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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect, connect, and, perhaps most importantly, speak up.
In a world that often feels rushed, noisy, and overwhelming, it’s never been more critical to have honest conversations about mental health. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or something more complex, the reality is: we all struggle sometimes. And here in our community, those struggles are real, even if we don’t always see them.
Mental health still carries a certain stigma, especially in small towns where the pressure to appear “fine” can outweigh the need to ask for help. That needs to change. Talking about our mental well-being shouldn’t be taboo; it should be as normal as talking about a sprained ankle or a seasonal cold.
There’s hope, though. I’ve seen it. It’s in the schools offering wellness programs, in the local nonprofits quietly providing counseling and crisis support, and in neighbors checking in on each other, not just in times of tragedy, but on ordinary Tuesdays when something just feels off.
of strength, not weakness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month is “In Every Story, There’s Strength.”
NAMI adds, “Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. ‘In Every Story, There’s Strength’ highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within our community. NAMI’s campaign celebrates the power of storytelling to fuel connection, understanding, and hope for those navigating their own mental health path. Each story shared is a testament to the possibility of recovery and the strength that lies within us all.”
So let’s get a little personal and talk about my story.
everything and nothing, all at once. That’s just how my brain works. Anxious is just my default setting and always will be. There are things I can do to help minimize the anxiety, but at the end of the day, minimization is the best I can do. I will always be at least a little bit anxious all of the time.
Sometimes it’s work, health, family, or bills. Sometimes it’s chores or running late. I once refused to go to a movie because, in my mind, we weren’t going to be early enough, and the idea of being late made me so anxious that I just refused to go.
Honestly, even the lack of issues can compound my anxiety because then I feel like I’m sitting around waiting for the next ‘thing’ to happen. Kinda like when Wile E. Coyote would just hang in mid-air before he realized he ran off the cliff ?
For me, my anxiety is very much tied to my sleep. It’s the least fun cycle in the world. My anxiety goes up, it makes it more difficult to sleep, the less I sleep, the more my anxiety increases — see where I am going with this? Yeah, 10/10 don’t recommend. So I try to stay on a consistent sleep schedule as much as possible.
Other things that can and do help are exercise, especially yoga, and not being a complete fiend for caffeine.
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If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. You’re human. There are resources in our region — professionals, support groups, and community services — that exist for one reason: to help. Reaching out is a sign
I have struggled with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) since I was young. GAD is a mental health condition characterized by excessive, persistent worry and anxiety about a variety of everyday things, even when there is little or no reason to worry. It goes beyond the normal anxiety that people experience from time to time.
I’ve often been asked, “What do you even have to be anxious about?” Well, Karen...
It’s taken time to understand and manage it, and I’m still learning — but I’m not ashamed of it.
It can only help you and the people around you to tell your story. Let’s keep talking about mental health — not just in May, but always. Because our community is stronger when we take care of each other — and ourselves.
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Yarn and related things, whether made from natural wool or artificial, are not something that many people often think of for the many everyday things they contain. However, the organizers of the annual Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival are seeking to change that through an event like their own.
According to event organizers, their main goal is to promote education and the continuation of processing natural fibers from farm animals into usable products.
They also focus on teaching everything from knitting, crocheting, felting, spinning, and weaving, from the shearing of the animals to a beautiful, finished product.
The event was started to help promote the fiber arts. They try to educate the public about natural fibers and all that can be done with them, and provide a space for the artists to promote their
craft and the beautiful products they produce. The products can range from raw fleeces from their animals to handspun yarn to indie-dyed yarn to finished items made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, and more.
This year’s dates are Saturday, May 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free, as is parking. The event is held at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds with over 60 vendors. In a world where everyone is used to clicking a button and having something appear at their door, organizers believe it is essential to understand the time and effort that goes into making the items. They do have folks who come, look at the price of a finished item like a scarf or gloves, and experience a bit of sticker shock. They are trying to help people understand that it takes time to raise and feed the animal, shear it (usually only once a year), keep it healthy, then clean and turn that fleece into a finished product. So essentially that pair of gloves or
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hat in their hand has taken over a year to make. It is livestock being raised, and that is a 24/7-type of job with joy, trials, and heartbreaks.
The festival is put on by a board of five members who have all participated in the fiber industry in some way. They have a member who raised alpacas for show and breeding, as well as selling yarn and finished products — they have since retired.
Another member raised sheep, processed their fleeces, and now shares their knowledge through spinning and weaving guilds.
Another member is an artisan soap maker who loves knitting and crocheting.
And finally, Mike and Elizabeth Longstreth, who are among the festival’s organizers, raised alpacas, opened a farm store to sell items locally, and finally, a fiber mill to process fleeces for farms across the country. They provide them with special orders for their farm shops or personal use.
Event organizers believe they are all working on this out of love for the fiber industry and the joy they get from raising the animals to making a finished product from their fleece. Not everyone attending raises animals, but they do
have an appreciation for what it takes to make that beautiful sweater or hand-dye those skeins for a special project. It’s a festival of like-minded people. And there is more than just fiber and yarn. They do have woodworkers, soap makers, basket weavers, and more. The importance is that these are hand-made items with natural fibers – everyone makes an effort to provide a product that is usually one of a kind and will last for a long time.
In order to help educate the public, they also have demonstrations throughout each day. Demonstrators include sheep herding dogs, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, flatbed knitting machines, bobbin lace weaving, antique sock machines, basket weaving, and much more.
All the vendors donate an item for a ticket auction so everyone can take a chance to win. All the proceeds from this go to keeping the festival thriving from year to year. Those who bring a nonperishable food item will receive a free ticket to their ticket auction, and the food items will be donated to the SonLight House. They will also have a door prize basket for each day.
Food trucks will also be on hand. For more information, visit the website at www.centralpennfiberfest.com and Facebook.
An Educational Open House on Cremation and Funeral Planning. Stop by for a relaxed open house with coffee, cinnamon rolls, cookies and good conversation. Our funeral directors will be on hand to answer your questions about funeral planning, cremation options, and everything in between — no pressure, just helpful information. Youʼll also have the chance to tour our on-site monument display and crematory if youʼd like to learn more about the process.
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Members of the local Ground Observation Corps will go on 24hour duty long with aircraft spotters in this and 26 other states, it was announced by Fred H. Musheno, supervisor of the local post.
The 24-hour schedule, known as Operation Skywatch, was announced recently by officials in Washington as means to increase the air defense capacity of the Air Force. The GOC, a nationwide civilian volunteer organization serves as the Air Force auxiliary by reporting all aircraft activity in the radar network.
The local post is located atop Vallamont Hill, near East Wildwood Cemetery. It affords an excellent view of
the surrounding area.
Aircraft spotted by the post are reported to the Harrisburg Filter Center, whose information is collected and sent to an Air Force radar station. The system provides the Air Force a quick and accurate picture of aerial activity throughout the region. A schedule has been worked out for the local post so that teams of twoman volunteers will man the posts for four-hour periods on a 24-hour basis. The Williamsport Corps has more than 20 volunteers, so it will be necessary for a team to work every four days. The schedules have been arranged so that shifts will not interfere with the volunteer’s daily job.
Mr. Musheno pointed out that there is still a need for more volunteers for the Williamsport area. The Williamsport Post was built in May 1951.
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Merrill E. Reed, of Williamsport
Rose Marie (Williams) Hively, 89
Richard W. Rockey Sr., 73, of Montoursville
Pamela Sue Dickey, 65, of Mill Hall
Jeffrey A. Hendershot, 64, of Mill Hall
Rosemarie “Rose” Andrews, 71, of Williamsport
Priscilla Mae (Kline) Gentzyel, 84, of North Bend
Pauline S. Freas, 88, of Williamsport
Virginia R. (Howlett) Swinehart, 88, of Williamsport
Doris I. Niklaus, 94, of Muncy
Ronald Lee Guthrie, Sr., 92, of Williamsport
Patricia A. “Pat” (Reeder) Leidhecker, 84, of Williamsport
Luella K. Coleman, 95, of Woolrich
Max L. Lapp, 84, of Mill Hall
John F. Hauck, 76 of Hughesville
Frankie L. “Frank” Garn, Sr., 78, of Watsontown
Barbara R. Harris, 80, of Lewisburg
Michael S. DeAngelis, 42, of Flemington
Jay M. “Bud” Haynes, 84, of Pennsdale
Gabriel Robert Johson, 19, of Jersey Shore
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he Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Northeast Pennsylvania (BBBS NEPA), serving Lycoming County, is pleased to announce the first annual scholarship designated in memory of long-time BBBS Lycoming Advisory Board Member Jeffrey Yates, who passed away in January of this year. A local attorney, Yates was an active board member who was steadfast in his commitment to the program and quietly served his community in various children’s and family causes, such as being a regular emcee for the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event.
Yates attended undergraduate school at West Virginia University, as will the recipient of the Jeff Yates Memorial Scholarship, Brady Morgan. Morgan, a senior at East Lycoming School District, was selected by the Yates family to receive this award, in part, due to having been a positive role model as a Big Brother for the past two years for several littles in the East Lycoming School District’s BBBS School-based program. Morgan plans to attend
West Virginia University to major in biology (pre-dental), return to his community to serve as a dentist, and remain active in community service. In addition to Brady Morgan, BBBS Lycoming provided three other students, Scott Johnson, Eden Grace Lukasiewicz, and Tianah Williams, with scholarships to assist them as they continue or pursue their continuing education. Scott Johnson is an East Lycoming senior who has been a Big Brother mentor for the past two years. Johnson has been a very attentive and dedicated Big Brother. Although being challenged with a family member’s illness, Johnson continues to find time to help others. Johnson plans to attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology in the fall.
Eden Grace Lukasiewicz completed her freshman year at George Washington University. Majoring in Biomedical Engineering, she is in the honors program at GWU. For two years, Lukasiewicz was a Big Sister in the South Williamsport Area School
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District. This is Lukasiewicz’s second year applying for and receiving a scholarship through BBBS Lycoming. Little Sister, Tianah Williams, will be graduating from Williamsport Area High School this year. She plans on attending Lock Haven University or the Pennsylvania College of Technology in the fall. Williams has been matched with her Big Sister Ashley Muchler since January 2019. Williams says her experience with BBBS has been amazing. She credits her Big Sister with helping her through difficult times with peers and overcoming a learning disability. Williams’ grades have shown improvement every year. No doubt this Big/Little relationship will continue as Tianah was asked to be a bridesmaid at her Big Sister’s wedding.
BBBS Lycoming raises funds through the annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” event as well as donations through First Community Foundation Partnerships’ “Raise the Region.” While BBBS Lycoming is one of 17 county programs supported regionally through BBBS NEPA, all funds raised in Lycoming County stay in Lycoming County. Because of a unique supportive relationship with the community-based prevention programs
through Lycoming County Children and Youth Services, funds raised are able to be used solely for supporting matches and waiting list youth within the program, as well as providing scholarships that assist program participants as they continue their education with college or trade school. The program offers a host of matches that include Community-Based, SiteBased, Site-Based Facilitated, SiteBased Plus, Bigs in Blue, and Beyond School Walls. Community-Based matches meet in the community to complete match activities together. Match activities are activities that the Big and Little can complete together that will help to develop their match relationship and have a meaningful impact on the Little. Activities include doing crafts together, cooking simple meals, or playing sports together while encouraging discussions to learn more about each other. Community-based matches can also meet on video conferencing platforms. The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program of Northeast Pennsylvania empowers youth in the community by providing and supporting one-to-one mentorships. For more information on becoming a Big or to make a donation, please visit bbbsnepa.com.
By Larry Stout
In last week’s LION article encouraging volunteerism, I highlighted the Lycoming County Sheriff Mark Lusk’s early career that included thousands of hours of volunteer service. This was the foundation for a career in public service that will probably never be seen again.
A year after graduating from Loyalsock High School in 1976, Mark Lusk joined the Old Lycoming Township Police Department. He did his job well, which was shown by his continual promotions to Detective/Corporal and Sergeant, and at the same time, he received awards for his police work in community service, highway safety, arson investigation, murder investigations, and other areas.
later, he became part-time Deputy Coroner for Lycoming County. After seven years in that position, he became fulltime Chief Deputy Coroner.
Through all these activities, Mark Lusk stood out.
In 1990, Lusk was recognized by the National Exchange Club as the Police Officer of the Year.
In 2002, after twenty-five years of service, Mark Lusk was promoted to Chief of the Old Lycoming Township Police Department.
This alone would be impressive, but at the same time, Lusk was at the same time engaged in other work.
In 1997, he received his PA certification for coroner work, and three years
For example, in 2007, Lusk was recognized by the PA State House of Representatives for Exceptional Service, the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety, and even the Unsung Hero Award for Violence Prevention Initiatives from the YWCA.
The big step took place in 2010 when Mark Lusk became Lycoming County’s third elected sheriff in 44 years, receiving over 80 percent of the vote. Four years later, he would be re-elected
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“As a life long resident from Loyalsock, I feel I am qualified, experienced and ready to be the next School Board Director at Loyalsock Township. I am an experienced board member of several local organizations.
Since I am a parent of three children in the district, I am vastly qualified and deeply committed to our children’s safety, the retention of great teachers and conservative fiscal oversight with our school board budgets.”
Family game nights are a great way to get everyone off their devices and around the table.
The Canadian educational toys and play firm Scholar’s Choice reports that games are good for developing motor skills; building specific skills that boost grades; and facilitating problem solving. Games also may strengthen family bonds.
This game is based on a video game of the same name. Players work together to restore the Valley, which is accomplished by growing crops, raising animals, expanding the farm, and collecting resources. The game is designed for one to four players ages 13 and above.
Many people already have a closet full of games, but new ones are released each year to expand the possibilities of play on game nights. Here are some of the latest offerings that adults and children may enjoy.
You’re Getting Old: This game is ideal for people between the ages of 18 and 45. Players move their pieces up and down a “Path to Getting Old” based on prompts. The player who stays closest to the start wins.
The Chameleon: The object of this game is for one person to be the chameleon and blend into game play. The others are trying to figure which player is the chameleon. Blending in and not getting caught is the name of the game for those ages 14 and up.
Starview Valley: The Board Game:
Charcuterie: The Board Game: In this game, two to six players take turns drafting delectable food tiles to their boards in an effort to create the most delicious charcuterie board. Points are scored for the arrangement and when certain criteria are met. The game is ideal for players 14 and up.
Moose Master™: This entertaining game for players ages eight and up sets up in seconds. It involves certain Moose Rules cards that players must follow during play, as well as additional cards that feature an action or instructions that must be followed. Players must pay attention and perform each action correctly or incur penalties.
These are just a few of the newer games that can be part of family game nights or parties to enhance fun and excitement.
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Arthur Sterngold at the museum’s Society Program, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2pm in its Community Room. Sterngold will be speaking on Using Photography to Rediscover the Physicality of Place. By special request, this is a repeat of Sterngold’s Coffee Hour talk in April. The lecture is free and open to the public. The Taber lecture series is sponsored by Catherine Burns Insurance Agency, Muncy.
As an undergraduate student at Princeton University, Arthur studied fine art photography with Emmet Gowin, a renowned artist whose works have been exhibited worldwide. Arthur was inspired by Emmet’s vision and hoped to follow in his footsteps, but after graduating from college, he had to put his photography on the back burner in order to earn a living and raise a family. Arthur worked in business and advertising for several years and then decided to pursue an academic career. He joined the business faculty at Bucknell University, and later moved to Lycoming College, where he served as the first director of the Institute for Management Studies.
After retiring from his college position in 2022, Arthur took up photography again with a vengeance. He has had solo exhibitions at the Lycoming Arts Gallery in Williamsport, the Artspace Gallery in Bloomsburg, and the GSVCC Gallery in Selinsgrove. Over forty of Arthur’s photographs are on display at the Silk Mill Complex in Hughesville, where his studio is also located. In his photography, Arthur likes to highlight places and subjects that characterize everyday life in Northcentral Pennsylvania, such as backyard birds, bubbling creeks, blossoming flowers, bent spoon garden art, and barnyard billy goats. (And those are just the examples that begin with the letter “b”!) These things might seem trivial to some people, but they add meaning and joy to everyday life in our region, and they strengthen our shared sense of community and place.
The Museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. As this is the third Sunday of the month, admission to the museum that day is free. Ample parking is to be found behind the Museum or on the street. For more information, please call the Museum at 570.326.3326 or visit our website at www.tabermuseum.org.
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What: 2025 community dates to remember.
When: Mulch loading dates: May 25, June 8. The Township will load free mulch from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on all four Saturdays, 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
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.
When: May 13th, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
Investor’s Meetup
What: Williamsport Area Real Estate Investor’s Meetup
When: Tuesday, May 13th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: Woodward Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4147 N. Route 220 Hwy., Linden.
Wildflower Walk with Dr. Chamuris
What Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will lead a walk looking for and identifying spring wildflowers and other plants along the Lower Falls Trail. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring water and bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_ glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Thursday, May 15th, from 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Park and meet at the Rt. 118 Trailhead Parking Lot in Ricketts Glen State Park.
PA Trees Hike for Native Species Day
What: Celebrate Native Species Day by learning about the native trees that grow along the Evergreen Trail. This is a 1-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, May 15th, from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Evergreen Parking Lot off of Rt. 118 in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Williamsport Chamber Choir & Orchestra
What: Williamsport Chamber Choir & Orchestra present a concert titled “British Invasion: Byrd, Britten, and the Beatles.” Tickets are at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students.
When: Friday, May 16th, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 142 Market St., Williamsport.
Plant Sale
What: Montoursville Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale. Perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs! Treasures from our gardens! Local plant lovers should not miss this opportunity to find wonderful additions for their springtime planting. Baked goods also available to purchase.
When: Saturday, May 17th, from 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Indian Park Pavilion 5, Montoursville.
Family Fun Day
What: Sips and Stories Free Family Fun Day; Activities include games and prizes, trivia by Trivial Trivia, Book Bingo, tarot card readings, live music by the Sweet Biscuit Band, therapy dogs, a photo booth, an adult spelling bee, and so much more!
When: Saturday, May 17th, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: New Trail Brewing Company, 240 Arch St., Building 18, Williamsport.
“Spring Cleanup”
What: Join some of the park staff for a “Spring Cleanup” at Hyner Run State Park. The projects will mainly revolve around tidying up the main day use area of the park, and will include, but will not be limited to, mulching, adding sand to the horseshoe pits, staining, and placing new boards on picnic tables. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please be sure to arrive at least a half an hour before 10:00 AM to fill out volunteer forms and get instruction. Also, make sure to wear work shoes or work boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided for lunch. To register, please go to the DCNR Calendar of Events and filter to Hyner Run State Park for the event. Registration deadline is Monday, May 12th. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Environmental Education Specialist Ian Loewen at (570) 753-6005. Meet at the maintenance area.
When: Saturday, May 17th, from, 10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Hyner Run State Park, Meet at Maintenance Area.
Vermicomposting with Worms and Traditional Composting Basics
What: Discover the magic of composting and vermicomposting as you turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich “black gold.”
When: Saturday, May 17th, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd, Montoursville.
“Spring Cleanup”
What: The projects will mainly revolve around tidying up the main day use area of the park, and will include, but will not be limited to, mulching, adding sand to the horseshoe pits, staining, and placing new boards on picnic tables. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please be sure to arrive at least a half an hour before 10:00 AM to fill out volunteer forms and get instruction. Also, make sure to wear work shoes or work boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided for lunch. To register, please go to the DCNR
Decorations, Games, Glassware, Baskets, Household Items, Electric Items, Linens, New & Used Clothing, Frames, Footwear, Fresh Furniture Inventory & Misc. Items Tent Outside, Homemade Candy, and Baked Goods
Calendar of Events and filter to Hyner Run State Park for the event. Registration deadline is Monday, May 12th If you have any questions about registration, please contact Environmental Education Specialist Ian Loewen at (570) 753-6005. Meet at the maintenance area.
When: Saturday, May 17th, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Hyner Run State Park; meet at Maintenance Area.
Audubon Event: Glacier Pools Preserve
What: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society on a venture to the Eastern portion of Lycoming County and walk the woods and fields of this unique 270 acre preserve. Woodpeckers, and other forest species as well as migrating warblers should be found. The trail is easy to moderate hiking. Program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www.lycomingaudubon.org.
When: Saturday, May 17th, at 9:00 a.m. Where: 757 Pine Tree Rd, Hughesville, PA. Detailed directions on website.
Audubon Event: Skyline Drive
What: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for a bird walk along Skyline Drive. The paved road is quite walkable, gently ascending the NE slope of Bald Eagle Mountain. We expect to see and hear resident birds of a typical mixed PA forest, including late spring warblers. The vistas of the west branch valley are a treat. Program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www.lycomingaudubon.org.
When: Saturday, May 17th, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Take Rte. 15 out of South Williamsport, pass Little League and climb ‘Montgomery Pike’ to top of the mountain and park at the rest stop (no comfort facilities). Detailed directions on website.
Fallen Soldier Scholarship Run
What: Motorcycle run in memory of Lance Corporal Abe Howard. $15/bike, $10/passenger. $5 entry for poker run. Hearty meal after the ride. Gun raffle and 50/50. Non-guided ride.
When: Saturday, May 18th. Registration 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Ride starts and ends at Jersey Shore American Legion Post 36, 320 Seminary St., Jersey Shore.
Election Day Soup Sale
What: Annual Election Day homemade soups and baked goods sale by the Hughesville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 35
When: Tuesday, May 20th, from 8 a.m.-?
Where: Hughesville American Legion Post 35, at 76 North Main Street, Hughesville. Look for the big yellow sign in the window on Main Street. Additional parking in rear.
Brownie Contest
What: Annual brownie contest. Members and guest are encouraged to participate by making their favorite brownie recipe.
When: Tuesday, May 20th, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Allegheny Grange Hall, located along Route 864 between Farragut and Huntersville.
CHURCH EVENTS
Bible Study
What: Midweek Bible Study “Daniel.”
When: Wednesday, May 14th, at 7 p.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
Kedron UMC Spring Homemade Days
What: Flea market, hand crafted items, and more. We have fresh homemade baked goods, pies, and soups! For lunch homemade BBQ, hot/sweet sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans and more! Vendor/yard sale spaces available, contact 570-244-8041 for info. Chinese auction, winners drawn at 2 p.m. Saturday.
When: Friday, May 16th, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 17th, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 14725 Rt. 220 Hwy. at the intersection of Rt. 220 and Edkin Hill Rd., 10 miles north of Hughesville and 3
miles south of Muncy Valley on Rt. 220.
Lungerville Cemetery
What: Annual cleanup and business meeting. All lot holders are invited to take part, as well as anyone interested in acquiring a lot.
When: Saturday, May 17th, at 9 a.m.
Where: The Lungerville Christian Church.
An Evening with Zosimas Sidway
What: An evening with Zosimas Sidway. Talk and Book signing of The North American Thebaid: Orthodox Christian Monasteries across the American Continent
When: Saturday, May 17th, at 4 p.m.
Where: Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 1725 Holy Cross Ln., Williamsport.
Rummage Sale
What: Church rummage sale.
When: Saturday, May 17th, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville. Parking in rear of church.
Country Style Ham and Turkey Dinner
What: Annual country style ham and turkey dinner. The meal will consist of ham and turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, coleslaw, bread, and dessert. The cost is $13.00 per meal for adults, $6.00 per meal for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are free. Takeout meals are available after 1 p.m. Takeout meals are $13.00 per meal.
When: Sunday, May 18th, from noon-6 p.m.
Where: Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 5973 Jacks Hollow Rd, Williamsport.
Worship Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon will be: “I Am the Alpha and Omega.”
When: Sunday, May 18th, at 9 a.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville.
Worship Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “I Am the Alpha and Omega.”
When: Sunday, May 18th, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
Bible Study
What: Bible Study on “Daniel.”
When: Wednesday, May 21st, at 7 p.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Montgomery Vol. Fire Co. Carnival
What & When: Montgomery Vol. Fire Co. Carnival.
May 13th-May17. Opens daily at 5 p.m. Bands: May 13th – Better Than Nothing, May 14th – A-Team, May 15th –Lite Switch, May 16th – Lucky Afternoon, May 17th – Top Shelf. Parade will be Saturday, May 17th at 5 p.m.
Where: 200 2nd St., Montgomery.
Phil Reeder Solo Guitar
What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing acoustic eclectic.
When: Friday, May 16th, at 8:00
As the sky grew darker, there was lightning behind us as Kenzy and I made our way up Lycoming Creek Road on the bike from her soccer practice. Still no rain. I kept thinking about a time in the past that reminded me of this very moment.
I was eighteen, and Chris and I bought a Yamaha 650 motorcycle together. Can’t remember the year of that bad boy, but I know that baby was in the ‘80s. She was one sexy beast. It was like riding a couch down the highway. Built for comfort, not
show. Hahaha.
My dad, Lee Perry, had been working with us on learning the ropes of riding a street bike. Staggered formation. How to not ride in the middle of the road because of roadkill. Do not ride next to tractor-trailers because they can’t see you. Always assume the person in a car doesn’t see you. Look both ways, even though you have a green light. Stuff like that. He would take us over to Loganton, which was always such a fun ride. We got to learn highway, and backroads.
Well, one day I decided I wanted to ven-
ture out on my own. I had done the Loganton run a few times with my dad and thought it would be fun to do the ride on my own and see how I did.
Back then, I got off work at 2 p.m. I know it was late afternoon when I decided to take off for a ride. I fired that bad boy up, and off I went on 220 to head towards Loganton. It was a beautiful day, and I remember how cool I felt being on the open road all on my own. After all those years of riding on the back of my dad, I was now eighteen years old, riding my very own motorcycle, and about to be married.
I had done this ride a handful of times before and swore I knew where I was going, but once I got over the mountain, I started getting confused. Was I lost?
Landmarks looked familiar, but I wasn’t sure where to go. Once I got out of all the trees, I noticed the sky was getting really dark — like, really dark.
Back then, there wasn’t a thing called the radar app. The only thing cool on my Nokia phone was the game Snake, and my antenna lit up when it rang. (Man, was I cooler than cool back then or what!?) I found a spot where I could pull my bike off the road and call my dad. I
needed help because I had no clue where I was. Only problem — my dad wasn’t around at work. I couldn’t get a hold of him. The next people I knew to call were my Grammy and Pappy Perry. Dwain and Margaret Perry.
“Good afternoon,” my Grammy answered the phone.
“Grammy, I’m lost on the bike and don’t know where I am, and now the sky is getting so black. I don’t know how to get home!” I said in a worried voice.
“Hang on there, sweet patoot. Let me go get your grandfather. Hang on one minute.”
“DWAIN!!!!” I could hear her yelling in
Friday, May 23rd, 4 pM -7pM • Saturday, May 24th, 8:30 pM to ? Located at 98 Race Track Road, MILL HALL, PA 17751
*Friday Evening -Flower Sale from - 4:00p.m. to ?
Hanging Baskets - Rose Bushes - Annuals
*Friday evening Grocery Sale starting at 4:00 p.m. to ?
*Friday evening Gun Sale starting at 4:00 p.m. to ? Don’t miss our Friday night Supper 3:00 to 7:00 BBQ Ribs, Cheesesteaks, Salads, Fries & Homemade Ice Cream!
Amish Food Stand on Saturday: Pig roast • Chicken barbeque • Homemade ice cream Baked goods • Salad Bar • Breakfast Buffet 6:00am to 10:00am
Misson
CEDAR FURNITURE: 6’ Table w/ 2 benches • 44” Table w/ 4 chairs • (2) 4’ Benches
5. Lawn & Garden Expecting a good line of mowers etc.
6. New & Used Tools:
A load of new Dewalt & Milwaukee tools will be here.
Expecting Lots of Used Tools
1 horse auto turn cart, used with swisher mower, like new! • 10” Grizzly table saw with stand • Metal cutting bandsaw with electric motor • Portable sand blaster on wheels
• Viking 30 ton hydraulic press • Pipe vise
7. Lumber & Building:
A variety of Windows, Doors and Garage doors from Keystone Door Also expecting lumber & misc.
8. Buildings: 12x16 Timber Frame Pavilion • 10x16 run in shed board and baton shingle roof
9. Antiques:
4’x3’ Embossed alum. O’sGold seed corn sign• 5 1/2’ ice saw• Antique doll carriage (nice) • 2- cross cut saws • Old 2 handle hide scraper • Double- and single-bit axes • Hatches • 1967 yellow coke cola wooden crate • 2- 5gal Texaco Havlone oil cans • Clam rakes • Potato fork • Aluminum grain shovel • 5
Tine fork • 1991 football cards, new in box • 1991 Hockey cards new in box • Coleman lanterns
10. Carriages:
NEW Stormfront carriage, spring torsion gear w/ airbags, fiberglass wheels with channel & rubber, 2-color vinyl interior large switch-box, lots of extras
NEW Stormfront Carriage, spring torsion gear w/ springs, steel wheels, fake leather interior with accents, large switch box, lots of extras!
NEW Market Wagon, spring torsion gear w/ rubber shocks, fiberglass wheels with channel & rubber, light gray vinyl interior, large switch box • REBUILT Carriage, new doors & sills, new 8” brakes, wheels rehooped w/ 1 /4” rubber, new carpets, curtain and interior fabric, DeWalt converter
NEW Stormfront Carriage, rubber torsion gear, steel wheels, disc breaks
NEW 2 Seater Pleasure Buggy • NEW C-Mor Bench Seat, torison axle, road cart
NEW C-More Bench Seat Sulky
11. Sporting Goods:
Flag Crochet set, See details at auction • 2- Pickel ball nets, See details at auction • Set of horse shoes
Donations and consignments wlll be accepted May 22 & 23 until 8:00am day of sale. (No Appliances or Tires)
For information contact sale board: Steve Stoltzfus (570)726-7320
Reuben Esh (814) 777-2281 - Benuel Stoltzfus (814) 441-2899
Auctioneers:
Local auctioneers-for info contact Steve Stoltzfus 570-726-7320 • Job Johnny’s and tents available
01. Winchester 70 - 30-06 cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
02. Winchester 70 - .270 win. cal. rifle w/ 4X16 scope
03. Winchester 70 - 30-06 cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
04. Remington 700 - 30-06 cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
05. Remington 770 - .243 win. cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
06. Matlin 336 lever -30-30 cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
07. Matlin 336 lever -30-30 cal. rifle No/Scope
08. Thomson / Center -.308 win. cal. rifle w/ 3X9 scope
09. Howa 1500 - .308 win. cal. rifle w/ 2.5 X 16 Scope
10. Matlin 781 - .22Ir . rifle w/ 3X9 soope
11. Mauser 6.5 x 55 Swedish rifle w/ 3X9 soope
12. Remington 870 - .12 ga. Shotgun
13. Winchester 1200 - .20 ga. Shotgun
14. Spring fields arms - single shot .12 ga. Shotgun 15. Steven 95 - single shot .12 ga. Shotgun
16. Remington 7600, 280 cal. 22” barrel, new, unfired, no soope, made in 1988
17. Remington Model 6, pump 243, with tasco pronghorn 3x9x40 with over under scope mounts excellent condition made in 1982
18. Savage model, 110 cal, 30-6 w/ 3x9x40 simmons soope, wood stock
19. 30-6 bolt action, w/ clearfield 4x32 scope good condition
20. 12g w/rme barrel, w/ scope, good condition
21. 4-12 variable rifle soope
22. 10X52 binoculars
Afew weeks ago, I had an opportunity to join a number of individuals from Northway Community Church as we traveled to the Black Mountains of North Carolina to help with recovery efforts, still very much needed, as a result of the Hurricane Helene that tore through that secluded area in Western Carolina in September of 2024. Hurricane Helene devastated Black Mountain, NC, causing widespread flooding, damage to homes, and significant infrastructure damage, including the loss of roads, bridges, and utility services.
Paul Petcavage
Evangelical Christian organization with a mission to demonstrate God’s love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and worldwide.
I arrived at the “compound” on Monday, while the others in our party rolled in on Sunday and got quickly acclimated to the sparse living arrangements.
Our trip south began on March 9, 2025, a full 6 months after the devastation occurred. Anticipation as to what we might find and be expected to actually do there ran high as we hit the road for the 9-hour ride south.
NCC had coordinated with Operation Blessing, an international
While I don’t feel I live extravagantly, going from a house with all the basic amenities, like regular electricity instead of by a generator, running water, indoor plumbing and the like, it was somewhat of a shock to sleep in a trailer with 10 other guys, to have to use the outhouse in the middle of the night when nature calls — which it unfortunately does often anymore, and to shower in trailer shower stalls hoping against hope that the water basin holding the water did not run dry again after you’d just lathered up. Our short venture into a more ba-
sic existence is nothing compared to what the people of Black Mountain and surrounding areas went through, and at the time we visited, were still going through. The devastation was still evident over six months after the hurricane event.
Estimates put the total damage at $11.3 million and likely higher. Roads were still torn up, some buildings still half standing, many still displaced, remnants of the devastation still piled up along the passable roads, waiting for someone to pick them up.
Stories of barely escaping the flood waters and of those who were not so lucky permeated the conversations.
We were tasked with helping a family whose home had been hit by flood waters, first reaching their 12 ft. raised porch, where they huddled until the water kept rising and retreated to their roof until rescue finally came.
The wife actually fell in, and if not for grabbing onto some nearby trees, she would have surely met her fate. Luckily, rescuers got to her in time.
The family was so grateful that
one day at noon, they provided our whole team and others with an amazing Mexican food luncheon and could not say thank you enough!
We next traveled deep into the mountains, where a young family, while not hurt by the water, lost some 80 trees surrounding their home from the hurricane winds.
The owner said they decided to vacate when the trees started falling but found that a tree had crushed their one car. Turning to their second car, only to find more trees had blocked the driveway. They grabbed their children and ran — he said it was like a sci-fi movie-down — down the driveway and across a field as more trees fell till they got to a neighbor where they could hunker down.
We spent half a day cutting up some of those trees. We were next taken to an area known as the RAD—The River Arts District — where artists and other businesses had taken over an old abandoned industrial park and created a very popular venue for tourists to spend the day. 75%
of this area’s economy is based upon tourism, and this devastation has so depleted that source, and it will be years until it’s up and running again. Being next to the river, stories were told that the wave devastated the buildings and washed all the merchandise out into the raging water.
We were told to start cleaning up, and our first reaction, looking around at the sheer magnitude of the destruction, was, “Where do we start!?” We started with a small section, raking debris, lifting rocks,
and finding stuff like hats, records, and an accumulation of merchandise under the coating of dirt. Eventually, that small area looked rather nice, so we moved on, and on, and on.
It was truly a blessing to have this opportunity to help, but it still seems really strange to do a Mission Trip within one’s own country. On my next trip south, I surely plan to stop in that area to hopefully see a much recovered and vibrant community in the Black Hills of North Carolina.
By Joseph W. Smith III
“What do you read, my lord?” asks the fawning and foolish Polonius in Act II of Hamlet.
To which the troubled young prince replies: “Words, words, words.”
* Sigh *
That pretty much describes my life these days: reading and words — lots of them.
As my ongoing 20-year list of odd-
ball vocab nears 3,000 terms, I remain amazed to keep coming upon new outliers in books, newspapers and magazines. Here’s another sample: Couturier (koo-TOOR-ee-ur; or kooTOOR-ee-yay; or koo-tur-YAY; noun)
- Adapted from French — hence the multiple pronunciations — this is a person or establishment that designs, makes and/ or sells high-end women’s clothing. It derives from couture (koo-TOOR), a general term for that business.
I realize this is a fairly common word,
but I didn’t know it — possibly because I’m not a “women” … but more likely due to years of disinterest in decent clothing. After all, I did win “worst-dressed” as a high-school senior — and believe me: in 1978, it was possible to dress very badly indeed.
Pictures withheld because … well, I’d like to claim “all rights reserved”; but now that I’ve learned to actually care about color and quality, let’s just say, “all wrongs reversed.”
Gorblimey (gor-BLYE-mee, interjection) - As a fan of British culture, I’d heard this variant of the better-known “blimey” — but assumed it was too slangy to be found in good dictionaries; however, the venerable Merriam-Webster says the interjection is “used to express amazement, surprise or perplexity.” Believe it or not, the term is a phonetic shortening of “God blind me.”
Porcine (por-SYNE, adj.) - “Connected with or characteristic of pigs” (Collins).
Yes of course — it’s related to pork. But more important, porcine joins a small yet delightful cadre of other beastly adjectives: bovine (cows), canine (dogs), caprine and hircine (goats), cervine (deer), equine (horses), feline (cats), ovine (sheep), murine (mice and rats) and ursine (bears).
These are known as “collateral adjectives,” not being derived directly from the more familiar noun. In many cases (as above), they descend from Latin or Greek — like the common collaterals solar and
lunar; others (like first and second) trace a more circuitous etymology.
Lots more can be perused under “English collateral adjectives” at Wiktionary. Schmatte (SHMAH-tuh, noun) - Donated to our language by Yiddish, this is either a rag or “an old ragged garment” (American Heritage).
I stumbled upon this while trying to decipher a similar British slang-term in John Mortimer’s novel Paradise Postponed — a paperback I pulled from the free-book kiosk at Cedar Run on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Never having read anything by this author — best known for his “Rumpole of the Bailey” series — I must say, I haven’t enjoyed a novel this much in a very long time.
Woadwaxen (WODE-wax-en, noun) - My book-group is reading Natasha Boyd’s historical novel The Indigo Girl, about attempts in Colonial America to grow plants which yield that color. So from Boyd’s text, I looked up woad — a plant which does indeed produce a deep blue — and came upon this other shrub, “whose flowers yield a yellow dye formerly used with woad to make a permanent green dye” (Dictionary.com). The word is composed of a variant for “wood” and the verb “wax,” meaning to grow — as in “waxing and waning.”
And I have to confess, I can never use “waning” without hearing Elmer Fudd talk about precipitation.
Or, if you want a more porcine final thought: “Th-th-th-that’s all folks!”
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you soon find yourself pushing forward with great determination. Your drive is unstoppable, but tread carefully and respectfully in the pursuit of greatness.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Introspection is paramount right now, Taurus. You may find yourself reflecting on your values, goals and personal growth. This week there are chances to change.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, right now is a good time to collaborate with others, whether at work or in personal projects. Use any time this week to your advantage to attend social events.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Put your long-term goals in focus this week, Cancer. Start thinking about where you would like your career to go. You’ll certainly feel driven to make progress.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Adventure is the name of the game for you right now, Leo. Whether it is travel, higher learning or other new experiences, you just may soon break free of your routine.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a week when practicality and organization will be your friends, Virgo. You will likely feel a need to get things in order. If you have any outstanding debts,
tackle them now.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, the spotlight is on you for the time being. You are feeling more confident and ready to take charge of your destiny. Personal growth may come by way of a job promotion.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may be drawn to more quiet, intimate moments with your partner this week. This is a great time for reflection and connection for the both of you.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, expect to meet new people or form bonds with others who share similar interests and goals this week. Community-based projects may draw your attention.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
This week the focus will be on your career, Capricorn. You’ll feel more motivated than ever to achieve your goals, but it will take a lot of hard work to get there.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you might feel more connected to your spiritual side right now and want to seek knowledge or inspiration in areas like philosophy. Take every opportunity to learn and grow.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, now is a good time to focus on your financial situation and make some changes for your security and personal growth. Your intuition will guide you.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA
(Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill)
Collectibles / Modern Household Furnishings / Coins
5:00 – or there ‘bouts-(Outback): Misc. furniture pcs. – Outdoor Garden tools – Hand tools - 2 stage Troy Bilt 24” snow blower – Air Compressor - Outdoor Rectangular Patio Table w/ chairs – Wood Shutters – Aluminum Ext. LadderMUCH MORE!!
5:30 – or there ‘bouts-(Main Hall): – Collectibles – Usual Assortment of kitchen utensils & small Appliances – Modern Housewares – Muncy Now & Then’s 60’s , 70’s - MUCH MORE!!
6:15 - Coins: Wheat Pennies – Liberty Head, Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels – Liberty Walking Silver Half Dollars - Peace Silver Dollars – Canadian Coin & Currency –Foreign Coinage & tokens.
6:30 - Furniture – Slate Top Coffee & end table – Sofa Back table – Brown Leather style sofa – Cherry Computer style desk – 12 gun, 2 door, glass face gun cabinet – Pair of Small Corner Cabinet – Teak Wood Cart – Cedar Blanket Chest - Small Chest Freezer & MUCH MORE!!
Auctioneer Note: FULL listing & pictures on auctionzip.com (enter #5545) or GoToAuctions.com(enter 5228). Chairs provided, good food and laughter is available!!.
Terms: Cash or good PA check. Credit cards (include lost 3% Discount). All verbal statements take precedence over previously written materials. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” “With all faults”. No guaranties made by the seller expressed or implied. Significant Incident Date 05/17/25. “NO BUYER’S PREMIUM”. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material.
To all VETERANS, THANK YOU for your service!!
Licensed Auction Co. AY002384
– Auctioneer –Chuck Kindlimann AU-003818-L
LLC
Pennsylvania College of Technology will hold three commencement ceremonies May 16-17 for the 885 students who have petitioned to graduate following the Spring 2025 semester.
Nearly 750 students will march at the ceremonies, all of which are ticketed events to be held at the Community Arts Center. All of the ceremonies will be livestreamed.
On Friday, May 16, at 3 p.m., a ceremony will be held for graduating students from the School of Business, Arts & Sciences and the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
On Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., ceremonies will be held for students from the School of Engineering Technologies, the college’s largest academic school.
At 10 a.m., a ceremony will be held for the following School of Engineering Technologies divisions: Diesel Technology & Natural Resources, Materials Science & Engineering Technologies, and Transportation. The 1:3o p.m. ceremony will feature the divisions of Construction & Architectural Technologies and Industrial & Computer Technologies.
The student speakers for the three ceremonies will be Olivia D.A. Magann, of New Albany, Friday, May 16; Alec Dalton Rees, of Centerport, New York, Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.; and Walter J. Heiser, of Easton, Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.
Magann will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in business administration: management, with a minor in business analytics. She will also be presented with the President’s Award, the Business Management Faculty Award and the Davie Jane Gilmour Award for Leadership and Service to Penn College.
A Dean’s List student, Magann has served as a residence life intern, a senior resident assistant and resident assistant, and a presidential student ambassador. She also served on the Student Conduct Board and on the Student Government Association as executive vice president.
Rees will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in applied technology studies with a minor in small business management and entrepreneurship. He was awarded associate degrees in metal fabrication technology and machine tool technology in May 2024.
A Dean’s List student, Rees is a member of the college’s Baja SAE Team, which placed first twice in the endurance race in 2022 SAE competitions in Tennessee and New York state. He is an Eagle Scout with Scouting America. His Eagle Scout project was a floating dock completed for the Huntingdon Lighthouse Preservation Society, Long Island, New York.
Heiser will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in heating ventilation & air conditioning engineering technology. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology in 2023. A Dean’s List student, Heiser will be presented with the Academic Vice President and Provost’s Award. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, the Aplha Chi National College Honor Society and the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society. He has served as a member and public relations lead for the Penn College HVAC Club and a member and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Heiser has played on the men’s lacrosse team and served on the Lacrosse Leadership Council all four years at the college. He served as co-captain of the lacrosse team in his junior and senior years. He has been a United East Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
and a three-time United East Conference Scholar Athlete.
The college will present a Distinguished Alumni Award to Clifford H. “Pep” Martin Jr., of Dade City, Florida, a 1972 automotive technology graduate of Williamsport Area Community College, Penn College’s immediate predecessor institution. A Williamsport native, Martin continued his education at the University of Maryland and at Mansfield University, where he earned a degree in business administration.
Martin served in the U.S. Navy (Active Duty and Reserves) for eight years and worked in sales and marketing for Ford Motor Co. for 17 years. Subsequently, Martin worked for and owned several Ford dealerships in Florida for more than 26 years, retiring in October 2024.
The graduates’ degrees will be conferred by President Michael J. Reed, with authority granted by state Sen. Gene Yaw, chairman of the college’s Board of Directors.
More information about Spring 2025 Commencement – including links for livestreaming – is available at www.pct. edu/commencement.
Penn College is a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State. For more, visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free 800367-9222.
ACRE
ESTATE (Incredible views and private setting)
Located at 796 Ellis Artley Road, Muncy, PA (Pennsdale)
Tuesday Evening, June 17, 2025 6:00pm
e 136.75 acre farm consists of approximately 75 acres of gently rolling, highly productive farm land, 52 acres of woodlot with former gravel quarry and large pond with the balance home and building site. ere are multiple trails throughout ideal for enjoying the great outdoors. Abundant wildlife too! e 2200 sq home, completely renovated down to the studs in 2009, o ers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining room, den, living room with wood burning replace, hardwood oors and all updated mechanicals (central air too). e kitchen is a chef’s delight with custom built cabinets, granite counter tops, ss appliances, commercial gas range and multiple ovens. e backyard oasis starts with an expansive deck with gazebo, inground heated pool and a pool house with a half bath. Enjoy the views from the wrap around front porch. Outbuildings include an impressive 2 story bank barn in excellent condition with abundant room for all the critters and toys and a large wagon shed/garage. is farm is loaded with modern features and country charm- a must see property!
Real Estate Terms: $100,000.00 down in guaranteed or certi ed funds, balance at closing within 60 days. 6% Buyers Premium. Sells subject to owner’s immediate con rmation. RE
Taxes prorated at closing, transfer taxes divided equally between Buyer and Seller. Other Terms made known day of sale
For more info or to view contact:
It’s easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same - work, kids’ activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family’s meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new life to the menu.
Friday, May 16th , 2025 • 6:00 pm
September 7th 9 a.m.
Add a delicious blend of savory, sweet and a hint of spice to mealtime with Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups, which are ready to serve fast for busy families. Packed with flavor, they complement main courses, snacks and sides without the hassle.
With just the right balance of heat and honey, they add delicious sizzle and mouthwatering flavor to recipes like Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs. Perfectly toasted hoagie rolls are packed with spicy, sweet chicken meatballs and smothered in melted provolone for a tough-to-top taste. Ready in 35 minutes, the subs offer a blend of convenience and gourmet flavor, making this meal an unbeatable choice at dinner time.
Sandwiches deliver an easy way to make mealtime customizable so all your loved ones are satisfied. Try topping your subs with coleslaw for a crunchy, creamy texture or pickled vegetables for an added touch of tanginess to complement the sweet, rich meatballs. For fans of spice, turn up the heat with extra hot sauce.
Solve afternoon hunger pangs with these Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers and Ranch Dip, loaded with the sweet heat of hot honey chicken and baked to crispy perfection. This inventive snack is uniquely crunchy and flavorful, blending fiery sweetness with savory chicken flavor as a convenient way to shake up snack time.
For the adventurous types, these homemade crackers pair with more than just ranch. Engage your taste buds further with these suggestions:
* Spicy cheese dip: Add a little extra kick with cheese dip that’s spiced up with jalapenos or chili flakes.
* Cucumber dill yogurt: A perfect match for the sweet heat of hot honey chicken with its refreshing, cooling effect.
* Barbecue sauce: Smoky and slightly sweet, it pairs well with the honey in the crackers.
* Garlic aioli: Rich and garlicky, this dip brings a robust flavor contrast to the table.
Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
• 1 Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup
*1 East Park Street Hughesville Pa 17737*
(Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)
6 p.m.- UPI# 17-002-424 To be offered up for auction will be this move in ready 3 bedroom 2 story home, with 2 detached garages sitting on approx. .24 of an acre located in east lycoming school district, this home also features 1 1/2 baths, great family and dining rooms, a cozy kitchen, screened porch and very nice back yard, garage enthusiasts have double the opportunity as it hosts 1 single car garage and also a 2 car garage, the home will be sold with very motivated seller confirmation!!!! For a private showing please contact Levi at (570) 5609543 for pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518, or on facebook at ”Levi Spring Auctioneering” We Hope To See You There!!!!
5pm - Household, Collectibles, vintage furniture, Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press, cutting torches and more, We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID# 45518, or check us out on facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 * Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details
Real Estate Terms: 3% Buyers premium added to purchase price, Cashier or certified check in the amount of $5,000 made out to “Levi Spring Auctioneering” down the day of auction with remaining due in 45 days or upon delivery of good title, property to be sold with seller confirmation, sold absolute with $200,000 bid. Buying as is where is no warranties or guarantees made by the auctioneer or the seller, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material, any testing or inspections may be done at the expense of the potential buyer!!!
Saturday, May 31st , 10:00am
105 Main Street, Benton PA. 17814
10am- Several nice pcs.-including bar style counter top with stools, dining tables, commercial refrigerator and stover, 3 commercial freezers, compact ice machine, meat slicer, stainless table. Several small appliances including cooking utensils, drinking cups, serveral pots and pans and much much much more. Watch next weeks ad for updated listing. For pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518, or on Facebook at ”Levi Spring Auctioneering” We Hope To See You There!!! Please Bring a Chair!!!!
(Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)
5pm - Household, Collectibles, vintage furniture, Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press, cutting torches and moree, We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID# 45518, or check us out on facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 * Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details
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Sellers Note: Starla and family have had the restaurant for decades and have met a lot of wonderful people, not only within the community but from areas all over. She thanks you all very much for the support over the years!!!
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• garlic sauce, for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat rice according to package directions.
In large bowl, mix rice; chicken; salt; cayenne, if desired; and breadcrumbs.
Use cookie scoop or hand roll chicken mixture into balls. Place on aluminum foil-lined sheet tray, leaving small space between each ball. Bake 25 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through.
Slice hoagies in half, lengthwise. Remove some bread from middle to make room for meatballs. Butter inside of each hoagie and place on sheet tray.
Once meatballs are cooked through, turn broiler on high and place buttered hoagies in oven. Cook 1 minute, or until butter is melted and hoagie has browned.
Remove hoagies from oven, place 3-4 meatballs inside (depending on size) and cover with slice of cheese. Broil on high 30 seconds to melt cheese.
Drizzle garlic sauce on top.
Tip: Garlic sauce can be substituted with topping of choice.
Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers and Ranch Dip
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Heat rice according to package directions.
Lay rice on parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top. Use rolling pin to roll out rice into thin layer.
Bake 20 minutes.
In medium bowl, mix sour cream and ranch seasoning.
Once crackers are cooked, cut into squares while still hot. Allow to cool.
Serve crackers with ranch dip.
Tip: Ranch dip can be substituted with hummus or any flavored dip. (Family Features & Minute Rice)
The term Athleisure has been around for quite a while, and with the rise of more casual dressing, wearing athletic or workout clothing for everyday life has become de rigueur in this day and age.
On the flip side is a rise in workleisure, wearing polished garments rendered in performance fabric. Another term to understand workleisure is “business comfort.” Think softer fabrics and looser fits for traditional office-place garb. More and more brands are offering up soft, stretchy, and simple work-friendly attire.
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High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Super Wide-Leg Pants are cut like a wide-leg trouser but with an elasticized waist rendered in a cotton rayon blend for an easier fit than the standard zipper and button closure. It even has front pockets and a smooth front panel for a flattering shape. Coming in six shades from Soft Bronze to Black Jack, this easy, yet profesh, bottom can pair with a button-down, blazer, and loafers for a more traditional workplace, or sneakers and a sweater for a casual, yet polished office look.
Aside from the tailored items made from durable, more forgiving fabrics commonly used in active and loungewear, the trick to workleisure is how to style these garments. Here’s a rundown of tips, brands, and tricks for building your workleisure uniform.
First up, the pull-on pant. Most work outfits require pants, and pull-on pants are worklesiure’s answer to your working-from-home sweats. Easy, soft pants have come a long way from said sweats and yoga pants to more tailored and sleek silhouettes. Old Navy’s
For an elevated, sleeker take on workplace pull-on pants, check out Commando’s Wide Leg Neoprene Leggings from Nordstrom. These fitted leggings with the flared leg in essence, masquerade as traditional black trousers. The higher waist allows you to wear a cropped shirt, like Lands’ End’s No Iron Boxy Cropped Shirt, and a kitten heel for a slightly off-kilter (in a good way) office look. Just be careful with proportion with a tighter-fit pull-on pant. You’ll want to balance the bottom with a looser, oversized top, and a heeled shoe helps elongate the leg.
Speaking of legs, with the arrival of warmer weather, you may be ready to unleash your gams on the job. If dresses and skirts are appropriate at your workplace, then the workleisure style has you covered. Uniqlo’s Ultra Stretch Dress, with its nylon blend material featuring dry technology and cool-tothe-touch stretch fabric, is a loose fitand-flare silhouette. High tech meets classic construction in this easy-towear frock that comes in seven different colors and sporting pockets! This is a great summer workwear piece; you can layer with cardigans for AC or wear with a sporty sandal for running errands. I also love the idea of belting this dress and wearing pointy-toe flats for an elegant take on workleisure.
Knit dresses also serve as a workleisure staple. A knit can be a T-shirt-style fabric, as well as sweater material. Obviously, for the current season, you’d want to lean toward the tee, but keep on the lookout for savings on sweater dresses for next fall and winter. In terms of tees, for a laidback work environment, look to J.Crew Factory’s Striped Tie-Waist Mini Dress. The adjustable tie at the waist allows you to cinch this garment and gives it a bit more polish than a shift-style t-shirt dress. An even sleeker take is Abercrombie & Fitch’s Side-Knot Knit Mini Dress. Both styles have a built-in structure that again
makes them a bit more workplace-appropriate. Wear both with a huarache-style flat for a fun summer feel.
Besides wearing classic office garments rendered in performance or softer fabric, another way to approach workleisure is by mixing in casual, softer pieces with standard office wear. Take a suit, swap the shirt for a tee, and dress shoes for clean, unscuffed sneakers, and you’re achieving workleisure excellence. Depending on the dress code you’re navigating, another style hack is a trouser short, with a short sleeve patterned blouse, sneakers again, and a neoprene cardigan. On the reverse side, take athleisure pieces and style them with dressier accessories. A fitted jogger pant with loafers and a blazer, or a track-style windbreaker with a shift dress and low pumps. It really depends on the colors and patterns of each piece as to whether you can pull off these style juxtapositions. If the idea of workleisure appeals to you, now is the season to experiment with it. Many workplaces have a more casual dress code during the summer months, and with folks taking vacations at varying times, offices tend to be a bit more laid back. The key to workleisure, no matter the season, is finding the comfort spot between work attire and leisure while still being appropriate.
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The month of May has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in May 1925.
“Pink’s War” comes to an end on May 1. The campaign was a British aerial bombardment against the Mahsud tribe in British India’s Punjab Province. The campaign began on March 9.
King Alexander of Yugoslavia signs a decree to have his brother, Prince George, interned as mentally incompetent on May 2. Prince George remained confined in an
asylum for nearly two decades until his release was ordered by German occupying forces during World War II. Perhaps thanks to his internment, Prince George was the lone member of the royal family to avoid being exiled and named an enemy of the state upon conclusion of the war.
James Naismith becomes a United States citizen on May 4. The 64-year-old Naismith, who invented the sport of basketball, was born in Canada but had lived inn the U.S. for 35 years before becoming an American citizen.
Biology teacher John Scopes is arrested
in Tennessee on May 5. Scopes is arrested teaching evolution, which was illegal in Tennessee. Scopes’s arrest led to one of the most notable trials in American history.
Two students and a teacher are killed during the Wilno school massacre in Poland on May 6. Two eighth-grade students, one of whom was carrying a hand grenade and a pistol, instigated the massacre by attacking teachers.
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins benches Everett Scott on May 6, thus ending the player’s record of 1,307 consecutive games played, a streak that began in 1916.
African American river worker Tom Lee saves 32 passengers who had been aboard the steamboat M.E. Norman on May 8. The steamboat capsized and sank on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing 23 passengers and crew.
The Brooklyn Bridge reopens to vehicle traffic for the first time in almost three years on May 12. The bridge was closed in July 1922 due to problems with two suspension cables.
American Martha Wise is convicted of murder on May 12. Wise poisoned 17 members of her family, killing three. Wise is sentenced to life in prison, where she ultimately died in 1971.
Editorials in Japanese news media decry American plans to strengthen the naval
base at Pearl Harbor on May 15. Some Japanese suggest the decision to strengthen the base is a harbinger of future American aggression towards Japan.
Casey Stengel plays in his final Major League Baseball game on May 19, ending a 14-year playing career.
Malcolm Little is born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19. Little would grow up and become a central figure in the American civil rights movement, by which time he was known as Malcolm X.
Visitors from states along the United States and Canada border flock to Ontario on May 21 after legal 4.4 beer goes on sale in the province.
The crew of the N25 seaplane, part of the Amundsen Polar Expedition led by explorer Roald Amundsen, is forced to touch down on ice on May 22. An accompanying plane, the N24, witnesses the landing and touches down as well. The explorers were attempting to be the first to fly to the North Pole, but spend weeks after touching down trying to chisel a runway out of the ice.
Chicago mobster Angelo “Bloody Angelo” Genna is shot numerous times during a high-speed car chase on May 26. The North Side Gang is behind the attack, and Genna ultimately dies from his wounds.
The Los Angeles police announce on May 30 they had foiled a kidnapping plot that targeted Hollywood stars Mary Pickford, Pola Negri and Buster Keaton.
Peter DePaolo wins the 1925 Indianapolis 500 on May 30. DePaolo becomes the first driver to complete the course in fewer than five hours.
By Jon Pries
Whether you are seeking to fill your second spring gobbler tag or are still looking to connect with the first bird, there is still time to use some late-season tactics to get the job done. All day hunting for spring gobblers begins on Monday, May 19 (which means you can hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset), and you have until close of season on Saturday, May 31, to complete the task. Effectively, you more than double your opportunities during the last half of the season. Usually, the “hot” times are during the first and last hours of the day, but chances may arise anytime throughout the day. The longer you can stay afield, the greater the possibility of success. If you must limit your time, concentrate on the early and late parts of the day, and consider employing these late-season tactics. Roosting a gobbler:
Late afternoon is a great time to locate a gobbler in one of his favorite feeding areas, be it an area heavy with oak trees or grape vines, an old already-picked corn field where some residual corn may still be on the ground, or an abandoned field that may have a fresh crop of insects in it. If you are watching from afar, note the exact location where the old bird leaves the field and enters the woods to head to his roost. This is a perfect spot to set up nearby in the pre-dawn darkness, as a bird will often return to a field or forest opening via the exact spot where he exited it the night before.
If you happen to be closer to the bird and in a position to do so, you might consider setting up to intercept him as he leaves the field headed to his overnight roost spot. Calling should be soft and very limited, and consider merely scratching in the leaves to imitate a feeding turkey and do no calling at all. If the gobbler is interested, he may very well divert his path to his
roost to check out your soft calls or scratching.
Finally, if he roosts near your location, you should be able to hear his wing beats as he flaps his way up to the roost. If not, try to avoid making any turkey sounds at all, but instead, use a locator call such as an owl or crow call to make him shock gobble and give away his exact location. Wait until well after total darkness to slip away. Otherwise, there is a good chance he will spot any movement you make. Limit your calling:
By this time in the season, most gobblers have heard it all, and have heard it many times from one hunter or another. No matter what calls you make, chances are good that someone has already tried to lure him in with whatever you may throw at him. It is time now to limit your calling and to tone it down a bit. Soft calls of shorter duration are in order, and scratching in the leaves with or without additional calling may be your best bet. Using a stick, make three strokes through the leaves in a sequence of scratch, scratch (short pause) scratch. If you add any turkey calls at all, make them soft and of short duration, a soft purr,
a soft cluck or two, or a soft yelp or two. Then repeat the scratching of the leaves. Be prepared to remain sitting still for a half of an hour after the scratching and calling. Remember, if there is any hunting pressure at all in the area you hunt, the gobblers will be very cautious in their approach to check out any calling, and more than likely will come in silently.
There is little doubt that the trees have leafed out throughout our area early this spring. As the leaves continue to enlarge and the canopy thickens, any sounds will be deadened. Any calls you make will not carry as far, and when you hear any gobbling, be alert! No doubt, the gobbler is much closer than you would normally think.
As the season progresses, the turkeys will be more apt to be active throughout the entire day. If temperatures become too warm, they may loaf a bit and will hang out in shaded areas until the temperatures cool down. Focus your time on the early or late hours of the hunting period, but stay with it if possible throughout the day – you just never know when an old Tom will become interested and respond to your calls.
presenting your offering.
There’s no way I can cover this in one column because there is so much involved in the “how” for all the different species that we pursue. Certainly, size is a major factor when it comes to lures and baits.
All too often I see anglers using lures that are too big for the fish they are after. This seems especially true when it comes to panfish angling. Bluegills, perch, and crappies, for the most part, have smaller mouths, so smaller lures and baits will allow for more hookups, but smaller hooks and jigs will also increase hookups.
Not only is it important to be careful of size when it comes to lures and baits, but the equipment you use to present those lures and baits must also be of the appropriate size.
It’s not at all unusual to see anglers on a trout stream with spinning outfits that are too large and heavy to consistently detect the strike of a trout. Not only are the outfits themselves too heavy but the heavy line sometimes of double-digit strength will also not allow for light strikes. I often see the same thing when pursuing panfish:
equipment and line too heavy for adequate strike detection. Once the size is correct for the fish you are after, the presentation is also important. There are a host of ways to present lures and baits for all the different species that one might pursue; again, there is no way that all can be covered in this space. When it comes to bait fishing or presenting small jigs, I generally keep a tight line and a high rod tip so that I can feel that light tap and set the hook quickly.
That tight line, high rod tip is fine for a lot of presentation, but when it comes to presenting the great host of artificial lures for bass, walleyes, pike and muskies, there are several techniques that must be mastered. When it comes to bass fishing, working a jerkbait, “walking the dog,” cranking a spinnerbait, working a Texas or Carolina rig, or presenting a wacky worm rig all require a different approach.
Hopefully, I can cover some of those techniques and give presentations in the days to come. In the meantime, don’t just ask “how,” but also “what” type of presentation is also important.
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laughter continued. Investigating the commotion, I discovered the two teams were entertaining themselves with a game of tic-tac-toe using a softball as their board and tossing the ball back and forth, countering each other’s moves as the rain continued. With that game ending in a stalemate, each squad produced its own musical accompaniment and challenged each other to an impromptu dance contest.
t was a beautiful day as the school bus carrying the South Williamsport softball team began its journey to Wilkes-Barre for a key matchup with highly regarded Holy Redeemer. Traveling across Route 80, the normality of the trip was shattered with shrieks of laughter as players scurried to close windows as a sudden storm brought rainwater inward. As quickly as it arrived, the storm dissipated, and sunshine returned.
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Sunshine prevailed as the team arrived at the field and began its pregame routine. A short time later, the skies opened up. With the dugout its only shelter, players squeezed together, sharing the same laughter that had been their bus ride companion.
Puddles quickly formed, and the area in front of the dugout began to resemble a small lake. Suddenly, a softball splashed in front of us as a player went to retrieve it. Laughter abounded as I was asked if I had a pen. I produced the same, unaware of what was happening. Moments later, the softball made a return splash as
Moments later the sunshine returned, and the puddled water began to recede. Eager to play, the team returned to competitive mode. Suddenly, the bad news was received: no game. Holy Redeemer officials called off the proceedings. Begrudgingly, players filed into the awaiting bus for the hourand-a-half ride home.
While rain and softball/baseball are unwelcome companions, a scroll of the internet reveals some hilarious occurrences accompanying the rain. Players have used the wet field tarps as their Slip & Slide, field crews have found themselves in precarious positions, and fans in the stands have
found ways to entertain themselves oblivious to the wetness falling upon them.
Still, Mother Nature’s moisture can put a damper on things.
With moisture still falling days after the above-mentioned game, I found myself rained out of intended plans. Improvising, it was time to tackle an oft-postponed task, cleaning out years of assembled belongings tucked away in the attic.
At our house, this isn’t an easy task. The attic is small with a sloping roof, making it impossible to stand. Having had double-knee replacements, Jean was relegated to moral support as the project unfolded. Slowly, I would crawl to the back of the attic, retrieve an item, and return for the next extraction.
Ten minutes into the project I came across a cardboard box labeled ‘Little League memorabilia.’ Opening the box produced a ‘Christmas morning-like experience.’ It was a 38-year treasure chest rediscovered containing photos and keepsakes from the many years I served as Little League Baseball’s Central Region Director.
Many great memories were recalled, including one quite painful.
One year, while directing a tournament in Indiana, I was asked to throw out the first pitch.
Obligingly, I entered the field along
the third base dugout, awaiting the PA announcer’s call to the mound. While waiting and talking, one of the players was taking some practice swings. One of us was in the wrong place, but at that time, it didn’t matter.
The batter’s swing connected squarely in my rib cage, almost knocking me to the ground. I was in no shape to throw out anything, except a few gasps trying to get my breath. I would miss most of the game, as I was taken to the hospital. Somehow, nothing was broken, but I spent the next several days tightly wrapped with some bruised ribs.
To add insult to injury, at the championship game of the tournament, I was called to the mound for a presentation that left me painfully laughing. The local tournament committee presented me with a very unique plaque containing a curved aluminum bat, insinuating that it was my rib cage that did damage to the bat!
That bat plaque has been resting in our attic ever since. As I crawled on my hands and knees with this ‘treasure’ in tow, the pain was no longer in my ribs, rather in my knees as I yelled to Jean, “Look what I found.”
As the rain continued to fall outside, this indoor project was now in a delay. I will return to the attic to ‘get-erdone’— but sometimes rain delays can produce some great memories.
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Shop Tools; serval large tool chests, Tool Boxes, Hand tools of every type, wrenches, Sockets, Rachets, Vise grips, Pliers, Hammers, Pipe wrenches, SNAP-ON Torque wrench, Bench Vises, Portable Sand Blaster, Air compressors, generators, Serval Cutting Torches, Air impacts and other air tools, Misc. Butcher equipment, Smoker and Much Much more, this is a VERY Brief listing
Household; Lots of household items, Kitchen ware, magazines, Bedroom Suites and other furniture
NOTE; Don’t miss this auction, the Fishers are downsizing and have a lot of buildings and corners to empty out, this is a very brief listing as they are still working on it, This will be an all day Auction with possibly selling with 2 auctioneers, watch for future ads and come see what they find
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is having a downsizing sale at 324 Lockcuff Road in Old Lycoming Township. We will be having the sale Thursday May 15th, Friday May 16th and the family may continue the sale Saturday. We will be open from 8:30am-3 on Thur, 8:30am-4 on Fri and Sat 8:30-noon and the owners will be conducting Saturday Sales. Contents of a former sharpening business, some Household goods, Decor items, TV and furniture and a John Deere x583 Garden Tractor with accessories and more. See info soon on onlinetradingassistant.com. 191067
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MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936. C11
DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595. C11
ATTENTION HUNTERS & GUN COLLECTORS: Three Model 88 Winchester Rifles; 243, 308, 284 Caliber. Call Bob At 570-651-0099. 191070
CUSTOM-MADE BELGIAN RIFLE, LeCocq & Hoffman. Caliber Mauser 8mmx68s Magnum With Mauser FN Action And 26 1/2 Barrel. This Potent European Caliber Is At Par With The 8mm Remington Magnum And .338 Winchester Magnum. This Is An Heirloom Piece And Nicely Engraved With My Dad’s Initials. It Comes With A Mounted Zeiss Scope, Diavari-Da 1.6x6X, And A BrandNew Set Of Dice To Reload The Cartridges. The Rifle Saw Action In Kenya And Uganda In Late 1970 / Early 1980. It Was Always Well Maintained, Never Abused And Hardly Used. Woodwork Is In Excellent Shape With Some Nicks And Scratches. Barrel And Action Show No Sign Of Wear And Tear. Rifle Was Imported From Belgium In Early 2013 By Griffin And Howe And The Barrel Engraved For Import And Registration In The US. $1,600.00. Inquire By Texting Or Calling Richard 607-742-0136. 191195
WANTED VINTAGE
NES, Super NES, N64 and Sega Genesis games. The games need to work. Please call 570-295-9182. 190860
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. 190864
BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk & Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 190160 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-4338277. C11
WANTED: TRAMPOLINE AND SWING SET In Good Condition. Also Looking For Used Books, Especially Older Books. Call 570-725-2131. 191209
Looking For A Full-Time Drummer Or Lead Player For Rock Music. Must Be Reliable. For Info Call Ray 570-447-3584. 191206
PART-TIME ASSIS-
TANT LIBRARIAN. The W.B. Konkle Memorial Library is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Librarian to support the library’s operational and administrative duties.
Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree, a Pennsylvania Library Certification (or near completion), and preferably two (2) years documented experience working in a library. Starting pay $15.00/ hour. Application deadline: May 30, 2025. For job description and application: website at www.kplpa.org or in person at 384 Broad St, Montoursville, PA 17754. 191034
JANITORIAL/ CLEANERS
Part time cleaning positions late evening in Watsontown area
Monday - Friday 5:30am to 8:30am or 2:00pm to 500pm. Call or text 717-324-1552. 190800
JANITORIAL/ CLEANERS
Part time cleaning positions late evening in Williamsport Monday - Friday 5:30am to 8:30am or 2:00pm to 500pm. Call or text 717-324-1552. 191016
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH MUSIC. This position will serve as the church accompanist and coordinate music ministry within the church. Part-time position. Send letter of interest and resume to South Williamsport United Methodist Church, 409 Main St, So Wmpt PA 17702. 190707
DEDICATED NURSING ASSOCIATES is hiring RNs ($50/52 /hr), LPNs ($41/43 /hr), and CNAs ($26/$28 /hr) in the Williamsport area! We offer per diem and travel assignments, top pay rates, weekly pay, and a flexible schedule. Call 570-523-1810 or visit DedicatedNurses.com to apply today! 190676
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. This position will coordinate existing children’s ministries of the Church and develop future opportunities. Part-time position. Send letter of interest and resume to South Williamsport United Methodist Church 409 Main St, So Wmpt 17702. 190706
BUSINESS SERVICES
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, 570-5843215. 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 570-7253119 For More Information. Leave Message And I Will Call You Back. 190999
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833610-1936. C11
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626. M11
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-7291920 or visit dorranceinfo. com/ads .C11
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234. C11
WATER DAMAGE
CLEANUP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-833-887-0117. C11
WEED WHACKING, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 190501
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer -- up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807. M11
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844826-2535. M11
HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 855-4011151. C11
G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-2205512
WE BUY HOUSES
Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 190866
7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT COMMERCIAL
At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 191218
2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS
Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/Month. 570-9163309. 191219
2 BEDROOM Apartment, First Floor, Jersey Shore Area. 570-398-2106 Or 570-4192946. 191153 CEMETERY
I HAVE 3 SPACES In Twin Hills Memorial Park. I Am Selling Each Lot For $2,199.00 Apiece. Transfer Fees Will Be Paid By Seller. You Can Contact John At 570-546-0340. Leave Message Or Call After 6:00pm. 191030
STORAGE UNITS
CLEAN, SAFE Self Storage
SouthWilliamsportSelfStorage.com or call 272-230-8765 190534
10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 190867 VEHICLES
TRUCKS
2008 FORD XLT RANGER Pickup. Approximately 143,000 Miles. New Tires. $4,000 OBO. kgravitz16701@yahoo.com . 191063
NICE, CLEAN 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Motorcycle. Reduced To $1,650.00. Can Be Seen At McKinney’s Speed Shop 2581 Lycoming Creek Road. 570-494-1160. 191182
2013 HONDA PCX 150 For Sale. 5,800 Miles, $2,200. 570-506-4367. 190862
2015 YAMAHA V-STAR 1300. $4,900.00. 570-312-0783. 189959
H-D 2020 FAT BOY Like New. 2,250 Miles. $14,000.00. 272-209-8821. 190698
IH 686 TRACTOR
$8,500.00. Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC Turbotville. 814-720-8845. 191221
VEHICLES WANTED
GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the BlindToday at 1-844320-2804 today! M11
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717577-8206 KRMiller1965@ yahoo.com . M11
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! M11
DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11
ATTENTION
B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040. 190868
