Walt Mills | Boy who was betrayed deserves a belated public apology
My friend Mike and I teach a junior high Sunday school class together in the little church we belong to in Spring Mills. Last Sunday, he asked the kids in the class to write down their idea of what it means to be a friend. In the days since, their answers have stayed with me.
( By Walt Mills, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

DayBreak
In two New Jersey schools, Johnny can read, write -- and get his teeth fixed. New Brunswick district officials are using grants to set up dental offices at two schools, where full-time dentists and dental assistants will provide services to students for free.
( From wire reports, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

Clergy Column | Muslims have had to defend their religion
There is no doubt that the tragedy of Sept. 11 has affected the life of all Americans, if not the whole world. However, Muslims who live in this country have been especially affected, both as Muslims and also as people who live in a country known for its long-term values of freedom, human rights and democracy.
( By Dr. Zuhair Afaneh, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

Minister argues for 'Sopranos' -- despite its sex and violence
Like millions of Americans, Chris Seay was hooked after watching just a few episodes of "The Sopranos," HBO's hit series. "The characters were so real, so true to life," he recalls. "They were truly flawed heroes, and that is compelling to me."
( By Mark I. Pinsky, Knight Ridder Tribune, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

Williams admits addiction --to Internet
By Mike SzymanskiZap2itHOLLYWOOD -- Robin Williams has given up most of his addictions -- the drugs, the partying, the excesses -- but he admits to his new and maybe strongest addiction yet: the Internet.In an interview, Williams confesses to being a computer junkie, unlike many celebrity friends who are terrified of the Internet and chat rooms.
( Wire DataFeatures, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

Religion Directory
This is a listing of places of worship in Centre County. To be included, send a letter with name, address, phone number, pastor's name and worship times and days to: Religion Directory, P.O. Box 89, State College, PA 16804; or fax information to 238-1811; or e-mail jmichael@centredaily.com
( jmichael, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

The Food Bank
The Food Bank of the State College Area distributes food three days a week to eligible recipients.Who is eligible: Residents of the State College Area School District and the part of Julian with a telephone number that beings with the first three digits 692. Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines and be referred by a church or social service agency.
( carbutin, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)

SeniorMenus
Centre County Activities at Centre County senior citizens centers for the next week are:Bellefonte (205 S. Allegheny St., 355-6720): Monday -- Proverbs and honey bee word games, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday -- Peppi exercise, 10 a.m., healthy foods (samples are 50 cents), 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday -- Picnic at Sayers Dam; center closed; Thursday -- Peppi exercise, 10 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars bingo, 10:30 a.m.; Friday -- Music appreciation, 10:30 a.m., shopping, 12:30 p.m.
( sbatchel, 09/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)