On Feb. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m., the Lycoming County Master Gardeners will hold a free presentation on starting your seeds indoors at Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville. Starting your own seeds before the growing season is a must for variety on a budget. Learn to address the challenges of starting seeds indoors.
The Muncy Area Senior Citizens will meet at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Lunch will be served at noon. If you have not yet made your reservation, please do so by contacting Doris Babb at 570-584-3823 or Shirley Watson at 570-546-5360 by Friday, Feb. 14. Also, please call if you need to cancel your reservation. Dues will be due. New members are welcome.
On Feb. 22, from 9-11 a.m., join the Lycoming County Master Gardeners at the Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville, for a free presentation on pruning trees and shrubs. Pruning that is well executed results in a variety of benefits. When poorly performed, pruning can harm a tree’s health, stability and appearance.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 26, there will be a lasagna dinner at Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W 4th St, Williamsport, from 4-6:30 p.m. Dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.
On March 1, from 9-11 a.m., join the Lycoming County Master Gardeners at the Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville, for a Dried Flower Make and Take. For $10, you can learn how to dry flowers to use for cards and gifts—and make your own!
Bingo Silent Auction, Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. at the Muncy Masonic Lodge.
For the second year in a row, the Sullivan County Agricultural Society is hosting Bingo at the fairgrounds in Forksville. Bingo dates are March 1 and April 5. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $30 to enter and includes a pack of 20 cards. Players can also purchase special games. Cash prizes are a $500 jackpot for a full card, $75 for special games, and $30 for regular games. Bingo will be held inside the heated 4-H building. Food will be available for purchase. Bingo benefits the Sullivan County Fair, which will be held on Aug. 27-31, with proceeds to be used to replace and repair roofs on some of the fair buildings. For more information, visit www.sullivancountyfair.org or follow @SullivanCountyFair on Facebook.
On March 15, from 8-4 a.m., join the Lycoming County Master Gardeners at the Klump Academic Center, 1034 West 3rd St, Williamsport, for a symposium in partnership with Responsible Decarbonization Alliance, “Bringing Nature Back: One Yard at a Time.” This $30 seminar will include speakers Brie Arthur, Maddison Perzel, Carl Bower and Jim Green. There will be multiple breakout sessions on a variety of topics, vendors, non-profits.
On Saturday, March 22, at 12:45 p.m., there will be a gift card Bingo at the Turbotville Community Hall, with proceeds to benefit the Turbotville Area Lions Club. For advance tickets, see any Turbotville Area Lions Club member.
On April 26, from 9-11 a.m., join the Lycoming County Master Gardeners at the Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville, for a free workshop on lawn & turf management for homeowners, to provide some of the simple skills needed to care for their lawns without having to hire a lawncare service.
The Eastern Lycoming Amputee and Limb Difference Group meets the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Eastern Lycoming Branch YMCA, 50 Fitness Drive, Muncy. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and family and caregivers are welcome. For more information please contact John Werner at jjwerner@gmail.com or 570-765-3443.
Canusarago Grange will be meeting the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. We have monthly meetings and are looking for new members to join
our Grange. The Grange Hall is available for rent. Please contact Connie Schultz at 570-584-3905 for more details if interested in joining or renting the Hall.
Al Anon is for the family and friends of alcoholics, and is held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Pine St. Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport, in the back of the church; and every Monday at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 426 Mulberry St, Williamsport.
The East Lycoming Historical Society is looking for local artists willing to display their work, paintings, pottery, photos, etc. in our museum at 66 South Main Street. Those interested should phone 570-4198637 and leave a message.
The Beacon UMC hosts monthly food truck events for the community on the third Thursday from 4:30-7 p.m.
Hughesville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 35 meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the legion, 76 N. Main St., Hughesville. Members and prospective members are welcome.
Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the legion, 515 Legion Road, Muncy.
John Brady Lodge 116 Independent Order of Odd Fellows meet every first and third Wednesday of each month at Muncy Masonic Lodge. For information, call 570-546-2960.
The Eastern Lycoming Amputee and Limb Difference Group meets the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Eastern Lycoming Branch YMCA, 50 Fitness Drive, Muncy. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and family and caregivers are welcome. For more information please contact John Werner at jjwerner@gmail.com or 570-765-3443.
Clarkstown United Methodist Church is once again an individual church, and as such has changed Sunday service hours to 9 a.m., with Children and Adult Bible Studies at 10:15 a.m.
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly, United Mill Green Methodist Church, Millville, is open. Call 570204-1350 for more information.
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Evangelical Friends Church, Hughesville, every Tuesday. Weighin is at 5:30 p.m., meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.
TOPS-Take off Pounds Sensibly, First United Methodist Church, Muncy, every Tuesday. Weigh-in is at 8:45 a.m., meeting to follow. Call 570-279-6270 for more information.
TOPS-Take off Pounds Sensibly, Hughesville Vol. Fire Co., Hughesville, every Tuesday. Private weigh-in is at 4:15 p.m., meeting follows from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 570-360-3891 for more information. Accepting new members.
30 hours of giving: Raise the Region returns March 12, 13
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), in collaboration with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, proudly announces Raise the Region 2025, a powerful 30-hour online giving campaign designed to unite community members in supporting local nonprofits. Taking place on March 12 and 13, this initiative empowers organizations to address the growing needs of North Central Pennsylvania.
Since its inception in 2013, Raise the Region has become a cornerstone of philanthropy in the region, raising over $19 million for local nonprofits. In 2024 alone, the program generated $2,343,179 from 7,858 donors and benefiting 350 nonprofit organizations. By participating in this focused campaign, nonprofits increase their online presence, raise awareness for their missions, and secure vital resources to thrive throughout the year.
“Raise the Region is an opportunity for the community to bring together local nonprofits, donors, and businesses to make a meaningful collective impact,” said Erin Ruhl, Director of Community Engagement. “The event helps nonprofits raise much-needed funds that directly benefit the region by supporting programs and services that address local needs. It fosters a spirit of collaboration, as organizations work together to raise awareness, engage with supporters, and amplify their missions.”
Generous support from Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, including $175,000 in stretching donations and cash prizes, inspires charitable giving and underscores the transformative power of investing locally. Additional monetary prizes and incentives will be provided by Evergreen Wealth Solutions, First Citizens Community Bank, Larson Design Group, Pennsylvania Skill by Miele Manufacturing, Subaru, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Weis Markets.
“The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships are
honored to support Raise the Region for the 13th year,” said Aubrey Alexander. “This fundraiser consistently shows the generosity of our community and the vital work of local nonprofits. We look forward to another successful event in 2025.”
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, or Union Counties are encouraged to participate. Registration must be completed by Friday, Feb. 21. For more information on registration and official rules, visit www.RaiseTheRegion.org.
For more information about Raise the Region or the programs and services offered by FCFP, visit www.FCFPartnership.org or call 570-321-1500.
Montgomery FFA presents program at Eagle Grange; three recognized for FFA Keystone Degree
The historic Eagle Grange Hall near Montgomery, its exterior recently renovated, was filled to capacity on Feb. 4 for the annual FFA Night. Thirteen members of the Montgomery High School FFA Chapter and their adviser, Chris Ulrich, were present to share a slide program showing the many FFA activities of the past year. Eagle Grange has partnered with the local FFA on multiple service projects and annually sponsors three of the distinctive blue corduroy jackets for first year FFA students.
Special recognition was given at the gathering to three per-
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sons who have received the FFA Keystone Degree, the highest individual honor given by the Pennsylvania FFA. Landyn Rine and Madison Burleigh, both of whom are officers of the Montgomery FFA, received this recognition at the 2025 PA Farm Show. Among the current requirements for receiving the degree: FFA membership for three years and active participation in FFA activities at and above the chapter level, giving at least 25 hours of community service and completing a Supervised Agricultural Experi-
ence (SAE).
Prior to this year, Tom Styer, now of Muncy, was the last Montgomery student to receive the FFA Keystone Degree, 60 years ago in 1965.
Landyn is the local FFA president and completed his SAE with a paid placement at PennDOT working as a service technician in the vehicle maintenance department. Madison, chapter vice president, did her SAE with dairy breeding for her Holstein and Brown Swiss herd. She also works in an unpaid placement on the family farm, Scarlet Summer Holstiens.
Love pours in from around the world for kindergarten class
By PAT CROSSLEY pcrossley@sungazette.com
HUGHESVILLE — Kindergarten students at Ashkar Elementary are learning that love is a universal language as they receive Valentine wishes from around the United States and from countries around the world.
Created by their teacher Megan Fox, the project is tied to the class’ Common Core Language Arts curriculum. As part of the program, students have already studied about Native Americans from different regions of the United States as well as exploring a unit on kings and queens where they read stories based in European countries. They are currently learning about seasons and weather around the country.
Receiving letters, cards and sometimes small gifts from people who live in those sometimes faraway places brings the study to life. And the response has been overwhelming.
Outside Fox’s classroom is a map of the United States, visually illustrating that response. There are cards all around the map linked to the states of their origin. There are cards along the hallway from countries around the world. And in the classroom the day’s haul of cards — one for each of the 20 students — waits to be opened.
First the kiddos have to search the room to find the cards. Once they each have one, they’re excited and anxious to open them, but this is school, so there is an educational component first.
“Kindergarten, take a look at your envelope. Put your finger on our address. Can you find the address on your envelope,” Fox asks the students. Then comes finding the return address, revealing
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Ashkar Kindergarten teacher Megan Fox opens Valentine’s Day cards from all over the world with her class in Hughesville.
the state where the sender lives. The postmark too gives more information about the person who sent the card.
Then there are the lucky students who have claimed envelopes without postmarks or ones with more than one stamp.
“Maybe it came from really far away or maybe it’s really heavy,” Fox challenges them to think about why that might be.
Finally the time has come to open the envelopes revealing what surprise is inside.
There are cards from Florida, Minnesota, Washington state, Michigan, California, Hawaii and Utah, to name just a few. Fox shared that the only states the children haven’t gotten cards from so far are Oklahoma, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
One card comes from Maryland.
“Do you remember any of our Native Americans that lived near the coast? They ate clams,” Fox interjects that bit of review of what they had learned earlier in the year.
This time they also have received valentines from Germany, Canada and Norway, which has a royal family Fox points out to them, tying it back to their study of kings and queens.
Some are from family members who live far away, like Callie’s Nana, who sent her a card from Missouri.
Some cards contain small gifts, such as the one from someone in the military who sent a commemorative coin and stickers. Another includes a book called “The ABCs of Wisconsin.”
“It’s everything about their state — that was super cool,” Fox said.
“There’s actually a card out on the map from Wisconsin — it was super cute. It says something like, ‘It may sound cheesy’ — like Wisconsin — ‘but I hope you have a chocolatey sweet day’ — like Hershey in Pennsylvania,” Fox said.
“Just the creativity has been so cool that we’re receiving,” she said.
The valentines come from friends and families of the students or of other people in the school who have shared it on social media, including Fox.
“There is one woman from Picture Rocks who is traveling right now, so she keeps sending us cards from different places as she travels,” Fox said.
“The one card that’s out there is from Oregon and it’s a student that our librarian used to have that’s now in the military. She sent us this really cool Moose Driver patch and told us that she flies a C-17 plane. The connections that have been made are super cool,” she said.
And, it’s not a one-way situation.
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“We are exchanging with a lot of classrooms as well, which has been super cool. They send them to us. My kids made ones that we send right back that have a little bit of information about the Little League World Series
and stuff like that,” she said.
All together, Fox estimates that the kindergartners have received well over 200 cards.
One student’s grandfather, with connections in the Philippines, shared the project and now a classroom there has sent a package with Valentines for the students.
In turn, the grandfather, who is traveling there, is taking a package filled with Valentine’s messages from the Ashkar students to their new friends in the Philippines. Even though the project is centered around learning about the world and the people that inhabit the planet
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with them, Fox hopes that the impact their kindness has on others.
One of her favorite quotes is from the late Robert F. Kennedy Sr., who said, “Each time a person acts to improve the lot of others, they send forth a tiny ripple of hope.”
“That’s really what it’s all
about…remember that love really makes the world go ’round,” Fox said.
So, even though some kindergarten students can’t read all of the words, they can feel that ripple of hope and love in the cards people took the time to send to this small school in rural Pennsylvania.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 3476 Beaver Lake Rd., Hughesville is hosting “Bring a Friend to Church” on Feb. 16, service is at 8:15 a.m. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Please join us.
There will be a worship service on Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. at Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville. The sermon title will be “Blessings and Woes.”
Dave Jones will deliver the
message at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 16, at the Hughesville Baptist Church, 37 N. Third St., Hughesville.
There will be a worship service on Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport. The sermon title will be “Blessings and Woes.”
There will be a worship service on Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. at Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road,
Montoursville. The sermon title will be: “Give and It Will Be Given to You.”
There will be a worship service on Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport. The sermon title will be “Give and It Will Be Given to You.”
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 3476 Beaver Lake Road Hughesville holds worship every Sunday at 8:15 a.m.
Footsteps to Follow: A servant leader
On Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, my wife and I were blessed to participate in Sunday school and worship with Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. Following the service that day, as he almost always did, Jimmy Carter allowed people to have their pictures taken with him. As we stood beside him, we could feel the glorious presence and light of Jesus Christ. Though that was over eighteen years ago, I can still feel the warmth of Christ whenever I reflect upon that moment. In life, we all need to have heroes to follow. But we need to choose those heroes wisely so that our heroes are helping us follow the right path. As followers of Jesus Christ, we want to follow in “the way, the truth,” and the light of Jesus (John 14:6
GNT).
There are evil spirits and weak heroes all around us. We must ask Jesus to help us choose wisely to follow those who lead us into the light of Christ.
Jimmy Carter was, for me, one of those human beings who helped me keep my eyes fixed on Jesus. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told us that, as His followers, we were to “let your light so shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
Jimmy Carter has done that with his life. Looking upon his light that showed through his every smile, I was drawn closer to our Creator and to the footsteps of Jesus that I should follow.
Ephesians 2:10 says to us “God has made us
what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.” Jimmy Carter showed us how, as a follower of Jesus, to be the servant leader Jesus calls us to be.
The work of Jimmy Carter, from his outreach in his town of Plains to his international ministry outreach through The Carter Center, speaks to and reflects the light of Christ. May we do the same as we follow in the footsteps of Christ doing the “life of good deeds, which [Jesus] has already prepared for us to do.”
Jimmy Carter once asked a missionary with whom Carter was working how he kept his life and heart focused for the ministry of Christ that he was doing. The man told him that every day
The North Mountain Stone Heap Church invites you to join us for worship service held on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Informing us of the message sent to us and recorded in the Bible are Robert Bieber and Bryan Hornberger, with occasional singing by the Heaps family. Come be with us and be blessed!
The Beacon UMC hosts monthly food truck events on the third Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Footsteps to Follow
he asked God to help him keep two things foremost in his daily walk: first, love in his heart for God. And secondly, love in his heart for the person in front of him.
“Day by day, O dear Lord, three things I pray: To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly, Day by day” (St. Richard of Chichester, adapted for “Godspell” by Schwartz and Tebelak).
May it be so for us. Thank you to my hero and my brother in Christ, Jimmy Carter. Thank you to so many other followers of Jesus who have been a light for
me in my journey. “Jesus, help me to follow in the way that you would have me go. Amen.”
Pastor Bob Wallace, retired UMC pastor
Sullivan County teen to represent U.S. on National Trap shooting team
Lucy Myers, 19, of the Sullivan County Shooting Team, has been named to the National Junior Women’s Trap shooting team after a stellar performance in the USA National Shooting Selection Matches.
The selection took place in two parts, with the first being held last fall in Hillsdale, Michigan, where Myers finished with 209 out 250 targets in the qualification round before placing fourth overall and first in the college age group. At the second, held in Palm Beach, Florida, at the end of January, Myers scored 200 out of 250 targets, earning her the opportunity to shoot in both the Women’s Open Final and the Junior Women’s Open Final. Finalists included only the top six competitors in each division.
In the Women’s Final, Myers shot her way into the top two before finishing only three targets behind Olympian shooter Rachel Tozier, taking silver in that division.
In the Junior Women’s Final,
for ages 21 and under, she again reached the top two, ultimately competing against Carey Garrison, who attended the Paris Olympics as a backup shooter. The pair went into a Sudden Death round in which Garrison hit three out of
Myers is a freshman at
University and a member of the
She looks forward to traveling abroad to represent the U.S.
four targets. Myers struck all four, taking gold.
Liberty
Flames Shotgun Team.
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‘Shark Tank’ panelist to speak at Bucknell
LEWISBURG — Entrepreneur, investor and renowned ABC Shark Tank panelist Kevin O’Leary is the next 2024-25 Bucknell Forum series speaker and will appear at the university on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, where he will discuss this year’s “World in Transition” theme.
Presented in partnership with the Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, his appearance is free and open to the public, although tickets are required.
Current Bucknell students and employees may receive up to two free tickets at any campus box office location, or online, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. one day prior to the event.
A valid Bucknell University ID is required to receive advance tickets.
Remaining tickets will be available for the general public at the Weis Center box office beginning at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. All individuals may receive up to two free tickets, depending on availability.
O’Leary is the final nationally renowned speaker participating in this year’s Bucknell Forum — a speaker series that since 2007 has featured national leaders, scholars and commentators who have examined various issues from multidisciplinary and diverse viewpoints.
Questions regarding this event may be directed to the Division of Marketing & Communications at 570577-3260 or theforum@bucknell.edu.
O’Leary is the chairman of O’Shares ETF Investments and Beanstox, an automated internet-based investment advisory service. He also holds investments in over 50 private venture companies across a wide range of sectors.
He is a member of Boston’s 120-year-old Hamilton Trust, the oldest investment club in the U.S.
He has been a contributor to CNBC, ABC News and Good Morning America. O’Leary is also an investor/host of ABC Television’s five-time Emmy Award-winning venture capital reality programs Shark Tank and Beyond the Tank, produced by MGM/Sony/ABC.
O’Leary is author of three No. 1 New York Times best-selling books: “Cold Hard Truth”; “Men, Women and Money”; and “Family, Kids and Money.”
After completing his MBA at the Ivey Business School of the University of Western Ontario in 1980, O’Leary worked briefly as an assistant product manager at Nabisco Brands.
He left to pursue a career in television production and became a founding partner in Special Event Television, an independent production company that produced original sports programming.
In 1986, he co-founded SoftKey Software, the first software company to apply the principles of consumer goods marketing to the software industry. SoftKey grew quickly as the price of personal computers declined and millions of North American families began to buy software for family education and entertainment.
After a series of acquisitions, SoftKey changed its name to The Learning Company in 1996. In May 1999, The Mattel Toy Company acquired The Learning Company for $4.2 billion.
In 2003, O’Leary became co-investor and a director in Storage Now, a leading developer of climate-controlled storage facilities.
Through a series of development projects and acquisitions, Storage Now became an owner/operator of storage services with facilities located in 11 cities serving such companies as Merck and Pfizer when it was acquired by the In-Storage REIT in March 2007 for $110 million.
In July 2007, O’Leary became a founding Special Purpose Acquisition Company investor and director
Area Seniors of the Month for January 2025
Hughesville High School: REESE KIRK
Reese is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Qiunn and Rachel Kirk. Reese is a student, musician, and athlete at Hughesville High School, participating in the band and chorus programs as well as soccer, track and field. In addition, she is a member of the NHS, Scholastic Scrimmage Team, and HOSA club. After High School, she plans to pursue a bachelors in Biochemistry on a premed path.
Montgomery JR/SR High School: MITCHELL MYERS
Mitchell is the son of Dr. Robin and Mrs. Taryn Myers. He is an outstanding student and is involved in the FFA and NHS. He is an active member of his church. Mitchell participates in a co-op at Golden Strip Farms and is a farm apprentice. His responsibilities include maintenance of farm equipment and poultry barns, planting and harvesting crops, and maintaining poultry barns. Upon graduation Mitchell plans to pursue agriculture, aspiring to manage a family farm, including raising four commercial size chickens barns and farming over 400 acres of corn and soybeans
South Williamsport High School: CARTER SULLIVAN
Carter Sullivan is the son of Robert and Cindy Sullivan. Carter is captain of the soccer team and competes in both wrestling and track and field. Carter volunteered in Mini-Thon Club and Key Club. He enjoys playing pickleball, working out and eating. Carter plans to attend college majoring in physical therapy
Hughesville High School: BROOKE DORMAN
I’m the daughter of Jim and Heather Dorman. I’m a Hughesville High School Student and I plan on going to Penn College and Penn State University for Psychology. My clubs include ski club, AP Bio club, and HOSA.
Muncy Jr/Sr High School: KOHEN MEYER
Kohen Meyer is the son of Mathew and Nicole Meyer. Kohen plays football, soccer, and basketball. He is the Vice President of FBLA, the 2nd Class Vice President, and a member of the NHS. Outside of school he enjoys weightlifting and playing video games. Kohen enjoys working in the community through events and making a di erence to others. In the fall Kohen will be attending Frederick’s Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Sullivan County High School: TORI MAROTTI
Sullivan County High School is proud to recognize Tori Marotti as High School Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Dustin Marotti and Amanda Fitzgerald. Tori is Vice President of four organizations at the high school. She is Vice President of the Class of 2025, FBLA, NHS and Student Government. Her other activities include the Athletic Training Club and World Language Club. She is also captain of the basketball team. Tori plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh for a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Sean S. Tetreault, Supervisor 124 Main St., Watsontown • (570) 538-1675
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FOR SALE by OWNER
House, outbuildings, and 5.1 Acres
FIRST LISTING: Home for sale in East Lycoming School District only one mile from Hughesville. This 2,176 sq. ft. two-story home has two large living rooms, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, 5.1 acres of land with six outbuildings (garage, wagon shed, hayshed, chicken coop, smokehouse, and utility shed), and a screened porch. Property has a private water well and public sewage. $349,500. Call (570) 220-9098 for additional information. No agencies please.
Business Manager Vacancy
The Southern Tioga School District seeks a Business Manager who will provide leadership and financial management of the district’s $39 million budget. The primary responsibilities of the Business Manager include but are not limited to financial planning and budget management, cash management and investment, debt service and capital fund, financial accounting and state reporting, and contracts.
The Business Manager is also responsible for overseeing the food service operations, tax collections, transportation, child accounting and central registration, payroll/benefits, accounts payable, and purchasing. The business manager will serve as board secretary, a member of the executive cabinet, and a member of the district leadership team.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s Degree and 5 years of school finance is preferred. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills with knowledge of budget development, accounting/ financial procedures, and business administration technologies. The salary is regionally competitive and negotiable— anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
Application Due Date: February 28, 2025
A complete application portfolio, including a letter of interest, resume, three current references, transcripts, and current clearances, should be submitted online at https://southerntioga. tedk12.com/hire/
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Van Gorden, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at gvangorden@ southerntioga.org or 570-638-2183 ext. 306.
Equal opportunity education institution, as required by Title IX and Title VI of the PA statutes.
The Williamsport Area School District is seeking a highly skilled professional to teach within the Williamsport Area High School’s Career & Technical Education CTE) 43.9999: Homeland and Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services program. This full-time teaching position is effective immediately. Experience working with high school students and teaching in a CTE environment are preferred. Qualifications To Include:
Evidence of a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) hours, equivalent to four (4) years full-time, of wage-earning experience as a Police Officer OR EMT OR Fire fighter. OR Evidence of a minimum of four thousand (4,000) hours, equivalent to two (2) years full-time, of wage-earning experience as a Police Officer OR EMT OR Fire fighter PLUS a baccalaureate degree. OR Evidence of a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) hours, equivalent to four (4) years full-time, of experience as a VOLUNTEER firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The successful candidate must be willing to earn a Vocational II teaching certificate and pass an Occupational Competency Assessment (OCA) as required by PDE. Questions regarding credentials needed for the position may be directed to Matt Fisher, WASD Director of Career and Technical Education via email at mfisher@wasd.org. Online Applications only accepted. Deadline to apply 2/28/25. EOE
The Hughesville Borough Water Authority is receiving applications for a Water Works Technician position. The position includes full-time, first shift work with benefits. Compensation based on experience. Primary duties include the maintenance, monitoring, operation, and repair of the HBWA’s water distribution system. Candidates must possess a valid PA driver’s license; live or be willing to move residency to within 30 minutes of Hughesville Borough; able to operate equipment necessary for the operations in water projects; be familiar with daily operation of a water treatment facility; have organizational skills and good communication. Resumes can be sent to HBWA, PO Box 185, Hughesville, PA 17737 or emailed to contact@hughesvillewater.org. Applications may also be completed on HBWA website at HughesvilleWater.Org. Deadline is February 28, 2025.
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Keystone Tarp Co. Sales & Service. Also Tarps For Sale. 570-435-0752
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La-Z-Boy Lift Chair, 9 months old, has heat and massage. Asking $1,400. 570-374-4304
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Pre-1960’s glitzy & gaudy vintage costume & designer jewelry, estate jewelry, antique jewelry, gold jewelry (old & new), sterling jewelry, sterling silver items, gold jewelry, old silver dollars, & much more! CALL THE JEWELRY LADY - Linda 570-295-0622 or 570-295-4013 Thank You!
Buying Old Posters, Paintings, Toys, Coins & Lighting. Watches, Jewelry, Indian Relics, Swords, Bayonets. Callahan’s Antiquities, 381 Broad St. Montoursville, 570-368-2597. CAGA Certified Appraisers. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11-5.
Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo Game Cube, Nintendo DS, Sega & Sega games, DVDS, country or rock CDs, beer signs & lights . Diecast or Tonka trucks, New York Yankees & Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, Longaberger baskets, old toys & Matchbox cars. Call or text 570-939-5551
Agriculture
6502-Coal
ANTHRACITE COAL DELIVERY
Delivering all sizes of coal. $395/ton, Treverton Rice Coal $345/ton, 2 ton minimum, price includes delivery. Bagged coal $11/50 lb bag. Robbins Coal 570-546-8301
6510-Feed
Mixed grass hay: small square bales and round bales. 570-220-9544
6512-Fire Wood
Anthony M. Lorson Oak Fire Wood: cut & split, seasoned, ready to burn. Polewood is green dead mix. 570-398-2304
Seasoned Oak Firewood 2 years. Also outdoor furnace wood volume discount. 570-772-2352 Transportation
7000-Autos
2016 Ford Fusion 46,000 miles, most options, FWD, great shape. $10,400. 570-244-5221
The Fairfield Auto Group Montoursville ¯ Williamsport ¯ Muncy ¯ Lewisburg 1-888-53-4CARS fairfieldautogroup.com
VAN CAMPEN
Dodge-Chrysler-JeepRam Trucks ¯ 601 W. 3rd St. 570-326-0567 www.vancampen motors.com
1997 Harley Davidson ultra classic, 125th anniversary/shriner, white 40,000 miles, stage 1 kit, chrome front - $10,000
2007 Harley Davidson Road King, green black, 4,000 miles - $10,000
2021 Yamaha Wave Runner, GP1800R SVHO with trailer - $18,000, 570-660-1905 Phone Calls Only
7030-Vehicles Wanted
ßA Cash Buyerß For Unwanted Cars, Trucks, Vans, Farm Machinery. Any Condition. Call 570-772-3661 or 570-772-5625
ATTENTION: B&C AUTO WRECKERS will now pay top dollar for your unwanted cars, trucks & equipment. Licensed & professional service. Removal Service Available. Call for details 570-547-1040.
Service/Repair
7512-Auctioneers
HASSINGER / COURTNEY
Complete Auction Service (570)658-3536 & 539-8791 Estates & Business Liquidations
7670-Mower Repairs
Pennsdale Repair Shop Lawn and Garden Service/Repair, Chain Saw, and Snow Blowers Call 570-447-9908
7715-Roofing
RICHARD T. GOLD, JR. Roofing, spouting & roof painting. General Contracting. Serving the area since 1974. 570-546-3055.
We have your memories and we want you to have them back. Many photographs have been dropped off for publication, some as far back as 2003. Please stop at the East Lycoming
