Webb Weekly September 28, 2022

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AsSeptember comes to an end, it can mean only one thing in our little neck of Penn’s Woods, the beginning of the hunting season. And yes, my title is a play on the Sir Mix a Lot hit, “Baby Got Back.”

I have already heard from many of you and witnessed for myself some of the unbelievable trophy bucks that are roaming the area. As always, I hope I see them entered in our Webb Weekly Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest, not taken by the front bumper of a vehicle. This holds especially true on Grampian Boulevard and Four Mile Drive, where I believe the warning signs about deer crossings for drivers are being completely misinterpreted by the whitetail species. I cannot believe the number of deer I witness crossing this stretch between Market Street and Warrensville Road.

I guess this is where I should warn drivers about the increased activity during the fall and remind them that almost our whole state is cut out prime wildlife habitat. So, please, as I covered last week, pay attention, and give all our 4-legged creatures a brake.

Before I get to the details of our 15th Annual Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest, a tip of my Webb Weekly blaze

orange hunting hat complete with the American Flag on the side to Wes Sones. Wes did a tremendous job not only with the cover but with a story about getting ready for the upcoming season that can be found on page 6, right above the complete details about the buck contest. Wes and his family are avid rabbit hunters, complete with beagles, and great lovers of the outdoors. I’m very proud of Wes, whose official title is production and graphic design, and his continued growth and contributions to our publication.

I would love to see someone top Matt Lingle’s monster winner from last year.

Please remember a trophy is in the eyes and hands of the holder; all bucks are accepted into our Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. You are also helping fight the battle against multiple sclerosis as a donation is made on behalf of each hunter that takes the time to enter. The Uncle Ron’s naming of the contest represents my Uncle Ron Maietta, and avid outdoorsman who battled MS a good portion of his life, and Webb Weekly’s Ron Mingle, whose wife Steph deals with the disease each and every day. Ron has always been the keeper of the contest. His daughter Alys now assists him since Ron’s retired from his everyday duties.

So, here’s how you go about entering. After you legally harvest that trophy whitetail and have the work end of the hunt completed, simply take your buck to Poust Taxidermy or Sauers Trading and have the initial rough scoring done. That gets you registered and on the books for a final official scoring opportunity if your antlers qualify. The contest runs through the second seasons of archery/ muzzleloader in 2023.

The winner receives a shoulder mount courtesy of Poust Taxidermy, who I’m proud to say has been with us since the beginning of the contest. Dana and taxidermy lady Sam do an unbelievable job. I always enjoy just stopping by the shop and checking out their work. They also take care of the official scoring, which is done by SCI standards.

Our 2nd through 4th place prize winners receive $100 of venison processing courtesy of Stoltzfus Butchers in Mill Hall. If you take care of the field dressing part, they are a full-service venison processing facility that can take care of the rest. They can turn your harvest into whatever delicious products you would like, keep it old school, or do both.

In addition to the donation on behalf of every hunter to MS, their name will also be entered into our annual drawing to win a rifle package courtesy of Sauers Trading. This is complete with all the trimmings, including ammo. Thank you to the fatherson duo of Jon and Don for taking care of

the business end of the contest; obviously, all state and federal guidelines must be met by the winner. Just a note, Sauers is one of my favorite stops in South Side. Great folks, and you never know what’s going to walk through the door.

If you have any questions, give me a call or text, and remember, I always enjoy seeing the pictures and hearing the hunting stories; my contact information can always be found on page 4.

I wish everyone good luck and great hunting. Please remember safety always comes first, and respect the boundaries of your fellow hunters.

God Bless America.

Jim Webb, Jr.

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From the Editor… The Great Outdoors

Thisweek we are bringing you everything outdoors. We have lots of great stuff about hunting, fishing, safety, and generally enjoying all that Pennsylvania offers outside.

I…don’t have a lot to contribute to the conversation because I’m not exactly outdoorsy.

Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a nice hike every now and again, but for the most part, I’m more of a stay-on-thecouch-and-read-with-a-glass-of-wine kinda girl.

But luckily for me, Webb Weekly has a bunch of people who are far more wellversed than me to give you the lowdown on all things outdoors. Ken Hunter and Jon Pries both have multiple stories for you. Even our graphic artist Wes Sones has an article to offer too!

And speaking of Wes, can we just take a second to appreciate his digital artwork on the cover?! He did an amazing job creating the artwork. I don’t know that he did it with the intention of it being on the cover, but fortunately, we persuaded him to let me use it!

While I am not particularly fond of the outdoors, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate those that are. I think hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors are important parts of Pennsylvania life. I think Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said it well recently, “The forests, fields, rivers and lakes, the wildlife and fish that call them home, and the hundreds of thousands of hunters and anglers who take every opportunity to enjoy Penn’s Woods are among the things that make Pennsylvania so special.”

A Proclamation from Governor Tom Wolf recognizing Hunting and Fishing Day in Pennsylvania stated, “Hunting and fishing continue to be an integral component of the cultural fabric of communities throughout the state, and over recent years have offered a growing number of participants an opportunity to connect with nature on

a personal level while simultaneously providing food security, a sense of self-sufficiency, and both mental and physical health benefits.”

“With 86,000 miles of water to enjoy, Pennsylvania is truly a fishing paradise that can be enjoyed during every season of the year,” said Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director. “While seasoned anglers and boaters already know that there is something for everyone, the future of our sport depends on getting new people involved to share our outdoor traditions and our passion for conservation. So, next time you plan to cast a line on your favorite wild or stocked trout stream, venture out onto our beautiful rivers and lakes for big bass, catfish, or walleye; test your skill with steelhead or muskies; or go ice fishing on a frozen lake for panfish in winter — take a friend. There’s plenty of room for everyone.”

While you probably won’t find me out on the nearest creek with a fly rod (though Ken Hunter keeps threatening to take me ice fishing), I encourage everyone interested to head out and enjoy the area outside — and yes! Take a friend! Just don’t expect me to be that friend…

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Success in the Field Begins With Preparation

By Wes Sones

the headache of finding it out in the field.

Warm

summer days give way to the brisk chill of fall and, with it, the anticipation of another hunting season. With days getting shorter, the season can be upon us before we are ready for it. Your hunting and trapping digest from purchasing your license will inform you of changes to seasons/ bag limits, regulations, and CWD. You can locate desired hunting spots ahead of time and secure permission from the landowner. This means you can spend more time in the field instead of hunting for a place to hunt. Now is also a great time to sight in a bow or rifle. Knowing what your firearm or bow will do ahead of time means you can be confident in their performance when it counts. It also means you can possibly identify mechanical issues before the season. I found a broken crosshair on my scope ahead of time and saved myself

Small game presents many fun and exciting opportunities and unique challenges.

However, ammunition, especially shotshells, can be hard to find. The time to buy ammunition is when you see it. For small game, match your load to the game you are hunting. Shotshells that are #4 or #6 are generally advisable for rabbits due to their higher density and weight of shot. #7 and #7 1/2 shells are generally handicap loads that have smaller shot that won’t offer the penetration a more well-suited game load offers.

Choke is another factor to consider. A poly choke is versatile and can adapt to different situations. In the absence of a poly choke, choke tubes can control the spread of your shot. It’s important to match the choke to the kind of game you are hunting. Cylinder and Improved Cylinder spread quickly and are useful at

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closer ranges. Modified has moderate constriction and allows for a denser pattern over longer ranges. I use modified as a good all-around choke for hunting rabbits. You also have improved modified, full, and extra full, the latter being preferred by Turkey hunters.

Patterning your shotgun can be done by shooting at a 48” sheet of paper with a 6” bullseye at a distance of 40 yards. Use the ammo and choke you intend to hunt with. Then draw a 30˝ circle around the center of impact. Repeat on a second sheet of paper and compare. Note how the shot is spread and whether it is uniform by examining the distance from the center of your pattern to the bullseye. Experimentation with choke and ammunition can possibly correct or improve inconsistencies. Also, remember, if you are shooting a side-by-side or over and under, you will want to pattern both barrels. Shooting clay pigeons is a great way to practice before the season, as much as a fun recreational activity.

One of the best ways to prepare for the opening day of deer season is by sighting in. It only costs you some of your time and a few rounds. For archery, start sighting in at a shorter distance. Start at 10 yards and then move back to 20, 30, and 40. If you have an older crossbow, 50 yards might be stretching it. Newer and faster crossbows like my Ten Point Titan SS can comfortably hit the vital area at 50 yards. That’s why sighting in is imperative, as it tells you not only what you need to do to be consistent and accurate but it tells you what your equipment can and can’t do.

Scopes can vary greatly. Some guides may tell you that one click is one MOA (Minute of angle) which roughly translates to an inch at 100 yards. (guns.com has a great detailed article about this). Generally, your scope adjustments will have arrows indicating which way to turn the dial. If you are hitting to the right, move the point of impact to the left, following

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Harold R. Guiser, 82, of South Williamsport

Patricia S. Miller, 84, of Loyalsock

Connie M. Oeler, 80, of Loyalsock Township Arista J. Huffman, 62, of Williamsport

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the corresponding direction on your turret for windage. For elevation, if you hit a bit high but your windage is fine? This will mean that you can shoot at ranges greater than 100 yards. If you are “zeroed” at 100 yards and are trying to shoot further than 100 yards? You will end up shooting low. Allowing yourself 1”-2” above center for point of impact (POI) at 100 yards will reduce the need to guess and “compensate” in the field. This is especially useful for those that are shooting heavier calibers like .3006. where the bullet will drop faster than a .243 or .7mm-08, where they are noted for flat shooting.

If using open sights, move the rear sight in the direction of the POI the way you want it to move. If your POI is to the left, move the rear sight to the right. If the POI is to the right, move the rear sight to the left. For elevation, if the POI is high? Lower the rear sight or raise the front sight. If the POI is low, raise the rear sight, and lower the front sight.

The biggest thing to remember is

consistency. Sight in with what you intend to hunt with. If you shoot Remington 100 gr. 243. pointed soft point to sight in? That’s what you should use in the field. In archery, match the weight of your field points with that of your broad heads. You can do most of your sighting in with field points, then shoot a few shots with broad heads to see if they perform consistently. Avoid mixing and matching different bolts, broad heads, and weights. If you shoot carbon arrows/bolts to sight in, shoot carbon in the field. Make sure you can get a good group. You want to eliminate as many variables as possible.

Cleaning your gun and equipment at the end of the season also can be crucial to ensuring it performs when it counts. This can help prevent them from becoming gummed up and jamming when you depend on them. Time spent on preparation now; can save you headache and heartache later when you get the chance at that buck of a lifetime.

County Hall Corner: Our Seriously Surreal Senate Race

By Larry Stout

2022

is known as a midterm election year. Midterm elections are quite different from any other because they include a wide variety of political races — local offices, of course, as well as races for state offices and US Representative and Senate seats. This vast field results in the national media featuring a race here or there but rarely focuses on any one race unless it has some very special significance. Thus, it is noteworthy that out of the 34 United States Senate election campaigns going on throughout the United States, from New York to California, it is Pennsylvania’s race that has gotten more attention than any other in the country.

The matchup is between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz. The campaign has been ugly from the start as both men have baggage, and each has been hammering their opponents hard. In fact, it is very difficult to know what each one of these candidates actually stands for because almost all of the campaign advertising is focused on what is wrong with the other guy. Mehmet Oz is a Turkish-American television personality and retired cardiothoracic surgeon. He is best known for his 13-season run of the “Dr. Oz Show,” a daily television program about medical matters and health. In the Republican primary, Oz had a very tight race against David McCormick, a

former hedge fund CEO, and it was probably Donald Trump’s endorsement of Oz that pushed him over the line. Oz identifies himself as a ‘moderate’ Republican, a strong supporter of gun rights, of school choice and charter schools, and stands against abortion, citing that he was “relieved” by the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe vs. Wade. His ‘moderate’ path is where he sees the threat of climate change and the need to advocate for LGBTQ rights.

John Fetterman has been in politics for most of the 21st century, serving as mayor of Braddock, PA, from 2005 until becoming lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania under Governor Tom Wolf in 2019. Unlike Oz, he was far and away the strongest candidate for the Democratic Party and won their primary, carrying every single county in the state. He strongly supports the progressive Democratic

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agenda; abortion rights, criminal justice reforms (specifically advocating for more clemency of criminals), opposing fracking, and restrictions on gun ownership.

As noted above, this race has got national attention because it has featured a TV star, Dr. Oz, but also because of Fetterman’s unexpected stroke in May of this year.

Fetterman has obviously been impacted based on his long absence from the campaign trail, and his appearances display that he is not the same man he was before. This has caused his initial double-digit lead in the polls against Oz to dwindle to presently becoming an almost dead-even race.

Ideally, this race should be judged on the merits of each man’s position on the issues. I have heard both men up front and personal, and I believe they are sincere in their convictions. It should be a straight shot for Pennsylvanians; if your convictions are on the progressive side, Fetterman is your man, and likewise, if they are conservative, Oz will represent you well.

And yet, it is very hard to ignore the health issues of the Democratic candidate. A New York Post article on Fetterman noted, “At the events, he has attended, his halting, sometimes confused, remarks have caused concern. At his most recent event on Sept. 11, a Planned Parenthood ‘Women for Fetterman’ rally, he struggled to finish his thoughts. He fumbled his words as he bashed his opponent, celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz, for making fun of his health issues.”

I actually have sympathy for John Fetterman,

for, like him, I was also recently diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation that required me to receive an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator), a pacemaker/defibrillator implanted in my chest. The difference between John Fetterman and myself is that when I was diagnosed, I immediately had the medical procedure done. Based on a recent article on Politico.com, Fetterman was diagnosed in 2017. According to his cardiologist, Ramesh Chandra, he did not take any of his medications or guidelines she prescribed and did not see Dr. Chandra again until June of this year, which was after his stroke.

This helps explain why both sides are running mostly negative campaigns. The Republicans are highlighting Fetterman’s physical problems to raise questions about whether he will be effective or even able to serve his term. The Democrats must play a diversion game so they will highlight Oz’s short residency in Pennsylvania and lack of political experience.

All eyes are on Pennsylvania on this one because the outgoing Senator Pat Toomey is a Republican and the balance of the Senate is currently 50/50. A Democratic victory could keep the US Senate under Democratic control. The polls show the voters of our Commonwealth have been going back and forth. It is hard to tell what the outcome will be. But if there is one lesson in all this, if your doctor tells you to have a serious heart condition, don’t wait five years till you have a stroke to do something about it.

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Police to Jail to Halt Petty Crimes

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Policeresorted today to confining young offenders to the County Jail in an effort to halt the expanding list of burglaries and thefts committed by juveniles this month.

In the background were complaints submitted late Wednesday and today of four new burglaries and three larcenies from automobiles. Some of the burglaries yielded little or no value Decks at various places were ransacked. Thirty-five cents was secured at an art store, and pennies from the cash register. A radio was taken from a laundry along with some lead pencils.

Entrance was gained by breaking windows in two of the burglaries and forcing a hasp on another. All circumstances point to the probability that the same gang of juveniles arrested for seven burglaries on September 14.

When apprehended, they will be committed to the County Jail to await court instead of being released, as is usually the case with juveniles, police said.

Captain Joseph M. Schmucker, city detective, Sgt. Theodore M. Walters, and Patrolman Clifford Pfleegor, Crime Prevention Officer, worked on the case.

Patrolman Pfleegor said commitment to jail in the juvenile quarters is the only alternative he has left to stop the crimes as they are committed by boys whom he cannot trust to be released on their own responsibility.

The officer is still trying to untangle the conflicting tales told by a group of boys between the ages of eight and ten years in connection with the burglaries ten days ago.

Meanwhile, as a result of the radio theft from the laundry, Tommy Wong, 17, no address given, was committed to the County Jail.

Local Retired Fordham History Professor Weighs in on Ken Burns’ Holocaust Documentary Series

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Lastweek on most PBS stations, the Ken Burns documentary series, “The US and the Holocaust,” was presented. This series was widely hailed as one that has helped to put more light on a very dark subject and to help understand the US’s role in responding to the evils of the Holocaust.

Dr. Jack Houston is a retired history professor who taught such courses as European History, the Cold War, and World War II. He now lives locally with his wife, Anne Hetzel. I thought getting his learned perspective on the Ken Burns series might be worthwhile. What follows are his views of it.

“The Ken Burns’ PBS, three-night series is essential for understanding the total impact of the Holocaust on Jewish people and families during World War II, and the continued impact on our world community in the 21st Century. “As I watched the Ken Burns documentary during the three evenings, my thoughts and feelings moved from sadness to

frustration, then to anger. The United States was not willing to open its doors to Jewish families and Jewish refugees trying to escape Hitler’s Germany and Nazi domination of Europe.

“The central idea in ‘The US and the Holocaust’ is clearly in the title itself: all the actions and atrocities of Nazi Germany were paralleled by how the White House, the US Government, and American People reacted during the Nazi time period.

“‘The US and the Holocaust’ documentary presents this compelling question: ‘Why did the United States fail to rescue a people at the time of their greatest need?’

“Sadly, most Americans chose to do nothing. Public opinion revealed a sad truth: helping the Jewish families of Nazi Germany and Nazi Europe was not a priority and, in fact, unpopular. American Immigration restrictions and exclusions continued during the Nazi period from 1933 to 1945. Most Americans were indifferent to the suffering and deaths of

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European Jews.

“The greatest humanitarian crisis of the 20th Century was the murder of over 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany.

“Eleanor Roosevelt expressed powerful and challenging words that still reaches our lives in today’s world; ‘I have the feeling that we let our consciences realize too late the need of standing up against something that we knew was wrong. We have therefore had to avenge it, but we did nothing to prevent it. I hope that in the future, we are going to remember that there can be no compromise at any point with the things that we know are wrong.’”

Now I will weigh in some of my perspectives on the series.

I found it presented to me an unsettling series of historical truths. One is that despite rhetoric to the contrary on the Statue of Liberty, this country, through most of its history, has never really been comfortable in letting people who are not of the north European Protestant stock in. This was amply demonstrated by the immigration quotas developed for various nationalities to restrict the number of people who were not of a certain background out of the country. This attitude came back to bite suffering people such as the Holocaust-era Jews. Many European Jews perished as the result of a stubborn unwillingness to loosen quotas to allow them into the

country. Some of this was intensified by several important State Department officials, such as Breckenridge Long, Cordell Hull, and Sumner Welles, who were known Anti-Semites.

The flip side of this was the efforts of the War Refugee Board, which was established to aid in the rescue of Jews in 1944. They were able to rescue perhaps thousands in occupied countries such as France, Hungary, and Holland, just to name a few.

And, of course, our own American troops helped to liberate most of the concentration camps in western Germany. Those soldiers were sickened by what they saw, and it altered the opinions of many of them concerning Jews and other minorities and made them more tolerant of those they deemed different than them. Some of these veterans would become active in the Civil Rights Movement.

I think Ken Burns brilliantly showed the awful dilemmas that families caught up in the Holocaust faced and many wellmeaning US government officials.

History is not generally a black-andwhite thing, and the United States’ actions regarding the Holocaust are certainly that way. Burns brilliantly demonstrates the high cost to humanity of intolerance of others and the hatred produced by that. It was a series well worth watching.

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Free Eight-week Speech Class

What: Participants will practice the art of public speaking and learn how to write and deliver a speech. Registration required by emailing Phil Buehrer at prbuehrer@aol.com or calling 570-326-6801.

When: September 28th-November 16th, from 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant Banquet Room on Washington Blvd.

Dinner

What: Cheesesteak. Open to the public. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: September 29, 2022, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or pot roast dinner. Open to the public. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, September 30, 2022, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Audubon Event

What: Join Lycoming Audubon for a bird walk on Skyline Drive. We’ll be walking up the closed Skyline Drive Rd, looking for fall warblers and resident birds.

When: Saturday October 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Where: Meet in the parking lot of the Skyline Drive

public rest area on Rte. 15 south of S. Williamsport.

$55 Mammograms

What: UPMC is offering $55 mammograms for those with no or limited insurance coverage in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Appointments are limited, and it is necessary to call the phone number of the location that is most convenient to you. Be sure to mention $55 mammograms when scheduling your appointment. Mammograms must be paid by cash or check.

When & Where: UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus, Breast Health Center, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport on Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to noon. Call 570-326-8200.

UPMC Muncy, 215 E. Water St., on Oct. 8 and Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 570-321-2545.

UPMC Wellsboro, 32 Central Ave., on Oct. 13, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 570-723-0160.

Gardener’s Survival Guide

What: A Gardener’s Survival Guide to Winter. Learn how to select plants to extend your growing season, beautify your landscape, and consider some gardenrelated activities to keep busy until spring arrives.

Register at https://extension.psu.edu/garden-tours-andtea-party or 1-877-345-0691.

When: Saturday, October 1st, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Paint Party

What: Paint Party Fundraiser sponsored by Eagle Grange to benefit Williamsport Community Theatre League programs providing artistic opportunities to children and adults with disabilities. Instructor led

“Mountain Trees in Fall” painting by Wine & Design, Williamsport. Snack bar, raffles and BYOB. Advance reservations are required; limited to first 45 participants.

Register on-line at: https://www.wineanddesign.com/ calendar/williamsport-pa/event/penguin-project .

Event Code: Grange.

When: Sunday, October 2, 2022. Doors open at 1:30

p.m.; paint class begins at 2 p.m.

Where: Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Rd., Montgomery.

Constitution Alive

What: Constitution Alive is a video-based series teaching the basics of the US Constitution. Classes are free to attend however workbooks can be purchased by contacting Janet Blachek at janetvogelblachek@gmail. com. Workbooks follow the videos and will enhance the learning experience for those who wish to study more in depth. Cost of workbook is $15. Registration for the class should be made to djeffries@svrcs.org or by calling 570-367-1351.

When: This will be a 6-week class held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. starting October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1 and 8.

Where: We will meet in the fellowship hall at Albright United Methodist Church, 47 East Main St., Loganton.

Virtual Fall Wildflowers Talk

What: Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the native wildflowers you can expect to see this fall at the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Wednesday, October 5 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual.

Career Fair

What: Jobs, jobs, jobs!!! Attention job seekers! PA CareerLink® is hosting a tailgate themed Career Fair. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to explore careers and connect with employers from various industries, in a fun and comfortable tailgate setting. For more information, please call PA CareerLink® at 570893-2963.

When: Wednesday, October 5th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Millbrook Plaza Parking Lot, Hogan Boulevard, Mill Hall.

Book Review

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review. Dr. Mark Noe, retired Penn College Professor of English, will review a selective survey of books on walking. His selections range from broad surveys to volumes on specific trails, memorable hikes, religious treks, and pleasant walks. His primary text will be Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust.

When: Friday, October 7, 2022. Snacks and bottled water will be available or bring a bag lunch, if desired. The program is from 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. with Q&A until 1:00 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 570-326-0536 or use the library’s online reservation calendar (http://calendar.jvbrown.edu). Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 5.

Where: Lowry Room, Third Floor, Welch Family Wing of the library. Public parking lot is adjacent to the site.

Book Sale

What: The Friends of the J.V. Brown Library will hold its fall book sale, a major fundraising event for the Friends. Money raised supplements programs and services beyond the regular library budget.

When: October 7-8. Public hours on Friday, October 7, are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Book sale preview night, which is open only to Friends of the Library, will be Thursday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport.

Blood Drive

What: Community blood drive.

When: Friday, October 7th, from noon-5:00 p.m.

Where: Zafar Grotto Rafaz Club, banquet room. 381 East Second Ave., S. Williamsport.

What’s Growing on in the Garden

What: What’s Growing on in the Garden. Join the Lycoming County Master Gardeners to see what pests, practices, and produce are in the Gardens and tips and

tricks to get the most from your gardens. Bring a sample of mystery weeds, bugs or disease in your gardens to share! Meet in the Gardens, weather permitting.

When: Saturday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Discover Ricketts Hike

What: Hiking the Old Bulldozer Road Trail to see Valley View. This is a 5-mile advanced hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Bring bug spray and water. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, October 8 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Where: Park and meet at the Rt. 118 Trailhead Parking Lot in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Full Moon Astronomy

What: Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope. Bring a flashlight! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Saturday, October 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Rummage Sale

What: Rummage sale.

When: October 1st, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: Pine Run Bible Church, 1719 Pine Run Rd., Linden.

Baked Steak Supper

What: Baked steak supper with mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, salad, applesauce, roll and rice pudding. $12 for adults. Curbside takeout only. Call 570-322-5398.

When: Saturday, October 1st from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., or until sold out.

Where: Duboistown United Methodist Church, 133 Summer St., Duboistown.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. Sermon Title: Jesus Is The Blessed Seed. Text: Genesis 3:1-15. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, October 2nd. Service Time: 10:15 a.m.

Where: Garden View Baptist Church, 1600 Doris Ave., Williamsport.

Home Made Days

CHURCH EVENTS...

CHURCH EVENTS

Lasagna Dinner

What: Dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, beverage, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. (Takeout does not include a beverage.) Cost for the dinner is $13 for adults and $6 for children (12 & younger) or $9 for lasagna only. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast. net.

When: Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: Trinity Pro-Cathedral, 844 W 4th St., William sport.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

What: Chicken and biscuit dinner. Take Outs are available. Tickets sold at the door -$6.50 for adults; $4.00 for children through 12 years; free for Children under 4.

When: Saturday, October 1 from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: Oriole United Methodist Church, 39 Main Rd., Jersey Shore.

What: Chinese Auction, winners drawn at 2pm Saturday. Flea Market, Hand Crafted Items, Fall Decor, and more. We have fresh Home-Made baked goods, pies, and soups! For lunch Home-Made BBQ, hot/sweet sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans and more!

When: Friday, October 7th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Kedron UMC, 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.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS…

Photography Show

What: Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs 2022 Annual Members Photography Show. Come celebrate local photographers and vote for your favorites while enjoying a wine and cheese reception.

When: Oct 7th, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Where: Thomas T. Taber Museum, 858 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Fallis the season for all senses. The feel of cooler temperatures after a long summer. A warm, visually pleasing palate of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. The taste of pumpkin in everything. The sound of crunching leaves underfoot— the smell of woodsmoke. There’s something about driving past a house with smoke coming out of the chimney on a cold day that makes me warm and fuzzy inside.

The many elements of autumn either intrinsically deliver happiness or trigger wonderful memories of past joy from which we can keep taking bites, as from a freshly baked apple pie.

You all know I am a sap for memories and making memories. While we celebrate seasonal joys, we should remind ourselves that they all bring us different kinds of happiness.

Like spring, fall is a season of transition, a reminder of the value of change, in this case, from bright, buzzing, hot, verdant summer toward the dark, cozy, quiet calm of winter.

I love the transitioning of each season, but my favorite is the transition from summer to fall.

Sayonara hot weather! Peace out, sweaty upper lip.

Autumn is the loveliest. We witness the harvest moon, pumpkins, football games,

wildflowers blooming along roadsides, squirrels secreting away nuts, and the first frost. Pumpkins on porches, chilly mornings, and earlier night fall. Pumpkin lattes make their big appearance, while apple cider, vanilla chia, and hot cocoa also fill mugs during the fall season. I love a hot mug of vanilla chai while bundled up with my fall blanket that I anxiously wait all summer to get out. My fuzzy blanket is adorned with pumpkins, leaves, pumpkin pies with dollops of cool whip, mugs of cider with a cinnamon stick, and latte cups with the colors of candy corn.

When God made all the seasons, he knew what he was doing. God always knows what he is doing. Fall is proof that change is beautiful. I just think it’s so amazing how each season truly has its own beauty.

In the spring, everything comes to life. Buds on trees start to show, flowers bloom from the ground that was frozen for the past five months, and we can once again feel the warmness of the sun on our faces.

In summer, everything is so full of life — vibrant and green. As we ride our boat down the river and look up to the mountains next to us, everything looks so big and full. The mountains are truly one of God’s beautiful creations.

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In the fall, something magical happens to those mountains. We start seeing incredible colors of reds, oranges, browns, and yellows. No two leaves are the same. Isn’t that remarkable!? Driving through the mountains in the fall is one of my favorite things. “Oh my word, look at that tree!” I’ll say to Chris.

I didn’t know a tree could get so orange, with specks of red through it.

As mid to late October sneaks up, leaves start falling from the sky. There is something magical about leaves falling in the fall. At our home, there are many trees behind us. As I stand in our kitchen window making dinner, the leaves look like

a snowfall because there are just so many. The deer come to feed, and their coats are changing for winter.

All of a sudden, all the leaves are gone, the trees stand bare once again, and the mountains seem so much smaller. But, that first snowfall that covers those trees with a gorgeous layer of pure white snow is picturesque. The mountains once again stand out with their greatness. I love how snow looks on pines or when it rains and freezes on the branches overnight.

It looks like something out of a fairytale! Just like leaves in the fall, there are no two snowflakes alike. It’s just remarkable!

Each season just has so much to offer. I am thankful in Pennsylvania that we get to experience every season.

I thank God for the blessings of each season, and especially the ‘Ber’ months. It’s these four months that give me so much joy. More time with the family, special holidays, the many colors of fall, and the first snowfall. I could watch leaves and snow fall all day long. What joy does this season bring for you?

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crumb Cake Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 cup flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon ginger

• A pinch of nutmeg & clove

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

Streusel Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup white sugar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ginger

• 1/8 teaspoon cloves

• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons cold butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease an 8x8 inch square pan.

Cake:

Combine the pumpkin, egg, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices and stir into the pumpkin mixture, mixing just until combined.

Spread into the prepared pan.

Cream Cheese Layer:

Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla for the cream cheese layer and spread over the cake batter in the pan.

Streusel:

Combine all the streusel ingredients using your hands or a pastry blender until well combined. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture.

Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with no more pumpkin on it (it’s ok if the cream cheese is still sticking to the toothpick).

Chill in the refrigerator before serving and keep chilled.

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home” by Kate Mangino c.2022, St. Martin’s Press $29.99 344 pages

Plates

on one end, bowls on the other, glasses on top.

It’s your turn to load the dishwasher tonight, but if you plead ignorance on how it’s done properly, maybe you could worm your way out of it. Somebody else’ll do it, so go sit down. Take a rest and read “Equal Partners” by Kate Mangino, then ask yourself if you could’ve assumed another chore tonight.

Several years ago, researchers finally acknowledged what generations of women already knew: that many working women were responsible for a “second shift” after 5 p.m. The first shift was the job for which they received a paycheck; second shift included making meals, straightening up, schoolwork help, and all the other things that needed doing at home.

Researchers also noted that the “second shift” is detrimental to men and boys; Mangino says that such gender inequality happens around the world, restricting everyone, perpetuated by “all genders.”

Most often, she says, even when we try our hardest to maintain equality in the home, women generally take responsibility for “routine tasks,” and

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Let’s do Lunch!

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

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

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

Reservations are required by 10 AM the day before the meal you choose. Transportation can also be arranged!

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

Clinton County Community Center

124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822

Jersey Shore Center

641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591

Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573

Loyalsock Center

1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590

Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593

Mill Hall Center

9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378

Renovo Area Center

415 Fourth Street South Renovo 570-923-2525

RiverWalk Center

423 East Central Avenue South Williamsport 570-601-9592

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October 3

Macaroni Ham & Cheese, stewed tomatoes, peas, lemon pudding

Lighter Fare

Waldorf chicken salad with croissant, pepper slaw, fresh orange

October 10

BBQ chicken, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, broccoli and carrots, macaroni salad

Lighter Fare

Chicken rice soup, fresh spinach salad with crispy chicken and bacon dressing, Caesar bow tie salad, pineapple

October 4

Chicken marsala, garlic breadstick, green bean casserole, creamy cole slaw

Lighter Fare

Minestrone soup, bacon, lettuce, tomato on whole grain bread, pepper slaw, fresh apple, vanilla ice cream

October 11

Meatloaf marinara, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, fresh orange

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with lettuce and tomato, pepper slaw, sliced apples

October 5

Hamburger BBQ, sandwich roll, beans and greens, butternut squash, baked custart

Lighter Fare

Buffalo chicken wrap with blue cheese dressing, Mandarin oranges, baby carrots

October 12

Roasted pork with gravy over stuffing, sweet potatoes, lima beans, pumpkin custard

Lighter Fare

Chicken Caesar wrap with leaf lettuce, fresh banana, pepper slaw

October 6

Sausage patty with peppers and onions, sandwich roll, broccoli and carrots, molasses baked beans, fresh apple

Lighter Fare

Rueben sandwich with sliced corned beef, saurkraut, Swiss cheese, and rye bread, creamy cole slaw fresh banana

October 13

Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara, Italian vegetable blend, tossed salad with Italian, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare Ham, turkey, Swiss on whole wheat bread, minted pears, broccoli salad

October 7

Parmesan breaded fish, au gratin potatoes, dilled carrots, fruited gelatin, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare Greek salad with crispy chicken, tomatoes, and feta dressing, pasta salad, tropical fruit salad, fresh apple

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Goulash, carrots and cauliflower, green beans, apple sauce

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men take “intermittent tasks.” It’s easy to slip into those roles; in fact, avoiding them takes real effort — although, interestingly enough, most same-sex couples do pretty well in “fifty-fifty equality.”

Still, no matter what your domestic situation, there are always improvements to seize that can make your household a more equitable one.

First, know that things won’t fix themselves. Do a “gender check-up” to determine where you stand in your household and on the equal-housework spectrum. Before launching into a life-altering event such as marriage, having a baby, or starting a business, know what questions to discuss with your partner so you’re closest to an agreement. Remember that “women perpetuate sexism, too” and that men generally have “Four motivational themes” for their actions. Pick some role models, and be one, too. And finally, watch your words. They might need to be “tweaked” to reflect more mindfulness.

Flip through “Equal Partners” and if you’re a man, you may feel a little on

the defensive. Author Kate Mangino seems to side with women on issues of home work, but she vows that she’s not showing bias, that statistics confirm her points. Still, some readers may have a lot to overcome before reading this book about overcoming inequality at home.

Fortunately, Mangino shows why this is absolutely worth doing.

Through pages and pages of stories — some that may have you thinking Mangino was peeking in your kitchen window — she systematically lays out how things get to be how they are and what actions couples can take. There are quizzes to tackle and places for notes (a reason to buy this book outright) and if you’re still not quite convinced, there are happy interviews with dozens of people for whom satisfaction lies in change.

Though it’s not without a little abrasiveness, “Equal Partners” is a good conversation starter for fixing the status quo in your relationship status, regardless of what it is. Find this book and add another thing to your plate.

Spend an afternoon with us and play Gift Card Bingo!

Free bingo will be held at each of our Centers for Healthy Aging during August. We will be awarding prizes of $5 gift cards to local grocery stores. Make it a fun afternoon - bring a friend, join us for lunch, and stay for bingo!

October 11 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Mill Hall Center | 570-726-6378

9 Peale Avenue, Mill Hall (Mill Hall Fire Hall)

October 13 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Jersey Shore Center | 570-601-9591

641 Cemetery Street, Jersey Shore (Tiadaghton Gardens)

October 20 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

RiverWalk Center | 570-601-9592

423 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport

October 21 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lincoln Center | 570-601-9573

2138 Lincoln Street, Williamsport (STEP, Inc.)

Office of Aging

October 24 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Loyalsock Center | 570-601-9590

1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport

October 28 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Meck Center | 570-601-9593

50 Fitness Ln. Ste. 2, Muncy (East Lycoming YMCA)

October 27 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Clinton County Community Center | 570-858-5822

124 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven

October 31 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Renovo Center | 570-923-2525

415 Fourth Street, South Renovo (South Renovo Fire Hall)

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Participants can play gift card bingo only once during August. Must be at least 60 years of age to play and registered (or able to be registered) with STEP Office of Aging.

STEP to Launch New Designated Stop Program in Clinton County Beginning on October 3

Lycoming-Clinton

Counties

Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. will offer a new Designated Stop Program serving popular locations within Clinton and Lycoming counties. Anyone can ride for only $2.00 per trip, but reservations are required. The launch of three new routes will expand STEP’s ability to help community members reach more of Clinton County and destinations in neighboring Lycoming County. The three new routes are described below.

Mill Hall to Lock Haven route will launch on October 3, 2022. Service will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Key stops will include Mill Hall Senior Center, Walmart, Central Mountain High School, UPMC Lock Haven, and Lock Haven University Main Campus. Renovo to Lock Haven route will launch on November 14, 2022. Service will run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Key stops will include the Renovo Senior Center, UPMC Lock Haven, and Clinton County Community Center.

Lock Haven to Williamsport route will launch on January 9, 2023. Service will run from Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Key stops will include UPMC Lock Haven, Jersey Shore Hospital, UPMC Williamsport, and Divine Providence Hospitals.

“STEP has been serving the residents of Clinton and Lycoming counties since 1966. As part of our mission of pursuing social and economic success, we seek to provide individuals and families with increased mobility throughout the region,” said Jim Plankenhorn, STEP President & CEO. “We are extremely excited to offer this new service and look forward to successful launches of our three new routes.”

Advanced reservations are required. All reservations must be scheduled by 2:00 p.m. the business day prior to the requested date of travel. Rides can be scheduled by calling STEP at (570) 326- 0587 or by visiting STEP’s website at https://www.stepcorp.org/ride.

For route information, maps, and schedules, please visit www.stepcorp. org/dsp.

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An enriching lifestyle with an active social calendar to keep you as busy as you wish! Local/Regional Bus Trips.

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“3000 Years”: George Miller’s Grown-Up Fairy Tale

“3000

Years of Longing” feels both oldfashioned and original; it also feels like a fairy tale for adults.

What it doesn’t feel like is a movie you can warmly recommend to your friends.

Adapted from an A. S. Byatt story, the latest from writerdirector George Miller is a romance about a genie granting three wishes. The film is by no means bad, but the narrative is thin, with a simple, downbeat, low-key ending that betrays its short-story origins.

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her to make three wishes so he can go free — but Binnie is reluctant, insisting that every story with this motif winds up backfiring on the greedy wisher.

The djinn then proceeds to tell her three stories about his long imprisonment in the vessel; so “3000 Years” is just two people in a hotel room, with one narrating flashbacks to the other. The movie doesn’t really get out of the past and start moving forward till its last half hour, when Binnie realizes she is falling in love with her supernatural visitor.

Tilda Swinton plays modern-day British writer and scholar Alithea Binnie (the script styles her as a “narratologist,” as if to give more weight to these age-old professions).

While at a conference in Istanbul, Binnie buys a lovely little bottle and later unwittingly lets out a djinn, who is played by Idris Elba. He urges

Since the djinn’s past tales are nothing extraordinary — mostly involving romance, betrayal and court intrigue — the storyline feels lumpy and stuck. It never develops much momentum, and though the ending has an excellent moral, it likewise feels unsatisfying — as

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though the narrative simply pooped out, rather than actually going somewhere; needless to say, this is awkward in a film that purports to address the art of storytelling.

Also on the downside: the decidedly R rating stems mostly from one character’s obsession with extremely large women, whose mounds of copious of flesh are on regular and somewhat hair-raising display.

Nonetheless, “3000 Years” has much to recommend it.

Having given us what may be the greatest action-movie ever made (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), Miller might seem an unlikely choice to direct this tale — unless you remember that he also helmed the medical drama “Lorenzo’s Oil,” the animated “Happy Feet” and 1995’s beloved “Babe.” Here, he gets fine performances from his leads.

a bit, helping carry over the movie’s more fantastical elements.

The film also has dazzling cinematography by the veteran John Seale, whose impressive resume includes “Witness,” the first Harry Potter film and “The English Patient,” for which he won an Oscar. And the script, co-written by Miller, manages plenty of terrific dialog, achieving a fairy-tale simplicity without violating its modern milieu. Cellphones are called “glass tiles that coax love-songs from the air,” and satellite dishes “listen to whispers of stars long dead.” Elsewhere, the djinn declares, “Hope is a monster, and I am its plaything” — while, says Binnie, “There’s no story about wishing that is not a cautionary tale.”

While the film has been well reviewed by critics, it is performing so poorly at the box office that Variety predicted it would be one of the year’s biggest bombs. So far, it has netted only a sixth of its $60 million budget.

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Let’s Put an End to Kid’s Cancer

Kidscancer’ — what an awful term! Cancer itself is horrible in and of itself, as applied to anyone, but when it affects a child who is just starting their life, it is especially devastating for that child and the family that loves them. We have, no doubt, all lost someone to this dreaded disease, me — a mother and a sister, a

wonderful neighbor lady, and a best friend from my basketball days. But as much as I mourn the loss of these special people in my life, they all led a fairly long and fruitful life. It does not diminish the pain of the loss we feel, but these young children have their whole lives ahead of them, and this roadblock to their abundant future is particularly devastating.

Jesus once said, “let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,” Mark 10 versus 13-14, 16.

We need to follow his example, and despite all the issues that currently demand our attention and plague this world

today, we must first take care of the children, both the healthy and especially the afflicted, both ours and those of others who need our help.

Kids with cancer need our help now, which is why I have pledged to ride my bike 200 miles in September to raise at least $500 toward this worthy cause. I’ll do the riding, and I’m asking you to contribute whatever you can

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towards this goal. You can visit my Great Cycle Challenge Page at: https://greatcyclechallenge. com/Riders/PaulPetcavage, to keep track of my progress and, of course, to make your donation. Two hundred miles may not seem like a lot until you try and ride it, and I’m no spring chicken anymore, LOL, but slow and steady; I promise I will get it done!

I am dedicating this 200-mile ride in the memory of Angelina Miele, a beautiful 11-year-old who waged a heroic battle with cancer but in 2015 passed on to live, no doubt now, as an angel, with the Lord. She found a special place in my heart as, at the time she was diagnosed, she was a huge St. John Neumann basketball fan, where I was coaching and, in particular, a huge fan of Alize Johnson, a star Neumann player and as of late on the roster of the NBA San Antonio

Spurs. I was asked if I could get a basketball signed by the team for her. I suggested I’d do one better and have Alize himself present the ball to her. Alize and I visited, and by his thoughtful presence, he made Angelina’s young lady’s dream come true.

Since that time, I have dedicated a portion of my company’s funds each month to the St. Jude’s Children’s research hospital, which works compassionately and tirelessly to eradicate this dreadful disease. This 200-mile bike challenge is a welcomed extension of my commitment to do whatever I can to help eradicate this disease, particularly for young children. I ask you, not for me, but for the kids that you may help, to join me in this worthy goal. So please donate whatever you can — no amount is too small and is much appreciated for this worthy cause.

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statewide archery antlered and antlerless deer season opens this Saturday, October 1. As the season progresses and nears that “magical” time of the rut, bowhunters will spend an increasing amount of time in the woods. While hunting from the ground or in a ground blind can be successful, most would agree that a tree stand places the hunter in a much more advantageous position. Many of the tree stands have already been put into place, but some might be moved based on deer movement or new ones installed. With the all-too-of-

ten reports of tree stand accidents and incidents, it might be a good time to think about incorporating some common sense safety practices when using any of these potentially dangerous devices.

Ladder stands and climber stands have evolved greatly since their initial models, and today there are dozens of models and options available. e key here is to NOT skimp and NOT try to buy the cheapest ones available. is is truly where an investment of a few more dollars will pay o in the long run. A higher-priced stand will generally be of greater quality with heavier material used in its construction.

Most hunters will agree that the loca-

tion of a stand is critical. You can’t just erect a stand “somewhere” in the woods and expect a great deal of deer movement around you – even during the most active times of the rut. us, pinpointing a spot where two or more active trails from bedding to feeding areas intersect should be a great location, or at the edge of a food plot where there is a well-used trail leading into it will also serve as a good spot to position a stand. From a safety standpoint, a primary consideration needs to be the selection of the exact tree you plan to use. It needs to be large enough in diameter, and it needs to be as straight as possible. A tree with a larger diameter will help break up a hunter’s outline and, more importantly, will provide a much steadier platform for a tree stand. e straighter the tree, the more easily and safely it can be climbed with a climber stand or attached to with a ladder stand.

Erecting a ladder stand or prepping an area you have selected for a climber stand is a two-man job. When placing a ladder stand, it is even smarter to have three people available to perform the task. For safety’s sake, this is simply something that should not be attempted by one person. It is not a matter of how strong you think you are - it is a matter of how smart you should be! ink safety and use common sense!

Ladder stands can vary in height, generally ranging from 15 to 20 feet from the ground to the platform, with the seat being a comfortable height above the platform. e taller stand may require a larger tree

to provide a strong enough base for attaching the stand. With a quality, heavier-duty stand, the weight can easily run around 100 pounds, and therefore when you begin to pivot the stand upward toward the tree, there is a great deal of torque involved – thus the need for two or three people to erect it safely. Once the stand is up and safely secured to the tree, having more than one person involved will allow the clearing out of shooting lanes to be a much smoother operation as well. e hunter can remain in the stand and point out the limbs that need to be removed rather than making numerous trips up and down the stand to clear the paths if he was by himself.

Climber stands are a horse of another color.

Although they will be used by just one person, common sense would tell you that a second individual nearby is a smart idea during initial preparation. ere may be limbs to clear on the actual tree you will use for the stand, as well as side branches from other trees that may need to be trimmed for shooting lanes. During this trimming process, there may be some stretching out beyond a comfortable level that needs to be done, and having a second individual standing by is a smart idea. Climber stands are simply not for everyone. It is important to recognize and respect your individual limitations and your comfort level. If you are not at ease prepping for or using a climber stand, the ladder stand is what you need to use for your hunting. Again, think about safety and use common sense.

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of individuals across the globe are avid hunters. The passion many of those people have for hunting began on their first childhood hunting trip, and countless hunters fondly recall this milestone moment in their lives. If there’s a first time for everything, parents know that kids’ initial forays into any activity comes with ups and downs. Hunting is no exception to that trend, but parents can consider these measures as they prepare their youngsters to go hunting for the first time.

Emphasize the importance of safety. Safety is of the utmost importance on any hunting trip. Kids should be aware of all safety protocols pertaining to their guns and the hunting grounds. Hunter’s education courses can teach kids about hunting safety, but parents can quiz youngsters in the days leading up to the trip to reinforce safety protocols.

Explain how hunting trips typically unfold. Giving kids an idea of how a hunting trip may unfold is another good idea. Explain the timing of the trip and

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supervisors are

to put

on the hook to pay for a more than $5,000,000.00 6-year boondoggle!!! However, while 3 municipalities bear the burden of 92% of the funding, the other 4 provide only 8% and will receive the same level of FULL police service and coverage. (We are not including Cummings and McHenry Townships since they were not a part of the DCED study. FYI, they each pay less than $37,000.00 per year).

Old Lycoming Township alone is projected to pay 53% of this regionalized police budget. Old Lycoming will be paying municipalities for the privilege of providing them with Police Services. Now, for the FOUNDATIONAL issue!! The Department of Community and Economic Development August 2020 Study (DCED) was built on a LIE!!

Interim Police Chief Nate DeRemer admitted to reporter Jeremey Stout of NorthCentralPA, as reported on June 16, 2022. That “they”, (whoever they are), knew not all municipalities would be charter members of the regional police department. Yet “they” submitted the request for a study from DCED with ALL municipalities listed as a charter or full paying participants.

When the DCED expert who performed the study learned about this from Concerned Citizens, he emphatically said a free supplemental study must be done. Your supervisors have refused to request the free supplemental study. Instead, “they” allowed the LIE to continue. DCED had no idea one applicant was not going to be involved at all and that 4 others would be minimal contract municipalities. The entire study has its foundation in this LIE.

Chairperson Linda Mazzullo advised on several occasions that “they” were using Example D from the DCED Study to calculate costs. We used Example D to prepare the statistical analysis on the graph. There is no true and accurate 6-year budget to go with this 6-year contract. With the truth glaring us in the face, how would you, the taxpayer, vote? Would you vote for a mandatory 6-year/$5,661,155.64 (plus our assets valued at a minimum of $300,000.00) contract? We are essentially writing them a Blank Check that we have no viable exit plan for.

OR

For the same SIX YEARS, we could pay out $4,516,800.00 to maintain our own police department to ONLY Old Lycoming Township and save $1,083,200.00. The per-person cost would drop from $213.48 to $150 per year. The response times to calls for police would improve, providing a more efficient and dependable service to you, the taxpayer.

Remember, our Police Department isn’t Broken, they’re not offering a “fix” for a problem or issue. After advertising for applicants for Police Chief early this year the supervisors received 10 applicants that have yet to be interviewed. So, how would you vote? Encourage Chairperson Mazzullo and Supervisor Kay to vote against the $5,661,155.00 package that hamstrings us into a six-year contract.

In the last four months, we have given you as much information as we could. We collected our information via the DCED study, statements from supervisors, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, web articles, and right-to-knows filed in the appropriate places. What information have you seen or heard from your supervisors? Did they share the information they garnered after speaking to other successful regional departments, did they seek assistance from DCED for their focus group deliberations, to help them make informed decisions, or did they not seek any expert advice and blaze their own trail? It seems as soon as Chief DeRemer arrived on the scene a total public information blackout began. This is the same tactic he tried which failed in Cogan House Township.

Our supervisors are about to dump 2 years’ worth of information on us in one fell swoop and vote before any of us can properly vet the information. Do the supervisors care what you think or desire? As DCED recommends they could have and should have been rolling out information to us via open public meetings that were solely about police regionalization as they were discovering how all of this would work. They chose not to.

The only way to STOP this train crash is for YOU, the taxpayer, to attend the Special Meeting at the OLT Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall on Wed. September 28 at 6 pm. NOTE: This is a 6 PM meeting.

We know this is important to you and we know you will be there. Chairperson Mazzullo and Supervisor Kay need to see and hear that You do not want police regionalization. They may be voting at this meeting. Will they vote in the best interests of Old Lycoming Township taxpayers or in the best interest of Lycoming Valley Regional Police?

why it’s beginning when it is. Kids without such knowledge may be less enthusiastic about early morning hunting excursions if they don’t understand why they need to get out of bed early on a day off. But they might be more excited if they recognize they’re more likely to see wildlife and enjoy a successful trip if they’re willing to sacrifice sleeping in.

Bring some extra activities for

kids to do. Screens are a no-no, as they could deter wildlife. But hunting requires patience, which is not exactly a virtue many youngsters possess. So bring some books along or encourage kids to keep a diary of their first trip, describing it in detail so they have something to look back on as they get older.

Purchase comfortable hunting attire. Kids will likely be wearing

new attire on their first trip, so parents should have them try the clothing on prior to the trip. When shopping for hunting clothing, make sure it meets all safety standards and is functional for hunters, but don’t overlook comfort. Hunting involves a lot of waiting, and the trip will be more enjoyable for everyone if kids are comfortable throughout the slow periods.

Recognize the day could be emotional. A child’s first hunting

trip can be an emotional roller coaster, as kids may feel excited, bored, nervous, sad, and even guilty at any point during the day. Parents must allow kids to express any of these emotions during the day and emphasize that it’s alright to express their emotions.

A child’s first hunting trip is a milestone moment. Parents can take steps leading up to the trip to ensure their children are ready for what’s to come.

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Safety Guidelines for the Great Outdoors

Turn off Rt. 15 at the intersection of Rt. 15 and Rt. 54, Go West 1/4 mile.

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Saturday, October 1, 2022, starting at 9am

Ranch Home on 0.67 Acre to be offered at 12 noon,

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Potential buyers may conduct any test or inspections at their expense prior to auction. Property to

sold as-is with immediate confirmation of Administrators. Potential buyers are urged to Call auctioneer for a private showing.

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Peopleventure into the great outdoors for many different reasons. The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act was developed in part to analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States. In 2018, its report showed outdoor recreation contributed more than $412 billion to the U.S. economy and 4.5 million jobs. In 2019-2020, Parks Canada reported 24.8 million people visited parks and historic sites.

The outdoors became even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outdoor areas were safer places to gather and made it easier to gather without compromising social distancing guidelines. Since then, nature has continued to provide the space and respite people need.

As people continue to venture outdoors, it is important to do so safely. Yale Medicine says serious medical conditions and severe injuries can occur in the wilderness. Preparation is key to avoid such scenarios.

Check the weather

Know what the weather will be when spending time in the great outdoors. Hikers or those engaged in other activities should have a way to protect

themselves from rain and lightning strikes or being caught in cold weather for a long time. Appropriate clothing and a tarp or another temporary shelter can be crucial.

Take a first aid kit along

The first aid kit should be stocked with the basics for routine medical issues like cuts, burns or insect bites. For serious outdoors people, a lightweight splint can immobilize a sprain or broken bone. Outfit the kit depending on the activity. Consult with a medical professional or park ranger about what to bring.

Leave a plan with someone

Much in the way a pilot files a flight plan, people spending time outdoors should create their own travel plans and leave the details with someone at home. The plan should list who is going, where everyone will be and the expected time away. This way if the group is not heard

from in a set period of time, the person at home will know where to begin the search.

Respect plants and animals

Injuries can occur from encounters with flora and fauna. Do not handle or consume wild plants without knowing that they are safe. Do not approach or feed wild animals. Store food up and away from tents so that bears and other animals will not be lured to your campsite.

Practice fire safety

The conservation organization Wild Virgina urges outdoor lovers to follow fire safety guidelines. Do not create a fire beneath overhanging branches or

anywhere other items may catch fire. Use a ring of sand or stones to contain the campfire. Never light a fire if the fire danger rating is high. Parks usually post wildfire risk charts that will indicate if fires are off limits. Always fully extinguish a fire before leaving the area, and check that the ashes are no longer smoldering. Know limits

Each individual should know his or her medical history and physical limitations and keep them in mind when planning days outdoors.

Spending time outdoors presents plenty of opportunities for enjoyment, especially when people take safety measures into consideration.

Property Description: Beautiful 504.4 acre tract of woodland located in Brandonville PA. This property is ideal for hunting & recreational activities. Rattling Run Stream flows through a large portion of the property making an excellent water source for wildlife. Property has been timbered in recent years & current hardwood species include Red Oak, White Oak, Hemlock, Maple, Birch, Pine & more! A TV trails throughout the property. Road frontage along Rt 339 & Rt 924 making for nice access to the different parcels. Excellent hunting area and this property is known to hold large mature white tail buck. Great opportunity to purchase recreational woodland!

New buyers will have immediate access for hunting. This property will be offered in 3 individual parcels. 1 hr. & 30 min. to Lancaster and 1 hr. from Scranton & Wilkes Barre.

Auction Parcel 1: This is a beautiful parcel that has 303.8 acres & Rattling Run Stream flows through it. Has Road frontage along Rt 339 & 2 main entrances. Terrain is mostly level to sloping.

Auction Parcel 2: This parcel is 140.1 acres & has road frontage along Rt 924. Terrain is steeper & lays from the top of the mountain down the side.

Auction Parcel 3: This parcel is 60.5 acres with road frontage along Rt 924. Terrain is steeper to level with part of the property being at the base

Plenty of Opportunities for Small Game Hunting

By Ken Hunter

eight shot can be a real challenge.

Iknow

right now, a lot of us, myself included, are thinking about where and how we will set up for our archery buck, and when that season is over, it’s time for the various gun seasons that we have available for tagging a deer. It’s easy to get caught up in all the big game seasons, but we also have a lot of great opportunities for some pretty good small game hunting. What I like about the small game opportunities is it is also a great chance to get a youngster or someone new involved in hunting. As a young person, my interest in hunting started with some squirrel hunting, which spread to other small game and eventually to deer hunting.

I can’t think of a much better way to get in some serious practice with a shotgun than an afternoon of dove hunting. That season is well underway and trust me — it’s not hard to go through a box of shot shells on any given outing. Doves are fast, and their flight can be very erratic, and they are small, and connecting with that number six or

Another great opportunity to get that shotgun into action is a rabbit hunt. Rabbit season opens on the 15th of Oct., and there are rabbit hunting opportunities into December and February. Rabbit hunting may test your shotgun hunting skills even more than dove hunting since you have a lot of different obstacles that often show up between you and your target, not to mention the erratic movement of a running rabbit.

A pheasant hunt might be in order if you like those flying targets. I know it’s not like it used to be when pheasants were pretty abundant and bagging a limit was fairly common, but the excitement of dropping a squawking pheasant as it bolts up from the brush ten yards in front of you is hard to beat. Pheasant season opens statewide on Oct. 22, and there are also some hunting opportunities in December and February. Most of our pheasant hunting opportunities should probably focus on where the Game Commission is stocking them since other areas may not offer much chance for success.

I mentioned squirrel hunting at the beginning of this piece but what I like about this hunting is it’s a chance to get a new young recruit out with a rifle in their hands; I’m talking about a .22 rifle, of course. A .22 equipped with a scope is a great chance for someone new to the sport of hunting to get used to holding a rifle steady and learning where to place those crosshairs for a good shot.

With the exception of dove hunting, the beauty of all of the small game hunts that I just mentioned is that they all have a special time set aside for a junior hunt. The Junior Hunt for squirrel

season is Sept. 10-24; for pheasant, it’s Oct. 8-15, and for rabbits, it’s Oct. 1-15. This is a great time to get a youngster in the field without concern for a lot of other hunters crowding your hunt. Of course, we also have grouse hunting and bobwhite quail hunting, but that action can be a little sparse these days, especially with the fewer grouse in recent years.

I might add that in addition to the enjoyable activity of small game hunting, the game you take also makes some of the best wild game meals you can make. I look forward to the meal about as much as the hunt.

PUBLIC AUCTION

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By Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

“Meow,

MEOW!”

meow?

When a cat starts to jibber-jabber a steady stream of meows, what the heck does it mean?

Trying to figure out what your feline friend is saying or thinking is like deciphering hieroglyphics.

If you always wanted to be privy about your cat’s chatter, now, with a few mouse clicks, those meows will have meaning — sort of.

‘Meow Talk,’ a popular app that’s been downloaded on Google Play more than 5 million times, claims it translates the meows from any breed of cat by studying sound samples of a cat meowing. Next, the app compares the sound samples with sound information Meow Talk has on file, and finally, it is matched with one of several moods that felines have.

These moods include happy, hungry, leave me alone, resting, and give me attention.

The big question with Meow Talk is — does it work?

According to my friend Holly Mitchell and with the assistance of her cat Savanah, Meow Talk seemed to be on

point sometimes and totally off the mark at other times. However, my friend would recommend this app to feline fans of all ages because it’s quirky.

“It was a goofy thing to play around with; it’s interesting to see how many times it seems to be correct,” said Mitchell. “The benefit I liked most about Meow Talk is that it felt like I had a closer bond with Savanah. I’ve had her for five years and learned long ago if she wants something to eat or to be left alone just by her body language. It’s easy to understand she wants to play when she drops one of her toys in front of me and then just sits there. Using the app just made me feel I understand her a bit better.”

I would have tried Meow Talk with my cat Bravehart, but he is very aloof and only meows a single meow once or twice a day. However, it’s almost certain if Bravehart did actually talk, he would have that regal-sounding voice that sounded like Richard Burton.

Now, if they could only create an app that explains why cats can be so aloof, so fussy, or just plain goofy.

It would also be nice to know why you can’t train a cat, but a cat can sure train its person.

Meow Talk is a free app and may be found at play.google.com.

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Shilo is a beefcake. The five-year-old is full of energy and spunk, and he thinks that lying in a muddy puddle or pool is simply divine. Shilo is looking for a home without little fingers poking him. He may enjoy a canine sibling of similar size and play style.

Jezabel can bring a smile to your face with her large, perky ears and soft, sweet face. SPCA staff found Jezabel living in filthy conditions at a rabbit hoarder’s home. After receiving medical treatment at the SPCA, Jezabel moved to a foster home. Foster homes ensure that pets can bask in personalized love and attention. Now Jezabel is ready for a home of her own.

Allof us struggle from time to time to eat well. Often, the issue is not that we don’t know what to eat but that we haven’t made good nutrition personal. Instead, we hop from diet to diet in the hope of finding something that fits our needs. According to Helene Patounas, a Formula 1 nutritionist and Hintsa performance coach, changing your eating habits comes down to four main points. Patounas calls this “developing a nutrition philosophy.”

She writes, “Having my own nutrition philosophy equates to freedom for me. I feel totally liberated from the food rules of various diets I have been on in the past. I now just do ‘me.’”

Perform a SWOT analysis. Many people have heard of a SWOT analysis for business. It is a method of strategically identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It is no different for personalized nutrition. For example, a strength might be that you love

tomatoes when they are in season, but a weakness might be that you eat out three or more days per week. An opportunity might be that your spouse is a good cook, but a threat might be that you frequently travel for work. Just like a business analysis, map out what your eating habits look like and use this information to formulate a plan objectively.

Determine your values on food and nutrition. Do you eat strictly for nutritional value, or do you eat mainly for comfort? What do you want to achieve from food? Are you an emotional eater? Many people are often overfed and undernourished, writes Patounas. “Undernourishment can result from a mismatch between food values and eating habits.” Once you determine why you truly eat, you can begin to build a better relationship with food. Food can be enjoyed while still giving us sustenance and nourishment. Conversely, it should not be a temporary fix for unchecked emotions, which can lead to a negative cycle of cravings and overeating.

Chrononutrition. Chrononutrition is just a fancy way of saying food timing or when we eat. Having an eating schedule is important for health and consistency. Plan 2-3 meals that you eat at the same time every day. Don’t eat between meals. These minifasts give your digestive system time to do its job. Don’t snack after dinner, but choose low carb, high protein snacks if you do. Plan ahead when traveling or have a busy schedule.

Finding healthy snacks on the road or when overly busy can be difficult.

Listen to your body. Many of us rarely, if ever, have a chance to feel hungry. Often, what we perceive as hunger is not our body needing nourishment but actually our mind trying to fill a void of boredom or emotional need. Before we grab that sandwich or bag of chips, we need to take a moment and ask ourselves if we are actually hungry. Is our stomach rumbling? Do we really need to eat something to function properly? Feeling hungry can be a good thing and is just a way to be better tuned into our physical needs.

For more information on developing a fitness program or if you are interested in online training, feel free to message me on my website, Bellomofitness.com.

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TheJordan River rises from the slopes of Mt. Hermon on the border between Syria and Lebanon and then flows through northern Israel and into the Sea of Galilee. From there, it meanders through the Jordan Rift Valley until it empties into the Dead Sea, making it the lowest river on earth. It is similar in size and flow to Lycoming Creek. A River of Change

It was at the miraculous crossing of the Jordan river at flood stage and

on dry ground (Joshua 3) that God changed the desert-wandering Israelites into the conquerors of the promised land. God was doing something new.

Two miraculous crossings of the Jordan river (II Kings 2) mark a change in spiritual leadership from the prophet Elijah to the prophet Elisha. God was doing something new.

Naaman’s leprosy was healed, and his life forever changed after washing seven times (II Kings 5) in the Jordan

river. Naaman was a gentile. God was doing something new.

John the Baptist’s ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) in the Jordan river introduced the change from 400 years of silence to “the voice of one calling in the wilderness.” God was doing something new.

Jesus the Nazarene is baptized in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17) and emerges as the Spirit-filled “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” God was doing something new.

To change means to become or make different or to pass from one state to another or to remove something and replace it with something else. 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus observed, “The only thing that is constant is change.” His observation is as true today as ever — and maybe more so.

The call to follow Jesus is always a call to change:

Salvation: to change from Satan’s dominion of darkness to God’s dominion of light (Acts 26:18); to change from the old and become a new creation (II

Cor. 5:17).

Sanctification: to change from the pattern of the world and to be transformed by the renewing of the mind (Romans 12:1-2); to change from gratifying the desires of the flesh to walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:13-26).

Mission: To change the world; to go and make disciples, to baptize, and to teach them to obey (Matthew 28:1820); To serve as Christ’s ambassadors in the ministry of reconciliation (II Cor. 5:16-21).

Every aspect of following Jesus Christ requires change. But for us older believers, changes can be very challenging. Why?

First, because the way we do it works just fine for us. But we must ask ourselves — is it working for our grandchildren — and the lost and dying? Whether we care to admit it or not, the Church in the United States has been shrinking for over 60 years. Are we willing to admit that what we’re doing isn’t working? Sure, it works fine for us old folks, but what about Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha? Are we willing to change to reach younger generations?

Second, because we want to preserve the good ole days, we like it the way it was back in the day. We cherish our traditions, and we’ve built comfortable

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lives around them. But what’s more important, the future or the past? Are we living like our best days are behind us? If our best days are behind us, then we may as well take the name Church off our signs and replace it with a museum.

Friends, the best days of the Church are yet to come! Do we believe it? Do we believe that something good is about to happen? Are we stepping out and taking great risks of faith to advance the mission of God? To do so, we must be willing to change.

Third, because we’re just too old and too tired to change. Really? Is old and

tired a Biblical principle? Does any believer have the right to retire from a willingness to change? Isn’t there still ground to conquer? My friends, there is no such thing as retirement when it comes to the willingness to change.

If you’re breathing, then God still has purpose for you on earth — and accomplishing it will require change. Do you believe it? Are you willing to change to see new and life-giving miracles happen?

When Joshua got old, God said to him in Joshua 13:1, “You are now very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over.” Joshua’s being

very old didn’t matter one bit to God — so why should it matter to you?

Change in the church is always necessary because our mission field is always changing. To be relevant, we must change our methods (not the timeless Message) to match our time.

We must be willing to forsake our preferences, conveniences, and traditions for the sake of the lost and dying.

Is there a place for nostalgia in the church? Most certainly! There is great value in looking back and remembering what God has done. Those precious memories give us hope by reminding us of God’s faithfulness and

transformational power. But do we believe God is ready to do it again in a new time and in a new way for a new generation? God says in Isaiah 43:1819.

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

God is doing something new. Are we ready? Are we inviting it? Are we eagerly looking for it? Are we willing to let God do something new in us and through us? If we’re willing, He is able.

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Fall Lawncare

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summer and the look and feel of fresh, green grass.

To retain its color and texture, grass must receive at least one inch of rain per week. Without it, grass will turn dormant, to the point of looking brown and dead. After a long, dry summer most of the grass in our area went dormant.

Not to worry though, with a little water and fertilizer your lawn will return to its beautiful green in no time. However, if water and fertilization does not restore your lawn to its early summer glory, you can have your soil tested to determine nutrient levels. Head over to your local extension office for testing.

Soon, our weather will become significantly cooler, and we will likely see increased rainfall. If you are considering spot seeding or overseeding your lawn, now is the time to do it.

Spot seeding can be done by hand. First, make sure to remove all weeds, including their roots. Loosen up the soil in the bare spots and apply grass seed

sparingly. Cover the seeded areas with topsoil to ensure good seed to soil contact.

Overseeding your lawn is when you apply the grass seed with a spreader overtop of a lawn. Before applying the seed, it’s best to mow the lawn 2”-3” shorter than your normal setting. This will allow the grass seed to reach the soil and germinate and giving your seed time to grow before the next time you must mow.

When is the best time to start mowing again? It’s best to wait two weeks or until you see the lawn getting too tall to be able to mow. This method of over seeding helps fills in bare spots and will make your yard thicker when it returns in the spring. Make sure to use a seed starter fertilizer with weed control. Regular weed control will kill the new grass seedlings.

Aerating your lawn in the fall is another option to help maintain a healthy yard, I do this every September. Aerating involves a large gas-powered machine or a lawn tractor attachment that pulls small, round soil plugs out of the ground. The remaining holes allow

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for nutrients to easily reach the roots of the lawn. You can rent the equipment or hire a lawn-care service.

Weeds can also begin to take over your lawn as the air temperatures gets cooler. Applying a good weed control will not only help your lawn now, but also next spring.

Now that your lawn has everything it needs to start growing, mowing will be a must! Mowing your lawn will promote thicker grass to grow more evenly across your lawn. When mowing your lawn, it is best to not bag the clippings. Leaving the clippings will give the grass back nutrients it needs to

grow. When mowing your lawn, try not to cut more than 1/3 of the length of the blade of grass. Cutting it too short will cause stress the lawn. When you begin mowing in the spring, set your mower deck higher than normal. After a few days, lower the deck to its normal position and cut again.

In the March 3, 2021, edition of Webb Weekly, I published an article on fertilizers. This article discussed the different fertilizers available and when to use them. The article regarding fertilizer can be found on our website, webbweekly.com. Search under columnist and click on my photo. #70

Pennsylvania Archery Season Almost Here

Allany hunter can ask for is opportunity. The opportunity to get afield, the opportunity to look for game, the opportunity to perhaps fill a tag.

Pennsylvania’s upcoming archery deer season offers all of that over the span of nearly two months.

But then, that’s no secret. Lots of hunters — more than 330,000 annually — realize its potential and take to the woods, bow in hand.

The 2022-23 statewide archery season

runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, continues on Sunday, Nov. 13, then goes from Nov. 14 to 18. It comes back in from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, 2023.

Archers pursuing whitetails in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 2B and 5C and 5D, around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, respectively, can start hunting two weeks sooner, get an additional Sunday and can go later into 2023. Archery season in those WMUs runs from Sept. 17 to Nov. 12, continues on Sunday, Nov. 13, goes Nov. 14 to 19,

continues on a second Sunday, Nov. 20, and goes from Nov. 21 to 25. It comes back in on Dec. 26 and goes through Jan. 28, 2023.

“Pennsylvania’s archery deer season is an amazing time to be afield,” said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. “With autumn’s vibrant colors and increasingly cooler temperatures serving as the backdrop, the season gives hunters the chance to chase whitetails before, during and after the peak of the rut. It’s clear hunters appreciate that opportunity and are taking advantage of it.”

Indeed, resident archery license sales hit an all-time high in 2020 and —

while dropping slightly from that peak — still reached 341,885 in 2021. That’s the second-highest sales total of the last dozen years.

Non-resident archery license sales mirror that trend, with 2021’s total of 19,099 trailing only 2020’s record of 19,164.

Those aren’t the only archers in the woods either. Holders of junior and senior lifetime combination licenses can likewise participate in archery season and, with senior combo licenses at record levels, an untold number surely do.

Opportunity surely has something to do with that. The Game Commission

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added a seventh week to the statewide archery season in 2020, providing more flexibility and a chance to hunt deeper into the whitetail breeding season. Hunters will enjoy that extra time again this year.

Last season, hunters harvested an estimated 130,650 deer in the archery season (68,580 antlered, 62,070 antlerless). Week one was the most productive for antlerless deer, weeks five and six tops for antlered deer.

That archery harvest is important to deer management statewide, in all WMUS, without being too large, said David Stainbrook, Deer and Elk Section Chief for the Game Commission. He pointed out that many archers also are rifle hunters. If they take a deer in archery season, they’re just taking advantage of the seasons available and filling their tags earlier in fall.

“We continually monitor our deer harvest to ensure that our goals and objectives are still being met in each WMU,” Stainbrook said.

Opportunity doesn’t automatically equate to success, though, so to help hunters get the most from archery season, the Game Commission is offering some reminders and tips.

Archery hunters may use long, recurve or compound bows, or crossbows. Bows must have a draw weight of at least 35 pounds; crossbows must have a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds.

The Game Commission encourages hunters to spend as much time as possible afield this fall prior to and during the hunting seasons to scout and identify areas where deer are traveling and bedding and where fall foods are abundant. Food availability changes from year to year, and in areas where food is spotty, deer often move to find better feed. Hotspots change from one year to the next, even from the start to the close of the season, so tracking deer activity and keying in on food sources is important.

Bowhunters should practice with their equipment before the season starts, from the ground and/or an elevated stand, and take only responsible shots at deer to ensure a quick, clean kill.

Archery hunters should take only broadside or quartering-away shots at deer within their maximum effective shooting range, which differs for each hunter depending on their skill level and type of equipment used.

Hunters may use illuminated nocks for arrows and bolts, as they aid in tracking or locating the arrow or bolt after being launched. However, transmittertracking arrows are illegal.

Tree stands and climbing devices that cause damage to trees are unlawful to use or occupy unless the user has written permission from the landowner. Tree stands — or tree steps — penetrating

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a tree’s cambium layer cause damage, and it is unlawful to build or occupy tree stands screwed or nailed to trees on state game lands, state forests or state parks.

Portable hunting tree stands and blinds are allowed on state game lands, but not until two weeks before the opening of the archery deer season. Hunters must remove them no later than two weeks after the close of the flintlock and late archery deer seasons in the WMU being hunted.

In all cases, tree stands on state game lands also must be conspicuously marked with a durable identification tag that identifies the stand owner. Those tags must include the hunter’s first and last name and legal home address, the nine-digit CID number that appears on their hunting license, or their unique Sportsman’s Equipment ID number. Hunters can find their number in their HuntFishPA online profile or on their printed license.

Hunters who plan to be afield on private property on the Sundays open to archers must carry with them written permission from the landowner to be there.

Safety tips for bowhunters

Make sure someone knows where you’re hunting and when you expect to return home. Leave a note or topographic map

with your family or a friend. Pack a cellphone for emergencies.

Practice climbing with your tree stand before the opening day of the season, especially at dawn and dusk. Consider placing non-slip material on the deck of your tree stand if it’s not already there.

Always use a fall-restraint device — preferably a full-body harness — when hunting from a tree stand. Wear the device from the moment you leave the ground until you return. Don’t climb dead, wet or icy trees. Stay on the ground on blustery days.

Use a hoist rope to lift your bow and backpack to your tree stand. Trying to climb with either will place you at unnecessary risk.

Don’t sleep in a tree stand! If you can’t stay awake, return to the ground.

Keep yourself in good physical condition. Fatigue can impact judgment, coordination, and reaction time, as well as accuracy.

Always carry broadhead-tipped arrows in a protective quiver. Know how to uncock a crossbow safely, too.

If you use a mechanical release with a vertical bow, always keep your index finger away from the trigger when drawing.

Follow the manufacturer’s

recommendations for all equipment and check your equipment before each use.

Avoid walking with a nocked, broadhead-tipped arrow or bolt.

Cocked crossbows should always be pointed in a safe direction. Know how to uncock your crossbow at the end of legal hunting hours.

Always carry a whistle to signal passersby in the event you become immobile. A compass or GPS unit and map, matches or lighter and tinder also are essential survival gear items to have along. A flashlight with extra bulbs and/ or a portable charger for the light and your phone also can be helpful.

Free online resources

To help hunters in being safe and successful, the Game Commission is offering two free resources.

The first is an archery safety course that provides instruction on tree stand safety, and safe and ethical shot placement. The course is available for free, takes about an hour to complete, and is found on the Game Commission’s Hunter-Trapper Education page (www.pgc.pa.gov/ HuntTrap/Hunter-TrapperEducation), under “Pennsylvania Archery Safety Course.”

In addition, the Game Commission expanded its Learn to Hunt program this fall with two online seminars on

archery hunting.

The first covers the basics of archery hunting. A recording of this presentation is available to view on the Game Commission’s Learn to Hunt webpage (https://www.pgc.pa.gov/ InformationResources/GetInvolved/ GetStartedHunting/Pages/Learn-toHunt-Curriculum.aspx).

The second seminar provides a more in-depth discussion on hunting tactics. Once completed, the recorded course will also be available to view.

Venison care

While hunting in October often offers pleasant days afield, the warm weather also presents challenges for successful deer hunters.

One is making sure they wind up with high-quality venison for the table.

Deer harvested when the weather is warm should be field dressed quickly, then taken from the field and cooled down as soon as possible. Refrigerating is best. While hanging a deer carcass in a shady area might be fine in cooler temperatures, it’s not so good when air temperatures are above 40 degrees.

Additional information on warmweather venison care, as well as instructions on deer processing and other tips, are available on the white-tailed deer page on the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.pa.gov.

By Jon Pries

Theold timers already know it. The younger folks and newly-arrived residents of Lycoming County and the surrounding counties will eventually figure it out as well.

Our area nestled here in the foot hills of the Appalachian mountains of Northcentral Pennsylvania is unique, and the natural wonders that abound here can often be best enjoyed in the months of autumn. The recent swift shift in our weather, with cooler days and nights and a reduced humidity level, has signaled the beginning of the fall season, and with it comes the urge to get outside.

An Artist’s Palette: Most of our area witnessed dry, almost drought-like conditions most of the summer, with the occasional exception of passing thunderstorms that brought some re lief. Just how this lack of rainfall will affect this fall’s display of colorful fo liage is up for debate, but it does ap pear that there are the beginnings of splashes of color appearing on nearby hillsides. No matter when the pageant

reaches its prime, it is always a won derful time to get out on a hike or a ride through the countryside to wit ness for yourself this annual display. The mix of colors of maples, birch, aspen, sumac, oak, and cherry trees interspersed with pine, spruce, and hemlock trees produce a palette of colors worthy of nature photography or painting. Whether you are hiking, biking, or traveling by car, the colors can be awesome as you move through the Pine Creek, Lycoming Creek, or Loyalsock Creek valleys.

The Unique Sound of a Bugling Bull Elk: We are blessed that in just a couple of hours by car, you can be in the heart of Pennsylvania’s elk country. With around 1,000 animals, Pennsylvania is home to the larg est wild elk herd in the northeastern United States. Begin the trip with a stop at the Elk Country Visitor Cen ter at the Sinnemahoning State Park in Austin, PA, and then travel the 127-mile loop through portions of five counties which includes several established elk viewing areas along the way. If you time it right, you may even be entertained by the powerful

bugling that these impressive bull elks make in preparation for the upcoming breeding season.

Our Own Grand Canyon: This is the time of year when a trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is most memorable as nature puts on its wonderful display of colors. Located in the Tioga State Forest and southwest of Wellsboro, PA, it stretches over 45 miles and reaches a depth of nearly 1,500 feet at some points. There are two vistas, Colton Point State Park on the western rim and Leonard Harrison State Park on the eastern rim, which provide excellent viewing and photo opportunities.

The Pine Creek Rail Trail: All across the United States, there has been a movement to convert abandoned railway rights-of-way to accessible hiking and biking trail systems. Traversing both Lycoming and Tioga Counties and following the Pine Creek Gorge, the Pine Creek Rail Trail is a picturesque 62-mile hiking and biking trail that runs from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro, The gradual grade of the old railroad bed makes for a very pleasant walk, bike ride or along some sections, a horseback ride. Multiple entry points along the way allow for a shorter hike or bike trip of a few hours, or the more adventuresome

can travel the entire route and then enjoy a well-deserved dinner at one of the restaurants in Jersey Shore or Wellsboro. Particularly during the early morning and late evening hours, whitetail deer, black bear, turkeys, and ruffed grouse can be seen, and often hawks and bald eagles can be spotted soaring overhead.

“The Loop” is the nickname given by some locals to the tract of roadways that course through northern Lycoming County and southern Tioga County and provides outstanding opportunities for wildlife viewing and enables great observation of the fall foliage. Generally, it runs out of Waterville northwesterly on Route 414 to Slate Run, then cuts northeasterly to Cedar Run and Blackwell. Thereafter, it angles in a southerly direction into English Center on Route 287, with a final leg along Route 284 back to Waterville.

Wildlife viewing, seeing the occasional bald eagle, traveling through scenic countryside, and having some enjoyable places to eat along the way make “Scooping the Loop” a popular autumn activity.

It’s all out there for each and every one of us to enjoy.

I hope you will step out and take advantage of “Our Wonders of Autumn.”

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statewide archery season is about to kick off on Oct. 1, followed by antlerless-only muzzleloader season starting on the 15th of Oct. Not far behind all of that are the regular firearms season, flintlock, and the extended firearms season. Serious deer hunters no doubt have already been preparing for the upcoming seasons, but something few of us want to think about is how do we handle the continuing threat of CWD.

If you are unfamiliar with CWD, here is a brief review. CWD is a neurological disease that affects members of the cervid family — deer, elk, moose, and caribou. It’s caused by abnormal prions or proteins and not your typical virus or bacteria. The prions kill brain cells and eventually cause death to the affected animal. The CWD prions can be found in saliva, urine, and feces, thus making it easy to spread to other animals. Affected animals may not show signs of the disease for more than a year. Look for these signs in deer affected with CWD; drastic weight loss, stumbling, lack of coordination, listlessness, drooling, excessive thirst or urination, drooping ears, and a lack of fear of people.

CWD first showed up in Pennsylvania in a captive deer in 2012 and then in our wild deer the following year. Since then, it has spread to other areas of Pennsylvania.

In an attempt to better manage and control CWD, the Pennsylvania Game Commission created DMAs or Disease Management Areas. Due to the increasing cases of CWD showing up in new areas, the commission has created a new seventh DMA. DMA 7, which encompasses 460 square miles, really hits home for many reading this piece right now since it includes portions of Lycoming, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia, and Sullivan counties.

Be aware that these new DMAs bring new rules and regulations to help stop the spread of CWD. You may not use or possess any cervid urine-based attractants, something many of us used to help cover human scent on our boots and as an attractant. Nor are you allowed to feed free-ranging deer any time of the year since bringing deer into close contact with each other increases the chances of spreading the disease. It is also illegal to move “high-risk” parts beyond the DMA from which they came.

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For the most up-to-date DMA boundary descriptions, you can go to www.arcg. is/1G4TLr.

What are “high-risk” parts? These parts include the head and everything within, the spinal cord/backbone, spleen, skull plate with attached antlers and cape, visible brain or spinal cord tissue, upper canine teeth, or any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord tissue. These parts also include unfinished taxidermy mounts and braintanned hides.

So how will all of this play into this year’s deer hunting season? I’m not sure myself. From what I understand, there is no evidence that the disease has spread

to humans. The Game Commission is encouraging anyone who takes a deer in any of the DMAs to submit its head for CWD testing. I guess the intent is to test around 300 deer from each DMA each year for a five-year period. At this point, I don’t know where the testing sites will be established nor how long it will take to get results from the testing.

I guess if you want to look at something on the positive side, additional antlerless permits will be available in areas where the commission wants to reduce deer numbers to help control CWD.

Let’s hope we get this under control soon so we can get back to some good old deer hunting.

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Your phones will ring! Your mailbox will be stuffed! And sneaky agents will unexpectedly knock at your door. Worse yet, TV ads, with spokespersons like Joe Namath, Jimmy Joe Walker, and Joan Lunden, for example, will make you think you are not getting what you are entitled to! They cannot be trusted. Deal locally, trust a broker/agent that has been in business for years and has served your needs. Because of these people, and the damage they have done, Medicare and the federal government are requiring all calls to be recorded by our office. This is an invasion of your privacy and was a direct result of the devious, lying people who are trying to scam you. So, don’t fall for their lying tactics, trust a local, honest agency that truly cares about you:

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When repeatedly successfully completed, the outof-the-ordinary becomes commonplace. Such has been the case this season for South Williamsport’s special teams when converting extra point attempts after Mountaineer touchdowns. So effective have South’s kickers become that no second thought is given that the ladies responsible — Aleigha Rieppel and Piper Minier — spend most of their week with the school’s soccer team before their Friday night dates on the gridiron.

Both seniors, the talented athletic duo, have played leadership roles since their freshmen years in propelling South’s soccer, basketball, softball, and track teams to outstanding seasons. When graduation rolls around in June, they will have left their mark on the school’s record book, with Rieppel achieving 12 varsity letters and Piper nearly as many.

In recent seasons there have been some other schools that have benefited from the services of soccer-playing kickers, a few of which have been

females. But what makes South Williamsport’s situation unique is the tandem they provide, with each girl handling both extra points and kick-off duties.

For Mountaineers’ coach Chris Eiswerth, the duo’s kicking skills have filled a void that has greatly helped his team.

“There is no question; they’ve both been a big help to the team and are doing a great job. We have had soccer players kick for us in the past, but as we began preseason practice drills, we didn’t have anyone on the team that could kick. I told our players to help us find a kicker. They responded in a big way and found us two in Aleigha and Piper. We’re giving each of them opportunities, both with extra points and kicking off. I am very glad to have them on the team.”

As the season reaches its midpoint, the pair’s talented legs have produced positive results. Although her first two extra-point tries of the season were blocked, Rieppel has since converted 12 of her next 14 kicks, while Minier has connected on 5 of 7 attempts. While alternating on kick-off duties, their ability to place the ball has greatly

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negated opponents’ return yardage.

Although Minier was not available by press time, Rieppel took time to share her football experience with Webb Weekly

“It’s been a lot of fun. It is even a lot more fun than I thought it would be. “I didn’t know too much about football, and I didn’t pay too much attention to it when I was watching from the stands. But being on the sideline and having to know when I go out on the field, what play we are on, I’ve learned so much about football and I actually enjoy watching football a lot more now.”

Asked about her reaction when approached by team members to join the team, Rieppel was quick to respond.

“I was really excited about it because I have always wanted to be the kicker for the football team. When the boys wanted me to do it, I jumped on the opportunity.”

Because both girls are standout players on the soccer team, Wednesday is the only day they get to practice their football kicking skills. Despite the limited practice time, Rieppel has adjusted well.

“The football is much heavier and shaped differently, but when I am kicking either ball, I use the same motion. Kicking extra points is pretty simple because it is the same motion

every time. There are different types of kick-offs the coaching staff may want, onsides, long & high, long & low, just being able to adjust to the different types of kicks. It is good to have both of us because each of us has different strengths.

“I didn’t get to kick at our first game at Milton, so I was super excited for my first extra point attempt at Montgomery. The first two kicks I tried got blocked, but even though that wasn’t my fault, I panicked because it felt like it was my fault. But the boys helped calm me down, so I just kept going out there and

trying. When I made my first kick after our third touchdown, I was much more relieved.

“I get nervous every time I try a kick, but it is very relieving when it goes through. I get happy when the kick is good, and all the boys are proud of me too. It gives me a warm feeling; I guess you could say. Compared to the other three sports I play, it is a different kind of pride. I think that it is because it is so new to me. It is like learning something as a little kid again.”

In a sport where occasional trashtalking occurs, Rieppel has not been the subject of the same.

“I haven’t experienced any of that, and I don’t think Piper has either. There was one kick against CMVT that a player came crashing through to try and block it, but I had already gotten the ball through the uprights. He just slapped my back and said good job. So far, everyone has been real nice about it.”

Rieppel and Minier have played in big games during their South athletic career, but the aurora of Friday Night lights has a different feel.

“It is really cool when they announce our names when we go out on the field,” Rieppel confessed. That doesn’t happen in the other sports I play.”

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thankfully back at Lycoming as the Warrior’s Head Golf Coach. This will be my second stint after taking a short five-year sabbatical. I was with the team from 2001 to 2015. I got out of the business and stepped away to focus on other part-time ventures. No worries. So, I got the call this summer, and it was a no-brainer. Stepping away from hoops left me with a void. Coaching and interacting with kids are still very important. I am excited to be on the links for my 16th season. This is the best gig in America.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to return,” Spencer said. “I have so many great memories with Lycoming College. I want to thank Coach Clark and the entire administration. It feels great to be back, and I am looking forward to getting back on the course here shortly. I have been doing this for a long time. Regardless of the sport, coaching has always been about establishing relationships. We have a great school, and I hope to provide a little fun with the entire college experience.”

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to refer to myself in the third person.

Coaching Division III golf is simply fantastic. There are so many perks and very few distractions. No drama with these guys, and there are no expectations. There is considerably less pressure than coaching high school basketball — no disgruntled parents. No experts. I love all the guys on my fall roster. Everyone is so different. Would I like them to make more putts? Absolutely. But they are great kids, and I enjoy the camaraderie and interactions on the course and especially in the van. I still love the game, but I play very little. I will tee it up in a few scrambles each year and perhaps an occasional better ball of partners. Golf takes time. It is an expensive sport, and I would rather fish. But now that I am around my guys. I am starting to get the bug. I actually played some holes the other day just for fun. It has been a long time. The Warriors traveled to Wilkes-Barre this past Wednesday. We have played a few rounds, but this was our first official tournament. No pressure, boys. Just enjoy the sunshine. We were slated to compete against our brothers from Kings College and Wilkes University. I was scrambling to

find a squad, as many of my guys are super busy. I had three commit, but needed one more. We tally four out of five for a team score. My man Austin Craig came up big. The junior from Maryland who also plays soccer reached out and said he had an off day. I begged him to come and offered to slip him some extra money. I wasn’t expecting much since we were leaving in 30 minutes. We were all thrilled to see him in the parking lot. He was named our #warriorgolf MVP before even swinging a club. We had a TEAM.

It was a fun ride, and we had some great conversations. I am still cool, but man, I am getting older. One kid noticed my sticks and asked a few questions. ARE YOU A TITLEIST GUY COACH? Yes.

I have had these irons in my bag for a very long time. Ever since 1999. WOW. (Everyone was chuckling) COACH. I AM THE OLDEST, AND I WAS BORN IN 2001 — that hurt. The friendly banter continued. I enjoyed getting to know more about my players.

Blake Premo is a senior from UPSTATE, NY. He actually lives close to the Canadian border. Blake played some lacrosse, and he is our returning veteran. What a great kid. Premo loves the game, and he is very entertaining. Hilarious actually.

Andrew Dede is another fifth-year senior. He is new to the game but is also very wellspoken. Andrew is a good-looking guy and will be heading to the NAVY when he graduates this fall. Impressive lad.

Dylan Seck is my freshman phenom from

Sayre, PA. He is young and super talented.

Dylan is in the scholars’ program and is EMT certified. The kid also plays a few musical instruments. His resume is quite splendid.

I look forward to building friendships with these youngsters.

The boys had fun, and we gave it our very best. I told them to keep things simple. Play for bogey and eliminate those big numbers. But not many of them listened. Wyoming Valley Country Club is another beautiful course. She won. The guys lost several #warriorgolf balls that I assume will end up in the bags of a few lucky members. The guys were disappointed, but that is the beauty of golf. We were back to laughing and having a great time on the van ride home. Remember kids. We finished third. And if anyone asks you out of how many teams, simply plead the fifth or lie. Cheers.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE EAST LYCOMING SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL RECEIVE SEALED PROPOSALS for a guaranteed energy savings contract until September 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm local prevailing time at the District’s administrative office, to the attention of and located at: Dr. Mark Stamm, Superintendent of Schools, East Lycoming School District, 349 Cemetery Street, Hughesville, PA 17737. At time of opening, the proposals will be acknowledged, but will not be read aloud nor any prices, etc. disclosed. Proposals received after the receipt deadline will not be accepted. Proposals will be held in strict confidence until reviewed and a contractor selected. Upon review of proposals and award

of contract, proposals will become public knowledge to anyone who submits a request. Copies of the request for proposal will be available after 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 2022. Offerors are required to secure a complete copy of the request for proposal from the District office at the above-mentioned address. Proposals must be submitted in the format required by the request for proposal, and must comply with all applicable minimum qualifications, laws and regulations. All proposals submitted are valid for acceptance by the District and may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The District reserves the right to select for contract negotiations, the responsible offeror whose proposals are determined to be most advantageous to the District. The request for proposals may be canceled or

any or all proposals may be rejected, in whole or in part, when the District determines that it is in their best interest to do so.

For all those firms interested in submitting proposals, attention is directed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (62 Pa. CSA $$3751 et seq.). All proposed energy performance contracts and other financing arrangements proposed must be capable of being implemented under the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Law, approved August 15, 1961 (Act No. 442), as amended, and reference is made to the prevailing minimum wage rates applicable to this project which has been promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and Industry. 167101

PETS PUPPIES

570-505-1318

BERNESE MOUNTAIN PUPPIES. 4 Months Old, Farm Raised, Socialized, Easily Trained, Vet Checked. Price Reduced To $400.00 Each. 570745-2491. 167095

3 MINIATURE PINSCHER Female Puppies. 10 Weeks Old, First Shots & Wormed. Tails Cropped, Dewclaws Removed. Chocolate/Tan Color. 570-3263095. 167254

BORDER COLLIE BLUE HEELER Cross Puppies. 8 Weeks Old. $200.00. 570-3670698. 166900

FOR SALE, BEAGLE PUPPIES. 2 Males, 2 Females. AKC Registered. Vet Checked, Up To Date On Wormer. Very Cute And Playful. $500.00. Call 814349-5951. 167103

10 WEEK OLD Border Collie Mix Puppies For Sale. 2 Brown & White. Vet Checked, Shots And Dewormed. $100.00. Leave Message 570-745-2432. 167266

MINIATURE SCHNOODLE PUPPIES. 2 Females And 3 Males. Shots, Wormed And Vet Checked. $375.00 OBO. 570725-2026. 167507

BERNADOODLE PUPPIES. Vet Checked, Up To Date On Shots And Dewormer. $250.00. Call 570-726-2022. 167486 AKC MINI AUSSIES. Ranging From $400.00-$1,500.00. 570-772-9584 Or Visit www. blankheritagefarm.com . 167485

SHIH-TZU/BICHON Mixed Puppies. Very Cute And Friendly. Family Raised And Vet Checked. $600.00. 570-5476469 Extn:2 . 167500

TRI-COLORED SHELTIE/ BORDER COLLIE Cross Male Puppies. Ready Now. Vet Checked And Dewormed. $150.00. 570-502-1834. 167497

EVENTS

YARD SALES

ADVERTISE

Only $7.95

Weekly at (570) 326-9322 or email classifieds@webbweekly.

WANTED TO BUY: JEWELRY, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, LIGHTED HOUSES. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE AND NUMBER 570-546-7303. 167115

GARAGE SALES

SEPT. 28-30, 8am-5pm. Nice Office Chair, Some Misses Clothes, Glass Stuff, To Name A Few. 3091 Bottle Run Road, Williamsport. 167503

GARAGE SALE Friday, Sept 30th & Saturday, Oct. 1st. 8-6pm. 588 Bush Hill Road, Williamsport (Near Warrens ville). Dorm Fridge, Backpacks, Some Antiques. 167495

MULTIPLE SALES 75 Rockey Lane, Montoursville. Saturday, Oct. 1st, 8-3pm. As sortment Of Items, Household, Etc. 167283

YARD SALE 1801 NORTH WAY ROAD Across From Loyalsock High School. Sat urday, Oct., 1st, 8-2pm. Lots Of Women’s Clothing, Purses, Gloves, Boots, Shoes, Scarves, Etc., Lots Of Glassware, Tools, New Items. Call 570-506-9972 For More Information. 167286

ESTATE SALE

21 HENRY DRIVE, MON TOURSVILLE (Off Wallis Run). Sept. 29th And 30th, 8-5pm. Huge Estate Sale Full Of Vintage, Antiques, And Prim itive Items, Cast Iron, Comics, Books, Toys, Trains, Christmas, Tools, Furniture, Wood Stoves, Appliances, Kitchenware, Lin ens, Clothing,Purses, Jewelry, DVDs And Much More. 167476

PERFECT-2-PERFECT IS HAVING ONE OF THEIR LARGEST ESTATE SALES

EVER in Muncy at 604 Shut tle Hill Rd. This sale is going to be held this week, Wed Sept 28 from Noon to 6 PM, Thur. –Fri Sept 29-30 From 9am-4PM, Sat, October 1, 9am-Noon. So many unique items from be fore the civil war to yesterday. Ken Hunter prints galore and so much more, you won’t believe what you are seeing! Please note our new hours for this special sale. No Early Sales, photos, and more information on our website at www.onlinetradingassistant. com regarding this sale and very important parking and traffic in formation! 167265

CHURCH SERVICES

HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Road) Pastor Jane O’Borski.

Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 165831

GENERAL MERCH.

OIL FURNACE FOR SALE. Used Only A Couple Winters. Output Range, Up To 143,000 BTU. Make Offer. 570-7252072. 167272

HARMAN PELLET WOOD Stove Insert. All Parts For HookUp Included. For More Informa tion Call 570-494-8988. 167499

1580 BINOCULARS, VIX EN, FIELD 35°. 570-323-9097. 167492

RED-QUEEN SIZE SOFA w/ pullout bed $400.00; 570-3223555. 167249

ELECTRIC KENMORE SIDE-BY-SIDE Refrigerator, Model # 106-5682-2600, Ask ing $750.00. Electric Maytag LP Gas Range, Model # CRG-9700CAE, Asking $125.00. Electric Kenmore Microwave, Model # 721-626-24200, Asking $75.00. Call 570-538-9055. 167257

MERITS BATTERY POW ERED CHAIR. Can Carry 350 Lbs. Never Used Outside. $3,000.00. 570-398-2498 After 4PM. 166897

FULL SIZE MATTRESS For Sale. In Good Condition. Best Offer. 570-447-8031. 166736

SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-theline installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limit ed time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306. C11

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby gen erator $0 Down + Low Month ly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power out age: 1-855-948-6176. C11

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-7611725. C11

PUT ON YOUR TV EARS & hear TV w/unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original - originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-888-805-0840. C11

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-783-0292. M11

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-465-7624. M11

SAFE STEP. North America ’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time!

Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11

The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages and power your home. Full installation services. $0 Down Financing Option. Request FREE no obligation quote. Call 1-877-539-0299. C11

SCOOTER

2006 Model WF150-SP Wildfire Scooter. 1000mi. As is, Garage Kept. $1800.00. 570-5476777. 167282

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD 2 Cords, Already Cut And Split, $150.00 A Cord. You Pick Up. 570-5069972. 166548

HARD WOOD SLAB WOOD $10.00 A Bundle. 570547-0635. 165640

FIREARMS

223 SINGLE SHOT Remington With 3x9 Scope, Black Composite Stock. $375.00, Ken

570-971-4400 167487

THOMPSON/CENTER INLINE 209 X 50 Magnum With 4-12 Vortex Scope. New Last Season. $600.00. 570-692-2559. 167112

HUNTING

BARNETT CROSSBOW GHOST 350 With Crank. Paid $600.00, Will Sell For $350.00. Hardly Used. 570-971-1248. 167263

RIVERʼS EDGE DELUXE

XT One-Man Ladder, Tree Stand. 16.5’ Tall Ladder, Padded Shooting Rail, Flip Out Front Rest. New In Box, Never Used. $215.00. Call 570-2205973. 21500

FARMING

FARMALL 350 With 7 Foot Haymore Front Mount. 570323-9097. 167284

GOOD THINGS TO EAT

JOEYʼS PLACE HOT PEPPERS. 570-220-9399. 166367

HEALTHCARE

DENTAL INSURANCE-Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258. C11

ALOE CARE HEALTH MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM. Most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voice-activated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer w/code CARE20 for $20 off Mobile Companion. 1-855-341-5862.

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STROKE & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer- 5 screenings for $149. Call 1-866518-8391. M11

DONʼT 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! 1-844-317-5246. M11

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877929-9587. C11

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877553-1891 www.dental50plus. com/macnet #6258. M11

ALOE CARE HEALTH, MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM. The most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voice-activated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer – call and mention offer code CARE20 to get $20 off Mobile Companion. Call today – 1-877-728-4065. M11

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY: Used Canning Jars. 2182 Quarry Road, Jersey Shore, Pa. 17740.

570-745-7272. 167482

WANTED: CAST IRON FRY PANS. LOOK IN ATIC AND CELLAR. Call 570-9989132. 166723

BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 166915

PAYING TOP CASH for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833603-3236 .C11

CALLAHANʼS ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad Street

Montoursville, PA

ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment One Piece or Whole Estates

“Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America” Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597 166722

BY GONE ANTIQUES

BUYING JEWELRY, JEWELRY, JEWELRY GALORE! Pre 1960’s Glitzy And Gaudy

Vintage Costume & Designer Jewelry. Estate Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Gold Jewelry (Old Or New), Sterling Jewelry, Sterling Silver Items And Quality Antiques. FOR APPOINTMENTS, PHONE 570-295-0622

LEAVE MESSAGE, OR 570-295-4013

THANK YOU

Do You Like Children?

Want to make a difference in a child’s

Become an aide or driver

needs family owned Co. Retirees encouraged

Great for Grammies & Grandpa’s. Must be able to pass clearances and

CDL License a plus.

Please Call Mary at

166945

WANTED

GARAGE SPACE

GARAGE SPACE WANTED For Small Car. Lyco. Creek/ Blooming Grove Road. Honest, Dependable Lessor. Up To $50.00 A Month. 570-9712773. 167252

EMPLOYMENT

CARPENTERS, DRYWALLERS AND LABORERS. Full-Time. Must Have Own Transportation. Text Or Call 570-854-3480. 167294

LETʼS GET TO WORK! F/T Maintenance position open in Williamsport area. Must have own truck! $14/hr. fuel, cell & medical is included! Email lmiller@gspmanagment.com or fax to 717-840-3901. 167498

SMALL PARTS FABRICATION Company Has Job Openings For Full Time Employees, Both Skilled And Trainees. Apply In Person, Monday-Friday Between 8:00 am & 4:00 pm. Fairfield Manufacturing Company 213 Streibeigh Lane, Mon-

test.

toursville, PA. 17754. 167287

LOOKING FOR PART TIME COOK. Send Resume To YMRC, 621 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, PA. 17701 Or YMRC@comcast.net. No Phone Calls Please. 167080

PLUMBINGMASTERS IS

LOOKING for HVAC Technicians and Helpers with experience in servicing and installing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holiday’s, medical benefits and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: PlumbingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@verizon.net or call 570323-1983.

JANITORIAL/CLEANERS

Part time cleaning positions available in the Williamsport area. Monday - Friday 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Call or text 717-324-1552. 167484

anticipates the following position: Part-Time School Police Officer

Apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/ EOE

Deadline: September 30, 2022

JANITORIAL/CLEANERS

Part time cleaning positions available in the Turbotville area. Monday - Friday 3:30pm to 7:30pm. Call or text 717-324-1552. 166513

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, & TILE FLOOR CLEANING COMPANY FOR SALE This is a low moisture and environmentally green cleaning system. Includes 3 carpet, 1 upholstery and 1 tile floor cleaning machines plus all miscellaneous sprayers, buckets, mops etc. and a Ford Transit Van. This company has a strong customer base with a protected area including Lycoming and six surrounding counties. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-337-4804

BUSINESS SERVICES

NEED A NEW ROOF? Call Daniel. Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 570-989-1938. 167279

YARD WORK, CLEANUP. Brush Removal, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. 570-4391934. 166577

VIVINT SMART SECURI-

TY. Professionally installed. 1 connected system for total peace of mind. Free professional installation! 4 free months of monitoring! Call to customize your system. 1-833-841-0737. C11

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 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors are available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807. M11

THE BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877540-2780. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-4821576 or visit http://dorranceinfo. com/macnet. M11

WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen

Handmade Fall Goodies have arrived at Victoria’s Primitive Pieces.

1950 Green Ave., Williamsport

Friday Evening: Sept. 30th • 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, Oct. 1st • 10:00am-2:00pm

Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844887-5145 (PA017137) M11

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 1-833-6101936. C11

RICHARTʼS FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-5843215. 165800

CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 167262

VIVINT. SMART SECURITY. Professionally installed. One connected system for total peace of mind. FREE professional installation. Four FREE months of monitoring! Call now to customize your system. 1-855-870-2073. M11

CLEANING

Joyce 570-238-1796. DO YOU NEED SOMEONE With Good References To Do Your Cleaning? Ask For Tina 570-398-0788. 167253

LAWNCARE

RICHARDʼS LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Fall Clean-Up And Snow Plowing. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570-772-1588. 166899

ROBERTʼS LANDSCAPING. Mowing, Trimming, Mulching, Fall Clean-Up. 570279-2012. 166923

HEDGE TRIMMING. Free Estimates. 570-322-3256. 167502

SCOTTʼS LAWN CARE. SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. 23rd Year In Business. Fully Insured. Call Now For Spring Rototilling 570-419-6326. 166914

FARMING

Look look LOOK. ATTENTION FARMERS! Do you have a wet spot in your field that you want gone? We get rid of the average size wet spot for $250. with some secret sauce.. Money back guaranteed. Call or text 5709892175 or send an email to hertzlerenterprises@ gmail.com . 162929

1-844-431-4716

2015? You may be entitled to substantial money and improved credit. REPO ALERT! FREE LEGAL ADVICE 1-800-6010808. M11

HEALTH

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substantial cash awardeven with smoking history. NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-888-650-9135. M11

FINANCIAL

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare

Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 888-965-0363. M11

AIR TRAVEL

DISCOUNT AIR TRAVEL. Call Flight Services for best pricing on domestic & international flights inside & from the US. Serving United, Delta, American & Southwest & many more. Free quote! Have trael dates ready! 844-951-2014. C11

INSURANCE

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 866-924-2397. M11

TV / INTERNET

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516. C11

AT&T INTERNET. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-855-3643948. C11

HUGHESNET - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/ mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141. C11

DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the Most Local MLB Games!

CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086. M11

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed

Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-590-5561. M11

INTERNET & WIFI STARTS at $49 Call us Today to Get Started. Find High Speed Internet with Fiber Optic Technology No Credit Check, No SSN Required. Call us Today! 866-396-0515. M11

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL LOT

COMMERCIAL LOT FOR RENT, 1+ Acre, stabilized, $500 per month, Lycoming Creek Road. Call 570-419-0380. 222222

ROOMSSTORAGE FOR RENTLOTS FOR SALE

2 SPACES IN WEST HIGHLAND For Sale. Twin Hills Memorial Park $3,500.00. Transfer Fee Will Be Paid By Seller. 570546-2462. 167140

ONE LAWN CRYPT for 2 burials in the Veteran’s Garden of Honor at Green Lawn Memorial Park. Montgomery Pa. $4,000. Call 570-742-3939 Leave a message for return call. 167258

ROOMSSTORAGE FOR HOMESRENT

For $59,995.00. Must See To Really Appreciate The Value Of This Home. Call 570-220-1111. Message Or Text. 167489

ROOMSSTORAGE FOR RENTMANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

LETʼS MAKE A DEAL!! 3BR, 1BA abandoned manufactured home in need of some TLC. Located in Montoursville area! ONLY $1,500! Call 570435-2207 for details M-F, from 9-5. 167508

ROOMSSTORAGE FOR APARTMENTSRENT

167506

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 166916

VEHICLES

11 WOODED ACRES. Private. Lycoming County, Border State Forest, Electric PA Clean And Green Program. All OMGs And Timber Rights Convey. $135,000.00. 570-412-9810. 166698

ROOMSSTORAGE FOR RENTCEMETERY LOTS

READ THIS! ADULT COMMUNITY In A Beautiful Park. Well Kept, Nice Neighbors. No Junk-Pets-If You Want To Scale Down To A Beautiful Mobile Home Really Done Over, All these Items Are New; Kitchen Cabinets, Range, Microwave, Large Refrigerator, Island In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, High Rise Commode, Vanities In Both Baths, Lights, New Curtains, Carpet, Large Living Room, Fireplace. 2 Bedroom, Large Covered Deck. Privacy;This Home Has Space Between The Neighbors. Walk To Grocery Store & Pharmacy, Etc. Great Location In Old Lycoming Township. No Fix Or Repairs For Years To Come...Selling

DOWNTOWN 1 & 2 BEDROOM Completely Furnished Luxury Apartments. Roof Top Patio Decks, Spiral Staircase, Big Screen TVs, All Linens And Parking Included. 3 Month Lease, $1,000.00 A Month 570916-3309

-Williamsport - GRACE STREET- RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT PAID IN FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS. NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 62 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. W/W CARPET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-735-3068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 167504

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST! WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS. DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95.

CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570-3269322

>>>TRICKED BY YOUR CAR BEING REPOSSESSED? <<< You may be entitled to substantial money and improved credit if your vehicle was repossessed after 2015. REPO ALERT! FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE CALL 1-800-411-1770. M11

¿¡#REPOSSESSED VEHICLE#!? Missed payments after 2015? You may be entitled to substantial money and improved credit. REPO ALERT! FREE LEGAL ADVICE 1-800-6010808. M11

CARS

2010 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 4.0L, V6, Automatic. Dual Exhaust, New Tires, New Inspection. Must See. $4,500.00. 570-899-6673. 167490

-WILLIAMSPORT - LINN STREET MANOR - RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT PAID IN FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS. W/ 2 APTS. DESIGNED TO ACCOM. NEEDS OF A WHEELCHAIR. RENT INCLUDES UTILITIES. MUST BE 62 YRS. OR OLDER & MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. FOR INFO. CALL 1-800-735-3068. OR 570-322-2444. TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 167505

-Williamsport - GRIER STREET MANOR - 1 BRM. APTS. AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 55 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. W/W CARPET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-735-3068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER.

CAMPERS

CAMPER FOR SALE

$14,500.00. 2019 Jay Flight SLX 7 175RD. Like New, Lots Of Extras. Text Me 570-7648130. 167089

VEHICLES WANTED

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

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11

DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE 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. 166917