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We Are ... Town&Gown begins its series by the people who live here on why they live here and are proud to live here
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Our Stories Onscreen The eyes of the nation have been on the Centre Region for nearly a year, observing the scandal that has shaken it to its core. Now, some films and filmmakers are attempting to display the other side of this region
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Quiet No More Once called a 'silent epidemic,’ concussions are being identified and talked about more, and a greater amount of work is being done to benefit athletes who are susceptible to them • by Curtis Chan
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Behind the Scenes and Out of the Limelight at PSU More than 15,000 people in the State College area receive their paychecks from Penn State. Among those working hard at the University Park campus are thousands of cooks, landscapers, police officers, medical professionals, computer-support personnel, and oh-so-many-more staff members and volunteers • by Tracey M. Dooms
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Dancing with the Stars — or Rather, National Champions The Lionettes Dance Team has evolved from kick-line routines in the stands to the best group of dancers in the country • by Samantha Hulings
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Letter From The Editor Starting Off On Center: Doug Varone and Dancers Community: Tutoring program gives PSU students the opportunity to help area youth Health & Wellness: Sleep apnea could be the reason for not getting enough ZZZZs This Month on WPSU Penn State Diary: Having fewer athletic scholarships is not new to school’s football program Events: Hardcore Mudd Run set for Tussey What’s Happening From the Vine: WPSU Wine Festival returns Taste of the Month/Dining Out: Tailgating takeouts Lunch with Mimi: The Lunch Bunch Guide to Advertisers State College Photo Club’s Photo of the Month Snapshot: Andrew Monk
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We are ... Home! Sharing stories of why living here is still special I’ve called several places “home” in my life — they’ve ranged in size from my small hometown of Tunkhannock, P e n n sy l va ni a , to the B i g Ap p le of N e w York Ci ty. Nearly all of the towns and cities had aspects that I loved and also things I wanted to see improve. Each place had its share of special people or parts of the community that have stuck with me — the wrestler from a high school near Carlisle who overcame Hodgkin’s disease, the small theater in Norwich, Connecticut, that produced Broadway-style plays in what had been an old firehouse, the Lutheran church in the heart of Times Square that attracted the proverbial melting pot to its Sunday services and that had a soup kitchen below it that helped those in need. State College, of course, is my home now. It’s “officially” been my home for five years, but it’s been my second home since I attended my first football game some 35 years ago. Many times, especially over the past few months, I’ve used this space to point out why I’m proud to call this place my home. Even with everything that has transpired here of late, I tell people that there’s no place I’d rather be — I want to be here to help this place that I love get through its most difficult challenge. Starting this month, Town&Gown wants as many of you as possible to share your stories on why you live here and why you’re proud to
call this place your home. As you read the “We Are” series, you will hopefully feel a stronger connection to this region and the people who live, work, play, and volunteer here. The title “We Are” obviously has strong connections to Penn State, but, as the stories in the coming months will show, this region isn’t just Penn State — it’s much more. At the same time, the university has been, continues to be, and, I believe, should remain a vital part of our home. Because, as I wrote, last month it will be the collective We that helps our home now during these turbulent times and into the future. This month’s “We Are” stories, which start on page 32, feature a number of people who work here at Town&Gown (along with the wife of a certain editor). We believed we should share our stories if we’re going to ask you to share yours. After reading this month’s issue, you are encouraged to send us your stories — they can be anywhere from a few paragraphs to a few pages. E-mail me at dpenc@barashmedia.com. Each month, a few more people will have their stories published in Town&Gown. And from everyone here at Town&Gown: Thank You for all you’ve done to make this place a special home for us!
David Pencek Editorial Director dpenc@barashmedia.com
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The Penn State Veterans Plaza, the gift of the class of 2011, will open during a dedication ceremony 5:30 p.m. September 14 on the patio of Old Main. The plaza will be located near the intersection of Pollock Road and the Henderson Mall, off the northeast corner of Old Main. Preliminary plans for the Veterans Plaza featured a circular walkway and curved stone wall, centered around an artistic representation of a warrior’s shield, symbolizing honor and sacrifice. The shield itself will seem to “float” above the grass, its surface carved with a “rippling water” effect, to evoke a feeling of tranquility. The curved wall will bear the inscription of a Greek phrase meaning “Either with it [your shield], or on it.” The plaza’s curved wall will be named to honor Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a 1998 liberal arts graduate and the only Penn State alumnus to earn the Medal of Honor. Murphy, a Navy Seal, posthumously received the US military’s highest decoration for his actions in 2005 during the war in Afghanistan.
The Nittany All-Star Cheerleaders reveal the total of the United Way’s Pacesetter Campaign.
United Way kicks off campaign
The Centre County United Way began its 2012 campaign in August with a goal of $2,070,000. The kickoff event included 35 “pacesetter” companies that raised $538,581 over the summer to start the campaign. Nick Lingenfelter, who is the campaign’s cochair with Hugh Mose, said, “We are a community of caring, compassionate, and generous people. I know that together we are stronger. We are one community united.” Centre County United Way executive director Tammy Gentzel said, “Local health and human-service agencies have asked us for help to raise funding for their programs. This relationship between CCUW and our partners improves lives across Centre County in the areas of education, health, and financial stability.” For more information, visit www.ccunitedway.org.
Little Lions FFA chapter awarded grant The State College Little Lions FFA chapter received a $2,000 grant from the National FFA Organization’s Living to Serve: Environmental Grant program. The grant will be used toward the Little Lions FFA yearlong project to tackle an environmental issue in the community. The project’s plan includes working with local farm operators to complete their manure management plans in order to meet the requirements of the Clean Stream Act. Funds will be used to provide testing, develop cropproduction needs and rotations, and manage manure nutrients for crop production. The project kicked off at the Grange Fair and any Centre County farm operator may join the project and complete their plan. T&G
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People in the
Community Jon Nese/ Marisa Ferger
Jon Nese and Marisa Ferger of the Penn State meteorology department are nominated for an Emmy by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. They received their nomination for their weekly educational series WeatherWhys, which highlights timely topics in meteorology and related environmental and astronomical sciences. Their nominated
submission included their features “TwentyFifth Anniversary of Chernobyl,” “Lightning and College Football,” and “The Story of Leap Year.” The Mid-Atlantic Emmy winners will be announced September 22 in Philadelphia.
Suzanne Shontz
Suzanne Shontz, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, was among 96 researchers named by the White House recently as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the US Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Shontz won the award for her work in computational and data-enabled science and engineering. “It’s a great honor to receive this award,” she said in a released statement. “It means that my research at Penn State has been recognized by the White House as being important to the nation.”
Jake Varner
Nittany Lion Wr e s t l i n g C l u b member Jake Va r n e r w o n t h e gold medial in the 96-kilogram freestyle weight class at the Olympic Games in London. Varner defeated Valeri Andriitsev of Ukraine, 1-0, 1-0. Varner was a two-time national champion for Iowa State before coming to State College to train with his former head coach and current Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson. “It’s awesome to have Cael in my corner,” Varner told USA Wrestling after the match. “He’s an Olympic champion and I’m an Olympic champion now. I’m still not sure I’m in his league. I can’t thank him enough for everything. I owe him a lot, that’s for sure.” Five Penn State alumni also earned Olympic medals. Megan Hodge and Christa Harmotto were part of the US women’s volleyball team that won the silver medal, Erin McLeod and Carmelina Moscato earned bronze medals as members of the Canadian women’s soccer team, and Natalie Dell won a bronze in rowing. T&G 12 - Town&Gown September 2012
Q&A
with Robert Placky, coordinator of the State High alumni art exhibition The Decade3 By Sarah Harteis
It was 20 years ago that State College art teacher Robert Placky organized the first Decade Show exhibition. The show highlighted the works of State High alumni who were working in professional art careers. This month, The Decade3 show opens in the HUB-Robeson Galley. The show runs September 28 through November 18 and will feature students’ works from 1982 through 2011. Nearly 60 artists will be represented in the exhibition. Placky took time to share some of his thoughts regarding the show, which includes a film festival this year. T&G: How did you come up with the idea for the first Decade Show in 1992? Placky: At the time, I had been at the high
school for 10 years. I noticed that there were a lot of high-caliber students. During this time, I had a student exhibit at Pattee going on. I received a call from the director saying they had a cancellation and asking if I would like to continue my exhibit. Just then I had a thought. I had a lot of students either graduating or coming home soon and I thought it’d be fun to do an exhibit of alumni work. It was also my anniversary of being at the high school for 10 years, so I thought, “Let’s call it the Decade Show.” T&G: What made you decide to add a film festival (held November 2-3 at the State Theatre) to the show? Placky: We expanded the show because more of our students have been going into film and video. So, as we started calling for entries, we noticed that we had the potential to have a film festival. We anticipate it to be a very successful addition. We want it to be like a real film festival. T&G: What is your goal for the show? Placky: We will be trying to raise $25,000 for the Alla Prima Fund. The purpose of this fund is to be used by the State College Area School District K-12 students to enhance their art and design education. The money will then be managed by the Centre County Community Foundation. We plan to raise the money through an auction and through proceeds. We are also looking for sponsors to support our cause. T&G: Do you think the show will continue to grow in the future? Placky: I’d like it to. There’s already talk about the film festival becoming an annual event. The show will probably grow under someone else’s eyes soon, though. I’m approaching my 38th year of teaching, so I’m probably retiring in a few years. T&G: How will the show affect current State High students who aspire to a career in the arts? Placky: Our goal is to bring every K-12 student to see the show through field trips. We want to showcase all kinds of careers in the arts in hopes to show kids that they can do this! It’s not a dream they can’t follow. T&G
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Dance Feast
Doug Varone’s modern company performs emotional, technically powerful program By John Mark Rafacz
A Kansas City Star reviewer describes a Doug Varone and Dancers performance as “a feast of tens of thousands of individual moments.” The New York City company’s modern dance makes its Center for the Performing Arts debut in an October 19 performance at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. The program features Carrugi, a new work set to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La Betulia liberate. Carrugi delves into the libretto’s themes of heroism, mythmaking, duplicity, and conflict in a twenty-first-century world of comic-book-inspired imagery. The program also includes Lux, set to music by Philip Glass, and an excerpt from the evening-length Chapters from a Broken Novel. “Lux is all about freedom,” writes a Washington Post critic. “It is what dancing really feels like, the kind of dancing I might dream about: loose and sweeping in a spirit of exultation.” A Boston Globe reviewer observes that “Chapters from a Broken Novel (2010) — with its shards of dreams and groping tenderness — cracks the human condition wide open.” Amy Dupain Vashaw, audience and program development director at the Center for the Performing Arts, says she’s thrilled the company, founded in 1986, is performing for the first time in State College. “I’ve followed the work of Doug Varone for many years and have always loved the way his work speaks to the emotions while being so technically powerful,” she says. In addition to the main presentation, the company is scheduled to offer a free program of excerpts from its repertory and works in progress. “The night before his performance, he’ll be presenting Stripped, a program that demystifies modern dance by breaking it down into its component parts — exposing the undercarriage of the work and then putting it back together,”
Vashaw says. “I think it’s going to be a very effective way to bring new audiences to this amazing art form of modern dance.” When not on tour, Doug Varone and Dancers is the resident company at the 92nd Street Y’s Harkness Dance Center. The company has earned 11 New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Awards. The versatile Varone applies his talents to dance, theater, opera, film, TV, and fashion. Besides guiding his own company, he has directed and choreographed operas, including four productions at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. A 2008 episode of the PBS Dance in America: Wolf Trap’s Face of America featured his Bottomland. Theater credits include choreography for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional productions. He also has created works for Limón Dance Company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Rambert Dance Company, Bern Ballet, and other troupes. T&G Designer’s Studio sponsors the performance. The presentation of Doug Varone and Dancers was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. For more information or tickets, visit www.cpa.psu.edu or phone (814) 863-0255. John Mark Rafacz is the editorial manager of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State.
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Tutoring program gives PSU students the opportunity to help area youth
Volunteer tutors of the Friendship Tutoring Program help local kids in reading, math, and other areas.
By Amy King
When it comes to State College (town) and Penn State (gown) coming together, the Friendship Tutoring Program is one example of the good that’s possible. For a few hours on Sunday afternoons during the academic calendar year, dozens of elementary school-aged children meet individually with volunteers — mostly Penn State students — who instruct and aid, coach and mentor. But their time together is much more than that. As the children improve their scholastic abilities by playing board and computer games, drawing pictures, writing poems, and just plain working hard, trust is bridged and relationships are formed. One of the best lessons the kids end up learning is that, above all, school can be fun. The secular program, sponsored and hosted by Faith United Church of Christ, was founded by Maureen Dunham, a retired schoolteacher, in 1999. This fall marks the 14th year for the program. From the onset, the core of the Friendship Tutoring Program (FTP) was designed to support students after they left the Park Forest Day Nursery and entered the school system. What began with eight students doubled halfway through the first year — now, the program has about 40 to 45 kids participating. The program has steadily grown and now consists of students referred not only by the Park Forest Day Nursery but also by Head Start and the State College Area School District. In addition, children not referred by one of these institutions will be considered on a space-available basis.
“The involved students are typically below grade level in reading and/or math or may be struggling to keep up with their peers in other various areas,” FTP director Laura Griffin says. “Once referred, I contact each student’s individual classroom teacher so I can better help direct the tutor to be the most efficient we, as a group, can be.” Griffin, also a retired school teacher who is entering her sixth year at the helm of FTP, effectuates ample and varied responsibilities, including keeping inventory, ordering materials, and guiding the tutors, principally by providing feedback on a week-by-week basis. One of Dunham’s original visions was to keep the foundational support for the children at a one-on-one basis. By the latter part of the second year, when attendance had grown greatly, she approached the Penn State College of Education to inquire about students assisting in tutoring (tutors initially began as volunteers from the church). Currently, most of the tutors are from the College of Education and are undergoing their first field work. “It’s a great, first practical experience,” Griffin says. “Each child is assigned the same tutor throughout the semester. Ideally, the tutor and student are together for the entire year. This creates a wonderful mentorship and friendship. The tutors are in prime positions to be good influences as to the importance of education.” Dunham agrees saying, “The bonds that form between student and tutor are irreplaceable.” Katie Sullivan, a senior elementary-education
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major from Harrison City, has been involved with Friendship Tutoring for the past two years. This fall, she will step up her responsibilities by taking on the assistant-director role. She will be a substitute tutor where needed, but her duties will increase to include welcoming the arriving students, keeping attendance records, and manning the on-site computer lab. “I’ll act as an additional resource to any of the tutors who may have questions,” she says. Sullivan acknowledges that she has grown exponentially, both personally and professionally, from the experience. “I discovered how much I thoroughly enjoy working one-on-one with a child,” she says. “I had the fortune of working with the same boy [Christopher Nguyen, 12] all four semesters I was a tutor. We developed such a connection that I didn’t want to miss tutoring, even for one week. “When I saw Christopher accomplish something he had been struggling with, it really meant a lot to me. That’s what made me keep coming back.” It’s because of this positive, caring attitude
that Nguyen’s mother, Vicky Ninh, showers accolades upon Katie. “It’s hard for me to put into words what Katie has meant to Christopher. She is consistent and involved, really looking into the areas where Christopher needs the most help. She’ll be a great teacher,” she says. Raghda Ibrahim has witnessed the academic progression of her daughter, Heidi, 9, in the four years she has been involved with FTP. Ibrahim speaks highly of the program, and is particularly happy with the immediate assessments she receives. “One of the greatest benefits of the program is the evaluations. I know right away if there is a problem and what it is, and we can work together to make sure Heidi is getting the extra help she needs through Friendship Tutoring,” Ibrahim says. An additional benefit of her daughter’s involvement with the tutoring process is the enrichment of self-confidence skills that translates to her experiences in the classroom. “Heidi generally has a positive attitude toward school, but she has become more confident,
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especially with answering questions in class,” Ibrahim explains. Ibrahim also has seen the constructive rapport between her daughter and Penn State senior Katherine Preston. “Heidi has built a positive relationship with Katherine. She has the characteristics of an older sister, and she knows who the kids are talking about today,” — such as singers and celebrities. “Heidi is eager to do her work if Katherine is involved because she makes it much more fun,” Ibrahim says. Preston, an elementary-education major from Lititz, enjoys her time with the program, evidenced by her being a part of Friendship Tutoring since her sophomore year. “I try to keep a very casual atmosphere when I’m with Heidi,” she says, “because I feel we relate more to each other that way. We talk about what she did the previous week, both in and out of school. I love to listen to her. I also want her to know that it is okay if she does not understand everything the first time and that asking for help is never a sign of failure. Our relationship is all about open communication.” Like many organizations these days, FTP must deal with funding issues in a struggling
economy. Bob Dunham, Maureen’s husband, has been instrumental in helping with financial aspects of the program, acquiring donations of books, computers, software — even food — from various national companies and local establishments. These items act as positive reinforcement, making it possible to provide snacks to keep focus levels at the ready and provide book rewards for good attendance. Regardless of any funding problems, FTP, its board, and its partners in the community stay committed to providing a quality program for the children who most need it — and their past successes continue to drive them in doing so. “These kids are so important,” Maureen Dunham says emotionally. “They are the beneficiaries and the real purpose of the program.” T&G For more information about the Friendship Tutoring Program and how to support it, visit www.faithucc.info/friendship%20tutoring.html. Amy King is a contributor to Town&Gown, and teaches preschool at Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten. She lives in State College with her husband and three children.
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Unrestful Nights
Sleep apnea could be the reason for not getting enough ZZZZs
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Colleen Ciano, RN, M.S.N., Penn State doctoral student in nursing (left), and Dr. Amy Sawyer, assistant professor of nursing, work with CPAP masks.
An average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Even though many adults sleep for that amount of time, or even longer, they do not feel refreshed and rested like they should. Why? Often it is because they have sleep apnea. There are three different types of the sleep disorder — obstructive, central, and mixed — but obstructive sleep apnea is the most common. Obstructive sleep apnea is essentially an intermittent pause in breathing when one sleeps at night. These pauses are caused when the upper airway, behind the nose and base of the tongue, collapses and blocks air from getting through. However, when the airway collapses, there is still an effort to breath, so the person will struggle to breath against a closed airway, according to Dr. Amy Sawyer, sleep specialist and assistant professor in nursing at Penn State. The airway remains closed until the brain wakes up and stimulates the breathing again. The pause in breathing can vary from 10 seconds to a few minutes, depending on the event, and each time the brain is awakened from sleep, whether the person is conscious or not. When someone has more than 10 events per hour, that is considered mild sleep apnea.
Having 15 to 30 events per hour is moderate sleep apnea, and anything more than 30 is severe sleep apnea. The person who is displaying the symptoms for obstructive sleep apnea does not always recognize them. In fact, it’s usually the person who sleeps next to them who notices the condition first. Excessively loud snoring is a common symptom as well as going from light snoring to disruptive snoring to no snoring, which is then followed by a gasp for air. This is a sign that the person stopped breathing and the brain woke up to help arouse the breathing. Along with the more noticeable symptoms, there are symptoms that only the sleeper would notice. When someone’s brain is waking up multiple times during the night, he/she is not getting restful sleep and the person will feel unrefreshed in the morning. Other symptoms include falling asleep at odd times during the day, waking up with a headache or nausea, and having short-term memory impairments. These symptoms progress over time if the patient does not treat their apnea. Treatment for any kind of sleep apnea always starts with a physical exam and sleep study, which is done overnight in a sleep lab where doctors measure different variables when the
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patient sleeps. A sleep study usually begins in the evening and the room is set up like a modified hotel room that is soundproof and dark. Multiple wires are hooked up — to the patient’s head, face, chest, and legs — and abdominal belts and chest belts are applied to measure breathing. If the patient does in fact have obstructive sleep apnea, there are different treatment options depending on the severity of the disorder. For patients who show that they have obstructive sleep apnea every time they sleep, the standard method for treating it is use of a mask called CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure), which is an air compressor that comes with a tube that connects to the mask. It is anchored with headgear and straps. The mask fits either over the mouth or the nose and delivers positive pressure through the tube, keeping the airway open when the person sleeps. When someone has to wear CPAP, it is important that they wear it every night and if they nap. It doesn’t cure obstructive sleep apnea, but it is effective if the correct pressure is applied, says Dr. Reauelle King, a sleep specialist for Geisinger Health System. While CPAP is 100-percent effective in eliminating the sleep disorder when it is worn, patients who use it need to become familiar with the device. “It does force people to create new bedtime routines and wake-up routines, but most people don’t have difficulty doing those things,” Sawyer says. “It is getting used to the mask device and being able to breathe against the pressure that takes time.” For people with mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea, there are oral appliances that orthodontists or dentists make that pull the jaw forward, increasing the airway space behind the tongue.
Another treatment option is having surgery to open up and widen the airway, so, if it does collapse, it won’t collapse completely. Specialists can do this either by laser or surgery. Other surgeries include removing the tonsils or uvula and cutting the upper and lower parts of the jaw to bring it forward. While CPAP is effective and oral appliances and surgery work for some patients, there are some changes people can make in their daily lives to help reduce or even end sleep apnea. The disorder is associated with obesity, and there are overweight children and adults who are being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Sometimes, just losing weight can help open the airway a little more, helping people breath at night. “With obesity comes weight-related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea,” King says. “If research allows us to fix obesity, you will see a downward trend in sleep apnea. Until then this will be a huge problem.” Other things one can do to help their sleep include quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol and sedatives. Positional therapy also may help by having a patient sleep on their side or stomach instead of their back, so the airway doesn’t collapse so much. Sawyer says sleep apnea continues to be extensively researched, and a lot of money and time are being put into developing a drug — but they are not close. The problem is that the cause of sleep apnea is not entirely understood. Each patent is different and affected by different factors. Until progress is made, increased awareness can be a huge help. “It is still common for people to not know what sleep apnea is,” Sawyer says. “We need to slip sleep education into general practice because if we don’t ask about it, people won’t offer it as a problem.” T&G
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Centre County and its communities are filled with farmers, doctors, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, teachers, retirees, artists, researchers, and so much more. Some were born and raised here; many, however, are from various parts of the United States and even the world. They all — we all — call this place Home. This month, Town&Gown begins its series by the people who live here on why they live here and are proud to live here. They’re your neighbors, coworkers, and friends — people our extended community can count on to see it through difficult times
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The Schmidt family (from left) Bryan, Stephanie, Kelley, and Rob.
Rob Schmidt Publisher, Town&Gown magazine
For most of my life I have called State College home. My family moved here from Southern California when I was five years old and we settled in the small, growing Ferguson Township neighborhood known as Park Hills. I saw my first snowfall that winter, played Wiffle Ball with my friends that summer, and my dad took me to my first Penn State football game the next fall. I couldn’t imagine going to any other university than Penn State. But after graduation, like many who grew up here, I was anxious to leave. So at 24, with a new wife and a new job, I ventured to Connecticut, never thinking I would return. I wouldn’t trade the time we spent in New England for anything, but after my radio station was sold I was offered the chance to come back to State College. So at 30, with a newborn daughter in tow, my wife and I returned Home. With a new family and a new perspective I rediscovered all the things I took for granted in my youth. Just as my parents did 25 years earlier, we found a new, growing neighborhood on the other end of town, surrounded by other young families and plenty of kids. I quickly realized why this is such a great place to raise a family. Our two children had the benefit of attending great schools and have enjoyed a wonderful quality of life. No wonder State College is often rated as one of the best places to live. Let’s face it — there is something special about college towns. We enjoy the special
small-town feel combined with the energy of a big university. Where else can you stroll through a huge summer arts festival or watch a Broadway-caliber show? And you don’t have to travel to the big city to catch Springsteen, The Eagles, or any of the countless entertainers we have seen at the Bryce Jordan Center. And we bleed blue and white. The moments that most link childhood to adulthood surround Penn State sports. My father and I watched Ron Brown hit a half-court shot to beat Pitt in Rec Hall. My son and I watched Talor Battle hit a game-winner, well, more than once. I sat with my dad and 60,000 others in Beaver Stadium for Band Day. I sat with my son and 110,000 others and cheered on the Nittany Lions at the first “White Out.” As I reflect on why I love it here, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from T.S. Eliot: We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. Leaving home for a while gave me a better appreciation for the place I call Home.
Mimi Barash Coppersmith Founder, Town&Gown magazine
When I ventured here as a naïve 17-yearold pup (the youngest and first of my Eastern European immigrant parents’ four children to dare do this!), never did I expect not to find my way out of town or to be molded into a woman who could ultimately find an absolutely fulfilling, overwhelmingly joyous, and wellrounded life in a place equally inaccessible from all directions. I arrived in 1950 — the same fall as Joe Paterno. I got to know him quite well. Often, he leaned on me for favors and I did the same with him. Another newcomer, Milton S. Eisenhower, embarked on a mission to transform the Pennsylvania State College into a great academic university. (My class diploma proudly sports University for the first time!) Reluctantly, my parents had dropped me in a community that had no “real synagogue.” It did have a strong Hillel Foundation, led by Rabbi
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We can either wring our hands in despair or use them to roll up our shirtsleeves and try to find new ways to make a difference.”
Mimi Barash (right) with her husband, Sy, in 1965.
Ben Kahn, who subbed as community rabbi as needed. Understandably, my folks clung to their deep Jewish traditions in spite of a backdrop of remembering the persecution and devastation of their parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Education became a priority in our home. For various complicated reasons, my dad had left school (in Hungary) after seventh grade; my mother (in the United States) after 10th grade. I became their symbol of hope for a better future: higher education. As we all try to recover from the horrific developments surrounding the “Sandusky Scandal,” I count my blessings as someone who has been afforded endless opportunities to live, work, play, pray, and grow in this remarkable environment — we call it town and gown. I have learned and experienced the true heartbeat of this community for more than 62 years and through several significant personal tragedies (we all get them, sooner or later, but never expect them!) during which there were outflows of help, support, encouragement, and kindness coming my way. We now need that genre of energy — together as a team — to refocus our mission of excellence in every respect on both sides of College Avenue. I believe it was Pat Schroeder, the former congresswoman from Colorado, who said during her appearance at the Claster Lecture Series at Penn State in 1983, “Our work as citizens is a lot like housework. It never ends.
Vilma Shu Danz (middle) with brother, Frank (left), and husband, Lee, at Tussey Mountain.
Vilma Shu Danz Operations manager/assistant editor, Town&Gown magazine
State College is an enchanted place where some of us can’t seem to find our way out of town. It’s where I earned my bachelor of arts degrees in English, French, and economics at Penn State. It’s where I get to express my thoughts as a writer for Town&Gown magazine. It’s where I fell in love with my “townie” husband Lee Danz, and where I plan to raise my family. For someone who is originally from China, born in Brazil, grew up in Nigeria, and went to high school in Switzerland, I never would have guessed as a child that I would call State College, Pennsylvania, home. The story of how I ended up here began long before I was born. When my father was in college in São Paulo, a group of exchange students from Penn State came to visit his campus. They talked about this wonderful little town in the middle of Pennsylvania. They made such an impression on him that when I was applying for college he insisted I apply to Penn State. When I first arrived in State College, I remember getting off a twin-engine propeller airplane at University Park Airport, driving
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past acres of farmland in a Handy Delivery taxicab, and thinking “I don’t know if I can live in such a rural area!” And at the time, the only “futebol” I followed was the World Cup. More than a decade later, a lot has changed. I am a Penn State football and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. I like the privacy of owning a home on more than an acre of land. I don’t mind the quiet country roads that keep me close to nature. I have even started flying a single-engine airplane. This past May, my younger brother became a Penn State grad and also has chosen to make State College home. I don’t know if those Penn Staters my father met all those years ago still live in State College, read Town&Gown, or realize that by sharing their Penn State story, they touched our lives and helped us find our way home.
Jennifer Pencek Associate editor, Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
Growing up in Eastern Connecticut, never did I think I would make my home — and life
— in Central Pennsylvania. But that is exactly what happened after meeting my husbandto-be, David, a Penn State alum who still had connections to the area. David and I met while we were both working at the same newspaper in Connecticut. After falling in love and feeling the need for a change, we decided to give Pennsylvania a try. As luck would have it, we were able to move to Tipton, and later State College, where we have lived for more than five years. We’ve never looked back. While it is still hard to be away from my family in Connecticut, Happy Valley is our home and the place we want to raise our 3-year-old son, Ryan, and grow old together. It’s difficult to describe why this region has come to mean so much to me — it’s the mountains, the people, just the feeling of home. It’s the community — arts organizations, attractions for families, various organizations helping others. We’re close to stores, restaurants, and other towns. We can just as easily go on a country drive as we can head to heavily populated areas. This is just home — it’s where I was married and where my son was born.
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I had my first college tailgating experience here, and I love getting dressed in my blue and white to attend football games. I also love going to Penn State basketball and softball games, and enjoy cheering on the Spikes. But the area is more than sports. We have found a wonderful church family at Grace Lutheran Church and see ourselves worshipping there for many years to come. Our family also has expanded to our great friends who we never would have met had we not moved here. We belong to Mamas and Daddies of Happy Valley, a group of parents and children who get together monthly to participate in various activities and just have fun. Taking my son to the Penn State Arboretum and the various parks and outdoor areas to watch him run and explore brings me endless joy. My husband and I look forward to seeing our little boy grow into a wonderful man, who will fondly recall his childhood here. Happy Valley to me really does mean happiness. We’re not perfect — no one is — but I am proud to call State College and Happy Valley home.
Andrea Boyles CEO, Centre County Youth Service Bureau
For more than 17 years I drove from Blair County to Centre County five, six, and even
seven days a week to a job that I love. With each passing year, more and more of my waking hours were spent in Centre County. In Blair, my home became simply a house, as home to me became the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) and the county that embraces it. Finally this past spring I discovered the perfect house here in Centre County, and I can speak easily to what I love about living all my hours here. This job that I love gives me access to all of Centre County’s splendor. I work with families who struggle but also are steeped in tradition and love for one another. I work with children who have great dreams and who are grateful beyond compare. I meet small-business owners who give freely even in a struggling economy to help YSB help those kids and families. I spend
time with major donors to YSB who could easily ignore the needs that exist, but instead not only give monetarily but also ask brilliant questions and never tire of learning about the work we do. Beyond my work, I can shop in tiny meat markets, produce stands, and specialty shops every day. I can hike and take scenic drives and enjoy theater here in my own community. I can be a welcoming stranger to visiting studentathletes and their families, and host to friends and family who love my town. I am proud to be a part of this community, grateful to live here, and eager to help as we grow stronger, safer, and more resilient — just like YSB kids do every day!
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Cheryl White Executive director, Centre Volunteers in Medicine
Cheryl White (left) with dog, Dewey, and husband, Bruce.
As a Penn State student on the University Park campus, I fell in love with the town of State College and all it had to offer. Years later, when my family was given the opportunity to move to State College, we jumped at the chance. After 11 years in the Washington, DC, area, we longed for the small-town feel of the Centre Region, and knew this would be a great place to grow our family. Now, many years later, I have the honor of working as the executive director of our local free clinic. The clinic is volunteer based, and more than 90 percent of our annual budget comes from the community — ninety percent! We are blessed to live in a community where people give of their time, talent, and treasure to help their neighbors who are less fortunate! T&G
Share Your Thoughts and Feelings about Centre County — Your Home!
“I fell in love with the town of State College and all it had to offer.”
“Happy Valley is the place we want to raise our children.”
“I am proud to call State College and Happy Valley home.”
“I am proud to be a part of a community that helps its neighbors who are less fortunate.”
Each month, Town&Gown will publish a few stories from people about why Centre County is their home. Send your stories to editorial director David Pencek at dpenc@barashmedia.com. Stories can range in length from a few paragraphs to a few hundred words or more.
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The eyes of the nation have been on the Centre Region for nearly a year, observing the scandal that has shaken it to its core. Now, some films and filmmakers are attempting to display the other side of this region — one documentary showing Penn State at its best is ready to premiere; another is still in the works and is continuing to interview people who live here about living here. Will the eyes of the nation care to watch?
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Why They Dance New WPSU documentary follows a year of THON By David Pencek For many, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, is an annual 46hour event that raises millions of dollars for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. While it’s correct about THON raising money for a fund that helps families who have children with cancer, it would be incorrect to think that all the work done by Penn State students is accomplished over one weekend in February. The dance marathon is actually a culmination of a yearlong effort that involves around 15,000 volunteers. From canning weekends in the fall to everything involved with putting on THON weekend in February, the Penn State student volunteers spend countless hours and plenty of emotion for the cause — the fight against pediatric cancer. The WPSU documentary Why We Dance: The Story of THON provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest student-run philanthropy over the course of a year. The film premieres on WPSU at 8 p.m. September 27. “The story we’re trying to tell is that while THON weekend is great and the money raised is great, it’s about these kids with cancer and getting to know the families and practically becoming members of these families,” says Cole Cullen, producer/director/editor of the film. “The money raised is impressive, but it’s about so much more than the money. The work it takes to raise that money, that’s impressive as well.” Cullen teamed with executive producer
Jeff Hughes in making the film. The two had previously collaborated on the WPSU documentary Making the Blue Band, which aired in 2008. “As we were finishing that up we thought: What would be another great story to tell?” Hughes says. “Everyone talks about THON. And those involved in THON, you see the passion they have. We thought there must be a good story there. People are crazy about THON similar to how people are crazy for the Blue Band. There’s a passion there for a reason.” Why We Dance begins with the end of 2011 THON and covers the efforts of the Penn State students for an entire year, culminating with the 2012 THON that raised a record $10,686,924.83. The film follows students on canning trips, which spread out to nine different states, tours of Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, visits with Four Diamonds families, and taking part in various THON events such as Harvest Day and the THON 5K during the year. Besides the students, the film also focuses on several former or current Four Diamonds families. One of the featured families is the Carter family from Hummelstown. In February 2011, 12-year-old Bryce Carter, the oldest of Ian and Heather Carter’s three children, was diagnosed with periosteal osteosarcoma — a rare type of bone cancer — in his left leg. Bryce underwent three months of chemotherapy and had more than nine inches of his left femur removed. A titanium plate was placed on the Continued on page 45
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Searching Happy For Valley State College natives hope film shows true story of region By Jennifer Babulsky
It is video many still play in their minds. After Penn State’s board of trustees announced the immediate firing of longtime head football coach Joe Paterno on November 9, 2011, thousands swarmed downtown State College in protest. As television cameras rolled — and the world watched — students tipped over a news van. In a matter of a few minutes, people from outside the area suddenly thought they had an idea of what State College — and Happy Valley — was like, and it was not favorable. Watching that night on television was State College native Jonathan Koch, president and chief creative officer of Asylum Entertainment, and former camp counselor for the Second Mile. In the thick of the action was fellow State College native Mark Lima, a 1988 Penn State graduate who is now senior producer of ABC News’ Nightline. Immediately, both men knew the full story of the town and area they grew up loving was not being told. “My feeling is no one in State College cared much about how others felt about them before,” Koch says. “That’s been shattered. When people saw that news van turned over with the perception being it was all over a football coach, people went crazy.” In an attempt to document the progress of the community in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the ongoing implications from the case, Koch and Lima have teamed up to create the documentary Happy Valley, which began filming in June. But with legal cases still pending and more facets of the story still coming out, the filming so far has no end date. “It’s a long process,” Koch says. “When we feel like we’ve had the opportunity to tell the story well, that’s when we’ll stop filming.” 43 - Town&Gown & &Gown September 2012
Asylum Entertainment, which won an Emmy for the television miniseries The Kennedys, is partnering with A&E IndieFilms, the documentary-production arm of A&E Network, on the project. Lima serves as consulting producer on the film, sharing ideas and insights into the story and town, as well as helping to identify potential characters, story lines, and locations for the film. As to who will be featured in the film or what will be shown, Lima says everything is still a work in progress. “That will reveal itself over time,” he says. “We hope to talk to the principals in the case and people with deep roots in State College. Some of this is still an unfolding story.” There will be no rose-colored glasses in the film. Koch and Lima say they do not want to depict the area as if nothing happened. Instead, they say they hope they are able to feature people who can talk about the “real” story of Happy Valley and what it has to offer. In the end, both men say the scandal and aftermath will hopefully be a learning experience for the entire region and a way for communities to truly heal and move forward. “We’re not trying to sensationalize the story,”
Koch says. “We encourage State College to step up and tell their stories. There’s this shroud of silence and no one talks about anything. This is State College making a film about State College. If someone has something to say, we want to hear about it.” While the area will likely never be the “bubble” community it was before, Koch and Lima hope people will be able see it as a wonderful place. “This is the place where I always go back to,” Lima says. “I want people to feel about it the way I feel about it — it’s a great place to be and a great place to grow up.” Koch adds, “We’re facing the biggest challenge of our life. I don’t think it can be the same, but it can be better. We learned the hard way no one’s perfect. You don’t have to hide from that.” T&G If you are interested in talking about your experiences in State College and Happy Valley, e-mail Jonathan Koch through his assistant, Lauren Gentile, at lgentile@asylument.com. Jennifer Babulsky is a freelance writer based in State College, and associate editor of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State.
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outside of the donor bone. “THON and the Four Diamonds Fund have been such a blessing,” Heather Carter says. “We had people helping us navigate through all the information. The support and guidance we received … I wouldn’t know what to do.” Not to mention the financial help. The fund covers all medical expenses that aren’t paid for by a family’s insurance or other means. It also helps with other expenses, including handing out vouchers for gasoline and meals. The history of the fund is featured through interviews with Charles Millard, who established the fund with his wife, Irma, after their son, Christopher, died from cancer. The fund was named after a story Christopher wrote shortly before his death about a knight in search of the four diamonds of courage, wisdom, honesty, and strength. Money raised for the Four Diamonds Fund also has gone to hiring therapists who work with the children, and, of course, research. “Ten years ago, I gave some money to a student who was canning, now it’s come full circle,” Heather Carter says. “I didn’t get what
THON was all about then. I knew about the Four Diamonds Fund but not to the extent I know it now. I was thrust into it.” The film shows the Carter family appearing at the 2012 THON, and Heather speaking to the crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center. “It was amazing! It gave me chills!” she says of seeing THON for the first time. “I walked in and got goose bumps. It’s hard to put into words what you experience with something like that. … We can’t wait for next year when Bryce will be able to dance around!” Other parents who appear in the film lost children to cancer but have maintained strong connections to THON. One of the parts of THON weekend that many don’t see but that is shown in the documentary is how some of these parents come together and talk and support each other. Some parents have helped schools in their hometowns to start miniTHONS. Last year, 83 miniTHONS were held at high schools, middle schools, and even elementary schools across Pennsylvania. Some miniTHONS raised more than $100,000.
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Penn State students travel to different states for canning.
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Other parts of the film show: Students visiting Four Diamonds families at their homes. The Hope Express, which is a 135-mile run by a team of 16 runners. The run starts at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital on the eve of THON and arrives at the Bryce Jordan Center just as THON is about the begin. The runners carry letters written by Four Diamonds children. On the final day of THON, while the Bryce Jordan Center is filled, some Penn State students travel to the children’s hospital to be with children and families who couldn’t travel to Penn State. They watch the final moments of THON on television. Something that isn’t shown in the film is any mention of the Jerry Sandusky scandal that hit the university in November. Cullen says a lot of debate took place on whether to include it and all that Penn State was going through because of the scandal. Various people watched the film at different stages of its production and provided feedback. The only reference to the events is one student stating how rough a year it had been. “We wrestled with this,” Hughes says. “There are so many good stories, and we felt it would take away from their stories to go in another direction. We thought, to keep this timeless and capture a year of THON, it was best to leave it out.” Cullen adds, “Our intention at the start of this was to show what happens in a year of THON — not the year of 2012 THON. I’m happy with the decision because it has a timeless feel.”
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The Carter family (from left) Ian, Keegan, Bryce, Heather, and Oliva.
As for the film doing a good job of capturing a year of THON, this year’s THON overall chair watched the documentary and gives it a thumbs up. “It’s a daunting task to summarize THON in a short film. But I think the film does a fantastic job of capturing the essence and the effort that is THON,” says Will Martin, a senior who has participated in THON since he was a freshman. “It blows me away. Everyone will be blown away by it. It’s a roller coaster of a documentary.” At the end of the emotional roller coaster, there is optimism — and Hughes says he hopes people who watch the film will have a better understanding of THON. “I hope it encourages people to put more money in those cans and do something good,” Cullen says. “I hope people will want to get out and give back, and it inspires people to just be better at being people.” That’s a message many would like to see carried out, especially because of the current times in the Penn State community. “It’s now more important than ever for the mission of THON,” Martin says. “Penn State has had a whirlwind year. THON can’t be distracted by the negative media. It can’t be distracted by anything negative that is coming to Penn State. We’re entering a new era at Penn State, but THON is going to stay the same. We’re focused on the mission of fighting pediatric cancer. … We’re not going to go away. We’re going to be here until cancer is gone. After that, we’ll all hug and have a party!” T&G
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic tops $590,438 for the Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion. The 2012 Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic, held on Saturday, August 18, raised $131,840. Over the past 5 years the Golf Classic has raised more than $590,438 for the Shaner Pavilion and over $1.6 million for critical programs and equipment at the Medical Center.
Steve Brown, President and CEO of Mount Nittany Health, John B. Cox, MD, Golf Classic Chair, and Gene Stocker, co-founder of the tournament and President of Stocker Chevrolet, Inc., along with his granddaughter Mackinzie Stocker announced the proceeds from the tournament.
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Once called a ‘silent epidemic,’ concussions are being identified and talked about more, and a greater amount of work is being done to benefit athletes who are susceptible to them
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Nothing. Garrett Hunter can’t describe what happened in the moments before everything went black as he suffered Tyrone his very first concussion. It was late quarterback October 2011, and Hunter was quarterbacking for Tyrone Area High Garrett Hunter (right) and School’s football team. Penn State One moment he was in the game women’s and the next — nothing. soccer “I don’t really remember,” the player 15-year-old says. Emily Hurd But what he does recall is how have each much it hurt afterward. The headache. suffered concussions The pain around his eyes. during their For Hunter and countless other playing athletes, concussions — the most careers. common and least serious of traumatic brain injuries — have always been part of the games and an inherent risk when playing sports. “It was called the ‘silent epidemic,’ ” She recalls explains Semyon Slobounov, professor that she was of kinesiology and director of Penn told to sit out for a State’s Center for Sport Concussion week — no exercising Research and Service. or conditioning. Wayne Sebastianelli, director of “I was advised to athletic medicine at the university not watch TV, do and the center’s principal investigator, any texting or any says, “With a concussion, a person computers. That can look normal. People thought a didn’t go over too headache was part of the game. It’s well,” the Seattlenot. It has to be taken seriously.” area native laughs. Research into concussions is very About a year later, much in its infancy, Sebastianelli states. Hurd suffered her “It’s still a very inexact science,” he says. second concussion. Emily Hurd, a redshirt sophomore “I was going up for on the Penn State women’s soccer a header and I got team, had already suffered two whaled in the head concussions in high school before ever by someone else,” stepping onto campus. she says. “I had to get “The first one, I was receiving a ball stitches because my for a drill and I just got a blunt hit head had been split open. I was diagnosed in the ER to my head by one of my teammates that I was concussed.” who just ran into me — her shoulder Although she didn’t exhibit any symptoms or have as she was trying to get out of the way any problems after either incident, she says there wasn’t and it went right into my temple,” any follow-up care or treatment for her concussions. she says. “It didn’t knock me out, but That’s not surprising, says Ruben Echemendia, my contact came out and I was like, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with ‘Whoa — what?’ I was diagnosed soon Psychological and Neurobehavioral Associates in State after by my coach and my doctor that College. “What’s happened in the past, it wasn’t a serious I had a concussion.” injury,” he says. “The culture was to play through.”
He says early concussion treatment included grading the trauma on a scale of 1 to 3 with a set of guidelines for return to play. “It was one size fits all — no differentiation between youths or pros,” he says. “There was no science.” Echemendia, who started Penn State’s concussion program, has gone on to work on a national scale. He helped the National Hockey League put its concussion program in place, chairs Major League Soccer’s concussion program, and serves as a clinical consultant for US Soccer and the national teams. He also helped to write the Pennsylvania’s
youth-concussion law, which took effect on July 1. The new law requires not only medical clearance for athletes to return to play, but also parental awareness and consent before a child can play, immediate removal from play of a studentathlete suspected of a concussion, and concussion training for coaches. Hurd says the attention and care she’s received while playing for Penn State offer a stark contrast to her high school experience in Sammamish, Washington. “Coming here, they take more of a concern for it. It’s a big issue with stuff coming out now with people having careers end due to concussions,” she says. “It’s your brain — you don’t mess around with it.” Penn State field hockey head coach Charlene Morett says an abundance of caution characterizes the university’s approach to concussions. “You have to take the ultimate precaution,” she says. “We’re really on the conservative side. You just don’t know.” Morett says she and her fellow coaches are constantly updated on the latest care and treatment for athletes through meetings and a stream of new information from Sebastianelli. Now in her 26th season at Penn State, Morett says concussion awareness begins even before a student-athlete decides to attend Penn State. Semyon Slobounov, director of Penn State’s Center for Sport Concussion Research and Service (standing), demonstrates the HeadRehab SideLine Concussion Management System head-mounted display. The device can test someone’s balance, spatial memory, and reaction time.
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“Even when we recruit student-athletes, we tell students and parents how we’re going to care for them,” she says. Once on campus, athletes participating in high-risk sports undergo an initial baseline examination. “We had to come in and do an EKG [electrocardiogram] test — baseline concussion test. We did a physical. I had never heard of an EKG test before coming here,” Hurd says. “I had never seen something so thorough. It was exhaustingly thorough.” An incident during corner-kick drills at the start of her second year on the team sent her back to the doctors for examination. “I was in the heading line and I headed a ball and was like, ‘Whoa, that felt weird.’ I was trying to regain my focus and my lucidity. It wasn’t happening, so I went to see the trainer,” she says. Things became worse for the midfielder as she was driven from practice to the training room. “They gave me concussion tests — just on paper, asking me certain questions. I failed it pretty miserably,” she says. “I was instructed not to go to practice, not to go to class, not to be on the phone or on my computer — just to stay home
and relax and let my brain heal for two days.” But unlike her high school experience, Hurd wasn’t immediately allowed back on the field. “I was tested again and I failed. I was tested the next day and I failed,” she says. When she finally passed, she was slowly phased back into activity. “It’s a whole process,” she says. “You have to pass, like, four tests before you’re cleared to begin to play. And they know whether you’re fudging it or not because of the tests they’re giving you every day.” Former Penn State men’s basketball player Billy Oliver also is very familiar with the safeguards in place for student-athletes. For much of his collegiate career, he battled concussion-like symptoms, including migraines, that kept him off the court and on the bench. The New Jersey native says it was frustrating to go back and forth to and from the injuries list. A breakthrough for Oliver seemed to come on January 5 when he drained seven threepointers in a 20-point victory over Purdue. But, less than two weeks later, he experienced concussion-like symptoms during the team’s game against Minnesota. Continued on page 54
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Penn State leads research efforts into concussions
Director of Penn State’s Sports Concussion Neuropsychology Program Peter Arnett.
By Curtis Chan Though the topic of concussions has received greater media attention in the past few years, with lawsuits filed against the NFL over concussions, the May 2 suicide of retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau, and Pennsylvania’s recently enacted youth-concussion law, Penn State’s interest dates back to the 1990s, according to Wayne Sebastianelli, principal investigator for the university’s Center for Sport Concussion Research and Service and also the school’s director of athletic medicine. “We’ve been way ahead of the curve,” he says of the university’s efforts. “We started research protocols that included neuropsych testing, fMRI [functional magnetic resonance imaging] scans with virtual reality [VR] techniques.” In May, Penn State established the center to investigate sports-related concussions. Its director, Semyon Slobounov, says he wants it to serve as a hub for sports-concussion research occurring in the many disciplines across Penn State’s academic colleges. The center also provides baseline assessments to local child and collegiate athletes that can be used in diagnosing concussions and tracing recovery. Peter Arnett, director of Penn State’s Sports Concussion Neuropsychology Program and professor of psychology, says a test battery is given each year to about 100 athletes who play in sports that have a higher risk for injury such as football, soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. “The battery takes about an hour and a half to complete,” he explains. “We have some self-report measures. We have a checklist. The athletes rate themselves. We’ll then run that athlete through the same series of tests again if they get injured.” For Sebastianelli, Slobounov, and other scientists, one of the greatest challenges has been trying to find ways to quantify an injury that leaves no physical signs. Slobounov says that despite the increased awareness of concussions, there remains a lot of misinformation that has to be dispelled. “Still, conventional wisdom among clinicians and practitioners is that concussions are short-lasting abnormalities in the brain that spontaneously resolve within 10 days of an injury. People believe in that,” says the professor of kinesiology and neurosurgery. He continues, “The thrust of the center is basic research using advanced technologies, advanced tools, to diagnose and prognosticate long-term prediction of the outcome of mild traumatic brain injuries.” A large portion of the center’s work combines VR technology with techniques and equipment used for brain imaging, such as fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and electroencephalography (EEG), to examine residual cognitive and motor abnormalities in patients who have suffered concussions. For investigators, the combined VR and imaging
technologies can uncover cognitive changes that don’t appear in normal medical exams. In one test, a patient wearing a special headset in front of a large movie screen is asked to navigate a virtual building, complete with hallways, rooms, and elevator. All of this takes place in the center’s Rec Hall laboratory. The results of the simulation are then compared with the patient’s original baseline results for factors such as balance, memory, attention, and reaction time. Arnett says it’s part of a push toward developing an empiric al framework. Arnett is developing alternative test forms that can examine factors such as memory while addressing the weaknesses of traditional tests. The center’s efforts have caught the attention of organizations ranging from the National Football League to the US Department of Defense. Its research has been funded by grants from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In July, NFL Charities awarded the center a $100,000 grant to investigate whether children suffering from concussions recover faster and have a better prognosis than young adults. Another goal of Slobounov’s is to bring together scientists researching mild traumatic brain injuries with the doctors who treat them. He says the two groups don’t really interact with one another. This fall, Penn State and the center will host a national concussion-research conference titled “Concussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior” on October 11 and 12. “Right now, there is no way to incorporate advanced-imaging techniques, advanced-behavioral techniques into the clinical practice,” Slobounov says. “It’s putting them at the same table and bridging that gap. We want to resolve the differences between clinical researchers and brain researchers.” T&G
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Roberta Millard is a team physician for several Penn State teams. She bears the responsibility of having the ultimate say in whether an athlete can return to play or not after suffering a concussion. Continued from page 52
“I was shaken up,” he says. “It was worrisome that it happened so easily.” So just over a month after one of his best basketball games ever, he retired. Though he left the game for health reasons, he complimented the care he received from the medical staff. The protocols that Oliver, Hurd, and other Penn State players have to go through have their beginnings from a 2010 NCAA directive that mandated all leagues to have a concussion-management plan. Soon afterward, the Big Ten established its concussion-management plan for conference schools. A year later, the Ivy League developed a return-to-play concussion checklist. “We’ve elected to be more cautious than less cautious,” says Roberta Millard, who is one of the team physicians for a number of Penn State sports, including men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and softball.” There’s always a team physician present, she says, adding, “Our office hours are on the field. It’s part of our job.” Millard shows her calendar, which is filled with colored dots to denote what game she’s working on any particular night. “Green
means it’s a basketball game. Red means it’s track,” she explains. Morett says, “We’re lucky — we have certified trainers at every practice and doctors at every game.” The team physicians have the ultimate say in whether an athlete can return to play or not after suffering a concussion. It’s a heavy responsibility for Millard, especially when she has to tell an athlete they can no longer play. “Any motivated athlete puts blood, sweat, and tears into a sport,” says Millard, who also swam for Penn State from 1978 to 1982. “I had to retire a young woman in her first and only concussion after her junior year. Ultimately, that responsibility is on our shoulders.” Local high school athletes with concussions also get similar attention to that given Penn State athletes. Adam Day, manager of athletic-training services for University Orthopedics Center, says his trainers’ efforts don’t end on the field. “We do our best work with the schools, not only the coaches, but with the school guidance counselors and teachers,” he says of University Orthopedics, which serves State College, Bellefonte, and Mifflin County school districts. “They’re student-athletes, not just athletes. A lot of times these kids are suffering. They’re symptomatic and having difficulty
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in math class. The bigger picture is getting everyone educated and on the same page.” Although attitudes toward concussions have begun to shift, the culture change is nowhere near complete. As the NFL faces concussion lawsuits from thousands of former players, current players such as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Troy Polamalu have admitted to hiding concussions from their team’s medical staff. As reported by ESPN.com on July 18, Polamalu told the Dan Patrick Show, “When you get your bell rung they consider that a concussion — I wouldn’t. … If that is considered a concussion, I’d say any football player at least records 50 to 100 concussions a year.” The four-time All-Pro safety continued, “Somebody may say, ‘Is your knee messed up?’ It may be kind of messed up but you just kind of push yourself to be out there with your brothers. I wouldn’t say there are any major lies where I totally lied my way out of concussions. In fact, during concussions, if it’s serious enough, you can’t even be conscious enough to lie.” What players such as Polamalu say is the heart of the problem, Sebastianelli says. “That gladiator mentality has got to be minimized,” he says. “There’s a difference between being tough and being reckless.” On top of that, players are bigger and faster than ever, making a physical game even more dangerous. That being said, the experts also note that a high-profile death such as retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau’s suicide in May isn’t the ultimate fate for everyone who suffers a concussion. “Given what has been portrayed in the media, the flipside is ‘I don’t want my child involved in that sport,’ or, when they get one concussion, they don’t want to give that child the risk,” Echemendia observes. With parents, “I talk about the risks and benefits. And there are lots of benefits from playing sports.” The culture surrounding concussions continues to evolve, and change will take a number of years to complete, many experts say. “Players are more willing to report when they’re having them, but there’s still also a lot of reticence,” Echemendia says. He says that as today’s youth athletes mature, they’ll take their awareness of concussions with them into the collegiate level and beyond. “It’s through educating student-athletes
and parents. They’re more sensitive to the injuries,” Day says. “A teammate might say, ‘Hey trainer, my buddy’s not doing so well. You may want to check on them.’ There’s an awareness that simply wasn’t there before.” Back at Echemendia’s State College office, Garrett Hunter is undergoing a battery of tests to see if he can be cleared to resume play after suffering a second concussion during a flagfootball game in April. As his balance is checked, his father, Barry, asks Echemendia whether a certain-model helmet might be good for his son. Echemendia explains that a good helmet is nice, but no helmet is concussion proof. “It’s a false sense of security,” he says. That’s one of the biggest misnomers out there, Sebastianelli states. Whether it’s a football helmet or some other type of headgear, “nothing is concussion proof.” He adds, “Helmets are good at preventing skull fracture and death,” but there’s no way to mitigate the physics of the jolts bouncing the brain around in the skull that causes concussions. “It’s the starting and stopping.” Although they’re rightfully concerned, Hunter’s parents say they never considered asking Garrett to stop playing football. “Absolutely not,” says Barry Hunter. “Only if it was no longer safe. I have complete faith in his doctors. And it would be Garrett’s choice.” Players such as Oliver say fear can’t be the prime motivator. “Don’t stop something on the fear of getting hurt,” he says. “You’ve got to go for it. There’s no point in sitting out. If you happened to get injured, that’s how life goes.” For Oliver, life — without regrets — goes on after basketball. After completing an internship with FBR Capital in New York City this summer, he’ll return to campus to finish his degree. Oliver says he wants to work with the basketball team in some capacity and is considering pursuing a master’s degree. “I’m happy that I picked Penn State. I don’t think I could have changed anything at the end,” he says. “I’m glad I got to play, though.” T&G Curtis Chan is coordinator of college relations for the College of Engineering at Penn State. He also is an adjunct instructor in the College of Communications, and graphics advisor for The Daily Collegian.
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Behind the Scenes and Out of the Limelight at PSU More than 15,000 people in the State College area receive their paychecks from Penn State. Yes, those people include plenty of professors and senior administrators. Also working hard at the University Park campus, though, are thousands of cooks, landscapers, police officers, medical professionals, computersupport personnel, and oh-so-many-more staff members and volunteers. Most of them labor far removed from the spotlight to fulfill the university’s mission. To give an idea of all the efforts required to run a major university campus, here are just a few of their stories By Tracey M. Dooms 56 - Town&Gown September 2012
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Although he shoots for 9-to-6ish work hours, a big event day (such as a touring musical like The Addams Family or Hair) might find him on site from 7:30 a.m. until 1 the next morning. Hesketh was involved with theater in high school in his hometown of Edinboro, both on stage and behind the scenes, but he majored in geography at Penn State, with a side business doing sound for bands in local bars. “One thing led to another,” he recalls, and he started working as a theater-systems engineer for Penn State in 1989. Show nights often find Hesketh in the wings, coordinating technical aspects with his crew. “On a good performance night, it’s very, very magical,” he says. “Everything just seems to work and you’re riding the waves.” John Hovenstine
Tom Hesketh Events Manager Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State Tom Hesketh literally works behind the scenes. As events manager for the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, he oversees the technical backstage aspects of CPA performances at Eisenhower and Schwab auditoriums. Lighting, sound, scenery — “I’m sort of the jack-of-all-trades,” he says. Four to six weeks before a performance, he meets with a show’s representative to discuss technical needs and come up with a working budget. “Every show is different,” he says. “It’s mentally challenging — a lot of problem-solving.”
Heather Luse Executive Pastry Chef Housing and Food Services Bakery The numbers: 93,686 loaves of bread, 14,129 cakes, 5,413 pies, and 135,017 dozen cookies. Those are just some of the baked goods that Heather Luse and her coworkers produce each year at the Housing and Food Services Bakery. Luse’s workday starts around 5:30 a.m.,
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just as bakery trucks start rolling to deliver freshly baked treats to residence halls, HUB food-service areas, both university hotels, and 11 commonwealth campuses. One of three managers at the bakery, Luse develops new recipes for everything — from basic brownies to wedding cakes, petit fours, and truffles. “The hotels might have someone from a conference who brought in a recipe from a magazine and said, ‘Can you make this?’ ” she explains. It sounds simple — except that the recipe serves 10 and Luse’s recipe needs to serve 1,000. Originally from Allentown, Luse came here to study liberal arts at Penn State, decided it wasn’t for her, started working in a deli, and then followed a friend’s suggestion to attend culinary school. “I had never heard of such a thing,” she says. After graduating from what was then the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts (now Le Cordon Bleu), she worked at Toftrees for a year and then came to Penn State as an assistant pastry chef in 1993. Luse’s favorite dessert? “I’m pretty boring,” she says. “I’m not a huge dessert person. Isn’t that sad? I like a good chocolate-chip cookie.”
Agatha Glusko Registered Nurse University Health Services With more than 44,000 students at the University Park campus, the sore throats, fevers, and sprained ankles add up quickly. Agatha Glusko and the rest of the University Health Services medical staff do more than treat health problems, though. “We want to provide a home away from home for our students,” she says. For many freshmen, this is the first time they’ve had to deal with a health concern or make an appointment without Mom and Dad’s help, Glusko explains. “We want them to take ownership of their health care,” she says. “The healthy habits that they foster today will affect them for the rest of their life.” That’s why, for example, in the allergy clinic that Glusko heads up, nurses don’t just give injections — they also educate patients about how to manage their allergies in a new environment away from home. One of 11 UHS registered nurses, Glusko handles blood-pressure tests, vision exams, tuberculosis tests, contraceptive counseling, and so much more. Every fall, UHS screens about 5,000 incoming international students for immunizations and health issues, and the team also reviews immunization needs for US students studying abroad. Glusko and her husband, Ted, have raised two children — a daughter who went to West Virginia University and a son who graduated from Penn State in May. So she speaks from experience when she tells her freshmen patients who really are worried more about fitting in than they are about an upset stomach, “It will get better. You will find your own little niche, and the campus won’t be so big.” Frances McClellan Patrol Sergeant University Police Frances McClellan worked as a student police officer while studying at Penn State for a bachelor’s in criminal justice. When she heard about a full-time officer’s job opening at the Harrisburg campus, she “crammed in” the rest of her classes, finishing a year early so she
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alcohol awareness, sexual-assault awareness, and surviving an active shooter. John Hovenstine (2)
could apply — and get — the job. Nine years later, she’s a patrol sergeant at the University Park campus, supervising a four-officer patrol shift while working toward a master’s in public administration. She usually works the evening or midnight shifts, starting work at 6 or 10:30 p.m., patrolling campus on foot, mountain bike, or by car, as well as supervising other officers. “It’s very rare that you make it through the night without something happening,” she says. “There are nights where most of the students are gone and you think it’s going to be a quiet night, and then you find somebody trying to break into a building.” Common incidents include calls about alcohol overdose, “heavy odor of marijuana in a dorm room,” driving under the influence, and theft from residence halls or offices. “We just cannot stress enough not just to lock your dorm rooms but not to let people piggyback in” — allowing someone else to enter a residence hall behind you without using an access card. “You just don’t know who you’re letting in,” she warns. McClellan also presents communityeducation programs on topics such as drug and
Robert Snetsinger Outreach Volunteer & Professor Emeritus of Entomology Bob Snetsinger was still a professor of entomology when he helped launch the Great Insect Fair more than 15 years ago, attracting maybe 1,200 visitors to the Agricultural Sciences Building and the Frost Entomological Museum. The popular outreach event has spread its wings into the Bryce Jordan Center, attracting 10 times as many visitors, eager to race cockroaches or eat chocolate-covered crickets, but “Butterfly Bob” will still be there on September 29 with the Friends of the Frost Museum, answering questions about topics such as butterfly gardening. That’s been Snetsinger’s passion since he retired about a dozen years ago. Through Extension’s Master Gardeners of Centre County and with support from the Tudek Foundation, he has helped develop and maintain the three-acre Snetsinger Butterfly Garden at Tom Tudek Park in Ferguson Township, designed to restore native plantings and the butterflies they attract.
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“In 2008 and 2009, the gypsy-moth spray program diminished the butterfly population in this county by about 50 percent,” he notes. The Tudek garden now features about 60 species of native plants and 25 butterfly species. The butterfly garden has been a labor of love for Snetsinger in more ways than one. He notes that the project has been a tribute to daughter Clare, whom he and his wife, Wendy, lost to cancer at age 17, the same age that Tom Tudek was when he died. Both teenagers were butterfly collectors, leading to a permanent bond between their families in the form of butterfly conservation. Travis Edwards Assistant Manager Penn State Dairy Barns Summer is a rough time of year for Travis Edwards because “it’s time for me to go to bed and it’s still light out.” Edwards leaves his Huntingdon County home at 4:15 a.m., so he can be at the
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Penn State Dairy Barns, across from Beaver Stadium, in time for the 5 a.m. milking. Edwards and the other dairy-barn employees milk about 220 cows, or approximately half of the herd, twice a day. Milk production is not the herd’s primary purpose, though. Edwards explains that the herd supports the teaching and research programs of the Animal Science Department. “The bulk of that research is nutrition related,” he says. “The focus over the last six years or so has been how to feed cows more efficiently — providing more nutrition with less waste, while still producing a significant amount of milk.” Although Edwards helped on his relatives’ dairy farm during his college days, and he has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State in dairy science, he started his studies intending to become a physical therapist. “But I realized I really looked forward to the summers when I could go back and work on the dairy farm,” he says. So he switched his major, graduated in 1997, and worked for a feed company
for four years before returning to his alma mater to work at the Dairy Barns. In 2006, he completed his master’s in ruminant nutrition. Much of the milk Penn State’s herd produces goes to the Creamery, and Edwards’s team markets the rest through a cooperative. “We function pretty much like any dairy farm,” he says. Benjy Romig IT Support Specialist Information Technology Services Benjy Romig sits at a computer all night and answers other people’s computer questions. He calls himself a computer nerd, but “not your typical nerd,” since he’s never seen a Star Wars movie, he doesn’t drink coffee, and he doesn’t have a Facebook page. Romig is at the ITS Help Desk in Wagner Building from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m., helping Penn Staters solve problems ranging from signing up for class to submitting a quiz online. “Anyone at any time can write in and ask
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anything,” he says. “Usually it’s computer related, but sometimes it’s something kind of random.” The Help Desk is relatively quiet at night, and Romig likes it that way. That allows him to take complicated questions the day staff didn’t have time to answer, and figure out solutions. “It’s like you’re given a puzzle and you don’t know if all the pieces go together,” he says. “You’ve just got to make it work.” Corby Fetterolf Arborist Office of Physical Plant With an associate’s degree in horticulture from Penn College, Corby Fetterolf worked in landscaping for a while but eventually found himself “looking for something different.” A high school friend introduced him to competitive tree climbing, and his new hobby eventually turned into a job as an arborist at Penn State. For almost 10 years, Fetterolf has handled “pretty much anything that has to do with a tree” on campus, from keeping roots safe during construction projects to pruning and removing hazardous deadwood to protecting majestic campus elm trees from elm yellows and other diseases. “Trees are no different than people,” he says. “When they get older, they start to deteriorate a little bit, and you have to keep a little closer eye on them.” The university also turns to Fetterolf and his fellow arborists to solve occasional high-level indoor problems, such as hanging banners in places unreachable by ladder. Both on the ground and high in the air, Fetterolf enjoys working with his colleagues. “They take their job seriously, but we have fun while we do it,” he says. “Tree guys are different.” The next generation of tree-climbers may be getting its start at the Rebersburg home that Fetterolf shares with his wife, Natalie, and five young sons, ages 1 to 9. Three of the boys already love to pull themselves up trees using a rope and saddle. “It’s good
exercise, too,” their father notes. Tryphena Miska Lead Admissions Counselor Undergraduate Admissions Office Tryphena Miska remembers applying to study animal sciences at Penn State. A soon-to-be State High grad, she stressed over her personal statement and “trying to remember that every ‘t’ was crossed and every ‘i’ was dotted.” Today, Miska is one of 12 admissions counselors evaluating applications at University Park, supported by a total office of 80 employees. Each year, Miska herself reviews more than 1,400 first-year nursing applications, 600 applications for the accelerated premedicalmedical major, 500 transfer applications for the College of Information Sciences and Technology and Abington College, 600 applications for international students, and “too many first-year applications for other majors to count.” She checks whether each applicant meets criteria such as grade-point average and high school courses taken. She also answers calls and handles walk-ins. “I really enjoy when they come in and talk to me and I can get more of their personal information” and help them figure out which of 160 majors to declare. “When I was a high school student, I was only thinking about the major I was interested in and never really explored the other offerings,” she recalls. How did Miska move from animal sciences to admissions? Newly graduated and newly married, she wanted to stay in town and needed a job to begin paying off student loans. More than seven years later, admissions has become her career. She advises each prospective Penn State student to consider different majors, consider different campuses, and write a personal statement for the application. She says, “It’s always better to write more about yourself than to sell yourself short.” T&G Tracey M. Dooms is a freelance writer in State College and a contributor to Town&Gown.
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Dancing with the Stars — or Rather, National Champions The Lionettes Dance Team has evolved from kick-line routines in the stands to the best group of dancers in the country By Samantha Hulings Contributed Photo
The Lionettes Dance Team won the National Dance Alliance Championship in April using a Victorian theme for its routine.
For nearly 20 years, the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team has entertained fans attending Nittany Lion football games at Beaver Stadium. This season, for the first time, the Lionettes will be performing as the defending National Dance Alliance Champions. The team won the championship in April, besting Brigham Young and Louisville. Formed in 1995, the Lionettes started as a kick line that performed at various sporting events. They quickly became a regular fixture in the stands of Beaver Stadium during home football games, and when current team advisor Dr. Sue Sherburne and former academic advisor Don Ferrell joined the team in 1997, the team’s exposure only grew. The two worked to move
the Lionettes’ performances from the stands to the field. They also had the team perform at men’s and women’s basketball games and other sporting events during the year. The dance team also has become increasingly involved in activities such as Penn State Homecoming, THON, and various charity events in the community. They have become a huge part of the CHAMPS Life Skills Program at Penn State, where they read to children and participate in All-Sports Day for Special Olympics. “We have made an effort to build a program where the girls are, yes, getting better at dance and getting more skilled at dance — but in addition are able to enhance their involvement
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in the community, their involvement on campus, and also involvement and participation in different leadership opportunities around campus,” Sherburne says. To have the opportunity to be a part of the Lionettes, team hopefuls audition each April. Tryouts consist of an open clinic where young women learn a series of routines consisting of jazz, hip-hop, and pom dance styles. Each person trying out also needs to show a basic set of technical skills. After the initial round of tryouts, a cut is made. Those who are invited back for the second round are put into groups of three to perform the same routines from the first round. Sherburne says this is to let the participants prepare a bit more. After another evaluation and another cut, those who are invited back go through an interview process with a panel of judges. Sherburne says after hearing the young women’s interests and what each believes she would bring to the team, the new Lionettes are chosen. Sherburne says that even if someone is on the team from the previous year, they must try out for the team each year, as no position is guaranteed. “I don’t think you get better unless you push yourself,” she says. Natalie Sarver, a captain of the 2011-12 team, says this is why having the chance to dance for Penn State is something every Lionette truly appreciates. “It’s an opportunity that you can never forget. I never took it for granted, that’s for sure. Every day was a new experience,” she says, adding that when they are dancing, “you have chills because you are representing Penn State.” Sherburne says because the dancers do represent Penn State as spirit leaders, they also are ambassadors for the university. Because of this, she believes the members of the dance team are great role models for the younger generation. With the amount of negativity shown to young women by the media, Sherburne says the Lionettes take their positions as role models very seriously. Melissa Diehl, a captain of the 2011-12 team, says the team looks up to Sherburne as their role model. “She really takes this team beyond dance. She shows us that we can be strong, smart, beautiful, independent women,” Diehl says. This feeling is exactly what Sherburne hopes the dancers
achieve during their time with the team. “We just want to be a group of women who are classy and who are good role models, because there’s an opportunity to do it differently and we just don’t want to do it that way,” she says. Since the team doesn’t have a full-time coach, Sherburne, as advisor, takes on all roles except leading practice directly. This she leaves to the three Lionettes captains, who are voted in each year by their peers. Sarver says captains take control of delegating roles to others, while making sure each member of the team is on the same page. She says it was important for her and fellow captains Diehl and Jenna Dolce, to have team unity during the entire year. The three worked to make sure that each member felt just as important as another. Captains also work to create a rotating choreography schedule for their performances during football and basketball games. Dancers who have been on the team for more than one semester are eligible to help choreograph routines. In order to keep these routines fresh and exciting, no dance is used twice during either season. This means dancers must create, retain, and perform a large amount of choreography during each season. Diehl says being able to lead the team with Sarver and Dolce was an amazing experience, as it provided her with much more than just a continued passion for dance. “I have been able to enhance my leadership skills far beyond what I ever thought they could be. I have become such a better person by just being on this team,” she says. The Lionettes also elect a nationals coordinator, who serves as a nationals captain. For the 2011-12 season, Nicole Symeonides filled this role. By working directly with the team choreographer, Laura King, Symeonides was able to show her passion for dance. As soon as basketball season ended, Symeonides increased practices for nationals, pushing members to work even harder than before. “It gets exhausting, but it’s so worth it,” she says. For the national-championship competition, the Lionettes worked on perfectly performing a routine composed of jazz, hip-hop, and pom dance styles created by King. “You’ve got to be elite in all those three styles,” Sherburne says. Though the past few years have shown an
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The Lionettes have become a popular part of the entertainment during football games at Beaver Stadium.
increase in gymnastic skills, a team’s core base, Sherburne says, is still in technical talent because scores are based on choreography and performance. Additional scores for overall impression and collegiate image also are included. Sherburne says this makes it common to see more theme-based dances. For their theme, the Lionettes kicked back to the Victorian era. “This year was different for us. We did more of a Victorian theme, sort of like a queen on her throne with class and poise. She had a bit of sass to her,” Sarver says. She adds that the theme allowed the Lionettes to come out of their shells and dance as if they owned the stage. “We’re confident dancers, but we’ve never explored that sort of sassy side. We’re pretty conservative on the field,” Sarver says. Once the Lionettes stepped on stage for the preliminary round in Daytona, Florida, Sherburne was speechless. “It was the best performance I have ever seen from this team from years past,” she says. “And in a preliminary competition, they couldn’t have done better. It was that good and you knew it. When they hit, they hit. You could feel it. You could see it.”
Sarver also could see that the team was ready to perform prior to their final-round routine. “We saw the fire in our eyes. It was literally electric! We were ready to go,” she says, “There was no doubt in my mind we were going to kill every move on that floor!” In the three previous competitions, the Lionettes had two fourth-place finishes and a third-place finish. When the announcement was made that they had defeated previous champion Brigham Young by just one onehundredth of a point, the team was astonished. “It was such a proud moment for us because we had worked so hard to get up to that level and up to those standards,” Sarver says. “When they announced that we were in first place … it was pure joy. I was so proud of my team!” In such a trying year for Penn State, Symeonides says the Lionettes’ winning their first national championship meant much more than just a trophy and title. “We wanted to do well at nationals for us, for the school,” she says. “It shows miracles do happen. Good things come out of bad things, so there is still hope for us!” T&G Samantha Hulings is a 2012 graduate of Penn State and a freelance writer in State College.
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Reduction Recovery Having few athletic scholarships is not new to school’s football program By Lee Stout Penn State University Archives
In the spring of 1950, Penn State’s students began a campaign to hire “a bigtime coach for a big-time college.” Penn State was already a big college. Enrollment had temporarily ballooned thanks to the G.I. Bill, but with the count surpassing 11,000 in the early ’50s, it would be substantially larger than in prewar Penn State years. This was the beginning of the steady enrollment growth at Penn State that continues to this day. But what was all this about a “bigtime” football coach? In 1950, Penn State emerged from a 20-year “purity period.” Back in the teens and ’20s, there were some sterling years, including several undefeated seasons and an appearance in the 1923 Rose Bowl. However, the tenure of coach Bob Higgins (1930-1949) and Joe Bedenk (who served temporarily in 1949) produced mixed results. Losing seasons in the 1930s, a turnaround between 1939 and 1941, and chaos during the war gave way to success in the G.I. Bill years. The competition during this period was a mix of small colleges such as Lafayette and Muhlenberg, with Eastern powers, including Syracuse, Pitt, and Army. Even games against Penn, Columbia, and Cornell were struggles. Higgins’s highlight season was 1947, when Penn State limited its opponents to a total of 27 points on its way to a 9-0-1 record, followed by a tie with Southern Methodist in the 1948 Cotton Bowl. This was the culminating season for an amazing group of war veterans, including Steve Suhey, Wally Triplett, and Chuck Drazenovich. The next season was almost as good (7-1-1), but 1949 (5-4) pointed to future doldrums. Penn State lacked the components of a competitive football program, especially athletic scholarships. New free-substitution rules that permitted a two-platoon game with more specialized players made the situation even more acute. It seemed likely that the Nittany Lions would return to
Penn State President Ralph Hetzel (left) at his inauguration in 1927 with Governor John Fisher.
the ranks of the unremarkable. The problems of the 1930s and ’40s resulted from a “grand experiment,” which, in this case, was the design of President Ralph Dorn Hetzel. It was Penn State’s response to the Carnegie Commission report of 1927. This scathing review of all college football’s ills, argued that the athletic standards of the time had become inconsistent with American collegiate educational and ethical values. In one sense, the landmark study seemed to long for a return to an era when the game was run by and for students. But the “students’ game” of the nineteenth century had been overtaken by alumni control. Alums and other fans wanted ever-bigger games played in massive stadiums, with professional coaches and trainers. The “highly organized commercial enterprise” that college football had become by 1929 was seen as the primary problem. Unlike many other schools, Penn State voluntarily scaled back. It abolished its 75 athletic scholarships, and intercollegiate athletics was removed from formal alumni control and made part of a new School of
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Physical Education and Athletics. Coaches were given academic rank, and, with other faculty in the school, placed under a noncoaching director, who had status equivalent to that of a dean. Players would no longer receive special tutoring to ensure they maintained academic eligibility. Penn State’s alumni and fans, however, never gave up on the hope of returning to football respectability. In addition to the absence of full scholarships, restrictions on training-table meals, recruiting, and even scouting opposing teams made the chances for success pretty slim. Although the players who came to Penn State did their best under less-than-ideal circumstances, there was increasing hostility to this concept of amateurism. Alumni began surreptitious “recruiting” of promising players in the mid-’30s. Supportive alums and local businessmen offered part-time and summer jobs and, later, small stipends for the neediest players. Eventually, following strict new NCAA rules, the board of trustees lifted the ban on scholarships in May 1949. Fifty full grants-inaid became available to lure new players to State College. The new Penn State president, Milton S. Eisenhower, and board of trustees president James Milholland hoped that Penn State would gradually become competitive with the football powers of the day — Michigan, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Army, as well as traditional rivals Pitt and Syracuse. The hiring of Ernest B. McCoy as athletic director and dean in 1953 completed the transition. McCoy had been Fritz Crisler’s assistant at the University of Michigan. He ended all remaining alumni control of athletics and made Michigan the model of academic and athletic balance to which Penn State sports would thereafter aspire. Starting with the fall of 1950, new head coach Rip Engle compiled 10 straight winning seasons, and led Penn State to its first bowl game of the new era. In a windy, snow-covered Philadelphia, Penn State defeated Alabama, 7-0, in that inaugural 1959 Liberty Bowl. President Hetzel’s experimental “purity period” was over; Coach Engle, along with his young assistant Joe Paterno, had begun a new “grand experiment.” T&G Lee Stout is Librarian Emeritus, Special Collections for Penn State.
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Fun Mud in the
Tussey Mountain hosts Hardcore obstacle-course event By Iris Peters
As local firefighters, Gideon Schwartz and Rich Olsen know about teamwork and camaraderie. The two wanted to put together an event where others could experience those things as well with friends or coworkers. As a result, on September 8 and 9, Tussey Mountain will be turned into a 6.5-mile obstacle course where participants will have to crawl through mud (maybe even with fire over them), climb walls and cargo nets up to 25-feet high, and jump from logs. The first Hardcore Mudd Run took over a year to plan, but it is attracting participants both locally and across the country. Margaret Schlachter of Vermont has competed in nearly 20 mud runs all across the country since 2010. She normally competes as an individual, but she is always ready and eager to help out a fellow racer, as well as receive help when she needs it. “I will be competing at the Hardcore Mudd Run alone, but will most likely be helping or looking for help from fellow competitors. The walls can be challenging if they are over 10-feet tall because I am only 5-foot-4,” she says. Having seen an assortment of different obstacles during her mud-run career, the one obstacle that stopped her a bit was one where participants could be electrically shocked. Though she did complete it, the idea of it was a bit daunting, she says. There is a possibility that the Hardcore Mudd Run may have an obstacle with electric wires, but no one will know any of the obstacles until
Teamwork and camaraderie will be a big part of the Hardcore Mudd Run at Tussey Mountain.
the day of the race. “The unknown can be the toughest. You don’t want to go too hard in the beginning and bonk before the finish, but leave too much for the end and you will be unhappy with not giving 100 percent,” Schlachter says. The event is different than most other runs because it is not timed. Timers will not be handed out to the participants before they start, and, in fact, there will not even be a clock shown on the course because Schwartz and Olsen don’t want time on the participants’ minds. “It is not about beating somebody, it is about beating yourself. It is about overcoming yourself when you are saying that you can’t do it,” Schwartz says. With an impressive reputation in the obstacle-racing community, Schlachter is used to competing with fellow runners and showing her aggressive side, but she is really looking forward to the unity of this race. “It will definitely be different for me — not having a clock on me — but I am greatly looking forward to being able to help people out and just run for pure fun and meet people on the course,” Schlachter says. While seeing people work together and overcome their fears is rewarding, Schwartz and Olsen find that being able to help multiple charities is more satisfying. A portion of the money raised from the Hardcore Mudd Run will go toward the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital (part of the Children’s Miracle Network) at Geisinger, and Umuryango Children’s Network. “This is a fantastic addition to our fundraisers
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and fundraising groups, not only monetarily but it is an event that reaches people from across the country. People come from California and they get to come help us raise money for our local children’s hospital,” Children’s Miracle Network coordinator Vanessa Houser says. The Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger is devoted to helping kids with different illnesses and injuries. Olsen says some Children’s Miracle Network families will attend the mud run and meet with people to share their stories. Umuryango’s Children’s Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to take street children from Rwanda and place them in family homes where their needs are met. This allows them to grow up and become fully integrated into the community. “They take them in, give them shelter, spiritual guidance and education, and help them become productive members of society who can help build Rwanda back up,” Umuryango Children’s Network board member Bruce Eveleth says. “And along with a monetary donation, participants are also asked to donate their shoes after the run to help put shoes on the people in Rwanda.”
Schwartz and Olsen started planning this event in the spring of 2011. The course runs up and down the terrains of Tussey Mountain, and if that is not hard enough, add the 18 to 20 obstacles into the mix. The two actually created 50 obstacles that they will be choosing from, including crawling under fire, running in mud, swimming in ice water, jumping from logs, and climbing walls and cargo nets. Facing the obstacles is where people will really challenge their strength and minds. Mastering many obstacles is not possible unless there is help from others. “Fear is a big thing to overcome,” Schwartz says. “People are afraid of heights, so if you have a big gigantic team, you can use that teamwork and camaraderie to get each other through the course, and that is what we are looking for.” Anyone can register, as an individual or with a team, as long as they are 18 years or older. There is no limit to the number of people per team, but all team members must finish together, which can be tough with larger teams. “It is definitely easier to come with a big team, but there are advantages for a small team. It is easy for a large team to get through the course, but it
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Some of the obstacles at the mud run may include fire and even electric wires.
is hard to get that larger group throughout the whole course together,” Schwartz says. Because some obstacles may be too difficult for some of the runners, it is not required that everyone completes every obstacle. However, it is required that everyone at least tries to complete every obstacle. If someone does not even attempt an obstacle they will be stripped of their race number and won’t get the T-shirt at the end of the run or the pride of being able to say they are hardcore. “You don’t have to be in excellent shape to do this event. It takes your mind, heart, and spirit … but it doesn’t hurt to be in good shape,” Olsen says. Schlachter, the creator of the Dirt in Your Skirt
Web site, blogs about her experiences through the obstacle-race season. She encourages and advises her readers through her personal stories. “It’s all about running your own race,” she says. “Anyone can do these events. They are a great opportunity for you to learn a little bit about yourself.” After participants finish the course, awards will be given and there will be a post-party. Since the run was not timed, participants will not be awarded for stellar performances, yet one male and one female will be awarded for the best teamwork displayed during the run. Those are called the Brotherhood and Sisterhood awards. Other awards include Best Original Costume, Largest Team Completed, Furthest Distance
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Traveled, Most Adversity Overcome, and the Best Birthday Suit, which one can probably guess is the person who finishes wearing the least amount of clothing, while still keeping it legal. “I have seen some pretty interesting costumes at other mud runs. There was a Fred Flintstone, an Avatar, a team came as the Blue Man Group, and there were four men who wore wedding dresses. So people get pretty into it,” Schwartz says. While this is Schwartz and Olsen’s first event, it is certainly not their last. They are currently planning 2013 mud runs in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas. Each will vary in distance and difficulty, but for the real hardcore mud runners they want to have an Ultimate Hardcore Mudd Run at the end of next year that will be 26 miles long and include all 50 obstacles. Schlachter has participated in mud runs that go for 24 hours, and will be doing her first marathon-distance obstacle race this month as well, so an ultimate mud run is something she would consider. “I love longer distances, however your approach changes and everything slows down. The hardest part of long races is proper nutrition and pacing,” she says.
The Hardcore Mudd Run starts 8 a.m. both days — rain or shine. “It’s a mud run,” — Schwartz says — “we pray for rain.” T&G For more information on the Hardcore Mudd Run, visit hardcoremuddrun.com.
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September 1 The Blue Band TailGreat Show: Ohio Bryce Jordan Center 10 a.m. 2-3 Spikes vs. Williamsport Medlar Field at Lubrano Park 6:05 p.m. Sun. & 4:05 p.m. Mon. 4-5 Spikes vs. Mahoning Valley Medlar Field at Lubrano Park 7:05 p.m. 15 The Blue Band TailGreat Show: Navy Bryce Jordan Center 1:30 p.m. 21 WWE presents Raw World Tour Bryce Jordan Center 7:30 p.m. 22 The Blue Band TailGreat Show: Temple Bryce Jordan Center TBA
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The Nittany Valley Symphony opens its 2012-13 season with a concert in Eisenhower Auditorium.
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Academics 3 – Penn State University, no classes, Labor Day. 3 – SCASD, no school K-12, Labor Day.
Children & Families 4 – Talk Like a Pirate Day, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 2 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 8 – Gadgets for Grownups: Learn to download free e-audiobooks for your iPad, Android, or Kindle Fire, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 10:30 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 8, 15, 22, 29 – Saturday Stories Alive, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 11 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 13, 27 – Drop In Embroidery Group, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 6:30 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 15 – Family Music Time: Ages 2 1/2 to 5 with parents, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 10 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 15 – Family Music Time: Infants to 3 with parents, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 11 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 15 – Gadgets for Grownups: Learn to download free magazines from Zino on your iPad, Android, or Kindle Fire, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 10:30 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 17 – Drop In Knitting, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 6:30 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 22 – Gadgets for Grownups: Learn to download free e-books on your iPad, Android, or Kindle Fire, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 10:30 a.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 23 – Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Schlow!, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 2:30 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org. 29 – Wellness Choices with Be Well Associates, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 2 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org.
Classes & Lectures 4 – Central PA Civil War Roundtable Lecture and Picnic, PA Military Museum, Boalsburg, 6 p.m., www.pamilmuseum.org. 4, 18 – “A Joint Venture,” a free class on hip and knee replacements, Mount Nittany Medical Center, S.C., 11 a.m. Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, 278-4810. 6 – Penn State Forum Speaker Series: Amy McCready, Nittany Lion Inn, PSU, 11 a.m., pennstateforum.psu.edu. 19 – Caregiver Seminar Series at Brookline: “Legal Issues Facing Seniors & Caregivers” with attorney Amos Goodall, Windsong Dining Room, S.C., 7 p.m., 235-2000.
Parenting expert Amy McCready kicks off the Penn State Forum Speaker Series September 6. 26 – Caregiver Seminar Series at Brookline: “Nondrug Behavioral Interventions for People with Dementia” with Dr. Ann Kolanowski, Windsong Dining Room, S.C., 7 p.m., 235-2000. 29 – Women’s Assault Prevention Seminar Series, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., 1:30 p.m., www.schlowlibrary.org.
Club Events 5, 12, 19, 26 – State College Sunrise Rotary Club mtg., Hotel State College, S.C., 7:15 a.m., kfragola@psualum.com. 5, 12, 19, 26 – Centre Squares Dance Club, Pleasant Gap Elementary School, Pleasant Gap, 8 p.m., 238-8949. 6 – 148th PA Volunteer Infantry Civil War Reenactment Group mtg., Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, S.C., 7:30 p.m., 861-0770. 6, 13, 20, 27 – State College Downtown Rotary mtg., Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar, S.C., noon, http://centrecounty.org/rotary/club/. 11 – Women’s Mid Day Connection Luncheon, Elks Country Club, Boalsburg, 11:45 a.m., 355-7615. 12 – Women’s Welcome Club of S.C., Oakwood Presbyterian Church, S.C., 7 p.m., www.womenswelcomeclub.org.
Community Associations & Development 13 – Business After Hours hosted by Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, Eisenhower Auditorium, PSU, 5:30 p.m., 234-1829 or www.cbicc.org. 18 – Spring Creek Watershed Association mtg., Patton Township Mun. Bldg., 7:30 a.m., www.springcreekwatershed.org. 26 – Patton Township Business Association mtg., Patton Township Mun. Bldg., noon, www.ptba.org. 27 – Business After Hours hosted by Friends of Glenn Thompson, Ramada Inn & Conference Center, S.C., 5:30 p.m., 234-1829 or www.cbicc.org.
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Exhibits Ongoing-September 9 – Protecting Paper at the Palmer, Palmer Museum of Art, PSU, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Ongoing-December 9 – Floating Between Worlds: New Research on Japanese Prints in the Permanent Collection, Palmer Museum of Art, PSU, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.
Hiroshige Utagawa’s woodblock print “Mishima Station” is part of the Palmer Museum of Art’s new exhibit Floating Between Worlds: New Research on Japanese Prints in the Permanent Collection. Ongoing-September – Contemporary and Traditional Chinese Art, Bellefonte Art Museum, Bellefonte, 1-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun., www.bellefontemuseum.org. Ongoing-November – Foodways, PA Military Museum, Boalsburg, www.pamilmuseum.org.
5-28 – Composed: Portraits of Light, Shape, and Color by Mark Klemick, Schlow Centre Region Library, S.C., www.schlowlibrary.org. 18-December 16 – Photography at the Palmer: A Selection of Gifts, Palmer Museum of Art, PSU, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. 25-January 20 – Celebrating Forty Years of Gifts: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection, Palmer Museum of Art, PSU, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. 28-November 18 – The Decade3, HUBRobeson Gallery, PSU, 272-4067 or 231-1080.
Health Care For schedule of blood drives visit www.cccred cross.org or www.givelife.org. 6 – Grief Support Group, Centre Crest, Bellefonte, 6 p.m., 548-1140 or amboal@co.centre.pa.us. 9 – Ostomy Support Group, Mount Nittany Medical Center, S.C., 2 p.m., 231-3132. 10 – Breast Cancer Support Group, Mount Nittany Medical Center, S.C., 5:30 p.m., 231-7005. 11 – Alzheimer’s Support Group, The Inn at Brookline, S.C., 6:30 p.m., 234-3141 or 235-2000.
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11 – Brain Injury Support Group, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Pleasant Gap, 7 p.m., 359-3421. 11– The Parent Support of Children with Eating Disorders, Mount Nittany Medical Center, S.C., 7 p.m., 466-7921. 12 – The Fertility Issues and Loss Support Group, Choices (2214 N. Atherton St.), S.C., 6:30 p.m., www.heartofcpa.org. 13 – The Diabetes Support Group, Mount Nittany Medical Center, S.C., 6 p.m., 231.7095. 17 – Cancer Survivor Support Group, Centre County United Way, S.C., 11:30 a.m., www.cancersurvive.org. 18 – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, Pleasant Gap, 6 p.m., 359-3421. 20 – Better Breathers Support Group, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Pleasant Gap, 2 p.m., 359-3421. 27 – Stroke Support Group, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, Pleasant Gap, 1 p.m., 359-3421.
Music 7 – Woody Guthrie Tribute: Si Kahn with Anne Feeney, Mike Stout, Joe Uehlein, and Saul Broudy, State Theatre, S.C., 8 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org.
Violist Timothy Deighton performs with the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra at its seasonopening concert September 9. 8 – This Land Is Your Land – The Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration Concert, Eisenhower Auditorium, PSU, 7:30 p.m., www.cpa.psu.edu. 9 – Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra presents “London, Salzburg, and Paris," Esber Recital Hall, PSU, 3 p.m., www.centreorchestra.org. 11 – Pentatonix, State Theatre, S.C., 8 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 16 – Sisters Clara and Lizzy Lyon, C. Barton McCann School of Art, Petersburg, 3 p.m., 667-2538. 18 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, State Theatre, S.C., 8 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org.
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21 – Penn State School of Music presents guest artist Kristin Thelander (horn) with Lisa Bontrager (horn) and Sue Haug (piano), Esber Recital Hall, PSU, 8 p.m., music.psu.edu. 21 – Darin Rex, State Theatre, S.C., 9 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 23 – Penn State School of Music presents Chamber Music Concert A Tribute to William B. Forest, Esber Recital Hall, PSU, 3 p.m., music.psu.edu. 26 – Penn State School of Music presents guest artist Rebecca Rischin (clarinet), Esber Recital Hall, PSU, 8 p.m., music.psu.edu. 28 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Del McCoury Band, Eisenhower Auditorium, PSU, 7:30 p.m., www.cpa.psu.edu. 29 – Penn State School of Music presents Choral Collage, Pasquarilla Spiritual Center, PSU, 7:30 p.m., music.psu.edu. 29 – Nittany Valley Symphony presents “Portrait of America," Eisenhower Auditorium, PSU, 7:30 p.m., www.nvs.org. 30 – Penn State School of Music presents guest artist Bruce Tychinski (trombone), Esber Recital Hall, PSU, 5 p.m., music.psu.edu.
Special Events 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Bellefonte Farmers’ Market, Gamble Mill Restaurant parking lot, Bellefonte, 8 a.m.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Millheim Farmers’ Market, Millheim American Legion pavilion, Millheim, 10 a.m., www.oldgreggschool.com. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – North Atherton Farmers’ Market, parking lot of Home Depot, S.C., 10 a.m., www.nathertonmarket.com. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Boalsburg Farmers’ Market, PA Military Museum, Boalsburg, 2 p.m., www.boalsburgfarmersmarket.com. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Tuesday Downtown State College Famers’ Market, Locust Lane, S.C., 11:30 a.m., www.statecollegefarmers.com. 5, 12, 19, 26 – Lemont Farmers’ Market, 133 Mt. Nittany Road, 3 p.m., www.lemontvillage.org. 6-9 – Nittany Antique Machinery Association’s Fall Show, Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall, www.nittanyantique.org. 7, 14, 21, 28 – Downtown State College Farmers’ Market, Locust Lane, S.C., 11:30 a.m., www.statecollegefarmers.com. 8 – Light Step, Right Step Festival, downtown State College, 9 a.m., www.lightsteprightstep.org. 8 – Brews in the Barn, Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall, 4 p.m., www.millbrookplayhouse.org. 8-9 – Hardcore Mudd Run, Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg, 8 a.m., www.hardcoremuddrun.com 9 – 2012 Centre County Heart Walk, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, S.C., noon, www.americanheart.org.
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10 – 19th Annual Geri Reeve Open Golf Tournament, Penn State Blue & White Golf Courses, PSU, www.gerireeveopen.com. 10-14 – Centre County TRIAD’s Citizens Police Academy, 237-8932 or 237-3130. 15 – Gourmet Granary Candlelight Dinner, Thompson Granary, Lemont, 6:30 p.m., www.lemontvillage.org. 17 – Kevin Dare Memorial Fund Golf Tournament, Centre Hill Country Club, S.C., kevindare.com. 20 – Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour, State Theatre, S.C., 7 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 21 – WWE presents Raw World Tour, BJC, PSU, 7:30 p.m., 865-5555 or www.bjc.psu.edu. 23 – Second Annual Night of Community Stars, Celebration Hall, S.C., 5:30 p.m., www.scctonline.org. 28 – Mount Nittany Night Wine Tasting, Mount Nittany Winery, Linden Hall, 6 p.m., www.mtnittany.org. 29 – Applefest and Car Show, Milesburg Museum and Historical Society, Milesburg, milesburgmuseum.weebly.com. 29 – State College Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg, 8:30 a.m., 561-5020.
30 – Shaver’s Creek Music Festival, Shaver’s Creek, Petersburg, 1 p.m., www.outreach.psu.edu/shaverscreek.
Sports For tickets to the State College Spikes, visit www.statecollegespikes.com or call 272-1711. For tickets to Penn State sporting events, visit www.gopsusports.com or call 865-5555. For area high school sporting events, call your local high school. 1 – PSU/Ohio, football, Beaver Stadium, PSU, noon. 1 – PSU/Texas, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 7 p.m. 2 – PSU/Lafayette, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, 2 p.m. 2-3 – State College Spikes/Williamsport Crosscutters, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, PSU, 6:05 p.m. Sun., 4:05 p.m. Mon. 4-5 – State College Spikes/Mahoning Valley Scrappers, PSU, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, 7:05 p.m. 6 – PSU/Princeton, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, 6 p.m. 6 – PSU/West Virginia, men’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, 7 p.m. 8 – Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational, cross-country, PSU, 10 a.m.
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9 – PSU/Cornell, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, 2 p.m. 12 – PSU/Lock Haven, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, 6 p.m. 14 – PSU/Albany, men’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, 7 p.m. 14 – PSU/Portland, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 7 p.m. 15 – PSU/Duquesne, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 10 a.m. 15 – PSU/Navy, football, Beaver Stadium, PSU, 3:30 p.m. 15 – PSU/Eastern Illinois, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 8 p.m. 16 – PSU/Wisconsin, women’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, 1 p.m. 16 – PSU/Adelphi, men’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, 3:30 p.m. 19 – PSU/Nebraska, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 8 p.m. 21 – PSU/Indiana, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, 3 p.m. 22 – PSU/Iowa, women’s volleyball, Rec Hall, PSU, 7 p.m. 22 – PSU/Temple, football, Beaver Stadium, PSU, TBA. 23 – PSU/Michigan, field hockey, PSU Field Hockey Complex, PSU, noon. 29 – PSU/Indiana, men’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, 7 p.m.
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30 – PSU/Minnesota, women’s soccer, Jeffrey Field, PSU, noon.
Theater 4-8, 11-15 – The Man Who Came to Dinner, Boal Barn Playhouse, Boalsburg, 8 p.m., www.scctonline.org. 5-October 5 – From Up Here, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, S.C., 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. matinee Sept. 29), theatre.psu.edu. 6 – National Theatre Live presents The Curious Incident in the Night-time, State Theatre, S.C., 7 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 7 – Troubadour Blues, State Theatre, S.C., 11 a.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 7 – O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward, State Theatre, S.C., 12:45 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 7 – 1913 Massacre, State Theatre, S.C., 2:30 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 7 – They Call It Myannmar, State Theatre, S.C., 4, 7:30, & 10 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 8 – Capitol Steps present Take the Money and Run for President, State Theatre, S.C., 4 & 8 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 9 – “Great at the State” Film Series: Lawrence of Arabia, State Theatre, S.C., 2 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 14 – Brio Dance Company with Pure Cane Sugar, State Theatre, S.C., 7:30 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org.
Brio Dance Company, along with Pure Cane Sugar, performs Septemer 14 at the State Theatre. 23 – Metropolis, State Theatre, S.C., 2 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. 28 – Stars in Shorts, State Theatre, S.C., 4, 7:30, & 10 p.m., www.thestatetheatre.org. T&G
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A New Era Begins!
from the vine
Local Spotlight
Wine Festival brings focus closer to home By Lucy Rogers
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The fourth annual WPSU Wine Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, and, again, it will provide wine lovers in the region an opportunity to spend an afternoon tasting, learning, and buying — all in support of WPSU. For those of you unfamiliar with the WPSU Wine Festival, it is the kind of tasting experience usually reserved for industry insiders that gives wine vendors, importers, and distributors an opportunity to showcase their wine portfolios to restaurants, bars, and retailers. The beauty of this event is that the Wine Festival is open to the general public (21 years and older), not just trade personnel. Those of us who love to drink wine — or those who are simply curious about wine — are being provided a great opportunity to find new wines, develop our palates, and learn about wine — all in a forum that allows us to ask questions of industry experts face to face. Visitors can try more than 200 wines at the WPSU Wine Festival. For the price of admission ($65 in advance), attendees will be able to cathrough a silent auction. sually wander from table to table to taste the As in the past, there will be more than 200 wines offered from each participant — at your wines to sample, and many this year will be own pace, following your own agenda, and as first-time exhibitors. And importers such as often as you like. Food is available and there Vintage Imports, Majestic, Southern Wine & also are opportunities to bid on a variety of Spirits, Constellation Brands, and Banfi will ofunique and premium wines and other items fer many of their most popular wines. In fact,
Winemakers, Wine Appreciators and Wine Novices,
You’re Invited… Who: The American Wine Society, Central PA Chapters What: Seminars, Tastings, Lunch and Exhibits When: Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Where: Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, Spring Mills, PA
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of wine judging and fellowship, designed to please the palate of any wine lover!
$25.00 Advance Registration by September 15. After September 15th, $35.00 Fee. Includes Seminars, Lunch and Souvenir wine glass. Wine Competition Fee- $8.00 per bottle. Check Web-site for more Details!
Promoting Appreciation of Wine through Education 107 Mountain Springs Lane • (814) 364-1000 • www.sevenmountainswinecellars.com Only 20 minutes from State College, 1 mile off 322 near 91 - Town&Gown September 2012 Potters Mills/Decker Valley Road
wines representing more than a dozen of the world’s most famous wine-producing countries will be showcased. But there are some changes afoot for this year’s event. Organizers decided they wanted to offer a more local, community-focused educational component that would help make tasting, drinking, and buying wine more accessible for all the attendees. As a result, three local wine professionals have been enlisted to present three separate seminars that will be included in the admission price. Those interested just have to sign up for the seminar(s) of their choice upon registration. The first of these 30-minute seminars will be
Premium wines will be available to try, purchase, and bid on in a silent auction.
an introduction to wine entitled “Wine 101,” which will be conducted by Bob Richards, the John & Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies and founding codirector of the Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment at Penn State. He also is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) through the Society of Wine Educators and has passed the first-level examination of the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers. As a wine educator, he has conducted structured tastings and lectured about wine locally and at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. He was the host/writer of Demystifying Wine, a series within WPSU-TV’s magazine show Pennsylvania Inside Out. For the past seven years, he has served as the sommelier at the WPSU Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner. Yours truly hosts the second seminar, which will address basic food-and-wine pairings and how that relates to reading and demystifying a restaurant wine list. As faithful readers of this column know, I have been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years, have served as
the managing director of the now-defunct Club Wine International, and also served as wine director at Harrison’s Wine Grill in State College. I am currently working as a manager at Zola New World Bistro, and also serve as the manager for Zola Catering. The final seminar will be presented by Denise Gardner, the extension enologist for Penn State. As such, she works in collaboration with all of the 189 wineries across Pennsylvania. She has worked in wineries in France, has a bachelor’s degree in food science from Penn State and an master’s in food science in technology from Virginia Tech. She spent two years working out of Napa, California, for Enartis Vinquiry, and in 2011 was offered her current position at Penn State. Her seminar will be an introduction to the Pennsylvania wine industry, including what grapes are grown where, what styles of wine are produced in PA, and where to find these wines. As in years past, a PLCB Wine Store will be on-site at the Penn Stater, and the majority of the wines being poured will be available for purchase on your way out of the tasting. Also this year will be an olive-oil tasting from two different producers, and even a booth where jewelry will be available for purchase. “We decided we wanted a more local feel to the event, but also wanted it to be a little more intimate. By doing so, we hope the event is more accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of wine knowledge. And by adding more than just wine, it may even feel boutique-y,” says coevent chair Nancy Silvis. These changes will make the event fresh for those who have attended the Wine Festival in the past, but also may appeal to a broader audience, so that those who have not attended before will be more inclined to check it out this year. Whatever your motivation, don’t miss an opportunity to experience what promises to be an outstanding afternoon of wine tasting. The event stands on its own merits — the fact that the funds raised support WPSU is a wonderful bonus. T&G For more information on WPSU’s Wine Festival, visit wpsu.org/winefestival. Lucy Rogers teaches wine classes and offers private wine tastings through Wines by the Class. She also is the event coordinator for Zola Catering.
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Tailgate Party Packs from Damon’s & Prospector’s
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Terrific Tailgates You can leave the grills at home and let professionals take care of the pregame meals By Vilma Shu Danz Tailgating is a time-honored American tradition — it brings families, friends, and other fans together through good food and beverages
hours before a game or concert. At Beaver Stadium, Penn State’s tailgating scene is considered one of the best in the country, and it has grown over the years. Fans feast on an array of tailgating fare from hamburgers and hot dogs to ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. For those who are looking to have a tailgate with someone else doing the cooking, a few places have some choice options.
Damon’s Grill and Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company 1031 East College Avenue, State College (814) 237-6300 or (814) 861-RIBS. This fall, two of the area’s best barbecue catering departments have partnered to bring succulent, juicy pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs to hungry tailgaters. Whether you want to pick up your food on your way to your tailgate or grab it up at the stadium, Damon’s Grill and Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company have got you covered. Damon’s owner and operator Greg DuBois partnered with Marc Fetters of Prospector’s Catering and Concessions to provide tailgaters with convenient ways to pick up their BBQ this football season. Preorder or drive up to order at the Damon’s Ribs on the Road tent, located right in front of the restaurant on East College Avenue, or call ahead to have your Prospector’s BBQ delivered by wagon to your numbered parking spot on game day, or walk up to order at the Prospector’s at the Stadium concession stand. Both Damon’s and Prospector’s offer every-
Pulled pork sandwich and wings
Wings, celery, and ranch dressing
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Ribs, chicken breasts, and coleslaw
thing from ribs, wings, pulled pork, chicken quarters, and boneless breasts as well as sides, including coleslaw, potato salad, and gourmet baked beans. Fetters explains, “We start taking orders that are delivered to the numbered spots Monday morning through Thursday, but customers can also find char-grilled BBQ up at our concession stand on game day.” DuBois adds, “We also allow our customers to preorder at Damon’s anytime leading up the game, and they can stop by and pick it up at the restaurant and there is no wait time!” DuBois and Fetters have each been in the BBQ business for 20 years and they have been known for their mouthwatering ribs. The ribs are slow-roasted in the oven for hours, smoked, and then finished off on the grill to 25-30 percent char with their signature BBQ sauces. If you can’t make it to the game, Damon’s has 11 big-screen TVs downstairs and 15 plasma TVs upstairs with ESPN College Game Plan and the NFL Sunday Ticket all in HD. And with free Wi-Fi, fans also can keep up with their fantasy leagues. And, DuBois adds, “Every Thursday night, we will have the Bill O’Brien show live at Damon’s from 6 to 7 p.m.” With this new partnership, DuBois and Fetters are able to expand their catering capabilities as well. “Now with our bigger workforce, we can do more catering events for larger crowds, from company picnics, reunions, and charity golf tournaments to private parties,” Fetters says. For more information, call (814) 237-6300 to speak with Damon’s catering and banquet manager Kerry DuBois or visit www.damons.com or www.prospectors.net.
Minisandwiches, sliders, and baby Philly cheesesteaks
Hoag’s Catering 2280 Commercial Boulevard, State College (814) 238-0824 This year, during football season, Hoag’s Catering has created specialized tailgate menus so customers can either pick up their orders at Celebration Hall on their way to the game or have the food delivered to their parking spots at Beaver Stadium. Fullcatering services for orders serving more than 50 guests also are available. The tailgate menus feature everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to grilled Ital-
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Hoag’s grilled steak sandwich
Hoag’s pulled pork sandwich
Cookies and brownies
ian sausages, boneless chicken wings, wraps, and deli sandwiches. In addition, there are unique items such as their authentic original recipe char-grilled chicken, baby Philly cheesesteaks, assorted petite pannis, and miniature German sausages. An array of side dishes, beverages, and bakery items also is available, from coleslaw, baked beans, and deep-fried peanuts to team-logodecorated cookies, sweet tea, and appleberry punch. “We have people who call us a year in advance to a week before the tailgate to place their orders,” explains general manager Casey Grove. “The tailgate menus are priced per person according to the different entrée choices and number of side dishes. Some customers just want the entrée catered others prefer that we take care of all the food. We work with our customers to add items, mix and match different side dishes, so they have everything they need, including the plates, napkins, and utensils for their tailgate. We also have a wide range of tents, tables, and chairs available for installation and rent. To place your order or view the tailgate menus, visit www.hoagscatering.com/tailgating. T&G
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Dining Out Full Course Dining Allen Street Grill, corner of Allen Street and College Avenue, 231-GRILL. The food sizzles. The service sparkles. The prices are deliciously frugal. The menu is classic American grill mixed with popular influences from Mexico, Italy, and the Far East. AE, D, MC, V. The Autoport, 1405 S. Atherton St., 237-7666, www.theautoport.com. The all new Autoport offers exceptional dining featuring local produce and an extensive wine list. Tapas menu and special events every week. Catering and private events available. Live music. AE, D, DC, MAC, MC, V. Full bar. Bar Bleu & Bar Q, 113 S. Garner St., 237-0374. Authentic Kansas City Barbeque featuring smoked ribs, pork, wings, plus down-home sides and appetizers. Roadhouse & Sports Lounge upstairs. Upscale martini bar downstairs featuring live music 7 nights a week. Open for dinner every night at 5 p.m. AE, D, DC, ID+, MC, V. Full bar. Bill Pickle’s Tap Room,106 S. Allen St., 272-1172. Not for saints…not for sinners. AE, DIS, MAC, MC, V. Full bar. Carnegie House, corner of Cricklewood Dr. and Toftrees Ave., 234-2424. An exquisite boutique hotel offering fine dining in a relaxed yet gracious atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner. Prix Fixe menu and à la carte menu selections now available. AAA Four Diamond Award recipient for lodging and fine dining. Reservations suggested. AE, MC, D, V. Full bar.
The Corner Room Restaurant, corner of Allen Street and College Avenue, 237-3051. Literally first in hospitality. Since 1855, The Corner Room has served generous breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to the community and its guests. AE, D, MC, V. Cozy Thai Bistro, 232 S. Allen St., 237-0139. A true authentic Thai restaurant offering casual and yet “cozy” family-friendly dining experience. Menu features wide selections of exotic Thai cuisine, both lunch and dinner (take-out available). BYO (wines & beer) is welcome after 5 p.m. AE, D, DC, MAC, MC, V. Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar, 1031 E. College Ave., 237-6300, damons.com. Just seconds from Beaver Stadium, locally owned and operated, Damon’s is the premiere place to watch sports and enjoy our extensive menu. Ribs, wings, burgers, steaks, apps, salads, and so much more. AE, D, MAC, MC, V, Full bar. The Deli Restaurant, 113 Hiester St., 237-5710. The area’s largest menu! Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, Mexican, Cajun. Dinners featuring steaks, chicken, seafood and pastas, heart-healthy menu, and award-winning desserts. AE, D, DC, LC, MC, V. Full bar.
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The Dining Room at the Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave., 865-8590. Fine continental cuisine in a relaxed, gracious atmosphere. Casual attire acceptable. Private dining rooms available. AE, D, DC, MAC, MC, V. Full bar. Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern, On the Diamond, Boalsburg, 466-6241. The Boalsburg Tavern offers a fine, intimate setting reminiscent of Colonial times. Dining for all occasions with formal and casual menus, daily dinner features, specials, and plenty of free parking. AE, MC, V. Full bar. Faccia Luna Pizzeria, 1229 S. Atherton St., 234-9000, www.faccialuna.com. A true neighborhood hangout, famous for authentic New York-style wood-fired pizzas and fresh, homemade It.alian cuisine. Seafood specialties, sumptuous salads, divine desserts, great service, and full bar. Outside seating available. Sorry, reservations not accepted. Dine-in, Take-out. MC/V.
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Galanga, 454 College E. College Ave. 237-1718. Another great addition to Cozy Thai Bistro. Galanga by Cozy Thai offers a unique authentic Thai food featuring Northeastern Thai style cuisine. Vegetarian menu selection available. BYO (wines and beer) is welcome after 5 p.m. AE, D, DC, MAC, MC, V. Gamble Mill Restaurant & Microbrewery, 160 Dunlop St., Bellefonte; 355-7764. A true piece of Americana, dine and enjoy our in-house craft beers in a historic mill. Experience bold American flavors by exploring our casual pub menu or fine dining options. Six to seven beers of our craft beers on tap. Brewers Club, Growlers, outdoor seating, large private functions, catering. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner 5-9/10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. “Chalk Board Sunday’s” 4-8 p.m. All credit cards accepted. The Gardens Restaurant at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., Innovation Park, 863-5090. Dining is a treat for breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Gardens Restaurant, where sumptuous buffets and à la carte dining are our specialties. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. Full bar, beer.
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Herwig’s Austrian Bistro, where bacon is an herb, 132 W. College Ave., herwigsaus trianbistro.com, 272-0738. Located next to the State Theatre. Austrian Home Cooking. Ranked #1 Ethnic Restaurant 5 years in a row. Eatin, Take-Out, Catering, Franchising. BYO after 5 p.m., D, MC, V. Hi-Way Pizza, 1688 N. Atherton St., 237-0375. Voted best pizza. Twenty-nine variations of pizza, entire dinner menu and sandwiches, strombolis, salads, spectacular desserts, and beer to go. AE, D, DC, LC, MC, V. Full bar. India Pavilion, 222 E. Calder Way, 237-3400. Large selection of vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes from northern India. Lunch buffet offered daily. We offer catering for groups and private parties. AE, D, (call ahead.) MC, V.
Inferno Brick Oven & Bar, 340 E. College Ave., 237-5718, www.infernobrickovenbar.com. Casual but sophisticated atmosphere — a contemporary brick oven experience featuring a lunch and dinner menu of old- world favorites and modern-day revolutions. AE, D, MAC, MC, V. Full bar. Legends Pub at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., Innovation Park, 863-5080. Unwind with beverages and a casual lounge menu. AE, D, MC, V. Full bar. Luna 2 Woodgrill & Bar, 2609 E. College Ave., 234-9009, www.luna-2.com. Wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, wood-grilled BBQ ribs, seafood, burgers, and don’t forget to try the homemade meatloaf! Sumptuous salads and desserts. Full bar service. Outside seating. Sorry, no reservations accepted. Dine-In, Take-out. MC/V.
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Mario’s Italian Restaurant, 1272 N. Atherton St., 234-4273. The Italian tradition in State College. Homemade pasta, chicken, seafood specialties, veal, wood-fired pizza, calzones, rotisserie chicken, roasts, salads, and sandwiches, plus cappuccino and espresso! AE, D, DC, LC, MC, V. Full bar. The Mt. Nittany Inn, 559 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall, 364-9363, mtnittanyinn.com. Perched high above Happy Valley at 1,809 feet, the Mt. Nittany Inn offers homemade soups, steaks, seafood, and pasta. Bar and banquet areas available. AE, CB, D, MAC, MC, V. Full Bar. Otto’s Pub & Brewery, 2235 N. Atherton Street, 867-6886, www.ottospubandbrewery.com. Our new location provides plenty of parking, great ales and lagers, full service bar, signature dishes made with local products in a family-friendly, casual atmosphere. AE, D, DC, LC MC, V, Full bar.
The Tavern Restaurant, 220 E. College Ave., 238-6116. A unique gallery-in-a-restaurant preserving PA’s and Penn State’s past. Dinner at The Tavern is a Penn State tradition. Major credit cards accepted. Full bar. Whiskers at the Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave., 865-8580. Casual dining featuring soups, salads, sandwiches and University Creamery ice cream. Major credit cards accepted. Full bar. Whistle Stop Restaurant, Old Train Station Corner, Centre Hall on Rte. 144, 15 minutes east of State College. 364-2544. Traditional dining in an 1884 Victorian railroad station decorated with railroad memorabilia. Chef-created soups, desserts, and daily specials. Lunch and dinner served Wed.-Sun. D, MC, V. Zola New World Bistro, 324 W. College Ave., 237-8474. Zola combines comfortable, modern décor with exceptional service. Innovative, creative cuisine from seasonal menus served for lunch and dinner. Extensive award-winning wine list. Jazz and oysters in the bar on Fridays. Catering. AE, D, MC, V. Full bar.
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Meeting of the Caring Minds For 44 years, The Lunch Bunch has developed strong friendships to go with meaningful discussions
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Established in 1968, “The Lunch Bunch” is a community of current and retired Penn State faculty, staff, and students who have been gathering over the years to enjoy one another’s company and discuss various topics. The group began with seven members and met at West Halls in Waring Lounge. It has grown today to almost 30 members and meets every day for lunch in the HUB. Members celebrate members’ birthdays, retirements, and other special events. A plaque was placed From left, Amy Leddy, Mimi Coppersmith, Dan Walden, Marilynn in the HUB dining room in 2008 in Lewis, Dave Gingher, and Dick Pencek. honor of The Lunch Bunch. Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith the recent scandal has made me think very carefully sat down with five of the group’s members to discuss about the past and the necessity for everybody and the current state of Penn State. The members who par- the administration to be up-front. I hope what has ticipated in the interview included Amy Leddy, Eberly happened with the Freeh Report will bring about College of Science advising program coordinator and change — transparency, trust, and integrity. health-professions advisor; Dave Gingher, director of Dave: Well, being a local, an alum, and working campus retail dining and catering; as well as founding for Penn State for 35 years, it’s been devastating. I members Dan Walden, professor emeritus of Ameri- grew up here. I’m a big Penn Stater, and when you can studies, English, and comparative literature; Dick say, “We are Penn State,” it meant something spePencek, former Penn State men’s lacrosse head coach; cial — and still does. We still are Penn State and and Marilynn Lewis, Penn State Bookstore merchan- we will get through it. No matter where you go dise manager. or travel in this world, you say you are from Penn Mimi: The Lunch Bunch has a remarkable State, people light up and say “Joe Paterno!” background. People from every level of the uniMimi: Well, they always asked you if you knew Joe versity and the community decided at some point Paterno, but now there is a different spotlight on it. to come together as friends and talk about things Dave: I’m still very proud of this university and that fall on the table. Putting the first item on the I plan to stay at the university and work. We will table — all of us, whatever we do, wherever we move forward, take care of our students. We have are in this Happy Valley, have all had multiple much to be proud about. The world does not know emotional reactions to what we’ve experienced who we are. We have great people that live in this since November 2011. I’d like to hear each of you community and who work at Penn State. I am cerdescribe what this has done to you and how you tain we will get back on track. personally handled it. Amy: It’s been devastating. I’ve been here Dan: I’ve been with the university since 1966. since 1989. My father was a Penn State alum and Paterno became head football coach about that athlete here, so you know you grow up with these time, too. So, my tenure and his have sort of coin- ideals of Penn State — integrity and success with cided. Obviously, I have a lot of respect for him and honor. This place is still the same place. We have for the many things that he has done over the years. got to make changes. I grieve as a mother for the I can’t think of another football coach in the coun- young victims, but I also recognize that we can try that has a library named after him. Anyway, yes make changes and it’s going to take awhile.
Marilynn: Well, my family is third generation Penn Staters and I have a grandson who loves Penn State. He’s only 5 years old. The biggest thing you take away is that good people can make bad decisions. They just do. It happens. Mimi: Is it fair to ask, Dick Pencek, how seriously should these people be punished in your mind? Dick: I ask somebody how long they have known Paterno. I’ve known him 50 years. I was very disappointed with the way that it was handled. Mimi: Well, for those of us who are Penn Staters and reflect on this event, there has been no single previous event at this institution that has had a more severe impact on the overall community. It has affected the economy of the local community, the spirit, and sense of pride. We have a real challenge as a community — both a university and a town community — to pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get going. So, what are the things we should do to get going? Amy: Well, in terms of having Penn State do an internal review, I think that was necessary, and we have to take the recommendations of that review seriously. Mimi: Do you think that was too harsh? Amy: I don’t know enough to make that judg-
ment. We have to promote what Penn State is. We have to look at all of our brilliant scientists and students and let them show the world what Penn State really is. I work with pre-med students and it is very distressing when they ask how are medical schools going to view their application, and we have to reassure them that Penn State is still a fine academic institution. Mimi: So, you believe the branding issue is high on the list of things we have to do well? Amy: Yeah. We are in the top 100 institutions in the world. Mimi: What is the most important thing you believe is necessary to reestablish, reinforce, and repair the full brand called Penn State? Marilynn: You have to focus on the positive, and the negative will take care of itself. If there is going to be prosecution, that is something that is out of our hands. Dick: We have to go back to a time when teaching was valued at the university. Now, it’s whether you get published or bring in money. Dan: To get back to things that will remind the world that we are a great university, teaching is important. I’m still teaching. Dick’s still teaching. Transparency and the lack of fear should be
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paramount. That’s part of students’ feeling comfortable with the teachers and for the faculty not being afraid of the administration — the dean, the provost, and the president. There should be an open door. Dave: Hopefully we hired a good public-relations company to get us through this difficult time in our history — we need to promote our brand and move forward. We are still Penn State. The leadership from the president and our new senior vice president David Gray has been outstanding. We recently had a meeting with our exceptional leader of auxiliary and business services, associate vice president Gail Hurley, and we are moving forward and implementing many positive programs and services for our students. People are always asking me about our culture, and I tell them our culture is to be the best and take care of our students and provide a great place to work for our employees. We want Penn State to be the best we can be by providing our students a very positive experience during their time at Penn State. Mimi: Okay, let’s switch subjects. I want to touch on the composition of this group. There’s an interesting collection of people who are totally different from one another.
Dave: The group is a great mix of people with diverse backgrounds, and until I became a member of this group six years ago, I wouldn’t have taken the time to sit down and have lunch because I was always worried about what was going on in our operations. But now, for the past few years, I make it a point as often as I can to have lunch with this very special group. Mimi: This is an everyday thing? Dave: Somebody is here every day. It might be 10 people or 15 to 20 people. It’s a way to get away from everything, clear your mind, talk, and laugh. You never know what the topic will be of the day. It’s what makes this group unique and different. It’s an unbelievable group of people with fascinating backgrounds and experiences. Mimi: Since you are a group of people that go to lunch and discuss major problems, we have come a long way locally. I have seen it come from the dark ages of no options to quite a select number of options for an aging population. What should we do that we haven’t done? What could we do to make that even better? Dan: Well, one thing would be to reduce the cost [to live in a senior facility]. Between $6,000 and $7,000 a month for six years is quite a task.
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$30 per Person • The Dean's Hall At The Penn Stater Mimi Barash Coppersmith, Founder of Town&Gown A Penn Stater, mother, grandmother, friend, fundraiser, and leader on both sides of College Avenue, Mimi can relate how she overcame major hurdles through self-determination, hard work, faith, optimism, tenacity, and persistence. She can share beautiful outcomes from horrible happenings. Her willingness to switch to the panel this time evolves from her even greater desire to motivate other women to feel as lucky as she now perceives herself to have been in her nearly 80 years on this planet.
Kim Tait, Owner of Tait Farm Kim is the Stewardess of the Land. On the family farm in Central Penn Pennsylvania, she oversees the diversified enterpris enterprises of Tait Farm Foods, which include 10 acres of certified organic agriculture that serves a 150 member Community Supported Agriculture membership (CSA), 3 restaurants, a local farmers market and an on-farm retail store. Kim has more than 30 years of experience in agricultural education, sustainable/organic farming and innovative business. She holds a graduate degree in education from UMASS. She has lost two husbands, one to divorce and another to cancer and understands opportunity on the road ahead. She has one grown daughter and shares life with Bob Anderson.
Coquese Washington, Head Coach of Lady Lion Basketball Coquese, entering her sixth year as Lady Lion head coach, faces a season of great ex expectations with four returning starters plus the addition of a top recruit. Coquese, like so many women coaches sacrificed another path to follow her dream. Her experience as a professional women’s basketball player and as the player representative to management pointed her career to leadership. Listen to her tales of how she got here and what she’s determined to do. A graduate of Notre Dame, she juggles teamwork, home, motherhood and public service.
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Mimi: Not covered by any insurance? Wow! Well, the biggest adjustment for me in postretirement is spending my assets, especially for health reasons — it is horrifying. But one can have insurance for that, can’t they? Dan: Yes, I had health-care insurance for the first three years that paid half, $100 a day, $3,000 a month, for three years. But the last three years has been between $6,500 and $7,000 a month. Mimi: Wow! That’s a reality we all have to think about. Dick: My mom, who is 93, had an accident. She coughed and broke two of her ribs and her vertebra. Then, she got shingles in both eyes. She is in a special hospital and that was an additional $1,800 a month on top of the $3,000 that we are paying. We are probably going to have to pay that $1,800 for the rest of her life. Even if you put away $60,000 to $80,000, that goes like a shot. Mimi: We have a president who has his healthcare law. We have a congress that is now trying to overturn that law. What do we do as a society to get more in the middle for these huge problems? What do we do about it locally? Marilynn: One of the challenges I run into is my mother and dad live with me now and I have
a caregiver there during the day, but I feel there should be someplace where they would be able to go — and maybe there are, but we haven’t explored. Mimi: Well, the Senior Center might be a place. Marilynn: Well, my mother needs a little bit more care than my dad. Mimi: Where do you turn to find that out — the county’s Office of Aging? Marilynn: They are halfway helpful. They are more concerned with the chronically ill, the ones who need to be in a nursing home or medical care. I’m looking for more of social care. Mimi: Do any of the charities do that kind of work? Marilynn: Not that I am aware of. Mimi: The whole process of participating in things that help other people is great therapy for the mind and body. I know that more poignantly since I suffered a severe depression. We have a shortage of volunteers and I’m afraid too many of them have gray hair. Dave: There are so many good people out there that have much to offer. We need to reach out to them and get folks involved. We all have so much to offer, just think what the possibilities could be.
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Mimi: What do you think is The Lunch Bunch’s greatest contribution, not just to yourself but to the world around you? Dave: Well, definitely the friends that we have made being a part of this. If somebody is ill, needs something, everybody wants to know what they can do to help. We are a close, connected group that also takes part in many activities as a group outside of the university as well. Dick: That’s from within. You can’t imagine how many parents come over and talk to us. Mimi: I wish our readers could see your body language and your enthusiasm when you talk about The Lunch Bunch. Dan: We are unique. Some of the people that have been in The Lunch Bunch have gone to other jobs, for example, and cannot find this anywhere else. Dick: We have regulars that we’ve lost too. Among our dear ones were Pat Farrell and Karen Rugh. Those two went too early. Dave: It’s amazing the retirees who come back on a regular basis. Don Leslie and John Romano come back on a regular basis. Joyce Buck and Dan Walden, the oldest member, are here almost every day. Mimi: What’s the best thing you take away
from this group? Is it the friendship? Dick: Yeah. Marilynn: It’s the friendship and the unconditional support. Amy: We are family. We celebrate birthdays. We have events. When somebody has a death in the family, we go. Mimi: You have a down-to-earth enjoyment between and among people from all walks of life. What a wonderful concept. Well, we started on a note of sadness, in a way, and talked about that, but this is a group that handles lots of prickly issues that other people don’t talk about. It may very well be at the core of what attracts each and every one of you to the group. There aren’t many places where you can speak your mind and have a comfort zone doing it. I gather from the input I’ve gotten today that this is a place where your voice can be heard. There will be people there that will agree with you and disagree with you — and that’s all okay. It’s not a bad concept for life, and that probably explains why, even though people come and go, you continue to exist and grow. I thank you for sharing some of your thoughts and some of the workings of The Lunch Bunch. I hope some of our readers surprise you and show up. Dick: They would be welcome! T&G
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Ending the Entitlement Epidemic Raising Responsible, Respectful & Resilient Kids
Speaker: Amy McCready, Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Ballroom, The Nittany Lion Inn *Immediately following the Forum will be a signing for Amy McCready›s book, If I Have to Tell You One More Time...: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling Building Brands in a Socially Networked World: The story of Team USA at the 2012 London Olympic Games Speaker: Lisa Baird, Chief Marketing Officer for the United States Olympic Committee Date: October 10, 2012 Location: Ballroom, The Nittany Lion Inn Penn State University As Seen Through A Lens: A 30-Year Retrospective Speaker: Steve Manuel, Senior Lecturer at the Pennsylvania State University College of Communications Date: November 27, 2012 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater
Stress ... It’s Something to Laugh at
Speaker: Joel Weintraub, Founder of Humor for the Health of It Date: December 6, 2012 Location: Ballroom, Nittany Lion Inn
My Coal Journey
Speaker: Kathy Mattea, Grammy-winning singer Date: January 31, 2013 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater
ART & LIFE: Where they intersect
Speaker: Christopher Staley, Professor of Ceramic Arts at the Pennsylvania State University School of Visual Arts; 2012-13 Penn State Laureate Date: February 5, 2013 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater
The Trauma Paradox: Lessons of Adversity and Transformation
Speaker: Charles Figley, Paul Henry Kurzweg Distinguished Chair in Disaster Mental Health and School of Social Work Professor at Tulane University Date: March 19, 2013 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater
What the Stories Look Like
Speaker: Chip Kidd, Graphic Designer for Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Date: April 4, 2013 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater
Worthy of Winning
Speaker: Beverly McIver, Suntrust Endowed Chair Professor of Art at North Carolina Central University Date: April 19, 2013 Location: President’s Hall, The Penn Stater *This Forum will be preceded by a screening of Raising Renee, the HBO documentary about Ms. McIver’s decision to adapt her career and life to assist with her mentally disabled sister. The screening will be held at 7pm on April 18, 2013 at the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium For more information, visit http://pennstateforum.psu.edu
The Penn State Forum presents some of the most notable leaders and policy makers in their respective professions. Modeled after the National Press Club, the Forum includes lunch, followed by remarks from the distinguished speaker and a moderated Q&A session. Together, the speaker and audience have an opportunity to explore some of the most pertinent issues facing higher education and society today.
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ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS,
BOALSBURG SECTION
EDUCATION
RETIREMENT SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT
A Basket Full ....................................31
State College Friends School .....76
Elmcroft of State College..............14
Bryce Jordan Center .................. 105
Boalsburg Apothecary ..................31
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter
Foxdale Village ................................86
Center for the Performing
Duffy’s Tavern ..................................31
School...........................................15
Natures Hue .....................................31
Coaches Vs. Cancer ....................113
N’v........................................................31
GARDENING, LANDSCAPING
HUB Robeson Galleries ................74
Tait Farm Foods...............................31
Moon Brothers Landscaping ......36
Palmer Museum of Art ...................78
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY
Penn State All-Sport Museum ....85
Altoona Blair Co. Development
Penn State Forum .........................111
Corporation...................................67 Blair County Chamber Of
LODGING Hospitality Asset Management Company .......................................99 Nittany Hotel Management/Best
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars.....91
Commerce ....................................81
Western ..........................................23
State Theatre....................................88
CBICC .................................................19
Penn State Hospitality ..................... 4
Toftrees Resort ................................82 WPSU Public Broadcasting .........27 AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICES Centre County Airport
Lunch with Mimi Live .................. 108
Penn State Centre Stage ..............85
Home Instead Senior Care ..........29 Presbyterian Senior Living ............. 8
Arts ................... Inside Front Cover
Authority ................................ 60, 61 Centre Elite Gymnastics, Inc ......... 4 Clinefelters Flooring ......................... 6 Handy Delivery ................................18 Hoag’s Catering ..............................87 Hoy Transfer .....................................73 Koch Funeral Home .......................16
CONSTRUCTION,
MEDICAL
McQuaide Blasko ............................. 7
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Blair Plastic Surgery ....................115
Owen’s Barber Shop .....................39
S&A Custom Built Homes.............13
Envision Laser Center ...................77
P2P Computer Solutions ..............69
Foundation for Mount Nittany
Penn State Alumni
Dix Honda ........................................... 2 Driscoll Automotive ...... Back Cover
DINING
Joel Confer BMW .............................. 4
Autoport .......................................... 103
Stocker Chevrolet Subaru ...........47
Chili’s Grill & Bar .......................... 102
Hospital ..........................................85
Room Doctor ....................................40
Cozy Thai Bistro ........................... 101
Lewistown Hospital ..................... 107
Tire Town ...........................................40
BANKS, FINANCIAL
Damon’s Grill................................. 103
Mount Nittany Medical Center ...... 3
Medical Center ............................75 HealthSouth/Nittany Valley Rehab
Association ...................................63 Red Cross ...................................... 109
SERVICES
Dantes ................................................97
Penn State Milton Hershey Medical
Diversified Asset Planners .........110
Faccia Luna ................................... 100
Center.............. Inside Back Cover
America’s Carpet Outlet ...............52
Frost & Conn Insurance ................16
Gamble Mill Restaurant.................99
The Circulatory Center .................... 9
Aurum Jewelers & Goldsmiths ....74
Penn State Federal Credit
Herwig’s .......................................... 103
Union ..............................................82 State College Federal Credit Union ..............................................36 Susquehanna Bank .......................11 Vantage Investment Advisors LLC ................................87 BELLEFONTE SECTION
Collegiate Pride ...............................44
Hotel State College ........................98
PRINTING, COPYING, MEDIA
Degol Carpet ....................................69
India Pavilion ................................. 100
Centre County Gazette ..................20
Home Reflections............................16
Luna 2 ............................................. 100
Penn State Public Broadcasting
Jack Harper’s ...................................40
Meyer Dairy Store & Ice Cream
(WPSU)...........................................68
Parlor ........................................... 103
Penn State Bookstore ...................71 REAL ESTATE, HOUSING
Squire Brown’s ................................26
Otto’s Pub ...................................... 102
Berks Homes................................. 109
Tubbies ..............................................76
PSU Food Services
Chambers, Scot-Keller
Woolrich Company Store .............17
(HUB Dining).............................. 101
Williams..........................................25
Confer’s Jewelers ...........................21
Tavern Restaurant............................. 1
Kissinger Bigatel & Brower ..........26
Mid State Awning & Patio
Wegmans........................................ 104
Lions Gate Apartments .................44
Whistle Stop Restaurant ............ 102
Ring, Nancy- RE/MAX Centre
Company .......................................21
Moyer Jewelers ...............................45
Mount Nittany Inn......................... 103
Black Walnut Body Works............21
Penn State Federal Credit
SHOPPING, RETAIL
Zola New World Bistro...................99
Realty..............................................83
Union ..............................................21 Pizza Mia............................................21
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VISITOR INFORMATION Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau............................................12
7th Annual Reverse Car Drawing 2012 Benefiting The Bestwick Foundation and Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer Come out and enjoy an evening of fabulous food, drinks and entertainment with the chance to win a 2012 Jaguar XF
2012 Jaguar XF Tickets $350 each
September 20, 2012
Only 400 tickets will be sold To purchase your ticket, visit the websites below, OR call ACS at 814-234-1023, OR return this form and make checks payable to: Bestwick Foundation Send to: P.O. Box 150 Boalsburg, PA 16827 Drawing held
September 20, 2012 - 6pm - 10 pm Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Home of the Spikes Name ________________________________ Phone _______________________________ Address ______________________________ City __________________________________ State Zip ______________________________ Email _________________________________ Quantity______ x $350.00 = ______________ Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Card # ________________________________ Exp Date: _____________ X ____________________________________ Signature for credit card authorization
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Tickets include
• Admission for you and guest • Chance to win car or cash prize • Live Entertainment • Elegant Food and Drinks Confirmation of your ticket purchase will be sent to you. Attendance not necessary to WIN! A copy of the Bestwick Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania 814-360-5340. Registration does not imply endorsement. Winners must be at least 18 years old. The winner is required by law to pay to BF both Federal and State income tax withholding before the prize can be awarded. The Federal withholding tax rate is 25% and is applied to the fair market value of the prize. The fair market value of the physical prize is $44,500 or a $30,000 cash award. The State withholding rate depends on the winner’s legal residence. The amount of your contribution that is tax deductible is the amount you paid that exceeds the value of goods or services that we provided to you in return. We estimate the value to be $225 per person. Any taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Drawing held under the authority of Centre County permit #354 - license #3675
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State College Photo Club’s Photos of the Month The State College Photo Club provides photo enthusiasts with the opportunity to share their passion for photography with others and to provide an environment for learning and developing new skills. The club welcomes individuals from amateurs to professionals. One of the club’s activities is to hold a monthly competition. Town&Gown is pleased to present the winning images from the club’s competition. Here are the first- and secondplace photos for the July themed meeting competition.
July Meeting First Place: Breaking the Rules of Photography “Horse With No Name” By Linda Hale
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“ ‘Horse With No Name’ is inspired by the song of the same name by America. It’s a composite of eight images and several textures. Most pictures were taken in Centre County along Route 150.”
July Meeting Second Place: Breaking the Rules of Photography
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“Winter on Campus” By Roel Fleuren
“When looking for winter details on campus I came across this scene that reminded me of a muted Piet Mondriaan — a famous Dutch painter.”
A copy of either of these photos may be obtained with a $75 contribution to the Salvation Army of Centre County. Contact Captain Charles Niedermeyer at 861-1785. You can select any size up to 11-inches wide. The State College Photo Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Foxdale Village Auditorium. Guest and new members are welcome. Visit www.statecollegephotoclub.org for more information about how to join. 114 - Town&Gown September 2012
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814-234-1420 Tuesday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm October 2nd Breast Surgery Augmentations, Reductions, Recontruction, BRAVA and Fat Transfer Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm October 23rd Body Contouring Tummy Tucks, Liposuction, Body lifts, etc. Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm October 30th The No-Incision Decision Botox, Fillers, & other injectables SKIN CARE FOCUS GROUP I Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm September 27th Product Presentations and Patient Trials Selection SKIN CARE FOCUS GROUP II Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm November 8th Outcomes & Reviews
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Chef’s Special
Executive cook makes Nittany Lion Inn menu more local By Iris Peters
As the executive chef of the Nittany Lion Inn, Andrew Monk strives for a more sustainable kitchen, and to make his vision a reality he seeks cooperation and support from the town. Monk, who was the sous chef at the inn for six years, learned much of what he knows about cooking from his travels. He trained at a cooking institute in New York City, and then cultured himself by cooking cuisines all around the world. He traveled to Hawaii, where he gained experience in Pacific cuisine; South America, where he learned Latin and South American cuisine; France, where he touched on more classical French combinations; and Istanbul, Turkey, where he was educated on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. With all he’s learned, he now hopes to take these influences and combine them as one to make his own American cuisine using local products. “Philosophically, it’s a melting pot of all the different influences and bringing them together,” he says. “America’s cuisine is a mixture of all the different cuisines out there.” To make this American cuisine, Monk wants to use food grown and raised in the area, instead of receiving food that has been stored and shipped to State College. Different influences will appear on the menu depending on the seasons and the availability of the foods. “Vegetables move in and out of availability. Obviously you can’t get a tomato in the middle of winter, but there are things available,” he says. Although unavailability of some foods is a risk, Monk sees many advantages to having a sustainable kitchen. Using local products now can help stabilize prices in the future. Since the products are not traveling long distances, the business will save money on gas and other fuels. Another benefit is having a better taste, because, as Monk says, “the fresher, the better.” He has started his crossover to local foods
Andrew Monk What is your favorite food to eat?: “A nice fresh, in-season tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella with a fine olive oil and aged balsamic.” Are there any foods you really dislike?: “I have tried tripe all over the world and only enjoyed it once. In Turkey, they use it in a street food sandwich, sliced very thin. Kind of like a Philly cheesesteak. What do you like to do in your downtime from the restaurant?: “I like to decompress with some racquetball, and focus on being present for my wife and two children.” at Whiskers Bar where he has prepared a menu based on local products, including burgers that come from just one cow. “It’s unique to get a burger and have it be from one cow these days,” Monk says. “The majority of ground beef is coming from the large scale meat-processing plants where they are processing a high volume of animals and the entire scrap load goes into the ground beef. This leads to practices such as pink slime.” While Monk is taking steps toward sustainability at the inn, he also wants to make this a project that all businesses can do. It would be lucrative for the businesses as well as the local farmers, he says. “Next decade it’s going to come to the forefront, and using locally grown food will be a necessity not a trend,” he says. “If we get complete cooperation from all the restaurants in town — the hospital, the jail, anyplace that serves food — then everyone can have a piece of the pie and be profitable. “It’s going to take steady work and cooperation to try and bring people together, and it’s a complex opportunity. But it is beneficial to all in the end.” T&G
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