Webb Weekly August 5, 2026

August Arrives as America 250 Fades

Wow, it’s hard to believe the calendar was ipped to August. Before you know it, the kids will be bac to school as the fall sports preparation has already begun.

I have been asked many questions lately about tough topics affecting e erything imaginable that our future generations will have to deal with. I think the best thing I can do is table these discussions and do a little more research.

Besides, for those of you who know me, I would much sooner talk about all the local events of August like Cutters baseball, Nittany Lion Football, the LLWS, and the hunting season ahead.

utting forth the research and effort on sub ects li e artificial intelligence is too close to going back to school for me. And I never looked forward to that when I was young. One thing I can guarantee e erybody artificial intelligence will ne er compose my column for me.

Before we move on to the real football ennsyl anians are passionate about it s time to wrap up our merica 250 celebration. The good folks

at Crosscutterland and Webb Weekly have honored our veterans, law enforcement personnel and firefighters and emergency service folks. I have deemed what is normally known as our Crosscutter Grand Slam contest our All-American Crosscutter Giveaways this season. I feel it s a perfect fit that our Nation’s 250th birthday coincides with 100 years of baseball at Historic Bowman Field, which makes it one of the oldest minor league ballpar s woven into American history.

o for my final contest it ust seemed fitting to honor the clergy in our one nation under od. If you are a pastor priest re erend minister rabbi or simply put a leader at a local church please reach out to me. e one of the first four to call or text and you will win (4) tickets and $40 worth of Cutters Cash to an upcoming game at Bowman. If you serve your congregation in this capacity and maybe aren t a big baseball fan but want to send those that help you within the church please call me and we ll ma e that happen. I appreciate those that pro ide not only my freedom of religion that I’m blessed

with in our Great Nation but those that make it their life’s mission here in the mortal world. I think the wor responsibility and challenges often go underappreciated.

special tip of the Webb Weekly hat with the American ag on the side to Father Da id echtel at t. oseph the Worker. He did a fantastic job, along with all those involved, with the recent pro ects to maintain and upgrade the beauty of the historic church.

So, as I always do, a quick review. Please, the contest is for local clergy only. imply call or text me when you read this at 570-337-0755, and if you’re one of the first four you win. he pri e is (4) tickets and a $40 Cutters Cash towards a hot dog and cold beverage for those who head out to the ball game with you.

While we’re talking Crosscutters baseball we are proud again to be teaming up with Carr s railers and upplies UPMC, Backyard Broadcasting, and Lundy Construction to help present the L Championship ame eptember 2nd at ourney allpar at istoric Bowman Field. Our goal here at Webb

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I will work a little Second Amendment freedom into my column by noting the August 15th, 2026, Youth Shoot that can be found below. What a great opportunity for those between the ages of and presented by the ulfur prings Ri e and Re ol er Club. If you re interested please note to pre register by ugust 2th. E eryone is in ited entry is free. It s limited to 60 children. And as I always state, remember when it comes to firearms and hunting safety always comes first. his begins with a proper education.

I ll close with a couple uic football thoughts. Beaver Stadium will become the largest collegiate football stadium in the ation this year passing the ig House at Michigan. I think new Nittany Lion ead Coach att Campbell and a favorable schedule will have the place roc ing li e ne er before.

Get out and about and enjoy all August has to offer in our nec of enns Woods.

God Bless America.

Jim Webb Jr.

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Learning Through Decisions

Life is full of decisions.

Some are easy. Some are incredibly hard.

If you’re anything like me, though, I can make even the easy ones difficult.

I can never pick where we eat, what to watch or where we are going. I tend to overthink.

I replay every possible outcome in my head. I ask myself what happens if I choose this path instead of that one. I wonder if I’m making the right decision or if I’ll look back wishing I had gone the other way.

One thing I’ve learned is that you eventually have to trust the decision you make.

Not because you know exactly how it’s going to turn out. But because you know you’re making it with the right intentions.

I’ve also learned that every decision teaches us something.

Sometimes it opens a door you never expected. Sometimes it closes one you thought would always be there.

Either way, there is usually a lesson waiting on the other side.

God gives us lessons all the time, but he seems to give us real good ones when we least expect it.

Another thing I’ve struggled with is wanting everyone to be happy with my decisions.

The older I get, the more I realize that’s impossible.

No matter what you choose, someone will probably disagree. Someone may even be disappointed. It does not make it any easier!

I’ve found peace by asking a couple of simple questions. Am I making this decision for the right reasons? Have I prayed about it? If I can answer yes to those questions, then eventually I have to stop worrying about every possible outcome and simply move forward.

I won’t always get every decision right. None of us will. But I’d rather make a thoughtful decision with the right intentions than spend my life afraid to make one at all.

The old “paralysis by analysis” quote fits pretty good with this.

You know what is a key to helping make decisions? Advice. Seeking advice. Find people you admire. People you trust. People who genuinely want what’s best for you. Ask for their opinion.

They’ve probably been through situations similar to the one you’re facing, and their perspective can save you from making a mistake or help give you confidence in the decision you’re about to make.

But here’s the hard part. Sometimes their advice isn’t what you wanted to hear. That’s when it’s tempting to get defensive or dismiss what they said.

I remember one time I asked my dad for advice on my swing for baseball when I was struggling. Boy did he give it to me — and boy did I flip on him. He responded with a, “son you asked me.”

If you only want advice that agrees with what you’ve already decided, you’re not really looking for advice.

Sometimes the people who care about us the most are willing to tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. That is true love.

And those are usually the voices worth listening to.

My goal with these articles has always been to make you stop and think about the everyday moments in life.

So the next time you’re faced with a difficult decision, don’t rush it.

Pray about it. Seek advice from people you trust. Listen to your heart. Then make your decision...

And trust it.

Because even if it doesn’t turn out exactly the way you hoped, there’s a good chance God is using that decision to teach you something you couldn’t have learned any other way.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

Jimmy Webb III

LH JAMS Music Art Festival: Three Days of Arts, Entertainment and Excitement

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The proud river community of Lock Haven will be pulsing with excitement that includes art, music and a wide variety of entertainment when LH JAMS takes place August 6, 7 and 8.

“The entire LH JAMS festival offers the very best of music, downtown restaurant cafe seating, premier food truck experiences, Straub beer and Oregon Hill winery, with constant entertainment from street performers, chalk artists, demonstrating artists and exciting fine art and craft vendors who will line the streets. You’ll find everything from paintings to duck carving, tie-dye to finely crafted bangles of semi-precious stones, or hand-thrown pottery,”

Steve Getz, one of the organizers of LH JAMS, told Webb Weekly.

According to Getz, demonstrating

artists will be happy to explain their work as they actively create on the streets of Lock Haven — all of which will provide family-friendly fun for all who attend.

LH LAMS is a bring-your-ownchairs type of event, but for everyone’s safety, no coolers or drinks are permitted to be carried into the area’s closed perimeter.

Here is the schedule for LH

JAMS:

Thursday, August 6th: Rockin’ the Red Barn – 6-10 p.m.

This is a fund-raiser for the (The Clinton County Arts Council) scholarship and educational programs and our only ticketed event. It will be held at the 1900 Red Barn venue. This year, the James Supra Band will entertain the crowd with doors opening at 6 p.m.. James is an awardwinning blues and rock musician who plays a wide variety of rock and blues favorites. His arrangements of

WAR’s ‘Low Rider’ and Jethro Tull’s ‘Locomotive Breath’ will go beyond your expectations.

Tickets are available at Schlesinger Communications in Lock Haven or online at LHJAMS.ORG — click on the Thursday night tab and scroll to the Zeffy link.

Friday, August 7th: “The Block Party”5-10:30 p.m.

Features two of the best Central Pennsylvania party bands; first on stage, Ted McCloskey and the HiFi’s, then enjoy the ever- popular “Velveeta” playing 80’s and 90’s covers late into the night. Enjoy craft and food vendors, cafe seating with Straub Brewery and Oregon Hill Winery, and food vendors for the entire weekend. Entry is free to the public.

Saturday, August 8th: Six great bands perform from Noon-10:30 p.m.

LHJAMS Main Street festival goes all day long and closes with the “Dancing in the Street Party.” Art, food, drink, and street performers blend with the music to offer the best entertainment in a beautiful setting.

Kicking off the Saturday music festivities will be student performers:

Central Mountain Jazz Cats. These talented musicians from Central Mountain High School open the festival every year. This is one way the arts council can showcase and support the arts for youth in our area. Then, swing on into the afternoon with the Prohibition-style jazz band “Baby Soda” directly from Brooklyn, NY. Next up, Philly’s own Fishtown funk and soul band “The Groove Merchants” perform their “tireless, faithful, throw-down grooves…”, followed by New Jersey’s full-energy band, “The Unstoppable Hack Beats,” making their second appearance at LH JAMS.

Our “Dancing in the Street Party” closes out the festival with two outstanding bands: “Diana Jacobs Band” is a 10-piece pop and blues band out of Upstate NY. Highlighted by Diana’s thrilling vocals, they play a range of work such as Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’ to ‘Ball and Chain’ made popular by the likes of Janis Joplin and Etta James.

New York City’s EPICSOUL closes out the festival with a 10-piece premier party band, featuring phenomenal horn and percussion sections

and three powerhouse vocalists who perform soul-stirring Motown medleys and today’s R&B, pop, rock, and contemporary hits, spanning six decades of some of the most popular iconic American music.

This last performance of the festival is the Clinton County Arts Council’s annual collaboration with the city’s Lock Haven Summer Concert Series to bring outstanding cultural entertainers to Central Pennsylvania.

The three stages on the streets of Lock Haven will provide wall-to-wall free music during the night on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday. Move from venue to venue for backto-back entertainment.

Main & Grove Street Stage

Friday:

• 6-7:30 p.m.: Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s

• 8-10:30 p.m.: Velveeta

Saturday:

• noon-1 p.m.: Central Mountain Jazz Cat

• 2:30-4 p.m.: The Groove Merchants

• 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Diana Jacobs Band Susquehanna Event Center Patio Stage:

Saturday:

• 1-2:30 p.m.: Baby Soda – Prohibition Era Jazz

• 4-5:30 p.m.: The Unstoppable Hackbeats

• 7:30-10:30 p.m.: Epicsoul

New this year, the festival’s own Strolling Minstrels, which features a full roster of talented musicians, will walk the festival and enter restaurants to bring softer musical selections into every corner of the event. They will also perform at the newly added “Quiet Side Stage” — separate from the two large stages on Main Street.

Quiet Side Stage:

Saturday:

• 12-12:45 p.m.: Tom Forstmeier

•12:45-1:30 p.m.: Ady Martínez and Friends

• 1:30- 2:15 p.m.: Open Mic

• 2:15-3 p.m.: Mare Cleary

• 3-3:30 p.m. Karl Leitzel

• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Sweetgum Band

• 4:15-5 p.m.: Open Mic

• 5-5:45 p.m.: Sweetgum Band

• 5:45-6 p.m.: Karl Leitzel and Beth England

Check out the music videos, vendor list, food selections, and more details at the Festival website: lhjams.org.

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Money Confiscated in Slot Machines Aid City Mission

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

More than $140 in money confiscated from slot machines this year, has gone toward buying bread for hungry stomachs, it was disclosed today at the City Mission.

Endeavoring to fix up their new quarters at the corner of Government Place and West Third Street, and at the same take care of the increased number of transients, officials at the Mission find the confiscated “nickels” a decided help to the worn pocketbooks that supplies 3,000 meals a month.

Summer has brought the usual increase in the number of those seeking a night’s lodging and food as they make their way from city to another, either looking for forward or “just traveling.”

The City Mission has been averaging 20 transients a day. In addition to these, five men are there regularly, and from

between eight to 10 persons who reside in the city are given meals regularly. Five local families depend entirely on the Mission for their daily bread. During the last month approximately 2,800 loaves passed from the Mission’s larder. When the organization gets settled in its new quarters it will be equipped better than before to take care of the needy poor.

The present establishment is considerably larger, better ventilated and cheerful than the former site at the lower end of Pine Street.

There are three floors, on the first floor is an auditorium where services are held each evening and at the rear of the building is a garage for the Mission’s truck which is used to haul clothing and other goods. Contributions to the General Fund are also made through the truck. There are separate quarters for White persons and Negroes, a provision which was impossible in the old quarters.

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Eleanor L. “Ellie” Clayton, 96, of Williamsport

Robert D. Liebersohn, 78, of Williamsport

Donna L. Secrist, 86, of Williamsport

Lauralyn Weisel, 63

Howard W. “Jr.” Shrimp, Jr., 71, of Dushore

Glenn R. Williams, 92, of Williamsport

Shirley M. Guthrie, 86, of Farrandsville

Mary Margaret Thomas, 91, of Loyalsock Twp.

Larry R. Maneval, 88, of Woolrich

Darl R. Cline, 82, of Jersey Shore

Harry “Skip” Stackhouse, 79, of Montoursville

D. Edward Doebler, 69, of Linden

Mabel E. Packard, 102, of Hughesville

Shirlee Bird, 85, of Overton

Trent William Stahl, 20, of Muncy

James L. Hans Sr., 86, of Turbotville

Adam E. “Frosty” Erdly, 50, of Montgomery

Kathy Ann Stauffer, 69, of Muncy

June Elizabeth Waltz, 99, of Lycoming County

Robert J. Stannert

Donald E. Price, 93, of Muncy

Donald E. Hammond, 85, of Williamsport

haki has been used by many armies around the world for uniforms and gear starting back circa 1848 when the English army introduced it as a military uniform. In British English and some other Commonwealth usage, khaki may also refer to a shade of green known as “olive drab” aka what we here in the States would literally term “military green.”

In Western fashion, it is part of the standard colorways for smart casual civilian dressing, most notably in the preppy aesthetic. For our purposes here British Khakis are pants in a deeper, earthier hue than the typical tan that can be worn casually and be semi-dressed up and is the perfect pant color for fall. Let’s run through all of the ways you can style this pant trend this autumn.

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Go Live Courageously

Let me start today’s faith conversation by sharing two amazing Scriptures. Both are direct quotes from Jesus:

Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:23-24

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this moun-

tain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20

These are extraordinary passages. Jesus is clearly communicating the power of faith filled prayer coupled with the sovereign power of almighty God. Here are two more Scriptures to inspire us regarding God’s power: With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

Nothing can thwart God’s plan. Job 42:2

Jesus didn’t use measured terms like

“most of the time” or “if you have faith as big as a mountain” or “if you’ve been really good.” Quite to the contrary, Jesus says that even if you have little mustard-seedsized-faith, you will receive exactly what you have asked for in prayer. Awesome! So, let me ask you, has that been your lived experience? Have you found that every time you offer a faith filled prayer you recei e exactly what you have asked for? I humbly confess that I have not, and my guess is that you haven’t either. What do we do with the distance that exists between what Jesus said and our lived experience? I refer to that distance as the disappointment gap. Some of us struggle with a big disappointment gap because we haven’t received what we have asked for in prayer.

I can tell you what many in the church world have said to me, “Tim, you just didn’t have enough faith.” They may mean well, but their words are hard to swallow. I don’t know what to say to them because I don’t know how to have more faith. I already believe that everything is possible with

God. I have seen God work astonishing miracles. Some were miracles of healing and forgiveness in my own heart and mind, while others were physical manifestations of God’s power witnessed by me and others. Like Job, I believe whole-heartedly that nothing can thwart God’s plan

Besides, Jesus didn’t demand great faith. He said our faith could be as small as a mustard seed. Sorry, but if my prayer didn’t result in the miracle I was seeking, my lack of faith wasn’t the problem. If it wasn’t my lack of faith, then why didn’t I receive what I prayed for? What’s the problem?

More often than not, our disappointment gap is created by our interpretation of the Word of God. In interpretation, context is important, and when it comes to the teachings of Jesus, context is vitally important.

So what is the context we must include when interpreting Jesus’ statements about receiving exactly what we have asked for in prayer?

I submit that we should consider the most important prayer Jesus ever taught, and the most dicult prayer Jesus ever prayed I would rank the Lord’s prayer as the most important prayer Jesus ever

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taught. Nearly every Christian has memorized the Lord’s Prayer, and it is the most recited prayer in all of Christendom. The prayer begins: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

I would ran esus prayer offered in the Garden of Gethsemane as the most di cult prayer esus e er prayed My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done. Matthew 26:42 In both cases, Jesus prioritized asking for God’s will to be done. That context being understood, we can be assured that when we pray for God’s will to be done, we will receive exactly what we have asked for. And yes, it only takes a tiny bit of faith, as small as a mustard seed, to be assured that God’s will is being done.

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We do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:17-18

These three men knew that God’s will would be accomplished, and whether God’s will would save them from the furnace or allow them to be executed, they were certain that God’s will would be done. That’s faith – and faith gave them great courage.

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Some Christians argue that praying for God’s will to be done is a cop out, a way of making excuses for our lack of faith. Really? I wonder if those same Christians would be willing to say that Jesus was coping out in the Garden, or that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were coping out when they declared to King Nebuchadnez-

Asking for and living in full surrender to God’s will is not a cop out. It is, in fact, the most courageous way to pray and live. Jesus proved that point, and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego demonstrated that even men like us can be extraordinarily courageous when we surrender to and fully trust in God’s will.

y friend in e ery prayer you offer seek God’s will above everything else. Put your faith in his sovereign will and you will receive exactly what you have prayed for. Then, go live courageously as you watch his will unfold.

To Boldly Write: Go Ahead and Split That Thing

By Joseph W. Smith III

An old Star Trek joke insists that the sign on the Enterprise’s female restroom reads: “Where no man has gone before.”

Of course, intersex bathroom jokes don’t work very well anymore; but I suppose if one of those red-shirted crewmen felt really urgent and the men’s room was locked, he would have “to boldly go” — thus completing one of the most famous quotes in the history of American TV.

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But that three-word verbal construct has irritated some folks, because it is a “split infiniti e an alleged grammar error that was, for many decades, a major no-no in hifalutin English.

Last week at “Weird Words,” we tried to undo the age-old rule against using “ain’t”; so I thought that even though our bailiwick is vocab, I might knock over one or two other unnecessary linguistic taboos. (And I ll try to go easy on the technical stuff.

hile the whole area of infiniti es is complex, the form we’re talking about here is a simple verb preceded by to — as in the sentence “I wanted to introduce my friend.” nd the so called split infiniti e occurs

when you stick an adverb or some other phrase between the verb and the “to”: I wanted to properly introduce my friend.

According to the venerable Chicago Manual of Style — pretty much the gold standard for formal writing the split infiniti e was widely condemned as bad grammar “from about 1850 to 1925.” (No idea where they came up with such specific dates but I m not gonna argue with Chicago.

y father a terrific writer whose journalistic career spanned nearly seven decades once suggested that split infinitives were frowned on because they might make the adverb sound like a verb. Thus, “to not tie my shoes” could initially confuse a listener because “to not” sounds like “to knot”; so now we’re not sure if he’s actually knotting his shoes or not. Ugh. (Sorta like saying that your wedding went off without a hitch. mmm.

But I’ve never heard Dad’s explanation anywhere else. A more likely reason is that in many languages — Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian — you can’t split an infiniti e because it s ust a single word. In Spanish, for instance, “to talk” and “to sing” are simply hablar and cantar.

Along these lines, grammarian and editor Ted Johnson, with whom I worked in

my copy-editing days at Simon & Schus-

says the taboo against split infiniti es is “arbirtrary.” In his excellent Handbook of Good English (WSP, 1983), Johnson writes that the proscription is a hango er from the nineteenth century, when grammarians attempted to make English grammar conform to Latin grammar. he Latin infiniti e cannot be split but only because it is all one word, not because there is any rule against it.”

hat s why se eral of my grammar guides don t e en mention split infiniti es including the gone but not forgotten Warriner’s once the reigning champion of English grammar textbooks.

But while Johnson and Chicago both admit that a oiding split infiniti es can be wise

at times it s also clear that some sentences ust sound better if you do it. I decided to quickly go to the hospital is not only better but actually clearer than I decided quickly to go to the hospital or e en I decided to go to the hospital quickly. ith the split infiniti e it s abundantly clear which erb is being done uic ly but in the other sentences not so much.

Incidentally there s a similar rule against ending sentences with a preposition resulting in such aw ward wording as e s the guy with whom we went” (rather than we went with . his li ewise arbitary rule also comes from Latin where the so called “terminal preposition” is not possible. e ll deal with that annoying bugaboo next week.

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You’re pure rocket fuel this week, Aries. Charge ahead with all of your bold ideas. Your charisma is off the charts right now. Use it before your energy starts to wane.

TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21

Treat yourself to something delicious and expensive this week, Taurus. Just do not blame the cosmos when you get the receipt for this luxury.

GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21

Say yes to spontaneous plans this week, Gemini. Your brain is going a mile a minute, so you may need someone along for the ride to keep you grounded.

CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22

Cancer, right now home is your fortress, so create a welcoming space to relax and recharge. You may want to spend some time in the kitchen baking up something delicious.

LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23

The spotlight is on you this week, Leo. Shine as brightly as you can, post that selfie and own the room you walk into. Be grateful to those who helped get you to the top.

VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22

All of your organizational superpowers will be activated this week, Virgo. Tackle that messy drawer you have

been putting off or conquer a chaotic schedule.

LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23

Libra, romance and fun are in the air for you. Your charm level is very high this week, and you may have a lot of people circling in your orbit as a result.

SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22

Scorpio, you will dig out all of the secrets this week like a super sleuth. Although you are on the hunt for information, remember to keep these pursuits lighthearted.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21

Your adventure mode is engaged, Sagittarius. It’s time to book the trip, try an exotic dish or say something wild.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20

Reward yourself with something that makes you feel important, Capricorn. It may be different depending on the day, and only you know what you desire.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18

Someone is ready to hear any wild ideas you can come up with, Aquarius. Tap into any genius that arises in your brain and share it with your close crew.

PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20

This week is about dreamy and magical vibes, Pisces. It’s the perfect time to create art, fall in love with a song or float through the week.

Couples Packages

Full Casket Entombment

• Two Crypt Spaces

• Two Beautiful Aries Caskets Including Color Choice

• Full Crypt Lettering: Names Dates

• One Flower Vase Vase Ring

• Two Open Close Including Service in Mausoleum

• Documentation Fee Included

Cremation Niches

• Two Niche Spaces

• Two Urns

• Two 8x6 Memorial Niche Plate: Name Dates

• One Flower Vase Vase Ring

• Two Open Close: including Service in Mausoleum

• Documentation Fee Included

Singles Packages

Full Casket Entombment

• One Crypt Space

• One Beautiful Aries Casket Including Color Choice

• One 8x6 Memorial Niche Plate: Name Dates

• One Flower Vase Vase Ring

• One Open Close: including Service in Mausoleum

Cremation Niches

• One Niche Space

• One Urn

• One 8x6 Memorial Niche Plate: Name Dates

• One Flower Vase Vase Ring

• One Open Close: Including Service in Mausoleum

• Documentation Fee Included

Centers for Healthy Aging

Let’s do Lunch!

If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!

We o er a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!

Clinton County Community Center 124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822

Jersey Shore Center 641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591

Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573

Centers for Healthy Aging

Loyalsock Center 1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590

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Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593

Mill Hall Center 9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378

Renovo Area Center 415 Fourth Street South Renovo 570-923-2525

RiverWalk Center 423 East Central Avenue South Williamsport 570-601-9592

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August 3

Hamburger BBQ, sandwich roll, garlic broccoli, creamed corn, chocolate pudding

Lighter Fare

Pimento spread, whole grain crackers, tomato & cucumber salad, fresh clementine

August 10

Goulash, green & wax beans, honey glazed carrot coins, fresh banana

Lighter Fare

Pimento spread, whole grain crackers, tomato & cucumber salad, fresh clementine

August 4

Chicken parmesan, spaghetti with sauce, cauliflower, fresh watermelon

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with lettuce & tomato, hoagie roll, pepper slaw, fresh cantaloupe

August 11

Roasted pork with sauerkraut, whipped potatoes, apple sauce, dinner roll

Lighter Fare

Sliced turkey & cheese, whole grain wrap, broccoli salad, fresh watermelon, chocolate chip cookie

August 5

Cheeseburger casserole, green & wax beans, buttered corn, gelatin with fruit

Lighter Fare

Chef salad with ranch, ham, turkey, and cheese, macaroni salad, tomato & cucumber salad, fresh banana

August 12

Chicken noodle casserole, carrots & cauliflower, creamed corn, baked custard

Lighter Fare

Sliced ham & Swiss, whole grain bread, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges, fresh apple

August 6

Sausage patty w/ peppers & onions, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, broccoli & carrots, fresh clementine

Lighter Fare

Sliced turkey & provolone with lettuce leaf, whole grain bread, broccoli salad, fresh apple tropical fruit salad

August 13

Pepper steak with pepper gravy, halushkie, peas with pearl onions, pears

Lighter Fare

Chicken salad, croissant, fresh romaine with French dressing, Italian tomato salad

August 7

Parmesan breaded fish, au gratin potatoes, dilled carrot coins, gelatin with fruit, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Antipasta salad with ranch, ham, salami, and cheese, tomato & cucumber salad, fresh cantaloupe, dinner roll

August 14

BBQ chicken, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, broccoli & carrots, creamy coleslaw

Lighter Fare

Chicken fajita salad with ranch dressing, fresh cantaloupe, corn & black bean salad, tortilla chips

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EVENTS

Send Off Picnic

What: Notre Dame Club of Greater Williamsport student send off picnic. ring a dish to share.

When: ednesday ugust th at p.m.

Where: outh illiamsport ool Complex a illion.

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

What: Doug ross retired ame Commission biologist and e ird coordinator will guide us on a bird wal in the woods and shrub lands of Ric etts len tate ar . e will also practice coding birds for the ird tlas. ood boots are recommended for wal ing. lease bring your own bug spray. Registration re uired at e ents.dcnr.pa.go ric etts glen state par or by emailing rhsummers pa.go or calling 4 .

When: hursday ugust th from a.m.

Where: eet at the ar ce in Ric etts len tate ar .

Flower Show

Community Calendar

What: ontours ille arden Club member s ower show and community sharing. uests welcome wear your red white blue.

When: hursday ugust th at 2 p.m.

Where: ontours ille resbyterian Church.

Summer Gardens to Savory Suppers

What: his is the season when our gardens and farm mar ets are bursting with tasty fruits and egetables! e will turn the har est from the aster ardener demonstration garden into delightful and nutritious dishes in the itchen.

When: hursday ugust th at p.m.

Where: 42 County Farm Rd. ontours ille. 2nd oor Conference Room itchen.

GPS and Geocaching

What: Learn how to use hand held units and apply those s ills at geocaching. aterials pro ided. ear shoes for wal ing in the woods. Contact Rhiannon ummers at 4 or rhsummers pa.go for more information. When: Friday ugust th from a.m. Where: ar and meet at the mphitheater in Ric etts len tate ar .

Yoga on the Beach

What: oin yoga instructor awnia Con erse for a morning yoga session on La e ean each. o experience re uired and bring your own mat or towel. Registration re uired at e ents.dcnr.pa.go ric etts glen state par or by emailing rhsummers pa.go or calling 4 .

When: aturday ugust th from a.m.

Where: La e ean each in Ric etts len tate ar .

Used Book Sale

A BUS TRIP TO

Elizabethtown, PA organized by Cheryl Williams Wed., Nov. 18, 2026

Bus will be departing around 9:00am from Beiter’s parking lot.

e trip will include bus fare, a meal catered by “Food for ought Catering,” a ride on the Santa Express train, and the National Christmas center followed by the Christmas light drive-thru. All are included in the price of $151.00 per person. Children 12 & under $107.00 If interested, please contact Cheryl at 570-327-1627.

*Stone Gables Estate is a biblical faith-based ministry/ business. eir mission is to donate 100% of net pro ts to aid abandoned children worldwide.

Reservations due October 17th

What: sed boo D D igsaw pu le sale. When: aturday ugust th from a.m. 2 p.m.

Where: . . on le Library 4 road t. ontours ille.

Butterflies and Blooms Walk

What: oin the par naturalist on a wal in the ayfields to obser e and identify butter ies and the blooms that support them. ood boots are recommended for wal ing. lease bring your own sunscreen bug spray and binoculars. ome binoculars are a ailable to borrow. Contact Rhiannon ummers at 4 or rhsummers pa.go for more information. When: aturday ugust th from p.m. Where: eet at ayfields along Rt. 4 in Ric etts len tate ar .

AJ Barbour Reunion

What: . . arbour chool reunion. ll former students teachers. When: aturday ugust th. Eating at p.m. Where: a ing place at the old school.

Burger Burn

What: urger burn. pen to the public. aring lot e ent only.

When: unday ugust th from a.m. until sold out.

Where: Eugene rafius merican Legion ost 4 2 road t. ontours ille.

Book Sale

What: Friends of uncy Library boo sale. When: uesday ugust th from p.m p.m.

Where: uncy Library . ain t. uncy.

Toastermasters Class

What: Control your fear of public spea ing. ractice spea ing before a friendly audience who will guide you on your ourney to becoming a better spea er. Contact Donna iller or hil uehrer 2 . When: st rd ednesday of each month at p.m.

Where: Restaurant ashington l d. illiamsport.

Post Breakfast

What: he ilton merican Legion ost will begin ser ing brea fast for per person with a large menu a ailable. lease call 42 42 ahead if you are part of a large group so we can be ready for you.

When: First and third unday of the month. rea fast is open to the public from a.m. p.m.

Where: ilton merican Legion ost 4 . Front t. ilton.

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CHURCH EVENTS...

Backpack Giveaway

What: edron and oint ethel Cs annual bac pac gi eaway. If your child is in need of a bac pac filled with school supplies please feel free to stop by and pic one out! ac pac s and supplies donated by members of edron and oint ethel Cs.

When: Friday ugust th from p.m. Where: ughes ille Fire Dept. par ing lot ughes ille.

Rummage Sale

What: Rummage sale. When: aturday ugust th from a.m. p.m.

Hours still in effect Fall Hours starting August 17th

Where: St. Joseph the Work Fleming Center, 720 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Giveaway

What: Omega giveaway. Yes, it’s all free! Clothing, books, toys, and more.

When: Saturday, August 8th, from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Omega OPC, 2570 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport.

Worship Service

What: Sunday Worship and hymn Sing. Message by Matt Harold, Lay Speaker. Our 125th year of worship. Come as you are. Leave Renewed!

When: Sunday, August 9th, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Rd., Waterville.

Worship Service

What: Worship service. Sermon series: Faith and Baseball, Week 1: “The Batter’s Box.”

When: Sunday, August 9th, at 10 a.m.

Where: DuBoistown Church, 133 Summer St., DuBoistown.

Block Party

What: Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a community block party. The event will include family-friendly activities, community resources, kids’ activities, giveaways, and local partners coming together to support families in the Williamsport area.

When: Wednesday, August 12th, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Antioch Baptist Church, 514 High St., Williamsport.

When: eetings are the first hursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Where: Williamsport YMCA, 641 Walnut St., Williamsport. In the Community Room.

Trout Run Senior Citizens

What: Trout Run Senior Citizen Chapter was established in 1972 and we are still going strong. Catered lunch for $7.00. Call to make a reservation at 570-772-8262.

When: Meetings are the 2nd Tuesdays of every month.

Where: Trout Run U.M. Church, Creamery t. rout Run behind the fire house.

Domestic Violence Support

What: Domestic Violence Support Group suggested for anyone 21 years of age and older who have experienced Domestic Violence.

When: First Tuesday of each month from noon-1 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

ARTS

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

& ENTERTAINMENT

Phil Reeder

What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing acoustic eclectic.

When: Friday, August 7th at 6 p.m.

Where: Woodward Cave Concert Series, Woodward.

Top Shelf

What: Top Shelf playing variety.

When: Saturday, August 8th at 6 p.m.

MEETINGS

MEETINGS...

Alzheimer Support Group

What: Muncy Alzheimer support group. Please feel free to bring your loved one as we will have an activity for them to participate in while you are attending the caregiver group.

When: The 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Community building behind Wolf Run Village, 246 May Dr., Hughesville.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting

What: Hughesville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 35 monthly meeting.

When: Second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Where: Glenn Sharrow American Legion, 76 N Main St., Hughesville.

NAMI Meeting

What: NAMI is hosting a monthly mental health support group connecting friends, families and individuals impacted by mental illness.

SENIOR EVENTS...

SENIOR EVENTS

Lycoming County Senior Citizens

What: Lycoming County Senior Citizens has been around since the 1960s. We have 9 chapters in the county.

When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: st oor boardroom of Di ine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport.

EVENTS

EVENTS…

Classic Rock Revival

What: Classic Rock Revival playingclassic rock

When: Thursday, August 6th at 4 p.m.

Where: Kettle Creek Music Festival, Quiet Oaks Campground, Crossforks.

Where: Hickory Valley Fire Company Festival, Dalmatia.

Susquehanna Valley Spinners & Weavers

Guild

What: Scandinavian Fiber Arts by Minna Cole history de elopment traditional fibers.

When: Sunday, August 9th, at 2 p.m.

Where: Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3rd St. (basement level), Lewisburg. ADA accessible.

Still been another one of those weeks here, honestly. Not gonna lie, I am struggling even to write, which says a lot. I don’t ever get to where I am completely blank on things to talk about or write! (You know me, I am a full detailed yacker folks!!) But when you are too exhausted to think, the simple ritual of country cooking can steady a weary mind. I can say, though, that this week our son Tyler turned 17 on the 28th of July. It was a Tuesday. I asked him what he wanted to do on the night of his birthday. All he wanted was for me to make him a ham loaf dinner and have his best friend, Tate Hill, and girlfriend, Irelyn Kiessling, over to hang out and ride their dirt bikes. It had been a while since I had really gotten down in my kitchen

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like this. I turned on Frank Sinatra radio, and got busy. It was like therapy for me. There I stood in my kitchen window, started to prep each recipe while watching all our wildlife come in to eat their early dinner. I made two ham loaves, macaroni and cheese, seasoned burnt broccoli (he likes it crispy), homemade canned peaches, and two pans of sticky buns. It’s a birthday tradition for my kids to have their own personal pan of sticky buns on their birthday. It sure was a spread and felt good to be cooking a large meal like that. I feel like summer meals like this are so heavy. I don’t know about you guys, but when I’m hot, it’s harder to eat. Unlike fall, where those big comfort meals hit the spot.

I haven’t even been able to lunch prep lately. Typically, I have things

ready that keep me focused on my weight loss journey and help me to stay right on track. I often love making a breakfast sandwich for brunch. Combining breakfast and lunch makes things so much easier, but today I got home from work at 1 p.m. and thought, “Now what in the world am I going to make for lunch?” In my garden was this big beautiful green cucumber. y first one of the season. I cut it up into small chunks and thought about making a cucumber salad type thing. I knew my cucumber had to be cold, though. So after chilling my cucumber, this is what I put in it.

• 1/2 cucumber chopped, chilled

• 1 Tbsp ranch dressing

• 2 Tbsp crumbled bacon

•.5 ounces shredded sharp cheese

• Sprinkle of pepper

I mixed it up real good and tasted it because I wasn’t sure if I would want another tablespoon of ranch or not. I try to keep my calories lower if I can. (And yes, I measure.)

Honestly, it was perfect. I had a Greek yogurt, plum, and chicken with it, and let me tell you - I had a hard time trying to finish it all. It was extremely filling! I lo e to get high food volume for lower calories. 200 calories for a nice-sized bowl of this cucumber salad. It was too easy and too yummy not to share. Perfectly light and satisfying for ugust. ugust! ee whi that came fast.

Local Author with ALS Pens Novel

Williamsport author Marc Schefsky never expected to write a novel. For most of his adult life, his work was anything but writing. He spent years in hospitality, owned and operated a large landscaping business in Florida, worked as a golf pro in Ohio, and later built a long career at the historic Genetti Hotel in Williamsport. After being diagnosed with ALS in 2022, however, Schefsky found himself facing a whole new reality.

By 2025, Schefsky was paralyzed from the neck down. He couldn’t move anymore, but he was left with loads of time, his faith, and a desire to create. With a specialized eyegaze computer that allowed him to communicate and write using only his eyes he chipped away at his first wor of fiction. s chefs y himself describes it, The Hush is a novel written by a man with ALS about a man with ALS.

So, what is ALS? ALS, short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurological disease that attacks the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control voluntary movement, including the

muscles used to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. As the motor neurons deteriorate, they stop sending signals to the muscles. Over time, those muscles wea en twitch stiffen and waste away. The disease is often associated with baseball legend Lou Gehrig, whose diagnosis brought national attention to the disease.

ALS does not progress in the same way for every person. For some, it begins with a foot that drags, unexplained tripping, or twitching in the arms, legs, shoulders, or tongue. Others first notice slurred speech or diculty swallowing. As the disease progresses, weakness spreads from one region of the body to others. Eventually, many people lose the ability to stand, use their arms, speak clearly, eat, or even breathe without support.

One of the worst things about this disease is that the mind often remains alert even as the body deteriorates. There is currently no cure for ALS, and available treatments cannot reverse the damage already done to the nervous system. Some medications may slow progression for certain patients or help manage symptoms. Doctors, nurses, and various medical specialists, along with family, often be-

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come part of the same care network.

Communication technology has become one of the most important tools for many people with advanced ALS, including Schefsky. When a person’s speech weakens, or they lose use of their hands, devices that track eye movement can allow a person to select letters and commands on a screen. The process is slow and demanding, but with this technology, people can send messages, communicate, and in Schefsky’s case, write an entire novel.

As a published author myself, I can tell you that writing a book is really hard. Long hours at my desk, rewrites, writer’s block, etc. What Marc did is beyond my comprehension. How he did everything I just described with his eyes, letter by letter, word by word is simply incredible. His diagnosis and paralysis give us context, but they do not define the man. L may ha e taken away his ability to type with his hands or walk, but it did not take away his ability to create.

Let’s talk about the book which follows Elias Miller, an architect who

loses the use of his body to ALS but refuses to disappear from the world. Sustained by an eye-gaze device, Elias becomes known as a Digital Monk, a figure who teaches a struggling alley how to endure, stay connected, and remain human as the world falls apart. For Schefsky, the story became a way to blend his own experience with questions about faith, family, survival, and what people owe to one another during tough times.

Schefsky’s path to writing was anything but traditional. He is quick to point out that he was not an author, poet, or English major before this project. His professional life was built around work that demanded movement, problem-solving, and constant interaction with people. In 2001, he and his then-wife, Jody, moved to Williamsport with their daughters, Lauren and Katie. Schefsky then spent the next two decades at the Genetti Hotel, collecting enough stories, he says to one day fill another boo he ll call otel Confidential

The inspiration for The Hush came from a different place than his professional life, however. In the years leading up to the book, he had been searching more deeply for his faith. He watched documentaries on religion and paid close attention to global

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tensions, natural disasters, and the way authority seemed to be tested around the world. Those observations reminded him of passages from the book of Matthew, especially the signs often associated with times of trouble. t first Schefsky considered writing about his own ALS journey, but he felt that kind of story had already been told many times. He wanted to create something different.

Sometimes working as many as 16 hours a day while his wife, Lori, was busy during tax season, Schefsky pushed on. e says he became ecient enough with the device that he

could do virtually anything on his computer that another person could do on a laptop. The technology did not make his circumstances easier, but it made it possible to turn an idea into a completed manuscript.

The story, characters, setting, and themes developed gradually as Schefsky wrote. Current events gave him the spark, but the story expanded through research and his imagination. When he needed to describe an architect’s o ce for example he researched what would typically be found in such a space. Details like that helped him build a believable world around Elias

Miller, even as the novel moved into questions of faith, collapse, resilience, and purpose.

At its heart, Schefsky says, The Hush is not simply about disease or disaster. It is about the strength people can find in one another when circumstances become unbearable. His sister-in-law im offered what he considers one of the best summaries of the book’s message. It’s about a man forming and pushing his family to be strong together and to do good in the world. That idea runs through the novel’s description of Elias as someone who refuses to gi e up. is in uence continues

through wisdom, faith, and his relationships.

The Hush is available through Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble online, and it can also be downloaded immediately to Kindle through Amazon. (Fyi, I bought my hard copy through ma on. chefs y is not finished writing, either. In addition to Hotel Confidential, he is working on a trilogy called Cradle of the Abyss, inspired by recent file releases and the theory that such mysteries might come not from outer space, but from the depths of the ocean. Do yourself a favor and chec out his first of many no els.

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The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Biographies and Memoirs by various authors

c.2026. various publishers

$23.95 - $32.50 various page counts

All summer long, life’s been a whirl. Holidays, outdoor get-togethers, kids sports, patriotic parties, you’ve been really busy. So maybe now it’s time to squeeze a few minutes out of this week for yourself. Time to try one of these biographies on great lives…

If your grill is hot, then simmer down with “Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher” by Renee King-Sonnen (Bloomsbury, $32.00), a true story of a rancher’s wife who must come to terms with her own desire to not eat the creatures her husband raises. Her solution is gutsy;

getting it done isn’t easy but it’s exciting. Animal lovers will love this boo meat eaters may find a game-changer here. So you’ve spent months following American current events, and your head spins. So read “The Art of Becoming a Citizen: A Memoir” by Gail Godwin (Bloomsbury, $25.99) and take a moment to think about what kind of citizen you aim to be. Yep, this memoir is very thought-provoking, but it’s also a meditation on the way things are, how the past can re ect the future and what you want to do about it – or even if you want to do anything. Controversial? Maybe, but also very sober and eye-opening. Do summertime and music belong together in your mind? Then you’ll love reading “Ringo: A Fab Life” by Tom Doyle (ECW, $23.95), a book about a Beatle. Not only does this biography start at the beginning, but it then

brings readers relatively up-todate on the Starr and his life today. When you’re done with that boo find “Mr. Moonlight: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles” by Philip Norman (Da Capo, $32.50). Before the Beatles were one of the world’s greatest bands filled with some of the world’s best talents, they were a dream that had to be built. ere you ll read about the man who did it – arguably, one of the best managers of all time. En oy the inter iews here the memories and the history, and a sad story that might ma e you wonder what if rian Epstein had ne er met ohn aul eorge or Rin go...

ep summertime is great but it can be less-than-thrilling, and in “After Shock: Learning to Reinhabit My Body After Illness” by Dr. Rana Awdish (St. Martin’s ress 2 . you ll read about a physician who recei es a medical diagnosis nobody wants, learning to heal from it and the surpris

ing conclusions doing so brought to her. Also look for “The Solo Honeymoon” by Laura Murphy

Dutton 2 . a story of an almost marriage an unthin able tragedy, and a brave, life-altering healing trip that might ultimately bring you to tears. ot enough If you need more (or other) biographies, then head to your favorite bookseller or librarian and ask to be escorted to the biography memoir section then ask for suggestions. You’ll find lots of boo s to read about the powerful, the passionate, the passive, and the playful that li e among us. In the meantime check out the above and give these memoirs a whirl.

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County Hall Corner: Rewriting the Future

By Blair Steward

An 18-year-old was killed and two others wounded in a shooting at Memorial Park. The violence arrived without warning and without mercy, the kind of tragedy that transforms a community’s sense of safety in an instant. The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered, understanding that what happened at Memorial Park cannot be treated as an isolated incident. It demands a response.

The board is partnering with state officials to launch an immediate, collaborative youth violence intervention framework. This is not a delayed study or a task force that will convene in three months. This is action happening now. The county recognizes that the gap between a shooting and prevention is the space where more shootings happen. Parents need resources. Schools need coordination. Community outreach leaders need to be at the table from the beginning. The intervention framework being launched represents the commissioners’ commitment to stopping violence before the next bullet is fired.

Simultaneously, Planning Director Jenny Picciano initiated a 180-day review

to amend zoning, specifically targeting regulations for data centers. The commissioners took a more dramatic step. They declared the county’s 1991 zoning ordinance invalid. This ordinance was written for a different era, when the threats facing rural Lycoming County looked entirely different. Data centers did not exist in the public consciousness. Nobody was proposing massive utility complexes that would transform historic farmland across Pennsylvania’s largest county by land area into technological infrastructure.

The declaration of invalidity is not merely symbolic. It creates a 180-day window to update regulations and pause potential data center developments in Muncy Township and surrounding ar-

eas. The commissioners are buying time. They are saying clearly that before any more data center approvals happen, the county’s zoning framework will reflect current reality. The imminent threat posed by development proposals has forced the board to act with legal force. Muncy Township supervisors and townships across the region will have the time and the county’s expertise to draft ordinances that allow them to make informed decisions about what gets built on their land.

Yet even as the commissioners address violence and development threats, they confront a different kind of gridlock.

The Bass Pro Shops project at the Lycoming Valley mall, the redevelopment that promised transformation for the downtown core, remains stalled. The delays stem from complex corporate negotiations rather than any failure on the part of developers or county leadership.

Local political circumstances have created gridlock that neither side initiated, and neither side can resolve. The commissioners emphasized this point because rumors have circulated suggesting mismanagement or hidden agendas. The board is denying those rumors directly. No tax dollars are funding this project. No backroom deals are driving delays. The complexity is real, but it is not dishonest.

The use of a non-disclosure agreement

to manage the project reflects standard corporate practice when major retailers negotiate with communities. The NDA protects negotiations from becoming public speculation, which only generates rumors and undermines confidence in the process itself. The commissioners recognize that clarity matters, which is why they are addressing the rumors head-on rather than allowing them to fester.

What emerges from this meeting is a portrait of a region confronting three crises that demand simultaneous attention. A fatal shooting requires immediate prevention work that engages parents, schools, and community leaders. Imminent data center development threats require the county to declare its outdated zoning ordinance invalid and begin urgent rewrites. A stalled development project requires transparency and honesty about what is happening and what is not happening.

The commissioners are not waiting for any of these problems to resolve themselves. They are acting with legal force on zoning. They are coordinating immediately on violence prevention. They are being transparent about development negotiations even when that transparency means addressing painful rumors. The meeting reflected genuine urgency and a recognition that the county’s future depends on decisions made in these next few months.

Easy, Restaurant-Worthy Meals For Busy Days

When life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress - and that includes your kitchen. If you’re juggling work, chores, errands, hobbies, studies, a social life, caretaking or the other million-and-one things keeping your schedule full right now, the idea of spending an hour putting together a home-cooked meal might sound exhausting or downright impossible.

In seasons like this, rather than waiting

for a table at your favorite restaurant or standing in line for takeout, turn to quick, easy recipes that offer nutritional balance and don’t skimp on flavor. By using pre-seasoned Minute Rice Cups — like the new, crave-worthy Garlic Parmesan to satisfy comfort cravings and Veggie Stir-Fry that lets you enjoy the flavor of takeout without the wait - you can have a flavorful base for your meals ready in 1 minute. You won’t even have to pull out the rice cooker or go scrounging in the spice cabinet.

If you’re craving a savory, cheesy dinner, this high-protein Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet, ready in only 6 minutes, is an ideal choice for busy home chefs searching for that elusive balance between simple and sophisticated. Plus, the recipe can easily be adapted to your household’s tastes; try tossing some spinach or chickpeas into the skillet or swapping the shrimp for chicken or tofu.

To enjoy takeout flavors without the trip, opt for this restaurant-inspired Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe. Savor the umami notes of soy sauce and enjoy the convenience of tender onions, carrots and peas mixed into the stir-fry rice cup that forms the base of your meal. The toppings are what give this recipe its deconstructed egg

roll vibe: flavorful sauteed cabbage joins crunchy wonton strips and a protein of choice for a bowl that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet

Prep time: 1 minute

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1-2

Ingredients:

• 1 Minute Garlic Parmesan Rice Cup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

• lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Heat rice according to package directions.

In medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet, add rice, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and heat through, 1 minute. Return shrimp and stir to combine.

Garnish with parsley. Squeeze lemon wedge over top, if desired, and serve.

Substitution: Use sauteed mushrooms or crispy tofu to make vegetarian.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 18 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 Minute Veggie Stir-Fry Rice Cup

• 1/2-pound ground turkey or pork

• 1 cup coleslaw mix

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated

• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1/2 cup fried wonton strips

• 2 tablespoons sweet and sour sauce

Directions:

Heat rice according to package directions.

In large pan, cook meat over medium heat 10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.

Add coleslaw, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil to pan. Cook 8 minutes, or until coleslaw is softened. Add rice during final 4 minutes.

Top with wonton strips, drizzle sweet and sour sauce and serve.

Tip: To add more vegetables, try mushrooms, bell peppers, snap peas or green onions. For extra spice, drizzle on sriracha or hot sauce of choice. (Feature Impact & Minute Rice)

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Elk Cam Fires Back Up

As Pennsylvania’s elk rut approaches, wildlife enthusiasts can once again experience one of the most anticipated natural events in the state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Cam went live on August 1 and will bring all the sights and sounds of the bugling bulls to your screen.

The cam is located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s elk range, an area totaling more than 220,000 acres including State Game Lands 311 and Elk State Forest. Video and sound from the camera will be livestreamed at www.pa.gov/pgc and viewers can expect not only to see elk, but turkey, deer and other wildlife, as well. Elk, which in the coming weeks will ramp up activity — with bulls becoming more vocal and competing with one another for available cows – always seem to take center stage. Enjoying the show is just a few clicks away.

“Whether it’s experiencing these remarkable animals in person or online, the elk herd in Pennsylvania continues to connect people across

the Commonwealth and beyond,” said Jason Beale, Game Commission Division Chief for Conservation Education and Social Science. “Their growing presence is a testament to the dedication of the Game Commission’s biologists, habitat managers, Game Wardens and the strong partnerships we have built with other agencies and private organizations that help conserve elk habitats. With everyone working together, we can continue to promote “ELK SMART” behavior to the thousands of people who enjoy experiencing elk in Pennsylvania.”

The livestream is provided by HDOnTap and made possible with the help of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission.

“We are proud to continue this partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission that brings wildlife viewing in Elk County to anyone in the world,” said Tim Sears, the founder of HDOnTap. “Each year, millions tune in to these livestreams nationwide, which offer a front row

seat to Pennsylvania’s wildlife around the clock.”

The Elk Cam will run until the first elk firearm season, which begins on October 3. The top times to see elk on camera are morning and evenings.

The stream can be accessed on the Game Commission website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ pgc/wildlife/wildlife-viewing/wildlife-cams.

VISITORS ENCOURAGED TO BE ‘ELK SMART’

While those viewing the Elk Cam need not worry about getting too close to elk or potentially compromising their wild qualities, things are different when viewing elk in person. Wildlife is best appreciated from a comfortable distance, and those enjoying Pennsylvania’s elk country should do their part to preserve the wild nature of the herd.

“ELK SMART” provides four simple, effective ways to ensure a wild elk herd for generations to come. Give elk space – Keep a distance of at least 100 yards between you and the elk. Never approach them. Elk are wild animals that are unpredict-

able and sometimes aggressive, especially during the fall breeding season. Cows are also known to defend their young when they feel threatened. Never feed elk – Not only is it illegal to feed elk in Pennsylvania, but it teaches them to associate people, cars and/or homes with food. This could cause them to approach people looking for more. Feeding also promotes the spread of infectious diseases by having them unnaturally congregate into small areas.

Don’t name elk – Characterizing elk, or any wildlife, by naming them degrades their wild essence. The very reason people are drawn to the elk is their unaltered independence from humans. Personifying elk as humans takes away from their truly wild nature.

Do your part – The welfare of the elk herd is a shared responsibility. If you see someone being disruptive or careless, whether intentional or not, kindly ask them to stop or report it to the Pennsylvania Game Commission by calling 1-833-PGC-WILD. We all have a duty to ensure the safety of people and the long-term welfare of the elk.

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COUNTRY AUCTION

We will be selling from the Montour DeLong Fair Building,Washingtonville, Pa.

GPS / Physical Address: 5848 Broadway Road, Danville, Pa. 17821. Signs Posted at the Rt54 & Rt 254 Intersection of Washingtonville.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026

Starting at 9:00am • Both Days

COUNTRY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Glass Hen on Nests; Several pieces of Uranium Glassware; Fire King mugs and plates. Cast Iron Bucky Ribbon Dogs [Cast at Watsontown Foundry]; Hazel Atlas Childrens mugs: Ranger Joe Ranch, Little Orphan Annie. Wheat etched drinking glasses. Floral peanut butter glasses. Various sizes of Corning Ware casserole dishes. Antique glasses in wire caddys. Snu jar. Antique biscuit jar collection. American Sweetheart dish collection. Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose dish collection. Homer Laughlin Colonial Kitchen dish set. Various cut glass serving bowls. Art Deco amethyst depression glass footed bowls. Victorian Le on china tea cups and plates. Shirley Temple blue glass creamer. Glass vinegar cruets, dessert dishes. Antique spectacles. Glass marbles. Lone Ranger chalkware, Anchor Hocking Moonstone: lidded glass box, candy dish, perfume bottles, serving platter and candle holders. Fenton white milk glass hobnail bowls. Numerous McCoy ower pots. Blue sponge ware bowl sets and pie plates. Ironstone co ee pots. Advertisement pieces: DeLaval Separator Company Tin die-cut match holder. 1940’s Tin die cut Pabst Blue Ribbon bottle opener. Matterns Hatchery advert thermometer, Beaver Springs Pa. Glass chicken waterer base. Canning supplies. CUTCO Knives and Utensils; Singer Oak Case Treadle Sewing Machine; Aluminum pots. Granite pots. Jumbo peanut butter jars. Hersheys sundae jars. Various antique tins, including small spice tins.Large pickle crocks and crocks of various sizes. Butchering equipment. Enameled cast iron pots. Cookbook collection including: Grange cookbooks. Various Tupperware and Pampered chef. Small kitchen wares. Pfaltzgra Canister set. Small kitchen appliances, Heavy Duty KitchenAid 4 qt. mixer, Cuisinart food processor with extra blades. Griswald and Wagner cast iron frypans. Cast iron griddles. Cast iron pot, Numerous vintage necklaces, bracelets, brooches and pins. Multiple Framed Original Victorian Calendar Prints from late 1890s and early 1900’s. including full year 1898 Maude Humphrey Compliments of Philadelphia Press. Full year 1897 Compliments of Grand Union Tea Company. Numerous vintage farm scene framed prints. Ken Hunter print: “Half in the shade” 348/400. [Painted on the P eegor Farm]; Frances Tipton Hunter framed prints. Collection of paintings by local artist, Laura Smith including a self portrait. Vintage Fisher Price toys. Cast iron toy train sets. Brownie target six-20 box camera. Horse harness hames. Various wool area rugs. Handmade and Longaberger Baskets. Victorian style electric globe lamps, electri ed kerosene lamps, dresser lamps. Mantle clocks. Local Dairy 1 Pint Bottles: Bu alo Valley Dairy- Milton , Pa. w/ Bu alo;Wesner’s Dairy- Watsontown, Reeds Dairy, KO Searfoss Dairy Muncy Pa, East Malta Farms Dairy, ½ pint milk bottles: Rothermels Dairy, Bechtels Dairy. American LaFrance Wooden Fire Truck Ladder; Flower vases: Fenton, Blown art glass, Anchor Hocking, Mille ori clutch purse vase, McCoy, marigold carnival glass. Princess House brandy sni er. Pfaltzgra metalcra pie holder. MCM solid brass mallard duck bookends. Fancy victorian wood comb case, rustic country comb case. Large Victorian wood frame wall mirror. Porcelain royal Copley chickens and roosters. Porcelain bird collection. Various antique glass ower frogs. Knitting and crochet supplies Glass shoe collection. WR 1970s- 80s yearbooks. Watsontown High School 1956 yearbook. Nancy Drew book set. Childs wooden wagon. Vintage Christmas Decorations. Vintage Santa Claus collection. Picture frames. Vintage trunks and suitcases, Vintage ladies clothing and fancy hats from 40’s, 50s and 60s. Hat stands. Vintage wooden runner sleds. American La France stamped wood Ladder.

GUNS

Ithaca Model 37 16 ga. pump shotgun, Iver Johnson 12 ga. single barrel shotgun, Harrington & Richardson 12 ga. single barrel shot gun, Stevens Crack shot 26 22 long ri e single shot, ompson Center Arms Muzzle loader 45 cal., Remington Model 700 30.06, Stevens Model 15-A 22 cal. Bolt action single shot, Spring eld Model 15 22 cal. Single shot bolt action, Winchester bolt action with clip 22 long ri e peep sites, Daisy Model 36 BB gun.

The Roving Sportsman… Make Your Plans NOW!

By Jon Pries

We have all learned over the years that it’s not a good idea to procrastinate. In fact, there are rarely any occasions when it is a good idea to wait until the very last minute to do what you know simply has to be done. he benefits of accomplishing tasks early far outweigh any poor excuses for delaying that which you know is best done early. With that in mind, think about these things:

Mentoring a Youth or Adult:

If you are a squirrel hunter, or are looking for the ideal time to mentor a new hunter, be they a youth or adult, there is no better season than the upcoming fall squirrel season, which opens on September 12, 2026 — just about 5 weeks from now. There is a Junior Hunt that runs from September 12-27, and the regular statewide season runs from September 12 to December 24, with an additional season running from December 26 to February 28, 2027, with no hunting of squirrels on December 25.

For Pennsylvania deer hunters, and specifically archery hunters ust less than two months from now the antlered and antlerless statewide season opens on October 3. It runs through November 20, 2026, with a second season opening up the day after Christmas and running until January 24, 2027. Bear hunters throughout the state will have opportunities to hunt these bruins as early as mid- October, with several WMU’s opening earlier. All of these seasons and the opportunities that they provide are going to be upon us before we realize it! While the really dedicated hunters are aware of the rapidly approaching seasons, most of us are simply busy with summertime activities and chores. As the days silently drop off the calendar and the weeks slowly slip away, there are a few things we should be doing now in the way of preparation.

Trail Cameras:

Pre-season scouting is an important key to success, especially if you are trying to locate and pattern a trophy buck, bear, or gobbler. Most hunters today are busy folks, often with little time to devote to pre-season scouting

PUBLIC AUCTION

David Armstrongs, Reloading, and more!!!

5pm.-Household,Collectibles,vintage furniture,Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press,cutting torches and more,We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID#45518,or checkus out on facebookat LeviSpring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 *Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details

AUCTION NOTE: John and Viola have been long-term and active Auction Attendees collecting for a lifetime. Do not miss this Rare and Great opportunity to Stepback in “Days GoneBy” Attending this Country Auction!!

TERMS: Cash or Good Penna Check • SELLERS: John & Viola P eegor Family Great Parking * Great Food By Fair * Restrooms & Chairs • Julie Raup, Executrix

5:30pm-Household, Collectibles, Antiques, small amount of furniture, home decor, reloading equipment, David Armstrong Prints: including Pumpkin Pines, Farm Pond, Family, Tobins Barn and more!!!

6pm- Firearms: Including 20+ Winchester Pre 64 Lever Action Ri es most being model 1886’s these rearms are in good condition and Great collector pcs for those Winchester collectors. ere is also a good selection of ammo for these calibers. Please watch for the calibers on auctionzip and next weeks ad. For listing and Pictures go to Auctionzip.com ID# 45518 or Facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering. Any questions call (570) 560-9543.

Terms and Conditions:NO BUYERS PREMIUM,cash or good pa checkcredit card 3 1/2% loss,buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer,statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material

Terms and Conditions: NO BUYERS PREMIUM, Cash, good PA check, credit card 3 1/2% loss, buying as is where is, no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material.

AUCTIONEERS: Michael David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810

PHONE: 570-538-2227

PA#AU002180-L

PICTURES: Auctionzip.com #2189 GoToAuctions 4136

e en though they reali e the benefits of getting out before the opening days of a season to locate the prime hunting spots. For years now trail cameras ha e become an increasingly popular tool and in fact are probably the most effecti e tool to use in pre season scouting. ith today s inno ations and features cameras can be uic ly placed in strategic locations and then monitored on your smartphone or home computer. If a camera is not yielding the results you hope for it can uic ly and easily be relocated to another spot you want to monitor. ut the ey to successful use of trail cameras is to get them out and in use and the sooner the better!

Food Plots:

oday s archery hunters in pursuit of big game are arguably the most dedicated and highly moti ated men and women throughout the hunting community. hey are generally more apt to do the research go the greater distance and pay close attention to e ery little detail that could affect the outcome of a hunt. Food plots especially when tuc ed away in a woodland setting can dramatically increase the odds of success for bow hunters and ri e and shotgun hunters as well . ut food plots ta e time to come to maturity and the window of

opportunity for planting is now! here are do ens of seed mixes a ailable from numerous seed companies from clo ers and chic ory to brassicas and rapeseed to beets and radishes and the what where and how may ary widely from one mix to the next. he ey here is to get with your local seed mix pro ider and discuss with him what your goals are obtain his ad ice on what and when to plant and reali e that the time to plant may be closing sooner than you thought!

Equipment Check:

here is little doubt that most archers ha e been busy practicing and impro ing their shooting s ills already and that the ma ority of firearm hunters tend to wait until the last minute to ta e a shot or two before heading out on a hunt! nfortunately procrastination can lead to the last minute disco ery that one or more critical components of your hunting e uipment need repair replacement or simply can t be located! a e time now to erify the integrity of the e uipment you plan to use this fall and you can then relax nowing that o er the next few months you are in good shape or ha e the time for needed repairs or replacement! a e your plans you ll be glad later that you did.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Friday, August 7th 2026, 5:30PM

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POLK FARM: 4114 Muncy Exchange Rd., Muncy Pa, 17756 Sat., Aug. 22 nd 2026 • 9AM

9 am - Household, Collectibles, Tools, and Lawn Tractors: Furniture to include a set of patio furniture, li recliner, beautiful farm style dining room table, glassware, amethyst, Princess house, depression, and more, small kitchen appliances, Tupperware, canning jars, decor shelving, several pcs of collectible items including Atlantic Oil Jar, and others, tools: Predator 4000 generator, Torch Set, Gas Cans Tarps, misc 3rd link pins, roller dollies, S&K Rolling tool chest, large assortment of hand tools, welding table, 10” Table saw, 8” mitre saw work force, oor jacks, sawzall, propane heaters and more!!!!

Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church 658 Village Rd., Pennsdale, PA. 17756 *****Saturday September 7th 9 a.m.*****

5:30- Firearms, Ammo Sporting Goods, Taxidermy including sh, deer, antlers, moose, and more, Household, Tools and more!!! Several Tool Lots including hand tools, welder, scopes, hunting items, gun cabinet, household items to include small appliances home decor, kitchenware, collectibles and much more. e late Clarence Michael collected and maintained some very nice rearms with a full listing of the rearms coming in future ad a few of the highlighted is a Remington Model 7 anniversary 7mm-08, Remington model 700 .222, Henry Golden Boy 38-55, Weatherby .270, Sako .243 and more For listing and pictures go to Auctionzip.com ID# 45518 or Facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering! Any questions call (570) 560-9543.

*1 East ParkStreet Hughesville Pa 17737* (Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)

5pm.-Household,Collectibles,vintage furniture,Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press,cutting torches and more,We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID#45518,or checkus out on facebookat LeviSpring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 *Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details

11 A.M.- We will be o ering up this great 89.18 acre farm located in Montour County, Anthony Township. Warrior Run School District, is Farm has approx 54 acres of tillable acres and just over 35 not tillable acres, it features a milking barn along with a bank barn, garage and also a storage lean-to, this farm also features a large four bedroom house with large kitchen, dining and living areas, it recently had a 20x18 addition which includes one bedroom, washer and dryer hook up and a bathroom, this home is currently being lived in so is move in ready also. Gas oil and mineral rights are conveying with the farm. Great views from several di erent areas looking out over the Muncy Hills, this farm has multiple opportunities plenty of wildlife!!! For a private showing/questionsplease contact Levi at (570) 772-5487, for pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518 or on Facebook at ”Levi Spring Auctioneering”. We Hope To See You ere!!!!

5pm.-Household,Collectibles,vintage furniture,Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press,cutting torches and more,We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID#45518,or checkus out on facebookat LeviSpring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 *Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details

Terms and Conditions: NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Cash, good PA check, credit card 3 1/2% loss, buying as is where is, no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material.

Terms and Conditions:NO BUYERS PREMIUM,cash or good pa checkcredit card 3 1/2% loss,buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer,statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material

Come enjoy some great food provided by the Pennsdale United Methodist church, and entertainment as we kicko the 2026 season with rst auction of the year!!!!! We Hope To See You ere!!!!

Real Estate Terms: 5% Buyers premium added to purchase price. Cashier or certi ed check in the amount of $30,000 made out to “Levi Spring Auctioneering” down the day of auction with remaining due in 60 days or upon delivery of good title. Property to be sold with seller con rmation, buying as is where is, no warranties or guarantees made by the auctioneer or the seller, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material, house was built pre 1978 and could have lead base paint, any testing or inspections may be done at the expense of the potential buyer!!

Terms and Conditions:NO BUYERS PREMIUM,cash or good pa checkcredit card 3 1/2% loss,buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer,statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material

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If you had told me when I was a kid growing up in this state that we would someday have an elk hunting season, I would have said you were crazy.

We actually don’t have a single elk season, but we now ha e four different seasons when elk can be hunted in Pennsylvania, and 155 elk tags will be awarded.

ESTATE AUCTION

We will be selling from the Montour DeLong Fair Building [Washingtonville, Pa.], Located at 5848 Broadway Road, Danville, Pa. 17821, Signs posted at RT 254 & Rt 54 intersection in Washingtonville day of Auction

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

Starting at 9:00 am

COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD • FURNITURE

Bechtel’s Dairy –Lewisburg, Pa. Metal Porch Box; Red Family Scale; Cast Iron Sausage Stu er; Crocks & Jugs; Wooden Tea Cart; Reverse Painted Sailboat Picture; Tilt Top Stand; Wooden Slaw Board; Wooden Clothes Tree; Fancy Antique Oak Side by Side Dropfront Secretary/ Bookcase w/ Column Design [Super Nice]; e Hardy Boys, Ice Cream Scoops; Vintage Metal Barrett Cherries Can w/ Handle; Cherry Hitchcock Style Writing Chair; Shawnee Style Pig Creamers; Pink Standing Rooster Candy Dish; Clear Glass Standing Turkey Candy Dish; Princess House Glassware; Mid Century Large Green Glass Vase; Metal Perfection Heater; Hoosier Style Sugar Jar; Wooden Rolling Pin; Metal Middleswarth Potato Chip Can- Beavertown,Pa.; Various Mid Century Planters; Budweiser 8 Horse Hitch Beer Steins; Vintage Barn Lanterns; Railroad Lantern; Chicken Figurines; Griswald #9 Cast Iron Fry Pan; C.I.Fry Pans; Nutting Style Print “Birch Bend”; E&J Meadows Glass Milk Jugs w/ Caps & Carrier; Milk Bottles; Pink Depression Dishes; Lighted Glass Door Curio Cabinet; Pyrex Mixing Bowls [Colored & White]; Cherry Chest on Chest of Drawers & Dresser; Cherry Bed; and Night Stand; Glider Rocker; Upholstered Electric Li Chair; Allegheny Creamery Bottle Caps; Oak Coffee Table; Cookbooks; Jewelry Cabinet; LARGE SELECTION ! Christmas & Seasonal Decorations; Glass Pumpkin Jar; McCoy Planter; Cowboy Welcome Sign; Metal Barn Star; Park Bench; Garden Figurines & Gazing Globes; Garden Gnomes & Mushroom; Stihl Gas Leaf Blower; Vintage Metal Wire Gate; ermos, Stainless Gas Grill; Plus More To Be Found!!

AUCTION NOTE: Items have been well cared for – so plan on attending and enjoying the day with us.

Terms: Cash or Good PA Check • Seller: Reitz Family Great Lunch • Great Parking • Restrooms & Chairs Provided by Fair Association

AUCTIONEERS: Michael David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810 PHONE: 570-538-2227

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PICTURES: Auctionzip.com #2189 GoToAuctions 4136

In 2024, 140 elk tags were offered, including 65 for bulls and 75 for cows. The same numbers were offered the following year but the numbers have now been moved up to 155, including 80 bull tags and 75 cow tags.

In 2009, I was one of those very fortunate ones to be drawn for a bull elk tag, and back then there were only 20 bull tags and 39 cow

tags being offered. n the second day of the hunt, I was able to drop a nice 8x8 bull that weighed 800 pounds. While that was one of the better bulls taken that year, there have been a pretty good number of bigger ones taken since then.

Pennsylvania’s elk herd is actually doing pretty well both in numbers and in size. I believe that when I got my elk tag, the herd was estimated at around 1,000 animals, but today’s estimated numbers are at about 1,500 elk, and if it continues at that pace, it could hit 1,700 by the year 2032.

Cows are believed to weigh up to 600 pounds, and bulls may weigh as much as 1,000 pounds. I know a lot of people want to

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go out west on an elk hunt, but your chances of taking a bigger bull are probably greater here in our state. Here, of course, because of the very limited numbers. The problem is getting that elk tag.

An additional elk season was added this year, and from what I understand, the purpose of adding that season was to further spread hunters out over broader areas and to cut down on congestion.

Like a lot of other hunters, I like to have a lot of room, and I don’t want other hunters messing up my hunt, so fewer hunters in any given area is a plus. Without that new season being added, there could ha e been as many as fi e bull hunters in any one hunting zone, but now with the added new season, only three or maybe only two other hunters may be in the same area.

There has been another interesting change to the elk hunting regulations. In the days to come, any hunter who has never drawn a bull elk tag and gets one can never apply for another bull elk tag; they may, however, continue to apply for a cow elk license. This new rule goes into effect this year however, it is not retroactive, or in other words, hunters who got a bull elk tag before this year are still permitted to apply for bull elk tags each year. That means I am still able to apply for a bull tag here in Pennsylvania. To be honest, after I got my bull, I never again applied for another tag. I realize the chances of getting drawn are pretty slim, but it’s well worth the effort and once you have that tag, your chances of bagging a nice bull are no doubt much greater than a hunt out west somewhere.

Bidding

deposit required from high bidder at end of auction, balance on or within 45 days, 2% buyers premium charged, transfer taxes split between seller & buyer, Realtor participation welcome call for details, To place phone bids or to check on current bid call 570-927-0325, to bid online log on to Hi-Bid .com and search for Keystate Auctions LLC

Former Freas Family

COUNTRY AUCTION

We will be selling from the Former Freas Family Farm, Located at 1628 Hill Road, Millville, Pa. 17846. From Millville Intersection follow Rt 42 South approx 6/10 mile turning onto Hill Road and Follow to Auction Farm Lane. Signs Posted Day of Auction.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026

Starting at 9:00 am

ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES

Feen-A –Mint Chewing Gum Laxative, Vintage Porcelain Sign; Dickinson Red & White Pennant; Moyer Bros, Medicine Bottle- Bloomsburg; Small Brass Anvil Paper Weight; Remo Bu alo Drum; Vintage Baseball Glove; Roseville Imperial I Pattern Pottery Circa. 1920; Fancy Cast Floor Lamp; Mid Century Metal Plant Holder; Cast Sun Dial; Barn Lantern; Peanut Butter Glass; Amber Depression Glassware; Schuco West Germany Metal Cars [Few w/ Boxes]; Wire Metal Ice Cream Parlor Set; Galvanized Sprinkling Cans; Advertising Tins; Walking Sticks & Canes; Hanging Kerosene Painted Shade Lamp; Pedestal Kerosene Lamp; Cast Iron Frog Door Stop; Tin Gas Pump; Wooden Signed Duck Decoy; Heller Mills- Wapwallopen, Pa. Flour Bag; Large Selection of Books; 48 Star US Flag; US Army Helmet w/ Painted Cloth Cover; Various Crocks; Roseville #34-8 Wall Pocket; Sunshine Laundry Dry Cleaning Bag; [2] Slag Glass Table Lamps; Various Lighting Fixtures; Selection of Art Style Pottery; Small Framed Oil on Canvas Painting; Various Wall Pictures and Prints; Unique Vintage Oriental Style Rugs; Valvoline Racing Helmet; MG Pith Helmet[ Bent Brim]; Batwing Rug Beater from Danville; Milk Cans; Brass Bed; Vintage Parasol; Painted So wood Jelly Cupboard [as found – Missing Door]; Countertop Glass Store Display Cabinet w/ 2 Doors; Various Boxlots ; Perfection Heater; Plus Many Boxes Yet to be Discovered!! MISSION ARTS & CRAFT STYLE OAK FURNITURE

STICKLEY BROS – GRAND RAPIDS signed 2 Door Oak Bookcase; Stickley signed Furniture: [Prairie Settle Sofa, Chair w/ Ottoman; 36in x 44in Oak Co ee Table, Other Unsigned Oak Furniture To Include: Wash Stand w/ Towel Bar; Chest of Drawers; Bu et; Round Pedestal Table; Oak Lattice 2 Door 36 Pane Fancy Bookcase; Arm Chair Rockers; Slat Mission Design Fernery; Small Stands; Hale & Globe Made Oak Barrister Bookcases- Various Sizes and Conditions; Dropfront Ladies Desk; Oak Hoosier Kitchen Cupboard w/ Spice Rack and Flour Si er; W. DeFrehn & SonsJohnstown, Pa. Bent Oak Slat Porch Rocker w/ Brass Tag; 1917 Series Large $2.00 Bill * SILVER COINS Morgan Silver Dollars [1885,89,90]; Walking Liberty & Franklin Halves & few Foreign JOHN DEERE H TRACTOR [Barn Find]

2 Bottom Trailer Plow; McCormick –Deering Binder; Horse Drawn Cultivator Terms: Cash or Good PA Check • Amish Lunch • Tent if Inclement • Bring Chairs • Job John

AUCTIONEERS: Michael David Weaver 17696

Since the United States opened its doors to this summer’s World Cup, much has been said and written expressing the welcoming and friendliness of Americans to those visitors who poured in here from around the World. In two weeks, our little neck of the woods will be doing the same as “Williamsport welcomes the world” to the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.

Scott Lowery

some paperwork explaining that if they received inquiries regarding the availability of camper campsites, we would have space for them. Word of mouth then got around, and we’ve had campers using our facilities ever since.

“My wife passed away a few years ago. It was something she really enjoyed doing, so I am keeping the tradition going as a tribute to her.

For the fans and families of the twenty teams competing in this year’s Series, it is a memorable whirlwind complete with plenty of thrills and excitement and for some the anxiety of finding a place to stay.

For those arriving with campers, a welcoming respite resides not far outside the Little League complex gates at the residence of Jim and Sharon Miller, who have been providing Series homes for isitors for more than fifty years.

“It started in 1975,” Jim Miller explained. “It was my wife, Sharon’s, idea. She went to the people at Little League Headquarters and gave them

“The number of campers we have each year will vary, but usually we will ha e four or fi e families annually. I e already received three reservations for this year, and I’m sure I’ll get a few more. I’m looking forward to it. We get some real nice people, and it’s always fun and lively.

“Over the years, there have been six to eight families that have been repeat customers and have come back often. The furthest away came from South Carolina, and they bring with them about the biggest camper you can get. They tow a car behind them, come and go as they please, and enjoy the proximity to the Little League complex. The biggest year we had saw 10 RVs

and 100 cars using our property.

“How many customers we get largely depends on where the teams come from. When teams from neighboring states are playing, the number of guests increases. The years that Pennsylvania has a team in the Series, we get lots of folks. Little League does not allow RVs in their parking lots, so we often get guests we didn’t know were coming once they find out we welcome R s.

“I don’t turn anyone away, but I try to take care of campers before cars. There are many places around the Little League complex where cars are parked. The guards at the Little League entrance gate know I am the only one around here who will park campers, so they will often send them my way. It works out pretty good that way.

“We also get folks who will come and camp out in tents. One such family was a policeman from ew or who first came here years ago with two little kids. As the years passed, he kept coming and coming. Those kids got married, had kids of their own, and their campsite here went from one tent to four.

hen we first started par ing campers and cars, the Series was only fi e days long now it s almost two weeks for those folks that stay for the whole thing. It’s a bit hectic at times, but fun and the time really seems to y

by. I just love to see people have a good time.

“It’s really like one big jamboree. They have cookouts, roast marshmallows, and play games. Last year, one family in a camper invited me for supper. Just when we sat down to eat, a big thunderstorm rolled in. I didn’t know it, but on some of these big campers, when it starts raining, the awning goes up by itself. We were getting wet and scurried inside. I was amazed. Some of those campers are bigger than my home, with big plush chairs and plenty of room.

hen we first started haron would bring in a dumpster for the folks to place their garbage. Now, I’ve found that people don’t want to do that. They want to take care of their own stuff. hen they lea e there is ery little trace that they’ve been here. They respect the property and are happy they had a convenient place to camp.

“These 51 years have produced a lot of memories, but for me the biggest part of it was watching my wife doing what she did. he last four or fi e years she did it, she was sick and went around to meet the people in her Jazzie. I miss that, and am continuing to do it for her. It was something she really enjoyed, and I will keep on going as long as I can.”

HAMILTON ESTATE AUCTION

route 15 near Montgomery turn on to Elimsport Road follow to Route 44 Hwy turn Right and go approx. 1 mile on right. Watch for auction signs.

Real Estate: We will be o ering up for bids approximate 10+Acres with a 2-bedroom Home with unattached garage/workshop. e home consists of 2 bedrooms, kitchen, spacious living room, 1 full bath on rst oor. e basement consists of full kitchen, Utility room, laundry & more. e home also has a wrap around deck, Oil hot water heat, well & conventional septic, 1 Mitsubishi heat pump. e garage has 2 garage bays and work//butcher shop, black top driveway, fence in yard for pets, garden space. e property is set at the base of the mountain with approx. 8 acres of woodland with tree cover good for hunting. Montgomery School District, Lycoming County. is is a must see to appreciate property in a country setting. Don’t miss out on this great property. Call Dan Voneida @ 570-447-6480 for Personal Tour of this property. Voneida’s Auction Service

SWOPE

ESTATE AUCTION

We will be selling from the Home of the Late Lester and Grace Swope, Located at 180 King Street, Turbotville, Pa. 17772. Follow Signs o of Main Street and the Turbotville Hotel day of Sale.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026

Starting at 5:00pm

3 BEDROOM RANCH HOME OFFERED AT 6:30PM

We will be o ering a well maintained 3 bedroom rancher home built in 1964. is home features open concept kitchen w/ oak cabinetry , large living room w/ picture window showing the local farm land views, full bath and 3 bedrooms w/ closets. Other Features include: 2 car garage, new metal roof, full cemented basement w/ nished family room, workshop, bedroom, sun porch. Utilities include; Oil Baseboard Hot Water Heat Furnace ; City Water & Sewer, 200 amp electric service, Cemented Driveway, Double Lot w/ separate Deed. To View this Great Turbotville Property Contact Weaver Auction Service at 570-538-2227. Terms: $8,000 Down Balance in 45 Days all other terms may be obtained thru Auctioneer.

COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD • TOOLS

Warrior Run “Blue Band Style” Concert & Marching Band Uniform [ Used last 1979-80 Season- RARE FIND !]; Glass Piggy Bank; Plastic Snowman Candy Container; Mahogany 7pc Table & Chair Set w/ Bds; Upholstered Living Room Furniture; Sentry Strong Box; Samsung Flatscreen TV w/ Stand; Blue Decorated Turbotville, Pa, Modern Crock; Stainless Steel Stock Pots; SST Cookware; Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Stand; Wire Plant Stand; Ladies Costume Jewelry; Longaberger Basket; Mid Modern / Mid Century Blonde Maple Bedroom Set; Maple Full Bed; High Back O ce Chair; Oak Roll Top Desk; Pyrex Mixing Bowls; Blowmold NOEL Candlesticks; Wooden Triple Bird House; Milk Can; White Mountain Electric Ice Cream Freezer; Metal Folding Chairs; Sewing Notions & Cra Supplies; Puzzles & Games; APPLIANCES: Maytag Commercial Tech Top Load Washer & Electric Front Load Dryer; Whirlpool Stainless SxS Refrigerator Freezer w/ Ice & Water; Many Boxlots To Be Gone ru !! Tools: Delta Table Top Shopmaster Drill Press; Cra sman 10in Table Saw; 4in Bench Vise; Power Hand Tools ; Lawn & Garden Tools; Stihl Electric Leaf Blower; Metal Furniture Clamps; Seasonal Decorations; Hardware; Power Push Mower; Plus Many More Items Of Interest!!

Terms: Cash or Good Penna. Check • Seller: Grace & Lester Swope Estate Tent if Inclement * Job John * Lunch Available

AUCTIONEERS: Michael David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810 PHONE: 570-538-2227

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Backyard Bassing 101

Appreciate all the love. I heard from several friends. Even a few fans from this column said hello. It was a quiet birthday. Twelve months shy of 50 clicks. I spent the evening on Lycoming. That is my favorite thing. My bride was okay with me fishing. It was my fourth night straight. Fun time of year. The Smallmouth bite has been insane. I prefer to go solo. But I never say no when I get a chance to fish with my son.

Jensen has the bug. The kid is also possessed. He now has his license and my old car. Bird is fishing tons. Nolan Diefenderfer is one of his good buds. These two target all types of fish. From small native Brook Trout in the mountains to Susquehanna Cats. They always seem to catch. These boys make me super jealous. I begged them for a dance. We agreed to hook up nearby. But I had to drive separately. Jensen doesn’t like to be seen in public with his Dad.

I parked near the top of Metzger Park and worked my way down. No-

lan and Jensen were in the deep hole at the start of the Heshbon. I was throwing my usual, trying to entice a bass. I love using top water. I prefer the Heddon Torpedo. I have a sticker on my car. This plug and I go way back. It floats on top. The perfect size for Lycoming Creek. She mimics a distressed baitfish or a wounded frog. I cast towards the bank or a log. A quick twitch and bang. Fish on. Whether it is a dry fly or a lure, a top-water strike is paramount.

I landed a few decent Smallies. I sent a photo to my son. He wasn’t impressed. Jensen returned serve with two monsters that he and Nolan caught. Beautiful fish. Two bruins out of the Crick. Hard to say, but they were both in the 3-4 lbs. range. I was super proud. Okay. A tad jealous. I continued to fish downstream, hoping to see my young friends in the flesh. We exchanged a few more pictures. Another beautiful evening in the 17728. I landed several bass.

I finally reached my destination. The sun was starting to set. There were no

signs of Jensen and Nolan. I was perplexed. I gave my son a call, and he told me they just left. Dude? What gives? I asked if he could swing back and give me a ride. I wasn’t looking forward to the 2-mile walk. Jensen didn’t answer. He mentioned that he and Nolan were already on their way to Walmart. All fishing is noble. I prefer to fly. But it all depends on the situation. Ultralight Bassing in the backyard is the absolute best. I have used several different lures, but these Heddon Torpedoes are legit. I have a full box in every color. I love catching Smallmouth on top. They are the top local prize. They are super strong. Jensen and I have been out quite often. We never fish the same stretch. We had another great summer on Lycoming Creek. Several monsters. It is grand.

Last night I was out solo, and I ran into a few new friends. Two young South Siders were fishing near the High Street Bridge. I was across the

way, and I waved. One asked if I had any luck, and it was game. I introduced myself and then started asking questions. We had several mutual friends. I knew all of their coaches. Isaiah Snyder and Ethan Gardner are great dudes. I told them a few secrets. I gave them two Torpedoes and a quick tutorial. They were both well-spoken and very appreciative. I went on my way and asked if they were on Instagram. Fantastic kids. Maybe these guys thought I was important. This is what it is all about. Cheers.

Jamie Spencer

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BERNEDOODLE PUPPIES, DOB 5/11/26. Vet Checked, UTD On Shots, Family Raised On The Farm. They Will Stay Smaller, Sire Only 15Lbs. NEW

PRICE $300.00. Call 814-3492693. 201109

BORDER COLLIE MIX

PUPPIES For Sale. Black & White And Brown & White. $150 Each. 570-745-2432. 200920

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GERMAN SHEPHERD

HUSKY CROSS Puppies. Born 6/20/26. Have Shots And Wormed. Males $350.00. Females $400.00. 570-725-2329 Extn: 0. 200915

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2 SHIH TZU MALE PUPPIES. UTD On Shots, Wormer, Vet Checked. Ready For Their Forever Home On August 17th. 570-538-1361. 201105

DOGS

FREE TO GOOD HOME, 2 White Labrador Retrievers, Males, Both In Good Health. 5 Year Old And 1 Year Old. 570-850-3829. 200957

SHIH TZU Male, 7 Years Old, Free To a Good Home. 570-5381361. 201104

PETS WANTED

WANTED TO BUY: Boxer Puppy. Reply To roberthelmrichsr@gmail.com . 200197

FARM FEED

2025 FIRST & SECOND CUT

Mulch/Cattle Hay. Solid Small Bales (Orchard Grass & Timothy Mix), $1.00/Bale. Will Load Your Trailer Or Local Delivery For A Fee. Call 570-647-8904. 201118

2026 VERY NICE FIRST CUT Hay. Solid Small Bales (Orchard Grass & Timothy Mix), $5.00/Bale. Will Load Your Trailer Or Local Delivery For A Fee. Call 570-647-8904. 201119

LOST

LOST BASSET HOUND! Last Seen On Four Mile Drive In Loyalsock. Call 570-323-3516. 200645

LIVESTOCK

REPORTS

ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309. 201114

JERSEY SHORE LIVESTOCK MARKET LLC & FLEA MARKET: The following items were sold on July 30th, 2026: Beef Calves: $14.25 to $19.00 per pound; Beef X Calves: $9.00 to $15.50 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.20 to $12.00 per pound; Fats: $1.95 to $2.36 per pound; Cows: $0.80 to $1.86 per pound; Bulls: $1.89 to $2.37 per pound; Feeders: $1.35 to $4.10 per pound; Goats: $10 to $440 per head; Lambs: $2.40 to $3.05 per pound; Sheep: $1.27 to $1.55 per pound; Hogs: $0.40 to $0.57 per pound. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740 201122

MULTI-FAMILY YARD

SALE August 6-8, 8-2PM. 15 Kurtz Road, Wmspt. Something For Everyone! 201101

ESTATE SALES

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is

having a whole home moving and estate sale at 348 Grampian Blvd. House is packed with great and lovely items! Beautiful furnishings & furniture, civil war items and books galore. Exquisite art & prints. Just so much to see at this sale. Sale will begin Wednesday Aug 5th, 12pm-6pm, Thur 8:30a3p, Fri 8:30-2p. Sat if needed till 11am. Go to onlinetradingassistant.com for more info & photos. 200803

PUBLIC SALES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The Following Self-Storage Cube Contents Containing Household and Other Goods Will Be Sold, For Cash, By CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent For Owner 300 Lycoming Mall Circle Suite 320, Pennsdale, Pa. 17756, To Satisfy A Lien On August 19,

2026, At Approx. 3:00 PM At www.storagetreasures.com. Cube 1207 Zenon Herritt, Cube 1435 Sandra Killian, Cube 1461 Patricia Toner, Cube 1628 Emily Lucas. 200956

GARAGE SALES

DOWNSIZING/CLEANOUT SALE, 3 Families. 1007 Murray Road, Muncy. Aug. 6th & 7th, 8-3pm, August 8th, 8-12pm. 4-Piece Vintage White Wrought Iron Patio Set With Cushions, Housewares, Princess House, Pampered Chef, PartiLite, Small Appliances & Linens, Craft Supplies: Stampin’ Up Stamp Sets, Scrap Books, Card Stock, Sewing Supplies, Fabric, Quilting Frame. Holiday Decorations, New 7-Foot, Boxed Christmas Trees, American Girl Dolls & Accessories, Vintage Dolls & Clothes, Child’s Lifetime Kayak, Camping & Picnic Supplies, CB Radios, TV Sound System, Other Vintage & Antique Items, Men’s Clothes XL-XXL, Ladies XS-XL, Semi-Formal Dresses, Lots More! 201096

CHURCH SERVICES

HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport urn ff f Lycoming Creek Road) Pastor Jane O’Borski.

Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 200937

EAGLE MOUNTAIN WORD OF FAITH CHURCH 1804 Bloomingrove Road, Williamsport. Sundays 10am. 570-4470162. 200935

DUBOISTOWN CHURCH

133 Summer Street. Sunday 10am. Faith and Baseball, Week 1: “The Batter’s Box”. 717-813-3992. 200936

GENERAL MERCH.

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DATES in as little as 1-day! ffordable prices o payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professioanl installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189. C11

BURNER BARRELS, Muncy Area $12.00. Call 570-546-6046. 200958

6 CYL. GAS MOTOR With Transmission, $400. Flatbed 4 Wheel Buggy, $600. 2 Wheel Cart, $400. 570-725-2911. Leave Message. 201095

7 1/2’ X 8’ TILT BED Utility Trailer, $675.00. 570-980-0157. 200918

18HP SIMPLICITY TRACTOR, 48” Mower, $650.00. 15HP John Deere Lawn Tractor, 38” Mower, $450.00. Lawn Mowers And 5HP Rototiller, $35.00160.00. 570-980-0157. 200919

BOWTECH CONVERGENCE COMPOUND BOW In LikeNew Condition With Top Of The Line Accessories, $750.00 Or Make ffer. 4 2 . 2

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Hourly Rate: $12

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SON for Full-Time Property Manager position. Candidate would work remotely from home in Williamsport. Must have own vehicle, consider yourself a people person, with strong organizational skills and computer literate, we need to chat! Basic clerical skills, lease agreements, park inspections are what is required. Rate is $16/hr plus medical w/small co-pay and 401K. Email resume and cover letter to: lmiller@gspmanagement. com. 201117

THE JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week), Development, Marketing, and Public Relations Director to perform various tasks including but not limited to: maintaining and securing donor relationships, direct mail campaigns, special event planning and coor-

dination, securing sponsorships, and seeking grants. This full-time position includes health, vision, dental life and long term benefits paid time off and participation in the 403(b)-retirement plan. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills and accuracy in their work, a customer service attitude, and must be able to maintain confidentiality in donations and gifts to the Library. hey should be proficient with G-Suite and have familiarity with the use of social media in marketing. Experience with donation software preferred. The salary range is $60,000-$72,000 annually and has a typical schedule of 9AM – 5 PM, M – F with evenings and weekends for event purposes. Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to Karen Confer at kconfer@jvbrown.edu First consideration of applications received by ugust 4th with final re iew on August 31st. The James V. Brown Library is EEO employer. 200960

BUSINESS SERVICES

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CLEANING AND HAULING

INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 200800

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Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 570419-6326. 200941

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NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796. NO TIME TO CLEAN? If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664

Jersey Shore Area School District

has the following openings for the 2026-2027 school year: Middle School Drama and Music Production Coach High School Musical and Drama Director High School Drama Production Director For an application, please refer to our website at www.jsasd.org>Employment> Current Openings>application link.

Please send letters of interest addressed to Dr. Brian T. Ulmer, Superintendent, resume, application, 3 letters of recommendation, and clearances to: Bulmer@jsasd.org Applications will be accepted until positions are lled.

JSASD is an equal opportunity employer

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Jersey Shore Area School District

has an anticipated opening for a second shi , full-time Custodian Position. For an application, please refer to our website at www.jsasd.org >Employment>Current Openings>Custodian Position Openings>application link.

Send resume, application, letter of interest and clearances to:

Dr. Brian T. Ulmer, Superintendent 175 A&P Drive, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Or Bulmer@jsasd.org

Deadline to receive applications is until position is lled JSASD is an equal opportunity employer

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Jersey Shore Area School District

has an anticipated opening for a Full-Time Maintenance position. All applications for the Maintenance position can be found online at Jsasd.org>Employment>Current Openings> Maintenance Position Opening Application Link). Please submit letter of interest, application and resume (Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances will be required for employment, but not necessary with letter of interest) to:

Dr. Brian Ulmer, Superintendent 175 A & P Drive, Jersey Shore, PA 17740

Deadline for application is August 21, 2026 at 4PM. JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LAND FOR SALE

2.2107 ac. LOYALSOCK

TWP Lot 7B Warrensville Rd, building lot. Public sewer easements in place. O&G/Mineral rights do not convey. OPTIONAL 28w x 70L x 17H shed/barn onsite. 1.7643 ac. LOYALSOCK

TWP Lot 7A Warrensville Rd building lot, creek access. Public sewer easements, interior utility corridors, & a legal drainage easement. O&G/Mineral rights do not convey. May combine Lots 7B & 7A for total 3.975 acres. 2.04 ac. LOYALSOCK

TWP Warrensville Rd building lot. Utility & drainage easements. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 570-279-1197. 201083

DUPLEX FOR SALE. Live In One, Rent Out The Other. 217 Washington Blvd, $190,000. 1250 Sq. Ft. Per Floor. Detached Garage, Large Yard. 570-326-6355. 200916

2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,600/Month. 570-916-3309. 201115

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7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 201116

CEMETERY LOTS

2 BURIAL LOTS In Twin Hills Cemetery, $1,250.00 Each. 570971-9313 . 200906

SPACE FOR RENT

4,000 SQUARE FOOT SPACE For Rent For Storage, Etc. Henry Fisher 310 Heck Road, Jersey Shore. 570-745-2240. 201113

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 200943

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TRACTORS

-BURKHOLDER’S REPAIR, Sales Of Farm Tractors, Repair, Restore, Paint, Etc. Turbotville, PA. 814-720-8845. 201112

INTERNATIONAL SUPER A With Cultivators. Very Good Condition, $3,750.00. 570-447-1659. 200543

FORD 3400 DIESEL Tractor With Loader, Starts And Runs Good. 570-218-2875. 201081

CARS

1979 EL CAMINO 400 Small Block. Very Good Shape. Call For More Information 570-584-2090. 200672

MOTORCYCLES

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON

Heritage Touring Bike. Original 7,595 Miles. Too Many Extras To List. Beautiful, $9,000. 570-3230309. 200670

VEHICLES WANTED

GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844320-2804 today! M11

WANTED MOTORCYCLES AND MINI BIKES. Antique and classic. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and more. Paying cash. Call 717-5778206. M11

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877327-0686 today! M11

DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11 ATTENTION B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040. 200944