Sometimes I have no idea what I want to write about on any given week. Sometimes, I know all week what I am going to write about on Friday. And sometimes, like this week, I have a couple of topics that I want to touch on, but none of them are hearty enough to stand alone. So, we throw everything in the pot and call it gumbo. It’s a mixed bag this week. A little something for everyone.
First, let’s start with the obvious. I’m on the wrong page. Jimmy decided to enjoy a long weekend, so he’s o doing…stu ? It probably involves someone getting sticky buns, his lawn being mowed, and Finn and Buck getting extra pool time. He’ll be back next week.
Next, I want to talk about Larry Stout. Larry has been a writer with Webb Weekly for over a decade. His dedication has brought us all the county news that’s t to print, along with shining a light on those in our community who are making our area a better place to live. His work has truly made a di erence and we are all inspired by his contributions.
Sadly, this week will be Larry’s last week with Webb Weekly. He has his nal article on page 8, and I’ll leave his explanation to him, but I just wanted to say that he will
be missed. We’ve enjoyed having him on the team. Even though he never intended on being a Webb Weekly writer, and Jimmy kinda, sorta, strong-armed him into the role. We wish him and Debbie the best in the future, and I’ve let Larry know that if he ever has the itch to write in the future, he always has a place in the pages of Webb.
Are you guys feeling a little snacky? A little peckish? If so, I have good news for you. Chick- l-A opens this week! ey are set to open on ursday, July 31st. So, if you are looking to ‘Eat Mor Chikin,’ you are in luck.
If fried chicken isn’t your game, then I would absolutely recommend you avoid Maynard Street at all costs for the next month or so.
We understand that the tra c on Maynard is going to be a challenge for a while. If you are traveling on Maynard, please be gracious. We all need to have some patience, give ourselves extra time if we need to be in that area, and most importantly, let’s all be considerate of each other. No one bene ts from unnecessary stress and frustration. In other words, don’t be an a-hole.
As August hits, we are counting down the last weeks of ‘summer.’ I just want
to remind everyone that there is still plenty of time to nd some summer fun. Take that trip to Knoebel’s. Or another amusement park. Take the kids to the pool or the crick to splash around. Take your dog for a pup-cup. Decorate your sidewalks with chalk. Take a hike. Get some sunshine. Touch grass. A lot is going on in the world, but summer only lasts so long, so get out and enjoy it as much as you can. We only have so long before the long, dark days of winter are here, so enjoy the warm moments while you can.
I don’t want to delve too deeply into the back-to-school world just yet, but have y’all heard about what Williamsport Area High School is doing this year? I don’t know why, but I think that it is super cool. If you have an incoming freshman to WAHS, listen up, because this is for you. WAHS will be starting 9th graders a day before the 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. is way, the 9th graders will have a day at school that is just for them. is will give them the opportunity to nd their way around, scope out the best paths to their classes, and get a bit of a feel for the lay of the land before having to navigate around an extra ~1,200 kids.
According to the District, “Williamsport Area High School is launching its new LINK Crew program — an in-house orientation that pairs rising ninth graders with upperclassmen mentors, or LINK Leaders. is dedicated start allows freshmen to connect, build con dence, and get excited for high school.”
I just think this will be a good opportunity to make the transition to high school a little easier for the 9th graders.
Now I need to correct an error. In the article we wrote about the River Valley Film Festival, it was mentioned that the documentary, “Keep Quiet and Forgive,” would be shown. is was not the case. e lm is still being processed and is in production.
Finally, let’s talk about that word, gallimaufry, in the title. I usually try to leave the etymology to Joe Smith, but I couldn’t resist using this word when I stumbled upon it. Gallimaufry is a noun, and just means a jumble of things. According to Merrian-Webster, “In the 16th century, Middle-French speaking cooks made a meat stew called galimafree. It must have been a varied dish because English speakers chose its name for any mix or jumble of things.”
So, there you have it. Your gallimaufry for the end of July. Again, go enjoy what remains of summer. Have some fun, and I’m serious, touch some grass. Life is too short to waste time and not enjoy the long days and warm nights.
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U.S. Leads World in Wellness Spending
Wellness, also known as well-being, was not a term commonly used just a few decades ago, and it certainly wasn’t associated with the economy. Yet, in the last several years, it has been associated with entire categories of industry such as trade, health, and lifestyle. Wellness has been used as a selling point for products and services connected to longevity, self-care, nutritional products, and even real estate.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, a nonpro t organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness, global wellness spending has exceeded 4 trillion (that’s with a T) dollars per year since 2017 and in 2023 totaled a whopping 6.3 trillion dollars. In fact, if you think about it, wellness spending has touched every part of our lives, from how and where we build our smart, energy-efcient homes to the trail-rated vehicles we drive, to even the dating partners we select on the app for tness enthusiasts. From our food to our medications, wellness has become a modern way of life as well as a major economic driver. ere are four major reasons why well-
ness has made such an impact on modern living:
1. e global population, as a whole, is declining in health. We are growing lonelier despite rapidly improving technology, which should connect us, and we are also aging as a population, with fewer children being born in developed countries. Both of which seem to be negatively impacting our happiness.
2. Environmental issues are also health issues. Concerns over climate change, rising sea levels, air pollution, changing weather patterns, microplastics, and even fertilizer run-o in our water are all causing stress on a global level.
3. Health systems are unable to keep up with the growing demand for services while simultaneously getting crushed by the nancial demand for providing those services. us, insurance companies spar with providers while patients get crushed in the middle.
4. Consumer values and behaviors are shi ing toward a wellness lifestyle as the middle class has greater access to things such as new tness technology, better quality food, medications that have been repurposed, such as GLP-1 class weight loss drugs, and increased usage of modalities such as saunas and cold tubs. It’s no surprise that the United States
leads the world in wellness spending, with an average of over $6,000 spent for every man, woman, and child. In spite of the boatloads of money spent on health trends in the U.S., we are still facing a national crisis when it comes to chronic, lifestyle-related illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Unlike Japan, which was 87.14 years for women and 81.09 years for men, the life expectancy in the United States, as of 2023, was 81.1 years for women and 75.8 years for men. ese numbers are down, however, from their peak in 2014, which were 81.3 years for women and 76.5 years for men, respectively.
So, the lesson is that spending more money on health and wellness does not necessarily translate into improved health and longevity. e barriers to health in the United States are complex. Obesity is on the rise along with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, and others. ese unfortunate trends are largely in uenced by lifestyle choices such as a low-quality diet, lack of exercise, and substance abuse. An overabundance of heavily processed food also makes my list of contributing factors. e solution: keep it simple. Exercise more, eat better quality food, and get regular medical check-ups. While buying the latest tness gadget or piece of equipment is nice, sustainable lifestyle changes need to take place for wellness to be improved.
By Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
For the sixth straight year, the Clinton County SPCA will be holding a unique fundraiser called the “Furry 5K and 1 Mile Dog Jog. The event will take place on Saturday, August 2, starting at 9 a.m. at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds. The event has proven popular during its existence.
According to Ravynne Huffman, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Clinton County SPCA, the Furry 5K & 1 Mile Dog Jog is an annual fundraiser event held by the Clinton County SPCA at the end of summer, typically in early August.
“This year will mark the 6th year we have held the races. Local racers and animal enthusiasts look forward to
participating in this event because of its roots, which involve hosting it at the picturesque Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, situated along Central Pennsylvania’s landscapes, alongside their furry companions. It makes for a very memorable time for everyone participating. Thanks to our community and local businesses, this event also helps benefit the shelter and the animals living there. We’re able to raise profits to supply food, pay for medical expenses, and purchase everyday cleaning supplies necessary to run the shelter, Huffman told Webb Weekly.
time for awards.
“We would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the Clinton County SPCA and participating in our event. We thank those returning for another year and welcome those joining us for their first race. We gather to award our winners of both the Furry 5k and the 1 Mile Dog Jog and celebrate them. And of course, we have to capture the moment by taking lots of pictures! After the award ceremony, we move inside for raffle baskets and mingling,” stated Hufman.
The Furry 5k and 1 Mile Dog Jog starts at 9 a.m. in the morning starting with the Furry 5K. Registration is at 8 a.m. in the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds Building, where you can collect your race bag, sign in, grab a refreshment, and also bid on a raffle basket if you so choose. After the Furry 5K race is complete and all the racers have crossed the finish line, organizers ask that the next group prepare for the 1 Mile Dog Jog. All the dogs come out for this race, and people love to see them. The 1 Mile Dog Jog starts at 10:30 a.m., and everyone lines up at the starting line with their pups. Once everyone crosses the finish line, it’s
If you take the time and feel lucky, you can take the chance and buy some of their raffle tickets to bid on various raffle baskets. It’s the end of the event, and you’ve waited patiently for the drawing of the winning tickets. They pull tickets, and winners are awarded with their winning baskets. All the proceeds from the tickets also benefit the shelter. Once everyone has collected their raffle baskets, taken their selfies at the selfie station, and rehydrated after their long sprint, it’s time for the event to come to a close. Another event will be in the books. And they look forward to doing it all again next year.
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a small no-kill animal shelter to provide veterinary care and housing for the lost, homeless, abandoned, abused, and neglected animals of all kinds in Clinton County until they reach adoption or find their way back home. The SPCA intakes an average of 500-600 animals a year, with a 98 percent success rate of adoption.
They offer a TNR Program (Trap-Neuter-Return), funded by the Clinton County Community Foundation, to help lower the community cat population by offering vouchers to Clinton County residents to cover the cost of a spay or a neuter of an outside feral cat. “If you feed it, fix it.”
The SPCA also employs a Full-Time Humane Society Police Officer to investigate and hold those accountable for Abuse and Neglect in Clinton County.
In addition to monetary donations, their donation wish list includes flea treatment, Purina cat chow, Purina kitten chow, canned cat food, paper cat litter, nyla bones for dogs, laundry detergent (liquid, any brand), bleach and disinfectant products. You can also help them out via Amazon Smile by choosing them as your charity and making purchases through Amazon. It
doesn’t cost you anything for you and the CCSPCA gets a portion of the proceeds. It’s a win-win!
They are also accepting donations towards their ‘Senior Fund’ and their ‘Special Needs Fund’.
The Senior Fund helps them give their senior residents the best care. Providing seniors with proper supplements, special food, parasite control treatments, oral care & dentals, and all of the essentials needed to take care of a senior animal.
The Special Needs Fund makes sure that every animal that enters the shelter receives its vaccinations and a wellness checkup, has been spayed or neutered, and receives a microchip and flea/tick treatments, at minimum. Some animals need a lot of additional vetting, and this is where the Special Needs Fund comes in handy. Many animals need expensive medical procedures done, such as mass removals, cesarean sections, dentals, enucleation and other eye surgeries, treating skin issues, amputations, emergency surgeries, and more. Some dogs come to us starving and malnourished, and it takes months of medication and care to nurture them for adoption.
Finding Meaning in Traditions
In today’s hectic world, family traditions are an important way to establish lasting bonds and create a sense of belonging. From annual pasta making day to gathering for cookie baking or apple butter making there are many long standing traditions that are honored every year. Traditions are a wonderful way to keep those you love closer together making sure the warm memories will be felt for generations. Traditions are also part of funeral services. While certain services are fitting and appropriate for some families, a more modern and unique type of remembrance gathering may be what works best for others. Regardless of the type of service you prefer we are here to help you navigate these unprecedented times and establish traditions that will last for years to come so you can focus on your family.
County Hall Corner: So Long, Farewell, Goodbye
By Larry Stout
Ihave had a long stretch writing for Webb Weekly. I was looking forward to the November 11 issue this year as it would be my 700th article. And I was especially excited about the milestone next year, highlighting the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. However, I must sadly announce that none of these plans will be implemented from my end, as this will be my last article for Webb Weekly
As Ernest Hemingway once said, “things happen gradually, then suddenly.” is is what happened to me.
I truly enjoyed interviewing local and state government o cials for County Hall Corner and other individuals in my LION (Leaders in Our Neighborhood) articles in these past years. I respected everyone I interviewed as I knew these individuals o en had tremendous responsibilities that a ected our county in many, many ways. I loved the challenge of trying to explain their role and function in the simplest way possible. However, for the past two and a half years, I have struggled to keep up the pace. Writing these columns required
considerable in-person research, and more time beyond that for other research. ose 800-850-word articles, required every week, required at least ten to twelve hours minimum to produce. Since October of 2023, I have battled a number of health problems that required a ton of doctor appointments and several operations. I thought I could keep up the pace, perhaps not as well as I have in the past, but I believed I still had enough gas in my tank to keep going. But, as I realized I had fewer and fewer hours in the day that I was productive, and then my precious wife Debbie also developed some medical concerns, ‘gradually’ became ‘suddenly.’ I recognized that it was time to throw in the towel.
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I have submitted 688 articles for Webb Weekly over the past twelve years. Most of these were general articles, but there were also a few cover stories. I interviewed hundreds of people from diverse backgrounds, including local politicians, state and national politicians, county department heads, lawyers, judges, entrepreneurs, pastors, missionaries, teachers, police officers, firefighters, military recruiters, caregivers, artists, journalists, and many other professionals. I even interviewed two elementary school children (with their parents) who were doing some extraordinary things.
Putting together my columns was a fearful and wonderful exercise. Every article went through many, many drafts. I wanted the readers to know who I was writing about and what their position represented. Almost always, there was one particular facet or area that caused me to interview that person. That part was easy.
Yet, before I would submit my article, I went over and over them because there was always just one more aspect that I wanted to share, explain, or inform. After wrestling with myself, taking out a sentence that was good and exchanging it for a sentence that was better, squeezing every drop I could get away with, I
would finally send in my article to fit into a half-page in the Webb Weekly
Writing for Webb Weekly was work, but it has also been a labor of love. I especially appreciated my editor, Steph Noviello, who always took time to answer my questions when I texted her or stopped by the office. Occasionally, when Jim Webb was in the office, he would ask me, “Hey, Larry, how are you doing?” This would then lead to some great conversations.
When all is said and done, it has been an honor and a pleasure to write for Webb Weekly over the past decade and a half. I was given a special niche in a very unique weekly paper. I considered my contribution to be just a part of the tapestry of this very unique paper. Newspapers are dying all over the country, yet Webb Weekly continues to thrive.
And I think that the secret of the popularity is that it doesn’t tell us what is happening in Harrisburg or Washington, D.C., but rather it gives us practical information that we can use in our everyday lives in our own greater Lycoming County area.
So, I am going to continue looking forward to every week for my Webb Weekly
And yes, I probably will have some regrets that I am not in there, but no doubts.
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JAWS at 50: “You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Article”
This week’s headline nods to the fact that the movie Jaws is now 50 years old; but it also admits that a single Webb article can’t possibly cover all the fascinating facts about this lm: the actors; the music; the box-o ce bonanza; Peter Benchley’s original book; and of course, the infamous rigors of actual production, which doubled the budget — and nearly tripled the initial shooting schedule.
at’s why you should come to my free talk this ursday — 5:30 p.m. at Brown Library (registration at jvbrown.edu.). We’ll discuss not only Spielberg’s enduring blockbuster, but also other movie milestones from 1975.
In the meantime, here are several Jaws tidbits — to bait the hook, I guess you could say.
Young director Steven Spielberg had previously made only two full-length lms; one of these — the thrilling madefor-TV Duel — had a similar vibe of “everyman against a faceless killer” (in that case, it was Dennis Weaver vs. a maniacal trucker); in acknowledgement of this, Spielberg had the sound of the truck’s destruction revamped for use as the shark’s
death roar.
Novelist Benchley was initially hired to pen the Jaws script, but Spielberg wanted more humor; so he hired Carl Gottlieb, who had worked on TV’s Odd Couple. Gottlieb — who, like Benchley, has a small role in Jaws — wound up adding more than two dozen scenes that were not in the book. He also went on to pen e Jaws Log, which has been called the best single account ever written about making a movie.
Spielberg hit a gold-mine in the now-famous acting trio of Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss — but many others were considered for those roles: Charlton Heston (Sheri Brody); Robert Duvall, Lee Marvin and Sterling Hayden (Quint); and Jon Voight, Joel Grey and Je Bridges (Hooper).
Most fans know about the mechanical shark, eventually nicknamed Bruce — though there were actually three of these; more on that shortly. What you may not know is that there were also two Orca’s (Quint’s famous boat — appropriately named for a shark’s only natural predator); the second Orca was a berglass mock-up, designed to sink and be
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such a box-o ce smash that it totally reshaped modern movie marketing; not only was it the rst-ever “summer blockbuster,” but also, it ushered in the now-standard practice of opening in hundreds of theaters (well, it’s actually thousands today) — rather than a staggered release allowing word of mouth to build.
As for Bruce & co.: A er scrapping a brief but lunatic idea to train real sharks, the effects crew built three 25-foot mechanical beasts — one whole, and one each with an open right and le ank (to be lmed the from opposite sides of course). Having decided to shoot in Martha’s Vineyard partly for its somewhat shallow waters, the crew built a greased ocean- oor track for these machines to “ride,” while also attached to a pivoting arm; using this and a separate sled-like device that could be directed through the water, the prosthetic sh were able to move up to 70 feet without visible support.
One lesser-known detail involves the infamous jump-scare when Ben Gardner’s damaged head suddenly appears at a hole in his boat. Long a er lming ended and test-screenings had begun, Spielberg remained unhappy with the sequence; he reshot it in a California swimming pool — belonging to Jaws’s Oscar-winning editor, Verna Fields.
In order to simulate night for this shoot, they covered Fields’s pool with a tarp — also pouring powdered milk into the water so it would look like the particle-laden Atlantic. at reshoot cost $3,000 (about $20K nowadays) — and Spielberg paid for it himself.
Despite this sort of overage, Jaws was
Jaws became the biggest money-maker up to that time (soon to be displaced by Star Wars, however); it inspired three sequels, two theme-park rides, video games, a Lego set, a musical, a documentary, a play by Shaw’s son (2019’s e Shark Is Broken) — and of course, a host of shark-movie imitators, most of them lame to say the least. ( ough Piranha, Deep Blue Sea and e Shallows all manage pretty well.)
Yet despite this nancial windfall and legacy, Spielberg was not even nominated for a Best Director Oscar.
Since then, he has certainly had the last laugh: Eventually tapped for nine Academy Awards, he’s won three and is now “the highest-grossing lm director of all time.” at quote is from Wikipedia — as is most of the info above. What Gottlieb has to say would ll three articles or more; so come to my talk — and we’ll also discuss who did win Best Director in that sterling cinematic year.
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Inmate at Jail Escapes Through Front Door as He Makes Daring Dash
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Anthony Cassella, 23, of Brooklyn, NY, who was being held in the Lycoming County jail for court on charges of assault with intent to ravish, made a daring escape from the prison about 11:45 this morning.
Up to 3 o’clock this a ernoon no trace of the escaped prisoner had been found.
Cassella made the getaway while prisoners were in the exercise yard by running through the west door that leads from the yard to the jail building and then through the main lobby to the front door which was open for a short time while Mrs. Eugene Bardo, wife of the sheri , was leaving a workman out of the building.
e jail breaker’s tracks were followed for only a short distance a er which he disappeared between buildings. It is believed that he telephoned the jail so
that authorities could not be noti ed immediately. Dr. Bardo, sheri , was in Bodines today on a business trip and did not learn of this escape until this a ernoon.
Lewis Bardo, deputy warden was on duty watching the prisoners when the escape was made. When noti ed of the escape he lined up all the men and ordered them into their cells and then took chase. He thought he got a glimpse of the prisoner on West Edwin Street but was unable to catch him. It is believed that he ran down the jail steps and then north on William Street but dodged between some buildings before he reached Fourth Street.
e State Highway Patrol, the railroad police and all of the police chiefs in the surrounding area were noti ed to be on the lookout for the man.
e jail break this a ernoon marks the third one during the administration of Sheri Bardo. All have taken place during the last two years.
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Truth is de ned as a statement that agrees with reality. You are reading this article. at statement is true because it agrees with reality. If it doesn’t agree with your reality, then it isn’t true. Connecting truth to reality makes identifying truth, and agreeing on it, easy, right? Well, maybe not. Good luck with getting people to agree on reality. Is someone reading this article to you? If that’s your reality, then you’re not reading; you are listening. Which one is it? e truth will be the answer that
agrees with your reality. Since we all experience di erent realities, some truth is relative and subjective — and that can make truth more di cult to identify. With that being understood, there is truth that is true for everyone regardless of their individual realities. It is universal truth. Universal truth is true at all times and in all places. It is absolute, unchanging, and applicable to everyone everywhere. In science, a universal truth is called a law. A law is universally observable and constant. e statement of a law does
not concern itself with how something came to be or why it exists; it simply makes observations and then concisely states what is universally true. e law of gravity doesn’t explain the how or why of attraction; it simply states what is observed universally throughout the universe: there is a force of attraction between objects with mass. On Earth, the law of gravity is o en summed up this way: what goes up must come down. e law of entropy states that systems tend toward disorder. We know this law is true because it is universally observable and constant. For example, my closet needs to be organized again — and so does yours. How do I know that’s true without seeing your closet? e answer is the law of entropy. Your closet, over time, will always get more disorganized. Even if you close and lock the door, over time, the items in it, and even the structure of the closet itself, will become more disorderly. It may take a hundred years, or even several thousand years, but sooner or later, the items in the closet, the closet itself, and even the house the closet is in will break down into the basic elements of the Earth. We know
this is true because of the law of entropy. e e ort of organization is required to overcome the law of entropy. Any creature that exerts e ort to organize something is working against the law of entropy. When that creature stops exerting organizational e ort, the law of entropy takes over. When a robin abandons a nest, the nest begins to deteriorate. When a gardener abandons a beautifully ordered garden, the garden will immediately begin reverting to a disordered, natural state. Without regular maintenance and protection from rust and corrosion, a car will deteriorate until every element used in making the car has returned to its natural disordered state. ere’s no getting around the law of entropy. Everything in the universe is slowly breaking down into the ninety-four naturally occurring elements on the periodic table. e law of entropy is the reason why Jesus warned us about storing up treasures on Earth (See Matthew 6:19-24).
e more you own, the more time, money, e ort, and sweat you will need to invest in organizing, maintaining, and protecting it. e law of entropy is a cruel master.
In that same passage, Jesus declares this amazing truth: the law of entropy does not exist in heaven! “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in
and steal” (Matthew 6:20). In Matthew 16:26, he also said, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” e whole world is in bondage to the law of entropy. e soul and the kingdom of heaven are not. Why would any man exchange his soul and the freedom of eternity for the bondage of this temporary and rotting world?
Universal laws can be trusted because they are reliable. If you trust a law and cooperate with it, you will reap blessings. If you deny a truth and defy its law, you will su er consequences. We know that defying the law of gravity is dangerous. at’s why skydivers wear para-
chutes, mountain climbers use ropes, and tree stand hunters wear safety harnesses.
e law of physics tells us that two objects cannot occupy the same space. If you deny or defy that law, you will experience pain. Hikers wear protective boots because toes and rocks cannot occupy the same space. If your toes attempt to defy the law of physics, the rocks will always win.
e more mankind learns about and cooperates with the universal laws of science, the more freedom mankind enjoys. Defying the law of gravity is dangerous, but through observation and experimentation, we can learn about
gravity and discover ways to harness its force — and even overcome it. rough the marvel of ight, mankind has gained the ability to overcome gravity and even escape its earthly force. Now that’s a high level of freedom!
ere is a direction called true north.
e Earth spins on an axis that runs north and south through its center. at axis establishes the direction we call true north. Where that line meets the Earth’s surface is the geographic north pole. It is the location where every line of longitude on a globe converges. Maps and globes are oriented to true north. It doesn’t matter where you live on Earth, true north is always true north. It is a
universal truth. Knowing the direction of true north allows us to map the Earth and to freely explore its marvelous wonders.
e point is this: the more we know about universal truth, and the more we yield to and cooperate with it, the more knowledge we gain and the more freedom we experience. Denying and defying universal truth always leads to danger, pain, and bondage.
Jesus identi ed the connection between truth and freedom. He declared in John 8:32, “ en you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In our next article, we’ll talk about universal spiritual truth.
Outfits, Not Just Clothes…
Low-Key Summer Makeup
Every summer, I find it’s necessary to change up my makeup. A change to my makeup routine is a necessary pleasure. Sweltering heat, rising humidity, and icy blasts of air conditioning don’t exactly make the best conditions for the cosmetics I use in the winter and spring. And while there are a lot of beauty trends out there, I prefer a practical approach that mirrors the lazy days of the season. Here are some options for a minor makeup shake-up as we hit the dog days of summer.
Bernadette Ulsamer
Soothing & Barrier Support
As with any time of year, effective makeup starts with skincare. Summer can actually be good for your skin. Warmer temperatures can create an effortless sheen, while sunshine gives a bit of a golden glow, and drier complexions don’t need as much hydration. With that in mind, approach your skincare with a light hand with cream and liquid products that aren’t as heavy as the deep moisturizers you use in winter.
Of course, a lighter hand does not mean skipping steps in your routine. Still use serum, lotion, and primer before applying makeup. The Ordinary’s
Serum makes a nice switch for summer, especially with its use of ingredients to help reduce redness if that glow becomes a bit more rosy than gold with a day in the sun. Then, use a simple moisturizer like CeraVe’s Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel and finish your prep with e.l.f.’s Hydrating Face Primer before applying a light-reflecting foundation. I switch out my winter foundation for Glossier’s Perfecting Skin Tint when the weather gets warmer and the days get brighter, and I use a setting powder or spray, such as NYX’s Dewy Setting Spray. As the name suggests, this helps to maintain a glowing face in summer, instead of a matte finish.
Of course, an all-over glowy, dewy face isn’t always appropriate for your summer plans. A shiny forehead at work is less than ideal, right? If you’re more comfortable in the matte camp, but are looking for a bit of glow, then consider a demi-matte approach. Since the middle of the face is where excess shine or redness tends to occur, then use your regular powder for higher coverage. Forgo matte around the edges of your face for
a perimeter of glow. You may even want to utilize two types of primer for those different areas. A mattifying primer, such as Neutrogena’s Mattifying Primer with Shine Control, for your T-zone, followed by the e.l.f. primer mentioned above for cheeks.
Once you have your foundation and finish level set, next up is color. I definitely use less bold shades for eyes and cheeks during the summer, which can appear harsh in the sunshine. I’m looking at washes of color versus pops, and blurred edges rather than harsh lines in more watercolory pigments. I’m really liking the shades of Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek Blush, which features the added benefit of a cooling and refreshing jelly texture for those hot mornings when you’re getting ready in front of the fan. There’s also Pixi Beauty’s On-the-Glow Blush to swipe on cheeks and lips for a hint of natural color. With these “wipe on” products, use a fluffy brush to buff and blend for a soft painterly effect. If you’re more into a clean look, opt for an early 2000s-inspired nude lip instead of a tinted one. Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick is a great one-in-two product that comes in a variety of “naked” shades to best complement your skin tone. There’s rose tan, honey brown, light peach, and light pink-beige, to name a few. The glossy
effect brings this trend into the modern day versus the opaque matte lip of 20 years ago. Or check out Jones Road’s The Lip Tint for a nude-ish, glossy lip with shades like pale mauve, rosy brown, or cool chocolate brown. Another great lip trick for summer is a blurred lip line. Who wants to fuss around with a pristine lip when the sunshine is calling? A blurred Cupid’s bow with softened edges gives a smoother, more rounded appearance and embraces the romantic side of summer. If you’re going with a nude lip, a blurred lip line helps define the mouth and saves you from a blank-ish face. If you find you want to experiment with more color, then consider blue. Not the blue shadow of the 80s, mind you, but instead a denim-adjacent blue shade. ColorPop’s So Elemental Eyeshadow Palette has tones and textures for this effect. Use their Calm Down Matte circle has a base and then highlight with Out of the Blue Metallic or Malibu Waves Pearlescent Glitter. If all of this sounds too much for these hot and sticky days, I get it. Do whatever makes your makeup feel like you. Think about your favorite features and create a look that enhances them. Of course, you don’t have to wear makeup at all. But hydration and sunscreen are for everyone, no matter what goes on your face afterwards.
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Old Lycoming Township Residents
What: 2025 community dates to remember.
When: Roadside mowing: Through September 6. Leaf collection: October 21-November 22. Please place leaves only (no bags) at the end of yard within 5 feet of curb for pick up. Do not place in the street. No grass clippings or brush.
EVENTS
Virtual Summer Wildflowers Talk
What: Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the native wildflowers you can expect to see this summer at the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_ state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Wednesday, July 30 from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Where: Virtual.
Explore Archery
What: If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target. This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 12 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Wednesday, July 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Hike It Baby
What: Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies.
Community Calendar
Older siblings are welcome to come along! Up to 2 miles of easy hiking depending on everybody’s comfort level, and the trail is stroller friendly. Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front of the Beach House along Lake Jean Beach. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_ state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When Thursday, July 31 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Lake Jean Beach House in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Know Your Knots
What: Learn how to tie knots with hands-on demonstrations of some basic knots. Then we will practice with some knot tying games. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, July 31 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
“Bobcats”
What: Join the Environmental Education Specialist to learn about Pennsylvania’s only wildcats, “Bobcats.” This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the contact station near the campground.
When: Friday, August 1st, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Meet at Contact Station Near the Campground.
“Summer’s Ambience”
What: Join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Summer’s Ambience.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the boat launch. Please bring a lawn chair.
When: Friday, August 1st, from 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Meet at Boat Launch.
“Ambience of Summer Hike”
What: Join the naturalist for a relaxing “Ambience of Summer Hike” on the Nature Trail. Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool).
When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Hyner Run State Park, Amphitheater (By Pool).
“Bobcats”
What: Join the Environmental Education Specialist to learn about Pennsylvania’s only wildcats, “Bobcats.” This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the pool.
When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 1-2 p.m.
Where: Hyner Run State Park, Pool.
51st Annual Coin Show
What: Williamsport Area Numismatic Society’s annual coin show. Free admission, free parking, free door prize tickets, free coin activity for kids along with their parents. Food and raffle tickets available for purchase.
When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pine St. UMC, 441 Pine St., Williamsport.
Annual Family Picnic
What: Annual family picnic sponsored by Eagle Grange #1 with free music provided by The Pub Rovers 5-piece Celtic Band of Williamsport. Public welcome but advance reservations required by 8/1/2025; contact Doug Bonsall at 717-460-0723 (call or text).
When: Tuesday, August 5th, at 6 p.m. beginning with potluck buffet
Where: Delaware Twp. Park, 2665 Springtown Rd., Watsontown (near village of Dewart)
Pizza and Wings
What: Pizza and wings. Members and guests only.
When: Every Monday 5-8 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport.
Dinner Specials
What: Friday night dinners/weekly specials.
When: Every Friday night.
Where: Milton American Legion, 401 N. Front St., Milton.
CHURCH EVENTS
Bible Club
What: Backyard Bible Club by CEF for children age 5-12. When: July 28th-August 1st, from 10-11 a.m.
Where: Central Baptist Church, 601 7th Ave., Williamsport.
Backpack Giveaway
What: If your child is in need of a backpack filled with school supplies, please feel free to stop by and pick one out! Backpacks and supplies donated by members of Kedron and Point Bethel UMC’s.
When: Friday, August 1st, from 1-3 p.m., and 5-7 p.m.
Where: Hughesville Fire Dept., parking lot, Hughesville.
and chicken only, $5.50 and need to be purchased by July 26 from members or by calling Sue at 570-506-9691.
When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: White Deer Valley Baptist Church, 572 White Deer Baptist Church Rd., Allenwood.
Sunday Worship and Hymn Sing
What: Sunday worship and hymn sing. Message by Catherine Kreger, Lay Speaker. Celebrating 124 years of Worshiping Christ. Come as you are. Leave Renewed!
When: Sunday, August 3rd, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Rd., Waterville.
National Night Out
What: National Night Out. We are so excited to be a part of this event. We hope you can all join in either as a volunteer or just to come see what it is all about. This is a great opportunity to reach out to the community and get to know our local Police, Fire Department and other first responders as well. Keep an eye out for a volunteer sign-up sheet in the church email or on the connect counter! Please reach out to me if any questions. Darlene Winger, 272-253-8140.
When: Tuesday, August 5th, from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Fairlawn Community Church. 353 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station.
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.
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.
Loganton Area (Sugar Valley)
3.5 Acre Farmette w/Stream &Woodlands
PUBLIC PHONE BIDDING AUCTION
Newer 6 Bdrm 2 Sty Home w/Full Basement, 2 Sty Barn w/Attached Garage, Sheds • Fenced-in Pastures on 3.5 Acres PHONE BIDDING ENDS
PUBLIC PHONE BIDDING
PUBLIC PHONE BIDDING AUCTION
When: First Tuesday of each month from noon-1 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Country Line Dancing
What: Country line dancing.
Thur, Aug 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Location: 36 South Lumber Street, Loganton PA 17747 (Sugar Valley)
Directions: From Rt 80W take exit 192 (Rt 880) W to left onto S Lumber Street to property.
Newer 6 Bdrm 2 Sty Home w/Full Basement 2 Sty Barn w/Attached Garage, Sheds, Fenced-in Pastures on 3.5 Acres Phone Bidding Ends Thur, Aug 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
When: Wednesdays from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden.
Ballroom Dance Classes
MEETINGS... ART EXHIBITS... ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ...
MEETINGS
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 6:30-7:30 p.m.
When: Thursday evenings from 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Location: 36 South Lumber Street, Loganton PA 17747 (Sugar Valley)
Directions: From Rt 80W take exit 192 (Rt 880) W to left onto S Lumber Street to property.
What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone inter ested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570-220-4806.
Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.
ART EXHIBITS
Beth DeJesus England Featured Artist
What: Opening Reception - First Friday, August 1st, 5-8 p.m. Guests are invited to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. Weather permitting, Beth will also be paint ing en plein air outside the Genetti and will have a table with signed prints, postcards, and notecards available for purchase.
When: July 1st-August 31
Where: Genetti Hotel’s Windows on 4th Gallery, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
HIRING CENTER OPEN
across the whole house!
Spacious 3500 sq ft 6 bdrm home which was mostly new in 2021 and comes with a lg eat-in kitchen/dining rm which has Hickory cabinets w/formica bull nozed countertops, walk-in pantry w/sliding door, lg bay window, mudroom, cased arched openings to a comfy living room and from there into a sunporch/sewing rm w/lg bay window, main floor has 2 master bedrooms with convenient to separate full baths, First floor has solid pine doors & stained oak trim thruout. Spacious 2nd floor which has 4 bdrms w/plenty could very easily have 5th bdrm, wide hallways, lounge area, half bath, attic storage, Also has a full walk-in daylight basement 12’x12’ cold cellar/canned good storage rm, LP water heater, wood stove heat, basement porch &patio, First floor has convenient patio dr access leading to a large maintenance free wrap around porch which is a perfect spot to sit an enjoy the beauty of nature to the stream flowing thru the woodlands. This home was very thoughtfully renovated and was mostly new from the basement Another huge asset is the maintenance free standing seam metal roof across the whole house!
Outbuildings: include a 28´x38´ 2 sty 3-stall barn w/an attached 24´x30´ garage w/back lean-to and a 10´x57´ front post & beam porch, 8´x12´ chicken shed w/fenced-in pasture going into the woods, 5´x8´ greenhouse, storage sheds, fenced-in pastures, Approx 1 acre woodlands, well kept outdoors w/nice flower garden & shrubbery planted to create a bird haven, plenty of sidewalks which lead to gardens & playground area, secluded camping area in the woods, public water & sewer, located in Loganton borough, Keystone Central School District. Another sweet spot to this 3.5 Acre farmette is the sizable stream flowing through w/wooden bridge crossing which leads to the grocery store which is currently owned by the sellers. Golden opportunity to purchase this property and fi nd a job or even become manager at the next door grocery store. Call Sam @ 570-217-1055 for more details!
Outbuildings: include a 28’x38’ 2 sty 3-stall barn w/an attached 24’x30’ garage w/back lean-to and a 10’x57’ front post & beam chicken shed w/fenced-in pasture going into the woods, 5’x8’ greenhouse, storage sheds, fenced-in pastures, Approx 1 acre woodlands, kept outdoors w/nice flower garden & shrubbery planted to create a bird haven, plenty of sidewalks which lead to gardens & playground secluded camping area in the woods, public water & sewer, located in Loganton borough, Keystone Central School District.
Note: Attractive 3.5 Acre farmette w/beautiful up-to-date home in move in condition. Located behind town with the back side bordering farmland. It is a must see property to appreciate where the hard work has been done! Very economical taxes. Sellers have purchased a larger farm and want to sell!
Another sweet spot to this 3.5 Acre farmette is the sizable stream flowing through w/wooden bridge crossing which leads store which is currently owned by the sellers. Golden opportunity to purchase this property and find a job or even become manager door grocery store. Call Sam @ 570-217-1055 for more details!
Terms: 10% down w/settlement on or before October 28, 2025. Buyer pays 2% transfer taxes. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning attys.
Property will be shown by appointment only.
Call auctioneer @ 717-327-1215 to schedule a private showing or w/any questions.
Note: Attractive 3.5 Acre farmette w/beautiful up-to-date home in move in condition. Located behind town with the back side bordering It is a must see property to appreciate where the hard work has been done! Very economical taxes. Sellers have purchased a want to sell!
The auctioneer will be taking phone bids on this property with the bidding closing on Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. You may call Elam at any time @ 717-327-1215 to place your bids or to check on the bidding status!
Terms: 10% down w/settlement on or before October 28, 2025. Buyer pays 2% transfer taxes. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning Property will be shown by appointment only. Call auctioneer @ 717-327-1215 to schedule a private showing or w/any
The auctioneer will be taking phone bids on this property with the bidding closing on Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 call Elam at any time @ 717-327-1215 to place your bids or to check on the bidding status!
We are now offering assistance with Bridge Loans and Down Payments. Call us @ 717-327-1215 for more information!
“Starting bid is at $425,000.00”
“ Starting bid is at $425,000.00 ”
We are now offering assistance with Bridge Loans and Down Payments. Call: 717-327-1215 for more information!
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Some Things are Changing
Folks, it’s a big week in our house this week. A week that felt like it wouldn’t get here as fast as it did. I keep asking myself how we got here? How on earth is this possible? Our son Tyler turned 16 on Monday. SIXTEEN. Like officially old enough that Momma’s sweet baby boy can drive a car. WHAT? Huh? My feelings are all over the darn place this week.
Last week, driving Ty home from the river, he said, “Mom, do you realize next week I’ll be able to drive on the highway and can literally drive anytime with you
and Dad?” I said, “Well, we will have to ease into this. I wouldn’t let you drive on some crazy highway right away or let you drive where I thought you weren’t ready.” But here’s the thing, I know he is ready. I know he will be a good driver. This kid might be 16, but he is very mature for his age, and I feel like he has a pretty good head on his shoulders. Of course, he is still a teenager and has lessons to learn, I’m sure, but we are so proud of him. It’s his 16th birthday this week! I’m allowed to brag a little bit, right?
Tyler John McElroy was born on July
28, 2009. A head full of jet-black hair, sucking on his hands like he hadn’t eaten in days, and was eating two ounces of milk right out of the womb. This boy could eat. By his first birthday, he was looking like the cutest Michelin man I ever saw. Rolls down his arms that didn’t quit. Now, here is his 16-yearold with a mullet — almost 6 feet tall, super skinny with like an eight pack, no lie. The kid is ripped, but eats us out of house and home. He is seriously my biggest fan when it comes to his momma’s food. Oh, and about the mullet. No, I didn’t mistype. I said what I said. Mullet. If someone had told me that someday my kid would have one, I would have told them they were crazy. But here we are in the mid-2020s, and teenagers are bringing back the mother-flippin’ mullet. Unbelievable, I tell ya!
Chris and I are so proud of him, though. He started working at 14 years old. Not because we made him, but because he wanted to! Chris and I both started working at a younger age, and I think being brought up with a good work ethic at a young age is a really good thing. It was hard to find someone who would hire
at 14 years old, but he started at Nate’s Fencing company and really enjoyed it. Once school started back up, he couldn’t work those summer hours anymore, but he was now 15 years old. So, he got a job at Park Pizza making wings! So, if you are ever in the mood for pizza or wings, our kid is the one making your wings with the mullet a few days a week. Hahaha! Here we are, summer again, and he is working full-time. Momma was not loving this idea. I wanted him to be a kid and have at least two days a week to enjoy his summer days!
“Mom, I want to work. I want to make the money while I can,” he said. How could I say no? He gets up at 6 a.m. to go to work at Nate’s fencing company three days a week, then works at Park two nights a week on top of it. He works at Park three nights a week during school. His dad and I are so proud of him. He NEVER complains about going to work. We get told pretty often what a great kid he is. Well-mannered, respectful, and hardworking. He always shakes people’s hands like a gentleman, has a giving heart, and is way nicer to people when they don’t deserve it. I’m really proud of him for this. I guess I can say he is forgiving, which is a beautiful trait. From all his hard work, he had bought himself a boat, a second dirt bike, a new iPhone, and his first car, which, of course, was a Subaru. When I see him rippin’ up and down the ol’ Susquehanny
river with that mullet in his dinghy boat rockin’ a ying American ag, it makes me so proud! He is so proud of this boat. A pontoon boat last weekend yelled to him,
“Hell yeah, brother!” at literally made his whole day. He called his dad right away and had to tell him.
I am really proud of the man we raised. I’m not a perfect mother by any means. I’ve made my mistakes as a parent, of course! But I can say we did a pretty good job, and I couldn’t be more proud of him. I know my time with him is drawing shorter, but I know we have a really special mother-son relationship, and he will always love his mom. Plus, I can always bribe him with my cookin’. *insert cheesy smile here* We have to let them grow up and pray that we taught them enough to be a good person, a hard worker, and to go out in that world and y. Ty’s ying high, to great places, and this momma couldn’t be more proud.
Happy Birthday to Momma’s baby!
Ty’s Favorite Cookies: Snicker-doodle
Ingredients:
• 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose our, spooned and leveled
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3/4 cup salted butter, so ened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
Whisk together the our, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, & cinnamon.
In a separate, large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until light and u y. Turn the mixer down to low, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
Slowly add in the our mixture. e dough will be very sticky.
Cover the bowl with cling lm and refrigerate if desired, but you don’t have to. When ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating.
Form the dough into balls of about 1.5 tablespoons in size, then roll in the cinnamon sugar coating and atten slightly. Place the cookies on the cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the tops look just set.
By Joseph W. Smith III
n this week’s movie-slot at Webb, I’m celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws. So here at Weird Words we’re doing that, too — with a look at vocab from the world of boats and sailing.
Earlier, we covered more than a dozen regular words that have a special meaning on deck — terms like beam, boom, draft, bridge and painter. This week and next, we’ll look at an even longer list of vocab restricted almost entirely to sailing. Here’s the first half:
Abaft – As we saw in our previous piece, aft means “toward the back” — or the stern — of the vessel; it’s short for “after,” as in, “what comes after the main part.” Abaft is a variant on that — reworking the original phrase “by aft” (abaft is easier to say & hear — which can be important on a windy, splashy deck).
Ahoy – Pronounced “uh-HOY,” this is now fairly well known from pirate movies; it’s a hail to other ships, essentially meaning “hello over there!”
Bagg ywrinkle – “Protective gear
made from frayed-out rope and used on ship rigging to prevent chafing” (Merriam-Webster).
Bimmy – According to NauticEd.org, on which I rely heavily in these pieces, bimmy is “a punitive instrument” — apparently used for shipboard discipline.
That site has several other terms defined the same way: sennet, teazer, togey and kissing the gunner’s daughter (!). Little info is provided on the actual mechanics involved; so I assume they’re quite unpleasant — and a reminder that, at least in olden times, sailing was not for the faint of heart.
Booby – Again from NauticEd: “a type of bird that has little fear and therefore is particularly easy to catch, hence ‘booby prize.’”
My beloved American Heritage Dictionary has booby as a tropical seabird related to the gannet. They are pretty funny-looking — a bit like penguins; one subspecies has pastel-blue feet! Bosun (“BOE-sun”) – Sailors, who must often shout amidst competing maritime winds and surf, tend to prefer simpler words; this one abbreviates “boatswain” and is sometimes
close to one syllable: bos’n. The bosun is a low-ranking but important officer in charge of “rigging, anchors, cables, and deck crew” (AHD). (“Swain” is an old-fashioned term for a lad, esp. one from the country.)
Bumboat – “Any small boat used for ferrying supplies or goods for sale to a ship at anchor or at a mooring” (Collins). It derives not from our common word “bum,” but from a type of tree used to make small boats.
Chock-a-block – An adjective to describe tackle drawn together as tight as possible; from this we get the more common adjective meaning “in a jammed or crowded condition” (Ran-
dom House Collegiate).
C oxswain – Again using “swain” (see bosun, above), this is — per Dictionary. com — “a person who is in charge of a ship’s boat and its crew, under an officer, and who steers it” (i.e., helmsman).
From an Old French word, coque, meaning “canoe”; also spelled cockswain.
Cuddy – A small cabin in the boat, usually for eating or cooking (Winston).
Fo’c’sle – Once again handily shortening a three-syllable word (forecastle), this is pronounced FOLK-sul; in fact, if you look up the longer word at Dictionary.com, it still lists the shorter pro-
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nunciation as preferred.
As for meaning: The fo’c’sle is “a partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors’ living quarters” (NauticEd).
Gunnel – The upper edge of a boat’s side or hull — so called because on a large ship, it originally supported the mounted guns (Online Etymology Dictionary).
The original word is gunwale; but again, even for that spelling, the simpler pronunciation is preferred.
Killick – A small anchor. NauticEd has some brief material about the rigors of untangling a “fouled killick”; so I asked Google for more info and got
this clarification: “The Leading Seaman rank insignia traditionally features an anchor with a length of rope twisted around it; the fouled anchor symbolizes the daily trials and tribulations faced by Chief Petty Officers.” For this reason, says NauticEd, seamen promoted to the first step are often called killicks.
Matelot – British slang for “sailor.”
Originally French, it is generally pronounced “MAT-low”; can be spelled matelow as well.
Looking ahead, our final selection of boating terms will include orlop, rigol, scuttlebutt, spinnaker and yarr
So avast for now, and I’ll see you here on deck next week!
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20
Horoscopes
You’re on re this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking le and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out. You want to showcase energy without creating chaos.
TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21
is week is ideal for treating yourself to something great, Taurus. Money and love are both owing in a way that is to your liking. e universe delivers for you right now.
GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21
Gemini, your words have power this week, so use them wisely or go wild. It’s a great time to network, irt or nally send that romantic text you’ve been thinking about.
CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22
It’s not a bad thing to have so many emotions owing right now, Cancer. is week is ideal for reconnecting with your intuition or redecorating your space.
LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23
Get ready to shine again, Leo. You could be the center of attention and those around you love the show. You may also enjoy some career wins this week.
VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22
Virgo, you’re crushing your to-do list this week while others seem to be snoozing. Midweek brings you a curveball, but you can handle it with signature grace and or-
ganization.
LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23
Your charm is turned up to 100 percent right now, Libra. A chance encounter could ignite something sweet this week. Weigh your options regarding which path to pursue.
SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22
Scorpio, this week you’re serving up mysterious mastermind energy. People want your attention, but you are playing it really cool. Money or career secrets may come to light.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21
Adventure doesn’t have to translate to a far-o trip, Sagittarius. It could mean a new idea or even a irty conversation. If you’re in the mood to explore, bring someone
along.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20
Capricorn, you might be plotting your next power move, and this week the stars are backing you. You could be giving o boss energy, but don’t forget to take care of yourself, too.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18
You’re cool, quirky and full of surprises this week, Aquarius. Others are nally catching on to your appeal instead of trying to go up against you. A collaboration could spark genius.
PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20
Listen closely to your dreams this week, Pisces. ey are trying to tell you something. A creative streak could hit hard and it might lead to something truly magical.
BBQ COOKOUT
Looking for Furever
Former LAPS cat Jezebel’s human mom recently passed away and this sweet girl had to come back to the shelter. Let’s spread the word and nd this beautiful girl a new forever home. Jezebel will not tolerate dogs. “Belle” most de nitely enjoyed sitting on her owner’s lap. When Belle’s mom would go away and Belle heard her come home, she would run to the window and look to see if it was her and then meet her at the front door and Belle got treats and lots of attention. Assuredly right now Belle feels lost (and lonely) and can’t gure out what happened. LAPS’ only hope is that Belle nds a new a home that will give her the same love and attention she received everyday from her former owner.
LAPS Needs Volunteers! Please go to our website and click, ‘How to Help’ and submit a Volunteer Application online!
PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION #623
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm
***LOCATION*** 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA (Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill) Antiques / Collectibles / Household Furnishings / Beer Signs / Silver Coins
5:00 – or there ‘bouts-(Outback) – Usual Assortment of Hand Tools – Misc Outdoor furnishings – Garden Supplies & Misc. Box Lots – Childs JD Battery Riding tractor w/ wagon & loader – Butchering Kettle & MORE!!
5:30 –or there ‘bouts- (Main Hall): – Small Collection of Beer Signs – Selection of Cast Iron Fry Pans – Full assort. of Antiques & Collectibles - Sel. of Grange Cookbooks - MUCH MORE!!
6:30 – Furniture – Vintage Pine Dresser – Small Pine drop leaf table – Pine Close Top Dry Sink – Early 6 Drawer Chest - 3 Pc. Single bed Set w/ Night stand & Dresser bookcase –Small Standing curio cabinet - & MUCH MORE!!
6:35 – Coins – Selection of Silver Coins, look for listing.
Auctioneer Note: FULL listing & pictures on auctionzip.com (enter #5545) or GoToAuctions.com(enter 5228). Chairs provided, good food and laughter is available!!
Terms: Cash or good PA check. Credit cards (include lost 3% Discount). All verbal statements take precedence over previously written materials. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”, “With all faults”. No guaranties made by the seller expressed or implied. Significant Incident Date 08/02/25. “NO BUYER’S PREMIUM”. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material.
Showroom Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5; Saturday by Appointment Only
ROVENOLT
GUN & TOOL AUCTION
We will be selling from the Montour DeLong Fair Building [Washingtonville ,Pa.]; Located at 5848 Broadway Road, Danville, Pa. 17821. Signs posted at Rt 54 & 254 Intersection
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
STARTING AT 9:00 AM
Quality Ri es & SHOTGUNS • HANDGUNS
WINCHESTER: Model 43- .218 Bee; Model 94 XTR .375win. Big Bore; Model 67 .22short/Long& Long Ri e; RUGER: Model M77/22 .22Hornet; Model M77- .250 Savage; Model M77- .270Win; REMINGTON: Model Seven Carbine .243cal; Model 870 Wingmaster 12ga.Magnum Shotgun; Model 700- .17rem w/ Weaver V9-II Scope; Remington Arms Co. Octagon Barrel Falling Block .32cal; Model 870 Mag Shotgun; Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem. Cal w/ Weaver Challanger 3x9 Scope; STEVENS: Combination Ri e .22/ .410 w/ Plastic Stock; Model 67 Series E .410ga; Model 311 16ga Double Barrel Shotgun; Model 530A 20 ga. Double Barrel Shotgun; J.Stevens Crack-shot #26- .22cal; J-Stevens “Little Scout” No.14 ½ .22cal; Model 15 .22Cal; MARLIN: Model 336SC Microgroove .219 Zipper [RARE]; Model 880 Microgroove .22cal w/ 3x9 Scope; Model 62 Micro Groove 30 US Carbine w/ Lynman Peep Sight; ITHICA: Model 37 .20ga Featherlights; Model 37 .20ga; SAVAGE: Model 219 B .22 Hornet cal w/ Weaver K4 Scope; Combination Gun Model 24 S-A .22win Mag / .20ga; Savage Spring eld Model 840 .222rem cal w/ Weaver Scope; Combination Gun Model 24-.22cal/.410ga; Model 93R17 .17HMR Ri e w/ Camo Stock; LeFever Nitro Special 16ga Double Barrel & LeFever ArmsCo. Long Range Field & Trap Gun; Harrington & Richardson Arms .410-44cal; H&R 12ga Single Shot Our Virginian Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun; Hamilton Rie Works #51 .22cal Boys Ri e; HAND GUNS: Colt .32cal. Rimless Automatic Pistol; Smith & Wesson. 200TG – 32cal; Hi-Standard Sentinel .22cal; Ruger Black Hawk .30Carbine Cal; Savage Model 101 .22cal single shot w/ Indian Grip; Hawes Firearms Co. Made in West Berlin- Made in Germany #221; H&R .38cal Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips; Protecto .25 Automatic; Hopkins & Allen Dictator Pistol; HUNTING & OUTDOOR RELATED ITEMS: 10 Point Turbo XLT ACU DRAW Crossbow; Ben Pearson “Bronco” Recurve Bow; Wooden Shooting Bench; Crossman BB Gun Pistol; Wooden Ammo Boxes; Various Ri e/ Shotgun & Pistol Ammo; Hard Cases; Leather Holsters & Like; Hunting Horn; Plus More!!
ANIMAL MOUNTS
Large Woodland Caribou Shoulder Mounts; Wild Boar; Black Bear, Mule Deer; Whitetail; Various Caribou Antlers; Black Bear Rug
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer w/ 63k miles
MASSEY FERGUSON 165 WFE GAS TRACTOR
Meteor 5 3pth Snow Blower; 3pth Post Hole Digger; 3pth Hydraulic Log Splitter; 2 Bottom Mounted Plow; 3pth Back Scrapper Blade;3pth Fertilizer Spreader; [5] Suite Case Weights; John Deere 210 Garden Tractor; Butcher Kettles; Hand & Garden Tools; Engine Cherry Picker; Alum. Extension Ladder; Grizzly G1201 Floor Drill Press & G1072 10in Contactors Table Saw; Fiberglass Step Ladder; Cra sman Portable Air Compressor; Porter Cable 8000 watt Generator; Plus Many More Items Yet To Be Found!!!
Auction Note: All Firearms Have been Relocated From Both Home Premises and Fair Building Until Auction Day!!. Preview Doors open at 7:00 am prior to auction starting at 9:00 am. All Handguns will be transferred at the Little Sportsman Shop in Northumberland, Pa. To Comply with FFL Rules.
Terms: Cash or Good Penna. Check [No Buyers Premium Charged] Seller: Virginia Rovenolt and the Late Herman Rovenolt Great Parking • Seats and Great Lunch By Fair Association • Rest Rooms
AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver
17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810 570-713-9942 or Office: 570-538-2227
A Weekly Look At The Williamsport Crosscutters Compiled by the Cutters’ Media Relations Dept.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER JERSEY AUCTION UNDERWAY
e Crosscutters celebrated Christmas in July on July 25 by wearing “Ugly Christmas Sweater Jerseys.” ose limitededition, game-worn jerseys are currently available in an online auction to bene t the Lycoming County Chapter of Toys for Tots. To bid, simply download the FREE LiveSource app on your phone and click on WILLIAMSPORT to see the jerseys that are available. e auction closes on Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
CUTTERS DONATE TO HOPE FOUNDATION
On July 1, the Cutters wore specially designed jerseys in honor of Rhashan, the team’s popular Director of Smiles. e jerseys were auctioned online with proceeds bene ting the Hope Enterprises Foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities by supporting the programs and services of Hope Enterprises. Recently the Cutters presented a check in the amount of $4,460 to the Hope Foundation representing the proceeds from the jersey auction.
BELLY BUSTER REGISTRATION OPEN
e Cutters annual Belly Buster Eating Contest takes place Saturday August 9th. It’s
presented by Weis Markets & Country Store Brand Meats. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a champion, visit crosscutters. com and sign up for a chance to be chosen as one of the 10 contestants. e grand prize winner will receive a Championship Necklace, a $100 Weis Markets Gi Card and 2 tickets to a select Penn State Football game. Find out more information online at crosscutters.com.
TICKET EXCHANGES
Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6, June 8 & June 17 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box o ce at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done over the phone or online. e box o ce is open on non-gamedays Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed for lunch 1-2 p.m.) and on home game days from 10am until the 7th inning. Fans with questions can call (570) 326-3389.
BEWARE OF THIRD-PARTY TICKET SELLING WEBSITES
Be sure you are buying tickets DIRECTLY from the Williamsport Crosscutters. ere are literally dozens of resale sites online that try to make you think you are actually
SE Auctions
Fall Consignment Auction
Tractors & Forklifts: Int’l. 856 Tractor w/7K hours, Great Condition • John Deere MT • Lull Pettibone 644D, 34 ft. reach • 7FG Toyota Forklift • Hyster Forklift • Expecting More New Farm Machinery: 110 Lancaster Spreader • 3 Windy Hill Forecarts • 4’, 5’, 6’ BZ Cultimulcher • BZ Forecarts • BZ 1H Wagon Gear • DJS Running Gear • 18’ Farm Wagon w/Farmbilt Gear • 2 J&L Round Bale Feeders • Skid Steer Attachments • Expecting More
Great Condition • John Deere MT • Lull Pettibone 34 ft. reach • 7FG Toyota Forklift • Hyster Forklift • Expecting More
New Farm Machinery: 110 Lancaster Spreader • 3 Windy Hill Forecarts • 4’, 5’, 6’
Rebuilt Farm Machinery: NH 56 & 258 & 260 Rakes • 217 Lancaster Spreader • 213 NI Spreader w/engine and single beater • Expecting More Used Farm Machinery: Gravity Bin w/JD Gear & Hyd Auger • 782 Chopper w/824 corn header and goose neck • Potato Digger • Fert Spreader • 110 Lancaster Spreader • Rake • 2W White Horse Hyd Plow • Spreader • Pit Spreader • 256 NH Rake • Flat Wagon • Crimper • Disk • 3 pt sickle bar mower • Har-row • Hyd
Spreader and single beater • Expecting More Used Farm Machinery: Gravity Bin w/JD Gear & Hyd Auger • 782 Chopper w/824
40 to 50 boxes of Red Haven Peaches selling at 8:30 AM
3 day trip to Wayne County Indiana for 3 passengers in August or September. Consigned by Jerome Abbott
RECEIVING DATES: August 11, 12, 13: dawn to dusk We Are Still Accepting Consignments!
Come and see what shows up on sale day - or - if you are looking for a specifi c item contact us at 814-3032202 and we will let you know if something comes in. We can accept some consignments on the morning of the auction but please bring them in be-fore if possible
TERMS: Cash or good PA check by end of the day (before removing items from premises). If unknown to Auction company, please bring ID. Auction Co. is not responsible for accidents. Some items subject to sale or change prior to auction
TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY S.E. AUCTIONS LIC. #AU006321 129 Broad St, Rebersburg, PA 16872 (814) 303-2202
AUCTIONEERS: Andy Raber, Dan Weaver, Levi Fisher, Elvin Stoltzfus
buying from the Cutters when you are not. If you purchase your tickets through a third-party resale site, you will not only pay more money for tickets than you have to, but we may be unable to assist you with ticket issues on the night of the game. Always purchase your tickets directly from Crosscutters.com, in-person at our box o ce, or call us at (570) 326-3389 for the guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind!
UPCOMING GAMES
Wednesday, July 30 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.
• Hersheypark Kids Night. e rst 300 kids age 12 & under get a free ticket to visit Hersheypark.
ursday, July 31 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers -6:35 p.m.
• irsty ursday. Enjoy $4 domestic pints & $1 o cra beer pints till 8pm.
• ank-You ursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton Patriot & MSG Sean omas Foundation.
Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & active-duty military with ID. O er only available in-person at the Cutters box o ce.
Wednesday, August 6 vs. West Virginia Black Bears -6:35 p.m.
• Cutters Win.You Win Night. If the Cutters win tonight’s game you get a free ticket to a future Cutters home game.
ursday, August 7 vs. West Virginia Black Bears – 6:35 p.m.
• Cutters Cruise Giveaway. Presented by AAA Travel & 93.3 WBZD. One lucky fan will win a 7-day cruise for two.
• irsty ursday. Enjoy $4 domestic pints & $1 o cra beer pints till 8pm.
• ank-You ursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton Patriot & MSG Sean omas Foundation. Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & active-duty military with ID. O er only available in-person at the Cutters box o ce.
Friday, August 8 vs. West Virginia Black Bears – 6:35 p.m.
• Timber Night. Presented by Keystone Wood Products Assoc. Learn about the rich history of the wood products industry in Pennsylvania.
• Pin Giveaway. Presented by Pin Queen Productions. First 1,000 fans receive a special limited-edition Potato Racers pin.
• Potato Capers Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Tonight, we rebrand as the Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987. Saturday, August 9 vs. Frederick Keys – 6:35 p.m.
• Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Genesee Beer, UPMC & V97 along with Quality Inn & ZY Pyrotechnics.
• Belly Buster Contest XXV. Presented by Country Store Brand Meats & Weis Markets. Ten fans compete to be the Belly Buster Champ and eat their way to fabulous prizes! Register for your chance to compete at crosscutters.com.
PINE BOARD & BATTEN STRUCTURES
By Jon Pries
It has been over half a century since my grandfather, Ira Martin Witt, passed away, yet I am happy to say that to this day, I still have his favorite pocketknife. It rests securely within the walls of a safe, as I am fearful that if I carried it, it would join so many others that I have lost somewhere throughout the years. It is a cheetah-red, bone-handled, single-bladed knife with a single blade, made by W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company of Bradford, PA.
It served my grandfather well for decades, and I have fond memories of his using it on numerous occasions. On the frequent trips back in the 1950s, when I would join him and his cronies for lunch at the Lycoming Hotel, I watched him carefully when he would trim the end of a fresh cigar before lighting it a er lunch. In the early years of introducing me to shing for trout in some of our mountain streams, I vividly remember watching him de ly slice open a trout or two, remove the entrails, and then cook the trout over a wood re along the streamside where we shed. Great memories!
It was a tool that he would never be
without. I would venture to say that all of his shing or hunting buddies felt the same way — you would simply never be caught without a pocketknife in your possession. For whittling a sharp point on a pencil or a sharp point on a long stick for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over an open re, for cutting the strings or ribbons on birthday or Christmas packages, or for skinning and cleaning a rabbit or a pheasant, you simply had a constant need for such an implement.
If only that knife could talk! What wonderful stories it could tell of simpler times, of a more relaxed, slower-paced life in rural Lycoming County, and of the days when people seemed to be more focused on spending more hours every chance possible to enjoy our great outdoors!
Today, it gives me great satisfaction to carry that same style of knife, still made these days by W. R. Case & Sons. It has the same red-boned handle and is the cheetah model with a single blade. It has served me well, as my grandfather’s did him. I carry it constantly and wouldn’t be caught without it — except on the occasional ights to hunting or shing destinations or family reunions. But you
can bet that, even then, it will be in my checked bag, so I will not be without it upon reaching my destination.
I smile when I reflect back to the days of grade school and high school in Montoursville, when every young boy in class would have had a pocketknife in their possession. It would simply have been unheard of not to have one! If a teacher would need one, for whatever reason, every boy in the class could have supplied it.
My, oh my — how things have changed. And not for the better, I am afraid. Today, if a student were found to have a pocketknife in their possession on school property, the police would likely
be called; they would be removed from the premises and certainly be suspended for some time. I will admit that many times, I long for those simpler days, when the 3 R’s that were taught were not just reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also included the emphasis of the importance of responsibility, reliability, and respect.
The pocketknife, simple as it is, remains a symbol of self-sufficiency. Being able to do things for yourself, not needing to count on others (or Heaven forbid, the Government) to come to your aid for things. The pocketknife, simple as it may be, embodies responsibility, reliability, and respect. I hope you carry one…
Your Dream Property Awaits!
Key Features:
• One & ½ Story Home: Spacious living with 1,979 sq. ft. of living area. Includes a single bay underside garage. Year built: 1976. 2024 Real Estate Taxes $ • 3 Spacious Bedrooms (Plus 1 Loft) & 2 Baths: Give plenty of room for relaxation and enjoyment. Modern Kitchen w/ formal dining area. Bedrooms on ground, main & second floor area.
• Utilities: Well & on-site septic system – Central Air – 200 amp Electrical – Electric Heat & 2 Mountain Stone Gas Fireplaces
• Natural Surroundings: Enjoy the tranquility of this parcel while still being close to town and East Lycoming School District.
Auction Details: This property is being offered at auction, giving you a unique chance to own this incredible piece of land and home!
Private Showings Available:
For your own private showing, please contact the auctioneer directly at 570.935.0376.
Licensed & Bonded in PA, Member of PA Auctioneers Assn. (2% Realtor Participation Welcomed & Invited)
Terms & Conditions: Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and with the Sellers immediate confi rmation. Cash or Certifi ed check in the amount of $5,000.00 required at time of auction as down payment. 6% Buyers Premium charged, to be paid by purchaser as part of the purchase price. Settlement made 60 days from sale date upon delivery of clear deed.
Come prepared to bid and make this scenic, retreat yours!
with Ken Hunter… Changes In Game Laws
Iguess change is a common thing in the world we live in, but to be honest, the older I get, the less I like having to deal with changes. at being said, it’s probably no secret that we hunters will be looking at a number of changes to our game regulations. One of those changes we’ve already had to deal with and that was the purchasing of antlerless deer licenses for 2025-26. is year, antlerless deer licenses for all WMUs were guaranteed to Pennsylvania residents as long as they purchased them before 7 a.m. on Monday, July 14. A er that date, it was on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Some other changes that we will be dealing with this hunting season include the extended rearms deer season. e extended season will be open on all Deer Management Assistance Program properties statewide from December 26 to January 24, 2026. Participating hunters will need a valid permit for the property. In addition, an extended rearms deer season will run from January 2 to January 19 in WMU 4C, where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently detected. ere are also some changes to our bear hunting season; the bear archery season will be shortened to one week only. at
season will run from October 18 to October 25. e only exemption will be for WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C, and 5D; these units will retain their longer formats. Another change that I’m sure will a ect only a small number of hunters is a change to the snowshoe hare hunting season. To be honest, not many of us hunters have ever seen a snowshoe hare in Pennsylvania, let alone hunted for them. Many years ago, I hunted for snowshoes with an experienced snowshoe hunter; we found some tracks but never spotted a hare. For those who do hunt them and maybe even bag some under the new changes, you may only have three per season. Previously, a hunter could take one a day and six for the season.
I personally have no plans to hunt on a Sunday, but for those who do, if I understand the current law correctly, Pennsylvania allows three Sunday hunting dates: November 16, November 23, and November 30, with the likelihood of more to come.
ose applying for an elk license had to submit applications for the 2025-26 season by July 13. is year, a total of 140 elk licenses were o ered, comprising 65 bulls and 75 cows. e one-week general
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season runs from November 3-8. Thirty antlered and 38 antlerless tags have been allocated. For the archery season only in select Elk Hunt Zones from Sept. 13-27, 16 antlered and 11 antlerless licenses were available. There were 19 antlered and 26 antlerless licenses available for the late season from December 27 to January 3.
Starting in 2026, all hunters will be required to buy a hunting license before applying for an elk tag; in the past, you only needed to buy a license if you were drawn for an elk tag.
Speaking of changes to elk hunting in Pennsylvania, there is another interesting change: any hunter drawn for a bull elk license will no longer be eligible for an-
other bull elk tag. In the past, after a fiveyear waiting period, you could re-enter in hopes of obtaining another bull tag. An elk hunter today, however, may apply for a cow tag even if they previously received a bull tag. In 2009, I was fortunate to draw a bull tag, and on the second day of my hunt, I dropped a good-sized 8x8 bull. I have never applied again, but the regulations state that those who drew a bull tag prior to Jan. 1, 2026, are still eligible to draw a second bull tag.
Well, those are a few changes to keep in mind this coming season; I’m sure we’ll have more changes to deal with in the days to come. Enjoy the upcoming hunting season.
COIN AUCTION
60+ lots of coins, very nice Varity, following are some of the highlights; Carson City Silver Morgen Dollar, Silver Buffalo coins, 1 Ounce Silver Dollars, Peace Dollars, 1937D 1936C Buffalo Nickels, 5-1964 Kennedy 1/2 Dollars, 1971 Liberty 1/2 Dollar, 2000 Kennedy 1/2 Dollar, Eisenhower Dollar, Mexican Silver Dollar, Silver Certificate, 1910 Gold 2 1/2 Dollar Indian Head, Gold Plated Uncirculated Statehood Quarter, Victory Nickle's, Jefferson Nickle's, Buffalo Nickle’s, Westward Journey Nickel set, Wheat Pennies, Steel War Pennies, 1909 1st Year Issue Lincoln Cent, 2 Rolls of Great Britain Half Pennies, Roll of 2025 Pennies, US Mint Set and other Misc. mint sets, this is just a brief description, coins will be cataloged, Also selling will be a few Snap-On and other tools and some Misc. Antiques, be here early as this part is From 4:00-6:00
SELLING @ 6:00 ALONG WITH THE HAY AUCTION WE WILL SELL 90 TON OF CHICKEN MANURE located in East Nittany Valley Miscellanies Merchandise starting @ 4:00 Pm Hay & Small Animals sell @ 6:00 Pm; expecting all the usual Chickens, Rabbits, Sheep, Goats, Calves, turkeys, Ducks, Pheasants, Quail & etc we never know what will show up always lots of fun for all ages
Old School Market open Every Friday from 9:00 Am-7:00 Pm
Lots of good food, crafts, gifts, Ammo, Antiques, books and more, Something for everyone
FARM PUBLIC AUCTION
2B 3pt Plow, 3 pt Cultivator, 2 Wheel Wagon,
Grinder w/bagger, Two Hole Corn Sheller, Fanning Mill, Rolls Chicken Fence, Walk Behind Plow, Lawn & Garden - Honda 300 4-Wheeler, LTX 1046 Cub Cadet Riding Lawn mower, Craftsman lawn mower, Rototiller, Lawn carts, Mower lift, Lawn Roller, Tools - 15” Grizzley Planer, 10” Craftsman Wood Lathe, Cast Iron shop seat, Small Air Compressor, 3hp Air Compressor, Craftsman Chop Saw, Sabre Saw, 24’ Ext. Ladder, Porter Cable Belt Sander, 6” Jointer, Craftsman Radial Arm, Table Saw, Drill Press, Shop Wood Stove, Router, Shop Vac, 4” Band Saw, Drum Sander, Electric Pressure Washer, Generator, Misc. Hand Tools, Funiture and Household - Dining Room Table w/8 chairs, Rocking Chair, King Bed, Queen Bed, Recliner, 2 Dressers, 3 Single Beds, Power Recliner, Fashion Mate Sewing Machine, Rocking Chair, Porch Swing, Weber Grill, Dishes, Kitchen Items, Canning Jars, 24 Vol. Colliers Encyclopedia, Colliers Yearbook 69-75, Antiques - Cast Iron Kettle, Sleighs, Skates, Furniture, Homelite Saw, McCullough Saw, 3 Tricycles, 856 Pedal Tractor, Hay Fork, Meat Grinders, Cast Fry Pan, Sad Irons, Cast Scale Weights, Old Wood Stove, Nail Kegs, 5gal Gas Cans, Old Trunk, Quoits (outside game), Wooden Hercules Powder Box, Old Picture Frames, Harnesses, Sickle w/basket, 2 Cast Cream Separators, Wooden Barrel, Horse Hitches, Clay Bird Thrower, Cross Cut Saw, Wooden Plane, Cooker, RR Lites, Old License Plates, Misc - Ropes, Chains, Chicken Feeders and more, Lumber - Approx. 1000 ft. 2xs, 1xs mostly Pine. Bring Your Lawn Chairs and Enjoy the Day with Us! Full Listing & Pictures on Auction Zip 52968. NO BUYER’S PREMUM
Scott on Sports
Shot Clock Coming
or anyone who has ever shot baskets at a driveway or playground hoop, you know the feeling. All alone, you take a few dribbles as an imaginary clock counts down in your mind. 5-4-3-2 and just as the ‘clock’ hits 1, the ball is released skyward towards the awaiting hoop. As the ball swishes cleanly through the net, arms are raised in victory as your mind declares, ‘We win.’
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clock requirement in high school and junior varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball. The vote came following a survey that the PIAA sent to both school districts and officials, showing support for the addition of a shot clock by a slim margin.
In instances where the shot fails to go in, the entire sequence is quickly repeated until that winning shot is successful.
Oh yes, buzzer-beaters.
They are a basketball player’s equivalent of a baseball home run, a game-winning touchdown, or a successful soccer penalty kick. It’s the stuff that fills youthful sports dreams.
Hear-to-fore, a hoopster may have had four opportunities each game to experience that exciting moment (maybe more if overtimes occurred). But, beginning with the 2028-29 Pennsylvania High School basketball season, buzzer-beating chances, although not as dramatic, will become a common occasion.
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association took the first step toward implementing a shot
The survey results revealed that 72% of the schools that were sent surveys responded. The total included 285 (55%) supporting the shot clock, while 237 (45%) did not. Most of the opposition came from smaller schools, citing cost factors as the main reason for the opposition. Of the game officials returning the survey, 59% favored the addition of a shot clock.
PIAA District 3 representative Branden Lippy addressed the concerns of smaller schools and the decision to push back the shot clock until the 2028-29 school year.
“There are financial concerns about paying for the shot clock itself and then paying for additional event workers to run that part of the game. The important piece to anything, especially in public education, is budgeting in advance. It’s important to not just spring it on our constituents.”
By PIAA classification, the votes cast included: 1A 54-38 in favor of no; 2A 47-43, no; 3A 41-40, yes; 4A 50-40, no; 5A 52-25, yes; and 6A 71-21, yes. Many of the larger school votes came from District 1 near
Philadelphia.
Locally, Williamsport was among the state’s larger schools favoring the shot clock implementation.
“Our coaches and sta are in favor of the shot clock implementation plan for the PIAA,” responded Williamsport High School athletic director Sean McCann. “I understand the concerns with cost for the schools and the burden of hiring another game worker to operate the clock during JV and varsity games. However, the shot clock ensures that teams will play with purpose and pace, using skills like ball movement and quick-decision-making to operate their o ense.
“A shot clock keeps the o ense moving, no more stalling with the lead, which allows for a competitive game with a lot more action. I think the faster pace will be enjoyable for the players and the spectators at the games.”
Just as once was a staple of the Sixty Minutes TV show’s ‘Point/Counterpoint’ segment, Muncy athletic director Curt Chilson aligns with the smaller schools’ negative viewpoint of the shot clock issue.
“ e shot clock is going to require purchasing two clocks and having to utilize an additional game worker for each JV/ varsity game, which is an additional cost factor. Additionally, it is going to require the referees to pay more attention to whether the ball hits the rim or not and to make sure the clock is reset correctly on each possession.
“I’ve watched plenty of college and NBA games where there is constant replay
utilized to make the right call. We don’t have replay in high school, so this is going to add pressure on the refs to get the calls correct. People will argue that the game is better when teams can’t just stand around and hold the ball. If a team plays man pressure defense where people are in the passing lanes, nobody will be able to hold the ball against your team, and the problem will be solved.”
e action, which would make Pennsylvania the 32nd state to implement a shot clock in high school basketball, did not come without internal PIAA controversy.
e ‘let’s have a shot clock motion’ supported the results of the PIAA survey sent to member schools, as previously cited, was approved by a 22-9 board vote.
However, the PIAA basketball steering committee voted down a similar motion by a 6-5 margin on June 17.
Commenting on the disagreement among the ranks and the decision to push back shot clock implementation until 2028
PIAA Executive Director Robert Lombardi;
“I think this is a step that the board took feeling this is maybe three years away to give people time to recognize it’s important to get back to the steering committee- the experts – to see if there’s anything else that they would like to consider.”
On the rare occasion a Pittsburgh Pirates player hits a home run, team announcer Greg Brown proclaims, “Clear the deck, cannonball coming!” Regardless of which side of the issue you fall, “open your eyes, shot clock coming.”
“Safety, Security, Peace of Mind”
Back to Missouri
The boys from West End continue to conquer. ey are playing fantastic baseball. is group of talented youngsters is heading back to the Babe Ruth World Series. e 16U squad dominated the PA State and Middle Atlantic Regional. West End outscored its opponents 1166 in those two tournaments. ey were a perfect 9-0, and they punched a ticket to Branson, MO. A return trip from last year’s 5th-place nish. Happy trails.
“We are super excited,” LJ Hill explained. “We are very con dent as a team. We made it last year and fell a tad short. Being able to play some games there last summer will de nitely help. We are familiar with the elds and setup. We are hoping to bring it home.” is year’s team is loaded. It is a collection of some of the area’s nest. e roster is deep and solid. West End is playing well, top to bottom. e defense is outstanding. ey are hitting the ball and scoring several runs. e pitching is splendid. Momentum is on their side.
“ is is a great group,” Noah Kirby said. “We have been playing together for many years. Yes. I knew we would be solid hitting, but our pitching was a
huge plus. We have a super deep sta . ey all have nasty stu . Our o ense is top dawg. We feel like this is our year. For some of us, this is our third trip to the World Series. We want to bring home the gold.”
Jamie Spencer
Trey Damschroder got the ball for West End in the Regional Final. e cra y le -hander was feeling it. Trey pitched a masterful one-hit, 75-pitch shutout. My man struck out 11 and led his team to an 8-0 victory over Mi in County.
“I wanted the start,” Damschroder mentioned. “I was bugging our coaches all day. I wanted to get us back to Missouri. I felt good from the beginning. My teammates were behind me. I had great command with all of my pitches. I kept them o balance. We got the win. I really like our chances. Excited for another opportunity.”
It is a family a air for these guys. So many great memories. One last trip to Missouri for the West Enders. ese
Multi Estate Auction
Located At The Hughesville Fire Hall 30 South Railroad Street Hughesville PA 17737. Watch For Auction Signs Day Of Sale.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd At 9:30am
Preview Day of Sale Starting At 8:30 A.M.
100’s OF ANTIQUES * FURNITURE INCLUDING PUNCH TIN PIE SAFE, DRYSINK, PAINT DECORATED DEACONS BENCH, JELLY CUPBOARD, BUCKET BENCH, OAK 4 STACK BARRISTER BOOKCASE, TWO DRAWER BLANKET CHEST, ETC. * PRIMITIVES * BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE INCLUDING COWDEN & WILCOX 4 GAL. CAKE CROCK W/ BIRD IN WREATH DECORATION, SIPE & SONS WILLIAMSPORT, LOCK HAVEN, ETC. * HENRY YOUNG FRAKTUR * 1827 & 1830 NEEDLEPOINT SAMPLERS * RARE 1922 FISHING LINCENSE * ADVERTISING SIGNS * COUNTRY STORE SPOOL CABINETS * ENTERPRISE DOUBLE WHEEL COFFEE GRINDER * GUNS INCLUDING WINCHESTER PRE 64 MOD. 70 243 CAL. RIFLE * MILITARY RIFLES AND MUSKETS * CIVIL WAR REVOLVER * VICTORIAN HAT PIN COLLECTION * CLOCKS * DAVID
ARMSTRONG PRINTS INCULDING THE QUILTER AND MENDING THE QUILT * COPPER APPLE BUTTER KETTLE * DUCK DECOYS * EARLY LOCAL POST CARD ALBUM * VINTAGE TOYS * BUFFALO POTTERY DELDARE PATTERN * CAST IRON BANK AND DOORSTOPS * SKATERS LANTERNS * COPPER CANDY KETTLE * GOLD AND STERLING SILVER JEWELRY * ART WORK * EARLY LIGHTING * COLLECTABLES * MINIATURES * ETC.
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TERMS: 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM AND 6% PA SALES TAX. WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR GOOD CHECK. RETURNED CHECKS ARE SUBJECT TO A $30.00 FEE. FIREARMS REQUIRING REGISTRATION WILL BE HANDLED BY THE BLUED BARREL IN HUGHESVILLE, PA AND ARE SUBJECT TO A REGISTRATION FEE. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF AUCTION TAKE PRECEDENTS OVER PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN MATERIAL. FOOD AVAILABLE.
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License No. AU002633L Montoursville, PA 17754
Ph: 570-435-0459 • youngsauction@aol.com
bonds will last a lifetime. It is a commitment. Imagine the hours. e time away from doing the other things. Travelling back and forth. e practices and games. All for a chance to win a World Series.
“It’s great having my big brother on the team,” Jaxson March chimed. “One last shot for him before he heads to college. But all of these guys are like family. We go way back. Some of us played together in T-Ball. We compete and follow each other during the school year. We are the best of friends when we are together now. I have had many wonderful memories with baseball. I am sure the trip to Branson will be another.
“I think it’s awesome,” Camden March continued. “Not many teams get a shot. Not many make it back-to-back. I en-
joyed playing with all of these guys.
joyed playing with all of these guys. Everyone brings something di erent. We have come together over the past few weeks. I am especially grateful to play with my younger brother. My dad helps coach. And my mom is the team’s number one fan. It is a family a air. Something that we will never forget.” Best wishes to the entire West End squad. Good luck in Missouri. Bring home the gold. Safe travels and enjoy every moment. Be on the lookout for several fundraisers. Continue to make us proud. anks to Briar Persing, Zack Neill, Issac Sparks, Nate Crow, Jaxson March, Camden March, Noah Kirby, LJ Hill, Mason Hess, Cade Lusk, Trey Damschroder, and James Carpenter for a job well done. Go West End. Cheers.
Real Estate @ Public Auction
To Be Held at 7549 South Route 44 Highway, Williamsport, PA. 17702 Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at 6:00pm
Up for auction is a two story 4 bedroom frame home located on 2.3 acres. The first floor of the home has a large eat in kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Second floor consists of the two bedrooms, full bath and large walk-in cedar lined closet. Home also offers full basement and two car attached garage with enclosed porch. Property also offers a storage shed and a 2 story 24x24 building. Along with this property, there are 2 parcels across the road totaling approx. 1 acre. Motivated sellers looking to sell this nice property located in a wonderful country setting. For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call or text at 570-435-0459 or email youngsauction@aol.com Visit Auctionzip.com, Auctioneer ID#37554 to view pictures and terms for Real Estate.
Scott A. Young, Auctioneer
License No. AU002633L Montoursville, PA 17754
Ph: 570-435-0459 • youngsauction@aol.com
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NOTICES PETS
FOR SALE, 1 YEAR OLD
Alpaca Male Holder Broke, Excellent Petting Zoo Or Family Pet Prospect. Kid Friendly, $1,000.00. 2 Year Old Peacock, $125.00. Call 814-810-1190. 192816
PUPPIES
WELSH CORGI PUPPIES
Looking For Good Homes. Playful, Family Raised And Very Friendly. Born April 4th. $385.00. 570-8168243 Leave Message. 192958
BERNEDOODLE MIX PUPPIES Very Cute And Kid Friendly, $350.00 Each. 570-745-3411. 192954
PARTI COLORED MALE
Yorkie, ICA Registered, 12 Weeks Old, $450.00. Teacup ACA Black With Tan Points Yorkie Female. 4 & 1/2Lbs, 1 Year Old, Had Rabies Shots, $1,000.00. Both Are Vaccinated And Vet Checked. Well Used To Children And Other Animals. 570-649-6502 Leave Message. 192924
6 JACK RUSSELL MIX Puppies. 4 Males, 2 Females. 9 Weeks Old, $75.00. 570-725-2398. 192829
LAB MIX PUPPIES For Sale, $100.00 Each. 570-725-2131
BLACK AND WHITE Corgipoo Puppies, $250.00. Also, Husky Puppies, $395.00. Had First Shots And Wormer. 570-725-3336 Extn:2. 192778
MINI DACHSHUND CORGI
CROSS Puppies. 6 Tri-Colored and 1 Silver Dapple, An Extra Cute Mix! Prices Range From $275-550.00. Also, ACA Registered Female Mini Dachshund Puppy. Black And Tan With White Chest, $1,000.00. Sam Stoltzfus Jr. 570-725-2092 Extn:0. 192812
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Come join us for a chance to win the $1000 guaranteed Jackpot, our progressive Bonanza game and more!
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BRINDLE COLORED SHIH TZU Puppies. 3 Males, 2 Females. Up To Date On Shots And Wormer. Very Friendly & Used to Children. Ready Now. 570-5381361. 192801
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Red Merles $400.00 And Red Triʼs $300.00. 570-568-6823 or 570-9892858. 192674
FOR SALE BOXER PUPPIES. Brindle And White, Vaccinated, Dewormed. Will Be Ready For Pick-up Last Week Of July. Call 570-649-6710 To Reserve Your Puppy Now, $800.00. 192407 POODLE PUPPIES. Should Mature 10-11 Lbs. Ready August 18th. Reserve Yours Now. $350.00 Each. Call 570745-3525. 192800
CATS
BONDED SISTER KITTIES Looking For Their Forever Home. 1 Year Old, Spayed And Playful. 570-634-2741. 192667
LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE, 3 REGISTERED Suffolk Ewes, $350.00 Each. 1 Registered Suffolk Ram, $500.00. 1 & 1/2 Ton Wooden Feed Bin, Like New, $400.00. Call 814-810-1190. 192815
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309. 192962
REPORTS
JERSEY SHORE LIVESTOCK MARKET LLC & FLEA MAR-
KET: The following items were sold on July 24th, 2025, Beef Calves: $12.50 to $17.80 per pound; Beef X Calves: $9.80 to $13.75 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.80 to $11.00 per pound; Cows: $0.41 to $1.66 per pound; Fats; $1.80 to 2.34; Feeders: $1.45 to $3.40 per pound; Sheep: $0.50 to $1.60 per pound; Goats: $100 to 450 per head; Lambs: $1.90 to $2.40 per pound; Feeder Pigs: $17 to $65 per head. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740. 192965
EVENTS
YARD
SALES
4 FAMILY SALE, Friday & Saturday, August 1st & 2nd, 8am-5pm. 27 Elizabeth Street, Cogan Station. Antiques, Tools, Clothing, Toys, Baby Items And More. 192947
SELLING OVER 250 WEDDING, Formal And Mother Of The Bride Dresses, Some Menʼs, Children And Shoe Items. Thursday, July 31st & Friday, August 1st Only, 8am-8pm. Most Dresses Under $40.00. Cash Payment Only. Quiggleville Community Hall 1911
GARAGE SALES
RAIN OR SHINE, Fri. & Sat., Aug. 1 & 2, 9-2pm. 21 Fetter Drive, Hughesville. Household Items, Throw Pillows, Throws, Holiday & Home Decor, Med. Sz. Dog Coats, Toys & Bowls, Home Item Sewing Patterns, Window Shades, Silk Flowers, Wall & Photo Frames, Books, CD’s, Etc. 192941
ESTATE SALES
PERFECT-2-PERFECT is hav-
ing a whole home estate sale at 1411 Elmira Street NEXT WEEK 8/6-8/9 (Wed starts at noon, Thur, Fri, & Saturday if needed). Three floors plus garage and tents are loaded with great items. Go to onlinetradingassistant.com for more info & photos. 192956
INDOOR SALES
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Indoor
Sale. 2122 West Fourth Street. 10am-6pm Now Through Christmas. 192798
CHURCH SERVICES
HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Rd)
Pastor Jane O’Borski. Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 192827
DUBOISTOWN CHURCH
133 Summer Street. Sunday 10am. “Twelve Ordinary Men: James and John - Philip & Nathanael”. 717813-3992. 192223
GOLF CART FOR SALE Williamsport Area. 570-322-2849. 192949
SOFA BED, Good Shape, Free. 272-230-4119. 192940
SNOW BLOWER 26” Electric Start, Good Shape, $300.00. TV 36” Flat Screen With Stand, Works, $75.00. PSU 1999 Collectible Truck, In Box, $25.00. Small Wire Dog Crate, $10.00. Sony Radio Cass. CD With Speakers, $30.00. All Items OBO. 570-322-0248. 192948
RIDING MOWERS, LAWN
MOWERS, Pressure Washers And Chainsaws. Phone 570-980-0157. 192825
QUANTUM EDGE 20 Power Wheelchair. $500.00 OBO. 570246-1152. 192790 4 BRIDGESTONE 215/55R18 Tires. All Seasons, $300.00. 570368-1206. 192803
PACKAGE SALE, JOHN DEERE #265, 48” Cut, Electric Start Snowblower. DR Powerwagon Briggs And Stratton Engine. All In Working Condition. Call 570-9989132, Ask For Charlie. 192786
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, Returns, Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-4455222. M11
METAL ROOFING-A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discounts prices. Made in Ephrata PA. Email sales@7174455222. com 717-445-5222. M11
SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE AWNING! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio inot an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limites warranty. Call now and SAVE $350 today! 1-855-914-1148. C11
COMPUTERS 50+
SALE THIS SUNDAY PAPPYSCOMPUTERS.COM
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BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189. C11
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FIREARMS
RIFLE SAUER MODEL 80, with Zeiss Scope Diavari-Z, 1.5-6x42 Cal 375 H&H. Excellent condition, hardly used. Comes with 19 rounds of Federal Premium cape-shok 300grain and 20 rounds of PRVI Partizan (made in Serbia), 300grain. $2,000. Call 607-742-0136. 192950
HEALTHCARE
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WANTED TO BUY
CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES
381 Broad Street Montoursville, PA. ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 192216 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277. C11 WANTED TO BUY FOR PERSONAL COLLECTION: PRE 1970’s Advertising Signs, Oil Cans, Thermometers, Local Beer Items, Neon Clocks, Service Station Air Meters, Gas Pumps and Gas Globes, Old Toys, Milk
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Williamsport, is hiring for two positions – a Sunday School Director and a Nursery Attendant for Sunday mornings. Background checks required. Call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net. 192804
NORTH CENTRAL GARAGE
DOOR Has An Immediate Opening For A Door Technician/Installer.
Mechanical Aptitude, Good Work Ethic, Works Well With Others.
Wage Determined By Experience. Valid PA Driver License Required. Call 570-326-3900.
Seeking a RELIABLE part-time maintenance employee to work up to 30 hours per week. Duties include snow plowing, mowing, and other duties as assigned. Wages $15-$18/hour depending upon experience. Must have valid driverʼs license. Must be able to operate various machinery and lift a minimum of 65 lbs. Apply in person at Porter Township, 5 Shaffer Lane, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. 192928
DRIVER WANTED With PickUp Truck. Call 570-547-6343. 192823
BUSINESS SERVICES
RICHARTʼS FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 192952
CLARIS FILEMAKER - Existing Filemaker file needing updates? Certified Filemaker developer. 23 years experience, training, development 386-984-0081 chirs@littlefishbigocean.com
CLEANING AND HAULING
INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 192814
AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 833-640-4753. Have zip code of property ready when calling! C11
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CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626. M11
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WATER DAMAGE CLEAN-
UP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your homeʼs value! Call 24/7: 1-833-887-0117. C11
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, weʼre waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 9/30/25 Call 1-844-501-3208. C11
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WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11
HEALTHCARE LAWN CARE
RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Mulching, Mowing, Trimming, Retaining Walls, Spring Cleanup. PA064570. 570-772-1588 . 192534
SCOTT'S LAWN CARE. OUR 26TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! SPRING AND FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 570-419-6326. 192217
D & M LAWNCARE LLC. We Are Looking To Add Residential And Commercial Customers For Mowing. Insured and Affordable. Please Give Us A Call Today For A Free Estimate. 570-337-1606. 192218
IS YOUR OUTDOORS LOSING ITS EYE APPEAL? Let Us Remove Those Ragged Shrubs And Trees. Maybe The Flower Beds Need A Decorative Border Or A Retaining Wall. We Also Do Patio Pavers, New Lawns And Mulching, Weed Whacking And More. Call Us At 570-2176600. 192797
HEALTHCARE CLEANING
NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796.
NO TIME TO CLEAN? If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664
FINANCIAL
INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-272-0492. M11
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REAL ESTATE
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833. C11
WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 192219
COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-9163309. 192964
CEMETERY LOTS
2 SPACES IN TWIN HILLS
MEMORIAL JKF Garden Section 23, Lots 1 & 2. Retail $2,599.00 Each. Sell Both For $2,300.00. 570220-5025. 192638 TWIN HILLS, 4 GRAVE LOTS Number 943 Located In The South Rosebowl Garden. It Can Be Moved To Another Section. Valued At $9,500.00. Asking $3,800.00. Includes Transfer Fee. 570-220-2411. 192937
ROOMS FOR RENT
TWO ROOMS FOR RENT Includes Heat, AC, Electric, Dish TV. 2 Bathrooms (Walk-In Shower) Washer/Dryer. Access To Whole House. No Drugs, Alcohol Or Drama. 570-502-4162. 192784
STORAGE UNITS
10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570337-4994. 192220 VEHICLES JEEPS 2016 JEEP WRANGLER 42,000 Miles. Hard Top,
HOUSE FOR RENT
LOYALSOCK, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Off-Street Parking.
$1,200.00 Per Month Includes Water And Sewer. No Pets. For More Information Call 570-220-5227. 192942
APARTMENTS
APARTMENT FOR RENT Lin-
den Area. 2 Large Rooms Plus Bath And Kitchenette. Electric Heat Plus AC. Fully Remodeled Completely. Refrigerator, Stove And Microwave Brand New. No Smoking, No Animals, $595/ Month. Call Bill 570279-5439. 192826 FIRST FLOOR, 2 BEDROOM Apartment With Stove, Refrigerator, Yard And Central Air. No Pets. $600.00 Per Month. Williamsport. Call 570-777-4901. 192828
BROAD ST. SCHOOL APTS. Jersey Shore Senior Living 2-Bedroom Apartment, $975 / Month. 62 yrs. of age and older facility. All utilities included! Central Air, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Microwave, DW, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, On-site Laundry available. Entire Building Elevator Accessible. 24HR Emergency Maintenance. 24HR Secured Building. $99 Security Deposit. NO PETS. Questions? Tour? Call Andy @ 570-601-68183 . 192660
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. $1,400/Month. 570916-3309. 192963
