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Temple of doom

The Penn State Nittany Lions dropped a stunner at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, losing to Temple, 27-10.

The Lions will try to right the ship this week when Buffalo visits Beaver Stadium.

Check out Gazette Gameday for the details./Pages 19-22

September 10-16, 2015

Volume 7, Issue 36

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Report: Centre County’s economy remains robust

By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State of Centre County is sound and healthy, according to the county commissioners. The county is making progress on a wide variety of issues, including economic development and public projects.

The second annual “State of the County” report, held at Toftrees Resort on Sept. 3, was sponsored by the Centre Foundation and the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union.

“Centre County is in very good shape,” said Commissioner Chris Exarchos. “Our unemployment rate is among the lowest in the state. And you can see building cranes all over the place. County government is in good shape as well.”

The county’s budget is currently approaching $63 million, a significant portion of which comes from real estate taxes.

Exarchos and commissioners Steve Dershem and Michael Pipe agreed that the impasse at the state level could force the county to dip into its rainy day fund

at the rate of $1.68 million per month. “We have four months worth in the rainy day fund,” said Exarchos.

The national and regional economies are still sluggish, resulting in slower growth in revenue for the county.

If the state budget is not settled by November or December, the commissioners will be facing hard choices when it comes to cutting funds to county agencies and services.

Lacking a state budget, Centre Commissioners, Page 7

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MEETING OF THE MINDS: Centre County commissioners, from left, Michael Pipe, Chris Exarchos and Steve Dershem, addressed business leaders at the CBICC’s annual “State of the County” report.

Penn State grad student struck, killed by vehicle

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College Police reported that Penn State student Michael Eiben was killed after a car struck him at the intersection of North Atherton Street and Curtin Road Sept. 7, just before 11 p.m.

A preliminary investigation revealed that Joel Berger, 27, of State College, was driving southbound on North Atherton Street when he struck Eiben, 23, of Wex-

ford, who was crossing North Atherton Street.

Eiben, a Penn State student, was transported to the Mount Nittany Medical Center and then airlifted to the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where police said he was pronounced dead.

“Our university family extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family and friends,” said Penn State spokesperson Lisa Powers in an email. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

The State College Police Department is

still investigating the crash, according to a police press release.

Since July 2014, two other fatal accidents occurred one block north at the intersection of North Atherton Street and Park Avenue. These two accidents, the first involving a Penn State freshman and the second involving a scooter driver, have prompted the State College Police, the borough and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to address safety at the intersection.

“The problem is there is no time for pe-

destrians,” said William Taylor, the chairman of State College’s Board of Health, to State College Borough Council members during their July 20 meeting. “People are dashing across the street because there is no time ... 30 seconds every time the lights change would really help.”

In addition to traffic signal timings, borough leaders and community members have also proposed pedestrian refuge islands, eliminating right turn lanes and Crash, Page 4

Lunsford withdraws retention bid in November election

LIVING COLOR

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

RUNNERS CROSS the finish line during The Color Run, which was held on Penn State’s campus on Sept. 7.

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

Community ................... 13-17 Family Matters ................... 18

Gazette Gameday .......... 19-22 Sports ............................. 23-29

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Court of Common Pleas Judge Bradley Lunsford has announced that he will not seek to remain on the bench in the upcoming municipal election despite starting a retention campaign a few months ago.

Lunsford said he plans to retire from the bench at the end of his 10-year term that ends in January 2016, according to a press statement.

“I am thankful to this community for the amazing opportunity you have given me BRADLEY to serve as a jurist and my family and I will LUNSFORD be forever grateful for the love and support we have received throughout my career,” Lunsford said in a prepared statement that was posted to his campaign website on Sept. 4. “With the full support of my family, I have decided to pursue other passions and opportunities.”

Throughout Lunsford’s 20 years on the bench, he has helped create programs including the County Courthouse K-9 Program Lunsford, Page 3

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AUTUMN COLORS: With fall right around the corner, Gazette columnist Connie Cousins takes a look at autumn decor and what to look for when you’re adding some fall decorations to your home.

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NEW SEASON, SAME RESULT: The Bellefonte Area High School football team turned the ball over four times in a season-opening 14-6 loss to Jersey Shore.

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PROVOCATIVE PLAY: Penn State Centre Stage’s “ID” is hip hop theatre at its finest. It’s on stage until Sept. 20.

The Gazette’s Harry Zimbler has a preview.

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Man found guilty of threatening ex-girlfriend

By JAIME ROSENBERG StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — The New York man who held his former girlfriend at knifepoint in their State College apartment has been convicted of four misdemeanor crimes after a jury trial on Sept. 8.

Matthew Greenfield was taken into State College police custody on Jan. 15 after threatening his former girlfriend with a knife inside their apartment, one month after the victim ended their relationship, according to a news release from the Centre County District Attorney’s office.

The victim reported that Greenfield grew angry when she did not agree to talk about the relationship with him. After the victim offered leave so that Greenfield could calm down, Greenfield smashed a lamp and proceeded to the kitchen where he grabbed an 8-inch knife and went back toward the victim.

According to the DA’s news release, Greenfield first held the knife to his own neck, telling the victim she was the reason that he was going to harm himself. When the victim tried to take the knife away, Greenfield turned the knife on her.

The victim was able to get her phone out and text a warning to her friend, but was prevented from calling 911 when Greenfield saw and took the phone away.

Enraged, Greenfield stabbed the knife into a nearby wall, according to prosecutors. The victim ran to the bathroom, where Greenfield followed, stabbing the knife through the door, nearly missing the victim’s head.

Once both were in the MATTHEW bathroom, Greenfield GREENFIELD turned off the lights, slashed the shower curtain and blocked the victim from leaving, prosecutors said.

Finally able to find escape, the victim dove through Greenfield’s legs, causing him to fall and drop the knife. The victim ran out of the apartment and to a business across the street for help, police said.

When police arrived to the scene, Greenfield was outside with the knife still in hand as he lay down on the road. Greenfield dropped the knife after being told to do so multiple times and was arrested, according to the news release.

Greenfield was convicted of one count of unlawful restraint, one count of false imprisonment, one count of recklessly endangering another person and one count of simple assault. He will be sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Bank robber’s alleged getaway driver arrested

By ZACH BERGER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The alleged getaway driver for the Citizens Bank robbery on North Atherton Street has been arrested.

According to court documents, Gregory Kimmel, 61, was charged as the driver who assisted Cecil Barnhart in the robbery.

Kimmel, whose nickname is apparently Pimple, was identified as the owner of a car used to transport Barnhart after he entered the bank and demanded money from the teller.

Police obtained a search warrant for Kimmel’s 2003 Chevrolet and found two dye-stained $5 bills in the vehicle. There was additional red dye stains throughout the car. According to court documents, a red dye pack exploded in the bag Barnhart used as he fled the bank.

After Barnhart informed police that

Kimmel also stashed money in the fuse box under the hood of his car, they obtained another search warrant and found an additional $30 in dyestained bills located there.

Barnhart told police that Kimmel was his driver during an GREGORY Aug. 12 court hearing.

KIMMEL He said they drove around for hours before settling on the Citizens Bank as the target for their robbery.

“Kimmel was aware of the robbery and assisted Barnhart’s escape by waiting for him in a nearby parking lot, then fleeing from the scene,” a criminal complaint filed against Kimmel said. “Kimmel also received money from the robbery.”

Police respond to false alarm

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

BOALSBURG — More than a dozen police officers, some in full tactical gear, gathered in Boalsburg on Sept. 3 for what turned out to be a false alarm.

State College Police Chief Tom King said someone called both the State College Police Department and the Centre County Sheriff’s office early in the afternoon to report that someone was threatening an-

other person with a gun at an apartment on Jack’s Mill Drive in Boalsburg.

With help from the Patton Township, Ferguson Township and Penn State police departments, State College police began assembling a tactical team at the Boalsburg firehouse as a precaution.

After determining there was no credible threat, police gave everything the allclear and began dispersing shortly before 1 p.m., but King said the investigation is not over.

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Centre County rallies around Mount Nittany teacher

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — As it often does, the Centre County community is rallying around one of its own.

Jamie Barbarich Covol is an Autistic Support Teacher at the Mount Nittany Elementary School in State College.

She also has a brain tumor. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, there will be a Team Snap 5K race/walk at Tudek Park in State College. Pre-registration for the race ends on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Kerri Warner is a friend and colleague of Barbarich Covol. She’s one of the race organizers.

“She is one of the most positive people I’ve ever met,” Warner said. “She is just so positive. She makes every day count. I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s just a good person all around.”

This will be the second year for the race.

“It was started last year by a parent of one of her students,” Warner explained. “They were just talking and thought it would be a good thing.”

Barbarich Covol was diagnosed with a brain tumor nine years ago. Since then, she has inspired many.

“This journey has been like a race with a series of hills and valleys,” Barbarich Covol said. “This year has proved to be one of those hills. We are very optimistic about the future and are in no way complaining.”

Proceeds from the race will be donated to the National Brain Tumor Society.

Last year, Warner said that they expected around 100 people to take part in the event and 400 showed up.

“She is very loved,” Warner said.

Warner said that you don’t have to be a runner — or even a walker — to take part.

“You can just make a monetary donation if you like. You don’t have to run. We do the race first, but we also have the fun run for families,” Warner said.

There will be a large contingent from Mount Nittany Elementary School, according to Warner.

“A lot of her students go and they like to run through

IF YOU GO What: Team Snap 5K race/walk When: 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Tudek Park Cost: $20 per individual; $30 per family; children under 6 are free More info: Email amallison01@comcast.net

Lunsford, from page 1 that allows child victims of crime to navigate the court system with a dog, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County and the county’s DUI Court Program.

“I have a deep passion for serving this community as well as serving the people who make it ‘Happy Valley’,” Lunsford said in the statement. “I can guarantee that my service to the community will not end with my retirement.”

The county is still able to elect a new judge in the November municipal election, and parties nominate candidates by Sept. 14. Jodi Neidig from Centre County’s Elections Office said the Department of State deals will all judicial nominations.

Lunsford’s decision comes as the county is caught in several lawsuits and ongoing Right to Know controversies between the county and district attorney.

State College defense attorney Bernard Cantorna and other defense attorneys filed right-to-know requests seeking Lunsford’s phone records and members of the District Attorney’s Office.

The request revealed text messages between Lunsford and Stacy Parks Miller, and assistant district attorney Nathan Boob and Lindsay Foster over a period where Lunsford was hearing cases.

The Centre County Gazette previously reported that Cantorna said, “The number of texts, including during trial from the bench, are improper and raise reasonable questions regarding the impartiality of the court.”

Catorna said during the three-day trial involving Jalene McClure, who was convicted for aggravated assault of a child, Lunsford exchanged 152 text messages with Foster.

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THERE WILL BE a 5K run/walk held in honor of Jamie Barbarich Covol. She’s pictured here with her family, from left, Braylan Covol, Brian Covol and Layton Covol. the finish line repeatedly,” Warner said with a laugh. “This year, we’re going to have a lot of activities for the kids to do while they’re waiting.”

With the race just a couple of weeks away, Warner said that everyone is getting geared up for the event.

“I think everyone is excited. We’re all dying our hair purple Saturday (before the race). We all dyed our hair purple last year. This year, I think we have 95 people signed up to get their hair dyed,” Warner said.

Even though Barbarich Covol teaches at Mount Nittany Elementary, the event has become popular district-wide.

“It’s exciting … our school got involved and a lot of other schools in the district got involved. It was really kind of nice,” Warner said.

It’s a reflection of the community, Warner said.

“When something like this happens and you see the community come together, it’s really awesome,” Warner said.

Barbarich Covol agrees.

“We can’t control what happens to us but we can control our attitude,” she said. “We are very blessed to live in this wonderful community with wonderful people, and no matter what happens to me, I know my children will be OK.” Cost to take part in the race is $20 per individual and $30 per family. Children under 6 are free.

For more information about the race, contact Ann Mallison at amallison01@comcast.net.

District attorneys did not see the content of the messages, and Lunsford maintained that he was not bias and that the texts were not related the case.

In December, Centre County President Judge Tom Kistler banned Lunsford from hearing criminal cases with the exception of the DUI court for reasons that he did not publicize.

There were also allegations that Lunsford removed documents from public files of the cases he was presiding over, including an attempt to remove him as the presiding judge.

A letter from Kristler to Lunsford dated in November said that Lunsford did not return certain file exhibits, including exhibits from the McClure case, to the county’s Prothonotary Office on two occasions. In a letter to the prothonotary Debra Immel, Lunsford said the issue was a misunderstanding and was not aware that the exhibits were part of the original records.

The Centre County Solicitor Louis Glantz has said that the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania is also investigating Lunsford.

Before his term as a Court of Common Pleas judge started in 2006, Lunsford served as a magisterial judge, as a district justice for Ferguson, Patton, College and Halfmoon townships and in the public defenders office.

“He has made an incredible and positive impact in Cen-

tre County that will be felt for years to come,” said Lunsford’s spokesperson Vinh Vuong. “We are fortunate that he will remain a leader in our community and continue to give back.”

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

HALEY NELSON/For the Gazette

THE INTERSECTION of Curtin Road and North Atherton Street was the scene of an accident that took the life of a Penn State student.

Crash, from page 1 a pedestrian tunnel or bridge to improve safety at the North Atherton Street and Park Avenue intersection.

PennDOT is also reconstructing Atherton Street, which is a state highway, in a multi-phase construction project that could last for the next five or so years, said Mark Whitefield, the borough’s public works director.

“The next section is from Aaron Drive to Park Avenue.

We are obviously working with PennDOT in what physical changes may be made to the intersection to improve safety,” Whitfield added.

State College Police are also collecting data about the intersection using cameras that PennDOT installed.

With police still investigating the most recent crash, Whitfield could not say the accident is related to the safety concerns that the two accidents at North Atherton Street and Park Avenue brought to light.

“We will take a look once police are done with investigation in terms of who is at fault and what happened and if there is anything we can do from an engineering standpoint,” Whitfield said.

Eiben was working toward his master’s thesis in a fiveyear engineering program and was also interning at Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant.

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PENNS VALLEY Area High School students paid tribute to fellow student Nick Castellano, who recently passed away.

Penns Valley wears red for fallen student

By SAMANTHA BASTRESS

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SPRING MILLS — For Penns Valley Area High School’s senior class, this year’s first day of school was also a day of remembrance.

Nick Castellano, a rising senior and beloved member of the Penns Valley community, passed away in June as a result of an automobile accident. More than 200 people honored Nick by wearing his favorite color, red, on Aug. 31.

Penns Valley seniors Margaret Dunkelberger and Taylor Shook organized the event, which was a huge success.

Dunkleberger and Shook also made more than 90 red pinon ribbons to distribute to students.

“Twenty out of the 26 kids in my English class were wearing red,” Dunkelberger said. “Those who were not wearing red had ribbons on.”

“The first day of school was an emotional battle ... it was hard, but the amount of people wearing red was overwhelming,” Shook said. “No one forgot Nick. He was definitely still there.”

Students weren’t the only ones wearing red in honor of Castellano. Penns Valley High School alumni, teachers, parents, community members and even family pets sported red that day.

Mackenzie Wenrick, a 2015 graduate of Penns Valley, wore red while starting her college career at Gannon University. “In addition to being a day to remember a wonderful friend, ‘Wear Red for Nick Day’ allowed me and so many others to honor what an incredible impact Nick had made on the community and beyond,” Wenrick said.

Castellano was an active member of the student and Penns Valley communities. He was a student at both Penns Valley Area High School and Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, and also was a member of the backstage crew for Penns Valley’s spring musicals. In addition to school activities, Castellano worked at Woodward Camp, and loved to fish, hunt and spend time outdoors.

In addition to “Wear Red for Nick Day,” Penns Valley seniors are also planning other memorial events throughout the year. Burton Peese, another member of Penns Valley’s senior class, will be dedicating his senior project to Castellano. All proceeds will go to a scholarship in Castellano’s honor.

Castellano’s high school sweetheart, Allison Zerby, is organizing “Hat Day,” inspired by Nick’s love of baseball caps. “‘Wear Red for Nick Day’ meant a lot to me because seeing lots of people wear red showed a lot of respect for him. He was a wonderful friend, and this was a great way of remembering him,” Zerby said. “I hope to see lots of people wear their hats on Jan. 7, Nick’s birthday, to show their respect again for our wonderful angel.”

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Nearly 6,000 adults trained to fight child sexual abuse

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — One in 10 children will suffer some form of sexual abuse before their 18th birthday, according to Darkness to Light, a national nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and educates on child sexual abuse.

Using Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children training program, Centre County is fighting that statistic.

By mid-August, 5,822 adults in Centre County — or about 5 percent of the adult population — went through the two-anda-half-hour Stewards of Children preventative child sexual abuse training.

Darkness to Light encourages every community to educate 5 percent of its population to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, creating a foundation for widespread social change, according to a press release. The 5 percent tipping point increases the chance that every child in the county will come in contact with at least one adult who has taken the training.

“Five percent is a small, attainable goal that has a dramatic effect on community prevention efforts,” said Darkness to Light director of program Cindy McElhinney in a press release.

The 5 percent tipping point in Centre County comes after a three-and-a-halfyear collaboration between the Youth Service Bureau, Centre County Women’s Resource Center, Centre County United Way and the YMCA of Centre County in response to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

After the Sandusky scandal came to light, “We all looked at each other and said, ‘What can we do to better educate our community on sexual abuse?’,” said Howard Long, CEO and president of the YMCA of Centre County.

The four organizations brainstormed on what they could do to create a “cultural shift” in the community, said Jody Althouse, director of outreach and communication at the Centre County Women’s Resource Center.

The answer was Stewards of Children, which Long said was the only evidencebased program on the subject.

When the program first came to Centre County just over three years ago, the collaborated organizations reached out to schools, police departments, churches and other community groups.

“At first it was a real grassroots effort to get the word out, but once the word was out, participation was exponential,” Long said.

While the county has met Darkness to Light’s recommended population percentage, the organizations continue to offer the training to any interested adults through community training sessions, online or privately.

The YMCA of Centre County has free community training scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 10. Mary DeArmitt, of the YMCA of Centre County, said the organization can also send facilitators to administer the training privately to interested organizations, businesses and agencies.

“You are supposed to aim for tipping point, but we are not ending in our efforts.

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ONE IN 10 CHILDREN will suffer some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime. The Darkness to Light program aims to educate the community.

We will do free training for whoever requests it,” Althouse said.

Putting the tipping point aside, Stewards of Children has benefited the community internally, with many adults who go through the training disclosing their own sexual abuse as a child for the first time.

“For some of them, they are getting help for the first time. This program is giving them a voice that they never had before,” Althouse said.

It is also changing the perception of the adults who go through the training. That’s 5 percent of the population that previously did not know how to protect a child who might be a victim of sexual abuse, or who to report the abuse to, Long said.

“It’s a happy but bitter celebration, all in the same sense,” Long said. “You are happy you have reached so many people, but the content it heavy. It’s a tough conversation.”

New parking changes announced for PSU football games

By VICTORIA F. LEONARDO StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State football team will launch its 129th home opener Saturday, Sept. 12, against the Buffalo Bulls with a traditional noon kickoff in Happy Valley.

Fans will see an improved ADA parking location. Some attending the game will find their parking lot has a new exit.

Gameday parking lots will open at 7 a.m. Like last season, the Nittany Lions will arrive at the intersection of Curtin and Porter roads at 9:30 a.m. to walk into Beaver Stadium’s south tunnel through an aisle of fans and family. Members of the Penn State Blue Band, Lionettes and cheerleadering squad will help welcome this year’s team in a pep rally along Curtin Road at 9 a.m.

Student Gate A will open at 10 a.m. Public gates will open at 10:30 a.m.

The Beaver Stadium ticket office, located Gate E, will open at 8 a.m.

PARKING EXIT CHANGES FOR TWO LOTS

Patrons who park in either Lot 12 or the Brown Lot will depart the lots from exits different than those used in previous seasons.

Fans who park in Lot 12 will exit from the same location they entered off Park Avenue, turning right (westbound).

Patrons who park in the Brown Lot will exit from the southeast corner of the lot, near the farmhouse, and follow the road to Park Avenue, where they will be able to turn left or right.

In addition to the parking lot changes, a $3.75 million maintenance project began in July and will continue after the 2015 season at Beaver Stadium. The project includes the resealing of concrete in the lower bowl, concourses and the north upper deck. Some of the building will be repainted at the ground levels.

The exterior of the Beaver Stadium press box has been painted and inside there is new carpeting, windows and paint throughout the facility.

IMPROVED ADA PARKING LOCATIONS FOR THIS SEASON

Parking for ADA patrons will be improved this season, with several changes still being implemented, as announced in January. Shuttle service will available before and after every game from the ADA parking lots listed below, dropping off and picking up fans near the ADA entrance on the west side of Beaver Stadium near Gate B or Porter Road near Gate A. The post-game shuttle service to return fans to the ADA parking lot will run for as long as there is a waiting line after the game ends. n Patrons with ADA season parking will be able to park on first-come, first-served

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Blood in urine often an important warning sign HERSHEY — Blood in the urine can be a scary sight, yet it is a symptom many people ignore until it is bad enough to land them in a hospital emergency department.

Hematuria, as the condition is called, can be caused by a number of things — some of which are more serious than others, but all of which merit a visit to the family doctor. Generally, blood in the urine indicates a condition with the urinary organs including bladder, kidneys or ureters.

Possible causes include kidney stones or, in men, an enlarged prostate. In a smaller percentage of cases, the symptom can be a sign of something more serious such as kidney, ureter, prostate or bladder cancer.

Unfortunately, many people do not seek care for hematuria. In fact, fewer than 50 percent of women who experience the condition ever see a urologist for it.

“Maybe it goes away at some point, and they are reassured not to worry about it. A majority of women attribute it to infection or their menstrual period,” said Dr. Jay Raman, associate professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Urology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Guidelines from the American Urological Association recommend seeking a professional opinion the first time it happens.

A doctor’s expertise and a urine specimen can determine, first of all, whether it is indeed blood. Eating foods such as red beets or rhubarb can discolor the urine,

as can dehydration, certain medications and strenuous exercise that causes muscle breakdown.

Microscopic examination of a urine specimen can determine the presence of blood cells, bacteria or crystals that could suggest infections or kidney stones. Specialists recommend imaging of the kidneys and ureters that drain them for a more detailed investigation of underlying causes.

“We can use different protocols on CAT scans to look for potential causes such as tumors, stones or foreign bodies,” Raman said.

Problem is, only a quarter of patients who have blood in their urine ever get imaging to check for such conditions. “Whatever the cause, early detection allows us to find the problem and discuss options for managing it,” Raman said.

In addition to imaging, AUA guidelines recommend a cystoscopy — a procedure that sends a tiny camera up into the bladder to see problems with the bladder or prostate that may not be seen with other scans.

“Most patients are not thrilled about having a procedure like that done — and unfortunately only 10 to 15 percent of patients with hematuria get that,” Raman said. “But, we consider it an essential component of evaluation.”

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copy,” Raman said. “If your scan looks OK and you skip that, you could miss a diagnosis. The ideal situation is to realize that blood in the urine is something significant and seek medical care before you end up in the ER with a problem that is really bad.”

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RUNNERS AND WALKERS recently took part in the Happy Camper 5K Run/Walk at the Grange Fair.

Grange Fair features first-ever 5K

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CONNIE GAVLOCK, left, a nurse with Centre Home Care, and Patricia Kidder, a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, performed blood pressure screenings at the Centre County Grange Fair on Aug. 22.

CENTRE HALL — On Aug. 29, Penn State Hershey Medical Group in State College hosted the first Happy Camper 5K Run/Walk at the Centre County Grange Fair.

“We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Grange Fair and our sponsors in a partnership to promote lifelong health through events like the Happy Camper 5K,” said Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, associate dean for clinical affairs at the University Park Regional Campus and medical director of Penn State Sports Medicine. Sebastianelli presented awards following the event.

The initial Happy Camper 5K hosted 183 participants, ages 3 to 85. The event brought in more than $2,500 for local youth running clubs in Centre, Mifflin and Juniata counties.

Chip timing was utilized and awards were given to the first-, second- and thirdplace winners in each age group and the overall winners in men’s, women’s and children’s open, masters and youth divisions. Prizes also were awarded to the following: oldest participant, youngest participant, longest distance traveled, most years camping at the fair and most family members participating.

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Derdel, Kline transition New director of volunteer resources named to Mount Nittany Physician Group STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the move of Dr. Jerome Derdel and physician assistant Angelica Kline to Mount Nittany Physician Group Radiation Oncology.

Derdel, director of radiation oncology, has been providing cancer care for more than 30 years at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy, and completed his residency in radiation therapy and nuclear medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he was selected as chief resident. He was an assistant professor at Thomas JefferJEROME DERDEL son University for two years before he began his career in State College.

Derdel also is a clinical assistant professor of radiology for Penn State University College of Medicine, and has several appointments at Mount Nittany Medical Center, including medical director of the cancer program, chairman for the cancer conference and cancer committee, and a member of the radiation safety committee.

Kline attended Saint Francis University in Loretto, where she received her physician assistant degree, and has worked with Derdel for more than nine years. Prior to working in radiation oncology, she worked for eight years in general surgery/urology, 12 years in internal medicine and three years in medical oncology.

Mount Nittany Physician Group Radiation Oncology is located in the ANGELICA KLINE Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

For more information, visit www.mountnittany.org.

Mount Nittany welcomes new radiation oncologist STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of radiation oncologist Dr. Veeral Patel to Mount Nittany Physician Group.

“Most people believe radiation oncology is purely a technical field without much patient interaction, but the amount of contact I have with my patients on a daily basis is the greatest reward of my specialty,” said Patel.

“I have the opportunity to help them get through difficult moments in their lives and also celebrate the good ones with them as well.”

Patel obtained his medical degree from the former University of MediVEERAL PATEL cine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J. He completed his residency in internal medicine from UMDNJ and his residency in radiation oncology from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. Mount Nittany Physician Group Radiation Oncology is located in the Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

“As a radiation oncologist, I strive to provide my patients with a personalized approach to their cancer care,” Patel said. “Oncology is a constantly evolving field of medicine that requires working with other Mount Nittany Physician Group providers to deliver the best care to every patient that walks through our doors. My goal is that each of my patients can stay right here in State College and still get the best treatment available.”

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STATE COLLEGE — A weight loss support group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave. in State College.

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“I’m really excited to be a part of the Mount Nittany Health family and to be working with an awesome group of volunteers. The volunteers’ involvement and commitment to the community is incredible,” said Thompson.

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

PSU training grad students in online teaching

By HILARY APPLEMAN Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Graduate students traditionally teach the way they were taught. But more and more they are finding themselves teaching in online classrooms, where the old rules don’t necessarily apply.

The new Graduate Student Online Teaching Certificate program is being offered to Penn State graduate students for the first time this fall with the goal of improving the quality of instruction online.

Larry Boggess, director of online facLAURENCE ulty development for Penn State World BOGGESS Campus, had hoped to attract 30 students to the course. So far, more than 350 have enrolled from across Penn State’s colleges and campuses.

“There’s a hunger from grad students for this kind of specialized training,” Boggess said.

The free one-semester course, which

begins in mid-September, will teach specific skills such as managing online discussions, encouraging student engagement and helping instructors develop their online presence.

Boggess sees the program as a way to improve instruction for online students and support the next generation of online faculty, as well as a good career move for graduate students.

Instructors teaching online face challenges such as distance and asynchronicity — students completing assignments on their own schedules during the week, Boggess said.

“You have to change your teaching to fit the digital learning space,” he said.

“Part of it is becoming much more aware of your communication with students and really using interactive spaces — discussion boards, letters from faculty, personal videos — all those kinds of techniques you don’t need face-to-face.”

Boggess said the program is a sign of Penn State’s commitment to making its expanding online programs the best they can be.

Penn State already offers an online teaching certificate for faculty and specific courses on subjects such as teaching military students online.

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PENN STATE graduate students can now learn to be better online teachers by taking a new course being offered.

Penn State’s financial literacy manager offers tips UNIVERSITY PARK — Leaving home for college can mean adjusting to more than roommates and college course loads. To succeed on their own, students should also know how to manage their budgets, credit cards and student loan debt.

Penn State financial literacy manager Daad Rizk has compiled a list of six basic financial tips to help students successfully adapt to life away from home. n Establish smart goals and stick to a budget.

Just as you set goals for your academic college experience, apply the same principles to your finances — in college and beyond. Start with a monthly budget and graduate to a semester, year or duration-of-your-degree budget.

This will help you understand the full cost of your education and how much financial aid is available to offset the cost. Practice tracking expenses to make sure you have enough to cover your basic living expenses. Find a method that works for you to manage your money — whether it’s a cell phone app, an online spreadsheet, a ready-to-use software program or simple pen and paper. n Open saving and checking accounts and practice saving.

Every student should have both a savings and a checking account to learn financial responsibility and accountability. Communicate with your parents and set expectations, such as planning ahead for bills and allowing enough time for parents to deposit money into your account. In return, challenge yourself to live within your means.

Today, banking is mostly online and financial transactions show up immediately in account records. But, you still need to keep track of your account balances to make sure you don’t overdraw and spend money you don’t have.

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self every now and then — just keep your focus on the real purpose of being in college. n Build your credit history safely and wisely.

College is a chance to start building a good credit history. Getting a credit card is a serious responsibility. You can use credit cards to your advantage to build your credit history and establish a good financial reputation for life.

Credit cards should offer a reasonable interest rate, good rewards and no annual fees. One card should be enough to establish credit.

Remember, never charge more than you can pay in full and on time each billing cycle. n Get a part-time job or take an additional class.

Find part-time, occasional or seasonal work to contribute toward your educational and living expenses — as long as that work doesn’t negatively affect your academic success. Many studies suggest that working part time in college teaches students time budgeting and money management skills and instills a sense of self-accomplishment, in addition to providing work experience.

But, since many schools such as Penn State cap tuition at a flat rate for 12 or more credit hours, you should compare the money you’ll make from a part-time job to the tuition savings of taking an additional class that could help you graduate on time. If part-time employment during the semester doesn’t make sense, look for occasional or seasonal work during holiday or summer breaks. n Practice smart borrowing of student loans.

Take a few minutes and use My Smart Borrowing, a service of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, to assess student loan borrowing capacity in light of potential future income. It offers five great tips for borrowing loans including researching job availability in your chosen field before selecting your major, educating your-

Graphic courtesy Penn State University

SIX BACK-TO-SCHOOL financial tips can aid college students. self on the many loan options available before borrowing, and borrowing realistically.

There is a link to the service on the Penn State Office of Student Aid website that all students can use: http://studentaid.psu.edu/understand-financial-debt. n Seek out additional financial education.

At Penn State, the Student Financial Education Center offers free in-person, student-to-student financial education on subjects such as budgeting, credit cards and student loan debt management. In addition, the MoneyCounts Financial Literacy Series offers a free monthly workshop open to students and the general public. More information is available at https://financialliteracy.psu. edu/.

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Coburn’s Crickfest celebrates conservation

By SAM STITZER

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COBURN — The Penns Valley Conservation Association hosted its 13th annual Crickfest in Coburn Park on Sept. 6. “Crick,” a slang term for “creek,” is an appropriate name for the event, since Elk Creek and Pine Creek both flow into Penns Creek at Coburn.

The PVCA fundraising event celebrates conservation of the environment and watershed, and attracts hundreds of citizens of Penns Valley and the surrounding area each year. The PVCA serves as a steward of the Upper Penns Creek watershed and all its communities. The organization works to protect and conserve Penns Valley’s waters, farmlands and forests, as well as the heritage upon which its rural quality of life depends. PVCA also organizes and supports activities that promote healthy natural systems and foster local economies.

Profits from Crickfest help to finance the PVCA’s environmental education program in the Penns Valley Area School District, and many other projects.

This year’s Crickfest featured live music, local foods, a petting zoo and fun and educational activities for the whole family. Several nonprofit conservation-oriented groups had display booths set up to inform the public of their goals and activities. The rural setting of Coburn provided a great display of the natural environment and emphasized the need to preserve it.

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RUBBER DUCKS race to the finish line during a popular Crickfest event. er’s Creek Environmental Center, introduced visitors to an American kestrel, also known as a sparrow hawk, a predatory bird in the falcon family. She described the kestrel’s hunting technique of hovering in the air with rapid wing beats, then diving at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour on its prey, which consist of mice, small birds, lizards and grasshoppers.

McAfee said the kestrel is found

in many North American locations in a wide variety of habitats.

Rubber duck races have always been a very popular event at Crickfest. Entrants in this event purchased numbered yellow rubber ducks, which were released en masse in a swift-flowing section of Penns Creek. Prizes were awarded to the first few ducks to cross the finish line, located about 60 yards downstream.

Spectators cheered as the ducks rode the swift, midstream channel. Four heats were run hourly during the afternoon, attracting many entrants and spectators.

A popular children’s activity was launching water rockets. The launch area had stations housing vertical pieces of plastic water pipe with rubber seals on the bottoms. Each child could fill a 2-liter soda bottle about a third

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full of water, then place it inverted on the pipe.

A tire pump was connected to the pipe and the kids pumped up the air pressure in the bottle, then pulled a string releasing the bottle, blasting the plastic rockets, which sprayed out streams of water, high into the air. The trick was getting the right balance of water and air pressure into the bottles. When all was right, rockets often flew higher than the nearby trees.

In the live music tent, The Up Texas Chapel Choir entertained a large crowd of spectators with their harmonious renditions of songs done in a style reminiscent of The Mamas and the Papas of the 1960s. Several other musicians took their turns on the stage, delighting the crowds throughout the afternoon.

In the park’s covered pavilion, a silent auction and a raffle were held. Many donated items, including handmade pieces, original artwork, gift certificates and more were featured.

Among the items for auction was a coat rack made from a recycled barn board made by Clay Chiles, of Boalsburg. Chiles specializes in creating useful and beautiful items from things that are old and discarded. His work is seen at many fairs in the area.

Lauren Smith donated a mosaic-framed mirror made by Mitzi Fry, of Irwin. The mosaic was made using broken pieces of vintage china, and was purchased by Smith at the 2015 People’s Choice Arts Festival specifically for donation to the Crickfest auction.

Sales planned for weekend MILESBURG — The Advent Church and Historical Museum will hold a yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 11, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.

12, at the church grounds, 1202 Moose Run Road in Milesburg.

The sale is an annual fundraiser to support the restoration and maintenance of the property and grounds. Toys, books, clothes, kitchenware and plants, as well as pies, cookies and other baked goods, will be available both days.

The church, which was built in 1849, and the museum will be open for tours. The church is available for memorial services, weddings and other appropriate occasions. The museum has genealogy information on local families.

Volunteers to work are needed. For more information, contact Judy at (814) 355-1140 or Charlotte at (814) 3554166.

Veteran’s Day dinner scheduled STATE COLLEGE — The State College Elks Lodge will hold a Veterans Day dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Mountain View Country Club.

For more information, contact Jack McKinley at (814) 238-2724 or Vernon Crawford at (814) 880-0211. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Nov. 5.

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DURING A RECENT State College Elks Lodge event, Exalted Ruler Chris Carver, right, accepted a charter renewal from Cub Scout Pack No. 82 leader Andy Mylin. The State College Elks are a long-term sponsor of the pack.

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Garden Club to meet BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St. in Bellefonte.

Penn State master gardeners Chris Igo and Katie Frieden will demonstrate how to plant a succulent garden on a pumpkin. Attendees should bring a small- to mediumsized pumpkin, succulents, glue (clear gel tack glue is recommended), dried flowers, seed pods, acorns, sea oats, clippers, scissors and garden gloves.

Guests are welcome.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Steve Wheeler at wheeler1969@comcast.net or call (814) 353-1255.

Children’s program set BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden will host “Something’s Rottin’ in the Garden” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 203 N. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte.

Children are invited to attend the program to find out how laundry lint, bananas peels, shredded paper and other stinky things can make a garden grow bright and beautiful.

The program is free for children of all ages; participants must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call (814) 355-4174.

Community concert planned

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BELLEFONTE ELKS LODGE No 1094 demonstrated its commitment to communities in its service area by participating in the 2015 Centre County Grange and Encampment Fair Parade.

SPRING MILLS — A community concert and picnic will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, behind The Fellowship Bible Church, 642 Lower Georges Valley Road in Spring Mills.

Food and drinks will be provided for the picnic. The concert begins at 6 p.m. The performers will be The Covalts, Pastor Andrew and Joy Cooley.

The event will be held rain or shine and is open to the public. Those attending are asked to bring a lawn chair.

For more information, call (814) 422-8640.

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Nonprofit founded by Penn Staters named semifinalist in prestigious contest

By JAIME ROSENBERG StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Arbitrator Intelligence, a nonprofit organization founded

by Penn State law professors, has a chance at being named one of the most innovative legal organizations in the world.

The group has been chosen as a semifinalist in the 2015 Innovating Justice Challenge, which carries a prize of more than $20,000 to take their commitment to transparency in international arbitration to the next level.

The public is invited to participate in the online vote for the annual competition — organized by the Hague Institute for the Internationalization of Law — which awards the best legal innovations worldwide. Following voting, three organizations will move to the next round.

Arbitrator Intelligence’s panel of founding members is run by Penn State Law professor Catherine Rogers and includes Penn State professors Scott Gartner, C. Lee Giles and Christopher Zorn, as well as Penn State Law alumnus and postgraduate fellow Alexander Wiker and University of Kansas School of Law professor Christopher R. Drahozal. Created last year, the goal of Arbitrator Intelligence is to increase easy access to crucial information in the arbitrator selection process.

“The idea behind Arbitrator Intelligence is to use contemporary ways to make the arbitration process more transparent,” said Christopher Zorn. “One of the ways we do that is by having an open web-based database that allows people to find information about arbitrators that they need to know, including biographic information

and how an arbitrator tends to rule in an argument.”

The organization aims to provide reliable and relevant information about arbitrators in order to make the selection process fair, as well as create an equal opportunity for new and diverse arbitrators, said Zorn. Smaller countries or parties involved in international arbitration who are not massively wealthy have traditionally been at a disadvantage, but the Arbitrator Intelligence database is aimed at creating more equal footing.

This database is the proposal that Arbitrator Intelligence submitted for the Innovative Justice Challenge, which was chosen as one of 60 semifinalists out of 250 submissions.

The three organizations with the most votes, along with three wildcard organizations chosen by HiiL, will advance to the next round and have the opportunity to present their innovations at the Peace Palace in the Hague Institute in the Netherlands.

“Because we are a nonprofit organization, we don’t have the amount of funding we need to do everything we want to do,” said Rogers. “What’s special about this competition is that if we get enough votes to go to the next round, we get to present the database to prestigious group that supports justice innovation.”

At the institute will be big companies such as Google, Apple and Microsoft, which provide both the support and financial funding needed for the nonprofit organization, said Rogers.

Voting for the competition is open until Thursday, Sept. 17, and can be done at http://bit.ly/arbintel.

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Vonada Gap Road to close SPRING MILLS — Vonada Gap Road T463 will be closed the week of Monday, Sept. 14.

Gregg Township received a grant through Pennsylvania’s Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program to perform maintenance on the road.

For more information, call the township office at (814) 422-8218 or visit www.greggtownship.org.

Pig roast planned for Sept. 19 SNOW SHOE — The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails/Carns Equipment pig roast will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Gillentown Trailhead.

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PENN STATE’S Lunar Lion team first joined the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition in 2011.

Lunar Lion withdraws from competition

By JAIME ROSENBERG StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — With a nearing deadline, Penn State’s Lunar Lion team has announced its withdrawal from the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition.

The decision came after the university brought in a review panel — consisting of specialists in areas of planetary landing systems, program formulation and space exploration — in order to evaluate the progress of the team’s preparation for the competition as well as the Lunar Lion team’s program overall.

The group joined the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition back in 2011 as the challenge’s only university-led team. The competition set a challenge for all participating teams to attempt to construct a privately funded spacecraft that would meet multiple exploration and imaging tasks and land on the moon by Thursday, Dec. 31.

The team was highly praised by the panel for the handson experience offered in safety measures, media relations and propulsion, as well as the clear determination and passion shown for the team’s goal of landing its spacecraft on the moon.

However, even with all the progress made, the panel decided that the team would not be able to obtain that goal by the competition’s given time constraint.

“Being a part of the XPRIZE was exciting and inspir-

ing to our students,” said Michael Paul, director of Space Systems Initiatives, at Penn State’s Applied Research Lab. “But, the competition required us to work on a timeline that just wasn’t feasible for space exploration, at least not yet.”

Recommendations and advice for the program were also given to the team by the panel. With the help of the panel, the team is in the process of creating a class offering credit for its contributing students.

“I was so impressed with caliber of people who came to be part of the review panel,” said Paul. “It was the exact kind of sharp, skeptical and inquisitive group you need.”

Although the team has withdrawn from the competition, it has no plans to slow down its plans for space exploration. The program is working to finish the final integration of its rocket-powered prototype and hopes to conduct protocol flight tests by the end of the semester, said Paul.

With the help of sponsor support and donations, the team has grown into a program filled with hundreds of students with studies in areas ranging from public relations to business to physics.

“We want to continue to recruit students who want to be part of this side of Penn State and grow them into leaders. Our students are not just getting jobs, they’re getting the jobs they want,” said Paul. “There is no end in sight for this program. We want NASA to say Penn State is the place to go.”

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Family Matters

Get kids excited to learn with these fun ideas Many kids love the prospect of learning, while others may need a bit of motivation. But parents can get kids on board with a little encouragement and creativity to make learning fun. Here are some ideas to get kids excited to learn: n Library visits By making a run-of-the-mill trip to the library seem like a true adventure, kids will associate books with intrigue at an impressionable age. The librarian can point out the best titles for inspiring learning and fun.

Time visits to occur during your local branch’s storytelling hour or other early childhood programming.

Also, be sure to sign your child up for a personal library card, which will be a source of pride at the circulation desk and put your child on the path of reading enrichment. n Learning tablets To give kids an extra edge in learning, consider a fun-yet-educational tablet.

With some tablets designed specifically for children, Web access and communication apps are limited to protect children and parents are free to manage these controls. These tablets also come with apps that encourage creativing and learning.

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come way for kids to interact with digital media,” said Dr. Eric Klopfer, platform learning expert and member of the expert panel at VTech, a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. “Touch interfaces and well-crafted content have meant an easy-on ramp for many children who learn through this technology.” n Board game night After dinner, gather round the table a second time. From classic word games that challenge one to stretch the limits of his or her vocabulary, to trivia games testing science and world history knowledge, board games have the potential to bring the family together and also to educate. Be sure to check the box for age-appropriate guidance. n Sweeten the deal Consider creating a rewards chart where children can track their progress as they meet learning goals. It can be an effective way to motivate kids to try new ways of learning and work hard to reach a goal. You can find many free downloadable charts online.

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By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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UNIVERSITY PARK — For the second consecutive year, the Penn State game against Temple tipped on a late, thirdquarter interception during a tied game.

Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, Temple made that pick this year.

With just over two minutes to play in the third quarter of a 10-10 game, Temple’s Sharif Finch intercepted a Christian Hackenberg pass at the Penn State 28 and returned it 26 yards to the 2-yard line. Two plays later, quarterback P.J. Walker took it in to give the Owls a 17-10 lead, and they never looked back from there.

Beside the interception, Temple also got 10 sacks, 149 yards rushing, 317 yards of total offense and its first victory over Penn State since 1941. The final score was 27-10.

A loss like that was obviously not in the Lions’ plans for the opener of James Franklin’s second season, but fortunately they will not have much time to rue their misfortunes. Game 2 against the 1-0 Buffalo Bulls will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon in Beaver Stadium, and Buffalo is not a team coming in to obligingly lose and pick up a paycheck.

Buffalo beat up Albany, 51-14, on Sept.

5 in the debut of new head coach Lance Leipold. Leipold came to Buffalo from Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he complied an amazing 109-6 overall record and won six Division III National Championships in eight years. He was National Coach of the Year six times, and he reached 100 career victories faster than any other coach in NCAA history at any level.

His 110th win came against Albany, and it was over by halftime.

Buffalo ran up 467 yards of offense against Albany, cruised out to a 24-7 halftime lead, and closed it out with another 27 points in the second half. The 51 points was the most Buffalo ever scored in an opening game.

Senior quarterback Joe Licata completed 20 of 26 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Licata has been starting for the Bulls since his sophomore season and has a career completion percentage of over 60 percent (563 for 936). He’s thrown for

a total of 6,762 yards and 62 touchdowns with just 22 interceptions, and he averages just under 200 yards per game.

Junior Anthone Taylor ran 17 timse for 104 yards against Albany and scored two touchdowns. He’s rushed for just over 2,000 yards in his career and scored 17 touchdowns.

Jordan Johnson and Johnathan Hawkins also combined for 21 carries and 106 yards, so Buffalo has a three-man rotation in the backfield.

Licata’s completions were spread out to eight different receivers, with Mason Schreck, Jacob Martinez and Matt Weiser catching 13 between them. Martinez and Marcus McGill scored the two passing touchdowns, and Martinez also scored on an 86-yard punt return.

Buffalo did not have a turnover, but the Bulls recovered a fumble, intercepted two passes and sacked Albany quarterback D.J. Crook twice.

“I’m very excited about this win,” Liepold said, “but like I told our team, I hope the focus can now go on the team.

It is going to take every player to get this thing done and we will work hard and take it a day at a time.

“Joe Licata is just so calm and he has a great feel for the game. He is everything you want out of your senior quarterback and leader.

“We want to build a program. We want to build a fan base. It’s a football passionate area. We want to build a place where people want to be in the Northtowns on Saturday and the Southtowns on Sunday.

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PENN STATE running back Akeel Lynch was one of the bright spots for the Nittany Lions against Temple, rushing for 78 yards on 10 carries in a 27-10 loss.

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BACK I think that would be really special.”

Penn State, on the other hand, is coming off a difficult loss. It’s safe to say that everything that could go wrong for the Nittany Lions did go wrong. After the first quarter, where Penn State scored all of its points, the Lions struggled to run the ball.

Christian Hackenberg was sacked 10 times in the game, and he labored all afternoon with getting balls to his receivers. When he did, some of the passes were dropped in drive-extending situations, and then there was the interception by Finch that was originally called a pick-six but then moved back to the two.

The call delayed Temple’s touchdown by two plays, but in either case, that score changed the posture of the game.

Penn State managed only 180 yards of offense, and only 77 net yards rushing.

Hackenberg completed 11 of 25 for 103 yards, but he was hurried all afternoon and rarely had time to look downfield.

The Penn State defense was not lit up, but Temple’s Jahad Thomas ran for 135 yards and Walker threw for another 143.

Penn State also lost the services of middle linebacker Nayeem Wartman-White for the season with a leg injury.

“We came in at halftime and talked about what we needed to do,” Franklin said, “but, again, it comes down to protection and running the ball. We are not able to do that right now so we need to make those corrections and do a better job of it.

“We have work to do. I am just as disappointed as everyone who watched the game (and) so are our players.”

Penn State had seven new starters at Temple, and there were a noticeable number of true freshmen on the field in a variety of positions.

In addition, Penn State has a long history of rebounding from losses — even ones as disheartening as this one.

All the media predictions and forecasts about how many wins Penn State will get are pretty much all out the window now. The focus is for the Nittany Lions to get Bounce back, Page 22

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Temple Sept. 5 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Result: (L) 27-10 Attendance: 69,176

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Buffalo Sept. 12 Beaver Stadium Time: Noon TV: ESPN2/ESPNU

Rutgers Sept. 19 Beaver Stadium Time: 8 p.m.

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Penn State vs. Temple: The good, the bad and the ugly UNIVERSITY PARK — Raise your hand if you saw that coming.

Penn State suffered one of its ugliest losses in recent memory on Sept. 5 at Lincoln Financial Field, falling to Temple, 27-10.

Needless to say, it was a stunning loss to a team that has been a bottom feeder for many years. It was a historic loss for the Nittany Lions, who hadn’t lost to the Owls since 1941.

There is much concern in Happy Valley, and with good reason. The schedule was built for success and the Lions were expected to be 6-0 when they head to Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 17. There is a lot of work to be done between now and then if Penn State is going to compete against the Big Ten’s best.

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad and the ugly from Saturday: n The good — It’s really hard to come up with something good in such a horrific loss. We’ll go with the running of Akeel Lynch.

Lynch racked up 78 yards on 10 carries, good for 7.8 per crack. We’re still not sure why John Donovan’s

playcalling abandoned Lynch. We’ll be scratching our heads for awhile because of that. n The bad — Christian Hackenberg.

What can you say about Hack?

One of the worst games he’s played in a Penn State uniform. He took 10 sacks, many of which were the result of holding onto the ball too long. His quarterback rating was a horrendous 44.7. The terrible interception he threw was truly a backbreaker. Simply put, he has to make better decisions if this team is going to match its 6-6 record of a season ago. n The ugly — Everything Other than an early 10-0 lead, it’s hard to find anything to be positive about. The Nittany Lions showed little emotion in the lopsided loss and did not appear ready to play the game. That’s on head coach James Franklin. He needs to have his squad more prepared, especially with five winnable games on the horizon.

— Chris Morelli

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PENN STATE QUARTERBACK Christian Hackenberg was sacked 10 times against Temple during the Lions’ 27-10 loss to the Owls.

PENN STATE

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Overall: 0-1 Big Ten: 0-0 Home: 0-0 Away: 0-1 Neutral: 0-0 Coach: James Franklin, second season Record at Penn State: 7-7 Overall record: 31-22 vs. Buffalo: 0-0

Overall: 1-0 Mid-American Conference: 0-0 Home: 0-0 Away: 1-0 Neutral: 0-0 Coach: Lance Leipold, first season Record at Buffalo: 1-0 Overall record: 1-0 vs. Penn State: 0-0

Team leaders

Team leaders

RUSHING Akeel Lynch: 10-78 (7.8, 1 TD) Brandon Polk: 2-50 (25.0) Mark Allen: 2-7 (3.5)

RUSHING Anthone Taylor: 17-104 (6.1, 2 TD) Jordan Johnson: 11-69 (6.3, 1 TD) Jonathan Hawkins: 10-37 (3.7)

PASSING Christian Hackenberg: 11 of 25, 103 yards, 0 TD, 1 interception

PASSING Joe Licata: 20 of 26, 246 yards, 2 TD Tony Daniel: 2 of 3, 9 yards

RECEIVING Chris Godwin: 5-81 (16.2) Geno Lewis: 2-15 (7.5) Akeel Lynch: 2-2 (1.0)

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SCORING Akeel Lynch: 6 points (1 TD) Joey Julius: 4 points (1 FG, 1 PAT)

RECEIVING Mason Schreck: 5-62 (12.4) Jacob Martinez: 4-35 (8.8) Matt Weiser: 4-21 (5.2) SCORING Anthone Taylor: 12 points (2 TD) Jacob Martinez: 12 points (2 TD) Adam Mitcheson: 9 points (1 FG, 6 PAT)

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Maryland Oct. 24 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore Time: TBA TV: TBA

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Depth charts PSU

OFFENSE Quarterback 14 C. Hackenberg, 6-3, 234, So. 9 Trace McSorley, 6-0, 193, Fr. 15 Michael O’Connor, 6-4, 226, Fr. Running Back 1 Bill Belton, 5-10, 2014, Sr. 22 Akeel Lynch, 6-0, 215, So. 33 Chip Chiappialle, 5-8, 209, So. 18 87 11 88

Tight End Jesse James, 6-7, 254, Jr. Kyle Carter, 6-3, 241, Jr. Brent Wilkerson, 6-3, 246, So. Mike Gesicki, 6-6, 240, Fr.

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Wide Receiver Geno Lewis, 6-1, 199, So. DaeSean Hamilton, 6-1, 203, Fr. Saeed Blacknall, 6-3, 208, Fr. Matt Zanellato, 6-3, 200, Jr. Chris Godwin, 6-2, 210, Fr.

Center 66 Angelo Mangiro, 6-3, 309, Jr. 55 Wendy Laurent, 6-2, 292, Fr. Left Tackle 76 Donovan Smith, 6-5, 335, Jr. 71 Albert Hall, 6-4, 266, So. Left Guard 70 Brendan Mahon, 6-4, 304, Fr. 53 Derek Dowrey, 6-3, 324, So. Right Guard 72 Brian Gaia, 6-3, 291, So. 71 Albert Hall, 6-4, 290, So. Right Tackle 59 Andrew Nelson, 6-5, 305, Fr. 71 Albert Hall, 6-4, 290, So.

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DEFENSE Defensive End C.J. Olaniyan, 6-3, 252, Sr. Carl Nassib, 6-6, 258, Jr. Garrett Sickles, 6-4, 246, Fr. Torrence Brown, 6-3, 251, Fr. Deion Barnes, 6-4, 255, Jr. Brad Bars, 6-3, 263, Fr. Evan Schwan, 6-6, 253, So.

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Defensive Tackle Austin Johnson, 6-4, 313, So. Parker Cothren, 6-5, 290, Fr. Tarow Barney, 6-1, 303, Jr. Anthony Zettel, 6-5, 274, Jr. Tyrone Smith, 6-4, 282, Sr. Antoine White, 6-1, 277, Fr.

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Linebacker Brandon Bell, 6-1, 222, So. Mike Hill, 6-0, 232, Sr. Nyeem Wartman, 6-1, 188, Jr. Gary Wooten, 6-2, 237, So. Jason Cabinda, 6-1, 249, Fr. Von Walker, 5-11, 213, So.

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Cornerback Trevor Williams, 6-1, 188, Jr. Jordan Lucas, 6-0, 198, Jr. Grant Haley, 5-9, 185, Jr. Christian Campbell, 6-1, 187, Fr. Da’Quan Davis, 5-10, 172, Jr. Jordan Smith, 5-11, 190, So.

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Safety Adrian Amos, 6-0, 209, Sr. Malik Golden, 6-1, 197, So. Jesse Della Valle, 6-1, 203, Sr. Marcus Allen, 6-2, 198, Fr. Ryan Keiser, 6-1, 208, Sr. Colin Carrop, 6-0, 179, So.

SPECIAL TEAMS Placekicker 97 Sam Ficken, 6-2, 186, Sr. 37 Chris Gulla, 6-0, 193, Fr. Punter 37 Chris Gulla, 6-0, 193, Fr. Long Snapper 44 Tyler Yazulian, 6-0, 228, So. 46 Hunter Crawford, 6-1, 211, Fr. 41 Zach Ladonis, 6-2, 226, So.

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OFFENSE Quarterback 16 Joe Licata, 6-2, 210, Sr. 5 Tony Daniel, 6-5, 205, Sr. Running Back 1 Anthone Taylor, 5-10, 210, Sr. 2 Jordan Johnson, 6-0, 220, Jr. Fullback 31 Kendall Patterson, 6-1, 235, Sr. 44 Glynn Molinich, 5-11, 233, So. 13 7 86 80

Wide Receiver Colin Lisa, 5-10, 180, So. Marcus McGill, 6-1, 220, Sr. Ron Willoughby, 6-4, 210, Sr. Malcolm Robinson, 6-1, 205, Jr.

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Tight End 89 Matt Weiser, 6-5, 255, Sr. 85 Mason Schreck, 6-4, 250, Jr. Left Tackle 70 John Kling, 6-8, 320, Sr. 75 Albert McCoy, 6-3, 300, Jr. Left Guard 65 Dillon Guy, 6-4, 310, Sr. 76 Andy Fidler, 6-6, 300, R-Fr. Center 77 James O’Hagan, 6-2, 308, R-Fr. 54 Skylar Hartley, 6-4, 305, R-Fr. Right Guard 61 Brandon Manosalvas, 6-4, 310, So. 71 Roubbens Joseph, 6-4, 310, Jr. Right Tackle 74 Robert Blodgett, 6-5, 315, Sr. 59 Tyler O’Henly, 6-7, 315, So. DEFENSE Defensive End 41 Solomon Jackson, 6-2, 250, So. 34 Randy Anyawu, 6-2, 245, R-Fr.

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Defensive Tackle 55 Brandon Crawford, 6-2, 285, Jr. 90 Justin Brandon, 6-0, 287, Fr. Nose Tackle 66 Max Perisse, 6-4, 285, Jr. 58 Chris Ford, 6-2, 307, So. Defensive End 91 Demone Harris, 6-4, 275, So. 92 Charles Harris, 6-3, 250, Fr. 23 33 43 52 3 16

Linebacker Brandon Berry, 6-0, 215, Jr. Kyril Threats, 6-1, 230, Sr. Nick Gilbo, 6-0, 230, Sr. Travis Pitzonka, 6-0, 225, Sr. Okezie Alozie, 6-0, 220, Sr. Ishmael Hargrove, 6-2, 215, So.

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Cornerback Marqus Baker, 5-10, 185, Sr. Brandon Williams, 5-10, 175, R-Fr. Boise Ross, 6-0, 185, Jr. Cameron Lewis, 5-9, 185, Fr.

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Free Safety 26 Ryan Williamson, 6-0, 182, So. 24 Jordan Collier, 5-11, 205, R-Fr. Strong Safety 17 Andrews Dadeboe, 6-1, 205, So. 8 Houston Glass, 6-0, 205, Jr. Special Teams Punter 11 Tyler Grassman, 6-0, 195, Sr. Placekicker 19 Adam Mitcheson, 6-1, 190, R-Fr. Long Snapper 27 Corbin Grassman, 6-2, 205, Jr.

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

Penn State regroups, turns attention to Buffalo

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State is just about ready to put Temple behind it and that means focusing on Buffalo. If there is one thing Penn State Athletics does well, it’s providing game notes leading into the next contest.

Here are some of the most notable: n Buffalo’s coach is a winner.

Lance Leipold is in his first season as the head coach of the of the State University of New York, Buffalo, football program, winning his debut game over Albany, 5124, on Sept. 5.

Leipold arrived at UB from WisconsinWhitewater where he compiled a 109-6 record and won six Division III National Championships over his eight seasons.

A six-time National Coach of the Year, Leipold reached 100 career victories faster than any other coach in NCAA history — at any level.

He earned his sixth American Football Coaches Association Division III Coach of the Year award in 2014. He has won the award more times than any coach at any level, passing Joe Paterno, who was a fivetime recipient of the award. n The Bulls’ stats against Albany aren’t too bad.

Buffalo utilized a balanced attack of 212 rushing yards and 255 passing yards to win its season opener over Albany, 51-14. The Bulls were strong defensively after yielding a 14-play, 82-yard touchdown drive on Albany’s first possession, allowing just 82 yards on the next seven Albany drives and forcing three turnovers for the game.

Joe Licata completed 20 of 26 passing attempts for 246 yards and two touchdowns, while Anthone Taylor ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.

Three different receivers had at least 56 yards receiving. n The Lions host five home games in a row.

The Nittany Lions host five consecutive home games for the first time since 1922 and the third time in program history when they welcome Buffalo, Rutgers, San Diego State, Army and Indiana to Beaver Stadium.

Penn State last played that many consecutive home games in 1922, going 5-0 with wins over St. Bonaventure (54-0), William & Mary (27-7), Gettysburg (20-0), Lebanon Valley (32-6) and Middlebury (33-0).

While Beaver Stadium has never seen five consecutive home games, it has hosted four in a row four times, doing so in 1977, 1982, 1986 and 2002. n Beaver Stadium openers usually have good results.

Penn State has won 12 out of its last 13 home openers and its last two consecutively, defeating Akron last season, 21-3, and Eastern Michigan in 2013, 45-7.

This is the fourth consecutive home opener against a MAC opponent. Ohio opened the 2012 season. n Penn State owns a 23-3 mark against the 2015 football alignment of the MidAmerican Conference.

The Nittany Lions have played 10 of the 13 members of the MAC, playing their first MAC opponent, Buffalo, on Nov. 29, 1900.

The Lions lost, 10-0, that day on the road.

The Nittany Lions defeated Eastern Michigan, 45-7, and Kent State, 34-0, in 2013 and Akron, 21-3, and Massachusetts, 48-7, in 2014. UB is the lone MAC opponent Penn State will face this season. n PSU and Buffalo share some connections.

PSU redshirt freshman punter Robby Liebel and UB redshirt freshman offensive

lineman Matt Murphy played together at IMG Academy in St. Petersburg, Fla. PSU freshman running back Andre Robinson and UB freshman Brandon Stanback played together at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg.

PSU junior tight end Brent Wilkerson and UB senior fullback Kendall Patterson played together at DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Md. PSU redshirt freshman guard Chasz Wright and UB linebacker Travis Pitzonka both attended Milford Academy in New Berlin, N.Y. Assistant head coach and linebackers coach Brent Pry is a Buffalo alum. He played defensive back for the Bulls and served as a student coach in 1992 after a career-ending injury. He graduated in 1993 with a degree in history.

Team consultant Jim Haslett earned his first coaching job at Buffalo, where he was an assistant coach from 1988 to 1990, when Pry was an underclassman. Haslett was also a second-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. n The loss against Temple was a time of new beginnings.

The Nittany Lions had seven first-time starters at Temple in their season opener.

The three on offense included OT Paris Palmer, WR Brandon Polk and TE Brent Wilkerson. The three first-time defensive starters were DE Carl Nassib, CB John Reid and DE Garrett Sickels. And starting for the first time on special teams was PK Joey Julius.

Ten redshirt freshmen made their debuts at Temple, as well: RB Mark Allen, DE Torrence Brown, LB Koa Farmer, PK Joey Julius, CB Amani Oruwariye, LB Troy Reeder, RB Nick Scott, WR DeAndre Thompkins, DT Antoine White and OT Chasz Wright.

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PENN STATE head coach James Franklin suffered a tough season-opening loss at Temple. He’s now 1-1 in season openers at Penn State.

Five true freshmen made their debuts, too: RB Saquon Barkley, LB Manny Bowen, LB Jake Cooper, WR Brandon Polk and CB John Reid. n Redshirt freshman Mark Allen’s four punt returns against Temple stood out.

Allen’s four returns were the most by a single Penn State player since Justin Brown returned five punts on Oct. 29, 2011, vs.

Illinois.

The team’s nine returns vs. Temple (5 KO, 4 P) were the most in a single game since returning nine vs. Houston on Jan. 2, 2012, in the TicketCity Bowl.

There are no answers following ugly loss at Temple

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

PHILADELPHIA — “What happened?”

Of all the questions I was asked during the 48 hours following Penn State’s loss to Temple, none came more than that one.

“What in the world happened?”

I have no idea.

I have no idea how given an entire offseason to prepare and practice that an offense can’t gain 200 yards. I have no idea how an offensive line that had become in the very least somewhat serviceable by the end of last season gives up 10 sacks in a single game. I have no idea how the naConnecting our agricultural past to the present day

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I do know that Penn State is in for a heck of a week. I do know that the sanctions will only buy James Franklin goodwill for so long. I do know that it won’t take too many more of these kinds of losses for people to wonder what is going on. I do know that every team in America has an offensive line. I do know that most of them aren’t very good. I also happen to know that those offenses still manage to move the ball. I do know that fans like branding, but they love winning even more.

I do know that in all likelihood both John Donovan and Herb Hand are probably better at their jobs than that game would lead you to believe.

tion’s No.1 junior college transfer can look so confused for so long.

I have no idea how an offense’s most redeeming quality for 60 minutes of play is its ability to break the huddle. I have no idea what happened to an offense that nearly beat Ohio State. I have no idea what happened to Kyle Carter. I have no idea how Temple, of all teams, could devise such a difficult defensive look that Penn State’s best course of action was to just hope somebody got open. I have no idea why Penn State’s best offensive play was handing the ball off and hoping Brandon Polk was just faster than everyone else.

I have no idea.

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So close, yet so far away

Bellefonte comes up short in 14-6 season-opening loss to Jersey Shore

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A new season, but the same result for the Bellefonte Area High School football team.

The Red Raiders hung with Jersey Shore in the season opener, but fell, 14-6, in a lightningdelayed contest at Rogers Stadium on Sept. 4.

Four turnovers doomed the Red Raiders. Bellefonte had three fumbles and one interception in the loss.

“We had some offensive struggles, but give credit to Jersey Shore; they’re a good football team,” said Bellefonte head coach Shanon Manning, who lost his third consecutive season opener. “They’ve won 20-some football games in the past couple of years. They’re good, but we handed some things over to them.”

Those things would be the football. Quarterback Mark Armstrong struggled, losing a fumble and throwing an interception in the waning moments of the game. Running back Austin Jackson also lost a fumble, as did wide receiver Kellen Moss.

Jersey Shore didn’t totally take advantage of the opportunities, but the Bulldogs did just enough to eke out the victory.

“We were really pleased with our effort,” said Jersey Shore head coach Tom Gravish. “We really liked the way our defense was playing (tonight). We felt we were in command against a team with some very dangerous weapons.”

As it did last season, the turn-

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BELLEFONTE RUNNING BACK Austin Jackson looks for running room during the season opener with Jersey Shore.

Jackson scored the Red Raiders’ lone touchdown in a 14-6 loss to the Bulldogs. overs came back to haunt the Red Raiders.

“Without a doubt, there was some self-inflicted stuff,” Manning said. “At times, we giftwrapped stuff.”

After a scoreless first quarter, Jersey Shore hit pay dirt first.

Quarterback Travis Bradley — who was getting his first start — got the Bulldogs on the board, completing a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Todd Sanford.

Sanford found some daylight and

reached the pylon.

Jersey Shore connected on the PAT to make it 7-0. That score stood at intermission.

“We did play it extra conservative,” Gravish said. “We liked where we were.”

After the intermission, Jersey Shore tacked on another score.

Bradley found Kevin Titus for a 32-yard pickup and then rumbled to the 1-yard line on a bootleg. After that, Titus took care of things himself, sneaking in from

1-yard out. Again, the PAT was good to make it 14-0.

Still, the Red Raiders were in the game.

“I thought we played them toe to toe. I don’t think it was a situation where we were being out-physicaled by them or being out-executed by them,” Manning said.

With seven minutes to play in the game, officials halted the game due to a large lightning strike just behind Rogers Stadi-

um. The teams were sent to their respective locker rooms. After 30 minutes, the teams returned to the field.

Bellefonte finally got on the board with 6:05 left in the game.

Jackson broke off a 21-yard run and Armstrong followed that by completing passes of 10 and 13 yards. Jackson then busted loose for a 16-yard touchdown r un.

The extra point failed, but Bellefonte had trimmed the deficit to 14-6.

Manning said the team remained loose during the delay.

“The group of kids we have right now are a pretty focused group, a good group of kids. We didn’t have to worry about them going down there and shutting it off. We came out, made a defensive stop and got a touchdown,” Manning said.

But, much like it did last season, Bellefonte came up short.

The Red Raiders got the ball back with less than two minutes remaining in the game, but Armstrong was picked off to seal the deal.

Despite the loss, Manning looked for a silver lining.

“I thought we were resilient.

The kids bounced back; they didn’t hang their heads,” Manning said. “I didn’t see any finger-pointing. They kept working hard. Those are the things that I liked. I’m never happy with a loss. Never. There are no moral victories with this program anymore.”

Bellefonte will try to get its first on Friday, Sept. 11, when Huntingdon visits Rogers Stadium.

Same old story: Mounties lose again, falling to West Branch

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

ALLPORT — It was the same story for the Philipsburg-Osceola football team when it traveled to West Branch on Sept. 4, and it was not the same.

The Mounties were plagued by the same demons that afflicted them all last season — an inconsistent offense and a penchant for giving up the big play on defense.

While P-O started and stopped with the ball, West Branch put up three scores and raced out to a 21-point halftime lead.

It was not the same in the second half.

The Mounties regrouped at the break, put up two unanswered scores, and, most importantly, almost completely shut down West Branch in the second half.

But with the Warrior lead chopped to 11 points midway into the final quarter and the Mounties driving for more, misfortune struck. P-O quarterback Jake Anderson, trying to take it in from the WB 5-yard line, somehow lost the ball amid a swarm of West Branch defenders.

The Warriors recovered, and from there were able to see their way to an exciting 21-10 victory before a standing-room-only crowd at West Branch.

“He (Anderson) loves the game of foot-

ball so much,” P-O coach Mike Soyster said, “and this game meant so much to him that sometimes as a senior he tried to do more than he could do. The ball was a little bit high there, and maybe he should have run different places, but that’s just part of being a senior and playing in an opener. He’ll be fine.”

The fact that Philipsburg was even in that threatening position was remarkable because West Branch was so dominant through the first two quarters.

The Warriors took the first kickoff and drove 65 yards on nine plays to take a quick 7-0 lead. Quarterback Dan McGonigal bulled it in from the one, but it was a 28-yard McGonigal-to-Austin Krise pass on a third-and-20 play that was the highlight of the drive.

Midway through the second quarter, after West Branch’s Vince McDowell intercepted a pass in Mountie territory, McDowell also did the honors on a 5-yard pass from McGonigal that, after a blocked extra point, increased the lead to 13-0.

A little more than two minutes later, West Branch tailback Creighton Coble, who ran for 136 yards in the first half but zero in the second, took a pitch around left end and went 70 yards for the Warriors’ third touchdown. A McGonigal-to-Krise

pass added two more points, and West Branch had a comfortable 21-0 halftime lead.

“Going into the locker room,” Soyster said, “I told the coaching staff not to get upset. Use this as a teaching period here.

We just talked about some of the things they were doing and some of the things that we could do, like play action.”

So on the first play, after P-O took the second-half kickoff, the Mounties went play action. Anderson faked inside, dropped back and found Caleb Belinda sprinting alone down the left sideline.

Anderson’s pass was perfect, and Belinda went 71 yards untouched into the end zone.

With the way West Branch moved the ball in the first half, one P-O score did not look like much of a problem. But it was.

West Branch’s next three possessions netted exactly minus-7 yards, including an interception by P-O’s Derek Moore.

All the while, the Mounties were moving the ball. They stalled on a six-play, 31yard drive after Moore’s interception, but soon after, a seven-minute, 13-play drive resulted in an Aaron Boumerhi 36-yard field goal that cut the WB lead to 11 just as the fourth period began.

P-O then forced another three-and-out, and the Mounties on the move again. Tak-

ing over at midfield, they drove seven plays to the 5-yard line, where they faced a thirdand-1.

There were still more than six minutes to play, more than enough time to get it back again after a score. Maybe add two points and put a tie within reach of Boumerhi’s leg.

Anderson took the ball into the middle and actually had the first-down yardage, but the ball was not with him. West Branch had it, and they were able to run out the remaining time and hold on for the win.

“Our defense played extremely well overall,” Soyster said. “Beside those two big plays by them (Krise’s reception and Coble’s run), our defense played really well. We seem to be a little off on offense right now, not doing things the way they need to be done.

“That’s football. They (West Branch) played a very good football game.”

Philipsburg next travels to Bald Eagle Area on Friday, Sept. 11, with another chance to break its losing streak. BEA is also 0-1 after a loss to Moshannon Valley in its opener.

“They (the P-O) players have a lot of fight in them,” Soyster said. “They’re not going to give up. Now we’ll practice them hard this next week, and go into Bald Eagle all on the same page.”

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

Week 2: Area teams still searching for elusive first win

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

To say that the six Centre County high school football teams had their share of troubles on opening night would be a whopping understatement.

All six lost on Sept. 4, in varying degrees, with the State College Little Lions coming closest to a win in a tough 28-25 loss at Spring Ford.

Yet life — and football — goes on, and all six teams are in action again on Friday, Sept. 11, with new chances to break into the win column. Here’s what to look for:

STATE COLLEGE (0-1) AT BISHOP MCDEVITT (1-0)

State College fell to the Spring Ford Rams in the final minutes of a wild fourth quarter at Spring Ford. Ram quarterback Ricky Venuto threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes that led Spring Ford to overcome a 19-7 deficit and edge the Little Lions 28-25.

The game winner came with just over three minutes left when Venuto hit Stone Scarcelle for a 37-yard touchdown pass just after State High had taken a late five-point lead.

Venuto’s heroics spoiled big opening nights for State College running back Jordan Misher and new Little Lion quarterback Tyler Snyder.

Misher ran 25 times for 147 yards and scored on a 65-yard run, while Snyder, playing in his first game as a starter, completed 16 of 29 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Snyder completed a 10-yard pass to Jay Shoop that gave SC a five-point lead with just over four minutes left in the game, but Venuto and the Rams were able to come back.

As usual, the State College schedule allows for no rest.

This week is another road game, this time at perennial state power Bishop McDevitt in Harrisburg.

McDevitt is coming off of a 40-7 victory over SteeltonHighspire on Sept. 5. The Crusaders took a 26-7 halftime lead and coasted home with their first win of the new season.

New quarterback Tayvon Bowers led McDevitt on the ground and in the air. He threw for 189 yards passing and three touchdowns and also chipped in with 104 yards rushing and another touchdown.

In all, McDevitt ran up 480 yards of offense, with 330 of them on the ground. Kobay White (86 yards) and Matt Geiger (99 yards) supported Bowers in the running game, and Kyree Callie, Kevin Lenz and Bryce Hall caught the touchdown passes.

And, the usually tough McDevitt defense allowed just the seven points and forced 11 punts.

All indications are that this will be another back-andforth night for the Little Lions, with their defense again being put to the test late in the game.

Kickoff on Friday, Sept. 11, is set for 7 p.m.

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA (0-1) AT BALD EAGLE AREA (0-1)

Philipsburg-Osceola game at West Branch and BEA’s contest at Moshanon Valley were more or less mirror images of each other.

The Mounties fell behind early by 21 points and then battled back to within 11 by the mid-fourth quarter. West Branch was able to hold on, but P-O showed its grit and determination in shutting down the Warriors almost completely in the second half.

BEA, on the other hand, hung tough with the talented Black Knights and were only down by seven into the midthird quarter. Mo Valley kicked it into gear from there, however, and scored 21 unanswered second-half points to take the win, 40-12.

Now, P-O and BEA will meet in the opening Mountain League contest for both teams.

P-O is led by quarterback Jake Anderson. The senior passed for 134 yards and a touchdown against West Branch, and he also led the Mounties in rushing with 80 yards on 15 carries. Caleb Belinda caught the P-O touchdown pass — a 71-yard pass and run — and strong-legged Aaron Boumerhi added a 36-yard field goal.

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first-time quarterback Tanner Kresovich opened his season by going 8-19 for 130 yards and a touchdown.

Running back Elliot Peters was the leading rusher for the Eagles with 62 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.

In all, BEA compiled 209 yards of offense, but the Eagles were unable to score past the first quarter as the Knights pulled away.

This week’s match-up, then, will have the Mounties looking to avoid a slow start and getting into an early deficit, while BEA will be thinking about playing stronger into the third and fourth quarters.

Size could be a factor in this game. BEA will be bigger along both lines, but West Branch outsized P-O as well.

This will be a close contest between two highly motivated archrivals. The team that plays most error-free will have the advantage.

Kickoff on Friday, Sept. 11, at Wingate is set for 7 p.m.

HUNTINGDON (1-0) AT BELLEFONTE (0-1)

The Red Raiders played highly regarded Jersey Shore straight up on Sept. 4 before losing 14-6. Bellefonte was behind by 14 before scoring with just under three minutes to play on a 16-yard run by Austin Jackson, and then the Raider defense got the ball back.

An interception ended Bellefonte’s chance to tie, but there was much about the Raiders’ performance to be optimistic about.

This week, 1-0 Huntingdon comes to Rogers Stadium fresh off a 17-13 win over close rival Mount Union.

Huntingdon scored all of its points in the first half and then hung on for the win.

The Bearcats are primarily a running team, and they only passed 12 times against Mount Union for 46 yards and were intercepted twice. Huntingdon had much more Week 2, Page 29

GAZETTE STAFF PREDICTIONS THE CENTRE COUNTY

Matt Bortner Last week: 8-4 Overall: 8-4

Dave Glass Last week: 7-5 Overall: 7-5

Chris Morelli Last week: 6-6 Overall: 6-6

Pat Rothdeutsch Last week: 5-7 Overall: 5-7

John Dixon Last week: 3-9 Overall: 3-9

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Clubs announce results of Labor Day championships The Centre Hills, Philipsburg Elks and Nittany country clubs held their club championships over the Labor Day weekend.

Andy Way captured the title at Centre Hills Country Club over 18 holes, defeating Skip Moerschbacher. Matt Matis, who was also the medalist for the tourney, won the beatens, with Paul Tomczuk taking the consolation.

The first-flight winner was Rich Barrickman over Gordon Kauffman, while the beatens winner was Jack McWhirter; Dave Fonash took the John Dixon covers golf for The Centre consolation. Bob FoCounty Gazette. gelsaner won second Email him at flight over Bob Ruthsports@centre erford, with Joe Geise countygazette.com. the beaten winner and Mike Musso claiming the consolation match.

At the Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Pat Brown, a winner in 2003, 2005 and 2010, collected his fourth club championship over three-time champion Michael Czap, while two-time winner Matt Johnson finished third.

Winners in each flight included: first

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flight, Payton Guelich, first, Bo Sankey, second, Terry Smith, third; second flight, Ron Eiler, first, Jon Vesnesky, second, Ryan Nartatez, third; third flight, Andy Reifer, first, Dave Harper, second, Dave Arnold, third; fourth flight, Arnie Foradori, first, Doug Detwiler, second, Denny Shealer, third; fifth flight, Tyler Singer, first, Robert Franks, second, Max Miller, third; sixth flight, Lee Martell, first, Randy Way, second, Craig Wood, third; seventh flight, Dave Belko, first, Drew Tocimak, second, Charles Duffy, third; eighth flight, M. Gary Helsel, first, John A. Frank, second, Davey Williamson, third; ninth flight, Jim Moskel, first, Kevin Knepp, second, Girard Kasubick, third; and 10th flight, Dick Wood, first, Pete Nartatez, second, Rob Earnest, third. Scott Nelson won the club medalist honors with a 134 qualifying score.

For Jody Czap, it was just another day on the links as she claimed her 10th consecutive and 18th total women’s club championship, the most in Philipsburg’s history. Czap stopped Jenn Johnston, who was a runner-up five times.

Daria Danko claimed first flight over Gabi Barnett, while Nancy Moskel won the second flight over Gerry McCully and Patty Rodgers.

At the Nittany Country Club, Ron Benton defeated Brad Fritchman, 4 and 3, to win the club championship, while it took Scott Gray 19 holes to be the beaten winner.

First flight winner was Dave Myers, 3

and 2, over Mark Johnson, while Roy Reeve was a 5 and 4 winner of the beatens. It took Tom Urban 20 holes to win the second flight over Tom Crater, while Ray Andrews was a two-up winner of the beatens. Consolation winner was Kevin Andrews.

Scott McKee needed 19 holes to win the third flight over Chris Dobson; the beaten winner with a 5 and 4 score was Dave Smith. John Kowalchuk posted a 3 and 2 score as the consolation winner.

Alex Moyer won the fourth flight with a 5 and 4 win over Jeff Fisher, while John Wallace won on the 20th hole as a beaten winner. Consolation winner was Kevin Rimmey, posting a 3 and 2 score.

The women’s club champion was Lexie Orr, with a 6 and 5 win over Sally Fletcher, while Karen Fisher stopped Cathy Gray 2 and 1 to claim the first flight.

CENTRE HILLS HOLDS WOMEN’S DAY

Centre Hills held its Tuesday individual blind golf game for the nine-hole group, with Susie Friedman posting a score of 18 for the win while Debbie Dumars and Mary Lovette tied for second shooting 21s.

The 18-hole group resulted in a threeway tie with a score of 33 by Joyce Sipple, Lisa Campbell and Harriet Wecker.

The “cha, cha, cha” event was also held at the State College club for both nine-hole and 18-hole groups.

Winning the nine-hole group was Linda Kilareski and Susie Friedman. Eight play-

ers tied for first in the 18-hole group with scores of 120: Nancy Rodgers, Jan Condon, Sue Molina, Sandy Herniman, Pat Loser, Lisa Campbell, Mary Snider and Anne Kepler.

WOMEN’S EVENTS HELD AT MOUNTAIN VIEW

Mountain View recently announced results from several events held for women members.

Fewest putts for a foursome was won

by Geri Stonebraker, Kathy Knechtel, Shai McGowan and Flossie Dunlop, with a 143.

The best ball of partners had Kathy Knechtel and Shai McGowan winning the net division with a 28, while Tracy Pletcher and Judy Bechman were second with a 31.

Pletcher and Brenda Wagner, carding a 20, won the two-person scramble.

The Ladies Senior Club Championship was won by Wagner, who shot a 66, followed by Knechtel with a 70, and Stonebreaker and Linda Rohrer carding 71s.

The better ball of threesome was won

by Wagner, Louise Shope and Jane Armes, posting a 132, while the trio of Stonebreaker, Knechtel and Reba Harmon placed second, shooting a 133.

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Linda Rohrer recently recorded a holein-one at Mountain View by acing the 100yard 10th hole using an 8-iron. Witnesses to the event were Kathy Knechtel, Brenda Wagner and Tracey Pletcher.

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The five people Franklin meets back in State College

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UNIVERSITY PARK — This part isn’t in the coaching brochure when you start the job. That super enjoyable task of waking up early in the next morning and watching film from a loss. Then, when you’re done with that, walking out in front of the media and fans and explaining what happened.

Chances are you understand the situation better than most, but that doesn’t make it easier: In fact, sometimes that makes it even harder.

For the first time in a very long time, a Penn State coach will have to go out in front of a crowd and explain what exactly happened during an almost unbelievable loss. The final few years of the Joe Paterno era were fairly successful. Bill O’Brien coached in a situation everyone understood, and even last year under Franklin there was a reasonable amount of leeway.

This one, though, is going to be hard for fans to let go.

And so with public appearances set for the week, most notably his own radio show on Thursday, Sept. 10, here are the five people James Franklin will meet this week in State College:

MR. ANSWERS

There is undoubtedly going to be at least one person this week who tells Franklin what Penn State should have done. This guy isn’t about suggestions; he’s about giving you the answer key. It might vary from “go deep a lot” to “fire John Donovan,” and that makes him all the more interesting to see in person. He might not even be wrong this time.

MR. GOOD JOB-GOOD EFFORT

The good news for Franklin is that someone out there is going to give him a hug, tell him it’s going to be OK and start singing the fight song. And in the end, it is just football and one loss is just one loss and if you take this all too seriously you probably shouldn’t. But as much as Franklin doesn’t really want to hear your 10-minute game plan, he probably doesn’t want you to tell him everything is just fine either.

MR. EXPLAIN YOURSELF

A close cousin to Mr. Answers, Mr. Explain Yourself is less interested in giving answers than he is somewhat indignantly asking, “What in the world happened?” To be fair, nearly everyone is asking that question, although some people might ask it more tactfully than others. If nothing else, I might end up being this guy. I mean, how can playing that badly not make you curious?

MR. JOE-WOULD-HAVE-WON

For the most part, Franklin has been able to avoid nearly any or all Joe Paterno comparisons. Lose to a middle-of-thepack team, though, and suddenly it’s time to remind everyone about a former coach.

Technically this person isn’t wrong; Pater-

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TEMPLE’S JAHAD THOMAS (5) was one of the keys for Owls, who upset the Nittany Lions, 27-10, on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

no for the most part, beat everyone he was supposed to beat. And to his credit, that is how you pick up 409 wins. But it doesn’t really mean much now. Blue whales are the largest animals on the planet and pandas like bamboo. These things are all facts, but they don’t help Franklin much.

MR. FIRE EVERYONE

It’s a drastic move, but hardly gaining yards on offense and giving up 10 sacks is the kind of thing people can get fired for. That’s not going to happen, and it shouldn’t happen this week, but that doesn’t mean someone isn’t going to suggest it with his inside voice. It would be really interesting if this comes up at Franklin’s radio show, but undoubtedly he’ll be able to pivot away from actually addressing it if it does.

The cast of characters lurking out in the world after a bad loss is much larger than just these five, which is probably not good news for any grocery store runs Franklin plans on making this week. But, as he knows all too well, beating Buffalo next weekend will go a long way toward making things right again.

That being said, Franklin’s radio show is about to make the airwaves the place to be come 6:05 p.m.

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Advance Screening Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m.

Julie Walters plays the glamorous doyenne of an English social club in the twilight of British rule in India. The lavish 9-part series explores the collision of the English ruling class and locals agitating for Indian independence, played out in intricate games of power, politics, and passion.

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TEAM PRPA (Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association) Gold recently won the Small Bore Hunting Rifle National Team Championship with a score of 209 at the NRA National Silhouette Championships, held at the Ridgway Rifle Club. The team also finished as runner-up in the Small Bore Standard Rifle National Championship with a score of 191. Pictured, from left, are deputy match director Fred Kielbowick, and team members Luke Johnson, David Leedy, of Rebersburg, and Kenneth Haupricht.

Men’s hockey student tickets sell out in five minutes UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State students once again showed their excitement for the Nittany Lion men’s hockey team on Thursday morning by purchasing all 1,000 season tickets in five minutes. The Roar Zone will be sold out for a third straight year.

“Penn State students are the absolute best,” head coach Guy Gadowsky said Thursday morning. “I love the Roar Zone and I can’t wait to see them rock Pegula Ice Arena in October.”

The student body of Penn State affirmed its love for the men’s hockey program with a flurry of ticket purchasing at 7 a.m. this morning.

A 16-game season-ticket package was available online and by 7:05 a.m. all tickets were claimed. Last season, tickets were purchased in three minutes’ time.

Students will get to attend 16 of the 18 regular-season home games (all but

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Last season, Penn State played in front of an NCAA-leading 104.3 percent average capacity crowd last year, going 13-2-3, which was second in Division I. Members of The Roar Zone have now earned priority purchasing for The International Game, slated for Oct. 4 vs. Windsor.

Those student tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 9 for student season ticket holders at 10 a.m. for $8. Tickets will open to all students the following day, Thursday, Sept. 10. Two tickets are available per student, subject to availability.

The 2015-16 Nittany Lions kick off their campaign Oct. 4 vs. Windsor inside Pegula Ice Arena. Tickets to the general public are on-sale through Ticketmaster.com.

The Nittany Lions then hit the road to face Canisius on Oct. 10 in Buffalo.

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SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD Golf tournament planned The Bellefonte wrestling program is hosting the 15th annual Grappler Open Golf Tournament Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Nittany Country Club.

For more information, to receive a registration form or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact head wrestling coach Mike Maney at mmaney@basd.net.

Boosters to hold golf tourney The second annual State High Golf Boosters Golf Tournament will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Mountain View Country Club. The tournament benefits the State College Area High School boys’ and girls’ golf teams. Cost is $100 per golfer.

For more information, contact Ron Kustaborder at (814) 692-7976 or kusty@comcast.net.

Elks golf tournament planned The State College Elks Charity Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept.13, at the Mountain View Country Club. Entry fee is $125 per golfer.

The fee includes lunch, dinner, on-course beverages, round of golf, cart and registration gift.

For more information, contact tournament director Jeff Kephart at keppie215@comcast.net.

Lacrosse coaches needed The Bellefonte Lacrosse Association is seeking coaches and players. Those interested should send inquiries to boyslacrosseclub@basd.net.

Fall dart league starting soon

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THE STATE COLLEGE ELKS Charity Golf Committee is hard at work planning this year’s golf tournament, scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Mountain View Country Club. The tournament will raise funds to benefit scholarships, the home service in-home nursing program, and youth activities programs. Pictured, from left, are Bob Kidder, Paul Peworchik, Rich Brown, chair Jeff Kephart, Jeff Weyman, Brenda Kephart, Terri Rudy, Bob Bascom and Dwayne Rush.

The Happy Valley Association fall steel-tip English dart league is welcoming individuals or four-shooter teams for the fall season. The season begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Westside Stadium Bar and Grill, 130 W. College Ave. in State College.

For more information, contact Jim Sweeney at jsween51@yahoo.com.

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Tussle at Talleyrand

The “Tussle at Talleyrand” was held to promote wrestling in central Pennsylvania. Several local wrestlers had exhibition bouts. Also present was Bellefonte graduate Mitchell Port, a three-time NCAA All-American, two-time NCAA finalist and former PIAA champion. Port conducted a clinic prior to the wrestling matches.

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Week 2, from page 24 success on the ground, running for a total of 159 yards and a touchdown.

As usual, Jon Wagner was the workhorse for Huntingdon. Wagner ran for 114 yards on 13 attempts and scored a touchdown.

He also returned a kickoff 76 yards for another touchdown and returned four punts for a total of 55 yards.

In all, Wagner amassed 255 all-purpose yards in the game, and he will no doubt be drawing lots of attention from Bellefonte defenders.

Bellefonte did a good job of slowing Jersey Shore’s outstanding running back Levi Lorson, and they will be facing the same type of player in Wagner this week. If they can repeat that performance against Wagner and not fall behind early, the Raiders will be in a good position for their first win.

Kickoff at on Friday, Sept. 11, at Rogers Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Penns Valley’s 75-12 loss to Juniata on Sept. 4 was one of those chalk-it-up-to-experience-and-move-on kind of games.

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On Friday, Sept. 11, it doesn’t get any easier for Penns Valley. The Rams travel to Clearfield to face a Bison team smarting from a 49-14 loss to Maryland state champ Fort Hill.

Fort Hill raced out to a 28-7 lead at halftime and extended that to 42-7 by the end of the third quarter.

In what was an anomaly for Clearfield, the team rushed for just a total of 45 yards against the Fort Hill defense.

Bison quarterback Seth Caldwell did complete 19 of 36 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown, but Fort Hill did not allow any runner from Clearfield to get more than 23 yards.

Penns Valley will have to regroup and limit the Clearfield rushing game as well in order to keep this game close into the fourth quarter.

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To every thing there is a season: Welcome to fall decorating With the cooler temperatures and the changing leaf colors, people look at their surroundings with new eyes. The crisp air in the mornings brings thoughts of cozier blankets, throws and other accessories for the home. Maybe a little brightening or updating is in order.

You can find plenty to enrich your fall decor at Riley on Main, 101 E. Main St. in Boalsburg. In the charming shop, vignettes are constantly changing with the seasons. The palate at the front of the store currently has a blue focus. Blue and white are very popular in home décor right now, according to designer Patricia Gordon.

Gordon’s attention to detail is evident in Connie Cousins covers a wide each area of the store. variety of events in There are gift ideas for Centre County for any occasion, as well the Centre County as sofas, lamps and Gazette. Email her chairs. at ccous67@gmail.

“We have furniture com. and fabrics to choose from that will fit a budget from the first-time home owner to retirees looking to downsize and furnish a new spot for their retirement years,” said Gordon.

The services Gordon and her assistant, Jenn Henry, offer are based on more than 15 years of experience helping more than 300 clients in their homes. Henry has a background in set design and photo styling and has been with Gordon for two years.

Together, they are ready to help with any home-decorating needs. Of course, if you would rather not have in-home advice, you are always welcome to discuss decorating choices during a store visit.

During a recent conversation, Gordon discussed some current decorating trends.

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“The look is more classic, a little less industrial,” said Gordon.

Designer’s Studio, located at 107 Designers Drive in Centre Hall, is another choice for up-to-the minute exclusive home furniture lines, bedding, towels and dinnerware.

The store is ready to help customers portray their personalities by the way they decorate their homes. When pieces of furniture and accessories are carefully chosen to reflect the lifestyle of the owners, the home feels warm and welcoming.

Designers Carly Sebolt and Beverly Biddle have both been with Designer’s Studio for six years. Their expertise is available in-store or in customers’ homes. Design services are complimentary when furnishings are purchased at the store.

An interesting and valuable service of Designer Studio is the ability to customize certain pieces of furniture. A customer can change the upholstery, the arms or the feet of the item.

Regarding fall decorating, Sebolt reported that the color of the year is marsala, a deep brown with red touches. You can see the color on the store’s website.

Asked about window treatments, Sebolt said there is still a trend to lighter fabrics.

“Gone are the heavy draperies of 20 years ago with the valances and tiebacks. Panels are still in vogue, as are blinds alone, and if sheers are used, they are usually patterned ones.”

“In general, color is in, both in upholstery as well as window treatments,” said Biddle Both designers agree that the days of wall-to-wall floor coverings in beige are gone. The new color for walls and fabrics is still gray, as it has been for the last couple of years. The gray is paired with bright col-

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The furniture and accessories in Designer’s Studio are displayed in room settings so that a shopper can imagine the pieces in a room. Giftware is evident everywhere in the store, including jewelry made by local artist, professor and author Emily Grosholz that features beads she has collected all over the U.S. and in foreign countries.

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wedding or gift for a friend or family member, in addition to being a place to describe your dream home to two skilled designers.

So, if cooler weather brings to mind thoughts of new groupings of furniture and cozy fabrics for your beds and furniture, visit one of the area’s decorating meccas. They use local artists and companies when possible and are environmentally conscious in their buying.

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Art, color highlights of fall interior design trends

By SAMANTHA BASTRESS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

As nights begin to cool, and less time is spent on the patio, our focus begins to shift to our home’s interior.

Sherry E. Dershimer, a local interior designer, emphasized the importance of art as people spend more time within their homes. Dershimer suggested that homeowners decorate bare walls with paintings, photographs and posters that are personally significant to them. Work spaces, especially, can benefit from reminders of leisure and peace.

Art can add both interest and color to any room, and can brighten spaces once the summer sun has faded.

A popular trend this season has been to paint walls with bright, bold colors. Dershimer warned against this, as using colors that are too bright or bold can make small spaces seem even smaller and can overwhelm the eye. Instead, paint one wall or the ceiling a slightly darker shade than the rest of the room to add intrigue, without being distracting. It is also important to consider the lighting of a room before painting. A color that looks appealing in the daytime may seem too dark or dull in the evening . “Explore your own ideas without getting carried away,� Dershimer recommended.

Rooms predominantly decorated with lighter hues and select pops of color are becoming increasingly favored.

Neutral tones, especially tan and oatmeal colors, are prevailingly in fashion.

Bittersweet orange, royal blue, wine red and gold are the prominent statement shades for fall.

In contrast, bolder and brighter colors are wildly popular in floral arrangements for the home. Bright pinks, oranges and yellows are some of the vibrant hues that have been in demand at floral shops.

Arrangements this fall also tend to have fewer filler flowers, and focus on larger, eye-catching blooms. Brooke WalylkoThomas, of George’s Floral Boutique, has seen a dramatic rise in popularity of large,

BRIGHT, BOLD COLORS can add a lot of life to your interior as temperatures begin to cool and more time is spent indoors. colorful flowers. “Gerber daisies, sunflowers, and large roses are very in vogue right now,� said Walylko-Thomas.

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maintenance and can add an exotic touch to indoor spaces.

Branches are now commonly used for indoor decoration, as well. Walylko-Thomas noted that two of the most popular branches for decorating are kiwi and curly

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Power of the shower: Six tips to freshen up your bathroom Some people hop in the shower first thing in the morning. Others prefer to save the experience for winding down at the end of the day.

No matter your preference, there are a number of ways to easily transform your shower space into a productive, relaxing oasis.

Here are six ideas to improve your shower, all of which can be completed in the time it takes for you to lather, rinse and repeat.

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A clean, well-organized shower sets the tone for a truly relaxing experience.

Declutter by installing shelves or storage pieces. Some shelves and accessories can pull double duty, featuring bath safety elements like grab bars to make your shower safer and clutter-free.

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Set the mood with music. Install a fan or light that also contains a Bluetooth speaker. With today’s technology, you can even find fixtures that allow you to select the lighting based on your mood.

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Consider replacing your existing showerhead with an option that offers multiple spray settings. From massage to full spray, you can find the setting that best suits your mood.

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Sitting down in the shower is another way to relax while you scrub. For ladies, a shower seat will reduce the strain you put on your back and neck while shaving, and also help prevent spills and falls in the shower.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Penn State presents provocative play ‘ID’

By HARRY ZIMBLER

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Steve Broadnax, director of the new play “ID,” has never avoided controversial topics. He is the type of artist who understands how important it is for the arts, particularly theater, to confront the important issues of the day honestly and without blinking.

Such is the case with “ID,” a play that was commissioned by Penn State Centre Stage and takes an honest look at race and respect from differing points of view.

“The controlling idea for this piece, and what I told the cast, is this: When you face and embrace truths — truths of identity and ideology — you can act toward change: social and political change. I hope to leave Penn State audiences with thoughts about race. We have only one race: the human race,” said Broadnax. “We need to respect one another. Look again — there is room for differences. The hope is to respect and celebrate our differences while seeing our oneness.”

As part of the rehearsal process, each member of the cast, along with Broadnax, took a DNA test. “I found out I was European mixed with a tribe in Cameroon,” Broadnax said. “It helped to know the background of the cast when we took the play on tour.”

Broadnax described “ID” as a piece of hip-hop theater that should appeal to the youth culture of “now.” “This play could not be more ‘now,’” he said. “Penn State audiences should come and see a reflection of what we are seeing every day. Our playwright would like us all to heal.”

The play deals with this essential question: What happens when you uncover your ancestry and discover the unknown? Does it change how you see others?

The author of “ID” is NSangou Njikam, a member of the 2015 Emerging Writers Group at the Public Theater. It is partially supported with funding from the University Park Allocation Committee and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities.

The piece explores cultural identity utilizing dance, music and emceeing. The show includes profanity and content that may be objectionable to some audiences.

“ID” runs through Sunday, Sept. 20.

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CAST MEMBERS rehearsed a scene from the Penn State Centre Stage production of “I.D.” at the Downtown Theatre Center on Aug. 31.

Alfredo Rodriguez Trio to play State Theatre UNIVERSITY PARK —The Alfredo Rodríguez Trio, lead by the Grammy-nominated Cuban jazz pianist discovered by legendary music producer Quincy Jones, will kick off the Center for the Performing Arts 2015-16 jazz concerts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in The State Theatre in downtown State College.

While studying classical piano at music conservatories in Cuba, Rodríguez performed with his father’s orchestra on television. But it was the young musician’s Montreux Jazz Festival performance in 2006 that caught the eye and ear of Jones, who made it his mission to bring the pianist to the United States.

“It knocked me on my booty, man,” Jones said of first hearing a set by Rodríguez, who some critics compare to iconic pianists such as Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans.

Rodríguez fuses Latin, jazz and classical music into compositions that DownBeat magazine said make it impossible for listeners to pigeonhole him. On his 2014 release, “The Invasion Parade,” he blended traditional Cuban swing and guajira (“country music”) with conga and Afro-Cuban jazz styles for a bold, layered sound. That recording also features bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding (who beat out Justin Bieber and Mumford and Sons for the 2011 Best New Artist Grammy Award) and

percussionist Pedrito Martinez (who has earned accolades from Wynton Marsalis, Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal and others). Rodríguez’s arrangement of the Cuban classic “Guantanamera” from that album earned him a 2015 Grammy nomination.

Since relocating to the United States in 2009, Rodríguez has performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl; the Gilmore Keyboard Festival; the Detroit, Newport, San Francisco, Vienna, North Sea and Umbria jazz festivals; and notable jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Scullers, Yoshi’s, The Blue Note and Jazz Alley.

On his first tour to China, the pianist collaborated with Academy Award-winning Chinese composer Tan Dun (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Hero” and the 2008 Beijing Olympics medal ceremonies) to create an Englishlanguage version of the song “Better City, Better Life” for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

Advance tickets are available online at www.cpa.psu. edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Tickets, payable by cash and checks only, also will be available at The State Theatre on the evening of the performance.

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THE ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO brings its Cuban jazz sounds to State College Sept. 24.

Cuban artists featured at HUB-Robeson Galleries Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Book by Peter Stone Directed by Courtney Young

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The HUB-Robeson Galleries presents artwork created by Cuban and Cuban-American artists in the HUB Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 6. A joint reception with the Art Alley exhibit “Images,” by Maggie Wolszczan, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Evoking themes of memory, reconciliation, hybridity and the bridging of identities, “BorrandoFronteras/ErasingBorders” is an exhibition showcasing multimedia work by artists Jorge Eliás Gil, Lino R. Menendez Loynaz, Yuniel Castillo Delgado, Karina Bermudez Ortiz and Leslie C. Sotomayor.

Despite the expanding Cuban and Cuban-American population in the U.S., there is little acknowledgment of Cuba’s rich hybrid ethnic identities and very little awareness of Cuban-American culture beyond a few urban centers.

Migration produces a fluid and often nonlinear culture with multiple origins and connections that expand beyond geographical borders. As U.S. and Cuban relations continue to shift and significantly impact each other’s cultures and politics, conversations continue to emerge around diaspora.

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CUBAN AND Cuban-American artists will be featured at the HUB Gallery through Dec. 6. leries at (814) 865-2563 or visit www.studentaffairs.psu. edu/hub/artgalleries.

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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.

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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.centrecounty library.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.life recoverystatecollege.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) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com.

Safety Checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 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.

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

Club — The Nittany Valley Writers Network will meet 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 will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe.

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

LIMITED-TIME EVENTS

Event — The film festival “Truth & Reconciliation” will take place from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and from 3 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College.

Visit www.thestatetheatre.org.

Performance — The hip hop theater piece “I.D.” will be presented through Friday, Sept. 18, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.theatre.psu.edu/id.

Performance — “The Addams Family” will be presented through Saturday, Sept.

19, at the Nittany Theatre at The Barn, 197 Old Boalsburg Road, Boalsburg. Visit www. nittanytheatre.org.

Exhibit — “New Directions” will be on display through Monday, Sept. 28, at the Fraser Street Gallery, 123 S. Fraser St., State College. Email fraserstgallery@gmail.com.

Children’s Activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout September 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. on Mondays. Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Book Babies will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.

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

Children’s Activity — A variety of story time groups will be held throughout September 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. on Tuesdays.

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

Farmers Market — The Lemont Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 21 in the Coal Sheds, 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont.

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Exhibit — “Everyday Iron” will be on display every Saturday through November from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, 304 E. Main St., Boalsburg. Visit www.boalsburgheritagemuseum.org.

UPCOMING THURSDAY, SEPT. 10

Workshop — “Introduction to QuickBooks” will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in Suite 119 of the Technology Center, 200 Innovation Blvd., University Park. Call (814) 863-4293.

Workshop — Kathleen Barrett will hold a sketching class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Makery, 209 W. Calder Way, State College.

Call (570) 687-2133.

Concert — The Tommy Roberts will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

Concert — Rick Hirsch & Steve Rudolph will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar, 324 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.zolakitchen.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11

Workshop — A “Swirl Earring” tutorial will be held at 5:30 p.m. at The Makery, 209 Calder Way, State College. Call (814) 769939 or email staciegan@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12

Children’s Activity — “Saturday Stories Alive” will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. No registration is necessary. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Event — “Sip and Paint, Happy Valley,” a painting workshop featuring artist Amanda Kunkel, will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Big Springs Distillery, 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. Email amanda@mienakayetc.com or call (717) 321-4801.

Concert — Jmac and Junior will perform at 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-8850 or visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.

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Lecture — “Woman, Geniality, and Modernity in Haydée’s Faustina Bon,” a talk by Purdue University professor Elena Coda, will be presented from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at Penn State’s Center for Global Studies, Curtin Road, University Park. Visit complit.la.psu.edu/news-events/woman-geniality-and-modernity-in-haydee 2019s-faustina-bon-elena-coda-purdueuniversity.

Event — The Junior Woman’s Club of State College membership and information social will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Home Delivery Pizza, 1820 S. Atherton St., State College.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15

Event — The monthly Women’s Midday Connection Luncheon will be held at 11:45 at the Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. Call (814) 404-3704.

Event — There will be a Centre County Government Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. at the Willowbank Building,

420 Holmes St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 3556791.

Workshop — “Understanding the ABLE Act” will be presented by Sara Weir, president of the National Down Syndrome Society, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commerical Blvd., State College. Call (814) 308-0518.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16

Concert — Cellist Kim Cook will perform Robert Muczynski’s “Gallery: Suite for Unaccompanied Cello” from 12:10 to 1 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, Curtin Road, University Park. Call (814) 865-7672.

Lecture — “Law and Human Rights in Afghanistan: The Status of Women and Girls” a talk by Dr. Sam Richards, director of World in Conversation, and Rafi Nadiri, manager of the Afghan Independent Bar Association, will be presented from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Katz Auditorium, Bigler Road, University Park.

Concert — Dweezil Zapa will be perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College.

Call (814) 272-0606 or visit www.thestate theatre.org.

— Compiled by Gazette staff

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TMMData named to list of fastest-growing private companies STATE COLLEGE — TMMData, a provider of flexible data management software, recently announced it was named number 657 on Inc. magazine’s 34th annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

The 2015 list celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation and is organized according to the percentage of revenue growth from 2011 through 2014. During this time, TMMData better than quintupled its revenue and increased its workforce more than sevenfold.

Headquartered outside of State College, with offices in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Salt Lake City, TMMData was established in 2008 by co-founders Bob Selfridge and Chris Walsh. For more than seven years, the company’s data intelligence software as a service offering has enabled mid level to enterprise-scale organizations to easily access, aggregate, analyze and normalize data from nearly any source. Analysts, managers and executives can utilize TMMData’s SaaS to manage large amounts of online and offline data, driving increased productivity in data manipulation and efficiency in organizational decision-making.

“As a growing technology company in the fast-moving field of analytics, we are honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 list,” said Walsh, TMMData CEO. “This recogni-

tion is a testament to our growth and keen ability to meet the ever-changing data analytics needs of our clients, which has resulted in the expansion of TMMData’s product capabilities as well as our client roster, which now includes clients across industries including telecommunications, education, health care and consumer products.”

TMMData’s unique platform streamlines the often-complicated process of collecting, organizing and cleansing data, allowing businesses to easily transform information into intelligence. The company currently provides flexible data management SaaS to customers including Comcast, Sony, FedEx, Morgan Stanley, Blue Cross Blue Shield, 1-800 CONTACTS and the Pennsylvania State University, among others.

“It is a privilege to be ranked on the Inc. 5000 list among such an influential group of recipients,” said Selfridge, TMMData COO. “Our dedication to our clients’ success in analyzing complex data has directly contributed to TMMData’s growth.

We strive to provide the tools necessary to help organizations efficiently leverage vast amounts of information to achieve their own evolving goals for expansion, which has in turn resulted in deeper relationships with our existing clients and several new

client relationships for us in recent history.”

“The story of this year’s Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top,” said Inc. president and editor-in-chief Eric Schurenberg. “You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly sixfold since 2012. Business owners don’t achieve that kind of success by accident.”

To qualify for the Inc. 5000 list, companies must have been founded and been generating revenue by March 31, 2011, privately held and based in the United States.

TMMData is now among top technology providers that have been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list over the years, including Microsoft, Vizio, Intuit and Oracle. The company will be honored at the 34th annual Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala, which will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Oct. 23, in Orlando, Fla.

Hawbaker acquires Naginey Operations STATE COLLEGE — Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., of State College, has acquired New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc.’s Naginey Operations, consisting of the aggregate quarry and hot mix asphalt plant located at 475 Naginey Road in Milroy.

The quarry has been in continuous operation since 1913.

Dan Hawbaker, president of Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., said, “We’re pleased to make this addition to the assets that we have in Mifflin and Centre counties. It expands our opportunity to serve our cus-

tomers with quality aggregate and asphalt materials.”

The quarry produces and supplies a full range of limestone products used in construction.

At the newly acquired location, Hawbaker also will continue to serve the asphalt paving market, producing a wide range of paving materials for private property owners and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation projects.

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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson.

The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED JULY 27-JULY 31, 2015 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Edward J. Jusits and Tammy A. Jusits to Travis R. Walker, $111,000.

Eric S. Summey to Judith A. Giannini and Charles C. Kilgus, $180,000.

Matthew W. Beck, Darlene A. Hall and Darlene A. Beck to Peter Setaro and Bonnie J. Setaro, $180,000.

Scott L. Witmer by sheriff to Saratoga Partners LP, $35,901.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Carolyn A. Daniels and Mary Margaret Hart to Carolyn A. Daniels and Mary Margaret Hart, $1.

Berks Construction Co. Inc. and Berks Homes to Katrina M. Wehr, $188,860.

Christopher H. Griffin and Amy L. Griffin to Anzi Wang and Dan Li, $209,900.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Paul W. Auman and Terri Lee Rider-Auman to Alyse R. Heckman, $120,000.

CENTRE HALL BOROUGH

Jason S. Dunkle and Sarah A. Dunkle to David J. Salaske and Jessica M. Salaske, $204,000.

Thomas G. Harris and Tabitha M. Harris to Sean Eric Gray and Paige M. Gray, $150,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Denine Simin, Denine Burkett and Timothy Simin to Shawn A. Bookhammer and Megan B. Bookhammer, $545,000.

Arlene M. Lower Estate, James Fay Lower, co-executor, and Kenneth Russel Lower, co-executor to GDOGG LLC, $180,000.

John H. Mitchell Jr., Maria E. Mitchell and Haubert/Mitchell Partners to Brandall Investments LP, $68,000.

Martin B. Garcia Jr. and Lisa Michelle Garcia to Jonathn J. Weibel and Susan M. Weibel, $230,000.

Mitzi Souchak Revocable Trust and Mitzi Souchak, trustee, to Haubert Construction LLC and Fogarty Homes, $72,000.

Horacio Perez-Blanco, Teresa L. Shock, Jonathan M. Perez-Blanco and Marcos E. Perez-Blanco to Horacio Perez-Blanco, Teresa L. Shock, Marcos E. Perez-Blanco and Johanthan M. Perez-Blanco, $1.

Horacio Perez-Blanco, Teresa L. Shock, Jonathan M. Perez-Blanco and Marcos E. Perez-Blanco to Horacio Perez-Blanco, Teresa L. Shock, Marcos E. Perez-Blanco and Johanthan M. Perez-Blanco, $1.

Hemanthini Singh to Austin L. Boyle, $242,500.

Roland E. Fleischer and Anne M. FleischerLensVan Rijpolly to Elizabeth Kells Rowen, $184,000.

Shiloh Investors LLC to Dennis B. Angeline and Abbey W. Angeline, $257,500.

S & A Homes Inc. to Priscilla Adaobi Oputa, $337,126.

Mark S. Dyreson to Joel E. Segel and Cristin E. McArdle, $242,488.

George M. McCormick and Connie L. McCormick to Edward E. Washell and Stacie Washell, $555,000.

Mona P. Adams by agent to Ephraim M. Hanks and Mandy Hanks, $262,000.

Marcel Salathe and Rahel Salathe to Michael N. Hallquist and Miranda L. G. Hallquist, $283,000.

Doris L. Sunday to Stoy Sunday and Helen Sunday, $1.

Doris L. Sunday to Debra Sunday Adamson, $1.

Doris L. Sunday to Theodore L. Sunday Jr. and Nancy Sunday, $1.

Edward E. Washell and Stacie H. Washell to Sean J. Hallgren and Anne K. Eisentraeger, $494,500.

Linda S. Skerl to Philip J. Morris and Brenda M. Morris, $218,500.

Thomas J. Serensits and Tamela A. Serensits to Mark R. Morath II and Erin E. Morath, $243,000.

Holly Smith Pillot and Andrew M. Pillot to Erik

Lawrence Clayton and Rebecca Anne Clayton, $220,900.

Reginald J. Bartram and Diane L. Bartram to Qiwei Gan and Yin Liu, $325,000.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Robert J. Lewis and Joey Lewis to Mark E. Kauffman and Doris J. Kauffman, $325,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Julie A. Gosslein and Julie A. Glantz to Michael D. Whetzel Jr. and Courtney A. Whetzel, $390,000.

Myrtle M. Heverly to Kevin T. Scott and Jessica Dzara, $1.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

KBBH Partnership to Kimberly A. Burk, $183,890.

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Harper Long and Sherlyn Long to John S. Sinnott and Susan B. Sinnott, $365,300.

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Deed Transfers, from page 37 Robert J. Neyhart and Patricia M. Neyhart to Laurence J. Thorwart, Mary C. Thorwart and Mary Laura Jones, $355,000.

TOA PA IV LP to Vicki L. Parks, $335,231.98.

GTW Associates, Amanda D. Woodle, Sharon Frost, Tom Hogan, Sigrid Bilen, Lennart Bilen, Sven Bilen, Anna-Birgitte Godura, Ruchir Godura, Ray Rahn, Rebecca Rahn, Elizabeth Hale, Philip Booth, Alan V. Erdley, Katherine Erdley, Katherine Mitchell, Piet Vanogtrop, Connie Vanogtrop, Victoria Crain, Jonathan H. Mayer, Tounine R. Mayer, Kevin A. Zarnick, Brent Brubaker, Jill Brubaker, Cathy M. Schwab, Paul G. Knight, Mary G. Knight, Mary C. Knight, Robert E. Conn, Gregory A. Edwards, Lisa A. Edwards, Gun Sung Joung, Jhu Hyoung Youn, Christine Pratt Coleman, Victor H. Campbell III Revocable Trust and Victor H. Campbell III to Springfield Commons Homeowners Association, $1.

Alan V. Erdley, Katherine M. Erdley and Katherine M. Mitchell to Alan V. Erdley and Katherine M. Erdley, $1.

Philip V. Booth and Elizabeth J. Hale to Philip V. Booth and Elizabeth J. Hale, $1.

Cathy M. Schwab to Cathy M. Schwab, $1.

Jonathan E. Mayer and Tounine R. Mayer to Jonathan E. Mayer and Tounine R. Mayer, $1.

Ray Alan Rahn and Rebecca Ann Rahn to Ray Alan Rahn and Rebecca Ann Rahn, $1.

Amanda D. Woodle to Amanda J. Woodle, $1.

Sigrid Bilen, Lennart Bilen, Sven Bilen, Anna-Birgitte Godura and Ruchir Godura to Sigrid Bilen, Lennart Bilen, Sven Bilen, Anna-Birgitte Godura and Ruchir Godura, $1.

Tommy C. Hogan and Sharon R. Frost to Tommy C. Hogan and Sharon C. Frost, $1.

Paul G. Knight and Mary C. Knight to Paul G. Knight and Mary C. Knight, $1.

Victor H. Campbell III Revocable Trust and Victor H. Campbell III to Victor H. Campbell III Revocable Trust, $1.

Christine Pratt Coleman to Christine Pratt Coleman, $1.

Gun Sung Joung and Jhu Hyoung Youn to Gun Sung Joung and Jhu Hyoung Youn, $1.

Gregory A. Edwards and Lisa S. Edwards to Gregory A. Edwards and Lisa S. Edwards, $1.

Kevin A. Zarnick to Kevin A. Zarnick, $1.

Victoria G. Crain to Victoria G. Crain, $1.

Robert E. Conn to Robert E. Conn, $1.

GTW Associates to GTW Associates, $1.

Connie J. Vanogtrop and Piet H. Vanogtrop to Connie J. Vanogtrop and Piet H. Vanogtrop, $1.

Jill A. Brubaker and Brent M. Brubaker to Jill A. Brubaker and Brent M. Brubaker, $1.

GTW Associates to Stephen G. Barnes and Ying Fang, $370,000.

KBBH Partnership to Samuel C. Graci and Janice M. Graci, $188,381.91.

Michael S. Poorman to Shannah Rae Boring, $220,000.

Brian A. Orland and Martha A. Orland to Michael R. Killoren and Kasandra M. Killoren, $465,000.

Robert L. Storch and Susan H. Storch to G. Matthew Kremser and Meghan J. Kremser, $266,500.

HOWARD BOROUGH

Verda L. Haas Estate, Wayne R. Haas, coexecutor, and Bonnie J. Bartley, co-exectuor, to Glenn W. Thompson Jr. and Penny M. Thompson, $170,000.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Nicole Brand-Sherman and Nicole D. Brand to Andrew J. Wartluft and Melissa R. Plaufcan, $254,900.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Caleb D. Roberts and Jacqueline S. Roberts to Caleb D. Roberts, $1.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Timothy M. Quick to Frederick J. Brown, $9,000.

Lois J. Falls to Reginald E. Falls Jr., Zena B. Heverly, Cynthia J. Yarnell and Jeffrey K. Falls, $1.

MARION TOWNSHIP

Stanley J. Wallace and Kimmie L. Wallace to Santina Dibert and William C. Sherksnas, $294,500.

Jonas S. Esch and Mary Z. Esch to Benuel G. Esch and Linda L. Esch, $288,300.

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David L. Pearce Sr. Estate, David Pearce Estate and David L. Pearce Jr., executor, to Thomas G. Pearce, $88,000.

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Rodney S. McMonagle and Mary M. McMonagle to Nathaniel Steve Potter and Nicole G. Potter, $166,000.

Wells Fargo Bank to Trevor J. Walter and Megan E. Walter, $225,000.

S & A Homes Inc. to Barry L. Kerstetter and Deborah E. Kerstetter, $1.

Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller to Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller, $1.

Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller to Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller, $1.

Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller to Carlton L. Miller and Sandra L. Miller, $1.

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Dean Richard Phillips and Mary E. Kohart to James Louis Vomero and Cassie J. Vomero, $228,900.

Vincent N. Lunetta and Lois W. Lunetta to Joyce P. Weaver, $243,900.

Richard J. Row Jr. to Second State Rental Properties LLC, $1.

Stephen J. Kach and Kathleen M. Kach to Mark E. Nagle and Michele L. Nagle, $205,000.

H. Amos Goodall Jr. and Cazella H. Goodall to H. Amos Jr. and Cazella H. Goodall Charitable Remainder Trust, H. Amos Goodall Jr. Trust and Cazells H. Goodall Trust, $1.

Vivian D. Hench by agent to Foxdale Village Corporation, $265,000.

Faith Fischer to Julie A. Gosselin, $255,000.

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Franklin A. Alterio Jr. and Shelby L. Alterio to Terry A. Miller Jr. and Kimberly L. Miller, $166,000.

Joshua Sanderson and Jill S. Sanderson to Zachary Y. Wineland and Casey E. Wineland, $320,000.

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Jonathan J. Weibel and Susan M. Weibel to Jason E. Hollis and Meeghan Hollis, $299,900.

Mary E. Gummo by attorney to Mary E. Gummo, $1.

Jennifer S. Guyer Estate, Holly J. Siegel, coexectuor and Robert C. C. Guyer, co-executor, to Robert C. C. Guyer and Holly J. Siegel, $1.

Joseph W. Minteer and Laura L. Minteer to Carlos P. Zalaquett, $337,500.

Bingxing Huo by agent to Xiaojing Huang, $214,000.

Charles W. Stem Jr. and Linda Stem to Benjamin S. Kunkel and Brittani A. Kunkel, $160,000.

Mary Ann Bjalme Estate, Steven P. Bjalme, co-executor, and Kirsten Bjalme-Evans, co-executor, to T. Bryant Mesick, Thomas Bryant Mesick and Nancy L. Mesick, $235,000.

Haubert Homes Inc. to Michael W. Bortiatynski and Jacqueline Bortiatynski, $65,000.

Kenneth W. Baldwin and Charlotte A. Baldwin to Warren J. Lugue and Danine L. Lugue, $450,000.

Helen E. Richardson and Helen E. Restall to Ryan J. Booz and Laura K. Booz, $442,000.

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

Trustees, PSU clash over Freeh Documents access

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — A group of Penn State trustees has moved one step closer to resolving an issue that has been a source of contentious debate among the full board of trustees.

Attorneys for Penn State and for seven alumni-elected members of the board met in court Sept. 8 to face off over access to the source documents behind the controversial Freeh Report, which was commissioned by the university in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Fiduciary responsibility “We’re here as the trustees of a public body seeking access to records owned by the university, which we can’t get access to, even though the Pennsylvania State University has been ordered to produce them in litigation to parties in opposition to the university,” said Dan Brier, an attorney for the trustees.

Brier said the seven trustees behind the petition — Anthony Lubrano, Ted Brown, Barbara Doran, Robert Jubelirer, Ryan McCombie, William Oldsey and Alice Pope — have a stronger claim to these documents than Penn State’s opponents in lawsuits, but have been denied access.

But Joseph O’Dea, an attorney for Penn

State, painted the issue in a different light.

He argued that the trustees were attempting to act outside the scope of their authority as trustees, twisting principles of law to empower them to circumvent decisions already made by the full board.

Although Brier said the trustees were merely attempting to access information they need to do their jobs as trustees, O’Dea pointed out that the full board has already voted not to review the Freeh Report. Just because the alumni-elects feel they have a duty to review the source materials doesn’t automatically invest them with the authority to do so, he argued.

“If the law only required that the trustees believe in good faith that their conduct is proper and authorized under fiduciary law of the commonwealth, that would turn cooperate governance on its head,” O’Dea said. “It would reek havoc and cause chaos, because any trustee could do whatever they wanted.”

Brier argued that O’Dea misrepresents the trustees’ intentions, and said the trustees need access to the Freeh Report documents because the report plays a crucial role in several lawsuits being waged against the university. He said the trustees need to be able to evaluate the report, which is highly critical of the university, in order to fulfill their duties to Penn State.

“The Freeh Report is a summary of all these documents,” Brier said. “It’s a work of interpretation.”

Confidentiality concerns Confidentiality was another point of debate between the two attorneys. Penn State has said the employees interviewed

by Louis Freeh were promised confidentiality, and wants to maintain that agreement so employees feel comfortable reporting wrongdoing in the future.

Brier disputed this argument, quoting from Penn State professor emeritus John Nichols who reportedly testified he was warned by Freeh investigators that they could not promise confidentiality.

O’Dea said this argument was inaccurate, claiming that Nichols, like all employees interviewed, was told that Penn State would work to ensure confidentiality, but that the university also had the authority to waive that privilege in certain situations.

“To suggest there was no commitment of confidentiality to interviewees, respectfully, is wrong,” O’Dea said.

Brier also stressed that the alumnielects were more than willing to agree to confidentiality restrictions, including a written confidentiality agreement and any orders specially presiding Bedford County Judge Daniel Howsare sees fit to enact.

However, O’Dea questioned the intent

of the seven trustees and their commitment to confidentiality in the past, noting that details of court settlements and other confidential information has previously been leaked to the press.

Brier has submitted a proposed confidentiality order for the court to consider.

O’Dea said he will also draft and submit his own proposed order.

Pending resolution Anthony Lubrano said he and his fellow alumni-elected trustees tried to resolve this issue with Penn State before filing their court petition in April.

Lubrano said the trustees and Penn State were unable to agree on the terms of a confidentiality agreement, but maintains that they are willing to agree to certain restrictions if they are able to access all the information they seek.

“I hope we can still reach a settlement but I’m not sure if that’s still possible,” Lubrano said. He thinks Penn State might be too set in its defense to still be open to a settlement, “as if it was us versus them, when we’re just trying to do out jobs.”

Brier declined to speculate when the issue might be resolved, but final briefs in the case are due by Thursday, Oct. 1. The involved parties have previously expressed hopes that the dispute may be resolved by the end of October.

Attorney general says Sandusky appeal ‘rings hollow’

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Convicted child abuser Jerry Sandusky wants a new trial, but that won’t happen if the courts believe the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.

On Sept. 7, the OAG filed a response to Sandusky’s lengthy petition for postconviction relief that he submitted to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas in May. Although Sandusky has a long list of ways he says his attorneys failed him, the OAG says Sandusky’s claims are baseless allegations unsupported by facts.

“Because a review of his petition reveals all of the claims either lack merit and/or Sandusky fails to establish how the outcome of his trial would have been different

absent such alleged errors, the Commonwealth submits that his ... petition should be denied.”

Some of Sandusky’s argument revolve around the national media attention that surrounded his case, which he claims led to an unfair trial. Sandusky argues his attorneys did not properly attempt to address the impact of the media attention or look into moving the trial out of Centre County.

The OAG says this argument “rings hollow” because Sandusky is unable to argue that any specific jury members were prejudiced against him. The OAG also notes that the judge presiding over Sandusky’s case repeatedly impressed upon the jury very strict guidelines for avoiding media coverage and discussion about the trial.

The OAG attacks other arguments Sandusky makes about his allegedly ineffec-

tive counsel, saying that testimony from his own lawyers helps disprove his claims.

Attorney Joe Amendola, for example, is on record as saying that he would not have changed his tactics based on any additional informaJERRY SANDUSKY tion he learned after the trial, despite Sandusky’s claims that his lawyers needed more time to review documents before the trial began.

The OAG says that some of Sandusky’s other allegations are made in “audaciously reckless fashion,” such as his argument that former Penn State administrators Tim Curley, Gary Schultz and Graham Spani-

er — who are facing criminal charges for allegedly covering up Sandusky’s abuse — were only charged to further the case against him. Sandusky has previously attempted to appeal his conviction twice, and the OAG notes that some of his arguments never appeared in either of his previous appeals. Other allegations are “simply set forth, in laundry list fashion” without any development or explanation, the OAG says.

Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach and founder of the Second Mile charity for at-risk youth, was convicted on 45 child sex abuse charges in 2012.

He is serving a 30- to 60-year prison term.

Sandusky’s attorney has told StateCollege. com that a federal appeal may be possible if the current appeal under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act is unsuccessful.

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University Park Airport receives increased grant

By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A project to rehabilitate the general aviation areas of University Park Airport saw the increase of Federal Aviation Administration funds from a grant of $992,000 to $3.3 million. The money was awarded Sept.

4 from FAA discretionary funds and airport entitlement funds.

“This increase will allow us to do more of the project,” said Bryan Rodgers, airport director. “We are looking to upgrade the general aviation apron to meet FAA design standards.”

The project will include the extension of taxiways called Bravo and Delta. The total cost of the project is expected to be $8.5 million.

The project is expected to improve the airport’s ability to accommodate more business from private aircraft. The project will also include additional parking, an access road and ramps.

“It will also allow for hangar development to house planes at the facility,” Rodgers said. “The work is consistent with the airport’s master plan.”

The facility improvements will meet the rising demands of aircraft owners and passengers.

There are currently 64 aircraft based at the University Park Airport, with Penn State University serving as the fixed-based operator, providing fuel sales and service.

A first-class airport is critical to the future of economic development in the Centre County region.

Operating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., UP Airport airport sees between 38,000 and 40,000 flight operations each year. “Two-thirds of those — counted by the control tower — are general aviation, with the airlines accounting for one-third,” Rodgers said.

By developing areas of the airport, the management will seek growth of hangar space and more planes based there. “This project allows us to accommodate commercial needs should they present themselves to us,” said Rodgers.

“We have very good commercial service for our size.”

Still, the airport needs to be improved in order to meet future economic development. “We work very closely with the Visitors and Convention Bureau to raise awareness about the airport,” said Rodgers.

Currently, University Park Airport has a runway that is 6,701 feet long and 150 feet wide. “We can handle Boeing 737s and 757s,” Rodgers noted.

Commissioners, from page 1 County may need to borrow dollars and taxpayers will likely eat the loss of interest on the debt. “If we have to borrow money, that could be significant,” Exarchos said.

The commissioners outlined what they feel were the major accomplishments of county government in the past 12 months. These included the new 911 project, the transition of Centre Crest, the expansion of the courthouse and the shrinking of county government.

In the case of the 911 project, the commissioners noted that they worked hard to secure better pricing on the system. The new digital system reaches 95 percent of the county, up from 45 percent. The cost was shaved from $26 million to $18 million.

The Centre Crest transition was controversial, but has been a success by any legitimate measure, according to Dershem. “We went from a partially empty facility to a waiting list. We are discussing a new Centre Crest,” said Exarchos.

The commissioners also said that they worked to get employee pension and health insurance costs under control and the county workforce was cut from 800 to 540 employees.

Commissioner Pipe said the county is fortunate to have great citizen involvement and true collaboration.

“Citizen involvement gives us numerous perspectives on the allocation of resources,” he said. “It enables elected officials to readily identify challenges.”

Pipe listed many of the boards and authorities that can use the assistance of county citizens.

Dershem spoke about the economic impact of the Grange Fair and how its growth mirrored growth in the county.

“The three large cranes (in State College) are a testimony of our community’s dedication to growth,” said Dershem. “We are proud and grateful for the investments.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK AIRPORT recently received a grant of $3.3 million for a project that will rehabilitate the general aviation portion of the airport.

There is a 20-year plan in place to upgrade the airport.

But in the short term, there is a need to modernize the Aircraft and Rescue and Fire Fighting Building. “It has lasted beyond its expiration date,” said Rodgers.

There is the potential to expand the runway by about 1,500 feet, and this may become necessary if the staff is able to convince an air carrier to begin direct flights from University Park to Orlando. “Orlando has been on our short list for some time. Of course, our first priority is to Dershem then discussed a number of projects that show the vitality of the local economy, including the waterfront project in Bellefonte, the Temple Court building and the Cadillac Building.

“Cooperation between Penn State, local government and the business community is amazing,” said Dershem.

“I see a synergy and energy I have never seen before; for example, turning Mount Nittany into a teaching hospital, thanks to CEO Steve Brown.”

Questions from the floor focused on economic development, especially what is being done to help start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Commissioner Pipe said a great deal is happening in the region, aimed at the “brain drain,” or loss of talented Penn State graduates.

He mentioned the Ben Franklin TechCelerator and the New Leaf Initiative, a facility aimed at assisting start-ups.

“I believe that (Penn State) President Barron’s commitment to technology transfer is solid,” said Dershem.

Exarchos said there is a simple recipe needed to attract new businesses to the county.

“We need to put the welcome mat out, which means a reasonable tax structure and reasonable regulations,” Exarchos said.

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SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

Cost of courthouse crises continues to compound

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — September marks the ninth month that various Centre County officials have found themselves in a whirlwind of lawsuits and controversies, and no one is really sure when the dust might settle.

But, as the legal battles become more and more drawn out, the associated costs and legal expenses incurred by the county continue to grow.

Direct taxpayer expense As things stand right now, the county has spent $86,863 on legal fees since January, according to Centre County administrator Tim Boyde. Although that money was not planned for in the county’s current budget, those fees are currently covered by a $150,000 contingency fund.

For comparison, Centre County’s total budget is in excess of $82 million. Although Boyde maintains that he “doesn’t want to minimize” the impact of the county’s legal costs, they make up a “comparatively small” amount of the county’s budget.

That $86,863 can be broken down into two general categories — costs related to the investigating grand jury that cleared Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller’s name of forgery allegations, and costs related to the separate controversy surrounding Right-to-Know requests for the phone records of judges and prosecutors.

The county has paid $20,306 to the law firm of Abom and Kutulakis for representation for the three county commissioners during the grand jury process. The county has also paid $10,705 to the Fetterhoff and Zilli law firm for providing counsel to Centre County solicitor Louis Glantz throughout the grand jury process.

In total, representation for county officials throughout the grand jury process cost $31,011 in funds directly from the taxpayers.

Unlike the grand jury process, the Right-to-Know dispute is ongoing and takes up “the lion’s share” of the county’s recent legal expenses, Boyde said. In total, the county has spent $56,122 so far for attorney Craig Staudenmaier’s advice on how to properly handle the requests for disputed documents that continue to show up.

Indirect taxpayer expense A significant portion of the county’s legal expenses are not directly paid with taxpayer funds in the county’s contingency fund, but are instead covered through the county’s insurance program.

Attorney Mary Lou Maierhofer represents the county in the Right-to-Know lawsuits being brought against the county by Parks Miller and judges Jonathan Grine and Kelley Gillette-Walker, as well as Parks Miller’s more recent defamation suit. She is paid through an insurance program run by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.

John Sallade, insurance program manager with the association, declined to reveal exactly how much Maierhofer has been paid through the program, citing a policy the prevents him from commenting on ongoing litigation.

Boyde said the county pays a yearly premium of $237,418 into the insurance program, which has been in existence since 1987 and serves 49 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. Each year, the county also receives money back through rebates and dividends in the neighborhood of $50,000 to $60,000, which offsets the cost of the annual premium.

Sallade said that each insurance claim also costs the county a $2,500 deductible. The three Right-to-Know lawsuits were accepted as one claim, and Parks Miller’s civil suit was accepted as a separate claim, for a total of $5,000 in deductibles. Boyde said this money comes from the same contingency fund that paid for legal expenses not covered by insurance.

“Centre County has been a very good member of this program,” Sallade said, explaining that the county receives discounts for various steps taken to reduce risk of accidents and liability.

“What’s important to understand is that this is a very claims-sensitive program,” Sallade said. “Over the last couple years, the overall cost has been pretty flat, but that can vary a lot from member to member. Up to half of what we charge is based on claims experience.”

Sallade said that because Centre County has submitted multiple claims, its annual premium is essentially guaranteed to increase and the money paid back to the county will decrease. The exact amount of the increase has yet to be determined because it depends on the final cost to the insurance program, which will depend on how that various lawsuits resolve and whether the county has to pay damages.

“That’s better than having this one huge expense that wasn’t anticipated or budgeted,” Sallade said. “If you have spend lots of money all at once, that’s a big budget buster.”

Potential expenses Boyde acknowledges that civil litigation can move through the courts rather slowly, and said that Centre County will budget funds specifically for legal expenses in the 2016-2017 budget.

The budget process has recently begun, and an exact figure to budget for legal fees has not been determined.

Boyde was also unable to speculate how much Centre County might be able to comfortably pay out of pocket without impacting the services it provides.

Bruce Castor, an attorney for Stacy Parks Miller, said he expects the final total to be “several multiples” of the county’s current expenses and may “easily reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

In the event that Parks Miller wins her defamation suit, Castor said the county will also have to pay damages and

Bus company relocates, continues expansion

By ALEXA LEWIS news@centrecountygazette.com

Fullington Trailways, a motorcoach bus company based in Pennsylvania, is planning on relocating its Clearfield office to its headquarters in State College at 2101 Alexander Drive.

According to a press release, the company’s decision to move the Clearfield office comes at a time of recent growth and expansion. Fullington signed a contract in mid-August with the Southern Columbia School District, which serves Catawissa, a borough in Columbia County.

“I believe this move will allow us to be a stronger organization in the long run. This expansion will allow us to save time, and use our synergies all in one place,” said Fullington’s CEO Jonathan Berzas in a press release.

The move is likely to happen by the end of this year or at the beginning of next year, according to a Vinh Vuong, a spokesperson for Fullington.

The company’s tour department, which offers bus packages to and from local and sporting events, has op-

erated out of the Clearfield office, according to the press release.

However, the company’s express bus service department, the charter department, which provides buses to school districts, and the limousine services are located in the State College office.

“I have decided it would be the greatest benefit to our company operations and to our customers as whole to have the tour and charter departments under one roof,” Berzas said in the same release.

The relocation of the Clearfield office will not disrupt any of Fullington’s services, Vuong said. While the company’s State College office is located on Alexander Drive, express bus passengers board the bus at the Greyhound station on Atherton Street in State College. Fullington will still offer service in Centre County and surrounding areas, Vuong added.

While the statement said that the restructure of the relocation has affected jobs at the tour office, Fullington plans to have newly created jobs at the State College office.

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THE CENTRE COUNTY court system has been in crisis over the past several months, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.

attorney’s fees. Parks Miller’s suit sets a $50,000 minimum limit to enter arbitration, but Castor expects potential damages to be “significantly more.”

Castor is also technically working for the county as a specially appointed assistant district attorney to deal with cases where defense attorneys want to recuse Parks Miller. Although he hasn’t billed the county for this work yet, Castor said he plans to and adds that his hourly rate is “significant.”

He said that Parks Miller is paying for his service out of pocket, but said he believes Centre County will end up covering her attorney’s fees.

“The cost can become so staggering as to increase (the county’s) insurance premiums and, in a small place like Centre County, maybe even increase taxes,” Castor said.

Castor places the blame on the county commissioners, saying that he sent the commissioners a letter in January before the conflicts started to warn them of the potential costs of what he describes as attacking and defaming the district attorney.

Mary Lou Maierhofer has repeatedly defended the county’s actions, arguing the commissioners have only fulfilled their legal and moral obligations to their constituents. “We’re not the ones that have filed a lawsuit,” she has said.

“Frankly, the county has been sued, and the citizens of Centre County have been sued, and the county needs to defends itself,” Boyde said. “As long as the suits continues, the need for the county to defend itself will continue.”

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What’s the definition of ‘employer’?

By JOEL MATHIS and BEN BOYCHUK McClatchy-Tribune News Service

What makes an employer an employer? That’s the question a new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board attempts to settle.

The NLRB recently decided that contract workers and franchise employees — think of your local McDonald’s — may more easily unionize thanks to a new, broader definition of the term “joint employer.”

A majority of five-member board said, in effect, that just because a corporate franchise is independently owned and operated doesn’t mean a corporation may exclude itself from the bargaining table. The ruling is being called one of the biggest developments in labor law in 35 years.

Is the NLRB ruling correct or an impingement on business freedom?

Columnists Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate.

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Relocating statues doesn’t change America’s past

By The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette After the shootings in Charleston, S.C., state and local officials around the country were right to purge the Confederate battle flag from government buildings. But efforts to erase all discomfiting traces of America’s checkered past are futile and wrong.

The University of Texas at Austin has relocated statues of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and President Woodrow Wilson for their associations with slavery and racism.

University officials removed the Davis statue in late August, saying “it was no longer in the university’s best interest to continue commemorating him.” The Wilson statue was also moved to a campus museum for more obtuse reasons.

Officially, it was for “symmetry,” but the 28th president supported segregation and showed the racist film “The Birth of a Nation” in the White House.

Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, both slaveholders, are in posthumous trouble, too. In many cities, Democrats are renaming their traditional Jefferson-Jackson fundraising dinners. Allegheny County Democrats are considering it but have not yet made a decision.

If Jefferson falls, George Washington could, too, and the poignant statue of the general and Indian chief Guyasuta, crouched high upon Mount Washington, would be endangered — as well as the Washington Monument and countless cities bearing his name.

While he made provisions for their freedom in his will, the nation’s first president owned slaves from age 11 until his death.

The website of his Virginia estate, Mount Vernon, acknowledges the troubling history matter-of-factly, without defense or condemnation.

This is a good model for the nation to follow when it comes to its flawed presidents and other historic figures.

Honor the office; the facts will speak for themselves.

What the National Labor Relations Board did was no obscure exercise in bureaucratic decision making. The board’s 3-2 decision will likely affect how much you pay for a Big Mac and a car ride, and quite possibly, where you work and how much you earn.

The ruling concerned BrowningFerris Industries, a waste management company, and its relationship with Leadpoint Business Services, a staffing company Browning-Ferris used to hire and manage temporary workers. One company needed workers. The other provided them. No fuss, no muss.

But the NLRB is all about fuss and an unlimited supply of muss. And so the board, which consists of three Democrats and two Republicans, is building a new regulatory scheme.

Last year, in another 3-2 decision, the board decided that McDonald’s has “sufficient control over its fran-

By The Los Angeles Times From race relations to abortion to gay marriage, the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in American life.

So it’s understandable that activists want to demonstrate on the grand plaza in front of the court’s building.

Such a majestic backdrop lends force to a protest and increases the possibility that it will attract public attention.

Ignoring those realities and adopting a crabbed view of the 1st Amendment, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently upheld a law that bars demonstrators from gathering on the plaza, an oval terrace that is 252 feet long (at the largest part of the oval) and 98 feet wide.

By contrast, under a 1972 Supreme Court ruling, demonstrators

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The decision reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Harold Hodge Jr., an anti-police-brutality protester who was arrested in 2011 when he refused to leave the court grounds.

Hanging from Hodge’s neck was a sign reading: “The U.S. Gov. Allows Police To Illegally Murder And Brutalize African-Americans and Hispanic People.”

Writing for a three-judge panel, Judge Sri Srinivasan concluded that the plaza wasn’t a public forum (even though tourists mingle there and attorneys holds news conferences in front of the court’s steps). He then said that the prohibition on protesters was justified because it furthers the government’s interests in “preserving the appearance and actuality of a judiciary unswayed by public

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Let’s be honest about what the world of franchising amounts to these days: It’s often an elaborate scheme to let big businesses make big money without doing anything so tawdry as take care of their workers.

Take McDonald’s, for example.

The company maintains strict con-

trol over many items at franchisee restaurants — including how employees do their work during the day.

An employee can be fired if they don’t follow McDonald’s corporate-imposed rules in a franchise restaurant.

Common sense tells you that anybody who dictates the rules of your employment — and thus decides if you’ll keep that employment — is your boss. This isn’t complicated.

Same for Uber. There’s a lot to love about the ride-sharing company.

But the company succeeds, in part, by shifting costs to drivers — the purchasing of cars, gasoline and more.

When all the expenses are taken out, the rate of pay is such that it amounts to little more than pocket change.

Let’s be clear what the NLRB ruling does and doesn’t do: It doesn’t force McDonald’s to pay $15 an hour.

It doesn’t force Uber to compensate drivers for expenses.

It merely says that workers for those businesses can organize into unions — and that businesses have to talk to those unions. It orders no concessions or change to the business model. It just means that companies have to listen when their employees say they need more.

Shocking, isn’t it? The conservative vision of capitalism is that bosses offer a job and a wage, take it or leave it. The liberal version suggests a third way: It involves negotiation.

There’s nothing uncapitalistic about it, unless you decide workers have little or no freedom of action to decide their own fates.

As my colleague stated earlier, “It’s difficult for a union to organize one store at a time. One franchise owner may be amenable. Others may balk.

But if the government forces the big bad corporation to the table, the dynamic changes. Suddenly, the union is poised to unionize tens of thousands of stores in one fell swoop. And what a coup that would be!”

What a coup that would be.

opinion and pressure.”

This priggish rationalization ignores the fact that, like all federal judges, Supreme Court justices have life tenure and are blissfully free to disregard public opinion if they choose. Moreover, the Supreme Court has held that the 1st Amendment protects the right to comment on the behavior of judges and offer them advice.

If Hodge ultimately appeals to the Supreme Court, the justices should rule in his favor. They know better than anybody else that demonstrations on their doorstep are not a threat to judicial independence. They are, however, an example of something the court has repeatedly celebrated in its 1st Amendment decisions: the principle that “debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open.”

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So what is this really all about?

It’s difficult for a union to organize one store at a time. One franchise owner may be amenable. Others may balk. But if the government forces the big bad corporation to the table, the dynamic changes. Suddenly, the union is poised to unionize tens of thousands of stores in one fell swoop.

And what a coup that would be!

But if you think this is just about squeezing a popular peddler of thirdrate hamburgers, think again. Federal regulators would like very much to put the screws to Uber, Lyft and other companies that rely heavily on temporary and contract workers.

The main reason those models succeed — the reason your car ride to the airport is so much cheaper than a standard taxicab fare — is that those companies aren’t paying conventional salaries or benefits.

On the other hand, an Uber driver has greater flexibility than someone who works a standard 40-hour week.

Regulators would take that flexibility away and dictate rules that would make the so-called sharing economy far less attractive and competitive.

The reality is, private-sector unions are on the wane and have been for decades. The NLRB is giving big labor a nice boost, but at the expense of economic growth, opportunity and the freedom of contract.

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