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ey are a great family that gives so much back to our community. It was a few weeks back when I caught up with mom, Patty, and son, Sean, at Bowman Field during a Penn College baseball game. A couple of weeks later, Dad, Lester stopped by my o ce to talk baseball and much more.
See, Lester has graciously given 44 years of his life to the Special Olympics and is a very humble man. But on this Friday a ernoon, he wanted to ll me in on a great experience he was blessed with through the organization.
I should rst ll you in on a little of Lester’s background; he is a Special Olympics coach for cross-country running and also covers cross-country skiing. He not only coaches the Special Olympics athletes from our area but also extends his e orts to those from around our state and Nation. He has been to several Special Olympics
World Games. Most recently, he was the head cross-country skiing coach for the United States delegation, which was held in South Korea.
Although he would never tell you, Lester is one of the top Special Olympics coaches. He volunteers worldwide and always makes time for whatever the organization asks of him. He’s even coached athletes from other nations when needed.
ere are over 142,000 coaches within Special Olympics North America that provide instruction at a local level and competitions that cover 32 sports.
Lester’s outstanding coaching, but even more importantly, the love that he has provided to these athletes, resulted in him being the recipient of the 2024 Annette Lynch Lifetime Achievement Award for coaching. is honor includes a monetary award that goes directly toward the Coach Education Program within Pennsylvania to help mold future coaches to work with these special athletes.
Lester received his award from the
CEO and President of Pennsylvania Special Olympics, Matt Aaron.
Mr. Aaron represented Greg Epperson, the president and manager director of the Special Olympics North America. Simply put, this is a really big deal and a great honor for a local coach who has gone above and beyond.
Now, folks, that gets us to the rest of the story, which I nd most interesting.
Lester, unaware of going to receive the award during a mental awareness event that included Governor Shapiro and his wife, was surprised when he met the governor and he stated, “You’re the Lester.” Of course, he wondered how the governor knew him — well, it became obvious it was due to the award he was about to receive and his lifetime of work for the Special Olympics.
In true Lester Loner fashion, when I asked him about the award and the event, he said it was due to the volunteers, coaches, and especially all the athletes he has worked with over the years and that he has been very blessed to be able to travel and see places
around the world he would have never gone to if it wasn’t for these Special Olympics athletes.
A Webb Weekly tip of the cap with the American ag on the side to my good friend Lester Loner. ank you for representing our little corner of God’s Green Earth with such love and compassion.
If you would like to give to the Special Olympics with the gi of time or a donation, call 570-323-0145 or visit Special Olympics PA Team Lycoming on Facebook.
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Most people think they must travel to Philadelphia or New York to see quality professional theater entertainment. However, we have it right here in our own backyard in Mill Hall in Clinton County at the Millbrook Playhouse. They have been entertaining the area since 1963.
It was organized as a non-profit corporation in 1963, Millbrook Playhouse, Inc., and is a professional theatre company located in Mill Hall, central Pennsylvania. Their mission is to provide quality, professional live theatre and encourage the development and appreciation of the theatre arts with a strong educational component.
According to Millbrook officials, their vision is to create a premium theatre experience through the expansion of performance, educational opportunities, and use of facilities.
They are a traditional summer stock theatre with two stages in a converted dairy barn, a 235‐seat Main Stage theatre, and a 100-seat Cabaret Theatre. Their diverse programming includes:
Summer Main Stage Productions: Professional performances ranging from Broadway favorites to regional premieres.
Theatre for Young Audiences: Family-friendly productions designed to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers.
Youth Theatre Programs: Summer camps and fully produced youth ensemble productions that provide young performers with professional-level experience.
Seasonal Shows: Annual fall and holiday productions, such as The Rocky Horror Show and the annual Youth Ensemble Holiday Show.
Community Engagement: Low-cost venue rentals for local events, school partnerships, and arts access initiatives for underserved audiences.
Millbrook also produces a very successful Educational Theatre Program, including full productions presented by our renowned Youth Ensemble and theatre camps for kids, teens, and adults in mid and late summer.
Officials proudly note that for more than 60 years, Millbrook Playhouse has been a cornerstone of Clinton County and the region, enriching lives through the magic of live theatre. Their historic barn theatre has been a gathering place where stories come alive, friendships are forged, and memories are created. Generations have experienced the joy of performance, whether as audience members sharing a laugh with loved ones or as participants discovering their
passion on stage.
There is a lot on tap at Millbrook this season. At the Ryan Main stage, there will be several productions.
At the Poorman Cabaret, “Rooms: A Rock Romance” takes place June 6th to 14th.
From June 20th to July 3rd, “Grease” will be presented.
From July 11th to July 20th, it will be
“Clue: On Stage.”
“Tuck Everlasting: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition,” will be on stage Saturday, July 19th and 26th
“Honky Tonk Angels” will be offered from July 25th to August 3rd
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” will be presented from August 8th to 14th
The ever-popular Halloween favorite “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will take place from October 23rd to November 1st
Millbrook’s Youth Ensemble will present “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” from December 4th to 7th
Don’t forget the 2025 Season Flex Package! This package offers you discounted tickets to multiple performances in Millbrook’s 62nd Season. The more productions you choose, the more you save!
You can select from packages featuring 4, 5, 6, or 7 productions, with discounts ranging from 5% to 20%.
As a Flex Package holder, you receive a number of fun perks as a thank-you for helping to support Millbrook: For more information about the Millbrook Playhouse, all its doings, showtimes and ticket prices you can contact them at 570748-8083 or at www.millbrookplayhouse. org.
By Steph Noviello
know that I don’t delve into sports very often, but sometimes things just play out that way (pun intended). The fact that I regularly joke about not running unless I’m being chased makes this even more ironic. But let’s ignore all that and talk about Kylie Temple and the amazing year that she has had on the track.
Kylie Temple, a junior at Hughesville High School, achieved her inaugural PIAA Class AA state championship title in the 300-meter hurdles, showcasing an exceptional performance at the 2025 PIAA Track & Field Championships hosted by Shippensburg University.
Temple recorded a personal-best time of 43.45 seconds in the finals, thereby earning the gold medal and demonstrating a significant enhancement from her eighthplace finish in the same event the previous year. This winning time positions her as the fastest competitor in the 300-meter hurdles within Pennsylvania’s Class AA for the current season.
secured first place with a time of 43.67 seconds, earning the fastest seed position leading into the state competition.
In addition to her prominent success in the 300-meter hurdles, Temple exhibited her versatility by qualifying for the state championship in four events: the 200-meter dash, the 300-meter hurdles, the 4x100-meter relay, and the 4x400-meter relay. Alongside her teammates — sister Katelyn Temple, Sarah Pidcoe, and Elizabeth Wolfe—she also earned a bronze medal in the 4x400-meter relay, completing the race in just under 4 minutes, with a time of 3:59.65.
Temple’s accomplishments throughout this season reflect her unwavering dedication and determination to excel in the domain of track and field. Her progression from an eighth-place finisher to state champion within a year underscores her commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in her athletic pursuits.
Throughout the 2025 season, Temple exhibited exemplary consistency and development. She set a meet record at the Lock Haven Bald Eagle Classic, clocking in at 44.92 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles. At the District 4 Championships, she
Kylie Temple expressed her exhilaration following her victory in an interview with Jon Gerardi at the Sun-Gazette, stating, “It is exceedingly exciting. Coming into this competition, I was aware of my ranking; however, I recognized the necessity of performing to the best of my abilities on the track. The other competitors executed their races remarkably well; it was a highly competitive event. I am truly elated. From
the start of the season, I identified this as my primary goal, and it is profoundly energizing to achieve it.”
With another year of competition ahead, Temple is poised to continue making significant strides in her sport.
Warrior Run Girls’ 4x800 Relay Team
Clinches Back-to-Back State Titles at 2025 PIAA Championships
The Warrior Run High School girls’ track and field team showcased their exceptional talent and unwavering determination at the 2025 PIAA Track & Field Championships, capturing their second consecutive state title in the fiercely competitive Class AA 4x800-meter relay.
The quartet, composed of the remarkable Raygan Lust, the tenacious Katie Zaktansky, the strategic Claire Dufrene, and the spirited Natalie Hall, crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 9:27.91, narrowly outpacing the determined Oley Valley team, which clocked in at 9:30.85.
This monumental victory not only underscores the team’s remarkable consistency but also exemplifies their resilience and seamless teamwork throughout the grueling season. Their stellar performance at the state championships is a testament to the dedication, rigorous training, and strategic planning that have become the foundation of the Warrior Run track program’s success.
Hall told The Standard-Journal, “We did it. It’s hard to put into words. We are state champions again. I am so happy to be part of this special group, and this is something that we will cherish forever.”
Beyond the relay triumph, individual athletes also shone brightly, achieving personal bests and significant accolades.
Natalie Hall, with her fierce competitive spirit, secured a bronze medal in the 800-meter run, recording a new personal best of 2:13.65. Meanwhile, Raygan Lust exhibited her versatility and skill by finishing sixth in the 400-meter dash, clocking a commendable 58.97 seconds.
“Being a senior, I wanted to do the best I could and leave no regrets. Winning the 4x8 title was what I wanted the most, but getting an additional individual medal is something I am proud of,” Lust said. “It’s not something that a lot of people can say, but we have great workout partners to push us every day at practice. Nat (Hall) is my main workout partner and the other two push each other as well. Winning a relay title is such an indescribable feeling.”
(Dave Fegley, for The Standard-Journal)
The achievements of the Warrior Run girls’ track and field team at the 2025 PIAA Championships illustrate not only the strength and depth of their program but also serve as a beacon of inspiration for future athletes in the Warrior Run community. Their ongoing success sets a lofty standard and demonstrates what can be accomplished through hard work, unity, and passion for the sport.
Overall, our area had a really great showing at the PIAA Track & Field State Championships. Whether it was their first or last time competing and whether or not they made it to a podium, our local athletes have a lot to be proud of.
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Debra A. Truax, 71, of Mill Hall
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Barbara A. Ulmer (Best), 81, of Trout Run
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By Larry Stout
t the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, May 22, I thought I was in for a remake of the movie “Rocky II” when Muncy Township supervisor candidate Terri Lauchle returned to follow up on the issues she brought up several weeks ago about the old Lycoming County Mall complex. It led to another back and forth with the commissioners, and as I listened, I realized that Terri Lauchle was definitely concerned about the future of that complex, and the commissioners were also concerned about anything that would diminish important business development and avoid any violation of laws.
As I listened, I recognized that this simple back-and-forth discussion is actually an example of the essence, the heart, the very lifeblood of politics — the fight for the moral high ground.
Ever wonder why Republicans cannot understand Democrats and vice versa? It seems so obvious to ourselves that the cause we are championing is right and good. Why cannot others on the oppo-
site side see what is so obvious? It comes back to the way our brains work. Even criminals justify their actions in one way or another. Everyone believes that their concerns, feelings, and expectations are the most important because their values are the ones that matter most to them.
We can see this in politics going all the way back to the very founding of our nation that we are celebrating next month. Why were the colonists unhappy with Mother England? They felt helpless with taxation without representation, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, the Bos-
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ton Massacre, etc. Likewise, the British believed that the American colonists were disrupting the basis of the English Empire, which covered the entire world.
In fact, pick any time period in our history, and you will find that there was something that relates to opposite moral ideals.
The Civil War was against slavery for the North and states’ rights for the South. The Northerners believed slavery was a denial of American freedom, and Southerners could not imagine how they could free the slaves without destroying their economy and way of life. Both sides felt they had the moral high ground.
Ironically, both sides might have equal standards. For example, consider the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision on abortion in 1973. For the next four decades, there would be a back-andforth debate between Republicans, who believed it was wrong to take a life, and Democrats, who believed it was a matter of liberty of the individual.
Both of these are sincere moral standards. In fact, the Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and
the pursuit of Happiness.” Notice how this justifies both sides of the debate? Republicans focus on the “unalienable right” of life, whereas Democrats focus on liberty, and both are pursuing happiness.
When this template is used, it explains why both parties are so adamant that the other side is wrong. Democrats emphasize that funds must be provided for those who are hurting, whereas Republicans emphasize the danger of debt to the economy. Take any issue, and it will reveal that each side considers their focus as the most noble, important, and necessary action.
Here is the worst part of this conundrum. Once our minds are set on one position, our brain only wants to receive what confirms that position. Thus, we only hear what we want to hear. And so the wheel goes around and around on taxes, inflation, abortion, immigration, gun control, climate change, etc., etc. Back at that LyCo meeting, the three commissioners were again going back and forth with Ms. Lauchle, and again, both sides were making an effort to explain their case to the other. It reminded me of the Russian saying when there was an impasse, “Find the way that the sheep is not eaten and the wolf is not hungry.”
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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick o the 2025 Summer Learning Program with special activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.
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e Library’s Summer Learning Program is an opportunity to keep children engaged in reading and learning over the summer, whether at home or in the Library. is year’s theme is “Color Our World,” and during the kicko the Library will feature the VanGo! Museum on Wheels, a painting activity with the River Valley Transit Authority, food from Eat N Run Catering, a special program designed by teens in the Teen Advisory Group, and more! Summer Learning Adventure Passports are back and will be distributed during the event. Adven-
ture Passports allow participants of all ages to track their summer learning progress in a fun and engaging way, and turn it in at the nale for a chance to win prizes! Families can also pick up a copy of the free Summer Learning special section published by the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, which highlights the major programs taking place at all six libraries within the Lycoming County Library System.
Additional activities scheduled during the summer include:
• June 21 – Hiawatha rides, 10 am to 2 pm, 2205 Hiawatha Blvd.
• June 28 – Family Color Run, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Old Lycoming Township Pavilion, 1951 Green Ave.
• July 2 – Tour the omas T. Taber Museum, 10 am to 2 pm, 858 West Fourth St.
• July 10 – Visit the Gallery at Penn College, 10 am to noon, for the exhibit, “5 Artists: Explorations and Conversations.”
• July 19 – Bird Walk guided by members of the Lycoming Audubon Society, 10 am to noon, Canfield Island pavilion.
• July 26 - Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland visit, 10 am, Lowry Room.
• June 29 – “Pippin,” 7pm - 9 pm, Community Theatre League.
Registration for all summer learning programs is ongoing and available at calendar.jvbrown.edu. Most program registrations open up two weeks prior to the event. The Summer Learning Program is 100% funded by donations and sponsors. Donations are accepted all summer long and may be made online here: https://secure. qgiv.com/for/sponsorasummerlearner.
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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa., is the place to go to learn, connect and grow. Founded in June 1907, the library champions the love of reading, opens new doors to lifelong learning, provides a haven to those who seek and ensures the preservation of public library services for future generations. The library has more than 225,000 visitors in a year and circulates a half-million items annually. A member of the Lycoming County Library System, the James V. Brown Library participates in PA Forward, a statewide initiative to promote literacies in our communities to power a better future for everyone.
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ovement of farm residents from the White Deer Valley to new homes in the area to make way for the Pennsylvania Ordnance Works was carried out by local agencies with little expense and practically no confusion, ocials of the Agricultural Division of the Lycoming County Defense Council announced Monday night. Organization of the migration was a ected by local o cials instead of calling upon federal agencies that had been the custom in other parts of the country, it was explained.
Residents were moved from 160 tracts of land in the area and found homes in other locations, a er a list of farms or homes for rent or sale
had been complied by the agriculture agency it was said.
Only ve cases where it was reported where it was necessary to seek outside nancial assistance. All others were handled through local banks, the Federal Land Bank and the Farm Security Administration both with o ces in the area.
Commendations were made to local agency by local and War Department o cials for the manner in which the migration was carried out. All residents have been rehabilitated within a radius of 25 miles of their former homes, it was said. e residence list compiled by the defense division was made available at the Walter Meek Store, Allenwood, Merhl Page home, Montgomery R.D. and the local defense o ce.
When you look at the man in the mirror, what do you see? When I look first thing in the morning, I see a guy who desperately needs a cup of coffee. A shower and shave wouldn’t hurt either.
The mirror on the wall isn’t the only one a man must consider. There are mirrors everywhere a man looks. A man’s image is reflected by nearly everything he does, everything he has, and every person he knows. His image
is even reflected by the things he can’t do, the things he doesn’t have, and even people he doesn’t know. Whether we care to admit it or not, we are constantly measuring ourselves to see how we stack up. Am I getting it right? Am I successful? Am I winning the game of life?
Or not. Some men say they don’t care about such things, or they act like they don’t. If that’s you, a quote attributed to Socrates might be in order: The unexamined life is not worth living.
The mirrors exist to help a man examine himself, not so he can be depressed or impressed, but so that he can make corrections and be a better man. Today’s article is a mirror intended to help you consider the kind of man you are.
There are three types of men:
First are the men who give life. They are courageous men who choose good over evil, right over wrong, and sacrifice over pleasure. These life-giving men are a force of grace, making our world better by adding light – and lightening our load. They add value to our lives and inspire us upward on the road to life.
Second, are the men who take life. They are coarse men who choose evil over good, wrong over right, and the fleeting pleasures of sin over the disciplines of honor. These life-taking men are a force of gravity, making our world dark and heavy. They take value from our lives as they travel downward on the road to death.
Third are the men who frustrate life.
They are conflicted men, sometimes giving life and sometimes taking it. We want to trust them, but we can’t. They don’t even trust themselves. They are unreliable and inconsistent. Jesus called them lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. See Revelation 3:14–18.
If you consider the men in your life, you can place them into one of these categories. You know who they are because you see the way they live. The key question is this: What kind of man are you? Into which category would you place yourself? What is the mirror telling you? Be honest. Lying to yourself is foolish. Doing so will only lead you downward on the road to death. If you’re married, in which category would your wife place you? What about your kids? If you’re not married, where would your fiancé place you? What about your girlfriend or the girl you were with last night? What about your boss? Your employees? Your parents? Your neighbors? Your pastor? Your golfing and fishing buddies? Your internet provider? Your tax advisor? Whatever category you’re in, know this: God has more and better for you! That’s how it is with our gracious and unlimited God—there is always more If you are a life-giving man, God’s grace calls you to new heights. Your potential is far more significant than you
realize. You think you have reached the top, but if you look ahead, you will see higher and more majestic peaks yet to come. Celebrating what God has done in your life is OK, but your life isn’t back there. It’s up ahead, so keep climbing the road to life. It won’t be easy. God will test and challenge you because he knows you can climb even higher. The best is yet to come! If you are a life-taking man, then God has redeeming grace for you. He is awakening and convicting you because he loves you and has a purpose for you. He will forgive and transform you if you respond with humble confession and submission. If you let grace work, God will redeem your failed life. He will purchase it from the kingdom of darkness. God will use the very things that would have destroyed you to build you into the man he knows you can be. Paul the Apostle, when he was known as Saul of Tarsus, was a life-taking man. His testimony gives hope to us all:
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason, I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus, might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 1 Timothy
1:15–17
Finally, if you are a conflicted and frustrated man, God has grace for you too. It is the painful grace of correction and discipline. You won’t like it any more than you liked two-a-day football practices in August. Those practices either culled the lukewarm players out of the herd or inspired them to get all in. Those who stayed were transformed into athletes. If you follow Jesus, it won’t be easy, but if you decide to get all in, he will transform you into a life-giving man. Jesus said to the lukewarm:
Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:19–20.
What will you choose? What kind of man will you be? Don’t get hung up in the past. Guilt and regret will only lead you down the road to death. Instead, look forward and upward. That’s where hope is found. Jesus is calling you to come and follow him. He was, is, and always will be the greatest of all life-giving men. He blazed the trail. It’s time to follow. The choice is yours to make. Mine too. I pray we make the right choice today.
By Joseph W. Smith III
f, like me, you spend too much time on social media, you might’ve seen some recent posts about the month of May having “palindromic dates.”
A palindrome, as you may know, is any word, number or other sequence that’s the same backwards as forwards. Simple examples include the year 2002, or the words pop, deed and kayak.
Since May is the h month, all of the individual dates from 5/22/25 through 5/29/25 were palindromes — as long as you ignore the slashes, which is common protocol for this phenomenon.
In the same way, linguistic palindromes generally disregard capitals, punctuation and word-breaks.
us, one of the most famous palindromes — which has jestingly been called the earliest as well — runs as follows: “Madam, I’m Adam.”
And if that was indeed said to Eve (rather unlikely, given their ignorance of Modern English!), then it can also be rendered in slightly longer form: “Madam, in Eden I’m Adam.”
Now there are a few beautifully designed linguistic palindromes that work even if you maintain the wordbreaks. Perhaps the most elegant of these is “Rats live on no evil star” — though, like many palindromes (including the one in my headline), it makes little sense and is unlikely to ever be said by any human being. Only slightly more possible is the palindrome wittily ascribed to Napoleon on his exile to a Mediterranean island: “Able was I ere I saw Elba” — which also preserves identical word-breaks.
Likewise historically improbable: “Zeus sees Suez.”
And I just love the simpler “Dennis sinned” … or “Desserts, I stressed.” According to Rod Evans’ excellent
word-loving book Tyrannosaurus Lex (Perigee, 2012), the rst-ever English palindrome also maintains word-breaks when read backwards. It has been credited to John Taylor — who, says Evans, “used an acceptable seventeenth-century spelling of dwell and an ampersand: ‘Lewd did I live & evil I did dwel.’”
Single-word palindromes, of course, don’t have this word-break issue.
A few of these include level, minim, radar, redder, refer, rotator, sagas, sexes, solos, stats and tenet — along with such names as Anna and Hannah
It’s o en been asserted redivider is the longest one-word palindrome in English; but my Word program redlined that — because it is not found in most good dictionaries. Similarly, the plant-word kinnikinnick would be a great candidate if it weren’t for that blasted C near the end!
Probably the coolest one-worder is: racecar.
So you can see that when it comes to single-word length, this phenom-
enon seems to max out at seven letters. (See also reviver and the obscure murdrum.)
Now as for palindromes involving sentences — well, length seems to be a non-issue there.
Among the most beloved is an uber-cool phrase coined to honor the building of one world-famous waterway: “A man, a plan, a canal — Panama!”
(While it may refer to Teddy Roosevelt, the phrase itself was — according to A-I Overview — not actually formulated until 1948.)
So we’ll postpone most of these full-sentence palindromes till next week — though we’ve seen a few in this piece so far.
As a teaser, I confess a fondness for the supposed dueling phrase, “Draw, O coward!” Same for the hilariously nonsensical, “Kay, a red nude, peeped under a yak.”
My all-time favorite — which I’ll share next week — involves both salami and lasagna.
Hope that leaves you hungry for more.
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Old Lycoming Township Residents
What: 2025 community dates to remember.
When: Mulch loading dates: June 8. The Township will load free mulch from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at 1240 Princeton Ave., Williamsport. Roadside mowing: June 3-September 6. Leaf collection: October 21-November 22. Please place leaves only (no bags) at the end of yard within 5 feet of curb for pick up. Do not place in the street. No grass clippings or brush.
EVENTS
Grange Program
What: Program on Fraktur, the PA German folk art, presented by Donna Selfridge Spangler of Sunbury at the monthly meeting of Eagle Grange #1. Public invited. Contact Doug Bonsall at 717-921-1957.
When: Tuesday, June 3rd. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.; program presented at approximately 7:15 p.m. Refreshments served afterward.
Where: Eagle Grange Hall, intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Rd., Montgomery.
Compasses, Maps, and You!
What: Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, June 5 at 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Compass Course
What: Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, June 5th, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Animal Tracks
What: Come to the Amphitheater and learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, June 5th from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park
“Insect Safari”
What: Join the park naturalist for an “Insect Safari” and learn some of the characteristics of an insect and also go on a walk to look for different insects and their cousins. There will be a craft. This program is intended for children, but anyone is free to attend. 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 contact station near the amphitheater.
When: Friday, June 6th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Meet at Contact Station Near Campground.
“Logging Legacy”
What: Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s in the program “Logging Legacy.” Topics will include the
local history and prehistory of the area, the different developments made in the era, and the results at the end of the era. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater.
When: Friday, June 6th, from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Meet at Amphitheater.
Hike for National Trails Day
What: Participate in National Trails Day by joining the park naturalist in hiking the Highland Trail and Bear Walk Trail to see F.L.Ricketts Falls. This is a 3.5-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in Ricketts Glen State Park..
Nature Story
What: Bring your children to the Amphitheater to enjoy a story and participate in an activity, game, or craft. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 7:30-8:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
“Insects”
What: Join the park naturalist and learn some of the characteristics of “Insects.” There will be a craft. This program is intended for children, but anyone is free to attend. 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 beside
the pool.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Hyner Run State Park, Pool.
“Spring Ambience”
What: Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s. Topics will include the local history and prehistory of the area, the different developments made in the era, and the results at the end of the era. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool). Please bring lawnchairs.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Hyner Run State Park, Amphitheater (by pool).
Book Donations
What: Friends of Montoursville W.B. Konkle Library, drive up and drop off for donations. Books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 9 a.m.-noon. Where: W.B. Konkle Library, 384 Broad Street (side), Montoursville.
Chicken BBQ
What: South Williamsport Lions Club Chicken BBQ. Dinners include chicken, baked potato, roll with butter, and dessert. There will also be a bake sale. Tickets are $13.00 and can be purchased from any Lions Club member.
When: Saturday, June 7th, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: South Williamsport Community Park, 545 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport.
Ham Take-Out Dinner
What: Ham Take-Out Dinnersponsored by Eagle Grange. Each meal includes: baked ham, scalloped
potatoes, green beans amandine, glazed carrots, lettuce with bacon dressing, applesauce, roll & butter, red velvet cake. Suggested donation - $14. Advance reservations required by 6/2/2025; contact Daisy Styer @ 570-546-5861.
When: Saturday, June 7th. Pick up between 2-4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Grange Hall, intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Rd., Montgomery.
Kids’ Day at the Sensory Garden (7th Annual):
“What Can You Do for the Garden?”
What: Primary school-age children enjoy hands-on garden-related educational activities as they travel around to different stations in a fair-like atmosphere in the Lycoming County Master Gardeners’ sensory garden. First 50 children receive a door prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Kid-friendly food to purchase.
When: Sunday, June 8th, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.
Handcrafted Gold Jewelry
What: Jennifer Engel jewelry sale.
When: Monday & Tuesday, June 9th & 10th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Williamsport Hospital - Tower Lobby.
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale. When: June 10th, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
Pizza and Wings
What: Pizza and wings. Members and guests only.
When: Every Monday 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport.
Dinner Specials
What: Friday night dinners/weekly specials. When: Every Friday night.
Where: Milton American Legion, 401 N. Front St., Milton.
Bingo Night, Open to the Public
What: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104 opens its door to the public every Tuesday for bingo. Dinner is available before games start. Must be 18 or older to play.
When: Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.
What: Worship Service - Sermon Title: “Pentecost: The Feast of Firstfruits.”
When: Pentecost Sunday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: DuBoistown Church, 133 Summer St., DuBoistown.
His Glory Ministry
What: Weekly Friday night service. Come as you are, and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Bring yourself, bring a friend, all are welcome.
at 6:30 p.m.
Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.
NAMI Meeting
What: NAMI is hosting a monthly mental health support group connecting friends, families and individuals impacted by mental illness.
When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship
What: Sunday worship and hymn sing. Message by John Green, Lay Speaker and Wildlife Photographer. Celebrating 124 years of worshiping Christ. Come as you are. Leave Renewed!
When: Sunday, June 8th, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Rd., Waterville.
Strawberry Festival
What: BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, cold drinks and strawberries with shortcake and ice cream will be sold. Tours of the church will be offered, and the Bald Eagle Art Show will be held at Way’s Garden. For more information, call 570-3220126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.
When: Sunday, June 8th, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Strawberry Festival
What: The congregation of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church cordially invites members of the community to a Strawberry Festival. Fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream will be served by members of the congregation. All are welcome to attend the event for this delicious treat.
When: Sunday, June 8th, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 S. Main St., Lewisburg.
Worship Service
When: Friday nights, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hampton Inn, Susquehanna Room, 140 Via Bella St., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Church service.
When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.
Church Service
What: Sunday church services.
When: Sunday School, at 10:00 a.m. (March-November), regular worship service at 11:00 a.m. year round.
Where: Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven.
Where: 1st floor boardroom of Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport.
GriefShare
What: GriefShare – New 13-week session begins. Phone: 570-546-8030.
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning May 6th
Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.
The Susquehanna Valley Spinners & Weavers Guild Meeting
What: Meeting Topic: Happy Endings by Deborah Jarchow - various ways to finish your ends in weaving.
When: Sunday June 8th, at 2 p.m.
Where: Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3rd St., Lewisburg.
Garden Club Meeting
What: Williamsport Garden Club meeting. Program: Gardening for Seniors by Master Gardeners Dar yl Kern and Sandy Murray.
When: Second Thursday of the month, June 12th,
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...
Lockport Drifters
What: Lockport Drifters playing bluegrass, folk and americana.
When: Thursday, June 5th
Where: Holy Spirit Parish Festival, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven.
Country Line Dancing
What: Country line dancing.
When: Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Where: Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden.
Ballroom Dance Classes
What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570-220-4806.
When: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.
Flea Market All Day • Both Days
Location: Sugar Valley Produce Auction, 702 S. Mill St., Loganton, PA 17747
Lots of Good Food & Parking
FRIDAY: Ham Sandwiches & Drinks 12pm Seafood Buffet starting at 4pm
Breaded Shrimp, Boom Boom Shrimp, Old Bay Shrimp, Clam Strips, Fried Fish, Lemon Pepper Fish, Scallops, Mac & Cheese, French Fries, Chicken Tenders, Homemade Pies, Homemade Ice Ceream & Salad Bar
Adults $25 • Children 6-12 $15 • 5yrs & Under FREE
Chicken Ready at 10am Chicken Meals Halfs & Quarters Available
SATURDAY Lots of Homemade Bake Goods and Ice-Cream / Milkshakes
Vendors wanted: 10´x10´ Booth free for the first one, includes 2 chairs. $5 for each additional booth and $5 ea. for tables.
To reserve your booth call: 570-725-2160
Not going to lie. I’m not huge on vacations. I don’t love being away from home. Mostly because I am a high-maintenance sleeper.
One, I just want my own bed, and leaving my bed is a sacrifice. Two, everything I need to bring with me in order to sleep “decently” is kinda a pain, but it must be done.
It drives my husband INSANE! If we have the room in the car, I will literally pack all of our own bedding, includ-
ing our comforter. I know I’m nuts. But EWWW, do you know how many people lie on those, and most places do not wash them each time? But we must make room for my fan, pillow, body pillow, and soft, cuddly blanket that I have on top of all my blankets to snuggle up around my face when I sleep. All of those are a must, but if I can get the comforter to fit, too, I’ll take that bad boy. Every vacation is the same ordeal. My poor husband is trying to play Jenga in the trunk of our Subaru STI,
getting everything to fit.
“Listen, some people are just going to have to make their sacrifices here. I don’t know what to tell ya. Momma needs her sleep, and yes, I must have it all, so please figure it out.” I say this to him year after year. But God bless this man; every year, it always seems to fit. After a few swear words and some serious finagling, we are off to vacation with a packed to-the-gill car.
I am really not a high-maintenance person or bougie at all. I’ve been getting my nails done every 3-4 weeks since I was 16, but that’s really the only thing I’m bougie about. OK, and I may be bougie about what a drive, but that’s beside the point. (HA!) But when it comes to sleep, oh Lawd, I am one bougie girl.
My friends all joke with me about my high-maintenance sleep. We go on vacations together every other year, and the first year we did, they asked if I brought my whole bedroom. I’d rather pack fewer clothes and sleep well than have two weeks’ worth of clothes and
sleep like crap.
I’ll have to tell you the story sometime about when one of my best friends and I last year went to our other best friend’s bachelorette party in Erie, NY. I’ll make a note so I don’t forget, but on this particular trip, I understood my husband’s pain in packing the car for the first time.
Day trips are the way to go. I love it. Lake Erie is gorgeous, by the way. That’s a great day trip. You can look for sea glass and feel like you are in the ocean all at once.
Wellsboro is also a great little place to visit. Grab lunch at The Roost and shop at all the cute little stores up Main Street. Karen’s Country Store is my absolute favorite! The owners are so dear. Then, stop right next door for ice cream at a place called The Main Street Creamery. Their peanut butter fluff ice cream is to die for! (If they have that flavor when you go.)
While in Wellsboro, visit the PA Grand Canyon. My gram, Lois Liddick, took all my cousins and me for a picnic when we were little to the Grand Canyon. It’s something I will never forget. It was just a fun day trip she planned for her grandkids. She always planned the neatest things with us.
Knoebels is a great place and especially fun in October! We have done this
with our kids every October for the past four years and will continue. It’s amazing! I’ll make sure to share about that this coming fall. You must go if you haven’t been there in October.
State College has great shopping and restaurants right along with Hershey too. Are the Outlets calling your name? Perfect for back-to-school shopping towards the end of summer.
Put a few of these on your summer bucket list this year. See and do something new. In my opinion, day trips are just as much fun as a week away from home. Make the best out of your summer because, as always, it ies by.
Happy kick-o to summer, everyone! is recipe is fabulous for a busy summer day. It’s an oldie but goodie and is a lifesaver on a busy day. I’ll continue to share it each year.
Crockpot Creamy Ranch Porkchops
Ingredients:
• 4 uncooked pork chops about 1/2 inch thick
• 1 envelope of dry Hidden Valley ranch dressing packet
• 2 cans (approx 10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken soup (Don’t add any water)
• Egg Noodles; prepared when ready to eat. Follow directions on the bag for cooking instructions.
Directions:
Put all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
When ready to eat, place pork chops and dressing over cooked egg noodles, or top egg noodles with butter and shaker parmesan cheese.
To freeze: Put all ingredients in gallon size Ziplock freezer bag, label with date/instructions (freezes for up to 6 months). To prepare, thaw overnight, then pour everything into a crock pot, and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
By Joseph W. Smith III
Nine free concerts in 28 days.
That’s what Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band has lined up for the summer of 2025.
Venues and occasions include local parks, annual festivals, summer holidays, nearby nursing homes, a national convocation in Gettysburg — and even two brand-new sites where the group has never played before.
Just a few weeks after a pair of spring concerts at the Community Arts Center, Repasz kicks off its robust summer slate on June 7, joining the four-day Gettysburg Brass Band Festival.
guest-conducted by its arranger — Jari Villanueva, a veteran composer who’s spent many years working with the United States Air Force Band.
Closer to home, Repasz will also perform the very next day at the Ways Garden Art Show in downtown Williamsport. Other concerts include Flag Day at Penn College; July Fourth in Eagles Mere; the MidPenn Band Festival in West Milton; and two first-ever locales for this ensemble: Nippenose Valley Village on June 19 and Bloomsburg Town Park on June 25. (Full schedule below.)
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June 7 & October 4, 2025 $38pp
August 31, 2025 $118pp
Rails to Trails Bike Ride Washington DC
June 21, 2025 $159 Adult
Baltimore Zoo & Aquarium
July 4, 2025 $119pp
Hosting 20 bands from Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware and Indiana, the GBBF features Repasz at 6 p.m. Saturday. This particular performance will include a medley from George Gershwin’s “Girl Crazy,”
The Mid-Penn gig, slated for June 21 in West Milton, is a Central PA band event that draws more than 70 musicians from towns like Danville, Catawissa, Selinsgrove, Sunbury and Bellefonte. Each of several area conductors chooses two works, which are then rehearsed in the afternoon — with a free concert that evening. In the words of Repasz conductor Jeff Dent, these summer concerts
September 1, 2025 $113 Adult
Windmill Farm & Cruise
September 10, 2025 $129 pp
Fourth of July in Washington, DC Quilters Extravaganza
7/12*, 8/30* $112pp
September 14, 2025 $88 pp
New York City - *includes American Dream Mall Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival
July 16, 2025 $202pp
September 30, 2025 $144 pp
Brooklyn Pizza Tour Fall Foliage Train Ride
July 18, 2025 $139pp
October 2, 2025 $141 pp
Niagara Falls, NY with Niagara Power Vista Fall Holiday Mystery
July 23, 2025 $151 Adult
October 5, 2025 $111 pp
Raystown Lake Cruise & East Broad Top RR DC National Zoo
July 25, 2025 $69pp October 15, 2025 $95 Adult, $79 Age 12 & Under York Fair Lehigh Gorge Train Ride
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October 19, 2025 $121pp
Southern Tier Sampler Boo at the Zoo - Philadelphia
August 10, 2025 $142pp
November 1, 2025 $99pp
Crayola & Lehigh Valley Zoo King of Prussia Mall
August 23, 2025 $99pp
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“feature a varied repertoire of styles and genres; we’ve made a special effort to include ‘a little something for ever yone.’”
Highlights include the “Palais de Versailles Overture,” which Dent describes as “a very classical-sounding work that reflects the unimaginable beauty of the Palace of Versailles and contains snippets of the French national anthem.”
Also on offer is a local favorite, Robert Sheldon’s “Beyond the Riverbend” — which was included on the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper’s 2022 CD anthology.
Dent adds that the tunes “Nippono,” “Lycoming Motor March” and “Keefer’s Grenadier March” will also be on offer to celebrate local composers John Hazel and Harry Lincoln.
The exciting summer slate is rounded out by jazz tunes (“Star Dust,” “T.D.’s Boogie Woogie”) and several patriotic selections for Flag Day and July 4th.
Here’s the full schedule, with times and addresses:
June 7, 6 p.m.: Gettysburg Brass
Band Festival, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg.
June 8, 1:30 p.m.: Ways Garden Art Show, corner West Fourth and Maynard Sts., Williamsport.
June 10, 6 p.m.: Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Rd., Williamsport.
June 14, 6 p.m.: Flag Day Ceremony at Penn College, Student & Administrative Services Center, Hagan Way, Williamsport.
June 19, 6:30 p.m.: Nippenose Valley Village, 7190 South State Route 44, Williamsport.
June 20, 6 p.m.: WeCare Loyalsock, 1445 Sycamore Rd., Montoursville.
June 21, 7 p.m.: Mid-Penn Band Festival, Central Oak Heights, 75 Heritage Rd., West Milton.
June 25, 7 p.m.: Bloomsburg Town Park, 1205 Market St., Bloomsburg.
July 4, 5 p.m.: Eagles Mere Green, 288 Eagles Mere Ave., Eagles Mere.
The band will also perform in the Grand Slam Parade for the 2025 Little League World Series, which starts at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12.
More information is available at repaszband.org.
Chioma Muoghalu, M.D. UPMC Pediatrics
As the school year wraps up, many families are looking forward to a
of sun, fun, and well-earned relaxation. Summer offers a welcome break from early mornings, packed lunches, and
homework; however, it’s also a time when routines can shift dramatically. For children, these changes can affect their sleep, nutrition, safety, and even mental health. With a little planning, families can keep summer carefree and health conscious. Here are a few ways to help your child enjoy a safe, active, and healthy summer from start to
finish.
Without the structure of the school day, it’s easy for kids (and parents) to fall into unpredictable sleep and screen habits. Maintaining a consistent routine — even if it’s a relaxed one — can help children feel secure and promote healthy development. Try to keep wake-up and bedtimes within an hour of the school-year schedule. That way, your child gets enough sleep, and the transition back to school in the fall will be
much smoother. Include regular times for meals and snacks, physical activity, quiet time, and chores to provide a sense of stability. Stay Sun Safe and Beat the Heat Summer fun usually means more time outside. This is great for physical activity and mental well-being, but prolonged sun exposure and hot temperatures can pose health risks if proper precautions aren’t taken. Staying sun safe includes wearing hats with brims, sunglasses, and lightweight long-sleeved shirts, are
great in addition to an application of sunscreen. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher about 15 minutes before going outside is a good rule of thumb. Remember to reapply every two hours, or a er swimming or sweating.
Heat-related illnesses can happen quickly in children, especially during vigorous play. Be sure your child drinks plenty of water before, during, and a er outdoor activities. Encourage breaks in the shade or indoors, especially during the hottest parts of the day (approximately 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
With busy school schedules out of the way, summer is an ideal time to catch up on your child’s medical needs. Scheduling a well-child visit during the summer helps ensure your child is growing and developing properly, and it gives you a chance to ask questions or bring up concerns.
Your pediatrician can review your child’s physical and emotion-
al health, update any needed immunizations, and complete forms required for sports or school activities. If your child takes daily medications, it’s also a good time to review their dosages and check in about any side e ects or concerns.
Preventive care is more than just a checklist. It’s an opportunity to partner with your child’s doctor to support their health all year long. Summer should be a time of joy, exploration, and family memories. With a little preparation and awareness, you can help make it a season of safety and wellness, too. From staying hydrated in the heat to getting enough rest and keeping up with medical visits, small steps can make a big di erence in your child’s health.
Chioma Muoghalu, M.D., is with UPMC Pediatrics and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Muoghalu, call 570-321-2810. For more information, visit UPMC.com/PediatricsNCPA.
some new
While a great heel will always have its place, who amongst us really wants to be tottering around in high heels during the hazy days of summer?
For my money, flat shoes are dominating this season’s warm-weather wardrobe. From barely-there leather sandals to flip-flops to nostalgia-inducing jellies, summer flats can be both comfortable as well as polished. Here’s a rundown of some flat options for summer and how best to style
them.
A thick-strapped leather sandal is one of the most versatile flats you can wear in summertime. Depending on your work environment, you can easily pair them with business casual or even a workleisure ensemble, dress them up with a floral maxi, or just bum around in a tank and cutoffs. It’s quite the utilitarian shoe while still being chic. I’ve been checking out Jerusalem Sandals’ Elan Buckle Women’s Leather Thick Strap Sandal in black. Also available in brown and tan, the
unisex design with the adjustable ankle strap can easily complete just about any outfit. I may also be tempted, as the website prompts, to “complete your look” with a matching leather tote.
A similar but different take on chunky leather sandal-flats is the toe loop sandal. The structure of this shoe gives major boho vibes and definitely calls attention to the toenails, so best to keep up with those pedicures. DSW has Soul Naturalizer’s Freya Sandal in black, dark brown, white, and blue. The slingback design and sculpted footbed provide support and style, putting an eccentric spin on a casual look. Or take these sandals on a night out with some tailored shorts and a linen top.
Speaking of nights out, the barely-there strappy sandal is made for parties this season. These flats offer less support than the thicker, chunkier variety, so not great for all-day wear, but for some drinks on a patio or a special event, then a delicate, strappy flat can be worn with a floaty
summer frock, as well as for a cocktail attire dress code. Banana Republic Factory’s Vegan Leather Strappy Sandal comes in black, pale gold, cap blue, and coral, and with the sale price of $40, I’d pick up two pairs. The gold sandal is very much occasion-ready, while you may want the blue or coral pair to add a pop of color to a neutral outfit of a linen shift or breezy shorts.
Going back to utility for a moment, classic black rubber flip-flops are essential for summer. Flip-flops serve so many purposes in the warmer months. They can function as an around-the-house shoe, a quick slipon to grab the mail shoe or part of a weekend outfit of drawstring shorts and a graphic tee.
And while you can find extremely budget-friendly versions out there, chances are after a hard summer’s worth of wear, they’ll most likely be destined for the trash, and your feet may not fare much better.
If flip-flops are a go-to shoe for you, then I’d recommend investing in a pair like Archies Arch Support Flip Flop. As the name suggests, the orthotic support cradles your feet, your toes won’t have to grip as hard, and they’re a more durable shoe than the discount flip-flops you find on a rack at a road stop. Not that some road
stop ippies can’t be lifesavers, but for those of us who’ve learned the hard way, comfort and support outweigh bargains.
From function to fun, another at shoe trending this season (and for several seasons now) are jelly shoes.
ere was one summer I wore my jellies every day — in the creek, in the woods, on the playground.
And my feet grew so much that summer that I had to cut them up the sides to keep wearing them. Needless to say, I was committed to the vibe.
cut them up the classic
of these ats is the standard ballet, which can be worn with a variety of looks, from jeans to jumpsuits. Old Navy has a Jelly Fisherman’s Sandal for a more strappy version that comes in clear, blue, and taupe.
walks the line (pun intended) on a pretty yet practical shoe.
Nowadays, there are more re ned versions of the classic jelly, like Lo ’s Jelly Flats in red, white, aqua, and pink. e cut
A di erent take on the jelly at is the mesh at. Which, in full disclosure, I have mixed feelings about. With versions like Chinese Laundry’s Aurelle Ballet Flat with a full-on mesh upper, I just don’t see how your feet aren’t going to be lthy and much less supported.
Or there’s a hybrid of jelly and woven with Chuck Taylor’s All Star Dainty Mary Jane Knit with a high-quality tread for all-day wear and all-day cute.
Whether you’re building a capsule wardrobe for summer Fridays, planning vacation out ts, or just looking for your next go-to shoe, consider some of these summer at options. With so many chic and cute versions on o er, it’s never been easier to set aside the heels for a breezier and more comfortable shoe to complete your summer looks. creek, in the woods,
I can get behind a crocheted at like Feversole’s Close Toe Espadrilled Slip-On Flat Shoe. A crochet at
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“Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human” by Tim Clare c.2025, Abrams Press
$28.00 234 pages
It’s your move. Shake the dice, spin the wheel, count the squares and move your plastic piece a little closer to a win. You absolutely love doing this — it’s oddly very exciting — but why? Is your favorite board game one of skill or chance or, as in the new book “Across the Board” by Tim Clare, maybe it’s an ancient and obsessive mix of both?
As a busy adult, you might not believe that you have many chances for play.
But think about it. Clare says that “tabletop games are… everywhere, played in pubs, cafes… churches and casinos, under bridges on attened cardboard boxes…” You might’ve gone to Bingo this week, indulged a kindergartner with a pretend-loss,
or enjoyed your weekly poker night. “Games,” he says, “are so ubiquitous… that we take them for granted.” at wasn’t always so. At times throughout history, games were serious matters.
ousands of years ago, dice were used for divine decision-making, prediction, and magic as well as for play
but sometimes, the pieces weren’t all fun and games. In the 1700s in Sweden, when multiple people were involved in murder, a roll of the die had a more sinister meaning: killers who won the roll-off went to prison, those who lost the round were executed.
The first confirmed instructions for playing a game were found in a Sumerian tomb dating back thousands of years, while “the oldest positively identified board game,” called Mehen, is from ancient Egypt; today, games we play have distant similarities to both. Germans in the Middle Ages enjoyed drinking games. America’s first game manufacturer owed its success to a letter written by a little girl. D&D sprung somewhat recently from elaborate and “highly complex” war games but nobody knows exactly how old chess is; ditto for card games because of their too-easy destructibility. And, says Clare, there are more than fifty billion Pokémon cards floating around in the world since the game’s creation nearly thirty years ago...
The car’s packed, including swimsuits and flip-flops and the family’s
new obsession. Game boards aren’t just for long winter evenings, as you’ll see in “Across the Board.”
Making the distinction between a sport and a game, author Tim Clare takes readers on a time-traveling romp across ancient tables and sweaty-handed dice rolls, through modern auditoriums full of plastic pieces and around potentially million-dollar game cards. This is fun, but it also works as a sort of nostalgia, making you remember the games you loved as a kid.
Board games are fleeting things, little more than cardboard and plastic, in most cases, but Clare argues that they matter. They can represent big-money, or a way to connect with someone, or “Several rings out,” games are related to other aspects of life. In a big surprise, he shows that they could be related to health, too.
“Across the Board” is a very interesting book that entertains and informs, and no board game enthusiast, dice lover, gambler, gamer, or quietly competitive player should be without it. Find it. It’s your move.
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20
is week you might feel a surge of energy, Aries. It’s a good time to get moving on a long-term project or any passion projects that you may have been avoiding.
TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21
Taurus, this week is all about nding balance. You may be torn between your career and personal life, but don’t forget to set aside time for yourself.
GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21
Gemini, your creativity is at an all-time high, so use this week to explore new hobbies or start a creative project that excites you. You can be creative at work as well.
Libra, you may feel like the spotlight is on you right now. Either at work or in social settings, your leadership abilities will be put to the test and on display.
SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22
is might be a week that calls for introspection, Scorpio. Although you might feel like retreating, don’t close yourself o entirely from others for too long.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21
Connections with friends and groups will be front and center this week, Sagittarius. You might receive an unexpected invitation and make new friends who share your interests.
CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22
is is a week you may feel pulled toward home and family, Cancer. It’s a time for reorganizing your space or even simply enjoying quiet moments however you choose.
LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23
Leo, your communication skills that will be on display this week. It’s a great time to express your ideas and connect with other people. Start that conversation.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20
Capricorn, you should prioritize your professional goals over the next few days. Might there be something you can do to land a promotion or step into a leadership role?
AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18
VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22
Pay attention to your budgeting and spending this week, Virgo. ere may be opportunities to invest your money in a wiser way. Finances will be on your mind a lot.
LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23
is week may present opportunities for learning, exploring or even travel. A spontaneous trip might be just what you need to recharge and re ect on yourself, Aquarius.
PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20
It’s time to put some e ort into making deeper connections and fostering your relationships, Pisces. at requires spending a little more time with the people around you.
Ideal for neighborhood cookouts, quick family dinners and anything in between, potato salad is a tried-and-true summer favorite. is version from Cookin’ Savvy comes together in a snap so you can spend more time enjoying the sun and less time in the kitchen.
Pair this easy potato salad with more warm-weather recipe inspiration found at Culinary.net.
Potato Salad Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
• 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• smoked paprika, for garnish
• 3 pounds potatoes
• 4 boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
• 2 dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
Directions:
poIn oven, until tender. then coarsely eggs garlic
Coarsely chop potatoes. In Dutch oven, boil until fork tender. Drain then add coarsely chopped eggs and pickles. Add garlic powder, onion powder, bacon pieces, mayonnaise and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
Transfer to large bowl and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Garnish with smoked paprika. (Family Features & Culinary.net)
A Weekly Look At The Williamsport Crosscutters Compiled by the Cutters’ Media Relations Dept.
Opening Night THIS Friday Cutters baseball is BACK! e summer fun begins on THIS Friday when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 6:35pm Opening Night tickets and tickets for all 2025 home games are available by online at crosscutters.com, by phone at (570) 326-3389 or in-person at the Journey Bank Ballpark box o ce.
at (570)326-3389 for the guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind! Cutters Promotional Schedule Full of Fun
e Williamsport Crosscutters have announced their 2025 promotional schedule. Promotional highlights include:
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• A series of giveaways commemorating the Cutters 2024 MLB Dra League title including a replica Championship Ring (Opening Night-June 6), T-shirts (June 13), Photos (June 17) and Pins (June 19)
• Post-Game Fireworks every Saturday (June 7 & 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. New Food & Beverage O erings for 2025
Some new food o erings will make their debut at the ballpark this season including Country Store Bacon Cheddar Hot Dogs, e Hog Heaven Dog (topped w/ Gunzey’s pulled pork & bacon bits), e Rodeo Burger (topped w/ cheese, pulled pork, onion ring & BBQ sauce), quesadillas and 3 varieties of Fox Den Cold Brew.
We are also excited to debut a new ice cream avor this season, BOOMER’S COOKIE CRUNCH by Eder’s Ice Cream! e avor features blue vanilla ice cream with crushed Oreo’s, Grahm Crackers & Marshmallow Swirl and is served in a traditional cone, wa e cone or souvenir helmet.
GUNZEY’S AT THE GAME returns with their famous sausage, cheesesteaks,
brisket and new expanded varieties of their mac & cheese bowls.
For beer lovers, Cutters Original Lumberjacked Cream Ale, brewed by Bullfrog Brewery, returns and will now be available in special limited-edition cans as well as on dra .
Annual Cutters 5K Race Set for June 28
e 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. e race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m. with registration open at 8 a.m. e course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the nal sprint around the eld 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 bene t 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 o ces at Journey Bank Ballpark.
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Friday, June 6 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.
• Opening Night 2025. Presented by UPMC & WILQ
• Replica Championship Ring Giveaway. First 1,000 fans. One fan will win a GENUINE 2024 Cutters Championship Ring
• Schedule Magnet Giveaway. First 1,000 fans.
Saturday, June 7 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.
• Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Pepsi, Professional Petroleum & KISS
102.7 along with Quality Inn & ZY Pyrotechnics.
• Knoebels Kids Night. e rst 200 kids age 12 and under get a free Knoebels Bargain Night ticket.
Sunday, June 8 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 4:05 p.m.
• Clinton County Speedway Day. e rst 500 fans get a free ticket to the Clinton County Speedway.
• Baseball Bingo.
• Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Giant.
• Cutters Autograph Booth open 3:20-3:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm
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feeling of joy as we watch them interacting with their mother in their rst weeks of life. eir initial unsteadiness vanishes in just a few days as they gain strength and agility. It is not long until we can watch in amazement as they run back and forth helter-skelter with what seems like boundless energy!
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pring is in full swing, and summer is rapidly approaching! Pop-up showers, along with the occasional thunderstorm and all-day rains, have turned the brown elds into lush green. For weeks now, the tree swallows and bluebirds have been busily ying in and out of their bird boxes as they lay and hatch eggs and begin tending to their newborns. Cardinals, orioles, gold nches, and a few indigo buntings have been adding color to the many songbirds that grace the skies.
At about 6:30 every morning, a male Baltimore oriole arrives in a nearby maple tree and greets the morning with his distinctive call. His call is easy to duplicate, and as I do so, we go back and forth. It is a pleasant way to start the day!
And now, more signs of a wonderful spring are about to appear as we begin sighting the newly born fawns. ey always seem to inspire such a great
But it’s that time of year when we need a gentle reminder. e cautionary note is that Mother Nature has things well in hand and doesn’t need interference from any well-intended humans. I refer to the fact that in the next several weeks the young of all kinds will come into this world — from baby birds to those oh-so-cute fawns with their big brown eyes and beautiful white spots!
All of these magni cent young birds and mammals are wonderful to observe but need to be watched from a distance. If you get too close, the newly born or weeks-old young can panic — causing young birds to drop from a nest or young mammals to ee from
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their hiding spot and putting themselves in danger of predation. Take photographs if you want, but do so from a distance so as not to put the subjects in danger.
Probably the most encountered, or at least most talked about young of any species, are the fawns of the whitetail deer. eir birth is underway and will continue for several weeks. Spring gobbler hunters or those folks just out for a hike will have good odds of spotting one of these young deer — usually curled up and lying still to avoid predation. During the initial phase of a newly born fawn’s life, it has no scent. is helps prevent predation during this early phase while it develops the strength in its legs to (hopefully) outrun any predators that cross its path. By the time it develops its scent, it should have the strength and stamina to outrun anything that is looking at it for its next meal.
Among all of its predators, the black bear takes more fawns every spring than do any of the others. is is a fact that many have di culty accepting, but studies here in Pennsylvania and in other states support that fact.
For those of you who spend time in the outdoors, you may have wondered why you have more black bear sightings this time of year. It is because they are out cruising elds and woodlots in search of fawns, and they will do so in daylight hours as well as nighttime. What should you do if you happen to come across a fawn or some other relatively newly born bird or animal in the wild? First and most importantly, realize that it is NOT abandoned. ere is little doubt that the mother is nearby — hiding and watching you from a safe distance. Once you leave, she will return to feed and care for her young. So, enjoy watching for a few moments, take pictures if you want, but don’t stay too long and don’t get too close. e last thing you want to do is frighten the young bird or animal from its hiding place only to be spotted by a nearby predator! If you are lucky enough to encounter a young bird or animal, appreciate the fact that you can make such an observation, enjoy this brief time of seeing something most folks never have a chance to witness, and make sure that you “Look, But Don’t Touch!”
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Every spring, like a lot of other folks, I find myself scanning the countryside for the newly arriving fawn deer.
Most of our adult does in Pennsylvania start giving birth between mid-May and the end of June, with the birthing season peaking around May 30th.
the open stretch of highway and stayed 30 yards back. The fawn laid still in the middle of the road for a minute or two, and finally, the doe made her way back down on the road, and the two of them headed up the steep bank and into the woods.
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I actually spotted my first fawn a couple of weeks ago off at the edge of a distant field.
Last week, however, resulted in a more interesting fawn sighting as I traveled down a back road on the way into town. It was mid-morning when I watched a doe walk out onto the middle of the road; she looked back and then continued up the steep bank on the other side of the road.
I slowed down, thinking more deer were coming, and sure enough, a little fawn deer walked out to the middle of the road and laid down right on the road when it spotted my vehicle. I stopped my truck at the edge of
Obviously, the fawn had not picked a great spot to “hide” from my approaching vehicle, but even at that very early age in their life, they knew that they must hunker down and not move in the face of danger. That fawn had no cover but waited patiently for Mom to return before it got up to run off with her.
Seeing this situation made me think about how many times in the past I’ve spotted a young fawn hidden somewhere in the woods, but no adult was anywhere in sight. What biologists have found is that during the first few weeks after birth does only visit a fawn periodically throughout the day to nurse the fawn. These nursing vis-
its may only last for 30 minutes, and mothers may be gone for hours at a time.
Mama deer not staying with her young constantly may seem like some neglect, but the fact is the doe is utilizing this away time to bulk up and increase her milk supply, and she also stays away to avoid attracting attention to the area.
After about six weeks, the fawns reach a level of strength and agility that allows them to spend more time traveling with their mothers.
Something the Game Commission
and biologists want to caution people about is that during and after this birthing period, fawns will often be spotted all alone, but that does not mean that they were abandoned. It’s best to keep your distance; the adult doe may well be somewhere nearby. Just like that fawn that laid down in the middle of the road in front of me, by keeping my distance, the mother doe felt secure in coming back and gathering up her youngster. If you haven’t seen any fawns, keep your eyes open because the young ones are on their way.
Extensive research has revealed there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that Queen’s We Are the Champions is the ringtone on Gabe Sinicropi’s phone. But the Crosscutters organization has every reason to be proud.
“It is a very positive thing to point to,” Sinicropi, the team’s director of marketing, echoed, referencing the Crosscutters 2024 MLB Dra League championship. “It adds legitimacy to what we are doing.
Scott Lowery
Asked about what’s new for this season, Sinicropi was quick to respond.
ere haven’t been many championships in Williamsport. Our last one was in 2003. Ironically, this one was the rst-ever championship to be clinched at home in the long history of baseball in Williamsport!”
When asked to describe the recent activities in preparation for the Crosscutters 2025 season, which begins Friday, Sinicropi laughed and said, “Your column isn’t big enough!”
Giving an abridged response, Sinicropi revealed that the past few weeks have been comprised of getting all the scripts ready for ‘the show,’ nalizing orders for all the food and beverages, and getting the entire stadium, that has been mostly dormant since September 5th, ready for the season. Many things have already been done, but there have been those things that could not have been accomplished until the past few weeks.
“ ere is going to be more protective netting in the stadium. Major League Baseball has mandated that all Minor League stadiums across the country and all partner league stadiums, there must be protective netting in front of every single area where fans sit. is means there will be netting all around the stadium where fans gather, including Cutters Grove and Loggers Landing.
“I expect some fans won’t be happy about it, but overall, it is a good thing. But once fans are seated for just a few minutes, the netting seems to disappear. It is a safety factor, and we won’t be carting people o on stretchers. With the advent of cell phones and smartphones, attending a baseball game is a lot di erent than it was years ago. Fans spend time on their phones, and it only takes a milli-second, if they are not paying attention, for something tragic to occur. So, I think it is a very positive thing.”
When asked how the netting might a ect mascot Boomer’s in-game t-shirt toss, Sinicropi responded, “Rest assured, provisions are being made to accommodate that.”
e Crosscutters will celebrate that ‘We are the Champions’ 2024 reality in grand style
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 5:30 pm
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this Friday for their first home game. The first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark will receive a replica championship ring.
“These rings are super nice. When you put them up against our real rings, you can barely tell the difference,” Sinicropi explained. “Back in the day, when teams handed out replica rings, they were kind of like gum-ball rings. These are really amazing. On top of that, one lucky fan will win a genuine Crosscutters championship ring to be given away that evening.”
The rosters of the six teams in the MLB Draft League are formulated by the league office and then assigned to the various teams. The first half of the season, the players have amateur status ahead of the MLB Draft. The league’s second half is comprised of paid professional players.
The Crosscutters’ preliminary rosters include two players with local ties. Lefthanded pitcher Cade Davis, a Bloomsburg native, is a junior at George Washington University. Ryan Kennell, son of Penn College athletic director Scott Kennell, plays collegiately at Gardner Webb University in North Carolina.
Tickets for the coming season may be purchased at crosscutters.com, the box office, or via the telephone. When purchasing tickets online, Sinicropi stressed the importance of buying them via the Crosscutters website.
“There are numerous sites online that claim to sell tickets. These sites are selling tickets way above our ticket prices. We deal with people literally every night who have purchased tickets through these third-
party sites by paying higher prices and then discover the tickets aren’t valid. We try to take care of these patrons, but it’s a stressful situation that can be avoided.
“We appreciate our fans and hope to bring in more each season to experience Crosscutters baseball. Our main goal is to entertain at an affordable price and provide an enjoyable family outing. Our pre-season has been good with ticket sales and sponsorship. After nine months of preparation, we are looking forward to getting another Williamsport baseball season rolling.”
The Crosscutters are joined in the six-team MLB Draft League by the Frederick Keys, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, State College Spikes, Trenton Thunder, and West Virginia Black Bears. The league plays an eightygame schedule with the Cutters opening June 4 at Trenton and concluding the season at home with State College on September 3.
Looking into the future, Sinicropi revealed that the league is reviewing expansion plans.
“Future expansion plans will involve two cities, and those plans are being worked on. It’s a foregone conclusion it will happen, but it takes time to find the locations that has the investors and the stadiums to meet the established requirements. Eight teams would be a good number, but I wouldn’t want to see it go beyond that.”
Those familiar words “play ball” will ring out from Bowman Field Journey Bank Ballpark once again this Friday night, when the Crosscutters hope to repeat its 2024 championship!
When you spend as much time on the water as I do — you always catch a few. And while some days are certainly better than others — you occasionally have those fantastic once-in-a-lifetime experiences. These nights are extremely rare. I can count them on my fingers. Last evening was not one to remember. I was fishing my usual spots on Lycoming. I parked my car and said hello to Brenda and Kevin. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THEY ASKED?
Work, golf, and chores, my friends. These two are fantastic. I will refrain from using their last names. I want to keep my whereabouts a secret. Let’s just say my pals have the nicest yard in Cogan Station. I know this area quite well. I have been fishing this stretch for 20 plus.
I am amazed at how it constantly produces. This run isn’t near a major stocking point. But the trout always gather in large numbers. Usually, a few weeks after the opener. I always encourage my mates to find the “good spots.” Fish are always on the move and will migrate to these pools.
Stocked fish will sometimes get a bad rap. But I have learned to appreciate
them, which is what I will target. These trout spend their early years in a nursery. Many of them are from the Lycoming Creek Anglers. Once they get to a desired size they are released. Stocked trout will likely head downstream. Some will stay in the same location. They are in search of slower-moving water. Maybe to find some cover. Remember, swimming upstream or battling the current isn’t something they are used to. Where do they go? That is a great question. Several studies show that Rainbows will leave their initial post after three days. One radio-tagged bow swam an incredible 123 miles from their entry within just 16 days of stocking. Incredible. Browns tend to stick around a tad longer. They will likely move after seven. The changes in the diets of these critters are truly amazing. They are raised on pellets that are full of nutrients. Stocked fish quickly learn to adapt and begin finding natural food almost immediately. And after a few weeks in the stream, they do a total 180°. Early in the season, these trout pay little attention to what’s floating by. They will only take worms, bread, minnows, power bait, and salmon eggs that weekend warriors throw. But then,
all of a sudden, a light bulb shines. These stocked fish will start to aggressively feed on bugs. Mostly nymphs. What triggers this response? Stupendous.
I made a few casts near Reeder’s Rapids. There wasn’t much activity. I was going back and forth with my setup. Tried bouncing a green Peeping Caddis. The water is finally at a great level. But with the recent cold. Not many bugs were hatching. I landed one fish in many drifts. I was somewhat disappointed. I had every intention of crushing them. I considered packing up, but then I noticed a few splashes. Lycoming Creek was now bubbling. Those weren’t raindrops. They were trout sipping. I couldn’t tell what these guys were eating. Something small. Fish started to rise almost immediately. Sip after sip. There must have been 50 trout actively feeding. Game on.
I had some of my favorite dry flies in my box. Light-colored Adams. Size 14 and size 16. Tan Brown. Size 16. Nothing. I was getting very frustrated. Several fish came up to take a look, but they all decided no. I could not entice one to strike. They somehow knew. What the heck? I was using the same stuff when I slayed them a few nights before. Elk Caddis. Size 16. Royal Wolfe. Size 16. Slate Drake. Size 16. Blue Wing Olive. Size 16. I tried just about everything. Negative ghost rider. The pattern is full. It was getting dark, and I tried to go smaller. I had some 18s and 20s. Good luck. I even had
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my cheater glasses. There was no possi-
my cheater glasses. There was no possible way that I was finding the eyelet. I have an appointment with Price Optical on Monday. Dude? This was making me so mad. Here I am. Fish are in a frenzy, and I have no clue what I am doing. I quit. Stocked fish are smart. They won this round.
I reached out to several of my friends and asked for help. Even the pros will have these kinds of nights out. Who knows what they were feeding on? I made a few calls and pulled the trigger on Amazon. I will be back. Maybe later today if I get the lawn mowed. That is what keeps us in the game. But props to those trout who are starting to figure it out. Tight lines, boys and girls. Cheers.
Crossword Clues: ACROSS:
1. Marsh plant
6. Southern constellation (“The Peacock”)
10. Fogginess
14. Home to Fools’ Day
15. Absence of the sense of pain
17. Popular November holiday
19. Consume food
20. Buddy
21. Long-haired goat-antelope
22. Japanese honorific
23. Actor Malek
24. One point south of southeast
26. Illegal acts
29. As fast as can be done
31. Prevents harm to young
32. Exclamation of satisfaction
34. African nation
35. Slow-moving animal
37. Oh, goodness!
38. A team’s best pitcher
39. Cleanser
40. Radioactivity units
41. Expectorated matter
43. Cover a wide range
45. The central area of a church
46. California capital (abbr.)
47. Dutch painter Klaver
49. 007’s creator
50. Impression of dishonesty
53. Northeastern sports rivalry
57. Cloths
58. Stalin’s police chief
59. Hostelries
60. Bitterly regret
61. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman
DOWN:
1. Satisfy
2. European health advocate
3. Expression of annoyance
4. Strong liquor
5. Large red deer
6. Holder of less common religious beliefs
7. West Indian shrub
8. Family of proteins
9. Wealthy, influential business leader
10. Low spirits
11. Approves food
12. Monetary unit of Iran and Oman
13. Mary __, cosmetics
16. Expressed in pithy maxims
18. Relaxing spaces
22. The NFL’s big game
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23. Proof of payment (abbr.)
24. Starchy preparation of dried orchid tubers
25. Indicates near
27. Minneapolis suburb
28. Herring-like fish
29. Doctors’ group
30. Pouches
31. Bread dipping in sauce
33. Commercials
35. A reminder of past events
36. Affected by injury
37. Geological time
39. Stationary part of a motor
42. Brings together
43. Of sound mind
44. Personal computer
46. Without (French)
47. A bank might give you one
48. Agricultural testing organization
49. A small island
50. Type of gene
51. Murres
52. Card game
53. A measure of human health
54. Australian airline (abbr.)
55. One point south of due west
56. Affirmative
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9, with no number repeating in any one row, column or 3-by-3 box.
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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
FOR SALE HUSKY PUPPIES. Some Black, Some Red With Blue Eyes. DOB April 10th. $600.00 For Red Colors, $300.00 For Black. Call 814380-0248. 191743
FOR SALE 8 Week Old Maltese Mix Puppies, $200.00 Each. 814-810-1190. 191542
LOOKING TO RE-HOME 2 Year Old Chocolate Lab. Very Friendly, Pure Bred, Not Fixed. 570-412-2089. 191532
BEAGLE. 3 YEAR OLD Male, Good Rabbit Dog. Call For Price 570-419-3092. 191720
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309. 191549
JERSEY SHORE LIVE-
STOCK MARKET LLC & FLEA MARKET: The following items were sold on May 29nd, 2025, Beef Calves: $10.60 to $17.25 per pound; Beef X Calves: $9.80 to $13.30 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.75 to
$11.70 per pound; Fats: $1.80 to $2.34 per pound; Cows: $0.31 to $1.65 per pound; Bulls: $1.55 to $2.30 per pound; Feeders: $1.65 to $3.90 per pound; Sheep: $1.30 to $1.70 per pound; Goats: $25 to $540 per head; Lambs: $2.40 to $3.50 per pound; Sows: $0.40 to $0.62 1/2 per pound; Feeder Pigs: $ 58 per head. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740. 191738
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NEIGHBORHOOD YARD
SALE County Line And Comley Road, Turbotville. June 6th & June 7th, 8-? 191390
MULTI-FAMILY YARD
SALE 117 Rock Town Road, Loganton. Fri. June 6th, 8-3pm, Sat. June 7th, 8-?. Potted Black Raspberry & Strawberry Plants, Some Perennials And House Plants, Paintings Seashells And Lots Of Misc. Items, Cane Seated Rocker. 191544
HUGE INDOOR CHARITY
BENEFIT SALE Thursday, June 5th Through Saturday, June 7th, 7am-5pm Daily In Back Building By The Playground Of The Pleasant View Wesleyan Church, 994 East Penn St., Muncy. 100% Of Charity Benefit Sales Will Be Split Between Sonlight House, Touchaheart, Sojourner Truth Ministries, The Kindness Project, And Our Church’s Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Baked Goods, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs And More Also For Sale. Blackstone Grill Raffle Tickets $10.00 Each. Food And Raffle Ticket Sales Benefit Building Expansion Project. 191713
YARD SALE 2132 BLAIR
STREET. June 6-7, 8-1pm. Books, Puzzles, Other Stuff. 191715
FAMILY YARD SALE 6TH & 7TH, 8-12. 5 Miles From Loyalsock Pool On Northway Road, At Graveyard Turn On Quaker Hill Road. Please Pull In Driveway at 2525 Quaker Hill Road On Right. Women’s M-XL, Young Men’s 29-30, 3030, Shirts M-L, Toys, Toy Box, Dolls, Household Things, Antique Glass, Some Rugs. 191723
HUGE 3-FAMILY June 6th & 7th, 8-? 2001 N. Konkle Road, Montoursville. Everything And More! 191732
MARY’S MARKET 9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Buying Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 105pm. 570-259-1886. 191552
GARAGE SALES
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE June 6th & 7th At 193 Misty Acres Lane, Loganton. 570-725-2099 Extn:1. Princess House, Baked Goods, Health & Western Books, Lots Of Bars Soaps And More. 191538
ESTATE SALES
CAS ESTATE SALE 1312 Watson St. Williamsport Thurs/ Fri, June 5-6, 8am-5pm. Dressers, SLEEP NUMBER BED like new, marble-top and other tables, lots of beach décor, linens and towels, jewelry, GUILD True American guitar, kitchen wares, knick-knacks, glassware, wall art, lovely lady’s clothes sizes XL-3X, plus hats, purses, shoes, luggage. Fans, heaters, storage bins, garden items, Christmas, handicap items, lamps, some tools and hardware, box lots, and much more. For pictures and more info. see www.casestatesales.com . 191571
ESTATE SALE JUNE 6th & 7th. 1127 Fifth Ave., Jersey Shore (South Avis). Vintage Toys, Jewelry, Books, Magazines, Cameras And Radios, Hess Trucks & Various Cars, Seybold & Kinkade Pictures, Designer Clothes & Shoes, Baby Items, Kerosene Heaters, Table Saw, Drill Press, Band Saw & Tools. 191721
B&S ESTATE SALES NEXT
SALE will be Thurs (6/5) and Fri (6/6) from 8-6 and Sat (6/7) from 8-noon. This whole home sale includes furniture, collectibles, tools, glassware, and much more. There is a nice mix of vintage and modern items. Message leininger67@aol.com or 570428-2824 for more information. 191726
ESTATE SALE JUNE 12th, 13th & 14th. 8am-3pm. 7047 State Route 654 Williamsport. 191722
PUBLIC SALES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
The Following Self-Storage Cube Contents Containing Household and Other Goods Will Be Sold, For Cash, By CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent For Owner 300 Lycoming Mall Circle Suite 320, Pennsdale, Pa. 17756, To Satisfy A Lien On June 18, 2025, At Approx. 3:00 PM At www.storagetreasures. com. Cube 1010 Brad Dietrick, Cube 1241 Nathan Higgins, Cube 1572 Jennifer Thompson. 191563
OLD STATE SHOES 1230
Paradise Street Watsontown, PA. 17777. 570-649-0004. Sale On Wrangler & Lee Jeans. 10-20% Off On Select Jeans. 191526
CRAFT SHOW
CRAFT VENDORS NEED-
ED For November 8th, 9am3pm. First UMC Of Muncy. For Vendor Applications Call 570546-8910 Or Email Joyce.mccarty4@gmail.com . 191348
CHURCH SERVICES
HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Rd) Pastor Jane O’Borski. Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 190713
DUBOISTOWN CHURCH
133 Summer Street. Pentecost Sunday 10am. “Pentecost: The Feast of Firstfruits”. 717-813-3992. 191730
GENERAL MERCH. REFRIGERATOR WITH TOP FREEZER, Stainless, 20 Cu. Ft., 7 Months Old, $500.00. 570-398-2803. 191729
WIRE FENCING, NEVER USED. 330 Feet, Originally $464.00. For Sale, $250.00. Have Original Bill. 570-998-9132. 191718
FOR SALE: 6’8” Laminate Countertop With Stainless Steel Sink And Faucet, $125.00. 5’6” L-Shape Countertop, $55.00. Library Table, Early 1900’s, $275.00. Vintage Wooden Highchair, $80.00. Call 570-5472205. 191698
MUSHROOM SOIL For Sale
$26.00/Yard. David Stoltzfus 570-725-2011. 37 McCall Dam Road Loganton, PA. 17747. 191527
BOX SPRING AND MATTRESS, Like New, Plus Assorted Bedroom Furniture. Call 570323-6566. 191396
METAL ROOFING & SID-
ING for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, Returns, Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222. M11
SONY MODEL STRK-750P
Complete Home Theater System With Amplifier Tuner, Woofer, 4 Speakers. $115.00. 570-2205973. 191207
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GOOD THINGS TO EAT STRAWBERRIES FOR SALE Memorial Weekend. Call To Order 570-649-0004. 1230 Paradise Street, Watsontown. 191345
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anticipates the following position: HS Girls Volleyball Coach Fall Season
Apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/ EOE
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2,500 sq. ft. Three Level Kuhns Bros. Log Home on 12 wooded acres bordering Pine Creek and the Rail Trail. Enjoy the view from the wraparound deck/porches of this 4-bedroom, 3-full bath home featuring a third level master suite and beautiful stone fireplace. Hike, bike, hunt, kayak, or fish out your front door. This is a rare find in the Cedar Run area of the Pine Creek Valley!! $1,150,000
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
ESTABLISHED BAND Looking For A Full-Time Drummer Or Lead Player For Rock Music. Must Be Reliable. For Info Call Ray 570-447-3584. 191577
Has an opening for the following full-time position: Director of Pupil Services
Scope: is position administers special education and other services for disabled and gi ed students in the Jersey Shore Area School District. All issues and information regarding special education are considered a responsibility of this position. Other areas of education such as Section 504 compliance, gi ed support, alternative education and others as assigned are included within the scope of this position.
Certi cations: Administrative Certi cate (Principal, Special Education Supervisor, Pupil Personnel Supervisor, etc.)
Quali cations: Hold an appropriate certi cate for the position Background to include instructional and/or supervisory experience in special education settings. Ability and experience in assessment, curriculum design and implementation and data-driven instructions are desirable. A bachelor’s and a master’s degree are required.
All applications for the Director of Pupil Services Position must be submitted online at: Jsasd.org>Employment> Current Openings>Corresponding Application Link
Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, application, certi cation, Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.
Applications will be accepted until the position is lled JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
anticipates the following position: Full-Time
Apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/ EOE Posting remains open until lled.
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
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 617 located at 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport is seeking a part-time cook for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. If interested, please inquire within or call (570) 327-0255. 191365
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
DRIVER NEEDED
DRIVER WANTED With Pick-Up Truck. Call 570-5476343. 191558
BUSINESS SERVICES
WINDOW CLEANING. First Floor Only, No Storm Windows. Text 570-220-1681. 191528 2 PROS PAINTING. Professional, Reliable, Affordable. Interior & Exterior, Deck Refinishing, Fences, Power Washing. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Stephen @ 570-772-2508. Spring Special: 10% Off All Jobs Booked This Month! Ask About Our Senior Discount. 191351 WEED WHACKING, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 191359
has the anticipated full-time certi ed opening for the 2025-2026 school year:
Middle School Math Teacher (7th Grade) Certi cation: Mathematics 7-12 or other appropriate certi cation
All applications for teaching positions must be submitted online at: jsasd.org>Employment>Current Openings>Corresponding Application Link
Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, PA Standard Teaching Application, certi cation, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.
Deadline for application is June 9, 2025, at 4:00pm JSASD is an equal opportunity employer
CLEAN-OUTS, JUNK REMOVAL, Brush Removal, Hauling. 570-377-0428. 191360
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. 191369
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
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL
can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, we’re waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/25 Call 1-844-501-3208. C11
WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844887-5145 (PA017137) M11
SCOTT’S LAWN CARE OUR 26TH YEAR IN BUSINESS!
SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 570-419-6326. 191559
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