Bill Horlacher
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Discovery Space Offers Undiscovered Opportunities to Benefit All Ages
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Having seen the kid-friendly logo of “Discovery Space” on the building’s stone façade, I assumed I knew what was happening on the inside of 1224 N. Atherton St. What else could it be but a place where children enjoy hands-on learning? Well, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Fortunately, Alvin de Levie, a good…
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Penn State Wrestling: Jeff Byers Offers His Pre-NCAA Predictions, Plaudits & Perspectives
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If you think of Penn State wrestling from an audio perspective, it’s all about the radio voice of Jeff Byers. For the last 33 years, Byers has offered ecstatic appreciation for Nittany Lion successes while also being undeniably fair toward the opposition. Raised in the State College area, “Ironhead” loves Penn State, but it’s quite possible…
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Settled in Happy Valley, Stefen Wisniewski Shares Super Bowl Memories and His Love for State College
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If you want to hear someone describe the thrill of playing in a Super Bowl, I recommend you talk to fellow Happy Valley resident Stefen Wisniewski. The former Penn State offensive lineman participated in last year’s NFL championship game, and although it’s not his favorite topic, he can talk about that defeat of his Kansas…
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Front Yard Mission Promotes Neighborly Bonds and Holiday Cheer
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It’s almost 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The sun is setting and the temperature is dropping, but energy is beginning to build in a Park Forest cul-de-sac. Neighbors of all sorts — senior citizens, 30-somethings, kids and dogs — are making their way to the end of Douglass Drive for a holiday celebration. Tables…
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Penn State or Iowa? Jeff Byers Offers Predictions for College Wrestling Season
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It’s all about Iowa vs. Penn State. And, no, this isn’t another rehash of a painful football defeat. Rather, it’s a look forward to the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships where all the mat metrics point to a battle between the Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions. Iowa, of course, won last year’s team championship over Penn…
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Still Celebrating 50 Years After Finding Purpose and Hope on the HUB Lawn
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Few Happy Valley residents had reason to circle September 29, 1971 on their calendars. It was an ordinary Wednesday with unremarkable weather that produced little in the way of headlines. Only the Pittsburgh Pirates made big news by starting their game with a history-making lineup of nine Black players. For me, however, that day stands…
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Lamentations & Vaccinations: Pastor Dan Nold Offers Perspective for Tough Times
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I don’t know anyone better qualified than Pastor Dan Nold to offer helpful insights to Happy Valley residents who have struggled during 2020 and 2021. Nold holds both a master’s degree and a doctorate from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He’s one of our community’s most senior pastors, having led Calvary Church for more…
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James Loses to Ben in Battle of Franklins but Happy Valley Wins Big with International Students
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You’ve seen them wandering around the community in recent weeks. Maybe you’ve offered them some guidance or a kind word of welcome. More than a thousand new international students from scores of nations have arrived for study at Penn State. But what are they thinking after arriving from countries as diverse as China, India and…
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Stephen Barnes Is Circling the Globe to Create an International Family at Penn State Law
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Who would do it if Stephen Barnes would not? Who else would travel the world, directly touching 25 nations as Penn State Law’s assistant dean for graduate and international programs? Who else but Stephen Barnes would constantly trick his body to overcome jet lag? (Barnes has collected 271 airline boarding passes during six years in…
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Unsung Hero Gives His Heart to ‘Family’ at Strawberry Fields
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OK, I’ll be honest. Of course, I’m always honest, but this time I’ll be really honest. I’m a big fan of unsung heroes. When I see an ordinary man, woman, boy or girl who makes an extraordinary contribution to our community, I just have to get out my soap box and my bullhorn to offer…