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GAZETTE THE CENTRE COUNTY
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June 4-10, 2015
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Volume 7, Issue 22
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Bellefonte breaks ground for waterfront project
Front and Centre STAMP OF APPROVAL: Members of the American Philatelic Society’s local Stamp Club recently made a visit to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. Page 11
By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
DAYS GONE BY: Rows of antique tractors were on display during the Nittany Antique Machinery Association’s annual spring show, which was held at Penns Cave. Page 14 SUMMER RITUAL: The Ninth annual Summer’s Best Music Fest comes to downtown State College on Saturday, June 6. Country music star Jo Dee Messina is scheduled to play on the Garner Lot Stage. Pages 16, 17 PIAA PLAYOFFS: The Bellefonte Area High School baseball team saw its season end in the state tournament. However, State College Area High School continues its magical run. Pages 18, 19
TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
THE VISION: A computer-generated aerial view shows what the Bellefonte Waterfront Project will look like upon completion.
BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte’s plan is finally coming together. On May 29, a host of dignitaries helped break ground on the long-anticipated Waterfront Project. “I think everyone is extremely excited about it,” said Bellefonte Borough assistant manager Don Holderman. “We’ve talked about the groundbreaking for quite some time. A small grant gave us the framework to get to where we are today. But it was a long process.” The Bush House burned down in 2006. Since that time, the property where it once stood has remained vacant. Bellefonte Borough officials are hopeful that will change in the near future. According to Bellefonte Borough manager Ralph Stewart, the land is a valuable piece of property in the borough. “We are anticipating new development, which will help the tax base and help strengthen the borough financially and add more foot traffic to help the other businesses in town,” Stewart said. Waterfront, Page 5
Emotions overflow at Bellefonte Relay for Life By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette
WALKING FOR A CAUSE: Participants helped kick off the Bellefonte Relay for Life on May 29 at Governor’s Park in Bellefonte. Although numbers were down this year, the event was still seen as a huge success. Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9
Education ........................ 10 Community ................ 11-15
BELLEFONTE — Once the sun set and the skies darkened over Governor’s Park, the mood turned solemn. The portable lights that were brought in were turned off, and walkers at the recently held Bellefonte Relay for Life picked up candles. As Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” played in the background, they began to make the trek around the walking path for those who were lost to cancer. Kerry O’Hara, of Bellefonte, was this year’s Relay for Life lead. He talked about the feelings that come to the forefront throughout the event. “When you hear a caretaker speak, it really hits home,” said O’Hara. “There are so many emotions someone goes through as a survivor or a caregiver. Then you turn around and have this beautiful luminaria service. I could actually start crying right now. “It’s an extremely emotional event. If you’ve never been here and seen it, Relay, Page 6
Centre Spread ............ 16-17 Sports .......................... 18-23
HARRY ZIMBLER/For the Gazette
DOWN TO BUSINESS: Homeland Manufacturing Services recently opened in a new location in State College. Pictured, from left, are operations manager Allen Sherman, president John Bonislawski and controller Jennifer Bonislawsk.
Manufacturing company moves into new facility By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — Homeland Manufacturing Services Inc. has moved to a new facility in State College designed specifically for the company’s manufacturing needs. Owner and founder John Bonislawski cut the ribbon on the Facility, Page 4
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