Webb Weekly February 18, 2026

A Proud Pennsylvania Tradition

Ilook forward to my winter ride up 44 North to Poust Taxidermy every year.

It’s always great to talk about the past buck season with Dana Poust and Sam, the Taxidermy lady. I can’t think of a better thing to do on a cold, snow-covered day than to hear the stories and discuss the great outdoors we live in.

This year, Sam gave me a tour of the shop and of the great wildlife artistry at work.

Before I get to our monster buck winners, which I’m sure you’ve all checked out below, here are some other interesting things nestled within the warm confines of the sho .

First up, I never really thought about ta ider y o nts getting old. he first buck that caught my eye was taken in 1969. Dana and Sam were performing what I will call a wildlife restoration. They were completely restoring this monster of that day for the gentleman who was lucky enough for it to walk his way.

I always like looking at the unique racks, and I’m a believer in a trophy being in the hands of the holder. Sam had two; she was proud to show me both,

and both were entered into this year’s contest.

First up was Dale Chapman’s buck, a beautiful eight-point with a right antler dropping down real low and widely wrapping around almost to the other side. A little out of the ordinary, but an outstanding buck.

Then we headed to the back room to see Jared Brenning’s unicorn of a buck.

A non-typical deer in which one side was a typical 4 and the other side suffered an injury of some type. This antler then grew out lower than even the first al ost elow eye level with several sti ers e tending o . tro hy of a very unique taking.

A couple of other things worth mentioning are the amazing grizzly bear in rogress that was ta en right o odia Island in Alaska, a beast of a creature, and a couple of white squirrels, which I have never seen. One looked like an albino; the other, yellow lab-ish in color.

I’d better stop here and move on to our winners.

Thank you to all the hunters who made the time to enter our 18th Annual Uncle Ron’s contest and share their hunting season with us. And thanks again to Ron Mingle for again handling

the business end of the contest. This year’s winner was ate re ser he got this year’s top monster d ring the rifle season. What a whitetail — congrats, Nate! Nate wins the wildlife artistry of Poust Taxidermy.

The runner-up held the top spot for a long time, and I had heard the story from many, as it was taken early in the Fall archery season. Brant “Trapper” Waldron’s weapon of choice was a longbow with wood arrows, which is old-school bowhunting. Great job, Trapper, and what a great nickname.

Third place is another absolute tank featuring 13 points and long tines. Tip of the cap to Roy Puller. I only wish I had a picture of him to share with you as well.

Rounding out the top 4 is Gavin Gavlock with a 23 1/4” spread featuring 10 points. Great shooting, Gavin, and I love the picture with the snow in the background.

Thank you to the good folks at Stoltzfus Butcher Shop for providing $100 venison processing cards for 2nd through 4th Place. They do wonderful work and are truly a full-service venison processing facility.

nd finally that gets e to y good

friends down the street at Sauers Trading, the father-son duo of Jon and Don, who take care of all the legalities and rovide the is ifle a age with all the trimmings. Sauers is another favorite place I like to go on a cold winter day for conversation and to look aro nd. his year s winner was rt Westbrook, who chose a .270 caliber. rt also got a ea tif l so what a year he had.

A couple of closing notes from Dana, who I can’t believe is 75 years old, Gary Alt’s plan of antler restriction has worked wonders. Each year, he sees bigger and bigger bucks and more of them. Dana mentioned, and I agree with him, that the next step would be to take designated land areas and increase the legal harvest to four on a side. This allows the buck to hopefully gain another year of age and growth. Dana also enjoyed the snow for hunting season and added that this helped produce success to the very end, which has provided Sam and him non-stop skinning right through the second season.

Well, until next year, that’ll close out our 18th Annual Uncle Ron’s Buck Contest. A contribution on behalf of all the hunters entering will be made to hel fight in honor of Un le on Mingle and the memory of my Uncle Ron Maietta.

God Bless America.

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From the Editor…

Protecting Your Peace in a World That Never Stops Talking

By Steph Noviello

Let’s be honest. Lately, it feels like the world has been turned up to maximum volume. Every time you open your phone, there’s a new headline, a new scandal, a new argument, and about 3,000 opinions demanding your attention before yo ve even finished yo r orning o ee.

Staying informed matters. But being constantly overwhelmed does not make us better citizens, better neighbors, or healthier people. If anything, nonstop exposure to heavy news and social media chatter can leave us feeling anxious, angry, exhausted, and sometimes completely powerless.

So how do we stay engaged without letting the noise take over our mental health? Here are some practical ways to protect your peace while still staying connected to the world around you. And trust me when I tell you, this advice is as much for me as it is for you. I have been feeling my anxiety going through the roof because I have een str ggling to sh t o and t ne o t.

Endless scrolling can make it feel like everything is happening all at once, even when it isn t. ry setting s e ifi ti es d ring the day to check the news instead of consuming it nonstop.

o don t need sh notifi ations for every develo ing story. n fa t t rning o rea ing news alerts an signifi antly red e stress and

help you focus on what’s actually happening in your own life.

Being informed is good. Being constantly bombarded is not.

Your social media should not feel like an emotional obstacle course. If certain accounts or topics consistently leave you feeling anxious, angry, or drained, it’s OK to mute, unfollow, or take a break.

Remember that algorithms are designed to keep you engaged, not necessarily to keep you well. Content that sparks outrage or fear tends to spread faster, which can create the illusion that everything is worse than it actually is. Take back control of your feed. Follow people who inform you thoughtfully, make you laugh, inspire you, or help you learn something new.

When emotions are running high online, it’s easy to jump into debates or share content immediately. Before reacting, take a moment to breathe and ask yourself a few questions:

s this infor ation verified

Is sharing this helpful or just adding to the chaos?

How will engaging with this conversation affect my mood today?

Not every comment section needs your participation, and not every argument is worth your energy.

When the online world feels overwhelming, intentionally seek out things that remind you that goodness still exists. That might mean watching

a funny video, checking in with a friend, reading a good book, or spending time outside. Good news exists too, but it doesn’t always trend. Sometimes you have to look for it or create it yourself through small acts of kindness and connection.

Many global events feel huge and far away, which can create a sense of helplessness. Instead of trying to carry the weight of everything, focus on actions that are within your control.

Be present with your family. Support your community. Volunteer locally. Help a neighbor. When you shift your focus to tangible, positive actions, the world starts to feel a little more manageable.

One of the healthiest things you can do is simply step away. Take a social media break for a day, a weekend, or longer if you need it. The internet will still be there when you come back. ogging o is not ignoring the world. t s ro tecting your ability to show up in it as your best, healthiest self.

We are living in a time when information travels faster than ever, and sometimes it feels like we are expected to carry the emotional weight of every headline. But you are allowed to set boundaries. You are allowed to unplug. And you are allowed to prioritize your mental health without guilt.

The world may be loud right now, but your peace still matters. Protect it.

I’m going to end with an apology and correction. I made an error on last week’s cover. The date for the Coldest Night of the Year Walk for the American Rescue Workers should be February 28th. It was correct in Dave’s article, but I did mistype on the cover. Again, I am sorry for the error.

Riverdance To Perform at Journey Bank CAC On February 26th

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

For 30 years, Riverdance has wowed audiences worldwide with its high-stepping Celtic dance. This year, they celebrate their 30th anniversary with a nationwide tour. They will grace the stage of the Journey Bank Community Arts Center with their dancing magic on February 26 at 7:30 p.m.

According to some of their advance publicity, “Riverdance 30” is a special 30th-anniversary tour celebrating three decades of the iconic Irish dance show with performances throughout 2025 and 2026. This reimagined production features new choreography, updated costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting, touring major cities across the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom.”

Webb Weekly asked Brooke Styborski, Director of Operations for the Journey Bank Community Arts Center, about the upcoming appearance by Riverdance. What does it mean for CAC to host an act such as Riverdance?

The Journey Bank Community Arts Center is thrilled to welcome Riverdance back to our stage for their 30th Anniversary Tour. This marks their sixth visit to our theatre, and we couldn’t be more excited to host ‘The New Generation’ of artists.

We are proud to share this global theatrical phenomenon with our community and the region at large,” stated Styborski. What should people expect from this performance?

“Viewers can expect the same 1195 debut story, but with stunning new choreography, dazzling costumes, and cutting-edge technology!”

ma it di er r m re i u apearances by Riverdance here?

“Riverdance 30 continues to share the timeless Irish story audiences love, bringing it to life through innovative choreography, stunning costumes, and breathtaking lighting, projection, and motion graphics. We are eager to witness how this anniversary production builds upon the original format while honoring the tradition that has captivated audiences for three decades.”

Are there any special preparations r r the ta t re ent Riverdance?

“Riverdance 30 will be traveling with their own dan e floor for this erformance. Our production team will assist with the installation and teardown of the stage, along with all of the other load-in and load-out requirements, including technological needs — all in a single day!”

According to the CAC, “Since Riv-

erdan e first e erged onto the world stage its f sion of rish and international dan e and si has a t red the hearts of illions worldwide. he ra y award winning si and the infe tio s energy of its es eri ing horeogra hy and reathta ing erfor an es has left a dien es in awe and esta lished iver dan e as a glo al lt ral sensation.

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FUNERAL PLANNING

Williamsport Sun February 18, 1915

Jitney Bus Service Invades City A Line was Started Today

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The “Jitney bus”, the automobile trolley, has invaded Williamsport. The first two ars to e o erated y a newly organi ed o any in this ity a eared on the streets this afternoon. he ars ran on a elt line overing est hird and est o rth streets etween ar et Street, the east terminus and Grier treet on west.

he itney five ent ie e s originated in the west a few onths ago and has swe t ra idly a ross the ontinent esta lishing itself in any ities. ore than ities of the west and iddle west have taen the siness with great rofit to the individ als and o anies anaging the .

he line whi h o ened in the ity this afternoon is believed to be the first in ennsylvania and is one of the first in the east. he lo al servi e is nown as the itney adilla altho gh the ity adilla agen y is in no way interested in the movement.

he se ond ro osed line for whi h arrange ents have een ade to f rnish ars in an e ress line fro ew erry at ents er assenger. his will e a in te servi e and will r n fro ew erry to ar et are witho t sto . or sto servi e the fare will e five ents. i erent ars will handle the e ress and sto servi es. f the siness warrants other ars will e la ed on what will e nown as the alla ont line.

OBITUARIES

~ Week of ~ February 9th-February 13th

Rebecca M. Zerbe, 75

Raymond Thomas Eldred, 63, of Mill Hall

Eileen P. Prowant, 81, of Lewisburg

Robert Frank Falk, 93, of Williamsport

William K. “Bill” Kahler, 92, of Muncy

Kirk Bruce Johnson, Sr., 86, of Marsh Creek

Rita A. Harer, 79

Leroy D. Nickles, 82, of Muncy

Frank E. Jones, 87, of Lock Haven

Andrew Noel Siford, 88, formerly of S. Williamsport

James F. Labenberg, 91, of Union Twp.

William “Bill” Leitch, 79, of Beech Creek

Shirley A. (Aderhold) Sechrist, 88, of Williamsport

Darlene K. Phillips, 64, of Linden

Nancy A. Harvey, 83, of Lock Haven

Robert W. ‘Hawk’ Fortman, of Lock Haven

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and a y y hris y c.2026, Doubleday

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Yeah, okay, you’ll play along, even though knock-knock jokes haven’t been funny to you for decades. They’re obviously funny to the person who’s knocking, and that’s what matters - but can

they tell a joke? Can you? Read “Humor e hri u and you’ll see how a few ha-has can make you happier. ears ago hris y noti ed that he d lost his funny bone.

He was a teacher then, living with multiple roommates, and always grumpy – until he et a fifth grader who was generally failing s hool. hen y dis overed so ething that would turn the boy’s school career around, he also discovered that the boy was laugh-out-loud funny. That incident convin ed y that he needed to t h or into his life more often.

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tween comedy, humor, and levity. Comedy is what happens on a stage, it’s jokes, it’s performance. Humor is the ability “to see, notice, and celebrate the delightful weirdness of o r world. evity says y is being receptive to the laughter and joy that comes your way.”

e t e ra e what y alls the “Three Pillars of Good Humor.”

– Be present in the moment, so you see more of what’s around you. Notice at least one new thing on your commute. Dedicate yourself to people-watching. Keep your eyes open to things that are absurd, and that make you laugh.

– Be able to laugh at yourself without self de re iation t with onfiden e. e ognizing your own foils with humor can actually be charming. Know how to do this in other languages.

– Be willing to take “social risks” and tap into your sense of play, remaining aware of where to draw the line. And if you cross it? Know how to apologize and aim your humor better next time. It’s all “part of the process.”

o a g y wal s into a oo store and Ach, never mind. Just go pick up “Humor Me.”

Just know, though, that author Chris y doesn t fill this oo with o es and he doesn’t tell you how to tell one – joking, in fact, isn’t really the focus here. Instead, he teaches readers to tap into their own sense of humor, to nurture it the right way, to gather others into the fold of the funny, and to self-satisfy with humor just for the fun of it.

n the fli side y warns that with

laughter comes responsibility, and he reminds readers that humor pushed too far can quickly become hurtful and bullying –at yourself and at others. That darker part of the book isn’t scolding or shaming; it keeps with a lighthearted theme, but with a serious tone.

Readers who love to laugh but need to know how to corral it properly will want this book. So will anyone who needs to learn levity, or a better way to connect with sta or strangers. f you want to sprinkle more joy in your life, “Humor Me” just might help open the door.

Mid-Winter Dresses

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fro s hose are st two dress trends we ll rea down elow. irst the lassi sweater dress. hether yo re o tfitting for the o e a o y dinner or at rday shoing if yo haven t already it s not too late to e ra e sweater weather in dress for . or a ore as al loo he o t a a tory s ash oft ela ed rewne weater ini ress in ta e or navy. his is a lan anvas of a dress and an e worn on its own aro nd the ho se with f y so s and sli ers or layered with leggings and hi ing oots for a i offee r n. or so ething with a it ore str t re there s the sa e rand s ashoft i ed o ne idi ress. his is ore for al and for fitting in shades of rg ndy eige and la . ear with a la er and heeled oots for wor or with a ardigan and logs for a hill date night. f yo re loo ing to e eri ent with yo r sweater dress ga e onsider a ar-

digan style nit dress. ordstro a has a i nit ardigan idi ress in soft gray or lassi navy. ear it on its own or o en it and wear it as a d ster with eans and a t rtlene . nd s ea ing of t rtlene s another dress style to e lore this id winter into early s ring is high ne dresses. ro t rtlene s and o ne s to owl ne s and oatne s fro s with higher ne lines rovide great overage d ring the transitional season. nd while they are a it reserved they an o e a ross as hi and flirty. o ine this trend with a sweater dress and yo ll have another great o tion fro ordstro a with their ie aist it lare weater ress in a wide range of olors. his nit n er has a o ne a tie waist and a flared leated s irt and definitely hits on the flirty side of this trend. or a hi fa tor there s arget s ew ay ong leeve idi ress in la la floral or olive green. his fro feat res an easy llover design with a o t rtlene and a side slit for easy ove ent. essori e this with gold earrings and a state ent angle refera ly also gold. nother hi dress trend is velvet dresses.

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When it comes to winter fabrics, velvet is the undisputed favorite. You may feel velvet is more of a holiday material, but when rendered in an unexpected silhouette, it can feel quite fresh come March. Loft’s Velvet Ruched Midi Dress in black with a red floral otif feels very slin y and ool with the ruched detail, long sleeves, and front slit. Wear it with tall black boots and a utility jacket for a mix-match of femininity and function. For a more earthy, boho style, there’s Baltic Born’s Veronica Velvet Maxi Dress in a rust, dark sage, or espresso. his ro anti fro feat res a floral rnt e e t with fl ttery sleeves a v ne line, and a smocked waist with stretch. If you’re feeling a bit fanciful, feel free to wear it as you dive into your latest winter read, or take it on the town with a wool coat and cowboy boots. If your tastes run more toward the preppy than the bohemian, well, you’re in luck because there are lots of plaid dresses on o er. o ay feel tartan is stri tly a fall and holiday print, but there’s plaid for all seasons. For winter, that plaid should be edgy in deep color combos; leave the gingham for the warmer months. You can also wear plaids in unexpected silhouettes for winter. Sure, there’s the classic shirtdress, as Kiel James Patrick’s Apple Cinnamon Flannel Maxi dress with a matching belt for a sea less o tfit. owever li ing the silhouettes from Boden, like their Check Long Sleeve Maxi Dress with a

button half placket, empire waistline, and ttoned s. r the da he hift Dress with piping, structured fabric, and a statement collar. For plaid dresses in general, this season, look for unexpected silhouettes, either in stores or in your own closet.

And speaking of unexpected silhouettes, lastly, we have the blazer dress. Full disclosure: this style is not for the faint of heart or anyone triggered by ‘80s trends. Yes, a blazer dress can bring to mind the bold shoulders and hard lines of 1980s power dressing, but with some subtle shifts, it’s been brought into the modern day. Dillard’s Scuba Crepe Long Sleeve Blazer Pleated Fit and Flare dress features a faux wrap waistline, notched collar neckline, and is available in a shade of rhododendron, creating both a contemporary and lassi o tfit when worn with la tights and pumps. Another classic to check out is Ann Taylor’s Double Breasted Blazer Dress in pine, which can be worn as a stand-alone dress or worn open for an avant-garde take on the oversized blazer with a button-up and trousers.

Sweater dresses, velvet dresses, plaid dresses, and unexpected silhouettes are all up for grabs as we continue to journey along with the season. You probably already have versions of these dress trends in your closet, so why not take this as a sign to “dress up” and take on the rest of this winter with style?

Well, we made it through the holiday season, and things are starting to get back to normal. The presents are put away, and I’m hoping yo finally too down yo r tree. ow if you are like me, the only two things you have left are the o tstanding redit ard de t and the weight yo ve gained fro the endless ta les of holiday food and n . ay f ll dis los re so far o y own ro tine that an arely see the wagon that fell o . s ally wor out in my garage, but I might as well e ilding igloos for a wor o t it is so

cold out there.) But, Dave, “What can I do yo as . ear not will e o ering FREE weight-loss classes to help you and e not only find yo r way a into your jeans but also develop healthy ha its yo ll e a le to se for the rest of yo r life.

f yo are one of y reg lar readers you probably know that I have been in the health and fitness field for over 3 years and that I am passionate about raising the level of well eing in o r o nity. elieve that if we are healthier, we are happier and have a

greater ality of life.

To help achieve this goal, I have been tea hing ational iabetes Prevention Program classes to help people lose weight and lead healthy lifestyles.

Let me say that again, the classes are intended to help people lose weight and avoid Type 2 diabetes!

We have all heard the word “diabetes”, t find that not everyone en o nter really knows much about the disease. According to the CDC, diabetes is a hroni health ondition that a e ts how yo r ody t rns food into energy. n addition there are three ain ty es of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant).

o r ody rea s down ost of the food yo eat into s gar and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin then allows blood sugar into your body’s cells for se as energy.

With diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause

serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease, making this a very serious problem.

Unlike type 1 and gestational diabetes, ty e dia etes is largely lifestyle related and preventable; with excess body weight oor eating ha its and la of activity being key causes. Sometimes, called adult-onset diabetes, type 2 diaetes is a e ting ore and ore hildren, teens, and young adults. Since people don’t always notice symptoms in the eginning it often goes ndiagnosed for any years.

Another hot term these days is “pre-dia etes whi h refers to lood s gar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at a diabetic level. In the US, approxi ately o t of every 3 ad lts is re dia eti with any naware of their risk. When lab results reach this level, it is i erative that lifestyle hanges are ade to stave o ty e dia etes and the in reased ris of other ro le s such as heart attacks and strokes. This is where the ational ia etes revention Program comes in. This CDC-led, resear h ased rogra fo ses on tea hing healthy eating and physical activity. Research has shown that people with pre-diabetes who joined a structured lifestyle hange rogra o ld t their ris of develo ing ty e dia etes y 8 7 for eo le over years old . About the class- According to their

website, the National Diabetes Prevention Program is based on a CDC-approved curriculum with lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes. The class is led by a lifestyle coach, me in this case, who is specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging (at least I hope I make them fun). Lastly, the class acts as a support group with people who have similar goals and challenges. So, lots of good infor ation a o t goal setting food fitness, and weight tracking. What’s not to love?

The program runs for approximately year. ring the first onths of the program, we’ll meet about once a week. ring the se ond onths we ll eet on e or twi e a onth. n the first half of the program, you’ll learn to: Eat healthy without giving up all the foods you love. Add physical activity to your life, even if you don’t think you have time. Deal with stress. Cope with challenges that can slow your progress, like choosing healthy food when eating out. And get back on track if you stray from your plan.

In the second half of the program, yo ll fine t ne the s ills yo ve learned so you can maintain your progress.

These sessions will review key ideas such as tracking your food and physical activity, setting goals, staying motivated, and overcoming barriers.

Who is eligible? To participate, you must be 18 years or older and NOT previously diagnosed with diabetes. Classes are divided by county: 1 class for Clinton County residents on Mondays and 2 for Lycoming County residents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Class size is limited, and all prospective participants MUST attend the information session for their county, unless prior arrangements have been made with me. These initial sessions are primarily for a class overview and to complete some paperwork. The class delivery method will be in-person or via Zoom, Mondays and Tuesdays, and Zoom only for Wednesday classes.

Info sessions:

Clinton County residents - Monday 3 at . oolri h onity ethodist h r h 8 ar Ave., Woolrich, Pa 17779. Lycoming County residentsesday 3 3 at 3 . ntes ort Methodist Church. 19 4th St. Antes ort a 77 . has a little tro le with this address. The church is a block over fro t. 44. n ntes ort. ree or ore infor ation feel free to contact me via email at dave. bellomo@gmail.com.

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FARM MACHINERY

New Idea 5209 Discbine - New Holland 326 small square baler with pan kicker - John Deere hay rake - 16 metal rack wagon - two 14 wooden rack wagons - John Deere running gear - Bu alo valley hay elevator - John Deere 38 forage chopper with grass head and two row corn head - two badger forage silage wagons with tandem gears and front unload - NH silage blower - Badger silage blower - New Holland 354 grinder mixer - 3pth poly fertilizer spreader

John Deere 7000 6 row corn planter with liquid fertilizer- IH 5100 dbl disc grain drill with grass seeder - NH 308 side slinger manure spreader with tandem axel - IH 700 5 bottom on land plow- JD 16 disk with fold up wings - JD 14 disk - JD 16 harrow - JD 10 tooth chisel plow - Brillion 16 cultipacker - Brillion 16 and 24 harrow - Killbros gravity wagon - Killbros 385 fertilizer wagon w/ hyd auger on 12 ton gears

MILKING AND FEEDING EQUIPMENT

Valmetal super cart 530 feed cart with Honda engine, NICE - 20 Jamesway silo unloader, only 10 yrs old - Berg gutter cleaner with 250 chain - Patts 200 chain - Surge vacuum pump - DeLeval washing system, like new - 975 gallon Mueller bulk tank with washer unitother milking equipment - dinking bowls - tie stalls - more not listed.

Farm has been sold, cows recently sold - owner is retiring. Nice line up of equipment. Plan to attend !!! Most machinery was used in 2025 crop seasons - milking equipment used until November 2025

Terms: cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Food available.

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Identity: A Child of the God of Liberty

e are on a quest to answer The Five Questions of Life. he first estion Who am I? is the identity estion. By fo sing on od s alities his eternal ower and divine nat re see o ans we egin to nderstand o r identity. e are his hildren ade in his li eness and iage. o far we have fo sed on ife ight and aw. n today s onversation we are going to fo s on the ne t as e t of od s eternal hara ter Liberty. y friend if od is anything od is free. his is the reason why freedo eats strongly in the heart of every h an eing.

Tim Hartzell

hy did es s hrist o e into the world to o er hi self as a sa rifi e on the ross a l answers that estion s in tly in alatians t is for freedo that hrist has set s free. s we have already esta lished law first then freedo . or da o edien e to the law yo st not eat fro

the tree of the nowledge of good and evil rovided hi with the freedo to en oy life witho t end a f ll relationshi with od the r ose of aring for reation the leas re of ve s o anionshi and the vast and n arred reso r es of the arden of den. o reserve this glorio s freedo da had st one res onsi ility he st o er to od the worshi of o edien e. da s freedo was redi ated on o eying the law. gain a fir t then reed m da s fall t all of s in ondage to sin and death see o ans 4 . he law whi h was initially instit ted to rote t da s freedo now de lared his g ilt and ondenation. hat ay so nd awf l t the law o es fro od and that eans that the law is always good see a es 7 even when it a es s aware of o r failed state. itho t it we wo ld e o letely ignorant of the se aration that e ists etween s and the od who loves s and has

a purpose for our lives. he law is very e e tive at a ing s aware of onde nation tho gh so eti es religio s eo le onvin e the selves that they have followed it erfe tly see atthew . n the er on on the o nt es s too the law and t it on steroids. e a ed it to the oint where even the erson who elieves they are ost righteo s is ro ght to their nees. f yo don t elieve e then ta e this little test. f yo answer yes to either of these two estions then the law de lares that yo are g ilty and on de ned to death o ans 3

Have you ever been angry with someone? f yes then s irit ally s ea ing yo are as g ilty as so e one who has o itted rder. ee atthew

Have you ever looked with lust at someone f yes then s irit ally s ea ing yo are as g ilty as so e one who has o itted ad ltery. ee atthew 8 he ri h yo ng r ler of atthew elieved he had followed the law erfe tly. es s as ed hi to sell ev erything he had give it to the oor and e o e one of es s followers. hat re est e osed hi as a law rea er o shall have no other od s efore e. e had a han e

to give worshi f l o edien e instead he hose diso edien e and onfir ed his onde nation. e went away sad e a se he had great wealth. hat s what the law does it a es s feel sad. t is one of the ain rea sons eo le avoid eing still in the resen e of od. t is in the iet that od s irit rings onvi tion a ing s aware that there is so ething wrong with s. e don t li e it so we t rn the noise of life to ee s fro hearing it. e thin that oney ower and leas re an give s ha iness and ontent ent. hey an t. hey only a e s h ngrier and thirstier. his is the whole oint of the oo of lesiastes. he writer de lares in 8 ll things are weari so e ore than one an say. he eye never has eno gh of seeing nor the ear its fill of hearing. t is the oint es s was a ing to the wo an at the well see ohn 4 . he was thirsty t what she was drin ing st ade her thirstier. e o ered her the living water of life and ro ised she wo ld never thirst again. e e osed her g ilt t nli e the ri h yo ng r ler the wo an elieved and left the well re oi ing. he was finally free. now this was s osed to e an arti le on li erty t ntil we are will ing to onfront o r g ilt and onde

nation freedo is not ossi le. his is why the law is good it a es s aware and leads s to the ross of e s s hrist.

a l re ogni ed the role of the law in ringing hi to hrist or thro gh the law died to the lawso that ight live for od. have een r ified with hristand no lon ger live t hrist lives in e. he life now live in the ody live y faith in the on of od who loved eand gave hi self for e. do not set aside the gra e of od for if righ teo sness o ld e gained thro gh the law hrist died for nothing a

latians y friend yo have een ade in the i age of the od of li erty. ree do is yo r intended design and dee down inside yo now it. ow long will yo r n fro the law that is leading yo to freedo ow long will yo sell yo r so l for e ty ro ises oday is the day to e set free fro the law of sin and death. oday an e yo r inde enden e day

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

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EVENTS

PA Fish & Boat Commission to be Featured at Trout Unlimited Meeting

What: The public is invited to a meeting of the TU Susquehanna Chapter featuring Mark Sausser, Stream Habitat Section Chief with the PF&BC. Mark will discuss the evolution of stream habitat improvement in PA, highlighting advancements in design, materials and techniques. Also providing updates and taking questions will be local PF&BC Waterways Conservation Officers and PA Fish & Boat Commissioner Eric Hussar.

When: Wednesday, February 18th, at 7 p.m.

Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, 807 West 4th St., Williamsport. Parking and entrance to the Church is at the rear of the building with access off of Campbell Street. If able, please park in the overflow lot just south of the main church lot due to Ash Wednesday services also being held at 7 p.m.

Open Recruitment Event

What: PA CareerLink® Lycoming County Open Recruitment with Nesco Resource, Acrow Bridge (Milton Steel location), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

When: Thursday, February 19th, from 9 a.m.-noon. Where: PA CareerLink® Lycoming County, 329 Pine St., Williamsport.

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

What: Pruning that is well executed results in a vari-

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ety of benefits including reduced likelihood of whole tree, branch and stem failure, needed clearance for utilities, buildings, vehicles and pedestrians, not to mention improved health and appearance. Enhanced view shouldn’t be a reason for pruning. When poorly performed, pruning can harm a tree’s health, stability and appearance.

When: Saturday, February 21st, from 9-11 a.m.

Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.

Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: Saturday, February 28th, from 10 a.m-1 p.m.

Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.

Jewelry Sale

What: Minday Davies silver jewelry sale.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: UPMC Tower Lobby, High St.

America250 Program

What: America250 Program - Dr. Christopher Pearl from Lycoming College will discuss the story of the Pine Creek Declaration of Independence/Tiadaghton Elm, the fascinating coincidence that occurred in Lycoming/ Clinton Counties on July 4, 1776, while the Continental Congress was taking similar action in Philadelphia that led to the creation of the United States of America.

Public invited to attend.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Eagle Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Rd., Montgomery.

Jewelry Sale

What: Minday Davies silver jewelry sale.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: UPMC Divine Providence, Main Lobby.

Dinner Specials

What: Friday night dinners/weekly specials.

When: Every Friday night.

Where: Milton American Legion, 401 N. Front St., Milton.

Toastermasters Class

What: Control your fear of public speaking. Practice speaking before a friendly audience who will guide you on your journey to becoming a better speaker. Contact Donna Miller 570-971-0098 or Phil Buehrer 570-3266801.

When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Post Breakfast

What: The Milton American Legion, Post 71, will begin serving breakfast for $9 per person with a large menu available. Please call 570-742-4236 ahead if you are part of a large group so we can be ready for you.

When: First and third Sunday of the month. Breakfast is open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton American Legion, Post 71, 401 N. Front St., Milton.

CHURCH EVENTS

Worship Service

What: Ash Wednesday Worship service. The sermon will be, “Give, Pray, Fast.” Imposition of Ashes will be, offered.

When: Wednesday, February 18th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.

Ash Wednesday Service

What: Ash Wednesday service.

When: Wednesday, February 18th, at 7 p.m.

Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 2041 State Route 442, Muncy.

Ash Wednesday Service

What: Ash Wednesday service.

When: Wednesday, February 18th, at 4 p.m.

Where: St. John Brick Church, 196 Brick Church Rd., Montgomery.

Ash Wednesday Service

What: Ash Wednesday services. For more information, email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net or call 570-3220126.

When: Wednesday, February 18th, at noon & 7 p.m. “Ashes to Go” will be offered on Trinity Place from 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Homemade Donuts

What: Fresh homemade donuts. Best to call and preorder at 570-398-2913, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Extras are made and will be available for walk-ins starting at 7 a.m. on the day of the sale, until 3-4 p.m., or sold out. $8/ dozen, or $4/half dozen.

When: Thursday, February 19th.

Where: Trinity UM Church, 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, Glover St. entrance.

Pancake and Sausage Dinner

What: Pancake and sausage dinner. $10 for adults; $8 for children. Eat in or take-out.

When: Friday,February 20th, from 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: All Saints Church, 1656 Scott St., Williamsport.

Free Lunch

What: Free community luncheon. Dine in the Parish Hall.

When: Saturday, February 21st, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Holy Cross Orthodox Church - Fellowship Hall, 1725 Holy Cross Ln., Williamsport.

Game Afternoon

What: The public is invited to an afternoon of games for all ages.

When: Sunday, February 22nd, from 2-5 p.m.

Where: St. John UMC Newberry, 2102 Newberry St., Williamsport.

Worship Service

What: Worship service. The sermon will be, “Yield Not to Temptation.”

When: Sunday, February 22nd, at 9 a.m.

Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.

Worship Service

What: Worship service. The sermon title will be, “Yield Not to Temptation.”

When: Sunday, February 22nd, at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.

Worship Service

What: Worship service. Sermon, “24 Hours that Changed the World - The Lord’s Supper.”

When: Sunday, February 22nd, at 10 a.m.

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

Closet Set-Up

What: Daniel’s Closet donations & set-up.

When: Thursday, February 26, from 4-6 p.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Winter Wind Down Fest

What: Winter Wind Down Fest is an all ages 2 day mostly unplugged festival featuring indie, folk, poppunk, americana, emo musicians, and poets. 30 artists will be performing from 12 states. Full lineup and tickets are available at WinterWindDownFest.com

When: Friday, February 27th, and Saturday, February 28th.

Where: City Alliance Church, 380 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Daniel’s Closet

What: Daniel’s Closet free clothing & shoes – infants & adults.

When: Saturday, February 28, from 8:30-11 a.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Lasagna Dinner

What: Lasagna dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. Cost

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for the dinner is $14 for adults, $6 for children (12 & younger), and $10 for lasagna only. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.

When: Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

House Church What: Weekly worship.

When: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Word of God Community Church, 213 Kendall Ave., Jersey Shore.

His Glory Ministry

What: Weekly Friday night service. Come as you are, and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Bring yourself, bring a friend, all are welcome.

When: Friday nights, at 7 p.m.

Where: Hampton Inn, Susquehanna Room, 140 Via Bella St., Williamsport.

Church Service

What: Church service.

When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.

Church Service

What: Sunday church services.

When: Sunday School, at 10 a.m. (March-November), regular worship service at 11 a.m. year round.

Where: Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven.

GriefShare Support Group

What: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church at 570-546-8030 for the most current schedule.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 602. S. Market St., Muncy.

Church Service

What: Messages from the Bible by Pastor Scott Koser.

When: Sunday mornings. Service time 10:30 a.m.

Where: Heilman Community Church, 2792 Kehrer Hill Road, Montoursville.

MEETINGS

Oil & Gas Rights Meeting

What: Oil and Gas Rights Coffee Shop Meeting: Dushore.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Loyalsock American Legion Post 996, 224 Bernice Rd., Dushore.

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.

When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: 1st floor boardroom of Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport.

Legion Meeting

What: Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 monthly meeting.

When: Last Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roland Ritter American Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy.

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.

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Bald Eagle Art League

What: The Bald Eagle Art League is proud to present Fluid Artist Tara Silva as the featured exhibitor at Genetti’s Windows on 4th Gallery.

When: Show runs January 2 – February 28, 2026. Where: Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Music Bingo Night

What: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104 opens its door to the public every Tuesday for Music Bingo. Dinner is available before games start. Must be 18 or older to play.

When: Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.

Quizzo

What: Quizzo

When: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.

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County Hall Corner: Rip Van Winkle

By Blair Steward

man stood before the Lycoming County commissioners on Thursday, February 6, voicing concerns about tax dollars, the landfill and hite eer olf o rse near Montgomery, and it became clear within moments that he had been asleep to information that had long since been settled.

Lycoming County sprawls across 1,244 square miles of Pennsylvania wilderness, making it the largest county by land area in the Commonwealth. Information travels di erently a ross s h a distan e. res ol tion assed in illia s ort ight ta e months or years to reach someone living in the county’s far corners, tucked into valleys or perched on ridges where the nearest neighbor is measured in miles rather than houses. Even in 2026, with all our digital connectivity and instant communication, the sheer geography of a place this vast means that news doesn’t always reach everyone at the same speed. The man’s concerns were genuine, rooted in a desire to see tax dollars spent wisely, but they addressed problems that had already been solved, questions that had already been answered.

he landfill iss e for instan e gets dis cussed at nearly every commissioner’s

meeting at this point. The board has been trans arent a o t o erations finan es and long-term planning. Anyone following the weekly Thursday meetings at 10 am would know this. But not everyone can follow weekly meetings. Not everyone has the time or access. And in a county this size, with communities separated by forests and mountains, the echo of information fades before it reaches every ear.

hite eer olf o rse near ontgo ery was another on ern raised s e ifi al ly regarding its finan ial via ility. his was addressed long before this meeting. The golf course is not only solvent but thriving. The commissioners deserve credit for this t rnaro nd. hat o ld have e o e a drain on county resources has instead become a success story, a public amenity that serves the community while maintaining fis al res onsi ility. he wor re ired to a hieve this was signifi ant involving are ful management and strategic planning. That work happened, and it worked. he i an in le e e t is real in a la e this large. ashington rving s har acter slept for twenty years and woke to find the world had oved on witho t hi . In Lycoming County, you don’t need to rest for two decades. You need to live far enough from the courthouse, work long

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enough hours, or miss enough meetings for the information gap to widen. The vastness that makes this county beautiful also makes communication challenging. A message sent from Williamsport might travel instantly thro gh fi er o ti a les.

owever it still has to find its way to so e one checking their phone between shifts, or someone without reliable internet in a hollow where cell service is spotty at best.

The commissioners handled the public comment with patience, explaining what had been done and when. There was no frustration in their response, only clarity. They understand that governing a county this si e eans re eating infor ation an swering the same questions multiple times, and recognizing that not everyone starts from the same baseline of knowledge.

he eeting also too ti e to a nowl edge the year irthday of the Boy Scouts, an organization that has shaped generations of young people in Lycoming County and across the nation. For more than a ent ry the Boy o ts have ta ght o tdoor s ills leadershi and o ni ty servi e. n a o nty defined y its wil derness, the organization’s emphasis on nat re and self relian e resonates dee ly.

he a nowledg ent was rief t ean ingful, a recognition that some institutions end re e a se they serve so ething larg er than themselves.

The commissioners meet every Thursday

at a ond ting the wor of govern ing Pennsylvania’s largest county by land area. he agendas are li . he eet ings are o en. B t o enness only atters if eo le an a ess it and a ess is o plicated by distance, by work schedules, by the simple fact that most people are too busy living their lives to track every county decision.

o ents li e the one on e r ary re veal the challenge of governing a place this big. A man showed up with concerns. Those concerns were outdated, but they were real to him. And the commissioners took the time to address them, to explain, to reassure. That is how government is supposed to work, with the understanding that infor ation is not evenly distri t ed and that showing up to ask questions, even estions that have already een an swered, is still an act of civic engagement worth respecting.

he landfill will e dis ssed again ne t wee . hite eer olf o rse will on tin e o erating s essf lly. he Boy Scouts will turn 117. And somewhere in Lycoming County’s 1,244 square miles, someone else will wake up to information the rest of us have known for months.

As former Penn State linebacker and New York Giant great LaVar Arrington once said, “You can’t worry about what people say about you. You have to go out and do your job.”

Centers for Healthy Aging

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

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

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February 16

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February 23

Chicken Ala King, buttered noodles, lemon pepper vegetables, applesauce, dinner roll

Lighter Fare

Ham, turkey, Swiss, with lettuce leaf, whole grain bread, broccoli salad, pineapple

February 17

Texas hot dog with hot dog roll, wax beans & carrots, molasses baked beans, fresh Clementine

Lighter Fare

Ham salad, croissant, creamy coleslaw, peaches, sugar cookie

February 24

Chili con carne, white rice, four seasons vegetables, fresh apple

Lighter Fare

Chicken Caesar wrap with Caesar dressing, pepper slaw, peaches, fresh banana

February 18

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

Lighter Fare

Seafood salad, croissant, three bean salad, sugar cookie, fresh orange

February 25

Chicken with gravy and stu ing, mashed potatoes, vegetable bean blend, Mandarin oranges, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Chicken fajita salad with ranch dressing, chuckwagon corn salad, pears, tortilla chips

February 19

Cabbage roll casserole with brown rice, buttered corn, green & wax beans, pumpkin custard

Lighter Fare

Beef barley soup, tuna salad, whole grain bread, Mandarin oranges, baby carrots, creamy coleslaw

February 26

Roasted pork with apples, warm biscuit with apple butter, mashed potatoes, fresh orange

Lighter Fare

Chicken corn soup, turkey with Swiss and lettuce leaf, whole grain wrap, broccoli salad, tropical fruit salad

February 20

Pork BBQ, sandwich roll, macaroni & cheese, peas & cauliflower, creamy coleslaw

Lighter Fare

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bread, three bean salad, pears, fresh apple

February 27

Chicken Alfredo, Alfredo noodles, California vegetable blend, peaches, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with tomato & lettuce, hoagie roll, creamy coleslaw, Mandarin oranges

One for the

(New)

Ages: A Microsoft Dictionary!

By Joseph W. Smith III

ere at Weird Words, I could never do these columns without a good dictionary — several, in fact.

At the same time, I also couldn’t do them if I had to check every single word in every dictionary I own. (Trust me — that is starting to get out of hand.)

So I have 5-6 that serve as go-to’s. And one of those, much to my surprise, is the Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary.

Though it was published in 2001 — just when its namesake company was ta ing o didn t learn a o t the MECD till recently; so I’m only just now discovering how useful, thorough and reliable it is.

Not to mention unique.

in e we finished o r last ol n with s terrifi definition of zebu, let’s take this week and extol its other features.

I should start by insisting that a good di tionary o ers ore than st words and definitions. t sho ld e a o ndless source of info not only on linguistics — pronunciation, part of speech, word origin, etc. — but also facts of all sorts.

Thus MECD’s main A-Z section is chock-full of abbreviations, maps, photos, tables, charts and drawings (particularly animals) — not to mention a generous selection of geographical and biographical entries.

was gratified to see s h re ent lt ral fig res as arvin aye teven Spielberg (born 1946 — he’ll be 80 this year!) and Stevie Wonder — including his birth-name: Stevland Judkins.

For one thing, unlike other faves, its main entry section has three columns — not two. Because narrower columns allow smaller type-size, this enables MECD to pack in more info, and of course, more words: 320,000, to be precise — way more than most standard one-volume dictionaries. (The recent update of Merriam-Webster, for e a le o ers ro ghly 3 .

As for geography: Sadly, Williamsport is not included (after all, there are at least seven of those in the U.S.). But you will find il es Barre ltoona and llentown — with populations listed. (And did you know — though this isn’t in the MECD itself — that Allentown is PA’s third-most-populous city, topping Erie

and Harrisburg!)

There are 38 tables and charts — to wit: Geometrical shapes and solids (21 of those). World’s longest rivers (Nile is at the top — 4,160 miles) and highest waterfalls (No. 1: Venezuela’s Angel Falls, at 3,212 feet; look up some videos — it’s basically the waterfall from Pixar’s Up!). And under “planets” we learn that on Venus, a day is longer than a year — since our system’s second satellite takes 226 days to orbit the sun, but 243 to rotate (whereas the gas-giant Jupiter rotates once every 10 hours — fasten that seatbelt!).

I also love the MECD’s introductory essay on “The Internet as a Research Tool” — though it’s a bit outdated at this point (nothing on AI, of course). et even the ling isti o erings are unique.

Perhaps the most unusual aspect involves handling the oft-posed student conundrum, “How can I check the spelling if I don’t know how to spell it?!”

To this end, MECD includes numerous “misspelled words” which are struck through and referenced to what’s right — for instance: comitee, crossed out and listed as “incorrect spelling of committee.”

There are also 600 “usage notes” on errors like irregardless (not actually a

word) and the frequently misused it’s — which means it is and does NOT serve as possessive for it. (That, in contrast to most possessives, has no apostrophe: The dog wagged its tail.)

i e any di tionaries o ers dozens of “synonym essays” — so that, for e a le after defining goad, it refers us to motive for a di erentiation of terms like incentive, spur and inducement.

Somewhat less useful are the “literary lin s. tr e first in di tionaries these consist of elaborations on several dozen terms associated with a certain famous book — for instance, Catch-22, slaughterhouse and wonderland.

I must also note that the MECD is particularly inclusive, with words on nearly every page that you might not find in yo r average di tionary froufrou, ixtle, and zucchetto, to name a few.

Eventually, we’ll cull a set of those with the s a t al definitions — for one of our standard weird-word lists. B t o on va ation thro gh 2/18 and — much as I’d love to — I an t stow this five o nd ehe oth in my luggage. So we’ll do a regular list next week and get back to MECD after that.

Meanwhile, as a foretaste: behemoth (bi HEE muth) – “Something that is enormously big or powerful.”

Like a good dictionary.

ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20

Horoscopes

You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition —it’s sharper than ever.

TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21

Abundance is knocking, Taurus. Your hard work is translating into tangible rewards, and you may receive unexpected good news regarding finan es or reso r es.

GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21

Your mind is sparkling, Gemini, making you the most magnetic person in the

room. Use this vibrant energy to connect, share ideas and lead discussions.

CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22

Cancer, a feeling of emotional security empowers you to tackle any professional hallenge with gra e and onfiden e. o are totally centered right now, so go for it.

LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23

Leo, you are radiating charisma this week and attracting positive attention wherever you go. Use this incredible visibility to network or showcase your talents.

VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22

o ll find great satisfa tion in lean or

ganized work that earns sincere praise this week, Virgo. Your dedication is about to nlo a signifi ant reward. r rises are in store.

LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23

Relationships are the key to your happiness this week, Libra. Expect delightful interactions, smooth negotiations and the forging of enefi ial allian es.

SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22

This week is all about your own transfor ation or io. o feel a s rge of internal power and clarity that allows you to onfidently rs e dee ersonal goals.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21

Your sense of optimism and love for e loration is f lly harged agittari s. Even if you can’t take a trip, your mind is

open to exciting new philosophies or ideas.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20

Your professional reputation is soaring, a ri orn. ey fig res at yo r o are re ognizing your dedication and leadership. Expect exciting opportunities for advancement.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18

Your network is buzzing with opportunities ari s. olla orative e orts are highly favored and yo ll find in redi le support for your most innovative ideas.

PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20

Pisces, your intuition is a superpower that g ides yo toward f lfill ent and e o tional satisfaction this week. Embrace your artistic side and allow your imagination to lead the way.

SWARTZ PUBLIC AUCTION

Friday, February 20th, 2026 5:30 PM “Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church” 658 Village Rd., Pennsdale, PA. 17756

48 1/2 ACRE SULLIVAN COUNTY PROPERTY AUCTION

Thursday, February 26th, 2026 5PM Champion Hill Rd., Muncy Valley, PA.

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

5:30- Household, Collectibles, Furniture, Small amount of tools, and more, we will be auctioning very nice contents including apartment upright freezer, Kobalt battery operated snow blower ( works very well), Kobalt wagon, large outdoor patio umbrella, shark vacuum cleaner, a handful of dressers and misc cabinets and stands, lamps, kitchenware including cast iron pans, storage canisters, small appliances, Christmas decor, Princess house glassware, nice collection of jewelry, framed decor, office supplies, rolling trash can, patio furniture, lots of knick knacks and much much more!!! For listing and pictures go to Auctionzip.com ID# 45518 or Facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering! Any questions call (570) 560-9543.

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

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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

Terms and Conditions: NO BUYERS PREMIUM! No pa sales tax,. 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. Come enjoy some great food provided by the Pennsdale United Methodist church, and entertainment as we kickoff the 2026 season with first auction of the year!!!!!We Hope To See You There!!!!

is located in the north mountain area of Sullivan county. Many options available for the property and great opportunities. Oil, gas, mineral and coal rights will not convey with the property. is property consists of Approx. 33 acres of wooded area and 15 1/2 acres of open area land. It is located approx 1 1/2mile on Champion Hill Road, o of route 42. Directions: From Route 220 take route 42 S for approx 1mi turn le on to Pritz Road, drive approx. 2/10ths of mi turn le onto Champion Hill Road, proceed approx. 1 mi to the property. From Route 42 N/239 Intersection, go approx. 2 1/2 mile turn right onto Myers road continue for approx. 4/10ths of mile turn right on to Champion Hill Road and proceed approx. 1 mile to the property!!! For a private showing please contact Levi at 570-560-9543 or 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!!!!

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

material

Real Estate Terms: 3% Buyers premium added to purchase price, Cashier or certi ed check in the amount of $8,000 made out to “Levi Spring Auctioneering” down the day of auction with remaining due in 45 days or upon delivery of good title, oil gas and mineral rights to be retained by the sellers, 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, any testing or inspections may be done at the expense of the potential buyer!!!

Thank a Teacher

Iwent to Lock Haven University, which some would call the Harvard of the PSAC, and it also happens to be a great teaching school. A lot of my friends went to college to become teachers, and I also have many friends who are currently teaching. It’s an incredibly important job and, honestly, a pretty thankless one. We don’t always give teachers the credit they deserve for how much they help shape our society.

If you think back, I’m sure you can name at least one teacher who really stood out. The kind who made learning fun, challenged you, and maybe even helped shape what you wanted to do with your life. For me, there were two teachers I’ll always appreciate: Mrs. Pipech and Mrs. Saylor.

I had a lot of great teachers, but these two really made an impact because they introduced me to business in a real, practical way. They taught marketing, computer, and accounting classes, and they focused on real-world application instead of just textbooks. That experience helped show me what I wanted to do when I grew up.

I tried to schedule my classes with them whenever I could. Looking back, I’m grateful for the lessons they taught me, not just about business, but about how h a great tea her an infl en e a stdent’s path.

On the other hand, I’m sure you can also think of a teacher you didn’t quite click

with. Maybe they seemed miserable, unapproachable, or made you feel like you were always doing something wrong. I had a few teachers whose classes I genuinely dreaded. At times, it even felt like it held me back from learning because I was afraid to say the wrong thing or couldn’t fully be myself.

That contrast really highlights just how powerful a teacher’s attitude and approach can be, for better or worse.

So, in a time when students need it most, let’s support and appreciate the teachers students look forward to seeing, the ones who are a light in their lives. Maybe students aren’t naturally excited about a math class, but a great teacher can show them why it matters and help connect it to something meaningful to them.

Teachers have a real opportunity to build kids up instead of tearing them down. A teacher should never look down on a student or feel threatened by them. The impact they have can last far beyond the classroom.

One example of this is my friend/family member Emily Tripoli. She’s a great teacher who truly cares about her students. She is always thinking of ways not only to help them learn, but also to make them feel valued and like they matter. She regularly goes above and beyond for her students, even putting in extra work at home, and it’s something I truly admire. I hope more teachers take that same ap-

proach. It’s important to remember that life isn’t all about tests and grades. There are so many other things that make someone a good person and, in turn, a successful human.

Recently, my friends JC Keefer and Mike Frederick came up with a great idea for Loyalsock Baseball players to reach out and thank their teachers. It was simple but powerful, just going out of their way to say thank you. I loved the idea, and our players fol-

lowed through, even sending follow-up emails to the teachers who made an impact on them.

So, I’ll challenge you as well. If you’re a student reading this, or the parent of one, take a moment to thank a teacher. Tell them you appreciate what they do and that it matters to you.

And to all of my past teachers, thank you. I appreciate the time you gave me and the role you played in helping me grow and learn.

“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION

#642

Thursday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

LOCATION: 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA (Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill)

Antiques Collectibles Furnishings

5:00 or there ‘bouts-(Outback): Small Assort. of Hand Tools, Socket Sets, Pry Bars, Craftsman Wrenches, Nippers, Tool Chests Jumper Cables Mini Welder Electric Fan Baskets Goose Decoy Cabbage Patch Dolls/ Teddy Bears plank bottom, Arrowback Chairs Early Sylvania Radio/ Phonograph, portable. Doll Clothes Archie Bunkers Grandson Doll, “Joey Stivic Glass Insulators Doll/Bear Furniture, Bench, Chairs Wooden Potty Civil Defense Helmets Wooden Stool Christmas Decor Toys & Games Fall DécorSears, Roebuck & Co. Red Wagon RC Cola Wood Case Sad Irons Blue Jars Ice Tongs Children’s Wooden Blocks MUCH MORE!!

5:30 –or there ‘bouts- (Main Hall): Hiawatha Native American Cigar Store Chalkware Busts - Costume Jewelry Assort. of Hurricane Fancy Parlor & Kerosene Lamps Vintage Easter & X-Mas Décor Stetson, Fedora Adam, Fedora Round Wooden Storage Container, Patriotic Design Stained Glass Pc. City Flouring Mill bag, Muncy, Kings Best, Framed Modecraft bags, Muncy - Wall Mirror/ Holstein Cows Framed Poster, Sabin Oral Sunday O.J. Bach Lycoming Co. Fair Sept 11-14, framed poster Home Décor Child’s Tricycle Wicker Magazine Rack Crosley Radio/Tape Player, Jukebox Miniature Cast Iron Stoves Mantle Clocks Wooden Push Toy Dwarfs on a Rope Coal Stove Military Pins 104th Cavalry Display with Tank Jim Shores X-Mas Figurines Head Vases Milk Glass Dresser Set with Decanters Silver Plate Se ing S nn field a d an ood he t oah Moti o d Bears Sprinkler Can Twin Quilt Colored Alum. Pitchers & Cups Tonka Farm Trucks, NIB Min. Ertl John Deere Tractors in Boxes Revel Vehicles, NIB Match Box, Sky Busters & Vehicles, NIB Hot Wheels, NIB NRA Bookends oa d a e i il a oad ide ogfi ght S n tion n o te hi en ig e i il a ig e e Ste a t othe all anging ood e e fig ine e ting oll na el a e h elina Doll, NIB Trinket Boxes Gerber Baby Doll, NIB Italian Pottery Coca Cola Radio/ Tape Player Hess Truck Sm. Rod Iron Ice Cream Parlor Set, blk Wicker Buggy/ Fringed Parasol Doll Sled & Sm. Rickshaw Asst. Doll Furniture, Sofa, Chairs, Folding Rocker MUCH MORE!!

6:30 Furniture: ilt Ra hite nate i e hai a h Stand Slant a ed o ont e oo a e a e la oo S inning heel heel iangle Sha ed hai t a ed int ld in Wagon Lamp Stand Child’s Wooden Rocker Buck board Spring Seat on box frame Shelf Display Cabinet Plant Stand Print of Early Muncy oide ed hai ooden o n Stal ho e he o et a Day CI pot belly stove - MUCH MORE!!

Terms: Cash or Good PA check. Out of state check w/prior Auctioneer a o al edit a d lo o a h i o nt ll ite a e old S S R S ith all a lt o g a antie ade the elle e e ed or implied. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed materials.

Notes: FULL LISTING on auctionzip.com (enter auctioneer #5545 ). Come and en o the e ening ith ood aila le eat o ided e e i Se e e eathe date

Jimmy Webb III

Why Skin Gets Dry in Winter and How to Treat It Quickly, According to UPMC Expert

Ashley VanOrd, PA-C UPMC Dermatology

As the colder months drag on and heaters continue to blast, many people notice their skin turning it hy fla y tight or even cracked. If it feels like your skin transforms overnight on e winter hits yo re not i ag ining it. Dermatologists see a surge in drys in o laints every year and the good news is a few si le hanges an a e a dra ati di eren e.

Why Winter Zaps Your Skin’s Moisture

Winter creates the perfect storm for dryness. Cold air outdoors holds far less huidity than war s er air. hen when we heat o r ho es we stri even ore oist re fro o r environ ent and o r skin.

n to of that winter winds an disr t yo r s in arrier the rote tive layer that keeps hydration in and irritants out. When that arrier rea s down water eva orates faster leaving yo r s in feeling ro gh and stressed.

ven yo r ha its lay a role. ong hot showers feel great on hilly ornings t they wash away nat ral oils that yo r s in

desperately needs this time of year.

Fast Fixes to Bring Back Soft, Comfortable Skin

ort nately yo an restore yo r s in s oist re i ly with a few der atolo gist a roved strategies.

Moisturize within 60 seconds of bathing his si le tri lo s in hydration. oo for oist ri ers with era ides hyal roni acid, glycerin, or petrolatum, ingredients that rebuild the skin barrier and pull moisture into the skin.

Switch to a heavier moisturizer f yo nor ally se a lotion winter is the time to upgrade to a cream or ointment. hese for las rovide a thi er ore rote tive layer.

Shorten and soften your showers ar not hot water hel s yo r s in hold onto its natural oils. Aim for 5 to 10 minutes.

Run a humidifier at night

Adding moisture back into your bedroom air an a e a noti ea le di eren e in st a few days es e ially for yo r fa e li s and hands.

Avoid harsh cleansers

Opt for gentle, fragrance-free cleansers that won t stri yo r s in. f yo r s in feels

tight after washing, your cleanser is too

Protect your skin outdoors

Gloves, scarves, and a good lip balm shield your skin from biting winds. And yes, sunscreen still matters in winter. UV rays can enetrate lo ds and o n e o snow.

Treat problem areas early

Dry patches on hands and feet respond quickly to overnight treatment. Apply a thick ointment before bed and cover with cotton gloves or socks for deeper repair.

When to See a Dermatologist

If dryness becomes painful, cracked, or interferes with daily life, or if over-the-counter products aren’t helping, a dermatologist can help identify underlying issues like eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis. Pre-

scription treatments may bring faster, more lasting relief.

A Season for Comfort

Winter doesn’t have to mean discomfort. With the right habits and a little extra care, your skin can stay smooth, calm, and hydrated all season long. A few smart adjustments now can prevent months of itching and irritation and keep your skin glowing long after the snow melts.

Ashley VanOrd, PA-C, is with UPMC Dermatology and sees patients at 1205 Grampian Boulevard, Suite 1A, Williamsport, and 2330 Saint Mary Street West, Floor 1, Lewisburg. To schedule an appointment with Ashley at Williamsport, call 570-326-8060 and to schedule an appointment at Lewisburg, call 570-522-8328. To learn more, visit UPMC.com/NorthCentralPa.

2nd Annual Homeschool Science Fair

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hands-on investigation, creative ro le solving and onfident li

speaking. Projects ranged from life science and botany to engineering, chemistry, and practical design. Students presenting their work with enthusiasm and pride.

This year’s fair featured four age groups: K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9, and Grades 10-12. In each division, students were

recognized for outstanding work, and a Grand Champion was selected from the first la e winners.

Division Winners: K–3:

1st Place: Emmerson Covert — “Snakes” 2nd Place: Lucy Hunter — “Coral” 3rd la e lla arsons nflowers Grades 4–6

1st Place: Arietta Ramos — “Bicycles through the ages”

2nd Place: Quinn Stabler — “Archimedes Screw”

3rd Place: Jethro Wasp — “Lego: The International System of Play” Grades 7–9 (limited participation

K-3 Emmerson Covert 7-9 Abby Richardson

this year)

1st Place: Abby Richardson — “Let it Snow – Maltodextrin”

2nd Place: Harper Stabler — “Butter vs. Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies”

(A third-place award was not issued due to participation levels.)

Grades 10–12 (limited participation this year)

Division Winners: Stephen and Sherry Kanski

— “Genesis: Our World”

Our Grand Champion, selected from the first la e winners was y i hardson for “Let it Snow – Maltodextrin.” Abby

was also graciously awarded a week of summer camp donated by Camp Susque in Trout Run, Pennsylvania.

Students earned cash prizes from our yearly fundraiser called “Raise the Region” as well as donated items thanks to generous community partners, including The Mulberry Moose, the Bloomsburg

Children’s Museum, andCamp Susque. Their support helped make the fair feel celebratory and meaningful for every participant.

Thank you to the judges! We extend sincere appreciation to our volunteer judges for their time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback: Thomas Richardson, Dan Barker, Dr. Scott Ringcamp, Jess Eckman, Paige Bower, Stephanie Desaulniers, and Rhiannon Summers, along with the Bloomsburg Children’s Director, Dr. Ginny Weibel.

We are grateful to everyone who partic-

ipated, attended, supported, and encouraged our young scientists. We look forward to continued growth in the middle school and high school divisions next year—and to another outstanding celebration of learning through discovery.

We look forward to next year’s competition in January of 2027!

10-12 Stephen and Sherry Kanski 4-6 Arietta Ramos

By Joseph W. Smith III

“My whole way of viewing life has changed,” says one participant in the C. S. Lewis Institute, which is now taking registrants for its second year in Central PA.

With branches in Pittsburgh, Carlisle and

els made him one of the 20th century’s most eloved hristian fig res.

Partly inspired by such Lewis works as Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters and The Chronicles of Narnia, CSLI celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The institute seeks to bring Lewis’ unique blend of intellectual rigor and depth to Christian discipleship.

Under the leadership of retired local nurse Melissa Rising, the Central PA branch of

ly in our fellowship with one another and Christ.”

of reading, writing and study.

“It’s been a wonderful year,” says Rising. -

Registration is now under way for the 2026-27 series. st li e the first this new round begins in to er eeting reglarly on the first at rday of each month at New Life Presbyterian Church in Montoursville. Enrollment deadline is May 31. Current participants include the full-time local home-maker who is quoted above. She describes the material as “so rich in content!” — adding that “I end each month with an even deeper love and appreciation for the Triune God and His Word.”

Another enrollee is Dr. Philip Byler, a retired medical missionary to Africa. “It has been a rich and spiritually invigorating curriculum for us to engage,” says Byler, who is taking the course along with his wife, Linda. “Sometimes it is so useful just to pause and reexamine the foundations of our faith from a perspective a bit outside of our everyday experiences.”

According to CSLI’s brochure, the material “challenges and guides participants to a strong understanding of discipleship, personal mission and conversational apologetics through Bible study, classic readings, lectures, group processing, spiritual mentoring and accountability — all in the context of a small group of like-minded believers.”

Both Byler and the home-maker noted that the course requires about 20 hours a month

Along with this particular program, CSLI o ers a variety of other o tions for st dy and growth:

A 10-week small-group discipleship program; a weekly email that includes short audio, video and social messages; the quarterly “Knowing & Doing,” available in print or digital for at o ering arti les on theology apologetics and cultural analysis; and onepage letters — also through print or digital s s ri tion feat ring refle tions y ewis himself. There’s also a free course in “Basic Apologetics,” plus regular conferences “designed to equip God’s people to live fully devoted to God.”

That information is from the CSLI’s offi ial ro h re whi h invo ing ewis s most famous character, Aslan from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — ends with this injunction: ith the h r h fa ing signifi ant headwinds in the future, we need a growing number of authentic disciples who can train more disciples. These are the people God will use to bring real change in our churches, our government, our culture, our business and our world.”

Byler adds that the course is ideal for “any believer who desires to probe aspects of their Christian experience that could use some challenging, some deepening, some refocusing toward maturity.”

Applications for the Fellows Program are available at cslewisinstitute.org/Central_ Pennsylvania. Those interested can also contact Rising directly at mdrising@windstream.net or (570) 916-9331.

Joseph W. Smith III

The Roving Sportsman… Prime Time for Coyote Hunting

By Jon Pries

Tpredator of whitetail fawns — both in size and numbers of fawns taken in the early months of birthing — there is little doubt that coyotes come in as a quick second in taking spring fawns. Bears tend to ad st their diet for the rest of the year and devote much of their ons tion to n ts erries field corn, and other vegetation. Coyotes, on the other hand, continue their intake via predation of all sorts of birds and mammals.

hroughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states, we are at the peak of the coyote breeding season. That means that we are in a prime time of the year to hunt one of our state’s ost rolifi redators. Both ales and females are out and about during daylight hours more than usual, working up an appetite not just for mating, but traveling a greater distance means needing more food intake as well. A bit like whitetail bucks during the rut, male coyotes, while usually quite cautious, will sometimes throw caution to the wind as they tend to stay laser focused on mating.

And as if the mating season isn’t enough to distract them, with snow and i e a ing it ore di lt to o tain food, they are increasingly occupying much of their time in search of so ething to eat. Both of these fa tors make the next several weeks prime time to hunt coyotes.

While black bears are the largest

Young female coyotes do not generally reed in their first year t there are known cases where yearling females have given birth to and have raised a litter of s in their first year. e ale coyotes have one heat period that lasts fo r to five days and generally o rs in id e r ary t an o r in late January or early March. Thus, hunters are right in the middle of the prime time to take advantage of the coyote breeding season.

With all of that in mind, and with no scheduled hunting seasons occurring this time of year, you have a great opportunity to cull a few coyotes now,

thus reducing the predation that would occur throughout the year. Coyote hunting, whether by using dogs, calling, or spot-and-stalk, is a good way to introduce someone to the sport of hunting, especially if you are mentoring a youth or an adult. Whatever method you use, there is plenty of time to talk about related subjects like proper handling of firear s ethi al h nting, a hunter’s responsibilities, respect for the outdoors, the habits and habitat of the game you are pursuing, and the sheer enjoyment of just spending quality time in the outdoor world. Calling or vocalization can be partic-

larly e e tive now.

FoxPro, a Pennsylvania-based electronic call maker, manufactures a range of callers that incorporate an array of so nds. ery e e tive d ring the breeding season are a series of coyote sounds that both males and females make as they look for or call to a potential mate. Later in the winter, there are vocalizations that imitate a coyote pup in distress, and it is one of the ost e e tive alls in a oyote h nter’s repertoire. The sound of a dying rabbit has long been one of the most e e tive alls that oyote allers se. All of these, and more, are available

on one of FoxPro’s electronic callers. If one of the electronic callers is out of your price range, no problem, as there are numerous handheld callers that are quite good at producing a huge range of calls. Whether you use an electronic caller or a handheld call, there are dozens of YouTube videos that can teach newcomers and help experienced hunters polish their calling. Another solid reason to hunt coyotes over the next several weeks is that this is when their pelts are in prime condition. If you want the pelts tanned for various uses, this is the time of year to do so. Coyote fur can be used to

make coats, jackets, or hats. A coyote pelt can make a beautiful rug or can be displayed by hanging several pelts together — this is especially attractive when various color variations are hung together.

If you are interested in helping cull the coyote population in your favorite h nting gro nds this is a very e etive time of year to hunt coyotes with hounds, by calling, or by spot-and-stalk methods. Remember that for each coyote you eliminate this winter, there is an increased survival rate of whitetail fawns and wild turkey poults in the spring!

The “winter rabbit” I’m referring to in this article is actually the varying hare, or more often called a snowshoe rabbit.

While closely related, the snowshoe is not a true rabbit since its digestive tract is different from the cottontails, and newborn hares are fairly well developed compared to the newborn hairless and blind cottontail young.

Probably a couple of factors contribute to the snowshoe’s name: the most obvious is that it turns white in winter, and the hare’s huge, furry hind feet make moving through heavy snow much easier, hence the name snowshoe.

The snowshoe is a little bigger than the cottontail, and its ears are longer, and its feet are larger.

While the cottontail remains brown year-round, the snowshoe turns white each winter, with the change complete in about 10 weeks.

In the brown phase, the fur is a gray/ brown, but what I found interesting about this color change was how it oc-

curred.

In autumn, the brown hairs gradually fall out and are replaced by white hairs, with the change beginning on the feet and ears and working towards the rear of the rabbit until the entire pelt is white. The tips of the ears stay black. In spring, the brown begins to replace the white hairs in the reverse order of the fall.

Something else I found interesting about the snowshoes’ color change each year is that the cold winter temperatures and the white snow covering the ground have nothing to do with it.

The color change is actually a result of phototropism, or in other words, the changing light conditions. Seeing less light for shorter periods causes the it itary gland to sh t o ig ent production in the new fur. In spring, as days lengthen, the process reverses.

Snowshoes are more abundant to the north of our state, but Pennsylvania does have snowshoes in the northern, more mountainous part of the state. Snowshoes prefer mixed deciduous forests with conifers and good cover,

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such as rhododendron and mountain laurel. Swampy areas on mountain tops and dense stands of aspen or poplar with pines are good places for snowshoeing. Clearcuts that have had several years to produce new and abundant browse seem to hold more snowshoes since they feed on twigs and buds, much like deer. In fact, heavy deer populations probably help to reduce the number of snowshoes since they compete for the same food. Snowshoes can be hunted in Pennsylvania, and in 2026 the season runs from Dec. 26-Jan.1. You are allowed one per day and only three per season.

I have only ever hunted snowshoe a couple of times, some years ago. Since it generally requires hiking up steep mountain sides, often in the snow, it’s often done without the use of dogs. It’s more of a walk-through thick cover, looking for tracks. Snowshoes tend to go in circles like our cottontails, but those could be larger circles in rough terrain. You’d better be ready to shoot when one bolts from its cover.

Well, it may be too late to hunt for snowshoes now, but it certainly looks like a pair of snowshoes might come in handy if you plan to head out into the woods.

Spagnuolo to Lead South Softball

There exists an old theory in coaching circles that one never wants to be the coach who replaces a successful coach in a new job. Instead, you’d want to be the coach that follows the coach that followed the guy.

Undaunted, new South Williamsport softball coach Jeanette Spagnuolo is excited about the opportunity as she enters her first season at the helm of a Mountaineers program that is coming off four consecutive District IV championship crowns and two consecutive PIAA AA state championship appearances.

When veteran coach Tom O’Malley resigned from the post he had held for six years in early January, Spagnuolo stepped in to fill the void.

“When I began giving softball lessons in this area a year ago, some of the South Williamsport girls were talking to me about their team. I was excited for them and all they accomplished. I know they worked very hard to achieve their success. When the South job came open, I had a conversation with Brett Herbst [South athletic director], and I’m excited to have this opportunity.”

Spagnuolo brings a wealth of softball experience to the Mountaineers’ dugout.

Growing up in Chester County, she played softball in high school and began her college career at Division One LaSalle University, playing pitcher and third base. Prior to her junior year, she transferred to Lock Haven University. At LHU, she was a pitcher on a team that won a Division II national championship her senior year. Following graduation, she played softball overseas in Austria, where she had her first opportunity to coach. Returning to the States, she served as an assistant coach for seven seasons at Swarthmore College. She later started her own travel ball organization and has been a softball instructor for many years. She is married with four children and moved to Williamsport two years ago.

As the new season approaches, Spagnuolo is eager to get started.

“These girls, they work. I have had experiences with many athletes of all ages and had a thought in my head about high school athletes and how I might have to approach the season. They completely changed my mind as to how I should proceed. They work so hard. They are so supportive of each other. It is like they all know why they are there,

and they have been soaking everything in that I am presenting to them. It is so incredibly exciting to see how they care about each other and their desire to play the game. It seems like a very special team.”

Spagnuolo describes her coaching style as passionate.

“I am passionate. As I begin this role, I want to continue to be as patient as possible. If you were to talk to the girls, I think they would tell you I am all in. That’s who I am and how I coach. When it comes to practice, we just don’t do things. I want them to be in the moment, making it as team-wise as we can all the time. That is just who I am and how I do things with all my heart.

“When I look back at what the South Williamsport softball team has achieved, I probably think of it just like a freshman joining the team for the first time would feel. A freshman comes to high school excited, sees how successful the program has been, and they want to be a part of that. But, at the same time, they don’t have any idea of what the end result is going to be. That’s how I’m approaching the season.

“I’m most appreciative for the welcome and help I’ve received from my assistants (Danny Pinkerton and Brett Herbst) and am going to rely on them to get a feel for what the competition may be like. But I want to compare that to high-level athletes, prepare our players, and how I can

individually help each one of our girls to perform at their best possible potential. That includes doing the little things right and getting them to a place where they can feel comfortable.

“If they can become successful as an individual, that will help us become successful as a team. At this early stage, what that is going to look like, I have no idea. But I do know ball, and I know that if you can do the little things right, good things will follow.”

Last season, South Williamsport faced a demanding schedule that included only one Class A or AA team opponent, that being Northeast Bradford, which played in the Class A state championship game.

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Much love, sports fans. It is a great time of year. The high school baset all layo s are near. he same with wrestling, swimming, and bocce. Best wishes to our local teams and individuals. I hope they advance. The groundhog saw his shadow. I have no idea what that means. Let’s pray for warmer weather. The cold is serio sly a e ting o r rains. s ally refrain from politics. What is up with our government? Is she our Attorney General? Good lord. Thank heavens we live in North Central PA, and the DOW is 50K. We weren’t invited to any parties. No worries. Our friends have stopped asking. We have been saying no since COVID, our choice. We didn’t watch any of the Super Bowl. Jensen went to his girlfriend’s. Teach and I caught up

with the Lincoln Lawyer. But we did take a break to tune in for the halftime show. Bad Bunny was outstanding. I didn’t understand a single word, but I enjoyed the performance. The music, choreography, and sets were out of this world. Lady Gaga came out and did the salsa. My man Ricky Martin lit it up with his segment. A couple even got married. People danced and sang in Spanish. Bad Bunny gave his Grammy to a little kid. It was beautiful. It was fantastic.

Bunny summed up his show by saying GOD BLESS AMERICA. He then named all of the countries in our great continent. Bunny gave a special shout to his homeland, Puerto Rico. Each country was represented. Flags were waving. People continued dancing. The jumbotron read THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL

THAN HATE IS . e finished by spiking a football in the endzone. TOGETHER, WE ARE AMERICA. Bunny did it with joy and not with anger.

Over 100 million folks watched the show. That set a record. We were one of the households. There were several reviews. Most of them were completely bogus. Yes. Every word was in Spanish. Our leaders immediately blasted the performance. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THIS GUY IS SAYING. THIS IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO OUR GREAT NATION. DISGUSTING. Many others took to social media. Hmm. I don’t get it. There was an alternative show that was pre-taped in North Da-

kota. TURNING POINT featured Kid Rock and a few others. I watched it a few days later. Interesting. Bom ta to bang bong to bang to bong daba. What? It was tabbed the ALL-AMERICAN HALFTIME PERFORMANCE. I liked Bunny’s better. Many of my mates disagreed. Wow. More division.

et s do etter. ra e di erent cultures. We are all Americans. Keep the politics out of it. egardless of yo r a liations. Remember that love always TRUMPS hatred. (Patent pending) Bad Bunny’s performance was not a protest or statement. It was a beautiful showcase that honored all of the Americas. Sorry about the rant, kids. My mentor, Bill Byham, always told me to keep my personal views out of it. My bad, Buck. Something needed to be said.

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or progressive responsibility. Salary range is $77,000 - $110,000; placement within the range is negotiable based on e perience and ualifica tions. Relocation stipend may be provided. Applications and job descriptions are available online at www.jvbrown.edu. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2026. Send application and resume to the attention of Karen Confer, HR Manager, James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or by email to kconfer@jvbrown.edu. James V. Brown Library is an EEO employer. 197021

HANS CEDARDALE SATELLITE INC.

Is Currently Hiring For A Part-Time Satellite Technician. The Ideal Candidate Is Motivated Dependable And Comfortable Working With The Public. Must Have Valid river’s License With lean Driving Record. Experience A Plus, But Willing To Train The Right Candidate. Very Flexible Hours. Apply At 3402 Route 220 Hwy, Hughesville, PA 17737.

BUSINESSHEALTHCAREOPPORTUNITY TASTYKAKE ROUTE FOR SALE, all accounts are in the Williamsport area, current operator works 4 days per week. Truck available for purchase, training provided. Selling price is $145,000. Serious inquiries call 570-939-7146. 196789

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HEALTHCARE LAWN CARE

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FINANCIAL

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LAND WANTED

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CEMETERY LOTS

2 BURIAL LOTS In Twin Hills Cemetery, $1,500.00 Each. 570-971-9313. 197066

HOUSE FOR RENT

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HOUSE FOR RENT IN LOCK HAVEN. Recently renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a large lot in a quiet neighborhood. This clean, modern, move-in ready home features a brand-new kitchen, updated bathrooms, and fresh flooring and paint throughout. All new appliances are included, as well as a washer and dryer. Rent is $1,350 per month; utilities are not included. Pets are welcome for a small fee. For more information, please contact 570-367-8040. 196984

HOUSE FOR RENT IN WILLIAMSPORT 3 bed 1

Bath house in a quiet neighborhood. Fenced in yard, great for pets. Rent 1050 a month. Pets welcome for an additional fee. Utilities not included. Call:570-367-8040. 197017

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2-Car Detached Garage. Quiet Street, Enclosed Front Porch, Covered Back Patio And Yard. $182,000. 570-419-2541. 197168

APARTMENTS

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. 197192

COMMERCIAL UNIT

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. 570-9163309. 197193

STORAGE UNITS

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VEHICLES

TRACTORS

BURKHOLDER’S REPAIR, Sales Of Farm Tractors, Repair, Restore, Paint, Etc. Turbotville, PA. 814-7208845. 197188

VEHICLES WANTED

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