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March 24-30, 2016

Senior dinner will benefit fellow student

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By CHRIS MORELLI

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BELLEFONTE — Once again, Bellefonte’s Senior Institute is doing very good things.

The group of 17 seniors at Bellefonte Area High School will be hosting the annual Bellefonte Senior Institute Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte.

According to Bellefonte Senior Institute adviser Jessica Lloyd, this select group of seniors from the Class of 2016 is a special one.

“We have 17 seniors taking part this year,” Lloyd said. “Each and every one them is helping in some way. For me, it’s a nice way to teach outside of the classroom. I feel like each senior leaves with better skills.

They know they’ve helped somebody.”

This year’s Senior Institute Dinner will benefit fellow senior Devon Anderson, who had been battling testicular cancer.

“It’s really about helping (Devon). You can see the connection. This has brought a lot of them closer to Devon. It really has.”

According to Lloyd, the seniors came up with some fresh ideas for this year’s fundraiser.

“They’re unique,” DEVON ANDERSON Lloyd said of the group.

“They brought some new ideas to the table. They’re not afraid to try new things. This year, they’ve been standing outside of band and choir concerts canning and raising money. They’ve raised more than $1,000 just by doing that.”

This year’s Senior Institute Dinner features a pasta bar. There will be several different types of pasta, sauces and meat options. There will also be salad, bread, drinks and dessert. Meals are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

And make no mistake about it, the dinner is a total team effort, according to Lloyd.

Teachers and parents contribute pasta while some of the Bellefonte businesses donate meat, bread and drinks. Students and parents usually take care of the desserts.

The students will get some help from those at Faith United Methodist Church.

They’re used to having large communitystyle dinners.

“Without the help (of the church), it would not be possible. But the students Dinner, Page 7

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What: Bellefonte Senior Institute Dinner When: 5 to 8 p.m., April 6 Where: Faith United Methodist Church, Bellefonte Cost: $8 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under Police ................................ 2 Opinion ............................ 9

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MEMBERS OF the Penn State wrestling team celebrate as they pose for a group photo after winning another NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championship on March 19 at Madison Square Garden. Zain Retherford holds the trophy. It was the Nittany Lions’ fifth title in six seasons. For more on the national championship, see story on Page 23.

DA seeking to take unused meds off street

Streetscape project accelerated

By G. KERRY WEBSTER

By ALEXA LEWIS

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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County District Attorney’s Office continues to battle heroin and opioid-based drug addictions, and now, it is asking the county commissioners for support.

On March 22, Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks-Miller and First Assistant District Attorney Mark Smith visited the Board of Commissioners to ask for a letter of support for grant funding to bring medicine drop-off boxes to several public locations in the county, “Heroin use and opiate-based drug addiction is growing in the county, and we believe these boxes will help mitigate the issue,” said Parks-Miller. “Lots of people don’t know what to do with their unused or expired medication. This is a public service, through grant funding, to help keep our communities safe.”

According to Parks-Miller, the Medication Collection Box Grant Program is orches-

trated and funded by the Pennsylvania District Attorney Association. Although she said she could not provide a firm number for the amount of the grant, she was able to confirm the PADAA said several boxes are available.

She said their cost is about $100 each.

“They kind of look like mailboxes,” she said.

LEMONT — College Township council unanimously approved a proposal on March 14 for the final design of the Lemont streetscape project in anticipation of grant applications.

After the Pike Street TrafficCalming and Streetscape Project was first proposed more than three years ago to slow traffic and make downtown Lemont more pedestrian friendly in the process, College Township council and staff are making more recent advances to finalize the project’s design and apply for grants.

Last October council decided to move forward with the streetscape project as it was originally proposed,

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Health & Wellness ..... 10, 11 Education .................. 12, 13

Community ............... 14-19 Centre Spread ........... 20, 21

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COMING SOON: Drug drop-off boxes similar to this one will be placed throughout Centre County as part of the Medication Collection Box Grant Program.

Sports ......................... 23-30 Around & In Town .... 31-33

What’s Happening .... 34, 35 Puzzles ............................ 36

Business ..................... 37, 38 Classified ........................ 39

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MARCH 24-30, 2016

Front and Centre HIT AND MISS: Students at Penns Valley Area High School recently took part in a dodgeball tournament. All of the proceeds went to the Penns Valley Youth Center. The Gazette’s Sam Stitzer was there.

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ON THE DIAMOND: Penn State baseball coach Rob Cooper has high hopes for his Nittany Lions as they prepare for Big Ten Conference play. The Lions are off to their best start since 2011.

Page 24 ‘HAIR’ RAISING: Penn State Centre Stage will perform the classic musical “Hair” beginning on Friday, April 1.

According to director Emmy Frank, the musical speaks to every generation and is still relevant today.

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Police reported a known person pumped $8.97 worth of gasoline into his or her vehicle at 1:24 p.m. on March 4 at Homan’s General Store in Potter Township, then fled the scene without paying.

Police are continuing to investigate. qqq Authorities were dispatched to an erratic driver on Mill Street in Milesburg Borough at 6:48 p.m. on March 6. Responding troopers conducted a routine traffic stop and arrested 52-year-old Tim Meek Colpetzer, of Milesburg, on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. qqq Police reported several juveniles at Penns Valley High School received a sexually explicit image from a male juvenile, via text messages, on March 9 at the school.

Police are continuing to investigate. qqq No injuries were reported in a hit-andrun crash that occurred at 9:28 p.m. on Penn Street in Milheim Borough. Police said someone traveling south on Penn Street sideswiped a parked 2007 GMC Yukon. The driver then continued to travel south on Penn Street without stopping.

The investigation is continuing. qqq Police reported a small black safe was stolen from an East Main Street, Miles Township, residence sometime between 7 p.m. March 13 and 8:30 a.m. March 15.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Rockview station. qqq PennDOT workers found a 9mm pistol magazine containing ammunition along state Route 150, near Iddings Street, in Milesburg Borough at 8:30 a.m. on March 16. Police said the magazine was found while a road crew was sweeping gravel from the roadway. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact (814) 3557545. qqq Ryan P. Long, 19, of Mill Hall, and a 15-year-old Beech Creek juvenile were cited for harassment following a physical altercation that occurred at 11 p.m. on March 18 in a wooded area near Kato Pond in Liberty Township. qqq Police were called to the intersection of state Route 192 and Old Pike Road in Miles Township at 12:30 p.m. on March 18 to investigate a fatal car-buggy crash.

Police said Samuel Speicher, of Millheim, was westbound on state Route 152 in a horse and buggy and was stopped in the left lane to turn left onto Old Pike Road.

The horse pulling the buggy “reared up” and pulled the buggy into the eastbound lane, directly into the path of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee operated by Paul Robson, of Rebersburg. Robson was unable to avoid striking the buggy. The impact caused the buggy and driver to be thrown approximately 30 feet to the south side of the roadway.

Speicher was transported by helicopter to the Geisinger Trauma Center in Danville, where he later died as a result of his injuries. Robson was not injured. Police did not note if the horse was injured in the crash.

PHILIPSBURG STATE POLICE Police reported approximately 75 Xanax pills were removed from a North Second Street, Philipsburg, residence sometime between 2 and 7:30 a.m. on March 11.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at (814) 342-3370. qqq Police were dispatched to an East Pine Street, Philipsburg, residence at noon on March 14 for a reported theft of prescription medication. A 34-year-old Altoona woman told police she left her medication at the residence of a 33-year-old Philipsburg man and he was refusing to return it to her. Police are continuing to investigate. qqq On March 15, Chad Allen Wood, 31, of Nanty Glo, sent a 28-year-old Warriors Mark woman numerous text messages, which was in violation of a protectionfrom-abuse order.

A warrant was obtained from Magistrate Kelley Gillete-Walker on March 16 and Wood was taken into custody at his residence by PSP Ebensburg on March 17.

He was taken to the Centre County Courthouse and arraigned before Judge Jonathan Grine. Bail was set at $15,000 pending a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 12. qqq A firearm and holster was found in a wooded area near Brady Street in Rush Township at 8 p.m. on March 15. Police have made contact with the owner, who is a 44-year-old Sandy Ridge man. Police are continuing to investigate. qqq Police were contacted by PSP Megan’s Law Unit requesting an investigation on a registered offender. The request indicated the unit had received a tip that a known offender had failed to report necessary information to Megan’s Law, as required by law. The investigation is continuing. qqq Harassment charges will be filed against a known 35-year-old woman following an incident that occurred at 11:55 a.m. on March 16 at a residence on North Fifth Street in Philipsburg Borough. Police said the woman entered into a physical altercation with a 37-year-old man. qqq A 67-year-old Philipsburg woman reported to police she either misplaced or someone stole $35 from her room at Windy Hill Village sometime between Feb. 17 and March 17. Police are continuing to investigate.

— Compiled by G. Kerry Webster

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Republicans send new spending plan to governor

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

HARRISBURG — Republican lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-Centre County, again tried to end the nine-month long budget dispute when they passed a $30 billion budget March 16.

The bill passed the state Senate 31-18, with 30 Republicans votes and one Democratic vote from Sen. Andy Dinniman, of Chester County. With 115 Republican and 13 Democratic votes, the GOP budget then passed the state House of Representatives, 128-63, later in the day.

Corman said the new budget would help keep schools from closing and reappropriate funds to Penn State Extension programs, which have threatened to close come Sunday, May 1, if funding is not restored. The bill also comes without the $2.7 billion in tax increases that Wolf has proposed.

“We are in an emergency situation,” Corman said in a statement. “Let’s stop looking at what this budget isn’t and focus on what it is. This budget is $200 million new dollars for education and keeps our schools form closing their doors.

“This plan gets out communities the money they desperately need without the tax increases the Governor so desperately wants.”

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GOV. TOM WOLF speaks at a news conference on March 8 in Philadelphia. Wolf threatened to use his veto power on the latest version of the Pennsylvania budget.

This budget is about $240 million less than the budget plan that the General Assembly passed in December, which Wolf line-item vetoed. Republican lawmakers justified this lower spending and no-new-

tax budget when they said that the funding could not realistically be put to use in the last quarter of this fiscal year, which ends Thursday, June 30.

However, Wolf immediately threatened

to use his veto power to again override what he said is a fiscally irresponsible budget, should it reach his desk.

“We have to have a conversation, a debate, a discussion about what the priorities of any budget ought to be, but there shouldn’t be any need for a discussion over whether the math should work,” Wolf said.

“Constitutionally the math has to work, in practice the math has to work.”

Democratic leaders said this is again a partisan attempt to pass a budget without increased revenue. The budget is out of balance by at least $290 million, and would create a year-end deficit of more than $1.6 billion in 2016-17 that could prompt cuts to education and programs for seniors, and could increase taxes, according to Jeff Sheridan, a spokesperson for the governor.

“Instead of responsibly addressing Pennsylvania’s structural deficit, the Republican plan is filled with smoke and mirrors like the budgets they have passed over the past four years that have resulted in five credit downgrades,” Sheridan said.

Earlier in the week, Wolf warned Pennsylvania’s county commissioners at a conference in Harrisburg that counties will have to cover more of their human services expenses, such as those for mental health and substance abuse programs, if Wolf, Page 6

DNA evidence, video surveillance leads to arrest in Omar burglary

By G. KERRY WEBSTER

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BELLEFONTE — DNA evidence and a positive identification through video surveillance was what the Bellefonte Police Department needed to bring formal charges in the December 2014 burglary of the Omar Bar Bottle Shop in Bellefonte.

On March 17, Officer Robert Ruggiero filed felony charges of robbery and aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats and theft by unlawful taking against Brandon M. Inhoof, 33, of

Bellefonte.

Authorities said on Dec. 26, 2014, at about 9:38 p.m., Inhoof entered the Omar Bar Bottle Shop on West Bishop Street, brandished a knife, assaulted a clerk and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register.

Responding officers canvassed the area and in a trash can about 170 feet away from the bottle shop, authorities found a gray Penn State hooded sweatshirt, a gray knit cap and a yellow folding knife. All of these items were described by the clerk who was assaulted in the incident.

The evidence was sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab, and after thorough examination, a DNA profile appearing to originate from a common source was obtained from the submitted evidence.

The profile was uploaded into the state police data bank and, as a result, police said Inhoof could not be eliminated as a possible investigative lead.

Police obtained a search warrant to retrieve a comparison DNA sample from Inhoof, and after comparing the samples, police said they matched.

In addition, a former girlfriend of Inhoof was interviewed by police and was shown the video surveillance of the incident. She identified the robber as Inhoof and said he was wearing a sweatshirt previously owned by her, as well as sneakers purchased for him by her sister that same month.

Inhoof was arrainged before Magisterial District Judge Kelley Gillette-Wlker and committed to Centre County Correctional Facility in lieu of $300,00 bail.

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MARCH 24-30, 2016

Development vice president to leave Penn State

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Rodney Kirsch, who managed two billion-dollar-plus fundraising campaigns as Penn State’s senior vice president for development and alumni relations, will leave the university at the end of August.

During Kirsch’s 20-year tenure, Penn State acquired $4.4 billion in new private support. During his first 10 years on the job, Penn State raised more money than it had in its previous 140 years.

“Rod’s excellent leadership and ability to oversee some of our most critical needs and significant interactions with alumni and friends is unequaled in his field,” said Penn State President Eric J. Barron. “His diligence in fundraising and in conveying the deepest needs of this institution and our students has been stellar and he has laid a solid foundation for anyone who follows. In fact, he leaves such a legacy of success that it will be difficult to fill his shoes.

We wish him the absolute best as he moves ahead to the next chapter.”

Over the course of his time at Penn State, the university’s endowment market value increased from $400 million to $2.4 billion.

He led efforts to secure gifts for programs including the Schreyer Honors College, H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Weiss Breakthrough Scholars, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Presidential Leadership Academy.

He also oversaw fundraising for major building projects, such as the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, Pegula Ice Arena, the College of Business Building, Hintz Family Alumni Center, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Tombros/McWhirter Academic Commons, The Bank of America Career Services Center and the Huck Life Sciences Building.

“His steadfast commitment to raising funds for students, his sincere love of the

Happy Valley LaunchBox is looking for entrepreneurs

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Have a business idea? Happy Valley LaunchBox is accepting applications for its second group of startups to receive no-cost support services and space at its South Allen Street facility.

Entrepreneurial teams have until Friday, March 25, to apply at www.launchbox.psu.edu/application. Applicants will then participate in a competitive selection process, from which five to 10 LaunchTeams will be chosen. Six LaunchTeams were selected for the first cohort announced in January.

Application is open to entrepreneurs from the community, as well as Penn State students, faculty and staff, with scalable business ideas.

For selected teams, LaunchBox offers a 10-week business startup training program followed by up to nine months of co-working space. During the training, program teams commit to three hours per week for class and five hours per week out of class.

Teams also have access to professional consultation and research resources from

Penn State Law and IP Clinics, the Small Business Development Center, the Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship consulting solutions program and University Libraries.

Local entrepreneurs and Penn State alumni provide one-on-one mentorship. Teams also have 24-hour access to the LaunchBox space at 224 S. Allen St., as well as Wi-Fi, video and teleconferencing.

LaunchBox does not provide funding, but staff will connect teams with potential investors when they are ready.

When its Allen Street offices open to the public in April, LaunchBox also will serve as a walk-in information desk service for area entrepreneurs, helping them find the resources they need at Penn State and in the local community.

Created with community collaborators, Happy Valley LaunchBox is an initiative of Invent Penn State, which was developed last year to help spur economic growth, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State also has provided funding for entrepreneurship centers in six Commonwealth Campus communities.

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institution and his superb judgment have inspired many a volunteer not only to contribute dollars, but to engage actively with the university,” said Martha Jordan, chair of the executive committee of the Penn State Advisory Council on PhilanRODNEY KIRSCH thropy. “While personally I’m sad to see him go, I couldn’t be happier that he has made a decision to enter a new phase of his life.”

Kirsch also developed programs to bolster financial support for students and young faculty, including the Trustee Matching Scholarship program, which has raised $145 million, and the Faculty Endowment Challenge, which raised $16 million for 47 Early Career Professorships.

Kirsch and his wife, Michele, have personally donated $200,000 to Penn State. In February, they committed $50,000 to help launch the Embedded Counselor Program, an initiative by Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Services which will position a therapist in one of Penn State’s residence halls.

“I have been incredibly privileged to lead the fundraising program for two decades at one of the world’s great public universities. The passion and commitment which our alumni and friends have for this university is unsurpassed,” said Kirsch, a North Dakota native and a Penn State Honorary Alumnus. “I am enormously indebted to every member of the Penn State family who has labored to create opportunity and excellence for future generations of Penn Staters through their philanthropy and volunteerism. The future of philanthropy is bright at Penn State and I look forward to seeing all the great things the university will accomplish in the future.”

Local man re-sentenced for attack in 2013

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — A State College man was re-sentenced last week to 16 to 32 years after Superior Court vacated his initial sentencing.

James Robert Scholl, 32, originally received the same sentence in May 2014 after he was convicted on multiple counts of aggravated assault and other charges.

In June 2015, the sentence was vacated and remanded to Centre County Court for re-sentencing by Judge Jonathan Grine after mandatory minimum sentences he had received were ruled unconstitutional.

“We are grateful that the court imposed the same sentence based upon the life and death struggle the brave officers faced that day when dealing with this felon who pulled a loaded weapon on them and showed his intent to use it,” District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said. “Law enforcement protects and serves and puts their life on the line for us, and we take seriously any assault on them while they are doing their jobs.”

Scholl reportedly became angry with his girlfriend on Sept. 14, 2013, for not helping him pick up his motorcycle, which he had

overturned in front of her Ferguson Township trailer. Scholl slapped her with an open hand and struck her repeatedly with a flip-flop.

The incident escalated as Scholl’s girlfriend called 911, with Scholl knocking holes in a bathroom JAMES SCHOLL wall with pieces of a door he broke off its hinges. The girlfriend was able to leave the trailer and Scholl locked the door. Ferguson Township and Patton Township police responded to the 911 call and, as they approached the door, Scholl loaded a handgun, unlocked the door and pointed it at Ferguson Township Officer William Chambers’ head.

Chambers and Scholl struggled and Ferguson Township Sgt. Sean Albright and Patton Township Officer Brian Shaffer came to help Chambers. Scholl refused to drop the gun and the three officers fought to eventually pry the gun from Scholl. He continued to fight the officers until he was put onto his stomach and placed in handcuffs.

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• PUBLIC NOTICE •

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA The following are true and correct copies of joint resolutions of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania proposing two amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Consistent with the procedures prescribed by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution, the General Assembly first proposed the amendments during the 2013 session and approved them for a second time during the 2015 session of the legislature. As required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution and statutory law, the Secretary of the Commonwealth has caused the proposed amendments to be published here.

Pursuant to law, the Secretary of the Commonwealth will submit the proposed amendments to the electors of Pennsylvania in the form of two ballot questions at the General Primary to be held on April 26, 2016. If a ballot question is approved by a majority of electors voting on it, the corresponding amendment becomes part of the Constitution.

Those parts of the joint resolutions that appear in bold print are the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly for addition or deletion. If an amendment were approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in brackets (e.g., [Constitution]) would be deleted. The unbolded words would remain unchanged in the Constitution.

Following the proposed amendments is the text of the questions that will be placed on the ballot. Below each question is a “Plain English Statement” prepared by the Office of Attorney General, and published as required by law, indicating the purpose, limitations and effects of the ballot question upon the people of this Commonwealth.

Anyone who needs help reading this advertisement or who needs the text of the proposed amendments in an alternative format may call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Room 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717) 787-5280, ra-BCEL@pa.gov.

Pedro A. Cortés, Secretary of the Commonwealth JOINT RESOLUTION 2015-1

JOINT RESOLUTION 2015-2

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for compensation and retirement of justices, judges and justices of the peace.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with Article XI: That section 16(b) of Article V be amended to read: § 16. Compensation and retirement of justices, judges and justices of the peace. *** (b) Justices, judges and justices of the peace shall be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of [70] 75 years.

Former and retired justices, judges and justices of the peace shall receive such compensation as shall be provided by law. Except as provided by law, no salary, retirement benefit or other compensation, present or deferred, shall be paid to any justice, judge or justice of the peace who, under section 18 or under Article VI, is suspended, removed or barred from holding judicial office for conviction of a felony or misconduct in office or conduct which prejudices the proper administration of justice or brings the judicial office into disrepute. *** Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. (b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit this proposed constitutional amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

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Proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, eliminating the Traffic Court of Philadelphia.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI: (1) That section 1 of Article V be amended to read: § 1. Unified judicial system.

The judicial power of the Commonwealth shall be vested in a unified judicial system consisting of the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court, courts of common pleas, community courts, municipal [and traffic] courts in the City of Philadelphia, such other courts as may be provided by law and justices of the peace. All courts and justices of the peace and their jurisdiction shall be in this unified judicial system.

(2) That the heading and subsection (c) of section 6 of Article V be amended to read: § 6. Community courts; Philadelphia Municipal Court [and Traffic Court]. *** (c) In the City of Philadelphia there shall be a municipal court [and a traffic court]. The number of judges and the jurisdiction [of each] shall be as provided by law. [These courts] This court shall exist so long as a community court has not been established or in the event one has been discontinued under this section.

(3) That subsection (d) of section 10 of Article V be amended to read: § 10. Judicial administration. *** (d) The Chief Justice and president judges of all courts with seven or less judges shall be the justice or judge longest in continuous service on their respective courts; and in the event of his resignation from this position the justice or judge next longest in continuous service shall be the Chief Justice or president judge. The president judges of all other courts shall be selected for five-year terms by the members of their respective courts[, except that the president judge of the traffic court in the City of Philadelphia shall be appointed by the Governor]. A Chief Justice or president judge may resign such position and remain a member of the court. In the event of a tie vote for office of president judge in a court which elects its president judge, the Supreme Court shall appoint as president judge one of the judges receiving the highest number of votes. *** (4) That subsection (b) of section 12 of Article V be amended to read: § 12. Qualifications of justices, judges and justices of the peace. *** (b) [ Judges of the traffic court in the City of Philadelphia and justices] Justices of the peace shall be members of the bar of the Supreme Court or shall complete a course of training and instruction in the duties of their respective offices and pass an examination prior to assuming office. Such courses and examinations shall be as provided by law.

(5) That subsection (a) of section 15 of Article V be amended to read: § 15. Tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace. (a) The regular term of office of justices and judges shall be ten years and the regular term of office for judges of the municipal court [and traffic court] in the City of Philadelphia and of justices of the peace shall be six years. The tenure of any justice or judge shall not be affected by changes in judicial districts or by reduction in the number of judges. *** Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. (b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit the proposed constitutional amendments under section 1 of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a single ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendments are passed by the General Assembly.

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1 AMENDING THE MANDATORY JUDICIAL RETIREMENT AGE Ballot Question Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges and justices of the peace (known as magisterial district judges) be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years, instead of the current requirement that they be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 70?

Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General The purpose of the ballot question is to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to require that justices, judges and justices of the peace (known as magisterial district judges) be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years.

Presently, the Pennsylvania Constitution provides that justices, judges and justices of the peace be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 70 years. Justices of the peace are currently referred to as magisterial district judges.

If the ballot question were to be approved, justices, judges and magisterial district judges would be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years rather than the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 70 years.

This amendment to the mandatory retirement age would be applicable to all judges and justices in the Commonwealth, including the justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, judges of the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court, county courts of common pleas, community courts, municipal courts in the City of Philadelphia, and magisterial district judges.

The ballot question is limited in that it would not amend any other provisions of the Pennsylvania Constitution related to the qualification, election, tenure, or compensation of the justices, judges or magisterial district judges.

The effect of the ballot question would be to allow all justices, judges, and magisterial district judges to remain in office until the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years. This would permit all justices, judges, and magisterial district judges to serve an additional five years beyond the current required retirement age.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 ABOLITION OF THE PHILADELPHIA TRAFFIC COURT Ballot Question Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to abolish the Philadelphia Traffic Court?

Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General The purpose of the ballot question is to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to abolish the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia.

Presently, the Pennsylvania Constitution provides for the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia as part of the unified judicial system. If the ballot question were to be approved, the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia would be abolished by removing all references to the Traffic Court and the judges of the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia from the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Legislation enacted in 2013 transferred the functions performed by the Traffic Court to the Philadelphia Municipal Court. As a result, violations of the Vehicle Code previously adjudicated by the Traffic Court are presently being adjudicated by the Philadelphia Municipal Court. The proposed amendment would officially abolish the Traffic Court by removing all references to the Traffic Court and its judges from the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This ballot question is limited to whether the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia should be abolished. The ballot question would not amend any other provisions of the Pennsylvania Constitution beyond the removal of all references to the Traffic Court and its judges.

The effect of the ballot question would be to abolish the Traffic Court in the City of Philadelphia. As discussed above, legislation enacted in 2013 transferred the functions of the Traffic Court to the Philadelphia Municipal Court. This amendment would officially abolish the Traffic Court by removing all references to the Traffic Court and its judges from the Pennsylvania Constitution.

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MARCH 24-30, 2016

‘Wills for Heroes’ enjoys big success

By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Centre County Bar Association, in conjunction with the Penn State Law Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Public Interest Law Fund, recently assembled a collection of local attorneys, notaries and organizing volunteers to offer a day of legal service to local veterans and first responders.

Daniel McKenrick, CCBA president, coordinated the Wills for Heroes event March 19 at the Penn State Law Clinic Building.

“This is our way of giving back to people who put themselves in danger all the time, keeping the rest of us safe,” McKenrick said.

Local police, state troopers, firefighters and veterans attended the event. Attorneys worked with the service members and their spouses or partners to draw up estate plans free of charge.

Aaron Brooks, of Penn State State Student Legal Services, has offered his expertise to Wills for Heroes for the past four years.

“I used to be a volunteer firefighter,” Brooks said.

“After walking into a burning building, you have to realize you’re not invincible and should do some planning in case you don’t walk back out.”

Brooks said that he and his colleagues offer their time

to prepare wills, basic Power of Attorney documents and health care POAs, also known as living wills.

While individuals may not find it pleasant to dwell on the idea of mortality, those on the front lines have an immediate need for assistance with estate planning issues.

State Trooper Tom Snyder attended the event with his family, and found it very helpful.

“It’s a relief to know that this part of my life is taken care of,” Snyder said.

Notary Stephanie Peachey, who works as a legal assistant with McQuaide-Blasko Law Offices, has also volunteered with Wills for Heroes for four years. Peachey spent the day witnessing signatures, checking IDs and notarizing documents.

“People really need these documents,” Peachey said, “but they probably don’t think about having something like this. If you’re a first responder without estate planning, you should find out and participate.”

The program started in 2001, shortly after the 9/11terrorist attacks. North Carolina attorney Anthony Hayes contacted his local fire department, asking how he could best help first responders. This initiated the first Wills for Heroes program. Since then, attorneys across the nation have provided more than 7,000 free estate planning documents to emergency workers, first responders and service members.

According to attorney Sharon Barney, “It’s a privilege to provide this service to those who protect and keep us safe every day.”

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SHARON BARNEY was one of the local attorneys who took part in the “Wills for Heroes” event, which was held at Penn State March 19.

Commissioners hear update on incubator design contest

By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Comissioner’s Office has so far received 22 design submissions for the Philipsburg Business Incubator Logo contest. The contest originally was announced at the board’s March 8 meeting.

“We’re very happy with that number,” said Commissioner Mark Higgins, who proposed the idea of adding small business incubators to the communities of Bellefonte and Philipsburg when he took office earlier this year. “There’s still time

to get submissions in. We will be writing a check to some lucky winner.”

The commissioners, along with the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, announced the contest is open to all residents of Centre County.

The winner will receive $250, and the winning logo design will be used on signage and letterhead and in digital formats.

Submissions are being accepted through Thursday, March 31. The winner will be announced during the Tuesday, April 12 meeting of the Centre County Commissioners, on the PBI website and by direct contact to the winner’s email ac-

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Higgins said organizers want the logo to be eye-catching, but it must still be legible.

All entries must be scalable and adaptable to change, including size alterations and color and gray scale shifts. The logo must promote the mission of the PBI and the design should be professional in theme and not industry-specific.

Logos cannot contain copyrighted material, licensed images or previously published images, and they must be created and edited by the contestants.

Also at their March 22 meeting, commissioners approved several consent agenda items, including: ■ A contract between the county and The DRS Group for a maintenance agreement for ScanPro 3000. The contract total is $995.

■ A contract between the county and Delafield, McGee and Jones PC to serve as solicitor for the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts Office. The contract total is $2,500.

■ A contract addendum between the county and JS Transport to allow for funding to provide additional emergency transportation services for mental health consumers. The contract total is $9,000.

■ A contract renewal between the county and Emerson Network Power, Leibert Service Inc., to provide mainte-

nance and support for the Uninterruptible Power Supply, or UPS. The contract total is $6,919.18.

■ A contract between the county and Juniata County to house tenant inmates at a rate of $65 per day.

■ A bank agreement between the county and Core Mortgage Services for approval as a participating lender for the Centre County First Time Home Buyer Program.

■ A contract with Kronos Inc. to upgrade the time and attendance system to Version 8, including training, software, time clocks, maintenance and support.

The contract total is $110,000.

■ The taping of the League of Women Voters of Centre County Candidates’ Night, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the State College Borough Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College.

The commissioners also approved several items to be voted on at their next meeting, including: ■ A contract between the county and Mount Nittany Medical Center to provide sexual assault examination services at a cost of $200 per exam.

■ A memorandum of understanding between the county, Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and Halfmoon Township regarding the joint purchase of agricultural conservation easements within Halfmoon Township.

The next regular meeting of the Centre County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, at the Willowbank Office Building in Bellefonte.

Wolf, from page 3

However, Republican lawmakers hope that more Democratic support could help them override the veto that Wolf said he is committed to. With little time left in the fiscal year, Republicans have urged Wolf to sign the pending legislation and focus on the looming 2016-17 budget.

Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, said, “The sooner the governor comes to that conclusion, the sooner we can get funding out to schools and hospitals.”

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

the Republican-controlled legislature does not agree to raise taxes, according to the Associated Press.

Counties have sought an additional $28 million over the last three years to fill in a funding cut for human services that was passed back in 2012 under former Gov. Tom Corbett. Wolf has backed that request as a part of his budget package that addresses the long-term deficit and school district funding gap.

Drug fight, from page 1 They will be located where they can be supervised by sheriff deputies at the courthouse, and on other county properties where supervision by other local law enforcement is present.

“We’re partnering with the county, the association and local law enforcement on this program,” Parks-Miller said. “It’s important these boxes are placed in a secure location with good supervision. They will all be bolted down for added safety.”

She said residents can use the boxes to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medication, vitamins, unused pet prescriptions, ointments and lotions and liquid medication.

Needles, infectious waste and inhalers are not accepted.

Parks-Miller said those who dispose of medication can remain anonymous.

“The National Guard and local law enforcement will assist in the proper collection and disposal of everything collected,” she said.

The program has received plenty of local support.

“All of the municipal police departments indicated they would like a box,” said Parks-Miller. “We’ve also gotten good support from several nonprofits, as well as the hospital.”

Commissioners Mark Higgins, Steven Dershem and Michael Pipe voted in agreement to send a letter of support on behalf of the DA’s office. Pipe asked Parks when the boxes would arrive.

“I’m not sure of that, but they (PADAA) said it would happen pretty quickly,” she said.

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State College to test smart meters, kiosks downtown

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

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AFTER MANY DELAYS, the Lemont streetscape project is a go. College Township unanimously approved the plan on March 14.

Streetscape, from page 1 meaning two lanes of parallel parking along Pike Street, sidewalks and other streetscape amenities would be included in the final design.

But the decision to accelerate the project came when the township signed an agreement with Delta Development to more actively seek grant funding. Delta said it is anticipating that the township could receive a grant come the end of this year, meaning the township needs a final design of the project in its pocket.

“We need to be in the position that if and when funding through grants becomes available, we actually have a project that is already vetted and designed and basically ready to go,” said Adam Brumbaugh, the College Township manager.

If the township receives a grant this year, Brumbaugh said construction could theoretically begin in the spring of 2017.

However, he said it is not clear whether the township will receive the grant it is applying for this year.

But in anticipation of a grant, council approved the master plan concept and authorized staff to proceed with negotiating a consultant agreement with Keller Engineers to develop a final design in October 2015, according to Kent Baker, the township engineer.

Then on March 14, council the proposal for Keller to survey, design and permit the project. The proposed fee for the final design is $97,175, which Baker said is more than the $30,000 originally budgeted for the project this fiscal year.

“That figure did not anticipate going into the final design phase,” Brumbaugh said. “That’s why there was difference.

When the time table got moved up, the budget for 2016 didn’t correspond.”

But, Baker assured council that cost savings on other projects this year would make up for the additional funding needed for the final design. For example, a proposed walkway along Boalsburg Road was budgeted at $50,000, but is expected to cost closer to $18,000.

The township is also delaying a bike path project, which was budgeted for $71,000, to a future year.

“All of this more than makes up the additional money we need for this final design project,” Baker said.

Before voting yes for the proposal, councilmember Carla Stilson asked that council host additional public input sessions.

Since 2012, the township has hosted a number of public forums to address concerns that many community members and business owners had, especially regarding the proposed parallel parking along Pike Street. Many community members and business owners were concerned that parallel parking long Pike Street would make traffic worse and make finding parking downtown more difficult.

Brumbaugh said that part of the proposal that council approved with Keller Engineer includes an analysis of options to help facilitate some of the businesses operating off Pike Street to provide for rear parking and property access that they don’t have at the moment.

STATE COLLEGE — State College is set on catching up with other urban communities to bring visitors a more convenient parking system that won’t make it necessary to keep change on hand.

Starting the week of March 21, the borough launched a 90-day trial of 20 singlespace smart parking meters, along with one multi-space kiosk that accepts credit card payments.

According to a borough press release, the borough will install the meters the week of March 21 on College Avenue, along with additional signage with directions on how to use the new meters.

“The trial program is in line with the Borough’s overall goals to make it easier to park downtown,” according to a statement from the borough.

This is not the borough’s first attempt at making parking more convenient for vehicle owners. In the last few years, the borough has installed kiosks in off-street parking lots

and has permitted residents to use Parkmobile pay-by-phone technology to pay for both off- and on-street parking downtown.

But according to the press release, this new parking revenue system will increase payment options and make payment more efficient, which could help drivers avoid parking tickets. The trial single-space meters accept payment with credit or debit cards and coins. The multi-space kiosks will also offer payment with cash.

Funding for this 90-day trial, which will help the Parking Department determine what metering system works best downtown, was allocated in the borough’s 2016 Operating Budget.

State College has looked at the implementation of smart meters in other college towns, which revealed the savings, efficiencies and growth in revenue that result from such modern metering systems.

The trial meters, which are provided by IPS Group, have show greater than a 98 percent up-time and are designed to automatically call for repair if they are vandalized or malfunction.

Police suspect drugs related to Penn State student’s death

By ALEXA LEWIS

news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Ferguson Township police responded to a call at 1101 W. College Ave. on March 19 where they found Penn State student Nicholas Snyder, 23, dead in his room.

Police found no signs of foul play, according to a press release.

A preliminary investigation suggests that the student’s death was related to a substance overdose.

However, toxicology results from the autopsy that was performed on March 20

at the Centre County Coroner’s Office are pending.

Snyder, originally from Chambersburg, was enrolled as a full-time student at Penn State where he was majoring in hospitality management in the College of Health and Human Development.

Penn State Student Affairs has contacted Snyder’s family and is providing the family with additional support, according to Penn State spokesperson Lisa Powers.

“We share our heartfelt condolences with Nicholas’ family and friends, and with all whose lives he touched,” Powers said via email.

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A TOTAL OF 17 Bellefonte seniors make up the Senior Institute. They will host a fundraising dinner for fellow senior Devon Anderson, who has cancer.

Dinner, from page 1 play an active role. Some will be preparing the food, others will be out cleaning up tables and making sure drinks are stocked … they’re all helping out in one way or another,” Lloyd said.

According to Lloyd, the group would like to raise more than $11,000.

“We really try to beat last year’s,”

Lloyd said. “If we don’t beat it, this group is so determined that they’ll probably try to do an additional fundraiser to meet the goal. They’re very determined kids.”

But at the end of the day, it’s not about the money. No, it’s about helping someone, Lloyd said.

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MARCH 24-30, 2016

Traditional American Indian event returns to State College

By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — The New Faces of an Ancient People Traditional American Indian Powwow is returning to State College Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, at the Mount Nittany Middle School in Boalsburg.

A Penn State signature diversity event, the powwow encourages the community to attend and participate.

“People sometimes think that it is only for American Indian people, but its not.

It is so that we can introduce American Indian culture to those who don’t know anything about it,” said John Sanchez, the event’s coordinator.

Both days, a shuttle will leave from in front of the HUB-Robeson Center on Pollock Road every 30 minutes. The shuttle and the event are both free.

Sanchez and his wife, Victoria, started the event 12 years ago when they wanted to bring American Indian culture to Centre County. In the beginning, the powwow consisted of about 25 native dancers and 1,000 community members attending throughout the course of the weekend. In 2016, there will be 150 native dancers and an expected crowd of 6,000.

The powwow has thrived over the years due to the community’s response to the event. According to Victoria Sanchez, the community has made the powwow a special event with its participation and enthusiasm.

“It’s a rare opportunity right here in

central Pennsylvania for people who are not native to experience and be apart of a native event,” she said. “To be there is to be a part of it. You’re not an observer. It is not a spectator sport.”

As much as it is an event for the public, the powwow is really significant for the native people and is, according to Victoria Sanchez, a sort of family reunion. “For native people, it is a time to find someone who you haven’t seen for a long time and to catch up.”

The powwow also is a time for native children to learn about their culture. It is not a celebration concerned with the past, but mainly with the future and moving the culture forward.

The event begins at 11 a.m. each day, but the ceremonial opening will be at noon with the Grand Entry, in which all dancers participate. During the Grand Entry, veterans will be honored.

In addition to dancing and drums, there also will be vendors selling native creations from materials such as turquoise, silver, wampum and beads. The cafeteria will be selling native food, including fry bread and buffalo burgers.

There are several events being held in the week leading up to the powwow. There will be an exhibit by Richie Plass from Wednesday, March 30, to Friday, April 1, in the HUB-Robeson Center. “Bittersweet Winds,” a traveling museum, will feature thousands of items that present “the good and the bad of using American Indian imagery and culture in the mainstream media,” said John Sanchez.

Photo courtesy Penn State Live

A TRADITIONAL American Powwow will be held at the Mount Nittany Middle School in Boalsburg on Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3.

A panel discussion of the use of American Indian identity as sports mascots will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, in 117 Kern Building. Panelists will include two American Indian activists and a noted sports journalist.

This year’s powwow is sponsored by College of Communications, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, College of

Education, Schreyer Honors College, Penn State Alumni Association, Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity, University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, Penn State Outreach and Online Education and Penn State Student Affairs.

For a schedule or more information, visit www.comm.psu.edu/powwow.

Students win Dick Bushnell Award for honoring local veteran

By GEENA GOOZDICH correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

PLEASANT GAP — In January, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology’s landscaping students won three of the four Best of Show awards at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Now, they’ve won another award — and this time it’s for something truly heartwarming.

Local hardscaping business EP Henry has presented instructor Joe Luther and his class with the Dick Bushnell Award for donating their time and services to the EP Henry HeroScaping Program.

“It’s pretty neat,” Luther said of winning the award.

“Here we are, just a school, and to go up against the contractors and everyone else; the kids were up against professionals.”

The students used their hardscaping and landscaping skills to give back to local veteran Corey Mills, of Tyrone.

A patio with a firepit and plenty of open space was constructed in Mills’ backyard.

The HeroScaping Program pays tribute to veterans by providing them with new additions to their homes at absolutely no cost. EP Henry has made it possible for dozens

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“Every year, the company donates all of the materials and the pavers to the HeroScape project,” said Luther.

“We can’t thank EP Henry enough for giving back to the veterans.”

It was announced during last year’s Central Pennsylvania Home and Garden Show that Mills would be receiving the patio. The CPI students had built “Center Park” inside the Bryce Jordan Center during the show, then reused the materials from the exhibit by incorporating them into the Mills project. Student Taylor Shook said they consulted with the homeowner every step of the way and made the proper adjustments.

According to student Cheyenne Miller, taking on a project of this size was no easy task. “For some of us, this was our first year at CPI, so we really had no idea what we were going into,” said Miller. By the end of the job, though, she said she felt more prepared to be able to take on the next HeroScape project.

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Necessary losses

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sponse to loss for centuries. We face Spring semester means activity a loss or actually lose someone or at Penn State. THON. Spring break. something that is important to us and Blue-White weekend. we react. In the late 1960s, Elisabeth For many students, it means comKubler-Ross wrote what for many bemencement. Spring is a time of recame the definitive theory on death newal and regrowth, but for some and dying. After interviewing termiPenn State students, it also means nally ill patients, Kubler-Ross theothe end. It means the end of what rized that we grieve in stagsome researchers have es and that, to get to accepcalled the best time of our tance of the loss, we had to lives — friends, learning pass through denial, anger, and independence without bargaining and depression. many of the responsibilities Despite the fact that that come along with being Kubler-Ross’ stages of an adult. grief have become culturIn the many years that I ally synonymous with the have been advising univerloss reaction, research has sity students, I have seen largely debunked her theoan interesting phenomenon ries, which were ironically take place for some in their written from the perspecfinal semester. In what is tive of the dying patient, seemingly a time of celebranot of family members or tion and ending, there is friends. Therapists and fear and worry. In addition counselors and others to the symptoms of what we Patty Kleban, quickly transferred those commonly call senioritis, I who writes for stages to all loss reactions, have seen anxiety and deep StateCollege.com, probably because loss can sadness about this ending of is an instructor be so uncomfortable and a their time as a student. I’ve at Penn State, predictable response was a seen the quivering chin and mother of three and a community way for that pain to make the look of uncertainty. sense. The grief reaction is Writer Judith Viorst volunteer. She is a Penn State alumna actually a very individualcalled it necessary losses. To who lives with her ized response. Our resilbe able to grow and move family in Patton iency in the face of loss is on to the next stage of our Township. Her related to many variables life, we have to let go of what views and opinions and in most cases isn’t as is now and understand that do not necessarily loss is necessary. We have to reflect those of Penn clear cut as jumping from stage to stage. let ourselves grieve. It is the State.

I’ve been feeling it myproverbial door closing so self a bit lately. I’ve been hanging that another can open. onto a relationship that I know needs It is the reason that I keep a box of to change. It hasn’t felt right for a tissues in my office. long time and it’s time to let it go. I’m Grief: a profound sadness at losing both anxious and sad but know that something in our lives. with loss will come growth.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Are we watching implosion of GOP? A rampant absurdity has embedded itself in the Republican Party.

Having proven they cannot govern in Congress or in state legislatures (see Michigan and Pennsylvania for starters), the Party of Lincoln now turns its manipulative gaze to the 40-percent candidate.

Republicans themselves have birthed and fertilized the creature they now attempt to destroy, unless they decide to endorse him. The funny thing is, the top Republican candidate represents everything the tea party has embraced (except god) and so-called “establishment� Republicans have co-opted — the misogyny, the homophobia, the racism and the jingoistic pursuit of war in the absence of an idea.

There is no essential difference, but for style, between the proposed policies of the Republican Party and the would-be Chairman Trump, fully acknowledging the altarboy face of the draconian Paul Ryan and the conciliatory invocations of the Lord by Gov. Kasich. (See the entire Ohio budget-balancing story.)

Winning is everything.

Republicans plan to deploy two reliable tricks from the past for better election outcomes — disenfranchising voters and tampering with ballots. The old boys’ club in the uniform dress at the convention will simply mess with the vote.

Such beautiful symmetry.

Perhaps there is a god, and she is smiling, but for the chaos Republicans have engineered for our democracy.

So, it is past time for Democrats to rally, and for Hillary to speak softly, wear pearls, carry a big stick and knock the stupid out of them all ... metaphorically speaking, of course.

Marylouise Markle State College

The research shows that despite the fact that loss makes us very sad, it doesn’t mean we don’t accept it.

The student who feels sad that high school or college is going to be over and is nervous or worried about what the future holds rarely denies that it’s happening or feels anger or clinical depression.

Instead, the person in transition needs reassurance and support. We need time to grieve.

I remember standing in the townhouse that I shared with college friends when I was doing my internship the spring quarter of my senior year at Penn State. I had just called home to say that my internship agency had offered me a full-time paid position and that I had accepted the job.

As I hung up the phone, I felt a pit in my stomach and immediately began to cry. What I knew and felt comfortable with was about to change. I was facing a necessary loss.

When students come into my office with that look on their faces, I sometimes smile and say “in six months you will have moved on to the next leg of your life’s journey.�

I sometimes say “It’s OK to grieve.�

We’ve all been there. A chapter of our lives that needs to end for the next to begin. A house or a job or a relationship in our lives from which it is time to move on. We feel sad at the ending and know that we will look back fondly and perhaps yearn for a return but we understand that it’s time to let go. There isn’t anger.

There isn’t bargaining. With uncertainty and perhaps some sadness, we continue forward.

To quote C.S. Lewis, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.�

What’s next for Europe, U.S.?

By The San Diego Union-Tribune Tuesday’s brutal attacks by Islamic State terrorists in Brussels and even more deadly attacks in Paris in November will roil Europe politically and culturally for years to come. But Americans must not overreact — and must appreciate that we are in a fundamentally different and safer position than many Europeans.

In Europe, the fallout was instant.

Leaders of once-fringe political parties that oppose further Muslim immigration and humanitarian policies devoted to helping the refugees streaming out of Syria were quick to seize on the attacks on the capital of the European Union — both as a sign of EU ineffectiveness and the fecklessness of not carefully screening new arrivals from jihadist regions.

These arguments had punch even before Tuesday’s attacks. A Financial Times analysis Monday suggested the June 23 vote in the United Kingdom on whether the nation should leave the EU may end up being a landslide instead of a close call. The central premise of the EU — that residents

can move freely among member countries without border checks — used to be a selling point. No more.

And the grim fact is there is little reason for optimism that things will get better any time soon. To the delight of Islamic State, a closed feedback loop has been created. Islamic terrorism in Europe leads to more scrutiny of and anger toward Muslim immigrants, which triggers jihadist sentiment, which produces allegiance to Islamic State, which leads to Islamic terrorism in Europe.

It is immensely important that this dynamic not come to the United States. We have had isolated incidents of homegrown terror by radicalized Muslims, such as the December massacre in San Bernardino, Calif. But we don’t have neighborhoods known for jihadism like Molenbeek in Brussels, where the Paris attacks are believed to have been plotted. There are disaffected Muslims in America, yet this feeling of alienation hasn’t metastasized as it has in impoverished Muslim communities in several European nations — at least so far. That’s why it was incendiary demagoguery for

Republican president candidate Ted Cruz, after the Brussels carnage, to call for authorities to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods.�

Yet even as they disavow such extreme, counterproductive rhetoric, America’s leaders from President Barack Obama on down must not appear to belittle the very real fears of Americans. Obama may be justified in downplaying the toll of domestic terrorism and saying Islamic State is simply not an “existential threat� to the U.S. However, after the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, a Dec. 14 Gallup Poll saw Americans identify terrorism as the biggest problem facing the nation.

This anxiety may seem extreme, but it is real, and it is fueling the rise of fear-mongering politicians like Cruz and Donald Trump.

Americans have been safe from terrorism to a remarkable degree since Sept. 11, 2001. But this truth is difficult to appreciate as we witness a mortifying “new normal� be established in Europe. Europe’s “new normal� must not become America’s.

With responsible leadership, it won’t.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dangers of concussion and CTE often misunderstood When actor Will Smith plays a forensic pathologist who discovers neurological deterioration similar to Alzheimer’s disease in the brain of a former NFL football player, the world pays attention.

“Concussion,” the movie he starred in, which hit theaters over the winter holidays, brought further media attention to a condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, which has been linked to repeated head trauma.

The condition may develop years after retirement from a contact sport. Symptoms include mood and behavioral changes, cognitive impairment and deteriorating motor skills in the later stages.

Although the awareness is great, Dr. Robert Harbaugh, director of the Penn State Institute of the Neurosciences, said scientists and medical professionals have more questions about the condition than they do answers.

“It’s an easily understood and seemingly compelling story to say that someone plays football and because of this they develop a degenerative brain disease years later. However, this simple story doesn’t hold up very well when you look into the details,” he said.

Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by autopsy findings demonstrating a particular distribution of tau proteins in the brain. The problem is that tau proteins are found in the brains of most people older than 30, and they become more prevalent with age. Furthermore, it is impossible to tell if this is the result of head trauma alone or other factors, including genetic predisposition to degenerative brain diseases.

“Many things other than head trauma can cause deteriorating brain function and we don’t pay enough attention to them,” Harbaugh said. “Head trauma may be a necessary piece in this condition, but there may be other necessary pieces as well.”

Until researchers are able to tear apart the contributing factors and develop a plan for prevention, CTE will remain a controversial subject.

Dr. Matthew Silvis, director of primary care sports medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, said he understands the concern among parents wanting to know if they should steer their children away from playing football.

“As a parent, I’d be asking those questions, too,” he said. “But the thing to remember is that this is not just a football problem. All contact sports carry a risk of repetitive concussion.”

Harbaugh noted that the largest number of concussions nationwide from sports activity is related to bicycling, because many more people ride bicycles than play football.

“I think the problem of CTE related to contact sports has been overstated and it has scared a lot of parents out of letting their children participate in these sports.

The best available data show no evidence of an increased risk of degenerative brain diseases in people who played high school football,” Harbaugh said. “The rate of degenerative brain diseases in professional football players seems to be higher than in the general population but the largest study of NFL players shows that more than 90 percent don’t develop these problems.”

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CONCUSSIONS ARE a real risk involved with playing contact sports, but children not getting enough vigorous exercise may be more of a health problem.

“In fact, retired professional football players have been shown to be healthier than their age-matched peers,” Silvis added.

Harbaugh and Silvis both note that athletes today use better and more protective gear than in the past, and most sports organizations have concussion protocols in place to better handle head trauma when it does occur.

Harbaugh said the real crisis is not CTE, but rather children not getting enough vigorous physical activity.

“Childhood obesity is really out of control and causing all sorts of problems,” he said. “Every time we scare people away from participating in a sport, we make that problem worse. Parents need to keep this in perspective. The benefits of that kind of activity far outweigh any potential risk.”

Study finds when kids given large portions, they overeat

By MARJORIE STROMBERG MILLER Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Most children will significantly overeat when served large portions of calorie-dense popular foods.

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“With acceptable and readily available products, strategies to reduce calories can be easily implemented in homes and child care settings, and can be strategically combined with changes in portion size by serving larger portions of lower-CD foods with smaller portions of higher-CD foods,” said Barbara Rolls, professor and chair of nutritional sciences at Penn State.

For the study, published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, researchers varied the portion size and cardiac density, or number of calories per bite, for lunches served to children in their normal eating environment.

Few children were able to resist the larger portions of higher-calorie food and, when served a combination of larger portion and higher-CD meals, the children’s intake increased by 175 calories, or 79 percent, in a single meal.

“We previously demonstrated that larger portions have a huge impact on children’s intake,” said Samantha Kling, co-author and doctoral candidate in nutritional sciences.

“In this study, we found that serving larger portions of food, along with higher-calorie-density options of those foods, led to the children consuming larger amounts of food and more calories overall.”

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“THERE IS A belief that young kids can self-regulate their food intake,” said Penn State professor of nutritional sciences Barbara Rolls. “This study shows those signals are really easy to override.” six meals, all items were served at three levels of portion size — 100 percent, 150 percent or 200 percent — and two levels of caloric density — 100 percent or 142 percent.

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Avoid colorectal cancer with early detection DUSTIN CASE

STATE COLLEGE — Colorectal cancer is a major public health problem. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind lung cancer, and affects men and women equally. More than 140,000 adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer annually, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer.

Most colorectal Dr. Dustin G. Case cancers develop from is the medical polyps, which are abdirector of the normal growths in the gastrointestinal colon. If polyps grow endoscopy unit unnoticed and are not at Mount Nittany removed, they can beMedical Center. come cancerous. The development of more than 75 to 90 percent of colorectal cancer can be avoided through early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps.

The likelihood of developing colon cancer in your lifetime is approximately 1 in 20. It is most common after the age of 50, but it can occur at younger ages. Risk factors for the development of colon cancer include a personal history of colon polyps or colorectal cancer, a strong family history of the colorectal cancer, being AfricanAmerican and a history of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Most early colorectal cancers produce no symptoms. This is why screening for colorectal cancer is so important. Some possible symptoms do not always indicate the presence of colorectal cancer, but should prompt a visit with your physician: ■ New onset abdominal pain ■ Blood in or on the stool or a change in stool caliber or shape ■ A change in typical bowel habits, constipation or diarrhea According to the American Cancer Society, the colon cancer death rate in this country could be cut in half if Americans simply followed recommended screening guidelines. Last year alone, more than 50,000 people died of colorectal cancer in the United States. Currently, about one in

three adults between 50 and 75 years old — about 23 million people — are not getting tested as recommended. This has prompted an initiative by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, “80% by 2018.”

The goal of the initiative is to reduce colorectal cancer as a major public health problem for those 50 and older by ensuring 80 percent of adults age 50 and older are being regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018. The “80% by 2018” initiative is led by the American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (an organization cofounded by ACS and CDC).

A colonoscopy every 10 years is the preferred colorectal cancer prevention test.

For normal risk individuals, colonoscopy is recommended for those over 50; however, African-Americans should begin screening at age 45. Other possible screening tests for colorectal cancer include: ■ Fecal immunochemical test, a relatively new test performed annually that detects hidden blood in the stool; if results are positive, a colonoscopy is performed ■ CT colonography or “virtual colonos-

copy,” an X-ray designed to look for colon polyps and cancers performed every five years; if polyps are detected, a colonoscopy is performed to remove these precancerous growths ■ Flexible sigmoidoscopy, which is similar to a colonoscopy but only evaluates a portion of the colon Recently, I had the privilege of being invited to participate in the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable event, held in Harrisburg, with government officials, other health care providers, representatives from health systems and community and business leaders to form a plan for Pennsylvania to meet the 80 percent screening recommendation. By achieving screening for “80% by 2018” nationally, 277,000 cases and 203,000 colorectal cancer deaths would be prevented by 2030.

Some of these saved lives could be you, your friends or your loved ones. This year, discuss colon cancer screening with your health care provider, and ask your friends and family to do the same. Remember, screening for colorectal cancer can save lives, but only if people get tested.

Students visit 911 communication center BELLEFONTE — On Feb. 24, students in the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology’s medical assistant program visited the Centre County 911 Emergency Communications department in Bellefonte. The students talked with the staff, toured the facility and learned about a typical work day at the center.

“The thing that impressed me the most is that the whole 911 communication center is run by a handful of individuals in comparison to the calls that they receive, which is roughly around 200,000 calls per year,” said student Kathy Duck.

The students visited the 911 center as part of the disaster emergency planning component of their program, which provides entry-

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level skills and competencies to prepare students for employment in the health care community. Students participate in seven-week externships in various medical facilities and are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ certified medical assistant exam. Graduates of the program are employed at Mount Nittany Physician Group, MedExpress, Geisinger Medical Group, Jersey Shore Medical, Susquehanna Family Medical, Tapestry in Health, Care 1 Urgent Care and Advance Urgent Care.

For more information about the medical assistant program, contact the CPI Adult Education office at (814) 359-2793, visit www.cpi.edu or attend the school’s open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

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Overeat, from page 10 The lunch menu had either lower-calorie or higher-calorie versions of chicken, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, applesauce, ketchup and milk. Children’s ratings of the foods indicated that the lower-calorie and higher-calorie meals were similarly well liked.

“There is a belief that young kids can self-regulate their food intake,” Rolls says. “This study shows those signals are really easy to override.”

The National Institutes of Health through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded the work.

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Penn Staters join hospitality advisory board

By JENNIFER MILLER Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Students studying hospitality management at Penn State have many assets within their reach, including two hotels and multiple restaurants. Now, students also have a direct connection with those who oversee dining and hospitality services for Penn State.

Dave Gingher, director of campus retail dining at Penn State, and Joe Crimmins, director of hospitality services at Penn State, are two of the newest members of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board, which advises the school on industry trends, recommends curriculum enhancements and supports students through professional development opportunities.

“We appreciate the unique contribution both Dave and Joe make to our industry advisory board,” said Donna QuadriFelitti, director and associate professor for the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. “Whereas they are both industry leaders in their respected sectors and share with our school’s faculty Penn State’s commitment to excellence, thereby making their dedicated, daily partnership in our preparation of talent something they can speak to firsthand.”

Gingher, who has worked at Penn State for 40 years, facilitated the process that brought the first national food brands to University Park. Panda Express, Chick-fil-

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JOE CRIMMINS, left, director of hospitality services at Penn State, and Dave Gingher, director of campus retail dining, are two of the newest members of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board.

A and Sbarro, all of which arrived to campus in 1999, are still operating in the HUBRobeson Center.

In addition to the HUB, Gingher oversees food services across campus, including catering at Beaver Stadium, University Libraries and Smeal College of Business,

campus catering and Café Laura, an oncampus restaurant run primarily by students.

“I am honored to be a part of the industry advisory board because it is a good opportunity for me and campus retail dining to be able to give back and do whatever we

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can do to create a better experience for our students,” Gingher said.

Crimmins, who has worked in the hotel industry for more than 30 years, is responsible for the university’s two hotels, The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, along with the suites at Beaver Stadium and the suites and clublevel services at Pegula Ice Arena. He is also responsible for special events at the Schreyer House for Penn State President Eric Barron.

Previously, Crimmins worked for Hilton Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, Doral Hotels, Destination Hotels and Resorts and Wyndham International in a number of senior sales, marketing and operating positions. In the 1990s, Crimmins served on Intercontinental Hotels’ development team for The Scanticon Penn State, which is now known as The Penn Stater.

“The connection between Penn State Hospitality Services and SHM is particularly strong,” Crimmins said. “It is my hope to continue to improve our current programs and build an even stronger internship program through the initiatives the board evaluates and supports, and also adopt select ideas into our on-site programs, which could potentially make our graduating students more valuable to the industry.”

The board includes leaders in the field, including vice presidents and senior vice presidents of large companies and executive vice presidents, chief operating officers and CEOs of smaller companies. The board meets several times a year.

Scholarship awarded to South Hills student STATE COLLEGE — Pamela Keebler, a student at South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College, was recently awarded the Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship by the American Society of Echocardiography. The scholarship is given annually to only 15 diagnostic medical sonography students from across the country who exhibit a passion for the discipline of echocardiography and demonstrate leadership abilities within that field of study.

In June, Keebler, of Rochester, N.Y., will attend the 27th annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography conference in Seattle to receive the scholarship. ASE is an international professional organization of physicians, cardiac sonographers, nurses and scientists involved in echocardiography, the use of ultrasound to image the heart and cardiovascular system. The organization was founded in 1975 and is the largest international organization for cardiac imaging.

Keebler is enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professional Plus Program at South Hills School, where she has remained on the dean’s list for the duration of her medical training.

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EIGHT MEMBERS of the Leadership Centre County program recently participated in Education Day at CPI. The day consisted of discussions with the CPI senior leadership team, a tour of campus facilities, a lunch prepared by CPI culinary arts students, in-depth visits to programs and an opportunity to ask questions of and visit with secondary and post-secondary students. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Richard Makin, CPI president; Todd Taylor, CPI vice president of post-secondary education; Libby Mortensen, of Foxdale Village Retirement Community; Lesley Kistner, of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County; Courtney Hayden, of State College Borough; David Ulmer, of EnergyCap Inc.; Diana Underwood, of Pennsylvania Certified Organic; Matt White, of Penn State; Maria Burchill, of Schlow Centre Region Library; Scott Mull, of Barton Marlow Company; MaryAnn Volders, CPI vice president of secondary education; and Dr. Marianne Hazel, CPI post-secondary education program manager.

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Students invited to tour South Hills School STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business and Technology will host “A Day at the Hills” for prospective students from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the school’s three locations in State College, Lewistown and Altoona.

Interested students will be able to tour the school’s facilities, sit in on classes, meet faculty and learn about the school’s various majors.

The morning’s agenda will also include a question-andanswer session with current students where student life, academics, hands-on training and the school’s required internship component will be discussed.

For more information or to register for the event, visit www.southhills.edu or speak with an admissions representative at (888) 282-7427.

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Astronomy professor named distinguished senior scholar UNIVERSITY PARK — Eric Feigelson, professor of astronomy and astrophysics and of statistics at Penn State, has been named a distinguished senior scholar. The title is given by Penn State’s Eberly College of Science in recognition of a sustained record of extraordinary achievement in research and education. Holders of this position have had a profound effect on their fields through creative innovation and internationally acclaimed scientific ERIC FEIGELSON leadership, as well as exceptional accomplishments in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

Feigelson is a leader in the field of astrostatistics. Throughout his career, he has worked with statisticians to bring advanced methodology to problems in astronomy and astrophysics research. In collaboration with G. Jogesh Babu, professor of statistics at Penn State, Feigelson has organized international conferences for researchers and summer schools for graduate students.

Feigelson and Babu also co-authored a text, Modern Statistical Methods for Astronomy with R Applications, which won the 2012 American Publishers Award for Professional and Scholarly Excellence in

the cosmology and astronomy category.

Feigelson has made many fundamental contributions in advancing the understanding of star formation through studies at X-ray wavelengths. He led the Chandra Orion Ultradeep Project that produced comprehensive data on the X-ray activity of young stars in the Orion Nebula, the nearest star-forming region to Earth located in the constellation Orion. He now is leading the Massive Young Star Forming Complex Study in Infrared and X-ray project, which traces populations of young stars in massive star-forming nebulae.

He is a member of the team that developed the primary instrument for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory led by Gordon Garmire, Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State.

Feigelson’s previous awards and honors include being named an Institute for Scientific Information Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher in Space Sciences in 2009. In 2007, he was a member of NASA’s Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer mission that received the American Astronomical Society’s Bruno Rossi Prize. Also in 2007, the University Council for Educational Administration recognized Feigelson and Babu with the UCEA Mid-Atlantic Region University Continuing Education Association Award for exemplary noncredit program development for the Summer School in Statistics for Astronomers III.

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WINGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL fourth-grade students and teacher Lisa Narehood work at a station during the Carnegie Science Center’s traveling program, presented recently at the school.

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Students ‘Get in the Game’ at dodgeball tourney

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — Students at Penns Valley High School had their own version of March Madness when the second annual “Get in the Game” Dodgeball Tournament and Community Showcase was held March 19.

Rather than basketball, the event featured dodgeball, with about 30 teams of intermediate and high school students in different age groups competing in a high-energy tournament in the school gymnasium.

Two games ran simultaneously on two courts in the gym, with brightly-colored soft foam balls taking to the air like artillery shells.

Court announcer Mike Durn kept the spectators entertained and involved with his colorful and humorous commentary throughout the games.

Creativity was highlighted in the teams’ names, which included “Balls of Duty,” “Dem Ballers,” “PV Monsters,” “Fluffernutters,” “Scrubzillas” and “Ball-erinas,” a team of girls wearing bright pink tutus and green shirts.

Sportsmanship was evident all day, with teams shaking hands after their games and team members bearing endless smiles, even after being tagged out in the heat of battle.

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THE BALL-ERINAS team does battle with the Dodgeball Divas during the second annual “Get in the Game” dodgeball tournament held at Penns Valley High School.

“Get in the Game” originated last year from a conversation between Mark Messner, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall, and Brian Griffith, Penns Valley superintendent.

Messner discovered that in a

survey taken at the school, many students reported a low sense of community involvement and a low religious faith affiliation.

Messner asked his church’s director of ministries, Adam Jepson, to work on an event that

would address these issues. Jepson then contacted Darren Narber, of the Penns Valley Youth Center, to see if his organization wanted to get involved in the project. Penns Valley Youth Center accepted the invitation

and began planning the event.

Participation in the first tournament far exceeded expectations, and it was decided to hold it again.

About 250 people attended this year’s tourney, which was sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church, Trinity United Church of Christ, East Penns Valley Ministerium, St. James United Methodist Church, Fellowship Bible Church and Millheim Original Italian Pizza.

In addition to the dodgeball tournament, 25 community groups, including 4-H clubs, the Penns Valley HOPE Fund, the Centre Hall Lions Club, the Penns Valley Penguins swim team, the Penns Valley Youth Center and several churches, manned display tables in the school hallways with information about their organizations.

Students were given passports to keep track of the booths they visited and get signatures of proof of their visit from the organizations. Completed passports were entered into a drawing for prizes. Free food and drinks were served by adult volunteers in the school cafeteria.

High school principal Dustin Dalton was on hand and praised “Get in the Game.”

“This is a huge event,” Dalton said. “The kids are having a great time.”

Children’s author to visit Schlow Library

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CENTRE LINE RIDERS members recently presented a check for $1,000 to the New Hope Lutheran Church Food Bank. Picutred, from left, are Walter Dusman, Jody Yearick, Donna Dickerson, Centre Line legislation coordinator Speed Walk, Judy Dennis, Centre Line president John Knarr, George Dickerson and Centre Line public relations coordinator Steve LaMar.

Motorcycle group donates to local food bank

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — On March 16, the Centre Line Riders — the Centre County chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education — presented a check for $1,000 to the New Hope Lutheran Church Food Bank in Spring Mills. The motorcyclists collected donations during their monthly meetings held over the past year. The check amount also included proceeds from a motorcycle raffle held by the group.

Centre Line Riders member Steve LaMar said the group donates money to food banks in Centre County each year, based on the organizations’ needs. In the past, donations have been made to food banks in Milesburg, Snow Shoe and New Hope.

Six members of the Centre Line Riders presented the check to Donna and George Dickerson, administrators of the church’s food bank program, which serves many families in the Penns Valley area.

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STATE COLLEGE — Schlow Centre Region Library has announced children’s author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand will visit at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, and at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30. Hillenbrand’s visit is part of One Book, Every Young Child, a statewide early literacy initiative that brings literature to life for young children. This year’s selection is Hillenbrand’s “Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story,” a picture book for children ages 3 to 6.

Hillenbrand’s visit is free and open to the public.

“Author visits are such a special treat,” said Anita Ditz, head of children’s services at Schlow. “Parents and children alike love the opportunity to delve deeper into the story behind their beloved books. This is especially true of author-illustrators like Hillenbrand.”

Schlow Library has invited several preschools to bring their students to the March 30 presentation. In advance of their visit with the author, the preschools have been provided with a special curriculum of songs, rhymes and art projects that are thematically linked to Hillenbrand’s book.

This author visit will also kick off Schlow’s “Let’s Fly a Kite” April book club, which provides kids up to 12 years old with incentives to reach their reading goals throughout the month. Kids who meet their reading goals will be entered to win a life-sized stuffed bear donated by Growing Tree Toys.

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Safe Place program provides emergency shelter for teens

By CALEB HUGHES and DESTINY GONZALES Special to the Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — Safe Place is an arm of the Youth Service Bureau where partnerships are formed with local businesses to help keep kids safe. The ultimate goal of Safe Place is to make sure kids who need emergency shelter can get to it. YSB is home to a youth shelter, The Burrowes Street Youth Haven, where kids ages 12 to 17 can stay for up to 21 days while they sort out family problems or find a safe, long-term living option.

Safe Place is a national program that began in Louisville, Ky., in 1983.

Since then, the program has grown to 40 states. In Pennsylvania, there are Safe Place programs in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Centre County. Here, the YSB has 40 active safe place sites. Some, such as Centre Area Transportaiton Authority, have multiple locations. CATA counts as one site, but every single bus is a Safe Place location.

Safe Place businesses can be identified with black and yellow signs featuring the Safe Place logo. At every Safe Place location, employees are trained to assist youth by providing them with a comfortable place to wait for and meet with YSB shelter staff.

When a teen asks for help at a Safe Place site, employees who have been trained by YSB contact the YSB shelter hotline. Shelter staff then go to that location to meet with the young person and determine whether or not shelter is necessary.

If a youth wants shelter, he or she will be transported to it. Sometimes, shelter is not needed and staff can help the young person return home safely and/or get in touch with other resources. Whatever the reason for the initial call, responding staff look for the best way to help.

Kids are taught about Safe Place in schools, at youth centers and in other ways. A list of current Safe Place sites in Centre County can be found on the YSB website, www.ccysb.com.

Teens can access help by simply walk-

ing into a Safe Place location and saying they need help.

If someone doesn’t know where the nearest Safe Place is, they can text the word “safe” to 69866 and enter his or her location. They will then receive the location and directions to the nearest Safe Place site. Youth can also call the YSB hotline at (814) 234-2100.

For more information, contact YSB at (814) 237-5731.

Caleb Hughes and Destiny Gonzalez are Centre County Youth Service Bureau youth council members.

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Affordable housing talk set for April 14 STATE COLLEGE — Did you know that there are only three affordable and available rental units for every 100 extremely low-income households in Centre County?

Join the Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition for “Our Changing Community: Challenges and Opportunities to Affordable Housing” to learn more about housing in Centre County. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thurs-

day April 14, at Foxdale Village.

A variety of speakers will share how the community has changed, the opportunities and obstacles to affordable housing, and ways the community can be involved. Light refreshments will be served.

Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/our-changing-community-challenges-opportunities-tickets-19995760859 by Tuesday, April 5.

Spruce-up day slated BEA to host run May 14 STATE COLLEGE — Centre Region Parks and Recreation’s 2016 Spring Spruce-Up/Park Partner Day is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23.

Volunteers can sign up to help prepare local municipal parks and facilities for another season. The event hosts an average of 200 volunteers at various sites across the region.

Each volunteer group is asked to take the lead at one park for the day.

If you or your group would like to participate in the event, or for more information, contact David Barnett at (814) 234-1657 or dbarnett@crcog.net, no later than Wednesday, April 13.

Writing class offered BELLEFONTE — Do you enjoy telling stories and using your imagination? Do you enjoy laughing and learning with others? Join Bellefonte Senior Center for “Being Heard,” a storytelling and creative writing class for all levels. Share, reminisce and learn how to transform personal experiences into creative writing.

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Craft fair and Easter egg hunt draws crowds

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Old Gregg School Community Center’s fifth annual Spring Craft Fair was held in Spring Mills on March 19. The event began at 10 a.m. with a community Easter egg hunt organized by three Girl Scout troops from the Penns Valley area.

The chilly weather did not stop the crowd of about 100 kids from collecting the 2,000 plastic eggs scattered around the grounds of the school. Many eggs contained coupons which could be redeemed for juice drinks in the school gymnasium.

At the school entrance, several breeds of rabbits from the Penns Valley 4-H Rabbit Club were on display. Also on hand were 4-H members who shared information about raising rabbits.

In the school gymnasium, about 15 craft vendors drew crowds of shoppers with a wide variety of handmade and commercially produced items.

Nancy Hartman, of Spring Mills, displayed her complete line of Tupperware food storage containers. Hartman, a retired school teacher, has been selling Tupperware for more than 27 years. She praised her products’ durability and noted that many people still have Tupperware items that are in daily use after several decades.

Becky Mays, of State College, made her first appearance at the Old Gregg event while representing Pampered Chef.

She showed a line of innovative and useful items used for food preparation, including slicers, fruit wedgers, baking pans and a dual-size hamburger press. She said that Pampered Chef products can be ordered online or through home shows.

Linn Auman, of Millheim, a retired civil engineer, represented Garden Secrets, which makes a line of all-natural ketchups, relishes and barbeque sauces.

Auman makes these items from plants he grows in his garden, and he said he doesn’t use chemicals or preservatives in his recipes.

Food for shoppers was provided by Nick and Flavia Barger, of Brazilian Munchies. The Bargers met in Brazil, and after they were married, Flavia Barger brought her recipes for Brazilian food to Penns Valley.

CRAFT VENDORS showed their wares at a recently held event in the Old Gregg School Community Center.

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Symposium to examine art of war in the digital age UNIVERSITY PARK — Guest speakers including attorneys, professors and an expert from the federal government will address the changing landscape of cyberwarfare during a symposium Friday, April 15, at Penn State.

The 2016 Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs Symposium “War in the 21st Century: Cyberterrorism, Cybersecurity, and the Law of War,” hosted by Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in the Sutliff Auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building on Penn State’s University Park campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The symposium will address the evolving art of war in the digital age and the increasing reliance of both state and individual actors on cyberattacks, which allow minimally capable militaries and terrorists to cause widespread damage.

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Movie machines may boost robot acceptance

By MATT SWAYNE Special to the Gazette

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Remembering robots from film portrayals may help ease some of the anxiety that older adults have about using a robot, according to Penn State researchers.

In a study, older adults who recalled more robots portrayed in films had lower anxiety toward robots than seniors who remembered fewer robot portrayals, said S. Shyam Sundar, distinguished professor of communications and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory.

The researchers, who presented their findings at the Human-Robot Interaction Conference March 9, suggest that robot anxiety may influence older adults’ perception of how easy it is to operate robots and their intentions of buying a robot.

Finding ways to ease anxiety about robot adoption could help them accept robots as caregivers, they added.

“Increasingly, people are talking about smart homes and health care facilities and the roles robots could play to help the aging process,” said Sundar. “Robots could provide everything from simple remind-

ers — when to take pills, for example — to fetching water and food for people with limited mobility.”

The most recalled robots included robots from “Bicentennial Man,” “Forbidden Planet,” “I, Robot,” “Lost In Space,” “Star Wars,” “The Terminator,” “Transformers” and “Wall-E.” The effect seemed to hold even when older adults recalled robots that were not friendly human-like helper robots, he added.

“One of the most surprising results in general was the more robot portrayals they could recall, regardless of the robot’s characteristics, actually led to more positive attitudes on robots and eventually more positive intentions to use a robot,” said T. Franklin Waddell, a doctoral candidate in mass communications, who worked with Sundar. “So, it seems like the more media portrayals they can recall, the more likely their attitudes would be positive toward robots, rather than negative.”

An example of a portrayal of a friendly helper robot might include C3PO from “Star Wars,” while the robot from “The Terminator” may be an example of a threatening one.

According to the researchers, people also had a more positive reaction to robots that looked more human-like and ones that evoked more sympathy.

“The more sympathetic the participants felt toward the robot — for example, the robot in ‘Wall-E’ — the more positive they felt toward robots,” said Sundar. “So, Hollywood portrayal of sympathy makes a difference and Hollywood portrayal of humanness makes a difference. Both reduce anxiety toward robots.”

Robot designers may want to incorporate features that remind older adults of robots in the media, according to the researchers. They should also create more human-like interfaces and ones that increase sympathy, which may ease apprehension toward the devices.

The researchers conducted a survey of 379 adults ages 60 to 86. They were asked to list up to three films they remembered watching that featured a robot. Of the 379, 160 remembered one robot film, 129 recalled two and 90 remembered three. The participants were then asked about their opinions on and feelings toward the robots that were recalled.

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Smith to speak at Schlow STATE COLLEGE — Schlow Library has announced a new author series, “Lunch and Lit(erature).” The brown bag series will feature Pennsylvania authors and kicks off at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, with a visit by local author Ronald Smith.

Smith is the author of “Wounded Lions: Joe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky, and the Crisis in Penn State Athletics” published by the University of Illinois Press.

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Smith’s question-andanswer session will be moderated by Penn State’s John Affleck, the Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society.

Following Smith’s visit, the “Lunch and Lit(erature)” pilot series will feature Suzanne Woods Fisher, a best-selling author of Amish fiction and nonfiction, on Wednesday, May 4.

Future authors will be announced at a later date.

CATA ‘In Transit’ photo contest open for submissions STATE COLLEGE — Centre Area Transportation Authority has launched its fourth annual “In Transit” photo contest.

CATA riders and the general public are encouraged to submit their CATA photos on the authority’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/rideCATABUS, through Friday, April 29. All entries must be CATA-themed and may include any or all of CATA’s three services — CATABUS, CATARIDE and CATACOMMUTE. Submissions will be reviewed and narrowed to three finalists. A week-long online voting period will then determine the top winner placements.

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The winners will be announced Friday, May 6.

The grand-prize winner will have his or her photograph featureded on the cover of the Fall 2016 Ride Guide, plus receive a $100 Amazon gift card. First runner-up will receive a $75 Downtown State College gift card, and second runner-up will receive a $50 Downtown State College gift card.

Full contest rules and instructions can be found on CATA’s Facebook page.

For more information, contact CATA public relations manager Jacqueline Sheader at (814) 238-CATA(2282), extension 5141.

STATE COLLEGE — The Capitol Quartet, with Penn State faculty saxophonist David Stambler, will perform at 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 3, as part of the music series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension in State College.

For more information, call (814) 237-7605 or visit www. uufcc.com.

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THE SPRING TOWNSHIP Police Department has added a new car to its fleet, thanks to a donation from Royal Arch Masons Lodge No. 241 of Bellefonte. The car, equipped with working lights and sirens, will be used for activities designed to foster positive public relations between police and children. Pictured, from left, are Officer Shane Dickey, Chief Michael Danneker, Royal Arch Masons Most Excellent High Priest Graham Sanders and Detective Dale Moore.

Spring bazaar scheduled for April 9 CENTRE HALL — The Gregg Township Fire Company Auxiliary will hold its spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the fire hall.

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Christ United Methodist Church 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. at the Christian Life Center; 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary

Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m, 9 a.m.

Bellefonte First Presbyterian Church 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

Faith United Church of Christ 300 E. College Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: noon Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church 205 S. Garner St., State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Bethel Church of the Nazarene 3601 S. Atherton St., State College Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Faith Baptist Church 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: sunrise service TBA, 10:15 a.m.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church 867 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda Saturday service: 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

Christ Community Church 200 Ellis Place, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Saturday service: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Bible Church 642 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 851 N. Science Park Road, State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

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First Baptist Church 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m. sunrise service at Talleyrand Park; 10 a.m. service at the church

Grace Baptist Church 3596 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Milesburg UMC 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Freedom Life 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Good Friday: 6 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

New Hope Lutheran Church 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills Holy Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday: 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m, 10:30 a.m.

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March 24 Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 p.m.

March 25 Good Friday (Tenebrae) Service 7:30 p.m.

March 27 Sunrise Worship with Holy Communion 6:30 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 7:30 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m.

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New Hope United Methodist Church 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 7 a.m, 10 a.m.

Park Forest Baptist Church 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Park Forest Village United Methodist Church 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m.

Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Puerta de Conexion Primera Iglesia Hispana 200 Ellis Place, State College Todos Los Domingo: 6:30 p.m.

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Easter Services, from page 20 Runville United Methodist Charge 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte Good Friday: noon at Trinity UMC; 7 p.m. at Yarnell UMC, 808 Yarnell Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunrise service: 6:30 a.m. at Devils Elbow Road, Bellefonte Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. at Runville UMC; 9 a.m. at Pleasant Valley UMC, 1106 Fairview Road, Howard; 10 a.m. at Yarnell UMC, 808 Yarnell Road, Bellefonte St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 208 W. Foster Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: noon Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

PAGE 21 University Baptist & Brethren Church 411 S. Burrowes St., State College Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 277 W. Pine Grove Mills Road, Pine Grove Mills Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church 2620 Spruce Creek Road, Pennsylvania Furnace Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 250 E. College Ave., State College Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church 105 Old Boalsburg Road, Boalsburg Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 10:15 a.m.

State College Alliance Church 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

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State College Assembly of God 2201 University Drive Extension, State College Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

St. James United Methodist Church 501 Main St., Coburn Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

State College Christian Church 234 Easterly Parkway, State College Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m.

Good Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.

State College Evangelical Free Church 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College Good Friday: 6 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

St. John Union Church 296 Ridge Road, Spring Mills Holy Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.

State College Presbyterian Church 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

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Historic Bellefonte Inc. Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte Activities beginning at 1 p.m.; egg hunt at 2 p.m. for children 12 and younger, rain or shine.

Trinity Lutheran Church 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Holy Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday: noon, 7 p.m.

Good Friday: noon, 7 p.m.

Saturday service: 5 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.

Centre Region Parks and Recreation Orchard Park, corner of Bayberry Drive & Blue Course Drive 2 p.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ 104 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Easter Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

Saturday service: 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

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St. James United Methodist 501 Main St., Coburn Easter egg hunt following 9:15 Easter service.

Trinity United Methodist Church 90 Trinity Lane, Woodward Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church 305 N. Church St., Boalsburg Egg hunt at 9:15 a.m. at Blue Spring Park in conjunction with St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Trinity United Methodist Church of Bellefonte 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday: noon Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap Holy Thursday: 6 p.m.

Good Friday: 7 p.m.

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National Champions!

Sanderson pleased with another title, but had high hopes for individual titles

By ANDY ELDER For the Gazette

NEW YORK — Cael Sanderson sat at the podium trying to put into words the emotions swirling in his head.

On March 19, Penn State had just won its fifth team title in six years at the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Madison Square Garden. The Nittany Lions crowned two champions in Nico Megaludis (125) and Zain Retherford (149).

Those three things were great.

What ate at Sanderson were the three finals matches — Jason Nolf (157), Bo Nickal (174) and Morgan McIntosh (197) — Penn State lost.

“I’m still trying to figure that one out right now. Coaching wrestling is tough, because it’s a team game. We want to win as a team, obviously. But we have 10 individuals and as a coach my job is to help those individuals. If the individuals do well, the team does well. So it’s certainly bittersweet,” Sanderson said.

“It’s tough, it’s painful. It hurts when guys don’t reach their goals. And in the long run those young guys, it will make them a bit hungrier, they’ll have a little more urgency to improve. They’ll come back here with fire. It still stinks to lose, there’s no way around it. It really stinks to lose.”

Penn State finished with 123 points, two champions and six All-Americans. In addition to its two champions and three runners-up, Jordan Conaway (133) finished sixth.

Oklahoma State was second with 97.5 team points, two champions and six AllAmericans. Ohio State failed to defend the title it won in 2015, finishing third with 86 points, two champions and four All-

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PENN STATE’S Zain Retherford is declared the winner over Iowa’s Brandon Sorenson in the 149pound championship match during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships March 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Americans. Virginia Tech was fourth with 82 points and six All-Americans. Iowa finished fifth with 81 points and six All-Americans, but for the first time since 2007, the Hawkeyes won’t claim one of the trophies for a top-four team finish. Iowa went 0-3 in the finals.

Megaludis, now Penn State’s ninth fourtime All-American, earned his title with a complete 6-3 win over Iowa’s Thomas Gilman.

He opened his scoring late in the first period, emerging from a scramble on the edge of the mat on top for the takedown on Iowa’s Thomas Gilman.

Down 2-0, Gilman chose bottom and escaped, but Megaludis scored on a counter takedown. Gilman escaped but Megaludis led 4-2 after two and had 1:33 in riding time.

Megaludis escaped and was docked a point for stalling but had 1:28 in riding time for another point in the 6-3 win. He ended his season at 32-3 and his career with a 119-19 mark. He had 2-2-3-1 finishes.

As the clock hit 0:00, Megaludis sprinted to the corner and jumped into associate head coach Cody Sanderson’s arms for an extended hug. After going to the center of the mat and having his hand raised he raised his arms triumphantly over his head, drinking in the cheers of the Penn State fans.

After an interview with ESPN, he jumped into the stands, sprinted up the steps and accepted a hug from his mother and father, Linda and Dan Megaludis. And, before he came up the steps into the interview room, he received a smothering hug from Cael Sanderson, who said, “I’m so Champions, Page 28

Penn State hardballers take two of three from Niagara

By DANIEL CORREA correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State men’s baseball team hosted the Niagara Purple Eagles during the home season-opening series March 18 and 19 at Medlar Field.

The Nittany Lions lost the first game of the three-game series, 4-3.

Infielder Willie Burger had three RBIs in the game, as he hit a two-run double in the bottom of the fourth inning to give Penn State a 3-0 lead, plating first baseman Tyler Kendall and Conlin Hughes. Burger also connected on a fielder’s choice groundout in the bottom of the second inning that scored outfielder Greg Guers.

However, Niagara put up a four spot in the top of the sixth inning, as Purple Eagle infielder Greg Cullen connected on a runscoring double that scored Geoff Seto, cutting the Nittany Lion lead to 3-2.

That was also compounded by the two wild pitches in the inning. Julian Gallup scored on a wild pitch that put Niagara on the board, 3-1. Cullen also scored on a wild pitch, making it to the plate for the second time in the inning and tying the game at 3-3.

Outfielder Taylor Hackett hit the goahead RBI single in the top of the sixth inning to give Niagara a 4-3 lead it would never relinquish.

Penn State head coach Rob Cooper acknowledged some positives in the game, notably the nearly six-inning performance by starter Taylor Lehman.

“Taylor Lehman had an unbelievable start, five-inning start, and some young guys like Willie Burger and Conlin Hughes played really, really well. Jim Haley made an unbelievable play at third base,” Cooper said.

On doing better in the second and third games, Cooper said, “We have to try to win more pitches than they do.”

Reliever Dakota Forsyth came into the game with two outs in the sixth in relief of Lehman, and pitched a brilliant 1 2/3 innings, striking out two and allowing no runs or hits.

Jack Anderson also pitched well, throwing 1 2/3 solid innings, in relief of Forsyth, as Anderson had three strikeouts and allowed no runs.

Penn State had 12 hits in the game, Hardballers, Page 30

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PENN STATE’S Taylor Lehman delivers a pitch for the Nittany Lions during the weekend series with the Niagara Purple Eagles.

Penn State softball squad rolls past Hofstra, 10-2

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State softball coach Amanda Lehotak noticed lately that the Nittany Lion pitchers were throwing fine in their first inning of work, but they were getting into trouble after that.

So she applied a deceptively simple solution to the problem in the final game of the team’s home-opening series against Hofstra on March 20 at Beard Field: Everybody pitches one inning.

The result was a 10-2, five-inning win over a Hofstra team that scored a total of 24 runs in a double-header sweep to open the series on Saturday.

The Pride scored a run in the first against Mariana Laubach and another in the second off Jessica Cummings, but couldn’t manage anything — not even a hit — against Madison Shaffer, Christy Von Pusch or Madison Seifert. That trio closed out the final three innings of Penn State’s 10th win of the season.

“Yesterday, we struggled on the mound a little bit,” Lehotak said, “so today we were like, ‘Let’s give them another look.’ And we committed from pitch one that we would go a pitcher an inning, and it worked.

“Usually we would go one time through the lineup, but yesterday our second time through we were giving up two runs, three runs, so in our heads we knew it would be

an offensive battle again. And even if our pitchers gave up one, we felt we had a better chance going into today.”

It also helped that the Lions put up 10 runs on 10 hits and took full advantage of five Hofstra errors to the tune of six unearned runs. The big hit was a no-doubtabout-it, two-run rainbow off the bat of Macy Jones that gave Penn State a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the second inning.

The Lions added two more in that inning on RBI hits by Erin Pond and Rebecca Ziegler and then posted three more in the fourth to complete the romp.

“I was just looking for a good pitch and being aggressive,” Jones said about her home run, “because in the at-bat before I

struck out being too timid. So I was really just looking for a good pitch and she gave me one over the plate. I did my best and it went over.”

In fact, it went far over, and it seemed to energize the Penn State hitters. Pond and Ziegler followed closely with their RBI hits as the Lions extended their lead to 7-2.

In the fourth, Penn State loaded the bases on an infield hit and two Hofstra errors. Senior left fielder Lexi Knief knocked in two with a line-drive single to center field, and then Ziegler came around with the third run when Pride center fielder Caryn Bailey mishandled the ball. Knief’s Softball, Page 30

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MARCH 24-30, 2016

Penn State baseball squad here to play PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

Pat Rothdeutsch is a sports writer for The Centre County Gazette. Email him at sports@ centrecounty gazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — When the new class of 11 freshmen baseball players arrived on the Penn State campus in September, it was made clear to them that when the 2016 season began, they would not be standing around and watching. They were here to play.

And play they have.

At 7-10, Penn State is off to its best start since 2011, and the Nittany Lions are eagerly looking forward to the beginning Big Ten Conference play, which will begin with a three-game series at Illinois, Friday, March 25.

Penn State is a team that is noticeably improving, almost with every outing, and the growth and contributions of the newcomers has been a big part of that improvement.

Penn State is relying heavily on its freshmen. The Nittany Lions have

used starting lineups featuring at least three freshmen in all but one game, and have had as many as five.

Freshman right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman leads the team with a 3-1 record and 1.12 ERA, while freshman middle infielder Conlin Hughes is just one of three players to start and play in every game so far this season. He’s batting .290 to rank fourth on the team.

Freshman corner infielder Willie Burger leads the team with 14 RBIs after driving in six against Niagara, and he ranks second on the team with a .306 batting average.

In last weekend’s series win against Niagara, Penn State’s three-man rotation consisted entirely of underclassmen and featured two freshmen, Eli Nabholz and Hagenman.

Burger, moreover, tore it up against Niagara. He claimed both the Big Ten Baseball Player and Freshman of the Week honors for the week of March 14-20 after he drove in six runs, batted .636 (7-for-11) and scored four times in the series.

His best game was in the finale when he went 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBIs and two walks. The awards are the first of Burger’s career and he is the first Nittany Lion PAT ROTHDEUTSCH/For the Gazette

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“It (the Big Ten recognition) justifies a lot of hard work,” Burger said on March 21 during a press meeting at Medlar Park. “I could have gone one of two ways after the first two weekends. I could have felt sorry for myself, but I didn’t. I kept working. To have it pay off and have it be recognized, it feels good. I’d be lying to you if I said it didn’t.”

Another reason for optimism has been the performance of the pitchers so far for the Lions. After 17 games, the pitching staff has a combined ERA of 3.51, and that is 2.28 runs fewer than last season after the same number of games.

It also helps that Penn State is hitting .320 in its last six games. Junior leftfielder Jim Haley is leading the team with a .333 batting average, 22 hits, two home runs and 13 RBIs. Burger is next hitting .306 with 14 RBIs, and he’s followed by junior Nick Riotto, who is hitting .296. Freshman Hughes is fourth with an average of .290.

“We have a lot of young guys who are starting to get comfortable,” Burger said, “and starting to play a lot better. We have a good older group that has helped us to come along. We had a couple rough games, but we stayed with it. Trusted in the coaches, in ourselves, and just starting to make some strides here.

“The older guys have been great, helping us get along, guys like Tyler Kendall and James Coates and Jim Haley.

Earlier in the year, in the fall, they said to us that we are not here to sit around and wait. We need you right now, and they did a great job of getting us ready to make an impact.

We trust in them and they trust us.”

Before the Big Ten season begins, Penn State will square off against West Virginia and Rhode Island. The first conference home games will be against Purdue beginning Friday, April 1.

In all, Penn State has 11 freshmen on its roster, and those players, according to head coach Rob Cooper, have been “asked to do a lot.”

As the team heads into conference play, Cooper said he was looking for more consistency in all aspects of the game from his young team — quality at bats on offense, continued good pitching and defense and smart and aggressive base running.

The Big Ten, he said, will be tough again, and the Nittany Lions will find out a lot very quickly. Penn State plays 10 games in the next 13 days.

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Glasnow recognizes that progress is a process JASON ROLLISON

For the premiere starting pitching prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ system, it was a tough debut.

“I think that I was just thinking about it too much,” Tyler Glasnow said. This, after giving up two runs in 1 2/3 innings of work in his Grapefruit League debut. “I’m thinking too much about mechanics and things I need to work on rather than competing.”

Although Glasnow had seen action just one week prior in the team’s annual Black & Gold scrimmage game, this was his first true taste of action against established major league hitters since his rapid advancement through the team’s minor league afJason Rollison is a filiates in 2015. It’s important to note Pittsburgh Pirates that spring training outings for startcommentator. ing pitchers — especially starters not Email him yet established — are more about reat jason@ finement and mechanics than strictly piratesbreakdown. results. Much like the games themcom. selves, the box scores are meaningless, but that didn’t stop manager Clint Hurdle from recognizing that Glasnow might have gotten into his own head.

“It was a great day for us to send those young men out there and pitch,” Hurdle said after Glasnow’s start. “That’s what I tell them, to go out there and compete. The hard part now can be, for younger players especially, is that they want to do well. They want to work hard, they’ve thrown their side sessions, then they want to dot everything up.”

For Glasnow, dotting everything up likely means mastering his change-up to go along with his fastball and curveball pitches. To date, Glasnow has gotten by without the pitch being much of a focus. As he showed in walking 4.8 batters per nine innings at Triple-A Indianapolis last season, that cannot continue. That figure represented two full free passes more per game than his time at Double-A Altoona, where he spent the bulk of his season.

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TYLER GLASNOW is one of the top prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system.

In developing the third pitch, Glasnow can work better to keep hitters off balance, who otherwise would be able to key in on his pitching preferences. Hurdle and general manager Neal Huntington will also prefer to see a deeprooted ability to repeat in Glasnow’s delivery. As was often seen last year, Glasnow’s delivery can vary at different pitch counts, allowing hitters to identify tendencies.

For the heralded pitching prospect, the work done this

spring will be twofold. The mechanical side will likely come easy, with renowned pitching coach Ray Searage aside the young hurler at each milestone. There is also the mental side, which can take considerably longer.

For a Pittsburgh Pirates team that might need his services sooner rather than later, it will be imperative for Glasnow to maximize his time in Bradenton with the bigleague club.

Racing roundup: Lafferty picks up opening day win

By JAMIE BIRD For the Gazette

At Williams Grove Speedway, Rick Lafferty, of Pennington, N.J., scored the March 18 opening day sprint car feature and the $3,800 payday after being pressured for the lead by Freddie Rahmer and having been passed by Greg Hodnett.

Lafferty started on the pole of the 25-lap 410 sprint car main and was followed by Rahmer for the first 16 laps before.

Hodnett then made good on his second restart chances by driving underneath Lafferty for the top spot in the first and second turns to take control with five laps to go. But,

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just as quickly as he took the lead, Hodnett slowed on the 21st lap and pulled pitside, turning the race back over to Lafferty. By that time, Lafferty had just four laps to go to hold on to the win, with Rahmer still chasing him in second. However, Rahmer came up .899 seconds short of his first-ever Williams Grove win at the line.

Gregg Satterlee, of Rochester Mills, etched his name in the Williams Grove record books for the first time as a winner in the super late model division and the $2,000 payday.

Rick Singleton settled for second, followed by Gene Knaub. Dylan Yoder started 18th in the field and motored to the front, getting by the cars of Matt Cosner and Bryan Bernheisel on the final restart to finish fourth, with Matt Cosner ending up fifth.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — It didn’t take long for at least one former Nittany Lion to find a home at the next level of their hockey career. Former Penn State goalie Matthew Skoff has joined the Reading Royals of the East Coast Hockey League on an amateur tryout agreement, the club announced March 21.

Skoff, who holds every career record by a Penn State goaltender, joins the Royals effective immediately. The Royals are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers and the American Hockey League’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Skoff compiled Penn State career records in games played by a goalie (77), games started (73), minutes played (4420:36), victories (32), win percentage (.500), saves (2,114), shutouts (three), goals-against average (2.88) and save percentage (.909).

This past season, Skoff went 8-5-3 with a 3.26 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Skoff won at least seven games in each of his four seasons in Hockey Valley and posted a winning record in three of the four years.

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BEA baseball team has experience back

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — A closer look at the 2016 Bald Eagle Area High School baseball team: Head coach — Jim Gardner, 16th season 2015 record — 7-13 Key graduates — Colton Comly, Jason Jones, Brandon Gettig, Dylan Burnes, Alex Struble, Travis Reese Returning lettermen — Byan Guenot, Trey Butterworth, Noah Chambers, Brandon Barnyak, A.J. Onder, Caleb Bell, Andy Swabick

Newcomers — Brian Egan, Kyle Gill, Hunter Eminhizer, Tanner Kresovich, Jake Gates, Ty Walker, Luke Josefick, Tyler Heinbaugh Outlook — The Bald Eagle Area baseball team finished with an uncharacteristic 7-13 record last season, but that season was filled with one-run and close losses that could easily have gone the other way.

And even though head coach Jim Gardner and his team lost six important players from that team, the 2016 Bald Eagles are looking to turn around that losing trend.

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DAVID GOODWIN and the Penn State men’s hockey team saw its season end with a 7-2 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament.

PSU hockey team closes season with loss

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan beat Penn State March 18 in the Big Ten tournament semifinals, 7-2. It was a game like the four others between these two teams this season. This one had some variations, but was no less one-sided than all of them eventually turned out to be.

Michigan scored twice in the first period to open a sizable gap between the two squads. Along the way, Penn State managed to find two goals of its own, but by then things had already been decided. Eamon McAdam was pulled, Matthew Skoff put together a final performance in the Blue and White, and a shorthanded and battered Penn State roster fought right down to the very end.

It was not too long ago that Penn State was an NCAA tournament hopeful, a lock for an at-large bid. But there was the undeniable issue still lying ahead, a Michigan team with the best top line in the nation.

A line that boasts three of the best players in the country all of which are up for college hockey’s equivalent of the Heisman trophy.

Imagine having three Cam Newtons on skates. It’s a tall order for any team to face.

And so it comes as no real surprise that the Nittany Lions tried hard but came up short against the Wolverines as Penn State

faced Michigan three times in the season’s final four games.

As Penn State looked to find a way into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history, it would be forced to go through the program it wants to become.

This is not to say the Nittany Lions failed, though. The third season of Big Ten play yielded the program’s best-ever results: a third-place finish and a 21-13-4 record that includes five losses to Michigan.

Certainly big things require big wins, but in a season where scoring was supposed to be limited and there were more unknowns than certainties, Penn State hockey once again took a step forward against the odds. It’s also worth mentioning that Penn State’s senior class went from not even having an arena to having a real shot at the NCAA tournament within their careers — a feat not to be overlooked.

If anything, the 2015-16 season is the start of something new for Penn State hockey. When the ice is frozen once again on the Pegula Ice Arena surface next fall, fans will expect results. With more talent slated to join the program with those expectations, it may not be out of the question that those expectations will be met.

And like all of college hockey, Penn State will be glad that Michigan’s top line will be long gone by the time these two teams face each other again.

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THE BALD EAGLE AREA High School baseball team returns seven letter winners for the 2016 season. Pictured, from left, are Trey Butterworth, A.J. Onder, Andy Swabic, Noah Chambers, Ryan Guenot, Brandon Barnyak and Caleb Bell.

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P-O baseball looks for bounce-back season

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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PHILIPSBURG — A closer look at the 2016 Philipsburg-Osceola High School baseball team: Head coach — Doug Sankey (19th season, 234-155) Lettermen graduated — Mitch Winters, Tanner Lamb, Tanner Wilson, Ryan Kost Returning lettermen — Derek Shaw, Logan Williamson, Isaac Knepp, Cam Domblisky, Josh Earnest, Cage Coudriet Other returners — Jacob Maines, Isaac Rowles, Mike Askey Top newcomers — Brandon Kephart, Hunter Ammerman, Josh Bryan, Logan Moore, Noah Jefferies, Josh Bryan, Micah Martin Outlook — After a 9-13 campaign in 2015, the Philipsburg-Osceola baseball team looks to turn things around in 2016 with pitching. The Mounties have four starting pitchers returning — Knepp, Coudriet, Domblisky and Earnest — and head coach Doug Sankey is hoping this staff will spark a resurgence for P-O. “That (pitching) is the name of the game, right?” Sankey asked. “We’re expecting to have those four guys ready to go here for the beginning of the season.”

Sankey also said that his team will be strong up the middle with four-year starter Shaw doing the catching and three-year BEA, from page 27 “Our goal this season is to reverse all those close losses and one-run losses from last year,” Gardner said. “We want to turn them into wins.”

So far, according to Gardner, BEA is already positioning itself to accomplish that goal.

“The milder winter,” Gardner said,

starter Williamson manning the shortstop position.

“Derek (Shaw) has been in there ever since the third or fourth game his freshman year,” Sankey said. “It’s such an important position, and the kid is great defensively.

Blocks everything, good receiver, good arm. There’s not many of them around.

“And Logan (Williamson) is a fantastic player. He’s one of the best I’ve ever coached, and we had Matt Adams here and a lot of other really good players. But Logan is a Division 1 prospect, definitely, and it’s nice to have that kind of leadership at catching and at short.”

With all of that said, however, Sankey is still concerned about his team’s offense.

“I think the concern is that the guys we have are mostly young guys, even though they’re letter winners,” Sankey said. “So one through four, we know who it’s going to be, but five through nine, is still a work in progress. So that’s what I mean by concern. We don’t have a lot of guys coming back with big years, so we have a lot of question marks.

“The first few games we are going to be looking for who is going to produce offensively, but we are probably going to be solid defensively.

“We are looking for a guy coming back to have a big year for us. Most teams have four or five guys who are strong, but you

need those one or two guys who step up big for you to have a really successful season. So we’re going to put a lot of combinations in there and see who’s going to produce for us.”

Circle these dates — vs. Tyrone (Tuesday, March 29); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Friday, April 1); vs. Penns Valley (Monday, April 4); vs. Huntingdon (Tuesday, April 5); vs.

Bellefonte (Thursday, April 7).

“along with a turf facility, has allowed us to have a great preseason, and we feel that we are ahead of schedule.

“We have been looking at seven different pitchers — Guenot, Barnyak, Onder, Egan, Walker Chambers and Kresovich — and we are preparing for maybe needing this many in any given week. But we have not decided on any type of rotation at this time.

“Offensively, we want to scratch out runs early, then add on throughout the games. We want to put constant pressure on opposing pitchers and defenses.

“On defense, we want to make the routine plays and keep out mistakes to a minimum. We want to make teams earn the runs they score.

“Another of our goals is to achieve a

respectable record, prompting a good seed for the playoffs. The boys have been doing all we ask so far with a positive attitude. I could not be more pleased with our progress to this point.”

Circle these dates — at Penns Valley (Tuesday, March 29); vs. PhilipsburgOsceola (Friday, April 1); at Central (Monday, April 4); vs. Huntingdon (Thursday, April 7); at Bellefonte (Monday, April 18).

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The fifth-year senior’s opening statement said it all: “I’m the champion,” he said, smiling. “I don’t know, man, nothing else to it. I’m the champion. It’s a pretty good feeling.”

Megaludis said for a year he has had signs in his room at Penn State, bathroom at home, wrestling room at home and his car steering wheel saying he would be the 2016 NCAA champion.

“I brainwashed myself and I got it done,” he said. “It’s not even celebration. It’s just relief. I don’t know. I’m just relieved. I knew I was going to be the champion.”

Sanderson seemed especially pleased to see Megaludis finally ascend to the top of the All-America podium.

“Yeah, couldn’t be happier for Nico. He’s in the finals as a true freshman, in the finals as a sophomore, took third as a junior, redshirted. He’s a guy that we wanted to win in the worst possible way. And it was emotional. It was awesome. We’re happy for him, a kid that works extremely hard. He’s very disciplined and very consistent. Always gives his best effort. Very rare,” he said.

Retherford once again throttled Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen, this time a dominating 10-1 major decision. The Nittany Lion sophomore had two takedowns in the first period and one each in the second and third. An escape and a point for 3:03 in riding time point gave Retherford the major decision.

After having his hand raised, Retherford had a somewhat subdued celebration with Cael and Cody Sanderson.

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cheers of the Penn State faithful.

“It’s starting to set in right now,” said Retherford, who finished the season 34-0 and has a 67-3 career mark. “It’s awesome. That’s all I can say about it. It was awesome.”

“What can you say about Zain. Zain is Zain,” Sanderson said. “He’s only a sophomore. But the pressure he puts on his opponents and his ability to score points. We’re glad he’s only a sophomore. We wish he was a freshman. Or just coming into school, I guess. But great leader for us. We hope everyone can follow his lead. He made a huge jump from his freshman year.”

Nolf and defending NCAA champion Isiah Martinez, of Illinois, put on another instant classic. The two traded takedowns and escapes in the first and escapes in the second and early in the third and the match was tied 4-4 with 1:43 to go.

With 15 seconds to go, however, Martinez felt Nolf leaning and hit a masterful duck under for a takedown with just 11 seconds left. Nolf escaped seconds later but couldn’t score again and Martinez repeated as champion with a 6-5 win.

Nolf finished with a 33-2 record, both losses to two-time champ Martinez.

Penn State lost its second final in a row when Nickal dropped an 11-9 decision to fellow freshman Myles Martin, of Ohio State. Nickal had defeated Martin three times earlier in the season.

Martin scored the initial takedown when Nickal tried an inside trip but Martin slipped it and emerged on top.

Down 2-1, Nickal started the second on bottom, escaped and used an underhook to get into a double to take a 4-2 lead. Martin escaped to cut into the lead.

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Nickal rode Martin to start the third until he had more than a minute of riding time and then cut the Buckeye loose. Nickal scored a takedown and then released Martin again, coaxing two stall points and another point for 1:08 in riding time for the 11-9 win.

Nickal finished the season with a 33-2 record.

“I think Nolf and Bo can make another huge jump.

They’re very raw in some areas. But there’s that fire that they bring when they step on the mat, doesn’t come around very often. So we’re excited about that,” Sanderson said.

Penn State’s cascade of finals losses continued at 197 where J’Den Cox, of Missouri, won his second title in three years with a 4-2 win over McIntosh.

“Morgan had a great year and had a great career, threetime All-American. Obviously we were hoping he could go win that match. He ran into a tough kid. J’Den Cox is very good. And he just beat us, he beat us today. But we’re real happy for Morgan and he was excited to wrestle up on the stage I know and great career, great kid,” Sanderson said.

After a scoreless first, Cox exploded out in three seconds to start the second. McIntosh chose bottom to start the third and just could not free himself until he exploded out with Cox holding 57 seconds of riding time.

It looked like the match might go into overtime but Cox got in on a low single with fewer than 15 seconds and, despite a furious scramble to get away, Cox corralled both legs off the edge of the mat for a takedown with 10 seconds to go.

“I’ve always had trouble getting both of McIntosh’s legs together,” he said. “Like I said, he’s a tough competitor.

Wrestled through position, we saw that today. I swear I had that cradle. I swear I did. But it’s exactly what I said it was going to be. He’s tough, he’s strong. He wrestles good position. Great scrambler. Great knowledge. I’m grateful to come out on top.”

McIntosh suffered his first loss in the final to set his season record at 32-1 and career mark at 114-19.

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NCAA Notebook: PSU’s Conaway loses a heartbreaker

By ANDY ELDER For the Gazette

NEW YORK — If things had gone according to plan, Jordan Conaway would never have been a Penn State Nittany Lion.

Instead, he would have been a Liberty Flame.

But when Liberty extinguished the flames of its wrestling program, Conaway went north to Happy Valley.

Sometimes, it seems, things happen for a reason.

“When he first came, he had skills. He was a state champion. But I think this was the best place that he could have ever gone,” Jordan’s dad, Dave Conaway, said.

“He’s grown by leaps and bounds because of the Sandersons and the kids in the room.

Not only the competition, but the friendships. He has some great friendships.”

Jordan ended his career March 19, dropping a heartbreaking 7-4 decision to Nebraska’s Eric Montoya, turned for four points in the final stages of their fifth-place bout.

He’ll walk away a two-time All-American (he placed fifth last year) with a 91-32 career record and the eternal gratitude of his legendary coach.

“Great kid. Great individual. If he was my son, which obviously he’s not, I’d be super proud to be his father, his brother or his teammate or any association with him because he’s just a phenomenal individual,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said.

Dave Conaway coached his son to a state championship at New Oxford High School, so he knew how good he was. But even Dad didn’t know how good he would become.

“He has super exceeded anything that I expected,” the senior Conaway said.

“It’s wonderful. It’s just amazing. My wife and I, we just love it. When I was coaching him, when I was yelling instructions, I wasn’t as nervous. But now I’m not, I’m still giving instructions, but he can’t hear me.”

No longer the head coach at New Oxford, he has volunteered at Red Lion for the past three seasons. He recognizes Penn

State’s coaching prowess.

“I’ve been around the camps a little bit. Anytime anyone has something better than me, I try to pick it up and give it to the kids. Their technique — Casey, Cody and Cael — it’s flawless. It’s great stuff. I’m just thankful for being able to be around it,” he said.

The leader of that brain trust, Cael Sanderson, was clearly disappointed by having to watch Conaway lose his final collegiate match but chose, instead, to focus on the long list of superlatives.

“He had a great tournament. He beat three All-Americans in his route to get back in and be an All-American. He wrestled well. He’s a two-time All-American. He continued to get better throughout his career,” Sanderson said.

“Great kid. Big heart. He’s always given his best effort. As a coach that’s what you’re really proud of. You really value his effort, kids that give their best every time.

He’s never going to give up, he’s never going … if he gets beat he gets beat but it’s not going to be because he doesn’t go out there and fight. Jordan’s a great example of that.”

A LONG ROAD BACK

Virginia Tech’s Zach Epperly, the No. 8 seed at 174 pounds, lost his openinground match March 17 to Penn’s Casey Kent, 3-2.

Clearly, he was more inspired than dejected by the loss.

The Hokie won seven matches in a row to take third place. And, to cap his journey to third place, Epperly won 8-3 in the third-place bout, over Kent.

Penn State’s John Lange pulled off that same feat in the 1998 tournament in Cleveland. Lange lost to Cal Poly’s David Wells, 15-5, in the opening round and then reeled off seven straight wins to place third. In the consolation semifinals, he pinned Wells to avenge that opening-round loss.

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NEBRASKA’S ERIC MONTOYA, bottom, is upended while grappling with Penn State’s Jordan Conaway in a 133-pound match during the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championship on March 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Montoya defeated Conway for a fifth-place finish. pronounced.

The Keystone State sent 63 wrestlers to the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York, more than twice as many as second-place Ohio’s 31.

Illinois and New Jersey were next with 27 each. California sent 19.

In all, 41 states and two countries (Canada and Finland) were represented in the 330-man field.

THE UNDEFEATEDS

Only nine wrestlers made it to New York without having tasted defeat.

Those nine were Nathan Tomasello, Ohio State, 125 pounds; Nahshon Garrett,

Cornell, 133; Zain Retherford, Penn State, 149 pounds; Thomas Gantt, North Carolina State, 157; Alex Dieringer, Oklahoma State, 165; Isaac Jordan, Wisconsin, 165; Morgan McIntosh, Penn State, 197; Nick Gwiazdowski, North Carolina State, 285; and Kyle Snyder, Ohio State, 285.

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There were a total of 58 returning AllAmericans in the field. Among them were eight former champions. Of those eight, six won championships in 2015: Tomasello; Cody Brewer (133), of Oklahoma; Isaiah Martinez (157), of Illinois; Dieringer; Gabe Dean (184), of Cornell; and Gwiazdowski.

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Hardballers, from page 23 while Niagara had 10. Penn State didn’t commit an error in the game, but dropped to 5-10 overall for the season.

In the second game of the three-game set, Penn State evened the series and defeated Niagara 4-1.

Sai Biasi was the winning pitcher, leveling his season record to 2-2 on the season.

In the fifth inning, Haley hit an RBI single that scored James Coates, to give Penn State a 2-1 lead.

Burger provided an insurance run for Penn State, hitting an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to extend the Nittany Lions’ lead to 4-1.

Kendall had a sacrifice fly in the seventh as well, giving Penn State a 3-1 lead at the time.

With the win, Penn State improved to 6-10 overall on the regular season, and evened their home record to a .500, 1-1 record.

In the third game of the series, the Niagara pitching staff allowed four basesloaded walks in the first inning alone.

Penn State scored six unearned runs in the first inning to take an early and commanding 6-0 lead.

The first inning opened the floodgates for Penn State in what was a lopsided affair, and it crushed Niagara 16-4 in Game 3 of the series and Game 2 of the doubleheader.

The Nittany Lions banged out 14 hits in Game 3 of the doubleheader, while Niagara had eight hits.

Justin Hagenman notched his third win

of the season (3-1), tossing six strong innings and striking out five. Hagenman allowed four runs on seven hits.

In the bottom of the second inning, Jordan Bowersox hit an RBI single to plate Burger, to give Penn State a 7-0 lead.

First baseman Tyler Kendall hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the third inning to score Haley, which gave Penn State an 8-0 lead.

Burger hit an RBI single in the third to give Penn State a 9-0 lead. Christian Helsel followed that up with an RBI single that scored Burger. Nick Graham added an RBI double to cap the four-run third inning for Penn State.

Burger had seven RBIs in the series.

Commenting on Burger’s performance, coach Cooper praised his willingness to compete and genuine nature.

“He’s a true freshman, loves to compete and makes it personal,” Cooper said.

Burger said, “Anyone of us instills trust, we have a good approach and position, and I got on with the bases loaded about three of four times.”

Burger referred to his personal performance in this weekend’s home-opening series, and how it translated to the overall success of the team.

Cooper was ecstatic after Penn State scored six unearned runs in the first inning, as Niagara starter Daniel Procopio departed after only 2/3 innings pitched.

“As long as runs are for good guys I am really happy and pumped,” Cooper said, “and I don’t care how they come, as long as they’re for us.”

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MARLAINA LAUBACH delivers a pitch during Penn State’s game with Hoftstra at Beard Field. The Nittany Lions won the game, 10-2.

Softball, from page 23 hit put PSU ahead 10-2 and an inning away from the mercy-rule win.

“Sometimes it’s just putting the ball in play,” Lehotak said, “especially with two strikes. Make them make a play, and it worked in our favor. We got the long ball by Macy (Jones) and Lexi is finally getting back in her groove — she had the first slump in her career this year — and it was really good to see them come back.”

All five of the Penn State pitchers were effective. Laubach started and gave up a run on an RBI single by Brittany Allocca, but she also stranded two runners to escape with just a one-run deficit.

Penn State’s DH Toni Polk sparked a three-run first inning for the Lions with a two-RBI single and later scored to give PSU a 3-1 lead.

Hofstra closed it to 3-2 with two hits and a run against Cummings in the second, but Cummings also pitched out of trouble when she got Michaela Transue to ground out with the bases loaded to end the inning.

That was Hofstra’s last rumble. While

PSU was adding seven runs to its total, Shaffer, Von Pusch and Seifert closed out the game with three consecutive hitless innings.

“That was the game plan from the beginning,” Laubach said. “We talked about it as a staff beforehand, and we really wanted to try it to keep the offense on their toes. We noticed the pattern yesterday. Everyone who came in did excellent against the hitters in their first inning. So we came out in the mindset that everyone was going to throw the first inning. So we bought into the plan, and it was successful.”

The win was Penn State’s first at Beard Field this season, and it comes as the Lions are bracing for the beginning of the Big Ten season. After a home game with Robert Morris, Penn State will travel to Rutgers on Friday, March 25, to open conference play with a three-game set against the Knights.

The team will then return home for three games against Michigan State beginning Friday, April 1.

“We love playing at home,” Laubach said. “It’s really great to get in front of our fans and to play on the field that we practice on all the time.”

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Rock musical ‘Hair’ relevant to today’s audiences

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with music by Galt MacDermot.

Frank said the process of bringing the show to life has been a great deal of fun for her, her design team and cast.

“It is my hope that audiences leave more enlightened about the time they are living in,” Frank said. “I am sure it is going to spark conversation and encourage empathy. If the audiences gets a small percentage of what we are trying to do, I’ll be satisfied.”

The story of “Hair” centers on Berger, the charismatic leader of the “tribe,” and Claude, the sweet-natured guy who is about to be drafted and sent to Vietnam.

The collaborative effort that led to this production was most enjoyable, according to Frank.

“It was pure joy,” she said. “It has been a pleasure to work with them every day.”

Frank said the greatest challenge the cast faced was confronting the “N” word, which is used often throughout the show.

“It’s used by the entire cast, and it has been difficult to ask the cast to say it. It will be tough for the audiences to hear it as well,” Frank said. She added that the show’s nudity was not a great concern for the cast.

No one under the age of 18 will be admitted without a Penn State ID or a parent or guardian.

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STATE COLLEGE — Welcome to the “Age of Aquarius,” as the season continues for Penn State Centre Stage with its staging of the musical “Hair.”

In 1968, when “Hair” opened on Broadway, it was a sensation that had fans lining up for tickets.

Dubbed the “tribal love-rock musical,” it was both the music and — one supposes — the nudity on stage that grabbed the collective attention of audiences throughout the nation.

The Penn State Centre Stage production has two previews — Tuesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 31 — and runs Friday, April 1, through Saturday, April 9.

It is directed by Emmy Frank, a graduate student director in the School of Theatre.

“I love theater and I was kind of bossy in high school. So, I did a lot of directing and acting,” Frank said. “I am glad to be directing ‘Hair.’ No historical period is more like 2016 than 1968.

The current political climate is shockingly similar to what happened back then.”

Frank feels that the musical speaks to every generation and is very relevant today. “And the music is iconic and quite beautiful,” she said.

Set in the East Village of New

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THE CAST AND CREW of the Penn State Centre Stage production of “Hair” rehearse a song from the Grammy- and Tonywinning musical at the Penn State DowntownTheatre.

York City, “Hair” follows the exploits of a group of politically active hippies.

“Interestingly, the writers of

servations of what they saw happening in New York in 1967.” The show’s book and lyrics were by James Rado and Gerome Ragni,

the musical were not hippies,” said Frank. “I did a lot of research on the history of the show and the creators were simply making ob-

‘Chicago’ returns to Eisenhower Auditorium for two shows UNIVERSITY PARK — “Chicago,” which opened to rave reviews Nov. 14, 1996, is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, and it shows no sign of slowing down. The Tony Award-winning show will return to the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State for two performances — 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, and Tuesday, April 12 — in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk and Bryce Jordan Center.

Set amid the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, “Chicago” is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-

the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines that could just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler with a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Ebb, “Chicago” is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.

Walter Bobbie is the director of the original New York City production and Ann Reinking the original choreographer in the style of Fosse. “Chicago” features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken

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AROUND & IN TOWN

2016 Summer’s Best Music Fest lineup released

By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Downtown State College Improvement District’s 10th annual Summer’s Best Music Fest will feature 27 artists, including 10 national touring acts, and will now last for two days — Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4 — and include a beer garden.

Featured national artists this year include The Record Company, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, The Stickers, Doyle Bramhall II, Sierra Hole and others.

The Record Company will play on the main stage from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3. The Los Angeles-based band made their television debut on Conan O’Brien’s TBS latenight talk show March 7.

Hailing from the Catskill Mountains, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds will perform their rock ‘n’ roll sound on the main stage, also on Friday, June 3, from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.

The Stickers, whose latest song “Countrified” has been rising on the charts and will be featured on ABC’s “Nashville” on April 13, will be playing on Saturday, June 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., also on the main stage.

According to George Arnold, executive director of the Downtown State College Improvement District, the goal of the event is to “bring a little energy into downtown State College” during a slower period in the year.

As the festival works toward becoming self-sustaining, it has taken the step of becoming a partially ticketed event.

Attendees now must have tickets to access both the Garner Main Stage and the Garner Side Stage.

Tickets currently are available at early-bird prices on the festival’s website, with a two-day ticket costing $25, a Friday-only ticket costing $10 and a Saturday-only ticket costing $20. Ticket prices will increase on Friday, April 15.

Attendees also can purchase tickets at the event. Performances at the Locust Lane Stage, Locust Lot Stage and Calder Acoustic Stage remain free.

DSCID also worked with leaders in the community to garner support for the new beer garden. There will be two locations to buy beer and malt beverages, one by the Garner Main Stage and one on Locust Lane, and a blocked-off

By Oscar Wilde Directed by Richard Robichaux The Importance of Being Earnest is, in fact, a blueprint for every situational comedy we know, from I Love Lucy to Transparent. Mistaken identity, wildly clever dialogue, outrageous circumstances, and hidden meanings are the hallmarks of the play. Now a century later, issues of identity continue to evolve and may give us a fresh perspective of this hilarious comedy.

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THE NATIONAL ACT The Record Company will perform during June’s Summer’s Best Music Fest in downtown State College. area where attendees will be allowed to carry their purchased alcohol.

“In looking at how we could get the event to be selfsustaining, one of the key factors for music festivals every-

where is the ability to be able to provide beer in the festival environment,” said Arnold.

The 2016 festival is expected to grow from 3,000 to 4,000 attendees in previous years to 6,000 to 8,000 attendees.

Lecture to focus on artist Reginald Marsh

Penn State Opera Theatre to perform ‘The Barber of Seville’

UNIVERSITY PARK — Carmenita Higginbotham, associate professor at the University of Virginia’s McIntire Department of Art, will lecture on “Lynching, Politics, and the Spectacle of Race: Reginald Marsh Circa 1934” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in the Palmer Museum of Art’s Palmer Lipcon Auditorium.

Higginbotham’s talk focuses on American artist Reginald Marsh (1898–1954) and his targeted response to the topic of lynching. It explores how Marsh’s deployment of racial language in the 1934 drawing “This is Her First Lynching” allowed for politically nuanced readings of the CARMENITA black body and the exhibition of violence.

HIGGINBOTHAM The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art. Admission is free.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Opera Theatre will present two performances of Gioachino Rossini’s comic masterpiece, “The Barber of Seville,” at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 24, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. in State College.

Join the hilarity as Seville’s young count, Almaviva, schemes to win the hand of his beloved Rosina, aided by his resourceful barber, Figaro.

Based on the first of three plays by French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais featuring the clever barber, Rossini’s opera buffa premiered in Rome in 1816 and still remains one of the most popular comic works in the opera repertoire.

“The Barber of Seville,” performed in English, is directed by Penn State faculty member Ted Christopher.

Seating is reserved.

Tickets are available at The State Theatre box office, online at www.thestatetheatre.org or by calling (814) 2720606.

Be sure to pick up The Centre County Gazette on April 14th for your local golf preview!

In this new multi-platform story project, WPSU-FM will profile people living in our area about why they stay and why they sometimes consider leaving, through stories on the radio and online. Tell us your reasons to stay in this area by taking an online survey, and posting images of your reasons to stay on Instagram, with hashtag #wpsureasonstostay. Hear new stories each week on WPSU-FM, and see them online at stories.wpsu.org.

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AROUND & IN TOWN Maria Schneider Orchestra debuting work at Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK — The Maria Schneider Orchestra, called a national treasure by NPR, will perform a concert featuring the world premiere of a work cocommissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

When Schneider and her musicians appeared at Eisenhower in 2006, they performed “The ‘Pretty’ Road,” a piece also co-commissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts. For this performance, the musicians will perform a new work funded

by Penn State, Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington, Vt. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk and Bryce Jordan Center.

In 2016, Schneider won Grammys for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for “The Thompson Fields” and Best Arrangement, Instrumentals or Vocals, for her work with David Bowie on his single “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)” from the album “Blackstar.”

Schneider’s works usually lean toward the simplicity of beauty and emotion (the nature of birds and their songs on “Sky Blue” or a sense of nostalgia for home on “The Thompson Fields”), but the Bowie collaboration introduced her to a new place in her writing.

“He might have brought my dark side out,” she told MinnPost. “Maybe my music will get incredibly dark now, because it was sort of fun.”

In total, Schneider and her orchestra have taken home five Grammys and 12

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THE MARIA SCHNEIDER ORCHESTRA returns to Eisenhower Auditorium April 14. nominations. The group made history with “Concert in the Garden,” which was available only online but won a 2005 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble; and again in 2014 for “Winter Morning Walks,” one of

the first releases by an American orchestra to be fan-funded.

Schneider made a name for herself in the early 1990s by collaborating with jazz musician and composer Gil Evans, with

whom she helped to score the film “The Color of Money” and to create music for Sting. In 1994, she and her orchestra debuted with the studio album “Evanescence.”

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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 the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times.

Meeting — Calvary Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1250

University Drive, State College. Visit www.liferecovery statecollege.com.

Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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 perform at 7:15 every Monday night at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.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.

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

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 What’s Happening, Page 35

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Since opening its doors in 1990, the restaurant has been synonymous with specialty pizzas and Italian dishes; although the menu includes much more, including fresh seafood.

According to senior partner Bill McFadden, fresh seafood is brought in each week from the Baltimore area. The restaurant’s seafood entrees each weekend could include scallops, Chilean sea bass, tuna and European salmon, just to name a few.

People come in specifically for seafood, McFadden said. He said while there are certain dishes offered every weekend, they will also try to mix it up a bit. Customers look forward to both the consistent seafood menu and the new and different seafood dishes served at the restaurant.

Whatever their tastes, people make it a point to stop by Faccia Luna to sample the fresh seafood, which is often hard to find in central Pennsylvania.

McFadden said that a new item to be added to the weekly seafood offerings will be a lobster roll, which will be placed on the menu in the near future to coincide with summer months. This item will be offered on the weekends, as well.

However, pizza still is a core component of Faccia Luna’s tradition in State College. The wood-fired pizzas are a

big menu item, McFadden said. The restaurant offers more than a dozen unique pies, in addition to the option to add your own flavor by choosing from a huge selection of toppings. Some of the pies on the menu include Margherita, Pomodoro, Primavera and Giannetto, to name just a few.

“Our signature pizza, the Faccia Luna, is a favorite,” McFadden said. The aptly named specialty pie features sausage, fresh mushroom and roasted red pepper. But, again, the restaurant is more than a pizza shop.

“Besides pizza, we make a lot of our own pasta, which is fresh. We also offer a variety of oven-baked subs,” McFadden said.

From chicken Marsala to spinach ricotta ravioli, the menu offers an array of different pastas and sauces. And, from all types of grinders to different options of cheesesteaks, there is also a full sandwich menu, in addition to appetizers and salads.

Faccia Luna is the elder partner restaurant of Luna 2 Woodgrill & Bar, located on East College Avenue, which has been serving the State College community for about six years.

In addition to the two Lunas in State College, McFadden operates four more restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area, two being Faccia Luna restaurants and the other two being American wood-grill-style restaurants.

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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.

Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. Email nvwn@ yahoogroups.com.

Community meal — A free hot meal is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe.

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.

LIMITED-TIME EVENTS

Children’s activity — There will be a preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays throughout March at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout March at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Toddler story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays. Book Babies will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Wednesdays. And, a preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout March at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. “Mother Goose on the Loose,” a baby story time group, will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesdays. Preschool story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. There will also be elementary-level activities from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Visit www.centre countylibrary.org.

Children’s activity — Children’s author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand will hold meet and greet events at 6:30 p.m Tuesday, March 29, and at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 30, at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Performance — Penn State Center Stage will present “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, through Friday, April 8, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.theatre. psu.edu.

Exhibit — “Consciously Surreal: Photography, the Uncanny, and the Body” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 8657672.

Exhibit — “From Dada to Dali: Surrealist Works on Paper” will be on display through Sunday, May 8, during operating hours at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672.

UPCOMING THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Children’s activity — Discovery Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Lecture — “Research Unplugged: Look Ma, No Hands!

The Future of Self-Driving Cars” will be presented by Penn State mechanical and nuclear engineering professor Sean Brennan from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary. org Concert — The Second Winds will perform from 3 to 5 p.m. at The American Ale House & Grill, 821 Cricklewood Drive, State College. Visit www.americanalehouse.net.

Children’s activity — “Artful Stories: Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin,” will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Visit www. centrecountylibrary.org.

Class — A free class about the process of domestic and international adoption sponsored by the Children’s Aid

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Society will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 241 of the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.childaid.org.

Fundraiser — The Pregnancy Resource Clinic will hold its annual fundraiser from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Conference Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College. Visit www.scprc.com.

Concert — The Gnarled Knuckles will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

Performance — Penn State Opera will perform “The Barber of Seville” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. thestatetheatre.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Exhibit — The one-day “Pastel Potpourri” exhibition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Members of the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society will speak at 1 p.m. Visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

Movie — “Minions” will be shown as part of the Centre County Library’s “No-School Movie Day” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Concert — Singer songwriter Eric Ian Farmer will perform with Molly Countermine and Bob Hart from 6 to 8 p.m. at Big Spring Spirits, 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Visit www.bigspringspirits.com.

Performance — The National Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. thestatetheatre.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Children’s activity — “World Stories Alive” will be held at 11 a.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College.

This week’s theme is Romania. Visit www.schlowlibrary. org.

Easter egg hunt — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Easter egg hunt from 2 to 3 p.m. at Orchard Park, 1100 Bayberry Drive, State College.

Easter egg hunt — A community Easter egg hunt will be held at 2 p.m. at Talleyrand Park, West High Street, Bellefonte. Call (814) 574-3240.

Performance — Penn State Opera will perform “The Barber of Seville” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. thestatetheatre.org.

Concert — Grateful Dead cover band Box of Rain will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe. net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Easter service — An Easter sunrise service and pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. Visit stjohnsuccboalsburg. wordpress.com.

Easter service — A traditional Easter service will be held at 9:15 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425.

Easter service — A traditional Easter service will be held at 11 a.m. at Grays United Methodist Church, 5687 W. Buffalo Run, State College. Visit www.graysumc.org.

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“MINIONS” WILL BE shown as part of “No-School Movie Day” beginning at 1 p.m. March 25 at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St. in Bellefonte.

Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Visit www. palmermuseum.psu.edu.

Fundraiser — A benefit dinner for the Bridge of Hope Centre County will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Home D Pizzeria and Robin Hood Brewing Company, 1820 S. Atherton St., State College. Visit ww.homedpizzeria.com Lecture — “A Celebration of Viennese Music and Dance” will be presented by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow Dan Calloway from 5 to 6 p.m. at 114 Theatre Building, Penn State School of Theatre, University Park. Visit www.music.psu.edu.

Lecture — “HERstory: An Intergenerational Conversation of University Women Honoring Every Woman’s Journey” will be presented by the State College chapter of the American Association of University Women at 6 p.m. at the Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, University Park.

Visit www.aauwstatecollege.org/events.

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Event — Local author Ronald Smith will hold a question-and-answer session for his book “Wounded Lions: Joe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky, and the Crisis in Penn State Athletics” at 1 p.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

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Children’s activity —Discovery Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Movie — “Best of Enemies” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

Event — Adult bingo will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg.

Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Concert — A concert and sing-along featuring folk- and pioneer-era shape-note songs will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Call (814) 237-7835 or visit www.statecollege sacredharp.com.

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CBICC group aims to connect young professionals STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County announced a new program, CBICC Connect, with a mission of identifying, connecting and programming with and for new college graduates, young professionals and next generation leaders in Centre County.

“By 2030, millennials will make up the majority of the workforce,” said Vern Squier, CBICC president and CEO. “It’s important for the health of our local economy to better understand this demographic and make a proactive effort to incorporate them into CBICC programming, as well as in other places within our community.”

CBICC Connect’s first order of business will be to conduct a survey to gauge priorities for this demographic in the categories of live, work and play.

“We often hear people in leadership positions around the county — both business and governmental — say that they want

to know what is important to young professionals,” said Squier. “With the results of this survey, we will provide a sample snapshot that identifies the areas of opportunity to strengthen the three pillars of live, work and play, in order to create a more balanced and robust community for all generations to thrive.”

This group will strive to connect the business community with the next generation of leaders to create a vibrant local economy.

“There are pockets of young professionals throughout the community,” said Squier. “This group will

provide a space for them to collaborate and expand their professional network — among themselves and also with the more deeply rooted business community.”

Members of the business community are encouraged to spread the word among their younger employees. Peer-topeer networking and networking across hierarchical levels are each necessary to bolster the local economy.

“We’re looking forward to hosting more events geared toward the CBICC Connect crowd, both from a networking perspective and with regard

to the topics of our programming,” said Squier.

The CBICC Connect working group is currently advised by three local young professionals who are looking for more ideas and energy to quickly grow the scope of this group. Those advisers are: Vinh Vuong, chief executive officer of global digital communications consulting firm VUONG PR, head of digital for public relations firm The Torrenzano Group, chairman of Vuong Holdings Inc. and co-author, frequent speaker and host of an online talk show and podcast; Janet Santostefano, vice president of advertising and marketing at Centre Daily Times, a graduate of Leadership Centre County and a volunteer with numerous community organizations; and Irene Miller, development and events coordinator at Centre Foundation, a member of State College Young Professionals and a graduate of Leadership Centre County.

LHU inducts alumni into hall of fame Penn State names new university police leader LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University will honor two alumni who have distinguished themselves in business and service during the university’s Business Hall of Fame celebration.

The 2016 inductees are Theresa M. Merkel, class of 1963, who is the senior certified mediator and principal at the Mediation Center of Winchester and Larry A. Jones, class of 1979, who is chief operating and financial officer THERESA MERKEL of Angelo’s Soccer Corner.

“The LHU Business Hall of Fame was developed by the Business and Accounting Programs Advisory Board to honor those LHU alumni who not only excel in business, but also admirably serve LHU and their community,” said Dr. Cori Myers, department chair and Business Hall of Fame committee member.

The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, with a panel discussion with the inductees in the Parsons Union Building multipurpose room. Each of the inductees will address questions about current business issues, professional success and career development.

A luncheon and ceremony will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center.

Following the luncheon, there will be the unveiling of the Business Hall of Fame awards in Akeley Hall’s second floor common area.

Tickets for the luncheon cost $17 and may be purchased online at www.lhup.edu/bhof. The public is invited to participate in the events.

LARRY JONES A full itinerary is listed on the website.

“Through the hall of fame, we seek to recognize successful alumni, build stronger connections between alumni and students and highlight the profound influence that LHU alumni exert in various facets of business and community,” said Myers. “The hall of famers will serve as role models and a source of inspiration for current students and graduates to achieve their professional goals.”

For more information, contact Beth Lawless at (570) 484-2974.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS

UNIVERSITY PARK — Charles “Charlie” Noffsinger, chief of the Department of Public Safety at the University of Hawaii at Mãnoa, has been named assistant vice president for Penn State University Police and Public Safety.

Noffsinger, who held various law enforcement positions at the University of Michigan for nearly 25 years before joining the University of Hawaii in 2013, will oversee all facets of Penn State’s police and public safety operations. He begins his position Monday, May 9.

“Charles is a veteran leader who has played a key role in developing and maintaining a safe and secure campus environment at not one, but CHARLES two, major public flagship univerNOFFSINGER sities,” said David Gray, senior vice president for finance and business at Penn State. “We are extremely pleased to add an individual with such vast experience and practical, cutting-edge public safety knowledge to our leadership team. His proven ability to build positive relationships in a multi-campus environment and with stakeholders both inside and outside of the universities he has served will be a major asset to Penn State’s public safety efforts going forward.”

Noffsinger’s duties in his new role will include administering the university’s public safety programs, providing direction for university police, ensuring that emergency management procedures are current and tested regularly, serving as incident commander during emergency response situations and overseeing the central dispatch operation.

“Being selected to lead this comprehensive police and public safety organization is an exciting opportunity,” Noffsinger said. “The tremendous pride in being part of the rich heritage of the university was clearly evident and made my decision to accept this opportunity much easier.

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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.

Rajashekar Venkatachalam and Megna Gopu to Wenqian Shan and Chaopeng Shen, 461 Hakwnest Road, State College, $263,500.

Circleville Road Partners LP to Berks Homes LLC, 153 Rushcliffe St., State College, $23,100.

Circleville Road Partners LP to Berks Homes LLC, 157 Rushcliffe St., State College, $23,100.

Marc A. McMaster to Marc A. McMaster and Stephanie A. McMaster, 315 Ravendale Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1.

Beata Bonnell, 173 Presidents Drive, State College, $1.

Ann C. Skulas-Ray and Ethan M. Ray to Richard James Mattes, 200 Oakley Drive, State College, $221,650.

White Lion LLC to Jerry L. Bierly and Tammy L. Bierly, 144 Whisper Ridge Drive, Port Matilda, $59,900.

HSRE-Campus Crest Via LLC to CPP Grove I LLC and CPP Grove II LLC, 850 Toftrees Ave., $10.

HSRE-Campus Crest Via LLC to CPP Grove III LLC, Toftrees Avenue, State College, $10.

David K. Young, Elizabeth R. Wood and Elizabeth R. Young to Elizabeth R. Wood, 637 E. Linn St., Bellefonte, $1.

Amy L. Robinson, Amy L. Burns and Michael W. Robinson to TOC Properties LLC, 139 W. Howard St., Bellefonte, $137,500.

Cynthia D. Douty and Cynthia D. Greenberg to Justin T. Lugin, 108 Hughes St., Bellefonte, $112,500.

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Bradley S. Holzapfel and Christi J. Holzapfel to Bradley S. Holzapfel, 43 Pauls Lane, Port Matilda, $1.

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Robert E. Campolongo estate, Marcia Diane Matheson and Dorothy M. Campolongo by agent to Garrnick LLC, 223 Paradise Road, Bellefonte, $411,000.

Parkside Homes LLC to Justin A. McDaniel and Brianne N. McDaniel, 293 Aster Ave., $321,500.

Joyce E. Watson to Neil B. Haagen Jr. and Susan W. Haagen, 554 Seibert Road, Bellefonte, $198,000.

Restek Corporation to Joel M. Casteel, Purdue Mountain Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Rodney N. Wellar and Sherri L. Wellar to Ryan B. Corl and Shelli L. Corl, 625 Old 220 Road, Bellefonte, $157,500.

Michael D. Veneziano to Rickalon L. Hoopes, 200 Gum Stump Road, Bellefonte, $5,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Scott Carts, 147 E. Church St., Centre Hall, $83,899.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Peter K. Hulbert and Kathleen M. Hulbert to Charles A. Hughes and Kathy L. Ruhl, 160 Beacon Circle, Boalsburg, $368,000.

Jonathon E. Waltz and Lauren J. Waltz to Kevin A. Waltz, 724 Brookside Drive, Boalsburg, $146,400.

Robert D. Jackson and Janette J. Jackson to Lisa M. Melanson and Mark C. Ferraguto, 1109 Kathryn St., Boalsburg, $288,500.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Nancy Beyer Bachman, Mary Mattern Ace, Jeanne H. Beyer, William Henry Bachman and James S. Mathis to William Howard Bachman, 147 Mattern Lane, Julian, $410,000.

Thomas J. Yeager and Grace V. Yeager to David O. Baughman and Kathie A. Baughman, North Hunter Road, $8,000.

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COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Joyce Waterman to Chad M. Owens and Lydia N. Hayes, East Branch Road, State College, $67,000.

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries to 2360 Commercial LP, 2360 Commercial Blvd., State College, $400,000.

Stearns Boal LP to Gregory R. Kunes and Patricia M. Kunes, 110 Meadowsweet Drive, State College, $138,600.

Bryant J. Martin and Lynelle D. Martin to Leon R. Zook and Mary O. Zook, 185 Limerock Terrace, State College, $216,000.

Fred A. Strouse by agent to Jay C. Mastalerz and Susan M. Mastalerz, 345 Willow Ave., State College, $169,000.

Sally Gamble to Roger M. Thies, 921 Shamrock Ave., State College, $330,000.

John H. Mitchell Jr. to Rodney J. Hendricks, East Branch Road, $45,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Armando Balderrama and Anne L. Caston-Balderrama to Jiatan Zhou, 981 Teaberry Lane, State College, $450,000.

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David D. Lingle and Brenda L. Lingle to David D. Lingle, 124 Limestone Lane, Spring Mills, $1.

Centre County Vinyl and Jesse L. Peachey to Penns Valley Properties LLC, 4159 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, $175,000.

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Sean W. Torongeau and Alison D. Torongeau to Chelsea L. Bowes, 309 Sunset Drive, Howard, $225,000.

Daniel S. Fravel and Christina R. Fravel to Jeremiah R. Hill and Michelle M. Hill, 452 Two Mile Road, Howard, $361,000.

MILESBURG BOROUGH

U.S. Bank to TS & GD Rentals LLC, 108 View St., Bellefonte, $84,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Young Kwang Korean Presbyterian Church and Young Kwang Presbyterian Church to Grace Hills Church Inc., Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda, $225,000.

Barry M. Hoff and Beverly A. Hoff to Peng Weiyu and Wei Liu, 661 Benjamin Court, State College, $250,000.

Michael J. Drenning, Susan B. Drenning and Michelle A. Drenning to Michelle A. Drenning, 211 Amblewood Way, State College, $1.

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New Hope United Methodist Church Bell and Crossman Enterprises LLC, 1575 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, $57,000.

Joshua L. Klenzing to Joshua L. Klenzing and Megan L. Klenzing, 306 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, $1.

Michael Minutello and Allison Minutello to Curtis Shulman, 264 Steeplechase Drive, Bellefonte, $1.

Jeremiah R. Hill and Michelle M. Hill to Linda N. Bakely and Joseph P. Bakely, 121 Arbor Bluff Drive, Bellefonte, $235,000.

Mary Ohashi Pinkerton and David K. Pinkerton to Elizabeth Page Pratt and Edwin H. Pratt Jr., 261 Greens Valley Road, Centre Hall, $130,211.49.

Loretta R. Dixon estate and Roni D. Francke, administratix, to IM Properties LLC, 333 Myrtle St., Bellefonte, $301,715.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Erika Shehan Poole and Brian K. Poole to Christopher J. Zorn, 501 Glenn Road, State College, $259,000.

Percival Duane Walker, P. Duane Walker estate and Edward D. Walker, executor, to DW&A Inc., 980 Stratford Court, State College, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Russell J. Gutch Jr. and Barbara A. Gutch to Russell J. Gutch Jr. and Barbara A. Gutch, 113 Korman Road, Bellefonte, $1.

KSB Real Estate LLC to David F. Petruzzi, 131 Pine St., Howard, $172,000.

Donna I. Berhosky to Thomas F. Kornman and Margaret J. Benton, 154 Franklin St., Bellefonte, $230,000.

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He has extensive experience in field operations, emergency management planning, threat assessment, large-scale and special event operations, staff training and development, strategic planning and regulatory reporting and compliance.

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Margaret Mary Tobias to John C. Tobias and Marie S. Tobias, 1181 Clarence Road, Clarence, $1.

Bonnie K. Williams, Phyllis J. Gable and Phillip Lee Williams to Robert M. Dreibelbis II, 255 Beech Creek Road, Beech Creek, $1.

Robert M. Dreibelbis II to Bonnie K. Williams, Phyllis J. Gable and Philip Lee Williams, 207 Beech Creek Road, Snow Shoe, $1.

Robert M. Dreibelbis II to Robert M. Dreibelbis II, 255 Beech Creek Road, Snow Shoe, $1.

Bonnie K. Williams, Phyllis J. Gable and Phillip Lee Williams to Bonnie K. Williams, Phyllis J. Gable and Phillip Lee Williams, 207 Beech Creek Road, $1.

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Noffsinger will report directly to Gray and manage approximately 150 employees and an annual operating budget of $6.8 million.

“Police and public safety units play a significant support role in the overall mission of any university,” said Noffsinger. “One of my goals is to help ensure the units on all of the commonwealth campuses continue to be an integral part of the campus community and maintain their commitment to excellence.”

Noffsinger began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a security officer at Michigan and was a founding police officer in the University of Michigan Police Department.

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H E LP WA N T E D Part time bartender at the Bellefonte VFW, 123 S. Spring St. Flexible hours.

A pply online at b ellefontev fw .c om or phone 8 14- 3 5 5 - 20 7 1

085 NEW RENTING 50% OFF First Months Rent ROOMS FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY NOW ACCEPTING ALL APPLICATIONS!!

Unique, private, professional housing available, all utilities included.

Sign a one year lease now and receive 50% off your first months rent.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Contact us for more information.

Email us at uclubmanager@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.university clubstatecollege.com (814) 237-6576

Special Services

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Fast, economical, quality work. Flyers, resumes, brochures, ltrhds, bus. cards, labels, ads, forms, certificates, posters, newsltrs, catalogs, book/jacket designs, logos, menus, programs, invitations.

CALLS ONLY, (814) 237-2024

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MEN’S neckties like new, 50 cents each. silk, wool, cotton and polyester. Call (814) 466-7235

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Appliances For Sale

ALMOST new Kenmore washer & dryer, cost over $1,200 new selling for $600.00 (814) 364-1963

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Fuel & Firewood

Walks Firewood & Lawn Care Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, Split, & Delivered. We sell our firewood year round.

Dont hesitate to call.

Call Now: Matthew R. Walk (814)937-3206

TANNING BED $600.00 SUNVISION 28/3F PRICE TO SELL (814) 761-9358

CRAFTSMANS 42”, 21hp, Briggs Straton riding mowing. $600.00 Call (814) 364-9440 COUNTRY

Pets & Supplies For Sale

5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn USED HOYER LIFT home sits on 1/2 acre for sale $700 OBO. with open living room, 450 Invacare Reliant COLLECTIONS hold a and Max of room, Fossils Collected dining can 450lbs great condition.

In PA kitchen.ForThree car gahomecare use or 25 cents each. rage.

Bellefonte area. other uses Doll china 25 cents heavy objects). each, sets $1 to $7.Asking(lifting $250,000 firm.

Cash Only/No spam.

Old dolls $1 to $3 Ph. 814.222.3331.

Contact by email

each, doll clothes $1 each, doll furniture $7 each.

Metal dollhouses $10, plastic furniture 25 cents to $5 (some Renwal) 814-441-5610

DREXEL FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEDROOM SET $999.00 62” Triple Dresser with Mirror; 42” Dressing Table with stool; Full size bed frame with headboard - Easily converts to Queen size. $999.00 for entire Set! (814) 355-7946

Clothing

SMR LAWNCARE

Reliable, Dependable, Fully insured, (814) 360-9402

Household Goods

SEARS metal air conditioner, approx 15,000 btu, works well. $200.00 Call (814) 364-1963 ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE TINS Large collectible tins.

MFB tin, about 16” high, $12; Bachman pretzel tin, about 12” high, $5; Johnson’s candy tins, about 7” high, $5 each.

814-237-2024.

CALLS ONLY, NO EMAIL!

MASSAGE CHAIR, Oil holsters, Sheets, Blanket, face covers.

(814) 761-9358

HOUSES FOR SALE

1940 ERA Running German two dialed electric ceiling clock with control pannel. $250. (814) 342-3709

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Machinery & Tools

38” cut, metal frame, works well, $375.00 Call (814) 364-1963

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Miscellaneous For Sale

Miscellaneous For Sale

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Total value of all items for sale must 037 COMPUTER Call be under $2,000 REPAIRS 8 14- 63 9- 0 27 3 to I have over 15 years set up interv iew . ust have price of item for sale in ad of experience in E m ail repairing desktops, laptops and servers. info@ un up to lines for ee s SPRING SEMESTER I can easily remove nittanyc leaning.

STUDIO $478/person 099 viruses, spyware, and ne ad per person APARTMENTS net Spring Semester rental malware and get your 1 BEDROOM APT. AVAILABLE FOR now available. Rent PC back to top form.

AVAILABLE NOW. THE FALL T T entire townhome or JOHN DEERE riding Please email $700.00 . y ob onne ion.com Large studio apartroommate matching o to lawn mower model 160, 061 Mike at Within walking distance

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PELICAN canoe, 3 person, 18.5’ long, 800 lb capacity, orrs included, used 3 times. Paid $699 Asking $450 Call (814) 625-2176

4 Weeks 8 Lines + Photo

MIXED SEASONED HARD WOOD FOR SALE $150.00 Cut And Split Mixed Seasoned, Hardwoods, Varying Lengths From 14” To 18” Dried 3+ Months.

READY TO BURN. DELIVERED $150.00 / CORD & RANKED $175.00.

Call (717) 242-0316 or (717) 953-8573.

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Sports Equipment For Sale

TRIPLETS MARMOSET MONKEYS FOR ADOPTION $600.00 Tiny Male / Female Marmoset Monkeys Available ASAP! These lovely puppies are teacup size, they are extraordinarily gorgeous. No tear stains, little button noses, and baby doll faces.They need lots of love and affection, and are ready to go to a good home today.They are six weeks old and very tame and friendly and affectionate.

Serious buyers text (770) 203-1986

OPPORTUNITY TO OWN • RENT TO OWN

We can arrange “Rent To Own” on any property for sale by any broker, owner, bank or others.

NEW HORIZONS REAL ESTATE CO. JOHN PETUCK • 814-355-8500

HARRY POTTER DVD’S $25.00 Four Harry Potter DVDs. (Six DVDs in all, two are doubles.)

Three are still factory sealed, one viewed once. Prisoner of Azkaban, Chamber of Secrets, Sorcerer’s Stone, Goblet of Fire.

All for $25.

Phone calls only.

NO EMAIL. (814) 237-2024

JOEPA COCA COLA TRAY and PENN STATER TRIBUTE MAG Limited Edition metal 13x18 serving tray.

Released 1977 & numbered, #65665.

Also, a Richie Lucas autograph. $125.

CALLS ONLY 814-237-2024

or phone (814) 933-0502

USED SALON EQUIPMENT. PRICED TO SELL Tanning Bed, Facial Steamer, 8 in 1 Facial Machine, FACIAL TABLE, Sterilizer,Towel Warmer,Equipment Trolley,Facial Table,MANICURE TABLE, 8 waiting rm chAirs, barbicide bottles, Chair mat for prices Please Call 814-761-9358

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Campers & Tents For Sale

CAMPER: 30’ 5th wheel with slide out, excellent condition, sleeps 6 - 7, rear L shape kitchen, 2 couches, 5th wheel hitch and tripod included. $21,995 (814) 360-7360

2012 337 Rls Open Range 5th Wheel $27,000 2012 open range 337 rls excellent condition, all season insulation package, 3 slide outs with toppers 18 ft. awning 2 recliners, table 4 chairs, air with heat pump, gas furnace, electric and gas combination fridge and hot water tank.

(814) 590-7463

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Motorcycles For Sale

2006 HARLEY Davidson, Electra Glide Classic, silver w/ blue pinstripe, radio & cd player, hard case luggage bag, 28,350 miles. $9,800. Call Gary (814) 357-0421

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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE

MARCH 24-30, 2016