Webb Weekly May 10, 2023

Sunshine, Flowers, and a Happy Mother’s Day

As I walked out my back door last Friday all was right with the world. The birds were singing and in the distance; you could finally hear a turkey gobbling, announcing his presence. It was the first morning in a long time my 4-legged son Finn wasn’t soaking wet after returning from his visit to the closest tree.

As I jumped in the truck and headed to work to pen my column, I was at peace because I knew I would be writing about Mother’s Day as opposed to the world-gone-mad witnessed each and every day. A smile came to my face as I thought about the beautiful birthday message my Mom sent me the day before. I must mention she also sent me some of my favorite snacks. That delivery was perfectly timed to go along with those loving words. Thanks, Mom.

As I headed up the beltway to my office, the clock read 5:25. Again, it was so nice not to have to use my windshield wipers, you could just tell a beautiful weather day was on its way. And then it got even better. As I looked to the east, there was an amazing sunrise as night was already turning into daytime.

As I looked at the opposite end of the West Branch Valley May’s Full ‘Flower Moon’ seemed to almost touch the earth. I kept my radio turned off and just enjoyed my morning peace and the beauty of God’s green earth.

As I pulled into the office the thoughts of the real world started to creep back into my head. Beginning with, I have to get an article done to meet deadline and then I picked up the paper like I do every morning and read about all the going ons.

I stopped there, took a breath, and thought about how those May flowers and the sun-drenched longer days have arrived. Even better, the celebration of Mother’s Day was my topic for deadline not current world events.

So, a Happy Mother’s Day and heartfelt thank you to all the moms. There is nothing more special than a mother’s love, caring, and nurturing. This represents an amazing gift in the plan of God. The bond between a mother’s love and maternal guidance seems to grow stronger as the years pass, and mom is always there in the corner of their child. We live in a world with a lot more

challenges and a mother’s love has never been more important. Our children face so many more issues and mom’s duties now include teaching and preparing their children for these challenges of today. It has never been more important for the father to understand his role and to be present to allow the woman to be the best mom she can be.

Thank you to all who provide that most special motherly love for the children when mom isn’t present for whatever reason. The grandmothers of today seem to have a much more active role as a motherly figure. God bless all those that open their hearts to foster care, guardianship, and adopt children and fill that motherly role. These are some pretty big shoes to fill. I feel it’s important for all of us to be supportive of any person taking on this responsibility.

So please, make sure to celebrate motherhood and thank all the moms this Sunday. Here are some great ideas to help show your gratitude.

You can never go wrong by giving mom the day off from normal mother activities. A nice Mother’s Day dinner out, with no cooking, dishes, or cleanup required, will always be appreciated.

Or perhaps preparing mom’s favorite meal at home. Just don’t leave the kitchen like a hurricane hit it for her to clean up. Flowers, cards, candy, jewelry, and any art projects made by kids, including cards, are great Mother’s Day gifts.

Did I mention something as simple as giving mom some alone time to read a book, relax, or enjoy an interest is a great idea? To all dads out there, I learned over the years it’s most important to mom for the children to pick out the Mother’s Day card and present. So, even if they’re knee-high to a grasshopper, take them along with you and allow them to choose something from the heart. This also provides mom with a little break from the kids.

Most important, this Sunday, make sure your mom and all those that provide motherly love hear those special words, Happy Mother’s Day, I love you.

Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom in Texas, my stepmother Carol, and my mother-in-law Theresa. Thank you for everything you do and for being wonderful grandmothers. Happy Mother’s Day to Michelle from Jimmy, Hunter, Finn, Leia, Buck, and me. We love you.

Let’s all be safe out there and share a Happy Mother’s Day weekend. God Bless America.

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Happy Mother’s Day

Every year, I think, “Steph, maybe you should do something different for Mother’s Day this year? Change it up a bit.” But then I read through this list and think, “Nah, this is the ultimate Mother’s Day list! Moms are out here killin’ it every day, and no matter what type of Mom they are, they deserve love and appreciation!”

So, once again, here we go…

First of all, Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. I love you.

Happy Mother’s Day to all my Mom friends and family. Each and every one of you is doing a spectacular job. Y’all should be so proud of yourselves.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Soccer Moms, and the Base/ Softball Moms, and the Football Moms, and the Wrestling Moms, and the Track Moms and the Tennis Moms, and the Basketball Moms and the Dance Moms, and the Martial Arts Moms and the Arts & Crafts Moms. With the way the weather has been, I hope you outside activity Moms are keeping warm…or cool…

or warm…

Happy Mother’s Day to Moms who are far away protecting our freedoms.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are close by protecting our freedoms.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who ‘chose’ their little ones through foster care and adoption.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are Moms when it’s a lot of fun.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are Moms when it isn’t.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who make breakfast before school or dinner after work.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who know kids will survive just fine on macaroni and cheese and hot dogs.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who can cook a 4-course dinner.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are being both Mom and Dad.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Grandmothers, Aunts, and Sisters who are being Moms.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Bonus Moms.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms that are looking down on us from Heaven.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who teach honor and respect.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who teach that each action has a consequence — good and bad. Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who teach their sons to treat women with dignity and to be gentlemen. Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who teach their daughters to accept nothing less.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms

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who teach their daughters that all doors should be opened for them – car doors, house doors, restaurant doors, doors of opportunity…

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are good at sports.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are good at music.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are good at art.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who aren’t good at sports, or music, or art.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who go to work in suits and heels.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who go to work in jeans and boots.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who stay home.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms of furbabies.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Mom celebrating their first Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are waiting for their little one to arrive.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who have had to say goodbye.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms

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who chase away monsters in the dark.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who have attempted a French braid and failed.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who can French Braid while teaching French.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who have changed diapers, cleaned noses and wiped away tears.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who can identify Fortnite Dances at 10 paces.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms trading TikToks with their teens and tweens.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who can get through homework without losing their minds.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who can’t get through homework without losing their minds.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who ride motorcycles.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who drive minivans.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms that bait hooks.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms

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who tell stories at bedtime.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are their kids’ first hero.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms that encourage their kids to dream big.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms that remind kids that even small dreams are still dreams.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who inspire their kids to better than they were yesterday.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who are watching their kids grow and change every day with equal parts excitement, fear and humor.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms who love their kids, without fail, everyday…

Parenthood ain’t easy, so Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms who keep their heads up and push through every day, doing the best that they can for their kids — especially when it ain’t easy.

Somedays your best is better than others, and when your best isn’t great, just remember that tomorrow is another day. And this too shall pass — it may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass…

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Nomatter where you are in your grief journey, join us for this FREE workshop to help you navigate through your loss. We will begin with an informative session that includes practical tips and ideas, followed by a leisurely walk on the Lycoming County Bike Path.

e workshop encourages sharing and supporting one another

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County Hall Corner: A Long, Long Wait for Our County Coroner

By Larry Stout

Charles (Chuck) Kiessling proves the adage that the squeaky wheel does get the grease, even if the wheel has to squeak for ten years or more. At long, long last, Coroner Kiessling has a new facility for the work of the Lycoming County Coroner’s Department. It is located at 3341 Wahoo Drive in Williamsport, which was announced at the County Commissioners Meeting on April 27th. After a decade of frustration, Coroner Chuck Kiessling stated publicly, “It’s a great step in the right direction.” He added, “This has been needed for more than ten years to get vehicles out of the weather for storage and decontamination, laundry facilities for cleaning equipment and contaminated clothing, along with the general operations of our office. More to come as this project moves forward.”

Through the years, I have heard the coroner speak many times about his struggles with deaths from drugs, shootings, traffic accidents, and suicides. Yet he

was always more than just a coroner; he was a man who worked to save lives. Chuck Kiessling was born and raised in Williamsport and, from an early age, had an interest in medicine. After high school, he worked as an orderly at Williamsport Hospital and decided to enroll in Lycoming College to study pre-med. But for a person who liked the action, the academics without practice was simply too dry for him. So, in the early 1980s, he decided to go to Williamsport Hospital Nursing School to become a registered nurse. He had already been serving as an EMT with the

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Lenore Beverly Pringle, 84, of Tamarack

James “J.W.” Erb, 61, of Williamsport

Ila Jean Hatalski, 98, of Lansdale

Dr. William J. Saar, 78, formerly of Williamsport

Harriet J. Luhta, 85, of Oval

Xavier Jonathon Smith, 19, of Muncy

David L. Mitchell, 82, of Jersey Shore

Helen S. Brooke, 84, of South Williamsport

James W. “Jim” Bower Sr., 84, of Trout Run

Arlene A Eck, 97, of South Williamsport

Tabitha “Tabi” Mae Kuns, 23

Lori A. Stradley, 64, of Turbotville

Doris M. Giles, 88, of Castanea

Patricia L. “Patty Lou” (Kendall) Jenkins, 76, of Williamsport

Brant Paul Quinn, 51, of South Williamsport

Leonard Lee Barton, Jr., 61, of Beech Creek

Loretta A. Bailey, 83, of Williamsport

Maureen M. Whiteman, 67, of Trout Run

Betty J. Weiskerger, 95, of South Williamsport

Richard M. “Rick” Bastian, 64, of Montgomery

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Old Lycoming Fire Company, so upon his graduation from nursing school; he received state certification as a PHRN (Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse).

From 1984-88, Kiessling worked hard in his multiple-faceted role as an emergency room nurse and a PHRN on paramedic trucks, and then in his “free time,” he volunteered as an EMT with the fire company. Somehow, he also found time in 1984 to get married to his wife, Gayle, and a few years later, got the attention of the county coroner, George Gedon, who saw in this ambitious young man an excellent choice for deputy coroner. Kiessling was accepted in 1986.

Kiessling served in this capacity until 1997 when the county commissioners decided to appoint him to county coroner “for a couple of weeks.” The “couple of weeks” as temporary coroner drug out into many months until finally, in 1999, Kiessling decided to run for election as county coroner in his own right, a position he won and has held ever since.

Coroner Kiessling’s accomplishments in the past twenty-plus years are amazing. In 2001, he and Tom Marino, who was the District Attorney at the time, formed the Child Death Review team. One of the first concerns was teen driv-

ing fatalities. Studies showed that the twenty-nine driving deaths in the previous four-year period had not been due to drinking or drugs but rather speeding and lack of seat belt use. Kiessling had a county map drawn up showing where these incidents occurred and the cause and had it distributed to schools throughout the county. The result was a drastic reduction in teen driving accidents.

In 2015 Kiessling became President of the PA Coroners Association; he has also been the Liaison to the PA Coroners Education Board for many years. In addition to all this, he served as Adjunct Faculty for the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Bucks County Community College instructing EMS and Death Investigation courses. He established the Lycoming County Cribs for Kids Program in 2008, providing infant safe sleep education and providing cribs to needy parents throughout the county.

Since January 1, 2000, when Chuck Kiessling officially became the county coroner, he has expanded the position far beyond determining causes of death. Lycoming County is blessed to have a coroner with the wisdom, tenacity, and heart as Coroner Chuck Kiessling.

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Boredom Leads to Brilliance

Ever wonder why some of our best ideas come to us when we are not consciously thinking about them or actively problem-solving? We might be out for a walk or tossing a ball around with the kids, then — wham! It hits you. The idea, not the ball. It is because our brain was always working on the problem, and that period of apparent inactivity led to the creation of new neural connections in the brain.

According to investigative journalist and author of the book Bored and Brilliant, Manoush Zomoradi, boredom is critical for living our happiest, most productive, and most creative lives. Essentially, boredom allows our brains to go on a sort of autopilot and work on things without the distraction of conscious thought. In a Ted Talk, Zomoradi mentioned that she was stuck on finding a way to increase her audience in a significant way. She ultimately came up with a solution to her business problem, but when she reflected on when she actually came up with it, she realized it was when she was out

walking her baby in a stroller for the bazillionth mile. On those long walks with her baby, she discovered that she wasn’t on her cell phone talking, texting, or checking Twitter or Facebook. She was simply bored, and that was a good thing. Zomoradi goes on to say that when you are bored, you activate a network in your brain called default mode, and we connect seemingly unrelated ideas. We also do something called autobiographical planning, where we are able to look back upon our experiences and use them to set future goals, including steps to achieve those goals.

The problem, however, is that people seldom have a chance to become bored anymore. With the invention of the handheld supercomputers that we all keep in our pockets, a.k.a cell phones, 1,000 cable channels, and 24hour news cycles how could anyone ever become bored? We are drowning in a sea of information. It used to be that when we waited in line, which equates to about six months of our lives, we were bored. Now people are

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May 15

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May 22

Chili con carne, cornbread, four seasons veggie blend, fresh apple

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Ham salad with croissant, garden salad with French dressing, tropical fruit salad, fresh apple

May 16

Breaded fish sandwich, sandwich roll, stewed tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, fresh pear

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Turkey hoagie with provolone cheese, lettuce, & tomato, Italian tomato salad, tropical fruit salad

May 23

Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, vanilla pudding with apples

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Italian hoagie with provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomato, pepper slaw, watermelon

May 17

Alpine hamburger, sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, garlic zucchini, creamy coleslaw

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Minestrone soup, chicken bacon club on whole grain bread, creamy coleslaw, fresh watermelon

May 24

Creamed chicken over waffle, broccoli, hot spiced peaches, baked custard

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Ham, turkey, Swiss on wheat bread, minted pears, broccoli salad

May 18

Goulash, green beans, carrots & cauliflower, applesauce

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Green pepper steak with tangy soy sauce, peas with mushrooms, Asian rice, romaine with dressing

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Honey glazed pork loin, white rice, sesame broccoli, pineapple

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Chef salad with ham, turkey, cheese, fresh orange, dinner roll, baked custard

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Keilbasse casserole, halushkie, green and wax beans, applesauce

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Buffalo chicken wrap with blue cheese, fresh canteloupe, macaroni salad

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on their phones checking social media or emails or watching cat videos — all important stuff, of course. Go to any restaurant, and instead of talking, people are, you guessed it, looking at their phones. I actually saw a sign somewhere for a restaurant that will knock 10% off your bill if you put your phone away.

The idea that boredom or some mindless activity leads to great things is not new. Often, as a writer, I would read articles about writer’s block. These articles recommended stepping away from the computer and going for a walk or tossing around a football to generate ideas. Often, when searching for a solution to a problem, whether it is for work or personal, we try to force the thought process. This usually leads to frustration. Rather, we should be letting our minds wander. I have found that taking a long walk in nature, on a country road, or, ideally, on a sandy beach leads to my most creative ideas. Thought without restriction or distraction breaks down the dam and lets our minds flow smoothly. Ideas come rapidly. Some are good and some bad, but all of them are valuable, able to be sorted and ranked as possible solutions to what we need most.

A couple of years ago, when I was off of work following surgery, I spent much of my time walking a scenic route of the countryside near my home. At first, it was simply rehab. Over time, however, I realized I was getting great ideas for a fiction novel I had been tinkering with for years. In a few months, I was able to write more of my book than in all of the previous time I had spent working on it simply because I had nothing else to distract me. My routine was to go for a walk and let my mind wander. Maybe I would even pose a question to myself, such as what a specific character in my book does in a certain situation. I would then let go of the thought and let my subconscious work on it. By the time my walk ended, I would have my answer. I’m still tinkering on the book mostly because it seems to be one of those never-ending projects, but I am never short on ideas. The same process can be used for anything. Simply take time on a regular basis away from the distractions of life and technology. Let your mind wander and allow yourself to be a little bored. You will be amazed and the ideas your mind will come up with and how positively they will affect your life.

Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin

May 9, 1923

Play Ball Will be the Order Today

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Wilkes-Barre at Williamsport, Scranton at York, Binghamton at Elmira.

Thus, will the teams of the New York-Pennsylvania League meet to do battle in three cities in the circuit this afternoon. There will be a glorious output of baseball addicts while the diamond hounds in three other communities haunt the telegraph and newspaper offices waiting for the first flashes of the grand opening of the games in the new league.

In the three games, it is doubtful whether any will attract a larger crowd than the game at the Williamsport High School field. The contest at Elmira drawing fans from both the home city and nearby Binghamton may equal the Williamsport game in attendance but it is hardly probable that it will surpass the crowd here.

The heavy rain that fell here yesterday came as a great benefit to the playing field and the final rolling after practice

today will place the diamond in perfect condition.

A 1 o’clock this afternoon a grand parade of exuberant fans will form on William St., proceed north to Fourth Street and move south to Third Street to Susquehanna to the high school athletic field. The players and officials of the Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport teams will be in motor cars. The Repasz Band will head the column and will give a concert at the field before the game is called at 3 o’clock.

Arriving at the high school field, the procession will march to deep centerfield where the flag ceremony will be held at 2:30. President of the local ballclub, N. Burrows Bubb will address the players, after which the “Star Spangled Banner” will be played while Mr. Bubb’s little granddaughter hoists the flag to its position.

The general admission for the game will be 50 cents. No motor cars will be allowed to park on the field during today’s game but will be allowed parking space at succeeding games.

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Why Are So Many People

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“If It Sounds Like a Quack...” by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling c.2023, PublicAffairs

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Everything hurts. Your joints, your bones, your skin, even your hair hurts. You don’t want to move — which is fine, since you barely can. So what do you reach for? A phone to call the doctor or, as in the new book “If It Sounds Like a Quack...” by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, does that idea just make you wanna duck?

If you’ve ever fallen sick, broken a bone, or needed a doctor’s excuse for work, you know that “America’s health care ecosystem is... full of wealth and nonsense...”

Understanding it is impossible. Working your way through it, even more so, and “millions of Americans” don’t even want to try. Instead, they reach for an unproven, alternative “One True Cure” that very rarely works. Doing so, says Hongoltz-Hetling, is

a personal prerogative, a freedom, somewhat like consuming sugary drinks, not getting vaccinated, avoiding a seatbelt, and using recreational drugs. Those are things one person does that can ultimately affect the population as a whole.

So is there a solution to a problem when “public health and individual

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freedom... collide?”

That’s hard to answer. Some alternative medicines have been proven, sort of. Others do nothing, or make an illness worse. Still, big bucks are spent each year on unproven cures, pills, herbs, lasers and caustic cocktails, and the government chafes.

Hongoltz-Hetling found Toby, for instance, a Montana man who sold “herbal concoctions” that he claimed could heal anything, until the FDA said he couldn’t make that claim anymore. Robert in Utah, an ambitious man of God, embraced a debunked 19th-century cure. Alicja, born and raised in Poland, immersed herself in hirudotherapy, or the use of leeches, which challenged the FDA for a label. Dale and Leilani of rural Wisconsin believed that prayer could cure all, until they lost their youngest daughter to ketoacidosis. Larry was certain that lasers stopped disease in its tracks, but the FBI disagreed. The “alien who lived in Jim Humble’s skin” claimed that only ancient, other-worldly medicine was right.

Meanwhile, says Hongoltz-Hetling, millions of Americans aren’t “opting out

of health care.... just professional health care.”

Are you uncomfortable yet? Because you should be; author Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling should make you squirm here — but you’re also going to laugh.

For sure, “If It Sounds Like a Quack...” is wry, irreverent, and hilarious, poking equal fun at presidents, patients, and quack practitioners alike, while it makes a big point: faux medicine is relatively harmless, until it’s not and someone gets hurt. And people do, often, but as Hongoltz-Hetling shows, government oversight (or overreach, depending on your viewpoint) is ineffectual and can’t always save people from themselves.

“We can all make fun,” says HongoltzHetling — and he does in these stories that read like a collection of novelettes — but he never loses sight of reality: One True Cures have “serious consequences.”

Before you click on that online ad, before you buy another bottle of herbs or an untested medical method, reach for “If It Sounds Like a Quack” first. Reading it might make you stay safe. It sure can’t hurt.

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Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.

When: May 9th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. & May 27th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Dinner

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

When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

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

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

What: Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray and binoculars. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@ pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Wednesday, May 10 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Park Office in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Virtual Spring Wildflowers Talk

What: Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the native wildflowers you can expect to see this spring at the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Thursday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Where: Virtual.

Pine Creek Nature Book Club

What: Calling all nature-loving readers! Tiadaghton State Forest will be hosting a summer book club reading through selected nature-themed books each month. This will be a quick introductory meeting online to introduce the books and meetings for the summer. Discussion meetings will take place at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center once a month in June, July, and August. Registration is required to receive the link to join by contacting Vinny Curtis at vicurtis@pa.gov or (570) 753-5409x132.

When: Thursday May 11th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Tiadaghton State Forest; Online via Microsoft Teams.

Dinner

What: Cheesesteak basket.

When: Thursday, May 11, 2023, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

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

PA CareerLink® Lycoming County

What: Open recruitment event, walk-ins Welcome! Stop by to meet with employers and learn about all of the exciting opportunities waiting for you!

When: Thursday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m.-noon (UPMC, STEP, Inc and Kallective Wellness) and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (Kallective Wellness).

Where: 329 Pine Street, Williamsport.

Tire Collection

What: Tire collection for Mifflin Township residents. 12 Tires no larger than 17 inches will be accepted free of charge. Proof of residency is required.

When: May 12th from, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Where: Mifflin Township Municipal Building, 106 First Fork Road, Jersey Shore.

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or BBQ chicken with potato salad. Take out or eat in. Call 570327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, May 12, 2023, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

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

Perennial Plant Sale

What: Hundreds of different perennials to choose!

When: Friday, May 12, noon to when all plants are sold.

Where: Bruce E. Henry Park, Miller Ave. (Behind St. Ann’s Church), Williamsport.

Homeschool Day – 7th-12th

What: This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We will be learning about mammal skulls, skins, and tracks. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@ pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Friday, May 12th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

What: Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. This area has ticks. We will meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust, and then we will drive out to the site. Contact Ranger Sarah Derr at 570-477-5675 or sarderr@pa.gov for more information.

When: Saturday, May 13th from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

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

Audubon Event

What: Join Lycoming Audubon for a bird walk at the end of Mill St in Montoursville. We’ll be walking by open fields, wetlands, forest edge, & the river. Loaner binoculars available.

When: Saturday May 13th, at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Where: From Williamsport, take E. Third St, cross the bridge into Montoursville, take an immediate right onto Mill St., go about 1 mile to western end of airport, park on right at pull off.

What’s Growing on in the Garden?

What: What’s Growing on in the Garden? Join the Master Gardeners 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, May 13th, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Gardening in Small Spaces & Container Gardening

What: Limited space or mobility? No problem! Register at https://extension.psu.edu/gardening-in-small-spacescontainer-gardening or 1-877-345-0692.

When: Saturday, May 13th, from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Plant Sale

What: Plant sale by McEwensville Garden Club. Mostly perennials and plant accessories. Benefits McEwensville Garden Club. Buy Mom a plant for Mother’s Day.

When: Saturday May 13th, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Pavilion next to Lingle’s, West Brimmer Ave., Watsontown.

Mother’s Day Dinner

What: Mother’s Day filled pork chop dinner. Cost: $15. Eat in or take out. Please phone in advanced orders only – 570-327-8474.

When: Sunday, May 14th, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

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

Dinner

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

When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

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

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

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

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

When: Thursday, May 11th, at 5:00 p.m.

CHURCH EVENTS...

CHURCH EVENTS

Community Dinner

What: Free community dinner.

When: Thursday, May 11 at 5:00 p.m., while supplies last.

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

Yard Sale

What: Yard sale.

When: Friday & Saturday, May 12th & 13th, from 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

Where: Oriole Church, 39 Main Rd., Jersey Shore.

Ham Loaf Dinner

What: Baked ham loaf dinner featuring: baked ham loaf, macaroni & cheese, vegetable, dessert & beverage. Adults, $12; children, $6.

When: Saturday, May 13th, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Where: Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10275 State Route 44, Watsontown.

Election Day Dinner

What: Primary Election Day dinner (Clair D. Thompson Memorial). Donation: $10.00. Menu: baked ham, sweet potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll/butter, applesauce & cake. Take out meals only – curbside pickup on Thompson Street.

When: Tuesday, May 16th, from 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore.

Where: Roads to Freedom/Center for Independent Living Office Board Room, 24 East 3rd Street, Williamsport. Entrance and Parking in rear. Virtual attendance offered, please email us at lwvlyco@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Williamsport Garden Club

What: Williamsport Garden Club monthly meeting.

Program: Gardening in Small Spaces. Presented by: Master Gardener Kathryn Lehman. Contact Darlene Melfi at darlenemelfi@yohoo.com if you have any questions.

When: May 11th, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: First Church of Christ’s Disciples, Almond St., Williamsport.

Steam Valley Cemetery

What: Steam Valley Cemetery annual meeting. Coffee provided. Breakfast on your own is optional. Questions, call Karen at 570-998-2066.

When: Saturday, May 13th, at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Fry Bros Turkey Ranch, Steam Valley, 27 PA-184, Trout Run.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

EVENTS…

Band

What: Classic Tymes band.

When: Friday, May 12, 2023, 8 p.m.

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

Loose Cats

MEETINGS...

MEETINGS

West Branch Men’s Barbershop Chorus

What: Rehearsal --- Our West Branch Chorus is a local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Barbershop is an American artform of a cappella harmony — come join us for a night of fun singing & experience the joy of ringing some chords.

When: Tuesday, May 9th, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: St. John’s UCC, 1050 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg.

League of Women Voters

What: League of Women Voters of Lycoming County monthly meeting. The LWV is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.

What: Loose Cats playing rock, pop & country.

When: Friday, May 12th, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: at Pier 87, 5647 State Route 87, Montoursville.

Loose Cats

What: Loose Cats playing rock, pop & country.

When: Saturday, May 13th, at 8:00 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 601, 1433 Champion Hill Rd., Muncy Valley.

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PERFORMANCES...

PERFORMANCES

Lycoming College. Choir Graduation Concert

What: Concert. Free Admission.

When: Friday, May 12th at 8 p.m.

Where: Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College.

– do you even know where it is?

• What is the LIFE program & how do you qualify?

• Myths & truths about the 5-year Medicaid look-back

• Asset protection strategies that don’t break the bank

• Types & uses of trusts – what situations make sense?

Hosted by

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Landon R. Hodges, Esq. Tracy Hollenbach, Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator, Albright LIFE

Nurses just don’t get enough credit. Their job is hard! I can tell you right now that I couldn’t do it. Growing up, I watched my Momma work for the hospital — from a school nurse, to taking care of people in their homes. It was great having a nurse for a mom, EXCEPT (notice that is in all caps) for days you wanted to play sick. If you weren’t having a fever, throwing up, or may I say, crapping yourself, you were in school. I would try pulling fast ones, but each time, she knew. She’s a smart little whipper-snapper! No one hated school more than me. I tried to get out of it anytime I thought I could. I was in the nurse’s office often, and at this point, my momma was a school nurse at Stevens and Sheridan Elementary. The funny part is her boss was my nurse. Nothing like the nurse’s daughter filling out her

Andrea McElroy

sick card before the year was over — sorry, Momma.

I watched Mom on career day, going to her school and taking care of other kids. Dealing with blood, poo, throw up, and making sure kids had their medication. I’m thinking, “How does she deal with this day in and day out?” I never wanted to be her in that aspect, but I wanted to be the mom and wife she was someday. The nurse thing just wasn’t in my future. The best part of career day was eating lunch at Brandon Park in the car. She would pack a special lunch, and there we sat between going to each school and eating lunch together. I’ll never forget those lunches with my momma each year.

As I was in the hospital a few weeks back, I would walk the halls. I really got to know the nurses at Jersey Shore Hospital on the second floor.

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By the time I left at the end of the week, I had gained new friends. They all took such good care of me. Once in a while, I’d have to hit the call button and, on the other end, would hear, “Yooo!” It always made me smile because I knew we had gained a new level of patient status. Hahaha! I’d walk the halls and would have such great convos with a lot of these ladies. They couldn’t stop long but always stopped to ask how I was feeling. A few of my nurses would come to visit my room even if I wasn’t their patient that day. They were so attentive and gave me the care I needed.

The things nurses go through and see in a day deserve some kind of award. Even through COVID, nurses and doctors were the ones on the front lines. It’s just eye-opening to see when you are a part of their environment day in and day out — walking the halls and seeing patients that were so sick.

Not only were the nurses so sweet,

but I got to know the cleaning ladies, people who brought you food, and lots of others who make a hospital function like it’s supposed to. I would thank the ladies who cleaned my room each day and ask them how their days were. They are important too! They would wipe the floor, empty trash, and just come in with a smile. I looked forward to seeing their smiling faces each day.

Big thanks to Jersey Shore Hospital for the terrific care. To my wonderful and very attentive doctors, caring nurses, and everyone in between, I am so grateful. Thank you for all that you do.

This week we have a one dish wonder that takes less than 15 minutes to make!

Perfect for a rainy spring day. Pure comfort food.

Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast

halves, cut in chunks and seasoned

• 2 Tbs. butter

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

*I cut up the chicken into chunks, seasoned with salt, pepper, and chicken seasoning. Then placed in the refrigerator the night before to make sure chicken had lots of flavor.*

Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover. About a half

a cup or so.

After 3 hours i added 2-3 tbsp of flour to thicken up the broth and a little extra salt for more flavor.

Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Place the lid back on and cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center. Then rub some butter on top of biscuits before serving.

Optional: Any veggies! I put in baby carrots an hour before it was ready.

Attract Backyard Birds With the Right Seeds

While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your feeders.

Consider these popular seed types and the common backyard birds they attract:

Sunflower - Black sunflower seeds attract blue jays, goldfinches, woodpeckers, purple finches, chickadees, titmice and nuthatches. Striped sunflower seeds appeal to chickadees, doves, grosbeaks, northern cardinals, nuthatches, titmice and woodpeckers. Sunflower hearts (also known as “hulled sunflower” and “sunflower chips”) attract chickadees, common redpolls, juncos, doves, finches, goldfinches, grosbeaks, nuthatches, pine siskins, titmice and wood-

peckers.

Nyjer - These lightweight, tiny seeds are a favorite of goldfinches. Put nyjer seeds in a hanging feeder with tiny holes so the small seeds won’t get blown away. Nyjer also attracts redpolls, juncos, doves, indigo bunting and pine siskin.

Safflower - These white seeds are slightly smaller than black sunflower seeds. Because they are bitter, grackles, blue jays, starlings - and squirrels - don’t like them. However, they do attract doves, purple finches, chickadees, titmice and downy woodpeckers.

White millet - Good for scattering on the ground, white millet attracts ground feeders such as juncos, sparrows, indigo buntings, towhees and mourning doves.

Cracked corn - Popular with ground feeders, cracked corn appeals to doves, crows, jays, sparrows, juncos and towhees. Avoid getting finely cracked corn as it’s

vulnerable to rot and can quickly turn to mush.

When choosing a bird seed mix, pay attention to the ingredients list on the package. Bird seed is re-

quired by law to list ingredients in order of content. Some cheaper mixes have filler seeds such as wheat, red milo, red millet or “assorted grain products.” Most backyard birds won’t eat those, and your seed mix could end up wasted on the ground.

Learn more about making your backyard an oasis for birds of all kinds at eLivingtoday.com. (Family Features & Unsplash)

ARIES: Mar 21–Apr 20

Aries, pay attention to the smaller details, as those are the ones most often ignored. You’ll be highly regarded if you pinpoint any errors in a timely manner.

TAURUS: Apr 21–May 21

Work to the best of your ability, Taurus. Focus on your own work and serve as a source of encouragement to those around you who may be experiencing some difficulties.

GEMINI: May 22–Jun 21

A loved one may be hinting at a few things he or she wants to do with you, Gemini. Find the time to make these things happen. Let loose and have fun.

CANCER: Jun 22–Jul 22

It could be tempting to hole up in a bookstore or a coffee shop for hours in the days ahead, Cancer. However, avoiding certain issues is not the way to go. Confront them head on.

LEO: Jul 23–Aug 23

Leo, if you are going to leap, do so with both eyes open; otherwise, you may miss some of the dangers along the way. Always take the bigger picture into consideration.

VIRGO: Aug 24–Sept 22

Virgo, accept that you may be different from most of the people with whom you associate, and that is perfectly fine. What makes you unique is what others like

about you.

LIBRA: Sept 23–Oct 23

Libra, explore all possibilities at work rather than pigeonholing yourself into one role. How will you know what things are like if you don’t try stuff out?

SCORPIO: Oct 24–Nov 22

You may need to roll with the punches this week, Scorpio. Things are coming at you at a record pace and it could take a lot of effort to keep up. Learn and adapt as you go.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23–Dec 21

Sagittarius, even though you have been faced with a number of challenges lately, you have managed to come through with your head held high. Keep up the progress.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22–Jan 20

There’s not much that will bother you this week, Capricorn. It seems you have all of your ducks in a row. Enjoy this good fortune while it lasts.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21–Feb 18

Remarkable opportunities are coming your way, Aquarius. All you need to do is sit back and wait for them to start. There is no need to do much legwork in this situation.

PISCES: Feb 19–Mar 20

Big changes can sometimes be scary, Pisces. But change is just what you need to do right now to spice things up.

Scott N. Lowery

Regardless of what occupation you may hold, what political persuasion you have, the size of your bank account, or your concern over social issues, it is becoming increasingly clear that most of us have one thing in common; a strong desire to clear the air of the divisiveness, rancor, mistrust, and wasted anger that has

become all too commonplace in our everyday lives.

Perhaps it is an oversimplification, but the question needs to be asked — where have all the leaders gone? How many people are excited about the choices that have been presented to us in recent national elections? Many have already noted that they cast their ballot against a certain candidate rather than voting for someone they believed had valued leadership skills.

Don’t look now, but sadly, no Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, or Ronald Regan will appear in the next presidential boxing match.

So, who will you vote for, or more appropriately, who will you be voting against on the next trip to the presidential polls? It would be a good idea if we could be given a choice of TRUE LEADERS from which to select.

But the question remains, what leadership qualities do we want our leaders to possess?

I recently came across a survey conducted by Robert Half International (a human resource consulting firm) meant to identify the most important qualities important for effective leadership. See how they may be found in those you consider a leader.

Integrity: Good leaders are authentic, trustworthy, and reliable. They have strong moral principles that don’t waiver, even when they might close a deal or make more money by exaggerating or lying.

Fairness: It’s human nature to prefer certain people over others. Good leaders don’t show favoritism because they know to do so leads to bad morale. Empathy is the key to treating

everyone fairly.

Decisiveness: People become suspicious when leaders espouse one viewpoint today and the opposite tomorrow.

Strategic thinking: Effective leaders play the long game. While not forgoing immediate gains, they also consider repercussions down the line and actively plan for the future.

Transparency: This skill is closely tied to trust and accountability. Respected leaders share information as soon as it can be divulged.

Accessibility: Leaders are busy people, but they shouldn’t be so sequestered that people must jump through multiple hoops to speak with them. They should be as friendly and welcoming as possible.

Collaboration: The best leaders work with and get advice from colleagues. Networking skills are important. Given the way today’s political game is being played, it is hard to find an individual willing to sacrifice personal privacy and possess these seven desirable leadership traits. If you happen to come across one, please spread the word — that individual would deserve our vote!

In 2022, there were two Township Supervisors that kept you in the dark about Township Business.

At the September 28, 2022 Township Meeting, with an overflow crowd of residents and taxpayers, the two supervisors did not care about questions and remarks from you the residents and taxpayers. They had already decided to regionalize your police department before the meeting. The Chairperson of the Board confirmed this fact. Your voice did not matter to them. The two of them made the most consequential decision for your township in the last 40 years, and ignored you.

THE ONLY SUPERVISOR WHO VOTED AGAINST REGIONALIZATION WAS DAVID W. SHIRN.

There are two candidates who will listen to you and answer questions. There are two candidates who will give you time at Township Meetings to express your views.

They are seeking your vote for Old Lycoming Township Supervisor Supervisor David W. Shirn (6 year term) and Justin Kastner (4 year term) are those candidates.

Menopausal Hair Care

After I turned 40, I noticed a shift in the types of fliers that came my way. I still get mailers for meal delivery services and wine clubs, but there are now some new postcards in my mailbox. Brands are reaching out to offer discounts on heat-wicking pajamas to combat nightly hot flashes, nutritional supplements for mood swings, and serums for hair loss. I’m in the right age range to start perimenopause, which is the time of a woman’s life when the ovaries gradually stop working. FUN! Symptoms of perimenopause span from hot flashes and rollercoaster moods to insomnia, skin dryness, and thinning hair. SUPER FUN! That last one has me inspecting my own hairline and wondering what the next decade has in store. With menopause, both peri and post, estrogen and progesterone hormone levels lower, both of which help hair grow thick and strong. In addition to these lower levels, the body begins to stimulate male hormones like androgens, which can shrink hair follicles. So, the struggle for healthy hair

is two-fold; you’re losing the hormones that strengthen your hair while producing hormones that actively attack hair growth. Menopausal hair loss can occur in more than one way. You may experience extensive shredding, or your strands become thinner and more brittle. Hair loss can affect the temple area, as well as the center part, as you start to see more scalp through the hair. The silver lining to menopausal hair loss is that you don’t have to take it combs down. There are ways to prevent further thinning and protect your hair while trying to simulate growth. There are home remedies, healthy habits, over-the-counter products, and medications to keep your hair healthy and strong during menopause. First, reducing stress helps prevent hormonal imbalance and other menopausal systems. Of course, there’s no one way to reduce stress, and not every technique fits everyone’s lifestyle or temperament. I like to reduce stress by binge-watching period dramas, thrift shopping, and hiking. A glass or two of wine also helps. You may

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Happy 104th Birthday!

Hazel Barger

We are honored to celebrate the 104th birthday of Hazel Barger. She stayed here years ago for respite care and then decide to make us her forever home. She enjoys taking care of her flowers especially her favorite, the African Violet. She was married for 56 years to her husband, Vincent, and had 6 beautiful children. She is blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Hazel believes her longevity is from taking a 1/4 tsp. Cod Liver Oil daily and being raised on the farm. Hazel enjoyed her day with her family, residents, and staff of Nippenose Valley Village.

Bernadette Ulsamer

OUTFITS 13 th Annual Benefit Consignment Auction

FRIDAY

BOOKS, GROCERY & FLOWER AUCTION

Bring your family

Enjoy an evening of great food!

Fri, May 12th at 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat, May 13th starting at 8:30 AM

Held at: Sugar Valley Produce Auction

702 South Mill Street • Loganton, PA 17747 (1 Mile South of Kauffman’s Store on Rt. 477)

Friday Evening Auction

3:30 PM - Flower Auction

5:00 PM - Grocery Auction

5:30 PM - Book Sale

6:00 PM - Gun Sale

Check out our Silent Auction Tent Great items donated from local businesses

Bring your Family, Support our Benefit Supper & Enjoy the Evening

GUNS Friday Eve starting at 6:00 PM

Winchester Model 88 243

Winchester Model 1897 12ga pump

Winchester Model 270 22 cal.

Winchester Model 94 30-30

Winchester Model 94 30 WCF

Winchester Model 94 38-55 Chief Crazy Horse Commmerative

Winchester Model 54 30-06

Winchester Model 1200 16 ga pump

Remington 770 30-06

Remington 2-7600 30-06

Remington 7MM08 (NEW)

Remington 760 30-06

Remington 770 270

Remington 700 30-06 Left Hand

Remington 7600 7MM08 pump

Remington 770 7MM08

Remington 870 12 ga pump

Remington 710 30-06

Savages 2- 110 270

Savages 11 22-250

Savages 110 243

Savages 110 30-06

Savages 11 300 Win Short Mag

Savage Axis 30-06 (NEW)

Traditions 50 cal. Flintlock (NEW)

Tikka 300 Win MAg

Springfield 410 pump

find a more traditional approach of meditation, or prayer lowers your stress levels. There are always yoga and breathing relaxation practices to center your mind and body.

PIG ROAST!

StartingFriday at 2:30 PM

Springfield 12 ga double-barrel side x side

Marlin 30-30

Marlin 35 Rem.

Marlin 45-70

Mossberg 243

12 ga double barrel (over-under) (Misc.) Several other shotguns & Riffles

We will be selling approx 50 guns, Misc. Ammo. & other hunting supplies.

Saturday Auction

Exercise, in general, is a key component of any healthy lifestyle. Walking with a friend, going to a gym, attending exercise classes, or just keeping active around your home helps several menopause symptoms like mood swings, weight gain, and insomnia while also keeping hair healthy. If you swim, make sure to wear a swimming cap, as chlorine can contribute to hair breakage. When out in the sun or the wind for extended periods of time, it’s important to wear a hat to protect your hair from dryness and breakage.

you should aim to have eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.

Another preventative measure for protecting your hair is by staying away from heat tools, such as hair dryers and straightening irons. Extensions and other styling methods can also weaken your hair and cause early hair loss. If you must dye your hair, choose an all-natural hair color from brands like Naturint or Aveda. Other products to consider adding to your beauty routine to prevent hair loss are Better Not Younger Superpower Hair & Scalp Duo from Ulta. Pattern Beauty Argan Hair & Scalp Oil from Sephora or Hers Minoxidil 2% Hair Regrowth treatment available on Amazon.

- CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT -

580 Case Forklift on Steel Wheels • 2019 H & H 20” 14k Skidsteer Trailer • 2 yd. Dump Hopper • 1-1/2 yd. Dump Hopper - LAWN AND GARDENTrees, Shrubs, Lots Of Flower And Hanging Baskets, Push Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, New Husqvarna And Stihl Chain Saws, Used Chainsaws, Garden Hoses, Pressure Washer, Bar And Chain

Oil, Used Silent Cut Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Shade Trees, Fruit Trees (Apple, Pear, Cherry, Trees, etc.)

- CARRIAGES -

1 New EZ Entry Cart • 1 New 2-Seater Spring Wagon • 1 New 2 Seater Pony Cruiser • 1 Rebuilt Market Wagon (New Condition) • 1 Used Market

Wagon (Good Condition) • 1 New Market Wagon w/

Torsion Gear

- SPORTING GOODS -

Lots of Fishing Tackle • Fishing Rods • Hunting

Clothes • Hunting Gear • Camping Supplies • Camping Grill • Camping Chairs • BB Guns

- BUILDINGS & BUILDING MATERIALSBuilding #1: 24x32x10 Pole Building W/ Concrete Floor Building #2: 24x30x8 2-Car Garage W/ Concrete Floor Installation Of Buildings Included, Your Choice Of Colors. Lots of Yellow Pine Lumber • 1x6 And 1x8

Pine Boards • Garage Doors • Windows • Doors • Metal Roofing And Trim. 10x30 Board & Batten Horse

Barn (2 stalls w/ feed Room) Finished & ready to go!

- FURNITURE -

A Nice Selection of New & Used Furniture • Pine Furniture & Crafts • Barnwood Furniture • Filing Cabinets • Office Chairs • Metal Cabinets

- LAWN FURNITURE & CRAFTS -

A Nice Selection of New Poly, Treated and Cedar Lawn Furniture • Picnic Tables • Porch Gliders and Swing • Chairs • Swing Sets, Etc.

- QUILTS -

Beach Quilt • Bird Quilt • Brown Hearts All Around

• Colorful Wedding Ring • Green Colorado Star • Tan & Black Puff Sunshine Shadow NEW & USED SHOP TOOLS

- SHOP EQUIPMENT -

Lots of New & Used 60v & 20v Dewalt Tools and Milwaukee Tools • 60v Flexvolt Tablesaw • 60v 12”

Mitersaw • Cordless Weedeaters • Chainsaws • Blowers • Sawzalls • 60v Circular Saws • Impacts

• Hammerdrills • Towerlights • 1/2 Impact Wrench

• Powerhouse 2300 Watt Inverter Generator • Paslode Nailers • Milwaukee Nailers • Lots of Hand Tools

- MISC -

Bevanda Lunch Boxes • New Wheel Barrows • Express Wagons • Scooters, Croquet Sets • Ice Cream Freezer • Lifetime Tables • New 6x8 PVC Broiler Coop • Lots of Misc. Concrete Tools • Burn Barrels • Pallet Racking • 18x20 Canopy Saturday Auction

***SPECIAL MENTION ITEMS TO BE SOLD AT NOON*** 13 th annual coffee mugs, walking sticks, wooden model toys. etc. • 1906 Esh Family Record • Amish Lunch Stand - Lots of good food

Stand will be open Fri. from 2:00 - 8:00pm FRI.

Terms: Credit Card, Cash or good PA check (before removing from premises) Note: Items left on premise 2 weeks after sale date will become property of SVAC.

Auctioneers: Samuel Stoltzfus, Abner Fisher, Elmer Lapp, and local auctioneers. Accepting consignments and donations

May 10th-11th-12th dawn to dusk.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE AREA

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Quilting to be Topic of the Taber Museum’s May Coffee Hour

Quilting will be the topic of the May Coffee Hour at the Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society. The Coffee Hour will be held on Thursday, May 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room of the Taber. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Ricki Moler, well-known quilter and quilt historian will be delivering a short lecture on the history of quilting and quilt fabrics utilized in the making of a quilt. The public is encouraged to bring in their family heirloom quilts for examination by Ms. Moler. A limit of two per person is suggested. Moler has been sewing since age three and quilting in earnest since the 1970s. She loves all quilts, from antiques to art quilts. Ricki has lectured and taught quilting classes, written articles for quilt magazines, exhibited in fiber arts exhibits, had a business making handpainted clothing, and has returned to the Taber Museum as a volunteer in the Textile Department. Her recent examination of a quilt from the collections of the Lycoming County Historical Society resulted in the publication of an article in the Museum’s Winter 2022-2023 Journal. That quilt,

through a series of inked sentiments, reveals the Society of Friends (or Quakers) opposition to human bondage. Through the squares, their stance is clearly spoken. More covert actions, such as serving as stations on the Underground Railroad and teaching African Americans to read and write, were necessarily secretive. The quilt will be on display for the lecture. The lecture series is underwritten by Van Campen Motors.

The Taber Museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. Ample parking may be found behind the museum as well as on-the-street parking. For more information, please call 570-326.3326 or visit our website at www.tabermuseum.org.

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low-rent job with the family construction firm and feels generally humiliated, the more so because his younger brother is foreman; and their teenage son, nicknamed “Sticks” because of his long legs, is pathologically withdrawn — though he’s a real slamdunker on the school basketball team and may be looking at a college scholarship.

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But cast-wise, Romano’s coup d’etat was snagging Laurie Metcalf to play Leo’s wife. The multi-Tonyand Emmy-winning actress will be instantly familiar from her many titles, including “Lady Bird,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “JFK,” “Roseanne,” all four of the “Toy

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Having loved her especially as the nutty neighbor in “Uncle Buck” and also on Broadway opposite Bruce Willis in “Misery,” I consider Metcalf one of our finest living actresses. She’s as good as ever in “Queens” — a seamless blend of subtle nuance and occasional overthe-top craziness.

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Learn the Meanings Behind Popular Mother’s Day Flowers

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.

While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.

Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect

heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm. Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.

Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.

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Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke.

In fact, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, identified a strong interconnection between the mind, heart and body in its scientific statement, “Psychological Health, WellBeing and the Mind-Heart-Body Connection.”

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“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being,” Levine said. “It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Practicing mindfulness in all forms allows one to be more aware of and have more control over emotional responses to the experiences of daily life.”

Consider these tips from Levine to improve your mind-heart-body connection:

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– Get plenty of good, restful sleep. Set a regular bedtime, turn off or dim electronics as bedtime approaches and form a wakeup routine.

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– Work it out. Regular physical activity - a recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a mix of both weekly - can help relieve tension, anxiety and depression, and give you an immediate exercise “high.”

“Wellness is more than simply the absence of disease,” Levine said. “It is an active process directed toward a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. When we strive to reduce negative aspects of psychological health, we are promoting an overall positive and healthy state of being.” (Family Features & American Heart Association, photo courtesy of Getty Images)

How to Create a Greater Work/Life Balance

Amore even balance between professional and personal life is a goal for many individuals. The demands of work too often extend beyond traditional working hours, leaving many professionals to confront workrelated challenges long after they’ve left the office or left the desks in their home offices. With work never more than a smartphone notification away, it can be hard to create and maintain work-life balance.

Work-life balance is rarely discussed in terms of individuals’ overall health, but that could be a mistake. In fact, the organization Mental Health America® notes that when workers’ lives are balanced and workers are happy, they are more productive, take fewer sick days and are more likely to remain in their jobs. Each of those things benefits workers and employers equally.

With so much to gain from creating a greater balance between work and life, professionals can consider these tips to do just that.

Make a concerted effort to be an effective communicator. MHA notes the benefits of being honest with colleagues and superiors when

challenges feel overwhelming. Open and effective communication can be a great way to solve work-related problems, but MHA urges professionals to remain calm and suggest practical alternatives when confronting such issues. Simply accepting more work or responsibilities when you already feel overwhelmed can tip the scales even further away from an even work-life balance.

Establish manageable daily goals. MHA reports that research has found that individuals feel less stressed about work when they feel as though they have more control over it. Setting daily goals is a great way to achieve that sense of control, and this can be as simple as creating a daily to-do list.

Seek alternatives to your working arrangement. Previously unthinkable working arrangements are now possible

after companies were forced to confront pandemic-related changes to their operations. If you’ve found it impossible to create an equitable balance between work and life, speak with your supervisor about alternatives to your arrangement. Flex time and hybrid working are some measures that could ensure you have as much time for your personal life as your professional life.

Unplug at the end of the workday. One of the simpler, though not necessarily easier, ways to create and maintain a greater work-life balance is to unplug at the end of the workday. Turn off work-related smartphone notifications at the end of the work day so you

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ELS 10’ manure pump; blue lay flat manure collars; pony harnesses; saddles; dewormer; small dog kennels; 3 complete milking units; John Deere mdl 4024TF270C diesel; air compressor; battery charger; skid loader forks; bale spear; round bale carrier; 1700 gal. water tank; wall pt scraper blade; hay rakes; water tubes; 12’ engine;No.9 gr.drive mower; bin wagon; on s teel wheels; 4 sets tandem; potato plow; loader; 2 old carriages; 72 hole bolt bin; sausage stuffer; butcher kettles; US Slicing tank; jog carts; market wagon; 300 tobacc roller; fence supplies; table saw; trash pump; extractor stainless steel; grinder; pots; pans; w/gas motor; kettles; dry sink; toy chest; antlers; 2 corner cupboards; propane stove; gun cabinet; dresser; cedar chest; old quilts; wheel chair; high chai r; lots of puzzles in frames; old Fisher books;

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jack; beam jack; buggy jack; 3h air compressor; cow stable fan; 4 single tobacco balers; 4 tobacco boxes; lots of tobacco rails,3x6 & 4x5 any length up to 20’; 32 x 100 greenhouse, was used to hang tobacco & store equipment; market wagon; belts; horse harnesses; collars; check lines; 1-2-3-4 horse hitches; ring yolk; jockey sticks; fore cart; 1 row cultivator; 2 packers; corn binder for parts; 456 NH mower(needs work); garden cultivator; hand saws; T square; shop tools; ladders; sprayers; 4 gal. backpack sprayer; digging irons; edger; axe; sledge hammer; 4x8 plywood & lumber; air clipper; disc; surge milker buckets; farm bell; Delavel buckets, 2-65lb. 1-40lb.; hot caps; weed eaters; hedge trimmers; lawn mowers; grass catchers; express wagon w/racks; croquet set; lg dog carrier; propane tank & lights; gas stove; wash machine; rinse tub; wash machine wringer; D&S coal stove; D&S circular coal stove; coal buckets; coal shovels; drying racks; clothes pin racks; magnetic insoles; umbrella stroller; children’s trikes; camping chairs; shmop; clothes basket on rollers; 12 qt. kettle; roast pans; steamer; pie stacker; silverware box; princess house cake pans; canner; jars & rings; chip slicer; cherry pitter; bread pans; stainless steel pail; gallon jars; lunch box; thermos; Tupperware; quilt frame; sewing machine; copier; exercise bikes; full size magnetic mattress pad; nightstands; folding tables; iron folding chairs; family records; 6 shelf rack; newspaper rack; desk; corner cabinet; China closet; slant top desk; o ce chairs; puzzles in frames; lots of dishes; antique dishes; rebounder; recliners; foldable single bed; foldable highchair; handicap potty chair; step stool; hat press; blankets; books; games; and more not listed… Selling for: Susie Stoltzfus (late Jonathan) - 570-538-9743

ELS ’ manure pump; blue lay flat manure collars; pony harnesses; saddles; dewormer; small dog kennels; 3 complete milking units; John Deere mdl 4024TF270C diesel; air compressor; battery charger; skid loader forks; bale spear; round bale carrier; 1700 gal. water tank; wall pt scraper blade; hay rakes; water tubes; 12’ engine;No.9 gr.drive mower; bin wagon; on s teel wheels; 4 sets tandem; potato plow; loader; 2 old carriages; 72 hole bolt bin; sausage stuffer; butcher kettles; US Slicing tank; jog carts; market wagon; 300 tobacc roller; fence supplies; table saw; trash pump; extractor stainless steel; grinder; pots; pans; w/gas motor; kettles; dry sink; toy chest; antlers; 2 corner cupboards; propane stove; gun cabinet; dresser; cedar chest; old quilts; wheel chair; high chai r; lots of puzzles in frames; old Fisher books;

Bene t food stand on site.

Omar Stoltzfus AU005054

1601 Hominy Ridge Road

Omar Stoltzfus AU005054

Newport, PA 17074

1601 Hominy Ridge Road

Newport, PA 17074

Phone: 717-567-3021

Phone: 717-567-3021

Marlin w/scope; 12 ga shotgun Sears 2¾; handyman

How to Ensure a Relaxing Day for Mom this Mother’s Day

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated.

This year, families can work together to ensure this Mother’s Day is a day for Mom to relax and bask in all the extra attention she deserves.

Serve breakfast in bed. Mom might be on breakfast detail on hectic weekday mornings, but Mother’s Day marks the perfect time for spouses and kids to take over those responsibilities. This year, keep the cereal in the pantry and go the extra mile by preparing a homemade breakfast and serving it to Mom in bed. Present the meal with a small bouquet of flowers and some reading material and then let Mom eat in peace and quiet if she so prefers.

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Turn the en suite into a spa. Nothing complements a relaxing breakfast in bed better than a subsequent dip in Mom’s own private spa. Transform the en suite or another bathroom into Mom’s personal soaking space. Clean the bathtub, light some candles around the tub and bathroom, turn on some relaxing music, dim the lights, and then invite Mom in to soak in a freshly drawn hot bubble bath.

Keep Mom out of the kitchen. Keep the relaxing vibe going by making sure Mom doesn’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Make sure all the dishes are washed before Mom comes downstairs for the day and let her know you’ve already ordered lunch from a local restaurant. Even if Mom loves to cook, a day off from kitchen detail can make Mother’s Day that much more relaxing.

Book some time in the great outdoors. If the weather allows, visit a nearby park as a family and go for a walk. Nature has its own way of helping people relax, so some time

outdoors in the spring air can keep the peaceful vibe going into the afternoon. If the family includes young children, choose a park with a playground so Mom can relax and watch the kids play from a nearby bench. Book a dinner reservation. It might require some advance booking, as Mother’s Day reservations can be hard to come by, but a night at Mom’s favorite restaurant can be the perfect conclusion to a relaxing day. If Mom’s more of a homebody, whip up a homemade meal and let Mom relax with a glass of wine as you prepare a feast.

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Location: 110 Quail Rd., Lot #13, Howard, PA 16841

New Cabin on 5.85 Acres facing view of Appalacian Mountain Tops

Sale Day Preview @ 2:00 PM

Open House Dates: May 26, 4-6 PM and May 27, 12-3 PM

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a day of relaxation for mothers who do so much for their families throughout the year. Some simple planning can ensure Mom gets the R&R she deserves.

Property Description: New Cabin with south facing view of Appalacian Mountain Tops, 1st floor 1140 sq. ft., 2nd floor open loft w/walkway and wood staircase. 2 bed, 2 bath, mostly wood interior w/exposed beams. Maintenance free exterior, drilled well, new septic, mini splits, LP Gas Fireplace, 15 min to Howard Lake, 60 mi., to PA Elk Country, 1/2 mi. to State Game Lands. Access to Bloody Skillet Trail System.

Terms: $15,000 down payment Day of Sale

Settlement 45 days. 2% Transfer Tax Split between Buyer & Seller

Attention Realtors: Broker Participation offered to Realtors with a buyer. Buyers must be preregistered. Call Boyd Phillips @ 941-345-6758 to pre-register.

Private Showing: Call Boyd Phillips of Davis Real Estate @ 941-345-6758

Auctioneer, Owner and Realtor not responsible for Accidents

Oral Statements take Precedence over Written Advertisements

Hoff Estate Real Estate & Contents Auctions,

Friday May 19th @ 3pm & Saturday, May 20 @ 8:33 am

217 N. Main St., Picture Rocks, PA 17762

Real Estate Open House Showings--Sunday, May 7th & 14th, 2 to 4 pm (or by private showing with auctioneer)

Well-constructed “fixer-upper”, two story home, built prior to 1978, with approx. 1,964 sq. ft. on .69 acre parcel. Home has off-street parking, good roof, 4 BR’s, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, spacious family & DR, basement and an attached 1 car garage with a breezeway. Property also has 2 large outdoor sheds and a nice, large back yard with Railroad St. access at the rear of the property. Property is NOT in the flood plain! Utilities—oil fired furnace with forced hot air heat, well water, on-site sewer and 100-amp electric service. East Lycoming SD! Terms: $7,000 real estate property deposit required day of auction, with good PA check or certified funds payable to Marquette’s Auction Marketing, balance at closing within 60 days of sale date. 4% buyer’s premium to be added to the purchase price of real estate. Real estate is sold “as-is” & is subject to owner confirmation. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material. Inspections may be done prior to auction at potential buyer’s expense. Real Estate will be auctioned off on Saturday, May 20th @ 11am.

Selling Friday, May 19th–Gold & Costume Jewelry, C.I. Griswald, Antiques, Salt Crocks;

Selling Sat, May 20th–66 Stoneware Crocks/Jugs, Mantle Clocks, Antiques, Primitives, Furniture, Quilts;

Special Note: All items will be sold as-is with no warranties applied. Terms—Cash or good PA check only, ID required. Updated info & pics @ marquetteauctions.com, auctionzip.com ID1907 or GoToAuction.com ID6181. Owners not responsible for accidents. Selling the real estate & contents for the Estate of Al & Sophie Hoff, longtime antique dealers. Kathy Hess & Chris Hoff co-executors. Stay tuned for updates as we progress through the personal property.

Marquette’s Auction Marketing

Tom Marquette, AU-002855L, 570/916-6903

Strategies to Encourage Kids to Read More

Many adults feel there’s no better way to relax than curling up with a good book. Though a relaxing afternoon of reading may appeal to adults, kids could prove a little more reluctant to crack a book.

Children have much to gain from reading and being read to. According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, a nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening vulnerable children, their families and the communities where they live, reading aloud to children supports their cognitive development; improves

their language skills; prepares them for academic success; increases their discipline and ability to concentrate; and improves their imagination and creativity. Many of those same benefits apply to kids who read on their own, which may be more appealing as kids advance through elementary school and aspire to become more independent.

Since children have so much to gain from cuddling up with a good book, parents can try these strategies to encourage kids to read more.

Allow kids to read the same book. Parents of young readers or children learning

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to read undoubtedly know how much children like to read the same book over and over again. Though that might not engage moms and dads, experts note that allowing kids to read the same books again and again is an effective way to foster a love of reading in children. Researchers have linked reading the same books again and again to greater vocabulary acquisition and improved reading comprehension, among other benefits. Kids are more likely to enjoy reading if they recognize more words and can better understand the stories, so parents can encourage kids to read the same books again and again.

Take a book along when running errands or traveling. The Children’s Book Review notes that books can be just as handy in cars as tablets and other devices kids use

to watch movies while on the go. Though some children may get car sick when reading while a car is in motion, those who don’t have plenty of time to read while in the backseat. On long road trips, promise a movie after kids have read for an hour. When running errands with the kids in tow, encourage them to read by keeping a couple of books or magazines in the backseat at all times.

Practice positive reinforcement with emerging readers. Another way to encourage young readers to pick up a book more often is to praise their efforts even if they struggle with words. Patience can go a long way toward instilling a love of reading in children. If kids are struggling with a word or words, read the sentence aloud with them. Reading also has a tendency to pique

readers’ curiosity, so parents can encourage kids to ask questions about the books they read and help them find answers to those questions if necessary.

Enroll kids in library reading programs. Summer reading programs sponsored by local libraries have been found to be conducive to promoting reading in young children. In its report titled “The Role of Public Libraries in Children’s Literacy Development,” the Pennsylvania Library Association indicated that preschool and summer reading programs encourage children to spend significant amounts of time with books and also encourage parents to play a greater role in their children’s literacy development. Participation in such programs is typically free of charge, so there’s no reason why families cannot

take advantage of these highly effective programs.

Reading benefits children in myriad ways. Parents can look to various strategies to foster a love of reading in their children.

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SaturdayMay13th 9A.M.

SaturdayMay13th 9A.M.

“Appleman Plumbing”

85KlondikeRoadDanvillePa,17821

(Justminutesfrominterstate80,route642androute54)

Retirement Public Auction

Friday5:30- Mixtureoftools,woodworkingtools,andmore!!!

2 Day Friday May 12th 5:30 P.M.

Saturday May 13th 9:00 A.M. 85 Klondike Road Danville, PA 17821

(Just minutes from Interstate 80, Route 642 and Route 54)

Friday 5:30 - Mixture of tools, woodworking tools, and more!!!

Saturday 9 A.M. - Large mixture of tools including milwaukee, craftsman, kobalt, pipe wrenches, both electric and manual pipe threaders, 3 wheel well pump puller, hydraulic pipe bender, 20 ton shop press, 10:30 offering of Kioti CK25 compact tractor with front end loader and backhoe, homemade cab, just a little over 900 hours, single bottom 3pth potato plow, RARE Ithaca model 37 20 Gauge, Craftsman Industrial Drill (like New), Craftsman tools chest and others Remington model 582 .22, 3 pth model HCA 59 CS pto driven rototiller, Massey Harris 3pth 2 bottom plow, county line 7 ft back blade, Ariens RRA 1440 G Riding Mower, pallet jack, air compressor, fiberglass extension ladder, (2) electric chain hoist, knife collection, piston pumps, furnace motors and well pumps, 3/4 Socket set, werner 2 ft platforms, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, large amount of pipe wrenches, bins of copper fittings, custom made picnic table/sitting bench (really neat pc.) lincoln arc welder, better built truck box brand new, and much more!!!

85KlondikeRoadDanvillePa,17821

PUBLIC AUCTION

(Justminutesfrominterstate80,route642androute54)

Friday5:30- Mixtureoftools,woodworkingtools,andmore!!!

Saturday9A.M.-Largemixtureoftoolsincludingmilwaukee,craftsman,kobalt,pipewrenches, bothelectricandmanualpipethreaders, 3wheelwellpumppuller,hydraulicpipebender,20 tonshoppress, 10:30 offeringof KiotiCK25compacttractorwithfrontendloaderand backhoe, homemadecab,justalittleover900hours,singlebottom3pthpotatoplow, RARE Ithacamodel3720Gauge,CraftsmanIndustrialDrill(likeNew), Craftsmantoolschestand othersRemingtonmodel582.22,3pthmodelHCA59CSptodrivenrototiller,MasseyHarris 3pth2bottomplow,countyline7ftbackblade,AriensRRA1440GRidingMower,palletjack, aircompressor,fiberglassextensionladder,(2)electricchainhoist,knifecollection,piston pumps,furnacemotorsandwellpumps,3/4Socketset,werner2ftplatforms,electrical supplies,plumbingsupplies,largeamountofpipewrenches,binsofcopperfittings,custom madepicnictable/sittingbench(reallyneatpc.)lincolnarcwelder,betterbuilttruckboxbrand new,andmuchmore!!! Pleasegoto auctionzip.comID45518 forlistingandphotoswhichwillbe updatedfrequently,orcheckusouton Facebookat“LeviSpringAuctioneering”!!Ifyouhaveany questionspleasecontactLeviat(570)560-9543WeHopeToSeeYouThere!!!

Saturday, May 20th 9:00am

1 East Park Street Hughesville, Pa 17737

(Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)

9-? Household, Collectibles, Furniture, Small amount of outdoor items, tools, local advertising. Contents of Mary Nunn and more. *Real estate located at “47 Heatherbrooke Estates Hughesville PA 17737” will be offered up Friday June 9th 5:30 P.M. Please note that potential buyer must be approved by Heatherbrooke Estates Owner/Manager Before auction, terms and details for Real Estate will be listed in upcoming ads.

Saturday9A.M.-Largemixtureoftoolsincludingmilwaukee,craftsman,kobalt,pipewrenches, bothelectricandmanualpipethreaders, 3wheelwellpumppuller,hydraulicpipebender,20 tonshoppress, 10:30 offeringof KiotiCK25compacttractorwithfrontendloaderand backhoe, homemadecab,justalittleover900hours,singlebottom3pthpotatoplow, RARE Ithacamodel3720Gauge,CraftsmanIndustrialDrill(likeNew), Craftsmantoolschestand othersRemingtonmodel582.22,3pthmodelHCA59CSptodrivenrototiller,MasseyHarris 3pth2bottomplow,countyline7ftbackblade,AriensRRA1440GRidingMower,palletjack, aircompressor,fiberglassextensionladder,(2)electricchainhoist,knifecollection,piston pumps,furnacemotorsandwellpumps,3/4Socketset,werner2ftplatforms,electrical supplies,plumbingsupplies,largeamountofpipewrenches,binsofcopperfittings,custom madepicnictable/sittingbench(reallyneatpc.)lincolnarcwelder,betterbuilttruckboxbrand new,andmuchmore!!! Pleasegoto auctionzip.comID45518 forlistingandphotoswhichwillbe updatedfrequently,orcheckusouton Facebookat“LeviSpringAuctioneering”!!Ifyouhaveany questionspleasecontactLeviat(570)560-9543WeHopeToSeeYouThere!!!

These are very well kept furnishings, for pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518, keep checking back as we update photos.

SellersNote:PaulandVirginiahavebeenintheplumbingbuisnessforoverahalfacenturyand arereadytoretire,theseitemsareveryverywelltakencareofandmostareinlikenewconditon, thisisanauctionyoudefdon’twanttomiss,Tentwillbeprovidedforinclementweatherif necessary,refreshmentswillbeprovided,

Please go to auctionzip.com ID 45518 for listing and photos which will be updated frequently, or check us out on Facebook at “Levi Spring Auctioneering”!! If you have any questions please contact Levi at (570) 560-9543 We Hope To See You There!!!

Sellers Note: Paul and Virginia have been in the plumbing business for over a half a century and are ready to retire, these items are very very well taken care of and most are in like new conditon, this is an auction you def don’t want to miss, Tent will be provided for inclement weather if necessary, refreshments will be provided,

Terms:Nobuyerspremium,nosalestax,cashagoodpacheckorcreditcardwith3 1/2%loss,buyingASISWHEREISnowarrantiesorguaranteesmadebysellor auctioneer,Statementsmadedayofauctiontakeprecedenceoveranyprevious material!!!PleasecheckbackforupdateforFridayevening.

Terms: No buyers premium, no sales tax, cash or good PA check or credit card with 3 1/2% loss, buying AS IS WHERE IS no warranties or guarantees made by seller or auctioneer, Statements made day of auction take precedence over any previous material!!! Please check back for update for Friday evening.

We Hope To See You There!!!!

SellersNote:PaulandVirginiahavebeenintheplumbingbuisnessforoverahalfacenturyand arereadytoretire,theseitemsareveryverywelltakencareofandmostareinlikenewconditon, thisisanauctionyoudefdon’twanttomiss,Tentwillbeprovidedforinclementweatherif necessary,refreshmentswillbeprovided,

Terms:Nobuyerspremium,nosalestax,cashagoodpacheckorcreditcardwith3 1/2%loss,buyingASISWHEREISnowarrantiesorguaranteesmadebysellor auctioneer,Statementsmadedayofauctiontakeprecedenceoveranyprevious material!!!PleasecheckbackforupdateforFridayevening.

Terms: No buyers premium, cash, or good pa check, credit cards with 3.5% loss, buying as is where is,6% sales tax, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material. For any questions or showing please contact Levi at 570-560-9543

Game Commission Announces Spraying Plans

In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray nearly 110,000 acres of state game lands this spring.

Spraying will occur on 43 different state game lands — 109,180 acres in all — and will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, likely in late April and May.

“Those participating in spring gobbler seasons or otherwise enjoying

state game lands may encounter aircraft spraying forested areas for spongy moths,” said Paul Weiss, Game Commission Chief Forester. “We recognize some hunters might be temporarily affected by these activities, but disturbances are brief, and by protecting these valuable habitats against a destructive, invasive pest, the forests will provide hunters the opportunity to chase gobblers there for generations to come.”

Spongy moths previously were known by the common name gypsy moth, but the Entomological Society of America changed the name last year. More information on spongy moths and the Game Commission’s spraying program, including a map updating the status of spraying is available on an interactive web page at www.pgc.pa.gov.

Most of the blocks of forest to be sprayed can be treated within one day, often within only a few hours.

The insecticide to be used is Mimic 2LV. Its active ingredient is tebufenozide.

This agent generally is considered

safe to humans. Most negative side effects happen with repeated, long-term exposure to high concentrations of the product. As with any chemical, it may cause eye or skin irritation if exposed, and it is recommended to wash any affected area if irritation occurs.

The forests to be treated in the coming weeks have building populations of spongy moths that, if left untreated, could cause severe defoliation this summer.

This year’s spraying will occur in the following regions: Southcentral, 1,323 acres; Northcentral, 94,788 acres, Southeast, 3,107 acres, Southwest, 226

acres and Northeast, 9,736 acres. The Northwest Region had spraying last year, but the spongy moth population there seems to be in decline and, as such, no spraying is scheduled in that region.

Weiss noted that previous spongy moth impacts unfortunately led forests on state game lands to transition from mast-producing mixed-oak stands to stands dominated by birch and maple, which are not nearly as beneficial to wildlife.

“Oaks are the main target of spongy moths, and they also provide the best and most reliable wildlife foods,” Weiss said. “Unfortunately, in some areas, we have seen birch and maple replace the oak stands lost to past spongy moth defoliation. This loss of acorn availability across such a potentially large area can have extremely detrimental impacts on wildlife populations ranging from chipmunks and squirrels all the way up to deer and bears. Even if the oak trees manage to survive damage caused by this defoliation, the reduction of acorn production can linger for years after. The Game Commission has made the decision to aggressively treat this problem to protect the wildlife resources in the immediate future as well as into the longer term.”

After partnering with the state De-

partment of Conservation and Natural Resources to have game lands treated several times since 2008, the Pennsylvania Game Commission carried out its first independent spray contract in 2022. That program was, at the time, the largest-ever spray effort on game lands at approximately 63,000 acres. Similar to 2023, the bulk of those acres were in the Northcentral Region.

“We believe it is very important to continue protecting the habitats in these areas,” Weiss said.

David Gustafson, director of the Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, noted that, based on the value of state game lands’ oaks for wildlife, the agency simply can’t afford to forgo spraying this year.

“We know that oak forest habitats are tremendously valuable to all wildlife,” Gustafson said. “Everything from squirrels to bears to turkeys will have populations fluctuate based on acorn crops. If acorn production is low, bears will den earlier, weigh less, produce fewer and smaller cubs and get into more nuisance situations. Deer over-winter survival and reproduction suffers when acorns are sparse. Neo-tropical birds, such as cerulean warblers, occupy habitats dominated by oaks. Wild turkey and ruffed grouse populations also depend on acorns.”

(Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill)

COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES FROM THE WOOD-GLEN, A MULTI-GENERATION FARM IN LYCOMING COUNTY

SALE TO INCLUDE A SMALL COLLECTION OF FIREARMS

5:00 – or there ‘bouts-(Outback)Selection of Misc. Furnishings from this farm to include Steel Wagon wheels & MUCH MORE!!

5:45 - MAIN HALL -Antiques / Collectibles, Hall Estate: Glass wares, Cook wares - Quilts - Costume Jewelry - Crocks & MUCH MORE!!

6:30- Furniture - Nice selection of Vintage Furniture & Paintings/Prints - Beautiful Blind Door Corner Cupboard & Bedroom furnishings - Lamps & MUCH MORE!!

6:45 - GUNS - Rifl es / Shotguns / Handguns.

Auctioneer Note: FULL listing & pictures on auctionzip.com (enter #5545) or GoToAuctions.com(enter 5228). This is the Second of Three auctions with more to come!! Chairs provided, good food and laughter is available!!.

Terms: Cash or good PA check. Credit cards (include lost 3% Discount). All verbal statements take precedence over previously written materials. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”, No guaranties made by the seller. Signifi cant Incident Date 05/13/2023. “NO BUYER’S PREMIUM”.

3 BEDROOM RANCH HOME

Break Out Brunch Favorites for Spring Celebrations

Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills — brunch season is here. Whether your weekend morning meal is shared with that special someone or friends, family and neighbors, warm, sunny days can bring out the best of brunch.

Impress your loved one with these Mini Banana Rice Pancakes for two, a healthy and satisfying meal made with Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups. This recipe allows for more moments together at the table because the whole-grain combination is ready in just 1 minute and prep time is minimal.

Health” Best Foods for Men Awards in 2022. Plus, packed in single-serve portions, you can eat the grains right out of the BPA-free cup for a simple lunch or snack that provides a good source of fiber with 55 grams of whole grains in each serving. If you need a dish that feeds a crowd, put this Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast on the menu. Ready in 35 minutes, it can satisfy brunch cravings for a group of up to 12 as a main course that easily pairs with other morning favorites.

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ranch home at 12:00 Noon. is home has 3 bedrooms with closets, open oor plan kitchen living room, laundry room and bath, 2 story 2 car garage, hardscape back yard w/ hot tub, oil hot air heat, central air, 2oo amp electric service. To View this Great Home Contact Sam Bower at 570-556-0461 or Auctioneer. Terms: $9,000 Down and balance in 45 days. Potential buyers have right to do any pre auction testing prior to auction at their expense, all other terms can be obtained thru auctioneer

ANTIQUES • TOYS • FURNITURE COLLECTIBLES • TOOLS

Gold Jewelry; Planters Peanut Bank & Salt and Pepper; Various Kerosene Lamps [Bracket, Pedistal & Finger]; Vintage Bubble Lights; Tall Doll House eme Curio Cabinet; Carnival Chalkware Figurines; Vintage A&M –Germany Bride Doll; Wicker Doll Sled; C&S Brass Blow Torch; Barn Builders Hand Augers; Draw Knife; Country Buck Saw and 2 Man Cross Cut Saw; TOYS: [Vintage Buck Rodgers Daisy Atomic Pistol, Structo Road Grader, Tin Greyhound Bus, Tonka Trucks, Wyandotte Shovel, Hess Trucks, Kay an ee Little Girls Sewing Machine, Marx Tin Jr Typewriter, Ideal Fix It Automobile, Nichols Stallion .45 Cap Pistol, 1960 Comet Car Toy; 1962 Chevrolet Truck Toy; Ertl Tractors - John Deere 5020 WFE, Allis Chalmers WD45, John Deere D on Steel, Fordson on Steel, Red Belly Ford , Allis Chalmers G, International H, John Deere B]; Small Antique Oak Li lid Ice Box; Iridescent Glassware; Blue Opalescent Hobnail Pitcher; Wooden Stool; Various Christmas Decorations; 1969 Empire Orange Haunted House Blow Mold; So wood Wash Stand; Glass Brides Basket; Gone with the Wind Electric Lamps; Shark XL Sweeper; One Room School Desk; Sessions Mantel Clocks; Vintage Co ee Grinder; Sony Stereo; Emerson Large Flat Sceen TV w/ Stand; Early Splint Basket; Fancy French Breakfront; Royal Copley Doe w/ Fawn Planter; Fancy Vintage Oak Sideboard w/ Mirror; Oval Reverse Painted Statue Of Liberty Picture & Frame; Large Selection of Quality Framed Wall Prints; Teal of Dra Horses; Large Angel Collection; Glassware; Igloo Watercooler. Royal Swirl Pattern Service for 12 China Set; Modern Oak Hall Tree; Pine End Stands; Ladies Costume & Gold Ring and Necklaces Jewelry; Outside Security System; French Style Night Stand; Necor Wall Clock; Crystal Table Lamp; 6 Gun Cabinet; Wood Picnic Table; Lighting Guider Runner Sled; Rocket Plane Runner Sled; Single Tree; Black Leather Couch [Like New]; Oak Head Board; Oak Ladies Drop Front Desk; Oak Wash Stand w/ Towel Bar; Various Home Interior Candles; Various Carnival Style Glassware; Pioneer Sound System; Igloo Style Dog House; Wooden Clamp; Butcher Tools: [Enterprise #422 Meat Grinder w/ Belt Pulley, Enterprise Lard Press, Kettle Stirrers, Cherry Butcher Planks for Cutting]; Kobalt 60 Gallon 3.7 Hp 220vt Vertical Air Compressor; Cra sman Tool Chests; Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer; Bico Double Bench Grinder; Vintage Briggs and Stratton Gas Engines; Coleman 10hp 6250 Watt Generator; Jazzy Scooter; Hand & Garden Tools; Homelite Chain Saw; Toro Rear Bagger Mower; Noma

Pairing the crunchiness of red quinoa with the chewy texture of brown rice, these cups earned a spot on the “Men’s

As an ideal complement to the eggs, bacon and cheese, Minute Rice & Quinoa can make this family-style recipe a breeze. In just 10 minutes, the tasty blend of brown rice, red rice, wild rice and quinoa cooks up light and fluffy for a slightly chewy, nutty flavor.

AUCTIONEER: Michael & David Weaver Allenwood, Pa. 17810 PHONE : 570-538-2227

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It’s also a dependable replacement for oatmeal in other breakfast dishes so you can complete your mission to make meals quick and enjoyable. Not to mention, the bag is BPA-free and recyclable via store drop-off in most communities, while the carton is recyclable curbside.

Find more brunch inspiration for spring celebrations at MinuteRice. com.

Mini Banana Rice Pancakes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 bananas, divided

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, divided

• 4 teaspoons butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Heat rice and quinoa according to package directions.

In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In medium bowl, whisk milk and lemon juice. Let stand 5 minutes.

Mash 1/2 banana. Transfer to milk mixture. Add egg and 1 teaspoon maple syrup; stir to combine. Stir in melted butter.

Pour milk mixture over flour mixture. Whisk just until combined; do not overmix. Fold in rice and quinoa. Let batter rest 10-15 minutes.

Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Once skillet is hot, reduce heat to medium-low. In batches, adding oil as necessary, scoop 1 tablespoon batter per pancake into skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, or until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden on bottom.

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Great Gifts for Moms From All Walks of Life

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day.

No two moms are the same, and though standards like flowers and greeting cards will always have a place on Mother’s Day, the following are some gift ideas that can put smiles on the faces of moms from all walks of life.

Bookworm

There’s no end to the gift options for mothers who love to curl up with a good book. Of course, some new books may delight Mom, but gifts that can improve the reading experience also merit consideration. For example, an ergonomic backrest reading pillow can make bedtime reading sessions more comfortable and ensure Mom’s neck and back get ample support as she reads the latest page-turner. A nightstand book holder also can be ideal for moms who can’t seem to keep track of their bookmarks.

Fitness enthusiast

Some moms simply love to get in a good workout. Shoppers whose mothers or wives love to break a sweat might want to look into home gym equipment, as many fitness enthusiasts transformed part of their homes into exercise areas during the pandemic. If that sounds like the mom on your shopping list, then a suspension training system won’t take

up much room but can provide an intense, full-body workout. A new yoga mat, some wireless Bluetooth headphones or a compression stretching mat are some additional gifts that might make exercise-loving moms smile this Mother’s Day.

Traveler

Moms whose children still live under the same roof may not have much opportunity to travel, but empty nesters and grandmothers might. For such moms, a foldable, hanging travel bag can make it easy and convenient for mom to carry all of her toiletries and access them without taking up what’s often minimal hotel room counter space. For moms who want to document their excursions, a leather travel journal encourages them to note their experiences and gives them something they can revisit for years to come. Of course, some new luggage can make the perfect gift for newly retired moms who can’t wait to start visiting places on their travel bucket lists.

Businesswoman

Millions of moms manage to juggle the obligations of family life with a challenging career. Mother’s Day can be a great time to recognize that balancing act. A self-heating coffee mug can ensure Mom’s morning cup o’ joe doesn’t go cold as she traverses her way through a hectic morning routine. If you want to help Mom remain calm as she navigates her way through a day filled with personal and professional obligations, an essential oils diffuser can create a sense of relaxation on the most hectic of days.

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Save the Date for Moms and Babies

By Alys Mingle

Sunday, June 25th, at Montour Preserve, will be the 1st March for Babies in four years. What better way to celebrate than to join the ght to save Moms and Babies right here in the Susquehanna Valley? is is a time for families to come together to support one another throughout our parenthood journeys while raising critical funds to help March of Dimes provide research, programs, education, and advocacy so moms and babies get the best possible start.

March for Babies is the organization’s largest fundraiser and the nation’s oldest charitable walk.

e March of Dimes 2022 Report Card shows that the U.S preterm birth rate increased to 10.5% in 2021 — a significant 4% increase in just one year and the highest recorded rate since 2007. e data also shows persistent racial disparities across maternal and infant health measures that were compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, making the U.S. among the most dangerous

developed nations for childbirth.

We must unite and take steps — big or small — to fundraise and make a huge di erence in the health of all families. Please join or start a team and ask family and friends to join to compete with you to raise funds. Create your own DIY fundraiser. I am selling Mother’s Day yard signs as a fundraiser — contact me if you would like one at 570419-9826.

All sign donations go to My March For Babies Team “Vin Strong,” www. MarchForBabies.org/VinStrong.

Register at MarchForBabies.com today! If you are interested in donat-

ing your service/products for the walk, please get in touch with me! We tentatively have food trucks, face painting, photo booth, and pet therapy. Registration begins at noon, and we will “march” at 1:00 p.m. Our NICU graduates will be able to participate in the Superhero Sprint and other special activities.

I wish you all a very HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY and hope to see you at the March for Babies on Sunday, June 25th, at Montour Preserve.

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Bite Back Against Lyme Disease

Among the tall grasses and wildflowers that sprout each spring and summer lies a stealth predator just waiting for its chance at an easy meal. Ticks may be small in stature, but their impact on bite victims is potentially significant. Preventing Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses comes down to following some key steps.

Learn how common Lyme disease is. Lyme disease affects an estimated 476,000 people each year in the United States alone, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. Lyme disease is most common in New England, the mid-Atlantic states and the upper Midwest. Between 2009 and 2022, the Government of Canada reported 17,080 human cases of Lyme disease across Canada. However, instances of Lyme disease are likely underreported due to undiagnosed cases.

Know which ticks carry Lyme disease. The black-legged deer tick and the Western black-legged tick carry the Lyme disease spirochete. The blacklegged tick is native to the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and north-central U.S., while the western black-legged tick is found on the Pacific coast.

Wear light-colored clothing outdoors. When traveling in areas where ticks reside, it is important to wear lightcolored clothing. Long pants and tall socks, long-sleeved shirts, and hats also should be worn. It is easier to spot ticks on light-colored clothing, and covering up prevents ticks from gaining easy access to skin.

Know where to expect ticks. John’s Hopkins Medicine says blacklegged ticks live in moist and humid environments, particularly in and near wooded or grassy areas. Walking through leaves and bushes or through tall grasses can disturb ticks and enable them to jump onto people or pets. To

avoid ticks, walk in the center of trails and avoid tall vegetation.

Be mindful of pets. Even if you do not venture outdoors into tick-laden environments, your dog may. He or she can carry ticks into the house where they may end up on you or other family members. Prescription tick repellent products are available from veterinarians, and there are topical solutions and collars that can keep ticks away.

Remove ticks quickly and correctly. The CDC says if a tick is removed in less than 24 hours from when it first attached, the chances of getting Lyme disease is very small. Remove a tick

with fine-tipped tweezers as soon as it is noticed, being cautious to remove all mouth parts. Try not to squeeze the tick, as it can regurgitate saliva and other fluids when squeezed.

Repel ticks when possible. Create less favorable conditions for ticks. Use a product containing DEET or permethrin on clothing to repel ticks. Some people use chemical-control agents on their properties to reduce the number of ticks in the yard. Discourage deer from the property, as they can carry many ticks, by erecting fences and removing vegetation that deer eat. Various strategies can help people reduce their risk for Lyme disease.

Crosstown Colleges Share Academic Resources

Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College can enhance their studies on both campuses.

A cross-registration program between the two schools permits students to complete courses and activities that are not available at their home institution. Examples of subjects that a Penn College student might take at Lycoming include music, religion and theater. Lycoming students can choose from an array of hands-on courses at Penn College, from

high-level computer programming classes to polymer sciences to culinary arts.

“Cross-registration gives students the opportunity to significantly increase the variety of options to fulfill core elective credit requirements, as well as open electives,” said Maria N. Piselli, Penn College’s registrar. “Recent collaboration between faculty members at both institutions has resulted in students from similar programs being able to expand their knowledge on

topics that relate directly to their career goals. As the collaboration between the two institutions increases, we’d love to see growth in the number of students taking advantage of these opportunities.”

A handful of students have taken advantage of cross-registration during the past few years. The program is available to full-time students who have completed at least one semester with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

“Lycoming College appreciates Pennsylvania College of Technology students and welcomes them into our classrooms,” said Jilliane BoltMichewicz, Lycoming’s registrar. “Penn

College students may find that many of Lycoming’s offerings complement their main courses of study very well. Courses in criminal justice and political science may be of particular interest. Lycoming also has a robust music program, and Penn College students have enjoyed participating in our band, choir and music lessons over the years.”

One of those students is Zachary J. Geffre, of Williamsport. A plastics & polymer engineering technology major at Penn College, Geffre earned 12 credits at Lycoming through crossregistration and played in the orchestra, concert band and jazz band.

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“The experience allowed me to augment my education by adding more opportunities to study music that I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

Geffre represented the colleges the past two years at the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival. Both times, he was awarded the first-chair spot for double bass. Geffre is set to graduate from Penn College on May 13 and has accepted a full-time position as an extrusion engineer with Terumo Medical Corp. in Elkton, Maryland.

Collaboration between the two schools also includes a tuitionexchange program. To support employee recruitment and retention, full-time employees at Penn College and Lycoming, as well as dependent children or spouses/partners, may seek a first degree at the other institution tuition free. The program supports up to three students at each college per year.

On May 13, Jordan M. Kinley, daughter of Ken J. Kinley, assistant professor of electronics at Penn College, will be the first tuition-exchange recipient to graduate, earning degrees in mathematics and actuarial science from

Lycoming.

As a high school student, Kinley completed three math classes at Penn College, and she credits faculty and staff at the school for encouraging her to pursue mathematics as a major.

“Unfortunately, Penn College does not offer a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. However, with the creation of the tuition-exchange program, I was able to reap the benefits of the passion that evolved with my interactions at Penn College,” she said.

Following graduation, Kinley will work as an actuary for a financial services company near Indianapolis.

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Health Issues That Can Affect Young Women

Health is important throughout an individual’s life, but chronic health issues are rarely a cause for concern among young people. Though age is a risk factor for many health conditions, anyone, including young women, can develop conditions that affect their long-term health.

Health issues that were once predominantly associated with aging individuals are now occurring more frequently in young populations, a link researchers with the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at The John Hopkins University suggest is a byproduct of increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Such lifestyles have contributed to an obesity epidemic, and that could be leading to a greater risk of various health problems in young people, including young women. Though those conditions can be serious, the CCPHD notes they’re

largely preventable. Prevention begins with recognition of issues that are increasingly affecting young women.

High blood pressure

Johns Hopkins reports that high blood pressure affects 7 percent of women between the ages of 20 and 34. According to Cedars Sinai, a recent study from researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute found that women’s blood vessels age faster than men’s. Authors concluded that, given that difference, a 30-year-old woman with hypertension (high blood pressure) is probably more likely to develop cardiovascular problems than a male counterpart of the same age. Young women can speak with their physicians about ways to maintain a healthy blood pressure, which Johns Hopkins notes can reduce risk of stroke by nearly 50 percent.

Colon and rectal cancer

Researchers at Johns Hopkins

University School of Medicine recently discovered an increase in colon and rectal cancer among millennials. The reasons behind that increase are not yet known, but the risk is not insignificant. In fact, a 2018 report from the American Cancer Society published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that individuals born in 1990 had twice the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer compared to people born around 1950. Johns Hopkins urges young women to speak with their physicians if they see blood in their stool or if they notice changes in their bowel habits.

Stroke

Johns Hopkins notes that risk factors for stroke, a condition that most often affects people 65 and older, have doubled in millennial women in recent years. Those risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. A retrospective review published in the journal Stroke in 2022 found that women ages 35 and younger have a higher

incident rate of experiencing stroke compared to men of similar ages. Johns Hopkins notes that risk of stroke is also higher for women than men if women are pregnant or take birth control pills. Women can speak with their physicians regarding their risk for stroke and what they can do to address factors such as obesity and high blood pressure that can increase that risk. Health issues long associated with aging individuals are now affecting young women with greater frequency. Recognition of these issues and efforts to prevent them can help young women live long, healthy lives.

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The Roving Sportsman… Still Chasing Longbeards?

By Jon Pries

As I write this, the 2023 Spring Gobbler season is less than a week old, and, as usual, a variety of reports have been coming in –everything from “I haven’t seen or heard a gobbler yet,” to hunters who have been working gobblers every morning they have been out. One hunter reported calling in four longbeards in a group on opening day, and he and his son doubled on the group! What a great experience that was! Then, the same hunter went out on Wednesday of the first week and tagged his second long beard of the season! Now, he’ll be spending time working on his “Honey-do” list!

For the majority of spring turkey hunters who have been bitten by this spring-time addiction, there is good news in that we are still in the prime time of the season, and there are still a lot of good days ahead — through this coming Saturday, May 13th, the

legal hunting hours run from 1/2 hour before sunrise until noon, with hunters asked to be out of the woods by 1 p.m. On the bright side, there is no legal restriction or ethical reason that you cannot return to the woods or field (without your gun, of course) to do some scouting! In fact, it is the perfect opportunity to combine some afternoon or evening scouting with spending some quality time trout fishing one of your favorite mountain streams!

Keep in mind that if you spot a gobbler in a field setting and can watch where he enters the woods to go to roost, he will often re-enter the field at the same location the next morning. If you are able to slip in closer to his roost site to identify the actual roost tree, make a few mental notes – where might he fly down to in the morning, where would be one or two best spots for you to set up the next morning in the dark and what is your best travel route to reach those setup spots.

If you are still chasing longbeards after this coming Saturday, for the rest of the season (Monday, May 15 through Tuesday, May 30), you will be able to hunt all day, with legal shooting times from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Gobblers will be most active during the first few hours of daylight but then tend to loaf a bit later in the morning. The afternoon hours through the late evening, as they head to roost, will find them more active again. Thus, if your time afield is limited, focus your hunting in the earlier and later hours of the day.

The weather can be a factor, with windy days being the most difficult to call in a wise old bird. Windy conditions that reduce the ability of a bird to hear a predator and the constant movement of grasses and leaves in the wind keep turkeys on edge and very wary of their surroundings. Rainy days can provide some of the best opportunities since turkeys tend to prefer spending time in the open field areas in the rain, thus avoiding the noisy conditions produced by rain in forest settings. If you cannot set up and call to the

birds in a field, stay put and observe where they enter the woods to go to roost, then set up at the edge of the woods before daylight and intercept the gobbler as he returns the next morning.

Particularly as the season continues and if you are hunting public hunting areas, you should begin to limit your calling since hunting pressure will begin to make the gobblers more cautious as time goes on. Believe it or not, merely making the sound of a turkey scratching in the leaves can be a very effective technique. Rake a branch through the dry leaves three times; pause, then repeat this 4 or 5 times to simulate a bird looking for food.

One last tip – if you are using a decoy, place it at a 45-degree angle from you on the opposite side you think the gobbler will be coming from, and once the bird is in view, stop calling and let the decoy do its job of luring him within range.

Good luck, and please remember to “Always Positively Identify Your Target and That the Area is Clear Around and Beyond” before taking a shot!

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Outdoors with Ken Hunter… The Wacky Worm

So, what’s a wacky worm? Well, it’s a soft rubber or plastic worm made, for the most part, for bass fishing.

Artificial worms have been around for a long time, but fishermen are constantly coming up with new ways of rigging plastic worms and other soft plastics, and the wacky worm is a good example.

I had been using worm rigs for a long time utilizing the standard Texas rig with the cone sinker, and the Carolina rig with the sinker moved a short distance from the worm so it would ride a bit off the bottom. When I finally got a firsthand look at a wacky rig, I’ll admit that I wasn’t too impressed.

My first experience with the wacky

rig came about a number of years ago when I was filming a TV show for “Pennsylvania Outdoor Life,” and a friend from the TV station was fishing a wacky worm. I was fishing my usual Texas rig, but my fishing buddy was hooking up a lot more often, and it didn’t take me long to start working the wacky rig. Now don’t get me wrong, I haven’t stopped using the other methods for rigging soft plastic worms, but I have certainly added the wacky worm to my regular list of

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good idea to slide the right-sized rubber ring casket to the center of the worm and then run the hook through it and the worm. There are a number of companies that make worms just for wacky rigging; they are usually salt impregnated, so they sink slowly, and both ends tend to be blunt and rounded. Most of the time, no weight is needed, but on occasion, a split shot can be added a foot or so above the worm to sink faster in deeper water.

The best way to fish the wacky rig is probably with an open-faced

spinning outfit. I use six or eightpound test mono, but I’m starting to use a more braided line now since it’s much more sensitive and has less stretch when setting the hook. I think one of the big keys to success with the wacky worm is immediately after the cast, raise the rod tip up and keep a tight line even while the worm rig is slowly falling through the water column. The tight line allows for any hits to be quickly telegraphed back to the angler and, after a very slight pause, set the hook. I have picked up a number of basses even on the drop;

simply watch for a slight movement of the line in any direction, and you likely have a fish taking the rig.

I use the wacky rig for both largemouths and smallmouths, although I have also taken pickerel, pike, and even walleyes with this rig. It is productive in both rivers and lakes and if fishing in or around any kind of weeds or structure, simply use a hook with a weed guard. I prefer the Gamakatsu size 2 Octopus style hook in red or a Diaiichi in size 2/0 also in red, although I’m not sure the red hook is all that significant.

Wacky worms usually range in size from three inches to five or six inches, and they come in the usual variety of colors. Some of my best action has been with the silvery flecked worm, but browns, greens, blacks, blues, and purples have all produced for me. Recently I had my first bass outing of the year, and I caught and released over a half-dozen bass, with a couple nearing the 20-inch mark; my lure of choice was a four-inch green with sparkles wacky worm. You can bet that I haven’t lost any confidence in the wacky worm.

That old adage about April showers bringing May flowers got a bit carried away with itself as the last weekend of the previous month left us all a bit waterlogged. Hopefully, on the flower side of it, they will be in abundance to celebrate this weekend’s Mother’s Day activities.

From this little corner of the world, best wishes are sent out to all Moms out there. In reality, Moms should be celebrated every day for what each one means to all of us. A few years ago, I penned a Mother’s Day column saluting five Little League moms who took the time to serve as my Team Mothers spanning the twenty-some years I coached in Little League. Some of them reached out to me, and we relived great memories from the past. I still remember and thank each one of you for all you helped our teams accomplish.

With April’s last weekend a washout for outdoor activities, I gave my full attention to the remarkable achievements of my Pittsburgh Pirates. If you are a Pirates fan, when things are going well, you can’t help but wonder when the bubble will burst, and they will revert to being those ‘old Pirates’ once again. But, while it lasts, it must be enjoyed.

The Bucco’s 20-9 April record was the team’s best start since 1992 and seeing ‘Pittsburgh’ atop the National League standings was akin to a magnificent mirage. By the time this reaches print, the team’s recent six-game gauntlet against the best two teams in the American League (Tampa Bay and Toronto) could have been a rude awakening. But for all you long-suffering Pirates fans out there, enjoy it while it lasts.

While tuning in for a Pirates game, the sad announcement was made of the passing of long-time St. Louis Cardinals announcer Mike Shannon. Shannon was a good player with the Cardinals and went on to span a 50-year career behind the microphone calling Cardinal games. His broadcasting style had its own unique home-spun type panache that appealed to Cardinal fans but could be a bit annoying for fans of the other team. He was a ‘homer’ who rooted hard for his team and voiced his displeasure when something went wrong with the hometown team.

Among his many memorable calls was this classic: “Good pitching will beat good hitting, and vice-versa.”

Ever since I was a little kid, listening to

baseball games on the radio has been a favorite pastime. Even today, Jean enjoys listening to games on the car radio as we travel about. For many, baseball does not hold the romantic-type attraction it once did with the populous. But listening to the stories told by some of the greats who have called the games has provided memorable times.

Remembering Shannon’s quote led to pulling a recent baseball book gift off the shelve to thumb through its pages. Reading some of the quotes contained in the book brought smiles to my face on a dreary rainy day. Just for fun, a few of those are below.

Former Cardinal pitching great and announcer Dizzy Dean, known for his misuse of the language, was calling a Cardinal game. He noticed a commotion in the stands and reported to his listeners that “it has something to do with a fat lady.” A startled station executive pulled Dean away from the mic and told him the woman was the queen of the Netherlands. Dean, returning to the air, said, “I’ve just been informed that the fat lady is the queen of Holland.”

When talking about a rookie, Phillies announcer Richie Ashburn once told listeners, “The kid doesn’t chew tobacco, smoke, drink, curse, or chase broads. I don’t see how he can possibly make it.”

Brent Musburger talking about a 2000 game between the Cubs and Braves played in Tokyo: “It’s too bad ol’ Harry Carey himself didn’t get to sing ‘Take Me

Out to the Ball Game.’ Can you just hear the Japanese saying, ‘They have an announcer named what?’”

Hall of Fame great Rogers Hornsby once told a reporter, “I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.”

Former Phillies outfielder Garry Maddox, a bit annoyed when asked by a reporter to describe a grand-slam home run he had hit; “As I remember it, the bases were loaded.”

Pete Rose: “It doesn’t take much to get me up for baseball. Once the National Anthem plays, I get chills. I even know the words to it now.”

Former Williamsport Grays manager Frank Lucchesi at a press conference when he was named manager of the Texas Rangers; “I’m not making predictions, but I think there has only been one man more optimistic than I am. That was General Custer, who told his men, don’t take any prisoners.”

New York Yankees outfielder Paul O’Neill during an interview after being traded to the team from the Reds in 1993. “It’s cool. It’s a beautiful stadium, and the crowds are amazing. The fans, the fights, the beer throwing, the noise level. There’s so much excitement it makes me wonder what it would be like here if the team becomes a winner.”

Words of wisdom. Sports are great. Don’t take life so seriously. Smile, laugh, have fun, and tell Mom how much she has meant to you!

Legendary Canadian folk artist Gordon Lightfoot died last Monday. He was 84. I would say that he was one of my favs. Gordon and I were well acquainted. I listened to ALL of his songs. I saw my idol in three concerts. Lightfoot even came to Williamsport. Yes. The news hit me hard. The tributes and posts from my online chums have been brilliant. Regardless of age and status. Gordon Lightfoot touched so many. I shared a few pictures on some fan pages. The responses and feedback were amazing. He was special. Indeed.

If I had to pick one. Tough call, but I’d go with “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” This was my go-to karaoke song. I know her word for word. I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard those words. In the car or mowing the lawn. I even covered her at the Cell Block. Yes. Upland Road. We played every Tuesday — incredible tune. Sensational writing. If you haven’t heard it. You are lying. OK. A little background.

November can be a very turbulent month in the Great Lakes region. The warm waters can help storms intensify and produce life-threatening condi-

tions. Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the largest carriers, kids. She weighed 3,632 tons and measured 729 feet long and 75 feet wide. She was tabbed “The Pride of the American Flag” by many. The ship was a big deal.

Jamie Spencer

On November 9, 1975, the Fitzgerald departed Superior, Wisconsin. Within 24 hours, the ship was battling hurricane-force winds and 30-foot waves. The US Coast Guard asked ships to seek safe harbor as the storm strengthened. The last radio transmission from the Fitzgerald came from the captain, and he said that they were hanging in there. It was just a short time later that she vanished from radar only 17 miles from shore.

The wreck occurred just north of Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior. All 29 crew members were lost as the ship sank in 530 feet of water. Ceremonies are held for the family and friends of those who perished as a bell tolls 29 times for the 29 members. Of the more than 1,000 ships to go down in the Great Lakes, the Edmund Fitzgerald is still the largest. Fast forward.

Lightfoot heard the news immediately. He grabbed his guitar and started

writing. His lyrics were always splendid, but he hit a home run with this performance. With its haunting melody and vivid storytelling, the ballad endured as Lightfoot’s personal favorite. Having grown up in Ontario, he had a close attachment to the majesty and mystery of the Great Lakes, and his spirit rang true in “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” The reviews are still amazing.

The song was released in August of 1976, and it quickly rose to the top of the Canadian charts. Incredibly it reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was pure gold, and it was one of Lightfoot’s most well-known in his six decades of strumming. The words are STUPENDOUS. The lyrics continue to flow. What a brilliant song. Here are a few of my favorite excerpts.

When suppertime came, the old cook came on deck sayin’

“Fellas, it’s too rough to feed ya”

At seven PM, a main hatchway caved in, he said

“Fellas, it’s been good to know ya”

The captain wired in he had water comin’ in

And the good ship and crew was in peril

And later that night when lights went outta sight

Came the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Does anyone know where the love of GOD goes

When the waves turn the minutes to hours?

The searchers all say they’d have made Whitefish Bay

If they’d put fifteen more miles behind her

In a musty old hall in Detroit they prayed

In the maritime sailors’ cathedral

The church bell chimed ‘till it rang twenty-nine times

For each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald

That final prose was written almost 50 years ago today. And just this past Tuesday, the bell at the Mariner’s Church in Detroit rang out again. Only this time it rang 30 times to honor those perished sailors along with the artist who famously memorialized them. Dude. Goosebumps.

ALL OF THE WORDS to this song are just perfect. Many of Gordon’s songs leave me with the same feeling. Please don’t get me started on the “Canadian Railroad Trilogy.” That lesser known might even rival. So yes. It has been a rough week. No. I won’t drive 9 hours to witness his funeral. But many of my new friends will be there. And so will I- in spirit. RIP Gordon. Next week. We will talk about some local hoopsters. Cheers.

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YARD SALE MAY 12th & 13th, 7-?. 3580 Elimsport Road, Montgomery. 172852

SEVERAL YARD SALES May 18th-20th. Bottle Run Road, Williamsport. 3091--8am-5pm. Some: Dirt Bike Parts, Fox Racing Glass Case. Some: Rock Star Ice Lugs, Wood Power Equipment. Some: Ladies Clothes And Glass Stuff. 173278

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MOVING SALES

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VENDOR SALE: Saturday, May 20th 7:30am-2:30pm. Lycoming Presbyterian

For Immediate Hire

Transport Custom Designs, a custom enclosed trailer manufacturer located in Montoursville, Pa is looking for Steel & Aluminum Mig Welders to fulfill positions for the number of custom trailers we currently have on order.

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

GENERAL MERCH.

ENGRAVING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Includes A Vision Rotary Engraver With Computer Software. Thousands Of Dollars Of Supplies And Parts. Tubes, Plaques, Trophies, Brass, Hardware. Immediate Income, $4,500.00. 570-490-5940. 173269

2013 HONDA BIG RED Side x Side. Kawasaki 610 Side x Side. JD 4-16 Semi MT Plows. JD 3-16 Semi MT Plows. Fox 1 Row Chopper. 6 Ton Wagon Flatbed 14’. 570-9982333. 173104

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Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391. M11

5 PIECE PLUS, White Bedroom Furniture, $750.00. 45” Round Glass Table, $75.00. Portable Wet/ Dry Vacuum, $40.00. HP Printer, $40.00. 14” Computer Monitor, $30.00. School Desk Seat. Bike Carrier, 4 Drawer Chest. 570-3210766. 173117

Growing Faith Preschool is accepting applications for the Bible teacher position for the 2023-24 school year

Candidates must love Jesus and love kids! Work hours are 8:30am-12:30pm

Tuesday-Thursday

Call 570-322-3547 or email kerri@faithwesleyanchurch.com for more information

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SCHRADER WOOD STOVE.

2 Door, Cast And Steel, Burns 24” Logs. Mint Condition. $525.00 OBO. 570-745-7195. 173072

306 Clark St. • S. Williamsport, PA • 570-323-6662

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SAFE STEP. North America ’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11

METAL ROOFING & Siding

For Houses, Barns, Sheds etc, 36” Coverage, Painted $2.35 LF, Bare $1.45 to $1.70 LF, Rainbow $1.35 LF, Sold As Seconds Made in Ephrata, Pa 717-445-5222. M11

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

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RESIDENTS WISHING TO HAVE DUST OIL PLACED ON TOWNSHIP ROADS FOR DUST CONTROL MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE OR BY EMAILING franklints@windstream.net 100 FEET OF DUST OIL WILL BE PROVIDED FREE IN FRONT OF OCCUPIED HOMES.

ADDITIONAL DUST OIL WILL BE SUPPLIED AT $50.00 PER 100 FEET, PAID IN ADVANCE.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 2, 2023. MARKERS MUST BE CLEARLY PLACED WHERE OIL IS TO BE APPLIED. Placement of dust oil will be at the discretion of the Supervisors. Supervisors will not be responsible for accidents or damage.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

61 SCHOOL LANE, LAIRDSVILLE, PA 17742

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.

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WANTED: PRINCESS HOUSE Items Or Dishes, Especially Colored Fantasia. 570-538-1406.

SEAMSTRESS CLEAN FILL

CLEAN FILL NEEDED. Convenient Williamsport location on Grandview Road. Easy access. For information contact Jim at 570-3372681. 173094

SEAMSTRESS EMPLOYMENT

THE JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY seeks a customer-oriented, positive, and computer-savvy Public Service Assistant. Parttime, 20 hours per week. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and multi-task. Public Service Assistants assist library patrons, answer telephones and direct calls, and promote the use of the library through friendly, efficient,

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If you are interested, please send the following: resume, athletic department coaching application, and Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances to Serena Henry, Athletic Director, Jersey Shore Area High School, 701 Cemetery Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. Application packets will be accepted until positions are lled. If you have any questions, please call 570-398-2980 or email shenry@jsasd.org.

JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and effective interactions. Must be able to work day, evening and weekend hours. Must also be willing to train and certify as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent. This is an entry-level Public Service Assistant I position with a starting wage of $13.00 per hour. Find the application form and job description online at www.jvbrown.edu.

Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2023. To apply, submit an application form and cover letter to Karen Confer at kconfer@jvbrown. edu. JVBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 172885

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (ECLC) a faith-based childcare facility located in the First Southern Baptist Church at 89 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant PreK Teacher. Applicants must be at least 18 years or older and have a minimum of two years documented experience working with young children. Resumes can be sent to eclcfsbc@gmail.com or call Melissa Hamm at 570-323-2025 for more information. The ECLC is an EOE.

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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 570323-1983. 173284

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BUSINESS SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-360-9668. 172696

HANDYMAN Fast Service, Nice

Work. Call Me And Save. Mike 570-506-4669. 172104

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RICHART’S FURNITURE

REFINISHING AND REPAIR

We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 172515

YARD WORK, CLEANUP. Brush Removal, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. Also, CleanOuts. Fully Insured. 570-439-1934.

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GUTTER CLEAN-OUTS, Heavy Yard Work, Home And Garage Clean-Outs. Chris 267-3553401. 172372

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Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate

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LAWNCARE

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RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Mowing And Mulching. Low Voltage Lighting. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570772-1588. 171020

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CALL ME FOR YOUR LAWNCARE NEEDS. Fully Insured. 570-322-8787, 570-560-8471 . 173063

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NEED IRS RELIEF $10K$125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness Call 1-877-705-1472 Monday through Friday 7AM-5PM PST. M11

HEALTH

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

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FINANCIAL

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Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616.

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Industrial Machine Operators, Electricians, Millwrights & Machinist

Physical requirements include but are not limited to: lift and maneuver up to 75lbs, stand, walk, bend for long periods up to full shifts.

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Part-Time Security Guards $13.25 per hour (under

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Wirerope Works Inc. is committed to hire and retain a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class are required to safely operate drawing, furnace, planetary, and tubular equipment to produce quality rope and strand products.

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

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REAL ESTATE

LOTS FOR SALE

LAST LOT IN Mountain View Estates. Asking $90,000.00. 570447-1715. 172896

CEMETERY LOTS

PRIME 4 GRAVE LOTS With 2 Vaults In West Highland Area Of Twin Hills Memorial Park (Muncy, PA). Approximate Value $7,200.00, Will Sell For $6,000.00, 570-3237538. Leave Message. 172684

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570337-4994. 172877

VEHICLES

FIFTH WHEEL

2015 JAYCO EAGLE 30.5 Ft. 5th Wheel. 3 Large Automatic Slides, 2 Large Automatic Awnings, Automatic Leveling. Must See. Mint Condition. Winterized For Year Round Camping. Call 272-209-8115. 172322

RVs

4 WINDS MONTICETO 2011. 4 Slides, Diesel Pusher, Runs Great. Call For Appointment 231-577-8529. 172711

SUV

2020 CADILLAC XT5 Red SUV, Sunroof, 7,886 Miles. Very Good Condition. $60,000. Serious Buyers Only Call 570-547-6554. 172895

MOTORCYCLE

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON

HERITAGE. 7,500 Miles. Crimson Brandy Wine Color. Loaded With Extras. Fuel Injected. $12,900.00. 570-323-0309. 172879

ATVs

2006 SUZUKI 750 King Quad, $2,750.00 OBO. 570-932-0424 For More Info. 173120

BOATS

1995 SEA NYMPH All Set Up To Fish. Excellent Condition, $3800. 570 772-3401. 173271

SAILBOAT

SAILBOAT JY-15, Composite Hull, All Rigging And Sails, Noreaster Trailer, Excellent Condition. $850.00. Call 570-327-1913. 172847

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