Webb Weekly October 12, 2022

Costumes, Corn, and Kane Street

Wow,

one of my favorite covers of the year, and this particular one has been that way for the last three years — the tradition of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade in celebrating its 75th marching. As I have mentioned in the past, I grew up on the top of Kane Street on the South Side, and the Mummers’ Day Parade was one of my favorite events as a kid. I thank my parents for great childhood memories. My Dad enjoyed the trick side of Halloween and would always include us kids in his toilet papering adventures. He was proud to take me down to pick corn in Sylvan Dell. My friends always wondered how I accumulated a garbage can full of shelled corn; well, now you know. Mr. Webb was my driver, and yes, I’m sure he had the farmer’s permission.

Corning was the most common Halloween trick years ago, and it wasn’t a random act of targeting front porches. There may have been a certain house that kept our kickballs, Wiffle balls, tennis balls, any kind of ball that went into their yard. However, there is no truth to the rumor that they kept the Babe Ruth ball from the movie “The Sandlot.” This yard may have been right

next to a school playground where every neighborhood kid would play and hang out. They were target number one every fall.

I don’t want you to think we were malicious when it came to our tricks.

There were rules of corning — and we would never rain down the crop of harvest on anyone that had the porch light on for Halloween treats, was older, or that we knew would call our parents.

Although I believe my Dad would have told them he would take care of it, hung up the phone, and then laughed. As long as I didn’t hear him yell the words “James Arthur!” I was always safe regarding any possible behavioral issue on my part.

Dad was clear; there would be no waxing, soaping, or the burning pile of dog poo. I wonder how many of you are laughing thinking about your own tricks?

It is sort of ironic later in life, our Webb Weekly offices are located at the foot of Kane Street. You could say I have worked my way down this special section of blacktop during my life, although when I was a kid, the top of the street went all the way through to 8th Avenue and had yet to be paved.

Back in the day, it made for fantastic sled riding. If you had a couple of lookouts at Mountain and Central Avenues, you

could make it all the way down to that previously mentioned neighborhood playground. I’ll save those stories for a winter publication.

popcorn, frozen coke, and miniature NFL helmets that came out of the quarter machine in the front of the store.

I’ve gotten off the parade route like I often do, back to the 75th edition of the Mummers’ Parade. If you remember, 2020 was lost to COVID, and 2021 was canceled due to inclement weather. So, here is a little Webb Weekly trivia. The 75th Mummers’ Parade is the first event ever to be featured three times on our cover before actually taking place. We all have our fingers crossed the event gets off and marching with no mention of Dr. Fauci or the National Weather Service.

Jim Webb, Jr.

A special shout out to Dori Rankinen for her efforts, dedication, and stick-toit-iveness to make sure this celebration of small-town Americana and the autumn season has continued. Get out and about this Saturday and take the whole family. This is the best way possible not only to support the Mummers’ Parade but all those making the march through the streets of Southside.

In honor of the 75th Mummers’ Parade, I am wearing my Spiderman mask from when I was a kid. It came as a complete costume kit from Hills Department Store. Thank you for that, Mom, and the

Moving right along to a spooktacular tradition that I could have entered when I wore that Spidey mask but not eligible for now, our Webb Weekly Annual Halloween Counting Contest. Editor Steph always comes up with a fun new topic for the kids to look for and count; this year, they will be gathering ghouls. Steph has all the details on page 4.

The kids always do a great job of counting for the contest, good luck to all that enter. Steph always keeps the official number a secret and won’t reveal it to me. I have yet to count spiders, ghosts, vampires, pumpkins, candy corn, or any other of her ghostly choices correctly. If you happen to bring your kid or kiddos in to enter the contest, there will be a big dish of candy for them to choose from; just see Jaimie at the front desk. My oldest employee, Bones, oversees the candy to make sure there are plenty of treats and, once in a while, a trick. For those of you lucky enough to win, I promise Bones will not sample anything out of your ghoulish bucket.

Let’s all be safe out there, and thank you to the person that sent me the Fetterman mask, complete with hoodie. I’m gonna stick with Spiderman, though. God Bless America.

Founder James Webb Sr. 1944-2012

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From the Editor…

Spooky Season has Arrived! Gathering Ghouls Contest!

Come one, come all! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize!

It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is one of my favorite Webb Weekly moments of the year! This year we will be taking a spooky turn as we count the ghouls!

I’m sure you know how this works, but just in case you forgot, let me refresh your memory.

Peppered throughout this issue, you will find a variety of Ghouls. The rules of the game are simple. Count up all the little friends you find in October 12th and October 19th editions of the paper.

Then take the total of the two weeks together and send them to me. Easy as pie…

I will then take everyone who answered correctly and pick ten random winners.

Winners will receive a bucket full of goodies big enough to have all the lo-

cal dentists knocking on my door! Whether that’s to thank me for the business or scold me for the sugar is yet to be determined. But have no doubt, it’s a serious amount of candy. I hit the stores like Garfield hits a lasagna.

The easiest way to enter the contest is to email the answer to contest@webbweekly.com, or you can drop a postcard in the snail mail at Webb Weekly, 280 Kane St., Suite 2, South Williamsport, PA 17702. Or, if you are so inclined, you can drop your entry off at our office; we are open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Fridays we are usually here until around 2 p.m. Entries must be submitted by October 21st around noon or so. Winners will be listed in the October 26th edition. But I’ll call or email the winners before that.

Remember, the contest is only open to kiddos 12 and under, and only one entry per kid.

Each year we rotate through the local animal shelters and donate $1 for each entry received. This year is LAPS turn, so let’s help the sweet fur babies! Be sure to get your entries in and help support a great cause. Plus, ya know — candy. So. Much. Candy.

So, look carefully and count them up! I get a little sneaky when I place them, so make sure you check every page closely!

A Halloween contest can only mean that fall is here, and Halloween is right around the corner! Have you picked your costume yet?

We’d love to hear about you and/or your kids’ Halloween costumes, so share it with us on Facebook, or better yet, post some pictures!

If I receive enough pictures via Facebook (fb.com/webbweekly) and/or email (webbnews@webbweekly.com), maybe you’ll see your little one on an upcoming cover! You can even attach the picture to your email entry (contest@webbweekly.com).

Now, I gotta run skeleton! Enjoy the spooky season!

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75th Mummers’ Parade Steps Off This Saturday, October 15

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has been three years since the last South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade was held. It was interrupted first by the COVID pandemic in 2020 and then a deluge of rain in 2021. But this year, it is back bigger and better than ever.

According to Dori Rankinen, one of the parade organizers, they have added several circus performers, some juggling, unicycling, and stilt walking. There will also be several new bands such as Doc & Greg, Pebbles Reboot, and Trip the Light.

“We’ve tried to honor several of last year’s Mummer’s Queen and court as well as this year’s group of young ladies. The Flaming Foliage Representative from last year will be attending the parade, coming all the way from Washington, D.C., and her new college life to do so,” Rankinen told Webb Weekly. “The usual favorites such as the Woodland String Band, Nittany Highland Pipe Band will be here, and

the Swingin’, Saggin’ Seniors will be honoring us with their last-ever parade performance as they head into permanent retirement!”

She said the title sponsor for this year’s parade is Muncy Bank & Trust.

After the parade, there will be a celebration in Southside Park. There will be bounce houses, games, a child ID program provided by the Family Moose Lodge of South Williamsport, as well as live music and more performing by the circus folks who will be juggling fire!

The night will be capped off with fireworks sponsored by Geisinger Medical Center.

According to Rankinen, it has been quite a challenge dealing with the interruptions of the parade for the past several years.

“Unfortunately, during the pandemic, we had no control over the Governor closing down the state. The second cancellation came from a strong storm front that dropped lots of rain and brought us gusting winds. The decision was made for the safety of

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both participants and spectators,” said Rankinen. “As much as we all love the parade, nothing could justify a catastrophic injury or possible death. Although many people complain that the parade is not held at night, that too is due to safety issues. We no longer live in the same world we did in the ’50s and ’60s.”

She continued, “ e last year’s cancellation was di cult for everyone. People realize the amount of planning, scheduling, calling, and con rming involved in pulling o a successful event. With it being the 75th Anniversary Celebration, the cost of the event was $20,000. Even though the event was canceled, many entertainers that we had contracted needed to be paid.

Rankinen was asked, what about having a rain date? She answered, “Well, that is di cult on many levels. Families are involved in multiple sports teams or dance, and church activities and are unable to shi to a rain date. When we mentioned that the parade has evolved over the last two decades due to spectator demand for more interesting and exciting performers that involve more money; to book an attraction for one day may cost as much as $4,500. Booking a group and asking

them to schedule two days because of possible rain would be a $9,000 bill that wastes a lot of money! Even high school bands are competing more frequently and aren’t always available. We’ve seen an increase in oat entries over the last ve years, which is exciting. So, you have to weigh the pros and cons, and honestly, safety will always be our top priority.”

She said the committee is comprised of 10 volunteers. ey always welcome new members to help with ideas, organizing and setting up the day of the parade especially.

e parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and starts at Central Avenue and Market Street, goes west on Central, and proceeds down Clark to Southern Avenue and goes east on Southern, and ends at Howard Street.

e judges’ stand is located across from the CVS plaza, where bleachers will be available for spectators. O cially, the parade disbands at Howard St., so there are many optimal viewing spots along the parade route in which to enjoy the a ernoon.

Enjoy the festivities this year and remember to thank the parade workers for their dedication to this historic event.

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Local Bodybuilder Wins NPC Big Cat Classic

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bodybuilder Ryan

Troutman recently won 5 categories, including Open Bodybuilding Overall and Best in Show at the NPC Big Cat Classic! The event held on Saturday, October 1st, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown was a national qualifying show.

Troutman is owner and manager of the Fitness Factory, located in Williamsport. When he’s not training for competition, he is busy managing a fitness facility that promotes a friendly atmosphere and offers full-service facilities that include personal training, group exercise classes, and open memberships. Though the athlete and businessman is busy these days, he was able to spare some time for an interview.

Dave – Tell me about the contest you recently entered.

Ryan – I won 5 categories, including Light Heavy Weight (176.25 to 198.25), Master 40 and over, Masters overall, Open Bodybuilding Overall, and Best in Show. Masters and Open Overall earned me two championship swords, and for Best in Show, I received a championship belt.

Dave – Please describe the competition.

Ryan – The purpose of the competition was to ensure quality candidates on the

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national stage. You need to place first in your category, which I did, in order to move on to the next stage, which is nationals. At nationals, if you win, you are considered a professional bodybuilder. This is the goal I have been chasing for years. Once you qualify, you only have a year to achieve your pro card, or you start over.

Dave – How did you get into bodybuilding?

Ryan – I was a weightlifting enthusiast for as long as I can remember and was inspired by my Uncle Paul, who was an old-time bodybuilder. What pushed me onto the bodybuilding stage was a friend who invited me to one of Craig Johnson’s bodybuilding shows. That friend was Eric Hales. He bet me I wouldn’t do the show with him the following year. That was the end of powerlifting and the start of bodybuilding for me. I fell in love with it and never stopped.

Dave – How long have you been bodybuilding?

Ryan – I started in 2012 and have been competing for ten years.

Dave – Why do you love bodybuilding?

Ryan – I love bodybuilding for so many reasons. Bodybuilding has given me a chance to meet so many great people. It has also

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helped me to help others. Through me trying to achieve the extreme goals of bodybuilding, I have done a lot of research on food and supplements and how they are used to fuel the body and not only for appearance but for overall health in and out. For me, it works for everything. It puts me in a better mood. It also really helps me clear my mind when struggling with problems or in a bad mood.

Dave – What motivates you to train and compete?

Ryan – The love of the sport, the challenge, the discipline, and the overall feeling you get from the endorphins when training. When you are healthy, you feel good.

Dave – Do you enjoy the competitive aspect of bodybuilding?

Ryan – I love competition. When you put in hard work, you don’t want to step on a stage with people of a different mindset. I love the challenge; that’s how I got here. I will continue working as hard as I can until I retire from the sport, always knowing someone else is also hungry out there. I will always be the hungriest and work the hardest, that doesn’t mean you win on stage, but you can rest at night knowing you gave all you had.

Dave – Give me an overview of your training. Days per week, time per workout? Cardio, strength training, etc.?

Ryan – Training in season is six days a week (12 to 18 weeks before the show).

2 sessions of 20 minutes of cardio 1 session for 1 hour of small muscle group weight training for legs 1 session for 2 hours of large muscle group weight training

Off-season training is five days a week.

45 minutes to 1 hour of large muscle group combined with smaller ones

A 15 min cardio session

Dave – Give an overview of your diet oseason vs. in-season.

Ryan – In-season, I consume 3,000 calories over the course of six meals a day. Mostly white fish, asparagus, sweet potatoes, rice, and Muscle Eggs supplement. My diet off-season is around 7,000 calories over the course of 6 to 7 meals a day — steak, chicken, turkey, bagels, Muscle Eggs, cream of rice, oats, and fruit. Dave – Is there anything else you would like to say?

Ryan – I wants to thank God for being blessed to have the opportunity to chase my dreams and to be able to do discipleship while doing it. I want to thank my wife, Jodi, for cooking thousands of meals while I am working at the gym and being there for other struggles we have crossed during this journey. She is a rock, and I couldn’t do it without her. Michaela Henne, thank you for holding the gym down with my awesome staff while I trained extra and had less time for the gym. Mitchel Thomas for driving me back and forth to the venue and being a major support while making sure I was coherent enough to make it out on stage when being called. The Fitness Factory Fam, you guys are the best. The support and love I got from the gym during this competition was unreal. I can’t thank you enough. Dan Emmick from LPG Muscle for all the support and guidance, and my sponsor, Gains in Bulk, for the great supplement and financial support.

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October 27

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Seafood salad with croissant, baby carrots, fresh orange, vanilla ice cream

October 21

Beef stroganoff over noodles, shredded red cabbage, green beans, pepper slaw

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

October 28

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Skincare Tweaks for Fall

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relentlessly hot and muggy summer, who isn’t welcoming these cooler days of autumn with open arms? But with cozy evenings, sweaters, foliage, and pumpkins, fall can also bring a host of potential skin problems. The combination of chillier weather and central heating can make your skin dry, tight, and sensitive. The lotions and potions you’ve relied on during the summer for dewy skin may start to fail soon, especially if your current products boost ingredients like retinol and exfoliating acids, which tend to exacerbate dry skin. Here’s a rundown of some autumn skin care tips and tweaks to ensure your skin is taken care of this season.

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or CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid. Both are nourishing and gentle but can thoroughly remove makeup and any daily grind.

First, wash your face with something creamy. During the summer, you may have been a fan of foaming cleansers to combat oil and sweat. However, foamy products can end up removing some of the natural oils on your skin. If you’re all stocked up on foam cleansers and don’t want them to go to waste, then you can mix in a bit of moisturizer, the plainer, the better, to help alleviate any stripped or tight feeling. If you’re ready for a new facewash this fall, check out Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Of course, when to wash your face is almost as important as what type of face wash you use. So often, I find myself only washing my face at night, mostly because I’m lazy, and with hectic weekdays too often, I overlook morning face washing. But it is a crucial step in morning skincare, as cleansing at the start of your day will remove all of the sweat, dirt, grime, and any stuff from your pillowcase that you pick up overnight. Plus, this preps your skin, providing a blank clean canvas for primer, serums, moisturizers, and makeup. Speaking of moisturizer etc., as your skin barrier changes with the weather, one should switch up skincare routines throughout the year. You don’t need a massive overhaul of all your products for fall. In order to combat dry skin, consider applying a thicker vitamin C moisturizer in the morning. Vitamin C will shield your skin against dulling factors, like wind, pollution, and cold air. Follow up with sunscreen (yes, even in fall) to further protect your skin. Check out Bliss’s Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Moisturizer

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or Olay’s Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Face Hydrating Moisturizer. It’s also not a bad idea to ingest some Vitamin C in addition to rubbing vitamin C products on your face. Snack on an orange or red bell pepper, roast up some cauliflower, and help build up your immune system as we head into flu and cold season.

Besides vitamin C, other antioxidants to look for in a solid, cold-weather moisturizer are vitamin E, ferulic acid, and leontopodic acid. Antioxidants fight away the things that your skin is exposed to outside while hydrating whether or not you wear daily makeup. Estee Lauder’s DayWear Moisturize Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant

24H Moisture Crème is a product that is not fooling around when it comes to protecting the skin barrier. I mean, the product name says it all! A budget-friendlier option is Paula’s Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer, which also boasts anti-aging benefits.

If your daily moisturizer does not include an SPF element, then carry over the summer practice of wearing sunscreen. Climate change is causing more sun damage. As members of my own family can attest, skin cancer is no joke! Even during the colder months, sunscreen should be applied daily. Unless you’re only going out at night and spend your days in a windowless room, then you need to wear

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During the fall and winter, I find myself exfoliating less often in order to combat dryness and irritation. However, to promote dewiness and a bright complexion, I use Lancome’s Exfoliating Rose Sugar Scrub in an evening shower, then unwind with a sheet mask like Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask before bed. This shucks away dead skin, then they hydrogel seals in a moisture-infused formula to keep my skin from drying out.

Nighttime is an ideal time for skincare. All the work happens as you sleep. Hopefully, your evenings are a little less chaotic than mornings, and you can find the time to apply an overnight treatment before hitting the hay. Clinique’s Moisture Surge Overnight Mask purports to have you waking up with dewy, hydrated, soft skin. While Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial hydrates while reducing the appearance of fine lines. And as you utilize these overnight products, be mindful of your linens. To keep your skin barrier fresh and clean, be sure to change out your pillowcase every 3-4 days and your washcloth. You don’t want all of this wonderful skincare to go to waste because of less-than-fresh sheets and towels.

Looking for Furever

With her silly ears and wide smile, Jada quickly earned the nickname “Yoda” at the SPCA. At one year old, Jada is energetic and is learning to master basic commands. At this time, Jada is not a fan of other dogs so she will be happiest as the only queen in her castle. Can you give Jada the home of her

Lady arrived at the Lycoming County SPCA with a large number of cats. They had been living together in poor conditions and needed medical attention. The cats are now healthy and are looking forward to being adopted into forever homes.

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The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“Our Gen: A Novel” by Diane McKinney-Whetstone

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you just have to lay your burden down.

When it’s heaviest, when your arms can’t support it and your back breaks from the weight of it, when your shoulders and your heart ache from it, release it. Let it go, let it be. Or, as in the new novel, “Our Gen” by Diane McKinneyWhetstone, ask a friend to lend a hand.

Cynthia hated everything about the Sexagenarian, an over-55 complex to which she’d moved. She hated that her son and his wife had all but forced her to move there, that “The Gen” wasn’t her old house, and that all her belongings were in boxes. As she lamented to her best friend, Gabrielle, Cynthia missed her old

neighborhood and her old life.

Having said that, now, she did have to admit that her newly-built cottage was airy and bright and, contrary to what she was afraid of, she wasn’t the only Black person in a sea of white faces. Oh, and she also met a man, not even

See BOOKWORM on Page 20

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BOOKWORM

24 hours after moving in, although he didn’t seem like he was exactly single.

Bloc never meant to sleep with Cynthia because he thought he was dating Tish – although Tish could be cruel sometimes, like she was better than everybody. Still, he enjoyed being around her and her friends. Being the only Black man living at The Gen was very interesting...

It had been years – decades, actually – since Tish’s father had died on the floor of a brothel, but she never forgot the humiliation of it. Imagine: her father, a widely respected professor, a charismatic speaker, in the arms of a common trollop!

Tish spent her entire life erasing the idea of it all.

Having worked as a sometime-spy for most of her adult life, Lavia loved living at The Gen. It was a great place to practice her skills and besides, she was born on a cruise ship and never really had a home before. Lavia didn’t talk about her past, but she knew things – things like, for instance, that secrets and half-truths can’t stay

hidden forever.

Ahhhhhh. That’s what you’re going to say when you have a cold beverage next to your chair and this wonderful surprise of a book in your lap.

You have to love a novel that starts out like “Our Gen” does, with a holistic medicine that works too well, and a hazy tryst on an air mattress.

Everything moves up from there in an easy story told with the feel of a lazy-hot afternoon spent listening to music with good friends.

But don’t get too comfortable.

Author Diane McKinney-Whetstone has some shockers in store for her readers, the kind that don’t seem like much until two pages later and then.... boom, there’s love and fiftyyear-old heartache. Snap, the past comes roaring back. Pop, and secrets are gracefully kept.

Beware that there are some adult themes inside “Our Gen,” but truly, it’s an otherwise delightful surprise. Enjoy, and ask yourself if your bookclub might not be down with it, too.

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To learn more, visit UPMC.com/BreastCancerAwareness.

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EVENTS Cheesesteak Basket

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

When: Thursday, October 13, 2022, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

Fall Book Sale

What: Friends of the Jersey Shore Library fall book sale. All books 25¢ & 50¢.

When: October 13th, from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., October 14th, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., October 15th, from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., October 20th, from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., October 21st, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Oct. 22nd, from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Jersey Shore Public Library, 110 Oliver St., Jersey Shore.

Discover Ricketts Hike

What: Hiking the Mountain Springs Trail. This is a 4-mile advanced hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Friday, October 14 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Dinner

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

When: Friday, October 14, 2022, 4:00 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 walk on the County Conservation Learning Trail. This is a one mile walk through fields and wooded areas. (Some areas may be wet).

When: Saturday October 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Where: Take Warrensville Rd from I-180, turn right on County Farm Rd, follow to parking area in front of the County Farm Building.

$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. 15, 8 a.m. to noon. Call 570-3268200.

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.

International Harvester Fall Festival

What: 13th Annual International Harvester Fall Festival. Food, live music (McNett Band), and square dancing from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

When: Saturday, October 15th, from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: IH Prototype Museum, 47 S. Chestnut St., Millville.

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

When: Sunday, October 16, 2022, 4 p.m. till sold out

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

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

When: Thursday, October 18, 2022, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

Discover Ricketts Hike

What: Hiking the Cherry Run Trail. This is a 5-mile moderate hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Tuesday, October 18 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Cheesesteak Basket

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

When: Thursday, October 20, 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 pork chop dinner. Open to the public. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, October 21, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Burger Basket

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

When: Tuesday, October 25 2022, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

Cheesesteak Basket

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

When: Tuesday,October 27, 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 cowboy casserole. Open to the public. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, October 28, 2022, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH EVENTS

CHURCH EVENTS...

Clothing Donations

What: Clothing donations. Adult, children, babies & shoes.

When: Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd.– Curb Side.

Community Dinner

What: Free community dinner.

When: Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until supply is gone.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd. – Curb Side.

Lasagna Dinner

What: Lasagna take-out dinner. Meat or vegetable lasagna, tossed salad, bread, and fruit cup. Cost $10.00. Pre-order by calling the church at 570-547-6948 by October 14.

When: Saturday October 15th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 43 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. Sermon Title: Jesus Is All The World To Us. Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:1-6 All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, October 16th. Service

Time 10:15 a.m.

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

Indoor Yard Sale

What: Indoor yard sale. Baked goods, BBQ, and hot dogs, homemade soup $6.00 per quart. Call to order Soup 570-368-1863.

When: Friday and Saturday, October 21st and October 22nd, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, N. Loyalsock Avenue, Montoursville.

SENIOR EVENTS

Montoursville Senior Citizens

What: Montoursville Senior Citizens Meeting. All over 55 are welcome.

Refreshments, entertainment, and elevator are provided.

When: Tuesday, October 18, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Bethel U.M. Church, Corner Montour & Spruce sts., Montoursville.

MEETINGS

Important PA Fish and Boat Commission Public Forum hosted by Lycoming College Clean Water Institute and Susquehanna Trout Unlimited

What: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) officials and biologists will present a public information forum on new regulations proposed to prevent undesirable aquatic organisms, diseased, and undesirable fish into waters of the Commonwealth from activities including fishing, boating, private hatchery operations, fish stocking practices, and use of certain live baits. PFBC is seeking additional comments and recommendations on these proposals to make the program work most effectively for all parties involved. See proposed regs at https://www.fishandboat.com/Regulations/Pages/ ProposedRecentRegulations.aspx#Rulemaking325

When: October 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Heim Science Building, Room G-09 on the Lycoming College Campus; enter off of Mulberry St.; parking at lots on corners of Washington Blvd. & Mulberry St. or Packer & Ross sts. Please see https:// www.lycoming.edu/admissions/pdfs/lycoming-collegeprintable-map-2020.pdf.

Post Meeting

What: Post meeting.

When: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10 a.m.

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

Home Association Meeting

What: Home Association meeting.

When: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 11 a.m.

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

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

Top Shelf Band

What: Top Shelf band. Open to the public. No cover.

When: Friday, October 14, 2022, 8 p.m.

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

CSO ROCKTOBER Fundraiser Event

What: CSO helps families in need. (Proceeds help to pay heating bills, buy groceries, clothe families.) Featuring the ROUTE 15 BAND. Tickets are $10. Outdoor event. Food & drinks available for purchase.

For more info call 570-644-6575 ext. 101 or visit www.

csocares.org

When: Saturday October 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Where: Cherokee Tap Room, 699 Elysburg Road, Danville.

Ballroom Dance Classes

What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570-2204806.

When: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.

RUMMAGE SALE!

21st & 22nd, 2022

& FRI., OCT. 20TH & 21ST - 9AM - 4PM

OCT. 22ND - 9AM - 12PM

Collectors, Resellers Welcome. Kids/Baby Clothing, Jewelry, Decorations, Glassware, Fresh Furniture Inventory, Books, Toys, Baskets, Household/Misc., Items, Electronics, Linens, New & Used Clothing, Puzzles, CD’s, Frames, Footwear – Tent Outside Homemade Candy, Baked Goods and more!

LUNCH

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Christ Episcopal Church

Autumn Arts Market

7th Annual Holiday Shopping with Local Artisans

Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 12 Noon - 4pm at Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church

This year’s market will be held in the community hall. (658 Village Road Pennsdale, PA 17756, across from the Country Store)

Artist Participating:

Wood Items by Garry & Nancy Burgard and Chuck Long, Baskets by Karen Spring, Pottery by Linda Campbell, and Victoria Thompson Hess, Jewelry by Narrowhouse Metals, Homemade Soaps and Lotions by Amber Adams, Glass Blown Items by Cheryl Bower, Painting Specialties by Deb Mezick, Lynn Kibbe and Adele Forquer , Illustrations by Amanda Emig, Quilted Items by Gail Kocher, Home Decor by Bower Vintage Creations, and Steve & Sharon Culver, Photography by Dennis Keefer, and Cooking Oils by Mabesbakes Lunch Food and Dessert Items will be sold by the Church... come hungry and ready to eat and buy gifts from some of our area’s finest Artisans!

Making Tomato Sauce with Momma

My

momma is probably reading the title of this, going, “Oh boy.” She never knows what

I may write, but the day we made sauce, we said what a good column this would make.

We have been harvesting food together for years, but I remember when I was a little girl, my mom would be busy in the kitchen, canning tomato sauce by herself.

It always smelled so good as it cooked down. She worked so hard on it, but all the work paid o when it came to her famous stromboli. Everyone loved my momma’s homemade stromboli. e sauce is what makes it, and all the extra cheese she puts in. Mom and Dad would have friends over for dinner every now and then, and we usually always had stromboli because everyone loved it. ose were the best days and how I met one of my very best friends. My parents’ friends had kids, so Luke and I had fun playdates. We loved when we got company!

Now here we are decades later, and we have a tomato sauce day together. We both know it’s going to be a lot of work but being together makes it more fun. For years we would have to si the tomatoes through a sieve. You de nitely got an arm workout. A few years ago, we moved up in the world, and my momma got the fruit and veggie strainer attachment that goes on her KitchenAid. is made

Andrea McElroy

all the di erence in the world! Cut the work in half, so we up the number of tomatoes a bit. e rst few years seemed to have their challenges, though, until we got it down.

It had to have been the second year we used it, but we sat together trying to gure out how to put it together. We were all proud when we hooked it up to the KitchenAid, and the corkscrew was spinning inside the cone strainer. My mom decided she would start to strain the tomatoes, and I would continue to cut. A er a few minutes, I turned around to see how she was making out, and there was tomato juice everywhere — splattered all over her face, the cabinets, and her clothes. We cracked up and said we didn’t think the year before this was that messy!? Momma was a trooper. She laughed as she put more tomatoes down the shoot that brought it down through the strainer. Most of it was hitting the bowl, but still, juice was getting everywhere. She literally needed a poncho.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and it was my mom’s niece Susan Soars. She was actually the one who told mom about this KitchenAid gadget because she had made her sauce with it. It was so much simpler, so she let my mom borrow that rst year. I believe Susan hooked it up for her that year

Kids Eat

Kids Eat

and showed us what to do. Year two, Mom bought her own, and that’s when the juice thing happened.

God sent Susan that morning because when she walked in and saw how we had it hooked up and how messy mom was, she giggled and said, “You guys are missing the cover to put over the strainer!” at protects everything from splattering everywhere. We laughed about this all day, and still, every year, say about the year we didn’t have the darn thing hooked up right and had a huge mess. e funniest part is we literally didn’t know it wasn’t put together right; we just thought we didn’t remember how messy it was! Mom’s just sitting there opping maters down the ole shoot with juice splattering all over her face and chest, and we are thinking, this is what you gotta do to sacri ce making homemade tomato sauce!

Our sauce days still have laughs. is year mom spilled salt on the oor, and we had a good laugh about her cheese grater. (Momma, I’ll save you from that story! Haha!) We did three bushels of tomatoes, giving us 47 quarts and 15 pints! We worked tirelessly all day Monday and then some more Tuesday evening to jar up our last batch. Stepdaddy then said he had ve more bushels of tomatoes in their garden for us to do, so we joked about that all night too. ( ree bushels took forever!)

It’s a lot of work, but there is no one I’d rather harvest our goodies with. It’s such a good feeling going into winter with a

freezer full of goods and our cellar lled with homemade canned goods.

Unfortunately, I can’t get you the exact recipe for my momma’s sauce because, over the years, we just throw in this and that. But I can give you her stromboli recipe. If you make homemade sauce, use it in this recipe! If not, it’s OK! I know homemade sauce is super time-consuming and a labor of love. ere are still some good sauces out there, or just buy tomato sauce and doctor it up! Either way, this stromboli is wonderful—one of our family favorites for decades.

Momma’s Homemade Stromboli

• Frozen loaf of bread dough (unthawed and ready)

• Tomato sauce

• 1 lb. of ham

• 1/2 lb. of pepperoni

• 1/2 lb. provolone cheese

• 1 lb. shredded mozzarella

• Grated Parmesan

Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9″-x-13″ baking sheet with cooking spray. Place dough on a oured cutting board and work the dough out to cover the sheet pan. Spread as much sauce on the dough as you prefer. en, layer ham, pepperoni, provolone, and mozzarella. Sprinkle with some parm cheese. Add as much or little meat/cheese as you would like. You can even add salami too. Fold the dough over the meat and tuck the sides under. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Once it comes out of the oven, momma takes some butter and spreads it over the top of the hot stromboli. Serve with warm tasty sauce.

Agricultural

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Agriculture

is one of the most important components of Pennsylvania’s and, in particular, Lycoming County’s economy. Unfortunately, the number of those farming is diminishing across the state. As a reminder of the importance of agriculture to our local economy and our way of life, Ben Hepburn, a retired agriculture teacher at Montoursville High School, started “Ag Day” 30 years ago as a way of raising awareness of the importance of agriculture to local students, particularly younger ones. This year’s “Ag Day” is taking place on October 12 at Hepburn’s farm off Palmer Hill Road in Loyalsock Township.

Hepburn started teaching agriculture at Montoursville High School in 1984, he only had 28 students in the program, and they needed more students to take agricultural classes, as 25 percent of people were employed in some type of agriculture workforce.

“We started doing more group projects that taught more across the skills of agriculture and not just farming, aka production Ag. We started at Montoursville high school making apple butter at the Ag building as a fundraiser,” Hepburn told Webb

Weekly. “We would start at 2 o’clock in the morning, peeling apples, and the students would work all day at making and jarring up the product for sale. Our principal at the time, Mr. Miller, told us that we didn’t need 60 kids (the program was growing) getting out of school all day to make one kettle of apple butter. I agreed, so we started Ag Day!”

He said it was started in 1991 on his farm (Crescent Ridge Farm) for the Montoursville Future Farmers of America students to make apple butter as a fundraiser and promote agriculture to grade school students. They invited the fourth grade from Montoursville School District, around 250 students, and the first grade from Loyalsock School District, around 125 students, to the farm. Including the Ag students, somewhere around 450 students traveled to the farm.

The elementary students were dropped off at the west side of the farm and given a hayride back over the hill to enjoy the fall foliage. Once at the farm, the students were given a demonstration of something unique in the Ag industry, and pheasants were also released in an effort to help re-populate them in the area.

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS

Spend an afternoon with us and play Gift Card Bingo!

Free bingo will be held at each of our Centers for Healthy Aging during October.

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 27 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Clinton County Community Center | 570-858-5822

124 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven

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

Meck Center | 570-601-9593

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

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 October. Must be at least 60 years of age to play and registered (or able to be registered) with STEP Office of Aging.

AG DAY

They continued to make apple butter, but they added stations where the Ag students would teach the elementary students about agriculture. 12 to 14 stations were set up. The students would rotate through at five-minute intervals. The Ag students became the teachers and taught the elementary students about cows, pigs, chickens, goats, rabbits, farm safety, forestry, camping, fire safety, ATV safety, and how to make apple butter, just to name a few.

The FFA student assignment for the day was not just teaching what they knew about agriculture but also observing the different ages and graphics of the students. Ag students had to learn how to communicate with kids from the country versus the city and how to deal with the age and maturity differences between a fourth grader and a first grader. The day was used to teach leadership skills, communication skills, and working together to have a unified outcome, and it was just plain hard work.

“We use the making of apple butter to show students a business plan of taking a raw material and turning it into a product that could be sold,” said Hepburn, “Planning, setting up, and cleaning up for the day was a great learning

experience for everyone.”

He continued, “We couldn’t have done this without the help of area farmers who drove the tractors for the hayride and for Koser Busing, who delivered kids to the farm free of charge for 30 years! Over the years, we’ve had many distinguished guests from Senator Gene Yaw, Russ Redding, Secretary of Agriculture, FFA members from other schools, and Farm Bureau guests have all enjoyed and supported our efforts.

“I can’t begin to tell you how important I think programs like these are. People have been removed from the farm for generations and know little about agriculture, where their food comes from, and how it’s produced. We need to continue educating and promoting agriculture and developing a bond between the agriculture community and the people it serves.”

He concluded by saying, “I take a lot of pride in knowing that over the last 30 years, every student in Montoursville and Loyalsock school district has been invited to my farm in hopes to teach and plant a seed about agriculture!

“I retired from teaching in 2020 with around 100 students in Agricultural classes, and it continues to grow. Mr. Dan Tucker took over the Ag program and has continued Ag Day at my farm.”

Early detection saves life

Evangelical Community Hospital’s Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health helped Denise Kauffman of Richfield beat breast cancer. Now, she’s back to the people, places, and activities she loves.

With a variety of imaging technologies available and a team of experts who walk with every patient through diagnosis and treatment, the Center for Breast Health delivers innovative, compassionate care.

breast cancer as early as possible significantly improves your chances of beating the disease.

Helping Teens Develop Financial Literacy

Credit Score

financially stable

assets

personal goals.

For example, most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday, according to a survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae. The survey of 1,000 teens ages 13-17 in the United States found most (85%) believe “owning a home” is part of “the good life,” compared to nearly as many adults (87%). However, fewer than half (45%) could correctly identify the definition of a home mortgage and 76% said they lacked clear understanding of credit scores.

“There’s been this theme that younger Americans aren’t interested in homeownership, but the results of this survey contradict that assumption,” said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. “Teens appear interested in owning a home someday but seem to realize they need more information on how to do it.”

To help teens gain a better understanding of financial decisions they’ll face in adulthood, consider these common terms.

While nearly all teens (96%) believe credit scores play an important role in the ability to purchase a home, approximately 3 in 4 (76%) said they understood credit scores only “somewhat,” “a little” or “not at all.” A credit score is a number from 300-850 based on a number of factors, including credit history, open accounts, total debt, repayment history and more. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate a person’s ability to repay loans.

A person’s credit score may also determine the size of a down payment needed when purchasing a smartphone or home, or the deposit needed for renting property or obtaining utilities and may impact interest rates and credit limits on credit cards. Generally, scores below 620 may require paying a higher rate, a shorter repayment term or a co-signer. Scores of 700 or higher are considered more favorable to creditors and may result in lower interest rates while scores higher than 800 typically provide the most benefits to consumers.

Mortgage

While a slight majority of white teens (52%) correctly identified the definition of a mortgage, only around a quarter (26%) of Black teens and fewer than half (41%) of Hispanic or Latino teens could do so. A mortgage is a type of loan used to purchase or

maintain a home, land or other types of real estate. The borrower makes a down payment for a portion of the purchase price then borrows the rest from a lender. The borrower then repays the lender over a number of years - typically 15-30 - via a series of regular payments that are divided into principal (the money originally borrowed) and interest with the property serving as security.

Nearly all teens surveyed (97%) thought it would be helpful if schools offered lessons that explained homeownership, including mortgages. In response, Fannie Mae is supporting the development and deployment of Junior Achievement learning experiences for thousands of students annually in various age groups

by integrating relevant content from its HomeView homeownership course materials and resources, which are designed with first-time homebuyers in mind.

“Young people today are the homebuyers of tomorrow,” said Jeffery Hayward, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Fannie Mae.

“By providing them access to quality, foundational education now, Fannie Mae and Junior Achievement are helping these future homeowners prepare for the mortgage and homebuying process when they’re ready to take that step.” (Family Features & Junior Achievement, Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

“As long as we have a sufficient staff, it is likely we will keep our schools open,” said Dr. Clyde Wurster, director of pupil personnel.

Cold Keeps School Pupils From Studies

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Officials at St. Joseph’s School and St. Mary’s reported “the usual number of absentees” for this time of year.

Awave

of common colds — and in some cases severe virus — have struck the Williamsport area, but local health and school officials report the community remains free of Asian influenza.

Absenteeism in schools throughout the

count is reported high. The Williamsport School District is counting on a shots-forteachers program in the hope of keeping schools open as sickness mounts.

Flu vaccine shots were given to 135 Williamsport High School teachers last week. All other school district employees will have shots available as soon as the rest of the supply of vaccine arrives.

As the school week ended, 10 percent of the pupils in city schools were out because of illness. Under normal circumstances absenteeism would stand at about four percent.

“Thursday and Friday we were excusing between 30 and 40 pupils a day,” Dr. Wurster pointed out. “Most of the youngsters were sent home with high temperatures.

“At first we thought it was just the high school pupils that were affected, but as the week lengthened the situation became just as bad in the elementary grades.”

At Lycoming College approximately 50 students have reported the college infirmary with severe colds and virus infection. A college official said last night that none of these cases has been diagnosed as Asian flu. The college swimming pool has been closed as a precautionary measure.

Conditions at Lock Haven State Teachers College, where the virus developed some two weeks ago, has returned almost to normal.

The area’s industries have no unusual number of employees reporting off sick.

Fall Car Care

The Role of Engine Air Filters

Vehicle

engines include

complex parts that work in concert to ensure that the car functions properly. When servicing their cars and trucks, vehicle owners may look to many parts of the engine yet overlook a relatively mundane, albeit important, component: the air filter.

All cars come equipped with air filters, which are essential to optimum engine operation. The engine air filter is the first line of defense against outside air that is being brought into the car engine to be burned along with fuel to produce combustion. The filter will capture particulate matter that would normally enter a vehicle’s engine and leave sediment. The automotive resource It Still Runs says dirty air can reduce engine efficiency and cause damage over time.

Dirty air can compromise the air/fuel mixture that is involved in combustion. Any debris that enters portals in fuel injection systems can compromise that system. In addition, debris can cause

fuel to burn less efficiently, resulting in poor fuel economy.

There is no simple answer as to how often an engine air filter should be changed. It largely depends on miles driven and the environment in which the vehicle is used. Those who reside in rural or dusty areas will need to replace air filters more frequently. Drivers also can install air filters more suited to dusty areas.

An engine filter is not the only filter in a vehicle. There also is a cabin air filter. The cabin air filter does not affect engine performance, but it does help to provide clean air inside of the vehicle. The cabin air filter helps to keep dirt, pollen, bacteria, exhaust gases, and dust from entering the HVAC system. It also can be a barrier against bugs, leaves and other particles from clogging up the system. The cabin filter also helps to keep the air fresh and odor-free. A clogged filter can result in diminished heating and air conditioning performance, so it’s important to change this filter as well.

local expertise you can trust

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Summer

and fall can stake their claim as road trip season, and even devoted drivers may admit that winter is generally a less desirable time to take to the open road. The elements factor heavily into that reputation, as fewer hours of daylight, snow and ice are just some of the variables that can make it less enjoyable, and potentially more dangerous, to drive in winter.

In anticipation of adverse driving conditions, vehicle owners can take various steps to prepare their cars and trucks for winter.

Upgrade your wiper blades. Perhaps nothing is compromised more than visibility when driving in winter compared to other times of year. Snow makes it hard to see when driving, but fewer hours of daylight also can affect visibility. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that approximately half of all fatal crashes occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., even though the number of drivers on the road during those hours is considerably lower than it is during the daytime. The difficulty of driving at night

is even more significant when wiper blades are not up to the task of keeping rain and snow off drivers’ windshields.

Prior to winter, inspect wiper blades and upgrade them, if necessary. Streaks left on a windshield are a telltale sign that blades need to be replaced.

Purchase winter tires. Winter tires may not be necessary in regions with relatively mild winters. However, drivers accustomed to winters marked by heavy snowfall and/or icy roads should consider replacing their existing tires with winter tires. Many newer vehicles are now equipped with all-season tires, which the tire experts at Bridgestone note provide great performance but are not designed to handle extreme winter conditions like snow and ice. Winter tires are specially designed to handle such conditions, making them a worthy investment for

drivers who live in regions where it’s not unusual to encounter snow and ice throughout the winter.

Study up on your engine oil. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend different grades of oil depending on the range of temperatures a car or truck will be driven in. The owner’s manual will likely indicate if the manufacturer recommends using a different type of engine oil in especially cold temperatures. Even if the manual does not include such a suggestion, drivers can seek the advice of a local mechanic.

Schedule a pre-winter tune-up. Even

if a vehicle is not due for a tune-up, it can be wise to have it looked over by a local mechanic before the arrival of harsh winter weather. A mechanic can check the radiator, hoses and other components that could be affected by especially cold weather in the months to come. If any issues are found, address them immediately. After all, it’s better to be proactive than leave yourself vulnerable to breakdowns or other issues once the mercury drops.

As fall gives way to winter, drivers can take steps to keep their cars running strong and safe in the months ahead.

A Guide to Changing a Flat Tire

Any

number of issues can affect drivers while on the road.

Few issues may prove more disruptive than a flat tire. Flat tires can delay road trips and adversely affect commutes, all the while posing a significant safety hazard. Changing a flat tire is a valuable skill that all drivers should have in their repertoire, and this simple guide can help motorists hone their tire-changing skills.

• Take stock of your tire-changing tools. Vehicles typically come with the tools drivers need to change a flat tire, especially if the car or truck was purchased from a dealership. In addition to a spare tire, the tools drivers will need include a jack and a lug wrench. Tire wedges are not absolutely necessary, but when placed in front of or behind the tires, they can prevent rolling while changing the tire. A small flashlight kept in the glove compartment or center console storage also can be helpful, but drivers also can download a flashlight app on their smartphones to provide some extra illumination when changing a flat at night.

• Turn on your hazard lights and find a safe place to pull over. The moment drivers recognize a tire is flat, they should turn on their hazard lights and

find a safe place to pull over. Avoid changing tires on narrow shoulders, as that leaves you and your passengers vulnerable to oncoming traffic. If you must, drive on the rim until you can find a safe place to pull over and change the tire. If possible, pull into an empty parking lot. Flat ground is ideal, as it can prevent the car from rolling while the tire is being changed.

• Apply the parking brake upon stopping. The parking brake can reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling while the tire is being changed, so always apply it before getting out of the car.

• Place the wheel wedges in the appropriate place. If you have wheel wedges, place them in front of the front tires when changing a rear tire and behind the rear tires when changing a front tire.

• Remove the hubcap. Some vehicles are equipped with hubcaps that cover

the lug nuts. If that’s the case, then remove the hubcap before lifting the vehicle with the jack. If that’s not the case, simply loosen the lug nuts, which may require a little extra effort since lug nuts tend to be on very tight. At this point, it’s easier to loosen the lug nuts than remove them entirely, which can be done once you’re ready to remove the tire.

• Put the jack to work. Now it’s time to place the jack and ultimately lift the vehicle. The experts at Bridgestone Tire note that many modern vehicles now have areas of exposed metal on the bottom designed specifically for jack placement. Consult your owner’s manual to find this spot, and then raise the vehicle until the tire is about six inches from the ground.

• Remove the lug nuts. Once the tire is off the ground, remove the already loosened lug nuts, ideally placing them in a small receptacle or bag so they won’t roll away.

• Remove the flat tire. Using both hands, grip the tire by the treads and gently pull it off. Bridgestone recommends placing the tire on its side so it does not roll away.

• Mount the spare. When mounting the spare, gently push the tire on until the lug bolts can be seen through

the rim.

• Tighten the lug nuts. One by one, place the lug nuts back on the bolts and tighten then by hand.

Tighten them as much as possible so they’re able to hold the spare on as effectively as they held the original tire in place.

• Lower the vehicle. Patiently lower the vehicle using the jack until the spare tire is resting on the ground but not with the full weight of the vehicle on it. At this point, Bridgestone recommends drivers use their full body weight to tighten the lug nuts once more before fully lowering the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been lowered, some drivers may notice the hubcap does not fit over their spare. That’s alright, as it’s safe to drive without a hubcap covering the spare. In such instances, place the hubcap in the trunk when you’re putting back the jack, wrench and flat tire. But if the hubcap does fit over the spare, put it back on.

• Check the pressure on the spare tire. A portable inflator can indicate the tire pressure in the spare and inflate it if need be. Drivers who cannot determine the pressure in the spare should drive slowly to the nearest service station and have the pressure checked or even the spare changed to a new tire, if possible.

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Six Reasons for a Check Engine Light

The check engine light may come on when the sensor fails or registers a problem with the fuel/air mix.

own, but a mechanic can help diagnose what might cause the failure.

Modern

vehicles utilize various technologies to ensure drivers remain as safe as possible behind the wheel. Technology also can alert drivers when their cars are in need of examination, and such is the case when the often dreaded “check engine” light comes on.

While a check engine indicator is seldom good news, it may not mean that expensive repairs are right around the corner. The following are six reasons why check engine lights come on and how to remedy these situations.

1. Faulty/loose gas cap: A faulty gas cap is one of the reasons a check engine light

might turn on. A cap that is not tightly closed or one that is poorly sealed enables vapors to escape, which can trigger the light. Opening the gas cap and then resealing it tightly may help; otherwise, a replacement cap may be necessary.

2. Faulty sensor: Sometimes there is nothing wrong with the engine or other components, but the light sensor itself. The check engine light might come on because its sensor is corroded or not working properly.

3. Oxygen sensor failure: The oxygen sensor sends data to the vehicle’s computer, which it uses to create the right mix of air and fuel to enter the engine’s cylinders.

4. Ignition coils/spark plugs: A check engine light may come on to warn drivers it is time to replace spark plugs and/or ignition coils. According to DigitalTrends, ignition coils generate the electricity needed for spark plugs to ignite the fuel and air mix in the cylinders. Worn coils or fouled plugs can cause any number of issues, including engine misfire.

5. Catalytic converter issues: The catalytic convertor heats up hydrocarbons and other emissions so that they turn into carbon dioxide and water vapor to help protect the environment, offers AutoZone. The converter usually does not fail on its

6. Electronic powertrain controls: Vehicles are large computerized devices with an array of sensors and modules that run powertrains. Any issues with these sensors, networks or modules can trigger the check engine light.

Depending on the make and model of a vehicle, a check engine light may require less urgency than a flashing light. It always helps to consult with the owner’s manual to help determine issues. Automotive retail stores and mechanics can connect the car’s computer to diagnostic equipment that will issue a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that can serve as a starting point to address check engine light issues.

County Hall Corner: Joe Hamm – Quite a Man

By Larry Stout

the same number of constituents, but the geographical territories are

Ten

years ago, I was investigating joint municipal police forces as a township supervisor and went to Jersey Shore hoping to get some information. I met Joe Hamm, who was the borough manager and hoped to catch fifteen minutes of his time. Joe spent over an hour answering questions for no reason other than wanting to help me. Today he is PA State Representative Joe Hamm, and he is not just the same man — he is better. His commitment to his constituents at home and work in Harrisburg has made him one of the highest respected elected officials in the state.

This is not just my opinion. The American Conservation Union rate every legislator in the House and Senate in all 50 states every year. This is a blind rating; the elected officials do not know which pieces of legislation that ACU chooses in their eval-

uation. Joe Hamm ranked #1 in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate. This means that in the entire General Assembly of 50 Senators and 203 Representatives, Joe Hamm is the most conservative of them all.

And beyond that, Joe also presented a piece of legislation, Act 72 of 2022, which got signed into law during his first term. This literally never happens. Rookie Representatives are to be seen and not heard in Harrisburg. But for Joe Hamm, the EMS Bill he sponsored could not wait.

Volunteer fire companies were being required to have two EMTs answering calls when under COVID in 2020-21; it had been changed to one qualified driver and one EMT due to the lack of available personnel. During that time, not a single incident was recorded due to one EMT. There was no justification for changing, and Joe’s legislation locked it into law.

But it is out of his Montours-

ville office that Joe and his right-hand man, Erik Houser, do the nitty-gritty work of helping their constituents.

All 203 State Representatives have

widely different. Hamm’s district is currently the 5th largest territory in the state, but in December, it will be the 4th largest, 1,543 square miles. By way of comparison, the entire state of Rhode Island is 1,214 miles.

Throughout that territory are dozens of municipalities, and Joe Hamm wants them to know that he is there

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for them, in fact, fighting for them. His goal is to help the local people as he did back as a borough manager. He believes in a local government touch at the state level. Thus, Joe is everywhere in the county — township meetings, police stations, chamber events, fire companies, farm bureau meetings, conservation district meetings, church celebrations, community events such as local carnivals, and the larger events such as the Lycoming County Fair, Jersey Shore Town Meeting, etc. In these past 21 months of office of his first term, it seems that Joe Hamm was everywhere.

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In that time, Joe has had hundreds of people come across his path asking for some intervention, and no one gets turned away. Harrisburg bureaucrats get away with neglecting their responsibilities because they do not get called out on it. Joe Hamm finds a way to navigate the complexities of endless departments and officials to get to the right person who can solve the problems.

When asked if there was one in particular, both Joe and Erik quickly acknowledged a constituent that they will never forget. A man in Bastress Township had his property severely damaged due to stormwater coming off a state roadway. He contacted PennDOT, and they said they would look into it. That was SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO! The man had the same damage happen again and again and again in the following years, finally even taking out the foundation of his garage. For all those years, he continually tried to get PennDOT to look at the problem, but they did not even send anyone to look at the damage.

The man presented his dilemma to Joe Hamm, and he and Erik went to see the problem for themselves. Joe took pictures, met residents, and was ready to go to war. He immediately contacted PennDOT, and they politely told him that they would look into it in two weeks. Joe quickly corrected the official and told them that they would get on this problem ASAP because this poor man

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Christmas in a Store Near You

By Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

Frost

on the pumpkins, a cool nip in the air, and the mountains

dressed in their finest shades of crimson red, golden yellow, and vibrant orange means it’s that time of year. Time for Christmas!

jumpstart on Christmas began two weeks after Labor Day when Santa left cases of Christmas sweets at local convenience stores. Now shoppers can buy Reese’s Peanut Butter Christmas Trees along with their Flaming Hot Cheetos and Red Bull.

It was bad enough to find Christmas candy in the stores in mid-August but said candy was in the prime location on the counter right next to the cash register.

Rush, rush, rush! Hurry, hurry, hurry! Don’t enjoy the moment; instead, think three months down the road.

By the way, Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins were in stores before Labor Day.

Big box stores have always been several months ahead in time. Heavy winter coats while it’s still summer and swimming suits when there’s snow and ice outside.

I always find it amusing how one local big boxer pushes their

seasonal items. Light-up ghosts, goblins, and ghouls fill the shelves, while on the backside of the display is a selection of Christmas lights, ribbon, and plastic ornaments sitting next to the reduced garden rakes, charcoal, and pool toys.

Since the store puts its summer items on display in April and Christmas fills up December, that means the store has nine months of seasonal items for sale in one small section.

Rush, rush, rush!

Slow it down, for goodness’ sake! I can’t keep up; I still have some Easter candy in the fridge. (Unless you have 25 people living with you, never buy a fivepound white chocolate Easter bunny.)

Speaking of bunnies, last year, I stopped at a local drug store on Christmas Eve looking for Christmas candy, but all the good stuff was gone; I guess it was sold in September.

I turned to leave and saw something so strange it was funny. On one side of the aisle were holiday wrapping paper, Santa hats, and pina colada candy canes; on the other sat unopened cases of Valentine’s Day bears, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, and Reese’s Easter Eggs waiting to be on the shelves.

There was a holiday rush from long ago I wish could happen again — the

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Before Amazon and Walmart, the Lycoming Mall was a shopping mecca.

I remember Macy’s had towering Christmas trees on top of the perfume counters and colored lights strung all over. Inside the mall, holiday banners and twinkling lights hung from the ceiling while Santa’s house in center court shimmered with ice and snow. Amongst this explosion of Christmas décor were hundreds of kids waiting in line. They were not there to see Santa; they were trick-ortreating! Seeing witches and werewolves strolling past snowmen and toy soldiers

in front of Santa’s abode was truly bizarre and a statement to retail marketing.

Stack it high, sell it cheap, and move on to the next holiday four months away.

If only stores could follow Nordstrom’s blueprint for the holiday. The Seattle-based department store does not hang one snowflake or decorate a tree until after Thanksgiving.

And each year, Nordstrom has the same answer when asked why they wait on decking the halls.

They say, “we like the idea of celebrating one holiday at a time.”

Sounds like a good idea.

UPMC Physicians: Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery

By John Bailey, M.D. Surgeon, UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Kyle Hubler, D.O. Surgeon, UPMC Orthopaedic Care

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Ronald Disimone, M.D. Surgeon, UPMC Orthopaedic Care

As

you grow older, you may find that your knees are starting to hurt. While joint pain is not uncommon, it can begin to interfere with one’s quality of life if the knee pain continues to progress. If left untreated, it may result in the need for a knee replacement surgery.

Having any type of surgery is a little scary. You worry about scarring and how long it takes to recover, especially when you’re considering surgeries that affect your mobility and joints like a total knee replacement. Knee replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain and restore joint mobility. It involves removal of damaged bone and cartilage from the shinbone, thighbone, and kneecap. The joint is replaced artificially with materials constructed of plastics, polymers, and metal alloys. Almost 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year.

While there are multiple options for surgery, many patients are opting for as minimally invasive

The goal of robotic surgery is to provide less invasive and traumatic surgery with greater precision which encourages less scarring, less pain, less blood loss, and the potential for fewer complications and a faster recovery.

During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm to execute the predetermined surgical plan in the bone preparation and positioning of the implant. The technology allows dynamic positioning of joint implants to match the patient’s unique ligament balance before the first cut is made which helps surgeons to achieve the exact right position to place them. This is done through real-time aid to the surgeon via an infrared camera and optical trackers ensuring a highly accurate and precise knee replacement.

This approach often results in increased confidence in knee performance postsurgery and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. Studies have shown that robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery leads to greater accuracy of implant position compared to other joint replacement procedures.

Post-Surgical Care

After your surgery, your doctor may

medication to manage your pain which may include a combination of anti-inflammatories, nerve medications, and a narcotic if necessary. Movement is critical post-surgery, so patients are asked to exercise their leg, foot, and ankle to increase blood flow and decrease chances of developing blood clots and are also prescribed physical therapy as well as a blood thinner for three to four weeks after surgery to ensure the best chances of restoring mobility long-term. Follow-up visits are also scheduled so that the surgeon can ensure the wound and joint are healing appropriately and make any adjustments to the recovery plan as needed.

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The Roving Sportsman… Do All the Right Things

By Jon Pries

Weare rapidly approaching the second week of the initial Pennsylvania statewide archery season, which runs until November 18 this year. Additional archery, muzzleloader, special firearms, regular firearms, flintlock, and extended firearms seasons throughout the state give hunters ample opportunities to “bring home the venison” this year. Along the way, there are several important steps to follow to ensure that the deer you take will provide some mouth-watering meals for family and friends.

Take the right shot:

It all starts with shot placement, and that begins with a trip to the range. Certainly, by now, any bowhunter has put in hours of practice before the season even began, but for rifle hunters, sighting in your rifle and verifying that it is still on from its use last season is a necessity to ensure a clean and ethical shot on any animal. A 3-shot group at 50 yards for an open-sighted rifle to be used in brushy woods or a 3-shot

group at 100 yards for a scoped rifle that will be shot in a more open setting will go a long way to being confident in your equipment and making a perfect shot placement.

Once your equipment has been verified and you are headed into the woods, it’s time to focus on being an ethical and respectful hunter. Be patient and try to wait for a clean shot at the animal when it is stopped, and provides a clear shot at the vitals. Avoid a running shot where you have the risk of either a miss or, worse yet, making a shot that misses the vital areas of the deer that will provide a quick and clean kill. If a deer is not killed quickly, adrenalin begins to stream through its veins to aid the animal in its escape, and too much adrenalin can actually impart an undesirable taste in the meat. Hold out for a shot when the deer is either walking very slowly or even better – stopped and providing an open broadside shot.

Proper eld care:

The next critical step to ensure good quality meat is to field dress the animal as quickly as possible. Opening the body cavity and removing the entrails

will allow the carcass to begin cooling

quickly as possible. However, if you now need to transport the deer to another location for butchering, you run the risk of getting dirt and debris on some of the meat.

Thus, if you can, it might be best to move the entire animal to the butchering location and then remove the entrails to begin processing the deer. Next, remove the hide as soon as possible. Yes, I know some hunters who will leave the hide on for several days to let the carcass “age,” but most experienced hunters will agree that removing the hide quickly lets the carcass cool down more rapidly.

Maximize the use of the meat:

Whether you process the deer yourself or have a local butcher do the work, make sure it is done in such a way as to maximize the quality of the meat that is yielded from the numerous cuts that can be made. As with most animals, the tenderest meat is that in the backstrap or the inner tenderloins. The tenderloins are small, but the backstraps are large enough to cut into two or three parts for slow cooking over a wood fire or cut into 1 – 1 ¼ inch filets and pan-fried in good quality butter. Hindquarters yield either steaks or roasts, and the neck can be slow-cooked as a very tender roast.

Shoulder meat is often best used as burger, along with any other trimmings that you have.

Don’t overcook the meat:

The final step in assuring tender and tasty table fare is the proper cooking of the meat. A good quality steak should be cooked to medium rare and allowed to “rest” after cooking before being placed on the plate. Cooking a steak or a large piece of the backstrap over a wood fire will yield an excellent flavor, and the meat will be very tender, needing only a bit of salt and pepper during the cooking for seasoning. Roasts turn out best when slow-cooked in a crockpot with root vegetables, allowing the flavors to blend during the several hours of cooking.

Venison burger can be used in soups, casseroles, and when making meatloaf. Finally, if you cube the venison into 1” pieces and can it through a water bath process or by using a pressure cooker, the meat is extremely tender and can be used in stews or as venison stroganoff.

Each of these steps is critical, and if followed, will assure a delicious and healthy (free range, organic, nonGMO) meal for family and friends to enjoy!

Stand Hunting Versus Still Hunting

With

the archery season well underway, it’s a pretty safe bet there are a good number of treestands that are occupied by archery enthusiasts, and for good reason — it’s a proven approach for taking a deer, especially with a bow.

Archery hunting from the more permanent type of ladder stands or climbing treestands offer some definite advantages since bow hunting requires more movement and the added elevation helps conceal that movement.

Of course, another big advantage is the added height may also help to keep human scent away from your potential target. As all serious archery hunters know, there are other precautions that need to be taken as well, such as eliminating human scent as much as possible in your clothing and using whatever scents are legal to hide the human scent.

By the way, hunting from elevated stands is not just an archery thing since, come gun season, there will also be a good number of hunters perched in some type of elevated stand. Being able to hunt from an elevated position is definitely a lot easier and more efficient these days with the wide range of different types of treestands that are available.

A lot of gun hunters have opted for the freestanding, enclosed stands with seating, shelves, and adjustable windows all the way around. I’ll have to admit, on a cold, rainy day or in the middle of a snowstorm, that would make a hunt a lot more enjoyable.

For those of us who have been involved in the archery hunting scene for a good number of years, when we look at what’s available to us today versus what we had to work with back in the 60s and 70s, it sometimes brings a little chuckle. Like a lot of others, in my early archery hunting years, I often climbed a tree with sufficient limbs and a limb or two to sit or stand on; I pulled my bow up with a rope, and I was all set for an evening’s hunt. I remember one such hunt when shortly after I got situated in my “stand,” a six-point buck walked right under my location, and I had my deer. I actually managed to take several deer from those make-shift treestands, albeit I sometimes got more sophisticated by adding a wooden plank and some wooden climbing rungs to the stand.

Certainly, hunting from a treestand has become a pretty standard approach these days, and for good reason-it’s effective, especially for those of us who hunt with the old standard compound bow. That being said, though, I’ll have to admit that I have also had some reasonable success still hunting, especially when hunting deer

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with a gun. Still, hunting is moving very slowly and quietly through the woods with frequent stops. The key is slowly and quietly; It may take me an hour or more to move a hundred yards or less. I have often used this approach, especially when I’m hunting in new territory; it gives me a chance to scout out an area where I have never been before, and if I find what looks like a promising spot, I hold up for a time.

I remember well one such still hunting episode when I went to Montana on an elk hunt; this was before cell phones and all the gadgets that come with them. I was alone most of the time I hunted, and I was a couple of miles back in the mountains; a topographical map and a compass was my guide. I suspect most people under thirty have no idea what a topographical map is,

and they may not be too familiar with a compass either. On the second day of the hunt, while still hunting a ridge, I came upon a bull elk. The elk stood up about 50 yards away, but because I was moving so slowly and quietly, it wasn’t spooked.

I dropped the nice six point with my 308 Winchester. Years later, I drew an elk tag for a Pennsylvania bull elk, and again on day two of the hunt, while still hunting near a ridge top, I caught a glimpse of a bull elk just above me. I added a nice eight-by-eight to my collection.

Well, it’s a pretty safe bet I’ll be perched in a stand somewhere later this month, but I may sneak in a little still hunting as well; I’d be happy either way.

Heads Up

It

was a normal football Friday night as I took my spot in the press box for another game of statistical coverage. What wasn’t normal was the operator of the game film camera standing next to me.

The young man behind the camera was a member of the school’s football team. Inquiring as to why he was in the press box rather than on the field, he told me he had taken a hit to the head the week previous and was now in concussion protocol. A week later, the same player was still watching from the sidelines. Although he was anxious to get back to game action, cooler heads were prevailing as educated cautions were taking place to make sure all effects of the head injury had cleared.

Decades ago, someone who had their ‘bell rung’ would be hurried back to action, especially if he/she was an important member of the team’s success. Thankfully, that is not the case these days, as even the hint of a concussion limits a player’s return to play until all the established screening processes have been successfully completed.

Scholastic coaches are required to take annual training each season to fully identify and understand the

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potential seriousness of head injuries to their players. Players undergo a base test before each season that is used as a guide to help determine a player’s cognitive status when situations of a head injury occur. Athletic trainers are diligent in their duties and have the final say regarding an athlete’s return to play.

A few weeks ago, these concussion precautions came to mind when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s head hit the ground hard. Following a brief medical evaluation, he returned to the game and led his team to a victory. Four days later, on a Thursday night game in Cincinnati, he took another hard hit and was taken from the field on a stretcher.

His return to that Sunday afternoon game was met with widespread skepticism, as was the explanation given for his return. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told the media that “his legs got wobbly because his back was loose,” the same response Tagovailoa had given in his post-game press conference.

As reported by Albert Samaha of BuzzFeed News, “Chris Nowinski, a former college football player and founder of the advocacy group the

Concussion Legacy Foundation, called on the Dolphins to keep Tagovailoa out of the next Dolphins game four days later.

“If Tua takes the field in that game, it’s a massive step back for concussion care in the NFL. If he has a second concussion that destroys his season or career, everyone involved will be sued and should lose their jobs, coaches included. We all saw it. Even they must know this isn’t right.”

But the game must go on, and Tagovailoa did indeed play that Thursday night in Cincinnati. During that game, Tagovailoa was thrown to the ground attempting to pass and again hit his head hard.

“A camera close-up captured the terrifying sight that followed: His body seized up, arms bent stiff, and fingers flexed and twisted in what medical professionals call a ‘fencing response,’ a sign of a brain injury.

“What happened to Tagovailoa seems to have violated the tacit agreement that upholds the sport’s tenuous place as America’s national pastime, an unspoken acknowledgment that while football’s danger can never be eliminated, viewers can at least trust that the most extreme risks have been mitigated.

“In 2011, thousands of retired players filed a class action lawsuit claiming the NFL was responsible for their brain injuries – the two sides reaching a $765 million settlement. Youth participation then declined for the first time in history as more parents sought to keep their kids

out of the game. A growing number of players, including a few stars, announced early retirements citing concerns over health risks. But the sport withstood those years of reckoning, and today it remains as popular as it’s ever been and has grown more profitable.

“The NFL’s response to concerns over head injuries has helped it regain lost ground by showing a capacity to evolve beyond its traditional standards for violence. New rules have been adopted to reduce the game’s most brutal collisions.

An independent third-party physician has been authorized to issue a diagnosis, rather than the team doctors, who had previously been in charge of the decision and might feel the pressure to keep a player in the game.”

It is unclear if all the proper protocols were followed regarding the two head injuries in four days suffered by Tagovailoa. What has been drawn to question in allowing him to compete is whether the current standards are strict enough to prevent players from facing unnecessary danger when returning from a previous injury.

Thankfully, local high school football is not the NFL. In this reporter’s view, overconcern has trumped any temptation to rush a player back from injury, particularly in the case of head injuries. We can appreciate the norms are shifting and that a head injury now draws a more urgent concern that was once reserved only for broken bones and torn ligaments.

Branson

Iam

very thankful for all of my part-time gigs. It gives me the opportunity to come in contact with so many great kids. Whether it’s coaching, broadcasting, or writing a note — I have made several new friends.

This week’s column features a young man I have known for quite some time. I went to school with his parents, and I would call his pops one of my good chums. Royce Eyer was an NCAA D3 Champion for Lycoming College. He was a stud. I am so glad his son decided to hang up his singlet and pursue other sports.

Branson Eyer excels at everything he does. My young friend has been in the spotlight since day one. He is a great kid who always puts his team first. Branson doesn’t care about individual accolades and only gets satisfaction when his Muncy Indians

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prevail. They have had an incredible run. Branson is a true three-sport athlete and a tremendous student as well. Branson is currently 4th in his class. That is so impressive. More so than all of his accomplishments in football, basketball, and baseball.

“Branson is an outstanding player and a tremendous leader, too,” local guru Chris Masse said.

“A four-year starter in every sport. I still remember his first district final as a freshman against Canton. He led Muncy on a game-winning drive as a 15-year-old kid. Nothing seems to rattle him.”

Eyer is one of the area’s top quarterbacks. Muncy is off to a great 6-0 start. Branson threw for 207 yards and 2 TDs in a big 2114 over South Side. He is having a solid senior season. Branson always leads by example. It doesn’t matter the sport. He is the man. Good luck

trying to find anyone who works like him.

“Branson is a SILENT ASSASSIN,” hoops Coach Jason Greesh explained.

“He is a four-year starter and a threeyear captain. Branson could care less about getting his. He takes great pride in his defense and was named the Mid Penn’s very best. Branson could easily score 20 points a game. But he understands his role and will constantly guard our opponent’s top player.”

Branson Eyer is very well-spoken,

and I am so proud. He excels in everything. Branson plays them all.

He doesn’t focus on just one sport.

He isn’t too concerned about playing at the next level. If it happens. Great. Branson wants to get out of town.

He is currently looking at some big schools down south. I think he will be quite alright.

“Branson is going to be successful in whatever he decides,” Greesh continued. “He works just as hard in the classroom as he does on the field. Branson remains humble and always puts the team first. He is a terrific

teammate. Again, he gets more satisfaction about the win instead of complaining about only scoring 2 points.”

I enjoy getting to know these youngsters with all of these part-time gigs. Okay. I will miss talking trash to Branson before our hoops games.

Eyer is a great kid, and it has been fun to see him grow. Not only on the field, court, or diamond. Branson Eyer is an exceptional student and an extraordinary lad. I am incredibly thankful that he and I are friends. Cheers.

PETS KITTENS

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EVENTS

YARD SALES

YARD SALE Thursday & Friday, October 13th & 14th, 8am. 45 Rovenolt Drive, Outside Watsontown. 167904

HUGE YARD SALE. Glassware, Jewelry, Tools, Dolls And Christmas Decorations. 3100 Hillside Ave, Newberry. Fri. 10/14 & Sat 10/15. 167743

POMSKY PUPPIES. Cute And Playful. $600.00. 570547-6409. 167900

TRI-COLORED SHELTIE/BORDER COLLIE Cross Male Puppies. Ready Now. Vet Checked And Dewormed. $150.00. 570-5021834. 167497

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SUNDAY

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE. Girl’s Pink & White Desk, Dresser & Nightstand. Barbie House, Clothes, Home Décor & More. Fri. & Sat. 10/14 & 10/15, 8-5pm. 2414 Reed St., Williamsport. 167745

RUMMAGE SALE

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PUBLIC SALE

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ESTATE SALE

GENERAL MERCH.

CHURCH SERVICES

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SCOOTER

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HEALTHCARE

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CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad Street

Montoursville, PA

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

“Member of Certified Ap praisers Guild of America” Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

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LYCOMING COLLEGE IS HIRING!

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 31 states and territories and 15 countries comprises a student body that is 35 percent domestic students of color or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 40+ academic programs. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.

WHAT WE OFFER!

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package for eligible full-time employees that include:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with the option of 100% premium coverage for the employee and 70% coverage for eligible dependents

• Retirement contributions where eligible employees receive a guaranteed 3% contribution from the College and receive a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions, up to 6%, for a total maximum retirement contribution from the College of 9%

• Tuition Benefit packages available after 90 days of employment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Excellent Paid Time off / Holiday package

HOW DO I JOIN THE WARRIOR TEAM?

Apply directly online for any of our open positions. Current fulltime openings include Annual Giving Offi cer, Assistant Director of Admissions / Admissions Counselor, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Dean of the College, Project Director to Reduce Sexual Assault, and a Student Persistence and Success Fellow.

Not available for a full-time job but still want to a member of the Warrior Staff? Check out our part-time openings: Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Communications Officer, and Custodians.

Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!

We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

BY GONE ANTIQUES

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SEEKING

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CONTRACTOR WANT

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EMPLOYMENT

MONTOURSVILLE

AREA SCHOOL DIS

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CARPENTERS, DRY

WALLERS AND LABOR

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PLUMBINGMASTERS IS

LOOKING for HVAC Tech nicians and Helpers with expe rience in servicing and install ing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holi day’s, medical benefits and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: Plumb ingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@ verizon.net or call 570-3231983. 167916

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, & TILE FLOOR CLEAN ING 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 INQUI RIES ONLY 570-337-4804

BUSINESS SERVICES

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MACHINE OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE POSITIONS

Wages are $18.98+ to $23.02+ per hour

Industrial Machine Operators, Electricians, Millwrights & Machinist

Physical requirements include but are not limited to: li and maneuver up to 75lbs, stand, walk, bend for long periods up to full shi s.

CARPENTERS

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FARMING

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NOW HIRING! PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

Lycoming Housing Authority is seeking a highly motivated, customer service oriented, and experienced maintenance technician to join our team. Responsibilities include a wide variety of technical duties such as painting, cleaning, drywall repair, minor electrical work, plumbing and other duties for the purpose of maintaining or remodeling residential units and common areas. On a rotating basis, 24-hour on-call. Minimum starting wage at $17.19 and hour.

The Housing Authority offers an excellent benefit package to include a 100% company funded retirement plan, health benefits, 12 paid holidays, and vacation time available immediately.

Qualifications include:

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and fully insurable driving record

Applicant must be able to provide Act 33 and 34 Clearances prior to hire.

Applicant will be required to submit to a drug test.

Interested parties should submit a resume or complete an application at the administrative offices at 1941 Lincoln Drive, Williamsport.

Lycoming Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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REAL ESTATE

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ROOMSSTORAGE FOR RENTCEMETERY LOTS

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ROOMSSTORAGE FOR APARTMENTSRENT

BROAD ST. SCHOOL

APTS. Jersey Shore Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Apart ment, $893 / Month. 62 yrs. of age and older facility. All utilities included! Central Air, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Mi crowave, DW, Refrigerator, Gas Stove. On-site Laundry available. Entire Building El evator Accessible. 24-HR Emergency Maintenance. 24-HR Secured Building. $99 Security Deposit. Questions? Tour? Call Andy @ 570-6016818. 167903

DOWNTOWN 1 & 2 BED ROOM Completely Fur nished Luxury Apartments. Roof Top Patio Decks, Spiral Staircase, Big Screen TVs, All Linens And Parking Included. 3 Month Lease, $1,000.00 A Month 570-916-3309

-WILLIAMSPORTGRACE STREET- RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECU RITY DEPOSIT PAID IN FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS. NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 62 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FED ERAL PROGRAM RE QUIREMENTS. W/W CAR PET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELE PHONE AND CABLE. SEC TION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-7353068, TDD 711. THIS IN STITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 167907

FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS.

W/ 2 APTS. DESIGNED TO ACCOM. NEEDS OF A WHEELCHAIR. RENT IN CLUDES UTILITIES. MUST BE 62 YRS. OR OLDER & MEET FEDERAL PRO GRAM REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 8 ACCEPTED.

FOR INFO. CALL 1-800-7353068. OR 570-322-2444. TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 167908

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ER STREET MANOR - 1 BRM. APTS. AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 55 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM RE

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95. CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570326-9322

VANS

HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 Rated Good. LED Head Lamps. Inspected. 187K Miles. $3,500.00. Call 570323-2109. 167525

VEHICLES WANTED

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMill er1965@yahoo.com . M11

-WILLIAMSPORT - LINN STREET MANOR - RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECU RITY DEPOSIT PAID IN

QUIREMENTS. W/W CAR PET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELE PHONE AND CABLE. SEC TION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-7353068, TDD 711. THIS IN STITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 167909

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign mod els. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717577-8206 KRMiller1965@ yahoo.com . M11

DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398. C11

ATTENTION!

STORAGE UNITS 10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 167518

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. 167519

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