over the course of several days. n Shovel snow wisely. Bend at the hips and lift with the leg muscles, not the back.

Turn the whole body rather than twisting the back. If a big snowfall is expected, try to shovel in stages, each time several inches falls, rather than waiting until larger amounts of heavy, wet snow are on the ground. n Stay in good health. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and not smoking help provide the muscle, heart and lung power that the body needs to minimize the risk of winter injury. Move exercise indoors, if needed, when daylight hours are short.

Even when precautions are taken, falls can still occur. To minimize the risk of a muscle strain or bone fracture, accept the fall as it occurs and aim for landing in a soft snowbank. A fall cushioned by snow might only hurt a person’s pride, while twisting suddenly or reaching out with a hand to try to stop a fall can lead to a strained back muscle or broken wrist.

If minor back pain does occur, apply ice and take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, for the first 72 hours to diminish inflammation. After that, apply heat to improve blood flow.

Avoid long periods of bed rest, which can tighten the muscles and spine.

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Mount Nittany Medical Center earns ACR designation Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Medical Center radiology department has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology.

The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung

cancer, Mount Nittany Health said in a release.

In order to receive this distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography in the chest module, as well as undergo a rigorous assessment of lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure. Also required are procedures in place for follow-up patient care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs.

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Smeal project underscores social responsibility

By ANDY ELDER Penn State News

UNIVERSITY PARK — Ron Johnson, senior instructor of management and organization at the Penn State Smeal College of Business, wanted to find a way to illustrate to undergraduate students in his Socially Responsible, Sustainable and Ethical Business Practices class (Business Adminstration 342) the collective power that companies can marshal when they engage employees with embracing social impact.

He cited as examples of corporate social responsibility initiatives making a difference: n Since 2003, IBM has reported that 275,000 employees in more than 120 countries have volunteered 20 million hours. n PepsiCo employees donated more than 120,000 hours to a host of initiatives in 2015 alone. n Walmart reports that its employees have donated 1.25 million volunteer hours and $1.42 billion in global giving in 10 years. n The Big Four accounting firms — EY, KPMG, PwC and Deloitte — donate millions of combined volunteer hours to the communities in which they worked last year.

Johnson tasked his students with taking the “BA 342 Change Our World Challenge.” As part of the assignment, students were asked simply to find a way to positively impact or improve someone’s life in a direct way. They were allowed to spend no more than $20 and no fewer than

three hours each to do it.

What the 1,200 students in the multiple sections of the class produced stunned even Johnson.

“I told them that BA 342 is 1,200 students strong and that makes us a powerful group. If all of us engage we can make a difference in the world,” he said. “But the ingenuity that many of these students displayed blew me away. Not only were they selfless in their actions, they were clever and creative in their execution.”

Students came up with myriad of projects to fulfill the assignment, including delivering baked goods to local police as a thank you for their service, sending cards to active military personnel stationed overseas, sending inspirational messages to pediatric cancer patients, cleaning up downtown State College, and empowering and inspiring women, to name just a few.

One student, junior supply chain and information systems major Max Saltzman, went above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignment. Saltzman, who transitioned to University Park from Penn State Altoona this fall, interviewed dozens of students and produced a video chronicling the positive thoughts and student perceptions of Smeal and its faculty. He called it “The Appreciation Challenge: Project Professor.” Saltzman chose four Smeal professors to show what students had said while filming them.

“I wanted to show that we have students and professors that truly care about each other,” said Saltzman, who recently posted a final version of the video on YouTube. “The

South Hills announces fall Dean’s List STATE COLLEGE — Dean’s List honors for the fall term were recently announced by South Hills School of Business and Technology. Centre County residents included: BELLEFONTE — Mitchell Caprio, Caitlin Ciolkosz, Vanessa Dawson-Gill, Carly Doublosky, Rhianna Dupla, Lauren Filipowicz, Jonothan Glunt, Jeremiah Hall, Abram Haupt, George Hoffman, Joseph Hoffman, Erin Lemons, Lauren Lewars, Jenean Sunday and Angel Warner BOALSBURG — Jessica Hall, Petr Kolonin, Courtney Luepkes, Erika Mall, Mikaela McCoy, Stephany Robinson and Rachel Woll CENTRE HALL — Steven Brown, Tyler Eberly, Kara Garnsey-Stoner, Marisa Heiser, Torrey Johnson, Cheyenne Swartz and Tanner Zaffuto FLEMING — Ashleigh Turner HOWARD — Alyssia Lucas-Hill JULIAN — Marilee Leupold and Jessica Wellar MILESBURG — Brian Fayman MILLHEIM — Seth Eminhizer and Makayla Luse PHILIPSBURG AREA — Emily Ammerman, Jena Bumbarger, Charles Campbell, Jessica Lobb, Erica Long, Benjamin Lukens, Connor Mann, Kali Roach, Ryan Rowles, Tiffany Smeal and Laura Steininger PINE GROVE MILLS — Alexander Herr and Lindsey Moran-Laird PLEASANT GAP — Sherry Tallon PORT MATILDA — Keith Irwin Hickey, Lindsey Kemp, Ivan Sukovatitsyn and Valeriy Sukovatitsyn REBERSBURG — Stephanie Kelley and Cameron Robson SPRING MILLS — Katarina Covalt STATE COLLEGE — Hannah Atkins, Anna Baker, Hayley Barton, Mary Bunge, Jamie Camarata, Maureen Chase, Timofey Dubovik, Stephanie Fletcher, Kimberly Gascon, Carly Gates, Meghan Gerrity, Ian Graham, Patricia Greene, Katelyn Hall, Melissa Halpin, Brian Haverback, Kassie Heeman, Lesley Hogan, Christiana Jenkins, Brittany Keller, Jackson Kurtz, Jin Laudadio, Kelly Lieb, Jordan Manganello, Serafino Mazza, Megan McClure, Megan Mejia, Jing Nie, Riley Passerotti, Joshua Peters, Mary Polak, Kelly Rininger, Kali Roach, David Rowles, Timothy Schafer, Robert Shore, Kulwinder Singh, John Sumereau,

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MEMBERS AND ADVISERS of the Health Careers Club at South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College recently joined in the spirit of giving during the holiday season. The medical assistant students made arrangements with neighboring Hearthside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to donate Christmas cards and a variety of needed gifts for residents of the local nursing home. Pictured, from left, are MaRanda Smith, Jamie Camarata, Kay Strigle, Brenda Stover and Micki Sollers.

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MAX SALTZMAN, a junior supply chain and information systems major at Penn State, created “The Appreciation Challenge” as part of a class assignment. main goal of the Appreciation Challenge is to get others to do an appreciation activity themselves.”

BA 342 is a leadership competencies course for aspiring business professionals that all Smeal undergraduate students must complete, typically in their junior year. These competencies are ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and diversity.

Elks name two St. Joe’s students of month BOALSBURG — Shannon Brawley and Michael Peters, seniors at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, were chosen as State College Elks Lodge’s Students of the Month for September 2016.

Brawley and Peters will now be in the running for the Elks Students of the Year Award, given annually in an end-of-school year presentation.

Brawley, a daughter of Chuck and Charlene Brawley, carries a grade point average of 4.0755, and was on the Presidential Honor Roll for grades nine through 11.

She has been a member of the National Honor Society since 10th grade, and was vice president as a junior.

SHANNON She also served in the Student GovBRAWLEY ernment Association and the Drama Club in grades nine through 11, and participated in volleyball, basketball and soccer.

Peters, a son of Kathryn and Jeffrey Peters, has a 3.9598 grade point average, is a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholar Commendee, and has been on the Dean’s List every marking period.

He has been active in computer application and web development.

MICHAEL PETERS He also has earned nine varsity letters in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track, and served as team captain for the 2016-17 season.

Peters works at Denny’s and as a pool front desk staff member for Centre Region Parks and Recreation.

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Photos by TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette A light rain and snow mix for part of the evening didn’t stop thousands of people from coming out to enjoy the annual First Night State College celebration on New Year’s Eve. The event is an alcohol-free celebration of the visual and performing arts, featuring ice carvings, ice skating and sliding, musical acts and other performances. At left, throngs of visitors enjoyed the ice carvings and a winter postcard setting on South Allen Street during First Night State College on New Year’s Eve.

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AN ICE SCULPTURE on South Allen Street paid tribute to the Rose Bowl between PSU and USC.

THE PHOENIX rises over the State College Borough Building lobby.

VISITORS SHARED New Year’s resolutions on a clothesline on South Allen Street.

VISITORS IN the State College Borough Building lobby attached regrets for the old year and resolutions for the new year to the Burning Man, which was later to be taken to Sidney Friedman Park and burned.

ELABORATE ICE carvings are an annual highlight of First Night State College.

LIVE MANNEQUINS were presented by the State College High School Thespians at Appalachian Outdoors on South Allen Street.

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The Blonde Cucina: Celebrate slow cooking in January CIARA SEMACK

Ciara Semack is the owner of The Blonde Bistro in Bellefonte. Her column appears every other week in the Gazette.

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Happy 2017! I’m sure you are all expecting a “new year, new you” article based on fitness and food, but that’s dull, boring and played out, not to mention, expected. Instead, let’s focus on two foodie days that are celebrated in January: National Slow Cooking Month and National Soup Month.

I’m going to give you some great recipes based on these two celebrations. After all, it’s winter, and when you come home from work one of the last things you want to do is cook.

What’s better than walking in the door from a long day and finding your house permeated with the delicious smell of the slow cooker meal you started in the morning?

1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 ounces sliced white button mushrooms Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 cups fat-free chicken broth 1 cup kale, rinsed and chopped (I always remove the center stalks.)

2 cups heavy cream Add all ingredients, except heavy cream and kale, to slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 6 1/2 hours.

Just before serving, mix 2 cups heavy cream with 1/2 cup of the hot soup. Add the mixture into the slow cooker along with the kale. Mix and let cook a few minutes until kale wilts.

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SLOW COOKER HOT BUTTERED RUM AND HAND-WHIPPED CINNAMON CREAM

Start to finish: approximately 6 hours 1 pound frozen mini meatballs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped

As it turns out, Jan. 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day. Why not give this slow cooker recipe a try? It will make a great dessert and ending to your cold January night.

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Start to finish: 5 minutes 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon brown sugar Beat cream, confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.

I know most houses do not have two crockpots, but I suggest you invest in a second one. They are usually only about $20, and so worth it. I have three and, let me tell you, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Soup, hot-buttered run, homemade whipped cream — oh my, what a nice menu to come home to during this cold January!

Start to finish: Approximately 6 hours 2 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup butter 1 pinch salt 2 quarts hot water

Beta Xi chapter donates $500, children’s chair to Schlow library STATE COLLEGE — At their annual holiday luncheon, members of the local Beta Xi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma presented a check for $500 to Anita Ditz, head of children’s services at Schlow Centre Region Library. The donation will be used to help support the Pennsylvania One Book Every Young Child progran.

This year’s book is “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer. The library plans to distribute copies of the book to State College kindergarten teachers and to children who attend the author’s public program at Schlow Centre Region Library on Tuesday, March 28.

Beta Xi members also donated a children’s chair to be housed in the Children’s Department at Schlow. The chair was part of Beta Xi’s participation in a statewide Delta Kappa Gamma project to support Head Start programs throughout Pennsylvania. Jan Riggio, an art teacher at Bald Eagle Area School District and a member of Beta Xi, painted the chair, then used decoupage to decorate it with key words from all facets of education. Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional honor society for women educators, with approximately 85,000 members worldwide.

For more information, contact Gina Motter at gmm12@ scasd.org.

3 cinnamon sticks 2 cups rum Combine the brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water in a slow cooker. Add cinnamon, cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

Stir in rum and cook for an additional hour.

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BETA XI MEMBER and artist Jan Riggio, left, and Marsha Landis, president of the Beta Xi chapter, present a check and a children’s chair to Anita Ditz, right, head of children’s services at Schlow Centre Region Library.

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PATTON TOWNSHIP Lions Club members and their families recently prepared and distributed 80 fruit baskets to shut-ins and preschool students.

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Hanna opens new Milesburg office MILESBURG — State Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Lock Haven, announced that his new Milesburg office is open for business.

Hanna said in a press release that his Milesburg office relocated from 102 Turnpike St. to 519 Dell St., Bellefonte, as of Jan. 3. The phone number, (814) 353-8780, will remain the same. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

“My office in Milesburg has served my

constituents well for many years,” Hanna said. “I believe my staff can better serve the people of the 76th District in our new location, which is behind the Milesburg Dollar General. It is much larger and will better accommodate constituents with ample parking and improved handicap accessibility.”

For more information, follow Hanna on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rephanna or visit www.pahouse.com/hanna.

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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Institute of Science and Technology recently held a Christmas luncheon for superintendents, administrative assistants and board designees from six area school districts.

The event was hosted by CPI President Richard Makin and Joint Operating Committee chairman Hank Yeagley and prepared by CPI culinary arts program students under the direction of instructor Tim Beckenbaugh.

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EACH YEAR, CPI cosmetology instructor Linda Heverly-Ferenchick hosts a “family day” for her students and their families and friends. Before the event, students choose a topic, develop an approved lesson plan and deliver a demonstration. Their guests then perform the instructed lesson and are provided an evaluation of their work. “It gives everyone involved a different perspective and hopefully an appreciation on what is required of my profession,” said Heverly-Ferenchick. Pictured are student Sam Winnett, standing, her mother, Jeri, and her father, Tim, under the towel.

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THE STATE COLLEGE Elks Lodge No. 1600 recently provided new bikes, bike locks, boots, coats and baskets containing hygiene products to the nonprofit Hearts for the Homeless. The bikes will help clients get to and from part-time jobs or appointments. Funding for this project was provided by an Elks National Foundation grant, local grants, support from Sears and individual donations. The bikes were assembled by volunteers from the Nittany Mountain Bike Association. Pictured, from left, are Elks Terri Rudy, Brenda Kephart and Adam Schram, Ashton Munoz, of Hearts for the Homeless, and Perry Schram, also of the Elks.

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JANUARY 5-11, 2017

Look For Part Two on Jan. 12

Salt therapy becoming popular holistic option CONNIE COUSINS

Halotherapy — from “halos,” which is Greek for salt — is available at the Simply Health Spa at 1760 S. Atherton St., State College.

Although salt therapy is still relatively new in the United States, it is already popular in Europe, where holistic approaches tend to be more utilized.

Marge Delozier, co-owner of Simply Connie Cousins Health with Nikki covers a wide Santangelo, spoke variety of events in about the benefits of Centre County for salt therapy. the Centre County “It has been known Gazette. Email her to help asthma, at ccous67@gmail. emphysema, allercom. gies, arthritis, sleeping disorders, bronchitis, snoring, hay fever, cystic fibrosis, poor concentration, ADHD, acne, eczema, skin conditions, psoriasis, ear infections and weakened immune system, as well as countering the effects of smoking and pollution,” said Delozier.

Delozier previously owned another health spa, where she had added a halotherapy room. Three years ago she opened Simply Health.

“I had been planning retirement, but I really enjoy hearing from the clients and learning of their success stories.”

She was referring to the relief of breathing problems and sinus problems she hears about from her clients when they use the Himalayan salt treatments.

The Simply Health Spa imports Himalayan pink crystal salt from Pakistan. Since the salt caves and salt mines are not located near us, the spa attempts to recreate the atmosphere of a salt cave where the clients sit or recline to experience the effects. The rooms are kept at 70 degrees, and blankets are offered. The lights are dimmed, then machines are turned on that blow the salt air into the room.

Clients are encouraged to relax during treatment, and some people fall asleep.

The salt reduces inflammation, which is the cause of many illnesses and ailments.

When I write an article, I learn about the science or facts behind the business or art.

In the case of the salt spa, I experienced the treatment firsthand.

I spent 45 minutes comfortable and relaxed. I held bags filled with salt in my hands and placed one on my knee — where I wanted to feel the effects. On the way home, I did feel as if my muscles were looser and I was less stiff.

Some persons say they feel better immediately, whether it is easier breathing, lessening of sinus pain or relief in another trouble spot. Others report coming back

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CLIENTS RELAX in the Himalayan salt room at Simply Health Spa in State College. and having more relief each visit.

Delozier said the spa has had people sign up for weekly, monthly and even daily appointments.

I also talked with Robin Hilton who, along with Autumn Cymbar, are the other Simply Health Spa employees. She said the spa has been busy, with many people using their gift certificates from Christmas.

“We all do everything here, as far as checking clients in and showing them to APRILthe 7-13, 2016 where massage, Reiki, detox rooms foot baths and treatments on the amethyst bio-mat are carried out.”

The amethyst bio-mat is advertised for pain and stress relief, but many visitors to the spa say they have experienced better sleep, less fatigue and other effects.

Amethyst quartz is said to be nature’s super conductor, offering the steadiest and most powerful delivery of infrared light waves and the highest vibrational frequencies into the body, according to literature at Simply Health. You rest or sleep on the bio-mat and receive the effects of infrared light, amethyst and negative ions.

If the idea of a warm foot bath is inviting, the spa offers a detox foot bath. The

nn State researcher addresses obesity in pregnancy

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RSITY PARK — Most expectant ave normal, healthy pregnancies s, but the U.S. Centers for Disrol and Prevention ranks being t or obese during pregnancy at same risk level as uncontrolled pressure, diabetes, smoking or

e Symons Downs, professor of y and obstetrics and gynecology ate, was asked to provide rections to clinicians regarding the ent of obesity in pregnancy for a ue of Primary Care: Clinics in Ofce, published in March. ng to recent data, the average weight at time of first pregnancreased by more than 20 per1980, and nearly 25 percent of eigh more than 200 pounds entheir first pregnancy. titute of Medicine recommends weight women gain 15 to 25 nd obese women gain 11 to 20 early 60 percent of overweight nd 55 percent of obese women se guidelines, which can lead to complications, including gesabetes, heart disease and cesarry. In addition, overweight and men are more likely to exceed n guidelines and keep additional after the delivery. recommendations are aimed at g this growing health concern. g obesity in pregnancy is a difbecause weight loss recommene not applicable for pregnant he said. “Overweight and obese nter pregnancy with additional and can feel incredibly discour-

aged when in they are also given such a small target for weight gain.”

Currently, there are no consistent recommendations in published literature on how to manage obesity in pregnancy and prevent high pregnancy weight gain in overweight and obese women. “Providers need to balance the risks of appropriate fetal growth with pregnancy complications and maternal weight gain to improve positive outcomes for both mother and child,” Downs explained.

Another challenge pregnant women face is shortened prenatal visits to make up for declining insurance reimbursements.

Because of the time crunch many medical professionals are facing, often the primary focus of the prenatal visit is on the unborn child. Downs said a different approach is needed, and her article highlights some key recommendations for clinicians when treating obese prenatal patients.

“Women are frustrated because they hear differing opinions. What they really need is advice tailored to their individual needs. Providers are equally frustrated because it’s hard to provide this level of individual counseling in the context of clinical care,” said Downs. “Prenatal visits for this group of women need to somehow include regular discussions on the maternal and fetal risks associated with obesity and high weight gain in pregnancy, plotting and tracking weight gain over the pregnancy, encouraging lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and eating healthy foods and counseling on appropriate weight gain, and encouraging appropriate weight loss before attempting a future pregnancy.”

Downs is currently the principal investigator on a project called “Healthy Mom Zone” aimed at developing tailored interventions to manage gestational weight gain

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foot bath’s water attaches itself to waste, removing it from the body. It is said to work like a walk along a beach by the ocean, where the body picks up negatively charged ions that attach themselves to waste particles and removes them through osmosis.

There is also a far infrared sauna at Simply Health that helps with getting the more than 400 to 800 chemical residues out of our bodies, according to Delozier.

Far infrared is a section of the natural band of light that is not visible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat. Far infrared can penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches, resulting in better cellular detoxification. The body’s tissues normally produce infrared energy, which is used by the body for a number of healing processes. The far infrared sauna, as it delivers penetrating warmth to the body, increases the body’s own infrared energy levels.

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Holistic Living

Look For Part Two on Jan. 12 (Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part feature about holistic living. The first part is a directory for all things holistic in Centre County. Look for feature stories in the second part, coming next week.)

ACUPUNCTURE An ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting needles into key points in the body to alleviate pain or other health issues. It has been especially recommended for those who suffer from chronic pain, arthritis and severe headaches.

Local practitioners: n Fusion Chiropractic and Acupuncture 233 Easterly Parkway, State College (814) 592-7529 n Happy Valley Wellness and Acupuncture 611 University Drive, State College (814) 234-5271 n Serenity Wellness Centre 2011 Cato Ave., Building C, Suite 201, State College (814) 206-7624

n Mikula Chiropractic Dr. David Mikula 1343 N. Atherton St., State College (814) 234-6699 n Nittany Valley Chiropractic Dr. Roy Love 611 University Drive, State College (814) 234-5271 n Moyer Chiropractic and Nutrition Center Dr. Melissa Moyer 2300 Commercial Blvd., Suite 300, State College.

(814) 954-0280 n Simpson Chiropractic Dr. Jeffrey Simpson 2603 E. College Ave., State College (814) 235-2266 n State College Family Chiropractic Center/ Integrative Health Care Associates Dr. John Scipione 1200 W. College Ave., State College (814) 238-0250 n Summit Chiropractic Clinic Dr. David Passarelli and Dr. Constance Bliss 901 Benner Pike, State College (814) 237-2225 n Wagoner Chiropractic Dr. Kayla Wagoner 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 4, State College (814) 954-4182

n Davis Chiropractic LLC Dr. Suzanne Davis 123 E. Boal Ave., Boalsburg 6176 Shavers Creek Road, Petersburg (814) 466-2000 (814) 669-4600 n Upper Cervical Center Dr. Kimberly Devlin 140 Mary St., Suite B, Lemont (814) 496-0222 n Diehl Family Chiropractic Dr. Thad Diehl 1315 W. College Ave., State College (814) 238-0232

CHIROPRACTIC A treatment for back pain and discomfort that involves manipulation of the back and vertebrae by a specialized practitioner. The practitioner aims to realign the spine with his or her hands. Chiropractic treatment is recommended for those suffering from back pain and other back-related issues.

Local practitioners: n American Chiropractic Spa and Retreat 112 S. Fraser St., State College (814) 234-4383 n Benner Pike Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Anthony Marrara 2820 Benner Pike, Bellefonte (814) 355-1119 n Bossert Chiropractic Dr. Matthew T. Bossert 354 Eagle Valley Road, Beech Creek (570) 962-3075 n Butler Chiropractic Dr. Brad Kulig and Dr. Julie Kulig 751 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte (814) 355-0032 n Casteel Chiropractic of State College Dr. Joel Casteel 1411 N. Atherton St., State College (814) 235-9400 n Centre Chiropractic Dr. Matthew Hertert 123 E. Boal Ave., Boalsburg (814) 466-2000

CRYOTHERAPY n Downtown State College Chiropractic Group Dr. Jon Masorti 112 Hetzel St., State College (814) 380-9049 n Gehrig Family Chiropractic Center Dr. Renee Gehrig 233 Easterly Parkway, State College (814) 231-0717 n Hands in Health Dr. Andrew Walker, Dr. Kelli Datres, Dr. Kevin McCarthy 1050-5 Benner Pike, State College (814) 954-7774 n Hamer Chiropractic Center Dr. John E. Hamer 3010 Maple Ave., Altoona (814) 940-8888 n Hildebrand Chiropractic Inc. Dr. Russell J. Hildebrand 1460 Martin St., State College (814) 238-8540

A type of therapy that involves exposure to extreme cold in order to reduce swelling in the body and reduce pain. Cryotherapy is recommended for those with swollen joints, chronic pain, complexion issues and muscle soreness.

Local practitioners: n CryoZone Whole Body Cryotherapy inside Victory Sports and Fitness 178 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College (814) 954-CRYO

HALOTHERAPY

Derived from Greek halos, meaning “salt,” it is a form of alternative medicine which makes use of salt. Numerous forms of halotherapy have been known and used for millenia.

Local practitioners: n Simply Health Salt Spa 1760 S. Atherton St., State College (814) 954-7731 Directory, Page 18

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION

A dietary practice that promotes the consumption of raw and unaltered foods, especially organic fruits and vegetables. A healthier diet is suggested for those with chronic health conditions to alleviate some of their symptoms.

HERBALISM

A branch of holistic nutrition that is centered on plantbased herbal remedies and supplements.

Local practitioners: n BellaDonna Herbs 921 Pike St., Lemont (814) 867-4700 n Better Choices 196 Egg Drive, Spring Mills (814) 380-2021 n BeWell Associates Nutrition specialist 233 Easterly Parkway, State College (814) 234-0785 n Bill’s Holistic Health 120 Kettle Run Lane, Spring Mills (814) 422-5050

reflexology can aid in the treatment of chronic pain, stress, and other ailments.

Local practitioners: n A Caring Touch Massage Therapy 1200 W. College Ave., State College (814) 235-1236 n A Step Beyond Massage Therapy 431 E. Beaver Ave., State College (814) 441-9331 n Antoine Danna, Certified Massage Therapist 113 Spring St., State College (814) 238-9355 n All About U Therapeutic Massage 119 W. Locust St., Centre Hall (814) 441-1915

HOMEOPATHY

A philosophy and practice centered on the idea that the body can heal itself. Treatment involves the consumption of solutions containing trace amounts of herbs and minerals that would normally make a healthy person ill, but may improve the health of a sick person. Homeopathy is recommended for those suffering from allergies, arthritis and other internal ailments.

NATUROPATHY

A type of alternative medicine that discourages traditional medicines and surgeries, and emphasizes the implementation of the patient’s energy and holistic medicines to heal.

Local practitioners: n Nittany Mountain Homeopathy 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont (814) 867-3703

MASSAGE A therapy that involves the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues in order to alleviate pain, or reduce stress and anxiety. Different types of massage are used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Many who play sports or are recuperating from an injury use massage regularly.

REFLEXOLOGY

A type of massage therapy that focuses on reflex or pressure points in the hands, feet, and head. Like massage,

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n Dragonfly Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa 1526 N. Atherton St., Suite 200, State College (814) 237-5220 n EsSpa 100 Cricklewood Drive, State College (814) 380-9772 n Hands in Health 1050-5 Benner Pike, State College (814) 441-5225 n Healing Center 1790 N. Atherton St., State College (814) 278-1275 n Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Centre 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte (814) 470-8575 n Lake Girl Massage Therapy 212 Kenlee Drive, Bellefonte (520) 971-9493 n Morning Glory Massage 794 Runville Road, Bellefonte (814) 360-1738 n Nittany Health Centre 106 School St., Spring Mills (814) 364-9494 n Simply Health Salt Spa 1760 S. Atherton St., State College (814) 954-7731 n Smeal Heals 1247 Skytop Mountain Road, Suite 3, Port Matilda (814) 380-7086 n Kathe Sodeinde at Mikula Chiropractic 1343 N. Atherton St., State College (814) 234-6699 n Soothing Hands Massage and Day Spa Services 132 Roanoke Road, Bellefonte (814) 280-5253, (814) 355-0621 n Jennifer Spence Massage & Yoga Studio Milesburg (814) 280-2243 n Solace Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage 668 Pleasantview Blvd., Bellefonte (814) 880-0253 n Tanya’s Massage Therapy 129 Nolan Drive, Lewistown (814) 937-0375 n The D-Stress Station 111 Boal Ave., Boalsburg (814) 466-1020 n Transformations to a Flawless Me, Med Spa LLC 212 Kenlee Drive, Bellefonte (814) 353-4223 Directory, Page 19

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An ancient Hindu practice that involves meditation and exercises that calm and relax the participant, and tone the body. Yoga has been exceedingly popular over the last decade due to its wide ranging health benefits. It can improve the mental and physical state of those suffering from mild to severe conditions through stress-relieving meditation, and poses that increase blood flow and strengthen muscles.

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MIDWIVES

Women who are specifically trained and certified to assist pregnant women during birth. For women who do not want to give birth in a hospital setting, midwives can provide at-home services.

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NEUROFEEDBACK

Computer-based therapy that tracks the brains activities via neurons. This method can be beneficial for those suffering from insomnia, narcolepsy or other brain-related disorders.

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MEDITATION

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REIKI

PSYCHOTHERAPY

The treatment of mental issues through psychological counseling. Psychotherapy can fix destructive behaviors, habits and emotions, as well as improve social relationships and interactions. Psychotherapists aim to improve the overall mental health of their patients.

Local practitioners: n A Journey to You LLC 1107 W. College Ave., State College (814) 325-0280

A form of therapy that focuses on the passage of energy from the practitioner to the patient in order to heal physical and mental complaints. Reiki has been especially successful for those suffering from anxiety, stress or emotional burden due to chronic illnesses and diseases.

Local practitioners: n Inspired Holistic Wellness 111 S. Spring St., Suite 3, Bellefonte (814) 574-5720 n Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Centre 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte (814) 470-8575 n Nittany Health Centre 106 School St., Spring Mills (814) 364-9494 n Serenity Wellness Centre 2011 Cato Ave., Building C, Suite 201, State College (814) 206-7624

ROLFING

A massage technique aimed at the vertical realignment of the body, and therefore deep enough to release muscular tension at the skeletal level. It involves deep manipulation of the body’s soft tissues, and it can contribute to the relief of long-standing tension and neuroses. Rolfing can relieve chronic pain and stress, and can improve posture.

One of the major aspects of yoga. Meditation focuses on positive and peaceful thinking and carefully controlled breathing. Meditation can be extremely effective against stress and anxiety.

Local practitioners: n Centre for Well Being 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont (814) 237-3042 n Indigo Wren’s Nest Wellness Centre 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte (814) 470-8575 n Lila Yoga Studios 103 E. Beaver Ave., State College (814) 531-5452 n Lotus Center Yoga 129 S. Pugh St., State College (814) 470-3561 n Old Gregg School Community Center 106 School St., Spring Mills (814) 422-8582 n PYP Studio 1748 S. Atherton St., State College (814) 308-8100 n Serenity Wellness Centre 2011 Cato Ave., Building C, Suite 201, State College (814) 206-7624 n TriYoga 106 N. Church St., Boalsburg 106 School Street, Suite 203, Spring Mills 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte (814) 364-2435 n Tru Meditation and Yoga 2011 Cato Ave., State College (814) 360-7589 n Wellness in Motion 611 University Drive, State College (814) 237-4005 n Yoga by Elizabeth Hay 33 Tammenend Road, Port Matilda (814) 571-2422 — Compiled by Lana Bernhard

Lower life expectancy likely caused by lifestyle choices Penn State News HERSHEY — For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics.

While that information shouldn’t alarm many, it does point to challenges in keeping America healthy.

“A lot of people are still trying to understand the data and speculate on what the report means based on the information we have,” said Dr. Nicole Osevala, an internist and geriatrician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Osevala said the life expectancy report was broken down into age ranges, and adults age 65 and older saw no decrease in how long they are expected to live.

The decrease in life expectancy comes into play for the younger and middle aged population. For those under the age of 65, accidental deaths and complications from chronic diseases such as heart disease, renal disease, stroke and diabetes were the causes of death that saw increases in 2015.

“It’s concerning because in many ways, these are linked to lifestyle choices and obesity,” Osevala said. “And those are problems we don’t necessarily have medications for.”

Whether it’s young people abusing opiates or texting while driving, or middle-aged folks failing to get exercise and maintaining poor diets, such lifestyle choices aren’t entirely within the control of the medical community.

“All of our medical knowledge, interventions and

medications don’t seem to be making an impact on preventing these diseases from killing people,” Osevala said.

“We can counsel and educate patients, but we are not in their homes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s the day-to-day choices we are making that have the biggest impact.”

She said a significant increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease is likely due more to better diagnosis and reporting than the fact that more people are dying from the disease than they were before. An increase of more than 2 percent in the suicide rate leaves her wondering if the country has adequate resources available to treat people with mental health issues in a continuous way.

The one positive piece of the report was the decrease in cancer-related deaths.

Osevala pointed out that the report shows a year of data and not a trend, so the numbers aren’t cause for alarm.

Yet she finds it disappointing that the United States, with its advanced medical interventions, isn’t seeing an increase in life expectancy like Japan and some European countries.

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Despite loss, Penn State’s future is bright

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

If there is anything to be said that could assuage Penn State fans after one of the Lions’ most disappointing losses in one of their biggest games in years, it’s this: Get used to it.

That is, to playing in the big games.

Head coach James Franklin and his staff from day one promised to be patient and rebuild Penn State as a team consistently able to contend year after year.

As bitter as the 52-49 loss in the Rose Bowl to USC was, it was also strong evidence that Franklin is being true to his promise.

There are big games to come — maybe even bigger — and here are some reasons to believe that is true.

PLAYERS RETURNING

Franklin and others have characterized the Nittany Lions as one of the youngest teams in the country.

Exactly how that’s determined is somewhat vague, but looking at the PSU Rose Bowl depth chart, it certainly is difficult to argue with.

Because of the numbers during the sanctions, some classes were comparatively very small, but those classes have moved on.

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PENN STATE tight end Mike Gesicki catches a touchdown pass as Southern California defensive back Leon McQuay III looks on during the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. Gesicki is among a talented group of returning receivers who give Penn State a bright future.

Now that the team is essentially back at full strength, the roster is full of young players recruited at the end of Bill O’Brien’s tenure and since Franklin took over.

This year, Penn State will graduate just four players — center Brian Gaia, defensive end Evan Schwann, linebacker Brandon Bell and safety Malik Golden — who started for the team in the Rose Bowl.

That, of course, does not include any key players who might declare early for the NFL draft — Chris Godwin? Garrett Sickels? — but as of this writing, none have done so.

So except for Gaia, the entire offense could be returning. That includes Trace McSorley and the backup quarterbacks, Saquon Barkley and the running backs, key receivers including standout tight end Mike Gesicki, and starting offensive linemen.

The offensive line is especially noteworthy. Coming into the season, the line was a major question mark. Sacks and a mediocre running game plagued the program for the past three years, and the O-line took much of the blame.

But this season, despite some major injuries and the insertion of increasingly younger players, Future, Page 24

Nittany Lions true to themselves in defeat

By BEN JONES statecollege.com

PASADENA, Calif. — Chris Godwin stood up from his locker, still wearing his pads, and worked around the corner of the room.

A hug for Mike Gesicki. A hug for Tommy Stevens. A long embrace with Trace McSorley.

Then he sat back down, covering his head with a towel.

Hugs and tears. That was the story across Penn State’s locker room Jan. 2 as the Nittany Lions grappled with the emotions of a last-second 52-49 loss to USC. Everywhere, there were blank stares as players and coaches managed the pain in their own way. It was silent, aside from a few cameras and quiet interviews. No smiles for a team so close knit, that had come so far.

“I couldn’t be more proud,” James Franklin said after the game. “I know this probably sounds crazy, but I wouldn’t be any more proud sitting here tonight with a win. I couldn’t be any more proud of our guys.

“These guys should have their chin held high, their chest out, because what we’ve been able to accomplish this year from the beginning to the end is really the story.”

Even so, it seems like it will be quite some time before Franklin and his team ever fully let go of the heartbreak of a lastsecond Rose Bowl loss.

SLOW START

Perhaps predictably, Penn State found itself down 13-0 after the first quarter with McSorley completing one pass and throwing two interceptions. Meanwhile, USC’s Sam Darnold looked the part of a future NFL star, avoiding Penn State’s pass rush and finding his receivers down the field and with accuracy.

In truth, Penn State’s two-score deficit could have been far more, and likely felt that way to the some 95,000 fans in attendance.

But, Penn State did what the 2016-17 edition of the Nittany Lions have always done — they found a way to swing back.

Saquon Barkley ran nearly untouched 24 yards up the middle of the field to make it 13-7. USC responded with a five-play, 60-yard drive ending with a Darnold pass to Deonta Burnett, making it 20-7.

From there, it was an amazing 30-yard

heave to Godwin from a scrambling McSorley that looked like all the other highlights that have headlined this season — passes flying through the air with no business finding their intended targets, but somehow doing just that.

Suddenly, Penn State was back in business. McSorley looked like his usual self, and the offense responded in kind, Mike Gesicki grabbing an 11-yard pass to cut back into USC’s lead late in the first half.

Given Penn State’s tendency for a strong second half surge, a 27-21 margin at halftime seemed simple.

And it was.

SECOND HALF SURGE

After holding USC to a short drive, Penn State got the ball just 79 yards from taking the lead, 79 yards from truly getting back into a game that still felt slightly on the ropes for the Nittany Lions.

And, 17 seconds later, Barkley found pay dirt with a run that defies description, dodging and slipping past defenders en route to one of the great touchdowns in Rose Bowl history. Suddenly, Penn State’s once 20-7 deficit was a 28-27 lead. Barkley finished the night with 194 yards on 25 carries.

Penn State’s defense responded in kind, holding USC to a short campaign, stunned

by Barkley’s heroics. Once again, Penn State looked at a long field, but a chance to go 72 yards and take a much more meaningful lead.

It was here that Penn State’s victory seemed inevitable, or in the very least expected. McSorley hoisted up a pass to Godwin that seemed destined to fall incomplete. As the ball bobbled in the air, Godwin spun, catching it, running the rest of the way untouched.

The explosion wasn’t done there. Brandon Bell intercepted a pass deflected by Christian Campbell and returned it to the Trojans’ 3-yard line, just 9 feet from the end zone and a 42-27 lead. Bell was injured on the play, a moment seemingly insignificant at the time with Penn State in control, especially after McSorley punched it in a play later to take a 15-point lead.

Among the million things that made this meeting between two of the hottest teams in the nation so interesting was their similar styles of play: explosive offenses, big play threats and confident and capable quarterbacks. As JuJu Smith-Schuster hauled in a 13-yard dagger from Darnold,

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PENN STATE quarterback Trace McSorley leaves the field after the Nittany Lions’ 52-49 loss to Southern California in the Rose Bowl. it was once again game on, 42-35, but hardly a tall order following the two-point conversion.

Keeping with the theme of the night’s chaos, it took Penn State only eight plays and 82 yards to find Barkley once again from seven yards out to push ahead 49-35.

Penn State wouldn’t score again.

HEARTBREAK

Ronald Jones scored from 3 yards out after a methodical 10-play, 83-yard drive that chewed up 4:29 off the clock midway through the fourth quarter.

It was 49-42.

From there, Penn State’s offense sputtered. Four drives would take just more than six minutes off the clock and gain just 14 yards. The once inevitable victory felt far from it as USC marched down the field. With 1:20 to go in the game, a 27-yard catch in traffic by Deonta Burnett tied the game.

With the ball at its own 35, Penn State didn’t need to go far to put Tyler Davis in field goal range.

But on first down, Barkley gained only a yard.

Then, a pass on the second was nearly

intercepted as it headed toward Gesicki.

On third down, McSorley lofted a ball into the sky toward Godwin, whose nine catches for 187 yards made him the prime target for the miracle.

It was intercepted.

“I was just trying to force it to a guy who had been making plays all game,” McSorley said. “Bottom line, that was what I was thinking, but I can’t do that ... I was just trying to force it to the guy who had been making plays, but I tried to do it one too many times.”

Twenty-seven seconds later, Matt Boermeester sent the ball through the uprights from 46 yards away, and the rest was history.

UNFORGETTABLE SEASON

And history is perhaps what made the tears that much harder for players and coaches to keep from flowing as USC rushed the field. Penn State’s 2016 team was about as unexpected as they come: the upsets, the victories and the come-frombehind wins. It will happen again, but never like this, never with this team.

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Lions overcome flu in topping Rutgers

By MATT SUGAM Associated Press

PISCAWAY, N.J. — With six or seven guys battling a stomach flu for the previous four days — including usual starters Shep Garner and Mike Watkins and key reserve Terrence Samuel — Penn State coach Patrick Chambers was using assistant coaches in practice as extra bodies. The sick half of the team was literally quarantined for the bus ride to Piscataway, put in a separate bus from Happy Valley.

“I just kind of stayed away from those guys. Stayed hydrated,” Tony Carr said.

“Lot of vitamin C and took some pills to make sure my stomach was good.”

Payton Banks had 20 points and Carr had 15 points to lead Penn State past Rutgers, 60-47, in a New Year’s Day matinee.

“It’s been interesting — the challenge,” Chambers said. “But this is the road we have to take and these kids took a big step.”

Penn State (9-6, 1-1 heading into a Jan. 4 game at Michigan, after Gazette press time) struggled out for the gate.

The Nittany Lions went 0 of 10 from the field before Carr made a 3-pointer with 12:51 left in the first half. From that 7-5 deficit, the Lions reached halftime with a 27-23 lead.

From there, Penn State would slowly extend the lead. Lamar Stevens dunked on a fast break after stealing the ball from Issa Thiam to give Penn State the 44-29 lead with 12:54 to play. The slam briefly sucked the energy from the 6,079 Rutgers fans.

“I loved the crowd,” Rutgers first-year

coach Steve Pikiell said. “It was awesome and I’m glad they came out. They should come out and support this team. This team is working hard and these guys have done a very good job.

“So, I was excited and it was a great environment. They kept plucking away for us, too. This team is going to keep fighting for them.”

Penn State would lead by as many as 18, 47-29, with 11:57 to play. While Penn State would go on a seven-minute stretch without a field goal midway through the half, the closest Rutgers was able to get was 49-38 with 5:26 to play.

Mike Williams had 16 points for Rutgers (11-3, 0-1).

Watkins had five points in 18 minutes but Garner missed all six of his shots and didn’t score in 24 minutes for the Nittany Lions. Both came off the bench. Samuel had two points in 15 minutes.

BIG PICTURE

While Penn State is 0-3 on neutral courts, the Nittany Lions improved to 3-0 for “true” road games.

LONG SERIES

While Rutgers just joined the Big Ten in 2014, this was the 70th meeting between the two schools. Penn State holds a 40-30 edge in the series. The schools are 3-1 against each other as members of the Big Ten. Rutgers’ first Big Ten victory came against Penn State.

UP NEXT

Following the Jan. 4 game at Michigan, Penn State returns to Pennsylvania to host Michigan State at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Palestra in Philadelphia.

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PENN STATE forward Payton Banks (0) steals a pass intended for Rutgers forward Candido Sa (21) during the second half of the Nittany Lions’ win Jan. 1 in Piscataway, N.J.

Women’s hockey to host OSU after tying Princeton Special to the Gazette PRINCETON, N.J. — Four Nittany Lions scored en route to Penn State’s 5-5 tie against the Princeton women’s hockey team Dec. 31 at the Hobey Baker Rink.

Freshman Brooke Madsen recorded her first career two-goal game, according to a release from Penn State.

The Nittany Lions (5-11-4, 4-3-1 CHA) return home to the Pegula Ice Arena to close out their non-conference slate against Ohio State on Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.

The Nittany Lions took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission against Princeton after Penn State built a 2-0 lead on goals from Madsen and Meike Meilleur.

Penn State netted its first goal of the game as Meilleur found the back of the net with 5:14 to go in the opening stanza. After classmate Victoria Samuelsson forced a turnover in front of the Princeton net, Meilleur picked up the loose puck and fired a shot top-shelf past Princeton netminder Alysia DaSilva. It was Meilleur’s fifth goal

of the season. With her assist, Samuelsson extended her point streak to a career-best four games.

The Nittany Lions then extended their lead to 2-0 on Madsen’s second career goal, with 2:41 left in the opening stanza.

On Madsen’s goal, senior Sarah Nielsen and classmate Abby Welch were each credited with an assist.

Princeton (9-6-2, 5-4-1 ECAC) made it a one-goal game with 1:03 left in the first period as Claire Thompson netted a powerplay goal.

Senior Amy Petersen put the Blue and White up 3-1 with under 15 minutes to play in the second frame on assists from Aly Hardy and Kelly Seward. Petersen’s goal was the 11th of the season and the 35th of her career.

During the second period, the Tigers went on to score twice within a three-minute span to tie the contest at three goals apiece, as Molly Contini and Morgan Sly recorded goals at 6:40 and 9:35, respectively.

Madsen posted her first multi-goal game as a Nittany Lion with 5:47 remain-

ing in the second period as she scored a power play goal to give the Nittany Lions a 4-3 lead. On Madsen’s goal, classmate Katie McMillan and Seward were credited with assists.

With 2:18 left in the second period, Sly netted her second goal of the game on a rebound to tie the game at 4-4.

The two teams began the third period skating 4-on-4 for the first 1:12. Shortly after both teams returned to full strength, Princeton was called for tripping, which sent the Nittany Lions back to the power play at 2:02.

Midway through Penn State’s fourth power play of the game, Laura Bowman picked up her 14th goal of the year to put the Nittany Lions up 5-4. Bowman’s shot hit DaSilva and went over her head and into the back of the net for the Nittany Lion tally. Bella Sutton assisted on the Bowman goal.

At 17:57, Princeton pulled DaSilva for the extra attacker and Thompson netted her second goal of the game at 18:22 to send the contest into overtime. Neither team was able to find the game-winner in

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OT, which ended the game in a 5-5 tie.

Nittany Lion netminder Hannah Ehresmann finished the afternoon with a 48save performance, which is two saves shy of her career best. DaSilva made 20 saves for Princeton.

NOTES

Princeton leads the all-time series against Penn State, 5-1-1 ... Princeton outshot Penn State, 53-25 ... Penn State went 2-for-5 on the power play, while Princeton went for 1-for-5 ... Madsen recorded her first career two-goal game ... Petersen netted her 91st career point ... Samuelsson extended her point streak to a career-best four games (1g, 3a) ... Seward tied a careerbest two-assist performance ... Bowman netted her 96th career point ... Penn State recorded two power-play goals in a game for the fourth time this season ... Penn State has 17 power-play goals this season ... The Nittany Lions set a program record 22 power-play goals in 2014-15 ... Penn State has scored at least five goals in two of its last three games ... Petersen tied a career-best 11 goals.

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High school teams find success during tourneys

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

While the rest of us were engaged in celebrating the holidays, the local county high school sports’ teams were busy as well. They were playing in any number of tournaments, meets, non-league and even league games.

Here are a few of the highlights of what’s been going on: The State College Girls’ basketball team got off to a slow start this season, but the Little Lions are doing just fine right now.

The team upped its record to 4-2 with a double-overtime, 65-61, victory over Northampton in the finals of the Kiwanis Holiday Classic on Dec. 29.

The Lions, thanks to 20 points from Taylor Love, took care of Burrell, 51-44, in the opening round game, but the Konkrete Kids proved to be more problematic.

Maya Bokunewicz (12 points), Kayla Hawbaker (13) and Love (13) led the scoring for SC, but it was sophomore Selena Mann who scored the winning bucket in the second overtime.

In the West Branch Girls’ Tournament in Allport, it’s hard to imagine a player being on a better streak than Philipsburg-Osceola guard Halle Herrington.

Herrington led the Lady Mounties to the championship with a 43-point outburst in P-O’s 54-24 victory over Harmony, and then added another 35 in the 49-43 championship-game win over Bald Eagle Area on Dec. 29.

That’s an average of 39 points per game in the tournament for the sophomore guard who was already scoring well over 20 per game coming in.

Teams are trying to adjust by double-teaming Herrington — and more — but nothing seems to work against her yet.

The win lifted the Mounties’ record to 4-4 as it headed back into league play early in the new year.

As for the BEA girls, the Eagles drew West Branch in the opener of the tournament and roared back from a 29-22 halftime deficit to take a 51-41 win and a place in the final.

Julia Cingle led BEA with 18 points, but it was the Eagle defense that clamped down on WB in the second half that paved the way to the win.

After a 56-18 win over Moshannon Valley in the opener of the Williamsburg Tournament on Dec. 28, the Penns Valley girls’ team ran into Williamsburg and its 6-foot-3 exchange-student center, Laura Barhacs from Hungary.

Barhacs scored 29 points in the final (15 from the line), but the Rams’ balance was enough to carry the night, 59-49.

Emma Butler paced PV with 15 points, and Maci Ilgen added 10 in the win.

Speaking of hot streaks, over on the boys’ side, State

College forward Tommy Sekunda turned it on as his Little Lions took the Kiwanis Tournament championship on Dec. 29.

Sekunda poured in 30 points in SC’s opening night 80-54 victory over Shaler. Then in the championship game against Delaware Valley Charter, Sekunda stayed hot and added another 25 in the Lions’ 63-60 win in the final.

Teammate Dan Friberg added 20 against Del-Val as the Lions took an eight-point halftime lead and then held on for the win. State College moved to 6-2 on the season as it headed back to Mid-Penn play early in the new year.

At the Penns Valley Ram Jam, it was the first meeting between rivals Penns Valley and Bellefonte this season and also the first meeting between head coaches Terry and Kris Glunt on Dec. 28 at PV. And first-year coach Kris, Terry’s nephew, took the opening hand. Logan Mathieu led the Raiders with 11 points as they rebounded from a poor first half to take a 41-34 win in the tournament’s first round.

Unfortunately for Bellefonte, the magic didn’t last, as Juniata held the Raiders to just nine first-half points on the way to a 46-40 win in the final. Cade Fortney scored 11 for Bellefonte in the loss as the Raiders could not make up for a poor start two nights in a row.

Penns Valley, meanwhile, came back in the consolation game to blanket North East, 44-30, for third place. The Rams defense held North East to just 19 points through three quarters, and PV coasted out to its fifth win of the season.

BEA’s tough start continued in the Carl Trunce Holiday Classic in Punxsutawney as the Eagles fell to the Chucks 60-44 in the opening round.

The consolation game was no easier for BEA, but the Eagles finally broke through for their first win, an overtime 47-46 win over Marion Center.

Jadon Jones tied the game in the last seconds for BEA, while Jordan Jones scored 14 points and Drew Bucha added 10 in the Eagles’ first win of the season.

The Philipsburg-Osceola boys finished fourth in the Williamsburg Tournament after losing to Williamsburg in the opening game, 80-66, and then falling to Northern Bedford, 51-47, in the consolation game. The Mounties fell to 1-7 for the season, but they had a chance to make up ground quickly with three games coming up in the first week of 2017.

WRESTLING

There was lots of action on the mats as well.

In the Manheim Tournament on Dec. 29, Bald Eagle Area finished with five place-winners and in 10th place overall.

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PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA guard Halle Herrington (2) dribbles around a pick in a recent game. Herrington scored 78 points in leading P-O to the championship of the West Branch Girls’ Tournament in Allport.

Seth Koleno won the title at 138 for the Eagles, and Gage McClenahan (third at 145), Aleck Nyman (third at 113), Garrett Giedroc (fourth at 106) and Garrett Rigg (fifth at 132) also placed.

In the Conestoga Valley Holiday Classic on Dec. 30, Bellefonte placed nine wrestlers on the way to a fifth-place finish in the tournament with 136.5 points.

Brock Port took the individual title at 145, and Sean Irwin, Chase Gardner, Cam Coppolo, Ryan Smith, Cole Stewart, Max Mondy, Lucas McLure and Brien McChesney also place in the tournament.

Philipsburg-Osceola, competing in the same tournament, tied for 20th place out of 26 teams. Chase Chapman finished fourth at 106, Micah Sidorick was fifth at 220, Levi Hughes sixth at 152 and Brad Dunkle was sixth at 285.

In other action, St. Joseph’s Academy finished 20th out of 31 teams in the Mount Mat Madness Tournament in Baltimore on Dec. 30.

Also, Penns Valley had four falls and five bonus-point wins in a 49-18 victory over Mountain League foe Central on Dec. 30 in Martinsburg.

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The Lady Lions (11-4, 1-2 Big Ten) held Iowa (10-6, 1-2) to a season-low-tying 58 points as the Hawkeyes shot just 38.2 percent from the floor, according to a release from Penn State. From 3-point range, Penn State shot 41.2 percent and held Iowa to just 10.5 percent.

Penn State saw four players reach double-digit scoring, with freshman Jaida Travascio-Green leading the way in her first collegiate start. The Lisle, Ill., native scored 16 points on the night for the Lady Lions, including five makes from beyond the arc for the second time in her first season donning the Blue and White.

Sophomore Amari Carter was a leader on the floor for Penn State, scoring 13 points and adding a career-high eight rebounds, while dishing out a team-best six assists. The six assists mark her eighth game of the year with at least five helpers.

Senior Kaliyah Mitchell surpassed the 800-point plateau in the fourth quarter against the Hawkeyes with a layup. Mitchell knocked down six points on the night to move her career total to 801.

Sophomore Teniya Page scored 10 or more points for her ninth-straight appearance with 11 points on the night for Penn State. The sophomore guard has posted 13 games in the 2016-17 campaign with 10 or more points and notched the 38th time in her career reaching double figures.

Senior Sierra Moore rounded out the four double-digit scorers for Penn State with 10 points, while senior Peyton Whitted grabbed a game-high nine boards and Jaylen Williams added seven rebounds for the Lady Lions.

Penn State kept a powerful Iowa offense to just 27 second half points and allowed

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE freshman Jaida Travascio-Green (31) led the Lady Lions with 16 points in her first collegiate start Jan. 3 against Iowa. She is seen here in an earlier game.

only nine points in the third quarter keeping the Hawkeyes to just one field goal and seven free throws. As a team, the Lady Lion defense forced Iowa into 18 turnovers and scored 22 points off of miscues.

TURNING POINT

With 8:16 left in the third quarter Travascio-Green sparked a 17-0 run for the Lady Lions with back-to-back 3-pointers to force an Iowa timeout. The timeout proved to be in vein as Penn State scored seven more points to take a 49-33 lead and ice Iowa for 8:35 seconds in the third quarter as the only field goal it would score was just 10 seconds into the start of the half.

UP NEXT

Penn State travels to West Lafayette, Ind., to take on Purdue on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. The contest will be featured on BTN Plus and live on the Penn State Radio Network.

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State High boys rally late to beat CV

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE—State College almost waited too long to turn it on against Cumberland Valley on Jan. 3 in the North Gym. Almost.

The Little Lions trailed nearly the entire game, at times by as much as 13 points early, and were still down by six with just 1:39 to play.

Better late than never, SC saved the night with an animated rally. Four consecutive takeaways, three easy baskets and forward Drew Friberg’s foul shooting drove State College to a 52-50 comeback win over the hustling and motivated Eagles.

Friberg led the Lions with 20 points in the game, and Tommy Sekunda added 15 as SC, now 7-2, won its sixth game in a row and fourth in the Mid-Penn Colonial.

It was anything but easy and took a frantic, all-or-nothing defense in the final 99 seconds to get it done.

“We have a lot of length,” State College coach Joe Walker said, “and they played the press perfectly. I don’t think our traps in the past couple of weeks have been really solid, people have been stepping through, but tonight we executed very well in terms of how we want to run it. We got turnovers and that was the turning point of the game. They didn’t give up and hustled for those last points.”

It was Cumberland Valley that did most of the hustling early in the game.

The Eagles shot out to a 7-2 lead, extended it to 16-5 toward the end of the first quarter, and kept up the pressure by taking a 25-19 lead into the break.

It could have been worse. Friberg and Keaton Ellis scored five points as the second quarter closed to keep the Lions within striking distance.

“Coach really woke us up at halftime,” Sekunda said. “We started off a little slow, and he gave a good speech. I think that’s what really propelled us to get the win at the end.

“Coach was telling us that we were get-

ting mismatches inside, and I really needed to listen there because I wasn’t shooting too well from the outside. I needed to get in the post and get some easy baskets to get myself going.”

Sekunda got going immediately after halftime and scored SC’s first two baskets of the third quarter. The Eagles quickly responded however, as they did time and again in this game, and finished out a back-and-forth third quarter with a 38-32 lead.

CV guard Walt Hibbs then hit a jumper to begin the final quarter that gave the Eagles their biggest lead of the second half — a lead that was still almost intact at 46-40 as the game clock moved under two minutes to play.

Then the steals, a basket and free throw

by Friberg, a jumper by Ryan McNulty, and a follow up by Sekunda gave SC its first lead of the night at 47-46.

Three more foul tries by Friberg made it 49-46, and after a basket by CV’s Matt Sunderland, Friberg sewed it up with two more from the line with just 12 seconds to play.

In all, State College went on a 12-4 run in the final two minutes with Friberg icing the game from the line with a 6-for-7 performance.

“I don’t think we played very well for probably the first 28 minutes,” Walker

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STATE COLLEGE HIGH’S Drew Friberg (12) led the Little Lions with 20 points in their 52-50 home win over Cumberland Valley on Jan. 3. said. “We didn’t really take advantage of our size inside until the very end. It took a long time to start to execute what we wanted to do.

“To not play very well and keep fighting to the end and win that game shows the mark of a good team. I was really proud of the guys.”

Sekunda, Friberg prove to be tough tandem

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — They couldn’t really be called “twin towers,” but at about 6-foot-5 each, State College forwards Tommy Sekunda and Drew Friberg are big enough to cause major headaches for opponents in the paint.

That they also can handle and shoot lights out adds another level of misery for defenses trying to control the Little Lions.

Pick your poison. Put a big man on them and they’ll go outside; a smaller guy will get posted up. There’s little question that matching up against both of them would take some very talented defensive players.

During the Little Lions’ current six-game winning streak, Sekunda and Friberg have been almost like a tag-team. Teams may be able to slow one of them down, but the other is always there to take up the slack.

In State College’s run to take the championship in the Kiwanis Holiday Tourna-

ment, for example, it was all Sekunda.

He poured in 30 points in SC’s 80-54 victory in the first round over Shaler (although Friberg was no slouch with 19).

The next night in the championship against Delaware Valley Charter, he added another 25 to lead the Lions to a 63-60 win and the tournament trophy.

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Defeat, from page 20 When the clock struck zero, it was not only a defeat, but the end to a chapter.

Penn State will win again, and probably win a lot in 2017, but never quite like this. It’s a loss and a goodbye.

“It’s a combination of both,” McSorley said through red eyes. “To have the season that we did and not to be able to send these seniors out the right way, I think that’s what really hurts the most.

“These guys who have done so much for this program and got this program through some of its darkest times, the sanctions and everything like that. They had an easy out to go someplace else, but what this place meant to them, and for them to stick with it no matter what and with people writing them off.

“For five years later in their time to be playing in the Rose Bowl, and not let these guys off with a win, it hurts.”

As the locker room finally emptied, it would be hard to say that those same seniors were sent out the wrong way.

Penn State finishes the season at 11-3 with a Big Ten title under its belt and a bright horizon not far ahead. If nothing else, the Nittany Lions went out swinging the way they have all year.

In the biggest game of the year, Penn State was the team Penn State has always been through 2016. Regrets might be found in defeat, but they never got away from who they were.

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Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, Clearfield; Jan 11, Tyrone Girls’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Clearfield; Jan 10, at Tyrone Wrestling — Jan. 5, at Bellefonte; Jan. 7, BEA Duals MARK J. TERRILL/Associated Press

USC QUARTERBACK Sam Darnold shakes hands with Penn State running back Saquon Barkley after the Trojans defeated the Nittany Lions 52-49 in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Like everything, especially in sports, it will be what happens next that truly matters.

“We were so close to being Rose Bowl champs,” Barkley said. “And we still have so much work to do, and we’re still a young team with a lot of guys coming back, so use that as motivation and try to be the best team we can be next year.”

Future, from page 20 this group noticeably improved almost from game to game. Now there is returning experience and depth across every position, and the plan is to improve even more next season.

Early in the season, Penn State’s defense was playing with a very raw line and almost no experienced linebackers because of a spate of injuries. That situation improved as the season progressed, and by the time the Lions hosted Ohio State on Oct. 22, the defense was playing very well.

As evidence of that, check out the second half of the big win over the Buckeyes — and every game since. Penn State may have scored tons of second half points, but at the same time, the Lions didn’t give up much either.

In addition, we can’t forget that all the primary kick returners and specialists return, including kicker Tyler Davis and punter Blake Gillikin.

RECRUITING

Franklin came to Penn State with a reputation of being a master recruiter, and he hasn’t disappointed.

Right now, the class of 2017 has 18 commitments, and

BELLEFONTE

Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, Tyrone; Jan. 11, Central Girls’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Tyrone; Jan. 10, at Central Gymnastics — Jan. 11, DuBois Swimming — Jan. 7, at Clearfield; Jan. 8, at Lewisburg Kinney Invitational Wrestling — Jan. 5, BEA; Jan. 7, at BEA Duals; Jan. 10, Penns Valley

PENNS VALLEY

Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, Huntingdon; Jan. 11, at Clearfield Girls’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Huntingdon; Jan. 10, Clearfield Girls’ swimming — Jan. 7, at Clearfield Arctic Classic; Jan. 10, at Central Mountain Wrestling — Jan. 7, at Panther Valley; Jan. 10, at Bellefonte

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA

Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, Central; Jan. 9, Brookville; Jan. 11, at Huntingdon Girls’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Central; Jan. 10, Huntingdon Wrestling — Jan. 5, at Brookville

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Grace Prep; Jan. 7, Harrisburg Academy; Jan. 11, at Williamsburg Girls’ basketball — Jan. 7, Harrisburg Academy; Jan. 11, at St. John Neumann; Jan. 11, Williamsburg Wrestling — Jan. 6-7, at Shadyside (Ohio) Invitational

STATE COLLEGE

COACHES COMING BACK, TOO

There is no question that the coaching additions to an already effective staff of offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead, offensive line coach Matt Limegrover and safeties coach Tim Banks were a major factor in the Lions’ turnaround this year.

After the successes and production of the offense, Moorhead was mentioned more than a few times as a possible target for schools needing a new head coach.

After all, Moorhead was a head coach himself at Fordham, and the sparks flying off the new Penn State offense were striking.

Fortunately, Moorhead recently announced that he would be returning to Penn State for the 2017 season.

Franklin acknowledged that there was interest in other coaches as well, but coming out of the bowl game, the staff is intact.

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Boys’ basketball — Jan. 6, at Carlisle; Jan. 10, at Central Dauphin Girls’ basketball — Jan. 6, Carlisle; Jan. 7, at New Oxford; Jan. 10, Central Dauphin Indoor track — Jan. 7, Dare Invitational at Penn State Swimming — Jan. 10, at Cumberland Valley Wrestling — Jan. 5, at Carlisle; Jan. 7, Central Dauphin Duals; Jan. 11, at Altoona

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PENN STATE wide receiver Chris Godwin catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

if they all sign (plus any additions), the class will again be ranked among the best in the conference.

Not that Franklin and his staff care much about the rankings. How many recruiting stars a player had doesn’t matter when he steps onto the field, and in that regard, Penn State’s recruits have shown up extremely well. There is no reason to believe that will change.

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Other conference away games include Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan State and Maryland. The home games are against Michigan, Indiana, Rutgers and Nebraska.

The Lions have a bye Saturday, Oct. 14, but then they have, in order, Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State before finishing with Rutgers, Nebraska and Maryland.

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STATE COLLEGE HIGH’S Tommy Sekunda rises above the Cumberland Valley defenders as he looks to make a pass in the Little Lions’ home win Jan. 3.

Tandem, from page 23

one of our goals at the beginning of the season, and as a team we were really proud to cross it off the list. Whatever I can do to help our team achieve its goals is what I should do.”

Sekunda scoring 55 points in his previous two games was not lost on Cumberland Valley when the Eagles came in to play the Lions on Jan. 3 for a Mid-Penn Colonial contest.

Cumberland Valley was able to sprint out to early leads because of its aggressive defense — and concentration on slowing Sekunda.

But the pressure of playing both Sekunda and Friberg, along with SC’s other quick shooters, began to tell in the second half.

Sekunda scored the first two baskets for the Lions in the third quarter, keeping them within range, and then he and Friberg led State College’s last minute comeback that overtook the Eagles.

“Cumberland Valley is always a great team,” Friberg said. “They jumped on us in the beginning and we had to respond.”

Moving forward, Sekunda said these Little Lions are highly motivated and looking forward to the rest of the Mid-Penn season.

“We’ve won six in a row,” he said, “and we kind of have a chip on our shoulder because we were ranked fourth in the Mid-Penn. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to prove some people wrong. We want to win the Mid-Penn.”

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Art museum to feature work of Billy Mills Special to the Gazette BELLEFONTE — The exhibition “Special Gifts and Special Needs, Art Work by William ‘Billy’ Mills” opens from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St. A reception and art activity for children is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

The exhibition features a large collection of paintings by self-taught Bellefonte artist Mills, who lived from 1918 to 2002.

He was a well-known local hero who lived with severe difficulties. He could not hear or speak. However, his works were compelling, demonstrating talent and skills in

creating works representing family and community and landmarks of the area, according to a release from the museum.

Mills’ art style varies from photorealistic to impressionistic works. The exhibition will feature works from several periods of his life and interests. He sold his works at local galleries, especially the Adam and Art Gallery in Bellefonte, which is now closed.

The exhibition at the Bellefonte Art Museum will be curated by guest curators and art collectors Drs. Gay and James Dunne.

The Dunnes were friends and supporters of Mills. They featured and sold his artworks in their gallery.

The exhibition continues through Sunday, Feb. 26.

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ART BY Billy Mills entitled “First Day at the Orphanage.” Mills’ work will be featured at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County starting Sunday, Jan. 8.

Youth theater program presents ‘Little Women’ Special to the Gazette PHILIPSBURG — “Little Women,” a musical based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, will take the stage at Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7.

Tickets are $6 and are available at the door.

The production is part of the YMCA of Centre County Moshannon Valley Branch Student Youth Theatre Intensive Program, under the direction of SYT director Drew M. Baker, with musical direction by SYT alumna Natalie Conte and accompaniment by Jane Pilch.

“Little Women” follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War-era America. Jo longs to publish a novel, Meg longs for a fiancé, Beth longs for a piano and Amy longs to be admired.

This timeless tale has been given new life as a musical. It celebrates personal discovery and coming of age in a time of challenge and transformation.

“After producing this show three times before, Miss Conte and I decided it was a great fit for the Intensive Program,” Baker said in a release from the YMCA. “It thrills me to be able to bring this lovely musical adaptation of this literary classic to MoValley audiences. It’s so full and rich with Louisa May Alcott’s tremendous writings that bring life to this new musical.

“Come hear the story of the March girls

and their family journey through travail and triumph. It is a perfect ending for the holiday season.”

The cast is made up of mostly collegeaged students from the Moshannon Valley area, and several high school students also were selected to be a part of the ensemble.

Playing the lead role of Josephine March is Emily Kazina. Bringing to life the March family are Conte as Marmee, Kim Tubbs as Meg, Sarah Bainey as Beth, Lara Sharpless as Amy and Reilly Brown as Aunt March.

In addition to the family, the next door neighbor Mr. Laurence is played by Zach Coudriet, while his grandson, Laurie Laurence, is played by Brandon Gunter.

The young tutor who has taken a liking to Meg, Mr. Brooks, is played by Zac Slate.

Several key supporting roles are portrayed by Laura Thompson, Joshua Balum and Talia Romano. The ensemble is made up of high school students Kassandra Albizu, Samantha Batty, Bethany Coudriet, Aneesa Karimushan, Mollie Maguire and Liz Scalzo.

Alcott was a prolific writer of more than 200 stories, sketches, poems and serials.

According to the New York Public Library, “Little Women” was first published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. It was later published in one combined novel in 1880, and has never been out of print. Alcott followed up the popular story with two sequels, “Little Men” and “Jo’s Boys.” “Little Women” has been adapted numerous times for TV, film and the stage and an operatic version was recorded in 2000.

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Jokes, music don’t save uninspired ‘Sing’

By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette

“Sing” is an animated movie for kids who are tired of “Moana.” At least, I hope its audience is kids who are tired of “Moana.” Otherwise, it’s getting business that “Moana” should be getting.

Parents, if your kids want to see “Sing” and they haven’t seen “Moana” at least twice already, try to steer them to that.

Matthew McConaughey is the voice of Buster Moon, a koala who owns a huge theater that has fallen on hard times.

He plans to save the theater by holding a singing competition. The contest is a huge hit, with a line of hopefuls stretching around the block — but only because they think the prize is $100,000, instead of the measly $1,000 that Moon can actually offer.

Moon winnows the field down to six acts, which at five minutes apiece is going to give him a 30-minute show instead of the epic he needs, unless he’s planning 90-plus minutes of ads. Seriously, there’s no reason Moon couldn’t narrow it down to something in the double digits and then contrivances of the film could see all but five drop out.

The five main singers are: n Johnny (Taron Egerton), a big tough gorilla with a sensitive side who wants to be a singer instead of a career criminal like his father.

Johnny shies away from the criminal lifestyle because singing is attractive and not because of moral objections. Or, at least the movie forgets to give him moral objections, which would be better for his character. n Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), a pig

housewife with 25 kids who needs some passion back in her life. She’s paired with the overly passionate Gunter (Nick Kroll), who loves to wiggle around in skintight outfits for PG laughs.

Rosita puts her family life on hold for the competition, leading to the creation of a wacky breakfast contraption. As routine as this movie is, I’m always up for a wacky breakfast contraption. n Ash (Scarlett Johansson), a teenage porcupine who’s out of her element performing as a solo act instead of in a duo with her loser boyfriend.

She has a “punk rock” gimmick, which I scoffed at until she started spraying quills out into the crowd. Shooting hazardous projectiles at fans is admittedly a pretty punk move. n Mike (Seth MacFarlane), a mouse who takes after Sinatra. He’s a little animal, but he’s got big dreams and an even bigger chip on his shoulder.

Of all the main characters, Mike’s probably been used the least in the film’s advertising, which is a shame because the fast-talking hustler is the most consistently funny outside of Moon’s dotty lizard assistant (Garth Jennings, the film’s director). n Meena (Tori Kelly), an elephant who is the most physically imposing and the most shy to perform (which is awfully similar to Johnny’s persona, come to think of it). She’s so shy, in fact, that she runs out of her audition without singing a single note of Sia’s “Chandelier,” which is my favorite song of this decade and made me spend the rest of the movie wondering if she was going to come back to it (she doesn’t).

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ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun.

Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org .

Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921.

Book workshop — AAUW’s Used Book Workshop is open 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg Technology Park. During workshop hours, book donations may be made directly to the “AAUW Deliveries” door; blue donation bins are available at the driveway entrance for days the workshop is not open. Visit www.aauwstate college.org/booksale/location.htm or call (814) 4666041.

Performance — The Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, Visitors Welcome. 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) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com.

Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240.

Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081.

Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.statecollege sunriserotary.org.

Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262.

Kids’ program — The Nittany Baptist Church will be holding 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. Visit www.nittany baptist.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.

Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, which offers understanding, friendship and hope to bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday 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.

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.

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MISTER ROGERS’ messages about living a neighborly life get a new look with a Center for the Performing Arts-presented production of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!” at 2 p.m. Jan. 15 in Eisenhower Auditorium. For more information, visit www.cpa.psu.edu or call (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. 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. Visit www.standrewsc.org.

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) 422-7667.

Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda.

Visit statecollegetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org.

Meeting —— The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.

Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369.

Pet adoption — Pet adoptions are held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at Tractor Supply Co., 965 Benner Pike, State College. Call (814) 867-3337.

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.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

Lunch — The Women’s Mid Day Connection will hold a luncheon, “Saks Fifth Avenue,” at 11:45 a.m. Reservations and cancellations must be made by Friday, Jan. 6.. Call Evalene at (814) 422-8776.

Meeting — The Centre County Office of Aging will hold an informational meeting, ‘”Where to Look for Help: Centre County Community Resources” from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites, 1357 E. College Ave., State College. Register at acap.centrecounty@acapcommunity. org or (877) 599-ACAP.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

Meeting — The Women’s Welcome Club of State College will meet at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, Waddle Road, State College. Visit www.womenswelcome club.org or call (814) 237-7341.

— Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis

SATURDAY, JAN. 7

Book sale — The Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5520.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8

Breakfast — A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 867 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Call (814) 321-4163.

Support group — An ostomy support group will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Judy Faux at (814) 234-6195.

Kids’ event — The Bellefonte Elks Lodge Local Hoop Shoot will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Bellefonte High School gymnasium. The contest is available to all boys and girls ages 8 to 13 in the Bald Eagle and Bellefonte school districts. Call Bucky Quici at (814) 355-2828.

MONDAY, JAN. 9

Support group — A breast cancer support group will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Visit www.mountnittany. org.

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Support group — A weight loss support group will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Visit www.mount nittany.org.

Sing, from page 27 It’s a bad idea to spend so much of the movie not letting Meena sing, because she’s arguably the most talented and there’s no point in keeping us in suspense about Grammy nominee Kelly’s voice.

The kids at my screening went crazy for her, giving her a well-deserved ovation for her version of the late Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

“Sing” is only 108 minutes long, but it felt like forever because the story is so predictable that I was waiting impatiently for it to hit the necessary plot points. Most of the jokes and songs are OK, but they’re not enough to save the movie from being uninspired overall. Kids who don’t recognize the formula will probably like it, but there are better options out there, like “Moana” in theaters and “Zootopia” at home.

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Reflecting on a career and what matters in life DANIEL NESTLERODE

Dan Nestlerode was previously the director of research and portfolio management at Nestlerode & Loy Investment Advisors in State College. He is a columnist for StateCollege.com.

I closed out my 50-year investment career in April 2015 and have been directing my attention toward family and charitable efforts in the Pine Creek Valley. As time goes by, I am getting a better perspective on my career and what now matters in life, at least for me.

Over the years, I have been successful increasing the wealth of many of my clients.

As we get wealthier, we have more possibilities open to us to do the things that money facilitates.

That said, what I’ve learned from observing the rich is that just having money is not enough.

What matters is those things you are committed to (other than just being rich) that having money makes possible or easier.

The really wealthy among us have the ability to create the money they desire in order to pursue the other commitments they have in life.

I have learned that the distinction

of rich and poor is not a matter of enlightenment.

In my opinion, the distinction is quite simply that some are competent and some are not when it comes to the domain of wealth and money.

That is to say, there is no amount of money you can give to simply make people competent in this realm. Taxing or confiscating the assets of wealthy people serves only to make all of society poorer.

My successful investment stories focus on what my clients created for their lives and the lives of their families. One in particular started an IRA with the help of the company with which I was working. Years passed and the biweekly deposits from payroll, along with profit sharing from the employer, allowed the employees to begin to amass some funds for retirement.

I was approached by one employee requesting to withdraw most of his IRA money long before it was time to retire. “Why?” I asked. He said that he had set aside enough funds to put a down payment on a house for his family.

Even after the penalty for early withdrawal, he was moving from being a renter to becoming a homeowner and creating a family estate that would be an asset for his heirs after he was gone.

He kept making biweekly deposits to his IRA after he closed on his new house. He ended decades of being a renter because he got enough capital together to become

a long-term investor in real estate. That is how investing can really make a difference for those just getting into the business of investment.

I was also a small part of the Bob Potter era at the Centre Foundation, when it was growing like a weed. I encouraged a number of my clients to make donations of appreciated securities to the foundation to get a nice tax deduction and simultaneously benefit the local community.

A larger and more vital community foundation benefits many other local charitable organizations that support our community.

That effort is ongoing and continues to make a positive difference in the State College area.

We arrive in this world with two things that are gifts from our creator. The first is time. The second is the gift of being able to create your future for yourself.

I believe I have made pretty good use of my time by carrying on the company created by my father that allowed me and others to make a contribution to our community.

Always, but particularly at this time of year, it is appropriate to acknowledge and be thankful for what we have received in life and for what we have been able to contribute to the health and welfare of others.

Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy and wealthy 2017.

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 DEC. 12-16, 2016 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Margaret L. Bonson, Margaret L. Rougeux and Matthew D. Bonson to Robert D. Shannon and Tammy M. Shannon, 359 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $164,900.

Orris H. Morrison Jr. to Dorothy A. Irvin, 218 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $139,900.

Paul L. McMurtrie to Dennis F. Devlin and Sharon K. Devlin, 421 Willowbank St., Bellefonte, $130,000.

Larissa Alexandra Gryschuk and Larissa Alexandra Vale to Larissa Alexandra Vale, 230 W. Linn St., Bellefonte, $1.

Geoffrey P. Rushton and Mya R. Rushton to Shawn P. Burish and Kari L. Burish, 316 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $155,300.

Laszlo P. Ivanits and Linda Jean Ivanits to Laszlo P. Ivanits and Linda Jean Ivanits, 111 W. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $1.

Justin D. Fetterolf, Rebecca L. Fetterolf and Rebecca L. McClincy to Justin D. Fetterolf, 621 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $1.

CENTRE HALL

Joseph Nolf to John R. McWhirter, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, $54,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Gerald E. Rogers and Loretta M. Rogers to Pleasant Pointe II LP, Trout Road, State College, $390,096.

John J. Windish IV and Sarah M. Windish to Alan W. Scaroni, Maryellen J. Scaroni and Amy E. Scaroni, 150 Mitch Ave., State College, $232,000.

Sheri A. Trine to Nittany Lion 36 LLC, 472 Scenery Road, State College, $1,550,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Jacob Varner and Brittany Varner, 230 Claremont Ave., State College, $295,000.

Stanley I. Lindsay Sr. and Bernice C. Lindsay to Andrew W. Garban, 230 Claremont Ave., State College, $350,0000.

John H. Mitchell Jr., Maria E. Mitchell and Haubert Mitchell Partners to Thomas Hunt and Carole Donald, 130 Matilda Ave., State College, $62,000.

Lucas M. Mulfinger and Centrice L. Mulfinger to Lucas Mulfinger, 1924 E. College Ave., State College, $1.

Stearns Boal LP to Paul J. Clifford and Jennerfer L. Clifford, 195 Mountain Laurel Drive, State College, $139,600.

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303 Benner Pike Holdings Limited to HFL Benner Pike Shopping Center LLC, 311 Benner Pike, State College, $8,850,000.

Plus Point Partners to Paula M. Bigatel and Mark C. Bigatel, 139 Lenor Drive, State College, $219,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Margaret N. Dean and George A. Dean to James C. Dean, Terry L. Dean, Mary A. Stem, Mary A. Dean and George A. Dean, 4105 Tadpole Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1.

David A. Jordan and Martha H. Jordan to Martha H. Jordan, 2327 Autumnwood Road, State College, $1.

Edward V. Welser and Patricia J. Welser to Dean W. Scott Income-Only Trust, Barbara Jo Kling, trustee, and Deann Christy, trustee, Harold Drive, Pennsylvania Furnace, $30,000.

PGRE LP to 446 Blue Course Associates LLC, 446 Blue Course Drive, State College, $13,250,000.

Timothy A. McGill and Cheryl D. McGill to Nicholas Scott Moore and Rebecca Ann Moore, 3074 Stonebridge Drive, State College, $345,000.

Ida Mae McQuade to Ida Mae McQuade and Amanda M. McQuade, 347 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, $1.

Nien-Han Tan and Yaoshan Ivy Li to Sheila G. West, 125 Meadowhawk Lane, State College, $321,000.

Brad M. Johnson and Amanda C. Johnson to Jeffrey R. Shallenberger and Patricia L. Shallenberger, 2277 Oak Leaf Drive, State College, $550,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Ashley N. Hill and Joseph L. Hill Jr. to Christine A. McLellan, 4102 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, $136,000.

Linda Marquardt and Linda C. Marquardt to Michelle A. Marquardt and Gregory A. Confer, Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Brandall Investments LP to Rex Nicolas and Rhonda J. Nicolas, 134 Reuben Way, Boalsburg, $408,844.32.

KBHH Partnership to Darla Bair, 204 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $203,853.

Michael W. Labarge and Anita C. Labarge to Sait Satici, Gizem H. Satic and Kenan Unlu, 194 Kestrel Lane, Boalsburg, $296,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Charles A O’Neill and Mary C. O’Neill to Mary H. Denlinger, 137 Sky Harbor Drive, Port Matilda, $379,000.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Lance Gates and Stacy Gates to Troy Gates and Diane Gates, 478 Bullit Run Road, Howard, $1.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Nellie E. Lucas and Nellie Lucas to Nellie E. Lucas, Brian O. Coakley and Valerie D. Coakley, 11205 N. Eagle Valley Road, Beach Creek, $1.

MILES TOWNSHIP

David D. Bierly and Darlene R. Bierly to Ivan K. Beiler and Miriam B. Beiler, 193 E. Main St., Rebersburg, $725,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Lincoln Associates Joint Venture to David A. Miller and Jessica M. Miller, 298 Timberton Circle, Bellefonte, $110,000.

Raymond P. Kormanik and Roxann M. Kormanik to Raymond P. Kormanik, 2929 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1.

Theodore John Hovick and Katherine Miller Hovick to Alexandra A. Divirgilio and William J. McCarthy, 138 Briar Court, Port Matilda, $94,000.

Gilberto Soto and Maria Soto to Maria E. Hughes, 115 Alma Mater Drive, No. 103, State College, $186,000.

Constance A. Jones to Jennifer A. McElhoe and Christopher R. Greene, 625 Crandall Drive, State College, $346,000.

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Asif Khatri and Shella A. Khatri to Mary Clare Maninang-Ocampo, 250 Bolton Ave., State College, $65,000.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

131 Front LLC to Mesh Properties LLC, 131 N. Front St., Philipsburg, $1.

Jane L. Granlun Estate, Bradley A. Granlun, personal representative, and Jane S. Granlun Estate to Benjamin Charle Knepp, 520 N. 11th St., Philipsburg, $62,000.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Valley Business Associates LP, Salvatore L. Nicosia Jr. and Pauline R. Nicosia to Arthur T. Hagelgans and Tracy L. Hagelgans, Pepper Ridge Drive, Potter Township, $49,900.

Saratoga Partners LP to Dakota W. Newman and Katelyn E. Nocket, 119 Cottontail Lane, Centre Hall, $148,900.

Michael E. Miller and Lisa M. Miller to Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., 143 Old Lewistown Pike, Spring Mills, $864,280.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Ronald E. Pollock and Dolores E. Pollock to Ronald G. Pollock Jr., 180 Casanova Spur, Munson, $107,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Frank W. Gomola and Terry A. Loring-Gomola to Eric L. Bisel and Janene M. Couteret, 1875 Clarence Road, Clarence, $30,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Russell M. McCoy and Penny J. McCoy to Yuriy V. Bubnov, Tatyana M. Bubnov and Dmitriy Y. Bubnov, 140 Tealbriar Lane, Bellefonte, $182,000.

U.S. Bank to Vladimir R. Maslov, 270 Upper Coleville Road, Bellefonte, $109,900.

Ronald G. Woodring, Geraldine Woodring, Kristen M. Messner and Angela E. Mitstifer to Alan J. Rieck and Ruth J. Rieck, 201 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $275,000.

Digna Denise Dager to Justin Betti and Stacie Betti, 121 Lingwood Court, Bellefonte, $1.

Kevin J. Smith, Stephanie Smith and Stephanie L. Smith to Kevin J. Smith and Stephanie L. Smith, 171 Greens Valley Road, Spring Township, $1.

Jessica L. Hanna to Matthew I. Heverly and Amy L. Heverly, 1231 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $159,000.

Michael P. Marshall Estate, Michael P. Marshall Sr. and Alice S. Marshall, executrix, to Alice S. Marshall, 139 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, $1.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Old Boalsburg Apartments, Fred Nicholas Marital Trust, Robert K. Kistler Irrevocable Trust, Bruce K. Heim Irrevocable Trust, Heidi Nicholas, co-trustee, Joyce Nicholas, co-trustee, Susan S. Heim, co-trustee, Benjamin L. Heim, co-trustee, John P. Kistler, co-trustee, Thomas Kistler, co-trustee, and Gunta E. Rutherford, partner, to Old Boalsburg Apartments, 927 Old Boalsburg Road, State College, $1.

Diane W. Oyler Estate and Gregory K. Oyler, executor, to Sarah M. Windish and John J. Windish IV, 286 S. Osmond St., State College, $287,000.

America O. Campbell by agent to Matteo G. Martemucci and Rebecca A. Martemucci, 622 S. Allen St., State College, $227,500.

Temporary Housing Foundation Inc. to Ashikuzzaman Idrisy and Amanda Lundberg, 1101 Center Lane, State College, $150,000.

Mastros 1 LLC to Jaesung Sim and Minhwa Youn, 915 Stratford Court, State College, $287,500.

State College Community Land Trust and State College Community Land Trust to Elias Hessler and Monica Hessler, 155 W. Lytle Road, State College, $122,500.

Aaron M. Rape to Xueyi Zhang, State College Borough, 954 N. Atherton St., State College, $172,000.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Steven B. Kann and Dawn M. Kann to Joseph B. Roush and Natalie Rose Roush, 219 Walker Crossing, Bellefonte, $221,500.

Zion Associates to Cathryn G. Watson and Matthew B. Watson, 710 Mountain Stone Road, Bellefonte, $219,570.

S&A Homes Inc. to Michael G. Hamel and Rachel P. Hamel, 163 Franklin St., Bellefonte, $309,500.

Robert O. Stauffer and Patricia K. Stauffer to Jason E. Town and Katelyn M. Dion, 1096 E. Springfield Drive, $291,000.

— Compiled by Jayla Andrulonis

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Sublet a beautiful, spacious, private apartment, ideally located in downtown State College! Perfect for students.

Parking/utilities/internet are included!

DESCRIPTION: This spacious one bedroom, one bathroom apartment is centrally located in State College. It is situated in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, a five-minute walk to campus, restaurants, and downtown, and within walking distance of Beaver Stadium. This apartment is over 650 square feet, and includes off-street parking.

APARTMENT FEATURES: Lease Term: January 8 July 30, 2016; with possibility of renewal Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Rent: $730, due before the 1st of each month Deposit: $850 Heat: included Electric: included Internet: included Water: included Square Footage: 650 Pets Allowed: No INTERIOR AMENITIES: Oven/Stovetop (new) Hardwood Floors Radiator Heat Ceiling Fans Large Closet Space Dual Entry (front and back doors) BUILDING AMENITIES: Washer/Dryer Parking: included Very Close to Public Transportation The rental period begins January 8 and ends July 30, 2016, with the possibility of a lease renewal. Move-in date is negotiable, with the option of moving belongings in before lease begins. If interested, the apartment may also be furnished. Please contact me with any questions.

I look forward to hearing from you!

703-973-3473

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Prime downtown Location 2 bedroom with Balcony

SOON TO BE UPGRADED WITH NEW FLOORING AND APPLIANCES! Spacious 2 bedroom apartments located in our 300 W. College Avenue building. This building is ideal for a graduate student or professional only. The building offers spacious apartments with large windows, great views and deluxe amenities. Best of all, it is located downtown across from west campus. Close to everything and in the heart of it all!

814-278-7700

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Houses For Rent

Furnished 3 Bedroom House Avail 12/10/16. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, living room,dining room. Inc. all utilities/internet/cable, linens, kitchen accessories,on site laundry. 15 min to campus/on bus route.

Walk-able to parks, restaurants,and shops.

Off st parking $900 wkly,$2700 mo 814-355-7946

1 Bdrm Furnished Apartment Furnished 1 bdrm spacious apartment in quiet residential neighborhood.

Available now.

Includes all utilities/internet/cable, linens, kitchen accessories,on site laundry. 15 min to campus/on bus route. $600 wkly, $1800 monthly. Futon sofa in LR 814-355-7946

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Houses For Rent

Charming 3-bedroom Cape Cod 5 miles from Campus Charming, well-maintained 3-bedroom Cape Cod, located on a quiet street across from the former Boalsburg Elementary School (now Saint Joseph’s High School). Available for rent IMMEDIATELY. Located just five miles from Penn State’s University Park campus, blocks from the Boalsburg Military Park and Museum, farmer’s market, restaurants and bike paths.

Two full bathrooms (one located on the 2nd floor, the other—a brand new full bathroom—in the unfinished basement). The kitchen has a brand new dishwasher and range and a nice breakfast bar. Adjoining dining room has arched pass-thrus. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, the backyard has a 40’ x 30’ vegetable garden and garden shed.

Washer/dryer included, plus a 2nd refrigerator and additional freezer, and a work bench/shop in the basement.

To see pictures of the house with furnishings, please check our website: http:// sataliaconstruction. com/. Go to Rentals (5th tab going from left to right near top of page). Click on RENTALS and scroll to 2nd property (Belle Avenue).

Rent is $1,450 per month, plus some utilities (cable, electric, phone). The landlord pays sewer, trash and water, and provides lawn care. Additional photographs available upon request. Sorry, no pets.

814 571-2335

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$ Help Wanted

Market Research Analyst.

Research market conditions.

Collect/analyze data. Bachelor in Mktg or B.A. CV to HR, Polymer Instr & Consulting Servs, Ltd. 2215 High Tech Rd, State College, PA 16803 Some ads featured on statecollege.com

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Work Wanted

K-5 GRADE one on one help, 1 hour sessions, in reading & spelling reasonable rate, & provide testimonials & references.

Call (814) 355-2864

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Clothing

MEN’S Neckties like new, $1 ea purchase over 10 ties 50 cents ea. silk, wool, cotton and polyes-ter. Call (814) 466-7235

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Household Goods

42” ROUND Maple table, w/2 leaves formica top, very good condition w/2 maple chairs. Asking $80. Call (814) 237-4097 FREE: Zenith Colored Television, screen measures 16”, good working cond., original model, not a flat screen, Call (814) 867-0602 DON’T miss out on the latest news and local happenings. Read The Centre County Gazette every week.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area.

Asking $250,000 firm.

Ph. 814.222.3331.

Sports Equipment For Sale

2015 COBRA Fly Virons, 5 iron through sand wedge (8 Clubs), ex. cond., asking $190. Call or text (814) 753-0990

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MAD River Canoe 17ft 1500 lbs capacity. Has oar locks and oars. $1200 Call (814) 6925592 after noon.

130 KAHR 9CW, 9mm, 3 clips, 2 holsters, dealer transfer. $390 or make offer. Call (814) 7772345 after 1pm.

Sports Equipment For Sale

Parts & Accessories For Sale

JOHN DEERE Snowblower, 38” width, front mount, fits LX series mowing tractor, good condition, asking $350, Call (814) 422-8720

Staff Assistant for AAC

Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) seeks energetic, full-time Staff Assistant for Centre Region Active Adult Center (AAC).

CRPR serves five municipalities and provides full-service community recreation programs and facilities. of e osof ff e h s o accounting, administrative, organizational, and a a-e s s e e o pe e sa a ea e ef s p pp a o s a ep e h 1/6/17.

CRPR s a OE Job description: www. crpr.org S app., es e and o e ., o Pam Salokangas, CRPR, crpr o e

Staff Assistant for Main Office

Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) seeks energetic, full-time Staff Assistant for the main office. CRPR serves five municipalities and provides full-service community recreation programs and facilities. of e osof ff e h s o accounting, administrative, organizational, and a a-e s s e e o pe e sa a ea e ef s p pp a o s a ep e h 1/6/17.

CRPR s a OE Job description on website: www. crpr.org S app., es e and o e ., o Pam Salokangas, CRPR, crpr o e

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