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As I fell asleep the night before my press deadline, I was thinking about how to begin my article. Should I find a positive, common-sense approach, or should I just go with the biting — sorry if you don’t like it; that’s the way it works. Fortunately for me, Mother Nature and my 4-legged feline daughter Leia provided the answers.

See, Leia goes in and out the doggie door just like my canine companions, Buck and Finn. This time of year, one of the things you have to guard against is them bringing ticks in. They are protected against the pesky parasite, but they often ride them in like a horse and then end up on the human that loves them up. This past week, after coming back into the house, Leia fell asleep across my chest as I watched the Phillies game. As I awoke early the next morning and hit the shower, a tick was attached right in that very spot. This has happened before, and I advise everybody, even if you haven’t been out hiking or taking your 4-legged friend

for a walk, daily tick checks are a must in our neck of the woods. And it doesn’t matter if you live right in the heart of town or in the most remote setting.

The possible effects of the bite and attachment of that very small insect on the human body have been well documented. I have had several folks tell me about the effects of Lyme disease and how it’s changed their life in ways they could have never imagined. Please do your daily tick checks.

I know you’re wondering where I’m going with this. So, to be blunt, we have way too many ticks in Washington. It only takes one term of attachment to create problems. Our Nation has the problems we do because of too many elected individuals who have attached themselves for a lifetime. They have lived at the trough of the American taxpayer and continue to suck the very life and liberty out of our Nation. We have a sitting president who has been elected for over 40 years and whose beliefs and policies have swung what-

ever way the wind blows to keep him elected. Our current vice president completely undressed him over many of these issues in debate as she was seeking to become the presidential nominee. Obviously, this fell upon deaf ears as the voters of the democratic party knew she was not electable.

This problem also runs deep throughout Congress. Let me be clear: this is a bipartisan problem, and when Mitt Romney becomes the voice of reason not only for the Republican party but for all in Congress, that’s saying something. This is exactly what happened last week in reference to the age of many elected. Incidentally, Editor Steph brought this to my attention.

I must add here I never thought Mitt Romney was any voice of reason, and is definitely part of the problem. However, he is the only one I’ve heard stand up and call out his fellow elected. Our Nation does not need an 80-yearold president from either party; we need better candidates to choose from, not tainted by a lifetime in politics. We need new candidates with fresh ideas

running on both sides of the ticket for every office, including dog catcher. Case in point, look at where the everyday hardworking, tax-paying American is currently at economically. They are suffering from an overabundance of tick bites.

As far as the budget impasse in Washington, it’s just another example of our elected putting party over the American people. The biggest injustice in all of this is that those who provide our very freedom and protect us from those who threaten our well-being are the first to be affected by this.

The solution to this problem is a simple one I wrote last August in regard to our state. When we are reaching a potential impasse, those elected, their entire staff, and anybody who works in any way for them do not get paid a month prior to the budget deadline. Let them look everybody in the eye that’s going unpaid, especially the people that really need their paychecks. I’m talking all the way down to the person who puts the toilet paper on the roll for them. That would put a whole new pressure on those sitting fat and happy at the top of the Washington food chain. I better stop there.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Month: More Than Awareness

The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is More Than Awareness. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national conversation. But we know that to help those facing breast cancer, awareness alone isn’t enough. This October, get involved. Get screened. Make a donation. Take action. Make this BCAM about more than awareness.”

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

In 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Chances are, you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer.

It is estimated that in 2023, approximately 30% of all new female cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.

65% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for

which the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.

Black women are most likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group. Experts believe that it’s partially because about 1 in 5 Black women is diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, more than any other racial or ethnic group.

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Mammogram

Many women encounter barriers when trying to schedule a mammogram. Often, things like concerns with cost or not knowing who to call can be discouraging when setting up an appointment. This article provides the essential information you need so that you do not miss out on this important exam.

What You Need to Know

About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations.

This year, an estimated 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.

These statistics are why it is so important to have access to screenings and to make sure you are getting screened per you doctors’ recommendations.

Here is some information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) about how to go about scheduling and getting a mammogram: Overcoming Barriers to Scheduling Your

Before being able to schedule a mammogram, you might need a referral from a doctor if you are under the age of 40, have already received your annual screening mammogram for the year, have an abnormal breast symptom, or have had breast cancer in the past. If you are 40 years or older and simply seeking a screening mammogram without any of the exceptions mentioned, it’s unlikely you will be asked for a doctor’s referral.

What Type of Mammogram to Schedule

Screening mammogram: If you don’t have any symptoms or pain, and just need your yearly mammogram.

Diagnostic mammogram: If you have continuous and persistent pain, redness, a lump, discharge, or other concerns that need to be evaluated. Diagnostic mammograms are also done after irregular findings in a routine screening mammogram. Why is it Important to Know the Difference?

Screening and diagnostic mammograms differ in cost and in specialty. If you are paying for your service out of pocket or if

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your health insurance does not cover your diagnostic mammogram, you’ll want to know ahead of time to be prepared.

While mammograms are an important part of early detection, your earliest defense may be yourself. I think that we can all agree that no one knows our bodies better than we do. This means we are often the first to notice when something isn’t right or the same that it was before — this is where self-exams come in and why they are so critical in the early detection of breast cancer. Now before I go further, here’s your warning; I’m going to be talking about boobies. Specifically, how to do self-breast exams. If, for some reason, that makes you uncomfortable, well it’s a little strange, but no one is forcing you to keep reading. Because we all know that the first line of defense against breast cancer is early detection. And self-exams are the first line in that first line of defense.

Before we get to the details on doing the self-exam, let’s go over a few things. First, ladies, we should be performing self-exams monthly. So, pick a day and stick to it. Whether it’s the first or last day of the month, or maybe your favorite number, or the day that coincides with your birthday; just try to stay consistent. It’s also important remember that self-examines should never replace regular screenings with your doctor.

On to the details!

What are the steps of a breast self-exam?

1. Visual inspection: With your shirt and bra removed, stand in front of a mirror. Put your arms down by your sides. Look for any changes in breast shape, breast swelling, dimpling in the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, raise your arms high overhead and look for the same things. Finally, put your hands on your hips and press firmly to make your chest muscles flex. Look for the same changes again. Be sure to look at both breasts.

2. Manual inspection while standing up: With your shirt and bra removed, use your right hand to examine your left breast, then vice versa. With the pads of your three middle fingers, press on every part of one breast. Use light pressure, then medium, then firm. Feel for any lumps, thick spots, or other changes. A circular pattern may help you make sure you hit every spot. Then, press the tissue under the arm. Be sure to check under the areola and then squeeze the nipple gently to check for discharge. Repeat the steps on the other side of your body.

3. Manual inspection while lying down: When you lie down, your breast tissue spreads more evenly. This is a good position to feel for changes, especially if your breasts are large. Lie down and put a pillow under your right shoulder. Place your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, apply the same technique as step 2, using the pads of your fingers to press all parts of the breast tissue and under

your arm. Finally, swap the pillow to the other side, and check the other breast and armpit. Be sure to check under the areola and then squeeze the nipple gently to check for discharge.

When should I call my doctor about something I find in my breast self-exam?

If you find a lump or any other worrisome changes, stay calm. Most self-exam findings are not signs of breast cancer. But you should still call your healthcare provider if you notice any:

– Change in the look, feel, or size of the breast.

– Change in the look or feel of the nipple.

– Dimpling or puckering of the skin.

– Lump, hard knot, or thick spot in the breast tissue.

– Nipple discharge.

– Nipple or other area pulling inward.

– Pain in one spot that won’t go away.

– Rash on the nipple.

– Swelling of one or both breasts.

– Warmth, redness, or dark spots on the skin.

There you have it. Once again, a self-exam should never replace your regular screenings with your doctor. If you have a 4 or higher at the front of your age, remember that you should be getting yearly mammograms or whatever your PCP recommends.

I also want to note that UPMC is offering $55 Mammograms this month, on several dates, and at several locations.

$55 Mammograms

UPMC is offering $55 mammograms

for those with no or limited insurance coverage in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Appointments are limited, and it is necessary to call the phone number of the location that is most convenient to you. Be sure to mention $55 mammograms when scheduling your appointment. Mammograms must be paid by cash or check.

The mammograms will occur at the following locations and times:

• UPMC Muncy, 215 E. Water St. Saturday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 21 8 a.m. to noon. 570-321-2545.

• UPMC Wellsboro, 32 Central Ave., Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570723-0160.

• UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus, Breast Health Center, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, Saturday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 a.m. to noon. 570-326-8200.

For more information about screenings and Breast Health services at UPMC in North Central Pa., go to UPMC.com/ BreastNCPA.

Unfortunately, simply being a woman and aging are the two biggest risk factors for breast cancer. Can’t do much to change that, but you can change other risk factors, such as not smoking, not drinking excessively, and exercising regularly. So, let’s all do our best to mitigate the factors we can control, make sure that we are all do our self-examines, and follow our doctors’ recommendations regarding mammograms and screenings.

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County Hall Corner: Lycoming County Commissioner Democratic Candidates

By Larry Stout

There is a lot of commotion about changing the date of the Pennsylvania Primary next Spring, but we should not have eyes on 2024 until we get through the election of 2023. Director of Voter Services Forrest Lehman really hates the term “off-year election” because every election is important in its own right and should not be minimized. This is certainly true this year, as there are three openings for the office of Lycoming County Commissioner. Two of the incumbents, Tony Mussare and Rick Mirabito, are both stepping down, leaving only one running for office again, Scott Metzger.

Given the voting patterns of the county, it is a very, very safe bet that there will be two Republicans who will be elected and one Democrat. Looking at the Democratic Party’s candidates are two unique individuals. What they have in common is that both are novices to public office. But that is where the similarities end.

Mark Mussina is a well-known and popular fellow in our area. Born and raised in Montoursville, a standout athlete in high school like his famous brother who preceded him, Mark went to Susquehanna University, where he graduated with a degree in mathe-

matics. From there, he had a cornucopia of professions that involved business, real estate, and even the arts.

He is definitely a businessman and has done very well in a wide variety of areas, but what flames his fire was working with young people. Over the years, he has been an active sports coach for young people. Mussina was extremely animated when he was discussing his coaching experiences, and not just about the win/loss records. Instead, he emphasized his opportunities to be able to impart life values to young people. Mussina felt if these young proteges would take something away from their sports experience that would make them a better person, they were winners.

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Kenneth R. Lovette, 79, of Lock Haven

Gary L. Best, 79, of Jersey Shore

Grace A. (Hensler) Kinley, 98, of Williamsport

Linda A. Johnson, 74, of Williamsport

George W. “Wayne” Weigle, 76, of Williamsport

Harriet Z. Heisey, 96, of Jersey Shore

A. Elizabeth Briggs, 95

Frances L. (Hulings) Burrows, 97, of South Williamsport

Robert L. Compton, 95, of Loyalsock Township

Dakota Gee, 27, of Hughesville

Michael J.F. Gehron, 69, of New Bern, NC

Donald R. Fawber, 84, of Williamsport

Margaret A. (Peggy) Allen, 65, of Loyalsock Twp.

Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael, 76, of Williamsport

Sandra H. “Sandy” Long, 75, of Milton

Lisa R. Smith, 62, of Wilkes-Barre

William B. Garret, Jr., 58, of Castanea

Joyce E. Warner, 77, of Muncy

Gael H. Rothfuss, 78, of Muncy

Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael, 76, of Williamsport

William B. Garret, Jr., 58, of Castanea

Carol Louise Kaler, 94

Doris A. Morrison, 71, of Williamsport

Michael T. “Mike” Banzhaf, 65, of Williamsport

Join us to play Gift Card Bingo!

Free bingo will be held at each of our Centers for Healthy Aging during October/November. We will be awarding prizes of $5 gift cards to local grocery stores. Make it a fun day - bring a friend, join us for lunch, and stay for bingo!

October 5 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Jersey Shore Center | 570-601-9591

641 Cemetery Street, Jersey Shore (Tiadaghton Gardens)

October 12 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Clinton County Community Center | 570-858-5822

124 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven

October 17 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mill Hall Center | 570-726-6378

9 Peale Avenue, Mill Hall (Mill Hall Fire Hall)

October 19 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

RiverWalk Center | 570-601-9592

423 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport

Office of Aging

October 20 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lincoln Center | 570-601-9573

2138 Lincoln Street, Williamsport (STEP, Inc.)

October 26 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Loyalsock Center | 570-601-9590

1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport

November 3 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Renovo Center | 570-923-2525

415 Fourth Street, South Renovo (South Renovo Fire Hall)

November 9 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Meck Center | 570-601-9593

50 Fitness Ln. Ste. 2, Muncy (East Lycoming YMCA)

Space is limited and reservations are required. Participants can play gift card bingo only once during October/ November. Must be at least 60 years of age to play and registered (or able to be registered) with STEP Office of Aging.

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This is definitely one area that he shares with outgoing commissioner Rick Mirabito. Mirabito commented many, many times in commissioner meetings about the importance of early childhood learning and engaging them continually as they grew. As a fellow member of the Lycoming County Library Board with Rick, I have greatly appreciated his sincere and wholehearted work on that Board, and should Mussina win the position, it would seem he would be tailor-made for that Board.

Given all his success in life, I asked him directly why he is running for this office. Mussina was drawn to politics, and the office of Lycoming County Commissioner in particular, because he felt that there was too much animosity and anger in the present political climate, even in our local area. He believes that the best approach to tackling difficult issues is to first listen to both sides. It is also important to have open channels, in fact, many channels, and be committed to working together with one ambition to make Lycoming County better. Mussina is a problem solver and an effective mediator. Yet, at the same time, he has convictions of his own, particularly in social areas of equality for all, which he strongly supports.

The other candidate on the Democratic ballot is Denitra Moffett, a Mississippi native who is a recent resident of Lycoming County, living with her husband and two sons in Loyalsock Township. She served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and became a logistics specialist. Her responsibilities cov-

ered a large swath, involving executing the movement of soldiers for Middle East deployment operations and fiscally responsible for budgets of $20 million. It was while serving in the military that she met her eventual husband, Capt. Andreas Moffett. Denitra is currently enrolled in a criminal justice program at Penn State University and is a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

As a mother of two boys, Denitra has fiercely advocated affordable childcare, early childhood education, and intervention programs for the youth. Since moving to Lycoming County, she has organized rallies, worked on several local and statewide campaigns, and has grown in identifying the challenges facing the county. If elected, her goals are to work with community leaders and city officials to expand grassroots youth programs and focus on bringing in a Boys and Girls Club under which these youth programs can fall.

Denitra Moffett has leadership capabilities, evidenced by her position as President of the Lycoming Women Democrats. She also has a unique resume with her military service, including serving as a Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) counselor and representative.

Two very different and unique candidates — to see and hear for yourself and the Republican candidates, check out the County Commissioner Forum on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle Grange Hall, Route 15 and East Blind Road, Montgomery.

Four Tips to Improve Cognitive Performance

Most of us would love to have an eidetic memory — more commonly known as a photographic memory — able to recall something with high precision even after just a brief glimpse. Or would like to execute a task with laser focus from beginning to end. The truth is that I have always struggled with certain tasks, such as remembering people’s names or remembering what I’ve just read. However, I have learned a few tips and tricks over the years to improve my cognitive performance and ability to focus.

Make Sleep a Priority: As I have written many times and will continue to do so, sleep is not a passive activity, nor is it something that can be waived off as something for the lazy. It is essential to biological functions such as healing and the production of hormones. It is also critical in the creation of long and shortterm memories and the ability of the brain to focus. Some of us can recall pulling all-nighters in high school and college. In truth, mine were largely the result of procrastination, thinking that I could

cram an entire week’s worth of preparation into a single, intense night of studying. Though I tried this method of study more than once, it really never produced much success. Rather, I would have been better off getting a good night’s sleep so that I could have at least committed what little I had studied to memory. In addition, just like any piece of machinery that depends on a battery, functions poorly on a low charge, so does the human brain. Things slow down, judgment is impaired, and it takes longer to perform even the simplest task. Sleep matters, so aim for eight hours of quality sleep nightly.

Define the Task: Understanding what you are trying to accomplish sounds simplistic, but I have found that I accomplish much less and waste more time when I dive right into a task. I have found that clearly defining my goals has significantly improved my productivity. Each day, I take 5-10 minutes to outline what I want to accomplish throughout the day, sometimes adding to this outline or list as new tasks come to my attention. While I am

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not entirely “list” driven, it does help to clearly define what I need to work on. It is also very satisfying to cross items off my to-do list.

According to Chris Gooder, performance psychologist for Hintsa Performance, tasks can be divided between active and passive. Active tasks are more automatic and, therefore, require less conscious awareness because they are interactive. These might include things such as discussing a research topic with a professor or a work regulation with a supervisor. Conversely, passive tasks such as reading a book or listening to a podcast require a higher degree of concentration if you want to remember the content because there is no immediate feedback. When it comes to memory, it is, therefore, best to work on activities that require memorization and/or concentration when you are at your best and well-rested. See the previous paragraph on the benefits of sleep.

Customize Your Environment: Everyone is different when it comes to choosing the best work environment. For certain tasks, such as reading an article on a complex topic, I have found that I need complete silence. For others, such as writing this article, a little background noise actually helps. I have never, however, been able to listen to the TV or play music when I read or study. I find myself completely distracted. For others,

though, having something playing in the background makes all of the difference, and they function perfectly well.

I have also found that I do best in a somewhat organized — I use the term loosely — workspace. Over the course of the week, I tend to accumulate papers and work notes on my desk, which eventually become distracting or creates a low level of anxiety. I find if I keep my workspace clutter-free, I am better able to concentrate. This includes removing distractions such as the temptation to scroll through social media. So, put your phone away when you are not making a call.

Plan Breaks: Occasionally, I get so immersed in work that I forget to get up and move. Eventually, I start to make mistakes ranging from a simple typo to an error on an important document. When I get to this point, I like to take a break and completely disengage from whatever I was working on. The breaks do not need to be long, but they do need to happen regularly. In addition, where you take a break matters. Ideally, it should be somewhere other than your workspace and should give you time to think about things other than work or not think at all, for that matter. Try a few minutes of yoga in a quiet space or a short walk outside. If possible, sit in a green space such as a park or in your backyard if you work from home.

Great Music with the Liberty Classic Community Band Festival

The 12th Annual Liberty Classic Band Festival is coming to Williamsport’s Community Arts Center with a free concert on Sunday, October 8, at 1:30 p.m.

At the helm of this year’s musical extravaganza will once again be the legendary Air Force band director and internationally acclaimed musician Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, masterfully assisted by conductor, musician, and educator Dr. Carl Christian Wilhjelm, along with Air Force veteran and widely experienced band master and performer, Jari Villanueva.

These three venerable maestros combine more than 150 years of musical excellence, patriotism, and musical expertise.

Music to be featured includes Floyd Werle’s standard military arrangement of “The Star Spangled Banner,” the march “Liberty Prevails” by Tom Clark and arranged by Jari Villanueva, Hector Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture,” “The Wishing Well” by Rosanno Galante, “Symphonic Dances” from Fiddler on the Roof by Jerry Bock, “Caderna Italian March” by D’Arcangelo, “Autumn Leaves” arranged by Alfred Reed, “The Wind and the Lion” by Jerry Goldsmith, and the ever-powerful, ever-popular arrangement of “America the Beautiful” by Carmen Dragon of Hollywood Bowl Symphony fame.

The Liberty Classic Community Band Festival is hosted by Williamsport’s historic Repasz Band, a community force here since 1831. The Festival’s purpose is to provide

“outstanding musical experiences for dedicated musicians and to enrich the lives of those who share our love for performing the highest quality band literature. The Festival is designed to nurture and promote community appreciation for music, while providing quality music performances for and on behalf of the residents of the City of Williamsport and the surrounding communities.”

In past years it has drawn dozens of participants from such places as Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Florida, Texas, Missouri and Ontario, along with many Pennsylvania players, including veteran members of the Repasz Band.

The Festival is a three-day event from October 6-8 replete with rehearsals, social occasions, banquet and a grand public concert. Rehearsals and social occasions will take place at the Genetti Hotel & Suites throughout the event. The Oct. 8 performance is free and open to the public at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth St. Coordinating the event is area native and retired Williamsport Area School District music teacher, Mrs. Judith Shellenberger, who is coincidentally not only business manager of the Repasz Band itself, but is also the past President of the global Association of Concert Bands, “the international voice of community bands”. More information about the ACB is available on-line at acbands.org.

More information on the Repasz Band, including history and performance schedule, can be found at repaszband.org.

Williamsport Sun October 3, 1945

Pal Who Stuck Through Hazards of Aerial Warfare Now Adopted by Major’s Seven-Year-Old Daughter

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Awar-travelled English dog that bears the significant name of “Golden Vallamont” is a new member of the household of Maj. Herman Finkelstein of 500 Vallamont Drive, who has returned from the European war.

Major Finkelstein, wearing seven battle stars and a Presidential citation, is home on convalescent leave. At the end of 30 days, he will report to Walter Reed Hospital for a check-up.

The cocker spaniel — which accompanied the flight surgeons on missions to France and Germany — has been adopted by the major’s seven-year-old daughter, Sheila. It long ago acquired the typically American name, “Butch.”

“Butch” signals an unforgettable era in Major Finkelstein’s life. He became the doctor’s possession shortly after his arrival in England on foreign duty and was a faithful companion throughout the war.

Major Finkelstein was a flight surgeon in

the American Airborne Army. One of his most spectacular experiences was during the Holland invasion last Fall when the C-47 aircraft was attacked while attempting to land personnel and supplies among the paratroopers during the disastrous Arnhem campaign.

Off its course and propelled by one engine, the plane floundered in the air for five hours before it was landed safely in England.

Finkelstein’s primary role in the seven invasions he participated in the air evacuation of the wounded.

Three months ago, he arrived in the States on a hospital plane. He returned to Paris and made the final journey home by boat.

“Butch” was the only dog on the boat— and was only there by the sweat of the Major’s brow. It took yards of red tape to get him aboard and more to get him off the boat and out of quarantine.

But the enthusiastic reception given him by Sheila was worth all of that. Butch is happy here.

Centers for Healthy Aging

Let’s do Lunch!

If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!

We offer a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!

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Clinton County Community Center

124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822

Jersey Shore Center 641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591

Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573

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Loyalsock Center 1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590

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Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593

Mill Hall Center 9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378

Renovo Area Center 415 Fourth Street South Renovo 570-923-2525

RiverWalk Center 423 East Central Avenue South Williamsport 570-601-9592

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MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

October 9

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

Lighter Fare

Ham, turkey, and Swiss on whole grain bread, broccoli salad, peaches, fresh banana

October 16

Asian chicken rice bowl with sesame chili sauce, broccoli and carrots, Asian rice, Mandarin oranges

Lighter Fare

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

October 10

Breaded chicken cordon bleu, creamy garlic shells, vegetable medley, fresh apple

Lighter Fare

Beef barley soup, chicken salad sandwich wrap, pepper slaw, fresh apple

October 17

Roasted turkey and gravy, biscuit, mixed vegetables, fresh orange

Lighter Fare

Chef salad wit ranch dressing, tropical fruit salad, three bean salad, sugar cookie

October 11

Creamy Parmesan pork loin, cheesy bread stick, green bean casserole, Mandarin oranges

Lighter Fare

Chicken Cobb salad with poppyseed dressing, carrot and raisin salad, pasta salad, fresh orange

October 18

Dirty rice casserole, creamy ginger carrots, broccoli, banana pudding

Lighter Fare

Chicken noodle soup, bacon, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bread, pepper slaw, sliced apples

October 12

Chili con carne, corn bread, four seasons veggie blend, fresh pear

Lighter Fare

Ham and Swiss on rye with spicy mustard, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges

October 19

Hamloaf with pineapple sauce, Rivera vegetable blend, sweet potatoes, oatmeal applesauce cake

Lighter Fare

Waldorf salad, croissant, pickled beet salad, gelatin with fruit

October 13

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

Lighter Fare

Chicken craisin salad, croissant, fresh romaine with Italian, chocolate pudding, fresh apple

October 20

Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara, Italian vegetable blend, romaine with French dressing

Lighter Fare

Chicken salad sandwich wrap, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges

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Veterans Wanted

What: WE WANT YOU! Any prior service Army Personnel that have ever been stationed at Ft. Myer, Virginia, we want you to know there is an Old Guard Association that has been organized since 1998. The purpose of The Old Guard Association (TOGA) is for prior servicemen & servicewomen to find old battle-buddies, re-acquaint & reminisce with them, & make new friends from all over the USA. The present members are those who have served from the 1950s to present. There are Army Retirees & Army Active-duty soldiers as members. There is an Annual TOGA Reunion in the Ft Myer, VA area. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery is visited by those attending the Reunion & members are bussed to and from the cemetery. A visit to Ft Myer is conducted and a Company Old Guard ceremony is performed in honor of the prior service soldiers. Each year different events are planned for TOGA’s Annual meeting. How: To obtain information on how to become a member of The Old Guard Association (TOGA), please email SSG N. Forsburg, forsburg.notary@verizon.net.

Speech Class

What: Enroll in a six-week speech class beginning October 4th. Cost $75. Contact: prbuehrer@aol.com or call 570-326-6801.

When: October 4th through November 8th, from 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Blvd. Williamsport.

Community Calendar

moderate hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Wednesday, October 4 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Grand Opening

What: Honeyella Grand Opening (Curated Thrift Store and MarketPlace).

When: Friday, October 6th, from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: 416 William St., Downtown Williamsport.

Book Review Luncheon

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review. Mary Beth Kibbe, retired high school teacher of English and literature, will review the book The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

When: Friday, October 6, 2023. Snacks and bottled water will be available or bring a bag lunch, if desired. The program is from 12:15 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. with Q&A until 1 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at (570)326-0536 or use the library’s online reservation calendar (http://calendar.jvbrown.edu). Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.

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

Dinner

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or stuffed chicken breasts dinner. Open to the public. Takeout or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, October 6, 2023, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

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

Tickled Pink

What: Tickled Pink band. Open to the public. No cover.

Reimagine Sustainability @ Ways Garden

What: Reimagine Sustainability community event. The Audubon Society will have information on birding and tree planting, Penn State Master Gardeners will provide educational information on edible and native plants, and the Penn College Horticulture Club will be there to help plant native plants. There will be a native plant give-away, drawings for books and other goodies, and refreshments while supplies last.

When: Saturday, Oct 7th, from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The plan is to hold the event rain or shine, though it will be postponed in the case of unsafe weather conditions.

Where: Way’s Garden, which is located at the corner of Maynard and West Fourth sts., Williamsport.

Translating Topo Maps

What: Learn how to read land features, determine distance, and access these helpful maps when preparing for your hiking or hunting trip. Materials provided. Basic knowledge of compasses helpful but not required. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Saturday, October 7 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

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

Fall Consignment Sale

What: Fall consignment sale. Selling guns and consignments.

When: Saturday, October 7th at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Jersey Shore Sale Barn, 1304 State Rout 44, Jersey Shore.

Intro to Kayaking

Sunset Paddle

What: Last one of the season! Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, October 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Friends of Muncy Library Book Sale

What: Book sale.

When: October 10th, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., October 28th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

CHURCH EVENTS

CHURCH EVENTS...

Good ‘n Plenty Supper

What: Good ‘n Plenty roast turkey supper. $12 suggested donation. Phone: 570-546-8030.

When: Wednesday, October 4th. Takeout 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., dine-in 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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

Trash & Treasure Sale

What: Trash and treasure sale. Handicapped accessible.

When: Friday, October 6th from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 7th, from 8:00 a.m.-noon.

Where: Faxon-Kenmar UMC, 1301 Clayton Ave., Williamsport.

Fall Fest

What: Family fall fest. Hayrides, games, bonfire, food and more. Come and invite friends.

When: Saturday, October 7th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: Christian Church at Cogan Station, 5904 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station.

EVENTS...

EVENTS

Discover Ricketts Hike

What: Hiking the Cherry Run Trail. This is a 5-mile

When: Friday, October 6, 2023, 8 p.m.

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

By Mary McDonald

What: Last one of the season! Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and up. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_ state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, October 7 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

German Style Dinner

What: German style dinner - BSA Troop & Pack 12 fundraiser.

When: Saturday, October 7th, from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St. Williamsport.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

What: Chicken and biscuit dinner. Tickets - Adults $6.50; children through 12 - $4.00; children under 4 –free. Tickets may be purchased at the door; Take outs are available.

When: Saturday, October 7th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: Oriole Methodist Church, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore.

Indoor Yard Sale

What: Indoor yard sale, craft vendors and collectibles. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods available.

When: October 7, 2023, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Third St. Church, 931 East Third St., Williamsport.

Church Service

What: Sunday Service: Have You Accepted Christ as

Savior?

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

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

Fishers of Men

What: Fishers of Men playing a gospel show.

When: Sunday, October 8th, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: St John’s Lutheran Church, Booneville.

Community Dinner

What: Free Community Dinner

When: Thursday, October 12, at 5:00 p.m., while supplies last.

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

Homemade Days

What: Fall homemade days. Chinese Auction, winners drawn at 2pm Saturday. Flea Market, Hand Crafted Items, Fall Decor, and more. We have fresh Home-Made baked goods, pies, and soups! For lunch Home-Made BBQ, hot/sweet sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, and more! Vendor/Yard Sale spaces available, contact 570-244-8041 for info on setting up.

When: Friday, October 13th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Sat-

urday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Kedron UMC, 14725 Rt. 220 Hwy. at the intersection of Rt. 220 and Edkin Hill Rd., 10 miles North of Hughesville and 3 miles South of Muncy Valley along Rt. 220.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

Don Hess

What: Follow the Drinking Gourd.

When: Friday, October 6th, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea, 901 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Classic Rock Revival

What: Classic Rock Revival, playing classic rock.

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

Where: Happy Acres Campground, Waterville.

Ballroom Dance

What: Montoursville Rotary benefit ballroom dance. $10.00 per person.

When: October 21, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Where: Divine Providence Auditorium, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport.

Line Dancing

What: Line Dancing $5, plus food & bar service.

When: Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company, 2311 Rt 54 Hwy, Montgomery.

Ballroom Dance Classes

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

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

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

ART EXHIBITS

ART EXHIBITS...

BEAL Artist

What: Abstract Artist, David Becker is BEAL’s featured artist at the Genetti.

When: Through October 31, 2023. Opening reception on First Friday, October 6 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: The Genetti, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

The Foliage & Hayrides

As the trees begin to change, it tells me some of my favorite weekends are quickly approaching. I always grew up with fall parties at my Pap and Gram Liddick’s house. (Floyd & Lois) I will share about these parties another week, but as I got older, got married, and had a home of my own, I knew I wanted to carry on these traditions.

When Chris and I first got married, we had Halloween parties for years. Everyone dressed up, and we had different categories of costumes in which you could win — the scariest, funniest, most original, and a few others. We did that for years until we changed it to a hayride party. My husband had our big garage built, and this is when we had the idea to start a hayride party. This will be our ninth year having it. Usually, between sixty to seventy people come, and we have a hayride before it gets dark. We then come back to hot soups and fall desserts with a warm, cozy campfire and hot cocoa bar.

Instead of a costume contest, we now have a soup cook-off. We typically have between eight to ten soups, and everyone can vote for their favorite soup. It makes it so fun! Two years ago, I even did a pie contest! I try to switch it up a bit each year, but the soups will always be a part of the famous McElroy

Annual Hayride Party! Each year, this kicks off fall for everyone, being the first Saturday of October each year. Everyone always looks forward to it, and we love having it for everyone. This is coming up in another week.

We had to push our hayride up to September 30 this year because, like our hayride, our annual fall cabin trip also falls on Columbus Day weekend. We have been going up to our cabin over that weekend for as long as I can remember. Some years, it’s warmer; some years, it’s cooler, and some years, it even snows up on the mountain. We never know what the weather can be, but let me tell you, you don’t see me complaining if my brother gets that cozy stove that sits in the middle of the cabin living room going. Everyone brings up winter hats, rocks their flannels, and just enjoys being all together.

The leaves are extraordinary! We take rides around our paths on four-wheelers and dirt bikes and even hop in the bed of trucks to drive up to the lookout. What a view that is during peak season in the fall.

Some of my best memories of the cabin are going out spotlighting for deer. You bundled up and never knew what you would see out there. I always grabbed a blow pop that Gram always made sure she had for us, and out to the truck I went.

Bear, coyote, lots of deer, skunks, raccoons, and a porcupine named Chuckie have been some of our sights over the years. Years ago, my cousin Tony Shumbat was with us spotlighting when we saw this porcupine. He gave him the name Chuckie. He would yell, “Chuckie Baby!” For years, when we spotlighted, we teased Tony, saying, “Tone, will we see Chuckie!?” Chuckie was never seen after that. My cousin Tony is a trip.

That’s another great part of the cabin. At night, when we all come in, we gather around the stove in the cabin living room, where there are many recliners and couches. But, there are so many of us; some of us sit on the floor with our backs against our spouses, listening to stories. Tony always has the best jokes, and if we can get him on a roll, most of us are in tears from laughing so hard by the end of the night.

These are bittersweet moments I have always cherished, and why going to the cabin as a whole family this time of year gets me so excited. There are so many of us, and we are all so busy that when we all get to gather for an entire weekend, it’s pretty special. These are the things during fall that make the season so special. What do you have to look forward to this fall season?

Steak Bites & Gnocchi

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef sirloin steak or beef tenderloin

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 pounds dried packaged gnocchi

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic crushed

• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions:

Dice steak into bite-sized pieces. Trim off any excess fat or sinew. Place steak bites into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag or a shallow bowl for marinating.

Add in lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, cover or seal, and refrigerate. Let marinate 1 to 8 hours.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, use tongs to add half of the steak to the skillet, leaving the marinating liquid behind. Some liquid is okay, but you don’t want to steam your steak. Cook, stirring occasionally, until steak bites are seared and browned. Remove from skillet, set aside, and cook the remaining half of the steak being sure not to crowd the meat. Return previously cooked steak to the skillet. Add butter and crushed garlic to the skillet with the steak. Let garlic toast 1 minute. Add in gnocchi and saute 3 to 5 minutes until gnocchi is lightly browned. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional).

ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20

Aries, a project you thought would be done quickly is taking more time than expected to be completed. Don’t fret over it too much, as things will work out in the end.

TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21

There are just a few obstacles that you need to get past before it is smooth sailing for a bit, Taurus. Use these roadblocks as learning opportunities as you go along.

GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21

Gemini, when someone approaches you saying they have a good deal for you, there are certain questions you should ask before moving ahead. It’s important to get all the facts.

CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22

Others might start asking questions about your whereabouts if you take too many days off from your job, Cancer. While you don’t necessarily have to explain yourself, it’s helpful if you do.

LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23

Leo, if someone already has made up their mind about something, it’s unlikely that you will be able to change their way of thinking in one day. Keep at it if it means that much to you.

VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22

Virgo, if you really ponder how you have been interacting with others, have you been completely honest? You might think you’re getting away with something, but others see

the truth.

LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23

Libra, money is a major driving force behind a lot of decisions, but it shouldn’t be the only one. You may be taking on too much if you are working yourself to the point of exhaustion.

SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22

Scorpio, you continue to roll with the punches, despite things not going your way just yet. Don’t worry, your break is out there. The timing is just off for now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21

Sagittarius, you might be the topic of conversation this week, as others are all figuring out what they can do to be in your good graces. Try not to play favorites in this instance.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20

No one knows which side of you they will get during an interaction, Capricorn. That can make business or family interactions challenging. Try to be more open.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18

Aquarius, you have been managing a lot of extra tasks and could be feeling the added stress from the work. Tune out for a few days to rest yourself and restore your mind to calm.

PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20

Pisces, you want to be everyone’s friend and go along with any plan that comes your way, but you might have to be a little bit more firm in your choices moving forward.

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Little Thieves and Hairy Cats: Weird Animal-Word Origins

By Joseph W. Smith III

One of the many favorites on my weird-word list is the now-archaic term camelopard.

Pronounced “kuh-MEL-uh-pard,” it blends “camel” and “leopard.” The word is a long-ago British attempt to name a then-newly-discovered beast shaped liked the former and colored like the latter. Go ahead — try a guess. (Answer provided later.)

In the meantime, after my previous two columns on etymology, here are some cool animal-related word origins, with more to follow next week:

Alligator – Originally, this descends from the Latin lacerta, which also gave us lizard. In the case of the larger swamp reptile, the Latin root went through Spanish before entering English and somehow acquired a G in place of the C: el largato. Say that fast, and you get — alligator.

Canary – This bird-word is related to “canine,” again in a rather oddball manner: When the Canary Islands

were discovered in ancient Roman times, they were reportedly overrun by wild dogs; so they got named using the Latin Canes, for dog. Greenbrown birds from those isles were later brought to Europe, where domesticated descendants bear the more-familiar yellow color — along with a name from their “dog-island” origin.

The Latin canes, by the way, also gave us kennel.

Caterpillar – Female readers may be especially familiar with the word depilatory, a type of cream that removes unwanted hair; its key base, “pil,” is Latin for hair. From this comes the carpet-related meaning of pile, and perhaps also pillage, meaning to make something totally bald or barren. But getting back to the animal-word: In a way that’s not quite clear, caterpillar literally means “hairy cat”!

Chameleon – The Greek base chamai means “on the ground.” With a softer “ch” as in the word “Channukah,” it’s related to humus (earth) and humble (low). In this rather charming way, chameleon means “ground-lion.”

And speaking of that majestic maned mammal: dandelion also comes from this. It’s a reference to how each tiny, separate, spear-shaped yellow petal resembles a lion’s tooth: “Dent de lion” (literally “tooth of the lion”) = dandelion. Strange but true!

Crocodile – Again from Greek: “krok” means a small rock, and “drilos” means worm. So crocodile = “pebble worm.” I, at first, assumed this was because of the stone-like protrusions on its hide, but apparently an early owner of these kept them lying about in his rock-garden. As for the worm part — that’s just weird.

Easel – Ass is one of those words that generally elicits an awkward giggle from youngsters, though for most of its existence it was not really indecent; after all, it does occur in Wind in the Willows, the King James Bible and the Christmas hymn “What Child Is This?” As such, it’s just another word for donkey, widely employed as a beast of burden. So yes, an easel — which also carries or holds things — is indeed related to this somewhat comical term.

Ferret – If you or any friends ever had one of these, you know its most

endearing (and annoying) feature is an intractable habit of swiping random items from all over the house and hiding them elsewhere — or “ferreting” them away — only to be found weeks, months or even years later.

Ferret is related to the word furtive, meaning sneaky or secretive. Then it has the common ending “-ette” stuck on — a “diminutive suffix,” also found in such words as kitchenette, cigarette and even cassette (“little case”).

Ferret literally means “little thief.”

For the record, much of my info here is indebted to Merriam-Webster’s New Book of Word Histories (1991) and the small but excellent New American Webster Handy College Dictionary (3rd ed.), which singles out particularly interesting word origins.

A camelopard, as you probably guessed, is another name for a giraffe; it’s now obsolete, but still fun.

And one final trivia note: Since we mentioned both of those large and dangerous lizard-like reptiles from swamps, perhaps we can settle once and for all the oft-queried difference between an alligator and a crocodile: One will see you later, and the other will see you after a while.

collection includes an impressive array of city directories — honestly, one of the most complete collections I’ve seen — as well as yearbooks, county information, church history, compiled family histories, and more.

We’re constantly working toward making items easier for our patrons to access both on-site and further afield. Some of our collection can be searched on our website from anywhere, including newspapers published before 1923 and Lycoming County photos. Others can only be used on-site, including books and digitized newspapers published after 1923. We’re currently working on moving the master card index of local history topics as well as microfilm out to the research balcony. What is your background?

I grew up in Centre County before moving away for college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and then graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After earning a BA in English and an MS in library science, I returned to central Pennsylvania to be close to loved ones. Prior to joining the team at the James V. Brown Library, I managed the Pennsylvania Room and Historical Museum Collection at Centre County Library & Historical Museum in Bellefonte for six and a half years. It’s a large, com-

plex collection of both library materials and museum objects. In my role at CCLHM, I focused on increasing the accessibility and discoverability of information; local history and genealogy research can be for everyone, and I want to help people feel empowered to learn and explore those fields. In addition to that role, I’ve served a variety of other libraries, including an Environmental Protection Agency research library and the American Philatelic Research Library, which serves stamp enthusiasts. I’ve also worked as an administrative assistant, a test prep instructor, and tutor, and in myriad other roles.

What do I think are the challenges with this collection?

The primary challenge that I’m hoping to address with the local history and genealogy collection at JVBL is making resources accessible to the public while also ensuring that they are available to the generations that come after us. Achieving that balance is critical to empowering our users to explore and conduct their own research. Overcoming the natural hurdle between access and preservation will require careful, methodical work, but I’m excited to do it, and I think that our community is going to enjoy getting to know these resources.

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The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“American Castle: One Hundred Years of Mar-a-Lago” by Mary C. Shanklin

c.2023, Diversion Books

$29.99

304 pages

If those walls could talk. If only the floors could say who walked across them, carrying towels, suitcases, or boxes. Would the doors say who slammed them, or why? Could the windows tell who peered from their glassy sides? If the walls of a building could talk – say, the ones in “American Castle” by Mary C. Shanklin – imagine the issues that could be put to rest.

In a way, it all began with the Spanish flu.

Had Blanche Hutton not caught it and died, her husband, investment banker “E.F.” wouldn’t have been widowed. Had she lived, Hutton wouldn’t have had a chance to be captivated by the lovely cereal heir-

ess, Marjorie Merriweather Post on Valentine’s Day evening, 1920.

Imagine it: two extremely wealthy, unmarried people at a soiree on a luxury houseboat near Palm Beach. He’d come to Florida to taste what an up-and-coming elite playground had to offer. She was there, says Shanklin, for a fun after-divorce romance. So one thing led to another, and the

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two were wed. They honeymooned in the Adirondacks, then settled into several luxury homes in several tony locales. The new Mrs. Hutton was particularly captivated, not by the “small” Palm Beach home her husband loved best, but by the one she had started constructing. Marjorie spent millions on the mansion she called Mar-a-Lago, Spanish for “sea to lake.”

Alas, after awhile, the Hutton marriage was doomed to fail. The settlement was generous to

Marjorie, who got her Mar-a-Lago, among other homes – but the bloom was off the rose and she all but abandoned her mansion, in favor of other interests. Determined that Mar-a-Lago be preserved, she tried to donate it to the U.S. government in the 1960s but while it was accepted in last-minute paperwork by one Presidential administration, it was unlisted by another. The mansion that cereal built went up for sale again and again and it sat, barely used, until a New York real estate mogul finally purchased it

in 1985...

Reading “American Castle” is like having a tabloid newspaper in front of you and a history book on the side. Or the other way around. Or both; straddling many important historical events, there’s enough inside here to satisfy the two genres equally.

Author Mary C. Shanklin writes of the scandalous behavior of the rich and famous of a century ago in a faux-offended way that pokes gentle fun and brings to mind Grandma and a lot of pearl-clutching. And yet,

the long tale of a big house is a serious one that oozes with real money, lavish privilege, government bureaucracy, and the aura of a white elephant. That Mar-a-Lago’s now and forever connected in a firm way to politics, accusations. and indictments is the part you gotta read, even if you think you know what Shanklin has to offer. You want the rest of the story, you got it here, so don’t miss it. If you love the history of privilege, politics, or current events, “American Castle” is a book you won’t stop talking about.

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UPMC Expert: The Different Types of Physical Rehab

Jacob Dgien, PT Rehabilitation, UPMC

Rehabilitation benefits patients and makes a huge impact on their everyday lives, no matter the reason they started with a rehabilitation program. Illness, serious injuries, and surgery are common reasons, and a rehabilitation program is designed to help you recover to your fullest potential. There are several types of rehabilitation that help fit the needs of any patient needing these services.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to get care for regaining mobility or functionality, and safely returning to their normal lives at home. There are numerous different types of outpatient rehab including but not limited to:

• Aquatic Therapy

• Concussion Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Pediatric Therapy

• Pelvic Health Therapy

• Return to Work or Sports Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Stroke Rehabilitation

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehabilitation patients are usually in a more serious condition and

are required to remain in the hospital until they meet certain clinical criteria. Doctors and nurses will meet with you to provide therapy services tailored to your specific needs on a daily basis. Your care team will share your goals, progress, and help to overcome any barriers that are keeping you from reaching these goals. Staying at the hospital gives these patients access to state-of-the-art equipment plus 24-hour care and support.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical medicine and rehabilitation focuses on advanced rehabilitation technology and the development of new treatments to help patients achieve mobility and maintain independence. Some of the conditions that are treated with physical medicine and rehabilitation include brain injuries, chronic pain, spasticity, spinal cord injuries, and stroke. Some procedures that are offered include:

– Botox Injections – Help regain movement.

– Acupuncture – Aids chronic pain.

– Electromyography (EMG) – Assesses the health of nerve cells and muscles.

– Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy –Improves circulation and corrects imbalances in the body.

– Other General Physiatry Practices

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Neuropsychology/Rehabilitation Psychology

Neuropsychology specialists provide individualized evaluations to diagnose memory, mood, behavior, and cognitive problems that are a result of a neurological condition. Brain function will be evaluated by focusing on several areas including personality, memory, emotions, cognitive ability, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Rehabilitation is a broad field with a focused goal – empowering participants in recovery toward active, healthy lifestyles. No matter which program you or a loved one are receiving care in, rehabilitation is a team sport. Physical and

occupation therapists, speech-language pathologists, physiatrists, rehabilitation nurses, and a patient’s loved ones all take part in the rehabilitation recovery process. Whether you take part in an outpatient, inpatient, physical medicine, or neuropsychology program, the team ensures you get a plan personalized to your specific needs, encouraging the best possible outcome.

Jacob Dgien is a physical therapist with UPMC Rehabilitation and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Jacob, call 570-321-2605. For more information, visit UPMC.com/RehabNCPA.

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The Roving Sportsman Early Archery Deer Season Tactics

By Jon Pries

It is that time of year that bow hunters have been daydreaming of and planning for all summer. Cool, crisp temperatures continue throughout the day, splashes of fall colors begin to appear in the hardwood forests, acorns are dropping, and soon, farmers will be harvesting field corn — all great indicators that the archery deer season is finally upon us! Most seasoned bow hunters have been monitoring their trail cameras for weeks in hopes of locating and patterning a buck they think worthy of spending time in a tree stand or ground blind, waiting for the chance to bring home a trophy worthy of taking to the taxidermist.

If you don’t have a property of your own to hunt, focus your attention on food sources. All game animals need cover, water, and food, with food being the most critical of the three. Deer may have their favorite bedding areas but often will bed down in the middle of a field through the night where they have a clear view of approaching predators. There are plenty of streams, ponds, or seeps in a deer’s home territory that provide water, so, again, it is food that is the most important need. With the cold winter months just around the corner, deer are actively seeking a va-

riety of food to put on that critical layer of fat that will help see them through the winter season.

The acorns of the white oak, red oak, and chestnut oaks are starting to drop, and while the white oak acorn is the preferred acorn for deer, all of them are a prime food source to add to their fat supply. For the last few years, many of our oak trees have been under attack from the gypsy moth caterpillars. As a result, when you do come across a location where there are productive oak trees, try to find some well-used deer trails and make a stand downwind from the trail.

The nut of the beech tree is another desirable food for deer, but the beech trees have been stressed for years by a beech bark disease, and the result is that they are not as productive as they were years ago. Nonetheless, when they do have a good crop year, a grove of beech trees is a great place to find deer.

Until the area farmers pick their field corn, standing fields of corn are an excellent place to set a nearby stand. It is usually pretty easy to identify deer trails from their bedding areas to the nearby corn fields. With the damage a number of deer can do to a standing field of corn, often farmers will welcome bow hunters to help reduce the deer population!

If you can find an old apple tree or sev-

eral trees, you are really in luck! Deer love apples, and they are dropping now. I’ve watched deer standing a safe distance away from an apple tree, just waiting to see or hear an apple drop and then come running in to eat it before another deer tries to! They love them, so they seek old apple trees or perhaps hunt on the outskirts of an apple orchard. There are some spots within some of our nearby State Game Lands where you will find old, abandoned apple trees.

Once you have zeroed in on a viable food source, locate the most well-used deer trail leading into it. Set up your stand along the trail some distance from the food source since deer will often stop short of the food and watch for a while

to ensure it is safe for them to continue down the path.

If your time is limited and you are unable to spend the entire day in the woods, concentrate your time in the early morning hours along a trail that leads from a feeding area to a bedding area. Late afternoon until dark is the preferred timeframe for many bow hunters hoping to intercept a deer traveling from their bedding area to the food source. But in all hunting, sometimes things happen when you least expect them to. There is always a chance that another hunter may just bump into a deer on his way into or out of the woods and send that deer in your direction.

Stay alert, be safe, and Good Luck!

Hunting Pennsylvania’s Black Bears

While recently reading a P ennsylvania Game News magazine, I came across some interesting information regarding black bear hunting in Pennsylvania. I have gotten a bear license for many years in our state, but the fact is I have never taken a bear in Pennsylvania. Even though I’ve seen a couple, I was unable to get off a shot.

I’ll admit that I have never taken part in a serious bear hunt in Pennsylvania involving a number of hunters and drivers since my bear hunting has mostly been hunting alone.

I am, however, not without some bear hunting success since several years ago, I hunted bears in Montana, and four days into the hunt, while slowly hiking down a steep mountain ravine, I shot a 200-pound cinnamon bear — a cinnamon bear is actually a black bear in a different color phase. I was alone when I got the bear.

Certainly, if you are hoping to nail a black bear, Pennsylvania is a pretty good choice to hunt them. There

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is hardly a shortage of bears here since we have an estimated 15,000 roaming about the state. Over the past year alone, I have had at least seven bear sightings, all within a short driving distance of my home in northern Montour County, and four of those were in my front driveway. Of the states in the northeastern part of the country, only two can boast of more bears: Maine, with around 30,000, and Virginia, with about 20,000.

So, what are your chances of success in our state? According to the statistics I read, only about two percent of our licensed hunters end up filling their bear tags. Most successful bear hunters in our state only ever harvested one bear, but 11 percent have taken five or more bears in their lifetime. Your chances of taking a pretty decent-sized bear are also pretty good here in Pennsylvania. I don’t have any figures from any other state, but here in Pennsylvania, hunters have taken seven black bears weighing 800 pounds or more, including one of 875 pounds.

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No doubt one of our state’s best bear hunting locations would be the northcentral part of the state, and for good reason.

Northcentral Pennsylvania offers a large extent of heavily forested land, and much of it is open to public hunting. Heavily forested mountain slopes with dense mountain laurels are good places to hunt, as well as dense swampy areas. There is also no shortage of hunting opportunities either.

The statewide archery season runs from Oct. 14-Nov. 4, and the statewide muzzleloader season also begins on Oct. 14 -21. Regular firearms statewide

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While your chances of success aren’t anywhere near a deer hunt, if you do bag a black bear, it’s bound to get its share of attention, and if it’s big enough, it will likely end up as a lifesize mount or at the least a bear rug that your wife has always wanted.

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In a scoreless PSAC soccer match between rivals Lock Haven and Bloomsburg, the Lady Huskies were on the attack. From the wing, a strong kick made its way toward a Bloom teammate streaking toward the goal. As a Lock Haven defender closed in, the kick-pass missed its intended target, striking the LHU player squarely in the head. The ball was deflected away from the goal, but the player dropped to the turf as if hit with a brick.

There was nothing malicious about the play, and medical attention was quick to reach the fallen player. A concussion was the diagnosis, an injury all too common in the sport of women’s soccer, which has the highest concussion rate among female sports.

were years ago when, after a few minutes on the sideline and a few whiffs of smelling salt, the player was sent right back into the game. Athletic trainers are present at most all athletic contests, and coaches of PIAA sports are required to pass a concussion recognition exam prior to each season.

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Formally, a concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affects a person’s brain function. It is usually caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking of the head and upper body. The effects are usually temporary, but they can include headaches, problems with concentration, memory, balance, and coordination. Most people usually recover fully after a concussion, but recovery time varies among those affected.

Blows to the head are treated with a lot more respect and caution than they

In the days that have followed, I’ve given a lot more thought to concussions, with one of the most obvious asking myself, why don’t soccer players wear some type of headgear protection? I know such devices are available on the market, but when was the last time a soccer player was seen wearing one?

While it is always a good idea to ‘use your head’ when in the classroom or on the job, doing so on the soccer field is an entirely different matter.

By definition, in soccer, a header is a technique used to control the ball using the head to pass, shoot, or clear the ball from a standing, jumping, or diving

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position. It is viewed as an important part of the game and is used by players in every match. The technique requires the player to brace their neck muscles and move their whole body in one swift motion to properly hit the ball with their head.

When the ball makes contact with the forehead, the player should snap their neck forward to direct the ball in the desired direction. On average, a player might head the ball 6 to 12 times during a match.

Veteran soccer coach Mark Lovecchio, currently the head coach of South Williamsport’s Lady Mounties, took time to discuss concussion injuries in his sport.

“High school players are more prone to these types of injuries because they don’t always have the right technique when trying to execute a header. There is such a wide variety of talent at the high school level, but technique does not always match the talent. College players have more experience and know how to use their bodies better to protect themselves.

“From my experience, I think more concussions come from player collisions than headers. But I have also seen more concussions resulting in players getting in the way of shots. Some shots are coming at a high rate of speed and hit players directly in the head. Other times, concussions have occurred when players hit the ground.”

Lovecchio cites today’s awareness as the biggest difference in the frequency of concussion injuries.

“It may seem like there are more

concussions now, but I don’t necessarily think that is the case. I think it is probably the same, except we are much more aware of it now. Years ago, we didn’t realize the severity of the injury and didn’t take the precautions we do today. We are just so much more aware and protective now, and we should be.”

Asked about soccer players wearing protective headgear, Lovecchio voiced support.

“Maybe a decade ago, protective gear that almost looked like a headband was being worn by a lot of players. I thought they were a great idea and would catch on. I have had goalies in the past wear various types of headgear, including one that wore a helmet-type protector. I don’t know the medical opinion on the subject, but I just think it is a decent idea.

“The game is not like it was forty years ago. The girls are stronger, faster, and more athletic. They are athletes and competitive, and they get after it.”

Statistics indicate football has the highest concussion rate, with 10.4 concussions occurring per 10,000 athletic exposures.

Women’s soccer is second with an occurrence rate of 8.19, followed by boy’s ice hockey, rugby, and basketball.

Over the past 50 years, girls participating in high school soccer have seen phenomenal growth. In 1971, only 700 girls were playing at the high school level. Today, that number surpasses 400,000, a staggering 56,200% increase. Numerically, concussions, although small, are a byproduct of a competitive sport.

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Ilove this time of year as North Central PA is now shining. Fall brings us so many vibrant colors. Change is in the air. It is an absolute shame that it gets dark at 6:45 p.m. This totally dampens my outdoor activities. Fishing remains my passion. It serves as my zen. I am still doing my best to get out whenever I can. Our addition is 97.25% completed. My father is back in LA. I am no longer coaching basketball. But there are simply not enough hours in the day. I need to make a few adjustments to my schedule to get in a few extra casts. Believe it or not, this is my favorite time to throw a line. Our landscapes are just splendid. The water is flowing. Pictures don’t do her justice. Oh, the many colors. I had the opportunity to sneak away. Actually, I had to mow the lawn and replace the screen doors first. We reside in Cogan Station, and my favorite stretch is only five minutes away. I am there quite a bit in the spring and summer. Sometimes, I stay out well past the setting sun. But now it is getting tougher. I am struggling to find the time. A few blue-winged olives are still hatching. There isn’t much activity on

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top, but I will occasionally spot some sipping trout. I prefer to throw dry flies, but I now need to switch. Nymphing or sub-surface with a fly rod is not my forte. But I am starting to get the hang of it. Nymphs are tiny aquatic insects that are still in their underwater stage. It is said that 90% of a trout’s diet consists of these little bugs. I truly believe that. These types of critters are effective on a year-round basis. Despite their small size, trout focus on them because of their abundance.

I am still a novice, but some might think that I am a pro. Well, I fish an awful lot, and yes, I am getting better. But there is still so much to learn. A few of my friends have this nymphing thing down. They totally understand their surroundings and routinely catch fish. Most use what we call a high stick or the Euro method. I tend to keep it simple. I prefer a basic setup. I use my 9-foot, 5-weight, 9-foot tapered leader and 12 inches of 5X. I must have hundreds of nymphs, but I usually stick with four lucky patterns. I am a big fan of the peeping caddis. Some folks will add another bug to the bend of the hook, but I

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normally use one. A split shot is added when needed. I will use a small weight a few inches above. I still use an indicator to help detect a strike. Again. I am still learning. I don’t have much feel.

The amount of weight will vary. A lot depends on the depth and speed. The key is to use enough weight to have your nymph bouncing off the bottom. Easier said than done. Patience is a virtue. You will occasionally get snagged. Remember that it is so important to get your presentation in the ZONE. Trout are now somewhat sluggish. They don’t need to work as hard. Your nymph should drift naturally. Drag free. These fish are not stupid, and they have figured it out. My placement of my indicator also depends. I try to use one and a half times the average depth.

Pay close attention to those elements. The water is cold and clear, and the fish will easily spook. Throw a few casts upstream as practice. Again. Patience is so important. Think slow. Watch that indicator and focus on the drift. Try to get that nymph bouncing on the bottom. When you see a slight twitch or pause, simply raise your rod. You will eventually be able to tell the difference between a strike and a snag. There is no need to set the hook like Jimmy Houston. It only requires a slight tug. They will take time to master. Don’t get too excited, and stay focused.

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Be ready for anything. Last week, I was doing some nymphing in the backyard. I stayed patient and found the right combination. I landed a few healthy rainbows. Nothing to brag about, but it was great to get out for some casts. I noticed a few that were rising. I saw that they were feeding on some tan October caddis. I switched immediately and had some success. These fish were full of color. I hooked into some gorgeous browns. I always carry some dry flies in my pack. You never know, kids. I love catching fish. Especially when you are all alone. You throw in these beautiful fall surroundings, and I am itching to go back for some more. Tight lines. Cheers.

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BALL MASON CANNING JARS. Small, Apartment Sized Refrigerator/Freezer. 570-323-2363.

177172

MAHONING OUTDOOR FURNACE 200,000 BTU, $3,000.00. Side By Side Refrigerator, In Good Condition, $200.00. 570-538-9055.

177116

GETTING CENTRAL AIR. Six, Like New, Clean Window ACs (8,000 BTUs) And 1 Portable AC, (LG, Frigidaire And Black And Decker). Buy 1 Or All 570368-2715. 177296

BRAND NEW, Still In Box, 43” Sansui LED Smart UHD TV, $100.00 Firm. Cash Only. 570-398-7153.

177125

LADYʼS GENUINE ENGAGEMENT RING And Wedding Band. 14K Gold Containing A 2 1/2 Carat Marquis, Centered Diamond With Appraisal Papers, $21,000 Value. Will Accept Reasonable Offer. 570-322-7281. 177123

TAKE A COUPLE And Drive Through Scenic Sugar Valley. We Are Open For The Season With A Huge Selection Of Pumpkins and Gourds. Over 30 Different Varieties From Miniatures To Giants. Also Swan Gourds With Eggs And snake Gourds Up To 4 Feet Long, Coiled Or Straight. Also Other Fall Specialties Including Mums And Corn Stalks. Only 5 Miles Off 1-80, 1484 West Valley Road, Loganton, PA. 17747. Monday Thru Saturday, Dawn Till Dusk. 177097

OLD STATE SHOES

1130 Old State Road, Turbotville, PA. 17772. 570649-9996. $5.00 Off On Rocky And Durango Shoes Through The Month Of October. 177084 BURNER BARRELS, Muncy Area $10.00. Call 570-546-6046. 177051

PURCHASED LIFT CHAIR Camo Recliner, No Longer Needed. $225.00 OBO. 570-435-2630. 177090

BROYHILL ATTIC HEIRLOOM Dresser With Mirror and Chest, Set For $875.00. Excellent Condition. 570-772-7727. 177075

400 SPORTSMAN 4 WHEELER With Plow, $3,000.00. John Deere Tractor And Plow, $100.00. 570-753-8416. 177052

SOLID OAK FUTON Good Condition. Call 570323-4240. 177053

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Excellent Condition. Other Details. Telephone 570-322-7289. 176920

TREADMILL $75.00

275 Gallon Oil Tank $35.00. 32” New Storm Door $45.00. 570-3681289. 176913

CARPENTRY/WOODWORKING TOOLS And Various Hardwood For Sale 570-971-6360 Or 570-4949907. 176649

2 STAGE SNOW BLOWER Murray 13/33”

FOR SALE: WIRELESS Pet Containment System. Everything Included, Flags, Collar, $150.00 OBO. 570220-2655. 176607

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-7611725. C11

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. For more information, call 1-888-684-1169. M11

SAFE STEP. North America ʼs #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.

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 717445-5222. M11

SAFE STEP. North Americaʼs #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-4171306. C11

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866783-0292. M11

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a

THE BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780. M11

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176. C11

BROASTER

BROASTER 1800 Gas

With Perfect Hold Case. Valued At $12,000, Asking $7,000 OBO. 570-5381984. 177302

FARM FEED

TRITICALE SEED FOR SALE, in 35 bushel totes, cleaned and ready to plant. Delivery available. $12.50 a bushel. 570-274-1149.

176681

LUMBER

ONE PREMIUM LUMBER 96 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2. 570-323-2363. 177162

FIREWOOD

3 CORDS OF SEASONED FIREWOOD Needs Split. 570-971-7447.

177121

FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Also Hauling Mulch And Stone. Call 570-220-5227. 176466

HARD WOOD, SLAB

WOOD, $10.00 Per Bundle. Bundle Weighs Approximately 2,500 LBS. Size 4ʼW x 4”H x 10”L. Call 570-547-0635. 174463

FOR SALE SEASONED

Firewood, $175.00/Cord, Picked Up At 2182 Quarry Road, Jersey Shore, 570-745-272. For Delivery Call 570-660-5379. Also Slab Wood Bundles, $20.00 Each 570-745-3216.

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Scope: To monitor the behavior of students while entering, exiting and eating lunch in the cafeteria. Monitor behavior of students while in the cafeteria and reinforce the School Wide Positive Behavior Program. Redirect and prompt students to follow expectations. If redirection does not work and a major issue occurs, contact the o ce for additional support. Wipe tables between lunches and a er the last lunch. Sweep or clean up oor between lunches as needed. For major spills contact custodian for cleanup.

Please submit an application, letter of interest, and resume (Act 34, 151 and 114 clearance will be required for employment but not necessary to submit with letter of interest)

All applications for the Lunch Monitor position must be submitted online at jsasd.org/Employment/Current Openings/Application Link

Please include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Brian Ulmer, Superintendent, 175 A&P Drive, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. Deadline for application is until the position is lled.

FIREARMS

TWO WINCHESTER MODEL 62A. Very Good Condition, $700.00 Each Or Both For $1,200.00. Lots Of Ammo. Remington XR100, Caliber 22-250 With 6x18 Leupold. Mint Condition, 50 Rounds Of Ammo $1,200.00. Phone Or Text 570-932-0424 For Pictures And Information. 177042

HEALTHCARE

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

DENTAL INSURANCE-Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258. C11

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

ATTENTION OXYGEN

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

anticipates the following position:

Full-Time

Second Shift Custodian

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

DONʼT LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246. M11

DENTAL INSURANCE

from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www. dental50plus.com/macnet #6258. M11

WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHANʼS ANTIQUITIES

381 Broad Street Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 177105

BUYING RECORDS!!!

Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45ʼs. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 176467

WANTED: CANNING JARS Regular Mouth, Quart And Pint. 432 East Winter Road, Loganton. 570-279-8229. 177304

WANTED: 16”

SQUARE, CONCRETE SLABS For Walkways.

570-725-3499 Ext: 0 . 177305

EMPLOYMENT

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (ECLC), a faithbased childcare facility located in the First Southern Baptist Church at 89 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport is hiring for a full time Assistant 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. 176952

anticipates the following position beginning second semester:

Secondary Physical Education Teacher

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

COMPANION/CAREGIVER WANTED for 62 yo woman diagnosed with Parkinsonʼs. ROM movements between a spent medication dose and the next dose are the priority. Light housekeeping will also be expected. Looking to fill overnight shifts in Lock Haven. Wage commensurate with experience starting at $13. Please call 570-2207307 to schedule an interview.

BUSINESS SERVICES

CUNNINGHAM & SON PAINTING LLC.

Residential, Commercial.

Interior, External. Free Estimates. Insured. PA #183494. 570-505-2485.

176667

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

177091

JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-377-0428.

176508

$629,500

Custom contemporary, luxurious, 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 3-car garage, one-owner home in Montoursville’s desirable Tules Run subdivision. 2,412 square feet on .45 acres. For info and showing call Tim Collins, 570.433.4634, 570.337.0165, patimco@aol.com.

WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer -50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-3384807. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866482-1576 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/macnet. M11

BUYING JEWELRY GALORE

Pre 1960’s Gaudy, Glitzy & Designer Costume Jewelry. (No quantities too large!)

Estate, Antique, Victorian Sterling Jewelry, Gold Jewelry (Old / Newer, even broken)

Men’s Gold Rings, Old Pocket Watches, Old Wrist Watches Sterling Silver Items & Sterling Silver Ware 570-295-0622 or 570-295-4013

Call the Jewelry Ladies

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ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833610-1936. C11

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-7291920 or visit dorranceinfo. com/ads .C11

LAWNCARE

SCOTT'S LAWN CARE. SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping . 24th Year In Business. Fully Insured. Call Now For Spring Rototilling 570-419-6326. 177106

WEED WHACKING, STORM CLEAN-UP, Field Mowing, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-3770428. 176507

YARD WORK, CLEANUP. Brush Removal, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. Also, Clean-Outs. Fully Insured. 570-439-1934. 175900

RICHARDʼS LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Fall Clean-Up, Trimming, Mowing And Mulching. Low Voltage Lighting. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570-772-1588. 176907

HEALTHCARE CLEANING

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

NEED A CLEAN HOME? Have References. 35 + Years Experience. 570-323-5426. 177045 SERVICES OFFERED

LEGAL

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! Weʼve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-877-648-2503. C11 DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER and 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. NO obligation! Weʼve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-866-590-5563.

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FINANCIAL

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-866-314-0584 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/macnet.

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Are you looking for a Christian Fellowship with an emphasis on seeking the riches of the Bible, growing in grace and obedience to the Lord, dedicated relationship to fellow believers, and ordered by the model of “the Lord’s Prayer?”

Join us as we start an independent house church in the Jersey Shore area located at 213 Kendall Avenue, Jersey Shore, starting October 15 at 10am.

For more information call Jerry at 570-447-1076

INSURANCE

LOOKING FOR AUTO

INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 866-924-2397. M11

TV / INTERNET

DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190

Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/24. 1-866-590-5561. M11

FREE HIGH SPEED

INTERNET for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-833-5162829. M11

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package,

$84.99/mo for 12 months.

HBO Max and Premium Channels 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

REAL ESTATE

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

2-BR, 1-Bath Cogan Station area. No Smoking/No Pets. Appliances & Lawn Care Provided. $900.00 mo. with one month security deposit required. Call 570494-0170 to view. 177073

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

FURNISHED LUXURY APARTMENT Downtown Williamsport. 1 Bedroom, All Utilities And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Shortterm Lease. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,200/Month. 570-916-3309. 177317

OFFICE FOR RENT

OFFICE FOR RENT

Loyalsock-Northway Road. Completely Renovated. Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. Plus Bathroom And Kitchenette/ Storage Room. Available By Jan. 1st. $1,795/Lease. Call Dot 570-220-4729. 177129

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 177107

CEMETERY LOTS

2 GRAVE LOTS IN GREEN LAWN CEMETERY, Route 15, Montgomery. $1,000.00 OBO. Buyer Pays Transfer Fee. 570-538-1838 Leave Message. 177058

2 COMPANION MAUSOLEUM SPACES Twin Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Current Value $11,549 BUT Will Sell for $5,700. Transfer Fee Paid by Seller. Call: 570-6600075 OR 570-769-5168. 177323

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

2023, 2 BEDROOM Mobile Home In Nice Park With City Water/Sewer. Stove Refrigerator, New Landscaping, Gas Heat, Walking Distance to Grocery Store/Pharmacy. $109,995.00. Text For More Info Or Appointment To See 570-220-1111. 177124

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

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DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

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

CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570326-9322

TRUCKS

2015 SILVERADO. Beautiful Truck. Garage Kept. Inspected, Oil Changed 5/23. Detailed Inside And Out 6/23. Truck Includes A Western Mid-Weight Snow Plow, Sprayed Rhino Liner. $26,000.00. 88K Miles. Contact sailing0458@outlook.com . 176546

SUVS

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Luxury. 192,000 Miles, Pearl White , Black Interior, Third Row Seating. Excellent condition. Driven Every Day, $12,500.00. 570-916-3309. 177320

CAMPERS

CAMPER FOR SALE

2008 Salem 312 BHBS At Hidden Valley RV Park, Mifflinburg. Lot Rent Paid For Year, $16,000.00. 570971-3948. 176656

GARAGE FOR SALE

FOUR CAR GARAGE, Close To Hospital And YMCA. Land, 628 Spruce Street, Williamsport. $30,000.00. 570-916-3309. 177319

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

Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

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

Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

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

B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040.