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Editor’s Prologue

By Sandie Biddle, managing editor Editor@CentreCountyGazette.com CCGazette@Hughes.net

This week’s flow of news brings wave after wave of stories about our youngest neighbors. Good news abounds from schools and scouts, libraries and museums, clinics and charities. The number of resources dedicated to our children’s health, wellbeing, and inspiration are indeed heartening.

Amy enjoyed Dr. Seuss Day at Marion Walker Elementary School, and took her kids to the children’s butterfly workshop at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. Karen reveals a remarkable resource for children with dyslexia – a non-profit center that combats learning challenges. Cheryl covered Family Math Night at Bellefonte Middle School – where clever games are used to make mathematics fun!

There’s news about a free dental and vision clinic for children, nature programs at Bald Eagle State Park and Millbrook Marsh, trade school programs at CPI, and Operation Military kids. Even our tiniest tots are in the news this week, with reports from Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten and Bellefonte Playschool.

Sam Stitzer and Brian Baney share their thoughts about the loss of a great man, Joe Hartle, who personified the Grange Fair for many decades – planning, working, organizing, and improving the Penns Valley event with vigor and good cheer.

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tion is in order at The Gazette. Who knows! It’s the time of year when we yearn for bright, fresh, and brand-spanking new. We’re opening our eyes, tossing off the covers, and rousing ourselves from our long winter’s nap. Look around your home. It’s time for a doover – maybe new furniture or a spiffy new kitchen, that deck you want or the roof you need. Check out the 2012 Home Show Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 at PSU’s Bryce Jordan Center. More than 100 exhibitors – good, local businesses – will present ideas for renovations, additions, landscaping, and even a brand-new, built-from-scratch dream home. We’ve outlined details inside.

Next week is arguably the most frivolous, no-pressure holiday of the year – when we’re all Irish for a day and wish one another well. See our St. Patrick’s calendar for a wee bit of the festivities going on in our fair county. In the meantime: May the lilt of Iris laughter lighten every load.

May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road.

And may all your friends remember all the favors you are owed.

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Centre County Schools Family Fun Math Adds Fun to Learning

By Cheryl Edwards BELLEFONTE – The Bellefonte Middle School cafeteria was filled with young students and their parents March 1, playing games together and learning math. The Family Fun Math Night event included elementary school students from the Bellefonte Area School District. More than 300 families attended to the fair, which was staffed by 40 community volunteers, most of them teachers. The event was sponsored and supported by several area businesses including Pizza Mia, Dairy Queen, Pure Imagination and Confer’s Jewelers.

Among the participants was Alexis, a third-grader who demonstrated the Tic Tac Toe Addition game by identi-

fying three numbers that added up to a specified goal. First-grader Jacob and his father played a Pocket Problems game that used small stones to reinforce basic addition and subtraction skills. Other stations used thumbtacks to teach probability, a candy jar to demonstrate estimating skills, and a computerized smart table to bring technology together with math skills.

The district hosts several math fairs annually as part of the Everyday Mathematics program that is overseen

by Shari Reed, Mathematics Specialist for the Bellefonte school system’s elementary and middle schools. Everyday Math is one of three programs recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The program helps young students make sense of operations and begin to understand and appreciate the math arena. It is not “new math” but rather a way to reinforce and continue to practice all mathematical concepts in creative and fun ways. Families are encouraged to supplement lessons by playing a range of math games at home.

The Family Fun Math Night was a rousing success, helping young students practice their math skills while having fun with their families and classmates (and enjoying pizza and other fun snacks!). Thanks are extended to the volunteers and sponsors for Mr. Matt Burrows, fourth- grade teacher Marion-Walker, helping to make a great evening worked with students at a math station. of fun and learning.

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STATE COLLEGE – Students from Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten in downtown State College are shown enjoying a mock flight to England as part of their annual International Week celebration. Here students prepare for an in-flight video to learn about the country they subsequently experience through a variety of hands-on activities as their pilots reach cruising altitude.

STATE COLLEGE – Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten recently concluded celebrating International Week as part of their curriculum. In recognition of the upcoming summer Olympic Games in London, students took a mock flight to England and participated in a wide variety of music, art, building, and other fun educational activities focused on English culture. Here students are shown going through a mock Passport control before boarding their "flight" to England.

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Centre County Schools Playschool Students Take Learning to Heart

Dr. Seuss Week Capped Off with Door-Decorating Contest

By Laine Seibel The pre-K students of the Bellefonte Playschool took learning to heart in February, as they celebrated Healthy Heart month for the American Heart Association. To kick off their month of learning, on Feb. 3, the students wore red in honor of the AHA’s “Go Red” for healthy hearts day.

The students learned about heart-healthy eating and exercise throughout the month. They created healthy recipes and participated in many games and activities to get their hearts pumping.

During the month, the students were encouraged to collect spare change to donate to the American Heart Association. The students were enthusiastic about the project and were thrilled to be able to donate $150 for heart education and research at the end of the month.

Article & photos by Amy Debach Confer BELLEFONTE - Friday, March 2 was Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday. One can also find books by the same author under pen name Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, or most popularly, Dr. Seuss. This author has written 46 children’s books, illustrated for advertising campaigns, and wrote a film, to name a few notable achievements. Theodor was most famous for his rhyming and characters in his books.

Recently, the students and staff at Marion Walker Elementary school in Bellefonte celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and life by commemorating him through daily theme days, activities, and readings of his children’s books. Each theme was accompanied by a reading of the book with that theme.

For instance, on Silly Sock day the children read, Fox in Socks. On Silly Hat Day the children read, Cat in the Hat, on Pajama Day they read, The Sleep Book, on Camo Day they read, Butter Batter, and Wacky Wednesday the kids wore silly outfits and read Wacky Wednesday!

Lauren Mrsa’s second grade class as well as the other Kindergarten, first, and second grade classes, had a reader dressed as the Cat in the Hat come to their classrooms to read. The children were sporting their silly hats and intently listening to the Dr. Suess book Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Classrooms also invited guest readers including parents, volunteers, and retired teachers to come in and read Dr. Seuss books.

A few doors down teacher, Mrs. Christina Onuskanich, student teacher, Miss Masullo, and classroom aid, Claudette Ranck, were honoring the author by painting the childrens feet, transferring it to paper, and writing a description of the many things their feet can do - all in honor of the great author’s book, The Foot Book.

Katie Gearhart, a student in Mrs. Onuskanich’s class said she likes “the fun stuff we do during Dr. Seuss week.” While Hailey Knepp, who was getting her feet painted for the project said, “I think it’s really fun because we’re painting our feet and wearing hats to school and on Monday we’ll wear pajamas.”

She also said she has several Dr. Seuss books at home. Sonia, a student in he class also commented that the best thing about Dr. Seuss is that “He’s very special because he wrote these books for all kids to enjoy.”

Kierra and Parker, from the same classroom, enjoy “Reading all the books and pajama day,” the best.

Mrs. Onuskanich was in charge of organizing the Dr. Seuss tribute days which included a door-decorating contest, geared toward the "Cat in the Hat" reads to Lauren Mrsa's second grade theme, throughout the school. class.

On Wednesday the children voted for the best door and the classroom with the most votes will be awarded by watching a Dr. Seuss movie accompanied by popcorn for the class.

The theme days allowed the children to have some educational fun while at school as well as learn about a great author, whose rhyming books will stand the test of time.

Here are some Dr. Suess quotes that are appropriate for those of any age.

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened!”

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” “If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too.”

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Elks Enjoy Cub Scout Pack Sponsorship

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Elks sponsor Cub Scout Pack 82. The pack recently held its 2012 Klondike Derby at the Seven Mountains Boy Scout Camp. Attending from Pack 82, and included in this photo attending to their derby sled, are (L to R): Carter Coatsworth, Gabe Herrera, Troy Heatwole, Alex Levan, Nate Gray, Owen Moore, Ethan Locke, and Nik Pelikan. Pack Master is Kevin Levan.

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Elks, through its charter with Cub Scout Pack 82, supports the pack’s activities. Shown here are boys from Pack 82, who participated in the recently conducted Pinewood Derby: (L to R) Tyler Gayan, Brendan Locke, Keegan Coatsworth, Joe Slberta, Ethan Humm, Gabe Herrera, Will Fecko, Liam Vollmer, Ethan Locke, Owen Moore, Charlie Suhanec, and Jake Levan. The Pack Master is Kevan Levan.

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Centre County Schools The Children's Dyslexia Center Changes Young Lives their brains through three different pathways, it's stored in an organized fashion."

The organized storage of information allows the dyslexic person to read, write, and spell more easily.

"What we do is so great for the kids," Landis said. "They've been beat down and think they're dumb because they're not like everyone else and can't read easily. When they come to us and find out that they are going to learn differently, their whole self-esteem just blossoms."

Students work with tutors two times per week after school, and gain new insights in every class. After two to three years, the students are able to perform at their grade level.

The center offers free training for tutors and is currently accepting applications for the next year-long course, which begins in May. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, pass a background check, and pay $100 for training materials. Participants can earn 180 ACT 180 credits and graduate credits during the training.

The center must raise half of their funding. On Saturday, May 5, from 2 until 4 p.m., they will hold "A Toast to Reading," a wine and food pairing with a silent action and live entertainment at the Ramada Inn in State College.

From May 13 to June 29, 70-yearold Larry Emigh will raise funds for children with dyslexia during his coast-to-coast bicycle ride, "Tour for Dyslexia," www.tourfordyslexia.org.

The center offers many success stories. At age 12, Emily said, "In school, they only tell me what I am doing wrong; at the center, they tell me what I am doing right." Now a high school student, she is taking advanced placement courses and planning to become a veterinarian.

Twelve-year-old Hannah said, "I went from not being able to read or write to being in advanced English at the Middle School. The center has changed my life."

The Children's Dyslexia Center is at 2766 West College Avenue, Suite 2, State College. For more information, visit www.childrensdyslexiacentre.org, or call 877-234-2105 (toll free).

Abbey works with tutor-in-training Karen Kottlowski on vowel sounds, using a multi-sensory learning method with a Green Eggs and Ham theme to honor the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Abbey placed green eggs, made of paper, on the appropriate plate, depending on the kind of vowel she hears.

Eli works with tutor Sally Kolesar, using a finger-spelling technique in which he moves one finger per sound as he says the word.

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Article & photos by Karen Dabney STATE COLLEGE – Children with dyslexia are bright, creative people, but they struggle to learn reading, writing, and spelling. Since 2006, the Children's Dyslexia Center in State College has offered specialized free tutoring that teaches dyslexic students these skills and transforms their lives.

"The schools don't use our method," said director Marsha Landis.

"It's the multisensory approach that works. Schools don't do this because they think it's one on one, but we're finding that we can do it in small groups."

The State College center is one of 57 Children's Dyslexia Centers in 15 northeastern states that use OrtonGillingham, a structured, sequential approach that is based on phonetics, and learning the rules of English and the exceptions to the rules. The centers are 501(c)(3) non-profits that are sponsored and partially funded by the Scottish Rite Masons.

Landis said the method uses three sensory channels to help children learn: auditory, visual, and tactile/kinesthetic. "When we teach a letter and its corresponding sound, they see the letter shape. They say the sound so they can hear themselves saying it. They trace the letter shape so they can feel the shape of the letter."

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that affects approximately 16 percent of the population. People with dyslexia learn and process language information differently than nondyslexic people.

"You have to be intelligent to be dyslexic," Landis said. "A whole lot of it is not being able to retrieve memories quickly. It's in their brains but it's not stored in a good filing system, so they can't retrieve it quickly. They read something and say the wrong sound.

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CVIM and Area Dentists Strive to “Give Kids a Smile” Contributed by Cheryl Jo White STATE COLLEGE – Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), Pediatric Dental Care, and Nittany Eye Associates, along with many area dental professionals and volunteers are working together to provide comprehensive dental and vision care to any child aged three to 18 years residing in Centre County who is without dental or vision insurance.

CVIM’s annual Give Kids a Smile and Vision for the Future event is Friday, April 20. Sponsored by Centre County Drug and Alcohol Commission, CVIM has the capacity to care for 100 children during this one-day event.

Parents or care providers will need to register their children in advance by calling CVIM (814) 2314043. The registration deadline is April 11. All serv-

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Waugh Joins Nittany Bank From Gazette Sta Reports STATE COLLEGE – Bruce E. Waugh, Jr. joined National Penn Investment Services (NPIS) as an investment executive at Nittany Bank and is now oering investment and insurance solutions.

Bruce E Waugh Jr, is registered as a Series 6 & 63and holds Life & Health licenses. He worked most recently with PDP Financial Services, serving as Registered Representative, and brings 2 years of experience to NPIS. Bruce E Waugh Jr, a Hughesville native, is a graduate of Wilkes University where he completed a BA in English Literature. “Coming to NPIS at Nittany Bank is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to helping our clients pursue their ďŹ nancial goals,â€? said Waugh. “The world of investments and insurance can be daunting, but my goal is to make it easier.â€?

Bruce Waugh Nittany Bank, founded in 1998, serves the Centre County region and oers a full range of ďŹ nancial products and services. Nittany Bank makes investment and insurance services available through PrimeVest Financial Services.

How YOU Can Help Road to RecoveryÂŽ Coordinator Needed!

From Gazette Sta Reports The American Cancer Society is seeking a Road to RecoveryŽ coordinator in Centre County. Road to RecoveryŽ links volunteer drivers to cancer patients in need of transportation. Volunteers drive cancer patients to treatment centers and home again.

The American Cancer Society is looking for someone who is willing to coordinate patient rides in Centre County by linking them with one of our 18 volunteer drivers who is available to drive them to their treatments. All necessary information about the ride and driver will be provided to make coordination easy!

If you have spare time, enjoy coordinating people, have great time management skills, and want to give back to your community, consider being a Road to RecoveryÂŽ coordinator! All you need is a working phone and/or email address, knowledge of Centre County, and a passion to help cancer patients along their road to recovery.

If you are interested in being a Road to RecoveryÂŽ coordinator, or are interested in learning more about the program, contact Jenn at your local American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445, or (814) 234-1023.

Wynwood House at Penns Valley Personal Care Community 122 Wynwood Drive Centre Hall, PA 16828 814.364.9770 Our community staff provides the highest quality service in our comfortable residential surroundings, at a reasonable cost. Our mission is to be the personal care provider of choice in the area. We enable seniors to maintain dignity, respect, and privacy, while fostering good relations with family, friends, and the community.

The Basic Rate Includes: • All meals and snacks • All utilities • 24-hour security • Outstanding activities program • Health and medication monitoring

• Planned group transportation • Weekly laundry • Weekly housekeeping • Complete repairs and service • Nurse available daily • 24-hour residents assistance

Additional services: • Beauty/Barber • Guest Meals • Home Health Services • Telephone • Comcast Cable TV • Personal Transportation • Pharmacy services

For more information on residency requirements at Wynwood House, contact: Susan Romanini, Director, 814.280.3551 Vincent Romanini, Assistant Director, 814.206.8000

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A friend gave me a copy of The Encyclopedia of Bad Taste recently. Rather than spend time asking myself, “Why me?� I decided to take the title at face value and just enjoy it.

In true encyclopedia style, Jane and Michael Stern have set up the book with subjects from A, accordion music, to Z, zoot suits. Each subject has been carefully researched so that the facts can be easily referenced. Due to limited space and a fear of oending some of our readers, I have chosen several that I found to be enlightening.

How dull our world would be without Jell-O. It has become so popular that the term itself has gone from a brand name to a generic word for any gelatin desert. It is so versatile that it is found in little plain cubes being served to sick people in hospitals to ornate salads as a mainstay at covered dish suppers. It is how Americans really eat; most gourmet magazines rarely mention it.

Pop-topping is a term that was new to me, but I remember the fad vividly. Not too long ago, cans needed a can opener. After having to use his car bumper at a picnic to open a can of beer, Ermal Cleon Fraze invented the pull-tab can opener. Unfortunately, people threw the tabs on sidewalks and grass as cigarette butts are thrown creating a litter problem.

Flash back to 1970, the night before a big Tom Jones concert. Gonzalo Chavez needed something outstanding to wear. He made two vests, one for himself and one for a friend, out of the throw away pull tabs. From that simple beginning, Mr. Chavez changed his name to Pop -Top Terp and started an industry of garments made from pop-tops. Fortunately, for us, the next invention allowed the tab to stay with the can. We do have to thank Pop-Top Terp for being one of the early pioneers of recycling.

Of course Loud Ties, Spam, T-shirts with personal statements, Velvet Art and Candle Art are among the things included. I took it personally that Fuzzy Dice had a chapter. Then I remembered reading someplace that there is no such thing as good taste or bad taste; it is what you like.

This would be a great “coee tableâ€? book; the conversations would be endless.

16th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day

By Amy Schirf, Centre County Solid Recycling & Refuse Authority

ClearWater Conservancy is hosting its 16th annual Watershed Cleanup Day on April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. They could use your help to clean our roadways, waterways and greenways in Central Pennsylvania’s watersheds.

Come as an individual or get a group together to help beautify Centre County.

A picnic for all volunteers will follow the cleanup and will be held at 1 p.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.

For more information, contact Nick at ClearWater Conservancy (814) 237-0400 or nick@clearwaterconservancy.org.

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Carpooling: Not Just For Cities Anymore

New Additions to ClearWater Board

From Gazette Staff Reports CATACOMMUTE was introduced in October 2007, as a family of services with options that meet the needs of long-distance commuters. Many don’t know that RideShare has been around for 12 years now.

CATACOMMUTE offers a vast variety of long distance commuter transportation options in addition to its local bus routes (or public transportation).

Over the last year, working families have seen their savings shrink. Finding ways to save money and still meet daily living expenses is a hallmark of these times.

Not having the ability to drive, or not being able to afford to own a vehicle, limits employment and educational opportunities available in surrounding communities.

Whether via vanpool or carpool, ridesharing can offset fluctuating gasoline costs and growing traffic congestion. Ridesharing also reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as saves wear and tear on vehicles. Ridesharing can make a long commute interesting, enjoyable and affordable – all while helping commuters arrive at work relaxed and ready to concentrate on the tasks at hand.

Employers benefit when their employees are able to access rideshare options. Workers are likely to be more productive, miss fewer hours at work, and stay on the job longer when they have a predictable, cost-effective means for traveling to work. Having fewer employees drive to work also frees up parking spaces for customers.

CATACOMMUTE is a family of services that offers: ◆ RideShare, a free ride-matching program that will find carpool connections or vanpool groups instantly in a personalized match list ◆ A Vanpool Program for groups of 7-15 in which CATA provides the van, insurance, maintenance and gas card ◆ A Guaranteed Ride Home program that takes the fear out of being stuck by providing rides home in the event of an emergency or mandatory overtime.

During Fiscal Year 2009/2010, we estimated that participants in the CATACOMMUTE program took 124,680 vehicles off of our highways, saved 192,800 gallons of gasoline, and eliminated 3.7 million pounds of CO2 from the environment. There were 398 active rideshare participants in 68 carpools and 16 vanpool groups, servicing a 10-county wide area.

Currently, the CATACOMMUTE program is servicing over 1650 participants, with 568 active in 72 registered carpools and 27 vanpools.

Commuters are often looking for alternatives to their long distance ride to work. If you are thinking about carpooling or joining a vanpool, contact Terri Quici (814) 238-2282 ext. 134 or visit www.catabus.com.

By Chris Hennessey STATE COLLEGE – ClearWater Conservancy welcomes four new board members for 2012. They join 15 other Central Pennsylvania residents in directing ClearWater’s mission to promote the conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land conservation, water resource protection, and environmental outreach to the community. The new directors are: Cynthia Berger: Cynthia Berger is the director of news and public affairs programming at WPSU-FM. Berger has reported on a variety of subjects, but has a particular interest in environmental issues. She holds an A.B. in biology from Dartmouth College and Cynthia Berger an M.S. in zoology from the University of New Hampshire. Last year, Berger and her husband Bill Carlsen took a 6.000-mile trip around eastern North America in a solar-powered boat.

Roger Garthwaite: Roger Garthwaite has been president of Otto’s Pub & Brewery since 2005. Prior to serving as president of Otto’s, Garthwaite served as director of development for the Centre County Youth Service Bureau and as senior research manager Roger Garthwaite in outreach marketing at Penn State for 25 years. Garthwaite holds a B.A. in psychology from Florida Atlantic University, and an M.A. in psychology and a Ph.D. in Education Psychology from Temple University. As a director.

Four new members join in 2012

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Vanpool members from the Lamar area, self named as Gary & the Vanettes, pose with a new CATACOMMUTE van pose along with carpool riders from the Penns Valley area – all saving money and the environment while ridesharing.

Garthwaite is also a member of Leadership Centre County and Spring Creek Trout Unlimited.

Bradley Chovit: Bradley Chovit is the senior vice president and regional manager for the Commercial Lending Group at Northwest Savings Bank. Chovit holds a B.A. in biology and an MBA in finance from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He Bradley Chovit and his wife, Kathleen, have lived in central Pennsylvania for the past 20 years, and both share a love for nature. He is an active member of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County’s Finance Committee and a board member of the Risk Management Association’s Central PA Chapter.

Donnan Stoicovy: Donnan Stoicovy is the lead learner at Park Forest Elementary School in the State College Area School District. In her 23 years as principal of the school, she has stressed environmental education, as well as service learning projects, such as working with Donnan Stoicovy Centre House or composting. Stoicovy has a B.S. in education, M.Ed. in elementary education, K-12 Administrative Certification and is currently working towards her Ph.D. in education leadership at Penn State. She is actively involved in Leadership Centre County, the Family Living Program Development Committee of the Cooperative Extension, the Arboretum at Penn State and the Shaver’s Creek Advisory Committee.

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Charities Recruit Helping Hands Article & photos by Amy Debach Confer BELLEFONTE - Neighbor helping neighbor is a way of life in Centre County. However, how do you ďŹ nd out who needs a helping hand and what talents are needed? That’s why a volunteer fair was held Saturday March 3 at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. The event was organized and sponsored by the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce; the Undine Fire Department hosted the event at no charge. The fair was offered as a tool to recruit volunteers after some local organizations nearly shut down after realizing the crisis of a lack of volunteerism. In fact, some invited groups couldn’t attend the fair due to lack of volunteers to promote tables.

Gary Hoover, executive director of the chamber, explained that although the event didn’t draw the hopeful number of people, there were about 100 individuals who came looking to volunteer. The fair was held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. but, most people came earlier in the day. The volunteer fair drew many younger families trying to familiarize themselves with organizations in the area and ďŹ ne ways they could help. It is hopeful that in following years, more young people will become interested in attending the event and volunteering in their community. Advertising and media support are crucial to the continuation of the volunteer fair.

Gary Hoover is hopeful that the fair, which is free to the public and exhibitors, will establish itself as an annual event that the community can use to seek volunteer positions. It’s not only for organizations to use as a tool to talk, interview, and match individuals with their likes and appropriate volunteer duties in one location but, it’s also for the exhibitors to network and coordinate eorts and ideas. If the fair can consistently be sustained, it could act as a major tool for the community and non-proďŹ t groups.

Two misconceptions about volunteering is that it is time consuming or too far from home. While there is always a need for leadership positions in non-proďŹ t groups, many simply need volunteers for a one-time project or event and some places need phone or Internet help or fostering dogs, for instance, which don’t require one to

leave the home. There are projects big and small, long-term and short, and of many skill levels.

Nittany Greyhounds, located in Port Matilda, is comprised of many volunteers who ďŹ nd permanent homes for retired racing greyhounds. This group is a non-proďŹ t organization that runs solely on volunteers. The canine rescue group needs people to help with various tasks such as cleaning, interacting with the dogs, helping at greyhound meet and greets, and promoting adoption and events. Other ways people can help is by donating collars, treats, blankets, toys, etc. or donating ďŹ nancially.

Ellen Aschenbrenner, President of Nittany Greyhounds which opened in 1997, owner of two greyhounds, said the volunteer fair brought about 25 individuals to the booth. She explained that she would be happy if the volunteer fair encouraged one person to follow through with volunteering for the cause.

Shannon Quick, volunteer coordinator, and Tanya Lombardi, dedicated volunteer, both work at The Meadows mental health center but volunteer for the group, AFSP a suicide-prevention organization based in State College.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the only not-forproďŹ t organization dedicated to funding suicide-prevention research, education and awareness programs, and programs to support survivors of suicide. Ways to volunteer with this group include community education and outreach, participating in the annual suicide prevention walk called “Out of the Darkness,â€? survivor activities, or surveys and statistical work which could be done from home.

Shannon Quick explained that volunteers could be active by interacting with the community or by doing behind-the-scenes volunteering.

Jane Taylor, a sta member with the Centre County OďŹƒce of Aging, was manning a booth at the volunteer fair.

Speaking about volunteerism and the dierent programs within the organization Jane said, “We have programs that couldn’t run without volunteers.

We don’t have the ďŹ nancial means to meet the needs in either of these areas.â€?

Ms. Taylor mentioned that a few people had picked up information about the organization there. There

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The volunteer fair was a successful way to bring together non-proďŹ t organizations with individuals who may want to become volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to lend a hand in Centre County, pick your favorite charity and ask how you can help!

Tanya Lombardi and Shannon Quick volunteer for AFSP, a suicide prevention group

Ellen Aschenbrenner, President of Nittany Greyhounds, welcomed volunteers

How YOU Can Help Spring Fling Rummage Sale to Benefit YSB – Big Brothers Big Sisters Donations needed soon

By Ann Sagar STATE COLLEGE – The 15th annual Spring Fling Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, March 24, at the Penn State Ag Arena across from Beaver Stadium, corner of Park Ave. and Fox Hollow Road, State College. The preview sale ($5 admission) is from 7:30 until 8 a.m. with FREE admission from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Donations of good-condition furniture, small appliances, housewares, children and adult clothes and shoes, toys and books, sporting goods, linen, lawn and garden items, holiday items, CDs, and videos (no computers or TVs please) can be dropped o at the Ag Arena on Thursday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The sale beneďŹ ts the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs of the Youth Service Bureau. For more information or to schedule pick up your donations of large furniture items for the sale, please contact Alexandra at (814) 2375731.

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Children Flutter to Craft Workshops Article by Amy Debach Confer BELLEFONTE - The Bellefonte Art and Historical Museum holds a free children’s craft workshop the first Sunday of each month in the Creativity Center for children and their families.

Each month a different artist from the Artist’s registry (a list of individuals who have been accepted to show their artistic work in one of the museums’ galleries) comes to the Creativity Center to lead the craft.

On March 4, Lori Fisher and her daughter Hannah Domanick helped the children make three but-

terfly crafts, which were geared for different age or skill levels. The choices were a coffee filter butterfly, a decorated butterfly mounted to a foam board, or an origami butterfly. Lori, who came up with the craft projects this week, uses mostly colored pencil, pastels, and mixed media in her personal art. She is also a docent, a “gallery sitter,” for the museum.

The monthly craft project generally relates to a current exhibit at the museum. The butterfly craft

was in collaboration with Holly Fritchman’s current display of her botanical paintings and preserved butterflies that accompany her exhibit.

"Iris," by Jennifer Tucker and Gerald Lang is one of the botanical images in their exhibit, An Intimate Perspective: The Botanical Series, also on display now at the Bellefonte Art Museum.

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Lori Fisher and Hannah Domanick lead the craft workshop (also pictured Hunter and Hailey Confer).

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Artist, Holly Fritchman explains some traits of the butterflies on display.

Painted Lady is a watercolor painted on calf vellum by Holly Fritchman from a butterfly in the collection of Jordan Finkelstein.

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CBICC Announced 2011 Award Recipients STATE COLLEGE – The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) announced the 2011 CBICC Award Recipients March 1 during the CBICC Awards Gala presented by SPE Federal Credit Union. The awards process began in November 2011 with nominations from CBICC members.

Then in January, ballots were cast electronically.

CBICC members voted for the finalists in seven of the nine award categories. The following are the recipients of each award category: ◆ 2011 Community Service Award - Sponsored

by Centre County Community Foundation - Georgia Abbey, Leadership Centre County ◆ 2011 Corporate Philanthropy Award – Sponsored by Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc..- One on One, Fitness Consultants Inc. ◆ 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award – Sponsored by Minitab, Inc. – Edie Binkley, Clothes Mentor ◆ 2011 Outstanding CBICC Volunteer of the Year Award – Sponsored by the Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries – Tom Kearney, West Penn Power ◆ 2011 Outstanding Technology Company of the Year Award - Sponsored by Benchmark Construction Company, Inc. – Schoolwires, Inc. ◆ 2011 CBICC Ambassador of the Year Award

– Crystal Henry, Home Instead Senior Care ◆ 2011 Quality of Life Award – Sponsored by Mount Nittany Health System - Youth Service Bureau (YSB) ◆ 2011 CBICC Spirit Award – Sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank - Frances Stevenson, Kish Bank ◆ 2011 Small Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by First National Bank – Seven Mountains Wine Cellars The CBICC would like to thank the following generous sponsors: SPE Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank; Comcast Business Class; The Centre County Community Foundation; Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries; Mount Nittany Health System; First National Bank, Minitab; Northwest Savings Bank; Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Benchmark Construction Company, Inc.; Graphics & Design; Advanced Color Graphics; Babst Calland, Capital Blue Cross; First National Bank of Pennsylvania; Fulton Bank; Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Home Instead Senior Care; Kish Bank; M&T Bank; One on One, Fitness Consultants, Inc.; Shaner; Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, LLC; StateCollege.com; The Hartman Group; and The Pennsylvania State University.

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Goodbye, Mr. Grange Fair

Joe Hartle – A Tribute

Tribute & photos by Brian Baney I dedicate this photo to Mr. Joseph Hartle – known as Mr. Grange Fair to many, a hard-working farmer to others, an honest and admirable mentor to yet others.

He sat with me for more than a half hour at the fair last year. He was thrilled with my photography.

I finally got the chance to tell him how I watched him plow and harvest his fields while I was supposed to be paying attention in class at Benner Elementary. Often thinking what it would be like if I would be a farmer when I grew up.

Well, I'm not a farmer, but, because of Joe Hartle, I learned a deep respect for farmers.

I learned a lot from Joe just in a half hour chat. I can only imagine how much I could've learned from this man had I known him for a lifetime. I envy his children, grandchildren, and family for that. What a treasure this man truly was.

God bless you, Joe Hartle.

Article & photos by Sam Stitzer Growing up and living in Centre Hall, the home of Grange Fair, I heard the name Joe Hartle all my life. In fact, Joe’s service to the Grange Fair is just one year less than the total number of years I have been alive. I finally met Joe last August, when the new equine arena was officially opened during the fair. I snapped a photo of him talking with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. Clad in a plaid shirt and blue jeans while chatting with the governor, Joe seemed to project an air of humility and dignity at the same time. Governor Corbett recognized Joe’s lengthy service to Grange Fair, and acknowledged his leadership as one of the major factors that made the new arena’s construction possible.

On the Web site of another newspaper, someone wrote that Joe Hartle was to Grange Fair what Joe Paterno was to Penn State football.

I think that was a good comparison, and now we’ve lost both Joe’s in just two months, leaving huge pairs of shoes to fill.

If it hasn’t already been considered, I would like to suggest naming the new equine arena on the fairgrounds after Joe Hartle, as a permanent memorial to his great service to Grange Fair, Centre Hall, and all of Centre County. We’ll Joe Hartle at the 2011 Grange Fair. miss ya, Joe!

A single strong tree in a field, taken by Brian Baney in memory of Joe Hartle.

Joe Hartle meets PA Governor Tom Corbett at the 2011 Grange Fair.

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Anti-Texting Law in Effect From Gazette Staff Reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s new law prohibiting text-based communication while driving took effect at 12:01 a.m. March 8, making texting while driving a primary offense carrying a $50 fine.

“Your most important job when behind the wheel is to focus only on driving.

Most people would never close their eyes for five seconds while driving, but that’s how long you take your eyes of the road, or even longer, every time you send or read a text message,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “It’s not just your own life you’re risking; it’s the lives and safety of every motorist around you.”

The new law specifically does the following: ◆ Makes it a primary offense to use an Interactive Wireless Communication Device (IWCD) to send, read, or write a text-based message. ◆ Defines an IWCD as a wireless phone, personal digital assistant, smartphone, portable or mobile computer or similar devices that can be used for texting, instant messaging, e-mailing, or browsing the Internet. ◆ Defines a text-based message as a text message, instant message, e-mail or other written communication composed or received on an IWCD. ◆ Institutes a $50 fine for convictions. ◆ Makes clear that this law supersedes and preempts any local ordinances restricting the use of interactive wireless devices by drivers.

“This is a serious problem and we are hoping that we can educate citizens on the dangers of texting while driving and prevent future accidents,” said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan. “Our troopers will attempt to use observations of the driver while the vehicle is in motion to determine if traffic stops are warranted. An example might be the motorist continues to manipulate the device over an extended distance with no apparent voice communication.

Learn more online at www.dot.state.pa.us and choose “Anti-Texting Law.”

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CPI Offers Hands-on Career Training In Building & Landscaping Trades PLEASANT GAP – The masonry, carpentry, and horticulture/landscaping instructors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (CPI) have one very important thing in common – they have all worked in the industry, laying brick, building houses, planting, and growing. At CPI, those who can – do – and teach!

Chris Shirley, masonry and building construction technology instructor, worked for 10 years in the field after receiving a degree at Penn College. He received his teaching certification at Penn State and is in his second year instructing at CPI. This year’s 21 students are learning skills in brick, block, stone, and concrete pouring. These skills can then be used to get entry-level positions when they graduate – or they can go on to a secondary school like Penn College.

The masonry class does a lot of community service work, including the new Bellefonte Teener League dugout, a restoration project at Tyrone Historical Society, and a pavilion at Seven Mountains scout camp.

“The job opportunities are there,” Shirley said. “If you want to work, you’ll go far in masonry. It’s a high-priority occupation in Pennsylvania.”

Darrin Wright is the carpentry instructor at CPI. He’s in his first year, following a career as a construction manager and a project manager in the Caroli-

nas. He had his education degree already, so when he decided to come back to Centre County, he was pleased to get the position at CPI. “We train students for both the residential and commercial construction field,” Wright said. “They can come out of here with certification to get an entry-level job. Some get more training, like Construction Management at Penn College.”

Wright’s hopes to expand the program so that his students (now 28) can build entire modular homes at the school, to be delivered to sites. He looks for every opportunity for students to get experience in the field. Some get “cooperatives” with local contractors, which are apprenticeship jobs a few days during the school week. He’s also looking for projects for worthy causes. “We’d like to find someone who needs a wheelchair ramp built, for example. You buy the materials and we’ll build the ramp.”

You’ll see firsthand the handiwork of Joe Luther’s students at the Home Show. As horticulture and landscaping instructor, he encourages community service work, like providing the decorative landscaping at the main entrance to the Home Show. His 24 students learn about turf grass, landscaping, hardscaping, patios, pavers, water gardens, greenhouses – you name it. They may also lend a hand in the school’s FFA horticulture and landscaping projects.

When they graduate from this program, the stu-

High school horticulture students learn everything from planting and growing to landscaping and hardscaping.

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dent will have earned a Pesticide Private Applicators license and possibly gained experience from cooperatives with local businesses. They do volunteer work, like the landscaping for the Centre County Conservation District office in Bellefonte, maintaining the grounds at the Centre County Fire Training Center, and doing special installations for the annual haunted house.

Luther owned and operated his own landscaping business for seven years before getting his certification to teach at CPI. He’s in his third year. “There was a need for qualified employees,” Luther said. “If young people want to work with their hands, they can learn a trade at CPI.” Contrary to popular belief, not all these building trade students are young men. There are a many females in horticulture and landscaping, about 20 percent of the carpentry students are females, and there’s even one young lady learning masonry at CPI. The Builders Association enthusiastically supports these programs, offers scholarships to building trades students at CPI and State College High, and members offer cooperative learning opportunities for students to get hands-on experience. “It’s a natural fit,” said Abbie Jensen, Executive Officer of the Association. “These students are our builders and landscapers of the future and we are thrilled to support them!”

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2012 Home Show: March 9, 10 & 11 Central PA’s Home-Inspiration Resource

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28th Annual Central PA Home Show ◆ Friday, March 9, Noon to 8 p.m. ◆ Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ◆ Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Bryce Jordan Center, PSU, University Park Campus ◆ Admission: Adult One-Day $7 ◆ Adult Weekend Pass: $12 ◆ Children 12 and Under Admitted Free ◆ Free Parking Courtesy of the Builders Association of Central PA ◆ More than 100 exhibitors ◆ Along with free seminars, daily door prizes, & Children’s Building Contest

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2012 Home Show: March 9, 10 & 11 Central PA’s Home-Inspiration Resource

By Brian E. Bassett UNIVERSITY PARK – Come to PSU’s Bryce Jordan Center and experience Central PA’s largest Home Show, March 9, 10, and 11. Hosted by the Builders’ Association of Central Pennsylvania, and co-sponsored by Kohl Building Products and Pennwood Home & Hearth, it delivers 24 hours of inspiration to help you plan, build, renovate, add on, or redecorate your home; even design or improve your landscaping.

You’ll learn about green building, energy conservation, the latest in spa tubs, and home theatre systems from more 100 exhibitors – including home builders, window companies, ooring experts, and skilled craftsmen who specialize in patios, kitchens, baths, ďŹ replaces, and roofs. Real-estate agents will help you ďŹ nd land, or a new dream home; and professionals will educate you about ďŹ nancing, home equity loans, and mortgages to suit your needs.

Pennwood’s exhibit is hard to miss. They’re set up outdoors under a big 30x30 tent, to showcase charcoal grills, a pizza oven, contemporary ďŹ replaces, a grill island with a bar, and lots more. You might be lucky enough to drop in when they’re cooking up something tasty. “If you’re looking to remodel, build, or upgrade your heating system, windows, outdoor spaces, you name it – it’s all here under one roof,â€? said Je Bolze, president of Pennwood Home & Hearth, a Home Show sponsor. “We’ll show you all the newest technology, style, and eďŹƒciency.â€?

Habitat for Humanity can also be found right outside the main entrance. You can help in their eorts to build and remodel homes for low-income families by taking part in their new, Let’s Build This Together program, and picking framing lumber designated for the next house they build. Pay to sponsor it – even sign it, dedicate it, or leave a message for the homeowner. Opportunities are available for every budget, from a single 2x4 to a whole room. “I really admire the Association’s tradition of getting involved with Habitat for Humanity,â€? said Glenn Davis, branch manager of Kohl Building Products, a Home Show sponsor. “Everyone works together to make housing aordable for worthy families. “Manufacturers are constantly updating. Even if you came to the show a few years ago, there are plenty of new products for homeowners to discover,â€? said Davis. Kohl Building Products will be oering a kitchen and bath display.

Be sure to ďŹ ll out the back of your admissions ticket – it’s your entry form to qualify for door prizes. Exhibitor gifts worth at least $50 will be given away periodically through the show. A $1,000 Wolf Furniture gift certiďŹ cate will be drawn at 7 p.m. Saturday. A 42-inch Sony HD TV, donated by ABC 23 Fox 8 and ThisTV, will be the grand prize drawn at the end of the show.

There is a short survey on the admission ticket that will help the Association serve you better, and make future Home Shows even more exciting.

Bring the kids. Check out the Children’s Building Contest online at www.centralpabuilders.com and see if there are any openings remaining for your youngsters to build their dream homes out of Legos or Lincoln Logs. You’ll enjoy seeing what the children create on Saturday and Sunday.

The companies try to outdo each other in exhibit creativity every year. They even compete for awards. Clearwater Pools won last year’s award for the 10x40plus exhibit, with a great display including hardscaping, walls, benches, and hot tubs. They’ve been an exhibitor “for quite some time,� said Tim Wenrich, project manager for Clearwater Pools, who really counts on the show. “It’s a good opportunity to get my name out,� Wenrich said. “I get to meet a lot of past customers, too. If you’re thinking about home improvements, you can get good ideas, see neat new products, and meet contractors one-on-one.�

In addition to all the exhibits, you’ll ďŹ nd 11 free seminars covering topics from geothermal heating to oor coverings, green remodeling to managing your credit score. These seminars may provide additional inspiration. Check out the seminar schedule to ďŹ nd the topics that interest you.

Student builders are also involved at the show. Building-trade and horticulture students at CPI are creating a beautifully landscaped entrance to the show. Read about their great training programs in this issue.

The Building Construction Program from State High presents an educational booth this year, with four interactive games for kids and adults, prizes, and a “student-focused booth.�

One important element of the Home Show that can’t be seen is peace of mind.

Members of the Builders Association observe and meet the highest standards, and are committed to customer service. “With Association members, you know there is insurance, bonding ‌ that they’ll be around next year to do repairs,â€? said Don Gilmore of Gilmore Construction, Home Show committee chairman. We’re certiďŹ ed builders with lia-

bility insurance and business responsibility – not guys just passing through town or doing jobs on the side.�

Ted Liston of Crescent Bath & Kitchen agreed, “Being a member earns us credibility. They know we’re good people, good companies.�

Home Show hours are Friday, March 9, Noon until 8 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Bryce Jordan Center, PSU, University Park Campus. Admission for an adult, one-day pass is $7. Or buy an adult weekend pass for $12 so you can visit anytime throughout the weekend. Children 12 and under are admitted free and there’s free parking courtesy of the Builders Association of Central PA. For more information, visit www.centralpabuilders.com. “Get a lot of ideas in one stop,� said Liston. “If you’re thinking about remodeling now or in the future, the Home Show is the place to go.�

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Centre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley, Holt/Philipsburg & Bookmobile www.centrecountylibrary.org • Like us on Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical Museum

CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE— Fully accessible library on wheels! Check our Web site for locations and winter hours. The Bookmobile travels to many communities reaching thousands of visitors each month. Look for it in your community.

Join Miss Laura for storytime, songs and fun on the Bookmobile Port Matilda: Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

Snow Shoe: Tuesday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Rebersburg: Thursday, March 3 p.m.

Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 355-1516 for more information: Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical Museum Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education HOOKS AND NEEDLES—Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

Every Thursday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES—Educational and fun crafts for kids age ďŹ ve and over. Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Lego Club, March 29 PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under 5 years old with an adult.

Monday & Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.

BOOK BABY STORYTIMES—Stories for the “littlest ears� 0 to two years old with an adult.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP SERIES—Part 1: Money and Life; Discover simple ways to make your ďŹ nances work better in your life. No pressure, just tips and ideas for your ďŹ nancial success.

Monday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. – RSVP TODAY, seating is limited ADULT WINTER READING CLUB—Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Get free stu!

East Penns Valley Branch Library at 225 E. Main Street in Millheim (Millheim Borough Building)— call (814) 349-5328 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education NEEDLES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY – Bring any portable needles project you are working on and share ideas and tips with others.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

FIZZ BANG EUREKA—Meet us after school for crafts and/or science experiments! Cool fun for everyone.

Mondays in March from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under ďŹ ve years old with an adult.

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

ADULT BOOK CLUB—Come together with others who have read and want to discuss The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs Tuesday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m.

ADULT WINTER READING CLUB—Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Get free stu!

Centre Hall Area Branch Library—call (814) 364-2580 for more information: Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education PENNS VALLEY KNITTERS—Enjoy an evening at the library sharing your ideas and tips with others who love to knit!

March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

FIZZ BANG EUREKA—After-school educational science experiment and fun activities.

Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under ďŹ ve years old with an adult.

Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

TEEN NIGHT—Story-building project! Creative and inspiring. Don’t miss this.

Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.

ADULT, BASIC COMPUTING—Want to send an email? Want to “Google� something? Want to learn about computers? Come in to learn the basics.

Thursday, March15 from noon to 1 p.m.

ADULT, DROP-IN GADGET CRASH COURSE—Have a question? One-on-one help with your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets!

Thursday, March 15 from 1 to 2 p.m.

ADULT WINTER READING CLUB– Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Get free stu!

Support your library! Volunteer, share your talents in your community, donate your time and consider donating your dollars. The investment is worth every penny.

THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES FROM CENTRE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Fri., March 9, Mon., March 12 & Fri., March 16 Healthy Steps in Motion – This low-impact exercise will help improve balance, exibility, strength and reduce the risk of falling – can be done in a chair or standing. Participants use hand-held weights and exercise bands, provided. Mondays & Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

FREE! Register online at www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3076.

Fri., March 9 & 16 Centre Region Badminton Club – Join the fun playing the fastest game on earth every Friday evening from 7 to 10 pm. at the Easterly Parkway Elementary All Purpose Room. Call (814) 234-1039 for more info.

Fri., March 9 Winter Full Moon Walk – All ages are welcome for this fun winter night walk experience at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center! These nonscary walks include activities that encourage participants to be comfortable out at night, enjoy night sounds, learn about night creatures! Dress for the weather! Advance registration required. Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Fee: $6 residents; $9 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or call (814) 2313071.

Sat., March 10 Spring Cabin Fever Walk – This family-friendly hike, part of the CRPR Explorer's Series, is a great way to get out and stretch your legs during the winter! Join a nature center naturalist to explore Millbrook Marsh in winter. The hike includes simple activities for all ages to enjoy. In case of severe weather, walks will be cancelled. Advance registration required. It’s Sat., Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Fee: $6 residents; $9 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

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Mon., March 12 CRPR Adult Fitness Programs begin – Centre Region Parks & Recreation oers a variety of Adult Fitness classes – Step Interval Cardio, Morning Workout, Group Strength Training, to name a few. Register and ďŹ nd out fees: www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Adult Hatha Yoga Classes begin – A class that blends breathing, stretching, postures and meditation to improve your exibility and strength by focusing on core, breathing and stability. All levels welcome. Mondays., Mar. 12-May 7; 7:05 until 7:55 p.m. at the SC Borough Building. Fee: $30R / $45 N. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Adult Zumba Classes begin – Zumba is a high energy dance based ďŹ tness class that uses Latin and International music/dance themes to create fun and “easy-to-doâ€? workout. Based on ďŹ tness principles of interval training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and muscle toning. Mon. & Wed., Mar. 12-May 9; 6 until 6:50 p.m. at the SC Borough Building. Fee: $90 resident; $135 nonresident. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Tues., March 13 “Start Smartâ€? Youth Soccer Program begins – "Start Smart" Soccer is an appropriate introductory soccer program for children three to ďŹ ve years old and parent/guardian. It prepares children and parents for organized soccer without threat competition or injury. Age-appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins & agility. Tuesday nights for 6 weeks, 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. at Easterly Pkwy Elem. Fee: $44 residents; $66 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Adult Zumba Classes begin: Tuesdays and Thursdays – same as March 12 description. Tue. & Thur., Mar. 13-May 17 from 7 until 7:50 p.m. at Lemont Elementary. Fee: $90 resident, $135 nonresident. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Adult Indoor Soccer begins – Get some exercise with a fun and exciting game of indoor soccer. No prior soccer experience needed. Offered for players 18 & older. Tuesday OR Thursday nights for eight weeks, 8 until 10 p.m. at the South High School Gym. Fee: $28 residents, $42 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Recreational Indoor Volleyball begins – Enjoy indoor volleyball and make new friends in a recreational setting. A non-competitive program with little or no instruction, but lots of excitement. Tuesdays OR Thursdays for eight weeks, 8 until 10 p.m. at Park Forest Middle School. Fee: $28 residents, $42 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Winter Tyke Hike - "Tracks" Enjoy a children's program in the new Spring Creek Education Building – one hour of indoor activities and an outdoor walk. Dress for the weather. Advance registration re-

quired. Tuesdays, March 13, 20 & 27; 10:30 AM at MMNC. Fee: $25 residents; $37.50 non residents for all four. Register at www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

Seniors Hiking Group meets at 10 a.m. to begin a moderate hike in the great outdoors – various locations in and around State College.

Register online at www.crpr.org or call the Senior Center (814) 2313076.

Wed., March 14                                                               Zumba Gold begins – This is a dance-based ďŹ tness class that uses Latin and International music/dance themes to create a fun and “easyto-doâ€? workout. The program is designed for active older adults (55+), the true beginner, those not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically. Wednesdays, March 14-May 2, 1 until 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. Fee: $48 residents, $72 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3076.

Core Fitness begins – This mat-based class features a challenging workout that targets the core muscle groups. The exercises uses movement from Pilates, yoga, strength training, and dynamic stretching to complement a walking or cardio program. All levels welcome.

Wednesdays in the SC Borough Community Room; 7:05 until 7:55 p.m. Fee: 36 residents, $54 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Spring Book Discussion Group – Join Kristina Yezdimer, Adult Services Librarian from Schlow Centre Region Library for this informational and entertaining discussion. The book is A Fountain Filled with Blood by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Register at www.crpr.org or call the Senior Center (814) 231-3076. FREE! Learn Mah Jongg at the Centre Region Senior Center – This very popular Chinese tile game played with four people is similar to the card game Rummy. Register at www.crpr.org or call the Senior Center (814) 231-3076. FREE! Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening by Nittany Home Health Service, 10:30 until 11 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center. FREE! Thur., March 15 “Start Smart� Youth Soccer Program – Same description as March 13, except on Thursday nights for six weeks, 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. at Easterly Pkwy Elememtary. Fee: $44 residents; $66 nonresidents. Register at www.crpr.org or (814) 231-3071.

Singles (Coed) Volleyball Club – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Park Forest Elementary School, 2181 School Drive, State College. Call (814) 238-5973 for info and details.

Open Studio for Artists at the Senior Center – Share your talents and knowledge with others who enjoy painting and comparing techniques. Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. FREE!

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Local Elks Host PA Hoop Shoot

STATE COLLEGE – State College Elk member, W. F. Reiber, in yellow shirt, coordinated the volunteers for the State Elks Hoop Shoot, which was contested in State College this past weekend. Shown here with Reiber are, (L to R): Dave Wasson, Dann Cornali, Vaal Kester, John Flynn, Dave Will, W. F. Reiber, Dave Harry, and Joe Breon.

State College Falls to Rival Altoona in District Finals

By Les Barnhart HOLLIDAYSBURG- Altoona used a dominant inside game to which the Lady Little Lions had no answer, to defeat their rivals, 62-38, last Thursday in the District 6 AAAA title game.

The Lady Little Lions (11-11) trailed by just one at the end of the first quarter but saw the game get away from them in the second as Altoona posted 21 points while State College answered with just nine.

The Lady Mountain Lions (19-4) opened the second half by limiting the Lady Little Lions to just four points in the third quarter.

Jenna Altomare led State College with 12 points while Bridget King added 11 in the loss and will look to keep their season alive with a win their PIAA tournament “play-in” game on Tuesday.

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Local Man Nets Big Award

By Sam Stitzer Patrick Weiss, like many folks in this area, loves to go fishing. But, unlike most fishermen, Pat entered the world of competitive fishing in September of 2010. He has done well in this venue – very well.

In fact, Pat recently won the gold medal for first place in the National Fly Fishing Championship Southeast Regional Qualifier in Brevard, NC, Feb.18 and 19. Pat beat 31 other competitors, some from as far away as Wyoming, to bring the gold medal back to his home in Centre Hall. This win qualifies Weiss for a spot in the National Fly Fishing Championships, to be held in Bend, OR in October.

Pat fished the Allegheny River while growing up in western Pennsylvania, and took a fly fishing course at Penn State while he was a student there.

After he graduated from Penn State with a B.S. degree in Environmental Resource Management, Pat took a job with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Pat is a Fisheries Technician with the Cooperative Nurseries Unit, and works with sportsman’s clubs throughout the state who stock trout in streams open to the general public.

In February, 2010, Pat got a call from a friend saying he needed a fifth person on his team (Team Freestone) to compete in the America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament in Colorado that September. This is one of the biggest international fishing competitions in the U.S., with American teams and teams from Japan, Australia, Poland, and other countries.

Pat joined the team and competed in the contest.

“I liked it a lot, but was totally unprepared for that style of fishing” he said. He was bombarded with myriad rules regarding the types of lures, the use of barbless hooks, etc. that took some getting used to.

Pat did well in the tournament, and you might say he was hooked on competition fishing (bad pun).

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allotted time. The size of the fish is important, as more points are awarded for larger fish. The minimum size fish to be counted is 20 centimeters (about eight inches) long. Pat said that competition is tight, and it often comes down to whoever catches the last fish wins the contest. In fact, Pat caught his final fish in the last 30 seconds of the last fishing session to secure his win in the regional event in North Carolina!

Pat’s wife, Karen supports Pat in his competitive endeavors, but has not accompanied him on any of his trips to tournaments.

“It’s not encouraged”, she said, the idea being that having wives or family members along serves to distract the competitor from concentrating on fishing.

“You have to treat it as an athletic competition” said Pat. “Part of it is athletic,” he added, noting that “if you move from one spot to another, you’re running.”

The fish have to be taken to a judge to be recorded, which also requires sprinting, carrying a netted fish plus all your fishing gear each time you make a catch.

Pat will be competing in the Northeast Regional Qualifier this weekend, to be held in State College.

Teams of competitors will be dispersed to selected spots on Penns Creek, Spring Creek, and Fishing Creek here in Centre County. He will also compete in the National Fly Fishing Championships, to be held in Bend, OR, Oct. 20 and 21.

Pat is now a member of Team USA, and his goal is to win a world team championship, as well as an individual gold medal in world competition. I’m sure he will achieve those goals soon. We congratulate Pat Weiss on his prestigious tournament win, and we wish him the best of luck in the upcoming national tournament in October.

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Pat in action at the Regional Qualifier.

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ATTENTION: Wingate Softball Parents and Players The Wingate Association of Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting at 5pm on MARCH 11th at the Bald Eagle Area High School. It is held prior to the league meeting. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Pat Weiss and his wife, Karen. Pat wears the gold medal he won at the Southeast Regional Qualifier in Brevard, NC last month.

Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting The Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball will be holding their regular monthly meeting on SUNDAY, MARCH 11th starting at 6pm at the BALD EAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Bald Eagle Area High School.

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Nittany Lions Finish Strong to Earn Back-toback Big Ten Titles

Little Lions Get Defensive in District Championship Run

By Les Barnhart The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team battled back from a potentially tournament threatening Saturday performance to earn their second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title on Sunday.

The Nittany Lions had fallen to third place, behind both Minnesota and Iowa, after the team went a collective 5-7 in the second session of the tournament. Despite both of the teams they trailed having more wrestlers still alive in the championship bracket; Penn State not only caught the two teams but passed them on the final day to secure what seemed to be an unlikely championship less than twenty-four hours prior.

Three Nittany Lions stood atop the podium in their respective weight class as Frank Molinaro, David Taylor and Ed Ruth successfully defended their Big Ten titles. Molinaro wrapped up the Most Outstanding Wrestler award with a 15-0 technical fall over Dylan Ness of Minnesota at 149lbs. Taylor won the 165lbs championship with an 11-2 major decision over Iowa’s Mike Evans. Ruth gave Penn State their third and final champion at 174 when he majored Logan Storely of Minnesota, 13-2.

Bald Eagle Area’s Quentin Wright finished third after defeating Tony Dallago of Illinois, 8-7. That victory guarantees he will be get to defend his National Championship in St. Louis.

In all, the Nittany Lions advanced 9 of their 10 wrestlers into the NCAA tournament. The one Lion grappler that did not advance through his finish at the Big Ten tournament is Bryan Pearsall. The sophomore 141 pounder battled to a 7th place finish and appears to be in good position to be award one of the highly sought after at-large bids. Those selections were made Wednesday afternoon.

The NCAA Tournament will be held March 1517 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Penn State will enter the tournament as defending national champions and with the number of wrestlers they are returning this season, they could return to Happy Valley as two-time defending National Champions.

By Les Barnhart HOLLIDAYSBURG- For the second time in as many games, the State College Little Lions’ defense held an opponent to 30 points or less. Combine that with a 21-0 scoring run and it isn’t hard to see why the Little Lions easily secured the District 6-9 AAAA title last Thursday as they drubbed Mifflin County, 59-30.

The Little Lions improved to 18-4 on the season while holding the Huskies to 15 points in each half.

Mifflin County tallied single digit scoring in the first three quarters of the game including their being limited to just four points in the third. State College had held Central Mountain to just 24 points in the entire game in their semifinal win their last time out.

Bryan Sekunda led the scoring for State College with 14 points and was joined by Cody Cooper in double digit scoring as he chipped in 10 in the win.

Kyle Kanaskie added 9 points while hitting two triples from outside the arc.

State College returns to action this Saturday as they open the PIAA tournament with a game in Altoona against Pittsburgh Central Catholic. They defeated Gateway, 49-39, in the District 7 finals.

Attention

Local Sports Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

Just a reminder that with the all the sports going on in the county, its especially important that I get the input of all of you as I am bound to miss many of those who are deserving of recognition in their respective sports. No sport should go unnoticed or worse yet, unplayed. You can even submit your own name and deny it to your friends and teammates.

Please feel free to contact me at my email address: sports@centrecountygazette.com regarding your sports story as well as a phone number where you can be reached if needed. You can also post your ideas for a story or a recap of your game on the Centre County Sports page on Facebook.

In order to make the Centre County Gazette the paper of the people, I need you, the people to provide the best sports coverage around.

Good luck to all you in your respective sports.

Hopefully I will run into you at a sporting event sometime and it will be you I will be covering.

Les Barnhart Sports Editor

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Hamlin Holds on in Phoenix

By Matt Masullo Denny Hamlin held on in the closing moments to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix on Sunday as a hard charging Kevin Harvick ran out of gas on the final lap. Hamlin jumped out in front of Harvick on the races final restart and held off a last second effort by Harvick. Harvick, known as one of the better closers in NASCAR, miscalculated the amount of fuel left in his tank before yet another last second miracle finish as he coasted across the finish line in second place.

Rounding out the top five were Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski. This week, the drivers will travel to Las Vegas to try their luck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Las Vegas, with coverage on FOX beginning at 3PM.

Ten Centre County Wrestlers Looking for Gold in Chocolatetown U.S.A.

By Les Barnhart HERSHEY- While District 6 wrestling will be represented well in the PIAA Wrestling Championships which kicked off Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey; Centre County itself will send a total of ten wrestlers into the three-day tournament.

Bellefonte leads the county with four grapplers advancing through the Regional tournament last weekend. They are a pair of seniors and a pair of juniors. Of the group, Leo Wortman will enter the tournament as a Regional champion as he won the 145 weight class with a 3-1 decision over DuBois’ Tom Sleigh in the finals last Saturday. Joining him will be fellow senior Tom Traxler who placed second at 120lbs after falling 11-6 in the finals to Godwin Nyama of Brashear. The juniors, who both finished second in their respective weight classes, are Nick Shawley (195) and Garrett Poorman (285). Shawley fell 6-4 in the finals to Landon Hanna of DuBois while Poorman was shutout 3-0 in the finals by Westmont-Hilltop’s Josh Duplin.

Bald Eagle Area will send three wrestlers into the PIAA tournament and all of them happen to be juniors. Leading the group is Jake Taylor. He defended his Regional title by defeating Zach Towers of Meadville, 7-5, in the finals. The talented underclassman will look to improve on last year’s performance at the state tournament when he went 1-2. He will be doing so this year in a 170lbs bracket that in a word is LOADED. Aaron Varner advanced to the PIAA’s with a third place finish at Regionals at 195 while Nate Sharkey picked up a huge fall in his third place match at 220lbs last weekend to punch his

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Both State College and Philipsburg-Osceola will send a wrestler to Hershey in hopes of returning home with a PIAA medal. Mike Kauffman will carry the banner for the Little Lions after he qualified for the tournament with a second place finish at Regionals. In his 106lbs championship bout, the sophomore was defeated 13-2 by Cathedral Prep’s Jake Gromacki.

Logan Walstrom will look to give the Mounties’ fans something to cheer about as the senior enters the PIAA tournament on the heels of his third place finish at Regionals. He secured that spot with a second period fall and will look to carry that momentum into the 145lbs bracket.

While all of the County wrestlers will be seeing action in Hershey, nine of them will be wrestling in the AAA class. The other one, Penns Valley’s Matt Swartz, will be wrestling in the AA class championship tournament. Swartz finished fifth in the 170lbs bracket at the Northeast Regional thereby qualifying for the state tournament and giving the senior one more shot at a PIAA medal.

The action in both the AA and AAA classes got underway on Thursday at the Giant Center and will last through Saturday evening with the finals being televised by the Pennsylvania Cable Network for those who can’t make it to Hershey.

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Bounties Shed Light on Ugly Side of NFL

By Matt Masullo Last weekend, word broke that former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator and current St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams violated the league’s bounty rules policy, where defensive players were rewarded financially for big plays, including knocking players out of games during the 2009-2011 seasons; the Saints won the Super Bowl in 2009. An investigation by the NFL’s security department revealed that Williams, along with several Saints defensive players during the three year window, employed an illegal bounty system. Prior to word of the bounty system, Williams was known for his aggressive defensive schemes that applied heavy pressure to opposing quarterbacks. His name will now likely be tarnished forever by the bounty system that he has employed in past seasons. The NFL warns teams of such practices prior to each season, as bounties on players in the league are a severe rules violation.

Former Buffalo Bill safety Corey Wire also indicated that during Williams’s tenure as the Head Coach of the Bills (2001-2003) that Williams promoted bonuses for injuring opponents while he (Wire) was a player there. Matt Bowen, a former NFL safety who played under Williams when he was employed as the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins (2004-2007), also described how the bounty program was run by Williams when he was with the Redskins. There is also evidence that while employed in Houston/Tennessee (19902000), that those Oiler/Titan teams “had a playerorganized performance incentive pools to reward big plays – everything from bone-jarring hits to touchdowns – with extra money.” Williams has come out

and publically apologized for condoning and organizing these activities.

This information being released to the public comes on the heels of the NFL trying to make the game safer for its current and future players in the past few seasons. Several former NFL players have filed lawsuits against the league because of injuries that occurred during their playing time that are affecting them later in life. Head injuries are leading the charge in that field, but that discussion is for another day.

What will happen to Williams, the New Orleans Saints organization (possibly Head Coach Sean Payton, who knew about the program and did nothing to stop it), the St. Louis Rams (his current employer) and players who actively participated in the program is yet to be seen. The penalties could range from monetary fines, loss of draft picks for the Saints organization to game suspensions or possibly life-time bans from the league. The harsh reality of the situation is that these sorts of things are not uncommon in the NFL, a high-speed, collision sport. When they come to public light, they display the uglier side of the NFL. To think that the likes of some of the NFL’s hardest hitters such as Jack Lambert, Jack Tatum and Dick Butkis didn’t participate in these sorts of agreements before player salaries were as high as they are today, is laughable. Though none of the players mentioned have been linked to any such bounty programs during their playing careers, speculation is that these programs have been around for a long time.

The word “bounty” is an ugly word. By definition, it is an amount of money or other reward offered by an organization for the capture of a person or thing.

Bringing money into any equation severely alters how we as a society views things. Doing a March Madness poll in your office with no cost is fun, but charging people a couple of bucks to do one raises the stakes and changes the outlook. In high school and college football, players are rewarded with stickers on their helmets for scoring touchdowns, interceptions, tackles and even big hits. Players that have incentives to get extra recognition have a little more to play for and tend to play harder. Having a helmet filled with stickers shows how good a player is.

If there was money changing hands with these high school and collegiate athletes (which, there is no indication that there is or isn’t), it changes everything; players are then viewed as mercenaries, taking part in something based on the promise of some sort of compensation. To think that this sort of thing is not happening at the high school and college level is naïve. There are reports out there that a high school coach in Connecticut was offering dinners at the Olive Garden for big hits during games in seasons past. High school and collegiate athletes mimic what professional athletes do. If a receiver catches a touchdown on a Sunday and celebrates with a cheerleader’s pom poms, high school and collegiate athletes alike are following their lead the next week.

Charles Barkley once famously said, “I am not a role model”. Unfortunately for professional athletes, like it or not, they are indeed just that, role models.

The surface is just being scratched on the bounties in professional sports. There will likely be more investigation into this in the NFL and throughout other sports as well. Here’s to hoping that those who are viewed as role models can set better examples for the youth that will eventually be in their shoes.

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Bellefonte Swim Team Wins First District Title in School History

By Tim Weight While the Bellefonte boys’ swim team earned their first District championship in school history, the girls’ team took a very respectable third place overall in the team race. Both teams performed well in every single race, and every individual who competed dropped their times in at least one event. New team records were set in the Boys 200 Medley Relay, Girls 200 IM, Boys 100 Back, Boys 100 Breast, Boys 200 Free Relay and Boys 400 Free Relay.

Earning District championships were: Colton Schnars, Andrew Rosenberger, Isaac Thomas and Frank Haesler - Boys 200 Medley. Gwen Lowery and Katie Scordato - 200 IM. Cydnei Crust - 500 Free. Isaac Thomas - 200 Free and 500 Free. Gwen Lowery - Girls 100 Back. Colton Schnars – Boys 100 Back. Katie Scordato - 100 Breast. Cydnei Crust, Deborah Armstrong, Gwen Lowery and Katie Scordato - Girls 400 Free Relay.

Qualifying for the PIAA State Tournament were Katie Scordato in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM, 100 Breast and 400 Free Relay. Gwen Lowery qualified in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM, 100 Back and 400 Free Relay. Alex Schenck will be swimming in the 200 Medley Relay at the PIAA’s while Cydnei Crust will be in the water for the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free, 500 Free and as a member of the 400 Free Relay team. Deborah Armstrong is also on that 400 Free Relay team.

Colton Schnars will participate in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM, 100 Back and 400 Free Relay. Andrew Rosenberger has three events including the 200 Medley Relay, 100 Breast and 400 Free Relay. Isaac Thomas will be looking for

a PIA medal in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free, 500 Free and 400 Free Relay.

Jordan Newman will compete in the 200 Free Relay, 100 Free, 100 Back and 400 Free Relay. Frank Haesler will be in the 200 Medley Relay, 50 free, 100 Free and 200 Free Relay. Tom Forstmeier and Scott Winger will both be competing for a medal in the 200 Free Relay.

The PIAA State Tournament will be held at Bucknell University and is scheduled for March 16th-17th. Bellefonte will be sending twelve swimmers, which is another first in school history. Never before has Bellefonte been able to send so many to the state competition in the same year.

Good luck to all the swimmers in the upcoming PIAA Tournament.

(photo by Tim Weight)

(photo by Tim Weight)

Katie Scordato won a District title and will participate in the PIAA tournament.

Isaac Thomas earned a District championship and has qualified for the PIAA tournament.

Roller derby event held at Penn Skates The State College Area Roller Derby League kicked off its 2012 season on Feb. 18 with the Second annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre interleague bout.

The annual event featured SCAR Derby's Pennsyltucky Punishers and Mt. Nittany Mayhem battling it out for two 30-minute periods of roller derby action.

The first period ended with the Mayhem posting a narrow lead over the Punishers, 72-65.

The Mayhem continued to widen the gap in the second period and went on to win, 192-89.

Leading scorers for each team were No. 21 Sounds Like Magic (Devan Zeger) and No. 186 Freak Hopper Hedy (Ileana Sadin).

The bout was held at Penn Skates Roller Rink with nearly 500 fans watching.

Volunteer Opportunity Centre County Child Access Center Providing a safe and supportive environment for monitored custody exchanges and supervised visitation.

The Centre County Chid Access Center is looking for individuals interested in helping children and families. As a CAC volunteer, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference in our community. The Child Access Center offers a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities.

For more information, give us a call or visit our website!

Training classes will begin soon!

Contact Jamie or Lilly at the CCCAC: 814.548.0034, www.childaccesscenter.com

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Betty Lou Gummo June 7, 1942 - March 3, 2012 Betty Lou Gummo June 7, 1942 - March 3, 2012 Betty Lou Gummo, 69, lost her battle on March 3, 2012, from type I diabetes, which she had battled since she was 11 years old. Born on June 7, 1942, at home, she was a daughter of the late Paul L. Waite and Julia (DeArmitt) Waite. In 1964, she married Gilbert L. Gummo, who survives at home. She was a 1961 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. Betty Lou worked at G.C. Murphy while in high school. After high school, she was a secretary for Dr. Schwartz in Bellefonte. She retired in 2010 after 27 years of service working with children as a paraprofessional at Park Forest Elementary School. She was a member of Fillmore United Methodist Church.

Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Marlene Renee Stearns (Dylan), of Alexandria, Va.; and one son, Christopher Matthew Gummo (Heather), of Bellefonte; two brothers, Dickson Waite (Nadine), of Bellefonte, and Lee H. (Herbert) Waite (Nancy), of Stormstown; and two sisters, Dorothy McCloskey, of Pleasant Gap, and Ivalue Knepp (Marvin), of Jacksonville, N.C. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Colby Matthew and Halie Jenna Gummo, of Bellefonte, and Ella B. Stearns, of Alexandria, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Jody Lynn; one sister, Pauline Klinger; and three brothers, Roy Klinger, Chester Waite and Donald S. Waite. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, wife and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with family, working with children, ceramic painting and drawing, square dancing, country music, motorcycle riding, swimming, traveling, farming, reading and laughter. Her spirit will live on through all of those she touched.

Funeral services were held at the Wetzler Funeral home, with Pastor Duane Bardo officiating. Burial followed in Meyer Cemetery, Benner Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Fillmore United Methodist Church, 126 Apple St., Bellefonte, PA 1 6823.

Online condolences may be made to www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com

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Dom and The Fig, 8pm- 10pm Ted and The Hi Fi’s, 10:30pm-2am Phyrst Phamily, 7:30pm- 9:30pm Velveeta, 10:30pm- 2am 2Twenty2 Open Mic Night, 10pm- Midnight Lowjack, Midnight -2am Table Ten

Karoake with Ken Yeaney, 6:30pm- 9pm

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College 3/9 3/10 3/15

Brian Lubrecht, 10:30pm David Joyce, 10:30pm Team Trivia, 7pm

Red Horse Tavern – Pleasant Gap 3/9

Stress Busters Karaoke with Rick LePean, 9pm-1am

The Saloon – Downtown State College 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15

Velveeta, 10:30pm Mr. Hand, 10:30pm Atomic Supersonic, 10:30pm Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30pm Hot Dog Cart, 10:30pm Table Ten, 10:30pm My Hero Zero, 10:30pm

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College 3/9 3/10 313 3/14 3/15

Ms Melanie & the Valley Rats, 5pm AAA Blues Band, 7pm Spider Kelly, 10:30pm Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30pm Natalie Berrena, 11pm Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles Belly Dancers, 7pm The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm

Compiled by Abigail Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

The Gazette is committed to providing you with a complete listing of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have your entertainment listed FREE in The Gazette, just e-mail your entertainment to ccgazette@hughes.net.

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Wee ek kl ly ly Ent nt tert rta tainm nm ment NVS Concert March 20 Can Benefit United Way From Gazette Staff Reports STATE COLLEGE – Nittany Valley Symphony would like to recognize the importance of Centre County United Way and its efforts to improve the lives of the people in our community.

The symphony is offering friends of CCUW discounted tickets ($12) for Tchaikovsky & The Titan" at 7:30 p.m. March 20 in Eisenhower Auditorium. Two dollars of each ticked sold will be donated back to Centre County United Way to sup-

port our partner agencies.

The evening’s performances are Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto #1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 and Mahler: Symphony #1 in D-major, Titan.

Here is a chance to experience beautiful music with family and friends while supporting Centre County United Way and the arts!

For tickets, call 1-800-ARTS-TIX, visit nvm.org, or call (814) 231-8224. Ask for the friends of Centre County United Way tickets.

Winterfest Concert Features Harp & Sax From Gazette Staff Reports STATE COLLEGE – Harpist Anne Sullivan and saxophonist Rick Hirsch will present a program of music for harp and saxophone at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18 as part of the Winterfest Music Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College.

The program will include music written between 1700 and 2010, with some pieces by contemporary harpist-composers and some by Rick Hirsch.

Anne Sullivan studied, performed, and taught in the Philadelphia area before moving to Coburn. She is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music. Currently she teaches harp at the Univeristy of Delaware and at Swarthmore College while continuing an active career as a soloist and chamber musician. Ms. Sullivan has appeared as soloist with the Baltimore Symphony, the Delaware Symphony, the Chamber Ochestra of Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra. She is the founder and director of the Harp in the Mountains Summer Festival in Centre County.

Rick Hirsch is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and music publisher, who lives in State College. His compositions have been commissioned, performed, and recorded by many groups, including the Penn State Blue Band. As a saxophone soloist, he has performed with numerous artists, including Tito Puente, Four Tops, Temptations, and the Jimmy & Tommy Dorsey Orchestras. You may have heard him performing with the Hirsch Jazz Quartet, Quintessence, the Zeropoint Big Band, or other local groups.

Admission is $10; students and children attend free. For more information call (814) 237-7605 or visit www.uufcc.com/web/winterfest.html.

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Afternoon of Art & Music Sunday, March 11 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Foxdale Village Foxdale Village is hosting an Afternoon of Art & Music, presented by the Art Alliance of Central PA and the Nittany Valley Symphony – Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Parking at the end of Marylyn Avenue with shuttle service to the event – an afternoon of music by symphony ensembles, presentations by artists, an exhibition of youth art, and a wine bar and refreshments.

Tickets are $20 at (814) 234-2740, (814) 2318224, or info@artalliance.org.

St. Patricks’ Performances Callanish & Irish Dancing March 17 at 1 p.m.

The State Theatre Celebrate St. Patty's Day at the Callanish Irish Music and Arts Celebration, Saturday March 17 from 1-4:30pm at the State Theatre, College Avenue, State College. Tickets $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Callanish, Centre County's traditional Celtic band, features Irish flute, whistle, concertina, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, and three-part vocal harmony, performs at 2 pm, and will be joined onstage by dancers from Tir na Nog School of Irish Dancing and Penn State’s Irish dance team, Rince na Leon. Before and after the concert from 1 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m., enjoy Celticthemed arts and demonstrations.

Acoustic Brew – The Stray Birds March 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Center for Well Being, Lemont The Acoustic Brew Concert Series presents The Stray Birds, a talented trio of multi instrumentalists and three-part harmony. The concert, Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. features their original music based on old timey, bluegrass, and Appalachian sounds. Tickets are $16 and available at www.acousticbrew.org, at Nature’s Pantry, State College and at the door at the Center for Well-Being in Lemont.

John Stainer’s oratorio, The Crucifixion Wednesday, April 4 at 7 pm Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner Street, State College Free performance of John Stainer’s oratorio, The Crucifixion by an ecumenical choir from Centre County. Freewill offering to benefit Interfaith Human Services. Call Laurel Sanders at 238-2478 for details.

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Rick Hirsch

Anne Sullivan

This Week at Bald Eagle State Park Please call the Bald Eagle State Park Office for more information at (814) 625-2775!

Saturday, March 10 Critters Beyond Your Back Door Jack Hubly, with more than 20 years of experience, will be accompanied by a variety of live animals including: mammals, birds and snakes, most of which, at one time or another, can be found in your back yard!

Programs are free, but require pre-registration by calling the Park Office. Meet at the Nature Inn multi-purpose room, for the program from 6 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 Owls of the Eastern U.S. and Canada What better way to learn about owls than from an experienced owl bander! Join your local owl bander, Wayne Laubscher, and learn about the various owls that may cross your path in the dark of the night. Programs are free, but require pre-registration to save your spot! Meet at the Nature Inn multi-purpose room.

Program from 7 until 8 p.m.

Met Opera Video Concerts Verdi’s Ernani April 7 at noon The State Theatre The Met opera season is flying by! In fact, there are only three performances remaining: April 7 12 p.m. Manon – Massenet, 4hrs 8min – two intermissions. There will no preopera talk for Manon April 14 1 p.m. La Traviata – Verdi. 3hrs 7min – one intermission, with the Opera Luncheon on April 14 at 11 a.m. in the Upper Studio of The State Theatre, with Guest Speaker, librettist Jason Charnesky. The title of Jason's talk is A Love Story Ripped from the Headlines. Luncheon tickets are $25. Reserve your seat at the theatre box office (814) 272-0606 or in person.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? E-mail your organization’s events to editor@centrecountygazette.com. Please have them in by Wednesday noon in order to be included in Friday’s edition.

Please see our Web site for the complete What’s Happening calendar, including additional future events.

Arts, Crafts & Sales March 15-17 – Used Book Sale The Howard United Methodist Church is holding a Used Book Sale March 15, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (along with monthly soup sale and lunch); March 16, 6 until 8 p.m.; and March 17, 9 a.m. until noon. A special Dr. Seuss' Cafe will be open for brunch March 17. Proceeds will go to support for providing clean water and other basic needs in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The church is at the corner of West Main and Grove streets.

Lenten Events Through March 30 - Lenten Fish Dinners Lenten Friday Fish Dinners will be served at the State College Knights of Columbus Hall, 850 Stratford Drive, State College through Friday March 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu includes: Fish: baked, baked breaded, beer-battered fried; macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, halushki, cole slaw, vegetable, rolls and butter, beverage, and dessert. Adults $ 9, ages six to 10 $4.50; five and under free. Take outs available. Public welcomed.

Through March 28 – Lenten Services The community is invited to a weekly Lenten Service at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church every Wednesday evening during Lent at 7 p.m. – March 7, 14, 21, and 28. A simple meal will be offered at 6 p.m. before each service. Call (814) 359-2522. It’s at 160 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap.

Dining & Take Out March 10 – Roast Beef Supper New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a Roast Beef Supper Saturday, March 10 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Eat in or take-out. Everyone is welcome.

March 15 – Soup Sale & Luncheon The Howard United Methodist church continues to host Soup Sale Luncheons to benefit local missions in the area. The next luncheon is Thursday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Soup, rolls, beverage, and pie for lunch. Pre-orders for quarts of soup by phone: Patti Long (814) 6252182 or Helen Meyer (814) 625-2722. Cost: $5/lunch and $5/quart.

March 16 – Spaghetti Dinner Benefit There is a benefit spaghetti dinner for Piper Harmon, infant daughter of Sarah Harmon and Lane Kerstetter of Loganton Friday, March 16 at the Sugar Valley Fire Hall in Loganton. At three days old, Piper was diagnosed with a rare defect and needs a liver transplant to survive. There’s a spaghetti dinner, homemade desserts, and a raffle. Tickets are $10, children under five eat free. All donations are greatly appreciatedl. For tickets or make a donation, call Sarah Harmon (570) 502-0071 or (570) 725-3391. Paypal donations can be emailed: prayersforpiper@gmail.com.

March 17 – Chicken Barbecue Snow Shoe Fire Company is hosting a Chicken BBQ at the Snow Shoe Park March 17 starting at 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinners are $7.50 and halves are $6.50. All proceeds go to the Snow Shoe Fire Company.

Fundraisers & Social Events March 9 – Reservations for Banquet A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy Resource Clinic will announce its new name and advancements of medical services at their 2012 Spring Fundraising Banquet Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, featuring speaker Bishop Wellington Boone. All are invited to support A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy Resource Clinic. Reservations needed: Liz Helland (814) 234-7341 by Friday, March 9.

March 11 – Canine Veterans Day This Sunday will be Pennsylvania's first-ever K-9 Veteran's Day memoriam, organized by The Working K9 Association of Central PA (WKACP). Join K-9 Officer Kris Hopkins, Magistrate Judge Leslie Dutchcot, and Captain Scott VanderGorder, a police dog master trainer, as they honor four special dogs. This event memorializes Pennsylvania’s four-legged heroes who have served with the military, police, fire and rescue, and other first-responders. The service is outdoors from 2 to 3 p.m. March 11 at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Route 322, Boalsburg.

Kids’ Stuff March 17- Winter Play Day There’s a Free Winter Play Day Saturday, March 17 from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. at State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College and 611 East Prospect Ave. State College. Children ages three to seven, accompanied by a parent, are invited for indoor games, crafts and other activities at State College Friends School 1900 University Drive.

Competitions for Charity March 25 – Run Around Egg Hill The Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill is Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m.; registration opens at 1 p.m. The race begins at the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills, follows country roads around Egg Hill for 10 miles. Runners may run the course solo or as a three-person medley relay team. Two-person teams may also compete. All proceeds benefit the Penns Valley High School Track and Field and Cross Country teams. To register, e-mail rodneymyersegghill@gmail.com, call Scott or Jodi Butler (814) 880-5104, or visit http://keleitzel.com/egghill/.

March 31 – Walk For Easter Seals All are invited to participate in Walk With Me, a 1.5-mile walk/wheel March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The walk begins at 220 N. Burrowes Street, State College and benefits more than 2,600 children and adults with disabilities served

by Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania. Register online for a day of food, fun and music. Special Guest: Rep. Glenn Thompson. Donation is $25.

April 1 – House Walk for Habitat 28th annual House Walk is April 1, registration at 5 p.m., walk starts at 6:30 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. $20 per adult, $15 per K-12 student, $10 college students with valid ID. Individuals, families, or groups welcome. Preregistered participants receive a t-shirt & a ticket to a Spikes game. To register, send your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to HFHGCC, 1155 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 no later than March 20 or register at www.habitatgcc.org Compiled by Sandie Biddle

Education & Life Matters March 15 – Speech Contest State College Toastmasters Area Speech Contest is March 15 from 6 until 8 p.m. at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. The contest is open to the public and guests are always welcome.

For more info, visit: http://statecollege.freetoasthost.net or zz9902@gmail.com or (814) 753-2001.

March 15 – Free Seminar, Back/Neck Pain The Family Medicine Seminar Series segment titled “Primary Care for Back and Neck Pain” is Thursday, March 15 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium at Mount Nittany Medical Center. To register or for more info, contact Jessica Bird jbird@mountnittany.org or (814) 234-6738.

March 17 – NRA Dinner & Fun Night In support of the NRA & Clearfield/Centre County Friends of NRA, the ninth annual Friends of NRA dinner and fun night is Saturday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Frenchville Catholic Church Hall. There is a meal, auction, and special raffles for NRA firearms and merchandise. For reservations: Oscar & Pat Moore (814) 692-8403, pattyos1961@windstream.com; Clark Reese (814) 3550355; or Sharon Gormont (814) 263-4520.

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GROUP MEETINGS

WWW.CENTRECOUNTYGAZETTE.COM The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates & times for all Centre County social & service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To have yours listed send to editor@centrecountygazette.com or Stott Publications, PO Box 129, Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877

Adult Bible Study & Kids Program are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. For more info, visit nittanybaptist.org or call (814) 360-1601.

AGLOW of Bellefonte is holding a meeting March 14 with fellowship at 9:30 and meeting at 10 a.m. at the New Beginnings Christian Outreach. The speaker is Bonnie Pence from Altoona, where she and her husband speak to many groups. All are welcome to hear Bonnie’s powerful message.

Alzheimer’s Support Group is every second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn, Brookline. For more info, contact Anne Campbell (814) 2343141 or Janie Provan (814) 235-2000.

Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Antique Truck Club of America, Keystone Chapter meets at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of March, July, and November at the Milesburg Bestway Travel Center.. Anyone with an interest in transportation history is invited to join. For info, (814) 360-4177 or antiquetruckclubofamerica.org AWANA Club is every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Bellefonte.

Fun activities and Bible lessons for ages three to sixth grade. Materials provided. ALIVE Teens club meets Sunday nights. For info, call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Bald Eagle Grange #151 meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall in Runville.

Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Milesburg Borough Building. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com BEA Class of 1962 meets for breakfast monthly on the first Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Mountain Valley Diner at Wingate. Questions, please call Sandy (814) 387-4218.

BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Bestway Restaurant, Milesburg and monthly dinners on the third Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Moose. Questions, contact Sue (814) 625-2132 or bea.1964@yahoo.com.

BEA Class of 1965 holds its monthly dinner on the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Moose. Any questions call Bob at (814) 383-2151.

BHS Class of 1956 holds a monthly dinner on the second Friday of each month at the Bellefonte Moose at 6 p.m. Any questions call Kay (814) 359-2738.

BHS Class 1967 holds monthly breakfast on first Saturday of each month at Sunset West at 8:30 a.m. Location subject to change. For information call Vic (814) 360-1948.

Bellefonte Elks Lodge meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks. The Saint Patrick’s Day celebration is March 17 and Bellefonte Elks vs. Bellefonte Moose Blood Donation Challenge is March 22.

Bellefonte Encampment #72 and Ridgeley Canton #8 meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College.

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Train Station in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. All are open to the public. Check out bellefontetrain.org or leave a message (814) 355-1053.

Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Moose Club on Spring Street at noon. For information on Kiwanis, contact Richard King, (814) 355-9606.

Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Diamond Deli on North Allegheny Street. Guests and visitors welcome. For information, contact Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453.

Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 will hold their monthly post meeting the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Post Home on Spring Street, Bellefonte.

Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary holds monthly meeting on the second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. the Post Home on Spring Street, Bellefonte.

Better Breathers Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast. Members share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Contact Kelly Swisher (814) 280-1656.

Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

The Business of Art workshops will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Sozo Institute of the Arts, in the KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College. Free workshops for writers, artists, and other creative people. For info, contact Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org.

The Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting is Monday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Office in State College. Amy Flick will talk about lymphedema which can often occur during or after cancer treatments and methods to control it. For more info, call (814) 237-2120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org.

Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets the third Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1609 N Atherton St. State College. For info, call (814) 280-5839.

Centre Hall Lions Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall.

Centre Pieces Quilt Guild evening meeting is March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School Cafeteria, 656 Brandywine Dr., State College. The speaker is Sue Andrus at 7:30 p.m. This meeting includes an extensive Show & Tell. Visitors welcome.

The monthly day meeting is Wednesday, March 14 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Brookline Village, Windsong Building, Conference Room, with Sue Andrus at 1 p.m. Call (814) 466-6121.

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly in the Mazza Room at South Hills Business School, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on second Mondays. This interactive educational stock model investment club is open to the public. Call (814) 2348775 or e-mail cr20mic@aol.com.

The Compassionate Friends Group meets every second Monday at Bellefonte Middle

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School from 7 to 9 p.m. TCF is a support organization for families following the death of a child of any age, any cause. Bereaved parents and adult family members welcome. For info, call Amanda (814) 321-4258 or Peg (814) 355-9829.

Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Tyrone Public Library. For info, contact Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

Grief Support Group at Centre Crest meets at 6 p.m. every first Wednesday. For info, contact Anne Boal, Centre Crest, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140 H.L.A.A (Hearing Loss Association of America) meets the second Monday of each month at Foxdale at 7 p.m. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Alice McGregor (814) 692-7396 / almcgregor@comcast.net or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556 / susank81@gmail.com.

I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 North Main Street, Pleasant Gap. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the second Tuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668.

The Milesburg Lions Club invites the public to their meetings at the Milesburg center across from Uni-mart on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday every month at 7 p.m.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets every third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, Pleasant Gap. Affiliated with the National MS Society. Call (814) 359-3421.

NAHB Student Chapter meeting is Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in Room 203 Sackett Building. They will discuss spring site trips, meetings, etc. A builder/real estate agent will probably be present. Contact jjt5114@psu.edu or (814)-769-9179.

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday at 7:15 p.m. at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. For info, visit www.nittanyknights.org, or call Bill (814) 355-3557.

Nittany Mineral Society meets the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the Penn State campus. Junior Rockhounds also meet third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org.

Nittany Valley Woodturners meet every first Thursday in the woodworking shop at State College High School, South Building. For info, contact Reg@MarketValueSolutions.com or visit www.NittanyValleyWoodturners.org.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds an Early-Risers Breakfast every third Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W College Ave, State College. The Writers Social is the fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Autoport.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets every second Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m., at Mount Nittany Medical Center. For info, contact Kristie Kaufman (814) 466-7921.

Penns Valley Class of 1962 committee is planning the 50th class reunion from Penns Valley High School for Sept. 29, 2012. Interested class members should contact Ruth Ann Williams, Carol Colestock, Jean Brown, Tom and Lois Runkle, Susan Foster, or Carol Billett.

Penns Valley Grange #158 meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Railroad Street in Spring Mills.

Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Oaks.

The Ruffed Grouse Society, Red Brush Chapter, will hold their 25th Anniversary banquet Saturday, March 24 at the Penn Stater Conference Center. They will also honor the legacy of Jim and Sylvia Bashline. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. Join them for a great night of celebration with good friends, food, drinks, raffles and auctions!

Sacred Harp Singing meets the second and fourth Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Mennonite Church, State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com.

State College Downtown Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon at Damon’s, East College Avenue, State College.

State College Elks Lodge holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the State College Elks Country Club.

State College Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays Damon’s of State College at 6 p.m.

State College Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at Hotel State College (above The Corner Room, behind The Allen Street Grill) from 7:15 to 8 a.m.

Stroke Support Group meets the last Tuesday monthly at 1 p.m. No meetings Aug. or Dec. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday at 10 a.m. in various locations Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932.

Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets every first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Hotel just off North Atherton. All meetings are open to the public.

Welsh Society of Central Pennsylvania presents the St. David’s Luncheon celebrating Welsh culture, music, and cuisine March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn. Guest speaker, R Thomas Berner, author, photographer and Professor Emeritus of Journalism and American Studies of Penn State, presents on St.Davids Cathedral. Learn about this glorious monument of Medieval Wales! For more info or to make a reservation by March 16, call Bryant Mesick (814) 237-0586 Women’s Mid Day Connection luncheon is Tuesday, March 13 at 11:45 a.m. at Elk’s Country Club, Boalsburg. For reservations and cancellations, call Margo (814) 355-7615.

Music: Vocalist Natalia Orlovskaia. Feature: Alice Breon “Green Gravy-Monster Bread.”

Speaker: Marilou Johnson.

The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – newcomers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people. Meetings second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, State College. Call Kathi (814) 4666641.

Zion MOPS & Beyond meets every first Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. 3261 Zion Road Bellefonte. This group is for moms with children of all ages! Childcare is provided. Call (814) 383-4161.

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