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Penn State introduces Happy Valley Launchbox

By JEN FABIANO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Community members and leaders, state representatives and new business teams joined Penn State President Eric J. Barron March 31 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Happy Valley Launchbox, the new home of a business pre-accelerator program.

Happy Valley Launchbox is the newest program of the Invent Penn State initiative, which was created in January 2015 as a collaboration among students, faculty, businesses and communities designed to foster entrepreneurial spirit.

“Happy Valley Launchbox is a visible and valuable spot to develop ideas, to collaborate and to get mentoring for emerging entrepreneurs and developing businesses,” said Barron. “It is also a hub for talent, creativity and innovation.”

Through the program, each team will complete 10 weeks of business startup training. The location downtown also serves as free work space and is available daily to each team for nine months. The teams will have ac-

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IT’S LAUNCHED: A ceremonial ribbon cutting for the dedication of Happy Valley Launchbox, an integral resource of the Invent Penn State initiative, was held March 31. Pictured, from left, are Jeff Fortin, Office of Industrial Partnership director; Vern Squier, Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County president; Sheri Collins, Pennsylvania Economic and Community Development deputy director; Tom Fountaine, State College Borough manager; Eric Barron, Penn State president; Neil Sharkey, Penn State vice president for research; the Nittany Lion; Molly Barron; Elizabeth Goreham, State College mayor; and James Delattre, Office of Industrial Partnership assistant vice president. cess to legal and marketing consulting for no cost.

The program is currently accepting applications for the sec-

ond cohort. It is expected that about five applicants will be accepted for the summer and that the program will be able to work

with up to 30 startups per year.

Launchbox looks for scalable business ideas that are focused on commercializing intellectual

property, according to Paul Girgis, an Invent Penn State liaison.

“Happy Valley Launchbox’s location here on Allen Street puts it at the heart of most of our community events and celebrations,” said Elizabeth Goreham, Borough of State College mayor.

“I look forward to involving the Launchbox into some of these key events that are integral to the fabric of our shared community.”

Though Launchbox officially opened the first week in April, the first five startup companies have been working since January. The first group of businesses includes Lockeroom, Project Vive, ReDI Index, Scenomi and Somnus.

After the ceremony, Mary Elizabeth McCulloch, co-founder of Project Vive and senior at Penn State, gave attendees a demonstration of the speech assistance technology product she helped create.

“When people ask me what I am doing next semester, I am staying local and doing full time on Project Vive,” said McCulloch, who will be graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering in May. Launchbox, Page 6

South Hills holds yearly career fair

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By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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GEORGE AND DEBBIE WARD, of State College, braved the elements to watch Penn State and Pitt battle on the diamond on April 5. Both are Penn State alumni. The Nittany Lions won the game, 7-0.

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BOALSBURG — It was hard not to notice the energy in the room during the annual South Hills’ Career Fair, which was held on March 31 at the Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg.

Inside the building, first- and second-year South Hills students mingled with interested employers, handing out résumés, shaking hands and having conversations about potential internships and full-time jobs.

All three South Hills School of Business and Technology campuses — State College, Altoona and Lewistown — were represented at the fair. More than 500 Career fair, Page 4

By ALEXA LEWIS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Borough council unanimously voted on April 4 to set a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance that would change how the borough and police department handle marijuana offenses.

The vote comes after council’s March 14 meeting, where Luis Rolfo, a Penn State senior, requested that coun-

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PACKED HOUSE: South Hills’ Career Fair was held at the Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. More than 500 South Hills students came out to the event.

cil consider an ordinance that would treat possession of small amounts of marijuana as summary offenses instead of filing criminal charges.

“It’s not that big of a problem here; this is a very simple, common-sense solution to a simple problem,” Rolfo told council.

The ordinance would allow for police to issue a non-traffic citation to individuals found in possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana or 8 grams or less of hashish. According to the or-

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dinance draft, police could issue a $250 fine to individuals found in possession of small amounts of marijuana and a $350 fine to individuals found smoking in public.

The fine is similar to that given for open container violations, said borough manager Tom Fountaine.

The ordinance was drafted after similar ordinances were enacted in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

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Local man found guilty of assault, endangering child

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STATE COLLEGE — A State College man charged with assaulting his girlfriend while she was holding their 10-month-old son was found guilty this week.

A Centre County jury found Zhi Fei Liao, 44, guilty on misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault stemming from an incident on April 18, 2015.

While the victim was doing laundry, their infant son began to cry and Liao allegedly yelled at the child. His girlfriend retrieved the baby and told Liao, “He’s your son, too, you know,” at which point prosecutors said Liao punched her in the face while she was holding the child.

The girlfriend said she placed the child on a bed before Liao knocked her to the ground and struck her in the head, arms and back while repeatedly threatening to

STATE COLLEGE — A State College man entered a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor charge of simple assault against a 9-year-old victim.

Sisay Shimelis, 48, entered the plea to Centre County Judge David Grine on March 30, a day before a jury trial had been scheduled.

The 9-year-old and her 3-year-old sister were playing and rough-housing when Shimelis reportedly separated the two and placed the 3-year-old in timeout.

When the victim intervened, Shimelis allegedly “pushed the victim against the wall with such force that she struck her head and fell to the floor,” according to

court documents.

Shimelis reportedly then hit the back of the victim’s legs.

The girls’ mother told police that her daughter complained of head pains and dizziness after the incident.

The victim was treated for a concusSISAY SHIMELIS sion at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Shimelis was arrested after police were called by a Children and Youth Services employee.

Sentencing will be scheduled after a pre-sentence investigation is completed.

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Witnesses who heard the girlfriend knocked on the apartment door and took the woman and child with them until State ZHI FEI LIAO College Police arrived. The victim sustained a contusion on her left cheek and redness and scrapes on other areas of her body. The child did not sustain injuries.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 28.

“Domestic violence is unacceptable and involving a minor child is even more reprehensible,” Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said in a release.

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STATE COLLEGE — State College Police are looking for a woman they say used counterfeit bills to make a purchase at a local Wal-Mart.

A woman entered the store at 373 Benner Pike at about 4:15 p.m. on March 24 and used the counterfeit bills to pay for multiple gift cards. Photographed on store surveillance cameras, the suspect is described as a black female with long black hair. She is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slender build.

The suspect was wearing a white, longsleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled back, black pants and heeled shoes and was carrying a red purse.

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Sub shop dedicates a day to raising funds

By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — When deciding on a local charity for Jersey Mike’s Subs annual Day of Giving event on March 30, the choice was easy for Matt and Kristie Patterson.

The husband and wife team own the two State College Jersey Mike’s locations, as well as a shop in Lewisburg that opened in January, and were THON dancers as Penn State students. They said they couldn’t think of a better cause than the Four Diamonds Fund, and the three stores raised more than $20,000 to help in the battle against childhood cancer.

“It was a natural fit with our downtown location being so close to Penn State, and the students being so involved with THON and Four Diamonds,” said Kristie Patterson. “Plus, we were THON dancers as students, so we know the cause.”

The Day of Giving was the culmination of the chain’s national Month of Giving campaign, during which each Jersey Mike’s location picked a local charity to promote.

Throughout the month at their three area stores, the Pattersons had donation boxes out for customers to give to the Four Diamonds Fund. Then, on the Day of Giving, 100 percent of sales went to the cause.

The downtown store saw extra business due to the event, selling almost 50 percent more sandwiches that day than normally, said Matt Patterson.

“Definitely our busiest Wednesday of

the year. I put it on par with a big football Saturday, with all the sales going to the charity.”

According to Matt Perterson, adding to the business were people who were excited to support the cause, including a local lawyer who bought 160 subs from the restaurant and gave them away to people on the streets.

The couple said they are glad to give back to the community and that the Four Diamonds Fund means a lot to them.

“We have two young children aged 2 and 6, and I know that if I was in the position of having to deal with some of the things families of young cancer patients have to deal with, I would want something like Four Diamonds to be there to help me,” said Kristie Patterson. “So, it feels good that we can do this for them.”

Matt Patterson said he remembers being a student in 2001 dancing in THON, the student-run dance marathon set up to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund, and what an emotional, eye-opening experience it was.

Now, he is glad to be able to continue to give to the cause in a new way that also helps his business grow.

“It’s great,” he said. “We love to help these organizations and we prefer to utilize our product and talents to help these causes and get the word out that way, instead of a traditional marketing campaign.”

This is the fourth year that Jersey Mike’s has had the event in State College.

Paterno estate ordered to share documents

By GEOFF RUSHTON StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — The estate of Joe Paterno will be required to turn over to the NCAA background and source documents related to its critique of the Freeh report, and the experts who contributed to it may be subpoenaed for deposition, a judge ruled April 5 in the ongoing defamation lawsuit by the estate against the college sports governing body.

The Paterno family, meanwhile, was granted its motion to compel discovery of third-party documents from members of the NCAA infractions committee related to the consent decree that levied sanctions on Penn State, Louis Freeh’s investigative report commissioned by Penn State and communication about the Penn State football program and its coaches.

The NCAA argued earlier this month that just as background documents related to the Freeh report were made available to the Paterno estate, so too should similar documents from the family’s critique of

the report by former Pennsylvania governor and U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh, former FBI profiler Jim Clemente and Johns Hopkins psychiatrist and sexual trauma expert Fred Berlin.

Paterno family attorneys, however, said unlike the Freeh report, for which Judge John Leete previously determined Freeh was not working as an attorney for Penn State, the critique was led by and included consulting experts hired by the family’s legal team, making their background work privileged.

Leete, a specially presiding judge from Potter County, granted the NCAA’s motion, saying that the family’s publicity of the critique and some of its source documents waived privilege.

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Bellefonte Youth Center to host community carnival

Borough council, from page 1 In Philadelphia, the district attorney’s office declined to prosecute any more offenses criminally after it was hit with 3,700 cases of marijuana possession in 2012. “The only alternative to doing anything is to do something civilly,� said State College Police Chief Tom King of the issue in Philadelphia.

In State College, however, King said the borough only saw 29 cases of small possession in 2015, which means that the ordinance would not have a significant impact on the department’s workload. “This is not an inordinate amount of time on our officers at this point,� King said.

In Centre County, people do not receive jail time for simple possession, King said. First-time offenders usually quickly resolve their charges in court and are mandated to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, which is a probationary program, with the opportunity to have their

By GEENA GOOZDICH correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Penn State students will host a seasonal community carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Bellefonte Youth Center. The event is open to all those in the greater Bellefonte area.

Students of the recreation, parks and tourism management program, along with their instructor, Kathleen Raupach, have been planning this seasonal event for three months now and have plenty of fun activities in store for kids and adults of all ages.

The carnival, which the group has dubbed “Spring Fest,� will include basketball shootouts, carnival games, sporting competitions, gardening and cooking tutorials, face painting, crafts and prizes. And, best of all, the festival is free of charge. “We set up the carnival as a way to bring the community together and give everyone a free night of fun,� said RPMT student Jacqueline Leighton.

Spring Fest will also be host to many live performances, including local guitarist and vocalist Brian Hoyson.

Along with entertainment, more than a dozen local businesses, including Home D Pizzeria, Subway, Trader Joe’s, Pure Imagination Toys, Home Depot, Papa John’s, Staples, Bonfatto’s, The Royal Order of the Moose, Tractor Supply Co., PNC, Northland Bowl, Rita’s, Weis and Moe’s, are sponsoring this night of fun.

The Bellefonte Youth Center has been collaborating with Raupach’s class for more than 12 years as a way to allow the students to gain hands-on event-planning experience while giving back to the community.

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King also clarified that driving a vehicle while smoking or under the influence of marijuana would still result in a DUI charge according to state law, which considers marijuana a controlled substance.

While the ordinance may have little impact on the local police department, Rolfo told council that it would protect students convicted of marijuana offenses from losing federal student aid. “If one of those 29 people arrested last year were to go to court they would get a criminal conviction, and if they were under federal financial aid they would be at risk of losing their FASFA and have to pay it back,� Rolfo said.

Fountaine said that the borough will likely hold a hearing during the Tuesday, May 2, borough council meeting.

Penn State files objections to former president’s suit

By GEOFF RUSHTON

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THE SOUTH HILLS’ Career Fair was a rousing success. More than 500 students attended the event and around 90 potential employers were there.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State on March 31 filed preliminary objections as it seeks to have former President Graham Spanier’s breach-of-contract lawsuit against the university dismissed.

Spanier’s complaint against the university, filed in February, alleges that Penn State violated conditions of the separation agreement they signed in November 2011, when Spanier resigned from the presidency in the fallout from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.

In the suit, Spanier says Penn State has breached the agreement’s prohibitions on making negative statement about him, through Louis Freeh’s investigative report and comments by his successor, Rodney Erickson, and members of the board of trustees at related press conferences and media appearances. Spanier has claimed Penn State was determined to place blame on him and the report wrongly labeled Spanier as having concealed and enabled Sandusky’s abuse of children.

In its objection, Penn State counters that the agreement “does not provide for a blanket prohibition regarding negative statements.� Instead, the university claims, it authorizes the making of negative statements under legal obligations or “to provide truthful information in connection with ongoing or forthcoming investigations.� The objection says Spanier has not alleged that any statements made by the university were unrelated to investigations or were not truthful.

Spanier also claims the university has not provided him with administrative support, office space and teaching opportunities as stipulated in the separation agreement.

Career fair, from page 1 students came through the doors to meet with around 90 potential employers. “The first year students come in and don’t know what to expect,� said Joan Andrews, public relations coordinator for South Hills. “The second year, students come in and they are working the room really hard. They’re fine-tuning their skills and talking with all of the businesses. It’s good for them.�

Whether the students were looking for internships or part-time or full-time employment, there were plenty of options to choose from.

According to Andrews, there was something for every student. “This truly is a networking event,� Andrews explained. “We’ve told the kids, even if they don’t get a job or an internship out of it right now, these people are remembering them for the future.�

South Hills offers 11 programs of study, and Andrews said the school makes certain all 11 are well-represented by companies at the fair. “We bring in companies from all over central Pennsylvania. There is even a hospital from Erie who is looking for someone here today. It’s a very exciting day and very productive day for all of our students.�

Eager students walked from table to table, most dressed to the nines with a fistful of resumes in their hands.

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The career fair is not something new. “This is an event we’ve been building on for the last 25 years,� said Jeff Stachowski, community outreach coordinator for South Hills.

As Stachowski walked around the room at the Mountain View Country Club, he saw many South Hills graduates manning the tables. “Our graduates have grown with their companies and they’ve moved into positions where they are now hiring folks. They come here and they’re looking for employees,� he said. “It’s like a reunion of sorts, because a lot of our students are here from 20 years ago, 15 years ago, 10 years ago. It’s just great to see them out there thriving and sharing what they’ve learned. “It really is a full-circle event.�

For South Hills’ career services coordinator Ellen Spinelli, the event is a culmination of several months of hard work. “There’s a team of us and we just go into auto-pilot,�

Spinelli said.

Spinelli said that she’s seen the event grow by leaps and bounds. “We started in the basement of the school and just outgrew it. We went to a hotel in State College and outgrew that. Now, we are maxed out here. It’s just a great event.�

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Robot will allow virtual hacker to attend HackPSU UNIVERSITY PARK — While more than 500 students compete against each other during the 24-hour HackPSU event at the University Park campus, Chase Kelly will test his problem-solving skills more than 200 miles away at his King George, Va., home thanks to the Penn State Center for Online Innovation in Learning.

Penn State COIL will facilitate the use of a mobile-telepresence robot — an iPad attached to a two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicle — to be used during HackPSU beginning on Saturday, April 9, allowing Kelly to play the role of a virtual hacker. The Penn State World Campus student is eager to interact with on-campus students.

“I’m excited to learn from them, and to meet students you normally connect with on campus though a mobile device is as close as it can get,” said Kelly, a naval instructor for Lockheed Martin. “It helps fulfill the college experience and makes you feel like an important part of the university.”

HackPSU brings students together to learn about cutting-edge technology, build alongside industry professionals and com-

pete for prizes. During the event, Kelly will be able to connect with, access and control the robot remotely from home. The Navy veteran will be able to move the device in any direction and communicate and collaborate with team members during the event and challenges without on-site assistance.

At past HackPSU events, students carried laptops around for the virtual hackers, requiring significant manpower and time commitments from volunteers. HackPSU student director Jen Platt said the device, which is provided by Penn State Outreach and Online Education, will let Kelly have a more complete experience.

“It will be a much more interactive experience for the virtual hackers,” said Platt.

“They’ll feel more integrated, and I think it will also help them explore HackPSU and see what it’s about and the various ways to get involved.”

HackPSU is organized by Innoblue Entrepreneurship with support from IST Startup Week, Penn State EdTech Network, College of Engineering and College of Information Sciences and Technology.

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A VIRTUAL HACKER will participate at HackPSU thanks to a mobile-telepresence robot and Penn State COIL.

Penn State names Sharkey vice president for research

By JUSTIN McDANIEL Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced April 4 that he will ask the board of trustees to approve the appointment of Neil Sharkey as Penn State’s vice president for research at the board’s May meeting. Sharkey has been serving as vice president for research in an interim capacity since August 2013.

The selection of Sharkey comes after a national search that yielded 98 candidates. The search committee was chaired

by Douglas R. Cavener, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science.

Reporting directly to the president, Sharkey will serve as the principal academic and administrative officer for the Office

of Research, which advances, facilitates and manages Penn State’s research efforts university-wide.

Penn State is ranked among the nation’s top public research universities, with research expenditures exceeding $800 million in each of the NEIL SHARKEY last five years. The university’s research expenditures totaled $801 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, including $510 million in broad-based funding from the federal government.

“Penn State has a longstanding tra-

dition as a cutting-edge, world-class research university, and Neil has done a remarkable job of advancing Penn State’s standing as a leading research institution by exploring new ways for Penn State to make a difference both here in Pennsylvania and across the globe,” said Barron.

“Under Neil’s leadership, Penn State is leveraging its combined research and intellectual resources to bring innovative ideas and discoveries to market, thus driving job creation and economic growth.”

Sharkey has been instrumental in the development of the Invent Penn State initiative since its launch in January 2015. Invent Penn State is a commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success by connecting researchers with the people

who can help bring their discoveries to the marketplace. As part of Penn State’s $30 million investment in the initiative, seed grant funding has been provided to start entrepreneurship center programs in State College and six other Penn State campus communities: Abington, Erie, New Kensington, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley and Wilkes-Barre.

Evidence of Invent Penn State’s early impacts can be seen in the university’s technology transfer operations, which saw increases in the last two years in the numbers of licenses executed and startup companies formed based on Penn State’s intellectual property. In 2015, Penn State was issued 55 U.S. patents, executed 30 Sharkey, Page 6

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APRIL 7-13, 2016

Penn State, Botstiber Foundation partner to enhance educational access in Africa

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State and the Botstiber Foundation recently announced plans to launch the Botstiber Scholars Program in the fall.

The Botstiber Scholars Program will award full scholarships to an incoming class of four scholars, with plans to extend this level of funding to more students in the future. Selected scholars will be exceptional students with great financial need from a number of countries in Africa.

Students in the program will receive support for room and board, health insurance, books and technology and living expenses, in addition to tuition relief. The scholars program will include leadership training, mentoring and internship opportunities in Africa.

Chosen scholars will have demonstrated the wish to return home after graduation with ambitions of improving life in their communities.

“The Botstiber Foundation is providing a life-changing opportunity to young scholars in Africa to study at Penn State. It will not only transform their lives, but the ripple effect on their communities cannot be underestimated,” said Michael Adewumi, vice provost for global programs.

“We are pleased to partner with the foundation in this transformational opportunity.”

Since 2003, the Botstiber Foundation has awarded full scholarships to 30 students outside of Penn State from countries including Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Greece, Guatemala, Kenya, Macedonia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe and others.

The Botstiber Scholars Program at Penn State will be an exclusive partnership.

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PROJECT VIVE co-founder Mary Elizabeth McCulloch, a Penn State senior studying bioengineering, addresses the crowd during the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Happy Valley LaunchBox. McCulloch sported a device she helped create that makes communication possible for individuals with verbal speech challenges.

Launchbox, from page 1 Penn State graduate students Michael McPhail and Nicholas LaBarbera, co-founders of Somnus, are in the early stages of developing a medical device that will be able to diagnose sleep apnea in an individual’s home, eliminating the hassle of a sleep clinic.

“We’re going to take some technology they use for lung imaging and apply it to the neck and use that to make videos of somebody sleeping that is noninvasive and no radiation,” said LaBarbera. “Hopefully, that will help doctors come up with better treatment plans for their patients.”

Barron announced that Happy Valley Launchbox is eighth in the list of Penn State-affiliated entrepreneurial spaces in Pennsylvania and that the next six will be announced later this year.

“This is Penn State, at all of its campuses, working with its communities in partnership to promote entrepreneurial thinking to create ideas that have impact on communities and to create companies that help spur economic development and job growth and student career success,” said Barron.

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Sharkey, from page 5 licenses and options, formed 10 startup companies and received 117 invention disclosures, generating $2.5 million in revenue for the university.

“How lucky am I to interact regularly with some of the planet’s brightest minds and most-accomplished scientists? Helping to advance their work for the last two and a half years as the interim vice president for research has been an absolute honor and the pinnacle of my career,” Sharkey said. “I am humbled by the responsibility now entrusted to me on a more permanent basis and feel incredibly fortunate to be working alongside such an illustrious group of faculty, staff and students.

“As one the world’s top research institutions we have much to be proud of, and make no mistake, I boast of our achievements at every opportunity, but we can do and will do even more. I look forward to working with President Barron, Provost Nick Jones and Penn’s State’s entire leadership team as we enact our new strategic plan and development campaign to unleash the full potential of this great land-grant institution.”

The Office of the Vice President for Research has an operating budget of $52.7 million, overseeing a research enterprise that includes a broad range of units across the university at all campuses.

Penn State is home to six major interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Materials Research Institute, Institutes of Energy and the Environment, Huck Paterno, from page 3 choose to disclose to the public. The law does not condone this type of selective disclosure which would grant plaintiffs discretion to use their review materials as a sword and a shield.”

Leete also granted the Paterno motion to receive access to third-party documents that could show what the NCAA told members of its infractions committee about why it bypassed its normal investigative and enforcement methods in favor of the consent decree with Penn State.

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MICHAEL ADEWUMI, left, Penn State’s vice provost for global programs, and Terrance Kline, of the Botstiber Foundation, formalized plans to launch the Botstiber Scholars Program during a Feb. 18 signing ceremony at University Park.

“We chose Penn State as our partner for its academic excellence, diverse and inclusive environment, and global perspective,” said Terrance Kline, administrator of the Botstiber Foundation.

Every year, more than 9,000 international students, scholars and faculty from 140 countries choose Penn State.

Penn State is ranked as a top 50 world university, according to the Center for World University Rankings, which can be accessed at cwur.org/2015.

Institutes of the Life Sciences, Social Science Research Institute, Institute for CyberScience and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. The university also boasts two defense-related research units: the Applied Research Laboratory and the Electro-Optics Center.

Before serving as interim vice president for research, Sharkey was associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Health and Human Development, where he also holds the title of professor of kinesiology.

Prior to that appointment, Sharkey served as director of research in the Department of Kinesiology from 2004 to 2007. He also served as acting director of the Center for Locomotion Studies in the Department of Kinesiology from 2002 to 2004. He joined Penn State’s kinesiology faculty in 1997.

Sharkey holds a bachelor of science degree in physiology and a doctoral degree in comparative pathology, both from the University of California, Davis. His own research is aimed at advancing orthopedic medicine through improved understanding, better diagnosis and more efficacious surgical procedures. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and delivered many professional presentations pertaining to orthopedic medicine, skeletal tissue mechanics and musculoskeletal biomechanics.

He is a member of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State, and he maintains professional associations with the American Society of Biomechanics, the Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. greater degree would amount to imposing the impossible burden of proving the existence of material outside of their control.”

Leete did, however, deny the estate’s motion for third-party depositions, calling it “an unduly burdensome means of discovery for the subject matter plaintiffs seek.”

The Paterno estate, along with former Penn State football assistant coaches Jay Paterno and Bill Kenney, are suing the NCAA, its president, Mark Emmert, and Oregon State President Ed Ray, the NCAA’s executive committee chair in 2012 when the NCAA issued sanctions against Penn State in the wake of Freeh’s investigation and report on the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case.

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Move on drug sentences must inspire true reform

By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By commuting the prison sentences of 61 drug offenders recently, President Barack Obama has continued the movement to bring sanity to the criminal justice system.

With this batch, the president has extended clemency to 248 inmates, and the White House promises more to come this year.

Though the clamor of the presidential campaign has cooled action in recent months, the movement to reform drug sentencing laws has been a rare area of bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

For example, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, a Republican of Virginia, sponsored the Sentencing Reform Act to reduce mandatory minimums for drug offenses and propose other sensible changes.

Two other Republicans and three Democrats joined the bill’s introduction, and the co-sponsors include 17 Republicans and 46 Democrats.

A similar bill in the Senate, sponsored by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, has bipartisan support.

Drug addiction starts as a disease that leads too many people into crime. The cost of treatment is far less than what it costs to keep someone in prison. Incarceration’s ripple effect on a family is even tougher to calculate in dollars, but its trauma to society is far-reaching and welldocumented.

Once the frenzy of the election is over, voters should insist that the bipartisan cooperation on criminal justice resume. Reducing the number of nonviolent drug offenders in the prison system not only strikes a blow for justice and humanity but also makes fiscal sense.

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It’s a dog’s life by law

The whole process is made more I was in the grocery store recently complicated by the fakers. when I overheard a young couple apService animals are those that asproach one of the store employees. sist a person with a disability with It seemed that the puppy they had some function of his or her life. with them had made a “mess” and There are sight dogs, hearing dogs, they were looking for something they seizure alert dogs, PTSD could use to clean it up. The service dogs and even mipuppy, a beautiful black graine alert dogs. Service Labrador who looked to be dogs have received trainabout 3-4 months old, was ing in the area of assistance on a leash and pouncing and can help with mobility happily through the canned or alerting the owner to a vegetable aisle, was wearpending medical or emoing a vest with some sort of tional issue (and can even patch on it. be trained to remind their I was immediately skepowners to take medication). tical. Couple walking with Puppies are generally cona puppy, on a leash, in a sidered “in training” and grocery store, without their so they do not have to be own supplies to clean up allowed. (Many training and the puppy donning a programs involve taking vest with an insignia.

Patty Kleban, the puppy into crowds and I’m betting it was a fake. other group settings to get There is nothing that who writes for used to the noise and dismakes me more angry then StateCollege.com, traction but that is at the when I see someone using is an instructor at Penn State, discretion of the business a so-called “disability” to mother of three owner and puppy access is gain benefits for which they and a community not covered by the ADA). are not entitled. volunteer. She is a In addition to dogs, minThe latest and disturb- Penn State alumna iature horses are also coving trend in our culture is who lives with her ered in the definition of serto order a special vest from family in Patton vice animal. Some people the Internet and then use Township. Her are allergic to dogs, and that vest to gain access for views and opinions mini-horses can provide the family pet to grocery do not necessarily reflect those of Penn better stability for people stores, hotels, airplanes and State. with mobility issues. The just about any other public 2010 standards eliminated space where dogs are not all other animals that people tried to allowed. pass off in the past — bunnies, cats, For about $40, anyone can order a and even lizards. It’s dogs and minivest and it looks pretty darn official. horses and that is it.

Give an inch and people will try to Therapy dogs are generally more fake the system. With the new stanpet-like in that they are taken into dards of 2010, the Americans with places like nursing homes, hospices Disabilities Act specifically stated and areas of trauma (e.g., New Orthat service animals are allowed anyleans after the flooding). Therapy where in this country. dogs are not considered to be “workAs I have traveled all over the ing,” so petting, hugging and playing country doing inclusive customer with the dogs is strongly encouraged. service trainings, the most frequentPuppies are even brought to college ly asked questions are about service campuses during finals week to help animals. What is the difference bestudents relieve stress with the intertween a service animal, an emotional action and physiological reactions support animal and a therapy dog? most of us get when we play with Do I have to let them in my restaupuppies. rant? Can I charge extra in my hotel It makes my blood boil when I ask for people who bring services dogs people with dogs, donning the vest, (especially for cleaning)? What kind and hear that owner saying “Feel free of certifications do the dogs have to to pet my service dog.” That’s usuhave and what am I allowed to ask the ally a red flag that the dog is a pet. customer who approaches my busiTrue service animals are working and ness with a dog?

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owners generally ask that they not be distracted.

Service animals are also welltrained and focused when they are working. Pets, including the two that live in my house, are often excitable, agitated by other dogs and at greater risk for aggressive or disruptive behavior.

Service animals have been life changing for people with disabilities and offer proof of the connection between canine and human. It stinks that people abuse the system.

So, what is an employer or a restaurant owner or a hotel manager to do? A customer arrives with a dog that looks pretty official and the customer wants to access the facility or program with his/her service dog.

The business can’t charge extra for anything related to the service animal and cannot point to a “no pets policy” when it comes to access to a person who uses a service animal.

The business can’t ask for certification papers or other documentation. First, there isn’t any one official certification or training program that is ADA approved. In fact, owners with disabilities can train their own dogs so they may not have such documentation.

The business owner may only ask “what function does that service animal serve for you?”

The business can’t restrict access for service animals from areas like bathrooms or kitchens or buffet lines (or even hospitals) although it is important to remember that it is the person with the disability and not the animal that is covered under the ADA. People who buy the vests online to try to trick some unsuspecting airline employee or restaurant owner into traveling with their pet for free or under false pretenses should be ashamed of themselves. The state of Colorado has pending legislation that will make passing off your pet as a service animal a crime similar to parking in an accessible spot without the appropriate license plate or placard. Hopefully, other states will soon follow.

Service animals and emotional support animals? Covered by the ADA. Therapy animals? Not covered.

Pets? Leave them at home unless it is a pet friendly establishment.

Abortion pill’s new guidelines

By Los Angeles Times The Food and Drug Administration was absolutely right to re-label mifepristone, a drug used to induce abortions, to reflect a regimen already adopted by doctors. The FDA — which hadn’t changed its guidelines on the drug since it was approved for medication-induced abortions in 2000 — now calls for a substantially lower dose of the drug to be administered, and extends the time into pregnancy when it can be used.

The agency also now suggests that misoprostol — a second drug used along with mifepristone to complete the abortion process — be taken a day or two later by the woman at home rather than in a doctor’s office.

The new guidelines also recommend that qualified health care providers,

not just doctors, be allowed to dispense the drugs.

That’s the way doctors have been using the drugs for years, saying that the process was safe and efficient and had fewer adverse effects than what the FDA had recommended on the old label. And it is easier for women. The advocacy arm of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists praised the FDA’s change, noting that it aligned with “current available scientific evidence and best practices.”

But the agency’s move presents an interesting situation for states that have passed laws in recent years mandating that doctors performing medication-induced abortions follow the FDA protocols. Although legislators said the aim was to ensure the drugs were used safely, they were more likely intended to make it more

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difficult and costly for women to get abortions.

Now that the protocols have changed, those legislators’ intentions will be put to the test. If they are serious about protecting women’s health, then the laws they wrote enshrining the FDA guidelines shouldn’t need to be changed. But if they try to amend them to reflect the older, more cumbersome protocols, it will be clear their aim was never to protect women.

In Arizona, the governor has before him a bill that instructs doctors to follow the FDA guidelines that were in place at the end of 2015. In other words, the bill before him instructs doctors to follow an outdated method of medication-induced abortion. That’s absurd. The bill should be vetoed.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Penn State researcher addresses obesity in pregnancy

By KRISTIE AUMAN-BAUER Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Most expectant mothers have normal, healthy pregnancies and babies, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks being overweight or obese during pregnancy at nearly the same risk level as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking or drinking.

Danielle Symons Downs, professor of kinesiology and obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State, was asked to provide recommendations to clinicians regarding the management of obesity in pregnancy for a special issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, published in March.

According to recent data, the average maternal weight at time of first pregnancy has increased by more than 20 percent since 1980, and nearly 25 percent of women weigh more than 200 pounds entering into their first pregnancy.

The Institute of Medicine recommends that overweight women gain 15 to 25 pounds and obese women gain 11 to 20 pounds. Nearly 60 percent of overweight women and 55 percent of obese women exceed these guidelines, which can lead to pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, heart disease and cesarean delivery. In addition, overweight and obese women are more likely to exceed weight gain guidelines and keep additional weight on after the delivery.

Downs’ recommendations are aimed at addressing this growing health concern.

“Managing obesity in pregnancy is a difficult task because weight loss recommendations are not applicable for pregnant women,” she said. “Overweight and obese women enter pregnancy with additional challenges and can feel incredibly discour-

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

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

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

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

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BEING OVERWEIGHT or obese during pregnancy is just as dangerous as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking or drinking, according to a Penn State professor. in overweight and obese pregnant women.

The researchers are enrolling women early in pregnancy and following them through to delivery. Participants receive tailored education, use technology tools to monitor their weight, dietary intake, and physical activity, and get motivational support and feedback on a weekly basis.

“We are learning so much about women’s needs and challenge, and how to motivate them to stay positive and effectively self-monitor. All of this information is critical to developing a program that can effectively and efficiently help them gain the right amount of weight,” Downs explained.

In addition, Downs and other researchers will be partnering with Geisinger Medi-

cal Group in Danville to implement some strategies to managing weight in the clinic.

“Overweight and obese expectant mothers will work with nurses who will monitor their weight, make dietary and exercise recommendations, and provide additional counseling,” said Downs. “We’re currently not doing a great job with these women, and when they have additional pregnancies, it’s a relentless cycle in terms of their weight and health. We should be in a better place and our goal is to find a way to get there.”

Funding for this work was provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health and Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute.

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Oral Health Care Focus

Seniors’ oral health may be linked to cognitive decline rate ated with an increased risk of cognitive decline or dementia.

There may be a link between how well you take care of This is interesting, since a 2013 study found gum disease your teeth and the progression of cognitive decline, acbacteria in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients. But, cording to new research published in the Journal of the this study in no way proved that gum disease causes AlAmerican Geriatrics Society. This is a strong statement zheimer’s disease. It just acknowledged an association. considering there is not enough definitive evidence to However, researchers contributing to the current review suggest one causes the other, but after conducting the also noted that the findings based on the number of teeth or first systematic review of studies focused on oral health cavities are conflicting, and limited studies suggested that and cognition, Duke University researchers think there is dental conditions, such as gingivitis, are associated with something to it. cognitive decline. Similarly, researchers did not consistently Dental care’s impact on physical health is well-docufind that cognitive decline was associated with greater loss mented, and vice versa. Studies have found that teeth can of teeth or number of decayed teeth. However, it is likely also be reflective of bone and mental health, as well as a that “methodological limitations play a major role in experson’s risk of developing dementia, stroke and coronary plaining the inconsistent findings,” researchers wrote. heart disease.

But, researchers are not sure how exactly oral hygiene “There is not enough evidence to date to conclude that can impact cognitive health. a causal association exists between cognitive function and The researchers combed through 56 studies published oral health,” Wu said. “For future research, we recombetween January 1993 and March 2013 that examined the mend that investigators gather data from larger and more relationship between oral health and change in cognitive population representative samples, use standard cognitive health or dementia incidence — two of the most important assessments and oral health measures, and use more soareas of research as the older adult population continues phisticated data analyses.” to grow, with an estimated 98 million older persons livFind us on ing in the U.S. by the year 2060, according to the U.S. Facebook. Search Department of Health and Centre County Human Services.

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Neurological researcher to present talk UNIVERSITY PARK — Richard J. Davidson, professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of WisconsinMadison, will present “Order and Disorder in the Emotional Brain” at noon Friday, April 8, in Foster Auditorium in Paterno Library on Penn State’s University Park campus. The lecture is hosted by the Social, Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center.

Davidson’s talk will address variability in individual responses to emotional cues and challenges.

“Emotions are at the core of human personality,” Davidson said. “They define each person’s uniqueness and they shape resilience and vulnerability to adversity.”

He will also discuss how specific patterns of brain activity are related to vulnerability to particular types of disorders, and how patterns of central brain function are related to biological systems that play a role in physical health and illness.

Davidson’s research is broadly focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style, and methods to promote human flourishing, such as meditation and related contemplative practices. He is founder and chair of the Center for Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center and is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry.

While on campus, Davidson will also present the inaugural Lecture on Compassion, offered by the College of Health and Human Development and coordinated by the Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center.

His presentation, “Well-being is a Skill: Perspectives From Contemplative Neuroscience,” will be held Thursday, April 7.

Davidson received his doctorate in psychology from Harvard University. He has published more than 320 articles and numerous chapters and reviews, and edited 14 books. Davidson and Sharon Begley are co-authors of “The Emotional Life of Your Brain,” which Penguin published in RICHARD 2012.

DAVIDSON He is the recipient of numerous awards for his research, including a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Award, a MERIT Award from NIMH, an Established Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders, the William James Fellow Award from the American Psychological Society and the Hilldale Award from the University of WisconsinMadison.

In 2000, Davidson received the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award.

He is founding co-editor of the new American Psychological Association journal EMOTION and is past president of the Society for Research in Psychopathology and of the Society for Psychophysiological Research.

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Get your family moving STATE COLLEGE — Centre County families are invited to get moving with the Centre Moves’ Fit Families Challenge, which began April 1. The month-long family-based exercise challenge encourages families to log all workouts during the month of April.

Adults who exercise reduce their risk of diabetes by 58 percent, children who exercise with their parents are more likely to be active later in life, and children who exercise regularly perform better in school.

Families must consist of at least two members. Those who log at least 15 workouts during the month of April are eligible to win one of many prizes.

For more information, visit www.centremoves.org or email info@centremoves.org.

‘Give Kids a Smile’ day set STATE COLLEGE — All Centre County children ages 1 through 18 who do not have dental or vision insurance are invited to attend the Give Kids a Smile event, Friday, April 15, at Pediatric Dental Care and Nittany Eye Associates, 1019 Ghaner Road, Suite A, in Port Matilda.

Exams are given by appointment only and proof of income is required.

For more information, call Centre Volunteers in Medicine at (814) 231-4043.

Access to dental care is a priority of the recent Community Health Needs Assessment. To learn more, visit www. mountnittany.org/healthneeds.

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Penns Valley team hosts BB Gun Championship

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley BB Gun Shooting Team hosted 15 teams from five different clubs during the state championship shooting match at Centre Hall Elementary School April 2.

Competing clubs sent multiple teams, grouped by age, with each team consisting of five members plus two alternates. The Penns Valley A team took first place at the event, with the Palmyra team garnering second place and the Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers team taking third.

The Penns Valley Shooting Team was founded in 1988, organized by Spring Mills resident John Wert. Five years later, in 1993, the team won its first state championship. It now has won the Pennsylvania State BB Gun Championship 11 times, including six of the last 10 years. Wert still serves as head coach of the team, assisted

by Lynn McCool.

The participants in this program are 8to 15-year-old boys and girls. In October of each year, beginning shooters enroll in a 10-week program where they learn to perfect their shooting skills and acquire necessary safety knowledge to be responsible gun handlers. Part of the state competition is a 50-question written test on gun handling and safety.

Unlike typical sporting competitions, spectators were not clapping and cheering for their favorite teams at this event. Target shooting requires intense concentration

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COMPETITORS FROM 15 Pennsylvania teams gathered April 2 for the state BB gun championship match at Centre Hall Elementary School. by the shooters, so the audience remained silent, and only a few muffled conversations were heard on the floor, along with the staccato “pops” of the air rifles as they were fired.

The rifle that all the shooters use in

competition are muzzle-loading singleshot Daisy 499B models. The Daisy Company claims the gun is “the most accurate BB gun in the world.”

The shooting range places the shooters at a distance of 5 meters (just over 16 feet)

from the targets. The paper targets have 12 bull’s-eyes, and are placed on boxes filled with heavy cloth to stop the BBs. Tarps line the wall behind the targets to stop ricochets from any stray shots. Two of the targets are used for “sighting in” the guns by firing test shots and then tweaking the gun sights for perfect alignment. All shooters and assistants on the firing line must wear protective safety glasses.

Contestants shoot from four positions, prone, sitting, kneeling and standing, in 10-minute heats. The targets are placed at distances between 6 inches and 5 feet above the floor, depending on which shooting position is being used. Scoring is based on the contestants’ shots hitting as close to the bull’s-eyes as possible.

A recent innovation is the use of computerized scoring, in which the targets are scanned by a computer which “sees” the holes made by the BBs and awards points to the shooters. This reduces the tedious work formerly done by team coaches, and eliminates any human error or bias in scoring.

In the school lobby, a raffle was in progress as a fundraiser for the Penns Valley team. Tickets were being sold for a host of items donated by local businesses and individuals.

An awards ceremony followed the competition. The top three Pennsylvania teams are eligible to compete at the national level at the 51st annual Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match to be held in Rogers, Ark., in July.

Rwandan mission trip provides chance to help, learn CONNIE COUSINS

Connie Cousins covers a wide variety of events in Centre County for the Centre County Gazette. Email her at ccous67@gmail. com.

My mission trip in Rwanda continued to open my eyes.

On March 28, I had the privilege of visiting the Kabgayi Hospital with Carol Falke, who went on the trip with me; Anita, a local high school graduate who wants to study nursing; and Olive, the assistant to “Mama Arlene” Brown, founder of the Urukundo Village school and orphanage.

We had requested to see the maternity ward when we met a social worker earlier in the trip. We were attempting to find out which new mothers were in the greatest

need.

Dr. Prince Mitima, in charge of the ward, and nurse Liliane Uwamahoro graciously allowed me to enter the neonatal area to see the equipment and babies.

There were five tiny ones in incubators.

All were either premature births or had breathing problems at birth.

With the professionals’ help, several mothers were selected and received our layette kits, made up of generously handmade and donated items from Centre area residents. It was heartbreaking to see so many women who had just delivered and to know we could not help them all.

Sister Marie Marcie, a social worker, held my hand as she walked with me on the tour. We saw six delivery rooms and in the labor room I viewed 14 beds. The

women are allowed to stay for three days, but their families had to bring them food.

If they have no insurance, patients must pay the full fee, but a nurse explained that some are able to get the money and come back with it later. We were told only about 10 percent of the new mothers have insurance.

Later in the day, I interviewed some parents of children from the community who attend the Urukundo School. The remarks were very positive. One woman, who had only a sixth-grade education, said, “My child has a sponsor and I am happy with the school.” She told me that she was learning English from her son.

A man who is a vice president for the Intermediate Court said that he transferred his three children from a private school to the Urukundo School.

“Here, there is a library and access to music and art,” he said. “I want my children to speak fluently and be able to read and comprehend.”

Another parent, who is studying nursing, has one son in the school. She is French and wants her son to learn English.

“I want my son to learn to obey, be occupied and to get wisdom,” she said.

Next was a visit to the Genocide Memorial, which explained and depicted the horror that occurred in 1994 when members of the Hutu ethnic majority murdered approximately 800,000 Tutsis and Hutu moderates.

During the transitional time that occurred following the genocide, many songs of peace were written and incorporated into the Rwandan culture. Their entire way of life proclaims that what happened must never happen again.

We also visited the Swarthe Tea Plantation during the last week of the mission trip. The plantation covers 1,000 hectares

CONNIE COUSINS/For the Gazette

A NEW MOTHER at Kabgayi Hospital receives a gift for her baby from the author. A group from Centre County recently went on a mission trip to Rwanda and visited the facility’s maternity ward. and employs 4,500 workers. Who knew that tea production was such an involved process? We toured the factory and learned about each phase to process black, white, green and yellow teas. When we returned, the kids at the orphanage had many questions.

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Whether cleaning and organizing the little clinic on the compound, or having a group of children hanging on my arms and hurling rapid-fire questions at me, I was thrilled and thankful to have had this opportunity.

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The Avid Gardener: Plan your spring garden LORA GAUSS

“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein

Truer words were never spoken in relation to gardening. It is only by understanding the basic requirements of plants and how they flourish that we will have any chance of showing off that trellis of stunning purple clematis to our friends.

If that sounds frightening to wouldbe gardeners who are non-scienceoriented, do not fear. There are some initial steps to planning your spring garden that can make it foolproof (alAvid gardener most).

Lora Gauss lives in First, be aware that the United Philipsburg. Email her at community@ States Department of Agriculture has a centrecountygazette. map of the country online that reveals com. hardiness growing zones for every state. You can enter your zip code and find out exactly what yours is in Pennsylvania.

For example, State College’s is shown as Zone 6b. The importance of knowing this information is so that when visiting plant nurseries you can check plant tags for the range of zones in which that paperbark birch you saw in Fine Gardening magazine is more likely to flourish.

Second, what grows best in our gardens is extremely local. Your spot will vary from your neighbor’s. Therefore, it is important to know about your very own personal surface soil. (Gardeners always call growing medium soil,

April shines light on dark subjects of child abuse, sexual assault

By REBECCA BAUGHMAN Special to the Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — April is known for its showers and the first breath of spring. However, April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month.

Many organizations in the community are working to shine a light in areas that are, most of the time, shrouded in darkness. The Youth Service Bureau, Centre County Children and Youth Services, Mount Nittany Medical Center, the Child Advocacy Center, the YMCA and the Women’s Resource Center will be working together in April to raise awareness and help teach the community how to prevent child abuse and sexual assault.

This work of raising awareness and helping people who have been affected by abuse is done by all of these organizations, every day, in their own ways. From being resources for survivors to actively working to prevent abuse, these groups work hard to help address this issues which affect the most vulnerable members of our community.

Through joint efforts, such as the Stewards of Children program, these agencies strive to increase awareness and to protect children. Stewards of Children works to inform the community about what child abuse is and what can be done to prevent it, as well as how to report suspected abuse.

The program strives to train not just care professionals working with children, but community members who have children and grandchildren.

A program called Safe Place helps businesses in the community commit to create safe places where children can get help if they do not feel safe.

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, a ceremony was held April 1 at the steps of the Centre County Courthouse. Community members and businesses who have shown dedication to preventing child abuse and sexual assault were honored with awards.

The importance of recognizing and appreciating the work of the community members is an integral part of keeping our homes and communities safe.

rather than dirt.) How can you find this out? It is possible to buy a soil test at a store, or, for a $9 fee, you can request it from the county offices of Penn State Extension.

Check out the extension’s website, www.agsci.psu.edu/ aasl. They will send you a soil-test kit with directions. You take some samples from your garden and mail them back in, explaining the type of planting you want to do, such as turf grass, noncommercial flower or vegetable garden.

Voila! After being analyzed in the university soil lab, the explained results are sent back to you.

The plants in my Bellefonte flower beds looked stunted and pale when I first took ownership of that garden. Upon receiving the results of my soil test, they revealed that it needed to have urea nitrogen added. I was able to purchase the urea at a local nursery and broadcast spread it according to the directions. It improved the vigor and appearance of the flowers. In this case, having the soil tested worked out very well.

Finally, since all plant life requires sunlight and water, knowing how much of both are provided by nature in your planting area helps.

A rule of thumb is that full sun is equal to six-plus hours per day, partial sun is four to five hours per day, partial shade is two to four hours per day and shade is less than one hour of sun per day. By observation, over time, you can no doubt determine which areas in your garden receive the most direct sunlight.

I had very shady areas, sometimes referred to as deep shade, which led me to read plant tags’ light-requirment information, searching for shade-loving plants. The amount of water can be gauged, in part, by realizing which areas don’t drain as well as others, such as near a downspout.

Some plants don’t like “wet feet,” or roots, while others thrive in boggy places. I saw one website that named poor drainage areas as “lake downspout,” “soggy lawn swamp,” “rainy river” and “eternal wet zone.”

If you have any of these chronic water problems, a rain garden (yes, this is a type of garden) may not be the answer — you may need a French drain.

Now that you have found your growing zone, tested and amended your soil, and observed the amount of average naturally occurring sunlight and general drainage, let the fun of choosing and planting that clematis — or whatever beautiful plants you have in mind — begin.

Vendors attend home and garden show

5K Dog Jog and Walk set for April 30

By SAM STITZER

CENTRE HALL — Local runners, walkers and dogs will put their feet and paws to the ground for a good cause Saturday, April 30, as part of the eighth annual Dog Jog at the Grange Fairgrounds in Center Hall.

In addition to a 5K run and 1.5-mile walk, there will be a pet fair, vendors, agility training, music, food and beverages, a microchip clinic and a silent auction. The 5K run will take place at 10 a.m. and the 1.5-mile walk starts at 11 a.m. A vendor fair and silent auction will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit Pets Come First, a no-kill shelter that finds loving homes for approximately 400 needy pets and spays/neuters 600 animals each year.

Register for the Dog Jog online at www.petscomefirst. org or beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the event. Registration is $25 before Monday, April 11, and $30 after. A bandana and T-shirt are included, while supplies last.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 100 vendors representing all types of products and services participated in the recently held 32nd annual Home and Garden Show at the Bryce Jordan Center. The event was sponsored by the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania and Pennwood Home and Hearth.

Among the vendors were Penns Valley-based companies.

The Stanley C. Bierly Company, of Millheim, has been a participant since the show’s beginnings. The company is celebrating its 91st year of supplying heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions for residential and commercial properties. Business owner Curt Bierly said the company has done many solar and geothermal heating installations in the area, including a solar water heating system at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills. Bierly conducted a seminar at the show which explored alternative non-electric heating options.

Fred Smithmyer and Kim Bailey represented Wheatfield Nursery, located along Route 322 in Potter Township.

Their display featured a stone-walled garden with trees, flowers and a water fountain. Wheatfield employees spent two days erecting the display in the BJC. Smithmyer said Wheatfield Nursery and its sister company, Scott’s Landscaping, specialize in landscaping and hardscaping, which includes structures such as stone walls and paved patios.

Clearwater Pools and Spas, of Centre Hall, displayed its line of swimming pools, spas and accessories. Clearwater employee Ed Kapinus said the company will celebrate its 50th year with a customer appreciation day and an educational “pool school” Wednesday, May 11. The company occupies the former St. John’s EUB Church building on North Pennsylvania Avenue in Centre Hall.

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Spring Mills hosts annual Penns Valley fundraising run

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The seventh annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill, held in memory of Penns Valley High School wrestler and runner Rodney Myers, saw 70 participants gather April 3 in Spring Mills.

Myers was an avid runner who often trained in the Spring Mills and Egg Hill areas. He passed away in 2005. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Penns Valley High School track and field and cross-country teams.

The cold, windy weather didn’t stop the runners. They were a diverse group of male and female athletes, ranging in age from pre-teens to senior citizens, and competing in age groups ranging from 19 and under to 60-plus.

Teams were able to participate in relay classes.

Runners gathered at the starting line on Sinking Creek Road, just west of Spring Mills, in the mid-afternoon. The starting gun, a Civil War-era cannon, was fired by Jimmy Brown, of Hampton’s Battery F Civil War reenactment group. It produced a loud boom and a cloud of smoke to begin the race.

The course took the runners on a 10mile loop, beginning on Sinking Creek Road in Spring Mills, then proceeding through town to Upper Georges Valley Road, westward to Egg Hill Road, passing

the historic Egg Hill Church and then back to Sinking Creek Road. The finish line was located at the Old Gregg School Community Center.

Race organizer Jodi Butler, Myers’ daughter, said that the race follows the exact route he used for marathon training years ago.

Fundraising raffles were held in the Old Gregg School gymnasium. Top prizes included a Cannondale Catalyst mountain bike donated by The Bicycle Shop and a one-year family membership to the Penns Valley YMCA. Baked goods and T-shirts were also sold.

Trophies were awarded for first, second and third place in each category. Results were tallied by the Nittany Valley Running Club. Winners included: Overall male, A.J. Kelly, 55:16 Overall female, Lauren Leonard, 1:12:36 Male 19 and under, Daniel Kozar, 1:20:31 Male 20 to 29, Joshua Velez, 59:24 Male 30 to 39, Bruno Salcedo, 1:04:18 Male 40 to 49, Costas Maranas, 1:02:25 Male 50 to 59, Patrick Singletary, 1:01:01 Male 60 and up, Tom Cali, 1:04:29 Female 19 and under, Destiny Vanada, 1:54:36 Female 20 to 29, Julie Kulig, 1:17:15 Female 30 to 39, Darcy Houseknecht, 1:24:38

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RUNNERS LEAVE the starting line at the seventh annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill held April 3.

Female 40 to 49, Sarah Farrant, 1:20:37 Female 50 to 59, Lynda Federinko, 1:28:53 Overall team, Squicciawede, 1:07:31

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Create an antiques collection with 20th-century finds JAN HAWBAKER

Throughout the years, people have always enjoyed collecting. The Victorians were fond of assembling natural items, such as birds’ nests and butterflies. Those who made the grand tour of Europe built collections of souvenirs from their travels. Today, antiques are the perfect collectibles, as they are relatively rare and can present an exciting Jan Hawbaker has challenge to find. been an antiques Whether to add dealer at Apple interest to a home’s Hill since 2003. She decor or for personal specializes in the colorful antiques of enrichment, we love to collect things, and half the 1930s through the pleasure is in the the 1950s. hunt.

Remember, it only takes three items to make a collection. Here are some 20thcentury collectibles:

BAKELITE

A designer plastic, Bakelite was accidentally developed by Leo Hendrik Baekeland in 1907 while doing research to develop a synthetic shellac.

Initially dubbed “the doctor’s plastic,” phenol and formaldehyde was, technically speaking, a thermosetting material.

When heated under pressure in a mold, it became a very hard, heat-resistant substance that was durable and easily accommodated various dyes. It soon replaced the more expensive ivory and the more fragile celluloid in many uses. It wasn’t until after World War II that plastics that were petroleum-based became the norm.

The colors of Bakelite began with autumn-like shades of red, brown and yellow,

as well as black and maroon. Later, blue, ivory, green and orange became available.

Brooches, earrings, bracelets and necklaces fashioned of Bakelite were sold in swanky shops, like Saks Fifth Avenue, and in thrifty stores, like Woolworth’s, as early as the 1920s.

Bakelite is associated with old-time telephones and radios, while smaller Bakelite pieces, in addition to jewelry, include shaving stands, Bakelite-handled utensils, napkin rings, letter openers and pencil sharpeners.

If you are unsure whether an item is Bakelite, you can try rubbing it with a soft cloth. This warms the object up a bit and it then produces a musky scent of formaldehyde. Bakelite is also typically seamless and, over long periods of time, sunlight will fade the colors.

Bakelite whimsical adornments and household items are a wonderful remembrance of yesteryear and remain popular today, whether to wear, use or simply display.

TV LAMPS

Do you recall those lamps from the ‘50s and ‘60s that sat on top of the TV set? When television first came into our homes, TV lamps were perfected to provide just the right amount of light — not bright enough to compromise the sharpness of the black and white picture on TV, but enough to protect our eyes from eyestrain. At the time, it was feared watching TV in a darkened room would cause vision problems.

Often these lights were made of ceramic in the form of animal figures, such as deer, ducks, swans or owls. Some were in the shape of Conestoga wagons, sailing ships and seashells. They either included a shade or were combined with a planter.

Harder to find are motion lamps, which were produced as early as 1920 and ended production in the 1980s. They were activated by the heat of a light bulb which

caused a painted cylinder to revolve, giving the illusion of an animated scene. Classic lamps include Niagara Falls, a snow scene with either a church or cabin, butterflies and a raging forest fire. Finding a motion lamp in good condition is very difficult because the cylinder and shade were easily torn or sometimes melted from using a too-high- wattage light bulb.

While they’re not on top of TVs now, entertainment centers, tables and nightstands can be enhanced with these nostalgic lamps. Setting a vintage lamp in the foyer, kitchen or hallway for a little glow during the evening hours is a great conversation piece for your guests, and a deer or a swan light will add a warm touch in a child’s room.

WADE FIGURINES

These collectibles were an outgrowth of George Wade Pottery, which was founded in 1810 in Burslem, England, making mostly industrial and utilitarian ceramics. Starting around 1930, Wade began producing a line of figurines. They were so successful that small animal figures were soon added, and the miniatures are still being made today.

“Whimsies,” as the original miniatures were called, were intended for children, as they could be kept in a pocket to play with anywhere.

Wade figurines are solid — not hollow and light as you might expect something so small to be. Whether bears or clowns, the pieces are glazed and come in a variety of colors. The paint catches the light faintly and has a glossy feel. If you look on the side, close to the bottom of the object, you will find a tiny embossed or stamped “WADE ENG (LAND).”

The underside of the figures have always had tiny ridges. Legend has it that they were used in English pubs to strike matches to light pipes, as well as being strikers for lighting the home cook stove.

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TV LAMPS were popular during the middle of the 20th century. They were designed to provide the proper amount of light while watching television.

Beginning in the 1960s in Canada and the 1970s in the U.S., Wade figurines were given away as premiums in boxes of Red Rose Tea. Since then, more than a hundred individual styles of miniatures in various themes have been produced.

While not strictly antiques, these later Wade figurines are definitely in the category of collectibles. You can find the newer ones quite readily, but also enjoy a true collector’s quest to locate earlier Wades.

Check Internet sites to see the different Wade pieces and when they were made.

A special display of Bakelite, TV lamps and Wade figurines will be featured in the collections case at Apple Hill Antiques of State College all this month.

April’s Grange Month celebration highlights agriculture

By PATRICIA BIRD For the Gazette

April mean lots of showers that bring May’s flowers. It also is Grange Month, celebrating the 1867 founding of the National Grange as a family organization with roots in agriculture.

Grange members have the opportunity to learn and grow citizens and leaders in their community.

A full membership in the Grange begins at age 14, but a Junior Grange program includes children ages 5 to 14.

This program teaches even the youngest members values and good citizenship and has been doing so for more than 100 years.

Also part of the Grange family is the Grange youth program for young people ages 14 to 23, which helps to develop leadership skills in younger adult members, and the younger adult/young married couples program for those ages 23 to 35.

Local community Granges are the foundation of the Grange organization. Centre County has 12 local Granges, and neighboring counties Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Clinton, Clearfield and Lycoming have a total of 30. The oldest Grange is No. 0001, Eagle Grange, in Montgomery.

National Grange Master Betsy Huber is from Pennsylvania. She served as the state’s first female Grange master from 2002 to 2010 and also is the first woman to hold the

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Spring Sports Preview

State College hardballers look for repeat performance

By G. KERRY WEBSTER

correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the State College Area High School baseball team: Coach, years with the team — Troy Allen, first year 2015 record — 19-6, District VI champions Key losses — Kyle Peterson (RHP), Sam Plafcan (C), Harry Walls (C/DH), Tyler Hall (INF), Chris Boal (INF), Ben Shawley (OF) and Caleb Walls (OF) Returning letter winners — Chris Adams, Bailey Ishler, Brandon Raquett, Greg Copenhaver, Tristan Ballenger, Dalton Barger, Evan Moerschbacher, Tucker Triebold and Zach Ripka Strengths — At this point, the strength of the team is senior leadership.

“We have three players who have played a significant amount of innings since they were sophomores (Raquet, Adams and Ishler),” said Allen. “We lost a ton of starters last year so this type of leadership will help us get through the early part of the season as we try to work in new guys.”

Concerns — According to Allen, changes are a concern.

“We had a ton of changes this year — a

bunch of new players, new coaching staff, new system. There is just a lot of adjustments our players have to make so we will likely take our lumps early while we are all trying to figure each other out.

“From an X and Os standpoint, finding pitchers will be the hardest thing. Our starters can’t go the whole game so finding guys behind them will be key.”

Outlook — Despite being a first-year coach, Allen is optimistic.

“Obviously, I would love for us to repeat the success of the last few years, but winning District VI for a fourth time in a row is a tall order. As this is my staff’s first year, the goal for us and the program is to install our philosophies, get comfortable with each other and make sure we put the pieces in place for us to compete for the state title every year.

“I won’t say its a rebuilding year, but we definitely have our work cut out for us.”

Circle these dates — According to Allen, there are a number of big games on the slate.

“Mifflin County is the cream of the crop this year in the Mid Penn League, so those two games will be tough. Cedar Cliff is always a tough game as well. We do have a rivalry game against Bellefonte that should excite both towns.”

G. KERRY WEBSTER/For the Gazette

THE STATE COLLEGE Little Lion varsity baseball team returns nine letter winners to the 2016 roster.

Pictured, front row, from left, are Evan Moerschbacher, Dalton Barger and Chris Adams. Back row, from left, are Zach Ripka, Bailey Ishler, Tucker Triebold, Greg Copenhaver and Brandon Raquett.

Missing: Tristan Ballenger.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

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THE RAMS of Penns Valley will be lead by a new coach in 2016. Pictured, front row, from left, are Braden Stodart, Colton Wenrick, Burton Peese, Keith Griffith and Mark Bierly. Back row, from left, are Tristan Begley, Taran Rowles, Ethan Stroup, Stephen Gover and Ryan Kensinger.

Penns Valley boys’ track and field squad has new leader

By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2016 Penns Valley boys’ track and field squad:

Coach, years with team — Kendyl Paolini, first season 2015 record — 6-1 Key losses — Isaac Duvall, Ryan Reigel, Track, Page 17

THE BALD EAGLE Area High School softball team returns 10 letter winners for the 2016 season.

Pictured, front row, from left, are Morgan Nyman, Moreta Dyke, Madison Ripka, Skyler Woodward and Makayla Smith. Back row, from left, Megan Kresovich, Olivia Andrews, Sidney Shultz, Dallas Dillon and Morgan Peters.

Lucas ready to lead squad

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — A closer look at the Bald Eagle Area High School softball squad: Coach — Don Lucas, first season 2015 record — 17-5 (12-2 Mountain League) Key losses — Haley Giedroc, Makenzie Proctor and Marissa Tobias Key returners — Megan Kresovich, Olivia Andrews, Dallas Dillon, Moreta Dyke, Morgan Nyman, Morgan Peters, Madison Ripka, Sidney Shultz, Mikala Smith and Skyler Woodward Outlook — New coach Don Lucas is hardly new to the Centre County softball scene; he coached the Penns Valley Rams for the last 31 years. This year he takes over a Bald Eagle Area team coming off another highly successful season (17-5 overall, 12-2 league) and filled with returning players.

And, in a fitting twist of scheduling, his first game as new BEA coach was against Penns Valley on March 29.

“To be against a former team I coached,

I guess the pressure was a little more for me,” Lucas said, “and if I said I wasn’t a little bit tense, it would be a lie.”

Fortunately for Lucas and his team, the Lady Eagles won that game 10-0 and in the process showed that they will again be a team to be reckoned with in 2016.

On the mound, BEA returns starter Moreta Dyke from last year’s team, but freshman Zoey Surovec also showed that she is ready to contribute.

In the lineup and on the field, BEA returns a solid core of players who are experienced and ready to continue BEA’s string of success. That list includes center fielder Dallas Dillon, second baseman Madison Ripka, catcher Morgan Nyman, third baseman Olivia Andrews and right fielder Megan Kresovich. Morgan Peters, Sidney Shultz, Mikala Smith and Skyler Woodward rounded out the starting lineup against PV. “We have speed,” Lucas said. “We have gals who can put the bat on the ball, and Lucas, Page 17

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Lady Rams have strong start to season

By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2016 Penns Valley girls' track and field squad: Coach, years with team — Kendyl Paolini, first season 2015 record — 7-0 Key losses — Kayla Bracken, Haley Brown, Jordan Brown, Marissa Hettinger, Natalie Hoffman, Valarie Kubalak, Alyssa Limbaugh, Kylie Orndorff and Makenzie Wenrick Returning letter winners — Destiny Andrus, Valarie Hosterman, Naomi Olsen-Zelman, Malarie Yoder, Darian Stapleton, Rebecca Bierly, Maci Ilgen, Kelsey Sweitzer, Peyton Homan and Sydney Reigel Strengths — “This team is very strong in sprints, as well as distance,” Paolini said.

Concerns — “We have a had a strong start to the season and we will continue to work and improve our throws.”

Outlook — “This team has incredible potential. We hope to see an undefeated regular season, as well as strong performances through districts and states.”

Circle these dates — According to Paolini, key meets will be the Mountain League Championship and the District 6 meet.

PAGE 17 Lucas, from page 16 we have strong pitching. And we have a strong defensive team with great speed in the outfield, so we can run down a lot of balls.”

Circle these dates — at Huntingdon (Friday, April 8); vs. Clearfield (Monday, April 11); at Tyrone (Thursday, April 14); vs. State College (Friday, April 15); vs. Bellefonte (Tuesday, April 19).

Track, from page 16

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THE LADY RAMS of Penns Valley return 10 letter winners to the varsity track and field team this season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Rebecca Bierly, Malarie Yoder, Destiny Andrus, Valarie Hosterman and Sydney Reigel. Back row, from left, are Darian Stapleton, Maci Ilgen, Peyton Homan, Naomi Olsen-Zelmar and Kelsey Sweitzer.

Adam Mothersbaugh, Nick Fuller, Gino Nicosia, Dan Kozar, Tiger Welch and Collin Engelhoff Returning letter winners — Keith Griffith, Ethan Stroup, Stephen Gover, Taran Rowles, Colton Wenrick, Braden Stodart, Ryan Kensinger, Tristan Begley, Mark Bierly and Sam Goodwin Strengths — “This team will excel in mid- to long-distance races,” Paolini said.

Concerns — “We will be working to determine the best events for our many talented newcomers.”

Outlook — “We will be looking to improve individually, as well as combine our strengths in order to find success as a team.”

Circle these dates — According to Paolini, key meets will be the Mountain League Championship and the District 6 meet.

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On a roll to start the season P-O blanks rival Bald Eagle Area, 5-0

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — The Philipsburg-Osceola baseball team has already shown this season that it can pound teams into submission, but how will the Mounties stack up against upcoming Mountain League rivals with top-tier pitching?

If the 5-0 win over Bald Eagle Area in their April 1 league opener is any indication, P-O will do just fine.

P-O sophomore Gage Coudriet pitched a six-hit shutout, and first baseman Isaac Knepp had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Mountie offense. P-O scored three big insurance runs in the seventh inning that broke up a close game and propelled the Mounties to their third win of the young season without a loss.

On a blustery afternoon at Doc Etters Field in Wingate, Coudriet was constantly pitching out of trouble against the Eagle hitters. In the first five innings of the game, BEA had runners in scoring position in four of them.

Each time, however, Coudriet found a

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA’S Gage Coudriet delivers a pitch during an April 1 game with rival Bald Eagle Area. Coudriet fired a six-hitter as the Mounties won, 5-0.

way out. He struck out batters for the third out — with runners on either second or third — in the first, second, third and fifth innings.

In all, BEA threatened in five of its seven at bats, and the 6-foot-2 right-hander denied the Eagles every time.

“My mindset is the same as when there is nobody on base,” Coudriet said. “I just go in there and do my job and throw strikes.”

Coudriet’s job was hardly easy because BEA pitcher Brian Egan was almost equally as effective. Egan gave up just seven hits, walked four and struck out nine in the game, but P-O was able to take full advantage of its chances.

The Mounties were able to push in the first run of the game in the second inning without a hit. With one out, Coudriet was hit by a pitch, and Brandon Kephart followed with a walk. Coudriet advanced to third on a wild pitch and then scored on a first-and-third play after Kephart broke for second base.

Roll, Page 19

P-O tops BEA in first clash of the season, 4-1

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — It is no doubt far too early in the 2016 season to call the softball game between Philipsburg-Osceola and Bald Eagle Area on March 31 in Philipsburg a showdown.

After all, it was just the second game of the season for both young teams, so it was perhaps closer to an exploring encounter.

Nevertheless, the game had most of the elements of a late-season nail biter that included mistake-free defenses, strong pitching, three timely home runs and the usual intense atmosphere when these two AA powers collide.

The last of those home runs, a two-run blast by P-O third baseman Haylee Hayward in the sixth inning, gave the Lady Mounties the insurance runs they needed to close out a hard-earned 4-1 victory over the Lady Eagles.

Early season or not, the win was more than a special one for Philipsburg-Osceola head coach Jim Gonder.

In his 34th year of coaching softball, this marked Gonder’s 600th career victory, a mind-boggling total in a sport where even 15 wins in any given season is considered very successful.

In his 33 previous seasons, Gonder av-

eraged more than 18 wins per year, and he entered 2016 with a total of 598. This game and the earlier 20-1 victory over Tyrone gave Gonder the milestone.

“I have had great assistant coaches throughout the years,” Gonder said, “and I’ve had great kids. It’s a combination of all those things. I didn’t do anything special.”

Win No. 600 was a tight affair throughout. Philipsburg took a 1-0 lead in the first inning against BEA freshman pitcher Zoey Surovec. First baseman Maggie Peck reached on an error — BEA’s only one of the game — stole second, and then was sacrificed to third by Kylie Thal. Hayward drove her in with a sacrifice fly that gave P-O an early 1-0 lead.

Surovec — who gave up just five hits in the game, walked only one and struck out three — settled down after Peck scored.

She retired the next eight batters in a row until Mountie pitcher Cam Harris, another freshman, came up in the fourth. Harris helped herself by launching a home run over the center-field wall that gave P-O a 2-0 lead.

“I just saw the pitch coming in and I knew it looked right,” Harris said about her home run, “and I just went with it. I felt it as soon as it hit it.”

P-O, Page 20

PAT ROTHDEUTSCH/For the Gazette

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA’S Haylee Hayward homers in the sixth inning to put the Lady Mounties ahead for good.

Pirates buy into Gregory Polanco’s potential JASON ROLLISON

PITTSBURGH — Shortly after the Pittsburgh Pirates felled the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 4-1 on baseball’s opening day, it was reported that outfielder Gregory Polanco had signed a five-year, $35 million dollar extension to remain with the club through 2021 at the very least. There are also two club options in the deal, which could push the final figures to seven years and $60 million if both are exercised.

Jason Rollison is a For the team, the deal is Pittsburgh Pirates clearly geared toward cost commentator. control. Under his rookieEmail him level contract, Polanco at jason@ would not hit arbitration piratesbreakdown. until 2018, and could not com. be a free agent until 2021.

The non-option years of this new extension cover those same years, but provide certainty for both Polanco and the Pirates.

In locking Polanco up, the Pirates are buying into his potential. The 24-year-old right fielder came to the team in 2014 as a heralded,

controversial prospect. His arrival in the big leagues was seen by many as unnecessarily delayed due to service time concerns. He enjoyed a solid debut, hitting .288 in his first month in the majors before hitting a wall and ending the year in Triple-A Indianapolis.

Going into 2015, the jury was still out on Polanco. He began the year with the big league club and served as its everyday starting right fielder. Prone to lapses in the field and on the basepaths, he nevertheless showed enough promise to warrant this extension. With 35 doubles last year, while serving as a consistent stolen base threat, “El Coffee” can factor in significantly to the team’s run-creation attack simply through natural progression. Critics will point toward Polanco’s lack of power — he had just nine home runs in 2015 — and his overly long swing, but scouts believe he will adjust and grow into his power.

While surprising, the extension should come as no surprise. The Pittsburgh Pirates have made these early-season extensions into a trend. Beginning with the 2012 extension of Andrew McCutchen, the club has extended Starling Marte, Josh Harrison and now Polanco in consecutive years.

In identifying talent and locking it up early, the team continues to build on its forwardthinking reputation.

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Penguins a very different team under Sullivan JIM MEINECKE

PITTSBURGH — It was the second week of December, and the Pittsburgh Penguins sat in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings at 15-10-3.

The team was struggling to string wins together. The Pens were playing a boring brand of hockey. More importantly, they looked like a team that would struggle to make the playoffs for the second year in a row.

Jim Meinecke General manager covers Penn State Jim Rutherford, 28 hockey for the games into the seaCentre County son, decided to make Gazette. Email a coaching change. him at sports@ centrecountygazette. He fired Mike Johnston on Dec. 12 and com. promoted WilkesBarre Scranton head coach Mike Sullivan.

The team struggled the rest of December under Sullivan, going 3-5-1, and the jury remained out on the coaching change.

Though the Penguins remained on the borderline of the second wild card spot for much of January and February, they were playing much better. They were scoring goals with regularity. They were limiting goals and chances at a much better rate than expected. The power play showed signs of life. And, Sidney Crosby, who was missing in action for much of the first 28 games, was back to playing like the best player in the world. They were a team that was trending upward.

The Pens entered March staring at ridiculous stretch of games. It included 16 games in total, three sets of back-to-back games, 12 games against fellow Metropolitan Division rivals and 10 games against teams within a handful of points of the Penguins in the standings. It was a makeor-break stretch.

While the team could have easily folded during this stretch and dropped out of the playoff race, they instead went 12-4 and vaulted themselves into second place in the Metropolitan Division.

The Penguins went from a team that, at best, looked like it would be cruising for a first-round exit in the playoffs, to a team that some are favoring to win the Stanley Cup. While many people factored into this turnaround, such as the players themselves and some of the moves Rutherford made during the season, the biggest spotlight needs to shine on Sullivan.

Consider a few of the things he has been able to do since taking the position.

Under Johnston, the Penguins were 11-23-5 against Metropolitan opponents.

Under Sullivan, the team is 16-6-1. The Penguins are 38-0-0 this season when leading after two periods, but they have also shown a resiliency to come back when they are down. They have come back from five 2-0 deficits and one 3-0 deficit. On Jan. 23, they snapped a long streak of not coming back to win a game when trailing after two periods.

Since Sullivan took over, the Penguins have led the NHL in goals scored. Even with all of those things, the most important thing won’t be found a stat sheet.

Over the last four or five years, the Penguins have been weak-minded. Think of the Flyers playoff series in 2012. The Penguins blew a 3-0 lead in the first game and a 2-0 lead in the second en route to a 4-2 series loss.

The Penguins also notoriously blew two 3-1 series leads: one against the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2011, and one against the New York Rangers in 2014. Sandwiched in between was a 4-0 series sweep against the Boston Bruins in 2013 where the vaunted Penguins offense scored two goals in total.

That’s what makes this turnaround so impressive for this year’s Penguins team.

For the first time since the 2009 Stanley Cup team, it feels like this team is never out of a game, expecting to win every one. It doesn’t seem to matter if the opponent is the league leader in points, like the Capitals, or is a team like the Flyers or Rangers who have had the Penguins number recently. The Penguins know they have to stick to their game and not let the other team dictate what happens on the ice.

This mentality starts with Sullivan, who was very adamant on the topic April 3, prior to the Penguins game with Philadelphia Flyers. He was asked about the Penguins winning 5-0 the prior evening against an Islanders team that was slashing and hitting its way through the entire game.

“We have to make sure we don’t get distracted from it,” Sullivan said. “We have to continue to play the way we know we can play, to our identity, in order to give us the best chance to win.

“I think our guys have had that real laser focus and not getting distracted against any of those tactics against us.”

The Penguins also entered the game against the Flyers not needing the two points as much as the Flyers did, who are still fighting for the final wild card spot

Roll, from page 18 The score remained 1-0 until the top of the sixth. After Coudriet escaped from a two-on, one-out jam in the bottom of the fifth, Knepp singled with one out and Caleb Belinda reached on an error. Coudriet gave himself a tworun lead when he followed with a single to right-center that scored Knepp.

“I went in looking for a fast ball,” Coudriet said, “but I was ready to adjust to an off-speed pitch. He threw an outside, off-speed pitch and I was going to go, but I just kinda kept my hands through the ball and it went up the middle.”

Coudriet followed with his second one-two-three inning in the bottom of the sixth to take that 2-0 lead into the last inning.

But then P-O removed much of the game’s drama by scoring three more runs in the top of the seventh. Derek Shaw, Hunter Ammerman and Knepp all had hits in the inning.

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with a single to center to make the score 5-0.

“Once we get a couple runs on the board,” Coudriet said, “that’s all it takes. I’m good.”

Coudriet’s word was good as well, as he set down the Eagles on three fly balls in the seventh to lock up the game.

“He (Coudriet) never gave in,” Philipsburg coach Doug Sankey said, “and that was the key to the game. When they get guys on base, for a young guy like that to bear down and keep pounding the strike zone — and hopefully our defense makes plays for him — he was outstanding. Very few walks, and our hitters just kind of hung around.”

P-O had seven hits altogether, with Knepp getting two and Josh Earnest, Shaw, Ammerman, Coudriet and Mike Askey all chipping in with one each.

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“We didn’t get the hit with guys in scoring position,” BEA coach Jim Gardner said after his team fell to 1-1 for the season, “and we weren’t able to make adjustments at the plate with the pitcher.

“I hate to dwell on that (runners in scoring position), but that was our issue all last year. It has to come from within them, to have the confidence that they can get it done. The ability is there, there’s no doubt in my mind.

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This Penguins team — even players such as Kris Letang who have been shorttempered in the past and have engaged when a team brings physicality — seems to finally get the message. “We hurt (the Flyers) on the scoreboard,” Letang said.

“That’s the way we play. We’re not a team built on toughness. We’re a team built on speed.” It sounds like the coach’s message coming through loud and clear. On the ice, and in the standings.

There is a different feeling around this Penguins team. From management, to coaching staff, to players, this team and organization is feeling it right now. As Sullivan mentioned earlier in the day, they have a “laser focus.” They expect to win every game. The team has tremendous chemistry right now, and the players are having fun on the ice.

It all amounts to bad news for the rest of the NHL.

in the conference. Mike Sullivan was also asked about trying to match intensity when an opponent needs those two points more than the Penguins do.

“For us it’s important we continue to play a certain way,” Sullivan said. “To continue to push the envelope and challenge one another to get better.”

It was not just another game for Sullivan, and it clearly resonated with the team.

The Penguins went on to rout the Flyers 6-2 with secondary scoring continuing to aid the Penguins. Eric Fehr scored twice and Beau Bennett scored, too. They are the kind of players who will need to score in the playoffs.

The Penguins also fought through many of those distractions Sullivan alluded to in his pregame conference. After the Flyers went down 3-0, they tried to engage the Penguins in numerous physical altercations. Whether it was a late hit in front of the net or a subtle spear of the stick from Wayne Simmonds underneath the mask of

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Little Lion lacrosse squad expects big things

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STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the State College Area High School boys’ lacrosse team: Coach, years with the team — Jeffrey King, 13th season 2015 record — 14-7, PIAA quarter-finalist Key losses — Christian Restivo, Nathan King, Brady Franks and P.J. Bachman Returning letter winners — John Seighman, Ryan Blonsky, Will Harvey, Matt De La Nuez, Joe Desandre, Paul Olivett, Kevin Cramer, Vic Franch, Stan

THE STATE COLLEGE Little Lions boys’ varsity lacrosse team returns 13 letter winners in 2016. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jack Sheehan, Vic Franch, Paul Olivett, Tom Franch, Stan Martin, Ryan Blonsky and Joe Desandre.

Back row, from left, are Dylan Home, Will Harvey, Matt De La Nuez, Noah Schwab, John Seighman and Kevin Cramer.

Martin, Tom Franch, Dylan Home, Jack Sheehan and Noah Schwab Strengths — According to King, the squad has a pair of strengths. “(Our) strengths are our ability to run and play pressure defense.”

Concerns — As for concerns, King has a few.

“Playing with discipline and remaining focused through a long season.”

Circle these dates — King said the squad’s key games will come against Hershey, Cumberland Valley, Trinity and Lower Dauphin.

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Next week, Williams Grove will present a full program of 410 sprints and super sportsman — one of just a few in 2016 — and pay $1,000 to win.

Hagerstown got its points battle underway, with Andy Anderson leading the super late model class.

Port Royal saw Steve Buckwalter, in his fifth career victory at the speedway, hold off Lucas Wolfe. Mike Lupfer led every lap for his first victory of the season. A change in weather stopped the 305 sprint feature and a make-up date will be announced.

On a bizarre night that saw the three leaders all drop from the field on the same lap, Freddie Rahmer assumed the lead and held off Cory Haas and Gerard McIntyre for his second career win at Lincoln Speedway April 2.

Rahmer started eighth and was running fourth when brothers Brandon and Adam Wilt got together and both spun in the second turn of lap 20. At the same time, thirdplace Austin Hogue went up in smoke and headed to the infield, ending his night.

The 358 sprint car feature was no less bizarre, with polesitter Adrian Shaffer leading the first 13 laps before spinning around exiting turn four, handing the lead over to Jeff Rohrbaugh. Despite the spin, Shaffer was able to complete the 360 and hang on to second.

The sudden wind and rain forced postponement of the 20-lap Central PA Legends feature. That event will be made up when the Legends return Satruday, April 23.

On Saturday, April 9, Lincoln Speedway will host another three-division show featuring the 410 sprints, super sportsman and street stocks at 7 p.m.

Selinsgrove Speedway will open Saturday, April 9, with 360 sprints, super late models and pro stocks at 6 p.m.

Bedford Speedway will open Friday, April 8, and Hesston Speedway is slated to open Sunday, April 10.

P-O, from page 18 Harris, who stranded three runners in scoring position through the first five innings, finally surrendered a big BEA run in the top of the sixth. Eagle third baseman Olivia Andrews led off the inning with a long home run over the leftcenter field wall to bring her team to within one run, 2-1.

Harris, however, avoided further trouble by retiring Morgan Peters, Megan Kresovich and Madison Ripka in order to end the inning.

“It was very pressuring that I couldn’t give up another run,” Harris said, “but my teammates had my back, so that was good. My curveball seemed to be working, and my riser was keeping them away from the plate, so we just stayed with what we were going with.”

Hayward then took much of that pressure off in the bottom of the inning. After Peck grounded out, Thal singled to right. Hayward followed with a shot over the right-center field fence, and P-O increased its lead to 4-1.

“Hats off to our freshman pitcher,” Gonder said, “and we had some clutch hitting. Haley (Hayward) had a tworun in the sixth inning which was a big one at the time.

A one-run game in the last inning, the nerves are a little different.”

Now ahead by three instead of one, Harris threw a 1-2-3 seventh to sew up the Mounties’ second win of the season without a loss. BEA fell to 1-1.

“A hit for us here or there and the whole complexion of the game changes,” new BEA coach Don Lucas said.

“That’s the learning curve for these gals, and we will get better. We will. It’s one of those things when you play a team like the ‘Burg, you have to come out firing on all cylinders.”

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Wagner takes the reins of Lady Little Lion lacrosse team

By G. KERRY WEBSTER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the 2016 State College Area High School girls’ lacrosse team: Coach, years with team — Megan Wagner, first season 2015 record — 13-5 Key losses — Renee Olivett, Olivia Stahl, Lauren Sonsteby, Sam Washell, Kendall Loviscky, Maggie Hurely and Brooke Shaffer Returning letter winners — Meridith DeLong, Lauren Kelly, Kristina Hughes, Caroline Friberg, Brielle Curtis, Erika Lose, Megan Klaus, Sophie Brandimarte, Jackie Snedden and Alison Heimer Strengths — Depth and team speed.

“We lost some key players from a year ago, but feel like we replaced them with our team depth,” said Wagner. “Our defense is anchored with seniors Meridith DeLong and Lauren Kelly and sophomores Abby Kissell and Autumn Nicholas. Drex-

el recruit Caroline Friberg brings a ton of scoring and experience back, with Sophie Brandimarte, Brielle Curtis, Alison Heimer, Abby Stevenson, Abby Houtz and a host of younger players looking to boost the offense.”

Concerns — “Our biggest concern is getting everyone on the same page. As new coaches, we want to be sure everyone is pulling in the same direction to move forward and be the best possible team we can be.”

Outlook — “Our goal is to come together as a team and get better game after game. We are very young as a team, with a mix of talented experience. It is important that leadership steps up during the course of the season.”

Circle these dates — According to Wagner, there are several key games on the schedule.

“We have a really difficult schedule with the likes of Hershey, Cumberland Valley and Bishop Shanahan leading the way; however, we feel that competition really prepares us for the playoffs.”

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THE STATE COLLEGE Lady Little Lions lacrosse team returns 10 letter winners in 2016. Pictured, front row, from left, are Meridith DeLong, Kristina Hughes, Erika Lose and Lauren Kelly. Back row, from left, are Sophie Brandimarte, Caroline Friberg, Megan Klaus, Jackie Snedden, Alison Heimer and Brielle Curtis.

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BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2016 Bellefonte Area High School softball team:

Coach, years with team — Fred Caldwell, second season 2015 record — 11-9 Key losses — Stevi Confer, Jess Fishburn, Liz Linn and Sarah Menna Returning letter winners — Jenna Ault,

Tara Baney, Rachael Bernier, Angela Capparelle, Taylore Maurer, Jordan Rockey and Alexis Wetzler Strengths — According to Caldwell, there’s a wealth of experience back for the Lady Raiders.

“Our greatest strength is the experienced players that we have on the roster this year and how close the team is.

We should be strong on defense, especially in the infield and we should also be strong at the plate with seven returning letter winners in the lineup and the addition of three strong hitters to the roster.”

Concerns — Depth Outlook — Caldwell is expecting big things in 2016.

“We look forward to another successful season and the opportunity to compete for the District Title and return to the PIAA playoffs.”

Circle these dates — According to Caldwell, every single game is important.

“Every team on our schedule is capable of winning and we must approach each game as being critical to our success.

However, competing against other Centre County teams always adds to the level of excitement.”

With that in mind, be sure to keep an eye on the following dates: at P-O (Friday, April 8); at Bald Eagle Area (Tuesday, April 19); vs. Penns Valley (Monday, April 25); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Thursday, May 12); vs.

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State High girls’ track and field team has high hopes

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THE LADY RAMS of Penns Valley return 12 letter winners to the softball field in 2016. Pictured, front row, from left, are Makayla Dreibelbis, Mikaela Royer, Alicia Houser and Paige Myers. Middle row, from left, are Paige Kerstetter, Harley Hess, Cassidy Stover and Mikenna Lyons. Back row, from left, are Emalee Kubalak, Dayna Brown, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks and Abigail Thom.

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SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2016 Penns Valley Area High School softball team: Coach, years with team — Tessa Deardorff, first season 2015 record — 4-7 Key losses — Kassidy Brown and Kayleigh Jones Returning letter winners — Mikenna Lyons, Alicia Houser, Emalee Kubalak, Harley Hess, Abby Thom, Paige Kerstetter, Mikaela Royer, Paige Myers, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks, Cassidy Stover, Makayla Dreibelbis and Dayna Brown Strengths — “We have a large group of returners who will contribute a lot to the team this year. Among those returners we have three pitchers who all have varsity experience. We believe their diverse pitching styles will be a strength for us this season,”

Deardorff said.

Concerns — “The biggest concern is that the girls are able to keep their poise during high-pressure game situations. Not only do we need to stay consistent during routine plays, we also need to be able to stay relaxed and make the big plays as well.”

Outlook — “We have an extremely positive outlook on the team this season. We have seen the girls push themselves and work hard throughout preseason and even into our season opener win against Juniata. We are striving for a winning season and a strong playoff run.”

Circle these dates — According to Deardorff, every game is key.

“There isn’t one particular game that stands out on our schedule, each game is important and we plan to take it one game at a time. Our focus is on the next game on our schedule rather than focusing on a game that is weeks down the road.”

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Concerns — None Outlook — “Our team has a strong tradition of strength in our veteran leadership. Our graduates set the standard high and our current members of the roster constantly try to better the bar in their goals. Each year, we break long-standing State High records. We have a special group of ladies who, if come together cohesively as a team, will surprise themselves with what they can accomplish.”

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“Our strength this year is our increased depth. Last year we didn’t have a lot of depth and injuries really took a tool on us

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Concerns — Injuries are already mounting for the Wolves.

“Two of our pitchers are injured to start the season so we will be light in pitching until they recover.”

Outlook — Despite the injuries, Herman is still positive.

“We have improved depth from last year and we have had a great spring training trip to Florida where we really bonded as a team and got a lot of fundamental work in. I expect that our tough schedule will help forge us into a solid team that will make a run for the district championship.”

Circle these dates — vs. PhilipsburgOsceola (Wednedsay, April 20); at Penns Valley (Friday, May 6); vs. Moshannon Valley (Saturday, May 9).

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Directed by Penn State School of Theatre faculty member Richard Robichaux, the Centre Stage production features a cast comprised of current School of Theatre students and former faculty members.

First performed Feb. 14, 1895, at the St. James Theatre in London, “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a farcical comedy in which the principal characters maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play’s major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Following its premiere, reviewers praised the play’s humor, and its high farce and witty dialogue have helped to make it Wilde’s most enduringly popular play. “‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ is a hilarious and per-

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Preview performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 14.

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Tickets, which are $16 for adults and $14 for students, can be purchased on the State Theatre’s website, www.thestatetheatre.org/ banff-mountain-film-festival, or at the door.

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Congratulations to Julie Mader of Smethport, PA the winner of WPSU-FM’s 7th annual “Art for the Airwaves” poster competition.

Her painting, “Landing Zone,” will be offered as a signed and numbered, limited edition 18” x 24” print, available as a thank you gift with your $100 contribution to WPSU-FM during our Spring FM Fundraising campaign.

Only 250 posters are available!

To make your contribution, call 1-877-420-9778 or visit wpsu.org/donate

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Bellefonte Art Museum opens Underground Railroad exhibit

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THE FILM “The Hunting Ground” will be shown at 6 p.m. April 13 in Foster Auditorium.

Commission for Women to screen documentary UNIVERSITY PARK — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Penn State Commission for Women is joining the cause with a screening of “The Hunting Ground” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Foster Auditorium in Paterno Library. A panel discussion will follow.

Critically acclaimed, the documentary addresses the statistic that one in five women in college are sexually assaulted — yet many assaults go unreported. “The Hunting Ground” is an expose of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses, institutional cover-ups and the social toll on vic-

tims and their families. Using real-life footage and first-person testimonies, it follows survivors as they continue to pursue their education and justice.

Discussing the film will be Paul Apicella, Penn State’s Title XI coordinator, Andrea Falzone, a psychologist with Counseling and Psychological Services, Peggy Lorah, director of the Center for Women Students, and Danny Shaha, senior director of the Office of Student Conduct.

The screening is hosted by the Commission for Women’s Personal Safety and Sexual Assault Awareness Committee.

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County recently announced the opening of a permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of the region in the operations of the Underground Railroad.

The new exhibit contains information about the operations of the Underground Railroad, art work depicting the courage and suffering of enslaved African-Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them. The exhibition opened April 3 with a reception and a program of poetry, music and a talk by local historian Constance Cole.

The Borough of Bellefonte played a major role in the Underground Railroad, which was a network of people who assisted those seeking to escape slavery. The “railroad” was active in the 19th century, and Bellefonte’s location was strategic to helping people who were attempting journeys to the Northeast, the Midwest and Canada. It is reported that the Linn House, home to the Bellefonte Art Museum, was occupied by a Quaker family for a decade before the Civil War. During that time it is believed the house was used to help shelter people trying to escape.

The museum’s project contains the works of several artists and features a permanent installation with vignette sketches by Lino Toyos. Information about the

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A WATERCOLOR by Dotty Ford recognizes the Underground Railroad in a new exhibit at the Bellefonte Art Musuem. region and the work of the Underground Railroad has been compiled into a pamphlet by Penn State graduate student Mudiwa Pettus and includes a historical overview of the Underground Railroad, Exhibit, Page 26

State College Choral Society presents

remembrance Sunday, April 10 4:00 p.m.

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer Brahms Alto Rhapsody Beveridge Yizkor Requiem - Pennsylvania Premiere -

59 Annual

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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Bellefonte Kiwanis Pancake Day

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Finzi Pasca’s contemporary circus show an ode to Dali UNIVERSITY PARK — Compagnia Finzi Pasca returns to the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State again with “La Verità,” a poetic and acrobatic journey into surrealism, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

The contemporary circus show merges dreamlike ideas with breathtaking visuals in a theatrical spectacle and ode to fantasy as envisioned by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí.

“La Verità,” written and directed by company cofounder Daniele Finzi Pasca, was inspired by the discovery of a large canvas Dalí painted in 1944. The piece was restored and offered by European art collectors to Finzi Pasca, who decided to use it in “La Verità.”

“The truth is all that we have dreamt, all that we have experienced, all that we have created — all that forms a part of our memory,” company co-founder Julie Hamlin Finzi said.

Originally created for the ballet “Mad Tristan” at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the backdrop is a stunning focal point for this production by the creator of Cirque Éloize’s “Rain,” Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” and his own company’s “Donka: A Letter to Chekhov.” The touring production coming to Penn State uses a certified replica of the backdrop.

The artwork was “exactly an element that can help us tell the story that we had in mind,” Finzi Pasca told TheStar.com in 2012.

“La Verità,” which features music by Maria Bonzanigo, includes a versatile cast of 12 performers who play instruments, sing, juggle, contort, clown and dance the can-can.

“Finzi Pasca has created an ambitious, visually ravishing work of performance,” wrote a Montreal Gazette reviewer. “‘La Verità’ touches the sublime.”

Compagnia Finzi Pasca was founded in 2011 as a way to develop artistic projects that adhere to the “theater of the caress” concept, a philosophy and means of artistic expression in which the performer helps the spectator access nostalgia and memory.

In addition to productions for Cirque Éloize and Cirque de Soleil, Finzi Pasca has lent his vision to the English National Opera, the closing ceremony to the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, and the opening ceremony to the Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Tickets for the Eisenhower show 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, the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, the HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk and Bryce Jordan Center.

Exhibit, from page 25

biographical information about African-Americans using the “railroad” and details about local free African-Americans and other persons credited with successes in assisting enslaved people.

During the month of April, the Windows Gallery will exhibit materials highlighting this period and provide additional opportunity to read about and study the Underground Railroad.

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

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COMPAGNIA FINZI PASCA will perform “La Verità” at 7:30 p.m. April 21 at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium.

The First Team: U.S. Naval Aviation at the Dawn of WWII Saturday, April 9 • 1pm

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) 4227667.

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

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

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

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.

What’s Happening, Page 27

Jim Krombach discusses the inadequacy of Navy/Marine aviation after Pearl Harbor and how better technology in aircraft design and pilot training turned the tide.

COMING SOON Kids Day I: Saturday, April 16, 10am to 3pm

By Oscar Wilde Directed by Richard Robichaux Considered to be Oscar Wilde’s most brilliant tour de force, The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue and artful conversation. Outstandingly funny– keep your pinky up and your cucumber sandwiches fresh! Sit back and enjoy the laughs!

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Evenings: $18 • Preview/Matinee: $16 Penn State Student (with valid PSU ID): $12

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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.

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Children’s activity — There will be a preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays throughout April 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 April 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.centrecountylibrary. org.

Children’s activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout April 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.

Open house — Rhoneymeade Sculpture Garden & Arboretum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday in April at 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall. Visit www. rhoneymeade.org.

Exhibit — The Juniata College Museum of Art will present its Senior Capstone Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 7, and Friday, April 8, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Juniata College Museum of Art, 1700 Moore St., Huntingdon. Visit www.juniata. edu.

Performance — Penn State Center Stage will present “Hair” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and 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.

Performance — The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State will present “Chicago” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, and Tuesday, April 12, at Eisenhower Auditorium, Eisenhower Road, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu. edu.

Performance — Penn State Centre Stage will present “The Importance of Being Earnest” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, through Friday, April 22, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Pavilion Theatre, Shortlidge Road, University Park. 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, APRIL 7

Lecture — “Research Unplugged: Faces of Addiction, From Prescription Painkillers to Heroin” will be presented by assistant professor of rural sociology, demography and sociology Shannon Monnat from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org.

Lecture — “Lynching, Politics, and the Spectacle of Race: Reginald Marsh Circa 1934” will be presented by University of Virginia associate professor Carmenita Higginbotham from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672.

Open house — The Central PA Observers will demonstrate how to properly use telescopes at 6:30 p.m. at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.cpoclub.org.

Fun to Play.

Even Better to Win! Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM

Meeting — The Centre County Genealogical Society will host “Searching for a Pennsylvania German Ancestor” from 7 to 8:30 pm at Foxdale Village, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Visit www.centrecountygenealogy.org Concert — Van Wagner will perform at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the release of his 20th album at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www. elkcreekcafe.net.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Event — The Penn State Commission for Women will hold its 10th annual awards luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College. Visit www.equity.psu.edu/ cfw.

Lecture — “Surrealism on Paper” will be presented by associate professor of comparative literature and English Jonathan Eburne from noon to 1 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 8657672.

Concert — Americana band The Feats of Strength will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Big Spring Spirits, 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Visit www.bigpsringspirits. com.

Performance — Dallas Children’s Theatre will perform “The BFG” at 7:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Auditorium, Eisenhower Road, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu. edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Event — The Centre County Democrats will hold their spring breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. Visit www.centrecountydems.com or call (814) 238-0315.

Event — The Gregg Township Fire Company Auxiliary will hold its spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire hall, 106 Water St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-8608 or (814) 422-8596.

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 Spain. Visit www.schlowlibrary. org.

Lecture — “The First Team: U.S. Naval Aviation at the Dawn of WWII” will be presented by historian Jim Krombach at 1 p.m. at The Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www.pamilmuseum.org.

Event — The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will hold their annual “Knight at the Races” at 5:30 p.m. at the Milesburg Community Center, 101 Mill Street, Milesburg. Email bellefonteknightsofcolumbus@gmail.com.

Concert — The Billy Price Band will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 3498850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Concert — Retiring director of jazz studies Dan Yoder will present his final recital from 2 to 3 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Visit www.music. psu.edu.

Concert — The William P. Kellerman Memorial Scholarship Recital will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 112 E. Main St., Lock Haven. Call (570) 748-2440.

Children’s activity — The PSU Sign Language Organization will host “Spring into Signing” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlowlibrary.org.

Fundraiser — Ultimate Edge 18U Girls Fast Pitch Softball will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 216 S McAllister St., Bellefonte.

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MONDAY, APRIL 11

Lecture — “Back to the Future: Terrific Traditional and Contemporary Music Education” will be presented by University of Pacific faculty member Ruth V. Brittin at 9

State College Knights of Columbus 850 Stratford Drive, State College

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Concert — Pianist George Winston will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Children’s activity — A block party for babies and toddlers will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bellefonte Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Event — The Women’s Welcome Club annual tea will be held at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Email wwcmembership@ gmail.com.

— Compiled by Gazette staff

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Event — Patron Appreciation Day will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. in honor of National Library Week at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Visit www. centrecountylibrary.org.

Event — Adult bingo will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Event — “Truth & Reconciliation Series” will be presented by the Penn State Institute of Arts & Humanities from 7 to 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

Concert — A concert and sing-along for folk- and pioneer-era shape-note songs will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rock Hill School, 1540 Brush Valley Road, Boalsburg.

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31. Seventh letter of the Greek alphabet

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35. Herb

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10. Hawaiian dish

36. Blood clot

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11. Retirement account

33. Car mechanics group

41. Route

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CareerLink connects employers and workers

By KAREN DABNEY correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Are you looking for a new job or a great employee? PA CareerLink offers free resources and services to help job seekers and employers achieve these goals.

PA CareerLink serves all members of the community and has specific program services available for employers, in-school youth, out-of-school young adults, veterans, persons with disabilities and dislocated workers.

The organization’s spring and fall job fairs create opportunities for job seekers and employers to meet in person to discuss available job openings. The next job fair will feature 32 employers and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap. The doors open to U.S. military veterans at 9:30 a.m.

Throughout the year, PA CareerLink hosts recruitment events for individual employers at the PA CareerLink Centre County office, 240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, at no cost.

A core component of the PA CareerLink employment services is a website launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry in 2012 that lists approximately 200,000 job openings.

PA CareerLink staff are available to assist employers and job seekers with creating accounts at JobGateway.pa.gov. Once enrolled, job seekers can apply for jobs through the website. There is no cost for employers to post job listings and search the resume database for prospective employees.

Employers are welcome to meet with

members of the Business Services Team to learn about available services, including job listings, recruitment assistance, interviewing space, job application screening, on-the-job training reimbursement, and information on the labor market, work opportunity tax credits and the federal bonding program.

PA CareerLink has limited on-the-job training funds to assist qualified adults and youth to obtain new skills that require hands-on learning. This program is designed to encourage employers to hire promising candidates who may not have the desired level of experience or skills, or have been unemployed for a long time.

Employers will be reimbursed 50 percent of the employee’s wages during the training period, and will retain the individual as a permanent employee upon successful completion of the training program.

Young adults under the age of 25 may qualify for eight-week paid work experiences, similar to internships, at no cost to the employers. This program allows young adults to obtain valuable work experience.

A similar program for high school youth offers summer work experiences and guidance about employment skills.

One-on-one career planning is available with staff workforce specialists by appointment. They address individual customer needs, such as overcoming barriers to employment or how to transition into a new career, and can refer customers to other agencies as needed. Additionally, limited funding is available for short-term post-secondary training in high priority occupations for candidates who qualify.

Job seekers can use the computers in the career resource area to fill out job applications, create resumes and cover letters, and check online job postings. Staff

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MACY’S HUMAN RESOURCES manager Mel Roberts and assistant supervisor Bob Witherite meet with a job seeker during the fall 2015 PA CareerLink Job Fair. are available to assist customers and answer questions.

The PA CareerLink priority phone line to the Unemployment Compensation Call Center offers short wait times for callers filing for benefits or seeking information.

Job seekers can register to attend free classes on employment topics, such as interviewing, resumes and cover letters, customer service skills, government jobs, personal finances topics and an introduction

to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Of special interest in April are the new Customer Service 101 class Tuesday, April 26, a “Prepare for the Job Fair” workshop Tuesday, April 12, and “Applying for Jobs at Penn State” Friday, April 22. Registration is required for these sessions.

For more information, call (814) 5487587 or visit PA CareerLink offices from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all other weekdays.

Foundation announces new hire

BOLLER HONORED

High-speed Internet project benefits Mifflin County Solid Waste Authority

DONALD BOLLER, right, recently received the Patton Township Business Association’s 2015 Community Service Award from David Panko, PTBA president. For more than 40 years, Boller has supported local Teener League baseball teams, Dairy Queen Little League teams and the State College Area School District’s wrestling teams, and he also contributed to the annual Patton Township Children’s Safety Fair.

STATE COLLEGE — Ashley Pipe has joined Centre Foundation as the organization’s grants and scholarship coordinator.

“Ashley brings so many qualities to our team that will serve the community well,” said Molly Kunkel, executive director at Centre Foundation.

“She has a passion for making a difference and will be able to do just that, especially through our granting programs and the over $200,000 in scholarships we distribute annually.”

“Centre County has welcomed me and has given me so much,” Pipe said. “I look forward to joining the Centre Foundation team and am grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community.”

MIFFLIN COUNTY — A high-speed Internet project, made possible by a state grant and SEDA-Council of Governments’ assistance, will result in controlled recurring costs for the Mifflin County Solid Waste Authority and other benefits to its customers.

The project unifies the authority’s two business sites with a high-speed broadband network, enabling the use of cloud-based software applications and telephony. This will increase operational efficiencies, lower recurrent costs and provide the most current software versions at all times.

The $6,644 reimbursement grant covers a portion of the project, including construction costs of the fiber, the installation and setup of the technology, mail server and web page management, and a security enhancement so sites on the authority’s property can be remotely monitored.

GME Communications conducted the site evaluation, and Nittany Media will extend the fiber to the authority’s facilities.

“The project is one of many stabilization factors to control future rate increases,” said Lisa Smith, authority director and Mifflin County recycling coordinator. “The authority had been constrained by a slower Internet speed due to lack of service in the area or cost challenges.”

The Mifflin County Solid Waste Authority is a key service provider in offering waste transfer and disposal services to Mifflin and Juniata counties’ residents and businesses, and in providing recycling services in Mifflin County.

The authority is the agency delegated by Mifflin County to perform that county’s solid waste duties. It closed Barner Landfill in Derry Township in 2005, and opened its transfer station and recycling depot that year.

Pipe is a graduate of Penn State, and she worked for the university in a variety of capacities, most recently as a web editor and World Campus program assistant in the Curriculum and Instruction Department of Penn State’s College of Education.

Prior to that, she was employed with the Penn State University Libraries for five years.

Pipe and her husband, Michael, live in Millheim. She volunteers with Tides and is on the board of Schlow Library Foundation and Altrusa.

Tracy Carey, the current grants and scholarship coordinator, is joining the Huntingdon County Library as its new executive director.

SEDA-Council of Governments was the agent for the authority’s grant application through the Pennsylvania Broadband Technical Assistance Program, which awarded grants through SEDA-COG’s Status of Broadband project.

Broadband is crucial for the viability of local communities by enabling business environments to thrive and encouraging increased economic development. SEDACOG’s project seeks to show those who are unserved how to obtain a connection, and help those who already have broadband to maximize their use of it through training, publications, direct technical assistance and referrals.

The project is made possible by a state grant from the Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund, managed by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Cooperative Purchasing Program workshop scheduled BELLEFONTE — Business owners can learn how to compete for more than $575 million in contracts at a Cooperative Purchasing Program workshop being held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12, at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, 253 Transfer Road in Bellefonte.

Businesses will get expert insight into how to sell to more than 8,000 agencies, including cities, boroughs, townships, local prisons, libraries, school districts, not-forprofit health facilities, fire and rescue companies and more.

The purchasing program, called

COSTARS, provides opportunities for hundreds of businesses of all sizes and in all locations compete for millions of dollars of government business based on their features and benefits, not just on the lowest price. COSTARS contracts are awarded to all responsive and responsible bidders.

A key benefit of the COSTARS program is that it eliminates the bidding process, so qualified public entities can negotiate with and buy directly from COSTARS-approved suppliers and keep procurement dollars in the local economy.

Product opportunities for businesses

The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors.

The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED MARCH 14-18, 2016 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Timothy J. Perry and Emily C. Perry to James Martin Puckett, 526 N. Wilson St., Bellefonte, $220,000.

Orris H. Morrison Jr. to Michelle S. Isham, East Lamb Street, Bellefonte, $35,000.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County to Frank Torok and Sandra Torok, 277 S. Potter St., Bellefonte, $59,632.

Maurice W. Taylor to Jane Properties LLC, 1240 Zion Road, Bellefonte, $95,000.

Saratoga Partners LP to Russell A. Armstrong, Mae Ann Armstrong and Russell A. Armstrong II, 306 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, $104,750.

DEED TRANSFERS

Derrill M. Kerrick and Mary K. Kerrick to Jean-Philippe Fillettaz and Carolee T. Bull, 2385 Shagbark Court, State College, $530,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

William E. McGlaughlin and Madilyn G. McLaughlin to Sandra K. Telegraphis and Nicholas Telegraphis, 631 Lower Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1.

Leotta Y. Long and Leotta M. Long to Henry S. Beiler, 104 Fourth St., Spring Mills, $1.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

U.S. Bank to Donald R. Fuller, 204 S. Chestnut St., Mill Hall, $90,001.

Henry S. Beiler to Brandon J. Glasgow, 221 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg, $71,000.

Matthew Gaul and Janine Gaul to Christina M. Wagner, 652 Valentine Hill Road, Bellefonte, $170,000.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Ricky J. Witherite to Ricky J. Witherite and Robin C. Witherite, 404 Market St., Milesburg, $1.

Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, 455 Little Marsh Creek Road, Howard, $10.

Jason W. Corbin and Amanda L. Rudinsky to David S. Coleman and Courtney L. Horner, 2910 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $334,950.

TOA PA IV LP to Marlin J. Dunlap and Helene M. Dunlap, 113 Settlers Way, Boalsburg, $407,027.79.

John L. Moses and Margaret A. Moses to Boalsburg Heritage Museum Association, 407 Loop Road, Boalsburg, $150,000.

HOWARD BOROUGH

David A. Surovec and Chanon L. Surovec to David A. Surovec, 402 Walnut St., Howard, $1.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

Elwood Lee King and Christie L. King to Glenn E. Irwin and Donna S. Irwin, Corner of Pine Glen & Barnyak Road, Karthus, $28,500.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Mary Ann Miller by guardian to George H. Schneck and Jane M. Schneck, 305 Village Heights Drive, State College, $166,000.

William Paul O’Hern and Joann F. O’Hern to Sean P. Donnelly and Rebecca E. Donnelly, 936 Greenbriar Drive, State College, $589,000.

Stearns Boal LP to Brian W. Buehler and Meghan W. Buehler, 107 Fernleaf Court, State College, $95,000.

Rita S. Wasson to Rita S. Wasson Revocable Trust and Rita S. Wasson, trustee, 2440 Commercial Blvd., State College, $1.

Bradley J. Long and Sharon V. Long to Kevin J. Mahood and Katie M. Mahood, 1626 Hawthorn Drive, State College, $264,900.

Gregory S. Brown, Colleen J. Brown and Pinehurst Homes Inc. to Impellitteri, 145 Mountain Laurel Drive, State College, $505,000.

Vincent J. Scavone and Michele M. Scavone to Henry B. Cramer II and Lanna L. Cramer, 166 Faust Circle, Bellefonte, $515,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Kwabena S. Ansong and Connie A. Ansong to Donghai Wong and Rong Kou, 1347 Vineyard Haven, State College, $512,000.

Sang Jin Kim by agent and Mi Kyung Cho to Scott R. Knapp and Ashley M. Knapp, 2337 Saratoga Drive, State College, $375,000.

David L. Burns and Joyce A. Burns to David L. Burns and Joyce A. Burns, 310 Deibler Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1.

George C. Speelman and Dolores A. Speelman to Donald G. Benedict III and Jaime Lyn Benedict, 860 Bullit Run Road, Howard, $130,000.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Kathryn Weaver estate, Kathryn M. Cain estate and Jean A. Herrold, administratix, to James R. Rupert and Heather L. Rupert, 1107 Upper Polecat Road, Howard, $19,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Akbar Khouzani and Carrie M. Khouzani to Carrie M. Khouzani, 567 E. Hillsdale Ave., State College, $1.

Irving Davies and Elizabeth Davies to Steven W. Haffner and Amy S. Haffner, 4066 Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda, $100.

Christopher Botamer to Yunhan Zhang, 673 Devonshire Drive, State College, $260,000.

Warren H. Askov and Eunice N. Askov to John A. Telford and Sheila G. Telford, 725 Cornwall Road, State College, $259,900.

Christian E. Shaffer and Katie M. Shaffer to Lars A. Hanson and Martha P. Hanson, 528 Brittany Drive, State College, $265,000.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Nancy L. Prough and Nancy L. Harpster to Jennifer S. Stover and Roger Stover, 154 Dogtown Road, Centre Hall, $1.

Aidan M. Wilson to William E. McGlaughlin, Marilyn F. McGlaughlin, Cathy L. McLaughlin and Melanie Jillson, 125 Wynwood Drive, Centre Hall, $195,000.

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Vinetta Macias, William James Hollabaugh and Maria Hollabaugh to Dzana Saynes, 142 Phoenix Road, Philipsburg, $32,900.

Janet A. Sommer to Alan L. Praskovich, 125 Walnut St., Philipsburg, $59,900.

Ashley L. Yost, Raymond D. Yost and Ashley L. Bush to Melissa A. Moore, 412 N. Fifth St., Philipsburg, $98,500.

Joseph P. McGee to Samantha Lynne Smith, 212 Walnut St., Philipsburg, $22,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Judith R. Burlingame estate, Judith Dawn Burlingame and Margaret L. Gutierrez to Michael Veneziano, Fountain Road, $51,100.

Marquis Estate Development LLC to Ryan M. Knight, Brooke Knight and Keith M. Daley, 371 Lower Coleville Road, Bellefonte, $103,000.

Thomas Andrew Smith and Brittany A. Smith to Stephen P. Knauer and Brenda S. Knauer, 204 Weaver Hill Road, Bellefonte, $231,000.

Celina A. Ouellette and Monica Ouellette to Patrick M. Parisou and Kathryn E. Parisou, 125 S. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, $139,000.

David K. Pinkerton and Mary Ohashi Pinkerton to David K. Pinkerton and Mary Ohashi Pinkerton, 247 Greens Valley Road, Centre Hall, $1.

P ‘N W General Enterprises Inc. to PNW Inc., 145 Mill St., Bellefonte, $1.

Babette A. Sabol to Heather N. Davidson, 171 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap, $129,000.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Janet Fay Jester to Janice L. Miller and Claudia M. Bjorkman, 135 W. Mitchell Ave., State College, $261,000.

Andrew S. McNitt and Teresa R. McNitt to Alexander McNitt, 927 Taylor St., State College, $200,000.

Blair S. Hedges and Carla Ann Hass to Carla Ann Hass, 102 Hillcrest Ave., State College, $1.

Janice E. Johnson to Lauren A. Edelschein and Christopher D. Doctor, 867 Webster Drive, State College, $243,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Melvin L. Reese Sr. and Melvin L. Reese Jr. to Melvin L. Reese Jr., Mountain Road, Port Matilda, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

David E. White and Dorothy J. White to Tanya S. Stine and Michael S. Stine, 179 Dry Run Road, Howard, $1.

First Line Development Two Inc. and S & A Homes Inc. to Stephen K. Bickle and Jayne Bickle, 196 Archers Glen Road, Bellefonte, $246,626.

WORTH TOWNSHIP

P ‘N W General Enterprises Inc. to PNW Inc., Skytop Mountain Road, Port Matilda, $1.

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SEDA-COG’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps companies explore and compete in the local, state and federal government marketplace. For more information about the SEDA-COG Procurement Technical Assistance Center, visit www.seda-cog.org/ptac.

The seminar is free, but registration is required. To register, visit http:// ow.ly/1068Fm. For more information, contact SEDACOG’s Kristen Moyer at kmoyer@seda-cog. org or (570) 524-4491, extension 7212.

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include office, school and library supplies, software, foods, voting systems, toiletries, emergency responder supplies, playground equipment, water and wastewater treatment equipment, traffic equipment, medical supplies, groundskeeping maintenance, theater furniture, heavy equipment rental and more.

Claire Osborne, marketing manager of the COSTARS program, will be the featured speaker.

SEDA-COG’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center staff will be at the seminar to assist businesses on how to become

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RENTAL Property For Sale: Boalsburg- 237 Timberwood Trail, 3 bed., 2 bath, 2 car grage, beautiful setting with private patio, rented for $1350 per month , asking price $210,000.

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This one bedroom Apartment is situated in the heart of the downtown.It contains large open plan living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows flooding the room with plenty of natural light.There’s a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

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$350 Summer UP sublet 1PRIVATE bathroom per room *2 available during summer(MAY 11th- AUG.4th)- OR any time during that period of time 1 BDR 1 BATH INCLUDED: HD Cable w/ HBO, High Speed Internet w/ WiFi, Most Utilities BEDROOM: queen size bed BATHROOM: bathtub KITCHEN: fully equipped (microwave, oven, stove, refridgerator, sink...) + washer and dryer in the house 814-502-8594 DON’T miss out on the latest news and local happenings. Read The Centre County Gazette every week.

3 Bedroom 2 Bath in scenic Boalsburg Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath apartments available in Boalsburg.

Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, with a stove, refrigerator and dishwasher.

Washer and dryer hook up in every unit as well as on-site laundry facilities. The master bedroom features its own private bathroom.

All windows have blinds already installed, and the units have wall to wall carpeting. Water, sewer, trash is included in the rent. Up to 2 cats allowed per unit with additional deposit and monthly pet fee.

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Income restrictions apply, Section 8 accepted. Visit our website at www.rentpmi.com Rents starting at $886.00/month all utilities except electric included! What a value!

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Walk’s lawn care & firewood now taking new clients for 2016 season. services include lawn maintenance, fertilizing, trimming, tree trimming & removal , firewood, call to get a free estimate: (814) 937-3206

Help Wanted

Auto Sales, Title Clerk, Office Manager.

Experience preferred.

Interested candidates email linda@jabcosales.com

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I have over 15 years of experience in repairing desktops, laptops and servers. I can easily remove viruses, spyware, and malware and get your PC back to top form.

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SPACIOUS ROOM in country log home, Spring Mills, 25 min from PSU, $550/mo all util incl. Call Cynthia (814) 422-0534

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WANTED TO HIRE HVAC TECH FOR EQUIPMENT SALES • Local Travel (Centre County Region) • Great opportunity for career-minded person • Excellent training provided • Salary, expenses, benefits, commission

Please send resume to: Dale Watkins Krentzman Supply Co., Inc. PO Box 508, Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 543-3000 (x103)

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BARKLESS OAK FOR SALE $175.00 for approximately 1 cord $325.00 for full trailer load (approx. 2 cords) CUT TO 18 inch standard size CAN BE CUT TO ANY SIZE ADDITIONAL FEE MAY APPLY CALL 814-364-2007

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Can be used for Table tops, Mantles, shelves, etc. Boards are $2.00 a board foot (most are 8-10ft), larger boards for Mantles and shelves will vary in price due to size and quality.

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KLIPSCH LA SCALA Speakers, exc. cond., thick glass tops, Cherry Lite use, $4,999. (814) 590-0828

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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

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Beds, Couch, Curios In Excellent Condition 2 TWIN SIZE 4 POSTER BEDS W/BOX SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES, $200 EACH. LARGE CURIO CABINET $150.

SMALL CURIO CORNER CABINET $50.

LAZYBOY COUCH W/END RECLINERS. $200. 570-726-3679.

LET MESSAGE OR CALL AFTER 5:00 DURING THE WEEK. CASH SALE ONLY 570-726-3679 OAK table & chairs. Asking $200.00 negotiable.

Call (814) 234-7262 Redwood Deck Lounge w/ wheels & cushions & matching flat form rocker. ex. cond., $70/ all . Call (814) 238-5794

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Trek 800 Bike, excellent condition, garage kept, street or road use, 21 speed,asking $130. Call (410) 599-6683

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1940 ERA Running German two dialed electric ceiling clock with control pannel. $250. (814) 342-3709

DOOR: Plain solid core, 36” x 80”, 1 3/4” thick flush, excellent condition, $30. (814) 571-0838

SPECTRA wood oak desk. 24” x 50”, with 8” shelf above and below desk surface, plus two drawers, $90. (814) 571-0838

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PIANO and Musical Instrument SALES

Aggressive self starter for sales of pianos and musical instruments at our State College and/or Altoona locations. Part time to full time. Playing ability helpful. Rapid advancement to manager with strong sales record.Contact Virgil or Mike 8006954808

Graduate Apartment Fall 2016 School Year I’m renting out my apartment next year.

It’s the graduate(138 South Atherton) apartment 114 and the listing is for one male roommate. Contact me at 484-995-4442 if you’re interested. It’s furnished and 513 a month.

Career Coord inator: Full time. Based in Bellefonte, PA with travel in Centre / Clinton Counties.

R efer to www.csiu.org/ j ob s for d etails.

Apply by 4/18/16.

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M ETER R EADER CO LLEG E TO WNSHI P College Township is accepting applications for the permanent, part-time position of Meter Reader. Responsible for the quarterly reading of residential, commercial, and industrial water meters for the College Township Water Authority’s approximately 2,600 customers.

The position requires walking established routes in all weather conditions to remotely record readings at each property with electronic equipment. Employment is dependent upon results of a satisfactory criminal record check. Hours of work are va iab e and hi h e ib e.

This permanent, part-time position runs each year from April through December. Salary range is $10.25 to $11.50 per hour.

Application forms are availab le at th e ollege o ns ip M nicipal Office.

Completed forms sh ould b e sub mitted to: Pub lic Works Director, College Townsh ip, E. ollege en e tate ollege .

Deadline for submissions is Fri., April 29, 2016.

College Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CENTRE COUNTY WALK

WALK TO FIGHT SUICIDE Out of the Darkness Walk SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016 Sidney Friedman Park REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

OutOfTheDarkness.org Registration: 11 AM • Walk: 1:30 PM • Closing: 2:15 PM For more information contact Shanon Quick At 814.404.5075 or Shanon.quick@uhsinc.com

Cracked, Not Broken

The Kevin Hines Story

Living Mentally Well Thursday, April 14th, 6:30pm Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Mount Nittany Medical Center “ There is a crack in everything.

That’s how the light gets in.”

— Leonard Cohen

Kevin Hines is a mental health advocate, award-winning global speaker, bestselling author and documentary filmmaker who reaches audiences with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (19 years of age), he attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. The fall would break his body, but not his spirit. Come out to hear Kevin’s story, a remarkable testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to love the life we have.

For additional information on this event or other Suicide Prevention programs in Central PA, contact centralpa@afsp.org