A Victorian Christmas Soup Luncheon will be held at Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W 4th St, Williamsport on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A choice of soups will be sold and the meal includes bread, pie, and a beverage. A Craft Sale and tours of the church will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.
On Sunday, Dec. 1, Eagle Grange #1 will host the third annual Jingle Bell Jamboree; a free holiday open house for families and children featuring visit/ pictures with Santa, photo backdrop for family portraits, cookie decorating, make-your-own snacks and crafts, games and prizes, and free refreshments. The event will run from 3-4:30 p.m., and will be held at 32 East Blind Road (at intersection with Route 15), Montgomery. Advance reservations are required and accepted on a first come, first served basis and limited to 50 persons; all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For reservations or more info, contact Jenn Nauss at jnauss89@gmail.com or 717-512-1261.
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Grange #1 will host a holiday dinner and program for members/friends of the Grange. The event will include a potluck meal, musical entertainment by Jackie Whitmoyer, and presentation of Community Citizen Award to Dennis Gruver. The event will be held at Eagle Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Road (at intersection with Route 15), Montgomery. For reservations or more info, contact Doug Bonsall at 717-921-1957.
On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7-8:30 p.m., hyperrealism artist Fred Gilmour will present at the December Bald Eagle Art League Meeting at the Thomas Taber Museum, located at 858 W 4th Street, Williamsport.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral will host a Festival of Lessons & Carols. Modeled on the annual celebration at King’s College, this service features traditional congregational carols and anthems presented by Trinity’s Choir, Choral Scholars, and guest musicians. This event is free; doors open at 3:30 pm. A collection will be taken for Dwell Orphan Care. For more information, contact 570-322-0126 or trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.
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 570-419-8637 and leave a message.
The Beacon UMC hosts monthly food truck events for the community on the third Thursday from 4:307 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 570-204-1350 for more information.
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Evangelical Friends Church, Hughesville, every Tuesday. Weigh-in 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.
TOPS-Take off Pounds Sensibly, Divine Providence Hospital Auditorium, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, every Monday, 5 to 6:15 p.m. Accepting new members. First meeting is free.
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The Veterans Memorial Park of Picture Rocks, Inc. will again be displaying luminaries to honor Veterans, living or deceased, from anywhere USA.
Each luminary will be inscribed with the name of your Veteran and his/her branch of service and will be placed around the patio at the Veterans Park located at the intersection of Route 220 (Main Street) and Nunn Lane in Picture Rocks. The luminaries will be illuminated prior to Christmas Eve and burn through the holiday.
If you wish to order a luminary to honor your Veteran, an order form can be obtained by contacting Gene Otterbein at 570-584-5465 or via e-mail at veteranspark@comcast.net. Read the instructions, complete the form and mail to the address on the form.
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Note: Half-time pool league meeting will be at the Hughesville Legion next Tuesday at 7:00. Roster dues must be paid at that time.
Annual charity event underway in Clarkstown
The annual charity event is underway at Shelia’s Jewlery & Gifts. Stop in at her store or at Two Olde Crows in Clarkstown and purchase a decorated bag for $3. All the money raised will go to help the needy families in the community. “Each year the charity has grown, enabling me to give back to my community, which is something that I feel is important,” Sheila Barto said. “We all dealt with hard times at some point in our lives, so we can all relate to how hard it can be during the holidays. It’s encouraging to me to see how willing people are to want to help.”
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We’re excited to announce that Clarkstown Landscape Supply will once again be offering a beautiful selection of Christmas trees and custom wreaths! Whether you’re looking for the perfect Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, or Concolor Fir, we have various heights to suit any home.
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Our talented wreath designer is also taking custom orders for wreaths this year! Personalize yours with your favorite colors, themes, and more. We’ll also have a stunning selection of wreaths, swags, and crosses available during our open hours.
Caravan of Lights Parade comes to Watsontown
The Caravan of Lights Parade is a Watsontown Area Business Association event, organized by Watsontown Haunted Haunt, Wendy’s Hair Place, Natalie’s Notary. The parade forms on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the CSIU/Luzerne Community College. Parade begins at 6 p.m. The parade will end at Santa’s House, where Santa will be there until 8 p.m. visiting with children and families. Characters will also be available for pictures. Free treat bags, cookies/hot cocoa will be available. Special gifts for a few kids that come visit with Santa. Only happening this evening. Don’t miss out! If you don’t live on the parade route, visit us at Santa’s House.
This is an invitation to all businesses, organizations, and kids groups. Decorate your vehicle — but if your group would like to walk, you are more than welcome to walk the route. Come enjoy a great time.
Two Sisters Toy Drive will be participating in the parade, collecting donations through the parade. If you could, let us know if you will be participating in the event. You may keep lights on your decorated vehicles at Santa’s House at the end of the route. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this event
Contact Wendy Shoemaker at wendyshair@windstream.net, or by calling 570-713-9845, or Natalie Buck at nataliesnotaryllc@gmail.com with questions or to confirm attendence.
Penn College IT prof presents at international conference
WILLIAMSPORT — During a recent international conference, a Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member presented his research findings focusing on technology use among people with disabilities.
Stephen R. Cheskiewicz, associate professor of computer information technology, shared the results of his study, “The Great Need for a Dedicated Special Needs Social Media Platform,” at the 17th annual International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation in Seville, Spain.
Cheskiewicz, along with his research partner, Miquel Colobran, a teacher at the European University of Madrid, conducted a mixed-methods study where they surveyed the family of participants in the Special Olympics and the Little League Challenger Division about technology use. The duo’s findings identified the lack of integration accessibility and accommodation features for individuals with disabilities.
“This topic is near and dear to me as I have a son with special needs and serve on the board of the Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball,” Cheskiewicz said. “The overarching conclusion is that there is a great need for a secure type of platform, like Google Translate, where individuals with one disability can easily communicate with those who have a different disability or no disability.”
Organized by the International Academy of Technology, Education and Development, ICERI is one of the largest education conferences in Europe. This year’s event had over 900 attendees, representing 86 countries.
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Once you have a completed form, please turn them into one of the following locations. Crownover's New To You, Two Olde Crows Variety Shoppe, Be Unique. Be You LLC Apparel and Home Boutique, or Kidscycle. All entry forms will be gathered on Thursday December 5th.
An Entry form given at each business will also be accepted for a chance to win. Photo copied Entry forms and Stamps will NOT be accepted.
Winners will be pulled on December 5th and 6th and videos of the winners from the businesses will be posted to the East Lycoming Shopper's Facebook page. Participating Businesses may post as well. All winners will be contacted by phone and will be published in the December 14th's Shopper.
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Local artist to present at Bald Eagle Art League Dec. 5
WILLIAMSPORT
— Local Williamsport artist, Fred Gilmour will present his hyperrealism approach to painting at the Bald Eagle Art League monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7-8:30 pm. at the Thomas Taber Museum, located at 858 W. 4th St., Williamsport. Gilmour is an artist and designer with over 60 years of experience in fine art, graphic and video design, and instructional design. In his artist statement, he explains, “My job as an artist is to help a viewer see, feel, or experience my art to the best of my ability so that it evokes the same or similar feelings in the viewer as it does in me. Sometimes I am successful; sometimes, not so much. I have been formally trained to interpret real-world objects as technically accurately as possible. As an illustrator, there was no room for abstraction or ‘creative interpretation.’ Generally, one can master the technical skills necessary to replicate an object or scene on a two-dimensional field relatively easily. Occasionally — and rarely — a fine illustration can be viewed as art.“
Fred is retired from Pennsylvania College of Technology where he was Director of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning and Adjunct Assistant
Professor of Art. His former professional responsibilities included film and television production, digital photography, computer art, 3D computer animation, graphic and web design and instructional program design for both face-to-face and distance learning environments. He holds professor emeritus status.
He designed, developed, implemented and taught Art 180; one of the first drawing courses to be delivered to distance learning students via the Internet. He presented the Art 180 course design at an International Conference on Technology at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland.
His present interest lies in watercolor painting with a particular focus on hyper-realism. With his specialty being black and white mediums such as pencil and pen and ink, he finds the watercolor media both challenging and enjoyable.
Gilmour also holds a parallel interest in digital imagery using a variety of photographic and postproduction graphic arts techniques. His work has been shown in the Galeria del Mar on St. John, U.S.V.I., The River Cottage in Irvington, Va. and Gustin’s Gallery, Corning, N.Y. His artwork has appeared
on the Discovery Channel.
Gilmour was formally trained as a Technical Illustrator. He holds two associate degrees and a BS degree in Art Education from Mansfield University. His artwork and photography have hung in Pennsylvania State and U.S. Congressional offices as well as governmental offices in Australia. He has received several awards for his artwork. His multimedia productions have received a number of national awards and international recognition. He was a founding partner of the former Eagles Mere Art Gallery, an artist co-op in
Eagles Mere, PA.
He has exhibited in one-man and group shows at various venues in the Greater Williamsport (PA), western Pennsylvania, and the Gallery at Penn College.
In the past he has served as a judge for the Scholastic Art Awards and various photography competitions locally and in Florida. He serves on the UPMC North Central Arts Advisory Committee, a consulting group that selects art to be installed in the healthcare environment.
For more information, email fredgilmour@comcast.net or visit www. Gilmourarts.com.
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Lycoming College Faculty Art Show opens at downtown art gallery
WILLIAMSPORT — Carrying the Lycoming College Art Gallery through the holidays will be the College’s 2024-25 Art Faculty Show, opening on Friday Dec. 6 with a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public and will run through Feb. 7. The annual show will feature the works of the following faculty artists:
Seth Goodman
Seth Goodman, associate professor of art at Lycoming College, will show paintings that connect to the social and political dysfunction of our times. Goodman explores celebrity and class worship, the culture wars, and the politics of disinformation. His paintings poetically unearth truths that hide just beyond the folly and the fiction of the topical movements of the day. Goodman teaches painting, drawing, 2-D design, digital art, and graphic design. He exhibits his paintings, drawings and mixed-media work internationally. His recent solo exhibition this summer at 105 Henry Street in New York City showcased a number of his recent major works.
Andrea M. McDonough
Andrea M. McDonough, Ed.D., is a secondary art educator and K-12 art curriculum coordinator for the
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Williamsport Area School District. She supports the art and education departments at Lycoming College and leads graduate students at The Art of Education University. McDonough is a successful grant writer with a passion for public art and the promotion of social and emotional learning through mindfulness and creativity. She holds a Pennsylvania K-12 Art Education Certificate and a Pennsylvania PK-12 Supervisory Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction.
McDonough’s current work is a continued exploration of art as mediation. Each piece or series of works embraces intuitive creation and experimentation with varied media.
Manuel Moreno Lee
“My work focuses on narrative-driven stories and themes of culture, nature, technology, and human identity using a wide range of mediums. While I prefer working on traditional techniques to create my films, the exploration of new technologies is essential in the development and creative process.”
Manuel Moreno-Lee, assistant professor of digital art, earned his B.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and his M.F.A. from Rochester Institute of Technology in Film and Animation. Moreno-Lee is a 3D generalist and artist whose work has been screened at festivals globally, winning several awards. As a freelance animator, he has worked in Boston, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Rochester, N.Y. He works in a wide range of mediums to create narrative-driven work in both 2D and 3D.
Andreas Rentsch
“For the past 12 years, I’ve been photographing extensively at Caumsett State Park on Long Island. My first project there was The Wanderer movie, composed of 2,800 still images. The work is both an homage to early German Expressionist cinematography and a remembrance of a kindred spirit that went through life endlessly searching.
Andreas Rentsch teaches photography at Lycoming College. Having grown up on a prison compound where his father was the warden, Andreas’ work is an ongoing exploration of the connection of fate, geography and politics in the direction of justice.
Howard Tran
Howard Tran, the Logan A. Richmond Endowed Professor, teaches sculpture, drawing, figure modeling and ceramics at Lycoming College. He received his M.F.A. in sculpture from Boston University. Tran exhibits his sculpture, painting, and mixed media work nationally.
Don’t let a fall sideline your holiday plans
By KAYLA KEEN
As the holiday season approaches, you probably have a lot on your to-do list — holiday parties and gatherings, shopping for gifts and vacations — and all that hustle and bustle, good and bad, could come to a screeching stop by a fall injury.
When you’re younger, falling may be nothing more than a bit embarrassing. However, as we get older it can be startling, upsetting and life changing. Falls are a serious health issue among seniors, and unfortunately, falls are a common occurrence. According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds a senior is treated in the emergency department for a fall, and
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one in four Americans over the age of 65 experiences a fall each year.
The holiday season, which often means colder temps, snow and ice in northcentral Pa., is a great time to highlight the importance of understanding what causes falls and how to avoid them.
Common Causes for Falls
It’s true that as we age our chances of having a fall increase, but falls are not inevitable. Risk factors that can affect a person of any age include:
— Weak muscles, especially in the legs — Poor balance, causing unsteadiness on your feet — Dizziness or lightheadedness
— History of blackouts, fainting or loss of consciousness
— Foot problems, including pain and deformities
— Memory loss, confusion or difficulties with thinking or problem-solving — Vision and hearing problems
— Taking medication that makes you dizzy or drowsy
Tips to Avoid Falls
Fall prevention is about identifying and
managing the risks related to your health, well-being and environment. Consider the following:
1. Get your vision checked by a doctor. As you age, less light reaches the retina in your eye. This can make your vision blurry and tripping on unseen obstacles can make it easy to fall.
2. Install railings on stairs. Install railings on both sides of every staircase in your home. Rails on both sides allow you to maneuver the steps comfortably without having to rely as much on touch and sight. It can also help stabilize you while navigating the steps.
3. Light up your house. Turning on the lights throughout the house, especially at the bottom of the stairs, improves visibility so you can avoid tripping.
4. Clear walking paths in every room of your house. Clear a path to and from every room throughout your house. Many people enjoy decorating for the holidays which can mean added hazards in and around the home. Make sure you can see a path clearly and don’t store items on the floor. Clear walkways allow you to move quickly
without worry of tripping.
5. Keep a phone close to your common seating area. Rushing to the phone for fear of missing a call is a common cause of falls for seniors. By keeping a phone close to a common seating area, you eliminate the rush to pick up the receiver. Setting up a voicemail box or answering machine is also useful. Additionally, many cell phone companies now offer easy-to-use phones for seniors which can be easily carried.
6. Exercise regularly to improve balance. As you age, it’s important to stay active and keep moving. Physical activity, even if it’s low impact, can improve your core strength and balance. For example, a Tai Chi class, water aerobics or simply walking can all help reduce your risk of falling.
7. Wear sensible and weather-appropriate shoes. Wear shoes that Velcro or tie, fit properly and have a rubber sole. Not only will they reduce your joint pain, they can help prevent you from slipping or stumbling. You can also speak with your doctor about specialty shoes that can be tailored to
your needs.
8. Avoid hazardous weather. Ice, snow, and wind increase risks for falls so when you’re planning to head out, ensure your sidewalks and driveway are clear. If you have limited mobility, coordinate in advance to have a family member, neighbor or friend, or hire a professional to remove snow and ice for you. It’s not worth putting yourself at an added risk to take care of them yourself.
After a Fall
Falls can cause head injuries which can be very serious, especially if you are taking certain medicines (like blood thinners). If you do fall, the first thing you need to do is stay calm. If you have a medical alert system, use it. You do not want to cause further injury from trying to move or get up after a fall. If you try to stand, it is easier to roll to one side, and then slowly pull yourself up on your hands and knees. Crawl to a sturdy chair or table and slowly push yourself up to standing. If you need immediate assistance and do not have a medical alert, try to safely reach a phone
and call 911.
Prevention and Planning are Key
Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling. Don’t let a fall limit you or a loved one’s quality of life.
Remember, older adults usually fall because multiple factors increase their risk, and a stumble or moment of weakness triggers the actual fall. Know that risk factors can be health-based and related to chronic medical conditions or medications, as well as environmental, and involve the home or outside environment. Work with your doctor to help you understand personal fall risk factors and develop an individualized fall prevention plan.
Kayla Keen, RN, is the trauma and injury prevention coordinator for UPMC Williamsport. For more information, go to UPMC.com/NorthCentralPa.
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A worship service entitled “Revelation 1:4-8 Explained” will be held on Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. at Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville
Beccy Brown will deliver the message on Sunday, November 24th at 10:15 at the Hughesville Baptist Church.
A worship service
entitled “Revelation 1:4-8 Explained” will be held on Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
A joint church Bible study for Bethel and Mill Creek churches, focusing on the Gospels, will be held on Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville.
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.
North Mountain Stone Heap Christian Church — formerly the Franklin-Bethel Church — will be holding clothing giveaways on the first Saturday of each month, with doors open from 9 a.m. until noon.
Penn College graduate helps design thrills
WILLIAMSPORT — As a kid, Eli R. Rush fell in love with roller coasters. As an adult, he’s turned that passion into a livelihood. The Pennsylvania College of Technology alumnus is a designer for a renowned manufacturer and builder of coasters.
Rush, of Elysburg, works for Great Coasters International Inc. Headquartered in Sunbury, the company has crafted award-winning wooden roller coasters for amusement parks throughout North America, Europe and Asia. From Thunderhead at Dollywood in Tennessee to the Wodan Timbur Coaster at Europa-Park in Germany to the Jungle Dragon at Happy Valley Chongqing in China, GCII is responsible for thrills worldwide.
“Working in the amusement industry has always been a dream job of mine. To be able to have this opportunity right out of college was like a dream come true,” said Rush, who earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering design technology last December.
One of a dozen full-time employees at GCII, Rush designs and redesigns parts for the three types of coaster trains the company makes: millennium flyer for twisty track configurations, mini-llennium flyer for junior coasters and the infinity flyer for coasters with extreme elements. He also devises parts for coasters’ mechanical systems. (A separate company, Skyline Attractions LLC, usually designs the coasters that GCII builds.)
Project management, train construction and parts production for ride structures occur at the Sunbury location before GCII coasters are erected at amusement parks. Occasionally, Rush travels to the parks. He recently spent several days at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, working on the lift hill of the Great White coaster so he could learn proper installation procedures for the ride’s mechanical aspects.
He also has visited Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, for the second-season opening of the Zambezi Zinger coaster, featuring GCII’s Titan Track, which merges wood and steel elements.
“It was nice seeing how excited the public was to ride it,” Rush said. “It gives you a whole new perspective being able to go to a park and seeing people enjoy a coaster that you helped on.”
The Elysburg native grew up in the shadow of one of the country’s most famous wooden roller coasters: the Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort. It was the first “big” coaster he rode. The Phoenix is a multiple Golden Ticket award-winner for best wooden coaster and has been recognized as an American Coaster Enthusiasts roller coaster landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historical significance.
One ride on the Phoenix and Rush was smitten for life.
“I enjoy the adrenaline rush coasters give you, as well as seeing the limits pushed each year as new record-breaking coasters get designed and built. Seeing the inner mechanisms of how they work has always interested me,” he explained.
Rush has experienced the Phoenix countless times as a park guest and employee. During his teenage years, he worked as a waiter at Knoebels’ Alamo
Restaurant. Proximity to the amusement industry made him aspire to a career in the field. It was also during this time that Rush became intrigued with design.
His middle school required students to take a drafting class. “I found myself enjoying the projects we were working on and excelling at what I was doing,” Rush said.
In high school, he acted on that interest. Rush completed several drafting courses, which steered him to seek a college offering a degree incorporating his favorite type of computer-aided design: 3D parametric modeling.
Enter Penn College. The institution’s engineering design technology major includes classes on 3D parametric modeling among its plethora of hands-on CAD courses. The degree also boasts a 100% graduate placement rate. “Our program’s diverse curriculum prepares students for a wide range of design and modeling challenges — roller coasters included,” said Alex E. Marconnet, instructor of engineering design technology.
Rush’s decision to attend Penn College proved to be a wise one. He was a Dean’s List student and successfully completed valuable internships at the Crossroads Group LLC, a civil engineering firm in Hamburg, and at Catawissa-based Roaring Creek Machine Co., a supplier of additive manufacturing and precision machining.
“Penn College exceeded my expectations with my professors’ skills and knowledge as well as the small class sizes,” Rush said. “I also got to learn more programs and aspects of the field than I had anticipated. I felt like my professors got to know me and were always available if I needed help. I can’t speak highly enough of my professors. They are amazing at what they do.”
Marconnet remembers Rush as a dedicated student. “Eli was a student with quiet drive and determination. Though often reserved, he was extremely detail oriented and diligent in his coursework,” Marconnet said. “Combined with the technical skills he gained at Penn College, I always felt he would grow into a highly competent engineer. His focused approach and strong work ethic made a lasting impression.”
Those qualities helped Rush make a good first impression with GCII. The company hired him a few months prior to his graduation. Rush worked two days a week for GCII before advancing to full-time status following commencement.
“I believe they hired me based off of my schooling at Penn College as well as from the experience I acquired from my internships while attending college,” Rush said. “I felt confident in my ability to succeed.”
He continues to feel that way, thanks in part to Penn College.
“Whether it be using Autodesk Inventor or other programs I learned throughout my time at Penn College, there’s always something that I can lean on from my time studying there,” he said. “I am grateful for my Penn College education and the experiences I had while on campus. I use the skills I learned there every day in my working life.”
To learn more about engineering design technology and other degrees offered by Penn College’s School of Engineering Technologies, call 570-327-4520 or visit www.pct.edu/et.
also offer land clearing and all types of excavation
Officials tout tourism funding awarded to Williamsport’s Historic Bowman Field
WILLIAMSPORT — State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83), along with Williamsport City Mayor Derek Slaughter, applauded $750,000 recently awarded to the city through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Sports Marketing and Tourism Program. Funding will help support the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series and Major League Baseball (MLB) ‘Little League Classic’ game held at Williamsport’s historic Bowman Field by making needed capital infrastructure improvements. Equally important, the funding will benefit the Williamsport Crosscutters organization, a member of the MLB Draft League, which plays at the stadium each year from late May until mid-August, along with the Pennsylvania College of Technology Wildcats baseball team.
“There’s no better place to enjoy America’s favorite pastime than in the home of Little League Baseball,” Yaw said. “Here in Williamsport, it has a long-standing tradition of bringing our community together, driving economic growth and bolstering tourism opportunities in Lycoming County and the surrounding region. Bowman Field is a historic destination in and of itself. This funding announced by the Shapiro Administration is great news for this ballpark and for all who play there and visit.”
“As the proud state representative of Williamsport, the home of the Little League World Series, I am grateful to the Shapiro administration
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for recognizing the importance of hosting Major League Baseball’s Little League Classic at historic Bowman Field during the series, not just for our community, but for families and fans around the world,” said Flick. “This investment is a win-win as it will upgrade the safety and experience of all players on the field, including our hometown MLB Draft League team, as well as strengthen our local economy and enhance the impact the Little League Classic brings to our city for years to come.”
The MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field was launched in August 2017. The game, held during the Little League Baseball World Series each August, supports more than 2,000 jobs and generates over $2.2 million.
"On behalf of the City of Williamsport, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Gov. Josh Shapiro, DCED Secretary Rick Siger, Sen. Gene Yaw and Rep. Jamie Flick for their unwavering support and continued investment in our community. The announcement of a $750,000 Sports Marketing and Tourism grant will have a lasting impact on our city's growth, bringing new opportunities for tourism, recreation and economic development,” said Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter. “Together, we are building a brighter future for Williamsport, and we are excited for the possibilities this funding will unlock for our residents and visitors alike.”
Upgrades expected at the venue include the replacement of the outfield wall and backstop net, new field lighting, purchase of new field maintenance equipment and an enhanced audio system. In addition to this grant, the two lawmakers were also able to secure $400,000 in state funding for a total investment of $1.15 million for upgrades to the ballpark this year.
The Sports Marketing and Tourism Program was created to attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and e-sports events to Pennsylvania. The program capitalizes on the influx of tourism that comes with hosting a major national or international event, which can increase sales for both large and small businesses in the surrounding area and in turn boost the regional economy.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www. SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Flick’s website at www.RepFlick.com.
The Millcreek Township Supervisors have prepared their budget for 2025 and it is available for inspection by contacting the secretary, Norma Zeisloft, at 570-584-3345.
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Employment
1500-Miscellaneous
Want to hire backyard mechanic 3 to 4 hours Turbotville 5705383464
Danville Area School
District has an opening for a Full-Time Custodial Supervisor, primarily 2nd shift position. Must be familiar with basic custodial services such as cleaning, moving furniture, waxing, scrubbing floors, etc. This is a supervisory position and will work directly with the Director of Building and Grounds and the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Buildings and Grounds. Supervisory experience preferred. Salary position. Send letter of intent, resume, and credentials to Danville Area School District, Attn: Karen Masteller, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, 733 Ironmen Lane, Danville, PA 17821 or e-mail kmasteller@danvillesd.org No faxes accepted. Act 34, 114, 151 and 126 clearances and TB test required upon hire. EOE
East Lycoming School District
Professional Vacancies
Full-time Chemistry Teacher
Long-term Biology Teacher Substitute (Feb to June 2025) Application deadline is December 6, 2024
Submit cover letter, resume, PA Standard Teaching Application, certification, transcripts and 3 reference letters to: elsdJOBS@elsd.org
Multiple Teaching Position Openings
The Williamsport Area School District is currently accepting applications for multiple teaching positions: Choral Music Teacher (two positions) at the Intermediate and Middle School level; Middle School Science Teacher; Special Education Teacher, Cochran Primary School, Grade 4 Teacher, Lycoming Valley Intermediate School. Applicable PDE Teaching Certification is required with a salary range of $56,703 - $92,607. Salary commensurate with experience and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. To view all openings and apply, please visit www. wasd.org/employment. EOE
Rental Real Estate
3002-Rooms
Downtown 1 bedroom completely furnished Luxury apartments. Roof top patio decks, spiral stair case, big screen TVs, Wi-Fi, all linens, all utilities and parking included.
Flexible lease terms.
$1,100 month. 570-916-3309
Downtown 2 bedroom completely furnished Luxury apartments. Roof top patio decks, spiral stair case, big screen TVs, Wi-Fi, all linens, all utilities and parking included.
Flexible lease terms.
$1,300 month. 570-916-3309
3006-Apts
Unfurnished
HUGHESVILLE, ONE BEDROOM, First Floor Apartment. Heat, water, sewer, garbage, and appliances included; no smoking; no pets. Call 570-584-2138 weekdays 9am-5pm.
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$$ BUYING OLD SHIRTS, HATS & JACKETS $$ *SPORTS & RACING tees
* CONCERT/BAND shirts * CARTOON tees
* OLD NIKE/CARHARTT apparel
* HARLEY DAVIDSON
* CLOTHING/BALL CAPS 20+ YEARS OLD Call or text 717-899-0371 We come to you. Contact us before you throw it out or donate it!
Central Air • Sales & Service
Goulds Water Systems
Ruud Electric & Gas Water Heaters We unclog sewer lines
We cut and thread galvanized and black pipe from 1/8” 50 E. Academy St. Hughesville • M-F 8-4:30 570-584-2105 or 1-800-430-2574
10am-8pm 570-220-3883
Williamsport - Faxon Commons-1 Brm Apts For all those 62yrs or older who meet federal program requirments. W/w carpet, A/c, all utilities included. Section 8 accepted. Call for application and information. 1-800-735-3068 or 570-329-2265. This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. 3 bedroom apartment with laundry room, 1st floor. Shed, stove, fridge, dishwasher, water & sewer included. Loyalsock Twp. $1,110/month. 570-494-2356
Cannan Fir Christmas Trees at Bush Hallow Tree Farm in Pennsdale on Bush Hallow Rd Just Off Pond Rd Open Weekends Starting December 7th 9-5 call 570-772-3264 for Weekday Apointments All Trees $40
Champs Barbell Set 14 Weights Of Different Sizes 45lbs to 2 1/2lbs 570-649-5339
Fantasia Several Pieces Large & Small Plates Bowls Serving Dishes Napkin Rings Call 570-649-5339
RAILROAD TIES Keystone Tarp Co. Sales & Service. Also Tarps For Sale. 570-435-0752
6024-Machinery & Tools
Woodshop For Sale Vacuum system, air compressor, 18” band saw, 15” planer, belt sander/grinder, 10” table saw, 8” jointer. All good, sound equipment. 570-323-8166
6034-Furniture
3 piece Ethan Allan
584-4341 Hughesville, PA (Please Leave Message)
INSTRUCTION (All Levels)
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Banjo, Mandolin, Music Theory, Piano & Organ
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Jason Dershem jdershem@swcrealty.com Mobile: 570-295-1795
Cooper Confer confer@swcrealty.com Mobile: 570-660-8241
NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Borough of Montgomery will consider for adoption al a meeting to be held Tuesday, December 10. 2024, at 6:30 at the Montgomery Borough Building, 35 S. Main St., Montgomery, Pennsylvania, the following ordinance:
TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-2
AN ORDINANCE Of’ THE Borough of Montgomery, County of Lycoming, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for the year 2025.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Montgomery, County of Lycoming, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
That a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all real property and Occupations within the Borough of Montgomery subject to taxation for the fiscal year 2025 as follows:
Tax rate for General purposes, the sum of
On each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of .0036798
On each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
Tax rate for Fire Protection purposes, the sum of
On each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of
On each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
rate for Library purposes, the sum of
On each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of
On each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
Under Act 511 taxes, earned income tax 5%
The same being summarized in tabular form as follows: Mills on
That any Ordinance, or part of Ordinance, conflicting with this Ordinance by and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Ordinance.
The proposed 2025 Budget for Montgomery Borough is available for review during regular Borough office hours.
ßBuying Jewelry Galoreß 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 COMICS AND VINTAGE 1970/1980S TOYS
Buying 1970/1980s Toys: Star Wars, Gi Joes, Transformers, He-Man, Thundercats, M.A.S.K., WWF, Silverhawks, Shogun Warriors, Microauts, Sectaurs, Madballs, Boglins, TMNTs, and many other boys action figures and alos buying old comic books. 570-994-8118.
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.
LOOKING FOR BRANCHES FROM FRASER FIR AND WHITE PINE TREES FOR BRUSH. We will cut them. Please call Kelly 570-983-4569 leave message.
M77 Ruger 270 caliber, walnut stock, with 3x9 scope, $600. Very good condition. 570-827-2178 or 570-418-1550
S&W Spec M&P 9mm 4.625” with Holosun elite 5-7C Green X2 plus accessories. With additional magazines and case. Asking $700 OBO. TEXT ONLY to 570-220-8248 for more information or to see item.
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
6512-Fire Wood
FIREWOOD - Dead Oak Firewood for sale by the cord and/or tri axles Contact 570-295-3837
PUBLIC AUCTION
Schweitzer Retreat
(Northern Lycoming County)
Located on premises at 272 Schweitzer Road, HUGHESVILLE, PA (Picture Rocks Area)
BLACK FRIDAY, NOV. 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM SECLUDED 44 ACRE MOUNTAINTOP RETREAT GREAT HUNTING AREA - FANTASTIC VIEWS A MUST SEE - TO APPRECIATE
Consists of 44 acres mostly wooded land on Foust Hill overlooking Picture Rocks & the Muncy Valley. On the right day you can see 5 di erent counties. Located on a dead end drive with all land being in the Boro. of Picture Rocks & bordering Little Muncy Creek. Erected thereon a Stunning (approx. 4000 sq ) 4 bedroom, 2 story, 3 bath home, very large kitchen with additional pantry, double doors open unto the back deck. 2 Large great rooms, poured concrete basement that could be nished, central air and a area that would be perfect to build small barn. Also a 2 car garage/ workshop, with a large additional living area/game room, and a bedroom. Small shale pit. is is a hunters paradise and has hookups for water & sewer for campers. East Lycoming School District
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, NOVEMBER 9th From 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM FOR MORE INFO OR TO VIEW CONTACT DEE WATKINS (570)
Mixed hardwood. Green for outside stove. 570-772-4831
Anthony M. Lorson Oak Fire Wood: cut & split, seasoned, ready to burn. Polewood is green dead mix. 570-398-2304
FIREWOOD - Dead Oak Firewood for sale by the cord and/or tri axles Contact 570-295-3837
Seasoned Oak Firewood 2 years. Also outdoor furnace wood volume discount. 570-772-2352
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 Shopper and News office to pick them up.
Our office is located on Rt. 405 between Muncy and Hughesville. Don’t allow your photos to be thrown away.
