Happy Easter; may you and your family enjoy a special day of togetherness.
As the warmth of Spring renews life and raises the human spirit, so does the celebration of Easter. God’s greatest gift of his only Son and the message He brought to the human realm that ended with Jesus’ death on the cross and then his resurrection is truly amazing.
I love my sons more than I can express. It is difficult for me to comprehend what God and Jesus must have felt as the last days were playing out. I understand they both knew the plan, but for Jesus to have that much faith in his Father and God to watch as his Son was brutally tortured and murdered could not have been easy. It is a true testament to their infinite love of mankind.
God then blessed us with visual proof. On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead and, forty days later, ascended into Heaven to be with his Father. This making and proving everlasting life is available to each and every one of us
through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as our savior. Wow, what a deal in today’s world!
That, my friend, is the number one problem in today’s world; not enough folks are accepting that deal and living their lives by what Jesus taught us in his short time on earth.
As you are enjoying Easter Dinner, the perfectly cooked ham and potato salad or mashed potatoes, the coconut cream pie, the laughter, and friendship, please talk about why we celebrate this most important Christian holiday. Simplify it for the young folks or those who may not know, understand, or have been exposed to this message.
Reach out to those older folks or that neighbor that lives alone and offer a plate of Easter cheer and some conversation. Make a phone call or drop by someone you know that is experiencing hardship, illness, or may have recently lost a loved one.
Use Easter Sunday as a “What Would Jesus Do” moment and share your love with someone who truly needs it, and set the example for the children. As you
settle back in your chair that night and enjoy the candy from the kids’ basket or a bowl of that leftover whipped cream and Jell-O mixture with the little marshmallows, you will feel the inner peace and love the day is truly about.
A Dire Outcome?
During my travels this past week, the two most talked-about topics were tariffs and the return of the dire wolf. There’s no way, especially during Holy Week, I’m going to step into the tariff mud, so that leaves us with the genetically engineered rebirth of the animal made famous by Game of Thrones. I have never seen one minute of the TV show — just not my cup of Easter eggnog or glass of sweet tea.
I will keep my thoughts brief about a group of scientists and genetic engineers powered by artificial intelligence. Obviously, they must have never watched the movie Jurassic Park.
The dire wolf has been extinct for more than 10,000 years since Jesus Christ walked the earth. Obviously, nothing man did caused the creature’s
extinction; it was God’s plan. So what can possibly make it a good idea to bring it back? And what next? A Tyrannosaurus Rex that they try to sell us on by being harmless?
I’ll be the first to admit the pups are as cute as a button, and I joked that I would love to have them for the office. Which would be all fun and games until not only did they grow and eat Easter candy at the basket in front of my office, they ate my entire staff, and were loose in South Williamsport.
Can you imagine me calling Mike Gaetano at the Hartman Agency and explaining my problem, then asking him if my policy covered it? I don’t think, “It seemed like a good idea at the time,” followed by the excuse that scientists created it and said they were safe will be covered.
Obviously, I’m making light of what I believe is a bad decision. Hopefully, it’s clear to you that I believe the dire wolf has no place in the current ecosystem found on God’s green Earth. Please remember there are plenty of beautiful proven canines available that do need a good home. And man can’t always predict what their actions will be. God Bless America.
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Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I always have so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s right up there with the 4th of July!
But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are you ready? Like really, really ready? Are you ready to find out the names of the winners in our Annual Easter Hunt Contest? OK, if you are really sure… here we go!
Congratulations to the following winners of our Easter Egg (Bunny) Hunt!
– Archer Hackenberg
– Bradley Wozniak
– Lilly & Jason Bernor
– Ocie Bower
– Iris Curtindale
– Cohen Reynolds
– Caelyn
– Zayden Rexford
– Emma Snoddy
– Kya Luxenberger
Your prizes can be picked up in our office at 280 Kane St. South Williamsport, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on Fridays we normally close the office around 1:00 p.m.
In case you are curious — the final to-
tal was 103 Easter Bunnies. There were 34 eggs in the April 2nd edition and 69 in the April 9th edition!
We want to offer our sincerest thanks to everyone who entered! Seriously, y’all are amazing! I received a ton of entries in the contest and can’t wait to continue the tradition next year! Of course, we’ll have another one for Halloween in October too!
• 1 cup dry white wine or water
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions:
In a saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a Dutch oven, sauté onion in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all liquid is absorbed.
We still have a few days until Easter, so as you color your eggs (or potatoes maybe? Egg prices seem to have come down a bit but they are still a little spendy) and before hide your baskets, let’s make sure you are ready for Easter dinner!
My mother-in-law is handling Easter dinner this year, but I would feel weird showing up empty handed, so let’s talk about crowd-pleasing side dishes!
How about some parmesan risotto?
Parmesan Risotto:
Ingredients:
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cups arborio rice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.
I may end up making Easter pie also, and I would share that recipe, but 1. I forgot to bring my Mater Delerosa Cookbook to the office with me that has the recipe. B. I actually gave y’all the recipe at Easter in 2023, so if you would like to check it out, you can hit the archives on webbweekly.com and it was the April 5th edition. Or you can go see Josie at It’s My Party Store and pick up a copy of the cookbook for yourself!
I also have a really great recipe for Italian bread, so I might make a loaf or two of that also!
I hope that you all have a Happy & Blessed Easter!
Steph Noviello
Creative Easter Cakes
Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized decorations or rich, creamy cheesecake, the dessert table is sure to be popular.
Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake and Carrot Cheesecake from “Cookin’ Savvy” are perfect desserts for sharing with loved ones, made with little effort and a lot of love. You can even let little ones help in the kitchen with Fun Mini Easter Bundts by allowing their creativity to run wild - just hand over the icing and chocolate toppers then watch the artistry unfold.
To ensure your feast goes off without a hitch, create these tempting cakes the day before for a no-hassle Easter.
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Grease bundt pan and place rinsed blueberries in bottom. Mix cake mix, butter, eggs and milk; pour on top of blueberries. Bake 35 minutes. Let cool and remove from pan.
To make glaze: Mix butter, sugar and milk then pour over cake.
Fun Mini Easter Bundts
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
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Yield: 24 mini bundts
Ingredients:
• 1 box confetti cake mix
Cake:
• 1 box spice cake mix
• 1 cup grated carrot
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• 1 stick butter, melted
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
Chocolate Toppers:
• 1 cup each color melting chips of desired colors
silicone Easter candy molds of desired shapes
• 1 pouch ready-made green icing
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F. Mix cake mix, butter, eggs and milk. Pour into greased mini bundt pan and bake 20-25 minutes. Let cool and remove from pan.
• 1 cup coconut
• 4 eggs
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 2/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Cheesecake:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2cup powdered sugar
Topping:
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate chips
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F.
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To make chocolate toppers: In bowl for each color, melt melting chips in 1-minute intervals in microwave until thoroughly melted. Pour into baggies and snip corner. Pipe melted chips into molds and freeze 15-20 minutes. Pipe green icing onto mini bundt cakes for “grass” then place chocolate mold pieces on top.
Substitution: Save time on toppers by replacing with store-bought chocolate bunnies, eggs, crosses or marshmallow bunnies.
Carrot Cheesecake
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
To make cake: Mix cake mix with carrot and coconut. Using hand mixer, blend in eggs, butter and yogurt. Pour mixture into greased springform pan and bake 30 minutes. Let completely cool in pan.
To make cheesecake: Using hand mixer, whip whipping cream and sugar to form whipped cream and set aside.
Using hand mixer, whip cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar. Add in whipped cream and mix. Pour onto completely cooled carrot cake in springform pan. Let set in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight before unspringing pan. For topping: Sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips on cake before serving. (Family Features & Culinary.net)
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~ Week of ~ April 7th – April 11th
Ann Marie Hunsinger, 57, of Lock Haven
Marguerite E. “Peggy” Neyhart, 98
Michael Timothy Patrick, 65, of Loganton
Mark B. Fisher, 70, of Williamsport
Trent Allen Rippey, 69
John F. Dougherty, 89, of Williamsport
John F. Dougherty, 89, of Williamsport
Anna Catherine Price Zerbe, 87
Darlene Lillie Possinger, 63
Adam Tyler Smith, 36 of Castanea
Timothy Wayne Packard, 68, of Montoursville
Jacob Neal Gresh, 90, of Watsontown
Jacob Neal Gresh, 90, of Watsontown
Britt A. Banks, 55, of Williamsport
Mary “Mick” Miller, 80, of Jersey Shore
Anthony Frank Rizzo, Jr., 68, of Williamsport
Robert “Bobby” L. Woodruff, 60 of Loyalsock
Richard E. Kerlin, 87, of Williamsport
Rodger W. Lupold, 85, of Hughesville
Stuart Coleman (Stu) Wolfe, 63, of Hughesville
Ruth E. Poust, of Unityville
Donna Lou Strouse, 87, of Danville
Carmen E Masorti 91, of Castanea
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Apollo, Bill Murray & Naomi Watts: A Good Dog — and a Very Good “Friend”
In any decent dog lm, it’s practically a given that the featured canine will die at the end.
But how about a poochpicture where death comes rst? And where it’s actually the owner who passes? at would be “ e Friend,” a dog movie that’s not just about dogs.
In fact, with yet another stunning lead performance from Naomi Watts, this sensational lm starts out slow and gentle, then builds to an emotional ood-tide in its third act; the powerhouse plot eventually addresses grief, philandering, loyalty, suicide, fortitude, healing — and yes, lasting love with man’s best friend.
Or woman’s.
Watts plays a Manhattan novelist whose close pal and mentor — a womanizing older writer played
by Bill Murray — rather unexpectedly takes his own life. Meeting with Walter’s third wife and grieving widow, Iris learns that the late author wanted her to have his recently rescued dog — a sad-faced Great Dane named Apollo. But as Iris is still grieving herself — and struggling with her latest book — she doesn’t have the time, energy or experience (or the dog-friendly apartment!) to deal with this gigantic new roommate. at probably doesn’t sound like enough story for a two-hour lm. But while some of its early scenes feel underwritten, “ e Friend” is never boring; before too long, we’re thoroughly captivated by Iris’s odyssey — and we can’t stand the thought that she might have to give Apollo up to keep her rentcontrolled digs.
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Much of this enchantment is due to Watts, whom I raved about in last week’s Webb, extolling her impressive filmography: Mulholland Drive, Penguin Bloom, The Ring, Eastern Promises, King Kong, Birdman, The Impossible — and of course St. Vincent, in which she likewise worked with Murray. One wonders how long this 56-yearold veteran can keep charting new territory and becoming ever more accomplished. Which is my way of saying, she’s better than ever in “The Friend.”
In its amazing final scenes, the script moves into decidedly nondog territory, highlighted by a fascinating “metafiction” sequence where Iris pens a post-death exchange between herself and Walter. It’s a brilliantly acted and written moment, with trenchant reflections on suicide that pretty much every human being needs to hear.
Murray is terrific, starting out as his usual lovable wise-guy and then
moving into a self-centered sadsack who never considered how much his suicide was going to hurt the women in his life.
Or his dog.
Speaking of which: If it were possible for a Great Dane to snag an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, this might be the film to do it. Apollo — played by a wellcoached dog named “Bing” — is simply mesmerizing; he has an even sadder-sack mug than Murray — one in which we can read all the emotions we expect him to feel; and one that also reflects the feelings of those around him.
Because, you see, it turns out that in his relationship with Iris, Apollo is not the only grieving creature who gets comfort and healing….
“The Friend” is the sort of quiet, reflective movie that doesn’t draw huge crowds; so get out to The District and see it soon — or put it at the top of your streaming-list. This one shouldn’t have to sit up and beg.
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County Hall Corner: Are Tariffs Terrible? Maybe — And Maybe Not
By Larry Stout
Every government entity needs money to operate, and that money has to come from somewhere. When the USA was founded in 1790, the primary source for supplying funds was from foreign tariffs. In fact, until 1913, tariffs supplied 80 percent of the federal revenue.
But supporting an army, navy, and marine corps when wars come around has a tendency to cost a lot of money. As the sabers were rattling in Europe for what would eventually be known as World War I, the United States government realized it needed to supplement the federal coffers. The introduction of the income tax came about with the passage of the 16th Amendment in 1913.
huge decline in international trade, which resulted in retaliatory tariffs from other nations. These ‘trade wars’ eventually brought a sharp drop in many countries’ GDP (Gross Domestic Product, a key indicator of a country’s economic health based on the measure of the total value of all goods and services produced in the country’s borders.)
Tariffs were still used, of course, but what put tariffs deep in the dog house came with the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. It was designed to help relieve the pressure of what would later be known as the Great Depression, but ironically, it did exactly the opposite. The act raised tariffs on imports by an average of 20 percent, aiming to protect American farmers and manufacturers. What it did was result in a
But that was a century ago; today, the USA is paying off tariffs to the rest of the world. One hundred ninety-five countries put tariffs on American goods, and President Trump has proposed a universal 10 percent tariff on all goods coming in from other countries. So far, 112 countries have accepted the 10 for 10 percent tar-
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iff equality between each country. However, the other 83 countries have high tariffs and are not giving them up easily. China charges 67 percent to the USA’s 34 percent. Japan hits us up for 46 percent, whereas our tariff for them is 24 percent.
It is almost impossible to know what goes on inside Donald Trump’s brain, but there is almost always more than meets the eye in anything he is doing. President Trump has chosen to fight back against this inequity of global trade. And with his reputation, other countries are taking it seriously. Already, countries are trying to find the sweet spot of keeping their exports to the US market at the best rate they can get. The message came through loud and clear because, according to the White House, “virtually every country wants to negotiate.”
Every country is going to try to get the best deal possible in this, and I can see Trump playing them against one another. For example, if China does not play ball, the Japanese and Korean companies would be more than happy to manufacture the products that the Chinese had previously made. It is only the first inning in this ball game, but there could very well be some significant changes in the world economies as a result of this initiative.
The Democratic Party is screaming over President Trump’s tariff plan, of course because they have rejected every initiative that Trump has proposed. However,
Trump’s attempt to balance the scales in international trade through tariffs has also been quite controversial for many influential people in his own party. Most of this angst is because of the shock it has brought to the stock market. Shock is not a strong enough word. Since mid-February, the US stock market has lost nearly $10 Trillion in value (that is not a misprint). JPMorgan economists now estimate the tariffs will result in this year’s GDP declining by 0.3%, down from an earlier estimate of 1.3% growth, and that the unemployment rate will climb to 5.3% from 4.2% now.
Yet, the number of countries that have approached the negotiating table to make tariff deals is already very significant. In the long run, this would tremendously increase manufacturing and business commerce in our country. It will take some time, but the markets will eventually reflect this, and there will be some equilibrium coming soon (we hope).
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt recently spelled it out: “Our country has been one of the most open economies in the world… But too many foreign countries have their markets closed to our exports. This is fundamentally unfair. The lack of reciprocity contributes to our large and persistent annual trade deficit that’s gutted our industries and hollowed out key workforces. But those days of America being ripped off are over.”
UPMC Expert: Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Mental Health
tress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can take a serious toll on mental health. While short-term stress can help us stay alert and motivated, prolonged stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and even burnout. April is Stress Awareness Month, a great time to recognize how stress affects overall well-being and what you can do to manage it.
How Chronic Stress Affects Mental Health
When stress becomes a daily occurrence, it impacts more than just mood — it can affect the brain and body in ways we don’t always recognize. One of the most common effects is heightened anxiety and irritability. The body’s prolonged “fight or flight” response makes even small stressors feel overwhelming, causing people to react more strongly than usual. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion. Chronic stress also disrupts sleep.
Many people find themselves lying awake at night with racing thoughts, unable to relax. Elevated stress hormones, such as cortisol, interfere with the body’s ability to wind down, leading to restless nights and daytime fatigue. Additionally, stress can contribute to depression by depleting the brain’s natural supply of feel-good chemicals, making it harder to feel motivated or engaged in daily life. Another often-overlooked consequence is the impact on memory and concentration. High stress levels can interfere with focus, making it difficult to complete tasks or remember important details. This mental fog can make everyday responsibilities feel overwhelming, further increasing stress and frustration.
Signs That Stress May Be Impacting You
Stress affects everyone differently, but there are common warning signs that it may be taking a toll on mental health. Feeling constantly overwhelmed or
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irritable, struggling to sleep, or experiencing sudden changes in appetite (eating too much or too little) are all potential indicators. Some people find themselves relying more on caffeine, alcohol, or other substances to cope. Others may have difficulty focusing, feeling mentally drained even when tasks aren’t particularly demanding. If these symptoms persist, it may be time to evaluate stress levels and take proactive steps to regain balance. Ways to Manage and Reduce Stress Managing stress starts with recognizing its impact and making intentional changes. Here are some simple but effective ways to regain balance:
• Practice mindfulness – Techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga can help regulate stress responses.
• Move your body – Regular exercise, even a short daily walk, can improve mood and reduce stress hormones.
• Talk it out – Seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional can provide relief and perspective.
• Prioritize rest – Maintaining a con-
sistent sleep schedule helps the brain recover from daily stressors.
• Set boundaries – Saying “no” to excessive demands and taking breaks can help prevent burnout.
When to Seek Professional Help
If stress starts to feel unmanageable, affects daily life, or leads to persistent anxiety or depression, seeking professional support is a smart step. A mental health professional can provide coping strategies tailored to individual needs, offering guidance on how to navigate stress in a healthier way. While stress is a normal part of life, it doesn’t have to take over. By making intentional changes — prioritizing rest, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care — it’s possible to regain balance and improve overall well-being.
Heather Young, CRNP, is with UPMC Behavioral Health and sees patients at 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, Pa. To make an appointment with Heather, call 570-320-7525. To learn more about UPMC Behavioral Health services in North Central Pa., go to UPMC.com/BehavioralHealthNCPA.
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Seed to Supper
What: Are you interested in learning to garden but don’t know where to start? “Seed to Supper” might be that first step you were looking for! Call 570-433-3040 or email LycomingExt@psu.edu for more information. When: Throughout April.
Where: Multiple locations in Williamsport.
Old Lycoming Township Residents
What: 2025 community dates to remember.
When: Spring cleanup April 15-May 10: Place brush and small trees curbside. No bags, no leaves, no grass clippings, brush only in the right-of-way not in the street. No stumps! Mulch pile will be closed for grinding the first week in April. Mulch loading dates: April 20, May 11, May 25, June 8. The Township will load free mulch from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on all four Saturdays, at 1240 Princeton Ave., Williamsport. Roadside mowing: June 3-September 6. Leaf collection: October 21-November 22. Please place leaves only (no bags) at the end of yard within 5 feet of curb for pick up. Do not place in the street. No grass clippings or brush.
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Waterfowl Walk
What: Spring is the time to welcome back all of our migrating birds. We will drive to various points around Ricketts Glen to look for waterfowl and other water birds visiting Lake Jean on their migration. Good boots are recommended for walking. Bring bug spray, field guide, and binoculars. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, April 17th, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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Where: Meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour
What: Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. This area has ticks. We will meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust, and then we will drive out to the site. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Thursday, April 17th, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
“Birding at Eagle Watch”
What: Stop by to go “Birding at the Eagle Watch” and also see how to identify them at Little Pine State Park. There will be a limited amount of binoculars on hand, along with a spotting scope. Participants should bring other bird-watching gear if desired. 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 state or community guidelines.
Meet at the Eagle Watch.
When: Friday, April 18th, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Little Pine State Park, Eagle Watch Area.
Suicide Prevention Walk
What: 9th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Sponsored by NAMI of North Central PA. Basket raffles, agency displays , event merchandise. Suggested donation $10.00.
When: Saturday, April 19th, from noon-3:00 p.m.
Where: South Williamsport Park complex, 545 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport.
Audubon Event: Rose Valley Lake Sojourn
What: Join Lycoming Audubon Society at Rose Valley Lake to look for a wide variety of waterfowl. In addition to the lake species, there are typically an abundance of other species to see and hear. We will work our way along the east shore by driving with several walking
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Country Store Antiques & Decor 607 Village Rd., Muncy, PA.
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stops. This is a flat and easy walk-and-ride event. Spotting scopes welcome! Program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www. lycomingaudubon.org.
When: Saturday, April 19th, at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at the South Boat Launch of Rose Valley Lake.
Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited Stream Cleanup
What: The public is invited to participate in a stream cleanup on Lycoming Creek hosted by the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Following the cleanup, volunteers will be offered a free hotdog lunch at the pavilion. Trash bags will be provided, but please bring your own gloves.
When: Saturday, April 19th, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Volunteers should meet at the Trout Run Park Pavilion, which is just south of Trout Run and is accessed from old Route 15.
Audubon Event: Earth Day Over the Bridge
What: Fifty-five years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for our planet. Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for a bird walk on the River Walk. With signs and flags, we’ll walk across the Market Street bridge. Thanks for adding your presence in this simple statement of celebrating our beautiful earth. Program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www.lycomingaudubon.org.
When: Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: River Walk on the North/Wegman’s side near the river dam. Look for Audubon signs.
Audubon Event: Chapter Meeting
What: Join Lycoming Audubon Society for the program “Cranes of North America”, presented by Quinn Brownell & The International Crane Foundation. We will learn about crane biology, investigate the current threats to North American crane survival, and discover methods used to conserve members of the crane family, including some endangered species. Program is free and open to the public. You can also attend virtually with
zoom using the link found at the LAS website: www.lycomingaudubon.org
When: Wednesday, April 23rd, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St. Williamsport.
Seedling Sale
What: Lycoming County Conservation District, tree/ seedling sale.
When: Friday, April 25th, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. First come first served.
Where: 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville. Garage next to barn.
CHURCH EVENTS
CHURCH EVENTS...
Maundy Thursday Service
What: The service will include communion, special music sung by Trinity’s Choir and Choral Scholars featuring music by Latona, Duruflé, and Mawby, and optional foot washing. For more information, email trinitychurchpa@ comcast.net or call 570-322-0126.
When: Thursday, April 17th, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Donut Sale
What: Last sale until fall! Fresh homemade donut sale. Cost: $7/doz., or $3.50/half doz. Best to call and pre-order, 570-398-2913, M-F 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please don’t leave message after 2 p.m. on April 16th. Order extra! They freeze well.
When: Thursday, April 17th. Extras are made and will be available for walk-ins from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. or until all are sold out.
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, Glover St. entrance.
Maundy Thursday
What: Maundy Thursday Program, “The Lord’s Supper.”
When: Thursday, April 17th, at 6 p.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville.
First and foremost, before I get started on one of my favorite articles, I need to apologize for not having an article in last week’s paper.
Here is what happened. I wrote one as usual and sent it in by the Thursday before. That following Tuesday, my momma texted me to ask where my article was in the paper. I was just thinking she must be missing it, but she and my stepdad both looked and nothing.
Andrea McElroy
Now, let me tell you about my Jesus!!
Easter is quickly approaching — it seems unreal. Pretty soon, fireworks will be shooting across the sky, pumpkins will be glowing in the night, and it will be Thanksgiving.
Merry Christmas, everyone! Life goes quickly, and through this crazy life, we are all living, I am so glad I have Jesus right by my side!
He makes a way where there ain’t no way
I texted Steph, and here the week prior, she sent all of her writers an email saying she would be away at the end of that following week, so articles were due early. Well, because I get so much junk mail anymore in my email, I completely missed the memo and turned it in too late.
Boy, did people get in a panic. I had so many messages and people asking where my article was. I promise I wouldn’t just stop writing like that. I have been with the Webb for six years next month and have never missed a week, so I can see why everyone was concerned. I’m back, and you aren’t getting rid of me that easy!
Rises up from an empty grave
Ain’t no sinner that He can’t save
Let me tell you ‘bout my Jesus
His love is strong and His grace is free
And the good news is I know that He
Can do for you what He’s done for me
Let me tell you ‘bout my Jesus
And let my Jesus change your life
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah amen, amen
Let me tell you about my Jesus
Who would take my cross to Calvary?
Pay the price for all my guilty?
Who would care that much about me?
Let me tell you ‘bout my Jesus, oh He makes a way where there ain’t no
United Way and Early Learning Launch Talking is Teaching
Most parents know that a child’s early years are formative and that their brain acts like a sponge. This is why early childhood education is critical in giving children a foundation for learning and setting them up for future social and academic success. According to the American Public University, a child’s early developmental stages bring rapid cognitive, emotional, and physical growth and pave the way for greater learning capabilities.
To help give our community’s children the best possible chance of a bright future, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW), in partnership with the Early Learning Resource Center Region 7 (ELRC7) and other dedicated community organizations, is launching Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing across North Central Pennsylvania. This initiative empowers parents and caregivers to build early literacy and language skills in young children through everyday moments.
“Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing in North Central Pennsylvania isn’t just a program,” said Amber Newell, Director of Community Impact, Lycoming County United Way “it’s a movement to empower families, elevate educators, and create everyday moments of connection that shape a child’s future. We’re aiming to build a community where every child has what they need to help them thrive.”
and train Trusted Messengers who are community members who will encourage early learning interactions in daily life. These Trusted Messengers, including teachers, librarians, healthcare workers, and local leaders, will help parents and caregivers discover simple, effective ways to nurture a love for learning in their children.
On March 7, the first group of Trusted Messengers, 40 student ambassadors from 10 school districts, were trained through the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition’s “Youth Development Task Force.” These ambassadors will serve as guest readers in local preschool facilities, inspiring young children while gaining hands-on experience in the early childhood education field, a vital but critically understaffed profession.
Early literacy begins long before a child enters a classroom. Studies show that talking, reading, and singing with infants and toddlers dramatically improve vocabulary development and school readiness. Talking is Teaching is a national public awareness and action campaign that Too Small to Fail of the Clinton Foundation and Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy created to transform routine interactions such as bath time, grocery shopping, or riding in the car into powerful learning experiences.
“This is about more than books, it’s about giving every child the strongest possible start,” said Ron Frick, President/CEO at LCUW. “When parents and caregivers feel confident in their role as a child’s first teacher, we create a ripple effect that strengthens families and communities.”
With the support of a $15,000 grant LCUW received from Too Small to Fail, they are partnering with organizations across five counties to distribute books to children in early learning facilities
LCUW’s key partners include ELRC 7, ELRC 7’s Local Leadership Council, the Lycoming County Youth Development Task Force, Leadership Lycoming, Bradford-Tioga Head Start, the Kiwanis Club of Bald Eagle and Nittany Valley, Sons of
Italy (Lock Haven), and the Lock Haven Lions Club, among others. These partners have played a crucial role in bringing this initiative to life by securing and distributing books, coordinating volunteers, and funding the Clinton and Bradford County portions of PA One Book. The idea to revitalize book distribution for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) in the region stemmed from discussions with Carolyn Hawk, STEP Head Start Director and LCUW Board Vice-Chair.
Inspired by PA One Book, LCUW is ensuring that each licensed provider in the ELRC Region 7 territory, spanning
Lycoming, Clinton, and Tioga Counties, as well as Sullivan and parts of Bradford County, receives this year’s PA One Book Supplemental selection, Octopants by Suzy Senior. Research shows that access to physical books helps develop essential literacy skills and improves attention span and retention compared to digital format.
“This initiative was a perfect fit for the ELRC 7 Local Leadership Council, which brings together partners to work in a collaborative way to support early care and education professionals and families with children. The fea-
tured book is suggested reading for the Pennsylvania One Book Early Literacy Program. The Office of Early Learning and Child Development provides all certified childcare providers in Pennsylvania with a copy of the PA One Book. This initiative allowed the ELRC 7 to have a part in expanding the reach into children’s hands and home.” said Melissa Kerschner, Director at the Early Learning Resource Center, Region 7.
To further celebrate early learning, ELRC 7 coordinated Community Leaders as classroom guest readers during the Week of the Young Child (April 5-11).
The festivities culminated at the 3rd Annual ELRC 7 Provider Appreciation Conference, with this year’s theme being The Power of Engagement. At the conference that occurred on April 11 and 12, ELRC 7 recognized the dedication
of early educators and highlight the importance of community involvement in childhood development
LCUW also launched a social media campaign during the Week of the Young Child, sharing practical early literacy tips from Talking is Teaching to help parents incorporate learning into daily life. Families are encouraged to follow along and engage with these tips on LCUW’s social media platforms.
Families, caregivers, and community members who want to get involved can acquire resources, event details, and ways to support the initiative by contacting Amber Newell at the Lycoming County United Way at 570.323.9448 or unitedway@lcuw.org. Media inquiries are welcome, and interviews with program leaders and participants can be arranged upon request.
In Him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Luke 23:34
After we confess our sins, grace takes the next step on the road to life:
God forgives our sins. It cannot be overstated what it cost God to grant us forgiveness. From the beginning, God instituted one consequence for disobedience: death. For every act of disobedience, regardless of how small or insignificant, the sentence is death. If that seems excessive, then you have not fully considered the absolute pure holiness of God.
Pure is a definitive word. It means 100 percent free of contamination. It is not a gray term; it is black and white.
Something is either pure, or it is not. When a company reports that its gold bars are 99.999 percent pure, it is confessing that its gold bars are not free of contamination. We are accustomed to calling things pure that are not pure because achieving absolute purity in a contaminated world is all but impossible. In our context, close enough is enough. Why else would a soapmaking company brag that its product is 99.44 percent pure? Have you ever wondered why they can’t seem to remove that last 0.56 percent of contamination?
God does not live in our contaminated context. God’s context is pure — pure life, pure light, and pure love.
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:11–12
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in Him, there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever
lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world, we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:16–18
With absolute 100 percent purity established as the standard, the need for forgiveness comes clearly into focus. Anything falling short of purity must be removed from the presence of God. There can be no deviation from the standard. God cannot ignore even the slightest amount of contamination, nor can he excuse it or gloss over it. No sin may be in the pure presence of God. When Adam became contaminated, he was removed from the pure light, life, and love of God. That left him in darkness, death, and hate. These three words sum up our existence on the road to death. If we experience anything better as we travel that miserable road, it is only because of the grace of God. You and I carry the contaminated DNA of Adam. At birth, we are already traveling on the road to death. While Adam’s contamination is enough to secure our condemnation, we also have sinned. We cannot blame Adam. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
The bottom line is this: we are guilty and condemned. Unless something is done to remove the contamination, we remain condemned to travel the road to death.
Thankfully, God did something. He came to earth to pay the penalty of death for us. He did this through the pure and uncontaminated life of Jesus Christ, the innocent for the guilty. You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him? For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Romans 5:6–11
Reconciliation is a miraculous transaction, empowered from start to finish by the grace of God. By God’s grace, we are awakened and convicted. By God’s grace, we are empowered to confess. By God’s grace, he forgives and
reconciles us to Himself.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:5
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13
God’s forgiveness is perfect. What I mean is this: when you and I forgive, we retain the memory of the offense. We don’t want to remember them, but those painful memories are stored in our brains. Unless God gives a miracle, you and I will never be able to forget what an offender has done to us. We can forgive, but we can’t forget.
God’s forgiveness is perfect because he can remove your offense from his memory: “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Jeremiah 31:34
Try to imagine how God sees you after he grants forgiveness. No matter what you’ve done, God retains no memory of it. You stand before him as a new creation, fully reconciled and free of all sin. His complete forgiveness is the reason we are granted the miraculous opportunity to experience his presence. It is the reason the Holy Spirit can take up residence in us. It is the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!
Afew decades ago, it was posited that when the economy is hit hard, lipstick sales go up. This theory of the lipstick effect doesn’t have much hard data to support it, but I’d venture to say when faced with hardships, economic or otherwise, I understand the need for a great lipstick. Splurging a bit on a lipstick provides an immediate boost, and the power of red lipstick, in particular, can change your life. A simple swipe of crimson or fire engine has the ability to transform your face and make any look pop. Here are a few ways and products to explore when in search of a red lipstick pick-me-up.
First, if red lippie intimidates you, welcome to the club. A trick I’ve learned is to tap the product versus gliding it on my lips. This technique is fairly errorproof, avoiding the whole “joker smile,” and allows you to build up color if you want a more saturated look. If you’re new to red lips, or lipstick isn’t part of your daily beauty routine, a good starter product is Maybelline’s Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor. The longwear colorlock formula purports to last up to 16 smudge-resistant hours and, in the tone
of Red-Hot, gives you a rich and glamorous look (without going over the top) for both a daytime and night-out face. Of course, not all red shades compliment all skin and hair tones. For paler redheads like me, a friendly color is Gucci’s Rouge a Leveres Voile Sheer Lipstick from Nordstrom in the shade of Goldie Red. This is an investment product for sure, but on days when I’m just slicking back my hair and only have time for minimum makeup, swiping on this shade has me feeling put-together every time. And it really pops on virtual meetings — when I’m comfort on the bottom, business up top. It can also switch hit as blush in a pinch by dabbing a few dots on the cheek for a natural flush. Another good red lip for fairerskinned folks is NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Don’t Stop. For darkerskinned makeup-wearers, check out Reina Rebelde’s Bold Lip Color in Brava. As the product name indicates, this creates a bold lip. Or Mented Cosmetic’s Liquid Lipstick in Blood Orange for a vibrant pop of color.
For those of you who are more into balms than tube sticks, there’s Westerman Atelier’s Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip
Balm in Bright Brick. This acts as both a gloss and a balm that hydrates and protects. Apply it from the center of the bottom lip and blot outward. Or pair it over a matte lipstick for a richer, more impactful pigment. Glossy Lip Stain from e.l.f. in Fiery Red is long-lasting color that gives lips a sheer pop of red with subtle gloss. This pairs nicely with their Cream Glide Lipliner in True Red to shape and sculpt your lip line. Speaking of the lip line, I’m back and forth on using a lipliner. I enjoy the way it looks, but when I’m in a hurry or using a lip tint versus a stick, I usually don’t shape my lips before applying color. When I’m doing a full face of makeup, then I do use liner before gliding on lipstick. For red lips, you definitely want a lipliner to increase the impact of a bright lip, as well as contain any color spread. Huda Beauty’s Lip Contour 2.9 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil in Universal Red will help define the cupid’s bow and corners of the lip and create a stencil for your lipstick. In general, with lipliner, go darker for a bolder look and stay in the same color family. If you’re looking for a daily red lip, then check out Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll — aka, a classic retro red. This goes on with a sheen then settles into a weightless matte finish. The wand applicator prevents you from
over-saturating your lips, delivering the perfect amount of product. If you find this works as a daily lip color, then you can subscribe for a discount! There’s also Hourglass’s Phantom Volumizing Lip Glossy Balm from Nordstrom in Thrill, subtitled—Bright Red, that works to instantly plump lips while hydrating, smoothing, and softening. Great for allday wear!
For more flashy occasions, add some sparkle to your red lip. Amazon store Evpct’s Ruby Red & Dark Red Glitter Liquid Lipstick comes in a set of two. These shiny lipsticks are water-resistant and non-stick and, to be honest, are better suited for a younger crowd. For those of us who have lived some life and seen some stuff, there’s Sisley Paris’ Phyto-Roughe Shine 40 in Sheer Cheery for a refined yet striking red lip for an evening out.
Obviously, lipstick isn’t for everyone, but if you are a lipstick wearer and you’re looking to revive your red lip game, hopefully, some of these products will serve you and give you a bit of a boost in your day. Just remember, reapplying lipstick is a convenient reason to take a break from your work/schedule/life. Take a moment, take some deep breaths, and give yourself a pickme-up pep talk in the mirror, then go back out there with a bold red lip!
Preservation Williamsport Fundraiser Casino Evil Takes Place April 18
By Lou Hunsinger Jr
Preservation Williamsport is an organization that helps to preserve the precious historical legacy of the historic Victorian architecture throughout Williamsport. But these efforts require a lot of money. One way they do this is through unique fundraisers such as the Casino Evil, which will take place this Friday night, April 18, at Farrington Place, 416 West Third Street, Williamsport, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
This lively and interesting event will feature professional casino tables, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and opportunities to win great prizes—all while supporting the preservation and celebration of Williamsport’s historic architecture. Attendees are kindly encouraged to bring cash for the chance to participate in additional games and prize drawings throughout the evening.
“Casino Evil has become one of our most anticipated events,” said Chuck Anderson, president of Preservation Williamsport, told Webb Weekly. “It’s
a wonderful opportunity for people to come together, have a great time, and contribute to maintaining the beauty and history of our community.”
A little bit more about the mission and goals of Preservation Williamsport.
Preservation Williamsport is dedicated to protecting and restoring Williamsport’s prominent architectural heritage and educating the public about the importance of preservation. Historic preservation provides the community of Williamsport with a sense of place, connecting people to their neighbors and their past. Preservation of Williamsport Foundation, Inc. was established in 1986 and incorporated in 1990 when a group of preservation-minded citizens saw the need for an organization dedicated to protecting Williamsport’s rich but endangered historic heritage. To learn more, visit PreservationWilliamsport.com.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $75 online or at Fink’s Paint Store, The Peter Herdic House, and Keystone Furniture Restoration. All proceeds from this event will benefit The Rowley
House Museum and Preservation Williamsport.
To purchase tickets or to learn more about Casino Evil or Preservation Williamsport, go to PreservationWilliamsport.com.
Event organizers wish to give a special thanks to this year’s event donors: Casino Evil Planning Committee, The Clothier – Williamsport, Coco’s Boutique Designs, Gold Leaf Frame Shoppe, Henry’s BBQ, I & I Paws, Joe’s Pizza & Restaurant – West, John Hiras Goldsmith, K&C Collectibles, Keystone Furniture Restoration, Kinley
Jewelers, Lamar Advertising, Leadership Lycoming, Lisa Fink Pottery, Little Hippie Stitches, Mary Wimer, Mixed Bag, National Range & Armory, Nesting Box Primitives, Nomad Distilling Co., New Trail Brewing Company, Old School Collectibles, Orelli Supply Co., Otto Book Store, Ozzie & Mae’s, Paul Derr, Peter Herdic House, Retro Rack, Rupert’s Meats, Rust and Shine, Salvo’s Salvage, Smith Farm & Fields, Soothing Suds by Steph, Susquehanna Gallery & Frame Shoppe, Timeless Treasures 77, Thompson’s Outdoor Power Equipment, and Williamsport Crosscutters.
Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25th Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am (Rain or shine)
Location: Loyalsock High School turf football Field
Maintenance: After camp, weekly (Thursdays) sessions - remainder of the summer
PUBLIC AUCTION
Located 533 North Mountain Rd.
Copake Falls, NY 12517
The Bookworm Sez
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
“On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live By” by Lawrence Cappello c.2025, Workman
$20.00
160 pages
WED., April 23, 2025 • 11am
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Yep, somebody sees you there. You can’t hide, you’re too big to slink away unnoticed, and there’s no Boy Wizard to make you invisible. It wouldn’t do any good anyhow: for your entire life, you’ve left trails behind wherever you go, footprints and evidence of your presence and behavior. Just thinking about that might feel weird but, once you’ve read “On Privacy” by Lawrence Cappello, it might seem exactly right.
Go ahead, admit it: you have secrets. Everybody does, and that’s okay. There are some things you just don’t want to share; in fact, says Cappello, it’s best if you don’t
because “secrets [can] impact people in positive ways.” Keeping certain things to yourself actually enhances your mental well-being and makes closer relationships possible.
And yet, you hand strangers your personal information every day, whether it’s on-purpose or by accident. For instance, fill out a registration form or giveaway slip and boom! You’ve just given out your
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TRACTORS: IH 966, 806, 756, White 2-135, Kiefer GN livestock trailer; plus full line of farm equipment
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712 Point Township Dr., Northumberland, PA Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 9am
Everything Sells to bare the walls
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individual, unique data. Or you got scammed online. Or you didn’t do anything but log into a computer at a hotel or you used public Wi-Fi and your data is simply taken without your awareness.
That’s terrifying, but Cappello didn’t write this book to scare anyone. He says panic and apathy aren’t the right actions here, nor is scolding anyone who isn’t even trying to keep themselves or you safe and your privacy, private.
Wait – is there even such a thing as privacy anymore? Cappello says there is, and smart people take steps to make sure it remains so. Know what happens to your data, once it’s taken, and learn to safeguard all your devices. Lobby for your right to be forgotten, online and otherwise. Know how to opt out on data sharing and never use public Wi-Fi. When dealing with police or the TSA, watch for “evasive language.” Remember that your cell phone is basically a tracking device. And finally, “take a hard look at what digital architects call ‘Privacy by Design’…” Says Cappello, “PbD”
may be the way of the future. The walls have eyes. So does your bank, your computer, your favorite restaurant, the elevator to work, and maybe your neighbor’s house. And if the very idea of all that makes you squirm, you need this book.
Meant for anyone who’s stuck between wanting privacy and wondering if worry is silly, “On Privacy” isn’t meant to fear-monger. Instead, author Lawrence Cappello offers a balanced way to think about covertness, revealing, and how to manage both sides. This guided tour is done in an easy-to-understand way that entertains while also helping readers with methods for arming one’s self against pushy naysayers, and ideas to further protect that which you want to keep on the Q-T for your workplace and personally.
Absolutely, this is a book for conspiracy theorists but someone who prefers to err on the side of caution will probably find it to be more useful. If that’s you, then grab this short book; “On Privacy” is worth a good long peek.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Easton Dispersal
Located on farm at 742 Slaugenwhite Hill Rd., Montoursville, PA
WEDNESDAY Evening, April 16, 2025 • 5pm
8 Tractors, Farm Machinery, Tools, Antiques
Allis Chalmers Collectors Items-AC Tractors D17, D15, WC, C-Rare DD62 Grader, AC round lighted sign, Rare AC # 42 combine. AC thermometer
Located 7245 Musser Lane, Watsontown, PA (Midway between Montgomery & Dewart)
Tuesday Evening, APRIL 29, 2025
Starting 6:00pm
Consists of 60 acres certi ed & preserved organic crop farm , app. 50 acres of gently rolling highly productive farm land, (some presently used at pasture) . 8+/- wood-land containing a good amount of mature black walnut trees-balance is home & building site. Stream frontage o ers opportunity for small crop irrigation. Located in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co. (Warrior Run School & White Deer Church Districts. Erected thereon a 2100 sq historic brick farmhouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, generous size rooms, oil hot water baseboard heat, onsite well & septic systems.
Also 2 story bank barn with horse stalls, loa ng area & run in shed. Pole shed with attached garage and workshop, 8 stall horse barn, pole shed with outdoor wood furnace, and a 11,000 bushel GSI grain bin set up for bin drying corn.
A great area to build chicken barns - none close by
RE TERMS: $85,000 down evening of sale in certi ed or guaranteed funds, balance to be closed by 7-2-25. 6% buyers premium. Subject to immediate sellers con rmation. RE Taxes prorated at closing, transfer taxes divide equally between buyer and seller.
Any testing may be done at buyers expense prior to Auction day. For more info or to view contact: Dave Williams- Associate Broker Keller Williams Advantage Realty 570-971-0371 Cell 570-326-3333 O ce ( ere will be no Saturday showings per owner’s request)
1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 17756
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A CONVENIENTLY LOCATED RESIDENTIAL HOME , encompasses 2 ½ story with 1,268 Sq.ft. of Living Area.
This fi xer upper includes 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath, situated on a .06 Acre lot away from intersection traffi c. First Floor front porch entrance leads into a comfortable living room, Dining Room and an Eat-in Kitchen with extended sink & cupboard area.
Amenities include: Full basement, newer furnace & hot water heater, replacement windows & newer roof. There is also a small fenced-in backyard. On Street parking. TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING CONTACT CHUCK, 570-935-0376.
TERMS: Cashiers or Certifi ed Check payable to Interstate Auction Services, LLC or Cash in the amount of $5,000.00 required at time of auction as down payment. 6% Buyers Premium Charged, to be paid by the purchaser as part of the purchase price. Settlement made 45 days from sale date upon delivery of clear deed. Real Estate Sells “AS IS, WHERE IS” with “ALL FAULTS”. No guarantees made by the seller expressed or implied.
The Impact of Reading on Cognitive Decline
Aging and change go hand in hand. Although some may bemoan the gray hairs that start to arrive or stiffness in the knees that seems to sneak up on a person in middle age, such concerns are not necessarily enough to lose sleep over. However, many people 50 or older are nervous about the potential for cognitive issues like dementia as they grow older.
Auctioneer Note: Settling the Estate of Lois Myers. Home built: Prior 1978 –UPI No. 70-006-437 – Potential Buyers have right to inspect for lead paint, all tests conducted at potential buyers expense prior to auction date. Owners & Auctioneers Not Responsible for Accidents. All Verbal Information Day of Auction Takes Precedence Over previously printed material.
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408 S. MAIN ST.
AT PUBLIC AUCTION #609 SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 10:00AM
Key Features:
Nice Fixer Upper w/ room to expand! A 1 ½ Story residence situated on a .21 acre lot w/ off street parking and rear entrance into a “mud/utility room”, this home offers 1,394 sq.ft. of Living Area to include a eat-in kitchen with a formal dining room and a nice size living room with side porch alley way entrance. There is a fully cemented basement and detached utility shed for lawn equipment storage.
• Out of Flood Plain. UPI # 37-002-508
• Utilities: Town water and sewer. Newer natural gas furnace with Radiant Hot Water Heat. 100 amp electrical box.
• Natural Surroundings: Close to town and the Elementary & High School. Auction Details: This property is being offered at auction, giving you a unique chance to own this incredible home! Private Showings Available: For your own private showing, please contact the auctioneer directly at 570.935.0376. Auctioneer: Interstate Auction Services, LLC / Charles Kindlimann, Auctioneer Lic. # AU-003818-L • Licensed & Bonded in PA, Member of PA Auctioneers Assn. (2% Realtor Participation Welcomed & Invited)
Terms & Conditions: Property sells with the immediate confi rmation of the seller. Cash or Certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 required at time of auction as down payment. 6% Buyers Premium charged, to be paid by purchaser as part of the purchase price. Settlement made 60 days from sale date upon delivery of clear deed.
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6.7 million people have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. The Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that there were 733,040 people living with dementia in the country as of January 1, 2024. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can rob people of their memories, personalities and abilities to live satisfying, independent lives. While it may not be impossible to prevent all cognitive issues completely, there is reason to believe that reading could be an ally in cognitive care.
The American Academy of Neurology says that reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age. Reading also
may help slow down memory loss. The powers of reading were noticed more than 10 years ago when a 2013 study from researchers at Emory University measured readers’ MRI scans as they read books. They found the deeper readers went into a story, the more areas of their brains were activated. This activity remained elevated for several days after participants finished their books. The more a person reads, the stronger complex networks in the brain become.
Additional evidence that reading can help the brain was noted by researchers at the Texas A&M School of Public Health. A 2024 study suggests that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities like reading, hobbies and word games have better memory, working memory, attention, and processing speed than those who do not take part in such endeavors. Furthermore, a 2021 study published in Neurology found that high levels of cognitive activity, like reading and writing letters, can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by five years among those age 80 and over.
living area, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. Located on Main St., the home welcomes you through a grand foyer with an open staircase that leads you to a charming eat-in kitchen. Step through the pocket doors to the elegant library or expansive family room, & continue into the formal dining room. Exit through the back door onto a lovely screened-in summer porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A full attic offers great potential for expansion and customization. Key features include:
Oil, hot water radiant heat for comfort plus 2 Fireplaces • 200 amp electrical panel, Fully cemented basement for extra storage and utility
• Perfectly located between the Elementary and High School, providing convenience for families. Auctioneer’s Note: UPI No. 38-002-317, Home built prior to 1901. Potential buyers may test for lead based paint at their expense. For a personal showing, please contact Chuck at 570-935-0376. Terms & Conditions: Property to be sold with owner’s immediate confirmation. $5,000.00 required as a down payment at time of auction, payable via cashier’s or certified check written to Interstate Auction Svcs, LLC Escrow or in cash. 6% buyer’s premium to be added to the final purchase
WAMS OM Team Advances to 2025 World Finals on 1st Place Win at State Tournament
illiamsport Area Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team will head to the 2025 World Finals after securing a first-place win at the state round on Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. Five contending teams from WASD were represented by Cochran Primary School, Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS) and Williamsport Area High School (WAHS). Advancing to the World Finals are team members Connor Gimmi, Addyson Harrison, Noah Kriger, Hayden Smith, Olivia Smith and Brayden Swanson, who will compete in their Division II problem, “Cooking with Books.”
While not advancing, here’s how the other WASD teams ranked in their respective problems:
WAHS: third place, Division III, “Cooking with Books.” Team members: Ava Carter, Cooper Gutberlet, Asher McClelland, Mason Robinson, Emma Schwartz and Daniel Turner.
WAHS: fourth place, Division III, “AstronOMical Odyssey!” Team members: Deegan Bragg, Cooper Gutberlet, Brayden Harpster, Alex Vail, Aidan Weaver and Ben Whitnack
Cochran Primary: seventh place, Division I, “Cooking with Books.” Team members: Freya Allen, Felix Fisher, Flynn Moore, Lucas
Pictured at front from left: Addyson Harrison, Noah Kriger and Connor Gimmi. Pictured at back from left: Coach Kendra Reeder, Brayden Swanson, Hayden Smith, coach Amanda Gimmi and Olivia Smith.
Morrow, Oliver Repella, Anneliese Walter and Cameron Walter
WAMS: seventh place, Division II, “AstronOMical Odyssey!” Team Members: Hayden Day, Julia Day, Briella Evans, Haddie Harpster, Alexander Frank and Elianna Matter
The 2025 World Finals is scheduled for May 21-25 at Michigan State University. OM teams from WASD have been successful at the programs regional and state levels, having earned coveted spots at the World Final competitions in recent years.
OM is a competition that blends creativity, engineering and teamwork. It is 100 percent student-directed, with adult coaches acting as guides.
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Cutters Announce Hiring Events: Job Fairs Scheduled for April 23
The Williamsport Crosscutters, members of the MLB Draft League, are looking to fill dozens of part-time game day positions at Journey Bank Ballpark for the 2025 season.
Interested individuals must apply in-person at Cutters Job Fairs to be held Wednesday, April 23 from 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, 1700 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Anyone
& May 14
aged 16 and over is encouraged to apply. The events will be held rain or shine.
Benefits include; wages starting at $10 per hour, flexible schedules, merchandise discounts, complimentary game tickets for family and a fun work environment.
Job descriptions for all available positions can be found at crosscutters. com. Positions include; concession cashiers, runners, cooks and vendors, customer service, stadium ush-
ers, wait staff, clubhouse attendants, grounds crew members, game day internships and more.
The Crosscutters season consists of 40 home games from June 6 until September 3. Some positions will also have the opportunity to work the MLB Little League Classic held in August. Potential candidates must be available to work nights and weekends and are not required to be available for all 40 home games.
Applicants MUST attend one of the job fairs to be considered for a position. To save time, applicants are encouraged to download and fill out an application available at crosscutters.
com and bring it with them to the job fair. Applications will also be available at the events. All applicants should have an outgoing personality and a willingness to work with the public.
The Crosscutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title on June 4 in Trenton with the home opener slated for Friday, June 6 when they host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. More information on MVP Club season tickets, Bonus Books and mini-plans are available online at crosscutters.com or by calling the Cutters at (570) 326-3389. Opening Night and single game tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m.
Williamsport Sun April 14, 1945
City Joins Tribute to Leader
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr
After the first shock of the news of the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was absorbed by its citizenry, the city of Williamsport began to pay tribute to its leader.
The memory of President Roosevelt will be honored in Williamsport and vicinity today and Sunday in special services, particularly during special mourning hours this afternoon when church bells will toll and places of business will close.
As approved by all officials late Friday, the Lycoming County Courthouse will be closed all day, the Capital and Keystone theaters will follow the same plan, while banks, the local post office and City Hall will maintain their normal Saturday hours.
The James V. Brown Library will be closed from 1 to 6 p.m.
Earlier yesterday, the Merchants Bureau announced that most retail stores will be closed after 2 p.m. today until
Monday afternoon. Cafes and taprooms and members of the Liquor Dealers Association will be closed during the same period.
Member clubs of the Lycoming Federation of Clubs will be closed from 4 to 5 o’clock. The Rialto, Park and Karlton theaters will discontinue shows at 2 p.m. and reopen at 5 p.m. in honor of Mr. Roosevelt.
The local office of Bell Telephone Company said that there will be a momentary pause in telephone operation throughout the land at the time of President Roosevelt’s funeral.
Between 11:45 and noon today, the Aviation Corporation will sound its tribute over the public address system and the Rev. Stuart S. Gast will offer a brief prayer.
A period of silence from 4 to 4:05 p.m. will be observed at the local Bethlehem Steel plant.
Students at the Williamsport High School devoted a moment of mediation in chapel Friday morning and classes were dismissed for the day at 2:45 p.m.
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On April 25th and 26th, the Uptown Music Collective will close out its 2024-25 season at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with ‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems, a tribute to some of the most iconic arena rock bands of the 1980s. Presented by UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan, this two-night event will feature the music of rock heavyweights AC/DC, Heart, and
Aerosmith, alongside ‘80s icons Bon Jovi, Journey, and Def Leppard. This show will be an unforgettable night of anthem-driven hits and power ballads. This performance is sponsored, in part, through a partnership with Hudock Capital Group and Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.
The rock of the early 1980s was all about big hair, big guitars, and even bigger emotions. The sound filled stadiums
and shook arenas, blending electrifying solos, soaring vocals, and larger-than-life choruses that defined a generation. The songs weren’t just music—they were moments that still live large in our collective rock and roll memories.
Collective’s Founder and Executive Director. “However, they seem more excited for this music than I’ve seen them all season, and, at this point, I feel that this might end up being our best performance of a great season of performances!”
This performance by the Collective’s students will hone in on each band’s live output during the 1980s, with a focus on the young performers recreating the challenging big vocal sound, driving guitars, airy keyboards, and pounding drums and bass of that decade.
“With three major performances already under their belt since November, you would think that the students would be dragging a bit as they enter into this last set of rehearsals, working on their fourth set of songs,” said Dave Brumbaugh, the
‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems will highlight the talents of the school’s elite performance group, Special Performance Group 1, comprised of students aged 14 to 18, who audition to be a part of the group and then work together to plan, direct, design, rehearse, and ultimately bringing to life the music that has and continues to inspire generations. Along with the music, a professional-grade light and sound show will be organized by the students who work alongside the professionals at the Com-
munity Arts Center. As with all Uptown Music Collective performances, the students are not only the performers but also the directors of the show. A group of younger students, or “Tech Monkeys,” will serve as stage technicians.
This show is directed by Uptown Music Collective Gianna Waldman (Montoursville Area High School) and Grace Godin (Williamsport Area High School).
The show’s leadership committee consists of UMC students Matthew Bellino and Nick Willoughby (Danville Area High School); Izzy Butter, Lila Butters and Ella Hertwig (Loyalsock Township High School); Tixo Bower (home school); Abby Jamison, Owen Miller and Caiden Scarfo (Williamsport Area High School); Mackenzie Hakes (South Williamsport Area High School); Elle Donlin (Loyalsock Township Middle School); Rowan Alamy (Lewisburg Area High School); and Rian Gephart (Montoursville Area High School).
With these performances being the last of the UMC’s official performance season at the Community Arts Center, the end of the Saturday night performance will feature the Collective’s “senior night” ceremony, which honors and recognizes those graduating seniors who will move on to college and away from the UMC in the fall. This year’s seniors include Tixo Bower, Izzy Butters, Abby Jamison, Owen Miller, and Gianna Waldman.
“I’ve been listening to ’80s music for my whole life,” Waldman said. “When I was 3 years old, I was already banging my head
to Bon Jovi! That’s why I was so excited to find out that I got to be the director of my senior show, and, honestly, my dream show. This music has its challenges. Each musician has a unique style, but learning these new techniques is helping me grow as a drummer. I am so excited to watch my dream show become a reality, and even though it’s my last show, it’ll be the best one I’ve ever played in!”
Additional partners and sponsors for this performance include Chartwell Hotels, Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, The Kiessling Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, KFC of Williamsport, The Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House, The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza and Pasteria, The Crooked Goose, Woodlands Bank, FASTSIGNS of Williamsport, Lycoming College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, The Hartman Group, Beiter’s Furniture, Mattress and Appliance, and Roche Financial. Media sponsors include Backyard Broadcasting, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Lamar Advertising, 92.1 WSQV, NorthCentralPa.com, and The Graphic Hive.
Tickets for the performance are only available through the Community Arts Center box office and website (www.caclive.com). For more details about ‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems, visit uptownmusic.org/80sarena or call 570-329-0888. Check out the Collective’s official Facebook page, as well as other Collective social media outlets, for teasers, previews, behind-the-scenes info and more from the performance.
10 am - We will be offering what myself and others have called the “Needle in the Haystack” which includes this isolated quiet approx. 82.95 acre farm consisting of 40+ tillable and 40+ untillable or wooded, easy, accessible recently farmed fields. This property is nestled in Lycoming County, Penn Township, East Lycoming School District. Taxes are approx. $2,600 a year. Oil, Gas, Coal and Mineral Rights Do NOT Convey with the Property. This property includes a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2 Story Hardwood Floor “Farm House,” Large Barn, and 2 Wagon Shed outbuildings. Well and Septic, Spring Fed Stream, and much more wonderful features. Multiple opportunities with this farm, plenty of wildlife, approx. 5 1/2 miles from Hughesville, PA. For a private showing please contact Levi at (570) 560-9543
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Terms: No buyers premium, 6 % Sales Tax to be applied, cash or good pa check, credit cards with 3.5% loss, buying as is where is, *if you are tax exempt please bring your tax id # with you, thank you, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material.
2nd Annual Homeschool Art Show & Contest
This year’s event took place over two days (April 4th & 5th). The event was held at Pine Street Methodist Church in Williamsport. The Lycoming & Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA is beyond grateful to the staff and members of Pine Street for all their support and graciously opening their building to us!
This year we expanded the categories and the ages! New this year were Digital Media and Mixed Media categories. We also added the 3-5 age group. We had a new panel of five judges, whom we cannot thank enough. They judged over 250 pieces of art in six categories among four age groups. This year’s judges included lead judge, Jamie Mahoney. Jamie is the Graphic Artist for the James V. Brown Library and provides graphic arts/marketing assistance for district member libraries, Allis Willis, former public school art teacher, Heather Griggs, found-
er and owner of OG Watters Works, local artist and business owner Ayris Slade, and Geoffery Hahn, owner of Anklet Root Art Gallery. All are paid artists and brought a very professional feel to the event.
The event also included a People’s Choice Award again this year (winner Emily Brown “In Bloom”), but it also added special categories for cultural art (winners Lila & Amelia Frost for “Mi Familia”), collaborative art, (winners were the Frost sisters again) and abstract art (winner Eva McAfee). We again had “Best in Show” in each category. All 1st place winners in their category were then judged for “Best in Show”. Paint (Blaze Sherman “Lone Howler”), 3D (Emily Brown “In Bloom”), Digital Media (Caleb Welch “Dragon of Hearts”), Draw (Natalie Morris “Tricolor Turkey”), Photography (Aurora Crooks “Raindrops”) and Mixed Media (Frost Sisters “Mi Familia”).
This event featured over 160 homeschoolers from various counties
Emily Brown “In Bloom” People’s Choice Award, Best in Show 3D art & 1st place 14-18 3D art
across Central PA. We were thrilled with the patron turnout as well, and of course with all our artists who participated. While we can only mention the winners, all the artists were amazing!
Other winners in each category are listed in order of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively.
Donny and Brenda have decided to retire to become full time Grandparents and have sold their Business, Many items that were not needed by the new owners will be put up for auction at the fairgrounds, So the auction has many items of interest. Make Plans to come and find those great items. Bring a friend and a truck! See You On Sale Day!!!
Lunch and Great Parking By The Montour DeLong Fair Association
Sellers: Donny & Brenda Rovenolt
Terms: Cash or Good Penna. Check
AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver 17696 Russell
er); 10-13 (Abigail Morris “Bathing Beauty”, Jack Shipe, Josh Willis); 1418 (Emily Brown “In Bloom” offer to buy, Elizabeth Brown, Caleb Welch).
We will be selling from the Mowery Family Farm, Located at 2187 Snook Road, McClure ,Pa. 17812. Located 17 miles South of Middleburg/ and or 14 Miles North of Lewistown on Route 522, Turn onto Mail Pouch Road and Follow to Snook Road. Signs Posted day of Auction.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Starting at 8:00am
105
ACRES BEEF /GRAIN FARM
We will be o ering at 12 Noon a Fantastic 105 +/- Acre Farm w/ 3 Bedroom 2 story Frame Farmhouse with picture view to the pond. e farm was set up for a Beef Farm w/ 40 x 100 Pole BarnLarge Pasture w/ 6 Strand Hi Tensile Fencing. Corn & Bean Production on Balance. e Farm Maintains a approx 18 acre woodlot and Wooded Fence Rows Producing some Great Monster Trophy Bucks and Turkey. Included on the Property is Mr. Mowery’s Block Butcher Shop w/ Harvesting Floor- Walk In Cooler & Work Area. To View is Great Once in A Lifetime Contact; Ken Mowery Jr. at 570-765-5854. Real Estate Auction Terms: $25,000.00 Down balance in 45 Days, All Other Terms may be obtained thru Auctioneer, ANTIQUES • COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE GUNS • POLARIS “SPORTSMAN” 4 WHEELER * BUTCHER EQUIPMENT • TOOLS JOHN DEERE 2950 WFE TRACTOR 3950 Hours- Front Snowplow Bracket and Plow MUSTANG 2060 SKID STEER
T Handle Controls- 3028 Hours- Sharp Machine- Aux. Hydraulics-
ATTACHMENTS SOLD SEPARATE: Dirt Bucket- Manure Bucket- Bale Spear- Pallet ForksRipper Tooth Bucket- Erskine Model 1812 5 Snowblower FARM MACHINERY
We will be selling from the Riehl Steel Building, Located at 25 Cedar Drive, Lewisburg ,Pa. 17837 From Lewisburg & RT 15 – Turn onto Rt 192 west [ Bu alo Road] and follow approx, 2.5 miles turning onto Cedar Drive. Signs posted day of Auction.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
Starting at 5:00pm
INDUSTRIAL METAL FABRICATING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Bridgeport 9x49 Knee Milling Machine [2hp, 230vt 3ph]; Enco 9x49 Knee Milling Machine [2hp,240vt-3ph]; DRO PROS 3 Axis DRO w/ SDM 12x36x16Model EL703-C [110vt. 1ph]; Enco9x42 Milling Machine [2hp,240vt.3ph]; DRO PROS 2 Axis DRO Model EL402-M [110vt 1ph]; Chin Hung 17x67 Metal Lathe [7.5hp, 230vt,3ph]; DRO PROS 2 Axis DRO 12x30 Model EL402-L [ 110vt- 1ph]; Miller Spectrum 375 X-Treme Plasma Cutter (Presently Not in Use due to New Torch Needed)- [120/240vt 1ph]; Wysong 1472 Metal Shear[2hp-230vt-3ph]; Chicago 412 Manual Metal Pan Brake; Quincy 15hp Air Compressor [15hp-480vt3ph]; Yale Electric Forkli Model: ERP040VFN48TE082 [48vt, 595AH]; Hobart Battery Charger 48vt [240vt -3ph]; Col-Met Paint Booth 12 x 13 x 9 w/ Exhaust Fan [5hp?- 240vt-3ph]; Strong Hand –BuildPro Welding Tables [78inx38in & 46inx38in]; ShopSabre Sidekick 8 CNC Plasma w/Hypertherm Powermax 45; Blue OX Air Cleaner [3/4hp, 120vt,1ph]; Millermatic CP302 w/S64 Wire Feeder Welder [200/230/460 vt -3ph]; Millermatic 255 MIG/Pulsed MIG Welder [208-240vt 1ph]; South Bend SB1122 Semi-Automatic 9x12 Metal Cutting Bandsaw [2hp, 220vt, 1ph]; Powermatic 6in x 89in Edge Sander [1 1/2hp, 220vt, 1ph]; Central Pneumatic Paint Shaker [NIB]; Central Pneumatic Paint Shaker; Securall 120 Gallon Drum Paint Safety Storage Cabinet; Eagle 30 Gal. Safety Storage Cabinet; Dayton 1Hp Heavy Duty Bench Grinder w/ Cast Stand; Riehl Made Hydraulic Press; Heavy Duty 6in Bench Vise w/ Pedestal [ Not Marked – But Could Possibly Be a Wilton]; Mr. Heater Big Maxx Unit Heater[80K BTU LP Gas]; Re-Verber Ray Radiant Tube Heater [125K BTU LP Gas]; TOOLS & SUPPLIES TO INCLUDE: Hand Tools; C-Clamps; Micrometers; Gauges; Drill Bits; Calipers; Fireball and Other Hold Down Clamps; New Bolts and Hardware; V-Belts; Various Machinists Hand Tools; Nut & Bolt Storage Cabinets; Electrical Wire/Cords; NEW STEEL STOCK [Round, Flat, Angle, Channel. Box]; Pallet Racks; Plus Many More Items Of Interest
To View /Questions Contact J.R. Riehl at [570] 713-4364
Terms: Cash or Good Pa. Check- Out Of State Buyers Must Have Bank Letter Guaranteeing Funds
Job John – Lunch Available – Tent if Inclement
AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810
PHONE : 570-538-2227
PA#AU002180-L
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People need to dedicate time for activities that help them unwind, such as meditation, yoga, reading, or taking a walk outside. Just a few minutes of self-care each day can help. Individuals can incorporate some deep-breathing exercises into a lunch hour or use time after dinner to stroll the neighborhood with the dog or family to decompress.
Make time for hobbies
Individuals can treat hobbies and other interests just as they would personal or work obligations. Add time for hobbies to your daily calendar and assign them the same significance as work-related tasks.
Prioritize exercise
The Mayo Clinic says exercise can alleviate stress and release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce anxiety. Exercise also can clear the brain by helping a person focus
on movements instead of worries. Make exercise a non-negotiable component of daily life. Taking the stairs, walking to work or school, parking further away from stores in parking lots, and doing little bursts of activity several times a day can ensure exercise becomes part of the routine. Utilize personal and sick time
Many people are letting their vacation and other personal days go to waste. A 2023 survey released by the fintech lending firm Sorbet found that 62 percent of American workers with personal time off (PTO) did not use it all. Plus, 5.5 percent did not take any time off the previous year. Fears of falling behind and pressures to appear dedicated are driving these behaviors. According to the invoicing company Skynova, the average American takes 14 days off from work a year while Europeans take 24 days. Using all personal time is definitely a way to take a break from the daily grind.
It is important to take breaks from routine to recharge and enjoy a different outlook on life.
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ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20
Expect some valuable insight regarding your future to emerge in the next few days, Aries. It won’t be difficult to set plans in motion when you have the right people on your side.
TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21
Taurus, take a breather and give some careful thought to your recent experiences and your expectations going forward. You will benefit from this in the long run.
GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21
You are focused on your work, Gemini. However, distractions are beyond your control right now and will pull your attention away from what matters to higher-ups.
CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22
Romantic endeavors are a little hard to plan and consider right now, Cancer. Just stick to what your intuition is telling you and you will come out just fine in the end.
LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23
Leo, you might be called upon to be a mediator for friends or loved ones who need a fresh set of eyes. Keep a cool demeanor and a level head and you can lead them to a resolution.
VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22
Virgo, you are drawn to creative projects, but avoid using them to put off other endeavors. These distractions will only delay the inevitable and then you’ll be pressed
for time.
LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23
Libra, carefully schedule your time this week, as you cannot afford to get behind on your assignments at work or in school. You also have many important appointments on the calendar.
SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22
Scorpio, someone comes to you for advice this week and wants you to keep their situation private. You need to help them without betraying their request for confidentiality.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21
It is possible your mind will wander this week, Sagittarius. You might not be able to focus on the tasks at hand, and will need to focus extra hard to limit distractions.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20
Capricorn, pay attention to detail in all things that you do. Be mindful of this when tending to professional and personal matters.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18
Aquarius, the simplest resolution is often the best one. Keep this mind when tackling a perplexing problem in the days ahead.
PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20
Pisces, you are eager to sail through your to-do list, and certain tasks need to be postponed to address those that are high-priority. Rearrange things accordingly.
Invigilating a Pericope of Terms: Weird Words Reaches No. 84
By Joseph W. Smith III
At last! Webb’s Weird Words is finally returning to its stock-intrade: definitions and other info on random rosters of oddball vocab.
In recent weeks, we’ve looked thematically at medicine, money, shortened words (for Feb.), made-up words (for April Fools’) and two sets culled from the sadly neglected American novelist Charles Portis.
for the way a bully wears his headgear. Futtock (FUT-uck, noun) – “One of the curved timbers that forms a rib in the frame of a ship” (American Heritage); may be derived from both “foot” and “hook.” Invigilate (in-VIDGE-uh-late, verb) – Closely related to vigil, this means “to keep watch over”; in Britain, it refers more specifically to careful proctoring of students during an examination.
Methuselah (meh-THOO-zuh-luh, noun) – While “Weird Words” normally avoids proper nouns and capitalized terms, I do love this one. Named for the Bible character who lived 969 years (Gen. 5:21-27), a “Methuselah” is (among many modern uses) a large wine-vessel holding six liters.
According to Wikipedia, other such containers range from the tiny piccolo and the French chopine all the way up to the Nebuchadnezzar, the Goliath and the Melchizedek — with the latter proffering no less than 30 liters.
So now, as we head slowly but surely toward our 100th installment, let’s get back to un-themed selections from my sprawling and ever-growing list of “weird words”: Bathyscaphe (BATH-uh-skafe, or -skaff, noun) – According to Dictionary.com, this is “a navigable, submersible vessel for exploring the depths of the ocean.” It is distinguished from the similar bathysphere in that while both vessels are self-propelled, a bathyscaphe hangs suspended beneath a float rather than being attached to the surface via cable (Wikipedia). Derived from the Greek base bath(o) — meaning “depth” — neither word is related to bath; that has to do with warmth, rather than entering water.
Billycock (BILL-ee-kahk, noun) – In Britain, a derby-like felt hat with a rounded top. The derivation is as weird as the word, coming from the slang term bully-cocked —
Bottoms up!
Minging (pronounced like “ringing”; adj.)
– Obscure Scottish term meaning ugly, gross, smelly or lousy (of poor quality). That’s from the voluminous Collins English Dictionary — so expert and inclusive on Scottish dialect that its definition is quoted word-for-word at Dictionary.com
Pericope (purr-ICK-uh-pee, noun) –Looking like a typo for periscope, this is
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actually a four-syllable word (long “E” at the end); it indicates a selection from a text or book. Like “periscope,” it does use the Greek base, peri — meaning “near” or “around.”
Pericope can refer more specifically for a portion of text used in religious services (a.k.a., lection).
Plinth (PLINTH, noun) – Architectural term for a “slab-like member beneath the base of a pier of a column”; also, “a square base or a lower block, as of a pedestal” (Random House College Dictionary).
Rhinotillexomania (RINE-oh-till-EXoh-MAY-nee-uh, noun) – Since it’s not found in standard dictionaries, I can’t say for sure how this word is pronounced. (My guess uses various YouTube videos.) It is, however, listed at several medical websites,
where the standard definition runs as follows: “a condition that causes a person to compulsively pick their nose till they selfharm” (Verywellmind.com).
The disorder is also listed under “Nosepicking” at Wikipedia, where we learn that the more general practice “is an extremely widespread habit: some surveys indicate that it is almost universal, with people picking their nose on average about four times a day.” But the more severe and serious rhinotillexomania is considered pathological and often requires treatment.
So, yeah … I hope you weren’t reading this week’s Webb during lunch.
If so, wash your hands again, and we’ll get try to back to less disgusting words next week.
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The Roving Sportsman… Locating Spring Gobblers
By Jon Pries
It is just over a week away until the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Then, the following Saturday, May 3, is the opening day of the month-long Pennsylvania statewide spring gobbler season. Those two Saturdays will sneak up quickly, so it’s “Crunch Time” to finalize where you will hunt and pin down, and pattern a flock or two of active turkeys.
as possible watching them from a distance to learn their travel routes and feeding locations.
Preparation for spring gobbler hunting actually takes on two forms. First, after the lack of exercise most of us have experienced over the winter months, it is important to focus on getting back into physical shape — particularly regaining the strength of your legs and endurance of your lungs if you plan on covering any distance in search of a longbeard this season. The second goal to accomplish over the next few weeks is to locate some turkeys and then spend as much time
Hopefully, turkeys have started to show up at the places you have hunted in previous seasons, but if not, you still have a little time to access new locations. Don’t delay in trying to connect with new locations — the sooner the better. It is only common sense and good courtesy to seek permission to hunt on someone’s property well before the season begins. Don’t delay because few farmers or landowners appreciate someone showing up the day before or the day of the opening of the season to seek permission. Once you have determined where you will hunt, it is time to do the legwork. It would be great to spot some birds feeding in a nearby field as you travel the back roads and hills, but if not, the more time you can spend hiking old logging roads, the greater your chance of spotting turkeys or some signs that they are in the area. After the long winter months of little
food available, the birds will be traveling and doing a lot of scratching as they pass through forested areas in search of food. Pay particular attention to areas where there is an abundance of oak trees, particularly white oaks. Make sure to check for turkey signs of scratching under wild grape vines, black cherry, and beech trees, as well as picked corn fields.
Before the season begins, many spring gobbler hunters like to drive the back roads or hike through the woods looking for signs and call from time to time to see if they get any re-
sponse from any turkeys in the area. I strongly urge you to consider not making any turkey calls prior to the season. Often, when a gobbler who is in hearing range hears your call, he may move in your direction and do so without gobbling in response to your call. There is a good chance that a bird approaching you silently will spot you and reverse course, and you will never know he was in the area. You didn’t see the bird, you never knew he was there, and all that you managed to do was educate the bird that what he heard was actually a
hunter, not a hen turkey. If you must make a call of any kind to attempt to get a response from a nearby gobbler, use a locator call of some kind. The cawing from a crow call, the hooting from an owl call, or the raspy call of a peacock will sometimes evoke a response from a gobbler, and he won’t come your way trying to see what actually made the call. The wailing of a coyote call will also work sometimes to make an old Tom gobble back in defiance.
If your time is limited, or you just want to expand your scouting activi-
ty, consider placing several trail cameras where there is suspected activity to capture images of passing birds. Well-placed cameras will identify just what birds are in the area — are they all hens, or are there a few jakes or longbeards in the flock as well? If there are no apparent feeding areas where you can locate the cameras, place them along old logging roads since game of all kinds, including turkeys, frequently travel these roads. Good Luck this spring, and remember to Always Positively Identify Your Target — and Beyond!
Spring turkey hunting will soon be getting underway. It kicks off with the mentored hunters getting the first crack on the Youth Hunt Day on April 26. The regular statewide season runs from May 3 to May 31. Be aware that hunting hours vary. From May 3-17, you can start hunting one-half hour before sunrise and end at noon, but from May 19-31, you can begin one-half hour before sunrise and hunt until one-half hour after sunset.
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least four different flocks, some of which had at least three gobblers fanned out. Lately, I’ve seen a fanned-out gobbler with six or eight hens, an occurrence I’ve spotted in several locations. I’ve also had some big gobblers, no doubt, scouting for hens, bolt across the road while driving, and that got my attention.
I’ll be honest: each spring, my mind is all caught up with stream trout fishing or hitting a lake for some crappie fishing, but as the month progresses, my turkey sightings seem to be increasing, and so does my enthusiasm for taking a gobbler. Late last fall, I didn’t seem to see many turkeys during my travels, but that sure has changed in the past month or so. Over the last four or five weeks, I’ve been spotting some good-sized flocks of birds. Earlier this spring, I saw at
According to recent studies by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, it appears that the reproduction rate has been sufficient to offset the adult mortality rate, and all factors considered; it appears that the population has increased considerably in the past year. From what I’m seeing, at least in our local area, I would have to agree with that observation. Again, according to Game Commission studies, it appears that the makeup of the flocks could be different in that there may be more three-year-old gobblers than twoyear-old gobblers. Three-year-old birds are bigger with longer beards, making them more desirable, but they
may also be wiser and harder to call. On the other hand, this increase and mix of gobblers could also make for a greater rivalry for those hens. So, how successful are Pennsylvania turkey hunters? Last year, we had about 170,400 spring turkey hunters, with similar numbers in 2023. Those hunters took about 39,200 gobblers compared to the three-year average of 34,500. Across Pennsylvania, last spring, one in five turkey hunters, or 20 percent of the hunters, got at least one bird. Those numbers align with 2023 and 2024 but are higher than in
2021 and 2020. Last year, three WMUs came in with over 3,000 gobblers; Unit 2D led the way with 3,600, 2C was next with 3,400, and 2G right here in central Pennsylvania ranked third with 3,000.
Well, according to all those sightings, studies, and numbers, we should have a fairly successful spring turkey hunting season. We turkey hunters also know that a lot goes into a successful turkey hunt, and we also know that a lot can go wrong. In the meantime, I hope I get a chance to add to those positive numbers and studies.
Title Game Heartbreak
As all those taxpayers’ envelopes have been dropped in the mail on the way to fund Uncle Sam’s coffers, I extend my belated congratulations to the Loyalsock Lady Lancers on their well-earned run to the PIAA AAA state championship. The team’s historic triumph is a testament to the dividends that can be accrued via hard work, dedication to one’s craft, and commitment to achieving a lofty
goal that may be deemed unattainable. In the competitive world of athletics, it is a sad fact of life that only the team that captures the ultimate championship will win its last game of the season. Along the way, everyone else, regardless of how good they are, will experience that ‘agony of defeat’ moment as their opponent holds shiny hardware skyward as a shower of confetti falls upon their heads.
One fan base is ecstatic, while the other
wipes away tears, consoles one another, and ponders those what-if moments that could have changed the game’s outcome in their favor. To my chagrin, count me among the latter.
As a graduate of the University of Houston, I’m probably an alumni association of one in this neck of the woods. Unlike the legion of Penn State fans that can commiserate with one another following a gut-wrenching loss, the aftermath of my Cougars’ last-second 65-63 loss to the Florida Gators in the NCAA title game was shared with me, myself & I and a glass of diet Pepsi in the solitude of my living room.
The silence of the moment was broken only by Jean’s attempted uplifting comment, “It’s too bad they lost, but that was a good game.”
Some of the old guard out there may remember President Clinton’s attempted choice of the words, “It depends what your definition of it is’” when trying to explain away
his troubles. At that moment, Jean’s utterance of the word good was not a match for how I felt in this moment of defeat.
While attending Houston in those long-ago days, I was a firsthand witness to the University’s transformation from an all-white college to an integrated institution; one of the first in the south to do so, and it was peacefully achieved via the basketball program.
The book Cougars of Any Color, authored by UH graduate Katherine Lopez, details the historic undertaking the school experienced.
“After years of playing sub-par teams in weak athletic conferences, the University of Houston athletic program sought to overcome its underdog reputation by integrating its football and basketball programs in 1964. Cougar coaches Bill Yeoman and Guy V. Lewis knew the radical move would grant them access to a wealth of talented athletes untouched by segregated Southern programs and brought on several talented black athletes in the fall semester, including Don Chaney, Elvin Hayes, and Warren McVea. By 1968, the Cougars
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had transformed into an athletic powerhouse and revolutionized the nature of collegiate athletics in the South.
“This book gives the Cougar athletes and coaches the recognition long denied them. It outlines the athletic department’s handling of the integration, the experience of the school’s first black athletes, and the impact that the University of Houston’s integration had on other programs.”
In the years that followed, although the University of Houston had some powerhouse teams, including reaching the NCAA championship games in 1983 & 84, bounced around with various conference affiliations and experienced some national disregard. That began to change in 2014 with the hiring of Kelvin Sampson, the first Native American to head coach an NCAA men’s basketball team to the Final Four, as head coach.
Sampson was well-traveled, with previous coaching stops at Michigan State, Montana State, Washington State, Oklahoma, Indiana, and the NBA. His influence was immediate. $25 million was raised for a new practice facility, another $60 million
to renovate its current Fertitta Center and in 2018 led the team to its first NCAA tournament game since 1984.
Entering the Big Twelve Conference during the 2023-24 season, the Cougars have dominated the league twice, winning regular-season titles and capturing the Tournament championship this year. In the process, they have compiled a league record of 34-4 and have won more than 30 games in each of the past four seasons.
Oh yeah, some say statistics are for losers. The Cougars dropped a few, which led to their ultimate defeat. It is hard to win a national championship when you make just 30% of your shots, 50% from the foul line, and commit turnovers on the last four possessions of the game.
It would have been nice, and that diet Pepsi would have tasted sweeter, but my beloved Cougars have now reached seven Final Fours, including three title games, and are 0-7 for their efforts. The win would have been number 800 in Sampson’s stellar coaching career.
With appreciation to those reaching out to soothe my consternation, many anti-Duke fans among them. Wait until next year – it’s my only consolation.
Many of the hackers and duffers from all over the globe just tuned in for the very first major.
I don’t know about you, but I find myself completely glued to the television the first weekend in April. Instead of fishing or shoveling the spring snow, I usually lock myself in the basement with a loaf of bread and a two-liter of soda. It’s “a tradition unlike any other.”
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The layout is superb, and the course itself is flawless. Every blade of grass is just perfect, and the bunkers will never need an upgrade funded by the local taxpayers. Yes. The views are splendid, and the golf is just as brilliant. The Masters brings out the very best in the world’s top players. No Tiger? No worries. There will always be a fantastic finish.
MOM. DAD HIT A GOLF BALL INTO PAULA’S GARDEN. On purpose? NO. BUT I THINK HE SHOULD COME INSIDE. HE JUST DID IT AGAIN. MAN. HE SUCKS.
I have never been to Augusta National, and many of my friends say the HD television cameras don’t do her any justice. What? The rolling hills and magnificent Magnolias are pretty sharp on this new 65-inch Panasonic in our addition.
I WANT TO PLAY XBOX, BUT DAD IS WATCHING GOLF. Tell him to come upstairs. I CAN’T. HE LOCKED THE DOOR AND ISN’T RESPONDING TO ANY OF HIS TEXTS.
OK. Here is the scoop. The 2025 Masters will have already been played by the time you are all reading this. My editor needs her stuff by Friday morning. I usually make my deadline and pipe one 285 yards down the fairway. Then there are times I completely whiff and shank
a wedge into the hedges. Last week, I submitted two articles.
That being said, it would be literally impossible to predict the 2025 champion. But I can almost guarantee it will be one of the eighty-seven golfers. We all have our picks, and my lovely bride’s money is on Scottie Scheffler. The 2024 winner’s game is perfect for Augusta, and if he can figure out that putter — checkmate. I can totally picture Scottie in Butler’s Cabin again.
I love Rory McIlroy, too. The long-hitting foreigner has been so close so many times, and he only needs a green jacket to complete the career slam. Rory is focused and is battle-tested.
Then there’s the scrappy Bryson Dechambeau. This freak athlete always finds himself in the mix.
I could probably name another twenty-five or so players who have a legitimate chance of winning. Ready? Corey, Ludvig, Tyrel, Max, Lefty, DJ, Patrick, Hideki, Ross, Mikey, Paul, Adam, Marc, Tony, Jason, Xander, Haotong, Henrik, Zach, Bubba, Brian, Tim, Will, Freddie, Rose, Jason,
Rickie, and Jon might contend for a green jacket.
The Masters really inspires me to start playing, and I know that I am not alone either. There is something very special about this legendary tournament that moves the average golf fan.
Anyone else lock themselves in the basement for an entire weekend? Who went outside to hit a few backyard pitch shots during a commercial break? Do you watch all of the action while stroking a few putts on the living room carpet? It’s completely normal, folks. A tradition unlike any other. Cheers.
Crossword Clues
Across: 1. Dark blacks
7. Construct a wall to confine 13. Most inappropriate
14. A type of board
16. Sacred Hindu syllable
17. Flatterer
19. The Granite State
20. Tears down
22. China’s Chairman
23. Former Houston footballer
25. Periods of time
26. Expressed pleasure
28. World alliance
29. A Brit’s mother
30. Television network
31. Brother or sister
33. Type of spirit 34. __ Ladd, actor
36. A medium oversees it
38. One time province of British India 40. Wrong 41. The highest parts of something 43. Insect 44. Baseball stat
45. A way to use up
47. Where wrestlers compete
48. It helps elect politicians
51. As fast as can be done
53. Genus of legumes
55. Samoa’s capital
56. Monument in Jakarta
58. Former French coin
59. Exploiters
60. College sports official
61. Uninterrupted in time
64. Stephen King story
65. Marked by no sound
67. Weathers
69. Denouncements
70. More beloved
Down:
1. Winged nut 2. It cools a home
3. Kisses (French)
4. Oxford political economist
5. Keyboard key
6. Leaf pores
7. Agrees with publicly
8. Not around
9. Czech city
10. Muscle cell protein
11. Greek letter
12. Movements
13. Ned __, composer
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15. Popular series Game of
18. Exclamation that denotes disgust
21. Helper
24. Gift
26. Up in the air (abbr.)
27. Treat without respect
30. Trims
32. Slang for lovely
35. City of Angels hoopster (abbr.)
37. Guitarists’ tool
38. Island nation
39. Delivered in installments
42. A baglike structure
43. Cooking vessel
46. Gets in front of
47. Wounded by scratching
49. More breathable
50. Medical dressings
52. Indiana hoopster
54. Married Marilyn
55. An ancient Assyrian city
57. Congressmen (abbr.)
59. Approves food
62. Ventura’s first name
63. Between northeast and east
66. Atomic #71
68. Email designation
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.
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2 REGISTERED BLACK LAB Puppies For Sale, $500.00. 570547-6343. 190362
DOBERMAN PINSCHER
PUPPIES Ready For New Home April 24th. AKC Registered. Call For Price 570-547-2994. 190214
WELSH CORGI PUPS. Tri-Colors $375.00. Blue Merles $450.00. Had First Shots And Wormer. ACA Registered. 570-725-3336. 190513
9 WEEK OLD Yorkie Mix Male, $250.00. 570-725-3119. 190517
DOGS
HUSKIES FOR SALE. 1 Black & White 7 Year Old Female, $75.00. 1 Brown & White 3 Year Old Female, $150.00. 1 Chocolate 3 Year Old 9 LB Poodle Female, $200.00. 570-725-2081 Extn: 2 . 190371
LIVESTOCK
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309. 190364
2 MONTH OLD LAMBS. Some White, Some Black And White. East Friesian’s, $250.00. 570-7253336. 190514
REPORTS
JERSEY SHORE LIVESTOCK MARKET LLC & FLEA MARKET: The following items were sold on April 10, 2025, Beef Calves: $9.25 to $15.75 per pound; Beef X Calves: $8.60 to $13.00 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.50 to $10.00 per pound; Fats: $1.60 to $2.04 per pound; Cows: $0.50 to $1.48 per pound; Bulls: $1.38 to $1.70 per pound; Feeders: $1.40 to $3.15
per pound; Sheep: $0.80 to $1.30 per pound; Goats: $25 to $430 per head; Lambs: $2.60 to $3.40 per pound. Hogs: $0.70 to $0.80 per pound; Feeder Pigs: $80 per head. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740. 190538
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
VINTAGE VIBES & MODERN FINDS. Multi-Family Yard Sale 1218 Cedar Street, Montoursville. Fri. 4/25 & Sat. 4/26, 8a-2p. Sat. 12-2 Everything Free. Trunks, Record Players, Shoes, Scrubs, Clothes, Autographed Sports Stuff, Furniture, Folding Tables, Etc. 190512
BIG SALE-Housewares, Clothing, Decor And More. Fri. 4/18 & Sat. 4/19, 8-3pm At Quiggleville Community Hall 1911 State Route 973 West. 190506
and Friday, April 18th 8:30am-2pm,
Production Assistant
The Production Assistant reports to the Production Control Manager and is responsible for assisting management to coordinate production workfl ow, utilizing scheduling and inventory management software. This position serves as a liaison between management, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving to help meet project requirements.
• Review Job requirements, verify materials and stock, requisition items for Production, addressing any questions or concerns with Sales and Management
• Review proposed production schedule for inconsistencies
• Job Tracking – monitor the production schedule daily
• Complete and close jobs / job folders
• Additional functions:
• Fill out Job ID tags and add job comments in ERP system
• Ensure all operations are complete for sub-assemblies
• Update job tags & ERP system as needed, coordinating with shipping dept
• Assist the Accounting department with annual physical inventory and maintain accurate stock counts in ERP system
• Assist Technical Sales with maintaining pail and subcomponent inventory
• Assist Manufacturing Operations Managers with reviewing production schedules and customers’ delivery dates
• Attend daily Tier 2 meetings in Production Control Manager’s absence
Skills and Qualifi cations
• Strong work ethic, excellent organizational & communication / teamwork skills
• Able to prioritize, work independently, change direction and multi-task regularly
• Competence with computer software including Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of JobBoss or another MRP/ERP systems a plus
• Experience in material and resource planning in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and lift 25 pounds.
PMF is an employee-owned company (ESOP) offering a clean and safe environment, excellent benefi ts, and competitive wages. We are a growing company that provides wellness programs, opportunities for continuous learning, teamwork, and a culture of employee input and participation.
We care about our customers, employees, and the community. PMF is a
environment. Equal Opportunity Employer, including
PERFECT-2-PERFECT is hav-
ing an estate sale in Keyser Estates
NEXT WEEK, April 23-26. Huge collection of music memorabilia, books, Guitars, Keyboard, T-Shirts, Albums, CD’s, and much more. Also, Numismatic Coin Collection, Dora items, lots of HH Goods and Furniture. 3 Floors loaded! See onlinetradingassistant.com for more info and photos. 190382
HUGE ESTATE SALE April 17th & 18th, 9-4pm. 716 Arch Street, Williamsport. Different Items Put Out. Plumbing, Electrical, Lots Of Tools, Vintage Door Hardware, Screws, Bolts, Nails, ACs, Furniture, Quilts, Rockers, Shelves, Beds, Appliances, Dressers, Canning & Vintage Jars, Vintage Bike, Grill, Tiffany Lamps, TVs, Antiques, Sheets, Blankets, Vintage Christmas, Picnic Table, Swing, Bench, Vintage & Outside Chairs, Table Sets. Making Deals!
So Much More! House Full! Friday After 11, Most 1/2 Off. Do Not Miss! 570-772-3012. 190529
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. 188728
BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Traditional - Liturgical Worship 9:00a Sunday School 10:30a Bible Studies:
2nd and 4th Wed at 12p
2nd and 4th Thur at 6p 369 Broad St., Montoursville 570-368-8933
BethanyLutheran.faith 189328
DUBOISTOWN CHURCH
133 Summer Street.
Good Friday 5:30pm. Easter Sunday 10am. 717-813-3992. Chocolate Easter Eggs For Sale 570-322-5398. 190175
GENERAL MERCH.
40 FOOT WERNER Extension
Ladder, $225.00. 570-772-9696 Or 570-772-7925. 190387
TALES OF SCALES $20.99. Book of 10 short stories about dragons https://www.fenrispublishing. com/product.php?id=1120 . 190380
BURNER BARRELS, Muncy Area $10.00. Call 570-546-6046. 189810
3 PT. BUSH HOG, 5 Foot, $800.00. 570-433-4289. 190523
DISCOUNT BUILDING MATERIAL: Lumber, Plywood, Composit Decking, Flooring, Metal Roofing & Siding, Construction Lag Screws, etc. Ephrata, Pa. Email: sales@717445522.com 717445-5222. M11
CONSUMER CELLULARsame reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No longterm contract, no hidden fees free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/ mo. Call 1-877-305-1535. C11
COMPUTERS 50+ SALE THIS SUNDAY PAPPYSCOMPUTERS.COM 190183
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES with Briggs & Stratton® PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value.) Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581. M11
anticipates the following position beginning the 2025-2026 School Year:
Notice is hereby given, that the Board of School Directors of Loyalsock Township School District is seeking a resident to ll a vacancy (term ending December 2025) on the Loyalsock Township School District Board of School Directors. Interested applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the District for at least one year.
Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Cheri King, Assistant Board Secretary, at 1605 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701, or email cking@loyalsocklancers.org. Candidate information will be accepted through April 25, 2025.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior and military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-9961526. M11
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. M11
SAFE STEP. North America ’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11
CNC Machinist
PMF Industries Inc, is looking for talented self-starters that can produce CNC machined parts, setting up and operating, while maintaining quality. PMF products are produced for the following industries: Aerospace, Military, Land-based generation, Filtration, Food, Medical and Pharmaceutical. We are a 3-shift operation and candidates should be willing to work any shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan machining by using operational instructions, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, stops, indicating vices.
• Verifi es settings by measuring feature sizes and positions on all parts, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and a 5S system.
• Produce production parts, maintaining production efficiencies.
• Document activities; communicate and maintain continuity among work shifts.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
Skills and Qualifications
• H/S diploma/GED, 2-5 years Machining experience
• Blueprint reading
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Practical skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, attention to detail
• Must pass PMF’s pre-employment screenings, including: Functional Capacity Exam, background check, drug test and nicotine test.
Physical Requirements
Shop duty: able to stand and walk, lift up to 50 pounds.
PMF is an employee-owned company (ESOP) offering a clean and safe environment, excellent benefi ts, and competitive wages. We are a growing company that provides wellness programs, opportunities for continuous learning, teamwork, and a culture of employee input and participation.
We care about our customers, employees, and the community. PMF is a nicotine-free environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176. C11
BATH & SHOWER UP-
DATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professioanl installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877543-9189. C11
FARM FEED
CATTLE HAY 4X4 WRAPPED
BALEAGE, 2024 first cut. Mixed grass with Clover, $35 a bale. Located near Montoursville. Will load and offer local delivery for extra. Call Cody, 5709712943.
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD. RED AND WHITE OAK. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-220-5227. 190357 SEASONED OAK & MAPLE
$200.00 A Cord. 570-279-1679 or 570-971-7447. Cash Only. 190535
HEALTHCARE
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DENTAL INSURANCE -Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258. C11
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391. M11
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Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-3175246. M11
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus. com/macnet #6258. M11
MOBILEH ELP, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936. C11
DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY!
Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833-3993595. C11
ALZHEIMER’S SPECIALIST Will Provide Respite And Comfort Care. 272-230-0405. 190379
CDL Driver Wanted
Local family and veteran owned company looking for a full-time cdl driver to deliver home Heating oil. Class B cdl or higher with clean driving record required. We are willing to train a cdl driver in tanker and hazmat. Must be able to obtain a dot physical card and pass a dot drug screen. Competitive pay and bene ts. Come work for a small company where you are treated like one of the family. Send your resume or stop by in person and ll out an application at,
SEEKING
BAND MEMBER
ESTABLISHED BAND Look-
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH MUSIC. This position will serve as the church accompanist and coordinate music ministry within the church. Part-time position. Send letter of interest and resume to South Williamsport United Methodist Church, 409 Main St, So Wmpt PA 17702. 189970
port is seeking a part-time cook for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. If interested, please inquire within or call (570) 327-0255. 190347 DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. This position will coordinate existing children’s ministries of the Church and develop future opportunities. Part-time position. Send letter of interest and resume to South Williamsport United Methodist Church 409 Main St, So Wmpt 17702. 189969
ing For A Full-Time Drummer For Rock Music. Must Be Reliable. For Info Call Ray 570-447-3584. 190350
SERVICE NEEDED
WANTED: SOMEONE TO Dismantle And Haul Away A 14 x 70 Mobile Home With 3 Carports, 2 Decks And A Screened-In Porch. There Is A Substantial Amount Of Salvageable Material. 570-5462686 Leave Message. 190384 BUSINESS SERVICES
INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 190204
RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 189043
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer -- up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807. M11
HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 855-401-1151. C11
ELIMINATE GUTTER
CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626. M11
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-8262535. M11
G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large.
570-220-5512
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-888-872-2809. C11
AGING ROOF? New Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091. C11
School Bus Drivers
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL
can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, we’re waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/24 Call 1-844-501-3208. C11
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo. com/ads .C11
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CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. C11
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Growing Organization
Exciting Opportunities
PMF Industries, a Williamsport contract job shop
of stainless steel and other formable alloys used in aerospace, pharmaceutical, food processing, micro-electronics and defense markets, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the following position:
Accounting Assistant
Key responsibilities:
• Enter and maintain customer purchase orders
• Process daily shipments and maintain shipping schedule
• Code and enter accounts payable invoices
• Monthly costing of discrepant parts
• Assist with year-end inventory physical count
• Costing completed production jobs
• Costing year-end inventory
• Responsible for ordering office supplies as needed
• Backup assistant to purchasing department
• Help other personnel with tasks or projects as needed
Key competencies:
• Detail accuracy
• Math aptitude
• Computer Technology problem-solving
Associate degree preferred
WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11
HEALTHCARE LAWN CARE
SCOTT’S LAWN CARE OUR 26TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 570-419-6326. 189998
RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Mulching, Mowing, Trimming, Retaining Walls, Spring Cleanup. PA064570. 570-772-1588 . 190191
DAVID’S LAWN CARE RESIDENTIAL WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD NEW CUSTOMERS FULLY INSURED MULCHING-MOWING-HEDGE TRIMMING-WEED WHACKING FREE ESTIMATES IF NO ANSWER LEAVE A VOICEMAIL I RETURN CALLS 570-323-4014. 189953
D & M LAWNCARE LLC. We Are Looking To Add Residential And Commercial Customers For Mowing. Insured and Affordable. Please Give Us A Call Today For A Free Estimate. 570-337-1606. 190359 LAWN MOWING WILLIAMSPORT AREA 570-322-3256. 190537
WESLEY FINANCIAL
School Bus Drivers
GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971. C11
HEALTHCARE CLEANING
NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796.
QUILTING
LONGARM MACHINE
QUILTING Service In Muncy Area. Edge To Edge, Semi-Custom To Full- Custom Work. Short Turnaround Time. Call Dee At 570-2209875. 190210
FINANCIAL
INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-272-0492. M11
INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844955-4930. C11
TV / INTERNET
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET
- Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/
• Organized
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Interpersonal skills & teamwork
PMF is an employee-owned company offering a clean and safe environment, excellent benefi ts, and competitive wages. We are a growing company that provides wellness programs, opportunities for continuous learning, teamwork, and a culture of employee input and participation. We care about our customers, employees, and the community. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi rmative Action Employer
● Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilding
● Custom Machined Cylinder Rods & Parts
REAL ESTATE
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833. C11
rooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-9163309. 190366
APARTMENTS
2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/ Month. 570-916-3309. 190365
WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 189999
COMMERCIAL UNIT
7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bath-
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Muncy. All Utilities Included Except Electric, $800.00 A Month. Ask For Brandon At 570-505-9766. 190349
BROAD ST. SCHOOL APTS
Jersey Shore Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Apartment $975 / Month. 62 yrs. of age and older facility. All utilities included! Central Air, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Microwave, DW, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, On-site Laundry available. En-
tire Building Elevator Accessible. 24-HR Emergency Maintenance. 24-HR Secured Building. $99 Security Deposit. NO PETS. Questions? Tour? Call Andy @ 570-601-6818. 190530
STORAGE UNITS
CLEAN, SAFE Self Storage SouthWilliamsportSelfStorage.com or call 272-230-8765 190534 10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570337-4994. 190000
VEHICLES
CARS
1993 CHRYSLER LEBARON CONVERTIBLE. Rust Free. Good For Car Shows. 84,000 Miles, $4,900. Call 570-546-5407. 190520
VINTAGE CAR 1965 FORD MUSTANG
COUPE. Totally Restored, Automatic, 6 Cyl., Red With Black Vinyl Top. $1,600.00 FIRM. Call Mr. Smith At 570-971-4400. 190533
MOTORCYCLES
2015
IH 686 TRACTOR $8,500.00 Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC Turbotville. 814720-8845. 190367 KUBOTA BX2660 With Loader, 60” Mowing Deck And Power Angle Snow Plow. Has 900 Hours. $13,500. Call 570-546-5407. 190518 PARTS
R-190. Perfect for camp/river lot. Gas/electric. Lots of extras. $5,000 OBO. 570-769-5059. 190386
is looking for a motivated Technical Sales Representative to join our team! We make essential metal components for industries like the Department of Defense, Aerospace, land-based generation, emerging technology in Hydrogen storage, food, and medical markets!
Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact between PMF and both existing and prospective customers
• Promote PMF’s capabilities to secure sales and expand our customer base
• Lead marketing initiatives, including trade shows, LinkedIn outreach, website management, and other marketing strategies
Key Requirements:
• Blueprint reading and interpreting geometric tolerances and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn SolidWorks and Job Boss ERP system
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process and ability to work collaboratively with the team
Preferred Qualifications:
• A post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business/Finance, or a related fi eld
• Manufacturing experience is a plus! Why PMF?
• PMF is an employee-owned company (ESOP), meaning you’re a part of our success!
• Enjoy a clean, safe environment, excellent benefits, and competitive wages
• We offer wellness programs, opportunities for continuous learning, teamwork, and a culture of employee input and participation
• A nicotine-free environment
Join a growing company where your contributions matter, and your career can thrive! If you’re passionate about sales and manufacturing, PMF may be the perfect fi t for you. Apply today!
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi rmative Action Employer
1982 V8 302, 81,664 Miles, Auto Trans, 4 Wheel Drive. $1,500.00. Call 272-202-0385. 190173 VEHICLES WANTED GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the BlindToday at 1-844-320-2804 today! M11
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! M11
DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans.
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