Webb Weekly January 25, 2023

Twenty Years in the Books... and Moving Right Along

It is great to see my Dad’s picture back on page 2. Beginning with his words “Hello Lycoming County,” the Webb Weekly was launched two decades ago this week. As I read his rst column below and looked through the issues from over the years, it brought back a lot of memories. Many made me smile, laugh, or very proud of what has been accomplished by so many over the years. Some made me appreciate how much the publication has improved, and a few made me think about those that have le us and how important all have been to this journey.

I remember it like it was yesterday when my Father and I rst discussed the business plan for what has become the Webb Weekly. If you missed it on the cover, Webb Communications featuring Super Bowl XXXVII was what it looked like coming out of the gate. I must say we’ve come a long way since then.

My Dad was with us for nearly the rst decade of the publication until he le us on October 25, 2012. It is hard to believe he has been gone that long. ere are still mornings as I’m waking up; the thought of having co ee or ask-

ing him a question or maybe lling him in on something his grandsons did are in my subconscious. I’m sure those of you that have lost a parent or loved one understand and have experienced the same thing.

I have some advice for folks at this point; we are all day to day, make sure you take the time to have that cup of co ee, conversation, or spend time with a loved one. You never know when your time or theirs may be up.

My Father and my relationship was far from perfect, and we o en did not agree. I’m sure many of you that work within a family business understand it’s not always easy combining business with family. e truth is family-owned and operated businesses are very challenging and getting tougher each and every day due to the world we live in. Please, do not allow what happens at work to a ect your family.

I’m so very blessed that my Father and I had time as he grew older to appreciate what we meant to each other. I must add here I am grateful for my stepmother, Carol, for providing motherly love and being a bu er between my Dad and

Hello Lycoming County ...

By James A. Webb

It’s a great day with a lot of new things happening here at Webb Communications.

First is the launching of a county-wide, weekly newspaper that will go to 50,000 residences in the county each week. e publication is one intended to be “by the people” of Lycoming County and “for the people” of Lycoming County.

We live in what is the most beautiful and inspiring area of any place in the USA. We are a very family-oriented group of small towns and businesses that still believe in the value of family life, hard work, and a dedication to the American way. In today’s world of liberal media and newspapers that focus only on making money to serve a corporate owner, the purpose of the local newspaper has long been

forgotten.

e demise of the locally-owned and family-operated newspaper has occurred at a rapid rate over the past two or three decades. To relinquish our constitutional right of free speech to a handful of corporate newspapers was not the goal of our founding fathers.

At the same time not many people really have an opportunity to do something about it other than to acquiesce and go along with the distant corporate giants. At Webb Communications we may not be a corporate giant, but we believe we can make a di erence. Our weekly publication, which will be in your mail every Wednesday, will be t for the entire family and will have articles of interest about Lycoming County. We want to include items the people of Lycoming County would like to see. We want people in Lycoming County who have an

me. She always tried to keep things in perspective and did her best to keep business discussions away from the family table.

As I read my Dad’s rst column, it is amazing how true we have stayed to the vision of what our publication should be about. I see why so many people tell me my Father and I write very similarly. I never set out to be a writer, and I take this as a great compliment.

e Webb Weekly of today now goes to 58,000 homes which includes the edges of bordering counties. e publication, along with all our advertisers, can be found at webbweekly.com; this includes archives of the past and present, as well as the obituaries for those that le us. Along the way, we have added social media to promote the businesses that advertise within our pages as well as the publication and what’s going on at Webb Weekly. And, of course, all of this is at no charge to the reader.

I would love to get Dad’s take on Webb Weekly Live and our broadcasting of local sporting events. I am positive if he was here, his voice would be heard calling the games. He was passionate about sports.

In closing things out, a heartfelt thank

you to you, the reader, for welcoming us into your home every week. It is through your support of the publication and our advertisers that make it all possible. ere has never been a more important time in American history to buy from local businesses and support your local economy.

A tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American Flag on the side, to all our advertising clients. Many have been with us since the very beginning. My sta and I will always give you our best. We are honored by your trust and for choosing us to promote your business. And most importantly, I thank God for the blessings of my family, sta , and all that have contributed. ey have truly made it all possible.

If you have anything you would like to see in the paper or would like to talk about, my contact information is always on page 4.

God Bless America.

interest to help in producing our local newspaper. Here in Lycoming County, we have so many things of which to be proud and a desire to make the positive things part of our public record and heritage.

e internet has become a part of our American culture. Webb Communications will provide a presence on the internet for our advertisers through the most popular portal in North Central Pennsylvania, Williamsport OnLine. com. Small business in Lycoming County will now be able to reach literally thousands of potential customers. We will marry the best of both worlds; the local family-owned newspaper with the latest technology of today’s computer lifestyle.

Webb Communications is located at One Maynard Street. We print and mail publications for many large organizations across the country such as the Association of the United States Army. Our facility includes the most advanced electronic pre-press, printing, and mailing systems in the industry. Most people are surprised to learn we do so much mailing that a post o ce sub-station exists within our building.

We enjoy having both groups and individuals tour our facility and most nd it exciting and interesting. If you would like to tour our facility, please call for the next date and time that a tour is planned.

Please feel free to send us any ideas or interests you have which you would like to see in the weekly publication. As events unfold and new phases commence, we will share with everyone both news about the publication as well as Williamsport OnLine.com.

Jim Webb Jr.

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Editor… Happy Anniversary!

January 22, 2003, we published the first issue of Webb Weekly. As you can see on the cover, our cover story that was about the upcoming Super Bowl.

Man, have we covered a lot since then. Going back through and looking at past issues this week has been a trip, to say the least. The people, places, events, and more that we have covered over the years are impressive.

I am so proud to be a part of an organization that cares so much about the people and places in our community.

So, in honor of our 20th Anniversary, here are some stories that stuck out to me each year. You may remember others; these were the ones that stood out to me as I flipped through the old issues.

2003 – I know you would expect me to say that our first issue was the highlight of 2003, and it was special for sure, but I actually have a funny (now) story about an article that ran in the May 28th edition. See, back then, the executive chef at the Williamsport Country Club, Roger Fink, used to provide recipes for the paper. At the time, I was basically our ‘staff photographer.’ I would go each week and photograph whatever recipe was going to be published the following week, and Roger was always kind enough to box up the food for me to take with me. One particular week he made Spider Maki or soft-shelled crab sushi. I had never had sushi before but was willing to try it. I ate

it that day for lunch and even tried the weird green spicy stuff — which I would later figure out was wasabi. It turns out I am very allergic to wasabi. I ended up suffering the whole weekend, dosing myself with Benadryl until I could get to the doctor on Monday! It was crazy! My whole face swelled up like a blowfish! I learned a valuable lesson, but I still love sushi to this day — I just say no thanks to the wasabi! 2004 – It wasn’t a particular story that caught my attention, just some things that I noticed. The first is the price of everything! It’s crazy what a difference 20 years can make! Imagine buying a new Ram 1500 for less than $30k! Or buy an entire living room set for less than $500! Insanity!

The other interesting part of 2004 was the transition Webb Weekly itself made. It was the year that Mike Rafferty took over as editor, and we really found our look and design that year. Mr. Webb found his home on page 2; the sports, outdoors, and classifieds all made their way to their current home at the end of the paper, and we also started the consistent use of headshots for our columnists. We’ve made tweaks and adjustments since then, but for the most part, we are holding true to that aesthetic. I was lucky to learn a TON from Mike, and I still carry a lot of that information with me today and

am thankful for it!

2005 – March 23rd brought us a cover story about Nessie Whaley. Minister, businesswoman, speaker, fisherwoman, and more, Mrs. Whaley was breaking gender stereotypes and doing whatever made her happy before it was cool. Plus, her hats were amazing!

2006 – Ahhh, yes. 2006. March 29, 2006, brought us what is probably the most popular Webb Weekly article to have ever been printed. Yes, I am talking about that famous April Fool’s joke that had folks thinking there really was a shark caught in the Susquehanna. Brought to you courtesy of China Neal and Ken Hunter, I still hear about this story today, and I’m fairly sure Helmrich’s is still getting phone calls.

2007 – The issue date was October 31, 2007, but the adventure had happened the week before. One of my favorite articles that I have written for the paper was when I got to be a ‘firefighter’ for a day. The Williamsport Bureau of Fire invited local politicians and members of the media to a day-long event where we got to learn CPR, how to use the jaws of life, and the use of other safety equipment. It finally culminated in actually being able to go into a controlled ‘burning building’ in full turnout gear to put out a fire.

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In April of 2008, Gerry Ayer answered the question, ‘What if G, had a Million Dollars,’ he concluded that he would need at least a billion dollars. I can’t imagine he ever thought that the Powerball would actually hit that number! He also was kind enough to include several quotes from one of my favorite Bare Naked Ladies songs! (Haven’t you always wanted a monkey?)

2009 – On February 11, 2009, we celebrated Loyalsock Athletic Director and (West Branch and PA Hall of Fame member) Coach Ron ‘CI’ Insinger’s 700th basketball

win. We would later go on to celebrate his 800th win and his selection to the PA State Hall of Fame. We’ve also celebrated his 900th win and his 1,000th. I also discovered that this year will be the 50th year of CI’s famous basketball camp!

2010 – One of the more surprising Webb Weekly pieces appeared on the cover of the February 24, 2010 edition. This piece, written by Karen Shaffer, discussed the emerging (and now ongoing) problem of female bullies. Nicknamed “Lip Gloss Bullies,” Karen discussed the non-violent but equally damaging ways girls bully each other in a world fueled by online victimization and

verbal threats.

2011 – July 29, 2011, Saw Ken Hunter foreshadowing the future. That week he wrote an article featuring then-18-year-old ‘Top Gun’ Morgan Craft. The third to last sentence noted that Craft’s ultimate goal was to represent the US in the Olympics. In 2016 Morgan, along with fellow Sullivan County Native Josh Richmond, would head to Rio to compete in the Summer Olympic Games.

2012 – There is not much more to say about 2012 than this is the year we lost Mr. Webb. He was the patriarch of our Webb Weekly family, and we miss him dearly. We are all thankful for the opportunity he gave us with the paper, and we all do our best to make him proud each and every week.

2013 – We were a little late, but February 27, 2013, brought us our 10th Anniversary special. Much like this issue, it was filled with memories and nice words from our advertisers.

This was also the year that Mike Rafferty retired. I was fortunate enough to take what I had spent years learning from Raff and take over at Editor. Hopefully, I’m doing him justice.

2014 – March 19, 2014, kicked off our series of stories on the heroin epidemic in our area. We talked about the issue with several local experts, including police officers, the DA, the coroner, the mayor, local judges, and more. Each gave a unique perspective on the problem, and each had solutions that would hopefully stem the flow of heroin into the area. Unfortunately, the heroin issue is still rampant in the

county and surrounding areas today. Still, hopefully, we can continue to work together as a community, city, state, and country to stop heroin.

2015 & 2016 – I am going to cheat a little bit here and cover two years with one extended story. In July 2015, Jimmy set out to save Chief Woapalanne, beloved protector of Brandon Park. See, Chief ‘Knock-a-Homer,’ as Jimmy likes to call him, had deteriorated to the point of being dangerous and had been removed from his post at the top of the park. Jimmy knew he had to do something and started a looooong chain of phone calls to save the Chief. Thanks to his connections and the hard work of Brian Flynn and Dave Stably from Penn College, along with assistance from everyone from Vince Matteo, Bill Nichols, and more, the Chief was able to be restored and find a new, permanent home behind the new Trade and Transit Center downtown. We featured the Chief’s big reveal on September 14, 2016, cover. Since I have the opportunity and I’m saving myself a year, let me go ahead and add this. I have heard some complaints about the Chief’s location. Given, his location may not be as prominent as it once was, but remember a couple of things. One, he is safe and protected from the elements and easily accessible to anyone who wants to see him. Two, given that the alternative for the Chief was a literal woodchipper, I think we should all be thankful for the hard work volunteered by all to make sure we still have this amazing piece of art history in our city.

2017 – Since by now we all know that I

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“I recently had to move out of my own home after 60 years. My granddaughter worked with Virla in the past and knew that Nippenose Valley Village would be the perfect place for me. It did not take long to adjust due to all the amazing people here. The workers are so attentive and professional. Every resident is very kind and welcoming. The food is delicious and the cook comes out and talks to me. I love shopping at the mini store and going to the beauty salon every week. I spend my time getting books from the library and exercising with Jane. I truly enjoy living here!”

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to tout all of the things that are happening in our great area, I think my favorite pieces of 2017 were the back-to-back April 26th/May 3rd issues covering the histories, presents, and futures of the Pajama Factory and First Friday in the City. There is so much art, culture, music, and fun to be had at both, and it was nice to be able to give each the recognition they deserve.

2018 – Back on the local sports scene, you can’t mention 2018 without mentioning Alize Johnson. 2018 was the year he realized his NBA aspirations. Since then, he’s done a lot for our community, especially when it comes to young athletes. Whether it’s keeping kids geared up or installing basketball courts for local kids, he’s done a lot of good for the young set in Williamsport.

2019 – As mentioned earlier, 2019 brought us Ron ‘CI’ Insinger’s 1000th win! What an incredible career CI has had. I’m happy that we were able to help celebrate each milestone along the way!

2020 – What else can you say about 2020, other than COVID? I am incredibly proud of our work to try and support as many local businesses as possible. And to provide as much information about the whats, whens, and hows regarding the ever-changing environment surrounding the pandemic.

2021 – I absolutely love to celebrate the amazing kids in our area that are doing things to help our community, and the March 31st edition brought us one of those great stories. Noah Kriger is on a mission to clean up our community, and we got the

share the story of Noah’s first Earth Day clean-up.

2022 – June of 2022 brought us one of the most exciting sports stories our area has seen. The Montgomery High School girls’ softball team brought home a State Championship! This was huge for Montgomery as it was the school’s very first state championship.

As you can see, we have covered a lot of ground over the years, and we continue to do our best to bring you all of the things that are happening in the area and the fantastic people who live here.

While we reflect on the past of Webb Weekly, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the members of the Webb Weekly family we have lost through the years. Of course, our founder Jim Webb Sr., Louise Ulmer, Rosemary Neidig, Tom Paternostro, Gerry Ayers, Tony Cillo, Jeff Federowicz, and Bill Byham were all welcome contributors to Webb through the years. They each offered a unique voice to paper. We appreciate all that they did for the paper and will always consider them Webb Weekly Family.

Thank you to our readers and advertisers for sticking with us through the years and always supporting us.

I also want to say a huge thank you to Jimmy. I would certainly not be where I am today without his support, and the paper’s continued success has been achieved through Jimmy’s hard work, and dedication, and his unending belief in the possibilities of Webb Weekly

Here’s to 20 years of Webb Weekly, and here’s to 50 more.

Remembering 20 Years of My Webb Weekly Stories with Pride

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Icould scarcely have imagined that 20 years after writing my first story for Webb Weekly, I would now be looking back at my stories and that it would still be something that people continue to receive and enjoy today. It gives me a great sense of pride and satisfaction to have been a part of these 20 years, and I hope to continue to grow with it into the future. I could never have imagined the Webb Weekly experience that has been such a positive part of my life would still be going after all of these years.

The founder and publisher of Webb Weekly the late Jim Webb Sr. inaugurated this paper in January 2003; his reason and philosophy for doing so could just as easily be summarized as the same as that expressed by Dietrick Lamade, founder of the GRIT for his new publication when it started. “Let us avoid printing those things that are calculated to distort the minds of our readers and make them feel at odds with the world. Let us do nothing that will encourage fear, worry, temptation, and other forms of human weakness. Let us make every issue ring with the joy bells of life. Let us give the readers courage and strength for their daily tasks, and let us try to bring happy thoughts, good cheer, and contentment in their hearts.”

Jim Webb said that he always wanted to

start a weekly newspaper that would have many of the same positive qualities as the Sunday GRIT

“I believe in this country we have gotten away from the local, family-owned newspapers that were more finely attuned to the needs of the local community,” Webb once said. “I think that we have largely succeeded in bringing the homey quality of paper like GRIT back to life that celebrates the accomplishment, hopes, and triumphs of people as well as putting out a publication that is good for people of all interests.”

Jim Webb Sr., and now his son, Jim Jr., have provided me with a wonderful opportunity to share my writing skills with the people of this area, and for this, I am very grateful. I have had the pleasure of working with some excellent editors at Webb from Robin Van Auken to Mike Rafferty to now Stephanie Turi Nordstrom. They have afforded me a wide berth to write about various interesting people and events.

As many of you might have noticed, history, particularly local history, is a special passion of mine, and Webb Weekly has afforded me a great opportunity to present stories about this to our readers.

Some favorites of this type include my story about the Imperial automobile, the car manufactured in Williamsport.

I also enjoyed writing about Katie Knight,

OBITUARIES

Ronald E. Ulmer Jr., 56, of Williamsport

Nonnie Jo Pearson, 76, formerly of Montgomery

Jerold N. Ross, Sr., 59, of Salladasburg

Deanna E. Bassett, 85, of Williamsport

Paul R. Johnston, 63, of Muncy

James D. Conway, 69, of Mackeyville

Maria Testa Missigman, 77, of Loyalsock

Margaret “Peggy” Louise Economu, 96, of Williamsport

Jessie L. Bloom, 89, of Williamsport

Frances B. Sammarco, 99, of Williamsport

Florence M. “Flo” Zaydell, 94, of Williamsport

Sandra Louise Haag Forest, 74, of Archdale

Richard E. Young, 71, of Millville

Louise M. Barto, 80, of Williamsport

Andrew J. Lutz, 63, of South Williamsport

Linda Kay Mayers, 74

Joan “Jo Ann” Grenninger, 85, of Flemington

Misty Kennard Mayer, 52, of Seattle

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We are grateful for the past, excited about the future, and humbled by the present.

the first woman mortician in Lycoming County. This woman pioneer was exciting to write about.

John Anderson, a former Williamsporter, who took some breathtaking photographs of the Sioux and Lakota Indians in the late 19th century, proved to be another fascinating story for me.

The story of Jack Ernst, the quarterback of the 1925 Pottsville Maroons football team, was one of the most interesting sports-related stories that I have done.

One of the most enjoyable historically-themed stories I have done occurred just last year when I interviewed “President Abraham Lincoln.” I asked questions just

as they might have been asked during Lincoln’s lifetime and the man who portrayed Mr. Lincoln, James Getty, at a presentation at the Thomas Taber Museum answered them as Lincoln would during his lifetime. This provided me with a rich insight into the character of the “Great Emancipator” and made me appreciate the film “Lincoln” that much more.

It brought me pleasure to write about the legendary African American sportswriter Faye Young, who was the sports editor of the Chicago Defender, one of Black America’s premier newspapers. He was born here in Williamsport.

Another interesting journalist I wrote about

was the late Montoursville writer Mary Brelis Weaver, who was a distinguished foreign affairs writer for various publications, and her chilling meeting with Osama Bin Laden, long before the September 11 atrocities.

I was able to report on the war in Ukraine from the perspective of an area woman, Dr. Lydumila Sonchak, whose father is still in harm’s way in that embattled nation.

I have written about people who were a part of history. In November 2003, I wrote about an area man who served as the Air Force representative on the casket team for President Kennedy’s funeral during those dark days of November 1963. I also wrote about another area man, Tom Kline, who served in the Marine Corps with Kennedy’s assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald.

One of the most interesting people who were a part of history was the late Joe Lockard, who tried to warn of the incoming Japanese planes during the Pearl Harbor attack. I interviewed him in 2011 for the 70th anniversary of that attack, not long before he died.

In 2014, I did a story on U.S. Navy Captain “Pete” Tzomes, who had the historical distinction of being the first African American to command a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Houston. Not only did he describe his naval experiences, but he also detailed the struggles of growing up as an African American in Williamsport during the 1950s and 60s.

In the sports realm, my favorite story was

my account of the Williamsport Crosscutters winning the New York-Penn League championship against the Brooklyn Cyclones in Brooklyn in 2003. As a rabid Crosscutters fan, I was thrilled to the core to be on hand for this joyous, historical occasion.

I also enjoyed interviewing one of my alltime favorite major league players, the late Dick Allen, at the first Hot Stove League Banquet in 2007.

I have also written various articles that have celebrated the accomplishments of athletes from various sports, including several state and national championships. I have been able to write various nostalgic

stories that looked back on former places, people, and times in our past. Several of these stories come to mind; in 2010, I wrote a story that recalled the former Village Tea Room and their delicious sticky buns through an interview with Barry Edmonds, who worked there and later ran the establishment in its final years.

One of the first major stories I did for Webb Weekly was in the March 5, 2003, issue and was about Bob and Dean McNett. Probably no one in the past 50 years or so has touched so many lives locally as Bob and Dean McNett. They did this through their “Radio Corral” on WRAK, as well as hosting their

shows that feature some of the top country and western acts of the time.

Lou Johnson, one of the last home delivery milkmen anywhere, was a wonderful and nostalgic story for me, and no doubt it probably struck a chord with his many customers. That story ran in our August 31, 2005, issue.

Some of the stories I have had the most fun in writing were stories about people who were legends and perhaps institutions in this area.

My story about the late Fred Plankenhorn, “a spinner of the oldies” since the late 50s when they weren’t oldies, was a lot of fun for me to do. I understand that it brought back a lot of good memories for people who attended dances that Fred and his compatriot, Kerby Confer, played music at.

One of our area’s musical legends, Sammy Ray, was the subject of another article in January 2006. He brought smiles to many faces during his 80-plus years of musicianship.

A man who recorded many smiles with his camera and also was the lens of the Little League World Series, the late “Putsee” Vannucci, was another fun and interesting story for me in August 2007.

My story about local radio personality Gary Chrisman in March of 2006 gave me a lot of pleasure. And speaking of Gary, I did a story in 2012 on his memories of former Monkee Davy Jones. That was a story I found very interesting because I idolized Jones and the Monkees during their heyday, 1966-1968.

I very much enjoyed doing a story on the multi-talented Lena Yeagle in 2012. She is a very talented musician and artist, and she

was a roller derby queen.

I have a real soft spot in my heart for a story I wrote in October 2009 about Bobbie Joe Lamey, a waitress at the Pit Stop restaurant in Clinton County. She performed her work from a wheelchair cheerfully and with enthusiasm. She said her goal in life is to be an inspiration to others — she already is.

I guess the one thing I am really grateful for is that the people at Webb allowed me the opportunity to write tributes about several people that I believe were notable to me. I was able to write a tribute to my friend “Honey” Person and local historians Richard and Miriam Mix, and the one I did about our beloved “Old Lefthander,” Bill Byham. The tribute I am most grateful for is the one I was allowed to do for my beloved wife, Mary, after she died of leukemia in July 2014. It was very healing for me to be able to express my grief so openly, and it really helped me through those dark days.

I was also given the privilege of writing a tribute to my dad after he died in December 2020, and unfortunately, I had to write another tribute when my sister died of cancer in March 2022.

Speaking of my dear Mary, I firmly believe that she continues to help me move my pen in hand across the paper as I write my stories. I guess it would be more accurate to say she moves my fingers across the computer keyboard. Mary, you are the light of my life and my inspiration, and your light has never really gone out for me. She will continue to be that inspiration as I continue to try and bring you enjoyable and interesting stories to Webb Weekly.

Smiles for Dad.

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Congratulations to Jim Webb and the Weekly team on the 20th anniversary of the Webb Weekly serving the greater Susquehanna Valley! Thank you for providing a free, positive, encouraging, and informative word in our mailboxes every week. On days like these, we need all the good news we can get. Well done! And please, keep on doing it!

When asked, “What is the greatest command?” Jesus replied by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:3031. These are the five investments we’ll be discussing in this series of articles.

God is love, so we shouldn’t be surprised that loving God is the greatest command, but what does that mean? How do we do that? No one has ever seen God, so how do we express our love to Him?

Expressing love is most easily understood as behavior (words, actions, attitudes) that causes someone else to be pleased. To love God, we just need to find out what behaviors bring pleasure to God and then pursue those behaviors with everything we’ve got. Paul called on the people of the church in

Ephesus to do just that.

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:8-10

Thankfully, God is not ambiguous in answering our “How do we love God?” question. The following list is far from exhaustive because the Scriptures are filled with statements that tell us how to please God. It’s a short list, but I assure you, these behaviors please the heart of God.

God is pleased when we love others and serve them with humility, respect, and generosity. See John 13:1-7, Matthew 25:31-46, I John 3:17, I John 4:19-21 and I Corinthians 13.

I chose loving others as the first way we bring pleasure to the heart of God because Jesus prioritized it as the second greatest command. Paul declared that without love for others, everything else we do is just noise. Love for others is even more important than displaying miraculous levels of faith, spiritual gifts, and personal sacrifice. You can read his statement in I Corinthians 13.

My friend, our spiritual piety means nothing to God if we do not love all the people He created. All of them. ALL OF THEM.

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Chicken Alfredo, Alfredo noodles, winter veggie blend, fresh clementine

Lighter Fare Buffalo chicken salad with blue cheese dressing, tropical fruit salad, banana pudding, dinner roll

February 7

Cheeseburger, hamburger bun, shaved brussels, German potato salad, chocolate chip cookie

Lighter Fare Seafood salad, croissant, baby carrots, vanilla ice cream, fresh orange

February 1

Chili con carne, corn bread, four seasons veggie blend, sliced pears

Lighter Fare Chicken noodle soup, tuna salad with whole grain bread, baby carrots, Mandarin oranges

February 8

Baked liver with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and cauliflower, oatmeal applesauce cake

Lighter Fare

Beef barley soup, chicken salad with lettuce leaf, whole grain wrap, pepper slaw, fresh apple

February 2

Chicken ala King, sweet potatoes, creamed spinach, oatmeal applesauce cake

Lighter Fare Ham salad with whole grain bread, carrot and raisin salad, fresh orange, banana pudding

February 9

Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara, Italian vegetable blend, banana

Lighter Fare Reuben sandwich on rye bread with thousand island dressing, creamy coleslaw, banana

February 3

Sausage link with peppers and onions, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, cheesy broccoli, peaches

Lighter Fare Chicken Caesar salad with dressing and croutons, pasta salad, fresh apple

February 10

Italian breaded pork loin, rotini with pesto cream sauce, riviera vegetable blend, pineapple, dinner roll

Lighter Fare Chicken cobb salad with poppyseed dressing and breaded chicken strips, pasta salad, fresh apple

When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responded by telling the story of the good Samaritan. If you haven’t read it in a while, I suggest you do it now. It’s found in Luke 10:25-37.

God is pleased when we believe. See Hebrews 11:6 and I John 5:1-5. The writer of Hebrews declared, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” John nails this point by writing, “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” If you want to please the heart of God, then truly believe in Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.

God is pleased when we obey. See I Samuel 15:22 and John 14:15-24.

Samuel declared to the Israelites, “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” The Israelites thought God was pleased by the sacrifices they offered to atone for their sins. They were wrong. What He really wanted was obedience. Sacrifices assuaged His anger, but obedience brought Him pleasure. It’s really

important we understand the difference.

God is pleased when we are thankful.

Psalm 95:1-2 and I Thessalonians 5:18.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” If God wills for us to do something, then we can be assured it brings Him pleasure — so let’s be thankful and always rejoicing.

God is pleased when we give Him a return on His investment. Matthew 25:14-30.

Jesus reveals this way of bringing pleasure to God’s heart by giving us the parable of the bags of gold. God has placed miraculous investments (heart, soul, mind, strength, neighbors) in each and every one of us. Sure, some have been given more than others, but the amount given is not important. What is important to God is the amount returned to Him. If there is an increase, any increase, God is pleased.

What are you doing with the investments God has made in you? Are you so disappointed because you believe God only gave you one bag of gold? Is that disappointment causing you to squander the opportunities in front of you? Listen closely; if you want to please the heart of God, then get up every day and work hard to bless Him with a good return on what He has given to you — because He has given you plenty. If you can’t see what He has invested in you, then you’re stuck in the sins of jealousy and covetousness. Confess your sin, be thankful for what you have received, and then get to work. God will be pleased.

By Larry Stout

This week commemorates the 20th anniversary of this weekly newspaper, Webb Weekly. Hardly a week goes by that I do not hear from someone about their appreciation for this very unique publication. Unlike a normal newspaper that follows a journalistic model, this weekly publication is rather different.

Probably the most significant thing about it is that it is free! There are very, very few things anymore that are free, but every week the Webb Weekly goes out to tens of thousands of homes in Lycoming and surrounding counties at no cost to the recipients. The reason this can happen is that the paper is funded by advertisements. It is certainly not unusual for a newspaper to have paid advertisements (they all do!), but at Webb Weekly, those who advertise are ensured that their product or service will go out to everyone in the county. And it will get read, too! We know from hits on the website as well as word-of-mouth from our patrons and the community at large that

our constituents enjoy reading about sports activities, home activities, entertainment, etc., as well as discovering the shopping bargains throughout the area.

How I became a writer for the paper is quite a story in itself. It was in April of 2014, and I was invited by then-Mayor Gabe Campana to visit St. Boniface Elementary School for a presentation on drug awareness. At the time, I was quite involved with the Heroin Task Force of Lycoming County, and the mayor wondered if this program might be one that could be modeled elsewhere.

Unfortunately, I found all the doors to the building locked and was unable to reach the mayor on my phone. I was standing out on the corner of Penn Street and Washington Boulevard, trying to figure out what I should do, when I saw a man standing nearby who seemed to have the same problem I was having. I went up to him and asked if he was also trying to get into the building as well, and said he was. Since we were sharing the same misery, I decided to introduce myself,

and he did the same; it was Jim Webb Jr. I asked if he was related to the Jim Webb, who was the publisher of Webb Weekly, and he told me that the original publisher was his father and that since his dad passed away, he was now the publisher.

Simply for conversation’s sake, I noted to him that I believed what was missing from his paper was more ‘people’ features rather than just sports and entertainment. Suddenly, my name rang a bell with Jim. His wife, Michelle, worked at then Sovereign Bank and had been a lifesaver to my wife and me. We returned to the USA after sixteen years abroad and discovered we had no credit rating. It was a terrible conundrum that Michelle worked out for us, and after so many visits, she learned that I was a writer. She asked to read my novels and apparently enjoyed them as she began to nudge her husband to get this guy writing for Webb Weekly

Providence appeared to intervene because, after just a few minutes of discussion, Jim invited me to do a column for the paper along the lines of what I was telling him was missing. We decided to call it “Leaders in Our Neighborhood.” It was some months later

that we discovered that the acronym for this was LION, which is a header that we still use.

Then at the Christmas Party in 2015, he suggested that I start writing another column. I asked what he had in mind, and he suggested covering county government. I thought that would be as stale as week-old bread, but I agreed to give it a try. Again, God’s hand was at work because this turned out to almost be a calling for me.

And it all goes back to Jim Webb Jr. He has some of the most uncanny instincts of anyone I have ever known. Who else could have taken a female temp secretary, Steph Nordstrom, and mentor her to become one of the youngest female newspaper editor in the country? How could a guy who barely knows how to turn on a computer discover how to expand a newspaper into a multimedia source for area sports? Who else but Jim Webb Jr.?

Beyond this, Jim has also been an excellent example for us all in demonstrating how to keep our career and family in balance. He has been an amazing CEO and, at the same time, an incredible husband and father. Hats off to you, Jim. You are truly a LION.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Submit contributions in a What: When: Where: format to webbnews@webbweekly.com. View more calendar listings at www.webbweekly.com.

Free Six Week Speech Class

What: Participants will practice public speaking and learn how to write and deliver a speech. Register by emailing Phil Buehrer at prbuehrer@aol.com or Donna Miller at donnajmiller252@gmail.com or call 570-3266801.

When: January 25-March 1st, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Where: 505 Restaurant Banquet Room at 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

EVENTS

Audubon Program

What: Lycoming Audubon program Winter Finch Forecast, presented by Wayne Laubscher. When: Wednesday January 25, 2023, at 5:30 pm. Where: J.V. Brown Library, 19 E 4th St, Williamsport. Meeting is in the Lowry Room on the 3rd flr of the Welch wing. Meetings are open to the public.

Maple Sugaring

What: Maple Sugaring. Walk through all the steps for making maple sugar! Register at https://extension.psu. edu/maple-sugaring or 1-877-345-0691.

When: Wednesday, January 25 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.

Dinner

What: Ribeye steak with sides or beer battered or broiled fish with sides.

When: January 27th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: VFW, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown.

Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: January 28th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.

FFA Night

What: FFA Night Programat monthly meeting of Eagle Grange #1; awarding of Blue Jacket Scholarships; public invited.

When: Tuesday, February 7th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Where: Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Road, Montgomery.

Valentine’s Dinner

What: Third annual free “Share the Love” Valentine Take-Out Dinneras a gift to the community by Eagle Grange. Each meal includes: homemade lasagna, green mixed salad with house celery seed dressing, applesauce, garlic bread and red velvet cake. Donations to “pay the love forward” will be accepted to provide additional services to the community. RESERVATIONS: Advance reservations required by 2/6/2023; contact Daisy Styer @ 570-546-5861.

When: Saturday, February 11th. Pick up between 2-4 p.m. (snow date 2/12/2023).

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

CHURCH EVENTS

Clothing Donations

What: Babies’, children, women’s & men’s clothing & shoes/boots. Donations accepted.

When: Thursday, January 26th from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Curbside pickup.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Free Clothing

What: Daniel’s Closet clothing giveaway.

When: Saturday, January 28th from 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport. Use outside stairwell.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

What: Chicken and biscuit dinner, with mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy, corn, coleslaw, desserts, coffee, tea and water. Cost: donation.

When: Saturday January 28th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 369 Broad St, Montoursville.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. We Love Jesus Because He First Loved Us. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, January 29th. Service time: 10:15 a.m.

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

Pancake Breakfast

What: All you can eat pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, and beverages. Price: adults – $10, children

– $5.00, family pack (2 adults 3 children) – $25.00.

Proceeds benefit the Preschool at St Luke.

When: February 4th, from 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: St Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market Street, Williamsport.

Oyster Supper

What: 89th annual Oyster Supper. Donation of $20.00 will be requested at the door.

When: Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:30 p.m. Drive thru/ take out is available 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 39 Paradise St., Turbotville.

MEETINGS

Garden Club Meeting

What: Williamsport Garden Club meeting program.

Program: Hummingbirds presented by Wayne Laubscher.

When: Thursday, February 2nd, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.

Four years ago this May is how long I’ve been writing for Webb Weekly, and it truly has been a lifechanging experience. I’m one of the newer writers, but most of the writers have been along for the ride since the beginning! It’s really neat to hear their stories over the years.

Each year at Christmastime, Jim throws all of us a Christmas party at a local restaurant. It’s the one time of year all of us Webb employees get to be all together and just visit. It’s always such a wonderful time being all together around a table, talking about how our year went, and hearing stories about the very beginning of the Webb Weekly. Stories about how Jim’s father started it all and how they never dreamed it would take off like it has. Others share feedback about their columns from readers, and you want to hear the best part? So many share about Jim and all he has done for them. This Christmas, there was so much gratitude and tears shed from all Jim has done for his employees and others who know him. Now, I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Jim’s father, James Webb, but I can only imagine what a man he was to raise such a kind man as Jim Webb.

It’s no wonder the Webb Weekly is as big as it is. Jim has the biggest heart and is such an awesome businessman. He truly cares

about family, friends, workers, and of course, our amazing readers! You can’t run a business and be all about yourself. It’s the way you treat folks that really makes the magic happen. I’ve never been around Jim where he hasn’t been smiling.

He is so appreciative of each and every one of us who make the Webb pull together each week.

From his wonderful editor Steph to the computer guys, salespeople, human resources, office staff, writers, and anyone else who has a part in this incredible paper. We thank all the local businesses for being a part of our paper each week and our new and dedicated readers who look forward to seeing what’s new in the Webb week after week. Thank you!

For a newspaper to last twenty years is pretty darn incredible. It takes a village to make this happen, and for the Webb family, this paper has been a huge success. When I found out I was going to start writing for them, I was over the moon. I thought, “Wow! Me, writing for a local paper!? How cool.” I was excited but scared at the same time. I mean, this paper reaches 58,000 homes!? That’s a lot of people! My very first column I wrote started with, “Hi! I’m Andrea. I’m a wife, a momma of two, and life never seems to slow down. I enjoy

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spending time with my family. That is what is most important to me. You know what else? I love to cook!” Never did I dream how much of a bond I would start with so many of my readers.

Jim goes around the table and speaks to each of us at the party and says he hears from so many readers about all of his writers. Mine is always how much my readers love how I put my family into my writings. I never dreamed I would share some of the many stories of my family with you because I didn’t at the time realize how much freedom I would have in my writings and that it didn’t have to pertain to strictly food. It’s so amazing that I can share my love of not just my family and food but our good Lord above! I feel like God has given me such an amazing opportunity to reach so many people, and I do try to use that opportunity when I can. I love that so many of you have become a part of my life. You know that I am married to my high school sweetheart and pretty much in love with my husband’s muscles. You know I have a wonderful son and daughter, Tyler and Kenzy, and you often get to hear what they are up to and how much I love being their momma. You know how much I love my momma and dad, and you get to peek into my childhood with my wonderful memories they have given me. You know how much I hate the heat and my upper lip sweat. You know that Christmas is my favorite time of the year and how much I love snow. And I know how much you LOVE my “famous

cheesy smile.” I bet most of you are reading all of these, going, “Yup! Yup! Knew that. Yup!” I’m so predictable. Haha.

I have been given such a wonderful gift to work for such an incredible family. The Webb Weekly is like an extended family who is always there for you even though us writers don’t see each other often. I know I could pick up the phone at any time, and if I needed something, Jim would be there. That’s the kind of person he is. God bless him, there were maybe fifteen of us at the Christmas party, and he ordered, I swear I bet, a dozen appetizers for us to start with. He always insists on us ordering food and taking it home to our families when we leave. (I never do, but it’s still the point of just how giving this man is.) I’m telling you this because there is a reason this paper is celebrating TWENTY YEARS this month,

and it’s because of Jim and his family. He treats people how they should be treated, and that’s how a good business is run. He is so humble and gives all of his employees the praise for his successful business.

I am so happy I get to celebrate this huge milestone with them! Congrats to the Webb family and all their success in this wonderful local paper. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey. I not only have the freedom to write and a job I love with amazing followers, but I received a whole other family. Here’s to another twenty years! Cheers!

Celebration Cake

First, bake an angel food cake, or cake of your choice.

Then top with this amazing 7-minute frosting:

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg whites

• 1-1/3 cups sugar

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a heatproof

bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes. (Watch for stringy threads on end of whisk!) Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

Williamsport Sun January 24, 1928

Toothaches Things of the Past at County Jail

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Lycoming County can boast of one thing that few counties in the United States can. That is a sheriff who is a dentist, Dr. E.B Bardo.

A sheriff-dentist is an unusually handy man to have around a jail for one of the ills that men confined behind bars are subject to aching teeth which need filling or extracting.

Men suffering with a toothache as a rule usually have to resort to a small wad of cotton saturated with said-to-be-sure tooth drops that will relieve the suffering patient from pain immediately.

The suffering patient behind the bars secures a small wad of cotton which saturates in the tooth drops and places it in the cavity. But he has been misinformed, for the tooth aches

more than ever. He asks that a dentist be sent to the prison to give him relief. The dentist is too busy in his office treating patients who have had previous appointments with him and far too busy to get away from the office and go to the county jail to give service to the inmate suffering with the toothache in a place like that.

Suffering from tooth ailments no longer exists among the inmates of the Lycoming County jail. Sheriff E.B. Bardo while elected to look after the official business at the sheriff’s office and county jail, is a full-fledged dentist with many years of experience in that noble profession.

When a prison at the county jail is suffering with a toothache, the sheriffdentist gives the prisoner relief by extracting the aching molar. Several prisoners have already been given relief.

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Jim Webb Sr. had asked me to meet with him regarding a project he was about to launch. Having years earlier lost my job as Public Relations Director for Grit Publishing, as the company was purchased by Stauffer Communications and moved to Topeka, Kansas; I was taken back by Jim’s disclosure.

As he revealed his plan to give birth to the Webb Weekly, I thought the

idea was doomed to failure and told him so. I explained my years with Grit and the struggles that existed with publishing a weekly paper. Those publications were becoming a thing of the past, yet Jim seemed determined to jump into the fray. When he added that his publication was going to be made available via the postal service at no cost to the recipient, I truly thought he was operating in a fantasy land.

His original proposal to me was to provide four pages of sports for each week’s publication. With many other

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things on my plate, that was a burden I wasn’t willing to take on. I thanked him for his interest in me but told him I wasn’t interested.

A few weeks later, Jim requested another face-to-face meeting. This time he asked if I would be willing to do a weekly column. That task seemed more reasonable. I asked what he wanted me to write about. He explained he would like the column to be about local sports or any topic that might have local interest. His only stipulation was that he didn’t want it to have a negative tone.

Still not sure Jim’s Webb Weekly idea would fly, I agreed to do a column.

As I was about to leave the meeting, Jim asked, “One more thing. Could you get Bill Byham to write a weekly column also?”

That mission was accomplished, and Buck and I began our long-standing association with the paper. I have been privileged to continue Jim’s long ago request for the entire 20-year existence of Webb Weekly

It has been a labor of love. I am grateful to Jim Webb Jr. and Steph Nordstrom for their continued trust and support. I look forward to a successful continuance of that vision Jim Webb Sr. shared with me 20 years ago.

By Larry Stout

Funny things happen when a person wins a big pile of money in the lottery. They suddenly discover a whole lot of friends and relatives that they never knew they had. The same thing happened to Lycoming County when they were awarded $22 million from the federal government in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Just like the lottery winners, $78 million in requests poured in for these funds from a wide assortment of organizations in the county. The American Rescue Plan Act was signed

into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, designed to direct relief to cities, towns, and villages in the United States to help these state and local governments fight the economic disruptions that resulted from the COVID pandemic. Out of the $1.9 trillion allocated total, $6.15 billion of these funds were awarded to Pennsylvania counties, cities, boroughs, and townships. They were to be used by municipalities, public authorities, 501c(3) nonprofits, and privately owned businesses.

At the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, January 12th, Chairman Scott Metzger noted that they hosted a

special guest two days before — US Senator Bob Casey Jr. The senator was on a road trip around the Commonwealth to inquire of the various county governments and how they were planning on spending their ARPA funds that he had voted for.

Commissioner Metzger shared what he had told Senator Casey, walking through the decision-making process that the commissioners used to make their final decision on the appropriations. All three commissioners agreed from the very beginning that the funds should go to projects that were “generational,” meaning projects that would still be used by future generations. They then began to reach out to the various community entities to learn of their needs.

The commissioners started by engaging the officials of the city of Williamsport —

the mayor, and city council members. This was followed up by spending three nights of meetings with the area boroughs and township officials to hear their particular financial needs. It was estimated that about half of these government entities in Lycoming County were represented.

Then the commissioners met with sewer and water authorities throughout the county and followed that up by talking with realtors and developers. These turned out to be extremely helpful in many regards because, from these talks, the commissioners discovered that there was a legitimate housing crisis in the county. Part of the reason was that realtors and developers needed to know where the best places were to develop and requested that the commissioners organize a meeting so that THEY could meet with the various water

and sewer authorities. This resulted in still more meetings designed for that purpose.

The commissioners then reached out to the conservation districts and the farmers to learn their needs.

Last but not least, in priority were those who worked in early childhood areas to expand these facilities to assist working parents.

The commissioners had a whiteboard which they used to track all these activities in their various categories, which they showed to Senator Casey. Lycoming County received just .003% of the funds allocated for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but as Senator Casey observed, Lycoming County, in some ways, showed the rest of the state how it should be done. He even remarked that this process should be a blueprint for other counties.

Of course, when there are $78 million in requests for $22 million in funds, most of the applicants are going to be disappointed as these opportunities come along very, very rarely. However, all things considered, the three Lycoming County Commissioners went above and beyond their due diligence in considering every request fairly and objectively.

The impact of those awarded these funds will be felt by generations to come. When water and sewer infrastructure is improved, developers come along and invest in housing and commercial buildings. This results in companies expanding and bringing in new jobs to the area, which then, in turn, enlarges the population and provides a stronger tax base. In the past, this was a hope — now, it is a real possibility for the future.

The Value of Creative Freedom

By Dave Bellomo

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Webb Weekly, for which I have been writing since 2019. As I reflect on the fact that I have written almost 200 articles for the publication in that time, I think about how much I value the creative freedom that the publisher, Jim Webb, and editor, Steph Nordstrom, have given me. Too often, writers are micromanaged and are limited by what advertisers want to see and what editors think people want to read. Blessedly, I have not had those same restrictions.

I have been a writer for most of my adult life and have always used it as a means to exercise my curiosity as well as an artistic outlet. As is evidenced by the range of topics I have covered, my interests vary widely. A number of years ago, as I was leaving another publication, I had an idea for a general wellness and lifestyle column. I reached out to a former colleague and simply

asked if the Webb Weekly might be interested in my articles. He quickly responded that their editor would be in touch. Soon after, I received an email stating that, yes, they would like to publish my articles, and, other than a rough word count, I had no major restrictions. Well, to a writer, that is about as good as it gets.

Sometimes this creative freedom works well, and I am happy with my article; other times, it does not, and when I read my article in the physical publication, I find things I would have written differently. The great thing, however, is that I always have the ability to push artistic boundaries and to express myself in a way that gives me a sense of pride.

As I mentioned, I am a very curious person. Each week I write about something that I find inspiring or that I was interested in researching. My main areas of interest are wellness and the improvement of key quality-oflife indicators such as health, exercise, stress management, and time in nature.

Dave Bellomo

I am, however, also interested in writing about topics such as leadership styles, sociological relationships, and how different groups of people are connected. Occasionally I am offered assignments which involve writing articles about not-for-profit businesses that are working toward improving our community or interviewing one of the many great athletes in our region. I like to think that in addition to simply being fun to write that working on these articles gives me a bit of an intellectual workout since it forces me to research topics that may be unfamiliar. All of us need to feel creative in some

way. Whether you write articles, fix cars, look through a microscope, or build furniture in your spare time, we all need an outlet. It doesn’t need to be a form of “art” exactly; creativity is simply a means of self-expression. Creativity allows us to push the boundaries of what we thought were our capabilities into areas that were previously inconceivable. I believe that to be the best version of ourselves; we need to find that which brings us joy, develop it, and then ultimately share it with others. So, be creative and take chances. Sometimes it will be great, and sometimes it won’t, but it will always be an expression of you.

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This week, your Webb movie critic honors his venue’s 20th anniversary with a look at films from 2003 — the same year this publication saw its inception (if you’ll pardon my mild cinematic pun).

That year’s biggest smash was “The Return of the King,” netting over $1 billion while also tying “Ben-Hur” and “Titanic” for most Academy Award wins (11); indeed, Peter’s Jackson epic was only the second sequel to take Best Picture. (As for the first: consider this an offer you can’t refuse.)

Other worthy 2003 hits included

“Something’s Gotta Give,” “Elf,” “Finding Nemo,” “School of Rock” and the first “Pirates of the Caribbean.” But this piece will focus instead on a handful of lesser-knowns from that year; most can be found in my book on under-the-radar titles, The Best Movies You Never Saw.

Here they are, in order of release: “What a Girl Wants” – With this title, plus the later “She’s the Man,” “Sidney White” and “Easy A,” Amanda Bynes seemed poised for a breakthrough — though sadly, that never panned out. Nonetheless, this is a charming rom-com about a teen jetting off

to London to meet her long-lost father — who doesn’t even know he has a child.

He’s a British Lord who’s running for Parliament — and he’s played by Colin Firth!

Excellent cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Anna Chancellor and Eileen Atkins (as one of the few in Dad’s family who’s willing to welcome the young Yankee lady).

“Holes” – Disney gem is not exactly under the radar — since it’s based on an uber-popular kids’ book; but I had to include “Holes” because it’s among my all-time favorite

films. The story focuses on palindromic protagonist Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf), who is unjustly shipped off to juvenile boot camp, where he has an appointment with destiny. This masterpiece features a terrific soundtrack; a dazzling, multi-strand plot that comes together like a jigsaw puzzle; and a top-notch cast: Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Patricia Arquette, Dule Hill and Henry Winkler. Watch also for Madame Zeroni, played by the great Eartha Kitt — Catwoman on TV’s “Batman” and crooner of the Christmas classic “Santa Baby.” “Johnny English” – First of three modest hits featuring Britain’s brilliant Rowan Atkinson (of “Mr. Bean” fame). Here, the star plays a Bond-style government agent who is, if possible, even less competent than the “Pink Panther’s” famed Inspector Clouseau.

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Incidentally, despite Atkinson’s well-known antics playing idiots, the actor has a graduate degree in electrical engineering — from Oxford University.

“Matchstick Men” – Quintessential underthe-radar winner from director Ridley Scott (“Alien,” “Blade Runner,” “Gladiator,” “The Martian”). It stars the redoubtable Sam Rockwell and Nic Cage as low-rent con men, the latter of whom suddenly learns he has a teenage daughter. And she wants in on his con. The plot here never goes where you expect — honestly, it’s like the story has three endings.

“Pieces of April” – Touching dramedy from writer-director Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” “Gilbert Grape,” “About a Boy”). Katie Holmes shines as a misfit daughter who, in a cramped Manhattan walk-up, struggles

to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for her suburban family — including her abusive mother, who is dying of cancer. With Oliver Platt, Allison Pill and an Oscar-nominated Patricia Clarkson as Mom.

“Master and Commander” – Starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany, this was slated to be the first in a series adapted from Patrick O’Brian’s revered Aubrey-Maturin books, which are set aboard sailing ships in the Napoleonic wars. Sadly, despite a massive budget, gripping historical detail and expert direction by Peter Weir (“Witness,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Picnic at Hanging Rock”), the film didn’t catch on, so this one stands alone. And stand it can — as long as you’re OK with open endings. Here’s to 20 more years of Webb — and good movies!

By Jon Pries

For most of us who live in Lycoming County or the surrounding counties, we are fortunate to have acquired multiple places to hunt, fish, and spend quality time outdoors. Whether we pursue small game or big game and whether we prefer to fish for trout or bass, the majority of outdoorsmen who have resided in our area for many years have long since lined up places to enjoy our sports.

On occasion, however, commercial, residential, or infrastructure development can cause us to lose our “happy hunting grounds” or our favorite fishing hole. It happens all too often as more and more residential developments target our rural hillsides and wooded areas. As farmland is being sold off to new owners or landowners on whose land you have permission to hunt, trap or fish are passing on, our options are sometimes dwindling. Consider also a person who is new to the area and has no clue as to where to start looking for a place to go. How, then, do we gain access to new locations?

It is often said that “Timing is everything,” and with that in mind, the timing is right over the next few months to line up some new destinations where you can enjoy quality time outdoors.

We can all probably agree that one of the more disrespectful things we can do regarding a relationship with a landowner is to

show up in our hunting outfit on the opening day of a hunting season and ask permission to hunt on his land. It isn’t much better if you show up just a few days before the season. Our spring gobbler season begins in just over three months, so now is the perfect time to meet landowners and seek permission to hunt. Better yet, knock on a few farmers’ doors this time of year and ask if you can help them out by reducing the number of coyotes that no doubt live on or travel through their property. Establishing a good relationship with a landowner during the predator hunting season is a great way to show them that you are a responsible hunter and can lead to an invitation to return to pursue spring gobblers or small and big game in the fall.

Who doesn’t like homemade apple pie? You may not think it would be appreciated. Still, I’ll bet that if you show up on a farmer’s porch with a freshly baked apple pie in appreciation for his letting you hunt on his ground, you will probably cement a longterm relationship. Yes, a gesture like this is a bit out of the ordinary, but it will be remembered for a long time by a landowner friend. You may even secure sole hunting rights by offering such a genuine gift. And while most farmers are justifiably proud of what they do for a living, there is also nothing wrong with asking if there are some chores you can help with or if there are any tasks that he could use a hand completing. Common courtesy and a few nice gestures will go a long way

in developing a friendship and showing that you are a responsible outdoorsman.

Still not able to find a place to go? Check with the regional office of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Ask the dispatcher or one of the WCOs if they know of any farmers or landowners who are troubled with coyotes or other predators. The PGC does get calls from time to time from individuals that complain of an overabundance of predators or too many black bears, or an excessive amount of crows. Again, any of these situations might allow you to get an invitation to hunt a new property, and if you conduct yourself in a respectful and responsible fashion, you might have lucked into a new hunting destination.

Who doesn’t like kids? If you are looking

for a place to take a young hunter or someone to mentor, make sure that you have them accompany you when you are meeting up with a landowner for the first time. It is much harder for a landowner to say no to a well-behaved youth accompanied by his parent or grandparent. It also teaches the young person the value of courtesy and respect for the landowner.

Common sense and courtesy go a long way to opening doors to new opportunities; this is even more true when seeking permission to trespass on someone else’s land. As responsible hunters and outdoorsmen, we each have an obligation to present ourselves in the best manner possible to landowners — in doing so; we create the best chance of gaining access.

Maybe I should start this piece off by first describing what an otter is since the number of people who have actually seen one roaming the Pennsylvania countryside is probably pretty small. A river otter is an elusive aquatic mammal that belongs to the weasel family. It is closely related to mink, badgers, wolverines, and weasels. They are a dark, fur-covered animal that weighs 10-25 pounds and are about 30-40 inches in length, including their long-tapered tail.

Otters, sometimes referred to as river otters, do spend much of their time in and around water, where they obtain much of their food. Some of their favorite meals include minnows, sunfish, suckers, carp, and even trout, but they will also feed on frogs, turtles, snails, mussels, crayfish, snakes, snake eggs, worms, insects, and even aquatic plants. What brought the subject of river otters to mind was a recent conversation I had with a local fur trapper. He informed me he has had a decent number of otter sightings right here in our area. That’s an encouraging sign since by the early 1900s; otters were considered extirpated from the state of Pennsylvania, probably

due to unregulated trapping in those early years, water pollution, and loss of habitat. Over the past 19 years, however, 125 otters have been released, many of them into parts of northcentral Pennsylvania. Apparently, those released otters have adapted well and have continued to add to their numbers. I’m guessing about 8 or 10 years ago; I had the opportunity to spend time photographing a pair of otters that had taken up residence in a beaver pond not far from the Picture Rocks area; that was only the second time I had spotted an otter in the wild.

The fact is otters are doing so well, at least in parts of Pennsylvania, that trapping is again permitted. Trapping is only allowed in WMUs 1A, 1B, 2F, 3C, and 3D. Only one may be taken per year, and a furtaker license, as well as a special permit, are required to take them.

Obviously, if you hope to spot an otter, you are probably best off checking streams, lakes, and swampy areas. I’ve heard that big streams like Pine Creek offers an opportunity for sightings. They might be hard to spot even in streams and ponds since they can travel up to a quarter mile underwater without coming up for air. They can stay submerged for

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up to four minutes and dive to depths of 50 feet. A drop-in pulse rate makes the long submersions possible. Something else you may nd interesting if you are lucky enough to spot an otter is that they are a very “playful” animal. Otters like to slide on ice or snow, shoot down slick muddy banks into the creek, play with sticks and stones and even wrestle with each other.

Otters do not hibernate, so they may even be spotted during the winter months, and even a er lakes freeze, they will o en swim under the ice. ey are more sedentary in winter than in summer, especially during extreme cold spells, but they may sometimes travel up to 50 miles of a stream in search of food.

Well, now you can be on the lookout for otters, and by the way, if you are out looking for otters this week, stop by the Early Bird Sports Expo at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds and say hello.

Show dates are ursday the 26th from 3-8, Friday the 27th from 10-8, Saturday the 28th from 10-8, and Sunday the 29th from 10-4. I’ll be set up there with my artwork, but there is a variety of hunting, shing, and other outdoor products on display, as well as some good food.

I would also like to add that I can’t believe that I have been writing this column for the past 20 years.

anks to everyone who has followed my writing, and thanks to Jimmy Webb and his father for the opportunity.

Gabe’s Gathering Scott on Sports

With Punxsutawney Phil’s hopeful early spring call nine days away and MLB’s pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training soon to follow, baseball was on the minds of the crowd gathered for the Williamsport Crosscutters 15th Hot Stove Banquet at the Genetti Hotel this week.

For Crosscutters Vice President and Director of Marketing & Public Relations Gabe Sinicropi and mastermind of the popular winter gathering, it was a blessing to have the event return after a three-year COVIDcaused absence.

“It’s my favorite night of the year, bar none; more than opening night, more than anything because this was always a dream of mine to be able do something like this. To do it at the level we do is extremely satisfying.

“I grew up in my hometown of Seneca Falls, New York, a town of about 8,000. One of my fondest childhood memories was the two sports banquets held each year. One was held for baseball in the winter and another for football. These banquets brought in some really topnotch guests from the sports world, like Terry Bradshaw, Jack Ham, Willie Stargell, Greg Luzinski, and the like. I grew up with

these sports banquets in my town and really loved them.

“I’ve always remembered those days, and as I got into the profession of baseball, it was something I’ve always wanted to do. A big difference from those days as a kid and today is the cost of bringing those big names to the community. In conjunction with the banquet, we wanted to be able to raise money for a charity, but the cost of bringing the sports celebrities to town was prohibitive.

“But when we began our affiliation with the Phillies in 2007, they agreed to treat our banquet as part of their annual winter caravan that visited their affiliated communities as part of their public relations functions. This was great for us as it provided built-in guests at no cost. They would always bring a player, broadcaster, and administrative personnel.”

Included in several of those earlier banquets was Hall-of-Fame and Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who proved to be more popular than any of the Phillies players. For me, it also provided a meeting with Kalas I’ve long remembered.

That evening the Crosscutters auctioned off large vinyl banners of Phillies representatives attending the banquet. One of those was a Harry Kalas banner.

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I had a chance meeting with Kalas during my college days at the University of Houston and had long followed his broadcasting career. He had no idea who I was, but I was intent on winning the auction bidding for his poster.

That quest was achieved, albeit being at a purchase price that certainly caught Jean’s surprised attention.

Following the banquet, Kalas was kind enough to sit with me, autograph the poster and talk baseball. That meeting led to future correspondence with the Phillies’ voice. His note and a picture we took together are still looking down at me from the wall above my computer workspace.

After several years with the Phillies, the team’s inclusion with the Hot Stove Banquet began to wane as the team limited their public appearance to Reading and the Lehigh Valley areas. Since then, with the help of their baseball

and contacted him about coming to Williamsport for the banquet in 2019. Even though he wasn’t a player, his association with the movie connected to the crowd; he gave an awesome presentation and received a rousing ovation.”

With the Hot Stove Banquet in the rearview mirror, Sinicropi and his Crosscutters crew are turning their attention to the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft League season. Now in its third year, the league schedule for the 80-game season looks to provide fans with a more interesting competitive balance.

Caused mainly by concerns over COVID-related travel, the bulk of the Crosscutters games in 2021 and 2022 were played against State College and Trenton. In those two seasons, 56 games, or 70% of the schedule, were against the Spikes and Thunder.

That has changed for 2023, with the

Happy Birthday to the Webb Weekly. And special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by all of your feedback and positive vibes. I want to give some love and congratulate a few — props to the boss man Jim and my lovely editor Steph for allowing me to partake. I am a part-time scribe for them, and these great folks allow me to improvise. Jim is the big brother I never had. I only hear from him when I do something great or something terribly bad. He has been a great mentor. I appreciate his friendship, encouragement, and trust. Although I only see her a few times a year, Steph and I are good buds. We correspond quite often, and she routinely keeps me up to par. Steph is the brains of the operation. Duh.

I have been with Webb since her beginning. Jim pitched an idea while I was working at White Deer Golf Course. I provided the copy and designed our advertisements. I would update the folks on some of our tournaments and throw in a few stories about some of the charismatic members. I did this every week for ten great seasons. The pages were called “Notes from the Greenside Bunker.” My proud mother actually made a scrapbook of many of these entries. I often look back at them and smile. This was

the start of our relationship.

Jim and Steph asked me to go full-time several years back. It has been a lot of fun. They will occasionally ask me to do a cover story. These are special assignments on local sporting celebrities. Sometimes it’s a feature on a team or a youngster who claimed recent PIAA gold. There’s a lot more pressure associated with these projects. I always do the best I can. One of my favorite pieces was on the legendary Coach Frank Girardi’s enshrinement to the College Football Hall of Fame. That one won me an award. I am dead serious. It’s now in a frame.

My friends give me the freedom to write about whatever. My weekly writeups vary, and sometimes, I turn a few heads. I have covered just about everything with sports. Professional to amateur. I have penciled many articles on local football and basketball. I also chimed in on high school wrestling and baseball. I even told a few tales on some throwers and pickleball too. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know many of the young athletes and coaches in the area. It keeps me in the loop. My article on a Brazilian foreign exchange student set all kinds of records. Our international online views went up 1450%.

I do get to scribe about fishing and my

love for the great outdoors. Hiking with Jensen has been a popular topic. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful area. My chums sometimes take me on their adventures after I promise to mention their names. J Britt introduced me to ice fishing, and Ian got me into trolling for walleyes. Austin took me bassing on the Susquehanna, and Kennedy saved the day. The Spanglers take great care of me. We fish tons. My Unbelievable Fishing Story also won me some hardware. Yes. There is never a dull moment. How many others watched the very first MLB Little League Classic from a kayak? Or caught a monster smallmouth under the lights? I did. My three-week rant called “Setting the Record Str8” got me into trouble. I no longer push the envelope. Or I have to give a heads-up. Several folks applauded my perspective on the County’s decision to take over the golf course, but two guys got really mad. Time heals. We have since made up. My boy Alize Johnson has the most tallies. I believe there are eight articles on this extraordinary lad. I wrote about him while he was in high school and when he was with the Mis-

souri State Bears. Alize became the first from the area to be drafted by the NBA. Major headlines. He routinely gives back to the community, and his new basketball courts earned a full-page spread. Alize continues to amaze. He has an annual Thanksgiving benefit to help the less fortunate and buys team shoes for local hoops squads. But his little brother is closing in. I think Davion now has six. My favorite subject is my family. Jensen is thirteen, and he is acting more like his dad. Poor kid. Many articles I submit are about his sports. Teach doesn’t like the spotlight, so I refrain from using her name. I love sharing our stories. Whether it’s Xbox or Fortnite. Elf on the Shelf or Santa. Our trips to Yellowstone or Yosemite. Sometimes we just hang out and in the 17728. I have enjoyed the feedback from my recent tales. From Amish Relations to building a two-garage with my 70-year-old pops. They are all great. The Spencers make some interesting copy. Mom gets mad.

I do have a quick story from this past week. I was working with a customer, and he recognized me from this page. We hit it off immediately, and he gave me some praise. I was extremely humbled by his words, and it helped me get through the day. Thanks, Mr. Fox. I was never a fan of writing, and now I have fans. I owe a lot to my great team at the Webb Weekly. It has been a pleasure. Happy Birthday. Cheers.

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HUGE ASSORTMENT OF JEWELRY, Beads And Everything To Make It. Crystals, Glass, Semi-Precious Stones, Etc. Some S.S. And 10K Gold. Best Offer. 570322-1085. 170475

Jersey Shore Area School District

has an opening for the following full time position:

DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES

Scope: is position administers special education and other services for disabled and gi ed students in the Jersey Shore Area School District. All issues and information regarding special education are considered a responsibility of this position. Other areas of education such as Section 504 compliance, gi ed support, alternative education and others as assigned are included within the scope of this position.

Certi cations: Administrative Certi cate (Principal, Special Education Supervisor, Pupil Personnel Supervisor, etc.)

Quali cations: Hold appropriate certi cate for the position. Background to include instructional and/or supervisory experience in special education settings. Ability and experience in assessment, curriculum design and implementation and data-driven instruction are desirable. Bachelor and Master’s degrees required.

Submit

Mayor Ed Alexander

Montgomery Borough 35 S Main Street

Montgomery, PA 17752

Eddiealex5050@gmail.com

All applications for the Director of Pupil Services Position must be submitted online at: https://jsasd.wufoo.com/forms/jsasd-certi cated-sta -application/ Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Application, certi cation, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for application is January 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Borough of South Williamsport

These individuals should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and have the ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment. Landscaping experience would be a benefit. Individuals must be willing to work weekends and some holidays. These workers main objective will be to maintain the ground located in the South Williamsport Community Park and Borough satellite areas.

Applications can be picked up and dropped off at Borough Hall at 329 West Southern Avenue, South Williamsport Pennsylvania or at the Borough Website, www.southwilliamsport.net.

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote –Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-9486176. C11

GOOD THINGS TO EAT FIREARMS

WANTED: 20 GAUGE Shotgun. 570-323-7538. 170407

GOOD THINGS TO EAT ARCHERY

MATTHEWS ZXT, PSE Thrive 365. $300.00 Each. 570-980-4218. 170473. 170473

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD FOR SALE $140.00/Cord. Pickup At 6925 Armstrong Road, Muncy, PA. 17756. 570-546-8633. 170411

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Pick Up Or Deliver. Call 570-220-5227. 169978

HARD WOOD SLAB WOOD $10.00 A Bundle. 570-547-0635. 169986

FIREWOOD CUT AND SPLIT. $220.00 A Cord. Loganton Area 570502-4846. 170115

GOODFIREARMS THINGS TO EAT

FARM FRESH EGGS

For Sale, S-M, $1.50 Per Dozen. 570-745-2435. 170270

HEALTHCARE

STROKE & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer- 5 screenings for $149. Call 1-866-518-8391. M11

DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246. M11

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www. dental50plus.com/macnet #6258. M11

WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad St., Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING

Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 169854

$$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ GIBSON-FENDER-MARTIN, ETC. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277. C11

FRYING PANS AND ANVILS. CALL 570998-9132. 169855

BUYING RECORDS!!!

Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 170105

EMPLOYMENT

JERSEY SHORE CEMETERY Is Hiring For Cemetery Assistant Supervisor. Contact Sherry At 570-398-1863. 170468

PLUMBINGMASTERS is looking for HVAC Technicians and Helpers with experience in servicing and installing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holiday’s, medical benefits and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: PlumbingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@verizon.net or call 570-3231983. 170471

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-337-4804. 170470

PRECIOUS JEWELS: 20-Year-Old Craft Business Selling Quality, Handmade Jewelry. Sell this Jewelry At Craft shows, On ETSY Or On Your Own Website. I Am Willing To Mentor. Call Me At 570-873-3183 . 170419

BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN Fast Service, Nice Work. Call Me And Save. Mike 570-5064669. 170129

JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-360-9668. 170474

FRUIT TREE PRUNING. February- March. 47 Years Experience. FREE Estimates. Call 570-9982402. 170278

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570584-3215. 170258

CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-2441424 OR 570-321-9472. 170274

WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11

• General Science Grade 7

• General Science or Earth and Space Science Grade 8

• Foreign Language French or German

• ESL Part-time

For consideration, applicants must submit: cover letter, resume, PA teaching application, transcripts, clearances, and 3 letters for recommendation.

Application packets can be mailed to ELSD

Attention Dr. Mark Stamm, Superintendent 349 Cemetery St. Hughesville, PA 17737 or emailed to elsdjobs@elsd.org.

Applications are due by February 10, 2023.

e East Lycoming School District is an EOE.

LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING - MUNCY, PA

Local Industry Leading Landscaping & Excavating Company seeking to ll CDL Driver, Foreman & Labor Positions for the 2022-2023 Season. We provide Excavating, Hardscaping, and all Facets of Landscaping in the Williamsport Regional Area and beyond. We pride ourselves on developing a team oriented environment and working toward a common goal. Pay Rates are based on previous experience, Competitive Pay.

ELIMINATE GUTTER

CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626. M11

PEAK EXTERIORS. Roofing & Siding. Will Also Restore Storage Sheds. Call 570-989-1938. 169713

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors are available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855338-4807. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866482-1576 or visit http:// dorranceinfo.com/macnet. M11

THE BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. C11

HEALTHCARE

CARING FOR AN AGING LOVED ONE? Wondering about options like senior-living communities and in-home care? Caring.com’s Family Advisors help take the guesswork out of senior care for your family. Free, no-obligation consult: 1-855-7591407. C11

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

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587. C11

HEALTHCARE LAWNCARE

ROBERT’S LANDSCAPING -Fall Cleanup, Winter Snow Removal. Call 570-279-2012. 169988

HEALTHCARE CLEANING

NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796.

FARMING

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

SERVICES OFFERED

LEGAL

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K - $125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness Call 1-877-705-1472 Monday through Friday 7AM-5PM PST. M11

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

FINANCIAL

ARE YOU RECEIVING SSDI/SSI Benefits? You may be eligible for additional benefits. CALL US TODAY Citizen Disability 1-888-490-6616. M11

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! If you have water damage and need cleanup services, call us! We’ll get in & work with your insurance agency to get your home repaired and your life back to normal ASAP! 855-7677031. C11

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare

Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 888-9650363. M11

INSURANCE

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

CELL SERVICE

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-9033048 . C11

TV / INTERNET

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

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-590-5561. M11

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

DIRECTV STREAM

- Carries the Most Local MLB Games! CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-6296086. M11

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET if qualified. Govt. pgm for recipients of select pgrms incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833758-3892. C11

HUGHESNET - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-4990141. C11

REAL ESTATE

WANTED TO BUY

PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL Would Like To Buy House On The Outskirts Of Williamsport. No Heavy Use Traffic Area. Maybe 1 Acre Or More. Garage Space A Plus. No Close Neighbors. Not Looking For A Fixer Upper. Can Close Immediately. No Realtor Please. 863-241-0593. I Live In The Williamsport Area. 170421

HOME FOR RENT

FOR RENT LOYALSOCK 2 Bedroom Home, Off Street Parking With Washer/Dryer Hook-Up. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,100.00 A Month Plus Utilities. 570-220-5227. 170275

APARTMENTS

Williamsport - GRIER STREET MANOR - 1 BRM. APTS. AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 55 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. W/W CARPET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800735-3068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 170412

GARAGE SPACE

GARAGE SPACE For Your Car. Secure, Secluded, In Loyalsock. $65.00/ Month. 570-337-3949. 170277

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS. DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

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

CARS

2006 VOLVO XC70, AWD, Reliable, Roomy, Rust Free, VGC, Solid Car, Inspected. Call/Text 570-772-6095. 170148

RVS

VEHICLES WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV AND MORE TO SUPPORT OUR VETERANS! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! M11

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11 ATTENTION B & C Auto Wreckers

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 169857

RV FOR SALE: 2012

Tiffin 34 TGA Allegro Open Road. 21,851 Mileage. Call 570-660-0182. 170118

Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-5471040. 169858