JUNE DAVIS ONLINE AUCTION

from Webb Weekly June 21, 2023

by Webb Weekly

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Online Estate Auction

Auction Ends: Sunday, October 9th at 7 PM

Preview: By Appointment Only with Scott Younkin, 570-323-9011

Auction Ends: Sunday, July 2, 2023 with so closing starting at 7:00 PM

Removal: Thursday, October 13th from 1 to 6 PM

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Auction Ends: Sunday, October 9th at 7 PM

1361 Adele Road, Montoursville, (Lycoming Co.), PA 17754 Bring any necessary tools and equipment for removal.

Removal: Thursday, October 13th from 1 to 6 PM

1434 Locust St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740

1361 Adele Road, Montoursville, (Lycoming Co.), PA 17754 Bring any necessary tools and equipment for removal.

Bring any necessary tools and equipment for removal.

PETER MAX • THOMAS KINKADE ARTWORK • OAK FURNITURE • DEPT. 56 HANDICAP SCOOTERS • ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • APPLIANCES

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Please direct all questions to Scott Younkin

570-323-9011 for information

Please direct all questions to Scott Younkin 570-323-9011 for information

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Scott Younkin & ASSOCIATES in an especially competitive state and district and achieving a high national ranking, many people have asked me what is next for my son and if there are any more competitions in the near future.

My process and inspiration for writing articles for my column each week typically begin with an idea that I had gotten from a conversation, an advertisement I saw, or an article that I read that I found interesting. I will then research the topic and boil the idea down to a manageable 600-900 words. This week, however, I had a different idea. I thought I would give you all a first-hand account of some unique experiences and opportunities my family and I have recently encountered (and I have wellexceeded my 900-word space).

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Phone: 570-323-9011

Scott Younkin & ASSOCIATES

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Scott Younkin – Auctioneer

Phone: 570-323-9011

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You might have read the recent Webb Weekly feature about some local track athletes that did especially well at the PIAA State Track Meet in Shippensburg. More specifically, you may have read about my son, Peter, who won the javelin state championship with a throw of 214’3”. At that time, that throw moved him into 2nd place in the rankings for top throws for boys’ high school track in the country. Since winning the state championship

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High school track is unlike some other sports that may have formal competitions beyond the state level. For most track athletes, if they are fortunate, competing at the state level is the highlight of their season and career. There are, however, multiple “national” level meets, mostly held in June, that are sponsored by major athletic shoe companies such as Nike, Adidas, and New Balance, or meets such as the Junior Olympics. These meets will also draw the best athletes from around the country for bragging rights and a chance to compete against the best of the best.

Somewhat of a last-minute decision, Peter has decided to compete at the New Balance Nationals held in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania facilities June 15-18. So, by the time you read this installment, the meet will have taken place, and I will, hopefully, have some good news about how Peter faired in the competition.

A little bit about the meet. This weekend, the New Balance Nationals will host approximately 8,000 of the best high school athletes from around the country. Though this meet is independent of the scholastic track system, athletes still need to meet high standards to be able to compete. Javelin, specifically, has a minimum qualifying of 168’ for the Championship division. Though this doesn’t sound like much with the numbers that have been recently listed by state competitors, I would like to put this into perspective. 168’ would win most Division 2 and Division 3 dual collegiate meets anywhere in the United States. So, to see these local high school athletes from Wyoming (PA), Danville, Southern Columbia, Jersey Shore, and other nearby towns throwing well into the 200s just shows you how crazy good our local talent really is.

The events are spread out over four days, with the javelin taking place on Sunday. The day will begin with a check-in time beginning at 7:30 a.m., and the event will start at 9:00 a.m. Currently, there are 62 javelin throwers registered. This includes almost all of the top throwers from Pennsylvania and some of the best out-of-state throwers — a sort of who’s who in the throwing world.

The throwers will be seeded, with the top throws receiving the highest seed placement. They will then be divided into groups called flights that usually consist of 8 to 12 throwers. The lowerranked flights will go first and take all three of their throws. Each flight will work through all three of their attempts until the top-ranked flight goes. The reason for the flight system is so there isn’t an excessive time between attempts by a single athlete so as to prevent the athlete from getting “cold” and/or injured. When the top-ranked flight completes their throws, the top throw by each athlete is ranked, and a finals group of usually nine athletes is organized. Athletes competing in the finals are once again seeded (ranked) and get three additional throws. The top throw of the meet wins. Our preparation

The javelin is a complex event that is far more than just throwing a pointy stick. It requires strength, speed, power, timing, and a very high degree of technical skill. Because of the complexity of the event, javelin throwers typically don’t peak until they

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