Webb Weekly December 7, 2022

With our cover date reading December 7th, I would be remiss as an American if I didn’t begin my column with what occurred 81 years ago. Over the past several years, it has become most evident that our Nation must not only remember our history but learn from it. As I watch the reports regarding current events and the decision-making by elected and appointed officials, I worry nothing has been learned from America’s history. This especially applies to threats against national security.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” ~ President Franklin D. Roosevelt

On that infamous morning in 1941, 2,335 military personnel, along with 68 civilians, lost their lives to an evil, planned sneak attack. The USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma were both sunk by the Japanese; 1,177 of those who perished were from the Arizona. Hindsight is always 20/20, but as history has recorded, the attack was inevitable, and the information that could have

provided warning never reached the right people. Our Country has many enemies; those that work in the name of evil will never preemptively announce their target date or terroristic plans. It is imperative our Nation has the best intelligence agencies working around the world. They must communicate with each other, and politics can never get in the way of protecting the American people.

As the calendar now reads December and we celebrate the joyous holiday season, please give thought to the sacrifices the American soldiers have made past and present. It’s up to all of us to make sure they’re remembered, honored, and — along with their families — taken care of when needed.

There are many organizations that do great work for our veterans. Please, if you have it in your heart, and wallet, this Christmas Season, donate and support those that defend our freedom.

Together Working for the Good

If you missed it last week, Webb Weekly is again doubling up your Red Kettle donation made to The Salvation Army Williamsport. This is something that

began in remembrance of Dave Sechler, to help carry on his work of a lifetime. This year’s first donation actually came in before the paper reached your mailboxes and before the kettle was set up. A sincere thank you to that gentleman; I wasn’t in the office at the time.

So, here’s a simple overview if you would like to help folks locally who need a helping hand. You can drop by my office at 280 Kane Street, Suite 2, South Williamsport, PA 17702, and make a donation in person. For your effort and generosity, there will be a Webb Weekly coffee mug filled with Christmas candy. If you would like to mail it in, use the same address, checks payable to The Salvation Army Williamsport, and somewhere on the envelope, mark it “Remembering Dave.” Webb Weekly will match up to $5,000 in donations. Last year together, we raised over $11,000.

Jaimie Hoover, a member of my Webb Weekly team, does a great job of greeting everyone as they come through the door of our office. She also takes care of making sure any checks mailed in immediately find their way into the Red Kettle. If there are any stories or conversations about Dave you would like to share with me, and I’m not here, please feel free to share them with Jaimie; she’ll

pass them on.

If you would like to make a contribution to The Salvation Army in a different way, make sure you read the cover story. There have been a lot of good people that have worked very hard, decorated, and made great donations for 20 years to make the Festival of Trees happen. If you’re looking for a little nostalgia, this will probably be the last one held at the Lycoming Mall. Tip of my Santa cap to auctioneer Michael T. Roan for his efforts. I wonder how many Christmas trees he’s auctioned off over the years?

In wrapping things up this week, there are many great gifts to be found within our local small business community. There are wonderful people at almost all to help you find just the right gift. Please get out and about, shop ‘til you drop, and have a great meal at one of our fantastic local restaurants.

God Bless America.

Jim Webb, Jr.

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From the Editor…

Holidays in Full Swing… Sorta…

Every. Dang. Year. Every year I swear I am going to start early and get everything done and just enjoy the season. Consider this year yet another fail. I am once again so far behind the 8-ball, it’s sitting in a different room — #ChristmasFail. On the upside, this happens every year, and every year I manage to pull it off, so I’ll be OK.

Hopefully, I’ll at least get started this weekend…

How about you? Have you found your Christmas spirit yet? Are your halls decked and your trees flocked?

Blaise Alexander Family Dealership’s Christmas Coloring Contest…

Holy moly! We are getting a ton of entries for our Christmas Coloring Contest! Thank you so much to all the kids who entered! Cocoa GlitterCakes, Merry FizzyCheer, and Happy JingleDoodle are still hard at work sorting and judging all the entries. Merry, however — well, there is always one that I find running amok in town instead of doing their job!

She’s been bouncing up and down Candy Cane Lane. I even heard that she she’s been spotted on top of the Bandshell admiring the lights in Brandon Park! Once again, if you see her out and about, maybe bring her back to the office? Just be warned. She’s…a lot.

At least Cocoa and Happy are getting some work done. At least I think they are. Honestly, I’m not even sure. They all bounce around so much, it’s hard to keep track of them, and they are still using the pneumatic tube from the office to Candy Cane Lane they set up a couple of years ago due to COVID.

We will be announcing the winners of the contest in the December 21st edition, so there is still time to get your entries in. If you need extra coloring pages stop in the office, or you can find printable copies on our website – webbweekly.com or on our Facebook page (it’s pinned to the top of the page).

I also want to send another thank you

to all of those supplying our great prizes! This year we have prizes from Flyworld, English Model Railroad, Elery Nau, Hooplas, Treasure Castle Playland, Harder Sporting Goods, AMC Theaters, Dairy Queen, Trout Pond Park and Faxon Bowling! You can drop them off in the office or mail them to:

Blaise Alexander Chrismas Coloring Contest

c/o Webb Weekly 280 Kane St., S. Williamsport, PA 17702

Also, as you are out and about this holiday season, please don’t forget about those less fortunate than yourselves.

The Salvation Army, American Rescue Workers, Toys for Tots, Family Promise, the Lycoming County United Way, the Central PA Food Bank and more can all use extra help during the holidays, so if you are able, please keep them in mind for Christmas donations. Tis the season of giving and there are a lot of people out there who could use an extra hand, not just at Christmas but throughout the year!

While you are out shopping or having a holiday visit, and you happen to spot Cocoa, can you please remind her that she has to be back in the office by the 23rd? Santa still needs her for last minute Christmas doings at the North Pole.

Steph Nordstrom

The

Salvation Army’s 2022 Festival of Trees

At Christmastime in Williamsport, The Salvation Army is known for not only red kettles and bell ringing, but also its annual Festival of Trees display and auction at the Lycoming Mall. Now in its 20th year, The Salvation Army’s Festival of Trees has become a beloved community tradition—and a significant fundraiser to help those in need in our community.

Here’s how the event works: each year local businesses or organizations sponsor trees. Sponsorship involves providing tree decorations, plus an incentive package valued at $200 or more. Many sponsors use their creativity to come up with a decorating theme for their tree, with some even carrying the theme through their incentives. The trees are on display for three weeks. Then on the night of the public auction, lucky bidders win both the fully decorated trees as well as the accompanying incentive packages. This year there are

39 sponsored trees up for grabs.

“We’re expecting a good crowd to turn out for our 20th Festival of Trees auction,” said Michael T. Roan, event auctioneer and one of the founding members of the Festival of Trees planning committee. “This event has developed a loyal following. There are quite a few people who come out to bid on the trees year after year,” explained Roan, “and new bidders are always welcome,” he added.

This year’s auction is set for Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m., just off Center Court (near Burlington Coat Factory) in the Lycoming Mall. Bidder registration will begin around 6:00 p.m., so plan to come early, take a last look at the trees before placing your bids, and enjoy all the festivities. Pat Mraz, who retired a couple of years ago from Backyard Broadcasting, is another Festival of Trees founding committee member and 20-year volunteer for this event. Retire or not, Pat is looking forward to staffing the bidder registration table as usual that

“Many people look forward to this event year after year, even if they don’t participate in the auction,” noted Deanna Miller, General Manager for the Lycoming Mall. Both Deanna and her husband Alan, who manages mall maintenance and security, are also founding members of the Festival of Trees committee. Parents and grandparents love to bring their little ones to see the Festival of Trees display, according to the Millers. “Visiting this little winter wonderland remains a nostalgic Christmas tradition enjoyed by local families, mall-walking senior citizens, and college kids who come back home for the holidays.”

Whenever visiting the tree display at the mall, the public is encouraged to vote for their favorite tree ($1 = 1 vote) at the adjacent voting station. Some tree sponsors are also collecting votes elsewhere—look for countertop voting boxes in their offices or storefronts to cast your vote! The sponsor whose tree gets the most votes (from all sources) will receive the “People’s Choice” award. The Salvation Army will also recognize

the tree/sponsor that raises the most money overall (including auction proceeds) with the “Best of the Festival” award.

Each year Alan and Deanna Miller put a lot of behind-the-scenes effort into making sure the overall Festival of Trees event is a success. They also invest in its success personally, sponsoring and decorating a spectacular tree each year—this year’s with a gingerbread theme. Deanna enjoys decorating the tree, but more importantly, she and Alan know that all the monies raised go to a great cause.

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evening, ready to greet one and all with holiday cheer and a smile.

Years may come and go but our love and support continue to grow. As a family-owned funeral home, we are proud to support the many wonderful programs in the greater Williamsport area. This time of year, a favorite family tradition of ours is decorating and sponsoring a tree for the Salvation Army Festival of Trees. Trees are on display now in Center Court of the Lycoming Mall and you can join in the auction fun on Friday, December 9th at 7 PM.

Wishing you and yours all the wonderful traditions this time of year has to offer.

821 Diamond Street Williamsport, PA 570-322-3466 www.SandersMortuary.com William H. Kieser, Supervisor

FESTIVAL

Williamsport Corps operates a food pantry and hygiene item closet, offers clothing and furniture vouchers to those impacted by an emergency or disaster, and provides rent and utility assistance (grant-dependent), backpacks and school supplies, youth and music programs, summer camps, a Golden Agers program, women’s ministries, the Red Shield Community Garden, a thrift store, weekly Sunday school and worship services, and more. Since its inception, the Festival of Trees has generated approximately $350,000 to keep these community programs in operation.

The results of The Salvation Army’s holiday fundraising have a big influence on the extent to which they can help our local community in the coming year. To jump start its holiday fundraising, on November 16 The Salvation Army once again hosted its Red Kettle Kick-Off Breakfast, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This year’s breakfast was held in memory of the late Elizabeth “Bettie” Bennett, beloved mother of Kent Bennett, Chair of The Salvation

Army’s Advisory Board. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors and attendees, the breakfast raised more than $35,000 to support The Salvation Army’s array of local community services. “My mother was missionminded and passionate about helping others,” reminisced Bennett, “so the results of the breakfast are a wonderful tribute to her legacy.”

So, if you missed the breakfast or if that event wasn’t your cup of tea, The Salvation Army hopes you’ll come out and join them at the Festival of Trees. This year’s auction promises to have something for everyone. Want a monopoly-themed Christmas tree, or a hunting & fishing tree, or a tree covered in flowers, decorated by a professional florist? Is there anyone on your Christmas list who would like a $200 gift card for antiquing, a getaway to Belhurst Castle, a $500 Walmart gift card, or $1,500 in free landscaping services? If so, mark your calendars: Friday, December 9, 7 p.m. (bidder registration at 6 p.m.). This year’s Festival of Trees is not to be missed!

OBITUARIES

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Jean A. “Jeannie” Hayes, 78, of Trout Run

John A. Radspinner, Jr., 73, of Loyalsock Township

Anthony Joseph Tedesco, 89, of Loyalsock

Jeanne R. Berninger, 92, of Muncy

Phyllis L. Rung, 82, of Barbours

Veronica C. (Voss) Kruppenbacher, 57

Bruce L. Wolfe, 72, of Williamsport

Connie J. Kaufman, 83, of Montoursville

Bonnie L. Crossley, 70, of Montoursville

Paul A. Francis Jr., 91, of Williamsport

Rebecca J. “Becky” Haynes, 75, of Williamsport

Jack E. DeGarmo, 58, of Lock Haven

Guy E. Hall, 74, of Williamsport

Richard Sullivan Miller, 85, of Hughesville

Donald E. Fisher, 74, of McElhattan

Ida Bell (Washington) Smith, 72, of Newberry

Sunny Marie Lyons, infant, of Hughesville

Janice M. Wilcox “Aunt Janice”, 62, of Dushore

Richard Paul Mosteller, 95, of S. Williamsport

Julian L. Ross, 85, of Williamsport

Gloria J. (Goodrich) Esposito, 82, of Williamsport

Angelo Joseph “Joe” Nardi, 81, formerly of Williamsport

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Lady Escape

My best friend is a flight attendant; hence she is quite literally all over the map. So, we don’t get to see each other as often as either of us would like. During the holiday season, her work schedule goes into overdrive, as you can imagine. However, there is a bit of a lull in air travel between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we are taking advantage by gifting each other a lady escape here in early December! What is a “lady escape,” you might ask? Well, it’s similar to a girls’ trip but with a more sophisticated take. It’s also a Helsinkian indie rock band from 2004-2013, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll be focusing on the former definition.

For my BFF lady escape, we are booked for two nights at a luxurious mountain resort. Massages have been scheduled, dinner reservations made, and books will be read by a fire! Now, the age-old question: What to wear? In general, with any trip, location, weather, and activities all must be taken into account. For female best friends, regardless of age or occupation, you want to look cute but not too formal. You’ll want to be comfortable but not slubby. And because we are ladies on an escape, we want to keep things classy. For most

lady weekends away, you’ll have various categories for outfits. Going out clothes for the evening, loungewear for any downtime at your lodgings, workout wear for any scheduled exercise like a hike or yoga class, day clothes for exploring, shopping, sightseeing, etc. For warm weather destinations, there’s also the need for pool clothes. Oddly enough, here in the throes of the holiday season, I’ll have a need for almost every category with some slight tweaks.

Starting with evening clothes. For that dinner reservation, I’m thinking either a dress or a jumpsuit. For most lady dinners, a blouse and dark denim could also suffice. You don’t necessarily need a lot of accessories to look polished. Feel free to make a fun, playful statement as opposed to a romantic one that you may normally do on a date night. Since the restaurant is at the resort, I may bust out some statement heels and a little black dress.

We won’t be doing much exploring or sightseeing but instead enjoying the property, so for day clothes, fleece leggings and a chunky sweater are on my packing list. Of course, a cropped jean, flannel, and fleece vest would be a suitable alternative. If your lady escape includes activities

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that will have you out-and-about, you’ll want a comfortable yet polished outfit and walkable shoes. For example, if plans include a museum visit or local shopping, I’d probably go for an easy bottom like pull-on pants or a jogger, with a striped t-shirt, denim jacket, crossbody bag, and slip-on sneakers.

For downtime, I’m packing men’s style pajamas and an oversized cardigan. It’s also nice to have on hand a matching knitwear set for mornings, or nights spent in. I love the idea of a lady’s escape game night with cocktails and backgammon. As I said above, books will be read, preferably by a fire with a glass of wine or, better yet, hot toddy. For that activity, I plan on wearing a soft drawstring pant, a button-up, flats, and my cardigan.

I don’t plan on packing any athletic wear, as this lady escape is all about relaxing. However, if exercise of a sort were on the itinerary, then wearing your best workout wear is preferable. We’ve all been to the gym or worked out at home in ratty t-shirts and ill-fitting shorts. But for a lady escape exercise class, I’d pack my matching color block sports bra top and leggings with a sweat-wicking zip-up and supportive sneakers. Again, you’re with friends and want to look cute.

Usually, in December, I wouldn’t be bothered to make space in my luggage for a swimsuit, but our destination has an indoor pool and a spa with a sauna and hot tub!

The pool wear on my packing list includes a two-piece and shower shoes. I’d normally throw in a coverup of sorts, like a t-shirt dress or romper, but in-room bathrobes are provided, so coverage is covered!

In terms of accessories, I’m going to keep jewelry and makeup minimal. We’re not going to be out on the town, just two best friends relaxing and luxuriating. I’ll wear a pair of shoes, pack a pair of dress shoes, and bring along a hat, scarf, and gloves if it’s super cold.

Lastly, the travel outfit. Thankfully this will be a road trip, so navigating proper airport attire is unnecessary, at least for me. No matter the mode of transport, you want to be comfortable during your journey. For time in the car, I plan on keeping it simple but chic with jeans, a turtleneck, an overcoat, and loafers. Sometimes I like to have two travel looks, one to get there and one to come back, plus it’s nice to have a backup outfit.

For this lady escape, I’ll probably re-wear my jeans and bring along an extra t-shirt and sweater.

Needless to say, I’m quite excited for this time with my very best friend of over 20 years. The spa and restaurant are definitely impressive, but the real joy will be spending time together and being able to celebrate our friendship. And hopefully, this lady will be refreshed and rejuvenated to tackle the holiday preparations and hullabaloo awaiting her at home.

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County Hall Corner: Dining with the Defeated

By Larry Stout

My wife and I are elected representatives for the Re publican Party in Clinton Township, and in that ca pacity, we get invited to several events. A couple of weeks ago, we received an invite in our email, “for those of you who worked the polls during this past election, you have been invited to a din ner with the Mastrianos as their way of saying thank you.” Even though it was in Harrisburg, we decided to check out the hospitality of the recently defeated candidate for Pennsylvania governor.

There were about 350 people packed into the Sheraton Hotel banquet hall, and right away, I noticed this was a dif ferent kind of political event than I was used to. For example, there would gen erally be a band or some kind of mu sic as the attendees showed up. At this event, two guys played guitars (not very well, to be honest) with no amplifica tion, so it was difficult to even make out what they were playing. The invitation stated that the meal would be served at 6:00 p.m., which was a bit misleading as it was really ‘self-serving’ at food tables scattered around the room and the hall way. It was almost 6:30 when a lady took

the podium and announced that it was time to get started. I enjoyed the irony in her announcement that some people would be talking while we would be eating “to keep things on time.”

Things did light up when Doug Mas triano and his wife Rebecca entered the dining room to a standing ovation. I thought he might address the crowd, but instead, he simply waved and sat at the head table while the ‘meal’ contin ued.

As the night went on, I saw a pattern. This was definitely not a typical event that I was used to from the Republican Party — it did not have the profession alism that real pols demonstrate. The various speakers, who were members of

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his “leadership team,” were simply shar ing stories of amusing anecdotes that were not that amusing. To be honest, it seemed more like a high school class reunion than a political rally.

But I decided to reserve my opinion until I heard Doug Mastriano himself. I have respect for the man; he holds a Ph.D., served as a colonel with the US Army and was deployed in Desert Storm, was elected as a PA state senator, etc. He spoke well and began by thank ing those who had worked with him on the campaign. But then he transitioned into the “cause” and that his campaign slogan, “Walk as Free People,” was actu ally a movement and one that he had no intention of discontinuing.

I do not have any inside info, but from what I was hearing and observing, I believe that the appeal that Donald Trump had for Doug Mastriano was his admiration for this individualism. Yes, Mastriano is a true Republican, to be sure, but there was virtually no ev idence of the Republican Party in that room. This was confirmed when one of the speakers asked how many were in their first election campaign, and at least three-quarters of the people raised their hands.

This explained the amateur hour that I was witnessing. These were not sea soned, battle-scarred campaign folks as

much as idealists who believed passion ately in their candidate. There is much to admire in that sort of campaign, but I am also not a fan of lone rangers. Mas triano lost by 14 percentage points to Democrat Josh Shapiro. He noted in his address how surprised he was because he had such large crowds attending his rallies and how passionate they were about his campaign. By comparison, Dr. Oz, who had no political experience yet highlighted the Republican Party when I heard him on two occasions, lost his campaign to John Fetterman by less than a single percentage point. Moral: minimize the party to your peril.

We may wish the world was differ ent, but in the USA, we have two ma jor political parties, and beyond local elections, that is where our leaders are going to come from. The political par ties provide the ground pounders that make or break a campaign. Money is important, but as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proved when running for president in 2020, even by pouring half a billion dollars of his own money into the campaign, he was not able to obtain a single primary delegate.

I salute Doug Mastriano and the pas sion of his followers, but he needed more help than just those from his own tribe. Sorry, Doug, but that’s politics.

December 12

Macaroni ham & cheese, stewed tomatoes, peas, lemon pudding

Lighter Fare

Chicken salad wrap with lettuce leaf, pepper slaw, broccoli salad, fresh apple

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Goulash, carrots and cauliflower, green beans, apple sauce

Lighter Fare

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December 13

Hamburger BBQ, sandwich roll, beans and greens, butternut squash, baked custard

Lighter Fare

Chef salad with ranch dressing, macaroni salad, Mandarin oranges, fresh banana

December 14

Chicken parmesan, spaghetti with sauce, Italian veggie blend, creamy coleslaw

Lighter Fare

Waldorf chicken salad, fresh spinach with poppyseed dressing, fresh orange, dinner roll

December 20

BBQ chicken, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, broccoli and carrots, macaroni salad

Lighter Fare Italian hoagie with hoagie roll, pepper slaw, sliced apples

December 21

Meatloaf marinara, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, fresh orange

Lighter Fare Buffalo chicken salad with blue cheese dressing, tropical fruit salad, chocolate pudding, dinner roll

December 15

Sausage patty with peppers and onions, sandwich roll, broccoli and carrots, molasses baked beans, fresh apple

Lighter Fare

Minestrone soup, bacon, lettuce, tomato on wheat bread, pepper slaw, pears, vanilla ice cream

December 22

Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara, Italian vegetable blend, tossed salad with Italian dressing, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare Ham, turkey, Swiss cheese on whole grain bread, minted pears, broccoli salad

December 16

Parmesan breaded fish, au gratin potatoes, dilled carrots, fruited gelatin, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare Rueben sandwich with rye bread, creamy coleslaw, banana

December 23

Roasted pork and gravy over stuffing, sweet potatoes, lima beans, pumpkin custard

Lighter Fare Ham salad with whole grain bread, carrot raisin salad, banana pudding

Grit December 8, 1957 Monday Night Store Openings Draw Lots of Customers

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

At least 36 Williamsport stores were open Monday evening, the first such opening in which a number of stores are pledged to continue for at least six months.

It is expected an additional number of stores will be open tomorrow evening. December 16 and 23 of course, will be open, for what was decided earlier by the store hours committee of the Williamsport Merchants Bureau.

The bureau, however, has nothing to do with the effort by some stores to establish Monday night as a permanent shopping night in addition to Friday.

Initially, the experiment was scheduled for January 6, but it was later decided that December would be a better month because it would give Christmas shoppers more leisure time to make their selections.

An informal survey indicated shop-

pers from as far away as Wellsboro, Watsontown, Milton, Montgomery, and Lewisburg.

A number of out-of-town shoppers said they welcomed the opportunity to shop on a week night in addition to Friday, when traffic is much heavier.

The 36 stores known to be open Monday evening were: L.L. Stearns, Carroll House, W.T. Grant Company, J.C. Penney, Sears Roebuck, S.S. Kresge Dime Store, S.S. Kresge Dollar Store, Woolworth’s, Neyhart’s, Kay Shoe Company, Triangle Shoes, Glick Shoes, Endicott Johnson Shoe Company, Kinney Shoes, Miles Shoes, James Shoe Store, Stephen, the Hub, Hirsh Clothing Store, Lenny’s Army Navy Store, Darling Shop, Ormond Hosiery Shop, Youngland, Grossman’s, Widman and Teah Drugs, Rands, Sinclair, Wolf Furniture Sinclair’s, Lycoming Furs, Pars, Topps, Central Music Store, Ritters Millinery, Beverly, and Ghalib Appliance Store.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Submit contributions in a What: When: Where: format to webbnews@webbweekly.com. View more calendar listings at www.webbweekly.com.

EVENTS

Holiday Dinner & Program

What: Holiday Dinner & Program for members/friends of Eagle Grange #1; Chalk artist and presentation of Community Citizen Award. More information: Contact Doug Bonsall at 717-921-1957.

When: Tuesday, December 6th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Where: Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Road, Montgomery.

Little Naturalist Story Time

What: Join us as we read a nature themed story and then afterwards do a craft or hands-on activity related to the theme of the story. For ages 6 and under.

Registration required by 3pm the previous day (Dec 7) by calling (570) 753-5409x132 or emailing vicurtis@ pa.gov.

When: Thursday December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center, Waterville.

Hike to the Webber’s

What: Bob and Dottie Webber lived in their cabin on the rim of the Pine Creek Valley for most of their lives. Come along on this approximately 5-mile (round trip) moderate hike as we hike back to their old homesite to see of what remains of their home on the rim.

Registration required by calling (570) 753-5409x132 or emailing vicurtis@pa.gov.

Saturday December 10th at 11:00 a.m.

Tiadaghton State Forest; Meet at the parking area off the intersection of PA-44 and Manor Fork Road, 20-miles north of Waterville. Coordinates: (41.468714, -77.566653)

Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: December 13th, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.

Birds and Brews

What: Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and join us as we watch the office bird feeders and learn how to identify some of the birds most found at home feeders, as well as discover a little bit about their natural history. Some binoculars and a spotting scope will be available for an up-close look, but feel free to bring your own as well. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m.-noon.

When: Thursday December 15th; 10 a.m.-noon.

Where: Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center, Waterville.

Nature’s Ornaments

What: With the holiday season in full swing, join us as we create a variety of ornaments out of materials commonly found in nature. Feel free to bring your own materials from your yard, or use the items provided.

All materials will be provided. Free, family-friendly program. Registration required by calling (570) 7535409x132 or emailing vicurtis@pa.gov.

When: Friday December 16th; 6:00 p.m.

Where: Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center, Waterville.

Nature’s Ornaments

What: With the holiday season in full swing, join us as we create a variety of ornaments out of materials commonly found in nature. Feel free to bring your own materials from your yard, or use the items provided.

All materials will be provided. Free, family-friendly program. Registration required by calling (570) 7535409x132 or emailing vicurtis@pa.gov.

When: Friday December 17th; 1:00 p.m. Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management

for families featuring visit/pictures with Santa, photo backdrop for family portraits, cookie decorating, make-your-own snacks & crafts, games & prizes, free refreshments. Reservations: Contact Jenn Nauss jnaurr89@gmail.com or 717-512-1261.

When: Saturday, December 17th from noon-1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations required and limited to 50 persons at each session. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Where Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Road, Montgomery.

AND make a child happy this year on Christmas morning. Food will also be sold for your breakfast and lunch that day as well as baked goods. Come and support this great cause!

When: Friday, December 9th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 10th, from 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: The Lycoming Presbyterian Church, 825 Arch St., Williamsport (rear parking off of Funston Ave.).

He is the King

What: He is the King, Presented by Truth “B” Tolled ~ The ringing classes of CHEF Co-op.

CHURCH EVENTS...

CHURCH EVENTS

Clothing Donations

What: Babies’, children, women’s & men’s clothing & shoes/boots. Donations accepted.

When: Thursday, December 8th, from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd. Curbside pick-up.

Free Food

What: Free community meal. When: Thursday, December 8th, at 5:00 p.m. until supply is gone.

Where Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd. Curbside delivery.

Rummage Sale

What: The Lycoming Presbyterian Church and Hunter’s Martial Arts is hosting a Rummage Sale, open to the public on Saturday, December 10th, from 7:30 a.m.2:00 p.m. Everything under the stars will be on-hand for your Christmas Shopping needs! Including Josie & Jeff’s Antiques and Treasures, Bill & Faye’s Trinkets and Electronics, Shihan’s Collectibles and MORE! Expect a Full Gym of treasures and merchandise for sale. Rain or Shine! An “early bird special” time for viewing and purchasing these items will also be held on Friday, December 9th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Early bird shoppers are welcome with one exception, you must donate a new and unwrapped toy into the Toys For Tots Box! Come and shop before the doors open on Saturday

When: Friday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Omega Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2570 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport.

Christmas Bazaar

What: Annual Christmas bazaar. Hot lunch, deluxe cookie trays, holiday crafts, evergreen centerpieces, white elephant table and more!

When: Saturday, December 10th, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Santa arrives between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: St. John Lutheran Church, 229 South Broad St., Jersey Shore.

Christmas Concert

What: The Williamsport Flute Choir presents a Christmas concert. Featuring bass, alto and soprano flutes, and piccolo. Joining them are string bass, piano and percussion. Enjoy free music that will put you in the holiday spirit. Donations cheerfully accepted.

When: Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m.

Where: 1st Methodist Church, 604 market St., Williamsport.

Christmas Bazaar

What: Christmas Bazaar: Christmas crafts, holiday arrangements, cookie table, gently used gift table. Lunch platters available, children eat free.

When: Saturday, December 10th, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: St. John Lutheran Church, 229 S. Broad St., Jersey Shore.

Modeled

Modeled

Jingle Bell Jamboree; free holiday open house

Pancakes With Santa

What: Free pancakes with Santa. Come meet Santa and hear the story of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

When: December 10th from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Where: Avis U.M.C., 215 Prospect Ave., Avis.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. Sermon Title: What is the Difference Between the Gospel Jesus Preached and the One we Preach? Pt.1. Various texts. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, December 11th. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

Where: Garden View Baptist Church, 1600 Doris Ave., Williamsport.

Festival of Lessons & Carols

What: Modeled on the annual celebration at King’s College, this service features traditional congregational carols and anthems presented by Trinity’s Choir, Choral Scholars, and guest musicians. This event is free; doors open at 3:30 pm. A collection will be taken for Hope Enterprises. For more information, contact 570-3220126 or trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.

When: Sunday, December 11th, at 4:00 p.m.

Where: Trinity Pro-Cathedral, 844 West 4th St., Williamsport.

Outdoor Candlelit Procession & Caroling

What: The night will benefit children in foster care in our community through Dwell. Assemble at 5:30 pm in Trinity’s Parking lot. We will process by candlelight at 6 pm to Park Place for caroling with special music from several ensembles. Refreshments will be held at the church after caroling. For more information, contact 570-322-0126 or trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.

When: Friday, December 16th, at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Trinity Pro-Cathedral, 844 W 4th St., Williamsport.

to attend. Reservations are required. Call 570-322-6986 for reservations.

When: Tuesday, December 6th, at 5:00 p.m.

Where: Lowry Room, Third Floor, Welch Family Wing of the library. Public parking lot is adjacent to the site.

Domestic Violence Support

What: Domestic Violence Support Group suggested for anyone 21 years of age and older who have experienced Domestic Violence.

When: Each Thursday from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Christmas Spectacular

What: 16th Annual Skip Hunsinger Christmas Spectacular.

When: December 11th, at 2:00 p.m. Where: Community Arts Center, downtown Williamsport.

Celebrating 100 years of

serving Lycoming County churches

John H Bower Sunday School Basketball League is celebrating 100 years of serving Lycoming County churches and would like to thank all who have given their time, talent, and treasure over the years.

HOT SHOT CONTEST

Curtin Intermediate School 85 Eldred St, Williamsport 9am-3pm • December 10th, 2022 open to all children k-12 registered to play in the League along with parents, coaches, and league alumni

PERFORMANCES

PERFORMANCES...

Concert at Noon

What: Concert at Noon: Band & Choir. Free admission.

When: Thursday, December 8th at noon.

Where: McIver Hall, Trachte Music Center.

Jazz Ensemble

What: Lycoming College Jazz Ensemble. Free admission.

Contestants will have one minute to score as many points as possible shooting from designated spots on the court (grades k-2 use 8´ hoop). Anyone may come at any time with no preregistration needed. Adult supervision required for all children, along with Parental permission. Forms available on-site to sign up for this event and/or to participate all season with games to be scheduled in January and February 2023.

THERE WILL BE ‘GIFT BAGS’ AVAILABLE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!

MEETINGS...

MEETINGS

Annual Members Meeting

What: General Membership Meeting of the Friends of the James V. Brown Library. New officers and directors of the Friends of the Library will be elected and committees will give annual reports. All members of the Friends of the JV Brown Library are encouraged

When: Saturday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: McIver Hall, Trachte Music Center.

West Branch Chorale

What: West Branch Chorale Presents: Poems & Prayers for Christmas.

When: Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Williamsport.

Prizes for winners in the child divisions and $100 gift cards to the top finishers in the adult division to be presented at the league games on a 2023 date to be announced.

CONTACT JOHN BOWER SUNDAY SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE

As I sit here writing my column, it’s of ficially December 1! It’s so hard to believe. I feel like I just told my momma on the phone on June 25 that it was six months until Christmas! I also said it would be here before we knew it, and in a blink of an eye, here we are. I’ve made it over to my happy place four times so far, and that was even before Decem ber!

I’m sure most of my readers know where my happy place is this time of year, but in case you don’t, it’s Candy Cane Lane over in South William sport. Yes, I’ll be doing my annu al Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt for you all, of course, and will save my “how much I love that magical street” speech for that week’s column. Every year I tell myself that I am go ing to start shopping. Even if I started with one person each month with a little something. NOPE. Never hap pens. I’ll get little things through the

summer, but that’s as far as I get. Then the following year, I’ll say, “OK, this year I am going to buy a few gifts each month and wrap them as I get them. NOPE. I guess I’m a big talker. (It always sounds good, though!) The year flies by; then it’s buying everything in two months. I honestly don’t mind the shopping. It’s the wrapping that takes forever. I en joy wrapping; it’s just finding the time. Each year I set our card table up in our living room, lay all the wrapping things out on our couch, and start a Christmas movie extravaganza. I al ways start with one of my favorites, White Christmas. Ahh, a classic. The ending gives me goosebumps every time. When Bing slides open those doors and a horse-drawn sleigh rides by in the freshly fallen snow!? Then it continues with them singing White Christmas and a real-life snow village in the background. Hands down the best part of the whole movie. If you

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have never seen it, you need to! It’s a heart warmer for sure. It’s a two-hour movie, so you can get a lot of wrap ping done in that time! I just love that movie so much.

I have hours and hours of wrapping, so I get to get in quite a few movies in this time. My family each Sunday night loves to watch the Christmas classics. Movies like A Christmas Sto ry, Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, The Santa Claus, Elf, Polar Express, and more. So when I get wrapping time, I watch the ones they are un likely to pick. We draw a name each Sunday, and whoever gets drawn gets to pick the movie while we eat din ner. We love it. It’s such a fun tradi tion. But there are ones I love that my teenage son isn’t big on, like White Christmas, The Muppets Christmas Carol, Christmas of Many Colors, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more. My great Grammy Perry would have the Mup pets on her tv Christmas Eve night when we went over. So it brings back those Christmas Eves for me. And the true classics like Rudolph, Santa Claus is coming to Town, The Grinch,

Frosty, and A Charlie Brown Christ mas are truly my childhood favorites. Especially Rudolph. I’ve collected the Enesco Rudolph figurines since I was in high school. I still light them all up in my cabinet every year. I bet I have at least fifty. My Pap and Gram Perry bought me my first two when I was in 9th grade. They are something I will never part with. But I’ll never forget the Rudolph special on tv as a little girl.

Tomorrow night we will chop down our tree we tagged back in October. A big old fat one that smells like Christmas! We love the Concolor. It stood so beautifully on the side of the hill and spoke to us like the tree on Christmas Vacation. “There it is!” As the sunlight beamed down on it, and it sparkled in the sun like little twin kling lights. “The McElroy family Christmas tree.”

It was perfect. Mr. Betts, who we buy our tree from each year, said a lot of people loved our tree and then went and saw it was tagged with our name on it. Many of them who we knew.

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They would say, “We knew this was Andrea’s tree!” My girlfriend Kristen Patryna was one of them, and she texted me a picture of it that day and said before she even saw the tag, she knew it was mine because it was such a perfect tree. She knows I like those fat ones! Who wants a skinny tree!?

And she wasn’t the only one! I’m tel lin’ ya; it’s one good-looking tree. To all those people out there who think I’m crazy tagging in the fall, this is why. Early bird gets the worm? Yea, well, fall pickin’ gets the ticket, baby! Ya snooze, ya lose. Hahaha! OK, sor ry. Well, kinda. *wink wink* Isn’t this time of year just the great est, though? All the hustle and bustle, favorite movies, shopping, wrapping, Christmas trees, the music, cookies, lights, and don’t forget sugar-covered pecans! It’s the most wonderful time of year. Enjoy every moment because it’s going to go fast.

Sugar Pecans

Beat two egg whites till stiff.

Add 1 cup of sugar and a dash of salt, and beat until you get a meringue.

Add 1 1b. of pecans and stir until they are all covered.

Melt one stick of butter in a large, shallow pan.

Spread nuts over melted butter. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes, stir ring every 5-10 minutes while watch ing the magic happen!

Place in different Christmas tins or bags and give as gifts, or deliver to the ones you love for a little delicious Christmas surprise!

Marine Corps League Detachment #388 More Than Toys for Tots

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The Toys for Tots program is a Christmastime staple associated with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and its allied group, the Marine Corps League. Many people need to be made aware of the Marine Corps League and its commitment to community service.

e local Detachment of the Marine Corps League #388, is involved in a variety of community activities and betterment that include such things as supplying honor and color guards to various community events such as parades and other patriotic events, as well as providing honors at funerals for veterans who have given the “last full measure” of devotion through their service to this country. e Honor Guard may present the Colors, but their main purpose is to present a contingent to bear honors at ceremonies or funerals.

ey also honor, recognize, and help

support youth programs that promote good citizenship and build moral character, such as the Young Marines and the Boys Scouts Eagle program.

e Marine Corps League preserves and promotes the interests and traditions of the US Marine Corps. Strengthening their fraternity and their families. ey serve Marines, Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, and FMF Chaplains and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism. Who can be a member of the Marine Corps League? Any person who is serving or has served on active duty honorably for 90 days in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve and who has earned no less than 90 retirement points, U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Corpsmen who have trained with and served with the Fleet Marine Force in excess of 90 days and those who have earned the Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the service ribbon, and those who earned the Wartime Device authorized by the FMF and Navy chap-

lains having earned the FMF badge. Those who are not qualified to join as Regular Members can join as Associate Members.

The local Marine Corps League Detachment is, of course, very active in the Toys for Tots program and hopes that the public will be generous in giving. They have been very active in their efforts throughout the years. Richard (Doug) Lane, who heads the local Detachment’s efforts in Toys for Tots, told Webb Weekly that in 2021, the local Detachment distributed 16,616 toys to 1,495 youngsters.

The elected officers of Williamsport

Marine Corps League Detachment #388 are Commandant, Barron Zimmers; Senior Vice Commandant, Donald Miller; Junior Vice Commandant, Jacob Bertin; Adjutant, Jerry Reitz; Paymaster, Richard (Dough) Lane; Judge Advocate, Howard Wilt; Sergeant At Arms, William Mericle; Trustees, George Bitner, David Keene, and Mike Dunlap; Chaplain, John Ertel.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Detachment, contact: Williamsport Detachment #388, 507 Cemetery Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or phone 570-323-9900.

The Bookworm Sez Holiday Gift Ideas, Part 1

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

The tree looks magnificent.

Your kids did a great job decorating the parts you assigned to them; you took pictures this year, because they really outdid themselves. So you’re ready –almost – for the holidays, except for those few tricky gifts that you just can’t seem to figure out.

How about books? Easy to wrap, happy to get, why not look for these great books...

FICTION

Lovers of fantasy stories will love unwrapping “Illuminations” by Alan Moore, a collection of short-stories with an underlying theme of comics and the industry. Perfect for the young gamer or comix reader.

For the giftee who likes novels with a twist, wrap up “The Storyteller’s Death” by Ann Davila Cardinal. It’s the tale of a girl who learns, at age 18, that she’s a “storyteller,” which is something that’s passed down through the women of her family. But this blessing turns out to be a curse when she “sees” a murder that happened long ago. Pair it up with “The Strange Inheritance of Leah Fern” by Rita Zoey Chin, also a story of a young “fortune teller” and a vision she may or may not have wanted.

The person on your list who loves to peoplewatch and connect with, well, everybody will want “Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting” by Clare Pooley. It’s the story of an advice

columnist who amuses herself during her commute by watching the other people on the train – until the day something happens and commuters suddenly become something more. Pair it with “Has Anyone Seen My Toes?” by Christopher Buckley, a hilarious novel about life during the pandemic when one’s health is the least of one’s worries.

If you’ve got a historical fiction lover on your gift list this year, then wrap up “A Woman of Endurance” by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa. It’s the tale of an African woman who’s captured and sent to a plantation in Puerto Rico for the sole purpose of having babies that are always taken from her immediately after they’re born. How she survives and heals is part of this book’s appeal.

The reader on your list who loves to laugh will thoroughly enjoy “Random” by Penn Jillette. It’s the story of an almost-twenty-one-year-old who inherits a pile of debt from his horrible father, and it’s due to the (even more horrible) loan shark when the guy turns 21. Will a roll of the dice eliminate all his problems? Lucky is the person who gets this book, to find out. And if you’ve got a father-son duo on your gift list, see if you can get them to share “The Ski Jumpers” by Peter Geye. It’s the tale of a son who can never forgive his father, and a father who has a past the son is just now learning, and a brother who’s caught in the middle. Keep an eye out for more suggestions in the coming weeks! Season’s Readings!

Reflections

Reflections

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A “Spirited” Take on Dickens’ Christmas Classic

At this season every year, I re-read Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” So as a devotee, I was hesitant about “Spirited,” Apple-TV’s wild, woolly, wise-cracking new musical based on that beloved book. But actually, I really enjoyed it. And despite a few missteps, I think Dickens would like it too.

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Starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer, “Spirited” is not an attempt to add yet another new version to the literally dozens that already exist (just try googling this sometime). It is instead a modernday sequel — and a pretty clever one at that.

Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas Present in a thriving spirit-world, which — under the direction of a distinctly chainless Jacob Marley — annually chooses one influential new “Scrooge” to haunt in the usual

three-part fashion, hoping to redeem the targeted misanthrope and go on making the world a better place.

This particular year, Ferrell’s spirit convinces his crew to go after a guy whom Marley insists is “irredeemable.”

That would be PR man Cliff Briggs (Reynolds), who is every bit as selfish and ruthless as old Ebenezer himself — except that he’s got social media to spread his misery throughout the whole world.

As one character puts it, Briggs “creates division for a living,” and he’s devilishly good at it.

On this relatively simple framework — which does involve visits to the past, present and future — the script builds a story of keen emotional resonance and moral complexity (not to mention plenty of laughs, plus a lot of song-and-dance). With a midfilm twist that isn’t hard to foresee, the tale soon becomes as much about

Ferrell’s spirit as it is about Briggs; and it also layers in some effective romance, along with clever tributes to Dickens and his “ghostly little book.”

In a recent interview, the three stars admitted they had no experience with singing and dancing — but you wouldn’t know that to watch them here. The hoofing is solid, the singing excellent — especially Spencer’s — though her and Ferrell’s ability to hold perfect pitch over long, sustained notes made me wonder if the vocals had been doctored in

post-production. The choreography — including hordes of tap-dancers — is nothing short of sensational; and the many tunes are catchy and fitting, with delightful rhymes in the lyrics.

As for Reynolds and Ferrell, this is some of their best work. In particular, Reynolds must occasionally show just enough emotion to make us think he’s capable of change, but might be faking it to pull Ferrell’s chain (as he keeps insisting). And then as things proceed toward his inevitable redemption, these glimpses of humanity must

become broader, deeper and more convincing; it’s an extremely sophisticated piece of acting.

Another strength is the film’s very modern — and very persuasive — insistence that a sudden change of heart (like Scrooge’s) would not be magically pervasive and permanent; rather, it would require persistence and commitment, needing to be renewed every morning, as it were. Unfortunately, this cool idea requires the writers to alter (or perhaps just ignore) Dickens’ final paragraphs, and I for one detest this modern tendency

to treat classic texts as conveniently fluid and malleable.

The film also fumbles by occasionally reveling in mean-spiritedness (e.g., the “good afternoon” number) and with a hefty dose of crude language that makes it unsuitable for families.

In every other way, “Spirited” is a smart, joyous and hopeful addition to the vast body of work that now revolves around this 179-year-old book. I suspect only the Grinch, or Mr. Potter, or — dare I say it — good old Ebenezer Scrooge would respond with “Bah, humbug!” to this one.

Lycoming County Special Olympics Hosting Fundraising Events

On December 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes to partic ipate in the 42nd Annual Frostbite 5 Mile Run and 19th Annual Penguin 5K Walk. The Frostbite 5 Mile Run is the longest fundraising race event in the Williamsport area. For the past 20 years, Special Olympics Lycoming County has been the recipient of all funds raised from these events. This money has been used to help the program purchase new uniforms, buy sports equipment, start new sports and rent training and compe tition facilities. These two events are a big part of their annual fundraising activities and enables Special Olym pics to provide over 121 athletes and Unified partners with the oppor tunity to train and compete in 13 different individual and team sports throughout the year.

Since Lycoming County Special Olympics is a non-profit organiza tion that receives no state or federal

financial support, they need to rely on community support to raise all monies required to operate their programs. This is where all of you come in to help make this fundrais ing event a great success.

Individuals wishing to participate can Join the Inclusion Revolution by registering in advance by going to falcon race timing, selecting up coming events and select Frostbite 5 Mile Run and register on line. How ever, if you do not preregister you are not left out. Race day registra tion is still available for all interest ed individuals starting at 11:00 AM at the Duboistown Fire Hall. For all preregistered participants your reg istration fee includes a long sleeve tech race shirt, sling bag with some swag, door prize drawings and pre and post-race food and beverages. Race day registered participants are not guaranteed a shirt or a sling bag but would still be entered into the door prize drawings. To assure that everyone wishing to participate and

support Lycoming County Special Olympics this year, we are also offering both a virtual and actual race day event.

As in past years, the courses will traverse through Duboistown Borough and Armstrong Township. Participants will be vying for over 60 awards in 11 male and female running and walking divisions. Trophies will be handed out to the top 3 overall male and female runners while trophies will go to the first place overall male and female walker. In addition to the trophies, medals will

be presented to age group winners along with gift cards being handed out to individuals for varies achievements.

Putting on events such as these takes time and many volunteers. We want to say THANK YOU to all individuals who have already volunteered their time to help however if you cannot participate as a runner or walker but would like to help you can contact Special Olympics by email at lesloner3@gmail.com or show up race morning and volunteer. There is always a spot for you.

The Gifts of Heaven - Peace Faith

How are you doing? Before reading further, take five minutes to think about your answer. I’m serious. Turn off the TV and the radio or whatever else is making noise, and then set your timer for five minutes. Now, sit still in the quiet and honestly think about how you’re doing. Consider the condition of your current life. Think about your feelings, your thoughts, your soul, your physical health, and the state of all your relationships. Is there heartbreak? Attack? Lies? Confusion? Distrust? Anger? Anxiety? Depression? Worry? Fatigue? Sleeplessness? Disunity? Fear? Disappointment? All of this stuff results in stress — a condition plagued with guilt (toward God), regret (toward self), and bitterness (toward others).

If you’re human, then you’re under stress. And if life has been extra difficult, then you’re probably at a stress-induced breaking point. We’ve all been there. Life on planet earth is hard — and no one gets off easy. No one.

My friend, peace is not the absence of

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problems. If that were the case, nobody would ever have peace because we always face problems. Jesus faced big problems and yet He was called the Prince of Peace. Jesus didn’t promise us a problem-free life. Instead, He promised to give us peace in the midst of our problems:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

After sharing with his disciples the problems they were about to encounter, Jesus said this, ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

So, how do we experience peace even as problems come and stress builds within us? It’s a great question.

But before I offer an answer, I feel the need to make an important point. God wants us to live in peace, not stress. The problem with stress is that it consumes finite time and energy while crushing infinite clarity, creativity and productivity. Allowing stress to control our lives is sin because it is incredibly wasteful. Believer, you can’t afford to let stress waste your

potential. You might not like hearing it, but wasting your potential is a serious sin. It’s time to confess your sin and repent.

Unlike stress, peace is a tranquil state blessed with innocence (before God), contentment (with self), and harmony (with others). Peace is vital for experiencing “life to the full” and for investing all of our God-given resources into the genuine worship of loving God and loving others. The Psalmist summed it up this way, “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” See Psalm 34. Here are three big steps to living in peace: First, be reconciled to God. Reject the stress of guilt by confessing your need of salvation through Jesus Christ. He will forgive and remove your sin and guilt. Innocence before God lays the foundation of genuine and everlasting peace. See Romans 5:6-11. And like the woman at the well, once you experience the thirstquenching peace of God, you will never thirst again. See John 4:13-14

Second, be reconciled to yourself. Reject the stress of regret by forgiving yourself of past failures. Rejoice in the redemptive work of confession and restitution and in the hope of a bright future for you and for those you have hurt. Like Paul, put the past behind you and press on to take hold of God’s purposes. See Philippians 3:12-14

Third, be reconciled to others. Reject the stress of bitterness by forgiving others without reservation or qualification. Be quick to forgive and slow to become angry. Trust that God has your back so

you can freely forgive, love and serve all people. Don’t be overcome by evil, instead, overcome evil with good. Romans 12:9-21

I’m not suggesting that these three steps are easy to take. They’re not. They require discipline, humility and sacrifice, but above all, they require trust in your heavenly Father. Yes, Jesus warned us that we would have problems in this world, but He also encouraged us to take heart because He has overcome the world. See John 16:33

King David had his share of problems, but he wrote Psalm 23 as a disciplined step of peace:

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Peace is a gift of heaven. You must open it. Go back and review those three steps to peace — and then seek peace and pursue it. Why not write your own “Psalm 23” and declare your faith to God even as you walk through your problem-filled valley. My friend, peace is worth the effort — and I pray peace will fill your heart today.

UPMC Expert: Pediatric Rehabilitation Supports Growth, Well-Being

Lorson, PT Pediatric Rehabilitation Services,

As a parent, you want the best for your child. Children are amazingly resilient, and your hopes are to see them grow and flourish into independence. Sometimes life can throw your child a curveball, especially when it’s related to an acute injury, long-term illness, or disability, and they may need a little help. When that happens, you’ll do whatever is necessary to ensure they receive the care they need. There’s a specialty of medicine, pediatric rehabilitation, that focuses on supporting the growth and well-being of children experiencing an injury or developmental delays. What is Pediatric Rehabilitation?

Pediatric rehabilitation provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat congenital and childhood onset disabilities for children from birth to age 21.

Pediatric rehabilitation providers are specialists trained to deliver a variety of services, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, for those with diagnoses including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, coordination disorders, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, gross motor delays, apraxia, rare genetic disorders, and orthopaedic disorders.

The goal is to improve physical, psychoso-

cial, and vocational limitations by identifying a patients’ abilities and utilizing interventional strategies. These strategies include but are not limited to medications, injections, equipment, orthotics, and therapies to maximize their function and promote physical healing and emotional well-being and improve quality of life.

Is Pediatric Rehabilitation Right for Your Child?

As a parent or caregiver, you have an active role to play ensuring your child receives care.

Whether your child has suffered a brain, musculoskeletal, or spine injury, a congenital condition, or something else entirely, rehabilitation may be able to help them overcome hurdles and live their lives to the fullest.

Your child may benefit from rehab if they are struggling with:

– Meeting developmental milestones

– Communication delays

– Difficulty with handwriting or other school-based activities

– Difficulty keeping up with peers

– Emotional regulation

– Sensory integration dysfunction

– Recovering from sports or non-sports related injury

– Feeding

Pediatric rehabilitation comes with its own unique set of needs and requirements so it’s important that parents/caregivers partner with their child’s team of specialists as well as their child’s pediatrician or primary care

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provider (PCP) in their journey.

A Parent/Caregiver’s Role

Parents/caregivers are often incorporated into therapy sessions as your presence can help tremendously. Therapy may be a scary time for a child as they’re surrounded by new faces, in an unfamiliar location, and may be using equipment that can look intimidating. In addition to your calming presence and the trust your child places in you, you’re a member of your child’s rehabilitation team and you play an integral role in keeping your child’s recovery plan in action at home. Your child’s care team will work closely with you, providing practical advice and training along the way that can improve your child’s progress during and after their time in ther apy.

If you have questions about your child’s

condition, talk to your child’s pediatrician or PCP. Depending on your child’s needs, your doctor may refer them to a pediatric reha bilitation program where your child will re ceive further evaluation of their skills based on their current function, age, and your concerns and goals. Based on the evaluation, your child’s therapist will make recommen dations and develop a custom plan to ease the physical, developmental, and cognitive effects of their condition helping them live life to their fullest.

Denise Lorson, PT, is with UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation Services and sees patients at 625 W. Edwin St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Denise, call 570-3260565. To learn more information about reha bilitation services, visit UPMC.com/RehabNCPA

The Williamsport Area School District recently received a total of $74,290 in a combination of grants from both the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) and the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP).

Four grants from WASDEF’s Annual and Teacher Mini-Grant funds were awarded to support the following programs and projects across the district: – $10,883 to Heather Way, the district’s mental health and trauma coordinator for grades seven through 12, to create and furnish a “Focus Zone” room at

Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS). The room will serve as a space for students to self-regulate using calming visual, auditory and tactile methods for students to de-stress.

– $1,300 to the WAMS’s special and health and physical education departments to create the district’s first-ever unified athletic bocce ball team comprised of both special and regular education students.

– $1,500 to Williamsport Area High School (WAHS) and Curtin Intermediate School art teachers Dr. Andrea McDonough and Esther Brennan, respectively. Funds from the grant will support a partnered effort to create a permanent, large-scale

art installation that will be used as an emotional regulation resource after an initial yoga immersion experience primarily intended for autistic support students at Curtin.

– $650 to Lycoming Valley Intermediate School Assistant Principal Dr. Ryan Carper to support the purchase of a gaming console for the building’s School-wide Positive Program as well as its STEM Lab for video game coding.

Additionally, WAHS drama teacher Marie Fox was awarded $59,956 to support the reconstruction of the high school’s TV Productions course. Funds will be used to purchase updated, state-of-the-art equipment for the high school’s studio space to mirror industry standards to best prepare students leaning toward a career in

broadcast communication/journalism or a related field.

Grant dollars for the studio space were awarded from both the education foundation’s Annual Fund ($7,735) and from FCFP through Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donations ($52,221) received from C&N, First National Bank of PA, M&T Bank, and Woodlands Bank.

WASDEF is a recognized nonprofit affiliate of the school district. Led by a 20-member volunteer board of directors, the education foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on individual areas of interest in educational innovation, the arts, athletics and scholarships. For more information, visit www. wasdeducationfoundation.org.

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REAL ESTATE at ABSOLUTE AUCTION

We will be selling a 2 Story Frame Home at 12:00 noon. This property has 2 Deeded adjoining Lots to be sold as 1. The home has 4 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, sewing/ laundry room w/ hook ups, full attic, basement, 100 amp electric service w/ some upgrades [Square D Breaker Box ect] , City Water, On Lot septic system, Large 2 Bay Garage w/ Workshop area, & 2nd Floor Storage. To View this contact Auctioneer at 570-538-2227, Terms: $8,000.00 Down, balance in 45 Days, Property being sold As Is Condition, Buyers have right do any Hazard Assessment prior to auction at their own cost, All other terms made known day of sale.

ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE

Vintage Cast Iron Hubley Ladder Truck; West Branch Cedar Chest; Galvanized Tubs; “The Wagonaires” Band Sign; Green Handled Glass Mixer; Snyder County Special Deputy Sheriff Badge; Mahogany Desk; Plank Bottom Chairs; Local Wooden Yard Sticks; Christmas Decorations; Vintage 4 & 5 Blade Table Top Fans; Metal Coleman Cooler; CI Store Scale w/ Pan & Weights; Humpback Trunk; Violin [ as found] made by Geo. Rothermel, Sunbury 1931; Ladies Hats; Ladies Costume Jewelry; Blue Moon & Star Glassware; Copper Lustre Pitcher; Blue Opalescent Hobnail Pcs; Gold Rim China; Goods Potato Chip Can; TOYS: Marx Fighting Squadron Metal Doughboy Helmet; Various Games; CI Horse & Steamer[ As Is], CI Santa Bank, Tin Bumper Car; Marx Home defense Double Barrel Shotgun, Jesse Cornelius New Berlin, Pa. 3pc Iron & Brass Kitchen Tools; Small Wooden Modern Painted Chest; Vintage Zenith Radio; Wooden Childs Porch Swing; Maple Table & Chair Set; 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers; Sharples Cream Separator Tin Advertising Pin; Few Federal Eagle & Crest Buttons; GAR Encampment Pin; Kratzerville School Photos; Unique WW1 Framed Soldier Photo ; CI Store Scale w/ Weights; Kerosene Lamp; Federal Radio; John Deere Items; 6 Board German Blanket Chest w/ Red Paint; CI Girl w/ Lamb Still Bank; German Wooden & Wool Sheep; Mahogany Bedroom Suites; GE Deep Rinse Washer[ Like New], Whirlpool Electric Dryer[like New]; Wooden Butter Paddles; Selinsgrove Dairy Wall Thermometer; Wooden Masher; Metal Cream Can; Vintage Dovetailed But lers Desk & Chest of Drawers; Vintage Sea-Ho Swim Trunks; Mobil Oil Tin; Wooden “ Bridge Out “ Sign; Ice Saw; Galv. Coal Bucket; A.H.Mutchler –Middleburg, Pa. Ice Cream Jack; Carnival Glass Pcs; Milk Glass Hen on Nest; Pink Depression Glassware; Cast Iron Fry Pans[ Griswald Large Logo #11- 717 w/ Smoke Ring, Griswald #8 Small Logo-704, Wagner #3]; 2pc. Pyrex Mixing Bowls; 10pc Black Scottie Dog Glass Set; Flow Blue Cup & Saucer; Banded Mixing Crock Bowl; Mustache Cups; Green Handled Kitchen Tools; Pyrex Snowflake Bake Dishes; Drip-O-Lator Coffee Pot; PEANUT BUTTER GLASSES: [ Fairyland Orchid Cactus; Dogwood, Day Lily, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Sunflower, Aster, Holly, Primrose, Hybrid Tea Rose, Hibiscus, Pansy, Nasturtium, Dahlia , Poinsettia, Bell Flower, Iris, Columbine]; Quilts & Comforters

VINTAGE BOOKS & PAPER GOODS

1839 Brigade Inspectors Office Broadside; Local Pictures; New Berlin Reporter & New Berlin Weekly Press Newspapers; Middleburg Post Newspapers; 1815 Writing Book; Child in Casket Photo; Con gressional Globe 31st Congress Book; Biographical History Encyclopedia Vol. 1&2 of Juniata County; 1838 German History Book about George Washington; German Song Book; German Testament; Early Promissory Notes; Early Local Militia Muster & Company Records; 1896 Auction Clerking Records; Family Histories: [ Brouse, Leply, Leitzel, Kerr, Walter, Kline, Beaver, Longacre, Boyer, Aumiller]; Vin tage Photograph Albums

GUNS & COINS

Savage Model 99 .300 Savage Cal.w/ Round Counter; H. Pieper – Belgium .32cal Falling Block & Octagon Barrel Rifle, LC Smith 30in 12ga. Double Barrel Shotgun; New England Partner 3in 20ga. Single Shotgun; US Springfield Model 1898 Rifle; Savage Model 25 .22cal Octagon Barrel Rifle; Savage Model 6A .22cal. Semi Auto/ Bolt “Click Clack Gun”; O.F.Mossberg & Sons Model 183D (a).410 Ga. Single Barrel Bolt w/ Poly Choke; US Springfield 1903 Rifle; Pistols: H&R .32 Short cal. Top Break – 6 Shot Pistol, MAB Brevete Model D 7.65 Cal Pistol; [ Pistols Transferred at Middlecreek Shooting Supplies- Selinsgrove]; Hy-Score Air Rifle; Various Boxes Of Ammo; Ka-Bar Hunting Knife; Powder Horn signed H.A.Long- Port Royal; COINS: Silver Walking Liberty / Franklin/ Kennedy Halves, Wheat & Steel Pennies, Foreign Coins, Framed Coin Picture[ Flying Eagle Pennies/ Indian Head Pennies/ Silver Trade Dollar/ Columbian Exposition/

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Baking is a holiday tradition in many households. The aroma of freshly baked cakes, pies and cookies wafts through the air of many homes this time of year, and that makes the holiday season even more special. Cookies are a tradition passed down through the ages. In medieval Europe, small, spiced cookies were exchanged as treats, and people still bake and share gingerbread cookies today.

Cut cookies are some of the most

popular cookies to make during the holiday season. Some families may have their share of favorite cookie cutter shapes and dough recipes. Certain techniques can make holiday baking sessions easier and ensure consistent results.

Work on a lightly floured, cool surface, such as a cutting board or stone counter top. Never work on a warm surface, which can cause dough to spread and stick.

Roll out the dough between two sheets

of baking or parchment paper. Betty Crocker recommends a thickness of about 1⁄8 inch, unless noted in the recipe. This prevents the dough from sticking, and parchment enables you to easily transfer rolled-out dough to a refrigerator or elsewhere.

When rolling out dough, portion it out into a few smaller amounts to roll out more easily. This will also help it to chill more readily.

Cookies cut most easily when the dough is chilled. Refrigerate the dough for as long as possible, ideally an hour or more — even overnight.

The more chilled, the firmer the dough will be.

Rubber rolling pin rings that slip onto each side of the rolling pin can help ensure that the dough is being rolled out to a uniform thickness.

Dip cookie cutters into flour with each cut. Work from the center and move out to the edges when cutting out your designs. Try to maximize space and avoid scraps and rerolling.

Some expert bakers say that metal cookie cutters cut cleaner than plastic ones. Whichever cutter you use, cut the cookie by pressing straight down;

try not to twist or jiggle the cookie cutter when using it. Doughs with a high butter content can help, as the extra grease helps separate the dough from the cutters.

If cut cookies have gotten warmer, place them in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up again and then cook. This will guarantee the cookies will not spread or distort while baking. Extra steps may seem like they will take a lot of time. However, the extra effort and attention to detail will help produce cookies that win rave reviews.

Repasz Holiday Concert, 2022

By Joseph W. Smith III

he Repasz Band is back in full force!” declares conductor Jeff Dent.

Indeed, after various COVIDrelated struggles with membership, practice and performance going all the way back to the spring of 2020, the city’s 191-year-old ensemble will perform its regular holiday concert this year with a full complement of roughly 70 musicians.

The free performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on December 13th at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.

“What with past COVID experiences, and moving the band’s home from City Hall in Williamsport down to Montgomery, some members have been hesitant to play,” says Dent. “But now, are very happy to have them returning to our rehearsals and concerts.

“And,” he adds, “we are also excited to have nearly a dozen members returning after several years absence — or as new members performing their first formal concert with Repasz!”

As always, this year’s concert will open with “The Star-Spangled Banner” and close with the ensemble’s signature “Repasz Band March.”

In between those pieces, the band will perform a variety of marches and holiday songs, including several works with a Pennsylvania connection:

“The Eighth Candle,” which Dent calls “a prayer and dance celebrating Hanukkah,” was composed by PA resident Steve Reisteter for

his friend and fellow-musician Ron Demkee, long-time conductor of the Allentown Band.

“‘March Grandioso’ was written by another Pennsylvania composer — Roland Seitz,” adds Dent. And the concert likewise features an arrangement of “We Three Kings”; that carol was originally penned by John Henry Hopkins — rector of Williamsport’s Christ Episcopal Church, a historic 1841 edifice that still stands along West Fourth Street in the city.

The December 13th program also offers “And the Mountains Echoed Gloria,” which Dent describes as “a stunning concert fantasia using ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’ as its base melody.”

Assistant conductor Jessica Lewis will lead the band through that tune, as well as “Cantique de Noel,” which is Mannheim Steamroller’s arrangement of “O Holy Night.” Lewis will also conduct “We Three Kings” and the “Mountains” piece, as well as “Quality Plus March.”

Associate conductor Theo Lentz will take the baton for “Skater’s Waltz,” “Grandiso,” Alfred Reed’s “Christmas Intrada” and a sprightly bigband medley called “In the Christmas Mood.”

The program also includes “Froehliche Weinnachten” and a selection of tunes from Alan Silvestri’s score to “The Polar Express,” both led by Dent.

And then, just before concluding with “Repasz Band March,” the ensemble will break out “A Christmas Singalong,” which — as the title suggests — offers concertgoers a chance to sing along with numerous holiday standards. The concert is free and open to the public.

he Greatest!”

When people hear those words, most know, at least those thinking in an earthly realm and those over 40, that you’re talking about the iconic Muhammad Ali — three time (1964, 1974 & 1979) heavyweight boxing champion of the world!

Growing up, I actively followed Ali’s boxing exploits and enjoyed his poetic banter with announcer Howard Cosell. Ali passed away in 2016 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, and the world surely lost a oncein-a-lifetime athlete and personality. Luckily, we did not also lose the sights and sounds of this skilled, thoughtful, flamboyant, humorous, and poetic showman, thanks to Mike Madden, son of the late-great football player, Coach, and announcer John Madden. Mike has made it his passion to save and restore the Champ’s former Training camp, “Fighter’s Heaven,” located right in our backyard — only a 1.5-hour drive from Williamsport — at Deer Lake, PA, just off Route 61 near Orwigsburg. And what a wonderful job he has done.

Established in 1972, Muhammad trained for some of his biggest fights in this facility. “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974, and the “Thrilla in Manila” in 1975. I had driven Route 61 many times over the years and

knew the camp was somewhere nearby. Still, like so many opportunities, I was always too busy getting-on-with-gettingon-with-life to stop and enjoy what was right before me, and too often later in life to regret bypassing such places, with the thought, “I’ll stop next time.” But often, the next time just never comes.

Well, fate sent me another opportunity to go see The Greatest’s camp about three years ago when my sister was moving to Orwigsburg. She had asked me to help her move in. I got to her new place in plenty of time. My mom always said if you are not early, you’re late! Unfortunately, my sister does not often adhere to the same “mom” philosophy. So, in addition to getting there way too early, my sister called and said they were about two hours behind schedule. I thought, great, what to do for three hours in Orwigsburg? Wait — Ali’s training camp!

With the help of my trusty GPS, and admittedly stopping for a few in-person directions — I’m a man, but not afraid to admit when I’m lost — I finally found Sculps Hill Road, where the camp is nicely nestled about 1/2 mile up the mountain overlooking the town. With giddy anticipation, I proceeded up the somewhat steep incline, navigating a few hairpin curves until I leveled out on a flat

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section. To my right were a few cabin-like buildings; to my left, a number of smaller cabins nestled higher up in the terraced hillside.

My first thought was that my GPS had led me astray, that this could not be the right place, as the structures all had seen better days and looked like they were just waiting for the wrecking ball. No one was around to ask if I was in the right place.

To the left, there was a seemingly handlettered sign somewhat mockingly saying Welcome to Muhammad Ali’s Training Camp, and all around, “No Trespassing/ Keep Out signs!” My heart sank. The huge rocks that Ali had brought in for motivation were still there with the names, each hand-painted by his father, of greats

like Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazer, and Sonny Liston, just to name a few. Still, even these classic mementos were not enough to salve my disappointment. I went dejectedly to help my sister.

Flash forward three years when I read that someone had purchased the Camp and planned to restore it to the glory days of the Ali camp. A friend Bob — an Ali fan also battling Parkinson’s disease — and I quickly planned a road trip. Upon reaching the site, it was wonderfully apparent that the past three years had been well worth the wait. We were both thrilled seeing how obviously the Camp had been carefully transformed back to how it must

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have been when the great Ali had lived and trained there. There is no formal entrance, and you are left to explore the buildings on your own. We were lucky enough to be greeted by the camp maintenance man who told us he had been there during many of the Ali training camps. He proceeded to give us a quick exterior tour pointing out the various buildings and filling us in with some enlightening history of the place and the various people who had spent time there.

We learned that Ali had purchased the site after having been training on a local mink farm owned by his long-time business partner Gene Kilroy. Since that ring was outside, the weather presented some obvious difficulty to consistent training, so the Sculps Hill Road site was selected.

On the newly purchased site, Ali put four main buildings in the lower section of the camp: his personal cabin, a cookhouse/ kitchen, a place for his family to stay, and of course, the large structure that housed a full-size boxing ring where he trained/ sparred and utterly delighted the many fans that came to see him there. On the left were several small cabins on the adjacent hill where his training partners would stay when there to spar with the Champ. The cabin where Ali stayed during training camp is off to the far side of the complex and made of old railroad ties and is very rustic —no electricity, no heat except for

a wood burning stove and a beautiful mountain stone, open-hearth fireplace, a pump-faucet sink. In one corner sits a rope bed, the type where Ali slept, and two rocking chairs where he could relax and chat with visitors, the likes of Jim Brown and Dick Cavett — pictures of which are displayed inside the cabin. Next to the bed sits an old pair of boxing shoes that look almost like army boots, which Ali wore when he ran, claiming that when he took them off, his feet were much quicker — a trademark of his fighting style.

Outside the cabin is a large bell sitting high upon two posts with a rope hanging down, which Ali would ring every morning at 4:00 a.m. to signal to his sparring partners in the upper cabins to be down there by 4:30 a.m. to start running the local hills with the Champ!

Next is the Cookhouse/Dining area where cooks would prepare and feed Ali and all the fighters there to spar. All had to abide by the main cooks rules of “My Kytchen,” posted largely and conspicuously on the wall next to the main dining table, like “Don’t criticize the coffee as you may be old and weak yourself someday,” and “This is my kitchen, if you don’t believe it, start something,” just to name a few.

Next to the Cookhouse is a large, stacked pile of timber where Ali would hold court with the many visitors after meals. On the far side of the main area is a log cabin Ali’s

family stayed in while he was in camp. Across the road, near the small cabins that dot the hillside, is a tall white building that served as Muhammad’s Mosque, where he went to pray.

And then, of course, there is the largest building which contains the rebuilt spacious ring where Ali sparred and trained and entertained many a celebrity, newscaster, and anybody who wanted to watch him train — it was free to watch! Pictures of celebrities like Kris Kristofferson, the Jackson 5, Elvis, and many others adorn the walls. A video monitor replays the many great fights of the Champs, of course, narrated by the great announcer Howard Cosell. You literally feel like you are there, actually

watching the fights! Inside each building, there is an abundance of Ali photographs, news clippings, and videos of Ali speaking in his playful, funny, and poetic style. The painted rocks now have storyboards behind them — as sad to say — most youngsters today have no idea who fighters like Rocky Marciano, Sonny Liston, Larry Holmes, and many others were. Thanks to Mike Madden, those youngsters now have a place to go to learn about that past magical age of boxing, and old-school folks like myself can go to relive those glory days when “The Greatest,” for a special time, ruled the boxing ring world. Check it out at www.fightersheaven.com, but do plan a trip to see it in person — you will not be disappointed.

The Roving Sportsman… Reading By the Fireplace

By Jon Pries

Temperatures are slowly trending downward, the daylight hours get shorter with each passing day, and soon the landscape will be covered in a layer of white. Many of us will reduce our time out of doors and turn to inside activities as the onset of winter doldrums sets in. A great pastime for the months of “cabin fever” is to settle into the easy chair next to the fireplace with a good book about the sports we love. One of my favorite authors whose books I love to read and highly recommend is Steven Rinella.

Steven Rinella, who many of you will recognize as the host of the increasingly popular TV show “MeatEater,” has long been a favorite communicator of mine. On his show, he is articulate and portrays a very positive image of hunters, outdoorsmen, and conservationists. He is a hunter who advocates “fair chase” hunting and always includes as part of each TV episode the field care or cooking of whatever he is pursuing

at the time.

He shows continual respect for the animals that he hunts and thus presents a great example of what a responsible hunter should be. His writings are straightforward and are good examples of how we can share the ideas of hunting with our non-hunting friends — and even those who are anti-hunting — but perhaps, open-minded enough to listen. His books are both entertaining and extremely informative as well. Because he is such an outstanding ambassador for hunting, I am very happy to recommend any and all of his books.

In 2005, Steven Rinella penned the book “A Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine.” It was inspired by the famous French chef and author August Escoffier. It chronicled Rinella’s humorous and often adventure-filled quest to collect the ingredients for a forty-five-course feast that was presented in Escoffier’s book, Le Guide Culinaire, written in 1903. This book remains today as the greatest haute cuisine cookbook ever written. All of that may seem a bit dull and uninteresting, but trust me, it real-

ly is an enjoyable read.

Rinella’s next book, “American Buf falo — In Search of an Icon,” was published in 2008 after Steven won a lottery permit to hunt a wild buffalo in the Alaska wilderness. Despite the odds, Rinella managed to kill a buffalo and then raft the meat back to civili zation while being trailed by grizzly bears and suffering from hypothermia. “American Buffalo” is a narrative tale of Rinella’s hunt, but it also takes us across the continent in search of the buffalo’s past, present, and future.

Rinella is the perfect guide for a book

that combines outdoor adventure with a blend of facts and observations about history, biology, and the natural world.

Published in 2012, “Meat Eater — Adventures from the Life of an Ameri can Hunter” tells us of Rinella’s lifelong relationship with nature and hunting via the telling of ten hunting adven tures. They begin when he is an aspir ing mountain man at age ten and end as a thirty-seven-year-old Brooklyn father who hunts in the remotest cor ners of North America. Stories include fur trapping, fishing for steelhead, canoeing in search of mule deer, and

hunting the elusive Dall sheep in the mountains of Alaska.

Through each story, he reveals the role of the hunter in shaping Ameri ca, the ethics of killing, the responsi bilities that human predators have to their prey, and the disappearance of the hunter himself as Americans lose their connection with the way their food finds its way to their tables.

In 2015, Rinella wrote “The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game.” It is a two-vol ume set, with Volume One covering Big Game and Volume Two address

ing Small Game and Fowl. Each of these volumes discusses gear and the basics of hunting tactics and strategies for each of the species covered. Then, a complete “how-to” illustrates field care and butchering of each animal, with a final chapter on cooking methods and recipes to maximize the flavor of the outstanding table fare that they yield.

If you are looking for some great reading material to help you overcome this winter’s cabin fever, any of Steven Rinella’s books will do just that. They are all entertaining, and you might just learn a trick or two along the way!

The Cost of Enjoying Outdoor Activities

Like a lot of people, I enjoy outdoor activities, more specifically hunting and fishing, which I do on a year-round basis.

Like many others, I have accumulated a pretty good amount of outdoor gear over the years. I’ve never really sat down and tried to figure out how much I have invested in all that stuff, and I’m not sure I ever really want to do that. Chances are those of you reading this piece don’t want to know how much you have invested either, but I did get a little “reality check” the other day in the mail when I got my Bass Pro/Cabela’s 2022 Ice Fishing Catalog.

Now, I’ve been ice fishing since I was in high school, and I spent very little to get into the activity. I wore my old hunting clothes and boots, made ice fishing rods from old broken rods, and built an ice shanty from old plywood and a piece of scrap plastic — it worked, and I caught fish. Now, I have all the newer equipment these days, but when I went through the new catalog, I’ll admit that I got a bit of a rude awakening. Sure, ice fishing has become increasingly more popular, and no doubt producers and suppliers have stepped up to the plate providing all that

is needed, but the cost can be a little daunting.

For example, there is clothing made just for the ice-fishing crowd these days. It’s lightweight yet very warm and comfortable, and much of it even has floatation built right into the outfit — definitely a great improvement. When I looked at the catalog, I found you could get into one of these outfits for around $300 and higher. A good pair of boots — $200-$300, and don’t forget a $25 pair of ice cleats. Good wool boot socks are around $20, but you can go crazy and buy battery-heated wool socks for $50 and up.

Now that we are dressed for a day on the ice, we need at least one rod; the catalog showed some cheap rods and reels for around $25, but some of the better outfits were around $100, give or take twenty dollars either way. By the way, I would definitely suggest at least two outfits. My first ice fishing outfit was made from a piece of a wooden broom handle and a broken rod tip; an old spinning reel sufficed, and I still use it sometimes these days.

Certainly, some sort of portable, flip-up ice shelter is a nice addition to your ice fishing supplies. I have a double capacity,

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one for my wife and me, but another plus is the shelter built on a lightweight sled serves as a carryall container for all the gear you eventually accumulate. The catalog listed shelters from $400 to $800; granted, the more expensive ones offer more thermal protection.

Some additional gear that is needed, of course, is a drill to get to the fish. In the old days, I used a spud bar, but later I got a hand-operated ice auger; years later, that was replaced with a gas-operated auger, and now I would definitely recommend a battery-operated ice auger. Expect to pay at least $400-$500 and higher for that auger. Certainly, a portable ice fishing sonar unit or flasher is a great addition and may very likely put you on fish

quicker and more often, making your outing more successful. You can get into a decent flasher unit for $300-400, but you can also go crazy and spend close to $3,000 for an advanced sonar unit.

There are some other things you will need, like bait containers, a minnow bucket, ice strainer, and, oh yeah, lures, but I don’t have room to get into all of that here. I was thinking about adding all of this up and putting it at the end of the article, but I’m afraid to do that. My advice is if you want to get into ice fishing, go with somebody that already has all of the necessary equipment and probably extras. Don’t worry; if you decide you like it, you’ll end up with all that stuff too.

The four-day football feast served up by the Thanksgiving weekend provided some savory treats to snack upon. There were upsets; Michigan over Ohio State, South Carolina surprising Clemson, and Texas A&M sending Brian Kelley’s LSU troops back to the Bayou with a 38-23 loss that ended the team’s chances of an NCAA Final Four appearance. Locally, Sean Clifford capped his six-year run at Penn State with a Senior Day performance featuring a 19-24, 202-yard, four-touchdown effort that included a TD toss on his final pass at Beaver Stadium in the victory over Michigan State. On the high school level,

Canton’s Warriors continued their quest for a state title by crushing Northern Cambria 4213 at Mansion Park in Altoona.

But, for me, the most surprising thing I encountered during the holiday weekend came via the announcer’s comments while watching the Texas/Baylor game. While describing game action, the talking heads revealed how Texas star running back Bijan Robinson was making nearly $2 million this season, thanks to the new NIL (name-imagelikeness) compensation being doled out to college athletes.

For the casual fan or the uninformed, on July 1, 2021, state laws and a new NCAA

ruling took effect that, for the first time in the history of college athletics, student-athletes (if there is such a term anymore) can profit off their Name, Image, and Likeness. At the core, the NCAA has always been amateurism. But NIL has changed all of that, allowing student-athletes to receive financial compensation, which has brought seismic changes to college sports.

The new rule still prevents schools from paying players directly. College coaches cannot offer high school prospects money as a recruiting enticement, but the dam

has been broken. Players can now profit off endorsements, signing autographs, selling apparel, corporate partnerships, charitable appearances, teaching camps, and starting their own businesses, among other things. They can also hire professional service providers — agents if you will — for NIL activities.

For all too long, big-time universities were cashing in off the exploits of their ‘amateur athletes,’ and football coaches were compensated with multi-million-dollar contracts. In today’s world, it makes sense that those athletes receive more than their ‘scholarship’ provides. But the NIL, coupled with the Transfer Portal, now provides college athletes a yearly free agency that even the various professional leagues don’t have. If a college athlete doesn’t feel they

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are being treated fairly via playing time or compensation, they are free to bolt to another school offering more.

The NIL has created major ramifications in recruiting. One report has indicated a fivestar high school football recruit has signed a contract that collectively could pay him more than $8 million by his junior year of college. It is widely believed that Tennessee and QB commit Nico Iamaleava are the parties in question. The NIL deal has also led to multi-million market rates for blue-chip quarterback recruits.

The NIL cash register has been humming for Penn State’s gridiron standouts this season, thanks in part to Clifford’s founded marketing agency, Limitless NIL. It has been reported Clifford’s NIL activities have netted him $116,000.

According to the website On3, other Nittany Lion NIL recipients include:

– Sophomore wide receiver Parker Washington, $187,000.

– Sophomore wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, $87,000.

– Freshman running back Nick Singleton, $46,000.

– Senior safety Ji’Ayir Brown, $32,000.

– Junior safety Keaton Ellis, $31,000. That’s some nice spending money, but it may be considered chump change when stacked against the reported ten biggest NIL recipients in the college game. Reportedly, those players include Bryce Young, Alabama, $3.2 million; CJ Stroud, Ohio State, $2.5 million; Caleb Williams, USC, $2.4 million, Jaxon SmithNjiba, Ohio State, $1.7 million; Robinson, Texas, $1.7 million; Williams Anderson Jr., Alabama, $1.6 million; Kayshon Boutte, LSU,

$1.4 million; Jordan Addison, USC, $1.4 million; Brick Bowers, Georgia, $1.1 million; and Trevoyn Henderson, Ohio State, $922K.

Should you happen to be out there recruiting for old Alma Mater U., good luck attracting top talent if you’re competing against the top 10 NIL-receiving schools in the land. Those bastions of higher learning and football parlance that are receiving the highest average per player NIL valuation include Texas A&M, $85K; Michigan, $65K; Oklahoma, $64K; Georgia, $56K; Alabama, $52K; Clemson, $46K; Ohio State, $44K; Notre Dame, $34K, Utah, $29K; and Baylor, $16.5K.

While the exact future of the NIL is unknown, you can bet they won’t be able to ‘put Genie back in the bottle.’ The NCAA Board of Governors has announced that President Mark Emmert will be stepping down by June 2023 or sooner if his replacement is found.

In June 2020, the United States Supreme Court delivered a major blow to amateurism ruling the NCAA was violating antitrust laws by placing limits on the education-related benefits schools can provide to athletes. The decision made it known NCAA restrictions — including NIL activity — could face serious legal challenges in the future.

Without a doubt, college sports are extremely popular and likely will continue to be. But the NIL, transfer portal, recruiting competition, and over-zealous boosters are all combining to eliminate the once-held practice of cheering for the amateur athlete. They are likely to become an endangered species.

(Take time to reflect on the December 7 Pearl Harbor events)

Happy belated Thanksgiving to all of my family and friends. It is a wonderful time of year to simply hang out and veg. I am extremely blessed to have so many great chums. But I am very thankful for a few. They saved the day, and I consider them as my bearded brethren. I will get to them later.

I have mentioned that my father and I are building an addition. Well, consider this the next article of this three-ring circus. I am doing my best to chronicle the entire experience. There is never a dull moment with our project. My daily updates are a viral sensation. Our lack of progress and foolish mistakes are still trending. We are slowly getting there, but everyone is still questioning. The entire neigh borhood is outside watching. We had some delays with our permits. It also didn’t help that my friends are still super busy. My father was hoping to start sooner than later. But unfortu nately, we had to push everything to late September. My pops now lives in California. And he has been with us off and on since the beginning. He has

helped build a few homes in his day. Rough carpentry. But that was when he was much younger.

In the previous installments, I told you a few stories from our building process. Oh, it has been quite the adventure. The Spencer gals are slow ly losing their patience. We head to Lowes on a daily ba sis. Framing a wall with an upside-down door pushed us back even further. You can’t make it up. We are so bad. But we finally got things moving as we finally found our rhythm over the weekend. Everything was up, and it was now a solid but open struc ture. We didn’t have time to celebrate as snow and heavy rains were com ing. I made one last plea. My friends answered the bell, and they gave me a new appreciation for Thanksgiving.

I have made some new amazing friends while working with rocks. I deal directly with several Amish cab inet builders. They are a true joy, and there is one group in particular — the boys at S and J Woodworking in Mont gomery — are spectacular. I visit Sam and Jonas quite often. I now know ev eryone who works in their shop. They

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read the Webb Weekly, and they think I am famous. We compare notes and spend a lot of time in deep conversation. We share all kinds of great stories. Fishing and hunting mostly. Don’t let their looks fool you. I always pictured them sitting by a pond using an old can pole — negative folks. My friends have nicer setups than I do. The same goes for hunting. I often joke and say that we need to sign a deal with Netflix. I love hearing more and more about these guys with every visit. We have gotten to know each other quite well, and we even exchange fishing lures at Christmas. I tend to spoil their children. Every Amish kid needs something from the Mandolorian. My son Jensen has tagged along on many occasions. I enjoy watching him interact, and he, too, is an Amish whisperer. Jensen is so good with the toddlers. He has no problems playing tag or tractor with the youngsters. I wish more kids would get this opportunity. Maybe an Amish Day camp. That could really work. But let’s wait until I hear back from Hulu.

Our trusses have been in the yard since August. My father and I had absolutely no shot at doing this ourselves. We were extremely desperate. Jim had to get back to California soon. We were at a complete standstill. I reached out to Big Jake, who heads up S and J Inte-

riors. I explained the situation. He said that it was definitely a good possibility. Jake told me to reach out to the Bielers. Sam and Jonas also told me that they could probably make something happen. But we are all going hunting in the morning.

The guys showed up on the Monday after Thanksgiving. They put up our trusses and sheathed the roof in less than four hours. It was simply amazing. Jim and I stayed out of the way but offered our services. We exchanged some friendly banter. Big Jake was a hoot, and he is now Jensen’s favorite. I am still buzzing at what they accomplished. My father was there, and he was equally impressed. The conversations and interactions will last a lifetime. I will never forget. Working side by side with my Amish chums was a great experience. No, I wasn’t allowed to take any pictures.

My bearded friends are a true blessing. They constantly remind me to stay humble and keep things simple. They are such impressive and hard-working people. I love hearing more about their faith and traditions. And I also believe that the feeling is mutual. Great stuff, guys. Thank you, Jake, Sam, Jonas, Levi, Daniel Lee, and Melvin. I owe you twenty. I appreciate our friendship, and you boys saved Christmas. Cheers.

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EVENTS

YARD SALES

2nd Saturday SUPER SALES. Lycoming Mall Community Yard Sale, Saturday 12-10-22. Located Inside Lycoming Mall. 10:30am - 4pm.

MOVING SALE

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a special one day moving sale at 1766 McConnell Dr, Williamsport in Cameo Estates from 8:30am-2:30pm on December 10th, 2022. Snow Date ,the sale will be moved to December 9th, 2022 same hours. Lots of Christmas Décor items and more! Go to www.onlinetradingassistant.com for photos and more info. 169321

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a

Christmas

sale

gift items at 1226 N. Loyalsock Ave, Montoursville NEXT WEEK on December 17, 2022, from 8:30a to 2:30p. Snow date will be Friday December 16 same hours. Just beyond Walmart and right before the I-180 overpass! Nicholas Risotto Train Prints and more! Go to www. onlinetradingassistant.com for photos and more info. 169321

PUBLIC NOTICE

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CHURCH SERVICES

HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH 2898 Heshbon Rd., Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Road) Pastor Jane OʼBorski. Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 168277

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FIREWOOD

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For Immediate Hire

Transport Custom Designs, a custom enclosed trailer manufacturer located in Montoursville, Pa is looking for skilled laborers to help fulfill the number of custom trailers we currently have on order. Carpentry skills, basic electric & plumbing and operating a variety of hand tools would be an asset.

– Please stop in our office at –240 Streibeigh Lane, Montoursville, Pa. 17754 or reply online to: holly@transportcustomdesigns.com

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FIREARMS

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GOOD THINGS TO EAT

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Jersey Shore Area School District

The Jersey Shore Area School District has the following full-time opening:

Director of Technology

Scope: This position serves as support to the District. Expertise in network and network configurations, data and data processing, diagnosing and troubleshooting are essential. Requires knowledge in technology design, implementation and operations. Requires supervisory skills to manage a diverse technology environment. Requires excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, students, parents and vendors.

Certification: Minimum four-year college in computer/ data related area; demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and support all facets of data networking and information systems.

Qualifications: Background should include experience with many varieties of network hardware, servers (Windows), network cabling include fiber optics, data analysis and manipulation, SQL programming and VB Scripting. Should have working experience with Windows Server, Exchange, Microsoft Deployment tools, Apple OS & iOS, JAMF deployment tools.

All applications for the Director of Technology position must be submitted online at: https://jsasd.wufoo.com/ forms/jsasd-certificated-staff-application/ Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Application, certification. Act 34, 51, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for application is December 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BY GONE ANTIQUES

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EMPLOYMENT

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Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

Application packets will be accepted until positions are lled. If you have any questions, please call 570-398-2980 or email shenry@jsasd.org.

UPHOLSTERY, &

CARPET,

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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FARMING

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INSURANCE

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 866-924-2397. M11

CELL SERVICE

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/ yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-903-3048 . C11

TV / INTERNET

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the Most Local MLB Games! CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086. M11

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866590-5561. M11

INTERNET & WIFI STARTS at $49 Call us Today to Get Started. Find High Speed Internet with Fiber Optic Technology No Credit Check, No SSN Required. Call us Today! 866-396-0515. M11

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866479-1516. C11

HUGHESNET - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141. C11

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET if qualified. Govt. pgm for recipients of select pgrms incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/ one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-7583892. C11

LAWNCARE

ROBERTʼS LANDSCAPING -Fall Clean-up, Winter Snow Removal. Call 570-279-2012. 169334

REAL ESTATE

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT

TWO BEDROOM MOBILE HOME In Warrensville. Suitable For Mature Adults Or Seniors. No Smoking. No Pets. $450.00 A Month. 570-435-2031. 169340

APARTMENTS

HUGHESVILLE ONE BEDROOM First Floor Apartment. Major appliances included. $600/ month plus utilities. First monthʼs rent plus $600 security deposit. Call 570-772-9774. 168641

WILLIAMSPORT - GRACE STREET- RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT PAID IN FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS. NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 62 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. W/W CARPET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-735-3068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 169348

Williamsport - GRIER STREET MANOR - 1 BRM. APTS. AVAILABLE FOR ALL THOSE 55 YRS. OR OLDER WHO MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. W/W CARPET, A/C. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. CALL FOR APPLICATION AND INFORMATION. 1-800-735-3068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 169350

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570337-4994. 169184

VEHICLES

WILLIAMSPORT - LINN STREET MANOR - RENT SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH RENT FREE WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT PAID IN FULL FOR 1 BRM. APTS. W/ 2 APTS. DESIGNED TO ACCOM. NEEDS OF A WHEELCHAIR. RENT INCLUDES UTILITIES. MUST BE 62 YRS. OR OLDER & MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 8 ACCEPTED. FOR INFO. CALL 1-800-735-3068. OR 570322-2444. TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 169349

07ʼ BUICK LUCERNE. NICE CONDITION. 272-202-2133. 169347

VEHICLES WANTED

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 1-877-3270686 today! M11

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DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11

ATTENTION

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Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-5471040. 169185