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Is this your lucky black cat?Page 7

Looking Good Feeling Betterpage 10

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bach, age 11, a fifth-grader from Spring Mills, won the title of Supreme Champion of allhorses in the entire Farm Show competition – the best of show. Here he’s shown receiving his

honor from the Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, alongside his champion draft horse,Windermere Markie Maid. Hammer helped deliver this horse two years ago. The Allebachs

have been breeding Percherons since 1972 and his dad, Gerald, has been showing them since1976. “Hammer beat all the adults, even me,” Gerald said with well-earned pride.

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In the true neighbor-helping-neighbor spirit, this Gazette spotlights local busi-ness people – artists, landscapers, brewers, vintners, chefs, florists, and farmers –who make their living by supplying unique products and services. Every mom-and-pop shop, family-owned restaurant, and independent professional would likea chance to earn your business. From photographers to plumbers, accountants towoodworkers, The Gazette salutes local entrepreneurs – starting with our loyal ad-vertisers.

There are more young stars in this issue: State College thespians in A Year withFrog & Toad, Penns Valley and Bald Eagle VFW’s Voice of Democracy essay winners,and the Farm Show’s Supreme Champion horse, shown by 11-year-old Abraham“Hammer” Allebach of Spring Mills. (Even his teachers call him Hammer.)

If you have a future kindergartner, plenty of schools are reaching out to welcomeyour little ones. Throughout the paper you’ll find invitations from public and pri-vate schools, plus a special event, Countdown to Kindergarten, February 4 at theNittany Mall.

We’re pleased to introduce a new columnist in this issue, Eric Taylor-Schmidtfrom Sandy Ridge. He’ll be your source for outdoors news – hunting, fishing, andall things green. Like most outdoorsmen, Eric is always GONE – gone fishing,gone hunting, etc., so we’re fortunate that he’s willing to come inside long enoughto share his knowledge. This week’s column is about winter trout fishing.

Hunters will want to check out the PA whitetail deer seminar Tuesday, January17 in Millheim. (See What’s Happening.)

You’ll find more ways to help fulfill resolutions in this issue. Art Alliance inLemont will kick off more than a dozen winter classes and seminars: stained glass,watercolors, sculpture, acrylics, pastels, drawing animals, collage, and digital pho-tography. Centre Region Parks and Recreation begins their winter series, too, withfitness, swimming, martial arts, Zumba, yoga, team sports, clogging, and gymnas-tics. There’s something for everyone, from three-year olds to seniors.

The lack of snow has temporarily thwarted traditional winter outdoor pursuits,like ice skating, skiing, sledding, and snowboarding. Perhaps we’ll enjoy more sea-sonal weather in time for The Gazette’s January 27 winter-sports issue. Next week,we’ll look at money – how to earn it, invest it, and keep it away from the tax man.

Community dinners and the arts continue to dominate our events calendars.Ham pot pie and plays, soup sales and the symphony, meatloaf and museums –all benefit you and your neighbors, by bringing bright flashes of pleasure to oth-erwise dreary days.

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Thank You from the Red CrossOn behalf of the clients we serve, I want to thank everyone

who helped make the American Red Cross-Centre CommunitiesChapter Gift Wrap booth at the Nittany Mall a huge success.More than 1,600 gifts were wrapped and almost $9,000 wasraised through gift wrapping and donations.

I want to especially thank the following organizations, busi-nesses and individuals that helped:

◆ Nittany Mall for providing the space for our event.◆ Frost & Conn, Inc. for their 10th year of sponsorship.◆ SPE Federal Credit Union for their 10th year of sponsor-

ship.◆ House Wire, Inc. for their 2nd year of sponsorship.◆ Karen Delmonico, Geri Stonebraker, Louise Shope, Tracey

Moore and Judi Vratarich for their hard work to make sureeverything ran smoothly.

◆ The set-up and tear-down crew – your hard work has notgone unnoticed.

◆ The volunteers who gave their time to wrap the gifts.◆ Our wonderful customers who had their gifts wrapped.Everyone’s support is vital to the success of this program -

thank you very much. See you next year!If you have any questions please call me at 237-3162.Sincerely,Ruth A. Markle, Community Resources Director

Thank You from The ElksTHANK YOU! The Elks Christmas Charity Event again

touched the lives of so many underprivileged families in CentralPA due to the efforts of so many. With the economic uncertaintyof the last few years, I have no doubt how appreciative so manyare of our efforts. We should all be very proud of the work wecontinue to do on behalf of those in our local area.

Dave went on to thank Chuck Pavloski, his family, GeneWellar and his wife, Ann Lamotte, the entire Nittany Leatherneckdetachment, Boalsburg and Alpha fire companies, all those whosorted and organized, and the congregation of St. John’s UnitedChurch of Christ, who donated more than 750 items.

Other thank yous of note included Kris Santillo, Jim Frenchand McClanahan's Downtown Market, US Food and TylerHughes, Henry Sahakian and Uni-Marts, and Rick and MaryKnipe of Knipe Hearing Aid Centers, Inc.

Corporate sponsors and additional thanks go to ButterkrustBakery, Stroehmann Bakery, McClanahan's Downtown Market,McAneny Brothers, Dan Harner and Harner Farm, FaithCentre,Judge Brad Lunsford, the volunteers from the food bank, and allElks personnel who lent a hand sorting, wrapping, and organizing– of which there were dozens.

David WassonState College Elks Christmas Charity Program Coordinator 2011

ED: Dave sent a three-page thank-you letter which named every-one who contributed – an outstanding effort for our community.However, we had to severely edit his note for publication.

Correction: It’s Bob BowersoxAs if Bob didn’t have enough challenges with eminent domain about to

take away the location of his business – instead of signing last week’s letterto the editor as Bob Bowersox, owner, Victorian Signs, I mistyped JimBowersox (the name of an old friend). My apologies go out to this braveand outspoken entrepreneur. I wish him luck in fighting to stay in businessat his present location. Eminent domain for the greater good is one thing– but another park? Three point five million dollars of debt for Bellefontetaxpayers? It’s worth looking into.

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Centre County Schools

WINGATE – Bald Eagle Area seniors Tim Gleason (left) andKyle Johnson have been named as Commended Students inthe 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commendedstudents placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5

million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test.

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WINGATE – Congratulations to the BEA Voice of Democ-racy winners (from left) – seated: Kate Snyder; Haley Fur-

row; Krista Frantz; and Gabrielle Davidson; standing – DonTressler, Past Post Commander of Bellefonte VFW Post

1600; Brittany Myers, Nick Carlson, Matthew Fye, and So-cial Studies Instructor Tim Kasper. The theme for the 2011-2012 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition was “Isthere Pride in Serving in Our Military?” All of the BEA stu-

dents received monetary awards for their entries, withGabrielle Davidson placing first, Haley Furrow placing sec-

ond, and Kate Snyder placing third.

BEA Voice of DemocracyWinners

Schlow StoriesBy Amy Debach ConferSTATE COLLEGE - Some of the countless appeal-ing aspects of living in Centre County include its in-ternational culture, bustling art scene, and an arrayof live music choices. On Saturday January 21, anew 12-week series will start at the Schlow libraryin State College that encompasses all of these perks.The series is appropriately named, World StoriesAlive: Tales in Many Tongues.

The series was organized by a partnership betweenthe Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania, SchlowCentre Region Library, Global Connections, and theCenter for Global Studies at Penn State.

Corey Whitesell, the leader of the program, is alsothe FLAP (Foreign Language Assistance Program)Grant director. The FLAP program is in its last yearof a three-year grant. Through this grant, the bookschosen and read for the World Stories Alive series willbe purchased for the Young Scholars and Schlow li-brary. Corey explained that learning a new or foreignlanguage is generally easier for children to compre-hend or pick-up than adults, so the program will begeared for children from ages three to eight, but fam-ilies are more than welcome to attend, participate,and learn.

When asked if Corey is fluent in any language,she listed a variety of languages that she’s street-savvyin speaking. These included French, German, Span-ish, and Italian. Corey added that there are languageprograms for adults starting soon, one being a Turk-ish language class.

Because the Centre County community is so di-verse and full of international culture, the programwill get native and international children, students,or community members interested in learning aboutanother culture or language.

Each week the series will feature a different lan-

guage including Arabic, Russian, and Korean. Start-ing on January 21, the Chinese language will be fea-tured, as the Chinese New Year is coming up. Otherhighlighted languages in the series may be coordi-nated to native celebration days in that culture. TheWorld Stories Alive program will replace the normalone-hour story time slot on Saturdays and the itin-erary will includereading a book, cho-sen by the presen-ters, in the languagechosen that week,followed by a trans-lation of the book,a song from the cul-ture, and an art activ-ity pertaining to thefeatured language. The art activities will be taught ata variety of levels to accommodate the age range ofthe participants.

The program will be made possible by membersof the above groups as well as other international andlocal parents, teachers, and community memberswho are fluent in specific foreign languages. Anothergoal of the program is to structure an experience forthe children that are both understandable and easyto learn.

I’m personally excited for the program to beginbecause I participated in the Global Connections In-ternational Student friendship program when I firstmoved to the area. In the program I met several in-ternational community members including a girlfrom India, with whom I built a lasting friendship.

The World Stories Alive: Tales of Many Tongues se-ries is a positive and structured way for children tobecome aware and familiar with their fellow inter-national students and community members. Forquestions regarding the program, contact CoreyWhitesell (814) 441-4673 or the Schlow Library.

Article & photo by Sam StitzerPenns Valley 10th grader Lauren Eberly believes

there is great pride in serving in America’s militaryservices. She wrote an essay stating her belief for thePotters Mills VFW’s Voice of Democracy essay con-test, and won first place. Her essay was submitted tothe Voice of Democracy district contest, which in-cluded entries from several central Pennsylvaniacounties, and took first place in that contest as well.Now Lauren is headed for the Pennsylvania statecontest in Harrisburg on January 28 to competewith students from all around the state. She couldwin a $1,000 scholarship at the state contest, and ifshe wins that contest will go to the national contest,where she could win up to $30,000.

Two of Lauren’s teachers at Penns Valley HighSchool, Laura Tobias and Sarah Farrant, require theirstudents to enter the essay contest for part of theirgrade in two classes. Between Mrs. Tobias’s Ad-vanced Modern World Studies class and Ms. Far-rant’s College English 10 classes, the VFW received55 essays for judging. The essays are read orally bythe students, then recorded and submitted on com-pact disks. They must be between three and fiveminutes long. Judging criteria are originality (30 per-cent), content (35 percent), and delivery (35 per-cent).

This year’s theme “Is there pride in serving in ourmilitary?” was chosen by the VFW. Lauren’s essaystates that there is great pride in serving in the mili-tary, and she supports her view with examples. Shequoted former presidents Calvin Coolidge andRonald Reagan commenting on the volatility of free-dom and the honor associated with defending it.“Soldiers sacrifice their lives every day for our coun-

try. This is worth taking pride in,” said Lauren in heressay. “We enjoy rights and liberties that few in thisworld have. That does not come without cost,” sheadded. She mentioned Medal of Honor winner, U.S.Army Sgt. Leroy A. Petry, who was shot in both legsand had his hand severed by an exploding grenadein Afghanistan. In spite of his wounds, Sgt. Petry’sonly thought while recovering was getting back intocombat. He displayed an incredible level of pride inserving his country.

She cited George Washington who said "The will-ingness with which our young people are likely toserve in any war, no matter how justified, shall bedirectly proportional to how they perceive the vet-erans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated bytheir nation." Lauren added “In other words, themore we honor our veterans, the more likely eachgeneration will be to stand up and defend this greatnation. We must never forget that there is great pridein serving in our military. By honoring our past andpresent soldiers, we secure our future.”

We wish Laruen Eberly the best of luck in thestate essay competition in Harrisburg.

VFW essay contest winner, Lauren Eberly, (center) withteachers Laura Tobias (left) and Sarah Farrant (right).

Local Student Heading for Statewide Essay Contest

Packing Up for KindergartenBald Eagle Area OpenHouses

On January 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., familieswith children entering kindergarten in September2012 are invited to one of three Bald Eagle Area el-ementary schools for “Packing up for Kindergarten”Parents are invited to learn what they can do to helpprepare their child for kindergarten. Childcare willbe provided.

The Mountaintop Area Elementary SchoolRSVP number is (814) 387-6861. You are welcometo stay for the PTO meeting.

The same event will take place simultaneously atPort Matilda Elementary School, RSVP (814)692-7429 and at Wingate Elementary School,RSVP (814) 355-4872.

The kindergarten preparation event at HowardElementary School is January 19 from 6:30 to 7:30p.m. RSVP (814) 625-2423.


Centre County Schools

DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL2011-2012 Quarter 1GRADE 12:

Toby Allen, Kylie-Lynne Bechdel, Michael Blaylock,Jessica Brobeck, Dustin Coakley, Jonathan Cowher,Rachel Davis, Emily Decker, Morgan Donley, BrittanyEtters, Brooke Fisher, Kyle Frost, Abby Gettig, TimothyGleason, Rochelle Gonzalez, Kelley Hamer, RandallHaynes, Kendra Howell, Kyle Johnson, Taylor Kresovich,Garren Kunes, Kathryn Lyons, Danielle Martz, AngelinaMasteller, Victoria McKean, Edwin McMillin, MaggieMehalko, Sarah Miller, Nathan Neely, Chelsey Poorman,Kristin Pratt, Kodie Vermillion, Alaina Warner.GRADE 11:

Bryan Butler, Katelyn Cramer, Lawrence Flood, Bil-lie-Jo Friedline, Olivia Hardy, Brittany Keith, Evan Kim,Benjamin Leskovansky, Jared Maurer, Mikayla Robison,Douglas Rogers, Richard Spicer, Jacob Taylor, MorganThomas, Marissa Ward. GRADE 10:

Luke Besong, Ellie Chambers, Rosalind Cowan,Abbey Crago, Kayla Crestani, Gabrielle Davidson,Courtney Fisher, Briana Gardner, David Gawryla, JeffreyGleason, Cristen Heaton, Michelle Kachik, KassidyKellerman, Alice Lehota, Zachary Miller, Megan Peters,Stephanie Price, Emily Quick, Courtney Reese, Macken-zie Roan, Cheyenne Smolko, Sarah Torres, LeviVeneziano, Kourtney Vermillion, Jessica Wellar.GRADE 9:

Mackenzie Basalla, Dylan Bathurst, Sarah Blaylock,Jessica Bressler, Hannah Brown, Rylee Butler, MadelineCingle, Christopher Emel, Brandon Gettig, HaleyGiedroc, James Hall, Brittany Lutz, Mitchell McCurdy,Braden Meckley, Katherine Prewitt, Dalton Roberts,Meghan Shiels, A. Kate Snyder, Shanelle Spotts, ClarissaWoomer, Tylor Yarrison.

GRADE 8: Mariah Ballock, Matthew Blaylock, Karina Bloom,

Anthony Climent, Adrianna Cohen, Dallis Dillon, JohnFriedline, Baylee Kachik, Morgan Nyman, Trent Shaw,Sarah Van Cise, Mary Veneziano, Seth Woodring, StoneWoodring.GRADE 7:

Olivia Andrews, Alyssa Askey, Tia Barndt, TessBechdel, Karissa Bittinger, Julia Breining, James Carlson,Julia Cingle, Reyanne Corl, Margaret Cowan, MorganDubbs, Moreta Dyke, Regan Dyke, Jesse Edwards, BrianEgan, Savannah Elder, Whitney Galley, Lacey Geyer,Clayton Giedroc, Amber Guenot, Caleigh Guenot,Madison Hahn, Hannah Hemphill, Haylee Hemphill,Allison Hess, Madelynn Holderman, Luke Holler, AustinHuyett, Joshua Johnson, Luke Jozefick, Karli Koleno,Colton Lucas, Madison Maney, Phoebe McClincy, Sha-nia Moore, Elias Myers, Kayla O’Leary, Christy Pressler,Holden Price, Barry Reiter, Madison Ripka, MadisonRoan, Velanna Skripek, Carson Spence, Ty Walker, SkylerWoodward.GRADE 6:

Michael Bailey, Garret Barnhart, Gabriel Basalla,Elena Batchko, Katelyn Bathurst, Austin Besong, RachelBrown, Cale Burkett, Morgan Chambers, ZacharyChambers, Nolan Climent, Faith Corman, Kaylee Davis,Mark Eminhizer, Jared Gettig, Donald Habovick,Hayleigh Harpster, Charlotte Harris, Dylan Harvey,Noah Hockenberry, Lucas Holderman, Mariah Houck,Mae Hugar, Heather Huyett, Joshua Ishler, Grant King,Seth Koleno, Mackenzie McCloskey, Adazia Mellott,Jacob Michael, Cierrra Miller, Maryn Moore, EmmaMurgas, Alyson Onder, Tiffany Rees, Garrett Rigg, ReileyRobinson, Alice Statham, Nathaniel VanOuse, MariahVeneziano, Kiersten Walker, Courtney Ward, Madison Watkins, Shane Wellar, Brooke Woodward,

Tobi Yarrison.

SECOND HONOR ROLL2011-2012 Quarter 1GRADE 12:

Leigh Baney, Carrie Barnyak, Taylor Cingle, ShayCramer, Tessa Cramer, Carol Fayman, Steven Gawryla,Keirsey Hackenberg, Kendra Howell, Sheri McCloskey,Emilie Rogers, Samantha Wellar.GRADE 11:

Emily Chambers, Dennis Fisher, Travis Giedroc, DaleHaagen, Kaitlyn Laird, Katy Livezey, Cole Long, DustinLyter.GRADE 10:

Joshua Bechdel, Connor Bravis, Colter Conway,Makennah Dyke, Cheyenne Lutz, Cody Mandell, AlyssaMcCartney, Loranna Swabick, Samuel Van Cise.GRADE 9:

Kenny Baney, Jessica Biggans, Nicole Bonsell, JessieJenkins, Brittany Myers.GRADE 8:

Colton Eckenrode, Andrew Onder, Morgan Peters,Sidney Shultz, Logan Webb.GRADE 7:

Harlee Adams, Trevor Barger, Jacob Bloom, JessicaCain, Andrew Cohen, Joseph Gates, Kaitlyn Hall, AlysonMasden, Antonia Masullo, Caylee McCaslin, ZacharyNancarvis, Gavin Schnarrs, Mackenzie Stine, AlexisTurner.GRADE 6:

Shianne Bickle, David Bittinger, Leo Bomboy, AlexisBucha, Kaitlin Carter, Cirstynn Comly, Ashley Conaway,Hunter Etters, Emily Fisher, Derek Henry, Megan Kreso-vich, Brooke Myers, Megan Palmer, Calvin Snyder, SierraWalters, Katelyn Wible.

Bald Eagle Area Middle/Senior High School

Article & photos by Sam StitzerPLEASANT GAP – The Pennsylvania Entrepre-neurship Challenge Competition is a program wherestudents from schools throughout the state work inteams to formulate business plans. Their plans areevaluated by a panel of judges, and the top five plansat the regional level are submitted to a statewidecompetition, sponsored by Economics Pennsylvania,a non-profit organization, founded in 1978. Its staffworks in collaboration with colleges, university andcorporations to help young people develop sensibleeconomic ways of thinking along with vital financialdecision making skills. U.S. Savings Bonds and cashprizes are awarded to winning teams and teachers.

A training workshop for the EntrepreneurshipChallenge Competition was held January 10 at CPIin Pleasant Gap. This local event was created byAllan Darr, President and CEO of ProAct Ltd., amedical instrument development company. Theevent was sponsored by ProAct, Fulton Bank, LionCountry Kia, and Videon Central. Participatingschools were: Bald Eagle Area School District, Belle-fonte Area School District, Central PA Institute ofScience and Technology (CPI), Penns Valley AreaSchool District, Philipsburg-Osceola Area SchoolDistrict, and State College Area School District.

Penns Valley teacher Jane Brooker brought themost students to the workshop with 23 from her In-troduction to Business class. She requires her stu-dents to write a business plan which she grades inlieu of a final exam. This local EntrepreneurshipChallenge Competition began in 2010, and pro-duced a state champion that year when a team fromCPI took the top honors.

Guest speakers/mentors for this event were Mag-gie O’Connor D.Sc., and Loreen Powell Ph.D., bothof whom are Assistant Professors of Business Educa-tion and Information & Technology Managementat Bloomsburg University. The professors instructedthe students on the skills of formulating businessplans, including marketing and sales techniques,business logistics, and cost estimating. They posedquestions, and gave out useful advice to the teams.Using this advice, along with guidance from theirindividual school team coaches, the student teamswill formulate plans for potential businesses. At thecompetition, these plans will be judged based onpracticality, completeness, and their probability ofsuccess in the business world.

In this session, the students brainstormed manyideas for possible businesses. Some examples were: aspecial-occasion cake maker, a T-shirt making busi-ness, a magic show business for parties, a company

that renovates historic buildings, a vendor of TimTebow merchandise, a taxidermy shop, a commercialbathroom-cleaning service, a homemade-candycompany, a car-decal company, and many more cre-ative and interesting ideas.

Allan Darr addressed the group, remarking, “Inany competition, the real result is not the play youcall, but how you execute that play, and that’s trueof businesses.” Darr cited Thomas Edison’s famousquote that “genius is one percent inspiration and 99percent perspiration.” Darr added that “it takes alot of sweat: It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Helikened creating a business plan to laying out a racecourse that you will follow to succeed.

We wish all these creative Centre County studentsthe best of luck in the Entrepreneurship ChallengeCompetition. For more information on the Entre-preneurship Challenge program, contact CarolynShirk at Economics Pennsylvania (570) 975-5149.

CPI Hosts Entrepreneurship Challenge Workshop

Students worked on creating potential business ideas.Jane Brooker conferred with Penns Valley students (L to R)

Kacandra Daniels, Angelica Emel, and Corby Smith.


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Winter Trout FishingBy Eric Taylor-Schmidt

Winter is a good time of year to be out trout fishing in the streams of CentreCounty. There are usually very few fishermen out and sometimes you’ll have thestream to yourself. The trout will feed all winter long and can be caught untilice chokes the stream.

The water at the bottom of the stream is actually moving slower than the waterabove. That is why the trout lay near the bottom when the water is cold. Youneed to get the bait or lure down to the fish because they don’t like to use muchenergy to feed.

There are a wide variety of baits and lures that will work in winter. Some ofthe baits that I’ve found to be effective for winter trout are natural baits like waxworms, mealworms, minnows, and crane fly larva. Crane fly larva and minnowscan be collected from the local streams.

Then, there are the dough-type baits – a simple flour-and-water mixture withfood coloring added to make different colors.

Power Bait is also a very good commercial bait to use and it comes in a widevariety of colors. There are many others, so experiment to find your favorite.

Next, let’s talk about adding weight to the line. You need to use just enoughweight to keep the bait lightly bouncing along the bottom of the stream; toomuch weight will cause lots of hang-ups. Hook sizes should vary depending onthe size of the dough ball. Sometimes the trout like a small dough ball;sometimes a larger one. When using dough baits, I like to put the split-shotweight on the line right by the eye of the hook and make sure the weight andthe hook are completely covered with the dough. When using natural bait, I putthe weight on the line about a foot away from the hook.

When you find a stream you’d like to fish, look for places where the trout willstay in the winter. Look for the deeper holes – also holes that have logs in themor some other type of cover for the fish. Under waterfalls is a great place to findwinter trout.

In the slower moving water, be careful how you approach the stream. Goslowly toward your casting position. Cast upstream from where you think thetrout will be and don’t let it splash on the water on top of the fish’s location.Trout are easily spooked in the wintertime. I recommend you use fluorocarbonline; it is very had for the fish to see. Use line in the two- to four-pound test cat-egory.

Fishing in the winter can be challenging, lots of fun, and good eating, too.Trout out of cold water are very tasty because the flesh is firmer and not as strongtasting as it is when caught in warmer water.

There are many good winter trout streams in Centre County. Check the FishCommission Web site for approved trout waters in your area.

Eric Taylor-Schmidt is a local fly fisherman, hunter, arborist, and outdoor enthu-siast.

Can Dogs Be Vegetarians?By Toni Duchi

Most people say that dogs need meat to be healthy. But the accurate statementis that dogs need high-quality protein to be healthy.

Some vegetarian dog owners want their dogs to be vegetarian too, but is ithealthy and is it even doable? Yes, it is, with certain simple provisions. Dogsdon't absolutely need meat to be healthy.

Some people who choose to be vegetarian are opposed to the killing of animalsfor food; others are embracing vegetarianism for economic and environmentalreasons. In A Diet for a New America, John Roberts notes, "A reduction in meatconsumption is the most potent single act we can take to halt the destruction ofour environment and preserve our precious natural resources."

Raising animals for food requires massive amounts of water and other re-sources and consumes more than 70 percent of the grains we grow. Reducingthe amount of meat we eat can make a positive impact on the global environ-ment. Unlike cats, which are true carnivores and require very specific nutritionalsupplementation if on a vegetarian diet, dogs are omnivores and will do quitewell on a vegetarian diet as long as their basic nutritional needs are met. It shouldbe noted, however, that dogs don't adapt as well to vegan diets, so eggs shouldbe considered a good source of protein.

If you should choose to try a vegetarian diet for your dog, you can eitherchoose a good-quality commercial vegetarian dog food (yes, they do exist), orprepare your own. A diet based on beans, whole grains, eggs and soy productsshould meet your dog's nutritional needs as long as you maintain the proper bal-ance of 30 to 60 percent protein and 30 to 60 percent carbohydrates, plus dietaryfats.

Calcium supplements are vital in any homemade diet, and a good multivita-min containing Vitamin B12 may be necessary for vegetarian dogs. Variety isimportant in any diet, but it is especially important in a vegetarian diet to preventnutritional deficiencies or excesses.

Eggshells are an excellent and convenient form of calcium carbonate that oftenend up in the garbage. Bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or for 1-2minutes in a microwave to kill any bacteria such as salmonella. Store the shellsin the refrigerator and grind them in either a coffee grinder or with a mortar andpestle before adding them to your dog's food. One large eggshell provides ap-proximately 2,000 milligrams of calcium; one eggshell per 40-60 pounds of bodyweight is adequate. If you are feeding your dog a commercial dog food alongwith whole foods, you don't need to add the eggshell powder since most com-mercial products already have an excessive amount of calcium. Another greatsource of calcium is cottage cheese or yogurt.

Keep in mind as well that if you are feeding your dog raw plants, (broccoli,cauliflower, carrots, etc.) be sure to at least partially cook the vegetables beforeserving. Dogs' intestinal tract is not set up to break down the hard cell walls ofplants. The partial "digestion" of veggies needs to happen with either partialcooking or in grinding them up and serving them as a glob of veggies on top oftheir other food.

Toni Duchi is a member of Nittany Greyhounds' board of directors and author of"The Practical Hound: Better Choices for a Healthier Dog." Send questions to [email protected]. If you have questions about retired racing greyhound adoption, goto www.nittanygreys.org.

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Warm Memories of a Snowy DilemmaBy Cheryl Edwards

I’ve never made any claims of driving prowess. I got lucky and took the testa few days before they added parallel parking to the mix and I’ve never learnedthat skill. I am skittish when merging and I have inherited my mother’s overdonefear of winter driving. Snow is pretty, but I prefer to avoid driving anywhere nearit and I was reminded why not long after arriving in Bellefonte last winter. Luck-ily, if you’ve got to get into a car-jam, Centre County is a good place to do it.

It was a quick drive and really should have been simple. MM (aka myboyfriend) was getting his car inspected at a shop near our home. There wasn’tsnow falling but it had snowed recently, the piles that were omnipresent last win-ter had grown, and the wind wasn’t helping them stay neat. I hadn’t yet learnedthat drivers leaving the shop tend to pull a bit farther to the left than they reallyshould, often occupying a bit of the Enter lane themselves. I overshot, thinkingthe lane was wider than it is and that the pavement was just obscured by blowingsnow. I ended up with my wheels spinning, quite firmly stuck in a grassy, slopedarea turned snowy hill.

I highly recommend getting stuck in front of a shop, if you feel the need todo so at all. MM knew the shop had a chain and an SUV so he went in to gettheir help. I was only alone in the car for about five minutes while they got mov-ing. In that brief time, three separate drivers stopped to offer assistance as theysuccessfully avoided my “sand trap.”

This alone was a bit new after years in the standoffish Boston suburbs,but it was the last offer that really impressed me. A group of three teenage boyswere gassing up and two came over to share the driver’s offer to hook my car upand pull it out. There were polite and genuine. By that time, MM was walkingback and I told them I was taken care of but they watched to make sure beforeheading out.

In my experience, teenage boys rarely stop for anything other than food or ateenage girl. I am neither a sandwich nor a cheerleader. I suppose I was still learn-ing – they raise ’em good out here.

So a thank you to the anonymous boys and a bigger thank you to the parentsand the community that instilled values in the young men. I know my snow-phobic mom will be happy to know I’m in good hands if I get into trouble in aless convenient spot than the garage’s driveway.

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It’s Lucky St. Knut’s Day!Throw your Christmas tree out a windowBy Amy DebachConfer

If you’re interested in superstition, this particular Fri-day is one of three Friday the 13ths in 2012, which isalso a leap year! If not, it is also simply January 13 inthe United States, or St. Knut’s Day in Sweden and Nor-way.

King Knut, who was Sweden’s king from 1080 to1086, suggested that the Christmas season should runa full 20 days after Christmas Day. Twenty days afterChristmas day is called Tjugondedag Knut (translatedas the twentieth day).

Lore also claims that Canute Lavard was murdered after wanting the role ofKing and miraculous occurrences happened around his grave which then af-forded him a sainthood role. His feast day became January 13 and may also ex-plain the celebration on this particular January day.

An old saying proclaims, “The twentieth-day drives the Yule out,” which wastaken quite literally by people on Knut’s day. Christmas trees and the leftoverdebris from celebrations of the season were literally swept out doors and windowsand some claim to tap the walls to get rid of trolls, Christmas ghosts, and theinfamous “Nuuttipukki or Joulupukki (which translates as Christmas Goat),who unlike the modern jolly and happy Santa Claus, was a scary man whodressed as a goat and entered homes demanding leftover food and alcohol fromthe celebrations to “sweep out Christmas.” Although the lore is still passed down,today there is a positive connotation surrounding this character.

Although some of these traditions are older practice, some can be seen in mod-ern day celebrations. Some practices included lighting the Christmas tree for thelast time then carefully dismantling it while the children eat the left over candiesand cookies which adorned the tree. This can be turned in to quite a celebrationby singing songs and dancing. Once the tree is disassembled, the people attend-ing the celebration throw the tree into the snow, traditionally out a window,while wishing it and the Christmas season a final farewell. Some will dispose ofthe tree by gathering several together and lighting them on fire. Simply anotherway of creating a gathering or celebration!

Before knowing anything of the Knut’s Day celebrations, three years ago myhusband and I began hosting an annual Christmas-tree burning party. This year,after researching Knut’s day, our celebration will take on a whole new meaning!If your tree is still standing, think of this celebration when taking it down. Maybeyou too will start a new tradition!

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Weight Watchers Open HouseSPRING MILLS – All are invited to an open house at the new Penns ValleyWeight Watchers meeting place – the Spring Mills EMS building. The openhouse starts at 4 p.m. January 23. This open house kicks off the new yearin their new location. There will be prizes, free samples, recipes, and specialsales. They will take questions from members and those who want to join.There will also be a Weight Watchers meeting starting at 6 p.m. to helpnew members get off to a great start.

New Year, new au-thor. Russian authorAlina Bronsky’s TheHottest Dishes of theTartar Cuisine was onthe “staff pick” shelfin a book store that Ivisited over Christmas

weekend. I always check that area in a book store;not only do you get some good ideas, but it givesyou a feel for the people working there.

The clerk warned me that it would appeal to any-one who had a dark sense of humor. Naturally Ibrought it home with me and found out that she wasright.

Rosa Achmetowna has just learned that her 17-year-old daughter, “stupid Sulfa,” is pregnant andnot aware of who the father is or how it happened.Rosa tries everything that she knows to avoid thebirth, and some things that she is not sure about,but the baby is born.

To Rosa’s delight baby Aminat is a true Tartar andbecomes the most important thing in the newgrandmother’s life. What follows is Rosa’s fight towin Aminat away from inept Sulfa.

It does not take the reader long to realize thatmaybe Rosa Achmetowna is not a very reliable nar-rator. Nobody around her lives up to her expecta-tions of perfection – nobodyexcept herself.

Her husband Kalganowspends his time at work and inthe nearby park contemplatingdeath. Sulfa knows nothingabout taking care of herself, letalone a baby. Her neighbor isfat and lazy. None of them willlisten to her expert advice.

Through manipulation, bribes, and a sleazy Ger-man who has noticed Aminat – now a wild and will-ful teenager, Rosa gets herself, her daughter, and hergranddaughter out of Russia and into Germany

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Art Alliance Offers Winter ClassesLEMONT – Art Alliance in Lemont is starting a new series of winterclasses and workshops this month. If you are interested in any of these,call (814) 234-2740 or e-mail [email protected]. Classes that do notreceive sufficient registrations will be cancelled. Some classes require youto buy and bring supplies or materials. These start the week of January16.

Watercolors – Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. for six weeks with Jeff Mathison –Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting. The class is for begin-ning and intermediate students. Instruction is individually oriented. Fee:$80 members; $90 non-members

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Water Media & Collage – Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. for six weeks withRuth Kemper – Develop a richly layered approach using acrylics, medi-ums, gesso, and a great variety of papers to create a personal vocabulary.Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Realist Drawing Foundations – Tuesdays 5 to 8 p.m. for six weekswith Veronica Winters – This class focuses on basic concepts in realistdrawing. While advanced students work on their separate projects, be-ginners start out with simple shapes/objects to draw from. Teens 14+ arewelcome. Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

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Soroptimist’s Celebrate 25th AnniversaryBy Linda WilsonSTATE COLLEGE – On December 6, Soroptimist International of CentreCounty celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Atherton Hotel in State College.Special guests included Deb Cook, Gov.-Elect of the North Atlantic Region andformer members Karen Trennepohl, MD (SICC founder and charter president),Sue Wolfe, Harrisburg (also a Charter Member) and Susan Blauer, Ellen Bryant,Debra Ellis, all former members from State College.

President Gloria Gladd welcomed everyone. Guests and charter members wereintroduced. A copy of the charter and first scrapbook were on display. The SilverAnniversary cake was cut by President Gladd and Karen Trennepohl.

Mrs. Trennepohl presented a check to the club for $250 and encouraged usto continue our service to the community. She mentioned that she was wearingthe same dress she wore for the chartering 25 years ago! Gov.-Elect Deb Cookcongratulated us on our 25 years of service to Centre County and President Glo-ria led us in a champagne toast.

Stocking Stuffers for the girls at Stormbreak Group Home were placed underthe tree in the dining room and delivered for Christmas. Also, the club sponsoreda family from the Women’s Resource Center. A donation basket was passed atthe party. Gifts were purchased by members Kathy Mayberry and Kay Strouseand taken to the Center in time for Christmas.

Fiona Adams & Carol Walsh presented a quiz on the 25-year history of SI ofCentre County with giftsfor the winners.

Soroptimist is an inter-national volunteer organ-ization for business andprofessional women whowork to improve the livesof women and girls inlocal communities andthroughout the world.For information on howto join call Linda Wilsonat (814) 234-0658 or e-mail at [email protected].

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Help United Way Meet CommunityNeeds Donate before January 31 deadlineSTATE COLLEGE – Campaign co-chairs, Scott Lamb and Hugh Mose an-nounced that Centre County United Way is getting closer and closer to meetingthis year’s community need. “On December 18, 2011 – just three weeks ago –we announced that donations were low for this campaign. In the 21 days sincethen we have added $233,615 to the total raised,” stated Lamb. “Our communityis truly amazing.”

“This year we did things a little differently than we have in the past,” Moseadded. “We asked the agencies to tell us what they need to keep their serviceslevel in the face of drastic cuts from state and federal funding. That amount is$2,500,000. We knew it wouldn’t be easy in this economy but we also knew thatthe people who need these programs don’t have it easy.”

Tammy Gentzel, CCUW executive director said, “Our goal this year is to helpas many people in our community as we possibly can. And with the help of ded-icated volunteers we have raised over $1.9 million dollars. I know that togetherwe can get even closer to meeting the need in the next three weeks.”

The 2011 Centre County United Way campaign wraps up on January 31.Donations are still being solicited. Contact CCUW at 238-8283 or give onlineat www.ccunitedway.org to be a part of this community-wide effort.

PennDOT Centers Closed for MLK Day The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver li-

cense and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will beclosed Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16 in observance of Mar-tin Luther King Jr. Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and servicesonline through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Web site,www.dmv.state.pa.us.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-7 and include driver’s licenseand photo ID renewals; vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services;changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; andexam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

Helping Cancer SurvivorsLook Good Now & Feel Better LaterBy Portia T. WebbSTATE COLLEGE – As part of the, “Look Good Feel Better” campaign, TheAmerican Cancer Society of Centre County is offering free monthly workshopsto cancer survivors. Workshops are conducted to help women keep up a self-confidence-raising beauty routine during and after cancer treatment.

“The workshop is facilitated by a trained cosmetologist to teach women whoare going through active treatment. Kits are donated with high-end products in-cluding make-up care. These are small techniques that help patients feel betterabout themselves. It’s a new year and we hope you canfeel like a new you!” said Jenn Schweighauser, Commu-nity Health Initiatives Representative for the AmericanCancer Society of Centre County.

Wig professional, Janise Crow, has facilitated the work-shops for six years. Crow enjoys the relationships she hasbuilt through her consultations and fondly recalls a cancersurvivor feeling pretty again, after experiencing the work-shop. Attendees can expect to learn more about skin careand hair maintenance.

“It’s an area I know a lot about and I’m happy to shareit,” remarked Crow. “Oftentimes women lose all of theirhair and not having eyebrows is pretty noticeable, soladies like to know how to make them look natural andwe teach them to do that.”

Sessions are two hours and a time for sharing and con-sultation; either one-on-one or group style. Make-up kitswill be provided as well as tutorials for wig fittings andtying head turbans.

Mindful of the stressors that accompany chemo-ther-apy and cancer treatment, Crow would most like womento come away with a sense of personal pride and confi-dence in both their inner and outer feminine beauty.

“How many of us actually get a day for ourselves? It’s free and my focus willbe on her. There will be tips she will learn that can be helpful to her, even if shechooses not to wear the makeup now,” Crow said.

Anyone interested in attending should contact the American Cancer Society#1-888-227-5445.

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By Karen DabneyBELLEFONTE--To begin the new year, the Belle-fonte Art Museum is hosting Speak Peace, a thought-provoking traveling exhibit of Vietnamese children'sdrawings focused on the themes of war and peace,and American poems inspired by the drawings. Themuseum held an opening reception on Sunday, Jan-uary 8 for Speak Peace and two additional newshows, Sharon McCarthy's photographs of VietNam, and Ruth Talman Kazez's mixed-media paint-ings.

Created by children aged four to 15, the 34 draw-ings were reproduced from submissions to the an-nual art contests on war and peace sponsored by theWar Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam. Accompanying each drawing are one to threeAmerican poems based on the images, which werewritten during a national call for the poems hostedby Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center.

The show is intended to spread "the healing andreconciliation that can be achieved through sharing,exchanging and discussing the arts by war's survivorsand inheritors," said Dr. Edward Tick in a writtenstatement. Tick is the co-director of Soldier's Heart,a non-profit veteran's return and healing organiza-tion, which is one of the exhibit sponsors.

The children's drawings include pastoral and joy-ful images representing peace, and scenes of war andits aftermath.

In her poem, Reverse Folds, Heidi Hart of SaltLake City wrote, "How long to wait for peace, forgrief's slow work to mold into a shape the palm canhold, as delicate as wings?" in reaction to TogetherProtect Peace, 15-year-old Ta Thank Khue's drawingof an origami crane made by five different coloredhands.

"We are all trapped behind the bars of war....Warand hatred will keep us behind the bars," RoxanneLasker-Hall of Cleveland, Ohio wrote in her poem,Bars, in response to 14-year-old Nguyen MinhTram's drawing, We Are All Put In Jail. Tram de-picted war as a gray and black prison with bombsfalling, and the prisoners as the only touches ofcolor.

No trace of war is visible in Sharon McCarthy'scharming, idyllic color photographs of Vietnamesepeople and scenery taken during a trip just after Sep-tember 11, 2001. McCarthy, a Zion artist whoworks primarily in pastel and collage, also con-structed the exhibit's "Speak Your Peace" Tree, alarge paper collage which invites the viewer to addtheir own wishes for peace, written on leaves thatcan be attached to the tree. "Part of this exhibit isfor people to participate in the healing process," shesaid.

In the Community Gallery, Ruth Talman Kazezof State College displayed seven large mixed-mediapaintings. She created her atmospheric, monumentalimages of animals and people with pastels andacrylic washes. Some of the paintings included areasof collage.

Continuing the museum's tradition of art work-shops on first Sundays, Boalsburg artist HarrietRosenberg taught young visitors the art of paper cut-ting on January 8. In February, Rosenberg will dis-play photographs in the Community Gallery fromTanzania and Mexico, and from two of her series,Home Girl and Home Front Heros: Women in WW II.

Speak Peace and the Viet Nam photos will be ondisplay through February 27. The Kazez paintingscan be seen through January. The museum, at 133Allegheny Street in Bellefonte, is open Friday

through Sunday from 1 to 4:30 pm, and admissionis free. For more information call (814) 355-4280or visit bellefontemuseum.org.

Speaking Peace at the Bellefonte Art Museum

(photo supplied by Bellefonte Art Museum)In the Flower Market shows a festive, peaceful Vietnamese

marketplace.

(photo supplied by Bellefonte Art Museum)Peaceful Country is an idyllic image of a peaceful Vietnamese

village, a flute player and an ox.

(photo supplied by Bellefonte Art Museum)Together Protect Peace by Ta Thank Khue.

(photo by Karen Dabney)Art teacher Harriet Rosenberg of Boalsburg teaches Evelyn

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Article & photos by Sam StitzerThe Penns Valley area was well represented at the

96th annual Pennsylvania Farm show in Harrisburgthis week. Several Penns Valley residents competedin animal shows on Friday, January 6, a day beforethe show’s official opening.

Eleven-year-old Terrill Treaster, son of Clifton andNicole Treaster of Colyer, showed his one-and-a-half-year-old Shorthorn heifer, named Queen. Al-though he’s just 11 years old, Terrill is no stranger tothe show arena, having been showing animals sincehe was about four years old. Terrill said that the an-imals are judged by their physique, their walk, and

general demeanor in the show ring. He spent a lotof time grooming his heifer and bull for the show.

Adam Ross of Spring Mills was right beside theTreasters in the animal pen area. Adam owns ninecows, including six purebreds. Adam showed hisnine-month-old bull named A.R. Hotfuze for thefirst time that day, and took a respectable fifth placeout of nine entries.

Later that afternoon, Gerald Allebach of Winder-mere Farms in Gregg Township showed hisPercheron Stallion, named Candy Man in the drafthorse halter competition. Candy Man was bred fromthe Allebach’s world champion quality stock, and helooks the part of a champion. Candy Man took theblue ribbon easily, even though it was his first show,having been in training only since October, 2011.Gerald’s son Abraham was also showing his

Percheron horse in the show, taking third place.On Sunday, January 8, Gerald and his wife

Melissa Allebach hitched their Percherons up to theirbeautiful black and red wagon for the six-, four-, andthree-horse (unicorn) hitch classes in the DraftHorse competition. They won second place in thesix- and three-horse hitch classes, and took the firstplace ribbon in the four-horse hitch class. AnotherPenns Valley area horse farm, Sky View II, run byPatrick Cole of Spring Mills, took third place in thethree-horse class. Congratulations to the Allebachsand Coles for their excellent performance in theseevents!

In another area of the Farm Show Complex, thefood court, I ran into an old friend, Bob Corman ofCentre Hall. Bob was selling pizza for the Pennsyl-vania Future Farmers of America (FFA). Bob saidthe pizza was “Pennsylvania Preferred,” meaning thatall the ingredients were grown or manufactured inPennsylvania. Pennsylvania Preferred is a marketingprogram sponsored by the Pennsylvania Departmentof Agriculture. Bob mentioned that about 300members of the FFA were being employed at theFarm Show Complex serving food and performingother tasks during the show, and that their wages willgo to their respective school chapters to be used asscholarship funds.

And so at this writing, the Farm Show is in fullswing. It is the largest indoor agricultural event inAmerica, attracting thousands of participants andvisitors. We are proud to see so many of people fromour area being such an integral part of this greatevent!

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MADE IN CENTRE COUNTY, USA

By Ken HullEven before I started working on my going LOCAL! books (An Adventurer’s

Guide to Unique Eats, Cool Pubs & Cozy Cafés of Central Pennsylvania), I had adesire to support locally owned places rather than the chains. Maybe it was be-cause I grew up in a household where my dad and mom ran their own smallbusiness (Hull's Floor Covering). I don’t know for sure, but during the writingand publication of my books, the whole idea of going and living local totally hithome for me.

In the introduction to my books I write “It’s amazing, once you get out andexplore, how many locally owned places you can find doing so many wonderfulthings. We are so blessed here in central PA. Men, women, and families whohave committed their lives, talents, and passions bring you eats and drinks ofgreat taste and freshness. Their businesses are good for the community, and bysupporting them you ensure their future. And if you take the time to explorethese places and the bounty of central PA, you can even have fun and life-en-riching experiences too. “

However, I found that going local was more than just eating and drinking.Throughout central PA there are many locally owned businesses that encompassevery aspect of life and need – from your local barbershop and hardware store toretail shops and services of all kinds – all owned and operated by our friends,neighbors, and community members.

Our economy is still reeling from the hit it took in 2009, and since my firstbook debuted in 2007, more than 10 places closed their doors because they justcouldn’t hang on. It’s tough out there my friends, but we all can help by simplysupporting our locals. The chain and box stores are a relatively new thing withinthe past 40+ years, and the Internet is practically brand new. How in the worlddid people survive before that? I’ll tell you how, by shopping and getting servicesat locally owned stores, shops, pharmacies, and other businesses, as well as diningat local restaurants, pubs, or cafés. Going local is not a new concept. It’s the waythings were, and the way they should be now and into the future.

By supporting local businesses you keep your money local and keep thatmoney cycling back through the community (not out of state or off shore). Youusually get a way better product and your business is way more appreciated. Tothe sole proprietor, you are not just a number or demographic, you are theirlivelihood. They depend on us – let’s depend on them. Shop local, eat and drinklocal, support local farmers, and visit local attractions.

We’re all in this together. Let’s stick together and go local!

Ken Hull is a local author, artist, biker, and "adventure eater"living the life inhistoric Boalsburg Villag. His books are available locally and at www.goingLO-CALpa.com. Email him at [email protected].

Let’s “Go Local” Together

By Sandie BiddleSupporting our local

artists certainly fits thisweek’s theme. We havemany talented artists inall mediums who havechosen to create for ushere in Centre County.The story of VeronicaWinters is especiallyheart-warming.

Native of Russia,Veronica Winters (bornGrigorashvily) was bornin 1976 in Safonovo,Smolensk Region. Shespent her childhood inZelenograd, a suburb ofMoscow. Veronica alwaysthought of herself as anartist but with the col-lapse of the Soviet Unionshe was forced to pursuea different career and re-ceived her Bachelor’s de-gree in BusinessAdministration from Zelenograd Business College, a joint venture of the MoscowInstitute of Electronic Engineering and the University of Tulsa.

In 1995-1996 she was awarded a scholarship and studied at the University ofTulsa for two semesters. Married at the age of 19Veronica immigrated to the United States in 1997where she joined her husband Max Fomitchev afteralmost a year of separation. Only in the United StatesVeronica could fully explore her artistic abilities andstarted taking courses first at the Tulsa CommunityCollege and then in 2003 completing her Bachelor’sof Fine Art degree at the Oklahoma State University.From the very beginning colored pencil was Veronica’smedium of choice and she has shown formidable skill.Her colored pencil works has always displayed aston-ishing detail and deep saturated colors.

In 2005 Veronica has adopted her new name –Veronica Winters – and has completed her Master’sof Fine Art degree in painting at the PennsylvaniaState University. Today Veronica paints in her studioas well as teaches art. Veronica currently teaches at theArt Alliance of Central PA and the Galaxy, art-in-ed-ucation program in Pennsylvania. She always wel-comes new students to study painting and drawing inher studio.

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I thoroughly enjoy reading themagazine and look forward toeach week's edition. The ar-ticles about local youth areespecially noteworthy. Toooften our young people don'tget the credit they so greatlydeserve.Thank you.Joan Pecht



By Brian E Bassett and Sandie BiddleA number of Centre County entrepreneurs and

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Bellefonte Farmers’ Market deals exclusively withhomemade or home-grown products. Their offeringsinclude vegetables, cheese and raw milk, meat, soap,eggs, baked goods, flowers, and pet treats, to namea few.Black Hawk Nursery – Dave Ziegler

Blue Hawk Nursery’s primary business is buildingwater features and gardens – incorporating rainwaterharvesting systems which use roof runoff to furnishwater.

“This water can also be used to wash decks, supply

water gardens, etc.,” Ziegler explained. “We’re intothe green era of water gardens (water being our mostvaluable resource); and I work with the Central PAInstitute of Technology as a horticultural advisor.”Fox Hill Gardens – John Allegar

Fox Hill Gardens lays claim to 21 years’ excellentcustomer service backed up with 85 collective yearsof horticultural and landscaping experience.

“We proudly deliver excellent prices, plantingsand arrangements,” said Allegar. “We offer an im-pressive, unrivaled Japanese-maple selection in Cen-tre County, and perhaps throughout PA; and asuperior native-plant shade collection. Customerscan visit our display garden to view the plants we sellin a landscaped layout to help them evaluate matureplants.”Musser Farms – Tom Musser

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“The question I getasked most is, ‘Which oilis the most popular?’ andmy answer is always ‘Themost popular scent is theone you like themost!’ It's amazing howeasily a scent can re-mind you of a specialmemory or your favoritetime of the year.”Shuey's Market – Felix

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cluding flowers, bedding plants and baskets fromtheir greenhouses that effectively extend the growingseasons.

“We offer locally grown products, with freshnessand quality that you can’t buy at box-type stores,”promised Shuey.Wave it Now – Bill Pantle

Wave-It-Now is a PSU paw-print shaped seatcushion that fans can take to games and use as ahand waver. It can be ordered without the hand-in-sertion slit.

“Wave-It-Now is a product of MISC-PA, Ltd.,LLC,” Pantle said. “My daughter, Liz, first came upwith the idea of using the four-toed Nittany LionPaw logo on a combination seat cushion/waver usingclosed-cell foam that repels water and has a smooth

surface to accept qual-ity screen printing. Wehope to increase salesthrough area businessoutlets.”Woodring’s FloralGardens – DaveWoodring

Woodring’s FloralGardens will celebrateits 90th anniversary in2012.

“Our family hasbeen selling qualityplants, flowers andarrangements for fourgenerations – ‘makingpeople’s days,’ since1922,” Woodringproudly stated. “Flow-ers brighten things up,even in the saddest oftimes.”

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Attention Local Sports

Fans, Parents and Athletes!!

By David KurtzSix paddlers from Central Pennsylvania journeyed

to Lyons, CO to train and compete in the 2011North American Junior Olympics Festival. FromBellefonte were junior paddler Ethan Van Horn,junior-16 paddler Ethan Diefenbach, and Cadetpaddlers Evelyn Van Horn and Chance Blakeslee.State College’s cadet paddler Sarah Mosier andLewistown’s cadet paddler Keegan McChesney com-peted. Chief Coach Dave Kurtz was accompaniedby assistants Mark Van Horn and Daryl Blakeslee.All these local paddlers represented the Mach OneSlalom Team.

The activities were held on the St.Vrain River, aclass II stream. They started with the Zip Slalom, arelatively easy course designed to get the kidswarmed up, with only a dozen gates. After severaldays of training and activities, the downriver racewas held, a three-mile course that ended at theslalom location. Downstream there was a nice holethat was used for the freestyle competition. The finalevent was the Championship Slalom, a 20-gatecourse with several challenging spots for the boaters.

Ethan Van Horn had perhaps the best competi-tion for his slalom activities. In the Zip Slalom his41.5-second run took third place behind Dane Jack-son of Walling, TN, 40.3 and Andre Sanborn, SanMarcos, TX. In the Championship Slalom heworked into the silver position in 108.9 seconds.Van Horn won the junior downriver race (in aslalom kayak) in 25:51 minutes with Sanborn takingsecond in 26:17 minutes.

Ethan Diefenbach took third in the junior-16kayak class in the Zip Slalom that featured 13 pad-dlers. His time of 46.6 in the Zip Slalom was aheadof three others in the high 40’s times. Winner of thisclass was Ryley Penner of Alberta, Canada withSpencer Huff of Lyons, CO in second. Penner wonthe Championship Slalom in 111.1 seconds butDiefenbach slipped to eighth place with 145.5 sec-onds. Diefenbach took fourth in the downriver in26:43 minutes, won by Penner in 25:47. Diefenbachtook 10th place in the FreeStyle competition.

In the slalom activities, cadet paddlers SarahMosier and Evy Van Horn split their results. Mosierwas second in the women's kayak class, Zip Slalom,in 50.5 seconds to Van Horn's 52.3 seconds. ChelseaEasley of Wimberley, TX won the class in 50.0 sec-onds. Later in the Championship Slalom Easley wonin 124.4. Here Van Horn took second place in 130.6and Mosier was third in 147.1. There were six girlsin this class.

The two girls slipped into a doubles canoe, takinga solid second place in both races. Their 127-secondscore in the Zip was behind the winner’s score of 113seconds, taken by Sage Donnelly and Chelsea Easley.By the time the Championship slalom took place the

local crew really challenged the western pair whenthey scored a 228-second run to the other’s 226 sec-onds.

In the Downriver Race Evy Van Horn and SarahMosier took second and third place, respectivelywith times of 26:35 and 27:26 minutes. Winner ofthis race was Lissy Methorst of Alberta, Canada witha time of 26:29 minutes.

Chance Blakeslee took third in the cadet class inthe Zip Slalom in 54.6 seconds. The top two placesin this class were taken by Jordan Sherman ofRockville, MD, 44.8 seconds and Aaron Mermel-stein of Washington DC, 47.2 seconds. By the timethe Championship slalom came about Blakeslee hadslipped to fifth place with a 156.9 second score. Mc-Chesney's inexperience gave him the ninth place inboth the Zip and Championship Slaloms but heshowed great improvement. His two respectivescores were 129 and 247 seconds.

The cadet boys also worked the doubles canoeclass. Blakeslee teamed with Cody Achatz fromWausau, WI and won the doubles class in the ZipSlalom with a score of 127 seconds. They repeatedthat result in the Championship Slalom with a 307second score. During the training period McChes-ney convinced the cadet paddler, Ben Young to pad-dle with him and they took third place in theChampionship Slalom in 499 seconds. Young was alone kid from Oakland, CA.

In the Downriver Race Blakeslee took third placein 26:38 seconds. Sherman and Mermelstein againtook the top two places with times of 26:25 and26:28 minutes. McChesney moved up to seventhplace with 27:44 minutes. Blakeslee also competedin the FreeStyle and earned seventh place.

At the conclusion individual and team awardswere calculated Evy Van Horn and Sarah Mosierwere nearly tied at 18 and 17 points, respectively,taking eighth and ninth places.

The boys’ top point getter was JP Griffith with 46points. He earned the Paddle Meister Award. DaneJackson and Andre Sanborn were second and thirdwith 38 and 28 points, respectively. The Mach Oneboy paddlers scoring points were 5th place CodyAchatz, 26; 10th place Chance Blakeslee, 18 points;21st place Ethan Van Horn, 12 points; 27th placeEthan Diefenbach, 7 points; and 32nd place KeeganMcChesney with 6 points.

A new award this year, the Dave Kurtz Sportsman-ship Award was won by Spencer Huff of Lyons, CO.

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Just a reminder that with the all the sports goingon in the county, its especially important that I getthe input of all of you as I am bound to miss manyof those who are deserving of recognition in their re-spective sports. No sport should go unnoticed orworse yet, unplayed. You can even submit your ownname and deny it to your friends and teammates.

Please feel free to contact me at my email address:[email protected] regarding yoursports story as well as a phone number where youcan be reached if needed. You can also post yourideas for a story or a recap of your game on the Cen-tre County Sports page on Facebook.

In order to make the Centre County Gazette thepaper of the people, I need you, the people to pro-vide the best sports coverage around.

Good luck to all you in your respective sports.Hopefully I will run into you at a sporting eventsometime and it will be you I will be covering.

Les BarnhartSports Editor

Assistant Track and FieldCoach2011-2012 Spring Season

Bellefonte Area School District is seeking appli-cations for the position of Assistant Track and FieldCoach. Prior experience in coaching Track and Fieldis preferred.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, applica-tion, and current Criminal Background (Act 34),Child Abuse History (Act 151) clearances along withcurrent TB test result to:

Bellefonte Area School DistrictHuman Resources Department 318 N. Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Applications will be accepted until the position is

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ATTENTION: Wingate Softball Parents and players

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By Matt MasulloAnd then there were eight. Hopefully our picks

weren’t taken to your bookie, and if they were, weapologize. Our picks were as lousy as the play of theSteelers secondary. Here are the recaps from WildCard Weekend.

Cincinnati at Houston Arian Foster proved his worth as not only a top

tier fantasy football running back, but a top runningback in the NFL, as he torched the Bengals defensefor 153 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Healso caught three passes for 29 yards to help lead theTexan charge over the Bengals. Andre Johnsoncaught five passes, including a 40-yard touchdownfrom T.J. Yates in 31-10 AFC Wild Card victory.

The win is the first in Texans history (they cameinto the league in 2002). The loss by the Bengals ex-tends one of the longest losing streaks in NFL play-off history, as the last playoff win for the Bengalsorganization came in 1990. This Sunday, the Texanswill head to Baltimore to take on the AFC’s numbertwo seed in the Ravens.

Detroit at New OrleansAt the end of the first half, the Detroit Lions held

a 14-10 lead over the high octane New OrleansSaints offense. They turned the Saints over two timesin the first half, or one third as many turnovers asthey had the entire season. In the second half, theSaints scored at will, with Devery Henderson catch-ing a 41-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees onthe Saints first possession, Jimmy Graham haulingin a three-yard touchdown pass and RobertMeachem grabbing a 56-yarder where he foundhimself wide open midway through the fourth quar-ter, as the Saints blew out the Lions, 45-28.

For the Lions, Matthew Stafford and Calvin John-son proved that the Lions are capable of being a highpowered offense as well, with Stafford throwing for

380 yards to go along with three scores and two in-terceptions. Megatron caught 12 passes for 211yards and two touchdowns.

On the night, the Saints rolled up a record (noshock here) 626 total offensive yards. Brees tossedfor 466 yards and three touchdowns, while missingon only ten of his 46 pass attempts. Marques Col-ston led all Saints receivers with seven catches for120 yards, while Meachem had four catches for 111yards. On the ground, Darren Sproles ran for 51yards and two scores. The Saints will travel to thenumber two seed San Francisco 49ers on Saturdayto take their offensive show on the road against oneof the best defenses in football.

Atlanta at New YorkThe New York Giants rushed for 172 yards on 31

attempts on Sunday; so much for being the worstrushing offense in professional football, as the Giantsdemolished the Falcons, winning 24-2 in an NFCWild Card matchup.

Matt Ryan and the Falcons were timid from thestart of the game, and the play calling was conserva-tive to say the least. Matt Ryan threw for 199 yards,Michael Turner rushed for only 41 yards on 15 car-ries and Julio Jones led all Falcons receivers withseven catches for 64 yards. Twice on fourth and 1,the Falcons were stuffed by the Giants dominant de-fensive line. The Falcons lone score came when theyforced Eli Manning outside of the pocket in the endzone and forced an intentional grounding call, there-fore resulting in a safety.

For the Giants, Manning was on fire, completing23 of his 32 passes for 277 yards and three scores,two of which went to Hakeem Nicks, who caughtsix of Manning’s passes for 115 yards. Brandon Ja-cobs carried 14 times for 92 yards to lead the Giantsrushing attack. Their reward for such a dominantperformance; a trip to the defending Super BowlChampion Green Bay Packers on Sunday to take on

Aaron Rodgers and company.

Pittsburgh at Denver Tim Tebow proved he can “pull the trigger”, as he

torched the Pittsburgh Steeler secondary throughoutthe second quarter and on the first play in overtime,as the Broncos pulled off the biggest upset in theNFL playoffs thus far, knocking off the defendingAFC champs 29-23 on Sunday.

For the Steelers, it could have been the final hur-rah for several key members of the organization, in-cluding Hines Ward, Casey Hampton and JamesFarrior, all of who are aging and nearing or comingto an end of their respective contracts. A hobbledBen Roethlisberger completed just better than 50%of his passes, including a 31-yard touchdown to Jer-richo Cotchery on a play when he appeared to be100% healthy, as he scrambled outside of the pocketand threw on the run. Issac Redman rushed for 121yards on the day, leading the charge on the groundfor the Steelers. Mike Wallace accounted for theSteelers other touchdown in the third quarter on aone-yard Jet Sweep on what could have been the gut-siest calls of the game. The Steelers were also withoutthe services of leading tackler Ryan Clark, who hasa sickle cell disorder that prevented him from play-ing. Injuries aside, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’tattribute the loss to injuries, but lack of execution.

For the Broncos, the day was all about big plays.Tebow hit receiver Demaryius Thomas four timesfor 204 yards and a touchdown, including the 80-yard game winner in overtime. Thomas hauled inbig pass after big pass from Tebow all day long.Steeler cornerback Ike Taylor struggled coveringThomas seemingly all evening long. Tebow alsothrew for 316 yards on only ten completions. The300 yard day was Tebow’s first career 300 plus yardpassing performance. On Saturday, Tebow and theBroncos will travel to New England to take on theAFC’s top seed in Foxboro.

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Rams pick up three wins at Anthracite DualsBy Les Barnhart

Last Saturday, the Penns Valley Rams took part in the An-thracite Duals, held at Panther Valley High School in Lansford.They opened the day with wins in their opening three dual meetsbut ran into trouble in their last two meets of the day, droppingboth (48-15 to Tri-Valley and 42-22 to Palmerton). They de-feated Lehighton (34-33), Panther Valley (52-21) and NorthEast Bradford (57-15).

Maverick Swartz (220) went 4-1 with three falls and a forfeitin the event. Joey McNitt (132) went 5-0 with two falls andtwo forfeits. Matt Swartz (170/182) went 4-1 with two falls in-cluding a technical fall. Cole Confer had two falls at 152lbs.

By Matt MasulloAfter a surprising Wild Card Weekend, the NFL

Playoffs head into the Divisional round of play. Hereat The Gazette, we offered our expert opinions lastweek and went a combined 3-5. Hopefully, you tookour advice and stayed away from Vegas.

New Orleans at San Francisco (4:30 PM Saturday January 14 on FOX) -

The high flying Saints travel west to San Francisco,who host their first playoff game since 2002. TheSaints offense scores at will, and the 49ers defensestops everything they encounter. This brings to mindthe irresistible force paradox; what happens when anunstoppable force meets an immovable object?

Last week, the Saints were held to ten points inthe first half against the Detroit Lions before erupt-ing for 35 in the second half, winning 45-28. DrewBrees has been playing video game football as of late.Last week, Brees threw for 466 yards and threetouchdowns. Seeing the Saints offense go up anddown the field can be tiresome.

The 49ers were on a bye last week. However, theyboast one of the league’s top defenses, thanks in partto the play of All-Pro linebackers Patrick Willis andformer Nittany Lion Navarro Bowman. For the firsttime in the modern era, defensive lineman JustinSmith earned first team All-Pro honors at defensivetackle. The interesting thing about his selection isthat he is list as a defensive end. He also earned sec-ond team honors at defensive end. Needless to say,the 49ers have a defense that can stop anyone fromany place on the field. On offense, Alex Smith hasshrugged off his “bust” label, guiding an offense thatfeatures playmakers such as Frank Gore and VernonDavis.

What happens when an unstoppable force meetsan immovable object? We will all find out Saturdayevening.

Masullo – Saints. Hard to pick against the Saintsright now, even though they are traveling to one ofthe league’s best defenses house. I will take goodquarterback play over good defensive play all day,every day and twice on Saturday.

Barnhart – Saints. I agree with my cohort in thatthe Saints are hard to pick against. Brees is having aremarkable year and not only is it fun to watch, it’seven harder to shut down. That is what faces a tal-ented Niners defense. Not sure the Niners can “shutdown” a Saints offense that can run the ball but evenif they slow them down, I am not sure Alex Smithcan match them point for point.

Denver at New England(8 PM Saturday January 14 on CBS) –

Former Bronco head coach Josh McDanielsdrafted Tim Tebow in 2010 in the first round of theNFL Draft. Who knows his tendencies better thanthe man who put in countless hours of study to selectthe much maligned quarterback coming out ofFlorida? Credit Bill Bellichick, he is a smart cookie.

He hired McDaniels this week to eventually replacenewly appointed Nittany Lion head coach BillO’Brien, who is currently the Patriots offensive coor-dinator. Though McDaniels role isn’t defined outsideof “Offensive Assistant”, he will likely be giving someinside info on the team he coached from 2009-2010.

The Broncos shocked the world with their 29-23overtime victory over the heavily favored Steelers.Tebow threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns,while rushing for a third in knocking off last year’sAFC Champs. The Broncos hung with the Patriotsearly in their only meeting this year, where Tebowran for 93 yards. The Broncos scored 23 points thatafternoon, but couldn’t matchup with the talentedtight end duo of Aaron Hernandez and RobGronkowski, who combined for 13 catches, 183yards and a touchdown. The Broncos defense doesn’tget the credit that it deserves, and holding New Eng-land in check will be crucial for the Mile High Mir-acles to advance.

The Patriots offenses finished third in the leagueoffensively, behind only the Saints and Packers. TomBrady distributes the ball much like a point guardon the basketball court. Be it Wes Welker, Hernan-dez, Gronk or Deion Branch, he uses his weaponswell. They don’t have much of a running game, butthat doesn’t matter. The offense in New Englandruns through #12. If that means he has to throw theball 50 times to win, then so be it.

Masullo – Patriots. The Pats have too manyweapons for the Broncos to defend. Champ Baileyis getting long in the tooth, and trying to cover theshifty Welker going all over the field will be difficult.Gronk and Hernandez are the most difficultmatchup in football right now, and Brady goes tothem more than anyone else on the team.

Barnhart – Patriots. I never thought I would rootfor New England but I find myself doing it thisweekend as them winning the Super Bowl is the bestrecruiting tool for the Nittany Lions. I questionwhether Tebow can put together another game likehe did last week but the Patriots defense certainlyisn’t considered to be that of the Steelers.

Houston at Baltimore (1 PM Sunday January 15 on CBS) –

In Week 6 when these two teams tangled, AndreJohnson was sidelined, Mario Williams had justgone on IR, Matt Schaub was pretty much ineffec-tive and Arian Foster was held to only 49 yards rush-ing. Baltimore’s Ray Rice totaled 161 total yards inthat 29-14 victory.

Last week, the Texans ran all over the Bengals.With a healthy Andre Johnson in the lineup forHouston, he should take at least one, possibly twodefenders out of the box to free up Foster, who wentover the 150 yard mark last week.

The Ravens defense is old school and I don’t meanbecause of how physical they are. Literally, they areold. Ray Lewis and Ed Reed have been staples onthe defensive side of the ball for years. Could this be

their last run? Masullo – Baltimore. Neither team intrigues me

in this matchup. I think the Ravnes defense will holdHouston in check, but I also thought the Bengalswould do the same. The difference here is, Baltimorehas a much better defense than Cincinnati. Ray Riceis one of the better running backs in football, andhe can burn you on a long run at seemingly anypoint in the game.

Barnhart – Ravens. I gagged a little bit when Ityped R-a-v-e-n-s. Baltimore has too much defensefor me to see the Texans pulling off the upset. JoeFlacco isn’t one of the best in the league but all heneeds to do is stick the ball in Ray Rice’s gut. Heisn’t as bad as Trent Dilfer in the Ravens last SuperBowl run but at times he can be. I am not even sureI will watch this game as it offers very little for fansoutside of the two teams playing.

New York Giants at Green Bay (4:30 PM SundayJanuary 8 on FOX) –

Who said the Giants couldn’t run the football?Wait, that was me. Last week, the G-Men racked up172 yards on 31 carries. Eli Manning shredded theFalcons defense and Hakeem Nicks ran throughtheir secondary. Their defense also showed up, sti-fling the Falcons offense all day long.

The Packers are the defending Super BowlChamps and somehow, are flying under the radar.After they lost to the Chiefs, the wind appeared tocome out of their sails. After their loss, AaronRodgers was rested in Week 17 to film his new StateFarm commercial, and all his backup, Matt Flynn,did was throw for six touchdowns against the Lions.Rodgers may have thrown for a Case Keenum-esquenine touchdowns should he have played that day.Rodgers will also have his full complement of re-ceivers at his disposal, getting Greg Jennings backafter spraining his knee late in the season. The com-bination of Jennings, Jordy Nelson and tight end Jer-michael Finley gives Rodgers three viable numberone receiving options. The Giants secondary willneed to play like their defensive line if they hope tohang with Green Bay.

Masullo – Packers. Aaron Rodgers is the bestquarterback in football right now and that is in aleague that features Tom Brady and Drew Brees.Rodgers is impossible to stop. He is precise in histhrows, can fit the ball in small windows, and if noone is open, can pull the ball down and run. Lookfor Rodgers and company to put the belt on againthis weekend.

Barnhart – Packers. I love the Discount DoubleCheck commercials and I love watching the Packersplay. The Giants got the equivalent to a bye last weekand have momentum heading into this game but it’sat Lambeau Field and “the dancer” Aaron Rodgersis destined to face down the NFL’s other gunslinger,Drew Brees in the NFC Championship. The less tal-ented of the three Manning QB’s wants to be an elitequarterback and will have a chance to show it.

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Bald Eagle Area Little League Softball Meeting

The Bald Eagle Area Little League Soft-ball will be holding their regular monthlymeeting on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY12TH starting at 6pm at the BALDEAGLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL. Reg-ular monthly meetings are held the sec-ond Sunday of each month at the BaldEagle Area High School.

“This will never be our league unless youare a part of it”


2012 Bald Eagle Area Little League SoftballSign-upsMt. Top Area - Thurs. Jan. 12th 6-8 pmLocation: Township BldgHoward Area - Sun. Jan. 15th 2-4 pm

Wed. Jan. 18th 6-8 pmLocation: Lighthouse Church- Main StreetPort Matilda Area - Tues. Jan. 17th 6-8pmLocation: Port Matilda Elementary SchoolWingate Area - Sun, Jan, 22nd 1-3 pm

Tues. Jan. 24th 5-7 pmLocation: Wingate Elementary School

All girls age 9 thru 12 are encouraged to sign upfor Little League Softball. The cost is $50.00 perplayer. Last day of registration will be January 29th,registration cost after January 29th will be $75.00.Girls at league age 8 must have one year of T-Ball toplay.

Little League REQUIRES a copy of each player’sbirth certificate to remain on file. Please bring acopy of each student’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE andthe date of their last TETANUS SHOT to registra-tion. PARENTS: What do you need for REGISTRA-TION??• Copy of child’s birth certificate• The DATE of last TETANUS SHOT• Registration fee• Name of school your child attends

If you have questions please feel free to contact:Nancy Nyman at 814-625-2643

Marion Walker LittleLeague Baseball and Softball Registrations

Marion Walker Little League Baseball and Soft-ball announce 2012 registration dates!

Sign-ups will be held January 17 & 18 at theWalker Township building from 6:30-8:00 pm.

An additional sign up will be held January 21 atthe Walker Township building from 9-11 am. Reg-istration fees are: $35 for T ball players, $50 forthe first child, $25 for the second, additional chil-dren are free (coach pitch through major and soft-ball ages). A $25 late fee will be assessed for allregistration received after January 21.

Rams knock off Mountiesand Wildcats By Les Barnhart

The Penns Valley Rams provided plenty for theirfans to cheer about last week as they knocked offboth Philipsburg-Osceola and Central Mountain onconsecutive nights.

Against Philipsburg-Osceola, the Rams went ona late run to outscore the Mounties 27-11 down thestretch to post a lopsided 45-28 victory. Sam Snyderled the scoring attack for Penns Valley with 12points.

Last Friday, Penns Valley was again on the courtin front of their home crowd; this time against theirClinton County neighbor, Central Mountain. Inthe low scoring affair, the Rams used a great defen-sive performance to prevail 31-25. Austin Aumanhad 10 points to pace the Rams offense. The twowins allowed Penns Valley to improve their recordto 5-3 on the season.

Rams pick up two big winsover Blair County schoolsBy Les Barnhart

Twice last week, the Penns Valley Rams wrestlingteam ventured into Blair County and on both occa-sions the Rams returned home with impressive vic-tories as they improved to 4-1 in the process.

Last Tuesday, the Rams pushed past Hollidays-burg with three falls and two more forfeits. MattSwartz opened the dual meet with a fall at 170lbs.Also recording falls were Joey McNitt (132), SethDecker (145) and Cole Confer (152). Jacob Confer(120), Nate Brown (138), Corey Hazel (160) andMaverick Swartz (220) each received forfeits.

The Rams were in Bellwood on Thursday andagain they posted a dominant win by downing theBlue Devils, 45-25. Penns Valley won eight of thethirteen contested bouts (no match at 113lbs). Ofthe wins for the Rams, five came via fall and twomore by way of forfeit. Cole Confer (152), CoreyHazel (160), Mike Rogers (170), Matt Swartz (182)and Maverick Swartz (220) picked up those falls forthe Rams. Jacob Confer (120) and Joey McNitt(132) received forfeits.

Red Raiders overcomehalftime deficit to postroad victoryBy Les Barnhart

Bellefonte posted a come from behind road vic-tory last Tuesday over Juniata. The Red Raiders useda huge fourth quarter (outscoring the Indians 21-5)to surge ahead and then hold on for a 57-52 win.John Kowalchuk had 16 points to lead the scoringattack for Bellefonte and help erase a 14-point half-time deficit.

Dylan Moerschbacher had 11 points while AndyStover chipped in 9 more as Bellefonte improved to2-5 with the win.

Red Raiders’ duo come up big in win over HighlandersBy Les Barnhart

The Bellefonte Red Raiders got huge games fromboth Jason Jarvis and John Kowalchuk as they rolledover visiting Central Cambria, 80-56, on Mondaynight. Jarvis led all scorers with 28 points while fel-low senior, Kowalchuk added 21 points in the routas Bellefonte improved to 3-6 with the win.

John Kowalchuk with two of his 21 points in win over Cambria Heights.

St. Joseph’s runners postpersonal best times at Invitational

St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy had two entries atthe State College Indoor Track Invitational held atPSU. Page Barnett and Stephen Forstmeier both ranraces in the mile (1609 meters). Barnett scored a7:22 and finished 12th. Her previous best for 1600m. was an 8:04. Forstmeier ran and 5:14.2 in theboys race and narrowly edged an Altoona runner tofinish 5th. Last year he ran a 5:54.

Tide Rolls over LSU securing 2nd BCS Title inthree yearsBy Matt Masullo

In their first matchup, a 9-6 barnburner in No-vember, the kickers were the story of the game; asthey produced the only offense in that game. Al-abama’s Jeremy Shelley and LSU’s Cade Foster com-bined to miss four field goals in that game. Mondaynight’s BCS National Championship game had itsshare of kicks as well, as Shelley connected on fiveof his seven field goal attempts, in a stunning 21-0victory over number one ranked LSU. The win gaveAlabama head coach Nick Saban his third BCS titleof his career, second at ‘Bama. Ironically, the thirdtitle came when he was the head coach at LSU.

The night was dominated by defense. Be it LSU’sdefense holding Alabama to seven field goal attempts(eight if you count the fake that the Tide ran on 4thand short that resulted in a first down and an even-tual field goal attempt) or Alabama holding LSU tounder 100 total yards on offense. Tigers quarterbackJordan Jefferson struggled all night, completing 11of 17 passes for only 53 yards. He was also inter-cepted. The Tigers best player, Tyrann Mathieu akathe honey badger, who plays cornerback, was ren-dered useless on a night when the Tide kept the ballaway from him.

For the Tide, Trent Richardson provided the onlytrip to end zone, a 34-yard run in the fourth quarter.Surprisingly, the PAT failed. Richardson ended thegame with 96 yards on 20 carries. Alabama quarter-back A.J. McCarron was an efficient 22/34 for 234yards to lead the Tide.

The win marks the sixth consecutive year that ateam from the SEC has held up the crystal ball afterthe final game. It’s hard to argue with the SEC dom-inance in recent memory. Until another school fromanother conference steps up to the plate, the SECwill continue to secure conference supremacy in col-lege football.

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The Centre County Chid Access Center is look-ing for individuals interested in helping children andfamilies. As a CAC volunteer, you will have the op-portunity to meet new people and make a differencein our community. The Child Access Center offersa variety of flexible volunteer opportunities.

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Newly appointed O’Brien has large shoes to fill

By Matt MasulloThe definition of hater, straight from Urban Dic-

tionary: A person that simply cannot be happy foranother person's success. So rather than be happythey make a point of exposing a flaw in that person.An illustration used in conversation:

Susan: You know, Kevin from accounting isdoing very well. He just bought a house in a verynice part of town.

Jane (hater): If he is doing so well why does hedrive that '89 Taurus?

In this weekly column, I will outline “hating” insports. In sports, hating is common place anymore.Be it hatred for a player, a team or what have you,“hating” is here, and it is here to stay, unfortunately.This week’s column will focus on professional sportsmost scrutinized player, Tim Tebow.

Tim Tebow is the quarterback of the DenverBroncos for those of you who aren’t aware (if youdon’t know who he is, get out from under yourrock!). When Tebow was at the University of Florida,he won a National Championship and a Heismantrophy. Tebow is not the typical drop back passerthat the NFL is accustomed to. Tebow made hismoney in college (not literally) by running the foot-ball in Urban Meyer’s spread offense. He was neverknown as a prolific passer, rather, a guy who justknows how to win football games. When he throwsthe ball, it isn’t the prettiest. He can throw the deepball well though (just ask Ike Taylor). He was draftedin the first round of the NFL draft in 2010, manyrounds ahead of where experts projected him to beselected. He was thought to be a backup quarterbackand all he did was prove people wrong and win thestarting job in Denver (albeit under controversial cir-cumstances).

Tebow is also a devout Christian and dedicated tohis faith, much of the reason why he is one of themost polarizing players in all of sports. Athletes oc-casionally praise the Lord in one way shape or form.They may mention the Lords name in a post-gamepress conference; make the sign of the cross or pointto the sky after making a big play. Tebow takes it toanother level, and that rubs some people the wrong

way. “Tebowing” – taking a knee, placing your headon your hand and praying; has become such a fadthat it has its own website (www.tebowing.com).People are seen “Tebowing” at weddings, in schooland in public.

What most people fail to realize or understand isthat when Tebow is criticized, it isn’t because of hisreligious beliefs and views. Rather, his porous quar-terback mechanics and the way that he plays thegame. He doesn’t throw the football like AaronRodgers or Drew Brees, so that makes him an out-sider. He doesn’t really throw the ball well at all tobe honest. He actually has the worst completion per-centage in the NFL at 46%. The Broncos havemolded their offense around what Tebow does best.Sure, it doesn’t equate to the Broncos hanging 50points on the scoreboard on a weekly basis, but whathe is doing is winning football games. That’s all thatmatters in the NFL.

As an admitted Steeler fan, watching what Tebowdid during Wild Card Weekend was gut wrenching.When he hit Demayrius Thomas for the 80-yardtouchdown in overtime, I sat back in my seat in si-lence. Sure, it was tough to watch and I hated seeingthe Steelers lose, but it didn’t prompt me to hate thekid. He went out and won a football game, plain andsimple.

With fans going to their social media outlets(Facebook and Twitter) almost immediately to chas-tise Tebow, they were also chastising Steeler fans.“What will Steeler Nation complain about whenTebow beats them?”, “We know, Tebow doesn’t haveany Super Bowl rings.”, “Tebow can’t throw and justgets lucky”, etc. At some point the “hating” needs tostop.

Tebow has been successful as a collegiate and pro-fessional athlete; the Steelers have been one of themost popular franchises in NFL history. Yet, fanstend to criticize success or try to expose flaws in whythey have each been successful. “Hating” has reachedan all-time high, and this column is written to begand plead:

Stop Hatin’.

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Haters need hugs too

By Matt MasulloReplacing a legend is something that happens

time and again in sports. Ray Perkins struggled toreplace Bear Bryant in 1983, Ron Zook failed in hisattempt at following “the ole ball coach” SteveSpurrier in Florida, the Dolphins have yet to find areplacement for Dan Marino and Terry Bradshawwas followed by the likes of Mike Tomzak, BubbyBrister and Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh. As the“next man up” behind a legend, you are entitled tothe large task of doing everything and possibly morethan what your predecessor did. Those expectationsare often times, unfair.

Credit newly appointed Penn State football coachBill O’Brien for nipping this one in the butt early."Replacing a legend, I've heard it a lot in the pastfew days. I'm not here to be Joe Paterno. There'sonly one Joe Paterno," O'Brien said. "What I'mgoing to try to do is be Bill O'Brien and we're goingto do the best we can to continue the success thathe's had here for many, many years."

Hear hear!O’Brien, who was named the new head football

coach of Penn State University on Saturday January7th, becomes the schools 15th head coach in its sto-ried 125 seasons of play. His announcement cameafter a prolonged coaching search, mired with muchsecrecy and criticism. It also comes with muchscrutiny from many alumni and fans alike. What istroubling is that even before Coach O’Brien even

took the podium at the Nittany Lion Inn on Satur-day afternoon to speak for the first time as headcoach, former Penn State greats Brandon Short,LaVar Arrington and D.J. Dozier made their opin-ions public -- and they weren’t in support of the cur-rent New England Patriot offensive coordinatortaking over their alma mater.

He has moved swiftly to put together a coachingstaff, retaining player favorite and recruiting extra-ordinaire Larry Johnson as well as long time line-backers coach Ron Vanderlinden. It appears thatthose two defensive coaches, who shared the defen-sive coordinator position during the final four gamesof last season, will be the only coaches from the cur-rent staff staying in Happy Valley. O’Brien has alsobrought in Ted Roof to be his defensive coordinator.Roof, who O’Brien thanked in his introductorypress conference for being a good friend and col-league, was the defensive play caller for the AuburnTigers in 2010 when they won a National Champi-onship. Their defense that season was ranked ninthnationally.

In addition to those three coaches, O’Brien hasbrought in former Texas offensive line coach MacMcWhorter, wide receivers coach Stan Hixon of theBuffalo Bills and tight ends coach John Strollo, wholast coached the offensive line at Ball State last sea-son. He will also be bringing Charles London in tocoach the running backs. London worked with theTennessee Titans last season. Each coach, minus

Johnson and Vanderlinden, has ties to O’Brien inprevious coaching stints at Georgia Tech and Duke.

Coach O’Brien is off to a good start so far. He hasassembled a coaching staff that has national cham-pionship game experience (Roof –Auburn ’10 andMcWhorter – Texas 05’), head coaching experience(Roof – Duke 03’- 07’, McWhorter – West Georgia98’ and Vanderlinden – Maryland 97’- 00’) and arevery well travelled within the collegiate and profes-sional ranks. By many accounts, he won his initialpress conference, speaking with poise, posture, con-fidence and sincerity.

His real rest will come on September 1 in BeaverStadium, when his Nittany Lions will take on theOhio University Bobcats. There will be much analy-sis of how Coach O’Brien handles himself and thefootball program in the coming weeks and months.For him to be successful, he will need the uncondi-tional support of the administration, footballalumni, boosters, players and fans.

Yes, succeeding a legend is a tough thing to do.Many people fail to succeed to the extent of theirpredecessor. Then there are the Steve Young’s of theworld who succeeded Joe Montana. Young had a dy-nasty’s worth of expectations to live up to, and all hedid was have a Hall of Fame career. Holding CoachO’Brien to Coach Paterno’s standards is not fair.Let’s allow Coach O’Brien to walk his own path be-fore everyone starts to pass judgment.


By Les BarnhartBowl games - After watching at least parts of 31

of the 35 bowl games, I have decided that I stillLOVE college bowl season. Many complain thereare too many…I don’t. I think they too many on attimes in which I would like to be trying to beat myson in Crazy Eights or Battleship. You want tochange something? Get better announcers for thebig bowl games.

BCS system - I know the drum has been beatenfor a playoff system so I won’t even get into that.What bothers me about the BCS isn’t so much thatthey get to crown the National Champion (congratsAlabama) but rather it’s the matchups that theysometimes come up with. Too often, the hypedgames don’t live up to their billing while the lesserbowls prove to be better for fans. Perhaps that be-cause by the time the BCS games roll around, theteams haven’t played in over a month and are morerusty than the anchor on the Titanic.

Grass fields - After watching the BCS NationalChampionship game, I was again reminded of howmuch I hate artificial turf games. Let me be clear, Ihate championship or playoff football games beingplayed on artificial turf. I like to see chunks of grass,mud, sod, dirt and water flying around when bodiesare colliding with one another. Uniforms should bedirty and ball carriers should pick sod out of theirfacemask like Seth Holderman used to do when BaldEagle Area would thump on him. I still have pic-

tures of Jack Lambert and Ray Nitschke covered inDIRT, MUD and other pieces of natures’ carpet onthem. Love it. I saw them spraying the carpet onthe new Giants Stadium with fabric softener beforethe Giants-Falcons game last weekend…seriously??

Tim Tebow - With no disrespect to the Steelersor their legion of fans but I felt good for a kid thathas been tore apart all year by the talking heads onsports radio and on television. Admittedly, the pub-licly religious quarterback is a polarizing figure buthe happens to be a lot of what is right in an athlete.He works hard, respects others and doesn’t make ex-cuses when he doesn’t get the job done. I like himand would be lying if I said I would be rooting forhim this weekend. Selfishly, I will be rooting for thefirst time in my life for the New England Patriots. Imight add I am rooting for the Patriots’ OffensiveCoordinator, Bill O’Brien. Or should I say, CoachO’Brien, the new coach of my beloved NittanyLions.

Losing - In the moments following the Steelers’loss to the Broncos, I was reminded of a couplethings. The first, no fans should be permitted tospeak for at least two hours after your team wins orloses. Now, fans can talk A LOT of crap but in those120 minutes following a game, it’s quite unbearable.Second thing is that the media makes way too muchabout the outcome of any game. Games are imme-diately called the greatest of all time and players areadded to the short list of the greatest to ever play.

Give them credit where it’s due but not everyone isthe GREATEST. Finally, losing brings out the ugli-est in some fans. People will say and sometimes dothings that they normally would not do. Not be-cause of being drunk but just because of being fansof their respective teams. Sometimes that line doesblur…

Honey badger - Nope, not the funny clip onYouTube but rather Brent Musberger and KirkHerbstreit’s constant use of the moniker for the LSUTigers’ Tyrann Mathieu. The defensive back andspecial team standout earned that nickname from acoach that said he “just takes what he wants”. Well,after the game against Alabama, I guess Mathieuwanted to “take the night off”. If I was playing adrinking game that required me to slam a shot ofMaker’s Mark every time one of them said “HoneyBadger” during the game, I would have never seenthe guy badly missing 40-yard field goals at halftimeof the game. Should have done the shots …

Rumblings from a man who watches too many sports

STATE COL-LEGE – ARTs-mART with theState High Thes-pians presented AYear with Frogand Toad recentlyand if you did nottake your favoriteyoungster to see

it, you both missed a fun show. What made this production so special is that the

high school students were responsible for everythingfrom the choreography to publicity to sound design,and yes, even to the baking of the cookies. I can notbegin to tell of all of the creative touches throughout

the show; I loved the actress who played the fire inthe fireplace at Christmas time.

Frog and Toad were played by Stephen Zimmererand Tyler Weakland. Both young men had excep-tional voices and great stage presence. Tyler was asfull of fears and negativity as I always pictures Toad,but it was easy to see why he and east-going Frogwere good friends.

It is important that any “animal” show give theaudience fun characters while staying within the nat-ural character of the animal. This was probably bestshown by Snail as she slooowly delivered the letterto Toad. I thought that Morgan Sichler played Snail

because she was pretty and had a lovely smile. ThenMorgan did her solo I’m Coming Out of My Shell andblew me away. This was no quiet little snail!

The Birds, Kylie Bumbarger, Madeline Lusk, andJana Bontrager, were delightful. Their voices blendedso well, reminding us older folks of the Andrew Sis-ters. The luggage for the trip South was a nice touch.

It is hard to pick out individuals from the ensem-ble. The turtles, frogs, seeds, moles, etc. were playedby Page McDonough, Bryanna Kifolo, Sasha Scher-linsky, Kim Farnsworth, and Taliya Reisterer. JacobHopkins was the voice of Large and Terrible Frogand really should check into a future in horrormovies. He was frightening. The one person who didstand out for me was Jason Doll. I can not wait tosee what he does in the future; he has a voice that Iwill remember and seemed to be having a ball withhis parts, even if it was just standing there being aChristmas tree.

This was a show that was clever, very creative,moved exceptionally well (a vital element for a chil-dren’s show) and full of cast and crew who were hav-ing a great time. I am already excited to see theirSpring Musical.

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Pizza Mia – Bellefonte1/13 Karaoke with Ken Yeaney

The Rathskeller – Downtown State College1/13 Mr. Hand, 10:30pm1/14 Table Ten, 10:30pm1/19 Team Trivia, 7pm

The Saloon – Downtown State College1/13 Velveeta, 10:30pm1/15 Atomic Supersonic, 10:30pm1/16 Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30pm1/17 Broken, 10:30pm1/18 Table Ten, 10:30pm1/19 My Hero Zero, 10:30pm

Zeno’s Pub – Downtown State College1/13 Ms. Melanie & the Valley Rats, 5pm

AAA Blues Band, 7pmSpider Kelly, 10:30pm

1/14 Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30pm1/17 Natalie Berrena, 11pm1/18 Andy Tolins Bluegrass Revue, 7pm1/19 Wilgus & Bishop & Waffles Belly Dancers, 7pm

The Nightcrawlers, 10:30pm

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By Don BedellMILLHEIM – The Jay Vonada Trio is set to releasetheir follow-up to their 2008 release Jammin’ andthey’ll celebrate it with a CD release party Wednes-day night (1/18) in Millheim.

Red Pajamas is the second release for the Trio thatis lead by trombonist Jay Vonada of Aaronsburg. Or-ganist Alex Sell and drummer Kevin Lowe round outthe trio.

The album features nine tracks of jazz, funk andblues. It’s also available on cdbaby.com, but you canbuy it from the band in person on Wednesday night.

The show gets started at7:30 p.m. at the GreenDrake Gallery & Arts Cen-ter on West Main Street inMillheim. Tickets are $8each and are available inadvance at Green Drakeand at the door the night ofthe show.

Look for a review of Red Pajamas in a future issueof The Gazette!

Jay Vonada Trio Releases Second CD

Last Week’s Solution:

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

Wednesday, January 18Birds and Bagels

Stop in for a hot beverage, a bagel and most importantly the birds! There is no better way to spend a coldand blustery morning than in the company of fellow bird enthusiasts. This program will not just introduceyou to feeder birds, but also to a nationally conducted program that engages people in citizen science. Cost$3 per person (Payable on the day of the event) Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Program is from 10 to 11a.m.

Friday, January 20, 2012 Cross Country Ski Adventure

Explore the lake side of F.J. Sayers while cross country skiing at Bald Eagle State Park. Skis and poles canbe reserved for free! This program is designed for participants that have cross country skied before. Pre-reg-istration is required by Tuesday, January 17, and can be done by calling the park office at (814) 625-2775.If there is no snow a hike will be offered. Meet at the Nature Inn Lobby. Skiing or hiking from 4 to 5:30p.m.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 Learning Center Open House

Stop in at the Environmental Learning Center to look around at various mounts and educational displays.A park volunteer or staff member will be on hand to talk or share general information about Bald EagleState Park from noon to 3 p.m.

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10:00-4:00PSU/HUB - ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. **THON DRIVE

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PSU/ARL BUILDING, **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE**G Man pizza in the canteen.

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STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH BLDG., 243 S. ALLEN ST. STATE COLLEGE

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PSU/KELLER BUILDING, **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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PSU/OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT, PARK AVENUE **APPOINTMENTS ONLY **THON DRIVE

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 128 WEST HOWARD ST., BELLEFONTE**BLEED BLUE II

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Acoustic Brew ConcertJeffrey FoucaultJanuary 14 at 7:30 p.m.WPSU Studios, 100 Innovation Blvd.

There will be an Acoustic Brew concert featuring Jeffrey Foucault January 14 at 7:30 p.m.at the WPSU studios. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online at http://acousticbrew.orgor at Nature's Pantry in State College. The New York Times calls Jeffrey Foucault a "youngman with an old soul. Contemporary and timeless." The Wisconsin native blends rock, coun-try, and folk in a sound honed from years on the road but still true to his Midwestern roots.

State College Choral ConcertJanuary 15 at 3 p.m.Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, University Park

You are invited to a concert by the State College Choral Society, Sunday, January 15 at 3p.m., at The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. There will be a pre-concert lecture by Chris Kiverat 2 p.m. They will present Handel: Dixit Dominus and Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem.$20 general admission; $10 Students. For tickets and information, (814) 404-9223 or SC-ChoralSociety.org.

Jay Vonada TrioJanuary 18 at 7:30 p.m.Green Drake Gallery, Millheim

The Jay Vonada Trio will be performing at The Green Drake Gallery January 18 from 7:30to 9 p.m. The trio will be playing music from their upcoming CD, Red Pajamas. Come outfor an evening of great music and wine.

Romeo, You Idiot - freeJanuary 21 at 8 p.m.Penns Valley High School Auditorium

Come and see this production of Romeo, You Idiot presented by the Senior High DramaStudents at Penns Valley High School. Take a step back into time to see the mobster lovestory between two star-crossed lovers. This production is a variation of William Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet.

Winterfest Music Series ConcertJanuary 22 at 3 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church

You are invited to the Winterfest Music Series Concert January 22 at 3 p.m. at the Uni-tarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College. PennState faculty clarinetist, Anthony Costa, and oboist, Robyn Dixon Costa, will perform, assistedby pianist Ann Deighton and violist Timothy Deighton. Tickets are $10; students and chil-dren are admitted free.

Heart of GoldThe Music of Neil YoungJanuary 28 at 7 p.m.The State Theatre

The State Theatre presents Heart of Gold, the Music of Neil Young, to benefit Easter Sealsand The State Theatre – January 28 at 7 p.m. There will also be a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception.Tickets are $45 Gold Circle, $35 Orchestra, $25 Balcony and $100 VIP, which includes thereception and an event ticket. Heart of Gold is a fundraiser featuring an all-star lineup of localmusical talents, performing the music of one of rock 'n roll's most prolific talent, Neil Young.

Symphonic Pops Concert Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. Nittany Valley SymphonyEisenhower Auditorium

The symphony presents a pops and light classical program including more of MaestroJinbo’s “favorite things” including: What's Up at the Symphony?, a medley of classical tunesused in Warner Bros. cartoons; Suppé: Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna, used in the WarnerBros. cartoon Baton Bunny; Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda, used in Disney'sFantasia; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien, Op.4, Bernstein: Overture to Candide, Hayman:Pops Hoe-Down medley of folk fiddle tunes; Willson: The Music Man, Symphonic Impres-sions; and Norris: Here Come the Bands big band medley. For tickets, call the Eisenhower Au-ditorium box office (814) 863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX.

Sunday Afternoons at the Library - freeJanuary 29 at 2:30 p.m.Centre County Library & Historical Museum

The second in this year’s free concert series features Amanda Silliker, soprano and SvetlanaRodionova, piano.

Happy Birthday MozartJanuary 29 at 3 p.m.Grand Ballroom, Ramada Inn, State College

The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra presents a season called “The Magic of Music – HappyBirthday Mozart.” On Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. at the Ramada Inn Grand Ballroom, thePennsylvania Centre Orchestra treats you to the overture to The Magic Flute, arias from Mitri-date, and The Marriage of Figaro with soprano Jennifer Trost. To make the afternoon complete,they will perform Eine kleine Nachtmusik as well as the romantic Symphony Number 40 in GMinor under the baton of Maestro Douglas Meyer. Tickets are $29 and $19; table seating$75. All seating is reserved. Get tickets online at www.centreorchestra.org or call (814) 234-8313.

Humpty Dumpty is MissingFebruary 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m.Bald Eagle Area Middle School

The Bald Eagle Area Middle School Drama Club will present Humpty Dumpty is Missingon Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.Doors open at 7 p.m., with tickets available at the door. Adults $5; students and children$3.The public is welcome!

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Death Notices and ObituariesJohn A. Appleton

May 15, 1932 - January 3, 2012John A. Appleton, 79, of State College, passed away

Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Mount Nittany MedicalCenter. Born May 15, 1932, in Port Matilda, he wasa son of the late John S. Appleton and Violet DeAn-gelo Appleton Dean. On April 21, 1960 he marriedMarion Louise Laird, who preceded him in death.

John was employed at several local farms as a farm-hand. He also worked for the Borough of State Col-lege, and as the custodian of the GardenhouseApartments. He attended the Hannah UnitedMethodist Church.

John is survived by two brothers, James Appletonand William Appleton, both of Port Matilda, one sis-ter, Alice Redmond of Norristown, PA, and severalnieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was precededin death by two brothers: Ed Appleton, Irvin Deanand his step father Earl Dean.

A memorial service was held at the Port MatildaUnited Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 10,2012, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Lysa Gibbs officiating.Burial followed in Black Oak Cemtery, Worth Town-ship.

Online condolences may be made to the family atwww.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Clair H. Broome, Sr.September 11, 1933 - January 9, 2012

Clair H. Broome, Sr., 78, of State College, passedaway Monday, January 9, 2012, at his home. BornSeptember 11, 1933, in Boggs Township, he was a sonof the late Samuel and Georgenna (McClincy)Broome. He was married to Helen (Lentvorsky)Broome, who preceded him in death in 1994.

Clair attended the Bellefonte School System andhad been employed as a cement mason. He was amember of the Benevolent Protective Order of theElks #1094, the past commander and member of theState College Veterans of Foreign War Post #321, andthe State College American Legion Post #245. He wasof the Protestant faith. He proudly served in the U.S.Army during the Korean War in the 2nd Infantry Di-vision.

He is survived by one daughter, Carol Tussey of PineGrove Mills, one son, David Broome of Albany, KY;three sisters, Dorothy Clouser of State College, Vir-ginia Sprankle of Tyrone, Sharon Smith ofWilliamsport, and two brothers, Samuel Broome ofConnecticut, and Lee Broome of Kentucky. He is alsosurvived by seven grandchildren and ten great grand-children.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clair was pre-ceded in death by his son, Clair Broome, Jr., and twosisters, Jacqueline Reed and Juanita Bonsel.

A graveside service was held Thursday, January 12,2012, at 2:00 pm, at Union Cemetery in Bellefonte,with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made in Clair’smemory to the Mount Nittany Medical Center,Emergency Room, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College,

PA 16801.Online condolences may be made to the family at

www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Charles “Chuck” LoseApril 13, 1961 - January 11, 2012

Charles “Chuck” Lose, 50, of Bellefonte passedaway Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at his home.Born April 13, 1961, in Bellefonte, he was the son ofthe late Earl L. Lose and Judith (Johnstonbaugh) Cor-man.

Chuck was a 1978 graduate of Bellefonte Area HighSchool and was employed at Sam F. Nastase Beer Dis-tributor. He was a member of the Living Hope Al-liance Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Christine Spicer ofBellefonte, one son, Chucky Lose of State College,one sister, Donna Confer of Bellefonte, two brothers:Steven Corman of Bellefonte and Michael Corman ofAltoona, and two granddaughters: Alexa and AubreeSteele. He is also survived by his step-mother, JanetLose, three step-sisters: Tammy Tice, Vickie Leiter,Jodi Swarmer, and one step-brother, Richard Swarmer.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, January14, 2012, at the Living Hope Alliance Church, 321E. Howard St., Bellefonte, with Pastor John Pavlicaofficiating. Burial followed in Eagle Cemetery, BoggsTownship.

Online condolences may be made to the family atwww.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.

Jaylene Erica SmithJanuary 4, 2012 - January 4, 2012

Jaylene Erica Smith, 0, of Milesburg, passed awayWednesday, January 4, 2012 at Mount Nittany Med-ical Center. Born on January 4, 2012 at Mount Nit-tany Medical Center, she was the daughter of Jasonand Jolene (Jones) Smith who survive at home.

Along with her parents, she is survived by one sister,Jaysa Smith of Milesburg, grandparents: Joel andSharon Jones of Pleasant Gap, PA, Janice Smith ofBoalsburg, PA, Harvey Smith of Bellefonte, PA, bygreat grandparents: Jim and Janet Jones of Julian, PA,William Dixson of Jacksonville, PA, Marion Williamsof State College, and Helen Moore of Fort Myers, FL.Also surviving are two uncles: Josh Jones (Andrea) ofPleasant Gap, PA, Eric Smith of Rapid City, SD, oneaunt, Jamie Smith of Boalsburg, PA and numerousgreat aunts, uncle and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her great grand-mother, Doris Dixson and great grandfather, GaryWilliams.

A few moments in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.Funeral services were held Sunday, January 8, 2012,

at 3:00 pm, at the Wetzler Funeral Home with PastorNancy Kuhns officiating. Burial will be private at theconvenience of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.wetzler-funeralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jack-sonville Emannuel United Church of Christ, PO Box123, Howard, PA 16841.

Dining & Take OutJanuary 13 – Spaghetti DinnerThere will be a Spaghetti Dinner January 13 from5 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Mansfield UniversityMarching Band's trip to the Olympic Games inLondon, of which a local student is a member.The dinner is at Halfmoon Christian FellowshipChurch in Stormstown, Route 550. Take avail-able. Donations accepted.January 14 – Ham Pot Pie SupperNew Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills willserve a Ham Pot-Pie Supper on Saturday, Janu-ary 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Eat in or take-out.Everyone is welcome.January 19 – Meatloaf DinnerThe State College Knights of Columbus is holdinga Meatloaf Dinner at 850 Stratford Drive, StateCollege on Thursday January 19 - serving from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes: soup, meat-loaf, whipped potatoes with gravy, corn O'Brien,tossed salad, rolls & butter, beverage and dessert.Adults $8.75; ages six to 10 $4.25; 5 and underfree. Public welcome. Take outs available.January 19 – Soup SaleThe Howard United Methodist church is hostinga Soup Sale Luncheons to benefit local missions.The next is Thursday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Soup, rolls, bever-age, and pie are available (eat-in or take-out). Pre-orders for quarts of soup can be made by phone:Patti Long (814) 625-2182 or Helen Meyer (814)625-2722. Cost: $5/lunch and $5/quart.January 19 – Spaghetti DinnerThe BAHS Academic Decathlon Parent Groupwill host a spaghetti dinner Thursday, January 19at the Bellefonte Area High School cafeteria from5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 forchildren. Eat in or take out available.January 20 – Community MealThere is a community meal January 20 from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out – at the Em-manuel UMC in Rebersburg. Meal of pig stom-ach, coleslaw, vegetable, and dessert. Adults $9;12 and under $6. Everyone is invited for food andfellowship!January 20 – Ham Pot Pie SupperThe Ferguson Twp. Lion's Club will hold a hampot pie dinner on Friday January 20 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. The cost is $7.50; eat in or take out.Questions call (814) 238-6695.January 21 – Chicken BBQThe Snow Shoe Fire Company is holding achicken b-b-q January 21 at the Snow ShoePark. Sales ready by 11 a.m. Dinner is $7; halfchickens $6.

Education & Life MattersJanuary 14 & 28 – Free CoatsThe Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge CoatMinistry, on Route 550 at the crossroads of Buf-falo Run Road and Rock Road, will be open todistribute free winter coats and accessories (hats,gloves, boots) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturdayuntil January 28. Call (814) 237-4707 or (814)355-2208 for more information.January 14 – WWII DocumentaryYou are invited to view a documentary film, YouEnter Germany – Bloody Huertgen and the SiegfriedLine which takes place between September 1944and February 1945 as 13 U.S. Army divisionsfought for control of a 50-square-mile area ofdense forest along the German border. It was thelongest single battle in American history andlargest defeat of the U.S. Army in Europe. This2007 German production tells that story with vet-erans’ interviews and never-before-seen archivalfootage. The film starts at 2 p.m. January 14; themuseum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Donationrequested. The Pennsylvania Military Museum ison Business Route 322, Boalsburg.January 15 – Grace Lutheran Open HouseThere will be an open house January 15 from 2 to4 p.m. to give tours of the new addition & reno-vations at Grace Lutheran Church in downtownState College. Light refreshments will be served.Free and all are welcomed.January 16 & 23 – Classes at Art AllianceArt Alliance in Lemont is starting a new series ofclasses and workshops this month. If you are in-

terested in any of these, call (814) 234-2740 or e-mail [email protected]. Classes that do notreceive sufficient registrations will be cancelled. • Intro to Your Digital Camera – January 16from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Bob Baumbach – a con-densed course covering the basics of using adigital camera. Learn the mysteries of the modebuttons and tips for taking better pictures. Ahands-on afternoon – bring your camera! Fee:$50 members; $60 non-members• Oil Painting – Mondays 9 a.m. to noon, fourweeks starting January 23 with Jennifer Kane –Enjoy interacting with other painters while receiv-ing instruction on oil painting materials andmethods. Instructor uses demonstrations andfeedback on your current projects to teach how tocreate expressive work through fundamental artprinciples. Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members.• Sketch! – Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. for fourweeks starting January 23 with Jennifer Kane –Learn how to create quick observational drawingsfrom life with pencil and water media. Start ahabit of keeping a sketchbook and creatingsketches to develop interpretive skills and plan forlarger works. Fee: $60 members; $70 non-mem-bersJanuary 17 – Free Sportsman’s SeminarThere is a free seminar about whitetail deer Janu-ary 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at IngleBean CoffeeHouse, Millheim. Learn about field-judging ofwhitetail deer from guest speaker, Sam Derugen.Hear about PA game commission issues andhealthy deer populations from PA game commis-sioner, Dave Putnam. Bid on items at a silent auc-tion to benefit the Millheim Pool's Trout Derby.Seating is limited. For info, visit the Facebookevent page or contact the IngleBean at (814) 349-4898 or [email protected] 21 – Family Fun DayThe Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge issponsoring a Family Fun Day at the Bellefonte lo-cation of the Centre County YMCA January 21from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoygames, swimming, pizza and lots of fun! It’s freeand open to everyone. More info, call (814) 355-2208.

Kids’ StuffJanuary 14 – Play Day at Friends SchoolState College Friends School, 1900 UniversityDrive, is hosting a free Winter Play Day Saturday,January 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It’s for chil-dren aged three to seven. (Parents or guardian re-quired to remain on site.) The school’sCommunity Room and a K/1 classroom will beopen for supervised active and imaginative play.Refreshments and snacks. All are welcome. Formore info, (814) 237-8386 or www.scfriends.org.January 14 – State College Hoop ShootThe State College Elks Lodge # 1600 is holdingits Local Lodge Hoop Shoot (free-throw contest)Saturday, January 14 at the Mount Nittany Mid-dle School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Com-petition is open to boys and girls ages eightthrough 13. For additional information, pleasecontact Van Arvin, Local Lodge Hoop ShootChairman (814) 574-3265.

Competitions for CharityJanuary 14 – Vera Bradley Bingo for MajorettesThe Bald Eagle Area Indoor Majorettes are host-ing a Vera Bradley bingo January 14 starting at 1p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Admission: $20in advance; $25 at the door. There will be 20 reg-ular games, with additional packs of cards for $5,plus five specials at $10 per pack. The last game,a special, is $1 for individual cards. Kitchen anddoors open at noon. For more info, [email protected] 14 – Cash Bingo for Boys BasketballThe Bellefonte Boys Basketball Booster Club ishosting a Cash Bingo January 14 at Lambert Hallin Bellefonte. Doors open at 5:30; bingo starts at7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at thedoor. Support the Bellefonte Boys Basketball Pro-gram. For advance ticket, call John Leiter (814)280-6006.



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This Week’s CENTRE COUNTY

LIBRARY ACTIVITIESCentre County Library/Bellefonte, Centre Hall, East Penns Valley,

Holt/Philipsburg & BookmobileCENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE – Fully accessible library on wheels!The Fall Schedule is now available. Check out our Web site for locations and hours. Stop by the libraryor your local Post Office for your copy. The Bookmobile travels to many communities reaching thou-sands of visitors each month. Look for it in your neighborhood.

Centre County Library/Bellefonte—call (814) 355-1516 for more information:Facebook: Centre-County-Library-and-Historical MuseumStorytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood EducationHOOKS 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.ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP –Join others who love to read and discuss what they likedand didn’t like about the particular book. Check for title on library website.

Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. ADULT WINTER READING CLUB – Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Getfree stuff! AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES –Educational and fun crafts for kids in K to fifth grade.

Thursday, January 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. “Pirate Scavenger Hunt”Thursday, January 26; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. “Science Experiment”

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under 5 years old with anadult.

Monday & Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., starting January 16Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., starting January 17

BABY LAP SIT STORYTIMES—Stories for the “littlest ears” 0 to two years old with an adult.Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning January 18

USED BOOK SALE—Visit during regular operating hours for used books, video and music.Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28

TEEN HOLIDAY CRAFT—Recycled CD Art for teens in sixth to 12th gradeTuesday, January 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – sign up at service desk

FAMILY OVERNIGHT—Pajama Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleep OverThursday, January 26, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Holt Memorial Library/Philipsburg—call (814) 342-1987 for more information:Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood EducationMOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE—For children aged three and under and a favorite adult.Join us for a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This is a form of a babylap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult.Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of both pre-reading and social skills. The programruns about 30 minutes. Stay after for fun with friends and educational playthings. Tuesdays at 10:30a.m.

January 17, 24, 31STORY-TIME PROGRAMS—For preschool-aged children with their adults. Come enjoy stories fol-lowed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involveparts or directions not suitable for children under three. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at2 p.m.

January 18 & 19: Eyes, EarsJanuary 25 & 26: Mouth & Nose

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS—Activities for children in grades Kindergarten through six. There maybe small parts or difficult instructions involved. Thursdays at 6 p.m.

January 26: Perler Bead CreationsFAMILY PROGRAMS—Presenters or activities geared towards the whole family. Come in and enjoysome quality family time! Thursdays at 6 p.m.

January 19: Carey Huber, a ranger from Parker Dam, will bring his specimens of centralPA to the library for some serious inspection.Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small,no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading pro-gram.

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

Thursdays at 6 p.m.ADULT WINTER READING CLUB – Book Your Escape! Now through March, Read books, Getfree stuff! CHILDREN’S AREA – FIZZ, BANG, EUREKA! Meet us for crafts and/or science experiments! Coolfun for everyone. New drop-in crafts every week!

Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME – Stories and crafts especially for children under five years old with anadult.

Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings at 1:30 p.m.

Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small,no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading pro-gram.

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

January 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN CRAFT—Perfect after school educational science experiment and funactivities.

Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m.ADULT WINTER READING CLUB– Book Your Escape!

Now through March, Read books, Get free stuff! PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME—Stories and crafts especially for children under five years old with anadult.

Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. TEEN NIGHT—Cupcake Decorating! Learn from the best, Heather Luse of Delectable Delights willbe in house with icing and cupcakes! Grade 6 and up welcome.

Wednesday, January 18 at 6 p.m.Donate Partially Used Gift Cards! Clean out those cards from your wallet. No amount is too small,no card will be refused! We will use the donated cards to help fund the 2012 summer reading pro-gram.

Adult Bible Study & Kids Program is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., offer-ing practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. Formore info, visit nittanybaptist.org or call (814) 360-1601.

Alzheimer’s Support Group is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn, Brookline. For moreinformation, contact Anne Campbell (814) 234-3141 or Janie Provan (814)235-2000.

Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet the fourth Thursday every monthat 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap.

AWANA Club is every Sunday at 6 p.m. by the First Baptist Church in Belle-fonte. Fun activities and Bible lessons for ages three to sixth grade. Materialsprovided. ALIVE Teens club meets Sunday nights. For info, call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets on the fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the Milesburg Borough Building. Visit www.baldeaglewa-tershed.com

BEA Class of 1962 meets for breakfast monthly on the first Saturday of eachmonth at 9 a.m. at the Mountain Valley Diner at Wingate. Questions, pleasecall Sandy (814) 387-4218.

BEA Class of 1964 holds its monthly breakfast on the fourth Saturday of eachmonth at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Valley Diner in Wingate. Call Sue at (814) 625-2132.

BEA Class of 1965 holds its monthly dinner on the last Friday of each monthat 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 eachmonth at the Bellefonte Moose at 6 p.m. Any questions call Kay (814) 359-2738.

BHS Class '67 holds monthly breakfast on first Saturday of each month atSunset 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 Mondaysof each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks.

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

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

Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Moose Club on SpringStreet 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 DiamondDeli 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 secondThursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Post Home on Spring Street, Belle-fonte.

Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meetingthe second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. the Post Home on SpringStreet, Bellefonte.

Better Breathers Support Group does not have a meeting in January or Feb-ruary, but normally meets the third Thursday of every month from 2 p.m. to3:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, PleasantGap. Call (814) 359-3421.

BNI (Business Networking International) meets weekly on Thursdays from7 to 8:30 a.m. at Celebration Hall. $10 fee for room and breakfast. Membersshare ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Contact Kelly Swisher (814) 280-1656.

Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. No meetings Jan. or Feb. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Reha-bilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from4:30 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Entrance B, Mt. Nittany Medical Cen-ter, State College. For info, contact Cheri Woll (814) 231-7005 [email protected]. The January 9 meeting features a presentation byDr. Ari Geselowitz, medical director of the Breast Care Center, on screeningand diagnostic testing for breast cancer, and follow-up imaging

The Business of Art workshops will be held on the second Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at Sozo Institute of the Arts, in the KeyCentre building, 1224N. Atherton Street, State College. Free workshops for writers, artists, and othercreative people. For info, contact Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or [email protected].

The Cancer Survivors' Association Support Group meeting is January 16from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Office in State College. DianaBerlyand, registered dietician, will speak about "Fighting cancer withfood.” Learn how to make healthy food choices while fighting cancer. For moreinformation call (814) 237-2120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org.

Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets the third Thursday ofevery month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1609 N Atherton St. State College. Forinfo, 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 ClubBuilding, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall.

Centre Region Model Investment Club meets monthly in the Mazza Roomat South Hills Business School, State College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on thesecond Monday. This interactive educational stock model investment club isopen to the public. Call (814) 234-8775 or e-mail [email protected].

The Compassionate Friends Group meets the second Monday of each monthat Bellefonte Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. TCF is a national non-profit

support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to familiesfollowing the death of a child of any age, from any cause. All bereaved parentsand adult family members welcomed, no charge. For more info, contactAmanda (814) 321-4258 or Peg (814) 355-9829.

Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meetsthe second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Tyrone Public Library.For info, contact Angie (814) 386-1826 or [email protected].

The East Penns Valley Women’s Club meets Tuesday January 17 at 7 p.m. atthe St. John Lutheran church at 100 Mill Street, Millheim. For more infor-mation contact Lesa Boone at (814) 422-8179 or [email protected].

Grief Support Group at Centre Crest meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesdayof the month. For additional info contact Anne Boal, Centre Crest, 502 EastHoward Street, Bellefonte, (814) 548-1140

H.L.A.A (Hearing Lost Association of America) meets the second Mondayof each month at Foxdale at 7 p.m. Learn the latest technology available forhearing loss.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month. Membershipis open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Alice McGregor (814) 692-7396 / [email protected] or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556 / [email protected].

I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets the first and third Thursday of eachmonth at 7:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall 756 North Main Street, PleasantGap.

Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets the secondTuesday of each month 1 p.m. at the Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone. Call Georgeat (814) 238-1668.

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

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

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday evening at 7:15p.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 114Auditorium of the Earth & Engineering Sciences (EES) Bldg on the Penn Statecampus. Junior Rockhounds also meet third Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.in Room 116 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building. Call (814) 867-6263or visit nittanymineral.org.

Nittany Mountain Biking Association monthly membership meeting is Jan-uary 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Schlow Library in State College.

Nittany Valley Woodturners meet on the first Thursday of every month inthe woodworking shop at the State College Area High School, South Build-ing. For info, contact [email protected] or visit www.Nittany-ValleyWoodturners.org.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network holds an Early-Risers Breakfast everythird 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 5:30to 7 p.m. at The Autoport.

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

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

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

Spring Creek Watershed Association meets the third Tuesday of each monthfrom 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Patton Township Building. Most host a guestspeaker with expertise in watershed, water resource, or other conservation is-sues. Visit springcreekwatershed.org.

State College Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at the NittanyLion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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

State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at HotelState College (above The Corner Room, behind The Allen Street Grill) from7:15 to 8 a.m.

State College Elks Lodge holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tues-days of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the State College Elks Country Club.

State College Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month atDamon’s of State College at 6 p.m.

Stroke Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Nomeetings in Aug. or Dec. Location is HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hos-pital, Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421.

TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets the second Thursdayof each month at 10 a.m. in various locations Call Helen Evans, chair, (814)237-8932. The February 9 meeting meeting, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the PattonTwp Municipal Building, is titled “Things You Want to Know AboutAlzheimer’s,” presented by Cindy Keith, RN.

Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets the firstThursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Hotel just offNorth Atherton. All meetings are open to the public.

The Women’s Welcome Club of State College offers women of all ages – new-comers or long-time residents – the opportunity to meet new people. Generalmeetings; social events; special interest groups. Meetings second Wednesdaysat 7 p.m. at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, State College. Call Kathi (814)466-6641.

Zion MOPS & Beyond meets the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to11 a.m. and the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. 3261 ZionRoad Bellefonte. This group is for moms with children of all ages! Childcareis provided. Call (814) 383-4161.


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New Exhibit at

The Gamble Mill

The Gallery at the Gamble Mill welcomes

a new exhibit by the State College Photo

Club from January 14 to April 13. The re-

ception will be held January 24 from 7 to

9 p.m. at the Gamble Mill, 160 Dunlop

St., Bellefonte.

Choral Singers Wanted

Wanted: choral singers for April 4 ecu-

menical performance of John Stainer’s

The Crucifixion at Grace Lutheran

Church, 205 S. Garner St., State Col-

lege. Rehearsals Sundays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

February 19 & 26; March 11-25; and April

1. Contact Laurel Sanders for details and

a score: [email protected] or (814)

238-2478.

New Art Exhibits

You are invited to Veronica Winters art

exhibits:

• Landscapes and Realistic Art, Zola

New World Bistro, 324 W. College Ave.,

State College, now underway.

• Magic Realism Art, Schlow Centre Re-

gion Library, 211 S. Allen Street, State

College, from January 7 to January 31.

Thursday Bingo

The Milesburg Lions Club presents Bingo

every Thursday, doors opening at 5 p.m.,

bingo from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food is

available.

Thursday Turkey Shoots

The Ferguson Twp. Lions Club is hosting

its turkey shoots on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

and will host the shoot every Thursday

until Thanksgiving. The kitchen will be

open for food. Any questions contact

Charlie at (814) 238-6695.

Wednesday Bingo

Centre Hall Lions Club Bingo is every

Wednesday night at Lions Club Park,

Route 192, Centre Hall. Kitchen opens at

6 p.m. Early Bird at 6:45 p.m. Jackpot is

worth $1,000. Extreme Special is $1,500.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS

The Board of Education of the Bellefonte Area School Dis-trict is seeking bids for the following: General Supplies(school and office); Art Supplies, Custodial Supplies, Plumb-ing, Electrical & Hardware Supplies, Physical Education Sup-plies, Health Room Supplies, Athletic Training Supplies,Band Instruments & Supplies, Music Supplies, Lumber andAccessories, Transportation-Van and Science Supplies. Thebid must conform to the description and specifications re-quested.Specifications may be obtained by contacting:Kenneth G. Bean Jr.Director of Fiscal Affairs/Board SecretaryBellefonte Area School District318 North Allegheny StreetBellefonte, PA 16823-1613Telephone 814-355-4814 x3012E-mail [email protected] will be received in the Business Office until 2:00 PM onThursday, February 16, 2012 at the above address.The school district reserves the right to accept or reject anyor all bids/proposal, and to place orders that are in the bestinterest of the school district.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICEESTATE NOTICE

NILLES, DAVID J., late of State College Borough, CentreCounty, Pennsylvania, Administratrix - Melissa R. Nilles,1630 Blue Course Drive, State College, PA 16801, Attorney- Louis T. Glantz of Glantz, Johnson & Associates, 1901 EastCollege Avenue, State College, PA 16801.

HELP WANTEDSAINT JOSEPH’S CATH-OLIC ACADEMY (Grades 9-10) is seeking applicationsfor the position of theLaCrosse Coach for inten-sive skill-orientated intra-murals for this Spring.Interested applicants areasked to submit a letter ofinterest and resume byFebruary 10. Please submitmaterial to [email protected] or call (814) 808-6118.

FOR SALELIONEL TRAIN SET, from1950’s; metal steam en-gine, freight cars, track,transformer. Excellent $175.American Flyer set, $155.814-207-3875

REFRIGERATOR, white,side by side, water/ice dis-penser in door, 26 cu ft,very good condition, $399.814-355-0726

TRUCKS2000 DODGE DAKOTA,V6, needs body work.$2,000. 814-237-1922,State College.

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FREE KITTENS - to goodhomes. Seven months old.Spayed and neutered withrabies shots. Please call814-571-8541.

FOR RENTGOVERNOR’S GATEAPARTMENTS, Bellefonte,is accepting applications.Rent is based on income.All utilities included. Off-street assigned parking.Located next to publicpark. Call 355-3682, TTY711. Professionally man-aged by Housing Develop-ment Corp. MidAtlantic.EOH.

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CHILD CARECHILDCARE OPENINGSAVAILABLE. Now’s thetime to switch to FamilyChildcare! A newly opened,PA cert. in-home daycare inBellefonte has immediateopenings. Call 814-883-3421.

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