Centre County Gazette

July is Disability Pride Month. It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. This year’s theme is “The World Works Better with Us.” It’s a clear statement about inclusion — when people with disabilities are included, respected, and supported, communities work better for everyone. Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania…

BEECH CREEK — Descendants of Caspar and Philapena Peter will celebrate their 101st Family Reunion on Sunday, July 12 at the Beech Creek Blanchard Fire Co. Social Hall, 38 Locust St., Beech Creek. The first recorded Peter reunion was held in 1926 on the William Peter Family Farm, outside of Beech Creek, when children of…

Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently recognized Arize Credit Union  for flying the American flag properly as part of the Elks’ Fly the Flag Program. Displaying our nation’s flag with the respect and dignity it deserves is a meaningful way to show patriotism and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Pictured from left are Elks…

Thursday, July 9 Pleasant Gap Flea Market Pleasant Gap Flea Market will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Co. carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Vendor set up begins at 6 a.m. No reservations needed. Contact Mark at 814-355-2573 for more information. SCA Community Market State College Assembly…

Elks District State Vice President Kevin Lloyd recently made his official visit to Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 to convey the message of the Elks State President Kris Benedict. Pictured from left are District Deputy Designate Doug Linebaugh, PSP Steve Lucas, DSVP Lloyd, PDDGER Denise Zelznick, and ER Evan Edwards.

Some folks save coins, some save stamps, but for J. P. Gardner, his mission involves saving can tabs to help the Keystone Service Dog Project, supported by Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094. Gardner is pictured with what seems like millions of tabs from drink cans. Gardner donated two 5-gallon buckets of tabs.