Webb Weekly June 18, 2025

A World on the Brink

My column was all but penned out in my mind; it was to be a celebration of Manager Tom O’Malley’s Lady Mountie so ballers and Manager Jeremy Eck’s Montoursville Warrior baseballers. My hope was both won their way onto the cover as PIAA state champion. It was to be a lead-up for our June 25th cover, hopefully featuring a lot of smiles and a lot of gold medals; due to our deadline to the printer, Montoursville’s game versus Indiana wouldn’t have even started at press time.

As members of my Webb Weekly team and I cheered the Mounties as they passed our o ce — led out of borough limits courtesy of the South Williamsport police and re departments — things were as planned. A familiar opponent would be waiting for them at Penn State, defending champ Neshannock, who defeated them in the title game last year.

Of course, you know by now the Mounties played an outstanding game and had an amazing 4-year run, which included four District championships and those two trips to the State nal. However, sometimes the opponent is just a little better; congratulations to the Lady Mounties on the remarkable run. Neshannock nished 100-1 in those

same four years to earn the state crowns. Timing is everything, and during another 4-year span, O’Malley’s Mounties would have probably won at least two state titles.

Win or lose, I had plenty of stats, gures, and great stories about the girls and coaches I wanted to share. I promise you it won’t go un-talked about as Scott Lowery will pick it up for me.

While I was feeling a little down about the Mounties, I still have my hopes for the Montoursville Warriors. Coach Eck had led my son’s Lancer team to two state championships, and is now back at his alma mater. A Warrior team poised to end the season with that celebratory dogpile is a great story. is may still happen.

It was the events between the games that will ll out the rest of my column.

I have written in the past that you never know where the actual beginning of World War III will occur; we may have already seen it. So, I don’t want to speculate that we had or what we are witnessing at this moment is that time. I will say the lines are clearly drawn in the sand as the battle of good versus evil rages.

I do not have enough paper to take you through the hows, what, and why of what we’re witnessing; it was inevitable that this would eventually happen. How can

you possibly ever negotiate peace with the Islamic Republic of Iran, whose mission statement is death to America, death to Israel? It has been this my entire life. Iran’s commitment to developing nuclear weapons nally reached the strategic timeline that Prime Minister Netanyahu had to take action to preserve Israel’s very existence. is by eliminating Iran’s nuclear commitment and promise of death.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated he will continue what is deemed “Operation Rising Lion” as long as necessary to eliminate the threat of another Holocaust on the Israeli people. Rising Lion surgically targeted nuclear sites and scientists, military leaders, and the nuclear missile program. is executed through a series of over 200 jet ghter strikes that took place a er drone strikes from within Iran limited radar detection.

As I am writing, Iran has already launched over 100 drones, which have been apparently intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has promised Israel will face severe punishment. Hopefully, the situation has not escalated by the time you are reading.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump, and the Prime

Minister have made it very clear that the US is not involved in this military action. ey have warned Iran against targeting any US Military personnel, US interests, and retaliation.

I believe President Trump and those representing the United States did everything to avoid this situation and to reach a nuclear agreement to prevent this from happening, but the fact is, Iran just doesn’t want one. So, what does this mean for us?

A simple answer is we need Israel to be successful while our leaders walk the tightrope of not getting directly tied into the military action. is while knowing not only Iran but any other nation or terroristic group that wants death to a Judeo-Christian way of life will try to drag our Nation in. is by whatever means possible.

I pray for the safety and well-being of all our military men and women around the world, especially those in the most hostile regions. I pray for American leadership and having the knowledge and patience to nd a solution for peace. I pray for the state of Israel and all its people, especially their military, to be on the front lines of possibly preventing an evil stronghold.

As I watched the events unfold last week from California to the Middle East, I only wish I knew a way to unite my fellow Americans.

May God Bless and help America.

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Too Hot to Trot: A Guide to Summer Pet Safety

Summer o cially arrives on Friday, y’all!!

at magical season when the sun is shining, the grill is sizzling, and every dog in the neighborhood suddenly believes they’re a lizard who must lie belly-up on the pavement to absorb maximum rays. While we all love the warm weather, summer can be downright dangerous for our furry friends if we’re not careful. So, grab a glass of lemonade (and maybe a bowl of water for your dog), and let’s talk summer pet safety.

1. e Sidewalk Is Lava

You know that childhood game where the oor is lava? Turns out, in summer, the sidewalk actually is. If it’s too hot for your bare feet, it’s too hot for their paws. A good rule of thumb (or toe bean): if you can’t hold the back of your hand to the pavement for 7 seconds, walk them in the grass or wait until the sun chills out.

Pro Tip: Early morning or late evening walks are best. Your dog won’t turn into a fried potato, and you might even enjoy a peaceful stroll and avoid that upper lip sweat Andrea McElroy is always talking about!

2. Shave and a Haircut? Maybe Not. It seems logical — it’s hot, so take o all the fur, right? Wrong. Many pets’ coats are actually designed to regulate temperature, and shaving them can do more harm

than good (plus, no one wants sunburn on their bald dog). Talk to your groomer before giving Flu y a summer buzzcut. But speaking of sunburn, dogs with thin or light-colored coats (looking at you pittie moms), white fur and pink skin, hairless breeds, or those with light-pigmented noses and eyelids are more prone to sunburn. So, get you some doggy sunscreen! And yes, you do need dog-speci c sunscreen; we all know the things dogs are willing to lick.

3. Hot Cars Are a No-Go is should go without saying, and yet here we are, saying it again: Do. Not. Leave. Your. Pet. In. e. Car. Not for ve minutes. Not with the windows cracked. Not even if you “just ran in for a second.” Cars heat up fast, and it’s not worth the risk. If your pet can’t go in with you, they shouldn’t go with you at all. ey’ll forgive you. Probably.

4. Hydration: Does Stanley Make Dog Dishes?

Your pet needs constant access to clean, cool water — especially in the heat. Bring a collapsible bowl or pet water bottle if you’re out and about. And no, melted ice cream from the bottom of your cone doesn’t

count. (Nice try.)

Cats, being the dramatic desert royalty they are, may pretend they don’t need water. Keep multiple water dishes in shady areas, or try a pet fountain to pique their interest. If you need pet fountain suggestions, drop me an email, and I’ll send you a couple of links. I have two di erent ones that my dog and cats absolutely love.

5. Beat the Bugs

Summer is prime time for eas, ticks, and mosquitoes — also known as the Unholy Trinity of Pet Annoyance. Talk to your vet about proper preventatives because no one wants to spend their summer scratching, itching, or contracting heartworm.

Also, PSA: citronella candles are not dog-friendly snacks, no matter how enticing they smell.

6. Pool Paw-ty Rules

Some dogs are natural swimmers. Others sink like overstu ed ravioli. Never assume your pet can swim — always supervise them around pools, lakes, and the kiddie splash pad you de nitely bought “for the kids.” Life jackets for dogs exist; yes, they’re as adorable and practical as they sound. And if your cat is anywhere near water, good luck and Godspeed.

Summer is a blast — popsicles, BBQs, sprinklers, and all — but your pets depend on you to keep them safe. A little extra care goes a long way, and in return, you’ll have a happy, healthy companion to share those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Now go toss a pup-sicle to your pooch, give your cat a shady window ledge, and enjoy the sunshine — responsibly.

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Makeshift Fire Museum Helps to Preserve South Williamsport’s Firefighting Heritage

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The borough of South Williamsport has been blessed with fire protection through volunteer firefighters for almost 150 years. One local man celebrates that proud heritage through his own makeshift fire museum, located in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Matthews Boulevard near Second Avenue.

It almost seems natural that Al Ginoble, the man who organized this informal museum, would be the one to do something like this.

He was raised in a house that served as the firehouse for Citizens No. 2 Fire Company in South Williamsport from the late 1800s to 1909, so it didn’t seem like a stretch that he would develop a passion for the fire service and firemen.

At age 18, he became an active firefighter for Citizens and served as an active company member for many years. He developed many warm friendships with members of the company as well as other area fire companies and, at the same time, gained a keen appreciation for the history and lore of this area’s fire companies.

“Firefighting and the history of it locally is a real passion of mine,” Ginoble told Webb Weekly. “So, I decided about 20 years ago to devote half of a garage I own on Lincoln Avenue here in South Side to putting all the memorabilia I had collected into display cases. I have a lot of stuff, so I needed the space in my garage. It has kind of turned into a kind of a museum.

“The majority of the museum is geared toward local fire company memorabilia, but I also researched and took movies and videos of what’s going on around Williamsport and South Williamsport, such as the demolitions of notable structures and businesses such as the Market Street Bridge, L.L. Stearns, and other places.”

I was able to visit this museum about 15 years ago and did a previous story on it for Webb Weekly, and since then, Ginoble has acquired many more items for it. With the Citizens Company going out of existence, the need to preserve the legacy of the company became greater, and it also added opportunities for Ginoble to acquire more artifacts for his

museum. Some of them were provided by retired members of the company or family members or even by members of other companies.

Walking into his fire company museum, one can’t help but be amazed at his dedication to preserving the history of both volunteer and paid firefighters.

Ginoble said firefighters who worked at fire stations from nearby communities have come to view his collection and to reminisce about their experiences when fighting fires.

He said the inventory of items at his museum has increased over the years. Some of it was donated because of a love for firefighting and a quest to preserve that heritage, and some of it came just because someone wanted to get rid of it.

There are items such as old helmets, other pieces of equipment, a fire bell that was on the wall at the station, various trophies, photographs, and newspaper clippings about the fire service. It is a cornucopia of living history for those who love the history and lore of the fire service through the years.

Ginoble said many present-day and former firemen from throughout the area have stopped by to perhaps drink in a little nostalgia and reminisce about their own dedicated fire service to the public.

There are even some non-fire-related items in the museum that can evoke a

sense of nostalgia.

Among his non-fire items is a speaker from L.L. Stearns, a couple of bricks from the store, and a baseball cap from the WMPT radio station. He also has within it, vintage photographs of the old Hurr’s Dairy and some of its horsedrawn delivery wagons as well as its old trucks, the old Humpty Dumpty, and the old Dixie Barbecue, just to name a few.

Ginoble said he was able to gather some of these items from the demolition site of some of these structures during his time working with Williamsport’s Department of Parks and Recreation, which he retired from in 1996.

Ginoble jokingly calls his museum “Albie’s Fire Company Museum.”

“This is not a museum in the formal sense but is just a place where I can keep a lot of items from a former time and display the fire memorabilia that I care so much about,” Ginoble said. “Sometimes some retired firemen and some current firemen will stop by here and have coffee and just shoot the breeze, and I get a lot of pleasure out of hearing their stories about the old days.”

Ginoble thinks that he will probably have to acquire some more display cases to exhibit his items, but going into his museum is almost like stepping back in time and helps you appreciate the past as well as the present.

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She was a four year member of the cheerleading team. During this time she earned her varsity letter for three years and was selected as varsity captain her senior year, received the Captains and Most Valuable Cheerleader Awards. In addition to cheerleading Sara has been involved in numerous student organizations, including Red Cross Club, Renaissance Club, Yearbook Club, Student Council, National Arts Society, National Honor Society and National Spanish Honors Society. Beyond her school involvement Sara has devoted her time serving the community. She volunteered at the Love Center and with local Church events. With her leadership and character she was recognized and selected the Jersey Shore Flaming Foliage Representative and crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen. Academicallly she was on the distinguished honor roll throughout high school. Sara has worked at Nippenose Valley Village as a dietary aide gaining experience in the healthcare eld. In her free time she enjoys baking, photography, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. A er graduation she plans to attend Bloomsburg University to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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County Hall Corner Look Who’s Coming to Town

By Larry Stout

It is rare to see a Lycoming County Board of Commissioners Meeting that was as excited and joyous as the one on Thursday, June 5th. If a county government were a family, this meeting would be like opening the presents on Christmas Day. I knew something pretty big was about to happen when I watched Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw, State Representative Joe Hamm, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Fink, and other notables quickly filling up every seat in the county meeting room. Commissioner Mark Mussina had a very important commitment and was not in attendance, but Commissioners Scott Metzger and Marc Sortman took their seats with smiles that went from ear to ear.

There was no drum roll, but it would have been appropriate. All the excitement was over the official announcement of the Bass Pro Shops opening an Outpost store in the former Lycoming Mall property in Muncy Township. At first, I was a bit taken aback, given that I am not an outdoors kind of guy and thus could not appreciate why this was such

a big deal. But the buzz in the room was unmistakable because those who knew about Bass Pro Shops were not just happy; they were exhilarated.

It starts with the fact that Bass Pro Shops are not just regular shops; they are legendary shops. They offer outdoor hunting and fishing gear, but that is just for starters. This year, Newsweek ranked Bass Pro Shops as the most trusted U.S. hunting and fishing gear retailer. Now get this: not one of the most trusted, but THE most trusted. Their reputation for customer service and the overall experience is not just because of the products they offer but the overall experience of the stores.

Bass Pro Shops have truly remarkable

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William “Blue” I. Hayes, 53, of Montoursville

Michael Thomas Kainz, Sr., of Hughesville

Scott W. Shuck, 63, of Montgomery

Ryan Matthew Leitch, 6, of Beech Creek

Lorraine Vernarec, 87, of Montoursville

Gerald D. “Sam” Shaner, 94, of Hughesville

Thomas Francis Delycure, 78, of Williamsport

Gladys M. Boyer, 77, of Muncy

Reneé Joleen Robbins, 63, of Montgomery

Chase Alexander Kilgus, 23

Baby Boy, Elmer Ray Fisher, of Mill Hall

Doris “Pearl” Felmlee (Groome), 89, of Milesburg

Robert J. Hepler, Jr., 59

Robert Charles “Bob” Breon, 87, of Williamsport

Lois K. St. Clair, 85, of Lock Haven

Harvey A. Snyder Jr., 66, of Turbotville

Patrick F. Steinbacher, 67

Bernard F. Steinbacher, 89

Edward A. “Ed” Ayers, 79

Ian B. “Bean” Bachle, 18, of Muncy

Blaine M. Sementelli, 21, of Mill Hall

Maxine Wier, 58, of Williamsport

Marilyn Ann “Peach” (Markle) Krape, 80, of Williamsport

Francis E. Poorman, Sr., 86, of Lock Haven

Veronica D. “Nikki” (Baney) Weaver, 52, of Loyalsock Twp.

Ann Marie (Smith) Wilson, 73, of Unityville

Dakota M. MacGill, 26, of Nisbet

Debra Ann Confer Irvin, 69, of Beech Creek

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in-store environments such as unique and engaging designs, often featuring aquariums, wildlife exhibits, and themed areas. Imagine a museum/zoo that is also a store. Their 160 stores around the country are each unique; no two stores are alike. The company makes each location designed to reflect the character of the surrounding region.

This fits perfectly with the overall strategy that the county has been seeking for years and years. The idea was to build on the potential of encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to recognize our area as a gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds. A Bass Pro Shop right off a state highway in our region could not be more perfect for this initiative.

But, the hype was not just for drawing tourists, but also how this new store will make a tremendous impact on the local community as well. When the store opens in 2027, it will be hiring some 150 people. Given that Forbes considers Bass Pro Shops as one of America’s Best Employers, it should make these 150 store workers very happy. Bass Pro Shops has been ranked ahead of companies such as Google, Disney, Lowe’s, Target, and Amazon, among others.

This is definitely not a typical company. Newsweek recognized Bass Pro Shops with “America’s Best-In-State Customer

Service” Award. Forbes named Bass Pro Shops as one of “America’s Most Reputable Companies” in recognition of the public’s trust in the organization.

Senator Yaw believes this will undoubtedly strengthen the local economy and be a driving force for tourism and recreation in our region. Representative Hamm believes it will have a generational impact on our area. Representative Flick sees this as a significant step forward for economic development and community revitalization in our area.

Yes, two years might seem like a long wait, but two decades from now, we may look back and realize that this was the beginning of the Lycoming County renewal that created a renaissance for our area. Instead of just a two-week International Little League event, we could be seeing an expansion in many areas of recreation and tourism that could be year-round. This would entice more industries to consider locating here by the quality of life. And that would bring about increased families that would not just stay here but draw others to move here.

Hats off to all those who have engaged in making this happen. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Robert Kennedy: “Some see things as they are and ask why; I dream things that never were and ask, why not?”

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83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival

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83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages gets underway this Saturday, June 14 and continues through Sunday, June 22 in Wellsboro.

Kicking off the festival on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine is Family Day and the Children’s Health Fair on The Green. There will be 45 booths with information, activities, such as games to play for prizes, an obstacle course, creative projects to do on-site and take home, such as cow crafts, planting seeds, and making sun bead key chains, suncatchers, window clings and sun visors, and giveaways, like assorted toys, reflective zipper pulls, reusable bags, stickers, etc. Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a free playground ball or an 18-inch super flying disc to take home. Infants to 12-year-olds will be fitted with free bike helmets while supplies last.

Every night, Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, will be a free concert with different entertainers. Donations are always appreciated.

On Friday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the annual Arts & Crafts Fair with 80 artisans, 13 of them new, will be on The Green with unique, handcrafted items and 18 vendors will be on the International Street of Foods offering delectable delights

Friday at noon on the Tioga County Courthouse steps is the welcome for last year’s Laurel Queen and the 2025 queen candidates.

At 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, Molly’s Boys Jug Band will open the Laurel Queen’s Preview on the Deane Center’s outdoor stage. The 24 queen candidates will be introduced at 5 p.m. and the band will close the event with music.

The Laurel Festival 10K at 9 a.m. and Two-Mile Fun Run at 9:05 a.m. will start events on Saturday, June 21. Registration for both will be from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Packer Park on Queen Street.

At 2 p.m. will be the Laurel Festival Parade with floats, queens, top-notch drum and bugle corps, bagpipers, high school marching bands, antique vehicles and more.

At Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. coronation ceremony, the 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen will be crowned.

On Sunday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m., the festival will end with the Union Church Service on The Green.

For more information about festival events, contact the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce by stopping in at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, by calling 570724-1926, emailing info@wellsboropa.

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83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival

2025 Schedule of Events

June 14-22, 2025

Free unless stated otherwise Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m.

Laurel Concert Series

– Celtic Wood & Wires

Location: Outdoor Stage, Deane Center

Queen’s Preview & Laurel Concert with Molly’s Boys Jug Band

Location: Deane Center Outdoor Stage

Rain location: Deane Center Lobby

Saturday, June 21

9 a.m.

– 10K Foot Race & 2-Mile Fun Run

Entry fee: 10K $25; Fun Run $5

Location: Packer Park on Queen Street

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

– Arts & Crafts Fair & International Street of Foods

Rain location: Deane Center Lobby

Donations Appreciated Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m.

Laurel Concert Series

– Almost World-Famous Wellsboro Town Band

Location: The Green

Rain location: Wellsboro High School Auditorium

Donations Appreciated Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m.

Laurel Concert Series

– Wellsboro Men’s & Women’s Choruses

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St.

Donations Appreciated Friday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

– Arts & Crafts Fair & International Street of Foods

Location: The Green 12 p.m.

– Queen Candidates Welcome

Location: Tioga County Courthouse Steps

Location: The Green

2 p.m.

– Laurel Festival Parade

Location: Nichols, Queen, Main, King, Walnut streets

6:30 p.m.

– Coronation of 2025 Laurel Queen

Location: Wellsboro High School Auditorium

Tickets: Adult, $20; Sr. Citizen/Student, $10; children, 12 & Under, $5

Location: 227 Nichols Street

Sunday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

– Union Church Service

Location: The Green, Rain location: First Baptist Church

For more information, contact the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce by stopping in at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, by calling 570-724-1926, emailing info@wellsboropa.com or visiting wellsboropa.com.

G.O.A.T. Love – The Son

reater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Jesus, John 15:13

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Every Memorial Day weekend, my wife and I travel to Jersey Shore to care for the graves of her parents and grandparents. We take along the tools we need to cut back the encroaching sod and clean o a year’s worth of dust, dried-on grass clippings, and stains. We also take owers to decorate each grave marker. As we do our work, we share memories of our loved ones. It is a precious time.

My wife’s grandfather was a veteran of World War I. Her dad was a veteran of World War II. He su ered severe burns on his face and arms while serving as a Navy ensign in the South Paci c. e cemetery places ags at the graves of all veterans. It is a big task – there are ags everywhere.

ough I have seen the display many times over the past forty years, I am always taken aback by the sight — soldiers who were willing to lay down their lives for me.

cut down in the prime of life. e inscriptions on the grave markers o en include the places of their nal sel ess and heroic stand: Marne and Gallipoli, Normandy and Iwo Jima, Korea and Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. My heart wells up with grief, gratitude, pride, and humility.

We are not at all surprised by Jesus’ statement about the greatest expression of love. As a man with no children, he o ered the supreme sacri ce: his own life. Paul commented on the rarity of such love as he wrote to the church in Rome. He includes a clarifying statement that further ampli es the love Jesus demonstrated on the cross: You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8

As a minister, I am o en called upon to hold services in cemeteries. As I walk through the tombstones, I sometimes come across the markers of soldiers killed in action. eir ages usually range from seventeen to twenty- ve — young people

We can grasp the noble act of someone giving their life to save a friend and fellow citizen. at’s what soldiers do. Can you imagine, however, the kind of love it would require for someone to sacri ce their life to save their enemy? Consider this: Would you be willing to be imprisoned for the rest

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life so a man convicted of murder and rape could be set free?

Paul personally understood the signicance of Jesus dying for ungodly sinners. Once known as Saul of Tarsus, Paul had been a violent man, a persecutor of Christians, and the murderer of Stephen. Jesus didn’t die for his friend, later known as Paul the Apostle; he died for his enemy, Saul of Tarsus.

Paul said it plainly to his young protégé, Timothy:

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” I Timothy 1:15

Jesus died to save sinners like us. He did this even though he knew many of us would reject and even ridicule his death while others would deny he ever existed. Love always requires risk. Jesus was willing to take that risk for you and me.

ink of the most evil men of history, men like Adolph Hitler (perpetrator of the Holocaust), Joseph Stalin (Soviet despot who killed 20 million of his fellow countrymen), Je rey Dahmer (murderer who abused, dismembered and cannibalized 17 young men), Jim Jones (cult leader who drove over 900 of his followers into mass suicide, resulting in the phrase, “Don’t drink the Kool-Aid”), the terrorists of September 11th (murderers of 2,977 Americans). Jesus died for them, too. Paul was right: such an act of sel ess love is rare indeed.

Now, think about yourself. I’m not referring to your public self. We all know how to clean ourselves up and dress properly when we go out. (Well, most of us do.) I’m referring to your private self – the part of you no one knows about or has ever seen – the angry murderer and lustful adulterer Jesus spoke about in Matthew 5:21-30. If you believe you’re not guilty of those sins, then you need to read that passage. Be aware: God sees our secret activities and knows fully our deepest and darkest thoughts. Paul knew himself and the rest of mankind, and it inspired him to write Romans 3:9-20 as he re ected on passages from the Psalms:

ere is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one. eir throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. e poison of vipers is on their lips. eir mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. eir feet are swi to shed blood; ruin and misery mark their ways, and the way of peace they do not know. ere is no fear of God before their eyes.

Jesus, the innocent and pure Lamb of God, gave his life for the people Paul was describing. In other words, he died for you and me and every sinner who has ever walked the face of the Earth, forever cementing his legacy of love as the greatest of all time.

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**New Route/Location** South Williamsport Park Complex | 545 E. Central Ave.

From E. Mountain Ave, follow E. Mountain Ave. until you reach E. Central Ave., turn left onto E. Central Ave.

Clinton County - July 3 | 10am - 1pm Clinton County Community Center | 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven

Recipients must be 60 years old or older (or will turn 60 by December 31, 2025) and live in Clinton or Lycoming County. Total household income is within the Income guidelines of up to $28,953 for 1 person in the household; or $39,128 for 2 people in the household.

There will be no application form this year, you will need to provide proof of age and residency (PA Drivers ID License, PA ID card) when you pick up your vouchers. Proxy forms will be available at all STEP Centers for Healthy Aging and the STEP, Inc. offices for those who are picking up vouchers for other eligible recipients who are unable to make the event. 4 proxies per person picking up.

Please visit www.stepcorp.org/VeggieVouchers for more information. For nutrition education, we ask SFMNP recipients to visit and watch this video: MyPlate for Older Adults | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku230kQlzqA

Recipients will receive a total of $25 to be used at local farmers’ markets during our in-person drive through distribution events in Lycoming and Clinton Counties. DO NOT MAIL

Williamsport Sun

June 14, 1950

Many Attracted to Local Drill of VFW Drum and Bugle Corps

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Parade-loving East End residents are treated once a week to a show staged at the Penn Street Armory by the Howard W. Kahler Post 844 VFW drum and bugle corps.

The 40-piece organization meets every Wednesday evening at the armory for drill practice. Before proceedings are long underway, a large crowd of youngsters and grown-ups appear to watch the show.

Delroy F. Wurster, drum major for the organization for the past 15 years, said the drum and bugle corps was estab-

lished in 1921 following World War I. At that time, there were approximately 16 men in the group. One of the original members, Harry M. Sobers, is still with the corps.

The drum and bugle corps is under the direction of Joseph Ray, 625 Green Street. In addition to the Wednesday drills, the group holds music practice on Thursday evenings at the Reno Post.

Since 1935 the corps has competed in various contests. It has won one state championship and has placed fourth in a national competition. At no time Mr. Wurster said, has the unit failed to win an award in competition.

CHANGING HEALTH CARE CHANGING LIVES

EVENTS

Touch a Truck

What: Touch a Truck hosted by Celebration Villa of Lewisburg. Bring the whole family and get hands on with your favorite emergency vehicles and more! Kids can climb, explore and meet the real-life heroes who operate them. Fire trucks, police cars and more. Games and face painting.

When: Thursday, June 19th, from 3-6 p.m.

Where: Celebration Villa of Lewisburg, 2421 Old Turnpike Rd., Lewisburg.

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

What: Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas.

Community Calendar

Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr. pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Friday, June 20, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Park Office in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Intro to Kayaking

What: Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and up. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Friday, June 20, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FURNITURE, LAMPS , RUGS, PICTURES, FLOWERS, ALL SEASONS DECOR, TOOLS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, SHELVINGS, EVERYTHING MUST GO

BUYOUTS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WELCOME

HOURS: TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10:00AM-5:00PM • 570-546- 0663 ~ Gift Cards Must be Used by the End of June ~

What: Join the park naturalist and learn about the work that the “CCC of Hyner Run” did in the 1930’s and 1940’s in the area, the culture in these camps, and how it prepared some to be well-disciplined World War II veterans. 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 community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool). Please bring a lawn chair.

When: Friday, June 20th, from 8-9 p.m.

Where: Hyner Run State Park, Amphitheater (by pool).

“CCC of Little Pine”

What: Join the park naturalist and learn about the work that the “CCC of Little Pine” did in the 1930’s and 1940’s in the area, the culture in these camps, and how it prepared some to be well-disciplined World War II veterans. 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 community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater.

When: Friday, June 20th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Little Pine State Park, Meet at Amphitheater.

Dinner and Band

What: Baked ziti or fish and GC & Company Band. Open to the public.

When: Friday, June 20th. Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and band from 8-11p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport.

Hike It Baby

What: Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. 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: Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Meet at the Lake Jean Beach House in Ricketts

Glen State Park.

Sound Bath at Adams Falls

What: Amy Houseknecht is offering a Sound Bath at Adams Falls. A sound bath near a waterfall offers numerous benefits, including stress reduction, mental clarity, and relaxation, promoting a calming effect on the nervous system. Participants will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Bring a blanket or chair. Registration required atevents.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, June 21, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Where: Park and meet at the Evergreen Parking Lot along Rt. 118 in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Grand Re-Opening

What: Grand re-opening of the Turbotville VFW. Open to the public.

When: Saturday, June 21st, from noon-3 p.m. Where: Turbotville VFW Post 8206, 4835 PA 54, Turbotville.

Planning, Planting and Caring for a Rose Garden

What: If you take good care of your roses, you can have blooms from early spring to late fall—learn the basics, common rose issues and how to solve those issues. Free.

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

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

Poust Family Reunion

What: Poust family reunion; W.B. McClellan & Mary Emma Polk descendants. Bring a covered dish to share. Local cemetery tour after lunch.

When: Sunday, June 22nd. Lunch at 1 p.m. Where: Gordner’s Church Pavilion, 68 Church Road, Unityville.

CHURCH EVENTS

CHURCH EVENTS...

Rummage Sale What: Rummage sale. When: Thursday, June 19th, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, June

PUBLIC AUCTION

ESTATE OF DANIEL R. COSTLEY 976 BUTLER HILL RD., KNOXVILLE, PA

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 • Starting 9:00am 12 MF tractors, skid loader , cars trucks, 2 motorcyles, shop tools, line of farm machinery , etc.

To view listing visit www.fraleyauction.com Live in-person & online bidding

Visit fraleylive week of sale for pictures & descriptions

John Deere Tractors, Case Pulling Tractor, Combine, Sprayer, Farm Machinery, Grain Bin of the late Jeff Foust Located on farm at 3185 Mexico Road, Milton, PA TUES EVE, JUNE 24, 2025 • STARTING 5:30pm (not many smalls - be on time )

Most Everything John Deere 8100, 4630; S670 combine, 4710 sprayer; Case 465 skid loader, CASE 970 PULLING TRACTOR (CASE PENDING REINSTATED )

Trucks-trailers-grain bin • full line of late model machinery

For full list see last weeks paper • Online & in-person bidding

Yard Sale

What: Yard sale.

When: Thursday, June 19th & Friday, 20th, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 21st, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, South Williamsport.

Randy Simpson in Concert

What: Randy Simpson in concert. Randy is from Carlisle area. A love offering will be taken up to help support Randy in his traveling to spread the gospel of Jesus.

When: Friday, June 20th, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rt. 118 Lairdsville.

Haddock Dinner

What: Haddock dinner: beer battered, breaded or baked, mac and cheese, harvard beets, stewed tomatoes, parsley potatoes, corn, green beans, a variety of homemade desserts. $16.00 eat in, $17.00 take out. $9.00 kids 6-12. Kids under 6 free.

When: Saturday, June 21st, from 4-7 p.m., or until sold out.

Where: Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, 143 School Ln., Lairdsville.

Worship Service

What: Worship service. Sermon Title: “God, the Three in One.”

When: Sunday, June 22nd, at 10 a.m., weekly. Inside sale, June 20th & 21st, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship

What: Sunday worship and hymn sing. Message by Pastor Aden Wertz. Celebrating 124 years of Worshiping Christ. Come as you are. Leave renewed.

When: Sunday, June 22nd, at 9:30 a.m.

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

Worship Service

What: Worship Service: The sermon will be: “Sometimes Swine are Smarter Than Humans.”

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

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

Worship Service

What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Sometimes Swine are Smarter Than Humans.”

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

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

MEETINGS

MEETINGS...

Legion Meetings

What: Legion meetings.

When: Saturday, June 21st. Active at 10 a.m., Home Association at 11 a.m.

Where: American Legion Post 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...

EVENTS

Lockport Drifters

What: Lockport Drifters playing bluegrass, folk & americana.

When: Friday, June 20th at 11 a.m.

Where: Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival, Quiet Oaks Campground, Crossforks.

Phil Reeder Solo Guitar

What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing acoustic eclectic.

When: Friday, June 20th at 5 p.m.

Where: Sentimental Journey Fly In Banquet, Piper Aviation Museum, 1 Piper Way, Lock Haven.

Lockport Drifters

What: Lockport Drifters playing bluegrass, folk & americana.

When: Saturday, June 21st at 12:45 p.m.

Where: Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival, Quiet Oaks Campground, Crossforks.

Phil Reeder Solo Guitar

What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing acoustic eclectic.

When: Saturday, June 21st at 7 p.m.

Where: Grand Central Beer Store Anniversary Celebration, 115 Take A Peek Rd, Avis.

41 Taylor Road, Millville, PA 17846

June

Admission FREE • 8´ Tables - $50

JUNE 16th -30th • $65/Cart Load

Annuals & Vegetables • Bagged Compost • Potting Soil*

Cash or Check Only • *Excludes Perennials, Soils, Succulents & Ferns Open Dawn ‘til Dusk • Mon. thru Sat. • No Sunday Sales!

27th & 28th, 2025

Warrior Run Area Fire Department Social Hall 188 White Deere Ave., Allenwood, PA 17810

Bring cartridges & related collectibles to buy, sell or trade! (Not a Gun Show, Don’t Bring em’)

Dealer Setup: Friday, 8am-9am • Friday, 9am-6 pm • Saturday, 8am-12pm

We have worked out special room rates available for Williamsport Cartridge Show attendees at The Best Western Plus Country Cupboard Inn 17701 Westbranch Hwy Lewisburg, PA 17837 Reservations need to be made by 5/26/2025

Contact: Mark Hollenbaugh 570-428-2880 • markhollenbaugh@yahoo.com

Best Western Plus Country Cupboard Inn 570-524-5500

Grillin’ Season

Howdy everyone! Happy summer. I can’t believe we have reached June already. It’s absolutely crazy how fast time is going. Before we know it, fireworks will be booming in the air; shortly after, pumpkins will be lit on front porches, and then we will be saying Merry Christmas to everyone we know. Phew. Take all that in. Makes my head spin.

This summer, let’s try to live in the moment. Well, instead of “moment,” my brain just typed, “Let’s try to live in the mountains.”

Well, wouldn’t that be nice! I’d do it. Ocean or mountain for me? Mountains, hands down. Whether you are vacationing in the mountains of Gatlinburg, TN, the beaches along the Carolina coasts, sandy white beaches of the Caribbean, heading out west to YEE HAW, or, like me, vacationing along the old Susquehanna River for two weeks over the fourth of July, make the best out of your summer. It is such a fun time of year. HOT, but fun.

We, and by we, I mean Chris. Hahaha! He loves cooking on our Blackstone

and is quite the grill master. I find the recipes, prepare them, and he cooks them. But now, Ty loves to cook on our Blackstone, too, and they sometimes have a polite dispute over who gets to cook on it for that meal. Not gonna lie; it’s nice for a change to let my boys take over and cook dinner. They love it as much as I do. Having two grill masters now? Pretty sweet.

For the past few years, we would take the Blackstone back and forth from the river, which kinda got to be a pain in the rear. Now that we had a shed to store stuff in, we knew getting one just to keep at the river would be ideal.

This year, we were blessed enough to have a friend who knew someone who was throwing out a Members Mark’s griddle, which is Sam’s Club version of their own Blackstone. The top was very rusted, but after some time cleaning it and treating/seasoning it, it ended up being the perfect addition to the lot this year. It looks almost brand new! It’s actually bigger than our Blackstone, too, which is perfect because we typically cook for larger

Andrea’s Home Cookin’…

Andrea McElroy

groups of people up there. The recipes you can do on a griddle are endless! We love trying new things. I wanted to share this recipe that we love making on our Blackstone for the kick-off to summer.

Happy grilling, everyone! Smash Burgers Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 6 slices American cheese

• 6 flour tortillas, street taco size

• Shredded lettuce

• (optional) other toppings: bacon, white onions, pickles

Directions:

Prep Burger Balls: Add ground beef, salt and pepper to bowl. Mix to combine. Divide into 6 equal-sized balls. Set aside.

Prep Other Ingredients: Make sure you have your tortillas and cheese, salt + pepper ready to bring to your Blackstone. Also make sure your other toppings are ready to go (shredded lettuce, cheese, pickles, ect.). The cook time goes super fast so having everything prepped is a must!

Cook Patties + Toast Tortillas: Preheat flat top griddle to a medium-high heat. Place balls on flat top. Using a burger press, slowly press down on

each ball to flatten until the patties are flattened as much as you possibly can. This will take 15-20 seconds per patty. Let sit and cook for the next 40 seconds (feel free to season patties at this point if you want). Flip and immediately add a slice of cheese to each – this is also when you will put the tortillas on the cook top. Close lid (if you don’t have one it’s okay) and let burgers cook approx. 2 minutes. Open lid and flip tortillas. Use spatula to lift patties up and place on top of toasted tortilla. Transfer to plate.

Finish Building Taco: Add shredded lettuce, condiments, and pickles. Feel free to also add bacon and thin white onion if you want. YUM!

BLOWOUT SALE

Hitting the Books: Weird Words from Worthy Works

By Joseph W. Smith III

Ernest Hemingway. Randy Wayne White. Doc Savage. John Buchan. Eliza Lucas Pinckey.

These are some recent reads as your Webb Weekly wordsmith works his way towards 1,000 books in retirement (currently at 759 titles, yay).

Since that’s where I get most of the oddball vocab in these columns, I thought I’d share a few new finds from the last several weeks.

But first, a note about some of those names:

* Doc Savage is a whiz-bang superhero in Depression-era pulp adventures produced by the prolific pen of one Kenneth Robeson (pen-name of Lester Dent). There were nearly 200 of these outlandish tales, the first half of which were reissued as handsome paperbacks in the 1960s and 1970s. I fell in love with them in adolescence and, having slowly collected all 96, I try to read one every couple of months. They’re not exactly great literature, but … “what one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever” (Mary Jo Putney).

farmer in South Carolina, Eliza Lucas Pinckney pioneered indigo as a key cash crop in the American colonies. Her story is told in Natasha Boyd’s fictionalized Indigo Girl and in Margaret F. Pickett’s fascinating 2018 bio.

* As for John Buchan — where do even I start? A virtual Renaissance man, he fought during World War I; served in Parliament and the British diplomatic corps; worked as a church official, lawyer and publisher; became the first Baron Tweedsmuir; and penned over 100 books. One of my go-to writers, Buchan is best known for his five-novel series about British spy and adventurer Richard Hannay, the first of which — 1915’s The Thirty-Nine Steps — has been adapted four times for the screen … not to mention dozens of stage and radio versions.

* White was covered in last week’s Webb; dig it up if you can!

Now about those words:

Brad (BRAD, noun) - I know, I know — it’s just a plain old-fashioned male name; but I was surprised to learn that brad is also a common noun. As Wikipedia puts it: “Brads are small, thin, tapered nails with a lip or projection to

* An 18th-century wife, mother and

See WEIRD WORDS on Page 28

BBQ COOKOUT

WEIRD WORDS

one side rather than a full head.”

Whatever the antonym is for handyman, that would be me — a guy who once tried to remove two of his own fingers using a snowblower as the surgical instrument (happily, this operation was not successful). So perhaps lots of other folks already knew brad; but it was new to me, along with brattice, another construction term having to do with walls — often inside a mine.

Chuck-a-luck (CHUK-uh-luk, noun) - From Dictionary.com: “a game played with three dice at which the players bet that a certain number will come up on one die, that the three dice will total a certain number, or that the total will be an odd number, even number, a high number, or a low number.” Also called birdcage or sweat rag, it is — again per Wikipedia — derived from an ancient Chinese game called sic bo.

Conglobate (con-GLOW-bate, verb)

- To form into a ball. Also styled conglobe. (Noun form: conglobation.)

Ghazal (GAH-zell, noun) - Also spelled ghazel, this is “an Arabic love poem with a recurring rhyme and a limited number of stanzas” (Collins). Memsahib (noun) - This word is used repeated in Hemingway’s Green Hills of Africa — the nonfiction account of

a 1933 safari by the writer and his second wife, Pauline. As it happens, this somewhat common Hindi term therein exclusively refers to her. The venerable American Heritage Dictionary has its actual definition thus: “used formerly in colonial India as a respectful address for a European woman.” Which is odd because the book takes place in Africa; and of course, Pauline was — like Papa himself — American. This word combines ma’am and the Arabic sahib (meaning “master”) There are numerous ways to pronounce it, with sources disagreeing on which is preferred: MEM-sa-eeb; MEM-sahb; or -hib; or -heeb. My own brain always heard a stress on the final syllable when reading — but I don’t see that as an option in my dictionaries….

Pigboat(PIG-bote, noun) - Early 20th-century slang for a submarine — perhaps derived from vessel’s shape. So I don’t know if any of this makes you feel smarter; nor am I sure if reading John Buchan would do that either. I mean, you learn a lot from him; but it’s kind of intimidating to be in the hands of a man who knew and accomplished so much.

Try 39 Steps, Mr. Standfast or John Macnab if you want a window into his wondrous world.

Centers for Healthy Aging

Let’s do Lunch!

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

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

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

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

Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!

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

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

Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573

Centers for Healthy Aging

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593

Save the date for these upcoming events!

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

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

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

www.stepcorp.org/Center-Calendars

For a full listing of activities held at each center, scan the QR code or visit www.stepcorp.org/Center-Calendars

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

June 23

Breaded fish square, sandwich roll, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, creamy coleslaw

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with ham, salami, & cheese, pepper slaw, fresh cantaloupe

June 30

Centers Closed Veggie Vouchers

June 24

Alpine hamburger with hamburger roll, molasses baked beans, Catalina vegetable blend, baked custard

Lighter Fare

Sliced ham & Swiss, rye bread, spicy mustard, Mandarin oranges, tomato & cucumber salad

July 1

Centers Closed Veggie Vouchers

June 25

Baked goulash, glazed carrot coins, buttered green beans, fresh peach

Lighter Fare

Honey mustard chicken wrap with lettuce leaf, fresh watermelon, broccoli salad, fresh apple

July 2

Centers Closed Veggie Vouchers

June 26

Teriyaki beef with broccoli, Asian vegetable blend, buttered rice, tomato & cucumber salad

Lighter Fare

Chicken salad, watermelon, pepper slaw, wrap, fresh banana

July 3

Centers Closed Veggie Vouchers

June 27

Memphis pork loin, barley pilaf, candied sweet potatoes, pineapple, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Chicken fajita wrap, corn & black bean salad, fresh watermelon, chocolate chip cookie

July 4

Centers Closed Holiday

Brothers Fitzgerald and Lucus, born

LITTLE LEAGUE

WORLD SERIES JOB FAIR

LITTLE LEAGUE

LITTLE LEAGUE

PART-TIME TEMPORARY PURCHASING

WORLD SERIES JOB FAIR

This position is expected to be a 3 - month position from June - August 2025. This PART-TIME TEMPORARY position would be excellent for college students pursuing a Business/Finance degree looking for a summer job that will provide a great start to their career. Training is provided and we will work with your schedule!

Shipping and Receiving Clerk (May – September)

Series positions from 8/13 - 8/24 include:

In-Person – South Williamsport, PA

WORLD SERIES JOB FAIR

LITTLE LEAGUE

• Laundry/Housekeeping

Come be part of the fun and join our team!

WORLD SERIES JOB FAIR

• Shuttle Driver Event Staff (1 st, 2nd, & 3 rd shift)

Come be part of the fun and join our team!

part of the fun and join our team!

• Retail Staff

Little League® International is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our team on a part-time temporary basis with a flexible start date from May 19th through September 5th, 2025, to provide coverage for a leave of absence The hours are Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and earns $15 per hour with the possibility of longer hours as needed.

Little League International in Williamsport, PA is looking to hire a PART-TIME TEMPORARY Purchasing Administrative Support employee to join our Purchasing team. This PART-TIME TEMPORARY non-exempt position has 21-35 flexible work hours of Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position earns a competitive pay rate of up to $15/hour commensurate with skills and experience. A background check is provided and required for this position.

Temporary World Series positions from 8/13 - 8/24 include:

ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

In this very active role, you will assist with the overall operations of the Shipping & Receiving Department and play a vital part by managing incoming and outgoing shipments, organizing inventory, and maintaining accurate records. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a shipping and receiving environment and would be a great fit for a college student.

• Laundry/Housekeeping

Temporary World Series positions from 8/13 - 8/24 include:

Series positions from 8/13 - 8/24 include: Laundry/Housekeeping

• Rec Hall Attendants

• Laundry / Housekeeping

• Shuttle Driver

Duties May Include:

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

• Inspect and verify the quality and quantity of goods received and shipped.

• Shuttle Driver

• Maintain inventory and storage organization in the warehouse.

Located in South Williamsport, PA, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 75+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

• Event Staff (1 st, 2nd, & 3rd shift)

• Prepare and pack items for shipment, including labeling correctly and arranging for carrier pickup

• Assist in loading and unloading goods from trucks.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Retail Staff

• Administrative duties as assigned

• Assist with any other general mailroom and warehouse duties as required. Qualifications:

• Assist with entering details into multiple tracking spreadsheets

• Rec Hall Attendants

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• Valid driver's license required.

• Assist with reviewing invoices and updating the purchasing system to include any discrepancies or input landed cost

• Shuttle Driver Event Staff (1 st, 2nd, & 3rd shift)

• Event Staff (1st, 2nd & 3rd shift)

+ years old and pass required background checks.

• Retail Staff

• Retail Staff

• Monitoring the requisitions email Inbox

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations is a plus but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!

• Handling office supply needs for several departments

Applicants must be 16+ years old and pass required background checks.

• File completed purchase order documentation

• This role uses shipping and receiving equipment, forklifts, pallet trucks, hand carts, computers, packing tape machines, calculators, and postage scales and machines.

• Process purchase requisitions

June 14th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM

When:

• Rec Hall Attendants

• Rec Hall Attendants years old and pass required background checks. June 14th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM June 21th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM , June 25th, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM

• Act as purchasing receiver of products

• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.)

- Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM

• Ability to stand on feet for prolonged periods, and bend, stoop, and kneel.

• Must have strong communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Possess basic mathematical skills.

June 21th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM

- Saturday, June 21th, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM

Applicants must be 16+ years old and pass required background checks.

• Track fulfillment of all purchase orders to ensure the delivery of desired goods/ services are timely and are in correct pricing/quantities without sacrificing quality in meeting the organization’s needs.

To apply and learn more, please visit www.LittleLeague.isolvedhire.com or scan the QR code below All positions are subject to background checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED

June 25th, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM

When: - Sat., June 21st, 2025 • 12PM -3PM - Wed., June 25th, 2025 • 4PM -7PM Where: LLWS Hiring Center (John W. Lundy Little League Conference Center) 245 Route 15 Highway, South Wiliamsport, PA 17702

- Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM

• Possess adaptability to learn new software

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel.

• Willingness to work in dual computer systems

• Attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team.

Where: LLWS Hiring Center (John W. Lundy Little League Conference Center) 245 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA 17702

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with various departments and Regions

• Must have detailed knowledge of purchasing concepts

• Possess strong analytical skills

• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent math and negotiation skills.

• Must be process-oriented, but willing to take on a variety of tasks

• Live within commuting distance to Williamsport, PA 17701

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable experience in a purchasing/finance role or purchasing education in lieu of experience.

• Must have detailed knowledge of purchasing concepts

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE- ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.

Sing Along Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association and Covenant Café in Lock Haven

The Longest Day is an Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser typically held on or near the Summer Solstice, the lightest and the longest day of the year. Its purpose is to shed light on the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease, to raise awareness, and to also raise funds to fight this devastating disease. Longest Day participants raise funds through

any activity of their choice on a day that works for them, and this year’s event will take place at Covenant United Methodist Church in Lock Haven on Sunday, June 22nd, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The participants of the Covenant Café, an early-stage Alzheimer’s activity group, have chosen to host a singalong as their fundraising activity for

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the past four years. The Twisted Racquet Tears, a local string band comprised of seniors, offer their talents for free on a Sunday afternoon to play and sing for the public while raising money for this important cause through a free-will offering. The Twisted Racquet Tears are also the “house band” for the Music Jam held the first and third Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the

Clinton County Community Center for Healthy Aging in Lock Haven. The core group of the band met over twenty years ago while playing racquetball (hence the name) and added members to the band throughout the years. Current members include Bruce Wooley, Jim Gregory, and George Stefanski, all on guitar, Rose Reeder on bass, and Diana Andrus on mandolin. The band plays a variety of genres, including rock ‘n roll, country, gospel, folk, songs from the 40s and 50s, and original tunes. Lyrics to the songs are projected on a screen or the wall so that everyone can sing along.

The Alzheimer’s Association also sponsors an Alzheimer’s Support Group in Clinton County for families and other caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m., also at Covenant Church. The support group has been in existence since the mid-80s and is facilitated by Fran Decker, a retired social worker. It was at one of those meetings in 2016 that a caregiver asked if there were any groups for people living with Alzheimer’s. The facilitator inquired with the Alzheimer’s Association and learned about the Memory Café program. The Alzheimer’s Association provided a guidebook on establishing such a program. Covenant United Methodist Church offered a space to hold the sessions, which then became the Covenant Café.

Covenant Café participants meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Tuesday from 1-3 p.m.) at the church to engage in various social, physical, and educational activities to help keep seniors with early-stage memory loss active and involved in the community. Although it is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association as part of their Memory Café program and held in other communities across the

state and country, it is run entirely by volunteers. The program also relies on people from the community with various skills to do special presentations, crafts, and physical activities. New volunteers and guest presenters are always welcome. You can contact Fran Decker, Covenant Café Coordinator, at 570-263-2084 or 570-7484302 to find out how to get involved. Families can also contact Decker to enroll their loved ones with memory loss in the program.

RIDDELL PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, June 28th, 9:00am 454 Log Cabin Road Unityville Pa 17774

9 a.m.- Very Clean Household items including good clean furniture, pyrex glassware, flat screen tv, misc. Collectibles, framed art, outdoor patio furniture, vintage hand tools, butter churn, and more. Large Collection of cast iron pcs. including multiple Griswold and Wagner. Very nice Griswold #12 with fire ring, waffle makers, griddles with bails and a large amount of frying pans.

*****Saturday September 7th 9 a.m. ***** *1 East Park Street Hughesville Pa 17737* (Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)

Because people living with dementia have changes in behavior, cognition, and relationships, which can lead to social isolation and depression, participation in the Covenant Café can provide many benefits, including mental stimulation, support, a sense of purpose and normalcy, and, most importantly, fun.

Donations for the Longest Day fundraiser can be made on the day of the Sing Along at the church or mailed to the Covenant Café, C/O Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 West Main Street, Lock Haven, 17745. Checks should be made payable to the “Alzheimer’s Association.” Proceeds from the fundraiser are used to ensure access to quality care and support for dementia patients, to advance research, and provide advocacy.

9:30- approx 40 Firearms to be mixed in: Ruger M77 .257 Roberts, Winchester 30 wcf mod 94, mod 1898 30/40 Krag, Marlin 336 35 Rem., H&R .280, .223, .22 Hornet, Remington 7600 .308, Springfield .222, Russian 762, Several .22’s and shotguns, Flintlock .45 cal, savage .17hmr, Winchester 37A .20ga, Thompson contender Barrels, reloading dies, case tumbler, ammo, and more!! These are very well kept furnishings, for pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518. We Hope To See You There!!!!

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

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

Terms: No buyers premium, cash, or good pa check, credit cards with 3.5% loss, buying as is where is, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material. For any questions or showing please contact Levi at 570-560-9543

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit Will Visit Central PA

Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing over three million veterans’ wreaths at over 4,909 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day. However, the work to recognize our nation’s veterans, military families, active duty servicemembers is a yearlong effort. WAA is proud to announce that as part of its yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their

families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make a stop in multiple towns on June 17-June 29, 2025 to share this mission with the community.

The stops will take place at:

– Wednesday, June 18th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville – Friday, June 20th, 1-7 p.m., Waltmart, Montoursville – Sunday, June 22nd, 1-7 p.m., Gamble Farm

Inn, Jersey Shore

– Wednesday, June 25th, 1-7 p.m., Hampton Inn, 140 Via Bella St. Williamsport – Friday, June 27th, 1-7 p.m., Muncy Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy – Satuday, June 28th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Post 251, 185 Broad St., Montgomery – Sunday, June 29th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sam’s Club, Muncy

The MEE will be free and open to the public locally .

“ The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who have served and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Karen Worcester, Executive Director.

“The Mobile Education Exhibit provides the unique opportunity for communities

to come together and share the stories of those who served and sacrificed. Through our partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the Exhibit also serves as an official ‘Welcome Home’ location for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans.”

The MEE achieves this goal by bringing the local community, veterans, active-duty military and their families together through interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories. The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans.

When the MEE pulls into the area, all veterans, active-duty military, their fam-

garden tools. Home also has a nice yard with access at the rear of the property via an alley. Property would be a great family starter home or one for a person with mobility issues. East Lycoming school district! Terms: $7,000 real estate property deposit required day of auction, with good PA check or certified funds payable to Marquette’s Auction Marketing, balance at closing within 60 days of sale date. 4% buyer’s premium to be added to the purchase price of real estate. Real estate is sold “as-is” & is subject to owner confirmation. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material. Inspections may be done prior to auction at potential buyer’s expense. Real estate to be sold @ 11 am on Saturday, June 28th.

100 Pcs. Carnival Glass-Antiques-Antique & Modern Furniture-Appliances-Mowers-Wrought Iron Patio Sets-Armstrong Print-Canning Jars-Arts & Crafts Supplies-Swimming PoolElectric Piano-Linens-C.I. Frypans-Sports & Nascar Memorabilia-Lawn & Garden EquipmentTools-Handicap Equipment-Christmas Decs-Costume Jewelry-New Ladies Clothing-Quilts SPECIAL NOTE: All items will be offered through the tag sale on Thursday & Friday, except for the real estate. All items left over from the tag sale will be auctioned off on Saturday along with the real estate. Hours 9-4 daily or by appointment only! All items priced & sold as-is with no warranties applied. Terms—Cash or good PA check only, ID required. Updated info & pics @ marquetteauctions.com, auctionzip.com ID1907 or GoToAuction.com ID6181. Owners not responsible for accidents. Selling the real estate & contents for the Estate of Gloria D. Aderhold. Kim Barto & Dave Bender co-executors;

ilies, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour, and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers. ey can also share more about the national nonpro t, and the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities year-round. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans, and other interested groups are urged to come, ask questions, share stories, and experience this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

You can sponsor a veteran’s wreath anytime to support the local WAA program at for $17 at www.wreathacrossamerica.org/ PA0586. Each sponsorship goes toward a live, balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest

on Saturday, December 13, 2025, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. About Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonpro t organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, which was begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. e organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

For more information or to sponsor a wreath, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

KREMSER ASSOCIATES LLC

CATALOGED 600 LOT POST WAR LIONEL

TRAIN AUCTION

We will be selling from the Montour DeLong Fair Building, Located at 5848 Broadway Road [Washingtonville], Danville, Pa. 17821

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025

STARTING AT 8:00am

Post War O & HO Gauge Lionel Train Collection COLLECTION CONSISTING of: Steam & Diesel Engines

Large Selection of Rolling Stock w/ Many Hard to Find Pieces Buildings and Operating Units Track & Accessories & Go With Items

FOR PHOTOS & CATALOG Go To: weaversauctionservice.com Or Contact Auction Service

Former TCA Member Lifelong Train Collection Auction! Post War with some Pre War Train Engines, Cars, Buildings, Track, and Other Train Items.

IN PERSON BIDDING TERMS: Cash & Carry - No Buyers Premium Charged

ONLINE BIDDING & TERMS: Online Bidding will be Available through weaversauctionservice.com or weaversauctionservice.hibid.com. 10% Buyers premium for online bidding. No buyers premium for in person bidding. Shipping is available with a minimum charge of $20 per lot shipping and handling. Shipping charge will be based on package size, weight, shipping distance, materials, and processing fees. Shipping invoices will be sent via paypal for cost of items plus cost of shipping. Any questions call David Weaver at 570-713-9942.

In Person Bidding. Preview will be Saturday June 21st from 6:30am-8:00am at

AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810 570-713-9942 or Office: 570-538-2227

PA#AU002180-L

PICTURES: Auctionzip.com #2189 & GoToAuctions # 4136

PENSION, 401-K and IRA ROLLOVERS

Re-Wearing Your Wedding Dress

raditionally, a wedding dress was seen as a precious item that you wore for one day only before putting it in a box to safely stow away in the attic for future generations. Here recently, we’ve seen changing attitudes toward bridal gowns, from the “trash the dress” trend to wearing multiple looks on the big day to having several receptions in various locations depending on where family and friends live with looks to match. Nowadays, the tide toward wedding dresses is turning against the wear-it-once-and-done bridal gowns. With wedding season in full swing, let’s look at ways you can re-wear or re-use your wedding dress here this summer and in years to come.

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One irrevocable way to extend the life of your wedding dress is by dying it. Taking your white dress and reinventing it as a pink, blue, yellow, or purple dress gives you a unique special occasion frock to wear as a guest at future weddings or for any black-tie affair. There are even specialized companies like Renegade Bridal that offer professional dying services for wedding gowns. I also love the idea of going in the complete opposite direction and dying your dress black or having an

ombre effect created for some extra drama on a full, floor-length skirt. Depending on your fabric and embellishments, it’s definitely best to leave dye work to a professional. You may be able to get away with a DIY project only if your dress is a simple, minimal design made with natural fibers that are more absorbent and readily take to dye. In addition to dying, you can also have your wedding dress altered to make it more wearable. Unlike alterations for the right fit, post-nuptial changes can range from shortening the skirt/removing the train, simplifying details like lace or beading, recutting the neckline, or even converting the overall dress into a matching set or separates of a top and skirt. There aren’t many times in life when a full gown is required, so you may find that hacking off the skirt to a midi or knee length can extend the life of your dress beyond your big day. A professional should again handle any further modifications. A seasoned seamstress will be able to help you reconfigure your dress and may even have ideas the on the best and most realistic redesigns.

Upcycling or repurposing your wedding dress is another option for getting more use out of your gown. Services like Un-

Preview Mon., June 23, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Auction ends Wed., June 25, 2025 soft close starting at 7:00 PM

Removal will be Fri., June 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 6:00PM

Location: 12362 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run (Lycoming County), PA 17771 Bring any necessary tools, equipment and personnel for removal. e late Gary Abernatha worked as a talented mechanic who served many local dealerships. Gary completed his career as a self-employed mechanic at home for the last 20 years. Gary purchased high end quality tools along with shop diagnostic equipment. His mainstay was Snap-On,

with

Co.), PA 17754

to Scott Younkin 570-323-9011 for information

box The Dress provide custom designs to transform your dress into a variety of alternative garments and items. You can have the filigree from your neckline applied to a handbag, have your train made into a table runner, take material from your dress, and have a christening gown fashioned. You can also create keepsakes, like ornaments, cufflinks, or jewelry. If you have an embroidered or detailed overlay or veil, consider applying that decoration over a more everyday garment, like a denim jacket or patchwork over a cardigan or t-shirt, for an eclectic nod to your daily uniform. But, be warned, upcycling/ repurposing will involve major deconstruction of your dress. Sure, dying and alterations are also big changes, but the in-

tegrity of your original dress will be somewhat, if not completely, compromised. If your big day was more on the casual side aesthetically speaking, and you donned a simple, non-floor length dress, you may be able to re-wear it without any changes to the color or silhouette. Style your wedding look as you would any little white dress. Flat sandals, tote bag, rounded sunnies, and a straw hat for summer days. Drape a cashmere sweater around your shoulders with pearls and pumps for a dressier feel. Contrast the romance of your frock with some cowboy boots and a denim jacket for afternoon adventuring come autumn — style with tights and a turtleneck for cold-weather wear. Don’t be afraid to experiment with layering, both

under and over top of your dress, and feel free to dress things down with sneakers and simple accessories.

A growing number of brides are breaking with tradition by skipping the big white dress and buying dresses of all shapes, colors, and sorts with the intention of re-wearing them for future occasions. Designers like Simone Rocha and Erdem offer dresses just as romantic as the standard white gown but are much more versatile for re-wear while costing about the same as a bridal dress. And even if you do splurge on a designer, wear-again dress, you may still want to have it reworked or altered post-ceremony in order to wear it again. Whether you go with a big, poufy white gown or a fun and flirty number,

for any alterations, try to have a solid vision of what you want before taking it to a professional. Communicate with your seamstress/dressmaker/dye service and be clear that they understand what you’re asking for. Check in with them as often as you feel comfortable doing so and have a clear plan of what they will do before color is applied or any seams are ripped. Your wedding gown should be a fairy tale dress on the day of and forever after, not a nightmare.

Speaking of nightmares, consider your dress for a costume! Vampire bride, Frankenstein’s bride, undead bride. You can rewear your dress this Halloween with a wig and some spooky makeup; no alterations needed!

Our now annual Bottled Water Donation Campaign for our Fire Departments: Last year resulted in over 500 cases of water donated to 42 different fire departments! CALLING OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES TO JOIN IN!!

Drop off your donations of bottled water to your local Fire Department and Post to FB! Tag that Fire Department and #HydrateOurHeroes to motivate others also! Or purchase cases of water, contact us to add it to our inventory. We’ll promote your business for the donation!

Monday-Friday

TICKET EXCHANGES

CUTTERS CARVINGS

A Weekly Look At The Williamsport Crosscutters Compiled by the Cutters’ Media Relations Dept.

Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6 & June 8 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 office at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done over the phone or online. The box office 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 10 a.m. until the 7th inning. Fans with questions can call (570) 326-3389.

FIRST-EVER DRONE SHOW JUNE 26

On June 26, the Cutters will feature the area’s first-ever Drone Show! After the game between the Cutters and State College Spikes, over 100 illuminated, synchronized, and choreographed drones will take to the sky over Journey Bank Ballpark and put on a show complete with pyrotechnics and music. The show is sponsored by Journey Bank and 93.3 WBZD and will be put on by Celebration Skyworx of Slatington, PA.

ANNUAL CUTTERS 5K SET FOR JUNE 28

The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with Hope Enterprises, will be holding the Annual Cutters 5K on Saturday, June 28 at Journey Bank Ballpark at

Historic Bowman Field. The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m. with registration open at 8 a.m. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the final sprint around the field on the stadium’s warning track. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to take part in the event. All proceeds from this year’s event benefit the Hope Foundation. Registration is $25 per person. Online registration is available at FalconRaceTiming. com (click on REGISTRATION). Entry forms and more information can be found by visiting crosscutters.com or the Crosscutters offices at Journey Bank Ballpark.

NEW ROSTER ADDITIONS

The Williamsport Crosscutters recently made the following roster moves:

– June 6 – Added RHP Tyler Dietz (Florida Tech), RHP Sam Swygert (Georgia Tech), LHP Easton Davies Salt Lake CC, LHP Jared Ure (Oral Roberts University & OF Armani Newton (Bethune-Cookman University)

– June 7 – Added LHP Hayden Smith (University of Kentucky)

– June 8 – Added C Christan Reyes (Desert Oasis High School)

– June 11 – RHP Tyler Boudreau (Texas Tech) removed from the roster CUTTERS PROMO SCHEDULE FULL

5:00 PM

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

Antiques / Collectibles / Modern Household Furnishings / David Armstrong prints & others

5:00 – or there ‘bouts-(Outback): Misc Box Lots – Hand Tools – Garden Tools – Misc. Furniture & Much More

5:30 –or there ‘bouts- (Main Hall): – David Armstrong Prints – Usual Assortment of Kitchen Housewares – Vintage glassware & cookwares – CI Fry pans – Pyrex Dishes & MUCH MORE

6:30 - Furniture:– Bedroom Sets – Dining Room furnishings – Stands & MUCH MORE

Auctioneer Note: Dora, Mary Lou Vandine & Nancy Boyer have downsized, this is the second auction of household contents. 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 06/21/25. “NO BUYER’S PREMIUM”. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material.

OF FUN

The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced their 2025 promotional schedule. Promotional highlights include:

– Post-Game Fireworks every Saturday (June 14, July 5, & 19, August 9 & 30)

– Entertainment by the Phillie Phanatic (June 18), ZOOperstars (July 6), Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act (July 17) and live Pro Wrestling matches plus an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer, Mr. USA, Tony Atlas (July 18)

– Blue & White Football Night (July 24) with Penn State ticket giveaways every inning

– Special theme jerseys this season will feature; Cutter’s Director of Smiles, Rhashan (July 1), a tribute to Ugly Christmas Sweaters (July 25) and Cutter’s mascot Boomer (August 10)

– Pin Giveaways (June 19, August 8 & 21)

– Cutters Cruise Giveaway (August 7) Visit crosscutters.com for full promotional schedule information.

BEWARE

OF THIRD-PARTY TICKET

SELLING WEBSITES

Be sure you are buying tickets DIRECTLY from the Williamsport Crosscutters. There are literally dozens of resale sites online that try to make you think you are actually 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 office, or call us at (570)326-3389 for the

guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind!

UPCOMING GAMES

Wednesday, June 18 vs. Frederick Keys – 6:35 p.m.

– Phillie Phanatic Appearance. Presented by Eat & Run Restaurant & Catering, FastBridge Fiber, Susquehanna Trailways & WILQ.

– Wing Wednesday. Try our new boneless wing special every Wednesday. Thursday, June 19 vs. Frederick Keys – 6:35 p.m.

– Championship Pin Giveaway. Presented by Pin Queen Productions. First 1,000 fans.

– Knoebels Kids Night. The first 200 kids age 12 and under get a free Knoebels Bargain Night ticket.

– Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy $4 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till 8pm.

– Thank-You Thursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton Patriot & MSG Sean Thomas Foundation. Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & active-duty military with ID. Offer only available in-person at the Cutters box office.

Tuesday, June 24 vs. State College Spikes –6:35 p.m.

– Hersheypark Kids Night. The first 300 kids age 12 & under get a free ticket to visit Hersheypark.

– $2 Tuesday. Enjoy $2 hot dogs, peanuts, bottled water & more all night long.

– BOGO Ticket Tuesday. Presented by GIANT. Show your GIANT card – OR your digital card in the GIANT app at the box office for buy one get one free Stadium Reserved tickets.

GUN AUCTION

The Roving Sportsman… Summer Is Finally Here!

By Jon Pries

Ifondly recall my early years growing up in northern Lycoming County. Hours upon untold hours were spent outside — shing, hunting, hiking, exploring, and watching the wonders of nature unfold time and time again. Great memories were formulated, and it was a very healthy environment to spend those youthful years. No cell phone. No video games. No headset, so you could listen to music and block out the wonderful sounds of nature. Heck, we even engaged in actual conversations with people rather than texting them! ey were simpler times, for sure, but really, there is no real reason not to return to them now.

Today, the world is a much more complicated place, with political divides tearing at us, increased use of recreational drugs destroying lives all across the country, and folks just seem to be more opinionated and unwilling to be open-minded when discussing issues. We are constantly being bombarded by text messages and calls on our cell phones, posts on Facebook, and a continual ow of tweets and instant messages, creating the perpetual interruptions that we have, unfortunately, accepted as “just the way life is” today.

I say, “No!” ere is absolutely no reason to not turn o the cell phone, close the laptop, resist texting, and just get outside for a hundred good reasons. Take a long hike (or even a short walk in the woods), hang a trail cam-

era or tree stand, go shing along a remote mountain stream, or take a child for a walk and share with them the woodsmanship skills that you have taken for granted for all these years, thus helping them to understand and learn to enjoy the wonders of nature. Yes, we can return to these simpler times. As you do so, there are several things to keep in mind. With the advanced technology that has occurred over the years and increased awareness of health and nutrition concerns, there are a number of steps you can take to prepare yourself for a safer and more enjoyable day outdoors. Whether you are headed outside for a few hours or an allday adventure, you shouldn’t leave the house without a backpack or fanny pack. e items you carry with you will be up to you, but here are a few suggestions:

Tick tweezers: Lately, there has been a great barrage of the “latest and greatest method” to remove a tick from your skin once it has become attached.

ere is the use of Vaseline, a dab of gasoline on a Q-tip or covering the pest with peppermint oil. None of these are recommended by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). e one and only conclusive way that they suggest is to use ne-pointed tweezers. Clasp the body of the tick in the tweezers and pull out — s-l-o-w-l-y. e tick will detach itself and can then be disposed of properly. Any of the other methods may cause the tick to expel some of its saliva, which may carry any of

a number of diseases, such as Lyme disease. These tweezers should be available at your local drugstore.

Snake bite kit: This is the time of year when snakes are out of their dens and traveling for food and can often be seen near water. In our area, the two venomous snakes that you may encounter are the copperhead and the timber rattler. Both species would rather crawl away and be left alone, but if you encounter one unexpectedly or it feels threatened, you could have a problem. Snake bite kits should be available at your local sporting goods store or online. It would be wise to review the use of these kits via a YouTube video, and definitely discuss its use with your family doctor, and follow their recommendations.

Water and energy bars: Two bottles of water and a couple of breakfast or energy

bars will stave off dehydration or give you a needed boost if you are out and about for an extended amount of time. In recent years, staying hydrated has been the topic of many articles and conversations that should be heeded.

Emergency Notification: OK, here is where I say it is a good idea to have your cell phone — but I mean, have it with you, but you don’t need to turn it on! With the constant addition of new cell phone towers everywhere you look, you will probably be able to connect with a friend or 911, if the need arises, from almost anywhere you are these days. Consider packing along a whistle as a backup means of signaling for help if you need to. These are some basics to consider but don’t hesitate to add a few personal items or first aid products — just in case.

As spring rolls to an end and summer approaches I find myself on the lookout for the new additions to our local wildlife populations.

As usual, one of the first to show up are fawn deer, and over the past couple of weeks, I am finally starting to see a fawn or two each week in my travels. What’s interesting, too, is that I frequently spot adult deer standing in fields or crossing the road right in front of me, and this is happening at almost any time of the day or evening.

the lookout for come spring is our black bear. Bears have been holing up all winter in dens, but come spring, new food sources are becoming available, and males, especially, are on the move. Females are denned up with their newborns, but come spring, they are out and about as well.

Like a lot of our wildlife, spring and early summer is when the new young move about, and litter sizes can range from 1-5, but three is probably the most common.

I’m sure some folks are not at all interested in sighting a black bear, but they are captivating and interesting critters to spot.

Another wild game animal I’m on the lookout for is the turkey. A hen turkey will spend about 28 days on her nest site, and the poults will hatch around early June. On some occasions, some poults may not hatch until further into the summer. As usual, I’ve been catching sight of mature turkeys quite frequently over the past few weeks, but I’ve yet to spot a brood of youngsters following a hen. Of course, much of the reason for not seeing those young turkeys is the high grass and other cover that makes spotting a young bird next to impossible.

Another game animal I am always on

Sure, I would rather catch sight of them somewhere other than in my driveway or walking by my front door in broad daylight. Another place that’s not exactly ideal for a bear sighting is at your bird feeder in your backyard. I’ve had bears show up in all of these spots. Come spring and early summer, you never know where they might show up. Several years ago, I photographed a bear up a tree that had just run across the parking lot at the Muncy Hospital. The Game Commission had to come and remove it

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plenty of room for a garden or for animals in a nice remote neighborhood just minutes from route 220, this property has a lot of protentional as a home or for an investment!! Look In!!

For more info or to see property call Amy Probst @ 570-367-0052 or Elmer Lapp @ 570-660-3489

TERMS; Auction starting at 10:00 Am w/household items, Real Estate sold as is at 12:00 Pm, 3% buyers premium will be charged on Real Estate, $10,000.00 Deposit required on auction day with the balance paid within 45 days, Transfer taxes will be split between buyer & seller, Realtor participation welcome, call for details

Contents: Kitchen Table and chairs, Bedroom suite, Wicker furniture, and more misc. furniture, Misc. Antiques; NYCS Railroad lanterns, USA Buck knife, some cast Iron pieces, Hammarlund Hamm Radio set, Telegraph clickers, Corn Sheller and more Assortment of tools: 10” Chicago Electric Table saw, Air compressor, Ladders, extension cords, Wrenches all the usual hand tools, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers and etc. 2-Troybilt Rototillers, Craftsman push mower, garden

Lots of Household stuff; Pots and Pans,

Wheelchair (like new) old

and

Chest, bedroom Furniture, Chairs, Lamps, Pictures, Electric stair lift, Kitchen utensils,

Note: This is a very brief description watch for future ads as we are still going through things, it will not be a long auction but will have a god variety of furniture and older things,

Outdoors with Ken Hunter…

Ken Hunter

from a tree next to the highway. Spring, of course, offers a lot of new food sources, such as an assortment of wild berries, but guess what else might attract them? Your bird feeder. In years past, we always put out a couple of bird feeders loaded with sunflower seeds and other good bird food. After watching bears pull the feeders down and take them apart to get at the seeds, I quit putting them up. I may consider putting some back up, but I definitely plan to hang them high enough from a tree limb that bears cannot reach them.

While on the usual lookout for deer, turkeys, bears, and their newborns, I got a surprise glance at a young red fox run-

Looking Back

H.G. Wells’s 1895 science fiction novel Time Machine has been much scrutinized and talked about over the years. The work suggested a concept of time travel using a device to travel purposely forward or backward through time. Not being a Wells fan or proponent of the notion, I have previously never paid any attention to the eccentric theory.

Then, in a two-hour June 9 time frame, I found myself jettisoned from the present euphoria of the South Williamsport softball team’s Class AA semi-final victory over Williams Valley, sending the team to its second consecutive state championship appearance to the flashback memories of long-ago high school days while attending a historical open house at the school district’s Raymond R. Rommelt building on West Central Avenue.

Built in 1929, the building served as the South Williamsport High School until 1962 and has since served a variety of school district needs. Recently, it has housed fifth and sixth-grade students, who will be moving to other district buildings beginning in the fall.

The open house grew from an idea developed by sixth-grade social studies

teacher Andy Brown. Knowing the building was closing, Brown began a search for memorabilia he could share with his students. “What I discovered were boxes of unorganized items found just thrown around in what used to be a second-floor girl’s locker room. I thought it would be a good idea to get them out, seeing how this is the last year in the building. I wanted to make sure that we save this stuff, so I thought it would be a good hands-on project for the kids.”

Brown’s ideas developed into a labor of love for his students, who enthusiastically pitched in to produce the plethora of memorabilia materials that were on display in the school’s well-known “pit” gymnasium for the public’s perusal.

My time machine journey was instantaneous.

The g ym itself was where I played my high school basketball and developed a life-long friendship with coach Bill Byham. If you’ve never been there, put it on your bucket list as a trip into the past. Its nickname was well-earned. The court was small, surrounded by a balcony seating area with the fans looking down at game action. Heaters hung in the four corners of the court, making it impossible to shoot a shot from those

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areas. Three rows of court-side wooden bleachers sat so close that restraining lines dotted the floor to provide a space for inbound passes to be made.

A stroll through the two-story edifice made me ask myself, ‘Where has all the time gone?’

On the first floor was the former classroom of English teacher Jane Fury, the woman who flamed my budding interest in journalism.

While taking a creative writing class she taught, I received a series of A-grades for sports stories I had written. Following one assignment, she had me stay after class. With a stern look on her face, she handed me the paper I had written about Gene ‘Big Daddy’ Liscomb, a Baltimore Colts tackle, with a bold “A” scrawled across the top of the paper.

I was happy; she was not.

She said, “You got an A on this paper, but if you ever turn in another assignment written about sports, I’m going to give you an F. You’ve got to broaden your horizons and write about other things.” I didn’t understand then, but it was a lesson well learned.

Down the hall was Mr. Hufnagle’s room. As a history teacher, I have never forgotten his Veterans Day lesson. On November 11, 11 minutes after 11 a.m., he had his class stand for a moment of silence, reflecting on the sacrifices made by members of the military. It was an assignment I didn’t have to study for, but it was more powerful than any I could have.

On the second floor, I chuckled, entering what had been science teacher Don Daughenbaugh’s classroom. He was also a football coach and, later in life, gained renowned fame as a fishing guide who developed a friendship with President Jimmy Carter.

The humor recalled stemmed from a lesson Daughenbaugh was teaching about wet & dry bulb thermometers.

Explaining how the device worked, he opened the classroom window on a cold winter day, stating he would take the outside temperature. He placed the thermometer on the window’s edge and continued his lecture on the subject. As time passed, the classroom began to feel the chilling effects of the open window.

Continuing his running commentary on the lesson at hand, he walked across the room, shrugged his shoulders at the incoming cold, and closed the open window, resulting in the wet & dry bulb thermometer smashing to smithereens on the concrete parking lot below. It has been remembered these many years later.

Before leaving, I stopped at the old classroom of Miss Yeager. She was the youngest and most attractive teacher in the building who garnered the full attention of most male students who eagerly attended her classes.

President John F. Kennedy once said, “For time and the world do not stand still.” I wonder if he ever read H.G. Wells’s book.

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REGISTRATION

Props to the Montoursville Warriors on a fantastic season. They are heading to the 4A PIAA State Championship. The outcome will be determined after we go to print. But win or lose. These guys are rock stars. We are so dang proud. I have many ties to their coaches and players. I hope they soak it all in. Unforgettable memories. Experiences that they will cherish. Only those who make these runs will understand. It just doesn’t happen.

Coach Jeremy Eck is the best in the business. Our relationship goes back to when he was just a youngster. Jeremy was a great

athlete who played all the sports growing up. Eck was a hoopster in my first years of coaching. He later decided to focus more on baseball. No worries. We stayed friends throughout the years. I watched him win back-to-back State Championships as the head skipper at Loyalsock Township. I would see Coach Eck at Hepburn Lycoming with this same group of boys at our Minor A Tournament. Jeremy and I had many conversations in the local basketball gyms. I always enjoyed his perspectives. Yellowstone National Park is a solid topic. Eck is ver y passionate in the ways that he coaches. Animated. He always finds ways to push

the right buttons. He already has two State Titles. And leading this team in 2025 to another shot is incredible. Major props. Eck mentored some big-time players when he was at Loyalsock. Several allstaters and many Division 1 Prospects. They were expected to make some noise in those years. Winning a state title in any sport is an extremely difficult task. Coach Jeremy Eck won backto-back. Tons of pressure. Everyone knows more. Lots of drama. Eck somehow got the job done. This Montoursville team is solid, but they don’t have the big names. They are playing great team baseball and continue to win games. This deep run in the postseason was somewhat of a surprise. Again. Eck got the job done.

friend in action. I love the way he interacts with guys. His players respond. The Warriors came up short that afternoon, but I knew they would be just fine. Montoursville went on to beat Danville 7-3 at Bowman Field to claim the District Crown. They smacked Crestwood, Fleetwood, and Pope John II. Outscoring their opponents 30-3 in states. Punching a ticket to another State title game.

“I didn’t know if I’d ever get back as a coach,” Eck explained. “Montoursville is a very small 4A school. You need some luck. But the guys started believing and started jelling on and off the field. You get the kids in the community together and do what you can. They made it happen. The boys are having fun and playing loose. They have each other’s backs. We have theirs. I don’t know if they realize what they just accomplished. To be playing at Penn State on the last day of the baseball season. It’s not easy when you have to win five or six straight elimination games. It is something that we will always remember.”

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“This trip is different,” Eck told reporters this week. “It doesn’t mean more or less. The memories and what we accomplished at Loyalsock will never go away. It’s all so special, but I always wanted to coach where I played. I have a great bond with a lot of the guys. I have been with them since they were very young. My son is on the team. My friends (Travis Wurster and Craig Weaver), who were my high school teammates, are on the staff. It is different.”

I saw his team play Williamsport at the Backyard Brawl. It was good to see my

I am thrilled for my friend for finding another way. Coach Eck will lead the Warriors later today. He was always the man. But to have big-time success at his alma mater makes it even better. Coaching today is rather tricky. His resume is quite impressive. Two State Titles. Maybe another. 8 District Championships in 13 seasons. That is spectacular. He has a great relationship with all of his players. He motivates and teaches with a passion. His players love him. That is what makes Coach Jeremy Eck so special. GO WARRIORS. Cheers.

COMICS

Title of respect

Boy’s name

Airborne (abbr.)

Strongly recommends

Hit lightly

Atomic #54

Devotes again

Things that consist of two

Tense

Equal (prefix)

Gasteyer and de Armas are two

Opposite of yes

Diffuse clouds of gas

Mentioning one by one

Crossword,

13. Instruments used to dilate

Freshwater fish

Remotely-manned flying objects 18. Doctor of Education

Renews

Not the start

Pitching stat

Small water buffaloes

Ceramic jars

I (German) 34. Something to toss on a fire

The process of flowing in

A series of acts at a night

39. Egg of a louse

Inquire too closely

Travelers 44. Drink 46. Behave in a way that degrades

Electronic music style

Northern Ireland city

Upset 54. Stiff structure resembling a hair 59. Father

North Atlantic fish

8th month (abbr.)

Make an effort

Commercial

Bingo Every Monday

NOTICES

PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED BY THE EAST LYCOMING SCHOOL DISTRICT for Athletic Turf Grass Management Services. The request for proposal document is available by emailing csmith@ elsd.org. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00PM, Monday, July 7, 2025. Envelopes should be clearly marked “RFP Athletic Grass Mgmt. Services”. The East Lycoming School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. 191846

BIDS

SEALED BIDS ARE REQUESTED by the East Lycoming School District for a new Passenger Van and Cargo Van. Specifications are available by emailing csmith@ elsd.org. Bids will be received in the District Office until 8:00 AM prevailing time, Monday, June 23, 2025. Envelopes must be clearly marked “BID FOR VAN”. The East Lycoming School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 191695

SEALED BIDS ARE REQUESTED by the East Lycoming School District for a new Driver’s Education Vehicle. Specifications are available by emailing csmith@ elsd.org. Bids will be received in the District Office until 9:00 AM prevailing time, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Envelopes must be clearly marked “BID FOR DRIVER’S ED VEHICLE”. The East Lycoming School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 192042

MINI DACHSHUND, MIKE Born April 3,2025. $995.00 OBO. 570-725-3709. 192047

MINI DACHSHUND, VIOLET

Born April 3,2025. $1,100 OBO. 570-725-3709. 192046

SHIH TZU PUPPIES. 2 Male. 1

Brown, 1 Brown And White. Vaccinated, Potty Trained, $350.00. Call Or Text 570-412-2827. 192044

REGISTERED RED AND WHITE Border Collie Puppies. Child Friendly & Playful. Shots & Wormed, $400.00 OBO. 570-6495716. 191860

FOR SALE AKC SILVER GRAY WEIMARANER Puppies. 4 Males, 3 Females. Very Friendly. Shots, Wormed, Vet Checked. Born April 18, 2025, Ready June 13, 2025. For Price And More Information Call 570-538-5739. 191847

FOR SALE HUSKY PUPPIES

Some Black, Some Red With Blue Eyes. DOB April 10th. $600.00 For Red Colors, $300.00 For Black. Call 814-380-0248. 191743 FOR SALE 8 Week Old Maltese Mix Puppies, $200.00 Each. 814810-1190. 191542 BORDER COLLIE / BLUE HEELER / AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Cross Puppies. 7 Weeks Old. Very Cute, $200.00 Each. 570-745-2435. 191878 AUSTRALIAN

REPORTS

JERSEY SHORE LIVESTOCK

MARKET LLC & FLEA MAR-

KET: The following items were sold on June 12th, 2025, Beef

Calves: $10.60 to $17.55 per pound; Beef X Calves: $9.00 to $13.75 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.45 to $11.30 per pound; Fats: $1.85 to $2.36 per pound; Cows: $0.59 to $1.71 per pound; Bulls: $1.05 to $2.05 per pound; Feeders: $0.85 to $3.75 per pound; Sheep: $0.75 to $1.27 per pound; Goats: $60 to $410 per head; Lambs: $1.70 to $2.75 per pound; Feeder Pigs: $65 to $87.50 per head. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740. 192053

GARAGE SALE 454 Log Cabin Road, Unityville. June 20th & 21st, 7-4pm. 191907

FOUR FAMILY GARAGE

SALE Fri/Sat June 20th & 21st, 8am-? 102 Browns Lane In Linden. Microwave, Dishes, Christmas Decor And Much More! 192050

YARD SALES

MARY’S MARKET 9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Buying Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-2591886. 192052

June 20 & 21 - THIS IS IT the yearly 16+ FRIENDS YARD

SALE 7 am-?, Quiggleville Community Hall, 1911 State Rte 973 West, Cogan Station. All new treasures, we never keep year to year we donate it!! Name Brand Men & Women’s Clothes, Shoes & Purses, 34x32 & 30x32 Men’s Pants, PSU Men’s Apparel (large), loads of Bath & Body, candles & wax melts supplies, girls dorm furnishings, classroom/teaching supplies, wedding items, vinyl Cricut supplies, tires, Avon Cape Cod Ruby Red dishes, lots of furniture & decor, jewelry, antiques, primitives, framed wall art/ prints, kitchen & household items, so many treasures, the building is full!! A very organized sale, all items gently used. 192035

ESTATE SALES

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a whole home estate sale at 239 Washington Blvd directly across from Lycoming College. Home is packed with primitives, country accents, and beautiful furniture and household goods. Sale will be June 19-21 opening at 8:30am each day, closing Thur @ 3pm, Fri @ 2 pm, Saturday till 11AM. Go to onlinetradingassistant.com for more photos and info. 191874

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a whole home estate sale on Hemlock Rd off of Princeton Ave Ext in Grimesville area of OLT-

WP. Home is packed with coins, glassware, electronics, exercise equipment, and beautiful furniture and household goods. Sale will be NEXT WEEK June 26-27. Hours and address to be posted next week. Go to onlinetradingassistant.com for more photos and info the week of the sale. 191875

MOVING SALE

MOVING SALE JUNE 19th21st, 9am-? 33 Kurtz Road Wmspt. Massage Chair, Tables, Chairs, Armoire, Chest, Trailer, Hot Tub, Carpet, Rugs, Tools, Dicken’s Collectibles, Lots More. Priced To sell. 192040

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. 190713

DUBOISTOWN CHURCH

133 Summer Street. Sunday 10am.

“God, the Three in One” 717-813-3992. 191730

GENERAL MERCH.

SHOPSMITH, LOTS OF AC-

CESSORIES And Handbooks.

$150.00 OBO. 570-419-0599. 192032

TITLIEST GOLF CLUBS. 4

Thru PW Irons, 3 Wedges, Driver, 3 & 5 Woods, Bag And Various Balls. 570-419-0599. 192031

WIRE FENCING, NEV-

ER USED. 330 Feet, Originally $464.00. For Sale, $250.00. Have Original Bill. 570-998-9132. 192038

HARLEY PARTS, Boots and Helmets. 570-490-8868. 191908 FOR SALE LAWN MOWERS And Pressure Washers. Phone 570-9800157. 191886

15 HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD

MOTOR. Steel Gas Tank, Extra Prop. Asking $800.00. 570-546-3579. 191895

BUILT-IN OVEN $85.50. 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner $65.00. 2 Grave Lots In Green Lawn $800.00. Bottle Jack 15T $30.00. 570-322-2110 4-6pm. 191866

COMPUTERS 50+

SALE THIS SUNDAY PAPPYSCOMPUTERS.COM 191543

WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad St., 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. 191557

WANTED: 10 OR 15 Sheets Of

New Tin, Galvanized Or Painted. 570568-6823. 192029

EMPLOYMENT

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT ANTICIPATES THE FOLLOWING POSITION: TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR. The Loyalsock Township School District is seeking a visionary Technology Director to lead and manage the district’s technology department. This position will provide technical expertise, oversee all aspects of technology planning, implementation, and support. The position is responsible for network configurations, informational, student and instructional systems, cyber-security, building security, network applications, telecommunications, data privacy and educational software management. A minimum of five years working in a K-12 environment is required. PA Instructional Technology Specialist and/or Supervisory Certificate preferred. Please apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/ our-district/employment-opportunities/ by June 28, 2025. All mandated clearances, physical, and current TB test results are required prior to employment. EOE. 191736

JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY seeks a customer-oriented, energetic, and technology-savvy full-time Public Service Assistant II to join our team. This position serves as the front line of customer service at the Library and provides warm, friendly, efficient, and effective support to Library users. The position pays $14-$16/hour, plus benefits. Visit jvbrown.edu/careers for the weekly schedule, application instructions, and a complete job description. Review of applications will begin on Monday, June 23rd. 191872

THE TEXAS-BLOCKHOUSE FISH AND GAME CLUB anticipates an opening for full-time caretakers. The Club, located in north-central Pennsylvania, has been in existence for over 100 years and encompasses approximately 6,000 acres of property. The caretakers are responsible for housekeeping, meal preparation, outdoor maintenance. Caretaker income consists of base salary, benefits and income from meal concession. Private apartment and all utilities included at no cost. Salary negotiable, based on experience. Familiarity running sporting camps preferred but will consider related experience. Statement of interest or questions may be directed to: tbfgsecretary@ gmail.com . 191398

HIRING FOR SEASONAL

Groundskeeping. Starting Pay $13.75. Inquire At Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore. 570-398-1863. 192039

DRIVER NEEDED

DRIVER WANTED With PickUp Truck. Call 570-547-6343. 191558

BUSINESS SERVICES

WINDOW CLEANING. First Floor Only, No Storm Windows. Text 570-220-1681. 191528

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. 191892

WEED WHACKING, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 191359

CLEAN-OUTS, JUNK REMOVAL, Brush Removal, Hauling. 570-377-0428. 191360

HAULING, CLEANOUTS, Brush Removal, Mulching. Fully Insured. Call 570-439-1934. 191202

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any

Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 191037 NEED HELP WITH YOUR Landscaping Or Yard Work? We Will Do Planting, Mulching, Raking, Weeding, Weed Eating, Trimming, Exterior Staining & Painting And Lots More. Call 570-725-3119 For More Information. Leave Message And I Will Call You Back. 190999

G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-

THE

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION

DAVID’S LAWN CARE RESIDENTIAL

WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD NEW CUSTOMERS FULLY INSURED MULCHING-MOWING-HEDGE TRIMMING-WEED WHACKING FREE ESTIMATES IF NO ANSWER LEAVE A VOICEMAIL

QUALITY LAWN CARE

I RETURN CALLS 570-323-4014. 191395

RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Mulching, Mowing, Trimming, Retaining Walls, Spring Cleanup. PA064570. 570-772-1588 . 191731 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

WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/ Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 191561

HOUSE

FOR SALE

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

HOUSE For Sale. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 204 Grove Street. Selling Price $305,000. Call Tim At 570-980-3082. 192025

COMMERCIAL UNIT

7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT

COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 192057

HOME FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME For Rent On 1 Acre Parcel On Loyalsock Creek, Montoursville School District. $900.00. Call Or Text 570560-5223. 192049

APARTMENTS

2 BEDROOM LUXURY

APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/Month. 570916-3309. 192056

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 . 191909

CEMETERY LOTS

4 LOTS IN Montoursville Cemetery, Section A. $450.00 Apiece. Seller Pays Transfer Fee. 407-8319643. 191889

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570337-4994. 191562

VEHICLES

CARS

2000 CHEVY IMPALA LS. 2002 Chevy Suburban LT. 570-6665450. 8am-5pm. 191849 1933 FORD STREET ROD With Chevy Drivetrain, $28,000 OBO. 570-415-6212. 191884

TRUCKS

2013 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4, Silver, 90,000 Miles. Inspected Through

2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS Convertible Hardtop. 4 Cyl, 6 Speed Auto/Manual. Excellent Condition, 69K Miles. Estate Sale, $6,500.00. Call 570-322-6198. 191725 2006 PT CRUISER SW, 120K Miles. Lightly Used, Well Maintained, Current Inspection. 570326-9373. 192033