Webb Weekly March 25, 2024

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Easter Blessings

As I sat and pondered what to write about it was a beautiful sun-drenched spring morning. Although the temperature might be a little on the chilly side, the smell of spring is in the air. You can feel the warmth of the sun and just know warmer days are right around the corner. It’s such a special time of year when God’s green earth comes back to life.

Holy Week is upon us beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter.

e religious details of this week are much better le up to Pastor Tim or the leader of your congregation. It is truly a remarkable story of how God so loved the world, He gave His only son Jesus so mortal man could be forgiven of sin and have an opportunity for eternal life. As a father, the week prior to Jesus’ resurrection is the most di cult to imagine. God looking down knowing what was about to happen and watching Jesus endure the brutality that would continue even a er His cruci xion. Although God and Jesus knew the plan, it is still di cult for me

as a father, to wrap my head around it. e pain, su ering, and betrayal is unimaginable, even though they both knew the outcome.

As for Jesus Christ, His son, talk about having faith in your Father. Yes, He may have eventually accepted it, which is made clear through the Last Supper. However, the excruciating pain and brutality was also a known reality.

e love and grace our God and Jesus have for us should never be doubted. If doubt enters your mind just re ect back to the events of Holy Week and the resurrection and Jesus and his eventual ascension into Heaven. As Mother Earth comes back to life, it represents a great time for us to be reborn in Jesus’ name.

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make sure your children understand God’s plan.

Please enjoy all the Easter traditions of your family. Most importantly

e Easter egg hunts, and Easter Bunny should be enjoyed and are special times in a child’s life. However, o en in today’s world, they become blurred together, both needing explanation — thus where Pastor Tim, or the Christian leader of your choosing may come in. Make sure you enjoy getting the family together for that special Easter dinner. As I have learned over the years, there will come a day when some of the seats become empty. You will hopefully have wonderful memories of those who le before you. You really never give much thought to these things when you’re young. But this day does come. What a testimonial for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and also a test of one’s faith.

Now back to what to write about. As most of you know, I enjoy a great April Fool. You’re now probably thinking about that shark in the Susquehanna or the drilling for natural gas at White Deer Golf Course. Maybe the elephants and Clyde Peeling come to mind. ese past April Follies are available on our website for those wanting a good laugh. However, with everything going on in today’s world and Easter falling just before April 1st I just didn’t feel right coming up with a story about a Sasquatch being seen atop Bald Eagle Mountain or pirate gold being found in the Susquehanna River. Although I might sneak something in at a later date, when you’re not expecting it. As I look around the world we’re blessed with, I don’t think I remember a more unstable time during my life. My heart and prayers go out to all those that lost a loved one as a result of senseless violence. As always, I pray for the innocent and all those ghting for good. Please understand, even if you are not Christian, my prayers are for peace, understanding, and ones love of their fellow man. Happy Easter to you and your family.

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Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I always have so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s right up there with the 4th of July!

But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are you ready? Like really, really ready? Are you ready to find out the names of the winners in our Fourth Annual Easter Hunt Contest?

OK, if you are really sure…here we go!

Congratulations to the following winners of our Easter Egg (Basket) Hunt!

– Paxton Schappell

– Parker Kaufman

– Dean Sherwood (with a little moral support from little bro, Dustin!)

– Brayden Harker

– Cadence Yeakel

– Emma Snoddy

– Brayden Smith

– Iris Curtindale

– Kase Werner

– Isabella Frederick

Your prizes can be picked up in our office at 280 Kane St. South Williamsport, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on Fridays we normally close the office around 1:00 p.m.

In case you are curious — the final total was 115 Easter Baskets. There were 59 eggs in the March 13th edition and 56 in the March 20th edition!

We want to offer our sincerest thanks to ev-

eryone who entered! Because of all of your counting, we will be making a donation to LAPS! Seriously, y’all are amazing! The kitties appreciate it! Especially with kitten season being in full swing!

We still have a few days until Easter, so as you color your eggs and before hide your baskets — wait, do you guys hide the Easter baskets? My mom always hid mine somewhere in or outside of the house and I had to find it. Was that just a my mom thing?

There’s a really funny story of the first year she lived in Georgia and learning the hard way that she would have to start hiding Easter baskets INSIDE to avoid melted chocolate — anyway, I’m off track…

What I was saying, was if you still want to have a little extra Easter fun, I found this cool little craft that you can do with the family! Handprint Easter Bunny

Materials:

• 1 sheet Construction paper (any pastel will

do it)

• pink marker (or pink colored pencil or crayon)

• Black gel pen (or pencil or colored black pencil or crayon)

Directions:

Start by tracing a handprint — BUT you have to make the handprint a little fatter than you normally would. If you trace tightly around the fingers, the ears and arms will be super skinny.

Cut out the handprint. Make sure you have a V at the bottom between each finger (rather than a curve).

This next part is optional, but it really helps make the bunny more proportional. Cut a small slit beside the baby finger. You want the bottom of the cut to line up with the bottom of the space beside the thumb. Once you cut the slit, the baby finger will look a bit crooked. So feel free to trim that baby finger a little to fix the shape.

Next, you can fold down the baby finger towards the center to make one of the bunny arms. Then fold down the thumb towards the center for the other bunny arm. I like to fold them so the two hands “touch” in the middle.

Cut off the middle finger so you’re left with two finger “bunny ears”. Use a pink marker, pen or pencil crayon to draw the pink parts of the ears. Then draw an oval for the rabbit’s nose. Using a black gel pen, regular pen or marker, draw the rest of the face – eyes, whiskers and mouth.

Finally draw two little paws at the bottom of the handprint to make the bunny’s feet. And voila! Your paper bunny is complete! I hope that you all have a Happy & Blessed Easter!

Steph Nordstrom

Words of Eternal Life: Etymology for Easter

By Joseph W. Smith III

n the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

at’s how the Apostle John opens his gospel about the life of Christ.

ough ancient Greek does not distinguish between upper- and lower-case letters, translators capitalize “Word” here because the last two clauses clearly show that it refers to Jesus.

And because he is the ultimate “Word,” Christians ought to take an interest in language. Indeed, with John’s opener echoing Genesis 1 — where God speaks words to begin creation — Christianity has been called an especially word-centered religion.

So as Easter approaches, let’s examine vocabulary related to the season. I’ve tried to arrange these chronologically, rather than my usual alphabetization.

Which means (as John would have it) that we must begin with the Man himself:

Jesus is the Greek version of the Hebrew name Joshua, which literally means “Jehovah [or God] is salvation.” Christ, of course, is not his last name, but rather a title; it comes from the Greek khristos, meaning “the Anointed” — showing that He was set apart by God; its Hebrew equivalent is Messiah.

Jerusalem, the city where Christ was cruci ed, is an Anglicization of an ancient Hebrew compound meaning “Foundation of Peace.”

(In this case, Anglicization means taking a word from some language with di erent letters than ours — like Greek and Hebrew — and rendering it roughly into English.) e nal two syllables in Jerusalem are a form of the common Hebrew expression shalom, meaning “peace.” e famous Hebrew king Solomon also got his name from this — as did our Massachusetts city Salem. (Too bad the latter is now commonly associated with something not tremendously peaceful!)

Gethsemane – Pronounced “geth-SEMuh-nee,” this garden outside Jerusalem was the site of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest. e name comes from an Aramaic term meaning “oil press,” probably related to olives grown there. e idea of a liquid being squeezed out is symbolically interesting, as Gethsemane was also the place where Jesus experienced “sweat like drops of blood falling to the ground” (Luke 22:44).

Good Friday – Christ was condemned and cruci ed on this last Friday before Easter. ough it was a period of unimaginable pain and grief (see my last entry — and the next), Christians have “good” reason for

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calling it that: Only the sacrificial suffering of Christ could free mankind from the curse and captivity of sin.

And that’s a very good thing indeed.

Via Dolorosa – Not as well known as the other terms here, this is, as Wikipedia puts it, a processional route through Jerusalem, representing the path that Jesus took on the way to crucifixion.

The term is Latin for “way of pain”: The common base via means “way” or “road” — as in, for example, viaduct, deviate and Williamsport’s Via Bella (“beautiful road”); while dolor means “pain” — as in doleful, dolorous, condolence and indolent (“no pain”).

Golgotha – The final destination on the Via Dolorosa, this is the hill or mount on which Christ was crucified. As both Matthew and Mark tell us in their gospels, it means “place of the skull” — more likely from its appearance than from its association with death.

The term’s Greek equivalent is kraniou topos — related to cranium, and to such “place”-words as topography and utopia (literally: “no place”). But the Latin rendering is simpler: Calvary

On a minor but interesting note, the related Latin word calvus means “bald.” It is where we get the name Calvin — one of the most influential theologians in church history.

Crucifixion – While it nearly always refers

to the death of Jesus, this and its root crucify can be generic terms for that brutal method of execution, which was used on many others. The word itself is a compound of the Latin cruc, meaning “cross,” and figere, meaning “to fasten, fix.” Most of our words with fix contain the latter (affix, fixate, prefix, etc.; even fiche); the former has given us crucial and crux. In those words, the connection has to do with crossroads, where important (or crucial) things often occur.

Like the death of Christ.

Resurrection Not hard to see how this word relates to its Latin prefix re-, meaning “back, again” — a formation used in hundreds of English words. The rest of the term is related both to our word surge and to the similarly common Latin prefix sub-, meaning “under, beneath.”

Easter Yes, this does relate to the word “east” — but not in some corny spiritual pun like “where the Son rises.” It is in fact from a word-group with aus(t) and austron, all having to do with “east,” “dawn” and “shine.” This root-set has also given us “Austria, “Australia” and even “aurora.”

As a final note on this piece, let me acknowledge my considerable debt to the amazing and authoritative Online Etymology Dictionary… but an even bigger debt to the One whose death and resurrection gave us “words of eternal life” (John 6:68).

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must accept that it is an answer. When I was a child, my friends and I often swam in the Lehigh River. Every so often, we would get the wild idea that we could build a dam across the river. We would start piling rocks in the shallows, and we would be encouraged as we could see the current being affected. However, as our rocks got into deeper water, they just wouldn’t hold. The current was too strong. It didn’t matter how hard we tried; we just couldn’t stop or even redirect the powerful current of the river.

Friends, there is an unmovable current that flows in the deep channel of God’s sovereign will. All of the faith and prayer in the world will not change it. When our prayers collide with that current, the answer will be no.

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hristians believe that God is all-powerful. We believe God can do absolutely anything, and we place no limitations on His power. In fact, we believe He can “do immeasurably more than all we ask or even imagine” (Ephesians 3:20). That being understood, Christians often suffer the disappointment of prayers that seem to go unanswered. Believers, we know beyond the shadow of a doubt what God can do. We’ve witnessed His power first-hand. We have faith that can move mountains. When God doesn’t do what we know He can do, it leaves us asking questions like, “Does God answer prayer?”, “Is God punishing me?” “Does God even care about me?” If you have ever fasted and prayed and given all of your faith to a specific prayer need, and the answer didn’t come, you know the disappointment I am talking about. I have good news for all of us today: God answers every prayer. Here are five answers to prayer that God can give:

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1. Yes is the miraculous answer we hope for! It is an amazing experience to witness God’s power at work. It encourages and emboldens our faith. Keep in mind that a yes answer is guaranteed when we pray for God’s will to be done in the name of Jesus Christ. See I John 5:13-15, John 14:12-14, John 15:5-8, Mark 11:22-26 and Matthew 18:19-20.

2. No is the answer we don’t want, but we

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Jesus (Matthew 26:36-46) and Paul (II Corinthians 12) both received a no answer when they encountered the deep and unchangeable current of God’s sovereign will. If God was willing to say no to Jesus and Paul, then He will also say no to us when our prayers collide with His sovereign will. We don’t move God’s sovereign will; God’s sovereign will moves us.

Both Jesus and Paul prayed passionately, specifically, concisely (see Matthew 6:7-8), and with great faith (Mark 11:22-26). Both prayed three times. When the answer was clearly no, both got up and, with great de-

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termination, moved forward in obedience. When the answer is no, we must follow their example.

3. Wait, the timing isn’t right.

In John 9, we read the story of the man born blind. Without a doubt, his parents prayed that God would heal their son. God’s answer wasn’t no; it was wait. Jesus was going to come by and heal their son, but it would be a while. Wait is a hard answer, but it is an answer.

4. Grow, you aren’t ready. Kids really don’t like this answer. They often ask us for things they can’t have yet because they need to grow up first. Whether it’s a cell phone, a dirt bike, or a driver’s license, the answer isn’t no, it’s grow. I joked with our church family recently that the reason God hasn’t answered my prayer for a million dollars is because He knows I’m not mature enough to handle it. Frankly, I’m not sure I’ll ever be that mature – but I’m working on it!

5. Repent, you aren’t right.

God’s Word makes it clear that when we are living in disobedience, God doesn’t hear our prayers. See Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4, James 4:3, Matthew 6:15, Proverbs 21:13, Zechariah 7:11-13. For God to hear, disobedience must be reconciled through confession and repentance.

That may be hard to hear, but parents, don’t we say the same thing to our kids? We tell them to clean their room. They don’t do it. We ask again, and they still don’t do it. Later, they ask for something they want. Our

answer, “Until you clean that room, I won’t even consider what you’re asking.” You’re not saying no; you’re simply explaining that obedience clears the way for blessing. It’s a great lesson to teach – and to learn.

Doing so isn’t punishment; it is discipline. Punishment is retribution for wrongdoing, while discipline is corrective training. According to Hebrews 12, God disciplines those He loves.

Punishment is retribution for an offense. It results in guilt and regret. God does not punish us. Jesus has already taken our punishment on Himself. See Isaiah 53:3-6. However, if we (the guilty) reject the substitutionary work of Jesus Christ (the Innocent) on our behalf, then our punishment remains.

God disciplines us because He loves us and because He has purpose for our lives. Are you being disciplined? Of course, you are. We all are. God loves us, and He has better things for us. He wants us to live in purpose and freedom. You are His child! Receive His correction, be obedient, and grow.

Does God answer prayer? He absolutely does, and as a good Father, He answers right in the moment we ask. Be encouraged. Walk boldly in your faith. Your Father loves you.

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. I John 5:13-15

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Outfits, Not Just Clothes…

Go To Outfit Formulas for Spring

Trends come and go every season, and while I do enjoy following at a respectable distance, more often than not I find my style more partial to classic and timeless outfits. Maybe it’s getting older or retail fatigue, but I find comfort in pieces that have stood the test of time, more so than excitement as the latest trend drops. If you, like me, have a waning interest in fads, here are some outfit formulas for fashionable folks who don’t follow trends.

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countless outfit formulas during any time of the year.

First up, a trench coat, sweater, and trousers. A tan trench is as stylish as it is practical. If you tend to wear yours with a T-shirt and jeans, try mixing it up this spring with a grey pullover and tailored black pants. It’s just as easy to pull off but is slightly more elevated than a denimbased look. In need of a trench coat upgrade? Then check out Mango’s Flowy Lapel Trench with water-repellent fabric, an oversized silhouette, and a removal belt. Or, for something a bit more budgetfriendly, there’s Old Navy’s Oversized Double-Breasted trench. Either style layers nicely and can be thrown over just about any outfit combo for the season.

Nothing says classic quite like a white button-down shirt. You can add this to

For this spring, I like pairing it with black skirts. Black and white go together like bread and butter, am I right? The great thing about this combination is you can play around with proportions — an oversized shirt with a pencil skirt or a more fitted button-down with a high-waisted full-style skirt. JC Penny’s Worthington Women’s Long Sleeve button-down is a very ladylike take on the classic shirt and can be worn tucked in or loose with a variety of skirts. For more of a “borrowed from the boys” style, check out LL Bean’s Wrinkle-Free Pinpoint Oxford shirt, which can easily transition from a skirt and cardigan combo to khakis and a denim look.

On the reverse side of the white shirt and black skirt is a black tank top and white pants. Whether or not you adhere to the “no white until Memorial Day” rules, you can still gear up this outfit formula for after May 27th. A black-sleeve top and a pair of flowy white pants is a stylish and timeless outfit that’s perfect for folks who shy away from the trend cycle. Plus,

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it’s a very chic option for springtime events. Of course, you have to be careful with white pants and coverage. Tooshear fabric will take the chic right out of this look. New York & Company appears to have a viable option with their Front Pleat wide leg pant in white or try Cold Water Creek’s Knit Waistband Linen pants. Be sure to read online reviews before making any purchase.

Next up, a pantsuit. Whether in grey, black, or navy, a pantsuit is a perennial and versatile classic that can be worn together or separated into di erent looks. Macy’s has a variety of suits and

suit separates to choose from. You can go traditional in neutral, or for something with a bit more pep, consider a suit in a bright shade like radiant pink. Whichever color route you take, you can wear the trousers and blazer with a printed blouse and low heel, or pair the jacket with jeans, a tee, and sneakers. en, wear the pants with a sweater, trench, and loafers.

ere are countless ways of mixing and matching suit separates.

Jeans, in whatever iteration, are obviously a wardrobe staple, no matter the season. For a timeless take on denim, a jean skirt matched with a t-shirt is a

no-brainer spring pairing. You can easily layer this look with tights, boots, and a pu y jacket on chilly days, then switch it up with sneakers and a ballcap for warmer weather. Lands’ End has a so denim midi column skirt in two washes that’ll work with a half-tucked plain tee. And there’s Gap’s denim midi pencil skirt as a shorter option to wear with a cropped graphic t-shirt.

One last classic out t formula to try this spring is layering a white crewneck t-shirt under a V-neck sweater. Top o with a leather jacket and add jeans. You can tuck in the tee and sweater, belt the jeans for a bit more polish, and wear with loafers. Or leave it untucked and pair with boots

for a more edgy nish. Madewell has a So fade Cotton Vintage style tee with a slightly shrunken t perfect for layering. Or there is Amazon Essentials slim- t crewneck t-shirts in packs of 2. For a leather jacket, I try to stick to trusted brands like Wilson’s Leather’s Madeline Asymmetrical leather jacket for a more tted look or Levi’s Faux Leather Retro Dad Bomber for a roomier silhouette.

So, while trends cycle in and out each season, it’s safe to say these out t formulas will always be in style. ey may not be the most exciting fashionable looks, but with quality pieces and clean styling, you will look put together and timeless.

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Awider observance of Good Friday was forecast today by the Rev. J. Moulton Thomas, rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church, and chairman of the Mayor’s Good Friday Observance Committee. He said the results received from the subcommittee yesterday, when the general committee met at City Hall, indicated a widespread acceptance of Good Friday observance.

Merchants are planning to close their doors for the “hours of silence” from noon to 3 p.m. Food merchants and coal dealers are joining in this year’s

The initial report of the theater committee indicated that to date the Capital and Keystone theaters have joined the movement and will close for the three hours.

Traffic on the city street will be stopped for one minute and all buses of the Williamsport Transportation Company will halt for a similar period.

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“(Virtual) Solar Eclipse Basics”

What: Be advised that this program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will not take place face to face at Little Pine State Park. On Monday, April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse across a part of North America, with Pennsylvania being included in the path of totality. Join the environmental education specialist online to learn about eclipses and to get some tips and tricks on viewing them. Registration is required to receive the link to the Microsoft Teams program. When you receive an email confirmation, please click on the link in the confirmation to make sure it opens properly prior to the program. Call or email us if you have difficulties registering. To register, go to https://events. dcnr.pa.gov/event/virtual_solar_eclipse_basics?utm_ campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_ source=DCNR+Calendar+of+Events.

When: Thursday, March 28th, from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Where: Little Pine State Park, Virtual (via Teams).

Waterfowl Walk

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

When: Friday, March 29 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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

Community Calendar

What: Beer battered or broiled haddock dinner or Black Diamond steak dinner, Open to the public. Take-out or eat in. Call 570-327-0255 for take-out orders.

When: Friday, March 29th, from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

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

Seafood Sale

What: Seafood sale. Large selection of fresh & frozen Maine seafood, including live lobsters, fresh scallops, chowders, frozen shrimp, Maine blueberries, and so much more. To order, call Ed Watson at 570- 971-7545, or email: edwatsonlhv@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Sentimental Journey, Inc.

When: Pick up is Friday, March 29th, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Deadline to order is Wednesday, March 27th

Where: Piper Memorial Airport, 353 Proctor St., Lock Haven.

Memorial Blood Drive

What: Donate blood in memory of Greyson Allen.

When: Saturday, March 30th, from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Zafar Grotto Rafaz Club Banquet Room, 381 E. 2nd Ave., South Williamsport.

Homeschool Day K-2nd

What: This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades K-2. We’re learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and making shoebox eclipse viewers! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Wednesday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Homeschool Day 3rd-6th

What: This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 3-6. We’re learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and making shoebox eclipse viewers! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Wednesday, April 3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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

Dinner Specials

What: Friday night dinners/weekly specials.

When: Every Friday night.

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

Bar Bingo

What: Bar bingo.

When: Every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St. Montoursville.

Toastermasters Class

What: Control your fear of public speaking. Practice speaking before a friendly audience who will guide you on your journey to becoming a better speaker. Contact Donna Miller 570-971-0098 or Phil Buehrer 570-3266801.

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

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

CHURCH EVENTS

Candy Fundraiser

What: Candy fundraiser. Milk and white chocolate peanut butter meltaway; milk chocolate peanut butter eggs and dark chocolate coconut eggs. $9.00 a box.

When: Now until Easter.

Where: West End Christian Community Center, 901 Diamond St., Williamsport.

Maundy Thursday

What: Maundy Thursday service. The service will include communion, special music, and foot washing.

When: Thursday, March 28th, at 7:30 p.m.

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

Love Feast

What: A different type of Holy Thursday Service. Join us as we gather at table to discuss Love, Pray, Eat. What does the love of Jesus look like on this special night of the meal in the Upper Room? How can we pray for those present and those not present? Why are we eating sweet rolls and drinking a hot beverage together? There will be teachings and singing and music to round out the hour long gathering.

When: Thursday, March 28th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Balls Mills UMC, 5941 Bloomingrove Rd., Cogan Station.

Hepburn-Lycoming Ministerium Good Friday Service

What: Join the churches of the ministerium as we hear the seven last words of Christ. There will be prayer, special music, and hymns to balance out the recognition of the three hours in which Jesus was on the cross.

When: Friday, March 29th, from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Balls Mills UMC, 5941 Bloomingrove Rd., Cogan Station.

Journey to the Cross

What: A self-guided journey through thirteen stations as you explore Jesus ministry and his death and resurrection. Each station involves a different experiential moment that you can read and ponder and experience at your own individual pace.

When: Friday, March 29th, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 30th, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Balls Mills UMC, 5941 Bloomingrove Rd., Cogan Station.

Maundy Thursday

What: Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service.

When: Thursday, March 29th, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Road, Williamsport.

Good Friday Service

What: Good Friday service. The service will include special music.

When: Friday, March 29th, at 3:00 p.m.

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

Easter Program

What: Our Jesus Saves: Easter Sight ‘n Sound--Children’s Play & Musical. Info: franklinstahl@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, March 30th, at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1319 8th St. Dr., Watsontown.

Easter Service

What: Easter services. Both services will include Holy Communion and there will be special music at the 10:00 a.m. service. An Easter egg hunt will be held after both services.

When: Sunday, March 31st, at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

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

Sunrise Service

What: Sunrise service.

When: Easter Sunday, March 31st, at 6:30 a.m.

Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Road, Williamsport.

Easter Sun Rise Service

What: Worship The Risen Lord! Praise, Prayer, Song and Scripture. Special Music by Terry Knowlden. Hosted by Trout Run UMC.

When: Easter morning, Sunday, March 31st, at 7:00 a. m.

Where: Trout Run Cemetery, Liberty St., Trout Run.

Church Service

What: Sunday Service: The Gospel Gives Us Confidence and Hope.

When: Sunday Morning, March 31st. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

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

Filled Pork Chop Supper

What: Good ‘n Plenty filled pork chops supper. $12 suggested donation. Phone: 570-546-8030; questions only — no phone-in takeout orders.

When: Wednesday, April 3rd. Takeout 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., dine-in 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Community Calendar

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

Floyd Foster

What: Concert by Floyd Foster a singer.

When: Friday, April 5th, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rt. 118 Hwy., Lairdsville.

The Hoppers

What: The Hoppers Concert: The Hoppers will be live in concert Please register online on our Fairlawn Facebook page or call 570-494-0414. The confirmation email is your ticket to show at the door!

When: Sunday, April 7th, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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

Church Service

What: Church service.

When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.

Church Service

What: Sunday church services.

When: Sunday School, at 10:00 a.m. (March-November), regular worship service at 11:00 a.m. year round.

Where: Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Don Hess

What: Satisfied Mind

When: Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Limited seating. Reservations recommended. Call 570-567-7567.

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

Victoria Hess

What: Local ceramic artist, Victoria Hess to present at the April 4th Bald Eagle Art League Meeting. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

When: Thursday, April 4th, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Thomas Taber Museum, 858 W. 4th St.,

Williamsport.

One80

What: The band One80. Open to public. $5 cover for non-legion members.

When: Saturday April 6th, at 8:00 p.m.

Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.

ART EXHIBITS

Diane Wyant

What: Local Artist, Diane Wyant will be showing at Genetti from March through April.

When: March 1st-April 30th. Opening Receptions: First Friday, April 5th, from 5-8 p.m.

Where: Genetti Hotel’s Windows on 4th, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

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Audubon Event: Chapter Meeting

What: Join Lycoming Audubon for a program on the dangers of lead poisoning presented by Robyn Graboski from Centre Wildlife Care. Program is free and open to the public. You can also attend virtually with zoom using the link found at the LAS website: www.lycomingaudubon. org.

When: Wednesday, March 27th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St. Williamsport.

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One thing I was never good at was being a testimony to others about Jesus in person.

Andrea McElroy

and type that I am the perfect Christian. No one is a perfect Christian or perfect period. Sorry boo boo, if you thought you were, and I just burst your bubble. We all were born sinners; even after being saved, we sin. This is why we have Easter!!

I idolized my Gram, Lois Liddick. She would witness to anyone, anywhere. “Let me tell you about my Jesus,” she would say. I remember her and Pap having a blue and white sticker on their storm door off their back porch that read; “This house is protected by Jesus.” On her car, she had the Christian fish emblem. She wanted everyone to know how much she loved her Lord! It was so inspiring.

This Memorial Day, I’ll have to share a special story about my gram and her love for America also. She would defend her Lord and America over and over again. I wish I had the guts to go up and speak to people about Jesus, but it was something that I felt I just couldn’t do. It wasn’t me. Gram made it look so natural and easy. How she glowed when she talked about her Lord, Jesus Christ.

Listen, I’ve thought and thought about what to write for my Easter column and prayed about it. I only knew it would be about Jesus. I just sat down and started typing. God always seems to give me the words. I just get my little fingers typing, and God does all the work. I may not be able to witness in person as well, but let me tell you, I can write about my Lord all day!

Growing up in a Christian family, I saw how Jesus worked in our lives. Was life always easy because of this? No. But did it help knowing Jesus? ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! I am not going to sit here

You folks just need to know what an awesome God we have. I can’t imagine going through things even in my everyday life without him. I talk to him so often! I thank him, I praise him, and I give all my worries to him. It’s like having a best friend who is with you 24/7. But some folks say Christians are the biggest hypocrites, so they don’t want to be one. “Why do you say one thing then act another way? Why don’t you practice what you preach?”

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First, I want to say that not everyone claiming to be a Christian is a Christian. Some people do awful things and claim that they are doing it for God, but that doesn’t mean they are all actually Christians.

But secondly, people who are Christian aren’t always perfect. Christians sometimes do or say the wrong thing, and they hurt people. Maybe you’ve been hurt by Christians in the past, and I’m sorry about that.

If you want to know what being perfect looks like, you need to look at Jesus. He never messes up or gets stuff wrong. He shows what a perfect life looks like: it means loving God perfectly and loving each other perfectly. Now, I don’t know about you, but I don’t always live like that. Far from it! I just try my best each and every day.

When someone rides my tail on my Harley, do you think I act like a Christian, smile, wave, and let them pass me? NOPE. And y’all, I don’t think Jesus would either! Haha! When Jesus meets the religious people of his day — a group called the Pharisees — he straight up calls them exactly what they are: hypocrites. He says they make themselves look good on the outside, but on the inside, they are really ugly. And because they lie about who they really are, they make the rest of us feel bad. Jesus says they’ve got God all wrong.

See, being a Christian isn’t about

pretending to be good; it’s about admitting that you’ve done wrong. Jesus says he didn’t come for people who have everything all together; he came for troubled people. Jesus doesn’t want us to pretend that we always do the right thing. He wants us to say sorry for the wrong things that we do, and he says he will forgive us if we do.

So, you shouldn’t be surprised if Christians mess up and let you down. Christians are people who know they need to say sorry a lot. But even though becoming a Christian doesn’t make you perfect overnight, it does change how you live. Jesus says that when we follow him, we become more like him! We live more like he lived and care more about what he cares about. We learn to love God more and learn to treat each other better, too. So sometimes, when you see Christians acting in a way that looks hypocritical, it is a great reminder that these are exactly the kind of people that Jesus came to help. We don’t always practice what we preach, but we do want to. Christians are people who say sorry when they mess up, receive forgiveness from Jesus, and ask for his help to live more like him in the future.

God sent his son to die for us on that cross. He was crucified, which is a horrible death. He was whipped, beaten, and wore a crown of thorns around his head with nails in his feet and hands.

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Can you imagine how awful that would be? He did that for YOU!!! I am here to tell you that if you think because of something you did in your life that, Jesus could never love you, you are wrong. He is knocking at your heart, waiting to come in, and when you do this, the joy of Jesus in your everyday life is a game changer. Will things be perfect? No. But they will be easier because he will carry you through anything. He loves you so much.

is Easter, remember God’s love for you. Nothing you have done or will do will ever stop him from loving you. He wants to be a part of your life. I am so thankful to have the love for Jesus in my heart, which is why I am just a happier person. He makes me so happy and can make you too! Just believe in him, and tell him to come into your heart. He will truly change your life, now and forever. Happy Easter!!

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ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20

Aries, communication with a spouse or a loved one is vital this week; otherwise, you risk arguments for no reason at all. Sit down and have some frank conversations about your needs.

TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21

Taurus, when you face adversity you should rest assured that you can handle anything that is thrown at you. Although, you may need a little help from some close friends or family.

GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21

Gemini, others may not understand who you are and could make assumptions that are inaccurate. ey may just need some more information to get a clearer picture.

CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22

Cancer, many elements of your life are starting to level out this week. at can be a comfort to you because you seemingly have been running around for some time and could use a break.

LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23

Leo, others have nothing but good things to say to you this week. Bask in their kind words and adoration, and use this as motivation for future endeavors.

VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22

With no big events on the horizon, you may want to manufacture one to have a reason to party, Virgo. Start planning your guest list and come up with a fun theme to get behind.

LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23

Libra, while you should be mindful of your goals, you also can support those around you as they pursue their own. Serve as inspiration to people in your life right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22

Scorpio, this is a good time to start tackling some projects around the house that have been put o for some time. Redecorating and remodeling can be an inspiration right now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21

Take a step back and reevaluate your approach to a situation because the way you have been doing it just hasn’t yielded the results you expected, Sagittarius. Take suggestions and tips.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20

Capricorn, high energy may have you swinging at the fences every time you try to tackle something. You may want to dial things back and take a more measured approach.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18

Various transitions in your life could temporarily disrupt your daily activities, Aquarius. You’ll nd a new groove soon enough that will feel comfortable and provide you with what you need.

PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20

Don’t take stock of what all the naysayers have been dishing out, Pisces. You know yourself better than others and recognize what you are able to accomplish. Get started on plans.

Healthy Steps for Older Adults: A Program to Prevent Falls

Healthy Steps for Older Adults:

A Program to Prevent Falls

Tuesday, April 9th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Lincoln Center for Healthy aging

Have fun and learn about Healthy Steps you can take by preventing falls and staying active.

2138 Lincoln Street, Williamsport

To sign up for Healthy Steps:

This program is open to anyone age 60+. Registration is required. Lunch is availableplease inform us of your lunch option when registering!

Call Brenda McDermit at The Jersey Shore Center for Healthy Aging

Lunch Option #1 (Hot)

570-601-9591

Texas hot dog, molasses baked beans, carrots & cauliflower, pudding with cinnamon apples

Lunch Option #2 (Cold)

Ham salad, croissant, creamy coleslaw, peaches

Monday, March 25th 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, March 26th 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Call Tammy Frye to sign up at 570-601-9573.

Registration deadline is Thursday, April 4!

Sign up & you will receive a colorful 68-page guide with info and useful resources!

Tammy Frye | STEP Lincoln Center for Healthy Aging 570-601-9573

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Journey Bank Sponsors Teen Star Musical Competition

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

More than $5,000 in prize money will be at stake when the Journey Bank sponsors its 14th Annual Teen Star Musical Competition to be held on the campus of Bloomsburg University on May 19.

theme, with contestants singing songs from that iconic decade. In addition, a host of 70s-themed elements will be incorporated into the finale to engage the audience and boost enthusiasm, including a fun costume contest.

Auditions will be held on Thursday, April 11, and Saturday, April 13, at the Millville Area Junior Senior High School auditorium. These are private auditions and are closed to the public.

The first-place prize is $2,000. The second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers win $1,000, $750, and $350, respectively. The remaining eight finalists each receive $100.

Since its debut in 2011, hundreds of high school students from our area schools have confidently stepped up to audition for the Journey Bank Teen Star. Many talented young students come out to audition, and the judges always have the difficult task of choosing just 12 to advance to the finale.

Inspired by the hit TV show American Idol®, Journey Bank has sponsored this award-winning program to support area youth, the local schools, and the performing arts. This year’s show will journey back in time with a 70s

Independent judges with music and entertainment backgrounds will choose 12 finalists. These finalists will then compete before a new panel of judges and a cheering audience at the finale at Bloomsburg University’s Haas Auditorium on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.

With Journey Bank’s expanded service area, the Teen Star program has also been expanded and is now open to any freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior who attends high school in Columbia, Montour, or Lycoming counties, or the Warrior Run School District. Contestants may also be high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who permanently reside

in Columbia, Montour, Lycoming County, or the Warrior Run School District but attend a school outside the county or district. Sign-ups for auditions are open until Monday, April 8. Students can register for auditions online at www.journeybank.com

“ e Bank is excited to continue hosting Teen Star as its signature annual event, Lance Diehl, Journey Bank President, and CEO, told Webb Weekly. “When we debuted the rst Teen Star event in 2011, we never imagined it would still be going strong a er 14 years. e popularity of the program is awesome, and as long as

kids keep coming out to audition, we’ll keep Teen Star going.”

Rob Glunk, Executive Chairman of Journey Bank, added, “As a community bank, we are committed to doing all we can to support our young people. Teen Star is all about li ing up our youth and giving them opportunities and rewarding experiences that will help them grow and prosper.”

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets go on sale at all Journey Bank community o ces on April 22. All ticket proceeds from the show are donated to the music departments at the nalists’ schools.

UPMC Physician: Colonoscopies Save Lives

Emily Suvock, D.O. Gastroenterology, UPMC

Every March, the health community focuses on colorectal cancer awareness. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer that affects Pennsylvanians — in 2020, 5,688 cases were reported and 2,342 of these cases ended in death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When caught early, colon cancer is easier to treat and has a greater chance of survival — so how do we catch it? Keeping up with

your health by visiting a primary care doctor regularly, knowing your family’s health history, and following colorectal screening recommendations are just a few ways.

Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer

Knowing your risk of developing this disease helps determine how soon you may need to screen for colorectal cancer. Below are a few factors to consider and to discuss with your doctor.

• Age – By the time you reach 45 years of age, the chances of developing colorectal cancer rise substantially. This is when doctors recommend that anyone should

begin screenings for the disease, regardless of the other risk factors below.

• Family History – If there is a history of your family having colorectal cancer, your chances are increased again, especially if it affects an immediate family member. This is important information for your primary care doctor to know as they may recommend colorectal screenings earlier than 45 years of age. Other hereditary conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

• Diet – To help decrease your chance of developing colorectal cancer, it is important to avoid eating processed foods and red meats. It is also recommended that you should consume whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and foods high in fiber.

• Lifestyle – Alcohol and smoking contribute to the development of several cancers, including colorectal. Alcohol lowers folic acid levels in your body, which is linked to colorectal cancer. Being overweight and living a sedentary life also increases the risk of developing cancer.

Colonoscopies: What to Expect

Colonoscopies are a common and effective way of screening for colorectal cancer. They involve an endoscopic examination of the rectum, large bowel, and portion of the small bowel. A camera is mounted on a flexible tube and inserted in the anus to inspect these parts of your body. While this sounds uncomfortable, don’t worry — you will be sedated with general anesthesia and put to sleep throughout the entire procedure. The camera allows doctors to

see if any polyps, or small bunches of cells that may be precancerous, have formed. If so, they can remove these cells, reducing the development of colorectal cancer in the future. Colonoscopies only take about 20 to 30 minutes and rarely cause any complications.

Colonoscopies require a bit of preparation, which is ultimately why they make people a little uneasy. The process begins the day before your exam and is designed to empty your colon completely so that doctors have a better view of what’s going on. Many patients say this is the most challenging part of the entire test because it requires a day-long liquid diet and taking laxatives that cause diarrhea. As a result, planning to be close to a toilet during this stage is essential. The good news? The prep is worth

the result, and recent improvements have made prep easier with newer, better-tasting medications in smaller volumes that are spaced out.

Schedule Your Colonoscopy Today

While there are other colon cancer tests, they do not have the preventive benefits of a colonoscopy. Whether you are experiencing symptoms, or this is your year to have a colonoscopy — don’t delay. Talk with your doctor to find out when screening is appropriate for you — it could save your life.

Emily Suvock, D.O., is a gastroenterologist who sees patients at UPMC Williamsport’s Digestive Disease Center, 700 High St., Williamsport. To learn more about UPMC Gastroenterology services, go to UPMC.com/ DigestiveNCPA.

Large Retirement Downsizing

2013 16’ Cargo Trailer (Car Hauler), 2006 Pequea 7x18 Landscape Trailer, 18” Glastron Boat w/Big Block Ford Inboard on trailer, 4x6 Trailer w/Miller Bobcat 250 Welder, 2006 Polaris 500 4-Wheeler w/blade, 18’ Quahita Canoe, 16’ Kayak, 12’ Kayak, Power King Tractor (not running) 3 PT 6’ Blade, 3PT Pallet Forks, 6’ Box Blade, 3 PT Rake, 4’ 3 PT Blade, Quick Attach Power Angle Snow-blade, 1 Row 3 PT Cultivator, Rototiller for Power King, 2” water Gas Pump, Lawn Roller, Lincoln Weld Pak 100 MG Welder, Lincoln AC-225-S Stick Welder Elect., 3 PT Weight Box, Herd 12 V Seeder, Backpack Sprayer, Copper Kettle (Nice), Cast Iron Kettle w/Stand and Stirrer, Cole 1 Row Planter, 32’ Ext. Ladder, Rumline Toolbox on Wheels, Appliance Cart, Transit, Bat Charger, Sand Blaster, Cement Mixer, Meat Slicer, Propane Canning Stove, 3 Burner Camp Stove w/Griddle, Turkey Deep Fryer, 2 Pancake Compressors, 30 Gallon Compressor, O2 Accetalene Torch set, Spare O2 Bottle, Kobalt Table Saw, Craftsman Router & Table, DeWalt Radial Saw on Stand, 6” Ridget Jointer on Stand, Craftsman Table Saw, Grizzly Floor Model G1200 Drill Press, Bench Grind-er on Stand, 10” Craftsman Band Saw, Metal Band Saw, Troybuilt Leaf Vac, Craftsman Edger, Huskavarna 327xp Saw, Dewalt Chop Saw, Drain Snakes, Skoal Sign, Bullet Mold, Reloading Shot, Welding Rods, Welder Extension, Delta Gas Powered Pressure Wash-er, Bechtel Milk Can w/Spigot, Small Cider Press, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 Socket Sets (some new in box), Pipe Threader, Hand Tools, Chains, Binders, Straps, Snatch Blocks, Garden Tools, Shelving, File Cabinets, Metal Cabinets, Gun Cabinet, Old Garden Plow, Tool Boxes, Jack Stands, Fishing Equipment (Ice Boat & Augers, Rods, Fish Finder, etc), Rex Paper Cutter, Plumbing & Electrical Supplies, Multi Freon Testers (Refrigeration Gauges), Gas Stove, Corn Stove, Hand Tools, Old Sleighs, Water Skis, Patio Heater, Some Furniture, Trailer Hitches

Many More Items too Numerous to Mention!

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Living Well…

Does Coffee Consumption Raise Cholesterol?

*This article is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Irecently switched primary care physicians and decided to get a basic check-up. It had been a while, and I was interested in getting a blood draw for total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, A1C, etc., the usual panel. As I mentioned in previous articles, in the months leading up to the appointment, I had made some changes. I was eating considerably less, drinking much less beer (begrudgingly), almost never eating fast food, consuming tons of non-starchy vegetables, and exercising almost daily. I had lost 18 pounds and was feeling great. Based on my experience, both personally and professionally, I suspected my lab numbers would be well within healthy limits.

Dave Bellomo

The night before the appointment to get my lab work, I stopped eating after dinner, about 6:30 p.m., knowing they would ask if I was fasting. While not necessary for certain tests, it is required for an accurate blood glucose test. This wasn’t difficult, as it had been my nightly practice for months. The next morning, I skipped my usual black coffee even though the typical

thinking is that black coffee won’t affect results. Anecdotally, I have observed short-term blood sugar spikes in people who drank beverages with caffeine, even black coffee. I looked into it and found research to back this up. While it’s not usually a big deal, I wanted the most accurate reading possible. Unfortunately, this came with a blinding caffeine headache. The appointment went generally as I expected (good and bad), though I was pleasantly surprised to get my lab results back very quickly. My numbers looked healthy except for my total cholesterol and LDL. I have never had high cholesterol. How could this possibly be? I was eating well, exercising, and had lost weight. It should have been outstanding. The interesting thing was that my triglycerides and other numbers were fine. So, I said to myself, “Dave, what was different? Why would your LDL go up?” (I didn’t really say this out loud. People would have stared.) The only thing that I could come up with was my coffee consumption. I like coffee. I mean, I really like coffee. I reflected on how much I thought I drank versus what I actually drank, and I realized that between what I made at home and what I consumed on the road and at coffee shops, I was drinking about a pot a day.

Much more than I had drank in past years. OK, so what does that have to do with high LDL levels? Well, I happened to remember some articles I had read a while back about the relationship between co ee and high cholesterol.

First, let’s take a step back and talk about serum lipids, speci cally LDL. When your doctor’s o ce sends your blood to a lab, they test total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels, among other things. LDL (high-density lipoprotein) is sometimes called the “Bad Fat” because it is associated with plaque build-up in your arteries. (Please don’t use this term around me.) So, the bottom line is that you want this number, along with triglycerides, to be lower, ideally below 100.

So, where does the cholesterol in your

body come from? Generally, not from eating fat. Only about 20% comes from food. Most cholesterol is produced by the liver and intestines. Back in the 1960s, it was thought that consuming fat and cholesterol raised your serum cholesterol levels. It wasn’t until the 1990s that researchers challenged that. It was found that consuming things like eggs wasn’t so bad a er all and had some bene ts if not eaten to excess. In 2015, the USDA removed the 300 mg/day upper limit consumption guideline for cholesterol. Unfortunately, this is NOT a license to eat bacon at every meal. While eating some eggs and the occasional steak is not necessarily bad for your health, eating loads of saturated fat in combination with trans-fat can, however, raise your LDL and lower your HDL (you want this num-

ber higher), neither of which is bene cial. Remember, trans-fats are manufactured by adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fat, thereby “saturating” it and turning it from liquid to solid. You’ll see these in packaged food, fast food, and processed food. Yuk! Here’s the thing. I wasn’t eating processed or fast foods. I ate very well. I was back to co ee as a culprit. So, is co ee actually bad for you? Please say it isn’t so. My regular readers might remember an article I wrote a while ago about the health bene ts of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks. Co ee consumed in moderation, four cups or less, can be good for most people and has all sorts of health bene ts. However, it turns out co ee may also have a bit of a dark side under certain circumstances. Co ee doesn’t contain any cholesterol, but it does

contain oils called diterpenes, speci cally cafestol and kahweol. Research has shown that these two substances may actually raise your LDL and total cholesterol numbers by interfering with how your body naturally processes cholesterol. Not to worry, at least in the US, as most American co ee makers use paper lters, which remove most of the diterpenes. In addition, even if you consume un ltered co ee such as espresso or if you are like me and use a wire basket, you will be glad to know that as long as you are consuming co ee in moderation, your lipid levels should be una ected. So, my hypothesis is that if I reduce my co ee consumption in general and use a paper lter, my LDL and total cholesterol should go down. Stay tuned; I’ll keep you posted on my results in a few months.

Quilt Study to be Held at the Taber Museum

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society announces its second in a series of quilt study days, planned to give attendees an up close and personal look at vintage quilts in the Taber Museum collection. The quilt study will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from noon until 3:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per Taber

Museum member and $25 per non-member. The quilt study day is organized by Ricki Moler, Museum volunteer and long-time student of antique quilts. The quilt study will be held in the Community Room of the Taber Museum which is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. Ample parking is to be found behind the museum and on the street.

Honeycomb, Mosaic, Grandmother’s Flower Garden are all names for quilts made with hexagon-shaped fabric pieces. In the first half of this Quilt Study Day according to Ricki, “we will have a close look at hexagon quilts from the Museum’s collection, plus other related vintage quilts. The second half of the day will be spent learning the very accurate hand technique known as English Paper Piecing, used for so many early quilts in England and Colonial America, and especially

helpful for challenging patterns like hexagons. If time permits, we will also look at the hand-piecing technique more common in the Grandmother’s Flower Garden era.”

Attendees are asked to bring hand sewing supplies (some will be on hand if you forget), a task light (important), and a curiosity and interest in antique quilts! For further information regarding the museum, please call 570.326.3326 or visit our website at www. tabermuseum.org

What is Holy Week?

One need not be Christian to recognize the signi cance of Easter Sunday to practicing Christians. However, non-Christians may not recognize that the week that precedes Easter Sunday is important and full of meaning as well. According to Christianity. com, the name “Holy Week,” which is the name Christians have given to the week preceding Easter Sunday, can be traced all the way back to the fourth century. By the end of that century, Christians commemorated various events that unfolded in the week leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. at’s why Christians now celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy

Saturday

ursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday over the course of the week prior to Easter Sunday. Such celebrations underscore just how signi cant this period is for faithful Christians across the globe.

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Shining Moments on the Local Hardwoods

By Scott N. Lowery

As it has done for years, Hershey’s Giant Center ushered in spring’s arrival, rolling out the red carpet and hosting the annual Pennsylvania private & charter school invitational, formally known as the PIAA State High School basketball finals.

Twenty-four teams, 12 boys and 12 girls squared off in the six PIAA

classifications, aiming to take home first-place gold medals and the giant Hershey bar presented to the victors.

Although the playing surface at the Giant Center is perfectly flat, the road to ‘the sweetest place on earth’ is strewn with obstacles for public school teams as the eligibility rules by which they must abide differ from the talented private/ charter school teams in their path.

While many of the familiar private/ charter school faces were center court

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bragging rights, defeating rivals St. John Neumann and South Williamsport each three times. The Lady Indians concluded the deepest run in school history, reaching the state’s Elite Eight for the first time after winning their first District title since 2001.

championship game momentarily delivered a blow, but the team responded with impressive wins over Lake Lehman and Holy Redeemer before running into the Lancaster Catholic juggernaut in the state’s final four.

As they did to Loyalsock, Lancaster Catholic ended the Hughesville ladies’ dreams of a state title in the AAA quarterfinals, but in doing so, they captured the hearts of their community and provided their ‘big, bad balcony’ student section with plenty to cheer about and remember.

St. John Neumann’s Lady Golden Knight also saw their season end with a 42-30 defeat at the hands of Mountain View. But the sting of that defeat cannot erase the most memorable season in school history. A team that didn’t have a head coach (Jaiden Cioffi) until just days before practice started in November produced its’ first league, conference, and district championship.

At Loyalsock, winning is expected, but Coach Curtis Jacobson pushed his Lady Lancers to the best girls’ record in school history. An unexpected loss to Hughesville in the district

While post-game tears flowed in the ladies’ locker rooms after those final losses, the most emotional moment of the playoff season overflowed following the Loyalsock boys 62-54 overtime loss to Math, Civic and Sciences in the Elite Eight.

Lancer coach Ron Insinger is known statewide for his teams’ accomplishments. He has won more games than any basketball coach in Pennsylvania history, and while 20win seasons and district titles are goals of most coaches ‘CI’ rolls them off in assembly line-like precision.

But this basketball season was much more than winning games for Insinger and his Lancers. His opponent was not just the next team he was facing. In his 50th year on the sidelines, the veteran coach was diagnosed with cancer last October but battled through never missing a practice or game. The wins were great, but the support and

understanding he received from his players gave him the strength to carry on.

In a post-game interview with the Sun-Gazette’s Chris Masse, Insinger’s emotions rose to the surface.

“It’s eye-opening. I didn’t know if I was going to make it to Christmas. ese kids: eir courage and their ght, rubbed o on me every single night.

eir caring and asking about me just upli ed me to no end. All the strength just came from every one of them. ey put me on their shoulders and carried me.

“It’s better than any championship.

ey made me optimistic, and I’m going to win this battle. It’s because of the power that they’ve given me, the strength that they’ve given me every single night.”

e 2023-24 high school basketball season produced so many memorable moments for players, coaches, and fans. Likely, more honors will come as several players may hear their names called on various all-state teams. But for Ron Insinger, what this year’s team has meant to him is greater than all the accolades he has received over the years. Truly, the lessons sports provide go far beyond the playing of games.

County Hall Corner: The Nation’s Eyes are on the PA Senate Race

he Pennsylvania Primary on Tuesday, April 23rd, will be here before we know it, and it is a shoo-in for three-term incumbent US Senator Bob Casey Jr. to win the Democratic race. Likewise, the Republicans are selecting former Army veteran and businessman Dave McCormick. Both men have worthy credentials but also some baggage to deal with. Which of the two will win in the general election in November has national attention as it could ip the Senate to a Republican majority.

Bob Casey Jr. is a three-term incumbent, which sounds impressive, except for the fact that he has not had a major piece of legislation signed into law in 18 years and has also voted 98 percent of the time for President Biden’s agenda. If name recognition counts for anything, Bob Casey, Sr., his father, was governor of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1995.

Dave McCormick is the exact opposite. A er losing a very nasty

primary in 2022 for the US Senate seat to Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz), McCormick stepped away from politics. But he was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic supporters who were literally begging him to run in 2024 and nally decided to jump in.

In an odd way, I got the chance to compare the 2022 McCormick with the 2024 McCormick. I rst met him at the Lycoming County Republican Party Lincoln Day Banquet at the Genetti Hotel in February of 2022. My wife and I were at a table with six other people, one of whom was McCormick. I knew he was running for the US Senate, and we had a nice

chat about his background as well as his challenging Senate race. I was impressed with his background, but nothing particularly jumped out to me at the time. He graciously posed for a picture of the two of us at the table.

After he graduated from West Point in 1987, McCormick went to the US Army Airborne School and Ranger School, where he was named Honor Graduate. He joined the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and, in 1991, was part of the first wave of US troops sent into Iraq during the Gulf War. After separating from the Army, he went to Princeton University to get his doctorate in International Affairs.

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Dave McCormick was the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Banquet on February 24th of this year, and I saw a different man. Because of the ridiculous accusations that he is a ‘carpetbagger,’ McCormick began by sharing his childhood on a farm near Bloomsburg and becoming a wrestling champ in high school, which helped him to be selected to the US Military Academy. He became a fourtime letterman on Army’s wrestling team and co-captain while getting his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.

From there, he worked in the private sector and eventually became CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge fund investors. McCormick’s proposals for changes in Washington, D.C. were not those of a generational politician as much as a man who gets things done through active leadership. When the banquet was over, I introduced myself to McCormick and showed him the picture of the two of us from 2022. I asked to take another, and he was more than happy to do so. To my surprise, a week later my fire company friend Kevin Bittenbender got wind that McCormick was holding a Veteran Roundtable at the Lewisburg Hotel on Saturday, March 9th. Kevin is a highly decorated veteran who is a left foot amputee from a battle wound, and I was very curious about what he would think of Dave McCormick. Kevin and I agreed that this guy is more than a politician wannabe. We were both incredibly impressed that McCormick spent over an hour talking to the nine veterans who attended the event. A typical candidate, especially one running for an office in Washington, D.C., would not spend that much time with a

handful like that. They would shake our hands, tell us a quick story, and then go on to the next event on their schedule. Instead, the nine of us sat around a table, and McCormick asked questions about our experiences and what changes needed to be made with the Veterans Administration. He engaged each person individually, and it was obvious that he understood the frustrations we all experienced. McCormick offered some wellthought-out suggestions and asked for our opinion. Ironically, his staff was getting restless. He ran late for his next event because he was sincerely interested in our concerns. This was not a politician going through his bullet points but rather a true leader who wanted to get our feedback on ideas he was considering.

What impresses me about McCormick appears to be impressing others who are getting to know him as well. Two months ago, McCormick was polling ten points behind Casey. It has since shrunk to four percentage points, and the gap continues to close. Vote in the April primary, everyone — and get ready for the fireworks in this Senate race that will be coming as November draws near.

Spring Fishing, Hunting and Outdoors

Gearing Up for Trout Season

By Ken Hunter

Isuspect when we think about getting ready for the upcoming trout season, our thoughts turn rst to rods, reels, line, and a selection of lures or ies. ose are things that should be addressed, but I think we sometimes overlook some other basic but vital equipment, such as boots or waders. Whether you use hip boots or chest waders depends, of course, on the size of the streams you intend to sh. Hip boots are ne for most small-stream shing, but if you intend to sh larger streams like Pine Creek or Lycoming Creek, you’re better o with a pair of chesthigh waders.

Most small stream shing seldom

requires the person shing to wade very deep, and in fact, I try to avoid too much disturbance in what is o en very clear water. I try to avoid spooking the trout as much as possible, and I nd a pair of hip boots is generally su cient on most small trout waters since getting in kneedeep is about all that’s required. Felt bottoms help prevent slipping and cut down on wading noise. When it comes to shing our larger streams, I can just about guarantee you that a pair of hip boots won’t get the job done, especially in the early season when the streams are still running higher. Sure, you can get to some trout just by shing at the edge of the creek, but you can get into a

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whole lot more shing action if you can reach that opposite bank or that deep pool way out in the middle of the stream. When it comes to chest waders, there are several things to keep in mind. I use Chota waders, a lightweight, breathable wader made of polyester and nylon. Although not as thick and heavy as other waders, I nd they are still very comfortable even in the colder water as long as I wear some insulated clothing underneath. Something else that’s very important when you purchase a pair of chest waders is that the waders are equipped with a waist belt. Make sure you attach the belt each time you head out into the creek since that belt will help prevent water from coming into the waders should you slip and fall.

I prefer waders without the boot built-in; the material around the foot is so and exible, so I can pull a pair of wading shoes over the top. e wading shoes must be a bit larger to t over the top, so you should have

your chest-high waders on when trying on boots to t over them. I use a very durable Orvis boot that doesn’t use shoe strings to tie down but rather a round device on the front that, when twisted, tightens the strings on the boot.

While boots and waders will certainly help put you on more sh, some other o en-overlooked items may also help. I have found that a pair of polarized glasses has helped me put a bend in my rod a lot more o en since I can o en see sh that I may have passed up otherwise. Once I’ve located a sh, I can then make a more accurate presentation that may result in a strike. I also prefer wearing a hat with a visor sticking out over my glasses to help reduce glare.

Once you have all of this gear in order, it’s time to move on to the other stu mentioned earlier, like replacing old line, oiling gears on reels, tying more ies, and sharpening hooks on some of those lures.

The Importance of a Wild Turkey’s Diet

By Jon Pries

Wfood sources you should concentrate on can be divided into four categories: hard mast, so mast, grasses, forbs, and invertebrates.

Hard Mast:

hether you restrict your spring gobbler hunting to your home state of Pennsylvania or travel to other states to pursue this great game bird, knowing what they like to eat in your hunting area can be critical to your success. Wherever you choose to hunt, learn and understand the local food sources and preferences of the turkeys in the area you are focusing on. During your initial spring scouting to locate birds, look for food sources in elds and woods where you hope to hunt. You will run into turkeys more quickly by spending time in locations where their preferred foods can be found. Once the season is underway, both hens and gobblers can o en become less vocal, and when this happens, it is an excellent strategy to head to wherever preferred food is available to nd an elusive gobbler. Suppose your spring turkey hunting remains in Lycoming County or any adjacent counties. In that case, the

Here, acorns are king, but other sources of hard mast are also found throughout our area. Regarding the family of oak trees, there are generally red oak, white oak, and chestnut (or rock) oak growing in our nearby forests, with the preferred acorn being white oak. Each fall, the production of nuts varies in the amount dropped, and regardless, there are always some that remain in the springtime that have not been consumed by wildlife and thus provide a needed source of food in the spring. Beech trees are another preferred source of food. Although a beech bark disease is slowly killing o many of the beech trees in our area, some still produce beech nuts, a very sought-a er food for a great variety of wildlife, including wild turkeys. Other sources of hard mast are chestnuts and the seeds of maple, ironwood, witch hazel, and owering dogwood. Pay particular attention to spots with

Bobwhite Quail Back in PA

Awildlife species native to Pennsylvania but long missing is back home again.

e Pennsylvania Game Commission today released 50 bobwhite quail on the grounds of Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. at brings to 76 the number of bobwhites planted on site in recent weeks, with one more release to go.

e birds — which should increase their numbers exponentially over the course of the spring breeding season — are the nal brick in a foundation the Game Commission began laying more than a decade ago.

“ is is an exciting time, the next chapter in a story of wildlife restoration,” said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. “It’s di cult — not impossible, but di cult — to take any species that’s disappeared and bring it back again.

“But Pennsylvania has a proud history of doing just that. White-tailed deer, elk, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, all were gone of nearly so from our borders and now are thriving across Pennsylvania. With today’s release, maybe, just maybe, bobwhites are on the same path.”

Bobwhites are by nature a boom-andbust-type of species, incredibly productive breeders, but with short lifespans and prone to dramatic population swings. In good habitat, though, they can survive all that long-term.

ey certainly did in Pennsylvania, for a long time. e Keystone State had quail in all 67 counties in the mid-1800s, and they remained abundant in many of those places into the mid- 20th century.

But land use changes not necessarily friendly to quail changed everything.

Bobwhites, as well as other grassland birds, require what’s known as “old eld” habitat that provides food, nesting cover and shelter. Pennsylvania once had lots of it in the form of small family farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Keystone State had 202,250 farms in 1920, covering 61% of the state’s total land mass.

Many of those disappeared over the ensuing decades, though. NASS’s latest, just-released U.S. Census of Agriculture says Pennsylvania had just 49,053 farms in 2022, covering less than 25% of the state.

Not surprisingly, quail disappeared as those farms did. e Game Commission o cially declared them extirpated — gone from within our state borders — a er conducting extensive surveys in 2013 and 2014. But it’s likely they were lost even earlier, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, said Andrew Ward, the Game Commission’s quail biologist.

In the years since, the Game Commission has been working to bring them back. Step one was nding a potential restoration site and creating as much bobwhite quail hab-

itat there as possible.

Enter Letterkenny. Starting in 2017, the Game Commission and Letterkenny began mowing, seeding, disking, burning, herbiciding and otherwise managing about 2,700 acres of the U.S. Army installation focused on the repair and modernization of air and missile defense systems.

Todd Black, Deputy to the Commander at Letterkenny, said today’s quail release wouldn’t have been possible without those countless hours spent developing the Bobwhite Quail Focus Area — the only of its kind in Pennsylvania.

“ e release of northern bobwhite quail into their new home highlights how Letterkenny takes proactive measures and works with our partners in the Game Commission to adapt operations and steward Army lands,” Black said. “Our investment in species habitat not only ensures mission access and exibility of use but contributes to our overall readiness as an organization.”

Letterkenny and the Game Commission put all that work up for review, too. Bobwhite experts from around the state and country were brought to Letterkenny at multiple times in recent years, to rst assess the site’s habitat potential and then grade the work being done to improve it. In 2023, 65 such pros from the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative’s technical committee declared the site ready for birds.

“We now have warm-season, bunch and clump grasses to provide nesting cover,”

Ward said. “We have forbs and legumes to provide brood habitat as well as food. And we have shrubby, woody cover that o ers protection from the elements as well as from predators.”

Quail were the last missing piece. e Game Commission has secured them from three sites: 11 so far from Fort Barfoot, an Army National Guard installation in Virginia; 15 from Fort Knox, another Army site in Kentucky; and 50 from Tall Timbers, a Florida-based land trust.

Another trapping e ort is planned next week at Fort Barfoot, with the birds subsequently released at Letterkenny.

Combined, those quail are enough, in cases captured from source sites as close to Pennsylvania as could be arranged, to make a successful restoration possible, Ward added.

Possible, but not guaranteed. e bobwhites released this spring still need some attention and help. e plan is to provide it.

“We’re not just dropping these birds and walking away,” Ward said. “We will continue to support, monitor and study them.”

For starters, the Game Commission, Letterkenny and other conservation partners will continue to remake and sustain suitable habitat as outlined in a quail management plan that runs through 2030.

Beyond that, two graduate students from the University of Delaware will be on site this summer to see how well the quail — and other grassland species in decline over the long haul for the same reasons — are

faring.

Every quail released at Letterkenny this year was given a leg band. A subset was also out tted with radio collars. One graduate student will, using small electronic devices located in a grid pattern across Letterkenny, track them to track survival, habitat use, nesting success, movement and more.

e other student will examine how additional grassland birds — which are, as a whole, are the most-imperiled type — are using that same habitat. Already there are encouraging signs, though. Yellow breasted chats, bobolinks and horned larks, along with the Pennsylvania-endangered Dickcissel, have been seen for the rst time or in increased numbers at Letter-

kenny in recent years.

In the meantime, there will be no hunting of bobwhites at Letterkenny anytime soon. Restoring populations to huntable levels is not even a goal right now, Ward said. Rather, the intent is that bobwhites and all those other species will not only thrive at Letterkenny, but expand into the surrounding countryside, as well.

Even that may take some time. Restoring eagles to their current abundance, for example, was a decades-long process. But the bobwhite’s return is at long last underway.

“ is is an opportunity to help bobwhites in ways we never have before,” Burhans said. “I can’t wait to see where this project takes us.”

By Jon Pries

Shed antler hunting has been growing in popularity over the years, and now that the snows have finally ceased for the season (hopefully!), it’s the perfect time to get out and see what you can find. If you have never looked for them before, you may well be in for a real treat. Besides, it is a great way to get some exercise, scout, and have some fun with friends and family. Finding sheds is a true bonus to a hike, and when you do come across one or two, it is a great reminder that some bucks in your area have made it through the hunting seasons and the tougher part of the winter. With that in mind, there are a few tricks to the trade and techniques to becoming a better shed hunter and to have success.

Take the easy path first. From black bears to deer to humans — we all prefer the easy path to travel. Thus, old logging roads are a great place to begin your travels. If you come across

a well-traveled deer path, take it — especially if it is leading to a bedding area or feeding area. If a deer trail leads to a fence or ditch that they must jump to continue travel, pay close attention to both sides of the obstacle.

Jumping the fence or ditch might just provide the jarring impact that will loosen one or both of their antlers.

Think small. Don’t be focusing only on a shed from a giant 12-pointer. Even when you might come across a larger shed, only a small portion of it may be visible — often only the tip of one of the tines. When you find a shed, slow down and rescan the area. Often, the other side of that buck’s antlers may be close by. On numerous occasions, when you find a shed, there very well may be several others in the area.

Pay particular attention to the southern-facing hillsides. Deer enjoy the warmth of the sunshine on the southern sides of the mountains and hills, and the melting of the snow and ice from the sun makes the underlying

food more quickly available there as well.

Retrace your steps as you return from your hike. When you do so, you will be looking along the pathway from a completely di erent angle and, no doubt, under di erent lighting conditions, which might make a small part of a shed antler more visible than before. If your travels lead you to a stand of oak trees or a cut corn eld, slow your search since deer tend to hang out in these feeding areas.

Make sure you bring your binoculars. You should always have them with you any time you are in the woods, but they can help cover much more territory than just scanning with the naked eye. Scanning a nearby hillside slowly with binoculars will enable your seeing sheds hundreds of yards away.

Weather conditions. It is always great to get out whenever time permits, but if possible, try to do your shed hunting on cloudy or rainy days. Without the glare of the sun to reduce your focus, the overcast conditions make the light-colored antlers pop against their dark surroundings.

Okay, great, you found some shed

antlers — now what?

Some folks enjoy slowly lling a basket full of sheds and sitting it in a visible spot in their “man cave.” Depending on the size and shape of the sheds, they can be used as handles for tools or knives. ey can o en be fastened together to make desk lamps, oor lamps, and even hanging chandeliers. ey are also sometimes used as door or drawer handles or pulls.

In the end, taking time to hike throughout your favorite hunting grounds in search of shed antlers is just another great excuse to get outdoors, especially a er being holed up in these winter months. You may discover some new bedding areas or travel routes for the whitetail deer that frequent your area and get some great cardiovascular exercise along the way. As an added bonus, ensure you carry your favorite “coyote tamer” because this is the mating season for coyotes. ey are out traveling in search of a mate, and they are also more visible during the daytime hours as they are searching for hard-to- nd winter food.

Good Luck!

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that is slow and gentle? That doesn’t leave you breathless?

flexibility, balance,

There are, however, lures that imitate live minnows, like in-line spinners and minnow-type lures with lips. Here again, it’s probably more about how you fish these lures when it comes to whether or not they are going to work. A friend of mine who was a fellow outdoor writer took me with him years ago and gave me a good lesson on how to fish in-line spinners successfully. He would often cast upstream and then fish the lure back down. He used an underhand cast to get close to the bank and under an overhanging brush and caught fish like crazy. Do they work? You bet they do, but I’ve watched fishermen hang up their in-line spinners all over the place; again, it’s how you fish them that makes the

difference.

To be honest, these days, all my trout fishing is done with a fly rod. I’ll admit that of all the techniques and presentations that work to take trout, fly fishing is probably the hardest to learn, but trust me, anybody can learn, especially with some help from an experienced fly fisherman. I don’t have room here to get into “how to fly fish,” but the truth is you can imitate all of the techniques I just talked about, such as using a flyrod and different types of flies and the appropriate presentation.

So which approach is best? Well, for starters, it’s probably the one you are most familiar with and that you are executing properly.

As the NCAA’s annual hoop frenzy enters its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, many fans’ brackets have already been busted, while fans of the remaining teams in the eld are giddy with excitement over what could be.

Oh yes, March Madness, a term rst coined by Henry Porter, an Illinois high school o cial, in 1939 to describe the excitement of the Illinois State High School Basketball tournament, really didn’t grab the attention of the country until used by announcer Brent Musburger airing NCAA games in 1982. Musburger claims he got the term from car dealership commercials he saw while broadcasting Illinois High School games.

a head in 1970. Marquette coach Al McGuire, whose team was ranked 8th in the AP poll, spurned an NCAA at-large invitation because the Warriors were going to be placed in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Fort Worth instead of closer to home in the Mideast Regional in Dayton. Instead, he accepted an NIT bid and won the tournament. is led the NCAA to decree in 1971 that any school to which it o ered a bid must accept it or be prohibited from participating in postseason competition, thus reducing the pool of teams that could accept an NIT invitation.

Whatever its origin, the term ts. Occurring on the calendar’s third month, in icting on its masses extremely foolish, irrational, or reckless behavior, it appears to have no antidote but runs its course in a few short weeks.

A year before Porter rst penned the phrase, a glimpse of what was to come was born with the playing of the rst National Invitational Tournament (NIT) in New York City in 1938.

e NCAA’s rst national tournament was introduced in 1939, but it was the NIT that was viewed as the nation’s most prestigious college tournament for several decades.

e relationship between the two tournaments, never one of harmony, came to

As anticipated, the NCAA’s action damaged the NIT’s relevance, creating a stigma in the minds of many fans. Because the NIT was reduced to inviting teams that failed to make the NCAA tournament, it was o en scorned with such labels as the “Not Invited Tournament” or “Nobody’s Interested Tournament.” For the NIT, that three-word phrase became more damaging than fourletter words tossed its way.

at action eventually led to an NIT antitrust lawsuit, alleging that compelling teams to accept invitations to the NCAA tournament even if they preferred to play in the NIT was an illegal use of the NCAA’s powers. Additionally, the lawsuit argued that the NCAA’s tournament expansion to 65 teams was designed speci cally to bankrupt the NIT.  Faced with the very real possibility of being

found in violation of federal antitrust law for the third time in its history, the NCAA chose to settle the lawsuit paying $56.5-million and purchasing 10-year rights to the NIT. But, in the minds of fans, the postseason NIT continues to be viewed as a ‘consolation’ tournament.

When the NCAA revealed its 2024 tournament field on March 17, the stigma attached to the NIT reached epidemic proportions. Despite the usual complaining by teams not invited to ‘the big dance,’ some passed-over teams decided to ‘take their ball and go home’ rather than extend their seasons by competing for an NIT title. Those snubbed teams included Pitt, Indiana, St. John’s, Syracuse, Ole Miss, Memphis, and Oklahoma.

Feeling sorry for themselves, sentiments were issued, and as Oklahoma coach Porter Moser stated, “this decision, although difficult, was made with the well-being of our student athletes as the top priority.”

Whatever the reasons for teams deciding not to play, it is another example of the sport itself not being enough reason to play, an idea that sadly exists, ignoring the potential benefits of a tournament that doesn’t crown a national champion.

Although their feelings may have been hurt, college basketball players go to school to play basketball. It is a bit interesting to hear that not playing additional basketball games is “with the well-being of our student-athletes.”

Penn State headman Mike Rhoades expressed interest in taking his Nittany Lions to the NIT, but the team did not receive an NIT invitation.

The changing face of college basketball is also putting the squeeze on opportunities for smaller colleges and universities to experience

national tournament play. Up until this season, regular-season conference champions not selected for the NCAA tournament received automatic bids to the NIT. That no longer exists as the NCAA has changed the rules to extend NIT bids to the top two teams in each of the six major conferences that weren’t selected to the field of 68.

That ruling hurts the low and mid-major programs that won their conference’s regular season title but failed to win their conference tournament. Toledo had a great season and won their league outright. Same can be said for High Point, Eastern Kentucky, Little Rock, and Eastern Washington, all number one seeds that didn’t make it to selection Sunday.

However the NIT may be viewed, opinions differ. Some took to social media, calling it a horrible tournament and a race to the bottom.

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Tis the season. March Madness is fun, but I am only thinking about fishing. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has already placed 3.3 million trout in our many state waterways. Last I heardthe Commonwealth has 697 stocked streams and 129 lakes. Impressive. The PFBC will also coordinate with many others to add an additional one million trout throughout 2024.

Jamie Spencer

The opening day for trout is Saturday, April 6th. Now, many of us purists will fish year-round, but this is when everyone seems to flock to our small towns. Anyone 16 years or older must possess a valid license. They may be purchased online or with your smartphone. Seven hundred retailers here in PA can help.

Pennsylvania will host another Mentored Youth Day on March

30th. One weekend before the opener. This is a fantastic way to help more youngsters get involved — another way to introduce them to the sport. Kids under the age of 16 must obtain a free Mentored Youth Permit from the PFBC and need to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Only those that are considered Youth may catch, play, and fish. The adults are there to simply supervise. Please remember that this event is for the future. Don’t be that guy.

The PFBC plans to stock 2.4 million Rainbows, 700,000 Browns, 120,000 Brook, and 14,000 Golden Rainbows in 2024. Most of these trout are raised in our state-funded nursery. But many other local outfits will help out. The Rainbow is the most popular. They are a very hearty fish. Rainbows are known for their pink or red lateral stripe, a greenish color, dark spots on their tails, and

shiny scales. Browns have more of a creamy co ee nish. ey have dark and red spots. Browns will have an o -white belly. Brook trout is the o cial state sh. ey are the only native trout in Pennsylvania. ey tend to grow small and have a stunning nish. Brooks has a dark body with red and blue halo spots. ere is a major di erence in color between a wild Brook and a stocked sh. Golden Rainbows are the easiest to identify. ey have a deep yellow or orange coloration, and these engineered trout de nitely stick out. e Golden Rainbows are a popular target for the younger sherman. ey are very rare and serve as a novelty.

Some folks like to harvest, but I prefer to catch and release. e PFBC o ers a few tips to enhance their survival. Use barbless hooks. Try to land your sh as quickly as possible. Always keep the sh in the water. Use gloves or wet your hands. Hold the sh upside down when removing the hooks. Use hemostats or long nose pliers. Always cut the

line when a hook is too deep. It will eventually come out. Try not to touch the gills. Allow the sh to swim away under its own power. Hold the sh in a slow current and gently move back and forth until it is ready.

I am looking forward to the 2024 Trout season. OK, I don’t enjoy the crowds, but I love seeing all the youngsters out on our streams. Please take the time to learn all the regulations. Help others who are in need. Remember that shing is a great activity for all walks of life. I will be following up in the upcoming weeks. Jensen and I are ready. Cheers.

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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your homeʼs value! Call 24/7: 1-888-872-2809.

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AGING ROOF? New Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091.

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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL

can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, weʼre waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 12/31/23 Call 1-844-501-3208.

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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 -- up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED

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

ELIMINATE GUTTER

CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER

Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. C11

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BECOME A PUBLISHED

AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-4821576 or visit http://dorranceinfo. com/macnet. M11

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 1-844-8875145 (PA017137) M11

WEED WHACKING, Field Mowing, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 180964

JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-377-0428. 180963

LAWNCARE

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D & M LAWNCARE LLC. We Are Looking To Add Residential And Commercial Customers For Mowing. Insured and Affordable. Please Give Us A Call Today For A Free Estimate. 570-337-1606. 180984

RICHARDʼS LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Mowing And Mulching. Free Estimates. PA064570. 570-772-1588. 181126

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 570238-1796.

BELLAʼS SUNSHINE CLEANING SERVICES Professional Residential Cleaning From Our Shining Customer Service, To Your Sparkling Clean Home, I Clean To Meet Your Needs. Because Everyone Needs A Little Sunshine. Reasonable Rates. Call 570-435-8082. 181573

SERVICES NEEDED

ESTIMATES

JERSEY SHORE AMERICAN LEGION Is In Need Of Estimates For A Security/Camera System And For Replacement Of Two Commercial Doors. Contact Lizz To Set Up An Appointment 570-398-4174

EMPLOYMENT PLUMBINGMASTERS

IS LOOKING for Plumbers, HVAC Technician and Laborers with experience in servicing and installing all types of systems (some experience in oil furnaces is a plus). We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holidays, medical benefits, and 401K. Please send resume and business references to: PlumbingMasters, 302 Sidney Street, South Williamsport, 17702 or email at plumbingmasters1@verizon.net or call 570-323-1983. 181576

JOIN OUR WORK FAMILY!

Full Time position open for maintenance in Williamsport area. Rate is $16/hr, fuel, cell, & medical is included! Email resume, request application to lmiller@ gspmanagement.com or fax 717840-3901. 181334

HAPPY ACRES RESTAURANT Immediate Openings. Full-time, Part-time, Servers, Bartenders, Dish Washers, Sous Chef. 570-753-8000. 181577

THE JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY IS SEEKING AN OUTREACH SERVICES PROFESSIONAL to work 37.5 hrs a week providing youth service outreach. Primary responsibilities include providing library services by driving the Storymobile to community partners, providing passive and active programming for outreach patrons, scheduling and organizing the vehicle, and providing library services at the library and on the vehicle(s). Applicant must have demonstrable computer efficiency, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent customer skills. Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid PA license and a clean driving record are required. Driving experience with larger vehicles is recommended. Higher education coursework in library services or library experience, specifically with ILS Polaris, are preferred. This position

is full-time with benefits, starting at $18 - $21 per hour. Applications are available at the library or online at www.jvbrown.edu. The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024. Send application and resume to the attention of Karen Confer, HR Director, James V. Brown Library, 19 E. 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701, or by email to kconfer@jvbrown.edu . James V Brown is an EEO employer. 181348

SERVICES OFFERED

LEGAL

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K$125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness Call 1-877-705-1472

Monday through Friday 7AM5PM PST. M11

HEALTH

HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive the Mesh Patch Between 2018 and the present? Was the patch removed due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727, Email: bdehkes@charleshjohnsonlaw. com . M11

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. M11

THE JERSEY SHORE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT has the following full-time Teacher openings beginning the 2024-25 school year: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (multiple openings)-Certification: Elementary K-6 or PreK-4. ELEMENTARY AUTISTIC AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER-Certification: Special Education K-12 or Special Education K-8. CTE Health Careers Instructor–Certification: Career and Technical Instructional Certificate (2600) for Health Assistant (2202). Eligibility Requirements: Must have four (4) years of wage-earning experience in the occupation. Must pass Occupational Competence Evaluation Credential Review. Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or Any license/certified healthcare professional who has a minimum of a bachelorʼs degree and is currently licensed/ certified in their field of practice or currently Licensed Practical Nurse and has passed the Health Assisting Occupational Competency Assessment (2202). All applications for teaching positions must be submitted online at: https://jsasd.wufoo.com/forms/ jsasd-certificated-staff-application/ Include letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, PA Standard Teaching Application, certification, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and 3 letters of reference. Deadline for application is April 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. JSASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 181586

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, 1-877648-2503. C11

FINANCIAL

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare

Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once.

HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/ Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866859-0405. C11

GET DISH SATELLITE TV

+ INTERNET! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Uprade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time

Up To $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-866-479-1516. C11

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+ INTERNET! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Uprade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time

Up To $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-855-224-7694. M11

REAL ESTATE

HOME FOR RENT

NEWBERRY AREA: LARGE DUPLEX HOME: 4 bedrooms/ 1.5 baths for rent, parking area, fully equipped kitchen, full basement, gas heat, central air & washer/dryer hook up. Background checks required and small limited pet policy with charge. Tenant pays all utilities except trash. Rent $1,100.00. Please call 570-649-5668 or 1-800-7353068 ext. # 147, to schedule a tour. 181310

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2ND FLOOR, 1 BEDROOM

Apartment With Jacuzzi, Stove, Refrigerator, Deck And Parking. $525.00/Month. 570-326-7697. 181578

3 BEDROOM, 2ND & 3RD Floor Apartment. Washer/Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator And Dishwasher. Parking. Near Bus Stop. Newberry. No Pets. No Smoking, $900.00 Plus Utilities. 570-9163309. 181583

NICE STUDIO APARTMENT 3rd Floor, Secure Building Behind The Bullfrog Downtown. $750 Plus electric. No Pets. Security Required. Call Michael T Roan, Keystone Business Ventures Inc. 570-419-0380 Or 570322-3300. 180833

FURNISHED LUXURY

APARTMENT Downtown

Williamsport. 1 Bedroom, All Utilities And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Short-term Lease. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,200/ Month. 570-916-3309. 181584

RALSTON 3 BEDROOM, 1/2 Double With Stove, Refrigerator, Yard And 2 Porches. $525.00/Month. Call 570-3267697. 181579

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 180821

CEMETERY LOTS

6 SPACES IN South Rose Bowl For Sale, Twin Hills Memorial Park. $8,000.00 OBO. Call 570-323-3162. 180830

RICHART’S GROVE CEMETERY In Unityville Burial Plots.

$150.00 Single, $275.00 Double, $500.00 Quad. 570-458-6932 Or 570-204-3105. 178403

\ VEHICLES

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TRUCKS

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON

Model FLSTCI Heritage Softail.

7,500 Miles. Must See To Appreciate, $10,900. 570-323-0309. 181134

CAMP TRAILER

39’ PARK MODEL Camping Trailer, Loaded. Outside Shower, AC, 3 Large TVs, Full-Size Kitchen & Bath, Fireplace. 2 Covered Parking Spaces, Pergola, Outdoor Fire Pit. Available April 1st. 25K. Call Bob 570-435-0024. 181127

5TH WHEEL

2010 SUNDANCE 5TH WHEEL Camper Ultra-Lite, 35 Ft., 1 Slide, New Tires And Awning With Hitch For Back Of Pick-up, 570-398-5680. 181151

GARAGE FOR SALE

FOUR CAR GARAGE, Close To Hospital And YMCA. Land, 628 Spruce Street, Williamsport. $25,000.00. 570-916-3309. 181581

VEHICLES WANTED WANTED STREET ROD To Rent/Lease For 6 Months

Possible Sale After Please Call 570-322-4104

$19,000, 1986 F250. Sold new at Bill Marks Ford. Original 6.9 diesel, 34,000 original miles, just serviced and inspected, new batteries, new fuel pump. Runs like new. 570-506-7602MOTORCYCLES

Thank You. 181332

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@ yahoo.com . M11

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