Webb Weekly January 4, 2023

Facing 2023 Together

Happy New Year to everyone! Before I get to my thoughts for this week, a heartfelt thank you to everyone that helped in filling the Red Kettle in the front of the office and carried on the work of Dave Sechler. Together we raised $15,047.50 for The Salvation Army Williamsport and their great efforts locally. Wow, even more than I expected! I wish I could shake everybody’s hand and give them a hug of appreciation for the generosity.

It’s hard to believe we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Webb Weekly. I remember sitting down with my Father and discussing the project that became the Webb Weekly like it was yesterday. A lot has changed since we began the Webb Weekly. It’s even more beyond belief that it has been ten years since my Dad left us for a better place.

One thing that will never change is our commitment to provide the best publication possible for the local community. The good news about people, places, events, and activities that make our neck of Penns Woods so special.

Within my column, I always call it as I see it, just like my Father. I believe you would be hard-pressed to find a person that talks to more people or travels more miles in Lycoming County and its fringes than I

do. I try to always do it with a smile and have no problem asking a tough question no matter who I’m speaking with. And for all that know me, I talk to everyone just like my Father. I am always interested to know what’s going on around me and what you think. “We the People” know the truth about what’s really going on. My contact information is always available on page four, and you can talk to me about anything. I never expect or want you to agree with everything I say. I want to hear what you think, especially if you disagree or know something I don’t.

I try to answer every individual that reaches out to me personally. And no matter what you say to me, I will almost always respond as a gentleman. There have only been a few exceptions over the years. That has been when someone has attacked my family, or someone I consider family, in a troll, mole, or hater type way. Then you get what I’ve inherited from my Father and Pappy Maietta. I do my very best not to go there, but at that point, they have earned it.

My staff and I are proud of our publication that reaches over 58,000 homes and spills into four counties adjacent to us. We consider ourselves a partner with all the businesses that advertise within our pages. It is the responsibility of every employee I have, no matter their job title, to give our

clients their best each and every week. I have great people working with me that make this all possible. I am proud of the support of the local business community and the response they receive to advertising within the Webb Weekly. It is our job to be the best advertising medium anyone may choose. Whether it’s a classified ad or full-page ad, we are response driven with the same commitment.

In today’s world, analytics is to advertising as it is to baseball — a great way to cloud the water and lose games. I believe you use all information possible; however, at the end of the day, the most important thing is to win on the scoreboard or ring the cash register. That is truly how success should be judged.

I thank all who read the Webb Weekly, whether it is the hard copy or online. It is your readership and support of the local business community that advertises within our pages that make it all possible. Thank you for welcoming us into your home each week.

If you have anything you would like to see within our paper, please let me or Editor Steph know. Steph has been with the Webb family since before we even began the publication. I have watched her grow before my eyes, from working in the mailroom and doing clerical work to being the

editor of a direct mail publication with one of the largest distributions in the Mid-Atlantic Region. For those of you that think she’s my daughter, she is not. I like to think of her as my younger sister, however. Steph has put in a lot of time, sweat, and tears for the Webb family over the years. And anybody that knows my Father and I know that blood or marriage are not the only way to be considered part of the family.

The Webb Weekly is grounded in God, Family, Country, and Community. This commitment will never waiver. We will always thank and support the servicemen and women that have provided American freedom since the Revolutionary War. We will always thank and support law enforcement. Without a safe neighborhood and community to reside in, you cannot enjoy your freedom. We will always thank God for all our blessings, which should begin with the day at hand and the ability to choose all that is good through the acceptance of Jesus Christ.

It is up to all of us to give our best effort to make the most out of 2023. It begins with individual positivity and approach. It is accomplished through selflessness and togetherness. Simply put, we must love, look out for, and take care of each other. We must not allow anything to divide us, and our working for the good of our community. We must all come to the understanding the answer is never more legislation or governmental dependency.

God Bless America.

Jim Webb, Jr.

Founder

James Webb Sr. 1944-2012

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Happy New Year!

Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever. ~ Mark Twain

Imentioned last week that I wasn’t even ready for Christmas as I was writing my article, let alone New Year’s. You’ll be happy to know that I did, in fact pull off everything I needed to for Christmas, and I only had one gift arrive late. So now, here I sit, just a couple of days before the New Year contemplating what my goals and resolutions for 2023 should be. After much consideration, I have compiled my list. So, without further ado, my goals for the upcoming year:

– Take another, another shot at houseplants.

– Drink more water than coffee.

– Drink more water than whiskey.

– Drink more water than beer — I think I’m getting off track here.

– Take more naps.

– Watch more Urban Rescue Ranch on YouTube.

– Switch my username to “password” and my password to “username” to make each a lot harder for hackers to figure out.

– Eat more fruit... snacks.

– Visit the grocery store more often than restaurants, especially when free samples are being served.

– Squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the end and not the middle.

– Pet more cats and puppies.

– Be more assertive — if that’s OK with you guys?

– Exercise (my right to eat) more (tacos).

– Consider taking up a new hobby such as procrastination — ehhh maybe later.

– Believe in something, like for instance, “I believe I’ll have another drink.”

– Start following my list and stop letting Target decide what I need.

– Be more optimistic by keeping my cup half-full — with either vodka or whiskey.

– Finally, to accomplish all the goals of 2022, which I should have done in 2021, because I promised them in 2020 and planned them in 2019.

It’s amazing to me that we are just a couple of weeks shy of the 20th anniversary of the very first edition of Webb Weekly. I am so incredibly proud of everything that we have accomplished in the last 20 years! We’ll have more about that in just a couple of weeks!

I hope you all enjoyed your New Year’s, and that you are making plans for an amazing 2023. I hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year! And may all your problems last as long as your New Year’s Resolutions!

Steph Nordstrom

The Community Theater League Fun for the Whole Family

By Steph Nordstrom

The Community Theatre League (CTL) was founded in 1976. They had a vision of, “creating a true community-driven organization focused on making, promoting, and supporting the performing arts.” They hoped to encourage local participation, so it was decided that there would be no membership dues or annual meetings and that auditions would be open to anyone, whether or not they had previous performing experience. The organization is now made up predominantly of volunteers who help organize, direct, perform, market, sell, and work behind the scenes of numerous annual productions. They are considered a no-profit, 501 (C)(3) corporation.

In the beginning, the CTL operated out of various community auditoriums and parish halls, including Harmonia Hall, the Genetti ballroom, Annunciation Parish Center, Divine Providence Hospital Auditorium, and St. Boniface School auditorium. In 1979, the CTL leased a portion of the Trinity Episcopal Church’s Parish House. It then moved to the refurbished Kingdom Hall on Washington Boulevard in Williamsport, where it op-

erated for nearly 20 years.

In 1999, with the help and generosity of local donors to their capital campaign and a grant from the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation (now First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania), the CTL had the unique opportunity to become a long-term tenant of the new McDade Trade and Transit Centre building, part of a city revitalization project. The new building allowed the CTL to design the interior of its 3,800 square foot space, which houses a three-sided stage with 170 seats, and a lower level for prop and costume storage and additional rehearsal space. The current facility is equipped with state-ofthe-art lighting and sound systems and is available to rent for business seminars and meetings.

CTL now regularly produces anywhere from 10-12 plays or musicals throughout the year and hosts up to 10 special concert events. It also holds a variety of summer camps for students of all ages and organizes the annual Ray of Light Awards for high school music theatre and drama programs.

The CTL is led by, Seth Sponhouse, Executive Artistic Director; Michelle Trotz, Associate Director of Advance-

ment; Phill Haney, Technical Director; Brandy Aguirre, Director of Educational Programming; Kyle Huggins, Marketing Coordinator and Gerry Gold, Set Director.

At the CTL, participation is membership. Anyone who wants to join need only express interest! Whether you’re an actor, seamstress, musician, techie, or simply a lover of theatre, they welcome the donation of your time.

They are proud to continue the tradition of over 40 years of entertainment by and for the community.

The CTL’s 46th season has and continues to be jam-packed with some amazing productions. So far, they have performed “Newsies: The Musical,” “Cabaret,” “Clue on Stage,” and for the holiday season, “Miracle on 34th Street.” Still on the playbill are “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Shrek: The Musical,” and “Grease.”

There is however another show coming up this weekend that is pretty special.

Sprouts Theater for Children

The ‘Sprouts’ program and the CTL for the little set. These are productions performed for and by kids in our community. On January 6th-8th, the CTL’s Sprout series will present “Rikki Tikki Tavi.” This production is adapted by Susan Carle and based on the story by Rudyard Kipling. “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is a short story in the 1894 anthology The Jun-

gle Book about adventures of a valiant young Indian grey mongoose.

A mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (from his chattering vocalizations) becomes the pet of an English family residing in India after they save him from drowning. He becomes friendly with some of the other creatures inhabiting their garden and is warned of the cobras Nag and Nagaina, who are angered by the human family’s presence in their territory and fear Rikki as a threat. That same day, a young dust brown snake named Karait threatens to bite the child of the family. This sight infuriates Rikki into challenging it unaware the smaller snake is as venomous as a cobra and faster. Despite the risk, Rikki emerges victorious and kills the snake, saving the child.

The CTL’s production features almost two dozen local kids ready to take the stage.

I have seen several productions at the CTL over the years, and they are always killer shows. We are very lucky to have such an amazing theater company in our city, and the talent locally is impressive.

“Rikki Tikki Tavi” takes the stage January 6th, and 7th at 7:30 p.m., and January 8th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students. Tickets are available at the CTL Box Office, 100 West 3rd St., in downtown Williamsport, or online at www.ctlshows. com.

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Veteran Barber Operated Different Drive-In Shop

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

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owntown Barber Shop, Park Inside.”

That’s the legend inside an unusual barber shop at 241 William Street in downtown Williamsport — unusual for two reasons: Customers can actually park their cars inside. (2) the barber is a man who retired two years ago after 50 years in the trade.

John Harvey Richey, 70, of 213 Chatham Street, was a barber in Muncy from 1907 to March 1957. Then he moved with his wife, Kathryn to St. Petersburg, Florida. Soon the peppy man got tired “of just sitting around.”

About the time Mr. Ritchey was tired of loafing, Charles W. Moore of RD. 2, Cogan Station, a Lycoming Hotel barber, who also runs the hotel parking garage at 241 William Street, was advertising for a barber to open a new shop in the garage building.

Mr. Ritchey’s son John, a barber in Harrisburg, saw the advertisement. He formerly worked as a barber at the Lycoming Hotel with Mr. Moore. John told Mr.

Moore he believed his father would open the shop since he was anxious to go to work again.

Five months ago, Mr. Ritchey ended his retirement and opened the new shop for Mr. Moore. Since then, business has been steadily improving. Customers can park free in the garage part of the building, a service found in few other barber shops.

Mr. Ritchey runs the four-chair, TV equipped shop from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., when Mr. Moore arrives from the Lycoming Hotel to take over until 9 p.m.

The current price of $1 for a haircut and 70 cents for a shave are a bit higher than when Mr. Ritchey started out in Muncy in 1907.

“Back then, all we charged was 25 cents for a haircut and 15 cents for a shave,” he recalls.

A week from today Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey will observe their 50th anniversary with an open house at their home on Chatham Street. In addition to their son, they have six girls, all living, and 28 grandchildren.

Born in May 1887 at Liberty, Mr. Ritchey is in good health and looks 10 years younger than his actual age.

OBITUARIES

Bonnie J. Bower (aka “Meem”), 75, of Hughesville

Thomas J. Petros, 48, of South Williamsport

Alexander T. “Alex” Keeler, 37

Patricia Irene Kern, 57, of Lock Haven

Doris F. Fritz, 90, of Muncy

Evelyn L. Eisenhower, 96, of Mill Hall

Joseph P. Terpolilli, 68, of Watsontown

Ronald George Fenton, 77, of Lock Haven

Rev. James Henry Fladland, 69, of Watsontown

Dulcinea Maurer Eck, 89, of Danville

Bryan S. Reamer, 42, of Bloomsburg

Glenn Luther Stover, Sr., 85, of DuBois

Daniel J. Fisher, Sr., 55, of New Columbia

Sue Fluke, 78, of Cogan Station

Joyce Ousley, 60, of Williamsport

Daniel B. Goldsmith, 74, of Lock Haven

Thomas G. Ecker, 72, of Montoursville

Betty L. Heckel, 97, of Lock Haven

Gerald W. “Jerry” Alexander, 75, of New Columbia

Rev. Charles R. Moyer, 89, of Loyalsock Twp.

Alice M. Summerson, 65, of Rote

Ronald F. Aunkst, 74, of Hughesville

Helen L. Dincher, 88, of Williamsport

Raymond J. Hartman, 81, of Williamsport

Caroline A. (Novinger) Hamilton, 70, of Williamsport

John “Jack” C. Phillips, Sr., 90, of Hughesville

Sara A. Reichert, 84, of Lock Haven

Caroline M. Welch, 89, of Cogan Station

~ Week of ~ December 26th - December 30th UPDATED DAILY FULL OBITUARIES webbweekly.com

Reflections

Reflections

Williamsport Was Once a Major Leather Tanning Center

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

One of the consequences of the Williamsport area being the “Lumber Capital of the World” was that many industries allied to lumber also took hold here. One of the most important was the leather tanning industry.

The leather tanning industry arose because tree bark at one time was necessary for the tanning of leather, and there was, of course, an ample supply of tree bark in this area.

There were tanneries located all over Lycoming County in places such as Jersey Shore, Ralston, Hughesville, Upper Fairfield Township, Proctor, Muncy, and of course, Williamsport.

According to C. Daniel Little in the October 1966 issue of Now and Then, a publication of the Muncy Historical Society, the tanning industry appeared in the Susquehanna Valley shortly before 1800. It employed hundreds, if not thousands, of people and also created towns. It was a hard life for workers who toiled in it.

Thomas Updegraff established the first tannery in Williamsport around 1800 in the area near the present-day Market Square.

Other tanneries were also established in Williamsport, but the most important and most enduring were those established by the Mosser family.

J.K Mosser established his tannery in 1876; by the time his plant in Newberry reached its full capacity, it covered 14 acres and had an annual output of more than 100,000 finished hides. It had 365 vats and more than 275 employees.

In 1914 the company was acquired by the Armour Leather Company and operated until the mid-1960s. It became the world’s largest cut sole factory.

Joseph H. Mosser came from Clearfield County and was a relative of J.K. Mosser. According to a 1951 Grit article, he came to Williamsport in 1916 to work at J.K. Mosser/Armour Leather as a plant superintendent.

In the autumn of 1934, Joseph H.

TANNING on Page 14

January 9

Hamloaf with pineapple slice, warm beets, sweet potatoes, oatmeal applesauce cake

Lighter Fare

Minestrone soup, turkey and Swiss wrap with lettuce leaf, creamy coleslaw, cinnamon apples

January 16

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January 10

Chicken Divan over noodles, lemon pepper broccoli, carrot coins, baked custard

Lighter Fare

Chicken craisin salad with whole wheat bread, carrot and raisin salad, tropical fruit salad

January 17

Mexican taco bowl, Spanish beans, tortilla chips, romaine with taco sauce

Lighter Fare

Buffalo chicken wrap with blue cheese, macaroni salad, celery sticks, fresh orange

January 11

Franks and beans, molasses baked beans, cheesy cauliflower, macaroni salad

Lighter Fare Ham salad with croissant, pickled beet salad, Mandarin oranges, sugar cookies

January 18

Chicken BBQ with hamburger roll, sliced cinnamon apples, carrots & cauliflower, baked custard

Lighter Fare

Chicken salad with wrap, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges

January 12

Sausage gravy, fresh dropped biscuit, creamed peas, pepper slaw

Lighter Fare

Chicken cobb salad with blue cheese dressing, pasta salad, fresh apple

January 19

Lemon pepper and fennel seasoned pork loin, molasses baked beans, cheesy cauliflower, macaroni salad

Lighter Fare

Minestrone soup, bacon, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bread, apple sauce, pepper slaw, vanilla ice cream

January 13

Meatball sub with hoagie roll, creamy pesto rotini, carrot coins, fresh orange

Lighter Fare

Fresh spinach with breaded chicken strips and bacon dressing, three bean salad, fresh apple, dinner roll

January 20

Pepper steak cubes with Asian sauce, white rice, garlic broccoli, apple sauce

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

TANNING

Mosser took over the Krouse Leather Company located at the rear of 510 Fifth Avenue. He formed the J.H. Mosser Leather Company, which operated at that location until about 1965, shortly after Mosser’s death in 1964.

What was manufactured at the three-story Mosser facility on Fifth Avenue was described as “whole leather and diversified leather specialties.”

Among the items they manufactured were sheaths for various-sized knives,

axes, folding machetes, pistol holsters, straps for roller and ice skates, pockets for pool tables, and any number of other leather items.

Mosser products were sold in about 75 percent of the U.S., predominately east of the Mississippi River.

At the height of its operation J.H. Mosser turned out 50,000 to 75,000 knife sheaths per week.

The 1951 Grit article described the manufacturing process at the Mosser plant. The leather hides were washed

and thoroughly cleaned, and a fat liquor was added to them, converting them to soft and flexible strap leather. After being dried out, they were pounded and smoothed by presses. If they were to be used for various leather products at the plant, they were cut out on machines with dies. Mosser’s had 14 machines to cut out different patterns, using thousands of different dies. Later they were sewed, riveted, and creased together on various machines and then inspected before shipment.

Very little leather was wasted; even

small pieces were used for straps and tiny loops. At its height of operation, J.H. Mosser employed between 85 and 110 persons, producing a yearly payroll of between $200,000 and $250,000.

Today’s leather companies are much more automated, and the number of tanneries is just a fraction of what it once was across not only this region but across the country.

After J.H. Mosser’s went out of business, the Rall Company had a warehouse at that location, and this warehouse was destroyed by fire in the early 1970s.

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Renewed Day by Day

One morning I was looking for fossils in Grafius Run while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Why? Well, Grafius Run flows through our backyard, and after a good rain, it always churns up fossils. I enjoy looking for them, and over the years, I have accumulated a nice collection. After being bent over for a while, I stood up to stretch and found myself eye-to-eye with two newborn fawns. They didn’t seem concerned, or in a hurry to leave, so I started taking pictures.

Those little fawns were wide-eyed with curiosity. There was no fear in them at all. I whispered to them, and they actually got closer until they were within arm’s reach. This went on for a few minutes before they turned and quietly disappeared into the long grass. It was an amazing, almost sacred, experience.

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We fight valiantly to stay young, but old wins — always have and always will.

It wasn’t meant to be that way. Old is an intruder. Old came with sin — and it has been our story for so long that we accept old as natural. We even think God is old, but we couldn’t be more wrong. God is not old; He is new and young, always and forever. Old belongs to us. Old is the lingering scar of sin. Old does not touch heaven.

Jesus described heaven as the place where everything is always new. See Matthew 6:19-21. God described Himself to Moses only in the present tense, “I AM that I AM.” See Exodus 3:14. It must break the heart of God—the Always New and Ageless One—to watch His children grow old in sin.

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Nothing catches our attention quite like something new. For me, newborn anything tops the list—babies, kittens, puppies, peeps, fawns. They remind us of what life was like before attack, hurt, and failure left behind the scars of bitterness, regret, and fear.

Life on planet earth causes us to grow old. Wrinkles crease our faces, and gravity pulls our heads and shoulders downward.

G. K. Chesterton pondered the mystery of God’s perpetual newness. He wrote, “Because children have abounding vitality — they want things repeated — they always say, ‘Do it again’; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to rejoice in repetition. But perhaps God is strong enough to rejoice in repetition. It is possible that God says every morning, ‘Do it again’ to the sun, and every evening, ‘Do it again’ to the moon. It may not be auto-

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matic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately but has never gotten tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we. The repetition in Nature may not be a mere recurrence; it may be an unending and always new theatrical encore.” Our God is eternally new. His compassions are new every morning. It is so difficult for us aging ones to comprehend the perpetual newness of God’s love, mercy, and grace. We tire of ourselves, our antagonists, our failures, and our fears. We become depleted, disenchanted, cynical, skeptical, sad, and bitter. We grow old on the inside.

Paul wrote, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” II Corinthians 4:16-18.

God said to Joshua, “You are now very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over.” Joshua 13:1. Outward oldness doesn’t matter—what matters to God is inward newness and vitality. Jesus said we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. On the inside, we must be new and innocent and wide-eyed and vulnerable and eager. But how? Like anything else worth hav-

ing, being renewed day by day requires discipline. We must tap fully into God’s mercy and grace and hope — and we must be willing to pass mercy and grace and hope to others. The constant flow of God’s goodness, both in and out, keeps us fresh and new on the inside.

Another year has passed. On the outside, we are getting older, but on the inside, God’s goodness is renewing us day by day! There is more ground to conquer! More mercy and grace and hope to receive and give. My dear friends, if we are willing to freely receive and give goodness, there is always more and more — an unending supply. That’s how it is with God.

Today the calendar is new—and by God’s grace—so are we. Father, let it be so. Do it again, and again and again—never let our hearts grow old. Renew us day by day. Let it be so today and tomorrow and every day ‘till heaven. Amen.

Make New Year’s Resolutions a Family Affair

By Sunkesula Sagar, D.O. UPMC Primary Care

New Year’s resolutions can be helpful for developing healthy habits, and habits are easier to stick to if you’re not in it alone. Why not try resolutions the whole family can be involved with? They can be excellent motivators for parents trying to start their kids on some healthier habits and are a great opportunity for bonding. When you start to think about creating these resolutions, it is important to not push your goals on the whole family. Make choosing these resolutions a family affair — it will only work if every family member feels invested in the goal.

Here are 10 ideas to help get you and your family started with creating new, healthier habits in 2023:

Limit Screen Time – Parents are usually just as guilty as their kids for walking around looking at their phones and other devices. Most cell phones have a screen-time tracker, or you can use one of many apps available to track and limit the amount of time you spend on your screen. Don’t forget other devices as well like televisions and tablets. Look at your current usage and establish limits to reduce dependence on screens. Consider replacing screen time with fun family activities such as board games, art projects, or reading time.

Don’t Sleep with Your Phone – According to recent surveys, 65.7% of Americans ad-

mit to sleeping with their phone at night and 65.6% of people say they check their phones up to 160x a day, that’s once every nine minutes. We can all make excuses as to why we always need our phone by our sides — it is our alarm clock, we read before bed on it, and it is our only phone for emergencies — but that constant need to be connected can affect your physical and mental health, especially sleep. The bedroom is for sleeping and having your phone nearby can interrupt healthy sleep. If you must have it in your room, plug it in across the room, not within arm’s reach, and consider your devices “do not disturb” function during certain hours of the day.

Avoid Texting and Using Your Phone in the Car – We all know it isn’t safe to text and drive, but just using the cell phone in the car can be a distraction for everyone. Use the time in the car to concentrate on the road or talk to your kids in the back seat. Drive time can also be a bonding time for the whole family.

Exercise Together – Exercising together gets everyone up and moving. According to the Center for Disease Control, 30% of adults in Pennsylvania are obese, and nationally one in five children are considered obese. Obesity, especially in children and adolescents, can have lasting effects on health. One of the simplest ways we can fight obesity is to be more active. Try a family exercise plan. Local gyms and studios offer a wide range of classes, and many activities are available on the internet so you can easily create an exercise class right in

your living room. Not a gym family? Go for a bike ride, walk, or hike, or start a family sport league with other families and friends. Try something new and work up a sweat and potentially some laughs.

Eat Dinner Together – Eating together means sitting at the same table together, not just eating at the same time. Eating dinner together is important for many reasons. Not only is this precious family time spent together, you also have the opportunity to promote healthy eating habits. Since you are planning a family meal, now is the time to add more fruits and vegetables to the menu. Try a plant-based meal one night a week to show your family that vegetables can be a tasty menu option.

Eliminate Soda – A 12-ounce can of soda contains approximately 40 grams of sugar — equivalent to 10 teaspoons. Soda is loaded with sugar and provides no nutritional value. While it’s okay as a treat occasionally, habitual drinking increases your risk for obesity, high blood sugar, and developing diabetes. Switch out your sugary drinks for water. Not into plain water? Consider adding fresh fruit to your water for natural flavoring – or try seltzer water which can give you the fun bubbles found in soda. Switching regular soda to diet can make you hungrier and it is not considered a healthy alternative, so it best to avoid any kind of soda.

Limit Fast Food – Sometimes your lifestyle demands a quick meal. As you run from basketball practice to band concerts, you just need to get food in your stomach. The key is to limit the amount of fast food your family consumes. Put a limit on how often you hit the drive-thru, and plan when possible to have healthy snacks or portable meals perfect for

on-the-go.

Start a Weekly Family Night – Family time should be quality time — time that you spend building memories which your kids will carry with them throughout life. Whether you plan a movie night, game night, a simple craft you can all enjoy, or a quiet reading hour, it is important to have planned family time. Cherish the time you have together and make sure to incorporate some laughter.

Volunteer as a Family – Teaching your children the importance of giving back should start at a young age. Most communities have families in need of support and services. Check with local churches, community organizations, or at the local hospital — there may be an event you can make even more special by lending a hand.

Start a Gratitude Jar – It is easy to get caught up in complaining about what is wrong in life, but we all have something we can be grateful for every day. Start a gratitude jar. Grab a container from the cupboard and some small sheets of paper. Have every family member write something they are grateful for every week and read them back at the end of the month, year, or whenever your family may not be feeling so grateful.

New Year’s resolutions are a great way not only to let your children participate in an annual tradition, but it can spark a conversation that gets the whole family on a path to having a healthier and happier new year.

Sunkesula Sagar, D.O., is with UPMC Primary Care and sees patients at Family Medicine at Montoursville, 900 Plaza Dr., Montoursville. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sagar, call 570-368-3321. For more information, visit UPMC.com/PrimaryCareNCPA.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. is damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood ow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to the lack of nutrient ow.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die”

Figure 1: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

Treatment at Twin Hills can include light therapy. The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.

• A ermal Image Scan to see your nerve damage

• An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being, where we will listen ...really listen…to the details of your case.

• A complete neuromuscular examination.

• Where indicated, a full set of specialized x-rays

• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray ndings so we can start mapping out your plan to minimize your neuropathy symptoms.

• Your rst treatment to help bring you relief!

Little Winnie is eight months old. Born to a feral mother, her mother raised Winnie and her sister, Mary, at the SPCA until they were old enough to live in a foster home. Now the girls are ready for adoption.

Darcy is an eight-month-old bundle of joy. He is busy growing and learning about the world. His curiosity is hilarious to observe. If you are looking for a jolly friend to light up your New Year this year and beyond, Darcy could be your man.

ll of us at Webb Weekly would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Salvation Army Red Kettle. We started this campaign in memory of Dave Sechler as a reminder of all the work that he did for the Salvation Army Williamsport. This year, with the help and generosity of all of you, together we raised $15,047.50. What a fantastic way to end the year!

Thank you again to everyone who donated to our Kettle. We will never cease to be amazed by your generosity and willingness to help our community.

Pictured are Jaimie Hoover, Webb Weekly Classified Sale Rep; Laura Templeton, Public Relations and Resource Development Director for the Salvation Army Williamsport; and Webb Weekly Publisher Jim Webb.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Free Six Week Speech Class

What: Participants will practice public speaking and learn how to write and deliver a speech. Register by emailing Phil Buehrer at prbuehrer@aol.com or Donna Miller at donnajmiller252@gmail.com or call 570-326-6801.

When: January 25-March 1st, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant Banquet Room at 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

EVENTS

Dinner

What: Roast beef with sides or beer battered or broiled fish with sides.

When: January 6th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: VFW, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown.

Pizza and Wings

What: Pizza and wings.

When: January 13th,from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: VFW, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown.

Dinner

What: Seafood platter with sides or beer battered or broiled fish with sides.

When: January 20th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: VFW, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown.

What: Ribeye steak with sides or beer battered or broiled fish with sides.

When: January 27th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: VFW, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown.

Post Breakfast

What: The Milton American Legion, Post 71, will begin serving breakfast for $9 per person with a large menu available. Please call 570-742-4236 ahead if you are part of a large group so we can be ready for you.

When: First and third Sunday of the month. Breakfast is open to the public from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: Milton American Legion, Post 71, 401 N. Front St., Milton.

CHURCH EVENTS

Cash Club

What: Saint Ann Catholic Church Cash Club ticket sales, $100 per ticket for a chance to win $1,000 per week for 52 weeks.

When: Drawings will begin on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Once we sell 700 tickets (Currently at 474 sold as of 12/9/22).

Where: Call to get your tickets 570-322-5935.

Christmas

at the Organ

What: Epiphany service with organ music followed by members of the Williamsport Chapter, American Guild of Organists.

When: Friday, January 6th. Epiphany service at 6:30 p.m., organ music at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 844 West Fourth St., Williamsport.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. Sermon Title: What is the Difference Between the Gospel Jesus Preached and the One we Preach? Pt. 3. Various texts. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, January 8th. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

Williamsport.

Messiah Sing-Along

What: Williamsport Music Club presents a Messiah SingAlong, with soloists and chamber orchestra. Kent Weaver, conductor. $15 Adult, Students $5 donations at the door to help establish an endowment for the PFMC Jr. Festivals Competition Awards.

When: Sunday, January 8th, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Where: Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St. Williamsport.

MEETINGS

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

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

GriefShare Support Group

What: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church at 570-546-8030 for the most current schedule.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Don Hess

What: It’s About Time: Songs and Poems.

When: Friday January 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea, 901 West Fourth St., Williamsport.

Ballroom Dance Classes

What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570-220-4806.

When: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in

Hoopla Expands Access to Brown Library Patrons

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has announced that Hoopla digital is now offering expanded access for Brown Library patrons.

Those who use the online service can take advantage of two great new collections: MasterClass and Great Courses.

The MasterClass collection includes Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling, and Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication, among many others. The Great Courses Library Collection features more than 300 in-depth educational courses in a broad range of topics, taught by world-class instructors, and curated specifically for libraries and their patrons

“This is the only library app with MasterClass content, so we are excited help our patrons learn from the world’s best,” said Dana Brigandi, Development, Marketing and Programming Director at Brown Library. “This collection is incredible, as are the Great Courses classes taught by award-winning experts and professors.”

James V. Brown Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS

device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. All you need is your library card number and four-digit PIN to get started.

The Brown Library supports the PA Forward statewide initiative, which believes that when Pennsylvania residents improve their command of five types of literacy – basic, information, civic and social, health and financial – they can achieve greater success as students, parents, employees, consumers, as citizens. Libraries are community centers of information, technology and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens.

The James V. Brown Library is open for browsing and holds pick up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To place a hold, visit www.jvbrown.edu or call 570326-0536 during the library’s operating hours. The library also is open for public computer usage and for services such as printing, faxing, copying and scanning. Walk-in passport services are available.

Jan 6th Chicken & Waffles Dinner $12.00

Jan 23rd Beef Taco Dinner

$12.00

Jan 27th BBQ Pork Loin Dinner $12.00

Feb 3rd Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Veggie Dinner .......... $12.00

Food can be sit down, or take out for additional fee.

Jan 6th Leo and Family Traditions Band 8 till 11 pm

Jan 13th Pepper Street Band .................................... 8 till 11 pm

Jan 27th Lucky Afternoon Band 8 till 11 pm

TUE.

THU.

$ 8.00: 4:00-7:00pm

Bar Bingo Jackpot: starts at 7:00pm Cash prize and a chance at the Jackpot

Cheese Steak Night: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Fish Dinner (Broiled or Baked) – $12.00: 4:00pm-7:00pm FRI.

JUST WINGING IT

Band or DJ every other Friday Night. Drink Specials served by the Bartender

New Year, New You

Ahhh, here we are, another new year. How long will it take me to write 2023 instead of 2022? I’m thinking not long since my one job consists of me printing off fuel tickets for our customers. I’ll have to get with the program real quick, like this year! 2023. 2023. 2023, Andrea. You got this!

Why does a new year feel so refreshing? Like we can conquer anything!? Cabinets get organized, closets get cleaned out, the attic/garage gets a good purge, and getting rid of old books and magazines. Then there are things like drinking more water, getting more sleep, and the big one, losing weight. Something about January makes the gyms extra full this time of year.

I think it’s great that people want to jump into health and fitness for the new year! But, why can’t we stick with it like it’s January every month? By April, people are fading out of sticking with it and are back to eating their normal way. Oh, let’s do some crazy diet for three months, lose 20 lbs., then gain it all back by December. Never eating a carb, cutting sugar completely out, or starving yourselves. Guys, I’m telling you this is not the way to do it. Of course, it works, but it is NOT sustainable. It’s been over four years since I decided

I was going to lose weight, and it wasn’t January. It was right after my thirty-second birthday in August. I had tried losing weight year after year. I always felt hungry, but I would lose 20-25 lbs. in two to three months, then turn around and gain it all back and then some. It was a vicious cycle until I reached a size 24 pants and was absolutely disgusted with myself. I had no guidance other than me knowing something had to change. I decided I was just going to start small instead of going all in and cutting everything out at once. One small bad habit I changed at a time until it started to snowball. Week after week, month after month, I was losing. Never felt hungry or deprived. “I can do it like this!” I thought.

I had hit 15 pounds, then 20 pounds, then 30 pounds, but it just took longer. I was on fire! I’m not throwing my momma under the bus or anything, but when I hit 30 pounds, I was so excited. Mom was excited too, but had seen me lose weight before; then, I plummeted back into my old ways. I knew she thought I was going to gain it back. Which I don’t blame her. This is the game I played for years, but I told her “This time was different.”

I had a whole new thought process, plus

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I never felt hungry or deprived. I still was eating things I loved in moderation. It didn’t feel like a diet, so it had to work. My parents never once told me that I needed to lose weight or that they were disappointed in me. Neither did my husband. It was just me feeling absolutely ashamed of how badly I let myself go — eating what I wanted and when I wanted it 24/7. Let’s fast forward to four years and five months later. I lost over sixty pounds. I went from a size 24 to a size 14!

I have kept that off and fluctuated between sixty to sixty-six pounds this past year. I’ve been wanting to hit that seventy so badly, but I have pretty much just maintained it in 2022. I tell myself I’ll get there when I get there. I have kept it off, which is something to be so proud of. Maintaining is harder than losing it! I kept a pair of my old pants, just so I have them to look back on. On days I feel like I haven’t progressed, I just look at them, and it reminds me how far I’ve come and how many new wonderful habits I’ve made for myself.

Last year I went to school to be a fitness and nutrition coach. I started taking on clients in July, and let me tell you — it has been so rewarding! I have not only helped people lose weight but have made wonderful new friends in the process. I’m teaching my clients how to lose weight without cutting things out.

Take my client, Cindi Solarek, for example. She gave me permission to use

her name. I wasn’t going to, but she said she didn’t mind at all. This woman is just remarkable! She started with me in the middle of July and is sixty years old. She has lost 29.6 pounds in 24 weeks!! This was with very little exercise, but a high step count. This was seeing her weekly checkin still consisting of pizza, subs, going out to eat, desserts, and lots of camping food like hot dogs, s’mores, and ice cream. I always make sure, as her coach, she never feels hungry or deprived, but she gets lots of protein, fruits, and veggies throughout the day too! Even through helping raise her grandson, losing her brother-in-law and father, and helping with her momma, each week, she continued to show me that she was in it to win it. She NEVER had an excuse. I couldn’t be more proud of her!

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don’t have to cut out things you love. It’s everything in moderation, and I can teach you. If you are looking to get healthy this year, just email me. I would love to take you on and teach you a new lifestyle. I have 3, 6, 9 & 12-month full programs; you save the longer you sign up for. But now I have a simple monthly “Accountability Program” also. It comes with the basics to start but will help get you on the right track to fit your budget. I want to be able to help as many as I can. If I can do it, you can do it! Come join my team! Email me at lifestylefitnesscoach@ yahoo.com.

Learn to eat delicious things like a Reese Peanut Butter Cup Shake that is 100%

guilt free! Find me also on Instagram @ andreascountryhomecooknfitness for daily stories and shares on food, fitness, and family!

Reese’s Cup Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk

• 1 Tbsp PB2

• 1 tsp cocoa powder

• 1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder (I use Ladyboss)

• Ice

Directions: Blend in a mixer, top with a few sprays of Reddi Whip, and top with a Reese’s Thin. Enjoy!

County Hall Corner: Hats Off to Hamm

By Larry Stout

Government in the United States has been compared to sausage — you might enjoy eating it, but you do NOT want to see how it is made. In both Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, there are wheels inside of wheels that turn every which way before laws or regulations come forth. In the past decade, those from the conservative side have found themselves such a minority that their voice is hardly heard at all. The only way to get heard is to cry out in one voice.

This has happened with the House Freedom Caucus that was formed in January of 2015. Ohio’s 4th District Congressman Jim Jordan was the first chairman, and 44 out of the 212 Republicans in Congress at that time joined this group. Their purpose was to do more than the Republican Study Committee. The problem with this committee was that they did exactly that — they studied. They have proposed an alternative budget every year since 1995, and back in 2007, they offered a “Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” But

something with more ‘bite’ was needed. Though the numbers of the Freedom Caucus have been small, in just the past few years, the influence of the House Freedom Caucus has been felt. With more members, it is expected to have even more impact in the upcoming 117th Congress.

Pennsylvania has a large footprint in this organization. The Freedom Caucus originated during the mid–January 2015 Republican congressional retreat in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There is only one Pennsylvania congressman currently on the House Freedom Caucus, Scott Perry, but he is also Chairman. And on November 28, 2022, Pennsylvania joined seven other states of the State Freedom Caucus Network

by forming a Freedom Caucus in the Pennsylvania State Legislature.

To commit to a structure as this must come from deep conservative convictions. Truth be told, most legislators prefer not to be pinned down to keep their options open. (Remember the sausage analogy mentioned above). us, out of 113 Republican Pennsylvania Assembly Lawmakers, only 23 joined the Freedom Caucus in November 2022. One of these was one of our own local o cials, Joe Hamm, who represents the PA 84th District.

is is not hard to imagine, as Joe Hamm is the most conservative

legislator in Harrisburg. I noted this in a tribute to him in my column some months ago. It is not just my opinion.

e American Conservation Union rates every legislator in the House and Senate in all 50 states every year. is is a blind rating; the elected o cials do not know which pieces of legislation the ACU chooses in their evaluation. Joe Hamm ranked #1 in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate. is means that in the entire General Assembly of 50 Senators and 203 Representatives, Joe Hamm is the most conservative of them all.

Joe Hamm has only been in o ce

for two years, but he admits to being quite frustrated with the way things work in Harrisburg. Just recently, when he voted “no” to the state’s budget that would increase spending by $5 billion, he was chastised by his fellow Republicans. But Joe voted against the budget because he had done his homework. e Independent Fiscal O ce itself recognized that the state’s taxpayers would be worse o because of the budget and that there would be a structural de cit of over $3 billion in the next ve years.

But now, with the support of the Freedom Caucus, there will be others

who will be standing tall and drawing a line in the sand. With the forward encroachment of socialism from Governor Wolf, which will inevitably be continued by incumbent Governor Shapiro, there was never a time when such a voice is needed as now.

Joe Hamm says it best, “ e louder, stronger, and more uni ed we are as a bloc will ensure we are heard.”

In these times that my father-in-law used to describe as the “drunken sailor” government for its lack of accountability and abandonment of simple reason, Joe Hamm’s voice of wisdom and prudence is one that needs to be heard.

Making It Look Easy: Cameron’s Visual Feast in “Avatar 2”

t’s been said that great artists make their art look easy.

Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, for example, made dancing seem like a walk in the park (or for Kelly — in the rain!). Sinatra made every middle-aged man feel he too could croon like that. And in “Avatar: The Way of Water,” director James Cameron’s seamless visuals are so rich and real — the world he creates so complete and convincing — that viewers may be apt to take it all for granted.

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But this was a labor of herculean proportions — and every ounce of effort is visible onscreen in this sumptuously satisfying sci-fi sequel to 2009’s smashhit.

In this first of four planned follow-ups to what was once the highest-grossing film of all time, protagonist Jake Sully has settled into forest-life among the Na’vi, a race of tall, slender blue humanoids on the fictional moon Pandora in the Alpha Centauri system. Formerly a human but now fully transferred into his Na’vi avatar, Jake is happily married to Neytiri, his love from the first film; but when a new armada of ravaging

humans arrives on a mission to kill Sully, the Na’vi couple and their brood of four must flee to a far-off tribe of Pandorans who live and work in the sea.

Naturally, it won’t be long before the humans find them, at which point a furious battle erupts to save not only Jake’s family but also the water people — along with the wise and graceful marine mammals among which they live.

This may not sound like enough plot to sustain a sprawling 192-minute epic (just 120 seconds shorter than Cameron’s “Titanic”); but the director and his co-writers keep things moving with a variety of subplots and subsidiary characters (especially Jake’s kids) — along with a dazzling array of wildlife and topography.

As fans of “Terminator,” “Aliens” and “True Lies” will recall, Cameron is a master at filming action; the furious, spectacular, and occasionally heartstopping climax in this film is nearly an hour long, dragging only in the final minutes, with a bit too much focus on holding one’s breath underwater.

Which is one reason this movie was so tough to make.

The heavy reliance on computergenerated imagery may suggest it was all just a matter of keyboards and pixels; but the characters are played by real actors — and then transformed into otherworldly creatures using motioncapture, a complicated technique that has never before been used underwater; Cameron and crew spent 18 months just working out exactly how this could be achieved. And then all the actors actually did their own swimming — including Kate Winslet, who at one point broke Tom Cruise’s filmmaking record by holding her breath for well over seven minutes.

Despite the intense action, Cameron

knows how to shift gears to more meditative, emotional, character-driven scenes — and to several sequences that simply revel in the luscious beauty of the world he and his team created. “The Way of Water” is one of the most visually stunning movies ever made, ranking with “The Wizard of Oz,” “Life of Pi” and the two “Blade Runner” films.

For this reason, Cameron’s epic is never boring. If you’re inclined to feel three hours and 12 minutes is too long, just remember the last time you bingewatched four or five episodes of your favorite series; as Cameron observes, “It’s okay to get up and go pee.” That’s the way of water, ain’t it?

The Roving Sportsman… Calling All Coyotes

By Jon Pries

ver the years, I have had the privilege of hunting in every one of our 50 states and, in doing so, have discovered something that all of the lower 48 continuous states have in common. Coyotes. Yes, during the spring gobbler hunting seasons, I have seen, heard, or have seen the tracks or scat of coyotes in virtually every one of these states. They are everywhere. I have no doubt that the same thing could be said of every county in the state of Pennsylvania. Their numbers are stable, and they simply are not going anywhere

anytime soon.

If we, as hunters and conservationists, are concerned at all about the future of any of our game birds or animals, then we need to take a serious look at doing our part in helping to control or reduce the coyote densities that exist in our area. A day of hiking throughout your favorite hunting locations after a freshly fallen snow will reveal the stark reality that coyotes are busy every day hunting the very same tracts of land that you spend time hunting. These lean, mean hunting machines spend hours covering miles of trails and logging roads, usually in the cover of darkness, day in and day out, in pursuit of whatever food

they can come across. ey will o en focus on mice in elds and chipmunks in wooded areas but will not hesitate to take a turkey or deer if the opportunity arises. ey are a prime predator of newly born fawns which are most susceptible in the rst few weeks of their life.

ese next few months, particularly when there is snow on the ground, provide an excellent opportunity to hunt coyotes. ey usually need to travel greater distances to nd food and spend more time throughout the day doing so.

Particularly when they are hungry, they are o en more responsive to calling, and while daytime calling can work, waiting until the hours of darkness will usually be more e ective.

Asking a landowner for permission to hunt coyotes or other predators on his land is o en

met with a positive response. It might also open the door to permission to hunt other game at a later date. Make sure you contact him prior to hunting so that he knows you will be on the property, particularly if you are hunting at night.

In the early days of coyote calling, a rabbit in distress call was certainly the most popular and was very e ective as well.

A fawn in distress call is equally e ective. While both of these are easily produced with a handheld mouth call, the introduction of electronic callers has opened up a limitless array of sounds that will lure a wily coyote within gun range. Caution should be used so as to not overcall, which is a usual tendency with either handheld or electronic callers.

ere is a series of coyote vocalizations that has been proving to be highly e ective

and is very well presented when using an electronic call such as the ones produced by the Pennsylvania Company FOXPRO. is is a 3-part sequence of sounds.

e rst sound is a short sequence of just two or three male coyote howls, followed by several minutes of silence. You may want to monitor this period of silence as it is sometimes di cult to judge unless you are actually timing it, and it is a critical step. Repeat two or three male howls and follow them with another period of silence. Be alert to any movement in the distance, but do not be concerned if there is none. is call is made to alert any nearby coyote, not necessarily bring him running. e second sound is a female coyote yodel (all of these sounds are available on the FOXPRO electronic callers). Emit two or three minutes of the female yodel call, then allow several

minutes of silence, followed by a second period of two to three minutes of the yodel. If you are calling from an open eld area, these rst two sound sequences can be done in a highvolume setting. You are trying to get a coyote’s attention. If you are in a woods setting, you might reduce the volume somewhat.

e third and nal sound is the “clincher.” It is the coyote pup in distress sound, played at a lower volume, and played continuously. is call, presented at the lower volume, can be run for ve to ten minutes. at is usually enough time for any interested coyote to cover the distance and present a shot opportunity.

Setting up and calling coyotes is not e ective every single time, but when it does happen, it is extremely exciting, and you can feel good about helping reduce the predation in your favorite hunting haunts.

ome of you are probably saying, “What do you mean it’s time to hit the ice? We’ve been slipping and sliding on ice for the past two weeks’’! Yeah, I know, I’ve been hitting the ice in my driveway and even in my yard for days now, but the ice I’m talking about here is what’s forming on our local lakes. Yes, it’s ice fishing season, and I’m planning my first outing tomorrow morning. Some buddies of

mine were already out today and did well, and needless to say, I’m anxious to put a bunch of panfish on the ice and then into the frying pan.

Ice fishing has become increasingly more popular, but it’s important to put safety first when walking out onto a frozen lake, especially in the early season. I know it’s been bitter cold, and ice is forming, but lakes and ponds do not freeze uniformly; there can be four or

Ken Hunter

five inches of ice in a bay, but 30 yards away out into the main lake, there could still be open water. I like to check on local lakes several weeks before they freeze up; I watch how the lake freezes, and I check with locals to get updates.

Generally speaking, it’s best to hold off until there are at least four inches of good hard ice, and six or more inches is considered pretty good. If you are new to the business, don’t just go storming out onto the ice towards other ice fishermen since they may have zigzagged to avoid what may have been “iffy” areas; try to follow where others have gone first.

Something that’s fairly new to the activity of ice fishing is the suits that have floating capabilities built into them. Not only are these suits very warm and lightweight, but if you go through the ice, they will keep you afloat for some time. While the suits will keep you afloat, if you go through the ice, they will not keep you dry — you will get soaking wet and, oh yes — extremely cold, but there is a much greater chance you will survive the ordeal. If you don’t have one of these ice fishing outfits with floatation built into it might be a good idea to wear a life jacket over your regular winter outfit; it may look a little odd, but it could save your life.

Something else I highly recommend

if you plan to spend time on the ice is a pair of ice cleats; they would have come in pretty handy working in my driveway and out on my frozen lawn these past two weeks. There are several companies making these cleats, but I like something that slips over my ice fishing boots fairly easily. Trust me, you won’t be sorry you spent the extra money on cleats, especially when you are heading out on the ice with no snow on the surface — it can be extremely slippery. The cleats also make it a lot easier to pull your ice fishing sled out across the frozen lake.

Some ice fishermen also like to carry a metal spud bar along with them for added support, and the spud bar can also be used to quickly check the depth and strength of the ice as you make your way out. Another handy item is the ice grippers that hook together on a heavy band that can be worn around your neck. If you would go through, you can pull the grippers apart, exposing a spike in each one. These spikes can be used to grip the ice if you go through and, in turn, help pull you out to safety.

These are some safety precautions that make for a safer outing but dressing properly for the bitter cold is another issue. Unfortunately, I don’t have room to get into that in this piece, so I’ll hold that for another story. In the meantime, be safe and enjoy the ice.

Common Sense Re-Visited Scott on Sports

Happy New Year! A new year is upon us. May we all do our very best to make it a good one for all concerned!

In the days leading up to Christmas, bitter cold, snow, and treacherous road conditions played havoc with the local sports schedules. Many games and practices were canceled on the Thursday and Friday proceding the big day. Players and coaches grumbled a bit, but the individuals charged with the responsibility of making the right choice did so in the spirit of common sense.

As Jean and I drove home from the traditional Christmas gathering of the family, the question arose — what was I going to write about in this week’s column? I confessed I hadn’t yet come up with a topic. The next day, while housekeeping following holiday festivities, I came across a note presented to me by a reader a few months earlier. The reader had given me a copy of a column I’d had written several years ago.

That column was entitled Common Sense He suggested I consider re-writing the contents in a future column stating, “Those words make even more sense today than when you wrote that column.”

Although some of those words were taken from an obituary printed in the London

Scott Lowery

Times, not mine, I have decided to take that reader’s suggestion in the hopes of providing the new year with a bit of encouragement as we move forward. Some Common Sense follows:

“Today, we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

– Knowing when to come in out of the rain – Why the early bird gets the worm

– Life isn’t always fair

– And maybe it was my fault

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even

when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; by his wife, Discretion; by his daughter, Responsibility; and by his son, Reason.

His four stepbrothers survive him; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I’m A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.”

Even with the descendants of Common Sense floundering these days, the contents of an article I recently read at i9 Sports offers some sound common sense New Year’s Resolutions for today’s youth sports participants to help them become both better athletesand individuals. Common Sense would be proud to see them followed. – “I will work on my sportsmanship.

Good sportsmanship means treating everyone involved in the game – including teammates, competing players, coaches, referees, and parents – with respect.

– I will be more aware of my teammates’ needs.

All athletes must learn that it’s not about an individual player – it’s about the team as a whole

– I will be patient.

There is no set time frame for athletic

success. Some players are naturally gifted, but most must work really hard to achieve the rank of MVP. Unfortunately, many athletes quit if their sport doesn’t come naturally to them, giving up the chance for fun, friendship, and fitness that sports provide. Athletes need to be patient and know 90% of success is just showing up.

– I will get enough rest.

Rest is critical for athletes of any age and skill level. School-aged children need proper sleep for physical growth, brain development, and good behavior.

– I will spend time focusing on my flexibility.

Becoming more flexible is the key to reducing sports injuries. Take the time to stretch and warm up before every practice and game to keep your body loose.

– I will not be afraid to take risks.

Competing is inherently risky because it either leads to a win or a defeat. Athletes can challenge themselves by taking risks rather than giving up.

– I will maintain a healthy sports-life balance

No matter how much a player loves his sport, it’s important to balance sports, school, friends, and family time. Devoting the proper amount of time and energy to each one can help achieve a successful balance in all areas.

Unfortunately, all too many New Year’s Resolutions are soon forgotten. For the athletes, no matter what sport it may be, making and keeping these seven sports resolutions will lead to greater enjoyment for all involved.

Common Sense would love it!

Friday

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January 4, 2023

Call 570-326-9322

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF AUDIT THE JERSEY SHORE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Pursuant to Section 2432 of the Public School code of 1949, amended May 2, 1949 (Municipal Borrowing Act) and December 19, 1980, the Independent Auditorʼs Report of the Jersey Shore Area School District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 has been filed with the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania on December 20, 2022 and the same will be confirmed absolutely unless an appeal is taken therefrom within thirty days after filing thereof. The report is available for public inspection at the School Districtʼs business office. 169788

PETS

PUPPIES

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EVENTS

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PUBLIC SALE

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ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE Friday, Jan. 13th, 9am-3pm & Saturday, Jan 14th, 9am-2pm. 1334 Quarry Road (Oriole) . 169997

CHURCH SERVICES

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DOGS

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FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Pick Up Or Deliver. Call 570220-5227. 169978

FIREWOOD CUT AND SPLIT. $220.00 A Cord. 570502-4846. 169528

HARD WOOD SLAB WOOD $10.00 A Bundle. 570547-0635. 169986

GOODFIREARMS THINGS TO EAT

FOR SALE: BLACK ANGUS, Pasture Raised, Chemical & Antibiotic Free. Scheduled To Butcher In February. 1/4, 1/2 or Whole, $1.75 Lb Live Weight Or $3.10 Hanging Weight. 570-725-2232. 169705

FRESH DUCK EGGS From Free Range & Naturally Fed Ducks. 30 Dozen Available. Call 570-725-2187. 169688

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WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHANʼS ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad St., Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 169854

FRYING PANS AND ANVILS. CALL 570-998-9132. 169855

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BUYING JEWELRY, JEWELRY, JEWELRY GALORE!

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FOR APPOINTMENTS, PHONE 570-295-0622 LEAVE MESSAGE, OR 570-295-4013 THANK YOU. 169856

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EMPLOYMENT

PLUMBINGMASTERS IS LOOKING for HVAC Technicians and Helpers with experience in servicing and installing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holidayʼs, medical benefits and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: PlumbingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@ verizon.net or call 570-3231983. 169999

HELP FOR HOUSEKEEPING, Meals, Personal Needs, $10.50 An Hour, 2-3 Days A Week 570-326-5145. 169538

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, & TILE FLOOR CLEANING COMPANY FOR SALE. This is a low moisture and environmentally green cleaning system. Includes 3 carpet, 1 upholstery and 1 tile floor cleaning machines plus all miscellaneous sprayers, buckets, mops etc. and a Ford Transit Van. This company has a strong customer base with a protected area including Lycoming and six surrounding counties. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-337-4804. 169998

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HEALTHCARE

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FARMING

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Jersey Shore Area School District

has an opening for the following full time position:

DIRECTOR OF PUPIL

SERVICES

Scope: is position administers special education and other services for disabled and gi ed students in the Jersey Shore Area School District. All issues and information regarding special education are considered a responsibility of this position. Other areas of education such as Section 504 compliance, gi ed support, alternative education and others as assigned are included within the scope of this position.

Certi cations: Administrative Certi cate (Principal, Special Education Supervisor, Pupil Personnel Supervisor, etc.)

Quali cations: Hold appropriate certi cate for the position.

Background to include instructional and/or supervisory experience in special education settings. Ability and experience in assessment, curriculum design and implementation and data-driven instruction are desirable. Bachelor and Master’s degrees required.

All applications for the Director of Pupil Services Position must be submitted online at:

https://jsasd.wufoo.com/forms/jsasd-certi cated-sta -application/ Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Application, certi cation, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for application is January 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SERVICES OFFERED

LEGAL

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FINANCIAL

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LAWNCARE

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REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS

--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. 1-800-7353068, TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 169990

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. 1699925

--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 570-322-2444. TDD 711. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. 169991

CEMETERY LOTS

FOR SALE 3 Spaces at Green Lawn Memorial Park in Montgomery, PA. 17752. Section J, Lot 175, Spaces Numbered 1, 2, and 3. Asking $5,000 for all three spaces OR $1,750 for one space OR best offer. Please contact me at 954.608.1767 in Florida. 169839

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 169857

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

SUV

FOR SALE: 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport. All Wheel Drive, Red In Color, 42,000 Miles. Call Anytime 570-7696169. 169853

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 1-877-327-0686 today! M11

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

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

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WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11

ATTENTION

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