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The high school basketball season in Centre County is under way, and the Penns Valley boys’ team is off to a strong start. A 48-44 victory over Bald Eagle Area on Dec. 13 gave coach Terry Glunt his 200th career win. Glunt said it is all about the players having a good experience./Page 24

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County seeks opioid crisis coordinator

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

BELLEFONTE — The opioid crisis in Centre County has reached epidemic levels, and now the county is looking to partner with a nonprofit organization to hire a full-time employee to help combat the problem.

Gene Lauri, director of the Criminal Justice Planning Office, Kathy Arbogast,

program administrator for Centre County Drug and Alcohol, and Denise McCann, community-based division director for Centre County Youth Service Bureau, attended the weekly meeting of the county’s board of commissioners seeking support for a grant application to fund the endeavor.

“We’ve been doing everything in a hodgepodge way,” said Arbogast, referring to the county’s efforts to coordinate

training, information seminars and other gatherings about to the growing problem associated with opioids, including heroin.

“We need a single person to help coordinate all this.”

According to Lauri, a grant for substance abuse reduction is available and would fund such a position; however, it is only available to nonprofit organizations, thus the partnership with YSB. “We’re grateful the Youth Service Bu-

reau wants to be involved in this project,” said Lauri. “They recognize the opioid and heroin overdose problem in the county and, like us, want to do whatever we can to stop these unnecessary overdoses and deaths.”

According to Lauri, the grant money would be used by YSB to hire a full-time staff person to work on implementing the Opioid, Page 5

Streetscape grant denied; new source eyed

STEPPING BACK IN TIME

Lemont business owners remain concerned about parking plan’s impact

By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

A HORSE-DRAWN carriage transported visitors around Bellefonte as part of the Victorian Christmas celebration. The annual event, Dec. 9 to 11, offered a taste of the community’s rich history. More coverage on Page 4.

Mount Nittany Health names new CEO STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has a new CEO. On Dec. 10, James B. Thomas, chairman of Mount Nittany Health’s board of directors, named Penn State graduate Kathleen L. Rhine as the new president and CEO for the health system, effective MonKATHLEEN RHINE day, Jan. 30.

“It’s my honor and privilege to join the team at Mount Nittany Health as president and CEO,” said Rhine in a press release. “Mount Nittany Health has an impressive legacy of growth and Police Blotter ......................... 2 Opinion ................................. 9

commitment to the communities it serves, and I look forward to working with the board, physicians, staff and community to continue to fulfill our mission to make people healthier.”

Mount Nittany communications coordinator Anissa Ilie said Rhine was not available for comment; however, she noted the new CEO will be available to talk with media after she arrives on Jan. 30.

Thomas said Rhine was selected after a nationwide search of top-tier health care executives.

“Knowing Mount Nittany Health’s status as the region’s most trusted health care leader, the CEO search committee was diligent in finding the candidate with the right experience, leadership style and vision to continue advancing our outstanding health system while maintaining our tradi-

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tion for excellent, patient-focused care,” said Thomas.

Rhine joins the health system with an extensive 25-year background in health care leadership, having held executive positions at several hospitals and health systems, including the St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Mich., where she served as chief operating officer for two of its hospitals. She most recently served as regional president and CEO with Presence Health, based in Chicago, where she held other executive-level positions during her six years working there, including system chief administrative offer, system chief transformation officer and system senior vice president, patient and familycentered care.

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LEMONT — A potential source of grant money for the Lemont streetscape and traffic calming project failed to come through this month, but College Township officials now hope to get the funds from a different source next spring.

The township had applied for a $1.15 million grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority, but learned last week that the project was not included in this year’s round of funding, manager Adam Brumbaugh said.

The township will now seek the funds through a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation multimodal grant, to be awarded in spring 2017, he said.

If the funding comes through then, there will not be a substantial delay in the project, Brumbaugh said.

“It doesn’t completely distort the timeframe if we receive funds in the spring,” he said, anticipating a late 2018 project completion date that “could spill into 2019.”

For Dick Stever, owner of Mayes Memorials on Pike Street, it is an ill-advised project in the first place. Stever said he has serious concerns that parking changes called for in the plan will hurt businesses along Pike Street.

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A STREETSCAPE PLAN along Pike Street in Lemont calls for parallel parking in front of businesses in the future.

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UNIQUE TRADITION: The Homan family keeps a community Christmas tradition alive by erecting a Christmas tree atop a silo in Old Fort. The tradition began in the 1970s.

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FRATERNITY LIGHTS: Fraternity houses around State College Borough are gleaming with lights this holiday season as part of the Penn State Interfraternity Council’s holiday lights tour.

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Police were called to an East Main Street, Millheim Borough home for a report that someone threw a pumpkin against the front window of the residence.

The incident occurred sometime between 9 a.m. Nov. 20 and 9 a.m. Nov. 22. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Authorities were called to Bald Eagle Street in Liberty Township to investigate a report of harassment. Police said Justin Green, 26, Jacob Green, 23, and Monica Green, 45, were charged with harassment.

The incident took place at 5:01 p.m. Nov. 25. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a singlevehicle crash that occurred at 12:30 a.m.

Nov. 27 along Plum Street in Haines Township. According to police, Jessie Pierce, of Coburn, was eastbound when he lost control of his 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle struck a telephone pole. Pierce was cited for not driving on roadways laned for traffic. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Eagle Valley Road in Boggs Township at 4:25 a.m. to investigate a crash. Police said Brenda Lannan, of Orviston, was southbound when her 2012 Toyota Corolla struck a deer. No human injuries were reported. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a singlevehicle crash that occurred at 2:41 p.m.

Dec. 11 on Interstate 99. Police said that for unknown reasons, Jonathan Mains, of Cairnbrook, lost control of his 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse and struck the guiderails.

After striking the guiderails, the vehicle spun 180 degrees before coming to rest facing south.

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact (814) 342-3370. ❑❑❑ A Philipsburg woman reported to police someone shot her dog after it got loose from her Greenhouse Lane, Rush Township home sometime between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6. Police are continuing to investigate.

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❑❑❑ Two 21-year-old women were charged with harassment following a physical domestic dispute at a residence on South Eagle Valley Road in Taylor Township at 2 p.m. Dec. 5. ❑❑❑ A 47-year-old Philipsburg man reported to police someone used his debit card to make fraudulent purchases totaling $200 on Dec. 5. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police were called to Interstate 99, at the intersection with High Street in Worth Township, at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 6 to investigate a single-car crash. Police said Laura O’Donnell was southbound on I-99 when her 2011 Toyota Highlander drifted off the left shoulder. She lost control of her vehicle when attempting to bring the vehicle back into the lane of travel. The Toyota struck a concrete barrier and came to rest.

Police said O’Donnell was cited for not driving on roadways laned for traffic. ❑❑❑ A 34-year-old Philipsburg woman reported prescription medication was taken from her Port Matilda Highway, Rush Township home Dec. 6. A Philipsburg man is a suspect in the case. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ A 56-year-old Philipsburg woman reported to police someone stole her cellphone from a Martin Street, Rush Township residence Dec. 7. A Wallaceton man is a suspect in the case. ❑❑❑ Authorities are investigating a reported assault that occurred at 4:06 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 200 block of Port Matilda Highway, Rush Township. Police said a 35-year-old man punched a 34-year-old woman in the face during an altercation. ❑❑❑ Police report Bradley Michael Clark II, of Tyrone, gained access to an open garage along Hannah Hill Road in Taylor Township at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Police said he stole several items, loaded them into a vehicle and fled the scene. He was apprehended at Fire Tower Road and state Route 350.

He was charged with burglary and related charges, arraigned and jailed in lieu of $50,000 straight bail. ❑❑❑ Donna L. Welsh, 56, of Philipsburg, was charged with criminal trespassing after she allegedly caused a disturbance at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg at 8 a.m. Dec. 11. Police said she was advised by authorities and the church priest not to be on the premises due to past disturbances.

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‘Purposeful Play’ group puts meaning into fun

By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com

What started as a small group of Centre County families who took a childbirth education class together has morphed into an effort to help children learn at a young age to do meaningful things for others.

Now numbering nine families, the educational service group is dubbed Centre County Purposeful Play. The group works together to create meaningful and fun learning opportunities for their children, currently all under the age of 4, member Abbie Jensen said.

Families from the childbirth class stayed in touch and arranged playdates, but wondered “what could we do with our time together that might be more meaningful?” said Jensen, of Centre Hall.

They decided to pool their talents to create fun learning opportunities, some of which also

make a difference in the community.

“We want them to have opportunity to just be kids and be silly, but also to integrate learning opportunities,” Jensen said, adding that some of the activities are “sneaky educational.”

Recently, the children created 65 cards to help brighten the holidays of residents in a nursing home.

Jensen said her grandmother is in a nursing home near Gettysburg and while visiting she noticed that some other residents do not get many visitors.

So, the children’s cards were sent there.

“We talked about grandparents, and how some are far away, so we sent cards to make their holidays happier,” she said.

The group tries to get together monthly, and its goal for 2017 is to do four service-focused projects, she said.

One idea is to take the children to Wegman’s to teach them

how to navigate a grocery store, then donate the food that is purchased, she said.

Other educational activities have included an obstacle course to help the children learn about exercise, and a birthday visit to a firehouse to help teach fire safety basics and that “firefighters are our friends and not scary,” Jensen said.

The group is looking for more members.

“I find a lot of value in spending time with other families — it’s good support system,” Jensen said, adding that group members want to make that opportunity available to more parents.

While it can sometimes be hard to be the new person in a group, “we are very welcoming and low pressure,” said Jensen, who has a 31⁄2-year-old daughter, Pippin, and a 6-month-old son, Oscar.

“I find it exciting that everybody has a say,” she said of the group.

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JENNIFER SCUDDER and Brett Patzer work on holiday cards with their children, James and Lily.

In addition to Centre Hall, the group currently has members from Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap,

Port Matilda and State College.

Those interested in joining can call Jensen at (717) 515-8890.

Smeltzer helps keep business of county running

By G. KERRY WEBSTER BELLEFONTE — Centre County commissioners Michael Pipe, Steve Dershem and Mark Higgins are busy men. They attend dozens of weekly meetings and make appearances at many county events. Not to mention, they make decisions that directly affect the residents of Centre County.

But a quick peek behind the scenes reveals another person who is important in the commissioner mix — Kim Smeltzer. She, along with Natalie Bird, are the county’s administrative secretaries.

Smeltzer has been on the job for 17 years preparing agendas; setting up for meetings; writing minutes, proclamations, resolutions and legal ads; and working with department heads and all aspects of contracts, grants and the bidding process. Sure, her duties can be a handful, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I just love my job and doing what I do every day,” the Bellefonte native said. “It’s busy; that’s for sure. But it makes the day go fast.”

Smeltzer said her job duties as an executive secretary may run the gamut; however, she said she has established a steady routine that keeps her focused on the jobs at hand, thus keeping one of the most important offices in the county running smoothly.

“It’s tough sometimes when different things get thrown your way,” she said. “There’s lots of different things that come at you. At any given time, a commissioner can come in and ask for something. It’s a juggling act sometimes, but I enjoy that.”

She admitted, though, there are challenges to her position, especially when a new board of commissioners is installed.

“That’s probably the most challenging part of my job is adjusting to the new boards of commissioners,” she said. “Every board is different from the last one, so there’s always an adjustment period, and that’s when I’m most challenged.”

Despite the challenges and heavy workload, Smeltzer said she most enjoys coming to work every day because of the people that surround her.

“It’s a great place to work simply because of the people,” she said. “Everyone gets along and we have a lot of fun together. I really enjoy working with the department heads in general because of how dedicated they are to their jobs. I learn something new all the time.”

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When Smeltzer isn’t putting time in at the Willowbank building, she said she enjoys outdoor activities, such as cross-country and downhill skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, and kayaking and hiking in the summer. She also likes to spend time at the family cabin with her husband, Dondi, daughters Kelsey, 24, and Courtney, 23, and their 6-year-old Morkie, Gracie.

Smeltzer said she enjoys living in Centre County, and in particular Bellefonte. Coincidentally, her love for her job with the county may have taken root long before she accepted the promotion to the position from the county’s criminal justice planning office. She referenced the former Centre Community Hospital, which once stood where the Willowbank building is now.

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Bellefonte takes annual trip to Christmas past Victorian celebration gives visitors special glimpse at history

By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Any other weekend, men and women walking downtown dressed in top hats and dresses straight out of another time period would be looked at rather strangely, but they are part of the wonder during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.

Held Dec. 9 to 11, it seemed as though all of Bellefonte was involved, from tours of the Victorian mansions, tea time for children at the Little House, arts and crafts at the middle school and YMCA and performances and dinners at churches and venues throughout town.

“It is a chance to celebrate our Victorian history, celebrate Christmas and really show off Bellefonte to others,” said Dona Goldman.

Goldman has been helping children learn manners during tea time at Victorian Christmas for 20 years.

“The children usually are all so well behaved, and enjoy the tea and the traditions,” said Goldman. “I think it’s because they are dressed up, and it is special.”

Bellefonte Mayor Thomas Wilson said that the tours of the Victorian mansions give people a chance to satisfy some curiosities.

“People drive by these beautiful Victorian homes all the time, so this gives them a special chance to see the inside,” he said.

Santa’s house somehow makes its way to the front of the Centre County Courthouse in the days leading up to the event.

Children from the area come to tell Santa their Christmas wishes throughout the weekend.

Sometimes, an adult makes his way to TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

“GOOD DAY!” and “Happy Christmas!” were shouted by the actors dressed as characters from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.

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CHILDREN LEARN the proper way to stir during a children’s tea. The event was part of the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas celebration.

Santa’s lap. This year, Donald Anspauch came all the way from California, and he already got his Christmas wish. Anspauch flew in Dec. 8 for his mom’s 90th birthday, and ended up in the hospital after arrival, when he had a heart attack. After a stent procedure and some recovery, the Bellefonte native felt good enough to walk around the event with his close friends and family, and even sit on Santa’s lap.

“I just want to celebrate life after the past few days, and to be here with my family is really special,” said Anspauch.

All weekend long the “clop, clop, clop” of the horses’ hooves ringing off the pavement could be heard, as a carriage was pulled around the town. The buggy carried passengers past all of the old Victorian buildings.

“Victorian Christmas is a time to really

celebrate Bellefonte’s past,” said Robbin Zirkle, information service librarian at the Pennsylvania Room and Historical Museum.

The museum has many of Bellefonte’s historical pieces, and rooms were set up similarly to how they would have been during Victorian times. Over the weekend, the museum held small concerts, and Zirkle did double duty dressed as Mrs. Claus at story time for children.

“Good day!” and “Happy Christmas!” were shouted by the actors dressed as characters from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” as they walked around town, adding to the cheer. They kept busy all weekend with performances and were always ready for a quick picture with passersby. Staying Christmas past, Page 7

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Land trust seeks funds for green homes project

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

BELLEFONTE — The words “affordable” and “technology” rarely appear together in the same sentence. However, a new initiative by the State College Land Trust, partnering with the State College Borough and Penn State University, could put both under one roof — literally.

On Dec. 13, at the regular meeting of the Centre County Board of Commissioners, Peg Hambrick and Ron Quinn, of the State College Land Trust, asked the commissioners for their support on the project, as well as for some funding to help it get under way.

According to Hambrick, the idea is to build a duplex home at 1394 University Drive — which will be loaded with innovative, energy-saving technologies — for moderate-income families, and then use this home as a model to “learn from” and use those strategies to build affordable, energy-efficient homes in the borough of State College.

Hambrick said the technologies that would be utilized in the homes were born from the minds of Penn State students.

“Low- and middle-class people are paying a greater percentage of their income for energy to heat their homes,” said Hambrick. “ “We need to change that. If their homes are more energy-efficient, the more money they will save on heating bills. It’s really that simple.”

The duplex would be built on property already owned by SCLT, and would come with a price tag of about $500,000. The 1,400-sqaure-foot structure would hold two Land Trust families.

According to Hambrick, the median price-range for homes in State College is $275,000. She said these homes would come in at a cost of about $175,000.

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She has held board member appointments with several organizations, including local chapters of the American Red Cross, United Way and other health carerelated community groups where she has previously worked.

“I would like to extend a special message of gratitude to the search committee for their time and commitment during the search process and to those of you who Opioid, from page 1 Community Reinforcement and Family Training Program, as well as organizing and implementing one or two classes of the Strengthening Families Program.

The staff member would also serve as a resource person for the Centre County HOPE Coalition by taking a lead role in organizing meetings and carrying out critical tasks for projects the coalition wants to move forward.

According to McCann, YSB could seek up to $150,000, but she noted it is more realistic to apply for the $125,000 to $130,000 the groups will need to get the program started.

“That would cover the costs of hiring a full-time employee, as well as all the training involved,” she said.

Commissioner Steve Dershem commended the foresight of the agencies and motioned to approve sending a letter of support for the initiative, which was seconded then approved by the board.

Information on the county’s website from the Drug Enforcement Administration reports there were 3,383 reported drug-related overdose deaths in Pennsylvania in 2015, a 23.4 percent increase from the 2,742 such deaths in 2014. There were 15 drug overdose deaths in Centre County in 2015, according to the report. In just the first six months of 2016, there were 13 drug overdose deaths, according to the Centre County Coroner’s Office.

Heroin was identified in toxicology test results in about 55 percent of Pennsylvania

“Cheaper, green housing is truly something that could be a reality in State College,” said Hambrick. “If it’s done right, it can be done. We have a contractor who can do it at the right price. We just need more funding to move ahead.”

Hambrick said there are numerous advantages for the county should the project go forward as planned.

She said the homes would reduce energy consumption, increase economic benefits through job creation and marketing development of the structures, increase home value and preserve affordability of the home.

“It will also act as a model for other state and federal programs,” said Hambrick. “No one else is doing this.”

Hambrick said the new home would be built through the GreenBuild Program and 90 percent of the necessary $500,000 is needed by Sunday, Jan. 15, for the project to go forward. She said State College Borough has already ponied up $150,000 for the project, and SCLT is expecting a large monetary commitment from another partner, West Penn Power.

The group itself has raised about $100,000 for the project.

She said that leaves about $200,000 that needs to be raised, and asked the commissioners for a $25,000 allocation from Act 137 funding.

Commissioner Michael Pipe commended SCLT’s efforts in the matter, but noted the request of $25,000 was the largest made for Act 137 funding, which is normally used to help first-time home buyers.

He said he would feel more comfortable offering $15,000 for the project, which the other commissioners agreed was a more workable number.

The matter was tabled so the commissioners could look further into the proposal. It will be a topic on the agenda for next week’s meeting. provided input during the search process,” said Thomas. “Also, I want to thank the great number of those in the community and at Mount Nittany Health who helped with the search process through their wonderful insights around who we are and what we need to lead health care in the region. We look forward to welcoming Kathleen to Mount Nittany Health.”

Mount Nittany Health consists of Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility, and Mount Nittany Physician Group, a staff of more than 130 providers who offer primary and specialty care services at a number of offices throughout central Pennsylvania.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster drug related overdose deaths in 2015, making it the most frequently identified drug.

Fentanyl was next, identified in 27 percent of such deaths.

In other business, the commissioners: ■ Approved an economic development strategy with Penn State Extension and the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education. The contract total is $3,500.

■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Brockerhoff House Corp. to provide representative payee services for intellectual disability and mental health consumers. The contract total is $19,700.

■ Approved a contract addendum between the county and Bauer’s All About Kids to increase the allocation to allow Bauer’s additional early intervention services in the amount of $17,000, increasing the contract maximum from $27,000 to $44,000.

■ Approved a contract addendum between the county and Cen-Clear Services Inc. to increase the allocation to allow Cen-Clear to provide additional early intervention services in the amount of $10,000, increasing the contract maximum from $5,000 to $15,000.

■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Twin Lakes Center to provide drug and alcohol services to include inpatient non-hospital detoxification. The contract total is estimated at $5,000.

■ Approved a contract renewal between the county and Formax for maintenance service for a low-volume folder/sealer. The contract total is $961.

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DECEMBER 15-21, 2016

State High sophomore wins young artist competition Statecollege.com He couldn’t go out to play, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t play.

As a small child in Singapore, Baron Cao suffered from medical issues that kept him from recess. Instead, his mother would bring him home from school, and he would entertain himself by working out songs by ear on the piano.

“It helped me get through the day a lot,” he recalled.

Now 15 and a State High sophomore, Cao has come far after seven years of formal study — all the way to performing with the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.

Cao won the annual WSO Young Artist Competition, topping musicians from across the region. As a result, he was to play his winning piece, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488, at the symphony’s holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport.

For the second year in a row, a State High student will take the stage. Pianist Mahima Kumara, now at Yale University, won last year’s competition and performed the first movement of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with the symphony.

In fact, Kumara inspired Cao to apply. They’re friends who study with the same local teacher, pianist Dea Baba, and were among the 25 finalists at the prestigious Arthur

Fraser International Piano Competition last June in South Carolina.

After the competition, in which Cao placed fourth, Kumara suggested entering the Young Artist Competition.

Cao, having never performed with an orchestra, was intrigued.

“I was like, ‘I’ll give it a shot,’” he said.

He had solo awards, but as he found out, meshing with an orchestra was a different challenge. He couldn’t change tempo at his whim. He had to follow the conductor. His mistakes could throw off the other musicians.

“It’s a much more strict level of playing,” he said, noting that he’ll also have to adjust to playing before a live audience as opposed to just judges. “It’s a whole concert, and the audience obviously has expectations. I’m really eager and excited to share my music with the audience.”

One thing stayed the same. He always strives to interpret the composer’s ideas and communicate them to other ears.

To achieve that is why he practices at least three hours daily, more on weekends; hopes to study piano at a conservatory or college; and wishes to pursue a music career. He loves science and math — and enjoys discussing math’s relationship to music — but notes, chords and scales express his true passion, his true self.

“Music to me is like a language. You’re speaking to the audience,” he said. “That’s the goal of all musicians. You

Valencia man bound over on indecent assault charges

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GOPUFF launched in State College on Dec. 7.

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STATE COLLEGE — Hungry for a snack and need some laundry detergent? Out of cat food and your iPhone charger just stopped working? There is a new option now that goPuff has launched in State College.

The on-demand convenience store delivery service began operating in the area Dec. 7, offering delivery of more than 3,000 products by using goPuff’s website, www. gopuff.com, or its app for Android and iOS. The service was launched in 2013 by two Drexel University students. The State College market is the service’s 13th U.S. market and first venture outside of a major metropolitan area.

The service meets demand by having local warehouses stocked with inventory in each of its markets. It delivers products in 20 categories, ranging from snacks and drinks to pet supplies to household items and electronics. The service charges a flat delivery fee of $1.95, which is waived for orders over $49. It promises delivery in 30 minutes or less.

To celebrate the launch, goPuff is giving a free pint of Ben and Jerry’s Half-Baked or Tonight Dough ice cream for every order for the first month of service.

In a press release, the company said Snoop Dogg and Philadelphia 76ers players are among goPuff’s customers, and that it is particularly popular among college students.

The service operates from noon to 4:20 a.m. daily.

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BELLEFONTE — A Pittsburgh-area man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in downtown State College had charges bound over into the Centre County Court of Common Pleas following a preliminary hearing Nov. 30.

Robert J. McChesney, 54, of Valencia, was bound over on two charges of indecent assault. Judge Carmine Prestia presided over the hearing, and allowed McChesney to remain free pending trial on $10,000 unsecured bail. He must refrain from any contact with the victim or any witnesses.

According to witness testimony, in the late evening hours of Oct. 5 and early morning of Oct. 6, McChesney encountered the victim, a stranger to him, while she was visibly intoxicated outside the Phyrst bar on Beaver Avenue. A short time later, he was observed with his hand inside the woman’s pants, rubbing her, while she lay passed out and unconscious on his shoulder in Local Whiskey, another bar.

The witness, a roommate of the victim, was warned by a friend that her roommate was highly intoxicated and in danger. The witness told the court she made her way to the establishment and found McChesney assaulting her unconscious roommate. She said she woke her roommate up, helped her home, then notified the bar of the incident, as well as local police.

According to the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, McChesney was held for court on two counts of indecent assault against an unconscious person and without the person’s consent.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

Suspect sought in Jim’s Army & Navy theft STATE COLLEGE — State College Police were looking for help identifying a man who allegedly stole from Jim’s Army & Navy, 307 W. Beaver Ave. An unknown male was observed removing a sleeping bag without paying at about 4:40 p.m. Dec. 8. The sleeping bag is a green Military Extreme Weather three-bag system.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5-feet 9-inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. He is approximately 55 to 60 years old, and has gray hair. He was wearing a blue Penn State jacket, jeans and black sneakers.

Anyone who may be able to identify the man or who may have information regarding the incident is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 2347150, or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website, www.statecollegepa.us.

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STATE COLLEGE Area High School sophomore Baron Cao won the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition.

try to convey (the meaning) to your audience. When you convey it to the audience, that’s the best feeling a musician can have.”

Editor’s note: This story was written by Chris Rosenblum, director of communications for the State College Area School District.

County seeks more candidates

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

BELLEFONTE — When voters head to the polls in 2017, they won’t be faced with the “Clinton” and “Trump” signs.

Instead, they will be asked to cast votes for people they see day in and day out, for incumbents who have sat next to them in area restaurants and challengers they brush elbows with in the grocery stores.

Unfortunately, when those local ballots come out, many spaces will be blank. There’s always plenty of races where candidates run unopposed, and in some situations, there are no candidates at all.

The Centre County Board of Elections addressed this issue of “missing candidates” at a meeting Dec. 13 at the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte.

“We need more people running for public office,” said election board chairman Steve Dershem. “It’s a problem we have every local election. We just don’t have people interested in running for public office.”

In an effort to further educate the public on just what is involved with running for a local, county or school board position, Penn State Cooperative Extension has scheduled a workshop, “Toss Your Hat in the Ring,” for those interested in becoming involved in local politics. Two dates and locations are planned, including Thursday, Jan. 26, in Stroudsburg and Sunday, Jan. 29, in Honesdale. Both are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. at the local cooperative extension office.

The workshop includes: ■ An overview of Pennsylvania local government and the responsibilities of a township supervisor, a borough council member or a school board director ■ Instructions on how to run, including filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and other important information ■ A panel of local officials talking about why they decided to run for office and some of their experiences since they were elected.

The workshop will focus on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service.

Registration for the workshop is $25 per person. For more information or to register, call (570) 296-3400, extension 145.

C-NET honored for program statecollege.com STATE COLLEGE — C-NET, Centre County’s government and education access network, was awarded first place at the JAM Video Awards in the category of Local Events for its program “Arts Fest 2016.”

The program presented highlights of the 2016 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, including interviews with vendors, artists and attendees.

The JAM Video Awards are presented by The Jersey Access Group, a professional organization that informs, educates and recommends in the areas of technology, legislation and regulation that shape and direct the use of multi-communication platforms for content creators and distributors on behalf of municipalities, educational institutions and other public media facilities.

C-NET staff producers Chris Abreu and Stephanie Yager assisted Penn State College of Communications interns Matthew Burns, Joyce Lim, Finn Li and Kristi Henry in the production of the program.

C-NET government access channel broadcasts locally on Channel 7 and its education access channel broadcasts on Channel 98. Videos can be viewed online at www.cnet1. org.

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THE ROWLAND THEATRE in downtown Philipsburg was one of 16 stops on the inaugural Philipsburg Historical Holiday Walking Tour, which was held Dec. 11. The event was sponsored by the Philipsburg Revitalization Corp. and benefited local community projects.

Walking tour shows off Philipsburg history

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

PHILIPSBURG — Did you know St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg was the first church in the United States to have electrical lights? Did you know the Rowland Theatre has the largest screen of any indoor theater in central Pennsylvania?

Both buildings were stops on the firstever Philipsburg Historical Holiday Walking Tour, held Dec. 11. The event raised $900, which was split evenly between three

groups in the community for upcoming projects.

“We were very pleased with the turnout,” said Dana Shoemaker, Philipsburg’s Main Street manager. “We had 80 people on the tour, and we really think everyone enjoyed it. We had great weather, with just a little bit of snow. Everyone was able to walk the entire tour, and that’s what we were hoping for.

“It was a great tour and we raised some money for some important things.”

THE BELLEFONTE Victorian Christmas celebration included the Festival of Trees at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.

Christmas past, from page 4 in character, they marveled at many of today’s technological wonders.

Many vendors had displays at the YMCA and middle school, selling everything from scarves to hot sauce.

Janet Robinson has been selling her Piper’s Peck hot pepper products for 16 years at the event and says it is special.

“The fact that they make us all dress up in Victorian costumes really adds to the atmosphere,” said Robinson. “It makes it more fun for the vendors and the customers.”

The weekend’s cold weather made the atmosphere very winter-like, with people bundled up outside and gathered together inside to stay warm. Snow on Dec. 11 only added to the magic of the 35th annual event.

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Streetscape, from page 1 “It will calm traffic down to the point that there won’t be any business,” Stever said.

“Where are my customers going to park when they want to visit?” he added. “This is how we live.”

The plan calls for parallel parking and sidewalks on both sides of Pike Street, crosswalks, and tree removal and replacement.

The work on Pike would run from Elmwood Street to Dale Street.

The project, first proposed more than three years ago, aims to slow traffic and make downtown Lemont more pedestrian friendly.

Of particular significance as a traffic calming measure are “bulb outs” — curb extensions that create a visual narrowing effect on the roadway, leading drivers to slow down.

“Who’s going to parallel park on Pike Street?” Stever asked.

“What we have now works,” he said, noting the businesses now control their own parking. “The charm of Lemont is it is Lemont. … Lemont is unique. People pull right up to door — it works.”

Isaac Dreibelbis, who owns Dreibelbis Construction and has a showroom next door to Mayes Memorials in a building owned by Stever, shares some of his neighbor’s concerns.

“It’s going to limit accessibility for businesses that are there,” Dreibelbis said.

“I’m not real thrilled about it, but I know it seems like they’re hell-bent on doing this,” he added. “It’s hard for me to say this is a completely awful thing, but it’s definitely not pro-business, that’s for sure.”

Stever has expressed concern about how truck deliveries of stone and other products to his business would be handled under the new plan for Pike Street, perhaps forcing the road to be shut down.

Even as it is now, the trucks take up part of the roadway.

Brumbaugh said the township is working to address that concern by including a plan to modify nearby Granite Lane as part of the proposal, allowing trucks to deliver to Stever’s workshop.

“We believe that we can make improvements on Granite Lane that would address delivery of his product,” Brumbaugh said.

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TRUCKS DELIVERING to Mayes Memorials on Pike Street must take up part of the roadway, and Mayes’ owner Dick Stever said he is concerned that the proposed streetscape plan will make the situation worse. But, College Township manager Adam Brumbaugh said the plan includes an alternative. week, Stever said, “I wouldn’t know. They haven’t talked to me.”

Stever said he also had concerns about parking enforcement, which is now handled by business owners, and snow removal.

“They don’t have anybody to enforce it,” Stever said of parking. “Are they going to have a meter reader in Lemont?”

Brumbaugh said the township is keeping its options open, “but the council is prepared to take necessary steps to provide enforcement as necessary and also to ensure turnover of spots.”

The township will work with PennDOT to develop a snow removal plan that works, he said.

“I believe the township has shown very good faith in trying to work through issues with Mr. Stever,” Brumbaugh said.

Stever said he likes Brumbaugh, but believes the plan “is an experiment. It’s not thought out.”

Brumbaugh has estimated the cost of the project at about $1.6 million. In addition to grant money, about $450,000 would come from local funds.

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Judge dismisses hazing claims against Penn State in frat case

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By GEOFF RUSHTON STATE COLLEGE — A Dauphin County judge last week dismissed all claims against Penn State and all but one against Kappa Delta Rho fraternity in a former student’s lawsuit against the university and fraternity.

James Vivenzio went to police in January 2015 to report a private Facebook page run by Kappa Delta Rho fraternity members that reportedly hosted photos of nude, unconscious women and sexual misconduct.

He also reported long-running issues of hazing and drug use.

In filing his lawsuit through attorney Aaron Freiwald, in June 2015, Vivenzio claimed he went to Penn State’s Office of Student Conduct eight months before he went to police and that the university failed to investigate.

But Judge Andrew Dowling granted motions dismissing most of his claims against Penn State and KDR, including battery, unlawful furnishing of alcohol to a minor, furnishing liquor to an obviously intoxicated person, false imprisonment, conversion and fraud, the Legal Intelligencer reported.

A claim of negligence against Penn State also was dismissed.

“This court finds the proper defendants for this claim would be the individual(s) within the fraternity who hazed plaintiff,” Dowling wrote, according to the Intelligencer.

“These claims shall be stricken from the amended complaint.”

Dowling said Vivenzio’s claim of negligence against KDR could go forward and he allowed 30 days to replead

the fraud complaint against the university and fraternity.

He also denied KDR’s request to dismiss possible punitive damages.

Vivenzio pledged the fraternity in 2012 as a freshman.

He claimed that pledges were regularly forced to drink excessive amounts of liquor against their will and that they would sometimes be woken in the middle of the night to drink and exercise in the dark, or would be forced to collectively drink a bucket of liquor, hot sauce and urine.

On two separate occasions, Vivenzio alleges that he was burned with a cigarette and punched multiple times in the face for attempting to get out of hazing rituals.

He said he failed out of school because of the hazing.

Penn State banned KDR for three years after an internal investigation and an unspecified number of members were subject to the university’s disciplinary process. KDR’s national organization expelled 38 members of the Penn State chapter from the fraternity.

When the lawsuit was filed, the university disputed Vivenzio’s claims. A Penn State spokesperson said the university “offered him extraordinary assistance on numerous occasions, and went to great lengths to do so over the course of nearly nine months,” even sending Office of Student Conduct director Danny Shaha to his home in Virginia.

Penn State said at the time that neither Vivenzio nor his family would “file a complaint, provide documentation, speak with State College Police or participate in pursuing the formal disciplinary process available to them, despite repeated encouragement from university staff.”

with the Thanksgiving holiday and hunting season, it was just hard to get everything together like we wanted to,” Shoemaker said.

“Next year, we’ll start earlier. We had several people come up to us and say they would like to be involved next year. This was our first time doing it, and we learned a lot.”

The tour opened at a historical building — the Philipsburg Borough Building. Once home to the community’s fire department, the building served as a home base for tour takers, and offered a restroom facility as well as refreshments. There, those participating were handed a flier with all the “stops” and were cast off to enjoy their tours.

“We made it so people could take the tour as they wanted to. Some may have already been in a home or a church,

and they might have wanted to skip that one,” said Shoemaker. “That’s OK. We just wanted people to have a good time and enjoy the many different beautiful buildings we have here in Philipsburg.”

In addition to the handful of homes, those taking the tour also visited churches and a few businesses. Participating locations included The Old Mud Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Hess Mansion, Holdren Mansion, Visions of the Past on Centre Street, The Morris House, Trinity United Methodist Church, Two Painting Broads, First Lutheran Church, The Simler House, Poppy and Co./ Sparkle Floral, Reflections of Sugar Hill, Rowland Theatre, Twisted Vine Winery, Front and Centre Production and Thieves Market and Shindig Alley.

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THE ROSE BOWL trophy has been touring the State College area and made a stop at Blaise Alexander Hyundai Mazda in State College. Pictured with the trophy are Tara and Mart Holden.

Tara Holden is the Internet sales manager at Blaise Alexander in Philipsburg and Mart Holden is the business’ general manager.

The dealership is a major sponsor of Penn State football. Penn State plays USC in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Philipsburg, from page 7 According to Shoemaker, the money raised through the ticket sales will benefit a marquee project at the Rowland, replacement of a stone wall at the Philipsburg Historical Foundation, and work at Cold Stream Dam by the Cold Stream Recreation Committee.

The tour was designed to showcase the beauty of decoration and architecture at some of the community’s bestknown homes, churches and businesses.

“We got started a little late, and we would have liked to have more homeowners open up their homes to let people see how beautiful they are on the inside; however, we just started organizing this the second week of November, and

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Sleepy drivers kill, AAA study finds By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Society looks askance at the inebriated person who gets behind the wheel and the one who texts while driving.

But no such opprobrium faces the groggy driver. Perhaps America is too tired to notice him.

A new study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, however, provides a wake-up call, saying Americans who drive sleep-deprived are as dangerous as those who drive drunk.

Among the findings: Those who slept for fewer than four hours in a 24-hour period had an 11.5 percent elevated risk of getting into an accident while those who slept six to seven hours had an increased risk of 1.3 percent.

According to one AAA official, driving on four hours’ sleep is akin to getting behind the wheel with a bloodalcohol content of 0.12 or 0.15, well above the legal limit of 0.08.

One can only imagine what the risk would be for sleepdeprived drivers who also are manipulating the car’s instruments, texting, talking on the phone or cruising along with limited visibility or bad weather.

Driving while tired is part of America’s on-the-go culture and a trend not easily reversed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults get seven to eight hours of sleep per day, but many live chronically short on shuteye.

However, “you cannot miss sleep and still expect to be able to function behind the wheel,” said David Yang, the foundation’s executive director.

The nation has cracked down on drunken driving and increased compliance with seat belt laws, so there is reason to believe that the behavior of sleepy drivers can be modified, too.

Truckers are subject to federal rules mandating breaks for sleep and maximum driving periods to reduce driver fatigue.

Public awareness, such as that provided by the AAA report, can help. Promotion of public transportation and ride-sharing programs is another option.

New penalties may be something to consider, too. (AAA reports that at least some police departments already track fatigue as a factor in accidents.)

The bottom line is that impairment is impairment, whether the cause is having too much alcohol or not catching enough winks.

Drivers must think of the risk to others before getting behind the wheel.

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Putting youths in a ‘double bind’ had just been torn down from Beaver If only I had thought of it.

Avenue, comes to mind. He could be A psychotherapist, a public school my first “Adulting School” student — teacher and a performer/improvisawhen he gets out of jail. tion instructor have come together in We told them not to riot. We told Portland, Maine, to form what they them there would be conare calling The Adulting sequences. There were poSchool. lice officers there on horseAfter one of the founders back. There were people noted an advertisement in with cellphone cameras. which a local insurance firm We sent them text meswas offering “how to be an sages. adult” classes, the idea for How can they be so The Adulting School was clueless? born.

The answer is simple.

Starting in January, the All the things that we’ve school will open with classes heard about the trophy both in person and online, generation are exemplified and will feature lessons and in that picture. The capresources on relationships, tion, however, isn’t just budgeting, home and car about a kid (maybe drunk) maintenance, time mandoing stupid things. The agement and organization Patty Kleban, caption should be that we skills, stress management who writes for didn’t hold them accountand some basic cooking StateCollege.com, is an instructor able at ironically the same skills. time we demand zero tolerPotential students can at Penn State, ance. visit their website, thead- mother of three The piece that is missing ultingschool.com, right and a community volunteer. She is a is that at the same time we now and take an “adulting” Penn State alumna were passing out trophies quiz to see how they stack who lives with her we became increasingly up and if they are in need of family in Patton intolerant of people who further education. (FYI: I am Township. Her make stupid mistakes. happy to say that I passed). views and opinions We have created what is There are apparently no age do not necessarily restrictions on the adulting reflect those of Penn called the “double bind.”

State.

The double bind is defined courses. in the Free Dictionary as “a The idea is brilliant and, type of personal interaction in which as most of us who live in a college one receives two mutually conflicting town realize, absolute lunacy, but at verbal or nonverbal instructions or the same time very much needed. If demands from the same person or it flies in Maine, I’m thinking I might different people, resulting in a situpull together some friends and try to ation in which either compliance or make a buck with “Grown UP Gradunoncompliance with either alternaation” right here in central Pennsyltive threatens one of the needed relavania. tionships.”

I will make Accountability 101 a Many of those who damaged light featured part of the curriculum. poles and cars, or who end up drunk With yet another riot after a Penn in a stranger’s living room in downState football win, the young man town State College, have no idea what whose picture made the page for it means to experience consequencphoto identifications on the State es.

College police website, smiling and Millennials (i.e., the wrapped-inproudly carrying the lamp post that

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cotton generation) have been protected and excused and coddled and defended to the point that many haven’t learned to accept responsibility.

At the same time, we insist on zero tolerance and “throw the book at them” responses when they stumble.

Back in the day, we did stupid things, took our lumps and accepted responsibility, but at the same time the costs didn’t seem to be a high.

We can’t have zero tolerance without teaching accountability and responsibility for one’s actions.

It came to me one night as I fretted about a student who has likely derailed career plans with a stupid decision that will now show up on background checks that are required for a job application.

We have seen this happen not once or twice but several times in the past couple of years. Career ending decisions made before the career has even started.

Zero accountability partnered with zero tolerance has created confusion, mixed messages and a double bind for this generation.

They don’t get it and yet they get hit hard with consequences and lifechanging charges and convictions that will follow them for the rest of their lives. We tell them, “You should have known.”

It’s like asking someone to translate a document when they don’t know the language.

Instead of teaching adulting to people who are already adults, let’s start teaching it earlier.

Do what is right.

Don’t hurt other people or their stuff.

You are responsible for your behavior and your decisions and that behavior and those decisions may come back to haunt you.

Those decisions may follow you for a long time.

How can they know if we don’t teach them?

No fooling — fake news is hard to resist

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tising or outright fakes on the internet.

Kids are so tech-savvy, they should be pretty good at that, right?

“We were shocked, to be honest, by how consistently poor these students did,” Joel Breakstone, director of the Stanford History Education Group, told the San Jose Mercury News. “Across the board, students really struggled. They read for content, and rarely do students consider, ‘Where does this content come from?’”

In a typical test, students at three universities were asked to assess the usefulness of a Twitter post from MoveOn.org saying, “New polling shows the @NRA is out of touch with gun owners and their own members,” with a link to a poll, sponsored by the Center for American Progress, suggesting NRA-opposed gun-buyer background checks are supported by most NRA members. Both MoveOn. org and the Center for American Progress are liberal groups with an ax to grind against the NRA. Less than one-third of the stu-

Among its many charms, the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign will be remembered as the time when fake news became a real thing.

The handwringing is well underway.

Did lies and hoaxes spread by bogus news outlets and by socialmedia sites sway a lot of voters? What should or could be done, perhaps by the likes of Facebook and Twitter, to limit the problem in the future — without endangering free speech? On this of all issues, the debate should be based on facts, and that means starting with the most basic truth about untruth: People are easily fooled.

If you need evidence of that, it’s here in the form of a study from Stanford University.

Researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Education tested students at the middle school, high school and college levels on how well they can distinguish between credible information and opinion, adver-

dents noted how the organizations’ political agendas might have influenced the content of the tweet; fewer than one-half even clicked on the link. One student said MoveOn.org must be trustworthy because it has a lot of Twitter followers.

The study found more than 80 percent of students failed to distinguish between real news content and ads labeled “sponsored content.”

Because the study began before the presidential race, it didn’t include election-related fake news.

But, knowing how easily people are duped, it’s not hard to see how readers are taken in by some of the campaign-season fakery.

Politicians, internet operators and traditional journalists considering what to do about fake news must be careful not to mess up the exchange of honest information and insight by trying to block the exchange of dishonest misinformation. At the same time, no one should downplay fake news’ existence and how easy it is to be fooled.

That’s a fact.

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Study: Opioids not helpful in treating chronic pain “Opioid therapy may put someone at an increased risk for multiple adverse effects.

And it actually has the potential of extending the history of their pain.”

The authors wrote that the risk of addiction, depression, central hypogonadism — where the hypothalamus and pituitary glands don’t function properly — sleepdisordered breathing, impaired wound healing, infections, cognitive impairment, falls, fractures and death increase in patients on chronic opioid therapy.

The Geisinger physicians acknowledge that the use of opioids has been helpful in reducing the intensity of acute pain — sudden pain due to injury that doesn’t last long — and in managing pain associated with terminal cancer. But they found that the promotion of opioid therapy to treat chronic pain — defined as lasting more

DANVILLE — A new study by a pair of Geisinger Health System physicians reports that the use of opioid therapy to treat chronic pain is not only ineffective, it can actually increase the likelihood of more harmful consequences, including death.

Palliative care physicians Mellar P. Davis and Zankhana Mehta authored the study that provides a review of the current research on chronic opioid therapy, according to a press release from Geisinger. The study was published in the December 2016 edition of Current Oncology Reports.

“When patients are given opioid therapy for chronic pain, there is evidence that it interferes with the body’s natural resolution of the pain,” said Davis, who cochaired the 2015 International Conference on Opioids at Harvard Medical School.

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pectations and activity plans: ■ Choose activities your loved one can still participate in rather than trying to get that person to do something that is currently beyond his or her abilities.

■ Use an approach of engagement so that you join your loved in an activity, rather than just leaving him or her to figure it out or remember how to do a task.

The Alzheimer’s Association reminds loved ones to keep in mind that changes in behavior and memory are caused by the disease, and not the person.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be extra challenging for someone diagnosed with dementia as well as that person’s caregiver.

When it comes to enjoying this festive time together, there are tips to follow that will benefit you, the caregiver and other things to be done for the good of the person living with dementia.

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The holidays must go on. And they still can, with a few specific considerations: ■ Avoid using blinking lights, as these can be confusing or scary to a person living with dementia.

■ Avoid putting out any decorations that look like food, as they could be mistaken for being edible.

■ Say yes to gifts, but do suggest useful items such as recordings of favorite music and comfortable clothing.

■ Build in rests and breaks for both you and the person living with dementia.

TAKE CARE OF YOU, TOO

When you are caring for another person — whether during the holidays or another time of year — it helps if you can be your own caregiver, too. The holidays can be an emotionally draining time for some people and the best defense against this is preparation: ■ Visiting family members may arrive full of opinions on how care should be administered for the person living with dementia. Rather than take offense, one expert with the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that this be accepted as merely a different perspective.

■ Use the additional help from visitors as a chance to take a break for yourself.

You might even ask for respite care — either from another family member or professional in home care agency — as a gift.

■ Scale back your own task list and delegate holiday chores. Maybe a holiday dinner can be a brunch or a friend can go to the post office for you.

Just because someone in your family is living with dementia does not mean that you — and that person — cannot enjoy the spirit of the holiday season.

TAKE A STEP BACK

Between the shopping, the cards, the decorating, the baking, the traveling and more, the holidays can feel overwhelming for even the healthiest person.

■ Consider reducing the amount of stimulation in the home of a loved one living with dementia.

■ Keep your feelings of being overwhelmed to yourself instead of sharing with your care receiver, but do consider sharing with your support system.

■ Be selective about which parties or visitors are appropriate.

When someone living with dementia is over-stimulated, that person may exhibit difficult behaviors and increase stress for everyone involved. Instead, adjust your ex-

than three months — has been common practice without significant research to judge the safety of the practice.

In addition, Davis believes opioids have been over-prescribed by physicians because of limited treatment options.

MELLAR DAVIS “There are not a lot of pain management centers providing a variety of effective, non-opioid and non-pharmacologic therapies,” he said.

“In addressing the opioid epidemic in our society, we should be putting our efforts into developing more chronic pain rehabilitation programs versus making opioid

packaging tamper-resistant to prevent the crushing, snorting and injecting of prescribed narcotics.”

The authors conclude that the management of chronic pain needs to be vastly different than the treatment of acute pain.

They urge physicians to take into consideration the significant delayed side effects and adverse health consequences of opioids.

“Opioids are not the answer,” Davis stressed. “Chronic pain rehabilitation, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapies, acupuncture, yoga or tai chi are all better options than opioids.”

Davis will present the findings from his research at the Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Phoenix.

Medical group welcomes Davidson STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Davidson to Mount Nittany Physician Group General Surgery, located at Mount Nittany Health-University Drive.

“As a Centre County native, it’s good to be back in the area,” said Davidson. “I am excited to be a part of the Mount Nittany Health team and happy to have the opportunity to raise my family in such a wonderful community.”

Davidson earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Juniata College in Huntingdon and his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, with rotations at Hershey

Medical Center, Geisinger Health System and Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York.

Davidson is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

“In practice, I try to imagine myself as the patient rather than MATTHEW the provider,” said DAVIDSON Davidson. “This allows me to approach each person with the individual attention and care that they need and deserve.”

For more information, visit www. mountnittany.org/physician-group.

Saleeby joins internal medicine group STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Dr. Sam Saleeby to Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine.

“I am thrilled to join Mount Nittany Physician Group,” said Saleeby. “(It) has the best reputation in the area, and I’m proud to be a part of that.”

Originally from Syria, Saleeby earned his medical degree from Damascus University and his internal medicine residency from North Eastern Pennsylvania Residency Program.

He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Before joining Mount Nittany, Saleeby was employed by the Veterans Health Ad-

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“My philosophy of care includes creating the most positive patient experience that I can, first time, every time,” he said.

“I strongly believe in treating each patient as if they were a member of my own SAM SALEEBY family.”

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St. Joe’s student hits stride as artist, runner Special to the Gazette BOALSBURG — Grace Cousins could have followed in her three sisters’ footsteps and attended her local public school. But she had the opportunity to forge her own path at a new high school in Boalsburg, and she hit the ground running — so to speak.

A talented artist and graphic designer, Cousins — who is on course to graduate from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy in the spring — will continue her studies next year at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. But she’s not putting her running shoes away yet: Cousins, a member of the Wolves’ back-to-back cross-country state championship teams in 2015 and 2016, will also run at SCAD. “From the moment my husband and I walked in the building four years ago, we knew it (St. Joseph’s) was the right place for her,” said GRACE COUSINS Grace’s mom, Lisa Cousins. “(Principal) Chris Chirieleison and (guidance counselor) Jean Kozak have been so supportive of my desire to add what was missing and work to bring a pretty awesome art program to St. Joe’s.”

“It has been a great experience, and I am glad I decided to come here,” Grace Cousins said. “I met a lot of inspiring people who all have taught me amazing things. My teachers encourage me to give my best.”

Giving her best in cross-country was never an issue for Cousins. Competing at the PIAA Class A championships in Hershey last month, she finished the 5K course in 21:49, and helped the Wolves win their second straight state crown.

Not only did she get another gold medal that day, but Cousins and her teammates were wearing the team shirts that she designed. They feature a group of runners’ legs inside the outline of a wolf.

“Coach (Jayson) Jackson gave me the opportunity,” Cousins said of designing the T-shirts. “That was pretty neat to see my designs come to life.”

Soon, Cousins will take her talents to Savannah. She was able to get a feel for SCAD when she visited her sister there.

“I fell in love with the historic city of Savannah and its many inspiring places to create,” she says. “I’m also excited to participate on their cross-country and track and field teams.”

Lisa Cousins is confident that her daughter will succeed wherever her path takes her in life.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to send Grace to St. Joe’s,” she said. “Teachers, coaches and staff noticed Grace’s potential. They worked with her specific learning style and saw the value in her artistic talent and how she could use it beyond high school.”

Editor’s note: This article was submitted by St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Grace Cousins is the granddaughter of Centre County Gazette columnist Connie Cousins.

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County students named finalists in journalism contest On Nov. 11, more than 50 students from central Pennsylvania traveled to PSU Altoona in the hopes of advancing to the state finals of the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s third annual State Journalism Contest.

The finals will be held Wednesday, March 29 at Penn State’s University Park campus.

“It just amazes me how colleges like PSU Altoona truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools,” said PSPA president Paul Fantaski.

Contests involved literary design, photography, copywriting, sports writing, editorial cartoon, broadcast media and poetry talents. Only the top-scoring competitor in each regional contest category qualified to attend the state finals. PSPA announced that the following Centre County students are 2016-17 state finalists: Katie Ache, yearbook caption writing, State College High School; Hannah Oleynik, yearbook copy-

writing, State College High School; Hanna Yu, yearbook spread design, State College High School; Maddi Collins, newspaper feature story, Bellefonte Area High School; Joey Morrison, newspaper sports story, Bellefonte Area High School; Abby English, editorial writing, State College High School; Wylyn McCullough, literary magazine poetry, Bellefonte Area High School; Eddie Fitzgerald, broadcast writing, Bellefonte Area High School; Keally Haushalter, yearbook sports photos, State College High School; Auden Yurman, newspaper feature photos, State College High School; and Addie Orndorff, broadcast feature package, State College High School.

The Pennsylvania School Press Association, located in Manchester, originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country.

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STUDENTS FROM Soaring Heights School in State College collected gifts for active duty service members to show their support. The items will be sent to U.S. Air Force chaplain Capt. Timothy Tangen for distribution. Tangen previously was pastor at Northwood Baptist Church in Tyrone. The items were collected Nov. 18 to ensure they will arrive overseas prior to Christmas.

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DRESSED IN their turnout gear, students from the emergency services program at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology approach a car fire with instructor Mark Keller at the Centre County Public Safety Training Center. During the exercise, students learned about nozzle positioning and control, fire science and hose line management. This realistic training also allowed them to become accustomed to their gear and equipment while working around hazardous conditions.

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A CEREMONY Dec. 7 at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg remembered those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.

Speaker: U.S. must remember lessons of Pearl Harbor

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BOALSBURG — On the afternoon of Dec. 7, a group of about 60 people, a color guard of former U.S. Marines and an honor guard from the State College American Legion Post No. 245 gathered on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Japanese navy’s attack on the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

The ceremony was held in front of two of the “big guns” of the battleship USS Pennsylvania, which was docked in Pearl Harbor and took a direct hit from a bomb in the attack. In spite of its damage, the Pennsylvania was reported to be the first ship to return fire on the Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941.

The speaker for the ceremony was retired U.S. Navy Capt.

James Bloom. In his speech, Bloom cited examples of those who were physically on the scene of the attack, but still could not comprehend Pearl Harbor as a target. “Surely, what was unfold-

ing before their eyes was a drill or a mistake,” said Bloom.

Bloom said that, 75 years later, it is right to remember the events at Pearl Harbor.

“Our attention is often directed to the sacrifices made by U.S. servicemen and women on that day,” he said. “There were many, they were selfless, in some cases they saved lives. Indeed, the sacrifices of sailors aboard ships and pilots in the skies were real, and at the same time tragic.”

Bloom said another lesson we need to remember from Pearl Harbor is the danger of complacency and assuming that the rest of the world is just like us.

“Very few in December 1941 believed Pearl Harbor would be the site of an attack. Its defenses were too strong, it was too far from Japan. Any approaching enemy would be spotted by patrols, and especially, why would the Japanese attack us in the first place? Why would anyone, in a world that universally valued life and personal liberty, attack us?

“We discovered to our dismay that the Japanese did not value life, or personal freedom. Their

allegiance was to an all-powerful and god-like emperor,” he said.

“All personal desires and goals were subservient to a devotion to that emperor.”

Bloom noted that Americans were later amazed by kamikaze pilots who felt privileged to give their lives for their emperor, just as today we find equally incomprehensible the motivation of suicide bombers.

“We value peace, love and happiness,” he said. “Indeed, we can be flabbergasted when appeals to those values don’t seem to appease our enemies.

“We remember Pearl Harbor for the selfless sacrifices made this morning by countless American servicemen and women — that is fitting. But, we need to remember Pearl Harbor as well for its lessons of complacency and egocentrism. Let us never forget Pearl Harbor, and let us never again be victims of the naïve assumption that our values are universal.”

Following Bloom’s speech, a 21-gun salute was fired by the honor guard. Bugler Dave Strouse played Taps, saluting the fallen heroes of the Pearl Harbor attack.

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CAPT. JAMES BLOOM, standing beside a color guard of former U.S. Marines, addressed a crowd of about 60 people during the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony Dec. 7.

Centre Foundation awards $41,000 in annual grants Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Centre Foundation’s annual round of competitive grants have been finalized and checks totaling about $41,000 will be released.

These grants are funded by field-of-interest funds, which were established by the original donors to support various causes or geographic areas in Centre County.

There are currently 13 of these funds, which open for applications each September.

“We received 117 applications from 52 organizations across Centre County,” said Executive Director Molly Kunkel in a press release from Centre Foundation. “The decisions were tough, but our staff and our board members ultimately decided these were the right projects to fund at this time.”

This annual granting cycle will distribute funds to communities and projects in each of the five Centre County school districts. It will fund programs that focus on education, health and social services, animal welfare, at-risk youth and the performing arts.

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The Counseling Service Fund, which supports organizations that provide behavioral and mental health counseling services in Centre County, made its $9,231 grant to the Community Help Centre for counseling services. This fund will allow Community Help Centre to provide immediate responses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Centre County Medical Society Fund promotes healthy lifestyles for children, making its $1,053 to Park Forest Preschool’s fruit and vegetable nutrition program.

The Patricia Farrell Music Fund supports all types of music programs — especially those focused on children — and is named after Farrell, former chair of Centre Foundation, an active community volunteer, a Penn State professor and a musician. This year, the $6,291 was given to Discovery Space for their Music Makers program.

The J. Alvin and Vera E. Knepper Hawbaker Memorial Endowment Fund will grant $3,631 to the YMCA of Centre County to support enhancements to an outdoor pond at its Penns Valley facility. Located in Spring Mills, this new venue will provide educational and recreational programming for children and families in the community.

The Carolyn A. Petrus Memorial Seeing Eye Dog Fund will grant $11,785 to The Seeing Eye. This grant will provide instruction for Centre County residents partnered with Seeing Eye dogs in upcoming classes.

The Ruth E. Rishel Charitable Fund focuses on Rishel’s home community of Penns Valley. This $1,959 grant was divided among two organizations this year.

YMCA of Centre County will receive a $1,579 grant to supplement the aforementioned pond project in Spring Mills.

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The Avid Gardener: A primer on poinsettias LORA GAUSS

Nothing adds warmth to the December holiday season like the poinsettia plant.

I recall seeing them only in the color red when I was young, but a recent trip to a local store showcased not only the usual deep red or white, but Princettia poinsettias (bubble gum pink with smaller bracts), Fleursettias (bright Avid gardener red poinsettias encirLora Gauss lives in cled by white mums), Philipsburg. Email ice crystal poinsether at community@ centrecountygazette. tias (muted shades of pink or white) and com. painted poinsettias (lovely tie-dyed shades of lavender and blue sprayed with glitter). It was truly a poinsettia-lover’s paradise.

There is a wealth of interesting information about the poinsettia. According to the University of Illinois Extension (www. extension.illinois.edu/pointsettia), the

plants are actually part of the sprurge family. They are botanically known as euphorbia pulcherrima, Latin for “the most beautiful eurphorbia.”

They were originally grown by the Aztecs in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.

They called them “cuitlaxochitl,” meaning “flower that grows in residues or soil,” and they were used to relieve fever and for making dye.

In Mexico and Guatemala, the plant is known as “la flor de la nochebuena,” flower of the holy night, or Christmas Eve. There is a tale in which a poor young child could not afford the traditional flowers to place around the church manger on Christmas Eve and was told by an angel to pick weeds by the side of the road. These weeds transformed into poinsettias when they were placed in the manger.

In Mexico, the poinsettia is a perennial shrub that will grow 10 to 15 feet tall and was once thought of as a weed. Here, it is considered a tender tropical plant and is used mainly indoors.

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Advice on winning the holiday weight battle CONNIE COUSINS

It’s that magical time of year again, when calories don’t seem to matter. Faced with a dazzling array of luscious treats, a person who normally would take one piece of cake or a cookie may take two of everything on the table.

As we enter the holiday season, weight may become an issue.

What can we do to avoid that added weight and not have Connie Cousins to make a New Years’ covers a wide resolution to lose the variety of events in pounds?

Centre County for The website the Centre County Health.com provided Gazette. Email her some answers and at ccous67@gmail. suggestions to the com. problem of weight gain over the holidays. Some of the suggestions are: ■ Start your day with a bang by doing your exercise routine early in the day.

Using brain scans, researchers found that women who worked out in the morning not only moved more the rest of the day but had less cravings for fatty snack foods.

■ Weigh yourself twice a week. Dr. Michael Dansinger, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, said that this is enough to keep you on track without taking all the fun out of the good food.

■ Willpower can be like a muscle — the more you exercise it, the stronger it can become. So remember to exercise selfcontrol in other areas of your life, too, like dealing with traffic or a difficult employer.

According to Dansinger, control in different situations can spell more control in your eating habits too.

■ Don’t save up the calories either.

You’ll be more likely to pig-out because you’re hungry by the time you get to your event. You should eat your regular meals, concentrating on fruits, vegetables and lean protein.

■ Take deep breaths. Research also reports that stress reduction techniques also help prevent weight gain. Take 30 seconds to concentrate on your goals and relax and chances are good that you won’t have the desire to heap your plate.

■ Don’t swear off desserts. One nutritionist suggested a three-bite rule. You take a first bite, savor a second and have a satisfying third and then stop. Sounds like a plan.

■ If drinking water to fill you up a little is not appealing, try eating your water. Salads contain lots of water and will help you feel full and more likely to eat less.

■ Give the leftovers to your guests to take home. That way you won’t continue to indulge in the high-calorie, sugar-laden foods.

■ Cut back on diet soda because the carbonation causes bubbles and bloating.

Good advice on avoiding weight gain also came from Geisinger Health System.

Susan Baranik, PR/marketing specialist in the Corporate Communications Department, provided me with a recent article

by Dr. Laura Newhouse, family practice physician at Gray’s Woods.

Although it may not seem like a big deal if you add a few pounds during the holidays, according to Newhouse, ”While it’s not five or 10 pounds like many people think, the one or two pounds you gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can end up hanging around long into the spring and summer. It’s best to try to maintain your current weight through the holiday season.”

Newhouse advises to: ■ Stay active and add workout time to your daily calendar no matter how busy you are. You should aim for the recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week.

■ Don’t skimp on the vegetables. Before you load up on mashed potatoes, pasta or less-than-healthy cheese dips and appetizers, make sure you’ve got your veggie servings for the day.

■ Don’t go to a party hungry. Also, along with eating slowly, listen to your body. If you’re full, don’t keep eating.

■ Use a small plate, include some vegetables, but avoid the dips or limit yourself.

Pick one or two sweets from the selections.

■ Smart choices on what you drink can help you avoid weight gain. All cocktails are not created the same. Light beer or a glass of wine is a better choice than the calorie-laden eggnog. As with the food, limiting alcohol is the healthier choice.

Newhouse’s advice is to keep clear of the kitchen. Gathering with family and friends often seems to involve congregating in the kitchen where all those trays and plates heaped with goodies call to your willpower to “be quiet.”

The American Heart Association had advice similar to those already described, with the addition of admonitions to: ■ Limit sodium, saturated fat, sweets and added sugars, including sugar-sweetened beverages and red meats.

■ Avoid trans fat and partially hydrogenated oils.

■ Compare nutrition information.

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Pets Come First will also receive $326 to support its cat spay/neuter program, which helps to eliminate the number of neglected and abused animals in our community.

Centre County Animal Response Team will receive $250 to purchase animal care supplies for emergency response preparation.

The Ben Franklin Fund supports community projects in Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon and Mifflin counties, carrying out Franklin’s commitment to giving back to Pennsylvania’s communities. This fund’s $1,866 grant will be divided among three organizations.

Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 will receive $500 to further supplement artbased programming for juvenile offenders.

Schlow Centre Region Library will receive $683 to expand the offerings of its downloadable audiobook collection through the addition of 59 new popular children and adult titles.

Huntingdon County Library will receive $683 to fund the first-ever “Maker Faire” in Huntingdon. The event will be a celebration of the Maker Movement and will be a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness.

For more information, visit www.centre-foundation.org or contact grants and scholarship coordinator Ashley Pipe at ashley@centre-foundation.org or (814) 237-6229.

This program goes into communities to help keep these youth safe, help with homework, provide mentorship and distribute healthy snacks.

The Centre Children’s Fund, supporting services to at-risk children, will also be divided among two organizations.

Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 will use a grant of $1,100 to implement artbased programming for juvenile offenders ages 12 to 21. These programs will provide a creative and therapeutic outlet to address emotional and behavioral challenges, develop new talents and communicate their thoughts and ideas through artistic exploration.

Centre County Youth Services Bureau will receive a $492 grant to provide healthy food and snacks to youth who visit their centers across the county.

The Louis E. and Patricia H. Silvi Fund was established to support at-risk children, especially in the areas of early childhood education programs that improve the health, care and education of young children.

This year, the fund’s $996 grant will go Easter Seals to buy supplies and to fund its Therapeutic Recreation programs, which include horseback riding and an all-abilities social group.

The Mattil Family Fund will split $902 between three organizations that support animal welfare.

This fund will provide $326 to support to Centre County PAWS’ Spay/Neuter As-

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DECEMBER 15-21, 2016

Old Fort family has unique holiday tradition

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

POTTER TOWNSHIP — If you have ever driven through the intersection of routes 45 and 144 at the village of Old Fort at night during the Christmas season, you must have seen it.

Just north of that spot, 70 feet in the air, stands a lighted Christmas tree. It sits atop a 70-foot-tall silo next to the red barn on the farm of Bob and Agnes Homan. It is visible from nearly a mile away.

During the past 40 years, it has become a holiday tradition for folks in the Centre Hall area. They know it’s really Christmas time when they see the tree perched high above the farm.

According to 93-year-old Agnes Homan and her daughter, Marjorie Korman, in the early 1970s Bob Homan saw a photo of a Christmas tree on a silo in an agricultural magazine and thought it would be a good idea to try on his farm.

Bob and his son Ralph erected the first tree on a smaller silo, which sits along Route 144. They used that silo until

SAM STITZER/For the Gazette

AGNES HOMAN, 93, stands by a Christmas tree that was placed atop the silo on her property.

1977, when a new, taller silo was erected about 100 feet back from the road. That taller silo has been the location for the Christmas trees ever since, and a real tree is used each year.

Erecting the tree is a family affair. Although Bob Homan passed away in 2002, his son Ralph Homan, son-in-law Gerald Korman, grandson Brent Korman, and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren have assumed the duty.

The date for the tree raising is always in mid-December, to coincide with both Bob and Agnes’ birthdays and not interfere with deer hunting season. Four generations of the family gather for this annual tree-raising and birthday celebration.

On Dec. 11, this year’s tree was hoisted up the silo using a rope with a turnaround pulley at the top of the silo, and a second pulley at the bottom to allow the rope to be pulled horizontally. The rope was tied to a skid loader driven by Gerald and Marjorie Korman’s son-in-law Davis Araujo, and the inverted tree quickly ascended to the top of the silo.

Brent Korman and Ralph Homan climbed to the top of

SAM STITZER/For the Gazette

THE CHRISTMAS TREE is hoisted up the 70-foot-tall silo on the Homan farm at Old Fort.

the silo and tended to the tricky task of flipping the tree upright and tightly securing it to the handrails around the silo’s top.

In past years, a string of 100 lights was used, with each light individually tied to a branch. This year, some improvements have been made. “We have 300 lights this year,” said Marjorie Korman. “They’re the LED type.”

Gerald Korman said this year the lights are attached to a large piece of netting from a soccer goal on the ground, then the netting is carried up, draped over the tree and tied fast in six locations on the tree, saving a lot of time and work. Electric power for the lights is supplied via a long extension cord running inside the empty silo to a receptacle in the barn.

Taking the tree down is a lot easier than putting it up.

They remove the lights and ropes, and shove the tree over the side of the silo, and let gravity do the work.

The whole process has become a special 40-year tradition for Bob and Agnes Homan’s family, and the tree is a holiday display the community looks forward to seeing.

SAM STITZER/For the Gazette

THE LIGHTED Christmas tree, located near the intersection of routes 45 and 411, is visible for miles.

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BELLEFONTE — Faith Church will host the Bellefonte Free Community Christmas Day Dinner — which it calls a celebration of sharing and community — for the 20th time this year.

The dinner will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, in the church’s fellowship hall, 512 Hughes St.

For those unable to travel to the church, home delivery will be available. Call (814) 355-3358 by noon Friday, Dec. 23, to order. People can also come to the church between 3 and 5 p.m. Christmas Day to pick up a meal to take home.

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Poinsettias, from page 14 bracts (modified leaves). The tiny flowers are yellow and are in the center of these colorful bracts.

Many plants in the euphorbiaceae family ooze a milky sap that some people with latex allergies may find causes skin irritation.

Though rumors persist, poinsettias are not poisonous. The most commonly reported problems are upset stomach and vomiting.

The leaves are said to be not very tasty, making it more unlikely that children or pets would be able to eat many. However, leaves can still pose a choking hazard, so it is best to keep the plants out of reach.

One of the most interesting aspects of poinsettias is their unusual name. Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851), born in Charleston, S.C., was an American physician, politician and amateur botanist born to wealthy parents, according to the website www.pointsettiaday.com.

Poinsett led a fascinating life. After being educated in Connecticut and Europe in languages, law and military affairs, he toured the European continent. That was soon followed by extensive travel in Russia, where Czar Alexander attempted to lure Poinsett into Russian civil or military service.

He then was a “special agent” to Chile and Argentina from 1810 to 1814, and at one point lead a charge at the head of the Chilean cavalry in the Battle of San Carlos,

helping secure a victory for Chile against the Spanish Royalists.

Back in the United States, Poinsett won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the Charleston district and served as a special envoy to Mexico. It was there, after visiting an area south of Mexico City, that he saw the unusual plant destined to be named in his honor. He sent samples of it to friends in the United States, where by 1836 it became known as the poinsettia.

(There is also a Mexican lizard named for him.)

Another claim to fame is that, in 1840, he was cofounder of the National Institute for the Promotion of Science and Useful Arts (a predecessor of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.).

Today, there are more than 100 varieties of poinsettias available, though red still dominates. They contribute more than $250 million to the U.S. economy at the retail level, and are the top-selling potted plant in both the United States and Canada.

The father of the poinsettia industry in this country is Paul Ecke Jr., who discovered a technique which causes seedlings to branch and become more full. The Paul Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, Calif., grows more than 70 percent of the poinsettias purchased in the United States and 50 percent worldwide. In 2012, the family-owned 100-year-old operation was acquired by the Dutch-based Agribio Group.

There are things to look for when buying a poinsettia. The foliage should be dark

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green. Avoid foliage that has brown spots, and the colored bracts should not have green around their edges.

Don’t buy plants that are drooping, wilting, with fallen or yellowed leaves or that have yellow pollen starting to fall from the flowers that are in the center of the bracts. These are all indications that the plant may be diseased or simply past its prime.

Request that the plant be covered before leaving the store, because temperatures below 50 degrees, even for a few minutes, can damage the leaves.

Be sure to put the plant in the car with you, rather than in the trunk.

Once home, place the plant in a sunny window with temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees, away from extreme temperature fluctuations and drafts.

Check the soil daily and water it when it seems dry. If there is foil around the plant, remove it to allow the water to drain rather than pool beneath. It is not necessary to fertilize the plant while it is blooming.

With care, it is possible to get your poinsettia to re-bloom by Dec. 12 of next year (National Poinsettia Day).

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FLEURSETTIAS ARE bright red poinsettias encircled by white mums.

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Church to host free Christmas dinner

DECEMBER 15-21, 2016

SEEING EYE VISIT TO VETS

STATE COLLEGE — State College Presbyterian Church’s free Community Christmas Day Dinner will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at the church, 132 W. Beaver Ave. The holiday feast will offer a traditional turkey dinner with all of the fixings, along with desserts, holiday music, good cheer and company. “The Community Christmas Day Dinner gives us the perfect opportunity to put what we stand for as a faith community into practice. All are welcomed and treated like family. Being a part of it every year is the Christmas present I give to myself,� said volunteer Susan Sanders in a press release.

The dinner is free of charge, and transportation to the church is provided for anyone who needs it. For those unable to travel because of health or other circumstances, meal delivery is an option.

Church volunteers are planning for 200 to 350 people to come by the church during serving time.

The dinner provides a home-like atmosphere to enjoy a community meal and entertainment. The meal is staffed by volunteers from across the community who work the event and then enjoy sharing a dinner along with the guests.

For more information, or to request transportation to the event or meal delivery, call the church office at (814) 238-2422.

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THE PENN STATE Arboretum Winter Celebration, held in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens on Dec. 9, was highlighted by performances of seasonal and popular songs by two Penn State student a cappella ensembles — The Hi-Lo’s and The Pennharmonics — as well as festively decorated trees and, of course, Santa Claus.

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Students should make time to read over holidays HEATHER RICKERGILBERT

One of the best ways to prepare for college is to read.

Reading books, blogs, magazines and news articles may contribute to SAT and ACT test scores, since reading improves comprehension and vocabulary. So, as students look ahead to taking standardized tests in the coming months, reading should be part of their test prep.

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I also encourage students to read just for pleasure and enjoyment. A good book offers a chance to imagine, to learn and to escape into the world of literature. Here

are some of the books the students I have worked with tell me they especially liked reading: ■ “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier ■ “The House of the Scorpion” by Nancy Farmer ■ “Madam Secretary” by Madeleine Albright ■ “The Catcher in the Rye” by J .D. Salinger ■ “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Turgenev ■ “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald ■ “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson ■ “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown ■ “An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green ■ “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak ■ “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Wall ■ “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien ■ “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown ■ “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green ■ “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”

by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer ■ “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr ■ “Seabiscuit” by Laura Hillenbrand ■ “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick ■ “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” by Barack Obama

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DECEMBER 15-21, 2016

Glunt, PV aim to maintain winning ways

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — There are some major milestones in the works for the Penns Valley boys’ basketball team and head coach Terry Glunt, but Glunt would rather talk about the here and now and his new team.

“The most important thing is that these players have a good experience,” he said about the 2016-17 Rams players, “and that’s really the only thing that matters.

“We lost four starters from last year’s team, and it’s a work in progress trying to figure out roles and players’ strengths and weaknesses and put them in places where they can be most successful; to see what works best for them and what works best for our team.

“They still have our typical great attitude, and they believe in team basketball. That’s how we’ve been successful.”

The Rams are coming off an impressive 21-7 season in which they advanced to the PIAA State Tournament for the fifth time under Glunt.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PLAYERS FROM Penns Valley and Bald Eagle Area battle for the ball in the Rams’ 48-44 road victory Dec. 13.

PV moved into the second round of the tournament after beating Kane, 56-36, in the opening round. The Rams finally lost to West Middlesex in a squeaker,

55-52, in the second round.

But four senior starters are gone from that team — Ben Alexander, Chase Collison, Logan Pearce and 6-foot-7 center Zach

Engle. All were long-time contributors.

Although not depleted, the Rams will still have to reset in ’16-’17 with a new set of seniors

and a new group of contributors.

“We have some seniors — Luke Snyder, Andrew Tobias and Keith Butts — who are starting, and also Braden Stoddard and Garrett Fleck are seniors, along with Marcus Woodford, who is a first-year senior. They are a nice group, but not a lot of them with playing time.

“Andrew (Tobias) started last year, and Luke (Snyder) was the first big off the bench, and Keith (Butts) was the first guard off the bench.

“When you have a veteran group, you just reteach things, add and tweak, but with (this group) we are just going to throw a lot of stuff against the wall and see what sticks and will work for us.”

What will not change is the Rams’ style of play. PV is known for its relentless defense, patient offenses and team-based play.

Glunt, Page 25

Kris Glunt looks to establish new identity for Bellefonte boys’ basketball. Page 25

Bellefonte wrestlers top P-O in dual meet opener

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — The Bellefonte wrestling team had some problems getting to Philipsburg for its opening dual meet of the season Dec. 13, but once the Red Raiders arrived they seemed to know exactly what to do.

Despite their bus getting stuck on the trip, and starting seven new wrestlers, the Raiders used two pins and three consecutive victories at 170, 182 and 195 to build a solid 18-point lead and then held off P-O for a 39-26 win.

It was the first dual meet of the season for both teams, and both exhibited some opening-night jitters. But the Raiders took control after Lukas McClure fought off Ian Klinger, 6-2, at 170 and gave Bellefonte a 12-6 early lead.

Mason Cooper followed with a pin of Josh Hubler in 1:32 at 182, and then, in a bit of bad luck for P-O, Brien McChesney picked up six injury default points when Brandon Anderson was hurt and couldn’t continue in the 195-pound bout.

After McChesney’s win the score was 24-6, and the Raiders were well on their way to their first win.

Nevertheless, the Mounties would go on to take four of the final seven matches, a fact that didn’t escape the notice of Raiders head coach Mike Maney.

“I think we were sloppy,” Maney said.

“You want to blame it on the first match of

the year, but the things we were working on in practice, I didn’t really see.

“I thought we were sloppy in a lot of positions and not really aggressive, and there are areas that we have to work on in the next couple days for sure. If you stand around against a team like the Mounties, not good things happen.”

The McChesney-Anderson match was particularly tough for Philipsburg. With the meet score standing at 18-6, McChesney and Anderson were tied 2-2 as the third period began. At the 5:16 mark, McChesney scored an apparent takedown, but Anderson’s knee buckled underneath and the bout was immediately stopped. Anderson was helped off, and McChesney picked up six important points.

“Brandon got injured today,” P-O head coach Brad Pataky said, “and he might be set back with his injury, but he won’t be set back wrestling-wise.”

P-O fought back immediately with wins at 220 and 285. At 220, Micah Sidorick pinned James Boland in 3:11, and Brad Dunkel edged Sean Irvin in overtime, 2-1, in a bruising match at 285 that brought the Mounties back to within nine at 24-15.

Bellefonte rallied again, though. Two decisions at 106 and 113 by Alex Coppolo and Cole Stewart and then a pin by Ryan Smith at 120 put the meet away for the Raiders.

“I was really happy with 106 (Coppolo),” Maney said. “That was a decision where we weren’t sure we were going to keep him

PAT ROTHDEUTSCH/For the Gazette

P-O’S BRAD DUNKEL (in blue) edged Bellefonte’s Sean Irvin in overtime, 2-1, at 285 pounds on Dec. 13. up or not. I know he’s been working his butt off, and it was good to see him go out and be aggressive.

“And at 120 (Smith), another guy last year who lost some close wrestle-offs, but as a 10th-grader here in his first varsity experience, he came out and battled. At 182 (Cooper), he hasn’t wrestled since seventh grade, and he went out and got a nice pin for us.”

P-O’s Noah Twoey and Matt Johnson

finished the night off with wins at 126 and 132 for the Mounties.

“The guys are on the right path and they are working hard,” Pataky said. “They know that’s all we expect of them and they are learning. They are getting better every single day, and this match today was a good test.

“We lost today because that team (Bellefonte) was better, but overall, I thought our kids gave a great effort.”

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Red Raiders look to establish new identity

By MICHAEL KRESOVICH sports@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — After being named head coach of the Bellefonte Red Raiders boys’ basketball program in June, Kris Glunt wanted to get to work right away.

He wanted to establish a new identity for a program that has been struggling. Glunt is a 2000 graduate of the school, and played both football and basketball there.

“It’s exciting to be back,” said Glunt, who is the nephew of Penns Valley coach Terry Glunt.

For the past three seasons, Glunt served as the head coach of the Moshannon boys’ basketball team, where he transformed a 1-63 team into a district quarterfinal playoff squad.

As for the Red Raiders, “we’re a work in progress,” Glunt said following a 51-39 loss to Huntingdon on Dec. 13 in Bellefonte. The defeat dropped the Red Raiders to 0-3.

The sharp-shooting Bearcats were too much for the inexperienced Red Raiders.

Scoring 17 points in the opening quarter, the Red Raiders were off to a hot start in front of their home fans.

“I thought we played 14 great minutes at

the beginning of the game,” Glunt said.

The second quarter was when Huntingdon started to take control of the game. After finding themselves down by three at the end of the first quarter, the Bearcats outscored the Red Raiders 10-5.

Junior guard Jonathan Price scored seven of his team’s 10 points in the second quarter.

The precise 3-point shooting displayed by the Bearcats proved too much in the second half of the game, when they outscored the Raiders 27-17 to secure the win.

Price finished with a game-high 14 points, pushing his team’s record to 2-0.

As for the Red Raiders, Ben McCartney came off the bench to lead the team with 10 points.

The Red Raiders pride themselves on hustle and heart, and this was clear.

Players were diving for loose balls, hustling up and down the floor, and even diving into chairs.

Glunt was impressed with his team’s effort despite the final score.

“We played hard for 32 minutes and competed. I am proud of my kids,” he said.

Glunt is looking to do big things with this Red Raiders team, which is packed with young talent.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

BELLEFONTE’S CALEB ROCKEY (42) looks for a shot against Huntingdon in the Red Raiders’ 51-39 loss Dec. 13.

P-O girls take home opener

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — Philipsburg-Osceola guard Halle Herrington scored 28 points and was seemingly everywhere in the Lady Mounties’ 53-51 opening night victory over West Branch at P-O High School on Dec. 12.

Even so, it was Herrington’s work at not trying to score that sealed the victory over the neighborhood rival Lady Warriors.

With Philipsburg ahead 52-48 and just under a minute to play, the Warriors’ Skylar Ceprish nailed a 3-pointer to bring her team to within a basket of winning the game.

But West Branch had just three team fouls in the half, and the Warriors somehow had to get the ball out of Herrington’s hands before time expired.

Stealing it was just about out of the question, so the Warriors fouled her once, twice, three times and then, finally, with 3.5 seconds to play, the fourth one put her on the line with a 1-and-1.

It wasn’t much of a chance for West Branch, but there was possibly enough time to rush off a shot to win or tie the game.

After a lane violation gave Herrington another chance — she missed her first try — the sophomore guard swished the next one to make it a 53-51 game. She missed the back end, however, but WB could not cleanly field the ball and the clock ran out.

It was the Mounties’ first win of the new season, and it snapped a 12-game losing streak that stretched back to Jan. 11. It also marked the first career win for new Mounties head coach Alexis Bacher.

“We definitely had to slow it down and work it,” Herrington said, “and we had to stop them. And when I saw her run in (for the lane violation) I definitely thought it was fair game now whether I made it or missed it.”

She missed that first chance, but that was one of the only things she missed all night.

The teams played an even first quarter that ended at 7-7, but then Herrington and forward Lacey Potter (15 points) led P-O to leads a big as 10 points.

West Branch was resilient, though, and Ceprish, along with Hailey Prestash and Alaina Speigle, scored late baskets that brought WB back to within 25-22 at the half.

Speaking at halftime to her team for the first time, Bacher was succinct. “I just told them to believe in themselves,” she said. “We can do this if we play eight minutes at a time.

Just focus on eight minutes and then eight minutes. They have to believe in themselves and each other, and that’s one of our biggest things this year.”

Still, Ceprish (19 points), Prestash (17) and Speigle (10) picked it up in the second half. West Branch took a onepoint lead into the fourth quarter, 41-40, and the teams battled back-and-forth until a 3-pointer by Potter broke a tie and gave P-O a 50-47 lead.

Cassidy Hughes followed with a jumper that made it 52Glunt, from page 24 “That won’t change,” Glunt said.

“That’s our comfort level. I would expect us to play that same brand of basketball.”

Lack of extensive playing experience or not, PV got off to a solid start to begin the new year.

The Rams traveled to Mifflinburg and came away with a 35-30 victory in their opener Dec. 9.

Then, on Dec. 12, PV showed off its defensive abilities in a 51-18 win over St. Joseph’s Academy at the Ram Dome.

All 14 players on the Rams’ roster

High School Sports Schedule Dec. 15-21 BALD EAGLE AREA

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 16, at P-O; Dec. 17, at Richland; Dec. 20, Central Girls’ basketball — Dec. 16, P-O; Dec. 17, East Juniata; Dec. 19, at Central Wrestling — Dec. 15, State College

BELLEFONTE

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 19, Clearfield Girls’ basketball — Dec. 16, Penns Valley; Dec. 19, at Clearfield; Dec. 21, P-O Gymnastics — Dec. 20, at St. Marys Area Swimming — Dec. 16, at Tyrone; Dec. 17, at Lewisburg Wrestling — Dec. 16-17, at King of the Mountain Tournament; Dec. 20, Shikellamy

PENNS VALLEY

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 17, Cambria Heights Girls’ basketball — Dec. 16, at Bellefonte; Dec. 19, at PO; Dec. 21, Central Girls’ swimming — Dec. 20, at Clearfield Wrestling — Dec. 16-17, Sheetz Holiday Classic, Mount Aloysius College

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA

PAT ROTHDEUTSCH/For the Gazette

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA guard Halle Herrington (2) dribbles around a pick by teammate Kyleigh Kennedy in P-O’s 53-51 victory over West Branch at P-O High School on Dec. 12.

47, but a foul shot by Prestash and Ceprish’s 3-pointer set up the final sequence.

“She (Herrington) knows how to work the ball,” Bacher said. “We knew they were going to come fouling, but Halle can get away from them. We weren’t too awful worried, but we did what we had to do at practice and we did what we had to do tonight.”

For the game, Ceprish, Prestash and Speigle combined to score 46 of the West Branch 51 points, with Jessica Milliron and Brynn Bell accounting for the other five.

Beside Herrington and Potter, Loryn Hughes added six, Cassidy Hughes had four and Megan Winters two for the Mounties.

“That was a tough start, but we ended up doing very well,” Herrrington said. “We had to go in very confident, work well and run the plays we went over. It was great.

Awesome.”

scored in the game, and the Wolves did not break into double figures in scoring until the fourth quarter.

As far as milestones are concerned, Penns Valley is working on its 21st season in a row with a winning record. This streak goes back to before Glunt took over the Rams 10 years ago, and it is still going strong.

In addition, the Rams’ third win this season, a 48-44 victory over Bald Eagle Area on Dec. 13 was Glunt’s 200th coaching victory.

In his 14 years as a head coach, Glunt has averaged just fewer than 15 wins per season — all coaching at the smallest

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 16, BEA Girls’ basketball — Dec. 16, at BEA; Dec. 19, Penns Valley; Dec. 21, at Bellefonte Wrestling — Dec. 15, at Chestnut Ridge

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 16, at Ridgeway; Dec. 19, Belleville Mennonite Indoor track and field — Dec. 15, State College Invitational Wrestling — Dec. 16-17, Sheetz Holiday Classic, Mount Aloysius College

STATE COLLEGE

Boys’ basketball — Dec. 16, at Harrisburg; Dec. 19, Mifflin; Dec. 21, at Chambersburg Girls’ basketball — Dec. 16, Harrisburg; Dec. 20, at Mifflin; Dec. 21, Chambersburg Indoor track and field — Dec. 15, State College Invitational Swimming — Dec. 20, Carlisle Wrestling — Dec. 17, Central Dauphin East; Dec. 15, at BEA

school in the Mountain League.

“I’ve been back for the last nine of those seasons,” Glunt said. “We have a nice tradition going, and those last nine years, we’ve won two out of every three games.

“It’s a lot of basketball games and a lot of great kids and talented athletes. We’ve had some really special basketball players come through here, like Darrin Hazel, who was remarkable, and Kevin Montminy, who made his mark at Penn State in many ways.

“We won the district title in 2010, runner-up in 2012 and made it to the state tournament six times in that span, includ-

— Compiled by Pat Rothdeutsch ing five out or the last nine years. So it’s been fun.”

The Rams are off to what could be another fun year in Penns Valley and, if all goes as planned, their 21st consecutive winning season.

“It’s going to be tough as it always is TERRY GLUNT for us,” Glunt said.

“We don’t have the easiest of schedules, but it’s the cards we were dealt. We’ll play that hand and see what happens.”

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DECEMBER 15-21, 2016

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JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ calls his time with the State College Spikes “an incredibly fun two years.”

Departing Rodriguez calls Spikes ‘class act’ STATE COLLEGE — Departing State College Spikes manager Johnny Rodriguez is excited for his promotion to manage the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.

“Well, for one, it is more like real major league baseball,” Rodriguez said by phone recently. “Not that State College wasn’t, but at this level, wins and losses matter a bit more, pitchers hit, rosters don’t change as much. … It will change how I manage.”

Indeed, Rodriguez will be transitioning from the shortseason single-A level, which is subject to pitcher inning limits, pitch type limitations, frequent roster changes and many more challenges that could leave a less-capable manager’s head spinning.

Rodriguez handled managing the Spikes with aplomb, as his 95 wins over his two seasons topped by the New York Penn League championship last season attest. Now, he will have the chance to manage at a level in which the rosters are not as subject to frequent, almost daily change.

Though many players do come and go through the Double-A ranks, Rodriguez will have freer reign to manage as he pleases, and he will lean on his eight years in the Cardinals organization as a guide.

“Most of the players I will be managing are players that I’ve taught at the places I’ve managed at — Johnson City, State College, even at spring training,” Rodriguez said.

“And that makes it easy. One of the reasons I like to jump around, but in the same organization, is that you get to know all of the players. You don’t have that if you leave organizations, and the grass is not always greener.”

Even taking into account the differences between the two levels, Rodriguez believes that many ideals are universal.

“If you make talented people work, and give them a role so that they can believe they are a part of something, you’ll get the most out of them,” Rodriguez explained. “From starting pitching, to the last three guys in the bullpen, and from your regulars to the last guy on the bench, if you use them like you are supposed to use them, you create a chemistry, and that can take you far.

“It took us pretty far in State College, didn’t it?”

No one could argue otherwise. The 95 wins speak for themselves, and the club was a couple of fluke games away in 2015 from going to the New York Penn League playoffs.

If Rodriguez got a couple of breaks that year, he may be departing State College as a two-time NYPL crown winner.

Regardless of record or accomplishment, Rodriguez has glowing words for the Spikes’ organization.

“It was an incredibly fun two years,” he said. “It is a fantastic organization, and everyone plays a part, from the front office folks to the staff … everyone. It is a class act organization.”

It was professional faith on the part of the Cardinals that has rewarded Rodriguez with new opportunity and a chance to continue his baseball journey. It will be Rodriguez’s personal faith that guides him along the way.

“It is such a blessing that the Lord has given me, to have the Cardinals organization show this faith in me.” Rodriguez said. “It is a wonderful thing for my family.”

If one of the most well-known axioms in life is true — always leave a place better than when you found it — Rodriguez has certainly left a lot of the stops in his baseball life with fond memories.

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PENN STATE’S wrestling team continues to draw strong support from fans, who have sold out Rec Hall 31 consecutive times. The Nittany Lions take to the road Dec. 18 for the Reno Tournament of Champions.

PSU wrestlers face test in Reno

By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The No. 2 Penn State wrestling team’s final two competitions of 2016 promise to be a study in contrasts.

As lopsided as the Nittany Lions’ 46-0 shellacking of Binghamton was Dec. 11, its path to a championship in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday, Dec. 18, will be littered with orange and black land mines.

The field consists of 26 teams: Arizona State, Boise State, Campbell University, Cal Poly, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Pueblo, Clackamas, Colorado Mesa, CSU Pueblo, Eastern Oregon, Gateway Bible College, Menlo, Michigan State, Missouri, Montana State Northern, Northern Colorado, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Pacific University, Penn State, Simon Fraser, Simpson, Southern Oregon, Southwestern Oregon, Stanford and Wyoming.

And while Arizona State, Missouri and Oregon State boast their fair share of ranked wrestlers, the team race figures to come down to No. 1 Oklahoma State and No. 2 Penn State. It very well could be a preview of the NCAA championships in March.

Before we look forward, let’s take a quick glance back.

The Nittany Lions rolled up three falls, a technical fall, five major decisions and a decision, fueled by a 45-3 edge in takedowns in shutting out the Bearcats.

Binghamton coach Matt Dernlan is no stranger to Rec Hall. He coached at Penn State from 2005 to 2011, the last two years under Cael Sanderson. He brought his Bearcats to University Park knowing full well that they most likely couldn’t compete with the Nittany Lions, but also knowing the experience would be beneficial.

“This is exactly what we wanted. You can’t prepare yourself for this until you put yourself in this environment.

This is exactly what we wanted. We needed this feel, we needed this constant pressure and type of intensity,” he said. “This is the only way we’re going to jump. You can’t jump until you feel what this is actually like. This is great.”

Sanderson seemed pleased with his team’s effort, too, in light of an emerging opponent and with finals week and semester break on the horizon.

“The effort was good and we scored a lot of points today. We’re heading into finals week and just-beforeChristmas week and sometimes you can see the fire not there in a match like this, but I think the guys did a good job, they showed up and wrestled well,” he said.

The Nittany Lions were led by the usual suspects. Zain Retherford (149), Jason Nolf (157) and Nick Nevills (285) all recorded falls.

George Carpenter, who subbed in for Jered Cortez at 133, shook off an early takedown and rolled up a 17-2 technical fall. Sanderson said Cortez got hurt early in the Lehigh match and didn’t practice at all this week.

(Dec. 11 at University Park) 125: No. 4 Nick Suriano, PSU, maj. dec. Steve Bulzomi, 12-2 133: George Carpenter, PSU, won by tech. fall over Ian Lupole, 17-2 (7:00) 141: No. 13 Jimmy Gulibon, PSU, maj. dec. Dylan Caruana, 12-3 149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, pinned Parker Kropman, 2:39 157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, pinned Tristan Rifanburg, 3:48 174: Geno Morelli, PSU, maj. dec. Anthony Lombardo, 22-9 184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, maj. dec. No. 13 Steve Schneider, 18-7

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Carpenter, a junior from Chapel Hill, N.C., impressed a crowd of 6,319, the 31st consecutive sellout in Rec Hall.

“He looked great. You can tell our fans, our crowd, they appreciate effort and hustle and that’s what George is. He gave up the first takedown and just came back and got the second takedown and the crowd was just excited about the effort he put into it, which is what you like to see,” he said.

Carpenter was all smiles in the post-match news conference.

“It’s pretty exciting. It’s a great opportunity and I’m grateful for the coaches giving me the opportunity. I’m just thinking about wrestling, but as soon as it’s done I couldn’t really help but smile, seeing everybody, seeing all the fans,” he said.

“I hear everybody say we have the best fans, but you don’t really truly get that feeling until you’re out there for a match and everyone’s standing up clapping for you.”

They got to stand up and clap after every match.

Nick Suriano (125), Jimmy Gulibon (141), Geno Morelli (174), Bo Nickal (184) and Matt McCutcheon (197) all contributed major decisions. Vincenzo Joseph (165) earned a decision.

The same 10 wrestlers who took the mat against Binghamton are expected to be part of a 15-man contingent in Reno. Sanderson said Cortez’s status was still uncertain.

Penn State will take two wrestlers at the following weights: 133 (assuming Cortez competes, as well as Carpenter), 141 (Kade Moss and Gulibon), 174 (Shakur Rasheed and Morelli) and 197 (Kellen Stout and McCutcheon) “and whoever else is working hard in the room and representing the program the way we want them to.”

With that many teams and that many wrestlers, the one-day tournament will be jam packed. It starts at 9 a.m.

PST, with the place matches slated for 6 p.m.

“There will be some great competition there; a lot of teams there and some new faces for us. We are excited to get out there and compete like always,” Sanderson said.

With so many teams and so many good individuals, some of the Nittany Lions will receive their sternest tests of the season to date. By the end of the day, Sanderson will have a barometer of just where many of his wrestlers stand, and where they need to go in the next three months.

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Records: Binghamton 1-2; Penn State 4-0 Next match: Penn State at Reno Tournament of Champions, noon, Sunday, Dec. 18, in Reno, Nev.

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PENN STATE returns all of its key players next year, including, from left, Kendall White, Simone Lee, Keeton Holcomb, Abby Detering and Haleigh Washington.

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Penn State women’s volleyball team breezed through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, and seemed poised to upset No. 1 ranked Nebraska on Dec. 9 before ultimately bowing to the defending national champions.

After taking the first two sets, coach Russ Rose’s group faltered the rest of the way, squandering two match points in the third set before succumbing in five.

“We had it,” Rose told reporters after the match. “Some of the players should be disappointed in their effort.”

Junior Ali Frantti came out of the Jason Rollison gates strong with nine kills in the first is a sports set. She has shown a fiery intensicommentator. ty all season long, but on this night, Email him Nebraska played into it. “Our game at jason@ plan the first time we played them, piratesbreakdown. the second time we played them, and com. tonight was to go after her and try to wear her out,” Nebraska coach John Cook said to reporters.

Five-set matches were a weak point for the Nittany Lions all season long, as their 1-6 record in marathon matches showed.

In the end, Penn State’s 24-10 final record is just their second season with at least 10 losses since finishing 36-10 back in 1983. “The season is over, and now we move on,” Rose said.

Despite what will be seen as a down year by his standards, Rose should be excited with what 2017 may offer.

The Nittany Lions will not lose any significant players to graduation, with seldom-used Taylor Krause and Carley Muller representing the entirety of the team’s senior class.

Stalwarts such as Frantti, Haleigh Washington, Simone Lee, Heidi Thelen and Laura Broerman are juniors, and will head into 2017 as the lone holdovers from PSU’s last national championship in 2014. That experience, coupled with three years of playing together as a unit, should serve them very well.

The squad will also benefit from the emergence of younger talent in redshirt freshman middle hitter Tori Gorrell and freshman setter Kendall White. Gorrell took a backseat to the team’s core early in the year, but saw more playing time as the season wore on. She became quite capable in the process and earned Rose’s trust.

Perhaps none have gained Rose’s trust as much as White. After getting her feet wet early in the season, White became an extension of her coach on the floor. Serving as the team’s libero for the entire season, White’s energy and floor-smarts made her a natural at the important position, and Rose will undoubtedly lean on her for the next three years.

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FOUR BELLEFONTE Area High School students recently signed letters of intent to continue both their academic and athletic endeavors on the college level. Tara Baney will head to Bloomsburg University to play softball and study exercise physiology; Logan Mathieu is headed to Virginia to play baseball and study psychology; Tanner Helms is going to Shippensburg University to play baseball with an undeclared major; and Brock Port will go to Lock Haven University to study criminal justice and psychology as he wrestles for the Bald Eagles.

Franklin named Sporting News National Coach of the Year

By BEN JONES statecollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State head football coach James Franklin has been named the Sporting News National Coach of the Year.

Franklin joins Joe Paterno as the only Penn State coaches to receive the award. Paterno was honored in 2005 following Penn State’s resurgence after several below .500 seasons.

In addition to this latest award, Franklin is also a finalist for the 2016 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award as presented by the Football Writers Association of America.

Franklin has helped guide Penn State to its first Big Ten Championship since 2008 and fourth overall (1994, 2005, 2008).

The Nittany Lions picked up its second division title since 2011 and are currently on a nine-game winning streak.

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PENN STATE coach James Franklin is the Sporting News National Coach of the Year.

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Rhule views new job at Baylor as a calling

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

WACO, Texas — Former State College High and Penn State standout Matt Rhule views his new job at Baylor as a calling, and with the passion of a pastor delivered a message of moving forward with the Bears.

The son of a minister and football coach, Rhule was formally introduced Dec. 7 as coach at the world’s largest Baptist university, and a Big 12 Conference program that has dealt with the fallout of a scandal.

“When the call came to come here, we came,” Rhule said, talking for more than 15 minutes after being introduced to a crowd about 2,000 Baylor supporters. “And we came because we have one purpose ... to develop and work with these young people. I’m here to coach football, and I’m here to be the best partner that I can for Baylor.”

The 41-year-old Rhule got a seven-year contract from Baylor after back-to-back 10-win seasons at Temple, where he spent 10 of the past 11 seasons. On the same day he was introduced in Waco, Rhule ran a full-page ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer thanking Temple University, Owls fans and the city of Philadelphia.

His immediate task at Baylor was to start recruiting since the Bears, already with a depleted roster, have only one player verbally committed for signing day in February.

There were only days before the quiet period in recruiting started Dec. 12.

“Kids are reaching out left and right, they want to come to Baylor,” Rhule said after the formal introduction. “They just needed some answers first.”

After a search with many rumored candidates, athletic director Mack Rhoades said Rhule, who the AD knew from his days at Houston and in the same conference with Temple, was the “only person we offered the job to.”

Rhoades, who became Baylor’s AD in August, said he texted Rhule after Temple beat Navy last weekend to congratulate him on winning the American Athletic Conference title.

They later met, and Rhoades said it took only about 30 minutes before he knew in his gut, his heart and his mind that he had found the new Bears coach.

Rhule becomes the full-time replacement for two-time Big 12 champion coach Art Briles, who was dismissed after a scathing report over the university’s handling of sexual assault complaints, including some

against football players.

A former Penn State linebacker (199497) under Joe Paterno, Rhule said the possibility of NCAA sanctions for Baylor were not even an issue for him.

“Just having lived through that at my alma mater, you never know what has to happen, what’s going to happen,” Rhule said. “I think I just trust our leadership and say, whatever happens, these kids need a good coach. I think I can be that coach for them.”

Rhule, a professed Christian, was wearing a newly purchased green tie for the introduction that Baylor called a campus celebration, inside the school’s basketball arena and including the school band and cheerleaders.

The football team sat in section near the raised podium where Rhule spoke. The new coach said those players are “the first and most important piece” and he planned to meet with each of them individually.

Some other things Rhule addressed: ■ On leaving Temple — “It was one of the hardest things I did ... to say goodbye, but I knew that our job was done there, our time was over. Those kids went from 2-10 to 6-6 to the winningest two-year stretch at Temple.”

■ On what he learned from his dad

ROD AYDELOTTE/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP

MATT RHULE was introduced as Baylor University’s new football coach Dec. 7.

— “He’s a man who spent his life serving others on the football field, in the church, in the youth center that he ran in Times Square in one of the tough neighborhoods in New York City. And he showed me at an early age that we serve God in whatever way we’re called to do it.”

Penn State football announces season awards

By BEN JONES statecollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — With a Big Ten title on the shelf and a Rose Bowl appearance just a few weeks away, Penn State football took a moment Dec. 11 to remember an unforgettable season. Even though the year isn’t done just yet, James Franklin and his staff announced their yearly awards at the team banquet as Penn State heads into finals week.

Some of the biggest awards included running back Saquon Barkley being named team MVP, while Trace McSorley was named the offense’s most valuable player and Garrett Sickels the same for the defense.

In addition to the player awards, former Nittany Lions guard Marco Rivera was presented the Alumni Athlete Award.

A letterman from 1992 to 1995, Rivera was an All-Big Ten second team selection

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for Penn State’s Big Ten Championship team in 1994. He also played in the 1996 Senior Bowl. A sixth-round draft pick in the 1996 NFL draft, Rivera played 11 years in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers (1996 to 2004) and Dallas Cowboys (2005 to 2006).

Rivera was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time All-Pro honoree.

He also won Super Bowl XXXI as a member of the Packers. Rivera was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2011. Rivera lives in Texas with his wife, Michelle, and three sons.

A complete listing of all the award winners at the State College Quarterback Club banquet: ■ Lions’ Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award (greatest career contribution to Penn State football) — linebacker Brandon Bell ■ Most Valuable Player — running back Saquon Barkley

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■ Most Valuable Offensive Player — quarterback Trace McSorley ■ Most Valuable Defensive Player — defensive end Garrett Sickels ■ Captain’s Award — linebacker Brandon Bell, offensive lineman Brian Gaia, linebacker Von Walker ■ Ridge Riley Award (senior for “sportsmanship, scholarship, leadership and friendship”) — wide receiver Gregg Garrity ■ Dick Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) — Gaia ■ Bob Mitinger Memorial Award (senior who exhibits courage, character and social responsibility) — Walker ■ Reid-Robinson Award (outstanding defensive lineman; named in honor of two of Penn State defensive linemen Dave Robinson and Mike Reid) — defensive end Evan Schwan ■ John Bruno Memorial Award (outstanding member of special teams) — kicker Tyler Davis ■ Iron Lion Award (awarded to the player who demonstrates the cornerstone of the Penn State football strength and conditioning program — intensity and consistency) — offensive lineman Derek Dowrey ■ Outstanding Run-on Award (run-on

player who exemplifies total commitment, loyalty, hard work and courage) — offensive lineman Tom Devenney ■ Quarterback Club Special Awards — safety Malik Golden, cornerback Jordan Smith, offensive lineman Paris Palmer ■ Football Letterman’s Club Joe and Sue Paterno Post-Graduate Scholarship ($5,000 scholarship to a senior to provide recognition and financial assistance for graduate school) — wide receiver Gordon Bentley ■ The Nittany Lion Club Academic Achievement Award (senior with highest GPA) — long snapper Tyler Yazujian ■ Highest Academic Average — Bentley ■ Public Service Award — offensive lineman Charlie Shuman ■ Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year — wide receiver Josh McPhearson ■ Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year — defensive end Shaka Toney, cornerback Desi Davis ■ Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year — offensive lineman Alex Gellerstedt, running back Irvine Paye ■ Football Support Staff Member of the Year — video director Jevin Stone Penn State’s meeting with USC is slated for 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, on ESPN.

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third straight bowl game for the Nittany Lions since the NCAA removed bowl sanctions on the program several seasons ago.

The third-year head coach has earned Big Ten Coach of the Year from the Associated Press and the conference’s media.

Franklin’s Dave McLain Big Ten Coach of the Year marks the fifth time a Penn State head coach has won the honor. He joins Paterno (1994, 2005, 2008) and Bill O’Brien (2012).

Ranked No. 5 in the college football playoff poll, the Nittany Lions narrowly missed out on the postseason, getting edged out by one-loss Washington.

Penn State will look to end the season on a high note as the Nittany Lions face USC at the Rose Bowl at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2. The game marks Penn State’s first Rose Bowl appearance since 2009 and the

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REBOUND BATTLE

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PLAYERS FROM Bellefonte and Jersey Shore battled for the ball during girls’ basketball action Dec. 12 at Jersey Shore. The Lady Bulldogs topped the Lady Red Raiders, 43-29. Bellefonte fell to 0-3 on the season heading into a Dec. 14 game at Huntingdon (after Gazette press time).

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HolidayWorship D Editor’s note: If your church services do not appear below and you would like them listed here next week, email editor@centrecountygazette.com with name of church, address, dates and times.

BALD EAGLE VALLEY COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

BETHEL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 3601 N. Atherton St., State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 200 Ellis Place, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, CCCU 402 Willowbank St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10:30 am.

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EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 206 S. Burrowes St., State College Christmas Eve: 8 p.m Christmas Day: 9 a.m.

New Year’s Day: 9 a.m.

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Christmas Day: 9:00 am

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 300 E. College Ave, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BELLEFONTE 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte Sunday, Dec. 18: 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

647 Valley Vista Drive, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10:15 a.m.

New Year’s Eve: 7 p.m.

New Year’s Day: 10:15 a.m.

FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH

113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

MANY CENTRE COUNTY churches plan candlelight services on Christmas Eve.

GATESBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH

1924 W. Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH 867 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

Christmas Day:10 a.m.

PLEASANT GAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap Christmas Eve: 6:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9:30 a.m.

New Year’s Day: 9:30 a.m.

250 E. College Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.

SPRUCETOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 177 Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

PORT MATILDA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 851 Science Park Road, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9 a.m.

New Year’s Day: 9 a.m.

207 S. Main St., Port Matilda Sunday, Dec. 18: 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

STATE COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m.

RESURRECTION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College Sunday, Dec. 18: 5:15 p.m.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

3596 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

1243 Blue Course Drive, State College Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m.

208 W. Foster Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

205 S. Garner St., State College Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

GRAYS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5687 Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m.

2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9 a.m.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte Sunday, Dec. 18: 9:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9:30 a.m.

New Year’s Day: 9:30 a.m.

145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 119 S. Sparks St., State College Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10 a.m.

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MILESBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg Christmas Eve: 8 p.m.

218 N. Church St., Boalsburg Friday, Dec. 23: 6 p.m. (service for people grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling this Christmas season) Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m.

PARK FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. MARK EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

WOODYCREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. (music), 7:30 p.m. (service)

219 W. Clearview Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 4 p.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Sunday, Dec. 18: 10:45 a.m.

Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

PINE HALL LUTHERAN CHURCH

277 W. Pine Grove Mills Road, Pine Grove Mills Christmas Eve: 6:45 p.m. (special music), 8 p.m. (worship) Christmas Day: 10:45 a.m.

1760 W. College Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 9 p.m.

Bellefonte Middle School Auditorium 100 N. School St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.

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KIDS OF all ages enjoy “Looney Tunes” cartoons Saturday mornings in December at the State Theatre.

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‘Looney Tunes’ at State Theatre links generations

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STATE COLLEGE — When the lights dimmed and the familiar face of Bugs Bunny flashed on screen, children of all ages clapped their hands with delight.

Sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, the classic “Looney Tunes” cartoons shown at the State Theatre on Dec. 10 were part of the Bill Welsh Memorial Cartoon Series, which runs Saturdays throughout December.

Jenn Miller, of State College, has brought her family to the shows a few times. She said you can’t beat the price.

“It’s just good family fun, and it’s free!” said Miller. “We all laugh and have good time, and we get to come together as a family.”

Her son Emery agrees.

“Yeah, it is fun, and the cartoons are funny,” said Emery, who noticed one big difference from cartoons of today. ”They don’t have as much talking.”

The free cartoons have been a holiday tradition at the State Theatre since 2007, and are a way to allow everyone a chance to experience the facility, said executive director Greg Ray. Named in honor of former State College Mayor Bill Welsh, who loved to come watch the cartoons before he passed away, the hope is to bring the whole community

together to enjoy something special, said Ray. “For parents, and even grandparents, this is a special way to take time to share something with the younger kids that they loved from their childhood.”

The State Theatre was a Warner Brothers movie theater until 1938, and Ray said they are confident that some of the “Looney Tunes” cartoons shown in the series were shown back then.

For former classmates Gloria Eisenbraun, of State College, and Don Pezzuti, of Harrisburg, the cartoons offer a great dose of nostalgia.

“We used to go to matinees and they would play these cartoons at the start, and often it was the best part,” said the 72-year-old Pezzuti. “Watching these really takes you back. It is fun to see it on the big screen again like old times.”

The shows run every Saturday at 10 a.m. in December, except on Christmas Eve. On Dec. 17, moviegoers will get a special treat, as the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus will be singing carols as people come into the theater.

“At the end of the day these shows are free, and so maybe the best way to first experience the theater,” said Ray. “So, why not come down and have some fun.”

And in the immortal words of Porky the Pig, “That’s all folks!”

Book drive aims to improve literacy Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State is hosting a book drive through April to support the Mid-State Literacy Council, a State College-based nonprofit organization that promotes literacy among adults. Donations can be dropped off at Eisenhower

Auditorium on the corner of Shortlidge and Eisenhower roads on the University Park campus.

Mid-State Literacy Council requests new and gently used books for preschool through sixth-grade reading levels. The council emphasizes a need for nonfiction Literacy, Page 34

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‘Arrival’ dampened by unrealistic expectations

By BOB GARVER Special to the Gazette

“Arrival” opened three weeks ago to some of the best reviews of the year and best actress Oscar talk for Amy Adams.

The problem was that the film was weirdly limited in its release, playing on only 2,300 screens in the country when most new wide releases play on more than 3,000.

I didn’t see it when it first came out, because it opened with less money than the second weekend of “Trolls.”

I didn’t see it for two more weeks because it got creamed by the opening weekends of “Moana” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” And, now that I have seen it (as it has expanded to 2,900 screens), I have to say that I don’t see why it’s getting so much praise.

The film sees Earth visited by aliens that don’t behave like typical movie aliens. For starters, they never leave their ships because they can’t handle the planet’s air and gravity. Humans have

to come aboard their ships once every 18 hours, go through a nauseating gravitational shift, use a cruel old-fashioned method of determining if the air is breathable and talk to the aliens from behind glass. The aliens also don’t touch down at national landmarks, with the one American vessel of their 12-vessel fleet hovering a few feet above rural Montana.

Perhaps most importantly, the aliens haven’t yet invented one of those universal translator devices that lets us hear them in English.

We’re going to have trouble communicating with them, and it’s going to lead to some misunderstandings.

Dr. Louise Banks (Adams) is called in to help with that last part. She’s a linguistics professor enlisted by the military to interact with the aliens and try to understand their language, which takes the form of entire sentences written as circles with no definite beginning or end. She and her partner, Dr. Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), spend months teaching

Literacy, from page 33 books, such as science and nature titles, which have been shown to expand vocabulary and knowledge.

The council aims to collect a minimum of 2,200 books to distribute to children in Centre County.

Blue book collection buckets are located in the Eisenhower lobby during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays

and learning basic concepts such as “hello” and “human.”

Experts working with aliens who settled over China believe that the aliens told them to use a weapon, which might mean that they plan to use a weapon on humans or that they want humans to use weapons on each other.

Louise thinks that the more malicious interpretations are too much of a stretch given the aliens’ apparent peacefulness.

She thinks that by “weapon,” the aliens mean “tool” or maybe “gift.”

The film has been praised for its complexity, how it doesn’t give viewers all the answers, forcing them to think for themselves. I’m pretty sure that this doesn’t refer to the leap in logic of how the Chinese apparently taught the aliens the concept of “weapon” without also teaching them “tool” so that they’d know the difference.

More likely, this “complexity” probably refers to a subplot about Louise having visions of raising a daughter who dies of

through Fridays, and during public events at the auditorium. Eisenhower will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 2.

Since 2010, the council has collected books for children throughout the county who do not have the resources to purchase their own. According to the council, many kids in Centre County do not have books at home to read during the summer, which can result in students losing the skills they

an illness. Did this happen in the past? The future? A possible future? A separate timeline? Does it hold the key to the aliens’ purpose now? Those are the deep questions posed by the movie, which challenges the characters’ (and the audience’s) conception of time.

I don’t mind that chunks of “Arrival” are missing or non-linear. I do mind that the film is so in love with a twist at the end that the characters are practically winking to each other over how clever it is.

But, that’s not my biggest problem with the movie. My biggest problem is that it’s slow. I know I’m supposed to admire Louise for being patient when the rest of the world is ready to lose its head, but this movie desperately needs to put a spring in its step.

It’s not bad by any stretch; it does play with some interesting concepts, it is successful with its dry humor and the performances and special effects are all respectable (love those spaceships

acquired in the previous school year.

The books are donated to Howard, Mountaintop Area, Port Matilda and Wingate elementary schools. The council hopes to collect even more books in the coming years to expand its service and include more schools.

Illiteracy is a serious nationwide issue that often goes unnoticed. In Centre County, 11 percent of residents have low literacy rates, the council said.

shaped like Go stones), though perhaps not as award-worthy as I was led to believe. Maybe my expectations were unrealistic after three weeks of constant critical commendation.

HH stars out of five.

“Arrival” is rated PG-13 for brief strong language; its running time is 116 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

The council offers various adult literacy services, but the best way to prevent low literacy in adults is to develop a strong literacy foundation during childhood.

All of the council’s programs are funded by the community for the community. It receives no government funding.

For more information, contact Medora Ebersole, Center for the Performing Arts education and community programs manager, at (814) 863-6752.

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

ONGOING

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

Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org .

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

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.

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

Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com.

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

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.

Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, September to November and March to May, at the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College.

The group also meets for monthly socials from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Mad Mex, 240 S. Pugh St., State College, and for breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The group is open to writers of all genres and levels of experience. Email mts@uplink. net.

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

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

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

Kids’ program — The Nittany Baptist Church will be holding Master’s Clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St. Visit www.nittany baptist.org.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Craft sale — The SERRV International Handcrafts Sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 17, at Faith United Church of Christ, 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 2373904.

Adult program — Being Heard, a writing program for Centre County seniors, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on various Thursdays through Dec. 22 at the Bellefonte Senior Center. Call (814) 355-6720.

Exhibit —World War II Christmas ornaments will be on display through the end of December at Apple Hill Antiques, 169 Gerald St., State College.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Webinar — “Websites — Competitive, Search-Engine Friendly, and Social Media Content,” an online webinar, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. The webinar is sponsored by PennTAP. Visit http://penntap.psu.edu/news/ webinars_and_events/?action=evregister&event_id=28.

Kids’ event — A book bingo event for families and children in grades kindergarten through sixth will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Event — The Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association will hold a contra dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

at the State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. No partner or experience needed; all dances taught. Call (814) 424-0224.

Event — State College High School’s Diversity Club will host the movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 7 p.m. in the State High North Building Auditorium, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. Tickets are $5 and include popcorn. Call (304) 982-1130.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Class — A free walk-in genealogical coaching class with the Centre County Genealogical Society will be held at 10 a.m. at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 3551516.

Event — The Academy of the Performing Arts will have Christmas music and a carol sing-along concert at 4 p.m. at 1963 Cato Ave., Building A, State College. Call (814) 2383000.

SUNDAY, DEC.18

Performance — Brush Valley Community Choir will perform at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 145 N. Alley, Rebersburg. Call (814) 237-3687 .

Event — Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church will hold a hymn sing at 6 p.m. at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Call Pastor Jeremiah Montgomery at (814) 206-0186.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

Kids’ event — A toddler story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Centre County Library, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is “Winter Fun.” Call (814) 355-1516.

Kids’ program — Advanced Bricks 4 Kidz will hold a building activity for kids ages 9 to 14 from 3:45 to 5 p.m at 2790 W. College Ave, State College. Cost is $10. Call (814) 574-2211.

Class — “Knit Wits,” for beginner or experienced crocheting or knitters, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Kids’ event — A “Top Secret Book Club” for elementary-aged kids will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Kids’ event — A “Book Babies” event, featuring singing, reading and movement for children 1 and younger, will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Centre County Library, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516.

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Timing is critical when starting a new business UNIVERSITY PARK — The first few months of the year are when many people who are thinking of starting a business take the initiative to make it happen. But Michael Ryan, business consultant for the Penn State Small Business Development Center, believes timing is critical to success.

“We always see an increase in both workshop attendees and new clients at the beginning of the year,” Ryan said, in a press release. “Resolutions include realizing a dream or improving one’s quality of life — and starting a business can certainly be a part of that.”

Ryan said choosing the correct time to open a new business is essential, and college towns, in particular, can also be tricky.

“There are many different factors that must be considered. I worked with a client who planned to open a restaurant in downtown State College on May 1,” Ryan said. “The majority of their target market would have been out of town for the next three months.”

The timing of registering a business with the appropriate authorities is also important. It will affect income tax returns and sales tax returns, which are

due on a quarterly basis in Pennsylvania. Choosing and forming the appropriate business structure should involve the use of an attorney, which can take a few weeks.

Those are just some of the tips the Penn State SBDC will offer in a workshop for entrepreneurs who want to kick off the new year with a new venture. “The First Step of Starting a Business” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 10, at Innovation Park.

Renee Frank, co-owner of Energy Rehab Wellness and Training LLC, worked with the Penn State SBDC before taking clients.

“The SBDC has helped us in countless ways. Maria Spencer is our consultant and was literally there with us trudging through the initial business set-up. She helped us to develop a solid business plan, find someone to work on our website, develop an employee manual and so much more,” Frank said.

“I continue to email or call her on a regular basis when I have a question. She and the SBDC are very responsive and highly competent.”

The cost to participate in the workshop is $20. To register, visitwww.sbdc.psu. edu.

HUBERT HUMPHREY FELLOWS MEMBERS OF this year’s Penn State Hubert Humphrey Fellowship were guests recently at the State College campus of South Hills School of Business and Technology. The international educators were given an overview of the career school’s history and educational structure, as well as a tour of its facilities. The Humphrey Fellowship program is a oneyear program of academic and professional development opportunities that brings midcareer professionals from countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East to Penn State.

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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson.

The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED NOV. 21-23 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Barbra E. Marshall, Barbra E. Fries and Cory D. Fries to Michael Bartko and Christa Bartko, 1235 Centre St., Bellefonte, $186,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Christopher E. Lahr to Denis Y. Bubnov, 108 Bel Air Hills Road, Bellefonte, $169,900.

Parkside Homes LLC to Eric Krout and Jennifer A. Krout, 281 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $282,124.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

State College, $195,000.

Albert L. Nakpil and Cynthia Ann Nakpil to Albert L. Nakpil and Cynthia Ann Nakpil, 177 Spring St., State College, $1.

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

Chester D. Young to Karl G. Steele and Sarah M. Steele, 43 Back St., Orviston, $17,500.

C.J. Mackey LLC to Wanle LLC, 2495 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard, $170,000.

Homes Inc to 116 Deans Way, State College, $247,500.

John J. Sahr and Rene Sahr to John L. Sahr, 446 Amblewood Way, State College, $1.

MTGLQ Investors LP to Evengy Mikhaylo and Olga Aleksandro, 249 Amblewood Way, State College, $186,000.

MILLHEIM BOROUGH

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HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Nancy A. Karal to Jason P. Cottingham and Michelle E. Cottingham, 622 Berkshire Drive, State College, $269,500.

Dennis L. Marshall and Lori J. Marshall to Dennis L. Marshall, 200 Chelsea Lane, State College, $10.

Eric A. Tritsch and Shana Z. Tritsch to Glenn E. Miller II and Paige E. Miller, 102 Mill St., Millheim, $1.

Glenn E. Miller, Glenn E. Miller II and Paige E. Miller to Glenn E. Miller II and Paige E. Miller, 102 Mill St., $1.

Eric A. Tritsch and Shana Z. Tritsch to Eric A. Tritsch and Shana Z. Tritsch, 104 Mill St., Millheim, $1.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

PATTON TOWNSHIP

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Adam E. Seitz and Faith Regina Ryan to C. Wayne Company LP, 119 W. Firehall Road, State College, $77,500.

Theodore Young and Helen E. Young to Timothy E. Young, 815 Runville Road, Bellefonte, $1.

Eric M. Deering to Cassie L. Smith, 316 Moose Run Road, Bellefonte, $60,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Melvin W. Johnson to Melvin W. Johnson Revocable Trust and Melvin W. Johnson, trustee, 607 Outer Drive, State College, $1.

William Wellman and Danna Antoine to Heidi A. LauckhardtRhoades, 1707 Puddintown Road,

Benjamin R. Farahani and Collen M. Frahani to Gregory R. King, 121 Meadow Lark Lane, Boalsburg, $599,000.

S&A Homes Inc. to Keith A. Oldham and Donna C. Oldham, 246 Stable View Drive, Port Matilda, $493,554.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Vicki Kay Carter Revocable Trust and Vicki Kay Carter, trustee, to Mary C. Dougherty and Scott R. Keay, 105 Amblewood Way, State College, $159,000.

Gregory C. Kight and Gregory C. Kight Jr. to Gregory C. Kight Jr., 3963 N. Atherton St., Port Matilda, $1.

Jason P. Cottingham and Michelle E. Cottingham to Dwight Drexler and Annamarie Sampson, 444 Sierra Lane, State College, $259,900.

Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 to Cen-Clear Child Services Inc., 3638 N. Atherton St., State College, $115,000.

Pinnacle Development LLC to S&A

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POTTER TOWNSHIP

David C. Carver, Laura A. Carver, Laura A. Melville, Laura A. Melville, Martin C. Melville and Judith Melville to David Carver, Laura A. Carver, Martin C. Melville and Judith Melville, 130 Cider Press Road, Centre Hall, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

William J. Kelz, Ursula M. Williams and Ursula M. Kelz to William J. Kelz and Ursula M. Kelz, 127 Nittany St., Pleasant Gap, $1.

Jonathan E. Brooks to Keystone Central Homes LLC, 457 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap, $28,001.

Gary G. Wilt and Shirley J. Wilt to Leslie S. Cotrell, 182 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $1.

Gary G. Wilt and Shirley J. Wilt to Matthew T. Wilt, 172 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $1.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

John J. Soltis and Deborah L. Soltis to Jeremy M. Foust and Alicia M. Foust, 102 Thomas St., Snow Shoe, $135,500.

George A. Ruff by attorney to Scott G. Shamrock and Marissa D. Shamrock, 204 Easterly Parkway, State College, $112,500.

Ben-David Ora to Qin Dong, 522 E. College Ave., State College, $144,250.

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Gary L. Mayes and Mary Grace Mayes to Nathan S. McCloskey and Melissa L. Sager, 966 W. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, $1.

Nathan S. McCloskey and Melissa L. Sager to Nathan S. McCloskey and

Norman V. Barry Jr. to Jill E. Barry to Justin K. Houser and Justin Kirk Houser, 107 Pebble Lane, Bellefonte, $136,500.

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Spring-summer sublet (reduced rent!), private apt Ideally located in downtown State College! Perfect for students.

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

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

703-973-3473

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Office Space For Rent

Charming 3-bedroom Cape Cod 5 miles from Campus

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

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

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

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

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

814 571-2335

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Special Services

TRUE HANDYMAN SERVICES No job too small!

State College Office Space If you are in or starting a business, then this is the place for you. With ready made offices and high speed Internet Access at your fingertips, this space will meet all of your needs.

Here is what our facility has to offer: 2000-3000 Square Feet of Prime Office Space to Rent Below Market Office Prices per Foot Experienced and Established Local Employers Convenient Access to Atherton Street and Route 322 Ready to Rent Offices Complete with Utilities and High Speed Internet Access (814) 325-2376

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Townhouses For Rent

Fall Cleanup, Snow Blowing, Leaf Blowing, General Landscaping, Electrical, Carpentry, Mulch, Plumbing, Driveway Sealing, Deck Stain & Painting

(814) 360-6860 PA104644

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

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The Heights at State College 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Fully Furnished Wifi Washer and Dryer in Unit Parking Sublet available on December 20th 630-632-6521

Household Goods

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

Asking $250,000 firm.

Ph. 814.222.3331.

Miscellaneous For Sale

Baseball Card Collection- Over 200,000 cards, excellent condition. Very Special Price $950. No Individual Card Sales. Call 814 571-0038.

Christmas door decoration Window Cling Christmas tree with packages & Snowflake background would fit a glass panel in door or large window. size 34.5” x 72”, Brand new still rolled up in tube.

Never opened. Wuld be great for indoor or outdoor use.

814-238-5804

large resin rocking chairs TWO RESIN ROCKING CHAIRS,OUTDOOR/ INDOOR USE,VERY ROOMY SEATING,HUNTER GREEN IN COLOR NEW,NEVER USED TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE GREAT GIFT IDEA MIFFLINBURG AREA 814-342-6905

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Clothing

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Household Goods

HANOVER Coal Burning Heater, good condition, asking $500, Call (814) 571-0168

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Parts & Accessories For Sale

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

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Autos For Sale

2013 Hundai Elantra 14,000 Limited Edition, only 75,000 miles. Bought at the end of 2013. Heated seats front and back.

Nav system, backup camera, moon roof.

Does great on gas. All leather seats. Bought it for almost 25000. Asking for 14,000 814-380-6861

FOR SALE: 2 strap hinges 33 “ long $25 (814) 486-3262

LIONEL Train set from 1950’s; metal steam engine, freight cars, track, transformer, excellent condition, $180, Call (814) 207-3875 S1 Parelli Horsemanship DVD’s, Parelli training DVD’s and binders, excellent condition. All $250.

Call (814) 692-7581 TORO 38381 18” 15 amp electric snow blower.

Asking $150. Call (814) 867-8068

Pianist/Accompanist/Musician

New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills is seeking a pianist/musician. All levels of experience are welcome to apply.

Send resume with cover letter to smlpsecretary@verizon.net or to Pianist Search Committee, P. O. Box 95, Spring Mills, PA 16875.

DESCRIPTION brings results. Use adjectives in your classified ads.

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Autos For Sale

BMW 3 Series

Six cylinder, premium package, excellent running condition. 156k miles, sunroof, Steptronic transmission (automatic, but can run manual if desired). Very small amount of rust around wheel wells. $3,000 obo.

Text if interested 814-571-0673.

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2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4WD #2556 - Gray - 15,065 Miles Auto, 2.4L V8 DOHC 16V Was $21,550 - NOW $18,987 Or $240.72 @ 84

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Competitive Bank Financing Available!

Vehicles Include Power 200** Warranty 10 Years/200,000 Miles!!

Exclusions May Apply. Listed Prices Are Subject To Change.

Merry Christmas, from our Family to Yours!

H E LP WA N T E D - AUTOMOBILE SALESMAN NEEDED We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong verbal skills and a willingness to learn in a fast paced selling environment.

We would prefer a candidate with a proven sales background, but we are willing to accept an applicant that has an admirable attitude and work ethic who will grow and learn with us!

Contact Joe Giardino at (814) 548-7050 to Schedule Interview or Email Resume to joe@jabcoautosales.com

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