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October 26-November 1, 2017

Volume 9, Issue 1

Hanson continues bid to drill deeper in Lemont

RECORD BREAKING

By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com

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THE PENN STATE Nittany Lions set a home attendance record during the Oct. 21 primetime clash with Michigan. Penn State was victorious in the contest, winning 42-13 before 110,823 fans in White Out conditions. Penn State hits the road for a big game against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 28. See a preview on page 19.

Prothonotary to digitize records

By SEAN YODER syoder@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Within the 366 large bound tomes in Centre County’s prothonotary and clerk of courts office are records dating to 1800.

In those records is information about everything that’s happened in Centre County courtrooms, and filings, up to 1994, when records started to be digitally produced. They include information on mineral, oil and gas rights, property line disputes, divorces and charters. It’s a wealth of information used by historians, surveyors, lawyers and genealogists.

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The books also contain the judgments of civil cases and sentencings in criminal cases, from felonies to summaries, all the way back to the first days of the county.

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Centre County commissioners will consider a contract with RBA Professional Data Systems Inc. to provide document imaging services for all of those massive tomes. The first phase of the contract is for $61,425, with the total contract coming in at $242,433.

This will allow the dockets in the books to be viewed by the wider public on Webia, the county’s Prothonotary, Page 8

LEMONT — The back and forth continues between the operators of Oak Hall quarry in Lemont and the Department of Environmental Protection.

Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC wants to dig as much as 200 feet deeper, and for the past year has been trying to get the permits to do so.

On March 24, DEP said in a letter citing technical deficiencies it is concerned about sinkholes and the risks further digging in the limestone quarry could pose to Spring Creek.

Hanson addressed the technical deficiency letter Aug. 24, but DEP responded Sept. 26 it hadn’t fully addressed the issues and said the application was now in elevated review status.

When an application goes into elevated review, it means DEP staff will raise issues to superiors within the department. Hanson is now in the process of preparing another response with more information.

At the current depth of 960 feet above sea level, DEP said the flow volumes of Spring Creek haven’t been affected. It said drilling down to 910 feet msl also shouldn’t negatively affect the hydrogeological balance, but Hanson’s desire to go all the way to 760 feet above sea level could be a risk to the water and environment.

DEP said in its September letter that Hanson could mine to 910 feet, collect more monitoring data and determine the accuracy of the groundwater model as it was earlier submitted. Hanson could then apply to go even deeper and submit a major permit revision.

Hanson has until Friday, Oct. 27, to respond to the September letter.

In a public hearing in January, a Hanson official said the plan to dig deeper would lengthen the life of the mine but not expand operations.

Residents in the area said Spring Creek requires very careful stewardship, and many people raised concerns about the original application. About 125 people attended the hearing, and 16 residents spoke during public comment.

Jim Marden, of Lemont, has expressed ongoing concern about the risk to the water.

He said Oct. 23 that he was pleased the DEP district mining office recognized the sensitivity of deeper mining adjacent to Spring Creek.

“The additional monitoring will hopefully spot problems like disturbance to local ground water flow before it becomes problematic, such as opening a sinkhole that could threaten Spring Creek,” Marden wrote in an email.

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2017 Centre County General Election preview

Marshall, McGlaughlin vie for judge position

McClain, White seek magisterial district seat

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By G. KERRY WEBSTER

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BELLEFONTE — Centre County will welcome a new judge to the bench in January, and on Tuesday, Nov. 7, local voters will make that choice.

Two candidates, both cross-filed, are on the general election ballot for Centre County judge — Ron McGlaughlin and Brian Marshall.

STATE COLLEGE — Centre County voters will be selecting a new district magistrate to handle duties at Magisterial District Court 49-02-01.

The office has been vacant since Leslie Dutchcot resigned in November 2015. It is located at 1524 W. College Ave. and serves College Township voting districts north

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FAMILY HISTORY: There’s lots to learn about family history at the library.

October is Family History Month and the Centre County Library and Historical Museum is inviting residents to come and learn their genealogy.

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CRUNCH TIME: The Penn State Nittany Lions put their undefeated 7-0 record to the test this weekend when they travel to Columbus, Ohio, for a date with Ohio State. The Buckeyes, like the Lions, are ranked in the Top 10 in the country.

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UNIVERSITY GIFTS: The Penn State Class of 2018 recently presented three gifts to the university. The 2018 Class Gift Committee revealed the gifts during a campaign event held Oct. 18 at the HUB-Robeson Center. See what those gifts are inside.

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NEW CHEF: Elk Creek Café and Aleworks recently hired chef William Black to its ranks. Black has appeared in numerous books, articles and on television, citing his love for locally sourced food. Read more about him inside.

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Police said a vehicle driven by Melissa M. Nale, of Milroy, rear-ended another vehicle driven by Sithorn Prak, of Harrisburg, after Prak slowed for traffic along General Potter Highway at the intersection with Route 144 at 5:11 p.m. Sept. 18. qqq Redhwan Chowdhury, 22, will face charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after troopers stopped him along Route 144 at Route 45 in Potter Township at 5:32 p.m. Sept. 21. qqq Police said they stopped multiple suspects from smuggling narcotics into SCI Benner in Benner Township on Sept. 23 at 11:45 a.m. Troopers did not provide more detail, but said the investigation is ongoing. qqq Police said two boys, ages 11 and 13, will face burglary charges after they took a firearm from a 46-year-old woman on West Main Street in Millheim at noon Oct. 8. qqq An inmate at SCI Rockview in Benner Township was charged with aggravated harassment at 8:37 a.m. Oct. 13 after troopers said he spit on a corrections officer. qqq The driver of a tractor-trailer was seriously injured in a crash along Interstate 99 on Oct. 15, police said. Troopers reported James L. Schomer, of Herminie, was traveling north near mile marker 82 in Spring Township when he lost control of the truck while traveling through a left curve.

Though Schomer corrected the truck, the trailer continued off the road, causing the rig to turn onto its right side and slide about 100 feet before coming to a stop.

Police said Schomer was trapped in the truck and had to be extracted by Pleasant Gap firefighters and medics. He was flown to UPMC Altoona for his injuries. qqq Police said they took a 38-year-old Clearfield man into custody after they found him to be intoxicated during a traf-

fic stop along Route 144 on the Eagle Valley Road overpass in Boggs township at 11:53 p.m. Oct. 16. qqq An 82-year-old woman told police someone damaged her vehicle while it was parked in the 200 block of North Hoffer Avenue, Centre Hall Borough, sometime from 9 p.m. Oct. 16 to 10 a.m. Oct. 17. qqq Troopers said they will charge an SCI Benner inmate with weapon possession after a sharpened piece of metal was located during a search at 8:04 a.m. Oct. 19. qqq A 24-year-old man was taken into custody on driving under the influence charges at 4:49 a.m. Oct. 20 after troopers said they found him to be intoxicated during a traffic stop along Amberleigh Lane in Spring Township. Charges are pending blood results. qqq Police said they found a 39-year-old Port Matilda man to be intoxicated when they pulled him over in the 1000 block of South Eagle Valley Road, Boggs Township, at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 20. qqq A Milesburg woman told police someone damaged a front and rear tire on her vehicle that was parked in the 200 block of Turnpike Street, Milesburg Borough, sometime from 9 p.m. Oct. 20 through 7 a.m. Oct. 21. qqq No one was hurt in a one-vehicle crash at 7:07 a.m. Oct. 21 along Interstate 99 at mile marker 68 in Patton Township, police said. Troopers reported Timothy J. McCauley, of Pittsburgh, struck a deer that had run into the right lane of travel.

His car then exited the road and came to a stop in the median. qqq Police said they found a 49-year-old man to be under the influence of alcohol when he was pulled over along Route 144 in Snow Shoe Township at 1:53 a.m. Oct. 21. Charges are pending the results of a blood test. qqq John R. Dautrich, 18, of Wayne, was arrested for public drunkenness, resisting arrest, underage drinking and disorderly conduct following an incident at Beaver Stadium in College Township at 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 21, police said.

— Compiled by Sean Yoder Hanson, from page 1 “Given the local abundance of limestone in less vulnerable locations, I’d rather see no depth extension, but if deeper mining is to be permitted, this smaller step with increased scrutiny is the next best approach.”

Jeff Sieg, director of corporate communications for Lehigh-Hanson, said they couldn’t comment any further since DEP hasn’t made a final decision on the permit application. He said they were in the process of preparing the response and will do so within the timeframe.

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UAJA to expand Centre County judge charged with DUI beneficial water reuse

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler is facing charges of driving under the influence stemming from an incident Sept. 30.

Charges were filed Oct. 19 by State College Police with Magisterial District Judge Charity Nileski. Kistler, 60, of Centre Hall, reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .231 following an accident on East Park Avenue.

According to a complaint, police responded at about 9 p.m. Sept. 30 to the intersection of Park Avenue and Orchard Road. A security officer directing traffic for the Penn State-Indiana football game at Beaver Stadium reported that he was directing traffic on Park Avenue near Ag Arena when he stopped a silver Ford truck traveling eastbound.

He said that when he turned to allow traffic out of the parking lot onto Park Avenue, the truck continued through and its bumper and front tire struck his ankle and leg.

The contact was minor and caused no injury. The security officer noted the truck’s license plate and the driver’s description and the vehicle was confirmed to belong to Kistler.

At the next intersection, according to the complaint, two Penn State auxiliary officers observed a silver truck turn right and drive around traffic barricades that were in place to prevent traffic from going south on Orchard Road.

The auxiliary officers ran over and stopped the driver and Penn State and State College police, who recognized Kistler, arrived on the scene.

He reportedly showed signs of intoxication including a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes and slurred speech.

Police said Kistler denied any knowledge of striking the security officer.

Kistler performed unsatisfactorily on a field sobriety test and a preliminary breath test was positive for the presence of alcohol, according to the THOMAS KISTLER complaint.

After being placed under arrest for DUI, he was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center where he agreed to a blood test, then was released to family.

The blood test reports showed that Kistler’s blood alcohol level was .231, police said.

First elected judge in 1997, Kistler announced in January his intention to retire at the end of the year. He had been president judge of the Centre County Court of Common Please since 2007, but stepped down from that role in early September and Judge Pamela Ruest was sworn in as president judge Sept. 7.

Ruest provided a statement about Kistler.

“Since Judge Kistler is a member of our court, I am requesting an out-of-county judge be appointed to hear his case,” Ruest said.

“I have removed Judge Kistler from hearing any DUI or State College Police Department matters until his case is resolved.”

Kistler was charged with DUI and DUI with highest rate of blood alcohol content (above .16). He also received summary charges of failure to obey traffic control devices and failure to obey a person authorized to direct traffic.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 22.

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Mountain View will be the first customer served by the extension, with an estimated peak irrigation flow of 350,000 gallons per day. Tussey Mountain and Boalsburg Technology Park also are included in the study and cost projection, but the pipe to serve those areas will not be built in this phase.

“That will be a future phase that will go through separate permitting, but we wanted to include it in the Act 537 plan so we don’t have to come back and do this all again,” Miller said.

Tussey could use up to 1.4 million gallons per day for snow making and irrigation, Miller said. The beneficial water reuse at all of the locations will help UAJA comply with nitrogen mass limits, “which is the limiting factor on sewage capacity at this time,” he added.

Permitting, easement acquisition and project design are expected to be completed by April with installation beginning in May and completion anticipated in May 2019. Miller said the timeline is a little longer because of some directional drilling that will be required.

UAJA’s intention is to use its own crews for about 75 percent of the work.

“It is possible that through design we may look at bidding it out,” he said. “We’re seeing if we can get a price and whether we’re competitive with it.”

He added that about 25 percent of the project will involve directional drilling and that portion will be bid out because UAJA doesn’t have the equipment necessary.

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STATE COLLEGE — University Area Joint Authority will extend its beneficial water reuse to Harris Township following approval Oct. 23 by the Centre Region Council of Governments.

The extension of the water reuse lines will serve Mountain View Country Club for spray irrigation, and potentially in the future Tussey Mountain Ski Area and Boalsburg Technology Park.

The COG municipalities voted unanimously to amend Act 537, the Centre Region’s sewage management plan, to allow for the extension, which will go from the booster station near Centre Hills Country Club in College Township and follow a UAJA sewer easement along Route 322 around the interchange and past Oak Hall Park.

Cory Miller, UAJA executive director, said the project will take place off of the roadway and will not impact traffic along Route 322.

A special study was authorized in February 2016 to look at extending the beneficial reuse program, which consists of treatment and purification of treated water from the UAJA plant for distribution to commercial and environmental sites.

Beneficial reuse water is currently distributed to nine sites.

The projected cost of the extension is $2.7 million, up from a previous estimate of $2.1 million. Miller said that increase is due to rock along the route the line will follow and other incidentals.

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COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — Advanced Urgent Care centers across the state, including the location in College Township at 2615 E. College Ave., were raided by federal authorities in recent days.

At least four others across the state were raided by the FBI, DEA and U.S. marshals, according to news outlets. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Advanced Urgent Care centers in Scranton and the Philadelphia area also were raided earlier in the week.

The Philadelphia Business Journal reported in July 2015 the DEA had been involved in a probe into the Scranton-based business started by Mehdi Nikparvar.

Then, federal agents raided the Willow Grove location in Philadelphia.

Nikparvar is now listed on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website as an inmate at the Philadelphia federal detention center.

Some news outlets reported the probe involved the prescription of opioids, but so far federal authorities have not released any statements about the investigation.

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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area High School project is on track for its January opening, and crews will be on a tight schedule to get everything completed heading into the home stretch.

Tim Jones, project manager for Massaro Construction Management Services, and Ed Poprik, district director of physical plant, provided a regular update on the new construction and renovations at the south campus to the State College Area Board on Oct. 23.

Overall, the project remains on schedule for students to move into classrooms when they return from winter break. For renovations to the existing building, the new kitchen and cafeteria is currently 20 days behind schedule. The completion of roofing this week, though, should help with that.

“This is where a lot of attention and some catch-up work needs to take place,” Jones said.

Poprik noted that the project is about eight weeks from the completion date and there are eight weeks’ worth of work to complete.

“If everything goes right, we’ll finish right on time,” he said. “So, that leaves no time for anything to go wrong. We don’t plan on anything going wrong ... we believe we’ll get there on time.”

Jones said the weather in October has been favorable and that has helped site work considerably. Top soil has been applied to the courtyard between pods C and D and sidewalks are being installed. The interior courtyard near the cafeteria, to be used for performances and outdoor classes, is taking shape as well.

Inside, flooring installation has begun in the classrooms. Glass has been installed in the large group instruction area overlooking the main entrance and the space is now weather-sealed.

In other renovations to the existing building, framing has been completed for the new culinary arts area and in-

stallation of a large stainless steel kitchen hood has begun.

“It’s pretty similar to how most construction projects finish up — a lot of close coordination needed at the end,” Jones said. “But we’re pretty positive.”

Also on Oct. 23, the board approved a number of purchases already budgeted within the project’s soft costs for furniture, fixtures and equipment. These included security cameras, phones, projectors, LCD televisions, power supply units and, for the Career and Technical Center, welding arms and a metal lathe.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECTS

The bid timeline for the renovations and new construction of three elementary schools is being altered.

Contractor bids were originally due Tuesday, Oct. 31, but after requests from several contractors that has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 2.

But, while the due date was pushed back a few days, the date to award bids has been moved up.

The district will receive reimbursements from PlanCon, the state Department of Education’s program for school construction, for the planned renovations and new construction at Corl Street and Radio Park and the new school to be built at the Houserville site, to be named Spring Creek Elementary.

District administrators, however, learned that the department’s architect, James Vogel, now plans to retire Friday, Nov. 10, and the department was unable to provide specifics on plans for an interim replacement. The architect is required to review plans at the start of the reimbursement process.

In hopes of avoiding a delay in the process, the bid award date has been accelerated from Monday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Nov. 8, and the board will have a work session Monday, Nov. 6, to review the bids. They will be provided to the board as soon as possible after they are received Thursday, Nov. 2.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Police deployed a Taser on a man who reportedly tried to escape from a moving police car after he was arrested outside of Beaver Stadium.

According to a criminal complaint, at about 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 21, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper observed John R. Dautrich, 18, of Wayne, staggering and falling down. When the trooper approached to help him, Dautrich, who police said had been drinking heavily, reportedly tried to run away but fell down.

When Dautrich was informed he would be taken to police services, he allegedly tried to flee and was taken to the ground and handcuffed. On the walk to police services, he allegedly again tried to run and continued to struggle after he was taken to the ground. He reportedly had to be restrained by several officers.

Dautrich was later put in the front passenger seat of a police vehicle to be transported to the Rockview barracks.

According to the complaint, his hands were cuffed behind his back and his seatbelt was secured.

Dautrich reportedly managed to remove his seatbelt and open the passenger door while the vehicle was in motion. The trooper twice attempted to restrain him, but Dautrich was able to get out of the car, according to the complaint.

The trooper used his Taser to prevent escape and climbed over the center console to grab hold of Dautrich.

Police said Dautrich began to kick and resist the trooper, who then deployed the Taser a second time. At that point the trooper regained control of Dautrich and additional units arrived on the scene soon after, according to the complaint.

Dautrich was charged with felony counts of aggravated assault and escape, two misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, three misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and summary counts of public drunkenness and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

He was arraigned Oct. 22 before District Judge Steven Lachman and unsecured bail was set at a total of $20,000.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 25.

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RON McGLAUGHLIN

McGlaughlin lives in Harris Township with his wife, Ann. They have two children: Alec, who is a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Navy and Naval Academy graduate, and Caitlin, who is in her third year at the Naval Academy.

Originally from Huntingdon County, McGlaughlin began practicing law in Centre County in 1987 after receiving his undergraduate degree from Susquehanna University and his juris doctor from Northern Ohio Law School, clerking for a common pleas court judge in Mifflin County and practicing in Philadelphia for 1 1/2 years.

He is a former president of the Centre County Bar Association, having served in the position in 2012 and 2013.

He currently practices at Stover-McGlaughlin and said he has handled many family law and criminal cases, the two most common types to come before a common pleas judge.

Centre County Gazette: Do you think the court system is working, or do you believe the civil and criminal justice system is breaking down?

McGlaughlin: As I said in a recent interview on C-NET, a judge and/or lawyer’s opinion on how the court system is working is not as important as the public’s perception of that system.

The civil justice system exists to provide an avenue for citizens to resolve their disputes. The criminal justice system exists to uphold the law, protect citizens and punish and potentially rehabilitate offenders.

From this standpoint, the system is not broken. The court system is comprised of a number of individuals, including but not limited to the judiciary. Those individuals work as a team to ensure that people have access to the court, are treated with respect and receive impartial decisions.

All who work within the court system must carry out their duties with integrity and diligence. Checks and balances exist to address problems if they arise.

I can’t change events that have occurred in the past within the court system. Instead, if elected the next judge of the Court of Common Pleas, I will put my focus and all my effort into working with the other three judges to ensure that Centre County court runs well — with fairness, efficiency and integrity — and is deserving of the community’s faith.

CCG: How could the costs of judicial administration be reduced? Can you give a specific example of how you have reduced costs in your law practice/court?

McGlaughlin: Like any organization, the courts should undergo periodic review of their operations to determine ways to streamline and improve functions and services.

When inefficiencies are noted or improvements can be made which save money, while maintaining or improving the delivery of service to the taxpayers of the county, the courts should act to modify their practices.

Across the state, special-purpose courts such as DUI, drug, veterans and mental health courts are becoming more common as a means to improve lives by diverting non-violent offenders from incarceration to treatment, to reduce recidivism and to save money. By 2018, Centre County will have operating DUI and drug courts. In my opinion, due to the increasing incidence of offenders with related issues, the creation of mental health and veterans courts within the county should be strongly considered.

The new courts would achieve similar rehabilitative goals as the aforementioned courts, improve outcomes for those accepted into the program and reduce costs by reducing the number of days of incarceration. The courts would also protect the quality of life for residents through reduced incidence of crime and increased focus on community service.

In the absence of the creation of additional courts, intermediate punishment programs for non-violent offenders can also be utilized to achieve some of the same goals.

In my law practice, we have embraced the use of technology to conduct legal research, making information more readily accessible to our attorneys, while reducing the cost of printed materials and becoming more environmentally responsible.

CCG: Why should a voter support you, rather than your opponent?

McGlaughlin: It’s important that a judge work every day to earn the trust and respect of the citizens of the

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When it comes to preparing to serve as a judge, there is no substitute for time and experience in the courtroom.

I have been in the trenches for 30 years and have the experience needed to make tough decisions on a daily basis and to ensure that the legal system runs well and is deserving of the public’s faith.

I have extensive jury trial experience, and the knowledge and confidence to properly apply the law and conduct the courtroom. Although on opposite sides of an adversarial system, the Fraternal Order of Police has unanimously endorsed me, expressing respect for my professionalism, understanding of the law and work ethic.

This election is about qualifications. It is not about political party.

The differences between me and my opponent are very clear.

On Nov. 7, citizens can vote for a candidate who has over three decades of proven courtroom experience or one who does not. Citizens can vote for a candidate who has extensive courtroom experience in jury trials or one who has none. Citizens can vote for a candidate who was unanimously endorsed by the FOP or one who was not.

Experience matters. Maturity and integrity matter. I am ready to serve from Day 1.

BRIAN MARSHALL

Marshall and his wife, Amy, live in Patton Township with their two children, Alex, 14, and Lauren, 10.

Originally from Clearfield, he attended Penn State for his bachelor’s degree in accounting. He went on to be a cum laude graduate of Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. Marshall returned to Clearfield to begin his legal career. He continues to volunteer in that community, including recent efforts to revitalize the community pool.

For the last 13 years, Marshall has been practicing at Miller, Kistler & Campbell. He said his career has brought him experience in both civil and criminal cases, with a focus on family law in recent years.

Marshall said his continuing training sets him apart from other attorneys. He received a certified public accountant license, became a trained mediator and has been designated as a certified divorce financial analyst.

He currently is the president of the Centre County Bar Association.

Centre County Gazette: Do you think the court system is working, or do you believe the civil or criminal justice system is breaking down?

Marshall: The Centre County Court system is functioning, but numerous events over the past several years have diminished the public image of the court. In the administration of justice, the public appearance of a well-functioning court is just as important as the actual function, so that the court’s decisions are accepted and respected. While I have long intended to run for judge during my career, my choice to run now was motivated largely by my desire to be an agent of positive change to help the court better serve the citizens of Centre County.

At the outset of the campaign, I selected the slogan “Justice That Works for You,” and have maintained that message throughout the campaign. Justice works only when it is administered by a fair and impartial judge who has the right temperament and treats all who enter the courtroom with dignity and respect. A judge must also accept that the citizens of Centre County will hold him or her to a higher standard of conduct, and act accordingly so that he or she does not undermine the public’s respect for the court.

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I recognize the problems in our court. Centre County needs my fresh perspective and I will be an agent of positive change. I bring not only the integrity and reputation to help return the court to the high esteem of the public, but also the work ethic and resolve to work with the other judges to achieve this important result.

CCG: How could the costs of judicial administration be reduced? Can you give a specific example of how you have reduced costs in your law practice/court?

Marshall: I am a trained mediator like Judge Oliver, who is currently on the bench. While a judge can never mediate those cases where he or she presides, having two trained mediators would allow for the mediation of civil cases that otherwise would take up not only significant judicial time, but also the time of court reporters, as well as sheriff’s deputies, who provide courtroom security as the cases make their way through the system.

We can also examine the feasibility of more specialty courts, such as a veterans court, a mental health court and a family treatment court, all of which recognize and address critical needs of underserved populations while reducing the rate of incarceration and the high costs incarceration brings. These courts also reduce the cost of other services provided to families by taxpayer dollars when a wage earner is removed from the home and incarcerated.

Furthermore, with my background in accounting and finance, I am well positioned to work with the other judges and the county commissioners to engage in a top-tobottom analysis of how the court system is spending its resources, including those offices that support the court.

I have served as the managing partner at my law firm, Miller, Kistler & Campbell. During my tenure, we undertook a comprehensive review of how we were spending our resources. We analyzed our staffing, and through attrition, reallocated staff so that many legal assistants now serve multiple attorneys. We also eliminated duplication of print and electronic research resources, resulting in significant cost savings.

CCG: Why should voters support you rather than your opponent?

Marshall: Not only do I have the necessary trial and courtroom experience to be an effective judge, I bring an unsurpassed set of qualifications.

As a certified divorce financial analyst and former certified public accountant, I bring an unmatched understanding of financial issues to the bench, which will be beneficial in many cases. I am also a trained mediator, and am trained in and practice collaborative law, which is a more peaceable approach to helping people resolve their legal disputes while avoiding the high cost and damaging effects of traditional litigation. This training demonstrates my understanding of the importance of listening to all parties and making decisions based on the evidence and the law.

I bring a fresh perspective to the court. As a partner in Miller, Kistler & Campbell, I have earned an excellent reputation as a lawyer, including a 10.0 rating and numerous five-star reviews from my clients on avvo.com, a leading lawyer-rating website. In addition, I was elected by my peers to serve as 2017 president of the Centre County Bar Association.

I am the son of an electrician employed by a power plant and an elementary school teacher. They taught me how to work and serve. I have spent my career working to help my clients achieve favorable outcomes. I am ready to take my blue-collar work ethic to the bench for the citizens of Centre County, administering justice and working tirelessly to restore our court to the high esteem of the public — where it must be to effectively serve the citizens of Centre County.

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Death Notices BELLEFONTE — Gelsa Ann “Dolly” Pelick died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at home. She was 83. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Linda Peters died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was 70. Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com JULIAN — James E. Brant died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 76.

Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Miriam J. Chilcoat died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. at her residence. She was 91.

Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com AARONSBURG — Mary E. “Marie” Orndorf died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at home. She was 91. Arrangements were under the direction of Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, Millheim. www.stevenrnefffuneralhome.com CENTRE HALL — Alexander J. “Alex” Karr died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at home. He was 25. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Centre Hall. www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com CENTRE HALL — James A. Lowe died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 81. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Centre Hall. www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com PLEASANT GAP — Margery Johns Kelz died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at home. She was 87. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Thomas Arthur Ryan Jr. died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Foxdale Village. He was 77.

Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Darrell R. Musser died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at home. He was 66. Arrangements were under the direction of Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College. www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com CENTRE HALL — Kenneth L. Frazier died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at home. He was 92. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Centre Hall. www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — Norma Jonas Brewer died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at home. She was 93. Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com STATE COLLEGE — O. Elwood Hatley died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at Foxdale Village Anthony House.

Arrangements were under the direction of Koch Funeral Home, State College. www.kochfuneralhome.com SNOW SHOE — Michele Rogus died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at her home. She was 53. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Snow Shoe. www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com MILESBURG — Jay S. Snapp Sr. died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. He was 97. Arrangements were under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com BELLEFONTE — Pamela J. Bird died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was 63. Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com The Centre County Gazette provides readers weekly death notices submitted by area funeral homes. There is no charge to the funeral home or family. If you would like to see your loved one's full obituary published in The Gazette, please notify your funeral director.

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MARION TOWNSHIP — A crash on Interstate 80 in Marion Township on Oct. 20 resulted in serious injuries for the driver of a tractor-trailer that caught fire, as well as two men in a box truck, according to state police.

Troopers from the Rockview barracks said two box trucks were slowed behind a tractor-trailer waiting in the westbound right lane for traffic on the 161 exit at 3:31 p.m., when another tractor-trailer driven by Robert A. Kozakovsky, of New Bethlehem, struck the trailing box truck.

That truck, which was driven by Muris Krso, of Erie, was pushed to the left lane as Kozakovsky’s trailer slid Magisterial, from page 1 and west and the townships of Ferguson, Halfmoon and Patton.

The candidates who made it through the May primary elections include former State College police officer Dave White and current county public defender Casey McClain, both of whom have cross-filed.

CASEY MCCLAIN

McClain graduated from Penn State in 1999 and Pittsburgh Law in 2002. For 14 years, he has been a trial lawyer in the public defender’s office. He helped create the Indigent Criminal Justice Practicum at PSU Law and has been an adjunct professor at the law school with this practicum the past four years. He also serves as a guest judge with the law school.

He is a Leadership Centre County graduate and serves on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board. His wife, Lucy, is a program director at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. They live with their son in Park Forest.

Centre County Gazette: Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the position of district magistrate?

McClain: In a court of law, the district judge first and foremost makes legal decisions.

The judicial code of conduct requires judges to interpret and apply the law and Constitution in a fair and impartial manner. All the while, they are earning the trust of the public and ensuring confidence in the judicial process.

I offer to the citizens of our local district 16 years of legal service, 14 of which were as a trial lawyer in the Centre County Public Defender office. I have given legal advice to thousands of clients during my career, and I have been in court on a daily basis during the course of my career, ranging from district court up to the Superior Court.

Twenty jury trials and countless bench trials have honed my legal skills, my attention to detail, my seasoned knowledge of rules of evidence and procedure and an understanding of the subtle art of negotiation.

As an adjunct professor at the law school, I train and mentor law students on how to be lawyers by demonstrating the techniques of trial advocacy.

Additionally, I have been recognized by my colleagues for representing and upholding the highest ideals of civility and professionalism within the local legal community.

In short, I offer both a distinguished legal career and a reputation built on honesty, level-headedness and earned respect within the legal field. These are the best qualities our community deserves.

CCG: How do you plan to employ the unique skill sets required in a position with both criminal and civil interests?

McClain: As a judge, presiding over both criminal and civil cases requires a strong background in rules of evidence and procedure, the ability to interpret and research law, understanding burdens of proof and carefully balancing between accountability and leniency.

Civil law usually encompasses a breach of contract, be it a failure to complete a job or a landlord/tenant dispute.

During my life, I have been both a tenant and a landlord and I have written many contracts and leases. My career as a trial lawyer has prepared me to be a strong negotiator, while also having the skill set to determine a fair outcome in a civil dispute.

Criminal law has the added responsibilities of setting bail, issuing emergency orders of protection from abuse, issuing search warrants, presiding over countywide probable cause hearings and, most importantly, rendering judgment in criminal citation cases.

With 14 years of experience as a lawyer, I have argued bail and PFA requirements hundreds of times; as a defense lawyer, I have critiqued a police officer’s request to search homes and determine if the search follows constitutional protections; and, finally, my extensive career has provided me the opportunity to represent clients, give legal advice, and make arguments in a court of law on a daily basis.

Years of training, education and on-the-job learning accrued during my career have provided the foundation for becoming a judge with the skills that will best serve our district.

CCG: How can a magisterial judge improve the judicial process at this level, and what improvements would you attempt to employ?

McClain: We’ve had three judges temporarily fill this vacant spot over the past two years; therefore, the easiest

right along the guardrail.

Police said the tractor-trailer then continued on to strike another box truck driven by Bryant W. Middleton, of Williamsport.

His box truck was pushed into the trailer of the front rig, driven by John A. Sanborn, of Janesville.

Kozakovsky’s truck came to a stop on the center line of the highway and caught fire, police said. He was unable to get out of the vehicle and had to be rescued by nearby witnesses. He was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center, with serious injuries, by Bellefonte EMS. Middle and his passenger, Alan M. Watson, of Williamsport, were also both taken to Mount Nittany for minor injuries. change I can make is by having a consistent presence by being a full-time, available judge.

While there is no “one size fits all” sense of justice, there needs to be more consistency with regards to similar cases having similar outcomes. For example, I will make better use of diversionary programs such as the youthful offender program, veterans court and youth aid panels for first time offenders, when appropriate. However, if a person is not eligible for these diversionary programs, there needs to be meaningful thought behind the decision-making process for sentencing purposes.

Additionally, in my conversations with court administrators, there has arisen a need for efficiency in closing cases. Most people pay their fines on time and resolve their case. However, other cases remain open for years if people ignore their responsibilities.

These people should not be rewarded for ignoring their debt by the passage of time; rather, by instituting a warrant day twice a year, the timely collection of unpaid fines and a more efficient court docket will become the norm.

My personal project is to create a comprehensive community service program for first time offenders that will impart accountability while benefitting our district through service projects.

Finally and most importantly, I will continue to earn the trust and respect from citizens in our district each and every day.

DAVE WHITE

Dave White has 31 years of service to the community as a State College police officer. He recently retired from the warrant and traffic unit as a master police officer. He was a DARE instructor at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and the State College Area School District.

He has a master’s degree in public administration from Penn State and taught as an adjunct professor in Penn State’s College of Liberal Arts.

White resides in Ferguson Township with his wife, Linda, and they have a daughter, Lauren, and son, Michael.

Centre County Gazette: Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the position of district magistrate?

White: The best candidate is one with experience and training. I have more than 30 years of district court experience and progressive police training.

This cannot be matched by my opponent, who has half my work experience and uses a single part of his legal training in defense of one charged with a crime. Alternatively, my background encompassed working with everyone; a team approach with all county service agencies.

I helped witnesses and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health crisis, civil disputes, child abuse and emergency protection orders.

Above all, I am certified and qualified by the state of Pennsylvania to perform the duties of a magistrate and will start on Day 1. I am the most experienced and besttrained candidate to be our district magistrate.

CCG: How do you plan to employ the unique skill sets required in a position with both criminal and civil interests?

White: I will blend my formal education and police background to decide criminal, traffic and warrant matters and all types of assumpsit (civil), tenant/landlord and trespass (tort) cases that come before the court. Everyone will always receive fair and impartial court decisions that are based on competency and, more importantly, common sense.

CCG: How can a magisterial judge improve the judicial process at this level, and what improvements would you attempt to employ?

White: My master’s degree in public administration gives me the knowledge and skills to more efficiently administer court services to the public.

I will be a judge that effectively refers those before the court to the services they need to best resolve their case.

Utilizing alternative dispositions, youthful offender programs, community service and focused referral services for those in crisis will improve a judicial process that is administered without great legal expense and respect for all.

Another district judge seat in the county is also up for election this year, but is uncontested. Incumbent Allen Sinclair is unopposed for magisterial district judge for District 49-03-03, which serves Philipsburg, Port Matilda and Snow Shoe boroughs and Snow Shoe, Burnside, Huston, Rush, Taylor and Worth townships.

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University releases first score cards on Greek life

By ELISSA HILL StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — On Oct. 13, Penn State released its first Greek Life Score Cards, providing information about each fraternity and sorority chapter’s membership, academic performance, governing council conduct and State College Borough points for violations.

“The Greek Chapter Score Card is an important step toward engaging students in these significant changes.

Other impactful actions include shifting the oversight of disciplinary cases from the Greek organizations to the university and the drop-in monitoring of Greek-letter houses by university personnel,” President Eric Barron said in a news release.

“We are being aggressive and we are being persistent, but we can’t do this alone. It is our hope that by working with students, their parents, alumni and others, we can achieve a productive and contributing community for our students. But above all, our primary focus remains clear: Safety comes first.”

The score card lists the number of hazing violations, alcohol violations, sexual assault violations and other violations for each chapter. The score card format does not report any information on whether chapters have been temporarily suspended or if they are on probation.

Despite its current interim suspension while an investigation is completed after a student was found unconscious on Calder Way, Delta Tau Delta is not listed as having any violations. The score card uses data from the spring 2017 semester as reported to each Greek council.

The following Interfraternity Council chapters lost recognition for hazing violations: ■ Alpha Chi Rho (lost recognition July 17, 2017, for one year) ■ Beta Theta Pi (lost recognition March 30, 2017, indefinitely) ■ Kappa Delta Rho (lost recognition May 27, 2015, for three years)

■ Phi Kappa Tau (lost recognition May 1, 2015, for three years) ■ Phi Mu Delta (lost recognition July 10, 2017, for one year) ■ Pi Kappa Phi (lost recognition April 2, 2015, for three years) ■ Sigma Alpha Mu (lost recognition April 20, 2017, for two years for “violation of expectations”).

Despite its suspension, the Alpha Chi Rho house recently was charged with furnishing alcohol to minors.

According to a criminal complaint filed by State College Police this week, on the night of Sept. 28 officers observed two 18-year-old females on Locust Lane. One was slumped over and mumbling with vomit by her feet and another was “yelling, stumbling and crying.” They were taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center for alcohol overdoses.

The women later told police they went to a party at the Alpha Chi Rho house and were provided with liquor.

One other fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, received a reported hazing violation, but did not lose recognition. The time frame of this violation is not reported.

Of the 42 chapters retaining recognition, 23 were cited for alcohol violations and nine were cited for “other violations,” such as recruitment or bylaws. No sexual assault-related violations were reported.

Alternatively, not one of the sororities within Penn State’s Panhellenic Council has had its recognition revoked. Five of the 22 chapters were cited for alcohol violations, and these are the only violations reported in any category on the score card.

This shows a clear divide between fraternities and sororities, even within the often-lumped-together Greek community.

One chapter within the Multicultural Greek Council, Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority, lost recognition April 6, 2015, for hazing violations. The only other MGC chapter with any sort of violation is Iota Nu Delta fraternity, with an alcohol violation. It also is the only MGC chapter to

Man faces assault charges after fighting with bar staff, police say StateCollege.com staff STATE COLLEGE — A Gallitzin man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after he allegedly fought staff at a State College bar and kicked a police officer in the chest.

According to a criminal complaint, State College police were dispatched to Indigo nightclub at 11:57 p.m. Oct. 21 for a report of a fight in progress. Bar staff and an off-duty police officer had two men restrained on the sidewalk outside.

One of the men, Theodore E. Jones, 53, “was yelling about being in a fight with bouncers but his statements were inconsistent and incoherent,” according to the complaint. Witnesses told police that Jones was fighting with bar employees and kicked one staff member in the head several times.

An officer told Jones he was under arrest and to put his hands behind his back. Jones initially put his hands under his chest and refused to comply until another officer took out his Taser and told Jones he would be tased if he did not follow the order, according to the complaint.

Jones then reportedly began to scream about his stomach condition and that he couldn’t breathe, so he was moved to a seated position on the sidewalk where EMTs began to evaluate him. Police said Jones had to be restrained during the evaluation and that he was yelling about not going to the hospital.

When officers stood Jones up and attempted to walk him to a gurney, he reportedly planted his feet and pushed back against them.

Police said Jones struggled with officers as they put him on the gurney, and as he was being strapped onto it he allegedly kicked one of the officers in the chest. A hobble was placed on Jones’ legs, and he continued to struggle with EMTs until he was put in the back of an ambulance to be transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Jones was charged with a felony count of aggravated assault, misdemeanor counts of simple assault and resisting arrest, and summary counts of harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

He was arraigned Oct. 22 before District Judge Steven Lachman and unsecured bail was set at $20,000. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 25.

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SCULPTOR HEINZ WARNEKE works on the Nittany Lion Shrine prior to its Oct. 24, 1942, dedication.

Nittany Lion Shrine marks 75 years

By MIKEY MANDARINO StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Nittany Lion Shrine is celebrating its 75th anniversary. A gift to Penn State University from the class of 1940, it officially was dedicated as part of Penn State’s Homecoming festivities Oct. 24, 1942.

Sculptor Heinz Warneke built the now-iconic shrine from a 13-ton block of Indiana limestone. To this day, it is the most photographed landmark on campus.

Over the years, the Nittany Lion Shrine has suffered some accidental damage and been vandalized by rival fans on several occasions, including three incidents when it lost its right ear. The first of these incidents came when vandals broke the ear off, but Warneke quickly repaired it and had a new ear ready in 1979.

In 1966, six Syracuse fans made the trip from upstate New York to Happy Valley and covered the lion in orange paint, which was difficult to remove. Ever since that incident, ROTC students guard the shrine as part of the university’s homecoming traditions.

The shrine remained virtually untouched until its only major renovation in 2013. After the landmark closed to the public in May of that year, a new stairway, paths and lighting were added, surrounding the original shrine as part of the class of 2012’s gift. Stone from Mount Nitttany was used to create a new base for the statue.

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tally a higher average GPA than the all-men’s average GPA for the university.

The smaller National Pan-Hellenic Council, which lists only three chapters governed, also has only one chapter with revoked recognition — Alpha Phi Alpha, which lost recognition for three years April 26, 2016. The two remaining chapters are reported with just five members each, so it appears the NPHC might soon see its final days at Penn State.

Penn State said it expects to implement the Greek organization relationship statement in the coming weeks, requiring new members to sign the statement as part of their initiation and review the statement at a mandatory educational statement with university staff. Current members will also be required to sign the statement, but the university hasn’t yet outlined logistics for how this will all work.

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State High, from page 4 “Certainly, the most aggressive bid award schedule I’ve been involved with,” Poprik said.

MEMORIAL FIELD RENOVATION

Because of the changes to the bid timeline for the elementary school projects, the board will slightly delay a vote on the final locker room layout and land development plans for Memorial Field renovations.

Those are now scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4. Construction bid awards are still scheduled for April.

The board also authorized a contract with Massaro for construction management of the Memorial Field renovations.

Fees in the contract total $277,200.

October 26-November 1, 2017

EASTERLY PARKWAY CHILLER REPLACEMENT

The board authorized the district to put out for bid the replacement of the chiller used in the air conditioning system at Easterly Parkway Elementary School.

Poprik said air conditioning at the school has been an ongoing problem.

The chiller was installed in 2001 and was projected to have a life span of 20 years. However, multiple attempts to repair it have been made, the manufacturer no longer produces replacement parts and the type of refrigerant it uses is no longer available.

As a result, Poprik said replacing it now at a cost of $100,000 to $200,000 is a better option than waiting another three years and continuing to attempt to repair it.

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DEBRA C. IMMEL, prothonotary and clerk of the courts, poses with the docket books she and her office hope to digitize. The records the books contain date to 1800.

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online database, without having to go and search through the books themselves.

RBA also will index each book for easier searching.

The docket books themselves are a kind of index, said Debra C. Immel, prothonotary and clerk of the courts. They refer to the actual court documents that are kept in the county’s records facility in the Willowbank building. These kinds of documents are considered permanent records and can’t be destroyed, Immel said. There’s so much of it, her office simply can’t keep anything longer than a few years.

She said she would also like to digitize the full spread of court documents in the future if funding is available.

The digitizing of the docket books should take about six months, according to Immel.

“It’s a way to improve public access,” she said, of the important historical information.

Most of the books are massive bound tomes that contain on average 500 pages each. The later books are not bound, and are therefore more easily digitized.

They’re housed in a small rectangular space in Immel’s office.

Some of the books are marked with a red dot to signify they’ve already been digitized.

The bound books themselves also are showing their age. The bindings and covers are coming off of some from frequent use.

Inside, unsurprisingly, most of the information is handwritten. Typewriters weren’t commercially produced until the 1870s.

Immel said RBA promised to make them just as legible as if a person was looking at the original physical copy.

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Time for a more secure Social Security system By the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Last month’s announcement by Equifax that its consumer-credit database suffered a catastrophic hacking attack meant that nearly half of all Americans had their Social Security numbers and vital financial information exposed to theft. The threat of massive-scale identity theft is very real.

Equifax is only the latest of multiple, large-scale data-hacking incidents. It’s time for the federal government to come up with a more secure identification code to protect citizens. That’s not just our assessment; the White House cybersecurity coordinator, Rob Joyce, also has concluded that the Social Security numbering system has “outlived its usefulness.”

Think about your own Social Security number and the hundreds of times you’ve shared it with companies, schools, doctors, government agencies or other institutions that insisted they had a legitimate need for it. Always with the promise to keep it confidential, of course. Older Americans can recall when their Social Security numbers were used on their driver’s license or university IDs. There were those nine digits, for all to see.

Really industrious hackers can find Social Security numbers by accessing old court documents. No one is safe, and it really comes down to whose number hits on the hacking roulette wheel of chance. There has to be a better, more secure way.

Joyce wants the government to consider more modern means of providing citizens with a unique identifying code that can be used for transactions but also remain protected from hackers. He calls it a “modern cryptographic identifier.”

The longer the nation delays such an update, the greater the vulnerability we all will face. Right now, anyone who accesses basic information on Facebook or a simple Google search can identify where you grew up. That helps identify where you lived when your Social Security number was issued. That simple information helps reveal the first three digits of your Social Security number because those numbers were assigned geographically.

The last four digits are numbers we all routinely give out when speaking to customer service representatives to straighten out, say, credit card or phone billing questions. So seven of the nine digits already are vulnerable.

Programmers have designed a computer algorithm that can accurately guess people’s Social Security numbers 44 percent of the time.

Hackers around the world are betting the government will continue delaying and dithering. Sadly, they’re probably right.

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Pa.’s great game of judicial roulette

By DR. G. TERRY MADONNA and DR. MICHAEL YOUNG Are you good with names? Try these.

Carolyn Nichols, Maria McLaughlin, Deborah Anne Kunselman and Geoff Moulton. If you don’t recognize these try another group: Wade Kagarise, Craig Stedman, Emil Giordano and Mary Murray.

Still a little fuzzy about whom they are? You are not alone.

Probably 95 percent of the voters who head to the voting booths on Nov 7 won’t recognize them either.

The first four names are the Democratic candidates for the state Superior Court. The latter four names are the Republican candidates for the same court.

Adding the names of candidates for other appeals courts would yield the same puzzlement. Altogether there are seven vacancies on Pennsylvania’s three appeals courts. In addition, three judges will stand for retention, allowing voters to decide vote “yes” or “no” whether they will get another 10 years to serve.

It’s hard to exaggerate the significance of these courts, handling appeals on a wide variety of civil and criminal matters. Wouldn’t it be nice if we knew enough about these candidates to make a rational choice?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we just recognized their names?

We don’t — and that’s a big problem.

It is because democracy functions on the basis of an informed electorate electing its leaders. Pennsylvania voters are anything but well informed when choosing appellate level judges on statewide ballots.

In fact, the federal level eschews any judicial elections. Judges are all appointed, from district court judges to the Supreme Court.

POLITICALLY UNCORRECTED The state picture, however, is different. While more than 30 states elect at least some of their judges, only six states, including Pennsylvania, elect all of its judges in partisan elections.

Electing judges at any level is rarely a good idea. The normative notion that judges will act in a nonpartisan manner has not been a good fit with the reality of partisan elections.

But in Pennsylvania, the greatest dilemma exists in elections to the three statewide appeals courts: the commonwealth, superior, and supreme courts.

One problem is that the average Pennsylvania voter on Election Day will know almost nothing about the backgrounds and qualifications of these statewide judicial candidates.

Whoever is elected in November — the informed electorate of democratic theory will not have had much to do with it.

Nor is low information about judicial candidates the only problem with electing judges. Another is the low turnout typical in off-year elections. The majority of voters don’t participate in these elections.

Consequently, issues that should have little or no relevance, such as ballot position, party endorsements, regional support or fundraising advantage typically determine who wins.

Low information and low turnout are only exacerbated by the ominous growth of spending in these races.

Cycle after cycle the money spent grows dramatically.

This explosion of money is undercutting public trust in judicial integrity as more and more of it comes

from law firms and other special interests that often have clients with cases in front of these very appeals courts.

Many believe the solution to this electoral anarchy is an appointive merit system. Such a system might have a diverse nominating commission of citizens, former judges, and gubernatorial and legislative appointees.

The commission would evaluate the credentials, perform interviews, check backgrounds and recommend to the governor the names of qualified potential court nominees. Gubernatorial appointees would then need confirmation by a majority of the state Senate.

But even merit systems are not perfect.

Indeed, no system for selecting judges in a democracy is perfect.

Where merit systems have been adopted they have not been a panacea.

Sometimes they have proved elitist while other studies have questioned whether they produce better judges.

In fact, far from perfect, merit systems are simply the better of two imperfect choices we have for choosing judges. They provide a solid alternative to the electoral roulette we now use to select appellate judges.

For too long Pennsylvania’s judicial selection process has allowed the search for the perfect to be the enemy of the good.

The system we have now is neither perfect nor even “good enough.”

It’s just plain bad.

This column is jointly authored

by Madonna and Young. Madonna is professor of Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College, and Young is a former professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Penn State University and managing partner of Michael Young Strategic Research.

Report proves power of mainstream media

By DAN. K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service

When it comes to bringing down the bad guys in government, America’s newspaper presses are still rolling and, when linked with the power of the national camera, their impact can still be lethally quick.

Few recent stories better prove that the death of American newspapers has been prematurely exaggerated than an exposé this month by The Washington Post and the venerable “60 Minutes” television news program, an investigation that saved us from another nomination travesty by the Trump administration.

Through both Sunday print editions and evening programming, the nation was informed that a nominee for the job of federal drug czar had been a leading figure in furthering the growing opioid addiction epidemic.

Rep. Tom Marino, a Pennsylvania Republican, was the key sponsor of legislation that has kept the Drug Enforcement Administration from interrupting unscrupulous dealers with access to hundreds of millions of addictive prescription pills. The bill was passed during the Obama administration by unanimous consent, a device Congress saves for “noncontroversial” legislation. Ac-

cording to the exposé, it literally prevented the DEA from doing its job. A tidal wave of dangerous drugs, selling from $30 to $50 a pill, has hit the country.

The Post devoted four pages of space to outline in meticulous detail this horrific case of lobbying by pharmaceutical interests, including strategic campaign contributions to chief players like Marino, who received $100,000 in donations from political action committees associated with the drug industry.

Two days later, about as quickly as these stories can take hold, Marino withdrew himself from consideration for the drug czar post, reminding folks that he had been a strong anti-drug prosecutor. The White House, in effect, said oops, with Trump pledging his fealty to the toughest drug policy available.

Democrats hopped all over the revelations despite being guilty of supporting the DEA-weakening bill’s passage. It had been signed by President Barack Obama under advice from the DEA administrator himself — a fact Republican Sen. Orin Hatch of Utah, who had helped push the legislation in the Senate, was quick to note.

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Everyone, it seems, was running for cover except the guys on the frontline fighting this, chief among them Joseph Rannazzisi, a former top DEA official with a hard-nosed approach.

The dedication of the Post and “60 Minutes” deserves the deepest gratitude of all of us and points out the importance of mainline print journalism. With experience and the willingness to devote money, time and energy to a project, newspapers at every level can still produce reporting unmatched by the mainly unchecked, ill-conceived and undisciplined internet.

It seems probable that the bill will be repealed. Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill says she will introduce legislation to end the Marino law, and it would be difficult now for the pharmaceutical industry or members of either House of Congress to rally against it. Meantime, I’m certain two powerful news organizations will be keeping an eye on things.

Their work might prevent repeats of what happened in Kermit, W.Va., where 9 million pills were shipped.

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Investigate family history at the library

By ROBBIN DEGERATU Special to the Gazette

BELLEFONTE — While genealogy has long been the second most popular hobby in the United States, 2017 has been an especially great year for the industry. DNA analysis is at an all-time high and genealogy search engines such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch are reporting subscribers in the millions.

October is Family History Month, and if you’re not already a dedicated genealogist or family historian, you might be surprised to learn that many great genealogy resources are available to you for free at your local library.

If you’ve ever visited the Miles-Humes House, located at 203 N. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, you might have been surprised to find a small library branch on the first floor. This Centre County Library and Historical Museum branch, called the Pennsylvania Room, is a specialized research library catering to genealogists and local historians. The library’s collection includes newspapers dating to 1821, family histories for many Centre County families, county records for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and much more.

Perhaps you’re more comfortable starting your research online. Ancestry.com may be a popular personal subscription service, but any visitor to either the Penn-

sylvania Room or to Schlow Centre Region Library can access Ancestry Library Edition for free while they are on-site. While you’re visiting, you can search census records, passenger lists, other users’ research and more — all of which you can then print out or save to your own computer.

The Pennsylvania Room at Centre County Library and Historical Museum also offers free classes and workshops throughout the year. These are geared toward both beginners and experienced genealogists.

In both the summer and the winter, a “Genealogy for Beginners” class is offered, which is a great springboard for research.

Other classes focus on everything from searching military records, to incorporating DNA results into research, to preserving your family history.

In addition to offering programs at the library, staff members are available to present programs and workshops for other groups. They have led classes at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Penn State’s OLLI program, the Centre Region Senior Center and various club meetings.

Beyond resources and classes, the library offers invaluable research assistance. Any time the Pennsylvania Room is open, staff members are on hand to help guide research and brainstorm new ways to overcome challenges.

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Health & Wellness PSU nursing professors, alumnus receive award Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State nursing faculty members and an alumnus, who is a rural health leader, are recipients of The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing’s sixth annual Innovation Award.

The winning article, “Improving Rural Geriatric Care Through Education: A Scalable, Collaborative Project,” appeared in the July 2016 issue of The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing.

Authors include Ann Kolanowski, professor of nursing and psychiatry; Donna Fick, Elouise Ross Eberly Professor of Nursing and professor of medicine; Harleah Buck, former assistant professor of nursing; and Larry Baronner, alumnus

and rural health systems manager and deputy director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, which is housed in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State.

Sponsored by SLACK Inc., the award recognizes excellence in writing and evidence of the expansion and/or dissemination of knowledge in the field of nursing professional development related to creativity and innovation, innovative educational strategies, evaluation methodologies, documentation of changes in practice or contributions to the development of new knowledge.

“The reviewers thought this article was unique, and provided information on an important project with goals to identify,

mentor and facilitate an RN geriatric site champion in critical access hospitals to complete national certification in gerontological nursing,” said Lynore DeSilets, chairman of the Award Committee. “‘Improving Rural Geriatric Care Through Education: A Scalable, Collaborative Project’ served to identify an area of education that can significantly impact health care for a rapidly growing segment of our population.”

“The promising results of this project show training and educating geriatric nurse site champions increases the use of evidence-based practice and improves nurse-sensitive patient satisfaction scores in areas like communication and pain management. We applaud the authors for

developing innovations that have the potential for wide-ranging impact, both for patients and for nursing education,” said Stephanie Arasim Portnoy, senior vice president of SLACK Inc. The award winner was announced in the September 2017 issue of The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing.

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Seven easy ways to cut back on your sugar intake Statepoint.net Nationwide, 30 million children and adults have diabetes, and 86 million are prediabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association. November is National Diabetes Month, making it an excellent time to take steps to decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes is being overweight. But the good news is, according to the ADA, losing just 7 percent of your body weight can decrease that risk by 58 percent.

One way to manage weight is to cut back on sugar, which can often be a sneaky source of weight gain.

Before getting started, it’s important to remember that many healthy foods naturally contain sugar, a carbohydrate your body burns for energy. Processed sugars are different, adding calories that provide no other nutritional benefit, and at excessive levels, disrupting metabolism and potentially posing serious health risks.

The USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend that added sugar account for less than 10 percent of a person’s daily calories. That’s a maximum of 50 grams a day for average women and 62.5 grams for men. To keep sugar consumption in the healthy range, Courtney McCormick, corporate dietitian at Nutrisystem, offers the following tips:

■ Hold the ketchup.

You know baked goods and candy are loaded with added sugar, but so are many foods you may not think of as especially sweet. A tablespoon of ketchup, for instance, has 4 grams of sugar. Salsa, barbecue sauce, spaghetti sauce and even bread are hidden sources of sugar.

■ Sweeten with spices.

Replace sugar in coffee, hot cereal and other foods with spices that have a naturally sweet taste, such as vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom, instead.

■ Flavor your water.

A 12-ounce can of soda has as much as 40 grams of added sugar. Skip the soda and drink water sweetened with fresh fruit and herbs, such as strawberries and basil or lime and mint.

■ Start with plain.

The fruit in the bottom of yogurt can come with 25 or more grams of added sugar. Buy plain yogurt and add your own fresh or dried fruit.

■ Snack on fruit.

One cup of blueberries, for example, has seven grams of natural sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth, but the fruit also comes with fiber to help you feel full and slow the breakdown of the sugars, so you don’t crave more calories soon after eating it.

■ Bake with applesauce.

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Older adults using sleep meds have higher fall risk

By MATT SWAYNE Penn State News

UNIVERSITY PARK — Taking physician-recommended sleep medications to treat insomnia may actually increase the risk of falling for older adults, according to a team of sleep researchers.

The problem may stem from older people continuing to take sleep medications long after they should, said Orfeu Buxton, associate professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State. “The importance for me — personally and professionally — is that this matches what I’ve heard from gerontologists and physicians treating older patients at assisted-living and nursing homes,� said Buxton. “So many older adults come into the care of a physician late in life with a huge medication burden. They’ve been taking sleeping medications for years, or decades, and it’s the physician’s problem to get them off of medications that are no longer appropriate at that age.�

The medications, which include sleeping pills — some of which are sedative hypnotics — often have side effects that cause problems with balance, memory and situational awareness, according to Buxton and his colleagues, Soomi Lee, assistant research professor in biobehavioral health, Penn State, and Tuo-Yu Chen, visiting assistant professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and an international faculty affiliate at Penn State Center for Healthy Aging, who report their findings in the current issue of Sleep.

Falls are a major health concern for older adults and a costly strain on the American health system, according to the researchers. More than 30 percent of adults aged 60 or older who live on their own fall each year. The costs for falls in the older adult population is estimated at $23.3 billion.

Buxton suggests that non-drug-related approaches to treating sleep disorders may be more effective for older adults and not put them at risk for increased falls. “If you have difficulty sleeping the most effective treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia — CBTi — which teaches patients how to learn to sleep well again,� said Buxton. “In contrast, medications have many unintended consequences that worsen with later age and with the duration of taking them. Almost all the sleeping medications are meant only for short-term use and even the long-term use indications are supposed to be on the order of weeks, not decades.�

The researchers also found a link between the number of insomnia symptoms and fall risk. The four symptoms of insomnia — trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night, waking up too early and not feeling rested — all increased the risks of falls for older adults, according to the researchers.

The probability of a fall goes steadily upward from 28 percent for older adults with no symptoms of insomnia, to 40 percent for older adults reporting four different symptoms of insomnia, according to the researchers.

However, the risk of falls for those taking physician-prescribed insomnia medicine was always higher for older adults with insomnia, even those who had all four symptoms of insomnia.

Buxton said that future research should be aimed at studying ways to improve the sleep of older adults without sleeping pills. “We have an urgent need to get older adults with insomnia off of hypnotic medications, they are often contraindicated in older adults,� said Buxton. “We think the most important next studies to do are how to manage that titration process with cognitive behavioral therapy to

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The researchers used data from the Health and Retirement Study, a longitudinal study featuring a representative sample of 6,882 Americans from the National Institute on Aging. “The HRS data is publicly available data set and the data collected was about older adults’ lifestyles and their health status, so these older adults were well-functioning, community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older in the U.S.,� said Lee. “I think it’s fair to say that it’s nationally representative of this group. Also, this is one of the first studies that reveal the longitudinal associations of insomnia burden and sleep medications with falls.�

Cancer linked to breast implants may be underreported Penn State News HERSHEY — A rare cancer in patients with breast implants may be on the rise, but not all patients and physicians may be aware of the risks associated with the procedure, according to a group of Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma — or BIA-ALCL — is a rare peripheral T-cell lymphoma that may develop in patients with breast implants.

The researchers said the cancer is likely underreported, and although it appears to be linked with a certain type of implant, more research is needed to identify the specific cause.

In a new literature review, the researchers analyzed 115 research articles in which 95 patients were evaluated to learn more about the development, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of BIA-ALCL. The results were published in a research review in JAMA Surgery. “We’re seeing that this cancer is likely very underreported, and as more information on this type of cancer comes to light, the number of cases is likely to increase in the coming years,� said Dr. Dino Ravnic, assistant professor of surgery at Penn State College of Medicine. “We’re still exploring the exact causes, but according to current knowledge, this cancer only really started to appear after textured implants came on the market in the 1990s.�

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with breast implants each year, although the researchers said the cancer could be more common.

The researchers said almost all of those cases were associated with textured implants, which have a slightly rough surface that keeps the implant in the correct position.

Textured implants rose in popularity in the 1990s, and the first case of BIA-ALCL was documented in 1997. The researchers say that because they could find no incidents of BIA-ALCL prior to the introduction of textured implants, this suggests a causal relationship, although more research is needed. “All manufacturers of textured implants have had cases linked to this type of lymphoma, and we haven’t seen cases linked to smooth implants,� Ravnic said. “But in many of these cases the implant was removed without testing the surrounding fluid and tissue for lymphoma cells, so it’s difficult to definitively correlate the two.�

After reviewing the literature, the researchers believe that BIA-ALCL may occur as a result of inflammation surrounding the breast implant, and tissue that grows into the tiny holes in the textured implant may prolong that

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HOWARD —”Three. Two. One. Fire!”

Following the public address announcer’s countdown, rattling sounds and a loud “whoosh” emanated from the Skypult, a spring-powered trebuchet-type catapult. A second later, a pumpkin was a barely visible speck in the sky over the lake at Bald Eagle State Park. A few more seconds later, the pumpkin hit the lake with a huge splash, bringing cheers, applause and laughter from a crowd of nearly 20,000.

The Skypult was one of 10 chunking machines flinging pumpkins far into the lake during the Howard Fire Company’s Punkin’ Chunkin’ fundraiser, held Oct. 21 at Bald Eagle State Park. It was designed and built 14 years ago by Richard Beveridge, a retired welder, who has hauled the machine to events from his Saulsburg home for the last six years.

An electric winch extends the springs, which, when released, rotate a long arm with a sling holding a pumpkin. The sling opens up and the pumpkin emerges at tremendous speed. “It’s the same principal that David used on Goliath,” said Beveridge.

Not all of Beveridge’s launches were successful.

In one launch, the sheer force of acceleration disintegrated his pumpkin before

it left the machine, raining down a shower of pulverized pumpkin into the lake.

Chunkers call this “pie-ing.”

Standing nearby was the home team of the Howard Fire Company. Their machine, built by company member Josh Collins, is called “Stand Back and Watch This.” It is a wooden floating-arm trebuchet machine using falling concrete weights for flinging power. About 900 pounds of concrete weights, mounted on a 300-pound steel bar, are raised by an electric winch to arm the machine. When released, gravity does the work of spinning the arm and flinging the pumpkin far into the lake.

Team Lamas, from Parkesburg, Chester County, brought their innovative drum-type launcher to the event. In their machine, a pumpkin is placed in a sling wound around a large drum. The drum is spun by a geared-down bicycle, then a rope is pulled which opens a trap door in the drum, allowing the pumpkin to escape. The centrifugal force of the rotation flings the pumpkin high in the air.

Perhaps the most impressive chunker was “The Big 10-Inch,” a huge compressed air cannon that looked like it came off a battleship. This behemoth is a world record holder, having fired a pumpkin 5,545 feet at a contest in Moab, Utah. Team member Eric Eschborn said his team members come from New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania.

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“THE BIG 10-INCH,” a compressed air cannon, is a world record holder. It fired a pumpkin 5,545 feet at a contest in Utah.

History dinner features Gen. James Potter presentation

By SAM STITZER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — Guest speaker retired U.S. Navy Capt. James Bloom switched services for the evening to portray Gen. James Potter, a Revolutionary War-era Army officer who founded Penns Valley, during the Penns Valley Historical Museum’s history dinner meeting Oct. 19.

Bloom was dressed in authentic 18th-century garb typically worn by army officers to address the group of 45 who attended the event at New Hope Lutheran Church in Spring Mills.

As Potter, Bloom told his life story, beginning with his birth in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1729, and his family’s immigration to Pennsylvania in 1741. “My family wasn’t well to do. I exploited a way to acclaim through the military, which was one pathway in which you could change your class in those days.”

Potter became a militia lieutenant for Northumberland County, where he made his home, and took part in the Kittanning Expedition during the French and Indian War, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel by the war’s end. He also served during Pontiac’s Rebellion in 1764.

In 1759, Potter followed Native American trails through McBride’s Gap, from what is now Milesburg, to the top of Mount Nittany, and looked out over the

stunning vista of Penns Valley, remarking that he had “discovered an empire.”

During the Revolutionary War, Potter led militia troops at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown.

In April 1777, he was promoted to brigadier general of Pennsylvania troops. In 1777, with the troops under his command in the counties of Philadelphia, Chester and Delaware, he obtained important information for George Washington and prevented supplies from reaching the enemy.

In January 1778, Potter left the military and returned to Penns Valley because his wife had become gravely ill. While in this area, he erected a small stockade in the area now known as Old Fort. Bloom said this was a time known as “the great runaway,” when central Pennsylvania settlers left the area because of constant British-encouraged attacks by Native Americans. They sought refuge in Fort Augusta, near Shamokin, but many returned the following year.

Potter returned to the Army at Washington’s request in May 1778, and served through the war’s conclusion. He then turned his attention to political service, running for vice president of Pennsylvania, a one-year term office analogous to lieutenant governor, in 1780. He lost that election, but won the office in 1781. He ran for president of Pennsylvania in 1782, but also lost that election.

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JAMES BLOOM, as Gen. James Potter, stands behind 93-year-old Agnes Homan, seated, and her family members. Homan resides in the house that stands on the site of Potter’s original stockade in Old Fort.

In 1788, Potter returned to Penns Valley and built the Eutaw House hotel and restaurant, which still stands in Potters Mills. “I loved this area. This became my home. My second wife and I lived here from 1788 on. But, unfortunately, it was a short time.”

In 1789, Potter was badly injured in an accident at a barn raising in Penns Val-

ley and sought medical treatment with his family doctor in Greencastle. He died from his injury.

One of Potter’s descendants, great-grandson Andrew Gregg Curtin, served as governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. “I didn’t make it,” said Potter, as portrayed by Bloom, “but my great-grandson will.”

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Penn State’s class of 2018 presents three gifts to university Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s class of 2018 is returning to an old tradition of selecting multiple areas of the university to benefit from its support. The 2018 Class Gift Committee revealed the gifts during a campaign event held Oct. 18 on the ground floor of the HUB-Robeson Center.

“With the tradition of class gifts beginning in 1861, the class gift campaign has been dedicated to providing an outlet for current students to recognize an area of potential growth for the university and giving back so that future students may benefit,” said senior Lauren Nelson, executive director for the 2018 Class Gift Campaign.

Nelson went on to announce the three 2018 class gifts: a display of the alma mater in the HUB-Robeson Center, an endowment to support the Student Farm and support for the Textbook and Educational Resources Fund.

“Each of these gifts encompasses Penn State’s values — those being integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence and community,” she said.

O. Richard Bundy III, vice president for development and alumni relations, accepted the gifts on behalf of the university.

“With the three gifts that you have chosen, the Class of 2018 will both provide critical funding for important Penn State programs and leave a tangible imprint on our campus,” said Bundy at the event.

“Your endowed support for the Student Farm will help to grow an organization that is enabling Penn Staters to put their passion for sustainability into action. Your gift to the Textbook and Educational Resources Fund will help to ensure that all Penn Staters have access to the textbooks they need. And with the HUB alma mater display, you will create a physical testament to your Penn State pride that you can return to as alumni for years to come.

“In selecting these three gifts, you have shown a level of passion, creativity and pride that is an inspiring example for all of us,” Bundy added. “I hope these three gifts encourage broad participation among your peers.”

The selection of more than one gift is not unheard of in the history of class gifts at Penn State. It was fairly routine for graduating classes to select multiple beneficiaries as recently as 2008, but it was more common in the 1970s and ‘80s. Alissa Janoski, assistant director of annual giving and class gift campaign adviser, said, “I think the decision to return to the tradition of multiple gifts acknowledges something that class gift committees have heard in the past — that students have diverse interests and want to have choices for where their money goes.”

With a variety of options for seniors to support with their gifts, the message is very clear that participation is what is important to the class of 2018.

“In this way, the legacy of the class of 2018 will be one of encouraging every senior to make a gift to the area of Penn State that has been important or meaningful to their experience,” said Janoski.

The alma mater display will be located in the HUB-Robeson Center, and will be designed through a public call for proposals. The final commissioned piece will reflect the amount raised by the senior class. “The alma mater is an important part of our history as a university, but the scope of what our class will be able to accomplish will truly depend on the money my classmates give to support this effort,” said Nelson.

The Student Farm at Penn State is a relatively new organization that allows students to run a community farm.

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PENN STATE’S 2018 Class Gift Committee announced its three class gift selections Oct. 18. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kyra Rogan, director of student outreach; the Nittany Lion mascot; Lauren Nelson, executive director; and Alissa Janoski, class gift adviser. Back row, from left, are Darius WilliamsMcKenzie, director of communications; and Jessy Severino, director of events.

ture students, the farm provides fresh produce to local food pantries and academic areas alike.

“There is so much potential for growth at the student farm and we can ensure that, as a class gift, it will continue to grow and flourish and build new connections with other areas of campus,” said Sydney Downham, director of fundraising for the 2018 class gift and member of the Student Farm. “Endowments require significant giving upfront, but the long-term impact is going to be immeasurable. We have already started looking at ways to build on the success of the 2017 class gift supporting Lion’s Pantry and how these two gifts may benefit each other.”

The Textbook and Educational Resources Fund is an existing Penn State University Libraries endowment which provides textbooks and other educational resources on reserve for courses across all campuses within the Penn State system.

“We all know the cost of textbooks and other course materials. Providing additional support to the existing textbook fund will allow more students to have the materials they need to be successful in the classroom. Literally every student can benefit from this gift,” said Kyra Rogan, student outreach director for the 2018 Class Gift.

“We are also excited to see the senior class select a gift that is not only supporting students at University Park.

Resources benefit students across the commonwealth, and so we hope we can work with students across the Penn State system to raise money for this initiative.”

Members of the Class Gift Campaign will be soliciting gifts through events, emails and phone calls to students graduating in May, August or December 2018. Seniors also can make a gift at www.classgift.psu.eduonline.

STATE COLLEGE — Three projects helped Centre Foundation achieve a record-breaking year of philanthropy.

“Each year, I’m amazed by the generosity of this community, but this year was literally one for the record books,” said Molly Kunkel, executive director of Centre Foundation.

Those three events included: ■ Light Up State College In February, the community broke a Guinness World Record by making and lighting 5,226 ice luminaries on Allen Street in Downtown State College. The event was co-organized by The Make Space and Centre Foundation.

■ Centre Gives The sixth annual 36-hour online giving event raised more than $1.4 million for the community and broke last year’s record by 20 percent. More than 100 local nonprofits benefited from the generosity of the community, which has invested more than $5.4 million since Giving Day was established in 2012.

■ Centred Outdoors The guided nature tours achieved record engagement this summer when ClearWater Conservancy launched the program through the Community Foundation’s Centre Inspires grant. Nearly 2,000 residents signed up for one of the nine tours hosted by the program.

These successes will be discussed at the annual Community Foundation Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at The Nittany Lion Inn. At the event, Centre Foundation will announce the newest Centre Inspires project and the 2017 Oak Tree Award winner, who will be recognized for service, commitment and passion for the foundation.

The program also will include remarks on engaging with the local environment by Dr. Richard Alley, whose contributions to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won a Nobel Prize in 2007.

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New scholarship program aids World Campus students Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — A pilot program, Smart Track to Success, hopes to help Penn State World Campus students afford their first year of college and provide additional resources to succeed at earning their degrees. The Charles E. and Carol E. Snyder Penn State World Campus Alumni Society Open Doors Scholarship began as a $30,000 gift from two alumni. Penn State matched their gift, and over the course of five years, it will become a $90,000 scholarship endowment.

The Snyders both graduated from Penn State. Charles Snyder earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1960, and Carol Snyder earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership through Penn State World Campus in 2012.

After working for nearly 30 years at Johnson & Johnson, Carol Snyder said retirement was an ideal opportunity for her to earn the degree she had always wanted. Although she serves as secretary and treasurer for the World Campus Alumni Society’s board of directors, she and her husband wanted to do more to help World Campus students have the same opportunities they did.

“From our experience, a college degree is extremely important and valuable in today’s job market. We hope that through our gift to the Smart Track to Success program, these World Campus students’ initial experience will encourage them

to continue pursuing their educational goals.”

The Smart Track to Success program assists Penn State World Campus students to adjust to the demands of being a student for their first two semesters. The program provides them with $3,000 in financial assistance, academic support, peer mentoring, life skills and the development of a peer community.

Jennifer Myers is a business major enrolled through Penn State World Campus.

She works full-time, volunteers, is married and has two sons. One of her children is preparing to go to college, so Myers said she would soon be looking at two tuition bills. She applied to the Smart Track to Success program to help her adjust to going back to school and to offset costs.

“Words cannot fully express just how much this helps,” Myers said. “The program offers all the tools to help an adult non-traditional student succeed, including a scholarship.”

Renata Engel, interim vice provost for online education at Penn State, said the program is creating a unique opportunity for donors and the university to provide both financial and educational assistance to students.

“Smart Track to Success is designed to put Penn State World Campus students on the best path, with dedicated academic support,” Engel said. “The commitment from the Snyders coupled with the university’s match is having an immediate

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JENNIFER MYERS, center, a Penn State World Campus student, is pictured with her two sons, Jordan and Tyler. Myers is a recipient of a scholarship through the Smart Track to Success program. and significant impact that will continue to assist future generations of students.”

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Sweitzer receives Employee Conservation Award Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Robert Sweitzer, district manager for the Centre County Conservation District, has won the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees Employee Conservation Award.

Sandy Thompson, district manager for McKean County Conservation District and vice president of the NACDE, and Deb Wilson, district manager for Jefferson County Conservation District and member of the PACD District Employees Committee, presented the award.

Sweitzer was acknowledges for his active participation in state association meetings at the regional and state level, as well as serving as a long-time member of the several committees including the PACD District Employees Committee.

Sweitzer has been the manager of the Centre County Conservation District for 27 years. He oversees the county’s programs related to urban and agricultural erosion and sediment control, nutrient management and Chesapeake Bay issues, dirt, gravel and low-volume roads, environmental education and watershed

stewardship, the county and Pennsylvania Envirothon, and other activities.

Over the years, his expertise in environmental stewardship has allowed him to serve in many leadership roles at the local, regional and state level, interacting effectively with stakeholders in private consulting, public agencies and nonprofits.

Early on, Sweitzer was passionate about educating youth, which is demonstrated by his leading the Envirothon efforts at the county, state and international levels since the early days of the competition. He has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Envirothon Committee and board of directors for nearly 30 years, and has led that organization as chairman.

Currently, he serves as secretary of the Pennsylvania Envirothon board. In that capacity, he cooperatively works with representatives of the international Envirothon organization to ensure Pennsylvania’s participation in the North American event every year. He also was a member of the host committee when Pennsylvania hosted the 1997 and 2012 North American Envirothon.

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ROBERT SWEITZER recently was presented the 2017 NACDE Employee Conservation Award for his efforts in local conservation. Pictured, from left, are Sandy Thompson, district manager for McKean County Conservation District; Sweitzer; and Deb Wilson, district manager for Jefferson County Conservation District.

Etters earns rank of Eagle Scout Special to the Gazette HOWARD — Zachary Etters, son of Michael and Tammy Etters, recently was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held at the Howard United Methodist Church in Howard. Etters is a member of Howard Boy Scout Troop 353, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Diane Lucas.

Etters began scouting as a Tiger and progressed through the ranks to achieve the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts. Throughout Scouting, he has held the leadership positions of scribe, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader.

In addition, Etters has earned 29 merit badges.

During his Court of Honor, he was also recognized for achieving a Bronze Palm. Etters also has earned his CPR certification, Cyber Chip, Firem’n Chip, Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award and Totin’

Chip, and was the highest qualifying score in archery for the compound bow at Boy Scout camp in 2014. Additionally, Etters is a member of the Order of the Arrow.

For his Eagle Scout service project, Etters remodeled the kitchen area of the J.K. Yearick Community Center in Howard by repairing the walls, relocating cabinetry, installing new countertops, creating a pass-through and installing new flooring.

Guests and presenters at the ceremony included Patrick Corbett, of the Bellefonte Elks Lodge; Rick Van Horn, representing the Sons of the American Revolution; Mark Higgins, Centre County commissioner; Bryan Sampsell, Centre County sheriff; Gene Confer, representing Howard VFW Post 8269; Jack Oakes, representing the Nittany Leathernecks; Norm Wolform, representing the Family Campers and RVers; U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson; and Phil Winchell, representing both the Howard Area Lions Club and Howard Borough Council.

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U.S. CONGRESSMAN Glenn “GT” Thompson, left, presents a citation to Boy Scout Zach Etters following a Court of Honor ceremony held recently in Howard.

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October 26-November 1, 2017

AccuWeather readies supplies for hurricane victims

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — AccuWeather staff members on Oct. 23 were busy sorting, packing and loading supplies that will soon be delivered to a remote town in Puerto Rico that was devastated by Hurricane Maria.

For the past week, the company-wide and community effort has seen donations of critical goods pour in at AccuWeather headquarters on Science Park Road. As part of its “Rays of Hope” service initiative, AccuWeather adopted the town of Patillas, located on the southern part of Puerto Rico and one of the first places affected by Maria when it made landfall as a category 4 hurricane.

“We, of course, saw this disastrous hurricane heading toward Puerto Rico and we knew it would be a catastrophe given the state of the infrastructure to begin with and the severity of the hurricane,” said Joel Myers, AccuWeather founder, chairman and president. “So we knew it was going to be a humanitarian crisis and wanted to help out in some way.”

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MEGAN CLITHEROW, left, helps Mary Linn Tiffany unload donations for AccuWeather’s “Rays of Hope” initiative, which is providing goods to hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico.

When Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas and Florida, FEMA and charitable organizations were in better position to marshal resources than they would be in Puerto Rico, Myers said. In those cases, in addition to AccuWeather meteorologists’ forecasts and warnings, Myers and his staff also calculated damage in Texas to be up to $190 billion, far more than the $8 billion that had been prognosticated elsewhere.

“We wanted to demonstrate how bad those hurricanes would be,” Myers said. “We went all out with that. That was important to show how extensive that disaster was.

The same thing with Florida, not quite as much damage but still a major event. I think that helped keep some people out of harm’s way and helped the recovery effort by focusing on the magnitude of the disaster.”

In Puerto Rico, AccuWeather saw an opportunity to contribute and address specific needs. The effort grew organically among staff members, who identified Patillas as one place in particular need. Patillas has no port access and has been largely cut off from relief efforts and supply shipments.

“We knew the isolated areas would be in even more dire straits,” Myers said. “We were able to identify a real need and a way to help. It just swelled within the company and I said let’s get behind it.”

Working with Patillas mayor Norberto Soto Figueroa, AccuWeather developed list of items — from diapers to bottled water to soap to non-perishable food — needed to help residents get through the crisis. The company reached out to the local community to contribute and has been collecting donations and filling a shipping container since Oct. 16.

“It’s been just an awesome response, not only within the company — so many people volunteering and contributing — but also spreading across the community,” Myers said.

People have been coming by regularly, sometimes making two or three trips, to deliver donations. Local businesses have provided discounts on needed items.

And a fund was established through Centre Foundation to stretch the donations further.

On Oct. 25, the shipping container began its trek to

Patillas. AccuWeather has partnered with New England Motor Freight to deliver the supplies, which will be sent to San Juan then trucked across the island.

Several AccuWeather employees will make the trip to ensure the goods get where they are needed.

“Many times in these situations there’s a lot of people that help and contribute, but not all the time does it get to the people that really need it,” Myers said. “We’re determined that will not happen here. We’re going to make sure this will be distributed to the people in needed in and around Patillas and that part of Puerto Rico.

That’s why we’re sending AccuWeather folks there to get this all distributed to make sure it gets to the people who are most needy and will benefit the most from these supplies.”

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The Penn State football team has done everything that’s been asked of it — and more — so far in 2017.

The Nittany Lions are 7-0, ranked No. 2 in the country and are coming off their biggest win ever over Michigan, the team that has plagued them the most since joining the Big Ten in 1993.

Penn State has exploded on offense almost every week, played shutout defense when needed, engineered last-minute drives, created turnovers and played well in all phases of the game.

In the 42-13 rout of Michigan on Oct. 21, everything came together for the Lions in front of a White Out crowd and a national television audience. Their balance and ability to play “complementary” football was not lost on head coach James Franklin.

“Good win for us, we’re 1-0 this week,” Franklin said in a bit of understatement after the Michigan win. “That’s a good opponent, but I’m pleased with how we’re playing right now. One of the things we’re doing, I haven’t been around it very much, we’re playing really good in all three phases and that doesn’t happen very often where offense, defense and special teams are all playing good enough to win.

“There’s still a lot of things that I think we can improve on, which is the exciting thing, but we’ve got 37 minutes to enjoy this win. I’m not talking about the next opponent and enjoy the heck out of this win for 37 minutes and then the next day we’ll focus on the next opponent.”

That next opponent is No. 6 Ohio State in a Big Ten East confrontation at the Horseshoe on Saturday, Oct. 28. The game is not for all the marbles yet — it’s only Week 5 of the Big Ten season — but the winner will have a huge advantage going down the home stretch.

The Buckeyes come in at 6-1 (4-0 in the conference) after stumbling a bit in a Week 2, 31-16 loss to Oklahoma at home Sept. 9. Since then, they have been a juggernaut, disposing of their last five opponents by an average scoring margin of 42 points. That stretch includes wins over Big Ten foes Nebraska, 56-14, Rutgers, 56-0, and Maryland, 62-14.

Without question, the leader for OSU is J.T. Barrett. The senior quarterback has thrown for 1,838 yards so far and 21 touchdowns. He has completed 66 percent of his passes (138-207) and has thrown just one interception.

What makes Barrett even more effective — and more problematic for Penn State — is his ability to

save plays with his legs. Barrett’s run for 359 yards on 70 carries so far and scored another five touchdowns. He is the second-leading rusher on the team with an average of 51 yards per game and behind leading rusher J.K. Dobbins’ average of 110 per game.

Ohio State also has eight receivers with double-digit receptions and triple-digit yards. That group is led by Paris Cambpell, with 28 catches for 405 yards, and K.J. Hill, with 28 catches for 274 yards.

Defensively, the Buckeyes are just as tough. Opponents get just 109 yards on the ground and 305 total. They’ve made 58 tackles-for-loss and 18 sacks, snared seven interceptions and recovered six fumbles.

Defensive end Nick Bosa is a handful along the defensive line with 10 tackles for loss, four sacks and a fumble recovery.

Defensive backs Damon Webb and Jordan Fuller are the leading tacklers on the team with 34 and 33 tackles, respectively.

Compile all of that and then factor in Penn State’s stunning, come-from-behind victory at Beaver Stadium last year that will be stoking the fire for OSU, and it shakes out as a formidable task for the Nittany Lions.

When asked about how this game compares to other big games the Ohio State has played recently, head coach Urban Meyer pointed to leadership and preparation as being the Buckeyes’ key to success.

“We’ve had templates when our team played their very best against the best opposition,” he said at his Oct. 23 press conference in Columbus. “We’ve had a few years like that but obviously the most obvious one was 2014.

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PITTSBURGH Sept. 9 Beaver Stadium Result: W 33-14 Attendance: 109,898

GEORGIA STATE Sept. 16 Beaver Stadium Result: W 56-0 Attendance 102,746

at Iowa Sept. 23 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, Iowa Result: W 21-19 Attendance: 66,205

INDIANA Sept. 30 Beaver Stadium Result: W 45-14 Attendance: 107,542

at Northwestern Oct. 7 Ryan Field Evanston, Ill. Result: W 31-7 Attendance: 41,061

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Only good against Michigan Where to start? There is so much to talk about that was good about Penn State’s win over Michigan that it would take more than a few pages here to cover it all.

There were some things that stood out, however, in what turned out to be a satisfying night for Penn State fans everywhere.

big names on offense, defense and even special teams all excelled. Saquon Barkley set the tone early with a TD bolt on the second play of the game.

■ Turning the tables.

This victory was almost a mirror-image of last season’s loss in Ann Arbor.

THE GOOD:

THE BAD:

■ Preparation.

Penn State had a week off before the game and it showed. The first two times the Lions touched the ball they swept to touchdowns and a 14-0 lead.

Michigan responded, but the Wolverines’ two first-half touchdowns were all the well-versed PSU defense would give up.

■ White Out. It’s been said time and again that there are few college venues as exciting and raucous as a Penn State White Out. That was true again on Oct. 21.

■ The stars were out.

Marquee players have to show up in marquee games, and Penn State’s

■ Celebrate!

According to head coach James Franklin, the amount of time his players and coaches had to celebrate the biggest win of the 2017 season so far was 37 minutes.

■ Road trip.

The next game will be in Columbus, Ohio, where the reception and hospitality will be less than warm.

Opportunities there nonetheless.

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DAESEAN HAMILTON (5) streaks past Michigan defenders as the Nittany Lions extended their unbeaten streak to seven games.

Hamilton led Penn State in catches and yards during the game. He caught six passes for 115 yards.

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RECEIVING Saquon Barkley: 32-448 (14, 3 TD) DaeSean Hamilton: 28-481 (17.2, 4 TD) Juwan Johnson: 27-333 (12.3, 1 TD) SCORING Saquon Barkley: 72 points (12 TD) Tyler Davis: 54 points (6 FG, 36 K)

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Team Leaders RUSHING J.K. Dobbins: 138-207 (7.8, 5 TD) J.T. Barrett: 70-421 (5.1, 5 TD) PASSING J.T. Barrett: 138-207-1, 1,838, 21 TD

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State coach James Franklin waited little time following the Oct. 21 42-13 victory over Michigan to bring up the surprise look that sprung Saquon Barkley for a 69yard score on the second play of the game.

“The ‘wildcat’ was mainly just because I know how much everyone loves the ‘wildcat,’” Franklin said with a smile. It was a selfaware reference to earlier in his tenure at Penn State, when the wildcat was a frequent staple of the offense, and frequently criticized along the way.

“I know you didn’t call it that because you guys love the ‘wildcat’ so much. That’s what it is, it’s the ‘wildcat.’ But where we did a great job is, we didn’t show it. So, instead of lining up and putting the quarterback out wide, we’re able to shift to it at the last minute so they can’t go to a ‘wildcat’ check. We had some wrinkles in there.

“We also watched on film

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and felt like if watched in a static empty, that we could get Saquon matched up on a linebacker. That’s what they had shown on film and that’s what we were able to do today and I thought that created some opportunities for us.”

Safe to say it worked.

And that wasn’t the only new look Penn State pulled out of the bag. Barkley would motion out wide and run an actual route during the game. In most cases, Barkley starts plays in the slot only to motion back toward McSorley. Against Michigan he ran, and found himself nearly pulling down a catch that may have sprung him for another score.

Penn State fans were watching the Nittany Lions enter a unique stage in their progression — an experienced team able to build on its foundation of plays with even more looks and variations.

Of course, that requires practice, and that itself is an art form and a balancing act.

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CONFERENCE OVERALL W-L % W-L % 4-0 1.000 6-1 .857 4-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 6-1 .857 2-2 .500 5-2 .714 2-2 .500 3-4 .429 1-3 .250 3-4 .429 0-4 0.00 3-4 .429

West W-L % Wisconsin 4-0 1.000 Northwestern 2-2 .500 Nebraska 2-2 .500 Iowa 1-3 .250 Minnesota 1-3 .250 Purdue 1-3 .250 Illinois 0-4 0.00

W-L % 7-0 1.000 4-3 .571 3-4 .429 4-3 .571 3-4 .571 3-4 .429 2-5 .286

BIG TEN SCHEDULE OCT. 28 Penn State at Ohio State Indiana at Maryland Michigan State at Northwestern Minnesota at Iowa Nebraska at Purdue Rutgers at Michigan Wisconsin at Illinois Lions, from page 19 “Last year would probably fall in the opposite category against the best teams — we didn’t play our best.

That’s leadership, that’s toughness, that’s coaching, that’s power of the unit. Those are all things we’ve worked so hard from February until now.

“I call it a culture within a program. And culture is driven by leaders. If you have very strong leaders on the field and very strong leaders in the coaching rooms, you tend to have very great performances against great teams.”

That very much sounds like Meyer is planning to have the Buckeyes uber-ready for the Lions.

But Penn State is not without some extra motivation of its own. Last year, after beating OSU, winning the Big Ten East and winning the Big Ten Championship, the Nittany Lions were still passed over (in favor of Ohio State) for a spot in the national playoff.

Penn State would like nothing better than to correct that oversight beginning with a win this weekend.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.

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Handing out grades following win over Michigan

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

It was something else, with Penn State pretty much blowing the doors off a Michigan team that rarely gives up points, yards, chances or just about anything on defense. The Nittany Lions struck first, and short of the second quarter never really looked back en route to a convincing 42-13 final.

Penn State was the better team in every area, and that was clearer and clearer the longer the game went along. Michigan managed to make things close after taking an early punch, but the Wolverines didn’t really have the staying power. On a night Penn State wanted to make a statement, the Nittany Lions did that in a more emphatic fashion than anyone expected.

OFFENSE: A

For a unit that will probably never meet the expectations fans have set for it, the Nittany Lions did everything well against a defense that should have given Penn State fits.

A wildcat wrinkle later, and Saquon Barkley was 69 yards down the field and into the end zone. DaeSean Hamilton’s renaissance continued, as he pulled down six catches for 115 yards. And, while Trace McSorley was a little shaky in the early going, his second half was outstanding and his legs made plays in a big way as he ran for three touchdowns and threw for one to Barkley. (McSorley has now thrown a touchdown pass in 22 straight games, second best in the nation.)

Penn State gave up two sacks all night and converted four of seven third downs against a defense that is the best in the nation in that area. The Nittany Lions’ 506 yards of offense was nearly split between running and passing, touchdowns, big plays and key drives. There were a few miscues and almosts, but Penn State will win a lot of games if it keeps playing like that.

DEFENSE: A

Seven sacks, eight tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and one recovery, just 269 yards of total offense given up. There isn’t much more you could have asked for from this defense.

Penn State came into the game hearing about Michigan’s vaunted unit and left having reminded everyone why the Nittany Lions can make a claim of their own to that No. 1 spot among the defensive corps in the nation.

Jason Cabinda was outstanding with 13 tackles, while Koa Farmer had a quietly effective seven-tackle night. Shareef Mill-

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TRACE MCSORLEY (9) stretches the ball over the goal line under a sea of Michigan defenders during the Nittany Lions’ 42-13 victory Oct. 21. McSorley scored three rushing touchdowns during the game and also tossed one. er was effective from the edge, and Penn State’s secondary was as good as ever.

Michigan has a good number of offensive issues all on its own, but Penn State’s defense never really broke.

At the end of the day, the Nittany Lions are playing championship defense right now, and that was all the more evident Oct. 21.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B+

Considering this group didn’t actually do anything wrong, and bumping the grade down is a little unfair, the only reason it isn’t higher is simply because Penn State avoided having to use its field goal unit at all. Tyler Davis was otherwise perfect with his extra points and consistent on kickoffs. Blake Gillikin only had to punt twice and averaged 49.5 yards with a 56yard long to flip the field.

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All told, big games are often determined by special teams, and Penn State made sure that in the very least this group wasn’t a liability. And, if anything, it was an asset.

OVERALL: A

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and then each week we kind of go back.

What do we want to use from our overall playbook? What do we want to use that we ran in camp? The fact that we have some recall helps.

“So, all the stuff you’ve seen tonight, we’ve run before so now you can kind of go back to the guys and say, OK, we’re going to focus on this this week because of the matchups or the leverage or the angles creating space or green grass or whatever it may be.

“We’re able to do that. Once again, because we have a mature football team, and they can recall on previous experience. Yeah, I think there are also are some things that Brent (Pry) and Charles (Huff) and Joe (Moorhead) try to save for the second half of the season so that you can kind of have a little bit more variety in your game plan when you need it.”

Will it be enough to beat Ohio State?

We’ll get that answer in a few days. But after the Michigan game, it’s not hard to imagine the answer being “yes.”

“You can come up with 125 plays like that, but you can’t get them all practiced vs. all the (defensive) looks (required),” Franklin said earlier in the week. “What is that fine line of balance that you have enough in the game plan that you’re not predictable and can keep the defense or the offense off balance? With a more experienced offense, the bigger that number can be.”

The real wrinkle though might be that Penn State isn’t really creating wrinkles for specific teams. It’s just opening the playbook wider and wider, creating variations of the same basic concepts along the way. For fans and opponents it’s new, but for Penn State, it’s just more of what they’ve practiced.

“It’s stuff that we worked on in camp,” Franklin said of the new looks. “We had another play that Joe (Moorhead) wanted to call, and I just said I prefer you not, plays that we’ve been running in camp

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The biggest game of the year to date for Penn State and the Nittany Lions passed with flying colors. Are there things to pick apart? Sure. But against one of the best defensive teams in the country, Penn State was largely its usual effective self. Joe Moorhead won the battle of the coordinators, and Penn State’s title hopes are alive and kicking for another week.

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High School Football Week 10 A recap of last week’s games and a look into what to expect this week

Bellefonte to head to BEA for annual Curtin Bowl

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With Week 10 of the high school football season coming up and four of the six county teams playing their season finales — including the big Curtin Bowl game at BEA — it would be easy to overlook the events of Week 9.

Which, come to think of it, would not be an entirely bad thing.

All five Centre County teams suffered losses to varying degrees last week, and all of them, except for St. Joe’s on a bye week, will be eagerly turning their heads toward Week 10, and perhaps beyond.

Here’s the schedule:

BELLEFONTE (7-2) AT BALD EAGLE AREA (4-5) FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Bellefonte went into Chestnut Ridge on Oct. 20 looking to improve to 8-1 in what would be essentially an even-up game against the Lions, who were also 7-1.

Down by just 12-7 at halftime, things were working, though not perfectly, but the Raiders let their eyes wander in the second half. A busted play, a tipped pass and CR’s all-everything quarterback Logan Hauck tipped the game toward the Lions in the third quarter, and Bellefonte couldn’t answer.

Hauck was held relatively in check before halftime, but the senior made up for it in second half, running for two

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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Derek Henry (6) makes a tackle on a Jersey Shore ball carrier in a 31-7 loss Oct. 20. The all-purpose player has rushed the ball nine times this season for 141 yards and two touchdowns, and caught 16 passes for 150 yards and a receiving score. As the signal caller, he is 19-of-47 for 281 yards and two touchdowns.

touchdowns and throwing for two more in a 41-21 Chestnut Ridge win.

Hauck finished with over 300 yards of total offense, 155 running, and he accounted for all six of the Lions’ touchdowns.

The win moved CR’s record to 8-1, while Bellefonte fell

to 7-2 with the loss.

The Raiders, however, will not have much time to decry their performance because the loss does not eliminate them from any of their major goals. Not only that, but BEA and the Curtin Bowl Trophy loom in the very near future.

BEA also suffered a one-sided loss Oct. 20, 31-7, to a very physical and defensive-minded team from Jersey Shore.

The Bald Eagles scored first in this game, but Bulldog running back Kyle Tomb, quarterback Elijah Shemory and the defense took over from there. Jersey Shore scored the final 31 points of the game unanswered and along the way snuffed out any offensive spark BEA tried to ignite.

The Curtin Bowl will likely come down to a clash of two offenses. BEA is in transition because of injuries to its starting quarterback Jaden Jones and having to go with receiver/running back Derek Henry. Henry had a strong performance in the Eagles’ win at Clearfield, but he struggled against Jersey Shore. And now with Jones possibly coming back this week, it is up in the air how BEA will align its offense.

Bellefonte has no such problem. Quarterback Dylan Deitrich has been outstanding all season, and even in a 20-point loss, the Raiders chalked up just short of 300 yards in offense and 215 yards rushing.

The challenge for the Eagles, then, is to try to contain Deitrich and move the ball enough to keep the Raider offense on the bench. Scoring some points early wouldn’t hurt either.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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Urban Meyer not short on praise for Saquon Barkley

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer knows what everyone with eyes and a pulse knows: Saquon Barkley is really, exceptionally good at football.

“He’s the best all-purpose guy we’ve probably faced in probably, maybe, my career,” Meyer said during his Oct. 23 media conference. “He’s obviously a great running back. But they do a good job using him and creating matchup issues. I think back when I had Percy Harvin, we did some of that.”

Barkley is no stranger to Ohio State, either. The now-junior ran for 194 yards against the Buckeyes in 2015 during his last trip to Columbus on 26 carries. While the Nittany Lions lost that night, it was something of a coming out part for Barkley, who cut and jumped and sprinted around a vaunted Ohio State defense.

In 2016, the upset bid by the Nittany Lions wasn’t short on Barkley either, although his 12-carry, 99-yard night was a bit more subdued. However, unlike 2015, this time Barkley caught the ball three times for 70 yards, a regular addition to his arsenal now in 2017.

“But his threat — no disrespect for the great running backs. You have different ways of bottling up great running backs,” Meyer added. “It’s hard, especially this guy, really hard. But the fact that they motion him out and create matchup nightmares, that’s what makes this guy — I’d be careful to say this — but he’s as good an all-purpose running back we’ve seen. And that’s 30 years.”

Considering all the players Meyer has been around over the years, that’s high praise, and considering the stakes involved this weekend, everyone will be watching No.26 each and every play.

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October 26-November 1, 2017

Baseball league gives adults a chance to play

By TOMMY BUTLER sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — It’s hard to find anything that can bring people together like a day at the ballpark. Baseball is America’s game, after all, and Centre Sluggers Baseball League has been giving players an opportunity to suit up and take the field since 2001.

Centre Sluggers is an eight-team league made up of around 120 players, all at least 28 years old. Every game throughout the season is played on Sundays, with two games each at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Each season starts toward the end of May and ends in late September or early October, depending on make-up game schedules.

“One of the best things the league has done is make every game on Sunday,” said Jason Bickle, league president and player-manager. “Everyone has a family going on, vacation and work. We don’t want to make it difficult to play.”

Most games during the season are played on the State College Teener League Fields. One of the coolest experiences players in the league have is the opportunity to play a game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, where the State College Spikes play.

Each season, every team gets at least one opportunity to play on the Cardinals’ affiliate’s field. Centre Sluggers schedules their games at Medlar on a weekend the Spikes are away. “(At Medlar Field) is where I play my best ball,” said Bickle. “Whenever I go to Medlar for the midseason games, I play awesome.”

The league’s championship game is also played at Medlar Field. All eight teams make the playoffs, with an equal

chance at reaching Medlar one more time before the end of the year. The league is looking to bring the third-place game into the stadium as well in the next couple of years.

“We want to have a ‘come out to the ballpark’ tryout before the championship (for players interested in joining),” said Bickle. “We want to try to get the community to come out and play ball.”

Centre Sluggers uses wooden bats and plays by mostly the same rules as major league teams do. The league does use a few variations of the mercy rule and other safety rules.

One interesting rule limits the length that pitchers between the ages of 28 and 35 can pitch to nine outs total. “(The pitching rule) is trying to make (the league) more fair,” said Bickle. “Can you imagine a 28-year-old guy throwing a no-hitter for a whole game? That’s frustrating.”

The league has doubled in size since its formation and is continuing to look for new ways to improve. Centre Sluggers is accepting of players from all skill levels.

Some players have moved to the Sluggers league after spending time in the Centre County Baseball League, while many others joined after a multi-year hiatus.

“Before I joined Centre Sluggers League I hadn’t played baseball for definitely 15 years,” said Bickle. “Immediately, I was hooked.”

“Of course, playing baseball (is one of my favorite things in the league), though I think the neat thing is getting to know the players on the other teams,” said John Young, one of the league’s former presidents. “You get to know a lot of guys you’d probably never run into otherwise, you make a lot of friends that way.”

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JASON BICKLE, right, president of Centre Sluggers, presented the championship trophy to Pirates manager Gary Sams following the 2017 season.

No matter who you talk to around the league one thing is clear: They play because they love the game. Every inning is competitive and strategic without being stressful. Everybody is there to have fun first and foremost.

“It’s a lot of fun,” said Young. “It keeps me from having to go out and learn to play golf.”

The league is always looking for more players.

“I would say (to someone interested in joining) would be to come out and watch a game or two to see what you thing,” said Young. “We’ve also got a 40-and-over league … so if you’re over 40, that’s a good place to start, though some players play in both.”

Centre Sluggers remember Gummo

By TOMMY BUTLER sports@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Long-time Centre Sluggers player and manager John Gummo, owner of the Family Clothes Line, passed away Sept. 27 at the age of 64, three days after his second championship game in a row with the Rays.

To say that Gummo enjoyed the game of baseball would be an understatement.

On the field, he was easygoing and easy to get along with.

“He always respected me as I respected him,” said Jason Bickle, league president.

“After the games, he always gave me some extra respect for playing a good game versus them, even if we lost. The respect always stayed the same.”

Though he never sought praise and recognition, Gummo was a huge part of

not only Centre Sluggers, but the community as a whole.

“Whether it was building a baseball field for the Bald Eagle Teener League or donating back in many ways to the local sports teams and charities … he simply wanted to help out,” reads his obituary.

One of his most well-known achievements is building The Family Clothesline in State College from the ground up. Technically starting underground in a basement, Gummo grew his business into one of the largest and most successful Penn State retail store in town.

In memory of Gummo, Bickle and the rest of the Centre Sluggers league plan on adding an all-star or pickup game to the schedule in future seasons. The Gummo family has set up a $10,000 scholarship for the Tyrone community, and the game will help to raise money for the scholarship.

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CHAMBERSBURG (0-8) AT STATE COLLEGE (6-2) FRIDAY, OCT. 27

The State College Little Lions ran into a Harrisburg team Oct. 20 that is deep, talented and on a mission.

SC went in and battled through the first half down just 21-13. But the Harrisburg trio of DE/running back Micah Parsons, receiver Shaquon Anderson-Butts and quarterback Yahmir Wilkerson were too much in the second half, as the Cougars pulled away in a 51-28 win.

That’s tame compared to what Harrisburg did to this week’s SC opponent, winless Chambersburg. On Oct. 6, the Cougars ran pretty much all over the field in an 82-3 win in Chambersburg.

There is no question that the Harrisburg game was the low point for the Trojans, but so far this season there have not been any high ones.

Since that night, Chambersburg lost to Cedar Cliff, 3514, and Central Dauphin, 44-7. And now, the Trojans will be visiting State College to face a still very good team on the rebound and gearing up for its final two games. Not a pleasant assignment.

Look for SC to make some attitude corrections going into its season finale against arch-rival Central Dauphin.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field.

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA (1-8) AT CURWENSVILLE (7-2) FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Philipsburg-Osceola played its first game on the newly completed stadium on the P-O campus on Oct. 20 against Clearfield.

The stadium, the field, the atmosphere and the weather were all nearly perfect. The game itself, for the Mountaineers, not so much.

The Bison scored on their first play from scrimmage with a long pass and then again less than three minutes later on another bomb. By halftime it was 35-0, and it ended at 49-7. P-O scored on a 2-yard run by Bubba Slogosky, but that was far too late to affect the outcome.

The Centre County Gazette Curwensville is 7-2 coming into this game of close neighbors, and the Golden Tide has wins over Cameron County, Smethport, Sheffield, Port Alleghany, Brockway, Ridgway and Elk County. The two losses came at Kane, 59-0, and to Bradford on Oct. 20 by a score of 23-14.

Curwensville piles up over 320 yards of offense per game and is led by senior quarterback Bryce Timko. Timko’s completed 73 of 145 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017.

In the backfield with him is senior Nick Steward, a 1,000-yard rusher who has scored 18 touchdowns, and the two combine for more than 270 yards of offense per game.

Curwensville can score points, something P-O has shown flashes of this season but not with any consistency.

The Mounties have played against bigger schools and had a tougher schedule, so it will be interesting to see what effect that might have on this game.

On paper, Curwensville has a definite advantage.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

PENNS VALLEY (2-7) AT COWANESQUE VALLEY (2-7) FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Penns Valley marched up and down the field against Tyrone on Oct. 20, outgained the Eagles by over 120 yards, but couldn’t put it into the end

zone.

Five times the Rams paraded into the red zone came away with nothing, and Tyrone, consequently, was able to escape with a 28-6 win.

Sophomore quarterback Aaron Tobias passed for 335 yards on 30 completions, and the Rams added another 145 rushing, but all those yards led to only one second-quarter touchdown. Tyrone, on the other hand, took full advantage of three Brandon Loose scores and held on for its third win of the season.

Penns Valley will now finish its regular season at 2-7 Cowanesque Valley in Westfield on Friday, Oct. 27.

The Indians have not had a good year offensively, gaining just over 160 yards per game, and they have lost their last four games in a row. Their last win was at Wyalusing Valley on Sept. 22.

Penn State Hockey falls 3-2 in OT

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — As a somewhat innocuous pass came toward Penn State defenseman Kris Myllari’s feet, he stumbled, falling over backwards. The puck, on a new course, found its way to the stick of American International College’s Dominik Florian, and moments later the back of the net behind Chris Funkey.

And Penn State fell, 3-2, in overtime.

The loss, Penn State’s third of the season, was deserved. AIC took it to the Nittany Lions, never falling behind by more than a goal after Cole Hults scored 8:58 into the game on a power play, his second of the series on a beautiful pass from Denis Smirnov.

Even as Nate Sucese put Penn State ahead 2-1 in the third period, it took just over three minutes for the Yellow Jackets to respond. By the time Myllari fell, even a win would have felt false for the Nittany Lions. They would have survived far more than anything else.

The loss itself will hurt Penn State’s postseason chances for as long as they are alive. However, it’s the root cause of that loss that could doom those chances before they’re even born.

Where the problem lies might just be found a season ago. The Nittany Lions have long since mentioned their postseason loss to Denver, almost in reverence, as an example of how great teams play. The Pioneers, a flashy bunch rolling out four lines that each were one of the best in the nation, are a showcase of what elite skill can do, but to boil that down to simply skill will be doing their play a disservice.

Simply put, Denver is good at everything.

“So there are a couple of lines at DU that move the puck very well, and we would like to get better in that area,” Guy Gadowsky said, following the game. “But I hope the lesson that we learned against Denver was that their forecheck was phenomenal, it was extremely fast, it was extremely tenacious and when they were playing in the offensive zone they were playing as tenacious and as fast as their forecheck.

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“And, I hope we learned that lesson as well, because they’re skilled, but they didn’t win the national championship on skill I’ll tell you that. They play extremely hard and they go to the net hard.”

For Gadowsky, the frustration is evident. Penn State’s meteoric rise was largely on the backs of high-effort play coupled with slamming pucks into the net time and time again. The Nittany Lions played with the knowledge that they weren’t the most skilled, but what they lacked in pure talent they could make up for with effort.

And it worked. By and large, it’s what got the Nittany Lions to the postseason.

While there is a mixture of reasons why that team hasn’t quite arrived again in 2017, it still isn’t there. Penn State managed 47 shots on goal Oct. 18 , and just 31 Oct. 20. While both numbers would work quite well in the NHL, it hasn’t quite matched the output of seasons prior.

The results, from the standpoint of consistency, haven’t been there.

“I think we are a skilled team, but that’s not how we scored goals last year,” Gadowsky said. “That’s not how the game is played anymore. It’s a man’s game in front of net and we scored a lot of goals from the paint last year and we’re not getting that done this year.

“We’re not playing the Penn State hockey that made us successful last year, we’re playing a different game that I’m not sure anybody is good enough to play that game.

We’re not the ultra-skilled team that we can play the way we’re playing offense right now.”

The good news for Penn State and Nittany Lion fans is that the issues can be corrected. The bad news is, it speaks to a mental side that can take far longer to embrace.

And that’s an inherent complacency that comes with success.

“It makes me think, was I surprised that we didn’t handle last year when we were ranked No.1, and was I surprised that we didn’t handle it well? And there have been some warning signs, keeping the eye on the ball after you win a championship. So, am I surprised?” said Gadowsky.

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GAGE McCLENEHAN (22) turns the corner during an Oct. 20 loss to Jersey Shore. McClenehan, a sophomore running back, leads the team in rushing yards from scrimmage. He has amassed 457 yards on the ground on 72 carries. He also has six rushing touchdowns.

Going in, the Rams will certainly be concentrating on their red-zone offenses against a team that they seem to match up well against.

PV has had an unrelenting, and somewhat unlucky, schedule this season, and this game may be a chance for the Rams to show their growth throughout the year. That could be especially true in the passing game with an improving Tobias.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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2017 Schedules & Scores State College Little Lions (6-2) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Nov. 4

State College 45, J.P. McCaskey 12 State College 55, Hollidaysburg 27 State College 56, Mifflin County 7 State College 62, Mechanicsburg 25 State College 70, Carlisle 14 Cumberland Valley 36, State College 21 State College 34, Central Dauphin East 14 Harrisburg 51, State College 28 CHAMBERSBURG 7 p.m. at Central Dauphin 7 p.m.

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Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3

Philipsburg-Osceola 32, West Branch 14 Bald Eagle 48, Philipsburg-Osceola 0 Bellefonte 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 8 Tyrone 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 21 Chestnut Ridge 56, Philipsburg-Osceola 14 Penns Valley 48 Philipsburg-Osceola 24

Central 55, Philipsburg-Osceola 0

Huntingdon 61, Philipsburg-Osceola 6 Clearfield 49, Philipsburg-Osceola 7 at Curwensville 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Academy 7 p.m.

Penns Valley Rams (2-7) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22

Penns Valley 22, Punxsutawney 21 Clearfield 42, Penns Valley 12 Bald Eagle 33, Penns Valley 6 Central 51, Penns Valley 8 Huntingdon 56, Penns Valley 8

Sept. 29

Penns Valley 48 Philipsburg-Osceola 24

Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

Bellefonte 35, Penns Valley 20 Chestnut Ridge 42, Penns Valley 14 Tyrone 28, Penns Valley 6 at Cowanesque Valley 7 p.m.

Central Mountain Wildcats (0-8) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

Williamsport 34, Central Mountain 7 Hughesville 31, Central Mountain 13 Shikellamy 48, Central Mountain 7 Bellefonte 34, Central Mountain 31 Clearfield 49, Central Mountain 10 Mifflinburg 35, Central Mountain 28 Selinsgrove 40, Central Mountain 3 Hollidaysburg 52, Central Mountain 18 at Jersey Shore 7 p.m.

Bellefonte Red Raiders (7-2) Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

Bellefonte 17, Jersey Shore 13 Huntingdon 52, Bellefonte 31 Bellefonte 42, Philipsburg-Osceola 8 Bellefonte 34, Central Mountain 31 Bellefonte 49, Tyrone 14 Bellefonte 55, Clearfield 22 Bellefonte 35, Penns Valley 20 Bellefonte 49, Central 22 Chestnut Ridge 41, Bellefonte 21 at Bald Eagle Area 7 p.m.

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PSU tops InterMat preseason rankings Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State wrestling team, winner of six of the last seven NCAA titles, will enter the season ranked No. 1 in the nation in InterMat’s preseason Tournament Power Index.

Eight Nittany Lions are listed in InterMat’s preseason weight-by-weight rankings, as well.

Head coach Cael Sanderson’s squad is ranked No. 1, with 147.5 points, while Ohio State is second at 136.0, Michigan third at 100.5, Oklahoma State fourth with 85.5 and Missouri fifth with 68.0. The Nittany Lions also are No. 1 on InterMat’s preseason dual meet rankings list.

Penn State’s five returning national champions are all ranked No. 1 at their

respective weights to begin the season.

Senior Zain Retherford, two-time champion and a three-time All-American, is No. 1 at 149; junior Jason Nolf, national champion and two-time finalist, is No. 1 at 157; sophomore Vincenzo Joseph, returning NCAA champ, is No. 1 at 165; sophomore Mark Hall, returning NCAA champ, is No. 1 at 174; and junior Bo Nickal, national champion and two-time finalist, is No. 1 at 184.

Returning All-American Nick Nevills, a junior, is ranked No. 4 at 285, and senior Matt McCutcheon, a three-time NCAA qualifier, is ranked No. 4 at 197, giving Penn State seven individuals ranked in the top four. Senior transfer Corey Keener, a three-time qualifier at Central Michigan, is ranked No. 15 at 133.

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PENN STATE sophomore goalie Peyton Jones (31) deflects the puck from the goal during a game against American International College.

Hockey, from page 25 “Yes, but it happens. It’s a good lesson for the coaching staff, we have to really reevaluate how we’re going about things.

We certainly have to get back to our roots as coaches and really stress the things that

make us successful rather than expecting it to happen. So that’s on my shoulders.”

Only time will tell if and when the Nittany Lions can get back to those basics that made them so deadly not 12 months ago.

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NATIONAL CHAMPION and two-time finalist Jason Nolf returns to the Nittany Lions wrestling team as a junior in 2017-18. He will again wrestle in the 157-pound weight class.

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Henrie named top boater at Farmington Slalom

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Alden Henrie, of Snow Shoe, capitalized on his European training this past summer and achieved the best score of all paddlers at the recent Farmington Slalom in Connecticut. His score of 105.9 seconds was made in the C1 Men class, the singles canoe class with a single bladed paddle.

Traditional race boat kayak classes have always had the top scores that are faster. However, Henrie beat the Top K1 Men score of 110.1 made by Austin Huck, of Boston, and that of Ted Stiles’ 117.7 in the K1 Men Master class. Stiles lives in Portsmouth, N.H.

The Farmington Slalom is the last race in the New England Slalom Series for 2017. This year the series had a total of eight slaloms in locations in New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont. Each race usually had ALDEN HENRIE about 75 boats in kayak, canoe singles and canoe doubles classes. About a third of the boats were in open canoe classes, both singles and doubles events.

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Women’s Corner

Barbour named to Olympic advisory council Penn State News

and future course of engagement by the end of the year.

Barbour attended the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero for several days to support former and current Penn State student-athletes. Nittany Lion students delivered a record-setting performance in Rio, with eight Penn Staters earning medals in five competitions to break the school mark set in 1924. Penn State was tied for No. 8 nationally in Rio Olympics student-athlete medalists according to data from the NCAA. The Nittany Lions and Indiana tied for the Big Ten Conference lead with eight

medals in 2016 and were tied for No. 8 among all U.S. colleges and universities. The Nittany Lions’ eight different student-athlete medal winners were the most in the Big Ten. Penn State sent a school record contingent of 25 to the Rio Olympics.

Barbour directs one of the nation’s most comprehensive and successful athletic programs, which boasts an NCAA graduation success rate of 89 percent, winning 77 national championships and 104 Big Ten titles all-time.

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Lenz named Centre Helps executive director Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Centre Helps has announced the appointment of Leanne Lenz as executive director, effective Sunday, Jan. 1.

Lenz completed the Centre Helps Hotline Training Program as a college junior in the fall of 2002. While filling her duties as a hotline volunteer, her commitment to the mission of Centre Helps grew stronger. She took on the roles of hotline trainer, youthful offenders program instructor and program coordinator.

She left Centre Helps in 2010, serving in a direct service position at Penn State’s Health Promotion and Wellness Depart-

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ment and gaining nonprofit leadership experience through work at Pennsylvania Certified Organic.

Lenz received her master’s degree in human resources and her bachelor’s degree in psychology, both from Penn State University. She resides in State Col-

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State director of athletics Sandy Barbour has been selected as one of the inaugural members of the United States Olympic Committee’s Collegiate Advisory Council.

The USOC recently announced the formation of the Collegiate Advisory Council to guide and strengthen Olympic sport programming at the collegiate level. The 11-member council is the first of its kind and represents the latSANDY BARBOUR est step taken by the USOC to increase collaboration with NCAA member institutions and conferences to elevate national engagement and support of Olympic sport opportunities.

Chaired by Kevin White, USOC board member and vice president and director of athletics at Duke University, the CAC is charged with bridging the gap between high-contributing collegiate stakeholders and the Olympic Movement.

“We understand how unique and vitally important our American collegiate athletics system is to both higher education and the Olympic Movement, which is why increased collaboration is needed to sustain and elevate this system together,” said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun.

“We are eager to map a course to work directly with collegiate leaders to support

elite student-athlete opportunities on campus and within our national teams.”

The CAC is comprised of collegiate administrators who have personally advocated for broad-based Olympic sport programming at the collegiate level and represent institutions that have historically contributed to Team USA’s success at the Olympic Games.

In addition to Barbour, council members include: ■ Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference commissioner ■ Greg Byrne, University of Alabama athletic director ■ Jay Jacobs, Auburn University athletic director ■ Bernard Muir, Stanford University athletic director ■ Rob Mullens, University of Oregon athletic director ■ Chris Plonsky, University of Texas director of women’s athletics ■ Gene Smith, The Ohio State University senior vice president and athletic director ■ Scott Stricklin, University of Florida athletic director ■ Kevin White, Duke University vice president and athletic director ■ Stan Wilcox, Florida State University vice president and athletic director Collegiate athletics are critical to Team USA’s success with nearly 80 percent of 2016 U.S. Olympians — and 85 percent of American medalists — having collegiate ties.

The council convened last week in Colorado Springs, Colo., to discuss current opportunities in the collegiate landscape.

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WPSU’s Satalia among those honored by PSU OOE Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Outreach and Online Education recently honored three people for their work and dedication to the university and the community. Patty Satalia, Sheila Gallucci-Davis and Jose Morales received the awards at the Penn State OOE Appreciation Dinner, held at the Nittany Lion Inn on Oct. 19.

Satalia, who retired after 30 years as a producer and host for WPSU Penn State, received the Dubin Pioneer Award. She began her career with WPGH-TV and WPTT-TV in Pittsburgh and WMAJ Radio in State College. She credited the people whose stories she told with her long-time success.

“I am hard-pressed to pick a favorite interview. Conversations with Yolanda King, Jane Goodall, Arun Gandhi and Sergei Khrushchev stand out in my memory, as do the hundreds of interviews with Penn State faculty,” Satalia said.

“I learned so much from all of them,

but one interview that stayed with me was with the Sankeys — dairy farmers in Clearfield County.

“Milk prices were down, costs were up, and to stay afloat, they decided to allow strip mining on their fields and sell their cows in a PATTY SATALIA government buyout program. I could almost cry when I recall Frank Sankey’s shaky voice as he described watching his docile cows herded onto trucks using high-voltage cattle prods.”

Sheila Gallucci-Davis, vice president and general counsel, corporate responsibility and philanthropy at Subaru of America Inc. and chairman of the Penn State OOE Advisory Board, received the Fischer Award of Distinction. Her contributions include helping to bring in Subaru as the lead corporate sponsor of

magical in watching as a person grows in their self-awareness, builds a strength of spirit, clarity of purpose and increased energy for life and work. I have been very fortunate to support such transformations in many of my clients and I strive to do the same within the Penn State World Campus community.”

Tracey Huston, interim vice president for Penn State Outreach and associate vice president for marketing and enrollment services for Penn State OOE, said all three honorees have a dedicated record of service to the university.

“As the face of WPSU for many years, Patty has always been a first-class professional and journalist,” Huston said. “Sheila has gone above and beyond to offer her time and resources to advance the mission of Penn State OOE, and Jose continues to give back through his commitment to build leaders of excellence. We are thrilled to honor such an outstanding group of dedicated individuals who have advanced Penn State’s vision in communities around the world.”

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“I graduated from Penn State and Dickinson School of Law, so my work with the Penn State OOE team was a natural for me,” Gallucci-Davis said. “It has been a true pleasure serving as a board member for nearly 10 years to help spread the reach and further the impact of Penn State OOE.” Jose Morales, owner and principal of Saviesa Solutions and member of the Penn State OOE Advisory Board, received the Penn State World Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award. Morales is a United States Naval Academy graduate and earned his iMBA from Penn State World Campus while serving with the U.S. Navy in Panama. He taught leadership courses at the U.S. Naval Academy, and then transitioned into public and private sectors.

“I find great reward in witnessing and helping good leaders become great leaders,” Morales said. “There is something

Professor educates community on financial literacy

By JOANNA CARRSCO Penn State News

UNIVERSITY PARK — Cathy Bowen, professor of agricultural and extension education and consumer issues, has spent nearly 30 years at Penn State helping Pennsylvanians and students to become financially literate and manage their resources. Much of Bowen’s work has focused on perennial consumer problems that help individuals and families strengthen their ability to navigate in society and improve their financial literacy.

During her decades of work at Penn State, Bowen has tackled consumer problems that originated from federal and state level public policies, such as providing personal finance classes to bankruptcy filers, educating the pubCATHY BOWEN lic about household waste management to protect the water supply, health insurance education and various projects to improve financial education in high schools.

Personal finance education has been a theme of Bowen’s work. In 2004, Bowen

launched the Penn State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help income-eligible individuals with a perennial need, filing a tax return. VITA is a nationwide program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service that relies heavily on local nonprofit organizations to reach those who need help at the local level.

Bowen’s long-term goal was to help taxpayers improve their financial literacy, since many would be coming back year after year to get help with their tax returns.

Bowen’s initial plan was to start at University Park and expand to all 67 counties with a program. While the program did make it to a few counties in Pennsylvania under the auspices of Penn State Extension, changes in personnel halted the expansion. However, the University Park program continued and actually expanded when law and accounting students began to volunteer.

Thirteen years later, student volunteers are at the heart of the Penn State VITA Program. During the 2017 filing season, 40 law and accounting students were responsible for assisting nearly 700 taxpayers file their income taxes. The monetary value of this volunteer effort was just under $1 million.

VITA volunteers must be prepared every fall and early spring to assist taxpayers with their returns. In exchange for

volunteering, students receive an excellent on-campus educational opportunity, Bowen said, that bridges classroom theory with life. The VITA program incorporates hands-on experience with a practical but important financial issue that the students will face in life. In addition, they have an opportunity to work with community members and develop their ability to interact with strangers — skills that are highly valued by employers. In short,

students who volunteer for VITA have an engaged scholarship experience while contributing to the community.

Bowen has published on the work with VITA and has another article forthcoming in November that focuses on health insurance and financial literacy of VITA taxpayers.

“It has been my goal to help people manage their resources to their benefit,” said Bowen.

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student-athletes earned at least a 3.0 GPA last spring. A total of 159 Nittany Lion students earned their degrees last year, including 114 in May, a school record in the spring semester.

Penn State student-athletes participated in more than 6,200 hours of community engagement last year.

Under Barbour’s leadership, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics was ranked No. 8 among the nation’s 65 Autonomy Five institutions in 2016-17, according to Yahoo! Sports.

The Nittany Lions won the NCAA Wrestling Championship, seven Big Ten titles and two EIVA crowns last year. Penn State has finished in the Directors’ Cup Top 10 four times in the past five years, and is one of only nine programs nationwide to have finished in the Top 25 in all 24 Learfield Directors’ Cup final standings.

She oversees broad-based program that supports approximately 800 student-athletes in 31 sports and an intercollegiate athletics staff of approximately 300. Penn State’s 31 programs are tied for fourth-highest among all 130 FBS institutions.

In June 2017, Barbour was recognized with the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

She was among four Football Bowl Subdivision athletic directors to receive the honor.

Penn State student-athletes broke several academic records in 2016-17, including earning a 3.14 combined gradepoint average during the spring semester.

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By taking away the anxiety of potentially making unwise selections, the process empowers individuals and couples to experience a less stressful custom-built home journey.

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Kitchen and bathroom renovations are still the most popular home renovations we see today. Many homeowners want to stay in their home because they like the neighborhood, but the home’s floor plan may be boxy and the kitchen and bath areas may be out of date.

Most kitchen remodels we see include an expansion of the kitchen, done by taking out a wall or completely changing the footprint of the kitchen area. Kitchen renovations often expand into an adjacent area, such as a comfortable family room or dining room, where family and friends can congregate.

The first place to start with your renovation is to do some research by clipping photos of kitchens and bathrooms you like from Internet sources or magazines. As you look over floor plan ideas, consider adding aging-inplace features such as lower counters, walk-in showers and wider doorways.

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Tackle these 5 home maintenance projects this fall StatePoint.net Fall is the perfect time to complete those pesky home maintenance projects left on your to-do list. If you’ve been putting off these chores, you’re not alone, but it could cost you. In fact, a national survey from Erie Insurance shows many Americans are putting themselves and their homes at financial risk by delaying important home maintenance tasks.

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THE ROOF

Twenty-three percent of homeowners admit they never inspect their roof or have it inspected unless there is a problem, according to the Erie Insurance survey. Unfortunately, replacing a roof is also one of the biggest expenses a homeowner may have if not maintained properly. Nationally, the average homeowner spends about $6,600 to install a new roof, but prices can soar upwards of $20,000.

Don’t be stuck with a hefty roof repair bill. Have it inspected to see if any shingles are damaged and need to be replaced.

The fall season is the optimal time to do so, since roofing is best installed when temperatures are cooler. Plus, you’ll catch any problems before winter weather kicks in.

THE GUTTERS

Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear of debris. Clogged gutters can lead to major issues like uneven floors, cracks in walls and interior water damage. This type of claim, also known as seepage, is a maintenance issue and often not covered under your home insurance policy. To prevent any major issues, clean gutters at least twice a year in fall and spring.

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Consider adding a large island with seating in the kitchen. Islands can be designed with legs and shelving to make them look more like furniture. Another trend is to include the microwave in the island instead of placing it over the stove.

Keep in mind trends such as using white or grey cabinets mixed with dark wood or painted cabinets to give the space more eye appeal.

Once you have some sketches of the kitchen or bath layout, you may want to work with your builder to get architectural illustrations and design plans. This can help you visualize the new space so adjustments can be made before construction begins. Once architectural drawings are done, the builder will be able to give you a fairly tight estimate on the overall cost of the project. If you are financing the project, the professional drawings and written estimate are often required by the lender to secure a loan.

Before construction starts, talk to your insurance agent to make sure the renovation is covered by your homeowner’s insurance. If you house burns down while

THE SUMP PUMP AND PIT

Sump pumps remove excess water from homes that would otherwise cause property damage. It’s important to clean a sump pump and its pit annually to keep basements dry and help prevent mold growth and water damage. Do this maintenance project in fall to help protect against heavy rainfalls and accumulated melting snow and ice of winter.

Now that you have your checklist, it’s time to roll up your sleeves while it’s still nice outside. Whether you’re a DIYer or prefer hiring a professional, crossing these projects off your to-do list will help ensure you’re safe and secure before temperatures drop.

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Next, create a board or booklet with your color scheme and choices of cabinet style, cabinet color, flooring, backsplash treatment, counter material and hardware, such as faucets and drawer pulls.

Lighting can include under cabinet lights on dimmers, pendant lights and even sconces. Make sure you have the exact dimensions of any new appliances so that the space is properly allocated.

For instance, new refrigerators are often higher, come in different depths and may be wider than older models. Your builder can help with the schematics to make sure that all electrical, telephone and gas lines are properly installed before the walls go up.

While the kitchen is being renovated, you will need to make arrangements to cook and do dishes in another area of your home, such as the laundry room. Using a contractor with a larger construction team can speed up the process and get you back into your kitchen or bathroom more quickly.

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Choral Society brings world to its doorstep Gazette staff reports

STATE COLLEGE — Jazz rhythms, South American instruments and languages from Arabic to Zulu highlight a lively year of choral programming for the State College Choral Society.

Now entering its 69th season, the 120-voice choral ensemble is presenting four concerts between November and April that will bring notable guests to town and treat audiences to fresh settings of traditional texts.

“It’s a dynamic repertoire that holds promise for a wide-ranging audience experience,” said music director Russ Shelley.

The group opens its season with “Sacred Rhythms” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown State College. The Elqui Trio and local jazz master Arthur Goldstein will join the society as it performs “Misa Criolla” and “Navidad Nuestra” by Ariel Ramírez and “To Hope! A Celebration” by Dave Brubeck.

In the days leading up to the concert, members of the Elqui Trio will visit local schools to share their knowledge of Latin American music and indigenous instruments.

At 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, also at Grace Lutheran Church, the group will present its third annual “Christmas With the Choral Society” concert, a free performance. The Bellefonte Area High School Chorale will join the group in performing Christmas carols, which include a generous helping of audience sing-alongs.

In April, a collaboration with Penn State will be performed in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his death.

The group finishes its season with “Sing Joyfully” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Grace Lutheran.

With styles spanning several hundred years, the concert will include Dan Forrest’s new major work, “Jubilate Deo.” The work uses seven languages and their respective musical styles.

The State College Choral Society is one of the largest community arts organizations in Centre County. From its inception as a small singing group performing Bach choruses, the ensemble has grown to more than 100 volunteer members who perform in two to five classical choral concerts, many accompanied by professional instrumentalists or a small orchestra, each performance season.

For more information or tickets, call (814) 404-9223 or visit www.scchoralsociety.org.

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‘A Madea Halloween’ gets lowest score in five years

By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette

Tyler Perry has been writing, directing, producing and starring in movies about his Madea character for more than 10 years. How is it that his new movie is so incompetently made?

If Perry were a first-time filmmaker, I could maybe chalk the film’s painfulness up to inexperience or a lack of resources.

But, since this is Perry’s 17th directorial effort, and these movies do well enough that he can easily arrange financing, I don’t feel unreasonable in saying that “Boo 2! A Madea Halloween” is simply the work of a hack.

As with the first “Boo!” film, the story sees spoiled teenager Tiffany (Diamond White) defying her father Brian (Perry) and sneaking off to a fraternity party on Halloween. The party is taking place at a remote lake where young people were killed a few decades earlier, so Tiffany might be in danger.

Brian’s Aunt Madea (also Perry) feels

the need to come to the rescue, and she drags along her brother Joe (Perry, again) and friends Hattie (Patrice Lovely) and Bam (Cassi Davis). Trouble is indeed afoot, because partygoers are being picked off by a pair of masked figures.

Could the murderers from all those years ago be back to finish what they started?

I’ll get the obvious complaint out of the way first: The movie isn’t funny.

As always, it’s crass humor supposedly made funnier by the grossest jokes being delivered by old people, one in drag. Jokes have their punchlines explained and repeated to diminishing returns, as if Perry thinks the reason we didn’t laugh is that we didn’t understand them. Actually, odds are that they weren’t very well-enunciated, but coherence would not greatly improve this material.

Even worse than Madea and her comedic antics is the dysfunctional relationship between Tiffany, Brian and his ex-wife Debrah (Taja V. Simpson).

The idea is that Brian is too strict and Debrah is too lenient and they need to

learn to cooperate. The problem is that the movie keeps making Brian 100 percent right on every issue, turning Debrah into an unfit and worthless parent.

A big point of contention is that Debrah buys Tiffany a car for her birthday, and Brian is peeved that Tiffany hasn’t done anything to earn the car or prove that she’s a responsible driver. Forget the whole “earn vs. gift” debate, it’s rendered entirely moot by Tiffany’s irresponsible driving. She doesn’t have a license, she drives like a maniac and she’s going to get somebody killed, possibly herself. She flat-out should not have her own car, and there is no room for compromise on the matter.

It’s the same thing with letting high-schooler Tiffany go to the frat party.

Zero good can come of it, Debrah is wholly wrong in letting her go and the message of parental cooperation is lost because one side must be completely discounted for Tiffany’s own good.

I have problems with a lot of things in “Boo 2! A Madea Halloween”:

■ Debrah’s new husband has a petty tendency to not acknowledge Brian when he’s around him, as if any adult would respect such childishness.

■ Tiffany and the frat boys clearly learned nothing from the traumatizing ending of the last movie.

■ Perry’s idea of a Christian message is for this movie to have a minor character with a “holier than thou” attitude.

■ Profanity is distractingly dubbed over, as if you’re watching a TV edit.

■ There are a ton of inconsistencies and impossibilities regarding what’s going on with the disappearing college kids at the lake.

■ There are too many more to mention.

I laughed exactly once at Joe’s cowardice, and otherwise found this movie to be consistently unpleasant and infuriating. It gets the lowest grade I’ve given in nearly five years.

Grade: DContact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.

Baltimore chef hired to lead kitchen at Elk Creek Café Gazette staff reports MILLHEIM — Elk Creek Café and Aleworks recently announced the hiring of chef Winston Blick to lead its farm-to-table kitchen in Millheim.

Blick has appeared in numerous books and articles and on television citing his love and appreciation for locally sourced food. He has cooked at the prestigious James Beard House, and appeared several times on the Food Network during his 25year career.

“Food has the power to evoke nostalgic memories, and transport us to another time or place,” Blick said. “I’m going to take a fresh look at what it means to be local, which means frequent seasonal menu changes and expansive daily specials that give me the freedom to explore and create exciting new dishes.”

Blick’s style blends bold flavors and down home comfort and is a perfect match for Elk Creek, said proprietor Tim Bowser.

“We’re so excited to have Chef Blick

in the kitchen,” Bowser said. “His bootson-the-ground approach to sourcing local ingredients creates a connection to farms and the community. His personal attention to food, from the field to the fork, can be seen in the care he takes in every dish.

“He is creating new twists on old favorites, fusing ethnic flavors and styles, while still letting the local ingredients be the star of the plate.”

On Sunday, Oct. 29, Elk Creek will formally introduce Blick to the public during a culinary journey of haute cuisine from the Chesapeake Bay. The event, Chesapeake in the Valley, will include Uncle Elmore’s Maryland crab soup, vegetable tartlette, fried oysters, seared day boat scallops, wild mushroom and roasted fall squash Wellington, rabbit and duck pot pie and more.

Seating is limited, and interested parties are encouraged to book reservations.

Blick also will reveal a new menu in November.

Born and raised in Maryland, growing up around watermen and farmers, Blick

got to taste the bounty of Maryland’s regional delicacies, which influences his cooking today.

For nine years, he owned and operated Clementine, a Baltimore restaurant with a strict farm-to-table philosophy, which included curing all of its own meat.

Blick has extended family in Williamsport and he recently moved his family to

the region. He said reconnecting to the area has sparked his creativity, bringing his love of food, from family recipes to James Beard, full circle.

“I’m excited to get back to my rural roots and reconnect to my love of cooking and community,” he said. “Like many locals, I feel so fortunate to have found Elk Creek.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

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

Safety checks — Free car seat safety checks are performed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Mount Nittany Health Boalsburg, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 466-7921.

Children’s activity — Literacy-enriching activities for toddlers featuring books and music are held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Children’s activity — A story time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays and crafts for kids ages 2 to 5 is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall.

Performance — Visitors are welcome to view the Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org.

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AROUND & IN TOWN What’s Happening, from page 34 Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com.

Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com.

Market — The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market, featuring local fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, meats and more, is open from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Boalsburg Military Museum park, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg.

Children’s activity — Children can improve reading skills by reading with Faolin, a trained therapy dog, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Register for 20-minute sessions by calling (814) 355-1516 or visiting the library.

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

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

Social — The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds a writers’ social every fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mad Mex in the Days Inn, State College.

Support group — The Narcotics Anonymous “Open Arms” group meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte.

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

Children’s activity — “Book Babies,” featuring interactive singing, reading and movement for babies 1 and younger, meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Children’s activity — A pre-K story time featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs and rhymes is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Children’s activity — A story time featuring related activities and interaction with peers for preschool-aged children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meetings — The Nittany Baptist Church holds master’s clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St, State College. Visit www. nittanybaptist.org.

Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte.

Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957.

Meeting — The Nittany Mineralogical Society meets at 6:45 p.m. for a social hour and 7:45 p.m. for the main program the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and December, in Penn State’s Earth and Engineering Science Building. All are welcome to attend; parents must supervise minors. Visit www.nittanymineral. org.

Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 2382322.

Meeting — The Hooks and Needles Club for knitters meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

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Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College.

Children’s activity — Activities and presentations for children in grades kindergarten through sixth are held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg.

Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667.

Meeting — The Centre Knitters Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Patton Township building, 100 Plaza Drive, State College.

Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit www.statecollege Meeting — PARSE meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month, except for June, July and August, at Hoss’s, 1459 N. Atherton St., State College.

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

Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758.

Tours — Tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village, 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Visit www. curtinvillage.com.

Community sing — Rise Up Singing, a community singing group, meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the State College Friends Meeting, 611 E. Prospect St., State College.

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Tours — Guided tours of Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays through October, at Boal Mansion, 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Visit www.boalmuseum.com or call (814) 466-6210.

Program — The Spring Creek Chapter of the Veterans Service Program assists veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life by involving fly fishing instruction from 1 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through November. There is no charge, and all equipment, a license and lunch are provided.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

Event — PA CareerLink will host the Centre County Fall Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CPI, Pleasant Gap. Veterans will be admitted at 9:30 a.m. Call (814) 548-7587 to register. Admission is free.

Performance — The Park Forest Middle School Drama Club will present “Mother Goose Is Eaten by Werewolves” at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. Tickets are $5.

Performance — A jazz performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park.

Admission is free.

Performance — The Penn State Percussion I Ensemble and Mallet Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse Theatre, University Park. Admission is free.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Event — The Marian Garcia International Piano Competition will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Penn State School of Music, Music Building II. The schedule includes masterclasses with guest artist Alan Chow and piano faculty members Christopher Guzman, Jose Ramon Mendez and Timothy Shafer. Admission is free.

Children’s event — An engineering program for parents and children ages 6 to 10 will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Discovery Space, 1224 N. Atherton St., State College.

Admission is free.

Performance — The Park Forest Middle School Drama Club will present “Mother Goose Is Eaten by Werewolves” at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. Tickets are $5.

Sports — The Penn State Men’s ice hockey team will face Michigan at 7 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

Event — A fall bazaar featuring attic treasures, homemade pies, soups and baked goods will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. An eatin lunch will be available.

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Event — A pumpkin festival featuring free wagon rides, a make-your-own caramel apple ban and an apple pie baking contest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda.

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Event — An observation of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, featuring speaker Dr. Amy Schifrin, presiden tof the North American Lutheran Seminary in Ambridge, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, State College. Reservations can be made by emailing Paull Spring at pastorspring2@verizon. net or by calling (814) 235-9769.

Event — A fall expo featuring giveaways, raffles and more will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Appalachian Outdoors, 123 S. Allen St., State College. Admission is free.

Children’s event — The annual Bellefonte Halloween parade will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m., with trick-ortreating at downtown businesses will follow from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sports — The Penn State women’s ice hockey team will face Robert Morris at 2 p.m. at Pegula Arena.

Sports — The Penn State men’s ice hockey team will face Michigan at 7 p.m. at Pegula Arena.

Event — The Central PA Observers will host a public moon program from 8 to 10 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddingtown Road, State College, weather permitting. Telescopes are provided and admission is free.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

Soccer — The Penn State men’s soccer team will face Northwestern at noon at Jeffery Field.

Event — A panel discussion featuring six Vietnam War veterans will be held at 2 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg.

Children’s event — Athletes will greet children from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Penn State All-Sports Museum’s trick-ortreat event at Penn State. Call (814) 865-0044.

Sports — The Penn State women’s hockey team will face Robert Morris at 2 p.m. at Pegula Ice arena.

Children’s event — Safe & Seen at the Ballpark, a trickor-treating event presented by the State College Spikes, Centre Lifelink and State College Community Land Trust, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Admission and parking are free.

Performance — The Penn State Concert Choir, with State College Area High School Master Singers, will perform Durufle’s “Requiem” at 4 p.m. in the Worship Hall, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Tickets will be available at the door.

MONDAY, OCT. 30

Meeting — The Bellefonte Writers Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Centre County Library, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. All writers are encouraged to attend.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31

Children’s event — Freedom Life Church will hold “Light the Night” activities, featuring games, activities, treats and giveaways, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bald Eagle Middle School Gym, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte.

Non-scary costumes are welcome, but not required.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1

Seminar — Dr. Tracy Sepich, optometrist with Restore Eye Care, will discuss “Vision Therapy and Learning in Young Children” from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at Quality Inn, 1274 N. Atherton St., State College. The event is hosted by Nittany Kiwanis Club; admission is free.

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SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce were recognized during its annual membership meeting and luncheon Oct. 18. BIACC president Tamara Schuster, left, presented Kevin Lloyd with the Excellence Award. Rodney A. Beard, above, was presented with the Community Service Award.

Co-living arrangement provides home for ‘changemakers’

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STATE COLLEGE — Imagine a group of young professionals and students all living together under one roof to foster a community dedicated to the exploration of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Sounds kind of cool, right?

Residents of the co.space — State College’s co-living arrangement — would agree.

Co-living been gaining popularity and traction since the early part of the century. At its root, co-living is a “shared housing (arrangement) designed to support a purpose-driven life.” In essence, it’s simply a place for young people to come together for networking opportunities and to support for each other in every aspect of daily life. Today, there are dozens of co-living spaces all over the world, from Chile to China — and they’re only increasing in presence.

The co.space, founded in 2013, sprouted out of an idea to form a co-living arrangement here in State College. It was meant to be an outlet for students with unique, innovative ambitions to come together in an environment specifically tailored to cultivate their passions. Founders Spud Marshall and Christian Baum worked in tandem with the New Leaf Initiative to buy out a former fraternity house on Nittany Avenue and create a co-living space for dedicated young professionals and students.

The catchphrase for the house is “a home for changemakers,” but for two-year resident and current graduate

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by Eurofor Group Gazette staff reports PHILIPSBURG — REICHdrill LLC recently announced the company’s acquisition by Eurofor Group of Chassieu France, a leading manufacturer and international distributor of rotary and DHT drilling equipment.

Since 1944, REICHdrill has supplied drilling equipment to the mining, aggregate and water well industries.

“The merger of these two companies pairs well with the established international business development Eurofor Group brings to REICHdrill clients,” said Eurofor Group president Herve Cohade.

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student Sam Lapp, it’s much more than that.

“I think the best way to think about it is as a community of people who want to live in a very intentional way,” Lapp said. “By that, I mean people who are invested in thinking about the way they live with people and care deeply about the world that they live in.”

One of the best aspects of the house environment is that all of the residents are encouraged to pursue projects they’re passionate about. These passions can take many forms: food drives, tech start-ups or volunteer opportunities are just a few examples.

Lapp has used his time in the house to work primarily on developing his passion for music. Initially, the house served as a way for him and his band, The DopplerPoppins, to create and record music. Over time, however, he aimed to expand his horizons.

Last semester, Lapp and fellow housemate Andrew Abraham decided to create an event called “The Groove Room.” The event is a day-long marathon for musicians and artists in the community. Various artists come together for one day in the same room to write, record and produce a six-song EP, regardless of musical background.

The creation of “The Groove Room” relates directly to what Lapp hopes to do in the future. A project that began as a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon has turned into a passion that aligns with his long-term goals.

“I really love bringing people together through music and creating that sense of community. Eventually, I’d like to have a permanent space that’s for that sort of thing,” Lapp said. “‘The Groove Room feels like a prototype for that. It’s like, I’ll try out some events so that later I can have a permanent space to pursue that passion.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Small Business Development Center will host “Six Steps to a Better Business,” presented by Ken Sevick, founder and president of ActionCOACH. The workshop for business owners will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 27, at the Technology Center, 200 Innovation Blvd., University Park.

Sevick launched ActionCOACH in 2004. He has trained business owners, CEOs and their teams in a variety of industries with the goal of helping others reach their full potential.

“In this workshop, we will cover the pitfalls many business owners make when it comes to tough decisions,” Sevick said. “They must create a strong foundation and a powerful marketing plan to generate cash flow. Establishing a best approach to KEN SEVICK everything from implementing systems to creating a high-performing team will make a difference to the bottom line. The workshop is designed to give companies the tools they need to make that happen.”

Michael Ryan, interim director for the Penn State SBDC, said proprietors often say they want to take their business to the next level — hitting a revenue goal, hiring a certain number of employees or enhancing their product service — but are making little progress.

“Often, they are stuck in the weeds, dealing with the daily tasks of running the business,” Ryan said. “Ken’s session shows how to take a mile-high look down at a business to identify what is working, what is not working and how to use that knowledge to meet goals.”

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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds Joseph Davidson.

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RECORDED 10/2/17- 10/6/17 BELLEFONTE

Frank L. Wetzler to Jeffrey E. Beck, 1201 Pine Circle, Bellefonte, $227,000 Midfirst Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 374 Reynolds Ave., Bellefonte, $1 Keffrey S. Watson and Patricia M. Watson to Patricia M. Watson Irrevocable Trust, Jeffrey S. Watson Irrevocable Trust, Sara E. Watson, co-trustee, and Kathryn A. Watson, co-trustee, 1232 Pine Circle, Bellefonte, $1 London Family Trust, Dorothy L. London, trustee, Raymond L. London, trustee, and Patricia A. London, trustee, to John C. Decker and Corazon T. Decker, 724 E. Curtin St., Bellefonte, $215,000

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Lidia Sobkow to Mary E. Day, 116 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $206,000 Far Hills LLC to Seth Confer and Belinda Confer, Far Hills Avenue, Bellefonte, $130,000 All Storage Solutions LLC to All Storage Solutions LLC, 1477 Rock Road, State College, $1

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

Larry D. Guenot and Victoria A. Guenot to Hunter Guenot and Rachel E. Guenot, 122 Bucktail Lane, Moshannon, $350,000 Hunter A. Guenot and Rachel E. Guenot to Robert J. Miller and Kasey S. Corl, 373 Pine Glen Road, Moshannon, $225,000

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

James Everheart, Linda Everhart, John R. Everheart and Bonita S. Everheart to Meyer Dairy Limited Partnership, 1602 W. Branch Road, State College, $940,000 Johanna S. Gould by attorney to Elizabeth McGraw, 921 Oak Ridge Ave., State College, $280,000 Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Christiana Trust to Richard L. Bjalme, 3403 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, $51,500 S&A Homes Inc. to Martin Turecky, 302 Florence Way, State College, $411,941 Brandall Investments LP to Vickie R. Cunningham, 140 Matilda Ave., Lemont, $319,718 Fieldstone Investors Group LLC to S&A Homes Inc., 144 Mansfield St., State College, $90,000 Stearns Boal LP to College Township, 1481 E. College Ave., State College, $1 Patrick N. Riley to Nicholas M. Czekaj, 158 Clover Road, State College, $181,900

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

David B. Corneal and Sandra Y. Corneal to Martin Street Holdings LLC, 1510 Martin St., Port Matilda, $5,000,000

Changemakers, from page 37 trajectory, he hopes to make it clear that not everyone has to be that specifically focused.

“I think one of the biggest misconceptions about the house is that you have to have some crazy idea or project to live there, but that’s not really the point,” he said. “The point is that we support each other and the things that we’re passionate about.”

This is the case for first-year resident and sophomore Emily Knell. She’s taking her time with project development and is

Garrett G. Fagan Estate, On-Cho Ng, executor, Garrett Fagan and Katherine A. Fagan to Katherine A. Fagan, 2428 Setter Run Lane, State College, $1 Derek Elsworth and Susan Wheeler to Primus Rental LLC, 1128 W. Beaver Ave., Boalsburg, $1 S&A Homes Inc. to Robert W. Bohlman and Maria I. Bohlman, 114 Red Willow Road, State College, $388,568 Michelle M. Fusco and Michelle M. Powers to Michelle M. Powers, 635 Berkshire Drive, State College, $1

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Charles W. Stover and Cindy L. Stover to Charles W. Stover and Cindy L. Stover, 125 Brush Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $1

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Ardell L. Vonada to Buddy L. Cowher and Beth A. Cowher, 311 Pine Creek Road, Millheim, $1

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Bruce W. Boden Estate and Brandy S. Boden, administratrix, to David K. Yeisley, 2530 Marengo Road, Halfmoon, $155,000

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Thomas A. McClary to Charles E. Loviscky and Barbara K. Loviscky, 201 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $325,000 Rockey Ridge Partnership to Jacob F. Lee and Christina N. Snyder, 106 Jensen Drive, Boalsburg, $640,000 Derek Elsworth and Susan J. Wheeler to Primus Rentals LLC, 811 Boalsburg Pike, Boalsburg, $1

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Dana Martin and Bonita Martin to Jessica George, 121 Beck Lane, Howard, $229,000 Sarah C. Boone Estate and Stewart E. Boone, executor, to Tasha M. Hendershot and Travis E. Hendershot, East Main St., Howard, $115,000

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Michael B. Harris and Nicole L. Harris to Buck M. Gates, 376 Beaver Road, Julian, $190,000

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Jay A. Schultz, Glenda Schultz, Amy S. Gregor and David W. Gregor to Patricia Schultz, 191 Main St., Blanchard, $1 Jay A. Bitner and Donna M. Bitner to Jay A. Bitner, Donna M. Bitner, Jeremy A. Bitner and Whitney W. Bitner, Liberty Street, Blanchard, $1

MARION TOWNSHIP

Wanda P. Pierce and Wanda P. McCloskey to Wanda P. McCloskey, 4306 Jacksonville Road, Howard, $1

MILES TOWNSHIP

Benuel R. Lapp and Sarah K. Lapp to Samuel F. Lapp, 147 W. Main St., Rebersburg, $150,000 Keystone Central Homes LLC to Jeanna M. Shreckengast and Derek M. Fetterolf, 171 W. Main St., Rebersburg, $144,000

Mark J. Stoltzfus and Sara L. Stoltzfus to Ben S. Fisher and Naomi M. Fisher, 757 Old Pike Road, Rebersburg, $8,400 Ben S. Fisher and Naomi M. Fisher to Ben S. Fisher and Naomi M. Fisher, 757 Old Pike Road, Rebersburg, $1 Mark J. Stoltzfus and Sara L. Stoltzfus to Mark J. Stoltzfus and Sara L. Stoltzfus, 712 Old Pike Road, Mill Hall, $1

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Ronald L. Walk Estate, Jody L. Walk, executrix, Gerald W. Walk and Anna J. Walk to Patrick I. Bobb, Mattern Lane, Boalsburg, $3,000 Timothy A. Decker, Judith K. Decker, John A. Decker, Cynthia J. Decker, Joyce A. Kitko and Allen J. Kitko to Yibo Zhong and Huajuan Zhang, 519 Marjorie Mae St., State College, $173,000 Joyce A. Kitko, Allen J. Kitko, Timothy A. Decker, Judith K. Decker, John A. Decker and Cynthia J. Decker to Yibo Zhong and Huajuan Zhang, 505 Marjorie Mae St., State College, $175,300 Jule R. McGinty to Sugato Mitra and Ann Mitra, 1957 Highland Drive, State College, $215,500 Susan H. Hayya and Jack C. Hayya by agent to Jack C. and Susan H. Hayya Primary Residence, Jack C. Hayya, trustee, and Susan H. Hayya, trustee, 1962 Norwood Lane, State College, $1

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Claire A. Dreibelbis to Claire A. Dreibelbis and Michelle L. Masse, 104 N. Fifth St., Philipsburg, $1 William N. Marcoux Estate and Lawrence E. Marcoux, personal representative, to Randall J. Watkins, 210 N. Centre St., State College, $65,000

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Rodney J. Glasgow and Melody J. Glasgow to Brian D. Rowan, 122 Colyer Estates Drive, Centre Hall, $296,000

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Charles N. Long and Susan P. Long to Pat the Moose Trust, Charles N. Long, trustee, and Susan P. Long, trustee, Teaberry Drive, Philipsburg, $1

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Kathleen A. Trumbull to Timothy B. Tighe and Susan J. Tighe, 109 Faust Circle, Bellefonte, $182,000 Matthew M. Miller and Tonina M. Miller to Harry Cruz Jr. and Patricia E. Cruz, 147 Shady Hollow Drive, Pleasant Gap, $274,950 Jennifer L. Hile and Jennifer L. Haynal to Craig Haynal, Jessie Edson and Catherine Pletcher, 164 Cole St., Bellefonte, $120,000 Nancy L. Smith Estate and Amy L. Blair, executrix, to Jason E. Bickle and Christina M. Bickle, 1021 Halfmoon St., Bellefonte, $177,000 Anthony J. Delgrippo to Kevin D. Korman and Brandi R. Korman, 937 W. Water St., Bellefonte, $166,750 Lawrence Lucas, Amy Lucas, Roy Brooks and Sharon Brooks to Michael G. Smith and Virginia M. Smith, 1155 S. Main St., Centre Hall, $26,500

Sam Y. Zamrik and Myrna R. Zamrik to Matthew R. Gaul and Janine M. Gaul, 457 Nimitz Ave., State College, $365,000 James D. Manzick and Anna M. Manzick to Anna M. Manzick and James D. Manzick, 519 Holmes St., State College, $1 Susan J. Wheeler and Derek Elsworth to Primus Rentals LLC, 1020 Walnut St., State College, $1

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

James D. Manzick and Anna M. Laychock to Anna M. Manzick and James D. Manzick, 249 Lucas Ridge Road, Moshannon, $1 Rena Nastase Estate and Margaret L. Nastase, executrix, to John A. Nastase, 108 W. Olive St., Snow Shoe, $1 Robert H. Shaw Estate and Catherine Burns, executrix, to April D. Lucas, 112 Meadow St., Snow Shoe, $30,000

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Michael E. Kirkpatrick to Brian E. Myers and Teresa A. Myers, Beckwith Drive, Tyrone, $36,000 Clayton E. Walk, Donna K. Walk, Nancy C. Hammond, John R. Hammond, Blair A. Walk, Barbara A. Walk, David G. Walk, Sandra L. Walk, Sandra L. Duffey and Leroy A. Duffey to Chad A. Walk and Kellie E. Kline, Hanna Road Extension, Tyrone, $50,000

UNION TOWNSHIP

Russell L. Ghaner and Susan M. Ghaner to Michael B. Harris and Nicole L. Harris, 173 Bradley Lane, Julian, $249,000

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Ray H. Vonada and Dixie L. Vonada to Stanley Vonada, 112 Black Walnut St., Howard, $1 Timothy P. Abbott and Diane R. Abbott to Douglas R. Schoonover and Verna A. Schoonover, 342 Forest Ave., Bellefonte, $205,000 Douglas S. McKee and Stephanie M. McKee to Paul M. Schertz and Kali N. Schertz, 218 Washington Ave., Bellefonte, $245,000 Robert A. Walters and Laurie S. Walters to Robert A. Walters, 1147 E. Springfield Drive, Bellefonte, $1

WORTH TOWNSHIP

Philip E. Emberton and Laura L. Emberton to Philip E. Emberton and Daniel N. Emberton, South Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1 — Compiled by James Turchick

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LEADERSHIP CENTRE COUNTY’S largest class to date recently attended a retreat designed to develop their skills at Krislund Camp and Conference Center.

Leadership Centre County holds retreat Gazette staff reports

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simply soaking up the experience so far.

“I’m personally not working on anything yet, but we have this thing called the journey board that’s helping me figure out what I want to pursue,” Knell said. “Basically, it’s a way for you to take these small steps and catalog your ideas and goals for the month and work toward making them tangible things.”

But for Knell, one of the best parts about her experience so far is the people she has met through living there. The co.space strives to take in people from all walks of life in an effort to foster creativity through diversity.

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William B. Sheckler, Angie M. Sheckler and Toby J. Sheckler to William B. Sheckler, Lyonstown Road, Bellefonte, $1 William B. Sheckler to Patrick C. Sheckler and Michelle E. Sheckler, Lyonstown Road, Bellefonte, $1 BWCP LLC to BWCP LLC, Amberleigh Lane, Bellefonte, $1 Kyla J. Carson and Nathan J. Carson to Kyla J. Carson, 121 Hastings Road, Bellefonte, $1 Koltay Homes Inc. to Clayton L. Alward and Kathleen M. Alward, 214 Rosewood Cove, Bellefonte, $250,000

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STATE COLLEGE — Leadership Centre County recently held its annual leadership retreat at Krislund Camp and Conference Center. The retreat’s theme was experiential learning with a purpose, focused on developing networking, team leadership and performance abilities.

LCC is a nonprofit dedicated to developing leaders in Centre County and equipping them with the tools they need

to do so. The retreat was one of many programs scheduled for the 2018 class.

The event was led by Georgia Abbey, LCC executive director; Dr. Robert Ricketts, exercise and sport science professor emeritus at the Penn State; and Chris Ortiz, program director for the Team Development Center at Shaver’s Creek.

LCC’s 2018 class will meet monthly and cover topics related to Centre County, including history, economy, education, environment and arts.

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COCOON CELLULOSE Blow in Attic Insulation R19 covers 40SF, R25 covers 30 SF, R30 covers 25SF = $135.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590

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Matt Walk’s Firewood

Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. Year round sales on firewood.

CALL Matt Walk (814)937‑3206 OAK/MIXED WOOD FOR SALE $175.00 for approx.

1 cord mixed $200.00 for oak $325.00 for full trailer load (app. 2 cords)mixed. $375.00 for full trailer load oak.

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FILING CABINETS: matched Hon, 4 drawer locking filing cabinets. $100.00 for both. Call (814) 237‑3298 HP Office Jet 6600 Printer, works good, asking $50. Call (814) 364‑1088

LOCKABLE Thule model sidekick roof top carrier, in good shape. $100.00 Call (814) 883‑8532

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1979. 14 ft, w/o rigger, seats, & paddles. With current registration, pow‑ ered, good through 3/31/2019. $300. (814) 236‑3978.

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ATTN CRAFTERS I have For Sale a HUGE lot of craft items ‑ I have over 100 animals for wax dipping, a large roaster oven to dip in, many scents, TONS of craft items like wooden rolling pins, milk jugs etc, TONS of wrought iron items to make crafts from rustic cut outs to vintage style rug beaters, 7 or so boxes of Home Interior Large Stem Roses that I used for dipping in Rose Scent, bags for bears or other crafts You will not be disappointed SALE OR TRADE $200.00 OBO 814‑672‑5590

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