The high school football fields have come back to life across the West Branch Valley, and next week, I’ll be writing about the Little League World Series and all the good things going on in our area. I would much rather write about sports than the problems facing our Nation and who deserves the credit for them. Incidentally, the Fed raised the interest rate another quarter-point last week, which is not a sign of an improving economy, and gas prices continue to go up. We’re back to that point where it takes me over $100 to fill my tank. The assault on the wallet of the everyday hard-working American continues.
I cannot imagine being a parent trying to get the kids ready for back to school with the cost increases in everything, let alone if you have a big family heading back to the classroom. That doesn’t even get you to the grocery store, and you have got to be kidding me with the prices I see every week. I better leave this topic, or it will turn into a testimonial on how, on top of paying these ridiculous prices, they want you to work for the grocery store of your choosing. This by bagging your own groceries, checking yourself out, and being financially responsible for the cart you use. This is while multiple
grocery store employees huddle together and watch the self-service grocery shopping process.
What will be next? They will probably want you to bring your own grocery bags or pay for the ones you need. I get it; reusable bags are good for the economy, and let’s push the shopper that way. I have enough trouble remembering my wallet, let alone shopping bags. I better stop there.
This is where I should remind everyone to be kind to those working not only at the grocery store but wherever you shop. Please remember they are not setting the policies of their employer. They are there just trying to make a living and do their job. Most will help you with whatever you need. Stay with the Golden Rule I so often mention.
The current event I want to hit on this week is our state’s recent budget impasse and how to solve that problem for the future. I don’t think most, including myself, understand the economic impact this event can have, especially when it occurs at a state level. The funding often cut when this occurs can have a dramatic effect on school programs and agencies that take care of our elderly and children. It can make life tougher on those everyday hard-working folks who are just try-
ing to get make ends meet by taking away programs that are most needed. On both the state and federal levels, a budget impasse can affect the paycheck of those working to keep fellow citizens safe.
The above-mentioned all occur while most elected officials don’t worry about what happens financially if they get to the drop-dead date and no budget has been passed. And yes, I understand Governor Shapiro signed the state’s main budget, and they’re working to get this all ironed out. This is exactly my point; it shouldn’t take until after the date to solve it.
How about our elected get proactive so the budget is actually done and passed before the date required? Wouldn’t this be truly beneficial to the American citizens, whether it happened in Washington or Harrisburg?
I understand this would require compromise and checking the political agendas at the door. As well as the pork belly add-ons that seem to become a part of every budget, becoming a thing of the past.
The answer to this problem is very simple: getting it done is probably impossible. When you reach a month prior to that drop dead budget deadline, our elected, whether in Washington or Har-
risburg, don’t get paid. I know what many of you are thinking: that’s not a big problem for many of our elected, especially in Washington, because they’ve built a lifetime’s worth of wealth, and going without a paycheck will not hurt them.
This is the catch — a month prior to that deadline date, their entire staff and anyone working for them do not get paid. Make them look the people in the eye that need that paycheck each and every day as the clock is ticking. The pay freeze a month prior makes sure it will get done a month ahead of time. I just can’t imagine anyone would allow the staff that completely support them to go unpaid as they sat fat and happy playing partisan budget time politics. We would probably never hear the words budget impasse again.
In closing things out this week, a tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American Flag on the side to State Rep Jamie Flick for taking the time to sit down with me to explain both the budget impasse and some of the repercussions in a Cliffs Notes manner. I also want to note that Representative Flick went on record that he would not accept a paycheck if a state budget could not be agreed upon. If you missed it, the information about this was on page 40 of last week’s issue.
I’m out of words for this week, let’s all be safe out there.
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OK, OK, don’t come for me, but it’s getting to be that time. No one likes it, no one wants to think about it, but the new school year is right around the corner. Believe it or not, we are just a couple of weeks out from the first Friday Night Lights.
While summer break is a much-needed respite from the rigors of school, it doesn’t mean school should be forgotten entirely. In fact, doing some preparatory steps before a new school year begins can make the year go much more smoothly. Here’s how you and the kiddos can start prepping for the final.
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According to Scholastic, summer slide is a concept that was first acknowledged by researchers in 1996. Many comprehensive studies have come out since then and indicated that kids lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break, which can have a cumulative effect and lead to skill loss each year. Some research says up to 20 percent of school year gains in reading and 27 percent in math are lost during summer break. Children should be encouraged to read as much as possible during summer break, particularly since many schools require summer reading and subsequent essays or book reports upon returning to the classroom. Let kids read what they want, whether it’s comics, magazines, the newspaper, or even books they’ve read before.
Start enforcing bedtimes
School-aged children (six to 13 years) need nine to 12 hours of sleep every night, according to KidsHealth.org. During the summer, late nights can easily be rectified by sleeping in the next day. But when school resumes, the alarm clock will be ringing earlier than expected. Parents can gradually implement earlier bedtimes as summer winds down so that kids are getting the rest they will need. This is especially true if your child is transitioning from one school to another where start times may be earlier than last year.
Parents can begin to pay closer attention to emails and social media posts from schools as they’ll likely contain information about upcoming school calendars, bus routes (or transportation registration), changes in personnel, or any additional updates. This will help alleviate any surprises on the first day of school.
School may not be on the radar early in summer, but it’s wise to purchase supplies early. Right before school starts there is a mad dash to grab notebooks, pens, clothing, and more, which can make for a stressful shopping experience for all involved. Shopping early helps families avoid that outcome. I know this is hit or miss depending on the district and age. Some provide most of what kids will need, and some encourage waiting until after open houses so that teachers can provide a list. But picking up the basics early can help you get ahead. Plus, who doesn’t like buying school
supplies?
Speaking of supplies, there are also opportunities to help those that may not have access to everything they need for a successful school year.
Even though it is not Christmas, the folk at The Salvation Army are keeping busy! They are starting their school supply drive. Their goal is to collect enough donations to provide at least 100 filled backpacks so that more local children can start the 2023-2024 school year equipped for success!
You check out the pic with my story to see what they need. Primary drop-off location is the Salvation Army, 457 Market St., Williamsport. You can drop off donations Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 pm. Through Friday, August 18th!
By Dave Bellomo
It’s that time again, the LH Jams Festival is back in Lock Haven! “We are busy pulling together a great schedule of vendors, artists, and musicians for the 8th annual LH JAMS summer festival!” said Steve Getz, LH JAMS Director and CCAC Board President.
“Last year’s festival set attendance records along with our expanded schedule to include the Thursday evening ‘Rockin’ the Roxy’ fundraising concert. In addition to another amazing evening of music, this event helps to offset some of the cost of the festival while raising funds for the CCAC/Jeff Gummo Scholarship for the Arts.” Getz went on to say that even though the majority of the festival is free to the public, they ask you to consider attending this worthwhile event on August 10 along with the rest of the LH JAMS festivities on August 11, & 12.
Key LH JAMS dates:
–ROCKIN’ THE ROXY
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Opening act (Chris Mingear) is at 6:00 p.m., and YSH starts at 7 p.m.
YORK STREET HUSTLE /Philly’s Premiere Motown Band
This event is a fundraiser for LH JAMS and the Jeff Gummo/CCAC Scholarship for the Arts, bringing Hitsville back to Lock Haven for a return performance as we remember the 2021 LH JAMS festival! Philadelphia’s York Street Hustle is one of the most dynamic Motown tribute bands around. They specialize
in the classic sounds of the 1960s. Legends like Stevie, Aretha and the Four Tops, Donny Hathaway, Arthur Conley, and Betty Everett. *Cash Bar available by Straub Brewery and Oregon Hill Winery
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH
– BLOCK PARTY with VELVEETA, 7:0010:00 p.m., Main & Grove Street Stage
This band had the streets rockin’ last year and is back for a smashing return engagement! Velveeta will be spreading the cheese again this year on Main Street with 80’s & 90’s hits. One of the most popular Central PA party bands, Velveeta, will rock downtown with covers from Journey, the Cars, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Neil Diamond, Guns’ N Roses, Tom Petty, U2, plus many many more.
SATURDAY AUGUST 12
– MAIN STREET FESTIVAL with the CENTRAL MOUNTAIN JAZZ CATS, Noon-1:00 p.m., Main & Grove Street Stage
The Clinton County Arts Council is happy to announce that a local student Jazz ensemble will open this year’s Saturday lineup of performances! Always in support of education in the arts, join the CCAC in their effort to promote and encourage young artists in all disciplines.
– PAUL JOST & THE STEVE RUDOLPH TRIO WITH DRUMMER LARRY MARSHALL AND STEVE MEASHEY ON BASS 1:00-2:30 p.m., Elks Patio Stage
Steve Rudolph, Larry Marshall, and Steve Meashey have entertained LH JAMS jazz lovers on several occasions since the first festival in 2016. Being true to the LH JAMS format,
they offer a wide range of musical genres. When describing vocalist and arranger Paul Jost, two words come to mind ... “passionate” and “storyteller.”
– THE UNSTOPPABLE HACK BEATS, 2:304:00 p.m., Main & Grove Street Stage UNSTOPPABLE. That’s how you describe the eight-piece sound of a group that brings a soul-band attitude to classic rock, New Wave, soul, and reggae tunes. Moving fluidly between Motown and Kingston, the Unstoppable Hack Beats are known for their colorful energy and blue-collar work ethic.
– YOU DO YOU, 4-5:30 p.m., Elks Patio Stage
You Do You is a female-fronted band from Philadelphia known for their electrifying 70s-era showmanship. Founded in 2012, the “genre-defying” 8-piece ensemble has drawn comparisons from Parliament-Funkadelic to Tedeschi Trucks Band and supported artists like Robert Randolph and George Porter Jr. Led by Katie Feeney’s raw, sultry vocal stylings; the band delivers a powerful performance characterized by funky, danceable grooves, jazzy riffs, and wailing rock melismas.
– JAMES SUPRA AND THE SARAH AYERS BAND, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Main & Grove Street Stage
James Supra’s blues harmonica prowess is legendary in the world of blues. For more than 30 years, he has been playing the blues with variations of his own bands and sharing the stage in the U.S. and abroad with blues notables as diverse as B.B. King, Catfish Hodge, Bobby Radcliff, Tommy Castro, Rhett Tyler, Slam Allen, and Kid Bangem.
– B STREET BAND-A TRIBUTE TO THE
BOSS, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Elks Patio Stage Rock it out with B STREET on MAIN STREET. This is the CCAC and Summer Concert Series collaboration performance to bring outstanding music each year to Main Street. Playing the music of the Boss since 1980, B Street is the longest-running Springsteen Tribute Band in the U.S.
The LH Jams Festival also features a wide range of plein-air art. The term comes from the 19th-century style of painting entire finished pieces outdoors. While plein air painters are on site, please respect their safety and enjoy their talents from a safe distance. Featured artists include:
– Susan Nichols Gephart: Susan Nicholas Gephart is an award-winning pastel and oil painter who has been creating colorful, impressionistic landscapes “plein air” for over forty years. She works and teaches in all mediums and welcomes new students of all levels and mediums. Susan’s colorful, impressionistic plein-air pastels and oils are in private and permanent collections across the country, including The Penn Stater Conference Center, Lock Haven University, and The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
Susan is an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America, a Signature Member, and the current president of the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society. She also co-founded the Plein Air Painters of Central PA. She was a presenter at the 6th and 7th Annual Plein Air Conventions in San Diego, CA, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and returned as invited faculty for the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, CA. In July 2018, Susan led
the rest of the Sennelier-sponsored Brittany Skies & Seas workshop. Pierre-Yann Guidetti hosted the artist retreat at his family home in Kerrema, Brittany, France. For more information, visit www.snicholasart.com
–Karl Eric Leitzel: Karl Eric Leitzel is a central Pennsylvania native who has been painting for over thirty years. After concentrating on the genre of realistic wildlife art during the 1990s, he now paints a broader range of the landscapes, often working en plein air (in the open air).
“Much of my work is landscape-oriented because I never cease to be amazed by the beauty of the creation around us. I take deep satisfaction in being able to capture even a little of that in each piece I paint.” Karl is a Resident Artist and the Managing Partner at the Green Drake Gallery. He has had work included in the prestigious Birds in Art show at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, and in 2010, completed a large commissioned painting for Penn State that now hangs in the lobby of the beautiful Nittany Lion Inn. He is the founder and director of Landscape Artists International, an online collective that has grown to more than 200 members. Karl is also a signature member of International Plein Air Painters as well as the more local Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.greendrakeart.com
LH Jams also welcomes:
– Stephanie Distler, jewelry
– Kim Flick, painting
– Susan Nicholas Gephart, painting/pastels
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Sitting down with family to talk about your life can be a rich and satisfying experience. We have the tools to help you get the conversation started with our free Have the Talk of a Lifetime Program. Contact us today and we can help you start sharing your memories.
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– Tommy Grieco, painting
– Jeff Kiefer, wood carving
– Karl Leitzel, painting
– Jeff Mathison, painting
– Debra Moffitt, oil painting
– Sam Saxton, caricatures
Additional artists with booths:
– Jennifer Deitloff, tie-dye
– Sue Morris, ‘‘Sue’s Salves’‘
– Lauren Shambach, fabric creations
– Theron Jordan, wood carving
– Linda Wise, handmade soaps
– Diane R. Wyant, acrylic painting / ceramic tiles/bookmarks, notecards
The Clinton County Arts Council/LH JAMS goal has always been to expand how visitors view a wide range of musical genres and art, to never be predictable, and always push visitors into appreciating a unique cultural experience. This year will be no exception, with an amazing spectrum of music ranging from pop, jazz, and reggae to funk, R&B, and rock.
“This is the uniqueness of the festival, bringing a diverse crowd of ethnicity, music, and art backgrounds together in a family-friendly environment that exposes visitors to a cultural smörgåsbord right on Main Street,” said Getz. “The success of LH JAMS is truly a community endeavor. We have our many sponsors to thank (see sponsors link on our website at LHJAMS/ORG ), plus the hard work of the CCAC Board of Directors and the LH JAMS management team.
For more information or to purchase your York Street Hustle Tickets for the Roxy Theatre, go to: https://www.lhjams.org.
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It feels like once the 4th of July fireworks are quelled, stores and advertisements start gearing up for back-toschool way faster than any of us are ready for. However, as of the writing of these words (August 1st), bookbags, lunchboxes, water bottles, new clothes, and underpants have all been purchased for the first days of school. Still waiting on the supply list from school, and haircuts have been scheduled. So, I’m in full-on planning mode, but not just with material things and bus schedules, but also planning for the big changes and transitions to come.
Bernadette Ulsamer
just about anyone can utilize a back-to-school mentality to restart or start anew on a dream or goal.
My youngest is headed to kindergarten and leaving a daycare she’s known since she was a baby. My older daughter, going into 2nd grade, is growing up so fast and will be starting a special coding program in addition to the standard curriculum, so there will be new challenges for sure.
Here are a few ways to prepare for this school year beyond the first day, supplies, and extra-curricular activities.
First off, the back-to-school mindset is a good time to take stock, make new goals, and shed bad habits. Think of it like the runner-up to New Year’s goal setting or a redo of what you had hoped to accomplish on January 1st. Whether you are a parent, a returning student, a new student, work in an academic setting, or none of the above,
Acknowledge the upcoming transition, whether it’s your decision to make a change or a grade/ school change that is inevitable. For parents, ask your child how they are feeling about going back to school. Ask what they are excited for, worried about, and hope to achieve in the first few months of the school year. It’s not only important to ask, but even more important to listen. Come up with practical plans. No one can predict what the school year will hold, but things like setting aside time for homework, rest, family time, and having a visible schedule will be a landing pad of sorts when things start to get hectic and demands start piling up.
For non-students, not only should you also acknowledge a new start but also accept that there will probably be bumps on the path. Make sure you prioritize health, sleep, hygiene, nutritious meals, and time for the things that give you joy, like hobbies, friends, alone time, regular physical exercise, and the appreciation of the physical world around you. These small commitments will form a solid foundation of wellness that will set you up to confront
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any challenges that may arise.
When planning a schedule and tasks to meet deadlines, challenges, and steps toward your goal, also allow time for self-reflection. Checking in on your plan and yourself will help you identify how you’re truly doing and what actually matters to you.
This is great for parents as well. By simply asking kids, what was the favorite part of your day? What are you most proud of this week? What are you least proud of? How did certain events make you feel? You can then empower them to come up with solutions in areas in which they may be struggling.
Self-reflection allows for more realistic and flexible planning. Say the goal is to make the basketball team, or switch majors, or learn a new skill. With self-reflection, you can identify the feelings and aspects of that goal and why they are important to you. Is it because you just want to play more basketball or spend more time with your friends? Are you struggling in core classes for your major, or are you just bored? Is a new skill something to apply to your job, or just a personal challenge? Identifying the motivates helps you track your progress and readjust expectations and to-dos in your overall plan.
Next, ask for help when needed and keep
communication lines open with teachers and advisors. Ask your child’s teacher what you can be doing at home to support efforts in the classroom. Ask your supervisor what they are looking for in a candidate eligible for promotion. Ask a leader you admire to be a mentor. Don’t be discouraged if you need to readjust expectations or tasks. You may have thought Duolingo would be enough to learn a new language, but you may need an in-person tutor or an online group to practice with. You may want to take on a part-time job in addition to being on student council, but you find the quality of your schoolwork lacking. The solution may not be obvious or easy, but asking for help will hopefully give you a new perspective on approaching the obstacle.
Lastly, remember to focus on balance, not on trying to juggle everything in order to feel successful. You’ll also have to accept you’ll miss out on some experience. If you set aside time to study, you may miss out on a night out with friends. If you plan time to meditate and reflect, you may not be able to get to yard work that day. It’s OK to miss some things and leave a few things undone as long you’re able to maintain a balance of fun, rest, and work.
Whether you’re going back to school, never left, or just celebrated your 50th class reunion this summer, by tapping into the back-to-school mindset to plan out the rest of your year and into the next, you’ll be ready to take on challenges, set-ups, and achievements.
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Last week, I celebrated the 10th “Weird Words” column with a selection of 10-letter terms. Having thus observed my minor milestone, this week’s installment is devoted to something without which I could never do these pieces: the English dictionary.
Back in pre-internet days, when folks always needed books or libraries for info, I taught a two-week dictionary unit in my freshman English class at Loyalsock High School. I like to think this was not quite as boring as it sounds; but in any case, at that time I began collecting dictionaries — partly to see which were best,
and partly to check out their varying approaches to lexicography.
I’m no expert, but as the proud owner of 56 and counting, here are some observations:
Though others existed at the time, the first reliable English dictionary did not appear till 1755. It was compiled by a single man: Samuel Johnson, a bastion of wit and erudition, and the subject of a sprawling, still-famous biography — Boswell’s 350,000-word Life of Johnson (1791). Taking roughly nine years to complete, Johnson’s dictionary is widely considered one of the greatest feats of scholarship ever achieved by one individual.
Among its noteworthy features are countless comical words no one uses anymore (fopdoo-
dle, frigorifick, frustraneous, to quote a few from the “F” section) — and the occasional humor injected into his definitions: “Oats” is called “A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people”; and a “lexicographer” is “A writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge, that busies himself in tracing the original, and detailing the signification of words.”
Needless to say, there how are countless different dictionaries, and if you’re in the market, be aware that the name “Webster’s” — famous because of the American lexicographer Noah and his own 1828 volume — is not trademarked; so anyone can call their dictionary “Webster’s,” even if it’s a pathetic 220-page, dollar-store paperback. (Yes, I have several of these; in one, the “J” and “K” sections cover a mere three pages each!)
Unlike many of these worthless editions, a good dictionary will include not only definitions but also: proper syllable breaks; pronunciation; parts of speech (noun, verb, interjection, etc.); and etymology — that is, the word’s origin and what it used to mean.
In addition, some will offer: sample sentences; inflected forms (i.e., proper tenses like “sank” and “sunk”); restrictive labels (for instance, speaking of tenses, “flied” is an OK past-tense for “fly” — if you’re discussing baseball!); and idiomatic phrases that include the given word. (Under “draw,” for example, you might find “draw a blank,” “draw straws” and “draw the line,” all defined.)
But even definition is not as simple as it seems. In the first place, any decent dictionary will have multiple definitions for many of its words,
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with common terms generating a vast array. In the excellent Webster’s New World College Dictionary (the one we used at Loyalsock), “run” and “set” both list more than 100 definitions!
Furthermore, many dictionaries observe the time-tested practice of placing the oldest definitions first. In Webster’s New World, for example, “hose” is initially defined as “a tight-fitting outer garment worn by men,” causing great hilarity among my 14-year-old students. The more common meaning — related to the first because of its tube-like structure — comes third in that entry.
And when deciding which words will actually get included, be mindful of the age-old lexicographer’s dilemma over whether to simply describe the language (welcoming in new words, slang, profanity and weird spellings) — or to prescribe, being more selective and therefore helping safeguard linguistic propriety. However, given the haphazard way words develop — how speakers constantly commandeer, supplement and manhandle our shared lexicon — nearly every dictionary now contents itself with merely describing.
One thing I always examine carefully is etymology — perhaps the most fascinating aspect of our language. My all-time favorite specimen is “bikini.” Invented about the same time as the atomic bomb, it is named not for the Latin base “bi-” (meaning “two”), but after a Pacific-island testing site — “to suggest,” says one dictionary, “the explosive effect on the viewer.” Boom! (Watch for a future column devoted entirely to word origins.)
As you navigate all this, you’ll have to bone
up on the editors’ system of abbreviations. One lexicographer’s rule is to be as brief as possible, so as to cram in the maximum amount of info -— hence the many abbrevs. you will find, especially under “etym.”
On top of such linguistic info, a truly great dictionary will include tons of geographical, biographical, scientific, mathematic, and sundry other material, often in appendices that read like a miniature almanac.
I used to conclude my dictionary unit with a “scavenger hunt” of 68 questions that could be answered from our classroom edition. These included such queries as: world’s most populous city; Elvis Presley’s middle name; future dates of Easter; length of the Susquehanna River; Japanese currency; SOS in Morse code and Braille; types of clouds; time zone of Utah; whether a straight beats a flush in poker; whether you can die from a tarantula bite; proper uses for a comma; and the rotation & revolution of Venus. (Fun fact: On Venus, a day is longer than a year!)
For many teachers and language fans, the gold-standard is Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate, now in its 11th edition. Also worthwhile: the old Random House College, Collins Unabridged, Webster’s New Universal Unabridged (a Barnes & Noble product) and my personal go-to, the peerless American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
And one more thing: If you’ve got any old ones moldering away that you plan to toss, give me a buzz and I will take them off your hands. That will define you as “kind” or “generous” — and me as “deranged.”
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EVENTS
Paddling Meet-Up with PFBC
What: These social gatherings are for anyone interested in learning more about the basics of kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding safety. PA Fish and Boat Commission staff provide all equipment and instruction for FREE. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required by emailing Allan Schreffler at alschreffl@pa.gov or by calling 570-477-2206.
When: Tuesday, August 8 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Kids Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp
What: Kids in grades 6-9 are invited to an Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp taking place at Little Pine State Park! Join educators from Little Pine State Park and Tiadaghton State Forest for three evenings of outdoor recreation instruction. We will discover a new activity each night, to include archery, fishing, and kayaking/canoeing. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it to all three nights. Limited to 10 kids. All materials will be provided. Contact Vinny Curtis at (570) 753-5409xvicurtis@pa.gov with any questions and to register.
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 8-9 from 4-6 p.m. each night.
Where: Little Pine State Park Day-use Area.
“Outdoor Rec Summer Camp”
What: Kids in grades 6-9 are invited to an Outdoor Rec Summer Camp taking place at Little Pine State Park! Join
educators from Little Pine State Park and Tiadaghton State Forest for three evenings of outdoor recreation instruction on August 8, 9, & 10 from 4pm-6pm each night. There will be opportunities to discover a new activity each night, to include archery, fishing, and kayaking/canoeing. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it to all three nights. Limited to 10 kids. All materials will be provided. Signups will last till August 4th at 2 PM and a minimum of 5 students will be required to go through with the program. To register, go to the following website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/outdoor_ rec_summer_camp_4614. Contact Ian Loewen at (570) 753-6005 with any questions.
When: Tuesday-Thursday, August 8th-10th, 2023, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Each Day.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Boat Launch, Aug. 8th and 10th, Archery Range at Northern End of Park, Aug. 9th
Bird Basics
What: Stop by the Amphitheater to learn birding basics and find out which ones are common in the park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Wednesday, August 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Bird Walk with Doug Gross
What: Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required atevents.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Thursday, August 10 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Park Office in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Nature Story
What: Bring your children ages 3-6 to the Amphitheater to enjoy a nature themed story and participate in an activity, game, or craft. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-4777780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, August 10 from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Resume Review
What: Stop by PA CareerLink® Clinton County and meet a representative from UPMC to discuss your resume. This is a great opportunity to obtain suggestions you can use to strengthen your resume. Pre-registration is required. Please call 570-893-4022/TTY 570-893-2989.
When: Thursday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.
Where: PA CareerLink® Clinton County, 8 North Grove Street, Lock Haven.
Cheesesteak Basket
What: Cheesesteak basket. Take out or eat in. Call 570-3270255 for take-out orders.
When: Thursday, August 10, 2023, 4 p.m.
Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.
Dinner
What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or breaded pork chops.
When: Friday, August 11, 2022, 4:30 p.m. to 7;30 p.m.
Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.
Yoga on the Beach
What: Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach. No experience required and bring your own mat or towel. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570477-7780.
When: Friday, August 11 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Where: Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Forest Shower
What: Extend your wellness benefits from the morning yoga session by joining ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Suzann Schiemer on a nature-based health walk. Forest showering is a shortened version of forest bathing that includes fewer invitations for exploration of the nat-
ural world. This Forest Shower will provide an experience and an education on the wellness benefits of time in nature. Both yoga session participants and non-participants are invited to join in on the walk. Please bring your own water and a cushion or towel to sit on. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570477-7780.
When: Friday, August 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.
“Trout of Hyner Run”
What: Join the park naturalist and learn about the different types “Trout of Hyner Run.” Afterward, there may be some time to share fish stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool). Please bring a lawn chair.
When: Friday, August 11, 2023, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Hyner Run State Park, Amphitheater (by the pool).
Intro to Kayaking
What: Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and up. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet.Registration required at events.dcnr. pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Saturday, August 12 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.
“Stream Study”
What: Join the park naturalist for a “Stream Study” and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Please wear shoes to get wet. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather, high water, or new community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater.
When: Saturday, August 12th, 2023, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Amphitheater.
Book Donation
What: JV Brown Library curbside book donation dropoff. No need to park or go inside the library to donate your books. We will accept adult and children’s books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs. Volunteers will be at the State Street entrance to accept donations from your vehicle. The Friends request that donations be in gently used condition. Boxed books preferred. We do not accept encyclopedias, magazines, or books damaged by mold or mildew.
When: Saturday, August 12th, from 10:00 a.m.-noon.
Where: Volunteers will be at the State Street (east side of the library) entrance to unload your donations from your car.
Back to School Event
What: Kingdom Kidz Inc. is sponsoring a Back-to-School event. Children can make crafts and play all kinds of games. All food and drinks will be free. A bounce house and barrel train ride will be offered weather permitting. In case of rain, all activities will be held inside. Parking is available on the street or at Cronrath-Grenoble parking lot. For more information concerning the free SafeKIDZ program call Lisa Derr, general manager, at 570-838-3133.
When: August 12th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Kingdom Kidz headquarters, 11 E. Third St., Watsontown.
Garden Fest
What: Workshops, tours, vendors, refreshments, and more!
Don’t miss it!
When: Saturday, August 12, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.
Reunion
What: The 123rd Reunion of the descendants of Theophilus and Mary Little of the Eagles Mere/Forksville/Hillsgrove area. All are welcome to join us! For more information, email downbythesea73@msn.com.
When: Saturday, August 12th, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Keystone Sportsmen Association in Muncy.
Reunion
What: Gruver family reunion. Come visit with family while you enjoy some good food and games. Please bring a dish to share and a jar for “Guess how many are in the jar”! Place settings & drinks will be provided.
When: Sunday August 13th, at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Elimsport United Methodist Church Social Hall.
Membership Picnic
What: General John Burrows Historical Society membership picnic. Bring a dish to share and table service.
When: Sunday, August 13th, at 5:30 p.m.
Where: 19 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville.
Movie
What: Free movie, “The Chosen” season one episode 1.
When: The remaining episodes will be shown at 6:00 p.m. on August 9, and 16.
Where: Central Baptist Church, 601 Seventh Ave., Williamsport.
Giveaway
What: Omega giveaway. Yes, it’s all free! Clothing, books, housewares, and more.
When: Saturday, August 12th, from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: Omega Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2570 Lycoming Creek Rd. Williamsport.
Vacation Bible School
What: Vacation Bible School - “Rainforest Explorers.”
Classes available for 3 years old–8th grade.
When: Sunday, August 13-Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Where: Antes Fort Methodist Church, Main Road, Antes Fort.
Concert What: Rachael Anne in concert.
When: Sunday August 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Central Baptist Church, 601 Seventh Ave., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Sunday service: When God’s Chariot Comes.
When: Sunday Morning, August 13th. Service Time: 10:15 a.m.
Where: Garden View Baptist Church, 1600 Doris Ave., Williamsport.
Sunday Worship
What: Summer Sunday worship and hymn sing. Message by Alex McWilliams, Ministerial Student studying at Lancaster Bible College. Come as you are. Leave refreshed!
When: August 13th, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville.
West Branch Men’s Barbershop Chorus
What: Rehearsal. Our West Branch Chorus is a local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Barbershop is an original American art-form of a cappella harmony. Come join us for a night of fun singing & experience the joy of ringing some chords.
When: Tuesday, August 8th, 7:00 p. m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: St. John’s UCC, 1050 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg.
League of Women Voters
What: League of Women Voters of Lycoming County monthly meeting. The LWV is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
When: Thursday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Roads to Freedom/Center for Independent Living Office Board Room, 24 East 3rd Street, Williamsport. Entrance and Parking in rear.
Independent Rock Project
What: Independent Rock Project playing horn, rock, and Motown.
When: Friday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Kettle Creek Music Festival, Quiet Oaks Campground, Crossforks.
Loose Cats
What: Loose Cats playing rock, pop, and country.
When: Saturday, August 12th, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Boom City Brewing Company, 317 Pine St., Williamsport.
Maker’s Market
What: Local vendors, food truck, live music, beer vendor, children’s event and pet friendly. August’s
This is the last of the stories from our staycation at the river, except this one didn’t actually happen at the river.
In ten days with four people, you sure can accumulate lots of towels and dirty clothes. Obviously, we have no washer and dryer in the camper, so the past few years, over our ten-day staycation, I would make a day around day 5-7 to go home and do a few loads of laundry. I keep an eye on the weather and pick the day that looks rainy or gloomy. Taking a sunny day to go home and do laundry when you could be out floating on the boat is hard to do. But guess what? The day I had to go do it ended up being the nicest day of them all. Go figure.
I wandered home around 8 a.m. I thought I could swing by Dunkin’ and grab a turkey wrap with a small bag of tater tots to eat while I watched Kelly & Mark on the TV while waiting on laundry. Dunkin’ is right on my way home, so it was perfect. I ordered my breakfast and was on my way home. I planned on being back up to the river by lunchtime. My husband, Chris, just put our garage door opener in our car. This is how
I was getting in the house. All the doors were locked up tight. I pulled up in the driveway and hit the button to open the garage door attached to our home. Nothing. I was listening to the Bobby Bones show on the radio, and once in a while, they do a rock game where the cast has to guess the rock and roll songs. The people playing only listen to country music, and when Ozzy, AC/DC, Queen, Nirvana, and many others come on, I love seeing if they guess them. Typically, they don’t guess them. Then I’m in disbelief that someone doesn’t know who sings “Free Fallin” by Tom Petty.
I hit the garage door opener once again once the rock game was over. Again, nothing. I just kept clicking like it was a TV remote. It wasn’t responding. I called Chris, and he said it should work. (Like, I didn’t know how to use a garage door opener or something?) Haha. I told him it didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to work it. I was hitting the button towards the garage and getting nothing.
“Well, what the heck!?” he said. “I wonder if the battery died then?”
We came to the conclusion that this is
what had to have happened. e only problem was we had no key. We just had the garage door opener! I had no idea what I was going to do, but I told Chris I’d try to gure it out. He was willing to drive home and help, but I said I would call him if I needed him. Where there is a will, there’s a way! Right?
I thought I would go check some windows. ey aren’t easy to get to, and typically they are all locked, but ngers were crossed that a window wasn’t locked, preferably in the back of the house. Out front, our windows are higher up, and it would be my luck that someone would drive up our dirt road and see my big butt trying to get through a window.
(Isn’t that a heck of an image!?)
I spotted a window that didn’t look tight, but how do I even get to it? is was too good not to share with a few friends and family on Snapchat, so I started a video saying what happened and that I was on a mission to literally break into the house. I told them to stay tuned, more pics to follow. ings could get interesting.
Little did I know how many tries this would take.
Oreo Cream Pu Cake
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup our
• 4 eggs (not beaten)
• 4 cups milk
• 1 (4.2 ounces) Jello Oreo Pudding
• 1 (3.2 ounces) Vanilla Pudding
• 1 (8-ounce) Cool Whip
• 10 crushed Oreos
Directions:
Heat water and butter until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add our by hand until a ball forms. Stir in eggs. Spread in a 9” x 13” greased pan. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes; let cool.
Beat pudding and milk until thick. Spread on cooled crust; top with cool whip.
Add crushed Oreo and refrigerate until chilled.
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20
Things that have seemingly been holding you back should be reevaluated this week, Aries. You are looking elsewhere for solutions, when all you need to do is make a few tweaks.
TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21
Taurus, spend time reflecting on things this week, as you may have some difficult decisions to make in the near future. A close confidante can serve as a sounding board.
GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21
Gemini, now is the time to identify your priorities as they pertain to the job. Do you want a career and a company that you stick with? Or, are you satisfied with being a contract worker?
CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22
Prepare for some stressful times ahead, Cancer. It is nothing you cannot survive, but it could throw a wrench in your plans for the time being. Reward yourself with some extra pampering.
LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23
Leo, you may have planned on staying to yourself, in order to knock things off of your to-do list. That simply will not pan out right now. Expect to be surrounded by people. VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22
Virgo, others do not seem receptive to your way of doing things this week. You cannot please everyone, so figure out who you can work with and appeal to those people to get things done.
LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23
Libra, you may have to take off the rose-colored glasses for a little while. Although it’s good to have a cheery outlook, a no-nonsense approach will serve you well in the days ahead.
SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22
Scorpio, you could be having doubts about your role in your workplace. Maybe the work isn’t stimulating or the responsibilities too great. If change is happening, do it soon.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21
Sagittarius, something from your past will come back to the surface in the days to come. Maybe it is an error you made or it could be an opportunity that you thought was lost.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20
Think about adding more hobbies or recreational activities to your slate, Capricorn. All work and no play is not healthy for you right now. It’s time to find a greater balance in life.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18
Aquarius, the latest developments on the job have not been encouraging. You are tempted to cut back on your efforts, but you are worried about the implications of that.
PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20
People who followed you in the past may now confront you with a difference of opinion, Pisces. No need to worry as a healthy dialogue could help the relationship grow.
Don’t Miss The Party Of The Summer! Gilson Snow, a premier snowboard and ski manufacturing company based in New Berlin, PA, is thrilled to once again be throwing the summer’s biggest party in the Susquehanna River Valley again this year! Not a company to let something like a factory fire stop them, the crew at Gilson has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. “To say that 2022 was a challenging year would certainly be an understatement,” said Andrew Mikowski, CMO and partner at Gilson. “We watched the factory we spent so many years building burn to the ground. We
went a whole season without building new snowboards and skis. But we’re incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing community and team behind us, and we couldn’t be more excited to turn on our new American manufacturing facility in September.”
When asked why Gilson Snow decided to stay in the area, Mikowski responded, “We are proud to live, work and play in the Susquehanna River Valley, and growing a business here has been incredible. The local community is amazing, and economic resources throughout the Commonwealth are first-class. Staying home here in Pennsylvania was an easy choice for us.” Mi-
kowski went on to say that after the dust from the fire settled, they put their heads together to tackle the rebuilding process. The most important issue they had to address was timing, as they wanted to be back up and running as soon as possible and certainly didn’t want to miss another season. “We looked at options for rebuilding at our existing location, as well as opportunities to move into existing facilities. We couldn’t be more excited about our new facility, which is located just off of
Market Street in Selinsgrove. With a footprint more than 4x as large as our original, our new home gives us the room we need to keep up with our continued growth,” said Mikowski.
When asked why they decided to hold their annual Summer Snow Day after such recent challenges, Mikowski responded, “Having Summer Snow Day again this year was really important to us. As we’re just about to turn the new factory “live,” Summer Snow Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate with the community at our original location where we’ve made so many memories over the ten years that we’ve been building snowboards and skis here in Pennsylvania. The Summer Snow Day has always been a celebration of the
community. This is going to be the biggest event yet, and we will carry on many of the traditions that people have grown to love. Like past events, there will be live music all day, FREE BEER, wine, cider and spirits, great food trucks, and artisan vendors. We have also expanded our Knoebels Kids Zone to include even more fun things for our younger attendees. This year’s Snow Beast Challenge will have options for folks who only want to try out an event or two. Finally, for snowboarders and skiers looking to score a deal, we will have the last of our remaining inventory priced ridiculously low to make way for our new lineup. This event has something for everyone, so bring the whole family - even your four-legged furry friends!”
Where: The Gilson Farm, 6985 New Berlin Hwy, Winfield, PA
When: Saturday August 12th, 2 PM to 6 PM
*For more information visit: https://gilsonsnow.com/summer-snow-day or find them on Facebook.
Location – 129 Broad St, Rebersburg, PA (SE Auction Sale Barn)
Saturday September 9, 2023
Sale Day Preview – Fri. Sept. 8, 2023 from 3 to Dusk
30+ Years Contractor Collection • Watch for Sale Bill to follow
This, we later learn, will show us how women feel about the real world we live in. But here as elsewhere, “Barbie” must exaggerate to a ludicrous level to make its point; rather than coming across as revolutionary and cutting-edge, it is merely dreary and depressing.
Is this really summer entertainment for young girls?
And do grown-up women really find it fun to watch Ryan Gosling play a brainless and emasculated jackass?
In any case, Barbie and Ken (Gosling) eventually wind up in the real world, where Ken finds “the patriarchy” so inspiring that he returns to Barbie-land and flips it upside down, making the whole realm a sort of 24-hour-a-day man-cave.
And once again, the film must take this to extremes, playing on the worst excesses of men to make us look like jerks who can’t be trusted.
As I squirmed and groaned through these outrageous scenes, I scribbled down in my ever-present notebook the following adjectives for the way men are portrayed: drunk, bossy, selfish, demanding, messy, egotistical, possessive, jealous, combative, pushy, and narcissistic.
Granted, some males are like this — perhaps even many. But if anyone today made a major motion picture stereotyping women in this absurd and insulting way, they’d string him up from the highest tree. Personally, I would have preferred weird or surreal.
Corn by the hundred, Beans, Red Beets, Pickles and Onions by the bushel plus more. Canning Supplies, Plus Jars and Lids. Also lots of other goodies in store.
Cheese, Butter, ice Cream & Much More!
Jesus asked Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” It is the primal question of life and eternity.
Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” See Matthew 16:13-20.
Peter’s answer didn’t just come out of the blue. It was the result of witnessing astounding miracles, experiencing authoritative teaching, and hearing the stories of others who had been touched by Jesus. In other words, God’s grace had revealed this truth to Peter.
God’s grace has been doing the same for you – even if you haven’t noticed.
If Jesus were to ask you today, “Who do you say that I am?” What would your answer be?
If you’re a believer, then you will respond just as Peter did. And like Peter, you came to that conclusion because God’s grace revealed it to you through miracles, authoritative teaching, and stories.
If you’re not a believer, then my effort today is to help you see the grace God is giving you to help you believe.
Miracles
According to Luke’s gospel, before Jesus began calling His disciples, He was already teaching with authority and
performing astonishing miracles. He was generating a lot of attention, but even so, when He called Peter, James, and John to follow Him, He performed a powerful miracle just for them. See Luke 5:1-11. These fishermen were so moved by what they witnessed that Luke writes, “So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything, and followed Him.” Clearly, Jesus used miracles to demonstrate His worthiness to be believed.
And yes, He still uses miracles today. Some of us believe in Jesus today because He demonstrates His power to us in such dramatic ways that we remain convinced.
I’ve experienced all kinds of miracles. Some of them were extraordinary and unmistakable. Others have been subtle and almost imperceptible – but miracles just the same. To this very day, God continues to build my faith by interrupting my life with clear demonstrations of His power and love. It is His grace to a natural skeptic like me.
Some people suggest they are merely coincidences. I call them God-incidences. I know the difference, and I think you understand what I mean.
When Jesus concluded the Sermon on
the Mount, Matthew records this observation, “The crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” Matthew 7:28-29
What Jesus teaches is powerful and transformational. In a world of blah, blah, blah, the teaching of Jesus Christ stands out. His call to radical love, selfless sacrifice, and divine purpose carries a weight of authority so profound it compels us to believe.
This is probably a wise place for a confession: we Christians aren’t always the best representation of who Jesus is and what He taught. We’re human, and we fail – sometimes in spectacular ways. We’re too often ambitious and selfish. We get hung up in our dogmas and, legalisms, and traditions. We are sometimes judgmental hypocrites. We apologize for not doing a better job. Please don’t judge Jesus and what He taught by His followers. He’s still working on us. And while we may not be perfect, I trust we are honest enough about our struggles to be authentic.
Stories
When the women at the well went back to town after talking with Jesus, she told everyone the story. John records what happened next, “Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’” John 4:39 Her story about her experience with Jesus was all they needed to hear to believe.
Our stories are powerful. People can argue with us about the veracity of the Bible and the existence of God, but they cannot argue with our stories about Jesus. They stand as authentic witnesses to His authority and power, grace and love. We need to tell our stories.
When I was a teen, the story of Nicky Cruz, as told in the movie The Cross and the Switchblade, had a profound effect on my life. Nicky was the leader of the Mau Maus, a violent New York City gang. His story of transformation from gang leader to Christian evangelist and leader was powerful. It was a turn-around story filled with grace that God used to help me believe.
The story of Corrie ten Boom, as told in the movie The Hiding Place, influenced me in a different way. Corrie survived a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust. It is a horrible story of loss and suffering, yet her life in Jesus demonstrated the power of love and forgiveness to overcome even the worst forms of evil. It was a story of extraordinary forgiveness – and God used it to help me believe.
That’s the power of the story. By the way, He can use your story too.
So, what about you? Who do you say Jesus is?
God is giving you grace today to help you believe. I pray this article has been a source of that grace. His grace is always flowing to us to help us believe. Do you believe it? Who do you say Jesus is?
We will be selling from the Myron Smith Estate, Located at 3010 Barto Hollow Road, Hughesville, Pa.17737. From Hughesville follow Rt 220 to Angus Inn and turn onto Beaver Lake Road and follow to Barto Hollow Road and follow to auction Site. Signs Posted Day of Auction.
Starting at 9:00 am
GUNS & AMMO [sells at 12 noon]
RIFLES: Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 .270 Win. cal. w/ Scope; J.C.Higgins Model 50 .270 Win. cal. w/ Scope; Remington Model 700 Bolt action 22-250
Rem Cal.; Custom Made .30 Cal Ri e w/ Red eld Scope; Savage Model 99C .308 Cal.w/ Red eld Scope; Marlin model 81 Bolt Action –Tube Feed .22 Cal. Ri e; German Deutsche Wa en-und Model 1908 7x57 cal.; SHOTGUNS:
LeFever Nitro Special 30in 12ga Double Barrel; Kassnau 10ga. Double Barrel; American Arms Model York w/ Engraving Double Barrel 12ga, 3in Shells; Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Semi Auto 2 ¾ 12ga.; [2] LeFever Nitro Special 28in Double Barrel 12ga.; Stoeger STF3000 Over/ Under 3in. 20ga.; Dakin Gun Co. Model 17020 26in Over / Under 20ga.; Beretta Pietro 28in Double Barrel 16ga.; PISTOLS: Taurus “ e Judge” 3in Barrel .410ga.; H&R Model 999 Sportsman 6in Barrel .22 Cal; Selection Of Ammo; Plus Other Hunting Items.
TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • BARN ITEMS
[Farm Machinery sells at 9:00am]
JOHN DEERE 4020 Gas WFE w/ 5386 Hrs [Not Currently Working]; John Deere 60 w/ Mounted 2 Row New Idea Corn Picker [Not Currently Working]; Oliver 770 NFE Working Condition; Oliver 60 [In Parts awaiting Restoration]; White Model 500 4 Bottom Mounted Plows; Woodsman 3pth PTO Drive Buck Saw; 8 Tag Behind BrushHog; New Holland #331 Manure Spreader; Oliver 3 Bottom Trailer Plows; New Holland #450 3pth Sickle Bar Mower; Gandy OTTO Forage Blower; 10 Transport Disc w/ Cylinders; New Holland #256 5 Bar Rollabar Hay Rake; Corn Binder on Steel; John Deere 30 Pull Type PTO Combine; Pull Type Drop Lime Spreader; McConnell NST16 Transport Harrow; John Deere 1240 4 Row Corn Planter; John Deere 8250 14 Hole Drill; Hesston 1090 Haybine; New Holland 273 Hayliner Square Baler w/ Kicker; 7x16 Flat Wagon; Skeleton Bale Elevator; Spring Tooth Harrow sections; 1 Horse Walk behind Cultivator; Log Chains; Cast Iron Hand Water Pump; Wooden Wagon Wheels; Pittsburgh Pump Co. Hand Pump; Hog Feeder; Milch Can; Electric Fencer; Enterprise Lard Press & #12 Meat Grinder; Wooden Hog Scalding Trough; Large Sawmill Blades; Plus Many More Items To Be Found In Outbuildings.
2004 Cadillac DeVille V8 North Star Edition Auto [Sells at 12 noon]
GMK FANCHER Grandfather Clock w/ moon phase and Colonial Broken Arch Top; Baskets; Brass Floor Lamp; Maple Stepback Cupboard; Various Upholstered Living Room Furniture; Electric Li Chair [Like New]; Large Screen TV; Shark Sweeper; Wooden Gun Cabinet; Quilts; Jewelry Boxes; Ladies Costume Jewelry; 4 Drawer Empire Chest of Drawers; Dressing Mirror; Walnut Bu et; 4Pc. Lane Cherry Bedroom Suite [Queen Colonial Bed, 2-Night Stands, Dresser w/ Mirror]; Lane Cherry Chest on Chest & 9 Drawer Tall Chest [ Both Match Bedroom Suite- Sold Separate]; Vintage Farm Picture; Metal Filing Cabinet; Vintage Lamp; Maple Open Cupboard; Brown Glaze Crock; Harness Bells; Seasonal Decorations; Louis E. Gansell Carved Wooden Eagle from Picture Rocks; Wooden Work Bench; Canning Jars & Supplies; Various Household & Kitchen Items; Bob Sopchick Signed & numbered Wildlife Print ; Plus Many More Items To Be Found Till Auction Day!
Terms: Cash or Good Penna. Check [Credit Cards w/ 4% fee]
Seller: Myron Smith Estate • Executor Tom Smith Lunch Available • Tents If Inclement • Job John *
AUCTIONEER: Michael & David Weaver Allenwood, Pa. 17810
PHONE : 570-538-2227
PA#AU002180-L and AU006061-L
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By Larry Stout
One of the fallacies of seeing history through the lens of Critical Race Theory is that it distorts the truly amazing elements of American history that have impacted the world. One example was our treatment of criminals.
Throughout the world, punishment for crimes was meant to be severe to discourage others who might be tempted to break the law. Pennsylvania was one of the earliest colonies to modify criminal sentences by adjusting sentences to the severity of the crimes — robbery and burglary no longer were punishable by death.
Our commonwealth was also the first to make their prisons a place where incarcerated persons would learn to show sorrow for their wrongdoing and turn to a righteous way of life, known in the Christian faith as “penitence.” Hence, these new prisons were known as “penitentiaries.”
This same spirit lives today in Lycoming County, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Treatment Courts at a wonderful outdoor event at the South Williamsport Park Complex on Wednesday, July 26th. It was appropriate that Judge Nancy Butts served as spokesperson for the event as it all began back in 1998 when Judge Butts took on the role of initiating a Drug Court, only the fifth in the entire state. The concept was to treat the individual’s addiction issue rather than simply
incarcerating them.
It was not meant to be a ‘free ride’ by any measure. Drug courts were created to get the individual free from their addiction through counseling and frequent interactions with the judge. Almost everyone who had gone through the program and spoke at the anniversary event highlighted that it was “hard work” to meet the requirements, but it was all for their good, and they were thankful for it.
Much of that ‘hard work’ also comes from those that are included in the process, such as the Lycoming County Probation Department, West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission, Genesis House, Inc., and Crossroads Counseling, all located in Williamsport.
Those in the program are not sitting in prison, but it is not freedom either. As Judge Butts stated, “They’re essentially locked down, but they’re locked down at home. They can go to church or work. They can go to counseling and medical appointments. They can pay their bills to keep their house.”
One after another, the ‘graduates’ at the 25th
Anniversary event spoke of the program’s impact on their lives. But perhaps the most moving of all was District Attorney Matt Gardner, who related a personal experience he had with the death of his brother-in-law in 2016 due to a drug overdose. The pain of that experience has lasted to the present day. Gardner recognized that those with addiction issues impact more than themselves and has since become a strong advocate for the Treatment Courts.
From that beginning in 1998, there are now four different branches: Drug Court, DUI Court started in 2005, Mental Health Court in 2008, and Veterans Court in 2019. If an individual has committed a crime and falls into one of these categories, they must meet certain metrics to be a candidate. But much of it falls on the individuals themselves. The process takes anywhere from a year and a half to
two years to complete, and each of the three phases are celebrated. There were a number of individuals who received their first and second-stage certificates at the anniversary celebration event.
Those who still question the value of this program should be aware that the rate of recidivism (the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend) is 60 to 70 percent nationally, yet in Lycoming County, it is half that number. It is hard work for everyone: the courts, the probation department, the service organizations, and, of course, those who are convicted and serving out their “time” by changing their lives to prevent making those same mistakes again. It is hard work, but it is making a difference that benefits everyone.
The difference between try and triumph is a healthy umph!
“Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks — a Cool History of a Hot Commodity” by Amy Brady c.2023,
$29.00
Putnam
312 pages
If ever there was a time for a cold one, it’s today. Just think about how the drops of condensation slowly roll down the outside of the glass as you wrap your fingers around it, and how it feels when chilled liquid hits the back of your parched throat. That first swallow. Imagine that pleasure. Then read “Ice” by Amy Brady and imagine not ever having it again.
Two centuries ago, if you lived in the northern part of America and you wanted a good, cold glass of water, you were in luck. Chances were that someone you knew had taken their lives in their hands last winter and harvested ice from a lake or river, storing it in an
icehouse for later. Yes, it was ice — cold, solid — but it was full of sediment and who-knows-what from its source. Still, it was better than what your penniless Southern brethren had, which was nothing.
All that changed in 1806 when Frederic Tudor figured out how to ship ice south to the islands off the tip of Florida. Problem was, nobody there had seen ice, so nobody knew what to do with it. Enterprising Tudor mixed drinks and made ice cream as a demonstration.
When Dr. John Gorrie discovered a way to manufacture ice, it meant the difference between losing most of his patients to fevers and being able to save some. Even so, people laughed at him, partly because most folks believed in “crowd poison” (which “didn’t exist”), and partly because Tudor created a “smear campaign” against Gorrie. Gorrie, by the way, also figured out how to use ice to cool a room.
Once, ice was delivered by strong,
brawny icemen, schlepped into home or apartment along with a rumored bit of flirting. Ice was a commodity beloved by bartenders, fraudsters, CEOs, and presidents. It’s been a lifesaver and, says Brady, the catalyst for convenience stores. Without it, we wouldn’t have curling, skiing, skating, sweet tea, or margaritas.
Without it, we wouldn’t have ice cream. Can you stand to think about a summer without ice? Probably not. Author Amy Brady says we Americans have an “obsession” with it and in “Ice,” you’ll see how that happened.
You’re so not ready for winter and that’s OK; the stuff that coats your sidewalk
in January isn’t what this book is about. Instead, this story begins with today’s intentional use of ice, the kind we consume and that which we specifically create, and the timing couldn’t be better.
Readers can fill a tall glass and learn about presidents, physicians, and scientists who still don’t quite understand all there is to know about frozen water. See how we play with it, on it, and in it. Grab some change and listen for the ice cream truck. Pity your ancestors, who only had disgustingly dirty ice to eat. Start this slice of history, and it’s a slippery slope — but a fun one. “Ice” is the kind of read that surprises and delights. It’s a pretty cool book.
9am . - Household,Collectibles,Tractor/tools 2013 Yanmar Sc2400 3 cylinder diesel 4wd utility tractor with 60 inch mower, Loader, Ballast Box, 60 hours like new. CubCadetHydrostaticRidingMower,CubCadetIHpullbehindcart, leafblowervac,walkbehindweedtrimmer,generacgenerator,kitchenwaresmallamount offurnitureandmuchmore. 11am -Moveinready20042,016sqft,2storyhome locatedat61HenryDriveHughesvillePa17737homeoffersaveryspacious2car garage24ftwidex34ftdeep,3verylargebedrooms,21/2Baths,openbasement, 200ampservice,publicsewerandwater,walkingdistancetoEastlycomingschool district,approx..44ofanacre,largekitchenanddiningarea,oilheat,centralair, updatedargonsysteminstalled,detachedshed,largebackyard,nestledinavery quietpleasantviewdevelopment.UPI#59-354.1-187.26
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9 am.- Household, Collectibles, Tractor/tools 2013 Yanmar Sc2400 3 cylinder diesel 4wd utility tractor with 60 inch mower, Loader, Ballast Box, 60 hours like new. Cub Cadet Hydrostatic Riding Mower, Cub Cadet IH pull behind cart, leaf blower vac, walk behind weed trimmer, generac generator, kitchenware, small amount of furniture and much more. 11 am - Move in ready 2004 2,016 sq ft, 2 story home located at 61 Henry Drive Hughesville PA 17737 Home offers a very spacious 2 car garage 24ft wide x 34ft deep, 3 very large bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, open basement, 200 amp service, public sewer and water, walking distance to East lycoming school district, approx. .44 of an acre, large kitchen and dining area, oil heat, central air, updated argon system installed, detached shed, large backyard, nestled in a very quiet pleasant view development. UPI# 59-354.1-187.26 For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID# 45518- For Private Showing please call Levi at (570) 560-9543
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Real Estate Terms: 3% Buyers premium added to purchase price, Cashier or certified check in the amount of $25,000 made out to “Levi Spring Auctioneering” down the day of auction with remaining due in 45 days or upon delivery of good title, property to be sold with seller confirmation, buying as is where is no warranties or guarantees made by the auctioneer or the seller, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material, any testing or inspections may be done at the expense of the potential buyer!!! Personal Property Terms and Conditions: NO BUYERS PREMIUM, cash or good PA check, credit card 3 1/2% loss, buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material
Spotts Real Estate, PP & Gun Auction, Saturday, August 12, 9am & 2 Day Tag/Moving Sale, Thurs & Friday, August 10 & 11, 9-4 daily
464 Jolly’s Grove Lane, Weikert, PA 17885
(located next to the Penns Creek “the cabin/house on-the-creek”, just past the Union County Sportsmen Club)
Real Estate Open House Showings--Sunday, July 30th & August 6th, 2 to 4 pm (or by private showing with auctioneer)
Deed #1--Well-constructed, almost maintenance free, modern, two-story home/vacation cabin on the creek, built 1966, with approx. 1,200 sq. ft. on 1.25-acre parcel w/152’ road frontage along Penns Creek. Home has a stone driveway, metal roof w/rear gutter heat tape, vinyl siding, 3 BR’s, laundry room, 1.75 baths, eat-in kitchen, spacious family/living room with knotty pine walls, laundry room, rear porch deck off the Master BR. Home has a 13’x24 ½’ heated workshop with a 13’x24 ½’ carport front and a 8’x24 ½’ rear overhang with a coalbin and additional storage space. 12’x30’, 9’x15’ sheds, 9’x12’ playhouse & a 20’x20’ open machinery shed also grace the property. Property also has an attached 23’x 24’ 2 car garage with upstairs storage, in addition to having a fabulous yard overlooking Penns Creek with a firepit, patio & electric lights. A small stream flows at the rear of the property. Mifflinburg school district! Home was totally remodeled in 1993! Utilities—Heat pump with central air, 4 camera security system, electric hot water heater (replaced 2/8/17), an Alaskan coal stove, good well water (water softener & iron filter on the system), on-site sewer and 200-amp electric service. Deed #2—Adjacent 1.1-acre former railroad bed property to be auctioned also. Deeds #1 & #2 to be auctioned off separately and then together to determine how they will be sold. Terms: Deed #1-$20,000 & Deed #2-$1,000 real estate property deposit required day of auction, with good PA check or certified funds payable to Marquette’s Auction Marketing, balance at closing within 60 days of sale date. 3% buyer’s premium to be added to the purchase price of both real estates. Real estates are sold “as-is” & are subject to owner confirmation. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material. Inspections may be done prior to auction at potential buyer’s expense. 1 1/2% realtors’ participation invited…auctioneer’s guidelines must be followed in order to be eligible…pre-registration required. Real estate will be auctioned off @ 11am.
Tag Sale Items--Antiques-Woodworking Equipment-Tools-Furniture Appliances-Treestands-Rough Cut Poplar-Scrap Metal
Auction Items--Kioti Tractor & Attachments-Sure Trac Dump Trailer
Log Splitter-Generator- Gun Safe, Guns & Bows, Etc.
Special Note: These items will be auctioned off on Saturday just prior to the real estate auction…the 2014 Kioti tractor and attachments, the Sure-Trac dump trailer, generator & the log splitter, the guns & gun safe and any remaining Tag Sale items leftover. Hours 9-4 daily or by appointment only! All items priced & sold as-is with no warranties applied.
Terms—Cash or good PA check only, ID required. Updated info & pics @ marquetteauctions.com, auctionzip.com ID1907 or GoToAuction.com ID6181. All applicable gun laws will be adhered to. Owners not responsible for accidents. Selling the real estate & contents for Jeff & Deb Spotts.
Tom Marquette, AU-002855L, 570/916-6903
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Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Williamsport has twenty-seven avowed candidates for nomination as city commissioners, or councilmen with more to hear from.
Montoursville cannot get anyone to run for councilman and will hold a public meeting this evening to discuss the situation and endeavor to prevail upon a few patriots to stand for election.
The present councilmen are Dr. R. H. Born, J. S. English, F.A. Hayes, W. C. Bennett and Jacob Harman. The term of five of these expires on December 31; Mr. Hayes being the only man who holds over, in addition the term of Burgess John Hanner also becomes vacant.
The quintet of councilmen and the burgess have absolutely refused to run again and every man who has been canvassed has begged to be ex-
cused.
The whole trouble is over roads. Montoursville roads, especially the main street are notoriously bad. It will be remembered that the councilmen were ordered before Judge Whitehead, who told them that they must repair the main street. The council did improve it, but it is still pretty bad. It was planned to pave this street, but the proposition to raise the money by a bond issue was defeated in a town vote. To build a pavement it will be first necessary to put in a sewer and the town has not enough money for this, let alone to pay for the pavement. While there are numerous men in Montoursville interested in and desirous for the public welfare, they are not sufficiently interested to be the knocking post of all the other good citizens when the roads are not improved. Nor are they at all anxious to go into court and pay fines for not improving the road, whey they know they can do little or nothing if elected.
Compiled by the Cutters’ Media Relations Dept.
Be sure you are buying tickets
DIRECTLY from the Williamsport Crosscutters. There are literally dozens of resale sites online that try to make you think you are actually buying from the Cutters when you are not. If you purchase your tickets through a third-party resale site, you will not only pay more money for tickets than you have to, but we may be unable to assist you the night of the game. Always purchase your tickets directly from Crosscutters.com/tickets, in-person at our box office, or call us at (570)3263389 for the guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind!
The 2023 MLB Little League Classic will take place on August 20 at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. This year’s event will feature the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals. Preparations outside the ballpark are ongoing for the event. As in past year’s this will mean some minor unavoidable inconveniences, mainly
involving parking, for fans attending Cutters games through August 13. The Williamsport Crosscutters appreciate fans patience and understanding during this period.
Community Yard Sale Returns to Muncy Bank Ballpark Sept. 23
Vendor spaces available!
The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the Williamsport SunGazette will be hosting a Community Yard Sale at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Saturday, September 23 from 8am-2pm. Dozens of vendors will be set up in the ballpark parking lot selling crafts, antiques and collectibles, new items, household goods, flea market items and food, all at great prices.
Vendor spaces are $25 each and must be reserved by Thursday, September 21. Vendor forms can be downloaded at Crosscutters.com or reserve a space by calling the Crosscutters at (570) 3263389.
Cutters Honoring Military Heroes in 2023 – Dates Still Available!
The Williamsport Crosscutters are
honoring local military heroes during the upcoming 2023 season. The program, called Military Salute, is presented by EQT and will honor a veteran or active-duty military member in pregame ceremonies at every Cutters home game this season.
To nominate your military hero, simply fill out the short online nomination form available at crosscutters.com.
Those chosen will receive:
– 4 tickets to the selected game
– A $25 Cutters gift card
– Recognition on the field prior to the game
– Ceremonial 1st pitch honors
– Nominations will remain open until all 40 available spots have been filled.
UPCOMING GAMES
ursday, August 10 vs. State College
Spikes – 6:35 p.m.
• Boomer’s Birthday Celebration. Come out & celebrate with Boomer and his friends.
• Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy $3 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till 8pm.
• Thank-You Thursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton-Patriot & MSG Sean Thomas Foundation. Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & active-duty military with ID. Offer only available in-person at the Cutters box office.
Friday, August 11 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.
• Cutters Cruise Giveaway. Presented by AAA Travel & 93.3 WBZD. All fans 18+ will have a chance to win a Royal Caribbean cruise for two.
• Potato Caper Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Every Friday we rebrand as The Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987.
• 811 Awareness Night! Presented by Pennsylvania 811 Saturday, August 12 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.
• Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Genesee Beer, UPMC & V97 along with the Best Western, & ZY Pyrotechnics.
• Belly Buster Contest XXIII. Presented by Country Store Brand Meats & Weis Markets. Ten fans compete to be the Belly-Buster Champ and eat their way to fabulous prizes! Register for your chance to compete at crosscutters.com.
Sunday, August 13 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 4:05 p.m.
• Baseball Bingo. Presented by Shop Vac. 10 fans will win a new Shop Vac. Free to play for all adults 18+.
• Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Commonwealth Charter Academy. After the game, all kids 12 and under get to run the bases.
• Sr. Logger’s Club Day. Presented by UPMC.
• Boomer’s Kids Club Day. Presented by Lycoming Candy.
For more than 70 years, I have had the privilege of hunting and fishing across the United States, and the adventures have taken me to virtually every state. This lifetime of enjoying the bounties of nature has frequently presented challenges of one manner or another, but none had rivaled the challenge of the single cast I was about to make!
My son, my nephew, and I, along with our guide, Dan Anthon, were floating the Lower Deschutes River in central Oregon in search of native rainbow trout. We had already made several stops to fish pools and channels where Dan’s previous trips had revealed great locations for trout that were willing to take a fly if properly presented. The technique we had been using was bouncing a nymph along the bottom and using a small indicator on the line to spot a strike when it would occur.
Our casting and drift control had improved as the trip progressed, and now, I was about to be presented with
a new challenge.
We had been having success catching 12–14-inch rainbows, along with the occasional 16-incher. Now, Dan was about to up the challenge and put me to the test! He knew where several larger fish lay along the river’s edge and, in fact, had taken a select number of clients there in past trips. He was very selective in whom he took there and did not fish the spot often in order to protect the big trout that were there. I felt quite privileged when he described what was about to happen.
Just a couple feet off the river bank were three 18-plus-inch rainbows that hung out in the same spot all the time, and downstream of them, several feet was the fish we would target — a 20-plus-inch lunker of a native rainbow. We anchored the boat 20 yards below the fish and began the upstream wade in the 56-degree water. We eased to within 10 yards downstream of the target trout and then paused to assess the surroundings and the challenge of the upcoming cast to him.
Dan had tied on my leader a single
dry fly, which imitated the current hatch of flies and appeared to me to be a size 14 spent-wings Adams. The trio of large trout was a mere 8 feet upstream of the one I was hoping to catch, so the fly had to land just downstream of them and be able to drift naturally down to the target fish. The water was flat where the fly would need to land, but then it would pick up speed as it swirled around an exposed rock just off the bank and slightly above where the lunker was lying. There was also the matter of a matt of floating brush at the edge of the bank, under which he held his position against the current. It would be a tricky presentation indeed, and there would be only one chance to make it.
I made one cast further out into the river to judge whether or not I had let out enough line, and the fly landed at the length that was needed. After the line and the fly straightened downstream, I glanced at Dan, took in a deep breath, let it out, and made the cast. The fly just missed the overhanging branch and lit gently just downstream of the trio and in the exact spot needed to create a natural drift downstream to the lunker. I held my breath as it floated naturally down the slack water, then picked up speed as it swept by the exposed rock.
The lunker’s broad back broke the surface as it lunged for the fly, and in one quick swirl, the fish was on! I raised the rod tip to set the hook and instantly felt the weight of this great fish.
He raced upstream, then headed out into the main body of the river, then dashed downstream. NO……………!
The line went slack, and in an instant, we realized that he had circled the exposed rock and had thus broken the leader. My heart sank. And yet, I was thrilled that the fly had been properly presented, and I was able to witness the huge rainbow slash across the surface as it took the fly! He had chosen his holding spot for good reasons.
The chute of water often carried insects, and the exposed rock gave him the opportunity to break a line if he happened to get hooked!
We continued the float down the 10mile stretch of river, with numerous stops to successfully fish for rainbow trout, but I couldn’t shake the image of that monster taking the dry fly! I have relived that moment every day since!
This was an extremely memorable trip, in great part because of our outstanding guide, Dan Anthon. If you are interested in such an adventure, I highly recommend contacting Dan at www.justaddwaterflyfishing.com.
When I was a kid growing up in western Pennsylvania, when I wanted to go fishing, I did what all the other kids did — I dug some night crawlers and went fishing.
It was in my high school days when all that began to change, and artificial plastic worms were introduced.
I thought it was a big joke until someone gave me a couple of Creme plastic worms, and I gave them a try one day at a local lake. I caught several largemouth bass even though I didn’t know what I was doing with that plastic stuff; I was hooked.
A lot has changed over the years with the soft plastic worms. For instance, they have become softer and more flexible, and they come in a great variety of colors and sizes. Other innovations included the introduction of an assortment of different scents to help entice more strikes. Also, the way you fish plastic worms has evolved over the years since new types of rigs and presentations have evolved.
Probably one of the earliest worm tactics was the Texas Rig. To tie this rig, slide a cone sinker onto the end of your line and then tie on a long-shank hook of an appropriate size; there are a variety of hooks, including weedless for rigging plastic worms.
You make this presentation weedless by pushing the hook down into the head end of the worm and back out again in about a half inch. Turn the hook and push it back up into the worm and parallel to the back; push the hook point just slightly into the back of the worm to make it weedless. To keep the cone sinker from sliding up the line, I stick the end of a wooden toothpick into the top and break it off. This rig can be fished in shallow or deeper water and even around structures and weed edges.
The Carolina Rig is similar to the Texas Rig but with some important differences. With this rig, the slip-sinker is placed above a snap swivel so it can’t drop down to the worm, and an 18-36-inch leader is attached to the business end. You can rig the worm with a hook similar to the Texas Rig. The whole point of this rig is to get the worm up off the bottom and just above the weeds, and for that reason, a buoyant worm is often used. The sinker gets the rig down, but the worm rides higher in the water. Another rig which has been gaining in popularity is the Drop-shot Rig. With this technique, a swivel is placed at the end of your line, and then an additional desired length of line is added below the swivel. A bell sinker or similar type of weight is placed at the end of the added line, and
your plastic worm is attached higher at the swivel. This rig gets down quickly with the weight on the bottom, but the worm rides higher above weeds or other structures where it remains visible as it is jigged in that location.
Finally, another rig that I have referred to in past stories is the one known as the Wacky Rig, and “wacky” is a good name for it since it looks like something a little kid put together. A wacky worm is generally a little shorter than a regular worm and blunter at both ends, and what’s so different is the way it’s hooked; the 3/0 or 4/0 hook is simply pushed up through the middle of the worm — that’s it. A split shot can be added somewhere above the worm for deeper water and to get down quicker.
I like to put an O-ring or a slice of a tube jig in the middle of the worm and then run the hook through that since it helps to keep the worm from breaking apart with multiple hits. If needed, you can also use weedless hooks. This rig should be fished slowly, stirring up the bottom as it’s jigged, and then left to settle again.
It’s also possible to fish a worm with a simple mushroom jig head; simply push the hook in the appropriate length, and you are ready to go. Obviously, there are a lot of approaches to fishing the plastic worm, and these same techniques also apply to plastic lizards and creature baits.
The point is they all work at one time or another; the problem is finding the time to go out and make it happen.
In the real estate world, other than ‘sale is final,’ ‘location, location, location’ seems to be the magic words. Where, as opposed to what is often the sought-after trump card.
In the baseball world, the longsuffering fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates are a prime example of the location conundrum. Its physical property, PNC Park at 115 Federal Street, is one of MLB’s crown jewels. In true real estate jargon, it’s described as “An intimate, classic-style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early originals. Its scenic vistas of downtown and the riverfront create an exciting and dramatic urban sports venue.”
Its curb appeal is inviting. Its lush green lawn is immaculate. Its choices of cuisine are almost endless. There are plenty of things for the kids to do and enjoy, and it provides ample room for entertaining guests.
But even in the most pristine locations, occupants are often caught up in the endless futility of ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ with plans and actions of constant rebuilding and remodeling, never satisfied with what they have before them. While they don’t mind a little refurbishing, those
Scott Lowery
same Pirates fans have become a bit distraught with the continued tinkering in the neighborhood each July that comes with the explanation of preparing for the future.
There is no question that the ‘future’ is not now for the Pirates, nor has it been for most of the 21st century. This 2023 edition of the Buccos got out of the gate with the ultimate tease, compiling an early 20-8 record while occupying first place for the month of April. Since then, fortunes have reverted to the Pirates of old, with the team battling the Cardinals for last place in the NL Central.
Throughout their 142-year professional history, the Pirates have compiled an overall winning record, and the enamored townsfolks have identified with the black & gold. But since the turn of the century, the remodeling has become a bit of an eyesore.
Only four times since 2000 have the Pirates had a winning record, the last coming in 2018. They’ve not been to the World Series since 1979, haven’t made the playoffs since 2015, and have lost 100 games the past two seasons. In 2021, game attendance dipped below 1 million fans with a per-game average of 10,611, the lowest since 12,577 in 1995 when the team
won 58 games.
General Manager Ben Cherington’s reworking of the franchise has begun to infuse some life and energy into the PNC location, with as many as five rookies dotting the starting lineup by late July. A three-game end-of-the-month series with the Phillies drew crowds of 30,000+ as the Pirates took the series 2-1 against their PA foes.
With the passing of the August 1st trade deadline, the team’s makeover continued as a new flag containing the old adage, ‘out with the old, in with the new’ might as well be hoisted on the center field flagpoles right next to Old Glory and the Jolly Roger. Although PNC Park’s turnstiles may qualify as a gated community, it is not one for baseball senior citizens.
When the August 1st trade deadline expired, so had the services of four of the team’s elder statesmen. Abandoning ship were pitcher Rich Hill, at 43, MLB’s oldest current payer; first basemen Carlos Santana, 37; first basemen Ji-man Choi, 32; and catcher Austin Hedges, 31. Of the quartet, Santana had most endeared himself to Pirates fans with an engaging personality, defensive flair, and power bat. In his last at-bat with the team, he belted a decisive ninth-inning home run in a win over San Diego.
In the facility’s spacious walk-in closet, only the belongings of community icon Andrew McCutchen were the property of a 30-year-old.
Advertising itself as having a great yard
and plenty of opportunities for kids to play, many of the new tenants relocating to 115 Federal Street will most likely be beating the bushes of the minor leagues for the foreseeable future. On the team’s current active roster, ten players are 25 or younger, with many more seeking Google directions to Pittsburgh from farm team locations.
All told, 75 players went to new addresses via 32 MLB deadline trades, with the Mets surrendering and dismissing Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer making the most headlines. While many of the moves were made by teams vying for playoff spots, the Pirates are seeking a more longterm investment.
“We certainly considered a more passive approach and keeping everybody,” Cherington explained. “We weighed that versus the opportunity to get some young talent or seek young talent that we didn’t have a week ago, combined with opening up opportunity for some guys who have a chance to be here for a longer period of time.”
On the baseball calendar, August 1st resembles the day after Christmas, with teams making gift exchanges, all hoping for something better than what they had. It’s been all too familiar in the Burgh. Along North Shore Drive, between Heinz Field and PNC Park, sits a statue honoring Pittsburgh native Fred Rogers. All Pirates fans long for the day when Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood will be the home of championship baseball.
Icannot believe our summer is coming to a close. We just started. The kids will be heading back soon. The fall sports scene will be kicking up shortly, too. I need to make the transition. We all do. I seriously do not know where the time goes.
I would like to send some praise to two local squads. Last week, I wrote about the girls’ softball team at WALL. They finished second and an incredible showing in the State Tournament. I
did my best to follow every game. Although our gals came up a tad short, I am very proud of this team and what they accomplished. Bravo ladies. I also need to give the Montoursville Juniors some love. My friends from the borough did extremely well. These boys finished second in PA. Juniors is the next step after Little League. I know a great deal of their coaches and players.
I am not surprised by their successes. Congratulations.
Jensen will be heading to Williamsport High School in a few weeks. He will be an incoming freshman. Dude? Say what? Yes. This will be tough. He is all grown up, but thankfully, he still looks and acts like his mom. Jensen is somewhat excited. New chapter. New settings. I am sure he will be fine. WAHS is the best. I have
Spencer
nothing but love for my Millionaires. My son plans on trying out for the WAHS Golf Team. He has shown a recent interest, and I am thrilled with his new passion. We have played a few rounds lately. Hit some balls at the local ranges. We practice our flops in the backyard after supper. Jensen is staying humble, and his expectations are low. Golf is hard. It is a very frustrating game. Especially for those just getting acquainted. I try to remind him that things will come. Stay positive, kid. Easier said than done.
One of the great joys is being able to
share golf with your family. Introducing our children is particularly special. You are giving them a gift that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. Yes. I have been around the game of golf for quite some time. Player. Coach. Trade. And now I scribe. I repeat, golf is hard. I know a great deal about the golf swing, and teaching my own son has been rough. The same goes for any sport. It helps when you have another set of eyes involved. I highly recommend getting some pointers from a PGA pro.
I have come across tons of articles on how to get your kids involved. I am not an expert, but I have been around. KEEP THE GAME FUN. Golf is a game. Remove the frustrations and harp on patience. Allow kids to learn at their own pace.
GIVE PRAISE. This is so important. Compliment the good shots and laugh at the bad. Constant encouragement helps. Pat them on the back. Find and give them reasons to love the sport.
START SIMPLE. Start with the basics. A proper stance and grip will go a long way. There is no right or wrong way to swing the club. That is what makes golf so challenging and fun.
ENVIRONMENT. I don’t recommend
that you take your kids to the course during peak times. Smaller crowds allow your child to explore and take their time. They will feel much more comfortable and won’t disturb others. CAMPS. Do some research. Find a golf camp or clinic that is suited for kids.
I have enjoyed the past few weeks playing and prepping with my son. Jensen is getting better, and he seems to enjoy the sport. It has allowed me to start hanging out at the course again.
I look forward to many more adventures with the kid. Cheers.
Crossword, Jumble and Sudoku Answers Page 62
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9, with no number repeating in any one row, column or 3-by-3 box.
PETS PUPPIES
PURE BRED LAB PUPPIES. 1 Red And 4 Yellow. Vet Checked, Dewormed And Shots. Born July 4th. Ready For A Good Home August 29th. 570547-6033. 175754
AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER Puppies. Cute and Playful. $200.00. Call 570-547-6409.
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2 RED & WHITE Cavapoo Males. Vet Checked, Vaccinated And Wormed. Ready On Aug. 14th. $395.00. Leave Message At 570-547-2994. 175751
CAVAPOO PUPPIES 8
Weeks Old. Vet Checked, Shots And Dewormed. Asking $475.00 Each. 570-538-9055. 175371
AKC FEMALE SHIH TZU Ready Now, $600.00. 570-6921472. 175353
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Red Merle And Red Tri’s. $350.00. 570-568-6823.
175547
ACA REGISTERED SHIHTZU Males. Up To Date On Shots And Deworming. $300.00. 570-538-1361. 175735
DOGS
1 YEAR OLD Golden Retriever, Female. Free To A Good Home. 570-547-6409. 175729
2 FEMALE HUSKY Dogs For Sale. $50.00 Each. 570-7453840. 175732
LIVESTOCK
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309.
175750
400 PULLETS, READY 8/3
6 Weeks Old, $9.50 Apiece. 570-547-7002. 175347
EVENTS
YARD SALES
ADVERTISE your Yard Sale, Garage Sale, or Rummage Sale! Only $7.95 for 5 lines! Contact Jaimie Today!! Call Webb Weekly at (570) 326-9322 or email classifieds@webbweekly. com
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175747
GARAGE SALE
AUG. 10th & 11th, 9-2. 1532 Exchange Road, Muncy. Radial Arm Saw, Firewood $150/PickUp Load, Craft Items, Movies, Computer Games, Dishes, Christmas Items, Roof Jacks, Coffee Table, Wicker Box. 175753
MOVING SALE
MOVING SALE, Furniture, Snow Blower, Book Shelves, Etc. Text For Pictures And Information, 570-337-1730 After 5:30pm. 175350
BUS TRIP
JACKSONVILLE AT PITTSBURGH, October 29th. Private Bus. $220.00 Ticket And Ride. Call Brain, 272-209-0420. Leave Message. 175543
CHURCH SERVICES
HESHBON PARK UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Rd)
Pastor Jane O’Borski. Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 175491
GENERAL MERCH.
SICKLE BAR MOWER
Mounts On I.H. Super A. 570745-3429. 175572
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE
Secretary Desk, Cherry Finish. Call 570-428-5567. 175741
CURTIS SNOW PLOW 6’
x 18”. Fits A Kubota RTV 900. Asking $6,500.00. Leave Message 570-435-0461. 175551
14.5 HP TROY BILT Horse Tiller. Used One Season. Custom Tines, Like New, $1,100.00. 570-435-5832. 175538
PROFESSIONAL GRADE
Life Fitness Treadmill T3 And Elliptical Cross Trainer. Call 724-910-1491. 175541
LEATHER 6 1/2” High Leg La-Z-Boy Recliner With Leather Kit, $500.00. 570-326-2813 Or 570-447-8233. 175542
CARGO TRAILER, 5’4” X 8’4” With Gate Ramp, Diamond Grid Body, $250.00. Delta Truck Tool Box, Diamond Plate, $175.00. Enterpac Industrial Grade Hydraulic Bender, $450.00. Scott Fertilizer Broadcaster, $20.00. Call 772-6632605. 175545
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BIKES
TURN YOUR BIKE INTO ELECTRIC By Changing The Front Wheel. $50.00 EACH. 570-753-5022. 175546
GOOD THINGS TO EAT
LUMBER
HEMLOCK LUMBER For Sale. Call Or Stop In With Your Order. Also Free Slabwood
Loaded On Your Truck. 15545 South Route 44, Allenwood. 570-547-7026. 175534
FIREWOOD
HARD WOOD, SLAB
WOOD, $10.00 Per Bundle. Bundle Weighs Approximately 2,500 LBS. Size 4’W x 4”H x 10”L. Call 570-547-0635.
174463
FIREWOOD. Red And White
Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery.
Discount For Multiple Loads. Also Hauling Mulch And Stone. Call 570-220-5227. 175725
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WANTED TO BUY
CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES
381 Broad Street Montoursville,
BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 175493
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$$OLD GUITARS
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SEAMSTRESS EMPLOYMENT
PLUMBINGMASTERS IS LOOKING for HVAC Technicians and Helpers with experience in servicing and installing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holiday’s, medical benefits and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: PlumbingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@verizon.net or call 570323-1983. 175744
ENTRY LEVEL OR EXPERIENCED DOOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. Immediate Employment Opportunity, Training Provided By Employer. Compensation Based On Experience. Long Term Career Opportunity. Must Be Willing To Work. Must Be Able To Lift 50 Pounds. Must Be Able To Work Well With Others. Contact Mike At 570-326-3900 Or Email To NCGDIMike@gmail. com . 175168
570-916-9627
310 Heck Road Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 745-2240
POSITIONS AVAILABLE at Marshalek’s Fruit Farm. Utility/ Maintenance person and Retail Area person. Will consider full time or part time. Apply at 1875 Quaker State Road, Montoursville. 175745
BUSINESS SERVICES
JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-3770428. 175582
RICHART’S FURNITURE
REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-5843215. 17841
HANDYMAN Fast Service, Nice Work. Call Me And Save. Mike 570-506-4669. 175560
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WE WASH AND REPAIR
Horse And Calf Blankets And Make New Ones. We Make Hunting Coats For Your Dogs. 570-725-3513. 175177
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LAWNCARE
SCOTT'S LAWN CARE. SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP.
Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping . 24th Year In Business. Fully Insured. Call Now For Spring Rototilling 570-419-6326. 175494
RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Mowing And Mulching. Low Voltage Lighting. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570-772-1588. 174099
YARD WORK, CLEANUP. Brush Removal, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. Also, CleanOuts. Fully Insured. 570-4391934. 174466
WEED WHACKING, Field Mowing, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 175583
CALL ME FOR YOUR LAWNCARE NEEDS. Fully Insured. 570-322-8787, 570560-8471 . 175016
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NEED A CLEAN HOME? 35 + Years Experience. Have References. 570-323-5426. 175270
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Overall Width: 68” • Overall Height: 84”
Overall Length: 123” • Weight: 776#
Dump Body 48” x 84”
4,000 lb. Capacity
Primary Color: Gray
2388 sq ft in Loyalsock Township, Greenview Commons, Warrensville Rd. One owner, 3 bedroom with possibility of 4th. 2.5 baths, first floor master bedroom with en-suite, 2 car garage, front porch, back patio extended and partially covered, central air with heat pump. Upgraded flooring and kitchen cabinets, carpeted bedrooms, washer and dryer included. HOA fee includes snow removal, landscaping and lawn care.
$350,000.00 call 570-419-0370 to view.
570-279-6900
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– Please stop in our office at –240 Streibeigh Lane, Montoursville, Pa. 17754 or reply online to:
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We are located at 2790 Canfields Lane, Montoursville PA 17754.
INSURANCE
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REAL ESTATE
LAST LOT IN Mountain View Estates. Asking $90,000.00. 570-447-1715.
174465
HOUSE FOR SALE
2 SPACES IN WEST GATEWAY Twin Hills Memorial Park, $2,500.00, Transfer Fee Will Be Paid By Seller. 570916-1178. 175362
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 3.85 Acres, 28x48 Sunroom, New Metal Roof, Bath Fitter Remodeled Main Bath. Kraftmaid Kitchen Cabinets Remodeled Less Than 10 yrs Ago, Stainless Appliances. 1 Car Garage
Under House Has Kitchen Cabinet Storage, Separate Bath, (2) 40x40 Shops Buildings. Could Rent Out Basement For Income.
1 Bedroom is Currently Used as Laundry Room but Could Easily Move Setup to Basement. Upper Driveway Access. Both Driveways are Base Amesite. Oil Heat, New Central Air Unit Installed Last Year. Vinyl Rail and Trex Decking on Front Porch. WR School District. Serious Inquiries Only. 570-244-5736.
175550
TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 1,600 Sq. Ft. in Loyalsock Township, Homewood Oaks Assn. Convenient location, walking distance to shopping, dining, parks, etc.
Move-In Condition, First Floor Master Bedroom & Laundry, Plenty of closet/storage room. 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom, upgraded flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, sunroom, patio, landscaping. Appliances included. Low HOA fee includes trash/ice/snow/leaf removal, landscaping, & lawn care. $250,000.00 call 570-3378853 to view. 175738
4 GRAVE PLOTS In Greenlawn Memorial Park. Value, $8,000; Asking $5,000 OBO. Call 570-220-9724 or 272-2020374.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
FURNISHED LUXURY
APARTMENT Downtown Williamsport. 2 Bedroom, All Utilities And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Short-term Lease. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/ Month. 570-916-3309. 175748
BROAD ST. SCHOOL
APTS. Jersey Shore Senior Living. 2-Bedroom apartment available, $903 / Month. 62 yrs. of age and older facility. All utilities included! Central Air, Wallto-Wall Carpeting, Microwave, DW, Refrigerator, Gas Stove. On-site Laundry available. Entire Building Elevator Accessible. 24-HR Emergency Maintenance. 24-HR Secured Building. $99 Security Deposit. NO PETS. Questions? Tour? Call Andy @ 570-601-6818. 175592
FOR SALE: FORD FESTIVA SE. 2015, 72,000 Miles. Clean, Good Condition, $6,500.00. 570-772-1674 .
175173
2010 CADILLAC CTS, V-6, 160K Miles, Leather Seats, Clean, $5,000.00. Inspected. Call 717-381-9084. 175539 83 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE GLX V-6 With Auto Trans. Antique Title. Fair Condition. $2,600.00 OBO. 570-295-4033. 175517
GARAGE FOR SALE
1 & 2 BEDROOM Apartments. 1 Mile In Country, No Pets, No Smoking Inside. $650/700.00. 570-568-6823.
STORAGE UNITS
10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 17595
VEHICLES
CARS
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK. Call 570-220-0732.
NO PEEKING ALLOWED! SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS WEEKS GAMES
Since 1994
Skid Steer Services Snow Plowing Brick Walks Patios
1987 SUZUKI 250 Quad Sport. Needs A Little TLC. $500.00 OBO. 570-323-3407.
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Gravel Driveway Repair Drainage New Lawn Installation Retaining Walls
CAMPERS
CAMPER FOR SALE 2008 Salem 312 BHBS At Hidden Valley RV Park, Mifflinburg. Lot Rent Paid For Year, $16,000.00. 570-971-3948.
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VEHICLES WANTED
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FOUR CAR GARAGE, Close To Hospital And YMCA. Land, 628 Spruce Street, Williamsport. $30,000.00. 570-916-3309.
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TRUCKS
2015 SILVERADO. Beautiful Truck. Garage Kept. Inspected, Oil Changed 5/23. Detailed Inside And Out 6/23. Truck Includes A Western MidWeight Snow Plow, Sprayed Rhino Liner. $28,000.00. 88K Miles. Contact sailing0458@ outlook.com . 175574
2004 HARLEY SOFTAIL, $8,700.00. Phone 570-419-9632 . 175730
ANTIQUE CARS
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RVS
2008 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION Class A Diesel. 78,000 Miles. $70,000.00. 570337-0909. 174790
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