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This is the 22nd year for the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts. We’re well-known as the family-friendly arts festival where entertainment is free, every day is children’s day and the quality art is af-fordable.

From homemade brooms to barbeque roast beef, glittering jewelry to the lively music, everything at our festival is Made in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. — and admission is free. Our host and neighbors charge a mod-est parking fee.

Held on acres of fl at, grassy grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in histor-

ic Boalsburg, the four-day People’s Choice Festival site on state Route 322 just three miles east of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts held simultaneously at State College and Penn State.

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BOALSBURG — The 22nd annual People’s Choice Fes-tival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts will once again cel-ebrate the homegrown talent and skill of Pennsylvania art-ists this summer.

Set around the grounds of the Pennsylvania Mili-tary Museum in Boalsburg, People’s Choice will take place from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, and feature the work of more than 180 artists.

The art festival was ini-tially created in 1993 after cuts were made to the Cen-tral Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. About 50 artists par-ticipated in the fi rst People’s

Choice. Since then, the festival

has continuously grown. This growth has lead to the inclusion of a variety of ac-tivities for all members of the family. Visitors can enjoy live musical performances and browse through artwork, all while eating festival food from nearly 30 Pennsylvania food vendors.

According to the festival’s website, it is estimated that more than 100,000 people visit each year.

To entertain the large crowds, more than 150 per-formances, food vendor booths and a specialty food tent will be featured at Peo-ple’s Choice.

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This year, the specialty food tent will have products from 16 local businesses and will include items ranging from jams and jellies to raw milk cheese.

Festival visitors may sample all foods featured in the specialty food tent be-fore making a purchase.

Five Pennsylvania wineries will also be on hand.

Performances will occur throughout the weekend and will range from the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus and Velveeta to Black Cat Belly Dance and Friends.

To create a family atmosphere, every day is kids’ day at People’s Choice. Fea-turing activities such as the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, a bounce house, an interac-tive science museum, a petting zoo, a riding arena and face painting, the festi-val has something for every child.

A youth artisan sales area allows child artists to display and sell their works of art during the festival’s first three days.

Other activities that will keep chil-dren entertained include the Tumble-bus and BMX stunt riders on Friday and Saturday and the Nittany Greyhound Rescue on Saturday. Saturday will also be “Character Day” at People’s Choice, with local favorite sports and media mascots — get your photo taken!

With activities for all ages, People’s

Choice provides the Centre Region with a great way to experience a local sum-mer arts festival that features work from only Pennsylvania artists. With a variety of entertainment, arts and foods, Peo-ple’s Choice offers quality products with a hometown, family-friendly feel to fes-tival visitors.

“This is probably one of the best dis-plays of handmade goods you are going to see in Pennsylvania. It’s just a great little show packed into a little space,” said co-director John Madison in 2012.

For more information about Peo-ple’s Choice Festival, visit www.people-schoicefestival.com.

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BOALSBURG — Nittany Greyhounds has been re-homing ex-racing dogs since 1997 and, to date, has found placement for almost 2,000 greyhounds.

With a kennel near State College, Nittany Greyhounds is able to house fi ve to 10 greys at any given time, and welcomes visitors to interact with these majestic hounds.

Each year, thousands of greyhounds’ racing careers end and more than 300 groups around the country wait with open arms for the opportunity to place them in homes.

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Check out the petting zoo and treat the kids to a pony ride. Meet Toy the pony, Pea-nut the llama, Beau Buster the bunny and more. The

small fees earned from these attractions are used to res-cue, rehab and find adoptive homes for mistreated or un-wanted animals taken in by Ashburn farm.

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BOALSBURG — The Peo-ple’s Choice Festival will take place on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Mu-seum.

The museum recounts the story of commonwealth citizens who served our country. Their service is highlighted through exhibits and artifacts documented

by the museum’s excellent collection of vehicles, small arms and a range of other arti-facts.

Parking is provided by the military museum for just $5 per vehicle. The museum will be open during the fes-tival.

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CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette fi le photoTHE BMX STUNT team show was a real crowd-pleaser in 2013.

BMX stunt show back this year

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ham and the daredevils from his Dialed Action sports team at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11 and at noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, in the children’s area of the People’s Choice Festival.

Witness some of the biggest tricks in the sport of BMX, in-cluding back fl ips, super-mans, 360s and countless others.

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Festival features fun stuff for kids

BOALSBURG — Parents and kids love the People’s Choice Festival.

Parents like the wide-open spaces with children’s events tucked safely in the middle of a circle of art, food and music. Kids love that there’s something fun for them to do.

There’s always face painting, the hands-on science muse-um, a petting zoo and pony rides, the bouncy house, tie dyeing and rides on the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo.

The special events include young artisans’ sales (Thursday through Saturday, the Tumblebus, the BMX stunt riders Friday and Saturday,) and Nittany Greyhound Rescue on Saturday. Check out the action-packed demo featuring the Penn State karate club at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.

Saturday is also Character Day at People’s Choice, with plenty of sports and media mascots.

On Sunday, July 13, at 1 p.m., The Nittany Valley Shake-speare Company presents a funny, interactive show of William Shakespeare spoofs that is sure to have the kids engaged and entertained.

Time to help wounded mÕ itary personnel

BOALSBURG — Contribute to the Boalsburg banner project at the Community Service Tent on Friday and help wounded members of our military.

The Banner Committee was formed to create banners for the lamp posts in Boalsburg to commemerate the 150th An-niversary of Memorial Day.

The project has been expanded to include posters, post-cards (for mailing to active-duty military personnel) and a lim-ited number of T-shirts — all with the same design as the ban-ners. There also will be a large poster for veterans and active military personnel to sign.

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Music lineup has something for everyoneBy KENDALL RUSSELL

correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG — No matter what your taste, the music lineup at the People’s Choice Festival is sure to satisfy. Here’s the daily schedule for the festival’s live entertainment, which is free Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, at the north and south stages.

THURSDAY, JULY 10Silver Spurs Line DancersNorth Stage, 11:30 a.m.

The Silver Spurs are a group of tal-ented country line dancers that will be kicking off the festival this year. Found-ers Harry Westervelt and Gail Young-Leach have more than 40 years of dance experience between them. The Spurs perform frequently at local festivals and events, and also offer dance instruction classes for those interested in line danc-ing.

Chris GoodSouth Stage, 11:30 a.m.

Chris Good is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from central Pennsylania who’s been jamming on stage since high school. During the past several years, Good has performed at both the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and State College’s 4th Fest.

Good recently partnered up with pal Topher Stephenson to form ChrisTo-pher, and together the pair plays ‘90s pop/rock, classic rock and acoustic originals in bars and restaurants around State College, Bellefonte and Pittsburgh.

Trombone Chowder North Stage, 1 p.m.

Trombone Chowder is a group of semi-professional brass musicians who play an eclectic variety of instrumental music, ranging from traditional cham-ber songs and marches to jazz pieces and their own original arrangements. Originally from the State College area, the quartet has previously performed at First Night State College, the State College Jazz Festival and the People’s Choice Festival.

Dan Bubien Band South Stage, 1 p.m.

Hailing from Aliquippa, Dan Bubi-en is a singer/songwriter and guitarist with an affinity for blues, soul and funk music. In the past, Bubien’s talent has earned him a spot on stage with a vari-ety of big-name musicians — 311, An-thony Gomes, Ana Popovic and Magic Slim, to name a few.

His collection of original music, “Empty Roads,” was released last July

and met with fantastic critical reviews around the country. The band features Timmy Mabin on keyboard, Garry Rip-per on bass, Andy Taravella on drums and Bubien himself as lead guitarist and vocalist.

www.danbubien.com

Jay Smar North Stage, 2:30 p.m.

For more than three decades, Jay Smar has been on stage perform-ing classic and original folk-bluegrass tunes. With his low baritone voice and claw-hammer banjo, Smar’s career has carried him through two tours of Scot-land and earned him a recognition award from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Smar’s music was also featured in the Welsh BBC film “The Welsh in America.” Most recently, he was selected to play with the Pennsylva-nia Performing Arts on Tour.

www.jaysmar.com

Bottom Shelf Blues Band South Stage, 2:30 p.m.

Bottom Shelf is a five-piece band wholeheartedly dedicated to the blues and classic rock genre. Formed in 2010, the quintet features Ken Wilson on bass, Joey Biancuzzo and Bob Forbes on drums/percussion, and Cheryl Rinovato and Paul Kirk on guitar. All of the mem-bers vocalize together, and each has had a successful run with previous bands. Although they are based in western Pennsylvania, the band has opened for a number of national acts, from Tom-my Castro to Mike Zito to the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

www.bottomshelfrocks.com

Raining Blue North Stage, 4 p.m.

Based in Tyrone, Raining Blue is composed of musicians Amy William-son and Walt Yatta. Multi-instrumental-ist Yatta plays the keyboards, harmonica and ukulele, while Williamson sings and plays bass and drums. The pair joined up in 2010, and ever since they’ve been crafting unique, blues-tinged covers of their favorite rock songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Joe Bonson & Coffee Run South Stage, 4 p.m.

A rustic and down-to-earth country music band, Joe Bonson & Coffee Run have penned original bluegrass tunes for more than a decade. The band’s sound is rich, full and layered thanks to its seven members, and Bonson has received critical acclaim for his distinc-tively husky voice. With their folksy steel and fiddle and three-part harmonizing

vocals, Bonson & Coffee Run encapsu-late everything you love about the coun-try music genre.

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Biscuit Jam North Stage, 5:30 p.m.

Paying homage to classic artists such as Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Neil Young and The Rolling Stones, Biscuit Jam takes popular rock favorites and rein-terprets them through their own acous-tic lens. Their original compositions fall under the spectrum of Americana, but their style spreads across blues and folk and roots as well. You can usually catch one of their shows at bars and res-taurants around the State College and Bellefonte area.

Velveeta South Stage, 5:30 p.m.

Although they don’t hand out cheese and crackers at their shows like they did in the ‘90s, Velveeta’s wide fanbase is still as strong as ever. What originated as a “cheesy ‘80s cover band” has blos-somed into one of the most successful and popular live acts in central Penn-sylvania. From pop to rock to new wave, Velveeta brings back the 1980s in style.

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Keystone Society of Swing North Stage, 7 p.m.

The Keystone Society is an ensemble of musicians with only one goal: to share their love of big band swing from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Their motley crew of players range from ages 18 to 80, but de-spite their generational differences they coalesce smoothly to form the swingi-est, jazziest, biggest-sounding band to ever hit State College.

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Pure Cane Sugar South Stage, 7 p.m.

Folk-Americana group Pure Cane Sugar revolves around a core of three talented female musicians: Kate Twoey, Molly Countermine and Natalie Race. Backed by drummer Daryl Branford, guitarist Jason Tutwiler and bassist Bob Hart, Pure Cane Sugar weaves soulful and original arrangements reminiscent of the Dixie Chicks or the Indigo Girls. Their first full-length album, “Come Back Home,” was released in 2010.

FRIDAY, JULY 11Happy Valley Cloggers North Stage, 11:30 a.m.

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Friday’s lineup with an energetic, foot-tapping, heel-stomping clogging rou-tine. Clogging is a traditionally Ameri-can style of folk dance notable for its complicated footwork and rhythmic tapping. Led by national clogging cham-pion Kimberly Fliko, the dance troupe has already delighted audiences at the People’s Choice Festival, the Central Pa. Wine Festival, Summer’s Best Music Fest and more. Fliko also offers dance in-struction classes for both children and adults.

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Riley Roth South Stage, 11:30 a.m.

Fifteen-year-old Riley Roth has ac-complished a lot in her short life: she’s released both an EP and a self-written full-length album; she’s appeared in a commercial filmed in New York; she’s toured throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Louisi-ana; and now, she’s bringing her talents to the People’s Choice stage for the sec-ond year in a row. Her pop-country style has earned her comparisons to Taylor Swift, and her talent is outweighed only by her determination to succeed.

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The Kevin Neidig Band North Stage, 1 p.m.

Kevin Neidig is a musician and vocal-ist lauded for his expertise with a wide spread of stringed instruments. Guitar, banjo, mandolin — Neidig has mastered them all, and his skill has taken him to stages near and far from his home state of Pennsylvania. Neidig has performed at Penn State, Ohio’s Funk-N-Groove Music Spectacular and even made an appearance at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He’s also owned the Neidig Guitar Studio in Mechanicsburg for more than 17 years, where he teach-es guitar and mandolin.

www.kevinneidig.com

JR Mangan Band with Olivia Jones South Stage, 1 p.m.

Co-owner of the popular Café 210 West, JR Mangan has entertained audi-ences in the Stage College area since the 1980s. March 2014 marked the second anniversary of the “Rock the ‘80s” bene-fit concert, a musical event organized by Mangan that raises proceeds for the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund. Mangan recently joined up with enchanting vo-calist Olivia Jones, and together with their backing band they’ve performed to full houses at local bars and restaurants.

Andy Tolins & Haystack Lightnin’ North Stage, 2:30 p.m.

Throughout his solo career, Andy Tolins has dabbled in bluegrass, tradi-

tional folk, roots, country and rock ‘n’ roll. He’s also, of course, composed his own original arrangements. Tolins is the frontman for both Tolins’ Bluegrass Revue and the Triple A Blues Band, the latter of which earned Billboard/Musi-cian Magazine’s Best Unsigned Band award. He also lends his musical skills to The Screaming Ducks, a classic rock band that plays in the State College area. Tolins sings and plays guitar, mandolin, dobro and harmonica. With such an ex-pansive musical range, he’s sure to give a spectacular show with Haystack Light-nin’ by his side.

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Robert M. Sides Rock Camp South Stage, 2:30 p.m.

Rock Camp is a multi-level music ed-ucation program that nurtures its camp-ers’ innate love for music and teaches them the skills they need to be success-ful musicians in the future. Under the tutelage of drummer Matt Price and guitarist Jeff Gibble, these young musi-cians-in-training have been rehearsing tirelessly to perfect their live perfor-mance. Despite their age, the campers have a surprising amount of talent and musical finesse, and are expected to deliver an engaging and refreshingly youthful performance.

The Fireskippers North Stage, 4 p.m.

A three-piece band featuring one of the only professional female drummers in the area, The Fireskippers create dis-tinctly original lo-fi garage-folk. What they lack in raw numbers they make up for in creativity, often including trumpet melodies and harmonica solos in their tunes. Led by frontman Sam Price, the Fireskippers have brought their unique musical palette to shows from Bellefon-te to Huntingdon.

www.fireskippers.com

Centre County Outstanding Young Women South Stage, 4 p.m.

The Centre County Outstanding Young Women Scholarship Program is an annual event held to honor special seniors in the local area. The program strives to encourage excellence and high self-esteem, and offers recognition and awards to those outstanding enough to qualify. The finalists of this year’s event are set to showcase a wide range of tal-ent on stage — singing, dancing, martial arts, instrumentals and more.

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Deacons of Dixieland North Stage, 5:30 p.m.

Starting from humble beginnings in the late ‘80s, these dedicated musi-cians have been serving up wholesome,

snappy jazz instrumentals around the State College area. An eight-man band, the Deacons have dipped their toes in waltzes, polkas, hymns and blues, all tightly arranged and influenced by their shared affection for the bouncy Dixie-land style. You might recognize the Dea-cons from their performances at char-ity events like PSU Thon and Hope for Kids, but they’ve also appeared at Del-Grosso Park, Beaver Stadium’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration and the Centre County Grange Fair.

www.deaconsofdixieland.org

Lindsey Erin South Stage, 5:30 p.m.

Country queen Lindsey Erin has come a long way from her hometown of York. With her signature red locks and edgy persona, Erin has carved out a name for herself in country music, sharing the stage with names like Chase Rice, Dakota Bradley and Aaron Kelly. Erin published her first EP, “Talkin ‘Bout Country” last September and recently released a music video for her hit song “Up In Smoke” featuring Jason Wyatt of The Lost Trailers. This year, Erin do-nated her talent to the American Cancer Society for their “Rock the Relay” Ben-efit Tour and will be headlining an act at each of their events.

www.lindseyerinofficial.com

The Cliff Turner Band North Stage, 7 p.m.

The Cliff Turner Band just might have the largest selection of cover songs at their disposal, having memorized doz-ens for their local variety acts. Their ever-changing repertoire includes ev-erything from Bruno Mars and Reba to David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac, di-verse enough to sate your eardrums no matter what your fancy. The band has

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Submitted photoTHE DEREK WOODZ BAND will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11 on the South Stage at the People’s Choice Festival.

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inducted three new members this year: keyboardist Joseph Tombasco, vocalist Tabby Wilson and sax player Scott Smith.

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Derek Woodz Band South Stage, 7 p.m.

Son of 2012 International Blues Hall of Fame inductee Tim Woods, Derek Woods put together his band in 2011 in Los Angeles. Ever since, they’ve been bouncing back and forth performing shows from coast to coast. Their style is a fresh take on ‘60s and ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll, inspired by the likes of Santana, The Who and Bob Dylan. But, they’re not just a cover band — they released their album “Dancin’ Last August” and have even opened for both Rusted Root and Lisa Marie Presley.

SATURDAY, JULY 12Nittany Knights A Capella Barbershop Chorus North Stage, 11:30 a.m.

One of the few active a capella groups based in central Pennsylvania, the Nit-tany Knights were first chartered in 1962 and now boast a total number of around 50 members. The chorus often performs at local churches and retirement homes, but on Saturday they’ll be kicking off the live entertainment with a vibrant a capella performance. Throughout the year, the chorus offers a number of spe-cial events, including personal sing-a-gram Valentines in February.

www.nittanyknights.org

Your Dad’s Friends South Stage, 11:30 p.m.

Your Dad’s Friends may be mature, but they play with all the liveliness and vivacity of any of the neophyte bands in the area. Formed in 2002, central Penn-sylvania’s self-titled “Good Times and Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” plays their select favorites from years long past, including songs by The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, The Monkees and The Rascals.

www.yourdadsfriends.com

The Jay Vonada Trio North Stage, 1 p.m.

Jay Vonada is one of the most suc-cessful contemporary trombonists to emerge from Central Pennsylvania in recent years.

After studying jazz improvisation at Mansfield University, Vonada went on to showcase his brass ‘bone talent with a few different groups before settling in as lead trombonist with the Keystone So-ciety of Swing for five years. Aside from his current trio, Vonada also plays in a quartet called Trombone Chowder and a five-trombone/rhythm section jazz

group called Slide Zone. www.jayvonada.net

Black Cat Belly Dance & FriendsSouth Stage, 1 p.m.

Shannon Bishop’s interest in belly dancing first bloomed more than a de-cade ago, and now she’s the director of Black Cat Belly Dance, an organization that provides entertainment and in-struction in exotic styles of dance for all who wish to learn. Bishop recently traveled to Cairo to study Egyptian-style belly dance from its progenitors. Her belly dance troupe, Pepper Lotus Dance Ensemble, is the only of its kind in the State College area.

www.blackcat-bellydance.com

Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats North Stage, 2:30 p.m.

They say Melanie Zeigler has one of the best singing voices in the local area — and they’re not lying. Backed by gui-tarist Mark Ross, organist James Harton and drummer Matt Zelenz, Miss Mela-nie delivers cool, laid-back blues and soul inspired by a New Orleans groove. The band’s sophomore album, “You’re All I Got,” features eight of its own origi-nal songs, each deftly crafted and in-fused with a sultry, one-of-a-kind flavor.

www.missmelanieandthevalleyrats.com

28th Infantry Division Band South Stage, 2:30 p.m.

The 28th Infantry Division Band has the sort of discipline and dedication only the military could inspire. Headed by 1st Sgt. Robert Baranik and drum ma-jor Sgt. 1st Class Terry Alwine, the band carries on the legacy of it’s division’s name with performances and concerts around Pennsylvania.

The band is known for leading the Independence Day Parade through Old City in Philadelphia, but it also holds concerts and shows in Pittsburgh, Lew-isburg and Brookville.

August Room North Stage, 4 p.m.

Producing an idiosyncratic sound they classify as “cabaret-rock,” the Belle-fonte-based August Room is a group of professional musicians too eclectic to be restricted by one genre. Their influ-ences range from progressive rock and reggae to Americana and arena-sized stadium rock, all rolled up and finessed into a tight musical package. Most re-cently, the members of August Room showcased their talent on stage at the Strawberry Festival in Lemont.

www.augustroom.com

Pages of Paul South Stage, 4 p.m.

A five-piece born out of Lewisburg,

the members of Pages of Paul plays their own style of pop music overlaid with country and rock influences. With Karen Nogle’s smooth contralto pipes at the forefront, the band boasts more than 100 years of combined musical experi-ence. Their first album, “This Time,” re-leased in 2012, is a collection of purely original songs written by guitarist Paul Curcuruto.

www.pagesofpaul.com

Greenwood Community Brass Band North Stage, 5:30 p.m.

This group of both amateur and pro-fessional musicians is the brass subset of the full Greenwood Community Band, originally formed in 1977. By replac-ing trumpets with cornets and French horns with E-flat tenor horns, the group produces a distinctly mellower sound than most other brass horn sections. During the summer months only, the band entertains audiences with a wide assortment of styles including show tunes, marches and hymns.

Jackie Brown & The Gill Street Band South Stage, 6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

With nine members, The Gill Street Band produces a sound as large as the band itself. Jackie Brown’s powerful vo-cals have been compared by critics to Chaka Khan, and her soulful serenades are supported by a robust and funky horn section. The band’s style encom-passes classic funk, soul and R&B, with an awesome energy that spills off the stage and into the audience with ev-ery show. The show is expected to be so good, in fact, that they’ll be on stage twice this year.

www.gillstreetband.com

Music, Page 13

Submitted photoELVIS IMPERSONATOR Brad Crum returns for a fourth year to perform at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 on the South Stage.

PaGe 13The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalJuly 3, 2014Music, from page 12

Faces 4 Radio North Stage, 7 p.m.

This witty a capella and barbershop harmony quartet first came together in 2012. In just two short years, they’ve worked their way up to performances at Baseballtown at the First Energy Sta-dium and the Philadelphia Internation-al Festival of the Arts. The quartet even placed with a silver medal at last year’s Barbershop Harmony Society Internati-noal competition. The members include lead Brad Brooks, tenor Bob Bristow, baritone Mark Sanders and bass Jeff Winik.

www.faces4radioquartet.com

SUNDAY, JULY 13Zion Lutheran Church North Stage, 10:30 a.m.

The Zion family is a wide and diverse one, all devoutly dedicated to spread-ing kindness, humility and joy. Their adult choir is led by director Zachary Zembower, with Harold Harpster and Ryan Ditmer as organist and accompa-nist. The choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesdays, September through May, and is always looking for new singers.

Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ South Stage, 11:30 a.m.

Since 2012, country-rock musicians Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ have been entertaining local audiences with their high-energy performances. Hits from old school country, classic rock, Southern rock, Top 40 country picks — they play it all, and they’re sure to have your shins shuffling while they do it. De-spite their short tenure, they’ve opened for the likes of Toby Keith, Kipp More, Joe Nichols and more.

Holly & Araelia North Stage, 12 p.m.

Holly & Araelia are two young women with very big talent. A pair of local vocal-ists/guitarists, Holly & Araelia produce music as pretty as their names, singing lovely paired duets and covers of con-temporary songs like Lorde’s “Royals.” This will be the girls’ first year at People’s Choice, but they often make appearanc-es at the popular Café 210 West.

Elvis Impersonator Brad Crum South Stage, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Elvis is back, starch white stage suit and all. Brad Crum, a native of Halifax, passionately channels the King of Rock through lively performances and true dedication to his recreating his likeness.

With his gold sequins and gelled black hair, Crum will have you convinced it’s 1960 all over again. But he’s not just a look-alike — Crum’s vocal range spreads across an impressive three and a half oc-taves. Luckily for the festival’s audience, you’ll have two opportunities to see El-vis back in action this year.

www.rememberelvis.com

Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines North Stage, 1:30 p.m.

The Altoona Chorus is an all-female lineup of wonderful vocalists who sing out of pure love for performance. Trained in barbershop-style, their four-part harmonies are sweet and sprightly, and they have the confidence and skill to pull off country, jazz, rock, ballads and everything in between. The chorus meets for rehearsal Tuesday evenings at the Jaggard United Methodist Church and is always open to new members.

www.altoonachorus.com

The Little German Band North Stage, 3 p.m.

Dressed in traditional German le-derhosen, the Little German Band, of State College, is a sight for sore eyes and a balm for bored ears. Founded more than 50 years ago, the band recreates the classic style of Munich brass bands with a repertoire that includes waltzes, German folk tunes, polkas, marches and more.

The band also often plays their own original arrangements, so no two shows are ever the same.

Their novelty sound is the perfect ending to the People’s Choice Festival — playing music they love to an audience that loves to hear it.

www.thelittlegermanband.com

By CHRIS MORELLI

editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — It was a near-perfect weekend for orga-

nizers of the Bellefonte Relay for Life.

Beautiful weather? Check. Large crowds at Governor’s

Park? Check. Fundraising goals met? Check.

According to event co-chair Gail Miller, this year’s Relay

for Life was one of the most memorable.

“It was wonderful,” Miller said. “We had good weather,

finally. We had a great time. The new teams really seemed to

enjoy the atmosphere. It was a celebration.”

There was plenty of reason to celebrate.

According to Miller, the event raised $97,130 to help find a

cure for cancer.

That pushes the Bellefonte Relay for Life to more than $2

million raised during its 20-year history.

Miller said that the event has become popular because

everyone is affected by cancer.

“It touches everybody. If it hasn’t touched you yet, it will at

any time. It touches everybody’s life, it could be a relative, a

neighbor or a friend,” she said.

The Relay for Life kicked off Friday afternoon and lasted

24 hours.On Friday, the popular Miss Relay Pageant was held. Dur-

ing the pageant, males dress in drag and collect donations in

an effort to be named “Miss Relay.”

“We had 17 register. It was packed and they had a great

time,” Miller said. “The 17 participants raised over $800 in

one hour. Each one had an hour to walk around with their

purse and raise money. Oh, my … it was crazy.”

For Tara Ripka, of Zion, the Relay for Life has become an

annual event. Ripka is a 14-year cancer survivor. Her team,

Tara’s Angels, has been participating in the Relay for Life for

13 years.“It was a great success,” Ripka said. “Our team raised over

$10,100 this year!”

Ripka’s team was just that over the weekend — a team.

Tara’s Angels dressed in football garb this year.

“Since the theme was ‘party,’ our team went with a Super

Bowl party. We dressed in football jerseys and decorated our

site as a football field. We were Tara’s Angels versus cancer,”

Ripka said.

Cleary, the 24-hour walkathon is a special event for those

taking part.

John Wolfe came from Lock Haven to walk at Governor’s

Park.“I’ve been to a bunch of these, but this is a special one.

The setting is great, the people are friendly and it’s for a great

cause. I can’t think of a better way to spend my Saturday,”

Wolfe said.

Wolfe said that he was walking to honor his mother, who

died of cancer several years ago.

Relay, Page 6

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT

correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The College Heights Neighbor-

hood Association, after growing tired of repeated traffic

violations at the intersection of Atherton Street and Park

Avenue, made up their minds to petition the Pennsylvania

Legislature to allow State College and other similar mu-

nicipalities to use red light cameras at dangerous intersec-

tions.The association’s petition requests that the Legislature

expand 2012’s Act 84 legislation, which authorizes large

municipalities with populations exceeding 20,000 and ac-

credited police departments to install red light enforce-

ment cameras.

A press release accompanying the petition argues for

State College’s ability to use these same cameras, given the

borough’s similarity in population size and infrastructure

to the cities authorized by Act 84.

College Heights member and Penn State professor of

architecture Don Leon said in an email that his car was

totaled after being hit by a driver running a red light at

the Atherton-Park intersection, leading to his involvement

with the petition.

The petition received approximately 300 signatures

from State College residents, and was sent to Centre Coun-

ty representatives in the state Legislature with a letter de-

tailing various accidents involving drivers, pedestrians and

bicyclists at high-volume intersections in town.

“The majority of the signatures were garnered in a very

short period of time just standing at the intersection and

asking people if they would support it,” association mem-

ber and Penn State academic adviser Laura Brown said.

“By and large, upwards of 90 percent of people wanted to

sign it when I was there.”

Cameras, Page 4

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Gazette2014 Historic

26th Annual ~ June 13 & 14, 2014

H.B.I.

GAZETTETHE CENTRE COUNTYA special publication of

26th Annual ~ June 13 & 14, 2014

ClassicThe 26th annual Historic Bellefonte Cruise will take

place on June 13 and 14 in downtown Bellefonte.

Check out the Gazette’s guide to the classic car

show. Find out what’s new, where to go, live

entertainment and a complete schedule of events.

Inside

Opinion ............................ 7

Health & Wellness ......... 8, 9Education ......................

. 10

Community ............... 11-15Centre Spread ........... 16, 17

Sports ......................... 19-23

Arts & Entertainment 24, 25

What’s Happening .... 25, 26Group Meetings ............. 27

Puzzles ............................ 28

Business ..................... 29, 30

Classified ........................ 31

BRITTANY SVOBODA/The Gazette

SEEING RED: Following repeated traffic violations, the College Heights Neighborhood Association is asking that red light cameras be

installed at dangerous intersections throughout town.

Submitted photo

FAREWELL, HAIR: Sadie Ripka, 7, of Zion donated her hair for

Pantene’s “Beautiful Lengths” cancer-survivor initiative during last

weekend’s Relay for Life at Bellefonte’s Governor’s Park.

Residents petition for red light cameras

Relay for Life

enjoys another

successful year

College Avenue

construction

on scheduleBy MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT

correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Borough

Water Authority can’t “come in and totally rip the

town all up year after year,” authority executive di-

rector John Lichman said. Instead, the authority has

to carefully plan various important projects across

several years that correspond with the borough’s

community event schedule.

The current construction along College Avenue,

replacing a century-old water line, is the latest of

these projects. Lichman said the project has been

on the authority’s radar for “a very long time.”

Lichman said that the authority would prefer to

replace such lines within 60 to 80 years, but other

Construction, Page 5

BRITTANY SVOBODA/The Gazette

ON TRACK: According to State College borough officials,

the construction along College Avenue is progressing. The

construction is to replace a century-old water line.

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The CenTre CounTy

GazetteTime to Cruise

The 26th annual Historic Bellefonte

Cruise takes place in downtown

Bellefonte this weekend. Inside, find

a preview of the Cruise — maps,

classes, rules and a complete

schedule of events./Pages 17-24

Opinion ............................ 7

Health & Wellness ......... 8, 9Education .................. 10, 11

Community ............... 12-16Bellefonte Cruise ...... 17-24

Sports ......................... 25-30

Arts & Entertainment 31, 32

What’s Happening .... 33, 34Group Meetings ........ 34, 35

Puzzles ............................ 36

Business ..................... 37, 38

Classified ........................ 39

Wilson happy to call

Bellefonte his home

EAGLES FLY HIGH

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

MEMBERS OF THE Bald Eagle Area softball team celebrate a 7-3 win over Philipsburg-Osceola in the PIAA semifinals on

Monday night at Beard Field. The Lady Eagles will play in the PIAA Class AA title game on Friday, June 13, at Penn State.

See story on page 25.

MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT/For the Gazette

FIRED UP: Special Olympics athlete Ernie Roundtree and Pittsburgh Police

Commander Scott Schubert hold the Special Olympic torch triumphantly after

lighting the flame at the opening ceremony at Medlar Field on June 5.

By BRITTANY SVOBODA

bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLFONTE — Tom Wilson

has been to different parts of the

world, but there’s only one place

he calls home.

That’s Bellefonte.

The current Bellefonte mayor

joined the Navy soon after he

graduated from Bellefonte Area

High School during the Vietnam

War era. His extensive traveling

during his four-year enlistment

helped stamp his ticket back

home though, and made him ap-

preciate all that the area has to

offer.“There’s a lot of natural beau-

ty here,” Wilson said. “The fact

that we’re close to a major uni-

versity ... gives us some opportu-

nities for cultural events that we

wouldn’t have if we were stuck

out in the middle of nowhere.”

While metropolitans might

consider Bellefonte to be in the

middle of nowhere, he said, you

can’t beat the small-town atmo-

sphere that the borough boasts

with the advantage of being

surrounded by mountains and

streams.And Wilson is quite the out-

doorsman.“I’ve (canoed) all over the

state and I hunt,” he said.

Another hobby of his is music.

Wilson has played trumpet in an

eight-piece horn band and also

has been lead singer for several

groups.After serving in the military,

Wilson returned to Centre Coun-

ty and worked for First Media/

WZWW in radio sales and pro-

motions. He has also owned and

operated Centretainment, an en-

tertainment booking company,

Wilson, Page 6

CENTRE COUNTY

SPOTLIGHT

Special Olympics enjoys great weather, record numbers

By CHRIS MORELLI

editor@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The

45th annual Special Olympics

Pennsylvania Summer Games

went off without a hitch over the

weekend.Penn State was once again

the host site. According to event

director Ed Gannon, the games

played out perfectly. There were

no weather delays and every-

thing fell into place.

“It went very well,” Gannon

said. “Our big issue is always the

weather. We work all year to get

all the kinks worked out and to

have a smooth production. The

last week is always a panic be-

cause everyone is looking at the

weather. The weather has always

been the factor that can make or

break the games.”

But with temperatures in the

70s and no rain in sight, the 2014

Summer Games were just about

perfect.According to Gannon, record

numbers of volunteers, coaches

and athletes converged on Uni-

versity Park for the annual event.

“It was our largest event

to date … the most amount of

athletes ever. I don’t know the

exact numbers — we had a lot of

scratches and late additions —

but we had well over 2,300 ath-

letes,” he said.

Because the Special Olympics

Summer Games is such a mas-

sive undertaking, planning the

event takes place well in advance.

“We work all year long on this

thing. We try to take care of all

the possible problems. If we can’t

take care of them, we at least try

to identify them. We still do a lot

of reaction during the games.

There’s a lot of things that can

potentially go wrong,” Gannon

said.According to Gannon, in ad-

dition to the 2,300 athletes, there

were 1,600 volunteers and 600

coaches. The numbers, quite

simply, are staggering.

“It takes a lot of coordination.

When you’re working with those

numbers … there’s always last-

minute crises. Some years, we’ve

had rain, cold — the games have

been moved inside. But when

we have weather like we did, the

games are an unqualified suc-

cess,” Gannon noted.

According to Gannon, the

safety of the athletes is para-

mount.“With the population of ath-

letes that we’re dealing with, we

need to be careful. Special Olym-

pics requires a one-to-four ratio;

one coach or assistant coach for

every four athletes. We’re well

aware that we’ve got a popula-

tion of athletes that needs to be

supervised. Our biggest concern

is what can potentially happen

to those athletes. They are given

a lot of freedom here, so we’re

very concerned about the safety

of our athletes,” he said.

Aside from the normal bumps

and bruises and a few trips to the

emergency room, at the Special

Olympics Pennsylvania Summer

Games, the injuries were few and

far between.

“We had several hospital runs

from injuries that were sustained

on the basketball court. Noth-

ing out of the ordinary,” Gannon

said.For athletes like Stan Berecky,

of Allegheny County, the Special

Olympics Pennsylvania Summer

Special Olympics, Page 6

Construction at Bryce Jordan

stays on schedule, officials say

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT

correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Though the State College

High School graduation ceremony this past Satur-

day had to be moved to the Pegula Ice Arena due to

the Bryce Jordan Center construction, the project

is on track to be finished by Penn State’s summer

commencement on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bernie Punt, the BJC director of sales and market-

ing, said in an email that the high school commence-

ment was the only event that had to be moved due

to the construction. Since touring acts are slower

during the summer, the project hasn’t dramatically

impacted their scheduling.

“That doesn’t mean we are not busy,” Punt said.

“Our conference rooms and auxiliary gym are being

utilized all summer for banquets, proms, basketball

and volleyball camps.”

Project leader Marcie Van Horn said the whole

building is not under construction, and its offices

remain open. Both the building roof and the arena

floor are being renovated and replaced.

“As is typical, most roofing systems have about

a 20-year life cycle, and this roof has been up 18

years,” Van Horn said. “This started as an arena floor

Bryce Jordan, Page 4BRITTANY SVOBODA/The Gazette

AT THE HELM: Bellefonte Mayor Tom Wilson sits in his office in downtown

Bellefonte. Before being elected mayor, Wilson spent four years as a member of

borough council.

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GazetteEnd of the road

The Bald Eagle Area High School softball

team saw its season end in a 13-5 defeat

at the hands of Central Columbia in the

PIAA Class AA title game. The Lady Eagles

took home silver medals as they closed

out 2014./Page 19

Opinion ............................ 7

Health & Wellness ......... 8, 9Education ......................

. 10

Community ............... 12-15Centre Spread ........... 16, 17

Sports ......................... 19-23

Arts & Entertainment .... 24

What’s Happening .... 25, 26Group Meetings ........ 26, 27

Puzzles ............................ 28

Business ..................... 29, 30

Classified ........................ 31

TIM WEIGHT/Gazette file photo

HIGH HOPES: This is the site where the historic Bush House once stood. The land borders the downtown business district

in the borough of Bellefonte and Talleyrand Park. There are plans to build a flood wall and walkway near the site.

HEATHER WEIKEL/For the Gazette

THE NITTANY LION logos on the backs of the new video boards at Beaver Stadium were lit for the first time on Tuesday night. The logos

are 35-feet wide, 25-feet tall and 18-inches thick. Each is equipped with about 1,400 LED lights that will be visible from miles away. Small

crowds of Penn State fans gathered for the event.

Plans for flood

wall in Bellefonte

revealed to publicBy BRITTANY SVOBODA

bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Plans for a flood wall and walkway were unveiled to

the community last Wednesday as part of the Waterfront Improvement

Project in downtown Bellefonte.

Representatives from Buchart-Horn Engineering, the Bellefonte In-

dustrial Development Authority and the borough were available to field

the public’s questions and concerns about the proposed plans.

Bellefonte Borough manager Ralph Stewart said that the idea for the

Waterfront Improvement Project began after the Bush House Hotel,

which sat on the vacant lot above Spring Creek between West High and

West Lamb streets, burned down in 2006.

Mayor Tom Wilson added that the area is prone to flooding, and the

borough is required to build the flood wall before any development on

the vacant land can take place.

Flood, Page 4

LIGHT UP NIGHTGluten-free

bakery opens

in State CollegeBy BRITTANY SVOBODA

bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Five years ago, “gluten-free”

was not a household term.

Today, however, there are gluten-free sections at

markets, gluten-free menus on restaurant items and

gluten-free stores.

“The gluten-free market has been growing for some

time,” said Louisa Smith, a pastry chef and co-owner

of Good Seed Baking Co., a new dedicated gluten-free

bakery located in the former Fasta & Ravioli Co. site at

129 S. Fraser St. in State College.

Smith said she got into the gluten-free market “kind

of by accident.” While making conventional baked

goods, she started making macaroons, which are natu-

rally gluten-free, and sold them at area farmers mar-

kets.

Bakery, Page 4

BRITTANY SVOBODA/The Gazette

ICING ON THE CAKE: Louisa Smith, pastry chef and

co-owner of Good Seed Baking Co., prepares icing for her

gluten-free products. The bakery will have a grand opening

on Friday, June 27.

Several local Asian restaurants raidedBy CHRIS MORELLI

editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A week after Immigration and Cus-

toms Enforcement officers from the Department of Home-

land Security hit several Asian-owned businesses, there are

finally some answers as to what officers were looking for.

Federal agents executed search warrants at several busi-

nesses and took several people into custody. The raid was

conducted on June 12.

“Last week,” spokeswoman Nicole Navas said via email,

“ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents

conducted an enforcement action at numerous locations in

the State College, Pa., area.

During the execution of federal search warrants, HSI spe-

cial agents encountered and detained 10 individuals from

Raid, Page 5

CHRIS MORELLI/The Gazette

SPECIAL OPERATION: Workers were removed from Fuji and

Jade Garden last week during a raid. ICE Homeland Security

Investigations special agents targeted several State College Asian

restaurants on Thursday, June 12.

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ValKnitzValeria MerrellCatasauqua valknitz@verizon.netBooth # 5

Jacqueline KoontzJacqueline KoontzEverett volvo1@embarqmail.comBooth # 9

Theresa’s Woolen CraftsTheresa MalikBridgeville woolencrafts@hotmail. comBooth # 42

Pennsylvania Dutch RugsJudy HorningFleetwood judy.horning@yahoo.comBooth # 55

Cristine Handler’s CraftworksCristine HandlerHolland cristine@country-craft-works.comBooth # 62

Jesamie HandwovensPamela BartlChambersburg jesamie@supernet.comBooth # 65

Back Mountain BearsPenny FrenchTrout Run pennysbears@kcnet.orgBooth # 73

Kim’s PocketsKim BowersoxSpring Mills kimspockets@aol.comBooth # 91

Tie-Dyes by IldiIldiko SeitzerWilliamsport ildiko1950@yahoo.comBooth # 95

Indigo ArtwearSierra KrauseAllentown sierra.krause@yahoo.comBooth # 113

Pottery and CaneTim RothGreensburg timsroth@aol.comBooth # 117

Crescent Moon ClothingGretchen HulseDrexel Hill gretchen.hulse@verizon. netBooth # 128

2B’s Country CraftsBetty RobinsonMilesburg Booth # 132

Second Season MittensSusan WiseState College susanwise56@gmail.comBooth # 134

1804 ShopSue SpalvinsBoalsburg Booth # 138

The Wandering VineKathy DinsmorePunxsutawney thewanderingvine@msn.comBooth # 141

Richard’s Seagrass HatsSheryl FreasPhiladelphia, Pa.safreas@yahoo.comBooth # 168

Country Vale DesignsPamela RosadoNew Columbia pamr@dejazzdd.comBooth # 175

GLASSThe Ornamental LadyBarbara TalijanBethlehem barb@the-ornamental-lady.comBooth # 10

Christie Glass Works StudioDennis ChristieBethany hdcglass@ptd.netBooth # 54

C & C Studios Inc.Cindy HornamanAllentown cindees@ptd.netBooth # 68

New World GlassJennifer Feldman-CasterlineWapwallopen shop@newworldglass. comBooth # 72

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The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalPaGe 18 July 3, 2014Artisans, from page 15

Classy GlassBarbara SargentMansfield bsglass15@yahoo.comBooth # 124

Cheryl B Good GlassworksCheryl BowerHughesville bowerp1@comcast.netBooth # 155

Christman Art GlassLaurie ChristmanWest Hazelton jimroads@aol.comBooth # 169

Keysha Koy StudiosKeysha WhitselLandisville keyshakoy@comcast.netBooth # 174

JEWELRYBonnie Hedden DesignsBonnie HeddenWellsboro bonnieheddendesigns@verizon.netBooth # 17

Carole Hodes DesignsCarole HodesPittsburgh cbhodes1@verizon.netBooth # 18

Sneeks StoreGloria CooverHarborcreek sneeksstore@gmail.comBooth # 21

Dakota MoonDiana ContineNew Hope dakotamoon@comcast.netBooth # 25

Kindred Spirit DesignsDona JonesKutztown ksdjewelry@dejazzd.comBooth # 26

A Quirk of Art: Mixed Media Jewelry by Beth TaylorBeth TaylorBethlehem beth@getquirked.comBooth # 39

Beadware JewelryVictoria NeelyWilliamsport beadwearjewelry@aol.comBooth # 45

ICIS JewelryLisa SchwartzUpper Black Eddy icis@ptd.netBooth # 49

Jules ArtwearJule HanfordWilliamsport beadchic66@msn.comBooth # 59

Opposites Attract Handcrafted JewelryLucy Wilson ShermanSusquehanna lws@epix.netBooth # 64

Simply Sterling DesignsSuzette MasonWilliamsport suzette@simplysterling designs.comBooth # 70

Designs by Kimberley JadeKimberely Jade BerkichLiverpool artist@refininffirejewelry.comBooth # 81

Sue Stone - JewelerSuzanne StoneNarberth sstonejewels@gmail.comBooth # 88

Michael StephensEdinborolion41441@netscape.comBooth # 94

Precious JewelsFrances LapeJersey Shore flape57@verizon.netBooth # 101

Cheryl BrooksMifflintown Booth # 104

Reflections in SilverTed WalkerMechanicsburg reflectionsinsilver@hotmail.comBooth # 108

Silver Moon StudioRonetta KrauseWalnutport ronettakrause@yahoo.comBooth # 115

Yearick PotteryMary Ellen YearickShamokin Dam ayearick@ptd.netBooth # 116

Classy GlassBarbara SargentMansfield bsglass15@yahoo.comBooth # 124

Laurie Leonard DesignsLaurie LeonardJeanette laurie-_leonard@Icloud.comBooth # 126

Pamela Iobst DesignsPam IobstWhitehall pamibost@hotmail.comBooth # 129

Diane Wilson Porcelain JewelryDiane WilsonPittsburgh goddessofclay@yahoo.comBooth # 135

Naomi’s Crystal CoveNaomi GallagherPleasant Gap naomi777@comcast.comBooth # 139

Wire ArtistBrian MarianoBloomsburg bmariano@ptd.netBooth # 142

Barry Gebhart - SilversmithBarry GebhartBethlehem bgjewelry@msn.comBooth # 144

Courtney DesignCourtney PetersonLincoln University lee@courtneydesign.comBooth # 149

The HumbergersJohn HumbergerLigonier thehumbergers@comcast.netBooth # 158

Made From WithinKatie RepaschDover madefromwithin@gmail.comBooth # 161

Equos DesignsKirsten McDonaldPennsylvania Furnace kirstenemcdonald@gmail.comBooth # 166

Sweetleaf SisterzDenise MoscoDuBois sweetleafsisterz@yahoo. comBooth # 172

Colucci & CompanyMelissa ColucciCarlisle coluccimelissa@gmail. comBooth # 179

Beth Moser DesignsBeth MoserWilliamsport cabmoser@verizon.netBooth # 181

Earth’s Tones by S & SSteven AttlespergerShirleysburg sattlesperger@yahoo.comBooth # 189

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CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette file photoJEN WERNER, of Wyomissing, showcases one of her photo pieces during last year’s festival.

PaGe 19The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalJuly 3, 2014Artisans, from page 18

LEATHERLittle Beaver’s LeatherRonald BeaverKreamer Booth # 4

MacClay Leather DesignClay RosenbarkerEast Petersburg macclayleather@gmail.comBooth # 78

Brown’s LeathercraftEileen BrownTrout Run ewbrown@cub.kcnet.orgBooth # 84

Where Dragons TreadRuss HolzerAltoona russholzer@gmail.comBooth # 165

METALDragon’s Breath ForgeTim BradfordPleasant Gap dragonsbreath1990@yahoo.comBooth # 1

MarkArtMark EnglishWestfi eld markart2000@hotmail.comBooth # 47

Sandra Webberking OrginalsSandra WebberkingSpringfi eld swebberking@comcast.comBooth # 52

Crash & Burn Metal ArtHelen (Elli) GroningerBoalsburg egmetalart@yahoo.comBooth # 61

Sizov Copper ArtAleksandr SizovFairview logvina@verizon.netBooth # 92

Farm Country CraftsJoseph WiltDysart joewilt39@gmail.comBooth # 109

Cornerstone ForgeDennis WildnauerGermansville dennis@cornerstoneforge.comBooth # 122

Don Rea DesignsDon ReaDamascus djrupriver@wildblue.netBooth # 143

HVQ ByrdVicki ByrdPocono Summit hvqbyrd@yahoo.comBooth # 150

Roland Metal ArtRoland ParonishCarrolltown rolmetal@verizon.netBooth # 156

Metal IllusionsButcher MartofelColumbia bethm2001@gmail.comBooth # 176

Metal Expressions Ltd.Ron StinsonCarlisle rktsl2216@aol.comBooth # 178

MIXED AND OTHERHotplates USAMark PantyEtters botanicalhotplates@yahoo.comBooth # 8

NameMe CompanyCaryl PohlandLatrobe carylpohland@comcast.netBooth # 27

GreensleevesMary StanleyMillville marytstanley@gmail.comBooth # 28

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Beautify Your Home with Hanging Baskets and Annual Flowers!

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Choose from Many Varieties of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Fruit and Vegetable Plants!

CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette fi le photoSTEVE ZEAK, of Altoona, operates Wishfulwoods, which features handcrafted gifts for the avid card player.

The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalPaGe 20 July 3, 2014Artisans, from page 19

Woodland CreationzBillie Jo SontheimerCogan Station woodlandcreationz@chilitech.netBooth # 30

Two Old GourdsJohn WeaverLeola twooldgourds@hotmail.comBooth # 31

Anne St ClairAnne PiazzaAtglen info@annestclair.comBooth # 32

Leaf Me AloneGay IapalucciBedford oncealeaf@gmail.comBooth # 36

Tom Vosler’s Custom KnivesTom VoslerGreenville Booth # 40

Aimee’s CraftsAimee StutzmanSomerset amosotis79@gmail.comBooth # 41

WireworxLeslie MasterPhiladelphia leslie.master@yahoo.comBooth # 48

Stadium StudioJacob EisenhourHarrisburg jaeisenhour@gmail.comBooth # 71

Old Buttermould Pattern ProductsBruce PlunkertLittlestown obpp@msn.comBooth # 75

SilhouettesIgor NasibyanErie Booth # 80

J & M Craig CollectiblesMarjorie CraigAlbrightsville mhc@jandmcraigcollectibles.comBooth # 86

Rocks and RagsDonald KensingerMount Gretna rocksandrags@hotmail.comBooth # 97

Good’s WaxworksGinny GoodAdamstown wax264good@aol.comBooth # 110

Georgie LeHoop Drum ArtistGeorgie LeHoopSt. Clair lehoop@gmail.comBooth # 154

Cinnamon TreasuresBunny SwitzenbergLancaster bunnyswitzenberg@aol.comBooth # 160

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CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette fi le photoTRY DYE will give festival goers a chance to make their own tie dye creation. The booth was a big hit in 2013.

PaGe 21The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalJuly 3, 2014Artisans, from page 20

Lone Oak BroomsBob HafflyAmberson bobhaffly@embarqmail. comBooth # 163

Stonefield SoapsPam ButchkoskiChester Springs sales@stonefieldsoaps.comBooth # 167

Horner’s PensRichard HornerRimersburg horner79@windstream.netBooth # 171

Ukrainian EggsCynthia HamadySidman cinderace@aol.comBooth # 180

Ducky’s Pens Etc.David OwenLatrobe duckyspens@comcast.netBooth # 182

Poplar Hollow StudioKim GladfelterGlenville poplar@huges.netBooth # 183

One White FlowerDiana HydockFreeland dhydock@ptd.netBooth # 186

Artemis StudiosDiana KoziupaPerkasie shrinkdust@enter.netBooth # 187

Slate AccentsBrad CoulsonClarion slateaccents@gmail.comBooth # 188

Emma’s Friends Soaps & LotionsLynn ElkoTamaqua hello@emmasfriends.comBooth # 190

PHOTOAndy Smith PhotographyAndy SmithDevon andy@andysmith photography.comBooth # 12

Monumental PhotographyJohn KamererGettysburg jkamerer43@comcast.netBooth # 19

LightWaite ImagesSteven WaiteMorrisville lightwaiteimages@msn.comBooth # 29

Howard J. Blichfeldt-PhotographerHoward BlichfeldtBethel Park hjmb95@gmail.comBooth # 34

The Vintage Image ShopNik MaximenkoBrodheadsville thevintageimageshop@gmail.comBooth # 43

Rohrer PhotographyFrank RohrerLoganton rohrerphotography@hot-mail.comBooth # 60

C & C Studios Inc.Chris HornamanAllentown chris.hormanman@gmail.comBooth # 69

Brandon Hirt PhotosBrandon HirtEbensburg brandonhirtphoto@hotmail.comBooth # 77

Picture ThisCory HomickCoopersburg j.k.designs@att.netBooth # 87

Shedrick Sloane ImagesShedrick SloaneHarrisburg hydra11@verizon.netBooth # 111

Werner Photography / Thru Jen’s LensJennifer WernerWyomissing jwerner2179@hotmail.comBooth # 133

KC Burke PhotographyKacee BurkePort Matilda kaceejburke@gmail.comBooth # 136

Light Painter PhotographyDan MohrBreinigsville dan@lightpainter photography.comBooth # 164

POLYMER CLAYEm’s GemsEmilee ElderDuncansville em@emsgems.comBooth # 14

Leslie’sLeslie UmsteadHughesville lau4220@comcast.netBooth # 114

Greenfrogger Polymer ClayLinda FinkGettysburg greenfrogger73@yahoo.comBooth # 140

Sculpey DesignsSusan HamiltonButler Booth # 148

Little Fairy FriendsConstance BrooksLeesport conniebrooks2727@gmail.comBooth # 185

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Artisans, from page 21

2-DMargaret G. ThornMargaret ThornLititz margaret@margaretthorm.comBooth # 6

Black Ink ArtJon SwartzPhiladelphia info@blackinkart.comBooth # 15

Tom BetushMilroy Booth # 20

Joe JacobsDallastown injjacobs@verizon.netBooth # 24

John Stevens Water ColorsJohn StevensShrewsbury johnstevens58@comcast.netBooth # 35

Todd Walk GalleriesTodd WalkMorgantown toddwalkart@gmail.comBooth # 38

Studio in the SkyRip BodmanBlooming Grove bodman@ptd.netBooth # 50

Jocelyn Beatty StudioJocelyn BeattyWest Middlesex joycelynbeattyart@gmail.comBooth # 51

Bruce Garrabrandt, Artist/AuthorBruce GarrabrandtTerre Hill brucegarrabrandt@gmail.comBooth # 56

Al Dornisch PaintingsAl DornischRidgway bigowl@windstream.netBooth # 66

Daphne Krepps MarthouseBelleville dmarthouse@embargmail.comBooth # 76

Bob Weaver Art AttackBob WeaverWest Newtwon bweavart@hotmail.comBooth # 90

James Browne CreationsJames BrownePhoenixville james@jamesbrowne.netBooth # 99

Fine Art PaintingsBarry JeterFinleyville barryjeter@yahoo.comBooth # 100

ChazmaniaChaz LetzkusPittsburgh chazburgh@yahoo.comBooth # 107

Colestock PortraitsCarol ColestockMiddleburg portraits@carolcolestock.comBooth # 112

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Iva’sIva VranovaPen Argyl iva-vranova1@gmail.comBooth # 119

Dan Christ GalleryDan ChristKempton dpchrist@verizon.netBooth # 145

Kenneth Cotlar ArtKenneth CotlarEbensburg kc@cotlarart.comBooth # 153

Hobday’s Artwork & Co.Marilyn HobdayLandisville mehobday@comcast.netBooth # 157

WOODMarquetry - Wood PicturesGlenn JohnstonbaughPort Matilda Booth # 7

Kara Wood DesignsJohn KaraPerryopolis karawooddesigns@yahoo.comBooth # 16

Robinson’s Custom WoodworkingJohn RobinsonSunbury robwood@evenlink.comBooth # 22

Cherith Brook CraftsSam FikeGlenville snfi ke@comcast.netBooth # 37

EdwoodEdward BurgerOley edward2506@windstream.netBooth # 46

Kelley’s CutsGene KelleyJersey Shore kelleysonthecreek@hotmail.comBooth # 53

Curvy Wood DesignsLou RhoadesPort Matilda curvybenches@yahoo.comBooth # 58

TheoremDennis BenderCentre Hall dwb1@psu.eduBooth # 74

MJB GiftsMichael BalzerCogan Station lmbalzer@comcast.netBooth # 79

The Quondam TreeJesse PriceShermans Dale thequandantree@gmail.comBooth # 83

Oak CraftsJosh MillerBrockway oakandcherry4less@yahoo.comBooth # 85

Buttermilk HillJan SkiboHermitage theskibos@hotmail.comBooth # 89

Mr BlockheadRichard LevittNorth Wales blockhead2_2000@yahoo.comBooth # 96

Gilbert’s WoodcraftGilbert CareyMilton knocgrad88@yahoo.comBooth # 102

David C. FerreeDavid FerreeCentre Hall Booth # 106

For The BirdsDavid PrydePhilipsburg forthebirds@pennswood.netBooth # 120

Hand Carved Wooden FlowersCraig WesnerWilliamsburg Booth # 123

W. Gerry GrantGerry GrantHopewell thegrantrocker@msn.comBooth # 131

Fazio’s TurningsJim FazioCentre Valley fazio@ptd.netBooth # 137

Art by ClareClare MillerLandisburg cmmiller@kuhncom.netBooth # 151

Bohn CarvingsRoy BohnMilesburg rbohn425@comcast.netBooth # 159

Chester P. Basil’s —Wooden SpoonsMark HammLenhartsville mark@cpbasils.comBooth # 173

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Sherri’s Fun FoodsCrab cakes, crab soup, iced tea, bottled waterKeith Behneyinfo@sherriscrabcakes.com

Down Home Homemade PuddingRice, chocolate and tapioca pudding, soda, iced tea, bottled waterMike Brownchefpatti12@verizon.net

Carper’s ConcessionsSundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, frozen cheesecake, fl oats, soda, bottled waterRandy Carperhrcarper@yahoo.com

Gimmicks ConcessionsCrepes, Pepsi productsKevin Cielokevincielo@comcast.net

Cogan’s ConcessionsShaved iceKim Cogancogans@comcast.net

Old World ConcessionsRoasted almonds, smoothies, coffee, iced teaGuy Ferranda

Prospectors Allegheny Rib Co.Ribs, wings, pulled pork, chicken sandwiches, pork cutlet sandwiches, Pepsi productsMarc Fettersmarcfetters@gmail.com

Frazier’s Concessions LLCPizza, fried veggies, mozzarella sticks, soda, lemonade, orangeadeClint Frazierfrazoct2407@yahoo.com

Hassinger ConcessionsMaple-glazed kettle cornJoseph Hassingerdhass@zoominternet.net

Unicorn ConcessionsStrawberry, black raspberry and peach shortcake, apple dumplings, peach dumplings, chocolate-covered bananas, sundaes, milkshakes, chocolate cake, hot and cold drinksEdward Lanning1diesel@epix.net

Lauver’s ConcessionsIce cream, milkshakes, slush, soft pretzels, drinksAndy Lauver

TCB ConcessionsBeef jerky, iced tea, soda, bottled waterBrian Millerbmills01@yahoo.com

Miller’s Tropical SnoHawaiian shaved iceDanny Millerdmiller@gotme.net

Snyder’s ConcessionsPizza, soda, iced tea, bottled waterLori Millerrlkmiller3@msn.com

Packer’s ConcessionsHot sausage, steak sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, orangeadeAllan Packer

Bob’s ConcessionsLoaded baked potato, roasted corn on the cob, grilled cheese sandwiches, soda, bottled waterRobert Raycroftr.raycroft@comcast.net

Scott’s Roasting LLCPork sandwiches, pork in a dish, slaw, soda, iced tea, coffee, hot chocolate, bottled waterGeorge Scottscottsroasting@aol.com

Sherlock’s Beef PitBBQ roast beef, iced tea, bottled waterTom Sherlocktsherlock@sherlockfoods.com

Snyder’s ConcessionsFunnel cakes, dough boys, deep-fried Oreos, soda, bottled water, iced teaEmogene Snyderejsnyder77@aol.com

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CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette fi le photoTHERE WILL BE a variety of foods available during the People’s Choice Festival.

PaGe 27The CenTre CounTy GazeTTe — PeoPle’s ChoiCe FesTivalJuly 3, 2014Foods, from page 26

Jerry Snyder ConcessionsGyros, salads, cheesesteaks, hot sausage, soda, iced tea, bottled waterJerry Snyderrsconcessions@aol.com

Rick Snyder’s ConcessionsFrench fries, cinnamon rolls, fresh lemonade, orangeade, coffeeRick Snyderrsconcessions@aol.com

Snyder’s ConcessionsChicken on a stick, steak on a stick, salads, soda, bottled waterPreston Snyderjokesters@hotmail.com

SPECIALTY FOODS AND EXOTIC DELICACIESPottery and Country 4 YouGene AcriNew Cumberland eacri26@comcast.net

Dennis FarmsKevin DennisCoudersport kevin@dennisfarmsmaple.com

Aunt Jan’s SalsaJanet DubbsMillville jdubbs3@verizon.net

Tait Farm FoodsMichael DunkleCentre Hall Michael.taitfarmfoods@gmail.com

JD GourmetDee ElkinsTannersville Jdgourmetfoods@aol.com

Hot Peppers and Sweet DreamsPatti FrankGlenmore patti@hotpeppersand sweetdreams.com

Bevvy’s GourmetBeverly GillespieHarrisburg bevvysgourmet@gmail.com

Stone House MixesJennifer HoffmanGreensburg info@stonehousemixes.com

Chef Tim FoodsTim JutziEtters cheftim@ptd.net

Red Hawk Premium PeppersDan LowensteinReedsville danlowy@gmail.com

Torchbearer SaucesDavid LynchMechanicsburg vid@torchbearersauces.com

Big Al Sweet and Spicy MustardMaryann MoliternoPort Matilda maryann8333@hotmail.com

Razz’sThomas RadzwichHazel Township razzhickorysyrup@gmail.com

The Piper’s PeckJanet RobinsonBellefonte piperspeck@hotmail.com

East End FoodiesPaul ScottSecane pscott48@gmail.com

FlavorPAloozaDan TrimbleMount Holly Springs dtrimble@hotmail.com

AWARD-WINNING WINES FROM LOCAL WINERIESSeven Mountains Wine CellarsMary Ann BubbSpring Mills maryann@sevenmountainswinecellars.com

Sand Castle WineryFrank LeVienErwinna frankl.winery@comcast. com

University Wine CompanyJeff PorchPort Matilda jeff@universitywineco. com

Starr Hill Vineyards and WineryKen StarrCurwensville krsjrs5winery.com

Happy Valley Vineyard and WineryElwin StewartState College www.thehappyvalleywinery.com

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CHRIS MORELLI/Gazette file photoAFTER AN AFTERNOON of walking the festival grounds, nothing cools like a snow cone. Plenty of refreshing treats will be available from a variety of vendors.

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