Webb Weekly March 1, 2023

Socialism - An Evil Veiled Deceptor

By Jim Webb Jr.

I wrote this column for the March 6, 2019, edition. This is prior to the DNC recognizing that Joe Biden was their best chance to win the Oval Office back. I understand there is a lot of water under the bridge since then and the world around us has gone mad in even more ways.

I also believe that President Biden will not be on the ballot come the 2024 election — a decision that will be made by his own party.

So let me get this straight…Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a 77-year-old self-proclaimed socialist, again wants to be the president of the United States of America. His last time out seeking the Democratic nomination I guess he just wasn’t experienced enough at age 73. He needed four more years of seasoning to grow his socialistic ideas, and how they would be great for America.

Senator Sanders has struck a chord with younger Americans, who think socialism is some new vogue form of government. They want to get in on the ground floor of Sanders’ great giveaway concept. It’s not about working hard and paying your own way. It’s about asking what your Country can do for you. Free college, free medical insurance, government-provided affordable housing, even a job waiting at the end of the rainbow, it all sounds good.

We shouldn’t be surprised. This liberal and socialistic brainwashing has been taught on al-

most every college campus for decades. It has just been brought to life by Uncle Bernie and his socialistic prodigies since the last presidential election. His star pupil, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, recently being elected to Congress. Who would have ever thought that so many Americans would buy into this poppycock? It has been empowered by the Democratic Party, which would do anything to regain control of the White House and Congress. I stated before the Democratic Party has been hijacked by far left extremist/socialist. The everyday hard-working Democrats need to stand up and take their party back.

Socialism has failed 100% of the time in the history of our world. As is often stated, just take a look at what is happening in Venezuela, a nation that not that long ago had one of the strongest economies in that part of the world. The country has imploded as millions migrate from its borders. Simple things like drinking water, electricity, and basic everyday necessities are unavailable to the masses because of the overwhelming costs created by inflation. This is truly socialism at work. I’ve watched it before during the fall of the Soviet Union, and much of Eastern Europe during the 20th century.

Socialism is the twisting of equality into everybody being kept equal no matter of effort. It’s taking away the scoreboard and rewarding participation medals. It’s everybody passes, and those that work harder to get better grades being penalized and kept even with the rankand-file. It is buying the votes for the support

of a form of government based upon the idea everyone will be taken care of. It is the creation of the belief that you have the same rights to everything others have busted their ass for and earned.

Socialism is a deadly disease that is sold by those seeking ultimate power with the premise of equality. The truth is, in every instance in history it results in a small percentage becoming very rich in every way and over 90% of the population living in poverty or below.

Socialism discourages competition and encourages incompetency. It destroys self-independence by creating government dependency. It funnels wealth and power to those presiding over it. It is an evil mirage of free and easy that is paid for with the soul of freedom.

Just think about it, who is going to pay for all the promises the Bernie Sanders of the world and all the liberal socialistic extremist make? In a system that will just simply eat itself, there is not enough revenue to support socialism no matter how rich a nation is. The next problem is the hard-working carry the non-working, how do you think that’s going to fly in the United States of America once folks figure it out?

California is the perfect example of liberalism/socialism gone wild. The state is going to require a federal bailout of unprecedented proportions in the near future. But the leaders of this debacle want to run our Country inside the Washington Beltway. Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Dianne Feinstein, and presidential candidate Kamala Harris are just a few that come to mind. They need our Country to switch over to a socialistic form of government to take care of the constituents in their home state.

I appeal to the everyday hardworking Democrats to take a look at your party and what is happening. Socialism is not what our forefathers, and those who walked before you, had in mind for our great Nation. Former President Bill Clinton does not fit the democratic ideal for today. He is way too conservative. Former Vice President Joe Biden is too moderate for the current Democratic leadership. Our Nation is the land of opportunity. Americans are hard-working, self-reliant, and generous. We look out for each other and not only help fellow Americans in a time of trouble but also help people around the globe. The world knows this, that’s why everybody is fighting to get in, and nobody is fighting to get out.

We do not need the government to take care of us; we need the government to stay the hell out of the way and protect us from those that are a threat to our way of life. To allow our living, breathing, evolving democracy to continue to grow economically and support the world. To protect us from terrorism and nations that want to do us harm, that is our government’s job. The problem in today’s world is our greatest threat has now invaded our government. I have seen the enemy; the enemy is us.

All those that believe in socialism should join Uncle Bernie’s Caravan to Venezuela. You can learn firsthand how successful socialism is. A year’s stay is a requirement. No worries, transportation, housing, food and water, education and entertainment will be provided. The first 300 seats will be reserved for members of Congress.

God Bless America.

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National Red Cross Month

I request that during that month (March) our people rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross. ~President Franklin D. Roosevelt, first Presidential Proclamation of March as Red Cross Month, 1943

Iam a big proponent of the Red Cross.

Like a lot of large non-profits, they have their issues, but at the end of the day, I truly believe that they are really there to help people. Be it with the aftermath of a house fire, providing CPR and first aid classes, or providing lifesaving blood.

I am also a huge proponent of donating blood. It is a simple, easy way to help save lives of people in need.

Every eight minutes the Red Cross helps someone in need. Whether it is someone in need of blood, or help after a fire or natural disaster, or a family needing to get in touch with a deployed soldier.

The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest volunteer network found in 187 countries. With the amount of work the Red Cross does globally it can often be mistaken for a government organization, however, that is not the case. They depend on volunteers and through your generosity are able to spend 91¢ out of every dollar donated on humanitarian services and programs. 10 million people learn emergency skills such as CPR through the Red Cross every year.

According to redcross.org, “The history of the American Red Cross is inseparable from the history of America itself. Since 1881, Amer-

ican Red Cross members and volunteers have been an essential part of our nation’s response to war, natural disaster and other human suffering. We’ve been witness to great tragedy, but more importantly we’ve seen the triumph of the human spirit as people work together to help each other rebuild their lives and communities.”

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When the U.S. entered WWI, the Red Cross was still in development and finding its paths and programs. That did not deter them from joining the war effort.

Shortly after the war began, the American Red Cross dispatched a ship to Europe loaded with medical personnel and supplies. Named the S.S. Red Cross, it was better known as ‘The Mercy Ship.’ It carried 170 surgeons and nurses who were being sent to Europe to provide medical relief to combat casualties on both sides of the war.

By the time WWI ended, the Red Cross had established itself as a tour de force organization. It developed strong leadership, a vast membership number, universal recognition, and a broad and distinguished record of service.

The American Red Cross entered WWII even before the U.S. In 1939 they began helping civilian victims with relief supplies.

In February of 1941 the Red Cross responded to a request by the U.S. government to begin

a Blood Donor Service to produce lifesaving plasma for the armed forces in anticipation of America’s entry into the war.

They were also instrumental in helping after the attack on Pearl Harbor and also responded during the Korean War.

This is just a small piece of the history of the Red Cross. They offer so many programs, classes and services to people across the globe. Be sure to help them so they can help others. Volunteer. Donate money. Donate blood. Take one of their many online and in room classes — CPR, baby-sitting, water safety, and so much more.

Here are some upcoming blood drives that you can participate in. Remember, every blood donation can help save up to three lives.

– Tuesday, February 28th – Community Baptist Church, 1853 State Route 87, Montoursville, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

– Friday, March 17th – St. John’s Lutheran Brick Church, 196 Brick Church Road, Montgomery, noon-5 p.m.

– Friday, March 17th – Lycoming County Department of Public Safety, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

– Monday, March 20th – Montoursville Presbyterian Church, 900 Elm Street, Montoursville, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

– Wednesday, March 22nd – Duboistown United Methodist Church, 133 Summer Street, South Williamsport, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

– Thursday, March 30th – Trinity United Methodist Church, 1407 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Red Cross’s Blood Donor app makes scheduling appointments and doing your pre-donation questionnaire super simple and helps save a lot of time on your donation day.

The YWCA of Northcentral PA Celebrates 130 Years of Service

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The year is 1893. Grover Cleveland is President of the United States, Robert A. Pattison is Governor of Pennsylvania, and William G. Elliot is Mayor of Williamsport. The “Panic of 1893” occurs, causing a major two-year depression in the economy. The 1893 World’s Fair, also known as the World’s Columbian Exposition, is held in Chicago, and locally, the Williamsport branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association is founded.

Officials at what is now known as the YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania are making note and celebrating the 130th anniversary of the establishment of the local YWCA.

“To say we are excited to celebrate our 130th anniversary/birthday is an understatement. We stand humbly on the shoulders of all those that came before us. Just like 130 years ago, we envisioned a world of opportunity. For 130 years, we’ve gotten up and done the work. And, for another 130 years, we will continue,” Dawn Linn, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of

Northcentral Pennsylvania, told Webb Weekly. “To work toward ‘eliminating racism and empowering women’ — to reach for a world of equity and justice.”

She continued, “None of this would be possible without passion, foresight, and commitment. Thank you to our Board of Directors (current & former) and Board of Trustees (current and former) for their guidance. Thank you to the staff for the ongoing commitment to serving those who need us most 24/7 — not easy, and we recognize that. Thank you to our donors, supporters, and funders who see our dreams and help us to renew our commitment to be a strong leader!”

Linn detailed some of the history of the local YWCA.

The groundwork was first laid for the YWCA during the industrial revolution when women were traveling to London for new jobs, two women were concerned for the safety and well-being of these young women. One woman — Mary Jane Kinnaird — was a philanthropist who raised funds to set up housing for traveling young, single women. Emma Robarts set up prayer circles to pray for their well-being.

They teamed up and created the first Young Women’s Christian Association in 1855.

The YWCA movement spread to the United States, and in 1860, New York City and Boston YWCA’s opened, providing residences, typing classes, and exercise equipment.

It was January 17, 1893, when Emma Carter, the wife of the Rev. James Carter of Williamsport’s Second Presbyterian Church invited her sister — a member of the Harlem YWCA — to speak to a group of concerned citizens “interested in the welfare of the girls of our city.”

Within two weeks, a group in Williamsport was founded with Emma Carter as the first president. By December, the group initiated the affiliation with the YWCA, and ever since, volunteers, directors, and staff YWCA have provided lifesaving and life-changing services.

According to Lynn, “While the YWCA has always provided transformative education to women in our community — like budgeting, how to read financial reports, recreation, babysitting, and more — the efforts of our agency became more focused in recent history.

“In 1977, Wise Options opened its 24/7 crisis shelter and emergency hotline, providing free and confidential services for victims of domestic vio-

lence and sexual assault.”

As a personal side note, the writer of this article served on the Advisory Committee of Wise Options for 28 years, from 1993 to 2011. I was able to see firsthand the good work and dedication that the staff of Wise Options has shown through the years.

In January 2002, a young woman and her daughter showed up at the YWCA. They were homeless, the mother said, but not suffering from domestic violence. At that time, most of the YWCA rooms were rented out to college students or single women — so there was nowhere for them to go. For the next year, tireless work was done between the YWCA, other local service providers, the United Way, and dozens of volunteers. In January 2003, Liberty House became a reality with five rooms available and sheltered eight women and children in the beginning. 20 years.

A couple of other quick facts. The present YWCA building will celebrate 95 years this year, and the YWCA Boutique will celebrate ten years in June.

The YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania has an enviable record of dedicated service to the women of Northcentral Pennsylvania. It looks forward to the next 130 years to build upon its reputation of excellence.

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Williamsport Sun

February 27, 1950

Fire Destroys School

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Afire of undetermined origin destroyed the Andrew Jackson Elementary School at 2216 Linn Street early today, as firemen from eight companies battled the blaze in sub-freezing temperatures.

Williamsport School District officials said the valuation of the school and its equipment placed on the property by a Pittsburgh firm just this summer was approximately $100,000. Insurance covered about 80 percent of the loss they said.

It was the worst fire in the school district in 36 years.

The Williamsport Fire Department sounded a general alarm for the fire at 4:15 a.m., 20 minutes after the fire was called in by an unidentified caller who lived near the school.

Responding were Williamsport Companies 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and Truck A. First Ward Fire Company, South Williamsport, DuBoistown Hose Company, and

Loyalsock Fire Company. The firemen fought the blaze with the temperature at about 10 degrees above zero.

Many school officials who were in Atlantic City for a conference were notified of the fire and were expected back in the city this afternoon.

Meanwhile, a special meeting of the school board was called for this evening by Board President, George Lamade at the administration building on Third Street. To determine where the displaced 289 students will be placed.

Chief Michael Clark of the city Fire Department called the last of his men from the scene at 11:05 a.m., nearly eight hours after the fire was reported.

All companies except 5 and 6 left the ruins about 9 a.m. Those two remained behind for clean-up work.

The chief said the fire probably began at the rear of the building near the chimney and heating unit.

A wind estimated at 25 miles per hour aided the flames in sweeping the red brick structure.

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Lazy Looks

There comes a point in every season, especially in late winter, when the mere thought of getting dressed is exhausting. For those of us who enjoy clothes and putting together outfits, there sometimes comes a point when the sartorial inspiration runs dry, and even one’s most tried-and-true looks fall short. Fortunately, lazy dressing is having a bit of a moment just in time for March.

What is lazy dressing, you may ask? It’s simple, chic outfits that require hardly any effort and take the stress out of putting together well-balanced ensembles. If you’re the sort of person to stress about getting dressed, here’s a rundown of a few outfit formulas made for lazy yet stylish dressers.

Lazy doesn’t necessarily mean loungewear. There’s nothing difficult about pairing a classic tailored blazer with a t-shirt and dark-wash jeans. Unlike light-wash and distressed jeans, darker denim comes across more impressive, while the t-shirt keeps it easygoing. Normally I’d don

a chunky sneaker with this outfit formula, but that requires tying laces, so instead, I’d opt for a slip-on loafer for footwear that’s lazy yet polished.

Another easy yet still chic look is pairing an oversized V-neck sweater with a pair of slouchy trousers. To avoid looking sloppy, tuck the front part of the sweater in while letting the back half drape. Fully tucking in the sweater may create bulk and take away the effortlessness of this combo. In this instance, I would wear a sneaker and choose a midi or maxi-length overcoat to toss over top. This is a great outfit to “borrow from the boys.” Consider sourcing the sweater and coat from the men’s section or your husband’s closet.

A jacket, top, pants, and shoes can seem like a few too many elements for a lazy look. Further, simplify your effortless dressing with the two-piece outfit formula of a sweater dress and boots. I love the idea of a rib-knit dress and a pair of utility boots, but

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this lazy look works with any type of knitwear and boot combo. A chunky, cable-knit dress with knee-high boots, or a fit-n-flare crocheted frock with Chelsea boots, or a waffle-knit midi-length dress with cowboy boots. Just don’t get overwhelmed by all the potential combinations of this lazy pairing, and if need be, layer with leggings, tights, or over-the-knee socks on the chillier days.

Another two-piece lazy yet chic look is a bodysuit and high-rise jeans. Surprisingly, bodysuits are the ultimate lazy-dresser basic. Think about it; they don’t require any tucking, so you can throw out the whole “zhuzhing” of your look with a half-tuck, sidetuck, and folding/draping of the shirt hem. The flattering silhouette created with a high-rise pant and a slick pair of heels will make it look like you have put far more work into your outfit than what was actually necessary.

Speaking of not putting in too much work, pair a maxi skirt with a matching sweater, and viola, you are outfitted. Monochrome is one of those trends that make dressing well shockingly easy, as any two (or more) color-coordinated pieces will get the job done. This look can also create a chic

blank canvas to add accessories and layers if you are so inclined. Whether you use this look as a base or as its own outfit, add a pair of retro sneakers to give it a sporty flare.

Nothing seems more casual than a pair of leggings. It is common knowledge that leggings and lazy dressers are made for each other. What is less known is that leggings don’t necessarily equate to a sloppy or low-key look. An easy way to elevate black leggings is with a leather jacket. Any leather outerwear, whether moto, vintage, biker, or even a leather blazer, will act as a statement piece and take standard leggings to an edgy arena with little to no effort. To mix up the textures of this combo, add a chambray shirt and ballet flats.

Lastly, one of my favorite lazy looks is a striped knit and wide-leg jean. Black and white, navy and white, and even red and white striped shirts give any outfit a Parisian feel. And, like the French themselves, this outfit combo gives off a laissez-faire attitude toward dressing while still being stylish. Hopefully, one or more of these outfit formulas will inspire even the laziest of dressers for what’s left of the winter season!

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Community Screening of “A Shot in the Dark”

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17 has joined with the Pennsylvania College of Technology to bring a community documentary screening of “A Shot in the Dark” A story about Anthony Ferraro, a blind high school wrestler who attempts to defy the odds and win a New Jersey State Championship.

incredible journey resonates with anyone that’s come across his story. Our Conference planning committee knows the students in our region will be inspired by his positive message.

We appreciate the generous donation from the First Community Foundation Partnership’s Connecting to Autism Fund that has helped bring Mr. Ferraro to Williamsport.”

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Anthony Ferraro was born blind with a genetic condition called Lebers Congenital Amaurosis. A wrestler in high school, he is now training in judo for the Paralympic Games set for Paris 2024. Along with being an athlete, Anthony plays music, skateboards, and speaks nationwide, spreading his message of ‘one love!’ In addition to being on hand during the question-and-answer session after the film, Mr. Ferraro will share his story of self-advocacy the following day as the keynote speaker at the annual Transition Conference.

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Community members are invited to join BLaST IU 17 and The Pennsylvania College of Technology for the “A Shot in the Dark” screening on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. The event is located in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium on the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus; with doors opening at 5:30 pm. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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The community screening of “A Shot in the Dark” is sponsored by the Deaf Blind Resource Team of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 and is provided to the community at no cost.

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County Hall Corner: Sorry, Henry, History is Not Bunk

By Larry Stout

It was noted in the article a couple of weeks ago entitled “Blueprint for ARPA Funds” that the primary focus for disseminating the $22 million federal grant funds to our area would be for generational projects. Commissioner Metzger emphasized this again at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on February 9th. The commissioners keep mentioning this and also seeking to justify it because the concept is rather unusual in our day and age. We live in a society where everything is right now. History is relegated to a memory hole. As Henry Ford so eloquently stated it, “History is more or less bunk.” For those who are not quite familiar with the word ‘bunk,’ it means nonsense, stupid, having no value.

Yet, without history, we have no perspective. Since Webb Weekly readers enjoy sports, let’s take a recent example of the limited public memory. A poll was taken this year by Morning Consult, a prestigious global intelligence company, asking Americans to determine who

was the greatest American athlete of all time. Get this — of ALL TIME! The top vote-getter was Michael Jordan with 16 percent; Tom Brady came in second place with 9 percent. The other 75 percent of voters offered many contestants for America’s Greatest GOAT (Greatest of all Time); Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, and Wayne Gretzky, to name just a few. There were only two athletes, Muhammed Ali, and Babe Ruth, that could be considered from another generation.

Granted that all these were tremendous athletes, but the answer to the question of the greatest American athlete of all time is unquestionably — Jim Thorpe. Experts have even considered Thorpe

to be the greatest athlete in the world. In 1950, the Associated Press voted him the greatest athlete of the half-century. In 2001, ABC’s Wide World of Sports crowned him the “Greatest Athlete of the Century.”

Yet, this man did not even get enough votes to hit a one percent threshold to be counted in this recent poll. Michael Jordan is considered the world’s greatest athlete, but MJ could not even get out of the minor leagues when he tried to play professional baseball. Jim orpe was an Olympian track and eld medalist played professional baseball, football, and even basketball! In fact, he even played professional hockey for a short time. How does a person like this not even get an honorable mention as the greatest athlete of all time? Or even Jackie Robinson — a ground-breaking Hall of Fame baseball player who also competed in football, basketball, tennis, and track and excelled in all of them. Not even any love for this guy? Really? e reason for this athletic amnesia is because the focus is on the “now.” Yesterday is old news. Who cares about what happened in the past? Move along, move along, nothing to see; that’s done and gone. In business psychology, it is called the “tyranny of the urgent.” We

are so totally focused with the present situation we cannot bring ourselves to look at the past.

Yet, it was the past that got us to where we are in the present. Why is in ation so high? Why is immigration out of control? What are crime rates up? Every single issue we wrestle with today has a root from the past. But here is the catch — history is not there for us to like or dislike. History is not ours to change or destroy. It is there for us to learn from. Failure to do so is a prescription for failure. James Bond Stockdale was a United States Navy vice admiral, and aviator awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, during which he was a prisoner of war for over seven years. Stockdale was the most senior naval ofcer held captive in Hanoi, North Vietnam. He once stated, “ e single most important foundation for any leader is a solid academic background in history. at discipline gives perspective to the problems of the present and drives home the point that there is really very little new under the sun.”

Say what you want about our three Lycoming County Commissioners, but on this point, they got it right. ey appreciate history because they know they are making history.

Awhile back, I wrote some articles about minimalism, which can be defined as a lifestyle characterized by the elevation of only the most important possessions and the removal of everything else. The idea is to lead a life of simplicity that is unburdened by material things. Though each person might define minimalism differently, the one common trait is the rejection of a life of working more, to earn more money, to buy more things that we do not need.

Years ago, I had the good fortune to visit our oldest daughter in Bolivia. She was near the end of a year-long student exchange and had wanted to show us the country. Bolivia is a country of very diverse habitats due to its proximity to the Amazon rainforest and very significant variations in altitude. Oruro, the city where she had been living, was in the high desert plain; however, the word desert does not do

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it justice as it was closer to my vision of what Mars would look like. Brown as far as the eye could see, and almost no vegetation. Virtually nothing grows in this part of Bolivia. In the United States, if you mention you live in the countryside, people don’t give it a second thought. In Bolivia, you will quickly see looks of pity because only the poorest people live outside of the city limits. There is little water, almost no food, and small clusters of adobe huts with a blanket for a door to house large families. To get to any type of work, people have to walk for miles to flag down a passing bus and then travel for many more hours, all to work for a few dollars a day.

I have never been materialistic, but seeing this level of poverty gave me a whole new appreciation for my life and what I have. I try to keep this experience in mind when I want to buy something new. Certainly, we can enjoy things and occasionally buy things we want.

The real question is whether these things will make our lives better or are they just accumulating dust and getting in the way of true happiness?

Recently, like many people this time of year, I have been working on decluttering my house and shaping things up around my yard for spring. Honestly, this will be an ongoing project that will go well beyond the season. My purpose for this is to get rid of at least some of the things that I no longer use or need as they do not add value to my life.

I have found, like many of us, that I have been accumulating things I don’t need, but more importantly, I have found that it is sometimes difficult to let things go because I “might” need them someday. Here’s a tip, if you have not used something in years, you probably don’t need it.

Besides the fact that I couldn’t walk into my shed or that I had multiples of certain items, I realized that some of my possessions were beginning to own me and not the other way around. I thought to myself that if something happened to me that it would be difficult for my wife to sort through all of my stuff and that it would be a burden to her. It made me reconsider

whether I really needed 100 t-shirts or five pairs of pants that were exactly the same. I have more fitness equipment than one person could ever use and am still holding on to my kids’ bicycles even though they have long since outgrown them. So, I decided it was time to let some things go.

It will be a process, and will no doubt take me quite a long time, but I am making an effort to evaluate my possessions, one by one, and decide if they lend value to my life. If they don’t, I am planning on going through the trouble of selling or giving them away. I am not saying that you should give away all of your worldly possessions and live like monks on a mountaintop. I am simply advocating for the simplification of your lifestyle and to not be chained to your possessions. If you love books and they bring you joy, keep them. If you have three hand mixers, you bought on sale collecting dust, get rid of them. How you go about decluttering your house and your life is up to you and is going to be somewhat different for everyone. I do, however, recommend evaluating whether what you own is improving your quality of life or whether your possessions own you.

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EVENTS

Protection of Lycoming Creek Water Quality Topic of Public Meeting on March 1, 2023

What: Josh Lookenbill, Environmental Program Manager, Water Quality Division of PADEP will present an informational program on the recent PADEP Draft Stream Evaluation Report on the Lycoming Creek Watershed and regulatory process for the upgrade of its protection status to an Exceptional Value waters stream. The meeting will be hosted by Lycoming College Clean Water Institute and Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, please see our website at https:// susquehannatu.com/.

When: March 1, 2023, at 7:000 p.m.

Where: Heim Science Building, Room G09 on the Lycoming College Campus; enter through the Lynn Science Bldg. and take elevator to the ground floor; parking at lot on corner of Washington Blvd. & Mulberry St.; campus map available at https://www.lycoming.edu/ admissions/pdfs/lycoming-college-printable-map-2020. pdf.

Fish Dinners

What: Fish dinner, baked or deep fried or chicken fingers, mac cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw. Cost, $16.

When: Fridays from March 3rd, through Friday, March 31st from 5-7 p.m.

Where: Zafar Grotto, 381 E. Second Ave., S. Williamsport.

Friends of the Library

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review. Sara Kiehl, local artist/calligrapher, will review the book

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The Lady in Gold: The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt’s Masterpiece ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer’ by Anne Marie

O’Connor.

When: Friday, March 3, 2023. Snacks and bottled water will be available or bring a bag lunch, if desired. The program is from 12:15 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. with Q&A until 1 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at (570) 326-0536 or use the library’s online reservation calendar (http://calendar.jvbrown.edu). Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.

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

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or hoagie night (ham or turkey) Take out or eat in. Call 570-3270255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

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.

When: Friday March 3; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Tiadaghton Resource Management Center; 10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd, Waterville.

Dinner

What: Wing night. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Sunday, March 5, 2023, 4 p.m-7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Purse & Pampered Chef Bingo

What: The Post 36 American Legion Riders are hosting this important event. Please join us for a day of fun and prizes! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All

proceeds go to OUR LOCAL VETERANS!

When: Sunday, March 5th. Doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Jersey Shore Elks Lodge.

Irish Night

What: Irish Night at monthly meeting of Eagle Grange #1; potluck dinner on program on Irish themes; public invited but reservations required. Reservation information: Contact Doug Bonsall at 717-921-1957.

When: Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m.

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

Dinner

What: Burger basket. Take out or eat in. Call 570-3270255 for take-out orders.

When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 4 p.m-7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Dinner

What: Cheesesteak basket. Take out or eat in. Call 570327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Thursday March 9, 2023, 4 p.m-7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Then & Now: Logging History on Pine Creek

What: Join Tiadaghton State Forest for a presentation as we discover the logging history of the Pine Creek valley. We will look at an assortment of historical phonographs that illustrate logging in the valley in the late 1800s-early 1900s and discuss how we got to have the forests you see today. Registration required to receive the link to view by emailing vicurtis@pa.gov or calling (570) 753-5409x132.

When: Thursday March 9; 6:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams.

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or chicken marsala dinner. Take out or eat in. Call 570-3270255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, March 10, 2023, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

Breakfast With the Easter Bunny

What: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

When: Saturday, March 11th, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Zafar Grotto, 381 E. Second Ave., S. Williamsport.

Pruning Trees & Shrubs

What: Pruning Trees & Shrubs. Learn when and how to prune your plants to avoid common mistakes and instead get the beautiful plants of your dreams. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/pruning-trees-and-shrubs or 1-877-345-0691.

When: Saturday, March 11th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.

Pruning Trees & Shrubs

What: Pruning Trees & Shrubs. Learn when and how to prune your plants to avoid common mistakes and instead get the beautiful plants of your dreams. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/pruning-trees-and-shrubs or 1-877-345-0691.

When: Saturday, March 11, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.

Purse Bingo

What: Purse bingo. Advance tickets are $20.00, at the door $25.00.

When: Sunday, March 12th. Doors open at 11:30a.m., early bird at 12:45 p.m., bingo starts at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Watson Inn, 100 Main St. Main St. Watsontown.

Purse Bingo

What: Purse bingo. Contact: 570-713-9845.

When: Sunday, March 12th. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early bird bingo at 12:45 p.m., regular bingo at 1:00 p.m.

Where: The Haunted Hotel, Watson Inn.

Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: March 14th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. & March 25th,

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.

When: Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 7-8:30 pm.

Where: The Thomas Taber Museum is located 858 W 4th Street, Williamsport.

CHURCH EVENTS...

CHURCH EVENTS

Church Service

What: Sunday service. Jesus Is a Lot Cooler Than We Think. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, March 5th. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

Band

What: Loose Cannons band

When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 8 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

PERFORMANCES

POST 617

901 S. MARKET ST., S. WILLIAMSPORT 570-327-0255

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

Grief Share

What: Grief Share from a Christian perspective. Grief can come from many different life experiences and can affect each of us differently. Sharing it can reduce the burden. Come and meet others going through similar experiences and learn some coping mechanisms, as well as make new friends.

When: Sunday, March 12th & 26th at 4:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, Watsontown.

Book and Bake Sale

What: Used book and bake sale. Enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea while you browse through the books and enjoy some home-made baked goods.

When: Friday, March 10 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday March 11 from 9 a.m.-noon. Inclement weather date March 17 & 18 same time.

Where: Balls Mills United Methodist Church at corner of Route 973 E and Bloomingrove Road.

MEETINGS

MEETINGS...

Post Meeting

What: Post Meeting

When: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post 0617, 901 South Market Street, South Williamsport.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

Chris Ring

What: Noted comic and commercial illustrator, Chris Ring, to present at March Bald Eagle Art League meeting.

Don Hess

What: Take Me Home, Country Road.

When: Friday March 3rd. Two shows: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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

Lycoming College Concert Band

What: Concert; free admission; reception following.

When: Saturday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Trachte Music Center, Lycoming College.

Lycoming College Community Orchestra

What: Concert; free admission; reception following.

When: Sunday, March 5th at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Trachte Music Center, Lycoming College.

Tour Choir Send-off Concert

What: Concert; free admission.

When: Wednesday, March 8th at 6 p.m.

Where: Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College.

MARCH 2023 EVENTS

Open Daily from 1 till 10 pm or longer based on bartender/members present

Mar 3rd Hoagie Night: Ham or Turkey w/ Chips or Fries

Mar 10th Chicken Marsala With Mashed Taters .........................................

Mar 17th Corned Beef Brisket w/ Cabbage & Mashed Taters

Mar 24th Beef Manhattan (Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich)

Mar 31st Sloppy Joe’s w/ Baked Beans & Mac Salad

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

Mar 3rd Loose Cats 8 till 11 pm

Mar 18th “Get Your Green On” $5 Veteran Day Benefit, Food & DJ 1 till 5pm Member & Guest Only

Burger Basket Night: Every Tuesday - $ 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

ART

ART EXHIBITS

Combo Show

PERFORMANCES... ARTS

What: Artists from the Bald Eagle Art League and the Clinton County Art Council will have a “COMBO” (Combined) Show Opening Reception. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

When: Opening Reception on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 5-8:00 p.m. The Awards will be announced at 7:00 p.m. The show runs from March 16 through April 8, 2023.

Where: The Thomas Taber Museum, 858 W 4th Street, Williamsport.

FRI.

Fish Dinner (Broiled or Beer Battered) – $12.00: 4:00pm-7:00pm

JUST WINGING IT

1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month • Wing Night: 4:00pm-7:00pm

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

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Goodbye Lycoming Mall

Ican’t believe the mall doesn’t exist anymore. It’s so sad. I have so many wonderful memories there throughout my lifetime. Growing up, weekends were about going to the mall. I remember Dad and Mom taking us to Pizza Hut for dinner, then going to JCPenney to get my brother Luke and me new sneakers. This was a big deal back then because we didn’t go out tons. Mom loved JCPenney. From clothes, underwear, curtains, bedding, shoes, and pantyhose, it came from JCPenney. If she could have gotten toothpaste and toilet paper there, she would have. I mean, I even had my own special changing room for butt whoopings, so you know that it had a really special place on my butt. Oops! I mean, in my heart! *cheesy smile* Ahhhh, good ole’ JCPenney. How my butt will miss you and the good ol’ days. The mall was a special place for my grammy, Margaret Perry, and me. My gram couldn’t drive, so we would have to ask Pap, Dwain Perry, to take us during my younger adolescence. All

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I would have to do is go over and rub his bald head, give it a kiss, look at him, smile, then say, “Please, Pap!! I want to go to the mall! So does Grammy!” He would make some remark saying he was out of gas so that we couldn’t go, or the famous one, “the mall is closed.” (That’s no joke now!) I told him he was full of mud, then begged and pleaded until he would tell us to grab our coats with a big smile on his face. The whole time he knew he was going to take us, but if you know my pap, you know how much he loved to kid around. When we got to the mall, usually we would go in through Value City and look around for some deals. One time I found a pair of Chicago Bulls socks for ninety-nine cents. I didn’t watch basketball nor did I care about it, but these were some high-quality socks for ninety-nine cents. I wore these babies for years. In fact, I wore them so much that they started to get thin. My cousin, Lindsay Clark, always teased me about my Chicago Bulls socks. Hahaha! They were high socks, and

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I wore them pretty often. (Dear God, what was I thinking?) That whole time she was probably trying to tell me something, and here I thought she was jealous of those bad boys. ESPECIALLY for ninety-nine cents. Nope, I probably just looked like a doofus. No wonder they were in the clearance aisle.

We would walk around from store to store while Pap sat on the benches watching folks walk by. Hallmark was one of Gram’s favorite stores. She loved that place, and so did I. That’s where my Enesco Rudolph collection first started. Gram and Pap both bought me my first two. I’ll cherish them forever.

Gram would also take me clothes shopping at Rue 21, and Pap would take me to Boardwalk Boulevard before we would leave the mall. Man, I love going there and throwing the balls in Big Bertha’s mouth and winning tons of tickets on the Cyclone. Dad and Mom would take my brother and me there too sometimes, and we would get the pizza in there or Dino’s we enjoyed too. Their pizza was always so good, but then it just got stupidly expensive.

Friendly’s was my son Tyler’s very

first public outing as a newborn at the beginning of August. There he sat in his little car seat as Chris and I ordered our BBQ Chicken Melt Sandwich with a Peanut Butter Sundae. This was right around when Target opened, which is hard to believe. Friendly’s was my husband’s favorite place to eat. He hated it when it closed.

I remember my first Black Friday at the mall with my dad. I could hardly believe how packed the mall was at 5

a.m. It was madness! Sears was always our first stop. I loved going to Bath and Body Works for their deals, and of course, getting an Auntie Anne’s pretzel at 9 a.m. after hours of shopping was something I looked forward to. Losing Auntie Anne’s is a tough one. Not gonna lie; I loved that place! Does anyone remember the store Munchkins??? I’m pretty sure that’s what it was called, but it was a big candy store! Oh man, I could spend forever in that store picking out my favorite candies. They even sold penny candy. Those were the days.

I want the mall back in its prime years. Back when they had fountains, you could throw money in. Back when you could smell the Christmas sugared pecans being made right in the middle of the mall. Back when Radio Shack, FYE, Payless, and PacSun all still existed. Back when the movies used to be in the mall. Back when you would run into a bunch of people, you knew walking through the mall. Back when Sears took portrait pictures. The mall gave us all so many memories. It’s so sad to see it go, but always fun to look back on all the good times it gave us. Even when I got in trouble and spent some precious moments in that JCPenney changing room with my momma, I’d do it all over again for

those days. These were the good old days. Thanks, Lycoming Mall, for all the memories you gave us.

Hot Ham and Cheese on a Pretzel Roll

Soft Pretzels are my weakness. Hence why I loved Auntie Anne’s so much. Diamond Square in Newberry has some pretty incredible soft pretzels. Their breakfast logs are top notch filled with eggs, sausage and cheese. They have pretzel wrapped hot dogs and pizza logs, along with pretzel nuggets and sticks. But did you know they also make homemade pretzel rolls that you can purchase? They make them in the morning, so you need to put in your order early, but they make the best hot ham and cheese samiches!

I fried baked ham with a little butter until golden. (Baked ham is also from Diamond Square.)

While my ham was frying, I buttered the pretzel rolls with butter and placed them on a cookie sheet to toast in the oven. When rolls were toasted, and ham was fried, I placed them together on a cookie sheet, and topped with Cooper cheese. Placed it back in the oven to melt cheese, and we ate every last bite. Doesn’t get much easier than that. Enjoy!

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Mind: Intelligence, Reason, and Imagination

Note: This is the fourth article in a series entitled “The Five Investments.” Previous articles are always available at www. webbweekly.com.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31.

The capacity of the human brain is astonishing. Our brains are comprised of over 200 billion neurons and glial cells. Our senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) provide the brain with about 11,000,000 bits of information per second. Yikes! Thankfully, our conscious brain can only handle, on average, about 80 bits per second — what a relief. Our understanding of the human brain’s capacity is constantly expanding, much like our knowledge of the universe. Recent studies suggest the human brain may have a storage capacity of 2.5 quadrillion bytes (there are eight bits

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in a byte). It would take over 3 million CD ROM disks to store that amount memory. By way of the brain, God has made an extraordinary investment in us! Intelligence is the ability to learn facts and skills and to apply them in a highly developed way. Reason is the ability to think logically, consider information, and use it to reach a conclusion. It also includes the ability to persuade or influence others by means of rational argument.

Imagination is the ability to form an image or idea of something in the mind. It is the basis for vision, dreams, innovation, and hope.

These are powerful tools God has invested in us, but whether they are used for good or for evil is completely up to the user. Whatever God has designed for good, sadly, evil can use for destruction. What are you doing with your mind?

Technology has become a powerful extension of the human brain, exponentially increasing the possibilities for good and evil. By way of the marvels of the internet and electronic devices,

the mind is increasingly vulnerable to insidious attacks. Yes, our cell phones and laptops are amazing tools for good, but these devices can be equally destructive. What are you doing with these extensions of your mind? Are you always erasing your search history? Why? Be careful, my friend. Too many people are being destroyed by the device they carry in their pocket or purse.

In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus equates thoughts with actions when it comes to committing sin in the eyes of God. That’s how serious our thought-life is to God. Why? Because what we think has a direct impact on who we are and how we act.

James 3:11 asks, “Can a salt spring bring forth fresh water?” No, it can’t. If you’re hiding sin in your brain or your device, it is eating away at you, and it will destroy you. Sooner or later, what’s inside of you is going to spill out — and it will be destructive to you and the people you love. As God said to Cain, “Sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4:7. God wants so much better for you and the awesome mind He has invested in you.

To love God with all of your mind:

1. Yield your mind to sanctification (set apart for holy purposes).

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“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to

God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8:5-8

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” II Corinthians 10:5

2. Draw near to God and humbly confess your mess.

“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn, and

wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:7-10

3. Practice the discipline of holy displacement.

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things.” Phil. 4:8 Friends, if we invest our time in learning about good things and thinking about good things, and doing good things, we

won’t have time or room for bad things. That’s displacement. Maybe this is why John Wesley said, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, for as long as you ever can.” Learn good, think good, and do good, and you won’t have room for anything else.

God has given you an amazing mind. It is a holy investment capable of creating exponential holy returns for God. Do your best to fill your mind with good — and do good with it — and your heavenly Father will know you truly love Him.

Black-Eyed Bomb: Marlowe Movie Makes a Mess

When John Banville wrote his Raymond Chandler tribute novel “Black-Eyed Blonde,” one critic said he not only nailed the style and milieu of Chandler’s 1940s detective Philip Marlowe; he had also captured Marlowe’s soul.

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As for the new movie based on that book: I don’t think those folks could find Marlowe’s soul if it drove up to their smoky L.A. office in a vintage Oldsmobile — with a quart of bourbon and a sultry femme fatale sitting in the front seat.

A long-time Chandler fan, I was initially excited by “Marlowe’s” impeccable pedigree: Director Neil Jordan (“Mona Lisa,” “The Brave One” and the flawed but critically

acclaimed “Crying Game”); writer William Monahan, who won an Oscar for “The Departed”; and Liam Neeson, who is here appearing in his 100th movie. On top of all that, “Marlowe’s” supporting cast includes Jessica Lange, Diane Kruger, Colm Meaney, Alan Cumming and Danny Huston — son of the late John Huston, who directed one classic ’40s detective story (“The Maltese Falcon”) and starred in another (“Chinatown”).

Neeson is the 18th actor to play Philip Marlowe onscreen, and the veteran’s trademark blend of toughness and integrity are wellsuited to Chandler’s world-weary P.I. But none of the other elements in “Marlowe” coalesce into anything interesting or sensible. Monahan jettisons most of

Banville’s straightforward plot; instead, he brews up a convoluted mess that feels both too derivative and too modern. Set in 1939, the story borrows from many other noir thrillers but is at the same time rife with F-bombs, coke-snorting and far more bloody violence than ever appears in Chandler’s beloved books.

Indeed, perhaps because the filmmakers snagged a lead who’s known for shooting first and asking questions later, Monahan has Marlowe wreaking havoc left and right — whereas in the books he is generally getting beaten up and knocked out, all while not quite knowing what is going on. For me, the low point involved a mid-movie scene on a Hollywood backlot. One movie-actress character is filming a shootout, and her face has been plastered with gross-out make-up giving her a bloody hole in the eye — while the onscreen director insists she look straight into the camera so

his audience will get a good view.

I’m sorry, but such R-rated content would never have been allowed in 1939; the strict Hays

“Production Code” had been in effect for only a few years, and studios were extremely limited in what they could show onscreen. For me, this was an unforgiveable lapse — by a bunch of folks who should certainly know better.

Yet, despite all this, the worst thing about “Marlowe” is how stilted and artificial it feels. Except for Neeson, everyone just seems to be going through the motions. At times, one wonders if they were aiming at parody.

There’s no real life to the dialog, the characters, or the plot — and as a result, the movie never holds our interest. In fact, it actually becomes more and more tedious as it goes along — so much so that a friend who went with me actually fell asleep.

Frankly, I kind of wish I had done the same.

Uptown Music Collective Set for Southern Rock Tribute at CAC

On March 10 and 11, the Uptown Music Collective & UPMC North Central PA will present Free Bird: A Tribute to Southern Rock at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, PA. This performance, the third of the Collective’s 22-23 Performance Season, will feature the music of a wide range of classic and more modern southern rock style groups, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Blackberry Smoke, .38 Special, The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Black Crows, ZZ Top, Molly Hatchet and more, all performed by some of the best young musicians in the area. This performance is additionally sponsored, in part, through partnerships with Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and Hudock Capital Group.

Rock music origins rose from the American south in places like Memphis, Tenn., and, although the psychedelic rock and British Invasion of the 1960s shifted the focus to the larger cities of London, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, the music’s heartbeat still resonates most strongly in the rural south. In the ’70s and early ’80s, the South rose again when bands from all over the southern states took over the airwaves with hit songs like Free Bird, Ramblin’ Man, Green Grass and

High Tides, Mississippi Queen, Flirtin’ with Disaster, Tush, and Hold on Loosely.

In Free Bird: A Tribute to Southern Rock, the Uptown Music Collective will perform highly crafted versions of some of the most important songs in this style, at the same time unleashing its stable of young guitar players, as they take on the challenge of performing the exciting, iconic guitar solos that helped make this style of music so exciting.

“I grew up listening to and playing along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, etc., and as a primarily selftaught guitarist, I learned so much about riffs, phrasing, and putting together a guitar solo through listening to this music,” said Dave Brumbaugh, founder and executive director of the Collective. “Working on this challenging set of songs is going to bring all of these student musicians to a new level, and I’m looking forward to the challenge of putting it all together and teaching this fun and exciting music”

Free Bird will feature Collective students who have been diligently preparing for this event for more than three months. Along with the music, there will be a professional-grade light, sound, and video show, organized by the students, themselves, who will work alongside the professionals at the CAC. As with all Up-

town Music Collective performances, the students are not only the performers but also the directors of the show. A group of younger students, or “Tech Monkeys,” will serve as stage technicians and spotlight operators. The cast for the show is drawn from the Uptown Music Collective’s much-heralded “Special Performance Group 1.”

This show is directed by Uptown Music Collective senior students Connor Evans (Williamsport Area High School), Ben Feuerstein (Lewisburg Area High School), and Duncan Larson (Loyalsock Township High School). The show’s leadership committee consists of UMC students Leah Batman (Laurel Springs School), Matthew Bellino (Danville Area High School), Izzy Butters (Loyalsock Township High School), Abby Colone (Loyalsock Township High School), Chase Cowden (Loyalsock Township High School), Gabreon Godin (Williamsport Area High School), Grace Godin (Williamsport Area Middle School), Brendan Kuriga (South Williamsport Area High School), Jossian Lilley (Loyalsock Township High School), Cassidy Lutz (Loyalsock Township High School), Calistra Mahoney (Pennsylvania College of Technology), Stephanie Nappi (PA Cyber), and Luke O’Brien (Loyalsock Township High School).

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show will be driving and exciting; certainly not one to miss!”

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Tickets for the performance, which are $20 in advance and $25 at the door (plus fees), are available through the Community Arts Center box office, 220 West Fourth St.; website, www.caclive.com; and phone, 570-326-2424. In addition to this show, tickets for the remainder of the Collective’s performance season are on sale now at the CAC, as well. Upcoming shows include The Show Must Go On: The Music of Queen on April 28 and 29. For more details about Free Bird, visit uptownmusic.org/freebird, or call 570-3290888. Check out the Collective’s official Facebook page, as well as other Collective social media outlets, for teasers, previews, behind-the-scenes info, and more from the performance.

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Managing heart attack treatment and follow-up care

As the proportion of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase, appropriate care for older people becomes increasingly important. In fact, caregivers and loved ones should be aware of age-appropriate care for heart attack or chest pain. The first step is to call 911. Once medical care is started, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration, and likely modifications, in how people age 75 and older are treated, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in its flagship, peer-reviewed journal “Circulation.”

The statement, “Management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the older adult population,” highlights evidence to help clinicians better care for older patients. According to the statement, 3040% of people hospitalized with ACS, which includes heart attack and unstable angina (heart-related chest pain), are age 75 or older.

“Older patients have more pronounced anatomical changes and more severe functional impairment, and they are more likely to have additional health conditions not related to heart disease,” said Abdulla A. Damluji, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, chair of the scientific statement writing committee, director of the Inova Center of Outcomes Research, and an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. “These include frailty, other chronic disorders (treated with multiple medications), physical dysfunction, cognitive decline or urinary incontinence.”

Normal Aging and Age-Related Changes in the Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular changes that occur with normal aging make ACS more likely and may make diagnosing and treating it more complex. These changes include large arteries becoming stiffer, the heart working harder but pumping less effectively, blood vessels becoming less flexible and less able to respond to changes in the heart’s

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oxygen needs and an increased tendency to form blood clots. Sensory decline due to aging may alter hearing, vision and pain sensations. Kidney function also declines with age, with more than 1/3 of people ages 65 and older having chronic kidney disease.

Multiple Medical Conditions and Medications

As people age, they are often diagnosed with health conditions that may be worsened by ACS or complicate existing ACS. As these chronic conditions are treated, medications prescribed may result in unwanted interactions or medications that treat one condition may worsen another.

“Geriatric syndromes and the complexities of their care may undermine the effectiveness of treatments for ACS, as well as the resiliency of older adults to survive and recover,” Damluji said. “A detailed review of all medications - including supplements and over-thecounter medicines - is essential, ideally in consultation with a pharmacist who has geriatric expertise.”

Steps for Heart Attack Care and FollowUp for Older Adults

* Call 911 if you notice someone experiencing heart attack warning signs. These include chest discomfort, discomfort in other areas of the upper body (one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach), shortness of breath or other

symptoms such as a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

* Consider treatment needs for co-existing conditions. An individualized, patientcentered approach is best for older adults.

* Get input from multiple specialists, including a pharmacist, to manage care and medications.

* People with cognitive difficulties and limited mobility may benefit from a simplified medication schedule, with fewer doses per day and 90-day supplies of medications so fewer refills are necessary.

* The goals of care for older people with ACS should extend beyond clinical outcomes and focus on quality of life and the ability to live independently.

* Do-not-resuscitate orders should be discussed before any surgery or procedure. For more information about managing ACS in older adults, visit Heart.org. (Family Features & American Heart Association, photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

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Jordan graduated Penn State University in 2020 with her degree in Health Policy and Administration. She has previously worked in skilled nursing before taking her position as the Personal Care Home Administrator at Nippenose Valley Village. Her passion for working in long term care started in her junior year of college where she interned at a skilled nursing facility. She enjoys building relationships with her residents and being able to act as an advocate for them.

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In the weeks and months immediately following a stroke, an early rehabilitation program offers the best possible recovery outcomes. While each person’s stroke recovery journey is unique, starting the path toward rehabilitation as soon as it’s medically safe allows stroke survivors to mitigate the lasting effects.

According to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, each year, approximately 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, globally about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime.

Early Intervention

The rehabilitation and support a survivor receives can greatly influence health outcomes and recovery. The first three months after a stroke are especially critical. Although recovery may continue for years after a stroke, this time in the immediate aftermath of a stroke is when the brain is most able to adjust to the damage done by the stroke so the survivor can learn new ways to do things.

Physical, Communication and Cognitive Changes

Following a stroke, a survivor may experience physical changes, such as fatigue, seizures, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body or spasticity, stiff or rigid muscles which may cause difficulty with completing daily activities and tasks. If experiencing fatigue, speak with your health care provider about ways to reduce it. Your care team may also be able to provide medications to help with seizures and spasticity. Physical therapy is also an option.

Challenges after a stroke depend on the severity and location of the stroke. In addition to various physical disabilities, stroke survivors may experience aphasia, communication and thought

problems related to speaking, listening, understanding or memory. Planning, organizing ideas or making decisions can also be harder.

“Remember to be patient when communicating with a stroke survivor,” said Elissa Charbonneau, M.S., D.O., chief medical officer of Encompass Health and an American Stroke Association national volunteer. “The impact of a stroke on cognitive, speech and language can be significant and isolating. When connecting with a stroke survivor, some helpful practices include demonstrating tasks, breaking actions into smaller steps, enunciating, asking multiple choice questions and repetition.”

Customized Rehabilitation

Once a stroke survivor’s medical condition is stabilized and he or she is ready to leave the hospital, rehabilitation can help restore function and teach new ways to complete everyday tasks. Rehabilitation may take place in an inpatient facility, skilled nursing facility or long-term acute care facility. Outpatient clinics and home health agencies can also provide rehabilitative care in certain circumstances.

One patient’s rehab journey might include therapy to improve balance,

strength or mobility while another might need speech or other therapies. A rehabilitation designed for the individual is critical.

Preventing a Recurrence

After a first stroke, nearly 1 in 4 survivors will have another. Stroke survivors can help reduce their risk of having another stroke by working with their health care team to identify what caused the stroke and uncover personal risk factors.

Taking steps such as healthy eating, reducing sedentary time and taking medications as prescribed can help your brain and reduce your risk of a repeat stroke. Controlling conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea also reduce your risk of having another stroke.

Support During Your Journey

Caregivers and other loved ones can provide important long-term support during your recovery and rehabilitation.

Find resources for stroke rehab and recovery including the “Life After Stroke” guide, “Simply Good” cookbook and a support network to connect with other survivors at Stroke.org/Recovery.

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Considerations for Retirees Thinking Of Working Part-Time

Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle.

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2022. However, most do not hold out that long; the average actual retirement age is 61. Canada used to have a mandatory retirement age of 65, but that mandate was overturned in 2009. Today, the average retirement age for Canadians is 64.4 for men and 63.8 for women, according to Statistics Canada.

Upon retiring, many retirees discover that they sorely miss getting out of the house and being productive through some sort of employment. Others may find it necessary to supplement their retirement incomes. There are a few things to know about working during retirement, particularly if a person is collecting government benefits.

• According to the Social Security Administration, those falling under

full retirement age for the entire year (which was raised to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later) will be subjected to an SSA deduction of $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2022, that limit is $19,560. In the year you reach full retirement age, SSA deducts $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit, but they only count earnings before the month you reach your full retirement age. For full retirement age reached in 2022 your limit on earnings for the months before full retirement age is $51,960. After full retirement age, there is no limit on earnings.

• The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada reports that individuals between the ages of 60 and 65 who continue to work while receiving a Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) retirement benefit must still contribute to the CPP. Your CPP contributions will go toward post-retirement benefits. These benefits increase your retirement income when you stop working. However, if you continue to work while

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• Keep in mind that if you are on Medicare, extra income could potentially trigger surcharges for parts B and D. It’s beneficial to speak with a financial consultant to weigh the pros and cons of part-time work during retirement.

• Part-time work does not need to be daily work. Many retirees work according to how they feel. Some options include seasonal jobs, such as

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• A number of people work parttime during retirement simply to get out of the house. Jobs that help you interact with a number of people can be beneficial, as socialization has been shown to benefit the mental health of seniors.

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In fact, high blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke as well as other issues such as kidney failure, vision loss and sexual problems. However, the American Heart Association recommends taking these simple steps to help control your levels and manage risks.

1. Know Your Numbers

In most cases, normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm HG or less. Readings consistently higher than 130/80 are considered high blood pressure. Have your blood pressure measured at least once a year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home with a validated monitor then discuss the readings with your doctor. Getting accurate readings can help ensure the most appropriate treatment should any problems arise.

2. Maintain a Healthy Weight

If you’re overweight or obese, you’re at increased risk of high blood pressure.

Losing just 3-5% of your body weight can help improve your numbers. There are an abundance of plans and programs available that can assist with weight loss, and taking positive steps with a friend or family member may help with motivation.

3. Get Active

To maximize health benefits and help keep blood pressure in the normal range, the American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination of the two. Try activities like brisk walking, swimming, bicycling or dancing. For example, the Get Down with Your Blood Pressure campaign uses music and dance to help remember the four easy steps to self-monitor blood pressure:

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If you develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional to manage it, and visit heart.org/hbpcontrol to find local blood pressure resources, step-bystep self-monitoring videos and more.

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* Take multiple readings and record the results. Each time you measure, take 2-3 readings approximately 1 minute apart and record the results to share with your doctor.

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My situation all began with a stroke, then I was faced with a spinal fusion and eventually experienced another stroke. The therapy department at Valley View has helped me become stronger for my wife and walk longer distances to help with my independence. I think I began to feel stronger last week when it finally “clicked”, and I started doing more things on my own. They have a kitchen that is made to look like a little apartment, this helped me to see if I could be independent at home. At times therapy has been challenging to overcome. Sitting up and getting out of bed has been my biggest challenge and TODAY, I have overcome that challenge. My therapists have been with me every step of the way, they make me feel safe and secure.

My situation all began with a stroke, then I was faced with a spinal fusion and eventually experienced another stroke. The therapy department at Valley View has helped me become stronger for my wife and walk longer distances to help with my independence. I think I began to feel stronger last week when it finally “clicked”, and I started doing more things on my own. They have a kitchen that is made to look like a little apartment, this helped me to see if I could be independent at home. At times therapy has been challenging to overcome. Sitting up and getting out of bed has been my biggest challenge and TODAY, I have overcome that challenge. My therapists have been with me every step of the way, they make me feel safe and secure.

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I would recommend this facility to anyone who is recovering from a stroke or is struggling with walking. This is a good therapeutic program, designed for me by my therapists. It is not easier or harder than I expected. The nursing, activities, therapy staff are very kind. Each one, in their own way, has helped my recovery process. I thank each and every person who has helped me.

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Lycoming County Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Winter Games

Recently, the honor of attending a competition, meeting athletes and coaches from several states, and competing against those individual athletes, was afforded to six Lycoming County athletes and three coaches.

Lycoming County Special Olympics athletes Sean Brink, Jeremiah Clark, Maria Marinucci, Brendan Rooker, Paul Smith, Jimmy Steinruck, volunteer Gerald Anderson and coaches Lester Loner and Tracy Rooker attended the 2023 Pennsylvania State Winter Games, which were held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs Pennsylvania, February 14–16.

The Lycoming County Delegation joined 225 athletes, 100 coaches, and 400 volunteers from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia to participate in three days of competition in Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Shoeing. In addition to the competition, everyone was treated to outstanding Opening Ceremonies, an Olympic Village, a Victory Dance, an awards presentation, and Closing Ceremonies.

All Lycoming County Special Olympics athletes participated in Snowshoeing and competed in the 100-meters 200-meter,

400-meter, and 4 x 100-meter relay events.

Following the competition, athletes were awarded medals and ribbons for their respective finishes based on the events listed, with Sean Brink bringing home a bronze medal along with three gold medals. Jeremiah Clark returned home with four gold medals, Maria Marinucci captured three silver medals, and a gold medal. Brendan Rooker took home two silver medals and two golds. Paul Smith captured two silver medals, along with a bronze medal and a gold. Jimmy Steinruck won two gold medals, a 4th place ribbon, and a silver medal.

When asked to describe in one or two words what going to the Winter Games meant to them or what was the most exciting or fun thing for them, Brink said, “good competition.” Clark said, “making new friends.” Marinucci responded with “being with her county athletes.” Rooker said he “liked the hotel,” Smith grinned and said, “the whole trip was awesome” and he “liked the dance.” Steinruck concluded with, “the food and Olympic Village.” They all responded that they are looking forward to coming back again and are hoping that Lycoming County can have more athletes attend next year.

In addition to this event being a state competition, it also served as a

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UPMC Electrophysiologist: Three Letters That Save Lives — CPR

Kashif Chaudhry, M.D.

Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is a practice used in emergency situations to help someone when their heart has stopped beating and they are unconscious — a condition known as cardiac arrest, often associated with gasping or no breathing at all. CPR is the act of pushing down

on someone’s chest to help pump the heart manually, allowing blood and oxygen to continue moving through the body. Even if the blood flow created by CPR is only partial, this procedure can double, if not triple, the chances of survival.

Chain of Survival

The American Heart Association (AHA) uses the Chain of Survival, a series of steps to take if you suspect someone is having a cardiac arrest.

– Call or ask someone to call 911 and alert Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of the unresponsive person immediately.

– Perform CPR to the best of your ability. Any attempt of CPR is better than no attempt at all. Also, Good Samaritan laws are in place to protect bystanders that act in good faith by providing reasonable first aid.

– Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is near. An AED is a medical device often found in public spaces that can measure heart rhythms and produce an electric shock to the heart. AEDs have straightforward instructions for anyone to follow.

– EMS will take over once they arrive. By following these measures, you are contributing to a more positive outcome for the victim.

Performing CPR

It is recommended for the general public to use Hands-Only CPR, or CPR with compressions only and no breaths. To perform CPR on adults, follow these instructions:

– Place one hand on the center of the chest and your other hand on top of that hand, lacing the fingers.

– Use the heels of your hands to push hard and fast, keeping your arms straight and shoulders over your hands allowing your body weight to help with

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– Compressions should be two inches deep and occur at least 100 times per minute. Think of the song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees as recommended by the AHA.

– Do not stop until an AED is ready to use, EMS arrives, or if the victim displays an obvious sign of life.

Minutes Matter

Brain damage is possible after only four minutes of a stopped heart. After six minutes, this possibility increases, and after 10, it is almost certain. The immediate use of CPR is absolutely vital to help save someone’s life when experiencing a stopped heart.

While this column provides the basics of CPR, it is advantageous to seek out an official training to practice with a CPR mannequin and a trained professional. This gives you the opportunity to see what it takes to perform high quality chest compressions and gain confidence if you should ever have to use CPR.

Kashif Chaudhry, M.D., is an electrophysiologist with UPMC’s Heart and Vascular Institute and sees patients at the UPMC Health Innovation Center, 740 High St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chaudhry, call 570-321-2800. For more information, visit UPMC.com/HeartNCPA.

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“A History of the World Through Body Parts” by Kathryn

Petras & Ross Petras

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Give the gentleman a hand. He did a good job, and he deserves it. Seriously, someone gave him a legup, he jumped in with both feet, and shortly after he put his nose to the grindstone, he found himself rubbing elbows with influential people. He shouldered some responsibility, kept his ear to the ground, and look where he’s been — so give him a hand, and read “A History of the World Through Body Parts” by Kathryn Petras & Ross Petras. It all begins with Cleopatra’s nose.

Mathematician Blase Pascal seemed fascinated by it, not because it stood out (though it did), but because Ju-

lius Caesar and Marc Antony were both smitten with it and their obsessions changed the world. That got Petras and Petras thinking how other bodily bits might have affected history. Can “zeroing in on a body part” help make sense of our world?

Take, for instance, an anonymous woman’s hand, stenciled on the side of a cave in Australia some 30,000

years ago. It was art but, since scientists know that ancient Aboriginal people could recognize others by their handprints, it could’ve also been a message. That shows a rather sophisticated form of early communication.

According to legend, St. Cuthbert’s hair and fingernails continued to grow after his death — to the point where the deceased saint had his own stylist and manicurist. St. Cuthbert, and other Catholic saints were a part of the Church’s “big business,” selling and procuring relics in the 8th through the 16th century. Today, there’s no need for a Holy pilgrimage; if you want a Holy relic, you can buy simply one online.

The conqueror Tamerlane might have used “a very distinctive limp” to build his fearsome reputation. A “religious epiphany” came to Martin Luther in an unusual place, all because of his bowels. Henry VIII is said to have kept Anne Boleyn’s heart. And Charles II of Spain’s jaw proved that “keeping things all in the family” was really not a good idea...

No doubt, you know by now that life is full of things that make you say, “huh.” You probably come across them quite often. “A History of the World Through Body Parts” offers you a whole book full of more.

And yet — that title sounds gory, doesn’t it? Nope, authors Petras and Petras don’t go that far in their storytelling. Here, you’ll get an outline in each short-to-read account (browse-able: a feature!) but one with enough particulars to make you feel smarter. Most tales are kept relatively bloodless in detail; in fact, some of them don’t involve detachment at all.

That lack of violence leaves plenty of room for enjoyment of these tiny, esoteric — but impactful — bits of history, science, and sociology. Bonus: there are lots of sidebars with even more fun-to-know info.

Readers of unique history will devour this book, but it’s also a great way to get someone interested in a narrower version of a broader subject. Just beware: “A History of the World Through Body Parts” might make you lose your head.

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The Roving Sportsman… Bat Facts

By Jon Pries

Irecall very well the four homes where I lived with my parents and two siblings as I grew up in Lycoming County from the late 1940s up through the early ’60s.

Initially, we stayed in the upstairs level of my Grandparents’ home “up the ‘Sock,” just north on Route 87 beyond Snyder’s farm. Our first home “on our own” was on Arch Street in Montoursville — across from the high school. It wasn’t long until we bored of city living, and we moved to a rental home in busy downtown Farragut. The most formative years, other than those at my Grandparents’ home, occurred next when my parents purchased a farm property with an older house and 45 acres at the base of Katie Jane Mountain that was surrounded by other larger farm properties. As a country boy who loved the outdoors, I was in Heaven!

All four houses had numerous things in common. They were all built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The wood

floors creaked when you walked on them; all were heated by monstrous coal furnaces, and the only “central air” occurred when you opened several windows and allowed a cross breeze to cool the house, generally at night. Each was two stories with a full basement and an attic. And it was in the attic area of each and every one of these homes that a crack, a seam, or a slight opening existed that allowed the occasional visitation by a curious BAT!

In those days, bats were numerous, and it was not all that unusual that one would be flying about after dark inside the house. Nonetheless, it was never a desirable encounter since people generally thought that bats carried rabies and other diseases or that one of them might just be a blood-sucking vampire bat! Either way, any such undesirable visitor was caught and thrown out the back door to rejoin his fellow bats outside.

Today, the story of bats is, unfortunately, quite different. Their numbers have plummeted. Because there simply aren’t the vast numbers

of bats there once were, the once rare occurrence of a bat inside a home simply doesn’t seem to happen at all these days. So, what is the story?

Pennsylvania is the host of 9 species of bats, including the little brown bat, the big brown bat, and the Indiana bat. Six of the species hibernate throughout our state in abandoned mines and caves, while three species go south for the winter (hmm, kind of like our “snowbirds!”). Bats generally breed in the summer and give birth the following year in late spring or early summer, with one or two young

being the normal litter size and up to four on occasion. The young are called “pups” and are almost adult size within six weeks. All bats are insect eaters and have a voracious appetite. A bat will generally consume up to 25 percent of its body weight in a single feeding spree, which can consist of approximately 2,000 insects per night! Some bat species are estimated to consume nearly a million insects per year per bat!

But now the bad news. In New York State in 2006, the first discovery of WNS (White-nose syndrome) occurred. It

was so named because a white fungus appears around the nose and on the muzzle, as well as other body parts, of hibernating bats. Unfortunately, there is a high mortality rate among the bats that contract the disease, and it is easily spread while the bats are hibernating in the close confines of caves and mines. Today, WNS is present throughout Pennsylvania and the eastern United States and has killed an estimated 5.7 million bats.

If you are simply not a fan of bats, you may think that WNS is a good thing. But, it is never beneficial to

mess with the balance of nature, as will happen as their population decreases and the insect population increases accordingly. Currently, they are a huge controlling factor for the number of unwanted insects, such as the mosquito.

While bats may be considered by many as being unwanted house guests, they truly are good neighbors. The next time you happen to discover one darting through your house one evening, try to flush it to the outside, where it can gobble up more of those pesky mosquitoes!

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Outdoors with Ken Hunter…

Do Bears Actually Hibernate?

Iwas talking with some friends the other day, and they mentioned that they might start putting out their birdfeeders a little earlier than usual, especially since the weather has been milder than normal. The thought of putting out bird feeders stuffed with sunflower seeds also brought up another topic — bears and birdfeeders.

I mentioned that I hadn’t put out feeders for the past couple of years mainly because bears, on several occasions, have torn our feeders down and, in some cases, damaged them beyond repair. We have also had several suet feeders pulled down and taken off to the woods, never to be found again.

Eventually, our conversation rolled around to the subject of bears instead of birdfeeders and, more specifically, the subject of hibernation. Many people think that bears hibernate

during the winter months, but the fact is that bears are not true hibernators. While bears are not true hibernators, our common groundhog or woodchuck is a true hibernator.

So why do animals hibernate?

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Some of our wildlife isn’t equipped to handle the cold temperatures, and another big problem is the lack of food supply during the winter months.

The groundhog, for instance, is an herbivore — they eat mainly plant life. Obviously, not much is available during the cold winter months, and they would likely starve to death. During hibernation, a groundhog will burrow deeper into the ground, and its heart rate will drop to five beats per minute. Also, it will only take about two breaths per minute, and its body temperature may even drop below freezing. The groundhog survives the low body temperature

because salty body fluids work to prevent tissue crystallization. So, if bears don’t hibernate, what do they do come winter? Bears do den up and become somewhat dormant. A bear’s den, by the way, is not necessarily a cave, but in reality, it may be a hollow log or tree, a crevice in a rock ledge, beneath fallen tree roots, a drainage culvert, or it may even be a depression in the ground surrounded by brush. Someone recently told me of a bear that denned under a porch. While bears do become somewhat dormant while denned up, they actually lapse into and out of a deep sleep. Body temperature does drop, but it’s not a drastic decline. Respiration and heart rate might decline somewhat, but not to the decline of true hibernation. Another very interesting detail regarding a bear in a den is that no waste is found in a den; they do not urinate or defecate while in that “torpor” or inactive state. It turns out that bears are actually able to turn their urine into a protein through a recycling process. My guess is there are a lot of humans out there who would like to

cash in on that process.

Bears have been known to go for long periods without leaving their dens and are capable of going two or three months without eating or drinking.

While it’s true, they may not leave their dens for long periods; it’s also true that during warmer periods, they may arouse and leave their dens for a time to search for food. I would not be a bit surprised that some bears, especially males, may have been on the move outside their dens more than once this winter since we’ve had some very mild, even warm days.

I was hiking through the woods several years ago in early spring on my way to a trout stream when I discovered a bear in a “den,” and I got a quick preview of all the stuff I just talked about regarding a bear in a den. The large male bear, about 400 pounds, was curled up under a large fallen tree. I moved up closer to take a picture when the bear suddenly looked up at me. I quickly backed off and went on about the business of trout fishing.

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Measuring Publicly Irritating Athletic Attendees Scott on Sports

As this is being written, I have no idea which version of the old adage “March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb” may hold true. Regardless of how the weather may treat us during the month ahead, one thing is for certain; of the many basketball teams and wrestling squads that began this month dreaming of championship gold on the PIAA road to Hershey, most will end the season with a loss, as only the state champions will remain standing.

That is the reality of competition and the essence of that memorable slogan of the long-ago ABC television program “Wide World of Sports” — as host, Jim McKay would tout “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”

Sports fans relish those moments when their favorite team wins a big game or claims a championship. On the flip side, frustration and disappointment are often exhibited when the final outcome is not the hoped-for result. Regardless of the win/loss conclusion, the opportunity to be in the arena and witness the game are moments sports fans seek to enjoy.

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As this year’s high school playoffs took center stage, the PIAA’s recent policy of requiring all fans to purchase their game tickets ahead of time online has left some fans grumbling, even to the point of discouraging them from attempting to go to the games. For those fans, the PIAA is Publicly Irritating Athletic Attendees at a time when the outcome of the games is of heightened interest to the ticket-buying public.

Like so many other changes and restrictions introduced to our society during the height of the COVID outbreak, the PIAA seized the opportunity to introduce its new playoff ticket policy. Their explained rationale to limit the potential exposure and spread of the disease made sense at the time. Most games were played in near-empty gyms with limited fans and spaced-out seating. But similar to many decisions implemented for an expressed reason by higher-ups, the ticket policy has found itself into permanency for District IV playoff games.

Two years ago, PIAA District IV president Chris Venna (Superintendent, Shamokin Area School District) took the

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time to explain the online ticket policy to Webb Weekly

“We used online ticketing last year (2020), and it went extremely smooth. For this year (2021), we decided to utilize it as our exclusive way to purchase tickets for events based on several factors: the success of its implementation last year; online ticketing reduces the risk for COVID transmission since there is no exchange of money at the gate; for auditing purposes, it is much more efficient and cleaner process; it is being utilized during the state playoffs so implementing it during district play makes sense, and many events all throughout the state (and country) use online ticketing (so most people are familiar).”

Superintendent Venna’s rationale has

merit from a bean-counters perspective, and offering online ticketing to the masses provides an opportunity to an everincreasing ‘cashless’ society that prefers plastic over greenbacks for everyday transactions.

But questions must be asked — whether or not the PIAA officials choose to ignore their existence.

What about those folks that don’t own computers or are not comfortable enough to complete the ticket-buying purchase, or the fan that makes a last-minute decision to attend a game or drives several hours to get to one, not aware of the computer purchasing mandate and is turned away at the gate — with cash in hand willing to pay? Or the individual that doesn’t want

to pay the convenience fees associated with online buying? Or how about the fan that goes online, buys a ticket, and then because of weather or personal circumstances, doesn’t go to the game?

The PIAA has indicated that if a game is called off because of weather-related circumstances, the ticket price will be refunded, BUT NOT the convenience fee. Is all this necessary for the fan that only wants to go see a high school athletic event?

One District IV committee member told me, “The online process eliminates potential discrepancies with the process for everyone.

“I understand the situation it puts spectators and general fans into for

attending games to support their local schools and community. The new process has benefits, but I do understand the difficulties and hassles it will cause people in terms of attending the games to support their schools and teams.”

When questioned during a rough time in his presidency, President Clinton once stated, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”

Understanding a policy and trying to do something to rectify the problems that policy is causing are indeed two different things. Don’t expect the PIAA to understand or change the inconvenience and hassle it may cause members of the ticket-buying public. In their eyes, it is “extremely smooth.”

Isimply love this time of year. Many of the local teams are getting geared. The playoffs have begun. Everyone has a clean slate. A few will advance. Maybe some will cut the nets. Buckle your seatbelts, sports fans.

I have been in the gym an awful lot. Jensen’s squad is holding its own. So far, so good in the Kyrie Hall Memorial Tournament. Williamsport Area defeated Danville in the first

round. They play again tonight in this year-end 8th-grade showcase. Several of the area’s finest are also in attendance. I enjoy talking to many friends and watching the action — a quick shout to my mates from Montoursville, Loyalsock, and Hughesville. Congratulations on your seasons. These guys are at a great age. Junior High Hoops is fun.

I am loving this AA Highschool Hoops bracket. I am very intrigued

by how it is going to finish. I no longer gamble on scholastic contests. St. John Neumann and South Side will tangle soon. Muncy and Northwest are the other semis. All four teams are solid. They are well-coached and feature some outstanding athletes. It could seriously go either way. I do not want to make any predictions. I

can’t afford to lose any more friends. I am holding on by a short thread. Hopefully, the District IV committee will update its website. Good luck.

Spencer

How about that shot from the Warrior Run kid? His 3/4 court heave at the buzzer knocked off the Green Hornets. I have watched it many times. It is now trending. The celebration was grand. I am back to following the Millionaires. Go Port. The other divisions will be a fun finish as well.

I also want to give some props to the Lycoming Warriors. Jensen and I made it to Lamade for their MAC Semifinal. The atmosphere was incredible. Arcadia came out on fire. They made several buckets early. Lycoming struggled but mounted an impressive second-half charge. The roars from the student section were outstanding. It brought back so many great memories. It went back and forth down the stretch. Division 3 basketball is the best. Lyco’s last-second shot came up a tad short. The Warrior’s fantastic run is done.

I am extremely proud of Lycoming’s senior class. They are all spectacular

lads. It was an honor to watch them grow. I got the chance to know some quite well. These guys definitely set the bar, and they left their mark. The Warriors won 58 games the past four years. Made it to the postseason four times and brought home two conference crowns. They were so good to Jensen and the other younger fans. I told you about my man Moe Terry a few weeks back. This guy is off the charts. Words can’t describe how cool this guy is. Thanks to Moe, Dyson, Pablo, DeAundre, Luke, Tobias, and Danilo. All walks of life coming together and making my alma mater look splendid both on and off the court. Well done, boys.

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Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11

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Breakfast • Wednesday-Sunday • 8am-12pm Dine in or take out • 570-505-1318

BINGO AND BREAKFAST ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO ALL OUR

SNOW BLOWERS $115225.00. Chainsaws $50150.00. All Run good. Phone 570-980-0157. 170818

METAL ROOFING & Siding For Houses, Barns, Sheds etc, 36” Coverage, Painted $2.35 LF, Bare $1.45 to $1.70 LF, Rainbow $1.35 LF, Sold As Seconds Made in Ephrata, Pa 717-445-5222.

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SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855417-1306. C11

PORTABLE RV Waste Bin, $50.00. 570-447-2439.

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THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-783-0292.

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PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-4657624. M11

MOBILEHELP, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936. C11

THE GENERAC PWRCELL solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages and power your home. Full installation services. $0 Down Financing Option. Request FREE no obligation quote. Call 1-877-539-0299. C11

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable pricesNo payments for 18 months!

Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725. C11

80 FOOT ANTENNA

Tri-Pod. 10 Foot Sections, Steel, On The Ground, Can Be Taken Apart. $250.00. Call At 5pm 570-998-8249. 171344

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855948-6176. C11

FARM FEED

HAY. SMALL SQUARE BALES. Alfalfa & Timothy Mix. First & Second Crop. $4.00 & $5.00 Bales. 570323-1967. 171293

FOR CHICKENS: QUALITY Layer Pellet, Crumbles, Starter, Grower, Finisher. Also Bedding. Other Quality Livestock Feed Avail-

BUYING GOLD & SILVER PAYING CASH FOR...

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

able. Clean Scratch Grain. Fought’s Mill Race Street, Hughesville. 570-584-2764. 171161

FIREARMS

WIN. DELUXE, MOD. 64, 32 Special Rifle. Excellent Condition, 1943. 85 Rounds Ammo, $2,100.00. hookoo50@gmail.com .

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FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

$140.00/Cord. Pickup At 6925 Armstrong Road, Muncy, PA. 17756. 570-5468633. 170411

FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery Call 570-220-5227.

171342

HARD WOOD SLAB

WOOD $10.00 A Bundle. 570-547-0635. 169986

GOOD THINGS TO EAT

FRESH EGGS From FreeRange Ducks. $5.50 Per Dozen, Quantity Discounts. Loganton Area. Call 570-

725-2187. 171151

HEALTHCARE

STROKE & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer- 5 screenings for $149. Call 1-866-518-8391. M11

CARING FOR AN AGING LOVED ONE? Wondering about options like senior-living communities and in-home care? Caring.com’s Family Advisors help take the guesswork out of senior care for your family. Free, no-obligation consult: 1-855759-1407. C11

DENTAL INSUR-

ANCE-Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www. dental50plus.com/ads #6258.

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ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen

One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587. C11

DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246. M11

DENTAL INSURANCE

from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-5531891 www.dental50plus. com/macnet #6258. M11

WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad Street

Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING

Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 171147

WANTED: CHEST FREEZER. Working Or Non-Working Condition. 570-745-2491. 171323 WANTED: USED

BOOKS. We Buy Large Collection. Cleaning Out Your Attic, Storage Unit And So Forth? Give Us A Call. Would Like To Fond A Steady Supply Of Used Books. We Need Old Books And So Forth. Call 570-7252405 Ext:1 . 171340 BY GONE ANTIQUES BUYING JEWELRY, JEWELRY, JEWELRY

GALORE!

Pre 1960’s Glitzy And Gaudy Vintage Costume & Designer Jewelry. Estate Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Gold Jewelry (Old Or New),

Sterling Jewelry, Sterling Silver Items And Quality Antiques. FOR APPOINTMENTS, PHONE 570-2950622 LEAVE MESSAGE, OR 570-295-4013

THANK YOU. 171204

FRYING PANS & ANVILS. Any Size & Condition. 1 Pan Or Whole Collections. Let Me Be The Judge. 570-998-9132. 171191

ANTIQUE GERMAN DOLLS. NO MODERN DOLLS. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE, THANK YOU. 570-419-6686. 171338 BUYING RECORDS!!!

GRETCHEN’S

JANITORIAL/ CLEANERS

Part time cleaning positions available in the Watsontown area.

Monday - Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Call or text 717-324-1552. 171285

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MONTGOMERY and Messiah Lutheran Church of Clarkstown are seeking a joint Organist/ Pianist. Please contact the church office at (570)5476423 and leave your name and phone number. 171018

Wm. P. Connolly Real Estate Co.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LOOKING for a Heavy Equipment Technician position? Look no further. Wayne Township is looking for a FT Heavy Equipment Technician. The successful applicant will receive the full benefit package, which includes Authority paid health insurance, short, and long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, Employee incentive plan, and numerous other valuable benefits. If you or someone you know is interested, complete the application online at www.waynetwplandfill. com or stop in the office to complete one. 171286

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 holiday’s, 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 570-323-1983. 171335

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (ECLC) a faith-based not-for-profit childcare facility located in the First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County at 89 Kimble

Hill Road, Williamsport is accepting applications for a full-time Infant Teacher. Applicants must be at least 18 years or older and have a minimum of two years documented experience working with young children. Please send resume to eclcfsbc@ gmail.com or call 570-3232025 for more information. The ECLC is an EOE. 170620

MAINTENANCE POSI-

TION. Montgomery Borough is seeking a full-time maintenance employee.

Monday-Friday, on call rotating weekend; job would include operating/maintenance of machinery-backhoe; mini excavator, etc; water well knowledge; water line repairs; mowing, repairing roads; plowing and maintenance of Borough property. Work well with others and willing to learn. Pay rate based on experience. Send resume to donnajmiller1@ comcast.net or pick up an application at Montgomery Borough Office at 35 S Main Street, Montgomery PA 570547-1671. 171017

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. 171336

BUSINESS SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-360-9668. 171153

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-5923616. C11

Tax

2-Story home with full Superior Walls basement on 1 acre.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, foyer, and a 7’ x 34’ covered front porch with amazing view.

Vinyl siding, steel roof, oil fired hot water baseboard heat – with supplemental heat via a wood stove in the dining room and 200 amp electric service.

24’ x 44’ steel garage/workshop. 5 minutes from US-15/I-99.

PRICED: $259,000

Experience in real estate, construction, or accounting is preferred. Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office.

Competitive Salary

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Must be self-motivated, independent thinker to assist the CEO on a daily basis.

Competitive Salary

PROJECT MANAGER

Must have significant experience in "ground up" commercial construction. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the complete oversite and management of construction projects.

Competitive Salary

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Full time position for a Warehouse/Delivery Associate for mid-sized warehouse

Duties include receiving, transfers, deliveries and special projects as needed.

Organizational and computer skills a must. Must have clean, valid driver’s license to be able to drive company delivery trucks.

Ability to lift 70 pounds a must.

Forklift experience and prior warehouse experience preferred.

40 hours a week plus occasional overtime. Eligible for benefits of Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, time off, life insurance after probationary period.

Send resume and salary requirements to mike@poshllc.com

GUN BINGO South Williamsport Fire Department

March 25, 2023

HEALTHCARE CLEANING

NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796.

FARMING

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-272-0492. M11

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare

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. 1-855-9033048 . C11

TV / INTERNET

CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT.

We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items

From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570321-9472. 171345

WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value.

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors are available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-3384807. M11

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING

AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215.

170258

BECOME A PUBLISHED

AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors

Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-4821576 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/macnet. M11

THE BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation.

Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877540-2780. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED

AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER!

LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today.

15% Off Entire Purchase.

10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.

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LAWNCARE

ROBERT’S LANDSCAPING. Mowing, Trimming, Mulching, Spring Clean-Up. 570-279-2012. 171214

RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Mowing And Mulching. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570-772-1588.

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LYCOMING COLLEGE ATHLETICS IS HIRING PART-TIME ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER!

This position will work under the guidance of the Equipment Manager to ensure that all of the athletic equipment for campus sports is in good working condition. The Assistant Equipment Manager will work with all 19 sports to prepare the equipment for both travel and home games. For more information go to www.lycoming.edu or call 570-321-4042 to inquire!

Look look LOOK. ATTENTION FARMERS! Do you have a wet spot in your field that you want gone? We get rid of the average size wet spot for $250. with some secret sauce.. Money back guaranteed. Call or text 5709892175 or send an email to hertzlerenterprises@ gmail.com . 162929

SERVICES OFFERED

LEGAL

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K - $125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness Call 1-877-7051472 Monday through Friday 7AM-5PM PST. M11

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substantial cash award - even with smoking history. NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-888-650-9135. M11

FINANCIAL

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-866314-0584 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow. com/macnet. M11

Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 888-9650363. M11

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills?

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-844774-0206 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow. com/ads. C11

ARE YOU RECEIVING SSDI/SSI Benefits? You may be eligible for additional benefits. CALL US TODAY Citizen Disability 1-888490-6616. M11

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare

Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971. C11

INSURANCE

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 866924-2397. M11

DIRECTV STREAMCarries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/ Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405. C11

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! 866-3960515. 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 1/21/24. 1-866590-5561. M11

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! 1-833-758-3892. 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 866-4990141. C11

LYCOMING COLLEGE IS HIRING IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE!

Looking for a career where you can make a difference by keeping our college community safe? Consider joining our Public Safety team at Lycoming College! We have positions available as Public Safety Supervisors, Communications Offi cers and Public Safety Offi cers which work together to ensure the safety of our students, staff, faculty, and property on campus. Lycoming College offers excellent benefi ts that include generous holiday pay / paid time off, retirement and tuition benefi ts as well as health, dental and vision insurance. Go to www.lycoming.edu for more information or call 570-321-4042 to inquire!

VisitourFacebookpageforticketsorcontactanydepartmentmember.

573 Hastings Street, South Williamsport Phone: 570-326-4167

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. 1-866-4791516. C11

DIRECTV STREAMCarries 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 1-866-6296086. M11

REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS

2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR. No Cats. $700.00. 570-322-3256. 171328 -MILL RACE COMMONS and PARKSIDE MANOR ELDERLY APARTMENTS. Applications are now being accepted from eligible elderly individuals in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Applications can be obtained from Ruth Wiest at SEDA-COG by calling 1-800-326-9310 or 570-524-4491. WHAT ARE MILL RACE COMMONS AND PARKSIDE MANOR? The apartment buildings consist of a total of 60 individual apartments designed to house senior citizens 62 years of age or

Locally Raised - Happy, Healthy Proteins

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 171237

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS.

DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

older. These apartments offer modern, maintenance-free, and affordable living. All of the units consist of a combined kitchen/dining area, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The facilities are located adjacent to Indian Park, and also have luxuriously furnished community spaces located throughout the building. These include a community room, lounges, a library, a computer lab, and a three-season porch. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Applicants who are at least 62 years of age and whose annual incomes are less than $31,980 for one person or $36,540 for two people. We are currently maintaining a wait list for both buildings. HOW MUCH RENT DOES A RESIDENT PAY? $600 (one-bedroom) or $700 (two-bedroom) per month. The monthly rental includes all utilities with the exception of cable television and telephone. 171333

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95.

CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570326-9322

RV BRAKE 2 Towed Vehicle With Remote Braking, $250.00. 570-447-2439.

170984

BLUE OX TOWBAR With Safety Chains, $400.00. 570447-2439. 170985

CARS

2011 FORD TAURUS SEL. 170,000 Miles. Good Condition. Call 570-3260374. 170672

SUV

2012 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED. Red, 2.5L. 80,500 Miles. $13,500.00. Call 570-3267845. 170995

VEHICLES WANTED WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206

KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

DONATE YOUR CAR, 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

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

ATTENTION

B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-5471040. 171251

anticipates the following position:

Grade 6 Science Teacher

Apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/

HONOR SHOW CHOW MEETING

DR. BURGOON FROM PURINA WILL BE SPEAKING ABOUT HOW TO GET YOUR ANIMALS SHOW-READY!

Animals Covered: Sheep, Goats, Swine, & Cattle (in that order) PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS, $15 OFF PURINA COUPONS & KNITTLE COUPONS! Discount Pricing on Honor Show Products Ordered That Day!

Seed Potatoes

TAKING EARLY ORDERS FOR APRIL ARRIVAL! OVER 10 VARIETIES AVAILABLE!

Fruits & Veggies

Garlic Starters

Chicago Hardy Fig

Grapes • Asparagus Root

Horseradish

Strawberries

Bulk Seeds

Livingston Seed Packets & Vermont Organic Seed Packets Available!

BULK SEEDS AVAILABLE BY THE OUNCE OR POUND! Stop In to See What’s Available!

Food Plot Products

Stop in and Talk to One Of Our Experts!

ARRIVING 2nd WEEK OF APRIL!

Blueberries • Raspberries

WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED INCLUDING LIME, FERTILIZER, SOIL TEST KITS, SEEDS & MUCH MORE!