Webb Weekly April 5, 2023

Love, Life and Selflessness

Easter Thoughts from Father Manno

By Jim Webb Jr.

As I gathered the information this past week, I intended to write about how we must protect our children when they go to school. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the innocent victims of the Covenant School shooting.

A 9-year-old child should never have to worry about going to school, nor should their parents have to worry about their safe return. But that’s the reality we are all facing. Our Nation must unite to protect our children from preschool right on through college, as well as the educators and sta members. I will stop there this week.

With all that is currently going on in the world, the message I would like to share is from a column I wrote with the help of Father John Manno several years back in celebration of the greatest father/son story ever told.

Father Manno is one of my favorite people in our neighborhood of the West Branch Valley. When we get together, we can talk all day, about everything from faith, to the Catholic Church to Ebbets Field and when his dad played for the Boston Braves.

Father Manno is proud and passionate about the area he calls home. He and I share

the same love for our community. He was quick to point out it’s the great people of the Williamsport area that make this such a special place to live and raise a family.

“We are all so blessed to live where love, friendship, and community still matter so very much in today’s world.”

e word love dominated our conversation about the Lenten season and Easter. Father made it clear that “God’s in nite love for each of us was shown by the sending of his only Son to walk amongst us. To su er, die, and be buried; only to rise again to show everlasting life is possible for all.”

I have always appreciated how Father John can break things down and make them easy to understand. So here are some of his thoughts on topics related to the season of reconciliation and Easter. First up, the question I’ve heard asked so o en this year is, “Why does Easter fall so late this spring?”

“Easter has ancient roots; we always celebrate Christ’s Resurrection on the Sunday a er the full moon, which occurs a er the vernal spring equinox. is year what is referred to as the Paschal full moon occurs on April 19th, which makes Easter Sunday, April 21st.” Father also shared with me that the earliest Easter can fall is March 22nd, and the latest it can fall is April 25th.

What did Father Manno give up for Lent?

“Same thing I do most years, eating be-

tween meals.” We both laughed at this because our Italian heritage makes it very di cult to only eat at those three times a day.

Father wanted me to stress that Lenten sacri ce is about sel essness. It is intended to show a person’s love for Jesus and his fellow man. “It doesn’t have to be done by giving something up, like candy. It can also be shown through charity, such as volunteering time each week or doing something above what is normal. e key is to show love each week during Lent, and a commitment to whatever you choose. Be sel ess.”

One of Father’s favorite times of Holy Week is Holy ursday. “ e Last Supper was a beautiful event. It was all about love and friendship. Jesus was bringing together the Apostles for a celebration prior to what he knew would be a very tough Friday, ending with the cruci xion.”

Father Manno was especially touched by Jesus kneeling and washing the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper. is was a sign of love and that we are all one and the same. “A beautiful gesture of friendship. On this special day.”

Other things that Father shared about Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar, although Christmas gets a lot more hype, was the love and tragedy of Good Friday. How the crowd turning on Jesus and the brutal events of the day were necessary to spill the blood of Jesus Christ for the love and forgiveness of mankind. A truly sel ess act by our Lord and Savior.

A er Jesus’ Resurrection from the tomb, he was met by Mary Magdalene, who wanted to embrace him. Jesus did not want this. He wanted her to embrace him spiritually and wanted her to stop holding on to his mortal being. Father Manno shared with me the importance of this was to make “Easter touchable.” To understand that it is a matter of love and faith that makes it so, not a physical embrace. “We need to believe in our Lord and Savior unconditionally and make Easter a part of every day.”

“Easter is truly a story of love and good winning out over evil. at by accepting Jesus Christ into your life, you are forgiven, and Everlasting life is possible,” Father shared.

Some other thoughts from Father Manno — a palm signi es both life and death. A lily looks like a megaphone to proclaim, “the greatest news the world will ever know. Christ has risen.” Father Manno’s favorite Easter candy is the peanut butter egg, although he also loves jellybeans. Father believes that his grandmother, who was Pennsylvania Dutch, summed up Hope Springs Eternal no matter when Easter falls on the calendar, as she would o en say to him, “Even in February, things are stirring beneath the Earth, we might not see them, but we know they’re there.”

Father Manno’s message to everyone is to “love each other and share the spirit of Jesus Christ.” Father Manno and I wish you a very Happy Easter.

Father Manno went home to the Lord on May 30, 2019.

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Happy Easter!

Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I had so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest this year! Next to the Fourth of July, Easter is one of my favorite holidays.

But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are you ready? Like really, really ready? Are you ready to find out the names of the winners in our Third Annual Easter Hunt Contest? OK, if you are really sure…here we go!

Congratulations to the following winners of our Easter Egg Hunt!

– Reese Werner

– Aaliyah Kelly

– Garrett Paulhamus

– Cody Paulhamus

– Kristina Stephens

– Jason Jennings

– Sadie Creasey

– Leia Lyons

– Hunter Toon

– Evelyn Detweiler

Your prizes can be picked up in our office at 280 Kane St. South Williamsport, MondayThursday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on Fridays we normally close the office around 2:00 p.m. In case you are curious — the final total was 121 Easter Bunnies. There were 57 eggs in the March 22nd edition and 64 in the March 29th edition!

We want to offer our sincerest thanks to everyone who entered! Because of all of your counting, we will be making a donation to

the Lycoming County SPCA! Seriously, y’all are amazing! I received a ton of entries in the contest and can’t wait to continue the tradition next year! Of course, we’ll have another one for Halloween in October too! And as always, thank you to Jimmy for always giving a little extra in these contests! The kitties and doggos appreciate it!

I mentioned on St. Paddy’s Day that I am not even a little bit Irish. I am, however, just a pinch shy of 80% Italian. As such, I am legally required to love to make old Italian recipes. OK, OK, maybe not legally, but for sure morally. One of my favorite places to find those recipes in the Mater Dolorosa Cookbook. If you aren’t familiar, years and years ago MD published a cookbook full of recipes that were submitted by parishioners. The recipes are fantastic and a real connection to the Italian heritage in our area. My aunt snagged me a copy, and I have put that book through the proverbial ringer over the years. It’s my go-to, especially at Christmas, until I can get Steve’s aunts to give up their cookie recipes! On to my point…Italian Easter (or sweet pie). I’m not a huge dessert person, but this is one of my favorites, so where better to get a fantastic recipe? You got it — the MD Cookbook. So here is the recipe, originally

submitted by, Sue Cacko. Easter (or ricotta) Pie

Ingredients:

Sweet Dough:

• 2 cups flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 tsp. vanilla

Filling:

• 3lbs. ricotta

• 1 dozen eggs

• 4 cups sugar

• Lemon extract

• Orange extract

• Anisette

Directions:

Mix ingredients for pie dough and roll out. I use a 9x14-inch roasting pan. Separate pie tins can be used. Save some of the dough to make strips for lattice work on top of the pie. Mix ricotta, eggs, and sugar. Mix and combine lemon extract, orange extract and anisette to make 1/2 cup. Add to ricotta mixture. Beat well. Pour into pie crust.

Roll out remaining dough into 3/4-1-inch strips, and as long as your pie pan. Crisscross the strips and pinch to the edge of pie pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour until set. Leave in oven to cool for 1/2 hour. Keep refrigerated.

Before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar. Also, if you would like to have a copy of this cookbook, I believe you can grab a re-print at It’s My Party Store.

0 I hope that you all have a Happy & Blessed Easter!

Family Easter Outfits

Spring is here, and it is almost time for the Easter Bunny to come hopping down the lane. Many of us have childhood memories of getting new church clothes for Easter. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or homemade, Easter was a time for a bit of springtime finery to be put on display. Now with two little girls of my own, I’m looking toward family Easter outfits that are appropriate for Sunday morning service that my children (and husband) will agree to wear. Like all things involving kids, Easter outfits need to look great but be clean, functional, comfortable, and in line with each child’s preference. No sweat, right?! Here are a few outfit ideas I’m considering for the family this Easter.

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downs for dad and sons. You can also browse by a particular print, such as stripes, plaids, and geometric patterns. This makes Easter outfits a nobrainer if you can get everyone to agree on the same prints and colors.

Even if everyone likes matching outfits, buying new clothes for the whole family may exceed your holiday budget. To be honest, most adults don’t need new clothes each Easter. So, having the adult outfits picked out first can lay the groundwork for the family’s overall coordinated looks. Family members don’t have to match exactly for coordinated dressing, or even all wear the same color. Instead, pick a grounding piece that one family member wears and then build off that for the rest of the family.

First, I may go all-in with matchymatchy looks. I really enjoy Old Navy’s “Family Outfits” online store. It features items across departments that coordinate, with many pieces in the same pattern. You can pick up a floral blouse for mom, and get the same pattern in dresses for daughters, then color-coordinate with polos or button-

For example, if you happen to pick up a linen or poplin pastel plaid shirt for mom or dad, then the other members of the family can pick shades from the plaid for their outfits. One kid wears a dress in pink, lavender, or sorbet. Another kid has a mint-green buttondown and dockers. Again, instead of buying new for everyone, a parent

should see what they already have, most likely from Easters past, and then just refresh little ones’ wardrobes to coordinate.

Another easy way to coordinate is through accessories. One practical piece for Easter, especially on a chilly morning, is a cardigan. Granted, sweaters aren’t normally accessories, but they can serve as an add-on. Think of summery dresses with brightlycolored cardis or dress pants, an oxford shirt, and an ecru pullover. Knitwear is great for jumpstarting the life of your warm-weather clothes here in the Easter season. Or, have everyone wear a bow or bowtie in whatever color or pattern they choose. It is a nod to family dressing without too much fuss or muss.

Of course, families don’t have to coordinate for Easter or any holiday. Everyone can simply pick what they want to wear as long as it’s presentable and preferably comfortable. If you are inclined to give a sartorial nod to the season and have some fun with it, consider novelty prints, like bunnies, eggs, carrots, and chicks, for neckties, dresses, polos, or socks. For more casual options, there are some supercute Easter-themed t-shirts out there for the whole family. If you can find one with a pun, ala, “Every Bunny Loves Me,” scoop them up for both

adults and kids.

So much depends on the weather as well. I remember my brother and me freezing out on our back deck in our springy Easter church clothes for pictures. Looking back on those photos now, you can tell we were shivering. Unfortunately, there is a good opportunity that it’ll be cold and gray any year. Looking at the forecast, the weather appears to be fairly mild, but there’s always the chance of rain. So be prepared to add some layers to your intended Easter outfit or have warmer backup options at the ready. The aforementioned cardigans, boots versus dress shoes, leggings under dresses, and the appropriate outerwear are all easy pivots come Easter morning.

Lastly, don’t feel you have to commit to these outfits. If you want to change out of church clothes and into something more comfortable for a meal or an egg hunt, by all means, do it. If you’re just dressing for pictures, strike a pose in your heels, then slip into fuzzy socks afterward. Everyone has different traditions for Easter, some brunch, some church, some get up at 5:30 a.m. and set out eggs for little ones to find. If you’re also one of those families that likes to coordinate your outfits for whatever your activity, consider one (or more) of the approaches above.

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Costumes and Scenes for Play on Display in Store Windows

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The Junior League of Williamsport is trying very hard to interest children in the play they will be presenting in the Curtin School Saturday afternoon and evening. It is the dramatization of the story that has become a classic in the children’s literature, “The Land of Oz.”

To make it more vivid the costumes that will be worn in the production will be on display in the corner window of L.L. Stearns and Sons and a bright little scene from the play will be displayed in miniature in the window of Ralph B. Grammer’s Jewelry Store. Perhaps children and parents passing Pine and Third Streets can pick out characters that they have learned to know through the stories. There is the costume that Tip will wear, bright blue and white with a tiny cap to match. He wore it when he walked through the Land of Oz.

There is the costume worn by “Glinda the Good” in pale blue white and satin with a tall gold crown and those of her attendants in eggshell satin trimmed with bright red heats. There is that worn by the real Princess of Oz, while a scepter bearing the insignia of the Land of Oz, in which she returns as ruler. The one with the tin head will be worn by the woodsman, the one of lovely brown and red by the highly educated snuggle bug…and every child can pick out the one worn by Jack Pumpkinhead.

Will the children who look at the window think that it is a little bit brighter than real sunshine because it shines on a fairyland story, and will the tiny figures have a stronger appeal because they have stepped out of a story children love?

The Junior League is very proud that one of its members, League President, Mrs. Clayton Spicer, was able to design everything on display.

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The Days of Holy Week

Easter Sunday is often described as the holiest day on the Christian calendar. A day when Christians across the globe commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter Sunday is the culmination of the Lenten season of sacrifice. Easter Sunday comes on the heels of Holy Week, which is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity.

Holy Week consists of various days that have their own special significance in the minds and hearts of Christians.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Trinity College at the University

of Melbourne notes that Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted with crowds that enthusiastically waved palm branches. In commemoration of that entry and greeting, Christians receive palm branches or palm crosses during Palm Sunday Mass.

Holy Wednesday

Once known as “Spy Wednesday,” Holy Wednesday focuses on the darkness of Holy Week and is meant to symbolize the abandonment of Jesus by his disciples. The religious service of Tenebrae, which is a Latin word meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” is typically observed during Holy Wednesday services.

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper. The Last Supper is the final meal Jesus shared with his apostles prior to his crucifixion. Christian scriptures indicate that, during the Last Supper, Jesus predicted his betrayal by one of the apostles present at the meal. It was also during the Last Supper when Jesus foretells that Peter will deny knowing him three times before the next morning. Trinity College notes that Maundy Thursday reminds Christians of the new commandment that Jesus gave his disciples. That commandment was to love others as Jesus has loved them.

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates the trial of Jesus, his subsequent sentence of death, his torture,

his crucifixion, and burial. Non-Christians may wonder why a day commemorating such events would be characterized as “good,” but Trinity College notes that, in this sense, the word “good” is meant to connote something “holy” or “pious.”

Holy Saturday Holy Saturday marks the conclusion of Holy Week. Celebrations of Holy Saturday typically include a late-night Easter Vigil service that involves a liturgy and ultimately the celebration of the Eucharist. The two-part celebration is designed to commemorate the emergence from darkness into the light that is the Eucharist.

Holy Week is a significant period for Christians across the globe that commemorates many of the events that preceded the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A Hoppy Easter Cake

Warmer days at the start of spring means Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies.

This Easter, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful mood.

This cake is fun and bright with a fluffy, moist interior. Complete with chocolate candy eggs, shredded coconut and chocolate chips for little bunny toes, this recipe goes all out to paint a picture of the Easter bunny.

Start by combining whole eggs, egg whites, cream of coconut, crushed pineapple, coconut extract and vanilla extract.

In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Then add butter gradually, 6 tablespoons at a time, for a total of 12 tablespoons.

Add dry mixture to a mixing bowl then add egg mixture half at a time. Beat until cake batter is formed.

Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake 18-20 minutes. The remaining batter goes into an oven-safe bowl to bake for 1 hour, 40 minutes.

The buttercream frosting is made with powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla extract and coconut extract.

Assemble the cake using pretzel sticks to

blend it together to make the bunny butt shape. Frost the cake and spread shredded coconut over it to create a textured appearance. Stick chocolate chips on the bunny’s feet to create toes. Place your favorite Easter or bunny candies around the cake for extra garnish. This cake is worth every step. It’s delicious and as cute as can be, plus it’s perfect for dessert after a big Easter dinner.

Easter Bunny Butt Cake

Servings: 10-12

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 2 eggs, plus 4 egg whites, at room temperature

• 3/4 cup cream of coconut

• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• 2 teaspoons coconut extract

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 1/4 cups flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Buttercream Frosting:

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

• 3 tablespoons milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

• 4 thin pretzel sticks

• 1 bag (10 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut

• 8 drops green food coloring

• 2 large round chocolate candy melts

• 6 chocolate chips

• mini candy-coated chocolate eggs, for garnish

Directions:

Heat oven to 325 F.

Line muffin pan with four paper liners. Spray oven-safe glass bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, cream of coconut, pineapple, coconut extract and vanilla extract until combined.

In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Add 6 tablespoons butter. Pulse until combined. Add remaining butter. Pulse until coarse meal forms.

In large mixing bowl, add coarse flour butter meal. Add half of egg mixture. Beat 1-2 minutes. Add remaining egg mixture; beat until combined.

Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.

Pour remaining batter into prepared oven-safe bowl. Bake 1 hour, 40 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.

To make buttercream frosting: In large bowl, add powdered sugar and butter; beat until fluffy. Add milk, vanilla extract and coconut extract; beat until creamy.

Turn bowl upside-down on cake stand until cake removes from bowl. If cake needs leveled, turn cake over and trim to flatten. Frost cake.

Remove wrappers from cupcakes. Using two pretzel sticks, press into base of cupcakes

and anchor to bottom rim of bowl cake to create bunny feet. Frost feet.

Take third cupcake and cut muffin top off. Cut muffin top in half. Using one pretzel stick, anchor one muffin top half at bottom of full cupcake to form toes. Repeat with second muffin top half for other foot. Frost toes.

Attach final cupcake with remaining pretzel stick to butt area of cake to make tail. Frost tail.

Apply 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut all over cake. Press chocolate candy melts into bottoms of bunny feet to resemble foot pads. Add chocolate chips to resemble pads for toes.

Place remaining coconut in plastic bag. Add green food coloring. Toss in bag until coconut is colored. Spread around base of cake for grass. Decorate grass with chocolate eggs.

Tips: Spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level off excess. Scooping directly from bag compacts flour, resulting in dry baked goods. Add 1 tablespoon additional milk if frosting is too stiff. Keep adding until desired consistency. (Culinary.net)

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Stimulating social occasions are what you need right now, Sagittarius. Such get-togethers will introduce you to new people and new ideas that can inspire.

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By Larry Stout

When George Heiges stepped down from Director of the Office of Veteran Affairs for Lycoming County in June of 2019, I felt the position would be impossible to fill. In Director Heiges’ eight-year term, he had established Lycoming County as not only having one of the best Veterans Affairs Office in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania but THE best. His office brought in more funds for veterans than any other county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2018!

In his place, a 72-year-old Vietnam vet named Mike McMunn stepped up. Stepping up to fill an impossible role, or so I thought. However, Mike hit the ground running. In June 2019, he assisted Judge Nancy Butts in initiating a new Veterans Court in Lycoming County. As Judge Butts noted when the court was established, “We want to honor our country as well as their service but also recognize they have specific mental health drug and alcohol criminal justice needs that we want to address as well.”

The key ingredient for the Veterans Court was veterans serving as mentors to stand alongside those going through

a judicial process. The one who organized these mentors was Mike McMunn. “We’re not social workers. We’re not the probation officers. We’re not counselors. We’re just other veterans who want to help veterans.”

For quite some time, the “we” that Mike McMunn was referring to was “he.” For several years, he was the one and only mentor. It speaks of Mike’s tenacity and sincerity that kept the program going, and today there are now five mentors serving in that capacity. He is a man who does things with his heart as much as his head.

In the 1960s, US Army Captain Mike McMunn was stationed in West Germany, but with the Vietnam War in full force, he requested to be transferred there. He got his request and was subse-

quently assigned to the Military Assistance Command (MACD) as an advisor with the South Vietnamese Army. His responsibility was to assist these nationals in modern military tactics and also to prepare them for the time when the American forces would be withdrawn. Mike developed a very different attitude toward the Vietnamese than many vets who served in that war. He lived with the Vietnamese, learned their language and customs, and grew to greatly respect them.

It had been over fifty years since he left Vietnam, but there was always a siren call beckoning him to return. For years he imagined going back, but it never seemed practical. When a very good friend, Al Sever, who had served for 33 months in Vietnam as a helicopter gunner, suggested he and Mike go backpacking in Vietnam in March of this year, Mike was already packing up.

The trip was literally a dream for Mike. He and Al began by flying into Hanoi and, from there, went south, staying in hostels and just taking in whatever sparked their interest, eventually getting to Saigon, where they departed. They were stunned by how modern the country had become. Half a century ago, they left a thirdworld country that was terribly polluted and primitive in many ways. The country Mike and Al discovered today was incredibly different. Everything is new. There are skyscrapers, international busi-

nesses, department stores selling Rolex and Gucci products, and nice roads packed with buses and zillions of scooters. They found lovely villages, beautiful temples, and a very peaceful country.

Mike emphasizes that he is not naive; the country still is a communist, socialist country. He never saw a newspaper or magazine, suggesting that information is still quite restrictive. But the people do not seem to mind; they accept their government as it has given them a better way of life.

America has also changed as well since then. Vietnam tore our country apart; many returned broken, battered, and beleaguered. At the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on March 23rd, a proclamation was made recognizing March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a national observance that recognizes veterans who served in the US military during the Vietnam War. It was on that day, 50 years ago, that the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, was disestablished and also the day the last US combat troops departed Vietnam.

Lingering effects are not just psychological but also physical. Mike McMunn noted that many Vietnam vets that come to his office have medical issues related to Agent Orange. Sadly, he also saw that the country of Vietnam is likewise dealing with this affliction on a much, much greater scale. The scars of that war live on.

2 of 3

As I mentioned in part 1 of this article, I have worked with many seniors in the fitness and wellness fields, and there are some things I have noticed that the best-living among them have in common. In part 1, I also mentioned that everyone needs to decide the best way for them to achieve happiness as there is no single way to live your later years. The key is not to let others tell you what should make you happy; rather, be yourself and live life your way. Second, everyone needs to have a purpose and a reason to get out of bed. The people I work with seem to have energy to spare and are still passionate about certain things. They have work and hobbies and look forward to things. They travel and read and still get excited.

In this installment, I would like to discuss two other key factors to a high quality of life that I believe my seniors have in common — strong social connections and regular sleep.

In a 2021 study of over 11,500 Australians aged 70 or older, researchers

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found that people that lacked social connection were at a higher risk for heart disease. Another study conducted in England of over 3,300 men aged 52 and older found that socially isolated participants were less likely to report being physically active and had much higher rates of obesity and smoking. Loneliness and social isolation have also been known to affect memory and depression.

In a 2017 study by Donovan et al., data from 1998 to 2010 was analyzed on men and women aged 65 and older who participated in a US Health and Retirement study. Of the approximately 8,300 people studied, researchers found faster rates of cognitive decline among those that reported being lonely. The bottom line is that loneliness and isolation are very bad for your physical and mental health. So, stay connected. Join a club, make friends, talk to people. Humans are social creatures, and people need to be around other people.

The other factor that I believe to be important in maintaining a high quality

of life in later years is getting enough quality sleep. I have written many times over the years that sleep is not a luxury but is an absolute necessity for optimal function of body and brain. It is central to the production of important hormones, allows the brain to remove toxic waste products, and is essential to memory and mood. In a 2021 study by Sabia et al. of 8,000 middle-aged people, researchers found that there was a 30% increased risk of developing late-onset dementia in people who slept 6 hours or less per night when compared with those that slept seven or more hours regularly. Other research suggests that lack of sleep is connected to higher rates

of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, among other things. Getting enough quality sleep can help reduce the risk of these and other health problems later on.

Aging well might not be on your mind, but it absolutely should be. While some things, such as injuries, accidents, and genetics, are largely out of one’s control, there are certainly things that you can do to improve the odds of living life with a high degree of quality and, most likely, add years to your life. In this series’ 3rd and final installment, I will discuss how a proper diet and regular exercise can help you make the most of retirement.

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The Narrow Road

We’re living in divided times. Why?

Because people are becoming very narrow-minded and incapable of understanding and respecting someone else’s point of view. Worse, they seem completely unwilling to even try. It’s their way or the highway. It’s driving us all crazy.

With a big holiday coming up in just a few days, families will be gathering to celebrate. Still, they better be very careful about the opinions and views they express — especially about politics and religion. It could lead to a big blow-up and a bad scene.

I am generally an empathetic person. I’m guessing it’s what makes me somewhat useful as a minister. I’m always curious to know how people have arrived at their conclusions. Listening to their stories gives me a greater understanding of why they think the way they do. When we are willing to listen to each other, we grow in our understanding, become better people, and foster a more civil society.

That being said, I acknowledge that Christians, including me, travel a narrow road on one topic. Our faith informs us that there is only one way to experience reconciliation with God, genuine peace, and the promise of eternal life: these come

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only through Jesus Christ. As a guy who loves to build consensus, writing that last paragraph was tough; it offended some of you. I understand, and I wouldn’t blame you one bit if you stopped reading this article right now. That’s what I sometimes do when a writer expresses a very narrow-minded viewpoint. But if you’ve read this far… Jesus knew His message was narrow and offensive. He warned His disciples that they would be hated and persecuted because of it. To this day, His true followers are still hated and persecuted because of what He called the narrow road.

In fact, it is the offensiveness of this narrow road that caused Jesus to go from being hailed as a hero on Palm Sunday to being crucified as a zero just five days later on Good Friday. In His last week, Jesus offended everyone, even His disciples. If you don’t believe me, then read Matthew chapters 21–25. He was so successful at offending them that Matthew 26 begins with Jesus saying, “As you know, the Passover is two days away — and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” It is stunning just how quickly His situation changed. Five days. That’s all it took. Why? Well, they didn’t want a way to God. That road was too narrow. What they

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wanted was a messiah to liberate them from Roman occupation and taxation. When it became clear that He wasn’t the miracle-working warrior king they had hoped for, their anger raged to the point where they screamed, “Crucify him!”

Jesus’ narrow road message was hated then for the same reason it is hated today. In Genesis 3:5, the serpent deceived Adam and Eve by suggesting they could become like God. That temptation continues to plague us. We want to believe we don’t need anything from God because we can be like God ourselves—the masters of our own destiny, creating our own morality, peace, security, and self-fulfillment. It doesn’t work. It is a broad road that always leads to destruction. Human history affirms it.

If we’re honest, most of us don’t want the narrow road to God either — we want the broad road, the one that leads to being our own God with more money and power, a bigger house, a nicer car, better vacations, improved health — you know, the long list of things we think will make us happier and more content and peaceful. It is a broad road — and there are a lot of people traveling it.

Jesus is the narrow gate that leads to the narrow road. He said so Himself:

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate, and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

Matthew 7:13-14

Traveling the narrow road requires us to

forgive our enemies and to pray for the people who are spiteful to us. It asks to be patient, kind, long-suffering, and merciful. It calls on us to wash each other’s feet and to love one another as greatly and freely as Jesus loved us. It’s no wonder so few find it. To travel this road, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily and follow Him. Yes, Jesus traveled the narrow road ahead of us. He showed us the way of love. It is what Holy Week, His week of passion, is all about.

If that’s not what you’re looking for, then the narrow road of Jesus will be offensive to you. But if you’re seeking the true peace of forgiveness and reconciliation with God, purpose in this life, and eternal life in heaven, then the narrow road is the road for you.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:10-12

Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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EVENTS

Dinner

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

When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 4 p.m. to 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 April 6, 2023, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Little Naturalist Storytime

What: Join us as we read a nature themed story and then afterwards do a craft or hands-on activity related to the theme of the story. For ages 6 and under. Registration required by 3pm the day before the program (April 5) by emailing vicurtis@pa.gov or calling (570) 753-5409x132.

When: Thursday April 6; 11:00 a.m.

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

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or spinach/artichoke stuffed chicken breast with fettucine alfredo. Take out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for takeout orders.

When: Friday, April 7, 2023, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post

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DJ What: DJ Spider

When: Friday, April 7, 2023, 8 p.m.

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

Book Review Luncheon

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review. Dana Brigandi, Development, Marketing and Public Relations Director at the James V. Brown Library, will review the book I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.

When: Friday, April 7, 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, April 5.

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

Waterfowl Walk

What: Spring is the time to welcome back all of our migrating birds. We will drive to various points around Ricketts Glen to look for waterfowl and other water birds visiting Lake Jean on their migration. Good boots are recommended for walking. Bring bug spray, field guide, and binoculars. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-4777780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Friday, April 7 at 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Audubon Event

What: Join us for a Lycoming Audubon field trip to Rose Valley Lake. This is an easy walk/ride trip around the lake, looking for water fowl and land birds. Loaner binoculars are available.

When: Saturday April 8th, at 8:00 a.m., weather

permitting.

Where: Meet at the south boat launch of Rose Valley Lake. Directions: from Williamsport, take Bloomingrove Rd to Balls Mills, then follow Rose Valley Rd north from Balls Mills for 6 miles.

What’s Growing on in the Garden?

What: What’s Growing on in the Garden? Join the Master Gardeners every 2nd Saturday in the Gardens to see what pests, practices, and produce are in the Gardens and tips and tricks to get the most from your gardens.

When: Saturday, April 8th, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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

Build Your Own Habitat: Making Glass Jar Terrariums

What: Since their accidental invention by English botanist Nathanial Bagshaw Ward in 1842, people have been creating tiny microenvironments under glass as a way to study nature and bring a little bit of outside indoors to enjoy year-round. In this program, join forester Angela Poleto as she walks you through the ins and outs of building your own glass jar terrarium! Bring along your own jar of any kind (with a lid) and all other materials will be provided! Registration is required by emailing vicurtis@pa.gov or calling (570) 753-5409x132.

Space limited.

When: Saturday April 8; 1:00 p.m.

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

Post Closed

What: The Post will be closed.

When: Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

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

Dinner

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

When: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Royal P. Steinbacher, American Legion Post

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Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: April 11th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. & April 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Toastermasters Class

What: Control your fear of public speaking. Practice speaking before a friendly audience who will guide you on your journey to becoming a better speaker. Contact Donna Miller 570-322-2982 or Phil Buehrer 570-3266801

When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Post Breakfast

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

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

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

CHURCH EVENTS

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Maundy Thursday

What: Maundy Thursday Service. The service will include communion, special music, and foot washing. For more information, email trinitychurchpa@comcast. net or call 570-322-0126.

When: Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

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

Ecumenical Services

What: Good Friday Ecumenical Services. For more information, email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net or call

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Menu: Spaghetti, Salad/Applesauce, and death by chocolate and other assorted desserts, coffee, and water

Tickets: $ 30.00/each – Advance ticket sales only online

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“Eclipsed” Presented by Resounding Cymbals Performing Arts

“Become the celebrated guests of Lord and Lady Moon at the coveted annual Moonlight Masquerade Charity Gala. When a diamond Tiffany necklace scheduled to be auctioned off at the event mysteriously disappears, it becomes clear that someone present isn’t quite what or who they appear to be. But things take a decidedly sinister turn as members of the entourage turn up quite indubitably, irrevocably dead. Could one of the remaining blue-bloods be responsible? Could someone in the audience help solve these heinous crimes? Can the crimes even be solved, or will the entire evening be “Eclipsed”?”

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When: Good Friday, April 7, noon to 3 p.m. A Good Friday Service will be held at noon. At 1 p.m., you can walk the labyrinth, have silent meditation in the Chapel, or watch a video on the Passion of St. Matthew. Stations of the Cross will be held at 2 p.m.

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

Good Friday Service

What: A solemn service of scripture and music to commemorate the events of Good Friday.

When: Friday, April 7th, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Tivoli United Methodist Church, 9598 Rt. 220 Hwy., Hughesville.

Celebration of Life

What: Celebration of life for Geneva Hoover. Luncheon to follow.

When: April 8th at 11:00 a.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 43 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery.

Easter Egg Hunt

What: Easter Egg Hunt/Easter Story. Kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, call our office at 570753-8137 during the hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

When: Saturday, April 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect Ave., Avis.

Church Service

What: Sunday service. He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed. All are welcome to learn about God and the Christian life.

When: Sunday Morning, April 9th. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunrise Service

What: Easter Sunrise Service by the fire. Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy a morning of worship.

When: April 9th, at 6:00 a.m.

Where: Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Rd., Cogan Station.

Easter Services

What: Easter Services. An Easter egg hunt will be held after both services. For more information, email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net or call 570-322-0126.

When: Easter Sunday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

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

Easter Service

What: Remembering Jesus Christ - Easter service.

When: Sunday, April 9th, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 82 Rader Ave., Cogan Station.

When: Friday, April 7th at 8:00 p.m.

Where: Windows on 4th, at the Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Classic Rock Revival

What: “Classic Rock Revival” playing classic rock.

When: Saturday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Bald Birds Brewing Co., 220 Shaffer Lane, Jersey Shore.

Blues/Jazz Night

What: Blues and jazz with the Cadillac Cats. Contact info: 570-713-9845.

When: Saturday, April 8th, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Up the Crick - Wine & Antiques 5099 N. Route 44 Hwy. Jersey Shore.

Blues Night

What: Blues Night with the Cadillac Cats a group from Lycoming County.

When: Saturday April 8th, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Reserve seating for dinner before the show.

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

ART EXHIBITS

ART SHOWS...

MEETINGS

MEETINGS...

Elderly Parent Caregiver Support

What: A peer support group offering encouragement and ideas to caregivers of elderly parents. For more info, call or text Carol at 272-215-7659.

When: The first Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. (No July meeting.)

Where: The Well Church, 522 Grier St., Williamsport. Enter from parking lot entrance.

When: Saturday, April 8th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., band starts at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Watson Inn, Watsontown.

Sewing Class

What: Sewing basics workshop, for 14 and up. Learn how to sew on a button, hem pants, use a machine, and take home a neck pillow. Cost: $30 ticket includes appetizer and beverage. Call to Join: (570) 865-6247.

Combo Show

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: The show runs through April 8, 2023.

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

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS…

EVENTS

Deb Moffitt

What: Noted Plein Air Artist, Deb Moffitt to Present at April Bald Eagle Art League Meeting. Plein air artist, Debra Moffit will be presenting “BALANCING

ACT: Exploring and Using Notan to Strengthen Your Artwork.”

When: Thursday, April 6th, from 7-8:30 p.m.

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

Don Hess

What: Working Boy: Songs & Poems about Work

When: Friday April 7, 2023: Two shows: 1:00–2:00 p.m. & 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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

Phil Reeder

What: Phil Reeder, solo guitar playing — acoustic/ electric.

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If Everyone Loved Jesus

Can you imagine if we lived in a world where everyone loved Jesus? How amazing would that be? To be surrounded by people who love and trust in him. People would be happier, kinder, and have so much more hope to hold on to.

What if everyone held a door open for you? OK, what if they opened the door for you with a smile? Then, what if they opened the door for you, smiled, and said, “Have a nice day!” This is something that takes minimal effort but can make a big difference in someone’s day.

What if everyone at the grocery store actually put the cart back where it belongs? Do you know those cart corrals placed all over stores in parking lots nationwide?

Yup. See, that’s where you take your cart and make maybe twenty to thirty steps to push that baby back where it goes from where you are parked. This way, the cart doesn’t sit vacantly and blow into a car on a windy day, or someone else must move it because you are too lazy to put it back. It’s common courtesy, folks, and honestly, just plain common sense.

What if everyone didn’t throw trash out a car window or dump garbage bags anywhere they felt like? Or when you go

to the recycle bins, no boxes and bags of garbage are lying around. I’m sorry, when you pulled in, did you see a sign that said “DUMP?” It disgusts me when I see this. God made a beautiful place for us to live in. There is beauty everywhere we look! But when I see garbage on the side of a highway, trash bags at the recycling bin, or someone throwing trash out of a car window, boy, does it make me mad. It’s just so incredibly rude. Take some pride in our world and take some pride in yourself! Gee whiz. What are we? A bunch of hogs? I’d say animals, but they don’t even treat our world like this. Why are humans like this?

What if we were a little kinder? What if we smiled more? What if we cared more about the world we lived in? So many people live with fear, anxiety, no hope, and depression. We never know what someone else is going through. Can’t we be kinder and more considerate of others?

Do you know how many times the bible says, “Do not be afraid?”

365 times. Umm, there are 365 days in a year. Coincidence? No, nothing’s a coincidence with God. I think because any given day, people are going to discourage

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you. They are going to be cruel. Turn family and friends against you, or even take your health. But friends, God will never turn your back on you. He loves us 365 days a year and will care for us. In fact, he loves us so much that he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross to save us from our sins. That is some serious love. He has been fighting for us since the beginning, before we were ever born. Exodus 14:14 says, “God will fight for you; all you have to do is be still.” God knows EXACTLY what you are facing; all he wants you to do is trust him. Not only is he handling it, but he is handling it better than you ever

could.

You have to put your faith and trust in him, and I promise you over and over again your life will be changed forever. I’m not saying you will never have bad days or have anything bad ever happen to you.

As a Christian, I know that things happen for a reason, and I have to trust why God is doing this in my life. I know that I can pray to him any hour of the day, and he will hear me. He may not answer that prayer instantly or at all, but knowing he is there gives me peace that you will never know until you trust him!

Let me tell you this little story about

trust quickly. Probably about thirteen or fourteen years ago, my husband and I struggled financially for a while. We had a certain bill that needed to be paid. I couldn’t tell you what it was for, but I know it was $156. I babysat as many kids as I could after our son Tyler was born, and my husband didn’t make big bucks back in the day. We lived paycheck to paycheck for some time. I didn’t know how this one bill would get paid, but I knew God would take care of us. I just prayed about it. I had grown so much in my faith, going through some rough times the year prior. One day, a few days before this bill was due, I got the mail. There was an envelope from our insurance company. I opened it up, and there was a check for $156!!!! I literally had goosebumps and just kept thanking God. Something happened that our insurance had an adjustment somewhere, and they owed us money. It was unreal that it was the EXACT amount dollar to dollar that we needed. Since that moment, I’ve never worried about money. God has always supplied exactly what we needed. I’m telling you this because he can do amazing things if you just let him in. He sent his son to die for you so you could live in this world, knowing he will walk with you in this crazy world and that someday, you can live in heaven with him eternally! God made this world in less than a week, and he has been working on heaven ever since. Can you imagine how beautiful it will be!? You won’t get there by doing nice deeds or “thinking” you are good enough

to get there. You have to truly accept Jesus as your Savior.

John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him will have eternal life.”

Folks, you won’t just have eternal life; your life here on earth will be changed for the better! Jesus gives us hope. I can’t imagine going through these times we live in without him. As we go through the Easter season, think about what Jesus went through for you. He loves you so much. Just let him in and watch how he will change your life forever.

If everyone loved Jesus, this world would be a much better place.

My Gram, Lois Liddick, used to make Easter bread every year since I can remember. I always loved how pretty it looked and the sweet taste of it!

Easter Bread

(Not my Photo)

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar

• 1 Packet Active Dry Yeast

• Zest of 1 Lemon

• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

• 3 to 3 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

• 3/4 Cups Milk

• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cubed

• 2 Eggs Beaten

• 3 to 4 Dyed Eggs Uncooked

• 1 Egg Yolk for egg wash

• Nonpareil Sprinkles

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, yeast,

lemon zest, salt and 3 cups of flour. In a saucepan, or in the microwave, gently heat the milk and butter to about 115°. Add the milk to the dry ingredients. Use a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Add in the beaten eggs and mix on mediumhigh for 2 minutes, being sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. If the dough is still very sticky, add the remaining ½ cup of flour. The dough should be soft and only slightly sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use the dough hook attachment and knead on low speed for 6-8 minutes. Shape the dough into a round

ball and place in a large, greased bowl, turning the dough in it to coat the dough in grease. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, dye 3-4 uncooked eggs of your chosen colors. Let dry completely. No need to hard boil the eggs, they will cook as the bread bakes.

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into thirds and roll each portion out into a 24-inch rope. Place the ropes of dough on a parchment lined baking sheet and braid in a traditional 3-strand braid. Form a circle with the braided dough and pinch the ends together.

Very lightly coat the colored eggs with oil and arrange them on top of the braid. Don’t press the eggs into the dough too much as they will sink and settle some as the bread bakes.

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot for at least 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°. Make the egg wash by mixing 1 egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of water. When it has finished rising, brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, if desired. Avoid getting the egg wash on the colored eggs. Bake for 25 minutes until the crust is a deep golden brown. The internal temp should be 190°. Let cool on a cooling rack before serving.

In the market for a home?

Buying a home can be scary. We want to make it a little—less scary. Woodlands Bank will be hosting two informational seminars for anyone thinking about buying a home

Come out to either location listed for informative conversations, refreshments and to meet one-on-one with an expert mortgage lender.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by visiting woodlandsbank.com/homebuyer-seminar-23/ by April 10th, 2023 to reserve your spot.

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“Who We Are Now: Stories of What Americans Lost & Found During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

by Michelle Fishburne

c.2023, the University of North Carolina Press

$25.00

229 pages

Check-in.

Let everybody know you’re OK, so they don’t worry. Make a phone call, send an email or

a text, just let them know you’re upright and taking nourishment, and you hope they’re the same. Don’t make them wonder; go ahead and reach out. As in the new book “Who We Are Now” by Michelle Fishburne, it’s important today more than ever.

In many ways, 2020 was a massive year of change. It sure was for Michelle Fishburne.

Late in the summer of that year, she, “found myself without a house, a spouse, a job, or a kid to take care of...” She was in her late 50s, and “everything was upside down,” so she moved into an elderly mo-

tor home with her dog and waited to see what was next.

And one day, it hit her: we all went through a certain amount of trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. How are we all doing now?

To find out, Fishburne turned her home around and headed across America to ask.

In Washington, a response researcher pointed out that most of us figured a “global pandemic was likely to come in our lifetime,” assuming that time would be far away. A mayor in small-town Arkansas watched as the citizens in his town pulled together tightly; others reported fierce support for local small businesses. People checked on their neighbors and

“did a lot of talking about masks.”

Many Americans, though warned, were “stunned” at the speed at which things were shut down, canceled, or indefinitely postponed and how weird it all seemed. Some people caught COVID-19 and survived. Others didn’t. Some escaped it — they still wonder how — and some thrived during that time, with better opportunities, more business, new lives, stronger ties.

We were uneasy, if not downright afraid. We were watchful. And we changed. Said a senior living exec in Georgia, “You can’t go through something like that and not be changed.”

For three years now, we’ve divided our lives as B.C. (before COVID) and A.D.

(after disease). You’re ready to go back to the way life was; you’re ready to move on. But just wait: first, let “Who We Are Now” show you a different side of the pandemic. Absent are high-level explanations and technical terms here. Gone are the shouting, mistrust, and arguing. Instead, author Michelle Fishburne lets people just talk in her book. She allows stories to be told, recorded, and heard, accounts filled with relief, heartbreakers, gratitude, and happy tales that are shared with what seems to be a bit of sheepishness. Reading them — seeing such a wide collection in one browseable place — is like swanning through a new-normal-style social gathering, catching fragments of conversation from people just like you, eavesdropping

on the most interesting before moving on to the next story.

Readers who believe they’ll never forget the last three years may find “Who We Are Now” comforting in its ordinariness and everyday people feel and its lack of divisiveness. This is a book about you and everyone you know. Check it out.

Our Favorite Things: Repasz Band’s Spring Concert

By Joseph W. Smith III

For Williamsport’s popular Repasz Band, the well-known phrase “They’re playing our song” might be revised to say, “We’re playing our song” — because every concert ends with the ensemble’s signature “Repasz Band March.”

But the “our song” theme is especially apt for this year’s spring concert, which features a program of personal favorites from the group’s vast repertoire.

Founded in 1831 and now nearing its 200th

anniversary, the renowned Repasz Band presents “A Few of Our Favorite Things” — a free concert slated for 7:30 p.m. on April 11 at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center.

“This show was programmed in a very unique way,” says Repasz conductor Jeff Dent. “Our members suggested over 80 ‘favorite’ band compositions in December and then voted online for their top two in 10 different categories. During our January rehearsals, we played the top selections, and then members voted for their favorites.”

In other words, adds Dent, “The entire program for this concert was selected by our

own band members!”

After opening as always with “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Dent will conduct Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture,” as well as “American Elegy,” “Ave Maria” and John Philip Sousa’s “March of the Mitten Men.”

The latter, Dent explains, is a 100-year-old tune “dedicated to the men of the Mitten/Philadelphia Trolley Company, which delivered concert-goers to Willow Grove Park, where Sousa’s band played every summer.”

Long-time Repasz officer and trombonist Nancy Eischeid says she recommended “Festive Overture,” having loved the piece since hearing it in high school under the baton of veteran miliary conductor Arnald Gabriel.

“The piece begins with a magnificent trumpet fanfare, followed by a gloriously fast-paced musical whirlwind of sound,” Eischeid explains. “I don’t remember being able to move until the overture was over. Since then, it has been my single favorite concert band piece.”

The soaring “American Elegy” was, in the words of its composer, Frank Ticheli, written “in memory of those who lost their lives at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, and to honor their survivors.”

Assistant conductor Jessica Lewis will lead

the band through the march “Trombone King,” Clare Grundman’s “Concord” and a rip-roaring medley from Pixar’s 2004 hit “The Incredibles.” Lewis, who also plays trumpet in the band, has a heartfelt solo in “American Elegy.”

Associate conductor Theo Lentz takes up the baton for the Spanish march “Amparito Roca,” Ticheli’s arrangement of “Amazing Grace,” Aaron Copland’s famed “Fanfare for the Common Man” and a snappy collection of Glenn Miller tunes.

The latter includes “At Last,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000” and “Moonlight Serenade.” It was selected by veteran Repasz member and historian Linda Kibbe — because, she says, “it has been an audiencepleaser when we’ve played it before, and the band enjoys playing it too. We first performed it more than 40 years ago.” Repasz tuba-player Jerry Eicheid says he nominated the Copland piece because “it is still as fresh, exciting, moving, soaring and powerful as the first time I heard it a very long time ago.”

The April 11 concert will also include presentation of the Repasz Band Senior Awards — given annually to one senior from each high school in Lycoming County. Winners will join the band onstage to play along with the concluding “Repasz Band March.”

The ensemble also plans an early summer concert to honor its long-time conductor Albert J. Nacinovich, who passed away in February.

More information is available at repaszband. org.

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Celebrate Easter with Family-Friendly Fun

Gathering for Easter means bright decor and flavorful food with those you hold nearest and adding some extra “eggcitement” to the holiday can come easy. Let your inner kid shine through with games and activities everyone can enjoy whether it’s at the kitchen table, in the backyard or gathered around for story time.

Hunt for Easter Eggs

Likely the most popular Easter activity of all, hiding plastic eggs full of candy and goodies for kiddos to “hunt” brings plenty of smiles and giddiness. Whether your gatherings typically take place in a family member’s backyard or a local park, it’s an exciting way to get youngsters outdoors for a friendly (yet probably competitive) game.

Bake Desserts

Every holiday comes with its own flavorful traditions and Easter is no exception. From sweet, fresh, fruity desserts to chocolatey delights, baking your family’s favorites is a fun way to bring everyone together in the kitchen. Assigning specialized roles in an easy solution for ensuring all feel involved. Little ones can gather and organize ingredients while older kids measure cups, tablespoons and teaspoons to show off their math skills. Finally, adults can handle cutting and cooking so safety comes first.

Decorate Eggs

Keep the fun in the kitchen by using eggs (real or plastic) as the canvas for creativity. Dyes are a popular choice, but you can also paint or simply use markers to decorate to your heart’s desire. Add final touches with glitter, fabric or ribbons to truly make your creation your own.

Enjoy the Outdoors

Depending on where you live, Easter often presents opportunities to celebrate outdoors. Turn back the clock with kidfriendly classics like tag, hide and seek, backyard sports and more. The best part: These beloved games are meant for all ages, meaning everyone in the family can get in on the fun.

Pass Down Family Stories and Traditions

Whether your loved ones live down the street or across the country, holidays bring people together. These moments spent sharing meals, playing games and looking back on the past are a perfect opportunity for passing down stories and traditions, from studying the family tree to sharing the secrets to favorite recipes. Encouraging elders to share their experiences helps ensure traditions are passed from generation to generation and connects the past to the present and future. (Family Features, Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

Hidden Truth of Human Trafficking in PA: It’s Our Problem, Too

According to a new local documentary, a single human-trafficking victim can suffer more than 40 rapes a day.

But perhaps even more shocking is the fact that this sort of thing happens in Lycoming County.

Produced by Central PA’s On the PULSE media outlet, “The Hidden Truth of Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania” is a bracing, brave and brilliant look at how and why this occurs in our own backyard.

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“Like most other people, I assumed human and sex trafficking was more of an international problem — or it involved girls being kidnapped, taken from home and forced into the trafficking trade,” says the film’s writer and co-director, Anne Reiner. “But I was surprised to find that in addition to this type of trafficking, there is a more hidden kind that takes place within our communities, often perpetrated by family members or a guardian of the victim.”

Along with fellow-director Noah Beiter, Reiner interviewed several local experts, advocates and trafficking survivors for her film, which premiered March 18 at Penn College.

It will run again at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lycoming College’s Krapf Gateway Center.

The interviewees’ unilateral testimony is

that sex-trafficking is generally not as sudden and overt as in the famous Liam Neeson movie “Taken.” Instead, in up to 80% of cases, the perpetrator is a family member or an intimate partner.

One courageous trafficking survivor is Lynaugh Bobst, a Williamsport native who is now helping to expose this tragedy in our area. Bobst stresses how hard to was to be heard as a powerless teen who — like another local survivor in the film — was actually trafficked by her own mother.

“There are people who construct a lifestyle that gives them power and privilege over others,” says Bobst in her revealing interview.

Perpetrators often use social media to lure victims, looking for youth with loose privacy settings; in many cases, the victims’ posts reveal social isolation or unstable family, and these can be exploited by traffickers offering gifts, connection or sympathy, all while “grooming” their targets for sex with friends or customers — some from out of state.

“Route 15 in PA is one of the primary corridors for trafficking through the state,” says one of the film’s attention-getting intertitles.

Having begun their research four years

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ago, Reiner and Beiter spent a year and a half working on the film, for which they served as the entire crew — doing all their own editing, lighting and photography.

Beiter even appears briefly in what may be the film’s strongest aspect: Alongside articulate and well-informed interviews runs a fictionalized vignette involving a young victim and her trafficker.

With no dialog and just a scattering of tasteful but distressing scenes, we watch this young lady fall under the man’s spell, thereafter, cycling through a series of faceless trysts — then slowly realizing that she needs to break free.

Beiter plays the perp, with a tremendously tender and engaging lead performance by Williamsport Area High School junior

Faye Moore. Along with the actual victim interviews, this brilliantly crafted storystrand really puts a face on the horrific issue.

The movie also discusses how victims are rescued and rehabilitated, including the vital PAATH 15 initiative, which has now been in place for nearly 10 years. This fine film’s April 8 screening is free and open to the public.

On the PULSE is currently also working on a film project about end-of-life care around the world — plus two others on elder abuse and the opioid crisis in our local community.

Info on funding or promoting any of these projects can be found at onthepulsenews. com or anne@onthepulsenews.com.

County Hall Corner: Planning for the Future

By Larry Stout

Iam a year late in highlighting the 200th anniversary of the birth of the man considered to be the Father of American Landscape Architecture. Born on April 26, 1822, Frederick Law Olmsted’s most notable accomplishment was constructing Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City and designing 100 other public parks. Olmsted also designed parkway systems, college campuses, planned communities, recreation areas, arboretums, cemeteries, and urban/suburban areas throughout the country, including the U.S Capitol Grounds and the gardens at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. He came to my mind when I was thinking about planning. Olmsted was quoted in the year 2000 edition of the “Comprehensive Plan in Pennsylvania” that lack of planning results in a “…drifting hand-to-mouth policy of doing only what must be done today.”

Planning always seems to get the short straw, but to the credit of the Ly-

coming County Commissioners, they do highlight this area when they get a chance. So, it was at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on March 23rd. The meeting went about an hour, and when it came time for the commissioner’s comments, Commissioner Mirabito chose his time to present the 2022 Annual Report of the Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development. He had a copy of the report and was strongly encouraging the public to read it. This then resulted in a little confusion on exactly HOW they were to read it. Commissioner Mirabito stated that he was “guessing” it was online, then decided to make it stronger, saying, “I

am willing to put a little money on the fact that it is online. Or it will be online — no, I’m sure it is online.”

Shamefully, I should have raised my hand and told him that in the time he debated with himself, I had found the document on the county’s website. And Commissioner Mirabito was right; for those who would like to know where county funds are going to go in the future, this is the place to find out.

The report starts with an excellent overview by the department’s Executive Director, Shannon L. Rossman. The first section is devoted to accounting for the $22 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, not just identifying what groups or organizations received these funds but also what these funds would be used for. The next sections are just as informative. The Housing Starts Grants Initiative is designed to offer programs for income-based housing rehabilitation, affordable housing, and senior housing, as well as to spur an increase in development and help reduce the impact of inflation on new home prices.

In 2022, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority (PHFA) awarded Lycoming County $952,534 in Pennsyl-

vania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Funds. These funds were awarded to five different organizations, with STEP receiving three different grants in the program, each with an explanation of why these funds were needed.

Other important projects that received funding were related to hazard mitigation, transportation planning, municipal services, and other areas. It is amazing how much information is contained in just 31 pages.

Yes, it is worth reviewing this important document because it tells us where our tax money is going. However, it is also true that it is a bit tricky to find on the county’s website. It is necessary to first go to lyco.org, and on the headings, click on “Departments,” and from there, go to “Planning and Community Development.” From the list of options, click on “PCD Annual Reports.” This will bring you to the “2022 Annual Report.”

Planning is not an option, which I learned from my own experience. At the beginning of this article, I noted that I wanted to highlight one of my heroes, Frederick Law Olmsted, last year, but I forgot — poor planning on my part.

Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may be served as morning treats. And faithful Christians may dress up in their Sunday best to attend religious services.

Easter egg hunts are another time-honored component of this festive occasion. According to History.com, the Easter bunny and his eggs may initially have been derived from stories about an egg-laying

hare introduced to Americans by German settlers during the 1700s. Children would make nests and

hind colored eggs. Children often relish in the idea of scouring their homes and yards in search of brightly-hued plastic or hard-boiled eggs. A little planning on the part of Easter egg hunt organizers can make this festive tradition even more fun.

• Set the date: If Easter egg hunts are more than just family affairs and involve neighborhood searches or hunts with a close knit group of friends, it may be smart to schedule in the days before Easter. This helps ensure that a good crowd will be available. Hunts on Easter itself may not get as many participants because celebrants could be at church or celebrating privately.

• Gather supplies early. Easter decora-

tions and plastic eggs sell out rather quickly, so it’s wise to stock up on items as soon as they reach store shelves. If you’ll be using real eggs, consider boiling and coloring the eggs a week before the egg hunt so you won’t feel a time crunch. Simply store the dyed eggs in the refrigerator until ready for use. Color around six to 12 eggs per participant.

• Designate a search area. Aim for a relatively private spot for the egg hunt. A park may seem like a good idea, but people who were not included in the egg count could wander in. If you use a public space, rope off an area where the eggs will be hidden. In addition, have a backup plan if the weather will not cooperate. School gymnasiums, libraries or church recreational

centers are some potential indoor options.

• Have pails at the ready. Some children will forget to bring a basket. Therefore, have extra, inexpensive pails or buckets on hand. Sturdy gift bags also work in a pinch.

• Keep ages in mind when hiding eggs. Avoid choosing hiding spots that can be dangerous or prove too difficult for kids to find the eggs. Prior to hiding eggs, count how many you have, which will help to ensure all eggs were actually collected later on. Next, identify hiding spots that will work for various ages. For example, toddlers will need conspicuous spots and older children more challenging nooks and crannies. A map of where every egg is hidden can help as well. Real eggs may

not matter outdoors since wildlife could simply dine on any undiscovered eggs. However, plastic eggs are not good for the environment and every attempt should be made to collect them all.

• Send children out in stages. Let the youngest kids go first, and then group each search team by ascending age. This helps make sure the older kids won’t simply snatch up the more easily found eggs.

• Reward with prizes. Be sure each child has some sort of takeaway prize. However, it’s fine to reward the best egg hunter with a more substantial prize.

• Gather and celebrate. Encourage guests to bring a small dish to contribute. After the hunt, everyone can gather to enjoy some refreshments.

Christians around the world fill church pews on Easter Sunday to participate in one of the most holy and important celebrations of the liturgical year. Although every Sunday presents opportunities to share in the word of God, Easter Sunday is an especially significant date on the Christian calendar.

Each Easter, Christians celebrate

the miracle of Christ’s defeat over death through his resurrection and ascension to his father’s side in heaven. However awe-inspiring, Easter is much more than this event and its retelling. Easter actually is the core of the Christian religion as it has come to be known, including inspiring the rituals and teachings that have been shared for nearly 2,000 years. Without the events that unfolded during

Holy Week, the Christian faith would not exist as it was prophesied. Christ’s selfless sacrifice on the cross for others’ sins, as well as his miraculous resurrection, are the anchors upon which all of Christianity has been built.

In 1 Corinthians 15:17, St. Paul wrote, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” Pope Benedict VVI similarly summarized St. Paul’s words, indicating that if the resurrection were taken away, it may be possible to piece together ideas about God and men, but the Christian faith would be

“dead.” In his book, Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict further wrote, “Jesus would be a failed religious leader… he would then remain purely human, and his authority would extend only so far as his message is of interest to us.”

According to Christianity.com, Easter is part of the redemptive plan of mankind. It is worthy of celebration because it proved to people that Jesus is the Son of God. This gives Christians confidence that there is life after death, and they will have the same power working in them that raised Je-

sus from the dead.

Out of Holy Week and Easter also came the start of Christian masses. On Holy Thursday, Jesus introduced his disciples to the bread that they ate at the Last Supper as “his body” and the wine as “his blood.” This would serve as the basis for the Christian celebration of Holy Communion, which remains a vital component of the faith and religious services.

Easter is a significant date on the Christian calendar that inspires Christians across the globe to celebrate their faith.

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UPMC Expert: Ear Ringing Explained

Megan Sechrist, PA-C Otolaryngology, UPMC

According to urban legend, your ears ring when someone is talking about you; according to doctors, it’s tinnitus. This ringing can be described as a phantom noise, or sounds that aren’t actually there, and can include high-pitched squeals or low rumbles. While this isn’t technically a disease, these symptoms, among others that amount to a tinnitus diagnosis, may drastically affect your quality of life.

Causes of Tinnitus

Tinnitus may occur for several reasons, including some of the following examples:

– Noise Levels – Loud noise exposure is a leading cause of tinnitus and can ultimately result in hearing loss. Wearing ear protection can help reduce the chances of developing ringing in the ears, so make sure to grab ear plugs before doings things like attending a loud concert or yard work.

– Ear Wax – Ear wax builds up over time and has the ability to affect the pressure in your ears or make your ear drums vibrate abnormally. If you suspect tinnitus due to ear wax, the safest way to

clean your ears is by consulting an ear, nose, and throat specialist.

– Aging – As we get older, hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely to occur. This can be due to the prolonged damage or loss of the tiny hairs in your ears that make it possible to hear.

– Middle Ear Issues – Infection, tiny bony growths that develop around middle ear bones, and spasms of muscles near the middle ear, can also contribute to a tinnitus diagnosis.

Tinnitus or Something More?

Tinnitus is best explained as a symptom of other conditions like hearing loss, high blood pressure or anemia, and in rare cases, a tumor. Your health care provider may determine if your tinnitus is caused by an ailment such as these with a few of the following methods.

First, a physical examination will occur to see if any obvious concerns are present. During this examination, they will also likely ask about your family medical and working histories to see if there is a theme of hearing loss or exposure to loud noises. A hearing test may be suggested during this visit as well.

If more investigation is required, tools may be used to gain more knowledge about the ringing in your ears. A

handheld device may be used to check your eardrums, or an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may be used to take images of what is going on internally.

Tinnitus Treatment

If no other health conditions are present, tinnitus may be treated with the help of other common hearing loss remedies. Hearing aids can provide relief by producing sounds louder than the ear ringing. They can also make the volume of your surroundings increase helping to drown out the phantom noises that are produced by the condition. Other devices like sound machines can play soothing sounds like the crashing of ocean waves or a steady rainfall to help

distract and override the phantom noises.

In addition to using devices to reduce the volume of the sounds, another good idea would be to seek counseling from a behavioral health specialist. They could help you cope with tinnitus by using cognitive tools and relaxation techniques.

Megan Sechrist, PA-C, is with UPMC Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus, 1705 Warren Ave., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Megan, call 570-3207474. For more information, visit UPMC. com/ENTNCPA.

Six Easter Egg Coloring Tips

Coloring Easter eggs is a timehonored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year).

Christians adopted similar traditions to symbolize aspects of the Easter story. Originally Christians dyed eggs red to represent the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross, according to

Chase Oaks Church. Good Housekeeping reports early Christian missionaries adapted the dying tradition to include more egg colors to represent different aspects of the Easter story. Yellow represented the resurrection, blue represented love and red remained a symbol of Christ’s blood. Whether families dye eggs to symbolize the Easter miracle or simply for fun, the following are some coloring tips to enhance the process.

1. Prevent cracked eggs. Most colored

eggs are hard-boiled. To prevent cracking during the boiling process, add a teaspoon of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Additional anti-cracking measures include rubbing half a lemon on each shell before boiling.

2. Boil eggs and cool completely. It takes roughly 10 minutes to hard-boil an egg. Fill a pot with enough water to submerge the eggs, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently lower the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and cool in a bowl of water or run under cold tap water.

3. Don’t forget the vinegar. Whether you use colored dye tablets or drops of food coloring from the pantry, use a mix of water and vinegar in the coloring solution. According to Education.com, food coloring is an acid dye and bonds using hydrogen. This chemical process

only works in an acidic environment. Vinegar is added to water to make it more acidic and help the dyes adhere more strongly to the eggs and produce brighter colors.

4. Stick to white eggs. Stores sell both brown and white eggs. The species of chicken determines whether the eggs will be white or brown. When coloring eggs, it might be better to purchase white eggs, as the dyes will show up more vividly on the white shells.

5. Create distinctive designs. By covering portions of the bare eggs before dipping into color, people can create unique designs. Things like masking tape, rubber bands, wax (or crayons), and even twine can be used. The dye will only take on the uncovered areas, leaving white behind.

6. Dyes are not the only way to color eggs. Everything from watercolor paint to acrylics to decoupage can be used to cover eggs in vivid colors. Egg decorators also can use colored yarns, fabric or stickers. Search for creative materials to set Easter eggs apart this year.

Coloring eggs is a popular Easter tradition, and there are many ways to ensure this beloved activity produces beautiful results.

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The Roving Sportsman… Whetting Your Appetite

By Jon Pries

Soon, Spring Gobbler season will be upon us, so as an enticement, let’s get you salivating over some rather tasty ways to make great meals with free-range, non-GMO, organic wild turkey meat that is devoid of any government-approved chemicals! Many who have tried wild turkey meat agree that it has a better flavor than pen-raised domestic turkey and has a slightly sweeter and nut-like flavor.

First, to ensure the meat is as tasty as possible, there are a few things to keep in mind right after a successful shot has been taken. If you have already decided that you are not going to have the bird mounted by a taxidermist, then you should — after properly tagging the bird, of course — remove the entrails immediately to allow the body to begin cooling as quickly as possible. On days when warmer temperatures are forecast, carry a small soft-sided cooler with ice and place a small bag of ice inside the body cavity to aid in cooling.

The entire bird can be used quite nicely to make soups, gumbo, and casseroles or to obtain meat for use in hot or cold sandwiches. Once the bird is skinned, rinsed, and cleaned, place it in a large pot and cover it with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow boil for several hours or until the meat begins to separate from the bones.

The complete bird, once removed and cooled, can be picked clean of the quality meat — both breast meat and the dark meat of the legs and thighs.

To make a delicious turkey noodle soup, use the stock you created as the base. After straining out any unwanted items, you should have several quarts of stock, to which you could add one or two large cans of chicken broth, two diced large sweet onions, 6 to 8 diced stalks of celery and then return all ingredients to a soft boil for 30 minutes. Chop some of the turkey meat and add it to the pot, along with your favorite noodles for noodle soup. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro or parsley when serving. Follow the above steps but add barley instead of the noodles, and you will have a tasty wild turkey barley soup as an alternative to the noodle soup. Virtually any familiar chicken recipe can be enhanced by substituting some of the wild turkey meat you have picked from the carcass after cooking it in the soup pot. Gumbo, noodle casserole, and cold or hot sandwiches taste much better when using the wild turkey meat. You can make a BLT sandwich and kick it up a notch by adding a layer of the dark meat of a wild turkey — making it a BLTT (bacon, lettuce, turkey, and tomato)!

Fry’s Turkey Ranch Restaurant, north of Trout Run on Route 15, has for decades become famous for its hot turkey sandwich dinners. You can make your own by using

the stock from the turkey to make the gravy, add your own wild turkey meat, and put it over toast or a waffle! It really does add to the flavor, knowing it is something that you brought home from a hunt and can share with the family.

Smoking various meats has become increasingly popular, and smoked wild turkey breast is a real tasty treat.

But, because wild turkey meat is leaner than commercial turkey meat, it is important to brine the breast meat before smoking. Salt brine uses the power of salt and osmosis to slightly denature the proteins in the meat, swelling them with salty moisture and trapping more liquid in the meat than it would otherwise be able to hold.

Add 1/2 cup of Kosher salt to 1 to 1 1/2 gallons of water, cover the breasts with the

mixture, and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 24 to 48 hours.

Dr y the surface of the meat, and then place it on the grill of the smoker set at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and smoke for 4 to 5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

After one hour of smoking, coat the surface with a layer of maple syrup or honey and do so each hour of cooking until the meat is done. Slice and serve warm or use for cold sandwiches.

Finally, a popular appetizer is the Wild Turkey Popper. Wrap a 1/2-inch by 1-inch slice of breast meat and a slice of jalapeno pepper, along with a dab of cream cheese, with a slice of bacon (of course!) and cook over a wood-fired grill until the bacon is crisp! Delicious!

Outdoors with Ken Hunter… Small, Medium, and Large

Whether you trout fish or not, I’m sure you have noticed good numbers of fishermen this past weekend gathered along the banks of many different streams. Pennsylvania is fortunate to have a pretty good number of streams available for trout fishing. They come in a variety of sizes, and that, in fact, is the topic of my discussion this week.

To simplify things, I’ve categorized our

trout streams into three basic categories: small, medium, and large. Those are pretty general terms, but when I think of small, I’m thinking of a stream anywhere from maybe six feet across to maybe 10-15 feet at its widest points. A small stream riffle and stretch to the next riffle often runs only 20 or 30 feet. A large stream, say like Pine Creek, could be 30 or 40 yards or more across and have stretches below rapids that could be nearly the length of a

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football field. A medium-sized stream falls somewhere between the two just described.

So what’s the big deal about stream size? Well, first off, stream size will have a lot to do with the size of the equipment you plan to use. If I’m wading a stream that hardly has any water that barely gets over my waist, I may want to opt for a pair of hip boots rather than chest waders. The size of the rod I plan to use will vary also. In a small stream, often due to trees and other greenery, I will choose a smaller rod for easier casting in these brushy conditions, and that’s true for both spinning and fly casting. A nine-footlong flyrod could be very difficult to handle in a small stream, but when on

a large, open stream and when wading well out from the shore, the nine-foot rod would be the better choice for a longer casting distance.

Some positive factors when fishing a small stream are you can cover a lot more water, and your casting distances will be greatly limited. Another positive is that small streams will often have clearer water since they clear up faster after heavy rains. That clear water allows the fisherman to get a better look at what trout and how many inhabit a given pool.

On the negative side, small streams can easily become overcrowded; six people crowded around a little pool not only spooks the trout but makes casting and

line control a real problem.

I will say small streams are probably easier to fish, and no doubt that’s why so many people flock to their banks, and they may well be a better choice for kids and someone just getting into fishing.

Large streams have their own list of positives; first off, there is a lot more room, and they can accommodate more fishermen with fewer problems. The much larger pools are capable of holding far more trout, and as water levels get lower, the deeper holes will still offer better refuge for the trout.

I hesitate to use the term “negative side,” but fishing large trout streams does offer some challenges; the deeper pools and faster runs and riffles require getting

your presentation down deeper in many cases. Of course, if you are working the surface with a flyrod and dry flies, getting deeper isn’t a problem, but reaching the trout is a whole different situation.

Of course, a medium-sized stream offers some of the positives and negatives found in the small and large streams but may be tempered a bit. Personally, I like all three sizes; I just adjust to the situation.

More often than not, if I’m taking someone new out to fish, whether it be fly fishing or spinning, I usually opt for the medium-sized stream.

Well, I think I better get out over the next few weeks and check out those stream sizes I just wrote about.

A Chocolate Town Honor Scott on Sports

The game flashing across the TV screen was a bit of an afterthought as our conversation centered on the day’s activities. Suddenly, Jean pointed out, “That’s Dwight refereeing this game.”

The game was the PIAA Girl’s 3A state championship game between Dunmore and River Valley from Hershey’s Giant Center. That Dwight was longtime friend and former coaching sidekick Dwight Woodley who was achieving a Pennsylvania basketball official’s dream of calling a state championship game.

For Woodley, whose day job is Director of Innovating Learning & Technology for the South Williamsport Area School District, the call to Hershey was the topper to his 25th year wearing the striped shirt.

“It surprises me when I look back, but this is my 25th year as a basketball official. So getting to referee in this year’s state championship was a very nice anniversary present,” Woodley confessed.

“After I finished coaching the game, I decided it would be fun to experience the other side of the game. While I was coaching, I did some officiating at the elementary level. I decided I wanted to understand the game better, and the camaraderie you develop with the other officials provides a team environment like coaching. I was inactive

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for a few years while I finished coaching, and then I had changing job responsibilities, so becoming a referee kept me involved with the game. That is what I really like about it now.”

For officials getting the opportunity to be selected for a PIAA state championship game involves several factors. Although, primarily due to the declining number of officials, game evaluations of officials’ work aren’t done as often as they were several years ago; but those evaluations are a key to selection. Through the years, officials work their way up from local league games to districts to the sectional level. As they gain that experience, the evaluations of how they performed are carefully considered.

“Last year, I was fortunate to call a western final game at Bald-Eagle Area between Lansdale Catholic, who won the 4A title this year after being runner-up last year, and Villa Maria, who is a perennial state power. We were evaluated at that game, and I think that was a big help to my selection this year,” Woodley explained. “Other requirements include officiating in a district-level championship or semi-final game and attending the PIAA annual convention, which is held each August.”

As big an honor as a state championship is, Woodley and his crew mates (Colleen Sullivan – Towanda and Gary Dedario

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“I have had hearing loss for over 20 years. I have had several pairs of hearing aids. My hearing is very bad, especially in my right ear. My friend referred me into seeing Jennifer at Artisan. I could not believe it! She goes to the EXTREME for you. She was no t happy with the fi t of my fi rst earmold. She said she could get better hearing if she remade it...and provide me with even better results. I was happy with what she had already d one. I thought that was great...but when I got the rema k e...I really couldnʼt believe how well I could hear. ..even b etter than I thought I would be able to with the severe hearing loss I have. Itʼs awesome! I can tell where sound is coming from and I am doing much better in groups with a lot of people talking. I always struggled with my other hearing aids..and I had a few different models in my past. She really hit a home run!” ~

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– Sunbury) didn’t get the summons to Hershey until two days before the game. For Sullivan, it was her second state championship (the other was in 2018). It was the first trip to the state’s big dance for Woodley and Dedario.

“I didn’t receive notification that I would be officiating in the state championships until Tuesday morning, two days before the 3A championship game, Woodley added. “This is a pretty standard PIAA notification timetable.

“We had the 6:00 p.m. game between Dunmore and River Valley. I worked a halfday in the morning and left for Hershey around noon. I got there in time to watch the 2:00 p.m. game. But honestly, it is the waiting around that gets to you. We had

to be dressed at 5:00 p.m. and then had a meeting with PIAA officials. We went over procedures, during which sportsmanship was heavily stressed. Then, the three of us went over routine pre-game procedures and just awaited the game start. Once the game starts, it’s just another game.

“On paper and looking at records, I anticipated this could be one of the better games in the tournament. (Dunmore won the 3A crown 42-30). But this being for the state championship and being played in a bigger arena, you never know how high school kids are going to react. Having coached the game, I understand there can be a frustration level, particularly with coaches. I try to have a little more leeway with the coaches, and sometimes that hurts

me too. But all-in-all, I thought this game went pretty smooth, although you are always going to hear things from fans that disagree with a call you made.”

Webb Weekly congratulates Dwight Woodley and his District IV mates for a well-deserved honor and a job well done!

While the three-day tournament crowned an all-too-many 12 state champions, game attendance is very disappointing. The average attendance for most of the twelve championship games played was under 2,000 fans. A key contributing factor is that private and charter schools do not have a larger following than public schools. This year, of the 24 competing teams at the six levels of boys’ and girls’ games, nine of the state titles were won by either Catholic or

Charter school teams. The game Woodley’s crew called between Dunmore and River Valley was the only game that featured two public school teams.

While disgruntlement continues to abound, the advantages gained by nonpublic schools undeterred by established boundaries nor recruitment restrictions give these schools an advantage that they readily use. In claiming nine state championships, the margin of victory by the non-public

Not privy to what may go on behind closed doors, but publicly the PIAA is exhibiting little concern over this growing competitive unbalance of its state championships outcomes witnessed by an increasingly

Sporting Matters With Spence… Tight Lines Meeting

By Jamie Spencer

The 2023 trout season is officially underway. I hope that you had a chance to slay. The jury is still out for me, personally. All my gear is buried in the garage behind (30) 4x8 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. I saw some great photos from the week before. Pennsylvania now allows kids to fish with a mentor before the opener. It is a hot topic. Most follow the rules, and it works out great. Remember, this program is for the youngsters and not grown-ups — shame on some. We’ll chat more later.

Tons of credit goes to the STATE and other

local organizations. There is one in particular that does a lot for our local waterways. I can’t say enough about the folks of Lycoming Creek Anglers. They continue to make my backyard stream a great fishery.

“We have been doing this for a long time,” Sam Caldwell explained. “We are a small group of volunteers from the area that do a lot. The Lycoming Creek Anglers raise close to 12,000 trout each year. We then stock Lycoming Creek and her many wonderful tributaries around the opener and every Saturday in May. We also give the STATE a hand with some of their stockings.”

My son Jensen and I recently made it to the

Angler’s spring meeting. It was so great to see our chums in person. We renewed our memberships and listened to healthy conversations. Sam Caldwell informed the crowd of his intentions. After forty years, he was stepping down. My man has been a staple for many generations. A good friend Dick Packard passed away in February. He was Sam’s co-pilot with the organization. Sam knew it was time as he, too, is getting older. Sam will still be involved, but Dale Shoulder will now oversee the nursery. My new mates Pat and Walt will help fill the void with some of the paperwork. Thanks again, Sam. I plan on doing a feature later this summer.

Mike Kinney of GET LOST PHOTOGRAPHY was our guest speaker. He gave a detailed presentation on some of the critters in the Lycoming. I have known Mike for several years. My friend is super talented. Mike takes amazing photos and records some incredible underwater footage. Jensen has seen many of his clips online. They were even better in person. Insane captures of massive trout and hellbenders. I couldn’t believe the quality and sizes. Most of them came from the Lycoming Creek Anglers nursery. It was grand. Check him out sometime.

“We have been using this BIO-OREGAN feed for five years now,” Sam continued. “Each year’s crop is some of the nicest fish we have raised. This stuff is expensive, but it is a game changer. It helps the fish grow and adds some additional color. You can tell a huge difference between our Rainbows and Browns from others. Some of these trophy fish are only two years old.”

Yes. This new feed is quite salty. The Anglers spend close to $10,000 on it each summer. This is a hefty fee for this nonprofit organization.

We solely rely on our memberships and kind donations. We are working on it, kids. But the Lycoming Creek Anglers receive no monies from the County or local Chamber.

“We need some help,” Caldwell pleaded. “Our memberships are down. Our expenses are growing. We are currently doing our best. Holding serve for now. But we aren’t getting any younger. One of the reasons I stepped down. It is only $12 for adults. And $8 for kids. Right now, I’d say we have 500 or so members, but we could use a lot more.”

One of their biggest events is back on the schedule. The annual Lycoming Creek Children’s Derby is slated for Saturday, June 3rd. This showcase brings in hundreds of kids from all over the area. Jensen and I look forward to this special day every season. It is an all-day fishing extravaganza with tons of wonderful prizes. Sheshequin Campground is seven miles north of Trout Run on Route 14. Look for the signs by the Marsh Hill Bridge. Boys and girls aged 3 to 13 are welcome. Remember the date. I will provide more information as we get closer.

“We are hoping for another great turnout,” Sam concluded. “We usually drop 600 fish first thing that morning. Then we restock with another load around lunchtime. Rain or shine. It is a great event. We really enjoy the derby. The smiles from the kids make it all worth it.”

Special thanks to Sam and the rest of the Lycoming Creek Anglers. Bravo, Mr. Caldwell. You will be rewarded. I am extremely proud to be associated with this great organization. Volunteers are tough to find. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation. Your funds will definitely make an impact on our local fishing. Give me a buzz if you want to join. Tight lines. Cheers.

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· This is a part-time salaried position with an average of 28 hours per week expected.

· Preference is given to candidates who have a minimum of fi ve years teaching experience, specialist education certifi cation and/or an administrative or supervisory certifi cate.

· The successful candidate with have a clear understanding of the Pennsylvania public, parochial and private schools.

· The successful candidate will also have strong communication and written skills for both student teaching and pre-student teaching practicum.

How do I Join the Warrior Team?

Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, along with the names and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been fi lled. A pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check, and ACT 153 clearances will occur.

IST CHURCH, 9915 Wallace Run Road, Trout Run Invited You To join Us For Easter Service At 11am On April 9th. 172068

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(3) AIR CONDITIONER Window Units, $50.00 Each. 717-2055999. 172077

STAINLESS STEEL, 2 Door Refrigerator, $900.00. (2) Mini Fridges, $100.00 Each. 717205-5999

42” WIDE TORO Riding Mower. One Year Old, $1,600.00. 717-2055999. 172075

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Executive Director Wanted

The Board of Trustees of the James V Brown Library are seeking an energetic, forward-thinking, experienced candidate to become the Executive Director of the James V Brown Library, located in Williamsport PA.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of administrative directors who are committed to creating a place for residents to have free access to services, programs and resources.

We are looking for a community leader that is passionate about communicating the importance and value of our library to the 84,000 people that walk through our doors each year and our entire community, a thoughtful leader who excels in interpersonal communication and collaborative leadership.

The James V Brown Library Executive Director also serves as the System Administrator for the Lycoming County Library System and District Administrator for North Central Library District.

This position is a full-time, 37.5 hrs a week, position with benefits, generous paid time off, and participation in the 403(b) retirement plan.

5 years of public library experience and an MLS degree required.

Salary range of $87,838 to $132,863.

A copy of a complete job description is available on our website https://jvbrown.edu/.

A cover letter, resume and reference listing should be sent to the James V Brown Library kconfer@jvbrown.edu by April 28, 2023.

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

169986

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16” Barrel. Like New In Box. Must Transfer. Serious Inquiries Only Please. $1,500.00. Call 570-246-9378 . 172317

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Youth Outreach Professional

The James V Brown Library in Williamsport is seeking a full-time youth outreach professional to provide services to our youth outreach programs.

Primary responsibilities include driving “Book’s Bus”, programming, forming community partnerships, and some in-house customer service.

Must have a clean, valid PA driver’s license. Must be able to obtain Act 35 Clearance. Must have problem solving and leadership skills, be able to work independently, be comfortable working with children of all ages and have an excellent customer service mindset.

Proficient computer skills are required. Retail or pointof-sale computer use is a plus. Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Applications are available online at www.jvbrown.edu. Starting salary $21.10 per hr.

This position is a full-time, 37.5 hrs a week, position with benefits, generous paid time off, and participation in the 403(b) retirement plan

Deadline to apply is April 15th .

Send application and resume to James V. Brown Library by email to kconfer@jvbrown.edu .

James V Brown is an EEO employer.

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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. 172113

BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 172323

SEAMSTRESS EMPLOYMENT

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

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 570-323-2025 for more information. The ECLC is an EOE. 170620

UTILITY PERSON

Small parts metal and plastic machining fabrication company has an opening for a full time all around utility person. Job duties may include but not limited to...

• Cutting Material

• Packaging Parts

• Delivery

• Cleaning Machinery and Facilities

Benefit package includes but not limited to health insurance, dental insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays and vacations, plus other benefits.

Apply in person Mon.-Fri. between 8:00am & 4:00pm

Or Send Email to:

Sales@Fairfieldmanufacturing.com

Please put “Utility Position” in the subject line. Or Mail it to: Fairfield Manufacturing Company 213 Streibeigh Ln., Montoursville, PA 17754

anticipates the following positions:

Two (2) - Elementary Teachers (Tentatively PreK-5)

Please apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/ EOE • Deadline April 11, 2023

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. 172342

MONTOURSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking multiple teaching and support staff positions. Please visit our website: www. montoursville.k12.pa.us . 172344

WANTED: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. 12 hours weekdays. See faxonkenmar. org for information on job description and applying for the job. 172319

WE ARE SEEKING an experienced Tow Truck Driver to join our team at Wood’s Garage. Inquire and apply within at 121 Broad Street Montoursville, PA.

Jersey Shore Area School District

has an opening for the following full time position:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SECRETARY

Scope: To assist the Business Manager and Accountant in nancial aspects of the district.

Certi cation: None.

Quali cations: High School Diploma, pro ciency in keyboarding, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities are as follows but not limited to: process checks, review all invoices, track and order checks, keep cash ow and balance sheets, process monthly, quarterly and yearly reports, determine yearly interest income on each account, process sales tax for all taxable fundraisers, collect recipient information for scholarships and set up spreadsheets, mail checks, maintain spreadsheets for teachers and administrators college courses for tuition reimbursement, process checks for utilities, maintain spreadsheets for utilities and Act 93 reimbursements, type and track invoices for busing, maintain spreadsheets for retiree’s insurance payments, track and follow up on unpaid insurance payments, reconcile invoices for substitute teaches, clerical, paraprofessionals, custodial and nurses, track and follow up on all outstanding uncashed checks, process cash receipts and all other duties as assigned.

All quali ed individuals should submit a classi ed sta application, letter of interest, resume & required clearances to:

Jersey Shore Area School District, Attn: Dr. Brian T. Ulmer, Superintendent, 175 A&P Drive, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for application is April 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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YARD WORK, CLEAN-UP. Brush Removal, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. Also, Clean-Outs. Fully Insured. 570-439-1934.

172088

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171918

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Jersey Shore Area School District

has an anticipated opening for the following full time position:

CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER

Scope: is program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the production industries field. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with production industries such as metalwork machine operation and numerical control machine operation. Instruction includes but is not limited to blueprint reading, communications, computer operation, planning the sequence of work, use of measuring instruments, metalworking, machine operations, computer programming, welding and mechanical drawing.

Certi cation: Technology Education Certi cation

All applications for the Career Technology Education Teacher position must be submitted online at: https://jsasd.wufoo.com/forms/jsasd-certi cated-sta -application/ Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Application, certi cation, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for application is April 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE

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NO PEEKING ALLOWED! SEE PAGE 53 FOR THIS WEEKS GAMES

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

2012 COMMODORE COLONY, 16x68, A/C, Fireplace. 570-244-6485. Offers Accepted. 172327

APARTMENTS

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Rent. Apartment #1: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath On 2nd Floor. Kitchen, Dinning Room, Living Room, Sun Porch And Front Porch On 1st Floor. Detached Garage, Shared Laundry Room. Water And Sewer Included, $850.00. Apartment #4: 1 Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen On 2nd Floor. Water, Sewer, Electric And Heat Included, $750.00. OffStreet Parking, Shared Laundry Room. Location: 860 White Hall Road, Danville, PA. Call And Leave Message 570-547-2954. 172337

FIRST FLOOR LOYALSOCK Duplex. 1 Bedroom, All Appliances. No Pets. $850.00. 570-971-7838. 172124

HUGHESVILLE

NICE 1 BEDROOM. Rent Includes Water, Sewer And 2-Car Garage. $675.00. No Smoking, No Pets. 570-7727114. 172099

CEMETERY LOTS

2 BURIAL VAULTS

In Greenlawn Memorial Park. Retail $2,600.00. Will Take $1,800.00 For Both. 570-317-4627.

171664

STORAGE UNITS

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

172116

VEHICLES

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172322

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