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BUSINESS
Yocum-McMaster Kassie Smith joins Gunn-Mowery cited as a top commercial team STATE COLLEGE — The Yocum-McMaster team with RE/MAX Centre Realty ranked No. 39 overall in the United States RE/MAX Network for total commercial sales volume from January to November 2016. The team is composed of Scott L. Yocum, broker officer; Marc McMaster, associate broker; and McKenzie Millward and Kacee Burke, real estate salespersons. The group has extensive experience in residential, commercial and investment properties, according to a release from RE/ MAX. “Each member of the Yocum-McSubmitted photo Master team has MARC McMASTER , left, and Scott worked diligently to achieve this L. Yocum, of RE/MAX Centre Realty, high honor in the recently were recognized for total market,” said Kate commercial volume. Tosto, broker of record at RE/MAX Centre Realty. “Ranking No. 39 in the United States for commercial sales volume is a tremendous accomplishment. We’re extremely proud that the Yocum-McMaster team is part of the RE/MAX network and continues to raise the bar in real estate.” The team has earned the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, RE/MAX Platinum Club (nine years in a row), Executive Club and 100 Percent Club honors. For more information, visit www.statecollegehomes. com or call (814) 231-8200.
LEMOYNE — Gunn-Mowery LLC recently announced the addition of Kassie Smith to its team as a licensed personal lines agent. Smith is a Central Pennsylvania native and is a graduate of Palmyra Area High School. Her duties at Gunn-Mowery will include reviewing applications and preparing quotations for personal insurance coverage, as well as managing a book of commercial poliKASSIE SMITH cies. “I am thrilled to be a part of the Gunn-Mowery team,” said Smith. “Everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful. I am looking forward to this new adventure.” Gunn-Mowery is an independent insurance broker providing commercial insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, financial services and surety bonds to clients in central Pennsylvania and beyond. The firm has offices in Lemoyne, Lancaster, Dillsburg and State College.
The Granary to close By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — A Centre Region store will be closing its doors after nearly three decades in business. The Granary Natural and Ethnic Foods, 2766 W. College Ave., announced that it will be closing Friday, April 14. “Owner Leena Scholten is retiring, and wishes to thank the many loyal patrons and friends who have supported The Granary over the decades,” a statement from the store read. Starting in March, all merchandise will be on sale and store fixtures will be available for purchase. Scholten opened The Granary on May 6, 1988. The store sells natural, organic and ethnic foods, along with vitamins, herbal remedies, personal care products and biodegradable home care items.
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.
and Brittany L. Torsell, 335 E. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $1. F. Scott Mauger to F. Scott Mauger, 324 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $1. Michalene A. Peticca to M. Elizabeth Hay and William L. Hay, 214 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, $157,000.
RECORDED JAN. 30-FEB. 3 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH
Kyle A. Conrad and Melinda S. Conrad to Edward R. Jenkins Jr. and Darlene F. Jenkins, 203 Arrowhead Way, Bellefonte, $319,900. Mario I. Meraglia and Catherine E. Meraglia to Village of Nittany Glen LP, 344 Fultons Run Road, Springfield, $1. Village of Nittany Glen LP to Mario I. Meraglia and Catherine E. Meraglia, 116 Gravel Hill Road, State College, $203,000. Berks Home LLC to Lynda Schirmer and Jason Hastings, 115 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $176,470.
Vincent J. Torsell and Brittany L. Torsell to Vincent J. Torsell
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Portable Toilet Rentals/ 24 Month Contract Sealed paper bids may be submitted via email at crpr@crcog.net through Friday, March 10 at 11:00 AM. All documents and solicitation details are available online at no cost from Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority at http://www.crpr. org/agency/Documents.html. A copy of the bid documents will also be available for review at the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority offices in the COG Building, 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #1, State College, PA 16801. Bid must include a certified check or bid bond for the amount of 10% of the total bid. Bonds must be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the PA. Local contractors are encouraged to bid. Bid deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:00am, and bids will be opened at 12:00pm at the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority office the same day. By order of: Pamela J. Salokangas, Director Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority
BENNER TOWNSHIP
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Gary S. Mahute, Walter L. Mahute and Barbara L. Mahute to Gary S. Mahute, 601 Pike St., State College, $1. S&A Homes Inc. to Alan Gibson and Rachel Pell, 122 Winrush Road, State College, $518,980. S&A Homes Inc. to Mehul Patel, 107 Windrush Road, State College, $429,086. Clayton J. Synard and Sejal Synard by agent to Cartus Financial Corp, 150 Fernleaf Court, State College, $549,500. Cartus Financial Corporation to Timothy P. Williamson and Kathryn A. Williamson, 150 Fernleaf Court, State College, $545,000. Robert W. Stewart and Jeri Linn Stewart to Benner Park 3 LLC, 1225 Benner Pike, State College, $1.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Circleville Road Partners E LP to State College AL Investors LLC, 121 Havershire Blvd., $1,900,000. Edwin W. Biederman Jr. Estate and Robert W. W. Biedrman, executor, 1651 Dogwood Circle, State College, $305,000. F&H Real Estate to John R. McWhirter and Jeanette D. McWhirter, 875 Willard St., $390,000. F&H Real Estate to John R. McWhirter and Jeanette D. McWhirter, 877 Willard St., $390,000. Ailan Cheng and Qiming Zhang to Scott E. Lindner and Alexandra H. Lindner, 1107 Longfellow Lane, $155,000. W. Richard Snyder by attorney to Robert D. Finn III, 175 Science Park Court, $229,000. Eduardo Santiago-Duran and Lourdes Najera-Ceniceros to Albert J. Wagner and Joan M. Wagner, 2461 Autumnwood Drive, State College, $340,000. Hays B. Gamble Trust, June I. Gamble, co-trustee, and Bronwen G. Gillette, co-trustee, to Amado B. Lugue Jr. and Carmela S. Lugue, 3301 Shellers Bend No. 918, $248,000.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
Gregory R. Somers and Janice Somers to Bryan E. Crist and Melody B. Christ, 145 Granny Lane, Port Matilda, $295,000. Philip K. Jensen to Mary L. Marcum, 43 Cedar Ridge Drive, Port Matilda, $339,000.
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
Robert Smith and Doris W. Smith to Aaron C. Sumner and Ash-
FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2017
Water bottles to benefit ‘Sustain The State’ Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — In an effort to reduce single-use plastic waste and raise money for the State Theatre’s sustainability fund, the theater is partnering with environmental nonprofit Reverb and water bottle company Nalgene for their #RockNRefill campaign to “Sustain The State.” Bottles are available in exchange for a $20 donation. Proceeds will benefit The State Theatre’s Sustain The State and Reverb. The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., recently procured grant funding to finance the purchase and installation of a water bottle filling station that will enable patrons to fill up their personal water bottles. The purchase is currently in Town & Gown file photo progress, and more information on installation dates THE STATE THEATRE, in an will be available soon. effort to reduce plastic waste, Sustain The State’s mission is to enable artists and is installing a water bottle audiences to experience, filling station. appreciate and embrace the performing arts in a manner that ensures that future generations have the same opportunity. Sustainability at The State Theatre is comprised of a diverse array of project initiatives. Current projects include Dispose Responsibly, Hydrate The State and Farm-toTheatre. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.org/sustainability. Reverb is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Adam Gardner, of Guster. Reverb creates and executes comprehensive, custom programs to “green” the tour itself while engaging concertgoers to take action for the environment. In addition to their work with artists, Reverb also works to move forward the sustainable practices of music industry leaders, including venues, record labels and radio stations.
ly S. Watson, 556 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $169,000.
HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Rob R. Johnson Estate, Beth A. Johnson and Erik W. Johnson, administrator, to Dustin T. Chencharick, 2423 E. Mountain Road, Julian, $70,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Clara B. Gunsallus by attorney to Jeffrey L. Geist Sr. and Melissa F. Geist, 140 Lingle St., Blanchard, $72,000. David E. Rider, Melody Bryan and Melody A. Rider to Scott Andrus and Traci Andrus, 111 Evergreen Road, $1. Margaret H. Pletcher Estate, Sharon L. Pletcher, executrix, and Margaet Harter Pletcher to Mark A. Williams and Christine M. Williams, 108 Liberty St., Blanchard, $75,000. Martha J. Dolan to Dolan Family Irrevocable Grantor, trustee, and Michael E. Dolan, trustee, 173 Liberty St., Blanchard, $1. Joseph Jay Skrtich and Lesley Jean Skrtich to Todd E. Losch Jr. and Kelly M. Losch, 133 S. Mountain Road, $235,000.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Jason W. Stimmel and Margaret Diana Stimmel to Jason W. Stimmel, 547 Lanceshire Lane, State College, $1. Robert Placky Jr. and Debra Placky to Robert Placky Jr., 202 Teaberry Circle, State College, $1. Hazel M. Parkinson by attorney and Hazel Marjorie Parkinson to Camillo Properties Inc., 591 W. Hillside Ave., State College, $145,000.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Viola C. Lucas Estate, Jean A. Greenaway, co-executrix, and Roy I. Lucas, co-executor, to Georgia D. Port, 3251 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
William G. Mulberger III and Kathy L. Mulberger to David K. VonGunden and Susan L. VonGunden, 115 Slate Court, Bellefonte, $405,000. Scott P. McKenzie to Katina E. Mazzotta, 163 E. College Ave., State College, $170,000. Nittany Noll Preserve, Ray C. Noll III, Vivian Noll and Ray C. Noll Jr. by attorney to Graymont Inc., 130 On The Hill Road, Pleasant Gap, $4,000,000. Hammered Dreams LLC to Melvin Randell Magaw, 1485 Airport Road, Bellefonte, $229,900. Suzanne E. Murray, Suzanne E. Russell and Daniel Robert Murray to Suzanne Murray, 131 Kathryn Drive, Bellefonte, $1.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Allan I. Stoekl and Nancy A. Moschella to Ann D. Tarantino and Jacob J. Loverisch, 953 Robin Road, $503,000. Frederick J. Kissinger, executor, and Debra S. Hamilton, executrix, to Brian M. Kissinger and Chloe R. Kissinger, 728 W. College, Ave., State College, $850,000.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Gregory K. Rowell and Britta U. Rowell to Craig R. Bloom and Brandi J. Bloom, 103 Cambium Ave., Bellefonte, $217,500.