With President’s Day approaching, I have heard from many of you waiting for my column and thoughts about President Trump’s first month in the White House. The most interesting thing is as I engage people in conversation, I either know or they inform me what political party they are registered with. I think the mainstream media underestimates how many Democrats agree with Trump’s early days in the Oval Office and no way wanted Kamala Harris or another round of Joe Biden. A few Democrats have let me know that they despise President Trump. I think we all understand some will always feel this way, including some elected Republicans who will never have anything but a bitter taste for Trump. President Donald J. Trump is the most polarizing figure I’ve seen in my lifetime. Whatever he does draws the attention of the American voters and much of the world. I am still amazed at how the truth of what he actually says and how he applies it is twisted by so many. As I move forward to talk about the Superbowl and Valentine’s Day, I think it is safe to say the words love-hate relationship is where many stand on the
president. As in, some will always love him, and some will always hate him. There is just too much going on and too much good happening for me to dive into this anymore this week.
Tip of my Philadelphia Eagles cap to Editor Steph for last week’s column. Please remember, as I’m penning this, it’s Friday morning before the big game. I have to get Steph to figure out how to make my column magically appear after the paper is printed. So much happens during the weekends when my words are already written.
I cannot tell you how much fun I had talking with so many and getting their Super Bowl predictions. It was a great way to catch up with people and take a break from all that’s been going on in the world. The Super Bowl is always better when a team from Pennsylvania is playing. Pennsylvanians are very proud of our state’s pigskin heritage and want the world to see it.
As I drove to work before penning this, I got excited when the traffic light turned green just anticipating watching the game with my family on Sunday. Remember, I’m a Steelers fan first and an Eagles fan second, but I’m a lover of
everything sports from the Keystone State. I can’t wait to see who predicted the right winner and final score. The winner may only get bragging rights, but I already know they’re a better prognosticator than Punxsutawney Phil.
I can’t believe a couple of folks were actually upset that I would take Pennsylvania’s groundhog and put in an Ohio State reference to him. That gets back to that love word I’ve been mentioning. It can be used in many ways for a lot of different things, but some take it to heart, especially those who bleed Blue and White.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Please always remember love makes the world go round, not hate. And it’s up to all of us, no matter what our views are or who our favorite team is, to share goodness, not evil. That doesn’t mean you have to agree with something you don’t like; it just means you show the person compassion and respect as a fellow human being.
If you are a spiritual person, you understand the Bible is very clear about this. If you are not, I recommend you talk with a pastor, rabbi, priest, or religious leader you trust. I hope this sparks some interest in someone who hasn’t put a lot of thought into this or maybe has fallen away from their faith.
I’ll finish this week’s column up with some Valentine’s Day thoughts. Please take the time to reach out in some way to all those that mean so much in your life. The words, I love you, I’m thinking about you, Happy Valentine’s Day, will mean more to someone than you can ever imagine. We never truly know the challenges a person may be facing; a Valentine’s wish might make their day. We should know our spouse, children, and those closest to us, but life is complicated. Think about how much better the world could be if we share a Valentine’s wish every day.
For you husbands out there, don’t think that gets you off the hook for a nice card, candy, some flowers, and a meal out. Please don’t use me as your excuse.
This is a good place to remind you whether it’s Valentine’s Day candy or the upcoming Easter treats; please keep it away from your four-legged family members. They seem to have a nose for them. Don’t allow that nice heart filled with candy you left on the kitchen table, along with the perfect card, to end up in your yellow lab’s belly.
There are plenty of great ideas and places to take your Valentine out to in the pages ahead. I’m not sure if any also welcome your four-legged family members for dinner.
Let’s all enjoy Valentine’s Day and make somebody smile.
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The Best* Valentine’s Day Dating Advice Ever
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air! Or maybe that’s just the smell of desperation mixed with discount chocolate and regret. Either way, if you’re looking for a date this February 14th, I have compiled the absolute best* advice to ensure your Valentine’s Day is as romantic and memorable as possible*. Proceed with caution — because this advice is so good*, you’ll have the whole roster on your doorstep!
1. Make a Grand Gesture (For a First Date) There’s no better way to say “I’m perfectly sane” than showing up to your first date with a boombox perched precariously over your head, belting out an epic 80s power ballad outside their home. Extra flair points if you’ve only exchanged a handful of texts before this! There’s nothing quite like launching a romantic evening by pushing the limits of good taste and possibly the local noise ordinance.
2. Show Up Unannounced
Surprises are romantic, right? Nothing makes someone fall head over heels like answering the door in sweatpants to find you standing there with a heart-shaped pizza and a dozen gas station roses. If you really want to make an impression, go to their workplace and declare your love via interpretive dance.
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3. Overshare Immediately
Honesty is key in any budding relationship, so why save the juicy bits? Within mere moments of meeting, dive into your most intimate secrets.
Unveil your childhood fears, elaborate on your exes’ restraining orders, and casually mention that you’ve already chosen potential names for your future children. After all, people are often drawn to such boldness!
4. Compare Them to Your Ex
A surefire way to win someone’s heart? Let them know how they measure up against your past relationships. “Wow, you actually showed up on time! My ex was always late.”
Nothing says romance like an emotional baggage claim.
5. Go All Out… on a Coupon Date
There’s nothing more attractive than financial responsibility, so make sure your date knows you’re frugal. Order the cheapest thing on the menu, present a two-for-one Groupon, and tip in pocket lint. If they can’t appreciate a budget-conscious partner, are they even worth your love?
6. Play Hard to Get… Like, REALLY Hard
Love is a game, so play it like an unsolvable escape room. Take days to respond to
texts, pretend not to remember their name, and when they finally ask you out, say, “I don’t know… maybe in six to eight business months?” People love a good mystery.
7. Insist on a Double Date… With Your Parents
Want to showcase your strong family ties?
Bring your parents along for the date! Extra kudos if they decide to conduct a deep-dive interrogation regarding your date’s income, future aspirations, and readiness for grandkids. Nothing says “I’m serious” like a family evaluation!
8. Propose Immediately
Why wait around? After an hour of acquaintance, why not go big or go home?
Present the question with a vending machine ring and a heartfelt monologue about your undeniable connection. Nothing screams romance louder than a hasty commitment on the very first date!
So there you have it — the most incredible strategies* for navigating the chaotic waters of Valentine’s Day dating.
*But please, for the love of all things holy, do not follow this advice. Seriously, just don’t. This insight offers no guarantees, and Webb Weekly, along with its affiliates, highly advises you to disregard every single piece of counsel offered in this article. Webb Weekly cannot be held accountable for any physical altercations or legal troubles that might arise from taking this advice. However, should any of these ridiculous suggestions unexpectedly work out, I’d kindly expect an invitation to the wedding!
Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!
Steph Nordstrom
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V-Day Gifts for Men
Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts for men can be difficult. You want to get something thoughtful that they like or can, better yet, use, not just some cheesy, heart-shaped throwaway. Plus, if you’re anything like me, you want your gift-giving level to be recognized and for him to reciprocate at that same level.
Here’s a rundown of gift ideas for him that aim straight for the heart this Valentine’s Day.
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First up, does your main squeeze enjoy cooking? Why not gift him a quality kitchen knife or knife set? Regardless of his chopping skills, any man who cooks could probably use a nice, new knife. For something really fancy, check out Kyoku’s Shogun Series knives, like the 8” Gyuto Chef Knife in Damascus steel. Or a set of their steak knives.
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If your guy is more of a hunter than a cook, check out the classic hunting knives available from Buck Knives. Be sure to handle and wrap with extreme care, preferably keeping them in any casing they come in.
Traditionally, gifting knives have the symbolic meaning of demonstrating appreciation for the recipient. Write that
down on the accompanying card.
On the flip side of knives but still recognizing his abilities as an at-home chef, consider gifting an indoor herb garden kit. The AeroGardent’s Harvest Elite Herb Garden can grow an abundance of greens in a compact device that includes a full-spectrum grow light for more immediate results. He’ll then have fresh herbs at the ready.
Or, if he’s more of a green thumb than an accomplished cook, check out Amazing Creation Vertical Garden Planter from Amazon. This plastic plant pot can display three plants per layer with five layers of height, creating an indoor garden to keep him busy well into spring. If your fellow is new to the green scene but looking to take up a hobby this season while also expressing a life-long love, then check out Etsy’s array of basketball plant stands. Seller PlntrsCLub features a variety of sizes and basketball brands, from Wilson basketballs to those with a Nike “swoosh.” Basketball lovers will appreciate this novelty planter, which can hold houseplants, cacti, or fake plants to
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add a fun sense of charm to their space. If plants are a no-go, you can still gi a piece of décor that acknowledges your guy’s love of sport. e Jetec Store on Amazon has basketball, football, baseball, and soccer plush pillows; get all four to gi as a cozy addition to his man cave.
Speaking of man caves, if your guy is a gamer, this Valentine’s Day, upgrade his “rig” with Cycon Couch Gaming Lapboard and Cozoo Gaming Headset from Amazon.
Or, if he’s just looking to Net ix and chill, gi him some comfort with a pair of Wabi Slippers for Men. Go for the standard gray or one of the bright patterned pairs with a removable insole and a rubber outsole for a warm and fuzzy house shoe. Make it a combo gi with one of Carhartt’s Loose Fit Heavyweight Sweatshirts to further upgrade his loungewear for something he can sport at home but also look decent enough to leave the house for an evening snack run. Snacks, speci cally chocolates, are a big part of Valentine’s Day. While traditional sweets can work as a go-to in a pinch, why not gi something less than expected to treat your fellow this V-Day?
Amazon has assorted Japanese Junk Food Snack Packs from the brand Dagashi, which are sure to add some new
avors to his snacking time. Turn it up a notch further and pair with Ghia’s Non-Alcoholic Variety Sparkling Aperitif 4-pack, also available from Amazon. With snacks and zzy drinks at the ready, you’re all set for a snuggly athome movie night.
For the family man in your life, you may want to consider a gi for him and your little ones this V-Day. An activity of sorts they can all get into while giving yourself some peace. I’m talking Legos and puzzles. True, you may be setting yourself up for failure with scattered blocks and cardboard cutouts gone astray but try to stay optimistic and consider all the fun that can be had as a family. Lego has so many varieties of themes and characters, from “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter” to 3-D moving part animals sets. e same variety goes for puzzles. I’m really keen on the o erings at Galison. You can browse by piece count, theme, and artist. Looking at you, Andy Warhol Soup Cans 300 Piece Lenticular Jigsaw! Hopefully, one or two of these options will spark some gi -giving ideas for the main man in your life, whether it be a boyfriend, husband, dad, or a little buddy. And with the great gi you’ll get them for V-Day, here’s hoping for the same consideration returned to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Fred J. Lewis, 74, of Montoursville
Frances L. Marshall, 94, of Williamsport
Margaret V. Fox, 85, of Montoursville
Faye M. Benedict, 97, of Montoursville
D. William “Bill” Claudfelter, 85, of Trout Run
Jean E. Gelbaugh, 80, of Montoursville
Mona J. Condo, 89, of Lock Haven
Linda Jean Heitsenrether “Petey,” 74, of Williamsport
Ann M. Miller, 80, of Montgomery
Deanna J. Rall, 87, of Lock Haven
Mary Grieco, 99, of Williamsport
Edgard “Eddie” Andreassen, 87
Frederick Elwood Stahl, 89, of Williamsport
Gerald L. “Jerry” Ulmer, 74, of Turbotville
James “Jim” Donald Lewis, 75, of Williamsport
Rich Hewitt, 74, of Muncy Valley
Donna G. Cerrone, 64, of Allenwood
Ronald N. Baker, 71, of Montoursville
Thomas W. Fogelman, Jr., of Watsontown
Wayne Charles Lucas, 78, of Montoursville
Gena M. Wilson, 36, of Flemington
Nora Walizer Mayes, 96 of Mill Hall
Helen L. (Slaterbeck) Bixel, 92, of Jersey Shore
Jayneen Ann (Frank) Winder, 74, of Montgomer
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Gazette and Bulletin February 13, 1909
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
he public schools of Williamsport very appropriately and very actively observed the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, on Friday, and it was a day which will live long in the memory of those who participated. Patriotism was displayed everywhere and by everyone in the fullest measure possible.
ans of the G.A.R., and the scene was an inspiring one, the patriotic songs being rendered by the children being especially effective. The stage was beautifully decorated with the Stars and Stripes and a fine portrait of Lincoln being seen in the center. There was an elegant souvenir program that many took home and will no doubt try to preserve.
The main celebration took place in Association Hall and was crowded with grammar school pupils, members of the Grand Army of the Republic, school directors, and teachers. The pupils assembled at the different school buildings and marched as a body to Association Hall. On the stage sat the grizzled veter-
Charles Lose, superintendent of schools, presided over the event. It included the singing of a patriotic hymn and an invocation by Joseph McMinn, chaplain of the Reno Post of the G.A.R. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was recited by Carl Schaefer. At the high school there was an interesting Lincoln commemoration in the morning and in the afternoon a commemoration of the centenary of the birth of Charles Darwin.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Williamsport Connection
By Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
February 12th is the birthday of one of our greatest Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, who brought us through the fiery trial of the Civil War and served as an inspirational figure for generations to come. Still, most people do not realize that this beloved political icon has a significant tie to Williamsport and Lycoming County, and with that same connection, Williamsport is also linked to legendary pioneer woodsman Daniel Boone.
William Winters was a land speculator and landowner from the area near Reading in Berks County. At 19, he married Ann Boone, sister of Daniel Boone, the legendary frontiersman and pioneer.
Their union produced 11 children; among these children was Hannah Winters, their oldest daughter. She moved to Rockingham County, Virginia, where she met and married Abraham Lincoln, the namesake, who
would become President Abraham Lincoln’s grandfather. Lincoln owned a farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and supposedly visited his father-in-law, William Winters, at what is now Williamsport in about 1780.
Lincoln had moved to Kentucky and, according to John Linn’s “History of Centre County,” passed through the Bellefonte area on his way back to Kentucky, accompanied by his brother-in-law, John Winters, after having left from William Winters’ farm here in the Williamsport area.
Hannah and Abraham Lincoln’s son, Thomas, was born and later married Nancy Hanks, and they were to become the parents of the future President of the United States, who would bear his grandfather’s name.
Lincoln’s great-grandfather, William Winters, played a role in the events leading to the founding of Williamsport.
According to a 1986 “Grit” article, citing John Meginness’ monumental “History of Lycoming County,” Win-
ters, in 1778, purchased a tract of land belonging to Amariah Sutton that was located in the area that is now in the western part of the city of Williamsport, just east of Lycoming Creek.
In 1791, Winters bought another 287 acres, known as the “Virginia Tract,” from his brother-in-law, Hawkins Boone, brother of the famous Daniel Boone. This is the same tract of land on which the city of Williamsport would be laid out when it was designated the county seat of Lycoming County in 1796.
Shortly before Winters’ death in 1794, he sold this tract of land to Michael Ross, the founder of Williamsport, Some of the first court sessions of the new Lycoming County were held at Winters’ former farmhouse in the area, near what is today the intersection of Rose and West Fourth streets. These sessions were held in 1796 and 1797 in the house occupied by Winters’ second wife, Eleanor Campbell Winters. His first wife, Hannah, died in 1771. It is unknown where Hannah is buried.
Winters died in 1794 and is buried locally. At first, he was buried in the small graveyard in the area of West
Fourth and Cemetery streets, where the former Calvary United Methodist Church now sits. He was later disinterred and re-interred at the Wildwood Cemetery.
Another Williamsport connection to Abraham Lincoln, the “Great Emancipator,” is James Pollock, who served as a former judge of the court of common pleas for Lycoming County, which was then part of the Eighth Judicial District. He also was elected as Governor of Pennsylvania in 1854.
Pollock was born in Milton and later served with Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two became good friends, having resided at the same Washington boardinghouse. Later, after Lincoln became president, he named Pollock the director of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. At Pollock’s behest, all U.S. coins and currency were inscribed with the words “In God We Trust.”
So, as you can see, Williamsport has quite a connection to our beloved 16th President, and his birth is a period of celebration but also one of reflection in which we pause to remember and consider his significant place in the history of this republic.
Hot-Diggity “Dog Man”: DreamWorks Fetches a Tail-Wagger
t age 64, I remain convinced that deep in the soul of every middle-aged man, there’s a 12-year-old boy who never grew up.
That’s why grandpas still crack gas-gags with their grandsons. And it’s also why Dav Pilkey’s riotous “Captain Underpants” books were a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. (After all, that series features a villain named Hairy Potty — and a dreadful “attack of the talking toilets”!)
fourth-graders whose artistic prowess is just a step or two above stick figures. These manic tales are bursting with action, color, lunatic invention and uproarious mayhem.
Having enjoyed “Captain Underpants” with my own kids years ago, I was pleased to discover that in the recent “Dog Man,” Pilkey has gotten more heartfelt and touchy-feely — without abandoning his comic irreverence.
Since my own inner “tween” is especially precocious, I laughed my head off at Dog Man — the animated DreamWorks hit based on Pilkey’s popular follow-up to the “Underpants” series.
B oth the “Captain” and the “Dog” — along with yet another burgeoning Pilkey franchise called “Cat Kid” — are goofy graphic novels supposedly concocted by two deranged
At a fast and flamboyant 89 minutes, Dog Man captures both the sky-high hilarity and the down-toearth sentiment in a film that’s sure to score with both kids and parents. Though the jokes are admittedly silly and sophomoric, I haven’t laughed that hard in years.
The titular character has been cobbled together through some unlikely surgery: A pair of dog-and-cop partners — having failed to defuse
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a bomb set up by “the world’s most evilest cat” — were cobbled together with a canine head and a human body.
In this first film foray, the resulting policeman — who cannot talk but is great at sniffing out crime, ha ha — spend most of their time trying to keep Petey the Cat in jail. For the rest of the story, writer-director Peter Hastings has wisely jettisoned the slap-dash plotting in Pilkey’s first volume, reaching ahead to a later installment for a genuinely touching father-son dynamic with Petey and an adopted kitty (plus an absentee parent who seems to have left Petey scarred for life). All this is handled with just the right light touch — so we can tell, among other things, that Petey’s “kill-all-do-gooders” motto is going to backfire spectacularly.
Swirling around this plotline is a cyclone of outlandish grade-school comedy involving buildings that come to life and start fighting; an 818 phone number that politely informs you, “Life’s not fair”; a vacuum
cleaner sucking up the ocean; a shop whose sign indicates that its two public states are “open” and “go away”; another store called “Explosives and Things” — which is, of course, having a “Blowout Sale”; edifices with names like “The Major Hospital in Town”; a dead titanium fish that gets resurrected with “living spray”; and a robot with the irresistible monicker “80 HD.”
The business with the dollar bill kept me chuckling for hours; and the closing credits feature a bit of Pilkey’s famed “Flip-o-Rama,” by which he brings a modicum of real animation to his hardcover books.
All this should provide some idea of whether or not Dog Man is your cup of kibble. In any case, I herewith offer one final encomium, which I overheard from a boy heading out of the theater with his mom: “I can’t wait to see that again at home.”
Either he loved the movie as much as my friend and I — or maybe he just missed a bunch of jokes because the two of us kept laughing so loud.
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UPMC Cardiologist: Importance of Heart Health at Every Age
Renee Muchnik, M.D. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Throughout your life, it’s probably been true that your heart has never stopped. It works tirelessly to pump blood throughout your body day and night. This organ is vital to your life, and it is important to keep it healthy by reducing your risks for developing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so no matter your age, there are steps to take to care for your heart. 20s and 30s
est.
Prioritize whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limiting processed foods, added sugars, and salt improves overall heart health.
You hear it all the time, but quitting smoking and vaping is essential. These habits damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease along with many other health problems. Resources are available to help you quit.
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This is the time to build a strong foundation for your heart’s future. Establishing healthy habits now sets you up to prevent future problems.
Staying active for at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise each week strengthens your heart. Activities like walking at a brisk pace, cycling, or dancing for just a half-hour five days a week will do. Make it fun by starting your exercise as a new hobby and joining a group to possibly meet new friends who share your new inter-
Understanding your family history of chronic health problems can guide early screening and prevention. While these conversations may feel personal or awkward, they could be lifesaving. 40s and 50s
As responsibilities grow with age, health concerns might take a back seat to other life issues. However, regular monitoring and proactive management are key.
Knowing your numbers, like your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and body weight, is vital to heart health. Establishing a baseline and
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monitoring these issues with regular visits with your primary care doctor helps to catch issues early.
Stress can negatively impact your heart. Mindfulness, regular exercise, and making time for your hobbies ultimately equates to prioritizing your health. If it’s difficult to stay active, try your hobbies out during breaks or opt for family gatherings to spend time with loved ones while doing something together.
Excessive drinking can raise blood
pressure. Stick to the recommended limits: one drink per day for women and two for men, as different bodies metabolize alcohol differently. 60s and Beyond
Stay vigilant in maintaining the healthy habits you’ve worked to create throughout your life. Age is a significant risk factor for heart disease, but healthy choices make a difference.
Pay attention to any warning signs that something is wrong. If you experience fatigue, chest pain, or short-
ness of breath, it’s important to speak with your primary care doctor. Telling them what’s bothering you, no matter how little it may seem, could uncover something more serious going on. That’s why it is also important to keep up with regular screenings.
Staying social can help decrease the risk for heart disease. Staying connected with family and friends or participating in community activities are great ways to defeat isolation.
Increasing your fiber intake at this stage with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and limiting sodium and saturated fats is also a great way to
continue your heart-healthy diet. At every age and stage of life, your heart deserves attention and care. Small habits contribute to a healthy heart and lifestyle to keep you going for years to come.
Renee Muchnik, M.D., is a cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, and sees patients at 740 High St., Williamsport, and 10 Shady Ln., Muncy. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Muchnik at either location, call 570321-2800. For more information about UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute services in North Central Pennsylvania, go to UPMC.com/HeartNCPA.
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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.
EVENTS
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.
When: February 11th, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
PA Fish & Boat Commission to be Featured at Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter Meeting
What: The public is invited to a meeting of the Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter featuring PA Fish & Boat Commission representatives. In attendance will be Waterways Conservation Officers representing Clinton and Lycoming counties. Also in attendance will be PA Fish & Boat Commissioner Eric Hussar, who represents the 5th District of PA, which includes Tioga, Lycoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. Topics of discussion will include news and updates
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regarding fishing regulations, approved trout waters, special regulation fishing areas, stream access and fish stocking. Other news and updates at the State and District level will be offered, along with opportunity to ask questions.
When: Wednesday, February 12th, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, 807 W. 4th St. Williamsport.Parking and entrance to the Church is at the rear of the building with access off Campbell Street.
Starting Seeds Indoors
What: Starting your own seeds before the growing season is a must for variety on a budget. Learn to address the challenges of starting seeds indoors. (free)
When: Saturday, February 15th, from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
What: Pruning that is well executed results in a variety of benefits. When poorly performed, pruning can harm a tree’s health, stability and appearance. (free)
When: Saturday, February 22nd, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.
When: February 22nd, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
CHURCH EVENTS
Community Dinner
What: Free community dinner.
When: Thursday, February 13th, at 5:00 p.m.; while supplies last.
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church – Curbside, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Soup Sale
What: Nisbet UMC annual soup sale. Chicken corn, chili, vegetable beef or ham & bean. $8/quart. Call 570-326-0815 to order.
When: Soup orders must be placed by February 15th
Pick up dates: Chicken corn – Feb. 22nd., chili – March 1st, vegetable beef – March 8th, ham & bean – March 15th
What: Blessings for couples and lunch following church service. Spaghetti/fettuccini lunch: $8 for adults (add $2 for meatballs or chicken), $5 for children (add $1 for meatballs or chicken.)
When: Sunday, February 16th. Blessing at 11 a.m., lunch at noon.
Where: All Saints Church, 1656 Scott St., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Blessings and Woes.”
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Blessings and Woes.”
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.
Donut Sale
What: Fresh homemade doughnut sale. Best to call and pre-order. Call 570-398-2913, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.2:00 p.m. Cost: $7/dozen, or $3.50/half dozen.
When: Thursday, February 20th. Extras will be made and available for walk-ins starting at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the sale until 4:00 p.m. or until sold out.
Where: Trinity UM Church, 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore. Glover St. entrance.
Closet Set-Up
What: Daniel’s Closet donations & set-up.
When: Thursday, February 20th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church - Curbside Dropoff, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
When: Saturday, February 22nd, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Give and It Will Be Given to You.”
When: Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Give and It Will Be Given to You.”
When: Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.
Lasagna Dinner
What: Dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. Cost for the dinner is $14 for adults, $6 for children (12 & younger), and $10 for lasagna only. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast. net.
When: Wednesday, February 26th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
MEETINGS
Notre Dame Club Meeting
What: Notre Dame Club of Great Williamsport meeting. Members and prospective members welcome.
When: Tuesday, February 18th, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Young Men’s Democratic Club, 230 East. St., Williamsport.
NAMI Meeting
What: NAMI is hosting a monthly mental health support group connecting friends, families and individuals impacted by mental illness.
When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:307:30 p.m.
What: GriefShare – new 13-week session begins. Phone: 570-546-8030.
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning January 7th
Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.
Legion Meeting
What: Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 monthly meeting.
When: Last Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Roland Ritter American Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy.
Domestic Violence Support
What: Domestic Violence Support Group suggested for anyone 21 years of age and older who have experienced Domestic Violence.
When: First Tuesday of each month from noon-1:00 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
deliver to your loved-one/friend/spouse/fiancée, 2 romantic songs, a box of chocolates, a long-stemmed rose and a photo opportunity, all for $40. Order your SV by phoning 570-337-1178 or emailing erbordy@ comcast.net.
When: Friday, February 14, Valentine’s Day. Where: To the place of your choosing — a home, business, school, hospital, in the Williamsport area.
Band Night
What: Band night – Over the Edge. Open-the public. $5 cover for non-legion members.
When: Saturday, February 22nd, at 8 p.m.
Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St, Montoursville.
Band Night
What: Band night – Johnny Bull. Open-the public. $5 cover for non-legion members.
When: Friday, February 28th, at 8 p.m.
Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St, Montoursville.
Country Line Dancing
What: Country line dancing.
When: Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Where: Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden.
Ballroom Dance Classes
What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570220-4806.
When: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.
ART EXHIBITS
ART EXHIBITS...
Lynn Becker
What: Lynne Becker is the featured Bald Eagle Art League Artist at the Genetti, Exhibit: “Thoughts of Summer.”
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...
Singing Valentines
What: Singing Valentine: A barbershop quartet will
When: Through February 27, 2025. Meet-and-Greet Reception: First Friday, February 7th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Genetti’s Windows on 4th, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
It’s Love Week
Love week is upon us. Chocolate dipped strawberries, pink hearts, red roses, and cupid.
Love. Such a simple four-letter word.
Love: An intense feeling of deep affection.
I love a warm day, driving with the windows down, and listening to a favorite song on full blast.
I love coming home after a long day.
I love a warm bubble bath. I love music.
I love parties and get-togethers.
Soup or Salad: Soup Du Jour or New England Clam Chowder Garden Salad or Classic Ceasar Salad
Vegetable Medley and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Chicken Normandy-Sauteed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Apples and Pecans, Vegetable Medley and Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes Gallaway Seafood-Sauteed Shrimp, Scallops, and Baby Clams with Cremini Mushrooms, Braised Root Vegetables, with a Riesling Fennel Crème and Puffed Pastry
Twin Maryland Crab Cakes Harvest Roasted Vegetables, Basmati Rice and Roasted Red Pepper Crème
I love nights snuggled up with Chris, watching our favorite shows.
I love picking out new nail polish every three weeks.
I love watching my son, Tyler, ride his dirt bike.
I love how Kenzy, my daughter, makes us special homemade gifts just because.
Andrea McElroy
I love Christmas, Halloween, and all the holidays, including Valentine’s Day.
I love any reason to celebrate something!
I love to decorate our home.
I love the spring rain, and the smell of the air it brings after a cold winter.
I love chicken wings and a fat ole cheesesteak.
I love Saturday night dinners with our crew.
I love a good message at church on Sundays.
I love finding a good deal shopping.
I love thunderstorms in the summer.
I love the feeling of a clean home.
I love hearing the crackling of a fire.
I love waking up at the river on a summer day.
I love donkeys.
I love warm, cozy robes.
I love a beautiful snowfall.
I love going to dinner at my momma’s.
I love pizza on a Friday night.
I love to laugh.
I love going out to eat.
I love it when my dad randomly stops up to visit on his tractor or four-wheeler.
I love a burning candle.
I love my con dence.
I love that I have the freedom to write for an incredibly awesome paper.
I love my sweet dog Bear and how much he loves his momma.
I love the smell of onions and peppers cooking.
I love a crisp October day.
I love a fan when I sleep.
I love vanilla cupcakes with all the icing.
I love a hot summer day out on our boat.
I love my husband’s muscles. (Like, a lot, a lot.)
I love the Nippenose Tavern.
I love a whole day staying home.
I love hot tea. And
I love how I have incredible people in my life who take the time in their busy lives to read my column. ank you.
I LOVE you all. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Ingredients:
• 1 container of strawberries, washed and cut in thirds
• 1 package of dessert shells, cut in fourths. You could use angel food cake, shortbread, or sponge cake too!
• 1 container of icing or homemade
• Kabob sticks
Icing:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. milk
Directions:
Combine till smooth, then place in a small baggie and cut a small hole in the corner of the bag.
Alternate the strawberries and cake on sticks.
en drizzle with icing! It’s that easy, and so easy for a Valentine’s treat!
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20
A good first impression is really important right now, Aries. Be sure to wear your best clothes and check out your appearance before you meet up with anyone this week.
TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21
Taurus, you are bound to have a lot of fun this week, and you will spread cheerfulness to others. You might host a party or plan some sort of night out with friends.
GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21
completion.
LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23
Focus all of your energy on the important people in your life right now, Libra. Other things can wait for the time being. Don’t be too hard on yourself for not getting everything done.
SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22
Scorpio, as things in your life continue to evolve, you may be tempted to jump into something new. You might want to slow the pace and exercise due diligence first.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21
None of the usual strategies to confront family issues are working right now, Gemini. You may need to take a step away and give others distance for the time being until things cool off.
CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22
Cancer, some tech upgrades can help ensure an exciting new project starts off on the right foot. Enlist others to help and welcome any insight.
LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23
This week is your chance to take a break and let someone else take center stage for a bit while you enjoy time out of the spotlight, Leo. Right now you may need a little alone time.
Sagittarius, have you bitten off more than you can chew this week? If so, you probably have to ask for some helpers to step up and pitch in. Teamwork is a good thing.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20
Some tough decisions are ahead of you, Capricorn. It might be best to think things through logically and leave emotion out of the equation for the time being.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18
Aquarius, it can be dangerous to think you know everything. This week, listen to what others have to say before deciding if their ideas have merit. This approach can benefit all involved.
PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20
VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22
Virgo, you know what you have to get done, so it is well past time to put one foot in front of the other and get moving. Others have helped, but you have to see it to
Step up this week with confidence, Pisces. Now is not the time to be inflexible or shy. Go with the flow as much as possible, and learn and listen along the way.
Hoopla Offers BingePass to Fight Cabin Fever
The Hoopla digital borrowing service available through the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, has expanded its BingePass offerings for children and adults.
veniently,” said Dana Brigandi, Development, Marketing, and Public Relations Director at the Brown Library. “We are thrilled to offer a free resource like this to our community.”
Users have unlimited access to a pass, similar to a streaming service, for one week. BingePasses include both educational and entertaining media including Hallmark+, Curiosity, In the Kitchen with Craftsy, Great Courses, Comics Kingdom, Indieflix, Pokemon, the Highlights Collection, R.L Stine’s Spine Chillers, and more. Those who use the online service can take advantage of more than 30 great collections for families and individuals alike. One of the great collections, In the Kitchen with Craftsy, offers over sixty expert-led cooking and baking episodes. Another BingePass, Curiosity, features series for both children and adults that cover topics such as nature and history.
“There are very few library apps that offer educational videos, movies, and TV series. The BingePasses offers so many channels like In the Kitchen and Curiosity that allows our patrons to learn and enjoy content more con-
James V. Brown Library card holders who live in the Williamsport, South Williamsport, and Loyalsock areas can download the free Hoopla Digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles — from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers — available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. All you need is your library card number and four-digit PIN to get started.
The James V. Brown Library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. To place a hold, visit www.jvbrown.edu or call 570-326-0536 during the library’s operating hours. Walk-in passport services are available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Old School
Centers for Healthy Aging
Let’s do Lunch!
If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!
We offer a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.
Come dine with friends or make some new ones!
Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!
Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!
Clinton County Community Center 124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822
Jersey Shore Center 641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591
Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573
Centers for Healthy Aging
Loyalsock Center 1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593
Save the date for these upcoming events!
Mill Hall Center 9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378
Renovo Area Center 415 Fourth Street South Renovo 570-923-2525
RiverWalk Center 423 East Central Avenue South Williamsport 570-601-9592
www.stepcorp.org/Center-Calendars
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
February 17
Centers Closed Holiday
February 24
Tuna noodle casserole, glazed carrots, broccoli, chocolate cake with pudding
Lighter Fare
Chicken salad, whole grain wrap, pepper slaw, sliced apples
February 18
Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara, Italian vegetable blend, romaine with French dressing
Lighter Fare
Italian hoagie with ham, salami, and cheese, pepper slaw, cinnamon apples
February 25
Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, cabbage noodles, peas with pearl onions, pineapple tidbits
Lighter Fare
Antipasta salad, macaroni salad, minted pears, fresh clementine, dinner roll
February 19
Chicken ala King, buttered noodles, buttered lemon pepper broccoli and cauliflower, applesauce
Lighter Fare
Ham salad, croissant, carrot raisin salad, fresh pear
February 26
Chicken and mushroom marsala, whipped potatoes, buttered Rivera vegetables, gelatin with fruit, whole grain bread
tarting the morning on the right foot can set the tone for a productive day. Even when crunched for time before work or school, eating a filling breakfast before heading out the door is an important part of setting yourself up for success.
Between work, kids and making it to that early morning workout session, finding time to prepare a quick and tasty meal can be a real challenge. For a flavorful and easy breakfast that can be on the table in just 8 minutes when you’re in a rush, try this Quick Breakfast Skillet. With crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and rich cheddar cheese, it’s a perfect way to fuel your morning.
The secret, convenient ingredient: fluffy Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups. Ready in just 60 seconds to fit into the day with no hassle, this versatile and flavorful ingredient is perfectly portioned in a BPA-free cup and features a delicious blend of familiar flavors to liven up breakfast.
Or try something new and delicious with this One-Pot Rice Shakshuka. A dish with origins in the Middle East and Northern Africa, shakshuka is traditionally made with a base of tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings, such as cumin and paprika. Then eggs are cracked on top and cooked
in the sauce.
This version takes it a step further with the addition of Minute Instant White Rice, which provides a heartier texture to keep you feeling satisfied longer. Simply precooked and dried - nothing added but convenience - you can enjoy its light, fluffy texture after just 5 minutes in the microwave or on the stove. Plus, it works for those with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian. Find more breakfast inspiration to keep you energized and ready to conquer the day at minuterice.com.
Quick Breakfast Skillet
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
• 1 Minute Butter & Sea Salt
Cup
• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• cracked black pepper
Directions:
Heat rice according to package directions.
Heat medium frying pan over medium heat and add bacon. Cook about 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Scramble egg and add to frying pan. Cook 1 minute, or to desired doneness.
In bowl, mix rice, egg and bacon mixture and cheese. Top with cracked black pepper.
Tips: Breakfast sausage or breakfast potatoes can be substituted for bacon. Add favorite hot sauce for a little heat.
One-Pot Rice Shakshuka
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and herbs
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups Minute Instant White Rice
• 6 eggs
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Heat oven to 400 F.
In high-sided, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, cumin and smoked paprika; sauté 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and water to skillet. Bring to boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook 3-5 minutes, or until most water is absorbed.
Using spoon, create six small wells in rice mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Transfer skillet to oven; cook 12-15 minutes, or until rice is tender, egg whites are set and yolks are runny, or until cooked as desired.
Garnish shakshuka with parsley before serving.
Tip: For spicy eggs, stir 1 tablespoon harissa paste into rice mixture before adding eggs. Or serve shakshuka with hot sauce. (Family Features & Minute Rice)
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this charming 2-bedroom home, located just 10 minutes from both Montoursville and Williamsport. Equipped with central air and two heating sources, this residence ensures year-round comfort. The spacious rear deck offers an ideal space for relaxation or entertaining guests, while a versatile bonus room provides flexibility to suit your lifestyle needs. Recent upgrades, including newer windows and a roof, enhance the home's appeal and efficiency. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful property your own.
From Z to Shining Z: Finishing the End!
By Joseph W. Smith III
In most English-speaking countries, the letter Z — our recent focus here in Webb’s “Weird Words” — is pronounced “zed”; and that’s because it originally derives from the Greek letter zeta
Zinjanthropus (zin-JAN-throwpuhs [or with the stress on THROW], noun) – “An extinct primate postulated from bones found in Tanzania in 1959.”
e genus has been reclassi ed, so this term is no longer in common use. It derives from the African regional term zinj (probably related to Zanzibar), combined with the Greek anthrop, meaning “man” or “human” (e.g., anthropology, misanthrope, etc.).
In some regional dialects, Z can even be styled as “izzard”; but of course, American English uses “zee.” In this way, Z rhymes with no less than eight other letters (B, P, V, etc.) — the largest rhyming set in our alphabet. Indeed, the only other similar groups comprise I & Y, along with A, J & K. Hmmm: Odd language-stu ya never think about — that seems to be our job here at “Weird Words.”
In keeping with this august proclivity, let’s nish our long-running series on X, Y and Z with a handful of little-known words that all begin with our nal letter. (For the record, I’m grabbing most of these de nitions from my go-to American Heritage Dictionary, which I picked up for a song at the last Brown Library usedbook sale.)
Zizith (tsee-TSEET or TSIT-sis, noun) – Judaic term for the 613 fringes of thread representing commandments in the Hebrew Scriptures; these tassels are attached to the corners of a garment worn by observant Jews and Samaritans. Also spelled tzitzit. (Adopted words o en have widely variant spellings when the original language uses a di erent letter-system than English.)
Zloty (ZLOE-tee, noun) – Polish monetary unit; a coin made of nickel, equaling 100 groszy. (In Polish, zloty originally meant “gold ”) e wonderful AHD has a massive
“currency table” that lists world money by country and by name; glancing at this, I’m foreseeing a future “Weird Words” devoted entirely to global currency: lilangeni, hryvnia, baht — and lots more!
Zoea (zoe-EE-yuh, noun; plural zoeae) – Larval form of crabs and certain other ten-legged crustaceans. From the Greek zoe, meaning “life” (i.e., zoo).
Zoysia (ZOY-shuh, noun) – With three alternate pronunciations (ZOYzhyuh, ZOY-see-yuh, ZOY-zee-uh), this is a species of creeping grass native to Asia and New Zealand.
Zugzwang (TSOOK-tsvahng, noun) – “A situation in a chess game in which a player is forced to make an undesirable move.” From German, it combines terms meaning “move” and “compulsion.”
Zwieback (SWEE-back, noun) –Though often given to babies who are teething, zwieback is a type of sweet toasted bread eaten by all ages throughout much of Europe. A fairly common word, it has no less than five possible pronunciations; AHD lists the one I use (ZWHY-back) last in preference!
I’ve included this familiar word mostly so I can share some cool
trivia: Many readers recognize its first syllable as the German number “two” (eins, zwie, drei, etc.); and we know that the Latin bi likewise means two. So biscuit and zwieback both mean exactly the same thing: “twice-cooked.” (Take the “k” sound of out “cooked” and you can hear it better — while back is just a different spelling of “bake.”) Gotta love it!
Zyzzyva (ZIZZ-uh-vuh, noun) –An American weevil often destructive to plants. This, as it happens, is the final listing in American Heritage; but a few lexicons, including Merriam-Webster’s Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, end instead with:
Zzz (pronounced zzz) – An interjection for the sound of sleeping.
Truly weird that this is offered an option for Scrabble, which has only one Z-tile; so you’d need two blanks to use the word. And believe me, any Scrabble rack with two blank tiles is going to yield lots better words — ones not likely to put the eager player to sleep!
And one final note for book-lovers (and word-lovers … and dictionary-lovers — like me): The next James V. Brown Library sale is slated for April 24-26.
Maybe I will Z you there.
PUBLIC AUCTION
TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF PAUL L KITCHEN Household Goods, Steam Whistle collection, Guns, Antiques, Equipment
Located on farm at 905 Whitmoyer Road, WATSONTOWN, PA
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
Starting 9:00am
96 ACRE NORTHUMBERLAND CO FARM @ 1pm
Sells to the highest bidder THIS PROPERTY HAS NOT BEEN ON THE MARKET FOR OVER 65 YEARS
Once in a lifetime opportunity –Beautiful setting
Property is tax parcel #026-00-014-004. of Lewis township Northumberland Co. Farm consists of over 96 acres of rolling farmland in a picturesque private setting, 82 acres of highly productive cropland (approx. 10 acres currently fenced with beautiful board fence). Balance of acreage is woodlot & home site. Over 1/2 mile paved road frontage along Twp road. 2 story solid brick historic 10 room, 4 bedroom 1 bath farmhouse. (approx. 2016 sq ,( home has some structural & water damage). Updated 200 amp elec service, oil furnace with hot water baseboard heat & backup LP wall unit heaters. Conventional septic system & onsite well. Plus 2 car attached garage w/ workshop area. Asphalt driveway & parking area. Large L shaped bank barn (30x80 & 30x40)with loa ng shed, concrete stave silo, equipment storage (shed/corn crib) & an old hog pen.
RE TERMS: $100,000 down day of sale in guaranteed funds, balance in 60 days. 6% buyers premium, to be applied to purchase price. RE transfer taxes divided equally between buyers & seller. Other Terms made known day of sale.
For more info or to view contact:
Dave Williams- Associate Broker
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
570-971-0371 Cell • 570-326-3333 O ce
Half-Time
In sports, half-time is crucial. It is a moment for a coach to have their entire team together to communicate what is going right, what is going wrong, and the adjustments that will be made in the second half to secure a win. It’s a fresh start in the middle of a game, and for many teams, that halftime break makes a vital difference.
Well, this article is half-time for a series of Webb Weekly articles that I launched in August. At first, I was referring to the series as Two Roads. In the second half,
we’re changing the series title to Why Good Men Fall
Why the change? I’m excited to share with you that this series of articles is in the process of being published as a book. The publisher suggested I needed to rethink the title — hence the change.
I’ve never published a book before, and the learning curve is fairly steep, but progress is being made, and hopefully, the book will be in print before 2025 draws to a close. I’m just entering the editing and re-writing stage, and it
Tim Hartzell
is a time-consuming process. Next comes formatting, cover design, and final polishing before going to print.
I’m grateful that Jim Webb encouraged me to use the Faith Conversations column to refine my thought processes and writing. Since transitioning out of weekly preaching and teaching, I’ve lost my main opportunity to put my thoughts into the public square. Writing for the Weekly
continues to provide the good pressure I need to keep my thoughts flowing and my writing disciplined.
I confess that the first half of the book has been hard for me to write. I tend to be a positive person, and exploring the reasons Why Good Men Fall has forced me to research and write about the painful and negative side of the dark human story. Frankly, I’m glad to be done with the first half. I’m ready to begin focusing on the other side - the amazing hope and light found in the glorious grace of our loving God.
The title of next week’s article is Awakening. I can hardly wait to share it with you. It introduces the piercing light of
PUBLIC AUCTION
your business or investment needs.
• Main Building: 11,700 sq.ft.
• Office Area
• Display/Showroom
• Storage with loading dock access (front & rear)
• Secondary Multi-Story Warehouse available on-site.
Additional Items for Auction:
Following the sale of the real estate, office equipment and unattached industrial pieces will be offered for sale during a walk through facility auction. Don’t miss the chance to bid on assets that could complement your business!
Auction Terms & Conditions: Property sells with an opening bid of $415,000.00 or more and with the immediate confi rmation of the Seller if less. Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” with “ALL FAULTS” and no guarantees expressed or implied. Cashiers or Certifi ed check written to Interstate Auction Services LLC Escrow in the amount of $10,000.00 required at time of auction as down payment. Settlement made 60 days from sale date upon delivery of clear deeds. 4% buyer’s premium Charged, to be paid by purchaser as part of the purchase price. Auctioneer Note: For full listing of addition sale items and photographs go to auctionzip. com(enter #5545) or gotoauction.com(enter #5228). Year Built: 1950 - Real Estate Identifi ed with UPI No’s: (51-001-211, 51-001-212, 51-001-216, 51-001-218 & 51-001-219) **2% Realtor Participation is Invited** For more details or to preview the property, please contact the Chuck Kindlimann, Auctioneer at 570935-0376. Mark your calendar—this is one you won’t want to miss, Clarkson The Cleaning Store.
PUBLIC AUCTION
LIQUIDATION OF EL RANCHO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
712 POINT TOWNSHIP DRIVE, NORTHUMBERLAND, PA
PUBLIC AUCTION
Saturday, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
9:00AM
LIQUIDATION OF EL RANCHO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
(2) 7’X9’ VALLRATH WALK IN COOLERS W/ SIDE DOORS; VULCAN
712 POINT TOWNSHIP DRIVE, NORTHUMBERLAND, PA
Saturday, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
9:00AM
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(2) 7’X9’ VALLRATH WALK IN COOLERS W/ SIDE DOORS; VULCAN 6 BURNER GAS STOVE W/ BROILER & OVEN; VULCAN 48” SS GRIDDLE; GARLAND 4 BURNER 2’ GRIDDLE, GAS STOVE & OVEN; GARLAND 6 BURNER GAS STOVE W/ OVEN; 2) PITXO 2 BASKET FRYERS; BLODGETT 2 DOOR CONVECTION OVEN; (2) PROTEX FIRE SURPRESSION UNIT W/ 12’ HOOD; MANITOWOC LARGE ICE MAKER; SS DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER; MANITOWAC 2 DOOR SS REFRIGERATOR; DELFIED DOUBLE DOOR SS COMMERICAL REFRIGERATOR; PINNANCLE 2 DOOR GLASS FRONT REFRIGERATOR; BEVERAGE-AIR GLASS FRONT SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR; SS 2 DOOR COMMERICAL FREEZER; (2) 5CU. FT SS REFRIGERATOR; 6’ SS DOUBLE SHELF TABLE; SERVE WELL 2 & 3 BAY WARMING TABLE; SS PREP TABLE; (2) BEVERAGE-AIR COLD TABLES; 3 BAY SS BAR SINKS; (2) SS 3 BAY SINK; SS SINGLE SINK; 8’ BOTTLE BEER COOLER W/ 4 SLIDING DOORS; SLIDING DOOR GLASS COOLER; KROWNE SS ICE BAY; 2 TAP KEG O RATOR; 5 TAP BEER SYSTEM; (2) HOBART COMMERICAL CHOPPER; BUNN ICE TEA MACHINE; PRO POWER COMMERICAL DISH WASHER; LARGE SELECTION OF TABLES & 100 PLUS STACKABLECHAIRS&BARSTOOLS; DAIKINMINISPLITALMOSTNEW; SEVOTHERMINISPLITS; ATMMACHINE; LARGE SELECTION OF POTS, PANS, PAPER PRODUCTS & DISHES.
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AUCT. NOTE: EVERYTHING WAS USED RIGHT UP UNTIL DECEMBER. EVERYTHING MUST SELL TO THE BARE WALLS. THIS IS JUST A BRIEF LISTING
AUCT. NOTE: EVERYTHING WAS USED RIGHT UP UNTIL DECEMBER. EVERYTHING MUST SELL TO THE BARE WALLS. THIS IS JUST A BRIEF LISTING
God’s miraculous love and grace into the darkness. My friends, the second half of this series is all about hope, and let me assure you, there is hope for every one of us.
And that includes you — and me. It’s possible you feel like a failure. Welcome to the club. Most men struggle with the regrets of what could have been or what should have been. How o en have I looked in the mirror and asked myself, What is wrong with you, Hartzell? Why can’t you get it right? Why do you keep making the same mistakes over and over again?
ere is an answer to that question. Romans 3:9-23 reminds us that all of
humanity is fallen into darkness. I encourage you to read that passage. Paul pulls no punches. Every word he writes lands a solid blow. It leaves us feeling hopeless and rotten to the core. But then he writes Romans 3:24, And all are justi ed freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Paul’s words of hope lead us into the second half of Why Good Men Fall. I pray that it will breathe new life into your weary bones.
Okay, half-time is over. It’s time to get back out on the eld. By God’s grace, we can overcome the darkness and win, so let’s get going. e best is yet to come!
This rare opportunity offers a secluded 12(+)acre property with approximately 400 feet of beautiful Susquehanna River frontage. Located in Muncy Creek Township, this property combines privacy, natural beauty, and convenience.
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• Ranch-Style Home: Spacious single-fl oor living with 2,016 sq. ft. of an open fl oor concept living area. Includes a 2 Bay Underside / Open faced Carport. Year built: 1989. 2024 Real Estate Taxes $2,108.96
• 3 Spacious Bedrooms(Plus 1) & 1.5 Baths: Give plenty of room for relaxation and enjoyment
• Flood Plain-Free: Home Built above the fl ood plain for added peace of mind
• Utilities: Town water and on-site septic system – Ceramic Storage Electric Heat.
• Natural Surroundings: Enjoy the tranquility of this expansive parcel with direct water access while still being 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 piece of land and home! A half dozen or so miscellaneous items (Lawn mowers & small farm implements) will be sold immediately following the sale of real estate.
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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
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Terms & Conditions: Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and with the Sellers immediate confi rmation. Cash or Certifi ed 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.
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County Hall Corner: The Vigilant Wisdom of Star Trek
By Larry Stout
The United States has been going through tremendous changes since the presidential election of Donald Trump. It seems everyone has their own particular area they are focusing on, mine is over the continually growing collapse of the mainstream media. For decades, we have been straight jacketed from considering whether information was acceptable and true. e emphasis on ‘truth,’ as de ned by the progressive side
of the spectrum, was protected by shutting down anything that questioned the ‘truth’ that came from the major media platforms. is became known as “cancel culture.”
I was not a fan of the original 1960’s “Star Trek” series (unlike my wife!), but I was extremely engaged with the 1990s version, “Star Trek: e Next Generation.” ere was one episode in Season 4, “ e Drumhead,” that I have watched over and over. It speaks very well to where we are today.
When an explosion took place on the Starship Enterprise, an investigation pointed toward a possible conspirator who
purposefully omitted on his Star eet application that his grandfather was a Romulan — the sworn enemy of the federation.
is led to an investigation hearing headed by Admiral Norah Satie, a well-regarded Star eet o cer who had uncovered many conspiracies in her career. She accused the young man of being a Romulan spy and further began to accuse several others as accomplices on the Starship Enterprise.
When Captain Picard tried to rein her back, she accused him of treason with no evidence. She put him on the hot seat, and Picard pulled a fast one on her when she ridiculed him over a quote he gave, not realizing that Picard was quoting her father.
e Admiral’s overreach was now transparent, and she le in disgrace. A er she le , there was some second-guessing among
the sta , particularly the Chief of Security, Lieutenant Worf. He had an engaging exchange with his captain to end the episode:
Worf: I believed her. I, I helped her. I did not see what she was.
Picard: Mister Worf, villains who twirl their mustaches are easy to spot. ose who clothe themselves in good deeds are well camou aged.
Worf: I think... a er yesterday, people will not be so ready to trust her.
Picard: Maybe. But she, or someone like her, will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to ourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. Vigilance, Mister Worf — that is the price we have to continually pay.”
Vigilance is the right word. It is de ned as the action of keeping careful watch for pos-
sible dangers or di culties. is was what Captain Picard highlighted when he quoted the admiral’s father: “You know, there are some words I’ve known since I was a schoolboy: ‘With the rst link, the chain is forged. e rst speech censured, the rst thought forbidden, the rst freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.’ ose words were uttered by Judge Aaron Satie as wisdom and warning. e rst time any man’s freedom is trodden on, we’re all damaged.”
We have been “protected” by the cancel culture crowd who are de ning ‘truth’ by their progressive standards. To think that there are only two genders — foolishness! To believe that every child in the womb deserves to live — heresy! To fear illegal immigrants entering our country — irrelevant! To question curriculum and method-
ology in public schools — ignorance! Personal liberty and human freedom were the basis of what took place in this country two and half centuries ago. What we are witnessing today is directly challenging the idea that society can tolerate abridgments of freedom in the name of security, as dened by the elite who have controlled the government, media, commerce, military, national security, law enforcement, education, and even entertainment.
Donald Trump is not the Messiah, but he is more like Captain Picard, who is willing to stand up for what he believes is best for the nation, even if it does considerably shake up the former status quo. Of course, he will not be right all the time. But the difference this time is that we will be free to tell him so.
Public Auction
Friday, February 24 th , 2025 5:30 pm 143 School Lane Lairdsville Pa 17742 (The Lairdsville Firehall)
rdaay September 7th 9 a.m.
5:30 - Primitive Decor, Household, 75+ “Oliver” and more 1/16th Scale Die cast Tractors and implements, Oliver Pedal Tractor, Ford Pedal Tractor, Trains and accessories including Oliver and more, David Armstrong Prints, “In Good Standing”, “Picnic”, “The Quilter”, “Early American”, several pcs of Pig Decor, and much more!!!! For full listing and pictures go to auctionzip.com ID#45518, This auctions has a little something for everyone. We Hope To See You There!!
Note: This is Auction Number 1 with items From “Jim Myers”
*1 Eaast Park Street Hughesville Pa 17737* (Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)
5pm - Household, Collectibles, vintage furniture, Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press, cutting torches and moree, We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip com ID# 45518, or check us out on facebook at Levi Spring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 * Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details
Terms and Conditions: NO BUYERS PREMIUM, cash or good pa check credit card 3 1/2% loss, buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer, statements made the day of auction take e precedence over any previous material
Terms: No buyers premium, cash, good pa check, or credit card with 3 1 /2% loss, buying as is where is, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material
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Auction ends Sunday, February 16, 2025 so close starting at 7pm
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Removal will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 11:30am-4:30pm
Location: 2425 Highland Ave. , South Williamsport, (Duboistown), PA 17702
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The Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Preliminary 2025-26 Seasons Approval
By Jon Pries
IScott Younkin & ASSOCIATES
Auction Ends: Sunday, October 9th at 7 PM Removal: Thursday, October 13th from 1 to 6 PM
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1361 Adele Road, Montoursville, (Lycoming Co.), PA 17754 Bring any necessary tools and equipment for removal.
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Auction ends Monday, February 17, 2025 so close starting at 7pm
Removal will be ursday, February 20, 2025, from 11:30am-4:30pm
Location: 13685 S.R. 287, Trout Run, PA 17771
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Bring any necessary tools, equipment and personnel for removal. 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL • HEAVY ALUMINUM HANDICAP RAMP APPLIANCES • LAWN TRACTORS LIKE CUB CADET ZERO TURN • SNOW BLOWER GENERATORS • TOOLS • MODERN FURNISHINGS
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n their recent meeting, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave preliminary approval to the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits. The preliminary seasons and bag limits are nearly identical to those in place for 2024-25. The one modification proposed for the 2025-26 season relates to snowshoe hares. Because the hare population is limited to isolated segments within the state, concern about overharvesting has prompted the season limit to be reduced from 6 to a seasonal limit of 3.
bag limits are historically approved as proposed, the dates within the proposal should allow you to set aside a few vacation days and mark your calendar for this coming fall seasons.
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The next board meeting is scheduled to be held at the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters on April 11 and 12. The public may offer comments on all proposed 2025-26 seasons and bag limits and other board actions between now and the board’s April meeting, when the 2025-26 seasons and bag limits will be finalized, and antlerless deer license allocations will be presented.
Since the preliminary seasons and
Over the years, participation in the fall squirrel hunting season has slowly dwindled, yet the abundant population presents numerous hunting opportunities. The special season for eligible junior hunters with or without the required license runs from September 13-27, with a daily limit of 6 and a possession limit of 18. The regular season runs from September 13-November 28 and includes Sunday hunting on November 16 and 23. The later season runs from December 15-24 and from December 26 to February 28, 2026. In the regular seasons, the daily limit is 6, with a possession limit of 18. With a daily limit of 6 and a possession limit of 18, squirrels provide an excellent opportunity for early fall hunting and the perfect scenario for mentoring youth or adults. While squirrel hunting is not as popular as it once was, it remains one of the best opportunities to teach a new hunter about all facets
of hunting safety, ethics, and responsibilities, and the importance of patience, staying alert, and learning from watching other forms of wildlife. As a bonus, one of the most memorable and quite delicious aspects of squirrel hunting is making “squirrel pot pie” in an old cast iron Dutch oven. Throughout October, the statewide seasons for ruffed grouse, rabbit, and pheasant will open. While each of these species of the game has its own appeal, hunting any of them is so much more enjoyable when you have the opportunity to hunt with a well-trained dog. It is truly a thrill to watch a pointer lock up and go on point when it zeroes in on a pheasant or grouse. The sound of a beagle baying as it trails behind a cottontail rabbit is one you will always remember with a smile once you have heard it in the field!
The ruffed grouse and rabbit seasons open on October 18 and run through November 28. Grouse season reopens from December 15-24. The rabbit season runs until November 28 and then reopens December 15-24, with a final season from December 26 to February 28, 2026. The pheasant season opens October 25 and runs to November 28, then reopens December 15-24 and December 26 to February 28, 2026. Big game hunting begins statewide on October 4 through November 21 in the
form of archery deer hunting, with a day of Sunday archery deer hunting on Sunday, November 16. The statewide muzzleloader antlerless-only season runs from October 18 to October 25, and a Junior-Senior special firearms antlerless-only season is held from October 23-25. The regular firearms season begins on November 29 and goes until December 13, with a day of Sunday hunting on Sunday, November 30. The flintlock antlered and antlerless season occurs from December 26 to January 19, 2026.
The fall hunting seasons include ample opportunities to hunt black bear throughout the state. The regular statewide firearms season is a four-day season from Saturday, November 22 to Tuesday, November 25 – this includes another Sunday hunting opportunity for this year’s hunters – Sunday, November 23. Throughout most of the WMUs, there is also a season to pursue black bears with archery equipment, and it runs from October 18 to November 8. A muzzleloader bear season is held statewide from October 23-25, and this year, during the special Junior and Senior special antlerless deer firearms season of October 23-25, a black bear is also legal game.
Mark your calendars, set your vacation days, and Good Luck this coming season!
March 8th, 2025 - 9am to 4pm - Beavertown PA. Shade Mountain Bowmen, 4717 Creek Rd, Beavertown PA 17813
he act of fishing is one thing, but the business of catching is a whole different story. I certainly don’t catch as many fish as I would like every time out, but I usually manage to put a bend in my rod often enough to keep me in the pursuit.
There’s a vast amount of equipment, lures, proper technique, and fish biology that all come into play, as well as a good understanding of lake, stream, and river conditions. If that is not enough, you can add changing weather and water conditions to the scenario. The better understanding one has of all of the items just mentioned, the more likely you are to be successful.
All that being said, however, there is one simple concept that seems to go a long way towards improving one’s hook-up rate, and that is to be especially careful of size, that is, the size of your presentation and the size of the equipment used in your presentation.
Of course, the size of your lure or bait will depend a lot on the fish species you are after. The same is true of the size and type of equipment being uti-
lized.
Bass have big mouths, and so do northern pike, pickerel, and walleyes, but panfish like bluegills, perch, and crappies have smaller mouths, so adjusting the size of your lure goes a long way toward more hook-ups.
Ice-fishing season is fortunately still on track, and one of the biggest mistakes I see when I observe some ice fishermen new to the activity is that they are fishing for panfish with bait or lures that are too big for the fish to get into their mouths.
Over the years, I have found that by gearing down the size of my presentation, I have increased my hook-ups.
The very small ice-fishing jigs tipped with a wax worm, mealworm, or a small chunk of redworm work well on panfish.
Sure, if I’m going after larger fish like pike, I’ll switch to larger lures and baits. A three-inch minnow might be fine for pike and walleyes or some of those large Lake Erie perch, but probably not a good size for panfish.
Not only is bait and lure size important, but so is the equipment used to
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present the offerings. We serious fishermen, have a lot of rods and reels because we must adjust to the species of fish that we are pursuing. Again, one of the biggest problems I often see is fishermen using rigs that are overpowered. Since we are still involved in the ice-fishing season, I’ll focus my attention on ice-fishing rods and reels. Ice-fishing rods are generally around two feet in length. For panfishing, I like a small, light, open-faced spinning reel or one of the inline reels that resemble a fly reel.
Certainly, you can use some type of bobber to detect strikes or the flexible spring strike indicator at the rod tip.
Most often, I prefer to hold the rig in my hand and “feel” for the hit. In order to detect that very light tap, I always keep a tight, straight line and set the hook immediately. If you are fishing for panfish, I almost always go with a two-pound test line or four-pound at the most. The lighter line makes it easier to detect the often very light strikes.
If I’m after bigger fish like pike, I’ll adjust my rods and reels and lures to bigger and heavier equipment. While I have tended to focus on size regarding the ice-fishing scene, the same applies to any other fishing size matters.
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Rabbit Hunt
Hopefully, football fans have recovered from any Super Bowl hangovers and the realization that their football x will have to wait until March 28, when the United Football League will kick o its 2025 season, introducing Friday Night Football to the airwaves.
However, despite Punxsutawney Phil’s unwelcome prediction of an extended winter, spring is in the air as those welcomed words of ‘pitchers and catchers report to spring training’ have been uttered as MLB players report to work. Take me out to the ballgame is just around the corner.
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minimum $800,000.
Overpaid – Taijuan Walker, Philadelphia Phillies. Possessing a four-year $72 million deal, he isn’t expected to be in the starting rotation and is set to earn $18 million this season.
Closing pitcher:
Underpaid – Mason Miller, Athletics. An All-Star closer last season with 104 strikeouts in 65 innings, he will earn the league minimum of $800,000.
As mentioned in this column in recent weeks, MONEY always seems to be at the center of conversation regardless of which sport may be discussed. Baseball has been included, especially with the huge $765 million, 15-year mega deal Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets.
With anticipation for the upcoming season, I came across an article in Yardbarker, a baseball newsletter publication, detailing some interesting comparisons pertaining to the most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position. According to that publication’s ndings, those results follow.
Overpaid – Ryan Pressly, Chicago Cubs. Recently traded to the Cubs from Houston, the mid-30s pitcher is showing signs of decline, but his $14 million salary is in the upper tier of relievers.
Catcher:
Underpaid – Patrick Bailey, San Francisco Giants. e reigning Gold Glove winner will earn the $800,000 league minimum.
Overpaid – Mitch Garver, Seattle Mariners. Will split time between catcher and DH. He hit .172 last season with 15 home runs while earning $12.5 million this year.
First Base:
Underpaid – Michael Busch, Chicago Cubs. Had a strong rookie season batting .248 with 21 home runs. He will earn the minimum of $800,000 this season.
Starting pitcher:
Underpaid – Paul Skeenes, Pittsburgh Pirates. e 2024 Rookie of the Year enters his second MLB season, earning the league
Overpaid – Wilson Contreras, St. Louis Cardinals. Has been a catcher his entire career but will move to rst base this season. He’s on the wrong side of 30, earning $18 million.
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Second Base:
Underpaid – Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers. A natural shortstop who has shifted to second base. He won the Gold Glove and stole 50 bases last year. Will earn the minimum of $800,000.
Overpaid – Jeff McNeil, New York Mets. In the third year of a four-year $50 million contract. Hit .238 last year but will make $15.75 million this season.
Third Base:
Underpaid – Mark Vientos, New York Mets. Had a breakout season last year, hitting .266 with 27 home runs. Will earn the minimum of $800,000.
Overpaid – Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels. His contract has been a black eye for the Angels. He’s played a total of 257 games in five seasons. Still has two years left on his contract and will make $38.6 million this year.
Shortstop:
Underpaid – Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles. Has become a true superstar, winning Rookie of the Year in 2023 and fourth in MVP voting in 2024, hitting 37 home runs. Now, in his third year, he will still receive the league minimum.
Overpaid – Javier Baez, Detroit Tigers. Signed to a six-year $140 million deal; he keeps getting worse — hitting .184 last year. Will make $25 million this season.
Left Field:
Underpaid – Jareen Duran, Boston Red Sox. A standout outfielder, batting .285, 21 home runs, 34 steals while leading the American League in doubles and triples. Will earn $3,750,000.
Overpaid – Andrew Benintendi, Chicago
White Sox. Signed to a five-year, $75 million contract in 2023, he hit .229 last year and will earn $17.1 million in 2025.
Center Field:
Underpaid – Jackson Merrill, San Diego Padres. Won the Silver Slugger and finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting while hitting .292 with 24 home runs. Will earn the league minimum.
Overpaid – Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels. A superstar player beset with injuries in recent years. Played in only 29 games last year but will be paid $37.1 million this year.
Right Field:
Underpaid – Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks. A franchise player for the Diamondbacks, winning Rookie of the Year in 2023. Hit 22 home runs with 35 stolen bases in 2024. Will make $5.625 million this year.
Overpaid – Starling Marte, New York Mets. Plagued with injuries the past three years, he played only 94 games last year and struggled offensively. Will make $20.75 million in the final year of his current contract.
Designated Hitter:
Underpaid – Kerry Carpenter, Detroit Tigers. Enjoyed a productive season in 2024 batting .284 with 18 home runs. Will earn the league minimum salary in 2025.
Overpaid – Kris Bryant, Colorado Rockies. Playing with a seven-year, $182 million contract, he hit .218 with 2 home runs last year. He is slated to earn $27 million a year for the next four years.
Getting their money’s worth is always the big gamble sports teams play when doling out contracts to players. As noted above, big money is not always smart money.
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Gearing Up
Many of our local hoops teams are gearing up for a post-season run. It is a great time of year. I have seen several games, and I want to wish my friends the best of luck. There are a few surprises, and some teams are playing well. Props South. I plan to take a detailed look at the District IV boys and gals pairings in next week’s column.
Jamie Spencer
I have been around the game of basketball for many years. I have so many great memories and thrills. I recently had a conversation with a former player. He was a stud. Our interaction made me smile. We couldn’t stop laughing.
Kevin Anderson did some impressive things when he was at St. John. He was named the PIAA A Player of the Year. Kevin went to play at the University of Delaware. Anderson is even playing professionally. I only coached Kevin for one season, but we stayed in touch. I did Paul Pectavage a solid that year
and agreed to help him out at the very last minute. I was the JUNIOR HIGH BOSS for the Knights in 2013. One of my favorite assignments ever. No pressure to win, and we had a blast. I helped mold some outstanding young lads. It was a lonely bench. My son Jensen served as our assistant coach. He was 4 years old. Sometimes, we only had 6 players for both contests. Maybe Kevin and Marty got into trouble. No worries. They learned from it.
I remember one night in particular. Our guys were just awesome. We picked up a surprising win in the 7th grade game. No time to celebrate as the same six had to suit up for 8th grade. We were competitive in the first few minutes. Then, it was starting to slip. I called a timeout and gave them some pep. “HEY GUYS. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. KEEP SCRAPPING. YOU ARE REALLY PLAYING WELL. DOES ANYONE NEED A SHORT BREAK? (4 of the 6 hands went up) I
will never forget that moment. I was dying. We went on to lose by 25. But it didn’t matter. My guys finished both games. Never underestimate the FBLA. The Future Business Leaders of America.
There was another game where I called a timeout and diagramed a simple play on the whiteboard. Jensen got mad. Because he used it to draw his circles. We needed a bucket, and I wanted to get one of the guys a look. “OUR BALL UNDER OUR BASKET. FISH TAKE IT OUT AND PASS TO THE CORNER. GOOSE PASS IT TO THE WING AND SET A SCREEN HERE. FISH YOU WILL BE WIDE OPEN. TEAM ON 3.” When leaving the huddle, one of our players asked, “Hey, Coach. I think it will work. Do you want us to run this play right now?” YES GOOSE. LET’S TRY IT RIGHT NOW. Man. I loved those guys.
The key to motivation is finding unusual and clever ways to relate to each kid so that they can play to their full potential. During halftime, I grabbed our star player. I took him to the side and offered him some words of wisdom. This was well before smart-
phones. No translation app. It was from the heart. “YO CUZ. THEY CAN’T STICK YOU. STOP SHOOTING DEM THREE BALLS. RIP THAT JAWN. ATTACK THE TIN. THOSE CATS CAN’T STOP IN THE PAINT BRO. CHIN IT. GET TO THE RACK. TRUST ME YO.” Now, I had no clue what that meant. The other seven players in that locker room thought I was strange. It worked. Kevin balled in the second half. He was fantastic. Anderson vividly remembers that locker room chat. We were laughing about it when we last spoke. He also recalls the time when I kicked his tail in HORSE. I was wearing #bluejeans. A hashtag that has stuck.
Great time of year, folks. Enjoy the ride. I look forward to the district and state tournaments. Cheers.
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POMAPOO PUP-
PIES FOR SALE, $400.00. 570-547-6409. 188905
AKC SAINT BERNARD Puppies. Ready February 11th. 570-547-6387 Ext:3 . 188899
1 TRI-COLOR
WELSH CORGI Male And 1 Black And White Husky Male. Had First Shots And Wormer. 3 Months Old, Nice Pets, $375.00. 570-725-3336 Ext:2 . 189035
AKA BOXER PUPPIES. Vaccinated and Wormed. Ready February 28th. License #6364. 570-538-5471. 189048
DOGS
FOR SALE: 3 Year
Old Registered Poodle Female, Blue Merle, $500.00. 570-295-5110. 188886
first cut. Mixed grass with Clover, $45 a bale. Located near Montoursville. Will load and offer local delivery for extra. Call Cody 5709712943. 188739
EVENTS
YARD SALES
MARY’S
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
MARKET
9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Buying Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-259-1886. 189052
Ralston Vol. Fire Dept. MYSTERY BINGO
February 15th, 2025
at the
ESTATE SALES
WBR ESTATES HUGE MOVING
SALE 1145 Rose Valley Rd, Cogan Station, PA 17728. Thurs 2/13 Fri 2/14 8-4pm, Sat 2/15 8-12. ALL MUST GO!!!
John Deere Zero Turn riding mower, snowblower, tools, Leather sofa, chair and ottoman, MC furniture, lamps and decor, brass decor, crystal, tables, chairs, antiques and collectibles, garden pots, kitchen ware: dishes, flatware, pots, linens, lamps, rugs, iron wagon wheel, pile of wood, …. Too much to list!!! Cash only please. 189041
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 END TIMES EXPLAINED. Duboistown Church 133 Summer Street. Sundays 10am. “Falling Away” 717-813-3992 . 188635
PRIDE MOBILITY
GENERAL MERCH.
JAZZY ELITE ES Electric Wheelchair. Only Used 6 Times. New Batteries In 2024, $500.00. 570-873-3223. 188913
10’ 6” HEAVY DUTY Aluminum Break. VG Condition. 570-9955056. 188901
FREE 10 GALLON AQUARIUM Plus Stand And Accessories. 570-547-2272. 189046
GO-GO Elite Traveler 4-Wheel Compact Travel Scooter SC44e (Adults) w/ Large 18AH Batteries w/ Accessories (like Brand New) $850 or BO 570322-4378. 189047
IBANEZ ALT
30 Acoustic Guitar. Like New Condition, $225.00. Call 570-5052371. 189034
POLY LAWN FUR-
NITURE Sold Here At
291 Ottawa Road, Turbotville. Will Take Orders Of Different Colors. 188897
LIFT CHAIR, Dark Gray, $500.00. Peacock Decorations, Different Designs And Prices. 570-220-5687. 188877
NEW HOSPITAL BED, $400.00 Cash. 570-419-5910. 188898
HINIKER SNOWPLOW, Mounted On 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500. Garage Kept, New Condition, For Sale Or Trade. 272230-9970 Or 570-4350882. 188889
STRUGGLING TO HEAR? Audien Hearing delivers crystal-clear sound with affordable, invisible hearing aids. Starting at $189! Call Now: 888760-1015. C11
SALE THIS SUNDAY
PAPPYSCOMPUTERS.COM 188887
FOR SALE - 275
GALLON Oil Tank, $60.00 - Also Old Shutters Wanted - Old House Doors - Leave Message 570-725-27247 Ext: 1 . 189056
METAL ROOFING & SIDING for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, Returns,
Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222. com 717-445-5222. M11
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES with Briggs & Stratton® PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading com-
•
• Go to the Forms section on the left.
• Select the Online Application
• You will select the option for Apply for Enrollment for a New Child.
• Once you fill in the Child’s Information
• Select Enrollment Application.
• Once you are done with the application you will need to upload your documents and schedule your screening appointment. (Applications with missing documents will not be processed)
> Birth Certifcate - Required
> Immunization Records - Required
> Proof of Residence - Required (e.g. copy of utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement)
> Custody Documentation (if applicable, this is not required but helpful to have on file)
> Foster Documentation (if applicable, this is not required but helpful to have on file)
• That’s it! Your application will be reviewed, we will contact you if there are any questions. Welcome letters will go out in the summer with your school and teacher information.
prehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value.)
Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-5562581. M11
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 1-866-996-1526. 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. Topof-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
PREPARE FOR POWER
FIREARMS
OUTAGES
TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-9486176. C11
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professioanl installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189. C11
FIREWOOD
SEASONED FIREWOOD, Cherry And Locust, $200.00 A Cord. Williamsport Area, Delivered Locally. 570-220-1383. 189039
FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-2205227. 189045
FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Mixed Hardwoods, Cut 16” & 18” Lengths. $200.00 A Cord. Delivery Available, Mill Hall. 570927-0587. 187874
20 GAUGE PUMP, $200.00 With 1 & 3/4 Boxes 20G Shells. 243 With 3X9 Scope, Never Fired, $700.00 With 4 Boxes Of Shells, 125 Gr. 22 Semi-Auto Pistol, Never Fired, Still In Box, $200.00. 570-7487025. 189040
WANTED REMINGTON MODELS 760 GameMaster, Model 6 And Model Sevens. 570-295-9402. 188761
HEALTHCARE
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587. C11
DENTAL INSURANCE -Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www. dental50plus.com/ads #6258. C11
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 1-866518-8391. M11
DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY!
Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246. M11
MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-4893936. C11
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! 1-877553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258. M11
DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY!
Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833-399-3595. C11
WANTED TO BUY
CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES
381 Broad St., Montoursville, PA. ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 188748
WE BUY BOOKS! Are You Cleaning Out Your Attic, Storage Unit, Old School Libraries? Don’t Throw Out Your Old Books Before You Call. 570725-2131. 189050
GUN & ANTIQUE SALE
To be Auctioned “off the block” at Fry’s Auction Hall, Pennsdale, PA
400 Village Rd., Pennsdale, PA located 1/4 mile off Route I-180 Exit 15; 11 miles East of Williamsport Wed., Feb. 19th, 2025 • 4pm Remington game master 30. 06 model 7600 with with scope new in box, two US model 0383 Smith Corona and Remington collector condition, Winchester model 70 featherweight caliber 358, Savage 300 model 99 with Redfield scope, Martin 1897-22 octagon barrel take down model, Stevens 16 gauge double barrel shotgun, we have eight single barrel shotguns of different calibers, Bond Arms 45- 410 over and under new in box, Stevens model 320 12 gauge new in box, super nice collector condition Smith Miller mobile gas tanker like new numbered 75 out of 300 also other Smith Miller trucks and vintage toys are going to be in the sale, computer sculptures Burnside bridge and Crazy Horse by Lowell Davis with original boxes and packing, Silver coins, Proof sets, other collectible coins, and bills, International Farmall 766 pedal tractor like new condition, large selection of jadeite dishes, Fenton lamps, Spanish lace glassware, cranberry glass, check glass, art glassfish, canister set, cut and patterned glass press, glass umbrella stand, assortment of dolls, 3 piano stools, tables, benches, 12- foot bench table, Howard Miller Moon dial beveled glass grandfather clock, mahogany double door China cupboard, three marble top tables, vintage musical instruments, kerosene, electric, prism lamps Farm Primitives, egg scales, copy grinder, rolling pins, antique drying rack, 25 Hummel plates, Hummel spice set, 20 Hummel figures, double weighted ax and others tools, bullets, shells, ammunition, Tray lots of small collectibles, large assortment of Oriental rugs, Runner rugs, Oak cupboard, Azalea dishes, unusual washboard, pictures and frames, fireplace screen, and selling basket as well as many other items to come in, pictures will be updated daily on our website. Please check it out, info below
Check out auctionzip 8279 to see pictures of our sale
Terms of sale cash or check with proper ID credit cards are accepted all items sold as is where is, there is a 10% buyer’s premium on everything Call Alan for details at 570-419-1340 • Visit Us At auctionzip.com #8279 Fry’s Auction Inc. • Alan Fry • License AU1615L
BUYING RECORDS!!!
Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk & Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 188885
WANTED: EZEEFLOW Lime Drill. 570-437-2170. 189036
RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR
We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 189043
DAY’S HOME IMPROVEMENT. Roofing To Pools And Everything In Between. Free Estimates. 570666-0081 . 188627
G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-220-5512
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 855-4011151. 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 1-855791-1626. 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 3/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535. M11
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: 1-888-8722809. 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 1-888878-9091. C11
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 1-844-5013208. 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 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. C11
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-3701234. C11
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/macnet. M11
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 PRUNING FRUIT TREE PRUNING February-March. Free Estimates. 570998-2402. 188879
NO TIME TO CLEAN? If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664
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 570238-1796.
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.
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$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. 833-3081971. C11
TV / INTERNET
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels in-
cluded for 3 mos (w/ CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-6296086. M11
DIRECTV StreamCarries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405. C11
FOR
SALE: HOME
IN LINDEN. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2 Garage, 852 Sq. Ft. On Aprox. 1/2 Acre. Mid 90’s. Move-In Ready. Call 570-337-7860. 188907
APARTMENTS
Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/Month. 570916-3309. 189054 WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570989-1938 . 188749
COMMERCIAL UNIT
7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 188896
2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And
10 X 16. $75.00/ Month. Call 570-3374994. 188750
STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE
24’ X 30’ STORAGE UNIT – 8’x8’ rollup door. $350.00 per month. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
21’ x 23’ STORAGE/ WORKSHOP, - 16’ roll-up door, plus additional regular entrance door. Electric Included. $300.00/ Month. Available FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
16’ x 16’ STORAGE UNIT – 7’ x 9’rollup door as well as a regular entrance door.
$200.00/Month. Electric Included. Available FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
Units located off 220 near Sheetz in Linden. Call Dawn Cohen –Broker – SUNRISE REAL ESTATE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES – (570)6519205. 188438
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: 1-844877-5833. C11
VEHICLES
SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST! WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS. DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95. CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570-326-9322
CARS
2003 BUICK LASABRE LIMITED,
148,000 Miles. Very Dependable Car. $3,600 OBO. Call 570-7775817. 188727
TRUCKS
FORD F-250 PICK-
UP With 8 Foot Bed And Glass Hauling Rack. 570-995-5056. 188900
TRACTORS
NH 4835 TRACTOR
$14,900.00. Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC 814720-8845. 189051
KUBOTA BX2660
Diesel With Roof Mowing Deck, Power Angle Snow Plow, Front End Loader, Has Front Guard. $15,000.00 OBO. 570-546-5407. 188906
VEHICLES WANTED
GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, nocost vehicle piclup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the BlindddToday at 1-844320-2804 today! M11 WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11
DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11
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
ATTENTION
B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040. 188751
